VH1 has revealed its upcoming cast for two big shows on the network. Both from the “Love & Hip Hop” franchise, fans are about to gag when they see who will be featured in the Atlanta and Miami casts.
Both shows will premiere their new seasons on Monday, Aug. 8. Atlanta will come on first, within the 8 p.m. (EST/PST) hour and Miami will follow at the 9 p.m. (EST/PST).
The cast for Atlanta is very familiar with the inclusion of Shekinah and Renni Rucci as new players.
Bambi
Erica Mena
Karlie Redd
Kendra Robinson
Kirk Frost
Mendeecees Harris
Momma Dee
Rasheeda Frost
Renni Rucci
Safaree Samuels
Scrappy
Sierra Gates
Shekinah
Spice
Yandy Smith-Harris
Yung Joc
VH1 promises this season of LHHA “will combine emotional depth with over-the-top humor, shocking betrayals, unforeseen grief and loss, unexpected alliances, divorce, co-parenting, and long overdue family encounters.”
The cast of the Miami show is similar to the past seasons, with the inclusion of Noreaga, Ray J, and Princess Love Norwood.
Amara La Negra
Bobby Lytes
Florence El Luche
Joy Young
Neri Santiago
Noreaga
Princess Love Norwood
Ray J
Shay Johnson
Sukihana
Trick Daddy
Trina
The network also breaks down Miami, saying, “as the fight for reinvention, ambition, and quest for love reaches new heights, nothing is off limits. Will big dreams and conquests fuel their fire or burn out the flame? With new babies, paternity questions, weddings on the horizon and family bonds tested, Miami’s secrets will be revealed on the South Beach strip.”
Fans had their opinions!
I can’t wait for love and hip hop Miami to comeback Atlanta not so much because I’m sick of those same old people bringing nothing karlie them played out #BasketballWives
I'm sorry but I've been waiting for love and hip hop Hollywood for too dam long I was hoping it was that. Also so is Ray j on Atlanta or Miami now. #BasketballWives
Everybody loves music. Everybody has their own connection with it, a simple melody that transports you to your sunny childhood, a rhythm that reminds you when the going was tough, and another that fills you with gratitude for everything you have. Music can give a sense of space, freedom, and also of pain and fear. Music speaks the language of all. But for singer Heather Butler, music helps express silence.
For Heather Butler, music comes from deep within one’s soul. For Heather Butler, everything else is an accompaniment. Heather Butler adds, “Music does not come from an instrument, an app, or stuff like that. Those things help the musician express whatever it is he or she desires to express. Music comes from deep within. For me, that means two things. One, it lives inside everybody, and two, it comes from a place of deep silence. The purpose of my music is to bring out the emotions behind this silence. And trust me, you can never run out of the silence you were born with. You can only go deeper.”
All artists believe in the power of the zone. Whether musicians or athletes, all of the best ones have a ritual of retiring within themselves. It may be before a performance or before the morning practice. Their zone, like Heather Butler’s cradle of silence, helps them put things into perspective just as it helps Heather Butler put words to its emotions.
She says, “The hustle and bustle of city may sound like noise, but if you listen carefully, there’s a deep hum, a patterned melody within it. Similarly, a huge forest may seem still at first, but with time it will draw your senses to sounds that are full of life and inspiration. For me, within all sounds lie enfolded a deep silence which contains within its emotions that are beautiful, delicate, clear, graceful and powerful.”
Heather Butler’s faith in the power of silence and the beauty in the emotions it contains is both inspiring and contagious. We wish her the best!
DaKidRiz is an artist from Canton, Ohio who first gained traction on SoundCloud in 2014 with his first release “Ohio”. A year later, the rapper officially debuted “I Aint Got No Choice” and his career as an artist was born. Now more dedicated than ever, DaKidRiz is expanding all facets of his career.
DaKidRiz is currently under project management with DJ ESudd who is popular for his work as 2 Chainz’s official DJ. And being managed by Adam Cole, the rapper has put all the pieces in place to take his career to the next level. All that’s left is more music and time.
Ready to up his game, DaKidRiz dropped his most popular single to date titled “Alright”. The single offers a softer, groovierlisten. Lasting just under 3 minutes, DaKidRiz doesn’t waste a second showcasing his unique rap style and sound. “Alright” is extremely catchy and well worth an addition to your summer playlist.
As we wait for more music to be released from DaKidRiz be sure to check out his latest release “Alright” and other songs below:
Follow the creative on Instagram to keep up with his journeyand for updates on new music:
In an industry where most new artists blindly run after trends to steal their share of the limelight, Erick B chose to be authentic. Erick B is a rising music artist and songwriter. He is just 15 and has already earned a staggering 390,000 average monthly listeners on Spotify; a feat rarely achieved even by seasoned artists. Erick B is a natural R&B singer who has managed to connect with his audiences on a deeper level through music.
Erick B was only 13 when he started writing songs. He eventually released his first song at 15, and the track went viral on social media, earning over 3 million streams on all social media platforms within two weeks. Since then, Erick B has been climbing the ladder of success both on digital streaming platforms and in the live music scene. He has already been signed by some of the top music labels like Bryan DMG of Delux Music Group.
Navigating a closely-knit industry as a budding artist at 15 hasn’t been a walk in the park for Erick B. He struggled to overcome self-doubt and other challenges to reach the position he is in today. Erick B has managed to stand out for his authenticity and unique sense of music. Instead of blindly following trends, he focuses on creating something he will forever be proud of. Erick B’s songs are for people who not only move to the beat but also pay attention to the lyrics.
Staying true to his vision of becoming an authentic artist, Erick B hopes to collaborate with big names in the music industry; he wants to work with artists he looks up to and he wants to become a sought-after name in the live music scene in the coming years.
From Montreal, Canada, the creative Jeff GoldVine has always been interested in entertaining people and anything related to art. Surrounded by entertainers growing up, Jeff naturally gravitated toward playing the guitar and making funny videos. He began his journey making comedic sketches and released them back during the Vine days, but then decided to make music as well, something he’s always enjoyed.
Inspired by the legends Eminem, Arcade Fire, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and Lonely Island, Jeff GoldVine has sought to make a style of music that leaves his listeners with nothing but good vibes and something they can laugh to. He has a rule never to put out something that he didn’t laugh and vibe to himself.
Jeff GoldVine released his debut song back in 2019 and another single in 2020 but took a two-year hiatus before just releasing his new single “Out Of Love” last month. The creative says he’s got a lot more on the way, including an album that’ll feature his numerous styles. Be sure to keep up with Jeff and his artist career on Instagram @jeffgoldvine.
IllaDaProducer has a LOT to celebrate, and he’s not done breaking down barriers in the industry.
The 12x Grammy-nominated producer has worked with all the greats in the music industry, including Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Chief Keef, Polo G, A$AP Rocky, Pusha T, Justin Timberlake, and many more.
The Florida native adds, “I’m also somebody who’s really bullish into Web3, crypto, and decentralization. I’m a music lover and a lover of tech and finance. Everything in the middle.”
Now, IllaDaProducer has his eyes set on a new venture: taking over the Web3 world.
Successfully launching his new NFT platform called WhoWho’s TreeHouse, which you may recognize by the company’s signature owl, Illa aims to leverage the metaverse to give back to the music community.
The business was created to onboard up-and-coming artists into Web3 via collaboration and education while prioritizing community over profit. Also, 20% of all secondary sales are deposited into a community wallet, as holders are given the rare opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat by voting on proposals during their music NFT journey.
AllHipHop spoke with IllaDaProducer, who was posted in Philly for a few days after Ape Fest.
Read below as we discuss his background, most significant influences, Fat Joe signing him, working with Scott Storch, his name, entering the Web3 world, donating profits to the World Wildlife Organization, reaching #1 on Opensea, how he got in with Eminem, collaborating with Kodak Black & Megan Thee Stallion, and more!
AllHipHop: You stay in Miami, how do you like it?
IllaDaProducer: I love it, it’s actually my coming home trip because I was in Los Angeles for the last 2 years. I left Miami, I was in Miami for 15 years. Then I signed a big publishing deal after working with Em and moved to LA for 2 years. Started working with Scott Storch, then he moved back to Miami. I’m like perfect, I get to go home.
AllHipHop: Where are you from originally?
IllaDaProducer: I was born in Guyana, South America. I grew up in Brooklyn and in central Florida. I came to the States when I was 7 and moved to Brownsville, Brooklyn.
AllHipHop: Biggest influences?
IllaDaProducer: It’s crazy because definitely Kanye, Pharrell, and then Scott Storch. He was really pivotal in my life. Because after I graduated college, I moved to Miami and he was one of the first people I met. I was doing a bunch of nonsense, taking chances I shouldn’t have been taking. I saw him make a million dollars in a week selling beats. I’m like, I’m doing the wrong s###. [laughs]
AllHipHop: In one week?!
IllaDaProducer: In a week, right in front of me. Selling beats.
AllHipHop: Do you remember when you first got on?
IllaDaProducer: When I met Fat Joe, Fat Joe was the first person who signed me as a producer. The point between seeing Scott make a million and Fat Joe signing me was 4 or 5 years. I just worked every day. I already had talent that I was messing with from when I was in college, that I wasn’t taking seriously. I didn’t think it’d be a career until that week with Scott. From there, it was Fat Joe who signed me. I said alright, I could make this a career. Somebody who’s a legend in the game sees that I’m talented enough to sign and put it in writing.
AllHipHop: Did you learn anything being signed to Fat Joe?
IllaDaProducer: I learned a lot. I learned everything there is to know about being an independent artist. Somebody who runs their own label. Somebody who deals with radio programmers, marketing and promotion. Everything from A to Z because he does that, he’s completely independent. Spends his own money on his singles, his album releases and promo. I was able to sit there right next to him and watch him make all these moves. I learned a ton from Fat Joe, and I still do till this day.
AllHipHop: What was the inspiration behind your name?
IllaDaProducer: Illa was my street name. When I met Scott, I could be honest when I first got out to Miami, I was everybody’s weed man. I was in the street hustling. That’s how I know Khaled, Ross, Cool & Dre, Scott, everybody. Khaled till this day when he sees me, he says “I’m so proud of you,” because he knows where I come from. Being in the street then being at the Grammys with Eminem is a dream come true. Getting there is amazing, but that journey is what I enjoy the most.
AllHipHop: How does it feel to have your NFT project out?
IllaDaProducer: It feels amazing to have it out. To be one of the few black founders in the entire NFT Space, I’ll never lose sight of the importance of it. To build a project that gives independent creators, singers-songwriters, rappers from around the globe, who may have all of the talent in the world but may not have a platform, my NFT solves that problem. Just by giving them an actual platform to get themselves heard.
AllHipHop: The Web3 world is crazy to me. What was the process in releasing it?
IllaDaProducer: Luckily when I first got into NFTs, I got into Bored Ape Yachty Club. I learned the power of IP, I learned the power of community. I saw how to really deliver and always add value to your community. Taking those valuable lessons, I watched artists like Spottie Wifi, who’s a Web3 artist who released a song or album and sold out in 60 seconds. He was in Complex. There’s an artist named Latasha, she sells her videos you can get free on YouTube for $15K to $30K. I took the Bored Ape, Spottie, Latasha, all that information that I soaked up for 6 months, then I was able to comfortably come and drop something into the space. Because at that point, I was a known figure. I got the trust of my community, which is important.
AllHipHop: Talk about the philanthropic approach. You’re donating a portion to the World Wildlife Organization to help save endangered species.
IllaDaProducer: I’m an animal lover. I’ve always been an animal lover. Animals don’t have a voice, they can’t protect themselves so it’s up to us to protect them. It bothers me when I see more and more animals get put on endangered species list, people hunting animals. Now we’re this late in the game of evolution, all this information I still can’t figure out how people needlessly kill animals for tusks or whatever it is. There are other things you can use for that, so that’s why it’s important.
All of my 1 of 1’s in WhoWho’s TreeHouse are endangered species. My other philanthropic effort is to put STEM programs, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into marginalized neighborhoods. I was a fan of Nipsey Hussle, that was an initiative he was really passionate about. I didn’t even know what it was until I heard him say it, then I started reading into it. Unfortunately he was taken away from us early in his life so I want to make sure that’s something I try to continue.
AllHipHop: Did you get to work with Nipsey?
IllaDaProducer: I didn’t get to work with him, but I met him several times because of my manager Steve Lobel. He’s a hip hop legend.
IllaDaProducer: I was in shock. I kept taking pictures of it over and over. [laughs] I’m #1 on Opensea music charts. It’s an idea that popped out of my head. Just like when I make a beat. When it reaches #1 Urban, I never take it for granted. Ever! Because I know where I came from, I know the struggle I come from. To get any of these blessings, I really stop and thank God. Appreciate the moment and then get back to work.
AllHipHop: How’d you land that first placement with Eminem?
IllaDaProducer: This is a crazy story, I’ll try to make it short. I’m in Miami working, Fat Joe unfortunately had to go serve some time in jail. I was out of my contract, but I was selling beats. I was doing work with The Game, Cool & Dre. I was selling beats for $3K to $5K. I got close to a friend of mine named Jay Andino, he worked radio at Interscope. He had an artist named Phresher from Brooklyn, trying to get out. I came from Guyana to Brookklyn so anybody from Brooklyn who was in the streets trying to make music to get out, I try to help them.
He only had $500 a beat. I’m like “man, I make $5K.” He says “man I have $500, work with me.” I said “alright cool, at least give me something for my time.” So he bought 4 beats. He gave me $2K, I did 4 songs. One of them ended up being that “Wait A Minute” song. Everybody in New York was doing a remix of it: 50, Remy, French. Royce Da 5’9″ heard the 50 Cent version and did a Royce Da 5’9″ remix.
Eminem heard that and asked “yo, what’s this? Who’s this on the hook? What’s this track? This s### fire!” He’s like “oh, it’s this artist Phresher. Everybody’s remixing, so you know I had to put a Detroit spin on it.” Em said “I wanna work with this dude.” Phresher gets in the studio with Em and is like “Yo Em, you’re my fav rapper of all time.” Em lets him finish like “dope, so who did the beat?” Phresher is like “yo, that’s my man Illa!” So a $500 beat got me to work with Eminem.
AllHipHop: You recently met Eminem for the first time, how was that experience?
IllaDaProducer: Incredible! I still remember that moment, it keeps replaying in my head. It’s crazy some JPEGs got me to meet Eminem. Somebody I did 7 songs with I’ve never met, Bored Apes was able to make that a reality. I walk in the room like “yo Em, I just want to say thank you. You really changed my life. He goes “Yo Illa, not to cut you off, but you’ve done just as much for me that I’ve done for you.” I’m never gon’ forget that… never!
AllHipHop: My dog Slim is named after Eminem, because he’s the reason I fell in love with hip-hop.
IllaDaProducer: He’s the truth. I’d never thought in my wildest dreams I’d work with Eminem. Never!
“AllHipHop: Killshot” is history!
IllaDaProducer: Yeah, we got a Guinness World Record with “Killshot” together.
AllHipHop: What was he doing there?
IllaDaProducer: He dropped a song with Snoop. As a real song, a regular song on DSPs, and I believe it’s coming out as an NFT as well. They’re both Apes.
AllHipHop: Do you have a favorite that you did with Eminem?
IllaDaProducer: You know what’s crazy? It’s “Killshot” of course, then “Good Guy” with Jessie Reyez. I’m a huge anime fan and I sampled Tokyo Ghoul and some of the most beautiful chords ever. I never thought anybody would get that song, Em heard it and was like “this is amazing.” That was gratification like “okay, this is some of the most beautiful chords ever. I’m a make a beat out of it.” Then he heard it like “this is fire,” so I knew I wasn’t trippin’. All the anime fans still go crazy like “Yooo, Illa! You sampled Tokyo Ghoul!”
AllHipHop: Seen you with Kodak Black, did you guys make music/
IllaDaProducer: Yeah man, it’s funny because people always say me and Kodak look alike. We got in the studio together and we were vibing, because I got diamond teeth. It was crazy, we were doing a session with me and Scott. We were working with a pop artist, Kodak was in the same studio in Miami. He’s like “Scott Storch! Where’s Scott Storch at?” I’m like “he’s over here.” [laughs]
Kodak came in, Kodak’s a wild boy. He bum rushed the other artist’s session and asked us to play beats. He sat in this studio of her session for an hour writing his verse to his song. He finally was like “oh s###, this ain’t my studio. I’m a finish the song though, I’m a go record it.” [laughs] We have a big record coming with him too, it’s pretty dope.
AllHipHop: What Megan Thee Stallion on “Girls in the Hood”?
IllaDaProducer: Another amazing opportunity. She had the idea because she’s such a big fan of “Boyz-n-the-Hood.” She said “man I want it to sound exactly like that, but I don’t want to use the master. The only people that I know who could do this is Scott and Illa.” Everything you heard is replayed, there’s no samples in it. Eazy-E’s wife cleared it for us, it was a smooth process Kevin Liles, it’s one of his favorite records. I love Meg and we got more coming with Meg too.
AllHipHop: Goals yourself as an artist at this point of your career?
IllaDaProducer: Just to leave an impact and have a legacy like some of my idols. How Timbo has his legacy, Pharrell has his legacy, and Scott has his legacy. I want that Illa legacy, that’s my main thing.
AllHipHop: What is your legacy?
IllaDaProducer: Somebody who’s patient, helpful, and loyal.
AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let the people know?
IllaDaProducer: WhoWho’s Treehouse is still minting, it’s not going to be minting for long. If you’re a singer, songwriter, or rapper, wherever you are in the world reading or listening to this and you want to get yourself heard — and you want an Illa beat, mint WhoWho’s Treehouse. Follow me on Twitter, we always have a lot of great spaces. We do music content 3 days a week, Monday Wednesday Friday At 6pm. Come in, get yourself heard. Join this community.
The nation’s first son, Hunter Biden, is in the headlines after his phone, iCloud, and laptop were hacked, and somehow, Biggie Smalls has been roped into the wild story.
According to reports, internet hackers associated with 4Chan uncovered photographs and videos of the 52-year-old in many compromising positions, including a video of him weighing approximately 21 grams of crack.
They sorted through the photographs and leaked some of the most damning images and footage of him hanging out with some party girls. In one clip, he appears to be asking a woman if she has any crack to share with him.
In another, Hunter Biden is seen in the buff, going down a waterslide with some of the female gal pals.
Several scenes show Hunter Biden engaged in sexual intercourse, apparently swapping out women like the playboy one might think he is.
Twitter has gone crazy, teasing his addiction and misfortune.
One person added Biggie’s “10 Crack Commandments” as a musical bed with an erratic compilation of the leaked footage, which has gone viral on Twitter.
It was only a matter of time before the song was added
Some people mocked Hunter Biden’s father’s 90s policies on crack cocaine, saying, “Joe Biden wants ‘the smartest man’ he knows, his son, Hunter Biden, locked up. Who am I to argue with the president of the United States? It’s jail time, genius.”
Joe Biden wants “the smartest man” he knows, his son, Hunter Biden, locked up.
Who am I to argue with the president of the United States?
A divorcee and father of three daughters, Hunter Biden, has struggled for years with addiction and alcoholism, despite (or in spite of) his father’s high-profile political jobs.
This is the second batch of illicit videos leaked on the president’s son in July. In the first one, he seems to be smoking on a crack pipe and pleasuring himself.
He is doing all this while floating in a tank of water.
4chan has publicly taken credit for the leak but has not given a reason why, other than to embarrass him, the president, and the rest of their family.
President Biden has four children. Hunter is the oldest living child. He has one younger sister named Ashley.
Beau Biden, the oldest brother, died from brain cancer in 2015. The beloved sister, Naomi, died with her and the boys’ mother in 1972. She had just turned one year old.
Black rap enthusiasts on social media have taken a page out of Lord Jamar’s book and are reminding white fans that they are guests in the house of Hip-Hop and must constantly watch their manners.
That includes saying the “n-word.”
While some British fans might not have gotten the memo, one that has been typed up in big, bold capital letters by Eminem, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Iron Solomon, Big K, Nunn Nunn, A-ward, and so many other Caucasians in the space, there are plenty people of color ready to remind you that some things are off-limits (even if you love the music and culture).
Such was the case last Friday, July 8th, at a Roddy Ricch show in Finsbury Park in London, England. The artist was a featured performer at the Wireless Festival, rapping for a diverse crowd of music lovers.
When he performed the 2019 hit song, “The Box,” the crowd of white people sang along, screamed the lyrics word for word, and yelled the “n-word” at the top of their lungs.
Once the footage got out, Black Twitter was not having it.
“Live rap shows unlock a different level of audacity in [white] people, I swear,” a fan tweeted.
There are two ways to fix white people who desperately want to use the “n-word” as they are visiting the extremely popular and translatable facet of Black culture. Both Ta-nehesi Coates and Kendrick Lamar figured out how to do it in different styles.
The Compton native checked a white woman, whom he brought up on stage as a part of his show, for saying the word as a part of the chorus in his hit song, “m.A.A.d city.”
He said, “wait, wait, wait,” after she had already said the racial epithet several times. In disbelief that he stopped her, and she says, “Am I not cool enough for you? What’s up, bro?”
“Rules just really cool, you have to work with me,” she whined.
He said she could stay but she could not say the n-word. She claimed she did not even realize she uttered the slur that Black people have coded as a term of endearment.
Ta-nehesi Coates is a little different.
He charged a group of white people to consider why they wanted to say something that was not theirs.
“For white people, I think the experience of being a Hip-Hop fan and not being able to use the word ‘n#####’ is actually very insightful. It will give you just a little peek into the world of what it means to be Black.”
Coates continued, “Because to be Black is to walk through the world and watch people doing things that you cannot do … that you can’t join in and do. I think there’s actually a lot to be learned from refraining.”
The past few months have been relatively quiet regarding Tekashi 6ix9ine, but on late Monday night (July 11th), everyone’s favorite Hip-Hop troll returned to social media with a bang.
6ix9ine posted a video of various clips from his recent concert in Istanbul, Turkey. The footage shows him stage diving into a massive sea of fans repeatedly.
The 26-year-old captioned the post with his familiar braggadocios style, writing, “THE BEST IN THE WORLD. You can’t stop what GOD has planned for someone. 15,000 sold out show Istanbul Turkey. 500,000$ for 40 minutes.”
“All around the world I’m loved and known in every part,” he wrote with a thin veil of shade. “You guys need festivals to have big stages, only known in America.
“It needs to be 20 artist performing for people to show up. Don’t @ me argue with ur self,” he concluded.
Kanye West finally found out what Nicki said about him. I would imagine Nicki Minaj‘s words verberated all over the world, but if you’re Kanye West you probably have enough insulation that stuff doesn’t typically get to you. We know that Kanye West was “stranded “outside of his own home, by the highway. But, did you know that he recently unfollowed Nicki Minaj?
Days after Nicki Minaj dissed Kanye West at the Essence Festival, the “Jesus Walks” rapper decides to unfollow his former friend. Remember, Nicki Minaj played “Monster “and she stopped the track and said “I’m Monster-ed out and we don’t f#ck with clowns.”
By the way, it should be mentioned that Nick made this move on the same day that a Cardi B song featuring Kanye West dropped. Nicki and Kanye were supposed to have a song on his Jesus is King album, but it never came out. I can imagine how bad that makes Nicki Minaj feel, when her biggest rival is getting features from the guy that gets the most press but doesn’t do any interviews.
At the time, Nicki Minaj respected Kanye West decision to not feature a specific song. She said: “Let me tell you something about that…I respect everybody and where they are in life, where they are spiritually.”
She also hinted at some hypocrisy: “The public adored ‘New Body.’ Like, ‘New Body’ is the biggest hit record that never came out. So what I thought was interesting was that Kanye made me write my ‘New Body’ verse four times over in order to fit into where he was creatively and spiritually in his life, right, only to then go on the internet a few months later to see him on Drink Champs.”
Here is the song, by the way.
Anyway, more beef, more beef, more beef! Kanye West is really doing his own thing and hasn’t really been in the news at all. He’s done stuff here in there like he did with the game recently, but he’s pretty much to himself. I can respect that.
Anyway, Nicki Minaj is definitely out here causing whole riots and things overseas, so I expect her to do something phenomenal in the very near future. To me, she doesn’t even need Kanye West. She just needs to focus on the quality of the music that she’s putting out and everything will be all right.
I looked at this video and realized, I am monstered out too!
NLE Choppa is one of the biggest rap stars in the world. I remember like yesterday when he was with AllHipHip in New York City, doing a day in the life. Today, he is a world traveler and a highly evolved young man.
But, somethings never change. When he was in Israel, a man reportedly called him the N-word. It was so brazen, they didn’t know what to do. But, did the men mean harm or malice? I am not sure. Check this out.
This is not the time to blame rap music, but let’s talk about it Hip-Hop and rap music has popularized this word so much that I believe people will know used for completely different reasons than the racist, offensive term of old. It’s almost like a dialect thing. What do you think?
On another note, the trip to Israel was kind of crazy. NLE Choppa and his crew were mobbed in their van, to the point where it seemed like it might turn violent. Choppa even had to threaten to do something to them. But, we know he wasn’t going to do anything because nobody wants to get that Brittney Griner treatment overseas. That’s a different type of lockdown.
Anyway, there’s another component to this that I’m interested in. NLE Choppa is in Israel, and a lot of people have problems with that. Billie Eilish was almost completely canceled for touring Israel, or the suggestion itself. So, I am just interested in knowing what the next level might be for this rapper. There’s no controversy, so that means he hasn’t reached the level where people care enough to boycott.
Nicki Minaj was forced to abandon her impromptu meet-and-greet event in London on Monday after the crowd became out of control.
Following her headlining set at London’s Wireless Festival, the “Starships” rapper announced on Instagram on Monday morning that she would be holding a meet-and-greet event at Cafe KOKO in the capital’s Camden neighborhood that afternoon.
When Nicki eventually showed up for the event at least four hours late, the street in front of the venue was lined with hundreds of fans who mobbed her when she left her vehicle.
Nicki Minaj – James Manning/PA IMAGES/INSTARimages.com/Cover Images
Nicki Minaj – James Manning/PA IMAGES/INSTARimages.com/Cover Images
Nicki Minaj – James Manning/PA IMAGES/INSTARimages.com/Cover Images
Video and pictures show the star being escorted by police officers through the crowd back to her car while they could get a better handle on the situation, but they ultimately had to cancel the event.
Nicki had earlier pleaded with her fans to form an orderly queue otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to meet them.
She tweeted, “Guys, if you don’t get in a contained space they won’t let me get out the cars. Pls don’t run in the streets. Please get in 1 place. 1 line (praying hands).”
Video footage shows hundreds of screaming fans running after her car on the road after she abandoned the event, forcing traffic to come to a standstill.
Camden Police subsequently issued a statement, which reads, “Police were contacted by venue staff beforehand concerned about significant crowding outside. Further police resources had to be deployed to keep public order and close roads.
“In the interests of safety, the event managers took the decision that the event would not go ahead. Members of the public are advised not to travel to the area… Crowds are leaving, and police remain on scene. No arrests.”
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is headed back to the big screen. The Hip Hop mogul will be seen in the upcoming Skill House film for Ryan Kavanaugh’s Proxima Media production company.
According to reports, 50 Cent is producing Skill House for the rapper’s G-Unit Film & Television. The movie’s cast also includes social media personality Bryce Hall and MMA fighter/professional wrestler Paige VanZant.
Josh Stolberg (Crawlspace, The Hungover Games) wrote the Skill House script. He will direct the motion picture as well. Production for the horror flick is taking place in Los Angeles at a content house for TikTok personalities.
“This film is bursting with mavericks of entertainment, many of them spanning multiple genres and platforms,” Ryan Kavanaugh told Deadline.
Kavanaugh continued, “From a global rap and Hip Hop music icon to a businessman, actor, writer, and producer – if anyone knows a thing or two about breaking the boundaries, it’s 50 Cent. I’m honored to work alongside him as we watch Bryce do the same with his career.”
50 Cent became an international music star thanks to successful singles such as “In da Club,” “21 Questions,” and “P.I.M.P.” Many Hip Hop pundits have labeled his 2003 project, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, as a classic album.
Additionally, 50 Cent played a fictionalized version of himself in the 2003 crime drama Get Rich or Die Tryin’. The Queens, New York native also acted in movies such as 2008’s Before I Self Destruct, 2011’s All Things Fall Apart, and 2015’s Southpaw.
50 Cent’s producer credits include the Power television franchise. He also played Kanan Stark on the original Starz show. Plus, 50 produced other G-Unit Films and Television series such as Dream School, The Oath, and Black Mafia Family.
The tandem of T-Pain and Chris Brown earned a #1 single on the Hot 100 with “Kiss Kiss.” That 2007 track off Brown’s Exclusive album went on to earn 4x-Platinum certification.
Exclusive also picked up a 4x-Platinum plaque from the RIAA, but the album only peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200. Chris Brown’s 2022 LP, Breezy, also peaked at #4 on the Hot 100 chart dated July 9.
After the final sales numbers came out for Breezy, Brown expressed frustration for his perceived lack of support for the album. He recently used his Instagram Story to complain about the 72,000 first-week units.
“SEEMS LIKE YALL ONLY INVEST IN THE NEGATIVE STORIES ABOUT ME. CHRIS GETS IN TROUBLE (THE WHOLE WORLD IS ON it). Chris drops album… [cricket emojis],” wrote CB.
Brown’s former collaborator, T-Pain, connected with DJ Akademiks on Twitch. After praising his fellow R&B singer, T-Pain spoke about CB’s apparent commercial downturn.
T-Pain Thinks Chris Brown Is Blaming The Fans
“That is my m############ n####, but I know what his faults are,” T-Pain told Akademiks. “Chris Brown has the princess complex. A lot of n##### don’t know what the Princess Complex is.”
The Rappa Ternt Sanga album creator continued, “The Princess Complex is when a young girl grows up in a family or in surroundings where every day she gets called a princess, she gets called pretty.”
T-Pain added, “The Princess Complex is not only when you get what you want but you get the accolades of a pretty person for doing absolutely f###### nothing and just being pretty… The second that the first real m########### comes to you and says, ‘Hey, you ain’t that f###### pretty,’ it’s over.”
The Nappy Boy Entertainment founder also suggested that Chris Brown seemingly blamed the fans for not liking his latest album instead of looking inward at himself. After nearly two decades in the industry, Breezy did not receive the same reception as CB’s previous bodies of work.
T-Pain stated, “Now it’s like, ‘Y’all must’ve done something wrong because I’ve done the same thing that I’ve done every time and the s###’s gone crazy. Ya’ll must have done something wrong. It ain’t me. I’m f###### Chris Brown.'”
Bronx Drill is one of the Hip Hop sub-genres that has found a foothold in modern-day rap music. Cardi B recently helped shine a light on the sound by providing a verse to Kay Flock’s “Shake It” with Dougie B and Bory300.
“Shake It” made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 at #51, becoming Kay Flock’s highest-charting song. Cardi B even showed up to this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam concert to perform the track during B-Lovee’s Festival Stage set.
Vogue Singapore selected Cardi B for the magazine’s latest cover. The outlet interviewed the Bronx native. During the conversation, Cardi reflected on the borough’s new crop of up-and-comers as well as her own rise to superstardom.
“There are certain artists that are coming up from the Bronx—the way they act, the energy they bring; it reminds me of when I was a young teenager,” stated Cardi B. “It brings back so many memories. Now that I’m older, it makes me a little sad. I used to be so wild and free.”
Cardi B burst onto the mainstream music scene in 2017 with the “Bodak Yellow” single. Since that time, the 29-year-old entertainer earned five #1 songs, three Diamond Awards, and a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
Fans are patiently waiting for Cardi B to release her sophomore studio album. She recently presented the “Hot S###” song featuring Kanye “Ye” West and Lil Durk. That collaboration debuted at #13 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart.
Brent Faiyaz released his Wasteland studio LP on July 8. The R&B singer is in the running to score a #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.
According to HitsDailyDouble, Brent Faiyaz’s second studio album will open with 105,000-115,000 units. The number crunchers forecast Wasteland is in a race against Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti for the top spot.
Un Verano Sin Ti returned to #1 on the Billboard 200 this week with 111,000 units. Bad Bunny’s all-Spanish language album has spent four non-consecutive weeks at No. 1.
If Brent Faiyaz is able to halt Bad Bunny’s run in the pole position, Wasteland will be the Maryland native’s first Number One on the Billboard 200. His F### the World EP peaked at #20 in 2020.
Wasteland includes appearances by Tyler, The Creator, Alicia Keys, Drake, The Neptunes, and other acts. The 19-track project contains production by Faiyaz, The Neptunes, No I.D., Jake One, and others.
Brent Faiyaz is likely best known for his contribution to GoldLink’s “Crew” which also features Shy Glizzy. The Recording Industry Association of America certified that collaboration as 5x-Platinum.
Throughout his career, Brent Faiyaz also earned a Platinum plaque for his own single “Trust” off the Lost EP. He also picked up Gold Awards from the RIAA for “F### the World (Summer in London),” “Rehab (Winter in Paris),” “Clouded,” and “Dead Man Walking.”
Back in 2016, 2 Chainz connected with Lil Wayne to create the ColleGrove album. Technically, Chainz released ColleGrove as a solo album, but his New Orleans-bred counterpart is featured throughout the LP.
This week, 2 Chainz teased that another joint project with Lil Wayne could be on the way. The Atlanta-bred rhymer addressed his recent work with Tunechi in a Twitter post.
“Had a good weekend [with] 2 shows in Vegas and one in Mexico in 2 days, now I’m about to crash I’m just walking out the studio, been in with @LilTunechi all night, let’s just say I’m excited about our project,” tweeted Chainz.
Had a good weekend wit 2 shows in Vegas and one in Mexico in 2 days , now I’m about to crash I’m just walking out the studio , been in with @LilTunechi all night , let’s just say I’m Excited about our project pic.twitter.com/5744XVeUwG
ColleGrovedebuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 by pulling in 53,000 first-week units. Southside, Mike WiLL Made-It, Zaytoven, TM88, Metro Boomin, Frank Dukes, London on da Track, and others provided production for the album.
2 Chainz’s Dope Don’t Sell Itselfdropped in February of this year. That project featured Moneybagg Yo, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, 42 Dugg, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Durk, and more.
In 2020, 2 Chainz teamed with his T.R.U. crew for No Face No Case. Lil Wayne’s discography also includes compilation projects with Young Money (Young Money, Rise of an Empire) and Rich Gang (Rich Gang).
Mass Appeal is celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop with a brand new EP, the first installment of their series The Soundtrack.
DJ Premier presents the first entry, a 5-song project featuring some of rap’s greatest emcees. DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1, arrives on July 15. The project includes fresh Premier cuts featuring Lil Wayne, Nas, Run the Jewels, Joey Badass, Remy Ma, Rapsody, and Slick Rick.
“It’s an honor to kick off this iconic Hip Hop 50 music program. Hip-Hop continues to inspire fans across the globe and it’s incredible to think of what the next 50 years will bring,” DJ Premier said in a press release.
“Bringing together some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop, this project will further solidify the #HipHop50 movement as it not only captures 50 years of culture but will also honor some of the latest and greatest to do it,” Mass Appeal shared. “A portion of all #HipHop50 proceeds will be donated to various charitable organizations, including, the Universal Hip Hop Museum set to open its doors in 2024.”
Mass Appeal added, “From Park Jams to Festival stages, this partnership will create moments that will bring together the voices that turned Hip-Hop into a way of life.”
“This is a moment in #HipHop history. We’re proud to announce the release of Volume 1 of the #HipHop50 soundtrack with @djpremier on 7/15.The EP includes @nas @joeybadass @remyma @rapsody @runthejewels @therulernyc and @liltunechi. We couldn’t think of a more fitting artist than the one and only Preemo to set it off. Which song are you excited to bump?”
Conway The Machine called out Funk Flex and other New York-based DJs for “gatekeeping” during a recent live stream on Instagram. In a lengthy rant, the Griselda rapper complained about DJs in the city being “lame clowns” that are out of touch.
“New York, in my opinion, man you gotta get them old n##### up out the way like Flex and them n##### man,” Conway said during the stream. “You know what I mean? Them gatekeepers that you got up there man that’s trying to dictate like who, you know what I’m saying? Like c’mon bruh. Good thing I don’t need y’all n##### cause if I needed y’all n##### y’all n##### would be fake stifling my groove.”
He continued, “You weirdo DJ n##### think that you run New York n####. Y’all is lame clowns. I hate m########### the media. I hate you DJ n#####. Not all of ’em. Just some of y’all n##### in New York City man. Y’all n##### just be doing weirdo s### bruh…like for real y’all gotta move out the way man.”
Funk Flex caught wind of Conway’s comments and responded by reposting a clip with his own commentary in the caption.
“HAHAHA! HUH? 😂😂😂😂 WHY DO I GET ON THE NERVES OF MULTI PLATINUM / WORLD WIDE TOURING ARTIST LIKE GRISELDA? MANAGED BY ROCKNATION AND SIGNED TO EMINEM / INTERSCOPE?” he questioned. “IM OLD.. OVER THE HILL… IRRELEVANT… PLUS IM NOT IN TUNE WITH THE NEW GENERATION! 🤷🏽♂️ MY SUPPORT IS PRETTY MUCH USELESS! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 WHY DO I MAKE SO MANY PEOPLE SO UPSET?”
He then tagged Conway The Machine in the comment section, challenging him to a debate. “What we doin?” replied the Buffalo native.
Funk Flex then came back with another post, calling out Conway for his industry connections. He also suggested he was a washed-up lyricist who had “every resource possible” in his career. “I think you have peaked my guy,” he added. Check out the post below.
Observers of society contend that the ones who spot good talent are to be admired as much as the talents themselves. Music A&Rs are a special breed of people who seem to have magical tentacles that reach far and wide to bring to the limelight the skills and talents that deserve our attention. These talent scouts go to great lengths to bring the stars to their shine. Countless artists and celebrities owe their success and fame to them.
But how do these A&Rs manage to find such talents and make them shine? Billy Warwick LDN has been in the trade of talent scouting for several years, and as per him, the answer lies in networking. “Networking is to the music A&R what the compass is to the navigator,” he says. Here, Billy Warwick LDN shares three reasons why A&R managers must invest their resources in networking.
Networking is proof of life.
Networking is the best way to keep yourself at the top of the minds of potential producers or budding talents. “In a vast business like talent scouting, it is easy to get lost. But by building a strong network, music A&Rs can secure their business and thereby attract more talents,” says Billy Warwick LDN.
Your network is your identity.
The people with whom you choose to network say a lot about you. “If we do not consciously build a network for ourselves, we might get caught in a dead-end with no contacts, no prospects, no invitation to events, and no reason to get out of bed in the morning,” says Billy Warwick LDN.
You either build your network, or you perish.
“To succeed in a competitive industry, you must eliminate the word alone from your dictionary,” says Billy Warwick LDN. Being a busy talent scout, Billy hardly ever gets enough time for himself. He is constantly attending parties, visiting festival venues, and meeting new people. “The best way to build and expand your contacts is through these venues,” he says. But how does Billy Warwick LDN get to attend these fancy, high-profile parties? “Through networking,” he answers. “Without the right kind of network, one can miss out on a lot of potential opportunities.”
Therefore, it is evident that to succeed in the highly competitive ecosystem that is the music industry, it is imperative to build a strong network. However, if this fact had not presented itself to you earlier for some reason, we hope Billy Warwick LDN’s insights have opened your eyes regarding the necessity of networking.
