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Bella Hadid Lost “Many” Jobs For Supporting Palestine

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Pop News
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Bella Hadid has claimed she lost “so many” jobs and friends after she began to voice support for Palestine.

In a recent interview with Noor Tagouri for the podcast Rep, the model discussed the backlash she has received over her decision to campaign for Palestinian rights during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Bella’s father, Mohamed Hadid, was born into a Palestinian Muslim family but moved to the U.S. when he was a teenager.

“I really do believe that if I started speaking about Palestine when I was 20, I wouldn’t have gotten the recognition and the respect that I have now,” she said. “I had so many companies stop working with me. I had friends that completely dropped me, like even friends that I had been having dinner with at their home on Friday nights for seven years like now just won’t let me at their house anymore.”

Bella went on to share that she often felt disconnected from her father’s side of the family when growing up and recalled how she once had a lightbulb moment while speaking to her cousin Lena.

“I was like, ‘Oh my gosh! This is the pain I’ve been feeling. This is the disconnect I’ve been feeling.’ I wasn’t around my Palestinian family. I was barely around Arabs growing up,” the 25-year-old continued.

Elsewhere in the conversation, Bella called out the World Values Network for taking out a full-page advertisement in The New York Times back in May 2021 to brand her support for Palestine as antisemitic.

The ad also referred to Bella’s siblings Gigi and Anwar Hadid.

“It was really disappointing for me because we all really have taken time and money, subscriptions to read something that we really felt was powerful, had integrity and educational. And at this point it was just, they sold their soul,” she continued. “I think that was really, the word is disappointing, but the entire country of Israel, @israel on Twitter tweeted at me. That’s what’s interesting is that when I speak about Palestine, I get labeled as something that I’m not. But I can speak about the same thing that’s happening there, happening somewhere else in the world, and it’s honorable. So, what’s the difference?”

Diddy Denies Dissing R&B After Backlash

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has clarified his declaration that “R&B is dead.”

During an Instagram Live session with Timbaland last week, the Last Night rapper declared that “R&B is motherf**king dead as of right now.”

During the session, he explained, “R&B gotta be judged to a certain thing… R&B is not a hustle. This s### is about feeling your vulnerability.”

With the implication that modern R&B doesn’t meet these standards, he continued, “It’s our fault for accepting anything less for anybody getting on a mic. I feel like there was a death of R&B singing, and I’m a part of bringing that s### back!”

Diddy’s comments received criticism from other musicians, with Brent Faiyaz calling the gatekeeping of music genres “primitive” and Chris Brown telling Diddy to “respectfully shut up.”

The rapper clarified his comments on Twitter.

“It’s been 3 days of the debate… This is the clarity of the message… It’s not disrespect to anybody,” Diddy began in a thread. “This conversation was out of love and me purposely wanting to bring attention to R&B! It was something that I saw the effect of the Hip hop and R&B balance. That balance is honesty and realness when it comes together, melodies, vulnerability and most importantly LOVE!”

He summarised, “This message is that R&B game needs more love, vulnerability, (and) support!”

Vanessa Bryant Pays Tribute To Kobe On His Birthday Despite Emotional Trial

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The first full week of Vanessa Bryant’s trial against Los Angeles County ended on Friday, August 19th, with the NBA All-Star’s widow and mother of his children taking the stand. 

Even while fighting for justice for her love, she celebrated his life.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, Vanessa Bryant is suing the County after LA Sheriff’s deputies and LA County Fire Department captains shared graphic photos of her husband Kobe Bryant and her daughter Gigi of Bryant’s 2020 fatal helicopter accident. 

Seven other people also lost their lives on that devastating day.

The crash happened on January 26th, 2020, and by March of that year, at the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Vanessa Bryant’s lawyers filed her complaint.

During the trial, and before Bryant took the stand, a county coroner “described the scene’s utter carnage, offering jurors insight into the horrifying images likely captured by the first responders who snapped improper photos — some including human remains — that would make their way to several people in the aftermath of the crash, ultimately prompting an agency-wide effort to keep them contained,” according to the Insider.

One of those human remains was of the athlete. A bartender who saw the leaked images identified Kobe by his skin tone and the tattoos on his arm and said, “there were just parts.”

During their testimonies, law enforcement, both deputies and captains, said that they took the pictures and shared them with others because their curiosity got the best of them.

Some believed it was a mandate of the job and two deputies confessed that taking the flicks and sharing them was a way to “alleviate stress.”

The County hired outside counsel to assist in this case. Mira Hashmall, who is working with the municipality, said, “… The testimony in this trial has repeatedly shown that County emergency personnel responded heroically to the January 2020 helicopter crash and that since then, the County has successfully prevented any of its site photography of the incident from ever being publicly disseminated.” 

She continued, “It is undisputed these images do not exist in the media or on the Internet, and the families have never seen them.”

“A neutral forensic examination confirmed there are no remaining photos containing victims’ remains,” remarked Hashmall. “The County is not responsible for the Plaintiffs’ decision to publicize in this trial the graphic details of the fatal injuries suffered by their loved ones — precisely the information the County has worked tirelessly over the last two and a half years to keep confidential.”

Still, Vanessa Bryant took the stand on Friday and declared what they did was wrong, and this case is about making them pay for exploiting her husband’s death because he was famous.

TMZ reports she learned about the photographs being shared by the Los Angeles Times, saying the news destroyed her, a very different story than what Hashmall said.

“I felt like I wanted to run down the block and scream,” Vanessa Bryant stated. “I can’t escape my body. I can’t escape what I feel.”

She felt “blindsided, devastated, hurt, and betrayed” by the officers and first responders.

“I trusted them,” she said. “I trusted them to not do these things.”

She mentioned how they took pictures of Gigi and moved her body so they could get their photos, saying how this further betrayed the #girldad even in his death.

“They took advantage that Daddy couldn’t protect her,” she said. “He was at the morgue.”

Bereaved, sobbing, and still powerfully strong, she said, “Nobody should ever have to see their family in that way.”

The widow remembers her babies through various tributes on Instagram. The most recent would be a birthday tribute for Kobe, who would have been 44 today (August 23rd) had he survived the crash.

She posted a throwback pic on social media of the two hugging as he wore his 2009 Los Angeles Lakers championship T-shirt and hat.

The caption was simply, “Happy birthday, baby! I love you and miss you so much! #44 ❤️ @kobebryant.”

Long life the Black Mamba.

Tidal Launches Music School Learning Hub

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Tidal celebrates the back-to-school season with a new playlist series. The streaming service fronted by Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter launched the Music School on August 22.

The “learning hub” presents collections of songs inspired by unique genres and geographic locations. Additionally, Tidal designed the Music School’s editorial content to expand users’ knowledge and appreciation across musical categories.

“While music trends change, the foundational sounds highlighted throughout these playlists will continue to shape music for years to come. As listeners, knowing this history builds a deeper appreciation and elevates the connection between artists and fans,” said Tidal’s Tony Gervino.

The service’s EVP/Editor-In-Chief of Programming and Editorial continues, “Through content like the Music School, we’re doubling down on our mission to put artists and music fans first by creating new ways to listen to and discover new music.”

Music School’s components include the “Genre For Beginners” section, the “Dive Deeper” section, the “For Kids” section, the “Musicology” section, and the “Geography For Beginners” section. Tidal will refresh the playlists on a regular basis.

Jay-Z purchased Tidal’s parent company, Aspiro, in January 2015 for $56.2 million. In March 2021, the Jack Dorsey-founded Square, Inc. company acquired majority ownership of Tidal for a reported $297 million. Jay-Z held onto a board position.

JID Taps Yasiin Bey, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk & More For ‘The Forever Story’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Dreamville-backed emcee JID recruited some big names for his The Forever Story. The album’s tracklist features a mixture of Hip Hop legends and contemporary performers.

Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) will appear on JID’s “Stars” track along with the Canadian band BadBadNotGood. Young Money’s Lil Wayne and Atlanta rapper Kenny Mason show up on “Just in Time.”

Fellow Dreamville acts EarthGang (“Can’t Punk Me”) and Ari Lennox (“Can’t Make U Change”) have features on The Forever Story as well. JID also called on his cousin, Johnta Austin, for the “Better Days” song.

The 32-year-old former Hampton University student further highlights his hometown of Atlanta by putting 21 Savage and Baby Tate together on “Surround Sound.” Chicago’s Lil Durk contributes to “Bruddanem.”

JID shared the official visualizer for “2007” on YouTube. He reportedly planned to use the song as the closer for The Forever Story before releasing it as a loosie. “2007” followed the “Dance Now” music video which landed on August 9. 

Christo executive produced JID’s The Forever Story. The studio LP drops on Friday, August 26 via Dreamville Records/Interscope Records. Previously, JID released The Never Story in 2017 and DiCaprio 2 in 2018.

Plus, his catalog contains several projects by Spillage Village, the music collective also made up of EarthGang, 6lack, and others. Earlier this year, JID scored the biggest Hot 100 hit of his career when “Enemy” with Imagine Dragons peaked at #5.

JID’s The Forever Story Tracklist:

  1. “Galaxy”
  2. “Raydar”
  3. “Dance Now” with Kenny Mason
  4. “Crack Sandwich”
  5. “Can’t Punk Me” featuring EarthGang
  6. “Surround Sound” featuring 21 Savage & Baby Tate
  7. “Kody Blu 31”
  8. “Bruddanem” featuring Lil Durk & Spokenword by Mustafa The Poet
  9. “Sistanem”
  10. “Can’t Make U Change” featuring Ari Lennox
  11. “Stars” featuring Yasiin Bey & BADBADNOTGOOD
  12. “Just in Time” featuring Lil Wayne & Kenny Mason
  13. “Money”
  14. “Better Days” featuring Johnta Austin     
  15. “Lauder Too” featuring Rayvn Lanae
‘The Forever Story’ Cover Art

Cardi B To Direct Offset’s Upcoming Music Video

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Cardi B does not stay out of the headlines for long. This time, the Grammy-winning rapper’s latest news revolves around her getting set to sit in the director’s chair again.

On August 21, Cardi B responded to a Twitter account that posted a scene from a short film by Atlanta-area artist Lyrik London. The snippet featured dancers performing to Cardi’s 2019 single “Press.”

“Love it. ❤️❤️❤️This was not my highest song but this was one of my best videos. DIRECTED BY ME!” wrote Cardi in response to Lyrik London’s tweet.

Is Offset Collaborarting With Chlöe Bailey?

One of Cardi B’s fan pages then asked the Bronx-bred entertainer to direct more videos. In a quote-tweet, Cardi responded, “I’m directing one [of] Offset’s music videos with a very sexy, talented artist 😉… It’s going to [be] amazing.”

R&B singer-songwriter Chlöe Bailey had the Bardi Gang speculating she was the “very sexy, talented artist” who collaborated with Offset. The “Have Mercy” vocalist liked the tweet announcing Cardi B’s involvement with the MV.

Offset reportedly teased a collab with Chlöe Bailey on an episode of Bardi Gang Radio. Chlöe previously worked with Cardi B on Facebook’s Cardi Tries reality show. In 2021, Bailey went viral for her cover of Cardi’s “Be Careful.”

Cardi B & Offset Have Worked Together On Several Occasions

Offset released “5 4 3 2 1” on August 19. The track is Set’s first solo single in three years. He also teased a forthcoming song called “CODE” featuring Moneybagg Yo will drop on Friday, August 26.

The self-directed music video for Cardi B’s “Press” currently has 107 million views on YouTube. The Slade Da Monsta and Key Wane-produced song peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Cardi B and Offset have worked together on music numerous times. The married couple joined forces for records such as “Lick,” “Motorsport,” “Drip,” “Who Want The Smoke?,” “Clout,” and “Type S###.”

B.o.B Addresses Accusations Of Promoting Anti-Semitism & Holocaust Denial

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Bobby Ray Simmons Jr. has mostly remained out of the tabloids in recent years. However, the musician better known as B.o.B felt the need to publicly address some controversies connected to the Georgia-raised rapper.

TMZ caught up with B.o.B to discuss the recent backlash directed at him. According to the outlet, members of the Jewish community took issue with Bobby’s promoting alleged Holocaust denier David Irving.

Apparently, some University of Central Florida students called for the cancellation of B.o.B’s on-campus concert on August 25. The UCF undergraduates cited the supposed anti-Semitic views in a 2016 song as the reason to block B.o.B from performing.

These issues date back to B.o.B.’s feud with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson over the debunked Flat Earth theory. At the time, Bobby dropped a diss track titled “Flatline” where he mentioned David Irving and Nazi Germany leader Adolf Hitler.

“They nervous, but before you try to curve it. Do your research on David Irving. Stalin was way worse than Hitler. That’s why the POTUS gotta wear a kippah,” rapped B.o.B on “Flatline.”

After his announced appearance at the University of Central Florida sparked negative reactions, B.o.B addressed the accusations of anti-Semitism and the spreading of misinformation. He also reflected on the Flat Earth debate from 2016.

“There were threats to cancel the show, but everything got worked out,” the “Nothin’ on You” hitmaker told TMZ. “I feel like a lot of things got blown out of proportion from that whole time period.”

B.o.B also added, “I just feel like I don’t really have any ill intentions in my heart, and I’m an honorable person. I treat people respectfully. I’m not prejudiced. And I feel like you can’t really stop somebody, you can’t cancel somebody like that.”

South London Drill Rapper Frosty Returns To Prison For 7 Years On Drugs Charges 

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A promising drill rapper is back behind bars again after being sentenced to seven years for drug offenses.  

Frosty rose to fame, seemingly out of nowhere, with his breakout hit “County Lines.” The track is a gritty portrayal of life as a drug dealer. The track took off and went viral within months, with Frosty receiving co-signs from some top names in U.K. rap. He racked up millions of views on YouTube, even reaching as far as Kodak Black. The Florida rapper played the song repeatedly on IG Live.  

After a brief prison stint in 2019, Frosty soon racked up millions of streams and released his critically-acclaimed debut project, Under Surveillance. He signed to Sony a year later and appeared destined for mainstream success. Complex U.K. named him one of their “21 UK Rappers To Watch In 2021.”  

However, according to prosecutors Theo “Frosty,” Beckford was also running a drug dealing operation importing drugs from London to the South of England. He pled guilty to the offenses and was ordered to serve seven years behind bars, his third conviction for supplying drugs.  

This conviction stems from an arrest in February last year when cops stopped Frosty and found evidence to suggest he was selling narcotics.  

“You Used Music To Glorify Drugs”

According to reports, his defense team argued that drugs had taken over Frosty’s life, and he wanted “instant success.” Lawyer Shannon Revel told the judge by way of mitigation, “His need for validation goes some way to explaining his repeated offending and what at first glance seems to be blatant disregard for court orders.” 

Nonetheless, Judge Jane England told Frosty: “There are many ways to get validation by legitimate means.” She told the rapper he got “validation from music but you used music to glorify drugs. She added, “You have some potential and I hope you use your experiences for good and you are able to turn your life around.” 

Frosty – County Lines

Kevin Gates Goes Viral For “D U Down” Dance

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Kevin Gates continues to make headlines for his public takes and actions. This week, Gates has a lot of people talking and tweeting because of a live performance.

The Baton Rouge, Louisiana native recently garnered a lot of attention for his on-stage dance. While performing “D U Down” off the By Any Means 2 album, Kevin Gates introduced an aggressive hip thrust move.

Footage of the moment went viral on social media. One clip posted of the “D U Down” dance collected over 100,000 views on Twitter. As of press time, it is not clear when the Kevin Gates video was filmed or where he was located.

Previously, Kevin Gates garnered heat from some Beyoncé fans after he mentioned the “Break My Soul” singer in his sexually-explicit “Super General” freestyle. Gates later defended his lyrical fantasies about Beyoncé during an appearance on The Breakfast Club.

The 36-year-old Atlantic recording artist also once again admitted to unknowingly having sex with his own cousin. Those controversial comments resurfaced during a sit-down with Revolt’s Caresha Please show.

Kevin Gate’s Summer 2022 did not only include open discussions about sex. The Khaza album creator also made a cameo on an episode of AEW’s Dynamite. Gates got into a scripted confrontation with wrestler Tony Nese and manager Smart Mark Sterling.

Hitman Holla Teases ‘Bags & Bodies’ Battle Rap Reality Show Contestants 

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Hitman Holla is a step closer to finalizing the contestants on his upcoming battle rap reality TV series, Bags & Bodies. 

The Wild N’ Out star and legendary battle rapper announced his plans for the TV show last month, shaking up the culture. He’s now held auditions and has even confirmed one of the rappers vying to win the prize money. 

Hitman Holla held auditions last week in Houston, Los Angeles, St Louis, and New York City and is working on choosing the ideal candidates for the show. Let’s Talk Battle Rap’s Francel Brito joined Hitman at the New York selection process, alongside John John Da Don & Charlie Clips.  

He confirmed filming for Bags & Bodies begins on October 1 and will be available on Hulu, Roku, Apple TV, and Samsung once the rapper finalizes the TV deal. Hitman has decided to split the $100k total prize money to ensure all the contestants walk away with something, not just the eventual winner. The victor will receive $50K, with the remainder going towards cash prizes throughout the season.  

Hitman Holla took to Twitter to confirm the next steps in the selection process. Eight competitors will have to battle it out to earn a place in the Bags & Bodies house. They will face off in a two-day event beginning September 29 in Atlanta.  

He also asked his followers for suggestions on which two women they would like to see battle for a spot. “$100,000 on the line,” Hitman Holla penned, “I need a killa that’s gone compete wit the men also! Who ???”  

Hitman Holla Confirms One Bags & Bodies Contestant

A further eight contestants will be handpicked by Hitman Holla to be fast-tracked into the show. Hitman revealed that one of the lucky competitors is Pontiac, Michigan battle rapper Mackk Myron. Additionally, he hinted that St. Louis battler KD and Chicagoan female battler Aeon also made the cut.  

Meanwhile, Hitman acknowledged the constraints of bringing authentic battle rap to reality TV, given that professional battlers get weeks to prepare. In contrast, the Bag & Bodies hopefuls will have just days to craft three rounds of material for their opponents. He explained how he’s adjusted the process to ensure viewers get to see real battles do down on the show. Check out the clip of Hitman Holla in the Twitter Spaces, as captured by battle rap media outlet OTFMZ. 

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Snoop Dogg Admits He “Froze Up” The First Time Dr. Dre Asked Him To Rap 

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Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have provided the culture with some iconic collaborations over the years, starting with their joint offerings on the super producer’s debut classic album The Chronic in 1992, with many other hits along the way.  

However, when the Doggfather first met Dre, he was so nervous that he choked and couldn’t rap for him. He recalled their first encounter during an episode of the Checc’n ~ In Podcast as per HipHopDx. Dr. Dre wanted him to rap over the original demo for “Eazy-Duz-It,” which eventually became the 1988 Eazy-E single.  

“He [Dr. Dre] came over one Thanksgiving and Warren G had me nervous because he was telling Dre ‘Snoopy can rap’ and I was like man shut the f### up, I ain’t ready yet,” Snoop Dogg explained. “So Dre takes us to the back room and he starts playing that ‘He once was a thug from around the way,’ before it had even come out.”  

However, when Dr. Dre gave him the opportunity to spit some bars over the beat, Snoop backed out. He went as far as claiming he didn’t even rap.  

“He [Dr. Dre] turned to me and was like ‘you rap?’ and I’m like ‘nah I don’t rap!’ That was my moment and I froze up on cuz. I wasn’t ready,” Snoop added.  Watch the full video on Caffeine.tv here.

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Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Have New Music Coming

Fortunately for Hip-Hop culture, Snoop overcame his fears and would appear with Dre on the title track to the Deep Cover soundtrack in 1992. Later that year, the D-O-Double-G featured heavily on Dre’s classic debut, The Chronic producing several chart hits. The pair then reunited in 1999 for Dre’s comeback on “Still Dre” the lead single off 2001, along with several other songs from the album.  

However, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are not done with making classic music together. Earlier this month, Snoop admitted, “We’re cooking up a little something,” teasing a forthcoming collaboration.  

“I don’t wanna talk about it too much,” he added.” “but we’re back together again.”  

Zuhbastian is Marking His Spot in the Music Industry

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Dutch music producer Sebastian Janssen also known as Zuhbastian is taking over with his unique style of mixing Hip Hop beats into charming melodies.

Zuhbastian has been in the music industry for only a short amount of time but is earning his place quite quickly through his unique way of producing.

Music is special for all societies around the world. Be it past civilizations or present-day generations; music is for everyone. The feelings evoked by music are not limited by the boundaries of language.

Zuhbastian is a true specialist in creating lyric-less music that can be felt to the core. His music brings energy and motivation to his listeners. It helps one to get over a specific hill and provides the motivation and passion to really pursue many aspects in life.

Musician Zuhbastians’ EP, Genesis, has been released recently. The vibe of this 6-track EP show that music can be made in different ways while still sticking to the early days. Very mysterious and soothing are the ways to describe his music. Zuhbastian said,

“The main purpose why I create the way I do is to show the people that creating art is possible in many ways of form”.

Layering versatility into truly passionate crafting, the track “Deadline” showcases the very best of Zuhbastians’ talent, with Hip Hop beats, ecstatic instruments and electronica-inspired melodies that allow the tune to ascend into pure excellence inspiring the listeners positively.

While the title track retains the same bittersweet feeling and rawness, it is slightly more upbeat and brighter than his previous tracks.

With his latest work he takes a further step into experimenting with genre and production.

The rising producer is ready to deliver more uniquely created beats that push his creative limits.

Follow him on instagram: instagram.com/zuhbastian

Pop Artist Ju757liya is Spreading Positivity and Love of Life Through Music

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Seeing the positive side of life is critical to finding inner peace. Unfortunately, in this world of criticism and negativity, people have somewhat forgotten to see and feel the beauty of life. As a result, they drift away from what matters and get trapped in the daily struggle. Amidst all of these, the soul-soothing music of Ju757liya is like a breath of fresh air that helps people feel alive. Juliya, popularly known as Ju757liya in the music scene, is a charming young artist from Miami whose music is a wake-up call to everyone to get over their miseries and count their blessings.

Ju757liya is passionate about music and loves living her life to the brim. Ju757liya never fails to see embedded positivity in the most negative situations. Her unique perception fuels her creativity as a songwriter and pop artist. Her music has an infectious energy that motivates people to look at life from a different perspective and feel positive from within.

As a rising artist in the music industry, Ju757liya is fast becoming a recognized talent in the real and virtual worlds. Several times, some of her compositions have been ranked top on Miami musical charts. She is also an influencer and blogger storming social media with thousands of fans. Her positivity is reflected in her attitude; she had scaled up her follower base to over 500K in no time. Now, Ju757liya has a fan club of her own. 

Ju757liya stays committed to attaining even greater heights in the industry with several hits to her name. She is optimistic about her upcoming music album, which will present a series of heartwarming melodies to the listeners. Ju757liya’s love for life has helped her see the blessing and the miracles in even the most unfavorable and ordinary things or situations in life. Now she wants her music to be an eye opener for others and embrace the beauty behind it. 

Life is not meant to be a carefree walk. It has to be a rollercoaster ride with several gray areas to navigate and odd things to overcome. However, a positive approach to life can make the struggle much easier. It was difficult for Juliya to focus on solely the good things and ignore the negatives. She initially struggled with self-doubt, constantly feeling that the competitive music industry would have no place for her. However, she overcame the fear with her love for music and positivity about life. 

Ju757liya is yet to enter the mainstream music industry, but the artist has already carved a niche in the industry with the healing power of her music. Ju757liya believes that her music is for everyone and every situation.

People from all walks of life can connect with her music because she constantly reminds them to be aware of positivity and count their blessings as often as possible. Ju757liya looks forward to making more refreshing music and hopes to launch her music label in the coming years, offering a platform to struggling talents.

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Not Your Average DJ: How Aaron Colbert Transformed a Career in the Booth into Curating Successful Events

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Aaron Colbert is an entertainment director and producer from Los Angeles, California. His love for music saw him start DJing at a rolling skating rink at 15 years in his free time but without any intention of pursuing it as a career. Coming from a low-income background, Aaron took up various roles in the hotel industry to save up for his college education.

The hotel industry experience came in handy after he moved to LA two decades ago where he secured jobs with some of Los Angeles’s hottest and hippest establishments. Aaron rose through the ranks to be a director in various renowned hotels in LA. Due to his passion for music, he established his Entertainment consulting and booking agency, Aaron Colbert Entertainment. Aaron has DJed, booked, and consulted for prominent brands and venues such as Skybar, Mondrian, Delano Las Vegas, and Bar Marmont. In addition, Aaron has opened or closed stages for notable celebrities, including Diplo, Kim Petras, Party Favor, Warren G, and Felix Da Ho.

Aaron admonishes his audience to stay authentic, trust their instinct, and surround themselves with reliable teammates. You should also never stop aiming higher, “constant reinvention of oneself is how you stay in the game,” adds Aaron. He suggests that as a creative mind, you should have dedicated time to refresh yourself and avoid mental and physical burnout.

Despite making a name for himself in the entertainment industry, Aaron continues to prioritize innovations in production creation. “While I won’t get into specifics ahead of finalization, I will say that I’ve always loved and had a keen eye for interior design and fashion. So I like to think of myself – the way everything works in sync – as a “lifestyle brand” of sorts,” added Aaron.

Megan Thee Stallion Adds $1M Demand To 1501 Lawsuit & Suggests Label Played A Role in ‘Traumazine’ Leak 

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Megan Thee Stallion is taking her legal battle with her record label up a notch, adding a demand for $1 million in damages claiming 1501 Certified Entertainment attempted to derail her career and take advantage of her. 

She also claims they “systematically failed” to pay her royalties and implied they had something to do with her new album Traumazine leaking.  

The “NDA” rapper added an amendment to the lawsuit she filed against 1501 in February. Megan claimed the label was unfair in keeping her locked in her contract. She stated her 2021 offering, Something for Thee Hotties, should be treated as an album, thus fulfilling her obligations. 1501 disputed this, saying the project did not satisfy the legal definition and called the case “groundless.” 

However, Billboard reports that while Megan The Stallion previously only sought a ruling declaring that Thee Hotties was an “album,” she is now asking the court to award her at least $1 million in damages.  

“1501 has systematically failed to pay Pete [Megan Thee Stallion] her share of royalties from her music and wrongfully allowed for excessive marketing and promotion charges to be deducted from amounts owed to Pete under the recording agreement,” her lawyers wrote. 

Megan Thee Stallion Implies 1501 Helped Leak Traumazine

Furthermore, the amendment to the suit also implies that the Houston native believes her label played a role in leaking her Traumazine album. She claims the leak “occurred within only a few days after” she sent it to them and was followed by “two subsequent leaks.” 

The filing continues, “As a result, Pete has been forced to hire forensic investigators to try to determine the source of the leaks.” Megan Thee Stallion also claims she “requested 1501’s assistance with those efforts.” However, the suit continues, “to date, 1501 has not taken any action to help investigate. Under those circumstances, Pete had no choice but to release Traumazine early.” 

Attorney for 1501 Steven M. Zager stated: “our belief is she owes us one more album, at least.” He told People that Something for Thee Hotties fails to meet their criteria of an album and they’re “evaluating” Traumazine.  

Megan Thee Stallion and her record label have been going back and forth in court for over two years. The contract dispute has spilled onto social media, with Megan and label boss Carl Crawford trading accusations and insults online.  

Michael Jackson Fans Blast Rolling Stone For Crowning Harry Styles “King Of Pop”  

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Michael Jackson fans were fuming and took to Twitter in droves to blast Rolling Stone after the outlet called Harry Styles the “King of Pop” on the cover of their U.K. October/November issue. 

The outlet shared the cover on Twitter with the caption, “Our October / November cover star is @Harry_Styles ✨ How does he make all of it look so easy — even when it definitely isn’t?”  

However, the caption on the magazine cover read, “How the new King of Pop set the music world aflame.”  

Michael Jackson supporters were infuriated, claiming there is only one King of Pop, and many took to social media blasting the outlet. MJ’s nephew Taj Jackson says the title isn’t theirs to give and will forever belong to his uncle.  

“There is no new King of Pop. You don’t own the title @RollingStone, and you didn’t earn it, my uncle did,” Taj penned. “Decades of dedication and sacrifice. The title has been retired.” 

The 49-year-old son of Michael’s older brother Tito Jackson added that Harry Styles is talented in his right and, as such, deserves his own title. “No disrespect to @Harry_Styles, he’s mega talented. Give him his own unique title.” 

Michael Jackson Fans Say There Is Only One “King of Pop”

Many Michael Jackson fans were in agreement and took to Twitter to explain why the title is unequivocally MJ’s. Others said Harry Styles would not call himself the “King of Pop” and doesn’t severe the backlash.  

One of the most popular posts noted why Michael Jackson holds the title and suggested he will never be dethroned. 

“This title belongs to the black man who worked his ass off since the age of 5, who was a veteran by the age of 15, broke racial barriers and revolutionized the music industry,” they explained. “Michael Jackson is THEE King of Pop of EVERY generation. 

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DJ Khaled Explains Why He’s Crying On ‘God Did’ Album Cover

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DJ Khaled unveiled the cover art for his God Did album on Monday (August 22).

The album cover shows DJ Khaled shedding a tear. He revealed why he’s crying in the photo in a message posted on Instagram.

“GOD DID OFFICIAL ALBUM COVER!” he wrote. “The tear represents tears of joy from God’s blessings. GOD, I LOVE U SO MUCH! “

He continued, “Been prayed on my downfall by many men, oh lord I thank you for not giving in. Thank you god for blessing my family, my friends and my fans. When nobody believed, YOU DID! I praise you daily. We’re here to do GODS WORK!!”

DJ Khaled’s God Did is scheduled to be released on Friday (August 26). The LP includes the Drake and Lil Baby-assisted single “Staying Alive,” which dropped earlier this month. Jay-Z is also expected to appear on the album.

A tracklist for God Did hasn’t been revealed as of Monday. An Apple Music listing for DJ Khaled’s upcoming LP confirms it features 18 songs.

God Did serves as the follow-up to last year’s Khaled Khaled album. Khaled Khaled became DJ Khaled’s third album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

View the God Did cover art below.

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Rick Ross Offers $10 Million To Find Opponent For Jake Paul’s Next Boxing Match

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Rick Ross wants to help YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul secure an opponent for a future boxing match.

Jake Paul is looking for someone to box following his failed attempts to face Hasim Rahman Jr. and Tommy Fury. Rick Ross says he’ll provide $10 million to sweeten the offer for a potential fight.

“Since everyone seems to be afraid to fight @jakepaul I’m down to put another 10 million on top to make the right match happen,” Rick Ross wrote on Instagram. “What fight would you want to see? We talking big s### on the homie podcast so stay tuned.”

Jake Paul intends to fight again in October. He plans to compete against a professional boxer — something he’s never done before in his career.

“My next opponent will be a pro boxer and of course he will have a winning record just like Timmy and Ramen did before they pulled out,” he wrote on Twitter. “October.”

So far, Jake Paul has only fought athletes who aren’t boxers. His previous opponents include MMA fighters Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren as well as former NBA player Nate Robinson.

Jake Paul’s last boxing match took place in December 2021. With Rick Ross’ assistance, the social media star may return to the ring before the end of 2022.

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Jamie Foxx Turned Line Dave Franco Ad-Libbed On “Day Shift” Set Into Song

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Jamie Foxx was inspired to write a song after hearing a line ad-libbed by Dave Franco on the set of “Day Shift.”

In the new Netflix film, the Oscar-winning actor plays Bud Jablonski – a hardworking dad who uses his pool-cleaning job as a front for his real gig: hunting vampires.

The flick also stars Dave as Seth, and in an interview with film critic Susan Kamyab, Jamie explained that he reached out to his music producer immediately after hearing the actor jokingly make a comment about one of the scenes.

“(Dave) ad-libbed an incredible line at the end of the movie, and he said, ‘Mowing down vamps with my best friend, Bud,'” he recalled. “I said, ‘Wait a minute. Say that to me in this phone,’ and he said it to me in the phone. I took that and I said, ‘We’re going to do a song,’ and I sent it to my music producer. I said, ‘I want the song to go, ‘Mowing down vamps with my best friend Bud. Hit me.’ So, we did the song, and then we ended up doing a video.”

The duo also filmed a music video for the song. And while Dave wasn’t expecting to be involved in a song or music video, he was thrilled with how it all turned out.

“(Jamie) sends that video to his music producer within an hour, his producer has put it into a full song. He’s now playing it on set through his boombox backpack. And all of a sudden, I’m a musician,” he said during an interview for Extra.

Directed by J.J. Perry, Day Shift is now showing on Netflix.