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Inas X Unleashes Unapologetic New Video for “Lick”

By: Shirley Ju Updated Category: Music
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Inas X is the definition of a boss b####, someone who speaks her truth with no hesitation and demands attention when she walks into the room. Boasting 2.9 million followers on Instagram alone, the East Coast-raised, Los Angeles-based recording artist has been putting in the work, locked in the studio perfecting her craft as she returns in 2022 with a brand new vengeance, hard-hitting bangers, and of course, fire visuals.

With the ability to switch between singing and rapping, Inas X unveils her newest visual for “Lick,” as she takes the song to the desert and brings the record to life in true Inas X form. In fact, she even calls her forthcoming visual EP Trap Princess Jasmine. 

Speaking on the forthcoming music, Inas X states, “I am the Trap Princess Jasmine! So NYC but still so pop! I haven’t dropped a project yet and been working so long on creating sounds I’m proud of and I’m so happy to be there finally. ‘Lick’ is more on my hip hop side, which is so me right now, more of that coming and I got a drill pop song coming I’m so excited about. I have some stuff coming that owns all my Middle Eastern sounds which I’m so proud of.”

In the Nimi Henrix directed “Lick” video in particular, Inas X wears her Middle Eastern roots loud and proud, while still being her true authentic self. Think Cleopatra and Princess Jasmine, mixed in with modern day elements. 

Aside from her own music, Inas X made a standout appearance on Soulja Boy’s recent album Big Draco 3, on the song “Slidin Round.” She also has had her hands knee-deep on the business side of things, launching her new self-titled app: https://inasx.conqrapp.com.

“I wanted to be able to tap into not only my music side, but also my business side,” Inas states. “I’ve been doing music and in the music industry building as an entrepreneur for some time, so it was important to me to be able to launch my own app and still keep dropping music. It’s about being versatile and multi-dimensional as an artist in today’s time and being innovative so I thought, let me start my own subscription-based app and put all my exclusive content and unreleased music there for my day 1’s. I’m so happy to be able to share that and create new blueprints for artists because we constantly have to find new ways to share our art and connect with our fans. Subscribe to my app, that’s so fun to say now!”

Machine Gun Kelly Reveals He Saw Taylor Hawkins Just Before Tragic Death

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Machine Gun Kelly has reflected on the last time he saw Taylor Hawkins.

During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show on Wednesday, the rapper explained that he and his band were on the same bill as the Foo Fighters two days before the drummer’s death at 50 on March 25th.

Machine Gun Kelly, real name Colson Baker, described how even though their sets were canceled due to inclement weather, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl invited them all for drinks, where Hawkins ensured he spent time with them.

“Like, every single one of us, man, down to… my assistant,” Machine Gun Kelly remembered. “They’re relating over, ‘Oh you’re from Topanga? I’m from Topanga!’ It was like, dude, he’s such a beautiful soul, man.”

Kelly also had a message for Hawkins’s three children.

“I really want to thank him and let his kids know that he made us feel, in a time where the outside world, outside of the fans, and the outside world was really coming in hard on us, he made us feel so confident in ourselves and loved,” the 31-year-old continued. “Your father is a great, great man, and we were all lucky to know him, and we all appreciate that night more than anyone will know.”

Machine Gun Kelly had previously alluded to that night in a comment on Tommy Lee’s tribute post, writing, “Wednesday night me and Taylor talked about you and how much we both love you.”

Hawkins died at a hotel in Bogotá, Colombia, after suffering chest pain. Local authorities are still investigating his sudden passing.

Future Will Have To Fight Rapper For Using ‘High Off Life’

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A judge denied Future’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over his High Off Life album’s title.

Future will face trademark infringement claims after being sued by another rapper, who owns a company named High Off Life.

The diamond-selling artist asked for the lawsuit to be dismissed based on First Amendment protections, but Judge W. Scott Hardy determined such a ruling would be premature.

“Although Defendants cite various cases in which a court granted a motion to dismiss Lanham Act claims by applying Rogers, as one court has observed, ‘consideration of the Rogers defense on a motion to dismiss appears to be the exception, not the rule,’” Hardy wrote. “In this instance, even if the Court were to accept Defendants’ invitation to apply the Rogers framework as a valid defense to HOL’s claims, the Court concludes that a motion to dismiss is not the appropriate stage in this litigation to address the applicability of the First Amendment defense.”

Future argued that his use of High Off Life met the standards of the Rogers Test, which allows the title of an artistic work to be protected from the Lanham Act. It must have artistic relevance and not be arbitrarily chosen to receive First Amendment protection from the Lanham Act, which prohibits trademark infringement.

“While the Album would appear to qualify as a work of artistic expression subject to the Rogers framework, it is unclear whether Rogers is applicable to the Alleged Infringing Goods, particularly given that the Third Circuit Court of Appeals has expressed doubt as to its applicability beyond the title of a work of artistic expression,” Judge Hardy noted. “Accordingly, further factual development of the record relative to the nature of the Alleged Infringing Goods will aid in ultimately resolving this issue.”

Future claimed he deliberately selected High Off Life for a title since it reflected the content of the album. But Judge Hardy said this hasn’t been clearly established as a fact, leading him to allow the case to proceed.

“Despite Defendants’ assertions, at this stage, the Court has no evidence concerning Future’s intent in choosing the Album’s title or that the Album is a product of Future’s reflection on his life and recognition of his good fortune,” he wrote in his ruling. “Contrary to Defendants’ suggestion, it is not readily apparent from the song titles Defendants cite (Touch the Sky, Hard to Choose One, Trillionaire, Too Comfortable, Accepting My Flaws and Life is Good), that the Album title ‘High Off Life’ is artistically relevant to the content of the Album. Rather, Defendants’ arguments are factual contentions that must be balanced against HOL’s allegations, and therefore are better addressed at the summary judgment stage.”

Future released his High Off Life album in 2020. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The company suing him has been using the name for well over a decade.

High Off Life’s founder Zach Richards, who raps under the name Phene, began using the mark in 2004. He’s been selling High Off Life branded apparel and merchandise since 2009.

Future Must Fight Local Rapper Over High Off Life

Tommy Davidson Dishes On HEATED Incident With Will Smith!

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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Thus far, the event of the 94th Academy Awards is still arousing a slew of reactions. Needless to say, the Best Actor, reminds the world of his passionate and his protective nature. Moreover, Tommy Davidson dishes on a heated incident that he had with Will Smith.

As a matter of fact, the situation centered on Jada Pinkett-Smith. At the time, along with the actress, Tommy Cat was filming, Woo. Unbeknownst to his co-star, the comedian had previously spoke with the movie’s producers about changing its ending.

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Recently, the consummate creative remotely visited Good Day New York. While, speaking with Rosanna Sotto, he recalls a near fight with the West Philly native. In fact, Big Will stepped to the comic and quickly tested his gangster.

Again, Jada was against the movie’s proposed changes of including a wet smooch at its end. So, miscommunication nearly leads to mayhem. “They didn’t tell the truth [to Jada],” claims the stand up individual.

Of course, “Will comes into the trailer, and he’s looking like the other night coming towards me,” shares Tommy Davidson. “I had no idea what he was talking about, so words were exchanged, and I asked him to go outside, and Jada didn’t let it get to that level.” 

Press play and get all the info. Remember, Tommy says it best, “When emotions is high common sense is at an all-time low.” However, some folks do not take too kindly to disrespect.

Did Snoop Dogg Inadvertently Leak Dr. Dre’s ‘Detox’ Tracklist?

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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Thus far, Tha Doggfather continues to earn the distinction of many lauded adjectives. However, is this creative confidant ignoring his responsibilities? Recently, did Snoop Dogg inadvertently leak Dr. Dre’s Detox tracklist?

So, there are many questions surrounding this slippery social media snafu. All the same, Hip-Hop is smiling. Could the legendary lyricist be instrumental in assisting Dr. Dre?

Hmmmmm, let’s explore. Actually, the Back On Death Row boss is capable of anything. Remember, at the top of the year, he was true to his culture and C-walked for a global audience. By all means, Snoopzilla is celebrated for giving the people what they want.

Be that as it may, the anticipated effort has spent over a decade in lyrical purgatory. Well, is 2022 the year of Detox? Hopefully, the Long Beach wordsmith works his creative magic.

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As of late, studio sessions with Snoop Dogg are informing social media. As a matter of fact, a now deleted Instagram post is dripping with delicious material. An emphatic whiteboard contains the juicy details.

In fact, a tracklist is seemingly on full display. To date, five of the listed songs have already appeared on another project, Grand Theft Auto V. All the same, could the other listed tracks actually be included on Dre’s fabled album?

Come on Snoopy, please do the part to help make this happen!

Tony Rock To Will Smith: You’re Nominated For ‘These Hands!’

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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So, Tony Rock emphatically answers the question. What good is the truth if it’s watered down? In fact, he sends a clear message to the Best Actor. Rock assures Will Smith that he’s nominated for “these hands.”

In essence, the solid showman is reaffirming his perspective. Recently, the good folks at The Shade Room captured a portion of the Tony’s set. There, he vehemently spit venom towards the Smiths.

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Still, the fallout from the 2022 Oscar’s Slap Down, remains divisive. However, the established entertainer is emphatically Team Rock. Again, while on stage, Tony torches on both Will Smith and his wife, Jada. Soon, the funny man flexes his acrid wordplay. “If you think you gonna to walk up on this stage, this ain’t the mother**king Oscars!”

Of course, the commentary continues, “And, if you walk your a** up here, you ain’t nominated for sh*t but these motherf*cking hands!” exclaims Chris Rock’s younger brother. Above all, the serious comic conveys that he is on go time. “Oh, we going to pop the rest of the year, n*gga. Every time you see me do a show, pop!”

“I didn’t want to start the show like that,” he admits. Nevertheless, Tony Rock is big mad and he says as much. “You gonna hit my mother**king brother because your b#### gave you a side-eye?”

Dj Chizzle Ranks Amongst Top Dj’s In Miami

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music
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Open format DJ & Producer, Miami-based Chizzle is known for his high-energy sets & is truly a force to be reckoned with. Chizzle studies the audience & seamlessly blends every genre from hip-hop, electro, Latin, house, & current hits across the nation & internationally. 

Chizzle has earned his place as one of the most in-demand open-format DJs playing over 200 shows a year. He has played coast to coast across top nightclubs including LIV (Miami), E11even (Miami), 1Oak (NYC & Tokyo), The Grand (Boston), Avalon Mohegan (CT), Hyde Beach (Miami), Trio (Charleston), Tunnel (Chicago), Summit (Austin), Daer (FTL) & Lex (Reno). Chizzle’s unique style has propelled him to showcase his skills in nightlife entertainment across the nation & internationally in New York, Tokyo, Osaka Japan, Vegas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Austin, Sacramento, Reno, OKC, Nashville, & D.C. 

Chizzle has been a supporting act for artists including Drake, Future, Diplo, Dillon Francis, RL Grime, Travis Scott, A-Trak, Swae Lee, Chris Brown, Tory Lanez, Borgeous, ASAP Ferg, Cash Cash, Loud Luxury, Carnage, Nora En Pure, and others. His remixes have been played on the biggest stages including Ultra & EDC by top universal talent including Marshmello, Tiesto, Diplo, The Chainsmokers, & Major Lazer. 

Performing internationally has led Chizzle to play in front of high-profile celebrities on a nightly basis. His corporate client list ranges from Tiffany & Co, Soul Cycle, Equinox, Hugo Boss, Lululemon, Victoria’s Secret, Disney, EA Sports, JP Morgan, IMax, & Redbull. 

Chizzle’s remixes & custom music edits are featured regularly on Diplo & Friends, Pitbull’s Globalization, and every DJ record pool in the world including DJ City, Headliner Music Club, Club Killers, & BPM Supreme. Chizzle’s live mixes have gained much attention, which led him to become a live guest DJ mixer on Miami’s top party radio station, Power 96.5 & Orlando’s Power 95.3.

This momentum has led him to become the official tour DJ for Austin Mahone. This has given Chizzle the opportunity to perform internationally in front of crowds of 60,000+ in Madrid & Japan. Chizzle is truly a force to be reckoned with & paving the way to be one of the elite open-format DJs in the world. 

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Snoop Dogg May Release One Of His Best Known Songs As An NFT

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Snoop Dogg is considering releasing the ’90s smash hit “Nuthin’ But a G Thang” as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) via Death Row Records.

In February, Snoop Dogg acquired his former label, Death Row, and subsequently announced plans to turn it into an “NFT label.” 

Snoop has confirmed that all Death Row releases will be NFTs, and it appears “Nuthin’ But a G Thang” would be the first.

Speaking to Ice Cube, Snoop teased, “I just might sell ‘Nuthin’ But a G Thang’ next month.”

The song, on which Snoop featured, was originally released in 1992 on Dr. Dre’s debut solo album The Chronic.

Discussing his plans for Death Row’s emerging artists, he said, “Death Row Records is the first major label to be an NFT label…creating content where people can actually own and trade. We dropped a mixtape last month, and it did a great thing for us as far as communicating, getting us in the community (and) engaging with a lot of artists that had no foundation or platform.

“It also showed us that this community is in dire need of great music, and that’s what we plan on doing. We plan on bringing great music and great artists… This is what Death Row is all about, trying to expand and take it to new regions,” Snoop Dogg said.

Following Snoop’s purchase of Death Row, fans spotted some of the label’s albums were missing from streaming services. During the conversation, the rapper explained that Gala Music will be the “exclusive place that Death Row lives in the Metaverse.”

“We plan on giving people access to buying and trading some of these classic songs, classic records that were the foundation of Death Row, and along the lines get these new records,” he added.

Lizzo Launches New Shapewear Line With Butt Tattoo

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Lizzo has launched a shapewear brand called Yitty.

The singer and body positivity activist has teamed up with Fabletics Inc. to launch Yitty, a reference to her childhood nickname.

Lizzo has been developing the brand for three years, and it will launch on April 12th with around 100 pieces divided into three collections: Nearly Naked, Mesh Me, and Major Label.

The lines feature bras, underwear, bodysuits, and matching sets, ranging from sizes XS-6X.

Announcing Yitty on Instagram on Wednesday, the 33-year-old insisted she wants to help people embrace who they are.

“This is a love letter to my big grrrls, and a welcome letter to Every Body. This is not an invitation to change who you are… this is an opportunity to BE who you are on your terms,” she wrote. “I don’t know about y’all – but I’m sick of people telling me how I’m supposed to look and feel about my body. I’m tired of discomfort being synonymous with sexy. If it’s uncomfortable TAKE IT OFF. And if it makes you feel good PUT IT ON. @YITTY isn’t just shapewear, it’s your chance to reclaim your body and redefine your beauty standard.”

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Lizzo told The New York Times that she did not even want to call her products shapewear, preferring the term “bodywear,” but nobody knew what that meant.

She added that she wants to help others “enjoy autonomy” with their bodies.

“I don’t want to be the only one who can enjoy autonomy with my body because I am now in a privileged position where people want to make me stuff and I can afford it,” she explained. “I want to help other people out in that way too, so they’re not just looking at me and thinking, ‘Damn, I wish I could afford custom thousand-dollar pieces.'”

The “Juice” singer serves as the chief executive and co-founder of Yitty and appears in the advertising campaigns.

Yitty will be sold on its own website, the Fabletics website, and in Fabletics stores.

Sources Say Kanye West May Be Going Into A Treatment Facility

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Sources say Kanye West is going away to get help after months of publicly blasting his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, her family, and her new boyfriend on social media.

The insider, who is close to the Kardashian family, shared, “For the sake of the kids, Kanye has told Kim he’s not making any public appearances or inflammatory social media statements, and he will go away somewhere to get better.”

According to Page Six, the person said the producer would be going into a treatment facility in Los Angeles.

A spokesperson on the billionaire multi-hyphenate’s team said, “At this time, Ye is committed to a healthy co-parenting relationship with Kim and is focused on raising their beautiful children.”

Ye and Kim Kardashian have four children together, North West, 8; Saint West, 6; Chicago West, 4; and Psalm West, 2.

Recently, Ye released a song titled “Eazy” where he said he wanted to “beat Pete Davidson’s ass.” He accompanied the song with a Claymation music video where he kidnaps and buries the comedian alive.

AllHipHop.com reported that in an interview with Howard Stern, Machine Gun Kelly talked about the conflict between his fellow rapper and his best friend.

He admitted somehow that he “got thrown into that [the drama]” and that he “totally” had his friend’s back in the back and forth.

If the source’s tidbit is true, Ye may be getting treated for mental wellness, as he suffers from bipolar disorder.

Quavo Goes Big, Celebrating His Birthday With The Atlanta Hawks

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The world knows that rapper Quavo, one of the members of the group Migos, loves basketball. However, tonight the world will know basketball loves him too.

Well, at least, one of the NBA’s finest teams does – and they plan to show him their fondness on his birthday.

According to the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Atlanta Hawks will be hosting Quavo Night tonight (Saturday, April 2nd) during their game against the Brooklyn Nets.

The evening will be presented by SportsRadio 92-9, The Game, and The People’s Station, V-103.

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The team plans to celebrate the birthday boy, who will be turning 31, for his enthusiastic support of the Hawks and the community.

“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate [my birthday] than with a team I’ve supported for so many years,” Quavo remarked. “The Hawks are family to me, and I’m one of their biggest supporters. I’m looking forward to taking home this win and celebrating together for the year’s best party.”

Before the tipoff, the Hawks management will give the “Straightenin” rapper the mic to welcome the fans to his birthday bash. No respectable bash is without music. 

The soundtrack of the evening will be a special playlist pumped through the State Farm Arena that will be curated, featuring all of Quavo’s favorite Atlanta songs.

As a bonus for them, he will join radio personality Big Tigger and introduce both teams’ starting lineups.

Quavo Night falls on one of the team’s Forever 404 Nights, celebrating the Hawk’s 2021-22 NBA City Edition uniforms.

Machine Gun Kelly ‘Totally’ Has His Best Friend Pete Davidson’s Back In Kanye Beef

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When it comes down to the Kanye West and Pete Davidson beef, rapper-turned-actor Machine Gun Kelly says he “totally” has SNL star’s back.

The Cleveland native and Davidson have been boys forever, and the artist told Howard Stern on his SiriusXM show that that trumps his rap connection to Ye and has been there for him to help him navigate the attention that comes with the West-Kardashian drama.

The “Emo Girl” rapper said he has “totally” been there for Davidson, especially after Ye said in a new song he was going to “beat Pete Davidson’s ass.”

“I got thrown into that [the drama] too, oddly enough,” he said.

He said to Stern, “At the end of the day, man, we’re young men trying to find our place in the world and figuring it out.”

MGK understands Davidson’s plight because the two are both in the public’s eye, making decisions the average person would never have to deal with. 

He said, “It doesn’t really help when you’ve got a million different voices ripping you apart or telling you, ‘You’re doing this wrong,'”

But what makes it work is that Davidson is really into the billionaire reality star. When Stern asked him, “What do you make of him with Kim Kardashian?”

“I’m so happy for him,” MGK said. He even talked about the two couples double dating. One time, they rented a movie theater for them to watch a movie together as a crew, only to discover the film was awful.

At the end of the day, the rapper with the rock-star sensibilities said he and his boy just wants peace and harmony.

“We love everybody, man,” he continued. “We have so much love. It’s almost like, if we need to be the vessels for someone’s anger, then so be it. That must be why we’re here. I do hope that they can feel our spirit and see that we love you.”

Oscars Producer Details How Chris Rock Kept Will Smith Out Of Jail After Smack

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Oscars producer Will Packer has claimed the Los Angeles Police Department was “prepared” to arrest Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock during the Academy Awards
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Will Packer, who produced Sunday’s ceremony, told Good Morning America in an interview that LAPD officers were willing to arrest Smith for battery after he slapped Rock in response to a joke made about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

However, Rock wasn’t interested in taking further action and was “dismissive” about his options during a conversation backstage.

“They were saying, ‘This is battery.’ That was the word they used in that moment,” Packer recalled. “They said, ‘We will go get him. We are prepared. We will go get him right now. You can press charges. We can arrest him.’ They were laying out the options. And as they were talking, Chris was, he was being very dismissive of those options. He was like, ‘No, I’m fine.’ He was like, ‘No, no, no.’ And even to the point where I said, ‘Rock, let them finish.’ The LAPD officers finish laying out what his options were. And they said, ‘Would you like us to take any action?’ And he said, ‘No’.”

Representatives for the LAPD released a statement on Sunday night stating that they were “aware” of the incident, but that “the individual involved has declined to file a police report.”

The Academy claimed on Wednesday that Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and he refused. However, sources close to the situation have alleged he was never directly asked to leave the Dolby Theatre.

The Academy’s Board of Governors has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Smith “for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behaviour, and compromising the integrity of the Academy.”

The disciplinary action will be decided on April 18th.

Jada Simone Viral Sensation To R&B Princess

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It’s the late Summer of 2017. A thick humidity looms in the air as a young 16-year-old Jada Simone prepares to perform her very first remix, or as she has coined it, ‘J-Mix.’ It is her rendition of fellow R&B icon Tory Lane’s Say It. Jada positions her cracked iPhone 7’s front-facing camera towards her as she shuffles around in the passenger seat of her Toyota Camry, occasionally readjusting the car seat to ensure she has sufficient space and adequate camera angles. Her phone is firmly standing in the front windshield of her car and being upheld by a wedged piece of cardboard. She plugs her phone into her car radio, and the instrumental begins to play. 

A smooth cocktail of trumpets and 808s blasts through the speakers as Jada uses the windshield visor to block the sun rays from glaring in her face. Within seconds Jada has harmonized with the record and a mesmerizing vocal exudes effortlessly from this 16-year-old talent. She delivers a riveting performance and a completely new take on the popular song. Utilizing her own lyrics and her vast experience with betrayals and heartbreaks she proves herself to be a master of confrontational balladry. 

This performance however was unlike most as Jada would not be presenting her music in front of a live audience. She also wouldn’t be appearing on an actual stage. — Well, not a physical stage. Perhaps I can clarify. Jada would be performing her cover and posting it to her Instagram for what she believed would only amass the views of her peers, and a few thousand followers. Unbeknownst to her, Jada was laying the cement that would eventually foster the road to her massive success while simultaneously making her a viral sensation.

Jada’s rise to stardom was unorthodox as it didn’t come from her making her own original music, at least not at first. Jada’s viral Instagram car videos became something that her followers looked forward to. Jada quickly grew her following by thousands overnight while tapping into a level of social media fame that she had never imagined. After her first Instagram J-mix received praise and accolades from her peers and fans of her music, she watched her views quickly climb to over 200K. Jada received recognition from her favorite R&B singers, many of which who served as an inspiration to her flourishing musical journey. 

At the age of only 20, Jada had written and co-produced for R&B megastars, even expanding her pen game to different genres and classifications of music. A switch of pace in her journey has prompted us to sit down with the young R&B star as she now is preparing to independently release her very own project titled ‘Ambivalent’

“The whole experience is surreal to me. I literally put a video out for my family and friends, and people loved it. I’ve been singing since I was 4, and I’ve always loved to write. I started writing my own pieces to songs that I enjoyed listening to. By the grace of God, I’m here because apparently other people like to listen as well (chuckles). I’m just humbled to be in this position and I’m so excited to share what I have in store for my core fans. Ambivalent is very special to me” — Jada

We’re excited to see and hear this highly anticipated project from Jada, and she has promised us the exclusive when it releases. Stay tuned as we’ll cover it first and we’re confident you will be hearing so much more from Jada Simone, the soon-to-be Princess of R&B.

Rap Artist L1H Is A Budding Superstar – There’s More Beneath The Surface

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Hearing others say they can’t do something well crushes most people’s spirits. The desire for external approval has suffocated many dreams before they ever begin.  Chasing the spotlight has never been the aim for budding rapper L1H. In fact, proving that he can execute his dreams without bending the knee to the pressure of mainstream appeal has only served as a catalyst to further fortify his independent workmanship and drive.

This London-based talent is not your average performer,  his grit, decisiveness, and perseverance, are all driving forces in his life, allowing him to return to the studio with bigger barriers to break and new limits to crush.

L1H’s obsessive passion for music began at a young age. Nobody thought he’d be able to do anything with it. As a result, a career in music was never something he ever believed he would be pursuing.  Despite the voices in his head,  he was unfazed by the criticism and endured in chasing his passion––persisting to stay true to himself while still paying tribute to where he came from. 

From a career standpoint, L1H has proven that he is in it for the long term. His outstanding ability to produce noise and exceptional art has brought him this far, thus it’s inevitable for his star power to remain the same. We anticipate increased personal engagement, extensive digital promotion, and more appearances in the public space this year.

Kim Kardashian Axes Kanye West’s Last Name From KKW Brand

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Kim Kardashian decided to rename her KKW Fragrance following her split from Kanye West.

The reality television star revealed plans to rebrand the fragrance via social media on Friday (April 1). Kim Kardashian said she will take down her KKW Fragrance website in May.

“On May 1st at midnight, @kkwfagrance will be shutting down the website so that we can relaunch fragrance in the future under a brand new name — and under a new web store where you can purchase from all beauty categories under one site,” she wrote.

Kim Kardashian also announced a sale. While the KKW Fragrance site remains up, customers will be able to get 40 percent off all items.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your loyalty and love these last few years,” she wrote. “I cannot wait to introduce you to the next chapter of my fragrance journey — I promise I won’t be gone for too long. In the meantime, enjoy 40% off sitewide until supplies last.”

The rebranding efforts come weeks after a judge granted Kim Kardashian’s request to be legally single again.

She officially dropped “West” from her name amid her divorce from Kanye West. The former couple still must settle other divorce matters such as child custody and property.

Will Smith Resigns From The Academy After Chris Rock Slap – “I Am Heartbroken”

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Rap star Will Smith has preemptively resigned from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for smacking Chris Rock in the face during the Oscar Awards.

The Academy is supposed to meet next week to discuss punishments for Will, but the rapper/actor decided to resign before he got the boot -. which was quite possibly a punishment he was facing.

Will Smith wrote another letter to the Academy, taking full responsibility for violently attacking Chris Rock, which he admitted was inexcusable.

TMZ obtained a copy of the letter.

“I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” Will Smith wrote.

He continued, “The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken.

“I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film,” Will Smith continued. “So, I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and will accept any further consequences the board deems appropriate.”

Will Smith vowed. To do the work to change to “never again allow violence to overtake reason.”

Will Smith’s fans, attendees, and millions of viewers were speechless when he smacked Chris Rock for making an off-color joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

The scandal has only grown since the incident.

Conflicting reports claim Will was told to leave, but he refused, while others said he was never asked to leave the building before winning Best Actor for his role in the movie “King Richard.”

Other sources claim a 3-second video the Academy is allegedly holding back could reveal why Will went from laughing at Chris Rock’s joke to flying into a fit of rage.

To make matters worse, another clip of Jada Pinkett Smith laughing at Chris Rock after her husband smacked the comedian has gone viral.

Chris Rock has yet to address the issue. However, he touched on the controversy on the opening night of his “Ego Death” tour, which kicked off in Boston on March 30th.

The comedian admitted he did not have any material addressing the “slap hurt around the world.”

The veteran comedian admitted he was still “processing” what had happened himself.

50 Cent Blasts A Claim He Was Robbed At Tony Yayo’s Party!

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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Recently, 50 Cent blasted a crazy claim that he was robbed at Tony Yayo’s birthday party. Thus far, he has cultivated one of Hip-Hop’s most compelling voices. Be that as it may, his moves are usually under a microscope.

Of course, this is done both figuratively and literally. Despite the fact, that the shindig took place in his home borough of Queens, the rumor is still wildly circulating. On the other hand, the gossip about the “Many Men” MC is not too surprising.

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Earlier this week, back on Tuesday (March 29), the diversified mogul was front and center for all the festivities. Atlantis New York was the scene of the supposed jacking. There, the certified boss man allegedly met with adversity.

In fact, the celebratory Yayo recalls, “@AtlantisNewYork was a Fk’n Movie last night!!📽💵💸💸💸…. Of course, he makes mention of “the Big Homie.” Also, Tony ensures to thank,”….Brooklyn Nets 🏀 @andredrummondd and Yuuuuuuup @TreySongz for pulling up!!!” So, it seems that the lyricist thoroughly enjoyed himself.

All of this sounds like a movie? So, when does it become a horror flick? Well, let the Shade Room tell it, their eye-spy detectives were alleging that something nefarious happened to Fiddy.

Furthermore, they reached out to a host of folks with a burning question. “Hi! We’re hearing that 50 Cent got robbed last night after attending the Atlantis. Can you confirm if that’s true?” reads the misguided message.

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Nevertheless, the hands-on entrepreneur personally replied to the “investigation.” Then, Mr. Jackson quickly quipped “The shaderoom must have a slow news day today making up sh*t. You would have heard somebody got man down out there fool. I’m tapped in, I even get your little messages Smh.”

Finally, the rapper assured the public, “This is the kinda sh*t they are doing, stop sending people this kinda s###. TF wrong with you.” Above all Tony Yayo had the last word. He emphatically exclaimed, “📽🦍💨When the Unit Pull Up…It’s nothing but CASH & ASSSSSZZZzzzz!”

Cleveland Rapper Piggy Recovering After Getting Shot In Her Hometown

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Piggy wound up in a hospital after finding herself in the line of gunfire in Cleveland.

The rapper and several others suffered injuries in a shooting at Cleveland’s Medusa Restaurant and Lounge on March 26. Piggy shared information about her road to recovery in an update on her Instagram.

“I wasn’t sure if I wanted to share this WITH y’all or not but I’m too loved to be having y’all worrying,” she wrote. “IM STRONG BUT ITS GON BE A PROCESS . … but one thing fasho & a million things fa certain is GOD & BIANCA don’t play about me!!!”

She continued, “But I just want yall to know I’m feeling better each and everyday and I really appreciate all of the love prayers and kind words I needed that!! @badguwrlbianca if I don’t know nothing else I know you always gon have my front & imma always have yo back no questions!! PS them ngas still some ho’s and did the job sloppy!”

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Piggy previously spoke about the danger she’s faced in Cleveland in an interview with AllHipHop.

“Violence, I saw people get killed,” she said. “I grew up fighting, I was a fighter. I grew up seeing people get killed, a typical hood story basically. I got caught up in the mix a lot. For a minute I had, I was doing good. I was a smart girl, I’d graduated high school. I won over $40K in scholarships.”

She added, “I went to school, got caught up with some wrong people. Last year I had caught 3 F1 cases for fighting, felonious assaults, aggravated robberies. I got all types of felonies on my record, I got caught up in some trouble. I’m trying to overcome that now, change who I am and not let that define who I am.”

Read AllHipHop’s entire interview with Piggy here.

Man Arrested For Shooting & Killing Mother Of Young Thug’s Child

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Atlanta police arrested a suspect accused of killing LaKevia Jackson, who had a child with Young Thug.

Joshua Fleetwood was taken into custody on Thursday (March 31). He faces murder and firearms charges in connection to the March 17 shooting of Jackson, who’s the mother of Young Thug’s son Kyvion.

“Investigators were able to identify 25-year-old Joshua Fleetwood as a suspect in this case,” Atlanta police announced. “On March 20, 2022, investigators secured warrants charging Mr. Fleetwood with felony murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.”

The statement continued, “On March 31, 2022, Mr. Fleetwood was apprehended by the members of the Atlanta Police Department’s Fugitive Unit, along with the U.S. Marshals Service’s Southeast Regional Fugitive Taskforce. Mr. Fleetwood was transported to the Atlanta Police Department Headquarters before being taken to the Fulton County Jail.”

Fleetwood allegedly shot Jackson over a dispute about a bowling ball. An argument at Atlanta’s Metro Fun Center spilled out into the parking lot and erupted in gunfire.

Jackson, 31, died from injuries suffered in the shooting. Following her death, Jackson’s mother informed a CBS affiliate in Atlanta about her daughter’s connection to Young Thug.