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Waka Flocka Replies To Trolls About A ‘Chocolate’ Preference!

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: Rumors

Okay, since when did inclusivity dictate personal choice? Today, it seems as though actual inclinations may have silently become taboo. In fact, Waka Flocka speaks up. He replies to trolls about a ‘chocolate’ preference.

As of late, the diversified boss continues to expand his financial portfolio. Be that as it may, Mr. Hard in da Paint always makes time for music. Recently, while the provocative personality, was performing he makes the matter-of-fact request.

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Actually, a circulating video shows his actions. So, the reality rapper is seen standing atop a DJ’s booth. Frenchie’s “Pop That” is encouraging some rather eager ladies. Who, in turn, attempt to gyrate their glutes.

However, the adopted ATLien is far from moved. Momentarily, the music is paused. This is when he is seen bending down to retrieve a microphone. Once, firmly in his grip, Flockaveli proclaims, “I need some chocolate on stage, man.”

Immediately, the crowd erupts with agreement. Be that as it may, the “Round Of Applause” rhymer further clarifies his statement. In The Shade Room’s IG post, he writes, “Imagine tryna be a good person and be inclusive to all?.., Imagine?

Overall, an ample amount of folks are showing that they share his sentiment. Even YG adds a series of crying emojis to seemingly display his support. Someone even likened the twerk fest to nothing more than a shaking “back and kneecaps.”

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In short, the unspecified performance finds Waka Flocka is a place of reclaiming his peace. The above post appears to address the incident. A candid statement reads, “Learning how to leave people alone and go on with your life is a needed skill. You must master it.”

Jon Stewart Claims Pete Davidson Doing Fine Amidst “Explosive, Loaded” Love Triangle With Kanye And Kim

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Jon Stewart has insisted his friend Pete Davidson is fine amid “explosive” claims made by Kanye West.

During an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show,” Stewart touched upon the rapper’s attempts to publicly shame his ex-wife Kim Kardashian over her relationship with the “Saturday Night Live” star on social media.

“I know Pete real well. He’s just a kid trying to live his life. (He’s) one of my favorite people. He’s just a smart, funny kid, trying to live his life,” he commented. “I think he’s doing as best you can in that situation when you’re dealing with something that’s so explosive and loaded, with all kinds of other things. I just love that kid.”

Jon Stewart explained that he had developed a “paternal instinct” towards Pete Davidson and other young comedians.

“He and I know each other from comedy, from going on the road. Dave (Chappelle) and I were doing gigs in Boston and Houston, and Pete came out and performed. And him and (John) Mulaney worked near where I live in Jersey so I would go buy pizza from a place and we just go hang out, and we just became friends from that,” the former “The Daily Show” host explained, adding that he tries to offer advice in a subtle way. 

“I always have a very paternal instinct on those guys because I’ve seen too many of my friends get in trouble and some of them die, and you don’t (want that).

“It’s the fun of why we got into it. To not have a real job, to dress like s###, to go out at night and drink and eat lousy food and hopefully hang out with other very funny people… there’s a real camaraderie,” Jon Stewart said.

Multi-Talented Musician Micaela Blue Charms Fans With Catchy New Record “Long Gone”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Music News

Micaela Blue is an Argentinian artist rapidly growing an influential following because of her versatility and power to create unique songs based on a kaleidoscopic array of musical influences. While the core of Micaela’s music radiates R&B, she is not afraid to color out of the lines––she infuses other genres, including soul and indie, while keeping her artistry’s aesthetic at the forefront. Her most recent studio release, “Long Gone,” feels like a genuinely phenomenal take on her sound, going for a natural and energetic tone.

As an artist who often looks for ways to bring innovation and passion to her songs, Micaela accomplished a great deal on “Long Gone.” The piece is incredibly textural in its production, so much so that it feels like you can sink into an array of nuanced layers of the arrangement as you listen. In addition, the songwriting complements the composition by creating a profound sense of conviction through honest lyricism, allowing Micaela to use the music as a vehicle of authentic self-expression. Introspection is also a fantastic way to reach out to the audience with something more personal and dynamic, far removed from the usual carbon-copy cliches of the genre.

If you are looking for music that offers a new outlook in terms of meaning, this is it. “Long Gone” is not only very entertaining and fun to listen to but decidedly inspiring in the way the artist is not afraid to put herself out there as a human being. “Long Gone” is the kind of release that begs you to take a deep dive, and if you do, you will be glad you did, as this beautiful piece of music is incredibly dynamic and spontaneous, easy to relate to on a much deeper level. Some of the best artists are natural-born storytellers, and Micaela belongs to that category. She uses her experiences to channel something deeper and cater to the audience with a much more authentic flow of music and emotion, something that perhaps you might not have expected from this type of content.

R&B music can fly overheads in terms of its impact on the audience emotionally. Still, Micaela’s honest craftsmanship shines through, and she does a remarkable job keeping us hooked without compromising her intentions. Find out more about Micaela and listen to “Long Gone.” now streaming on all platforms!

 

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Behind the Lyrics: Anthony Malascalza Talks About His Songwriting Process

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Music News

While you can fall in love with a song without understanding its message, we cannot dispute that lyrics are one of the most important aspects of any song. They help us better understand the thought process behind the making of the music and connect with the artist on a deeper level.

According to the talented singer-songwriter Anthony Malascalza, lyrics are the backbone of any song. He explains that it would be hard to know the intended message the artist is trying to pass across without understanding the lyrics. To ensure that his audience not only relates to his music but also learns something from it, Anthony has made it his mission to create impactful songs. He uses his musical talent to spread love positivity and share his story with the rest of the world.

In his words, “My goal is to use my songs to highlight some of the issues affecting the youth as I want to encourage young people.” “Getting to achieve your dreams is not easy, and there are a lot of challenges,” explains Anthony. But you shouldn’t let that get in your way.

Through sharing his incredible journey, Anthony shows his fan base that you can fulfill your dreams despite the obstacles. “You just need to be dedicated to your goals and remain patient,” says Anthony.

As an up-and-coming artist, establishing your place can be hard, especially when you don’t have someone to hold your hand. Having been through a similar situation, Anthony says that through composing his music, he wants to empower others in the music scene as he shares some of his lessons.

50 Cent Battle With Remy Martin Over Branson Bottle Escalates

By: Mike WinslowCategory: Exclusives

50 Cent will be heading to trial with rival liquor brand Remy Martin in court in a beef over each company’s bottle designs.

Earlier this week, Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein ruled that Remy Martin had met its initial burden in proving that 50″s Branson Cognac had lifted significant portions of its bottle design from the French company’s XO brand. 

The battle erupted last August, when E. Remy Martin & Co. sued Sire Spirits, 50’s liquor business, named after his youngest son.

E. Remy Martin & Co. makes the XO line of cognac, while Sire Spirits creates the rap star’s famous brand, Branson Cognac.

The French distillery sued 50 Cent, claiming the rap star stole their Centaur de Diamant’s bottle shape and used the trademarked design for Branson.

Remy Martin believes 50 Cent’s Branson design will confuse consumers in the marketplace. 

50 Cent fired back in a legal reply and claimed Branson was scared of the competition and that Remy Martin was attempting to destroy his brand.

The rap star attempted to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming his design was taken from canteens used by soldiers during the Civil war in the 1860s.

50 Cent Says Remy Martin Attempting To Destroy His Branson Cognac Business

The rapper’s lawyer claimed Remy Martin was attempting to launch a “multi-front legal battle” to force an “exorbitant settlement” out of Sire Spirits.

However, 50 Cent may have to take the dispute to trial after his high-powered legal team attempted to have the lawsuit thrown out of court was defeated this week. 

A pretrial conference is slated for April 29th, 2022.

Meanwhile, 50 Cent continues to make moves with Branson. Last week, it was announced that Sire Spirits launched a new partnership with the Houston Rockets.

50’s company signed a multi-year deal for Branson and his champagne brand Le Chemin du Roi. 

The two brands will be showcased in multiple themed bars, branded luxury suites, and even a courtside box inside the Toyota Center.

50 is also getting his own restaurant, named the Sire Spirits Bar & Restaurant.

Bow Wow Responds To Reports He’s Beefing With Jermaine Dupri

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Shad “Bow Wow” Moss had a lot to say on Twitter over the last 24 hours. An extended conversation about the quality of Bow Wow’s album catalog morphed into a discussion about his working relationship with Jermaine Dupri.

Many Hip Hop followers cite Jermaine Dupri as one of the most influential figures in Bow Wow’s three-decade career. A teenage Bow Wow released his debut album, 2000’s Beware of Dog, via Dupri’s So So Def Recordings.

Yesterday, Bow Wow told his Twitter followers that he believes Beware of Dog and all of his other projects are “mid.” Moss also stated he wished he had signed with his original music mentor, Snoop Dogg, instead of So So Def.

Some of Bow Wow’s fans then started pointing out Jermaine Dupri’s role in the 35-year-old actor/rapper’s success. Bow responded by downplaying his current artistic connection with the 49-year-old record executive/recording artist.

Are Bow Wow & Jermaine Dupri No Longer Working Together?

“Me and JD have no work chemistry. I ain’t work with that boy in years. He do him and I do me,” tweeted Bow Wow in response to a Twitter user who suggested So So Def was “perfect” for the performer once known as Lil Bow Wow.

Moss later added, “Snoop is the best thing that [happened] to me. If it [wasn’t] for him, none of yall would know me. That’s the only big homie I got. He gave me a chance. Everyone else was just add ons to what we had started.”

However, Bow Wow made sure to make it clear he does not have any animosity towards Jermaine Dupri. Bow posted, “JD cool. We just don’t work together that’s all. Me and JD ain’t worked together in like 10 years. I gotta work with the man to be cool?”

On Thursday morning, the Like Mike star reiterated there is no bad blood between himself and Dupri. Bow Wow wrote, “People [are] thinking me and JD beefing. [We’re] not. I’m just giving y’all the real. We haven’t worked together in 10 yrs. And… If u really a fan yall know our relationship is not the most perfect one.”

Karrueche Tran Addresses Quavo Dating Rumors

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Daytime Emmy Award winner Karrueche Tran (The Bay) has been romanticly linked to Quavious “Quavo” Marshall again. According to reports, Tran began spending time with Quavo, 30, in recent weeks.

The Hollywood Fix caught up with Karrueche during a night out in Los Angeles. Someone asked the 33-year-old actress/producer about the alleged relationship with the Migos member.

“You just had to ask didn’t you?” Tran told the paparazzi at the scene. “We’re friends… I’m single. I’m having fun and enjoying life. Nothing is too serious… We have fun, we’re friends.”

Karrueche and Quavo supposedly spent time together during a dinner date in West Hollywood earlier this month. Entertainment Tonight later ran an article claiming a source confirmed the two celebrities were casually dating.

Rumors of Karrueche and Quavo as an item go back to 2017. That supposed connection between the Claws star and the “Bad and Boujee” hitmaker allegedly led to an altercation involving R&B singer Chris Brown and the Migos that same year.

Chris Brown used to date Karrueche Tran beginning in 2011. Once that relationship ended, Tran received a temporary restraining order against Brown after she accused him of harassment and abuse.

Quavo’s list of ex-girlfriends also includes Saweetie. The former couple had a very public breakup in 2021 which included old footage of an elevator altercation between Quavo and Saweetie being leaked online. However, the L.A. City Attorney’s Office did not seek indictments against either rapper.

50 Cent Shares His Love Of Netflix’s Top Boy & “Can’t Wait” To Work With U.K. Actor Ashley Walters

By: London JennnCategory: News

50 Cent showed some love to fellow actor and rapper from across the pond, Top Boy star Ashley Walters on Wednesday (Mar. 24), after the British artist recounted the time Fif blessed an entire cast with designer watches.  

During a recent interview, Ashley Walters discussed appearing with 50 Cent in the 2005 biopic, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. “Bruv, it was dope man,” the actor said before revealing he became “obsessed” with the New York rapper when his brother played him a tape on the day he was released from prison.  

A short while later, Ashley Walters found himself working alongside him. He felt “like I’ve made it,” he admitted, explaining he would see the likes of Eminem and the G-Unit crew around the set.  

At the time, it was uncommon for U.K. artists to be dripping in ice with buss down watches, unlike now. However, while shooting the movie in New York, Ashley decided to treat himself to a Jacob watch for his birthday. He couldn’t afford one of the higher-end pieces and opted for one within his budget. While he returned to the set “feeling like the man,” 50 Cent was unimpressed.  

50 Cent Is A Generous Boss  

“That’s dead. How much you pay for that?” came the response. When Ashley revealed he spent about $9,000 on the watch, 50 Cent took him back to the store. “When we go inside, say you’re my cousin,” 50 Cent instructed before berating the staff for allowing his “cousin’ to walk out the store with a $9k watch. “Ash, pick whatever watch you want,” Fif told him before making up the difference on his chosen timepiece. “The next day, he bought every actor that watch,” Ashley said of the generous star. Watch the full interview below.  

However, Ashley Walters could get the opportunity to work with the TV mogul once again. 50 Cent took to Instagram, sharing his love for the U.K. crime drama, revealing he would like to work with Ashley Walters. 

“If you watched Get Rich or Die Tryin’ you know why I love Top Boy, @ashleywalters is my man,” Fiddy wrote. “I can’t wait to do a show with him. @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi GLG🚦GreenLightGang 🎯I don’t miss.” 

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Joyner Lucas Blasts Machine Gun Kelly Over Lollapalooza Headlining Spot

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Joyner Lucas is not happy about his placement on the 2022 Lollapalooza poster. The Grammy-nominated emcee took to Twitter to vent his frustrations about the Chicago-set festival. He also decided to take shots at Machine Gun Kelly in the process.

“These festivals [are] gon stop playing with me like I ain’t that n####. Putting my name next to the names of a bunch of random n##### that nobody heard of and offering me a weak ass 💰. Then I say no to the offer and these hoe ass n##### put me on the flier anyways. @lollapalooza,” tweeted Joyner Lucas on Wednesday afternoon.

He added, “N##### is on gon start putting respek on my name. For years [I’ve] been getting these weak ass offers like I’m some lil n####. Then n##### who ain’t even on my level or doing my numbers is getting put in BIG LETTERS while they write my s### hella small on the flier! How sway?!!”

Joyner’s rant continued, “I’m the biggest independent artist period with the exception of my n#### [Tech N9ne]. And I got the numbers & the fans & the💰 to back that statement up. How is it that these festivals keep tryna bunch my name up with a bunch of n##### who ain’t on my level? N####, I’m JOYNER LUCAS 🤨.”

The 33-year-old “I’m Not Racist” and “ADHD” rapper went on to demand Lollapalooza take his name off this year’s flyer. Eventually, Joyner Lucas turned his attention to Machine Gun Kelly.

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“Then you got this goofy ass n#### headlining? Smh how sway?” tweeted Joyner Lucas, along with a photo of MGK. Some other Twitter users then began trolling Lucas over his takedown of Marshall “Eminem” Mathers’s longtime adversary.

“Someone said ‘don’t bring out the rap devil’… 😭 maaaaannnn listen. Lol. What my brother Marshall did to this n#### @machinegunkelly is light compared to what’s waiting if he wanna walk down that street wit me. Ain’t nobody worried bout a n#### who paints his nails. 💅🏿 foh,” posted Lucas.

Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly engaged in a years-long, highly-publicized feud that supposedly began over MGK’s comments about Em’s then-teenage daughter. The beef featured several diss tracks, including Kelly’s “Rap Devil” in 2018.

Joyner Lucas often cites Eminem as one of his biggest musical influences. The Massachusetts native teamed up with Em for 2018’s “Lucky You” collaboration. That track earned a Best Rap Song nomination at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

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‘Insecure’ Star Sarunas Jackson Slams Trey Songz For Turning Down Fight

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

R&B singer Trey Songz has been dealing with serious sexual misconduct allegations at the moment. Fellow entertainer, Sarunas Jackson, also accuses Songz of being disrespectful towards women.

Sarunas J. Jackson, best known for playing Alejandro ‘Dro’ Peña on HBO’s Insecure, made an appearance on the Guys Next Door podcast. The interview included Jackson talking about wanting to fight the “Say Aah” performer.

“Trey Songz’s a b#### ass n####. [He] tries to press women but then would turn down the fade when a n#### came up to him,” Sarunas Jackson told the GND hosts.

The Good Trouble actor continued, “I’m not cool with n##### like that. I tried to knock the n#### out, keep running, but he wants to fight women and stuff like that. To me, I can’t operate like that.”

An unnamed woman recently filed a $20 million lawsuit against Trey Songz, claiming he forcibly raped her in 2016. Other alleged victims have also sued Songz (born Tremaine Neverson). The 37-year-old performer denies the accusations.

Trey Songz has been connected to other violence as well. He avoided charges stemming from a 2021 altercation with a Kansas City police officer during an NFL game. Later that year, a Los Angeles bartender claimed Songz assaulted him inside the Hollywood Palladium.

Additionally, news broke about Trey Songz allegedly injuring a woman from a hit-and-run incident in May 2021. When it comes to his music career, Trey Songz has not dropped a studio album since 2020’s Back Home.

Carl Crawford Has Megan Thee Stallion ‘Coke Head’ Receipts?

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: Rumors

So, the entrenched legal battle between Megan Thee Stallion and Carl Crawford intensifies. Actually, he is threatening to drop ‘coke head’ receipts! Recently, the record exec hopped on Instagram Live to make the caustic allegations.

Of course, Tina Snow’s lyrical dexterity continues to impact the genre. In fact, for her contributions to the craft, she has yielded great distinction. This year, she is the recipient of iHeart Radio’s Trailblazer award. To date, she is earning tremendous professional success.

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However, her personal life appears to be experiencing profound discord. First off, the Houston Hottie was allegedly shot by a peer. Additionally, she is embroiled in another legal proceeding. Her former label, 1501 ENT is claiming breach of contract.

In other words, Carl Crawford — the baseball star-turned music executive — is upset that the acclaimed artist left his label. Be that as it may, any legal proceedings are unable to confine his apparent disdain. Generally speaking, he is using social media as a platform to voice his angst.

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To be fair, in a previous wifi war of words Hot Girl Meg, did insinuate that Carl has an indulgent nature. Following that insult Carl comes out swinging. “Aye Meg, you better tell your fans about this coke sh*t before I really get to telling them who the coke head is around this muthaf*cker,” chides Carl.

Soon, he insists, “I’m telling you.  I don’t got nothing but atomic bombs in my system.  I got evidence proof.  I’m going to present receipts.” To make things worse, Crawford believes that the “Savage” MC owes him millions of dollars.

In any case, he is definitely seeking to regain a return on his investment. Then, of himself, he declares, “They just trying to hoe a n*gga.”

Will Megan Thee Stallion be able to get past this accusation?

Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa Drop NFT Mixtape Ft. Xzibit, Daz Dillinger, Juicy J & More

By: London JennnCategory: News

Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa dropped an 8-track NFT mixtape on Wednesday night (Mar. 23), themed around ApeCoin (APE) and the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC). 

Titled Ape Drops 03 : An 8th, the project also includes features from the West Coast OG’s cousin Daz Dillinger, Xzibit, Juicy Jay, and Mr. Cap. Snoop nonchalantly announced the project via Twitter on Wednesday. “Dropped a mixtape w/@wizkhalifa on tha blockchain tonite!,” he wrote. “Probably Nothing… #An8th” 

Meanwhile, CoinGape reports APE prices experienced a sharp rise once Snoop dropped the tape, trading 17% higher at $13.8.  

The tracks, which users can listen to before purchase are only available for two days. They can only be bought in BAYC’s newly released APE token. Around 8000 of the new Snoop Dogg NFTs are available ranging in price from 12 APE to 15 APE. According to CoinGape, each token equates to between $165 to $210, based on the current exchange rate.  

Snoop Dogg also announced the arrival of new visuals from the West Coast supergroup, Mt. Westmore, ahead of their tour, which begins on Saturday (Mar. 26).  

NFT marketplace OpenSea hosts a snippet of the video featuring Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, Too Short. In keeping with Snoop’s recent moves, an advanced preview of the video is available with the purchase of the NFT.  

Earlier this week, Snoop Dogg began his hosting stint on the new NBC reality competition series “American Song Contest.” Based on the Eurovision Song Contest, the show sees contestants from across America compete for the title of Best Original Song.  

Drake To Donate $1 Million To LeBron James’s I Promise School

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Hip Hop megastar Aubrey Drake Graham is in a giving mood after winning big at the online roulette table. The Canadian pledges to giveaway a seven-figure donation to the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I Promise School.

Drake announced his latest charitable act in a video posted to Instagram. The Certified Lover Boy album creator partnered with the cryptocurrency gambling platform, Stake, for the large endowment to Ohio’s IPS.

During a dinner at Harbour 60 restaurant in Toronto, Champagne Papi told LeBron James, “Myself and Eddie from Stake, we’re going to dedicate a million dollars to the I Promise School, and I’m gonna go drop it off myself before the school year ends.”

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I Promise School, located in LeBron James’s hometown of Akron, services at-risk youth. Every graduating IPS student is offered free tuition to the University of Akron or Kent State University.

“Family Blessings [with] my brother @kingjames courtesy of @stake there’s no better feeling in the world,” wrote Drake in an Instagram caption. He also gifted $100,000 to the family of Royal Crown Academy high school basketball player Michael Evbagharu.

Previously, Drake teamed with Stake and “Nail Tech” rapper Jack Harlow to give $20,000 to singer/saxophonist Janardo Laporte of Turks and Caicos. Drake also famously handed out nearly $1 million during the filming of his 1 billion-viewed “God’s Plan” music video.

Tupac Unpublished Childhood Poetry Written For His Imprisoned Black Panther Godfather Up For Auction

By: London JennnCategory: News

Tupac Shakur had a way with words from an early age, exemplified in an unpublished booklet of haiku poetry written and illustrated by Pac for his incarcerated Black Panther godfather. It is estimated to fetch up to $300,000 when it goes to auction Wednesday. 

11-year-old Tupac wrote and illustrated the booklet nearly 40 years ago. Sotheby’s claim the booklet is “the earliest known manuscript by Shakur to come to market.”

He addressed it to his godfather, Jamal Joseph, and other Black Panther Party members. He signed the booklet, “Tupac ♥ Shakur, Future Freedom Fighter.” 

Tupac Wrote The Booklet While Under FBI Surveillance

Sotheby’s description notes Tupac wrote the booklet while he, his mother Afeni Shakur, and his baby sister were under constant FBI surveillance. He sent it to Leavenworth federal penitentiary where his godfather was imprisoned.  

Jamal revealed he kept the booklet with him at Leavenworth for about a year before sending it to his wife. If not for that foresight, the manuscript may never have survived. “The Guards had been searching cells after a gang stabbing and were messing up prisoners’ books, letters and photos,” Jamal explained. “If you had money in your commissary account to pay for shipping and a decent counselor you could get a permission slip and take your stuff to the mailroom to send home.”  

The booklet appears as part of Sotheby’s “The Art and Influence of Hip Hop” collection. It also includes a number of love letters Tupac wrote to his high school sweetheart. Hip-hop artifacts and memorabilia “from the late 1970s through the “Golden Age” of the mid-1980s to mid-1990s, and up to the present,” also feature in the sale. Lots begin closing on March 30.  

The auction was curated in part by Monica Lynch, former president of Tommy Boy Records. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the programs coordinated by “Uncle” Ralph McDaniels for Queen Public Library. Non-profit community organization Building Beats will also receive funds.

Meanwhile, as reported by AllHipHop, Jamal Joseph is working with Jasmine Guy and the estate of Tupac Shakur on a biopic of his mother, Afeni. The film explores the two years from April 2, 1969, when Afeni Shakur was arrested, alongside 20 other Black Panthers. The Panther 21 were on trial for conspiracy to bomb police stations in New York. 

Latto Addresses Recent Comments About A Male Artist After Kodak Denied Responsibility

By: London JennnCategory: News

Latto pulled up to the breakfast Club on Wednesday morning (Mar. 23), after her appearance on Big Boy’s Neighborhood radio show earlier this week caused social media sleuths to go into overdrive. 

While discussing her upcoming album with Big Boy, she expressed the difficulty she experienced to clear the project. According to Latto, a male artist wanted sex in exchange for a feature. 

Following her revelation, internet detectives then honed in on the tracklist for 777 in an effort to determine the identity of said artist. Many settled on Kodak Black, who recently claimed his female artists must sleep with him to remain on his label.  

Kodak Black Denies Responsibility

Kodak Black then took to Twitter to deny the rumors stemming from the Latto interview. “That Mulatto Girl IS NOT Talkin Bout Me Homie 🤣” he penned. “I See Y’all Steady Reachin Lol … Shawty Ain’t Even Say A N#### Name On Dat S### Ion Know Why Tf Y’all Tryna Make A N#### Wear Dat Jacket I’m Too Fly Fa Dat S### Homie.” 

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Meanwhile, Latto explained she was simply sharing her experiences to warn up-and-coming female rappers. The ensuing whodunnit made her feel somewhat regretful.  

“My intention was not to make this a whole thing,” said Latto. “I just was looking at it as, like, I’m a new female rapper in the game, I wish somebody could have given me some insight about how this stuff really goes. You hear female rappers have it harder but I really wanted to give a little insight as to what specifically makes it harder for female rappers. I didn’t want it to distract from the music or anything so I kind of wish, in a way, I didn’t say that.” 

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As to the male artist she referred to in the original story, Latto revealed he has not contacted her. 

“I haven’t heard from them,” she said. “I’m not here to raise nobody… I’m just speaking on what I go through and I think I’m allowed to do that to a certain extent. Social media is trying to turn it into this thing where it’s like, oh, I’m trying to clout-chase or [they’re trying to] silence my experiences. It’s hard to know when you should and shouldn’t speak up.” Watch the full interview below.

Latto Discusses “777′, BDE Remix, Learning The Music Industry & More

In other Latto news, the talented newcomer dropped by the offices of Hot 97 to deliver a Funk Flex Freestyle. She selected UGK’s iconic “International Players Anthem” beat to showcase her skills. Watch it below. 

Latto | Funk Flex 

Nas & A$AP Rocky Deliver DJ Premier–Assisted “Wave Gods” Visuals

By: London JennnCategory: News

Nas teams up with fellow New Yorker, A$AP Rocky in the visuals for “Wave Gods,” a nostalgia-driven video that gives viewers a glimpse of life at both ends of the wealth spectrum in the Big Apple. 

Taken from Nas and Hit-Boy’s latest collaborative effort, Magic, the gritty video sees Flako and Nasir go from sleeping on benches and scouring for change on the subway to living the high-life, exploring how their paths could have turned out differently. “Every choice you make, makes you,” flashes on screen at the opener, foreshadowing the events to come. 

Though incarcerated, the Wave God himself, Max B makes a cameo during the opening scene. “Nas, what’s good beloved?” he says on a voicemail. “Flack, what up beloved? Premo, I see you,” he says. “I’ma be home soon, god,” while a “Free Max B” poster hangs on the wall of the project apartment. Watch the video below.

Nas – “Wave Gods” feat. A$AP Rocky and DJ Premier

Magic is the third project the Queensbridge rapper created with producer Hit-Boy, following the King’s Disease albums. Nas, who refers to Hit-Boy as the Quincy Jones to his Michael Jackson, shared his surprised at just how successful the pairing has become.  

The duo planned to collaborate on a couple of tracks at the start of the global pandemic. “It just so happened that the world stopped just as we started doing the two songs,” Nas explained. “He kept on at me to come up to the studio and work, and he pushed me to make it work.

Nas continued, “I was already a fan of his work, so I knew if we got in a room we would do something cool. I knew there would be great s###, but I didn’t know if that would be one song, two songs, or five songs. I definitely didn’t know it would be an album,” he added.  

While they have delivered three studio albums in only 24 months, Nas feels under no pressure to continue at this pace. “It happened because it happened,” he said. “Like to drop two albums in a year, that was just the electricity in it, you know what I mean? That’s just how the energy was for me and Hit-Boy. So I mean, if anything I’m slowing it down a bit, maybe.” 

Nas teased a third King’s Disease project back in December so we could have another one on the way soon.

Bizarre Writes “F#ck Arbys” Responding To Pusha T And Defending McDonalds!

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: Music

Bizarre is beyond hilarious. The D-12 member continues to be one of the best trolls ever. And now, he targets Arby’s and Pusha-T. “F#ck Arbys” is an anthem for those that wish to take sides in the war of the burger joints. Arby’s is known primarily as the place that serves up roast beef sandwiches, but they have undergone a whole rebrand. Part of that is jumping into the social media fray. Pusha-T recorded a diss song aimed at McDonalds after crafting their updated classic jingle. It did not take long, but Bizarre jumps in with an unsolicited reply. He defends Arby’s but warns Mickey D’s too.

Check it out!

House Music Producer DJ Bbeall Is Here To Stay

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Uncategorized

House music is in good hands as long as DJ Bbeall is around. He’s a young talented disc jockey and producer who is using his knowledge of music history to propel his own sound and output. Many electronic artists have come and gone, but DJ Bbeall is here to stay. House music has evolved exponentially since its inception in the Chicago club scene many years ago. What used to be an underground genre to communicate emotions through counterculture has turned into a commercially accepted form of music.

DJ Bbeall uses this to his advantage, with radio-ready tracks like “Adventure” and “Where Are You”. His attention to detail and understanding of the genre is what has gained him his reputation as a house music innovator. Follow DJ Bbeall on Spotify & Instagram and add him to all of your House music playlists!

https://instagram.com/brandonebeal?utm_medium=copy_link

Baby J Trappnazz Looks To Make His Mark On Hip Hop Music

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Music

Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based hip-hop artist Baby J Trappnazz has been carefully crafting his sound for a couple of years now. The artist made his debut on all major streaming platforms back in 2020. Rising up in the streets of Milwaukee, the artist has amassed thousands of streams.

He recently released a new single with OMB Peezy called ‘FROM THE STREETS’.You can listen to Baby J Trappnazz here: 

You can follow the artist here: https://instagram.com/trappnazz_babyj

Andrew Ochoa’s “I’m Me” Stretches Your Imagination Like Never Before

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Uncategorized

Andrew Ochoa’s new track “I’m Me” was released lately. Since its debut, the song has amassed a sizable fan base on the Internet. Within a few days of its publication, it became viral. The infectious character of the song, along with the gorgeous music composition for Andrew, has certainly resulted in a masterpiece.

Andrew is an entrepreneur. He may be fresh to the music business, but his skill is far from inexperienced. This year, Andrew has released five tracks. Listening to them, you can sense the depth of feeling that Andrew has attempted to instill in them. The film “I’m Me” is no exception. It certainly is a wonderful song that everyone will appreciate.

“I’m Me” gives the impression that the listener might listen to the music without becoming bored. There’s something about the music that makes you want to listen to it over and over From The Bottom, no matter how many times it’s played. That says much about Andrew Ochoa’s talent. 

Check out “I’m Me” on Spotify:

Follow Andrew on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/drewnetworkz/