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‘Untrapped: The Story Of Lil Baby’ Documentary To Stream On Prime Video 

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Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Festival. The full-length documentary about the southern rap star will be available for streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video.

“Lil Baby is an incredibly impactful artist whose story of perseverance and achieving against all odds is something we are honored and excited to share with our global Prime Video audience,” said Alaina Bartels, head of talent synergy and specials at Amazon Studios.

The Karam Gill-directed Untrapped tells the story of Dominique “Lil Baby” Jones’s meteoric rise in the Hip Hop industry. Additionally, the film explores the systemic oppression many people of color face in America.

“I’m blessed to be able to tell my story and have people care to hear it,” said Lil Baby. “This film is a real look into my journey, and if it inspires even one person to believe that they can get through hard stuff and dare to follow a dream, then it was worth every penny spent and hour worked. My story is many people’s story and I’m excited to share it.”

Lil Baby also serves as a producer of Untrapped. Quality Control Music co-founders Pierre “P” Thomas and Kevin “Coach K” Lee as well as Karam Gill, Daniel Malikyar, Andrew Primavera, and Blase Biello received producer credit too.

“With this documentary, we got to highlight the obstacles and all the deep work that had to happen to get to where Lil Baby is now,” said Pierre “P” Thomas. “This raw footage is a powerful way to see that and to see the negatives that were turned to positives. People will be beyond inspired.”

“Baby, like so many in this country, went through so many obstacles that could have thrown him into many bad places in life. To watch him come through to such a positive side is essential for people to see,” said Kevin “Coach K” Lee. “This documentary has the ability to change lives if viewers can believe just like he did.”

Tisha Campbell Explains Her Relationship With Martin Lawrence: “We Worked Really Hard To Reconnect” & “Forgive”  

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Tisha Campbell has opened up about her relationship with Martin Lawrence ahead of the highly anticipated reunion of their iconic 90s sitcom Martin more than two decades after the 1997 series finale. 

The actress addressed tension with her former co-star during an appearance on CBS Mornings. Host Gayle King spoke for many fans of the show when she asked Tisha Campbell how they overcame their previous legal issues.  

Campbell accused Martin of sexual harassment back in the 1990s. She filed a lawsuit alleging that he subjected her to verbal abuse, sexual battery, and sexual harassment. He denied the claims, and they later settled the suit out of court.  

“We worked really hard to reconnect, to forgive, and to really, this reunion is about a celebration of everything that we did, everything that we accomplished, and our growth as human beings,” Tisha Campbell explained. “So, we concentrated mostly on that.” 

During a 2020 interview with GQ, Martin revealed how Tisha Campbell’s lawsuit led to his departure from the show. 

“Yeah, because none of that was true. It was all a lot of b####### and, just whoever’s side it was, it was b#######.” He continued, “We don’t need to talk about something that just didn’t happen. So I just decided to walk away from the show. I just decided to end it. People said that I got canceled, but that wasn’t the case. I decided to just leave the show.”  

Nonetheless, the pair maintained a friendly relationship throughout the years.  

“I love Tisha. I’ve seen her then and now, now and then, always with nothing but love,” Lawrence explained. “I have nothing but love for her, and I always have.” 

Check out the Tisha Campbell interview below along with the Martin reunion trailer. Fans of the show can tune into the reunion on June 16. 

Cordae Introduces “The Hi Level Mindset” At Debut TED Talk 

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Cordae makes his TED Talk debut with a speech titled “The Hi Level Mindset,” inspired by his mother, who raised him by herself after giving birth at 16. 

The 24-year-old North Carolina rapper hosted the talk back in April, explaining how the Hi Level” mindset helps him achieve his dreams. He reflected on his journey and accomplishing his goals, transitioning from dropping freestyles in his teens to being a Grammy-nominated artist.  

What does it take to build a legacy? Hip-hop artist Cordae tells how he went from mixtape-dropping high school kid to Grammy-nominated music star whose “Hi Level” mindset helps him achieve his dreams. 

“The Hi-Level Mindset wasn’t something that she directly taught me or purposefully instilled in me, but something I learned simply by observation,” Cordae explained. “The Hi-Level Mindset is a philosophy, it’s a wavelength to apply to your everyday thoughts and regiment.”  

Cordae Explains His 5 Golden Rules

He also laid out the five essential steps of “The Hi Level Mindset,” and how he applied them throughout his life.  

1. Remain Positive  

2. Always be intentional with your desires  

3. Discipline = Excellence  

4. Remove Negative People  

5. Create a legacy 

He recalled how the first rule helped him after one of his early mixtapes failed to do as well as he expected.  

“The Hi-Level Mindset made me think, ‘Man, these misfortunes are just going to make my triumph story a lot cooler,” he said. “I used this as fuel to the fire, motivation if you will. It made me think, life is just a book, not every chapter is going to be perfect, but it’s about how it ends.” 

Cordae then concluded, “In anguish and a bunch of what ifs or leaving legacy? I choose legacy, the Hi Level way,” he added before thanking the audience.  Check it out below.

While Cordae has been giving TED talks and linking with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, new music is on the way.  

“Time to drop some music,” he tweeted last week. “F### allat waiting s###. I feel better.” 

2 People Charged In Connection To Slim 400’s Murder 

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Two people arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Slim 400 have been charged with felonies, authorities confirmed on Monday (Jun. 13). 

As reported by the LA Times, a man and a woman were arrested on Thursday (Jun. 9) in relation to the December shooting death of the Compton rapper. Michael Lanell Terry, 33, of Los Angeles, and Tamra Lynn Bell, 42, of Inglewood, were booked on Monday.  

Terry was charged with the murder of Slim 400 and being a felon in possession. His bail was set at $3.025 million, while Bell was booked on suspicion of being an accessory after the fact. Her bail was set at $1 million. 

Vincent “Slim 400” Cohran was shot while exiting his vehicle in Inglewood on the evening of Dec. 8, Inglewood police confirmed. Officers were alerted to the sound of gunshots and found the rapper wounded on the ground. Despite the efforts of paramedics who tried to revive him at the scene, he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was 34 years old.  

The murder was captured on CCTV, and a clip of the security footage soon began circulating online after the incident. The video showed a man approaching Slim 400’s vehicle as he was sitting parked in a driveway. The unidentified man walks up to the rapper’s car door before confronting him. He then fires multiple shots at Slim from close range before dragging his body into the street.  

Toronto-based Artist and Producer SLMN Heats Up The Summer With New Music

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SLMN (pronounced Sol-o-mon) is a Toronto-based artist and producer-to-watch making waves within the industry.  Music has always been a part of SLMN’S life and upbringing, shared how grew up hearing his dad play Sudanese music on the oud, a middle eastern instrument often played in the pentatonic scale. Listeners can often hear the melodies of his music follow this same scale mixed in with a variety of genres like hip-hop, R&B, and alternative rock.

Describing his sound as being “soulful, hard-hitting and with a hint of melancholy in each track,” listeners will be taken on a journey of introspection whenever they press play on any song SLMN has a hand in. “Music has always been my way to dig into my own soul, and peer into others,” said SLMN. It’s always helped me reflect on my life, my feelings, and has always been an outlet to express emotions without using words.”

SLMN was discovered by a former manager of The Neptunes, Rob Walker, and has been signed to Sony Music Publishing since 2018. In that time he has secured a number of placements such as on “Caution” by Mariah Carey, the title track of the icon’s 15th album which also debuted at #1 on Billboard’s R&B & Hip-Hop albums chart and #5 on the US Billboard 200. 

Other tracks SLMN has secured placements on have been with artists such as Russ, Lil Gnar, Lil Yachty, Elijah Blake, Roy Woods, and more. SLMN also has projects of his own, having released his debut EP, Late Bloomer, in April of 2020. The project garnered over 5 million streams and was even featured as the banner for the R&B section for Apple Music Canada. 

When asked about what the future holds for him, SLMN shared that he has a single that will be released soon with Kvn Rose, a new artist he is developing, titled “Where Did You Go.” The track is set to release ahead of his next EP with Rose performing all of the songs. 

He also teased that he has some major placements on the way but afraid of jinxing them by revealing too soon, keeps the details of those close to his chest.  When asked what he hopes that listeners take away from his music he leaves us with this: “I hope fans can dig deep within themselves when listening to my music if they resonate. If not, I hope they just enjoy the sounds.” 

Be sure to follow SLMN @prodyslmn on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on when his newest single will release and all the other exciting things he’s up to!

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Nocturnal Strives To Impress With Upcoming Project ‘She Needs Me’

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With his next record, She Needs Me, Nocturnal, a New Haven, Connecticut-based musician, wants to take the music world by storm. His sensitive lyrics, greatly influenced by rap’s conscious East Coast style, are packed with agony and vulnerability. Nocturnal’s journey began when a close friend encouraged him to pursue music, and he now produces a real environment that quickly draws listeners into his universe.

“One of my closest friends died in a drunk driving accident. He was the one who constantly encouraged me to pursue a career in music. Following his death, I resolved to pursue music professionally and dedicate my career to him.”

Following his previous releases Holdin Onto Hope and Therapy Through an LP, She Needs Me will be Nocturnal’s third project. As Nocturnal wraps off his latest project, he explains how She Needs Me is a double entendre, with the term “She” having two separate meanings.

“The initial reading is that “She” (hip-hop) requires my assistance in saving the game from extinction. I talk about the struggles of breaking into the profession and the sacrifices I make throughout the endeavor.” Nocturnal was still going strong. “The second interpretation of “She” is inspired by a horrible breakup and relates to my ex-girlfriend. This endeavor is an open book and a tale of how I overcame my issues in the sake of hip hop.”

She Needs Me, according to Nocturnal, is a project that will stand out from the crowd. “On this project, I’m being my most vulnerable self for the fans who are going through the same anguish as me but don’t have a platform to express it.”

Nocturnal provides an updated backpack, boom-bap sound with a blend of the soul into every song he releases, using music as a means of healing. Transparency and being influenced by musicians like Tupac Shakur, Eminem, Jay-Z, J.Cole, and Kanye West will ensure that his music has a long shelf life as it resonates with audiences.

Nocturnal, who is now living in Los Angeles, is preparing for the release of his first album, She Needs Me, as well as his upcoming EP with rapper The Game, which is set to drop later this year. To stay up to know with new projects, follow Nocturnal on IG!
In the meantime, stream his latest single “Surrender” below & keep Nocturnal on your radar.- – – – –

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Lizzo Changes Lyrics To “GRRRLS” Removing “Harmful” Ableist Slur After Criticism  

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Lizzo is listening to her fans and has changed a lyric in her new song, saying she never wanted “to promote derogatory language,” after days of being blasted by fans online. 

The criticism began on Friday (Jun. 10) following the release of GRRRLS, the latest track from the singer’s upcoming album Special. Lizzo was called out by fans disappointed at her use of ableist language. In the opening verse, she used a derogatory term for cerebral palsy, also known as spastic diplegia. 

Fans and disability advocates flooded social media with messages and TikToks explaining the history of the term. Lizzo caught wind of the backlash and listened to the concerns. She released a written public apology on Monday and announced she is making a change. 

Lizzo Responds

“It has been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song GRRRLS. Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language,” she wrote. “As a fat black woman in America, I have had many hurtful words used against me so I understand the power words can have (whether intentionally, or in my case, unintentionally).” 

Furthermore, Lizzo said she was proud to release an updated version with the offensive term removed.  

“This is the result of me listening and taking action,” Lizzo confirmed. “As an influential artist I’m dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world.” 

The previous version of the song has now been replaced on streaming services and digital stores.  

Lizzo is well known for her lyrics championing body positivity and self-love, and uses her platform and voice for those who feel powerless.  The “Truth Hurts” artist was a keynote speaker at this year’s SXSW Festival in Austin, TX. She spoke up for people’s right to govern their bodies and discussed empowerment and self-definition. She also challenged politicians like Gov. Greg Abbot and their far-out views on CPS and transgender children. 

Kanye West Accuses Adidas Of Selling “Fake Yeezy” Slides

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Kanye West blasted his shoe partner Adidas via Instagram on Monday (June 13).

Ye claimed Adidas copied the design of his Yeezy slides for the company’s Adilette 22 slides. Kanye called out Adidas CEO Kasper Rørsted in the post.

“THIS IS YE driving down the same street Kobe passed on,” Kanye wrote. “Maybe I feel that Mamba spirit right now. To Kasper I’m not standing for this blatant copying no more. To all sneaker culture To every ball player rapper or even if you work at the store. This is for everyone who wants to express themselves but feel they can’t cause they’ll loose their contract or be called crazy.”

Kanye continued, “Bravery is not not being afraid. Bravery is overcoming your fear for your truth. This Ye with the blue paint on my face. These shoes represent the disrespect that people in power have to the talent. This shoe is a fake Yeezy made by adidas themselves. I’m not talking to DC about this either Kasper come talk to me. Happy Monday.”

Ye originally signed a deal with Adidas in 2013. Kanye and the company released the first Yeezy sneakers in 2015. The brand became a success and the partnership expanded in subsequent years.

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Tupac Shakur Estate Brings His Powamekka Café To Los Angeles

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Tupac Shakur’s Powamekka Café is making a return.

The late rapper’s estate is launching a limited-edition location of the café in Los Angeles. Tupac’s restaurant concept will debut on the West Coast in partnership with Fixins Soul Kitchen.

Tupac’s Powamekka Café opens in Los Angeles on Thursday (June 16). The restaurant is located across from the Wake Me When I’m Free museum experience at LA Live.

The Hip Hop legend’s estate previously teamed up with Universal Music Group’s merchandise company Bravado to create a Powamekka Café in 2017. A pop-up location appeared in New York at Sweet Chick, a restaurant owned by Nas and John Seymour.

“Tupac’s creative vision was limitless,” his estate’s trustee Tom Whalley said at the time. “He was constantly working on ideas and plans that reached far beyond music and film. One of the things he was extremely passionate about was opening a restaurant; he even sketched out plans and a concept for a menu. We are proud to bring Tupac’s Powamekka Café to life.”

The Powamekka Café operates in Los Angeles from June 16 through June 30. The restaurant’s hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Reservations for Tupac’s restaurant are available via Open Table.

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Jay-Z & Dame Dash Reach Settlement In ‘Reasonable Doubt’ NFT Lawsuit

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Jay-Z and Dame Dash settled a lawsuit over Hov’s classic debut Reasonable Doubt.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the two agreed no individual shareholder of Roc-A-Fella Records can mint a non-fungible token of the album. TMZ first reported on the settlement.

Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella sued Dame Dash in 2021, accusing him of trying to sell a Reasonable Doubt NFT. The settlement clarified Dame Dash’s rights as a co-founder of the label.

“Unless duly authorized by RAF, Inc., no shareholder or member of RAF, Inc. may alter in any way, sell, assign, pledge, encumber, contract with regard to, or in any way dispose of any property interest in Reasonable Doubt, including its copyright and including through any means such as auctioning a non-fungible token reflecting, referring, or directing to such interest,” the joint stipulation read. “Provided, however, that nothing in this Judgment shall prevent any shareholder or member of RAF, Inc. from selling, assigning, pledging, encumbering, contracting with regard to, or in any way disposing of their one-third (1/3rd) ownership interest in RAF, Inc.”

Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella dismissed all of its claims against Dame Dash without prejudice in the settlement. Both sides agreed to cover their own costs, such as attorneys’ fees.

Earlier this year, Jay-Z’s lawyer Alex Spiro informed the court about settlement discussions. Dame Dash denied any such talks in an Instagram post.

“Please don’t believe this hype we are no where near a settlement,” he wrote in March. “they accused me of doing something i did not do and now they have to prove it…and i can sell my share anytime I want #askthejudge and #jayz and @biggsburke if you wanna settle this holla at me…we use to hustle together…court is corny…let’s talk like men for the culture… I dare y’all to respond.”

The case appeared to reach an impasse in May. But a month later, Jay-Z and his old business partner put an end to their legal dispute.

Trouble’s Brother Reflects On Duality Of Losing A Famous Sibling At Funeral

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Trouble was laid to rest at a funeral on Monday (June 13).

Family and friends attended the event at House of Hope Atlanta in Decatur, Georgia. Trouble’s brother Marqez Orr was among the people who spoke at the service.

“I don’t have to mourn the loss of Trouble because I know that he’ll never die,” Orr said. “His family, friends and fans will never let him. I won’t miss you, Trouble, because I’ll never have to feel as though you’re gone. But I’ll always miss you, Mariel. I’ll always miss the other half of my coin.”

Trouble, whose real name was Mariel Orr, was shot and killed on June 5. He was 34.

A man named Jamichael Jones is accused of murdering the Def Jam rapper. The 33-year-old suspect surrendered to authorities a few days after the shooting.

Jones was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, home invasion and battery. He allegedly shot Trouble, who was visiting an unidentified woman, during a home invasion at the Lake St. James Apartments in Conyers, Georgia.

“What we know and what I can tell you is that Mr. Mariel Orr was visiting a female friend at the apartment complex, and Mr. Jamichael Jones did know the female and it was a domestic situation,” Rockdale County Public Information Officer Jedidia Canty said.

Watch the video of Trouble’s funeral below. His brother’s speech begins around the 39-minute mark.

Rapper Nuranrah Fuses Cultural Roots With Introspective Lyricism

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What started as a way to channel energy went on to become a global phenomenon. Much to the surprise of the talented artist, his deeply personal music found adulation from thousands. Fans of Nuranrah appreciate the raw emotions he brings to his art, which resonate with them deeply. “He just gets me. He knows me better than me,” said one self-proclaimed biggest Nuranrah fan.

At his most vulnerable, Nuranrah feels the most creative. Unguardedness goes hand-in-hand with putting out hits like “Moonlight” and “Peace”. More than anything, music is Nuranrah crutch, a beautiful coping mechanism. But not everyone who wants to create good music can create good music. When passion meets talent, a legend is born. What better example for that than Nuranrah? A true prodigy, he doesn’t follow trends – he sets them.

“I have never created music for just making profits. Music is my life. And creating music from the heart is as cathartic to me as listening to it is cathartic to my fans. We make a dream pair, my fans and me. And I will be forever grateful to them for giving me this big a voice,” says hitmaker Nuranrah.

Artist ROTHEJEWELER Says “Hustle, Pray, Eat Is The Motto” – Talks New Music and Collabs

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Building your reputation as an artist cherished by the right audience takes a lot of time and hard work. But in the end, the effort does pay off. Many creators work on their careers for years before achieving something concrete for themselves.

One of these talented and passionate artists is ROTHEJEWELER. He is a multi-instrumentalist, rapper and producer who’s easily swayed the masses with a unique discography.  His music is appreciated and heard around the globe. Ro spearheads several recording studios. Juggling these roles can be difficult, but it is what the artist lives for every day. Building an empire of his own has always been his dream.

Many might think that today’s success came easy, but it’s quite the opposite. He is someone who has endured highly challenging times. There have been moments in his life when he didn’t have much. He says that although he was not happy about his circumstances at the time, in hindsight, he credits those days as the basis for giving him the strength and will to persist in fighting for his dream.

Despite many struggles, ROTHEJEWELER always remained motivated. He never gave up on himself and always believed he had what it takes to become a music sensation. Today, he is known for being unique and creating what other rappers dream of producing. His experience has helped him polish his skills and be celebrated by his fans.

He plans to stay on top of his game by setting goals for the upcoming future. ROTHEJEWELER understands the value of focus and discipline, so he takes his progress very seriously. He plans to remain independent and keep producing unique music. ROTHEJEWELER is a force to be reckoned with, a music mogul shifting hip-hop culture. Through hard work and dedication, he inevitably proves precisely why he deserved all his flowers. 

At His most Vulnerable, DJ Gecko Feels the Most Creative

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Have you ever felt such intense passion for something that it baffled most people around you? That something could mean the world to you. If given a choice, you would dedicate your entire life to it in a heartbeat. To The “Trokiando Kuh” hitmaker DJ Gecko, that something is music. And his “something” is winning him global recognition.

What started as a way to channel energy went on to become a global phenomenon. Much to the surprise of the talented artist, his deeply personal music found adulation from thousands. Fans of DJ Gecko appreciate the raw emotions he brings to his art, which resonate with them deeply. “He just gets me. He knows me better than me,” said one self-proclaimed biggest DJ Gecko fan.

At his most vulnerable, DJ Gecko feels the most creative. More than anything, music is DJ Gecko’s crutch, a beautiful coping mechanism. But not everyone who wants to create good music can create good music. When passion meets talent, a legend is born. What better example for that than DJ Gecko? A true prodigy, he doesn’t follow trends – he sets them.

“I have never created music for just making profits. Music is my life. And creating music from the heart is as cathartic to me as listening to it is cathartic to my fans. We make a dream pair, my fans and me. And I will be forever grateful to them for giving me this big a voice,” says hitmaker DJ Gecko.

Rap Phenom Cody Vaujin Fuses Influence With Evolving Music Career

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Music is something that most people like all around the world. Music has such a stronghold that even animals appear to enjoy it. Music has evolved into many different forms throughout the years, with enormous development and inclusion. As a result, it’s no surprise that music is divided into many genres.

Cody Vaujin is an artist who pushes the standard in terms of allowing his own personality and emotional approach to songwriting to take center stage, leading him to create music that is both personal, thrilling, and awe-inspiring.

As an artist, it’s critical to create something that you’re proud of. When Cody Vaujin found his passion for music, for example, his fan following exploded as people felt his honesty and dedication to his craft.

Cody Vaujin humbly aspires to continue evolving as an artist and human being for as long as he can, pursuing success and artistic greatness. As a creative artist, it might be difficult to let go and be yourself, especially in a fast-paced industry where new trends emerge every month. When it comes to trendsetting, Cody Vaujin refined and improved his technique after a few years of experience in the music industry. He can now translate his emotions and perspicuity into feelings that his admirers like.

The life of a musician is not easy, and individuals in the music industry sometimes struggle to retain their composure as they get older, both professionally and personally. Many people suffer from early-stage burnout and take extended hiatuses, which keeps them out of the public spotlight, which is bad for those who want to stay relevant. This is why it is far more vital to do things slowly and persevere over time. 

Cody Vaujin looks forward to communicating stories and inspiring people, giving the world a diverse take on his music that is far removed from the usual stereotypes and cliches of the genre.

Hayden Christensen Slams Racist “Star Wars” Fans For Attacking Moses Ingram

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Hayden Christensen has spoken out against racist comments thrown at actress Moses Ingram.

The ‘Star Wars” actor spoke to ET Canada about his Obi-Wan Kenobi co-star Moses.

Asked whether he’s seen the racist remarks hurled at Moses online, Hayden Christensen replied: “I’ve heard a little bit about that and, obviously, it really saddens me.”

Hayden and Moses work side by side in the Disney+ series as Darth Vader (Hayden) and Reva the Inquisitor (Moses).

“I think the world of Moses. She’s not only a lovely person and human being, but an incredibly talented actress,” Hayden Christensen continued.

“The first time I saw the first couple of episodes, I was blown away by her performance and just thought that the subtleties and nuances that she brought to this character were there and really impressive. So, I mean, I hope by the end of the series, people are coming around.

“I think she’s done a great job and I think (Reva) is an important character and people will come to realize that.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Hayden discussed his relationship with the “Star Wars” fandom over the years. The 41-year-old first joined the franchise for 2002’s “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.”

“It’s just been an incredible opportunity to get to continue with this character and come back to ‘Star Wars’ after all of these years,” he said, referencing the break between his role as Anakin Skywalker on the prequel series of films and now. “So, to get to continue my journey with them is hugely meaningful.”

Mike Tyson Reveals Inmates’ Crazy Reaction After Tupac Visit

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Mike Tyson recalled how his fellow inmates reacted with rapturous applause when Tupac visited him in prison.

The boxing champion spoke about his nearly three years behind bars during an appearance on podcast “Drink Champs.” Mike Tyson was imprisoned from 1992 until 1995 on charges of rape.

Though originally sentenced to six years, the boxer was released on parole after just under three.

During the interview, the 55-year-old said he received visits from some of the biggest names in entertainment.

“I had everybody. B.B. King, James Brown, Whitney Houston… Florence Henderson. Everybody came,” Mike Tyson said. “I can’t even name them all. Just so many people came to visit me.”

But to his fellow inmates, his most impressive visitor was the late Tupac Shakur.

“I get a call from somebody; it’s Tupac’s mother. She explains how she knows me from her son, explains that I met him at a club one night and that he wants to come and visit me. I said great, OK,” he remembered.

“Once he came into the visiting room – and there was all these hillbilly hicks, mean motherf**kin’ aryan guys – as soon as he came up everybody started clapping. They respected him, soon as he came in the room, they started applauding.”

Donnie Visa – Lifestyle (Official Music Video) Directed By Mullah Mugzie

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Donnie Visa’s video for the song “Lifestyle” takes you to a place of manifestation and motivation. Using his creative punchlines, delivery, and presence in this song and the smooth melodic feel on the hook the
song “Lifestyle” stands up to its title by allowing you to Vision the successful life you want to create and gives you the drive in claiming the life you want to live.

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Viola Davis Says Social Media Is Destroying The Art Of Making Movies

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Viola Davis took aim at social media during a talk she gave with her husband Julius Tennon during the Produced By Conference at the weekend.

The “Fences” actress, who runs JuVee Productions with Julius, attended the 13th annual conference put on by the Producers Guild of America, speaking about what producers should consider before green-lighting projects.

Referencing the biggest influences in film and TV today, Viola Davis said: “Social media has taken over the defining of this art form.”

ET Canada reports that one of the ways in which social media has defined new Hollywood projects, she said, is an increased emphasis on escapism.

“I think that the word ‘escapism’ is something that is interesting – the goal all of us have is to sit in a movie with the popcorn and Sour Patch Kids and forget about our lives – but, literally, it destroys our art form,” Viola Davis expressed.

Explaining that not all escapist elements are evil, the actress continued: “Every time you’re in a room selling a narrative, it’s about how much you can create a story that allows us to escape.

“The characters then become a Mr. Potato Head, become Bobble Heads. We forget who these people are really until a movie comes along and blows our mind.”

During the event, she also gave advice to aspiring producers.

“I would be bolder,” she said. “I have to say, especially as a Black person, there’s so many things that are taboo… You don’t know until you try.”

Diddy To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At The 2022 BET Awards

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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BET will honor legendary Hip Hop mogul/recording artist Sean “Diddy” Combs with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s BET Awards.

Academy Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson will take on the role of host for the ceremony being held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Diddy will be on hand to accept his Lifetime Achievement Award trophy.

“Diddy has always been a pioneering force in our community, breaking barriers, achieving unprecedented heights, blazing new trails, and, in so doing, raising the bar for all of us,” says Scott Mills, BET CEO.

Mills also states, “His virtuosity is matched only by his range – from music to media, culture, business, and philanthropy – Diddy has exemplified Black Excellence. We are delighted to have this opportunity to use our biggest stage to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of our friend Diddy.” 

Throughout his career in the music industry, Diddy (aka Puff Daddy) helped elevate the careers of Mary J. Blige, The Notorious B.I.G., Lil Kim, Ma$e, The Lox, Faith Evans, Jeezy, Machine Gun Kelly, Janelle Monáe, French Montana, The Hitmen, and many more.

Diddy To Become Part Of An Impressive Pantheon Of Legends

The Love Records head will join a list of past Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. BET previously bestowed the honor onto Whitney Houston, Prince, Queen Latifah, Anita Baker, Mary J. Blige, Samuel Jackson, Lionel Richie, New Edition, and others.

“Puff’s contributions to culture transcend Hip hop. Growing up in DC, I watched his rise at Howard University as he repped Black excellence from day one.  It’s an honor to celebrate him now, while he is still on his incredible journey,” says Jesse Collins.

Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the 2022 BET Awards. Dionne Harmon, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, and Jesse Collins serve as Executive Producers. BET Executive Vice President for Specials, Music Programming, Music Strategy Connie Orlando is overseeing the show.

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“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is an incomparable cultural force and creative visionary whose impact has created historic paradigm shifts across music, media, fashion, and lifestyle. It’s personally gratifying to celebrate and honor a longtime partner and friend of the network who, through the decades, has laid the blueprint for Black excellence through entertainment,” says Connie Orlando.

The longtime BET executive added, “And it is far from over; his legacy continues to break ground, and this Lifetime Achievement Award further cements his undeniable influence on hip hop and pop culture. From his many memorable and creative appearances at our award shows to his growing businesses and philanthropic media ventures, I couldn’t be happier for Diddy. He is a dear friend, colleague, and culture revolutionary. We look forward to celebrating his incredible legacy.”

Doja Cat goes into the 2022 BET Awards with the most nominations for any act. The Planet Her album creator picked up 6 nods. Ari Lennox and Drake garnered the second most nominations with four each. Other high-profile nominees include Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, Kanye West, Future, Jazmine Sullivan, H.E.R., Lil Baby, and Chlöe Bailey.

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