Last year’s Super Bowl halftime show snub bothered The Game, but it didn’t stop him from saluting 50 Cent and Dr. Dre for their work on The Documentary album.
The Game celebrated The Documentary’s anniversary in an Instagram post on Wednesday (January 18). He acknowledged his friend-turned-foe 50 Cent and former mentor Dr. Dre while reflecting on the breakthrough album.
“18 years ago today…. A hip hop classic was born,” The Game wrote. “All I wanted to do was tell my story & make sure my son would never live the life I did. @snoopdogg passed me the torch, @bustarhymes kept me focused… @drdre laid the foundation & @50cent helped put the puzzle together.”
He continued, “I took @jonathanmannion to the depths of Compton, California & showed him the heart of what I survived. He captured the essence of my city, my hood & brought to the world my vision. Always remember, it is no longer a dream once it becomes reality.”
The Game famously feuded with 50 Cent for years. Their beef resurfaced in 2022 after The Game complained about getting left out of Dr. Dre’s Super Bowl halftime show.
50 Cent, who participated in the halftime show, trolled his longtime rival on social media. The G-Unit rapper won an Emmy for Best Variety Special for the performance, prompting him to mock The Game.
“Oh no, i’m sorry you don’t get one,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram. “Then the first week 18k, if you need someone to talk to i’m here for you. LOL.”
The Game got a bit of revenge when 50 Cent’s son Marquise Jackson aired out family drama online. The West Coast rhymer took a jab at 50 Cent’s lack of relationship with Marquise Jackson on Instagram.
Flo Rida reportedly scored a huge victory in his lawsuit against energy drink company, Celsius. According to Forbes, a jury handed down the exorbitant judgement in a Florida courtroom on Wednesday (January 18). In total, the jury awarded Flo Rida $82,640,450 in damages, $27 million of which represent 250,000 Celsius shares Flo Rida said he was owed by the company.
Flo Rida signed an endorsement deal with the company in 2014, which was renewed in 2016. But 2021, he sued the brand, claiming he wasn’t given stock options and other bonuses he was promised. The lawsuit stated: “It was specifically contemplated that as Celsius profited in the future, additional compensation would be paid by Celsius in the form of shares of company stock and ongoing royalties.”
Rapper #FloRida was awarded over $82 million on Wednesday in his legal battle against the Celsius energy drink company over a botched endorsement deal. A Florida jury sided with the rapper, who claimed Celsius breached the agreement and did not fulfill their end of the deal. pic.twitter.com/4QjjcuH7ac
Celsius, which has experienced a recent boom in sales, has seen its shares go from $1 to $100 a piece. Celsius’ attorneys argued the company’s contract with Flo Rida expired in 2018 and that the satute of limitations for Flo Rida to bring the complaint had passed. But the jury found Celsius breached its 2014 agreement with Flo Rida and “fraudulently concealed information” relating to the breach.
Flo Rida’s attorney, John Uustal, said in closing arguments his client wanted the one-percent ownership he was promised, “not necessarily a specific dollar amount.” He maintained Celsius’ partnership with Flo Rida “turned around the ailing company’s fortunes for the better.”
Snoop Dogg joined the rare list of Hip-Hop artists in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its latest inductees on Wednesday (January 18). The 2023 class features Snoop Dogg, Sade, Teddy Riley, Gloria Estefan, Glen Ballard, Jeff Lynne and Liz Rose.
“The music industry does not exist without songwriters delivering great songs first,” Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Nile Rodgers said. “Without them, there is no recorded music, no concert business, no merch… nothing, it all starts with the song and the songwriter.”
He added, “We are therefore very proud that we are continually recognizing some of the culturally most important songwriters of all time and that the 2023 slate represents not just iconic songs but also diversity and unity across genres, ethnicity, and gender, songwriters who have enriched our lives and, in their time, literally transformed music and the lives of billions of listeners all over the world.”
Jay-Z became the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017. Other inductees include Missy Elliott, Jermaine Dupri and The Neptunes.
Snoop Dogg will be honored at the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 52nd Annual Induction and Awards Gala. The event takes place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on June 15.
Brooklyn rapper Talib Kweli is in the news again after getting into an altercation with an American Airlines flight attendant on a flight out of Texas.
This time, he alleges, the conflict was personality-driven and later suffered racial overtones after passengers were asked to exit a flight that was already delayed. After police were called in, even law enforcement sided with the Hip-Hop artist, who alleges his civil rights were being violated.
Kweli detailed what he says happened and the aftermath, which involved law enforcement.
While boarding the flight, the “Black Star” rapper carried one bag that was approved through TSA and the person at the gate. As he went to his first-class seat, he placed his bag overhead. A male flight attendant told him that he believed his bag was too big and that he would have to check it. He refused to have it checked and, par for the course, said the attendant was rude to him.
Kweli went on to tell the attendant the bag was not too large and had previously been approved by others, and that was not giving approval for his bag to be checked. The attendant was adamant and went and got a superior. The pilot told the two to “get along,” but the energy still persisted.
The attendant was combative, not knowing just how combative and petty an ignited Kweli could be.
The back-and-forth created so much tension, the attendant used his authority to keep the plane grounded, have the plane de-boarded and bring in authorities. Kweli broke out his phone and went live on Instagram.
As the passenger exited the plane, they were visibly disturbed. Some dapped him up, but others said slick remarks. On Instagram, his followers heard Kweli call them on for what he always believes are thinly veiled racist remarks.
Fans on the Live started to tag other media outlets, including AllHipHop.com, while he explained what happened and waited to share his side of the story with law enforcement.
As soon as law enforcement arrived and Kweli asked for permission to film the officers (who also agreed to be on camera), the audio of his live went dead.
Many, like author Kevin Powell, told him to tap out and come back in, believing there was a connection issue. Others submitted the police purposely disrupted the sound so that the public couldn’t hear. Individuals also told him to shut down and just record him on his phone and post later.
Kweli for the most part didn’t realize the audio was missing. When he did, he tried again and then taped it. Check out what Kweli captured in the aftermath, including his being asked to leave because the crew felt threatened by him despite him having no weapon, raising his voice or breaking a law.
“Yesterday afternoon @americanair threatened to have me arrested for no reason at all. After clearing my bag with the gate agent, flight attendant Sky Seaglass tells me my bag is too big and I must check it. I asked why, so he got annoyed and called his supervisor. The supervisor tells me it’s her decision whether I fly or not. That’s an important detail. The supervisor sees that the attendant Seaglass was wrong about my bag and walks me to my seat and says l’m good to fly.”
“Moments later the supervisor comes back and tells me that if I do not obey the flight attendant while in the air, I will go to jail. The whole time, Seaglass, who l’m not talking to at all, is telling people he feels ‘unsafe.’ Moments later the supervisor comes back and tells me I must leave the plane. I tell her I feel like that’s a violation of my human rights and my rights as a customer.”
“She then tells me I must stop recording, even though earlier she said I could record, and was made to sit and wait as everyone exits the plane. I tried to go live 3 times but @instagram kept cutting my audio. They then send 3 police officers in. Police expressed surprise that @americanair crew threatened me with arrest and said only the police can make that call. Cops then say, ‘we got called out for nothing’ and ‘you didn’t do anything wrong.’ It’s right there on video.” “My actual luggage is the last screenshot. Clearly, my bag wasn’t the issue,” Kweli wrote in a caption.
Many celebrities were outraged and showed support in the comments.
Malcolm D. Lee said, “His is sad and ridiculous.”
Pete Rock said, “They not gonna say it in front of a full flight but its cuz you’re a Black man lol.”
Wood Harris said, “This is super wack, bro. I’ll never fly @americanair again. I already hate AA. They’ve been notably adverse to ‘certain’ ppl (black) thru out the years. It’s time for this airline to join Continental Airline and dissolve into fumes. Lawsuit is priming up.”
Lord Finesse, “He felt unsafe because what he attempted didn’t pan out the way he expected. He didn’t want to be looked at as an idiot the entire flight. Went through a similar situation but the passengers spoke out and situation was avoided.”
Fatman Scoop said, “Nah…..that’s all carry on….”
Dondre Whitfield said, “Bro! This is TOO disgusting for words. And all too common. I’ve been through this nonsense as well with Delta. So, the lowest common denominator are white people who feel entitled and weaponize their skin and position.”
It’s important to note the police appeared to side with Kweli, commenting on how calm and professional he’s been throughout this incident. They also noted he didn’t appear to do anything wrong, but because they didn’t want to serve him and reserved the right to not serve him, if he didn’t move as requested, it would be considered trespassing.
Rapper G-Eazy, who made a huge splash with his hit song “No Limit” featuring Cardi B and A$AP Rocky, has been invited to be the Grand Marshall in the Krewe of Pygmalion’s parade in the city of New Orleans, according to BRProud.com.
On Monday, Jan. 15, the news was announced to the press, noting this is also like a homecoming for him. The artist is a Loyola University graduate.
The parade will happen on Saturday, Feb. 11, and will have 27 floats and more than 1,000 riders. Tickets can be bought here.
“We’re excited to kick off Mardi Gras 2023 with the biggest parade NOLA has seen from Pygmalion,” Captain Jack P. Rizzuto said, “Personally, can’t wait to be atop the Captain’s float, and to usher in another amazing carnival season with our Grand Marshall, fellow Loyola alum, and Pygmalion Fest headliner, G-Eazy.”
After the parade, the hitmaker will link up with Mannie Fresh, DJ Kelly Green, and others as performers at the annual Pygmalion Fest which will take place at The Sugar Mill.
King Von is long gone. But his legacy continues on. By now, we have formed an opinion on him that is based on actuals, as well as urban legend. One thing is for sure, we will be talking about him for a very long time.
Although he was murdered, just a few short years ago, it seems like he was on a path of utter destruction. And, the latest news, shows just that. A recent report claims that King Von may be the one behind FBG Duck’s murder. According to a blog, Chicago Scene 88, a heavily redacted FBI report says that in August 2020, a few weeks before Duck was murdered, there was a conversation that had King Vaughn putting $50,000 on Duck’s head. He wanted him gone gone.
Later, King Von wanted Duck dead so bad, he allegedly upped it to $100,000. On top of it, those that are in this report, allegedly claim that King Von celebrated when FBG duck was murdered. He reportedly bought everyone an O’Block chain. Just so you know, we have not been able to validate the authenticity of these claims or reports.
One thing that is for certain is that FBG Duck was shot and murdered in August 2020 in a ritzy area of Chi Down while shopping. Several men were arrested for his murder a little more than a year later. Nevertheless, the case is ongoing and expected to go to trial later this year. Some folks are crying foul saying they are pinning this murder on the dead guy. King Yella said, “King Von was the devil, he wasn’t human.” Whew…that’s heavy.
I got no issue with Nelly, but I definitely want to know what he’s “on,” because he gave some very interesting looks at a recent concert in Australia.
Hip-Hop heads were blessed to have Juicy Fest with an all-star lineup of legends that spanned across Australia and New Zealand. They were in places I never even heard of like Auckland, Napier, Tauranga, Palmerston North and Whangārei. At any rate, the festival featured Nelly, Ne-Yo, Ja Rule, Bow Wow, Xzibit, Chingy, Pretty Ricky, Mya and even Twista. No Ashanti? That’s crazy.
So, everything reportedly went off without a hitch, but a bunch of people caught Nelly on video. In the video, seen below, was really…saucy. I do not know the proper word, but I saw the word “cooked” used over and over in viral videos saw. So what was doing on here?
The prosecution in the XXXTentacion murder case wants the judge to block one of the defense lawyers’ expert witnesses. However, the accused’s attorneys are saying the judge should permit him to speak and that The State shouldn’t be able to shut down witnesses just because they don’t like what they might say.
The pre-trial back and forth has been explosive, with the prosecutor basically calling the witness an internet gossip.
Broward Assistant State Attorney Alixandra Buckelew does not want Dr. Jesse De La Cruz, a former gang leader, and a convicted felon, to break down what he knows regarding the nuances of gang sociology and psychology in the trial to determine the murder of rapper XXXTentacion, according to Local 10.
The center of the trial is if the death was gang related and focuses on these four men arrested for the murder: Trayvon Newsome, 24, Dedrick Williams, 26, Robert Allen, 26, and Michael Boatwright, 28.
Allen is the only one to plead guilty to second-degree murder and will serve as a witness in the case against his alleged gang brothers.
Mauricio Padilla, a defense attorney in the case, wants to use De La Cruz to expand the court’s understanding of gang activity and the motivation of the gang violence, believing it will help her case and to highlight the deceased artist’s possible gang affiliation.
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, “The gangs you have in Florida, that are like the Crips or the Bloods, are originally from California, so they have the same characteristics, the same nuances, as the ones over there.”
According to the expert, who turned his life around in 1997 and receive his Ph D in 2014 from California State University on how gang members take social control over the schools and neighborhoods in their communities, gangs are an epidemic in the nation. He also alleged that X was a gang member, evidenced by his online beef with Drake.
“He posted a YouTube, I believe it was that if he was killed, Drake would have been the one who did it,” De La Cruz said. However, it was not an original YouTube video, it was an Instagram story that XXXTencion posted when he was alive.
“Allen, I looked at his IG post and he’s throwing the same signs, so that indicates to me that Drake is either a Blood or an associate of the Bloods,” De La Cruz continued, “On a post with DJ Akademiks, he states that he is a shooter for Drake.”
Them the witness caused jaws to drop, linking the Migos and the Florida rapper’s beef to his possible gang activity, saying, “All of these things lead me to believe that there are definitely gang connotations to this killing.”
Buckelew argued this is all stuff he pulled from gossip sites on social media, which is always laced with conspiracy and hype-ups.
“So, you know people through people who know something about a gang that existed?” the prosecutor asked.
It is up to a judge to decide if this witness will be used.
Actress and soon-to-be-mother Keke Palmer is one funny chick.
We at AllHipHop.com are not the only ones that think that. Twitter is going crazy over the voiceover of a popular Sims scenario she did for social media. Palmer was trending all night.
In the skit, an avatar of a girl (who could be a version of her without the big baby bump) is breaking up with her boyfriend. The boyfriend, or more accurately her partner, wants them to be in a polyamorous relationship. But … that’s not what she wants at all. She wants to be monogamous and only rock with one person (plot twist) her baby daddy.
The Sims episode starts the spiral as the guy gets upset, gets up, and then goes to the bathroom. The Keke avatar follows him into the bathroom (as he washes his hands), explains why this isn’t working for her, and then she goes to the bathroom.
The whole time, the “Akeelah and the Bee” star is deadpanned the whole time as she acts out.
People took to social media with their thoughts.
“Keke palmer narrating her sims on Instagram live…. she just GETS me”
After defeating the Washington Wizards on their home turf Monday evening, the Golden State Warriors returned to the White House Tuesday for a triumphant visit to celebrate their 2022 NBA championship – and, effectively, also their back-to-back 2017 and 2018 wins.
Amidst the flood of Twitter wars launched by former President Trump during his years in office, it would be understandable if you’ve forgotten one that occurred early in his term, after the Warriors clinched the 2017 championship. For decades, it had been tradition for the winning team to visit the White House, but star point guard Steph Curry told media of the controversial administration, “I don’t want to go [to the White House]. That’s the nucleus of my belief. If it was just me, it would be a pretty short conversation.” His teammate Kevin Durant agreed, saying, “I don’t respect who’s in office right now.”
In response, Trump snapped on Twitter, “Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team. Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore invitation is withdrawn!” Fellow NBA superstar LeBron James tweeted back in his colleague’s defense, “U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain’t going! So therefore ain’t no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!” The team press release announced that “in lieu of a visit to the White House, we have decided that we’ll constructively use our trip to the nation’s capital in February to celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion – the values that we embrace as an organization.”
Those years are now behind us, underscored by the fact that none of Tuesday’s speakers bothered to mention the “former guy” at all, aside from a Biden promise that “the Golden State warriors are always welcome in this White House,” which was met with smiles and applause.
Vice President Kamala Harris, also a Bay Area native and a diehard Warriors fan, was naturally on hand to welcome the team, and shared a story about a time she nearly gave her security detail a heart attack when she exited her vehicle and walked through standstill traffic just to get to a Warriors’ game. Other notable Bay Area guests included radio/TV personality Sway and rappers E-40, Mistah F.A.B. and Too $hort. San Francisco congresswoman Nancy Pelosi was in attendance with her husband Paul, who was attacked by a man with a hammer in a bizarre incident last October; the now-recovered Mr. Pelosi stood and waved to a standing ovation. Also present was celebrated comedian Roy Wood Jr.
During the hour-long ceremony, Steph Curry presented President Biden with an honorary “46” Warriors jersey and Vice President Harris with an honorary “1” Warriors jersey, presumably, as she is the first woman to serve in the role. Back in 2016, when the team visited the Obama White House to celebrate their 2015 championship, President Obama was gifted a similar “44” Warriors jersey along with an offer from head coach Steve Kerr to come join the team as soon as he became a “free agent.” While there was no such offer extended to Biden, the 80-year-old did manage to earn the team’s respect by dropping to one knee on the crowded stage for the photo op. Initial gasps were followed by laughter and relief when he was able to easily stand again afterwards with no issue. “I’m not doing that,” Vice President Harris joked.
Curry and Kerr, who have both been outspoken advocates for stronger gun control, were also able to get some business done while they were at the White House. Earlier in the day, they met with senior members of the administration to discuss their concerns. Curry also used the opportunity to thank President Biden for his work in negotiating with Russia to secure the release of incarcerated American WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner.
Curry was joined at the event by his wife, Ayesha Curry, who has earned a fan base of her own as an influencer/cook/author and was approached by young fans for photos after the event. Draymond Green, another outspoken and valuable member of the Warriors’ roster, was also accompanied by his new bride Hazel Rene. “You have these moments in life you try and take the energy from it and run with it, you know,” Green told media after the event. “These have been a couple days that you [want to] try to bottle that energy up, take it and do something with it.”
Kanye West continues to evade potential legal consequences, at least according to recent court docs obtained by AllHipHop. Surface Media LLC has been attempting to serve Kanye West since October 2022 over a space he was renting in Miami. The company claims he simply stopped paying rent and is seeking more than $145,000 in back rent. But par for the course, West has proven hard to track down.
“The Defendant is a high-profile celebrity that is difficult to locate and is frequently traveling,” the docs explain. “Upon information and belief, the Defendant recently returned from traveling outside of the country to Ghana. Additionally, upon information and belief, the Defendant recently divorced and his residence is unknown and/or transient. The Plaintiff attempted service at a suspected residence of and property owned by the Defendant. However, the property appeared to be vacant and there were no signs the Defendant was actually residing at the location.”
NEW: Kanye West STILL hasn't hired new lawyers since his old ones dumped him a couple of months ago, and he's ghosted his old ones.
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Consequently, Surface Media is asking the Southern District of Florida court for an Extension of Time for Service of the Complaint. The docs continue: “[Surface Media] is respectfully requesting additional time to serve the Defendant. The Plaintiff is seeking an extension of sixty (60) days because the Plaintiff anticipates continued difficulty with service on the Defendant due to his unpredictable and inconsistent behavior and location.”
Surface Media, the owners of Surface Media where West was renting, hired attorney Jonathan Smulevich to handle the case. As Smulevich said upon filing, “My client pulled off what was essentially an overnight transformation of its art studio into a recording studio for Ye and accompanying artists. In doing so, no request was too big or too small—Ye asked, and they delivered—and my client incurred significant costs and expenses to deliver.
“My client is simply asking for the payment they were promised by Ye for their hard work in customizing and renting this unique space to Ye. Hopefully, this matter can be resolved quickly without prolonged litigation. However, my client has made it clear that it will not bear the financial burden that belongs to Ye.”
Kanye West’s former business manager, Thomas St. John, had similar troubles locating him once he sued him for breach of contract. Ye later surfaced at a church. More recently, Greenberg Traurig Law Firm asked a judge permission to run ads in two Los Angeles newspapers to rid themselves of Ye as a client. Greenberg Traurig was representing Kanye West in his legal battle against Ultra International Music Publishing. But in December 2022, the New York City-based firm asked for an extension to serve West after dropping him as a client. The attorneys needed to serve Ye before moving on from a copyright infringement lawsuit against him.
A series of tweets showed up on the @tayk account on Tuesday. According to Tay-K, the treatment he is experiencing while awaiting a murder trial in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center is similar to the treatment of a small, domesticated animal.
“I’m [at] war within,” posted Tay-K on January 17 at 7:35 pm ET. Less than an hour later, he also wrote, “I feel like a hamster in here… They’re literally treating me like a ferret in here [right now].”
Tay-K became a national Hip Hop figure after his 2017 single “The Race” went viral. The Platinum-certified song supposedly documented the then-teenager’s interstate run from law enforcement before his Tarrant County murder trial.
United States Marshals eventually captured Tay-K in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Prosecutors from multiple jurisdictions charged TheSantana World mixtape creator with numerous felonies, including a 2019 murder conviction for the killing of 21-year-old Ethan Walker in Mansfield, Texas.
A star-studded lineup of music legends will be part of the 2023 Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas. Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Usher, Pitbull, and Christina Aguilera top the bill for the upcoming event.
In addition, festivalgoers will have the chance to see Boyz II Men, 50 Cent, Chris Brown, Nelly, Miguel, Jhené Aiko, Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, PartyNextDoor, Busta Rhymes, Lil Kim, and other musicians perform on May 6.
More than forty acts have been confirmed for the Lovers & Friends showcase in Nevada. In particular, Hip Hop icon Missy Elliott is marking her first billed performance since 2019.
Missy Elliott launched her music career as a songwriter and producer for established hitmakers such as Jodeci, SWV, and the late Aaliyah. By 1997, Elliott broke out as a soloist with the classic Supa Dupa Fly album.
Over the course of a decade, Missy Elliott also released Da Real World, Miss E… So Addictive, Under Construction, This Is Not a Test!, and The Cookbook. The Songwriters Hall of Famer also dropped her comeback EP Iconology in 2019.
General admission, GA+, VIP, and VIP Cabana presale tickets for Usher Presents Lovers & Friends Festival go on sale starting January 20 at 10 am PT at www.loversandfriendsfest.com. Layaway payment plans start at $19.99 down.
Organizers for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival announced R&B star Frank Ocean as a headliner for the 2023 event. Will Ocean perform music from a brand new project at Coachella?
Some Frank Ocean fans believe the singer/songwriter recently teased an upcoming album. Images of posters for a Blonded merchandise sale that include text spread across the internet.
“The Recording Artist has since changed his mind about the singles model, and is again more interested in durational bodies of work,” read part of the merch note, according to Billboard.
Back sides of the posters from the recent Blonded merch sale tell a narrative that’s as close to an album announcement as we’ll ever get from Frank Ocean. pic.twitter.com/15nvU780No
Frank Ocean has not presented a full-length album since 2016’s Blonde. Over that time, the New Orleans native did drop standalone singles such as “Chanel,” “Biking,” and “In My Room.”
Blonde arrived as an Apple Music exclusive one day after Ocean released his Endless visual album. In addition, the Grammy-winning Channel Orange became a commercial and critical success upon its release in 2012.
Prior to Channel Orange scoring a Gold plaque from the RIAA, Frank Ocean gained notoriety with his classic 2011 mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra. That project hosts the Platinum-certified single “Novacane.”
Frank Ocean was tapped to close out Night 3 of both Coachella 2023 weekends. Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny and South Korean girl group Blackpink will also serve as headliners for the festival.
Lil Yachty is ready to let loose his latest body of work. The Atlanta-raised rapper’s Let’s Start Here studio LP is scheduled to drop on January 27.
Yesterday, Lil Yachty revealed the official artwork for Let’s Start Here. According to Variety, the cover image appears to be created by artificial intelligence.
“Let’s start here. 1/27. LP. Thank You 4 Your Patience friends,” tweeted Yachty on January 17 as the caption for his Let’s Start Here cover reveal.
Let’s Start Here will join a Yachty album discography that already includes 2017’s Teenage Emotions, 2018’s Lil Boat 2, 2018’s Nuthin’ 2 Prove, and 2020’s Lil Boat 3.
The 2016 XXL Freshman’s first two studio LPs peaked inside the Billboard 200’s Top 10. Teenage Emotions debuted at No. 5, and Lil Boat 2 opened at No. 2. His most recent album, Lil Boat 3, only made it to No. 14.
The “Poland” single arrived in October 2022. Lil Yachty scored another Top 40 entry with the song. The 2x-Platinum “One Night” is one of Yachty’s most commercially successful solo records.
Lil Yachty also has an 8x-Platinum collaboration in his catalog, thanks to Kyle’s 2016 single “iSpy” off the Light of Mine album. “iSpy” reached No. 4 on the Hot 100.
In addition, Lil Yachty earned a Top 10 placement on the Hot 100 as a guest feature on “Broccoli” by DRAM. Throughout his career, the 25-year-old rhymer worked with other artists such as Migos, Cardi B, Drake, and Young Thug.
An appeal’s court has rejected the bulk of the claims from Lil Wayne’s $20 million lawsuit against his former manager and attorney, Ronald Sweeney.
The Appellate Division addressed four claims from the suit, including causes of action for fraudulent inducement, legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and unjust enrichment, according to a report from Law.com.
The First Department’s opinion stated each of the claims was devoid of any merit, shattering Lil Wayne’s chances in the 2019 suit. The Manhattan Supreme Court initially dismissed the four central claims in 2021, along with four more causes of action and some other parts of the claim.
After the appellate court affirmed the earlier decision, Lil Wayne was left with a fraction of his legal action remaining.
Ronald Sweeney’s appeal attorney, John Harris, a partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, claims the rapper now has to pay up. Sweeney acted as Lil Wayne’s manager and lawyer since 2005 and is seeking his percentage from his settlement from Birdman and Cash Money Records.
Lil Wayne reportedly refused to show up for a deposition regarding the settlement in August 2021. Sweeny claimed the Louisiana native instructed his team not to provide a date to reschedule the deposition. At the time, he said he believed Weezy was stalling until a judge dismissed his $20 million lawsuit, adding the suit was frivolous.
After the recent appellate court judgment, Harris said he was pleased “that the appellate court rejected Lil Wayne’s cynical attempt to avoid paying Ronald Sweeney for the work that Mr. Sweeney did for him,’ as per Law.com. “Mr. Sweeney will vigorously pursue his claims for payment and require Lil Wayne to appear in court to answer for his actions.”
Blueface and Chrisean Rock took their constant fighting to social media this week, but the “Baddies South” star claims beefing online will affect their bag.
The Cali native took to Twitter on Tuesday (Jan. 18) to share a few musings with his followers. “The most I can do Ina relationship is 80-20,” he began before adding, “100-0 is crazy work.”
He then offered some “food for thought,” questioning Chrisean Rock’s loyalty over her refusal to fight her family members over him.
“Rock didn’t fight or attempt to fight anyone in her family for me,” he tweeted. According to Blueface, Chrisean said she disagrees with fighting her relatives. However, Blue claims she volunteers him to fight his family members “when put in the same uncomfortable position.”
“That’s crazy work,” he continued. Stand on yo principles or be held accountable.”
Blueface was likely referring to him almost coming to blows with his brother, as seen on a recent episode of the couple’s reality show Crazy In Love. The siblings squared up with each other before security intervened.
As Blueface is one of only two people she follows, Chrisean Rock spotted the tweet. She accused the “Thotiana” hitmaker of using her as “bait” for people to bash her and told him to pull up.
“Here you go … 5…4…3…2…1,” she replied. “Not finna beef with a n#### on Twitter pull up. Im not Finna have u use me as bait n let you side with people dat hate me.”
She then told Blueface to “Leave Chrisean out of the Twitter finger s###.” She also said Blue isn’t concerned about her mental or spiritual health, adding he breaks her down “bit by bit” when she’s feeling depressed.
Chrisean then pointed out that they make money together as a couple. “The last thing I need is us crashing out on the socials knowing we broken up. You subbing knowing we ain’t our best selves,” she penned. “I just know I’m up next n I’m bringing yo ass wit me 🖕🏽😅”
However, the couple may have called it quits once again. Chrisean returned to Twitter a few hours later with some emotional lyrics and a broken heart emoji. Check out their tweets below.
The KOTC Clan, a multinational group of talented rappers and singers, have taken the internet by storm with their latest viral hit, “Let Me See You Twerk, Viral On the Tok.” The song, which pays homage to beautiful women and their twerking skills, has racked up over 35 million views on Tiktok and IG Reels in just 5 weeks.
The main members of the KOTC Clan, KOTC Drew, KOTC Vibe, KOTC Gamal, and KOTC Zafiro, have a unique blend of melodic rap, dancehall, and reggaeton in their music. The single was co-produced by the music band KOTC, a drill music pioneer, and KOTC Gamal.
This isn’t the first time the KOTC Clan has gone viral. Their previous hit, “Mirror Selfie Song,” has over 25 million views on TikTok. With the success of “Let Me See You Twerk,” the future looks bright for the KOTC Clan as they continue to skyrocket on social media platforms.
With a bright future ahead, the KOTC Clan is definitely one to watch. Their unique sound and undeniable talent have made them a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, and we can’t wait to see what they come up with next.
Antonio Brown made headlines this week after allegedly sharing a very explicit image on social media.
The ex-Buccaneers player began trending Tuesday (Jan. 17) after allegedly posting a photo of the mother of his children performing a sex act on him. The photo was taken down. However, social media users say the snap featured AB in bed with Chelsie Kyriss.
The mother of the former NFL wide receiver’s children took to her Instagram account after Antonio Brown went viral. She claims that despite repeatedly asking her ex not to share their intimate photos, he refuses.
“Very well aware of what’s being posted on snap,” Chelsie Kyriss wrote on her Instagram Story. “I am not in control of his actions. I have asked multiple times to have this part of our past relationship to remain private but he refuses.”
She says she reported AB’s account to Snapchat. Nonetheless, the social media platform “is allowing him to repost.”
Kyriss then apologized to any children who viewed the athlete as a role model while pointing out she also has kids to protect. “I am very sorry for any of your kids that follow him and used to look at him as a role model. I do not condone these actions as you are aware I have kids in involved as well,” the post concluded.
Sometime after the post went up, a Snapchat spokesperson told TMZ Sports that Antonio Brown’s account has now been suspended. They also confirmed the incident is being investigated. Snapchat pointed to their strict Community Guidelines that “prohibit sexually explicit content and bullying or harassment of any kind.”
Antonio Brown Teases New Song
While Antonio Brown has not responded to the suspension nor to Chelsie Kyriss, he has been active on Twitter.
While it’s unclear why Brown allegedly posted the explicit f####### photo, he’s been active on social media and even has a new single on the way.
“Somewhere between psy·chot·ic and i·con·ic” Antonio Brown tweeted amid the controversy. “What more Can I SAY NOW.”
Lil Tjay was arrested in the Bronx on Monday for an alleged weapons violation, but his legal rep says cops shouldn’t have searched him in the first place.
The “Beat The Odds” hitmaker was with four friends when cops stopped the Cadillac Escalade they were riding in, reportedly over the SUV’s tinted windows and missing front license plate. Lil Tjay was said to be en route to film a music video with fellow NYC rapper Ice Spice.
According to a New York Post report, cops confiscated four guns during the traffic stop and arrested Lil Tjay and the four others inside the car with him. The Bronx-born rapper and two others from the vehicle were charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Sources say he was still in custody on Tuesday, waiting to go before a judge.
However, according to his attorney, the search was not legal, and Lil Tjay should never have been arrested. Attorney Dawn Florio told TMZ Lil Tjay was just a passenger and not the driver of the vehicle. She also pointed out several others were inside the SUV with Lil Tjay. According to Florio, cops gave no reason for the search.
Furthermore, she says the car was parked legally, and cops had no right to arrest the artist. Florio also claimed the gun the NYPD seized does not belong to Lil Tjay.
The attorney believes authorities targeted Tjay, tipped off by the social media posts he and Ice Spice shared to promote the “Gangsta Boo” music video shoot.
The “Munch” rapper also reportedly had her own run-in with the law on Monday, although she was not taken into custody. According to police records, Ice Spice was in a car with Markus Grisham, 34. He was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon.
