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Latto Says “Leave Me Alone” As Fans Attempt To Stir Up Beef With Ice Spice 

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Latto is defending herself after Ice Spice fans online recently accused her of copying the rising star Bronx rapper. 

While the Columbus, Ohio native has gotten into her fair share of beef with the ladies of rap, Latto claimed fans are stirring the pot to create an issue with Ice Spice.  

Back in January, Latto was accused of shading Ice Spice when she failed to recognize the lyrics to her hit single “Bikini Bottom.” 

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The drama returned again last week (Mar. 17) after Ice Spice tweeted, “B###### aint taking s### from me but notes.”

A few hours later, Latto took to Twitter in between promo for her new single with her own message. “B###### PUSSC ain’t taking NUN!!!” she penned.

Although Latto didn’t direct her comment towards Ice Spice, fans put two and two together, claiming it was a clap back. Some social media sleuths soon began digging in the files and concluded that the RCA artist copies the “Munch” rapper.  

One Twitter thread titled gathered the so-called receipts. Among them are photos of the women posing similarly with the conclusion, “Latto is obsessed with Ice Spice.” 

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Then on Tuesday evening, Latto reshared a post on her Instagram story, seemingly denying she was copying the pose Ice Spice used on the cover of her Like.. ? EP. She first shared the post, an image of Latto in the same bent-over stance, in December 2020. 

“I don’t like how y’all take my tweets & make them fit ur weak ass narratives,” she tweeted a short time later. She also refuted a claim she was “creating the narrative,” for posting the December pic on IG.  

“Every time y’all accuse me of copying folks ima clear it up. Nun mo nun less.💋,” she replied before adding “Leave Me Alone” written on a trio of images.

J. Cole Reflects On Being Viewed As A Leader By New Generation Of Rappers 

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J. Cole opened up about being an inspirational figure to aspiring rappers in a new interview. 

On Tuesday (Mar. 21), ESPN aired an in-depth conversation between J. Cole and Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers. The Dreamville Records co-founder discussed a range of topics during the interview, including the dumbest thing he did as a kid. He also opened up about his role in the rap game.  

When asked how he feels about “being a leader” to aspiring rappers, J. Cole said he doesn’t view himself that way. “It never even enters my mind,” he said before acknowledging that some might perceive him that way.  

“I’m sure there’s someone out there who, in the same way that I did, looked at people that I don’t actually know as a North star and guiding in light to get to where I want to be.” 

He stated his own inspirations from early in his career, including Tupac, Nas, Jay-Z, Kanye, Lil Wayne, and Andre 3000.  

J. Cole continued: “So you know I have these life-changing people who in some way shape or form I was looking at as for guidance. Whether it be creatively musically or like just how I thought they would live in their life. But the truth is, even the kid that out there that maybe views me as a leader, he doesn’t really know how I’m living day to day. He just has to fill in the blanks.” 

Watch the Lead by Example podcast episode at the end of the page.

Eminem On J. Cole’s Influence

It’s not just the new generation of rappers looking to J. Cole for inspiration. In an interview last year, Eminem admitted that he looks to new rappers, including Cole for motivation.  

“My role in today’s hip-hop is to always try to be the best rapper,” Eminem explained during an interview with XXL last September.

He continued, “That’s it. That’s how I want to feel inside. That’s what I want to feel. And I can’t do that until I listen to what the f### J. Cole just put out. What the f### did Kendrick just put out?”  

He added that listening to rappers like Kendrick and J. Cole makes him “get back on my s###.” However, it’s not their numbers or record sales that push him to greatness.  

“At this point, a lot of the big achievements that could come in your career have happened for me already,” Eminem added. “So I don’t hyper-focus on numbers and being on charts. What I hyper-focus on is people like Kendrick Lamar, Joyner Lucas, J. Cole and Big Sean, and watching them and how the f### they’re doing their s###. Because they’re also focused on being the best rappers.” 

6ix9ine Hospitalized After He’s “Severely” Beaten Inside Gym Sauna

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6ix9ine was “severely” beaten inside a South Florida gym on Tuesday night (March 21). TMZ reports the injuries were so bad, 6ix9ine was rushed to a nearby hospital by ambulance.

Attorney Lance Lazzaro said the controversial rapper was at an LA Fitness when he was ambushed by several men without provocation.

Employees heard the commotion and immediately notified the manager who then called 9-1-1. Police and EMS arrived on the scene and found 6ix9ine bloodied, swollen and bruised. He was then loaded into the ambulance and taken away.

Photos of the aftermath show 6ix9ine with dried blood on his face and a black-and-blue eye. He also suffered injuries to his jaw, ribs and back.

6ix9ine was arrested on several RICO charges in 2018. He was ultimately released from prison in 2020 after he testified against multiple members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang. Since then, he’s been labeled a “snitch” by the rap community. It’s unclear if the assault is related to the case.

6ix9ine has been extremely vocal about his decision to cooperate with the feds. Over the past few years, he’s also continued to brag about being able to roam freely without security. In this case, not having security proved to be a poor choice. Video of the altercation can be found below.

Lil Kim Honored at Spotify’s Feelin’ Myself Fashion Show

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Spotify recently hosted its first-ever Feelin’ Myself fashion show in Los Angeles.

The fashion event celebrated the contributions of women in Hip Hop and fashion.

From signature cocktails, vibes curated by DJ Jadaboo, and unique styles, the night did not disappoint.

Highlights of the evening included the Queen Bee, Lil Kim, being honored for her legendary contributions,  a special runway presentation from LIONNE by Latoia Fitzgerald, and performances from Baby Tate, BIA and Coi Leray, who are some of this generation’s most stylish women in Hip Hop. 

Lil Kim was presented with the Women in Hip Hop Fashion Icon Award by Spotify’s Sulinna Ong (Global Head of Editorial), Carl Chery (Head of Urban Music) and Domo Wells (Editor of Culture Curation). The Hip Hop Queen was honored for her influence on music and fashion.

As a true trailblazer, Lil Kim has been the face of Women in Hip Hop, opening the door for other women to succeed in the male-dominated genre. Her influence has certainly transcended music into fashion and beyond. Kim has been credited with some of the most iconic looks in fashion history. 

LIONNE’s Latoia Fitzgerald also received the Women in Hip Hop Rising Designer Award.

The runway even saw appearances from Doechii, Rubi Rose and Baby Tate who all showcased their model struts in LIONNE. 

Just when guests thought the evening had turned into a cool mixer, Coi Leray kicked the energy back up with an electrifying performance.

Other notable guests in attendance included Saucy Santana, Tinashe, Karrueche, Amber Wagner, Cleotrapa, Markell Washington, Brittany Sky, Maiya The Don, Pink Pantheress and more. 

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Cassidy Says He’s Biggest Battle Rapper Unless Eminem Wants To Claim Title

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Cassidy regards himself as the face of battle rap until someone of Eminem’s stature stakes a claim for the crown.

The Philly-bred rapper discussed his place in battle rap’s hierarchy in an interview with the African Cultural Art Forum. Cassidy explained why he should be considered the biggest star in battle rap unless Eminem had something to say about it.

“It’s nobody else in battle rap bigger than me or did more things than me,” Cassidy told ACAF. “If somebody wanted to try to claim the title, like Eminem or somebody would have to come back and get in the lane and try to claim that they [are] the biggest battle rapper. Because as of this point right now, it’s me.”

Cassidy was asked if he wanted to battle Eminem. The former J Records artist preferred the idea of collaborating with Slim Shady if possible. But Cassidy made it clear he was willing to battle anyone, including Em.

“I’m a fan of Eminem,” he said. “I want to work with him … I ain’t really trying to battle him. But I’ll battle anybody. I’ve battled myself before, so I’ll battle anybody.”

Listen to Cassidy’s thoughts on why he thinks he’s the biggest battle rapper below.

Post Malone Agrees To Last-Minute Settlement In “Circles” Lawsuit To Avoid Trial

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Post Malone settled a lawsuit before the case’s trial began on Tuesday (March 21).

According to multiple reports, Post Malone reached a last-minute agreement in a dispute over his multi-platinum song “Circles.” The court learned of the settlement during jury selection for the trial.

Tyler Armes, a member of the band Down with Webster, sued Post Malone in 2020. Armes claimed he co-wrote “Circles” but didn’t receive any credit or compensation.

Armes argued he co-wrote the song’s keyboard chords and guitar melody during a session in 2018. The musician said he was offered a five percent share of publishing royalties after the song was released. He tried to negotiate for more, but Post Malone’s team allegedly revoked the offer.

Post Malone denied Armes’ alleged contributions. His attorneys accused Armes of lying.

“It is an age-old story in the music business that when a song earns the type of runaway success that ‘Circles’ has garnered, an individual will come out of the woodwork to falsely claim to take credit for the song and demand unwarranted and unearned windfall profits from the song,” lawyers contended. “This lawsuit arises from such a story.”

“Circles” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2019. Terms of the deal with Armes haven’t been disclosed.

J. Cole Reveals Dumbest Thing He Did As Kid & How It Led To “Life-Changing” Moment

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J. Cole reflected on his decision to smoke cigarettes as a child in a conversation with Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers.

The Dreamville rapper appeared on the March 21 episode of Myers’ Lead by Example podcast. J. Cole recalled smoking cigarettes at 6 years old when asked about the dumbest thing he did as a kid.

“At 6 years old, I was smoking cigarettes regularly around the neighborhood,” he told Myers. “Just being around the neighborhood … I was always hanging around the older kids in the neighborhood that [J. Cole’s older brother] was hanging around. And they were smoking. And I was young and fearless and trying to be cool. So, it was, ‘Oh, y’all smoking? Let me see that.’”

He continued, “I’m 6 years old. I’m smoking with these kids in the neighborhood that are older than me. And to them, it’s funny. They’re 10 themselves. It’s funny for them to see. Nobody’s really worried about me like, ‘Hey, don’t do that.’ They’re 10 and smoking cigarettes.”

J. Cole said his smoking led to a moment that changed his life. He detailed how his brother learned he was smoking and told their mother. J. Cole tried to lie when confronted by his mom, but he got caught when she smelled his breath.

“This was the life-changing moment right here because I saw her face,” he remembered. “When she smelled cigarettes on my breath, her face was heartbroken. It was disbelief, it was crushed. I remember the look on her face. And she was like, ‘You have been smoking.’ It hit her that her baby is capable of smoking cigarettes and capable of lying dead to her face about it.”

J. Cole learned a lesson that stuck with him to this day. His mother’s reaction helped him understand how his behavior affected others.

“After that, I didn’t need much correction,” he said. “I became a self-corrector. That was the first time that I became aware, ‘Oh, my actions can hurt someone else.’”

Check out J. Cole’s interview with Myers below. The cigarette talk begins around the four-minute mark

Tasha K Caves After Losing Appeal; Apologizes To Cardi B

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Tasha K suffered another loss in her legal battle against Cardi B.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the Eleventh Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals denied Tasha K’s attempt to appeal Cardi B’s victory in a defamation lawsuit. Tasha K, whose real name is Latasha Kebe, reacted to the ruling via social media on Tuesday (March 21).

“Damn Winos!” she wrote. “We lost the appeal… against #CardiB sad day.. but I’m gonna be alright… I appreciate all your love & support. Throughout this fight. Today we throw in the white flag… To Cardi and her team, I apologize sincere. We live & learn.”

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Last year, Cardi B won more than $4 million in her lawsuit against Tasha K. The vlogger sought a new trial for months, but the appeals court upheld the verdict this week.

“There are two issues here,” the judges wrote. “One is whether the jury had sufficient evidence to hold appellants—Latasha Kebe and others—liable for defamation (and other privacy torts) against appellee Belcalis Almanzar (better known as ‘Cardi B’). The other is whether the district court erred by excluding evidence. We hold that Kebe hasn’t preserved either issue for appeal.”

They continued, “Defendant Latasha Kebe asks for a new trial, saying that there was insufficient evidence for the jury verdict against her. But as she all but admits, she didn’t make either of the required post-verdict motions in the district court. As a result, we have no authority to consider her insufficiency-of-the-evidence argument on appeal.”

The appeals court called Tasha K’s legal response “unavailing.”

“She seems to assert that she can seek a new trial on appeal not because she did so below, but rather because she didn’t,” the judges explained. “So while she apparently (and correctly) accepts that making one pre-verdict insufficiency-of-the-evidence motion isn’t enough to preserve the right to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence on appeal, she seems to think that one can preserve that right by making no insufficiency motions at all. That is incorrect.”

They added, “Kebe gains nothing by pointing out that she never made a pre-verdict insufficiency-of-the-evidence motion. All that matters is that she ‘never sought a new trial before the District Court’ through a post-verdict motion and has ‘thus forfeited [her] right to do so on appeal.’”

The appeals court also noted Tasha K failed to preserve her evidentiary arguments. The judges saw no proof of the supposed errors in the Cardi B case.

“Kebe didn’t adequately brief her challenges to the district court’s evidentiary rulings,” the judges wrote. “Specifically, she never tells us where in the 5500-page record the district court’s alleged errors can be found. That lapse violates the rule that appellants must identify the ‘parts of the record on which [they] rel[y].’ Because Kebe’s brief falls well short of what we require, she has abandoned this argument.”

A jury found Tasha K liable for defamation, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress in January 2022. A few months later, a judge forced the vlogger to delete all of her defamatory posts about Cardi B.

Saweetie Talks About Why Debut Album Has Not Dropped Yet

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Believe it or not … Saweetie has never dropped a full album.

Fans were expecting her debut studio album in 2021, but delays have kept the project on ice.

The “Icy Girl” did an interview with E! News to share what’s up with the delays.

“I’ve been through a lot of interesting experiences,” Saweetie said. “So, I wanna put that all into my album in the most artistic and organic way.”

“I feel like a debut album is not something you just put out,” she explained. “It’s not something you play with. I’m a Cancer so I like to overthink sometimes, but I think you have to be really careful with that and I take my art really serious.”

Is it possible that Saweetie has missed her wave? The West Coast dream entered into the game with Megan thee Stallion and the City Girls. Currently, the ladies that are blazing the charts are Glo-Rilla, Lola Brookes, and another arctic angel, Ice Spice.

“I like Lola Brooke, I like Ice Spice,” the singer shared. “And I’ve been watching Baddies West, I like Stunna Girl, too.”

Is it too late for Saweetie to come through with a project?

Chris Rock Says Arresting Donald Trump Is Like Arresting Tupac

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Comedian Chris Rock has spoken out on former president Donald Trump’s possible indictment and arrest.

During remarks at the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize ceremony on March 19, he said lawmakers are “stupid” to want to see 45 behind bars— despite him breaking the law, the New York Post reports.

He asked the audience, including the current president who defeated Trump in 2020, “Are you guys really going to arrest Trump?”

His logic is that incarceration would only make Trump more popular with his base.

“It’s like arresting Tupac … he’s just gonna sell more records. Are you stupid?”

The 58-year-old comedian even quipped the bust down that he got in trouble for, one that gave Stormy Daniels over $100,000 to be quiet about their affair during his first presidential election in 2016, was simply him being “romantic.”

Daniels, a p### star, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, had an affair in 2006.

A grand jury is believed to return with an indictment on Tuesday, March 21 and New York City, Trump’s hometown, is preparing for massive protests by his supporters.

Like Chris Rock, right-wingers think it horrible to lock up Trump. Pete Santilli, a political shock jock, called on MAGA -military men and women to execute former President Barack Obama, calling also for the execution of former Attorney General Eric Holder and former National Security Advisor Susan Rice.

It’s Our Thing: Isley Brothers Fighting Over Legendary Names

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R&B legend Ronald Isley is being hauled into court.  The person leveling the complaint is not a stranger but his brother.

TMZ reports Rudolph Isley, the older brother of Mr. Biggs, is suing for the trademark of “The Isley Brothers” group name.

The lawsuit alleges Ronald Isley applied for and obtained a trademark for the group in November 2021 and only included his name on the paperwork. The foxy business move entitles him to all of the profits from things sold in the name of the group. Recently, he doubled-backed and was granted the exclusive rights to  “visual recordings and audiovisual recordings featuring music and animation.”

In the original 2021 trademark, the two split profits on some of the big deals that came through on behalf of the group. The two also negotiated a multi-million-dollar publishing deal together through the name of the group.

This basically cuts the brother out of everything.

According to the brother, there should have been a 50/50 split between him and his brother. Originally, the group had three members but their other brother O’Kelly transitioned in 1986.

Rudolph Isley is asking for a judge to revoke the trademark as it is and declare “The Isley Brother” trademark to be jointly owned by both brothers.

Neither brother has spoken publicly on the lawsuit.

Has The Peace Process Started With Pioneering Female MCs?

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Rumors
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A lot has been made of the pioneering female MCs that helped pave the way for where we are today. Most notably, much has been made of the BEEFS that they have reportedly had with each other. Recently, we saw headlines about MC Sha Rock going off. In her lament, she re-affirmed that she was the very first female MC and that MC Debbie D, Lisa Lee (of the Zulu Nation) and Pebblee Poo (rapped with Kool Herc) were not. Pebblee Poo got the strongest language directed to her, but there was a sub-topic many missed.

Both Poo and Debbie have claimed to be the first “female MC soloist.” By now you should know that Sha Rock was in a crew called Funky 4 + 1 and they were the first Hip-Hop act on national TV. O February 14, 1981 the group performed on Saturday Night Live hosted by rock star Deborah Harry of Blondie. Just so you know, check out some goodies.

So, here is why I am here:

Sha Rock was first, but there were others after her. Debbie D and Lisa Lee are particularly popular because they all appeared in the movie “Beat Street.” However, there’s a word on the streets that Debbie D and Pebblee Poo recently got together privately to squash any misunderstanding that may be between them. Word on the street is that they mutually apologized and mutually showed love to each other at the end of the conversation. I am wondering if Sha Rock is next for a phone call?

Hopefully, there can be peace! All the pioneers don’t have to agree, but time is ticking and we are losing people daily. We don’t need their legacies to be tainted with strife! Let Hip-Hop Be Great!

Here’s some goodies with Debbie and Poo! Shout out to the lovely ladies of Hip-Hop during this historic year!

Has Wendy Williams Started Drinking Again?

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Wendy Williams was recently seen drinking at a gay bar in New York City. This is news, because she recently got out of rehab. People are concerned about the former talk show host that has been slowly crawling back to the forefront. A white podcaster recently divulged that he hung out with Wendy and the news said a lot.

Rob Shuter, the podcaster, told the New York Post that Wendy “lit up like a Christmas tree to see someone she knew” after appearing lonely. After that, he went back to share in latest episode of his podcast how it went down. He revealed that he and his crew had food and drinks with Wendy. And in this, she made the startling revelation that the gossip goddess wanted her buds to go! Another person with The Post, a sketchy publication at times, said that she flat-out wanted to get drunk. “She wasn’t hiding [her drinking],” the source said.

Wendy is also looking for love! I would like for her not to look for love, but let it find her. She is going to meet the wrong person and then get done dirty again. She also said she is willing to f##k, which is a completely different thing altogether!

Before leaving, she took a lot of pictures with the gay men at the bar. I am wondering why there are no more picture of these assumed interactions. I am hoping she gets out of the drinking phase and goes back to the sobriety stage. She ain’t going to get back in a state of drunkenness!

I am not sure that these reports and things are just “reports.” Some seem like hit jobs! Wendy clearly p##### off some people in high places and she has been CHECKED. And just as she makes some movies forward, she gets knocked back down.

URL’s Kings vs. Queens Epic Event Ends In Controversial Win For The Kings 

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The fourth installment of URL’s marquee franchise Kings vs. Queens once again proved that battle rap is a sport where men and women can clash on a level playing field.  

Two of the Ultimate Rap league’s biggest and most consistent rappers provided the climax to the event, while the rest of the card was also stacked with top-tier talent. Five battles would determine the overall winners on the night, the Kings or the Queens.  

Ultimately, the guys edged the win in the five-battle card. However both teams tied right up until the night’s final match-up. Following an epic clash, Tay Roc edged Ms. Hustle in a controversial fan vote, cementing a 3-2 win for the Kings. 

However, URL co-founder Smack White claimed the women took the win despite the fan vote. During an interview with hiphopisreal.com, the battle rap icon said Ms. Hustle “edged” a victory over Roc in a “classic,” alongside Jaz and Shooney, who both won their fan vote.  

Smack Gives His Kings vs. Queens 4 Verdict

One of the night’s highlights came as the event drew to a close. URL paid tribute to Smack’s first gunner, Tay Roc. The legendary Baltimore spitter’s Kings vs. Queens battle marked his 50th battle on the Ultimate Rap League.  

An emotional Tay Roc wiped away tears as he embraced his daughter after he was presented with a cake onstage. “I love y’all, for real,” he said, addressing the audience. “I been here a decade plus, and I still get the same love and same support. It’s URL forever. You aint ever got to question.” 

He also gave a shout-out to his friend, Guntitles partner and fellow battle rap legend, Tsu Surf, currently awaiting trial in a RICO case. “Free The Wave, free my brother,” he said during his speech. “I wish he was here, I miss that brother so much, a big part of my career.” Check out the moving tribute below.  

Shotgun Suge vs. Shooney Da Rapper 

Veteran battle rapper Shooney Da Rapper kicked off the night and set the bar for the ladies with a victory against Shotgun Suge, who claimed to be on a nine-battle unbeaten run before Kings vs. Queens. The New Jersey rapper playfully told his opponent, “I taught you everything you know,” after Shooney shook the building with a haymaker.  

Suge had the bars, but his delivery let him down, rushing through his material at times with a few stumbles throughout. He still managed to spit fire and even potentially lined up his next clash after new era star and Ultimate Madness 1 champion Fonz approached him onstage following the battle. 

DNA vs. Casey Jay 

Next up was Casey Jay, recently crowned “The Face” by Smack for her unrivaled run in the Ultimate Madness tournament. The Texan lyricst faced one of the hardest-to-beat battle rappers in the sport, DNA. They both had explosive starts, with Casey Jay flipping one of DNA’s most memorable moments, roasting him with his own “get it the f### outta here” catchphrase. 

However, DNA showed off one of his strongest abilities with a freestyle early in the clash. While lesser emcees might have become flustered after slipping and falling on stage, DNA was not. He turned the moment into a room-shaking rebuttal. While Casey fought hard, DNA scored the victory for the Kings to tie the score at 1-1. 

Nu Jerzey Twork vs. Coffee Brown

The third battle saw the reigning Women’s Champion of the Year, Coffee Brown, take on the heavyweight Nu Jerzey Twork. The match-up was the first on her comeback after having a child. The New Jersey star is currently in formidable form, and Coffee failed to stop his streak. She showed she’s a warrior by fighting past a lackluster crowd to deliver her bars with characteristic aggression. The pair got spicy as their previous romantic encounters came into play during the battle, Coffee’s first-ever big-stage outing.  

However, a triumphant Twork came out on top, scoring the victory with an exciting performance that suggests his current form is here to stay.  

Charlie Clips vs. Jaz the Rapper 

Jaz The Rapper confirmed the clash against legendary battle rapper and Wild ‘n Out star Charlie Clips was her biggest yet. She expertly structured her material, displaying her strong battle rap IQ to score the win over Clips.  

The Brooklyn emcee flipped some of her opp’s classic material, doing “a whole other scheme with it.” She also used a call-back to his “guess which room I’m in,” scheme to belittle his career trajectory.  

Jaz also tagged in Benjo Lolo, known for his theatrical performances, to play “Black Jesus.” The move was a rebuttal to Clips bringing out a white man dressed as Jesus in his battle against Yoshi G in the last Kings vs. Queens event.  

However, the move backfired somewhat as a freestyle-heavy Clips rebuttaled the move himself in the opener to his second round. Nonetheless, it wasn’t enough to beat Jaz, who took the win with a narrower margin than her performance deserved.  

Tay Roc vs. Ms. Hustle 

It was fitting that the most anticipated battle on the card, the grudge match between Tay Roc and Ms. Hustle was also the most debatable. The clash was years in the making and lived up to the expectations, even with the significance of Roc’s 50th battle. 

Ms. Hustle was electrifying and had the crowd lapping up her bars in the finale of Kings vs. Queens 4. She even took one of her rival’s most popular adlibs, screaming, “IT’S MEEEE,” during her rounds.  

Although Ms. Hustle put forth a strong attack, it wasn’t enough to match Tay Roc in the fan’s eyes. He showed his exceptional talent, demonstrating why he’s simply one of the greatest to ever do it. He brought his viral “body b####” scheme from his Kings vs. Queens 2 battle against O’fficial, tearing into the glamazon’s appearance.  

How To Watch Kings vs. Queens

Kings vs. Queens 4 was live streamed on Caffeine.tv and is available on demand until Mar. 26. Battles from KVQ4 will later stream exclusively on The Ultimate Rap League’s App, within weeks of their debut. The URL App is available across multiple servers: Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Samsung Smart TV, and XBOX on Androids, Apple Tablets, phones, and televisions. Click here to watch Caffeine’s Top 5 bars of the event.

‘Grown-Ish’ Actor Trevor Jackson Defends Co-Star Chlöe Bailey Over Sex Scene Critiques

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Some social media users did not appreciate Chlöe Bailey doing a provocative scene in Amazon Prime Video’s Swarm series. However, Trevor Jackson showed support for the Chloe x Halle singer.

Chlöe Bailey simulating sexual acts with Damson Idris on the Donald Glover-created show sparked furor online. Critics complained that the 24-year-old vocalist/actress is tarnishing her reputation.

Trevor Jackson seemingly disagrees with the critiques directed at Chlöe Bailey. TMZ spoke to the former Disney Channel actor at Los Angeles International Airport to get his thoughts on the backlash.

“I haven’t seen it yet, but it’s art, and I support Chlöe in any and everything that she does,” stated Trevor Jackson about Chlöe Bailey’s performance in Swarm.

The Love Language album creator continued, “She’s an amazing person, and she’s an artist, and she can do whatever she wants, whatever she feels led to do. It’s her life, and she’ll always have my support every time.”

Chlöe Bailey Has An Album Dropping Next Month

26-year-old Trevor Jackson has not been afraid to act out sexual intercourse in his own films. 2017’s Burning Sands and 2018’s Superfly show him performing sex scenes. He also got nude in his “Right Now” music video.

Jackson appeared alongside Chlöe Bailey and Halle Bailey in the Grown-ish television series on the Disney Entertainment-owned Freeform channel. Grown-ish is a spinoff of the ABC sitcom Black-ish starring Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Yara Shahidi.

Chlöe Bailey, Halle Bailey, and Trevor Jackson were also part of the cast for the Disney Channel movie musical Let It Shine. Jackson went on to release numerous music projects. Chloe x Halle eventually earned four Grammy nominations.

While Chlöe Bailey is dealing with the negative reactions to her viral moment from Swarm, the Georgia native prepares to drop her debut solo album. The In Pieces studio LP will arrive on March 31. Bailey then begins her “The In Pieces Tour” on April 11.

Is Trump Really Going To Jail?

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Rumors
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For the longest, they have been trying to put former president Donald J. Trump in prison. When I say “they,” I mean the federal government. So far, nothing has stuck to the Teflon Don of American politics. So, more recently, Trump himself announced that he was going to be arrested on Tuesday, which is today. Many assumed that he was just trying to drum up support in the fascist world, but could their be some reality in this?

First of all, an indictment would have to take place. I am reading and it seems like it could go down. There’s been little indication what the charges could be. The New York Times says the following:

The New York Times has reported that the case may include a potential charge of falsifying business records under Article 175 of the New York Penal Law…. To prove that Mr. Trump committed that offense, prosecutors would seemingly need evidence showing that he had knowingly caused subordinates to make a false entry in his company’s records “with intent to defraud.” For the action to be a felony rather than a misdemeanor, prosecutors would also need to show that Mr. Trump falsified the business records with the intention of committing, aiding, or concealing a second crime.

He is looking at four years minimally in prison if he goes down for this stuff.

Anyway, if he does get arrested, it is likely that he will be cuffed and made to do the perp walk. Since he is a former president of these United States, he may get some leeway. This is a non-violent infraction so he would likely be released after posting bail and all that.

I am just waiting to hear if this all comes true or not.

I am pretty sure they want to make sure Trump is not eligible for the 2024 elections. I think they need to let him and Ronald Dion DeSantis cancel each other out. What do you think?

Paper Route Empire Releases Posthumous Video For Young Dolph’s “Love For The Streets”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. (professionally known as Young Dolph) passed away on November 17, 2021, from a fatal gunshot.

Prior to his passing, Young Dolph recorded numerous songs which eventually became tracks on the 2022 album Paper Route Frank. The posthumous project came out via the Memphis native’s Paper Route Empire label.

This week saw Paper Route Empire release the official music video for the Paper Route Frank single “Love For The Streets.” The 4-minute visuals include footage of Young Dolph.

Paper Route Frank features Key Glock, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, and more. The album is part of a Young Dolph studio LP discography that also includes projects such as 2016’s King of Memphis, 2018’s Role Model, and 2020’s Rich Slave.

Mixtapes like Paper Route Campaign and Gelato dropped between 2008 and 2017. Additionally, Young Dolph joined forces with his relative, Key Glock, for 2019’s Dum and Dummer and 2021’s Dum and Dummer 2.

Key Glock let loose Glockoma 2 on February 24. The Paper Route Empire signee plays Dolph’s “100 Shots” every night on his “Sirius XM Hip Hop Nation Presents The Glockoma Tour” as a tribute to his mentor/cousin.

In celebration of Young Dolph’s life and legacy, Paper Route Empire and the Trap Music Museum presents Dolphland. The pop-up museum has already visited New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Dolphland will also make stops in Atlanta and Memphis in the coming weeks. 

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‘Bel-Air’ Star Jabari Banks Covers Usher’s “Yeah!” On ‘That’s My Jam’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Jabari Banks joined French Montana, Chance The Rapper, and Quavo on an episode of NBC’s That’s My Jam. The star of Bel-Air performed a hit record by R&B legend Usher on the game show.

During the “Opposites Attract” segment, Jabari Banks took on the task of singing the lyrics to “Yeah!” over the music to Ariana Grande’s “No Tears Left to Cry” single.

That’s My Jam host Jimmy Fallon asked Banks if he knows the words to Usher’s “Yeah” which came out in 2004. The 24-year-old simply replied, “Yeah.” He then shared his live rendition of the song.

“Yeah!” featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris spent twelve consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Crunk&B classic is one of Usher’s nine No. 1 entries on the Hot 100.

West Philadelphia native Jabari Banks plays a teenage Will Smith on Peacock’s Bel-Air weekly series. Bel-Air is a reimagined dramatic version of the iconic 1990s-era sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

In addition to Jabari Banks, the Bel-Air cast includes Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, Simone Joy Jones, Michael Ealy, and Karrueche Tran.

Season 2 of Bel-Air debuted on February 23. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actress Tatyana Ali took a different role as a Bel-Air Academy teacher on the rebooted program. “Tap In” rapper Saweetie also made a cameo as herself.

“If you took all of the characters from the 90s, but you dove into all of their diaries and all of their journals and what they were feeling internally, that’s what our show is,” said Jabari Banks about Bel-Air as compared to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Bryson Tiller Announces “Back And I’m Better Tour”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Louisville’s Bryson Tiller is the latest R&B/Hip Hop recording artist to announce new U.S. tour dates. “Back and I’m Better” kicks off May 4 in San Diego, California.

The Live Nation-produced tour will hit 25 cities. Bryson Tiller fans in Las Vegas, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, DC, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and other locales will have the chance to see the singer live.

Tiller broke out as a star-on-the-rise with “Don’t” in 2015. That single went on to peak at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Recording Industry Association of America certified “Don’t” as 7x-Platinum.

“Exchange” also earned a 7x-Platinum Award. Both “Don’t” and “Exchange” appear on Tiller’s Trapsoul studio LP which earned 3x-Platinum status. Trapsoul has spent 310 weeks on the Billboard 200 album chart since its release in 2015.

Bryson Tiller followed Trapsoul by dropping True to Self two years later. His sophomore LP debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 by earning 107,000 first-week units. True to Self hosts the Platinum-certified “Run Me Dry” single.

2020’s Anniversary is the Tennessee-bred vocalist’s most recent full-length album. That body of work opened in the No. 5 position on the Billboard 200 chart with 57,000 first-week units. “Outta Time” featuring Drake lives on Anniversary.

In addition, Bryson Tiller spent time in the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 as a guest feature on DJ Khaled’s “Wild Thoughts” along with music superstar Rihanna. The RIAA certified “Wild Thoughts” as 6x-Platinum.

General tickets for Bryson Tiller’s Back And I’m Better Tour” go on sale beginning Friday, March 24 at 10 am local time on ticketmaster.com. Presale tickets become available on Wednesday, March 24. Check out the scheduled dates/locations below.

Dates For Bryson Tiller’s “Back And I’m Better Tour”:

Thu May 04 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues San Diego

Sat May 06 – Las Vegas, NV – Lovers & Friends Festival

Mon May 08 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

​Wed May 10 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant

Thu May 11 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave*

Sat May 13 – Chicago, IL – Radius Chicago

Mon May 15 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit

Wed May 17 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues Boston

Thu May 18 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater

Sat May 20 – New York, NY – Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom

Sun May 21 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadephia

Tue May 23 – Washington, DC – The Fillmore Silver Spring

Thu May 25 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte

Fri May 26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy

Sun May 28 – Miami, FL – Oasis Wynwood

Mon May 29 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues Orlando

Wed May 31 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans

Thu Jun 01 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater

Fri Jun 02 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston

Sun Jun 04 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas

Tue Jun 06 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

Wed Jun 07 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas

Thu Jun 08 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

Sat Jun 10 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic

Mon Jun 12 – Seattle, WA – Showbox at The Market*

*Not A Live Nation Date

Blueface Pleads For Gay/Bisexual Men To Stop Sending Him Nude Pics

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Rapper-turned-internet personality Blueface has made some comments that had people questioning his sexuality. However, the “Thotiana” performer wants the world to know he is not attracted to men.

“My hands [are] bisexual for anybody who feel a typa way get up with me,” tweeted Blueface on March 16. Apparently, that post about being willing to fight men and women led to some lustful direct messages.

Blueface returned to Twitter to plead for male members of the LGBTQ community to stop sharing unsolicited nude photos with him. The 26-year-old reality show star kept the request mostly light-hearted.

“Ever since I tweeted my hands [are] bisexual it’s been a lot of LGBTQ s### going on in my DM. That’s not what I meant, cuz 😂🙅🏽‍♂️,” wrote Blueface on Monday afternoon.

He added, “Please stop sending me gay s###. I respect the LGBTQ community, y’all went from a minority to majority, that’s a hell of [an] accomplishment. [You’re] welcome to love [whoever] you want, but don’t bring [that] over here please, respectfully.”

Was Blueface Sexually Harassed?

Blueface went on to describe some of the pornographic pictures that arrived in his DMs. In particular, the Cash Money Records affiliate discussed one image that had him questioning if the person possibly sexually harassed him.

“I go to click on a picture in my DM [and] you know how on Twitter it [doesn’t] show you the picture till you click on it… It’s a whole n#### on there spreading his ass open, cuz. Like [what the f###] is this. That’s sexual harassment. I ain’t sign up for this. You can’t even dm me on here no more,” tweeted Blueface.

The part-time amateur boxer has been dating his Crazy in Love co-star Chrisean Rock. That toxic on-again, off-again relationship included Rock once publicly asking Blueface if he had sex with a male little person.

Blueface also mockingly asked Chrisean Rock if Lil Baby wants to have sex with him as a response to Rock having a conversation with the Atlanta-bred rapper. Supposedly, Rock is currently pregnant with Blueface’s child.