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SSGKobe: The 18-Year-Old Recording Artist Here To Defy Genre Boundaries

By: Shirley JuCategory: Breeding Ground

It’s crazy to think SSGKobe is only 18 years old, and he’s well on his way to superstardom.

Hailing from Louisiana, the rising star arrives on the scene with his own unique sound, swag, and style, redefining what it means to be versatile.

With the ability to transcend genres, from hip-hop to R&B to even pop, SSGKobe went from killing it on the basketball court to killing it in the studio, inspired by the greats such Juice WRLD, XXXTentacion, and Billie Eilish.

SSGKobe’s name pays homage to his favorite basketball player Kobe Bryant, while the SSG stands for Super Saiyan God from Dragon Ball Z. After recording his very first song on his mothers iPhone 6, transferring it to FL Studio and lacing it with autotune, the rest was history.

Kobe describes himself as “a smart, talented, creative artist all around. I want to do everything: all genres. Hip-hop, pop, just different things.”

It was in 2018 when he released his first song on SoundCloud, quickly garnering a fanbase that is on the brink of breaking through from underground to mainstream. In fact, Lil Tecca even posted his song “Lil Kobe,” which was originally his name, to his Instagram story — later collaborating on the song “All Day.”

Fast forward to 2022, Kobe unleashes his newest single and visual called “Don’t Miss,” following his previous bangers “MIA” (directed by Cole Bennett), “F## EM” with Lil Yachty, “ESCAPE YOUR LOVE”, and “4AM FREESTYLE.”

AllHipHop: How was it growing up in Louisiana?

SSGKobe: I lived in a small area called Centerville, it’s a very small town. Growing up there, everyone knows what your business is. Because it’s really small, our population is 400 to 500 so things can around rather quickly..

AllHipHop: Are they like, “oh s###, SSGKobe is blowing up!”

SSGKobe: I mean, I think they’re hella excited, my friends and stuff.

AllHipHop: Who were you listening to that made you want to do music?

SSGKobe: Chief Keef with his words got me to start rapping, definitely Chief Keef.

AllHipHop: How was It when Lil Tecca posted you on his story?

SSGKobe: Man I was freaking out. I was in a car ride going to AAU basketball practice. I was following him, I looked at my phone and saw he posted my song “Lil Kobe” from Youtube. When I saw he posted on his story, I was freaking out. It was so random.

AllHipHop: How many followers did you get?

SSGKobe: The thing that messed it up for me, at the time my name was Lil Kobe. That’s what it said on my Youtube, but then I switched it to SSG so everyone was looking for Lil Kobe. However it did bring a lot of traction to me.

AllHipHop: Why’d you change your name?

SSGKobe: Honestly, I like Super Saiyan. I like Dragon Ball Z, I like anime. Kobe was my favorite player so I had to have that name. I just switched It out to SSG because that was the time I started to get into anime seriously.

AllHipHop: What do you like about anime?

SSGKobe: For me, I always liked cartoons. Even the regular ones growing up, like Courage the Cowardly Dog. The Cartoon Network shows, then I found anime. I’m like, this s###’s way better.

AllHipHop: You were playing basketball. What happened with your coach?

SSGKobe: Not to get it mixed up with my second coach, coach Taylor, shout out to him. Both coaches have been with me since I couldn’t even dribble. They’ve definitely taught me the stuff I know today. I played AAU for one year, then I switched to music because I saw I could do that.

AllHipHop: Were you nice with it?

SSGKobe: Yeah, of course.

AllHipHop: You still play?

SSGKobe: I play pick up.

AllHipHop: Talk about Kaash Paige reaching out, that’s my girl!

SSGKobe: That happened because I was on SoundCloud and heard “Euphoria.” I hit her in the DM like “this is crazy.” I didn’t think she’d respond. She responded, we started having a convo. I showed her my song and she said “man, I want you on my project.” She sent me that open and I did it at home.

AllHipHop: How was that experience?

SSGKobe: That was fire. It threw me off guard because I didn’t think she’d answer honestly.

AllHipHop: How was it shooting “MIA” with Cole Bennett? That’s huge!

SSGKobe: Cole is a great guy. The whole getting it together, the themes of the different scenes, all that was fun. An unforgettable experience.

AllHipHop: Best memory from the shoot?

SSGKobe: Probably joking with Cole. We be playing, I mess with Cole.

AllHipHop: Were those real bugs? That’s terrifying!

SSGKobe: They were real bugs. [laughs] At first, I was terrified. But then I’m like, “it’s gonna come out fire.”

AllHipHop: “Don’t Miss” out now! What’re you most excited for?

SSGKobe: A crazy video. It’s based around magic with wands. It’s a lit, turnt record. I usually don’t drop many of those. I know my fans and supporters will be excited because they don’t really get too much lit, turnt music from me. It’s a big moment for me, I like it.

AllHipHop: What is it you want fans to get from your story?

SSGKobe: That it’s okay to be authentic. Even though you see other people like “damn I want to be like them,” just know the world hasn’t seen you yet. They might love the same things you see in another person, that you think is cool but being authentic and relatable is important. Because we really are all the same.

AllHipHop: You started making music around 2016. How does It feel to be signed so young?

SSGKobe: I didn’t know I’d sign before I was 18. I didn’t think my career would do what it did. It’s a fun experience that teaches you different things, learning the business side of music. It’s a learning experience.

AllHipHop: What made you go with Columbia Records?

SSGKobe: I felt out of all the labels I did visit, I felt more comfortable with Columbia. They’re running the charts. They have some of my favorite artists under their label as well.

AllHipHop: How’d you link with Lil Yachty on “F## EM”?

SSGKobe: We got the song, we were working on the song. I recorded my verse at home, then I sent it to my engineer who mixed it and went crazy. We put it out for Rolling Loud New York. We were trying to set up a video, but our schedules weren’t really matching. We were both going to be in New York for Rolling Loud so as soon as I landed, we shot the video. We did it in 3 or 4 takes. They edited it and it came out great. It’s lit.

AllHipHop: I feel like a lot of blessings are coming your way, are you spiritual at all?

SSGKobe: I feel like I definitely have a long way to go. I’m definitely a beginner.

AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio?

SSGKobe: Water, snacks and a TV that has Netflix. Just have it on, anything. Movies, series, anything.

AllHipHop: What inspires you the most when you record?

SSGKobe: Me thinking about where I started, to the point where I am now. Just to keep going.

AllHipHop: What’s your top animes of all-time?

SSGKobe: Attack on Titan, Death Note, The Promised Neverland, and Leech. That’s my little list.

AllHipHop: Best encounter you had with a fan?

SSGKobe: I went to a show in Orlando for Autumn’s tour. One of the fans there, they really didn’t know I was going with them. When I came on stage, everybody started going crazy. At the end, we had all gone outside. A fan, she started crying and she was shaking. So I took a picture with her, and I signed her phone case.

AllHipHop: Being only 18, what do you like to do for fun?

SSGKobe: I like to be with my friends, recording, and playing basketball.

AllHipHop: Anybody want to collaborate with?

SSGKobe: There’s a few actually. I want to work with Olivia Rodrigo, The Kid LAROI, Don Toliver, and Playboi Carti.

AllHipHop: Can we expect a project?

SSGKobe: Of course. I got my first project coming out this year. I’m still debating on the name. I was gonna go with Euphoria and spell it U4EYA. I feel like Euphoria is a unique word, just put a twist on it.

AllHipHop: What do your tattoos mean?

SSGKobe: [pulls out forearm] I got this one, it’s a Nirvana angel. I got this one because of Kurt Cobain. This one, honestly I don’t even remember. It’s a moth. I also have a black cat with orange. My whole aesthetic is black cats, so I just had to stamp it. But I’m done with tats.

AllHipHop: Why?

SSGKobe: I’m not too sure, I think at least for now I’m done. I like tats, I like getting them too. I only got them on my arm, I don’t think those hurt too bad.

AllHipHop: Goals yourself as an artist at this point of your career?

SSGKobe: New year, I want to stay focused. I want to get on the Billboards, at least Top 10 this year. Hopefully work with one of the artists I had named. I want to have a successful project.

AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let us know?

SSGKobe: I do have a couple features on the project. All the new music is a whole new me. Before you listen and dive into it, think of it as me growing up. It’s definitely a big leap. You can tell in lyrics and beats, flows, cadences, all that stuff.

AllHipHop: Are we going to get pop records from you?

SSGKobe: Yeah definitely. I have one on my project I’m working on now. It’s all versatile. That’s what I’m saying, that’s going Platinum.

Apple Music Names Shenseea As An “Up Next” Artist

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Jamaican recording artist Shenseea made headlines in America for her 2022 single “Lick” featuring Megan Thee Stallion. Apple Music has now selected Shenseea for the “Up Next” program.

The up-and-comer broke out with 2016’s “Loodi” featuring fellow Dancehall performer Vybz Kartel. Three years later, Shenseea signed a record deal with Interscope. “Blessed” featuring Tyga arrived in 2019 as well.

“I’m so excited to be chosen as an Apple Music Up Next artist,” stated Shenseea. “Apple Music has always been such a great supporter ever since the release of my U.S. single ‘Blessed’ and especially now that I am about to release my debut album, ALPHA.”

Shenseea appeared in an Up Next short film for Apple Music. The visual presentation includes the 25-year-old singer discussing her upbringing in Jamaica and her complicated relationship with her mother.

In addition, Shenseea will perform on the March 3 episode of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! late-night talk show. Apple Music 1 host Nadeska also conducted an interview with the Mandeville-born, Kingston-raised soloist.

“Shenseea’s drive and versatility can’t be understated,” said Nadeska. “Her artful blend of Dancehall, Pop, and R&B is undeniable and I can’t wait to listen to her debut album.”

Previously, Apple Music chose Megan Thee Stallion, H.E.R., Summer Walker, Don Toliver, and Givēon as “Up Next” artists. The purpose of the streaming platform’s initiative is to identify, showcase, and elevate rising stars in the music industry.

Questlove Talks The Roots Creating The Band’s First Album Since 2014

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Supporters of the legendary Roots crew can expect a new studio LP. The upcoming album will be the Hip Hop band’s first body of work since 2014’s …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson spoke to Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, and the veteran drummer confirmed The Roots are headed back to the studio. While members of the group are involved in other outside projects, listeners can expect more music to drop in the coming months.

“It’s been nine years and Black Thought, right now, is doing genius levels of… he just basically wrote one of the greatest plays… it’s mind-blowing,” stated Questlove. The 51-year-old Philadelphian added, “It opens in two weeks on Broadway. Once I finish this go-round, he finishes his play. We’re pretty much 80% done.”

Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter’s Black No More musical is an adaptation of George S. Schuyler’s novel Black No More: Being an Account of the Strange and Wonderful Workings of Science in the Land of the Free, AD 1933-1940. Black Thought also created the score for Black No More.

Questlove’s Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) recently earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature. Former United States President Barack Obama even named Summer of Soul as one of his favorite films in 2021.

While Black Thought is trying his hand at theater and Questlove entered the film world, both artists are still committed to making more songs with The Roots. According to Questlove, the Grammy-winning collective is on a magical run.

“I don’t want to get people’s hope up and be like, ‘Hey, return to form.’ But… I know that there’s a sect of Roots fans that have a sentimental place in their heart for the first six albums,” Questlove told Zane Lowe. “A lot of our music just dictates what the times were. We were in really depressing times kind of in the last five years or so. But I will say that this is probably the first time where I had fun. You can tell.”

He continued, “I have fun making this movie and this wasn’t a thing where it’s like, ‘I want to make an Oscar caliber film.’ When you start thinking on that level, then it shows, and there are three ways to make a record. There’s heart, there’s brain, and then there’s ego. So, when you create more from your heart, that’s where the magic starts. And so that’s where we’re coming from.”

Additionally, The Roots announced Roots Picnic 2022 taking place at The Mann at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on June 4 and 5. The festival’s lineup features Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker, Wizkid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan, G Herbo, Tierra Whack, Rick Ross, Benny The Butcher, and more acts.

Jack Harlow: No One In My Generation Can F*ck With Me

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Jack Harlow found commerical success with his single “Whats Poppin” featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne. The 23-year-old Generation Now rapper then hit #1 on the Hot 100 chart as a guest feature on Lil Nas X’s “Industry Baby.”

Apparently, Jack Harlow believes he is already a top-tier rap star. The creator of the forthcoming “Nail Tech” single took to Twitter to make a bold declaration about his status in the Hip Hop game.

“No one in my generation can f### with me. You will see tomorrow,” tweeted Harlow on Wednesday afternoon. Over 5,000 users retweeted Harlow’s post. More than 70,000 people pressed the like button.

“Nail Tech” will arrive on DSPs this Friday, February 18. This will be Harlow’s first new music release since last August when he teamed up with Pooh Shiesty for their “SUVs” song. A one-minute teaser for “Nail Tech” landed on YouTube earlier this month.

Jack Harlow earned a Platinum plaque for his debut studio album Thats What They All Say. The project peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart and #2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

“Whats Poppin” reached 6x-Platinum certification in November 2021. “Industry Baby” is already 3x-Platinum. That Jack Harlow/Lil Nas X collaboration is up for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

Dizzee Rascal Drops New Song, “Grime Ain’t Dead” & Lethal Bizzle Warns “Don’t Diss Grime”

By: London JennnCategory: News

Two legends of the U.K’s grime scene have come out to defend the genre in the ongoing debate as to whether or not grime is dead.  

One of the most commercially successful artists of the genre, Dizzee Rascal linked up with producer Silencer to remind folks, “Grime Ain’t Dead.” The East London native makes his feelings clear: “Grime ain’t dead, I’m still breathing,” he raps on the hook. 

Silencer – Grime Ain’t Dead Feat. Dizzee Rascal

Furthermore, the artist who changed the game at age 18 with his debut album Boy in da Corner, says there’s a lot more music coming.  

“Grime ain’t Dead OUT NOW on all major platforms. 😡” he wrote on Twitter. “Me and @teddymusicuk have been cooking up and this is the first of many..” 

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Lethal Bizzle, a fellow pioneer also defended his craft and had a message for up-and-coming artists. He took to Twitter to remind them to pay homage to the genre that paved the way for them in the industry. 

“I don’t know who needs to hear this but, if you’re a new signed artist please don’t diss Grime. U may be too young to understand its significance but the person that signed you, Grime helped them get the job, by doing this u will lose the culture then you’ll be on the stop clock.” 

Lethal Bizzle has taken some time out from music and is making moves in the Ghanaian property industry. Last year, he pleased his longtime fans when he finally made his first two albums available on streaming platforms.  

Fans can now enjoy Against All Odds and Back To Bizznizz, released in 2005 and 2007, respectively, on all DSPs. When Lethal Bizzle made the announcement, he also had a warning for other artists. “Thank you for the love on my nostalgic albums. Artist pls make sure u own your masters at some point in your life.” 

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Watch Dizzee Rascal and Lethal Bizzle in the classic first-ever “Grime Takeover” on #SixtyMinutesLive for MistaJam’s BBC Radio 1Xtra show. 

#SixtyMinutesLive – Dizzee Rascal, BBK, Lethal Bizzle, Tempa T, Fekky, Footsie & General Levy

Kanye West Follows Pete Davidson On Instagram

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Pete Davidson is back on Instagram. A verified account for the Saturday Night Live performer showed up on the social media platform this week, and Kanye West is already one of Davidson’s 600,000 followers.

Ye spent weeks trolling Pete Davidson on his own Instagram page. Apparently, the G.O.O.D. Music record label founder takes issue with Davidson dating his estranged wife Kim Kardashian.

After the official @pmd account went live, Kanye West posted a screenshot showing he is currently following the stand-up comedian. The caption simply read, “FOLLOWED.” However, West later deleted that post.

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Kanye West’s recent behavior involving Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian has garnered a lot of negative reactions. For example, The Breakfast Club host Charlamagne Tha God recently referred to Ye’s antics as “lame activity.”

In addition, Kanye West had a public fallout with his Kids See Ghosts collaborator Kid Cudi over Pete Davidson. Cudi shared a troubling message following the online back-and-forth with Ye. The “Day ‘n’ Nite” hitmaker prayed for his own sanity.

Kid Cudi seems to be in a better headspace now. He tweeted, “I want us to focus on the light in my life. I want us to all smile. My new jam WANT IT BAD [with] Nigo was planned to come out tomorrow at midnight. Music video Saturday. We shot it in Paris it was a lot of fun [with] good people. I hope that brings joy to ur souls ☺️ [let’s] all smile.”

Columbus Short Charged In Domestic Violence Case

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Scandal actor Columbus Short is facing two misdemeanor counts. According to reports, Los Angeles City Attorney Michael N. Feuer charged Short with domestic violence and another for child endangerment.

Earlier this month, Columbus Short acknowledged a physical altercation took place with his wife, Aida Abramyan, at their San Fernando Valley home. This was after Short was involved in a domestic violence incident in 2018 as well.

“Let me tell you what really happened. I asked my wife to leave the home due to my frustration, and I grabbed her phone which I shouldn’t have did, and I scratched her hand,” said Columbus Short two weeks ago.

Short also stated, “Post-OJ, if police came here, detectives were here… just ridiculous. We had to make a decision. They didn’t want to take me. They didn’t want to take her. But they had to make a decision. Based on that scratch, I went to jail.”

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Aida Abramyan and Columbus Short have two children together. Authorities claim Short caused “physical pain and mental suffering” to his son Denzel. The 39-year-old entertainer was released on $50,000 bail following his arrest on February 3.

Three days later, Short tweeted, “Marriages are challenging but getting through it is the blessing! I AM not [an] abusive man nor am I on drugs but drinking alcohol makes my words unholy sometimes. My wife and I are working on our marriage. The real work w/ @callmemrsshort #MyApologies.”

That February 6 tweet included a link to Columbus Short’s Instagram video message. However, the Stomp the Yard star’s IG post has since been deleted.

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Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg’s “Still D.R.E.” Hits One Billion Views After Super Bowl Halftime Show

By: London JennnCategory: News

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg continue to collect wins following their performance at the epic Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday (Feb. 13). 

The West Coast legends were joined by fellow headliners Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, and Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl LVI mid-game concert. 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak also took to the stage as special guests. 

The show was praised highly for its nostalgic feel and its celebration of Hip-Hop. Moreover, fans of the performers continued to stream their music, and reports suggest Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have scored their first-ever billion-viewed YouTube video.  

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Join The Billion Views Club

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg closed the show with their classic 2001 collab “Still D.R.E.” Now, the music video has officially hit one billion views on YouTube. According to Billboard, this is both artists’ first entry into YouTube’s one billion club. The video hit the milestone number just a few days after the Halftime Show. Watch the video below. 

Furthermore, songs from Sunday’s performers continue to dominate the charts. Earlier this week AllHipHop reported Dr. Dre was sitting atop the iTunes chart with “The Next Episode,” featuring Snoop Dogg. The duo also nabbed the number two spot with “Still D.R.E.” 

Eminem, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige also appeared in the Top 10 alongside Dr. Dre and Snoop. At the time of writing the stars of Super Bowl LVI mid-game performance occupy 7 of the Top 10 spots. 

Meanwhile, Dr. Dre revealed that he and Mary J. Blige went straight back to his home studio following their show on Sunday. “We went downstairs to the studio and she was playing me samples and we were just vibing out,” Dre said. He also admitted, “we’re talking about working together on her next project.” However, he was premature in making the announcement and apologized to Mary for leaking the news!  

Roddy Ricch Previews New Music After Claiming He’s Top 3 In L.A. Hip-Hop

By: London JennnCategory: News

Roddy Ricch has been on the receiving end of some harsh online criticism. He fled social media earlier this month after a snippet of a song he released was widely clowned by listeners. Roddy also faced accusations that he fell off after his sophomore album failed to achieve the sales of his debut. 

However, Roddy Ricch is unbothered and is back teasing more new music. The Grammy Winner hopped on Instagram Live to share a new song with his fans.  

DJ Akademiks reposted the clip, which garnered a mixed reaction in the comments section. One response reads “This basic af” while another declares: “It’s actually fires asf !!” However, one comment suggested, “It’s not even bad, ppl just hating cause they know it gets to him.” Another user said Roddy Ricch used the backlash as fuel, “They bullied this n#### back in his bag 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥” 

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Roddy Ricch scored an early success with his debut album, “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The project raked in 101,000 album-equivalent units in its first week while his follow-up “LIVE LIFE FAST,” moved 62,000 and debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. 

Roddy Ricch Says He’s Top 3 In L.A.

However, Roddy Ricch is unfazed by the critique and considers himself one of only three artists putting on for Hip-Hop to come out of L.A.  

“There’s so much s### going on in L.A.,” Roddy Ricch told DJ Akademiks in a recent interview. “That s### will f### you up. It’s only three n##### left in L.A. that I can say that’s really putting on for this muthafucker and that’s Kendrick, YG and me,” Roddy told Akademiks. “When you really sit down and understand that the type of baggage we got as n##### from the spot, you gotta understand what we going through as a unit n####.”  

Roddy Ricch added, “I ain’t going to say we down, but we gotta put this s### together, figure out a plan to really set this s### up cause we really the west. We been doing this s### for too long to really just stop and have soldiers falling. It’s n##### just flopping and falling. We gotta step up as the n##### cause it’s only three of us left.” 

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Charlamagne Tha God On Kanye West: “We Gotta Stop D-Riding Dysfunction”

By: London JennnCategory: News

Charlamagne Tha God has weighed in on Kanye West’s recent antics and is not a fan of the rapper’s “lame” behavior. Ye has been beefing online with Pete Davidson and pleading for reconciliation with his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian. 

The Breakfast Club addressed Kim’s concerns that Kanye’s threats towards her boyfriend Pete may prompt someone to harm him. Charlamagne shared his thoughts during a segment of The Rumor Report. “Kanye is the epitome of just because someone does something good for you doesn’t mean they’re good for you,” he said. 

“Like I’ve said before, in regards to the streets, he’s gon’ learn that wolves don’t make great house pets. He needs to stop playin’ like that,” he added. “And also, Kim K has been rich her whole life. She’s been rich since she was born. Right? Now, she’s wealthy. So, what do you give the woman who has everything? Normalcy.” 

Charlamagne continued: “That’s what Pete is giving her right now. Normalcy. Pizza, ice cream, and Staten Island… It’s driving him crazy that he has all that money and she’s not interested in none of that right now. Just be a good father to your kids and let the marriage go, king.” 

Charlamagne Says This Is “Lame Behavior”

“We gotta stop d-riding dysfunction, too,” added Charlamagne. “Like, literally, if this was anybody else, and not Kanye West, and he wasn’t the rich, successful person, we walk around wearing his shoes, y’all would have all types of slander for his lame activity right now. His lame behavior right now, for the way he won’t leave Kim alone right now. So, knock it off.” 

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Last month Charlamagne called out Kanye for his Pete Davidson lyric in The Game’s new single, “Easy.” 

“I thought Kanye’s bar to Pete was corny as hell, I thought it was corny,” Charlamagne told The Brilliant Idiots. I didn’t like it…what happened to Jesus? What happened to God? You weren’t even cursing on your records and now all of a sudden you wanna beat up Pete Davidson?” 

Charlamagne was referring to the line, “God saved me from that crash/Just so I can beat Pete Davidson’s ass.”  

Charlamagne added that he “didn’t respect” the lyric and said he’s “been tired” of Kanye’s antics.  

Nick Cannon Addresses Claims He Wants “Dream Girl” Mariah Carey Back

By: London JennnCategory: News

When Nick Cannon released his latest single on Valentine’s Day, it sparked rumors he was trying to get back with an old flame. 

The song, titled “Alone,” taken from his upcoming “Raw ‘N B: The Explicit Tape,” features a sample of his ex-wife Mariah Carey’s single, “Love Takes Time.” Add to that lyrics including “As much as I want you back, it’s probably better where you at,” and you have a media frenzy on your hands!  

Nick Cannon decided to use his show to clarify the meaning behind the song and address the speculation.  

“Everybody was saying this was my song to try to get Mariah back,” he said on Wednesday’s (Feb. 16) episode of The Nick Cannon Show. “That’s impossible. But honestly, the music is therapeutic for me. One of the things all my life — growing up in the church, gospel music — it helps me get through things so sometimes I get to writing and reflecting. Really the song is about reflection. 

“I Had My Dream Girl And I Messed It Up”

“Men, and we do this a lot, you realize, ‘I really messed up.’” Nick Cannon added. “I had probably the greatest situation. I had my dream girl and I messed it up. The song wasn’t really about trying to get her back, it was taking ownership of what I did as a man and owning my flaws and expressing it through song. I just out there trying to spread that Kanye West energy. Kanye trying to get Kim back though.” Listen to “Alone” below.

Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey divorced in 2018 after eight years of marriage. The singer shared a rare photo of herself and boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka, on Tuesday (Feb. 15). The couple has been together for five years, perhaps Mariah was sending out a reminder!  

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Meanwhile, during a recent interview Nick Cannon, currently expecting his eighth child, discussed whether his children were planned.  

“I’m going to take full responsibility,” Nick explained to Dr. Laura Berman on The Language of Love podcast. “Any woman that I know that I have unprotected sex with, there’s the potential to have a child.” 

He explained he had a conversation with every woman he has a child with about “how amazing” it would be for them to have a child. Nick Cannon concluded: “So, in saying that, I would say that they’re all planned.” 

Nick Cannon “Alone”

Suge Knight’s Ex-Lawyer Agrees To Plea Deal, Must Stop Practicing Law

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Matthew Fletcher, the former attorney of Suge Knight, agreed to a plea deal after being accused of trying to bribe witnesses for his client.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Fletcher pleaded no contest to one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice and one count of perjury. He’ll be placed on probation for five years and must quit practicing law.

The plea deal requires Fletcher to resign from the state bar within 90 days. If he doesn’t, he may wind up in jail.

Fletcher was facing the possibility of spending nearly four years in prison. His alleged misdeeds stem from Suge Knight’s murder case.

The former Death Row Records owner was charged with murder after crashing his car into Terry Carter and Cle “Bone” Sloan in 2015. Carter died from injuries suffered in the hit-and-run.

Suge Knight’s legal team claimed he was acting in self-defense. They allegedly sought to pay witnesses to support their version of what happened.

Prosecutors say Fletcher and fellow attorney Thaddeus Culpepper were behind the bribery scheme. The lawyers wanted witnesses to say people confronted Suge Knight with weapons on the day of the deadly car crash.

Suge Knight ended up pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter in 2018. The disgraced mogul took a plea deal to avoid a life sentence and was sentenced to 28 years behind bars.

Rudy Giuliani Blasts Eminem For Kneeling During Super Bowl Halftime Show

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, was one of the many people complaining about Eminem kneeling at Super Bowl LVI.

The Donald Trump lackey griped about Eminem kneeling on his WABC radio show in New York. Rudy Giuliani suggested Slim Shady should move to another country before going on a diatribe about Snoop Dogg.

“Let’s get right to Eminem taking a knee,” Rudy Giuliani said. “Why doesn’t he go to another country? I mean go take a knee someplace else. You know how many cops were defending him and protecting him at that game yesterday? I mean crime is way out of control in Los Angeles.”

He continued, “He thinks that all happened because everybody loves Eminem? The simple reality is the NFL has made a mockery of law enforcement, particularly with its support for the cop-killing Black Lives Matter.”

Rudy Giuliani then started rambling about Snoop Dogg being allowed to perform at the big game. He took issue with Snoop Dogg’s anti-police lyrics and insinuated the music played some role in cops getting shot.

Eminem and Snoop Dogg performed alongside Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige at Super Bowl LVI. 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak made cameo appearances during the halftime show.

Watch the performance here.

Kanye West Documentary Directors Weren’t Fazed By His Attempt To Seize Control

By: Justin IveyCategory: Uncategorized

Kanye West wanted to approve the final cut of Netflix’s jeen-yuhs documentary, but directors Coodie and Chike maintained their creative control of the film.

Coodie and Chike opened up about ‘Ye publicly demanding control of the documentary in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. Coodie admitted he was “disappointed” by Kanye West’s attempt to take over the three-part film, which premiered on Wednesday (February 16).

“I said to myself, ‘Trust God,’” Coodie told ET. “God led you up to this point. You got to continue to trust God and that was it. And I know God’s gonna work it out because this film is very important for everybody who has a dream, for everybody after us.”

Chike referenced the name of their company, Creative Control, when discussing Kanye West’s actions. Although they were open to suggestions, the directors never had any intention of giving up their rights as creators.

“Our company is called Creative Control, so that tells you a lot right then and there,” Chike said. “Input is always welcome. We’ll use that input and take the best from it as it aligns with the film and objective goal of the film we’re trying to make.”

Act 1 of jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy is available to stream now on Netflix. Act 2 is scheduled to debut on February 23.

Meet Jehkai: The Promising Young Star out of Compton

By: Shirley JuCategory: Breeding Ground

Jehkai is only 19 years and already living out his dreams on the daily.

Hailing from Compton, California, the rising star went from living in the projects to signing a major label deal, offering a new fresh perspective that has yet to be seen or heard.

With the ability to both sing and rap, Jehkai arrives on the scene with a voice that stands out amongst the rest, using music as his outlet for thoughts and feelings he can’t articulate into words.

In describing himself, Jehkai states, “I’m young, from Compton. I keep to myself, but also outspoken too in both ways.”

Being the 6th out of 8 siblings, Jehkai creates music inspired by real-life experiences and events, documenting the highs and lows from trauma and hardships to triumphs and wins. His records speak volumes to the streets and the community that raised him, which is exactly why he named his forthcoming debut mixtape Pain Preacher.

Last year, Jehkai released his song and visual for “Frostbite” feat. Bankroll Freddie.

The track arrived fresh off the heels of his previous releases “This Ain’t The Life” and breakout single “Glory To God,” the latter of which pays homage to the late great Nipsey Hussle.

AllHipHop: You say you love sports, which ones?

Jehkai: I like them all really, but I really like basketball and football the most. They’re my two. I played football, Pop Warner.

AllHipHop: Do you miss it at all?

Jehkai: Yeah, but not anymore. I didn’t want to play football though, that was never my dream dream. Music was, for sure.

AllHipHop: Do you remember when you fell in love with music?

Jehkai: I was young, I always loved music. I loved Michael Jackson, New Edition, Sam Cooke, stuff like that. As I got older, I started liking Tupac, then Drake also became my favorite rapper too. That’s when I really fell in love with music. When I got older a little bit more, that’s what I really wanted to do.

AllHipHop: When did you discover your voice? That you could rap and sing?

Jehkai: I was probably a baby. One day, I just started singing. I was singing at all the Christmas events and all the family Christmas parties. Family was going crazy, for sure. [laughs] I was young, I was 7 or 8 when I started singing.

AllHipHop: When did you start recording professionally?

Jehkai: High school, about 15. I dropped my first song at 15. It was called “Saucin,” it was b#######. [laughs] It was some Lil Pump s###, I’m telling you. Some Lil Pump type music.

AllHipHop: Obviously being from Compton, you see a lot of s###. How did you push through that?

Jehkai: Coming from where we’re coming from, you gotta really know how to maneuver and move. You move with the right people, watch yourself, keep your eyes open, then everything should be good.

AllHipHop: Did you think you would be where you are now, signed and doing what you love?

Jehkai: You think it, but you don’t really think it. You’re always going to have faith in yourself, but I didn’t think it’d actually happen like how it actually happened for real. S### changed my life. I dropped “Glory to God” and we dropped it on SayCheese. I seen the amount of views and all the labels calling me, that’s when I knew my life was about to change.

AllHipHop: What were you going through recording that one? I know that one’s dedicated to Nipsey.

Jehkai: It was a freestyle. There was so much going on at the time, so I was everywhere with the track. I didn’t originally like the track, but everybody said “Drop it now! It’s the one, drop it.” So we dropped it, the song wound up getting me signed for $2 million with Atlantic Records.

AllHipHop: What didn’t you like about it?

Jehkai: I think I’m the type of artist where every new song I make starts becoming my newer craft. Nothing’s wrong with the song, I love the song. That’s my favorite song, it changed my life. I love that song for sure.

AllHipHop: What is Nipsey’s influence on your career and on your life?

Jehkai: He’s big for the city. He paved the way for everybody. It’s a marathon, everybody knows that. Nip paved the way. Independent, signed, regardless, he paved the way for sure.

AllHipHop: He’s big on community. Is that something you’re passionate about?

Jehkai: For sure, I’m big on community. I did some s### with my peoples, we collabed on a Christmas Toy Drive last Christmas. This year I’m probably going to do a Back-To-School [event]. There’s a lot of opportunities. Feeding the homeless too, that’s what we’ve been talking about.

AllHipHop: How does it feel to have people like Roddy Ricch, people like Kendrick coming out of Compton too?

Jehkai: It’s big. The city’s so big, but we’re so stuck in a box. We’re so stuck in a West Coast box. I feel as younger artists, that’s our time for us to really change the culture for the city. Everybody, we need to rejuvenate. There’s so much politics: red flags, blue flags. So much politics in this music s### out here.

AllHipHop: Were you caught up in all that?

Jehkai: Like I said, you gotta know how to move. Have the right people around you. As long as you’re really somebody out here, you not out here moving crazy, then you good.

AllHipHop: Your song “This Ain’t the Life” is out now. Why was it important to you to touch on gun violence?

Jehkai: We’ve been losing people from gun violence for years. I recently lost somebody to gun violence, all that’s been in my head. For the past year, I’ve been going on that topic. All that’s touching on basically this ain’t the life! Everybody wants to come in here gangbanging. Everybody thinks it’s cool, cute. All the girls like the little savage s###. Deep down when s### really starts happening, it’s not what you want. Losing n*ggas, jail, that s### for real.

AllHipHop: Was it a close friend of yours?

Jehkai: Yeah, he was a close relative from our hood. The neighborhood we grew up in, he’s my relative for sure.

AllHipHop: How is music a coping mechanism for you?

Jehkai: I’m to myself, but I’m also outspoken. Music is how I get my emotions out. I might sound feeling one way, but then you hear how I’m recording a song one night — the same night I told you I was good, I’m in there talking crazy on the song. I get my feelings out on the song for real. I’m a non-confrontational person, you have to take me there. Just on to the bigger bag, that’s all I’m talking about. Go to the next level and elevate.

AllHipHop: What’s your recording process? Do you write, freestyle?

Jehkai: I started off writing. Right now, there’s so much s### going on. I’ve had so much in my mind, I’ve been freestyling for the past year. I’ve been freestyling on everything for real.

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

Jehkai: Great beats, Za, and snacks. Gummy candies, sour candies, for sure hot chips. Any hot chips.

AllHipHop: You were scared sleeping in the car because you didn’t know if somebody was going to kill you. Do you have trauma?

Jehkai: Nah, that was really when I was young. Young, you don’t really know what’s going on so you’re thinking everything for real. I don’t really have no trauma from sleeping in the car, stuff like that. I really was young.

AllHipHop: How are you liking the attention, the fame, the ice?

Jehkai: [laughs] I’m getting used to it. I love it though. I’m made for it, it all comes along. I’m ready for everybody else to see it, ready for the whole world to witness it.

AllHipHop: “Frostbite” out now. How did that song come about with Bankroll Freddie?

Jehkai: Shout out my guy Bankroll. Genuine, it was all love. Just vibes. He loved “Glory to God,” he posted on his story. He didn’t even tag me so that’s how I knew he just liked the song. He was singing it word for word.

AllHipHop: Did somebody send it to you?

Jehkai: Yeah, somebody sent it to me. It was my manager. They sent it to me like “QC playing it, they going crazy!” So I reposted it. Bankroll’s with QC. A week later, we tapped in. We on a FaceTime, he said “Hey I’m in the studio, send me some s###.” I didn’t really even know what to send him. My manager said “send him that ‘Frostbite’” I sent him “Frostbite,” he sent it back the next night.

AllHipHop: What was your reaction when you heard it back?

Jehkai: Crazy. I sent it to my manager like “Bro went crazy!” I called him fast. He’s like “He went crazy?” Yeah, bro went crazy.

AllHipHop: Best memory from shooting the music video?

Jehkai: Just the love, the genuineness of it. I don’t like all the fake love, but it was real genuine with Bank. Brought his whips out. The cars in the videos are his cars, his personal cars. He didn’t have to do none of that, it’s real genuine. Really everything. The collabing part, collabing with other artists was the best part about it.

AllHipHop: Where was the video shot?

Jehkai: Atlanta.

AllHipHop: You still stay in LA right?

Jehkai: No I stay in Vegas, but I’m finna move. I was trying to be close to home, but also ducked off.

AllHipHop: Do you like it over there?

Jehkai: Hell no, that s### is hot out there. I be in the house playing the game. I don’t even go outside, I don’t do nothing. I just be in the crib.

AllHipHop: What can we expect from your mixtape, Pain Preacher?

Jehkai: Greatness. Debut mixtape, I’ve been working on this since I was 17 so it means a lot to me. I’ve been working on this s### since I was 17. I’m excited for the world to hear it.

AllHipHop: Why are you the Pain Preacher?

Jehkai: I’m preaching for the streets, they feel me. You can relate, she can relate, he can relate, we all can relate. Everybody’s been through s###, nobody’s perfect. I’m here to preach it for y’all.

AllHipHop: How many songs you got on there?

Jehkai: About 10 or 12. A good, solid little listen.

AllHipHop: I know you got Lil Durk on the project, how’d that happen?

Jehkai: Solid guy. Shout out Chicago. Shout out Lil Durk, DJ Bandz. I f### with Bandz, that’s my guy.

AllHipHop: He set that play up?

Jehkai: Yeah he set that play up for sure, real guy. You’ll be seeing that video soon, that’s coming. Me and Durk, we got 2 songs. He on the “Glory to God” remix that’s coming, we got some s###. [laughs] We’ve got some s### for sure.

AllHipHop: What does it mean to work with Durk? He’s the leader of this s###.

Jehkai: That s### big for the streets. He made that street s### possible for the radio, that melody s###. He’s really the first one who busted the door down so doing that s### with Durk, everybody in the hood keeps saying “just bring him to Compton!” They’re ready to treat him like Jesus Christ. Shout out Durk for sure no cap, that s###’s big for the city.

AllHipHop: Is he coming to Compton for the video?

Jehkai: We gon’ see what happens.

AllHipHop: Any goals for yourself at this point in your career?

Jehkai: I for sure want to go Platinum. At least my first project, I want it to go Gold, but Platinum is what I really want. This year, I want at least 2 platinum plaques. They’re not gonna know I’m starting. I want to be proud of each album, I know I’m starting something.

AllHipHop: You have high expectations for yourself?

Jehkai: Yeah you’ve got to. That’s the only thing that’s going to make it is hard work. The expectations: if you can meet the expectations, you can do whatever. Everybody told me I wouldn’t be nothing. People you would’ve never thought would tell you that, [fake laughs] for sure. I done heard it, so my expectations for myself are high. I feel like I’ve got a point to prove to them, to myself, to everybody.

AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let the people know?

Jehkai: Thank you for having me for sure, really touched up on a lot of things. Pain Preacher coming soon, for sure go get that. Documentary coming soon, I Am Jekhai documentary.

AllHipHop: What are we going to get in the documentary?

Jehkai: We finna go to the hood, barbeque and all that today. We finna do some s###, we finna bring the hood out. Got interviews on there: my dad, my mom, stuff like that. Coming soon.

DaBaby Sued By DaniLeigh’s Brother Over Bowling Alley Fight

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

DaniLeigh’s brother Brandon Curiel, who raps under the name Brandon Bills, is reportedly suing DaBaby.

According to TMZ, Curiel filed a lawsuit against his sister’s ex-boyfriend following their fight at a bowling alley. He is suing DaBaby for assault, battery, emotional distress and negligence.

The lawsuit claims DaBaby attacked DaniLeigh’s brother when Curiel walked by the Interscope Records artist at a bowling alley. Curiel says he suffered physical and psychological damage. He’s seeking compensation for his medical bills and “sustained disability.”

Earlier this month, footage of DaBaby and his entourage beating up DaniLeigh’s brother surfaced online. The altercation happened at Corbin Bowl in Tarzana, California.

DaBaby, who’s under investigation for assault, contends he acted in self-defense. Last week, he justified his actions when a paparazzo asked him about the brawl.

“Shouldn’t run around threatening people,” he said.

Last year, Curiel challenged to DaBaby to a fight. Curiel called out the controversial rapper after DaBaby and DaniLeigh’s relationship drama was publicized on social media.

“When you come to the West Coast, bro, which I know you be out here, you’re going to catch this one-on-one fade, bro,” DaniLeigh’s brother said. “One-on-one fade to see what happens between me and you. I want to see how gangsta you are, to see how much of a real man you are.”

Watch the beatdown that sparked the lawsuit below.

Is A Kodak Black Interview Threatening to Become A Hit Song?

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: Rumors

Of course, the internet is an incredible instrument. For the most part, it has the uncanny ability to transform the mundane into the extraordinary. So, is a recent Kodak Black interview threatening to become a hit song?

Absolutely, it is. Thank you, Sir. As of late, Snipe sits down with Sundae Conversation; there, he chops it up with Caleb Pressley. To begin with, this epic interaction quickly becomes enthralling.

Coming up, on Feb. 25, Super Gremlin’s pending LP, Back for Everything drops. Thus far, the public is appreciating a few of its catchy singles. “My name Kodak Black, but when you see me I’m white. Kodak Black, but I might f### your white wife” raps Mr. McFly.

Soon, the former football player stoically asks, And how come?” Needless to say, Kutthroat Bill maintains his composure. Again, he spits what appears to be metaphorical bars, “I bring the biggest gun to the knife fights, Burn a lot of money and I smoke a lot of Spice.”

Well, since Hip-Hop celebrates poetic license, it is unclear if everything the GAS rapper says should be taken literally. Although, a figurative nod is definitely worth discussing. Whatever the case may be, besides a slight controversey here and there, Lil Black stays winning.

Overall, the Painting Pictures poet possesses the coveted ability to transform sounds into memories. Ultimately, for those interested individuals, they may check out the interview in its entirety. Do, enjoy.

BlameitonG Releases New Album “Too Many Secrets”

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Music

BlameitonG, born Gregory Wings, comes harder and harder every time. This is evident in his new album entitled “Too Many Secrets” released on January 13, 2022. It dives into his life growing up in the streets, going to jail, getting shot, making money, and most importantly his love life. BlameitonG, born Gregory Wings has been in love with his wife since the day they met. “She’s the reason I breathe every day,” says BlameitonG.

His wife Britney Wings @heymrswings, has been at the center of his music since the beginning of his career. They met shortly after BlameitonG was robbed and shot 3 times in 2019 and they haven’t been able to be separate since. Their love story was the inspiration for the track “Actions Without Consequences”.

The track “You Have Issues” is based on BlameitonG’s time in federal prison and how he got there. The track “Conquest” is about his life in business as an entrepreneur and the track “Grandma Cookies” is about his life growing up in the streets of St. Louis.

“Too Many Secrets ” was released on January 13, 2022, on all streaming platforms.

Follow this budding artist on Instagram @BlameitonG

Stream BlameitonG on Spotify & Apple Music

Female Artist Charizmia Sets The Bar

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Uncategorized

Pop music is dominated almost exclusively by female stars — Beyoncé, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, and, as always, Madonna. Engaging in a frantic, complex game — crossing over many genres to keep up with the current caldron of hip-hop, electronic music, and R&B; signing sponsorship deals to make up for the lack of album sales; performing live everywhere from sheikhs’ parties to worldwide arenas — these women are the pop business now, and they’re not feeling particularly shy about telling us that.

Their primary message has become one of being the woman you actually have to be behind the scenes to succeed today: powerful, outspoken, and in control. Charizmia whose real name is Charismia Paige born and raised in Dothan Alabama aspires to be the world’s biggest female hip-hop star wants to be a top pop star, She has become an expert at modeling the ways that women can wield power in the industry. But she has also drawn attention to the ways in which power can be embodied by a woman standing up for herself and speaking her own mind. Charizmia continues to spark the music industry releasing hits like Crazy, lavish, Dream, and many more.

Her success story dates way back to before she entered the music scene. After enlisting in the military at the age of 18 she served up until four years. Sooner she would find happiness elsewhere leading her to withdraw from the military. She then decided to start her own truck delivery business whereas she would make the funds to support her passions and dreams. She later stepped into the music scene releasing her first track lavish. Lavish”. Lavish is a song about the way Charizmia wants to live her life.

“I just want to live my life lavish going hard grinding for times I ain’t have s###,” Charizmia wrote. During the interview with All Hip-Hop Magazine, she was asked to define the meaning of lavish and this is what she said. “ To me, being able to live a luxurious lifestyle is the definition of lavish. I grew up in poverty and could never afford fancy items. I couldn’t stand living in misery any longer, so I had no choice but to find a way out.

I was able to realize my aspirations and live the life I imagined through trusting in God and visualizing my desires.” Fans quickly gravitated to this song. Fans compare Charizmia to artists like Nicki Minaj or Megan Thee Stallion. Charizmia plans on releasing an album this summer. Make sure to keep all tabs on her!

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Shalev Haziza Announces Upcoming Album Love Lost Vol.1

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Music

Born in New York, Shalev Haziza grew up listening to Gucci Mane and 50 Cent. He developed a passion for rapping at a tender age and decided to pursue it as a profession.

 He kicked off his music career via SoundCloud and eventually started getting noticed by rappers, French Montana and Lil Boosie. Today, Shalev is widely known in the rap scene. He has also performed with many renowned artists like DJ spark and Dj Pier. As Shalev gears up to release his second album “Love lost Vol.1” later on in August, he decided to team up with Justin Rarri for an amazing single entitled “Old Ways”. 

This album will have 8 tracks and 3 features. Shalev plans on signing a deal once this album is finished. Numbers-wise, Shalev Haziza is already one of the biggest upcoming American rappers in the country. And he will be the first to tell you that he has no intentions of stopping there; for Shalev, he can’t be content until he reaches the pop-star level of success that he envisions for himself.