Cops in the Bronx have collard a suspect they believe was involved in the shocking broad daylight murder of rapper Moneygang Vontae.
Moneygang Vontae, born Avanti Frowner, 27, was a Chicago native in town to shoot a music video.
He had just left an eye doctor’s appointment when five men targeted him for his flashy jewelry.
The aspiring artist was shot and killed during a struggle on June 9th inside The Amazing Community Pharmacy on Tremont Ave.
Late last week, police arrested an 18-year-old suspect named River Jones. The cops busted the teenager in his dorm room at Monroe College in New Rochelle.
Crystal clear surveillance footage captured the struggle, as well as Jones’ involvement, although the cops have yet to reveal if he was the trigger man or not.
Jones is scheduled to be arraigned this week. Police are still looking for the four other suspects on the loose.
During the middle of her performance, Megan Thee Stallion spoke on the United States Supreme Court’s landmark decision, which means U.S. women no longer have the constitutional right to get an abortion.
The court overturned the 1973 ruling – which protected a woman’s constitutional right to have an abortion.
“You know I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t say something about these stupid-ass men… I want to have it on the m############ record that the hot boys and the hot girls do not support this b####### that y’all campaign for. My body is my m############ choice.”
This decision will now allow individual U.S. states to make abortion illegal.
Olivia Rodrigo and Lily Allen also dedicated a duet to the U.S. Supreme Court at Glastonbury Festival as well.
The “Good 4 U” singer brought out Liltly Allen during her set for a surprise rendition of Lily’s 2009 song “F### You,” dedicating the song to the U.S. Supreme Court.
After this week’s historic Supreme Court decision that reversed Roe vs. Wade, rapper and singer Lizzo has donated seven figures to a non-profit to ensure some women in need of reproductive medical attention can get the proper care.
The “Truth Hurts” chart-topper pledged some of the proceeds from her “Special Tour” to Planned Parenthood on Friday (June 24th), hours after abortion was outlawed in about 19 states and a judgment that protected women’s rights to release children was stripped before American eyes.
Live Nation, the tour’s promoters, said they would match her generous gift.
Lizzo’s announcement came via social media. She shared she would donate $500,000 from her tour.
Since Live Nation will match dollar for dollar, the organization will receive $1 million in total donations.
I’m pledging $500k from my upcoming tour to Planned Parenthood and Abortion Rights. Live Nation agreed to match— to make it 1 MILLION dollars
“The most important thing is action & loud voices,” Lizzo wrote in another tweet “@PPFA@AbortionFunds & organizations like them—will need funding to continue offering services to people who are most harmed by this ban.”
The Grammy Award-winner said she will not only be donating to Planned Parenthood, but to other another group.
“Black women & women of color have historically had disproportionately less access to family planning resources,” she tweeted. “This is a great loss but not a new one. Go to http://lizzolovesyou.com to donate, sign the Bans Off My Body petition and sign up to volunteer and take action.”
Black women & women of color have historically had disproportionately less access to family planning resources— this is a great loss but not a new one.
Go to https://t.co/aOSkRmpzLe to donate, sign the Bans Off My Body petition and sign up to volunteer and take action.
Ashanti has praised Taylor Swift for putting artists’ ownership of their music in the spotlight.
Back in 2019, Swift announced plans to re-record her own album masters, following a dispute with Scooter Braun and her old record label boss, Scott Borchetta, after Braun concluded a deal to buy Borchetta’s firm Big Machine.
“What I will say is I’ve always had the idea to go back in and re-record and gain the masters,” she told Metro.co.uk. “I think Taylor is amazing for what she’s done and to be able to be a female in this very male-dominated industry, to accomplish that is amazing.”
She added that she can see it sparking a trend for artists who become major stars but lack ownership of their early records because they signed deals at the start of their careers.
“More of us have to continue that narrative of women empowerment, and just artists as a whole,” she said. “Owning your property and getting a chance to have ownership of your creativity is so so important. Male, female, singer, rapper, whatever, I hope this is a lesson for artists to get in there and own.”
Discussing recording her old songs again in Toronto, Canada, she added: “It’s weird because I’m touring and doing shows all the time, so I’m hearing my records all the time. But you go into the studio and people are like, ‘Argh, that’s my jam!’
“It’s been a really cool vibe and my mom has been getting footage of me going into the booth and she’s like, ‘Wow, this is crazy’, when you were recording this 20 years ago at a studio in New York and now you’re here redoing it, it’s a surreal feeling so I’m super excited about it.”
Ashanti, who recorded for Irv Gotti’s Murder Inc. imprint may feel empowered, but her former label boss feels cheated. He raged against Ashanti’s decision during an interview with Angie Martinez last year.
“I own all those great Ashanti Albums Angie,” Irv Gotti fumed. “I own the Masters. And. I Produced all those great Ashanti Albums. So I also own a good portion of the Publishing. What she is trying to do is re-record all those great records. And put them out on her label.”
“She can do this under the COVER laws. But she is basically trying to f### me out of my Masters. And make people decide which album to listen too or stream. Hoping her loyal fans will choose her version. But hey. I stand on the Magic that was created. And I wanna see her duplicate that Magic. It’s f##### up really. But such is life,” Irv Gotti said.
Beyoncé doesn’t bite her tongue regarding her beautiful look, according to her go-to make-up artist Sir John.
The pair have worked together for over a decade after being introduced backstage at a Tom Ford show by Sir John’s then boss, Charlotte Tilbury.
So it was he who Beyoncé turned to when she shot the cover for July’s British Vogue.
The make-up master spoke with the glossy publication about shoot day and why he went for an understated look – letting the 40-year-old star’s natural radiance shine through.
“I’m confident that she loved how she looked that day,” he mused. “Oftentimes, she’ll be like, ‘Hey, listen, can we take this down (a notch)?’ She’s very vocal and doesn’t bite her tongue!
“I wanted her to feel like she really did wake up like this in terms of ease and maneuverability. There are no lashes, minimal mascara, but I just wanted her to feel elevated.”
Alongside the pared-back make-up, Beyoncé wore a range of striking outfits by designers like Schiaparelli Haute Couture, Harris Reed, and Junya Watanabe.
For the jaw-dropping cover and accompanying images, Beyoncé wears a gold sequin Schiaparelli Haute Couture coat, a silk corset, sequin leggings by Harris Reed, and a black leather jacket paired with vinyl leggings, amongst other striking looks.
Sir John added: “One thing I will say is that when you see someone who’s killing it on the red carpet or on a cover, there’s harmony in that dressing room.”
In roughly 40 years, the United States Of America will become a “Minority Majority.” What does that mean? That means that everybody that is not white will be more than the population that is white Caucasian. It generally refers to Black and Brown people reproducing faster than Caucasians. This has concerned the wildly racist person. They want to keep ‘Merica the way it was in the 1950’s.
So, when a 50-year law protecting women and also ensuring they are able to get abortions safely is shot down, it seems like one thing on the surface. Beneath the surface is the idea that “we” will outnumber them. Really, there is no real “us” and “them,” because we are all Americans, right? No, time and time again “they” have proven there are several Americas.
Here is what Wiki says:
With alternate immigration scenarios, the whole United States is projected to become majority-minority sometime between 2041 and 2046 (depending on the amount of net immigration into the U.S., birth/death rates, and intermarriage rates over the preceding years).
So, how white people feel is not my expertise, but I have had suspicions. A MAGA rally with former President Donald Trump showed us exactly what we needed to see. U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (@RepMaryMiller) could not have made it more clearer, thanking The Donald for a great victory for “white life” in the Supreme Court. They want to stop the abortions and get to white women reproducing at a faster rate! This is not about religion or being pro-life. This is pro-lies.
James Rosemond a.k.a. Jimmy Henchman continues to seek his release from prison.
According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, James Rosemond’s lawyer Michael Rayfield insists former President Donald Trump pardoned his client. Rayfield counters the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which argued Trump never formally granted clemency to Jimmy Henchman.
“President Lincoln granted pardons by scribbling them on pieces of paper handed to a prisoner, and by informing a single member of a prisoner’s family,” Rayfield writes.
The lawyer contends, “President Trump communicated Rosemond’s clemency to two high-profile people with no personal stake in Rosemond’s case and indisputable access to the White House. The Warden cannot credibly contend that a substantial number of people will be similarly situated to Rosemond, or that a grant of relief to Rosemond will somehow overwhelm the courts with meritless claims.”
Rayfield claims Trump expressed his intent to pardon Rosemond in a “sufficiently public” manner. Jimmy Henchman’s lawyer says Trump’s conversation with James and Monique Brown legally justifies a pardon for his client.
“On the December 18th, 2020 call, President Trump announced that he had ‘looked at everything’ in Rosemond’s file, that he believed the Browns that Rosemond deserved a commutation and that he ‘wanted to do this,’” Rayfield reiterates. “He then told his advisors point-blank: ‘let’s this guy home for Christmas.’”
He continues, “No reasonable listener would conclude from this exchange that President Trump was merely aware of and possibly considering’ Rosemond’s petition. The whole point of the call was for President Trump to inform the Browns that he had completed his review of the petition and decided to grant it- a decision the browns would then convey to Rosemond and his family so they could arrange for his return home.”
Rayfield suggests Trump did more than simply voice a desire to free Rosemond. The attorney says Trump ordered his subordinates to get Rosemond out of prison.
“When a superior tells his or her colleague to ‘get me a cup of coffee, or to ‘get my mother flowers for her birthday,’ or to ‘get Bob in my office,’ the colleague is being instructed to do something,” he notes. “President Trump’s aides were instructed to ‘get Rosemond home’ – to arrange for Rosemond’s transfer out of prison.”
Rosemond has been imprisoned for running a drug trafficking organization and ordering the murder of 50 Cent associate Lowell Fletcher. He’s serving eight consecutive life sentences.
Taraji P. Henson is “really considering” moving abroad.
The “Empire” star appeared on the latest episode of the People Every Day podcast and revealed that she might say goodbye to the United States.
“I’m really considering getting up out of here, leaving and living in another country,” Taraji said, responding to a question about how she’s been coping with America’s current social climate.
“That’s something that comes with 50, you get tired of fighting. I’m tired.”
The 51-year-old blamed “the pressures of being Black” for her exhaustion, saying, “I just don’t want to have to do another hashtag… I fought, I chanted, I marched. I’m tired.”
As for her ideal living situation: “I want to go where there’s neutral ground. I want to just be. And be happy… I want to be called ‘Bella’ every day, drink wine and swat flies on the porch. Stress-free.”
The actress noted that her age has influenced her desire to leave.
“There’s something that happens when you turn 50, where all of your f#### are behind you. I’ve accomplished a lot and I’m going to do what I want to do,” Taraji P. Henson said. “I’m at the point now where if I say, ‘I quit, I’m going to go travel the world,’ I can. It’s so freeing.”
Taraji P. Henson told People she even has an overseas trip with Mary J. Blige on the horizon adding, “Me and Mary have been trying to do this trip for so long but our schedules just keep getting crazy. I just told her ‘Look, enough is enough, I need a vacation!'”
This is why I do this section on AllHipHop called “Signs The World Is Coming To An End.” Have you noticed? It has been here for years, and it made me an animal. We have more proof.
Jennifer Rourke.
A rogue cop running for the U.S. Senate punched his Black female opponent in the face – two times. Jeann Lugo, a white male cop from Rhode Island on the Republican ticket, hit Democratic opponent Jennifer Rourke in the face. This all happened the other day, as she spoke at an abortion rally.
Lugo, a complete fool at this point, has deleted his Twitter. Like, does he think that is going do make it go away? He is currently under investigation, likely by his former friends in the police office. The crazy thing is that the act was caught on tape, like most things in this era.
Here’s the formal language, as well as the charges. “As the result of a joint investigation between the two agencies, a Providence Police Patrolman Jeann Lugo, age 35, was arrested on a State Police affidavit and arrest warrant on the charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct.”
In my opinion, this does not sounds simple. It sounds like a hate crime perpetrated by a lawless heathen with no self control.
Madam Rourke said, “I’m a reproductive rights organizer & State Senate candidate. Last night, after speaking at our Roe rally, my Republican opponent – a police officer – violently attacked me. This is what it is to be a Black woman running for office. I won’t give up.”
She’s about to walk into the Senate now, because the brute Lugo has dropped out of the race due to his brazen assault. He also took down his websites. Hopefully, they decide to put him in the bing for assaulting this woman.
The man accused of shooting Lil Tjay was after the rap star’s pricey jewels, investigators have revealed in a newly filed report.
The cops say Mohamed Konate, 27, was in a white BMW with his co-conspirators when they pulled up to the side of a red Dodge Durango at a shopping center in Edgewater, New Jersey.
The Durango contained Lil Tjay and two of his friends. Konate pulled a gun, pointed it at the trio, and demanded their jewelry.
Lil Tjay was hit, as was Konate, 27. Konate’s alleged co-conspirators took Konate to a hospital in New York City and dumped him off out front. He was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
After being stabilized, Konate was arrested. The state charged the criminal with attempted murder, armed robbery, and weapons offenses for allegedly trying to kill Lil Tjay, the Bronx rapper whose real name is Tione Merritt.
Also charged are Tjay’s associates, Jeffrey Valdez, 24, and Antoine Boyd, 22, from the Bronx. Boyd was also shot during the melee, but he is in stable condition.
Boyd was charged with second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.
Lil Tjay, who is signed to Columbia Records, is listed in “critical but stable condition” after being shot multiple times in the thoracic cavity, which contains the heart and lungs.
According to the latest update, the rapper has yet to regain consciousness.
Skyler Simpson uses music to create emotional responses from her audience. This is particularly evident in the song “Lover.” The song has done wonders for Skyler Simpson’s career as a musician since its release. Skyler Simpson now has the opportunity to show off her powers to the rest of the globe.
“Lover” allows listeners to experience the music throughout their entire bodies. It has an impact on both their brains and spirits. What follows is an out-of-this-world experience that deviates much from what you’d expect from music. However, after you hear “Lover,” you’ll know how wrong you were.
Skyler Simpson is well known for her Instagram-influencing career, but she has just entered the music scene. In a very short amount of time, she has established a name for herself via her outstanding music. Fans who have followed her Instagram-influencing career will now be able to experience another facet of her talent in the form of her music.
We’re looking forward to seeing what she has in store for us.
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 Mike Sancho executes so well in his career.
Mike Sancho 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 Mike Sancho 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, Mike Sancho has kept an upbeat approach from the start. This season, he honed his skills to add to his ever-growing 2022 collection. Mike Sancho 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.
Even though 2022 was a setback for many, Nick Gomez has kept an upbeat approach from the start. This season, he honed his skills to add to his ever-growing 2022 collection. Nick Gomez is undeniably a game-changer, a surefire talent who is quickly gaining acclaim, especially after his latest discography.
Nick Gomez is gearing up to push some potential records for 2022. He’s dedicated to providing authentic and original content to his audience. His storytelling method takes listeners on a profound journey of reflection and confidence, and his poetry is intelligent.
Fast-Rising Artist Nick Gomez 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 Nick Gomez 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.
Creatively, Nick Gomez has a vault with unreleased records that he’s been meticulously building up for release in the new year–the long-awaited tension has his fans on the edge of their seats–and 2022 is going to be a game-changer for him. Live performances and chart-topping singles are flawlessly lined up for Nick Gomez, separating him from the pack and demonstrating why he’s worthy of all his success.
The rising indie group “FiveStarSportsPicks” has already had an impressive debut as an alternative indie band. They have a passion for entrepreneurship, music, and style. The multi-diverse group started their music career as a form of expression and overall love of the music lifestyle; this has changed their view of the music industry.
The road to success for FiveStarSportsPicks wasn’t an easy one. They had to hustle hard and go through the grind earlier in their life to break into the music scene. Not being afraid of failure or learning new things, their positive attitude has taken them on a long journey in the music world.
The group is originally from Idaho, but currently reside in Los Angeles and has a fortified presence within the Canadian and American music industries. Their day starts and ends with music creation, and they love to practice for long hours and create memorable music which connects with their followers.
Their reputation of making capturing music and being misfits has made it easy for them to cement their presence in the music business. Their vision immediately is to establish a line for other artists out of NYC to be able to FiveStarSportsPicks wants to be known in history as the group who helped pave the way for other indies in the industry.
Well people, all good things come to an end. And in Hip-Hop it, that is something that doesn’t happen often. Everybody knows there is a place somewhere to get money as an MC. However, a legend from the West Coast has reportedly called it quits.
Daz Dillinger, 1/2 of the Dogg Pound, has retired from Hip-Hop as of today. He has decided that enough is enough. I think that it’s a good time. He bounced after performing for the DOC in New York City. And it was a momentous, magical occasion.
In a post on Instagram he says basically I’m done wrapping because it’s over. He says it’s not even funny anymore. Furthermore, unlike other rappers, he says this is his last post on Instagram! That means he won’t even be participating in the foolishness of the Internet.
The crazy thing is he just did a joint project with Capone of CNN. Remember, these dudes had beef beef back in the day when only Mobb Deep and CNN was replying to the West Coast.
He probably won’t turn into a podcaster. What is he going to do?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CfNyc97AruI/
Anyway, I think it’s cool but at the same time I’m a little sad. I was just listening to the dog pound. True story.
This is the exact song I was listening to, just so you know I’m not lying.
Rapper Post Malone has had many changes in his life recently and is making them work for him.
After announcing he would be getting married and that he and his fianceé just had a baby girl, he has created a business inspired by his daughter.
The rapper is getting into his new role as a papa.
According to Page Six, the “Rockstar” singer has debuted a new clothing line called the PostyCo Kids collection. It will feature anime-inspired versions of his tattooed face on sweatshirts, T-shirts, and even a onesie for newborns.
The expensively priced collection costs from $25 for a miniature-sized baseball cap to $40 for a tote page and $65 for a hoodie.
The items are available for preorder and will start shipping later in the summer, around August.
He said, “I’m excited for this next chapter in my life. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, and for since I could remember, I was sad,” he said in May when he revealed he was expecting a child.
“Time to take care of my body and my family and friends and spread as much love as we can every day.”
Rapper Drake may be in hot water for not clearing a sample of an underground Baltimore club vocalist and rapper on his new album.
According to the Baltimore Sun, Ryeisha Berrain, who performed under the name Rye Rye in the mid-2000s, says the Canadian rapper sampled her saying “What?” on his song “Currents.”
Berrain, a mom living in Laurel, Maryland now, notes the Grammy award-winner used the piece of a song titled “Shake it to the Ground,” which she recorded in 2007 with the DJ Blaqstarr when she was 15 years old.
As a teen, Berrain was a vital member of the Baltimore club scene and helped make the indigenous sound of the city famous for fusing house music and Hip-Hop.
So successful and impactful was Rye Rye as an artist, that British rapper M.I.A. collaborated with her on the song “Bang.” She left the biz over a decade ago and is now raising her four children, ages 12, 8, and 6-year-old twins.
One of her young ones first recognized her voice on Champagne Papi’s new project. While driving to school, the family listened to the artist’s new album Honestly, Nevermind album. On the trip, the 8-year-old son asked, “Mom is that you?”
Berrain instantly recognized her voice.
“Dang, Drake’s really got me on the record. Honestly, I was crying and smiling at the same time,” Berrain said.
The B-more club icon turned mom said that at first, she was proud that Drizzy used her voice, but after thinking about the whole picture, she became “disappointed.”
“If you’re shedding light on the culture and you happen to bring it to the masses, why not credit people from that culture that you sampled from,” said Berrain. “That’s why I’m like ‘Are you really for the culture?'”
She contacted the song producer, Gordo, and DJ Carnage, a former Maryland resident. When they didn’t get back to her, she went to the publishing company, Sony.
The publisher requested the producer Blaqstarr to end the original file, or stem, from “Shake it to the Ground.”
Upon receipt, Berrain was asked if she would be open to receiving a percentage for the record. Blaqstarr and Berrain are reportedly in a tentative agreement to receive portions from the sale of the song.
For Berrain, it is not about the money, but respect.
“I’m not even worried about the financial part. I’ve always done music for fun. I’m not really worried about accolades,” she explained. “I feel respected being credited because I feel like I’ve worked hard for years.”
“In a perfect world, Drake has to fly out to Baltimore and actually use Baltimore dancers for his video,” she said.
Ceaser Emanuel can be seen picking up a metal folding chair and whacking the dog with it in an angry rage. To add insult to injury to the animal, he put the tiny pooch in its cage and rolled it down a hill.
Ceaser Emanuel explained himself and admitted he made a terrible mistake disciplining the animal after it attacked another one of his dogs.
“I’m not gonna make no excuses for myself,” he said. ‘I should’ve behaved better. But that’s not me with being cruel to animals or anything like that. I’m not that. What I did was a mistake, and that was just it.”
Cease said the video is in no way a reflection of his true spirit. However, the internet – and the police are not buying it.
“Although his actions were not appropriate at all, [Ceasar] is sincerely apologetic and feels extremely bad. He is dealing with death threats which is causing him fear and depression. His only goal was to build an empire to help build jobs and bring the black community in the tattoo industry successful given that the community is limited there.”
To make matters more complicated for Ceaser Emanuel, it appears as though Fulton County Animal Services is looking into filing animal cruelty charges against the former open hole black ink crew” star.
We love TI and his family. They keep us on edge at all times! There have been times when we felt there is cause for concern with regard to the youngest king. King, the youngest boy of his kids, is out here in the streets.
There are continuing changes to our gun laws in the United States, but but the streets are bringing another type of energy.
Choke No Joke, who is actually a pretty smart guy, he’s asking a bunch of questions. And I actually have some questions too. But, it appears that King is walking around with a stick inviting someone to come get him. Remember this song in JAY-Z had? Come and get me! But that was a very long time ago and nowadays it seems like people will actually come and get you.
Now, here is the catch – this is directed at Lil Boosie’s 17-year old son Tootie Raww! But..keep watching and tell me what you think.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CfOm7gAjweJ/?hl=en
But there’s another trick! They are talking paintball!
See, they are all friends!
Still, in these days and times, it gets a bit scary when you don’t know the context.
By the way, Lil Nas X totally stole King’s hair style and it ain’t right.
If you were looking at headlines, and not the landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, you might’ve noticed that Caesar from Black Ink crew was unceremoniously kicked off by VH1. The network received a disturbing video of the reality TV star allegedly abusing a dog. Well, that was all they needed to see. They then decided it was time to get rid of this guy and move on with the show series.
There is so many infractions in reality TV, I didn’t know that such a thing existed – going too far. You know, a reason to get kicked off. Well, he claims that this was all one big set up and that it worked. There is apparently some context to the situation that is not public. Basically, he was trying to do something with the dog and part of it dealt with him defending himself. But, the optics do not tell enough of a story to exonerate him completely. So, it looks like he’s out of there.
What next? I’m not sure, but like I said there is a set up component to this. It looks like his ex took a two years old video and made it current in order to get him booted from the highly successful reality show series. VH1 seems to dislike us Blacks. T.I.’s show was cancelled and the reason for the suspension in the first place was wrong. But that’s another story.
The source close to the matter revealed some insight on where he may be with it. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like much will change even though Caesar’s intent was not purely evil the way it was portrayed in the media.
They told us, “Ceaser is extremely apologetic for his actions and loss control of his temper after dog attacked him. He feels really bad for how he handled everything he did. The dogs are safe and healthy. He also took dog training following the incident 2years ago to better discipline his dogs.”
