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Babyface Recruits Ella Mai, Queen Naija, Ari Lennox & Kehlani For ‘Girls’ Night Out’ Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds is one of the most celebrated R&B acts of all time. The multi-time Grammy winner recently signed a deal with Capitol Records as he prepares to release a new studio LP.

“Babyface’s return to the studio is long overdue, and I couldn’t be happier that he’s chosen Capitol as the home for such a wonderful new album. To hear his one-of-a-kind voice paired with some of music’s most impressive female artists is a joy that we can’t wait to share,” says Michelle Jubelirer, Chair/CEO of Capitol Music Group.

Babyface’s upcoming Girls’ Night Out album will feature a lineup of high-profile R&B songstresses. The LaFace Records co-founder recruited Ella Mai, Queen Naija, Ari Lennox, Kehlani, Doechii, and other musicians for the project.

The Legend Expresses Excitement For His Forthcoming LP

“I am extremely honored and humbled to be signing to a legacy label like Capitol,” states Babyface. “They have welcomed me with open arms and treat me like family. And, in the end, that is what it’s all about – doing what you love with people who have the same love for music as you do.”

The 63-year-old iconic singer/songwriter also adds, “I am very excited about the upcoming album and everyone on it. The process for it reminded me of when I did Waiting to Exhale and I’m excited for the world to hear.”

Babyface & Ella Mai Hit The Stage At The BET Awards

Girls’ Night Out drops October 29 via Capitol Records. The studio LP will join a Babyface catalog that also contains other projects. His discography includes collections such as 1989’s Tender Lover, 1993’s For the Cool in You, 2001’s Face2Face, and 2015’s Return of the Tender Lover.

Babyface produced Girls’ Night Out with Rika Tischendorf serving as the co-producer. Earlier this month, Babyface shared his new “Keeps On Fallin'” collaboration with Ella Mai. Both vocalists performed the Girls’ Night Out single at the 2022 BET Awards on Sunday.

Jay Shells Relaunches “Rap Quotes” Project In Celebration Of Rock The Bells Festival

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New York City’s Jay Shells is back with “Rap Quotes” after first introducing the street sign project in 2013. The multi-disciplinary artist is relaunching the series in tandem with the forthcoming Rock The Bells festival.

Jay Shells posted iconic quotes from Rock The Bells 2022 acts. Legendary Hip Hop artists are part of the event’s lineup. Festivalgoers will get to see LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Rick Ross, Lil Kim, Cam’ron, Jim Jones, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Jadakiss, Scarface, Trina, and N.O.R.E.

“The ‘Rap Quotes’ campaign has become a creative journey that’s allowed me to discover a deeper understanding and connection to some of my favorite Hip Hop artists by providing additional context to their lyrics,” says Jay Shells.

He also adds, “I’m excited to be working with Rock The Bells during Black Music Month to celebrate the festival lineup and showcase their lyrics around New York City. As long as Hip Hop artists keep making new music, this public art campaign will never be done, and I’m excited to bring it to life in new and unique ways with partners that share the same vision.”

Back in 2013, Jay Shells installed over thirty street signs with lyrical references to iconic Hip Hop songs across NYC. Over the past nine years, “Rap Quotes” expanded to other locales. Iconic bars by Hip Hop legends showed up in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Houston, and Atlanta.

Rock The Bells 2022 Will Include Live Performances & More

Queens native LL Cool J is one of the organizers spearheading the return of the Rock The Bells Festival. The 2022 edition will take place on Saturday, August 6 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens.

Hip Hop matriarch Roxanne Shante will serve as the festival’s host. The day-long Rock The Bells will feature live performances, interactive experiences, art exhibits, food, fashion, and more. Tickets for Rock The Bells are available at rockthebells.com.

Kendrick Lamar’s Crown Cost More Than A Lambo

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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A lot was made of the Glastonbury performance of Kendrick Lamar. First of all, we realize that bro is a good dude. He seems to be a great human being. He stood up sturdy for women’s rights in the ashes of Roe V. Wade. If you are clueless, Roe V. Wade being overturned essentially says abortions are illegal on a federal level. On a state to state level, it may not be illegal. New York is already expecting an influx of people come in from out of state and Plan B “the abortion pill” is seeing a rise in sales. All of this is sad.

A lot was made of Kendrick’s statement. This all culminated in the finale of the performance, a song called Savior. Kendrick yelled, “they judge you, they judge Christ. Godspeed for women’s rights! “

So, when Kendrick wore a crown of thorns, many thought it was just a crown of thorns. No. It was actually a diamond encrusted crown of thorns. According to reports, the crown actually yielded 8,000 diamonds. It was made by Tiffany & Co. and cost a reported $200,000. Some of this is speculative, but that seems to be the prevailing notion. Also, the crown of thorns features 50 thorns in total, all of which are very sharp.

Obviously, Dave Free, the jeweler who created the thorny crown, knew what he was doing. He knew that Kendrick wanted to invoke the name of Jesus and even the blood, which was portrayed in that amazing performance at Glastonbury.

It took 10 months to create this thing. All 137 carats! According to reports it also took 1,300 work hours and numerous other people to make it happen. When I saw this on the cover of Kendrick‘s album, I didn’t realize it was diamond encrusted. Anyway, we need more artistry like this. Hip-Hop is an art but we are regulated to booty shaking and clapping guns for too much. People can do what they want to do, but I just prefer a little bit more intellect in my heart.

Here’s the performance.

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On second thought, check out Kendrick’s performance at the Louie V fashion show. LOL! Some of this is ridiculous, all in the name of fashion.

Danny Brown Accuses Die Antwoord’s Ninja Of Sexual Assault

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The South African music group known as Die Antwoord continues to be steeped in controversy. Detroit rapper Danny Brown shared another serious accusation against one of the Die Antwoord members.

During an appearance on the 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast, Danny Brown recalled an unwanted interaction with Die Antwoord’s Watkin “Ninja” Jones. Brown claims Ninja sexually assaulted him inside a nightclub in Paris.

“The n#### was sitting on my lap trying to make out with me, and it freaked me out,” said Brown. The XXX album creator added, “I was a single, experimenting man at the time, but he was too aggressive. He sat on my lap and started trying to kiss me and doing weird s###. I’m like, ‘Man, you’re tripping!’”

Brown also stated that he was “scared” by Ninja’s alleged behavior. The Danny Brown Show presenter then told 2 Bears, 1 Cave host Tom Segura, “I could’ve canceled cuz. Me too. Me too. I was sexually assaulted by Ninja. I stand by that. He knows I ain’t lying.”

Ninja Allegedly Wanted To Go Back To A Hotel With Brown

Danny Brown went on to explain that he thought about fighting Ninja for kissing his neck, but he did not want to end up in a Parisian jail. The American rapper also implied the Die Antwoord frontman sought to take things further at another location.

“And guess what he said again? He was like, ‘What hotel [are] you staying at?’ I’m like, ‘Man, I don’t know.’ [Ninja said], ‘Don’t worry, I’ll find you.’ He said it in a DM and then said it again in my face,” said Danny Brown.

The “Really Doe” rhymer continued, “That’s what started making me pound drinks because I’m like, ‘I might have to stab this n#### tonight.’ Because if this n#### knocks on my hotel room door, bro, I’m stabbing, and it’s gonna be a big deal.”

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Man Accuses Die Antwoord Of Abusing Him As A Child

Earlier this year, Die Antwoord’s adopted son accused the band of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and exploitation. Ninja and Anri du Toit (aka Yolandi Visser) reportedly adopted Gabriel ‘Tokkie’ du Preez at the age of nine.

The now-20-year-old Gabriel du Preez alleges Ninja and Yolandi Visser brought him into the family only to serve as a slave. His 14-year-old sister was under the care of the Die Antwoord duo as well. Du Preez also suggested there were instances of incest in the home.

“Yolandi called me into the room, she was naked and vomiting all over. She was laying with her legs open like the [sex] doll I had in my room. She called me into the room to call Ninja in the lounge,” said Gabriel du Preez.

He added, “Experiencing my mother being drunk, naked and wanting me to spend time with her in the room while she was naked… that I found very disturbing.” A representative for the band responded, “Die Antwoord don’t agree with Tokkie’s statements.”

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Lil Durk Confirms Next Album Will Be A Joint Project With Metro Boomin

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One of the hottest rappers at the moment will officially team up with one of the hottest producers for a full-length project. Fans can expect to hear Lil Durk rhyming over plenty of Metro Boomin production in the near future.

Lil Durk recently spoke to Apple Music 1’s Ebro Darden to preview his Apple Music Live performance in Los Angeles on June 29. The Chicago-raised recording artist also discussed his next body of work.

“As far as the next album, you must’ve heard something? Nah, it’s really the Metro,” said Lil Durk, referring to the St. Louis-bred beatmaker. He added, “Guaranteed. If that got leaked, ya’ll can have that. It’s another level.”

Lil Durk Reflects On Collabing With Lil Baby For The Voice of the Heroes

Lil Durk dropped his chart-topping 7220 album in March. The 29-year-old OTF leader launched a deluxe version of 7220 last Friday. The additional tracks will likely help the LP jump back into the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.

Previously, Durk partnered with Atlanta’s Lil Baby for The Voice of the Heroes in 2021. That joint effort also debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. The RIAA certified The Voice of the Heroes as Gold last October.

“We were vibing so crazy in the studio, we had to. We were just in that zone. He who he is, he turned up and actually can rap. He ended up rapping his ass off, I’m changing my energy. Matter of fact, we both made each other start writing,” Durk told Ebro Darden. “I would do another one. Sure.”

Metro Boomin Also Has A History Of Creating Collaborative Projects

Lil Durk has another big collaboration coming out this Friday, July 1. The self-described The Voice will appear on Cardi B’s upcoming “Hot S###” single along with fellow Chicago native Kanye “Ye” West.

Metro Boomin has several collaborative projects in his discography. In 2016, the Savage Mode EP played a role in breaking 21 Savage to a larger audience. 2017’s Without Warning (with 21 Savage and Offset), 2017’s Double or Nothing (with Big Sean), and Savage Mode II (with 21 Savage) are also in Metro’s catalog.

Plus, Metro Boomin has full mixtapes with acts like Nav and Gucci Mane. Metro released his own solo studio album in 2018. The star-studded Not All Heroes Wear Capes also debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

2022 BET Awards TV Viewership Jumps 23%

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BET has a lot to celebrate this week. The network presented the 22nd BET Awards on June 26 to a larger television audience than last year.

According to a press release, the 2022 BET Awards drew 3.2 million viewers for Sunday’s simulcast across BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Pop, TV Land, and VH1. That total is a 23% increase from the viewership numbers for last year’s ceremony.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled about this year’s ratings!” says Scott Mills, CEO of BET. “Every year, we strive to have the BET Awards celebrate and reflect that which is best and most important to our community and culture in our hope to inspire them to dream big and take action. I salute my colleagues for delivering an event that has so profoundly resonated.”

In addition, the 2022 BET Awards amassed more than 103 million social views on Instagram Reels, YouTube, and Facebook. The network described the show as its best-performing telecast on BET Digital ever.

“We always knew we had a very special show, but now the ratings confirmed we are truly culture’s biggest night!” says Connie Orlando BET EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy.

Orlando continues, “We are grateful to our audience for tuning in live and on social media, all who stepped on stage, from the artists who delivered show-stopping performances and their teams, to our winners, nominees, and presenters. We could not be more proud.”

The 2022 BET Awards featured performances by Lizzo, Jack Harlow, Brandy, Lil Wayne, Chance The Rapper, Joey Bada$$, Roddy Ricch, Latto, Mariah Carey, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Mary J. Blige, Lil Kim, Jodeci, Chlöe, and many more.

Veteran actress Taraji P. Henson served as host for the 22nd BET Awards which aired live from Los Angeles. Silk Sonic, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, and Will Smith were among the big winners of the night. Diddy also received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Photo Credit: Getty Images for BET

Idris Elba Reportedly In Talks To Join $1.2 Billion Bid For British Broadcaster Channel 4 

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Idris Elba could be adding another role to his already growing list of titles if recent reports are accurate. 

The British multi-hyphenate began his career in the entertainment industry as a DJ while still a student before leaving school to pursue an acting career. He continued to spin the turntables to support himself in between roles and has released music as a rapper and featured in numerous collaborations. he also joined Stefflon Don and Sean Paul on Wiley’s#### “Boasty” on 2020. Watch the video below.

Wiley – Boasty (Feat. Stefflon Don, Sean Paul & Idris Elba)

He continued to do both before landing the role of Stringer Bell in the 2002 HBO drama series The Wire. Then in 2013, Idris Elba founded his production company Green Door Pictures. The organization aims to develop talent and promote inclusion, representation, and diversity. 

Now, according to The Sunday Times, Idris Elba is in talks with the founder of the international marketing firm Miroma Group Marc Boyan to make a joint bid for the British broadcaster, Channel 4.  

The reported bid comes after the U.K. government confirmed its plans to privatize Channel 4 earlier this year. The government says privatization will allow the channel to compete with platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. 

Channel 4 called the plan “disappointing,” and claimed the plans disregarded concerns from the public. 

“With over 60,000 submissions to the Government’s public consultation, it is disappointing that today’s announcement has been made without formally recognising the significant public interest concerns which have been raised,” a statement from the broadcaster read.  

“Channel 4 has engaged in good faith with the Government throughout the consultation process, demonstrating how it can continue to commission much-loved programmes from the independent sector across the UK that represent and celebrate every aspect of British life as well as increase its contribution to society, while maintaining ownership by the public.” 

Meanwhile, Idris Elba launched a sneaker collab with Christian Louboutin earlier this week. He also teased yet another prospective career, this time as a fashion designer.  

“I might just drop my own sneaker collection. 😁 ( joking not joking),” he penned in the caption.  

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Summer Walker Creates Hilarious Spoof Of Ray J’s Viral “One Wish” Verzuz Performance 

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Summer Walker has hinted at leaving the music business on many occasions throughout her career. If she ever does, the R&B singer could reinvent herself as a sketch show comedian if her latest Instagram post is anything to go by. 

The Verzuz showdown between Omarion and Mario last week began with an eventful clash featuring Ray J and Bobby V against Pleasure P & Sammie. Ray J’s performance of “One Wish” became one of the highlights of the show due to his shaky vocal performance.  

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Though the moment has been the subject of many memes already, Summer Walker has now added her own. The “Purple Hearts” singer donned a drawn-on beard and mustache as she crooned into a hairbrush microphone while cradling a stuffed unicorn toy in an impersonation of Raj J during the Verzuz.  

“It’s all love 🤍 just having fun,” Summer Walker penned in the caption. Check out the spoof below.  

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The Verzuz showdown appears to be the gift that keeps on giving. Royce Da 5’9” shared a clip of Ray J and Bobby V’s Instagram Live recap of the event. After announcing a new R&B supergroup with Pleasure P & Sammie the pair decided to try a vocal harmony. “Thank ya’ll for this,” wrote the Detroit rapper posting the clip.  

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Meanwhile, Summer Walker proudly displayed her growing baby bump at this weekend’s BET Awards shortly after announcing her pregnancy.  

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Kim Kardashian Says Lawsuit Filed By Black Small Business Owner Is “A Shakedown” Over ‘SKKN’ Trademark 

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Kim Kardashian says she’s the subject of a “shakedown effort” in response to the accusation she’s using her celebrity status to secure the rights to a skincare line after being sued for trademark infringement by a small business owned by a Black woman.  

Last year Cyndie Lunsford, founder of a Black-owned company called Beauty Concept filed an opposition to block Kim Kardashian’s attempt to trademark the name “SKKN By Kim.” She argued that the name was too similar to her brand SKKN +, which was already on the market. Lunsford has been operating the business out of a location in Brooklyn since 2018. She has been “taking steps to expand into a bigger physical location” in New York.  

According to TMZ, the company is now suing Kim Kardashian for trademark infringement, saying her brand is confusing customers. Lawyers for Beauty Concepts state they informed her of their trademark for “SKKN+” and asked that Kim not use similar branding. They claim the company ignored their request.  

Kim Kardashian Responds

However, Michael Rhodes, lawyer for Kim Kardashian, says the lawsuit “is not what it seems.” They claim the suit is a “shakedown effort” prompted by Kim’s efforts to protect her new brand.  

The attorney continued stating that they “applaud” Ms. Lunsford for “following her dreams” as a business owner. However, “that doesn’t give her the right to wrongfully claim that we’ve done something wrong.” 

Furthermore, they say “Beauty Concepts sold no products under the SKKN+ name,” as far as they know. They added, “the business was a one-person shop offering facials from a single Brooklyn location.” 

Rhodes states they declined the request to drop the SKKN name. “Beauty Concepts then challenged Ms. Kardashian’s trademark applications at the USPTO. Unsurprisingly, the USPTO rejected Beauty Concepts’ own SKKN+ mark saying that “skkn” just means “skin.” Undaunted, Beauty Concepts then tried to make its business seem more than it was – it leased a new storefront, changed its website, etc.” 

The documents state they attempted negotiations with Beauty Concepts. However, “running a small esthetician business in Brooklyn does not give it the right to shut down a global skincare line.”  

The fight between Kim Kardashian and Beauty Concepts continues. Lawyers for Kim claim the lawsuit in an attempt to leverage a settlement in the hopes of a big payout.  

The reality TV star and business mogul has been accused of profiting from Black culture and ruining Black business in the past. Earlier this month, after launching her new brands, SKKN and SKKN BY Kim, she was blasted online. Fans claimed her business was too similar to Lori Harvey’s skincare line SKN By LH. 

Candace Owens Labels T.I. A “Fraud” & “Performer” Over 2019 Revolt Summit Debate 

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Candace Owen got into a heated debate with T.I. during the 2019 REVOLT TV summit in Atlanta. The pair joined a panel featuring Killer Mike, Steven Pargett, Katrina Pierson, and Tamika D Mallory to discuss a variety of societal issues facing the Black community.  

The avid Donald Trump supporter known for her controversial takes on issues affecting the Black community recalled the tense discussion with T.I. during a recent appearance on Off The Record Podcast with DJ Akademiks. She began by calling T.I. a “fraud,” before explaining she felt she had previously established a connection with the rapper.  

“That situation got me so angry because T.I. was the only person that I knew prior to stepping onto that stage,” said Owens. She claimed to have met the rapper a year before the summit after being introduced by Kanye West. “We had spoken on the phone for like, hours on the phone about what our opinions are politically.”  

Akademiks then interjected, suggesting T.I. “was trying to dunk on you a lot.” 

Candance continued, “It was crazy because when I spoke to him on the phone he was like, ‘I agree with you on this, I agree with you on this,’ agreed on everything we talked about. No debate. The only thing he said was, ‘I just can’t behind Trump.’ That was the only thing he ever said on the phone. ‘I can’t get behind Trump.’ Every other topic, we talked about Black America, he agreed with, he was so kind.” 

However, according to Candace Owens, the T.I. she spoke to on the phone disappeared once they got on stage. “He turned into a performer!… So, I say now, T.I. is a fraud, he is a very little man physically and mentally, he’s a small man. To do that for what?” 

Candace Owens Accused T.I. Of “Acting Like A Goon”

The conservative commentator claimed she wasn’t advocating for Trump during the panel discussion, which she classed as a conversation that “Black America deserved to have” that day. “And he halted it by acting like a goon,” she added. Check out the conversation between Candace Owens and Akademiks below.  

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While he has yet to respond to her recent remarks, T.I. previously accused Candance Owens of being a “paid plant.” He believes “someone paid her to come out here and speak against everything the majority of us are standing for.”  He also claimed “She sent me a text, privately” after the summit that “really rubbed me the wrong way.”

Megan Thee Stallion Goes Viral With Sensational Twerking Videos 

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Megan Thee Stallion took over the Internet on Tuesday evening (Jun. 28) after sharing several sensational videos of herself having fun with her friends while on tour in Europe.  

The Houston native is currently performing at festivals and shows all over the continent and has a grueling summer touring schedule. After putting in all that work, it’s only right that Megan Thee Stallion finds the time to relax and unwind between performances. 

One look at her social media gives the impression Meg is doing just that! Last week the H-town Hottie shared a couple of videos documenting her downtime while on the island of Ibiza. Cue sunsets, ocean views, bikinis, and Megan and her friends having fun in the sun.  

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Megan Thee Stallion Displays Her Twerking Talent

However, the videos Megan shared on Tuesday were more of an unfiltered behind-the-scenes peek of the entertainer and her friends enjoying themselves away from public view. A couple of the clips in particular, were of Megan displaying her incredible twerking skills, causing the rapper to go viral.  

“All home grown from da mf soufffff🍑🍑🍑🍑🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾” Megan Thee Stallion declared in the caption.  

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Heart eyes and fire emojis filled the comment section, alongside replies from Megan’s celebrity gal pals.  

“Whewwwww,” noted Kash Doll, while SZA admitted, “I am no better than a man 🙂.” 

Like Coi Leray, Yung Miami dropped a bunch of emojis though her fellow City Girl JT wanted Megan to “REMIND THESE HOES!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍” 

Meanwhile, the “WAP” hitmaker began trending on Twitter after some clips from IG made their way over to the platform.  

Katy Perry Reaches Out For A Duet

A snippet of Megan Thee Stallion singing along to a Katy Perry tune on IG Live caught the eye of the singer. Katy is a fan, asking Megan for a duet before telling her how much she loves her.  

Megan was equally excited, replying, “Omg yes hot girl Katy ! Let’s do a song 🔥 🔥 🔥”  

New Art Show Featuring Portraits of Emmett Till And His Dad Curated By Vic Mensa

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Chicago rapper Vic Mensa, whose real name is Victor Kwesi Mensah, has partnered with the Kavi Gupta Gallery, one of the leading art spaces in the city, to produce an art show in the West Loop.

Kavi Gupta Gallery is located at 219 N. Elizabeth St. Vic Mensa said, “Music is what’s taken me around the world, and it’s my passion, but I’m also not limited to only one form of expression.”

According to WTTW, the show is called “Skin and Masks,” drawing its inspiration from Frantz Fanon’s transformative work, “Black Skin, White Masks,” and will run through August 13th.

“It’s his seminal text, and he’s dissecting the psychological ramifications of colonialism and white supremacy and imperialism and all of those things, and I felt that that concept could relate well to an art show,” Vic Mensa said.

Hebru Brantley’s work is on display. Also on display will be a portrait of young Emmett Till and his father, Louis Till, pulled from old photographs.

The artists have been growing as a man, including working as the founder of a Hip-Hop collective/ foundation called Savemoney, which includes Chance the Rapper and Joey Purp. The organization has a mission to help people in Chicago and the Republic of Ghana in West Africa.

“A quote by James Baldwin moves me, and that is, ‘Know from whence you came. That way there are no limitations to where you can go,’ and I believe that’s the ethos of what we’re creating in Ghana right now,” Vic Mensa said.

For more information, visit kavigupta.com.

Was Nipsey’s Killer Stabbed In Jail? 

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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I just got a report that says that the killer of Nipsey Hussle was stabbed in a Los Angeles county jail.

It’s very interesting that this happens at this time. The first report said that he was assaulted, a very general term without specificities. However, the rumor mill is emerging and has stated that he was actually stabbed.

READ THE NEWS: Nipsey Hussle Murder Suspect Reportedly Assaulted While In Custody

What’s interesting, is that this man has been incarcerated for the murder of one of our favorite rappers for around three years. During that time we all knew that he was the perpetrator, because it was all captured on tape. But, there have been no attempts on his life that I know of. And nothing that we have gotten has suggested that there was going to be retribution for his evil act.

Now, it appears that somebody actually made an attempt on his life in this county jail facility. Why now? Obviously nothing makes a whole bunch of sense in the prison system, but it does lend itself to a lot of rumors.

On the other hand it seems like one of the friends Nipsey had has beaten a bench warrant that should have landed him in jail. But it was all dropped somehow. Rimpau, who refuse to testify, originally had a warrant for his arrest because he refused to testify. He was even a pallbearer at Nipsey’s funeral. He stood next to Nipsey when he was shot. Judge George H. Clay issued a bench warrant for his arrest with $500,000 bail last Thursday. And suddenly it was just dropped.

No?

Cowboy, who is also one of Nipsey‘s really close friends, proclaimed Evan “Rimpau” McKenzie a coward. He said he ran when Nipsey was shot. Right now, they are trying to get Eric Holder the most jail time possible. There is a difference between a crime of passion and premeditated murder. The difference is life in jail!

So, some aren’t calling this an issue of no snitching vs snitching. But it seems more sinister to me. I am not going to print what I think, but it all smells really foul. Before we examine this further, at a later date, tell me what you’re thinking about this whole situation.

By the way, I would ride for Nip in anyway possible if I was given the opportunity.

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Wendy Williams Talks New Podcast, Manager Says May Have Kardashians And Trumps as Guests

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Media maven Wendy Williams is working on a new project, preparing for her next move.

In a curbside interview with TMZ, Wendy shared she is working on a podcast that will make more money for her than the television show deal she had in the past.

Wendy’s manager, Will Selby, confirmed her statement, adding his client has no desire to return to the small screen.

Selby said he would serve as the executive producer of the new podcast.

So far, sources say, Wendy Williams has already lined up some serious guests for her show, including Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, and other notables.

Wendy Williams is talking to members of both the Kardashians and Trumps, two of the most influential families in the world.

The latest news is different from the previously reported info that stated Wendy would be returning to her old show. AllHipHop.com reported in May that the talk show host said she would be back on television in September.

“The Wendy Williams Show” officially ended on Friday, June 17th, after running for 13 seasons.

“The final original episode of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ will air on Friday, June 17th, with a video tribute to the iconic host,” a spokesperson told Variety. “The series comes to an end after 13 successful years in syndication.”

Wendy’s new podcast promises to be fresh and exciting, but almost every time we get a show from Wendy, ain’t that what we get?

RealBryan.K Releases “Sunshine”

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“SUNSHINE” is a new mix that confirms the return of Bryan.K in 2022?

Since 2020 we have not had any news of the young French DJ who came out of the shadows in 2019, some media and fans thought it was a buzz and that he was part of the ephemeral artists who see the light but directly fall back into the shadows, and well, guess you’re wrong because of Realbryan. k is finally making his comeback in the early summer of 2022 with a track called “SUNSHINE”, a special track with a different musical style than what we are used to seeing, its start has been very good because it has already accumulated several thousand views on youtube only a few minutes after its release, a sound that looks quite promising.

In the world of DJing, artists from all over the world need more than talent to see the light. For many artists, becoming an entrepreneur in their own respective space is becoming more and more of a necessity in today’s market and multi-talent is just the beginning when it comes to describing the artist Realbryan.K. The young multi-talented artist knows a thing or two about project promotion as he also studied marketing and communication.

Since 2022 Realbryan.K’s career started to take off after the release of his first EP “French Riviera”. But it is important to know that Bryan did not start making music only in 2021 or 2022 but in 2019, he released an ep of 5 sounds on his youtube channel which was unfortunately deleted a few months later, Realbryan. K reveals that he was not yet ready to launch himself into the world of music, but he also says that he considered his first project to be a flop hence the fact that he deleted everything.

The young artist continued the hard work until he was no longer unnoticed and saw the light 3 years later. Currently, a DJ, producer, and multimedia designer, RealBryan.k is an internationally recognized artist and marketer. His musical style: His musical style is probably the reason for his success, although he is a simple DJ he has a completely different style of mixing than other DJs we see today, he manages to mix an electro musical style with a hip hop style which gives us a beautiful rendering that we have
seen on the market.

Private life:

RealBryan.K

Although he is very active on social networks, he makes few television appearances and gives few interviews. Is he single? He prefers to talk about his music rather than his private life. Today, Realbryan.k works hard on his creative skills and also posts regularly on social networks.

Today, Realbryan.K is based in Paris, France where he works as a successful DJ and
composer alongside some great artists. Realbryan.k is embarking on the adventure of
becoming the “official showcase” by doing everything possible to communicate his upcoming
projects to fans.

Who is Realbryan.K ?

Realbryan.k, whose real name is Bryan Krief, is a French DJ, author, and composer who became known to the general public with his mix entitled “SUNSHINE”, on which the sound was played at many the discos in Miami.

Make sure you stay tuned to Bryan.K by following his exciting journey below:

www.instagram.com/realbryan.k

Nipsey Hussle Murder Suspect Reportedly Assaulted While In Custody

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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The Nipsey Hussle murder trial was delayed after the late rapper’s alleged killer reportedly got beaten up while in custody.

According to Rolling Stone, Eric Holder was assaulted this week. The 32-year-old murder suspect required medical treatment that prevented him from attending his trial on Tuesday (June 28).

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke excused jurors for the day but instructed them to report back on Wednesday (June 29) unless notified otherwise. The judge noted the delay might last more than one day.

It is unclear exactly when and where Holder was assaulted. The beating occurred sometime after he left a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday afternoon (June 27).

Other inmates aren’t supposed to be allowed near Nipsey Hussle’s alleged killer when he is transported to and from court. Rolling Stone’s source said Holder suffered more than a black eye.

Holder was indicted on one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. He pleaded not guilty to all of the charges. He faces life in prison if convicted.

Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed in March 2019. Prosecutors say Holder murdered the West Coast rapper after being confronted over snitching accusations.

PTtheGospelSpitter, Doing Werk for The Kingdom and His #1 Records!

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music
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The Kingdom Biz does not stop for The BadBoy of Gospel (A.K.A. PTtheGospelSpitter)! Not only is he a CHH (Christian Hip Hop) artist, but he is also a Gospel artist. What’s the difference? Not only can he rap, but he can also sing. Not only can he sing, but he also has a five-octave range! All this sounds good, right? Well, let’s make it sweeter than honey from the honeycomb (Psalms 19:10). From the last four singles that he has released, he has picked up nine number one accolades! Yes, you heard it right! NINE NUMBER ONES! 

Let’s walk you through them.

-“Praise The Maker” went number one on the MRC BDS Billboard Internet Radio Gospel for five weeks.

– “S.f.T.K.” feat Emcee N.I.C.E. went number one simultaneously on the MRC BDS Billboard Internet Radio Gospel for eighteen weeks and Billboard Internet Christian Hip Hop for twenty-one weeks. Making him the first artist to do so. This record also went number one on iTunes in the Christian & Gospel category in South Africa, Switzerland, and Belgium.

– “Live In Me” feat Miquel went number one on the Amazon Best Seller’s Hip Hop Charts.

– “S.f.T.K. Remix” feat. Emcee N.I.C.E. and J-Nibb went number one on iTunes in Belgium on the Hip Hop Charts. It also went number one on Amazon’s Best Seller’s Hip Hop Charts.

The Kingdom Biz for The BadBoy of Gospel doesn’t stop there. He turned two of these number-one records into award-winning films. He turned “Praise The Maker” into an animated short musical film (currently available on Christian Cinema, short film and gumroads https://ptthegospelspitter.gumroad.com/l/praise-the-maker) .

In doing so, PT racked up five awards at all IMDB qualifying film festivals (see the festival wins on IMDb.me/PTtheGospelspitter). He also took S.f.T.K. Remix and turned it into S.f.T.K. The Movie. Not only is it available currently on AppleTV ( https://apple.co/3303mO1) But, S.f.T.K. The Movie also took home nine awards from all IMDB qualifying film festivals. 

PTtheGospelSpitter is definitely making sure he is using all of his talents with music and film. But, he is also looking to give back to artists and filmmakers. He has partnered with Serving The Peace in offering artist/label services to artists, along with distribution services for artist and filmmakers! In PT’s words, “It’s Kingdom Biz for The Win!” Make sure you stay connected with him on social media (All his socials may be found here at https://beacons.ai/ptthegospelspitter) to see what else YHWH has in store for him! 

Pete Rock Blasts Diddy For Trying To Steal Nickname, Erase Him From Culture

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Pete Rock called out Diddy in a lengthy post on Instagram.

The Hip Hop legend criticized Diddy for stealing the “Chocolate Boy Wunda” nickname. Pete Rock accused the Bad Boy Records founder of attempting to erase the acclaimed producer from the culture.

“ERASURE IS A REAL THING we doing this to each other now???” he wrote. “@bet @billboard We not alike. YOU KNOW BETTER THAN THIS KNOCK THIS OFF!! You are from 77 dell ave Mt.Vernon NY. i know everything about you but i wouldnt call myself puff daddy when im THE REAL CHOCOLATE BOY WUNDA BOSS.”

He continued, “You kinda came outta nowhere. Been in mt.vernon since the 1st grade all the way to graduating high school. I came up with the town. My brother Grap Luva taught you dance steps in your garage on dell ave. I touch drum machines and make the beats 4 REAL. You cant erase what i have done in music or try to take my name lol.”

Pete Rock has been known as the “Chocolate Boy Wunda” for decades. Diddy recently started using the moniker and referred to Bobby Brown as the “first Chocolate Boy Wonder” at the 2022 BET Awards.

Diddy adopting the nickname led to Pete Rock airing out his grievances on social media. The Instagram post also functioned as a warning to Diddy.

“Everyone in hip hop knows who the chocolate boy wunda is,” Pete Rock wrote. “You brought biggie to the basement only to diss me later and not use me on any of his projects. You cut me out the ‘One More Chance’ video when BIG himself invited me. You got to where you wanted to be then s######. My gift is from GOD the almighty mister puffy smh i made those hits 4real. There is no comparison dude. I been here before you. Dont let me go in on you cuz its alot there.”

He concluded, “Just knock it off with the chocboywunda s### man. im flattered tho bruh but you wanted my attention i guess ok now you got it. now use your own names. You got a few of em n####. P Diddy Puff Daddy & dat Brother Love s###. I never wanted nothing from you, but stop calling yourself by my name. Its copy written. You wanna be the chocboywunda you gotta pay for it FOH @diddy What are you doing bro? smfh this is so corny lol. Wow! Im minding my business and doing what i gotta do for the culture of hip hop music. Im still here by the grace of god.”

EXCLUSIVE: R. Kelly Engaged To “Brainwashed” Alleged Sex Slave Joycelyn Savage

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: Exclusives
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R. Kelly got engaged while waiting to be sentenced for his sex crimes.

According to a court document obtained by AllHipHop, alleged sex slave Joycelyn Savage revealed she’s engaged to R. Kelly. Savage noted she is his fiancée in a letter to a judge pleading for leniency ahead of his sentencing.

Last September, R. Kelly was convicted of racketeering and eight counts of violating the Mann Act. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison in Brooklyn on Wednesday (June 29th).

Savage attempted to portray the incarcerated artist in a positive light. She claimed she’s “not the victim” the government portrayed her to be in a letter to Judge Ann Donnelly.

“My relationship with Robert is amazing,” she wrote. “He’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. We have a very special connection and are deeply in love. I still support Robert to this day because I love him and will always be here to support him.”

She continued, “Robert is not the monster that the government has described him to be. The Robert I know is very sweet, gentle, and kind. At the end of the day, he has always made sure that I’m taken care of, and any other women he was with as well.”

R. Kelly Engaged To Joycelyn Savage
R. Kelly Engaged To Joycelyn Savage

Savage described R. Kelly as “an all-around incredible person.” She also claimed he “takes any opportunity he can to help those in need.”

“He’s very determined and focused on his goals, and the things that have been said about him, with me and other women being held against our will is absolutely untrue,” she wrote. “It’s the complete opposite of who he is and what my relationship is like with Robert.”

Savage’s parents insist she’s been “brainwashed” by R. Kelly. But the alleged sex slave denied being manipulated.

“Robert and I are deeply in love, and it breaks my heart that the government has created a narrative that I’m a victim,” she wrote. “I’m a grown woman and can speak for myself, which is why I wanted to provide this letter to the court. I respectfully ask that the Court take my words into consideration when sentencing Robert. He is a great man, with a great heart and deserves to be home with his loved ones who are ready to support him.”

R. Kelly has been locked up since 2019. He awaits another trial in Chicago, where he will face child pornography and obstruction charges in August.

Baegera Talks New Music And Says “Connecting With My Fans More Deeply Is My Aim This Year”

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music News
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Music is food for the soul. It’s a language of its own, and with the advent of the internet and the phenomenon of sharing with the world at the touch of fingertips, music is spreading its wings like never before. And platforms like Spotify are making the most of this opportunity by providing musicians from all over the world a chance to be heard. Vetted artist Baegera has been crowned the latest sensation on Spotify with his new single.

Baegera has been surrounded by music since childhood. From listening to music played in the house to one passed around among friends, he knew that music had the power to bring people together and uplift moods. He says, “For me, music is the very soul of life. It contains within itself something so primordial that connecting to it is indeed the most natural feeling.

As the world has evolved since the beginning of time and has become increasingly complex, music continues to find a way to express emotions and touch lives. This is what drew me to music. Beauty and simplicity are qualities inherent in music. A piece might be complex, but it’ll be held together by some of the most basic chords. For me, good music connects and rejuvenates, and that’s what I hope my music will be able to do as well.”

It seems that Baegera’s passion for making music relatable has led him down a fascinating and successful path. His latest single is ruling the roost on Spotify and goes on to show that music is better heard when it’s created to help people connect with themselves and each other. As he goes to create new scores and chart new territories, it’s undeniable that Baegera is an artist you need on your radar.