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Big Sean Clears The Air Over Shocking NFSW Pic As Ladies Go “Nuts”

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Rap star Big Sean has been forced to come forward to deny some salacious allegations that started circulating over the weekend.

After an uncensored picture of his private parts allegedly hit the internet, the Detroit rap star began trending on social media.

The picture was supposedly uploaded to his close friends on Instagram, comparing his manhood to the size of a Nintendo Switch. The comparison caused a sensation when it went viral.

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The noise grew so loud around the picture that Big Sean was eventually forced to come forward and deny the picture in question was his.

Unfortunately, the rap star’s denial did not do much to squash the scuttlebutt surrounding the picture.

One user wrote, “Now we know why Ariana was walking side to side 🤭,” while another weighed in and said, “no wonder Jhene got his face tattedd whew.”

Over the last few months, social media has seen more than their share of rap stars leaked NSFW pictures.

Last month, Nelly shocked millions of his followers when he accidentally uploaded a video of himself being pleasured by an unidentified woman.

The St. Louis rapper had to apologize to his fans and the young lady featured in the explicit video.

Lil Fizz was also ridiculed after a picture of his nether region hit the internet.

And TDE rapper Isaiah Rashad’s sexuality became the subject of debate when several videos of him being intimate with two men made it online.

Check out some of the reactions to Big Sean’s alleged picture of himself circulating.

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Remy Ma Drops New Song & Video Ahead Of “Queens Get The Money”

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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When Remy Ma announced her plans for Chrome 23, her new all-female battle league, she said she was bringing something different to the game.  

Proving true to her word, the Bronx spitter surpassed expectations on her rollout with new concepts and slick production. She has been on an extensive media run, gracing battle rap and non-battle rap media platforms to promote her new venture.  

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Now for her latest move, Remy dropped a new song featuring all the artists from her Queens Get The Money Card. The women will battle live on Sunday night (Feb. 27) in New York City. Hot97 will live stream the event.  

Remy Ma allows the Chrome 23 ladies to take center stage on the song as they all spit a verse before the “All The Way Up” singer brings it home. QB Black Diamond, Ms. Hustle, Pristavia, O’fficial, Casey Jay Couture, 40 BARRS, and Yoshi get to the money in the video, robbing a bank vault. The glamorous crew count cash and use gold bricks as money phones posing in crowns in the glossy visuals. Watch the video below.  

Remy Ma Presents Chrome 23 “Queens Get The Money Card” 

Chrome 23 is Remy Ma’s new vision for female battle rap. A league where ladies are highlighted and supported through the industry with a focus on getting paid!  

“I want all the women that have ever put their blood sweat and tears into this, that’s been doing this for years to get a chance to make some decent money,” Remy said when she announced the league. She added, “I’m not doing this because of me, I’m not trying to be cocky or nothing. I’m rich, I really am.”  

Remy Ma intends to use her experience in the industry to spotlight the female battle rap scene like never before.  

“There is so much talent and so many people who can pen, if I can give them space or platform, I will,” she said. “The Queens Get the Money is a rap battle experience, the first of its kind, for female MCs to show their talent.” 

Remy Ma’s Queens Get The Money does down live on Hot97 Sunday, February 27 at 3 p.m EST.   

40 BARRS Digs Up QB Black Diamond’s Past False Rape Charge On Eve Of Remy Ma Battle Rap Event

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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With less than 24 hours before Remy Ma’s debut battle rap event goes down in New York City, 40 BARRS dropped a bombshell that sent instant shock waves through the battle rap community on Saturday night (Feb. 26). 

Remy has been making the media round all week to promote Queens Get The Money, the first show from her new battle rap league Chrome 23. One of the rappers battling on that card decided to drop a devastating last-minute surprise.  

Boston lyricist 40 BARRS went on a calculated attack, dredging up the past where QB Black Diamond falsely accused a man of rape in 2009. “WELL WELL WELL look wtf we got HERE!,” wrote 40.  

In the first of a series of scathing social media posts, 40 shared a report detailing the arrest of Jaquasha Pitt for falsely reporting a rape. She was charged with “tampering with evidence, false reporting, and making a false statement,” by cops in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  

The Boston native then listed various details about QB, which she claims confirms she is the woman in the report.  

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Another post quoted the detective in the case who determined “there were major flaws or discrepancies” after investigating Jaquasha Pitt’s story.  

The article continues, “police said Pitt admitted that she lied about what happened and said there had been no attempted assault. Pitt told police she fabricated evidence for personal reasons.” 

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40 BARRS Drops A Video Exposé 

Then, 40 BARRS dropped a six-and-a-half-minute video intent on proving QB is the same woman named in the article. She used Google and Facebook searches to track down various alleged members of QB’s family to confirm Jaquasha Pitt is QB Black Diamond.  

“Jaquasha Pitt, better known as QB Blackdiamond was convicted for FALSELY accusing a man of R@P3 ‼️,” she said in another post.  

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Battle rap Twitter was in a frenzy with fans and media outlets weighing in on the revelations.

40 BARRS is widely regarded as the most skilled pen in female battle rap. QB Black Diamond is known for extreme disrespect in the ring and has yet to respond. Sources with AllHipHop revealed that QB will definitely address the situation in the battle.

The two have had a longstanding beef going back years and got really heated in their faceoff.  

Queens Get The Money airs live Sunday, February 27 at 3 p.m EST here.

DJ Kevin Timmer Opens Up About His Creative Youth

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music News
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The road to success might be a series of obstacles of various sizes and types. Everyone has their own set of ups and downs, which they must work through in order to attain their goals. These life challenges are designed to put your patience, perseverance, and resolve to succeed in the face of adversity to the test. It may seem impossible at the time, but there is always a way around every hurdle, no matter how large or difficult it appears to be.

The most important thing to remember is that you are not alone in your struggles. Many individuals are going through difficult times, yet they manage to keep working hard and retain a smile on their faces as they strive to find a way out. In truth, the majority of success stories you’ll come across are the product of hard effort, drive, and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Kevin Timmer a music composer, is one of the successful people with an inspirational narrative to share. He is a naturally skilled musician who is causing a stir in the music industry with his distinct style. He’s already making a reputation for himself in the industry with memorable singles EP, like “Drive By,” a massive smash with thousands of streams across the world.

“Since I was 10 years old. I have always wanted to make music and share my emotions with how songs made me feel. Unlike other artists, I usually let my emotions run free and try and condense all of that into words. Once I feel strongly about that, I just feel it’s natural to put words to paper. There’s really no other way to explain it. ” says Kevin Timmer

Kevin Timmer is now a rising star in the music industry, He has a steadily growing fan following that includes people from all around the country.

He now considers songwriting to be his most prominent ability, and it is for this reason that he is trying so hard to get his music out into the world. Kevin Timmer desires to keep expanding, inventing, and innovating.

More Information: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevintimmerhk/

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/album/5oupFm1o2nApx8NPpPh8Y6

Judge Rules Lil Wayne Must Sit For Deposition After Fiery Failed Session

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Lil Wayne is getting sued by a bouncer from a Hollywood nightclub for an incident that happened in 2016. A judge is working with the plaintiff to make sure his lawyers get all the information they need for the pending case after the artist was uncooperative in a previous attempt.

According to My News LA, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jon R. Takasugi will allow the plaintiff Andrew Nunemacher’s lawyers to depose the “Lollipop” rapper for an additional allotment of two hours before legal proceedings start after lawyers noted in court papers that Weezy’s behavior in their November deposition was “beyond extreme.”

The filing says that during the first deposition effort, Lil Wayne “took pride in his refusals to answer fundamental questions while his attorneys sat back and made inappropriate and frivolous objections, encouraging a display that mocks the civil process.”

The New Orleans native left the virtual deposition after only a couple of hours. According to the court papers, he “abruptly exited the Zoom for the second time and did not return.”

Weezy’s defense counsel said that the artist is open to sitting for half-hour to finish up any outstanding discourse and submitted to the judge portions of that artist’s testimony that showed he got upset and left after being asked the same questions over and over again.

After reviewing excerpts of the deposition, the judge ruled that Wayne was “clearly argumentative and abusive.”

Judge Takasugi said, “After review, the court concludes that while Carter’s behavior was undeniably hostile and abusive at times, Carter also provided substantive responses to plaintiff’s counsel’s repetitive questions.”

“In light of the answers that have already been provided, the court concludes that only a two-hour deposition to close out any topics is warranted.”

According to the plaintiff, his civil rights were violated when he met the rapper on June 27, 2016, while Nunemacher was working as a bouncer at the Hyde Sunset.  

He believes he was assaulted and battered. As a result of the altercation, he received intentional infliction of emotional distress

At the time, Wayne and his entourage were trying to get and got upset. Wayne then punched the bouncer and knocked him to the ground. After violating the security officer, he threw a cup of alcohol in his face and called him a “white boy.”

The chart-topper’s attorneys believe that video from the club shows that is not what happened. They also contend that the man has not suffered from the mental and emotional damages that he is suing the artist for. They also dispute the man’s claims that he cannot work because of his multiple invasive surgeries he sustained from the altercation.

Trial is scheduled for April 4th.

UPDATE: Snootie Wild Dead After Getting Shot

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Kia Shine has revealed Snootie Wild has died from gunshot wounds he sustained in Houston.

Fellow Memphis rapper Kia Shine shared information about the situation via Instagram on Friday (February 25). Earlier in the day, a friend of Snootie Wild revealed he got shot in the neck in a Facebook post.

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“I’m praying for my #Memphis kinfolk @snootiewild,” Kia Shine wrote. “He was shot in houston in the neck and torso and is in critical condition. #snootiewild #KiaShine.”

A representative for Snootie Wild, whose real name is LePreston Porter, spoke out on his behalf via Facebook. The rep asserted the gold-selling artist wasn’t dead but noted he was fighting for his life.

“Snootie is not DEAD!” his rep announced. “But he is fighting for his life. Out of respect for the family, please refrain from sharing anything that is not communicated through his official accounts. Thank you.”

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The Facebook message was also posted on the rapper’s Instagram account. His rep didn’t mention anything about the shooting.

Unfortunately, Snootie died today after a valiant fight.

Snootie Wild, who came home from prison last year, is best known for his hit single “Yayo” featuring Yo Gotti.

The song was originally released as a solo track and caught the attention of Gotti, who signed the Memphis native to CMG as part of a joint deal with Epic Records.

Kanye West Challenges Kim To Prove He Wrote Threatening Social Media Posts

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Rapper Kanye West is pulling out all the stunts to try and save his marriage to Kim Kardashian-West, including putting into question whether or not he is the author of his very combustive social media posts.

The artist has filed legal documents to ask that his posts on Instagram and Twitter not be admissible in next week’s hearing, one set for a judge to render Kardashian’s relationship status as single again.

The posts in question target Kardashian-West, her family, her boyfriend Pete Davidson, her nannies, the security, and others connected to her and their four children.

He and his team are arguing that using the posts would be acknowledging hearsay … double hearsay, TMZ reports. They are basically saying, “How do you know he really wrote them, Kim?”

“Kim claims she read something online allegedly by Kanye and characterizes the posts in her declaration as misinformation. Kim needed to offer the social media posts into evidence, and show that the posts were written by Kanye,” Yeezy’s legal team asserts.

At the same time, the filing does not state that the “DONDA” rapper didn’t write the posts in question.

In addition to Kanye’s team questioning the social media stuff, he is also questioning the prenup agreements.

Kanye believes that neither of their prenups are valid citing a law that in California agreements signed after 2001 can only be validated in trial or if both sides agree to them. He said he never agreed to it and until the two have a trial for it, it will not be honored … thus further delaying the divorce.

Lost Boy Record’s Aon The Artist Is Dropping New Music Soon

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music
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Originally from Seattle, Aon The Artist built foundations as a Hip-Hop artist with his unique sound and melodic songwriting abilities. The artist has released multiple bangers, amassing more than 1 million streams on Spotify alone. His most listened-to single “Exes to the Side”, recently passed over 350,000 streams. 

After taking a short hiatus to build his business, Aon The Artist said he will be making a return to all streaming platforms soon. The creative has been teasing the new release across social media for some time now. 

While you wait for the new song, listen to Aon The Artist Below: 

NBA YoungBoy And DaBaby To Drop A New Album March 4th

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Rappers NBA YoungBoy and DaBaby are used to be in the headlines. 

Both artists usually are at the top of our minds for violent altercations, but this time it will be for possibly beating up the charts with a new joint project.

According to reports, the two will drop a new album titled Better Than You on March 4th.

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The two have been dropping songs, “Bestie” and “HIT,” over the last month, and fans will be pleased if those are any indication of how hot the project will be.

DaBaby seems to be proud to work with his new comrade. 

He said, “I know he don’t get the credit he deserves for his music because of the stigma that’s around him. I just listened to his last project, and he’s like crazy talented.”

Perhaps, DaBaby knows a little something about negative backlash impacting his career.

Last year, during a performance, DaBaby made a grave mistake by making some homophobic remarks and giving out miseducation about the HIV/AIDS virus. The artist barely made it out of that drama, as the LGBTQ community and their allies were up in arms, calling for his cancellation.

Most recently, as reported by AllHipHop.com, he and his entourage jumped DaniLeigh’s brother Brandon Bill$ in a bowling alley.

NBA YoungBoy’s rap sheet is just as extensive and aggressive as his rap career.

This seems to be a pairing made in heaven. These two bad boys are about to shake up the world … but this time in the very best way.

Dr. Shirley Jackson – The Inventor Whose Work Led To Caller ID, The Fax Machine, And More

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Black History
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Shirley Ann Jackson was born August 5, 1946, in Washington, D.C., and is an American physicist credited with making many advances in science. 

Jackson attended Roosevelt Senior High School, graduating in 1964 as valedictorian. She enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to study theoretical physics, graduating in 1968. She was the first African-American woman to earn a doctorate at MIT and the second African-American woman in the United States to earn a doctorate in physics. 

Despite offers from Brown, the University of Chicago, and Harvard, Jackson stayed at MIT to encourage more African American students to attend the prestigious institution of higher learning. 

During her Ph.D. Jackson worked on elementary particle theory under the direction of James Young, the first African American tenured full professor in MIT’s physics department. 

Jackson’s area of interest in physics was subatomic particles found within atoms, the tiny units of which all matter is made. 

Shirley Ann Jackson joined the Theoretical Physics Research Department at AT&T Bell Laboratories in 1976, where she studied materials to be used in the semiconductor industry and progressed through several departments, including the Scattering and Low Energy Physics Research Department in 1978 and the Solid State and Quantum Physics Research Department in 1988.

Her experiments in theoretical physics and breakthrough advances in telecommunications enabled others to invent many vital devices, such as the touch-tone telephone, fiber optic cables, and the technology behind caller I.D.

Jackson went to the faculty at Rutgers University between 1991 and 1995 while consulting with Bell Labs on semiconductor theory. 

In 1995 she was appointed by President Bill Clinton to serve as the Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), making her the first woman (and the first African American) to hold that position. 

She assisted with the establishment of the International Nuclear Regulators Association from 1997 to 1999. 

In 1999, Shirley Ann Jackson became the 18th president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the first woman and first African American to hold this position.

She transformed the Institute through a strategic plan known as the Rensselaer Plan to revolutionize the department in many areas. 

The plan, which is still in action today, included constructing an Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center and the East Campus Athletic Village. 

Jackson has also been one of the country’s highest-paid university presidents, but she will be stepping down from her post as President on July 1, 2022.

Her achievements, not just as a black person but as a woman, are just too numerous to note. 

Dr. Jackson’s work at MIT to use her role to help more African American students makes her a key figure in black history that has earned her accolades!

Snoop Dogg Has UberEats Driver Scared For His life

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Snoop Dogg could be sued by an UberEats Driver after the West Coast rapper posted the man’s personal information on social media.

According to CBS News, the Death Row Records owner believed that a food delivery service worker provided poor service to him last month and posted his opinion on his Instagram – where he has over 69 million followers.

In a video complaint, that has since received more than 4 million views and 12,000 comments, Snoop said that his order never came.

Though only 12 seconds, the UberEats driver says Snoop voicing his displeasure his damaged his life. The Doggfather compromised the man’s safety by posting his first name, picture, and license plate number on his social media platform.

The man, whose first name is Sayd, said, “After I see the video, I’m kind of like…I have anxiety and I fear for my family’s safety.”

Sayd says that he didn’t know he was delivering to the celebrity and canceled the order, according to Uber’s protocol, after waiting eight minutes for someone to pick it up

“I contacted the customer many times and I also followed the protocol by the book,” Sayd said.

Uber has apologized to Snoop for the inconvenience of not getting his food but did not release a statement about the doxxing.

Doxxing, according to Avast.com, is a “type of online harassment that involves uncovering someone’s personal information — such as their real name, address, job, or other identifying data — and exposing it publicly, usually on the internet.”

The statement read, “We truly regret Snoop Dogg’s frustrating experience. We have reached out to apologize and refunded him for the order.”

Sayd felt betrayed.

“When I read that, I just felt like it’s not fair because I am the one that deserves an apology from Uber Eats, not Snoop,” he remarked.

Sayd no longer works for the company, saying he is afraid to return to work, after having so much of his personal information leaked to the public.

He said, “But I have to fight for my rights and family’s rights. I just feel like I’m not treated well from this celebrity or Uber Eats.”

The man did not say he was suing but seems to be setting up for a legal battle.

Bow Wow Wants To Drop His Final Album On Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Records

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Bow Wow thinks Death Row Records would be the perfect home for his final album.

The veteran rapper revealed he’d like to release his last album on Death Row Records during a Twitter Q&A. The label was recently acquired by Snoop Dogg, who originally discovered Bow Wow and came up with the Lil Bow Wow moniker.

“Spoke to snoop last week,” Bow Wow wrote. “Very soon. My plan is to put my final album on death row and close my music career out where it began. Im tryna do the d wade and come home and close it out.”

Although Bow Wow never released an album on Death Row Records, he was part of the label during his childhood. He appeared on Snoop Dogg’s classic debut Doggystyle, so it would be a full-circle moment for him to close out his career on the label.

If Bow Wow does reunite with the Doggfather at Death Row, he’ll likely be involved in the NFT craze. After acquiring the iconic label, Snoop Dogg said he wanted to make it an NFT label.

“Death Row will be an NFT label,” he declared on Clubhouse. “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.”

Remy Ma Plans To Bring Glamor To Battle Rap With Star-Studded Event

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Picture the scene. Eight glamorous masked women, each a highly skilled expert in their field. Well-equipped for their mission, these women are articulate and witty yet devastatingly dangerous.  

An alarm rings out as the vixens break open a colossal bank vault, robbing it of its gold bars. Every one of them has the means and the motive to kill in front of a live audience. On Sunday night, all eight of them will be given the opportunity to do just that, live on Hot97. 

No, this isn’t a modern-day reality show spinoff of the 1996 movie “Set It Off.” This is the teaser for Remy Ma’s “Queens Get The Money,” one of the most highly-anticipated events on the battle rap calendar. The event will stream live from New York City on Sunday, February 27 via Hot97. Fabolous, Fat Joe, Joe Budden, Lil Kim, Jadakiss, Papoose, Brandy Norwood are among the music stars expected to attend.  

“Queens Get The Money” 

The new sensation is the brainchild of Remy Ma, who founded the league to help empower the women of battle rap.  

The Bronx rapper is well equipped for her new role as a league owner with three decades of experience under her belt. A young Remy Ma began her career in hip-hop battling grown men for cash on the corner and has stayed in tune with the culture. She adds a wealth of industry experience and the knowledge of what it takes to get to the top of the game.  

Remy Ma Hosts The Tense Faceoffs

Remy pulled out all the stops for Chrome 23’s debut event, hosting four battles featuring eight of the top spitters in the game. The build-up to the event included a series of faceoffs which got heated! The conversation between veterans 40 BARRS and QB Black Diamond was spicy as the women have a tense history and have exchanged more than just words in the past!  

Pristavia and Yoshi G continue to generate the energy that spawned an entire movement in battle rap. Despite the tension between them, the artists showed their respect for each other at the face-to-face talks.  

Ms Hustle and Couture have both made significant contributions to the women’s scene, battling for years at an elite level. The faceoff saw them debate who had the greater impact, something which may come up again in their rounds on Saturday night.  

Casey Jay and O’fficial have spent the last two years as friends and crew members, supporting each other through events and sparring partners as two-thirds of battle rap group The Bardashians. However, the two punchers will trade bars on Saturday night, with many wondering just how far the gal pals are willing to go. 

Remy Ma has thrown herself into her new role, promoting the event on an extensive media run. She pulled up to WonWorld Studios in New York with ms. hustle and QB to talk about her plans for the league. Watch the video below.

The event will be live-streamed by Hot97 in an interactive experience allowing viewers to vote for the winner of each matchup.  

Josh Scott Music is Becoming Country Music Royalty

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music
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Anybody who is fond of country music will naturally gravitate towards Josh Scott Music. He creates good ole country music that has been lost over the past few years. Josh Scott Music finds the inspiration for his music from his past trials and tribulations, as well as the legends he grew up listening to like Ray Herndon, Travis Tritt, George Strait, and Waylon. Ray Herndon has actually been a massive part of Josh Scott Music’s success. Upon hearing him live Ray Herndon took Josh Scott Music under his wing and has been a friend/mentor to him ever since. Ray is actively hands-on with Josh Scott Music and does a significant amount of his production work. 

So far in 2022 alone, Josh Scott Music has amassed over 2 million streams on Spotify alone. He has been diligently in the studio since his return to music in 2020 and plans to have a major year. He is currently working on 8 new songs which he intends on releasing in the next 3-4 months. This new music will give Josh Scott Music fans a deeper look into his life and touch upon some current even we are all facing today. When Josh Scott Music is not working on his music, he is an active father in his kids’ lives. Right now, he is coaching his daughter’s high school basketball team which brings great joy to his heart. 

As Josh Scott Music continues to strive towards the pinnacle of his musical career, he aspires of working with Travis Tritt and Cody Jinx. He feels his style of music would complement theirs beautifully, creating timeless country music. 

If you would like to check out this rising country music star you can listen to his music on Spotify, and be sure to check out his Instagram regarding new announcements surrounding his music. 

Questlove & Black Thought To Produce James Brown Documentary Series

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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A&E greenlighted a Questlove and Black Thought-produced documentary series about the legendary James Brown.

Oscar nominee Questlove, his fellow Roots member Black Thought and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger are executive producing the documentary, which is tentatively titled James Brown: Say It Loud. The four-part series will explore the Godfather of Soul’s life, music and legacy.

“The life of James Brown is significant not only to understand his immense musical impact, which inspires us and other artists to this day, but also for the deep and lasting impression he has had on American culture,” Questlove and Black Thought said in a joint statement. “Brown’s life is a crucial and timely story of struggle, redemption, and self-identity and we are honored to have the chance to share it.”

Jagger added, “I am thrilled to be producing the four-part documentary series with A&E delving into the fascinating life of James Brown. He was a brilliant performer who inspired me from the beginning and was deeply committed to the Civil Rights movement. I have always admired James and learned so much from him. I look forward to bringing the series to life.”

The Questlove and Black Thought-produced series will feature interviews with Brown’s family, friends, collaborators and protégés. The documentary will also include never-before-seen archival footage.

A&E plans to debut the docuseries in 2023. The release will be timed to premiere around what would’ve been Brown’s 90th birthday.

Drakeo The Ruler’s Brother Sues Live Nation And Snoop Dogg’s LLC Over Rapper’s Death

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After the untimely death of Drakeo the Ruler in December 2021 and during the Once Upon a Time Festival in Los Angeles, his brother has filed a lawsuit that claims promoters Live Nation, Snoop Dogg’s LLC, and the Los Angeles Football Club left his life in jeopardy by not providing sufficient security.

According to TMZ Ralfy the Plug, whose real name is Devonte Caldwell, said he was caught in a “violent mob attack” consisting of 50 to 100 people, some armed with knives after a fight broke out backstage of the venue.

The melee lasted for approximately 15 minutes in an area that, despite being all-access, was supposed to be secured to protect artists from physical harm.

According to the rapper, the security detail ranged between “lackadaisical to totally absent.”

Ralfy the Plug also alleged that since the concert was being held at Exposition Park, the promoters should have known the location was high in gang activity and that artists, particularly Drakeo, were public targets in gang beefs— after he received multiple threats by rival gang members that were well documented.

Ralfy noted that as he and his brother went through “checkpoints,” they noticed that security was not doing their jobs.

At one point, two unarmed staffers allowed admission to anyone with an all-access badge without checking them for weapons.

Even at a vehicle checkpoint with a metal detector, drug-sniffing dog, and a small group of security guards, he claims that cars were not being searched. More important to his assertion, the cars that were not being searched had individuals in them singing gang chants, a signifier that a criminal element was being allowed in the space.

After the fight that left his brother Drakeo the Ruler bleeding from stab wounds, his brother recalled that it took at least 30 minutes before the EMT could arrive. The rapper eventually died in the hospital. 

Ralfy the Plug is suing for millions.

According to AllHipHop.com, his mother had previously said she would be filing a lawsuit against Live Nation and those connected to her son’s death.

Darrylene Corniel said, “They let all these people in, and you’re not supposed to have all these people backstage. And your security is supposed to be in place.”  

“The whole program should have been orchestrated a lot better than what it was. And there should have been more protection,” Corniel continued. “Even if you have metal detectors, even if you pat them down, you let those people come in there. You had more people come in than you were supposed to. And you allowed them to jump my son. You didn’t protect my son.”

The festival has responded to Ralfy’s lawsuit and said, “Once Upon a Time in LA joins Drakeo’s family, friends, and fans in grieving his loss. The festival is continuing to support local authorities in their investigation as they pursue the facts.”

Two months ago, AllHipHop.com reported that the investigation was stalled because witnesses to the fight are refusing to cooperate. 

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DJ Ty Street: The Total Entertainment Package Energizing Parties Everywhere

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music
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“The DJs have arrived!” This phrase usually means one thing: it’s party time! If you’ve been to a function with an awesome DJ, then you know how well a night can go. Normally, these guys are responsible for two things: keeping the energy up and getting people on the dance floor. A great DJ can make or break your event, and finding someone with both talent and professionalism can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Luckily, some DJs fully understand the assignment and deliver stellar results. DJ Ty Street, entertainer, and party extraordinaire, is one of them.

DJ Ty Street wears many hats besides mixing and spinning music on the decks. Known for his ability to read the crowd and keep people dancing all night long, DJ Ty Street is the ultimate entertainment package. He is a high-energy performer with a strong country music background and upbringing. As a child, DJ Ty Street was raised by the lead singer of a ‘90s country band in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This rich musical heritage shaped his worldview and prepared him for his future career path. Years later, he found his way into the music industry and discovered that the entertainment business was a natural fit for him.

For 15+ years, DJ Ty Street has been entertaining crowds of all sizes and ages nationally at music festivals across the country. He’s brought party-goers to their feet and opened for notable personalities at some of the biggest country music events. Some of those accomplishments include opening for Brad Paisley, Brantley Gilbert, Luke Combs, Travis Tritt, Chris Young, Kane Brown, and Morgan Wallen, among others.

Additionally, DJ Ty Street is the official DJ of the Patriotic Festival, which has been featured on CMT (Country Music Television) for the past few years. The festival has been held locally in Virginia for 5 years now, and DJ Ty Street has continued to put his hometown on the map with his prowess on the decks. DJ Ty Street has also been a part of many events sponsored by corporate brands like Monster Energy, Red Bull, Vans, Yuengling, Jack Daniels, and Miller Lite.

DJ Ty Street has continued to hone his skills and steal the show wherever he goes over the years. He was actually just about to announce an enormous step toward one of his major goals when Covid-19 happened. The ensuing lockdowns brought live shows and public gatherings to a halt, which affected much of what DJ Ty Street had planned. Now that normalcy is returning, he hopes to pick things up where he left off. He says some good things are coming, and he will share them with fans in due time.

Continuous learning and improvement remain the backbone of DJ Ty Street’s career as he works towards bigger goals in the future. For him, hard work and consistency are indispensable regardless of how great he becomes, and that’s why he’s looking to expand his portfolio. In the future, DJ Ty Street hopes to play amphitheaters and huge stadium stages as part of a national tour sharing his talent and energy with bigger crowds in more cities alongside big stars in the industry. DJ Ty Street loves writing, and he also wants to explore songwriting while out on the road.

Meet Lil Bike: The Atlanta Rapper Who Turned Struggle into Success

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Throughout history, people have used their pain and struggle to create masterpieces. In fact, some of the best songs, books, and art were inspired by challenges in the artist’s or author’s life. Many times, the public does not realize that. It’s possible to erroneously believe your favorite artist lives and breathes glitter and glamor when you’re listening to lyrics that resonate deeply with your circumstances. The reality is different, like Atlanta-based rapper Lil Bike proves.

Though he’d been rapping from a young age, Lil Bike’s breakthrough didn’t come easy. His real-life was full of twists and turns that affected his art. This turbulence would later culminate in a fallout with his family and Lil Bike being kicked out of his parents’ house. The transition from relying on his parents to fending for himself on the streets forced Lil Bike to grow up faster than he should have. It also equipped him with a strength he appreciates today.

Lil Bike didn’t lose sight of his dream through the pain and struggle. He focused on the bigger picture and kept writing lyrics even as he hustled to make a living. When the going got tough or the noise became too much, he tuned every naysayer out and kept his head down. Lil Bike did everything he could to take care of himself and his budding career. With time, he got better at his craft and made another move.

Lil Bike dropped his debut track “Do It For You” in 2015 and was pleasantly surprised when it exceeded his expectations. The track gained 300k+ plays on SoundCloud soon after its release. For an independent and self-made artist, that was a huge milestone. Lil Bike continued to create catchy verses and post them on social media. That gained him even more fans and eventually caught the attention of Think It’s A Game Records which signed him in 2018.

“Grind” was Lil Bike’s first track as an artist in the big leagues. With its catchy melodies, emotional resonance, and sharp wordplay, the song was an autobiography of sorts. It gave an inside look into his journey as an artist. His charisma and confidence shine through in every verse as he motivates his audience with his interesting experiences.

Since then, Lil Bike has gone back to the studio and produced one gem after another. In his track “Behind Me”, he spits out rhymes and rhythms about his ascension to the top and the people he had to leave behind. The artist has other songs in his portfolio, like Professional, Live My Life, Minimum Wage, and Real Love, among others. Vivid videos that capture him cruising in fast cars, living in high-end hotel suites, and enjoying the benefits of his hard work accompany his songs.

Lil Bike has grand dreams for his future, which include securing endorsements and partnerships and owning land and real estate one day. Lil Bike also sees himself with a series of RIAA-certified plaques with a #1 album across the country. In the meantime, he plans to continue honing his skills and being transparent to his fans.

From Fashion to Fresh Music, Marcoahz Is Impacting Multiple Industries

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Many people the world over aspire to achieve as much as they can throughout their lives. It’s almost like these people are on a mission to achieve everything they possibly can. This mindset is inspiring and results in individuals who excel at nearly everything in life.

One of these multi-talented, creative, and dedicated people is Marco Antonio Henriquez Moreno, known by his stage name as Marcoahz. Marco has been working on this music and music production talent vigorously. His new single, “Mambo RK,” is the talk of the town, and it has a strong inspiration behind it.

The single is inspired by the beaches of P#### Cana and has a tropical rhythm for the audience to jam to. Marco has been avidly working on his own music project brand called MARCOAHZ. He aspires to take this initiative further by expanding it globally when the time is right.

The music he dreams of producing and has been working on covers the disco and techno genre niche. These anthems will be played in the most popular nightclubs in New York, Dubai, London, Miami, and Manchester. Creating the Caribbean and urban rhythms is also a part of his plan.

Marco comes from the United Kingdom but was raised in Spain, and his origins lie in the Dominican Republic. His diverse cultural heritage has always been greatly reflected in his work. It is safe to say that these parts of him have also inspired his creative side. Marco’s passion and interest in music developed at a very early age. This was the biggest reason he became part of the music industry 3 years ago.

He is currently working on his new single and plans to release it soon. Along with being a remarkable and dedicated musician, Marco is the proud owner of a fashion label that falls under his Marcoahz brand. He is a fashion mogul and entered the world of fashion at the age of only 22.

His fashion brand has already hit the global markets, and he has stores established in fashion hubs such as the UK, Spain, and many others. His creativity has led him to become a visionary and creative genius in the fashion world.

The decisions he’s made about his journey were made very early on in his life, making him stand out from the crowd massively. The dedication to become something in life and chase his dreams is applaudable.

Strong-minded, driven, and hard-working personalities like Marco Antonio Henriquez Moreno are an inspiration to many. His advice to aspiring artists and entrepreneurs is to always focus on what’s important to your and your future objectives.

The milestones he has achieved and his success can be used as motivation for future musicians, artists, creators, and entrepreneurs. People like Marco should be recognized more for their efforts to motivate others and prove to the world that anything is possible. Marco is a role model for the upcoming generation and has shown that persistence and consistency can take you anywhere in life. 

Crosstown Beezy- “Slam Dunk”

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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Fresh out of hibernation and ready to hit the rap once again, Carolina rapper, Crosstown Beezy delivers new banger, titled “Slam Dunk, off his new EP, CTB that’s set to drop this Spring on power house indie label, Hazardous Records.

The new single has a sample of the classic hit “Rain” by SWV, infused with slapping snares and a kick drum that dropsin your chest! Crosstown Beezy delivers some of his best vocal work ever, with this new
single. Feel free to hit that play button below and vibe out to “Slam Dunk”.