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Donald Glover Doubles Down On ‘Atlanta’ Being As Good As ‘The Sopranos’

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Many television fans consider HBO’s The Sopranos one of the best TV shows of all time. Donald Glover believes his Emmy-winning dramedy Atlanta fits on that list right next to the celebrated 2000s-era crime drama.

In November 2020, Glover tweeted, “While I’m here: ‘Atlanta’ s3+s4 are going to be some of the best television ever made. Sopranos only ones who can touch us.” The rapper/actor deleted that Twitter post but he continues to stand by the sentiment.

Season three of Atlanta premiered at this year’s South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. Variety published some of Donald Glover’s quotes from the red-carpet event which included the former Community star doubling down on his Sopranos take.

“I talk my s### on the internet,” said Donald Glover. “I said Sopranos and s###. I’m not backing down from that s###. I’m holding my nuts out on that s###. I just want [audiences] to know this s### is good. It’s high-quality s###. I hope you can have cursing [in your story].”

The third installment of new Atlanta episodes will begin airing on March 24 on the FX network. The series had to postpone production due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The crew filmed the forthcoming final two seasons at the same time. Season 3 is set in Europe.

Jaden Smith Nearly Made An Appearance On Atlanta

The Atlanta cast features Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz. Glover revealed Jaden Smith nearly appeared on one show but the fellow rapper/actor was too busy at the time.

Back in 2018, Glover disclosed that Tiny Toon Adventures inspired season 2 of Atlanta. Apparently, the Grammy-winning recording artist, also known as Childish Gambino, drew inspiration from folklore for the latest batch of Atlanta episodes.

“We just wanted to make a black fairytale,” stated Donald Glover. “I remember sitting in the writers’ room and being like, ‘What do we write about?’ We just wanted to do short stories. Something I would want to watch.”

Trevor Noah Reacts To Kanye West Being Canceled From The Grammys

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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It appears Kanye West will not perform at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on April 3. According to reports, The Recording Academy pulled Ye from the event due to his “concerning online behavior.”

Kanye West’s “Eazy” collaborator The Game then suggested this year’s Grammy host, Trevor Noah, could have played a role in Ye being removed from the lineup. West repeatedly trolled Noah on Instagram before the platform temporarily suspended the musician’s IG account.

“I said counsel Kanye not cancel Kanye,” tweeted Trevor Noah on Sunday, seemingly in response to the rumors he backed the removal of Kanye West from the upcoming Grammy broadcast. Noah’s Twitter post garnered over 5,000 retweets and more than 52,000 likes.

For several weeks, Kanye West used his social media accounts to antagonize his estranged wife Kim Kardashian, her current boyfriend Pete Davidson, and others. Trevor Noah was among the public figures to comment on West’s actions.

The Daily Show host spoke about the Kanye West/Kim Kardashian/Pete Davidson controversy on his late-night comedy program. Noah accused West of harassing Kardashian.

Other celebrities have also spoken out about Kanye West’s recent behavior. The Originals Kings of Comedy stars D. L. Hughley and Steve Harvey had words for the G.O.O.D. Music label founder. Additionally, Charlamagne Tha God gave Ye the “Donkey of the Day” award.

Kanye West earned five nominations for this year’s Grammys. The 44-year-old billionaire’s Donda project from 2021 is up for Album Of The Year and Best Rap Album. “Jail” scored a Best Rap Song nomination. “Hurricane” made it into the Best Melodic Rap Performance category.

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Lil Durk Scores First Solo No. 1 Album With ‘7220’

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Lil Durk presently has the most popular album in America. The Chicago-raised rap star’s 7220 opened at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart this week.

7220 brought in 120,500 first-week equivalent album units. That haul was enough to end the eight-consecutive-week run of the Encanto soundtrack. The Disney movie has spent nine total weeks in the top spot before slipping to #3 on the chart.

In addition, 7220 becomes Lil Durk’s first solo #1 on the Billboard 200. He previously led the tally with the joint project, The Voice of the Heroes, with Atlanta’s Lil Baby.

7220 is Lil Durk’s fifth Top 5 entry. He made it into that region in the past with 2019’s Love Songs 4 the Streets 2, 2020’s Just Cause Y’all Waited 2, 2020’s The Voice, and 2021’s The Voice of the Heroes.

The 120,500 opening week numbers for 7220 are the third most for 2022 behind Gunna’s DS4Ever (150,300 units) and The Weeknd’s Dawn FM (148,000 units). Durk’s seventh studio LP amassed around 164 million on-demand streams which equal 117,500 units.

“P*ssed Me Off” and “Broadway Girls” featuring Country music singer Morgan Wallen dropped as 7220 singles. Last week, Future also joined Lil Durk for a performance of “Ahhh Ha” and “Petty Too” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Elsewhere on the latest Billboard 200, The Weeknd’s The Highlights compilation remained at #6. Gunna’s DS4Ever dipped to #8. Drake’s Certified Lover Boy held onto #9. Doja Cat’s Planet Her rounds out the Top 10 at #10.

Henny Hermes Is Proud to Sign to Knxwn Sounds

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Growing up in North Conway, NH, Henny Hermes always dreamed of creating his own music. He lived in a musical household which is ultimately where he got introduced to music. His parents were constantly playing Green Day and Train around the house, and his uncle was a popular guitarist in Sweden.

When he was 14 years old Henny Hermes pooled together the money, he had saved from working summer jobs and bought himself musical equipment. He became infatuated with the process of creating music and would study how to properly produce and write a song. Henny Hermes fell in love with how music gave him an outlet to express himself.

Henny Hermes creates music that is inspiring and extremely upbeat. He channels the energy from artists he grew up listening to like The Beatles, Coldplay, Usher, and Eminem in order to create his own unique sound. When listening to his music Henny Hermes intends for his fans “to take away whatever the message is. All of my songs have a different message, and if at least a few people can truly connect with that message, I am happy.” Recently, Henny Hermes signed a record deal with Knxwn Sounds.

Knxwn Sounds will be giving Henny Hermes the platform and resources necessary to help him create himself into a global sensation. Henny Hermes has deep impactful music that will help many people out in their lives. His music is filled with life lessons he is noticed his journey in life that has the potential to help anybody out who is currently struggling.2022 is going to be a massive year for this young artist.

He has been working overtime with his producers Angel and TC in order to release a plethora of new music for his fans. Currently, Henny Hermes has a multitude of projects released on Spotify to check out while he gears up to release his next project. Also make sure to check out his Instagram for announcements regarding his next body of work. 

Meet $ATORI! He Has a Cult-like Following with Hypnotic Beats and Unapologetic Lyricism

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From behind the bandana swept carefully under his signature L.A. cap, $atori Zoom is shrouded in the mystery and intrigue that comes with an artist on a rapid rise. As you peel back the layers on the West Coast hitmaker, it becomes apparent that you have unearthed a hidden gem treasured by his cult-like following. His viral knockout “BUSTER” encapsulates the hypnotic allure of $atori’s core-shaking beats and unapologetic lyricism.While this ethos serves as the foundation of his work, he hardly confines his imagination to a singular style.

By approaching his art from a state of catharsis, his sound becomes as colorful as his daily range of emotions. While music began as a hobby for $atori in 2017, it escalated into his life’s calling in just two short years. A steady output of gripping singles eventually gave way to his 2022 full-length ATTICA!When it came to choosing his creative alias, he took a page from Kurt Cobain by extending his reach to Buddhist teachings.

In the Japanese tradition, “satori” is synonymous with awakening — a philosophical state he strives to continuously share. When asked about what he has in store for the future, $atori’s answer is humble in its simplicity.”My only plans are to help affect as many lives as possible,” he explains. “I want to leave a lasting impact on the youth [by] reminding them that they are so much more important in this world than think.”


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Calvin Spiethfel Shares how Music is His Emotional Medium

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music News
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Great music, regardless of its genre, era, or artist, has one unifying and universal factor that transcends language barriers, cultures, and generations to speak to something in our very souls. And that elusive and magical factor is pure, unbridled emotion.

From Beethoven to The Beatles, from Elvis to Eminem, and from Muddy Waters to Madonna, the willingness to put it all on the line in a song and expose your deepest, most innermost self to the world touches a chord with us all and is a sound indicator of true talent.

The need for every artist, at some point in their career, is to channel their emotions in order to upgrade their talent and become a world-beating force. This is something that young musical sensation Calvin Spiethfel has been busy tapping into and feels incredibly passionate about.

“Growing up, I always found in music an escape from reality because it offered me an alternative universe where I could be myself and experience my true emotions without censure or criticism,” stated Calvin Spiethfel.

He continued, “Music gave me an intense, rewarding, and meaningful inner life. It also made me feel that I could achieve and do anything. In short, it gave me wings. There was no doubt in my mind it was what I wanted to dedicate every ounce of my being to, and I also wanted to be able to express my emotions in a way I knew that only the most talented could.”

Calvin Spiethfel has been a versatile musician from an early age. He is equally at home on the violin as the piano and a variety of other instruments. As his recorded output to date will testify, he has all the technical ability in the world. But what Calvin Spiethfel, like all true artists, craves is the emotional authenticity to make the whole world take notice. He explained, “Anyone can knock out a novelty tune that’ll make them famous for 15 minutes.

However, I’m not interested in being a gimmick. I want to create something that’ll stand the test of time and mean something for generations to come. Channeling your innermost emotions to create music has a habit of making you a better artist. Yet, more importantly, if I can create something that connects with others the same way music once connected with me and set me upon the path I’m on, then I’d consider that my greatest homage to my art.”

More life and blessings to this young musical artist. We hope he finds great success in his career as a musician.

Kid Cudi Impressed By His Daughter’s Horror Movie Commentary; “X” Prequel On The Way

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Kid Cudi is impressed by his daughter’s “real” commentary on horror films.

The rapper/actor made an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday to promote his new slasher film, “X.”

During the conversation, Cudi revealed that the first scary movie he watched with his 11-year-old daughter Vada was 2017’s “It.”

“I said, ‘Okay, I think you’re old enough to watch something.’ I think It came out at that time,” he said, causing members of the audience to gasp.

While Kid Cudi monitored Vada’s reaction to “Pennywise the Dancing Clown,” he was amazed by her perspective.

“She’s just like, ‘Why they following that clown?’ I love sitting with her,” he said. “She has these commentaries during the movies, and she says the realest stuff. It’s like, ‘I feel you, kid.'”

“X,” starring Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, and Martin Henderson, hit cinemas on Friday (March 18th).

In related news, director Ti West revealed he secretly shot a prequel to “X.”

The filmmaker revealed the prequel when he shared a teaser of the project during “X’s” premiere at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival.
“X” follows an amateur filmmaking team shooting a p### movie in rural Texas, before they’re interrupted by a murderous elderly couple who live on the land.

The prequel, titled “Pearl,” tells the backstory of the elderly woman.

West explained to IndieWire that he decided to shoot both films back-to-back while the cast and crew were already on set in New Zealand.

“I came out of quarantine, and I was like, ‘We’re already building all of this stuff, it’s COVID, and we’re on the one place on Earth where it’s safe to make a movie. We have the whole crew from ‘Avatar 2’ who’s on break. We should make two movies,'” he shared. “The miracle of ‘A24’ was that they thought this was actually a good idea.”

He added that ‘Pearl’ will feel like a very different movie to ‘X,’ saying, “They’re super different and very out-of-nowhere. You won’t need to see one to see the other but they do complement each other.”

West also revealed that he’s writing the third film in the franchise, which will explore another filmmaking era.

Beyonce’s Dad Mathew Knowles Working On His Own Biopic, Sells 10,000 Hours Of Unreleased Footage And Pictures

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Beyoncé’s father Mathew Knowles is developing his own movie biopic.

The former Destiny’s Child manager has sold his Music World Entertainment Group to media investment fund APX Capital Group and will manage the newly merged film and TV division, reports Deadline.

One of the first projects on the division’s slate is “The Mathew Knowles Story.”

The biopic will explore how he helped his daughters Beyoncé and Solange become global superstars and managed Destiny Child as well as their solo careers and the careers of Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland.

“The decision to partner with APX Capital Group is well made and corresponds to Music World Entertainment Group’s intent to expand its film and television portfolio,” Knowles told Deadline of the merger.

“Through this unique collaboration and as head of this new division under APX I’ll be able to share the story of my life by combining compelling storytelling with access to exceptional talent and music that will both entertain and emphasize a cultural awareness that’s necessary now more than ever. This is the story of my life, and I am honored to be able to transmit it even further through this alliance.”

As part of the deal, APX Capital Group will own around 10,000 hours of footage of the Knowles family, including never-before-seen images, videos, and music.

Mickey Factz & Chilla Jones Talk “Pendulum Ink” Lyricists Masterclass

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Pendulum Ink is bringing academia to hip-hop with a masterclass for emcees of all abilities in an innovative move to educate lyricists, enabling them to sustain a career in the industry and beyond. 

The brainchild of rapper Mickey Factz, Pendulum Ink offers an eight-month course designed for “lyricists, poets, rappers and surveyors,” teaching tried and tested techniques honed by high-level emcees.  

The course offers 80 classes on hip-hop history, rap theory, advanced techniques, technical writing specialties, and more taught by the Pendulum Ink team. Students will also learn practical tools, including managing contracts, how to monetize their brand, and planning an exit strategy for post-rap retirement.  

Pendulum Ink is just getting started and has plans to roll out a curriculum and syllabus that can be licensed to universities worldwide, allowing emcees to continue building academia in hip-hop.  

The Pendulum Ink Syllabus 

Boston rapper and battle rapper Chilla Jones brings his wealth of experience to the battle rap class, teaching the foundations of the sport alongside techniques for writing and delivery plus essential marketing know-how. He and Mickey also deliver an advanced level class breaking down high-level lyricism. 

Comik Book Cam will teach rap theory, and Rhymecology will explore the emotional aspects of writing in a mental health class. Among the special guest teachers joining the program each month are Phonte, Grafh, Masta Ace, Skyzoo, Sa’roc, and Chino XL, beginning with Inspectah Deck and culminating with Method Man. Pendulum Ink revealed Comick Book Cam’s comprehensive rap theory syllabus, detailing the skills emcees will learn throughout the course.

Mickey Factz and Chilla Jones revealed exclusively to AllHipHop that Bun B will be the commencement speaker at their in-person graduation. 

They also explain how and why they condensed 10-15 years’ worth of expertise into an eight-month masterclass and discuss their view of lyricism in mainstream hip-hop today, breaking down some misconceptions surrounding the skill level (or lack thereof) in trap music.  

Watch the full interview below. 

Lin-Manuel Miranda Shocked By Encanto’s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” Success

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Lin-Manuel Miranda is stunned by the international popularity of Encanto’s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.”

The song, which features in the animated Disney film, has become a viral sensation and top trending tune on music charts around the world.

Reflecting on the success of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Monday night, Lin-Manuel confessed he didn’t predict the tune would be such a smash.

“Group numbers are never the hit. It’s the ballad or the villain’s song. It’s always something else,” he said. “But the group numbers are the thing the theatre kids like and no one else likes because they get to sing it at their cast party.”

Later in the conversation, host Jimmy joked that “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” has become a “problem” for lots of families.

As part of a sketch, Lin-Manuel offered fans a fictional medication called “Encantix” to help “curb cravings” for listening to the soundtrack.

Julia Fox Backtracks On Comments About Kanye Being Harmless: “I Had Not Seen Latest Instagram Posts”

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Julia Fox is backtracking on some controversial comments about Kanye West she made last week. 

The “Uncut Gems” actress started dating in early January; however, in February, the pair parted ways on Valentine’s Day. 

Since then, Kanye has had numerous public outbursts about his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and co-parenting their four children. He has also consistently attacked her new relationship with comedian Pete Davidson.

Ye even decapitated a claymation version of the comedian in the video for his new song “Eazy” with Compton rap star Game. 

Last week, TMZ caught up with Julia Fox as she exited Barry’s Bootcamp in Los Angeles, and she claimed the rap star was harmless despite issuing ominous threats, most notably to Pete and DL Hughley.

Kanye’s harmless. I just think that’s his artistic, creative expression. I know it’s aggressive, but I think if it really came down to it I don’t think Kanye would hurt a fly.”

However, Julia Fox is singing a different tune now that her ex-boyfriend has been suspended from Instagram and booted from his performance at the Grammy’s over his online behavior. 

“I would like to point out that I had not seen the latest Instagram posts at the time of this video…believe it or not I have a life and a son, and I don’t have google alerts for this man,” she said in a since-deleted post. 

Kanye was suspended from Instagram for 24 hours for violating its harassment, hate speech, and bullying policies after he attacked Hughley and Trevor Noah, who will host the upcoming Grammy Awards. 

Since his suspension, Kanye has completely wiped his Instagram page

Rihanna Says She Will Be A “Psycho” Mom; Compares Parenting Style To Real Housewives Of New Jersey Star

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Rihanna has joked she would be a “psycho” when protecting her child.

The music superstar, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky, told Elle.com that she expects her parenting style to be like Teresa Giudice from The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

“Teresa from Jersey does not play about her kids,” she explained. “She will flatten you about those kids. And that resonates with me a lot because I feel like that’s the type of mom I’m going to be. Psycho about it.”

When the interviewer joked that she might “flip a table,” Rihanna replied, “Worse. You talk about my kids, it’s over.”

In late January, the 34-year-old announced her pregnancy when she showed off her baby bump during a walk with Rocky in New York. During her interview with Elle, she revealed she was in her third trimester and sometimes has little motivation to get ready.

“There’s also those days, girl. Especially in the third trimester where you wake up, and you’re like, ‘Oh, do I have to get dressed?'” she shared. “Make-up for sure helps you feel like a real person. I just focused a lot on moisturizing and on contouring. The face gets a little round and chubby. The nose starts to spread.

“Everything is a challenge, from getting dressed and how you’re going to do your make-up. But I like challenges. I like things that force me to be creative and create in new ways. And with beauty, there’s so much that you can do.”

The singer gave the interview to celebrate the launch of her Fenty Beauty line in Ulta Beauty stores.

What Nems “Bing Bong” Remix Is Best? Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Trae Tha Truth, Paul Wall, Styles P Jump In!

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Music
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Nems has returned with a monster remix of his hit song “Bing Bong,” but it is wrapped up in a project called “Bing Kong.” This time, he employs Busta Rhymes, Trae Tha Truth, Styles P, Paul wall, fat Joe, and himself to bang us in the head with another one. But this isn’t DJ Khaled! This is some serious New York rap.

The way I see it, these guys are taking it back to the essence of New York City. That’s not to say other forms of Hip-Hop out right now are not New York City, but this is the streets. I have to respect it! Now, take a listen and tell us which version of bing bong you like best.

Listen to it below!

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Drake Beats Lawsuit Over Beer-Fueled Injury At “Rowdy” Concert

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Drake, aka Champagne Papi, will be popping bottles of bubbly this weekend after coming out on top of a case where bottle popping almost cost him a grip.

Drake’s team is celebrating a recent legal win that a New York judge has handed him by dismissing a case stemming from a 2016 concert at Madison Square Garden, where a woman named Amanda Giovacco claimed she was injured at the performance and the “Certified Lover Boy” was at fault.

The woman filed her lawsuit in July 2019, claiming she “was violently struck by a beer bottle thrown while attending Drake’s concert. Giovacco said she was maliciously and subjected to a battery without just cause or provocation.

Giovacco’s legal team suggested that the defendants ignored the “aggressive and/or violent behavior at the concert” and that since “they knew Drake has a history of violence at his concerts,” security and staff at the venue should have been more alert.

She said she suffered a traumatic brain injury and seizures from getting hit in the head and said it stopped her from attending medical school.

According to Radar Online, Judge Paul A. Goetz dismissed Amanda Giovacco’s claim against the artist, Live Nation, Madison Square Garden, and Joseph Picco, an MSG employee, on Friday. 

This ruling affirms that none of the defendants were at fault for her injuries.

Court filings stated, “defendants had no duty to plaintiff and plaintiff’s mother’s testimony that the crowd was extremely rowdy when Drake was on stage is insufficient to create an issue of fact.”

The court document also said the woman “failed to make a prima facie showing of negligence by defendants” and that her claims are “unsupported by a statement of undisputed facts” and “failed to meet her burden with regard to spoliation.”

With this ruling, none of the accused is responsible for paying for Giovacco’s alleged injuries or medical damages.

Rapper HDN Cujo Reminds Creatives To Stay Humble Within A Fast-Past Industry

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HDN Cujo knows one of the most potent forces in the world is ambition and charity. It has the power to inspire individuals to do great things and realize their aspirations. Giving back to the world, let alone your community reminds you that people are motivated by acts of generosity, but it’s a humble reminder to be content with what you have. But, as many artists and visionaries have demonstrated, ambition encourages individuals to be innovative.
 
HDN Cujo says ‘When the desire to create collides with the desire to achieve, history is easily made.” His deep commitment to music has enabled him to develop his distinct style and contribute something fresh to the music world. He communicates a particular mood and vibe packed with energy with each record he releases.
 
HDN Cujo’s music is authentic and one-of-a-kind, providing a tremendous experience for himself and his listeners. The feelings he’s experienced from childhood have helped him become more aware of who he is as a person and express those emotions through his music.  This year’s discography is a perfect example of resonating with trending issues and takes the listener on a mind trip of emotions on each track. 
 
He’s made a name for himself in the industry and amassed one of the fastest-growing fan following. HDN Cujo manages to keep people enthralled and involved with his timely releases. He’s also improved his songwriting abilities, perfecting the art of crafting memorable projects.
 
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NBC Sports TV Host Jake McGrady is Breaking into the Music Industry

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Jake McGrady found success as one of the most influential televisions and podcast personalities in Portland. Now, he’s focused on one thing: the music industry. 

Jake ‘Mr. Portland’ McGrady had no idea that one day he would have created a career for himself in television, podcasting, and social media. The Portland native graduated from Oregon State University in 2016 with a degree in marketing and broadcasting and he hasn’t slowed down since.  In Portland, there is one thing that the city cares about more than just about anything else: the Portland Trail Blazers. 

Jake has been able to successfully build a career in media that was fueled by his passion for Rip City through his Mr. Portland personal on social media. His network of followers/fans has watched his career evolve from hosting the ‘Beaver Sports TV Show’ and ‘2nd String Sports’ radio show in college, to hosting an NBA talk show on NBC Sports Northwest.

In 2018, Jake joined the cast of Blazers Outsiders, bringing his NBA Twitter personality onto television screens, covering the Trail Blazers, NBA news, and providing pop culture commentary. 

In addition to the TV show, Jake continued to grow in the sports media scene with his ‘2nd String’ podcast. What started as the ‘2nd String Sports’ radio show that Jake founded at Oregon State had now become one of Portland’s #1 podcasts. Initially, the podcast grew as a sports talk show with Portland Trail Blazers commentary which attracted Jake’s Mr. Portland following. 

Through the podcast, Jake has found a passion and talent for interviewing. The trio of hosts has gone on to interview the likes of Mike Barrett, Lamar Hurd, Meyers Leonard, Anfernee Simons, and many other athletes, coaches, and sports media personalities. 

As the podcast grew a larger fanbase, so did Jake’s vision for himself and the direction of the show. The podcast rebranded from 2nd String Sports to 2nd String Show, ditching ‘sports’ from the name as the trio pivoted towards a broader audience of pop culture and entertainment. 

If there is one thing Jake is just as passionate about as he is with the Portland Trail Blazers, it’s music. McGrady has now started to grow his resume on the music scene, interviewing guests on his show such as Grammy Award-winning band Portugal. the Man, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer iLoveMakonnen, and music industry photographer and social media personality Jake Chamseddine. 

In 2021, Jake joined the RapTV team as a social strategist and @rap TikTok lead, helping create content for the largest hip-hop community in the world over a network of accounts accumulating 25+ million followers. 

2022 is gearing up to be a big year for the media personality as Jake plans to really make a splash in the music industry and mainstream media scene with some new projects that have been in the works. His goal is to launch his own label/management company that offers full-service social media management and content creation for artists in the hip-hop space while he also continues to further his own career in television.

From sports to music. Stay on the lookout for Jake McGrady.

A Talented Las Vegas Teen “Rae Milli” is Ready to Shine Bright in a City Full of Stars

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Rae Milli, born Aiyana Evans, is creating a major buzz in a lot of music circles. A Las Vegas native who has been singing and dancing since she could walk has recently signed her first recording contract. 

Being willing to bet on herself and follow her passion for creating music caused her to turn down four volleyball scholarships after graduating high school last year. That talent and passion got the attention of indie label Evo Music Group which recently signed her and made Rae the first lady of EMG.

Her versatile flow and ability to sing and rap have drawn some high praise and comparisons. When asked about the fact that some of her work reminds people of a female Drake, Rae laughed and said “Hold up now, don’t go that far. Drake is an icon, I’m just getting started.”

Her humbleness is refreshing in this age of industry and social media bravado. She attributes that to her mother and father who keep her grounded. “My mom and dad are my biggest supporters but they say they keep the safety pin to pop my head if it gets too big,” Rae says as she shakes her head.

After hearing some of her newly mastered songs and the vision of which current big names are going to be on which ones, I’m predicting that Rae will soon be shining bright not just in Las Vegas but in the industry as a whole.

Rapper Pitbull Opens Tuition-Free Charter School in Arizona

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Rapper Pitbull has decided to open a school in Meza, Arizona, promising the students top-notch education, tuition-free. 

The artist will work through the philanthropic arm of his enterprise to bring the campus to the community.

According to Fox 10, the international superstar, through his SLAM! Foundation, has started constructing the tuition-free charter school that they plan to open for underprivilege students in Fall 2022.

This is not the first school that the Grammy award-winner has opened with his SLAM! Foundation. Currently, there are 12 public charter schools serving over 5,500 students starting in early learning until they are ready to go on to college. 

So far, the schools are located in Florida, Nevada, and Georgia. The latest school will be located at 305 Main Street in Meza.

In response to this exciting venture, Pitbull said, “God is so big. The law of attraction so real. The building is 305. Yeee!”

Matthew Benson from the Arizona Charter School Association also is thrilled for the chart-topper has invested into.

“We’re talking about Pitbull, Mr. Worldwide,” Benson stated. “So, this is going to bring a lot of attention and choice for school choice in Arizona.”

Pitbull founded SLAM! in 2015 to focus on Sports-infused lessons, Lifelong learner’s skills, Academics, and Motivation. 

He spoke about why he believes in the mission in the video below:

Rapper Goonew Big Wick Shot Dead in District Heights

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Maryland rapper Goonew Big Wick has died after being shot in District Heights. Law enforcement has not identified the suspect in the killing.

Several outlets have reported tragic news.

The Washington Post says a Black man the streets are saying is Big Wick, was murdered on the 3400 block of Walters Lane in the City of District Heights on Friday, Mar. 18 at 5:40 p.m. 

The buzzing rapper was rushed to a local hospital, but medical professionals could not save his life.

The crime scene is thought to be a residential street near the edge of a commercial area just south of Pennsylvania Avenue. 

The rising star had three songs of note, “Dance Party,” “Flip Phone,” and “Stain,” which set him up for a promising career. 

During an interview with AllHipHop, Goonew explained his upbringing in Forrest Creek, Maryland. 

“It’s like any hood neighborhood that’s tough growing up,” Goonew told AllHipHop.com. “Police mess with you all day, there’s shootouts, robbery, all types of stuff going on. You have to move and know what you’re doing.”

The rapper’s Instagram, which boasts about 156K followers and only has two posts, has been flooded with red hearts, white doves, and #RIPs for the slain soldier.

His last picture was posted the day before his death. It is a picture of him in a black and white outfit, looking as if he was cradling cough syrup or a. Pedialyte bottle.

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One person wrote under the black heart caption, “You gave the hood hope, Rip slime.” Another said, “You hurt the hood bra.”

“Not you tho big cuz💔” rapper Black Fortune said, “Just broke my heart twin 🤦🏾‍♂️”

Fans also took to Twitter to send their condolences.

Money for Water tweeted a few covers of some of the projects he put out, “rip goonew rip big wick.”

https://twitter.com/moneyforwater/status/1505022225266659328?s=20&t=xLBgkE5s-YeaTS9wBHv1dA

This is a joke responded to the news by simply saying, “Damn, bro.”

Ed50Ld50 said, “We couldn’t even go a full week without another one. Smh”

https://twitter.com/ED50LD50/status/1505116747287994375?s=20&t=xLBgkE5s-YeaTS9wBHv1dA

The shooting was under investigation Friday night.

Jayda Cheaves Hints At Lil Baby Break Up: I Post My Own Tea

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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For years, Jayda Cheaves has invested her time into her burgeoning relationship with Lil Baby. In fact, from this partnership the pair are diligently working to raise their son. However, yesterday (March 18), she hinted at a romantic break up offering the cryptic message, “I post my own tea.”

Generally speaking, no relationship is without its faults. Yet, the reoccurring cheating allegations may have added to this decision to part ways. So, the fashion influencer is candidly sharing her narrative.

The Declaration

Initially, an infamous slow clap GIF introduces the announcement. “I’m finally standing up,” offered the beauty boss. As a matter of fact, the following posts to her Instagram stories seem to detail her heartache.

Soon, to the public, she offers sage advice. “Everything comes to an end. Never force it. Be happy,” reads the stark message.

Moreover, she mentions what action that she is willing to take in order to maintain her composure. “I’m willing to [X] anybody out for my happiness and peace,” four crying emojis are used to help emphasize her point. Next, Jayda Wayda demonstrates sheer vulnerability.

“I post my own [tea] so I can clown myself before i get clowned,” admits Ms. Cheaves. Cuz shiddddd it’s cold out here — ion know how this [sh*t] gon go,” reads the reflective message.

In recent past, the emerging entrepreneur endured very public issues concerning Lil Baby’s alleged infidelity. Although, a lavish lifestyle accompanied her partnership, it may not be rich enough to silence any lingering doubts.

The Response

Following Jayda’s apparent break-up post, Lil Baby, did not wait to publicly reply. “WHEN A MF THINK THEY CAN PLAY WITH ME,” the cocky caption reads. In fact, the happy feet seemingly depict his confident exit from the relationship. Be that as it may, Jayda Cheaves has more to share.

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“THINK THEY CAN PLAY WITH YOU? LMFAO YOU PLAYED WITH ME FOR 6 YEARS STRAIGHT. I TEXT A N*GGA BACK NOW YOUR CHEST HURT. BYE,” she writes in the matter-of-fact clap back.

Ultimately, both of these two chose to delete their last social media responses. So, this time, are they actually romantically done with each other?