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Kevin Hart & Charlamagne Tha God Team Up For New Original Audible Programs

Comedian/actor Kevin Hart and media personality Lenard “Charlamagne Tha God” Mckelvey are set to bring five new projects to the Audible platform in 2022. The newly created SBH Productions is the centerpiece of the global multi-year, multi-project deal.

“We are excited to introduce our listeners to the dynamic inaugural slate of content from our collaboration with Kevin Hart and Charlamagne Tha God’s SBH Productions,” said Zola Mashariki, Head of Audible Studios.

Mashariki added, “Audible is dedicated to telling powerful stories and showcasing established and underrepresented voices in audio, and SBH’s first collection of projects will offer Audible listeners rich, multifaceted narratives.”

Audio producer Nicole Shelton has been named Head of Production for SBH. The company’s inaugural Erika Alexander-narrated project, Finding Tamika, will be released on March 3, 2022. Alexander also serves as a producer and co-writer.

Finding Tamika tells a true crime story through the voices of her family, other principal figures, and even Tamika from beyond the grave. The program also places a spotlight on the media’s lack of significant coverage of cases of missing or murdered Black women.

“SBH has the opportunity to be a driving force and new creative outlet for our culture,” said Kevin Hart. “This vertical allows us to bring the voices of our community mases and to share our rich stories that run deep in our souls. I am excited to partner with Charlamagne, Nicole, and the whole SBH team to bring these rich stories to the Audible original space.”

Additional upcoming projects from SBH Productions include Summer of ’85, Un-lesh for Love, and Brokedown Prophets. Plus, Kevin Hart and Charlamagne Tha God will star in a scripted Odd Couple-style comedy titled Short, Black, and Handsome, written by Abdul Williams.

“SBH and Audible are at the forefront of the audio renaissance, often times TV and film companies don’t SEE the vision for these great stories by Black creatives so they are hard to get made,” stated Charlamagne Tha God.

The co-host of the syndicated The Breakfast Club radio show continues, “What Nicole, Kevin, and myself along with the rest of team SBH have built is a space for these companies and the whole world to HEAR our vision. We thank GOD for it all!”

Lil Dicky & Cardi B Star In “Gopuff Quartertime Show” Teaser Video

Millions of viewers will tune in to see the Los Angeles Rams face the Cincinnati Bengals at Super Bowl LVI this weekend. In addition, there will be a lot of attention on the ad breaks as well.

Like every year, the Big Game provides companies the chance to roll out brand new commercials for their products. Consumer goods delivery company Gopuff tapped two rap stars for its latest advertisement.

Gopuff drafted David “Lil Dicky” Burd for the “Gopuff Quartertime Show.” The star of FXX’s Dave uses the 83-second spot to promote his upcoming performance taking place between the first two quarters of Super Bowl LVI.

Bronx-bred entertainer Belcalis “Cardi B” Almánzar shows up in the Gopuff promotional video as well. Cardi B is seen in the clip consuming her signature Whipshots vodka-infused whipped cream.

In addition, Gopuff is offering $10 off the first three orders for new customers at the start of the “Gopuff Quartertime Show” using the code QUARTERTIME. Gopuff delivers in more than 1,000 cities across the United States as well as major cities in the United Kingdom and France.

Besides being a celebrity endorser, Lil Dicky is also a creator of Platinum-certified songs such as “Professional Rapper” featuring Snoop Dogg and “Freaky Friday” featuring Chris Brown. Fans can watch Lil Dicky’s “Gopuff Quartertime Show” on Sunday, February 13 live on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

E-40 – “It’s Hard Not To” Feat. Sada Baby

40 Water shows no signs of slowing up as he teams up with Detroit icon Sada Baby. This song has the perfect Bay Area slap to it and features the bubbly vibes E-40 has been known for secreting like a loud pack aroma. Combine a raspy and dark hook from Sada Baby and you got the perfect track to ride up and down that I-280.

Remy Ma Questioned About Possibly Reconciling With Nicki Minaj

Back in 2017, Remy Ma dropped the scathing diss track “Shether.” That 7-minute song took direct aim at fellow New York City-raised rapper Nicki Minaj.

The Remy Ma vs Nicki Minaj feud never came to an amicable conclusion as both women eventually just moved past the beef. However, Minaj recently settled her differences with JT and Yung Miami of the City Girls which garnered a lot of publicity.

TMZ caught up with Remy Ma and the outlet’s cameraperson mentioned the City Girls/Nicki Minaj reconciliation. The conversation also included Remy being questioned if she would consider making up with Nicki Minaj in a similar fashion.

“I don’t have any issues with anybody. I’ve been chilling,” responded Remy Ma with a smile on her face. The Bronx emcee previously took a victory lap for her war of words against Nicki Minaj at the 2017 BET Awards.

Meanwhile, Remy Ma is preparing to present the inaugural Queens Get The Money battle rap event. The all-women showcase will take place on February 27 in New York.

“I see a lot of the girls out there doing their thing, spitting about their real experiences. I’m a big fan of that and supporting other women in this industry,” said Remy Ma.

The star of the Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies reality show continued, “Being a female rapper in this industry is tough, but we have made lots of effort to level the playing field.”

U.K Rapper AJ Tracey Reveals Drake’s Lasting Impact Following Chance Meeting

AJ Tracey shared the details of a chance encounter with Drake that helped shape the kind of artist he is today. 

The West London rapper highlighted the influence Champagne Papi had on his career via his Instagram Stories.  

“5 years ago today drake had me and the mandem in the club in a tracksuit,” AJ Tracey wrote. “The club that was 10 mins from the blocks i spent every day in. The club i could never get in.” 

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He recalled there was only one vacant table in the members’ section in a room packed with celebrities. However, AJ Tracey says Drake secured the table for the U.K rapper and his friends.  

“On God I couldn’t believe it, the biggest rapper in the world hailing up my ting,” he said. AJ Tracey expressed his gratitude at Drake looking out at a time when he says, “very few of my peers or ‘olders’ in the scene wanted to show me love.” 

Nonetheless, he says, “Fast forward – this is the same club I have now recorded multiple platinum records in & have a great relationship with, I don’t think the boy even knows how much this meant to me and how much confidence it gave me to cut tru and win.” 

Ultimately the experience with Drake taught AJ Tracey” to always pay it forward” and to “show as much love as possible.”  

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2022 BRIT Awards

Meanwhile, AJ Tracey is nominated for Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act at the 2022 BRIT Awards. The show goes down today (Feb. 8) in London, and he’s facing tough competition! Central Cee, Dave, Ghetts, and Little Simz are also in the running.  

AJ Tracey got fans excited back in January when he tweeted, “new music pending.” However, on Monday (Feb. 6) he revealed that his plans have been delayed. “Haven’t dropped new music yet cos im still deciding what to drop,” he tweeted with an emoji suggesting he was feeling a little smug.  

In the meantime, fans are still enjoying his catalog. Check out his video for “Summertime Shootout,” featuring T-Pain below.  

AJ Tracey – Summertime Shootout (feat. T-Pain) 

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Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby – “Do We Have A Problem?”

Nicki Minaj steps up as a cop and interrogates an international criminal in this short film for her single, “Do We Have A Problem.” Make sure to watch this one all the way to the end as we get a lil Power cameo in this and a lil bit of acting from the one and only Pink Barbie. We won’t spoil this for you, but LIl Baby and Nicki Minaj are an team in this movie and they are combo that can’t be stopped!

Azealia Banks Questions Why Joe Rogan Gets To Prosper After “N-Word” Controversy

Throughout her career, Azealia Banks became a regular example of a “canceled” celebrity. Her political views, witchcraft practices, and offensive remarks caused the 30-year-old New Yorker to be flogged in the public square on multiple occasions.

Joe Rogan is the latest famous individual to face widespread backlash. Critics blasted The Joe Rogan Experience host for supposedly spreading COVID-19 misinformation and for a video montage of the 54-year-old comedian saying “n#####” repeatedly.

In response, Azealia Banks is now questioning why Joe Rogan seems to be getting a pass for his transgressions after apologizing. The Broke with Expensive Taste album creator took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the situation.

Banks wrote:

Damn, Joe Rogan is about to get a slap on the hand for being grown and knowing not to say the n-word and continue to prosper. I’m still being punished in adulthood for things I said as a kid and have repeatedly apologized for. This is not any attempt to garner sympathy but if he gets the room to learn from “mistakes” and we are acknowledging that people deserve second chances and room to grow, I would’ve really benefitted from having those same opportunities extended to me when I needed them most. I definitely needed that compassion, good will, and support on multiple occasions. Not a pity party but just even the tiniest bit of support could have changed my life on levels deeper than music.

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Kanye West Says “I Need Drake” To Narrate “Jeen-Yuhs” Documentary

Kanye West has a new three-part documentary series that premiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival last month. The project has been much hyped with two trailers circulating, the most recent was released just days ago. 

Nevertheless, in true Kanye West fashion, he still wants to make changes to the film. Ye took to Instagram late on Monday night (Feb. 7) to announce his latest requirement for ‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy.’  

Ye shared a text conversation about the film. He did not reveal who he was talking to but said, “I need Drake to do the narration.” 

Then, Kanye West doubled down on his desire to have Drake involved writing “DRAKE WANNA NARRATE THE DOCUMENTARY,” in the post’s caption. Interestingly, Champagne Papi was clocked liking the post.  

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Kanye West Demanded Creative Control

However, Kanye West recently had a dispute with the filmmakers over who gets creative control of the docuseries. Ye once again vented his frustrations publicly via his official Instagram account.  

“I’m going to say this kindly for the last time. I must get final edit and approval on this doc before it releases on Netflix. Open the edit room immediately so I can be in charge of my own image. Thank you in advance 😊.” 

Unfortunately for Kanye The film’s directors Coodie and Chike told Rolling Stone they would not be relinquishing control, although they were not surprised Ye wanted them to.  

“If Kanye wasn’t as polarizing of a character as he was, we wouldn’t have an interesting doc,” Chike explained. “This just comes with the territory. This is Kanye’s personality, so you just embrace it and then it’s going to take us, take us wherever it takes us…. This is the person that we’re dealing with. We all know what we’re dealing with.”  

Meanwhile, Kanye West has been spotted out on the town having dinner at Nobu restaurant on Monday in Malibu, California. Rumor has it he was there with model Chaney Jones, who he was also seen with last week.  

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Antonio Brown Reveals New Role As Donda Sports President With $2 Million Super Bowl Invoice

Antonio Brown revealed he is the president of Kanye West’s new venture Donda Sports, sharing a $2 million invoice to highlight his boss moves. 

“WE THE OWNERS NOW !” the former Tampa Bay Buccaneer declared on Instagram. Antonio Brown chose to notify his followers of his new appointment by posting an invoice for VIP and suite tickets for the Super Bowl.  

“Donda is about ownership, empowerment, and discovering the next superheroes,” AB wrote. “This is for the people who counted us out, for everyone who said we can’t— we say WE WILL.” 

He continued, “As President, it was important to me to book the Donda Suite for this years SUPERBOWL LVI. This is a game meant to be watched together. This is the love and unity we need to push. THIS IS FOR THE KIDS, OUR NEXT GENERATION!!!” 

Antonio Brown also revealed Donda Sports will host family events for the Super Bowl this Sunday (Feb. 13). “We will be hosting community events this weekend, and inviting kids with their families to the game, let’s give people the Donda Experience. It’s A Family Affair,” he added.  

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However, something appears amiss as the invoice Antonio Brown posted was dated February 7, 2021. It was also due on the same date, the day of Super Bowl 2021.   

Earlier this month, Hollywood Unlocked shared a press release announcing Antonio Brown had joined Donda Sports. While his role at the company was not disclosed, the statement confirmed he brings “an athlete’s perspective to all aspects of the organization.” 

Antonio Brown Says “Baby Boy the President Now”

Antonio Brown also shared a post at the weekend teasing his new role. “Baby Boy the President Now,” he wrote on Instagram. “You Got To Make AN Appointment.” 

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Meanwhile, AB has been hanging with Ye and his crowd for some time. The two were pictured together days after he was kicked out of the Buccaneers and numerous times since. Most recently, Antonio Brown joined Kanye West and a host of Black journalists for The Future Brunch

He also attended the Donda Doves Chicago homecoming game alongside Ye and Lil Baby.  

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Cardi B Blasts “Weirdos” Leaving Vile Comments On Daughter Kulture’s Instagram

Cardi B has made her daughter’s Instagram account private after becoming aware of the vile comments left under her posts.  

The multi-talented businesswoman and entertainer discovered what was going on after being alerted by a concerned Twitter user. Someone had posted a series of screenshots featuring vile remarks about Cardi B and Offset’s 3-year-old daughter, Kulture.  

Cardi B retweeted the post and had some things of her own to say about those who comment such hurtful things about a child. “Haven’t been checking my daughter account but now I’m going to lock her page,” she wrote. “I don’t know wtf is going on but I hope y’all moms die for giving birth to you hoe ass weirdos.” 

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She then doubled down on those sentiments in response to someone who has since deleted their tweet. “SUCK MY DICK !! I said what I said,” wrote Cardi B defiantly.  

Cardi B stood true to her word and Kulture’s Instagram account, which currently has 2.3 million followers, is now private. Belcalis is a fiercely defensive mother and just a day earlier, had expressed her thoughts about protecting her children.  

“I be thinking too much and too hard cause I don’t want my kids to ever get in situations that I got myself into.” 

Cardi B Voices Concerns About Atlanta’s Water

Meanwhile, Cardi B hopped on Instagram Live recently and shared her concerns about the quality of Atlanta’s drinking water.  

“Let me tell you something, and I’m gonna say I was afraid to say it,” Cardi B admitted. “But I believe that there is something wrong with the water in Atlanta. Because, while I was in Atlanta, my face just started getting so dry and irritated. I kept putting moisturizer to the point that it started getting so irritated that I started putting Vaseline on, the old school way.” 

She then asked her followers for advice as her face was “still so f###### dry” a week after leaving Atlanta.  

“Do any of y’all have suggestions of what type of moisturizer I should wear?” Cardi asked. “Because, bro, I feel like I’ve been trying everything. My face is so irritated, it just feels itchy and dry.” 

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Is Tory Lanez Expecting Another Child?

Is Tory Lanez expecting another child?

I don’t know folks! First of all, let’s acknowledge that we still haven’t gotten to a resolution between Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion. The verdict is still out on whether or not he shot her. That said, I think that is going to come to a head shortly.

READ ALSO: Megan Thee Stallion “Manifested Beyoncé” Collab, Says Rihanna & Adele Are Next

But there is new business as a relates to the Canadian rapper. I am getting word that Tory Lanez is expecting another child. And who might that be with? Certainly, I have not gotten a hard confirmation, But I am getting a slew of emails from my editor who has a source that says the mother is none other than Melii.

Melii is a bad NY chick. Honestly, I think that she could’ve gotten a lot bigger if Cardi B didn’t occupy a similar space that she did. Still, she is a really dope artist. However, she is recently started posting pictures of herself ALLEGEDLY pregnant. That then SPAWNED rumors that she is in fact pregnant by Tory Lanez. The source says that they are boyfriend and girlfriend!

Recently Mali took a slew of pictures and they are mostly on her IG stories. In the midst of those stories, there are a couple of shots that seem to show a baby bump. Most of them do not show any bump. If you go far enough into her stories you will see her slowly but surely address this rumor.

She begins to notice the chatter. So, she breaks down the boyfriend thing. And says she is not dating anyone. Without saying that she’s not pregnant, she addresses her sheep and says that she is just shaped like she is shaped and has always been like that. Subliminally, addressing the pregnancy rumors but does not directly say she is not pregnant. Peep it:

So, I am thinking this might be a bad rumor or she is manipulating the visuals to get us talking. If that is the case, it worked! One thing is for sure, all of these pictures can’t be from this same day or she would’ve had to do a bunch of wardrobe changes and also hairstyle changes!

I think she just has a new song coming up! And here it!

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Pusha T – “Diet Coke” Official Video With Kanye West

If Pusha T is rapping about coke when he turns 80 years old, we are here for it. After hearing his newest single, “Diet Coke,” we aren’t too convinced King Push has put the lyrical pyrex down. Pusha T is a rap veteran but that doesn’t mean he’s not going to talk about the past with Menace. Known for that white flow that torched tracks until they were charcoal black, Pusha T blows this track off the glass for numbing face agent sure to make your ears ring. Produced by Kanye West and 88 Keys.

Gunna Makes “Pushin P” Permanent With New Tattoo

Gunna created a “Pushin P” internet craze seemingly out of nowhere, eventually turning the phrase into a song. Now, the “Drip Too hard” hitmaker has taken it a step further. He made 🅿️ a permanent feature by tattooing the blue “P” symbol on his arm. 

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He took to Instagram to show off his new ink, posting a video of him in the chair as the tattooist gets to work. Gunna also shared a series of images, including a few highlighting his coordinating fit and layers of ice draped around his neck and wrists.  

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Gunna has spoken about the meaning of “Pushin P” several times. It essentially means “keeping it playa,” or “keeping it real.” He highlighted a few examples of P during a recent Instagram Live session. 

“F###### your partner’s main b#### ain’t P,” Gunna explained to his followers. “If you hold the door for a lady, that’s P. Arguing with your partner about money ain’t P. We ain’t doing that. We’re pushing P.” 

Listen To Gunna Explain Pushin P

Meanwhile, Gunna took to Twitter on Monday evening (Feb. 7) to distance himself from an alleged Crypto scam. He previously promoted the cryptocurrency, which was then labeled a scam.  

“Ay @pushinpeth making a crypto metaverse for us!” he wrote in a since-deleted tweet. “@shanemooncharts backing the project, I know this is gonna fly. IM TAKING THIS TO THE MOON JOIN THE TELEGRAM HERE.” 

However, he claimed later he was “hacked” and apologized to anyone affected by the alleged scam.  

“To my followers and fans ! I didn’t know anything about this ”pushin peth” Scam . Someone hacked my twitter and I immediately deleted the tweet ! I would never co sign any fraud or scams privately or publicly ! And I’m extremely sorry to anyone how was scammed !” 

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Nonetheless, fans were calling on the Georgia native to release a track he has with rising underground rap star Yeat. The Cali-bred rapper shared a snippet of Gunna on a track during a recent Instagram Live session.  

NLE Choppa Wants To Make A “Love Song” EP For Women

NLE Choppa intends to reveal another side of his music.

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, NLE Choppa expressed his desire to make love songs. The Warner Records artist said he’s focused on creating music for women in a series of Twitter posts on Sunday (February 6).

“Im finna make music for the women, R&B Choppa,” he wrote. “I make better love songs then hype songs on my life. I just haven’t gave y’all snippets of it. Time to treat my queens.”

NLE Choppa then announced plans for an entire EP of love songs. He asked fans for ideas for the project’s title.

“Love Song EP OTW,” he wrote. “What’s should I name it.”

NLE Choppa is fresh off the release of his Me Vs. Me mixtape, which dropped on January 28. The 16-track project includes collaborations with Young Thug, Moneybagg Yo, G Herbo and Polo G.

Me Vs. Me debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 after selling roughly 21,000 units in its first week. The mixtape is his second release to crack the Top 15 of the chart.

NLE Choppa’s debut album is still his highest-charting project to date. Top Shotta, which was certified gold by the RIAA, peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 in 2020.

Acclaimed Musician, Mitri Lamar Is Upsetting The Status Quo

An artist’s drive and competitiveness will be well-known in the music world because of an artist’s ability to remain consistent amidst a roaring industry. Some artists go undetected, no matter how hard they work every day. Only a few people can stamp a single mark–– one such artist, MITRI LAMAR, entered the music industry to upset the status quo. 

Mitri Lamar is a Miami-Dade County, Florida, native who grew up in Richmond Heights. Since he was a youngster, Lamar has wanted to be a musician. It’s intriguing to learn about his experience as a music producer and singer. Lamar began his musical career at the age of 10, but it wasn’t until he was fifteen that he began to take it seriously and determined to make it a career.

Let’s look at the entire process of music composition right now. Let’s look at how he creates his songs’ fascinating rhythms. Mitri’s immediate reaction is to focus on the beat. He writes a catchy hook and verse and then improvises if he likes the beat. He composes much of his music while singing. He utilizes his notes as a guide when recording, but if the beat is magnificent, he can freestyle it.

Lamar also raised attention to the challenges and problems that independent musicians undergo, which most people are unaware of. Lamar does not consider himself self-sufficient, but he recognizes the reality. “It’s a lovely sense to be able to produce without delay as a musician,” he adds. “The simpler something is to do, the better it feels, and right now, I’m feeling terrific.”

Lamar also offers some tips for aspiring musicians just starting out in the music industry.

“Be cautious, undertake rigorous study, and confirm that this is the appropriate option for you,” Lamar advises. It requires hard effort, but it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s a different world, so learn it as best you can; but, slow and steady wins the race; every opportunity isn’t the most incredible opportunity, and, if you’re anything like me, learn to defend your heart with your head.

Lamar’s favorite project he’s ever worked on is “TRAP MELODIES.” He claims that this effort illustrates who “Mitri Lamar” is or, to put it another way, imprints a bit of himself in it.

“Trap Melodies” showcases his variety and ability to change up his flow and melodies. It also illustrates his living situation and other events in his life.

Lamar knows how to keep calm when things don’t go as planned on a project. As a result of his experiences, he learned to remain serene over time, because stress is no longer something anyone wants to focus on. Consequently, he faces the matter head-on and does his best to deal with it. Even if he fails, he has given it his all. It is impossible to modify what already exists; all one can do is influence what will occur.

Because of his devotion and passion, Lamar received the “Miami Entertainment Award” for “Best Male Singer.”

Lamar’s most concrete achievement at the time was his honor.

You may find Lamar by searching for “Mitri Lamar” on your favorite search engine. He has conducted interviews in both text and video formats. Almost anything you need to know about Lamar can be found on the internet. The only other option is to obtain it straight from the source.

Connect with Lamar

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitrilamar?utm_medium=copy_link

Check out his recent works on Youtube.

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Julia Fox Debunks Kanye West Breakup Speculation

All is well between Julia Fox and Kanye West.

Julia Fox denied breaking up with Kanye West after her social media activity sparked rumors. The Uncut Gems star deleted some of her photos with ‘Ye on Instagram and unfollowed fan accounts, which led to speculation about a possible split.

“Guys, relax,” the actress said in an Instagram Stories video. “I unfollowed the fan accounts because I was tired of seeing myself, okay? Suddenly, Instagram was not a fun place anymore. And I took the f###### photos down because I read the comments and everyone was like, ‘Oh my God, you clearly only posted photos where you looked good in.”

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Julia Fox referenced critics of her photo selection in a message posted on Saturday (February 5). The post included several pictures of her alongside Kanye West.

“And of course special thanks to Ye,” she wrote. “pics by @arnold_daniel. YES IM AWARE I ONLY CHOSE PHOTOS THAT I LOOK GOOD IN.”

Julia Fox began dating Kanye West in January. The couple’s romance has garnered lots of publicity at a time when Yeezy’s frequently lashed out at his estranged wife Kim Kardashian.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are currently in the middle of a bitter divorce. Julia Fox is a divorcee herself following a split with the father of her child in 2020.

CC’ Talks Landing On Apple Musics “Best New Song” & Influences

CC’ is an up-and-coming R&B singer from South Central California and is currently making a statement in the music industry today. At the age of 9, she was inspired by the legendary great voices of Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston. More recent CC’ gained her musical inspiration from great talented artists like Jazmine Sullivan, Brandi, and Lauren Hill. CC’ began singing for her local church and remembers feeling the anointing in the room while the other choir members sang. She believed singing was something she was called to do and always believed that someday she was going to use her abilities in the form of a career.

Growing up the support from her family and peers encouraged her to keep singing and striving in the direction of her passion. As the years went by she focused on her craft and dedicated her upcoming career to her family using her hard work and determination to make it happen. Last year, CC’ dropped her debut first single “Love Again” and immediately received recognition as the song skyrocketed in numbers. CC’ has quickly gained a vast fan base with her voice and was mentioned as Apple Music’s “Best New Song” landing her at the #6 spot. 

“There are so many distractions in this world and many people are going through something, I believe every day is a new day to strive to be better than the day before. I want my music to create an atmosphere to place ease to a heavy mind in hopes to shed positivity for people who can relate to it. I hope to continue to make a positive impact on the R&B community as well as the world as a whole”, CC’ states when referring to the reason she continues to make music and what drives her when creating new material.  

Recently CC’ released her new single “Cold World” which has garnered a buzz similar to her debut. Self-improvement is important to CC’ and as she releases new music she continues to have us in amazement as she never lets her foot off the gas. CC’ has just announced her upcoming new single “Uno” and “3 Days” will be dropping soon, so it would be wise to keep up with this star in the making as she strives for greatness within the R&B industry. Follow CC’ On Instagram here: 

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Young Dolph Murder Suspect Can’t Afford Lawyer In Sex Offender Case

Justin Johnson, one of the men accused of murdering Young Dolph, is facing more legal trouble.

According to Action News 5, Johnson has also been charged with failure of a Tennessee sex offender to timely report or register. He told a judge he couldn’t afford an attorney to represent him in the case on Monday (February 7).

Johnson was convicted of aggravated rape in 2015. He’s required to report to police on a quarterly basis but failed to in December 2021.

A public defender will be appointed to represent Johnson for the sex offender registration violation. He’s still without a lawyer in the Young Dolph murder case.

Johnson and Cornelius Smith, the other man accused of killing Young Dolph, declined public defenders during their first court appearance in January. At their second appearance, a judge granted them an extra week to find lawyers.

Both men claimed they would be able to hire their own representation. The Young Dolph murder suspects are currently locked up without bond.

Johnson and Smith have been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, employment of a firearm during a dangerous felony and theft of property over $10,000. If convicted of murder, the two could face the death penalty or life in prison.

Acclaimed Musician, Frankie XY, releases an EP of his own – “Time & Space”

“The name Time and Space signifies the feeling of escaping reality – the moment when you’re going through a tough time and put on your headphones. Turn up the music and travel through time and space to another dimension where it all makes sense.” Headphones in, play. I listen to the handcrafted melody introduce itself — it immediately catches my attention. The build-up in ‘Intro’ lifted my brow, then put a smile on my face. Note after note, although encapsulated in one tiny EP, fills our ears with a timeless masterful collection. It’s rhythmic, electronic vibe on replay. The brilliant melody is bright and pleasing to the ear. Instrumentally, the song has a rich, full sound that could compliment almost any vocal track perfectly.

Overall, Frankie XY’s latest sounds are distinctive and original, available on all platforms now. Behind The ArtistFrankie XY is a musician who has swiftly climbed to the top after releasing a plethora of various musical influences, garnering critical acclaim. Always having a passion for music, Frankie XY began to officially produce music in 2017. From then on, he expanded his creative boundaries and stretched his own musical palette – his style and genre were described as unclassifiable. It makes sense, as his fanbase has grown around his timeless and appealing sounds. Marching to their own beats, artists like Chris Martin and Ye, were great role models for Frankie’s craft. The music and songs we often value you the most are those that stand out – these unique characteristics are possessed naturally by Frankie XY and seen so evidently in his art. 

As the buzz around his upcoming release – Neatly produced for Drake is emphasized, Frankie XY is seen as more than just a Producer but also as an artist himself. He describes Time & Space as a ‘product of his creative energy and seeing how far he could push himself creatively, even drawing inspiration from personal life lessons. This body of work consists of tangible and intangible inspirations that were meant to inspire others. “Growing up in East L.A. it was unheard of to pursue your dreams. It was the classic, go to school, work construction, or work two jobs when you grow up.

Never made sense to me, so I decided to do what I wanted to do,” he explains, “I aim to do one thing: give people that courage to look past their own fears and go out and make their dreams a reality; like I did.”A musical genius, Frankie is an accomplished musician who has showcased a treasure chest of technical skills, creativity, and a forward-thinking approach to melody. Innovative and forward-thinking, his timeless music is sure to have a positive influence on whoever hears it. Find out more about Frankie XY’s, and do not miss out on his most recent releases and production works. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and start listening on Spotify or Apple Music.

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Vetted Artist Haan Talks Musical Inspiration, Warner Chappell and Production

Haan, one of Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming producers, has inked a worldwide co-publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music. Haan, a longtime collaborator of The Kid Laroi, assisted in the production of the big global hit “Stay,” which ripped up the charts across the world and recently set an unprecedented milestone with over one billion Spotify streams — the fastest song ever to accomplish so, in just 118 days.

Haan is only 19 years old, but he’s one of the few hip-hop producers from Sydney, Australia, in the American music scene. His father, who produced and played instruments as a hobby, exposed him to music at a young age. Around the age of eight, Haan began playing the guitar and keyboard, accompanying himself to songs on the radio such as the Fugees’ “Killing Me Softly. 

From the recent interview between Genius and Haan, we got to know many things about his journey into the musical world. Haan added that he didn’t really start producing until January of last year. He was always into music and tinkering with things. He used to do vocals, record himself, and compose music with LAROI when he lived in Australia. He was actually DJing when he came out here [to Los Angeles] with him. He used to perform gigs and DJ parties. Then after a time, Laroi asked Haan, “you’re with me every day in the studio, why don’t you start producing?”.

It piqued Haan’s interest. He already had a solid understanding of music. He’s recently begun to put that into practice, going deep into production every day in the studio alongside Kid Laroi. Laroi pushed him to grow because he was always working with an artist and instead of generating beats, he was writing genuine songs.

Kid Laroi and Haan met in a concert in which they both were not allowed due to the age restrictions and then they both started hitting off the stage. Haan and Kid Laroi met up in Sydney, Australia. In comparison to America, it was a fairly minor scene back there. They were big fans of rap music, and there was a small scene in their neighborhood, but it was largely influenced by American and British culture. They were the only ones who made music at such a young age.

Now let’s talk about the song “Stay” ft. Justin Beiber and Kid Laroi which Haan produced alongside Charlie Puth, FnZ, Cashmere Cat, Omer Fedi, and Blake Statkin.

The concept was conceived eight months ago. Charlie Puth was invited to a studio session at the home of one of Haan’s close friends, Blake Statkin. Haan and LAROI had just pulled up to the house and were kicking it. “Let me record over that right now,” LAROI said as Charlie opened up this analog synthesizer and played the “Stay” melody. He came up with the idea and posted a snippet on Instagram, and it went viral.

After the song’s concept had been finalized. They left it alone for a few months before doing anything with it. “We should put the song out and put Justin Bieber on it,” [LAROI’s manager] Bibby said a few months ago. Because this was when LAROI was just getting started with Bieber and forming a relationship with him. Finally, LAROI requested that Haan complete this record, add something to it, and flesh it out. He went to FnZ, a producing duo from Australia based in Los Angeles. He connected them and began working on the song. The song’s final result is simply a mash-up of everyone’s ideas and variations.

Justin finally got on it approximately two months ago. They intended to release it at that time. Justin collaborated with LAROI on the track. LAROI had shown up at his studio and played him the record, and the two of them simply worked on the tune and finished it together.

“Yeah, this is a hit,” Haan said after hearing the song. The rhythm went crazy for Justin, and LAROI went crazy for it. Haan thought everything sounded finished when he put it all together

Haan also disclosed his favorite song in which he worked with Kid Laroi. “RUNNING,” from the first F-ck Love project, was one of Haan’s favorites. It’s really undervalued music; aside from Laroi’s core following, few people have heard it, but it’s one of his favorite recordings on the album, and it’s more of an R&B type song. And then there’s “NEED YOU MOST,” which is an interpolation of Ne-“So Yo’s Sick.”

Genius also asked why he has not produced for so long. The best advice is to be self-assured, not be afraid to be yourself, to form relationships, and to be extroverted. There have been moments when he wanted to stay in bed or avoid going to parties, but things like that absolutely help him. One must move in the manner of an artist.

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