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Cardi B Donates $100K To Her Former School

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Cardi B surprised students at I.S. 232 in the Bronx by visiting her old middle school on Tuesday (September 13).

According to multiple reports, Cardi B announced she’s donating $100,000 to the school. She stopped by her former stomping grounds as part of a tour with the nonprofit Community Capacity Development.

“I hope today is not a tearjerker day for me,” she said in a clip on her Instagram Stories.

NBC New York shared footage of Cardi B’s arrival at the school. I.S. 232 students loudly cheered when she appeared.

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Cardi B spoke to the students about her school days and offered life advice. She encouraged the kids to be mindful of their futures.

“When you’re 14, when you’re 15, when you’re 18 and when you’re 21, make sure you think long-term,” she said.

Cardi B previously made stops in Brooklyn and Queens with Community Capacity Development. The organization aims to “uproot the systemic challenges facing marginalized communities of color,” per its website.

“I think a lot of times young people are attracted to survival,” the nonprofit’s founder K. Bain told Fox 5 New York. “When you don’t have employment opportunities, when you don’t have adequate resources in education, when you see nothing but closed doors, crime and violence becomes an option. Having someone like Cardi come back and say I want to be in human justice work – it’s a real inspiration.”

Twan Da God Talks Signing To Roc Nation As A Producer

By: Shirley Ju Updated Category: Breeding Ground
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Twan Da God is in his producer bag and has a LOT to celebrate. Twan Da God, real name Antwan Newkirk, has worked and collaborated with some of the biggest heavy-hitters in the rap game, including NBA Youngboy, Rylo Rodriquez, Calboy, and JayDaYoungan… and he shows no signs of slowing down.

Originally born in a small town in North Carolina called Elizabethtown before relocating to Fayetteville when he was six-years-old, Twan Da God relocated to Atlanta in 2016 — a place he now calls home. It was in the sixth grade when he began experimenting with beats and rapping, passing out mixtapes to his peers in high school and performing local shows. 

In describing himself, Twan Da God states, I’ve been producing mostly since 2016, going for my goals. I’m a producer who has a wide range from R&B to hip-hop to pop. I’m heavily influenced by the Atlanta culture.”

The name Twan Da God comes from Antwan’s desire to reach GOAT status, and he’s well on his way with the announcement of his new signing to Jay Z’s Roc Nation agency.

AllHipHop spoke with Twan Da God to discuss his love for music, how he learned to produce, his first big placement, how he produced for NBA Youngboy and Rylo Rodriguez, signing to Roc Nation, working with Calboy as part of 6Lement, goals, and more!

AllHipHop: When did you fall in love with music?

Twan Da God: I fell in love with music at a young age. I was part of a little rap group when I was growing up. We were doing shows. When I was in high school, I started traveling with my group. We opened up at proms. Did a couple of shows in New York, Tennessee. 

But my main focus when I started taking on producing, I started pushing the producing more because I felt it was quicker to get me in the door. And being an artist takes a lot of money producing. Producing, you ain’t really gotta pay for stuff. 

AllHipHop: How did you learn how to produce?

Twan Da God: I just watched my homeboy when I was growing up. I was shadowing him and picked it up that way. It started becoming a natural ability. I learned pretty easy and pretty fast just by watching. Who influenced my music were my favorite producers: Timbaland, Pharell, Ryan Leslie, Metro Boomin, the list goes on. It came real easy, I fell in love with it and started pushing forward.

AllHipHop: Do you remember your first big placement?

Twan Da God: It wasn’t that big, but it was big to me. Well, it was kind of big. It was this record I did with Derez De’Shon, it was called “VVS.” It had Money Man on it, Verse Simmonds. It was a dope record.

AllHipHop: Talk about producing “Goals” for NBA Youngboy, that’s huge.

Twan Da God: I don’t know if you know, I’m also part of a group now. It’s not just me. We go by 6Lement. My partner Parker, we’re in a group together. He’s with APG. He has the relationship with Cheese, NBA Youngboy’s engineer. 

Actually, we all got a relationship now. We just had a lunch meeting when I was LA. He’s been rocking with us and asked for beats for him. He been rocking with it, he’s the one that jumped it off.

AllHipHop: Just like that? 

Twan Da God: Yeah, it was crazy. Well our first record we did was called “Young Stunna.” It was on From The Bayou, the one that he got with Birdman. That was our first placement with Youngboy. 

AllHipHop: I found out about 6Lement through Calboy, he shouted you out on my show Shirley’s Temple.

Twan Da God: Me and Calboy, we got some stuff about to come out with 6Lement. We recorded two projects together. All produced by us, the whole thing. We really went in. We did post-production on Black Heart and went crazy on it. It’s sounding real dope.

AllHipHop: How did you guys tap in? 

Twan Da God: So I own a studio in Atlanta called Plugged In Studios. In my studio, you heard of Off The Porch? 

AllHipHop: That sounds super familiar. Is that the Dirty Glove Bastard?

Twan Da God: Yeah, so they do that in my studio. In the warehouse in my studio. Calboy came for an interview and we had linked with one of his managers. He had booked the studio session, then he heard us cooking up in the next room. He’s like, “man, I gotta bring Cal. Y’all boys dope!”

The next day, he set up a session with Calboy and the first day we locked in, we knocked out 3 records. That just led on to more and more records. [laughs]

AllHipHop: You also did “Murder” with Rylo in Nardo Wick. How’d that come about?

Twan Da God: Me and Rylo been rocking for a long time. I was engineering him, he came in the studio one day and I played a beat. I said, “Bro, you gotta hop on this beat. This s### gonna be a hit.” I guess he listened and jumped on it. Next thing I know, he played it for me. Originally, he was trying to get 21 Savage on it, but then he came back with Nardo Wick on it. I’m like oh snap! That’s hard.

AllHipHop: Are you transitioning into an recording artist yourself?

Twan Da God: Right now, I lean more into songwriter than recording artist, so I be writing and helping other artists write. Really producing more: telling them to say, do it like this type thing. I mainly build relationships with artists where they feel comfortable with me to take my advice. That’s how I been rocking, I try to lock in with all the artists I know and create a relationship. OMB Peezy, that’s another one that I’m real close with. We lock in a lot, I got a couple of records with him. StreetsMadeMe. 

AllHipHop: How does it feel to sign to Roc Nation as a producer? Congratulations.

Twan Da God: Thank you. Everything’s been going great. They been throwing me plays. We’ve really been working on it since last year. We been talking back and forth. My management, Donovan Butler, he’s the one who connected the whole thing and had them looking at me. 

It took a while to lock everything in, but I kept working. They really signed me based off talent, they wasn’t really looking at the numbers. They’d listen to the production we was bringing. My manager would meet up with them, play new records and new beats. They was really feeling it. We done locked in a couple of sessions with other artists that’s with Roc Nation, and we been making a lot of dope music together. It’s going to be a beautiful relationship.

AllHipHop: Now what? What’s the game plan?

Twan Da God: I’ve mainly been working with songwriters and other producers, cooking up. Eric Bellinger, we locked in. We got some dope stuff we did together. He came to my studio in Atlanta, then I went to his studio in LA. We made a bunch of dope records. I really don’t know what’s the next one coming out, because we got a lot of placements. 

We got one with SleazyWorld Go, another buzzing artist in Atlanta called Anti Da Menace. We be working with Lil Darius a lot, he’s another artist that just signed to a label. We got hella records with Lil Darius. We been locked in with Ryan Trey, we’ve done a lot of records with him. 

Who else? You heard of Baby Jungle? We did the majority of his music too. We really locked in with the next wave that’s coming up right now, but we also got a lot of OGs in that game that we’ve been working with too. 

AllHipHop: What is special about your beats?

Twan Da God: We’re bringing it back to real producing. We’re also being involved with the making of the song, so we’re controlling the direction. We’re just not putting out anything. We’re really here for the creativity and every detail of it.

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

Twan Da God: Some Hennessy or Tequila, maybe a little Don Julio. I need my water, and I like for a good smelling candle to be in the studio.

AllHipHop: Any goals for yourself?

Twan Da God: Yes, I got a lot of goals. Definitely want to get to the Grammys, trying to win one of them. I just want my team as a whole to be stamped in the music industry. Everybody is going to be recognized. I really want us to be the next big thing that everybody’s talking about. Well I feel like we are anyway, because we’re working towards it. It’s a lot of big things going on in the background, so we’re working hard. 

We’re building the brand. It’s not just the production team. Eventually it’s going to be a label, so we’re working on that and building it up. Already got people wanting to intern for us. We just building it up.

AllHipHop: Why the name 6Lement?

Twan Da God: Carbon is the sixth element on the periodic table, which is essential for life. We feel like we’re essential to the music industry, that’s how we came up with that. It’s just some nerdy stuff. [laughs]

AllHipHop: What are you most excited for next? 

Twan Da God: I’m really excited about this Calboy project. He’s a great guy, he got great energy. The music we did together, we got so many big features on it. Like Jackboy. Fredo Bang, Joey Badass, T-Pain. It’s going to be a real dope project, and I’m glad it’s gonna get the push it deserves.

AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let us know? 

Twan Da God: Just be on the lookout for 6Lement, we all coming hard. Twan Da God, Parker, Donovan Butler, we all coming hard.

Moneybagg Yo And Ari Fletcher Might Be Expecting!

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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Moneybagg Yo might just have a baby on the way. As you know, he just broke it off with his presumed ex Ari Fletcher. But not so fast. The rumor world pretty much assumed that it was a break baby, but that may not be the case. People have already linked Ari with Portuguese soccer player Renato Sanches and even Meek Mill. But all of that talk may just be cap. The truth it stranger than the rumors. It seems like Ari and Moneybagg are still on some sort of journey. Look at what is populating the rumor mill.

And then there’s this:

Now, I am not a ring expert, but don’t they look similar?

Also, isn’t it really silly for us to think they are no longer anything? They were gifting each other land and Lambos! All of that has to count for something.

Anyway, that’s pretty much it.

I might as well talk about Lil Durk and India while I am here.

They are going back and forth on social media. I am glad I am not their age, because they seem juvenile as hell right now. Remember they are both on the other side of 25 and Durk us approaching 30. So, Durk posted the following, which we know he was talking to her.

And, of course, she had to reply with her own quip.

A bit of humble pie

Anyway, there’s a rumor that Durk had a baby by another woman, but I do not believe it. He has a baby with India. I hope they know their own little baby will see this one day. Get it together, because we need yall has younger representation of Black Love.

Jimmy Kimmel Gets Dragged For Cringy Prank During Quinta Brunson’s Emmy Acceptance Speech

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Jimmy Kimmel is under fire over a cringe-worthy prank when actor and writer Quinta Brunson received her first Emmy for her hit show, “Abbot Elementary.”

Kimmel lay on the floor acting like he was unconscious as she accepted her award. He thought he was being funny, but many people online thought he was a whole clown.

Apparently, Jimmy Kimmel was tasked to present the award for outstanding writing for a comedy series with Will Arnett. Arnett kinda dragged Kimmel on the stage with the joke being that the late-night host “got into the skinny margaritas” at the bar in remorse of losing earlier in the evening– so he was acting like he was passed out drunk.

But he stayed there … way too long … as the Black woman accepted her trophy and gave a two-minute long speech. Brunson tried to make a joke, saying “Jimmy, wake up. I won!”

Still, he did not. He stayed there until the segment was over. #SOCORNY

Twitter dragged him.

Popular author and theologian Candice Benbow said, “Jimmy Kimmel owes Quinta an apology but the messed up part is every image of her accepting her award has his ass in it.  White men really are insufferable.”

“The cruel thing about Jimmy Kimmel’s stupid bit during Quinta’s acceptance speech is that it *wasn’t* malicious. That’s the crux of everyday racism. It can’t be helped. The urge to overshadow, belittle, and/or mock us and our achievements is as natural to them as breathing,” Gloria Alamrew wrote, hitting it on the nose.

“Good morning to everyone just realizing Jimmy Kimmel sucks.”

“Jimmy Kimmel before he took the stage tonight at the #Emmys2022”

“Me pulling jimmy kimmel off the stage”

https://twitter.com/David_Chippa/status/1569618283732557824?s=20&t=nhsGidoZOtGCbYQJrtyQLw

No apology has been made at the time of publishing.

Tekashi 6ix9ine Crudely Mocks PnB Rock’s Death

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Tasteless rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is again in the news for making an outlandish remark online.

After news about PnB Rock’s death hit the internet, the rainbow-haired Brooklyn native took to his social media to joke about the Philadelphia chart-topper’s death.

AllHipHop.com reported the artist shot while eating lunch with his girlfriend at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles, CA, at 106 E. Manchester Ave around 1 p.m., succumbing to his injuries an hour later.

Late night on Monday, September 12th, 6ix9ine took to his Instagram story and wrote, “Homie died over [waffle emoji].”

This crude reference to the murder of the “Feelins” rapper is believed to be a violation by many who are now wondering how he is still alive after all his trolling.

“It’s shouldn’t have been PnB it really should’ve been Takashi 69 like how is HE still alive.”

https://twitter.com/King0fLonging/status/1569650351464218626?s=20&t=R_KRC9cYTLCpwsWD5PnY7w

“Really can’t believe what Tekashi 69 posted about PnB Rock. How is 69 still alive bruh ?!?”

While many might believe this swipe came out of nowhere, the two have had beef for quite some time, and some people believed the Illadelphian got what was coming to him.

“Wanting to have my best friend Tekashi 6ix9ine smoked and now look PnB Rock?! 🤧 You was in a restaurant for only 20 minutes and got cooked like Supper. 🥘🥤 Damn. 👀R.I.P.”

“Tekashi taking the p### on that PNB Rock death😭😭”

In 2018, PnB took to Twitter and joked, “”Some b**** in the car wit my bro talkin bout can i play 6ixnine album even tho he a rat? Lol i hate this new generation I SWEAR.” 

PnB followed that up with his own slick-talking, saying, “If he get smoked my life will be made no kizzyy.”

In response to that comment, 6ix9ine wrote, “You fell off the face of the earth.” Regardless of past beef, death is always a serious thing. 

AllHipHop.com is calling for a cease in actualized violence and the condoning of murder against anyone within the culture.

Post Malone’s ‘Stoney’ Joins The Billboard 200 Chart’s 300-Week Club

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Post Malone is the latest act to have an album chart on the Billboard 200 at least 300 times. This week, Malone’s Stoney scored its 300th entry on the tally by landing at the #123 position.

Back in 2016, Stoney opened at #6 on the Billboard 200 with 58,000 first-week units. Post Malone’s debut studio LP peaked at #4 in October 2017. The RIAA certified Stoney as 5x-Platinum in April 2021.

The Republic recording artist earned an RIAA Diamond Award (10 million units) for the Stoney single “Congratulations” featuring Quavo. “White Iverson” – which also lives on Stoney – has reached 8x-Platinum status.

Stoney‘s entry into Billboard‘s 300-week club comes as Post Malone also found Top 10 success on the most recent Hot 100 chart. His “I Like You (A Happier Song)” single featuring Doja Cat currently sits at #6.

Post Malone could pull off a second 300-week reign in the future. His chart-topping 2018 album, Beerbongs & Bentleys, has remained on the Billboard 200 chart for 228 weeks so far. 2019’s Hollywood’s Bleeding presently sits at 157 weeks.

Earlier this year, Rihanna also crossed the 300-week milestone with her 2016 album Anti. Last month, Drake’s Take Care surpassed 450 weeks on the Billboard 200, joining Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid, M.A.A.D City on that exclusive list.

Quinta Brunson Addresses Jimmy Kimmel Laying On Stage During Her Emmy Speech

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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One of the biggest moments of “television’s biggest night” involved comedian/actress Quinta Brunson. The Abbott Elementary creator won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.

However, some viewers took issue with presenter Jimmy Kimmel’s behavior that night. When Quinta Brunson went to receive her Emmy trophy, Kimmel laid down on the stage as Brunson gave her acceptance speech.

Critics called Jimmy Kimmel disrespectful for his actions. He also faced accusations of exemplifying “white male privilege” by attempting to overshadow a Black women’s moment.

“Jimmy, wake up. I won,” said Quinta Brunson as she accepted her award. The 32-year-old Philadelphia native went on to thank her Abbott Elementary colleagues, her family, and others for their support.

Later in the evening, media members asked Quinta Brunson about Jimmy Kimmel’s on-stage antics. She did not seem to be too bothered by the late-night show host’s laying besides her as she won her first Emmy Award.

“The bit didn’t bother me that much. I don’t know what the internet thinks,” said Bunson. “Honestly, Jimmy gave me my first big late-night spot and was one of the first people to see Abbott. And he Instagram-messaged me that he saw this comedy and thought it was one of the greatest comedies of all time.”

Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs on ABC, the same network that broadcasts Abbott Elementary. Brunson also joked, “Tomorrow maybe I’ll be mad at him. I’m going to be on his show on Wednesday, so I might punch him in the face.”

Abbott Elementary also picked up an additional Emmy win. Hollywood veteran Sheryl Lee Ralph (Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Moesha) took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Sheryl Lee Ralph previously earned a Tony Award nomination for her work in the Dreamgirls musical.

Drake Leads 2022 BET Hip Hop Award Nominations

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Drake goes into the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards with the most nominations of any act. The OVO Sound leader earned 14 nods this year.

BET nominated Drake for Best Live Performer, Lyricist Of The Year, Hip Hop Artist Of The Year, Hustler Of The Year, and Hip Hop Album Of The Year (Certified Lover Boy). He is also up multiple times for Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse, Best Collaboration, Best Hip Hop Video, and Song Of The Year.

Kanye West followed Drake with 10 nominations including Best Live Performer, Hip Hop Artist Of The Year, Producer Of The Year, Hustler Of The Year, and Hip Hop Album Of The Year (Donda).

Additionally, Kendrick Lamar has nine chances to win. He is competing for Best Live Performer, Lyricist Of The Year, Hip Hop Artist Of The Year, Video Director Of The Year, Hip Hop Album Of The Year (Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers), and other honors.

Future came in fourth with 8 nominations. Cardi B picked up the most 2022 BET Award noms for a female rapper. The “Hot S###” performer tied Baby Keem and J. Cole with 6 nods each. Doja Cat, Latto, Lil Durk, Tems, and Young Thug also received three nominations, respectively.

GloRilla, Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, Nas, and Usher received two nominations each. The Hip Hop Album Of The Year category features Drake, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar as well as Latto (777), Future (I Never Liked You), Pusha T (It’s Almost Dry), and Nas (King’s Disease II).

The Hip Hop Artist Of The Year nominees include Cardi B, Doja Cat, Drake, Future, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and Megan Thee Stallion. Lyricist Of The Year will go to either Baby Keem, Benny The Butcher, Drake, J. Cole, Jack Harlow, Jay-Z, or Kendrick Lamar.

The 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards will take place Tuesday, October 4 at 9 pm ET/PT on BET from the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. New York City rap legend Fat Joe will serve as the official host for the ceremony.

The Complete List Of 2022 BET Hip Hop Award Nominees:

Best Hip Hop Video

A$AP Rocky- “D.M.B.”
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties”
City Girls feat. Usher -“Good Love”
Cardi B, Kanye West & Lil Durk – “Hot S###”
BIA & J. Cole – “London”
Future feat. Drake & Tems – “Wait for You”
Drake feat. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”

Best Collaboration

Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties”
City Girls feat. Usher – “Good Love”
Cardi B, Kanye West & Lil Durk – “Hot S###”
Drake feat. 21 Savage – “Jimmy Cooks”
Benny The Butcher & J. Cole – “Johnny P’s Caddy”
Future feat. Drake & Tems – “Wait for You”
Drake feat. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”

Best Duo Or Group

42 Dugg & EST Gee
Big Sean & Hit-Boy
Birdman & Youngboy Never Broke Again
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
DaBaby & Youngboy Never Broke Again
EARTHGANG
Styles P & Havoc

Best Live Performer

Cardi B
Doja Cat
Drake
J. Cole
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Tyler, the Creator

Lyricist Of The Year

Baby Keem
Benny The Butcher
Drake
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Jay-Z
Kendrick Lamar

Video Director Of The Year

Benny Boom
Burna Boy
Cole Bennett
Colin Tilley
Director X
Kendrick Lamar & Dave Free
Teyana Taylor

Song Of The Year

Latto – “Big Energy”
Hitkidd & GloRilla – “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)”
Jack Harlow – “First Class”
Cardi B, Kanye West & Lil Durk – “Hot S###”
Kodak Black -“Super Gremlin”
Future feat. Drake & Tems – “Wait for You”
Drake feat. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”

Hip Hop Album Of The Year

Latto – 777
Drake – Certified Lover Boy
Kanye West – Donda
Future – I Never Liked You 
Pusha T – It’s Almost Dry
Nas – King’s Disease II 
Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers 

Hip Hop Artist Of The Year

Cardi B
Doja Cat
Drake
Future
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion

Producer Of The Year 

ATL Jacob
Baby Keem
Hit-Boy
Hitmaka
Kanye West
Metro Boomin
Pharrell Williams

Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist

Baby Keem
Blxst
Doechii
Fivio Foreign
Glorilla
Nardo Wick
Saucy Santana

DJ Of The Year

D-Nice
DJ Cassidy
DJ Drama
DJ Kay Slay
DJ Premier
Kaytranada
Mustard
Nyla Symone
L.A. Leakers: DJ sourMILK & Justin Credible

Best Hip Hop Platform

Big Boy’s Neighborhood 
Breakfast Club
Caresha Please 
Complex
Drink Champs
HipHopDX
Million Dollaz Worth of Game
NPR Tiny Desk
Verzuz

Hustler Of The Year

50 Cent
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Megan Thee Stallion

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse

Drake – “Churchill Downs” (Jack Harlow feat. Drake)
J. Cole – “Poke It Out” (Wale feat. J. Cole)
J. Cole, – “London” (BIA & J. Cole)
Lil Baby – “Girls Want Girls” (Drake feat. Lil Baby)
Kanye West – “City of Gods” (Fivio Foreign, Kanye West & Alicia Keys)
Drake – “Wait for You” (Future feat. Drake & Tems)
Jadakiss – “Black Illuminati” (Freddie Gibbs feat. Jadakiss)

Impact Track

Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
Fivio Foreign, Kanye West & Alicia Keys – “City of Gods”
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties”
Nas feat. Ms. Lauryn Hill – “Nobody”
Latto – “Pxssy”
Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5”
Doja Cat -Woman”

Best International Flow

Benjamin Epps (France)
Black Sherif (Ghana)
Blxckie (South Africa)
Central Cee (UK)
Haviah Mighty (Canada)
Knucks (UK)
Le Juiice (France)
Nadia Nakai (Zimbabwe)
Tasha & Tracie (Brazil)

Cardi B Downplays Rap Foes For Not Calling Her Out By Name

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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This week has seen a lot of beef brewing among female rappers. Nicki Minaj was at the center of the drama as she seemingly used her various platforms to subliminally diss other stars like Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, and Cardi B. Additionally, Minaj had sharp words for bloggers and television personalities.

Things took a big turn yesterday when Twitter users responded to Nicki Minaj’s online actions by making the phrase “its giving coke” trend on the site next to her name. The fireworks kicked off again when Cardi B appeared to be the target of another Minaj subliminal shot.

“Trying to embody someone’s look is one thing but trying to embody their whole personality is psycho tingz. Sympathy & Payola, ahahahahahaha, VMA wig, now u comedian cuz Nicki on hear posting vids & memes. Usually u ranting when ppl post u man gone on 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂,” wrote Nicki Minaj in a now-deleted tweet.

Deleted-tweet by Nicki Minaj

“This S### Is Tiring, Old, And Redundant”

The mentioning of “sympathy & payola” – a jab Nicki Minaj has used against Cardi B in the past – signified to many observers that the Queens-raised rapper aimed her tweet-offensive at her longtime rival. Cardi then seemed to fire back with her own message for Minaj.

At first, Cardi B simply posted over three dozen @ symbols. The Invasion of Privacy album creator returned to Twitter about ten minutes later to share more of her thoughts about the ongoing tension playing out on social media.

“This s### is tiring, old, and redundant. Same formula, DIFFERENT YEAR 🟰 start chaos, drama, and then promote their s###. I actually have a life outside of my house and Twitter. Until b###### put a @ on it they talking to their mother. Byeeee,” tweeted Cardi on Monday night.

The Cardi B Vs Nicki Minaj Rivalry Began Four Years Ago

Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have been feuding for years at this point. After collaborating on Migos’ “Motorsport” single in 2017, things took a turn for the worse for the two chart-topping entertainers.

The bad blood culminated when Cardi B threw a shoe at Nicki Minaj during a New York Fashion Week after-party in 2018. That same year, they also had a very heated back-and-forth on social media that included Cardi calling out Nicki for slamming her online but not addressing her face-to-face in public.

At that time, Nicki Minaj eventually responded to Cardi B by suggesting they should “focus on positive things only from here on out.” Cardi answered her by writing, “@Nickiminaj alright then! Let’s keep it positive and keep it pushing!”

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Lil Baby & Gunna Earn First Diamond Award For “Drip Too Hard”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Two of Atlanta’s top rap stars just added another major accolade to their respective résumés. The Recording Industry Association of America recently certified Lil Baby and Gunna’s “Drip Too Hard” as Diamond (10 million units).

Only 86 songs in the history of the RIAA have earned Diamond certification. “Drip Too Hard” became both Lil Baby and Gunna’s first Diamond Award-winning track.

“Drip Too Hard” resides on the duo’s 2018 collaborative project Drip Harder. The single peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and scored a Best Rap/Sung Performance nomination at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.

Lil Baby and Gunna’s “Drip Too Hard” music video has amassed more than 81 million views on YouTube. Over on Spotify, the collaboration totaled more than 1 billion streams.

In addition to “Drip Too Hard” going Diamond, this has been a big week for Lil Baby for another reason as well. According to Billboard, the 27-year-old 4PF frontman’s “Detox” single debuted at #25 on the latest Hot 100 rankings.

As a result, Lil Baby tied Elvis Presley for 9th place on the list of most all-time entries on the Hot 100. Presley and Baby both have exactly 109 tracks that have made it onto the weekly tally of the most popular songs in America.

Gunna is currently incarcerated in Georgia on RICO charges. The YSL-affiliated rhymer has to remain in jail until his trial after a judge denied him bond. The man born Sergio Giavanni Kitchens maintains his innocence.

Stormzy Joins March Demanding Justice For Chris Kaba Who Was Shot Dead By Police  

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Stormzy joined the relatives of Chris Kaba at a London march and urged protestors to “keep going because the family needs you.” 

Chris Kaba, also known as Madix from the U.K. drill collective 67, was fatally shot by a Metropolitan Police officer on Monday (Sept. 5). Cops car flagged the car he was in as potentially being linked to a previous firearms offense. Armed police surrounded his vehicle before firing a round.  

The 24-year-old father-to-be later died in hospital. A search revealed Chris Kaba was unarmed, and no non-police firearm was found at the scene, either in the car he was driving or near it.  

The cop who fired the shot that killed Chris Kaba has been suspended from frontline duties, the Metropolitan police confirmed. 

As reported by The Guardian, Met police assistant commissioner, Amanda Pearson, said on Monday: “Following the death of Chris Kaba, the firearms officer involved has been suspended from duty.” 

“Our thoughts and sympathies remain with Mr Kaba’s family and friends. We understand how concerned communities are, particularly black communities, and thank those who are working closely with our local officers.”  

Stormzy Says The Killing Of Chris Kaba Was “Murder”

Protesters marched through central London on Saturday, demanding justice for Chris Kaba and his family. Stormzy, a vocal advocate in the fight against institutionalized racism and police brutality, addressed the crowd.  

He explained he was hesitant to speak but said it was not about him. “It’s about us, it’s about the family, it’s about everyone grieving. Chris has a mother, he has a family, he has brothers, he has friends, people who knew him their whole life, for them, this is unbearable.” 

Stormzy urged protestors to continue to put pressure on authorities while acknowledging it can be a long road ahead.  

“I just encourage everyone, at whatever capacity, do whatever you can do to help. But also have the stamina to keep going because they have killed someone, that’s murder. Just keep going because the family needs you.”  

Megan Thee Stallion Talks ‘W.A.P.’ With Hillary Clinton & Her Daughter Chelsea  

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Hillary Clinton claims she was first introduced to Megan Thee Stallion’s music by her longtime-rap-fan daughter Chelsea Clinton who played her the Houston rapper’s collab with Cardi B, “W.A.P.” 

The former First Lady had the H-Town Hottie as a guest on her recently debuted Apple TV+ series Gutsy. Throughout the series, Hillary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea meet different women who have inspired them in some way.  

“Chelsea follows rap music. She has ever since she was a little girl.,” Hillary Clinton explained to Megan Thee Stallion. “But I kind of came to awareness of you with the Cardi B ‘W.A.P.’” 

As the unlikely trio sat together painting, Megan Thee Stallion explained how the collaboration came about.  

“I’ve always wanted to do a song with Cardi,” Megan shared. “As soon as she sent it to me, I think I sent it back to her the next day. It was just so exciting. The men always seem very confident talking about their sexuality and how they’re going to have sex with you. So I was like, ‘Well, I can do that it’s going to sound fire coming from a woman!’” 

Chelsea Clinton agreed, saying it’s “great to see women be so fierce,” before Megan added, “that is my life’s mission. To make sure that I’m always unapologetically me.”  

When asked if she was surprised at the backlash to her explicit lyrics, Megan said she was surprised. “In this day in time, when you have so many options of so many things to look at and listen to, that the first thing that you want to critique and talk about is something that you don’t like.”  Check out the clip below.

During an interview with People, Hillary Clinton admitted she initially “didn’t know what to think” of Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B’s raunchy song. “I’m of a much different generation,” she added. “But I admired the audacity and the kind of agency that both of those young women were exhibiting.” 

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Nicki Minaj Reacts To PnB Rock’s Death: Rappers Are “Prey In A World Full Of Predators”  

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Nicki Minaj shared her concern for rappers after PnB Rock was tragically gunned down at an L.A. Chicken & Waffles on Monday (Sept. 12).  

The NYC rapper fired off a series of tweets sharing her condolences and warning artists they exist “in a world full of predators.”  

“After Pop Smoke there’s no way we as rappers or our loved ones are still posting locations to our whereabouts. To show waffles & some fried chicken????! He was such a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his mom & family. This makes me feel so sick.” 

Nicki Minaj spoke after news broke that PnB Rock’s girlfriend shared the location of a restaurant where she and the rapper were having lunch on her Instagram Story. After receiving some backlash, Nicki doubled down on her previous remarks.  

“Yup. Ima say what I want. As a RAPPER & as a MOTHER,” she continued. “I know 1st hand how these guys feel coming from the streets then being able to provide for their moms. My heart is hurting for the MOTHERS OF THESE KIDS that tried to make something better of their lives!!! LETS EDUCATE ASAP!!!” 

“The ppl around these rappers gain so much,” Nicki Minaj added. “It’s time to start really reminding them over & over!!! At least TRY to put your foot down if you CARE! Tell them!!! You’re not loved like you think you are!!! You’re prey!!!! In a world full of predators!!!! What’s not clicking???!!!  

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Nicki Minaj defended her right to discuss her former collaborator’s murder, claiming her comments could save lives.  

“Y’all r not the ones that be bawling crying after you just worked with or just spoke to ONE OF YOUR OWN!!!!! I BELONG TO THIS S###. IMA FKNG SPEAK ON IT!!!! If it gets attention from y’all being ignorant than so be it!!! At least it’ll save lives. FOH.” She added, “And I truly do not care who’s ever mad.” 

Check out her comments below.  

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Lizzo Dedicates Emmy Award To “The Big Girls” In Emotional Acceptance Speech 

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Lizzo is celebrating after picking up her first Emmy Award with her series Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls. 

The series, which sees the singer audition a group of women for the chance to be a Big Grrrl, ended the four-year streak of RuPaul’s Drag Race in the Outstanding Competition Program category. Lizzo became emotional onstage while delivering her heartfelt acceptance speech.  

“I wanna say thank you to the Emmys and the Emmys voters, first of all. I’m very emotional,” Lizzo began tearfully. “The trophy is nice, but my emotion is for these people who are on this stage with me, the stories that they shared, they’re not that unique; they just don’t get the platform. Telling stories.” 

Lizzo Dedicates Emmy Award To “The BIG GRRRLS”

Lizzo also urged viewers to continue telling stories like hers and those of the Big Grrrls.  

“Let’s just tell more stories. When I was a little girl, all I wanted to see was me in the media. Someone fat like me, Black like me, beautiful like me. If I could go back and tell little Lizzo something, I’d be like, ‘You’re gonna see that person but b#### it’s gonna have to be you.’ Where are my big girls? Are they here? Come, come,” Lizzo yelled, pointing to her co-stars in the audience. 

“One year ago, one year ago, these women were filming this television show that would change their lives forever. They are Emmy-award winning superstars who are going on a world tour. Make some noise for my big girls. I love you guys so much. Daddy, I love you, oh my God. God bless y’all. This is for the big girls. L-I-Z-Z-O-B-I-G-G-G-R-L-S, we the best! Ay! Thank you so much.” Watch her moving speech below.  

Meanwhile, in June, Lizzo revealed she already received “the greatest award anyone can ever hope for.” 

Speaking to Variety in June, she said, “ I’ve never really felt entitled to accolades or awards. My dream with music wasn’t to make a million dollars and win a Grammy. It was like, ‘I want to write a song that the whole world sings back at me.’ [With] ‘Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,’ I wanted to change the lives of the girls on my show, and my own life, and the lives of the people who watched it. So many people have watched and pointedly decided to speak to themselves better. To listen to and love their bodies. That is the greatest award anyone can ever hope for.” 

Cardi B: “It’s Very Irresponsible” To Blame PnB Rock’s Girlfriend For His Death 

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PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles on Monday afternoon (Sept. 12).  

PnB Rock, whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen, was eating at the South Los Angeles restaurant with his girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang. The L.A. Times reports Los Angeles police Capt. Kelly Muniz confirmed the rapper was shot during a robbery. The attacker was allegedly trying to steal jewelry. 

The rapper was rushed to a hospital but eventually pronounced dead. He was 30. 

Many on social media condemned Sibounheuang after she posted a location-tagged photo. She has since deleted the post. However, some believe whoever killed PnB Rock discovered his location from his girlfriend’s post despite there being no evidence of this. 

Cardi B came out to defend Sibounheuang, blasting those blaming her for his death as “irresponsible and inconsiderate.” 

“I highly doubt nikkas was looking at PMB’s babymom IG,” Cardi B tweeted. “He was in a bad location and people stay outside plotting. It’s very irresponsible and inconsiderate to blame her for something so tragic. We should be sending nothing but love to her and his family at this time.” 

DJ Akademiks also shared his thoughts on those blaming anybody other than the attacker. 

“A lot of ppl hurt over the passing of PNB Rock.. everyone passing blame to everyone but the n#### who actually killed him……. the reason why he got killed is because some bum ass n#### decided to try to rob him and take his life. Everything else is extra.” 

The podcaster shared a recent interview clip where PnB Rock described a failed robbery attempt in L.A. while he was with his girlfriend and daughter.  

Nicki Minaj shared her condolences but highlighted Sibounheuang’s posting of their location. 

“After Pop Smoke there’s no way we as rappers or our loved ones are still posting locations to our whereabouts. To show waffles & some fried chicken????!” Nicki penned on Twitter. “He was such a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his mom & family. This makes me feel so sick. Jesus. #SIP #PnbRock 🕊” 

The NYC rapper also responded to a tweet commenting on similarities between recent fatal shootings of rappers.  

“The ppl around these rappers gain so much,” Nicki added. “It’s time to start really reminding them over & over!!! At least TRY to put your foot down if you CARE! Tell them!!! You’re not loved like you think you are!!! You’re prey!!!! In a world full of predators!!!! What’s not clicking???!!!” 

Meanwhile, Kodak Black also appeared to direct blame toward PnB’s girlfriend for sharing their location online. In a post shared on his Instagram Story, Kodak wrote: “That hoe might as well kill herself.”  

PnB Rock Passes Away Following Shooting In Los Angeles

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PnB Rock died following a shooting in Los Angeles on Monday (September 12).

The former Atlantic Records artist was shot during a robbery at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles. He was eating with his girlfriend Stephanie Sibounheuang at the restaurant.

Los Angles police Capt. Kelly Muniz said the shooting took place at 1:15 p.m. local time. The attacker was allegedly trying to steal jewelry.

“He shot the victim and ran out the side door to a getaway car and then fled the parking lot,” Muniz told the Los Angeles Times.

PnB Rock, whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen, was rushed to a hospital but eventually pronounced dead. He was 30.

The Philadelphia native, known for his melodic style, initially gained attention with his RnB mixtape series. He signed with Atlantic Records in 2015.

PnB Rock’s breakthrough single “Selfish” dropped in 2016. It was his first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 51 in 2017. It remains the highest-charting solo track of his career.

“Selfish” was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2017. The single appeared on his GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions project, which dropped that same year.

GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions became PnB Rock’s first release to crack the Billboard 200. The gold-selling tape peaked at No. 28.

He also released his debut album Catch These Vibes in 2017. It debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard 200.

TrapStar Turnt PopStar, PnB Rock’s sophomore studio LP, arrived in 2019. It debuted at No. 4, earning him the first Top 10 album of his career.

PnB Rock expressed frustration with Atlantic Records in 2021. He left the label after dropping SoundCloud Daze this past January.

Earlier this month, the rapper/singer delivered a new single titled “Luv Me Again.” He released the song independently through New Lane Entertainment.

Issa Rae Celebrates ‘Rap Sh*t Soundtrack,’ & Talks Taking Pride in Creating A Show That Represents “The Now”

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The 305 is Live, it’s a Bad B*tch Renaissance, there’s “Nann Badder” and it’s certainly a time to “Seduce & Scheme” with the success of HBO Max’s fan-favorite show Rap Sh*t and now with the release of the show’s ‘Rap Sh*t: Soundtrack.’

On Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Raedio celebrated the ‘Rap Sh*t:Soundtrack’ in Los Angeles with an intimate “Friends and Family” event with Issa Rae, the show’s cast members and the Raedio family. 

The night featured great hors d’oeuvres, custom Rap Sh*t cocktails, sounds by the one and only DJ Rtistic, and gifts of custom Levi’s jackets that featured embroidery of classic sayings inspired by the show and soundtrack. 

Those in attendance were also entertained by performances from both the cast members and featured soundtrack artists.

“It’s an incredible feeling to finally release Rap Sh*t into the world and have it be so well received,” said creator and executive producer Issa Rae. “Music is the soul of the show and our official soundtrack not only represents our characters but is a love letter to Miami and its unique sounds.”

Executive produced by Rae, the first season’s LP will feature fan-favorite tracks like “Seduce & Scheme” and second single “Nann Badder” from Shawna & Mia (played by Aida Osman & KaMillion) as well as new, original material from Dreezy, Tokyo Jetz, Jean Deaux, BEAM, and Raedio acts TeaMarr, NCognita and many more.

“The development of the soundtrack has been months in the making, as many of the songs are a result of Camp Raedio,” said Benoni Tagoe, president of Raedio.

“The songwriting camp was held in Miami and designed as a creative space to allow artists and songwriters to create original music for the show and soundtrack. We’re excited with the final result and can’t wait for fans to hear the full LP,” said Xtina Prince, Raedio’s head of label and publishing. 

AllHipHop’s Rea Davis caught up with Issa Rae to discuss the hit show, its music and more.

AllHipHop: How does it feel to have created all of this amazing content that is culturally relevant, relatable and praised?

Issa Rae: I’m really grateful that people are messing with the show; they’re rocking with the music. It feels great for people to see the fruits of the entire team’s labor. This has been such a collaborative process through and through, and you know, it’s a dream come true. 

AllHipHop: What’s your favorite thing about Rap Sh*t?

Issa Rae: My favorite thing has to be the music. Like I love Shawna & Mia as a group. I love their chemistry. I love the songs that they’ve created by way of the collaboration of Raedio and the songwriters that we chose and the producers, and I just love that it represents the now. Like I felt like I set out to do a show that represents this very moment, and I feel like it does just that.

AllHipHop: Do you have your acceptance speech ready for when you take home the 2022 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series?

Issa Rae: It’s a lot of great talent there. I’m not counting on anything. I’m rooting for everybody. I’m lowkey rooting for Quinta. I love her so much. To be able to revive network sitcoms. No one was checking for network sitcoms. All that to say, I’m proud of everybody, but I have no expectations.

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King Harris, T.I. and Tiny’s Son, Speaks On His Arrest

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Teen rapper King Harris, the son of singer Tameka “Tiny” (Cottle) Harris and Clifford “T.I.” Harris, finally spoke about getting arrested in Atlanta a few weeks ago.

AllHipHop.com covered the story when it first broke.

The 18-year-old prince of the Grand Hustle empire was arrested for not wearing a seatbelt in his car. A video clip surfacing online shows a female voice explaining the charges to him, telling the young artist he had four counts against him with the arrest.

In another clip, he laughs about the arrest and says, “The king is back. Bruh, I am back. I’m free.”

He said that before the arrest, the officers asked him to submit some blood. He alleges they also wanted to look at his mouth and tongue to see if he smoked. King says he denied their request.

“Hell no,” he said when recounting his experience. “He wanted me to do something else. Not doing it. Not doing it.”

He said that he was placed under arrest because he did not comply with the officer’s request.

“Welp, that was how it was going to go anyway,” King said.

Adding, “When I saw those lights I said, ‘We going down.'”

According to the video, his friends were sleeping in the car, and the cops pulled up, questioning why the tint on their windows was so dark.

King stated that the officer asked him to get out of his car, but he said no. “It’s a demand/order.”

He eventually got out of the car as instructed.

Whatever was in his car and on him, the officer found it and placed it on the car’s hood. The cop then read the young his rights.

“Aye, I don’t understand how y’all think a m*th*rf*ck*r think it’s gangsta to get caught. Y’all n*gg*s get the f*ck off my d*ck!” The EUR News said King said on social media.

“Yeah y’all right n*gga got too much money, this how a n*gga supposed to be everyday, but sh*t I’m sorry that a m*th*rf*ck*r caught me while I was, you know what I’m sayin’, on my way to vacation,” he continued.

In another video, he said he was not a thug – perhaps clapping back at his dad’s comments about his arrest.

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AllHipHop.com reported, T.I. spoke on his son, saying, “I know my son. You think I ain’t spoke to my son? Think I ain’t told my son, his mama and they grandmamas, his ass going to prison. If he g###### keep that s### up, his ass going to prison. 

“Ain’t no way ’round it. Ain’t nothing I’m a be able to do about it,” he continued. “Can’t nobody stop it but him. I’ve already had the conversation. I’ve already made my peace with it. ‘Cause I know that energy. I was that energy. I know exactly how it’s gonna turn out.”

“King’s a good kid chasing after the wrong s###,” he said. “I trust in God to deal with it the way that he see fit … [King] done got all of the whoopings. He done got the [punishments]. He did everything as a child you can do to him. So now, he gone have to go through it and get through it.”

T.I. continued, “I’m a love him all [the] way through whatever it is he going through. And s###, man, he gon’ learn his lessons. Life is going to teach him all the lessons that he need to know. And that’s the most that we can do. That’s the best we can ask for.”

PnB Rock Shot In Los Angeles; Graphic Video Of Aftermath Goes Viral

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PnB Rock was shot during an attempted robbery in Los Angeles on Monday (September 12).

A graphic video of the aftermath surfaced on social media. AllHipHop has chosen to not share the video due to the disturbing nature of the footage.

Video footage caught the rapper in a pool of blood, twitching and clinging to life as he was surrounded by a group of bystanders and an employee. His injuries appeared to be severe based on the amount of blood he lost.

Unsubstantiated rumors claimed PnB Rock was dead while others suggested he was in critical condition. So far, his actual condition hasn’t been publicly revealed.

PnB Rock is a victim of a soaring crime wave in Los Angeles. Homicides have reached the highest level in 15 years. Last week, rapper Wakko The Kidd was shot six times during a robbery. Quando Rondo was involved in a targeted shooting that killed his cousin Lul Pab.

According to LAPD Chief Michel Moore, the rising murder rate is attributed to homicides involving gang members and homeless people being targeted.

PnB Rock and his girlfriend Stephanie Sibounheuang were at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles when the shooting occurred. According to their social media posts, the two also went out together on Sunday night (September 11).

Several social media users commented on the graphic video spreading online. They expressed concern for PnB Rock’s friends and family while wondering why the footage even existed.

This story is developing.

Drakeo The Ruler Estate Sued Over Trashed Home Left In Shambles

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Drakeo the Ruler’s old landlord sued the late rapper’s estate in an attempt to collect unpaid rent.

According to TMZ, Oliver Omidvar took legal action after he stopped receiving rent payments following Drakeo the Ruler’s death. The landlord said the slain artist began renting a Hollywood Hills property in June 2021.

Drakeo the Ruler, whose real name was Darrell Caldwell, allegedly paid $14,500 per month to rent the spot in the Hollywood Hills. The monthly payments ceased in January 2022 after the Stinc Team member was stabbed to death at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival in December 2021.

Omidvar claimed the Hollywood Hills property was in disarray and required thousands of dollars in repairs. The landlord’s lawsuit reportedly cited various damages, noting he had to fix the plumbing and drywall.

The landlord sued Drakeo the Ruler’s estate for back rent and damages. Omidvar is seeking $104,542.60.

Omidvar’s lawsuit emerged months after Drakeo the Ruler’s family pursued civil cases against Live Nation and other parties involved in the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival. The 28-year-old rapper’s family filed wrongful death lawsuits, accusing Live Nation of not having sufficient security at the event where the fatal stabbing occurred.