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Fabolous’ Outfit Of The Day Gets Flame Roasted To Hell!

Yes, that’s right. Over the weekend Fab was too ready. He could not wait to get fresh to death. So, why did Fabolous’ outfit of the day, get flame roasted to hell? Moreover, how they turn the top dog to the underdog?

Well, recently, the Brooklynite got dressed! Of course, the seasoned lyricist showed off what he may of believed to be a fresh ‘fit. In fact, the dichromatic ensemble boats the richest of blacks and whites.

Accordingly, the “Cold Summer” spitter was oozing opulence. So, from head to toe, the respected rapper was serving Chanel. Starting with, the dominant headband. Proceeding, to the to the expensively embossed t-shirt. Finally, the double CC gym shoes displays how he is stepping out in style.

Perhaps, this is why chose to upload the freshness to his Instagram stories. However, the legendary MC shares his homie’s reaction to his luxurious garb. “One of my friends cooked me and said I was dressed like a baddie,” admits the respected rapper. The accompanying caption candidly captures the moment.

By the same token, the blessed wordsmith was left utterly thunderstruck. “I usually have some good comebacks when it comes to snapping with my friends,” offers The Kid. Additionally, three crying emojis and a Chanel logo accompany the statement.

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Above all, Fabolous knows when to concede defeat. He goes on to share, “When he said, ‘Chanel is for baddies not bros,’ I was struck.” Again, three crying face emojis captures the levity of the moment.

Chanel is for baddies not bros!

Rihanna Names The Songs She’s Most Proud Of Making

Rihanna scored her first No. 1 on the Hot 100 with “SOS” and became a global star with “Umbrella” featuring Jay-Z. The Barbadian billionaire earned a Diamond Award for Eminem’s “Love The Way You Lie.” She won a Grammy for “We Found Love” featuring Calvin Harris.

However, Rihanna does not view any of those 21st Century classics as the song that has made her the proudest. Social media personality Mikayla Nogueira recently asked RiRi about her discography of hit records.

“The people want to know where the album is, but I have a better question. What song are you most proud of that you’ve come out with?” Nogueira asked Rihanna. The pregnant singer/fashion designer responded, “Aw, s###… I love ‘Needed Me.’ I also love a good ‘Diamonds.'”

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Rihanna released “Diamonds” in 2012. The 7x-Platinum tune lives on the Fenty Beauty founder’s seventh studio album Unapologetic. “Diamonds” eventually became her twelfth No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart.

“Needed Me” is also certified 7x-Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The song, off Rihanna’s chart-topping 2016 studio LP Anti, peaked at #7. The Mustard-produced track spent forty-five weeks on the Hot 100.

Rihanna currently has fourteen total Hot 100 Number Ones. The 34-year-old R&B/Pop megastar has thirty-one Top 10 hits. The RIAA credits Rihanna with 151.5 million single certifications, the most for any female music act in history.

Bun B’s H-Town Takeover Draws Record-Breaking 73,000 Fans For RodeoHouston

Recording artist, activist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Bun B presented his H-Town Takeover at Houston’s NRG Stadium on Match 11. The show’s star-studded lineup for Black Heritage Night at the 2022 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo helped bring in record attendance.

A reported 73,259 concertgoers experienced Bun B’s H-Town Takeover that night. As of March 13, the event drew the largest crowd of any RodeoHouston concert in 2022.

“There was a concerted effort to include as many Houstonians in this show as possible,” says Bun B about H-Town Takeover. “We didn’t want anyone to have a good reason not to come.”

One half of the UGK rap duo continues, “I also want Houston Hip Hop artists to realize there is strength in numbers, and as a united front, we can do anything and be anything we want to be. This is the most Houston-centric the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo performances have ever been.”

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Houston’s Finest Showed Up To Entertain Their Fellow Texans

Paul Wall, Willie D, Slim Thug, Lil Flip, That Girl Lay Lay, Lil Keke, ESG, Ronnie Spencer, Z-Ro, Tobe Nwigwe, LeToya Luckett, Devin the Dude, Baby Bash, Big Pokey, Frankie J, and H-Town performed at H-Town Takeover. Plus, Chamillionaire made a surprise appearance. Music executive J Prince also addressed the crowd.

“It was such a surreal moment,” states Paul Wall. “Performing in my hometown, with my idols and mentors, at the biggest stage imaginable, and on my birthday at that.”

The Peoples Champ album creator added, “It’s been difficult to choose my favorite aspect of the show, but the birthday song really touched my heart. Behind my Versace shades, I was holding back a few tears of gratitude.”

Fat Nwigwe & Tobe Nwigwe perform “Fye Fye” [Photo by Marco Torres/@MarcoFromHouston]

Bun B Brought Out H-Town Legends And The City’s Next Generation Of Stars

“It was a monumental moment for me and my entire family,” Tobe Nwigwe acknowledges. “From our city’s biggest legends to Houston’s next generation, only Bun could’ve pulled this off. Me and [my wife Martica “Fat” Nwigwe] are truly grateful to have been included. Much love to Bun and Queenie for this monuMINTal experience.”

“First off I have to say it was truly an honor to be chosen to open up for such a special night,” expresses That Girl Lay Lay. “The rodeo means such much to me and the city, and I can’t believe I performed there with all of the best artists in Houston.”

The 15-year-old Nickelodeon star continues, “I’d like to give a sincere thank you to Bun B for trusting me and letting me show out for all the kids I love that love me. Truly a dream come true.”

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Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” Joins Spotify’s 1 Billion Streams Club

Back in 2020, Cardi B ignited a media firestorm with the help of Megan Thee Stallion. The two rap stars joined forces for the Ayo N Keyz-produced, sex-positive single “WAP” which received both praise and condemnation.

“WAP” debuted at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100, giving Cardi her fourth chart-topper and Megan her second. The track amassed a record-breaking 93 million first-week streams in the United States. It also became the first #1 song on Billboard‘s Global 200 Chart.

Additionally, “WAP” spent nine weeks atop Spotify’s weekly Top 200 songs chart in the United States. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s collaboration also led Spotify’s weekly Global Top 200 songs chart for five weeks.

Cardi and Megan recently achieved another major Spotify milestone. The streaming service confirmed “WAP” is the latest song to join the Billions Club by surpassing 1 billion streams on the platform.

This marks the fourth song by Cardi B to accumulate over 1 billion Spotify plays. She also reached the impressive landmark with “I Like It” featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny, DJ Snake’s “Taki Taki” with Selena Gomez and Ozuna, and Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You.”

According to chart data, Cardi B is the first female rapper with four billion-streamed tracks on Spotify. The Bronx-bred entertainer will likely add another song to that list in the future. “Bodak Yellow” currently has 756 million Spotify streams.

Additionally, Cardi B’s debut studio LP, Invasion of Privacy, is the most-streamed album by a female rapper in Spotify history. The Grammy-winning project also holds the record for the longest-charting female rap album on the Billboard 200 of all time.

Kelis’s Husband, Mike Mora, Passes Away From Cancer

The family of singer-songwriter Kelis received some tragic news this week. According to reports, Kelis’s husband, Mike Mora, has died at the age of 37.

Mike Mora passed away from stage 4 stomach cancer. The photographer shared his diagnosis with the world last year. Kelis’s management confirmed Mora’s death.

“Sadly, it’s true that Mike Mora has passed away. We would ask all to respect Kelis and her family’s privacy as of right now. Thank you,” Red Light Management’s Steve Satterhwaite told Entertainment Tonight.

Kelis and Mike Mora exchanged vows in 2014. The couple had a six-year-old son and a one-year-old daughter. Kelis also has a 12-year-old son with Hip Hop artist Nas.

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Mike Mora Chronicled His Battle With Cancer

In Septermber 2021, Mora wrote on Instagram:

I am posting this…after so much thought. Many hours thinking of what the right thing to do is. Not because of a selfish reason .not because I want people to feel bad or sorry for me and my family. I am posting this because life is full of the most unexpected situations. I never thought this could happen to me. At just 36, with 3 kiddos, and a wife that loves me. I want to be able to help those that might be experiencing something like this- a life altering disease full of questions and doubt- maybe, hopefully. By showing that it’s possible to make it through. You always see people post about how life is too short. How you should reach out to those you love no matter where life has taken you. It is the truth. Don’t take your time here, your time with friends, family, for granted. S### can be over just like that!

This was the first of many, many more iv’s and needles to be pricked on my arm…

The story will continue..
Love you @kelis

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A few weeks later, Mora added:

So the morning of my last UCLA hospital stay, doctors came in my room and gave me the most horrifying, unexpected news. I did not understand the language written on this paper. All I knew from the look in their faces was that it wasn’t a good diagnosis. It was the worst diagnosis. And they were scared for me. I asked how they were going to help me. They said they couldn’t do anything else for me. I had to search on my for some sort of solution.. Scary days.

The story will continue.
Love you @kelis

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Latto Reveals Release Date & Cover Art For ‘777’ Album

Atlanta recording artist Latto dropped Queen of Da Souf in August 2020. The rhymer formerly known as Mulatto is now close to letting loose her sophomore album.

On Monday, Latto took to Twitter to reveal the release date for the upcoming 777. She also shared the project’s official cover art with her 1.7 million followers.

Fans will get to hear the full 777 on March 25. Latto also tweeted, “I put a lot of thought into my artwork. I hope u guys love it and understand where I’m at mentally.🙂 The music will give just as much as the visuals! I PROMISE U THAT!”

The winner of The Rap Game season one later added, “My heart [is] beating so fast I was nervous to post but I’m ready for this next chapter!!!!! Let’s go! 7️⃣7️⃣7️⃣.”

Latto is entering her second album era with a Hot 100 hit. “Big Energy” became the rapper’s first Top 20 entry, and the single is currently charting at #14 on Billboard‘s rankings of the most popular songs in America.

Queen of da Souf peaked at #44 on the Billboard 200 album chart. That studio LP hosts the Platinum-certified “B#### from da Souf” and the Platinum-certified “Muwop” featuring Gucci Mane. Latto recently released “Wheelie” with 21 Savage.

Stormzy Reveals “Album 3” Is Coming, Allows Concert-Goers To Pre-Order

Stormzy has announced a new album is coming and kicked off his U.K. tour by giving concert-goers the opportunity to pre-order the upcoming project.  

The U.K. rapper was on the Cardiff, Wales stop of his Heavy is the Head tour, where he revealed those in attendance would get the first chance to pre-order his third studio album.  

During the show, Stormzy announced, “This is the album of my dreams,” via a video shared on the big screen. “The artwork, the features, the tracklist,” and everything else about the project “needs to be pointing to excellent,” he declared. “This album is deeper than man could ever imagine,” he said. 

The audience cheers loudly when fellow rapper Dave appears in the video, hinting that he may be on the follow-up to Stormzy’s acclaimed 2019 LP. Stormzy featured on “Clash” taken from Dave’s We’re All Alone in This Together album and could be returning the favor.  

Stormzy achieved his second U.K. No. 1 album with Heavy Is The Head and his first chart-topping single with the catchy hit “Vossi Bop.”  

According to a press release, Stormzy is thanking fans for their patience throughout the pandemic. He offered ticket-buyers the pre-order as a “personal gesture of gratitude to his loyal and supportive fans who have waited almost two years for the UK shows,” after he was forced to postpone the tour, originally planned for 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though he remained tight-lipped about the release date, he is rolling out the project so fans should have a short wait.

Meanwhile, Stormzy is helping kids achieve financial literacy with his Merky Books publishing imprint. The company, which the rapper recently revealed is the achievement he is “most proud of,” partnered with HSBC to create a series of financial wellbeing and entrepreneurialism. 

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50 Cent Claims Oprah & Tyler Perry Are Allowing Their Influence To Damage Mo’Nique’s Career

50 Cent is using his platform to appeal on behalf of actress and comedienne Mo’Nique. Now he’s calling on two of the most powerful players in Black Hollywood to apologize to her. 

The entertainment mogul took to Instagram recently hinting that he would be working with her. “I Gotta get @therealmoworldwide back in pocket,” 50 wrote. “We only suppose to cancel s### that ain’t good for the culture. we need you to WIN again now MONIQUE.” 

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Then, on Monday (Mar. 14), 50 Cent appeared to confirm he has something in the works for the embattled star and called for Oprah and Tyler Perry to halt the damage to her career.  

50 Cent Demands An Apology 

“I’m sure Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry would not want to continue to allow there influence to damage @therealmoworldwide career,” he penned. “This has went on for way to long. So now would be a great time to apologize.” Tellingly he added, “because i’m gonna put her back on. 🤔” 

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50 Cent may have seen a clip that circulated recently of Mo’Nique airing out her grievances with Oprah and Tyler Perry during a stand-up set.  

“I wasn’t blackballed,” she told the audience. “I was whiteballed by some Black d#### who have no balls.” She then went out to call out Precious director Lee Daniels, Oprah, and Tyler Perry. “You are paying me equally. You are not treating me fairly,” she claimed. “So y’all call suck my dick if I had one,” she concluded. 

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50 Cent meanwhile remained tight-lipped on his plans for Mo’Nique. However, he may be giving a fellow rapper a part in one of his productions. 

He shared a video of YK Osiris talking about Power, saying it would be “crazy’ if he had a role on the show. 

“I think it’s time to put your boy in power, man,” YK declared in the video. “I’m getting Power this year. Watch this,” he added.  

50 Cent asked his followers, “what y’all think ?” in the caption. “The youngn say he ready,” he added. “I think if he work on acting he can do something.” 

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Lawyers For Jussie Smollett Request His Immediate Release – Say He’s Been Punished Enough

Jussie Smollett is at risk of being harmed in prison and must be released immediately, say his lawyers. 

According to TMZ, while an appeal has been entered on his behalf, the Empire actor’s lawyers issued an emergency motion on Monday asking the court to free him as his appeal is determined. They claim the risks of Jussie Smollett staying behind bars outweigh any potential benefits. 

The legal team says Jussie’s family claims to be receiving a stream of harassing messages and phone calls directed at the actor. They claim this is a reflection of what will happen to Jussie Smollett if he remains incarcerated.  

To highlight their claims, they offer a video provided to them by the Smollett family, purportedly a recording of a call made to them by a stranger detailing what should happen to Jussie behind bars. They fear the racist and homophobic slur-filled clip, one of a barrage they have received, is emblematic of the violence Jussie will receive on the inside.  

Furthermore, they claim Jussie is at higher risk of catching COVID due to his compromised immune system. They also state holding him in protective custody is causing his mental health to deteriorate. They say his current conditions are akin to solitary confinement and must be released pending appeal.  

Jussie Smollett Has Been Punished Enough Already

Additionally, they double down on their earlier points made in court throughout his trial. They argue that Jussie Smollett has already been punished for his actions, and further detention amounts to unconstitutional double jeopardy.  

Meanwhile, Patrisse Cullors gave a recent update on the actor after visiting him in jail and pleaded with his supporters to keep fighting. She claimed Jussie is suffering and doesn’t even have a bed in a video uploaded to Jussie’s Instagram account.

“He’s strong, but what’s happening inside is just unacceptable,” The Black Lives Matter co-founder said. “Today is the first day he’s going to be able to get an actual bed. He’s been sleeping on a restraint bed.” 

She also encouraged supporters to use the hashtag #FreeJussie on social media and to check up on him in jail. 

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Jussie Smollett’s former co-star Taraji P. Henson also made her own plea for his freedom this weekend. The actress claimed “the punishment does not fit the crime,” likening Jussie to Emmett Till.  

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Kanye West Calls Out “Celebrity Friends” Who Refuse To Speak On His Behalf 

Kanye West is now calling out his friends for not speaking out on his behalf in his ongoing dispute with Kim Kardashian over their failed marriage. 

“This is the post I was bashed for,” Kanye wrote on Instagram late on Monday (Mar. 14) night. He shared an earlier post that received a lot of attention. It was an image of his daughter North’s backpack with three pins — Kim, 41, an alien, and himself. The post, which Ye says he was “bashed” for attracted over a million likes. “Tell me how to be the best dad when the mom is trying to s### on you after not letting you see your kids,” he continued.  

Ye went on to criticize his friends for failing to have his back now that he needs them. “And I love how I have no celebrity “friends” that will speak up on my behalf,” he wrote. “YALL just watching OK cool,” Kanye concluded.  

Kanye West Asks “What The Hell Is Wrong With You Godless People?”

He also took issue with a story US Weekly ran. They reported on Kim denouncing Ye’s claims that he cannot see his children. “Please stop with this narrative,” the quote from Kim read. “You [Kanye West] were just here this morning picking up the kids for school.” 

However, Kanye West accused the outlet of trying to gaslight him, saying Kim has prevented him from seeing his children on numerous occasions. “Us weekly My kids were not allowed to come to Sunday Service,” he began. “This the fifth time she did this Tying to had light me What the hell is wrong with you godless people?” Ye asked. “She say I took my kids to school and y’all forget that she just didn’t let my kids come to church?” he added.  

Earlier on Monday, Kanye accused Hulu of using the separation of his family to push the Kardashian’s reality show. “YALL soooo mad that SKETE showed who he really is Right before the Hulu trailer dropped,” he wrote. “I’m not a bad guy Kim’s not a bad person Kids want parents to stay together but Hulu needed a new narrative.” Read the posts in full below.  

Mase Lashes Out At Diddy On “Oracle 2”

One of Da Band members Freddy P recently lashed out at Diddy. And now its Mase’s turn. Remember the original “Oracle” was a Cam’ron diss so good, even Cam gave it up. So, now there’s part 2.

This is a bit hard to listen to.

The use of autotune goes against my soul, especially when Mase can actually spit. Murda Mase anybody?! After you listen a bit, there is a lot to unpack. So, hit me up in the comments and let me know what you think. You ain’t about to have Diddy mad at me!

By the way, the second verse ain’t heavy autotune.

Snoop Dogg Accused Of Harassing Alleged Sexual Assault Victim After She Filed Lawsuit

Snoop Dogg is being sued for sexual assault by an unidentified woman, who now claims he is harassing her because she has taken legal action against him.  

Radar Online reports the woman, who goes by the pseudonym Jane Doe in court docs, has amended her lawsuit. Now, she has added new claims of defamation and false light against Snoop and his team. 

Jane Doe alleges Snoop Dogg and his friend bishop Don Juan, also named in the suit, sexually assaulted her in 2013. She claims she went to Don Juan’s home after a Snoop concert where he assaulted her. Snoop later assaulted her in the bathroom of a studio, according to her claims.  

The West Coast rapper denies all of the allegations and says he is being targeted in a “shakedown by Jane Doe. He filed a 17-page dismissal, asking the court to throw out her “implausible and false” claims.  

“Nothing remotely resembling plaintiff’s story about defendant Calvin Broadus [Snoop Dogg] ever happened. He vehemently denies ever engaging in any sex act with plaintiff or assaulting or battering her,” he claims in legal docs.   

Snoop Dogg responded to Jane Doe’s lawsuit, calling her a “gold digger” in an Instagram post. TMZ reports their sources say she demanded a $10 million settlement from the rapper and only sued because he rejected it.  

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Jane Doe Claims Snoop Dogg Is Harassing Her  

Now, according to Radar Online, Jane Doe has taken issue with Snoop’s comments on Instagram and those of his publicist. She claims Snoop made his “gold digger” post days after a failed attempt at mediation in February. She believes Snoop threatened her with criminal and civil prosecution because she “complained of sexual harassment.” 

Furthermore, she says his lawyers tried to threaten her lawyers just days after she filed suit. She claims they told her attorney, Snoop “will pursue a malicious prosecution action against your client and your firm seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages.” 

She claims it was then that the statement from Snoop’s rep accusing her of extortion was issued.  

It read: “The allegations by [Jane Doe] of sexual assault by Calvin Broadus (known as Snoop Dogg), are simply meritless. They appear to be part of a self-enrichment shakedown scheme by [Jane Doe] to extort Snoop Dogg…[Jane Doe]’s scheme involves concocting a legal complaint as an anonymous “Jane Doe” plaintiff, and, knowing full well it can be a public document, filing this complaint late Wednesday, only three days before the Super Bowl.” 

However, the rep used Jane Doe’s real name in the statement, which she claims demonstrates Snoop’s pattern of practice of scaring, intimidating, retaliating against, and harassing victims of sexual harassment. She says in her filings that she fears Snoop, or one of his fans will carry out his threats.  

Jane Doe is seeking unspecified damages from Snoop Dogg for alleged defamation as well as alleged sexual assault. 

Inglewood Producer Womatictracks Talks Producing For 2 Chainz & Sada Baby

Womatictracks is here to inspire all up and coming producers and musicians that if he can make his wildest dreams come true, so can you. Born and raised in Inglewood, the rapper turned producer doesn’t just work with the greats, but uses his platform to motivate and push others to work hard, work smart, and never give up. 

In describing himself, Womatic states he’s “a hungry humble producer that’s just going after it.” And if you follow him on Instagram, you already know about Womatictracks University, where he sits in his car and openly gives advice on the music industry via Instagram Live.

Most recently, Womatictrack’s landed an all-star placement on 2 Chainz’ new album Dope Don’t Sell Itself, on the intro track titled “Bet It Back.” The track came into fruition at Atlantic Records studio in North Hollywood, aka “The Trap” co-produced alongside music producer Lil Siege. The rest of his catalog includes producing the #6 track on Sada Baby’s newest project Bartier Bounty 3 also a collaboration with Lil Siege, along with Rellyski’s “Go Getter” off his album SkiSzn with Travis Marsh.

AllHipHop: You’re from Inglewood originally correct?

Womatictracks: Yes ma’am. Born and raised in the town of champions, it’s not always up to no good in Inglewood. We got the Rams now, the Flippers are on the way. Not the Clippers, you know I’m a Lakers fan. But the Flippers are on the way.

AllHipHop: What was it like growing up in Inglewood?

Womatictracks: It was awesome man! When your brother’s an OG from Inglewood, you get some perks. Let’s say it gave me my training wheels.

AllHipHop: Growing up in LA, who were your biggest influences?

Womatictracks: Oh man, I used to be in the underground scene rapping, at Project Blowed and GoodLife, s### like that. [I was with] a lot of underground, young rap dudes — well not young anymore, but a lot of dudes that were coming up back then. [2pac, NWA, Digital Underground, Redman, Keith Murray, Skee-Lo]  

AllHipHop: When did you fall in love with music?

Womatictracks: Oh s###, I was young. I fell in love early with music. Mom and dad listening to that good stuff all around, just getting a well-rounded perspective on sonics. On music. Very, very young.

AllHipHop: You started out rapping first?

Womatictracks: Yes ma’am. I still rap occasionally when no one’s around. I love rap, that’s how I got my start.

AllHipHop: When did you pivot to producing?

Womatictracks: Man, I got tired of buying beats. I don’t know what year that was, but I thought, “Man, I’m tired of buying beats. These dudes, they’re holding all the good beats to the side!” And all this other stuff, so I started making beats. I really started making beats in ’99, to be honest with you.

AllHipHop: How did you learn?

Womatictracks: I was playing around with stuff that was in the studio, then I found my own stuff. I started making beats for the homies and they’re like, “Yo bro, you’re pretty good at this s###.” I thought “You know what? Lemme keep pushing.” I ended up falling in love with it. Plus, I always loved music ’cause I used to always read the back of my album covers like, “what the f###, who are these people?”

AllHipHop: Do you remember your first album you purchased?

Womatictracks: Yeah, it was from my uncle. It was his album, it was Run-DMC. That dude had that s### laying around, I’m like, “Man, it just said rap on it! What is this s###?” I put it on my mom’s turntable. I played that s### like, “Yo, this is amazing! I never heard nothing like this before.” That was my first record that I owned that my uncle let me have. 

AllHipHop: How’d you get your name?

Womatictracks: My name is Womack and I always loved Nas. I just took Illmatic and put Womack together, so Womatic it is. 

AllHipHop: Do you remember your first big placement?

Womatictracks: I can’t say that. Because I was a ghost producer, so there’s a lot of stuff I can’t speak on. But my first major placement was with 600Breezy. That’s the one that I can claim. I did a lot of records for him. Shout out to Hawk, he made it happen. 

AllHipHop: Talk about producing 2 Chainz “Bet It Back,” a banger. Can you just bring us back to that session and the creation of it? 

Womatictracks: Absolutely, thanks. Me and Lil Siege were at my house, we’re cooking up in the back. We were just making beats, and that was one of the beats we made. I brought it to Noho [studio]. Of course Dallas [Martin] had the relationship with 2 Chainz, and I had a relationship with Dallas and Hawk. Right then and there, he said, “2 Chainz is coming.” Anytime 2 Chainz is coming, you know it’s time to get lit. Get your packs ready. I’m pressing play. As soon as I pressed play on that beat, he killed it. But I have a lot of songs with Chainz that I’m hoping will come out soon too. 

AllHipHop: How’d it feel for that to be the intro track?

Womatictracks: Yeah, that was an intro track on Dope Don’t Sell Itself. When he came to the studio… man that dude is a perfectionist. He goes in the booth and christens the place with his energy before he raps. I remember asking his personal engineer, “Nolan, is everything good?” Because he wasn’t saying anything! I’m like “yo, is it all good?” He’s like, “Yeah, this is what he does man.” I’m like alright cool. Then he went in there and murdered that s###. What’s dope about 2 Chainz and this particular record is we made this song in 2020. A lot of people don’t know, and a lot of people slept on this beat too. I’m like, “Man, this beat is crazy!” It just takes the right artist for the right beat, that’s all. 

AllHipHop: Do you usually tailor your beats to people? How does it work?

Womatictracks: I used to really be into doing that, but what I realized is that a lot of times, artists want what you don’t think they would get on. They don’t want what’s in the box, people are always sending them beats that sound the same and what they’ve been on. I like to press play with beats that are unique and different, that’s how I produce. 

AllHipHop: What is your creative process like in the studio?

Womatictracks: I like to start different. Everything is different, I just want to be different. I want to use the same sonics, the same ingredients, but I don’t want to make my cookies the same way. I want them to have a different taste. That’s my approach: whatever’s current, I want to use those sounds, but I don’t want it to sound like some s### n*ggas heard before. And if you listen to that beat, that s### is different.

AllHipHop: In what way, for those who might not have a sonic ear? 

Womatictracks: When you hear most beats, how they move and what goes on, it’s just a different feel. This beat is different. It’s way different. And a lot of people have told me that too like, “Bro, what was you on when you made that?” I say, “You gotta talk to me and Lil Siege man, we were on. We smoked some good kush, I don’t know what was poppin’.” [laughs] 

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AllHipHop: Talk about working with Sada Baby and what it means to be featured on Bartier Bounty 3. 

Womatictracks: Oh man, everything. I made that beat with Lil Siege too. First off, I never seen an artist work like him before. I wasn’t familiar at the time with Sada Baby, but he was booked at the studio at Atlantic Noho for a whole week. I was checking out his energy, meeting his team and everything, and I got really cool with his engineer. 

By getting cool with this engineer, I was able to sit in sessions, just vibe out and check him out. That dude was doing 10, 15, 20 songs a night, religiously! Bro, this dude is an animal. S###! I gotta work with this dude. His engineer said, “Well give me some beats!” Alright cool. I sent him a pack. Before you know it, he’s on it. He’s in the studio like, “Womack, come check this s### out.” Word, let’s go! Sada Baby’s the real deal man. His whole team’s solid. Shout out to me and Lil Siege made that, that’s my guy. 

AllHipHop: What’s your creative process when you’re working with a producer? 

Womatictracks: Whatever they need me to be or vice versa, I want to make something that’s cohesive and that’s unique. I like to always ask them, “Are you against doing something like this?” Most of the time it’s no, because if you’re a real creative and a producer, you want to do something different. You want to do something new. That’s what that was.

AllHipHop: What was the vibe with Sada in the studio? I know he records like crazy, but how were you able to channel his energy?

Womatictracks: I’ve been able to watch him work, and there’s a lot of stuff going on in his studio but he’s not a part of it. Meaning that it’s a lot of activities. One thing, I had a bad view of people that usually have too many people in the studio because a lot of work doesn’t get done. But this dude is laser-focused man. You got all this stuff and activities going on, he’s sitting back just focused on his music and knocking out songs. He’s a true artist. That’s what you want from an artist, you really want him to do different stuff. He can get on any beat, he don’t give a f###. I love his energy. Sada Baby’s the real deal. 

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I also want to mention I have a record with Rellyski, he’s signed to Atlantic Records too. He’s fire. I was in the studio with him man, we actually did 3 songs in the studio that night when we were recording “Go Getter.” That was just one of three. But the kid really comes out of the booth, he listens to his music, sees what people think, he’s really hands-on. He’s from Florida, I really like that kid. He’s dope as f###. Rellyski is that guy. I made that beat with Travis Marsh, a dope ass musician that’s amazing. 

AllHipHop: What is Womatictracks University?

Womatictracks: My university is for the people that have been rejected. They want to go after their own dreams and they’re hungry. You don’t have to be an athlete, you don’t have to be in the music. You don’t have to be in any of that stuff, but you really want to chase your dreams and you really want to have it your way. That’s my university right there in a nutshell.

AllHipHop: Talk about starting it in the car..

Womatictracks: There’s two places I’m most comfortable in when I’m talking like this: usually that’s on the toilet — pause — or I’m in my car. It came about that way, so there it is. If you look at my IG page, you’ll see, “Is this dude in the bathroom bro? This dude is really in the bathroom, talking s###!” Seriously. Literally. [laughs]

AllHipHop: Does anyone bring up that you’re on the toilet?

Womatictracks: Yes, yes. All the time. “Bro, are you in the bathroom?!” Yeah bro, I’m in the bathroom. I don’t know why, it comes to me like that. When I’m in there, I’m thinking about life in general. That’s because I’m not in the studio, I don’t have to be so focused on making music. I can be more human in that sense. 

AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio at all times?

Womatictracks: As a producer, I don’t need much. I just need water, coffee, and weed, to be honest with you. That’s all I need. But when I have an artist in the room, I’m really engaged so whatever they need to get the record done. I’m really hands-on like that, where it’s “Let me digress and let me see what it’s gonna take to get this record accomplished. You need some food? You need some drink? You need some weed? Let’s make sure we got all your s### so we don’t leave this room until we got what we need.” That’s my process.

AllHipHop: I saw you post about how important respect is. How important is respect?

Womatictracks: It’s everything. A lot of times, people don’t know how to speak up for themselves. They’re being disrespected on a level that this person is not identifying with because you haven’t set them straight. I feel that if you are affected or offended by something, you have to speak up. You have to let people know how you want to be respected. Regardless of employment, regardless of boss, regardless of whoever it is, you gotta say what’s going to make you a better person. I don’t want to be a stumbling block to anybody, and I don’t want someone to be a stumbling block for me. So let’s all keep it cordial and keep it respectful.

AllHipHop: Any advice for up and coming producers who want to do what you do?

Womatictracks: Yes: please learn the business. Don’t just be a person that loves music. There’s nothing wrong with that, I am that person. But also love the business too, because that’s how you’re going to be able to quit working that cubicle and quit working where you’re working, so that you can focus on the music. 

AllHipHop: A lot of producers send out packs, then you’re just waiting. How difficult is the waiting game? 

Womatictracks: It’s a b####. They always want you to send them beats… and I’m speaking in general. They’re all, “Send me beats! Send me beats!” That’s a phrase everyone says to everybody. “Send me a pack, send me a pack.” But really truthfully, they might not get into that pack for 3, 4 months or to a year. Because everyone’s sending them packs, and you gotta think about their life and everything else. You gotta be patient man, you really got to be in tune with you man. Your mind can be your enemy. Because your enemy, he’ll be thinking, “Man, this people are blowing me off.” You gotta check yourself and realize how many things do you have going on? 

Imagine being on, imagine how many fans this person has to deal with? I don’t believe anyone is blowing off anyone intentionally — pause. [Laughs] M############ be busy bro, and everybody got to check on their scratch. Be patient man, stay hungry. Don’t be offended easy, have some tough skin, and learn how to speak up for yourself. A lot of times, that’s what artists want from a producer. They want you to say something.

AllHipHop: What are you most excited for next?

Womatictracks: I got a lot of little records in the cut right now. What I can speak on is Grammy award vocalist Candace Wakefield, we have this song coming out called “Hallelujah.” We just put out “Baddie.” She’s a Grammy-winning vocalist, 6 or 9 times man. She’s the truth. She’s such a creative, such an original. I wish more people could understand — this business is just crazy man. I got some stuff I’m working on with her. She’s the truth, and I love her.

AllHipHop: Do you have any goals for yourself?

Womatictracks: Yes, I want to break a lot of artists. A lot of dope, unique artists that other people have passed on. I want to be the one that get them in a position where it’s like “Yo bro, let’s go.” 

AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let us know?

Womatictracks: Really, I just want to say thank you guys for your time, your energy. I appreciate it. Shout out to everybody that’s been rocking with me. And all the people that haven’t been rocking with me to motivate me, I appreciate you all equally.

George Michael Estate Claims Tory Lanez Used Unauthorized “Careless Whisper” Sample On “Enchanted Waterfall”

Tory Lanez can’t seem to avoid drama.

George Michael’s estate says Tory Lanez used an unauthorized sample of the late singer’s “Careless Whisper” single. The Canadian rapper/singer allegedly released his song “Enchanted Waterfall” without clearing the sample.

“It was brought to our attention that the song ‘Enchanted Waterfall’ by the artist Tory Lanez incorporated an unauthorized sample of ‘Careless Whisper’ written by George Michael and Andrew Ridgelem,” Michael’s estate told Variety. “Requested permission for this use had been declined in June 2021 so we took immediate action on behalf of the writers, in collaboration with our publishers Warner Chappell Music, to prevent further exploitation as we will not tolerate any unauthorized use of any songs within the catalogues of George Michael and/or Andrew Ridgeley.”

Tory Lanez’s “Enchanted Waterfall” appears on his Alone At Prom album, which dropped last December. Spotify no longer features the song, but it still remains available on Apple Music, TIDAL and YouTube.

“Enchanted Waterfall” isn’t the first Alone At Prom track to spark trouble for the controversial artist. Madonna previously accused him of sampling her song “Into The Groove” without permission for the album cut “Pluto’s Last Comet.”

Sample issues are the least of Tory Lanez’s worries as he currently awaits trial in an assault case. He faces criminal charges for allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. A pre-trial hearing will take place in April.

Pete Davidson Rocks “Kim” Tattoo In Middle Of Feud With Kanye

Pete Davidson has reportedly had the word “KIM” tattooed on his chest.

On Sunday, Kanye West took to Instagram to leak an alleged text conversation between himself and the “Saturday Night Live” star, who is dating his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.

While the post has since been deleted, the messages reportedly included a photo of a shirtless Pete in bed, which was sent in response to the question, “Where are you?”

Among Pete’s chest tattoos, though a little blurry in the picture, is one near his shoulder that reads “KIM.”

On her “Not Skinny But Not Fat” Instagram page, Podcaster Amanda Hirsch wrote about the photo, “Omg you guys: PETE HAS A KIM TAT,” highlighting the section of the image with the tattoo.

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One commenter wrote, “It looks like something done by someone who doesn’t tattoo. I have a big guess that he let Kim do it.”

Another said, “It’s all very Kravis,” referring to Travis Barker’s tattoo of fiancée Kourtney Kardashian’s name.

After filing divorce proceedings in February 2021, a judge declared Kim legally single earlier this month.

The mother-of-four started dating Pete last November.

Katy Perry Has Words For Christian Rapper After Winning Copyright Lawsuit: “I’m A Scorpio B##ch”

Katy Perry recently called out the rapper who sued her for allegedly stealing her hit song “Dark Horse” featuring Three 6 Mafia’s Juicy J. 

On Thursday, the pop singer won an appeal in her long-running copyright case over the song.

According to Variety, Perry was defending the claim that the 2013 song “Dark Horse” infringed on the copyright of rapper Marcus Gray, also known by his stage name Flame.

Gray claimed that Perry’s song infringed on his copyright as it was substantially similar to his song “Joyful Noise.”

The rapper first sued in 2014, and a Los Angeles jury found Perry liable for infringement in 2019.

A year later, the verdict was overturned when a judge ruled that the eight-note ostinato – a continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm – Perry allegedly copied lacked the “quantum of originality” to warrant copyright protection. 

Gray appealed the decision in October 2020, arguing the similarity of each song’s timbre.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld that decision last week, ruling that a decision against Perry would have dangerous consequences for future creativity.

“The portion of the ‘Joyful Noise’ ostinato that overlaps with the ‘Dark Horse’ ostinato consists of a manifestly conventional arrangement of musical building blocks,” the appeals court wrote in their ruling, reported Billboard

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During a concert over the weekend, Katy Perry had some strong words for Marcus Gray – and anyone who may be thinking of suing her in the future. 

“So just be sure before you take me to court, ’cause I’m a Scorpio b####,” Katy Perry yelled to the crowd from the stage in Las Vegas. 

Unless Marcus Gray takes the case to the U.S. Supreme Court, the ruling marks the end of the road for the long-running legal action.

Lawyer For Pooh Shiesty Says Rapper Is Too Rich To Have Robbed Man For Drugs And Sneaks

The lawyers for rapper Pooh Shiesty have submitted a new court filing that claims that “ballistic and forensic evidence” proves that the artist did not shoot a man in the butt during a 2020 drug deal gone bad.

According to Rolling Stone, the defense called a probation report “illogical” for recommending a judge honor the prosecutor’s proposed eight-year sentence.

Brad Cohen, who represents Pooh Shiesty, born Lontrell Williams, filed the claim on Friday, March 11th.

The court document further states that since Cohen’s client pleaded guilty to a firearms conspiracy charge in January, it is unfair for the report to suggest that he was involved in the October 9th, 2020 “robbery/shooting” at the Landon Hotel in Bay Harbor Islands, Fl.

“The government wants this court to believe Mr. Williams, with a net worth of $3,449,446, planned a robbery, then committed a robbery, and then shot a known drug dealer who knew him well and could easily identify him,” Cohen wrote in the filing. “All over a few hundred-dollar drug deal for personal use, while he was driving a lime green McLaren that he rented from the alleged victim.”

“Mr. Williams possessed over $40,000 in cash and was driving a vehicle valued at over $200,000.”

The attorney continued to argue, “It would be illogical for Mr. Williams to stage a robbery by two other individuals over something so minuscule as a bottle of liquid codeine with a retail value of a few hundred dollars, at most, when any damage done to the McLaren in the process would have cost thousands of dollars to repair.”

“We will provide both ballistics and forensic evidence that Mr. Williams did not fire a weapon and did not strike anyone during the Bay Harbor incident,” Cohen stated.

Cohen maintains that the probation pre-sentencing report stated that the “Back in Blood” rapper should be punished more harshly than the offense he pleaded guilty to would call for. Instead of the suggested 7 to 9 years, he believes his client should get 37 and 46 months.

The Memphis rapper was accused of allegedly driving the McLaren to the hotel to buy weed, codeine, and a pair of high-end athletic sneakers from the man on the day of the shooting.

Later reports note that Pooh Shiesty is seen on footage at the crime scene in the McLaren, with his road manager in the passenger seat. A surveillance video shows that a black Mercedes Maybach follows them.

After Pooh Shiesty received the marijuana and sneakers, the prosecution says that he pulled out a Draco and shot the alleged victim in the buttocks.

After the gunplay, it is alleged that the rapper drove off and dropped a Louis Vuitton bag filled with $40,912.

In addition to the video footage, detectives used the money from the bag to link the artist to the crime. The serial number on one of the $100 bills in the bag matched the serial number on a $100 bill he flashed on Instagram a few days before.

Sentencing for Pooh Shiesty is set for April 20th.

Your Plugs Plug Gives Fans a Taste of Something New in His New Track “That Feeling”

“That Feeling” will blow Your Plugs Plug’s admirers away. Since its release, the song has done wonders for him and his career. Currently, the song is available for streaming on a variety of sites all over the world. Your Plugs Plug has definitely established himself as one of the most known musicians of his age as a result of this song.

Your Plugs Plug, a musician from Los Angeles, has made a name for himself as a musician who understands the power of music to express himself. He has been on a wide range of shows all throughout the world. His most recent EP, “That Feeling,” has five tunes that are progressively rising in popularity.

Your Plugs Plug has traveled widely over the world and has met individuals from all cultures. He has studied the music of these nations since it has sparked his curiosity. He is able to create masterpieces by integrating his travel experience with his inherent instinctual ability for music composition.

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Jake Paul Offers $30 Million Paydays To Kanye West & Pete Davidson For Celebrity Boxing Match

Jake Paul wants Kanye West and Pete Davidson to settle their differences in a boxing ring.

The YouTube star proposed a fight between Kanye West and Pete Davidson on Monday (March 14). Jake Paul offered to pay each man a minimum of $30 million to compete in a boxing match.

“My official @MostVpromotions offer for @kanyewest & Pete Davidson,” he wrote via Twitter. “I have $30m guaranteed for Kanye And $30m guaranteed for Pete + PPV upside. Money will be put in escrow before 6 round boxing match. Let’s settle this beef like men, before the children get any more impacted.”

Jake Paul made the offer after Kanye West’s beef with Pete Davidson continued to play out on social media over the weekend. Alleged text messages between the two were shared via Instagram.

“Yo it’s Skete,” Pete Davidson wrote, using the nickname given to him by Kanye West. “Can you please take a second and calm down. It’s 8am and it don’t gotta be like this. Kim is literally the best mother I’ve ever met. What she does for those kids is amazing and you are so f###### lucky that she’s your kids’ mom. I’ve decided I’m not gonna let you treat us this way anymore and I’m done being quiet. Grow the f### up.”

‘Ye has been harassing Pete Davidson for weeks, targeting the comedian for dating the polarizing rapper’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian. Jake Paul apparently sees the feud as a money-making opportunity.

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Ian Prukner: The Soul’s Connection to Music

Music has always been a universally understood language that is crucial to human survival. Ian Prukner has nurtured his passion for music throughout his life, understanding that music is one of the most fantastic forms of soul connection. The music industry is quite competitive, and getting recognition for your music can be difficult. Ian Prukner has, however, managed to create music that resonates with audiences and sets charts ablaze.

 Everyday experiences heavily influence Ian Prukner’s music. His latest single is a testament to this as he draws inspiration from people, situations, and feelings. The song delves into the protective walls that Ian Prukner has previously put up around himself and how the right people can melt those walls and help you break out of your self-imposed prison. The song has become widely appreciated by audiences worldwide due to its articulate words and unforgettable melody.

 Releasing music that audiences enjoy is a huge source of motivation for Ian Prukner to keep moving. However, he also explains that his music comes from a very profound part of him. That is why he takes his own time to work on his songs and release masterpieces. This latest single has topped charts and become famous on people’s playlists. 

 Living in a digital world has made everything so much easier. Ian Prukner explains that social media platforms have played an enormous role in the popularity of his music. Now that music can be shared across platforms; his music has reached people from all corners of the globe.

 Speaking about his future plans in the music industry, Ian Prukner explains that he is looking forward to letting the world in on more of his music and interacting with fans worldwide. Ian Prukner is taking the explosive popularity of his single in stride. He says that he didn’t expect it to blow up so much, but he is humbled that so many people relate to his feelings and thoughts.