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Marcus432: From Producing Beats in College to Independent Music Artist

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Independent artist Marcus432 is carving a name for himself in the music industry. Although music wasn’t always a top priority for the Bay Area native, he realized his love for the craft after he taught himself how to produce and record music.

Marcus432 started producing beats using Logic Pro X as a freshman in college at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He soon began recording and engineering songs for other artists on campus. As his skills improved, he built a recording studio in his bedroom. The studio attracted many artists, and Marcus432 produced and engineered their songs.

Marcus432 eventually started creating his own tracks from start to finish. He began with comedic music as he was getting the hang of everything, then gradually took his craft more seriously as the years went on. He promised to never stop making music as long as he felt like he was improving as an artist.

Despite facing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, Marcus432 overcame them through music, meditation, and self-hypnosis. He shared that music was his replacement for basketball, which he cared about the most while growing up, but he wasn’t good enough to play professionally.

As an independent artist with no record label, Marcus432 draws inspiration from a wide range of musicians, including Mac Miller, Logic, Drake, The Kid Laroi, 24kGoldn, Russ, and Wiz Khalifa. Through his music, Marcus432 wants listeners to realize that they can forge their paths and achieve anything they want in life by taking control of their minds. He aims to empower and inspire people to become their best selves.

Marcus432’s 3-part EP is currently in the midst of a rollout. With his talents and dedication, Marcus432 is an artist to watch out for in the future.

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Spike Lee On Beyoncé Grammys Album Of The Year Loss “It’s Straight-Up Shenanigans” 

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Spike Lee has weighed in on the discussion surrounding Beyoncé missing out on Album of the Year at the 2023 Grammys. 

The Renaissance creator was a fan favorite to win the coveted award for her seventh studio LP, her fourth time being nominated in the category. However, the British singer Harry Styles earned the victory on the night for his chart-topping offering, Harry’s House. Some unhappy BeyHive members took to rudely heckling the former One Direction member during his acceptance speech.  

During a recent interview, famed director Spike Lee shared his disbelief that Beyoncé has never won the coveted award, despite being in the running four times. In 2017 Adele scooped the trophy for Lemonade, while Bey’s self-titled album was beaten by Beck in 2015. Her first nomination came in 2010 with I Am… Sasha Fierce but she lost out to Taylor Swift’s Fearless. 

According to the iconic filmmaker, “That’s some straight-up b#######.” 

“I’m not the male president of the Bey Hive, but I love and support Beyoncé,” Spike Lee told The Guardian. “Her album is amazing. I know she’s won multiple Grammys, but four times nominated for album of the year and she’s lost every time? No disrespect to those artists like Adele or Harry Styles who won. It’s not their fault, but that’s some straight-up b#######.”  

Spike Lee Questions If Black Artists Should Seek “White Validation”

Spike Lee said “great Black artists” are historically snubbed and questioned whether such artists should “seek white validation.” 

“There’s a history of great Black artists who come up for these awards and don’t win,” Lee stated. “We all know their work is great because art speaks for itself. But then it always comes down to this tricky territory of validation. Do Black artists say: ‘F### it’ – or seek white validation and chase awards?” 

While Beyoncé lost out on best album, she did scoop four other awards. The win took her Grammy career total to 32, making her the most decorated artist in Grammy history. 

“I just want to give a shoutout to my sister Beyoncé,” Spike Lee added. “We know what the deal is. It’s straight-up shenanigans, skulduggery, subterfuge. Or as the British say: it’s some poppycock!” 

Dame Dash Cleared On Sexual Assault Charges, Must Pay For Libel Violations

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Damon Dash has been cleared in a sexual assault case that played out in federal court Thursday as a jury ruled the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder did not sexually assault photographer Monique Bunn.

Bunn filed her suit in 2019, claiming the mogul had sexually touched her without consent as she slept at his home. Bunn charged she was hired for a photoshoot and a drunken Dame Dash came into the room while she was sleeping. She alleged he touched her breasts and buttocks in the room.

In addition to the sexual assault claims, she then added on defamation charges to the case, which the jury awarded her damages of $30,000 per a Billboard report.

She claimed victory in a statement to AllHipHop. “I am thankful to the jury for the result on my defamation claim. It has been 4 years to get to this point and I am pleased I can move forward,” said Monique Bunn. “Now the world knows that Damon Dash and Raquel Horn made false statements that I tried to rob them. The jury awarded actual and punitive damages and I am appreciative to the
jury for the award.”

Furthermore, her legal team said they intend to get her monies due.

“Yet again, the Court and the jury system has proven it will not tolerate Mr. Dash’s violations of the law. Now the collection process begins. I will get every penny due to Ms. Bunn from Damon Dash and Raquel Horn” Said Christopher Brown of Brown & Rosen LLC. “We will start by selling Damon Dash’s interest in Roc-a-Fella-Records Inc., via the United States Marshal and add Ms. Bunn’s judgment to the approximate One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) Damon Dash already owes pursuant to Webber v. Dash,
19-610 and Brown v. Dash 20-10676.”

Dame Dash did not say much about the verdict, but did say “justice prevails” in a post on Instagram and thanked his lawyer Felton Newell.

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Bunn initially filed a $50 million lawsuit Dash for allegedly committing sexual battery.

An appeal is still possible, but the party would have to request the judge to overturn the verdict and proceed in a federal appeals court.

Drake & 21 Savage Put Lawsuit Over Fake Vogue Cover Behind Them

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Drake and 21 Savage settled a lawsuit with publisher Condé Nast, which sued the two over a fake Vogue magazine cover.

According to multiple reports, Drake and 21 Savage agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to the publisher after using a faux Vogue cover to promote their Her Loss album. Semafor obtained a memo in which Condé Nast’s general counsel Will Bowes addressed the settlement.

“As a creative company, we of course understand our brands may from time to time be referenced in other creative works,” Bowes said. “In this instance, however, it was clear to us that Drake and 21 Savage leveraged Vogue’s reputation for their own commercial purposes and, in the process, confused audiences who trust Vogue as the authoritative voice on fashion and culture.”

Last year, Drake and 21 Savage created a phony press tour for Her Loss. The rappers faked appearances on the Howard Stern Show, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert and Saturday Night Live to promote the album.

Condé Nast, which publishes Vogue, filed its lawsuit against the duo in November 2022. The company sought at least $4 million in damages.

A judge issued a temporary restraining order to stop Drake and 21 Savage from using the fake Vogue cover in their promotional campaign. They agreed to a permanent injunction in the settlement.

RZA Stretches Artistic Wings With His First Ballet

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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RZA has teamed with the Colorado Symphony for his first ballet, which debuts at Denver’s Boettcher Concert Hall on Friday (February 17).

The Wu-Tang Clan member’s ballet opens as part of a double-header presentation titled 36 Chambers of Shaolin and A Ballet Through Mud. The performance features dancing, orchestration and spoken word.

“We’re excited here but a little bit nervous,” RZA told the Denver Post. “Denver is the first place that will see this dream, but it’s something we want to show to other people as well.”

RZA devised A Ballet Through Mud during the pandemic. He enlisted the Colorado Symphony and choreographer Yusha-Marie Sorzano to bring it to life.

“I gave [Sorzano] the story of the ballet and she put her brain to it, pulling a great cast of dancers who are also acting out their roles and characters,” RZA said. “We started this project here in Denver a year ago … when I was out here having Valentine’s Day dinner with my wife. We had to come out to see the vibe and if we could get the dancers to find the groove and the tempos, you know? To see if the music was speaking to them.”

RZA’s ballet is scheduled for a second performance on Saturday (February 18). Tickets for both shows are available here.

NBA YoungBoy Plans To “Talk Crazy” On His ‘Don’t Try This At Home’ Album

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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NBA YoungBoy isn’t completely ready to move on from violent lyrics despite his interest in becoming a Mormon.

The Baton Rouge native detailed what to expect on his next album on the Rap Radar podcast. NBA YoungBoy revealed he won’t lighten his aggressive content on the project, which is titled Don’t Try This At Home.

“I’ma talk crazy on there,” he said. “I’m a show you the Murda Man. I’m gon’ talk crazy on there, but I’m letting you know though, don’t try this at home. It’s all entertainment, bruh. I’ma talk my s### and everything I talk, I’m letting you know, don’t try this at home.”

NBA YoungBoy was asked if there’s a thin line between reality and entertainment. He responded with his assessment of how many rappers truly live what they rap.

“Entertainment and reality is very different,” he said. “What I do think is some of the entertainers make their entertainment their reality. Don’t get me wrong, too. A lot of people you’ll see today, that’s 100 percent who they is. I don’t doubt it. A lot of rappers today, half of them probably 100 percent who they is. But I guarantee you, bro, the majority of them? Nah.”

NBA YoungBoy dropped a project titled I Rest My Case in January. The album was his first release for Motown Records.

Paparazzi Allegedly Challenges Kanye West To Street Fight; Rapper Runs To The Cops

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Kanye West sought the help of law enforcement in his ongoing beef with the paparazzi.

According to multiple reports, Ye stopped by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office in West Hollywood after getting into a confrontation with the paparazzi on Tuesday (February 14). He allegedly claimed a cameraman challenged him to a fight.

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson told Page Six the controversial rapper encountered the paparazzi while leaving Sunset Boulevard. Kanye West asked photographers to stop following him, leading to an argument that almost turned into a physical altercation.

Kanye West filed a complaint against the paparazzi. Authorities opened an investigation.

Ye took his issues with the paparazzi to law enforcement a few weeks after venting his frustrations with one cameraman. He argued with a paparazzo about how the industry operates in January.

“My dad did photography for newspapers,” Kanye West told the paparazzo. “It has to be some kind of balance, some kind of conversation. I can’t live in California in my life like I’m some type of caged animal to be judged and photographed.”

Last month, Kanye West became a battery suspect in another incident involving a photographer. A video showed him grabbing a woman’s phone and throwing it in the street.

Machine Gun Kelly Gets French Fried As Megan Fox Cozies Up To Eminem

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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Remember, once upon a time when Machine Gun Kelly was the go-to guy. He was kind of like the heir-apparent when it came to white rappers and it looked like he might get the torch from Eminem. He had a sort of backwoods Middle America approach to Hip-Hop, but still was cool enough to hang around people like Meek Mill. At any rate, it became increasingly obvious that he was using Hip-Hop as a springboard to other things and more main stream success. Like the kid Kid Rock. This is nothing new.

People like that have always used Hip-Hop to get their rocks off and then take it to the next level in the main stream. They never even gave anything tangible to the game. He got into a beef with Eminem and that was a bit of a gift. That was very interesting and it was almost like a face-off. And I’m not gonna lie, he did his thing against one of Hip-Hop‘s gods. Did he win the battle? That’s up to the person listening because a lot of people had a lot of different opinions on that. I know one thing: he lost the war. Meaning: he got his respect out of that situation, but things have changed. The last year or so (who really cares) he and Megan Fox have been basically smitten in love and really Going overboard. They’ve been drinking each other’s blood and putting them in vials of necklaces and all types of crazy stuff.

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It looks like it’s over now. That’s right: it appears that they have broken up. Megan has stopped following him on social media and she has started following Eminem, which is crazy right. But this seems to be the go to maneuver when you want to get under someone’s skin. Following Em certainly means it’s over over. I wonder what could’ve possibly happen to make her take such an extreme measure against someone that she had an extreme amount of love for?

The streets of saying he cheated. I was hoping it would be something more unique then just simple being a weak man of the flesh! Eminem stans are cheering and hooting and hollering about it because it looks like he got cooked. I hope it was worth it!

Who cooked who in the songs though?

Megan Thee Stallion Looks Amazing At Her Surprise Birthday Party!

By: illseed Updated Category: Uncategorized
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You got to love Megan Thee Stallion. I know a lot of people hate her for that whole Tory Lanez situation, but I think more people got love for her. And I think they want to see her healthy and whole. That said, Meg is a member of the Aquarian Nation and it looks like her man Pardi gave her a surprise party. Her friends and family were surrounding her. She was legit shocked.

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What’s crazy is that there have been break-up rumors surrounding them for quite a minute. Gladly, that is not the case. I think those rumors started, because she does not follow him on IG. He follows her though. Not sure why that would be an issue, but the internets do what they do.

Pardi took it all in stride.

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Here’s more of her glowing and looking like a snack.

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Lil TJay Gets Ice Spice A Richard Mille Watch But Reports Denies Dating Rumors

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Despite what people think about their chemistry, Lil TJay and Ice Spice say they are just friends.

Sure, on Valentine’s Day, he got her a six-figure watch from one of the world’s premier watch designers, Richard Mille. But they insist nothing is going on but a platonic situation.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, the two recently collaborated on the Billboard Hot 100 Single “Gangsta Boo,” shooting the video and getting into mirroring each other’s same-day NYPD traffic trouble.

But over the last couple of days, it was revealed by Benny the Jeweler on social media that Lil Tjay dropped a big bag on his friend.

“When You Say You The King Of The City You Gotta Step Different EVERYTIME New Richard Millie RM-05 Rose Gold Gifted To @icespice from my brotha @liltjay,” he captioned.

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The video says, “We got a gift here for my brother TJay. This is 6 figure Richard Mille RM005 Rose Gold with a white band. Ice Spice, come pick up your gift.”

According to TMZ, a source close to the Bronx Bombshell, says the two are just friends.

Where can we get friends like that? Psst … Chuck and Grouchy … uhm … helloooo!

Troy Ave Expected To Testify Against Taxstone In Upcoming Murder Trial

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A murder trial involving podcaster Taxstone is on its way and Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave is expected to take the stand and testify regarding the fatal shooting of his bodyguard.

Prosecutors have revealed the state has two cooperating witnesses. Reports say Troy Ave and Malcom Kinyon, a drug dealer from Poughkeepsie, NY are working with the court.

Troy Ave signed a cooperation agreement with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in 2017.

The rivalry between the two has been chronicled in the streets and throughout Hip-Hop lore for years. It has also become deadly.

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As reported by AllHipHop.com, one incident on May 25, 2016, where the two came to lick shots outside of an Atlanta T.I. concert, lead to the death of Troy Ave’s bodyguard Ronald “Banga” McPhatter.

Troy Ave was shot in the leg, and three other people were wounded after being struck by gunfire. 

Authorities later found the semiautomatic handgun used in Banga’s killing and forensic evidence discovered Taxstone’s DNA was on the firearm.

Taxstone has already been to trial regarding federal gun charges related to the crime but has not been sentenced. That will be done once the murder trial is over.

Black Militia Connects with DJ Chose for Valentines Day Themed Single, “I’m Not Them”

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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Today Hip-Hop group Black Militia releases their new single, “I’m Not Them” taken from their album, No Friends.  A collaboration with DJ Chose, the record is made exclusively for ladies just in time for Valentines Day.  Composed of XO, Yung CEO and Ace Luciano this trio is making sure the ladies know they are appreciated.

Situated halfway between Houston and Baton Rouge Hip-Hop group Black Militia are bringing a newer sound that exudes current sonics and melodies that highlights Black Militia’s lyrics, rhyme structure and ability to make good music.

“I’ve always had a love for music, way before it was as easily accessible to make. I always wondered how songs were put together and what went into making them. Once home recording became possible I was stuck in my room as a teenager trying to figure it out. I’m still pretty much the same now, a studio rat,” XO of Black Militia said. 

In what has become a regular sign of appreciation in mid-February around Valentines day, Black Militia gives the ladies what they want for V-Day as DJ Chose handles the chorus in this Valentines Day hustler anthem.

“DJ Chose is on the chorus and it’s super relatable to all hustlers trying to make time for the women in their lives,” Black Militia explained. 

With their production being handled by Thisabeats and SS Filmz on the video production, this is a Dream Team effort that’s sure to shed light on the musical coronation that is due for Black Militia hailing out of Lake Charles.. 

While some fans may be just learning about Black Militia, they have big plans for the next few months and the release of their music. 

“We plan to release the album and a few more singles and videos we have stashed in the vault. I’m always in the studio but I’m working on my solo and another Black Militia album with my group members Yung CEO and Ace Luciano.

Florida Daycare Under Fire For Painting Toddlers In Blackface For Black History Month

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One daycare in Miami, FL is facing fire after one instructor planned a Black History Month activity where the children’s faces were painted black to portray African American characters. This was done without the parents’ permission.

According to CNN, a mother, whose child attended the Studio Kids Little River preschool, was outraged when she saw the pictures of her 1-year-old daughter with darkened skin. On Feb. 3, a school staffer posted the images on the school’s messaging app with the message, “Black history month.”

“You’re a certified, established institution, you should know better. I mean, ignorance on – about racism in 2023 is no longer ignorant, in my opinion,” Courtney Politis said.

Patricia Vitale, the preschool’s owner and director, declined to comment on the incident publicly, but extended an apology to the community in a mass email to the daycare’s stakeholders, “We have not intended to offend anyone, and we’re very sorry about any inconvenience.”

“We wanted to let all the parents know that we met on Friday afternoon with all the teachers and staff. We went over several ethical and multicultural education points. I will teach the team a class covering all the necessary topics regarding US history and multicultural education … you may rest assured this will never happen again,” she double-backed three days later to say.

Politis has since pulled her children from the school.

“The bottom line is we can’t trust them with our children all apologies aside,” she said. “I thought we would have more time before these sorts of things or racism or microaggressions would have to be experienced by our children. So, the fact that you can’t, I feel like I can’t protect my children from what’s happening is probably the most disappointing and upsetting of all of this.”

Jada Pinkett Smith Produces Docu-Drama ‘African Queens: Njinga’

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Jada Pinkett Smith has stepped up from behind the Red Table Talks to get back into her creative lane. Nope, she is not starring as an actor in another blockbuster film she did in “The Matrix” series or Will Packer’s “Girls Trip.”

Pinkett Smith is in her executive producer bag, dropping a docu-drama hybrid that is rooted in African history.

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She announced the project earlier this month saying, “Blending dramatization with documentary, African Queens: Njinga traces the rise and reign of Queen Njinga of Angola amid family betrayal and political rivalries. African Queens: Njinga series premieres February 15, 2023, only on @netflix .”

Nestled in between Black History Month and Women’s History Month, Pinkett Smith is presenting to the world “African Queens: Njinga.” The Baltimore native also narrates the project.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Njinga” is the first of an ongoing series about the queens of the Motherland. The next season to be rolled out will be about the life and times of a very popular queen, Cleopatra.

Based in the 17th century, Njinga ruled over the Ndongo empire, now known as Angola. These four parts (all 45 minutes) delve into her life and shows her from being a young princess to a fierce warrior, standing up against European forces like the Portuguese with their insatiable appetites for human bodies.

This is perfectly scheduled. After the success of films like “Woman King” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” the world seems ready to see powerful African women on screen.

Rihanna’s Songs See 140% Increase In Streams Following Super Bowl LVII

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show featured Rihanna running through some of the biggest hits of her career. After watching the superstar perform on February 12, many viewers also streamed her music on DSPs.

Billboard reports the streaming numbers for songs from Rihanna’s catalog experienced a 140% hike in the U.S. following Sunday’s performance. The two-day total jumped from 25.8 million streams to 62.2 million streams between February 10-11 and February 12-13.

In addition, the Barbadian R&B/Pop singer sold 42,000 downloads on February 12 and February 13. That amounts to a 473% increase from the 7,500 downloads on February 10 and February 11.

Rihanna did exceptionally well on Apple Music since Super Bowl LVII. Sunday was the Roc Nation artist’s all-time biggest streaming day on the platform. Her concurrent worldwide Apple Music listeners total jumped 331%.

Over on Spotify, nine Rihanna singles climbed into the Top 20 of the streamer’s Daily Top Songs USA chart dated February 13. That same day saw “Umbrella” featuring Jay-Z climb 66 spots to #15 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart.

The NFL’s full Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show video on YouTube collected 51 million views in three days. Rihanna’s mid-game set included “B#### Better Have My Money,” “Work,” “Umbrella,” “Diamonds,” and other records from her discography.

According to projections by HitsDailyDouble, two albums by Rihanna will return to the Billboard 200’s Top 20 on next week’s chart. 2016’s Anti is on pace to jump back to #13. Good Girl Gone Bad from 2007 will likely rise to #17.

Lil Durk Meets With Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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The 2023 Chicago mayoral election will take place on February 28. Five of the candidates, including incumbent Lori Lightfoot, attended a meeting with Chicago-raised rap star Lil Durk.

Yesterday, Lil Durk posted photos with Lori Lightfoot and other local officials to his verified Instagram account. The Voice of the Heroes album creator also shared a message with his followers.

“If I haven’t been picking up my phone I [have] been busy being a neighborhood hero! #PaveTheWay,” wrote Durk on Instagram. That post amassed over 5,000 comments and 500,000 likes in ten hours.

According to the WGN-TV website, the mayoral candidates sat down with around thirty high school students on Tuesday. Lil Durk’s Neighborhood Heroes Foundation hosted the “Dinner with Durk” event.

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“Tonight is an opportunity for us to express what goes on in our neighborhood and what we want to see change,” 17-year-old Melvin Bush told the outlet. “[The election] is an important thing that determines our future and the future of our communities as well.”

Lori Lightfoot became the first LGBT Black woman elected mayor of a major United States city when she won the runoff election in 2019. The Democratic politician achieved internet fame the following year as the “Where’s Lightfoot” meme went viral during the COVID-19 shutdowns.

In addition to Mayor Lightfoot, Lil Durk met with fellow office seekers Ja’Mal Green, Kam Buckner, Brandon Johnson, and Roderick Sawyer. Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx also attended “Dinner with Durk” at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse.

Kim Foxx is best known nationally for recusing herself from the 2019 hate crime hoax case involving Empire actor Jussie Smollett. The former Cabrini-Green Housing Project resident also oversaw the state’s sex abuse case against R&B singer R. Kelly.

Bia Accused Of Biting Ice Spice’s Sound

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Bronx-raised newcomer Ice Spice is one of the hottest rappers at the moment. Fellow East Coast rapper Bia has been grinding on the music scene for several years.

This week saw Bia share a nearly 1-minute snippet of an upcoming song to her TikTok page. Many commenters accused the Massachusetts native of copying Ice Spice’s sound for the teased track.

“I literally would think this was Ice Spice if I heard it,” wrote one TikTok user in Bia’s comment section. Another person posted, “Ice Spice has kids?” Other people suggested Bia recruit Ice Spice as a feature.

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Bia’s For Certain EP peaked at #64 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2021. That project hosts both the original “Whole Lotta Money” track as well as the remix version with Hip Hop legend Nicki Minaj.

“Whole Lotta Money” (#16) became a Top 20 entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Bia also made it onto the Hot 100 thanks to “Best On Earth” with Russ (#46) and “London” with J. Cole (#62).

Bia appeared on Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix)” along with JT, Katie Got Bandz, Akbar V, and Maliibu Miitch. Additionally, her catalog includes records with Lil Durk, G Herbo, J Balvin, David Guetta, and more.

Ice Spice’s “Munch (Feelin’ U)” single went viral in 2022. She dropped the Like..? EP in January. Her “Boy’s a liar Pt. 2” collaboration with PinkPantheress has become a streaming hit since its release earlier this month.

Hitman Holla & Eazy The Block Captain Heated Faceoff Ahead Of Remy Ma Anniversary Event 

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Remy Ma shook the battle rap culture when she announced Hitman Holla vs. Eazy The Block Captain as the main event for her upcoming Chrome 23 anniversary event. 

The Bronx native launched her league last year using both her experience as a battle rapper and industry artist alongside her business acumen to create “a new female battle rap league, for women supporting women and run by women pushing the culture forward equally.” 

In the 12 months since, Chrome 23 has played host to battle rap legends and newcomers alike, with a focus on spotlighting female talent. In addition to holding several successful star-studded events, Remy Ma staged the first-ever all-woman battle rap tournament. The historic competition comes with a mammoth $25,000 prize. 

The winner will be determined during the anniversary event next weekend (Feb. 25), headlined by a highly anticipated clash between one of battle rap’s biggest stars and one of the most exciting talents of the new era.  

St Louis battle rap legend Hitman Holla takes on Philly rising star Eazy the Block Captain in a match-up that neither man is willing to lose. Since the announcement, the pair have exchanged shots online and during interviews with Joe Budden and Jason Lee.  

Hitman Holla & Eazy The Block Captain Get Heated

The simmering tensions bubbled over in a heated faceoff on Wednesday evening after they came face-to-face for the first time since inking the deal. At one point, the situation became so fractious that host Jay Blac was forced to step in between Hitman and Eazy, attempting to restore calm. Ultimately, a security guard had to intervene while both artists continued the verbal fisticuffs. Check out the clips shared by 15MinsOfFame and OTFMZ below.

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Meanwhile, Eazy ruffled Hitman’s feathers during his recent appearance on the Joe Budden Podcast. 

“Aye man is Eazy on drugs??? Seriously? What year do he think I started battle rapping ??” the Wild ‘N Out star penned earlier this week.  

Also on the card is the tournament final between C3 and Kausion, where the ladies are fighting for bragging rights in addition to the $25k prize money.  

Three other exciting match-ups complete the card. Women’s battle rap legends Ms. Hustle and Shooney Da Rapper will go head-to-head alongside a “rookies vs. vets” style battle between O’fficial and Pristavia. A. Ward makes his Chrome 23 debut against 2020’s female battle rapper of the year, Viixen The Assassin.  

Remy Ma and Chrome 23’s The Anniversary event will take place at Sony Hall, NY, on Feb. 25. Tickets are available here or will be available via live PPV at RapGrid.  

Don Toliver Talks Working With SZA On Her ‘SOS’ Album

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Don Toliver delivered his latest single, “4 Me” featuring Kali Uchis, this week. The Houston-bred rapper and the Colombian-American singer began dating in 2020.

In addition to dropping a new collaboration with his girlfriend, Don Toliver contributed to SZA’s chart-topping SOS studio album. The Travis Scott protégé appeared on the DJ Dahi-produced “Used” track.

Toliver recently took part in a new interview with Apple Music 1’s The Zane Lowe Show. During the discussion, the musician born Caleb Zackery Toliver discussed working with SZA on her sophomore LP.

Don Toliver Says The ‘SOS’ Album Is “Beyond Amazing”

“To be honest, the song was in a pack for a little bit. It was just one of those things where I’m like, ‘Whenever she drops her album, I’m pretty sure she would’ve put that song on there,'” explained Don Toliver.

The Life of a Don album creator continued, “When I got the call that she was actually using it, I was just beyond excited, man. That album is beyond amazing. For me to be a part of it was just crazy. Big, big shout-out to SZA for that.”

Life of a Don came out in 2021. It followed 2020’s Heaven or Hell. Both albums peaked in the Billboard 200’s Top 10 region. “4 Me” featuring Kali Uchis is expected to live on a forthcoming project tentatively titled Lovesick.

“Man, the year looks amazing. I’m releasing music here. I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve,” Toliver told Lowe. He added, “I feel like Friday I have a crazy, crazy announcement. One of the biggest announcements I ever made in my life.”

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“4 Me” Borrows From Beenie Man

Don Toliver’s “4 Me” interpolates Beenie Man’s 2000 hit “Girls Dem Sugar” featuring R&B singer Mýa. The Neptunes produced that track. “Girls Dem Sugar” charted in several countries including the United States and the United Kingdom.

“I’m 100% inspired by the original song. Honestly, when I was in high school, I picked up on a lot of songs that I would always hear when I would go to school in the morning,” said Don Toliver about “Girls Dem Sugar.”

The Cactus Jack recording artist added, “I’ve forever been a fan of Neptunes as well. This is just a full-circle moment for me. It was really crazy. Wheezy sent me an Instagram Story with the song on it. I was just like, ‘Yo, let’s make this a beat.'”

Erykah Badu Addresses Urban Legend About Her Bedroom Powers

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Many fans and journalists refer to Erykah Badu as the Queen of Neo-Soul. The R&B legend from Texas broke out as a musical tour de force with 1997’s Baduizm studio LP.

Over the years, Badu also built a reputation for supposedly having mystical powers that changes the men she dates. For example, André 3000 and Common altered their personal style around the time the two Hip Hop stars were in respective relationships with the Dallas native.

Television personality Tamron Hall spoke with Erykah Badu for an episode of her daytime talk show. At one point, the conversation veered toward the long-running urban legend about Badu’s apparent mesmerizing aura.

“I think it is indescribable,” said Badu about the rumors of her spellbinding power. “And the bedroom? That’s not where you’re going to find it because my magic doesn’t lie between my thighs. It lies between my ears.”

In addition to Baduizm, Erykah Badu release other albums such as 2000’s Mama’s Gun and 2003’s Worldwide Underground. Her discography contains classic singles like “On & On,” “Tyrone,” “Bag Lady,” and “Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)” featuring Common.

Badu has toured around the world for the last four decades, including 2022’s The Digging Crystals in Badubotron Tour. Tamron Hall asked the 4-time Grammy winner about potentially headlining a future Super Bowl Halftime Show.

“I might. Depending on the circumstances and everything,” answered the former Grambling State University student. “Tam, they [tiptoe] around me. You know the corporations don’t know what I’m gonna do.”

Badu added, “I might go on the Superbowl and ask for corporate reparations, I mean right now. They never know what’s going to happen so they tip real easy around me. Yes, they do. As they should.”