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DJ Express Is An Original Talent

Justin Nunez, known to his fans as DJ Express, is an independent artist from Bridgewater, New Jersey. DJ Express got his start in music when he was just 14 years old and has had a passion for it ever since. His father was a DJ in New York City which made him want to get into DJing and producing to follow in his footsteps and take his career to a new level.

DJ Express got his start making remixes on SoundCloud and gathered a strong following there. He faced some hardship after his account got deleted for making remixes and this caused him to change paths and start making his own original content rather than remixing. This gave him a new outlook on music and his own skills which made him fall in love with the craft even more.

DJ Express currently produces every single song from scratch from start to finish. This allows his fans to feel his energy in every beat and truly get the great feeling he wants to portray through his music. Throughout his career, DJ Express has had many successes but his most notable is having multiple songs on the radio with over 5 million streams on all platforms. DJ Express draws his inspiration from his father as well as many artists including DJ 48, IAMCHINO, and Sharo Towers.

He hopes to one day be able to work with Sharo Towers, as he believes they could make groundbreaking hits within the electronic music world. DJ Express has a lot of exciting projects in the works including a collaboration with Jbramah. Together they are working to create a La Guaracha sound that will move people all over the world. Keep up to date with DJ Express on Instagram. You can also find him on Spotify

Kevin Liles Creates “Rap Music On Trial” Petition After Testifying On Young Thug’s Behalf

Longtime music executive Kevin Liles made a petition in response to the RICO case against Young Thug, Gunna and other YSL members.

Kevin Liles created his “Rap Music on Trial: Protect Black Art” petition on Change.org. The 300 Entertainment co-founder condemned the use of rap lyrics in criminal cases, citing Young Thug and YSL’s legal troubles as an example.

“Today in courtrooms across America, Black creativity and artistry is being criminalized,” he wrote. “With increasing and troubling frequency, prosecutors are attempting to use rap lyrics as confessions. This practice isn’t just a violation of First Amendment protections for speech and creative expression. It punishes already marginalized communities and silences their stories of family, struggle, survival and triumph.”

Kevin Liles called for federal and state legislation to limit prosecutors from using lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. He applauded the New York State Senate for passing such a bill in May.

“We hope that it and similar bills will become law across America to end this attack on our First Amendment freedoms that disproportionately harms Black and other minority artists,” he wrote.

Kevin Liles testified on Young Thug’s behalf at a bond hearing on June 2. A judge denied bond to the rapper, whose trial won’t begin until January 2023.

Prosecutor Says Leaks In Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case Could “Subvert” Justice

A prosecutor expressed concerns about leaks in the assault case against Tory Lanez, who allegedly shot Megan Thee Stallion.

According to Rolling Stone, Deputy District Attorney Kathy Ta questioned if Tory Lanez leaked documents at a court hearing on Thursday (June 9). Ta took issue with sealed discovery surfacing online in the aftermath of Megan Thee Stallion’s April interview with CBS’ Gayle King.

“Since the last court date, it was apparent there were some leaks of part of the discovery to media or members of the public,” Ta said.

Ta added, “My concern is the way the leaks are being disseminated and extrapolated in certain ways to mislead the state of the evidence. I do have concerns about invested members of the public trying to subvert the fair administration of justice.”

Rolling Stone noted a YouTube vlogger published portions of a sealed police report two weeks after Megan Thee Stallion’s CBS interview. The preliminary report included a line about a doctor saying she suffered a laceration from stepping on glass, which Tory Lanez supporters believe exonerates him. But LAPD Det. Ryan Stogner’s testimony and medical records corroborate the shooting allegations.

Tory Lanez and his lawyer Shawn Holley denied leaking anything in wake of Megan Thee Stallion’s CBS interview. Holley claimed her client even refused to take watermarked copies of court documents “out of concern there might be some suggestion that he had something to do with leaking.”

“I’m certain that whatever exists that is out there won’t have my name on it or Mr. Peterson’s name on it,” Holley insisted.

Tory Lanez’s next court hearing will take place on July 28. His assault trial is tentatively scheduled to begin on September 14.

Beyoncé Among Sexual Targets Of Kevin Gates’ Lust On His Lewd Song “Super General”

Kevin Gates brazenly mentioned Beyoncé and Jay-Z, among others, on a new freestyle titled “Super General.”

The Atlantic Records artist detailed his sexual desires over Kodak Black’s “Super Gremlin” instrumental. Kevin Gates fantasized about Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj and Rubi Rose on the track.

“Rubi Rose, I can’t wait to have your feet facing my ceiling/With my tongue deep in yo ass while I kiss all on yo kitty/Put that dick deep in yo back and make you c## all on this missile/Put yo hands behind yo back and smack yo ass, I’m in yo kidneys/Ain’t no disrespect to Jigga, met through Nipsey, that’s my n####/Don’t know if they into swinging, Beyoncé need to let me hit her/Make her p### all on this dick, respectfully, her body shiver/I want Nicki, she need Kevin, she still playing around with Kenneth,” he rapped.

Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj haven’t reacted to the song, but Rubi Rose responded to Kevin Gates’ lustful raps via Twitter.

“Kevin gates freaky as hell lol,” she wrote.

The raunchy freestyle arrived just over a week before the release of Kevin Gates’ new album Khaza. His LP is scheduled to drop on June 17.

Listen to the “Super General” freestyle below.

Rapper Raps About Robbing ATMs Out Of Town, Gets Arrested For Robbing ATMs Out Of Town 

You guys aren’t going to believe this one.

A rapper from Houston raps about robbing ATMs on YouTube and is later arrested for robbing an ATM in Tennessee. You cannot make this up.

A Houston-based rapper makes the genius creative maneuver and decides he is going to rap about robbing ATMs out of state. He is now incarcerated for doing exactly what he rhymed about. You cannot make this up.

According to police in Nashville, Tennessee, Darius Dugas, 27, and number others were arrested after they checked out of a motel. 30-year old Ladesion Riley was among those arrested in Dickson, TN. They allegedly hit a lick, but it did not last long.

Riley is also a rapper.

Well, this guy decides he’s going to make a song called “Make It Home” and rap about robbing ATMs out of state. He goes into details about the crimes, including rapping about having thousands of dollars in his vehicle, praying to avoid a high-speed car chase with cops, and make it home safely. Well, he did all of the above except making it home. He made it to the BING.

Well, I’m sure the cops got a little chuckle out of it. We cannot say FTW and not cite this as out of pocket too.

Douglas Griffith, President of the Houston Police Officers’ Union, told FOX26, “If you’re going to rap about it, then turn around and be about it and get caught, that’s on you. You shouldn’t do stupid crap, and you definitely shouldn’t violate the law and talk about it.”

“Convicted felons doing their music videos with guns,” Griffith continued. “How dumb is that? That right there is enough for them to get charged again.”

Well, Mr. Officer has a point, like it or not.

This dude goes by the name of “Jug God” so he is basically a scammer. I really hate scammers. To me, they are the lowest of the low because they pray on trickery and avoid confrontation.

This is the only Juggin’ I know.

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Artist Kilouttabroward is Wowing Fans with His Authentic Music 

If you’re a fan of music and always on the lookout for the freshest beat in hip hop, you’ll love Kilouttabroward. Raised in Broward County, this artist is wowing fans with authentic music devoid of gimmicks. Instead, the songs are full of life experiences plus natural sounds that have been incorporated over synthesized beats. Those who’ve listened to Kilouttabroward’s songs will notice more vocal interludes or sounds of nature throughout his songs. 

Kilouttabroward has been singing since he was 16 years old, which is no surprise, seeing that he was raised in a town known for its vibrancy and bounce. He states that he was drawn to music from an early age and credits the success he has found in his career to his Jamaican roots. 

Kilouttabroward’s music is proof that he puts much work into each piece. He states that he’s constantly in the lab creating and perfecting his sound as a rap artist. Although he hasn’t yet completed his project, he plans to share a single entitled “Too Many Women” soon. 

Kilouttabroward’s fans can stream the latest from their favorite artist on all platforms. His goals are simple, “to continue to deliver great music while rebuilding his collective with the intentions of moving like a unit as he propels in his musical career.” 

Follow @kiloutta on Instagram for daily updates!

Wu-Tang And Crocs Ain’t Nothing To F Wit!

Wu-Tang Clan! Ain’t nothing to Croc wit!

The Wu-Tang Clan is one of the hardest, most resilient and definitive crews ever in Hip-Hop. They are the biggest brand in all of Hip-Hop. They definitely have the number one logo of all time. And their brand has been placed on a number of things.

However, I think this one takes the cake! You can now get Wu-Tang Clan Crocs! That’s right Crocs! Those slide-on slipper type of shoes that all the young people love.

Personally, I would’ve expected a partnership with Timberland boots or even Lugz! Ha ha ha ha!

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However, they are going after the millennials and the even younger era, not us older gods and goddesses. Maybe the Earths will rock it. This partnership is brand-new and I am not even against it! Why? This is for the children! And we all know that Wu Tang is for the kids.

They have a little hook for you to get these bad boys. You have to download the Crocs app in order to get it. So you can’t just buy these online. I see the play!

Here you go! Go off!

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Nevertheless, this comes on the heels of a Nas & Wu-Tang Clan concert series and tour throughout the summer. So look for the tickets and look for them to be in a town near you.

Now, check out these Wu-Crocs!

Los Angeles Hitmaker Raymond Alan is Flourishing 

Los Angeles hitmaker Raymond Alan is flourishing through his authenticity as a creator. His stability as a branding genius and tastemaker has brought him to the top of the L.A. rap game. With experience as an opening act for some of the biggest stars in the region and new music coming soon, the world should get ready for Raymond Alan. 

Growing up in South Central, Los Angeles is not an easy feat, let alone making it to see your dreams come true. Raymond Alan is blessed in that regard, as he was able to make his career a reality from home in L.A. Beginning his journey in high school inspired by his rapping older brother, Raymond started making music early and learned the tricks of the trade.

Since then he’s garnered quite the fan base, getting love on all of his tracks and being booked for festival performances with crowds of over 10,000 people. His latest release, “Uncertain” is an introspective thesis of Raymond Alan’s mindset and growth as an artist over the years. He plans to release his next project, a delayed winter release, very soon.

Oakland Emcee Fortune Noco Delivers New EP “Big Moves”

Oakland emcee Fortune Noco delivers an incredible body of work with his new EP, “Big Moves”. His music is intriguing and unforgettable, making him one of the main names to watch from The Bay Area at the current moment. 

As a Bay Area native, Fortune Noco is no stranger to the unpredictable nature of the West Coast. While stable weather is something you can count on, stable living isn’t so easy to come by. In Fortune Noco’s music he explores this concept and more, letting his fans get a glimpse of the Oakland lifestyle one song at a time.

His latest release, “Big Moves”, is a quick journal of his California adventures, meant to be as substantiating as it is digestible. On the opening track he bounces and glides over the melodic production, giving the perfect intro to the EP. On “Limitless” he shows off his talent as a hitmaker, creating a memorable tune just in time for the summer. With new music coming soon, Fortune Noco is gearing up for a phenomenal 2022. 

Listen to Fortune Noco on Spotify below and follow him on Instagram for updates!

Hard Work Pays Off: An Interview With Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty chitty bang bang is a rising artist who recently made a positive impression on listeners with his latest track, “filthy rich”. The st. Petersburg, Florida native is gearing up to release an album and multiple visuals this year. AllHipHop recently had the pleasure and privilege of speaking with chitty about, among other things, his early beginnings, musical aspirations, and future endeavors.

AllHipHop: Tell us about your next release.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: To be honest, I feel like this next one is really going to tip the scale. I got a couple of them I believe are real deal hits. That everyone going to enjoy. I got one that I know the kids going to go crazy with on tik tok , on the radio all of that. But before that one I got one that I know for a fact people going to see how I’m really coming. We stepping and we stepping foreal! Everything selfmade. From the ground up. Straight out the dirt.

Shout out to breezy for the flyest most firest cleanest video you have ever seen. Shout out to my boys Cantrell and Tommy Chef School for cooking up this fire-ass beat!! And just shoutout to my whole team period for just being a bunch of great, ambitious, hardworking mfers all with the same dream, motivation and drive to just win!!

AllHipHop: Other than musical endeavors, what’s next for you?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: honestly I’m up for every and anything! I got a lot of goals in place that I’m working to achieve. Dreams bigger than me & you can see I’m a big boy hahaha somethings I don’t want to speak on too much simply because I was just raised not to talk about your plans, you can’t really count your eggs before they hatch you feel me.

But I’m definitely trying to get into hollywood! I really wanted to be a actor any kind of acting from comedy to action to some serious crazy s### like split hahahha I’m up for all of it and I got 100 voices 100 different people in my head one for any role they got for me hahahaha so anybody out there in hollywood looking for their next superstar or marvel super hero. Let me know. I promise I can take a joke I ain’t going out like will!! 😂 I love ya will please don’t smack me for that. I don’t wanna fight no one today hahaha

AllHipHop: What is your favorite song or work of art and how did it inspire you to become an artist?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Dammmm. Bruhhh! There is way too many to even explain and express! I would literally be here all day and night for the next 365 days straight to tell you all of them and why. But I grew up on all types of music with my mom & sister funkin 80’s techno freestyle house music to michael jackson to mariah carey and cher, madonna, Jlo, Etc etc etc from my daddy biggie smalls, big pun, 50cent, cash money, ruff ryders, dipset, bob marley literally everything all the way to modern day now juicewrld for sure.

Xxxtentacion, lil durk, King von, hottboi, plies, gucci boosie etc! Bro literally everything I listen to I love deeply and I wont say is inspiration to rap more of something that helped me get threw different points of my life from bruno mars and miguel to tory lanez and rodwave. It really is too much! I need a whole year to explain all types of music I listen to and why I love it!

AllHipHop: Are you currently signed to a record label?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: no I am not currently signed to a record deal. I’ve had people hmu and talk about it but nothing sealed like bringing that right paperwork making no huge deals that I know I’m worth. I’m a goldmine and I’m next to priceless. Just off my mind being a mind of a genius, my work ethic my hustle.

Literally everything you see me with everything you see from the studio I own to my video production company to the cars clothes jewels everything is mine and what I built off the hustle off the muscle straight out the mud like a lotus flower and out the dirt like a ant. I wont say I wont sign no deal cause I’d be lying if I said that but I have real big dreams and like drake said a real bigg team and we need some really big rings hahahaha I need to be able to run my own show.

I got a lot of artist that I work with in my studio bigg bang studios that are superstars! And I want on my own label under a label to put them in position to win! The potential they have is out of this world. They just needed someone to kick the door down and show em the light. And thats me thats where I come inn. It’s just a matter of time. God willingly.

AllHipHop: Tell us about your life.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: ahhhh mannn! Where do I even begin?! My life is absolutely ridiculous. Absolutely crazy to say the least. To be honest if I told you the things I went threw and go threw this current day , you wouldn’t believe it. A lot of things I can’t even speak on. My life like the wild wild west bruh. Foreal. And beyond unpredictable.

To sum it up I would say a lot of trials and tribulations! Very few ups and a whole lotta downs. But threw every single storm I go threw I will tell you this. No matter what! I am blessed. We are all blessed just to have the honor and privilege to open our eyes today and see the sunlight. To be able to open your eyes and see green grass and blue skies is a blessing in itself.

Everybody I know has came close to death and prison if they aren’t already dead or in prison as we speak. It’s very tough world to live in. And they make it impossible to survive at times to live in florida and st pete specifically you got to have fight in you. Got to have heart of a lion and a whole lot of prayer. Some people content with how they live and stay in the house and out the way. Thats good thats best thing you can do. But others grinding everyday trying to get a step ahead, feed their families and achieve whatever dreams they may have.

But counter to that you got other folks jacking s### killing s### trying to take what you fought so hard to gain & just take it all away in one wop. Ain’t no care for life in st.Pete to be real with you. S### crazy man. And I can go on all day and tell you about s### I seen and done been threw. Life is just crazy. To sum it up in one word. 2 words absolutely crazy! Hollywood come holla at me and I promise you 100million in the box office 1st week off my life. Call it my crazy life. True story!

Allhiphop: How did you get into music?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: well it really started around 14, 15, 16, partying & bullshitting with friends getting drunk freestyling. But that s### was just for fun, s#### and giggles you know what I mean. I started really writing poetry, and just putting feelings on paper everytime I was going threw things , and took it to a whole nother level once my cuzzin got murdered in 2014. But to be honest in life I always had other s### going on working trying get to the $ one way or another and really was 1 foot in the music and 1 foot out.

I never wanted to be out in public eye with the music never wanted put myself out there like that.
I have hard time doing that, I like to be behind the scenes and real lowkey you know, but everyone in my circle was getting on my head like damn n#### you got a studio you got all this music recorded and you just holding it for what.

My momma pushing me telling me I needa put it out and what was the point if I was never going to release it. I kinda did it as just a way to vent or therapy and always felt like it was just for me. It wasn’t meant for the world. Like maybe when I die, just release everything as like a vocal journal of my life journey. Honestly I feel like a birdman, a Yo gotti, a Rick Ross.

Ima do something and let ya have a piece of me and my life in music but im really on some ceo entrepreneur s###. I’m doing this to make a way out for me and my people. I’m here to kick the door inn and let my people in so we can all eat. Because the artists that personally in my circle are god given talented people that real deal live this music s### every day and night from time they wake up to rehearsing, performing, and practicing everyday and night to wake up tomorrow and do it again.

They just don’t have the privilege to have the right person hear them, or to put them in the game and help push them – show the world what real music is like! That’s exactly what I want to do! I got artists who rap & sing – country, reggaeton, english, and spanish. Even know arab dude who sing in arabic. I know a lot of good people. I know they got it! They work to perfect their craft everyday and they got it they just need a financial system behind them to market correctly or a guy like me to show the world what I got . What I’m about.

And bring them to the table so the world and the fans and supporters can hear the buried treasure that I have the pleasure to have in my hands! I want the world to enjoy real good music and real good talent and join all of us on our journey! I want them to know what our lives like threw our music. And also give back to people in the same position we once was and help them escape threw opportunity!

Allhiphop: What would be your dream collaboration?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Mannnn! Yall make this hard as f***!! There is sooo manyyy artist I would love to work with! The list would wrap all the way around the world like 3xs hahahaa. To start let’s talk about what I would give to have created with the legends who have past! Biggie smalls! Tupac! Big pun!! Michael Jackson! Juicewrld! Vonn! Xxx! Nipsey!! I wish I could have the chance in life to just have a real conversation with those guys.

They all had their 3rd eye wide open and all shared wanting to do more for their people whether it starts with a neighbourhood but or enough heavy motion to make big changes in communities all over the world! And as this exact era modern day era where everything is about hurting each other getting one over on another instead of the love respect the loyalty we owe to our people , our community and to the people of the world has went to s### I want to be one of the fee to take a stand.

Like pac. And not just talk about things to the people and in music but really put action behind it and help these young kids , single troubled mothers, and people who has lost hope whether it be threw financially helping orr creating opportunities for people to prosper or wether its spiritual! Or shedding light on other artist who have great potential and just need a chance at a real life. As for collabing with artist in the industry current day music wise I really love and appreciate a lot of the artist in the games craft of all sorts. From bruno mars, rod wave our hometown hero to kodak tory lanez meek mill rick ross lil durk all the way to latto and tokyo jets remy ma young M.A.

I honestly love music all the way around the board and would love to collab with just about anyone who down to get in a room and create us some fire ass music from scratch from the bottom up, Plies, Gucci, TI, Boosie, Koly, Mariah carey, Kid laroi, Jack harlow, Wayne, Nicki, Drake! Man when I say everybody I mean everybody!! I don’t even feel right naming anybody cause I’m trying to get to work and create timeless music! Don Q, Aboogie, Dave East, Fivio, Ji! Everyone man. Whoever hungry humble and want to perfect us some nice music! I’m open! Even the locals if its good talent good work ethic good music good people good vibes im with all the s####. Straight up.

AllHipHop: Do you produce your own music?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: no! I wish I did! To be honest I have my own studio bigg bang studios and very much could teach myself, or go to school or learn from the great producers I have had the privilege to work with , but honestly I just don’t have the time. There’s not enough hours in my day to try and do it all. I would like to learn to say when I can make the time and play around a little bit but I’m happy with working with the greatest producers I’ve had the opportunity to work with! Shoutout chef school music which consist of cantrell music and my boy tommy mush matics as well as ashladash.

Ramseybeats, Drellonthetrack, Fantombeats and way moreee! I’m open to all producers. Whoever really wants to work and whoever got that fire ready for me to bust on it. I just love good music good people and hungry work ethic. So s### if you want to work make sure yall hit my line or dms and let’s cookup!!

AllHipHop: What was the trigger point that made you decide to get into music?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: to be completely honesty it was a variety of things. Starting with the pain my life has brung me. The unbelievable b####### I have witness and went there. From losing your closest loved ones and them being taken too soon away from you. The heartache the anger the depression. All of that s### engraved deep in your soul. R.I.P. My brother b and grandma. T###. The homies. Everyone I have lost.
I love yall.

May God bless. F### the glitz and the glamour everybody see as we speak they see you got money and think oh you good and you happy and everything perfect in your life. Hell noooo! Its beyond money. When you broke money is everything, when you got money you will learn money aint s###.

It holds no value versus the time you lose working rather than spending it with your loved ones, your kids, your grandmas who only here so long. Every minute you soend chasing money or working as a slave or doing b####### is another minute loss out of your life to have the time to spend it with the people who really count. We don’t think about getting rich by any means. But they don’t tell you all the hurt, the hell and the list full of problems that come with the s### depending on what you are doing you know what I mean. When you die the money stay here.

It stays behind and your kids and your family fight with each other thinking about who gets what and taking s### splitting s### not even worried that damn mf you just died…. That s### like yeah you dead they gone shed tears at the casket scream rip everyday after but in time they forget bout you it’s over with, game over . The money there tho they will be ok. But life is worth more than money. 2ndly- it comes to a point where you are a teenager and you think you got it all figured out.

Or you don’t have any idea what you want in life like you think you do but you are not sure, or you may be lost or set on something you swear you know is your calling but it’s not. Life gives you twists and turns and points you to a new direction and that’s what happened with me. I swore I was going to be rich by doing something and it just brought me a lot of b####### but as a youngin I was convinced.

Nobody could tell me s### I knew what I was going to do! And then life happened. Hahahaa I thought I was going to be one of the biggest NFL players in the world or MLB cause ima beast at both. I played baseball all my life and it became to easy for me. I’m what they would call a natural. So I went into something harder and see how I liked it which was football. And I fell in love with it! Had scholarships to get through college. I’m a very smart individual academically street wise and all the way around the board.

But I had f##### up life grew up very poor in a hectic household and I made grown man decisions as a young child that put that s### on the back burner. Got kicked outta school for fighting lost my scholarships all type a dumb s###. But hey they say it is what it is I say it is what you make of it! Hahaha life mannn. F###### life! Well with all that being said to answer the question correctly is I feel that in this present day life lined up the stars for me to have a studio . A production team.

A lot of great talent blessed people around me. A whole roster of talented hungry artist and I want to show them that this s### is possible and this s### is real, and really happening. People don’t believe in words where I’m from , too many dreams sold in life and always disappointment at the end. But with me, if I set a goal for myself by anymeanssss I will accomplish it! And for a fact the world will know our names at the end of it all and what me and my people stand for. We are here not only to make music but with the funds it has brought and will continue to bring.

I’ll be almost every part of it back to the same people who are hurting and hopeless at a time just like I was . Just like you once were. Just like everyone goes through their s###. I’m trying to put my cape on and make a change in the world. Try to create something that will last forever to the people and the way they move the way they think and how we help each other more than hurt each other. For nothing. Cause like I said before money is nothing compared to life.

Everyone wanna be rich or wealthy and good. But just got to create hope for the people and opportunity for them to have a way out before they make other decisions that will cost them their lives in the end…. Over money and b#######. I’m just saying. Can’t save the whole world with one person, but as a collective of major people, major names and people whose voices hold weight. And enough funding we can def make a change. Look at akon. Blessed africa with power. Look what that man did. And whoever was in his circle who helped. God bless them. That’s what we are all supposed to be doing.

Yall want less killing less robbing less crazy shooting and crazy s###, if you aint got enough to feed the wolves you just have to teach the wolves how to get their food in the right way and make it worth it! Not no m######### in g $10 hour job. Wtf. We need more money to live as independent. If not you forcing people to stay with partners who they dont even wanna be with and in f##### up situations because its impossibke to survive with no oppertunity for better!!!

AllHipHop: What is your creative process like?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Well it’s different at times. It depends on circumstances. For the most part I go through these spurts. Everyday I’m freestyling in my head and what I like to remember I write it down and s###. At times I write songs in bunches like I might write a whole 10 songs within this week and record them next week and just enjoy laying them down listening to them over and over and over and being my biggest critic and proofreading over them to see if I could do better.

Take out or add things or if I am convinced its good decent or not good enough. And put it in the dungeon or the archives for another day. But when I usually do my absolute most heartfelt songs or what I feel is my best music and poetry is when I’m going through s###. When life takes a couple punches at me I roll with the punches get threw the storm and express myself on paper.

Sometimes if it goes too deep and I keep it to myself and just hear it in the car when im sliding or im solo in my own world. And then you got times where life is good! And you actually feel good about the way things are going and I might just talk my s### about how I’m feeling whether its accomplishments. Money. Boss talk. How I came from the dirt. Or a turnt up song poppin bottles spending cheese trap s###. Or maybe a woman tried me on some hoe s###. I don’t know. It really all depends. On circumstance on situation.

The vibe. All that but whatever it is it going to be good. And from my heart at that very time word for word. Sometimes I write to a beat that funk hard asf or just make you snap everytime you hear it. Or sometime it I be in the dark , in my thoughts, no beat no nothing. Just thoughts and then adjust the fitting of the words to an instrumental or just write it as a poem. Ain’t no telling mann. It can go whichever way to be real.

AllHipHop: What is one message you would give to your fans?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: I love youuuu!!!!! I absolutely love every last 1 of you for showing love & support since day1! Weeee made all the non-believers believe!! Weee made this s### happen as a collective. As a group. As a team! I could never thank you enough. Ain’t enough words in the world to express my gratitude! Thank yall for real. Y’all the real mvps! Lowkey foreal!! I salute 💪🏽

AllHipHop: Why are you a musician?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: because I love music. All types of music every aspect of music from live instruments , bands, jazz, orchestras, chores, gospel, etc. To learning about sound, frequencies, and the science behind it. To make it. Being a creator of it. Just knowing when I leave this earth I will always have something for the world to learn , feel, and see. I will leave behind my legacy. My voice. My journey.

My destiny all at your ears. My kids can go back and see their daddy. My dans can hear my struggles and also see how I overcame them. My supporters. People who can relate on other side of the world even my haters can see it all threw my eyes. Threw music.

AllHipHop: Where are you currently?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: what you mean where am I currently? Right here in front of you at the moment. Hahaha or maybe I’m in miami on the yacht , or maybe I’m in ny eating some good food vibing in the projects with the fam. Maybe in hollywood making a movie. I mean I could be anywhere and everywhere hahahaha nahhhh no funny s### tho all jokes aside if you mean music wise… I’m just getting started!!
I got a studio. A production company shooting videos and making them movies. Got promoters.

Digital marketing team social media managers working. Got a podcast coming with partners of mine. Got investments in other avenues. Working on real estate and a couple other companies. I got a lot stirring in the pot. Got a great team and we allllll got a lot of things in common… we always working! And we all want to win! So where am I… anywhere but here. & busy hahahhahahahhhaa

AllHipHop: How did you get to where you are today?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Jeeeez. A whole lot of hustle. Sacrifice. Determination. Ambition. Drive. Refusing to give up. Live by and die by the motto never give up. Dont quit. Taking chances that a lot I paid for and took ls on and still getting back up and going at it again from another angle. To be honest to define me is to say I am a raging bull. And I just keep going and going, until im dead.

I never stop chasing my dreams. Never stop fighting. In one of my songs coming out soon money making mitch I say “all I ever knew was n#### gooo get ittt, momma taught me how to never be a quiter” and thats facts!!

AllHipHop: What do you want people to take away after listening to your music?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Honestly, I want them to see where I am at in my life. I want them to see everything I got going and everything I work hard for and to see everything that’s bound to come god willingly, but the most important part of what I am doing is that my ultimate goal is for them to see where I came from! What I had to go threw. What I had to sacrifice. Every lost I took along the way. Every bit of hurt , pain , betrayal, every close call I had with death. Jail. B#######.

All the struggle and b####### I go threw even now to this day. And to take my testimony and see with their own 2 eyes. And understand a lot of this s### aint worth it! And I ain’t talking about music and rap. I aint talking about if you want to rap dont rap or be cautious. Yeah rapping is a danger in itself to be real with you you just gotta always be on point ps and qs. Kodak said I learned my ps and qs before I learned my abcs and I felt that. I’m talking about this real life s###!

Hustling, going to jail, shootouts, robbing. etc. Dawg it’s a crazy world out here I just wanna see the younger generation make a change man and do better! Where I come from its like there no such thing as unity. It’s a bunch of hyenas trying to tear eachother apart trying to get over and be king. It all if you not wus f### the otherside but in all honesty real kings and queens eat together! Real men and woman put people in position to win and help each other out.

If I’m up and you down I try and help you get back right and then some, and god bless god forbid when I’m down and out I should be able to have you there for me like I was there for you, and when we all doing good at same time ain’t no stopping what we can do together. We can go anywhere do anything and create business and opportunities for more people family friends and then some.

But s### crazy and jealousy the trait of a b#### and a b#### n##### and it just sad to say alot more b#### ass m############ in the world then real ones. But I’m trying to put an end to the b####### and fuckery. Sacrificed my own life and I will make it to show people there’s a better way of thinking, and how much more we can do working with each other then against each other. It’s just what I’m destined to do. Lead by example and show them the game. Free game.

To create a better way of living a new lifestyle for more than just a lottery winner but for everyone to build a great mindset alike and build rather than tear each other down. That’s what I want the world to understand about me and my music. Foreal. Real s###!!

AllHipHop: Who is your favorite producer?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: honestly… I don’t have one. There are wayyyy too many talented producers , artist, vocalist, actors, etc to choose my favorite in anything!! Hahha that like saying you like money or food better!! Say whaaat hahahahahaha both! I need both! Or you like spanish food or soul food or asian food or bbq better! Bruh you know how many choices of different types of producers there are and how many different styles and a lot of good s### out here!!

Lol man that is too hard to choose! I’m indecisive! It depends what mood I’m in and what vibe I’m on at the time you know! Like you wake up today and you say what you want for dinner steak or chicken hahahaa man regardless ima eat! Today ill f### woth this and tomorrow illl be on something else. So yeah to answer your question, this s### too hard, too many great producers, too much great talent! What’s your favorite movie…. Hhahahhahahah exactly!!

AllHipHop: If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: to be real, I ain’t too heavy in the industry b####### like that too much to have a say yet. I really ain’t bothered by too much you know. The only thing I can say I wish it was like the old days… more about talent over the business. Like more about how someone sounds or can wow you over oh how many followers do they have, how many tickets they could possibly sell or merch.

Like yes I get labels want something already poppin to make it easier on they end less marketing promo and b####### they got to do probably less money they got to spend but I feel like if you found a broke woman who can sing her fuckjng ass off like mariah carey or cher or tina turner or some s### and she had 0 followers to start today and you just give her a little push with the people they may know, the talent and showcase will speak for itself and they will in time go farther and do greater than the person who got lil buzz going but not much raw authentic talent.

But they always say hustle beats talent and that may be true but if you got real talent pure talent and get in the world’s eyes… as they say good dope sells itself! S### that’s the only thing I would say on that. I know a lot of good undiscovered talent. And that why I’m here now knocking on the door telling you let me in, cause you think my s### tuff. Wait until you see the artist aka the tricks I got up my sleeve and what gold I hold in my back pocket you really going to love us!!

AllHipHop: If you could open a show for any artist, who would it be? Why?
Chitty chitty bang bang: any artist…. Sheesh, that’s a tough one! Damn can I say all of them!! I like to be versatile and work with all of them on one occasion or more and see how we can rock the show out together! The artist from my city and we shut the whole city down and it all be love or it might be Wayne, Nicki, and Drake and take over the world and see how we work together with stage presence and in sequence and s### like that or it may be XXX, Juicewrld crowd jumping crazy , crazy energy with x or word for word with Juice and Biggie and Tupac, God bless all of their souls and may they rest in peace but the whole world go crazy when they touch the stage!!

S### Michael Jackson! Mann I’m a fan of a lot of good music artists and the way they perform. S### just about anyone man foreal. But I would like to perform with them. If you are talking about opening or some s### like 1st act before s### gets crazy nah man I can’t do it. I’m the main event!! Hahahaha s###! I’m right next to any of those folks if not co-main event tonight it’s their show and tomorrow it’s mine. We gon share the stage you feel me! Shitttttt hahahaha straight like that!

AllHipHop: What is the most challenging thing you have overcome in your life?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Damn that s### goes deep dawg. Real deep. The hardest reality pill I hate to swallow is death. Hardest thing to go threw is to lose your loved ones. And to know that one day we all have to die, even if I don’t want to, I don’t wanna leave I don’t want to go.I have to. A lot of people say they are not scared of death because it’s inevitable.

And I get that, but it’s about what if after death you know. What if it ain’t no heaven or no hell. Do me a favor and just close your eyes and cover your ears, and picture it being completely black. And quiet… and that’s it forever!! Nothing else. No spiritual world no reincarnation no coming back. Whatever x amount of time then boom you’re gone. Nextttt! Yeah that s### f### my head up.

I hope it ain’t that hope there is a heaven and I can see my family and everyone up there when I do go hopefully no time soon. When you grip the reality you got to go that s### make it a little easier to swallow cause we are all gonna die, but it doesn’t make it easier knowing we dying at early ages and people raking each other off the map at early ages before kids and people even get to grow or ever have real chance at life. The hardest thing I ever had to go threw was losing family and friends.

They say that s### gets better with time, but that’s a lie. S### depressing. S### get harder and harder. Brothers killing brothers. Cuzzins are killing cuzzins. And the world kept spinning like you weren’t s###. They love ya today and forget you tomorrow. It’s a damn shame. Smfh.

Allhiphop: When did you start music?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Freestyled with friends and f##### around in ciphers drinking and at parties 14 15 16 17 18 and so on and so on, but nothing serious just for fun. But when my bro got killed that s### just put me in a dark place and f### my head all the way up. So I just started writing and working out for a long time.

Yeah believe it or not I was a skinny n#### once or twice lol when you angry at the world or stressed out 2 things that help you channel your thoughts and energy is writing music , your feelings down in poetry. And that gym! So when you see me skinny just know a n#### going threw it. When you see me as a fatboy just know I’m comfortable eating good life good etc hahaha I be up and down with the times foreal.

Allhiphop: Do you have any new music coming out soon?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Hell yeahhhh!! To be real I got sooo much music stacked up I don’t know what to release first! I probably got like 50-60 songs ready to go but every time I listen to then I just wanna film a video and shoot a movie to them, I told you my s### real life foreal and when I write I visualize how the video going to be. It has to choreograph with what I’m saying you know. Reliving those moments again threw the music.

I don’t wanna just make a song, put it out and it gets washed up with the bunch. Nah my s### got messages in it my s### going to paint these pictures to you vividly. And I want you to get a little taste and feeling of where I’m coming from or what I go through or got going on. Foreal

AllHipHop: Who inspires you the most musically?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Myself, Looking at myself in the rearview. Reflecting on life. And what I go through on a daily trying to make s### shake and make a way for my family. Knowing where I’m dying and fighting to be. I would most definitely say myself! And the people who don’t believe that I will. Because deep down in my heart and soul I know I will! Be great!!

AllHipHop: What are your suggestions for the older generation of artists?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: s### honestly nothing! I am a little older then younger generation and I love old school music or music from all the generations before! If I could talk to them and convince them to, I would tell them get back into the labbb and put out some more of that fire real deal genuine music that people like me really love and appreciated yall for!

S### go to my playlist and see what I listen to when I’m in the gym, 50 cent “Get rich or die trying” or the shower, biggie “Gimme da loot” or in the car, “Grinding all day” playing rick ross “Push it to the limit!!”, man stop playing with me!! I love yallll mann.

Older generation what I grew up on foreal! Wipe me down like boosie swang my door like gucci but im young fly n#### like lucci and love a bad b#### like rucci!! Mann come onnn nowww! Stop playing with me hahahahahhahaha mann bars!!!

AllHipHop: What, other than music, inspires you most?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: success!! Dream chasing & accomplishments!! Goals period!! New ventures and new businesses, learning them inside and out and if enjoyable to oneself then learning how to conquer that goal and being great in everything you do. Whether its music , or cooking, or playing ball with the homies. Trying to be the best at everything you do.

And knowing where you are today, remembering where you were yesterday and how to be where you want to be tomorrow! Take action! And put it in motion! Take your chances take the shot and never live thinking “what if” what if I woulda did this or what if I could do that. Like Nike said just do it!!

I rather try and fail and know I couldn’t do something than to live life wondering if I could or couldn’t. Won’t know until you try it! So just shoot for the stars!! Also god and my family!! And if you didn’t mean that and you mean as in just something I would enjoy then I would say acting! Art! I wish I could draw or paint but I can’t lol all types of s###! Hahahah

AllHipHop: Who are your favorite artists of all time?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: again too many to say! Biggie smalls. Tupac. Big pun. The OGs to me! Michael Jackson! The temptations. Bob Marley! Daddy Yankee! Don omar in the spanish world if you talking about legends and like my mount rushmore of og artist! Lyrical asf. Jadakiss. Fabulous. Juelz Santana. Wayneeee!! But then you got another wave of my favorites when it comes to street s### trap s### Gucci mane! Boosie. T.I. Webbie. Plies.

Young dro!! That man snaps with metaphorical bars! S### the youngins aint have the pleasure to witness and live through foreal man! And can I say wayne again for metaphorical bars that go over your head that make you say wtf then you dissect how he said it and drop your jaw like wowww this man just snapped foreal!! Yall got to tap in and check out the original s### when all of them 1st dropped!

Going hard asfuck! Kevin Gates! Lil Durk! And if you talking singing wise I f### with Miguel, Bruno Mars, and Sam Smith. You talking modern day then I cant lie mannnn I f### with tory heavy! Rod Waveee Aboogie Mannnn, I f### with almost everyone!! I love me some Nicki, Cardi, Latto, Tokyo. I like some Ariana Grande, hhahahahhaha man, I like it all man foreal.

Rip to all the greats we lost! Juice world I love you bro x love you too bro pop! Dolpppphhhhhh!!!! Man that s### kills me. I wish I could have them all back. Don’t forget Kodak. Koly P, Man, I tell you I can’t name them all! Vonnnn! Man stop playing. I can’t do this bro! Foreal just take me out coreal! Clever! Da baby! Kid laroi! Lil mosey! Lil skies! Drake ! Jcoleeeeeeee! C’mon now you gonna make me name the whole world I can’t forget none of the goats brooo! Like foreal!

Mannn if you know I love you and I forgot your name please forgive me we only got so much time! I freaking love all yall! N#### Destinys Child! Usher! C’mon man. Ok . Ok. I’m done now hahahhahahaha mike jones! Whoooo mike jones!! Nelly! Jkwon! Ying yang twins! Outkast!! Man cut the camera cause I give up I cant do it I got sooo many artist I truely love their music and f### with on so many levels! I’m sure I’m forgetting 100 more ! I swear s### is tuff!! They all deserve their flowers forealllll!! Nipp!

AllHipHop: Where are you from?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: I was born in brooklyn, new york out of the bushwick area! Moms were bushwick pops soda was bedstuy do or die. Then we moved to Florida when I was young and I grew up in St. Petersburg florida where I had all my prime years and troubles and crazy s### going on foreal. But I have always been back and forth on my mom’s side in new york and my dads down here. But I love new york man. I got 2 homes foreal!! But also ain’t no place like Florida at the same time. So s### ima put on for both!!

AllHipHop: How would you describe the music that you typically create?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: I would say it’s different! Different style. Unique. The only one of its kind. And genuine. Real-life s### from the heart. I know the way I spit my s### is different and I ain’t too much on that harmonic s### or sounding the same like everyone else but that’s what makes me! I’m in my own lane. I ride my own wave and you can’t ever say I sound like him or sound like this or that or I remind you of this. Nahhh mannn my s### different, foreal! And I hope the world can enjoy and appreciate me for who I am and what I bring to the table!

AllHipHop: If you were not a musician, what would you have been?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: honestly I would’ve loved to play football. Or baseball 2ndly but if none of those work then I would love to be in Hollywood and on tv watching myself do my things in movies! S### I could be anything in a movie. A funny m##########. A gangsta. A marvel superhero kicking ass taking names. Really I shoulda have been a. X men.

Lol yeah man, I f### with marvel x men all that crazy s###. But I like action s### or some stone-cold mob s### . Or like the new modern day scarface . S###, I do commercials too! Head & shoulders put me im there with troy polamalu that lowkey my long-lost twin lol he just a lil more fit. Haaha but we can do hair commercials. Hahhahahaha s### I’m up for whatever! Tell 50 I need a spot in power mannnn. Ill be the next billy badasss f###### some s### up. Lol foreal give me one season or 1 episode s### going to be lit regardless. I don’t even want the funds off it just put me on the screen. Or throw me in bmf . S### epic!!

AllHipHop: Is there anything else you would like your fans to know?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Yes!! I just want y’all to know I truly appreciate yall and love yall to death and every day after! Yall real deal keep me motivated. Keep me going harder. And being the real MVPs for riding with your boy from day 1. Yall help feed my soul to keep pushing! Threw the rain , threw the shine. Yall help a n#### stand tall like my spine. It’s all the way up with us mann this is only the beginning! We stuck like 2 butt cheeks baby.

We are on the grind. I got a lot of music coming out and a lot of b videos for y’all. And I just wanna say thank you & stay tuned!! Strapp your seatbelts inn and enjoy the ride!! Bigg bang gang you know what it isss man! Sincerely your, chitty bang!!

Jay-Z And Jack Dorsey Launch The Bitcoin Academy For Residents Of Jay’s Old Neighborhood

Moguls Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Jack Dorsey, the former CEO and co-founder of Twitter, have reconvened around education, cryptocurrency, and bridging the digital gap between the affluent and underserved communities.

Jack Patrick Dorsey, a tech pioneer, philanthropist, and billionaire is also the founder and principal of Block (formerly Square). Jay-Z, now with an expansive philanthropic and socio-political background, has teamed up with his fellow billionaire to fund The Bitcoin Academy.

This new, innovative movement targets youth in Jay-Z’s old stomping grounds, Marcy Houses in Brooklyn, New York. The education program is backed by Block and seeks to provide critical schooling on finances and crypto with an emphasis on Bitcoin.

The Bitcoin Academy will offer classes virtually and in-person from June 22 until September 7. The residents of Marcy will get dinner along with their classes, which take place two evenings per week.

MiFi devices and a one-year limited data plan will be doled out to participants. Additionally, those needing a smartphone will be given one.

“Crypto Kids Camp” is programming on two Saturdays for Marcy kids and teens from the ages 5 to 17.

Jay and Jack put up the monies, and their efforts are supported by Block and the Shawn Carter Foundation.  

A joint press release offered a mission statement:

Education is power. Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter and Jack Dorsey are funding The Bitcoin Academy, a program for residents of Marcy Houses, in Brooklyn, New York, where Jay grew up. Designed in collaboration with Crypto Blockchain Plug and Black Bitcoin Billionaire, this program aims to provide education and empower the community with knowledge. 

The vision for Bitcoin is that it doesn’t have barriers, but lack of access to financial education is a barrier. It’s still hard to use for everyday necessities. Plus, people need devices and data plans. 

This program aims to provide education, empower the community with knowledge, and get rid of some of the barriers so that residents can learn more about Bitcoin specifically and finance in general. 

The Bitcoin Academy is currently focused on Marcy Houses, but we hope to expand to other neighborhoods soon. 

Ms. Gloria Carter, Jay-Z’s mother, said this is another way to create sustainable opportunities for those who are largely blocked from access to financial resources.

“The Shawn Carter Foundation has always been about providing educational access and opening doors of opportunity to underserved communities. No one should be left out or behind,” Ms. Carter said. “We truly appreciate the partnership with Block and Jack Dorsey to bring financial, specifically Bitcoin education to the Marcy residents, where I spent many years raising my family. Everyone should be empowered to make informed financial decisions in order to take care of themselves and their families.”

This movement is an extension of their work with ₿trust, an endowment that hopes to make Bitcoin the chief currency of the internet. ₿trust was founded last December and focused primarily on Africa and India.

Sample Classes:

  • What is Money?
  • What is Bartering?
  • What is Cryptocurrency?
  • What is Blockchain?
  • What is Bitcoin Mining?
  • How to keep yourself safe from Scammers
  • Plus, “Crypto Kids Camp” — 2 Saturdays this summer

Support:

  • MiFi hotspots and limited one-year data plan
  • Smartphones for those who need one
  • Residents may keep devices after the program ends
  • A nominal portion of bitcoin for hands-on learning
  • Meals served at in-person classes two evenings per week

For more information, go to thebitcoinacademy.com.

Chlöe Bailey Partners With DoorDash For “Make ‘Em Sweat” Hot Sauce

23-year-old R&B vocalist Chlöe Bailey is presenting a limited-edition hot sauce for her supporters. The special product will be available for free exclusively for DoorDash’s DashPass members. 

Chlöe x DoorDash’s “Make ‘Em Sweat” hot sauce features a blend of Ghost, Peri Peri, and Cayenne peppers. Made with a tomato base and chili sauce, the fiery condiment drops via the DoorDash app.

“A little sweet, a lot of heat. like me 🥰 dropping some 🔥 with @doordash tomorrow,” wrote Chlöe Bailey yesterday on her Instagram page. In order to get the singer/actress’s “Make ‘Em Sweat” hot sauce fans must:

  • Sign up for DashPass to ensure you can access the drop and other exclusive perks. 
  • On June 9, at 3 pm ET, head to the DashPass Exclusives Drops store or Chlöe’s Instagram and swipe up on the link in stories to be directed to the drop.
  • Add the “Make ‘Em Sweat” sauce to your cart and check out (limit one per person)
  • Use #DashPassDrop on Instagram and Twitter.
“Make ‘Em Sweat” Hot Sauce

Chlöe Bailey broke out as a recording artist as part of the Chloe x Halle duo with her sister Halle Bailey. Chloe x Halle released The Kids Are Alright album in 2018 and the Ungodly Hour album in 2020. The Georgia-born sisters also starred in the Freeform sitcom Grown-ish, a spin-off of the ABC series Black-ish.

Last year, Bailey went solo with the “Have Mercy” single. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the track as Gold in January. “Have Mercy” spent twenty weeks on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, peaking at #28.

Chlöe Bailey returned with her “Treat Me” single in April 2022. The song’s official music video amassed more than 10 million views on YouTube since its debut. She also appeared on Gunna’s “You & Me” off the Atlanta-based rapper’s DS4Ever studio LP.

Dreamville Announces Chi-League Basketball Tournament Season 2

J. Cole’s Dreamville and the Wilson Sporting Goods Co. will again present the Chi-League later this year. The pro-am tournament will run for four weeks in Chicago.

“Last year’s Chi-League was a tremendous success, showcasing local basketball talent and bringing the city of Chicago together through sport,” said Kevin Murphy, General Manager of Wilson Team Sports.

Murphy continues, “We’re always happy to give back and produce events in the city Wilson has called home since 1914. Continuing our partnership with Dreamville, we know this year’s extended schedule featuring both men and women will truly be something special.”

The 2022 Dreamville Chi-League powered by Wilson will take place every Saturday in August. The University of Illinois Chicago will host the games featuring eight teams in both the men’s and women’s divisions.

2021 Chi-League Men’s Champions

“We are excited to be back this summer. The Chi-League helps to further unite our brand with the beloved city of Chicago by intersecting entertainment, sports, and community,” said Candace Rodney, Dreamville EVP.

Rodney adds, “Following the success of last year’s inaugural pro-am, especially the nail-biting end to the men’s championship game, Dreamville and Wilson are coming bigger and better to produce another amazing tournament year.”

In addition, Wilson will release limited-edition Dreamville products throughout August. Wilson and Dreamville will also provide community engagement opportunities, such as youth basketball clinics, as part of its national partnership with the YMCA of the USA.

Wilson x YMCA

“Last season was the best pro-am I’ve been a part of, and I couldn’t be more excited to see what’s in store for this season,” said Antoine Walker, Chi-League Coach/three-time NBA All-Star. “The history of this league is something to be celebrated and I’m proud to see its continued success.”

Grammy-winning Hip Hop artist J. Cole founded the Dreamville entertainment/media company in 2007. The organization’s Dreamville Records is the label home of J.I.D, Ari Lennox, Bas, EarthGang, Cozz, Lute, and Omen. 

J. Cole recently made international news for participating in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. The 37-year-old North Carolinian debuted as a guard for the Scarborough Shooting Stars. He temporarily played for the Basketball Africa League as well.

Photos Credit: Wilson Basketball

Ray J Offers To Start A Basketball League For Trans Athletes

William “Ray J” Norwood Jr. is going all-in for his support of the LGBTQ+ community. The entertainer/entrepreneur even suggested starting up a special sports league.

The conversation involving Ray J began when Baton Rouge-raised rapper Boosie Badazz complained about transgender women competing in athletic competitions against cisgender women. Boosie shared his thoughts about transgender swimmer Lia Thomas during an interview with VladTV.

“I don’t like when people f### over women like that. Women already don’t get paid what a n#### gets paid,” stated Boosie. He added, “I told you it’s going to go to the basketball next. You’re gonna have a 7’2″ m########### like [Shaquille O’Neal] and he’s gonna turn woman, Juwanna Man.”

Boosie Badazz has been an outspoken critic of openly gay rapper Lil Nas X. At one point, Boosie even referred to Lil Nas X as a “f#####” and suggested the “Old Town Road” hitmaker should take his own life.

Hollywood Unlocked posted a clip of Boosie’s comments about Lia Thomas on the outlet’s Instagram page. Ray J then jumped into the HU comment section to offer his thoughts on the situation.

“Let’s start a new league! I’ll put up some [money],” wrote Ray J on Instagram. Replies to his proposal ranged from an appreciation for the focus on trans athletes to accusations that Ray is gay or bisexual.

This is not the first time Ray J publicly backed LGBTQ+ causes. In celebration of Pride Month starting on June 1, the Love & Hip Hop reality show alum called on heterosexual men to “show more love” to homosexual men.

DDG Posts First Statement Since Gun Possession Arrest

On June 6, Los Angeles area law enforcement arrested rising rapper Darryl “DDG” Granberry. The 24-year-old YouTuber reportedly faces felony possession of a concealed weapon charges.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials released Granberry the following day on a $35,000 bond. He is scheduled to be in court on June 28.

“The devil working overtime to stop these blessings,” tweeted DDG on Wednesday afternoon. That post collected over 6,000 likes on Twitter.

Prior to his arrest, DDG began teasing a new track titled “Storyteller.” The forthcoming song will be available for streaming on DSPs beginning June 19.

“Storyteller” will follow “Elon Musk” featuring Gunna which dropped in February. DDG also teamed up again with his “Moonwalking in Calabasas” collaborator Blueface for their “Meat This” single.

DDG also made headlines in April after he shared a controversial take on modern Hip Hop. The Epic recording artist declared, “Today’s rappers are 10x better than the rappers back in the [day]… Respectfully.”

Cardi B Reacts To Reports Of A New Single Dropping Soon

Is Cardi B finally ready to release another single? According to one article, the recording artist born Belcalis Almánzar is dropping something new next week.

Page Six reports Cardi B worked with a “top male artist in the Hip Hop game” for a new song. Supposedly, this collaboration will arrive on June 17.

However, Cardi pushed back on that story. The Invasion of Privacy album creator informed her fans about a possible upcoming track and addressed the Page Six piece.

“BARDIGANG I don’t wanna gas y’all and put a battery in yall back… so I’m going to be the one to tell y’all what @PageSix wrote is not true… I actually wish but if y’all been checking in with me on Centerfold y’all know what’s been the issue😘,” tweeted Cardi B.

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Centerfold is Playboy magazine ‘sonline platform led by Cardi. She serves as its Founding Creative Director. The 29-year-old Hip Hop superstar helped PLBY Group see huge financial gains in the first quarter of 2022.

As far as new music, Cardi B has not dropped a song as a lead artist since “Up” in February 2021. She did appear on Normani’s “Wild Side,” Lizzo’s “Rumors,” Summer Walker’s “No Love (Extended),” and Kay Flock’s “Shake It” over the last year.

Last month, Cardi hopped on Twitter to say, “I really had technical difficulties with my latest project. I had not one, not two, but like three technical difficulties on the music that I’ve been working on that it had to be done and taken care of before I put it out.”

In the meantime, Cardi B has focused on promoting her non-music ventures such as her Cardi Tries series, vodka-infused Whipshots, and 2022 Reebok collection. The latest editions in the Bronx native’s sportswear line will actually arrive on June 17.

Unknown T Teases Track With ‘Top Boy’ Star Ashley Walters: “Who Said Drill’s Dead?” 

Unknown T wants to know who is trying to root his beloved music style in the past asking, “Who Said Drill’s Dead?” 

The U.K. drill artist with a uniquely distinctive voice announced he has new music coming teasing a fresh song on Instagram. On Tuesday (Jun. 7) he shared a photo with Top Boy star Ashley Walters taken from one of the British T.V. show’s most popular locations; the café where Dushane conducts his business. “Who said drill’s dead? 12/6,” the East London rapper penned in the caption. 

Fans were left wondering whether Unknown T had a song coming with the rapper and actor or if he has a spot on the next season.  

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Then on Wednesday, Unknown T shared a snippet of a video featuring the Top Boy actor. However, it remains unclear if Ashley Walters has a verse on the track or just a cameo. Fans won’t have long to wait as the song is due to arrive on June 12. 

Meanwhile, Unknown T announced a collaboration with Dutch fashion brand Daily Paper and Beats by Dre. He shared “how his childhood experiences shaped his love for music” in the campaign film. Check it out below. 

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I’m gassed to be the face of this campaign. Daily Paper is a brand that came up from nothing and has been a part of my journey from the start. We all know Beats was created by a legend,” said Unknown T. “And so to see the two brands come up and come together is sick.” 

Suge Knight Testifies He Didn’t Believe Claims Dr. Dre Hired A Hitman To Kill Him 

Suge Knight testified for the first time on Wednesday (Jun. 8) and discussed the events leading up to the death of Terry Carter in 2015. 

The former Death Row Records boss tried and failed to speak to Dr. Dre about the Straight Outta Compton movie but ended up careening his car into Carter and another man outside Tam’s burger stand, killing the businessman.  

He was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in September 2018 after accepting a plea deal. The Carter family is suing Suge Knight for wrongful death.  

According to Rolling Stone, Suge Knight claims he was informed that Dr. Dre was behind the 2014 murder attempt on him when he was shot seven times outside of a Chris Brown Party.  

Suge Knight Takes The Stand

“I was told about that,” he said. “People showed me checks, canceled checks.” Suge Knight says he was on his way to speak to Dre about it the day Carter was killed. 

“Dr. Dre — we’ve been really good friends for years,” Suge testified. “Matter of fact, I know his kids, he knows my kids. And I was told that he had paid some guys to harm me,” Knight testified. “I didn’t believe it because authorities do lie. So I went up there. …I was going to talk to him and say, ‘Hey man, I’m not going to react to what authorities say about you having something to do with me getting shot. I just want to make you aware they are saying this, putting it out there.’” 

However, according to Suge Knight, he didn’t get the chance to speak to Dr. Dre or Ice Cube as they were busy. He says he was leaving when he was told by someone to wait. He claims he was told to come back ” because we’ve been trying to catch you to take care of you.”  

While waiting around, Cle “Bone” Sloan, a gang member working security for the movie, got upset about a joke he made and began to get “aggressive.” 

After leaving he got a call from Carter, a long-time friend who invited him to a meeting with Dr. Dre. It was to take place at the home of Dwayne “Knob” Johnson across the street from Tam’s. 

“He said, ‘They’re trying to take care of you, get some things squared away. Dre’s gonna come by Knob’s house. Come meet me over there.’ He said, ‘Man they’re trying to give you some bread,” Suge Knight claimed.  

Suge Claims He Was Ambushed

He decided to go but when he arrived, he claims he was ambushed by Sloan who was armed with a gun. Suge says Sloan began punching him through his truck’s open window. He claims he “feared for his life” and was acting in self-defense when he drove into Sloan and Carter, killing Carter.  

When the Carter family lawyers pointed out that after reversing out of the parking lot in fear, he then turned back into the lot, Suge Knight responded that fear “sort of freezes you.” 

The plaintiff’s attorney also questioned why Suge Knight, during his initial police interview, failed to mention Sloan brandishing a gun.  

Elsewhere in the proceedings the attorney noted that Knight’s former lawyer recently pled guilty to conspiracy and perjury. Prosecutors allege the pair conspired to bribe people to say they saw Suge Knight threatened with a gun during the incident at Tam’s.  

Vanilla Ice Wrote “No Parts” Of ‘Ice Ice Baby’ Claims Co-Writer 

Vanilla Ice is a liar and is trying to take credit for a song he wrote “no parts of,” according to Mario “Chocolate” Johnson. 

When Vanilla Ice dropped “Ice Ice Baby” from his 1990 To the Extreme album, it made history as the first rap song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, during a recent episode of The Art Of Dialogue, Mario “Chocolate” Johnson – who Suge Knight credits as the song’s co-writer – said Vanilla Ice is lying.  

“Every song I did on that album, he credited himself,” Johnson claimed. “He said he wrote ‘Ice Ice Baby’ at 16. He didn’t write no parts of that song, and he really believed it. So imagine that.” 

He added, “People think that we had a problem with ‘Ice Ice Baby.’ We didn’t. ‘Ice Ice Baby’ was already in the can, paperwork done.”

He says the problem came after he was sent to Texas to work with Vanilla Ice on the album. “I did nine songs, and he was supposed to pick five that I was getting paid for, but he ended up putting all nine on the album.” 

Johnson then claims Suge Knight never hung the rapper over a balcony, and he’s lying about that too. Check out the clip below. 

Vanilla Ice “Lies So Much” He Believes His Own Lies

However, Vanilla Ice disputes this. He claimed Johnson had “nothing to do with that song” and says Suge Knight strongarmed him out of the rights to the song.  

“Suge took me out on the balcony, started talking to me personally,” Vanilla Ice stated in a 1999 episode of Behind the Music. “He had me look over the edge, showing me how high I was up there. I needed to wear a diaper that day.” 

He added, “I was an ‘investor’ in Death Row Records with no return on my money,” after signing over the rights for $3 or 4 million.  

Prosecutors Say R. Kelly Should Be Locked Up For At Least 25 Years “To Protect The Public” 

R. Kelly is a serious threat to the public, according to Federal prosecutors who say that the disgraced R&B singer should be locked up for at least 25 years. 

Last September, R. Kelly was found guilty of a decades-long campaign of sexual abuse against women and children, both boys and girls. He was convicted of all nine counts against him and will be sentenced on June 29 in the sex trafficking trial.  

Prosecutors say R. Kelly relied “on his fame, money and popularity as an R&B recording star… to both carry and conceal his crimes.”

“He continued his crimes and avoided punishment for them for almost 30 years and must now be held to account,” The US Attorney’s Office wrote in legal filings, as per New York Post

Furthermore, they say R. Kelly needs to be behind bars for a minimum of 25 years for public protection. 

“In light of the seriousness of the offenses, the need for specific deterrence and the need to protect the public from further crimes of the defendant … the government respectfully submits that a sentence in excess of 25 years is warranted,” prosecutors wrote in the 31-page filing.  

R. Kelly Has Shown “No Remorse”

The documents also warn that R. Kelly “is unlikely to be deterred from further sexually abusing and exploiting children and others.” They point to the “callous disregard” he has for his victims and say he’s shown “no remorse” for his actions.  

“Indeed, the defendant’s decades of crime appear to have been fueled by narcissism and a belief that his musical talent absolved him of any need to conform his conduct — no matter how predatory, harmful, humiliating or abuse to other — to the strictures of the law,” the US Attorney’s office stated. 

R. Kelly faces further federal charges in Illinois for child pornography and obstruction. He will also have to answer Minnesota state prosecutors’ charges of engaging in prostitution with a minor.