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Yes, the Insecure creative is definitely celebrated for her perspective. In fact, she recently used her point-of-view to pop off against an onslaught of unsolicited criticism. So, Issa Rae blasts nosy body shamers saying, “Let a b*tch eat.”
Last Friday (March 25), a celebratory video of the writer quickly took a negative turn. As a matter of fact, the short clip was shot in Washington D.C. Hoorae — her production company — was hosting a festival. Accordingly, the extended shindig worked to champion “the talent of Black creatives.”
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Although, all this may be true, just what did the footage show? Well, the clip displays the cultural favorite and fellow actress, Yvonne Orji. Of course, these two are smartly dressed and too excited to see one another.
Moreover, it is the unabashed excitement that makes the moment. Truly, Issa Rae is all smiles. Both engulfing hugs and Megan knees ensure. Be that as it may, folks on social media begin candidly to push a pregnancy narrative.
Nevertheless, the cultural favorite is not with the foolishness. Somehow, she finds the time and curtly checks any misinformed individual. “I am not pregnant, f*ckyouverymuch,” reads the emphatic message. By all means, she has more to convey.
Additionally, she includes, “LET A B*TCH EAT DRINK AND BE MERRY.” Well, with these two sentences she effectively shuts down these unfounded rumors.
A couple of months ago, an organization I work with decided we were going to do something unique and special this year. So, I passionately began to helm the Raising Kings program of One Village of Alliance, based in Wilmington Delaware. This is my 10th year involved and it’s also the 10th year Raising Kings has existed.
One of the events in the program is a screening and subsequent panel discussion of “King Richard,” the award-winning movie that tells the story of Richard Williams and his raising of two tennis queens Venus and Serena. The story is an amazing testimony of struggle, discipline, and fatherhood, among other things. So it was a perfect discussion piece for Raising Kings, which is rooted in rearing young African-American boys into adulthood.
But the story of Richard Williams was so powerful that we decided to use it above all other movies and TV shows as exemplary documentation and representation of what a lot of men go through these days. The movie stars Will Smith who would go on to win the academy award, but you know this. And you also know that he now infamously and tragically assaulted Chris rock at the Academy Awards shortly before taking home the coveted best actor honor.
The last thing we need now is another think piece on what happened between Will and Chris. But, there is an undeniable relatability and it’s an unquestionable conversation piece. So, join us today March 31, 2022, on AllHipHop‘s YouTube page as we talk about the themes and issues raised in “King Richard.” Naturally, We’ll also discuss, within context of course, Will slapping Chris. This is grown man talk – not gossip.
I found relatability in three people involved. One is Will Smith. The other Chris Rock. And then there’s Jaden Smith, the youngest son of Will.
WILL.
I am not about to pretend like I understand what it is truly like to be Will Smith. He lives a very public life under constant scrutiny, with the last few years looking rather hellish from afar. His personal business, his family’s business, and the intimate details of his marriage have been revealed for all to see, pontificate about, and opinion-hate on. He and Jada are at least partially responsible for that. They or their camp has willingly divulged and have owned a great portion of what we talk about.
I am relatively private, but there is an aspect to this I understand. I consider myself a pretty nice guy (sometimes standoffish, introverted, and anti-social at times, but nice), but I do know what it’s like to be pushed to the brink. I know what it’s like to be coerced by circumstance into explosion. Unfortunately, these situations happen a lot, because men are not readily taught how to properly process their feelings. Or those emotions – those true emotions – are repressed. Or hidden under the mask of conformity. And suddenly said man strikes a tipping point where he (sometimes she) can no longer hold it and that rage is directed at someone or something.
In this instance, it was Chris Rock. I am not here to analyze Will Smith as a person or his personal views on a joke said by a comedian at Hollywood’s most prestigious event. But I am here to say that it was truly unacceptable how he expressed himself. He said it himself: he was wrong. When I lost it, I had to deal with the consequences of those actions as well. And so will Will. He’ll still be rich beyond measure, but there will undoubtedly be consequences and repercussions. He and The Smith Family are considered royalty by many. And his family unit is exceptional. Hell, Jaden even compared them to the X-Men once. I felt that.
JADEN.
Last year, I interviewed the great rapper MURS and I told him a story about my father. In that story, I shared with him that I got into a squabble with some boys in the neighborhood. These boys happened to be white. I can’t remember exactly what happened between us, but my dad came out and all the problems dissipated. Those boys decided they wanted to go get their dad. And my dad waited in the middle of the street for them to get him, but their father never showed up. My dad did not have to use violence, but I was a proud kid.
In fact, I was extremely appreciative that my dad was tougher than their weak patriarch. And, I still am, if I am being honest. I would have to have been at their dinner table that day. My pops had a stature that was forced most men (and us kids) to stand down. He never had to resort to violence, because it was a losing proposition. So, when Jaden Smith decides to tweet “And That’s How We Do It” with pride, it remains problematic.
In our conversation with Raising Kings, I am hopeful that we will be able to put some of this into perspective. No matter how you slice it, violence is not the answer. Most of us don’t have the safeguard of the pristine, largely white, Hollywood Academy Awards as a refuge.
I hate that the world was watching. I hate that the kids were watching. I hate the idea of masculinity – purported toxic masculinity – changes, morphs, and maligns according to the situation.
To me, there was one person that needed protection.
CHRIS.
Chris Rock literally needed protection, as he was assaulted.
When I say, in the headline, that “I’ve never been Chris Rock,” that is not an insult. Chris Rock has been open about being bullied ruthlessly in his younger years. Nearly every fight or altercation I have ever gotten into was defending somebody, oftentimes a weaker person from a bully. So, I feel awful for Chris Rock. And the more I think about it, it’s nauseating how folks are celebrating and justifying this attack.
It is my instinct to applaud him for his restraint, for not fighting back, and for staying with the program. We really can’t say what was going on in his mind and he has already stated that he’s still processing it. I can say though, I have never been attacked physically in a way that I was unable to defend myself or lash out even. I have been assaulted in other non-physical ways and was helpless, but that is another story. One of my elders told me, “Never be violent, but if somebody puts their hands on you, you try to kill ’em.”
Straight like that.
But, this is not that kind of matter. I see a lot of people talking about what they would do in that situation – if Will Smith slapped them. And I find it hilarious that everyone knows just, right-and-exact, what they would do. First, Will ain’t slapping your crazy a###! You are a layperson sir and have nothing to lose, sir. Quite frankly, based on how Chris Rock has presented himself in film, TV, and in his comedy specials, he is not a tough guy in any way. And that is ok.
People, typically Black women, speak about the need to protect Jada Pinkett Smith, but it is Chris Rock that “suffers” from a condition similar to Asperger’s. NVLD is a non-verbal learning disability that results in strained social skills and also learning difficulty. He was tested long before this assault. Chris Rock needed help, support, and security that night. And he didn’t get it. In fact, little is said about how he’s doing. It almost seems like nobody cares that a 57-year-old man was brazenly assaulted in front of the world and nobody did anything. The memes like “Pursuit of Slappyness” are also a form of ambush. He even apologized for messing up the night for the hosts.
Reportedly, Will Smith declined or refused to leave the award ceremony after being asked. They asked. He declined. And he still won the award. That’s an amazing level of privilege and power. I am almost jealous. In the streets, a fistfight or a slap can get you murdered. Security in the clubs I frequented would beat rabble-rousers from inside the club all the way to the street. And dump you. These are not the streets and this is barely real life.
All in all, I find the whole situation to be tragic.
I like each and every one of these individuals, but understand I know them exclusively through their work and projected personas. Including Jaden. I think he is an incredible artist and I wish he would do more rapping. I reminisced on interviewing Jada in college with a former classmate recently I feel like Will Smith is our Hip-Hop Denzel Washington.
And Chris Rock? I hope just he is well. Everybody does not hate Chris. We love Chris.
We are allowed to make mistakes. A lot of our greatest moments come after the mistake. At our lowest points, it yields the opportunity to make right what was wrong. It has happened to the best of them, including myself.
But it is critical that we learn collectively. It is critical that our kids process this properly. And it is critical that we continue the dialogue and continue to sculpt out what masculinity is and really looks like. Especially when it is on display in front of the world. And this is why Raising Kings is “changing the image and expectations of Black men and boys.”
Instead of writing a think piece, next time, I might just think peace.
Fans of the Dreamville Records roster will soon get new music from the J. Cole-led label. Dreamville connected with Generation Now’s DJ Drama for the D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz mixtape.
Dreamville officially announced the upcoming project on Wednesday night. D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz will arrive later today (March 31) at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT.
The official Dreamville Twitter and Instagram accounts also uploaded a 25-second trailer for D-Day. Both posts mentioned Dreamville Records acts J. Cole, Ari Lennox, J.I.D, Bas, EarthGang, Cozz, Lute, and Omen.
Since its launch, Dreamville Records released three compilations – 2014’s Revenge of the Dreamers, 2015’s Revenge of the Dreamers II, and 2019’s Revenge of the Dreamers III. The latter project debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Revenge of the Dreamers III also earned Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. The ROD3 songs “Under the Sun” and “Costa Rica” picked up Platinum plaques too. Cole’s ROD3 track “Middle Child” is 7x-Platinum.
Atlanta-bred recording artist Gunna will be the latest rapper to hit the stage for Saturday Night Live. The late-night NBC sketch comedy show returns on April 2 with Gunna as the musical guest.
Gunna’s upcoming set on Saturday Night Live follows his YSL Records label head Young Thug appearing on the program last October. Fellow rap star Saweetie also performed on SNL in November.
Jerrod Carmichael will serve as the host for the forthcoming 16th episode of SNL‘s season 47. The stand-up comedian is best known for his short-running semi-biographical NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show.
This year also saw Gunna team up with YouTuber-turned-rapper DDG for the “Elon Musk” collaboration. The 28-year-old rhymer provided features for Cordae’s From a Birds Eye View and Lil Durk’s 7220 as well.
For days, people around the globe have been waiting to hear what Chris Rock would say about getting slapped By Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards. The stand-up comedian finally spoke about the viral moment.
According to Variety, Chris Rock addressed the infamous face smack during a show in Boston. After a lengthy standing ovation from the Wilbur Theater audience, the 57-year-old Hollywood veteran finally began his hour-long set.
“I don’t have a bunch of s### about what happened, so if you came to hear that, I have a whole show I wrote before this weekend. I’m still kind of processing what happened. So, at some point, I’ll talk about that s###. And it will be serious and funny,” Chris Rock told the crowd.
Chris Rock just addressed the Will Smith #Oscars slap for the first time during a sold-out stand-up show in Boston. https://t.co/Keka0MVhSd
Multiple outlets reported ticket prices for Chris Rock’s “Ego Death Tour” began soaring after Will Smith slapped the Saturday Night Live alumnus in the face on Sunday. All six shows in Boston sold out with secondary ticket sellers apparently seeing a 641% increase in value.
“We sold more tickets to see Chris Rock overnight than we did in the past month combined,” read a March 28 tweet from the online ticket marketplace TickPick. Additionally, the VividSeats website lists tickets for an April 1st show at $508 or higher.
We sold more tickets to see Chris Rock overnight than we did in the past month combined.
Will Smith eventually apologized to Chris Rock for attacking him on stage at the Oscars. The incident was the fallout from Rock telling a bald joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The Girls Trip actress has been open about dealing with the autoimmune condition known as alopecia.
While Will Smith offered a mea culpa for his actions, at least one member of the Rock family did not accept the apology. Tony Rock made it clear his older brother and Smith have not made amends despite Sean “Diddy” Combs claiming the two entertainers reconciled.
Onlookers can likely expect Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith to give their side of the story in the near future. The celebrity couple reportedly plans to speak about the “slap seen ’round the world” on an upcoming episode of Jada’s Red Table Talk.
A jury ruled against Damon “Dame” Dash in a copyright infringement and defamation lawsuit on Wednesday. The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder must pay a total of $805,000 to director Josh Webber and Muddy Water Pictures.
The plaintiffs sued Dame Dash for allegedly trying to promote himself as a producer for the Dear Frank motion picture after he was removed from the project. Supposedly, Dash even changed the film’s title to The List.
Back in 2016, Muddy Water Pictures hired Dame Dash to co-direct Dear Frank. Two years later, the company fired Dash for allegedly being high on the set. The filmmakers filed the lawsuit in 2019.
Dear Frank stars Brian White, Claudia Jordan, Columbus Short, Nicholas Turturro, Torrei Hart, and Kearia Schroeder. Hip Hop recording artist Lil Durk appears in the movie as well.
Dame Dash has now responded to losing in court. The 50-year-old entrepreneur posted about the legal defeat on his verified Instagram page.
“You have to lose some battles to win a war… stay tuned #fatliars #youllneverbeme. Don’t ever say you Directed MY movie,” wrote Dash in the IG caption.
JOsh Webber also reacted to the news of his legal victory over Dame Dash on his Instagram account. The former New York Film Academy student posted, “Case closed. 🤡 @duskopoppington #dearfrankmovie.”
The jury awarded Muddy Water Pictures $30,000 for copyright infringement and $125,000 in punitive damages. Webber won $400,000 in compensatory damages for defamation and $250,000 in punitive damages.
Some people on the internet are still pushing the Cardi B vs Nicki Minaj narrative. Both Hip Hop superstars were in New York City this week to shoot separate videos, and Minaj fans claimed Cardi copied the Queens native.
Social media users accused Cardi B of stealing from Nicki Minaj’s aesthetic because the “MotorSport” collaborators both recorded music videos in NYC surrounded by local residents. However, Cardi took to Instagram to dispel the rumors.
Cardi B wrote on Instagram:
Y’all be trynna play wit my body like I won’t come wit receipts! My bad I had to rehearse for a movie for 2 months, shoot Facebook, go to Europe and close deals MY BAD @dougieb___ and cardi was in LA workin and we finally in NY our home to shoot this 🔥! Don’t play wit me I Move on my timing and I BEEN DONE THIS… talk all y’all s### make sure y’all tune in to TOUCH THE GROWN!!! And FREE F##### KAY FLOCK!!
@iamcardib Instagram
In addition, Cardi B posted a video showing text messages between herself and Kay Flock’s manager from February and earlier this month. That correspondence included Cardi revealing she sent her verse for the new song on March 15.
In the fall of 2021, 22Gz was prohibited from performing at the LIT Lounge in the City of Providence. The Providence Police Department asked the Providence Board of Licenses to present the club with a “cease and desist” order to remove the artist from the show biz because of his violent lyrics and the alleged connection to gang life.
According to a lawsuit reviewed by AllHipHop.com, Hannah Stern, the Policy Associate of the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island and the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island, is suing the City of Providence by and through its Treasurer, James Lombardi, to receive certain records used to substantiate why 22Gz was not allowed to perform.
Before ACLU’s complaint, the City of Providence refused to share the documents.
The lawsuit claims that on October 27th, 2021, the Providence Police Department requested the Providence Board of Licenses issue the proper documents to stop the “LIT Lounge” from letting the chart-topper at their venue on October 30th, 2021.
The cops claimed 22Gz is “a member of Wookie Gang, they call it Gun Gang,” and that “this particular group . . . also has ties to the Crip Gang.”
The police department said the artist “spent five months in jail in 2017 on a second-degree murder charge related to a shooting in Miami in which the charges were later dropped by the victim.”
The police also cited a report from the NYPD from 2019 that said, “if they were allowed to perform, there would be a higher risk of violence.”
The Board of Licenses agreed with the police and sent a “cease and desist” order to the owners of the club.
The language read in part, “Your entertainment scheduled for Saturday, October 30th, ’22 GZ’ has been denied. At the Board of Licenses hearing on October 27th, 2021, the Providence Police Department presented numerous incidents of violence at previous performances of this artist. The Board determined that allowing this artist to perform would pose a significant safety threat to your establishment, your staff, your patrons, and the City as a whole.”
A little over a week later, on November 8th, 2021, the ACLU filed an open records request with the city to get “any documents provided to the Board of Licenses regarding” incidents of violence at any of 22Gz other performances.
They also asked for “any documents which delineate the specific incidents of violence referenced in the Providence Police Department presentation leading to the denial of this event for the applicant.”
However, the city did not.
Instead, they referred them to the City’s Open Meetings Portal, “where you may find documents that have been filed with the Board of Licenses pertaining to Lit Lounge” on November 22nd, 2021.
These documents presented no proof of violence at his previous performances. The ACLU asked again. This time the city referenced news articles, including one from the New York Times.
The lawsuit says the city cited a “copyright law that prevented the city from re-publishing the news articles to plaintiffs in response to the request.”
As a result, the ACLU believes the City of Providence’s “decision to prevent 22Gz from performing at Lit Lounge constitutes a prior restraint on speech, which may have been unconstitutional.”
The ACLU, on behalf of the rapper, is asking for a judge for the records to be released.
The gimmick helped Lil Nas X give almost $500,000 to charity, funding valuable programming for patients living with HIV/AIDS.
According to the Daily News, the pregnancy gag was partnered with a “baby registry” that encouraged his fans to donate money to 16 different charities serving those impacted by the virus but unable to afford care or other forms of support.
In a statement, the Atlanta-area native said, “I’m so thankful to everybody who donated to my baby registry and joined me in helping to transform all of these communities in the South.”
“Together we are giving much-needed resources to those who need it most – especially those impacted by HIV – and also helping inspire the leaders who are constantly fighting for HIV education and awareness.”
Through this campaign, Lil Nas X raised almost $500,000 that will be distributed through the Gilead COMPASS Initiative, an initiative from Gilead Sciences with the mission of eradicating the AIDS/HIV epidemic in the South.
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state Black people are disproportionately impacted by HIV, in contrast to other demographics.
HIV/AIDs programs were not the only organization to get shine.
Lil Nas X also encouraged fans to donate to The Bail Project, an initiative to end mass incarceration and assist those in need by paying their bail bonds. The Cade Foundation, which helps families struggling with infertility, was also a beneficiary.
Russ and his longtime friend/collaborator Bugus launched their own record label called DIEMON.
The label shares a name with the collective they founded over a decade ago. Russ and Bugus designed DIEMON to benefit artists, allowing signees to retain ownership of their masters and publishing.
“Everyone owns their masters; everyone owns their publishing,” Russ told Variety. “We don’t eat on your merch or your tours, and everything’s a profit split deal. We’re not looking to invest in an artist just to change their music. If we like an artist enough to sign them, it’s because we like what they’re doing. It’s just a super artist-friendly situation, where we’re here to provide resources and mentorship to artists that we believe in.”
DIEMON signees will also be able to easily keep track of their earnings. Russ and Bugus set up a system with the platform Vydia to make financial information readily available for artists.
“It’s super transparent, like you see what we see,” Russ said. “It’s one thing to say, ‘Yeah, we’re an artist-friendly label and it’s still going to feel like you’re independent.’ It’s a whole other thing to be like, ‘No, for real, you can log in and see what’s going on.’ It’s important to keep that artist-friendly relationship, and Vydia’s just been really great about being the resource that you need when you need them, but other than that letting you do your thing.”
DIEMON already found its first artist, signing Bay Area rapper LaRussell.
Russ and Bugus plan to expand beyond Hip Hop as they envision the label incorporating various genres.
Dame Dash lost another case to a lawyer who’s been a thorn in his side.
According to documents obtained by AllHipHop, a jury ordered Dame Dash to pay over $800,000 to filmmakers in a copyright infringement and defamation lawsuit. The plaintiffs were represented by attorney Chris Brown, who’s sued the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder multiple times.
Jurors awarded $805,000 to director Josh Webber and Muddy Water Pictures in a battle over a film called Dear Frank a.k.a. The List. The filmmakers accused Dame Dash of trying to shop the film as his own project even though he got dropped from the production.
Muddy Water Pictures originally hired Dame Dash to co-direct the film in 2016. The filmmakers accused him of often being high on the set, eventually cutting him from the project in 2018.
Webber and Muddy Water Pictures finished the film without the Hip Hop mogul, who tried to market Dear Frank as Damon Dash Presents The List in promotional material sent to BET. Webber put Dame Dash on blast in a since-deleted Instagram post in 2019.
“I wasn’t gonna speak on this bum but f### him and his lies,” Webber wrote. “I won’t sit back and let this guy try to slander or bully me any longer. Truth is [Dame Dash] is not a true independent artist or business man like he tries to pretend to be.. He was HIRED by @muddfilms to ‘Direct’ the film #thelist originally as a pure marketing stunt. I was the producer of the film and asked to ensure that it actually got made by ghost directing certain aspects.”
He continued, “Dame has no idea what directing a movie actually is or takes and was constantly yelling at crew members/cast, berating people on set, smoking weed and basically sleeping at the wheel. Then while in the process of finishing the film, Dame was being a hot head with the studio executive producer/financier stepping out of line and finally got FIRED!! I was approached to finish the job by directing the movie to completion and attached my company to help in its formal release. Really simple to understand.”
Dame Dash fired back in an Instagram post of his own.
“These liars @muddfilms @joshawebber and @tonywhiteceo tried to con me,” he wrote. “And when I caught them I lying I took over the project and let @muddfilms stay in for short paper because he pretended to be thorough and now the #culturevulture @joshawebber who is obsessed with being me was my assistant director in true culture vulture form is going to try to take credit for a Black mans work.”
Things didn’t work out for Dame Dash as a jury sided with Webber and Muddy Water Pictures in the dispute. Jurors found him liable for copyright infringement and defamation.
The jury awarded $30,000 to Muddy Water Pictures for copyright infringement. Dame Dash was also ordered to pay the company $125,000 in punitive damages.
Webber received $400,000 in compensatory damages for defamation. Jurors gave the director another $250,000 in punitive damages.
After a horrible car accident, rapper and reality tv star Apple Watts is in the hospital fighting for her life.
TMZ reports that Apple Watts was in an accident while driving on the freeway last week in Baker, CA. Her car, a Mercedes Benz, collided with a Ford F250 pickup truck, causing her luxury ride to tumble across the expressway.
Before the car could stop, it burst into flames, with the artist still in it. She was saved by one of the persons in the Ford.
As a result of the crash, the “Love & Hip Hop” cast member was life-flighted to a hospital in Nevada, where it was determined she sustained a brain injury and has two breaks in different parts of her neck. Her arm was also shattered.
She underwent surgery for the neck injuries on Tuesday evening (March 29th.) The operation is said to have been a success.
Since the car wreck, she has not been able to open her eyes, nor is she able to communicate verbally.
Apple Watts is progressing and can breathe on her own. However, doctors continue to give her oxygen to support her healing process.
It is unsure what caused the accident.
Still, her family, friends, and fans hope she recovers completely.
“I hope Apple Watts pull through. That lady done had a tough go at life in general. Prayers man”
I hope Apple Watts pull through. That lady done had a tough go at life in general 🙏🏾💜. Prayers man
Tyga and Rob Kardashian defended themselves after their mutual ex Blac Chyna discussed a lack of child support on social media.
Blac Chyna claimed she got rid of three cars to provide for her kids since she doesn’t receive child support. The socialite has two children: a son with Tyga and a daughter with Rob Kardashian.
“Yesterday I had to give up 3 of my cars,” she wrote on Twitter. “my reasons… morals, beliefs, being a single mother, no support I’m a MAMA.”
Tyga and Rob Kardashian responded to Blac Chyna by commenting on an Instagram post about her claims.
“I pay 40k a year for my son school & he lives w me mon- sat,” Tyga wrote. “Why would I pay child support lol.”
Rob Kardashian noted, “I pay 37k a year for my daughter’s school. I handle every single medical expense. I pay for all her extracurricular activities. I have my daughter from Tuesday-Saturday. Why would i pay child support lol.”
Tyga also joked about the situation after seeing Rob Kardashian’s remarks.
“@robkardashianofficial how u pay 3k less,” he wrote. “Let me kno the plug.”
Blac Chyna’s Twitter posts aren’t the first time she’s brought up her exes not paying child support. She previously insisted her arrangements with Tyga and Rob Kardashian worked in a 2021 interview with Wendy Williams.
“I feel like if they’re doing their part on their end, and I’m doing mine,” she said. “That’s perfectly fine and the best co-parenting.”
To date, the 2022’s Oscar’s are proving to be the most historic. However, the physical shenanigans are the fodder for this contentious hot topic. So now, Jada Pinkett-Smith makes an interesting post after the violent Oscar’s slap. So, just what does she have to share?
It just so happens, that the agitated encounter quickly followed an incredulous look from the veteran actress. After, her hubby of many years, got the non-verbal signal, Will was on go-time. Well, at this point, the rest is history.
In any event, the previously shared social media posts can be viewed a couple of different ways. So, is Will hinting at the spectacular events to come? Or, is the married couple simply enjoying one another’s shared sense of humor? Finally, the alopecia advocate shares her truth.
Since the epic incident, the veteran host is finally breaking her silence. “This is a season for healing and I’m here for it,” reads a candid Instagram graphic. There it is, Jada Pinkett-Smith offers up her insight.
Of course, her hubby has already retired his pimp hand. A penned apology seems to imply Smith’s tremendous remorse. Rather, than delivering it in a public forum, the Best Actor, too believes in the power of social media.
With two singles under her belt, VITA has all of the energy of a newcomer with all of the skills of a vet.
Her power-packed vocals are sure to capture your attention, while her meaningful lyrics tell the tale of who she is as an artist, and what her story entails.
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Give “LIBRE” a listen, and hear from our chat with VITA herself below:
AllHipHop: What inspired LIBRE?
VITA: LIBRE was made during the most tumultuous time of my life. I had just come out of an extremely controlling relationship. I had no money and nowhere to go as well as living in a foreign country away from my family. After years of having no autonomy over my own life I was determined to find my own sense of freedom. I realized that I had allowed external sources to dictate my path for too long. In order for me to rebuild, I had to tear down all of my belief systems completely. I had to release it all. This project is a time stamp in my life of when I began my journey towards liberating myself from anything and anyone that tried to limit me. I went into the studio with a vengeance determined to unleash everything that I had kept to myself for the sake of others comfortability. I wanted to make a statement. I am warm, I am loving, I am compassionate but I am also f###### powerful and I pity anyone who tries to get in my way from here on out.
AllHipHop: What have been some of the joys and challenges of being a
recently-launched artist?
VITA: Being a new artist, especially someone who’s so deeply specific in their creativity, has its highs and lows for sure. One thing I absolutely love is the surprise on peoples faces when they hear the music for the first time. It goes from shock to confusion to head banging in the space of seconds. Especially from those who know me personally, I’m outwardly just your super friendly Aussie neighbor who likes to have a laugh. So introducing people to that side of me is super special. The biggest challenge of being a new artist is the fact that most of the workload is on your own back. I’m extremely intentional about everything I make, so having control over the outcome is as intimidating as it is exhilarating. Especially when I’ve never done any of this before. Everything has been a learning lesson, even in the stressful moments, and for me that is a positive over anything.
AllHipHop: If you could tell pre-2020 VITA one thing, what would it be?
VITA: I’d give her a big hug and say, “you’re going to be okay, this pain and struggle will not last forever. Let go of needing to control the outcome and everything will fall into place.”
AllHipHop: Which song on LIBRE is the closest to your heart?
VITA: I would say BADBABBAD is the song closest to my heart for sure because it was the first song we made that sonically led me to where I am now. I remember the day I made it. I went out on the balcony of my friend’s apartment and I really allowed myself to cry for all of the losses in my life. I sobbed like a little kid until I felt completely empty. I let myself feel it all and after that sadness was gone, all that was left was this blinding, uncontrollable anger.
I was angry at everyone but I was mostly angry at myself for allowing people to take advantage of me. I went to the studio that night, walked straight into the booth and yelled my f###### heart out. I came out dripping with sweat exhausted by the release.
I left the studio that night and went back to my friend’s apartment. I played the song on repeat and jumped around until 4am. I couldn’t believe how good it felt to speak my truth and have something I made that sounds EXACTLY like me. That was my first taste of stepping into who I want to be.
AllHipHop: What do you want the world to know about VITA?
VITA: More than anything I want people to know how bloody Australian I am. Sydney born and bred babyyyy!!! Being Australian is something that I am extremely proud of. My country shaped me into who I am. Giving back to the country that gave me so much is indicative of acknowledging the violent and abusive history of the aborignal community at the hands of colonial settlers.
These egregious acts have created a culture of racism and cultural erasure to this day. As an Australian and the granddaughter of a holocaust survivor, I feel a very genuine responsibility to make tangible change for the original owners of the land I grew up on.
What is the first thing that comes to mind when we think about music? For the most part, it brings us tranquillity or, in other words, peace to our souls.
Many musicians have already created a name for themselves in this overcrowded and fiercely competitive industry, and the majority of well-known artists either have a musical background or had a traumatic upbringing. For the latter, the environment in which they have developed provides them with the motivation to improve their lives. They are able to assist suffering people connect to artists via their music, which keeps them strong every day.
Today, we’ll introduce you to one such talented artist who, despite his difficulties, managed to make his way into the musical world, and we’re delighted he did. “Richboy Domo” is his name.
After he was released from prison at the age of eighteen and nineteen, this musician began rapping. He first allowed musicality into his life in 2016. Rap taught him to value his life after his time in jail, and he realized that by learning to sing, he could be successful in life.
When it comes to Richboy Domo’s endeavors, he shed light on one of the projects that are near and dear to his heart, namely his first official project “Spin Again.”
It’s noteworthy since it’s his debut project EP, which will be released across the country. He wanted to tell people how much he had gone through with this EP, and he was confident that the audience would be able to grasp the blood and sweat that went into his effort.
Richboy Domo composed all of this music, but he collaborated with two other individuals, Jay and Dymond, who is his manager. They are in charge of project management, including partnerships, project flow, and rollout. He also claims that not composing songs is one of his disadvantages. This is because he just gets to the studio to rap and would like to make songs that would help him develop.
He advises young artists to work with a team that encourages and stimulates them in their endeavors. Success does not come overnight; it takes many sleepless nights in the studio to achieve it.
Richboy Domo is capable of creating high-quality music, and he deserves our appreciation.
For more updates on Richboy Domo, Connect with him on Instagram
We’ve all heard of Polo G, the music sensation who is well-known for his songs and distinctive talent.
But today’s topic will be his younger sister “Leia Monroe,” who has built a clothing company at the tender age of seven. Let’s unpack this young star’s story and the motivation behind her successful business endeavors.
Polo G, Leilani, Leia Monroe, and the rest of the Capalot family are all gifted folks. Leia Monroe was born into a musical household, but she also had a passion for fashion. And it was because of her fondness for the fashion industry that she founded the “House of Monroee” clothing line.
“House of Monroee” is not your typical clothing brand, as all her pieces of clothing are custom made so that any girl feels like a princess, empowered and ready to take on the world.
Her family’s unwavering support was vital in motivating her, igniting a flame of optimism, and allowing her to move forward. Despite all the negative criticism, she never gave up and this shows how mature she is at such an early age.
But there’s something else about Leia that makes her deserving of our affection and respect. She provides a percentage of the earnings from her apparel sales to Atlanta-area shelters for women and children.
She wants every girl to feel like a princess, to be confident in herself, and to understand that she is lovely just the way she is.
Now coming to her personal life. Despite her busy schedule, we asked what she likes to do in her spare time. She likes to play piano, Roblox, and Tik Tok with her family.
Leia Monroe tells youngsters and adults to be confident in their work and believe in their dreams.
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It truly is March Madness for International Nova! His catchy single “DALÈ” has peaked at #6 on the iTunes Top 100 Latin Music charts! He was comfortably nestled between “Chale” and “No Estoy en Gente” as of March 22nd. He has since remained on the Top 20 among artists such as Selena, Marc Anthony, and Ricky Martin!
“As an independent artist it’s an amazing feeling to be able to make it to the charts and share the charts with some legendary artists,” says International Nova
The Latin artist could not be more over the moon at his song’s success. Reaching such a high level is a massive accomplishment for the hardworking entertainer. He has been building his brand, hoping to be seen for the talent he has proven to be.
Nova has declared the following when addressing the way he feels about his single now climbing the Apple Music charts. “[I feel] awesome but this is because of my supporters, I have some amazing ones,” Nova states.
Heavily influenced by the Afrobeats he had his ear to while growing up in the Bronx, International Nova has made quite the impression on the music community. He has shared the stage with fellow successful peers such as Petey Pablo, French Montana, and Musiq Soulchild.
He has made such an impression on Hollywood that he is currently working behind the scenes with Vanessa Bling and Petey Pablo to name a few. On the film side, he can be seen in the biopic of late rapper, Tupac Shakur, “All Eyez on Me”. He has also guest-starred on household favorite reality drama, “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta”.
If “DALÈ” sounds familiar, it is because the title got its debut on AMC network’s newest show, “Covenant”. The hit was popular and mood-setting from the moment it left the studio; something Nova is skilled at. Its only competition is his mainstream title “Controla”, which has collected over 1.3 million streams.
He took to his Instagram to express the pride he feels in seeing his creation soar to such great heights. Other artists reached to Nova for support as they expressed their pride in this feat. This is a journey Nova is sure not to forget.
The dynamic title can be streamed on digital platforms Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, and Tidal! Follow Rolling Stone’s “Global Artist to Watch” on Instagram at @internationalnova and Twitter @novabxprince.
UPDATE: After dating Lil Baby, Jayda Cheaves decided to go all in. Soon, the two would start their own family. Be that as it may, their love was not enough to protect them from public interference. Over time, consistent turmoil seemed to completely envelop their love story.
Earlier this month, two of Chief Keef’s baby mamas effectively exposed Lil Baby. At the time, Jayda already allegedly dumped the lauded MC. However, she still seems to be grappling with the shocking news. Recently, the emerging entrepreneur shared an interesting post to her Instagram stories.
“I am at a phase in my life where no matter how bad you do me… you aren’t going to have me tripping.” reads the emphatic post. Additionally, it includes, “or in my feelings enough to affect my mood or energy.” Above all, she promises, “I will cut you off, pick myself up, and carry on… I’m stronger then the negative force you tried to throw at me.”
Professionally, Lil Baby is winning. However, his romantic life seems to be crumbling. So now, why is he allegedly being exposed by two of Chief Keef’s children’s mom’s?
Recently, The Hero’s long-time partner made a public declaration. In fact, Ms. Cheaves, seemed to announce the ending of their turbulent romantic relationship. However, regarding the split, she did not include the specific details.
Of course, this has lead many eye-spy detectives to share their theories. Be that as it may, Slim Danger — the mother of Zinc, one of Chief Keef’s children — insists that she may be a compelling factor. Moreover, she readily insists that the “Bussin” MC refused to pay her full “hush money” fee.
Currently, the affluent artist has Hip-Hop’s ear. Nonetheless, he also appears to have the ladies attention. In fact, the self-professed Squirt God levies a burning claim. She alleges, “And when you don’t come correct and your hush money is short these the pics that girlfriend gets, thank you Jayda.”
In addition, another one of Chief Keef’s baby mama’s speaks on the ATLien. Without a doubt, she too, offers a salacious account. Yes, Simone Shontell definitely has a story to tell about the “Do We Have A Problem” rapper.
Ultimately, Simone uses a text message to prove private admiration from Lil Baby. So, the suggestion to “pull up” can certainly be interpreted as some kind of interest. Finally, Simone proposes that Slim Danger is preoccupied with her v*gina visitors.
