For those just learning about thatchillkid, the young rapper first got his start in 2020 when he had the opportunity to go on tour with the American rapper Lil Zan. With this opportunity, he grew his fan base and built up anticipation for a year until he dropped his debut EP “Chill Zone”.
“Chill Zone” is a 3-track EP that covers a plethora of emotions when it comes to heartbreak and adventure. A good track to highlight would be thatchillkid’s track 2 titled “When That Call Comes”. The song does genre-bending with its electric guitar making it feel like a punk rock track, but still having hip hop vocals. In the song, thatchillkid talks about him living a lavish life but not being truly happy until his ex-lover calls.
This new year has been a roller coaster for thatchillkid and is only beginning to pick up steam after his highly anticipated EP release. Be sure to check it out on Spotify below:
Tasha K will be appealing the new $4 million jury verdict reached Monday after she was found liable for defaming Cardi B.
She took to Twitter and also made a live address on YouTube on Wednesday after Cardi B won the case. She vowed to appeal the decision all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
“No LIES were told on anyone,” she began. “I never admitted to lying about anything. Noone threw anyone under the bus. Mostly everything reported was a lie from the inside. The Court Transcripts will be available to the public soon. I forgot to add this into my speech. Read Them..”
The tweet came after Tasha K delivered a lengthy statement on her legal battle with Cardi B. She read from notes throughout the 12-minute video as more than 29,000 viewers tuned in live on her UnWineWithTashaK channel.
“These last four years fighting this conspiracy case have been extremely challenging, and yet I wouldn’t change a single thing about any of it. I’ve learned so much,” Tasha K claimed.
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Cardi B is not mentioned by name in the video, while Tasha K claims she was the true victim. She further alleged that a “machine” driven by “corporate interests” including “prostitution, drug use, promiscuity,” and the “glorification” of violence, had “tried to squeeze us for everything.”
Although Tasha was ordered to pay Cardi B $4 million, she claims she will continue to expand her brand. “This case was meant to drain me financially, and it did not,” she said. “I know y’all maybe think this is over, but no, this is just the beginning. I will spend as many years as I can to protect our right to voice our opinions.”
She continued, “This trial was purely sympathy and payola to protect corporate interests, and we intend to take this all the way to the Supreme Court if need be. This is my life, and I will spend my life fighting for my livelihood and our First Amendment right as human beings.”
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Meanwhile, Cardi B posted a picture of Euphoria character “Rue Bennet” played by Zendaya with the caption, “mood.”
During the trial, Cardi testified that she felt “extremely suicidal,” and felt “helpless” as the blogger broadcast lies about her to her nearly 1 million YouTube followers. “Only an evil person could do that s–t,” Cardi B said, adding she also developed fatigue, anxiety, weight loss, and migraines.
Cardi B sued Tasha K, real name Latasha Kebe, in 2019 after the blogger made nearly 40 videos referencing the rapper. She made numerous false claims about the rapper, including that she worked as a prostitute, used cocaine, and had herpes.
One of the greatest emcees of all times is back. The rapper, the cool genius of rap, returns with a new song that is not so new. In 2017, Kool G Rap has joined forces with Lil Fame and Freeway for “Wiseguys” but has recently been re-released. Now, as it did then, it hits like an East Coast banger from the Golden Era should.
Those that know G Rap, know that he was one of the architects of the super lyrical rapper as well as a voice of the streets. He influenced an entire generation, but is oftentimes overlooked in the hierarchy of goats. This song definitely looks to bring him back to the forefront and into a more prominent space. And, by teaming up with the likes of Fame and Freeway, it certainly looks like it’s going to be a good year. The word on the street is that an album is not far behind.
The video shows law officials and DEA agents chasing the rap god and his crew, but facing an army of guns proves to be too much. The story is told masterfully by director MysterDL, who offers a surprise ending for those that watch until the conclusion. Salute to Moss on the beat with the boom, the bap and the scratch.
Check out Kool G Rap, Lil Fame, and Freeway on “Wiseguys.”
Starting your career as a DJ and eventually establishing your spot in the industry is not an easy task. There are numerous challenges that new DJs face, which can lead some to give up. Having become successful in the field, DJ Shawn G is now a source of inspiration to others in the industry.
He is leveraging his skills and network to help others. Having started in the industry at an early age, he shares his story and lessons learned throughout his journey.
Shawn Germain began DJing at the age of 12. He notes that he has enjoyed listening to music from an early age, and it was through his interest in music that he was drawn to DJing.
He started working on his skills, and by the time he was 16 years old, his career had taken off. He has performed at various A-list celebrity parties and movie premiers, including Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Night Crawler”, in 2014. DJ Shawn G also doubles as a talent manager, event coordinator, and social media manager. His talent management agency, Today’s Tomorrow Group, has partnered with several well-known artists, among them Roc Nation rapper Casanova.
According to DJ Shawn G, success as a DJ is highly determined by your network and skills. He notes that when he first started, he would play at local clubs. It was through this exposure that some of the big clubs came to know him. DJ Shawn G has had the privilege to rub shoulders with high-profile individuals both personally and digitally.
Living in the digital age, he advises upcoming DJs to invest in their brand visibility, noting that when you increase your online visibility, many people also see your work. Interact with your audience as it will help you understand their preference in music guiding you to make your performance more electric, says DJ Shawn.
As an upcoming DJ, you are often given an opening time slot. DJ Shawn explains this means it’s up to you to set the mood, ambiance, and overall success of the event, which is definitely not an easy task for someone just getting started. However, he adds that while it can be challenging, it doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
He says the secret is staying focused, giving it your level best, and embracing the crowd. Energy is infectious, and how you start the performance will dictate the general mood, says DJ Shawn. He recommends creating a perfect vibe for everyone by having a diverse mix, as it will help you build energy on the dance floor.
Additionally, DJ Shawn notes the need to be authentic and have a unique selection. When you are true to yourself, people will be able to relate to your content and you as an individual.
DJ Shawn states that getting to where he is has taken time, dedication, and resilience. He learned not to listen to the critics and to push forward even after failure. Today, he is encouraging beginning DJs by sharing the skills that he has gained along the way. DJ Shawn G is helping other artists grow their careers, and assisting them with their social media management.
Quail P is one of the more profound artists coming out of Florida that we’ve heard over the last few years. With thick melodies backed by a soulful guitar Quail P proves he can croon with the best of them on the R&B crossover single, “What You Got.” Don’t sleep on this Quail P, he sounds like he’s going to be around for a while .
Upcoming hip hop artist Lil Rari Skrt has been looking to make a name for himself ever since he came onto the scene 2 years ago. The creative has been working with Forever Getting Cash Dynasty and has been managed by 4 Paws Entertainment Group.
The artist most recently dropped a 5 song EP titled ‘Sion’ which showcases the diverse songwriting abilities Lil Rari Skrt brings to the table. On ‘Run!’, the artist delivers a delicate flow, almost off-beat at times, over a spacey 808 based instrumental.
Lil Rari Skrt has more music coming soon, also planning more video drops at the beginning of the new year as well.
Trying for a music career can be one of the toughest experiences for any artist. There is so much to learn and so many challenges to overcome. Having someone to guide you while you are finding your way in the music industry is essential.
Roman Cresto is an American singer, songwriter, and recording artist based in New York. He is notable for his classic music and lyrics across a wide range of musical sounds. Roman’s versatility and creativity as an artist set him ahead of the competition as he always has something new, unique, and intriguing to provide his listeners. As an independent artist, Roman has shown great mastery of the industry, from music-making to handling and managing the business side of music.
He wants to use his success to help upcoming artists find success. Gone are the days when record labels had the keys to entry into the music industry. Thanks to technological developments, there are more ways to showcase your talent. You can achieve success provided you put in the hard work and remain focused on your dreams. Roman wants to take his music to the international stage and increase his global presence. He has plans for a world tour, performing on some of the famous stages in the world. Roman also wants to leave a mark in the industry as one of the most versatile artists of his generation. In the meantime, his main goal remains to release more great music and keep his fans thrilled.
Rihanna is supporting climate justice through her foundation.
The national hero’s Clara Lionel Foundation is donating $15 million to groups working on climate justice in the United States and the Caribbean. The money will go to 18 organizations, which are described as being on the frontline of the movement.
“At the Clara Lionel Foundation, much of the work is rooted in the understanding that climate disasters, which are growing in frequency and intensity, do not impact all communities equally, with communities of color and island nations facing the brunt of climate change,” Rihanna said in a press release. “This is why CLF prioritizes both climate resilience and climate justice work across the U.S. and Caribbean.”
Clara Lionel Foundation executive director Justine Lucas added, “CLF believes strongly that funders must build partnerships with organizations and acknowledge their deep understanding of what is necessary to achieve climate justice in their own communities.”
Rihanna’s donation is focused on organizations led by women, youth, people of color and LGBTQIA+ communities. Descriptions for each group can be read here.
Check out the full list of groups receiving money from Rihanna and her foundation below.
Pooh Shiesty will be waiting a few more months to find out his punishment for a federal firearms charge.
According to The Commercial Appeal, Pooh Shiesty is scheduled to be sentenced on April 7. District Judge K. Michael Moore will handle the sentencing at the United States Courthouse in Miami.
Pooh Shiesty, whose real name is Lontrell Williams, agreed to a plea deal earlier this month. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess a firearm in furtherance of violent and drug-trafficking crimes. In exchange, prosecutors dropped three charges against him.
The plea deal allowed the Memphis native to avoid a potential life sentence. He was facing charges of conspiring to commit a Hobbs Act robbery, committing a Hobbs Act robbery and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
Pooh Shiesty, whose been behind bars since July 2021, asked to be released on bond after agreeing to the plea deal. Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis denied his request.
“Defendant is not entitled to a renewed bond determination now that he entered a guilty plea to Count One of the Superseding Indictment,” the judge ruled. “Even under the statute invoked by Defendant, the Motion has advanced no evidence, much less clear and convincing evidence, that he is not likely to flee or pose a danger to the community.”
Pooh Shiesty will remain locked up until sentencing. Prosecutors are recommending a 97-month prison sentence.
A house owned by troubled rap star NBA YoungBoy was raided yesterday morning (January 25th.)
According to reports, a SWAT team stormed a texas house the rapper bought for his mother Sherhonda Gaulden.
NBA YoungBoy’s mother was not home at the time the SWAT team busted in the house, but three associates of the rap star were .
Police believe the man were involved in a November shooting, that left one man seriously wounded.
The trio of men were taken into custody by cops, for possessing and assortment of firearms including long guns, pistols and even an AR-15 assault rifle.
In addition to being accused of possessing the guns, Carleon Gallien, Roymellow Williams, and Daryl Brown were also charged with aggravated robbery to aggravated assault.
According to TMZ, Sherhonda Gaulden was not home at the time of the arrest .
Ray J made a trip to Florida to visit with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
David Weintraub, the manager of Ray J, said his client met with Trump to discuss business initiatives. The singer and ex-president also posed together for a photo, which was posted on social media.
“I’ve always admired and respected [Trump’s] business acumen,” Ray J told Page Six. “Our conversation was about job creation, encouraging small business development and how Information Technology plays an important role in the future of our economy.”
He added, “We also agree how important an educated workforce is, as well as the critical need of developing of young people. I’m ready to get started now!”
Ray J and President Trump at Mara Lago discussing Business, Technology, and Black Empowerment! pic.twitter.com/nP9TkAWtyy
The meeting took place a little over two years after Ray J was rumored to be in “secret talks” with Trump to secure a pardon for Suge Knight. The entrepreneur denied the story, which was published by the Daily Mail.
“People make up a lot of different stories about a lot of different things,” Ray J told Variety. “But that story right there, I jumped on top of it because I didn’t want it to spread.”
He continued, “I really don’t know where that one came from but that was kind of loud. Again even how you’re asking me about it, I’m like, ‘Listen, let me get on my social media…’ And I love the Daily Mail, I think they’re the ones who broke it so whoever told them was on a good one.”
The half-brother of Cash Money Records co-founders Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams, who has been incarcerated for over two decades, has recently been released from jail.
Terrance “Gangsta” Williams was sentenced to a life sentence after pleading guilty to federal charges of dealing heroin and plotting to murder dealers in New York.
According to NOLA.com, rumors say Gangsta was the big money who initially bankrolled the meteoric rise of Cash Money Records. He also was allegedly a part of a Louisiana crew called the “Hot Boys,” a name familiar to the Hip-Hop heads.
In 1997, Lil Wayne, Turk, Juvenile, and Christopher “B.G.” Dorsey adopted that tag as a group name for a platinum-selling feature collective within the label that put out songs like “The Block is Hot,” “Bling Bling” and “I Need a Hot Girl.”
In a sworn guilty plea prepared by his former lawyer Arthur “Buddy” Lemann III, Gangsta apparently says he “purchased cars in other persons’ names, told others about a substantial cash investment in a recording company, and had no legitimate source of income.”
However, there is also a handwritten note next to this statement from the third Williams brother saying, “Williams disagrees,” so it is unclear if he did drop an alleged $100,000 into the pot to get Cash Money Records ready for the 99 and 2000s before getting locked up.
In 1998, Gangsta pleaded guilty to engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise and solicitation for murder. The FBI caught him in a scheme to kill some drug dealers from New York in his hometown of New Orleans.
Had he not been caught on a wire and the feds didn’t intercept a package of heroin critical to the murder, Gangsta may have enjoyed some of the success of the entertainment company responsible for Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Young Thug.
According to Federal Bureau of Prisons records, he was released on Jan. 3rd. However, no one knows “why.”
When asked to confirm his release, his attorney Townsend Myers stated that his client received a reduced sentence. Another person not talking is the Interim U.S. Attorney Duane Evans’ office, who declined to comment but stated Judge Lemelle’s ordered the records to be sealed.
According to court records, Williams started cooperating with the government after his arrest. Birdman’s brother gave “substantial assistance” to the government and helped them secure guilty pleas from co-defendants.
“The defendant also provided information to the state authorities regarding a number of murders and urged persons who had witnessed murders to come forward as witnesses and contact the others,” prosecutors wrote.
One of the co-defendants said Williams murdered two of the people: Ishmael Fernandez, a 26-year-old Avondale Shipyards worker, and 19-year-old Colon Cains, who was shot dead in a Chevy Corsica on LaSalle Street.
Gangsta defended himself and said while he didn’t kill the people, he saw who did. He wrote letters to the judge and the Orleans Parish district attorney to confess to witnessing the murders and named the people who allegedly killed them.
He also wrote in these letters that prosecutors agreed to support a sentence reduction for him because he helped them arrest a correctional officer.
Post Malone is taking his love of beer to the next level.
In an interview with Billboard, Post Malone’s manager Dre London said the Republic Records artist will be launching his own beer. The drink is in the early stages of development as its flavor profile is being tested.
Post Malone is no stranger to the alcohol industry. He released a rosé wine called Maison No. 9 in 2020. He’s also starred in multiple Bud Light advertisements.
On the music front, Post Malone is preparing to drop a new album titled Twelve Carat Toothache. He told Billboard the LP will be his shortest to date because it won’t contain filler.
“[The album will] speak more to how I’m feeling at the moment,” he said. “The ups and downs and the disarray and the bipolar aspect of being an artist in the mainstream.”
Post Malone noted he had to rediscover his creative spark in the interview.
“There was a switch that flipped, and it felt like I was making [his 2016 debut] Stoney,” he explained. “I lost that, and the hardest part is getting it back. It ebbs and flows. It’s figuring out: ‘Just because I’m not inspired to do it at the moment doesn’t mean I’m giving up.’”
No release date has been announced for Twelve Carat Toothache. The album will be his first since 2019’s Hollywood’sBleeding.
1500 Or Nothin’ continues to prove over and over again why they are elites in the rap game. The multi-Grammy award-winning musician ensemble was co-founded by Larrance “Rance” Dopson, best known for touring, recording, and producing records for everyone from Nipsey Hussle and Snoop Dogg to Jay Z and Kanye West.
With their roots grounded in Los Angeles, their contributions to the Inglewood community deemed them their own 1500 Day by the City of Los Angeles, honoring them for both their talents and commitment to giving back to the people. Partnering with entrepreneur-philanthropist Twila True, 1500 Or Nothin’ opened their own 1500 Sound Academy in the heart of the city, a 21K square foot facility that resides right across the street from Snoop Dogg’s Inglewood studio. Rance, along with singer, songwriter, and producer James Fauntleroy developed the Academy as a creative hub for artists who want to learn about songwriting, engineering, along with the business side of the industry.
Their long list of credits includes Nipsey Hussle, Jay-Z, Diddy, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, Migos, and many more.
AllHipHop caught up with Rance and James Fauntleroy at the Sound Academy, moments before they shut down the stage with a live concert.
AllHipHop: How does it feel to be here and celebrate 1500 Day?
James: God is good!
Rance: It’s a blessing to be able to even be outside. We deserve this, this community, and bringing people together and celebrating life. Because we’ve been through a lot. Us, we’ve all been through a lot. It’s just a blessing to celebrate.
James: 1500 Day is a city holiday. The City of Los Angeles gave it to us for our community work. When I think about 1500 Day, I think about how hard our journey was. How many people we could help and change in exchange is a worthy sacrifice, so I’m super excited. I’m happy to be able to give back and keep on giving.
AllHipHop: What’s special about this year?
Rance: This year is the first year we actually opened up our stage, we’re breaking it in.
James: This is our first performance.
Rance: First performance, we got a lot of special guests. The mayor’s talking, a lot of our people are here. Shout out to all our partnerships that supported from Rolland to Fender to Youtube, everyone. We’re super excited.
AllHipHop: You guys have a documentary out with Fender correct?
James: We have a bunch of things with Fender. Fender and Rolland, we love those guys. They’re our first two partners. We do scholarships, we do day in the life with students. Product launches and contests, we do a lot of stuff with them. They really helped us make this a better experience, and make it free for the people who we made this for, which are the people in the community and the people that can’t afford it.
AllHipHop: Why is it important for you to give back? Especially 1500 Sound Academy in Inglewood.
Rance: It starts with the core. We get to help the people who we need the most help right now, the hood. We wanted to start there. Also, it’s such a blessing, we’re announcing our partnership with Fubon and TPG today – and we’re expanding to Asia. We have about 10 schools we’re building right now. We’re super excited about that.
AllHipHop: Wow, how do you have time to do all that and do the music…?
Rance: I just hang out with James to get smarter. [laughs]
James: I feel likeI could do more, to be totally honest. I’m only getting started. The first thing we’re trying to do here with the academy is expose people to the value of education. In school, they give us all the same books that none of us read: The Giver, The Catcher in the Rye, etc. all these books. I’m sure they’re fantastic, but at the end of the day, there’s so much more. In life you learn as an adult and as a working professional. So that’s what this is about, I want to make sure we can bring that to where we came from. You know, I’m from here, so it’s serious.
AllHipHop: What was the highlight from Jay-Z’s 4:44 Tour?
Rance: The highlight was his birthday. We bought him this Patek Philippe watch, that’s one of our best shows.
James: It’s probably the cheapest watch he has, but he wore it.
Rance: And he thanked us on stage. It was a crazy time.
AllHipHop: What was it like hearing “What It Feels Like” back when it was finished?
Rance: That song is 8-9 years of us working on the song, so it meant a lot to us. That was one of Nipsey’s favorite songs. That’s literally the song he wanted Jay-Z on, and he just didn’t want to ask him. He doesn’t like asking people for features. It’s a blessing man, to be able to do that. Rest in peace Nip the great.
James: Man, it’s super emotional. It was a masterpiece, they did what they were supposed to do. Honestly, he did so much for us when he was here and he still is. It’s incredible, even from behind the grave he’s helping us immensely. Our business, connections, people he’s introduced us to. It’s just another testament to the energy of this, same thing with the Crenshaw store – he built something beautiful in the middle of what the world considers not valuable, or not important or special. Letting everyone know it is valuable, and they deserve to be around and have the best designs, the best clothes, the best access, whatever. He’s not only an inspiration to us and this, but to everyone with everything he was doing. It’s something we’re trying to keep going in his place.
AllHipHop: What song are you most proud of last year?
Rance: “What It Feels Like,” that was a song that was very special to me. For sure.
James: I’m with that too, I’m singing on there.
AllHipHop: Any artists you’re excited about as of recent?
James: James Fauntleroy is the coldest n#### out. [laughs] That’s what I’m hyped about.
Rance: Yeah me too. [laughs] To be totally honest.
AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let the people now?
James: Read a book baby. Harry Potter, I don’t care what it is. Read n#####!
Rance: Knowledge is power.
James: I got something for you, 1500soundacademy.com, you can go and sign up for our on-campus program, our online program, and our on-demand program. Knowledge is power, learn as much as you can. Get on the internet and research. That’s all you guys need to know. We’ll see you in the right place. If you work hard, we will see your ass somewhere.
