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Premiere Alert: Tian Boothe Dazzles Us With ‘CP Original’

Although very new to the music scene, Tian Boothe has accomplished so much in a brief period of time than most people do in a lifetime. In 2016 she switched from her Master of Science in Software Engineering to study Cinema Production in Los Angeles. She’s worked with sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, architect Gino Ferrari, fashion designer Inga Nataya, composer Ko-Wei Chen, actors Malcolm David Kelly, Third World Don, Cate Kessler, Amira Harvey, Erika Stasiuleviciute, Journey Christine, Mair Mulroney, Nika Balina and many more.

Tian has been writing the lyrics and script and has just finished her album E. R. Emotional Release which will also be a feature film. 

If that’s not enough, Tian lends her own vocals, writing her own songs, which she produces, along with producing her own music videos. In addition, Tian demonstrates her kindness and compassion for others through her actions, volunteering for community service organizations, and assisting in raising funds for various causes.

Tian’s previous release Shattered Dream was definitely one to talk about and never ceases to amaze viewers. Her sound blends pop, indie style R&B, and hints of classical tones.

“CP Original” opens on gleaming synth colors, glowing and radiant, flowing into a delicious R&B melody flavored with the essence of trap/hip-hop. A huge throbbing bassline and tight, crisp instruments drive the contagiously smooth rhythm.

A sparkling beat infuses the tune with delicious textures, as Tian’s silky tones glide overhead, imbuing the lyrics with tantalizing surface colors. The combination of melodic sonority and rap-lite flow gives the tune vibrancy and nuanced sonic shifts.

“It’s my fantasy/ Every kiss / Between you and me” 

“CP Original” delivers cool savors of pop, an infectious rhythmic pulse, and alluring breakdowns, all capped by the glossy tones of Tian Boothe.

Jesse Williams Picture Leak Condemned By Angry Co-Star, Fans Of Actor Still Overjoyed

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is “appalled” by the leaked footage of his Take Me Out co-star Jesse Williams naked on stage.

Despite audience members being required to keep devices in sealed cases during the Broadway play, pictures and video of the “Grey’s Anatomy” actor baring all for a full-frontal nude scene circulated on social media on Monday.

The “Modern Family” actor, who stars alongside Williams in the play, condemned the leak on Twitter on Tuesday night.

“I’m appalled by the disrespect shown to the actors of our company whose vulnerability on stage ever night is crucial to ‘Take Me Out.’ Anyone who applauds or trivializes this behavior has no place in the theater which has always been a safe space for artists & audience members,” he wrote, before insisting that the nudity only features in a small portion of the show.

“And truly, if nudity is what you are coming for…you are in for a long boring night. It’s within a challenging 2 and a half hour play with big ideas, beautiful language & remarkable acting from a company of 11 actors that you will have to sit thru as well. You’ll be bored.”

Officials from Second Stage Theater, which produced the revival, also issued a statement about the footage.

“It is deeply unfortunate that one audience member chose to disrespect the production, their fellow audience members, and, most importantly, the cast in this manner,” they stated. “Taking naked pictures of anyone without their consent is highly objectionable and can have severe legal consequences. Posting it on the internet is a gross and unacceptable violation of trust between the actor and audience forged in the theater community.”

They went on to reveal they will be adding additional staff at the Hayes Theater to enforce their phone-free policy and are working to get the nudes taken down.

Jesse Williams has yet to comment on the leak. 

He spoke about his nude scene earlier this week, telling talk show host Andy Cohen, “Everybody makes such a big deal. It’s a body. Once you see it, you realize it’s whatever… I just have to not make it that big of a deal.”

Williams, Ferguson, and their co-star Michael Oberholtzer were nominated for Tony Awards for their performances on Monday.

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Dave Chappelle Attacker Too Dangerous To Be Released

The man accused of attacking Dave Chappelle onstage has pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanor charges, but a judge is refusing to release him. 

Isaiah Lee allegedly ran onto the stage and tackled Chappelle to the floor during the comedian’s “Netflix Is A Joke” set at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles last week.

Los Angeles Police Department investigators have alleged Lee was carrying a “replica handgun with a knife blade inside” at the time of the incident.

Lee appeared in court for the first time last week and entered a not guilty plea concerning the charges of battery, possession of a weapon with intent to assault, unauthorized access to the stage area during a performance, and commission of an act that delays an event or interferes with a performer.

He is currently being held on $30,000 bail. 

Yesterday (May 10th), Lee’s lawyer asked his client to be released on his own recognizance, but a judge denied his request to be released to house arrest and electronic monitoring. 

Lee will stay locked up until his pre-trial date of May 20th. He remains in jail on bail and has been ordered to stay 100 yards (91 meters) from Chappelle if released.

If convicted, Lee could face up to 18 months in county jail and/or up to $4,000 in fines.

In the days after the incident, Chappelle’s representative insisted he didn’t want the attack to “overshadow the magic” of the comedy event.

“The performances by Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl were epic and record-breaking, and he refuses to allow last night’s incident to overshadow the magic of this historic moment,” his representative said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “Dave Chappelle celebrated four nights of comedy and music, setting record-breaking sales for a comedian at the Hollywood Bowl. This run ties Chappelle with Monty Python for the most headlined shows by any comedian at the Hollywood Bowl, reaching 70,000 fans of diverse backgrounds during the first Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival.”

R. Kelly “Staring Down The Barrel” Of A Life Sentence Says His Lawyer

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly will be going back to trial to face charges connected to inappropriate sexual conduct with girls (and possibly guys). 

The Grammy award-winner, who is already serving time in New York, will return to his hometown of Chicago, where a federal court will determine his fate.

According to Radar Online, a date has been set for August 1st, 2022, for Robert Kelly’s federal sex crimes, child pornography, and obstruction of justice trial, which could get him life in prison.

The artist’s lawyer Jennifer Bonjean had asked U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber to extend him a three-month delay in the legal proceedings, but that request was denied.

Bonjean, the attorney who also represented Bill Cosby and helped him return home on a technicality, received the denial on Tuesday, May 10th, during a telephone conference.

The delay request centered around the legal team being unprepared. The lawyer said she and her team have an “exorbitant amount of material to digest” in order to be ready. Bonjean also tried to express the urgency of the request, saying the man’s life was on the line.

In a Fox News interview, she said R. Kelly was “looking down the barrel of a life sentence.”

The judge didn’t go for her reasoning, saying, “The problem is, this case has been delayed time and time again.”

“This case is going to have to go to trial.”

Bonjean reportedly has another request still before Leinenweber. She filed a motion to have the judge drop multiple pending charges against the singer. The judge has not moved on that motion as of publishing.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, R. Kelly is currently serving time after a New York federal court convicted him on nine counts of racketeering charges and violations of the Mann Act.

He is still awaiting sentencing for the charges in New York. 

This story is developing.

Black Thought And Danger Mouse Create A Funky Classic

With Kendrick Lamar dominating the music talk, we must be reminded that there are other geniuses! The griot known as Black Thought is still spitting those bars that we love him for and, with Danger Mouse on the track, your computer may spontaneously combust. Check out “No Gold Teeth” and let us know what you think in the comments.

Why They Are Saying Gunna Will Snitch!

I admit. I do not follow Gunna closely. So, there’s this thing: when he was younger, he was a part of a “Crime Stoppers” segment. It seemed like he was advocating for those that snitch. There are some dudes talking over it so it makes it hard to hear. But if you listen, that is basically what is happening.

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And then there is this acting moment where he does snitch as a character!

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What is this from? He said, “Get Me Some MAC DONALD’S.” Oscar worthy!

Real life is a bit different. Peep his mug shot.

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I don’t wish jail on no man, but we have to move smarter. We have to evolved past this and also impart wise habits on the young people.

Wack100 Replies To J. Prince With Receipts

Wack100 And J Prince Go At It Online!

It looks like we have a real Mexican standoff. Wack100 had some unscrupulous dealings, according to J Prince. J Prince maintains that a lady conducted an interview with the infamous Larry Hoover. This interview was supposed to go to the family or some other place, but somehow it got over to Wack100. Anyway, I do not know what is being said in the interview, but the current efforts seem to be pointing towards monetization. They want to sell the interview to someone else.

Now, after a lot of back and forth, Wack100 has decided to unearth text conversations that say Wack has worked with J. Prince on this matter. ButI need you all to look at this video and tell me what you make of it.

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I would assume that, because we don’t hear from Larry Hoover often, this interview is valuable. I don’t know but the texts seem to say that the interview will lead to TV and Film opportunities. My assumption is also that it will create money for the Hoover family. Also, the narrative. We have not really seen the story of Larry Hoover told in the form of a movie or TV series. The narrative is important if they are looking to push for freedom.

All money ain’t good money!

Wack responded before, basically yelling at somebody we do not yell at. He is a loud boisterous guy that doesn’t bite his tongue for anyone, including J Prince. What will happen next is anyone’s guess I do not think that J Prince will continue to tongue wrestle with Wack because he feels he’s law enforcement. But more importantly, this interview. What is it about this interview that is creating such a fervor?

I have to be honest I am tired of all the fighting and disagreements and Beef within the Hip-Hop community. It seems like there’s nothing but chaos and confusion. I would love to get back to the music. We just saw Kendrick Lamar drop incredible visuals and an amazing song. And one day later, all this crap happens. Let’s get back to the music y’all!

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Kevin Hart Taps Marshawn Lynch, Sasha Banks & More For ‘Cold As Balls’

Superstar comedian Kevin Hart hosts new episodes of Cold as Balls. Season 6 of the talk show premiered on May 10 on YouTube and Facebook.

The first installment of the new season featured Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Fellow NFL Pro Bowlers Marshawn Lynch, Malcolm Jenkins, Von Miller, George Kittle, and DK Metcalf will make appearances as well.

Additionally, Kevin Hart will interview WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Sasha Banks. Viewers will get to see 3-time Olympic Gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White on the digital series too.

“It has been incredible to watch Cold as Balls grow season after season and become a massive success,” says Kevin Hart. “I’m so excited to be back in the cold tubs to have more in-depth conversations and ask our slate of extraordinary guests my ice-cold, pressing questions.”

Hart’s HARTBEAT media company presents Cold as Balls. The show is also produced with OBB Pictures, the film/television division of OBB Media. Cold as Balls, powered by OldSpice, has amassed over 1.34 billion views.

“Kevin’s at the top of his game, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue this journey with him and HARTBEAT,” states Michael D. Ratner, OBB’s Founder/CEO. “We’re incredibly proud of the massive audience that this partnership has built and are excited to give our fans a brand new season in the tub.”

New episodes of Kevin Hart’s Cold as Balls air every Tuesday. The program runs on the Laugh Out Loud YouTube channel, Cold as Balls Facebook page, and Kevin Hart’s Facebook page.

Gunna Officially Surrenders To Authorities For RICO Charge

The number one news story in Hip Hop this week involves Young Thug and Gunna. The two YSL recording artists, and around two dozen other individuals, have been arrested in Fulton County, Georgia.

Young Thug (born Jeffery Lamar Williams) is facing multiple counts connected to a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) case. Gunna has been officially arrested on RICO charges as well.

According to the Fulton County jail records, authorities charged Gunna (born Sergio Giavanni Kitchens) with one count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office booked the “Drip Too Hard” rapper on May 11.

Gunna’s RICO charge is connected to an alleged incident that took place in January 2013. Some of Young Thug’s charges also date back to 2013 as well as 2018. However, the YSL boss is presently facing gang-related charges from 2022 as well.

Fulton County accused Young Thug of street gang affiliation, being involved in illegal drug distribution, and possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. At the moment, Thugger has nine charges filed against him.

“As the District Attorney of Fulton County my number one focus is targeting gangs, and there’s a reason for that, they are committing conservatively 75% to 80% of all of the violent crime that we are seeing within our community and so they have to be rooted out of our community,” said Fulton County DA Fani Willis at a press conference.

Brian Steel, Young Thug’s attorney, vows to successfully defend his client. The lawyer stated, “I’ll tell you the response to any allegation; Mr. Williams committed no crime whatsoever, and we will fight to my last drop of blood to clear him.”

Gunna released his DS4Ever studio LP in January. The YSL Records-backed project debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart with 150,000 first-week units. Gunna also reached the peak of the Billboard 200 with 2020’s Wunna.

Ja Morant Talks Being Part Of “Hulu Sellouts” Campaign

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is one of the standout players of this year’s NBA Playoffs. Morant is not just putting up 27.1 points and 9.8 assists in the postseason, he is also starring in a new Hulu commercial.

Hulu launched the most recent installment in the streaming platform’s “Hulu Sellouts” campaign which originally launched in 2019. The company tapped Ja Morant to help inform the public that the Disney-owned service presents live television.

“I love Hulu and I love the commercials they’ve done with other athletes. To be a part of this campaign is huge,” stated Morant. “The production day was lit 🔥 and I think you can see that in the final commercial. I’m all about being cozy and the Hulu Couchleisure line is a great representation of that.”

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Ja Morant’s “Hulu + Live TV Couchleisure” spot will run on social media and numerous networks, including during the NBA playoff games. Fellow former NBA Rookie Of The Year winner, LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets, previously took part in the “LaMelo’s: The Hulu + Live TV Cereal” commercial.

Last week, Ja Morant also starred in the “Dark Mode” video for Beats by Dre. That 90-second ad included Quality Control rapper Lil Baby performing a new song about Morant and other NBA All-Stars.

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies currently trail Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors three games to one in the Western Conference Semifinals. The two teams will face off again tonight (May 11) in the best-of-seven series at 9:30 pm on TNT.

Gillie Da King Calls Lil Durk The New Jay-Z

Is Chicago’s Lil Durk this era’s Jay-Z (aka Hov)? Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast host Gillie Da King believes that answer is yes.

Gillie Da King appeared on the It’s Tricky with Raquel Harper show. A clip from the episode about Lil Durk went viral on social media this week.

“You know who the new Hov is – ‘I’m Durkio, but I’m Chicago JAY-Z,'” Gillie told Raquel Harper. “To the young street n#####, yes. Because Hov was about being a hustler, getting some money.”

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Lil Durk also agrees with Gillie Da King’s opinion. The 29-year-old Only The Family leader previously declared himself his city’s version of The Blueprint album creator.

“I’m Durkio, but I’m Chicago Jay-Z,” rapped Durk on “The Voice” track. Back in February 2021, Durk posted on Instagram, “I’m the Chicago Jay-Z 🐐.”

Lil Durk tripled down on that take last week. He wrote on Instagram, “I did some in Chicago nobody ever did for the artist and the city we was a family in there the opp word ain’t matter last night 💙 – Chicago JAY-Z.”

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Lil Uzi Vert Declares He’s “Going Back In Classic Mode”

Lil Uzi Vert dropped two projects in 2020 – his solo effort, Eternal Atake, and the joint project, Pluto x Baby Pluto, with Future. Uzi is apparently close to letting loose more content.

The Philadelphia-raised rapper teased that new music was on the way. He took to his Instagram account to deliver a message to his followers.

“This time, less talkin’ more working🤫💿💓💕,” Uzi wrote on Instagram Story. “Going back in classic mode🔥. [I’ve] been [through too] much this time around🦇. Nothin’ can break me.”

Eternal Atake debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 288,000 album-equivalent units in March 2020. Lil Uzi Vert’s sophomore studio LP is currently certified Platinum by the RIAA.

2017’s Luv Is Rage 2 also hit #1 on the Billboard 200. Future and Uzi’s Pluto x Baby Pluto came out in September of 2020. That project opened at #2 with 105,000 first-week units.

Lil Uzi Vert is presently signed to Generation Now/Atlantic Records. Generation Now is also the label home of Jack Harlow whose Come Home The Kids Miss You album arrived on May 6.

Suspect OTB Drops “Brick By Brick” Video & Stephen Mee NFT Collaboration 

Suspect OTB launched his new single “Brick By Brick,” as an innovative NFT collaboration with artist Stephen Mee. 

Mee began a life of crime aged nine and received a 30 sentence for smuggling cocaine in 1996 . While serving a 16-year prison stint, he returned to his love of art. When released, he used his time behind bars as the inspiration behind an immersive art installation and his transition into the metaverse.  

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The artist’s collaboration with the U.K rapper in conjunction with 9 Protocol features 277 virtual bricks from Stephen’s recent immersive installation “Release Mee.” The collectible NFT token accompanies the new single from Suspect OTB, “Brick By Brick,” and also includes a video documenting the launch.  

The bricks, available now as an NFT, are a digital recreation of the bricks used in Mee’s exhibition at the Oxo Tower in London. The immersive installation featured 640 hempcrete bricks modeled after Mee’s former 6×6 prison cell. Blockchain technology allows NFT holders to gain music royalties to Suspect’s music.  

Suspect OTB On “Reimagining” The Idea Of Bricks

Mee and Suspect share a mutual understanding of the brick concept, positively flipping the obvious connotation into art and music.  

“The song is about reimagining the meaning of the bricks that are now being represented as NFTs” Suspect OTB noted in a press release. “And building the foundations for Stephen and I to connect others creating art in this digital world.” 

“Taking the bricks that formed my prison cell into the digital space as NFTs represents the idea of rebuilding a life in the metaverse. A place to create something new,” added Mee. 

The “Release Mee” NFT drop is available now through 9 Protocol. Check out the video featuring Suspect OTB and Stephen Mee below and their short film here.  

Meanwhile, a new Suspect album is on the way, due later this year. The rapper is back in the studio, and while details on the project are scarce, previous features include the likes of Giggs, Skepta, Ghetts, Potter Payper, and more. 

Dr. Dre Donates $10 Million To Compton High School’s New Performing Arts Center 

Dr. Dre is giving back to his community after pledging $10 million for a new performing arts center at the high school in his hometown of Compton. 

His contribution goes towards a new $200-million campus for Compton High School. The Los Angeles Times reports the rapper/producer pledged the $10 million for a new 900-person capacity performing arts center at the school. The facility will be named the “Andre ‘Dr. Dre’ Young” Performing Arts Centre,” in his honor.  

Dr. Dre attended the school’s groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday (May 7) and talked about the importance of funding the arts.  

Dr. Dre On The Importance Of Funding The Arts

“I was an artistic kid in school with no outlet for it. I knew I had something special to offer to the world, but with nothing to support my gift, schools left me feeling unseen…This city is special, and [the] young people living in it are special.”  

Dr. Dre continued, “I’ve always wondered how much further ahead I might have been had the resources I needed in school were available. If I had learned more about the business industry, I would have saved myself [an] extreme amount of time, money and most importantly, [made] a lot of friendships.” 

The new Compton High School campus will serve up to 1,800 students, with the possibility of facilitating a further 450. A new academic building, gym, aquatics center, football stadium, and track are all part of the new project.  

Meanwhile, the school’s principal, Rigoberto Roman said, “This new campus that will be erected, it will be erected upon deep roots and outstanding accomplishments that have been established over decades. Let us embrace this change for the sake of our future and our children’s future. This is a type of change to celebrate.” 

The newly built campus is scheduled to open its doors at the beginning of 2025. 

DaBaby Responds To DaniLeigh’s Diss Track: “Tell Them Folks The Real Reason Why I Put You Out” 

DaBaby had some words of advice for the mother of his daughter, DaniLeigh, after she dropped a diss track and opened up about their relationship during a recent interview.  

“I was gon respond a different way, but I gathered myself and I decided to respond this way,” DaBaby shared in a video posted to his IG story. “Um, first of all, I feel like you waited too late. I told you back in December you should capitalize off the situation,” he continued. “I feel like that’s a bad move. It’s a green move for y’know, your label to have you drop the interview the same time you dropping a new song. I feel like yall should have put that together better,” he added.  

DaBaby then claimed DaniLeigh was “getting busy” with him “at the London that whole week” before the bowling alley incident with her brother. He then alleged that they stopped living together because she was harassing the mother of his oldest child.   

“I feel like you should tell them, folks, the real reason why I put you out. It’s ‘cause you were stalking my other baby mama, and that s### was affecting, you know, the relationship with my princess, my big girl.” 

DaBaby Claps Back On Instagram Live

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AllHipHop reported the November argument between DaBaby and DaniLeigh, which led to cops attending after he told her to leave. Much of the incident played out on Instagram live, and DaniLeigh was charged with simple assault the following day.  

The “ROCKSTAR” rapper’s response comes after the Def Jam singer dropped her new single, “Dead To Me.”

“Momma never liked your ass/Brother wanna fight your ass/Daddy hate your trifling ass,” she sings.  She also shared her side of the story with Angie Martinez regarding the November 2021 dispute. Check it out here.  

Prosecutors Using Young Thug Lyrics & Social Media Posts Against Him In RICO Case  

Prosecutors are using Young Thug lyrics against the rapper in his racketeering case.  

Thugger is among the 28 YSL rappers named as defendants in a 56-count RICO indictment following his arrest on Monday (May 9). According to the indictment, Young Thug is accused of acting as an accomplice to murder. The charges against him include Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and Participation in Criminal Street Gang Activity. Gunna is also named in the case.

The indictment stems from a long-running feud between the YSL gang and the rival YFN crew, both connected to the Bloods.  

Young Thug Lyrics Cited In Indictment

A Rolling Stone report revealed prosecutors are using the rapper’s lyrics and social media interactions to paint him as a violent gang figure. Lyrics from a total of nine Young Thug songs were listed in the indictment. The most recent song was last year’s Young Thug/Gunna collaboration “Ski” and the earliest being 2014’s “Eww.” 

Other Young Thug lyrics listed in the indictment include Young Thug’s 2018 collaboration with Nicki Minaj “Anybody” (“I never killed anybody but I got something to do with that body”); 2018’s “Just How It Is” (“Gave the lawyer close to two mil, he handles all the killings”); and 2020’s “Take It to Trial” (“For slimes you know I kill, trial, I done beat it twice, state, I’m undefeated like feds came and snatched me”). 

Prosecutors allege that Thugger’s raps constituted “an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.” Social media posts by Young Thug and other YSL members also carried the same allegation. 

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis answered questions about the use of music and lyrics in the indictment at a press conference. 

“This issue’s been ruled on by the courts — I knew that that question was coming, she said. I believe in the first amendment, it’s one of our most precious rights. However, the first amendment does not protect people from prosecutors using it as evidence if it is such. In this case, we put it as overt and predicate acts within the RICO count, because we believe that’s exactly what it is.” 

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Thuggers’s Lawyer Speaks

However, Young Thug, who made his first court appearance on Tuesday, maintains his innocence.  

“Mr. Williams has committed no violation of law, whatsoever. We will fight this case ethically, legally, and zealously. Mr. Williams will be cleared,” stated Brian Steel, Young Thug’s lawyer. 

Steel also added, “I’ll tell you the response to any allegation; Mr. Williams committed no crime whatsoever, and we will fight to my last drop of blood to clear him.” 

Tekashi 6ix9ine Trolls Young Thug & Gunna Over Rico Indictment: “Jail Bout To Be Crazy For Bro” 

Tekashi 6ix9ine used Young Thug and Gunna’s RICO indictment as an excuse to troll them on Instagram. 

The notorious troll took to Instagram after the rappers were named among 28 defendants in a 56-count indictment from Fulton County, Georgia. He took to his Instagram Stories to roast Thug and Gunna, making a joke out of their legal struggles.  

He shared a clip of Gunna’s performance in the 2021 film Dutch, and added several crying with laughter emojis. “Get me McDonald’s,” an orange jumpsuit-wearing Gunna tells an investigator in the movie. “And when you come back, I might remember something. Can you do that?” he added. “Oh yeah, Big Mac, fries? Coke?” the interviewer responded. “Yeah,” the Gunna character confirms before hearing, “Done!”  

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Tekashi 6ix9ine Targets Thugger

Tekashi 6ix9ine then aimed at Young Thug, returning to his IG Stories to share several images. “Now bro can be himself,” he wrote in the caption. “Put the Koolaid on and run the yard,” he trolled. 

The next image was captioned, “I wish it wake fake. The jail bout to be crazy for bro.”  

Tekashi 6ix9ine then wrote, ”Ok I’m done Na free sis ..I mean bro,” on the third picture.” 

He continued to troll on the last post, a video of Young Thug.  

However, this is not the first time 6ix9ine shared edited images of the rapper to troll him. He took exception to Young Thug’s prediction that he would snitch on his affiliates if they fell foul of the law. Thugger revealed that he bet a “friendly $5,000” that Tekashi would tell on his associates during a 2001 interview on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast.  

“I bet five thousand that he tell, I bet him five thousand that something was gonna happen to him, too,” Thug continued, adding “I don’t know why I had that belief. … I betted five thousand that something was gon’ happen. … He gon’ get beat up, he gon’ have to run out the club, something gon’ happen. I lost that f###### bet. Them p#### ass n##### let that n#### in the club.” 

Tekashi then shared the edited image of Thug in makeup and even went at Gunna in the comments when Akademiks reposted the Young Thug clip.  

Cole Gordon’s “Fantasy” is Creating Waves Across the Internet

The music industry has been rocked to its core by Cole Gordon’s new track. “Fantasy” has just been released. So far, it’s been great. In the eyes of fans, it looks like everyone is a fan of the song. “Fantasy” was written by Cole to meet the band’s musical needs. It appears that Cole was able to enter the thoughts of the listeners and select a tune that would meet their musical expectations. Music listening has become significantly more enjoyable as a result.

You can’t seem to get yourself to stop listening to the song again and over. In the music industry, Cole Gordon is most known for his work as a music artist. There are many companies and businesses Cole has worked with, and he understands their demands. He’s honed his senses to the point that he can pick up on someone’s wishes. In his music, he also uses this talent.

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Meet Fast-Rising Artist KaJ Loud (Kay-Loud)

The music industry is one of the fastest-growing fields, with hundreds joining the space every day. This makes it brutally competitive, and without the right strategy, it’s easy to fail. However, this has not stopped KaJ Loud from penetrating the industry and building his name.

In a space where most artists tweak other people’s ideas to stay relevant, KaJ Loud’s authenticity in writing his songs has earned him a top spot. KaJ is using his music to tell his story and encourage other young dreamers, showing everyone that nothing is impossible.

According to KaJ Loud, pronounced as /Kay-Loud/, music is something that he has been drawn to for a long time. KaJ notes that from a young age, he loved and enjoyed listening to various rap, hip-hop, and RnB songs. However, he only started his journey into the music industry in early 2020.

Like most people, KaJ /Kay/ was deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and he had to cut short his sports career. This pushed him to look for a different outlet, and KaJ decided to follow his passion for music. He explains that he is an overthinker, and he struggled with this for so long until he found music.

In his words, “Music became my second home.” KaJ Loud started writing his thoughts down, which helped him see the big picture, and rather than constantly beating himself up for being an over-thinker, KaJ turned this into one of his biggest blessings. It also fuelled him to pursue a career in the music industry, channeling his feelings into his songs.

His authenticity in expressing his emotions, smooth lyrical flow, and high energy performances have enabled KaJ to solidify his spot in the music industry, sharing stages with A-list celebrities. KaJ Loud has rubbed shoulders with the likes of E-40, 50 Cent, Slim Thug, King Lil G, and Baby Bash, to name a few.

He has also written and released four singles, all of which are doing incredibly well. KaJ’s most recent track, “Shrimp N Noodles,” has become a household tune gaining thousands of streams in a short time. KaJ says that his goal is to continue creating timeless music and using his platform to encourage other people.

“Some of the biggest challenges I have faced in my journey as an artist and entertainer came from my self-doubt and lack of confidence. Through my music, I want to encourage my listeners to be themselves and believe in their ideas. While it is okay to adjust, it is also extremely important that you never forget who you are and where you come from,” says KaJ.

As he makes his mark in the music industry, KaJ Loud is a source of inspiration to his fan and young people. He is showing everyone the importance of being true to oneself and that it is okay to have more than one passion. KaJ is a top model, entertainer, rapper, singer, and songwriter who has won several awards. His EP “1Up,” which was released mid-last year, is a trending sound with thousands of streams. He says his dream is to expand his brand, writing songs that are original and easy to relate to.

No I.D. Becomes Adviser For Golden State Warriors’ Record Label

Grammy-winning producer No I.D. joined the newly-launched Golden State Entertainment to serve as its Creative and Strategic Adviser.

The label, which is an affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, announced the No I.D. hiring on Tuesday (May 10). The former Def Jam and Capitol Music Group executive will produce for GSE artists in addition to his work as an adviser.

“I’m thrilled to collaborate with Golden State Entertainment and its Chief Business Officer, my longtime friend David Kelly, on this exciting new venture,” No I.D. said in a press release. “We are on the cusp of something truly special and I look forward to discovering new ways to bridge the worlds of content, sports, entertainment and technology.”

GSE also added Rhymefest and J.U.I.C.E. to its roster. Both rappers agreed to multi-album deals with the label.

Although GSE is based in the Bay Area, it has deep ties to the Chicago Hip Hop scene. The label’s CBO David Kelly, Rhymefest, J.U.I.C.E. and No I.D. all hail from the Windy City.

Before Kelly became the Warriors’ Chief Legal Officer, he rapped under the name Capital D. He was a member of a group called All Natural.

GSE isn’t strictly veterans of the Chicago Hip Hop scene. Georgia Anne Muldrow and Oakland-based artist MAYZIN will be releasing music through the label.

Stream GSE’s first release, a MAYZIN and Bam Bam collaboration titled “Wheels Up,” below.