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Ksoo Not Worried About His Own Dad Testifying Against Him In Double-Murder Trial

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Rapper Ksoo’s dad thinks testifying against his son in court is the right thing to do. He defended his decision on social media earlier this week.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, Abdul Robinson Sr. decided to he would be working with prosecutors in an effort to put both of his sons away for several murders. 

Hakeem “Ksoo” Robinson, 23, is charged with first-degree murder. Abdul Robinson Jr., 27, is charged with second-degree murder. The father and son are accused of killing rival rappers Lil Buck and Bibby. 

Robinson Sr. was also charged as an accessory after the fact to first-degree murder.

Abdul Robinson Sr. stated in a since-deleted Instagram post, “If it was me and my Daddy (Shaka tip) in a situation like this, I would’ve been freed my daddy along time ago,” he wrote. “NO MATTER WHAT MY CONSEQUENCES WOULD’VE BEEN(no justification needed).”

“Especially if he’s a good/great daddy(datpart) He could do more for me out of jail than in jail/prison!!!! WHO LEAVE THERE DADDY IN JAIL TO ROT??? ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU KNOW HE INNOCENT,” he continued in the post.

He said, “I would’ve been stood up and said my daddy ain’t got a F**K thing to do with nothing!!! You n***as and b***hes out in that free world talk that talk out there until its time to walk that walks FACING THAT LIFE SENTENCE!!!!!. #FreeGood/GreatDads #yeaiknyallnvrdo.”

The father, who police believe is being targeted for cooperating, has been moved out of the Duval County Jail for his safety.

Ksoo is not concerned about his dad flipping on him, according to the rapper’s lawyer Christopher DeCoste. 

“This is yet another witness that came to them in handcuffs—we’re not concerned. The government has repeatedly said how bad of a guy the father is now they present him as some pillar of truth,” DeCoste told News 4. “All their witnesses—convicted criminals that were pending prosecution—have motive to lie to save themselves. Meanwhile, we have the truth like the video and witnesses that prove Mr. Robinson cannot be the shooter. That’s why we’re not concerned.”

B.o.B Blames Ex-Manager After Being Sued For $3 Million In Unpaid Royalties

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B.o.B. faces a $3 million lawsuit for unpaid royalties.

According to court documents obtained by Digital Music News and TMZ, Round Hill Music and Artists Rights Management sued B.o.B for breach of contract. The multi-platinum selling rapper pointed the finger at his ex-manager, suggesting the deal was something he didn’t know about.

“I have not seen the lawsuit but am aware my former manager had entered into agreements without my knowledge,” he told TMZ. “I take my business seriously and look forward to getting to the truth of what happened.”

B.o.B allegedly entered an agreement with RAZOR/TEI, which obtained the rights to “collect certain royalties” from the former Atlantic Records artist in 2017. RAZOR/TEI transferred those rights to Artists Rights Management, which was acquired by Round Hill Music.

“In an intentional violation of the Assignment Agreement, Defendants have prevented Plaintiffs from collecting the royalties that Plaintiffs are contractually entitled to collect,” the lawsuit claims. “Defendants’ breach of the Assignment Agreement also constitutes an Event of Default under the terms of the Security Agreement, giving Plaintiffs the right to exercise all remedies provided for in the Security Agreement and by Article 9 of the New York Uniform Commercial Code.”

The plaintiffs are seeking at least $3,000,000 along with attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses. B.o.B has 20 days to respond to the lawsuit.

Grandmaster Jay Found Guilty

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: News
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Grandmaster Jay, who’s real name is John Fitzgerald Johnson, was found found guilty on two counts today after standing trial for roughly 4 days.

He was indicted last year on federal charges that accused him of pointing a rifle at law officials during a protest on September 4, 2020. He was charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers and brandishing a firearm in connection with a violent crime.

Prosecutors and authorities maintain the leader of the NFAC (Not F##king Around Coalition) pointed a firearm at members of the US Secret Service and the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) while they were on the roof at the Jefferson County Grand Jury Building.

Grandmaster Jay vehemently objected to the state’s description of what happened.

He told AllHipHop in a previous interview flatly: “I didn’t do anything wrong. I didn’t break any laws.”

There was numerous facets of the case to support that the Black militia leader meant no harm to the law officials.

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For example, both sides of the case acknowledge that Grandmaster Jay, authorities and others met prior to the convening of the NFAC to speak about logistics as well as working together to keep people safe.

According to the prosecution, they said also stressed that the guns of the NFAC would need to stay pointed down. They charged at the leader of the organization pointed up, regarded as a “higher ready position.” This was counter to what they agreed upon, the prosecutor alleged.

Grandmaster Jay‘s attorney charged that clearly did not seek to shoot anyone on the rooftop. There is even video footage of him corresponding with authorities on the ground. He charged that he was simply pointing his light on the roof, because thought teenagers were on the roof with paintball guns.

United States attorney Joseph Ansari reportedly showed the NFAC leader pointing his ASR-15 at the law men with several angles.

Numerous members of the NFAC, who were all dressed in black, were in attendance at today’s trial.

When Grandmaster Jay and the NFAC first came to prominence, in the aftermath of the murders of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, there was a groundswell of support from the Hip-Hop community. After his arrest, those voices have quieted.

The Hip-Hop artists, they need to be talking abut this,” said a source, who chose anonymity, told AllHipHop.

Reports say Jay will remain incarcerated until he is sentenced on August 22, 2022.

“Support the GoFundMe and let’s take it to the Supreme Court,” the source concluded.

DJ Quik’s Son Arrested For Suspicion Of Murder After Fight Leads To Gunplay And Death

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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DJ Quik is dealing with some serious family drama after his son was arrested for his alleged involvement in a murder earlier this week.

The legendary producer/rapper’s son David M. Blake Jr has been booked on suspicion of murder, the Downey, California Police Department has confirmed.

The 27-year-old worked as a council liaison for Compton City Councilman Isaac Galvan.

According to police, Blake was involved in an altercation with a 33-year-old named Julio Cardoza on Wednesday (May 25th). The fight escalated to gunplay, and Cardoza was rushed to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. He later succumbed to his injury.

David M. Blake Jr. is currently being held on a $2 million bond.

David Blake Jr. briefly took up a career rapping, like his famous father. He dropped several videos and songs under the moniker D Blake.

Unfortunately, this is not the first serious family drama DJ Quik has faced involving his children.

Quik’s daughter, Davieanna Marlena Blake, was charged over the tragic death of his grandson in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2013. 

In that incident, DJ Quik’s daughter’s boyfriend, Darnell Moses Alvarez, disciplined the child for wetting the bed. Tragically, the young child suffered a lacerated liver, internal bleeding, bruising, and other signs of severe trauma.

Taviana Blake was charged with first-degree murder and held on a $250,000 bond, while Darnell Moses Alvarez’s bond was set at $500,000.

Gangsta Boo Accused Of Drug Use On Marriage Reality Show

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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Boo.

You know we love Gangsta Boo over here!

However, the queen of Memphis got herself in a little bit of drama recently. Her and her man were on Marriage Boot Camp and were unfortunately kicked off, because of the discovery of a white powdery substance.

Now, that could be a small amount of baby powder. Maybe it was salt in a baggie. Or, maybe as implied by the producers of the show, it was drugs. Anybody that knows Gangsta Boo and the Three 6 Mafia crew, pretty much knows that they used to indulge in some drug use. So right now they may not…or MAY. We don’t know!

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However, those that know Gangsta Boo, know that she has evolved in tremendous ways beyond the drug culture that once populated their souls. In fact, she has advised us fans on some pretty healthy options of living. In her expulsion from the show, Boo made it clear that she did not know what they were talking about. In a Twitter rant, she said that they were clearly looking to get a jump on the ratings and she left the door open for more reality TV.

However, I want to know what the deal is, because we need to get to the bottom of this situation. Based on the comments that I have seen, people believe that she is on that stuff. And they are saying that they hope she gets help for her problem! If there is a problem, I want her to get help. But what we are not going to do is assume that our Baby Boo is on drugs! Do you know how these reality shows do! Its all in the edit!

Take a look at this and you be the judge.

On IG, she said the following in a now deleted post:

“You would think that someone like @drish would have a better choice of delivery, when he is trying to be all ‘professional’…Not sure if he just a TV ‘Dr’ when the cameras are on or in real life when they are off.”

“This is #mentalhealthawareness month so if you care so much about ppl health, with SO much ‘concern and sincerity,’ why did YOU noticeably allow ppl to be on prescription meds while drinking alcohol in front of you?? Everything was on camera. Don’t pretend like you didn’t know.”

On Twitter, she said more.

“Talk about staged and gaslight 😅 sheeesh

Not the soundbite sniff sniff while I walked into a open closet mic’d up with the door wide open chile lmao

Me and my homegirl DIED laughing..It was almost like watching a cartoon.

On god

The edits were SO trash.

I get it but, the fact that Ole boy can eyeball work like Gorilla Zoe and can tell what something is in a bag [they planted and staged] is beyond me chile haha. Not the meth 😅”

They set up Boo and Emmet!

What do you think?

Kanye West Loses Another Attorney In His Divorce Case

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Kanye West’s legal team is undergoing more changes amid his divorce proceedings.

According to The Blast, attorney Samantha Spector filed to withdraw from the case. She cited irreconcilable issues with her client.

Spector, who previously represented Dr. Dre’s ex-wife Nicole Young in her divorce, joined Kanye’s legal team after he fired Chris Melcher. Ye axed Melcher prior to a judge declaring Kim Kardashian legally single in March.

Kanye lost Spector but still has representation in the case. He is reportedly being represented by a Pennsylvania lawyer who isn’t a divorce attorney.

Kardashian filed to divorce Kanye in February 2021. She listed “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split.

Kanye married Kardashian in 2014. They have four children.

“True Love,” a Kanye collaboration with the late XXXTentacion, hit streaming services on Thursday (May 26). The track references Ye’s custody battle with his ex-wife.

“Wait, when you see the kids? I’ll see y’all tomorrow/ Wait, when the sun set? I see y’all tomorrow/ Wait, when I pick ’em up, I feel like they borrowed/ When I gotta return them, scan ’em like a barcode/ Wait, no hard feelings, but these feelings hard though,” he raps on the track.

Listen to the song below.

Scarface Scolds Ted Cruz For Attending NRA Convention In Wake Of Uvalde School Shooting

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Scarface called out Texas Senator Ted Cruz in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting in Uvalde.

The Hip Hop legend condemned Cruz for appearing at the NRA’s convention in Houston on Friday (May 27). Scarface wondered why the Republican politician attended the event after 19 children and two adults were shot and killed at an elementary school on May 24.

“Man @tedcruz has no compassion for anything or anyone,” Scarface wrote via Twitter. “You took off at a time your constituents needed you most you flew to Cancun during the freeze, you let a man insult your wife, your father, hell he insulted you, and now you’re a trumpet you dare to show up at NRA convention?”

He added, “Ay @tedcruz imagine the terror those little 4th graders faced, the pain tha families are dealing with right now, This is a bad time to attend an NRA convention, btw I have a 4th grader, and I also have an assault rifle I’d be willing to part with my weapon, but NOT my 4th grader.”

Scarface later posted a link to an Axios report, which listed the lawmakers benefiting from the gun lobby’s donations. Cruz reportedly accepted the most money from gun rights groups.

Pete Rock Slams Drill Rap, Calls It “Trash”

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Pete Rock criticized drill rap in a since-deleted Instagram post on Thursday (May 26).

The legendary producer shared his thoughts about drill rap alongside footage of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The clip showed the mayor referencing a drill rap video at a press conference about school safety.

“Drill Rap!! Thats trash hop not hip hop,” Pete Rock wrote. “I been told yall about this kinda s###. idc call me what you want but that kinda hip hop is doo doo and it disrupts the soul i told yall that already man lol smh. Nobody speaks up on this trash lol.”

He continued, “Drill rap not even for the birds or the streets is the result of greed, people with no talent, and the destruction of the culture. Yall never see the play when it’s happening and everyone complains but does not speak up and say a word. Now this! this how we going out? Its on social media but who is really promoting this? talk about that smh.”

Pete Rock’s since-deleted post wasn’t the first time he’s shown his disdain for drill rap. Earlier this month, he also denounced it on Twitter.

“SOMEBODY GOTTA SHOW THEM WHAT REAL MUSIC AND LYRICS ARE,” he wrote. “THIS AINT IT!!! THEY DYING OVER THIS STUFF CUZ THATS NOT MUSIC.”

View the press conference featured in Pete Rock’s Instagram post below. The portion he clipped begins around the 29-minute mark.

Yung Rizzo Drops New EDM Crossover with “Run It”

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The latest by Bay Area Filipino-American music artist, Yung Rizzo, is bringing in the heat early this summer season. The emerging artist crosses over to the EDM realm with a new vibe and good energy with his new single, “Run It.”

Despite the genre crossover, the strong points of the song bring out Yung Rizzo’s diversity in flow and delivery. In addition to the personable and edgy performance value, this release is also quite distinctive because of the sheer quality of the production, which is pieced together by Mehr Enayati, who has also produced the rapper’s Spotify Viral 50 song, “Still Here.”

The track has been added by Spotify ‘s editorial playlist, New Music Friday, alongside top artists such as Harry Styles, Jason Derulo, and more. Yung Rizzo is currently working on his debut album and with his latest release, we can only expect an eclectic catalog for his fans.

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Joony is Back with “Pretty In Black”, His First Official LP of 2022.

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music News
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The 11-track offering features Joony’s (@joonyoftv) signature feeling of melancholy that pairs well with his excellent ear for production. After catching significant steam with his Fast & Furious-inspired single “Drifting In Tokyo,” the 21-year-old creative digs deep in his artistic bag to bring a versatile full-length effort.

Coming off the heels of his tantalizing performance at Broccoli City Festival 2022, the “Say My Name” MC hosted bi-coastal listening parties to build excitement for his new album. The DMV-bred recording act teased some of his upcoming work for jam-packed rooms in LA & NYC.

Pretty In Black feels like summer. Joony was a one-person show for most of the project but picked up some exciting features. Jordan Ward offered some fire vocal help on “ZOOM ZOOM,” while Lily Rayne connected with Baby Joon on “BE OTW,” an Afrobeats infused bop.

The Brent Faiyaz/Lost Kids co-signee has some heavy hitters on the production side. The beat for “MISERY” is from Grammy-nominated producer Charlie Heat and “HIGHS LOWS” features production from multi-platinum super-producer CashMoneyAP.

Joony is positioning himself to become the next big star from the DC Metro area. After gaining massive support from highly respected publications like Billboard, Lyrical Lemonade, and DJ Booth, the writing is on the wall. Pretty In Black is not just a random title. It means something to the budding superstar. He wants people of color to embrace who they are and understand the power within them.

He hopes to continue climbing the ranks and using his platform to create change in the upcoming years. His 11-track album discusses love, growth, and acceptance. Joony’s life changes every day, and Pretty In Black perfectly captures his mindset as he maneuvers through all of the changes.

Press play on Joony’s newest LP, Pretty In Black, on the streaming platform of your choice today!

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Young Dolph’s Family May Have To Wait Years To Get Justice

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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The judge presiding over the Young Dolph murder case, where two men who were indicted for the rapper’s death, says the case may not go to trial for a long time.

According to WREG, on Friday, May 27th, Judge Lee Coffee told the chart-topper’s family that it might be years before justice might be offered to them.

Dolph was shot dead in front of the Makeda Cookie Shop in Memphis in November of 2021.

The two suspects, Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith were caught on surveillance camera at the death scene.

The men appeared in the Memphis courtroom for a bond hearing. However, the hearing was reset for later in the summer, on July 1st. According to the judge, the defense made the request so that he could finish going through the process of discovery.

After declaring the request, the judge relayed the message to the family that the trial might transpire in 2022 or even 2023.

Coffee said, “This case is probably going to be in this court for a while. It takes a while for first-degree murder cases to be at a point where they can be tried.”

As reported by AllHipHop.com, Johnson and Smith are charged with Young Dolph’s murder. 

Both men are currently being held without bond and have been in custody since January 2022.

They pleaded not guilty in a February hearing.

Drake Wins $1M After Betting On Golden State To Win WCF ‘Chip

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Thanks to the Golden State Warriors, gambler Drake has won big in a sports bet after a couple of bad calls. 

Stephen Curry led the team to a win over the Mavericks in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals, helping the chart-topper cash out $1 million.

At the top of the playoff season, on April 15th, Drake bet $200,000 on the Warriors to win the West through the Stake app. With this win, the “God’s Plan” rapper earned five times that amount in money.

This will be the Golden State Warriors’ 6th time going to the NBA Finals in 8 years. However, it is the league’s first time awarding a player (Steph Curry, of course) the Magic Johnson Western Conference Finals MVP trophy.

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As reported by AllHipHop.com, Drake has a partnership with the betting app Stake to wager on various sporting events, ranging from basketball and football to MMA fights.

Big win aside, the world knows Drake loves all things basketball and Canada-related. So, it wasn’t a surprise to anyone that he was super hyped for J. Cole’s Canadian Elite Basketball debut. 

From the comforts of his home as he flip-flopped from the Golden State and Maverick game, he caught a glimpse of his fellow rapper’s debut for the Elite Basketball League in Canada. 

The North Carolina rapper played for the Scarborough Shooting Stars last night, although the team lost 89-80 to the Guelph Nighthawks. J. Cole finished with 3 points, 1 assist, and 1 rebound. 

“Cole did a great job, and he played his heart out, and I think what he brings is also excitement, and he brings a certain fan base that we want to continue to see the game. I think all those things are great things for everybody,” said Scarborough head coach Chris Exilus.

He wrote on IG, “It’s real @scarboroughshootingstars my brother just checked in.”

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Rapper Trae Tha Truth Helps The Victims Of The Uvalde School Shooting

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Philanthropist and rapper Trae Tha Truth has opened up his heart and wallet to the victims of last week’s deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Never one to sit back and do nothing, the “Restless” hit-maker scheduled time to sit with the families of those children murdered while at the Robb Elementary school.

He offered assistance and extended free therapy and counseling to students impacted by the strategy through a partnership with the Never Walk Alone organization.

He met with the families of Amerie Jo Garza, Eliahana Cruz Torres, and Jackie Cazares on Thursday, May 26th. He will help map out a plan for the families with the Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home to bury the children.

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In addition to reaching out to the people hurt most, he spoke with Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate running for Governor and former United States presidential candidate.

On Instagram Trae Tha Truth posted about his visit with the politician,. 

“Just Touched Down and Pulled Up On @betoorourke Headed to Meet Tha Families and Funeral Homes To Figure Out Every Way We Can Assist The Families In Uvalde For The Kids Who Lost They Lives.”

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The artist was initially scheduled to visit the White House to speak with President Biden as an advocate for people who have been wrongfully murdered by police.

However, the Uvalde massacre and the Buffalo supermarket mass shooting shifted his focus. Trae Tha Truth took to social media to talk about his efforts to help the Buffalo and Uvalde tragedy victims.

He wrote, “PSA … On Behalf Of Myself And Never Walk Alone We Formed A Team That Will Do Free Counseling And Therapy For All The Families and Children In Uvalde And The People Of Buffalo NY, I Gave My Word And We Will Stand With You You Can Contact 832-589-0771 We Now Have trained licensed professionals to assist you during this time. we Have A Team That Will Cover Every Aspect Of Mental Health And Help.”

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As reported by AllHipHop.com, his work is not limited to big headline breaking news stories, but to small injustices as well. Like helping an elderly woman who was robbed in an armed attack. 

After seeing the video of her being assaulted, Trae Tha Truth took to social media to offer his assistance to the senior.

He posted on IG, “Maan… This S### Aint Cool At All, Women And Kids Dont Go…. What if this was one Of Our Momma Or Grandma,” Trae question in the caption. “Real Ones Cant Cosign This… Yall Get Me Her Info…… This Aint The Code At All….. Yall Get Me To Her…” 

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“A lot of families need us more than ever right now so I will be in the field,” the rapper said. Trae the Truth is a superhero on the beats and in real life.

FakeFree KP Taps Benny The Butcher In New Visual “INDUSTREETS”

By: Shirley Ju Updated Category: Music
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FakeFree KP might just be the hottest rapper out of Philly, and this link-up between himself and Benny The Butcher is precisely what the streets have been waiting for.

The rising star recently tapped the Griselda rapper in his new single and visual for “INDUSTREETS,” which detailed exactly why the two MCs are not your typical music industry artists.

But when it comes to Hip-Hop, both rappers have the skillsets to be one of the greats. Hailing from the Southwest region of Philadelphia, KP is a rising star who creates heartfelt music to connect and inspire, with lyrics inspired by real-life experiences and happenings for the masses to relate to.

So how’d the collab come together?

KP explains, “He was a perfect fit for it since he’s had a very organic route to his fanbase, and the success he’s having today. I felt he’d know exactly what I was going through and could relate to the record tremendously. I’ve known Benny since 2019 and we see eye to eye on a few things when it comes to music. When I asked him to get on the record, he was more than willing.”

Watch “Industreets” above and remember to always fight for what you want and never give up.

Drake Shouts Out J. Cole For Scarborough Shooting Stars Basketball Debut

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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According to reports, Hip Hop star Jermaine Lamarr Cole signed on as a guard for the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Fellow award-winning rapper Drake expressed pride in J. Cole’s latest move.

Drake posted about J. Cole’s debut with the Scarborough Shooting Stars on Instagram. The Toronto native uploaded a photo of the Dreamville Records leader on the court for Scarborough’s May 26 game against the Guelph Nighthawks.

“It’s real @scarboroughshootingstars my brother just checked in 🤞🏽,” wrote Drake in the Instagram photo’s caption. As of press time, that post amassed more than 400,000 likes.

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Nicholas “Niko” Carino is a co-owner of the Scarborough Shooting Stars. Carino is also associated with the Drake-founded OVO brand. He explained how J. Cole became part of the CEBL expansion franchise.

“You know, Dreamville and OVO are family,” Niko Carino told Complex. “Drake had a birthday party in L.A. last year. The conversation was, ‘I heard you have your team.’ It organically grew from there.”

J. Cole and Scarborough Shooting Stars lost their season opener. The Guelph Nighthawks won the game (89-80). Cole finished with 3 points, 1 assist, and 1 rebound in 14 minutes. Previously, the 37-year-old North Carolinian played in the Basketball Africa League.

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Chance The Rapper Releases “A Bar About A Bar” Music Video

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Chance The Rapper is back with brand new visuals. The Chicago-raised recording artist let loose “A Bar About a Bar” today (May 27).

The self-directed presentation features cinematography by Chicago filmmaker Troy Gueno. Chance The Rapper’s longtime friend/collaborator Vic Mensa and visual artist Nikko Washington make appearances in the music video.

Filmed partially in Chance’s House of Kicks studio, “A Bar About a Bar” includes Nikko Washington creating a painting. The art piece depicts the ideas being discussed in the video. Nikko and Chance unveiled the work at the Art Institute of Chicago on May 25.

In March, Chance The Rapper dropped the “Child of God” single and art experience. Gabonese painter Naïla Opiangah collaborated with the Grammy-winning emcee for the Troy Gueno-directed video.

Chance performed “Child of God” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert back in April. Naïla Opiangah’s artwork was on display at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art and EXPO CHICAGO.

Earlier this year, Chance The Rapper teased a new song with fellow Chicago native Vic Mensa. The two wordsmiths did link up for the Smoko Ono & Beat Butcha-produced “Wraith (Writing Exercise #3)” which landed on Chance’s YouTube channel on May 11.

Nikko Washington’s “A Bar About a Bar” Artwork

N.O.R.E.: My Comments About Rappers Doing Non-Hip Hop Media Weren’t About Cardi B

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Some of Cardi B’s fans had a problem with N.O.R.E.’s recent tweets. On Wednesday, the Drink Champs podcast host called out Hip Hop artists for doing interviews with Ellen DeGeneres and David Letterman.

“I have been the best to this culture I have always put Hip Hop first and I see [you] guys go to Ellen and [David Letterman] and [Zane Lowe] and treat them [with] more respect [than] the culture but [you] say [you] want Black excellence,” posted N.O.R.E. earlier this week.

Cardi B made a highly-publicized appearance on the latest season of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman. A few of the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker’s followers felt N.O.R.E.’s criticism was subtly directed at her.

“Love [I] wasn’t even talking or thinking bout Cardi but love the article,” tweeted N.O.R.E. in response to an AllHipHop.com write-up about his comments. He also added, “S### goes for all [artists]!!! Including me!!”

The native of Queens, New York returned to the social media platform to write, “I literally was not talking bout any artist especially any female artist I was talking bout our culture period we control what’s cool not the outsiders !!!”

N.O.R.E. then doubled down on his original stance. He tweeted, “I love [artists] but hate when artists are acting like artists and that’s such an artist of me ha ha!!!” The man formerly known as Noreaga also declared, “NOBODY IS F###### BIGGER [THAN] THE CULTURE NOBODY IS!!!”

Fellow emcee/podcaster Joe Budden weighed in on the discussion. Budden tweeted, “Just a humble servant of Hip Hop, it only helped raise me and teach me still to this day… N.O.R.E. hit a few points, a lot of [people] use it as [an] entryway and shed it soon as they can. Culture was never vying for acceptance, it was always MAKING them accept it, sadly that line is blurred.”

Isaiah Rashad Says He Identifies As Sexually Fluid

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Isaiah Rashad became a social media trending topic in February after sexually explicit footage leaked to the internet. In the video, a man resembling the Top Dawg Entertainment emcee performs oral sex on another man.

Since that time, Isaiah Rashad had remained mostly quiet about the matter. He did refer to the situation during his set at the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April.

Rashad decided to open up about the sex tape leak and his sexuality during a new interview with rapper-turned-podcaster Joe Budden. A clip from the conversation made its way to social media.

“I’d say I’m sexually fluid,” explained Isaiah Rashad. “I’m still learning about it myself. I’m putting my head in books to find out the basics of it. Basically, I’m not in full control of when I walk into a room, who I’m attracted to.”

The 31-year-old Chattanooga, Tennesse native went on to say, “I’m more attracted to a personality. I’m more attracted sometimes to the intellect, and sometimes it just being attracted to somebody.”

Isaiah Rashad Is Not The Only Non-Heterosexual Rap Star

Joe Budden also asked Isaiah Rashad when he first discovered he was sexually fluid. The House Is Burning album creator explained that realization happened over the last couple of years following several dating experiences.

Isaiah Rashad is the latest Hip Hop artist to publicly reveal his attraction to the same gender. “Old Town Road” hitmaker Lil Nas X famously came out as gay in June 2019 during LGBTQ Pride Month.

Chicago-bred rapper Taylor Bennett let the world know he identifies as bisexual in 2017. Openly gay performer Saucy Santana found success on TikTok with tracks such as 2020’s “Material Girl” and 2021’s “Here We Go.”

After the sex tape hit the internet earlier this year, Isaiah Rashad garnered support from his rap peers like Zoey Dollaz, Chuck Inglish, and CJ Fly. TDE President Terrence “Punch” Henderson Jr also stood up for Rashad against internet trolls.

Cardi B Apologizes For Comments About Politicizing Mass Shootings

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Once again, recording artist Belcalis “Cardi B” Almánzar fermented some controversy online. The Invasion of Privacy album creator’s recent take on the Robb Elementary School shooting apparently upset some social media users.

On Thursday afternoon, Cardi B posted a reaction to the Uvalde, Texas massacre that took place on May 24. An 18-year-old gunman killed nineteen students and two teachers on that day. At least seventeen people were injured.

“These mass shooting events are not the time for political parties or you ‘social media politicians’ to be pushing agendas. People have died! Y’all don’t care or have any consideration for what these families are going thru or how they feel or what they want. Think b4 speak,” tweeted Cardi B.

After one person suggested she was placating left-leaning individuals Cardi replied, “Baby I don’t give a [f###] about liberal, conservative, Republican, democrats RIGHT NOW! I give a f### about the pain these [people’s families] are going through.”

Cardi B Offers An Apology For Offending Anyone

The 29-year-old entertainer returned to the platform to also add, “All mass shootings [are] a senseless act of violence due [to] the easy access of guns, I would never want to stop the conversation pushing for gun reform, I want it to, but comparing trauma because political views should not matter right now. Sorry to those who felt offended or hurt.”

Cardi B went on to specifically call out Fox News for apparently comparing two different mass shootings and the motivations behind the killings. She slammed the right-wing network for sounding “stupid and irrelevant and inconsiderate” in an attempt to “push their agendas.”

Many celebrities have weighed in on school safety, gun reform policies, and political figures since the tragic event in Uvalde. For example, R&B singer John Legend recently blasted Texas Senator Ted Cruz for his response to the Robb Elementary shooting.

M Huncho Blasts Fans For Ridiculing Overwhelmed 14-Year-Old Fan  

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M Huncho is calling out “weird” fans who made fun of a 14-year-old who became overwhelmed following a meeting with his favorite rapper.  

Earlier this week, a video began circulating of the young fan meeting his idol. The boy breaks down as he explains he’s been listening to M Huncho since he was just ten years old. He becomes even more emotional when the rapper promises to hook him up with tickets for his tour. Check out the video below, shared by GRM daily.  

However, the touching moment between the child and his idol was ridiculed by some on social media. M Huncho spoke out in defense of the kid and questioned why anyone had anything negative to say. 

“Don’t understand why people have an opinion on a 14 year old who met me and was overwhelmed,” M Huncho penned on Twitter. “I don’t get it? This kid told me i saved his life…at that point I wonder what did I do or say to change the course of his life…but yet people on twitter want to have an opinion LOL.” 

He further elaborated on why the meeting meant so much to him, as well as the boy. “Let me make it clear…plain and simple. I have more money than I’ve ever had followers or listeners. But this is what’s important to me more than anything else. Understanding that I bought a change into peoples lives.” 

The “TrapWave” pioneer then explained his philanthropic contributions to anyone doubting his intentions. 

“I’ve started working on multiple community projects in the borough of BRENT,” M Huncho declared. “Then we can take it across the whole of London. Don’t ever downplay my ting when I’m doing more for my community in my PRIVATE LIFE, than any of you opinionated peasants have in private or public.” 

Finally, he doubled down with the tweet, “M############ weird as hell…” 

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Meanwhile, M Huncho released his debut album Chasing Euphoria last week (May 20) following a string of hit mixtapes. The project features some of the best of the U.K.’s lyricists with collaborations, including Potter Payper, D-Block Europe, Wretch 32, Ghetts, Headie One, and BNXN. Check it out below.  

M Huncho Chasing Euphoria