Stranger Things season four is one of the most talked-about television programs at the moment. However, the Netflix series is now in the news for a conflict between one of the show’s teenage stars and Doja Cat.
“Noah can you tell Joseph to [hit me up]. Wait no. Does he have a [girlfriend]?” wrote Doja Cat. Schnapp responded, “LMAOO slide into his [direct messages].”
Doja Cat clearly took issue with Noah Schnapp posting their conversation on his TikTok page. During an Instagram Live session on Thursday, the Grammy winner expressed frustration over the situation.
“First, let’s try to be chill about it. To be fair, this is like a kid. I don’t even know how old he is, but he’s not even over… like there’s no way he’s over 21,” Doja Cat told her IG followers. “But when you’re that young, you make mistakes. You do dumb s###.”
The 26-year-old RCA recording artist added, “But the fact that Noah did that, like went and posted a private conversation between me and him, is so unbelievably like socially unaware and wack. That’s like borderline snake s###. That’s like weasel s###.”
Doja Cat went on to say she does not believe posting her DMs encapsulates Noah Schnapp’s entire personality. However, the Planet Her creator did reiterate she was uncomfortable with the young actor’s decision to share private information with the public.
Noah Schnapp plays Will Byers on Stranger Things. He is part of a cast that also features Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and Caleb McLaughlin. Schnapp also appeared in films such as Bridge of Spies and Waiting for Anya.
Multiple women have accused R&B singer Trey Songz of sexual misconduct. One anonymous accuser filed a $20 million lawsuit against the recording artist born Tremaine Neverson.
According to reports, a judge dismissed the sexual assault and emotional distress legal action against Songz at the accuser’s request. The suit ended without prejudice on Wednesday.
The alleged incident took place at a 2016 party in West Hills, California. Jane Doe claimed she ran out of the house without her underwear and later took part in a sexual assault exam at a local hospital.
The woman reportedly acknowledged having a “casual and occasionally sexual relationship” with Trey Songz at one point. She insisted the relationship radically changed in March 2016 when Songz allegedly assaulted her.
Megan Johnson accused Trey Songz of sexual misconduct as well. She asserted Songz sexually assaulted her at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut in August 2013. TMZ released footage of the alleged incident.
Several Public Figures Call Out Trey Songz
Trey Songz also made international headlines when former UNLV basketball player Dylan Gonzalez publicly accused him of rape. Last December, Gonzalez tweeted, “Trey Songz is a rapist. Lord forgive me I couldn’t hold that in another year.”
In response, the Passion, Pain & Pleasure album creator’s representatives told TMZ, “Trey and his team are confident in the legal process and that there will be an abundance of exonerating information to come over the next few weeks.”
Earlier this year, Insecure actor Sarunas J. Jackson called out Songz on the Guys Next Door podcast. Jackson said, “Trey Songz’s a b#### ass n####. [He] tries to press women but then would turn down the fade when a n#### came up to him.”
Rory & Mal‘s Rory Farrell publicly took aim at Songz too. The former co-host of The Joe Budden Podcast declared, “Trey Songz is the most nasty, abusive, r####, beats the s### out of women. Like he’s the scum of the f###### Earth.”
In addition, several outlets report there could be another possible legal issue involving Gunna. Local authorities claim a nurse attempted to smuggle a bag of marijuana and cocaine into the Fulton County jailhouse back on May 14.
Apparently, a deputy confronted the nurse which led to her dropping the narcotics contraband and running away from the location. The prosecution believes the woman wanted to give the drugs to Gunna.
Steve Sadow, Gunna’s attorney, pushed back on the accusations of drug smuggling on behalf of the Hip Hop artist. The lawyer told WSBTV, “None of the allegations made today, these so-called new allegations, are accurate.”
Gunna and twenty-seven other YSL Records affiliates face Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act indictments. Prosecutors also charged YSL founder Jeffery “Young Thug” Williams with a RICO violation.
“As the District Attorney of Fulton County my number one focus is targeting gangs, and there’s a reason for that, they are committing conservatively 75% to 80% of all of the violent crime that we are seeing within our community and so they have to be rooted out of our community,” stated Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis.
Gunna and Young Thug have denied being part of a gang-related racketeering conspiracy. Both men pled not guilty to their respective criminal charges. Thug’s defense attorney, Brian Steel, insisted he would “ethically, legally, and zealously” fight to prove his client’s innocence.
Back in June, Gunna posted a statement about his RICO arrest on his social media pages. The 29-year-old “Pushin P” hitmaker wrote, “For now, I don’t have my freedom. But I am innocent. I am being falsely accused and will never stop fighting to clear my name.”
Hollywood veteran Nick Cannon has made headlines in recent years for his growing family. The Wild ‘N Out host is the father of seven children with three women.
Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk also has several kids with different mothers. The 51-year-old mogul recently welcomed twins in November 2021, bringing his total to nine living children.
“Doing my best to help the underpopulation crisis,” tweeted Elon Musk on Thursday. “A collapsing birth rate is the biggest danger civilization faces by far.”
“Right there with you my Brother!✊🏾,” replied Nick Cannon on Twitter. His tweet garnered more than 2,000 retweets and 6,000 likes. In contrast, Musk’s tweet collected over 36,000 retweets and 220,000 likes.
Nick Cannon spoke about not adding any more children to his family. During an appearance on E!’s Daily Pop, the “Gigolo” singer addressed possibly getting an elective sterilization procedure.
“I already went and got my vasectomy consultation. I ain’t looking to populate the Earth completely, but I’m definitely looking forward to taking care and loving all the children that I currently have,” stated Cannon.
At the moment, Cannon is the father of 10-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan with ex-wife Mariah Carey, 5-year-old Golden “Sagon” and 1-year-old Powerful Queen with Brittany Bell, and 9-month-old twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir with Abby De La Rosa.
Nick Cannon is reportedly expecting his eighth child with model Bre Tiesi. He also fathered a son, Zen, with Alyssa Scott. 5-month-old Zen passed away after being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2021.
Folk music has an exciting story to uphold. While many of us are walking in parallel with the evolving music industry, the genre is still trying to figure out where it’s going. One way the folk music industry is attempting to stay sustainable is by thriving on its adaption in the mainstream by popularizing it with more mainstream artists. These attempts of creating hybrids using contemporary sounds and folk music don’t just promise some great music, but essentially the merging of two genres into one. This is what the folk music industry is truly striving for.
Victor Hugo Hernandez Bitter, who popularly goes by the stage name Vicfamous and is a singer-songwriter from Venezuela, is an example of how two different genres are merged. He produces a fusion of folk and pop music that is unique and can combine various musical genres, making it harder to categorize. Vicfamous has released songs such as “Animal Print” and “Ardiendo to great success on YouTube, Spotify, and iTunes. Vicfamous has made a name for himself by writing, recording, and releasing songs with his signature sound. In addition, he experiments a lot with mixing different styles of music to create a unique blend of his own.
The dilemma that currently faces the music industry is how to stay sustainable. While there are plenty of artists who are trying out new and innovative ways to make money, there are still others that stick to the conventional structure of music. These industries are more focused on the consistent release of hit after hit. The label Vicfamous is part of Los Chamillos and is an example of one such label where one artist can create a wide variety of songs in a short period.
The merging of folk and pop is essential for the survival of folk music. Latino folk music is struggling to stay relevant in modern times. This trend is what’s going to revolutionize that genre for this generation and beyond. The future of folk music does not look bleak, but as long as it adapts and continues to thrive, it will be able to outlast any competition that comes its way.
Vicfamous is releasing a song called “Háblame Claro” on June the 20th! He will publish and distribute the music through the Los Chamillos record label, his friend Jairo Escobar’s label. The record label plans to expand and create more content shortly.
Every year, the folk music industry struggles to maintain relevance. The ever-changing trends and the urge for creativity can be seen as beneficial to the genre, but it also means that the music industry must work even harder to stay in business. The primary way they’ve been able to do so is by localizing traditional materials to cater to modern tastes. This is what Los Chamillos Records have been doing since its creation in 2022.
A world without art, culture, or creativity would be bland and monotonous. The 21st century has seen developments in the arts and culture space, giving rise to many types of music and other forms of entertainment. Many musicians have recently started using auto-tune and other technology to create songs.
With the clamor for top slots being at an all-time high, the music industry has been inundated with pieces that use profanity and violent imagery as artists try to make it big. However, there are still artists who believe in their craft and have refused to compromise on the right way of doing things or on their value system. Nusret Kurtishi is one such person.
Kurtishi is a multi-talented artist from Macedonia who prefers to make music acapella. (Acapella means the song is produced without instruments or backing tracks, which allows for a purer sound that draws on natural vibrations). To Kurtishi, it’s crucial that listeners can receive his message with no distractions or “filler.” Going the acapella way allows his listeners to decode the authentic emotion behind his lyrics and reflect on the message he’s passing. His mission is to use his voice as an instrument and his words to impact countless lives worldwide.
In a world where division and hatred are commonplace, Kurtishi sets himself apart from other musicians through the lyrical composition of his songs. Kurtishi believes it’s important to censor his lyrics with no profanity or obscenities because words have power. His goal as an artist is to spread hope, love, peace, faith, and positivity to his audience.
“I’m an artist with a lot of messages,” he says, “and I want people to clearly understand my message.” His strong vocals, thought-provoking, inspiring lyrics, and commitment to continuous improvement have attracted the attention of music lovers worldwide.
So far, Kurtishi’s songs have reached over 100 million views on YouTube. His music is also popular with other music streaming platforms like Spotify, where it attracts over one hundred thousand monthly listeners. In addition to these achievements, Kurtishi has earned multiple awards for his music and is currently rated as one of the Top 5 Most Famous musical artists in North Macedonia. For the past few years, his style of music has brought him a lot of love and success, and he hopes to maintain his fans’ confidence in him. More than that, Kurtishi hopes to touch many more lives in the coming days.
Besides producing music that gets the crowd, Kurtishi hopes he’ll inspire and mentor a new set of musicians and artists. Kurtishi’s dream is to perpetuate his legacy through a group of junior artists he will mentor and train to succeed in the industry. He’s also keen on assembling a team and building a unique acapella course that will guide new artists on the ins and outs of the music industry.
Kenny Brooks, fondly known as a Funny salesman across his socials, is a Comedy Rapper who came from nothing to something. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and learned to hustle at a young age. He started working at 11 years old – selling Detroit newspapers Door to Door because he admired a good life, and his mum could barely afford it.
Kenny Brooks started music after escaping a kidnapping ordeal with an Indian reservation in Helmet, California, where he had traveled for work. A coworker had made outstanding sales in Soboba, prompting Kenny to go to the neighborhood the next day. Kenny, of a black origin, was unaware of what was in store for him that day. He was yelled at and chased away in all the homesteads he approached. Poor Kenny did not give up despite being rejected. He bravely knocked on every door he came across despite being yelled at.
The angry Indians could not imagine how a black person was that brave and arrogant to assume their order; hence they planned to torture and kidnap him. The lady who opened the door bought a piece of products and warned him against the racist community. Kenny was so scared and contacted his manager to pick him up immediately before the situation could escalate. Even before the manager could show up, the worst happened. The Indian guys approached him as he left the lady’s porch and harassed him seriously. They even threatened him with Mohegan’s sword and a gun.
Miraculously, as they forced him inside their truck, unmarked police officers riding in the same street came for his rescue, and the kidnappers fled. Luckily, they were arrested within hours of search and arraigned in court the following week. Kenny was threatened by a certain Indian while heading to the court, leaving him terrified, and he denied having ever set his eyes on the sued guys, claiming the kidnappers were all black. He quit his sales job, flew back to Detroit, and wrote a comedic song about the entire ordeal to express his anger and fear. Many people laugh at the story and find him funnier than Lil Dicky.
Today, Kenny is so proud of his achievements. He featured on season 16 of the famous show – Nick Cannon Wild N Out and has an award named “Be Like Kenny,” an award given to UFC fighters dedicated to his first-ever viral video that’s been seen over 300 million times. Kenny has also featured in music videos and been a songwriter for rappers who needed funny punch lines for their songs. Musicians and celebrity friends praise him for his hard work and determination.
Kenny Brooks encourages you to follow your dreams and never give up because you never know your destination. “Imagine if I had given up and quit my job just after the Indian kidnapping, I might not have gotten an avenue to record my first song, which inspired me to become a rapper, I would’ve never met Jamie Foxx, gone viral, nor been a musician,” Kenny Brooks explains.
Kenny Brook envisions himself in big music videos on Vevo MTV or VH1 and wants to be the biggest rapper in the world and make appearances on big screens in a few years. He also wishes to make his acting debut. Follow Kenny’s story on Instagram at @funnysalesman
DJ Shortkutz has had a long and winding career in the music industry. With over 20 years of experience, he’s seen it all. From producing singles for chart-topping artists to performing live in prestigious venues around the world, DJ Shortkutz is no stranger to success. The DJ has played an integral role in crafting some of the most iconic records in the music industry, and he still stands as one of the best DJs today.
With his contagious energy and ability to hype a crowd, DJ Shortkutz has established his reputation as one of the hottest open format DJs and nightlife producers guaranteed to turn any event into a raging party with the biggest names in the entertainment business. And now, this talented entertainer has added a new feather to his cap. DJ Shortkutz has just launched “Out of Love”, his debut single that’s been years in the making.
This song is a testament to his experience and skillset, and you can’t help but get lost in the infectious rhymes and rhythms. Many fans and critics have praised the song for its catchy and upbeat rhythm that hypes you up and makes you forget your troubles for a while. DJ Shortkutz’s experience as a veteran music producer shines through on this track, making it easy to get lost in the infectious energy and power of the production.
This new disco track is 3 ½ minutes of good vibes, with a percussive element that makes you want to dance regardless of where you are. Even if you didn’t know the performer was a resident DJ in one of New York City’s hottest clubs, this groovy sound tells you he’s a talented artist with countless achievements under his belt. “Out of Love” has already received a lot of love from fans, attracting over 148K views on YouTube alone less than a month since its launch.
Throughout his career, DJ Shortkutz has worked alongside and produced chart-topping hits for legends like Rihanna, Tiesto, Drake, Kim Kardashian, and Justin Bieber, to name a few. The renowned producer has also collaborated with global brands like MTV, ABC, Grey Goose, ESPN, and Valentino on exclusive, star-studded performances in high-end destinations worldwide.
Some countries he’s performed in include Mexico, Panama, Japan, Bahamas, South Africa, Dubai, China, and throughout the Caribbean. At home, DJ Shortkutz has performed in almost all major cities across the US. Although he’s based in NYC, DJ Shortkutz also enjoys performing regularly in Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta, to name a few. That’s where he’s given most of his most iconic performances to this day.
Whether it’s a national music festival or a high-end corporate event, DJ Shortkutz is always ready to provide a good time. That commitment to excellence and attention to detail is one factor in the multi-talented performer’s success. The other ones are hard work and consistency, factors that have opened more and bigger doors for DJ Shortkutz in recent years. In the future, the DJ hopes to take his career even further through his music. He hopes to travel the world entertaining people and sharing the stage with big names in the entertainment industry.
The music industry has grown exponentially over the past decade due to technological advancements. Social media has helped many talented musicians showcase their talent to the world. However, it’s still challenging for musicians and creative artists to gain the right amount of traction and get the recognition they deserve.
One of these famous artists is Dajé, who has established herself as a singer and songwriter. Her journey to success was quite daunting, and she made various sacrifices to keep going. Despite the hurdles, she kept moving forward and believed in her dreams.
Dajé believes that the support she received from her loved ones gave her the strength to keep fighting. She has accomplished many objectives, but her performance at Ray J’s Super Bowl party this year has been a highlight.
She is currently working on releasing a double EP by July 29th, 2022. These tracks will have a touch of Caribbean sound since Dajé is a Haitian musician. She has worked immensely hard to ensure that Dajé Music reaches its potential.
Despite her accomplishments over the years, Dajé has various objectives for the future. She aspires to win a Grammy Award one day for the music she’s been creating. Moreover, she also looks forward to promoting and establishing non-profit organizations that work for a cause.
The primary reason for Dajé’s success is her positive mindset and ability to keep fighting the odds. Consistency, dedication, and hard work have gotten her to where she is today. Challenging yourself and pushing for growth is crucial. She is an inspiration for many up-and-coming artists and musicians around the globe.
Wxrm is out with his latest “Geeked Up”, a single set to be part of a bigger project scheduled to release July 7th. From Syracuse, New York Wxrm found inspiration behind this banging beat from just wanting a high-energy ambiance this is the perfect track for you to jump and rage about.
Along with “Geeked Up” Wxrm has two other singles currently out titled “Want Me Back” and “Changes!”. All three tracks are set to be a part of the bigger project, an album titled “Parasite” available on July 7th. The producer xviisocold, his brother also is the executive producer of this album being the master brain behind the music.
Wxrm’s next moves for the future involve the release of “Parasite” on July 7th and performance at Funk n Waffles in downtown Syracuse on July 24th. Check out Wxrm’s latest “Geeked Up ” and his other singles before the album drop available now on streaming platforms everywhere. “geeked up” By Wxrm
From LA, Compound is a rapper, producer, songwriter, and even manager that has proven himself in the music industry over the last couple of years. Releasing his first single back in 2019, the multi-talent has gone on to release a massive catalog of music and has seen hundreds of thousands of streams to date. Constantly releasing new music, Compound has kept his audience on their toes.
Compound just put out his 7th single of the year titled “On That (Remix)”, featuring vocals from the legend Jim Jones and Uchi Kinte. The trio complements each other nicely despite their sounds being vastly different.
Compound’s journey as an artist is only just getting started. As he’s proven thus far, he will not keep his fans waiting for new music and is always fine-tuning his sound.
Follow the creative’s journey on Instagram @iamcompound
The rapper sent her followers wild when she showed off her epic curves and ample assets in a skin-tight, sequined, sheer outfit as she mouthed lyrics to her latest song, “Hot S###,” featuring Kanye West and Lil Durk.
“IT FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK !!! Thank you Norway!!!!! United Kingdom see you TOMORROW!!,” the Bronx-bred rapper captioned her post.
Cardi was one of the headlining acts at The Stavern Festival, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
The rapper performed on the first night of the concert tonight (July 7th), while artists like The Kid LAROI, Major Lazer Astrid S, and others are also tapped to perform during The Stavern Festival, which takes place July 7th- 9th at the Larvik Golf Arena.
The last time Cardi B was in Norway was in 2019 when she performed at the Kadetten Festival.
The crowd in Norway went nuts for the rapper and chanted her name incessantly as she performed songs like “Drip,” “Clout,” “Lick,” and other hits from her catalog.
Cardi B is heading to the UK for a performance at the 2022 Wireless Festival.
Cardi B is tapped to perform on Friday, July 8th and 9th. Her rival Nicki Minaj is also on the bill, but she’s due to hit the stage on Sunday, July 10th.
Morris Day of The Time and hip-hop legend Big Daddy Kane just dropped their brand new video for their hit single “Grown Man.”
The track, which dropped in November, now has a video thanks to Detroit rap legend-turned director Brian “Champtown” Harmon and cinematographer, The Notorious D.O.P. Matthia Saunders.
“The Mack Pack,” as Morris and Kane are known, trusted Champtown with the visuals, which was shot at Sammy Hagar’s legendary venue Cabo Wabo in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The last time Morris Day and Big Daddy Kane collaborated with 30 years ago on the song “Angel Don’t” from Morris Day’s album Guaranteed.
Hopefully, the success of “Grown Man” will inspire the two legends to create a full-length album together finally. Take a look at the video!
The lawsuits against rap star Kanye West continue to pile up.
The rap star was just hit a lawsuit by a clothing rental service that claims the rappers stiff them out of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of clothing.
According to documents obtained by TMZ, Kanye owes a designer named David Casavant Archive over $400,000.
Kanye is accused of renting rare clothing from the celebrity fashion service and never returning them.
The rapper is allegedly holding on to 13 rare pieces of clothing from brands like RAF Simmons and Helmut Lang. According to the David Casavant Archive, one parka alone is worth $50,000.
The company says they had no problems with Kanye for almost ten years, but the rapper stopped paying at the end of October 2020.
The fees have been piling up weekly. According to the lawsuit, the rapper owes $221,000 in unpaid rental fees and another $195,000 in replacement fees for the garments.
In addition to the DCA lawsuit, Kanye is fighting several high-profile lawsuits.
In May, the rapper was also sued by a Texas pastor who claimed Kanye sampled his sermon on his song “Come To Life” on his 2021 album Donda.
The lawsuits come after another viral moment for Kanye West.
Footage of the rapper “stranded” on the side of the road in Malibu, California, spread across the internet yesterday (July 6th).
The rapper, who was wearing a heavy jacket, black jeans, and his signature knee-high boots, twiddled on his phone and tapped his foot with no security – or anyone else – in sight.
Ye briefly conversed with a passerby, who offered the world-famous billionaire rapper a ride, which he reportedly declined.
Papoose has officially done the unthinkable: released a project every single month for a full year.
So one question remains, how did he have the freedom to do so? TuneCore. Thanks to this music distribution company, which recently announced their newest business model titled “Unlimited Plans,” independent artists now have the freedom to drop music at their convenience, all for a super low annual flat fee.
In fact, this serves as TuneCore’s biggest announcement since 2006, priding itself in having the most affordable unlimited distribution plan on the market. Unlike other distribution companies, those who sign up with TuneCore have the bandwidth to schedule their releases in advance with official verification on Spotify and Apple Music, along with artist support response time within a 72-hour time span.
With Papoose’s impact on the rap game going strong for decades on end, it was only right for him to be the spokesperson for this new venture. On the music tip, Papoose recently unveiled his critically-acclaimed new single “Cap,” calling out the current artists in the rap game while laying down his signature braggadocious bars.
AllHipHop caught up with Papoose to discuss releasing an album each month, collaborating with Lil Wayne, how he celebrated his anniversary with Remy Ma, love and respect for Shyne, new single “Cap,” and more!
AllHipHop: Talk about your relationship with TuneCore. When did you join and how’s your experience been?
Papoose: I joined TuneCore maybe 2009, that’s when I first heard about it. Just the word Tunecore itself had a different meaning to it, it meant you can put out your own music and you don’t need nobody. You heard the word TuneCore, that was the definition of it. “You need to get TuneCore,” and that meant independence. That meant you were going to be able to have freedom as the artist to do your own thing. It was introduced to me, that’s how the person broke it down. So I went ahead and signed up, got on. I’d try it out here and there to see how it works, so I was learning it over time. I always had it, but I didn’t go full-fledged until recently.
AllHipHop: Where were you before and what is the biggest difference in joining TuneCore?
Papoose: I had a deal with Jive back then, I signed with Jive for the big deal. When I got off that, I did something with Ingrooves. I did something with EMPIRE, United Masters, you name them. I’ve experienced all of these people. So when I’m giving you my outlook and my opinion, it’s from my experience. I haven’t worked with nobody better than TuneCore yet, that’s just being honest.
AllHipHop: What is it about TuneCore that makes it such a great experience for independent artists?
Papoose: Well, it’s all up to you. You become your own boss, you make your decisions. It’s up to how hard you work, that will determine the outcome as opposed to you and a label. They basically tell you, “this is your single, this is the one we like.” You gotta get it going first. You gotta get radio play, you gotta get streams. You gotta get all these different things that they have set up before you can release your album.
As opposed to when you’re at TuneCore, you can decide. You don’t base the release of your music on commercial success. You organically let the fans appreciate it, then when your project comes out, they support it. It’s natural, it’s not forced. With TuneCore, they have a staff set up if there’s any problems. You can get someone on the phone, you can communicate to fix it. It’s like other places: during the process of releasing your music, you can’t even communicate with anybody.
You upload your music, you pay a flat fee, you can upload as much music as you want. TuneCore is unlimited as f###! [laughs] As opposed to when you go with another distributor, you do a 20/80 or whatever split they give you. They steal your money, TuneCore isn’t like that.
AllHipHop: It’s a super low price a year right? $13?
Papoose: Yeah, that’s just insane. They selling nicks on the dime block right now, you kidding me? [laughs] You could release as much music as you want, it don’t get no better than that. That’s basically telling the artist: as much as you wanna work, they’re giving you the outlet. It’s up to you. You can determine how much money you make, how much exposure you get, how much music you want to release. It’s all up to the artist, TuneCore really just gives you the freedom.
AllHipHop: You released an album for each month, that’s crazy!
Papoose: I decided last year that I was going to release an album every month, titled after the current month. That’s something that was never done in history, I really challenged myself through that. A lot of different distributors turned their back on me. “Oh, you’re not going to be able to do this. It’s not going to work. You’re going to overlap yourself.”
Everybody told me “don’t do it.” I can’t think of nobody that said, “Yeah, good idea!” Everybody that I know personally said “yo, there’s no way it’s going to work. Bro it’s too much, you’re not going to be able to do it.” It’s crazy because with the outcome, it was one of the best things I ever did in music.
AllHipHop: In terms of bread?
Papoose: In terms of financial gain. If you look at my process, what happened last year, I started out just doing my regular music with some great solid, unknown producers. But towards the end of the year, you see me with production from Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, features from Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Rick Ross. It just shows you how much hard work pays off, and you see it grow throughout the year. You’ve seen from my first project, as it progressed, the speeches, the production, everything got better. It opened so many doors for me as an artist.
It was crazy, it was a rollercoaster ride for me to watch it unfold like that. I can credit that all to the consistency. Without an outlet like TuneCore, I wouldn’t be able to do it. Other distributors said it wasn’t going to work, it’s too much. TuneCore gave me that freedom.
To answer your question, yes the financial gain is impeccable. I can’t even sit here and front. You know me, I don’t like to talk about money because everybody starts thinking you owe them something. Everyone comes asking for handouts, other than the one who deserved it. But that’s a whole nother topic. The money is amazing. As for artists, I’m a tell you now: the money is amazing. Because you’re putting in more work, you’re putting out more product for people to buy. It’s common sense, and the exposure is great. It paid off for me in a tremendous way.
AllHipHop: How did you first find out about Unlimited Plans?
Papoose: In the process of me doing Unlimited Plans, I ended up meeting with the great people of TuneCore. I sat at dinner with them. We sat down and talked, we traded ideas and thoughts. Them people over there are genius. Collectively in our conversation, they came up with the concept. They said “you know what we’re gonna do?” Because I expressed them and I told them, “working with your platform is one of the things that enabled me to be able to release 12 projects in one year.”
To me in my eyes, they were trying to interact with artists. Figure out what’s going on in the mind of an artist? What do you like about TuneCore? What do you dislike? Within that conversation, they seen that there are artists out there who want to be consistent, but distribution companies don’t allow them. Record labels don’t allow them to. Everyone’s trying to make a certain song in a certain way, to push out at a certain time and fit into a certain category, instead of artists being themselves. Releasing music when you create it, just getting it out there naturally. Expressing that to them, they came up with the concept. “You know what, let’s do unlimited for a full year. Allow artists to have that freedom.”
AllHipHop: What was their reaction when you dropped a project a month?
Papoose: They seen it happen. They’re probably in the office like “f### is going on here?” You gotta understand, you upload your own music. I dropped a project in January, they’re like “okay we got this Papoose project.” February, “oh we got another Papoose project.” March, “what the f### is up with this guy? What is he doing?”
I talked to Ebro from Hot 97 around March, because he works at Apple. He said “I don’t know what the f### you’re doing, but keep going man. Keep flooding the system up, I’ve never seen no s### like this.” He told me that, so I got a gauge that I was on the right track. A lot of people were trying to discourage me in the beginning. But around March, April, people were starting to see results. I was starting to get feedback.
Because I did it quietly. People don’t pay attention, I announced it. I got over 2 million followers, but the population of the world is way bigger than 2 million. As I started to do it, people started to see and realize, “oh this n*gga not playing.” July, people were going back like, “wait a minute, this is not the first album this year he dropped others?” It was creating a lot of awareness for me.
AllHipHop: Did it force you to really go hard in the studio? Or were a lot of the records already recorded?
Papoose: It made me better, it made me so much better as an artist. Exactly like you said, it forced me to go hard in the studio. I got so much better. I don’t even know if I’m that good now because I haven’t been releasing music at that rate that I was last year, but I noticed how much better it made me as an artist.
September, I did it one day. I waited all day, because I dropped each project on the final date of each month. I’m talking about it being the 30th, and I wouldn’t have any songs done. I had to drop a project by the 31st. I had to record, mix and master, create artwork, get it out, upload to TuneCore in one day. I did it in September, I was able to do it. But had I not been dropping projects each month, there’s no way I would have been able to deliver a project in one day.
I was creating at such a high rate that it made me better. It was easier to write, ideas were flowing constantly because I’m constantly creating. It made me so much better. Honestly by the middle of the year, it became easy. In the beginning, it was a little challenging. But as it progressed, it was flowing like water.
AllHipHop: Where does that drive come from? What made you kick it in high gear?
Papoose: Initially, when the year started, I said “I’m going to retire from music. This is my last year rapping. To show my appreciation of my fans, I’m going to drop a project each month. It’ll be my final run.” Rest to peace to Kay Slay, he was the first one to call me and say “You can’t retire. You work too hard, there’s no way you’re retiring.”
I told him, “Yeah, I’m retiring. It’s my last year rapping.” He’d debate me: “no, you can’t do it.” As it progressed, I didn’t know I’d get that much love. I didn’t know that so many people would be excited about those projects, so I had to reevaluate things. Listening to what Slay said, he really didn’t want to see me give up or retire. I took his advice and I’m still here, but that was one of the reasons why I did the projects each month. I was planning to retire.
AllHipHop: How’d you get in contact with Lil Wayne?
Papoose: Man, you know what? It had been brought to my attention that Wayne was a fan of what I do before. When he was locked up, Mack Maine had reached out to Slay. He told me “yo we f### with Pap. He said “he loves “Alphabetical Slaughter” which is a song by DJ Kay Slay featuring Papoose.
I had met him a couple times, we slapped high fives. But in the process of me doing this run throughout the year, I started to see a different environment for me as an artist that was out there. A different type of energy. I told myself one day: “this is the best time for me to reach out to artists that I respect, that admire, that I want to work with.” Lil Wayne is one of them guys. When I tell you I reached out to him, he responded instantly. [snaps]
AllHipHop: Was it via Instagram DM?
Papoose: Let’s just say I reached out to Wayne. At the rate I was working, I knew a lot of people were paying attention. I was on their radar, let me say that. If I wasn’t working at that high rate, I don’t think I would have gotten that many great producers and features done. I reached out to Wayne, he hit me back quick as a m###########. He killed it. Shout out to Wayne, a man of his word. Everything he said he was gonna do, he did it. We shot the video, it was crazy.
AllHipHop: What’s the most important thing to you in the music business?
Papoose: My independence. The worst mistake I ever made was signing to a major label. If I could go back, I’d never do that s###. My independence is the most important thing to me as an independent artist, maintaining my independence. That way, I’m not a slave. I’m not doing so much hard work and someone else is getting the benefits. I’m not losing my creative control, so my independence for sure.
AllHipHop: You and Remy Ma just celebrated 14 years of marriage. How did y’all celebrate, and what does it mean to have her by her side all these years?
Papoose: Shout out to my wife, we celebrated 14 years of marriage by just loving each other. We had an amazing date. We did dinner, spent time with the baby. We bought amazing gifts for each other.
AllHipHop: What did y’all get each other?
Papoose: I brought Remy another diamond ring. I bought her a whole bunch of s###: the whole Versace setup from the Versace store. The Versace bag, the Versace robe, a whole bunch of Versace. I went crazy, I made sure I got her a lot. A lot of materialistic things. But more importantly, I gifted her with our longevity and just my loyalty. We try to take that date to reflect on our journey together and what it means to be able to say we’re going to have another 14 years ahead of us. Raise our daughter, send her off to college together. We celebrated it with quality time, it was amazing.
AllHipHop: Did you body Remy Ma your own song?
Papoose: [laughs] I could never body her, she’ll kill me anytime. She’s one of the best rappers to ever walk this planet.
AllHipHop: You just released “Cap,” who were you talking to Papoose?
Papoose: I’m talking to everybody. [laughs] Everybody! Nobody in particular, nobody’s excluded. I’m talking to everybody. If the shoe fits, ____ the pig that screams is the one that hits?. Just a lot of cats going on out here man. My music is a reflection of what’s going on in my experiences, I just see a lot of cappin’ going on. Shout out to all the cappers, because y’all inspired me to make a song about you. A lot of big s### be going on, that’s all.
AllHipHop: I was at BET Awards when Diddy brought out Shyne. What’s your relationship with them?
Papoose: I met Shyne for the first time a couple of months ago. He came up to me and gave me a lot of love, a lot of respect. One of the things he commended for, he said “what you do with your community, I really respect that. Make sure you keep going.” Because I do a lot of gift back, a lot of charities in my hood where I came from. Every year we go out and give out stuff during the holidays. I’m always talking to the kids, I give out school supplies. I’ve been doing this 7, 8, 9 years straight now.
It reached his radar. He let me know he respects what I do. I’m just a fan of Shyne man, Shyne is fire. When he came home, everybody hated on him. You know what’s crazy? When he was locked up, he released some music. He released a joint here and there. Every time I’d hear him rap, when he came home, his f###### bars were so crazy. I’m a listener.
To be honest, I compare that to when Remy was incarcerated. When I used to visit her and she’d spit certain verses to me, them s#### were so potent. I guess because they’re sitting behind that wall, their creative processes are different. Shyne’s s### was so potent. To see the industry and people say “oh nah,” you know how people have their opinion? Nobody been upfront now, because he’s found another way to reroute. He’s on another level with what he’s doing, shout out to Belize.
He probably don’t even care about this music s###. But as a fan, his music, his content was so fire. Everybody’s acting like it wasn’t, and that annoyed me. I was happy to see him come out with Puff, shout out to Puff. It was amazing to me. When I met Shyne, he showed me a lot of love and respect. There’s a video of me and Shyne chopping it up.
AllHipHop: Any goals for yourself?
Papoose: Just constant elevation. Raising my daughter, that’s the most important thing in my life.Being a father to her, making sure I make no mistakes. You have to be very careful, children are exposed to so much nowadays. As a father, as a mother, make sure you don’t miss one moment of their lives. I got other children so I want to be the best father I can possibly. Just be successful and continue to elevate.
Make sure everybody understands that TuneCore is unlimited as f###. All artists: if you want to be your own boss, go out there and get TuneCore. Because what I say about TuneCore, it’s not promotion. It’s from the heart. I’m telling you my experience as an artist. I’ve been on the major, I’ve had a $1.5 million deal. I know what that feels like, and being independent is the best option you can ever do as an artist.
AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let the people know?
Papoose: I also have a transportation company, Honorable Transportation. We got all luxury vehicles, sprinters, SUV’s. Any artist who’s in town, if you’re in the northeast area and you travel, reach out to me. I’ll make sure you’re very well taken care of. Get TuneCore now, it’s the best way to go. Make sure you go to all digital platforms, I dropped 12 albums in one year. They’re all available on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, etc. They’re all there for your purchase. Look forward to what I got coming next musically, you’re going to love it!
Tyrese Gibson is the man of the hour right now. The fast and furious mega star is now in the midst of a heartbreak. He and his girlfriend Zelie have broken up and there appears to be a large pot of black smoke emitting from their relationship.
Here is what he said:
Stop trying to convince me that your daughter is not a
SNAKE…
… I just want to be released from this strong devilish
allure the sexual seduction of a masterful manipulator who
knows how to [ convince everyone that she’s not mean of
there to KILL YOU ] please God RELEASE ME – RELEASE ME
FROM YOUR POISON RELEASE FROM YIUR STRONG HOLD
RELEASE ME I BELONG TO THE KINGDOM…..
.. I have SO
MUCH MORE WORK TO DO……….. I am single now and I want
everyone to DM have fun with @zelietimothy she’s verified
now and wasn’t ready to be married she still wanted to go
BIG Zane live her best life………
.. I want to get married and
settle down and really really NEST and embrace the
COMFORTS of this FAMILY AND MARRIED LIFE………
I smoke
hookah at home everyday so I don’t want to be in your clubs
or around your women I want to stay home and be the hard
working family man that I am
What has happened is not fully understood at the moment but understand this: Tyrese is upset. A brief perusal of his social media yields some of the pain that he might be going through. But it also shows that there may be more to it.
On the other side of the fence, homegirl is saying some things as well. Her IG stories are talking very loud to Tyrese. But she is completely subbing him and not mentioning his name. And for that, we give her a little bit of respect. However, I don’t think we have seen the last of this drama.
Here’s some of her stuff.
For those that don’t know, these two were inseparable. They were smitten and in love. And, it appeared that they were going to go all the way to marriage. I am not sure how old she is (26), but I believe she is considerably younger than Black Ty (43) and we may be looking at a situation similar to Michael B Jordan and Lori Harvey.
These young chicks are out here turning brothers out and the men are not prepared for the heartbreak that comes with it. I hope that they heal quickly and find somebody in their age bracket so that they don’t have to deal with this young girl stuff. Get you an auntie, fellas! The Auntie Crew is DOPE!! Sadly, she is probably looking for another “high value man,” but I could be wrong.
The internet has greatly changed the music industry, helping artists promote their work and easily interact with their audience. With the many streaming platforms, music has been made more accessible to the public, giving both up-and-coming and established artists an avenue to showcase their talents. As the internet continues to evolve and is rapidly transforming the music scene, Kevin Sausville is pushing the boundaries of what music can do on the internet by bringing in a new approach to the industry.
“Technology has transformed the music industry from production, distribution, and performance to even how music is consumed,” says Kevin Sausville. However, he believes that a lot more can be done to help deliver great music, keep the audience entertained, and support young talents.
In writing and composing his music and even arranging his shows, Kevin Sausville is leveraging technology to challenge the music world’s set boundaries. His unique sound, impeccable voice, and stellar visuals have helped him earn a place in the industry, with his tracks getting 20K+ monthly listeners.
He consistently holds the view that his commitment, passion, and values are what have enabled him to succeed in his job. Kevin is a rapper that is ready to change the game with the innovation he has been showcasing in his art.
When Kevin watched his college roommates making music, that is how it all began. One of his works, “World Is Mine,” is a good example of how the artist’s emotions come through in the work. Kevin Sausville worked hard and learned the ins and outs of music production to hone his musical skills and expertise.
Through his songs, Kevin Sausville pushes the boundaries of what music can do on the internet, creating a solid online community.
He notes that he had trouble settling in when he first started in the music industry. Kevin Sausville wanted to fit in, and he was doing things to please others, not himself. This took a toll on his career, and he felt like giving up, but he didn’t. He remained true to himself, and he’s now driving significant change in the industry.
Kevin Sausville never tries to force a project; instead, it just clicks and comes to him. Sometimes he steps back, takes a breather, and then restarts when he can’t begin a project because nothing clicks into place. He normally finds life and meeting new people to be enjoyable.
He is a talented artist deserving of recognition from the audience.
You thought we were going to forget? Former police officer Timothy Loehmann got a job recently and lost his job today. He is well known to Black people with a conscious heart and mind as the guy that killed a young 12-year-old within seconds. He is the man that murdered Tamir rice.
The Cleveland Police Department absolved him of all wrongdoing even though he killed him within seconds. We don’t let him off the hook! He has been somebody that we’ve decided to follow to the death and make sure he never does this again.
So, when it was revealed that Loehmann had gotten a new job in Tioga, Pennsylvania, people were all over it! The funny thing is dude got a job in Pennsylvania in a city with a population of 700. And Low-Man is making roughly $18 hours per day as a police officer. He is literally the only police officer in this entire town! He was hired on a 90-day probationary period.
The mayor, one David Wilcox, said that he had no idea that this was the same officer that murdered Tamir Rice. In fact, he said that he was for bidden to see his résumé and his background. “I was not allowed to take his resume or look into his background,” the mayor said.
I wonder what he thought about a police officer that comes so far away to a town so small. He definitely knew that Low-Man was coming from Cleveland. Nevertheless will let the mayor slide. Anyway this is not the first time that Loehmann is tried to get a job. He tried briefly in 2018 and quickly withdrew his application after people realize he was a child murderer.
Anyway, we are going to continue on with this until the death of Loehmann. You should never be a cop again, buddy!
Anyway, as word of his employment spread, he must’ve understood what was about to happen. And Low-Man quit. I am quite sure they asked him to resign, but he did in fact reason quit the job. And, know this: you’re going to continue to quit in perpetuity as long as you apply for jobs that involve a gun.
Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association President Jeff Follmer issued the following statement regarding Loehmann being brought on as an officer by another department:
“Timothy Loehmann was cleared of all charges with his use of force. The only administrative charges after a civilian review was that he was found to have allegedly lied on his application. Timothy Loehmann was not given a fair chance in this area and deserves a fair chance in another city.”
F##k you, Loehmann! You killed a child! And Jeff Follmer, eat s##t and d!e slow. He can’t get a job for a reason: people have morals.
Despite rumors about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick possibly investing in the BIG 3 basketball league, his representatives are clearing the air by saying, “It’s just not true.”
According to The Athletic, the statement came early on Thursday, July 7th, 2022, after the league reported that Kap’s investment would help the league stay afloat during some disappointing setbacks.
The biggest challenge Big3 faced so far was the cancelation of the 2020 playing season due to the COVID-19 pandemic that cost the lives of 835 per 100,000 people in 2020, according to a CDC report.
So severe were the death tolls, COVID-19-related deaths became the “3rd leading cause of death in 2020, with nearly 150,000 more deaths than the 4th leading cause of death, accidents, and over 250,000 fewer deaths than the 2nd leading cause of death, cancer.”
“It was tough. It was a situation where we really had to figure out what we needed to do. We knew we wouldn’t have a season. We actually worked on trying to create a bubble before the NBA. We had an idea to connect with Endemol, who does the Big Brother show, and create a Big Brother/BIG3 show. But the networks wasn’t ready. They were scrambling,” Ice Cube explained during an interview with FanNation.
Still, the 3-on-3 league founded by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz was hoping to get a win with a big name and banked investor.
In 2018, the league made news when the former NWA member stepped down as Commissioner. While gearing up for a spectacular future, the company hired basketball legend Clyde Drexler in that top spot.
Over the last few months, The Big3 has made several power moves and announcements. The league revealed that Snoop Dogg and PayPal founder Ken Howery are minority owners of a team called Bivouac.
Big3 also launched a global partnership with DAZN to broadcast select games globally. The BIg3’s 5th season kicked off on June 18th.
