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Bobby Shmurda Calls Out Rappers For Making “Informant Music”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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The topic of “snitching” is once again prevalent in Hip Hop culture at the moment. Formerly incarcerated rapper Bobby Shmurda weighed in on the topic during a recent Instagram Live session.

Bobby Shmurda’s IG address comes after Sergio “Gunna” Kitchens took a plea deal in an ongoing RICO case in Georgia. Gunna was among two dozen defendants in the case, including fellow YSL representative Yung Thug.

There have been different viewpoints about Gunna’s guilty plea. Some people – like Boosie and 6ix9ine – accused the DS4Ever album creator of betraying Young Thug. Gunna’s lawyer pushed back on that narrative, claiming his client did not snitch to get out of jail.

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After Leaving Epic Records, Bobby Shmurda Is No Fan Of The Major Label System

Bobby Shmurda has now provided his own commentary about individuals in Hip Hop allegedly working with authorities. The “Hot N####” rapper extended the informer net much wider than just the Gunna situation.

“These n##### playing dress-up. These people are good kids. I don’t want to hear about no rapper talking no crazy s###,” said Shmurda. He added, “Y’all n##### are rats. You n##### are f###### informants. M############ are informants. Y’all make informant music.”

Bobby Shmurda went on to say 90% of the rappers signed to a major label are “hoes.” The Brooklyn native did sign with Epic Records before taking a plea deal in his own criminal conspiracy case in New York in 2016. He now releases music independently.

Shmurda Embraces Conspiracy Theory About Jay-Z’s Roc Nation

Additionally, Shmurda accused Roc Nation of hiring hackers in order to push a certain agenda. The unproven Roc Nation conspiracy became a major talking point of Tory Lanez supporters. A jury recently convicted Lanez of assaulting Megan Thee Stallion with a firearm.

Lanez’s family members essentially blamed Jay-Z and his Roc Nation management company for supposedly framing the Canadian rapper/singer. Many people online dismissed those vague claims of corruption.

“In 2023, if y’all don’t see me around no rappers, don’t be surprised,” stated Bobby Shmurda. “These n##### are off the chain. These n##### are taking you to jail, they’re reprogramming, they’re getting some more hackers to get on this s### and repost this s###, and make them feel like they’re big.”

Shmurda returned home from prison in February 2021. Since that time, the Bodboy EP landed in August of this year. Before his release, Shmurda teamed with eventual internet troll-turned-federal government witness 6ix9ine for the “Stoopid” single.

SZA’s ‘SOS’ Remains At No. 1 For A Second Week

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist SZA maintains the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart. Her SOS studio LP leads the album rankings for a second straight week.

After opening with 318,000 units in its first week of release, SOS collected an additional 180,000 units in week two. SZA held off former No. 1, Midnights by Taylor Swift, which racked up 155,000 units during the tracking period.

SOS amassed 237 million on-demand streams over the course of the most recent week. Previously, SZA’s sophomore set broke the record for the largest all-time streaming week for an R&B album (404.6 million streams).

SZA Secured A Feature By Late Wu-Tang Clan Member ODB

Five years after her debut LP Ctrl arrived, SZA released SOS on December 9. The 23-track album hosts guest appearances by Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers, Travis Scott, and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

“It was definitely like I doubt this gonna be allowed to be on the album, but it surprisingly was,” said SZA about the Ol’ Dirty Bastard collaboration on SOS.

The Missouri-born, New Jersey-raised performer added, “I talked to [the Ol’ Dirty Bastard Estate]. It really just came from a place of documentary footage from Rodney Jerkins. He was sweet enough to let me use that.”

The “Kill Bill” Performer Will Hit The Road In 2023

“Kill Bill” continues to find success on streaming platforms. The Pop/R&B single off SOS resides at #1 on Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs USA chart and Daily Top Songs USA chart as well as Apple Music’s Top 100: USA daily chart.

SOS follows 2017’s Ctrl. That project peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200. Ctrl did eventually spend 288 weeks on the chart and earn 3x-Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.

North American fans of SZA will have the chance to see her live in concert beginning in February 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. The 33-year-old Grammy winner announced The S.O.S. Tour featuring opening act Omar Apollo.

Social Media Mocks Tory Lanez’s Family Blaming Jay-Z & Roc Nation For His Conviction

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On December 23, a California jury convicted Daystar “Tory Lanez” Peterson of assault with a semiautomatic handgun, having a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and gross negligence in discharging his firearm.

Those charges stemmed from a July 2020 shooting that injured Hip Hop star Megan Thee Stallion. The “Savage” hitmaker publicly accused Tory Lanez of firing a weapon at her on the night in question. Megan later testified against him at trial.

Los Angeles County prosecutors secured a guilty verdict against Lanez in the felony assault case. However, the Sorry 4 What album creator’s family immediately blamed the Jay-Z-founded Roc Nation company for the legal outcome.

Tory Lanez’s Dad Ignites Conspiracy Theories About Roc Nation

Roc Nation manages Megan Thee Stallion’s career. According to reports, representatives of the agency attended the trial. Lanez’s father, Sonstar Peterson, lashed out at Roc Nation after the court revealed the guilty verdicts.

“I’ll tell you exactly how I feel. I got some names I wanna call out,” said Sonstar Peterson outside the courthouse last week. “[Attorney] Alex Spiro, [Roc Nation CEO] Desiree Perez, and the whole wicked system of Roc Nation, including you, Jay-Z.” 

Sonstar Peterson also speculated that Roc Nation’s alleged animosity to Tory Lanez is because the rapper/singer refused to sign a deal with the record label. As of press time, no one has presented any evidence proving that claim.

Media Figures Joke About Roc Nation Causing Different Types Of Issues

Many people on social media did not buy into the Roc Nation conspiracy theory. Over the last several days, Twitter users clowned the idea that Jay-Z’s company somehow manipulated the judge, jury, and the entire judicial system in order to imprison Tory Lanez.

Cocktails with Queens host Claudia Jordan has been one of the most outspoken supporters of Megan Thee Stallion and a vocal critic of Tory Lanez. The former The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member mocked Sonstar Peterson’s conspiratorial defense of his son.

“Flights are thru the roof…. d##### Jay-Z and d##### #RocNation yall did it again,” tweeted Claudia Jordan. Hip Hop media figure DJ Vlad responded to Jordan by writing, “I heard Roc Nation was behind global warming. And the pandemic.”

Nightly Pop presenter Nina Parker offered her own take on the supposed Roc Nation scheme to frame Tory Lanez. She tweeted, “Half the people who work for Roc Nation can’t even get into the Roc Nation brunch but sure they have control over LA superior court.”

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Diddy Shares First Photo Of Newborn Daughter In Family Christmas Snap

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Diddy dropped a bombshell earlier this month when he announced the arrival of his sixth child via social media.  

The Hip-Hop mogul shared the news of his bundle of joy on Twitter, welcoming his baby daughter to the world. Now, Diddy has shared the first glimpse of the newest member of the Combs family in a sweet holiday snap. 

While he is yet to reveal her face, Diddy shared a photo of Love surrounded by the rest of the Combs clan.  

“Merry Christmas from my family to yours! LOVE ❤️” Diddy added in the caption. Check out the sweet snap below. 

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Diddy Announces The Arrival Of His Daughter

Diddy fans were stunned when he announced his newest child without warning in early December. 

“I’m so blessed to welcome my baby girl Love Sean Combs to the world,” Diddy wrote on social media announcing the news. “Mama Combs, Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, D’Lila, Jessie, and myself all love you so much! God is the Greatest!” 

Word spread like wildfire, and soon people began speculating about Diddy’s relationship with his “Shawty Wop,” Yung Miami.  

“@yungmiami305 is not my side chick,” Diddy penned on Twitter, defending the City Girls rapper. “Never has been, never will be. She’s very important and special to me, and I don’t play about my Shawty Wop. I don’t discuss things on the internet and I will not start today.” 

The topic came on during the latest episode of Caresha Please after special guest G Herbo turned the tables on the host, asking if she knew about Diddy’s baby before her birth in October.  

“Yeah, I did,” Caresha admitted. “I think communication is the key. I feel like when you dealing with somebody, communication is the key. It wasn’t a surprise.” 

While Diddy has remained silent about Love’s mother, she is believed to be 28-year-old cyber security worker Dana Tran. 

NLE Choppa Makes Surprise Santa Visit To 12-Year-Old-Fan In Hospital  

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NLE Choppa paid a special Christmas visit to one of his young fans in hospital, making the little boy’s dreams come true. 

The Memphis rapper shared a video of the holiday visit and explained how he connected with AJ and the reason for his hospital visit. The 12-year-old suffers from scoliosis and a rare birth defect of the heart called truncus arteriosus type 1. 

NLE Choppa spotted a TikTok video of the youngster sharing his wishlist for Santa that his mother said was unrealistic.  

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“After watching the video, I got in contact with his mom and from there I was facetiming him and messaging him every day,” NLE Choppa explained in a voiceover. “Christmas was coming around the corner so I decided to grant all his wishes by buying him all the gifts he had asked for. I even flew out to Texas to go surprise him at the hospital.” 

NLE Choppa Surprises His “Biggest Fan”

As the video shows, NLE Choppa pulled up to the hospital with a truck full of gifts, including every item on AJ’s Christmas wish list. The “Do It Again” hitmaker arrived in full Santa costume and beard to surprise his young fan. As well as the PS5, iPhone 13, sneakers, and clothes on the list, NLE also added a few surprise presents.  

Despite being from different generations, NLE Choppa revealed AJ’s story made a lasting impression on him. 

“With artistry and music you start to gain friends or gain people that you never woulda thought you would,” NLE Choppa said before visiting AJ. “There’s certain people you pick up on your journey? He’s one of those ones so this is the start of a friendship that I wanna carry in my heart and just carry for the rest of my life. So, ‘You got a friend in me,’ that’s all I want him to know.” 

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Kim Kardashian Cries Over Co-Parenting Struggles With Kanye West 

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Kim Kardashian has opened up about her co-parenting struggles amid the controversy surrounding her ex-husband, Kanye West. 

The reality TV star turned fashion mogul said, “Co-parenting is really f###### hard,” and often has to put on a brave face and pretend nothing is wrong to shield her kids from drama. The former couple share four children together – North 9, Saint 7, Chicago 4, and Psalm 3.  

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Kim Kardashian Opens Up About Co-Parenting With Kanye West

Kim Kardashian discussed how she deals with the fallout from Kanye West’s rants during the latest episode of the Angie Martinez IRL podcast.  

“I definitely protected him [Kanye] and I still will in the eyes of my kids — for my kids. So in my home, my kids don’t know anything that goes on in the outside world,” Kim Kardashian explained. 

However, the SKIMS founder acknowledged she won’t be able to keep it up forever.  

“I’m holding on by a thread. I know I’m like so close to that not happening, but while it’s still that way, I will protect that to the end of the earth for as long as I can,” Kim promised.  

When Angie asked how she is able to keep the children away from the controversy, Kim said she keeps tabs on what’s going on at their school.  

“Some of my best friends are the teachers, so I know what goes on at recess and lunchtime.” 

Kim became visibly upset after mentioning her late father, Robert Kardashian.  

“I had the best dad,” she said tearfully. “I don’t want to get too emotional, but it’s just been a day for me.” 

Wiping tears from her eyes, she continued. “I had the best dad and I had the best memories and the greatest experience. That’s all I want for my kids as long as long as they can have it, that’s all I want for them,” Kim added. “If they don’t know things that are being said or what’s happening in the world, why would I ever bring that energy to them?” 

She concluded by saying, “one day my kids will thank me for not bashing their dad when I could.” Check out the clip below and watch the full interview here.  

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Fat Joe Declares Tems’ ‘Free Mind’ Song Of The Year 

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Fat Joe said of all the songs he listened to in 2022, the best of them all came from Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer Tems with her breakthrough hit, “Free Mind.” 

The NYC icon hopped on Instagram Live this weekend with a 2022 year-end recap and began the session with “Free Mind” playing in the background.  

“It’s the biggest in the game,” he stated before adding, “I played this because to me, this is the song of the year. 

Fat Joe continued, nodding his head to the soulful melody, “Song of the Year to me, I don’t know about you.”  Watch Fat Joe’s IG Live here and check out his Song of the Year video below.

Tems – Free Mind

While the track may be Fat Joe’s favorite song of 2022, Tems released “Free Mind,” back in September 2020. The track featured on her debut EP, For Broken Ears, but began to make an impact earlier this year.  

The slow and steady build paid off, as “Free Mind” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay after a 33 week long climb. According to Billboard, the feat is “the second-longest climb to the summit in the chart’s 30-year history.” 

Tems launched into the mainstream after featuring on Wizkid’s smash hit “Essence,” earning her a Grammy nomination. She gained another two Grammy nods with her appearance on Future’s “Wait for U,” alongside Drake.  

She also hit the headlines in October after co-writing Rihanna’s comeback single “Lift Me Up” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever original soundtrack. 

Gracing the cover of Dazed recently, Tems revealed she hopes to usher in a new image of the African woman. Despite her empowering message, some fans pushed back against the raunchy shoot, prompting Tems to clarify, “I am not your Christian savior.” 

Big Sean Dons Santa Suit For First Christmas With Newborn Son With Jhené Aiko

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This Christmas was extra special for Big Sean after his long-time love Jhené Aiko gave birth to their first child together last month.  

The Detroit native threw himself into the holiday spirit, bringing festive cheer to the whole family. He took to Instagram on Sunday evening (Dec. 26) with a carousel of Christmas family photos. Big Sean dressed up as Santa Claus, and Jhené Aiko joined him in a Santa’s helper costume, as did the rest of the ladies in the family, while the men donned reindeer suits.  

However, the star of the show was their newborn, who was lovingly cradled by the rapper’s mother, Myra Anderson in each photo.  

“My Boy first Christmas, Santa had to make an appearance for him. Happy Holidays! Love on yo people,” Big Sean wrote before adding, “they only here for a limited time 🎄❤️✨🤲🏾🌍” 

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Earlier this month, Big Sean sparked rumors that he and Jhené Aiko tied the knot in secret. The “What a Life” hitmaker took to social media to tease new music, sharing a video from a studio session.  

“Listening back to my Verse i did for my brother @abdashsoul when i recorded it,” Big Sean tweeted. However, one of the lyrics got fans speculating that he and Jhené got married in private.  

“How many friends I got to have my casket carried outside?/Probably not as many would stand and watch me married outside,” Big Sean rapped as he pointed to a wedding band on his ring finger. 

Big Sean Teases New Album  

He also teased a new project coming soon, although he admitted he’s been dragging his feet. 

“I know, i know i be taking too long,” Big Sean replied when a fan asked for a new album. “Im 85% done recording tho 🤲🏾” 

Pusha T Planning Gangsta Grillz

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Sorry I am late on this one guys, but I was too busy eating turkey, mashed potatoes and also sleeping like a sloth. But, I wanted to share this great news, even if I am last to report. Pusha T aka King Push and Drake’s Worst Nightmare has confirmed that he is creating a new Gangsta Grillz project with DJ Drama.

DJ Drama has remained busy.

He dropped SNOFALL with Jeezy, Book of David with Dave East, Misguided with OMB Peezy, Results Take Time with Symba, and is getting acclaimed like he was before the feds busting him. I am excited to see what he and Push cook up. What is more interesting is that the VA Beach rap king is no longer down with Kanye West

Brownstone Member Removes Tory Lanez Awards in Support of Megan Thee Stallion

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Nicci Gilbert, a member of the R&B group Brownstone, has taken a stand over violence against women by taking down her awards with Tory Lanez.

In protest, Gilbert decided to take down the plaques she earned after Tory sampled Brownstone’s 1994 hit song “If You Love Me” for his 2015 debut single “Say It.”

In a recent wordy Instagram post, Gilbert expressed her respect for the jury’s decision against Tory, who was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion after a party in the Hollywood hills in July of 2020 during a drunken argument.

While Gilbert expressed sympathy for Tory Lanez’s children and family, she also clarified that she is on Megan’s side and believes her allegations.

She stated, “I’m taking these awards down in protest of violence against women. I will not tolerate it under any circumstances.”

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Gilbert said, “It’s a shame that our community is so broken that we relentlessly attack victims, but I get it. Hurt people hurt people.”

Gilbert believes this victory was a win for all victims and hopes it sends a strong message. She said she also prayed for Tory as an advocate for artists and creatives.

Nicci Gilbert acknowledged that Tory, as a young black man who achieved fame quickly, may not have had the necessary emotional intelligence and development to handle such success.

She believes he made a poor decision, but she hopes he will come out of this experience as a better man and artist.

Gilbert also wants the entertainment industry to use this situation to prioritize artist development and overall wellness.

“The artists you see as a windfall are falling hard, and the impact on our community is devastating. Artists have too much access to too many people, who are triggered in one way or another by their successes and failures,” Gilbert remarked.

Gilbert also mentioned that she is still waiting on paperwork from 2015 regarding returning money from the “Say It” single.

Tory Lanez was convicted of assault with a semiautomatic firearm; carrying a loaded, unregistered gun in a vehicle; and discharging a firearm with gross negligence on December 23rd, 2022.

Tory is facing up to 22 years in prison when he is sentenced in January of 2023.

Petition Calls for Appeal of Tory Lanez Verdict And Perjury Charges For Megan Thee Stallion And Kelsey Harris

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A petition is being circulated to appeal the verdict in the case of Tory Lanez, who was recently found guilty of all charges related to shooting Megan thee Stallion.

The petition on Change.org claims that the state did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that Tory Lanez committed a crime and that the trial was filled with inconsistencies and speculation.

Additionally, the petition suggests that there may have been other potential suspects who were not fully investigated and that witnesses gave inconsistent and contradictory testimony.

The creator of the petition, Yasin Toure’, accuses the rapper, born Megan Pete, of lying in her account of the events and that she was allowed to promote a narrative without Tory Lanez being able to speak.

In February of 2021, a judge ruled that Tory Lanez could not speak publicly about the case.

The rapper was jailed on a $350,000 dollar bail in April, after he was accused of violating the protective order when he addressed the situation on his Twitter account.

Meanwhile, shortly after his arrest, Megan appeared on Gayle King for a high profile interview with the Houston rapper.

During the interview, a tearful Megan blamed Tory and told Gayle about what led to the shooting following the pool party at Kylie Jenner’s house in the Hollywood Hills on July 12th, 2020.

“Megan Pete has been allowed from day 1 to promote a narrative without Tory able to speak once. She campaigned, building a career gaining soldiers including celebrity and political supporters,” the petition reads

The petition implies that Megan and Kelsey Harris committed perjury on the stand and question why they had not been brought up on charges by the state.

“Meg and Kelsey lied about violently fighting that night. Meg lied about being intimate, arguing in the car, being extremely drunk and about why she was asked to leave the party,” the petition reads.

“There is a witness that says, “THE GIRL shot first” and he was asked repeatedly in different ways and maintained the same answer. Plus Megan, the victim, lied on Gayle King, on her IG lives and in interviews. She also went from stating, she didn’t know who did it and that her back was turned, to “You shot me”. Her story then progressed to that she saw him do it when she turned around. Later, that she turned her neck, seeing it from the side,” according to the Chang.org petition.

Tory Lanez could face 22 years in prison and deportation when he is sentenced in January of 2023.

So far, his team of high-powered lawyers have yet to reveal if he plans to appeal the verdict.

Famoe with The Exiled Soundtrack for Wesley Snipes

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When it comes to entertainment and music, Famoe is no slouch or amateur. His latest graphic Novel soundtrack “The Exiled” won countless awards for Best Soundtrack / Best Edit and Music Video at several Film Festivals around the world and is still nominated for more festivals next year in China, Japan, Europe, and America. Also with a Show Performance at the Red Movie Awards in France next Year.

Fans of Famoe know his consistency when it comes to releasing music is unmatched. Now he is honored to present his soundtrack single “The Exiled”. This soundtrack is in collaboration with Wesley Snipes and his new graphic novel The Exiled. 

You can enjoy the Official Musicvideo below.

A collaboration between Massive Publishing and Whatnot Inc, has received strong initial orders of over 40,000 units for The Exiled #1 and still more counting by Wesley Snipes (Blade), Keith Arem (Performance Director Call of Duty), Adam Lawson (Director Escape the Night) and Comicbook Artist Eskivo. Wesley Snipes mentions the graphic novel is 7 meets Blade Runner. 

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Stay connected with Famoe on all Social Media platforms as he gears up for the Comic release of “The Exiled” (January 25th, 2023).

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Tory Lanez Final Tweet About God Draws Controversy After Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Conviction

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Tory Lanez continues to trend on Twitter after being convicted of shooting Megan thee Stallion last week, on December 23rd.

Tory Lanez was found guilty on all charges related to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion in the Hollywood Hills in July 2020.

The rapper had pleaded not guilty to the charges and now he faces the possibility of spending up to 22 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm; carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle; and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

The verdict was met with mixed reactions on social media, with many expressing relief that justice was served, while others defended Tory Lanez and claimed that he was being unfairly targeted.

However, one tweet in particular caught the attention of many online: Tory Lanez’s final tweet before his conviction, posted on December 7th.

In it, he quoted the Bible, stating “I’m going to leave this here one more time …and watch how it ages … NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER … AND EVERY TONGUE THAT RISES AGAINST ME IN JUDGEMENT SHALL BE CONDEMNED u sit and watch now …. And don’t ever question the GOD I serve again.”

Tory ended the tweet with the statement “This is my last tweet.”

Many saw the tweet as ironic given the circumstances of the case and some pointed out the hypocrisy of Tory quoting the Bible while being accused of a violent crime.

The tweet quickly went viral after Friday’s verdict and Tory began trending on social media.

“This didn’t age well at all,” one user wrote, while another stated “Well, he wasn’t lying about this being his last tweet 😂.”

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Casanova Associate And “God Mother” Of Gorilla Stone Bloods Receives Lengthy Prison Sentence For Dealing Drugs

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Naya Austin, the highest-ranking female member of the Gorilla Stone Reign Cave gang, has been sentenced to 19.5 years in prison for her involvement in a sweeping RICO case.

The case, which was unveiled in December 2020, alleges that the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation was involved in murder, drug dealing, and gun running.

Last week, Naya Austin was convicted of being a prolific drug dealer for the gang and committing a gunpoint robbery at a hotel in Peekskill, New York.

She was also captured on surveillance video participating in a violent attack on a victim outside a gas station in Peekskill and was accused of possessing multiple firearms, including an AR-15.

In addition, Austin was linked to a shooting as part of a road rage incident on August 2nd, 2020. Austin was facing a mandatory minimum sentence of 24 years in prison, but she took a plea deal, yet she was still sentenced to a long time behind bars.

On Christmas Eve (December 24th), Austin appealed the 19.5-year prison sentence.

As for Casanova, has pleaded guilty to racketeering and dealing a significant amount of illegal drugs as part of the RICO case against the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation.

Specifically, Cas admitted to dealing more than 280 grams of crack cocaine, five kilograms of cocaine, one kilogram of heroin, and over 100 kilograms of marijuana along with 16 other members of the gang, including Naya Austin.

The charges reflect a widespread and profitable drug operation throughout New York State, and Casanova’s guilty plea suggests that he played a crucial role in the gang’s illegal activities.

The consequences for these crimes are likely to be severe, and it remains to be seen how the court will sentence Casanova for his involvement in the drug trafficking operation.

Casanova’s sentencing date has been pushed back to April 26th, 2023.

No Bama Media Launches a Movement to Quality Indie Entertainment

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“We’re excited to bring you the latest in urban entertainment news, trailers, new music and more” says “Que the King“. On their Instagram account and YouTube  Channel, you’ll find daily posts, reels, shorts and videos featuring the latest movies, TV shows, music, and popular news from indie creators worldwide. 

“We know how important it is to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings, and we’re here to make sure you never miss a beat”. Their team of dedicated writers and editors are always on the lookout for the hottest trailers, trends and stories in the world of Indie entertainment. 

Whether it’s the latest indie movie or a new hip hop album from your favorite underground artist, they got you covered. So if you’re a fan of pop culture and entertainment, be sure to follow us on Instagram. We can’t wait to share all the latest news and updates with you.

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Kid Cudi Admits The “Moment Has Passed” For Travis Scott Collaboration

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Kid Cudi is no longer working with Travis Scott on a collaborative album.

The rapper, real name Scott Mescudi, and the “Sicko Mode” hitmaker released a joint track titled The Scotts in April 2020, and the following year, Kid Cudi announced that a full-length album was in the works.

But during a Q&A session held on Twitter, the star admitted that the project had been halted when a fan asked whether the record was “still on the cards.”

“Naw im not doin that. The moment has passed (sic),” the 38-year-old revealed.

Despite the album being put on the back burner, Kid Cudi noted that he remains open to working with Travis on new music.

“Damn if not an album, are we still going to get collabs with you and Travis?” another follower questioned, to which the star replied, “Def!!”

Travis has not yet commented on the news.

Playboi Carti’s Third Studio Album: Is it Coming Soon?

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Playboi Carti has been teasing his fans on Twitter with the possibility of new music.

He took to Twitter today, on Christmas, and he wrote simply, “love all my supporters it’s time,” leading fans to speculate about him dropping a new album.

If this were to happen, it would be his third studio album and the first since the release of Whole Lotta Red in December 2020.

Fans of Playboi Carti are going wild with assumptions because his message of “it’s time” falls on the same day as the release of “Whole Lotta Red,” which dropped on December 25th, 2022.

This has led many to believe that the rapper plans to unleash another album as a Christmas gift for his fans. And if history is an indicator, Playboi Carti’s fans will be snapping up his new music and starting off his 2023 with a hit record.

Whola Lotta Red hit streaming services on Christmas Day in 2020 and earned its Gold certification a month later in January.

While there has been no official confirmation from Playboi Carti or his team, the prospect of new music has fans on the edge of their seats.

Whether or not “it’s time” refers to a new album from the rapper remains to be seen, but one thing is sure: Playboi Carti’s fans anxiously await updates or announcements about new music. The tweet racked up almost 10 million views on Twitter and garnered at least 15,000 comments.

Take a look at some of the replies:

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Rappers Celebrate Christmas In 2022 With Some Outrageous Gifts – But Family Comes First!

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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‘Twas Christmas Day and a variety of rappers were all excited to show off the gifts they received on social media.

Cardi B showed off her many Christmas trees with a mountain of presents underneath. But the gift she appeared to love the most this year was the gift of family. The rap star posted pictures of her husband, Offset, enjoying time with his kids and the two children they share together, Kulture and Waveset.

“You will think the older they get the easier it will be to take these pictures!😒😒😒😒…….Anyways MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🎁 🖤,” Cardi B captioned her post.

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Cardi B's Christmas Tree with a Mountain of Presents

Gucci Mane managed to get into the Christmas spirit despite the recent death of his friend and 1017 artist, Big Scarr. The Atlanta rapper had two special occasions to bring him joy. He celebrated his son Ice Davis’ birthday with his wife Keyshia Ka’oir Davis on December 23rd.

On Christmas, Gucci, rocking his “Ice Dad” pajama set and Keyshia were excited to show off the pricey gift set she bought him: a massive diamond necklace with baguettes and rounded diamonds, along with a matching bracelet. The best gift, however, is undoubtedly the new baby the couple is expecting.

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Latto, also a Christmas baby, set things off with a sizzling hot photoshoot to celebrate her birthday on one of the coldest winters on record. The “Big Energy” rapper, born on December 22nd, also celebrated her birthday and Christmas with an intimate dinner with some close friends.

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Snoop Dogg posted a picture of himself as Santa Dogg, sitting under the tree with his grandbaby CC, while Charlotte, North Carolina rapper DaBaby hosted an epic photoshoot with his three kids:

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Hot new it girl rapper GloRilla was thrilled to receive her brand new massive, custom iced-out “Glo in the dark Glorilla charm” thanks to the handiwork of celebrity Houston jeweler Jimmi Boi Phan. “We had a good time working on it together & it came out GREAT!” GloRilla wrote.

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GloRilla also felt inspired by the holiday spirit to give back after having such a breakout year, thanks to her hit song “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” which earned her a new deal with Yo Gotti’s CMG label and led to another smash, “Tomorrow,” featuring Cardi B.

“Blessed people Bless people ✅ I’m giving away $500 to 5 families for Christmas 💕,” the rapper said. She stuck to her word and chose the five winners drawn from her Instagram and Facebook pages.

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Iggy Azalea also had a great Christmas. She showed the gifts she and her baby daddy Playboi Carti bought their little bundle of joy, Onyx. “My Big Boy” Iggy Azalea wrote above an adorable picture of the little tyke. Meanwhile, Playboi Carti excited his fan base with a Christmas day present – an announcement that he would be dropping new material to celebrate the holiday.

Iggy Azalea celebrates Christmas with her and Playboi Carti's son Onyx.

Diddy turned into “Blackass Santa” and read his 19 million followers a funny holiday bedtime story from his mega-yacht. He also gave his fans a tour of the opulent $65 million ship. Diddy even shot hoops on the deck in a full, all-black Santa Claus outfit, before commandeering the yacht with the captain!

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The biggest boss, Rick Ross, always has a great Christmas. This year he took in the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Green Bay Packers, from the owner’s suite, on Christmas day. Rozay was gifted the game ball. Unfortunately, the Dolphins took an L – 26-20.

Even hardcore Gangsta rapper Game got into the holiday spirit. He showcased his beautiful, happy family along with a festive message: “Merry Christmas from me & my very expensive but beautiful, not so little at all children….. I hope the entire holiday season brings you closer than you’ve ever been with the people you call family,” the rapper told his millions of fans.

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As the rappers displayed their gifts on social media, their followers were filled with holiday cheer. Happy holidays from AllHipHop!

Heartwarming Christmas Miracle: Macon Rapper Baby Jungle Bails Out Nonviolent Offenders

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As the holiday season approached, Macon rapper Baby Jungle and his record label Guap Records spread some much-needed cheer to the Bibb County jail by bailing out 8 nonviolent offenders.

The inmates chosen by Major Eric Woodford were each given between $1,000 and $2,000 to reunite with their families just in time for the holidays.

Baby Jungle told WMAZ Channel 13 that he wanted to give these families a “second chance” and was delighted to see them “smile and be home with their family, be able to see their family for Christmas.”

Working pro bono on the project was Attorney Mahdi Abdur-Rahman, who said they simply wanted to do their part to help out during the festive season.

The inmates were grateful for the generous gesture, and Baby Jungle promised to do it again next year, vowing to give back to the city every time he reaches a new goal.

The remaining funds from the $15,000 will be used to bail out additional nonviolent offenders, who will also be treated to dinner at the Vibez restaurant downtown.

It’s heartwarming to see acts of kindness like this during the holiday season, bringing joy and hope to those who may have otherwise spent it behind bars.

Master P Hosts Successful Secret Santa Event for Children in Need

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Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the land, the spirit of giving was on everyone’s hand.

Rapper Master P and community activist Christopher 2X helped Santa spread cheer to the children of Chestnut YMCA.

The legendary No Limit Records founder hosted a Secret Santa event bringing holiday cheer to over 200 children earlier this week.

Master P and Christopher 2X, alongside University of Louisville basketball coach Kenny Payne, participated in the initiative hosted by the Game Changers.

The event aimed to support children in under-represented communities who may not have access to necessary resources such as counseling and medication.

Master P emphasized the importance of this event to WLKY Channel 32,, stating that it was about providing love and support to children who may not have it in their daily lives.

“A lot of kids that’s living in these minority areas, they don’t have counseling,” the “Christmas in the Ghetto” rapper said. “They don’t have the right medication. Or they just don’t have the right people around to give them that love. So that’s what this is about today.”

The rapper also expressed gratitude to Delta Dental and Adidas for sponsoring the heartwarming occasion.

The Secret Santa event brought joy and cheer to the children and their families, spreading the spirit of the holiday season.