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Lizzo Seemingly Claps Back At Kanye West’s Body-Shaming Comments 

Proud body-positivity icon Lizzo can’t understand why she’s the topic of conversation. 

The singer and classically trained musician appeared to respond to comments Kanye West made during a recent interview. Lizzo clapped back while onstage for a performance at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Friday (Oct. 7). 

“I feel like everybody in America got my m############ name in their m############ mouth for no m############ reason,” Lizzo said to the crowd. 

She continued during a pause in her performance, “I’m minding my fat Black beautiful business.” Then, Lizzo asked the cheering crowd, “Can I stay here?” before adding, “Who can I marry for that dual citizenship?” 

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Then on Sunday, she shared footage from one of her recent shows on her Instagram page, sending another message. “My body my choice,” read the message emblazoned across her in lights.  

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Kanye West Says The Media Are Using Lizzo

While she did not name him directly, Kanye West name-dropped Lizzo during his recent interview with Fox News. He stopped by the outlet following his “White Lives Matter” Paris Fashion controversy and talked about a variety of topics.  

Ye told Tucker Carlson the media are encouraging Lizzo not to lose weight, using bots in their “demonic” plot.  

“When Lizzo loses 10 pounds and announces it, the bots – that’s a term for – it’s like telemarketer callers, like on Instagram, they attack her for losing weight,” Kanye West began. 

He went on to claim bodies like Lizzo’s are not “fashion” and called promoting a message of body positivity “demonic.”    

He claimed, “It’s the genocide of the Black race. They want to kill us in any way they can. Planned Parenthood was made by Margaret S#####, a known eugenist, with the KKK.”  

Back in August, Lizzo called out the body-shaming haters after comedian Aries Spears also spoke about her appearance. He called her “a woman that’s built like a plate of mashed potatoes,” leading her to tweet that she cried herself to sleep.  

Remy Ma Announces Historic All-Female $25,000 Battle Rap Tournament 

Remy Ma announced she is holding the first-ever all-female battle rap tournament of the modern era beginning in October with a $25,000 prize. 

The Bronx rapper launched her new battle rap league Chrome 23, last year injecting fresh energy into the scene. Since then, she has thrown two successful events featuring some of the biggest stars in the culture, resulting in some dope clashes. Remy also put some of the rising stars of female battle rap to the test on her One Shot card, some of whom were elevated to participate in her new tournament. 

Titled “The Tournament,” Remy Ma wanted “a dope mixture” of veterans who for years have proven their abilities on the biggest stages and exciting newcomers who still have yet to make their mark.  

Remy Ma shook the culture on Sunday evening (Oct. 9) when she dropped the trailer announcing the women battling in the tournament. 

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Remy Ma Selects “The Tournament” Rd 1 Matches

Later on Sunday, a nervous Remy Ma selected the match-ups during a suspense-filled Instagram Live session. Each of the 16 battlers’ names was written on a piece of paper which Remy then placed into a drum. She pulled out the cards one by one revealing the first-round battles. 

However, she also announced “good news and bad news,” revealing that Couture had to back out over a double-booking but was replaced by C3. The match-ups for the first round are as follows: 

QB vs. Chayna Ashley  

C3 vs. 40 BARRS 

Chetta vs. E. Hart 

Ms. Miami vs. Hazzy  

C-Bri The Lyricist vs. Shiest Raw 

Bonnie vs. Kay Prophet 

Cheyraq vs. Kausion 

Yoshi G vs. Koko Kakez 

Remy Ma also teased that there are several names she kept out of the competition, who she hopes will battle on the upcoming tournament events, despite not taking place in the competition. One of those is fan favorite Jaz The Rapper, who was in the comments during the Live and is yet to appear on Chrome 23. Watch the Live below.

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The competitors will have three weeks to prepare between each round of the tournament beginning on October 30.  

Michaela Coel Joined “Black Panther” Cast Because Her Character Is “Queer”

Michaela Coel signed on for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” because her character is “queer.”

In the upcoming superhero film, the “I May Destroy You” actress plays a warrior named Aneka.

Reflecting on joining the cast of the sequel to 2018’s “Black Panther” during an interview for the November 2022 issue of U.S. Vogue, Michaela revealed that she was convinced to take on the part because the character is a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

“That sold me on the role, the fact that my character’s queer. I thought: ‘I like that, I want to show that to Ghana,'” she said, referring to her Ghanaian heritage.
Michaela went on to note that playing Aneka is also a way of protesting anti- LGBTQ+ laws in Africa.

“People say, ‘Oh, it’s fine, it’s just politics.’ But I don’t think it is just politics when it affects how people get to live their daily lives. That’s why it felt important for me to step in and do that role because I know just by my being Ghanaian, Ghanaians will come,” the 35-year-old insisted.

Elsewhere in the conversation, Michaela recalled how the entire “Black Panther” cast was grieving the loss of actor Chadwick Boseman during the production.

The actor, who played the lead character in the first movie, died at the age of 43 in August 2020 following a battle with colon cancer.

“It felt like the entire cast was processing grief,” she continued. “There was a sense that we have to bring this baby home in the name of Chadwick. I thought to myself, ‘I’m rolling up my sleeves and I’m getting in. I don’t need to be front and centre, I’m here to support.'”

Directed by Ryan Coogler, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is set to be released in U.S. cinemas on November 11th.

Kanye West Disses Kim Kardashian’s Fashion Choices

Despite receiving harsh critique on his fashion choices during his recent fashion show in Europe, Kanye West has no problem blasting others and definitely holds nothing back when it comes down to what his ex-wife Kim Kardashian likes to wear.

On a recent episode of “The Kardashians,” Kim talks about a time when Kanye sent her a scathing text about her gear, according to Page Six.

She had just attended the Milan Fashion Week and when the pictures came out, Kanye messaged that he didn’t like that she paired white Prada sunglasses with an all-black latex outfit and that she wore an all-orange, shiny, faux leather oversized jumpsuit.

Ye, who once did an entire wardrobe makeover for his Kim K, told everyone he made her into a fashionista and said he wanted to “quit everything and dedicate his life” to dressing her, texted her, “The orange look made me so mad, would’ve went to jail before I went out in that.”

After sharing the text with her team, he said during the show’s confessional, “While we’re here in Milan, Kanye has the kids at home, and he can’t help himself. We can laugh about things we like or don’t like. No matter how crazy things are sometimes, we’re always going to be family.”

She then said, “I’ll text him back and be like, ‘You know, you have been wearing those boots for a long time, so when you’re ready to change your outfit, let me know and then you can have advice on mine.’”

She might be right. His most recent choices have not only been controversial in the message but not the flyest.

Ryan Coogler Almost Quit Directing After Chadwick Boseman’s Death

Ryan Coogler almost quit directing after his “Black Panther” leading man Chadwick Boseman passed away.

The “Creed” filmmaker had been working on ideas for a sequel to the 2018 Marvel blockbuster when Boseman died in August 2020 aged 43 following a private battle with colon cancer.

Coogler found himself mourning the loss of his star, his close friend and a collaborator who helped shape the “Black Panther” stories.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Coogler admitted the loss made him consider leaving the filmmaking business altogether.

“I was at a point when I was like, ‘I’m walking away from this business,'” he shared. “I didn’t know if I could make another movie period, (let alone) another ‘Black Panther’ movie, because it hurt a lot. I was like, ‘Man, how could I open myself up to feeling like this again?'”

Following Boseman’s death, Coogler spent time rewatching old footage of them together as well as interviews with Boseman talking about his character T’Challa/Black Panther.

“I was poring over a lot of our conversations that we had, towards what I realised was the end of his life,” Coogler explained. “I decided that it made more sense to keep going.”

Coogler ultimately co-wrote and directed the sequel, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” which depicts the citizens of the fictional African nation of Wakanda grieving the death of their leader.

Returning stars include Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira and Winston Duke.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will be released in cinemas on November 11th.

Post Malone Gets Daughter’s Initials Tattooed On His Forehead

Post Malone has had his daughter’s initials tattooed on his forehead.

In June, the “Circles” rapper announced that he and his fiancée had welcomed a baby girl.

Post, real name Austin Post, has not yet shared any details about his partner or their first child, but was recently inked with the initials “DDP.”

Taking to Instagram, tattoo artist Chad Rowe revealed that the star made a visit to his studio for the “important” design.

“It’s been a few years since @postmalone and I have been able to link up. So when he was in town, we had to make it happen. It really doesn’t ever feel real,” he wrote alongside a close-up snap of Post’s face that showcased the fresh body art. “And for the trust of such an important tattoo is a huge honour.”

Chad went on to describe the 27-year-old as an “amazing” artist and friend.

“I’m so blessed to not just have a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity, but to have a lifetime of opportunities. And to share it with my favorite people,” he gushed. “To all of the Posty Crew and family, and to all the people who truly make dreams come true, from my entire heart. Thank you, I love you all.”

Post is no stranger to face tattoos. He already has the words “Always Tired” in cursive script under his eyes and the words “Stay Away” above his right eyebrow.

DJ Allure Has Another Gem with Work My Body

“Work My Body” is a hallmark of DJ Allure’s high-energy live performances and is undoubtedly one of his strongest tracks to date. According to Allure, the recent drop is already a favorite of his devoted following. He called the song one of his “most requested” and said he literally couldn’t go a set without someone in the crowd asking for it. Now that he’s able to drop it across streaming platforms, he’s extra hype to share a song that he calls a “fixture” for the foreseeable future and beyond. 

Allure went on to call the bassline “undeniably groovy”, which is something we’d have to agree with. Already a staple in the DMV, Allure is spreading his wings internationally and rocking parties from New York to Los Angeles. His output musically is more than impressive for someone who is actively gigging as often as he is. We love the hustle and the music to boot. 

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This marks DJ Allure’s first release with the independent record label Swaggertown Records. I’m excited to see if he’s going to drop more with the upcoming label and am also amped about DJ Allure as an artist/performer because he really is the total package. Make sure you follow DJ Allure on Instagram and that you’ve got “Work My Body” on repeat!

SZA Taking Her Time To Release Second Album

SZA has no deadline for her delayed second album.

During a backstage Grammys interview in April, SZA told a reporter that she “just recently finished” her album, and it would drop “very much soon,” and in May, she called it “ready to go” and claimed it would release “this summer.”

However, SZA explained why her second album didn’t come out when originally expected.

“I appreciate (my fans’) patience, but constantly trying to people-please and fulfil expectations instead of just thinking about what you need can deter you from your true path. And the next thing you know you’re somebody that you never signed up to be,” she told the outlet. “Even with this album, I just wanna be better than my last project to myself. I wanna be a better writer. I wanna be a better artist, musician… a better thinker.”

She added, “I just wanna do things that make myself proud and interested.” SZA insisted that the album’s delay has been a good thing.

“I live in my ideal situation,” she said. “I don’t have any deadlines, because, at the end of the day, when my s**t comes out, it comes out.”

SZA released her critically-acclaimed debut album Ctrl in 2017.

Zion Marley Surprises His Mother, Lauryn Hill Introduces Grandchildren At One Music Festival

Miss Lauryn Hill took to the stage to give one of the best performances of the One Music Fest.

During her set, she performed a beautifully deconstructed version of “To Zion,” with fans singing in a teary-eyed bliss.

One of the most transparent and gorgeously personal songs on her opus, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” “To Zion” is a personal conversation between a young woman and her newborn son.

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At the time, when she first became pregnant, Hill was on the top of the charts and her debut album was the most anticipated in pop music. Questions burned, “How will you be able to thrive with a baby bump or a new baby?”

The song was about her not regretting her decision to have her son with Rohan Marley and is one of the reasons so many children in 2022 are named Zion.

It was not only a personal testimony, “To Zion” became an anthem for young mothers loving their children, even when the world pressed the challenges they may face when bringing new life into the world.

At the end of her One Music Festival performance of the song, her son, Zion came out to surprise her.

After 15 minutes, Zion comes onto the stage and hugs his mother. The two have a deep hug, one that oozed with maternal love, care, and an understanding of years well traveled on a journey together.

Ms. Hill is clearly overwhelmed.

Ms. Hill tells her 25-year-old son to bring out her two grandchildren, Zephaniah and Azaria.

“This is my grandson Zephaniah. This is my granddaughter Azaria. This is my son, Zion,” she said.

She highlighted Zion’s shirt that said, “The Most High over everything” and in approval, she said to her oldest son, “Yes, Zion.”

The moment was topped by her two other children, John Nesta, Micah, and Sarah coming to the stage. Her two children missing from the night were both Selah and Joshua.

Truly, the night invited the guest who attended the festival into the close-knit of her very private family.

Rapper Skyzoo Narrates Fox Sports Produced Documentary On Jackie Robinson

According to Fox Sports, a new film is set to drop about one of the American sport’s most prolific athletes, Jackie Robinson.

Entitled “Jackie Robinson: Get to the Bag,” the movie has been labeled as an “Immersive Hip Hop Documentary” that will break down the icon in ways that are far “beyond baseball.”

Brooklyn-based rapper, Skyzoo lends his voice as the narrator of the film. The documentary is set to stream on FS1 on Wednesday, October 12th, and will be executively produced by Two-Time World Series Champion and Six-Time All-Star Mookie Betts, co-produced by Propagate and MLB, and directed by Victorious De Costa.

The almost two-minute trailer explains how Robinson’s story is greater than his breaking the color barrier.

Lyrically, Skyzoo makes magic on the screen. In the promotional clip of the movie, you hear his voice spit facts that history books often leave out, speaking from Robinson’s perspective.

The filmmakers say, “film blends the lyrical narrative of Brooklyn-based rapper Skyzoo and the voices of multiple generations to celebrate Robinson’s extraordinary life and legacy, shedding new light on the Hall of Famer’s journey from the baseball diamond to prominence in corporate America.”

The graphics, combined with vintage images and a baseball jersey embroidered with Robinson’s 42, make the doc seem as beautiful as it is informative.

“Jackie Robinson: Get to the Bag” also includes conversational interviews with Mookie Betts, Candice Wiggins, Alex Rodriguez, Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, Angelika Beener, and Peter Dreier, “along with commentary from current MLB superstars and the newest generation of fans.”

Are you tuning in?

Stacey Abrams Talks About The Importance Of Hip-Hop In The Upcoming Election

Stacey Abrams is lining herself up to make history, hoping to become the first Black woman to become the governor of Georgia.

The Spelman and Yale graduate attended the One Music Fest with the goal to inspire Black and Brown voters to come out and vote in the upcoming Georgia gubernatorial election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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Abrams wanted to drive home the point that the clear pathway for her campaign to win is if her supporters come out for early voting, which starts on Sunday, Oct. 17.

When AllHipHop.com asked the candidate to talk about Hip-Hop and this generation’s role in her campaign, she said, “We’ve been proud to work with Lil Baby, with 21 Savage, with Common, and more because I want to meet people where they are.”

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“We have a tendency to think that politics is about bringing people to me,” she said. “It’s not. My job is to meet them where they are.”

Adding, “And this is one of the most powerful generations we have ever had. This generation can make sure we have access to real education. That we have access to health care in Georgia. That we can have affordable housing in Georgia.”

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“And all they have to do is vote,” the Gen Xer said.

“If this generation votes their power in Georgia, we win everything! If we don’t show up, they are going to make decisions for this generation.”

She then detailed the things this generation believes in, itemizing things like incarceration, undereducation, and underinvestment. She then said, “he takes credit for things other people have done.”

“He has nothing for this generation,” Abrams informed. “He has less opportunity and more incarceration. In my administration, we have more opportunity, freedom, and then a right to protect it.”

Later she left the intimate press setting and came out to speak to the thousands of festival attendees who gathered at the main stage to see Young Jeezy.

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A long-time supporter of the festival, she celebrated the founder J. Carter before telling people that they are not going to just be “sole survivors” in the state but going to “thrive,” because they are going to elect someone that sees the needs of the people.

“We don’t need to raise taxes, we are going to raise our expectations,” she said.

She talked about working with the current mayor, Andre Dickens, and local businesspeople, like Jeezy. But then she said they needed to elect a governor who will show up for the community every time.

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While reinforcing her commitment to healthcare, education, and affordable housing, she also promised to “decriminalize weed.”

Abrams, a woman born months after the universally recognized birthday of Hip-Hop, is ready to take leadership on day one and is every bit cool as she is brilliant. Check out here dancing with Lil Duval on the side of the stage during the Jeezy show.

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Kyngjai Is Showing His Versatility On His New Single “Rolling Dice”

Kyngjai has not been slowing down with his music career since his last release “Bangaz” went viral on Soundcloud. His new release “Rolling Dice” is a storytelling masterpiece with a few references to his past life experiences. Kyngjai is using social media platforms to promote himself and build his fanbase with hopes of eventually working with some titans who took the same path as him such as Popcaan, Shenseea, Kyyngg, YBN Nahmir, Skillibeng, and more.

The self-produced song is already at 10 thousand plays on Soundcloud since its release. Kyngjai plans on releasing an EP on February 14th, 2023 entitled “Underrated” with a few music videos. He is also working on a clothing company and teases some major features that are yet to be announced.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/_kyngjai

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Katie Got Bandz Prepping New Project Under ‘Drillery Clinton’ Alias

Rapper Katie Got Bandz, a pioneer Chicagoland Drill scene, said she is still trying to take in being asked to be a part of Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl Queen Remix” and believes the universe answered her prayers from earlier in the year with Drillary Clinton project.

In an interview with WGN 9, she shared it was a “dope experience” to have the Queen of the Barbz reach out to her.

While the two artists never met, she said they met on social media after she made a point and have been “bonding” ever since.

Katie Got Bandz said she and Nicki started getting cool after she dropped her latest project “Drillary Clinton 4” earlier this year.

She told the host that Drillary Clinton, a play on the former first lady and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s name, is her alter ego.

“I was a fan (still am a fan) of Hillary Clinton,” she said. “It’s presidential and since I have my slogan ‘Go Vote Lil ####’ [it worked].”

She also said the fans gave her the name because she is the first lady of Drill music.

With DC4, she said, “I spoke on the things that’s happening now with my music. I manifested and worked and prayed and said I was gonna get a song with Nicki and it happened.”

“She sent me the beat and said, ‘Mama, I know this might be a little poppy for you,’” she stated. “But I responded, ‘I’m versatile I can do any type of song.”

She jumped on it showed she was more than just drill artist.

Her versatility is about to be on full blast with her upcoming project “DC4 Deluxe” which will feature big features that she cannot talk about.

As she talked about this amazing opportunity with the Young Money princess and the lack of women making music out of Chicago, Katie Got Bandz said she is with “love” and “unity” not just in Chicago, but around the world.

Hopefully, this unity can spill over into Nicki’s world.

Since the promotion and release of this song, Ms. Petty has re-engaged her beef with Cardi B, a Hip-Hop squabble that at one point spilled off the record and into the streets.

And no one wants that ever again.

Man Claims To Be Tupac Reincarnated; Wants Deceased Rapper’s Estate

An incarcerated man proclaimed himself the reincarnation of Tupac Shakur and demanded access to the late rapper’s wealth.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, an inmate named Tarnell Leon Jones filed a lawsuit to take Tupac’s identity.

Jones claimed he was Tupac Shakur returned from the dead. Jones admitted he did not look like Pac and could not remember the rapper’s social security number. He provided publicly known information, like Tupac’s birthday and the date of the infamous shooting at the Quad in New York, which many say sparked the “East Coast/West Coast” war in hip-hop.

But, Jones maintained that if he were allowed to undergo some elaborate medical tests, the world would see that he has two blood types – and possibly two hearts. 

Jones told the court to Google his full name because it somehow translates to Tupac’s “reincarnation name.” He also sought damages for incidents that occurred in the ’90s and requested any documents pertaining to Tupac’s identity.

“[Jones] alleges that he was shot by police officers in New York City, Los Angeles, and Atlanta between 1992 and 1995,” United States District Judge Hector Gonzalez wrote. “He also alleges that a backpack containing more than $1 million was ‘robbed’ from him, although he has not specified who took it or where this event occurred. [Jones] seeks reimbursement for the medical expenses that he incurred because of these events.”

The judge added, “He further demands that the Court restore his birth certificate, Social Security number, all other forms of identification, and ‘my life’ more generally. Plaintiff also wants other financial assets to which Mr. Shakur would be entitled if he were alive today: his songs, music studios, cars, trucks, and houses.”

Judge Gonzalez dismissed the case, deeming it to be frivolous. The judge noted Jones is a “prolific litigator” who’s had at least two other cases dismissed for being foolish.

“Plaintiff’s complaint is nonsensical and does not present any cognizable federal claims that could possibly have occurred within any relevant statute of limitations period,” Judge Gonzales wrote.

Jones filed at least 13 lawsuits in the past decade in Colorado, where he’s incarcerated in the San Carlos Correctional Facility. He submitted the Tupac claims in New York.

Judge Gonzalez dismissed Jones’ claims with prejudice, which means the inmate can’t refile the lawsuit.

SMILE! After Horrific Accident, Lil Duval Returns To The Stage At One Music Fest

After experiencing a life-changing car accident in July, one that had doctors questioning if he would be able to walk in the next few years, Lil Duval is showing the world why everyone needs to “smile.”

As AllHipHop.com reported, the comedian/ artist shared a video of medics transferring him from an ambulance to a plane, after the accident and him wincing in pain while laid out on a stretcher. In one clip, he cries out in agony at one point in the clip as he is lowered to the ground. 

Fans have followed Duval’s journey, as he has documented his progression over the last few months. 

Three months later, the artist came to One Music Fest and performed with the Atlanta superstar group, Jagged Edge.

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Rolled out in a wheelchair, he performed on stage for the first time since his accident, singing “I’m living my best life … I ain’t going back and forth with up n##gas.” Lyrics from his hit song, “Smile” featuring Snoop Dogg (who was not present).

Duval, dressed in orange, hopped out of his wheelchair with his cane and danced across the stage.

He shared with fans that doctors anticipated it would be years before he would be able to perform again, but he proved them all wrong at the One Music Festival and promised there is more to come.

The One Music Festival Kicks Off With A Blast: Surprises From Lauryn Hill, Lil Duval, Stacey Abrams, and More!

The One Music Fest is one day in and hosted a series of incredible moments for music lovers. From 1 am to 11 pm, four stages balanced some of the hottest artists in the culture, ranging from neo-soul to trap to dance hall.

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On the Slutty Vegan Stage, one of the principal sponsors, artists like Dear Callie, Kenneth Whalum, Alex Vaughn, Phony PPL, and Sevyn Streeter took to the stage and had fans rocking.

On the Toyota Stage Lady Wray, Bleu, DVSN, Sean Paul, Rick Ross, and Gucci Mane performed, while Lil Mo, Amerie, CKay, and others rocked the Freedom Stage.

The OMF mainstage jumped off the day with Algebra Basset & Anthony David, who embodied the 21st-century incarnation of Tammy Terrell and Marvin Gaye.

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R&B Diva Mya took the stage and danced through her catalog singing hits that carried many in the audience through much of their teens and young adult lives. Body still banging and voice still on point, she represented for the younger side of Gen X and older Millennials.

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After Mya, Atlanta legends Jagged Edge jumped to the stage to sing their hits. People were overwhelmed not just by how many joints the quartet has, but that they also wrote some of the biggest songs for other artists. “Nice and Slow” was penned by a member, further solidifying them as a force to be reckoned with.

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Another force to be reckoned with (during their set) was Lil Duval, who made his first performance since his horrible accident months ago. He came on stage in a wheelchair but jumped up with his cane and sang his hit song, “Smile (Living My Best Life).” After dancing up a storm and giving a performance of his life, he shared with the fans that doctors said it would take years for him to walk again. But here he was in the flex doing what he was placed on the earth to do.

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The next set on the main stage was Jeezy, who was at home in the peach city. He did all of his big hits with ease, showing that despite him being a married man with four children (one a brand new one with his wife), he still knows how to give the streets “the real.”

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Joining Jeezy was Stacey Abrams, the Georgia gubernatorial candidate in the highly contested governor’s race, and Andre Dickens, the mayor of Atlanta. Abrams took the mic and shared a plea to be the next governor, promising to legalize cannabis in the purple state.

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The last to take the stage was Ms. Lauryn Hill, who took the stage and wowed the thousands of people who came to see her.

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Four of her six children were there supporting her, including Zion who came out to surprise her after she sang the song on her “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” album titled for him.

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The first day of One Music Fest solidified it as one of the most well-rounded and beautifully executed festivals dedicated to music from the African diaspora, celebrating the breadth of Hip-Hop, Soul, Gospel, Dance Hall, and R&B.

Kanye Banned From Twitter Already For Shocking Post About Jewish People

Rap star Kanye West was banned from Instagram for a series of anti-semitic poses, and now Twitter has the rapper in their crosshairs. 

Kanye returned to Twitter after a two-year hiatus, to the glee of his 31 million followers, including the soon-to-be owner, Elon Musk.

Ye left his social media platform of choice, Instagram, after his account was hit with restrictions on Friday (October 7th) following a series of posts platform handlers considered anti-semitic.

The post that got him banned from Instagram came during a heated exchange with Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was attempting to contact the rapper about his controversial “White Lives Matter” T-shirt.

Kanye shared a series of text messages between the pair, in which he claimed Diddy was sent by the Jews to control him. Instagram reps claimed West’s text thread violated the platform’s policies.

And now Twitter will be tested as they prepare for Elon Musk to take over the platform. 

Many believed Musk’s involvement in the company would loosen some restrictions surrounding free speech, but that may not be the case. Despite the new boss welcoming Kanye with open arms, Twitter has already removed a controversial post by Kanye.

Earlier today (October 9th), Kanye took aim at the Jewish people again while defending himself from being anti-Semitic.

Kanye threatened to go “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE,” while adding he can’t be anti-Semitic because Black people are actually Jew.”

Twitter removed the post and locked Kanye’s account. 

According to the ADL, the ideology originated with the Black Hebrew Israelite (BHI) movement, which the organization labeled a fringe religious sect that asserts that people of color are Israel’s true children.

The sect believes that white people or “conventionally accepted Jews” are not members of the tribes.

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“Black Hebrew Israelites are not Jews, and Black Jews are not the same as Black Hebrew Israelites. Black Jews and Jews of color are genuine members of the Jewish faith,” the ADL says. “Black Hebrew Israelites identify specifically with the biblical Israelites and consider Judaism, Christianity, and Islam to be false religions. Many BHI teachers claim that Jews and other white people forced Black individuals into other religions. Extreme factions believe white Jews are perpetuating identity theft.”

Ye turned his attention to the events unfolding in Iran, where protests erupted after the death of a young woman in police custody after she was arrested by the morality police for violating the country’s strict Islamic dress code.

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Kid Cudi Considering Retirement

Kid Cudi is thinking of quitting making music.

In a Hot Ones interview on Thursday, the Surfin’ rapper hinted at the possibility of retiring soon.

When asked whom he looked to as the blueprint for ageing gracefully as an artist, Cudi – real name Scott Mescudi – replied, “JAY-Z for sure… But I don’t feel like I have what they have.”

The star continued, “I just don’t know if I wanna do music, drop albums for too much longer, you know? I’m kind of nearing the end on all things Kid Cudi, I think.”

Pressed to elaborate, Cudi revealed what his dream job would be after music.

“I’m really curious to see what else I can do,” he mused. “I was thinking about this – and this is like a wacky idea I had years ago. But it would be cool to, like, one day be a kindergarten teacher. And just do that for a couple years. Like, when I’m, like, 50.”

Why teaching appealed to him, the 38-year-old explained, “I just, like, infect the youth with that freshness. Get ’em young, and then those kids will just sprinkle the freshness to the world, and I’ll just be like, ‘Yes! Yes!’”

Elsewhere in the interview, Cudi called his music style “space punk rock,” describing it as “super synth-y but reckless and dangerous and edgy.”

His latest album Entergalactic dropped on September 30th.

Jada Pinkett Smith Writing A “No Holds Barred” Memoir

Jada Pinkett Smith is to publish an “honest and gripping” memoir next year.

On Thursday, editors at Fourth Estate and HarperCollins announced that they had signed a deal with the actress to distribute the as-yet-untitled book in fall 2023.

In a summary, PR and publishing director Michelle Kane promised fans that the book is a “riveting journey” that chronicles her childhood in Baltimore, Maryland as well as her stint as a “petty drug dealer,” her friendship with rapper Tupac Shakur at high school, and her rise to fame in Hollywood.

In addition, Jada will reflect on her “complicated” marriage to husband Will Smith and “and a joyous embrace of motherhood.”

“In crisis at age 40, Jada recounts the excruciating choices she was forced to make to redefine her life in every way,” the synopsis reads. “At the heart of this powerful book are two unexpected love stories, one being Jada’s complicated marriage to Will Smith, the other being the one with herself.”

Regarding the project, Michelle described Jada as “one of the most powerful global voices in modern popular culture.”

“I have admired her fiercely for decades now and cannot wait to be part of what is undoubtedly going to be a landmark publication,” she added.

Will Smith On A “Different Level” In “Emancipation” Says Director Antoine Fuqua

Antoine Fuqua has praised Will Smith’s performance in “Emancipation.”

In the upcoming film, which is based on a true story, Smith plays Peter – an enslaved person who escapes from a Louisiana plantation and makes his way North, where he joins the Union Army.

In an interview with Deadline, director Fuqua promised fans that Smith puts on an “incredible” performance in the drama.

“Will is on a whole different level, in this film,” he commented.

“Emancipation,” also featuring Ben Foster, Steven Ogg, and Charmaine Bingwa, is set to be released in U.S. cinemas on December 2nd and via Apple TV+ the following week.

However, there was debate over whether the project would be unveiled this year after Smith hit the headlines worldwide after slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars in March.

During the live telecast, fans were shocked when the “King Richard” actor walked onto the stage and slapped Rock on the face after he compared his wife Jada Pinkett Smith – who has the medical condition alopecia – to G.I. Jane.

Yet, Fuqua was confident the film would get a release date due to the support of the team at Apple.

“It was Apple, behind the scenes, they were pushing that as well, trying to navigate through the waters. They never stopped talking about releasing the film, and when would be best strategically,” the filmmaker continued. “Apple would call me often, with Will, and I have to say Apple has been amazing through this whole film.”