Fans of Saweetie have been waiting for her debut studio LP for years. The Warner recording artist pushed back the release of the Pretty B#### Music album several times.
In November 2021, Saweetie stated, “[Pretty B#### Music is] dropping soon. Honestly, it was a body of work with no soul. So right now I’m working on the details because I really want the world to feel me.”
Saweetie is now providing more information about the expected release date for the project. She spoke to Billboard‘s Heran Mamo for a feature article where the Best New Artist Grammy nominee ensured a new collection of songs will be out by June.
“I’ve put my foot down. I’m going to finally lock in to record this album,” said Saweetie before adding Pretty B#### Music will land on DSPs “definitely before the summer.”
Saweetie recently let loose “Closer” featuring R&B singer H.E.R. The single debuted at #89 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. “Closer” currently sits at #38 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs rankings.
Besides being up for Best New Artist at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, Saweetie’s “Best Friend” featuring Doja Cat is competing in the Best Rap Song category as well. Last year’s MTV Europe Music Awards saw Saweetie take home the Best New trophy.
Plus, Billboard named Saweetie as the recipient of the publication’s 2022 Women In Music Game Changer Award. Doja Cat (Powerhouse Award) and Summer Walker (Chartbreaker Award) are also among the honorees for the annual event taking place on March 2 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
The entire world is watching the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Many foreign policy experts believe the armed conflict in the European nation could cause a humanitarian emergency.
Multiple videos went viral on social media that appear to show soldiers preventing Black residents in Ukraine from getting access to leaving the country. #AfricansInUkraine began trending on Twitter over the weekend.
“Some people have gone to get buses, but they’re not allowing Black people basically onto the buses. They’re prioritizing Ukrainians. That’s what they say,” Korrine Sky, an African student in Ukraine, told Business Insider.
While empathetic Black people in America are donating money, advocating against the war, and praying for the people of Ukraine, Racist Ukrainians are blocking Africans from trains to escape the war torn nation.
Atlanta-based entertainer Young Thug is stepping up to try to help any Africans stranded in Ukraine during the crisis. The 30-year-old Hip Hop recording artist took to Instagram to ask for information on how to rectify the tragic situation.
“If some of my rap brothers are in, I’m willing to help Africans get out of Ukraine. However, I can sense [they’re] not letting us pass,” wrote Young Thug on his Instagram Story. He added, “Whoever holds the info for these movements, please contact me ASAP. I’m ready.”
According to Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko, close to 200 Ukrainians have died since Russia launched its attack. Sixteen children are reported dead. Over 1,000 people have been wounded. In an attempt to bring the conflict to an end, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to send delegations for talks held at a location on the Belarus border.
Last night, rapper-turned-actor Will Smith took home the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. SAG-AFTRA honored Smith for his turn as Richard Williams in the King Richardbiopic.
Will Smith accepted his SAG Award trophy inside Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar on Sunday. He used his speech to thank his King Richard co-stars as well as the Williams family including tennis player Venus Williams.
Entertainment Tonight‘s Nischelle Turner caught up with Will Smith after his first SAG Award win. The 53-year-old Philadelphia native broke down in tears while discussing his emotional reaction to his victory on Sunday.
“It’s all of these Black women that I get to protect and shine a light on, across the generations [like] Venus and Serena,” said Will Smith. King Richard tells the story of the legendary Williams sisters and their father.
The Big Willie Style album creator added, “I just feel such a responsibility. It’s like me and all Black women… It’s a responsibility I always wanted to shoulder. I want to be that man.”
In addition, Will Smith was nominated for Best Actor at the 94th Academy Awards. King Richard also stars Saniyya Sidney as Venus Williams, Demi Singleton as Serena Williams, and Aunjanue Ellis as Oracene “Brandy” Price.
Aunjanue Ellis earned an Oscar nod for Best Supporting Actress. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s “Be Alive” from King Richard is up for Best Original Song. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominated King Richard for Best Picture as well.
Remy Ma brought battle rap back to the big stage in New York City, shining a spotlight on the ladies of the culture on Sunday night (Feb. 27).
Hip-Hop stars including Remy Ma’s husband, Papoose, and Fat Joe came out to support “Queens Get The Money,” her first event as owner of battle rap league Chrome 23. Maino, Dave East, and Lil Mama also pulled up to the show which was live-streamed on Hot.97.
Remy Ma dazzled in a series of wardrobe changes, switching her fit in between each battle, upping the style stakes. She told the crowd she aims to change the misconceptions of female battle rap by showcasing some of the best talents in the scene, male or female.
Yoshi G vs. Pristavia
The highly-anticipated clash between Yoshi G from San Francisco and Brooklyn’s Pristavia kicked off the night.
Yoshi went first and opened the first-ever Chrome 23 card showing off her rapping ability using layered schemes throughout all three rounds. At times Yoshi was snapping on Pristavia, yet the crowd was a little underwhelmed, something which visibly affected her. She had to fight to win them back each round, turning up the energy to hammer home her more intricate raps.
Pristavia had the more explosive start and began her first round with a confident rebuttal. She got personal, talking about Yoshi’s father and kids with a string of aggressive punches. Pristavia addressed any questions about her being a Christian battle rapper who uses aggressive gun bars by hitting Yoshi with a barrage of aggressive gun bars. She clowned her in the third, flipping Yoshi’s “thot” persona by rapping about how she’s not “thotty” enough.
"One call for a hit, and you all could get killed Clip longer than ya fathers trip to the store to get milk!"
Both ladies confidently rebuttaled their opponent’s material to start their rounds. The battle was a real preference battle, with the commentators divided on who took the clash. However, the Hot.97 live stream viewers voted Pristavia as the winner with 71% to Yoshi G’s 29%.
O’fficial vs. Casey Jay
The second battle of the night was between good friends O’fficial and Casey Jay, both members of battle rap crew, The Bardashians. San Antonio, Texas native Casey Jay had injured herself shortly before the event, and the commentators announced she would be on crutches. She came out with a cast on her leg and had to spit her bars rooted to the spot, her mobility obviously reduced.
Her usual energetic delivery was affected by her inability to work the stage and sell her bars to the crowd. However, her pen was still on point and while she never got personal, she was rapping, hitting O’fficial with material that the crowd slept on.
“Handicap match? I’m battling a b#### from The Boot in a boot.. I ain’t plan on this.. Of course I could’ve sat out the Battle.. But why?? When I’m a stand up b####!”@realcaseyjay 🤯🤯🔥🔥#QueensGetTheMoneypic.twitter.com/wFOkTpADjP
“Gun Bar Queen” O’fficial was able to take advantage of Casey’s handicap using maximum movement and energy as she performed her material, rocking the crowd throughout her rounds. The New Orleans rapper started strong and stole the momentum back each time with her fast punch rate and digestible material. However, she raised a few eyebrows by pulling out her phone on several occasions before her third round, leading viewers to wonder if she was reminding herself of her material.
O’fficial scored an 84% win on the Hot.97 vote in a battle where both rappers delivered a bar fest without any personal attacks. Casey Jay proved herself a warrior, fighting through her injury to put on for Chrome 23
Next, Remy brought out battle rap legends Smack White and Murda Mook for the coin toss and revealed the event was trending No. 3 in the world on Twitter. However according to reports, Chrome 23 hit the top spot.
QB Black Diamond made her return to female battle rap against Boston’s 40 BARRS. The two ladies have a long acrimonious history with a faceoff that left fans wondering if the women would get through the battle without coming to blows. Less than a day before the event, 40 BARRS accused QB of being a woman charged with falsely accusing a man of rape in a 2009 report. Both women were sure to address the issue in their material.
40 BARRS began the first round predicting QB would try to beat her using her trademark vulgar disrespect, expertly diffusing QB’s approach ahead of her round. She was a commanding presence on stage, deploying her intricate writing and lyrical delivery to break down her opponent. The crowd was rocking with her, especially when she turned on the aggression, putting the bass in her voice and barking in QB’s face.
The Bridgeport, Connecticut rapper responded with a round opener of disrespectful insults playing into 40’s breakdown. She clowned the Boston rapper’s appearance and teased her for being “battle rap’s first grandma.” She also had some bars for 40’s dead relatives and boasted about being paid “to stand and talk here about your kids for money.” She seemed to get little reaction for this, although the commentators said a lot of the audience was feeling it, and Lil Mama said: “they had a really good spar.”
40 BARRS flipped the disrespect on QB in the third round with some savage bars attacking QB’s deceased family members. She blamed their deaths on karma, claiming QB “tried to end one man’s life,” then lost three from her family. She got into the angle she raised the day before, which QB rebuttalled at the beginning of her third.
QB denied lying about being assaulted, claiming she was raped and beat up but cops didn’t believe her. She then gave 40 an intervention telling her to get her priorities straight and set a better example to her kids. She rounded off by reminding the audience that she’s a Queen of the Ring legend who raised this generation of female battlers, including 40. “It would be no me if it wasn’t for you, so I still won,” was her parting shot though the Hot.97 voters called it 86% in favor of 40 BARRS. Furthermore, her three rounds were voted best of the night, and her win the biggest body of the night, earning her an extra special bonus.
Harlem New York’s Ms. Hustle had a very civil lead up to her battle against Couture who hails from Providence, Rhode Island by way of Liberia. The pair had a lot of respect for each other’s skills which showed as neither woman came to play in the clash that was ultimately crowned battle of the night.
Ms. Hustle laid out her credentials as the first female battler on SMACK early on in the first round. She said she wasn’t worried about Couture’s infamous personal angles before joking about her former relationship with battle rapper and Wild ‘N Out star, Charlie Clips. She won the crowd immediately with her electrifying stage presence and delivery.
Her energetic performance and aggressive punches, which she barked out in rapid succession, kept the crowd entertained for the first two rounds. Hustle then switched it up in the third, which she said would be “the pettiest” ever. She brought turned the tables on her opponent’s detective-style approach and tendency to use props brining out an actor, followed by one of Couture’s former opponents, who also had a few lines for her.
In contrast to Ms. Hustle’s captivating star-power, Couture engaged the audience with unwavering poise and composure, fighting back each round. She won them back early with her opener, dismissing the “First Lady of URL” claiming Hustle’s always in drama and her stock’s dropped. The crowd listened as she set up the angles she’s known for, coming for Hustle, who she says ditched rapper Cassanova when he got locked up.
She accused Hustle of being a Remy Ma groupie in the third round and broke down the differences between Ms, Hustle, the rapper, and Ebony, the woman. Hot.97 viewers were big fans of Couture voting her performer of the night and awarding her the win with 68% of the vote.
Watch The Chrome 23 Stream
Remy ended the night thanking all the ladies who showed out for her first Chrome 23 event and promised the league is here to stay.
Prosecutors claim they have an airtight case as they prepare to try two men for the murder of Run-DMC group member Jam Master Jay.
Two men have been charged with murder for killing Jam. Master Jay, who was gunned down inside of his Queens, New York recording studio in October of 2002.
One of Jay’s long-time associates, Ronald “Tinard” Washington, and Karl “Lil D” Jordan, are accused of ambushing Jay in the studio.
Prosecutors claim Jam Master Jay was executed after cutting Washington out of a drug deal.
Jam Master Jay, born Jason Mizell, allegedly bought 10 kilos of cocaine from a supplier in the Midwest to distribute the drugs in Maryland.
Prosecutors believe Washington was buzzed into the studio and provided cover for Jordan, who is accused of being the trigger man who shot and killed Jay.
Jordan was 18-years-old at the time of the slaying.
Jordan was also accused of dealing kilo-level amounts of cocaine. And in some of those transactions, he sold cocaine base to undercover agents, who recorded the sales.
Jordan said he had put together a $1 million bail package, which included property from various family members and $20,000 his friends raised for him.
Jordan says two people will testify on his behalf. He maintains that he was at his pregnant ex-girlfriend’s house at the time of the murder.
The ex-girlfriend and a former corrections officer will take the stand in support of his alibi when the trial kicks off.
Jordan’s alibi will be tested – thanks to unnamed “conspirators” – who will testify against Jordan during the upcoming trial.
Karl Jordan Jr. allegedly caught in a drug deal
“The evidence adduced at trial will be substantial, including eyewitness and co-conspirator testimony establishing Jordan’s relationship with Washington, his involvement in the underlying narcotics conspiracy, and his role as Mizell’s shooter,” United States Attorney Breon Peace wrote in opposition to Jordan’s request to be granted bond.
“While Jordan claims that there is little evidence linking him to Mizell’s murder, he ignores the fact that a grand jury has heard evidence – twice – and voted an indictment charging him with these crimes,” Breon Peace added.
Last week, AllHipHop broke the news that Jordan asked a judge to release him to house arrest until his trial.
In their rebuttal to his motion, prosecutors also claimed Jordan was just too risky to release.
First, they pointed to his drug-dealing escapades and noted his proclivity to carry guns while selling drugs. They also pointed out several violent incidents involving Jordan, even though he has no adult criminal convictions.
In one incident, Jordan was accused of firing a shot off in the air. The cops recovered one spent shell casing and 83 live rounds from the scene. Although he was initially charged with a felony, the only eyewitness refused to cooperate. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct charge.
In 2003, Jordan shot an individual in the leg on Hollis Avenue, but the charges against him were dropped because, once again, the victim refused to cooperate. The victim was Jam Master Jay’s nephew, Boe Skagz.
On November 1st, 2004, Karl Jordan Jr. was involved in a shootout on Farmers Boulevard. During the gun battle, bullets struck houses, cars, and even a church.
The charges, in that case, were eventually dismissed.
Prosecutors also accused Jordan of intimidating at least four of the witnesses in the Jam Master Jay case. They also claim Jordan communicated with people illegally from inside prison after being caught with a contraband cell phone.
Prosecutors are asking the judge to keep Karl Jordan Jr. locked up until the trial.
Kim Kardashian keeps a bag of old hair stored amongst her most treasured possessions.
In a new video for Vogue, the reality TV star offered a tour of her minimalist mansion and gave fans a glimpse at some of her art and “favorite things.”
To begin, Kim pulled out a bag of her hair that her late father, Robert Kardashian, had cut and packed away with a letter almost 34 years ago.
Admitting it was “a little creepy,” she proceeded to read the letter her dad penned when he worked at a talent agency.
“My dad used to work at MCA, so it’s on his letterhead, and it says, ‘Kimberly, I cut your hair on April 11th, 1988.’ And there’s my hair,” she explained. The famed lawyer passed away in 2003.
Kim went on to list her unique objects, such as the personalized scrapbooks she has made for her four children and her fleet of matching luxury vehicles.
And as for the chic interior design of her home, the 41-year-old noted that she wanted a neutral palette with a relaxing vibe.
“I find there is so much chaos out in the world; when I come home, I want it to be just really quiet, and I want everything to feel calming… shockingly, four kids hasn’t messed up my cream house,” she smiled.
Star power is something you either have or you don’t. The ability to light up every room you enter, transforming its occupants into a receptive audience, captivating them with every word and gesture.
Shotty Horroh is that star, nay superstar as he proved yet again in Manchester on Saturday evening (Feb. 26). The legendary U.K. battler and recording artist made his return to the scene following a three-year break and lit up the stage like he was born to do it.
Manchester’s Premier Battles would put forward their squad to face a team from London’s No Loose Chat. Fans picked their sides and battlers from both leagues went back and forth online for months ahead of the event. Diss tracks were made with everyone throwing shots at the opposing team and anticipation was high going into Sunday’s card.
The card began with a one round battle from Quill, representing team PB and MOAK one of NLC’s new gunners. The pair had a tough task, having to warm up the crowd with only one round to engage the audience. MOAK kicked off the clash looking comfortable on the stage, breaking down his opponent’s style and exposing some behind the scenes antics.
Quill came to the battle with a shovel in hand ready to dig a plot for MOAK in Shotty Horroh’s infamous graveyard. He gave a room shaking performance using current events references to clown his opponent and surprised the audience with a highly imaginative twist at the end.
Next, No Loose Chat’s first champion, Tek made his Premier battles debut against the more experienced Northerner, Darpa. Big Tekky quickly engaged the crowd with his relatable punches and slow-paced delivery. He looked comfortable on his first time battling in Manchester and showed he’s getting more comfortable with the big stage setting.
Darpa’s contrasting style made for a great clash with his energetic fast paced delivery. However, he dropped the ball stumbling through parts of his material giving Tek the upper hand and the win on his impressive debut.
Fellow Premier Battles league owner Bison Briggz was up next against an opponent fans have requested for years. After waking up at 3 a.m. to find a new venue because the place he booked flooded during the night, Briggzy could be forgiven if his performance was a little off. However, he showed no sign of tiredness, barking out the gate with three rounds of aggressive put downs that would have damaged the most prepared Joker Starr.
However, this was not the best verion of the U.K. veteran who lacked the motivation to put up a fight. Briggzy may have just hastened Joker Starr’s retirement plans.
Finally, came the moment everyone was waiting for. The crowd roared and chanted his name as Shotty Horroh emerged from back stage and made his way to the crowd. Both battlers are known for their introductory slogans to open their bars. The crowd answered Tali’s call and response of “I’ don’t wanna hear…No Loose Chat,” while the building roared as Shotty Horroh reminded them “what the talk is about.”
The two vets went from round to round, trading angles and insults while they battled for their fans and their respective leagues. Tali made an impressive debut winning over the crowd and scoring big reactions in the room. Nonetheless, the star power of Shotty Horroh held strong as he captivated the crowd from his opener. An aggressive series of multisyllabic rhymes that he barked in Tali’s face. Tali fought back each round bringing regression and energy to engage an audience who were largely enchanted by the legend of Shotty Horroh.
In turn the Manchester spitter demonstrated why he is the most accomplished U.K. battler by a country mile, delivering three powerful rounds of expertly crafted material. Furthermore, he called out several battlers and named potential opponents including No Loose Chat’s Tek suggesting Shotty’s staying outside this year. He also had some words for Shuffle T, teasing a match up that many U.K. heads have been eager to see for years.
The Rebuild
The energy in the building epitomised the spirit of The Rebuild with fans from up and down the country cheering alongside each other creating an unmatchable vibe on the day. Premier Battle and No Loose Chat pulled out all the stops to stage an event to drive the culture forward.
Pioneers come in many shapes and forms. Daniel Hale Williams was a pioneer in surgery and is best known for performing one of the world’s first successful open-heart surgeries in 1893.
Born on January 18, 1856, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Williams lived with family friends in Baltimore, Maryland, after his father’s death.
Between 1866 to 1878, he was a shoemaker’s apprentice and barber until deciding to pursue his education.
In 1880 Hale enrolled in the Chicago Medical College after developing an interest in medicine, working in the office of a Wisconsin surgeon, receiving a degree three years later.
Notably, his education was funded by Mary Jane Richardson Jones, a leader of Chicago’s black community. After graduation, he opened his own medical office in Chicago, Illinois, where his patients were white and black.
Black doctors were not allowed to work in private hospitals, which led him to found the Provident Hospital in 1891, which provided a training residency for doctors and training school for nurses in Chicago.
Although Provident was established for the benefit of African-American residents, it is noted that it was one of the first hospitals where staff and patients were integrated from the beginning.
In 1893, Daniel Hale Williams became the first African American on record to perform pericardium successfully (open heart) surgery to repair a knife wound on a young black man, James Cornish, who had received severe stab wounds in his chest and performing this surgery without penicillin or blood transfusion.
With limited surgical equipment and medicine, the operation was successful, and without Cornish dying from infection, he recovered within 51 days and went on to live a long life.
In 1893, Daniel Hale Williams was appointed surgeon-in-chief of Freedman’s Hospital in Washington, D.C., a post he held until 1898. During this time, he strived to set high standards for doctors from all over the world.
Many traveled from all over the planet to witness his operations. He also made massive changes to the hospital, starting a training school for black nurses, employing multiracial staff members, and providing staff opportunities for many black physicians.
Williams worked with other hospitals during the early 20th century, including Cook County Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago, until his retirement after a stroke in 1926.
He lived out his retirement years in Idlewild, Michigan, an all-black resort community, until his death on August 4, 1931, in relative obscurity at the age of 75.
Recognized for many honors in his life, including becoming the first black member of the exclusive American College of Surgeons in 1913, it is the achievement of performing the first open-heart surgery where Daniel Hale Williams’s legacy lies.
Police are hunting for a suspect who shot and killed rapper Snootie Wild in Houston.
The Memphis rapper was shot in the torso and the neck around 2:00 a.m. on Friday (February 25th). According to HPD, the rapper was found mortally wounded on the side of a road in a ditch.
The police released some of the details in the shooting courtesy of a witness they interviewed as the investigation unfolds.
An unidentified woman at the scene said she was attempting to remove her car from a ditch with the help of bystanders. The woman contended Snootie Wild pulled up and pointed a gun at her for unknown reasons.
A few moments later, the woman claimed she heard gunshots ring out. As of press time, it is unclear why Snootie Wild would have pointed a gun at the woman unprovoked.
So far, police have no suspects concerning the rapper’s murder.
Snootie Wild was an artist on Yo Gotti’s CMG imprint. He is best known for his 2014 Gold-selling single, “Yayo,” featuring CMG boss Yo Gotti.
The life of a musician although one quite demanding is one that Edward Cerda, an artist based out of the San Francisco Bay area has truly made his own. As someone who believes in being the best at everything he does, learn how Edward Cerda climbed the ladder to success as a part of the musical industry.
Although today Edward Cerda’s biggest claim to fame is his musical career he began his journey as a professional not in the field of music, but as a social media branding and promotion expert. Many businesses and individuals require professional help to make their ventures stand out among a sea of competitors. Although it is not easy to beat so many talented people and strike out as one of the best it is safe to say that Edward Cerda truly deserves the title as one of the leaders in the social media marketing and branding industry by providing genuine services to genuine customers.
Edward Cerda has worked with a lot of brands and influencers ranging from deals worth $500 to $10,000 and has more than doubled their audience by working on their online image and social media reach. By building a reputation in the industry and connecting with powerful forces Edward Cerda has been able to find the support as well as the funding to give birth to his dreams of following his true passion and becoming a musician.
As of today, it has been quite some time since Edward Cerda made his debut in the world of melody. He has already worked on quite a few tunes and has built his own following on an international scale. However, growing familiar with the industry doesn’t make the process of creating music any less of a challenge. Like any other creative process, those who make music are at higher risk of facing burnout from constantly having to put in their best. This is why many artists have the talent but get burnt out early on and leave the musical scene.
Edward Cerda did not want this to happen to him and instead decided to take a break from making music for a couple of years. At present, he is once again active and focusing on creating instrumental pieces. Now that he has re-joined the industry Edward Cerda has already made everyone aware of his presence by releasing 5 singles in the past year.
In the future, Edward Cerda plans on releasing a full-length album by August of 2022. For all those who wish to know more about Edward Cerda and want to get inspired by him follow Edward Cerda on his social media profiles linked below:
JJ Gerow knows that music unites people, and there’s something special about fans singing along to the lyrics you’ve created. He believes that being an artist is more than a platform but a mantle of responsibility requiring stewardship. As an artist, people look up to you and live by every word you say, regardless of whether you are aware of it or not. He shares:
“There’s no better feeling than remaining true to who I am when I’m writing lyrics. I love that I can create what I want and how I want. If people resonate with my music, then that is wonderful. If they don’t, then that’s not something I can force them to do.
JJ Gerow is committed to giving his audience an experience of constant rehearsal before hitting the stage. He loves the electricity one feels at a concert when people from all walks of life have gathered for the common purpose of watching an artist perform. Everyone is connected at that moment.” and Gerow calls that a “beautiful thing.”
While tapping into several creative avenues, including music and devising a celebrated catalog of the original composition, it’s apparent that he’s accomplished much more than most artists in his lane. Although the past couple of years were unprecedented, JJ Gerow only leverages this winter season to discipline his artistry and, like a chess player, strategize his next steps––it’s evident that 2022 will be one of his most fruitful endeavors to date.
Here’s an artist who is leveraging the ‘pandemic blues’ for the benefit of others. Meet Auctavius Bennett, also known as ‘Auctavius.’ His music is perfect to accompany our grey days. It warms our hearts and comforts our souls. Auctavius has a certain magic in his music that transports the audience into an ocean of emotion. Auctavius has an excellent voice. His delivery is casual, yet he has a natural gift for timing. The lyrics in his music roll beautifully from start to finish. The subtle sonorities highlight Auctavius’s unique artistic personality with strong rap cadence
As is often the case with many of the best vocalists (and artists in general), honest music often stems from difficult moments in our lives. Nevertheless, our experiences through life can propel our artistic efforts in a vulnerable way that reflects our creative output. It’s safe to say that sincere lyricism is what will most likely turn a listener into a fan––this is exactly what rising artist Auctavius executes so well in his career.
When the world never ceases to emit bad news, it’s a positive message that can turn a hopeless situation into one of power and vision, this is exactly what Auctavius aims to do with his music. He’s already garnered the attention of his local community with reflective lyricism and positive messages laced in his songs. This is what we could all use right now, a little inspiration for the ‘pandemic blues.’
His music combines the experimental rhythm and catchy melodies that create an uplifting atmosphere, while the dynamic and cinematic delivery is relatable and has heartfelt wordplay. Fading to the raw roots of the song with the rhythm section, Auctavius comes full circle, never ceasing to amaze. Honestly, we were surprised and amazed by the vocals, melodies, and artistic cadence, delivering professional, creative, and memorable work. The artist’s musical side is enjoyable and engaging. Auctavius is genuinely original, and It’s undeniable that the world will be hearing a lot more about this artist in the years ahead.
“It is unfortunate that Ms. Elder has chosen to walk the path she has, which from a distance appears to possibly be rooted in some delusional obsession, possibly an attempt to monetize some perceived wrong, or equally possible, simply an inability to parent,” said Dr. John Palmatier, a former Michigan State police officer with over 38 years of experience investigating sexual misconduct allegations.
“Given the imagery Ms. Elder selectively posts to the Internet, I would opine that a full court-ordered psychological assessment may help explain what can only be described as questionable behavior,” Dr. Palmatier added.
Doodie Lo’s lawyer is aggressively protecting her client’s reputation.
After the latest incident, she fired off a warning to various gossip outlets, threatening them with defamation of character lawsuits.
“The same outlets who continue to post her and give her the attention she so desperately craves need to post the actual truth and no longer continue to give her any level of attention. Or they find themselves on the defendant side of a defamation lawsuit,” Ariel Mitchell snapped.
“@theshaderoom @theneighborhoodtalk and any one else who continues to post her malicious and defamatory lies and conduct… this serves as your only, public, warning. Govern yourselves accordingly,” Ariel Mitchell warned.
Rap star Big Sean has been forced to come forward to deny some salacious allegations that started circulating over the weekend.
After an uncensored picture of his private parts allegedly hit the internet, the Detroit rap star began trending on social media.
The picture was supposedly uploaded to his close friends on Instagram, comparing his manhood to the size of a Nintendo Switch. The comparison caused a sensation when it went viral.
When Remy Ma announced her plans for Chrome 23, her new all-female battle league, she said she was bringing something different to the game.
Proving true to her word, the Bronx spitter surpassed expectations on her rollout with new concepts and slick production. She has been on an extensive media run, gracing battle rap and non-battle rap media platforms to promote her new venture.
Now for her latest move, Remy dropped a new song featuring all the artists from her Queens Get The Money Card. The women will battle live on Sunday night (Feb. 27) in New York City. Hot97 will live stream the event.
Remy Ma allows the Chrome 23 ladies to take center stage on the song as they all spit a verse before the “All The Way Up” singer brings it home. QB Black Diamond, Ms. Hustle, Pristavia, O’fficial, Casey Jay Couture, 40 BARRS, and Yoshi get to the money in the video, robbing a bank vault. The glamorous crew count cash and use gold bricks as money phones posing in crowns in the glossy visuals. Watch the video below.
Remy Ma Presents Chrome 23 “Queens Get The Money Card”
Chrome 23 is Remy Ma’s new vision for female battle rap. A league where ladies are highlighted and supported through the industry with a focus on getting paid!
“I want all the women that have ever put their blood sweat and tears into this, that’s been doing this for years to get a chance to make some decent money,” Remy said when she announced the league. She added, “I’m not doing this because of me, I’m not trying to be cocky or nothing. I’m rich, I really am.”
Remy Ma intends to use her experience in the industry to spotlight the female battle rap scene like never before.
“There is so much talent and so many people who can pen, if I can give them space or platform, I will,” she said. “The Queens Get the Money is a rap battle experience, the first of its kind, for female MCs to show their talent.”
With less than 24 hours before Remy Ma’s debut battle rap event goes down in New York City, 40 BARRS dropped a bombshell that sent instant shock waves through the battle rap community on Saturday night (Feb. 26).
Remy has been making the media round all week to promote Queens Get The Money, the first show from her new battle rap league Chrome 23. One of the rappers battling on that card decided to drop a devastating last-minute surprise.
Boston lyricist 40 BARRS went on a calculated attack, dredging up the past where QB Black Diamond falsely accused a man of rape in 2009. “WELL WELL WELL look wtf we got HERE!,” wrote 40.
Another post quoted the detective in the case who determined “there were major flaws or discrepancies” after investigating Jaquasha Pitt’s story.
The article continues, “police said Pitt admitted that she lied about what happened and said there had been no attempted assault. Pitt told police she fabricated evidence for personal reasons.”
Then, 40 BARRS dropped a six-and-a-half-minute video intent on proving QB is the same woman named in the article. She used Google and Facebook searches to track down various alleged members of QB’s family to confirm Jaquasha Pitt is QB Black Diamond.
“Jaquasha Pitt, better known as QB Blackdiamond was convicted for FALSELY accusing a man of R@P3 ‼️,” she said in another post.
Battle rap Twitter was in a frenzy with fans and media outlets weighing in on the revelations.
40 BARRS is widely regarded as the most skilled pen in female battle rap. QB Black Diamond is known for extreme disrespect in the ring and has yet to respond. Sources with AllHipHop revealed that QB will definitely address the situation in the battle.
The two have had a longstanding beef going back years and got really heated in their faceoff.
Queens Get The Money airs live Sunday, February 27 at 3 p.m EST here.
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Lil Wayne is getting sued by a bouncer from a Hollywood nightclub for an incident that happened in 2016. A judge is working with the plaintiff to make sure his lawyers get all the information they need for the pending case after the artist was uncooperative in a previous attempt.
According to My News LA, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jon R. Takasugi will allow the plaintiff Andrew Nunemacher’s lawyers to depose the “Lollipop” rapper for an additional allotment of two hours before legal proceedings start after lawyers noted in court papers that Weezy’s behavior in their November deposition was “beyond extreme.”
The filing says that during the first deposition effort, Lil Wayne “took pride in his refusals to answer fundamental questions while his attorneys sat back and made inappropriate and frivolous objections, encouraging a display that mocks the civil process.”
The New Orleans native left the virtual deposition after only a couple of hours. According to the court papers, he “abruptly exited the Zoom for the second time and did not return.”
Weezy’s defense counsel said that the artist is open to sitting for half-hour to finish up any outstanding discourse and submitted to the judge portions of that artist’s testimony that showed he got upset and left after being asked the same questions over and over again.
After reviewing excerpts of the deposition, the judge ruled that Wayne was “clearly argumentative and abusive.”
Judge Takasugi said, “After review, the court concludes that while Carter’s behavior was undeniably hostile and abusive at times, Carter also provided substantive responses to plaintiff’s counsel’s repetitive questions.”
“In light of the answers that have already been provided, the court concludes that only a two-hour deposition to close out any topics is warranted.”
He believes he was assaulted and battered. As a result of the altercation, he received intentional infliction of emotional distress
At the time, Wayne and his entourage were trying to get and got upset. Wayne then punched the bouncer and knocked him to the ground. After violating the security officer, he threw a cup of alcohol in his face and called him a “white boy.”
The chart-topper’s attorneys believe that video from the club shows that is not what happened. They also contend that the man has not suffered from the mental and emotional damages that he is suing the artist for. They also dispute the man’s claims that he cannot work because of his multiple invasive surgeries he sustained from the altercation.
Kia Shine has revealed Snootie Wild has died from gunshot wounds he sustained in Houston.
Fellow Memphis rapper Kia Shine shared information about the situation via Instagram on Friday (February 25). Earlier in the day, a friend of Snootie Wild revealed he got shot in the neck in a Facebook post.
“I’m praying for my #Memphis kinfolk @snootiewild,” Kia Shine wrote. “He was shot in houston in the neck and torso and is in critical condition. #snootiewild #KiaShine.”
A representative for Snootie Wild, whose real name is LePreston Porter, spoke out on his behalf via Facebook. The rep asserted the gold-selling artist wasn’t dead but noted he was fighting for his life.
“Snootie is not DEAD!” his rep announced. “But he is fighting for his life. Out of respect for the family, please refrain from sharing anything that is not communicated through his official accounts. Thank you.”
The Facebook message was also posted on the rapper’s Instagram account. His rep didn’t mention anything about the shooting.
Unfortunately, Snootie died today after a valiant fight.
Snootie Wild, who came home from prison last year, is best known for his hit single “Yayo” featuring Yo Gotti.
The song was originally released as a solo track and caught the attention of Gotti, who signed the Memphis native to CMG as part of a joint deal with Epic Records.
Rapper Kanye West is pulling out all the stunts to try and save his marriage to Kim Kardashian-West, including putting into question whether or not he is the author of his very combustive social media posts.
The artist has filed legal documents to ask that his posts on Instagram and Twitter not be admissible in next week’s hearing, one set for a judge to render Kardashian’s relationship status as single again.
He and his team are arguing that using the posts would be acknowledging hearsay … double hearsay, TMZ reports. They are basically saying, “How do you know he really wrote them, Kim?”
“Kim claims she read something online allegedly by Kanye and characterizes the posts in her declaration as misinformation. Kim needed to offer the social media posts into evidence, and show that the posts were written by Kanye,” Yeezy’s legal team asserts.
At the same time, the filing does not state that the “DONDA” rapper didn’t write the posts in question.
In addition to Kanye’s team questioning the social media stuff, he is also questioning the prenup agreements.
Kanye believes that neither of their prenups are valid citing a law that in California agreements signed after 2001 can only be validated in trial or if both sides agree to them. He said he never agreed to it and until the two have a trial for it, it will not be honored … thus further delaying the divorce.
