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Meet Bigga$tate: The Freestyle Musician That Refuses to Lose

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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The music industry has been growing rapidly in recent advances in technology. Many artists have been able to successfully showcase their talent via various social media platforms. Along with having the chance to put themselves out there, they get support and confidence from their fans. However, the effort that’s required to bring a musical career to life is immense indeed. 

A hard-working, dedicated, and unique artist is Jonathan Henderson who is known as Bigga$tate. Going through major setbacks and struggles since childhood made him stronger as a person and an artist too. Jonathan has the ability to understand the value of the success he has been able to attain throughout these years.

Bigga$tate’s music is listed as #34 on iTunes Charts independently which is a great accomplishment. In addition, he has been offered more than $30 million in record deals. All of this took place amidst the pandemic. It might seem flashy from the outside but Jonathan truly knows what it took to find fame and success. 

Jonathan lived on the streets of Chicago for most of his growing-up years. He takes pride in the music he has been producing. Establishing himself as a lyricist and a freestyle artist was a dream come true for Bigga$tate. It has been a struggle but he continued in his independent music career and in a relatively short time he has made great strides and has found space for himself in the industry. 

A notable achievement in his music industry includes becoming Fornite’ first freestyle artist. Bigga$tate is also a philanthropist. He has been able to donate more than $100k to charities as well using sponsored apps. Another accomplishment was signing a deal with Empire and Sony. 

Bigga$tate’s journey is an inspiration for many upcoming artists around the globe. Starting as someone who was abandoned in his childhood was tough but today he has been able to find success with his music. Dedicated and passionate individuals like Bigga$tate are supported and loved by their fans for the music they create and the kind of people they are.

Performing in a sold-out International concert in Cancun, Mexico was another major highlight of his career. Moreover, Bigga$tate has performed at over three hundred shows in which he also shared the stage with many major artists of the music industry. 

Bigga$tate has transformed himself from a homeless teen to a famous rap artist today because of his resilience and hard work. The ability to keep going despite tough times had led Jonathan to where he is today. Many major brands have become his sponsors and the music he has produced has gained millions of streams.

One of his performances will soon be aired as a part of Netflix’s music event on the WorldStar Hip Hop Stage. Bigga$tate has been able to change his life completely just by his talent and sheer persistence. Artists like him are an inspiration for many young rap enthusiasts around the globe.

Danil Ka – a Promising Hip-Hop Artist Who Became a Sensation

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Hip-hop is one of the most popular musical genres. Originally distributed in the US, it is now a globally recognized genre that is hugely popular. The hip-hop genre has millions of fans from all over the world. Currently, there are many directions of hip-hop, and new subgenres are emerging, for example, trap.

Nowadays, there are a huge number of young musicians seeking to make themselves known. In particular, hip-hop is getting an influx of new rappers.

It’s not enough just to have talent these days. To gain popularity, you need to bring something truly unique to the industry in order to attract the attention of the public. This is how the promising rapper Danil Ka appeared on the music scene. He challenges other established rappers with his captivating hip sound, blending trap and traditional hip hop sounds. He shows great talent in the way he seamlessly combines two sounds to create the unique, exciting, and addictive hip-hop sound that everyone is talking about.

The gifted rapper and recording artist emerged onto the hip-hop scene with plans to rise and dominate the mainstream. He started his career on YouTube, and a few years later he conquered millions on Tik Tok with his unique covers. In addition to his talent, Danil Ka shows what it takes to break into the industry. He is a hardworking and dedicated artist who is fully focused on making great music. He is fully focused on his musical career. Danil Ka is sure that the secret of success is not so much talent, but perseverance and the ability to work for yourself.

The path to success is always difficult, everyone has his own way, but there is no success without problems and mistakes. Problems are different, but if you do not give up and do not retreat from your goal, all problems can be solved.

There was no doubt about his musical talent. But finding oneself in music and creating a unique sound was a serious problem for Danil Ka. The solution to this issue took the musician several years, which he devoted entirely to music.

Now Danil Ka is one of the promising musical talents to keep an eye on in the coming days. He draws his musical inspiration from many hip hop heavyweights such as Lil Wayne, Eminem and 50 Cents. The talented rapper says these artists produce the perfect hip-hop sound that he wants to emulate and surpass. His goal is to go down in history as one of the great musicians.

Danil Ka believes that every artist can succeed if he has talent and purpose. The secret of success is the work done, it is hard everyday work. He encourages others not to give up on their dreams lightly, but to continue to succeed.

Danil Ka shares his dream to one day start his own label. He dreams of inspiring beginner musicians with his example not to give up and go towards his dream.

Feel the Passion of Parker Cohen in His New Single “Lights”

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Uncategorized
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“Lights,” Parker Cohen’s latest song, is breaking streaming records all around the world. The song went on to become an instant smash, catapulting Parker’s career to new heights. Fans from all around the world have flocked to him and his fantastic music.

Parker Cohen has been involved with music since he was a youngster, as he was born in the center of house music. Over the years he’s been in the business, he’s watched the flow of music evolve and develop. As a result, he has a comprehensive grasp of how music functions and impacts people. His music expresses this to the greatest extent possible.

The song “Lights” was just published. Everyone was taken aback by the music, which defied all expectations. After listening to it, you will feel completely revitalized. It’s remarkable how big of an impact a simple restart can have.

You may listen to Parker’s new song here:

Follow Parker on Instagram @jparkercohen

How Tragedy Became The Catalyst For Underground Artist $way

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Inspiration can arise from the most difficult of events. This dichotomy is what pushed Los Angeles area rapper $way to pursue his passion for music. In a recent personal interview, $way revealed, “I got into music because my best friend was murdered when I was 19. It really motivated me to go harder and work to be as great as he would want me to be.” $way grew up in the low-income apartment housing of Landover, Maryland, a place that he describes as there being “not much guidance and opportunity.” And so, when he got the chance, he moved to California to start a new path. Yet, he does not forget where he came from, regularly referencing his upbringing throughout his music. $way is currently an independent artist but has been gaining attention for his storytelling abilities. New music is in the works for the young artist, and he plans to drop an EP soon.

Connect with $way:

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Chris Rock’s Little Brother Says Will Smith Should Lose His Oscar

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Chris Rock’s little brother Kenny is not rocking with Will Smith and does not accept the rapper-turned-actor’s apology.

In an interview with Los Angeles Times, Kenny Rock said that once the incident went viral, its repetition was traumatizing for him as a family.

“It eats at me watching it over and over again because you’ve seen a loved one being attacked, and there’s nothing you can do about it,” Kenny Rock said.

“Every time I’m watching the videos, it’s like a rendition that just keeps going over and over in my head,” he continued. “My brother was no threat to him, and you just had no respect for him at that moment. You just belittled him in front of millions of people that watch the show.”

The youngest Rock brother said the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences should take disciplinary action against Smith, including stripping his “Best Lead Actor” trophy for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, in the movie “King Richard.”

He further believes Smith should never be allowed at the ceremony again.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, at this year’s Oscar Awards, Will Smith slapped the comedian in the face during the live broadcast. The Grammy winner responded to a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head — a sore spot for the woman because she is suffering from a hair disease called alopecia.

“The joke was funny,” Kenny Rock said. “It wasn’t hilarious funny, but I know that if he knew that she had alopecia … he wouldn’t make a joke about that. But he didn’t know.”

Another issue was that Will Smith did not initially apologize to Chris Rock for the assault. Instead, he only offered the sentiment to the guests and the Academy.

“I might have looked at it differently had he initially apologized when he got on the stage and cried and accepted the award, but he didn’t, so, right there that tells me that it is something else,” Kenny Rock said.

Kenny is not the only sibling in the family to speak out. Tony Rock also had words.

Tony Rock, who is also a comedian, took to social media and shared very similar sentiments around the apology.

Chris Rock has six living brothers and sisters. The family suffered tragedy when brother Charles died in 2006.

Emerging Artist Wais Sarajzada Continues To Make Way In The Music World

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music News
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When it comes to music, Wais Sarajzada considers himself to be an inventor. There aren’t many producers who are willing to experiment with new sounds, but Wais is one of them. His appreciation of several musical genres has influenced some unusual sounds. He also uses sampling to make music that is considered popular in Hiphop music.

It takes courage to go on any journey that leads to your ambition. Only the brave choose to know what they want to accomplish with their lives and then pursue it as a job. People are searching for instant success in today’s environment, which is dominated by technology. Unfortunately, there is no way around it. Hard effort and desire are essential in order to realize your full potential and accomplish what you love.

Wais Sarajzada wants to make a name for himself and become one of today’s music leaders. The artist understands that bringing himself and his brand to the forefront will need patience, networking, and exhibiting of his abilities. In addition, Wais Sarajzada being an independent artist says it’s difficult at the beginning but it gives him the freedom to create what he wants. It’s important for him to show his listeners what he wants to curate without any restrictions.

Furthermore, Wais wants you to have faith in yourself, work hard, and wait. Success is a journey, and you will be called upon when the moment is right. People will always tell you that you don’t have time, but that isn’t true if you are healthy and fit. You have plenty of time to do the right things at the appropriate times, listen to your intuition, and pursue your dreams.

Wais Sarajzada is a game-changer, an established talent who is quickly gaining recognition, and one thing is certain: his star power will continue to rise.

Cardi B’s ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ Becomes First Female Rap Album To Chart For 4 Years

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Belcalis Almánzar Cephus continues to rack up impressive accolades. The 29-year-old Hip Hop entertainer, better known as Cardi B, just added another major milestone to her list of accomplishments thanks to Invasion of Privacy.

Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy album placed at #167 on the latest Billboard 200. That means the Bronx native’s debut studio LP has now spent four full years (208 weeks) on the chart.

IOP is the first album by a female rapper to remain on the Billboard 200 for that amount of time. It originally dropped back in April 2018, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 255,000 first-week units.

Last month, Cardi B also made history when Invasion of Privacy became the first album to have all its tracks certified Platinum. IOP is also the first album by a female rapper to have two Hot 100 #1 singles and two Diamond-certified singles.

Invasion of Privacy Made History Multiple Times

“Bodak Yellow” reached Diamond status in March 2021. “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J Balvin crossed the 10 million unit mark in December of that same year. Cardi also collected a Diamond Award for her contribution to Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You.”

Both “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It” have music videos in the 1 Billion View Club on YouTube. Invasion of Privacy also broke the record for the most-streamed female rap album in Spotify history.

In addition, IOP holds the honor of being the first album by a solo female rapper to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Plus, the Recording Industry Association of America certified Invasion of Privacy as 3x-Platinum in April 2019.

The Invasion of Privacy singles “Be Careful” and “Bartier Cardi” featuring 21 Savage are presently triple Platinum as well. Cardi B’s only official album also includes contributions by Migos, Chance The Rapper, Kehlani, YG, and SZA.

YK Osiris Announces “Looking For My Girl” Contest

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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YK Osiris partnered with the BLK dating app for a new contest. By winning the “Looking For My Girl” sweepstakes, a lucky fan will get an exclusive experience in Los Angeles.

Two women will get the chance to meet the “Worth It” singer in person. Plus, YK Osiris will also provide the winner with an opportunity to listen to some of his soon-to-be-released music. 

“@Meet_BLK and I are flying out 1 lucky female winner and a friend to go on an exclusive dinner in LA with me and one of my boy’s on April 23rd,” wrote YK Osiris on Instagram.

He added, “Let me wine and dine you while we talk about life, relationships and listen to some of my new music that I am about to release! Download BLK app, and find my pic to participate before April 7th Link in bio! #BLKPartner #BLK #BLKexclusive.”

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YK Osiris (born Osiris Jahkail Williams) dropped his breakout hit “Worth It” in 2019. The single went on to receive 3x-Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.

“Worth It” and “Worth It (Remix)” with Tory Lanez and Ty Dolla $ign both live on The Golden Child album. That 2019 Def Jam release also featured Kehlani, Russ, and Jah Vinci. The Golden Child is certified Gold.

In recent years, YK Osiris became a social media star. He repeatedly finds his name in the blogs for gambling with other celebrities. The 23-year-old Jacksonville native admitted he does not “make smart bets” which has caused him to owe a lot of people money.

Lil Baby Thanks Kanye West & The Weeknd For His First Grammy Win

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Global music superstars Kanye “Ye” West and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye were not at this year’s Grammy Awards. However, both artists won another golden gramophone on Sunday for the Donda single “Hurricane” along with Dominique “Lil Baby” Jones.

Kanye West now has won 24 Grammys throughout his career. The Weeknd has four Grammys. Lil Baby’s Best Melodic Rap Performance victory at the 2022 ceremony is his first Grammy win following eight nominations.

Previously, Lil Baby earned noms at the 62nd Annual Grammys and 63rd Annual Grammys. The 27-year-old rapper took to Instagram to thank Kanye West and The Weeknd for helping him get his first Grammy Award this year.

“One thing I know is, the real can’t wait for the real win!!! I appreciate every single person who wants us to win. I say Us cause s### be for ‘All Of Us💙💙💙,'” wrote Lil Baby on his Instagram Story.

Lil Baby’s “The Bigger Picture” scored Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song nominations last year. He performed the popular protest song at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards alongside fellow Atlanta rapper Killer Mike and political activist Tamika Mallory.

The Weeknd became an outspoken critic of the Grammy Awards and the Recording Academy after being snubbed for nominations in 2020. He referred to the process as “corrupt” and called for “industry transparency.” The Weeknd then essentially boycotted the Grammys.

The Recording Academy supposedly pulled Kanye West from Sunday night’s event. Reports claimed West’s “concerning online behavior” was the reason the Donda album creator got disinvited to the Grammys.

Donda was up for the coveted Album Of The Year award but lost to Jon Batiste’s We Are. Kanye West’s “Jail” did win Best Rap Song. With twenty-four total victories, West tied Jay-Z as the most-awarded Hip Hop artist in Grammy history.

Idris Elba Says He’s “Probably Too Old” To Play James Bond But Could Star As A 007 Villain

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Idris Elba has been tipped to star as James Bond for years, and although the calls for him to replace Daniel Craig have recently gotten louder, the man himself says the time has passed, he’s “probably too old” to play James Bond. 

Idris Elba would make history as the first Black James Bond if cast in the titular role of the famous spy movies, something he has concerns about. Nonetheless, he also has expressed his desire to play the character in recent years, but producers may have missed their shot.  

Idris Elba Said 007 Can’t Be 60 And Chasing Bad Guys

When questioned about the Bond links, Idris explained: “I am 50 this year. Let’s say you sign up for three films – nobody wants to see Bond giving chase or beating up guys when he is 60. I am probably too old to take on the role now,” he added.  

However, Idris Elba hasn’t ruled out appearing in a Bond movie at some point. He told British tabloid The Sun newspaper: “If there was a chance to be involved and the role was right for me, why not? It would be incredible to be a Bond villain.” 

While the British actor has turned his sights away from playing James Bond, the franchise producer Barbara Broccoli said he’s still in the running. “We know Idris … he’s a magnificent actor,” Broccoli said. She also revealed that he has “been part of the conversation,” although, “it’s always difficult to have a conversation when you have somebody else in the seat.” 

Now that Daniel Craig has officially vacated the spot, Broccoli who back in 2018 declared, “It is about time a Black actor is the next James Bond,” may want to reach out to Idris Elba before it’s too late.  

Meanwhile, Idris Elba, the former star of “The Wire,” addressed the rumors that he was quitting acting for music.  

“I make music a lot, and I have pretty much [throughout] my entire career as an actor,” Idris said during an interview with Hello Magazine. “But the last few years we’ve all been at home a lot more haven’t we? And we all sort of just reassessed our lives a little bit, I love music and it’s my happy space.” 

He continued: “So, I’ve had a lot more chance to actually make music. I’m not giving up acting,” he declared. “I’m definitely going to put out more music and I just love the process of making music.” 

Future Teases Dropping New Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Future has not released an official studio LP since 2020’s High Off Life. It appears the Freebandz leader is ready to let loose another full-length project.

Early this morning, Future teased dropping a collection of new music. The Atlanta-bred rap star mentioned on Twitter that fellow Atlanta rapper Young Scooter had a request for him.

“Scooter said drop album this month 🤔,” tweeted Future at 2:21 am ET. Around two hours later, the Epic recording artist also tweeted, “Major heat coming fast.”

High Off Life came out in May 2020. The former #1 album features Travis Scott, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Drake, Lil Durk, Meek Mill, Doe Boy, DaBaby, and Lil Baby.

Future’s catalog includes other chart-topping projects such as DS2, Evol, Future, Hndrxx, and The Wizrd. He also created What a Time to Be Alive with Drake, Super Slimey with Young Thug, Wrld on Drugs with Juice WRLD, and Pluto x Baby Pluto with Lil Uzi Vert.

Additionally, Future went on a historic mixtape run between 2014 and 2015. The Trap music legend dropped the classic tapes Monster, Beast Mode, and 56 Nights during that period. Plus, Purple Reign landed in 2016.

Latto Celebrates Earning First Top 5 Song With “Big Energy”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Atlanta-raised rapper Latto has one of the most popular songs in America. “Big Energy” climbed to #3 on Billboard‘s latest Hot 100 chart, giving the RCA recording artist her first Top 5 entry.

Latto’s highest-charting single jumped from #11 to #3. “Big Energy” also increased by 146% in digital sales. The track now sits at #2 on the Digital Song Sales chart.

In addition, “Big Energy” currently leads the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. This is the first time Latto topped both of those weekly rankings.

“Big Energy” lives on Latto’s 777 album. That project includes features by 21 Savage, Lil Wayne, Childish Gambino, Lil Durk, Nardo Wick, and Kodak Black.

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Latto got a boast for “Big Energy” when R&B/Pop legend Mariah Carey jumped on an official remix. DJ Khaled also appears on the new version of the song.

“Thank you God!! Thanks Jackpots thanks Lambs and last but definitely not least thank you, Mariah!!! 🦋🎰 Keep streaming! And This was without a full tracking week! Wtf!!!!!,” tweeted Latto on April 4.

Latto later added, “Im just so happy to be top 3 rn!!!! Lol but yes We can still go #1 next week Lambs and Jackpots don’t give up!! 🦋🦋🎰🎰.” She returned to Twitter to also post, “The fact ‘Big Energy’ debuted on the Bubbling Under Chart and is now top 3 on Hot 100 is wildddddd.”

Lil Nas X Claps Back At Reporter Who Called Him An Untalented “Little Fool”

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Lil Nas X fired back at a reporter who questioned the “decency” of his Grammy night attire. 

Greg Kelly, a reporter for cable TV channel Newsmax TV, took to Twitter on Monday night (Apr. 4) with a warning for the country. “‘Lil NAS has a BIG PROBLEM (And so does America)—-knock yourself out NAS,” the reporter penned. “You’re a little FOOL with zero talent!!!!” 

Lil Nas X characteristically responded to Kelly. “Damn greg,” he wrote. “All i did was wear a crop top this time 😭😭” 

Kelly, who refers to himself as an “Anti-Fake News Conservative Phenomenon” in his Twitter bio felt the need to clarify his earlier tweet.  

“It’s not the shirt NAS—it was the PUBLIC LEWDNESS,” he advised Lil Nas X. “You know there are LAWS about that in certain “jurisdictions”—but then again you were in VEGAS so who the hell knows. Bottom line: SING AND DANCE but no public self GROPING. DECENCY!” 

The “Industry Baby” artist’s response was a curt one. “Apologies,” he wrote. “Have a great night.” 

However, Kelly was not done and continued to reply. “I didn’t like the performance. That shouldn’t have been on prime time television. BUT, I can’t deny you have real talent,” Kelly conceded. “And it’s not nice to Call anyone a fool!,” he added, although he just called Lil Nas X exactly that. “You called me out in a “good natured” way. NP. Good luck, continued success, just tone it down a notch Next year !” 

Nonetheless, Lil Nas X, who wore a whopping seven theatrical Balmain fits during the Grammys, remains comfortable in his style, retweeting a fan’s post celebrating his fashion sense.  

Lil Nas X Promises To Go “Even Harder”

“Last night was my favorite performance yet,” Lil Nas said of his Grammy night set. “We lost all our grammies but that just mean it’s time to go even harder! love y’all. ♥️”  

Earlier on Monday, Lil Nas X playfully trolled the organization with a freestyle “crying” about his lack of awards despite five nominations this year.  

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The Game Dropping Eminem Diss Song According To Wack 100: “The Black Slim Shady Is Coming”

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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The Game “is coming for Eminem” on his next single, according to his manager Wack 100, who says the Compton rapper has a diss song ready to drop on the Detroit rap legend. 

“This n-gga finna start another fire,” Wack 100 said of The Game during a recent Clubhouse conversation. “We starting a fire. The Black Slim Shady is coming. [Eminem] better be ready because this n-gga done went crazy … If [Eminem] responded to Machine Gun Kelly and Nick Cannon, boy… it is what it is.” 

He continued and pointed out how disrespectful Em gets on a track, questioning how far he would go with The Game.  

“That n-gga Em is a disrespectful n-gga, man,” he added. “He disrespected his own momma, n-gga! S###, he disrespected himself. That n-gga talked about killing his baby momma, putting her in the trunk, f##### my own momma … If he ain’t mind doing that to himself, ain’t no limits to where he gonna go with another muthafucka.” 

Wack 100 says a showdown between the disrespectful pair would be ground-breaking. He also revealed that Game has a response ready for when Em fires back.  

“You got two crafty n-ggas, two disrespectful, two rappin’-ass n-ggas, two creative n-ggas … [Eminem] better get to whippin’ it up because one thing about Game, he already got a response because the first one gonna f### the world up.” Watch the clip below.

Wack 100 On The Game Versus Eminem

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The Game began his campaign against Slim Shady during an appearance on Drink Champs last month. 

“Eminem, Eminem is Eminem,” he told N.O.R.E and DJ Effen. “I like Eminem, he’s one of the f###### good emcees, great emcees. I used to think Eminem was better than me. He not. He not. He’s not. Ay, challenge it. It’s not drama!… Swizz [Beatz] and Timbaland know that it’s bigger than Verzuz. I’m not saying I want smoke with Eminem, I’m saying I want smoke with Eminem, him, and him, whoever.”  

Days after the show aired, he doubled down on his remarks. “Is Eminem better than me? Nah he’s not, bro,” he declared. “Let’s rap,” The Game added, calling him out. An online backlash ensued, with many challenging his claims.  

However, The Game said the only thing Em has over him is record sales, but only because of his industry ties. 

“For those of you who don’t know how major record companies do business: it’s a machine designed to work for the artists who PLAY NICE in m####’s house,” he wrote in one tweet. “I was TOO REAL, TOO UNAPOLOGETICALLY BLACK & cut the puppet strings early on in my career n decided to rebel.”  

While Wack 100 kept tight-lipped on when the track will drop, The Game is busy working on his upcoming album, Drillmatic. 

Nicki Minaj Shares Sweet Message Congratulating Doja Cat For Grammy Win

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Nicki Minaj showed love to fellow female artist Doja Cat after she secured her first Grammy win on Sunday night (Apr. 3). 

Doja Cat collected the Grammy for Best Pop Duo or Group Performance along with SZA for their song, “Kiss Me More.” She was overjoyed with the win and broke down during an emotional acceptance speech. 

She began crying and was almost rendered speechless but managed to squeeze out a few words in between tears. “I like to downplay a lot of s###, but this is a big deal,” Doja Cat told the audience. “Damn… thank you, everybody. Be safe.” 

Among the congratulatory messages was one from female rap icon, her “Say So” (Remix) collaborator, Nicki Minaj. She took to her Instagram Stories to share the sweet congratulatory message she sent to Doja Cat. “Congratulations on your Grammy mama. You really really really really really really really fkng deserve it [pink bow emoji].” 

Doja Wants To Work With Nicki Again

Nicki also shared a clip of Doja Cat being interviewed on the red carpet by Entertainment Tonight. When asked who is on her bucket list to work with, the Planet Her hitmaker responded, “Who do I wanna work with? Well, everybody knows it’s Nicki, it’s all the time,” she said. “It’s Nicki.” 

Though the pair have already worked together on the Billboard No. 1 “Say So” (remix) Doja Cat asked Nicki Minaj to appear on “Get Into It (Yuh).” However, the “Barbie Tingz” rapper turned down the offer as she wasn’t feeling the song. “I didn’t love that song because I didn’t think I could bring anything to it,” she revealed last year. “So I asked them to send me something else, I think that was the second song they sent me. But I asked them to send me something else and they didn’t send me anything else,” she added.  

As the pair seem keen to work together, it’s only a matter of time before fans get another offering from them. In the meantime, the Barbz and the Kittens can replay the “Say So” remix to their heart’s content. Listen to it below. 

Doja Cat – Say So ft. Nicki Minaj

 

Trae Tha Truth Tracks Down Elderly Woman After Armed Attack Outside Her Home

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Trae Tha Truth made a public appeal to find an elder woman who was robbed in an armed attack. 

Dubbed Houston’s Hometown Hero, Trae Tha Truth has a history of fighting for social justice in his community. When he saw a video of an unidentified woman being attacked, he sprang into action using his platform to track down the woman.  

In the clip, an elder woman is seen walking on a path approaching a property when an armed gunman jumps out of a car alongside her. He runs up to her, and she immediately throws everything she has in her arms at him in surrender and begins pleading with him. He then grabs on to her while she tells him she has no money, directing him to her discarded items on the floor, including her purse. The attacker gathers her belongings before running back into the car and speeding off.  

Trae shared the video with a request for his followers to put him in touch with the woman.  

“Maan… This S### Aint Cool At All, Women And Kids Dont Go…. What if this was one Of Our Momma Or Grandma,” Trae question in the caption. “Real Ones Cant Cosign This… Yall Get Me Her Info…… This Aint The Code At All….. Yall Get Me To Her…” 

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Trae Tha Truth Goes Looking For The Woman

Then, Trae shared a video of himself explaining the situation to the camera, denouncing the actions of the man in the video.”Nothing about that is street. How we came up, you don’t touch women, you don’t touch kids.” Trae said. “You don’t prey on the weak, that’s not how we move,” he added. 

He said he would be going to visit the woman to “let her know she ain’t alone and there’s real ones that’s gone stand here for her,” and other vulnerable people.  

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Ultimately, Trae ThaTruth located the woman, sharing a photo of the pair together on Instagram. “I Made It To Her,” he penned. “I Made Sure She know That Real Ones Dont Stand By Or Approve What Happen To Her…. And Also Blessed Her… 🙏🏿💙 Protect Our Own…. I Told Her She Should Create Her Own personal Go fund because a lot of people want to help her…” 

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50 Cent Clowns Starz Over Female Content Strategy

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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No one is off-limits to the fire when 50 Cent feels like blasting people on social media. 

He got smoke for artists, executives, friends, family members, workers, and even the network where he has made a career as a filmmaker.

A perfect example can be seen in a recent post on Instagram.

The Queens native and Houston resident wrote in his caption, “This is STARZ and its premium women’s mandate. Falling flat on its face and acting like they don’t see it’s not working. #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi.”

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50 is talking about a 2019 mandate the network put into play to include more women in the programming. When Starz’s Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Hirsch announced the new direction, he said he wanted to target women 24 to 54, believing the fanbase was “more loyal.”

Hirsch said, “We’ve done a lot of research around that and figured out that women are twice as likely to buy apps that are under $10; they’re more loyal; their lifetime value on a digital side is much longer.”

“Whether we were smart enough to figure that out or we backed into it, we’ve seen it and are now leaning into it in a big way,” Hirsch continued.

One of the moves the network touted three years ago to the Hollywood reporter was Mary J. Blige’s casting in “Power Book II: Ghost.” They said they wanted to be “female-centric” without competing with other networks like Lifetime.

The “Get Rich or Die Tryin” rapper is probably cracking up since his original “Power” Universe continues to drive amazing viewership numbers for Starz. 

In February, “Power Book IV: Force” was the most-watched premiere in Starz history, raking in 3.3 million viewers in the United States alone. Fif broke his record to top it all off. 

Before “Force,” season 2’s finale of “Power Book II: Ghost” was the most-watched show in Starz’s history.

Donald Trump Never Pardoned James Rosemond, Feds Claim

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: Exclusives
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James Rosemond a.k.a. Jimmy Henchman won’t be getting out of prison if the U.S. Attorney’s Office gets its wish.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the feds say Donald Trump never pardoned the incarcerated music executive. James Rosemond contends the former president granted him clemency by simply mentioning it, but prosecutors dismiss his claims.

“The former President’s statements were not publicly communicated,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a court filing. “A verbal commutation made to two liaisons of the Petitioner and unidentified individuals present with the President cannot be considered ‘public’ for the purposes of commutation, nor is it otherwise a reliable indicator of the President’s intent.”

Prosecutors added, The Petitioner asserts without analysis that the ‘verbal commutation’ by former President Trump was a public statement, but the nature of the communication and the three identified participants on the call make clear that the ‘verbal commutation’ was not public. Under the Petitioner’s own allegations, Mr. James Brown and Mrs. Monique Brown were on the phone with former President Trump and ‘people in the room with him [former President Trump]’ during the alleged commutation. However, even if this statement was made to limited members of former President Trump’s staff along with the Browns, this is not sufficient to make this ‘verbal commutation’ public.”

James and Monique Brown signed affidavits saying Donald Trump proclaimed he’d commute James Rosemond’s sentence in December 2020. But the former president never sent a record of commutation for Jimmy Henchman before leaving office in January 2021.

According to James Rosemond and his legal team, Donald Trump’s pardon became legally binding once the ex-president shared his intentions with others. The U.S. Attorney’s Office rejects this argument.

“If the Petitioner’s position that a commutation need only be made to one person were correct, then any convicted individual could claim he or she had a one-on-one conversation with the President wherein clemency was granted, and courts would be required to evaluate those facts,” the feds noted.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office insists Donald Trump’s words were too vague to justifiably warrant clemency. The feds believe the former president never clarified the extent of any pardon for James Rosemond, who’s serving multiple life sentences.

“’I want to do this’ and ‘Let’s get this guy home for Christmas’ have no legal effect and do not convey with any specificity or clarity that the President intended to grant clemency to Petitioner,” prosecutors declared. “The statements are not only ambiguous but also do not direct any person or entity, including the Bureau of Prisons, to take any action whatsoever.”

The feds continued, “Petitioner is currently serving eight (8) consecutive life sentences for numerous convictions in two separate Federal criminal cases. Again, the alleged statements by the former President do not specify which sentence(s) was to be commuted; how the sentence(s) was to be commuted, i.e., to time served or to a set number of years to be served; and/or whether any terms or conditions were to be placed on the grant of clemency.”

James Rosemond remains behind bars for running for a drug trafficking organization and ordering the murder of 50 Cent associate Lowell Fletcher. The U.S. Attorney’s Office asked the court to dismiss his petition for a writ of habeas corpus and keep him imprisoned.

Cardi B Wins Again As Judge Forces Tasha K To Delete Defamatory Posts

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Tasha K must delete all of her YouTube and social media posts that defame Cardi B.

According to TMZ, a judge granted Cardi B’s request for an injunction forcing Tasha K to remove all of the defamatory posts. The judge gave the vlogger five days to complete the task.

Earlier this year, a Georgia jury awarded $4 million to Cardi B in her lawsuit against Tasha K. The Billboard chart-topping rapper sued the vlogger for defamation, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

“After almost four years of repeated libel and slander against me, being able to walk away from this victorious brings me great happiness,” Cardi B said in January. “I appreciate Judge Ray for conducting a fair and impartial trial. I am grateful for the jury and their careful deliberation over the past two weeks.”

Tasha K, whose real name is Latasha Kebe, spread salacious allegations about Cardi B online. The accusations included claims about the Atlantic Records artist being involved in prostitution and having herpes.

Although a judge ordered Tasha K to delete her defamatory posts, she could repost all of the accusations if she wins her appeal. The vlogger and her legal team appealed the defamation lawsuit in March.

Bliss Nightclub Apologizes For Showcasing Goonew’s Body At Party

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A Washington, D.C. nightclub issued an apology for hosting a party involving the corpse of the late Goonew.

The deceased rapper’s lifeless body was propped up for an unusual viewing at the Bliss Nightclub on Sunday (April 3). The venue apologized for its role in the shocking display after footage of the event circulated on social media.

“Our deepest condolences to Goonew’s family, friends and fans,” the nightclub wrote in a statement. “Bliss was contacted by a local funeral home to rent out our venue for Goonew’s home-going celebration. Bliss was never made aware of what would transpire. We sincerely apologize to all those who may be upset or offended. Please keep Goonew’s family and friends in your prayers at this difficult time.”

Goonew, whose real name was Markelle Morrow, was shot and killed on March 18. He was 24.

Prince George’s County police found him suffering from a gunshot wound in District Heights, Maryland. Authorities transported him to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Police are still investigating the deadly shooting that claimed Goonew’s life. Authorities have offered a $25,000 reward to anyone who can provide information that will lead to an arrest or conviction.

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