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“For Me” Was Just Dropped By Bread Boi

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Music

“For Me” starts with a prolifically full-sounding orchestral melody that is quickly met with bouncy drums. This has become a staple for Bread Boi’s songs and is later brought together by incredible energy from Bread Boi himself. Bread Boi is a Detroit independent artist that has done nothing but put in work this past year. On his latest track “For Me” the entire song is beautifully put together from wire to wire.

As 2022 starts, Bread Boi continues to grow and release absolute hits. Especially when songs like “For Me” are part of the conversation, Bread Boi has become a part of everyone’s new year’s playlist. Being released just in time for the changing year, Bread Boi really finished off this monumental year with his best song yet. Overall, “For Me” was shockingly good and will quickly become a staple in Bread Boi’s lineup.

This latest single is the best way to finish off 2021 and to begin 2022, Bread Boi continues to deliver time and time again. If you haven’t given “For Me” a listen, be sure to check it out and play it to ring in the new year. We can’t wait to see what’s to come next for Bread Boi as an artist. You can give “For Me” and all of his other amazing releases on his Spotify artist page here. As well as keep up with Bread Boi on his Instagram here, his personal Twitter here, and his Facebook page here.

Trve Comes Up Big Hitting 1 Million Streams On Spotify With “Can’t Go A Day”

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Music

Nowadays in the music industry, things are changing and it seems nothing is ever predictable. Trve from Atlanta has been an example of this with his song “Can’t Go A Day”, resurfacing and hitting 1 million streams. The 2020 release found a pocket of internet attention and has since taken Trve’s music career to new heights.
The viral song “Can’t Go A Day” starts out with a popular hi-hat pattern that brings high energy straight out of the gate.

Trve then raps about living a crazy lifestyle about popping pills and partying hard. This rockstar life has attracted thousands of new fans that want to party and live a fast lifestyle.
Besides Trve’s audio, Trve also released a music video – which also contributed to the song going viral. Check out Trve’s million stream song below on Spotify and follow the rapper on Instagram.

Trve on Instagram: www.instagram.com/trve

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Itslitobbs Understands That To Go Far – You Need To Build A. Great Team:

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Music

San Diego’s very own rising star, Itslitobbs is starting to buzz in his city, and he gives some of that credit to the incredible team he’s put together. On his last few singles, which amassed hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify, he’s worked with Producers such as Rae, Bananana, and Bier Music. He said, “They always send me anything they got as soon as they produce it.” He goes on to say the quality is so dope that “I never have to worry about stuff sounding off.” On the gram – Itslitobbs has some visually captivating content. For this – he collaborates with long-time friend and creative director Tariq Johnson. Tariq is known for his work with Kendrick Lamar and many other legends. Itslitobbs said, “Tariq is truly a creative genius and very supportive friend in my journey”. Itslitobbs also credits his success to his community and rougher upbringing.

He said, “My upbringing is the reason I can’t be fooled or played. I grew up in a place where you have to look out for yourself and be able to read people’s intentions”. Finally, his Fiancé is his rock. She helped him see beyond the day-to-day hustle to a bigger vision for himself, his friends, and his family. With such a strong foundation – We are excited to see what Itslitobbs does next and how far he goes on his journey.
Check Itslitobbs on Spotify x Socials: Bangers with the Boys: 

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Pooh Shiesty Denied Bond While Awaiting Sentencing In Firearms Case

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Pooh Shiesty will remain behind bars until he’s sentenced for a firearms conspiracy charge.

According to The Commercial Appeal, the Memphis native’s request to be released on bond was denied on Thursday (January 13). He has been locked up in Florida since July 2021.

Pooh Shiesty, whose real name is Lontrell Williams, sought to get out on bond after agreeing to a plea deal in his firearms case. The 22-year-old rapper’s attorneys suggested a $1 million bond, but Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis denied the motion.

“Defendant is not entitled to a renewed bond determination now that he entered a guilty plea to Count One of the Superseding Indictment,” the court 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 pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess a firearm in furtherance of violent and drug-trafficking crimes earlier this month.

As part of a plea deal, federal prosecutors dropped three other charges against Pooh Shiesty. The Gucci Mane protégé 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.

No date has been set for Pooh Shiesty’s sentencing. Judge Louis and prosecutors have recommended a 97-month prison sentence.

How JT5K Breaking Barriers and Dominating the Industry Ever Since Signing With Ruby Recordings

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Music

As the music sector gears up for confident growth in 2022, the billion-dollar industry is keen on empowering skillful artists, singers, and songwriters through competent and accomplished recording labels that are sure to do infinite wonders to their budding careers. Equipped with passion, perseverance, determination, and a whole lot of flair, aspiring and established musicians have signed with one of the industry’s well-known recording labels, Ruby Recordings.

Ruby Recordings was launched in 2015 and has since been unrelenting when producing remarkable talents such as FriO Isa Blaque, AB Tazz, and so much more. In May 2020, they signed JT5K, a Canadian rapper from Edmonton, Alberta, who went viral for his exceptional skills and was dubbed one of hip-hop’s hidden musical gems. His debut single “Came From Nothing,” featuring John Cardiff and Trizzy, was released on June 12, 2020, and instantly catapulted Ruby Recordings into the industry’s most prominent names. 

In 2021, JT5K was able to amass over 2.2 million streams on Spotify alone, an impressive feat considering that the rapper has only just begun his career. Since then, JT5K has gained immeasurable support from major Spotify playlists like New Music Friday and Northern Bars. 

Kicking off his career at only twenty-one years old, JT5K elevated his social media accounts and platforms to his benefit by posting entertaining content such as music and freestyling videos for his loyal fanbase. JT5K created a buzz with his audience by creating everlasting music for their playlists based on catchy beats, harmonic melodies, and memorable hooks. Despite his newfound success, the rapper intends to tell everyone that he isn’t just the typical rapper. He prides himself on being passionate about his music, evident through his track of dropping five projects despite being new to the game. 

From 2018 to 2021, JT5K has proven its worth by surpassing over 3 million streams on Spotify. His ability to tell personal stories from his rough childhood, as his lyrics continues to captivate and amass audiences from all over the world, including over 100 countries. His constant success from his songs like “Came From Nothing,” “Resisting,” and “Bubble Gum Kisses” has landed him a solidified position in Ruby Recordings.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic halting major productions for many, the rising musician continues to persevere and work on his numerous projects in his very own home studio, producing hit after hit to be able to create an entire album through his determination. 

Through Ruby Recordings’ outstanding and inherent perception of managing its musical talents, it has proven to be more than just an emerging authority in the ever-evolving industry. As the label continues to instill passion in its aspiring experts, Ruby Recordings’ objective prevails by maximizing its talent’s capabilities and shaping them into what they truly hope to be.

Check out their Instagram pages for updates on JT5K and Ruby Recordings. You can also head to their official website to learn more about Ruby Recordings and its other talents.

Kanye West Raps He Wants To “Beat Pete Davidson’s A$$.”

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Uncategorized
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It looks like Kanye West is not over the fact that he has lost Kim Kardashian to comedian Pete Davidson.

We’ve known for quite some time that he wants to stay with Kim Kardashian, even though he is dating another person. The fact that she is now dating this white guy, seems to be under his skin more than anything.

So, we have seen Kanye in the studio with The Game. And Hit-Boy. Right now and in most of those videos, there were intentional efforts to mute the audio. But there was one clip that emerge triumphantly and gave us a clue as to what Kanye West is talking about in this newest collaboration.

“God saved me from that crash/ just so I can beat Pete Davidson’s ass.”

Kanye West literally wraps this line in the new song “My Life Was Never Eazy,” incriminating himself if something does happen in the future.

By the way, this comes on the heels of Kanye being accused of assaulting a fan. I felt like that fan was out of line! But, the energy and the timing are very bad for Kanye West at this point!

“Uncut Gems” star Julia Fox is actually a hottie. I am not sure why he cannot move on past Kim Kardashian and Pete – maybe it’s just his ego!

Or maybe he’s just hurting! Either way, he has lost his wife to Pete Davidson. I do not think that he is getting Kim jealous by dating this foxy babe.

Jet Life Co-Founder Young Roddy Raps About What He Lives on New Single “Weed & Women”

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music

Young Roddy’s upcoming album is slated for release on February 18th; he’s been building up the hype for the project since November when he dropped his single “Out The Hood” with Conway The Machine.

With a strong finish to 2021, Roddy carries plenty of momentum into this year, and rightfully so: his last two singles have featured appearances from Killer Mike and Conway The Machine. He’s given listeners a taste of what is to come on his upcoming album and the New Orleans-native continues to do so with the release of his latest single, “Weed & P####.”

Produced by Wes King, who has worked with Roddy in the past, most notably on “Don’t F### Around” featuring Kevin Gates and Cozz, the track sees Roddy tap into his smooth, soulful flows. The production puts Roddy in his element, as he lets listeners know exactly what’s on his mind, which is all but crystal clear from the song’s title. 

Across his career and within his music, Roddy has always maintained a level of authenticity that is refreshing and genuine, and it’s no different on “Weed & P####.” With Roddy’s album “Never Question God” releasing on February 18th, he shows his audience that he’s still got the same penchant for irresistible flows and uncanny ability to create anthem-like hooks. 

Tap in with Roddy on “Weed & P####”

LISTEN TO THE TRACK HERE: https://babygrande.fanlink.to/WeedAndWomen   

For more info on Roddy, please visit: https://linktr.ee/Roddy31st 

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Babygrande has a catalog of over 3000 albums, music videos, and online content that includes Hip-Hop, EDM, indie rock, and everything in between. Babygrande has helped launch the careers of new artists and has nurtured the careers of seasoned veterans. As it heads towards its 25th Anniversary, Babygrande continues to focus on quality music and working with artists whose work ethic, craftsmanship, talent, and sounds are superior. 

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Morris Day Joins Forces With Big Daddy Kane For “Grown Man” Video

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Two music legends, Morris Day of The Time and Big Daddy Kane, have linked up for a new single titled “Grown Man.”

After releasing the track in November, Morris Day and Big Daddy Kane recently shot a music video for their anthem. The duo filmed the visuals at former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar’s nightclub Cabo Wabo in Las Vegas.

Morris Day and Big Daddy Kane’s “Grown Man” video was directed by Detroit’s own Champtown and the Notorious D.O.P Matthias Saunders, who also served as the cinematographer.

“Grown Man” was produced by The Whole 9 production team. Freckles The Writer co-wrote the single with Morris Day and Big Daddy Kane.

Morris Day and Big Daddy Kane previously worked together on the former’s 1992 album Guaranteed. The influential artists collaborated on a song called “Angel Don’t.”

Decades later, Day and Kane reunited for “Grown Man.” The two are now billing themselves as The Mack Pack, which hopefully means they’ve got more collaborative singles in the works.

Any new music from Day or Kane is a welcomed sight since both men haven’t dropped albums in years. Day’s last solo album It’s About Time was released in 2004 while BDK hasn’t put out a project since 1998’s Veteranz Day LP.

Take a look at some behind the scenes footage of Morris Day and Big Daddy Kane’s upcoming video for “Grown Man.”

Jan. 6 Rioters Made Rap Songs And Videos About Being At The Capitol; FEDS Issue Charges And Are Handing Out Sentences

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Several of the insurrectionists that stormed the nation’s Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, made rap songs and videos about their participation in the riot. One is sentenced to house arrest, but the other two are awaiting their fates.

The Feds have charged rapper Billy Knutson aka Playboy The Beast with a criminal complaint that included disorderly conduct in a Capitol building and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds after he dropped the song, “Patriots: Message To The World” about his participation that day on his YouTube channel. 

The video, which shows scenes from the riot, has gained over 60,000 views. But that’s not how the FBI got wind of it. One of his family members snitched and ratted him out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSO_wsEgFeQ

Playboy The Beast spits, “We been fighting for y’all, and this how you treat us? Calling us traitors and claim we not peaceful?” But his wonky rhyme flow is not why he has been charged. 

According to Yahoo News, the Proud Boys sympathizer was captured on surveillance video entering the Capitol through a broken window near the doors of the Senate wing. He is further seen taping pictures and recording inside of the building. Through their investigation, the FBI determined he left after a few minutes. The cellphone number he used for an application submitted in North Carolina registered as one mobile device located at the riot. 

The FBI proved through tech, but tipped off by his flagrant rap video, that he was there. 

He went before a federal magistrate judge on Wednesday, Jan. 12 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and was released.

He is one of 700 people who have been charged with federal crimes connected to the Jan. 6 insurrection. He is not the only one to make a rap song.

Felipe Marquez, who has been sentenced to three months of home confinement, put out a remix of Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me.” The Florida native’s spin on the chart-topping song featured lyrics like “We even fist-bumped police,” and “We were taking selfies.”

Antionne Brodnax aka Bugzie the Don released the cover art to his rap album called, “The Capital.” On it, he is sitting on the hood of a police truck during the riot. He was charged and pleaded guilty to riot-related offenses in October. He will be sentenced in two weeks, on Jan. 27 for his participation in the insurrection.

Their rap songs didn’t get them to the top of the charts, but first in line for treasonous convictions.

Issa Rae’s Raedio Partners With Google For Creators Program Honoring Women Of Color

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Issa Rae’s Raedio company has announced a new partnership with Google. The collaborative effort is being used to increase the representation of women of color in the music industry.

Google and Raedio will select two composers and two female artists to receive funding and resources. The recipients will reportedly maintain full ownership of the music that they create within the program.

“This partnership is perfectly aligned with my mission in helping open doors and provide opportunities for women to succeed and flourish in their craft,” says Insecure star/co-creator Issa Rae. “I can’t wait to see the impact this program and partnership has on the selectees and the music that is created as a result.”  

According to a press release, the funding for the two female artists will cover recording fees, producer costs, and marketing expenses for a 3-5 song EP. The chosen recipients will also receive consultation from the Raedio team.

“We are proud to partner with Google to support women in music,” states Raedio president Benoni Tagoe. “As an audio everywhere company, Raedio places artists’ work in as many places where music is consumed as possible, increasing their visibility among fans and consumers, in turn increasing their earning potential.”

Benoni Tagoe adds, “Raedio Creator Program Supported by Google is another way for us to do this by providing a platform, tangible resources, mentorship, and amplification for aspiring talent. We look forward to selecting the final artists and composers and supporting them in their musical journeys.”

The music created through the Raedio Creators Program will be available across all DSPs. Plus, all songs from the forthcoming EP will be added to the Raedio library for pitching and sync opportunities. Google is also financing the production and development of one music video for each artist. 

The two selected composers will receive funding to cover their recording and artist collaboration costs for a series of collections dedicated to television, film, and brand syncs. Raedio’s music supervision team is pledging to look for opportunities to place the composers’ original tracks in music supervision projects.

“We are proud to create these four grants in partnership with Raedio with a goal of underscoring the importance in providing access and opportunity for women of color pursuing audio careers within the entertainment industry,” said Elle Roth-Brunet, Google’s Entertainment Partnerships Lead.

Elle Roth-Brunet continues, “This program is an extension of Google’s dedication to championing diversity within the entertainment industry and we look forward to hearing the artistic contributions of all who participate.”

Submissions for the Raedio Creators Program Supported by Google open in early February 2022. The chosen artists and composers will be announced in March 2022. 

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Anderson .Paak Connects With Elmo & Cookie Monster On ‘Sesame Street’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Popular Sesame Street character Elmo has been a meme machine in recent weeks. A video of the friendly television monster’s visible frustration with his friend Zoe’s pet rock, Rocco, went viral.

In addition to that internet craze, the Sesame Street world and the Hip Hop world recently came together. Elmo, along with Cookie Monster, connected with rapper/singer Anderson .Paak for a segment on the HBO Max show.

Anderson .Paak, Elmo, and Cookie Monster united to help inform the young viewers of Sesame Street about different holidays. The Silk Sonic member and the colored puppets presented the “What is a Holiday?” song.

Elmo’s rivalry with Rocco took over the internet as social media users weighed in on the celebrity feud of the year so far. A clip showing Elmo and Zoe’s dispute over an oatmeal raisin cookie spread across TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram.

The situation led to Elmo releasing an official statement. He tweeted, “Don’t worry everybody! Elmo and Zoe practiced sharing and are still best buds forever! Elmo loves you Zoe! Ha ha ha! Elmo doesn’t want to talk about Rocco.”

Even Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson responded to another one of Elmo’s tweets where the three-and-a-half-year-old Elmo’s World star asked if anyone has ever seen a rock eat a cookie. Johnson responded, “Yes, my friend. This Rock devours cookies. All kinds of cookies.”

https://twitter.com/wumbooty/status/1478193742075023365?s=20

Breeze Mantana – “Bugatti in the Lake/ Act Too” Ft. Money Makin’ Nique

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Music


Fresh off of a stellar year, Breeze Mantana is picking up right where he left off.

The Mount Vernon, NY native’s trademark style has been able to galvanize a loyal audience that clamors for new material, and he’s kicked 2022 off right with a brand new visual.

Filmed by Freako Vasquez, the music video is a collaboration with Westside Atlanta’s own Money Makin’ Nique and pays homage to the iconic television series ‘The Sopranos’ 6th season where Tony Soprano visits the Lake House for his birthday.

Check out the video for “Bugatti in the Lake/ Act Too” below, and stream ‘Hors D’oeuvres’ which is currently available on all streaming platforms.

Gunna & Killer Mike To Appear On HBO’s ‘Chillin Island’ Series

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

HBO is presenting an unscripted series titled Chillin Island which is narrated by Steven Wright. The program, co-produced by Spotify, debuted on Friday, December 17.

Chillin Island centers around Alec “Despot” Reinstein, Ashok “Dap” Kondabolu, and Aleksey “Lakutis” Weintraub inviting people to join them at the edge of nature. Their guests commune in areas such as deserts and swamps. 

An upcoming episode of Chillin Island will feature appearances by Atlanta-based rap stars Gunna and Killer Mike. That installment of the show will debut tonight (January 14) at 10:30 pm ET/PT on HBO Max.

“There’s been an explosion of really inventive TV produced over the past few years, but nothing can prepare you for Chillin Island,” stated Nina Rosenstein, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming.

Rosenstein added, “It’s a brilliant mix of offbeat observations and weirdly funny revelations built around three unconventional hosts, some well-known rappers, and exotic locations. It’s quirky, irreverent, and at times, profound.”

Gunna recently released his DS4Ever album. The project is expected to open in the Billboard 200 chart’s Top 5. Killer Mike is one-half of the Hip Hop duo known as Run The Jewels with El-P. 2020’s RTJ4 is the group’s most recent album.

Gunna (photo credit: Photograph by Matt Glueckert/HBO)
Killer Mike (photo credit: Photograph by Matt Glueckert/HBO)

Cordae Talks Sending ‘From A Birds Eye View’ Album To Chris Paul, Dave Chappelle, & Colin Kaepernick

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Maryland-raised emcee Cordae is back with his sophomore studio album. From a Birds Eye View landed on DSPs this morning (January 14). The 24-year-old Grammy nominee became a Twitter trending topic on Friday.

In order to promote the LP, Cordae spoke to Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1’s New Music Daily. The Atlantic recording artist discussed sharing From a Birds Eye View with various celebrities before its release.

“I sent it to CP3, to Chris Paul. I sent it to Dave Chappelle. I sent it to Colin Kaepernick,” said Cordae. “All of who are like very good friends of mine. Not really nervous, just more so… they’ll send me like some sneakers or something exclusive before it comes out, always. But so I just like to return the favor.”

Cordae Recruits A Star-Studded Lineup For FABEV

From a Birds Eye View includes guest appearances by Gunna, Lil Wayne, H.E.R., Lil Durk, Stevie Wonder, Freddie Gibbs, Eminem, and Roddy Ricch. Production was provided by Kid Culture, Raphael Saadiq, Jake One, Hit-Boy, Boi-1da, Vinylz, and others.

“Every song that I make where I add another artist to, I just think about what color palette that they’re going to add to the song. I think about what their vocal tone is like a paintbrush, if you would. What are they going to add to this? And I just like to curate dope, dope things,” explained Cordae.

He also told Zane Lowe, “[FABEV is] only 12 songs, and two of those are interludes. And I just always want to make a cohesive body of work. That’s my main thing. I just want to make a cohesive body of work that I can stand upon. And 20 years from now, 10 years from now and be proud of and be happy about. Like each of these bodies of work are my babies man, for real.”

NLE Choppa & Moneybagg Yo Join Forces For “Too Hot” Single

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Two of the hottest rappers in Memphis have linked up for a new collaboration. NLE Choppa’s “Too Hot” single features fellow Tennessee native Moneybagg Yo.

“Too Hot” will appear on NLE Choppa’s upcoming new mixtape titled Me vs. Me. The 16-track project is dropping on Friday, January 21, 2022.

“I just dropped one of the hardest songs y’all gone here this year, respectfully, Humble’LY 🤷🏽‍♂️😮‍💨🔥🔥 ‘TOO HOT,” tweeted NLE Choppa on Friday morning.

Me vs. Me also includes contributions by Atlanta’s Young Thug and Chicago’s Polo G. The official music video for “Jumpin” featuring Polo G has already amassed more than 14 million views on YouTube.

NLE Choppa previously released the Top Shotta album in 2020. That 20-track project peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200 chart and earned Gold certification. His catalog also contains 2019’s Cottonwood EP.

Yo Gotti’s Lawyer Denies Representing Young Dolph Murder Suspect

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Arthur Horne, the legal counsel for Yo Gotti, isn’t representing one of the suspects in the Young Dolph murder case.

Horne issued a statement denying any involvement with Young Dolph’s alleged killer Justin Johnson on Thursday (January 13).

Multiple stories were published claiming Johnson was represented by Horne. Young Dolph was a longtime rival of Horne’s client Yo Gotti, prompting the attorney to set the record straight.

“After reading a few recent articles, receiving numerous phone calls and text messages from friends and colleagues, it has come to my attention that my name and my law firm have been associated with an individual who was recently arrested for the murder of Adolph Thornton Jr. also known as Young Dolph,” the lawyer wrote. “At this time, I would like to dispel any rumors and/or misinformation that relates to my representation involving anyone charged in the murder of Adolph Thornton Jr.”

Horne emphasized, “At no time have I now or ever been retained to represent any of the individuals arrested for the murder of Young Dolph.”

Johnson, 23, and Cornelius Smith, 32, were charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Young Dolph. Shundale Barnett, 27, was arrested for accessory after the fact to first-degree murder for allegedly helping Johnson evade the law.

Young Dolph was shot and killed in Memphis on November 17, 2021. He was 36.

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Kendrick Lamar Producing Live-Action Comedy With ‘South Park’ Creators

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Kendrick Lamar has teamed up with the creators of South Park for a feature film.

K. Dot and Dave Free’s pgLang company is producing a live-action comedy alongside South Park’s Matt Stone and Trey Parker.

The film’s script is being penned by PFFR’s Vernon Chatman, a veteran South Park contributor. Chatman is known for creating shows such as MTV2’s Wonder Showzen and Adult Swim’s The Shivering Truth.

Kendrick Lamar, Dave Free and the South Park crew’s upcoming film tells the story of a young Black man who interns as a slave reenactor at a living history museum. The main character discovers his white girlfriend’s ancestors once owned his.

Production for the live-action comedy is scheduled to begin in the spring. No director is attached to the Kendrick Lamar-produced project.

Paramount Pictures will handle the theatrical distribution for the upcoming film. Paramount Plus has acquired the movie’s streaming rights.

“On behalf of Paramount Pictures and the wider ViacomCBS family, we look forward to ushering in the first theatrical collaboration from these creative visionaries and galvanizing audiences worldwide around a powerful storytelling experience,” Paramount Pictures’ President and CEO Brian Robbins said in a press release.

Kendrick Lamar and his business partner Dave Free launched pgLang in 2020. The two have described it as “a multi-lingual, at service company.”

Roddy Ricch Cancels ‘SNL’ Performance Due To COVID-19 Exposure

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Roddy Ricch will not be performing on the January 15 episode of Saturday Night Live.

The Atlantic Records rapper had to cancel his planned performance after being exposed to COVID-19. Roddy Ricch announced he was pulling out of the show in an Instagram Stories post on Wednesday (January 12).

“Due to recent COVID exposure on my team and to keep everyone safe I won’t be able to perform on SNL this weekend,” he wrote via social media. “I’m working with the SNL team to lock in a new date though! LOVE STAY SAFE.”

The 23-year-old artist was supposed to be Saturday Night Live’s first musical guest of 2022. Roddy Ricch will be replaced by indie pop band Bleachers on the first SNL episode of the year.

Roddy Ricch’s SNL gig was going to be an opportunity for him to promote his latest album Live Life Fast, which was released in December. The LP debuted in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200, but it didn’t experience the same level of success as 2019’s Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial.

Live Life Fast peaked at No. 4, selling 62,000 equivalent album units in its first week. Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, on the other hand, spent four weeks at No. 1 on the chart.

Former Death Row Records Rapper CPO Boss Hogg Dies At 52

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: News

Lil Nation a.k.a. CPO Boss Hogg was one of the mainstays of the 1990s gangsta rap and West Coast Hip-Hop movement. However, the Compton, California native died this week at the age of 52.

Details are not public but the rapper had considerable health challenges in his life some of which were chronicled on his social media. Years ago, he survived congenital heart failure.

Lil Nation came to prominence as an understudy of NWA’s MC Ren as the lead rapper in CPO. He made a huge splash with To Hell And Black in 1990 with the lead song “Ballad of a Menace. CPO included Vince “Lil’ Nation” Edwards and DJ Clarence “D.J. Train” Lars, as well as producer Daron “Young D” Sapp. To Hell and Black reached No. 33 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Billboard charts. Later, Lil’ Nation, a man of a large stature, or called himself CPO Boss Hogg or just CPO, as a soloist.

Eventually, he signed to Death Row Records under the moniker CPO Boss Hogg but he never released an album on the label. He did, however, appear on the Above The Rim soundtrack in 1994, and Murder Was The Case. He even rapped with Tupac Shakur on “Picture Me Rollin.”

Condolences to family and friends of CPO Boss Hogg aka Lil Nation.

Kanye West Under Investigation For Criminal Battery

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

An explosive bomb just dropped on billionaire rapper Yeezy and it is not pretty.

According to TMZ, Kanye West has been named a suspect in an alleged battery assault case on Thursday, Jan. 13.

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the incident, trying to figure out if the chart-topping producer-turned-rapper truly participated in the crime.

According to the police, the rapper got into an argument with a fan who wanted an autograph around 3 AM in DTLA. The news outlet placed the altercation at the SoHo Warehouse but said it was unsure if he was there before the scuffle started.

A source told TMZ that the “Jesus is King” rapper pushed someone.

If this is the fullest extent of the incident, he may be hit with a misdemeanor battery charge and face up to six months max in jail if convicted.

Earlier that evening Kanye was out at the club Delilah in WeHo with his new girlfriend, Julia Fox. Fox, in the video, decides to stay at home while Yeezy signs autographs and goes to the next spot.

The alleged battery happened after he leaves Delilah late Wednesday or early Thursday.

Kanye’s team has not addressed the investigation or the alleged assault.  But this can’t be good if it is true.