SZA was “terrified” in the weeks leading up to the release of her second album SOS late last year.
The “Kill Bill” singer, real name Solána Imani Rowe, released her long-awaited follow-up to 2017’s Ctrl in December, and it went straight to the top of the Billboard album charts and spent seven consecutive weeks at number one, the longest consecutive album run in 2022.
While SOShas become a success, SZA spent the weeks leading up to its release “freaking out” about its reception.
“I cry a lot before big things, like releases. Or I’ll get angry, mean. And I realize I’m being a b#### right now because I’m scared,” she admitted to The New York Times Magazine. “A lot of that happened during this last section of putting this album together – lashing out, and freaking out. It’s like, ‘Oh. I’m just terrified.’”
The 33-year-old explained that she tends to brace herself for backlash or criticism and never expects to receive positive feedback.
“I don’t expect anything,” SZA continued. “I’m ready for the hate, or backlash, or disappointment… I’m not expecting people to be like, ‘Oh, my God, this album is so good. I’m expecting people to be like, Y’all hyped this b#### up too much.’”
SZA candidly recalled another freak-out moment in which she thought about not being able to live up to the album’s success.
“Part of me feels like, ‘Wait, this album is really good, and I can’t imagine being any more famous, or any more successful.’ I’m like, ‘Am I about to die? Fall over the edge?’ It’s like, my album has to tank, because if it’s any better, if it goes so well, I have to die after that. Because no one gets that,” she revealed.
Dedrick Williams, one of the suspects accused of killing XXXTENTACION in 2018, has apparently run out of money. According to court docs obtained by AllHipHop, Williams—who’s charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a firearm—”does not have sufficient funds to pay for costs associated with this defense.”
Subsequently, Williams has applied for “indigent status” with the Clerk of Court. He’s also asking for the assistance of a private investigator “to assist in preparing the defense of this matter including but not limited to interviewing and locating witnesses, locating documents, performing background checks and researching factual issues at the established rate for investigative costs of $40 per hour, with a maximum of $10,000 (250 additional hours).”
Williams and his attorney, Mauricio Padilla, have been pushing for Drake to sit for a deposition for weeks. The judge initially signed off on the order, but Drake’s lawyer, Bradford Cohen, convinced him to toss it out. But because Padilla still retained the power to subpoena Drake, he issued another motion asking the court to require the deposition. He also wants him held in contempt of court if he misses it. The judge is expected to make the final decision next week.
Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox are apparently just fine. Cheating rumors have been swirling on social media ever since Fox posted lyrics from Beyonce’s Lemonade to her Instagram. She also unfollowed everyone but Eminem, Harry Styles and Timothee Chalamet. On Sunday (February 19), the diminutive movie star shared a statement to her Instagram account and denied there was trouble in paradise.
“There has been no third party interference in this relationship of any kind,” she wrote. “That includes, but is not limited to…actual humans, DMs, AI bots of succubus demons. While I do hate to rob you of running random baseless news stories that would have been much more accurately written by ChatGPT, you need to let this story die and leave all of these innocent people alone now.”
On Valentine’s Day, TMZ captured a photo of the couple leaving a building that happens to house several therapist offices. The narrative was further propelled by the suggestion Fox discovered some scandalous messages on MGK’s phone and in his DMs. But judging by Fox’s post, that’s far from the case. Perhaps he has an album coming out and needed to drum up some press.
Whatever the case, the last photo Machine Gun Kelly posted of Fox was in September 2022, but there are photos of the couple on Getty Images as recently as February 5. Fox and MGK got engaged in January after roughly a year and a half of dating.
Rihanna didn’t know she was pregnant with her second child when she posed for her cover shoot for British Vogue magazine.
The “Umbrella” hitmaker announced during her performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show that she and her rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky were expecting their second child.
A few days later, British Vogue editors unveiled the cover of its March 2023 issue, which features images of Rihanna and Rocky posing with their nine-month-old son.
Sharing a series of photos of her and her baby on social media, Rihanna admitted she didn’t know she was pregnant when she posed for the snaps.
“My son so fine! Idc idc idc (I don’t care)!” she wrote. “How crazy both of my babies were in these photos and mommy had no clue (love heart emojis)… thank you so much (editor) @edward_enninful and (photographers) @inezandvinoodh for celebrating us as a family!”
The 34-year-old also posted a close-up image of her son, whom she has not publicly named, smiling for the camera.
“My perfect baby!!! @britishvogue @inezandvinoodh,” she simply added.
The music superstar was also unaware she was pregnant when she signed up for the Super Bowl gig and when she gave the accompanying interview for the magazine.
When asked if she wanted more children, she replied, “Listen, I’m down for whatever. My wish would be I would like to have more kids but whatever God wants for me, I’m here.”
As to whether she would like a boy or a girl next, she added, “I’m open. Girl, boy. Whatever.”
Michael Jordan has donated $10 million to the charity Make-A-Wish.
The NBA icon and businessman, also recognized by his initials MJ, announced that he would celebrate his 60th birthday on February 17th by donating $10 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
“I can’t think of a better birthday gift than seeing others join me in supporting Make-A-Wish so that every child can experience the magic of having their wish come true,” Michael said, “Witnessing their strength and resilience during such a tough time in their lives has truly been an inspiration.”
The Hall of Famer added, “it’s been an honor to partner with Make-A-Wish and help bring a smile and happiness to so many kids” since 1989.
The Make-A-Wish official Instagram account shared the donation news, noting Michael’s $10 million gift broke the record for the highest single donation the organization had received from an individual.
According to Forbes, Jordan has a net worth of $1.7 billion.
While he lives a lavish lifestyle and is the owner of a $80 million yacht, a personal golf course worth $20 million in Florida, and a variety of luxury cars, including a $2.2 million Bugatti, he is known for his philanthropy.
He raised funds for charities through golf tournaments and donated millions to Chicago schools, health clinics, and disaster relief efforts.
He has also donated $100 million to support racial equality, social justice, and education.
Well, I feel pretty gosh-darn old right now. I am a long-time fan of Bernie Mac. Dude is like a comic god! With the passage of time, things change! Bernie’s “girls” are all grown up and have people talking about it. Nessa and Baby Girl are both on Only Fans. I have not seen their pages, but I know for a fact they are on there. From what I know, the pages are steamy. I do not think I want to see it, because I feel a bit creepy. They are still little girls to me!
Look at that! Be prepared to clutch your pearls.
This is “Baby Girl” aka Dee Dee Davis! She is the little girl that Bernie is holding. I had no idea she was “of age” now, but she is 26! And she grown grown!
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In the comments section, Camille Wimbush said, “Yaassss! Now J needs to take his shirt off so people can be mad at him too 😂.” Camille aka “Nessa” has been showing her stuff off for a minute now and has also been vocal about the “shaming” that has occurred on social media. She’s also said that she has made a couple million off of Only Fans. So, there’s that.
They are both beautiful ladies. I can’t even be mad that they have grown up.
She recently commented on the “trolls” and those that have something to say about her being on Only Fans.
“The trolls are hungry again so here’s some food for thought- I’ve never been arrested, never been on drugs, don’t have any baby daddies, I pay all my taxes, I drink water and mind the business that pays me…”
The trolls are hungry again so here’s some food for thought- I’ve never been arrested, never been on drugs, don’t have any baby daddies, I pay all my taxes, I drink water and mind the business that pays me…
If the most scandalous thing strangers can say about me is that I took some sexy pics as an adult and made a couple mil in less than 2yrs, I think I’m doing alright as a human in todays society.
A few years ago, Lil Durk was arrested along with others like the then-living King Von. The year was 2019 and it was not looking good. At that time, Durk had the blonde-tinged locs and people were saying he was caught. Those of us in the media were waiting to see how this turned out, because he was emerging a super star. So was the homie King Von. Eventually, those charges were dropped, particularly after the main culprit King Von was dead.
Still, the questions lingers. Did Durk talk. We have our answer now!
It says right there and very clearly: he refused to cooperate. And he asked for his lawyer. I think that certifies Lil Durk’s G and also makes him smarter than your average bear.
On another note, Durk has completely cleaned up his act. He has not cut his locs off, but he’s meeting with the mayor.
50 Cent will make new music when the time is right.
The rapper/entrepreneur, real name Curtis Jackson, dropped his last studio album, Animal Ambition, back in 2014.
During a recent interview for Billboard, 50 was asked whether he “misses” being in the recording studio, and he admitted that he would get writing again if he had an idea that aligned with his media projects.
“I get the attention that I want from music when I want it. I just went out and toured 45 countries, and everywhere was sold out,” he said. “That made me want to offer new music that I could integrate into everything now. I’ve done what I wanted to do in the (sales) capacity. I’ve sold over 35 million records. Not singles – albums.”
Referencing his friendship with Eminem, 50 Cent praised his “humble nature.”
“Em’s not going to say the s### the way I say it because it just is what it is. There’s his humble nature – he’d call me and ask to do him a favor and rap with him on a song. Like, ‘You know I’m on your label, right? Yeah, whatever you need me to do,'” the 47-year-old continued.
“He would always ask me, ‘Could you do me a favor? I always thought it would be dope if we did this together.’ I’m like, ‘All right,” 50 said.
Master P wished there was a way to stop his former artists from airing out their grievances with him.
The No Limit Records founder insisted he treated his artists well in an interview on The GAUDS Show. Master P claimed he willingly tore up contracts when people wanted to leave his label.
“I’m like, ‘How could an artist be mad with me?’” he asked. “Let me tell y’all—and I want all y’all to know this, this what my motto was: If you don’t wanna be with me, I don’t wanna be with you. It’s almost like in a relationship. I ain’t trying to hold you back.”
Master P believed some ex-No Limit artists didn’t appreciate what he did for them. He wanted them to leave their gripes in the past.
“That’s what I call ungratefulness,” he said. “If you moved on 10 or 15 or 20 years after me, why you talking about me? I forgot about y’all! For real. I’m the only thing you can talk [about]?”
He added, “It should be a law. After seven years, you shouldn’t be allowed to go on no podcast and talk about nobody. Think about it! It’s [a] statute of limitations. If you ain’t been around that person in over seven years, please, you don’t deserve to talk about ‘em.”
Watch a portion of Master P’s appearance on The GAUDS Show below.
Juva, also known as LA FLAMA BLANCA, is a rising Latin trap artist from Los Ángeles, California. With a passion for reggaeton and urban Latin music, Juva has been making waves in the industry for the past two years. Born on January 4th, Juva’s musical journey began with his first project “Cuerpo Caliente”. Nicky Jam, the legendary Latin artist, has been a major inspiration for Juva. Like Nicky Jam, Juva makes similar music that is a blend of reggaeton, Latin trap, and urban Latin, and he’s proud to have worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including the Perreo Instructor, ENVE, and Tega.
Juva is a self-made artist who writes his own material. However, he also collaborates with other artists to create unique music video concepts. He along with his brother are the two behind the majority of the creative visuals you may have already seen for his songs.
Being an independent artist, Juva is currently not signed to a label and has no specific plans regarding a record deal or distribution deal at the moment. Nonetheless, he is grateful for the support of his family, who have been pushing him since day one. In a clear call back to his roots, the name “Juva” stems from the first two letters of his first and last names put together.
COVID-19 has had a big impact on Juva’s career, as it was during quarantine that his passion for music became a reality. He sees the pandemic as a turning point in his career and is grateful for the opportunities it has brought him. In the future, Juva sees himself performing on big stages and making great music for a sad world.
He’s got a passion for fashion, with a love for brands like Collision, Swon By Us, Visionare, and Nike. For shopping, he loves browsing ASOS for their great clothes. In his free time, Juva enjoys driving his favorite car, the Dodge Challenger, and traveling to Mexico, a place he visits at least 3-4 times a year.
In conclusion, Juva is a talented and versatile Latin trap artist who is making a name for himself in the industry. With his creative skills, passion for reggaeton, and drive to succeed, he is definitely one to watch in the coming years.
Jake Strain’s newest video “Bars & Flows” is a must-watch for any hip-hop fan who appreciates traditional elements of the genre. The track is a showcase of his impressive lyrical skills, as well as his attention to flow, wordplay, and storytelling. Through his music, Jake Strain is keeping the roots of hip-hop alive, and he has quickly gained a dedicated fan base, known as the “Straingerz.”
It’s no surprise that Jake Strain has caught the attention of big names in the industry, after his recent collaboration with The Game on “Shooting Stars” and his ability to create music that resonates with a wide audience. This collaboration has helped raise Jake Strain’s profile in the industry, and it’s a promising sign for his future as an artist. Right now Jake has almost 150,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.
Overall, “Bars & Flows” is a testament to Jake Strain’s passion for hip-hop, and his dedication to his craft is evident in every aspect of his performance. If you’re looking for an artist who’s keeping the traditional elements of hip-hop alive, then Jake Strain is an artist to watch out for.
You can also follow him on Instagram @Strain and @JakeStrain on Twitter!
David Boyd, better known by his stage name Dave Skillz, is a former Engineering Aide in the United States Navy who made the transition to become a successful rap star. Boyd served in the Navy and was attached to the Seabees NMCB 74 & NMCB 5, where he traveled to various countries like Ethiopia, Japan, Guam, Costa Rica, and Djibouti.
While serving in the Navy, Skillz began releasing freestyle mixtapes, which received positive feedback from DJs. It was this feedback that convinced him that it was time to leave the Navy and pursue his passion for a music career. After his service, Skillz attended the Art Institute of Los Angeles to study audio production before returning to his hometown of Atlanta to finish his education and take music seriously.
In 2018, Boyd released his debut album, Juicin Thru The City, under his stage name Dave Skillz. The album featured the hit song “Runnin Loose” produced by Atlanta producers Nard & B, who are known for their work with Migos. Juicin Thru The City gained over one million streams worldwide and established Dave Skillz as a rising star in the music industry.
Since his departure from the Navy, Dave Skillz has been on tour, seen in two editions of XXL magazine, released several stunning music videos, received over one million streams, and even acted in the movie “Out On A Lim” on Tubi. He has also started his own production company, Level Up Sound, which aims to raise the sound experience in music and visuals to the next level.
Dave Skillz’s music is known for its unique blend of genres, including rap, pop, and R&B. He uses his life experiences and the things he has witnessed in the world to create music that resonates with his listeners. His music is characterized by high energy, catchy beats, and clever wordplay.
Dave Skillz’s transition from the Navy to a rap star is a testament to the fact that it is never too late to pursue your dreams. He used the skills he learned in the Navy, combined them with his passion for music, and created a successful career for himself. Skillz’s story is an inspiration to anyone who has ever felt that they could not pursue their dreams. Dave Skillz is proof that with hard work, dedication, and perseverance, anything is possible.
Ice-T received the 2,747th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday (February 17). During the ceremony, presenters Chuck D, television producer Dick Wolf and follow Law & Order actor Mariska Hargitay praised the 65-year-old actor for his legendary career. Ice Cube, Russell Simmons, Mike Epps, The Rhyme Syndicate, Body Count and wife Coco were also among the many in attendance.
Wolf, who took the podium first, called him “the coolest guy I have ever met.” He continued, “I don’t know what the term is. The bomb? I don’t know. Ice is cool. He is one actor who has been with me for 25 years who’s never caused a delay, has never complained about the size of his trailer. Basically, [he] comes to work, says his lines and goes home very happy. It’s a treat for me to see this happen […] There are very few people that I met over the course of my career that has the universal appeal that Ice has.”
Chuck D took the stand next and marveled at Ice-T’s many accomplishments and the indelible mark he’s left on Hip-Hop.
“On the music side, I don’t know how many icons are they gonna put on your star, Ice?” he said about the multi-hyphenate. “Today is a good day, like our little brother Ice Cube said.”
Unbeknownst to the Public Enemy powerhouse, Ice Cube was in the crowd, so Ice-T brought Cube on stage and shared a moment. Hargitay, meanwhile, nearly cried as she talked about her bond with Ice. Both made it abundantly clear just how much admiration they had for one another.
“It is so profoundly right that your name is now here commemorated forever in this place because there’s something else that I hold sacred, and that is friendship,” she said. “Your achievements and your artistry and your whole story runs so deep. At a time when people overuse words without thinking, you are indeed the real OG. To me, Ice, the reason you’re here in my heart is because you are the OG of friendship.
“You are the real deal — my true blue, authentic, unshakeable friend, and I can’t tell you what that means to me. You have been such a joy. You’re the embodiment of loyalty. You tell the truth, you keep it real. We laugh every day, you grieve with me in times of sorrow, and you keep things in perspective. You’ve never failed me once. In 22 years, I’ve never heard Ice complain.”
When it was time for Ice-T to say a few words, he proceeded to deliver an impromptu 11-minute speech full of fervor. He touched on the origins of his career and birth of gangsta rap, which he helped pioneer on the West Coast.
“I wore these sunglasses not for fashion, but I knew they might make me cry up in this m###########,” he told the crowd. “But let’s start if off like this—I never thought I would get a star. I mean, really? The way my life was going, it was like, ‘What can we come up in Hollywood and steal?’ We was really out here causing problems. This was just out of the question; show business was out of the question. And then Hip-Hop came and I found something that I could do.
“What I did was tell the stories of the life I was living, and we invented a genre. Well, Ice Cube co-invented this genre called gangster rap. When I was doing it, they didn’t have a name for it. We were calling it reality rap. Then Cube came out and said, ‘Straight outta Compton/ Crazy m########### named Ice Cube/ From the gang called N-ggas With Attitudes.” And the press said, ‘Oh, well, that’s gangsta rap. Isn’t that gangsta rap?’ Then I had to follow up Cube and be like, ‘OK, well I’m the original gangster. Let’s go!'”
Toward the end of the speech, Ice-T thanked his “haters” for motivating him, conjuring up memories of his infamous Chappelle’s Show skit in which he plays the Original Player Hater.
“I really want to thank the m###########’ haters, cause you really make me get up in the morning and be the best I can be,” he said with a laugh. “All the naysayers, all the people that wanted to end my career, now I’m on the Walk of Fame. And that’s the motivation. You got to let the haters motivate you. If it wasn’t for the haters, I definitely wouldn’t have pulled this off, I swear to God. Thank you so much. I’m going to give you so much more to hate in the future, trust me. I love y’all.”
XXXTENTACION’s murder trial is underway and suspect Dedrick Williams’ attorney, Mauricio Padilla, is still trying to get Drake to talk. The Miami-Herald reports Padilla filed a motion in Broward court on Friday (February 17) accusing Drake’s armed guards of blocking the subpoena.
Broward Judge Michael Usan vacated an order on Tuesday (February 14) that would’ve forced Drake to give a virtual deposition on February 24. The order threatened him with contempt of court if he didn’t show.
Because Padilla still retained the power to subpoena Drake after Judge Usan’s order, he issued another motion asking the court to require a deposition from Drake. He again wants him held in contempt of court if he misses it. Padilla remains convinced Drake is somehow connected to X’s 2018 killing due to past beef.
“The court explained the importance of balancing the rights of the defendants to investigate this first degree murder case properly with Aubrey Drake Graham’s privacy issues,” the motion read. “It was clear by the court’s ruling that he expected for the parties to work together and that despite entering the order vacating, that he expected the deposition to take place.”
Padilla added Cohen refused to accept a subpoena for Drake to testify. Earlier this week, a servicer tried to serve the subpoena to Drake in California but was met with armed guards at his home.
Drake’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, counters there’s a “lack of foundation.” Law & Crime shared video of the court proceedings on Monday (February 13). Cohen explained Padilla sent Drake a Zoom link for the deposition without sealing it. Days later, Padilla filed a notice with the court but failed to include details on how the Zoom interview would be conducted. Cohen therefore claimed the subpoena was “procedurally defective.”
Judge Usan will likely see the motion on Tuesday (February 21) following Monday’s court holiday.
Ice Cube recently fielded some questions from Wall Street‘s Maria Bartiromo about his BIG3 basketball league. Before Season 6 gets underway on June 25, the gangsta rap pioneer talked about plans to sell some of the teams. He couldn’t get into too much detail, but he mentioned the league was in negotiations.
“We’ve been talking to owners of teams, some MLB, NFL,” he said. “We want real owners, guys who know how to promote the sport in their cities, a guy who knows the city. Not just a guy but investors who are familiar with the cities and very active in the cities they’re in. That’s part of our overall plan.”
Ice Cube was then asked about the current state of the country—which is experiencing a fentanyl epidemic and rampant homelessness in all major cities— and whether people should be “worried” the country is on the wrong track.
“I think they should be [worried],” he said. “The country is very uneasy right now. Everybody got to do their part. The BIG3, we’re going from city to city this year. We’re not in our bubble like we have been in the last couple of years. We’re going to be all over the country this summer, hopefully making cities a little better than we found them when we leave. That’s our plan. I think it should be everybody’s plan. Everybody’s got to look in the mirror and say, ‘What can I do to make things better?’ That’s the only way it’s going to change.”
Ice Cube has been a proponent of socio-political change since the early N.W.A days. Decades later, he’s still pushing for action with songs such as “Arrest The President” form 2018’s Everythang’s Corrupt. Find the full clip here.
I know Juelz Santana loves his wife Kimbella. You know how I know? When he got on bended knee and proposed, he creased his Timberland boot. And, it was then that I knew that he loved her. Anyway, fast forward a few years…they have split. I do not know if they are divorced yet…but it ain’t looking too good.
What did he do on the Valentine’s Day holiday? My man went on bended knee again in full humble mood. Basically he begged for his wife back openly on social media. I’m not mad at him. Other people have done that such as Lil Durk. You just have to do what you have to do some times and be a Man about it. The only thing is, will it work?
The sad reality is his once you get out of step with the ladies those DMS get to pop in and they start to see the world for what it is – limitless! And these are not your old school women – these are new women! They have plenty of options.
So, just like Lil Durk, Juelz got curved. She did not say no though! So there’s still hope. At any rate, what do you think about this. I mean he went and got his teeth fixed! Again! He loves that woman!
A Georgia grocery store is under fire after creating a Black History Month display, including the clinched Black power fist, terms like “Say it Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud,” along with a life-size cut out of Snoop Dogg and his 19 Crimes wine brand.
Community stakeholders say it is disgraceful, offensive, and stereotypical.
One of the loudest voices was Johnnie Jones, a former president of the local NAACP and history-making pilot. He called the display “offensive.”
“Proud of drinking wine? No. We’re proud of the Tuskegee Airmen whose shoulders I stand on,” said Jones. “We need to be thirsty for knowledge,” WSB-TV reports him as saying.
Others like Michael Drummond, a customer at the Kroger on Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree City, said, “It’s very negative,” adding, “they really promoting alcohol.”
After getting complaints about the display, Kroger opted to take down what they thought was a celebratory tribute to Blackness, and issued this statement,
“Kroger is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all we do. Our intentions are never meant to be offensive.”
Not everyone was upset.
Pam Lewis, also a customer, said, “I didn’t think there was anything wrong with showing a display of Snoop. I mean, if you want to drink wine whether it’s Black History Month or not it shouldn’t really make any difference,” she said.
Snoop Dogg was not connected to this promotion; he was only featured in the display.
Just as news of 6ix9ine’s Israel concert was announced, the Biggest Opp has again made headlines on the international front.
According to local reports, the Brooklyn rapper is accused of causing chaos after tossing money at fans in Havana, Cuba, but accounts differ.
Some people say on Thursday, February 16th, 6ix9ine threw money out of a window at the Grand Packard Iberostar hotel, where he was staying. Others say he made it rain from his car.
RAPERO 6IX9INE LANZA DÓLARES DESDE SU HABITACIÓN DE HOTEL EN LA HABANA. Fidel , Raúl , el PCC y @DiazCanelB ustedes han llevado al pueblo Cubano a perder hasta la dignidad . CUBANOOO RESPÉTATE Y LUCHA POR TU LIBERTAD , SALE PARA LA CALLE PERO A LUCHAR, NO A VENERAR A UN ARTISTA… pic.twitter.com/hTdQDER0gw
Either way, the gesture has been seen by many, including the Cuban government, as a “humiliating” and “shameful” act, amping up images of poverty that many people around the world have about the small island country.
In fact, it has been reported that the government shut down the internet for hours to stop the videos of the incident from circulating.
Earlier in the week, the rapper posted videos of him in Cuba but has since deleted them.
No one knows precisely why the rapper is/was in Cuba since Tourism is prohibited. Americans are only allowed to go if they are traveling in a group for a “people-to-people” cultural/educational tour.
Regarding the money, the rainbow-haired rapper has issued a disclaimer saying, on his Instagram Stories days ago, “I ain’t got no money, that money you be seeing me with on Instagrams that be fake money, props.”
Harlem rapper Cam’ron took to social media to share the sad news of his mother passing earlier this month.
Notoriously private when it comes to his real personal life, the Dipset artist posted on Instagram an emotional tribute to his mom, Ms. Fredericka Giles.
“Right now, I don’t have the strength to put into words to express what my mom means to me, and I’d have to right (sic) a book and maybe I will,” he wrote.
First, he shared a little bit about her character and the tremendous fortitude she demonstrated over the last 15 years of her life.
The caption remembered, “In 2007 my mom had a stroke leaving her partially paralyzed on her left side and a speech impediment, but if you followed her or was her friend on social media you would never know any of that. She was witty, funny, intelligent, sarcastic, and outspoken. People would say ‘Cam I know you’re writing ya moms’ captions’ and I wasn’t. I would see my moms’ captions and say ‘Where are you learning this?’ (Lingo) she’d tell me ‘be easy lil homie’ lol.”
Cam’ron said at first, he didn’t want to post publicly about her passing but decided to because of the impact his fans (and those she created on her own) had on her last days.
“I’m so sad to inform you guys of her passing. I wasn’t going to share this because I’m in a lot of pain and Didn’t think it was anyone’s business, But thinking about it, I really wanted to thank you all for making my moms’ days and nights for the last decade or so,” he explained. “Social media was her go-to for, entertainment, news, general gossip etc.”
The “Oh Boy” chart-topper said he would send her clips and news about him. She also made friends that she would even push to get passes to his shows.
“If I had a show anywhere (Boston, Cali, Texas, etc.) and she’d say, ‘Yo my friend is gonna be at the show get him/her in!’ And I’d say ‘Mom, you don’t know these people.’ She’d say, ‘Yes, I do that’s my friend.’”
Cam said he would reply to his mother, saying, “You never even met them.” Her reply would be, “ I SAID GET THEM IN!!!” And the dutiful son would oblige.
“She wanted to know a couple months ago why she wasn’t verified, she said, ‘I need that blue check, yo’ and my pr person @pqchanel made that happen (thank you for that),” he remembered.
He ended his sharing by talking about his last birthday with her.
“She wasn’t doing well on my bday that just passed, and when I walked in her room (in the hospital) she was on IG saying, ‘Everyone wants to know what’s up with me ’cause I didn’t post for your bday.’ I said do you want me to help you make one? She was like ‘Nah.’ She wouldn’t want anybody else posting for her. She felt that like having a ghostwriter I guess,” he wrote.
“So, this message is really for y’all guys (her social media friends) thank you all for liking, loving, and appreciating my mom,” he concluded before calling her his “biggest supporter” and “best friend.”
AllHipHop.com sends our condolences and heartfelt wishes to the family of Cameron Giles, during this time of bereavement.
Charleston White is fuming mad over the cancellation of his appearance in Houston, Texas, and he blamed the local police for ruining his show last night (February 17th).
According to Charleston, the cops refused to provide protection for his “Charleston White and Friends Comedy Tour” due to his ongoing feud with J Prince of Rap-A-Lot/Mob Ties. Apparently, officials were concerned about the safety of both Charleston and the audience.
The polarizing figure knows that J Prince is powerful in the Houston music scene, with connections that reach far and wide, so he decided to scrap his appearance.
“It’s done been confirmed. James Prince runs Houston. The Mayor and the Houston Police Department say that they are getting calls that Charleston White is gonna be speaking at an event. Houston Police Department sounds like a bunch of p###### to me,” Charleston White snapped.
“I see why Rap-A-Lot runs that s###. No wonder they Mob Ties. No wonder everybody got to check in y’all. Now I’m checking in with the police department. The police department told me, ‘hey, man, you got a problem with Mr. James Prince. We don’t want no problems. The mayor’s office called and say, ‘hey, Mr. Charleston, we hear you got a problem with James Prince. Man, we scared of him.’ I swear to God, yall. I just got the call from the Houston Mayor’s office and the gang unit Police Department in Houston, Texas. They are scardified of Rap-A-Lot.”
During a heated moment, Charleston White paced around his house, still reeling from the cancellation of his appearance in Houston. He made his way to his closet, where he keeps an arsenal of guns.
With a fierce expression, Charleston grabbed a couple of them and returned to the camera, declaring that Rap-A-Lot Records didn’t run “a damn thing” in Dallas and that he wouldn’t be intimidated by anyone, no matter how powerful they were.
“This what I’ll say to the Houston Police Department. Y’all can suck my d##k too. F### Houston. N#### f### Houston, Texas. I’m spending my own g###### money to come down here to talk to you poor ass dumb ass m############ Houstonians. F### Houston,” Charleston White fumed.
“F### Harris, PD. C########## pigs. Ya’ll some m############ cowards. Man, let me get my g###### guns and go to the g###### gun range. This is what I got for Rap-A-Lot Records. I got a whole bunch of g###### m############ guns for Rap-A-Lot. Man, Houston police y’all some p######,” Charleston continued.
Charleston even called Houston’s Mayor, Sylvester Turner, a homophobic slur.
“Rap-A-Lot got y’all scared in the mayor’s office. Y’all just had a f##### mayor down there in Houston, a gay mayor,” he snarled.
The latest video has undoubtedly ratcheted up the tension between Charleston and J Prince, who have already been engaged in a bitter feud for some time.
Only time will tell what the fallout of this latest episode will be, but for now, Charleston was standing his ground and refusing to back down.
