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LeBron James Wants To Be NBA Boss With His Own Team In Las Vegas

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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LeBron James is planning to start his own NBA franchise in Las Vegas.

The basketball legend, who is contracted to the Los Angeles Lakers, has previously expressed an interest in owning an NBA team when he retires as a player.

With league bosses rumored to be considering taking new teams to Seattle and Sin City, LeBron James said he is eyeing the latter franchise.

“I want a team in Vegas,” the billionaire sportsman said in the latest episode of his HBO talk show, “Uninterrupted: The Shop,” “I want the team in Vegas.”

The 37-year-old has already dabbled in sports team ownership as he has stakes in Liverpool FC and the Boston Red Sox. During his time in L.A. he has also stepped up his involvement in showbusiness with his SpringHill development and production company.

If he plans to continue playing, possibly to join a team with his 17-year-old son Bronny, he’ll have to wait, however, as league rules would prevent him from owning a team while still a player.

Las Vegas is becoming an increasingly popular sporting hub, as it now has an NFL team in the shape of the Las Vegas (formerly Oakland) Raiders.

Notorious B.I.G.’s Original DJ 50 Grand Passes Away at 55

By: Sha B Updated Category: Exclusives
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According to several reports, Kevin “50 Grand” Griffin, the original DJ and producer who gave the Notorious B. I. G.’s demo tape to DJ Mister Cee, has reportedly died. 

He was 55 years old.

Griffin’s cause of death has not been confirmed or reported.

50 Grand was the visionary and catalyst of the “King of N.Y.’s” rap career when they first connected in 1991 in their native Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn neighborhood.

“I started working with Big in ’91,” said 50 Grand in an interview with Fader Magazine. “I was 21, he was 15. I met him through a friend of mine. They hustled together on Bedford and Quincy. People in the neighborhood knew him as the hottest rapper around.

“Everybody that stepped in his path, he ate ’em up. He earned that stripe from that one battle he had on Bedford and Quincy. I was the one that was playing the music,” 50 Grand continued. “This man used to live right upstairs from the pool room. Every day in the summer, we’d play the music out. It just so happened that Big came around, so we brought the grill out, we brought the music out. They got on the mic and went at it. It went on from there. Cars stopped. It got real crowded out there. We rocked it ’til 12, one o’clock that night. It was a good look. Everybody that came at his back, he took out.”

Griffin eventually got the tape to DJ Mister Cee, Big Daddy Kane’s DJ at the time. 

With Biggie Smalls showing extraordinary promise rhyming over Kane’s “Ain’t No Half Steppin” instrumental, Cee passed the demo tape to Matteo “Matty C” Capoluongo of The Source Magazine for the Unsigned Hype feature column.

Not long after appearing in The Source, news of the super emcee from Brooklyn made its way to Sean Puffy Combs.

For having that level of foresight, even in the drug-ridden street of 90s Bed-Stuy, 50 Grand’s name will forever be written in stone in Hip-Hop history.

Nick Cannon Introduces Vasectomy Drink; Controversy Explodes Over New Babies

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Nick Cannon has poked fun at himself by introducing a cocktail called The Vasectomy in a new commercial.

The TV host is set to become a father for the eighth time, having revealed in January that he is expecting a baby boy with model Bre Tiesi.

Another of his baby mamas, Abby De La Rosa, is also pregnant again, with sources confirming that Nick is the father, meaning his ninth child is on the way.

And while Nick’s large family has been the subject of a lot of interest online, in an advertisement for Ryan Reynolds’s Aviation American Gin, the star joked about how overwhelming it is to be a father to so many little ones.

“It’s almost Father’s Day, and the one and only Ryan Reynolds asked me to help us all celebrate with the mother of all cocktails: The Vasectomy,” Nick Cannon said, before sighing, “Lord knows I need one.”

Nick Cannon went on to demonstrate how he makes the drink, which consists of ice, cranberry juice, tonic water, gin, and a dash of lemon juice, all of which are topped off with a lemon peel garnish.

“The world’s highest-rated gin, for the world’s highest-rated job – dad,” the 41-year-old said sarcastically, adding in a very large pour of alcohol into the mix.

Towards the end of the lighthearted commercial, Ryan enters the scene and takes the drink, insisting he needs it because “I have three kids.” In response, Nick exclaims, “I have eight!”

Ryan then proceeds to spit out the super strong cocktail.

In addition to the baby Nick Cannon is expecting with Bre, he also shares twins Moroccan and Monroe with his ex-wife Mariah Carey, son Golden and daughter Powerful Queen with Brittany Bell, and twins Zion and Zillion with model/DJ Abby.

Sadly, his son Zen, whom he shared with Alyssa Scott, died at five months following a battle with cancer in December.

Not everyone thought Nick’s antics were funny. The comedian has been dragged on Twitter over the past week for being a baby-making machine.

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BeyHive Stings Saucy Santana Over Resurfaced Tweets About Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Daughter Blue Ivy

By: Sha B Updated Category: News
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Black Twitter never forgets anything!

Connecticut LGBTQ rapper Saucy Santana learned real quick to watch what you say about Hip-Hop’s favorite couple or their offspring after fans and critics refused to let up on the crossdressing rapper for dissing Blue Ivy.

Back in 2014, Saucy Santana made some disparaging tweets about Blue Ivy, calling her “nappy headed” and even negatively compared the 10-year-old child celebrity to Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West.

He also directed his disrespect towards Bey, saying she looked “dry af” during her pregnancy and claimed to be prettier than Queen Bey.

Now, Saucy Santana and a few of his supporters contend that those tweets were from his years of immaturity and he has grown since then, but that excuse is falling on deaf ears.

It doesn’t matter because Saucy Santana refuses to apologize for his nearly decade-old tweets and the Beyhive isn’t letting up.

This internet spectacle started on the same day (June 10th) as the release of Saucey’s breakout single “Booty” featuring L:atto, but it looks like his tweets about the Carter women will get him more attention than his music.

YNW Melly Legal Troubles Mount As Detective Says Rapper Was Shooter In Double-Murder Case

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New developments have been revealed in the YNW Melly double homicide case, as the detective who believes that the rapper was the gunman will be testifying in the Florida rapper’s upcoming trial.

Detective Christopher Williams says that he is not sure, but with his expertise in reconstructing shootings, YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, was the shooter instead of his co-defendant Cortlen Henry aka YNW Bortlen.

YNW Melly is facing two counts of first-degree murder. He’s accused of killing his friends Anthony Williams a.k.a. YNW Sakchaser, and Christopher Thomas Jr., a.k.a. YNW Juvy, in 2018.

When the rapper was initially arrested for the killings, police determined that Melly was the gunman who fired the fatal shots from behind the driver’s seat. He allegedly staged the crime with Henry to make the murder look like a drive-by shooting.

According to documents obtained by TMZ, Williams looked at the blood splatter, the wounds of the victims, and the bullet holes in the car to determine the shooter was seated behind the driver. 

Williams added that the shots were fired no more than eight inches from the victim’s face.

YNW Melly’s attorneys attempted to exclude Detective Williams’ testimony from the trial, but their motion was denied. The judge concluded that Williams’ testimony doesn’t have to be 100% conclusive.

Prosecutors claim YNW Melly and YNW Bortlen committed murder in a “cold, calculated and premeditated manner.” 

Melly faces the death penalty if convicted of the double murder. 

AllHipHop broke the news last month – YNW Melly is pressuring prosecutors to get his trial underway after several delays – the most recent being in March.

Jesse Williams Admits His Leaked Ding Dong Pic Made Ticket Sales Rise

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Jesse Williams has admitted that leaked nude footage of him from the Broadway play “Take Me Out” has increased ticket sales.

Last month, the “Grey’s Anatomy” actor trended online after an unauthorized video of him appearing naked in a scene was taken by an audience member and later released on social media.

While Jesse Williams noted he “wasn’t really worried” about the video at the time, in a new interview for The Hollywood Reporter, he confessed there had been an uptick in interest in the show – which follows a gay baseball player coming out to his teammates and the press.

“It’s not me on stage, it’s the character, and I’m looking at my scene partner, and we’re in a different world; there’s no penetration – that’s a really poor choice of words here,” Jesse Williams laughed. “So it’s unfortunate, but whatever. It has not affected the performance. But it certainly improved ticket sales.”

Theatergoers must put their devices in special cases for “Take Me Out,: which can only be unlocked in the lobby.

Accordingly, Jesse Williams explained that he is “still processing” the incident.

“Sometimes you need some remove from some of this stuff. There were things that came out that and if you can be lighthearted about it, you can laugh it off,” the 40-year-old continued. “But then also you think about what actually happened, and what it took (from the perpetrator): You walked in and agreed to put your phones away, and you agreed that you would not film what we were doing – it’s a private, sacred space where we’re doing something – and you violated that, and you didn’t just violate it, you violated it and then said, “F### it, let me put it on the Internet for the world” – so that’s not good.”

Jesse has landed a Tony Award nomination for his performance in the play.

Young Thug Fans Force Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis To Increase Security After Death Threats

By: Sha B Updated Category: News
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The YSL RICO case and the charges faced by Young Thug, Gunna, and their 26 associates has been the most talked-about criminal investigation in the Hip-Hop community in the past two decades. 

Now, the Fulton County D.A., who has been prosecuting the case, has been allegedly receiving death threats from those against indicting the Atlanta rap stars.

Fulton Co. District Attorney Fani Willis has become a target of some vicious and potentially dangerous threats from Young Slime Life fans but contends that the attempted intimidation isn’t coming from the directive of anyone named in the RICO indictment.

“We don’t believe that these threats were directed by anyone that is in the YSL indictment,” Fani Willis said. “I would say that (threats are coming from) people that are very sympathetic, may be admirers of YSL and people who are connected with them in some sense.”

Because of her work on gangs in Fulton County and her investigation into the presidential election, Fani Willis will be increasing her security detail exponentially.

“Oh, it is definitely a significant driver of the heightened security,” Willis said. “People are angry about that investigation. People are angry about investigations into games, so each of those things plays a factor.”

Last week, the Fulton County Sheriff added extra protection to protect himself and his family after receiving a flurry of death threats from associates and fanatics of Young Thug, Gunna, and YSL.

Sheriff Patrick Labat declared that his life and his wife’s life were being targeted after Young Thug, Gunna, and their YSL affiliates were arrested in May and charged with 56 counts of racketeering.

“I signed up for this. My family certainly did not. We will not allow anybody to partake in cyberbullying and/or make threats, and there are continuing investigations that will reveal other threats,” Sheriff Labat told 11 Alive. “We think it’s getting related and at least fanbase related.” 

At the end of May, a teenager named Quantavius Mender was arrested and charged with 23 counts of making terrorist threats after he took to social media and said he would kill Sheriff Labat and his wife if Young Thug and other YSL members were not released from custody. 

Not only did his threats result in charges, but they were pointless. 

Judge Ural Glanville denied bond to Young Thug, believing he is a potential flight risk and a danger to the community after it was revealed that potential witnesses were being threatened. 

Zenyth Mktd Is Bringing In The Summer With New Heat

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music News
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Zenyth Mktd is a recording artist from Atlanta Georgia. He started his music career as a child in the city of Ohio. His early inspirations were artists like Nas, Hov, LL Cool H, and many others. After signing his first record deal in 2005, Zenyth Mktd learned how to move through the industry like a pro. He has written for some of the most notable artists in the game. He recently released his new single “100”. The release has already done numbers and is slated to keep rising. This is their first independent single but has the elements of being a smash hit.

Zenyth MKTD has worked with some of the greats like Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Dr Dre, Pusha T etc. He is slated to go on tour in the summer of 2022. The tour will be hitting multiple cities like NY, MIAMI, LA, and many others. He is interested in starting his own label to put some other artists in position. It has taken years to get to this point and now it is time to capitalize on all of the relationships that have developed over the years. Zenyth will also be dropping a project soon and this will include a few legends. Stay tuned for more of what Zenyth Mktd has in store.

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2 People Arrested In Connection To Slim 400’s Murder

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Police reportedly arrested two people in connection to the murder of Slim 400.

According to TMZ, law enforcement apprehended a man and woman as part of the murder investigation on Thursday (June 9). The names of the suspects weren’t revealed.

Slim 400, whose real name was Vincent Cohran, was shot and killed in December 2021. He was 33.

The deadly shooting occurred in Inglewood, California. Officers on patrol responded to the scene after hearing gunfire.

Police found a wounded Slim 400 on the ground. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A security camera captured footage of the murder. A clip quickly surfaced online after the shooting.

The video showed a man walking up to the West Coast artist’s car door while his vehicle was parked in a driveway. The unidentified man confronted Slim 400 and fired multiple shots at close range. The shooter could be seen dragging his victim’s body into the street.

Slim 400 was a close affiliate of YG. Just a few months before his death, he released an album titled Ice Wata Army via EMPIRE.

The late rapper was born in Germany but raised in Compton. He’s survived by a daughter named Parris.

J. Cole Steps Away From Canadian Basketball Team After 4 Games To Go On Tour

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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J. Cole’s time in the Canadian Elite Basketball League came to an end after four games.

The Dreamville founder left the Scarborough Shooting Stars because he’s booked to perform at multiple festivals. J. Cole begins his string of tour dates at the Governors Ball in New York on Sunday (June 12).

J. Cole praised the Scarborough Shooting Stars in an interview discussing his exit. The Hip Hop star called his brief stint playing professional hoops a “phenomenal” experience.

“I was telling the guys in there like, ‘I’m going for these shows, I’m not sure if I’ll be back,’” he said. “But just in case, I had to let them know how incredible this was. The players, the coaching staff, the organization, the league. It’s a crazy thing when you see it on paper, what’s actually happening. And they made me feel so welcome, really feeling like a part of a team.”

J. Cole continued, “Everybody embraced me. Everybody helped settle nerves and talked me through and teach me, and I’m just on a team with a bunch of amazing guys. So, I appreciate them for that. Coaching staff, players and then the league. It’s priceless what they’re allowing me to come in here and do and experience, so I really appreciate that.”

Check out J. Cole’s interview about playing in the CEBL below.

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Sami Baki Releases Brand New Single “Power Up”

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music News
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Sami Baki fans, mark your calendars! Sami Baki has revealed that there is much in store for his upcoming solo album and single. His recent release, “Power Up” is a crowd-pleaser among listeners of Sami Baki old and new.

The album, according to the statement, “A mix of house and techno, made for people to move and dance.” In addition, beginning with a single set to release later this year — the title of which has not yet been revealed — “diverse content to show Sami’s creative identity as an artist will be introduced.”

Sami Baki also shared the story that inspired his music. After a life-changing experience 6 years ago, Sami explains his music career was his goal in order to be financially independent and live out his passion for music.

“I knew that my ultimate goal was to be a successful music artist but I knew it required a lot of hard work and sleepless nights,” Sami Baki says, “It was a lot of hard work. After a couple of months though, I had landed a paid gig and was making enough to quit my restaurant job and focus more on my music.”

In addition to releasing his solo album, it was announced that Sami Baki is set to open at music events throughout the year. 

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Cardi B Might Be Right But Janet Yellen Denies Recession Claims

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen responded to one of Cardi B’s Twitter posts during an interview with financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin.

Yellen spoke with Sorkin at the New York Times’ DealBook D.C. policy forum on Thursday (June 9). Cardi B became a topic of conversation when Sorkin brought up a tweet she wrote on Sunday (June 5).

“When y’all think they going to announce that we going into a recession?” Cardi B inquired via Twitter.

Sorkin asked Yellen if she was familiar with the rapper.

“I don’t have that much time for her, but I am alive,” the economist said.

Sorkin then sought a response to Cardi B’s question. Yellen downplayed concerns about a recession.

“Don’t look to me to announce it,” she said. “I’m not going to announce it. I don’t think we’re going to have a recession.”

Yellen added, “Consumer spending is very strong. Investment spending is solid. I expect growth to slow down.”

While Yellen’s answer might be reassuring to people worried about the state of the economy, she admitted was wrong about inflation. She previously called it “transitory,” but inflation persists for American consumers.

Watch Yellen discuss Cardi B’s Twitter question about a recession below.

Translee Unveils “Social Currency” EP

By: Shirley Ju Updated Category: Music
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Translee is Alabama hip-hop royalty, and he’s been making waves in the music industry for quite some time now. 

Signed to Atlanta legend T.I.’s Hustle Gang imprint, the rising star continues to deliver what he can to the rap game and hip-hop culture, priding himself in spitting nothing but the truth.  

Now, he returns with his latest EP titled Social Currency, which can be defined as the actual or potential resources your presence in the community creates! He states, “Your social currency is your influence. How much influence do you have and what are you doing with that influence? How are you spending your social currency?”

For Translee, his Social Currency is music, giving, and love. He continues “So I choose to speak life into people with my influence!” 

The EP boasts 6 songs with guest appearances from King of the South T.I. and Zip k, narrated by hip-hop legend NuFace (#Nufacewasthere). 

The vibes are provided by producers by Snipe Young, Halftyme Slim, Todd Marshall and King YYume. Fans can expect another EP in the next month, followed by a masterpiece album in the fall.

With the new upcoming music, Translee will show he’s one of those artists that comes once in a generation.

Watch Ceasar Christian And Lil Mama “Push It”

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Ceasar Christian, the rapper known for remixing the iconic “Push It” single featuring the one-and-only Lil Mama, is making moves right and left. Life is imitating art as he moves from dropping his single to having a release party for his new mini-movie at Black Ink Atlanta to starting new viral challenges… 

I, push it, all the way to the limit/I probably need me a million/before I have me some children

As Lil Mama mentioned in an interview on the video set of “Push It,” “Ceasar is an amazing artist. I can’t wait for y’all to get a load of him and what he got to bring to the table. Talented, for real. My family heard his verse and was like, ‘Yo…the boy go hard!’” Christian’s flow is reminiscent of Jeezy with a fresh swag, and the samples from the Salt N Pepa classic are elevated by Lil Mama’s sound. 

The party at Black Ink Atlanta to celebrate the release of his “Like” mini-movie starring comedian Renny and his upcoming single drop “2Real” featuring Trap Beckham had Ceasar riding the wave he’s been on ever since he dropped his fire video and remix of the Lil Mama collab. Black Ink Atlanta was swagged out with fans and photographers for the release event. The premiere showing of the mini-movie and Q&A with the artists made the night an amazing success.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW RECAP OF ATLANTA RELEASE PARTY 

After Ceasar Christian finished his latest release party in Atlanta with Trap Beckham and Renny he came back into the limelight with his latest trend: the booty phone challenge! Adding a new layer to the ubiquitous “money phone” posts, Ceasar is calling on all the rappers to pose with something a little more sexy next time…

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BOOTY PHONE CHALLENGE POST ON INSTAGRAM

FBG Cash Shot And Killed In Chicago By Unknown Gunman

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The hip-hop community has been rocked by another death, with the murder of FBG Cash.

According to reports, the Chicago rapper was shot and killed in broad daylight, as he sat in his vehicle.

A black Cadillac pulled up next to the 31-year-old’s vehicle, which was parked on the 1600 block of West 81st Street around 5:30 a.m. this morning (June 10th).

A gunman hopped out and open fire, striking the rapper and a 29-year-old woman sitting in the car with him.

FBG Cash was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn to be treated, but he eventually succumbed to his injuries.

The unidentified woman was struck in the back and arm by gunfire and is reportedly in critical condition.

FBG Cash was part of the Fly Boy Gang, which was engaged in a bitter feud with rappers associated with Lil Durk and O Block.

In October of 2021, five members associated with O Block were indicted on RICO conspiracy charges for the murder of FBG Duck, who was shot and killed in August 2020.

FBG Duck was shot outside of a high-end clothing store in the opulent Gold Coast neighborhood.

Charles Liggins a.k.a. “C Murda,” Kenneth Roberson a.k.a. “Kenny Mac,” Christopher Thomas a.k.a. “C Thang,” Tacarlos Offerd a.k.a “Los” and Marcus Smart a.k.a. “Muwop” have been charged with committing murder in aid of racketeering and numerous firearm charges.

Many felt FBG Cash was taking subliminal shots at late O Block member King Von after he took a picture in front of the deceased rapper’s mural.

In March, Lil Dirk dropped a diss record aimed at the FBG crew, called “Computer Murderers,” which called out FBG Wooski, who was shot in the head after attending a funeral in 2018.

On the track, Durk raps: “Sneakin’ pics by Von mural like lil’ bro won’t come out and spin/He ain’t hurt a fly so he ain’t count, I still’ll give him ten…”

So far no arrests have been made in the shooting death of FBG Cash.

Louie Valentino Is ready For The Big Time After Working With Snoop, Too Short, TI And More!

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Features
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Vallejo, California native Louie Valentino (LV) started in the music industry at a young age. Being recognized for his talents in music afforded him opportunities to sign to notable music groups in the bay area by age 7, and by age 12 he was well into a solo career as an artist.

Music wasn’t the only interest as LV always had an entrepreneurial spirit. By building out his other media skills, LV was able to use other career avenues like videography and photography to learn other aspects of the entertainment industry. By surrounding himself in the many facets of music LV was able to identify that he had an ear for quality, especially because he had spent so many years focused on being an artist. The same passion that LV had for learning other areas of music, led him to engineering and It has been a primary focus since. 

After spending time in sessions with other engineers like Young Chariz and Silly Da Man in the early years, LV decided it was time to make an investment into his own studio equipment so that he could take his career to the next level. Fast forward to age 25 and having developed skills more as a notable engineer, LV was able to work exclusively with Bay Area artist Mistah Fab and the client list grew from there. 

LV has engineered out of many studios in the Bay area including the legendary studio “The Grill” in Emeryville California as well as Empire in San Francisco, a popular music label that has been highlighted for its accelerated success of musicians and the like. 

LV has worked with many notable music artists such as Lil Boosie, Snoop Dogg, G-Eazy, The Game,Trey Songs, Gunplay, T.I., Juvenile, Jacquees, E-40, Too-Short, and many more! LV has an ambitious goal of becoming one of the best and the biggest engineers in the music industry and with over 4 million streams and counting, is well on his way to being a contender in the engineering space. 

“The focus has always been to create my own sound and the sauce I add to records will help them stand out”

LV remains a student of the engineering space by studying others who are notable like Teezio, Bainz, Jaycen Joshua, Leslie Brathwaite and Mixed by Ali. LV’s profile can be found among other notable choices in “Engineears” for bookings but it won’t be the only place his name rings in the industry. 

What motivated you to be an engineer?

I’ve been an engineer since I was young doing all my own music and all my friends in the neighborhood used to come to the house or my grandmother’s house to record. But I didn’t start taking it seriously until I found out I was having a baby. I was doing acting at the time and I knew I would have to put it on hold eventually, because that took up a lot of my time so I was like “What can I do to still make the same amount of money?” Or more, so I started taking over doing Mistah Fab music, found a studio to work out of and from there everything just took off. Especially during covid my client list was super long. Once it started getting serious I started watching more videos and reading books to get an understanding of everything and shadowing other big engineers.

AllHipHop: What was it about that part of the game that got you hooked?

What got me hooked on engineering is when new clients came in and did sessions I would put a ruff mix on their records and they would get hella juiced like, “Bro you’re super dope. I’ve never had anyone make me sound like this before.” And I was doing simple little things drops in the beat telephone effects on the voice little delays and they loved it. So from there I knew I was really on to something. Especially working with singers I would hear a reference of their work with other engineers and be like this is trash. I know I could take your sound to the next level and that’s what I did created my own sauce.

AllHipHop:Didn’t you try to rap? What made you shift gears?

AllHipHop: I wouldn’t say I tried to rap. I did rap and had some great success with my career especially starting so young. I never stopped. I just took a break to find myself as an artist, what my sound and lane are, and what my fans like and dislike. I also felt like me learning engineering all the way would take my sound to the next level and it did. And the best part for me is I got an intern/assistant and put him up on so much game on how to mix an after session. After session he got my sound down and knows how to make me sound like I would if I mixed it myself.

AllHipHop:Do you think you will go back to being an artist? 

I’m still an artist. I’ve got four projects fully completed and over 50 singles just sitting waiting to be released. My Ep “Late Night Hype ” Part 1 & 2 is definitely coming soon then after that my album ” Welcome To Louieville ” is dropping.

AllHipHop: Who has been the most pleasure working with?

To be honest all my clients are a pleasure working with. Mistah Fab is definitely one every session. We have had is always creative and a different style of rap. Lil Boosie is also another artist that’s dope to work with great energy, funny as hell, and never a dull moment. I just finished working on MMG artist GUNPLAY’s new album. I mixed the majority of the album. It was definitely fun trying to take the rough mixes and turn them into something next level. 

AllHipHop: What is the most important aspect of being an engineer? 

The most important aspect of being an engineer to me is taking the song to the next level, and having as much creativity as possible. Engineers have the biggest job at the end of the day the producer makes the beat the artist makes the song then it’s your job to make it sound amazing. There are plenty of songs out there that are terrible because they weren’t mixed the right way or don’t have any creativity to them. With me, I try to focus on making sure all the vocals are crispy, clean, and clear. The beat has life space and bottom that hits hard to make you feel it. So to all the artists out there stop being cheap and going to these hole in the wall studios get you a real tracking engineer an engineer that really knows how to mix and can take your vision to the next level that way when you hear your song you can sit back and excited about it but also visualize what your listening too.

AllHipHop: Can you tell what are some of the best engineered album in rap history? From your point of view. 

I definitely feel like all the Kendrick Lamar albums are mixed to perfection and I haven’t heard anything in Hip-Hop mixed like that in a long time so ima just end it there on that note, shout out to mixed by Ali.

AllHipHop: Salute.

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Defjam Presents: OHNO – Sunshine In A Bag EP 

By: Staff Writer Updated Category: Music
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OHNO is a 24-year-old rapper, out of Los Angeles, who focuses on the calm, and the happy, as opposed to the b#######, that comes with life. He’s been through a lot and seen a vast spectrum of experiences that have made him into the creative that he is today. Born in Anaheim in 1996, OHNO’s childhood wasn’t an easy breeze. His father left the family when he was eight years old, leading to his mother having to do whatever it took to support her family.

This included selling drugs, which kept her away from her kids, and her kids either living with family or friends. Every few months, they’d be in basements, cars, houses of family members, and more—just doing what it took to move forward.

When he was 12 years old, OHNO’s mom got deported from the United States for being what’s called a “coyote”—or someone who smuggles people into the United States from Mexico. This led to OHNO and his siblings going to live with his aunt, and then OHNO getting kicked out for getting in trouble at just 14 years old. Through the pain and trauma, OHNO turned to music. When he was in elementary school, he was inspired by Chris Brown’s dancing and singing to dream about performing—even going so far as keeping a notepad where he’d jot down rap lines and potential dance moves that he’d practice.

He’d also listened to everything from CIara and Gang Starr, to Debbie Deb, Zapp and Roger, Metallica, and a vast variety of music from both today and yesterday that define his approach to music today. At 14, having already recorded his first song at his aunt’s house on a $100 USB microphone cord, OHNO went to Los Angeles to act on his already festering love for music.

He’d already been out there for a couple of years with friends, skateboarding and making songs inspired by what he’d been hearing in various households. But once he got kicked out, that’s when things started to get serious.

He found a place in Watts and started to seriously record music. Around this time, in 2014, OHNO found his first rap moniker: Relevant. He was a part of a collective called “Atlast” that focused on making boom-bap rap. He released his first project, The BurgundyandChips & Hennessythat year. But after a while, he realized the scope of his vision over the course of a couple of years, through projects like the ClubandBirthday Present, and realized that he wanted to make bigger records outside of the scope of that particular sound. And so as he found a fanbase in boom-bap, he alienated it to pursue a new creative vision, losing some of his built supporters at the time.

But upon pursuing the new aesthetic, they returned—and then some. Now, OHNO’s at the top of his game, making the music he wants, and, after eight total projects so far, finally comfortable and preparing for the next step. He’s in the middle of recording a multitude of singles, to continue building and shaping the fanbase that has remained loyal and keeps growing. Within the next year, he wants to drop an album full of the best work that he’s ever done. From dealing with so much trauma to being firmly in control of his future, OHNO is ready for the next step with his EP “SunshineinaBag” out June 10th, 2022

RZA Set To Release ‘Bobby Digital And The Pit of Snakes’ Graphic Novel & Soundtrack

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Robert “RZA” Diggs is bringing back his Bobby Digital alter ego for a brand new Z2 Comics-backed graphic novel and soundtrack. RZA, Vasilis Lolos, and Ryan O’Sullivan wrote the storyline for RZA Presents: Bobby Digital and The Pit of Snakes.

“The character Bobby Digital getting his first official first graphic novel is a long-overdue achievement,” says RZA. “Growing up as an avid comic reader, it’s an honor to add my creativity to this amazing platform of storytelling.”

The Wu-Tang Clan member also adds, “Z2 Comics understands that music artists resonate in the comic book/graphic novel world and this relationship is destined to grow.”

In addition, Vasilis Lolos illustrated Bobby Digital and The Pit of Snakes and created the soundtrack’s cover art. 36 Chambers ALC/MRNK will release the 8-song album. The project includes the first single “We Push” featuring Stone Mecca.

“As a longtime fan of RZA and his musical legacy, there was nothing more flattering than the chance to collaborate on this graphic novel and witness it inspire a brand new record of the same name,” states Joshua Frankel of Z2 Comics.

Joshua Frankel continues, “Skillfully harmonizing music and story is the ultimate goal of our Z2 music books, and there is no better example of this than RZA Presents: Bobby Digital and The Pit of Snakes.”

RZA will release Bobby Digital and The Pit of Snakes graphic novel and soundtrack on July 22. Z2 Comics also offers several exclusive bundles of the novel, including different deluxe editions and extras. 

The company previously worked with Vince Staples, Public Enemy, Machine Gun Kelly, Cypress Hill, and other recording artists. American publishing company Simon & Schuster globally distributes Z2 Comics.

Post Malone Presents “Twelve Carat Toothache Listening Experience” Video

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Music star Post Malone returned last week with his fourth full-length studio LP. The Republic recording artist drop Twelve Carat Toothache on June 3.

Prior to the release of the album, Post Malone invited his friends and family to hear the new project for the first time. Director Micah Bickham filmed the special event for Amazon Music’s Rotation, the streaming company’s Hip Hop and R&B brand.

Post Malone’s “Twelve Carat Toothache Listening Experience” arrived on YouTube yesterday (June 9). The 44-minute video has already collected over 190,000 views and 14,000 likes on the platform.

“I’m just trying to recreate the feeling that you get in the studio, hearing it at 6 am, just hanging out and having fun,” said Post Malone about the Twelve Carat Toothache listening session. “I originally wanted to do it in a spaceship. But it’s not possible – so I’m told.”

Industry prognosticators expect Twelve Carat Toothache will open with around 130,000 first-week units. That total would likely put Post Malone in a tight race for #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti.

2018’s Beerbongs & Bentleys and 2019’s Hollywood’s Bleeding reached #1. Both albums earned Multi-Platinum certifications from the RIAA. 2016’s Stoney peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200 and eventually reached 5x-Platinum status.

Post Malone also has three Diamond-certified singles. “Congratulations” featuring Quavo (11x-Platinum), “Rockstar” featuring 21 Savage (10x-Platinum), and “Sunflower” with Swae Lee (11x-Platinum) have each crossed the 10 million sales mark.

Da Brat & Wife Jesseca Dupart Talk IVF Pregnancy Complications

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Shawntae “Da Brat” Harris and Jesseca “Judy” Dupart tied the knot in Georgia earlier this year. The married couple has experienced some serious difficulties in an attempt to have a child.

Jesseca Dupart and Da Brat recently stopped by The Tamron Hall Show to talk about the in vitro fertilization process. Dupart nearly came to tears as she discussed the hardships of trying to have a baby.

“[Da Brat] never experienced [motherhood] and she is a very caring person. She is the most nurturing person I’ve ever met in my whole entire life. So I just think that that would be great and anything that I’m able to give her in this lifetime I will,” expressed Jesseca Dupart.

The Kaleidoscope Hair Products founder added, “I was hospitalized with blood clots. It’s just been a lot but we were not giving up.” Da Brat added, “I have been to the doctor more than I ever have in my whole life. Goodness. How many pap smears a woman got to get? Damn.”

In addition, Da Brat confirmed she is working on new music. As one of the most successful female rappers to emerge from the 1990s, Brat established herself as a mainstream act with numerous Top 40 hits.

The Chicago-bred emcee/actress became the first solo female rapper to receive a Platinum plaque for an album. 1994’s Funkdafied cross the 1 million sales mark in 1995 after peaking at #11 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Da Brat made it into the Billboard 200’s Top 10 with the 2000 studio LP Unrestricted. That body of work reached Platinum status too. Her catalog also contains the Gold-certified Anuthatantrum.