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Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow Lead 2022 MTV VMA Nominations

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The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) will take place on Sunday, August 28. Three Hip Hop artists go into the ceremony with the most chances to win a Moon Person trophy.

Kendrick Lamar, Jack Harlow, and Lil Nas X lead this year’s VMA nominations with seven each. Harry Styles and Doja Cat followed closely behind them with six respective nods. Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd each earned five.

Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers album creator Kendrick Lamar picked up his first VMA nomination since 2018. Lamar’s “Family Ties” collaborator, Baby Keem, is among the twenty-six first-time nominees this year.

“Family Ties” collected three nominations in total (Best Cinematography, Best Direction, and Best Editing). Kendrick Lamar’s “N95” is competing in the Best Cinematography section at the Video Music Awards as well.

The “Family Ties” video, directed by Dave Free, also earned a Best Hip-Hop nomination. In addition, Kendrick Lamar’s internet-breaking “The Heart Part 5” obtained a Video For Good nomination.

The rest of the VMA category for Best Hip-Hop includes “From The D 2 The LBC” by Eminem & Snoop Dogg, “WAIT FOR U” by Future, Drake & Tems, “Big Energy” by Latto, “Do We Have A Problem?” by Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby, and “Diet Coke” by Pusha T.

Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow’s “Industry Baby” is one of the top-nominated videos for this year’s VMAs. The Christian Breslauer-directed visuals are up for Video Of The Year, Best Collaboration, Best Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects, and Best Choreography.

Both Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow scored separate nominations for the VMA’s Artist Of The Year. The MTV Video Music Awards also nominated Bad Bunny, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, and Lizzo in that category for 2022.

The coveted VMA Video Of The Year honor will go to “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow, “Woman” by Doja Cat, “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake featuring Future & Young Thug, “Shivers” by Ed Sheeran, “As It Was“ by Harry Styles, “brutal” by Olivia Rodrigo, or “All Too Well” by Taylor Swift.

Other Hip Hop/R&B stars will enter the 2022 VMAs with multiple nominations. Baby Keem, Cardi B, Future, and Lizzo all racked up four nods a piece. Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, The Kid LAROI, Young Thug, and Normani each secured three nominations.

Full List Of 2022 MTV VMAs:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR 

Doja Cat – “Woman” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records

Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy” – OVO/Republic

Ed Sheeran – “Shivers” – Atlantic Records

Harry Styles – “As It Was“ – Columbia Records

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records

Olivia Rodrigo – “brutal” – Geffen Records

Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) – Republic Records 

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Bad Bunny – Rimas Entertainment

Drake – OVO/Republic

Ed Sheeran – Atlantic Records

Harry Styles – Columbia Records

Jack Harlow – Generation Now / Atlantic Records 

Lil Nas X – Columbia Records

Lizzo – Atlantic Records 

SONG OF THE YEAR

Adele – “Easy On Me” – Columbia Records

Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” – Darkroom / Interscope Records

Doja Cat – “Woman” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records

Elton John & Dua Lipa – “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)” – EMI / Interscope Records 

Lizzo – “About Damn Time” – Atlantic Records 

The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “STAY” – Columbia Records

BEST NEW ARTIST

Baby Keem – Columbia Records

Dove Cameron – Disruptor Records / Columbia Records 

GAYLE – Atlantic Records / Arthouse Records

Latto – Streamcut / RCA Records

Måneskin – Arista Records

SEVENTEEN – PLEDIS Entertainment/Geffen Records

PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

September 2021: Griff – “One Night” – Warner Records

October 2021: Remi Wolf – “Sexy Villain” – Island Records

November 2021: Nessa Barrett – “i hope ur miserable until ur dead” – Warner Records 

December 2021: SEVENTEEN – “Rock With You” – PLEDIS Entertainment / Geffen Records 

January 2021: Mae Muller – “Better Days” – Capitol Records UK

February 2022: GAYLE – “abcdefu” – Atlantic Records / Arthouse Records

March 2022: Sheneesa – “R U That” – Rich Immigrants / Interscope Records

April 2022: Omar Apollo – “Tamagotchi” – Warner Records

May 2022: Wet Leg – “Chaise Longue” – Domino Recording Company

June 2022: Muni Long – “Baby Boo” – Supergiant Records LLC / Def Jam Recording

July 2022: Doechii – “Persuasive” – Top Dog Entertainment / Capitol Records 

BEST COLLABORATION

Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy” – OVO/Republic

Elton John & Dua Lipa – “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)” – EMI / Interscope Records

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records

Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – “Sweetest Pie” – 300 Entertainment

Post Malone & The Weeknd – “One Right Now” – Mercury Records / Republic Records 

ROSALÍA ft. The Weeknd – “LA FAMA” – Columbia Records

The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “STAY” – Columbia Records 

BEST POP

Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” – Darkroom / Interscope Records 

Doja Cat – “Woman” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records

Ed Sheeran – “Shivers” – Atlantic Records

Harry Styles – “As It Was” – Columbia Records

Lizzo – “About Damn Time” – Atlantic Records

Olivia Rodrigo – “traitor” – Geffen Records 

BEST HIP-HOP

Eminem & Snoop Dogg – “From The D 2 The LBC” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records 

Future ft. Drake, Tems – “WAIT FOR U” – Freebandz / Epic Records

Kendrick Lamar – “N95” – pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath / Interscope Records 

Latto – “Big Energy” – Streamcut / RCA Records

Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby – “Do We Have A Problem?” – Young Money / Cash Money / Republic Records

Pusha T – “Diet Coke” – G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam 

BEST ROCK

Foo Fighters – “Love Dies Young” – RCA Records

Jack White – “Taking Me Back” – Third Man Records

Muse – “Won’t Stand Down” – Warner Records

Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Black Summer” – Warner Records 

Shinedown – “Planet Zero” – Elektra Music Group

Three Days Grace – “So Called Life” – RCA Records 

BEST ALTERNATIVE

Avril Lavigne ft. blackbear – “Love It When You Hate Me” – Elektra Music Group / DTA Records

Imagine Dragons x JID – “Enemy” – KIDinaKORNER / Interscope Records

Machine Gun Kelly ft. WILLOW – “emo girl” – Bad Boy / Interscope Records

Måneskin – “I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE” – Arista Records

Panic! At The Disco – “Viva Las Vengeance” – Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group 

Twenty One Pilots  – “Saturday” – Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group

WILLOW, Avril Lavigne ft. Travis Barker – “G R O W” – MSFTSMusic / Roc Nation Records

BEST LATIN

Anitta – “Envolver” – Warner Records

Bad Bunny – “T##í Me Preguntó” – Rimas Entertainment

Becky G X KAROL G – “MAMIII” – Kemosabe Records / Sony Music Latin / RCA Records 

Daddy Yankee – “REMIX” – Republic Records

Farruko – “Pepas” – Sony Music US Latin

J Balvin & Skrillex – “In Da Getto” – Sueños Globales, LLC /Universal Music Latino / Asylum Records UK 

BEST R&B

Alicia Keys – “City of Gods (Part II)” – AKW

Chlöe – “Have Mercy” – Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records

H.E.R. – “For Anyone” – RCA Records

Normani ft. Cardi B – “Wild Side” – Keep Cool/RCA Records

Summer Walker, SZA & Cardi B – “No Love (Extended Version)” – LVRN / Interscope Records 

The Weeknd – “Out Of Time” – XO / Republic Records 

BEST K-POP

BTS – “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)” – BIGHIT Music / Geffen Records 

ITZY – “LOCO” – JYP Entertainment

LISA – “LALISA” – YG Entertainment / Interscope Records

SEVENTEEN – “HOT” – PLEDIS Entertainment/Geffen Records

Stray Kids – “MANIAC” – JYP Entertainment

TWICE – “The Feels” – JYP Entertainment

VIDEO FOR GOOD

Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5” – pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath / Interscope Records

Latto – “P*ssy” – Streamcut / RCA Records

Lizzo – “About Damn Time” – Atlantic Records

Rina Sawayama – “This Hell” – Dirty Hit

Stromae – ”Fils de joie” – Mosaert Label / The Darkroom / Interscope Records 

BEST METAVERSE PERFORMANCE

BLACKPINK The Virtual | PUBG – YG Entertainment / Interscope Records

BTS | Minecraft – BIGHIT Music / Geffen Records

Charli XCX | Roblox – Atlantic Records

Justin Bieber – An Interactive Virtual Experience | Wave – Def Jam

Rift Tour ft. Ariana Grande | Fortnite – Republic Records

Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience | Roblox – Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group 

BEST LONGFORM VIDEO

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles – Darkroom / Interscope Records 

Foo Fighters – Studio 666 – RCA Records

Kacey Musgraves – star-crossed – Interscope Records / MCA Nashville

Madonna – Madame X – Interscope Records

Olivia Rodrigo – driving home 2 u – Geffen Records

Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) – Republic Records 

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “family ties” – Columbia Records

Camila Cabello ft. Ed Sheeran – “Bam Bam” – Epic Records

Harry Styles – “As It Was” – Columbia Records

Kendrick Lamar – “N95” – pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath / Interscope Records 

Normani ft. Cardi B – “Wild Side” – Keep Cool / RCA Records

Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) – Republic Records 

BEST DIRECTION

Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “family ties” – Columbia Records

Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” – Darkroom / Interscope Records

Ed Sheeran – “Shivers” – Atlantic Records 

Harry Styles – “As It Was” – Columbia Records

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records

Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) – Republic Records 

BEST ART DIRECTION

Adele – “Oh My God” – Columbia Records

Doja Cat – “Get Into It (Yuh)” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records

Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy” – OVO / Republic Records 

Kacey Musgraves – “simple times” – Interscope Records / MCA Nashville 

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records

Megan Thee Stallion ft. Dua Lipa – “Sweetest Pie” – 300 Entertainment 

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” – Darkroom / Interscope Records

Coldplay X BTS – “My Universe” – Atlantic Records

Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5” – pgLang/Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath/Interscope Records

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records

Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – “Sweetest Pie” – 300 Entertainment

The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “STAY” – Columbia Records

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

BTS – “Permission to Dance” – BIGHIT Music/Geffen Records

Doja Cat – “Woman” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records

FKA twigs ft. The Weeknd – “Tears In The Club” – Atlantic Records 

Harry Styles – “As It Was” – Columbia Records

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records 

Normani ft. Cardi B – “Wild Side” – Keep Cool / RCA Records 

BEST EDITING 

Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “family ties” – Columbia Records

Doja Cat – “Get Into It (Yuh)” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records

Olivia Rodrigo – “brutal” – Geffen Records

ROSALÍA – “SAOKO” – Columbia Records

Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) – Republic Records 

The Weeknd – “Take My Breath” – XO / Republic Records 

Kevin Hart Gifts Chris Rock A Goat Named Will Smith

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Three of the most celebrated comedians of the last three decades stood on stage together last week. Kevin Hart, Chris Rock, and Dave Chappelle came together in New York City’s Madison Square Garden on July 23.

The MSG audience got to witness the comedic legends in person for the “Only Headliners Allowed” tour. At one point, Kevin Hart presented a live goat to Chris Rock as a symbol of him being one of the GOATs (Greatest Of All Time) of comedy.

In a clip posted to social media, Hart tells Rock, “You have to keep the goat. I bought you the f###### goat. I’m not joking, I bought the f###### goat.” Then Chappelle began commenting on the gift.

Dave Chappelle asked, “What are you going to name this goat, Chris?” Before Rock could answer Chappelle, Kevin Hart jumped in to reply, “The name is Will Smith… What? What’d I say?”

Will Chris Rock Ever Escape Jokes About Will Smith’s “Oscar Slap”?

Hart name-dropping Will Smith is a reference to the infamous “Oscar Slap” scandal. At this year’s Academy Award ceremony in March, King Richard actor Will Smith smacked Chris Rock in the face on live television.

Will Smith got angry at Chris Rock for making fun of his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, during an on-stage presentation at the Oscars. Rock joked about Smith’s bald head which is the result of the Girls Trip actress dealing with the condition known as alopecia.

Later that night, Will Smith received the award for Best Actor to a standing ovation. On April 1, Smith preemptively resigned his membership from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The organization also banned the former Fresh Prince from any AMPAS events for ten years.

Chris Rock clearly took the light jab from Kevin Hart in stride. The three superstars ended the show by taking shots of liquor together and posing for photos. The following day, Hart expressed his gratitude to Rock and Chappelle on Twitter.

“Last night was by far the best moment of my career… I can’t even explain it… I can’t find the words… Just know that last night was the true definition of [an] ‘EPIC NIGHT’… I love my brothers more than words can explain. We made history last night!!! #RockHartChappelle,” tweeted Kevin Hart.

Lizzo Celebrates Earning Second No 1. Song With “About Damn Time”

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Lizzo has a lot to be joyful about at the moment. The Special project creator just scored the highest-charting album of her career. Now she adds another Billboard Hot 100 #1 single to her résumé.

“About Damn Time” rose one spot on the latest Hot 100 to reach the pole position. This gives Lizzo her second career Number One on the weekly chart after “Truth Hurts” in 2019.

Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” became the first song released by a female act in 2022 to lead the Hot 100 this year. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (1994) and Adele’s “Easy on Me” (2021) have also made it to No. 1 since January.

Lizzo’s Followers Like Her Celebratory Messages

Yesterday, Lizzo took to her social media accounts to celebrate “About Damn Time” becoming the most popular single in America. The R&B/Pop vocalist tweeted, “We got the #1 song in the country YALL! 🥹.” That tweet amassed more than 28,000 likes.

On her Instagram page, Lizzo uploaded a 14-second video of herself popping a champagne bottle. The IG caption read, “IMA BE DRUNK BY 5.” That clip has more than 700,000 videos and 134,000 likes on the platform.

Special Also Gives The Atlantic Recording Artist A Notable Accomplishment

“About Damn Time” lives on the recently released Special album. Lizzo’s latest body of work launched at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart. The set collected 69,000 first-week units. Special is the highest-charting album released by a woman in 2022.

Before reaching #1 on the Hot 100 again with “About Damn Time,” Lizzo dropped “Rumors” featuring Cardi B in 2021. That collaboration provided the Detroit-born performer with her highest-debuting single to date. It opened at #4 in the Hot 100 rankings.

Lizzo’s discography also includes “Juice,” “Good as Hell,” and “Tempo” featuring Missy Elliott. All three of those tracks by the Atlantic recording artist live on a version of 2019’s Grammy-winning, Platinum-certified Cuz I Love You album.

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‘Black Panther’ Composer Ludwig Göransson Releases ‘Wakanda Forever Prologue’ EP

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Marvel Studios will release Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on November 11, 2022. Before the highly-anticipated sequel arrives in theaters, fans can listen to the Wakanda Forever Prologue EP.

Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Grammy Award winner Ludwig Göransson (Black Panther, The Mandalorian) produced the entire project. Wakanda Forever Prologue includes Nigerian artist Tems’s cover of “No Woman No Cry.”

That Tems rendition of the classic by Bob Marley and the Wailers plays in the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer. The teaser premiered at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con. The EP also features “A Body, A Coffin” by Ghanaian artist Amaarae and “Soy” by Mexican rapper Santa Fe Klan.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s Director & Composer Comment On The EP

“This Prologue is an aural first glimpse of Wakanda Forever. The sound world for the film began with extended trips to Mexico and Nigeria,” says Ludwig Göransson and Black Panther franchise director Ryan Coogler in a joint statement. “We spent our days working with traditional musicians who educated us about the cultural, social, and historical contexts of their music.”

Göransson and Coogler continued, “We built a catalog of instrumental and vocal recordings with them that explored both traditional and non-traditional uses of their musical material. During the nights on these trips, we had recording sessions with contemporary artists who were akin to the characters and thematic material explored in the film.”

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Coogler & Göransson Talk Creating An Immersive Sound

Once again, Oakland native Ryan Coogler serves as the director and screenwriter for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The forthcoming film centers around Wakandans Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), and Okoye (Danai Gurira) dealing with the death of King T’Challa (the late Chadwick Boseman).

“Using the script as a blueprint, along with the recordings from the traditional musicians, we began to build a musical vocabulary for the characters, storylines, and cultures, “explains Coogler and Göransson. The instrumental score and soundtrack for Wakanda Forever both organically grew from these sessions and workshops. They are conceived together as a singular entity to create an immersive and enveloping sound world for the film.”

Digga D Announces Response To New Loski Diss Track: “Career Ruined” 

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Loski has dropped the Digga D diss track he teased last week, continuing the online beef between the two U.K. drill artists.  

The pair have been rivals for years though tensions have escalated recently. Digga D took aim at Loski on “S###,” released on July 7. The song included a reference to the mother of Loski’s child visiting him in jail, which Digga says is the origin of the problems between them. 

Loski then teased his response on Instagram, sharing the visuals for his new song, though he did not mention Digga D directly. “Why yu so obsessed wit me I just wanna know ?” he asked in the caption. 

“Why you so obsessed with me? I just wanna know,” Loski raps in the new song. “You’re happy ’cause you got a visit, you was little bro.” Listen to the track below.  

Before releasing the song, Loski shared a video, saying Digga D – whom he mocked by calling Diggy Minaj – has finally got what he’s been waiting for.  

“PSA going on everyone. Unfortunately, my jealous baby mom and Diggy Minaj have conspired against me and started f###### each other,” he said wih a laugh. “Finally, after all the years he’s been waiting, he got some front.” 

Loski continued, saying he “can’t control” any woman “that ain’t mine,” and accused Digga D of being scared of his reaction. He claimed the West London rapper sent a message warning him to hold off on releasing the diss track or he would share a video of his own – one he filmed with Loski’s BM.  

However, Loski challenged Digga D to drop the video. “Big man release that,” he concluded. “Give the fans what they want.” 

Digga D Responds To Loski

Meanwhile, Digga has a diss of his own coming, one that he says will finish Loski’s career. “I let the cap go on for too long,” he wrote before announcing he is releasing a new song at 7 pm U.K. time on Tuesday (Jul. 26). “Imma show u lot something. Career ruined,” he added. 

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The-Dream Recalls Kanye West Falling Asleep In The Studio While He & Beyoncé Worked On ‘All Of The Lights”  

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While The-Dream is celebrating the success of his collab with Beyoncé on her latest single, “Break My Soul,” the top producer recently revealed the funny story behind another of their songs with Kanye West. 

Dream has worked with both artists numerous times, but when the trio was in the studio recording a song from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye fell asleep.  

The-Dream Recalls How Kanye West Nodded Off

“’All of The Lights,’ oh man, wow, ‘All of the Lights.’ I was doing 4 in New York for [Beyoncé]. We were working on 4 and Kanye happened to come by the studio,” The-Dream explained during an interview with Nile Rogers for Apple Music. “And Ye didn’t know I was there and he is like, ‘Oh, happy you’re here. I got something I want you to listen to and see if you can put a hook on this thing.’ I’m like, ‘Okay, cool. Let me hear it.’ And this track came on. I was like, ‘Wow, that’s crazy.’ I knew instantly exactly what I wanted to do, instantly.” 

However,  Kanye West nodded off, while The-Dream and Beyoncé got to work on the song.  

“So, we got the booth working, brought the engineer down, recorded. And after the first take, which ended up being the song that you hear now, he said, ‘Nah, nah, nah, nah, try another one,'” Dream recalled. “Like, ‘Okay. All right.’ Got another one. ‘Oh, try another one, Dream.’ It’s like, ‘Okay.’ I got to like number eight of the song I did. I look out, Kanye West is sleep. And I’m like, I’m looking through the glass like, ‘Yo, is he asleep?’ B’s like, ‘Yeah, he’s kind of knocked out.’ I’m like, ‘What?'” 

After working on several renditions of the hook, they settled on the first one. ”That ended up being the one that Rihanna sings to this day,” The-Dream added. “But that was so hilarious. I’m on idea number eight. He’s been asleep since idea number three.” 

Check out The-Dream’s interview here and listen to Kanye West’s “All Of The Lights”  below.

Fivio Foreign Reveals He Signed To Ma$e In 2019 For $5000 Advance 

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Fivio Foreign revealed he signed a deal with Ma$e at the start of his career but only received a four-figure advance from the contract. 

The Brooklyn drill star discussed the contract and his early days in the rap game during a recent interview. He recalled linking with Ma$e and signing the deal in 2019 without seeking legal advice beforehand.  

Fivio Foreign explained the meeting to Gillie Da King and Wallo on Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast. “I ain’t gon’ lie, [Ma$e] pulled out the paper and I just signed the s###, immediately,” Fivio said. 

Ma$e first showed interest after hearing “Blixky Inna Box,” a track Fivio Foreign made with Jay Dee and Dee Savv. However, he felt pressured to sign the deal by the friend who introduced him to the rapper.  

“The n#### that brought me to him, he was like, ‘Yo, man. Just sign that s###, You buggin’.’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, read it.’ He’s like, ‘Alright, just sign it. It’s good.’ So, I just signed it,” Fivio explained. “The advance was $5,000.” 

“Ma$e know the business. He really know the business a lot. I didn’t know nothing,” Fivio added. “He was fake trying to explain it to me. ‘You get to keep this. I get to keep 30 percent of this.’ I was like aight, whatever.” 

When Wallo expressed his shock at the seemingly low advance, Fivio Foreign explained how much money that was to him back then.  

“That’s all he gave me,” Fivio added. “I signed for $5,000. That s### hit. I thought that s### was going to last until whenever it was going to last. That s### ain’t last two weeks.” 

Nonetheless, Fivio Foreign confirmed he’s still signed to Ma$e and released his latest album B.I.B.L.E. under RichFish/Columbia. However, he’s come to terms with the arrangement and made the most of his contract. 

“I don’t be crying over spilled milk,” he continued. “I’m in a better situation now. He get what he get … But I control my money.” Check out the clip below and the interview at the bottom of the article.

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Meanwhile, Ma$e has been vocal over the years about his own deal with Diddy, most recently aiming Puff on a new diss track.  

City Girls’ JT Launches “Good Love” Dance Challenge After Clapping Back At Fan Dissing Her Moves 

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JT has launched the latest viral dance trend to get fans and celebs flexing their moves with her “Good Love” challenge. 

The City Girl appears to have created the challenge in response to a fan who said she’s got no moves, despite having a great figure. Replying to a pic JT posted, the fan wrote, “What annoys me is that JT got all this body and can’t dance with it. It’s giving Bottle Service Girls,” they added. 

While the fan probably thought JT would ignore their comment, she took to Twitter on Wednesday morning (Jul 25.) with a response. “Lol I let y’all think that,” she replied, adding a saluting face emoji. 

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JT Shares “Good Love” Dance Challenge

However, it seems the fan might have ruffled the City Girl’s feathers as she returned to show off her dance moves just a few hours later. She created a hashtag for the craze, “#goodlovechallenge,” named for City Girls’ new single with Usher.  

“Man I did my best,” she admitted. Nonetheless, the adding crying face emoji suggests she believes her best may not be good enough.  

The Miami native also recruited a few of her celeb gal pals to join in the challenge. JT tagged Reginae Carter, Winne Harlow, and fellow City Girl Yung Miami, notifying them, ‘Y’all turn.” 

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Winnie Harlow tagged a few friends of her own for some help. “As soon as we touch down in Jamaica for my birthday,” the model responded. 

Meanwhile, Reginae Carter was quick to rise to the occasion. “Ohhh waitttt a minuteeee ! Do I smell a challenge??” she replied. “Let me go get my shorts !!!” 

True to her word, the reality TV starlet promptly returned with her own video. “Challenge accepted !” She replied to JT. “You know I had to turn up one time !!!” 

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Before jumping on the JT challenge, Reginae went viral earlier this month with a spot-on impersonation of her father for her “Studio Challenge.” 

Multi-Talented Artist Rudolph Shober Brings His International Presence Abroad

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Who is emerging artist Rudolph Shober? And why is the content of his music garnering critical acclaim?  We all know how literally isolating these times have been, and nothing is more encouraging than a good word. When it comes to showcasing harmony and elevating unity, this is exactly what rising recording artist Rudolph Shober aims to do with his discography.

Assuming you’re up to date on the music scene, you’ve most likely heard of Rudolph Shober. He is a fast-rising musical artist seamlessly leaving his imprint in the modern music world. Entering 2022, Rudolph Shober continues to push limitations and defy the odds–he’s quickly made a name for himself through original pieces and vetted social media and Spotify presence, which has amassed thousands of followers and fans combined!

His recent studio efforts see him probing untapped visionary prospects, mixing unique sounds while remaining true to his roots. He’s young, zealous, passionate, and a significant influence on those in his circle. Talents like Rudolph Shober have an innate ability to connect to fans by consciously uniting themes of love, memories, and dreamy lyrics (while staying uncompromisingly nuanced) that many find relatable in his music.

Rudolph Shober is gearing up to push some potential records for 2022. He’s dedicated to providing authentic and original content to his audience. His storytelling method takes listeners on a profound journey of reflection and confidence, and his poetry is intelligent.

Creatively, Rudolph Shober has a vault with unreleased records that he’s been meticulously building up for release in the new year–the long-awaited tension has his fans on the edge of their seats–and 2022 is going to be a game-changer for him. Radio hits, aggressive rap cadences and chart-topping singles are flawlessly lined up for Rudolph Shober, separating him from the pack and demonstrating why he deserves all of his flowers.

Pop-Artist Matiii Is Breaking Down Even More Barriers This Year

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music News
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With music, you get to experience the power of emotion. There’s no one who understands that better than hitmaker Matiii. What started out as a cathartic journey ended up helping millions of listeners across the world. That is the force that Matiii brought along to the world of music.

During a low point, Matiii began to shut people out, allowing nobody to get close enough to offer help or support. But surprisingly, one friend managed to break down those walls. How? With a simple gesture – she put together a “bounce back” mix for Matiii. That is when Matiii saw it all– through music, you can say a million compelling words without saying anything at all. That’s when things became clear. Matiii wanted to help give a voice to those who didn’t have one.

Matiii realized the power one can wield if they have the knack of putting together sound and lyrics that marry well. The realization dawned that the right kind of music gets people talking. The right kind of music gets people thinking. The right kind of music can cause a revolution.

Matiii notes that music carries emotions that we all have buried deep in our hearts but are afraid to show. Through music, our raw emotions come to the surface, helping us communicate more effectively. The times might have changed mixes to playlists, but the response to music remains the same as it was back then – it was and still is a tool of expression.

Honest lyrics are what Matiii strongly believes in – music means producing sounds and lyrics that can rearrange the listener’s world for the better. There are only a handful of artists that have managed to become such a shining beacon of hope for the music industry. And Matiii’s fans proudly state that their favorite artist occupies a well-deserved place in that coveted list.

Grant Ganley Is a Name Worth Knowing in Today’s World of Music

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music News
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There is a very specific type of project that we have noticed among the ones we listen to every day; these projects are made by artists that have their own unique formula. Grant Ganley is on the list for his astounding ingenuity. Greetings from his musical world!

With the release of his most recent EP, “Don Talk,” Grant Ganley left a lasting impact on our ears, showcasing his ability to innovate and elevate the musical genre. The album provides a thorough exploration of hip-hop and futuristic Rap music.

Due to the fact that Grant’s debut EP “Don Talk” is such incredible work, it has captured everyone’s attention and is certainly the talk of the town. We are perplexed as to how we missed him in the past.

Grant Ganley has been obsessed with music since he was a young kid but he got more into the game when he heard the songs of 50cent and Eminem. He also recalls having the same physical resemblance with Eminem which made him resonate with music from the artist.

Young, ambitious artists find it very difficult to be independent since they lack the same resources as those who are signed to large record labels. But it also gives them the chance to put in a lot of effort and distinguish themselves from other artists. We have seen the incredible rise of many artists from extreme poverty to affluence.

Grant Ganley witnessed that it’s never the right time to start something. He advises youngsters that one should not wait for the right time as it never comes. One must start a project as soon as possible. This is because our minds tend to fluctuate often and due to this we often miss a chance that could change our life.

Grant Ganley’s proudest moment in his career was disclosed in our recent conversation where he says, “I believe I’m most proud of the fact that I don’t let stereotypes define the music I want to make. Despite a suburban background, I think I’m still able to communicate the emotions that I want people to feel when they listen to my music. It’s forced me to be creative in how I choose to articulate what I say and how I say it. I feel like when you’re a white suburban kid you get pushed around into boxes of the kind of music people think you should be making in rap. It’s forced me to challenge that and that’s what I’m most proud of.”

We enjoyed our brief conversation with Grant Ganley. Below, you may hear “Don Talk”:

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King Bizzle Releases “Bizzle Flow” Music Video

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music
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Hailing from Chicago, Illinois King Bizzle is Quickly making a name for himself in the rap scene. Starting his career rapping at an early age but did not take it too seriously until returning home from Incarceration.

King Bizzle just released a hot new video for his single “Bizzle Flow”. Check it out below along with his other releases such as “Really Stamped” & “Making Assumptions”.

King Bizzle is back and harder than ever before Dropping Mixtapes with quality tracks like “Single Forever” off the EP “Back on my Bully”. He is a very seasoned artist and one of the more Lyric Heavy artists coming from the Street rap scene in Chicago who can really mix his street rap grittiness and paint those pictures of life In the CHI. King Bizzle stands out with the ability to flow flawlessly on various beats; it is obvious King Bizzle is here to stay. He credits the likes of Lil Baby, EST Gee & Yo Gotti as his musical influences.

Connect:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/kingbizzle043

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingbizzle043

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingBizzle043/

Master P Is Turning “Pain Into Passion” To Help Families Following His Daughter’s Death 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Master P has spoken of the devastating loss the Miller family suffered earlier this year when his beloved daughter Tytyana Miller passed away in May. 

The rapper initially revealed that her death was connected to her struggles with mental wellness and substance abuse and later confirmed the 29-year-old died from an accidental overdose. Since her passing, Master P has paid tribute to Tytyana during his live performances while celebrating her life and advocating for people battling addiction. 

During a recent interview with Gayle King, Master P for CBS Mornings, he discussed how the Miller family has coped with their loss and his dedication to helping other families in a similar position.  

“It’s hard,” Master P began. “Coming from poverty, you would think that you would outlive your kids and that was the mission I feel like, going to my daughter’s funeral, I feel like I went to my own funeral.” He also explained that he believed Tytyana was “getting better” having just left rehab.  

Master P On Transforming “Pain Into Passion”

“My sympathy go out to everybody that lost a child. I’m gonna turn my pain into passion. I’m gonna turn it into a purpose because I can’t get my daughter back. I love her and think about her every day, and it took me and my family to go through something that I just can’t stop thinking about, but I realize that I have to get out here and help and save other kids.” 

Despite supporting his daughter throughout her struggles with addiction, Master P feels like there was more he could have done for Tytyana.  

“My daughter had a lot of life left in her,” the record executive explained. “She was a happy woman that knew that tomorrow she could do something better.”  

Master P continued, “When I got that phone call I realized my daughter is never coming back, and that’s the heartbreaking thing about this. And that’s why I said, ‘Let me team up with NAMI [The National Alliance on Mental Illness], let me team up with ARJ Cares.’ I want to help people that look like us. We want to bring awareness to this. I’m going to get out here and save millions.”  

Watch the interview below.  

E.P. the Dreamer Is Hard At Work

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Uncategorized
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E.P. the Dreamer is a talented artist, producer, and audio engineer based out of Los Angeles, California. He got his start in music at a young age but did not take it seriously until he was around the age of 18 years old. That This is when he decided that music was his passion as well as deciding to further his education. 

In school, he studied audio engineering and production. This allowed him to work with some of the top talents and artists in the industry by doing songwriting, production, recording, mixing, and mastering.  Not only did this help him get connected with others, but it also helped him level up his own game.

E.P. the Dreamer is an extremely hands-on artist working independently under his own LLC at Digital metronome Entertainment. He can produce, mix, and master his own music, but also co-produces and mixes his own music when collaborating with other producers. Usually, when doing collaborations he often works with Willis, who E.P. the Dreamer believes is the most underrated producer and artist in the game right now.

E.P. the Dreamer has been hard at work and just recently finished executive producing his first album with FACEvsIT of the MMUPClan from Los Angeles. He executive produced, mixed, and mastered FACEvsIT’s album titled “3FAC3s” which is set to release on July 11, 2022. As for his own music, he has a collaborative album in the works that is being kept heavily under wraps, but the title is set to release in July which will be exciting for his fans.

He also has a single almost ready to release which is about depression and how mental health affects people’s lives. His fans can also be excited for an upcoming music video for this track set to come out soon. Follow E.P. the Dreamer on this journey to keep track of his latest creations. Follow E.P. the Dreamer on Instagram here. Follow E.P. the Dreamer on Spotify here.

Big Finny Drops Newest Single “Direct”

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Hailing from the northeastern state of Massachusetts is the rising artist Big Finny who’s been making a name for himself in the underground scene. The creative made his promising debut back in 2019 and has been consistently releasing new music ever since.

The MC just made his return to the spotlight with the drop of his new single “Direct” back on July 11th. The single is introduced with a futuristic sound, soon kicking in the 808s, and Big Finny’s unique rap style. With a good hook, catchy chorus, and melodic vibe, “Direct” could be the new song you need this summer.

If the past holds true, look for Big Finny to release his next hit the following month on the 11th. But in the meantime, be sure to listen to his newest single “Direct” below.

Follow Big Finny on Instagram @big.finny

A Rapper Named “Notorious Big1” Says His Name And Song Was Stolen – And He’s MAD

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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The game is dirty. They are going hard at Puffy, and Biggie too by default. How real is this? I cannot do all this writing so I am going to cut and past something from the internet. Yes, lazy. it is also late. I am also tired. But, here is the situation in a nutshell. There was a rapper with the name Notorious Big1 and he had a reported song called “Big Daddy” that did zero damage. He was from Mississippi. This is a real song that used the same sample as “Juicy,” which was derived from the hit song “Juicy Fruit” by Mtume (RIP). Decades after the tragic end of Christopher Wallace, this song is making the rounds and the rapper is talking. Basically, the accusations are…he was ripped off.

So peep what I read online:

He went from Biggie Smalls to Big E. Smalls due to a lawsuit by Calvin Lockhart in 1992 then became Notorious BIG in 1993, the year Notorious B1 from Mississippi dropped his first and last single. B.I.G needed a name and a hit single and Puffy found both in Mississippi. Notice on the song in question, Biggie says “From the Mississippi down to the east coast”. Also notice B1 named his song Big Daddy…..Biggie named his alter ego Big Poppa. I know some of you can have s### under your noses and not smell it but that’s not going to change the fact that this is no coincidence, one similarity is one thing but several along with mentioning the mans State in the song in question is a bullseye. Biggie used Jeru The Damager flow pattern in the song he dissed him in while allowing Jeru’s good friend and producer Dj Premier produced and engineered the song unbeknownst to him until he heard a particular bar then Biggie finally told him. If you know hip hop you know the song/flow and story and would also know Biggie kept using that flow in other songs. In closing, Biggie only needed a name and a hit which he got from B1 and that was a normal practice and still is….Big is an amazing MC and this takes nothing away from that, he’s great without Juicy. But puffy stole an idea/names that came from B1 because he was desperate to win and it worked

Notorious B1 allegedly said:

“In 1993 i was signed to a small record label called Dragon Records in Gulfport Mississippi. I had a song that i wrote to Mtume called Juicy Fruit. I wrote the song to the actual record and it was called Big Daddy. Big Daddy was the lead single off the Mississippi Dough Boyz Album that was released in september 1993. It was released on the same day as Snoop Dog’s first album Doggystyle. The dough boyz album was made by two Gulfport rappers Tilidie and myself The Notorious Bigg One. (Notorious B1). Yeah I had the name and song first. I know it might be hard to believe but it is 100% the truth. We was on the radio first and in in the stores first. We sent packages to all the major Labels shopping for distribution. Just image my surprise when people started calling me saying they’ve just seen my video. We was trying to get the truth out back then but after B.i.g’s death i decided to leave it alone out of respect. I’m not fat anymore and a lot has changed but before i leave this b#### I want everybody to know the truth. I was the original Notorious Bigg One. #2Grams”

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I wonder why we are bringing this up now? Dude seems very p#####.

Anyway, I am not mad at that. By the way, Pete Rock says he was the one that Brough “Juicy” to the Bad Boy camp. Maybe that’s why he was so upset when Diddy called Bobby Brown the “chocolate boy wonder” at the BET Awards.

Anyway, if you are thinking The Notorious Bigg One is a lie…think again. Here’s his product from authenticated sources.

Nick Cannon Welcomes His 8th Child

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Nick Cannon’s family got even bigger.

Bre Tiesi announced the birth of Nick Cannon’s eighth child on Monday (July 25). The two welcomed a baby boy named Legendary Love, who is Tiesi’s first child.

“I did it,” she wrote via Instagram. “An all natural unmedicated home birth. This was the most humbling / limit pushing yet awakening and completely empowering experience. I can’t thank my team enough for delivering my son safely.”

Tiesi praised Nick Cannon for his support during the birth of their child.

“This experience has changed me forever and I couldn’t of asked for a more amazing and supportive partner,” she noted. “Daddy showed the f up for us. I couldn’t of done it without you. I can’t believe he’s here.”

Tiesi’s Instagram post featured multiple photos of her experience. The model also directed viewers to watch a vlog about her labor and delivery on YouTube.

Nick Cannon welcomed three children to his family in 2021. But he also experienced tragedy when his son Zen died from a rare form of brain cancer.

As of now, Nick Cannon has fathered eight kids with five different women. Last month, he hinted at more children arriving before the end of 2022.

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Megan Thee Stallion & Big Sean Sued Over “Go Crazy” – Detroit Duo Claims It’s A Rip-Off

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Two men are suing Megan Thee Stallion and Big Sean for alleged copyright infringement.

According to Radar Online, Duawn Payne and Harrell James claim Megan Thee Stallion and Big Sean’s “Go Crazy” collaboration is “strikingly similar” to the Detroit duo’s song “Krazy.” Payne and James contend “Go Crazy” is a rip-off of their track, which dropped in 2012.

Payne (stage name Go Hard Major) and James (a.k.a. H Matic) released their song on ReverbNation. They also handed out CDs featuring the track and performed it at multiple nightclubs in Detroit.

Their lawsuit suggests Big Sean played a significant role in the supposed copyright infringement. Payne and James insinuate he came across the song at some point since he’s from Detroit.

“The sale of thousands of physical copies of CD’s featuring the Copyrighted Work on the streets of West Detroit and the parking lots of hip hop clubs in West Detroit frequented by [Big Sean] provide further access of the Copyrighted Work to Defendants,” the lawsuit states.

Megan Thee Stallion’s “Go Crazy” appears on her 2020 album Good News. J.R. Rotem produced the song, which features Big Sean and 2 Chainz.

Payne and James sent a cease and desist to Megan Thee Stallion and Big Sean in March. The Detroit duo is now seeking unspecified damages for copyright infringement.

‘Nope’ Is A Box Office Smash

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Comedian-turned-Director Jordan Peele has made another box office smash with his latest film, “Nope,” striking gold again with actor Daniel Kaluuya.

This time, Kaluuya is joined by Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun in the UFO thriller that brought in $44 million in ticket sales, according to a statement of Sunday from Universal Pictures.

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the movie opened in 3,785 theaters across the United States and Canada and underperformed compared to his last in-theater release, “Us,” which grossed $71 million over its first-weekend debut. 

Both films owned their first weekend numbers coming in the #1 spot.

“Nope” is now $24 million away from recouping its production and marketing costs. The budget for this sci-fi film, skating around Octavia Butler’s Afrofuturism space, is almost triple the combined costs of both “Us” and “Get Us,” his breakout movie as a filmmaker.

Jim Orr, Universal’s president of domestic distribution, said, “It’s a great number. It’s amazing how broadly it’s playing too.”

“Jordan Peele crafted an incredible film,” Orr added. “And it is absolutely something that should be seen on the big screen.”

One expert said he needs more time to see the film’s success.

“An opening weekend for a Jordan Peele film is not the right metric. We have to see where it is a month from now,” Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. “‘Nope’ could have solid, long-term playability as the word gets out. One need only look at ‘Elvis’ to see that a film doesn’t have to open huge to be a big success.”

Check out this weekend’s box office numbers.

1. Nope,” $44 million.

2. “Thor: Love and Thunder,” 22.1 million.

3. “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” $17.7 million.

4. “Where the Crawdads Sing,” $10.3 million.

5. “Top Gun: Maverick,” $10 million.

6. “Elvis,” $6.3 million.

7. “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,” $3.9 million.

8. “The Black Phone,” $3.5 million.

9. “Jurassic World Dominion,” $3 million.

10. “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” $1.4 million.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Trailer Reignites #RecastTChalla Conversation

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Marvel unveiled the trailer for its film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on Saturday (July 23).

The teaser generated excitement for the upcoming sequel, but it also renewed discussions about Marvel’s decision to not recast T’Challa. Marvel opted to not hire a new actor to play the character following the death of Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed T’Challa a.k.a. Black Panther in multiple films.

#RecastTChalla became a trending topic on Twitter after the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer premiered at the San Diego Comic-Con. Fans voiced concerns about the Marvel franchise continuing without T’Challa while others pushed back at the idea of someone replacing Chadwick Boseman.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premieres in theaters on November 11. Cast member Lupita Nyong’o discussed the movie in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter over the weekend.

“To make this film against all odds is a powerful statement unto itself, and I am very proud that we did it,” she said. “It was very therapeutic. It restored a sense of hope for me in making it, and I think we’ve expanded the world of Wakanda in ways that will blow people’s minds — not just Wakanda, but the Black Panther world. It’s gonna blow people’s minds, and I just cannot wait until it’s not a secret anymore.”

Check out a portion of the #RecastTChalla chatter on Twitter below.

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