Lil Nas X vented online last week after he was snubbed by the BET awards, receiving no nominations for the second year in a row.
Now, the Industry Baby artist has taken his beef with the awards show a step further, dropping a fresh diss track. Lil Nas refused to take any subliminal shots and let his feelings be known in the caption.
“F### BET! F### BET! 🤧” wrote LIL Nas X, sharing a snippet of the track on Twitter.
He further explained his frustrations in the responses to the song. “This not over no bet award,” Lil Nas X told one fan. “This is about the bigger problem of homophobia in the black community, y’all can sit and pretend all u want but imma risk it all for us.”
When another asked, “why are you acting like this?” despite having “a whole Grammy,” Lil Nas X said this illustrates his point. “How can i get acknowledged by the most acclaimed award show in the world and then not even just 1 nomination from my own people?” he asked. “Is that not crazy? am i really tripping?”
He also noted, “Industry baby is the 2nd longest running #1 song on the billboard rap charts of all time and didn’t get a single nomination.”
BET Responds To Lil Nas X
However, someone at BET caught wind of the diss track and reached out to TMZ to make clear, it’s all love on their end.
“We love Lil Nas X,” the statement began. “He was nominated for a Best New Artist BET Award in 2020,” they said.
“We proudly showcased his extraordinary talent and creativity on the show twice: he performed “Old Town Road” with Billy Ray Cyrus at “BET Awards” 2019 and his “BET Awards” 2021 performance was a highlight of our show. No one cheered louder that night than BET.”
Furthermore, “No one from BET serves as a member of the Voting Academy,” who is responsible for selecting the nominations.
They concluded, “At BET, we are passionate advocates for the wonderful diversity that exists within our community.”
They also affirmed their commitment” to provide visibility and inclusion for all of the many intersections of the Black community.”
Ghost writers have always been Hip-Hop‘s dirty little secret. It’s the biggest secret it’s not a secret.
In 2022, we tend to frown upon ghost writers, but also except that they are a part of the creative process for quite a few. The further along we go, the more we realize that they are indelibly entrenched within the process creatively.
But, there are some artists that are revered for their pen game and having a ghost writer is completely unacceptable. That said, there are also those that are perpetrating frauds and pretending to be writing their own rhymes. And they are not! I am not going to snitch or drop dime, but I will tell you this: somebody is faking jacks.
Stop faking jacks and start jumping jacks!
A popular emcee from the 90s, is using ghost writers heavily. I am not one to say exactly who this person is, because I like living and also I don’t want to upset your illusions. Still, he is spitting better now than he was back in the day. Hip-Hop insiders know who he is and that he is proficient with employing ghosties. This guy slightly angers me, but I will let him live and not expose him. He is quietly being exposed in the underworld of Hip Hop, for those that know his deep, dark secret! He has done songs with people and openly uses the ghost pen!
And, get this…he seems to think he’s outgrown the culture. Go figure.
Hip Hop lists always spark lots of disagreement, but Rolling Stone’s latest offering has baffled many on social media.
Veteran Hip Hop journalists, fans and more blasted Rolling Stone’s list of the 200 greatest Hip Hop albums of all time, which was published on Tuesday (June 7). Although these types of lists are destined to face criticism, Hip Hop heads questioned Rolling Stone’s selections.
One of the head-scratching decisions was OutKast’s Stankonia album being listed at No. 2. Although the LP is critically acclaimed and well-regarded by fans, Aquemini and ATLiens have typically been viewed as OutKast’s best albums.
Another puzzling choice was Nas’ Illmatic landing at No. 24 despite frequently being in the G.O.A.T. conversation. The LP wound up behind Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy, Madvillain’s Madvillainy and Future’s DS2, among others.
Rolling Stone also raised eyebrows with City Girls’ mixtape Period at No. 138, which put it ahead of notable classics. Nas’ It Was Written, Black Moon’s Enta Da Stage, Little Brother’s The Listening, LL Cool J’s Radio and UGK’s Super Tight were just a few of the albums ranked behind the tape.
View some of the reactions to Rolling Stone’s list below.
‘Best of all time’ lists always spark controversy, but seeing my OG hip-hop journalist pals express exasperation for Rolling Stone’s newest foray reminds me why we started @TheSource way back in 1988.
They disrespected and misunderstood the music from day 1. We were the anti-RS. https://t.co/lN6Z6Zp94b
Look, I get that lists are subjective but Rolling Stone's top 200 hip hop albums is f*cking ridiculous. Any list that has Cardi B's "Invasion of Privacy" ranked higher than "Illmatic," "Midnight Marauders," "Aquemini" and "Doggystyle" is null and void.
And apparently, Rolling Stone thinks that Doja Cat, Migos, RaeSremmurd, Future, Young Thug, Birdman, Rich Homie Quan made albums greater than MC Lyte, 8Ball & MJG (who don't have a single album on this list), the Goodie Mob, Organized Konfusion, and Jeru the Damaja.
A wise man once told me that a good list is one no one can agree on. That said, a 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time list with ‘The Great Adventures of Slick Rick’ at #82 is a bad one. Respectfully.
Bruh nah fam – the #19 greatest hip hop album of all time is Lil Kim’s Hardcore? Did I read that right? Ahead of Nas Illmatic? And Future’s DS2 is ahead of Illmatic? That's where I stopped looking at it https://t.co/cAZcPQMRhm
“ABOW” a new way to say “damn” or “wow,” but Dream Doll, Rubi Rose, Kash Doll and ShantiiP are taking it a step farther. The word stems from the lyrics “He told me throw it back, abow.” and quickly took over Tik Tok prompting the addition of Kash, DreamDoll and Rubi Rose. This fun and energetic song allows the ladies to have some fun and take over the airwaves just in time for Summer.
Another Kanye West relationship has reportedly ended.
According to TMZ, Kanye and model Chaney Jones split up after taking a trip to Japan. Jones scrubbed all photos of Ye from her Instagram account.
Kanye dated Jones for five months. Ye’s romance with the Delaware native started once he broke up with Uncut Gems actress Julia Fox.
TMZ’s sources confirmed Ye’s breakup with Jones after a photo surfaced of him with another woman. An Instagram user named Everette Motta snapped a shot of Kanye on an apparent movie date.
“Forgot to mention…went to see @topgunmovie the other night and sat next to @kanyewest,” Motta wrote.
Last year, Kanye found himself in the dating pool after his ex-wife Kim Kardashian filed for divorce. The Grammy-winning rapper/producer initially spent months trying to save their marriage.
A few months ago, a judge declared Kardashian legally single. Before the judge’s ruling, she famously got into a relationship with comedian Pete Davidson.
Ye quickly viewed Davidson as an enemy once the comic started dating Kardashian. He dissed Davidson via music and social media on several occasions.
Kanye is legally single now, but his divorce is still being litigated. Last month, Ye’s attorney Samantha Spector exited the case.
Read more about why his lawyer left the divorce proceedings here.
Migos reportedly haven’t split up despite speculation about the trio’s status.
Breakup rumors heated up again after the Governors Ball revealed the group won’t perform at the upcoming festival, which begins on Friday (June 10). According to TMZ, a label rep says Migos had to drop out due to a schedule conflict.
Migos will miss the Governors Ball because Quavo is currently shooting a movie. Their label rep insists the trio remains together as of now.
Last month, fans began speculating about Migos breaking up when Offset stopped following his fellow members on Instagram. Quavo and Takeoff added more fuel to the fire by announcing the formation of a duo called Unc and Phew.
The two dropped a song titled “Hotel Lobby” to kick off their new venture as Unc and Phew. Quavo also raised more questions when he avoided answering a paparazzo’s question about the breakup rumors.
Although the label rep denied any split, none of the Migos members have publicly declared all is well between them. The rumors may persist until they do or release more music together.
Migos dropped their latest album Culture III in June 2021. The project peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Village Boy Prince is here to tell his story and put on for his roots in Sierra Leone the best way he can. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, the country in West Africa experienced a civil war back in 1992, resulting in a split between the government and its inhabitants. For over a decade, citizens were fighting for their lives and freedom… as violence and poverty went on to plague their homes.
Rising from the ashes is Village Boy Prince, who luckily found solace in music and dance. While Prince is his real name, the name also derives from Prince Lamin Silla, the king of the village Kenema who’s background and culture directly impacts his current sound and art. As the son of a diamond dealer, Village Boy Prince fondly remembers growing up amidst the culture of Jeleba, where people perform at weddings and ceremonies with live instruments.
After discovering Michael Jackson who he lists as his main source of inspiration, Prince would then find the courage and confidence to pursue a music career full-heartedly.
AllHipHop: Not a lot of people are from Sierra Leone, could you give us your backstory?
Village Boy Prince: I’m from a village called Kenema in Sierra Leone. My village is small and filled with fishermen, diamond miners, and farmers; though we are blessed with minerals, we are troubled by corruption. I found my joy in music and dance. I am a real music lover. Since I was a kid, I’ve been around music and I just love to write, listen to, and perform music. When I first started as a kid, I didn’t know my mom. She moved and came to America. Then my dad moved and went to Angola, so I was there at home all by myself. I was able to figure it out.
AllHipHop: How did that impact your music today?
Village Boy Prince: Just the culture. I’m from a cultural place, so it shaped me into who I am today as far as things that I talk about. I talk about love, happiness, and affection. I talk about empowering and uplifting women. It is all about peace and harmony.
AllHipHop: How would you describe your sound?
Village Boy Prince: My sound is very melodic. Not sweet, not sour, right in between. It is powerful. When you hear my song, my melodies are going to touch you. You’re going to feel something inside of you. It’s very special to me and my culture, and I hope to touch the hearts of other music lovers when they listen.
AllHipHop: Who were your favorite artists growing up?
Village Boy Prince: Growing up, my cousin was the biggest artist in my country. I was around him, his name is K-Man. That’s my mentor, that’s who I got everything from. Then Michael Jackson of course. Before my dad moved to Angola, he left me a Michael Jackson DVD. We’d have lights in the village once in a while, and that’s all I was watching. Then I started picking up moves. Next thing you know, I’m in front of the class dancing and performing.
AllHipHop: How’d you get your name?
Village Boy Prince: I’m a village boy and my name is Prince, so I just put it together. People will read my name and they will know exactly where I’m from.
AllHipHop: Was there a moment where you realized you wanted to do music for a living?
Village Boy Prince: Yes, I was six years old. That’s when I knew this is what I want to do. Because where I’m from, my tribe, we have this thing called Jeleba. What it does is when we have weddings or naming ceremonies or birthday parties, really any celebration, we come here and perform. We sing, dance, and play different instruments. We entertain. I was around that scene, saying, “Man, I want to be doing this.”
When I finally left and came to America, I wanted to pursue music to the fullest. So when I got the opportunity to come to America, I went to college to receive an education in music. I attended Full Sail University in Florida for recording arts, so I could learn how to produce, mix and master my own music. Now, I am self-sufficient. I make my own music so I don’t have to depend on anybody.
AllHipHop: How was it coming to America? Was there a culture shock at all?
Village Boy Prince: Yes. Where I’m from, we look at America like heaven. I swear, I thought there were no roaches out here, no flies, nothing like that. That’s how we look at America. When I came here I realized this is where I want to be. It is way way better than where I’m from, of course, look at all the opportunities.There are a lot of opportunities here, you can be who you want to be in America. You can make your dreams come true here. If you have the passion and the mindset, you can achieve your dreams.
AllHipHop: What’s your favorite thing about America?
Village Boy Prince: I would say lights. We don’t have lights back home. Lights are on 24/7 here. It sounds small, but to me, it’s huge.
AllHipHop: What did you learn from attending Full Sail?
Village Boy Prince: Music, making beats, and producing. I also met a whole bunch of people that I was able to learn from and connect with. Receiving an education was a blessing to me.
AllHipHop: You dropped “Change My Life” in 2020, what inspired that record?
Village Boy Prince: It was actually a girl. [Laughs.] Because I was going through a phase of my life where I was willing to change a few things about myself for a girl. With me, I like to write about personal stuff, and really speak from the heart, so I had to make a song about that.
AllHipHop: What music are you currently working on?
Village Boy Prince: I’m working on a whole bunch of new music, with a couple names you may have heard. But it’s in the wraps right now. I go to the studio every day, so my catalog is huge. I record all night long, everyday. Right now, I have a whole bunch of unreleased projects that are coming soon.
AllHipHop: What inspires you the most?
Village Boy Prince: My mom inspires me. Just growing up, everything she went through. Also, my people back home inspire me, because there’s nothing there. I wake up in the morning with this fire inside of me to just go hard, to make my family and my country proud.
AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio at all times?
Village Boy Prince: Of course, I need my champagne, I need some weed, and I need a few vibes around.
AllHipHop: What does Afrobeat mean to you?
Village Boy Prince: Afrobeat means everything to me. It’s happiness. It means affection, love, and unity. Coming from where I am from, family is everything.
Not to downgrade hip hop or anything, but when people talk about things with women and call them certain names, it is degrading. It is demeaning. The whole vibe of afrobeat is to uplift women, and sing of love, and beautiful things.
Back home, we didn’t have anything. Music made us happy. Music kept us going. Even during and after the civil war, at least we had music and dance.
AllHipHop: I know you recently linked with ASSAL COBRA on “WINE PON.” How’d that come about?
Village Boy Prince: Yes, we did that two years ago. ASSAL is a cool friend of mine. She stopped by my house, which also has a studio. We actually did that on Christmas day 2020. She heard some of my music and was like, “Wow, your music is fire. Let me put on a beat.” She put on that beat, and we went from there.
AllHipHop: Talk about the merch you have coming out?
Village Boy Prince: Yes. Right now, you could check my IG @Villageboyprince.
Villagedon.com, that’s going to be the website for the merch, it’s on the way.
AllHipHop: What does a day in the life look like for Village Boy Prince?
Village Boy Prince: I go to the studio all night, so I wake up around 8 or 9am. Get my coffee, and go to the gym. I’ll grab some lunch, then figure out my schedule for the day. I always stop at my studio, Up La Brea Studios. I manage it, so it’s important I’m there to see what’s going on, make sure the engineers are there doing their sessions, and making sure everything runs smoothly. From there, I might take a little break, and rest. At nighttime, I go right back to the studio and create my own music until the morning. When you are in the groove, there is no stopping that.
AllHipHop: What do you like to do when you’re not working?
Village Boy Prince: I’m always working. [Laughs.] Except when I’m sleeping.
AllHipHop: Any goals for yourself at this point in your career?
Village Boy Prince: Yes definitely, feed the village. My goal is to feed the village.
AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let the people know?
Village Boy Prince: Yes, I want people to expect a whole bunch of great music coming their way. I want people to know music is my passion and my life. I work every day on pursuing what I love, and I can’t wait to be able to share it worldwide.
AllHipHop: Can we expect any upcoming singles?
Village Boy Prince: Yes, I have a bunch in the works right now. We’ll have one ready in a month or so. Right now, we’re cooking up a whole bunch of music, and making sure we get that out the right way.
Mo’Nique wants to discuss her feud with D.L. Hughley on his own radio show.
The comedian suggested a conversation needs to happen on his public platform after D.L. Hughley’s daughter Ryan Nicole Shepard criticized Mo’Nique on Instagram. Shepard, who felt her mother and sister were unfairly brought into the feud, offered to provide her personal address to Mo’Nique to talk about their issues in person.
“When D.L.’s daughter says, ‘C’mon let’s meet. And I’ll give you my personal address’ – sweet baby, I don’t need your personal address,” she said. “Your father has a platform that reaches millions. Let’s go on your daddy’s platform and have the conversation like mature adults.”
Mo’Nique also defended comments made about D.L. Hughley’s wife on stage. She asked, “How can you suck the dick of a coward?” during a stand-up performance.
“See, on the stage, I’m a performer, baby,” Mo’Nique explained. “I’m so unapologetic about my performance and what I say on that stage. That is a freedom stage. I won’t change that. I won’t divert from that. That’s my show. But let’s really have a conversation. Because when you say I insulted your mother, tell me what I said.”
Check out Mo’Nique’s interview with The Itiszzz below. Her response to D.L. Hughley’s daughter begins around the 59-minute mark.
The world is getting a little warmer to rapper Travis Scott. He has been booked for a music festival, the first one since his 2021 Astroworld tragedy.
He has been booked to appear on the Day N Vegas Festival in Las Vegas slated for September 2nd-4th weekend. The festival’s promoters also just released the full roster lineup.
Other big names performing during the weekend include J. Cole, SZA, 21 Savage, Baby Keem, City Girls, Conway the Machine, Playboi Carti and others.
But Travis Scott’s return is drawing the headlines. It is another win for the rapper, who recently released a sneaker drop with Nike that sold over 1 million pairs in 30 minutes.
Travis Scott also performed at the Billboard Music Awards, hosted and executively produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs. He made a triumphant return to the stage since that fatal accident that cost the lives of multiple people last fall.
Travis Scott is still fighting legal action stemming from the Astroworld Festival. He is managing hundreds of lawsuits totaling over $1 billion as other deals fall away.
As is often the case with many of the best musicians (and artists in general), sincere music often stems from difficult moments in our lives. Nevertheless, our experiences through life can drive our artistic efforts in a vulnerable way that echoes our creative output. It’s safe to say that genuine lyricism is what will most likely turn a listener into a fan––this is exactly what vetted artist Sufyan Cultrera executes so well in his career.
Sufyan Cultrera strives to be a forward-thinking artist who never compromises his values. He’s always paid homage to his roots, and it’s one of the main reasons for his influence’s success. Fans want to connect with musicians outside of their music, and Sufyan Cultrera does an excellent job at it. Labels pump out artists every month, so creatives must pay special attention to their songs’ structure to stay nuanced and visible in a fast-paced music market.
Even though 2022 was a setback for many, Sufyan Cultrera has kept an upbeat approach from the start. This season, he honed his skills to add to his ever-growing 2022 collection. Sufyan Cultrera is undeniably a game-changer, a surefire talent who is quickly gaining acclaim, and one thing is sure: his star power will keep on growing.
Fresh off the release of Method Man’s “3rd Meth Lab” installment, Hanz On Music Entertainment ( H.O.M.E.) C.E.O. Anthony Messado better known as Hanz On/Hannibal the Great is releasing a new album by up-and-coming artist James Rich named ‘IKEY.’
Emerging from the Clifton section of Staten Island; Isaiah James Bennett better known as James Rich offers a unique energy to the game. His monotone voice and witty raps, along with an eclectic style, gives a life to his music that resonates with his fans.
Over the years he has built a catalog of music known as “Boutique Raps” in which he offers an in-depth look into his lifestyle, struggles and motivations.
Coming at you with beats that knock and a diverse flow package, Rich rarely misses. As the self-proclaimed “Staten Island Kobe,” he brings a confidence that resembles the likes through his technical approach and ability to perform in the clutch.
He credits his older brother as an early influence to “talk his sh*t” and have fun while doing so.
Rich feels the game needs more people like himself and his new found H.O.M.E seems to agree.
His album will be available June 24th, 2022 on all digital platforms.
Many people believe that rapper Jack Harlow, a white rapper in Hip-Hop culture, benefits from white privilege, suggesting his popularity is connected to him pimping the system and the novelty of his race.
However, the rapper doesn’t want anyone to think he is skating to the top of the charts because of his race and not open doors.
“He doesn’t have white privilege,” the Philly artist and fellow Generation Now labelmate said. “He’s signed to Black people.”
The rapper is not only signed to Black people but wants to help other artists of color get signed. He believes he should give back to the industry that has given him so much.
Jack Harlow has done so by letting Black talent and local talent open for him, like when he allowed The Homies to open every show on his 2021 “Crème de la Crème Tour.”
Jack Harlow doesn’t want anyone to think he is trying to portray himself as a white savior. He is just trying to be respectful, find his place and contribute to the world he loves.
“I was telling The New York Times how it’s not a massive phenomenon to me because it’s just a continuation of how my life was before I was famous,” he said of being around Black people – and Black women.
Being in Black spaces has its perks. He gets to be around something he sure does love, Black women. When asked about his attraction to the mocha-latte, he told Teen Vogue. “I love Black women. I’ve loved Black women my whole life.”
He posted on Instagram, “When I watched it I was disgusted by that cop, and all I wanted to do was make something good happen for this girl immediately.”
“I told the world to help me identify her so I could find a way to give her a hug and give her as many tickets to as many shows as she wants.”
“But that’s not enough, and it’s not a solution to a systemic issue that people who don’t look like me have to face,” he said. “The next step is identifying this police officer and getting him unemployed as fast as we can. Assaulting a young woman and putting his hands on her neck is sickening.”
On May 14th, an 18-year-old man killed 10 people and injured three others at a supermarket in the East Side neighborhood. Investigators have deemed the incident to be motivated by racism.
Dave Chappelle performed a last-minute set at Shea’s Performing Arts Centre in Buffalo on Sunday, with the 3,000-seat theatre selling out.
According to a spokesperson for the venue, Dave’s Sunday show was meant to honor the families of those killed or wounded in the tragedy.
“He said, and I’m paraphrasing, ‘I came here to Buffalo to recognize the victims, and for these families,’” Shea marketing and communications director Kevin Sweeney recalled, according to Deadline.
In addition, attendees also reported on Twitter that Dave told the audience he was donating the show’s proceeds to the shooting victims’ families.
The comedy star has not yet commented on the donation.
The Madface Invasion takes over WonWorld Studios and AllHipHop in New York City.
Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz have a new album, Onyx Versus Everybody. Produced by Fredro, the album is a return to their gritty classic style we love them for. The Amazing AllHipHop Podcast continues on. The pair talk to Chuck Creekmur aka Jigsaw and Slops about ALL THINGS Onyx.
Topics Addressed:
The Verzuz Battle
That heated Breakfast Club interview with Fredro
50 Cent
Was Sticky sending shots at DMX on “Shut ‘Em Down”
Later, another fan voiced support for Cardi’s tracklist.
“I don’t see anything wrong with it. The sophomore album was always supposed to be WAP and Up’s home. Then she got pregnant, and things got delayed. The songs are part of the work and not just random songs thrown on an album,” they wrote.
Cardi agreed with the sentiment, adding: “Lmaaaooooooo imagine me not putting my OWN records on my album.”
The star dropped her debut album, Invasion of Privacy back in 2018.
Whether it’s good or bad, guess whose album y’all gave promo to today FOR NO REASON?!😃😂😂
Members of the Buffalo community, such as Benny The Butcher, are still reeling from the mass shooting on May 14. A self-described white supremacist allegedly killed ten African-Americans and injured three other people.
Benny The Butcher recently released the politically-charged “Welcome To The States” single. The emcee’s track will help raise money for those affected by the fatal incident at the Tops Supermarket in his hometown.
Since the launch of the “Welcome To The State” YouTube fundraiser, Benny has obtained over $2,700 for the Buffalo 5-14 Survivors Fund. The National Crime Victim Bar Association collected the donations.
In addition, Benny The Butcher will donate 100% of the profits from the sale of a limited-edition “Pray For Buffalo” t-shirt to the Buffalo 5-14 Survivors Fund. The special merchandise is available for purchase at blacksopranofamily.com.
The National Compassion Fund partnered with Top’s Supermarkets to establish the Buffalo Survivors Fund. A GoFundMe fundraiser associated with the campaign has already raised nearly $2.5 million.
The Buffalo Survivors Fund will provide direct financial assistance to the survivors of the deceased. Other individuals directly affected by this tragedy will also receive monetary aid.
Atlanta-area resident Jamichael Jones is in police custody. Authorities named the 33-year-old man as the prime suspect in the murder of Hip Hop artist Mariel “Trouble” Orr.
According to multiple reports, Rockdale County Sheriff’s office confirmed deputies arrested Jones around 1 am on Tuesday. Apparently, the suspect’s mother played a role in his choosing to surrender.
Investigators visited several locations in search of Jamichael Jones, including his mother’s home. The mom then reportedly allowed one of the sergeants to speak to her son on the phone before Jones agreed to turn himself in at a Clayton County hospital.
“His mother was a huge resource in helping us apprehend him,” said Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett during a press conference. “Nobody wakes up in the morning wanting a bad outcome.”
Canty also revealed Trouble died at the Lake St. James Apartments in Conyers, Georgia. Authorities do not believe the Edgewood album creator knew Jamichael Jones before the shooting took place.
As of press time, Jones faces felony murder, aggravated assault, battery, and home invasion charges. Sheriff Levett also stated Rockdale County prosecutors could add more charges as the investigation continues to unfold.
Prior to his passing, Trouble released music projects such as 2018’s Edgewood with Ear Drummer Records founder Mike WiLL Made-It and 2020’s Thug Luv. The “All My N#####” rhymer’s murder follows the shooting death of Chicago-born rapper Dayvon “King Von” Bennett in Atlanta two years ago.
On June 3, Post Malone released his fourth studio album. Twelve Carat Toothache contains guest appearances by Roddy Ricch, Doja Cat, Gunna, Fleet Foxes, The Kid LAROI, and The Weeknd.
According to HitsDailyDouble, Post Malone’s latest body of work is in a good position to land at #1 on next week’s album chart. The project is on pace to move 115,000-130,000 units in its first week.
That total would be the lowest first-week sales for Post Malone since 2016’s Stoney which opened with around 58,000 units. Stoney went on to spend 286 weeks on the Billboard 200 and earned 5x-Platinum certification.
2018’s Beerbongs & Bentleys opened with 461,000 album-equivalent units. After peaking at #1 on the Billboard 200 for three weeks, Post Malone’s sophomore LP remained on the chart for 214 weeks.
Hollywood’s Bleeding debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 489,000 units in 2019. The RIAA certified Hollywood’s Bleeding as 3x-Platinum. Beerbongs & Bentleys reached 5x-Platinum status.
“I think this whole record is the most honest record I’ve made, and I’m so pumped for people to hear it. Every song in there tells a story,” said Post Malone about Twelve Carat Toothache.
Post Malone is likely in a close race with Bad Bunny for the Billboard 200’s pole position. Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti currently sits at #2 by bringing in another 141,500 units in its fourth week of release.
According to Rae Sremmurd, “Denial” will drop on June 8 via Interscope Records. Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee both promoted the forthcoming single on their respective social media accounts.
Prior to that, the Mississippi-raised brothers released the SR3MM album in May 2018. The Eardruma Records representatives’ catalog also includes 2015’s SremmLife and 2016’s SremmLife 2.
“Black Beatles” featuring Gucci Mane is currently Rae Sremmurd’s biggest hit on the Hot 100 chart. The collaboration, which helped spread the #MannequinChallenge, spent seven weeks atop the Billboard rankings.
Swae Lee’s “Sunflower” with Post Malone also made it to the pinnacle of the Hot 100. That Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse track earned Diamond certification (11x-Platinum) from the RIAA.
Rae Sremmurd won Best Group at the 2015 BET Awards. “Black Beatles” took home the trophy for Top Rap Collaboration at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. Swae Lee has five career Grammy nominations.
BET+ will present the 30th-anniversary reunion special for Martin, hosted by comedian Affion Crockett. The 1990s-era sitcom starred Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Carl Anthony Payne II, and the late Thomas Mikal Ford.
The show’s surviving cast members came back together. Martin: The Reunion will feature interviews with the actors and original directors as well as special musical performances and behind-the-scenes commentary.
“To be able to sit here thirty years later with this amazing cast that has had such an impact on pop culture is truly a blessing. I am always humbled that the fans still want more of the show and its characters. I am looking forward to the reunion special,” stated Lawrence.
Thereunion taping took place on February 20. The program premieres exclusively on BET+ beginning June 16. Martin Lawrence, Robert Lawrence, Rae Proctor, Stacy Lyles, Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, and Stan Lathan served as executive producers.
“Martin is one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. JCE is honored to partner with Martin and BET on such an iconic reunion,” said Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
“Martin is one of the most beloved sitcoms in our community, both because it is hugely entertaining and because it played a pivotal role in changing the narrative of Black voices in entertainment and in culture through the portrayal of young, ambitious Black leads and healthy Black relationships,” said Scott Mills, CEO of BET.
Mills added, “Decades later, that representation is still just as important, which is why we’re so excited to honor a series that put Black culture front and center on our platform that embraces Black culture every day.”
