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Female Artist Charizmia Sets The Bar

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Uncategorized
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Pop music is dominated almost exclusively by female stars — Beyoncé, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, and, as always, Madonna. Engaging in a frantic, complex game — crossing over many genres to keep up with the current caldron of hip-hop, electronic music, and R&B; signing sponsorship deals to make up for the lack of album sales; performing live everywhere from sheikhs’ parties to worldwide arenas — these women are the pop business now, and they’re not feeling particularly shy about telling us that.

Their primary message has become one of being the woman you actually have to be behind the scenes to succeed today: powerful, outspoken, and in control. Charizmia whose real name is Charismia Paige born and raised in Dothan Alabama aspires to be the world’s biggest female hip-hop star wants to be a top pop star, She has become an expert at modeling the ways that women can wield power in the industry. But she has also drawn attention to the ways in which power can be embodied by a woman standing up for herself and speaking her own mind. Charizmia continues to spark the music industry releasing hits like Crazy, lavish, Dream, and many more.

Her success story dates way back to before she entered the music scene. After enlisting in the military at the age of 18 she served up until four years. Sooner she would find happiness elsewhere leading her to withdraw from the military. She then decided to start her own truck delivery business whereas she would make the funds to support her passions and dreams. She later stepped into the music scene releasing her first track lavish. Lavish”. Lavish is a song about the way Charizmia wants to live her life.

“I just want to live my life lavish going hard grinding for times I ain’t have s###,” Charizmia wrote. During the interview with All Hip-Hop Magazine, she was asked to define the meaning of lavish and this is what she said. “ To me, being able to live a luxurious lifestyle is the definition of lavish. I grew up in poverty and could never afford fancy items. I couldn’t stand living in misery any longer, so I had no choice but to find a way out.

I was able to realize my aspirations and live the life I imagined through trusting in God and visualizing my desires.” Fans quickly gravitated to this song. Fans compare Charizmia to artists like Nicki Minaj or Megan Thee Stallion. Charizmia plans on releasing an album this summer. Make sure to keep all tabs on her!

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Shalev Haziza Announces Upcoming Album Love Lost Vol.1

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Born in New York, Shalev Haziza grew up listening to Gucci Mane and 50 Cent. He developed a passion for rapping at a tender age and decided to pursue it as a profession.

 He kicked off his music career via SoundCloud and eventually started getting noticed by rappers, French Montana and Lil Boosie. Today, Shalev is widely known in the rap scene. He has also performed with many renowned artists like DJ spark and Dj Pier. As Shalev gears up to release his second album “Love lost Vol.1” later on in August, he decided to team up with Justin Rarri for an amazing single entitled “Old Ways”. 

This album will have 8 tracks and 3 features. Shalev plans on signing a deal once this album is finished. Numbers-wise, Shalev Haziza is already one of the biggest upcoming American rappers in the country. And he will be the first to tell you that he has no intentions of stopping there; for Shalev, he can’t be content until he reaches the pop-star level of success that he envisions for himself.


EXCLUSIVE: Snoop Dogg Set Up In FAKE Anti-Cop Song Fiasco

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Exclusives
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Various police unions boycotted rapper Snoop Dogg just as he was set to perform during the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, and Eminem. 

The Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association (SCBA), a police advocacy group, jumpstarted a boycott of Snoop after hearing the song “Police,” a purported song with J5. 

Unfortunately, the Long Island, N.Y. pro-police group got it all wrong – the song in question is a total fake. 

Mainstream outlets initially reported the news of a song called “Police,” which was widely redistributed by other Hip-Hop media outlets.

Sources with AllHipHop revealed the nefarious song was constructed through the internet without Snoop’s knowledge and likely peddled to the police. 

In November 2021, a relatively unknown rapper who goes by the moniker J5 Slap was a customer of Anno Domini Nation, a service that sells music production. 

J5 Slap purchased a package containing beats and guest artist verses (non of which belonged to Snoop Dogg). At the time of purchase, he was provided with a smart contract like all customers.

Then, the Anno Domini Nation contract was altered to make it look official to lure in a guest verse from A1Yolaman, who was unaware of the scheme.

  • M80 Provides Fake Contract For Fake Snoop Dogg Song "Police"
  • M80 Provides Fake Contract For Fake Snoop Dogg Song "Police"

Furthermore, the fraudulently authenticated contract showed manager and music mogul Matthew “M80” Markoff as the signee through his Holy Toledo Productions.

Then, a Snoop Dogg acapella from his song 2015 song “Back Up,” which includes no lyrics about killing cops, was downloaded off YouTube. Then, J5 Slap and A1Yolaman wrapped it with lyrics dissing the cops as the song “Police.” 

The contract and song were submitted and approved by TuneCore for broader distribution to other platforms, such as Spotify, YouTube, and other DSPs.

In a statement online, Markoff expressed his frustration with a number of media outlets. 

“I’m looking forward to watching every media outlet, law enforcement agency, and legal office that ran with this FALSE story about Snoop Dogg apologizing this week,” he snapped. 

Apparently, the officers did not listen to the song at all, but they issued a statement. 

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A Facebook post said, “Encouraging people to shoot police officers apparently earns you a spot as a headliner at the Superbowl. If you choose to watch the game at all, (we won’t be) halftime is a great moment to shut your TV off in honor of those men and women in blue who gave their lives for us. Thank you to Anthony A. Capetola for standing up for our police.”

The letter was reportedly sent to Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL, in a failed attempt to remove Snoop Dogg from the halftime show.

Def Jam executives were alerted to the phony song and quickly had the song wiped from all of the streaming platforms. 

 Devoted fans of Snoop sniffed the fake-out fairly quickly, while others debated the merits of the Death Row owner’s character. 

One person posted, “[The] news says Long Island police want to boycott Snoop Dogg’s Super Bowl performance because of this song. It’s seems just a remix. I’m sure Snoops part comes from a song named ‘Back Up’ from 2016, and it doesn’t mention police at all.”

Nevertheless, the police unions have yet to acknowledge they were utterly wrong or apologize to Snoop Dogg. 

NYC Mayor Meets With Drill Artists Like Fivio Foreign, B-Lovee, CEO Slow And Others About Violence In The City

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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YC mayor, Eric Adams, met with a collective of drill and gangsta rappers to talk about the rise of gun violence and gang activity in the city. 

Late last night (February 15th), Brooklyn hard rock Maino helped facilitate the critical conversation.

Mayor Adams said that drill music has contributed to city violence in 2022 and proposed to ban the genre from social media. He said that he wanted to meet to see if there was a solution.

There’s a war going on outside, and the stats substantiate that.

According to NBC New York, shootings over the last 47 days are up 37% versus the same period in 2021. Experts note that, on average, approximately four people are shot every day.

Maino posted on his Instagram about the 11:30 pm meeting, sharing that more than a dozen men gathered to meet with the Big Apple’s chief executive.

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“There’s been a lot of talk about drill rap, drill music in New York City, connecting violence with the culture,” the “Hi Hater” rapper stated. “I just wanted to create a conversation with the mayor.”

Drill music originated in the Southside of Chicago and is distinguished by the darkness of the tracks and lyrics, a connection to street violence, and family associations. 

Rapper Chief Keef has been carrying the banner for this slower tempoed musical genre. One key drill element is that the average song ranges from 60 to 70 BPM.

The United Kingdom has a version of drill that has become popular in Europe. Other hubs for the music are Atlanta, Brooklyn, and The Bronx.

One of the most prominent names outside of Chicago was Pop Smoke, who was murdered in Los Angeles in 2020.

Among the influencers in the meeting with the mayor were famous drill stars like Fivio Foreign, B-Lovee, CEO Slow, Bucksy Luciano, and Bleezy.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, two rising drill artists, Tdott Woo and Chii Wittz, were murdered in Brooklyn over the last month. 

Adams promises this will be the first of many other conversations and that the collective is planning to make an announcement.

A supporting group working to advise the mayor on public safety issues and the arts is NYC Speaks, which will also be having conversations with the community. 

Out of these listening sessions, the hope is to reduce crime and violence.

Drakeo The Ruler Remembered During Homegoing Service; “Reality Setting In” Says His Mother

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Nearly two months after his death, family, friends, and fans had an opportunity to say their final farewells to California rapper Drakeo the Ruler. 

On Tuesday, February 15th, a homegoing service took place at the Greater Emmanuel Temple Church in Lynwood.

His bereaved mother and brother mourned the loss of their loved one while fielding interviews from the press.

According to the rapper’s mother, Darrylene Corniel, the reality of Drakeo being gone is starting to register with her.

“It really hit me last night. Reality is setting in,” Corniel told Rolling Stone. “This is my baby. My son had class, and I wanted him to go out with class.”

The church was outfitted in life-size photos of Drakeo the Ruler, whose real name is Darell Cardwell. Inside the church’s chapel, his brother Ralfy the Plug sat in the front row. 

Drakeo’s brother, who has been demonstrative about keeping his sibling’s name alive, is said to have been with the rapper when he was fatally stabbed backstage during the Once Upon a Time in L.A. music festival at the Banc of California Stadium.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, the rapper was stabbed backstage while traveling amidst a small group of people when a larger mob flooded into the area. According to his mom, she believes this group was another rapper Y.G. and his entourage.

Darrylene Corniel said: “They said there were, like, 40 to 60 people. They started trying to jump them.” Her other son, Ralfy, tried to jump in, but, she said, “when he turned around, he could see his brother with blood gushing out of him.”

Drakeo’s family has filed a $60 million lawsuit against Live Nation, The Los Angeles Football Club, which owns the concert venue, and others.

The “Go Crazy” rapper’s 5-year-old son, Caiden Caldwell, and his child’s mother, Tianna Purtue, are also suing.

Terrance Williams, Birdman’s Bro, Teases Post-Release Parley!

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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The Lord works in mysterious ways. So, regardless of the exact reasons, to receive freedom following years of incarceration is a definite blessing. Accordingly, Terrance Williams, Birdman’s bro, teases a post-release parley!

Overall, for his previous actions, the youngest Williams brother gives the Feds over 23 years of his life. Consequently, while “rehabilitating” Terrance witnesses the evolution of Cash Money Records. Thus, the juxtaposition of accumulating wealth versus vanishing years, may resonate with the original Hot Boy.

To illustrate, Gangsta’s actions earns him legendary street credibility. In other words, at an early age he purportedly leaps off the porch. Of course, many rumors may still be swirling about the money.

Additionally, beaucoup of folks believe that Terrance Williams helps his family. Accordingly, they attest that from his illicit proceedings his big brothers — Slim and Baby — receives over $100,000.

Be that as it may, at the time, the Louisiana native continues to push the line. However, a popular saying stipulates that when one plays stupid games he wins stupid prizes. Unfortunately, Birdman’s baby brother scores a huge hit.

For example, “court records show [Gangsta] was plotting to kill a group of New York drug dealers in New Orleans to get paid for heroin they’d shipped by mail when the feds intercepted the package and listened as Williams hatched a murder plan.”

With this in mind, Williams wins a Draconian prison sentence. Correspondingly, he is hit with the heavy burden of Life plus 20 years. Eventually, things get interesting.

So, maybe by fortifying his faith — and perhaps some other more helpful tactics — God’s child receives favor. Then, all of a sudden his sentence drops to 27.5 years. Then — BAM — the breakthrough!

Notably, the top of 2022 completely transforms his circumstances. So, on Jan. 3, he begins to sing songs of freedom. That’s right, at 47 Mr. Terrance Williams rejoins society.

“I would like to address the critics,” Williams begins. “First of all, I [did] 23 years and 10 months. I apologize to you all if you thought I was gonna die in prison. I’m too shrewd, smart. However, I plan to answer all these questions that a lot of you social media guys, internet gangstas [that] had something to say about me.”

From there, he confides, “The interview coming soon, just be patient.” In essence, he adds, “But right now, I’m enjoying life…I don’t have to worry about standing up for count, I don’t have to worry about lockdown, I could eat what I want, I’m living; it’s all good.”

David Banner On His Peers: We Didn’t Usher In A New Generation Of Artists

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Mississippi-bred emcee/producer David Banner left his mark on Hip Hop with singles such as 2003’s “Like a Pimp” featuring Lil’ Flip, 2005’s “Play,” and 2008’s “Get Like Me” featuring Chris Brown.

David Banner decided to focus more on acting over the last five years as a new crop of rappers rose to prominent positions in the culture. Apparently, the 47-year-old Saints & Sinners star believes he and others could have done more to set up the acts that came after them.

“When the Migos first blew up and Offset had got into a little trouble. I saw him like a couple of days after he had got out [of jail], and I pulled over and he said something that was so powerful to me. He was like, ‘OG, I want to do better. I just don’t know how to,'” recalled David Banner during an interview with Ebro Darden for Apple Music’s The Message.

Banner continued, “I was like, ‘Damn.’ Because if you really think of that Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., J. Cole era, there are only about three or four more artists that came out of that generation. That generation of music was jumped over.”

The Mississippi: The Album creator went on to reflect on his generation’s mentoring role over the last decade. He also acknowledged the 2010s period did produce DIY acts that were able to achieve success in the music industry.

“We really spent so much time trying to maintain the game, that we didn’t usher in a new generation of artists,” said David Banner. “A few slipped through, but what ended up happening is kids found their way on their own.”

The Southern University graduate continued, “So once they found their way on their own, it ain’t time to listen then… it’s too late. So one thing that I want to say about these children is that they’re open.” 

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Kendrick Lamar, George Clinton & More Unpack The Making Of ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Many Kendrick Lamar fans consider 2012’s Good Kid, M.A.A.D City the Compton emcee’s magnum opus. 2017’s Damn made history by winning the Pulitzer Prize. However, Lamar’s 2015 album, To Pimp a Butterfly, is likely his most ambitious project to date.

New York Times contributor Alex Pappademas delves into the impact of To Pimp a Butterfly for the new Spotify podcast series The Big Hit Show. Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground media company produced the special presentation.

For The Big Hit Show, Alex Pappademas spoke to Kendrick Lamar, his manager Dave Free, Top Dawg Entertainment President Terrence “Punch” Henderson Jr., music producer Sounwave, Hip Hop artist Rapsody, Funk legend George Clinton, and more.

The Big Hit Show Says Hello To The West Coast Wordsmith

The premiere episode of The Big Hit Show audio documentary is titled “Hello Kendrick.” For the first installment, Pappademas explores the rise of the emcee also known as K. Dot from an independent artist to arguably the greatest rapper alive.

The Big Hit Show‘s entire season covers the creation of To Pimp a Butterfly. It also details how Kendrick Lamar channeled the pressures of being famous and the pain of his generation into a career-defining masterpiece.

“When I revisit that record, it’s like 60% of sounds, vocals, words, tones, and lyrics that I don’t even know, when, where, or how they came. That’s how deep we were in it,” Kendrick Lamar tells Alex Pappademas about the making of his third studio LP. “It was a spiritual moment, a whole journey, seriously. But that’s the beauty of it.”

K. Dot’s TPAB Became An Undeniable Commercial & Critical Success

To Pimp a Butterfly debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 324,000 first-week copies sold. The album remained atop the chart for two weeks. The Recording Industry Association of America certified TPAB as Platinum. The tracks “I,” “King Kunta,” and “Alright” also earned Platinum plaques.

In addition, “Alright” became the unofficial anthem of the Black Lives Matter movement. That Pharrell Williams and Sounwave-produced single won Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

Kendrick Lamar won multiple Grammy Awards for To Pimp a Butterfly including Best Rap Album. “These Walls” featuring Bilal, Anna Wise, and Thundercat also took home the trophy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Lamar has won 13 Grammys during his career.

50 Cent Begs Body Shaming Internet Bullies, “Who Did This?”

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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Exactly, how did Malcolm X put it? Oh yeah, “The chickens are coming home to roost.” So, currently, Fif is reveling in a jolly assortment of memes. Effectively, 50 Cent begs the body shaming internet bullies, “Who did this?”

Actually, the posh SoFi Stadium sets nestled in Inglewood, CA. In recent past (on Feb. 13), an epic gridiron showdown transpires. For example, the combined creative genius of Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar is epic. With, the unexpected revelation of Mr. Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, Super Bowl LVI transforms from epic to astounding.

Thus, the upside down Fiddy causes the internet to rightfully implode. Almost immediately, the veteran jokester, learns of the ongoing social media shenanigans. Rather, than merely witnessing the merriment, the Queens lyricist playfully embraces the slight social media slander.

In summation, via his personal Instagram page, Senor Starz displays some of the most witty responses. Moreover, these reactions range from geriatric jokes to unbelievable suspension tactics. Certainly, one must scroll through and enjoy some of the lighthearted levity.

The Observations

“👀who the f### did this?, inquires the incredulous “Power Powder Respect” MC. Obviously, 50 Cent can take a joke. Somehow, he even seems to revel in the jest. Although, it may come at his expense, he refuses to hold back on the social media offerings.

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Above all, the memorable meme which utilizes D12’s Bizarre is Internet Gold. So, here the girthy man serves as a quasi doppelganger for the “In Da Club” entertainer,

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So, in conclusion 50 is definitely evolving into a more girthy and a more wealthy version of himself. If he likes it, the internet certainly loves it.

The Roots Tap Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker, G Herbo & More For Roots Picnic 2022

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Live Nation Urban and The Roots announce the return of Roots Picnic. This is the first in-person Roots Picnic since 2019. The music festival will take place at The Mann at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on June 4 and 5.

The Roots will back Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige for her headlining set. Blige is coming off a critically-acclaimed performance for the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show on Sunday.

The 2022 Roots Picnic lineup also includes Summer Walker, Wizkid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan, G Herbo, Tierra Whack, Masego, Muni Long, and J Period Live Mixtape featuring Black Thought, Rick Ross, & Benny The Butcher, and other acts.

Million Dollaz Worth of Game hosts Wallo267 and Gillie The King curated the Live Podcast Stage. Questlove Supreme by The Roots member Questlove, Rory & Mal, and Jemele Hill is Unbothered are also scheduled for the event.

“After a long two years, we are excited to announce the return of The Roots Picnic to Philly with two days of music and culture at the Mann at Fairmount Park,” says Shawn Gee, President of Live Nation Urban, The Roots manager, and co-founder of the event. 

Gee adds, “This year, Black Thought, Questlove, and I attempted to curate a lineup that broke through the genre barriers that often separate us in Black culture. To be able to book Mickey Guyton, Kirk Franklin, G Herbo, Wizkid, Wallo & Gillie, and Mary J Blige on the same lineup was a dream come true.”

Roots Picnic 2022 will stream live on the Hip Hop group’s official YouTube channel. A Roots Picnic 2020 playlist is also currently available on the platform. The videos feature former First Lady Michelle Obama, West Coast rapper Roddy Ricch, and Quality Control Music co-founder Kevin “Coach K” Lee.

Jabari Banks Opens Up About Playing Will Smith On ‘Bel-Air’ Reboot

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Rapper-turned-actor Will Smith took on the lead role of the classic 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Three decades later, Smith joined forces with Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Cooper to create the dramatic Bel-Air remake.

For Peacock’s new Bel-Air, Jabari Banks plays the 16-year-old “Will Smith” character. Fictional Will is a West Philadelphia native who is sent to live with his wealthy aunt, uncle, and cousins in California.

“I say it like this, if you took all of the characters from the 90s, but you dove into all of their diaries and all of their journals and what they were feeling internally, that’s what our show is,” Jabari Banks told Revolt.

The Hip Hop/R&B musician added, “So that’s going to be super exciting for old fans and new fans to watch and you’re going to see a lot of callbacks to the original, a lot of tidbits, and a lot of easter eggs, so that’s going to be exciting as well.”

Bel-Air also includes Adrian Holmes as Phillip Banks, Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks, Olly Sholotan as Carlton Banks, Coco Jones as Hilary Banks, Akira Akbar as Ashley Banks, Jimmy Akingbola as Geoffrey Thompson, and Jordan L. Jones as Jazz.

Will Smith and Morgan Cooper are among the executive producers for Bel-Air. Cooper’s 4-minute fan film on YouTube inspired the drama reboot. The first three episodes of Bel-Air are now available for streaming on Peacock.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ran for six seasons on NBC from 1990 to 1996. The show’s cast featured Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons, Tatyana Ali, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid, and Ross Bagley.

U.K Artist Not3s Drops “3 Roses” EP, Treats 10 Ladies To Valentine’s Dinner

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Not3s had an extra special treat for his fans on Valentine’s Day! Not only did the “Addison Lee” hitmaker release an EP, but he whisked ten ladies away for a Valentine’s dinner date. 

Earlier this week, Not3s asked for single ladies over the age of 21 to DM him if they were interested in a date. He then upped the number and selected ten lucky fans for the occasion. 

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It looks like the North London artist followed through with his promise! Not3s shared a clip from a dinner surrounded by a table full of women on Wednesday (Feb. 15). 

“My Favourite Valentine’s Day To Date 🤎🌹Glad I Got to do this with amazing beautiful people 👸🏽 Next year we go again? 😏 #3Roses🥀” 

Not3s also released the 3-track EP “3 Roses,” as promised, on Feb. 14. Listen to it below. 

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Not3s Says “I’m Independent Now” 

Meanwhile, during a recent interview, Not3s revealed why he waited so long to drop his most recent release, “Who Changed.” He held on to the song for a year and didn’t release it on his debut alum “3 Th3 Album.”

“I was waiting for independence. I’m independent now,” Not3s revealed. “I was with Columbia before. Now it feels like I have the freedom to release the stuff that I care about and I really wanna drop.”  

He went to explain, though he didn’t want to “get on to the label, creative differences existed. He recalled situations where he had to pay for his video shoots and other expenses out of his own pocket, despite being signed, after disagreeing with the label. “It didn’t make any sense,” Not3s admitted.  

Elsewhere during the interview, he told DJ Firestarr about his plans for 2022.  

I’m dropping three tapes this year,” Not3s confirmed. I’ve got them prepared already. You can expect me on some features this year.” He also revealed he plans to make moves in Africa, and over on this side of the pond by the end of 2022. “I’m tryna do up world domination man,” he added. 

Watch the interview below.

Kid Cudi Prays For Sanity Following Fall Out With Kanye West

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Last week, Kanye “Ye” West revealed he was removing his Kids See Ghosts collaborator Kid Cudi from his upcoming Donda 2 album. That move was apparently a response to Cudi’s friendship with Pete Davidson.

West has also repeatedly targeted Davidson online in recent weeks. The Saturday Night Live cast member is currently dating Ye’s estranged wife Kim Kardashian.

Kid Cudi fired back at Kanye West on Twitter. The Man on the Moon III: The Chosen album creator tweeted, “We talked weeks ago about this. You’re whack for flipping the script and posting this lie just for a look on the internet. You ain’t no friend. BYE.”

Yesterday, Kid Cudi took to Instagram to share another message with his followers. While the 38-year-old rapper/actor did not mention Kanye West or the end of their friendship, the IG statement seemed to be a response to the ongoing drama involving the former colleagues.

“God… please watch over me and keep my mind sane. 🙏🏾 I could use it right now. To anyone who feels alone, I’m with [you] and I love you,” wrote Kid Cudi. He also turned off the comments for that post.

Kid Cudi has been very open about his battles with depression in the past. In October 2016, Cudi announced on his Facebook page that he was checking himself into rehabilitation for suicidal urges. Kanye West was also hospitalized for mental health treatment that same year.

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NBA YoungBoy Gets His Flowers From Floyd Mayweather Despite On-Off Relationship With His Daughter

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Floyd Mayweather has given the seal of approval to NBA YoungBoy, who shares a son with his daughter Yaya Mayweather. 

He shared his thoughts on YoungBoy and his daughter during an appearance on The Pivot Podcast on Tuesday (Feb. 15). 

“I’m proud of my daughter even though she’s a little young to have a baby,” Mayweather said. “She’s 21 and she’ll be 22 this year but I’m proud of her. I’m proud of NBA YoungBoy. Very, very talented young kid. One of the biggest artists, as far as in music. He got a cult-like following. … I look at him just like one of my sons. I only want the best for him and I don’t want him having beef with anyone.” 

Floyd Mayweather shared that he wants YoungBoy to remain focused on his career and out of trouble.  

“These kids beefing nowadays and don’t even know what they beefing for. So much talent. See what happens to these young kids, they dying on the regular — Pop Smoke. Just so many young rappers and young entertainers, period. 

Furthermore, the boxing legend referenced the time NBA YoungBoy spent incarcerated.  

“I only want the best for NBA YoungBoy” 

“I feel like NBA YoungBoy went away for a while — I like to say went to college for a little bit — he’s back and I’m proud of him. I’m proud of my daughter. And I only want the best for NBA YoungBoy. I’m going to continue to push him and push her for both of them to be great.” 

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NBA YoungBoy and Yaya Mayweather began dating in 2018 and she gave birth to their son in 2020.  Watch the full interview here.  

Meanwhile, last week, NBA YoungBoy aired out his issues with his record label and issued a warning to fellow artists. “Don’t sign to atlantic,” was his message in a since-deleted Instagram post. Ready the full story on AllHipHop.com.  

Moneybagg Yo Enters The Metaverse With “Midnight Patek Smokeable NFT”

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Moneybagg Yo is introducing a range of limited edition “smokeable” NFT’s.  

The GMG Records artist teamed up with sayBLOWE and Soul Creations Management to deliver what they are calling “the world’s first smokeable NFT.”  

Moneybagg Yo announced the collaboration in a commercial for the brand. “March 16 I’m dropping my NFT’s,” he declared. “It’s only 10,000 of these so you better hurry up and snatch yours. This s### limited edition!” 

Meanwhile, Soul Creations Management revealed, “We are taking it up a notch. #SCM goes metaverse with a @moneybaggyo #NFT experience!! @moneybaggyo is the first hip hop artist to have a NFT #cannabis brand “MIDNIGHT PATEK”. This is going to be a smokeable launch March 2022 We broke #history” 

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Earlier this month, sayBLOWE introduced Moneybagg Yo’s Midnight Patek Smokeable NFT and gave details on how to access it.  

“Sayblowe is proud to announce our exclusive collaboration with @moneybaggyo!” the company wrote on Instagram. “In his first NFT Experience, “MIDNIGHT PATEK SMOKEABLE NFT” a collaboration with SCM Cannabis brand, the NFT we are releasing will be a redeemable token for REAL LIFE products at our smokable launch in March 2022! Go to sayblowe.io to create a profile, and gain exclusive access to this event!” 

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The Moneybagg Yo Midnight Patek NFT

An earlier post from Soul Creations Management revealed an image of the Midnight Patek NFT.  

“🔥 🔥 🔥 #SCM is launching its own #NFT attached to Moneybagg Yo and our #brands. When u purchase the NFT of “Midnight Patek” a QR code will be provided, giving you credit for one 1/8th of flower & 1 gram of liquid diamonds oil. Only 10,000 units are being launched.”  

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Prior to partnering with Moneybagg Yo, sayBLOWE teamed up with Bay Area icon Mac Mall. “MAC MALL is revolutionizing Hip-Hop once again, this time through NFTs,” went the announcement.  

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Julia Fox & Azealia Banks Hurl Insults At Each Other Online

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Julia Fox is clapping back at Azealia Banks!   

Last week the Harlem Native dragged the actress into her tirade against Julia Fox’s former boyfriend Kanye West. Then, on Tuesday (Feb. 15) Azealia came directly for Julia in the wake of her split from Ye.  

“What did you hustle him for?” She asked Julia Fox. “A bag and some Lucien’s? You absolutely did not come up because if this is how women who ‘always date billionaires’ behave when sh*t goes south, threatening tell-all books… You can kiss your days as a low-rate escort goodbye, sis.”  

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Julia Fox & Azealia Banks Trade insults

While Julia Fox kept quiet about the remarks last week, this time, she responded. Azealia Banks shared screenshots allegedly from Julia blasting her for mentioning her son and threatening to expose her. 

“You literally tried to say you’re in Beyoncé and Rihanna’s level and I have it recorded!!!!! Hahahaah we play it and laugh at u !!!!” 

Azealia shared her response, “Okay, your son is a crackbaby…….what next?” Julia then shared her own screenshot of Banks allegedly asking her for a New York City plug that “sells Molly and Percocet.” Julia Fox replied, “So it has come to my attention that this troll keeps calling me a junkie umm sis do u recall @azealiabanks.”  

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Elsewhere Julia Fox attacked Azealia Banks for her remarks about drug addiction.  

“I’m open about my issues with addiction because I want to destigmatize it! Not al addicts are ‘junkies’,” Fox wrote. “That is so horrible to say. It’s a real f*cking disease. And I’ve also been open about my recovery journey!!! But nobody wants to mention that right….. If this troll says one more thing about my parenting or my son…” 

Julia added, “I was too nice to her cuz I felt sorry for her but now I realize why she spends all the holidays alone. Nobody wants that energy sis!!!”  

While Julia Fox has since deleted the posts from her Instagram story, Azealia has not.  

Snoop Dogg Reveals “Death Row Will Be An NFT Label”

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Snoop Dogg made a major announcement about Death Row Records on Tuesday (Feb. 15).

The record label’s new owner revealed his plans for Death Row to become the first NFT record label. Snoop let slip the news while chopping it up with his fans on Clubhouse.  

“Death Row will be an NFT label,” Snoop Dogg said. “We will be putting out artists through the metaverse. Just like we broke the industry when we was the first independent [label] to be major, I want to be the first major [label] in the metaverse.” Listen below.

Last week Snoop Dogg released his new album “B.O.D.R.” (Bacc on Death Row) in partnership with blockchain gaming company Gala Games. The album was released on Friday (Feb. 11) on all streaming platforms and on the blockchain as “Stash Box” NFTs on the Gala Music Store.  

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“If anything is constant, it’s that the music industry will always be changing,” Snoop said in a statement. “Blockchain tech has the power to change everything again and tip the table in favor of the artists and the fans, and we’re going to be right at the front of the pack with this Gala Music deal.” 

Snoop Dogg Could Make $125 Million in “B.O.D.R. NFT’s  

The Gala Music version of the album comes in at $5,000. Reports suggest Snoop Dogg has made over $40 million in “Stash Box” NFTs in the days since “B.O.D.R.” was released. If all 25,000 sell out before the sale ends on Thursday (Feb. 18) at midnight, the West Coast legend’s NFT’s will have generated a cool $125 million.  

Days before the album was released, Snoop Dogg took his music career full circle with the acquisition of Death Row Records. 

“I am thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity to acquire the iconic and culturally significant Death Row Records brand, which has immense untapped future value,” Snoop Dogg said in a press release. “It feels good to have ownership of the label I was part of at the beginning of my career and as one of the founding members.” 

Gold Franko Sets The Tone With New Project ‘F Baby’

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music
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The music and entertainment industry is brimming with incredible talent from all corners of the globe, making it a difficult market to break into. Gold Franko, whose actual name is Marquise Garcia, is determined to get his music acknowledged, no matter how difficult the road may be.

Gold Franko, who grew up on the East Side of Watts and the West Side of Los Angeles, California, describes how growing up in both areas influenced his musical approach, which is a blend of west coast music and east side slang. Gold Franko was a part of a group called Marvel, Inc when he was fourteen years old, and they were responsible for smash hits like Bang It Like a Cholo, 69 Me, and WOW, which had over a million listens and gave him the motivation to pursue music more professionally.

Drakeo the Ruler, whose characteristic laid-back flow and shameless charm helped define current West Coast rap, is one of his key rap influences. With his new project, Gold Franko maintains that infamous LA vibe alive, describing how he paid respect to Drakeo on F Baby with the single “Weirdos.”

“I would say the track that speaks to me the most is Weirdos. I sampled Drakeo the Ruler, where he’s talking about loyalty on an Instagram live and how people switched up on him, and I felt that exact way, especially with him passing away. I wanted to do a tribute and keep his words alive.”

The latest project, F Baby, according to the aspiring musician, is all about taking him to the next level, allowing him to buy designer attire, allowing him to do anything he wants while being loyal to his origins, and honoring the individuals who helped him get to where he is.

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Trey Songz Accused Of “Savage” A### Rape In $20 Million Lawsuit

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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R&B singer Trey Songz is again in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Earlier today, (February 15th), Trey was hit with a $20 million lawsuit by another Jane Doe. According to the unidentified woman, she was in a consensual sexual relationship with Trey in 2016.

However, in March of 2016, Trey Songz allegedly turned into a “Savage rapist.” during an incident at a house party in Los Angeles.

According to TMZ, Trey invited the woman upstairs for some consensual sex. She claims Trey was hell-bent on having a### sex with her, a request she denied repeatedly. 

However, when they entered the bedroom, Trey Songz allegedly pinned the woman down on the ground, overpowered her, and inserted his penis into her a### without her permission.

According to the lawsuit, someone entered the room during the sexual assault, but they quickly left the room upon realizing what was happening.

The woman says she escaped from the house after Trey finished his rape. She fled the home and caught an Uber. The driver noticed the woman was in distress and took her to a hospital.

A medical exam showed “severe a### tearing that could require surgery.”

The woman claims she never told the police that Trey Songz was the aggressor because she was in shock and feared for her life.

Trey Songz claims the entire lawsuit is nothing but a money grab because the latest Jane Doe’s lawyer, Ariel Mitchell, also represents two other women suing Trey Songz for sexual assaults in Miami and New York.

In a statement to TMZ, a representative for Trey said “the timing of this lawsuit is suspect, to say the least, this suit is filed by the same plaintiff’s attorneys whose integrity was called into question earlier today.”

Trey’s representative referred to alleged evidence pointing to witness tampering related to the Miami sexual assault.

Trey claims Jane Doe’s legal defense in that case allegedly offered a witness hundreds of thousands of dollars to corroborate her claim that Trey stuck his fingers inside of her v##### during a New Year’s party at a club in Miami in 2017.

Kim Kardashian Dashes Kanye West’s Valentine’s Day Hope By Serving Him With Papers In Divorce Battle

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Kanye West wants to reconcile with Kim Kardashian, but she’s ready to move forward with their divorce.

According to Radar Online, Kim Kardashian served Kanye West with papers in an effort to legally become single. Last year, the reality star’s attorney Laura Wasser filed documents to have her client be declared single in the eyes of the law.

The socialite is currently dating comedian Pete Davidson, yet Kanye West thinks he can win her back. He sent her a truck full of roses on Valentine’s Day after breaking up with actress Julia Fox.

Kim Kardashian has expressed no interest in reuniting with her estranged husband. Their marriage is over in her eyes.

“No counseling or reconciliation effort will be of any value at this time,” she said in a court filing.

The divorce proceedings have stalled though since ‘Ye is unwilling to work with Kim Kardashian on a settlement. They agreed she’d keep their Hidden Hills mansion but haven’t made progress on anything else.

Since Kanye West is still hoping to repair the relationship, Kim Kardashian is seeking help from a judge. She’s asked a judge to terminate their marriage, separating their marital status from other matters in their divorce.

“[Kanye] and I both deserve the opportunity to build new lives,” she said in court documents. “Therefore, I am asking that my request to bifurcate and terminate our marital status be granted.”

Kim Kardashian filed for divorce in February 2021. She married Kanye West in 2014 and had four children with him.