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Teyana Taylor Announces “The Last Rose Petal 2… Farewell Tour”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Back in September 2021, Teyana Taylor informed her followers that she was saying goodbye to live touring with “The Last Rose Petal… Farewell Tour.” That trek ended in November, but Taylor just revealed additional dates for part two.

“The Last Rose Petal 2… Farewell Tour” kicks off in Los Angeles, California on August 3 at the Hollywood Palladium. Teyana Taylor will also hit other cities such as Las Vegas, Houston, Atlanta, London, and Paris.

The 31-year-old Harlem native wrote on Instagram:

I kept my promise… I told you I would come back for you #TLRP2 is here! Come out and watch me, leave it all out on the stage… One last time… Just for you & as my last rose petal falls….🥀

Pre sale tickets will go live TODAY here’s the presale password: FAREWELL

TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY @ 10AM! VISIT HERE FOR TICKETS: http://www.TeyanaTaylorTour.com link also in bio!

P.S. make sure y’all get y’all tickets early cause I don’t wanna hear y’all a#### complaining about s### being sold out! 😩😩😩😂😂😂😂❤️ If you don’t see your city up there that means I already did your city &/or even a encore on #TLRP1!! So TLRP2 is for all the cities that I did not get to hit during part 1. However If you see a city on part 2 that I already did in part 1 those cites are getting encores because the venues was not big enough to hold the amount of people that showed up 🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀

I kept my promise… I told you I would come back for you #TLRP2 is here! Come out and watch me, leave it all out on the stage… One last time… Just for you & as my last rose petal falls….🥀

Pre sale tickets will go live TODAY here’s the presale password: FAREWELL

TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY @ 10AM! VISIT HERE FOR TICKETS: http://www.TeyanaTaylorTour.com link also in bio!

P.S. make sure y’all get y’all tickets early cause I don’t wanna hear y’all a#### complaining about s### being sold out! 😩😩😩😂😂😂😂❤️ If you don’t see your city up there that means I already did your city &/or even a encore on #TLRP1 !! So TLRP2 is for all the cities that I did not get to hit during part 1. However If you see a city on part 2 that I already did in part 1 those cites are getting encores because the venues was not big enough to hold the amount of people that showed up 🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀

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During her run as a recording artist, Teyana Taylor dropped the studio LPs VII in 2014, K.T.S.E. in 2018, and The Album in 2020. She also starred in films such as Madea’s Big Happy Family, The After Party, and Coming 2 America.

Teyana Taylor has also won awards as a video music director. In 2021, Maxim named Taylor the “Sexiest Woman Alive.” The musician/actress/choreographer became the first African-American to lead the monthly magazine’s annual list.

Tickets for Teyana Taylor’s “The Last Rose Petal 2… Farewell Tour” go on sale beginning Friday, May 6 at 10 am local time at livenation.com.

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SZA Rants About Being “Sick Off You N*ggas”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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“I be so sick of you n#####, y’all contradicting,” sings SZA on her “I Hate U” single. The Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist expounded on those lyrics on Tuesday.

SZA took to social media to share her feelings about being a public figure. Over 25,000 Twitter accounts like a particular tweet by the 32-year-old, St. Louis-born vocalist.

“I swear to God if I didn’t accidentally fall in love [with] music… I would NEVER EVER COME OUTSIDE,” posted SZA. “Y’all suck the joy and life out of EVERYTHING. Thank God for purpose cause outside of art it’s f### y’all. Now run [with] that.”

The Ctrl album creator also added, “When I said I BE SO SICK OF U N##### YALL CONTRADICTING. I was talking to everyone. Not men. For the record. I hate u was a universal emotion. Take care.”

SZA did not stop there. Moments later she returned to Twitter to offer another thought. The Grammy winner wrote, “And please know when I drop anything it’s not for y’all. It’s to free my m############ self.”

That May 3 tweet by SZA amassed more than 63,000 likes on Twitter. Many fans of the singer/songwriter born Solána Imani Rowe have been patiently waiting for her to drop the follow-up to 2017’s Ctrl studio LP.

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SZA Scores Chart Hit With “I Hate U”

Since the arrival of Ctrl, SZA appeared on songs with Kendrick Lamar (“All the Stars”), Justin Timberlake (“The Other Side”), Doja Cat (“Kiss Me More”), Summer Walker (“No Love”), and other acts.

“I Hate U” became SZA’s highest-debuting solo single on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. The track opened at #7 in 2021. Additionally, “I Hate U” broke Apple Music’s record for the most-streamed R&B song by a female artist.

SZA also scored another Top 10 solo hit on the Hot 100 chart with “Good Days” in 2020. As of May 4, she has managed to place sixteen total entries on the Hot 100 with five songs making it into the Top 10.

Hard Summer Music Festival Books Megan Thee Stallion & Lil Uzi Vert As Headliners

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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HARD Events announced the lineup for the 2022 HARD Summer Music Festival. The upcoming concert will take place at the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, California from July 29-31. 

The 2022 edition of the HARD Summer Music Festival will expand to three days for the first time in history. Fans will get to see top Hip Hop and EDM acts perform live over that weekend.

Houston-raised rapper Megan Thee Stallion tops the HARD Summer Music Festival bill for the July 29 date. Philadelphia-bred rapper Lil Uzi Vert will close out the show on July 30.

Megan Thee Stallion released her latest single “Plan B” on April 22. The track peaked at #29 on the Hot 100 chart and #7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Lil Uzi Vert recently showed up on Pusha T’s “Scrape It Off” from the It’s Almost Dry album. Uzi’s own discography includes the 2017 studio LP Luv Is Rage 2 and the 2020 studio LP Eternal Atake.

Electronic artist Porter Robinson is the HARD Summer Music Festival headliner for July 31. The showcase will also present Gunna, Denzel Curry, Ski Mask the Slump God, Three 6 Mafia, Aminé, and more.

HARD Summer Music Festival passes will go on sale beginning Friday, May 6 at 10 am PT at hardsummer.com. Tickets can be secured via layaway for a $9.95 deposit. The lowest option for layaway deposits will be available for only three days until May 8 at 11:59 pm PT.

Capital FM Owner Reportedly Told Journalists Not To Mention Tim Westwood Accusations 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Tim Westwood stepped down from his Capital Xtra radio show last week (Apr. 27), after multiple young Black women accused him of sexual misconduct. 

According to a report from The Guardian, which detailed the DJ’s alleged misconduct in an investigation conducted with the BBC, the owner of Capital FM told its journalists to avoid reporting the allegations against Tim Westwood.  

The outlet also reports Capital FM’s parent company Global has received questions from staff over whether they looked into anonymous accusations about Tim Westwood that were widely circulated in 2020. The DJ categorically denied the claims back then, stating he has never had “inappropriate relationships” with underage girls.  

Global’s newsroom staff told The Guardian their managers directed them to avoid reference to the accusations about Tim Westwood. They also claim some radio show presenters were told not to mention the allegations on air. 

Global confirmed they parted ways with Tim Westwood “until further notice,” in light of the allegations. However, the company was alerted to accusations about the DJ nearly two years ago. AllHipHop reported the anonymous claims made by several young Black women that circulated on social media in June 2020.  

At the time, staff reportedly told The Guardian that they asked management to investigate the claims. Furthermore, several Capital FM presenters raised the issue on Twitter, though it is thought the company had not received any formal complaints against the veteran presenter. 

Doja Cat Tops Artist 100 Chart For The First Time

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Rapper/singer Doja Cat is the most popular music act in America at the moment, according to Billboard. The Planet Her album creator rose to #1 on the Artist 100 chart.

This week, Doja Cat’s “Woman” sits at #7 on the Hot 100 rankings. “Need to Know” (#19), “You Right” with The Weeknd (#43), “Freaky Deaky” with Tyga (#54), and “Get Into It (Yuh)” (#73) are also on the Hot 100.

Plus, Planet Her currently holds the #6 position on the latest Billboard 200 album chart. Doja Cat’s 2021 studio LP has spent a total of 44 weeks on the Billboard 200.

Additional Hip Hop stars Jack Harlow (#7), Lil Baby (#8), Pusha T (#9), and Drake (#10) also made the most recent Artist 100’s Top 10. Pusha joined the list following the release of his No 1. album It’s Almost Dry.

Doja Cat’s climb to #1 on the Artist 100 takes place on her 119th week on the tally. The 26-year-old Los Angeles, California native debuted on the chart in November 2019.

This year has also seen rappers Kodak Black and Lil Durk reach the pinnacle of the Artist 100 for the first time. Both XXL Freshman Class alums made it to the apex of the chart in March.

Blac Chyna Announces Celebrity Boxing Match, Jhonni Blaze Steps Up  

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Blac Chyna lost her $100 million defamation lawsuit against the Kardashians on Monday (May 1), but she’s not licking her wounds.  

After weeks of testimony from the famous reality TV family in the trial, Blac Chyna is seeking a different fight. This time, she’s stepping into the ring for a celebrity boxing match. 

Blac Chyna shared a video announcing a date for the fight, challenging her fellow celebrities to face her in the ring. Chyna and her potential opponent could walk away with some serious cash as these events can be extremely lucrative.  

Singer Jhonni Blaze fancies herself a contender and posted a video of herself getting busy with a punching bag. However, this was no ordinary sparring session as the songstress threw punches while wearing some serious platformed heels.  

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“I’ll do it,” she said before tagging Blac Chyna and calling her out. “I’ll box YOU!” she offered. 

Blaze added a few words for her detractors after the clip was shared.

“😂😂😂 dang why is it when I say something or I be like hey it’s for charity I’ll join or if I say I ain’t get a bbl or I can cook and sing play instruments or I wan to twerk I get bashed !” she wrote. “How am I look for clout when I’m jus to like any one else on social media commenting going w my friends and stuff why do y’all bully me !?!?” 

No word yet as to whether Blac Chyna has accepted the offer. Nonetheless, she is due to fight on June 11.  

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Kanye West Reportedly Sued For Sampling Pastor In ‘Come To Life’ On ‘Donda’ Album

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Kanye West is being taken to court after a Texas pastor took exception to one of the songs from his Donda album. 

The Chicago native is being sued over one of the tracks from his critically acclaimed 2021 album, Donda. A pastor in Texas has accused Kanye West of sampling his sermon for use on “Come To Life” without his permission.  

According to TMZ, the suit was filed by Bishop David Paul Moten. The bishop claims Kanye West used a 70-second sample of one of his sermons without authorization.  

Morton explained in court papers that his voice and sermon are used in the intro and throughout the track and make up more than 20 percent of the song.  

He maintains that this is the latest example of Kanye West “willfully and egregiously sampling sound recordings of others without consent or permission.” 

The pastor isn’t stopping at Yeezy though. He’s also suing UMG Recordings, Def Jam Recordings, and G.O.O.D Music, and seeking damages from all parties.  

Kanye West made headlines after releasing the visuals for “Come To Life,” with footage taken during his final Donda listening event. The video includes a cameo by Ye’s now ex-wife, Kim Kardashian wearing a wedding dress and Kanye spontaneously combusting.  

Dave Chappelle Attacked While Performing On Stage At The Hollywood Bowl  

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Dave Chappelle was rushed by a fan onstage during his set at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday night (May 3), according to footage circulating on social media from fans attending the show. 

Videos from the Netflix Is A Joke Festival emerged on social media, seemingly showing the comedian on stage performing when his set is interrupted by a man smashing into Dave Chappelle. 

While attendees’ phones were confiscated before entering the comedy show, some recordings have made their way to social media.  

The man appears to be dragged away by security and possibly Jamie Foxx, according to some accounts online. 

In one clip, seemingly taken after the chaos had subsided, Dave Chappelle jokes, “It was a trans man,” a reference to the ongoing controversy surrounding his remarks in his Netflix special, The Closer, which drew allegations of transphobia.  

Dave Chappelle Speaks On The Incident

Other footage from later on in the night shows Dave Chappelle speaking on the altercation at the curtain call and thanking his fellow comedian, Jamie Foxx. “Whenever you’re in trouble, Jamie Foxx will show up in a sheriff’s hat,” he said. 

“N####, I thought that was part of the show, I didn’t know what the f###…” Foxx quips in response. Chappelle then says, “I grabbed the back of that n####’s head. His hair was spongy. Absorbent” 

Dave Chappelle then jokes, “I’ve been doing this for 35 years. I just stomped a n#### backstage. I’ve always wanted to do that.” 

Jamie Foxx also addressed the crowd following the incident. “Listen, I just want to say…this man is an absolute genius. We’ve got to make sure we protect him at all times,” said Foxx of Dave Chappelle. “For every comedian who comes out here, this means everything. You’re a genius. You’re a legend, and we’re not going to let nothing happen to you.” 

 Once Foxx left the stage Dave Chappelle instructed the audience to “compose yourselves,” before calling for a “peaceful” moment. Watch the clip below. 

Jay Electronica Checks Wack100 Over Nation of Islam Talk!

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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I do not know what is going on in this world. Wack100 is wreaking all kinds of havoc on the nation! The nation is the Hip-Hop nation, but it seems like he may be looking to start something with the Nation of Islam. Most of us did not even know there was something, then Jay Electronica spoke. Over social media, he spoke very loud.

“If you got any questions ask me with yo c00n ass,” he wrote on Twitter and IG. “You out here pressing everybody but the open enemy. Don’t be out here stunting on our lil brother. Press ME about The Nation Of Islam. I got that fire you looking for.”

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So, what exactly happened? Brother Ben X had a talk with Wack100 that eventually went South. Wack100 started questioning the Million Man March and the money and all this stuff. I am not exactly sure how old Ben X is, but he was not at the MMM. On top of that, what’s it to Wack where “the money” went. And Jay Elec did not appreciate the conversation.


On Clubhouse, Wack100 said: “I’ve always scratched my head about that Million Man March. I’ve never seen nothing come up. I question that. You know me, I’ma call a s#### a s####. Where that money went? That was orchestrated by the Nation of Islam. The money was administered by the Nation of Islam … It was supposed to be this, this and that. I thought I was going to see some schools or maybe some type of funding for child resources. The Million Man March came, a bunch of people raised a bunch of money and then… we didn’t hear nothing.”

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The way I am seeing it, Wack is getting some sort of stock options because I do not see anybody else on there. Him and 69 on occasion.

Jack Harlow Unveils ‘Come Home The Kids Miss You’ Tracklist & Guests

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Jack Harlow rounded up a few stars for his upcoming album Come Home the Kids Miss You.

The Kentucky native revealed the tracklist for his sophomore album on Tuesday (May 3). Jack Harlow’s Come Home the Kids Miss You includes 15 tracks and appearances by some of the biggest names in music.

Drake, Pharrell, Lil Wayne and Justin Timberlake will be guests on the new LP. The project also features the single “First Class,” which became Jack Harlow’s first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Jack Harlow’s Come Home the Kids Miss You is scheduled to drop on Friday (May 6). Earlier this year, he told Rolling Stone the album won’t just be “ear candy.”

“My new s### is much more serious,” he said. “Right now, my message is letting muh’f###### know I love Hip Hop, and I’m one of the best in my generation. You can’t do that with nonchalant, like, ‘Eeey, I got the b######,’ in clever ways over and over again. I got to dig deeper this time.”

Check out the tracklist for Jack Harlow’s second studio album below.

  1. Talk of the Town
  2. Young Harleezy
  3. I’d Do Anything to Make You Smile
  4. First Class
  5. Dua Lipa
  6. Side Piece
  7. Movie Star featuring Pharrell
  8. Lil Secret
  9. I Got a Shot
  10. Churchill Downs featuring Drake
  11. Like a Blade of Grass
  12. Parent Trap featuring Justin Timberlake
  13. Poison featuring Lil Wayne
  14. Nail Tech
  15. State Fair

“(305) AM” Proves It: PANDAGR@MM is on the Rise

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Hailing from Miami, FL, PANDAGR@MM is rearing to make a name for himself in the hip-hop world. Ever since he was a kid beatboxing and rapping with friends inside of abandoned buildings around his Freehold, NJ, childhood neighborhood, he’s always been fascinated by hip hop music–often spending much of his free time experimenting with making songs and beats.

His love for hustling pulled him in a different direction than the music industry for some time, but now, he is ready to take on the hip-hop industry with his full effort. At least, that’s our main takeaway after hearing his debut single “(305) AM”, released not long ago.

PANDAGR@MM subscribes to the notion that the time-honored flow of East Coast hip hop music should be respected, but not without putting his own unique take on it as he blazes his own trail in the industry. Pulling inspiration from artists like Jay-Z and Wu-Tang, PANDAGR@MM is rapidly pacing his way into the same conversations of these two Hip-Hop titans.

As we reach toward the summer of 2022, we’ll have to wait and see what PANDAGR@MM is able to create, but with such resilience and passion as made clear by his music, we can’t imagine him going anywhere but up.

Stream PANDAGR@MM on Apple Music here.
Follow his journey on Instagram here.

From CEO to Saxophonist Atlanta Musician Hits the High Note With the Debut of His New Album “In The Moment”

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There is nothing sweeter than your first love, and for musician Gregory Fields Jr., Executive of AMS Enterprise and CEO of G. Fields Music, these words ring very true. Gregory remembers falling in love with the saxophone in elementary school. His passion increased exponentially over the years as he played in the high school band. Later in 1995, his unique style was recognized by multi-national entertainment giant Warner Bros. They were enthused to sign him into a contract with their label. During that time in his blossoming career, Mr. Fields shared the stage with such giants as Jermaine Dupri and Charlie Wilson.

Along the road to success, Gregory garnered respect as an executive, producer, artist, writer, actor, recording, and sound engineer. His new album release “In The Moment,” is a heartfelt return to the days of his youth; to the beginning; to the arms of his first love. Mr. Fields spent years helping budding artists make their mark in the competitive music business around the country. At this juncture, however, G. Fields is venturing in the artistry of being a saxophonist. He grafted a style that is a cross between smooth jazz, funk, and soul, with a hint of hip hop/R&B that has a multi-generational appeal.

This extraordinary saxophonist brings the centuries-old woodwind instrument, created in Belgium, to life with the skillful expertise of a seasoned perfectionist. Gregory’s musical genius leaves the listener wanting for more as his engaging presence weaves through and fills the atmosphere. The recent red-carpet debut of his album “In The Moment,” in the Empire City of the South, Atlanta, GA, was much anticipated. Mr. Fields wooed the audience who attended the exquisite, intimate setting at Patio 211 Event Center. His crowd-pleasing smooth notes that contained a pinch of modern flavor resonated throughout the venue. The fans of this music icon were not disappointed.

For more information, please contact AMS Enterprise LLC at phone 470-717-4134 or in**@***************rp.com or go to the Website: https://www.gfieldsmusic.com

Wendy Williams Reappears In Public And Vows To Return To TV

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Talk show host Wendy Williams says she will be back on television in September. Sounding triumphant, the celebrity gossip is ready to get back to talking about “Hot Topics” instead of being one.

While leaving the Met Gala, Wendy Williams told one of the paps from TMZ her show will “live forever.”

A dapper Jason Lee, dressed in a Black and sequined suit, was her escort on Monday, May 2nd, to the ball and to Cardi B’s after-party at the Standard Hotel. 

Dressed in a red gown, she gave the public a glimpse of what her fans anticipate to be a glorious return.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, Williams has been suffering a mysterious illness that had many speculating she would never return to the public eye.

The sickness conversation even prompted her bank to withhold her money from her, citing a former financial advisor who said she was of “unsound mind” and could not handle her affairs.

Wendy Williams took to social media and said, “I’m tired of everyone speaking as if they’re me in this scenario. It’s time I let all of my loving supporters know what’s really been going on with Wendy.”

“My thing is that I’ve been asking questions about my money and when I begin asking questions about my money, suddenly Lori Schiller has got no response regarding my money,” Wendy Williams explained. “I want my money. This is not fair.”

She continued, “And Wells Fargo has no questions and answers regarding my money. This is not fair. And Lori Schiller and Wells Fargo have this guardianship petition about keeping me away from my money. This is not right.”

“I know for a fact that Bernie Young used my American Express card to hire an attorney to file a petition against me,” she claimed. “That was done with my American Express card. Bernie Young, you’re no good.”

Looking at Wendy Williams now, it is hard to believe anyone might have thought the reigning queen of talk would not be back and was not ready to conquer the world.

Chance The Rapper Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week in Chicago

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Chance The Rapper is no newcomer to supporting education and community initiatives in the city of Chicago.

According to ABC News, May 2nd to May 6th, 2022, is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Chance The Rapper— through his SocialWorks nonprofit organization and in partnership with Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Co. helped kick festivities off in his city by giving away free ice cream to educators Monday at the Chicago’s Navy Pier.

His SocialWorks nonprofit aims to empower the youth through the arts, education, and civic engagement. Founded in 2016, it has donated more than five million dollars to the “Chance: Arts & Literature Fund” arts programs, implemented programs in 51 schools and reached over 6,800 students in Chicago public schools. 

SocialWorks’ programming focuses on education, mental health, and inspiring creativity in youth at an early age.

Chance the Rapper and Ben & Jerry’s joined forces earlier in the year to launch Mint Chocolate Chance ice cream and Non-Dairy dessert. A percentage of his proceeds from the sale of the ice cream is automatically donated to SocialWorks.

In addition to the May 2nd kick-off event, teachers will be given free ice cream from May 2nd-6th at all three participating Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops in the greater Chicagoland area. 

Free Scoops will also be given to any school staffer or administrator who shows a school ID or badge.

Post Malone Is Going To Be A Dad

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Post Malone’s girlfriend is pregnant with his first child.

The Republic Records artist revealed his impending fatherhood in a statement issued to TMZ on Tuesday (May 3). The identity of his girlfriend hasn’t been disclosed, but she’s described as someone out of the limelight.

“I’m excited for this next chapter in my life,” Post Malone told TMZ. “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, and for since I could remember I was sad. Time to take care of my body and my family and friends, and spread as much love as we can every day.”

Post Malone announced he’s going to be a dad a week after he unveiled the release date for his new album Twelve Carat Toothache. His fourth studio LP is scheduled to drop on June 3.

Twelve Carat Toothache will be Post Malone’s first album since Hollywood’s Bleeding, which was released in 2019. According to a Billboard cover story from January, the upcoming project clocks in around 45 minutes.

Post Malone told Billboard the songs on Twelve Carat Toothache “speak more to how I’m feeling at the moment: the ups and downs and the disarray and the bipolar aspect of being an artist in the mainstream.”

Pre-save the album here.

Draymond Green Shouts Out Memphis Rappers, Hoping They Let Go Of The Street Beef

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NBA All-Star Draymond Green has used his platform as a baller to pay tribute to slain Memphis rapper Young Dolph and to float a message to rappers embroiled in beef: let it go.

According to the Commercial Appeal, the Golden State Warrior Forward played three songs by Young Dolph after his practice in Memphis, before The Golden State Warriors beat The Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semi-finals on Sunday (May 1st). 

He said the team’s playlist is intentional. Khalid Robinson, the Warriors’ special assistant to the head coach, picks the songs for the evening. Robinson features local artists based on whatever city the team is playing in.

The baller sent warm wishes to Dolph’s family and celebrated him for his outstanding community service.

For Green, who is a fan of Yo Gotti and Moneybagg Yo, Memphis has one of the most unique musical scenes. He even shouted out Yo Gotti’s Cocaine Muzik 2 as one of his favorite albums.

The Michigan native said, “I love Memphis music. I think Memphis has their own sound.” The city does have its own signature sounds, merging multiple genres like country, blues, R&B, rock & roll, and rap.

Draymond Green took it further, proving he is locked into what is going on in the music and streets. 

“I don’t get in people’s beefs… don’t know the politics or whatever, but it would be great if those guys could all one day make music together because they are all incredible,” Draymond Green said.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, Young Dolph was murdered in November 2021, outside of a local bakery, leaving tons of family, friends, and fans to mourn his tragic demise.

The Golden State Warriors will take on The Memphis Grizzlies tonight (May 3rd).

JTLR Hasn’t Lost a Step With New Hit The Thickies

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music News
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There is nothing conventional about JTLR, their approach to music, or their messages. Whether it’s their spin on holiday music with their song Make it Feel Like Christmas, the urban pop feel of their single What I’m Made to Do -a song that earned them a spot for Grammy consideration a few years ago, or the Lionel Richie inspired Wild Bunch, this group over-delivers on song quality and creativity.

One lane the team of MC Jonny T and Lyric Richardson can claim is their push for inclusivity for the plus-size culture and community. With their latest song The Thickies, the two have innovated a way to present this group of people in a sexy fashion in spite of an industry that has often overlooked them.

MC Jonny T opens with a super catchy hook and rides into the first verse with bars like:

“Slide in the phone or jot it down on a napkin
I’m not Rerun but hun what’s happening?
If thick were a crime you’d be serving hard time
With no parole – I love every roll.”

The PCH Remix has a mature and less playful vibe. Lyric Richardson executed a flawless performance with a genre hybrid of R&B and rap with an effortless sounding transition between the two. He is credited for producing the remix version while MC Jonny T produced the original mix.

Speaking of producing, the team will have their hands full as they produce, write, and partner with plus-size icon Jamie Lopez. Expect JTLR to have a creative role on projects from other members of their camp: Barbie la Vie, Madd Scientist, and legendary Hit Squad collective members Villa G, RJ da Realest and a Rino Mgmt compilation this summer.

DJ Mustard Files To Divorce The Mother Of His Children

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DJ Mustard decided to end his marriage.

According to TMZ and The Blast, the producer filed to divorce his wife Chanel Thierry on Monday (May 2). He cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split.

DJ Mustard, whose real name is Dijon McFarlane, married Chanel Thierry in October 2020. The couple dated for eight years before they got engaged in 2018.

Chanel Thierry is the mother of DJ Mustard’s three children. She is the founder of a loungewear company called Sleepova.

The multi-platinum selling artist’s wife still lists her name as “Chanel McFarlane” on Instagram as of Tuesday (May 3). She can be seen wearing her wedding ring in her latest photo posted on the social media platform.

DJ Mustard asked a Los Angeles County judge for joint custody of the couple’s kids. Their youngest child is 2 and their oldest is 10.

The Grammy Award winner also informed the court about a prenuptial agreement with his soon-to-be ex-wife. The deal likely includes terms about spousal support.

DJ Mustard also wants his “jewelry and other personal effects” to be ruled as his sole property. He’s seeking to maintain his income from “before marriage, during marriage and from and after the date of separation.”

The date of separation is listed as May 2.

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Cardi B Explodes On Instagram Live & Says God Has Cursed Her

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Cardi B vented about her frustrations with fame on Instagram Live.

The Atlantic Records artist faced scrutiny for making a joke about drug use at a 2022 Met Gala afterparty. Cardi B reacted to the criticism on social media and admitted she’s fed up with being famous.

“Don’t wish to be famous, bro,” she told her followers. “Wish to be rich. Y’all don’t want fame. Once you become famous, you can’t be yourself. You can’t joke, you can’t say nothing, you can’t smack nobody, you can’t this and that, you can’t correct nobody. You can do nothing!”

Cardi B continued, “I’m really a prisoner of f###### fame. Fame, fame, fame, fame. I don’t even have a voice anymore … I swear to God if it wasn’t for this f###### Facebook show, I would delete all my social media right now because I’m so tired.”

The party drama made Cardi B reflect on how much her life has changed over the past five years. She bemoaned the pitfalls of fame, calling it a curse.

“I feel like God cursed me with fame, deadass,” she said. “Dead f###### ass. God really cursed me with fame because fame is just like – Oh God, ugh, I hate it here. If I could click my f###### feet three times and go back to f###### 2013 when I was just a regular b#### dancing and making money every single night, that’s where I wanna be.”

She explained, “That’s when I was me. Not even 2016 – that’s when I was me. This whole go-by-the-books stuff, gotta watch what you say, gotta watch what you do – this is not me, bro. This is ridiculous. I don’t even understand how I always get in trouble, I feel like I’m always in trouble. I feel like I’m a celebrity that always be in the principal’s office, bro.”

Listen to Cardi B’s comments below.

Mike Dynasty Dominates the DJ Scene In LA

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Mike Rodriguez is the man who does it all—DJ, Producer, Rapper, and Songwriter. Originally from Southern California, he has dedicated many hours and hard work to the local music scene. Creatively, he’s known as DJ Mike Dynasty and has played alongside national acts such as Snoop Dogg, Lil Jon, Compton AV, Slim 400, RJ, Post Malone, and that’s just the beginning of his resume.

His love of music led him to desire to do more than spin records. He picked up a pen, and it was curtains. Mike started building his melodic dynasty flowing over Trap and Hip Hop beats. He dropped an entire album in 2019 entitled Stay Lit and has dropped singles every year since. His eye-catching videos and party music make him an artist that is easy to follow and love.