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Queen Naija Faces Backlash For Tweeting About A “Spirit Of Depression”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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R&B singer Queen Naija is currently in the hot seat on social media. The YouTuber-turned-recording artist shared her thoughts about mental health this week, and the responses to her tweet were overwhelmingly negative.

“Last night I felt a spirit of depression trying to come on me and instead of dwelling in it, I commanded it to leave in the name of Jesus. God gave us power, we gotta use it,” wrote Queen Naija on December 28.

While Queen Naija turned off the replies to her tweet, other Twitter users slammed the 26-year-old Detroit native in the quote tweets. As of press time, Naija’s post collected over 1,400 QTs.

“Remember if depression tries to come in without consent it legally cannot. Follow for more legal tips,” tweeted one Twitter user. Another person tweeted, “I command this misinformation about mental health to stop in the name of my last good nerve.”

A person going by JC tweeted, “Girl huh? That’s not how this works. Depression isn’t a spirit, it’s a disorder. You’re just… sad today [I guess]?” Additionally, someone named Dij Saint Laurent joked, “That wasn’t depression. It was heartburn.”

Other users took aim at organized religion. One person wrote, “Calling mental illnesses ‘spirits’ is incredibly damaging. This is the type of thing that made me leave the church.” Yet another individual posted, “Honestly, I see why pastors are swindlers because imagine how easy it is to extract coin from [m############] who are as silly as this.”

Queen Naija Doubles Down On Her Views About Prayer Curing Depression

Queen Naija returned to Twitter in order to respond to the people taking issue with her stance about depression and its connection to religious faith. The Missunderstood album creator offered some words of amends before doubling down on her views about prayer.

“Never meant to offend anyone who goes through depression or any mental illnesses. Those things ARE real, however, I personally believe that there are bad spirits to put you in a bad place. However, I won’t take back that you have to use the power God gives you. To each, their own,” tweeted Queen Naija.

The former American Idol contestant added, “There’s power in prayer, I know first hand. If you don’t believe it tho, it won’t work for you. Oh Ye Little faith 🤷🏽‍♀️… Promise nobody will everrrrrrrr bully me out my faith or talking about it lol.”

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Future Becomes First Person To Reach 10 Million Followers On SoundCloud

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Future has added another accomplishment to his growing list of achievements since bursting onto the Hip-Hop scene in the early 2000s. The ” “Way 2 Sexy” hitmaker has become the most followed person on Soundcloud after amassing 10 million followers! 

Future took to his Instagram Stories to celebrate the accolade. He shared a post making the milestone and wrote a simple “Thank U…” in the caption.  

When internet personality and podcaster DJ Akademiks shared Future’s post, the reactions in the comments section suggested folks were unimpressed. 

“Future the first person to ever reach 10 million SoundCloud followers.” 

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“Thought it would’ve been x or vert,” wrote one.  

Another made a joke about Draco, famously “the first rapper” to do just about anything. “Soulja boy ain’t going to be happy,” he wrote. 

Future recently declared, “Everything I do legendary or it want get done. Tuh. In the streets I’m bigger then Jigga. Ima run me a B up easy.” This may have been the basis for this comment, “Jay z Could Never 👎🏿” 

However, over on Twitter, the responses were a little more buoyant.  “Finna see Soulja boy commin out the shadows,” was one comment.  

Another suggested Future would finally, “break past being a soundcloud rapper one day.” 

One user called Future, “godfather of modern rap.” 

Meanwhile, Future raised a few eyebrows when thanking Joie Chavis, the mother of their 3-year-old son Hendrix for her extravagant Christmas gift. He shared a video of the diamond-encrusted “Hndrxx” bracelet and captioned the post, “THANKS JOY.” However, whether intentionally or not, he spelled her name wrong!  

Juice Wrld’s Mother Calls Fans “A Bit Disrespectful” For Leaking Music

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Since Juice Wrld’s untimely death in 2019 fans have continued to consume his music in ever-increasing numbers. His posthumous “Fighting Demons“ album arrived on December 10 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart. Furthermore, another eleven songs premiered on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. 

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However, Juice Wrld had an extensive catalog of unreleased music, some of which has leaked to the public. Carmella Wallace, Juice’s mother, spoke of her disappointment at the unauthorized releases in a recent interview with XXL.   

Juice Wrld’s Leaked Tracks Are Unfinished

“I understand they loved him. They loved his music, but there’s a proper way to do it,” Juice’s mother said. “Let us give you our best. Leaked music is not necessarily cleaned up music, it’s just leaked, it’s not finished. So, it’s just a lot of work just going into it. It’s a bit disrespectful to him, honestly, to leak his music like that. But I know that monster is there, been there and it’s not going anywhere. We can just do our part and put out good music. He made a lot of good music.” 

Elsewhere during the interview, Wallace shared details about the foundation she started in honor of Juice Wrld. “Live Free 999” aims to “just normalize the conversation around mental health”, and “take the stigma away from” seeking help for mental illness.  

Furthermore, “Live Free 999” provides avenues for up-and-coming artists to “showcase their talent” through merchandising. The charity has established a free and confidential, 24/7 crisis text line, “where if they need help, they have someone to talk to, where they are not being judged”. 

Juice Wrld’s mother explained the importance of having open channels of communication between parents and children. “I was honest with him. The same way I am is the same way I was with him,” Wallace shared. “I was transparent. We talked about drugs and his use. We talked about him getting help. I don’t want to glorify drugs. I just want you to see the outcome of it. The outcome of what can happen if you allow yourself to stay in that state.” 

Tsu Surf Intense Battle Rapper Of The Year Debate

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As 2021 comes to a close, the only subject worthy of discussion in the battle rap streets is that of Champion of the Year! 

The annual competition to decide the best battler of the year, or COTY, hosted by premier battle rap media platform Champion, is underway. Surveys have been issued, and a GoFundMe has been launched to raise the prize winnings. The total currently sits at $5,423, over halfway to the $10,000 goal. 

The race is hotly contested as this year brought more battles than the culture has ever seen before. There are several favorites touted as potential winners for the title. They include two-time previous winner Geechi Gotti, Rum Nitty, A. Ward, and Eazy The Block Captain.   

Champion’s own Jay Blac was in a Twitter Space yesterday morning (Dec. 28) debating the topic. Various battle rappers, including some in contention for COTY, passed through the discussion. Tsu Surf was one of the more opinionated debaters. While the New Jersey rapper has ruled himself out as a potential winner many see him as a viable contender. Despite having only three battles this year, he argues, and many agree, he is yet to lose a round in 2021.  

On the opposite end of the spectrum but also in contention is A. Ward. One of the year’s most prolific battlers, Ward’s consistency is near unmatched with few clear losses this year across a range of competition. However, the Christian battler is yet to touch the URL stage, something many believe prevents him from winning COTY. Ultimate Rap League is considered the “NBA of Battle Rap’” and some fans think a performance on the platform is necessary to secure COTY.  

Tsu Surf & Jay Blac Debate COTY

When the topic inevitably turned to A. Ward, Jay Blac confirmed the rules allow for a winner who has not battled on URL. According to Blac, it’s simply a numbers game rather than any bias to the brand. While there are three main leagues – King of the Dot, Rare Breed Entertainment, and URL – they aren’t on level footing. “URL throws the most events,” he said. “It’s really that simple. 85 percent of the events thrown are URL events.”  

Nevertheless, Surf was confident a battler could not win COTY within the next 5 years without battling on the URL. So confident, he will give $5,000 to anyone able to do it. Surf claimed that though URL throw “85 percent of the events” they also have “85 of the talent.” Furthermore, he pointed out the difference in pressure the URL spotlight brings and the impact this has on performance.  

Jakkboy Maine offered it was more about the big names that fans pay money to see. “RBE doesn’t have the draws,” he said. Blac countered and said the other leagues need to throw “a lot more events” to even up the score.  

Could Geechi Gotti Take A Third Title?

Meanwhile, Geechi Gotti who was COTY 2018 and 2019, delivered an impassioned speech detailing his view on why he is the only worthy winner this year.  

A. Ward Lists His Contenders  

After days of being at the center of the discussion, A. Ward took some time out to reflect and was inspired to share his thoughts with his fans. He named four battlers and detailed why they should also be in the race alongside him for COTY. 

Be on the look out for AllHipHop’s annual Battle Rap Superlatives survey, coming soon!

Premiere: O.O.A.K Hints at Musical Tour for 2022

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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O.O.A.K (One of a Kind) knows that music unites people, and there’s something special about fans singing along to the lyrics you’ve created.  He believes that being an artist is more than a platform but a mantle of responsibility requiring stewardship.  As an artist, people look up to you and live by every word you say, regardless of whether you are aware of it or not.

At the end of January, O.O.A.K is lacing up to push some promising records for 2022.  He says––

” I hope people can take from my platform.  I want them to learn and know more about my mission with music.  I believe music is powerful, and I want to channel my vision to listeners through my words and platform.”

O.O.A.K is committed to giving his audience sincere and authentic content.  His lyricism is reflective, and his storytelling approach takes listeners on a profound journey of introspection and conviction.

While tapping into several creative avenues to push this much-anticipated release, it’s apparent that O.O.A.K accomplished much more than most artists in his lane.  Although the past couple of years were unprecedented, O.O.A.K only leverages this past season to discipline his artistry and, like a chess player, strategize his next steps––it’s evident that 2022 will be one of his most fruitful endeavors to date.  

Stay tuned for new music and Keep up with O.O.A.K below:

Find Yourself Lost in the Music of Jeeter’s New Single “Spaced Out”

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Another smash single from Jeeter stunned the audience. His newest album, “Spaced Out,” is out now. He wrote this song intending to elicit an emotional response from the listener. Listening to the music has given many listeners “an amazing experience,” as one fan put it.

Jeeter is a very new artist. But, he has a gift for understanding the needs of the people he listens to. That’s how “Spaced Out” became such a huge success for him.

“Spaced Out,” as the title suggests, transports the listener to a late-night setting. It’s as if time has stopped still for the listener as they appreciate the music until all left is the music and the listener. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If you want to check out “Spaced Out” for yourself, you can find it on Spotify here: 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4mWpePErhovyWD9KVsvZyP?si=01e9286a1c204a73

Also, make sure to follow Jeeter on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/jeeter?utm_medium=copy_link

Yung Bleu Raises Price For His Beats After Scoring Lil Wayne Placement

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Yung Bleu just started making beats, yet he’s already experiencing success as a producer.

The Alabama native celebrated on social media after securing a placement with Lil Wayne on Monday (December 27). Amid his elation, Yung Bleu also increased the price for his beats.

“Man Lil Wayne, the goat just hopped on my F###### beat it’s overrr!” he tweeted. “Yesterday’s price is not today price I been making beats for a week.”

Yung Bleu is using the name Moon Boy as a producer. In a clip posted on Instagram, he declared his beats will now cost $50,000.

“TO ALL YALL N##### WHO WAS TALKIN SHIITTT ! LIL WAYNE PLACEMENT !!!!” he wrote in the caption. “I want 50 should got it’s when it was cheap yesterday price not Today price what ya say @fatjoe @moonboyhitz.”

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According to Yung Bleu, he recorded his first self-produced song on Christmas. Days later, he landed the Lil Wayne placement and received a rave review from Tory Lanez.

“Bruhh … this n#### @_YungBleu just sent me some beats,” Lanez tweeted. “WHY THE F### IS THIS N####’S BEATS BETTER THAN 80% of producers right now !!?!! bruh is a problem.”

Watch a behind-the-scenes clip of Yung Bleu making a beat below.

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EDDEA6D Drops “Dash” Ft. $teven Cannon

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Hailing from Central Florida and looking to make his mark on the music industry is a rising artist that goes by the name of EDDEA6D. The creative found his passion and inspiration for music from listening to some of the best hip-hop and rap artists ever to do it. More specifically, Jay-Z and his project “Dirt Off My Shoulders” hooked EDDEA6D on music, and the future star hasn’t looked back since. The artist first started releasing his music to streaming platforms like Spotify just this year.

Ready to make his mark, EDDEA6D dropped his most streamed song to date, “Dash,” which features fellow artist $teven Cannon. The track is unusual and unique from beginning to end, featuring a very up-tempo beat that the duo takes turns spitting their stuff on. The outstanding production, unique bars and flows, and the track’s energy and emotion are impressive and leave listeners wanting more. “Dash” is sure to pick you up and give you some much-needed motivation and determination to live your life to the fullest.

EDDEA6D is an active artist that plans to release music and videos fairly frequently to keep his fans and listeners engaged. Right now, along with “Dash,” EDDEA6D has two other singles receiving great feedback out called “PINK AND RED” and “Bitcoin.” The creative’s skill set and profound music-making abilities will surely take him places as long as it is accompanied by hard work. Be sure to check those tracks out if you haven’t already and follow EDDEA6D on his socials to keep up with the rising star’s journey and be the first to preview any new releases.

Follow EDDEA6D on Instagram: @edde6d

Follow EDDEA6D on Twitter: @eddead666

Check out EDDEA6D’s music on Spotify:

Chubbs View Has The Music Industry Shining Radiantly With His New Single “Glowing”

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Chubbs View’s most recent song astounded his fans. Nobody had foreseen the approaching storm. The song “Glowing” has broken new ground in terms of Spotify and other streaming services. In a short amount of time, the song has attracted the attention and praise of a large number of individuals all around the world.

Chubbs’ abilities are highlighted in “Glowing.” He has been able to discern his listeners’ musical preferences and demands in order to provide them with a one-of-a-kind experience each time. Chubbs’ musical background has helped him in his musical creations since he can create such lovely tunes that leave listeners wanting more.

Chubbs and Rumor Records came up with the concept for “Glowing.” Both sides put forth a lot of effort to secure the track’s successful release and reception. As a result of their hard work and commitment, people all around the world have responded warmly to the song.

You may listen to Chubbs’ new song here:

For more information on Chubbs and his art follow him on Instagram at https://instagram.com/chubbsview?utm_medium=copy_link

Dior Postpones Travis Scott Collaboration Indefinitely

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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The shadow of November’s AstroWorld tragedy continues to loom as another significant brand has fallen back from Travis Scott.

A major fashion house has pumped the breaks “indefinitely” on a once anticipated collaboration.

According to WWD, Dior has ‘indefinitely postponed’ Travis Scott and Kim Jones’ Cactus Jack capsule collection.

The collection was slated for a summer 2022 launch, but the Dior campaign will be postponed after so many people were injured and lost their lives at his signature festival.

Dior released a statement that said, “Out of respect for everyone affected by the tragic events at Astroworld, Dior has decided to postpone indefinitely the launch of products from the Cactus Jack collaboration originally intended to be included in its summer 2022 collection.”

Dior is not the first brand to distance itself from the “Sicko Mode” artist.

Amidst endorsement deals falling apart and a billion dollars worth of lawsuits coming his way, he is now being investigated by Congress.

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform released this [statement (https://oversight.house.gov/sites/democrats.oversight.house.gov/files/2021-12-22.CBM%20Comer%20et%20al.%20to%20Rapino-Live%20Nation%20re%20Astroworld.pdf) right before Christmas.

“Recent reports raise serious concerns about whether your company took adequate steps to ensure the safety of the 50,000 concertgoers who attended Astroworld Festival … For instance, reports indicate that security and medical staff were inexperienced or ill-equipped to deal with mass injuries.

Some attendees stated that the placement of barricades made it difficult to escape. Experts have stated that Astroworld Festival organizers failed to heed warning signs.”

“We are deeply saddened by the deaths that occurred at Astroworld Festival and are committed to investigating what went wrong to inform possible reforms that could prevent future tragedies,” it continued.

In the letter, The Members further requested information on the roles and responsibilities for Astroworld Festival, security for the event, and steps promoter Live Nation Entertainment took, once made aware that law enforcement had declared a “mass casualty event.”

Dr. Dre To Pay His Ex-Wife $100 MILLION In Divorce Settlement

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Dr. Dre and Nicole Young reached a settlement in their divorce on Tuesday (December 28).

According to Rolling Stone and TMZ, Dr. Dre will pay $100 million to his ex-wife to settle their divorce. Young will initially receive $50 million then be paid the rest a year from now.

Dr. Dre’s net worth was listed as $458.2 million in court documents filed in November. His net worth was once estimated to be well over $800 million.

In addition to a $100 million payout, Dr. Dre’s ex-wife will get to keep four vehicles and all of her jewelry. The vehicles include a Rolls Royce, Range Rover, Escalade limousine and Spyder motorcycle.

As part of the deal, Young must move out of the former couple’s Malibu beach house by the end of the month. She also must pay her own legal fees, which will cost her millions of dollars.

Dr. Dre was able to maintain all of the rights to his master recordings and his Apple stock in the divorce proceedings. He’s also secured sole ownership of seven properties, including a $100 million estate in Los Angeles’ Brentwood neighborhood.

The settlement ends an 18-month legal battle between Dr. Dre and Young. A prenuptial agreement, which was signed in 1996, was a major source of contention as both sides clashed over its validity.

Yo Gotti Refutes Rumors About CMG Dropping Blac Youngsta

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Yo Gotti publicly addressed rumors about his label CMG supposedly dropping Blac Youngsta.

After several Hip Hop outlets spread the rumor on social media, Yo Gotti expressed his frustration via Twitter on Tuesday (December 28). He labeled the story as “fake news,” affirming Blac Youngsta is still part of the CMG family.

“I’m seeing too much Rap [cap] on these blogs,” Yo Gotti wrote. “Fake News!! LIL bro A BOSS He Can’t Be Dropped #CMG #HeavyCamp.”

He added, “P.s Keep my name out all these rumors.”

The Blac Youngsta rumor picked up steam since he’s been generating controversy as of late. Earlier this month, he performed his Young Dolph diss “Shake Sum” at a club in Dallas.

Young Dolph, who was shot and killed in November, was a longtime rival of Yo Gotti and Blac Youngsta. Despite facing backlash for performing a diss track about a dead man, Blac Youngsta defended his actions in a lengthy Instagram post.

“IM THE TYPE OF N#### WHO AIN’T NEVA SAT BACK AND LOOKED FOR NOBODY TO FEEL SORRY FA ME!” he wrote. “I COME FROM THE HEART OF SOUTH MEMPHIS WHERE YOU GET NO SYMPATHY, DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT THAT IS… WITH THAT BEING SAID I COULD GIVE 2 F### WHAT THE WORLD THINK BOUT ME.”

Blac Youngsta also came under fire for a music video called “I’m Assuming,” which evoked imagery of the late Young Dolph. The string of bad press made the CMG rumor seem plausible to some observers, prompting Yo Gotti to set the record straight.

Styles P & Havoc Talk Rivalry With Mobb Deep & The Lox, Wreckage Manner Film, Jadakiss, Prodigy & MORE

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Exclusives
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A pandemic is mostly about survival. After you learn to survive, there’s the thriving part. That gets tricky in Hip-Hop, especially in a world that is changing oh-so-rapidly on multiple fronts.

Styles P of The Lox and Havoc of Mobb Deep have come together to form Wreckage Manner, a new group with some familiar sensibilities. Perhaps most importantly, this shows the definitive return of Havoc to the forefront since the tragic death of Prodigy. It is not as if he has not been working, but it has been covertly, beneath the surface. A consortium of artists like Dark-Lo, Nyce da Future, Conway The Machine, Flee Lord, RJ Payne and even pop sensation Kanye West have benefitted from one of the production genius of Hav. It is so good to have him back in front, rapping with a wolf like Styles P.

Styles has continued to stay at in the GOAT conversations with a steady stream of classic, hardcore rap music – effectively outworking the competition. He has released 10 projects in the last five years. This does not include albums with The Lox. Or moments like the Verzuz battle against The Diplomats. Few remember it was Styles and Jim Jones’s back-and-forth on social media that set the table for Jada to eat. More importantly, Styles has grown into a though leader of sorts as well as a healthy lifestyle mogul that challenges just about every convention in rap.

ALSO READ: Jadakiss: AllHipHop’s 2021 Person Of The Year

What has not changed is their desire to release classic Hip-Hop music that resonates with their base. They are not stopping there. The pair, who clearly hold each other in high regard, talk to Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur at WonWorld Studios about a myriad of topics. They discuss being two OGs in a meta world fighting algorithms, but staying true to their art. They accept the challege of re-blossoming in the present time through technology, film and a true dedication to Wreckage Manner. Take a close look and see what evolution, survival and prosperity look like.

Issa Rae Says The Music Industry Is Full Of Crooks And Criminals

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Uncategorized
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Issa Rae has claimed that the music industry is full of “crooks and criminals.”

During a Q&A with the Los Angeles Times, the 36-year-old actress was asked whether music is where “good ideas flourish” as she discussed opening her record label, Raedio.

“Absolutely not. It’s probably the worst industry I’ve ever come across,” the “Insecure” creator explained. “I thought Hollywood was crazy. The music industry, it has to start all over again. There are lots of conflicts of interest. Archaic mentalities. Villains and criminals!”

Issa Rae described the business as “an addiction industry,”, adding “I really feel for artists who need to get into it… it was something shocking.”

The multi-hyphenate did not speak to specific experiences but said her opinions were shaped by putting together soundtracks for shows and speaking to artists involved in the industry.

“I do not want to be too specific, but even with making our own appointments (for soundtracks) with labels or artists, it would be so intricate. And to find out how artists were treated on other labels…” Issa Rae continued. “When I myself am a creator and know what I want in relation to a relationship with a production company or a producer, I would like to think that we are more artist-friendly than much of other brands and companies out there. I want to renew things.”

Rae also called out the Grammys, stating the awards show often overlooks music by Black artists, such as WizKid.

“This is dumb, but I’ll say it anyway: A song like (WizKid’s) Essence – just absolutely a powerhouse, and yet could not be properly acknowledged by the institution that is supposed to celebrate the best in music – that trips me out,” she concluded. “To see Black people and our contributions to music not celebrated in the way they should be – I mean, these aren’t institutions for us.”

“Obsessed” Fan Arrested At Kylie Jenner’s Beverly Hills Home

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Kylie Jenner and her family can thankfully breathe a sigh of relief. A troubled fan of Jenner showed up at the billionaire Kylie Cosmetics founder’s home over the weekend.

According to TMZ, law enforcement officials arrested Jrue Mesgan outside Kylie Jenner’s Holmby Hills home in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday. Apparently, Mesgan visited the location several times in recent months.

Jrue Mesgan’s apparent obsession with Kylie Jenner caused the 24-year-old Keeping Up with the Kardashians star to seek a restraining order against the 23-year-old man. Mesgan allegedly violated that legal directive by appearing at Jenner’s residence.

Apparently, a security guard called the police after seeing Jrue Mesgan at Kylie Jenner’s house. Cops took Mesgan into custody for misdemeanor violation of a court order. He is being held on $20,000 bail.

Kylie Jenner recently reconciled with Hip Hop star Travis Scott after the celebrity couple broke up in September 2019. The famous socialite gave birth to their first daughter, Stormi Webster, on February 1, 2018. Jenner is currently pregnant with Scott’s second child.

Roddy Ricch’s ‘Live Life Fast’ Debuts In The Top 5 On The Billboard 200 Chart

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Roddy Ricch dropped off his latest body of work, Live Life Fast, on December 17. The Atlantic Records release managed to make it into the Top 5 of the Billboard 200 chart in its opening week.

Live Life Fast debuted at #4 with 62,000 first-week album-equivalent units. This marks Roddy Ricch’s second consecutive Top 10 entry on the Billboard album rankings.

2019’s Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial spent four weeks at #1. The now-Diamond-certified, long-running #1 single “The Box” helped that album remain on the Billboard 200 for a total of 106 weeks.

Roddy Ricch also found a spot on the Billboard 200 with 2018’s Feed Tha Streets II mixtape. That Gold-certified project stayed on the chart for 67 weeks, peaking at #67 in April 2019.

The 62,000-unit opening for Live Life Fast was a significant decline from the 101,000 first-week units amassed by Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial. Also, the LLF lead single “Late at Night” was not able to match the commercial success of “The Box.”

Live Life Fast featured guest appearances by Future, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, Takeoff, Jamie Foxx, Ty Dolla $ign, Alex Isley, Fivio Foreign, Lil Baby, and Gunna. Names such as Southside, Ronny J, Wheezy, Boi-1da, Kenny Beats, TM88, and Mustard provided production.

Elsewhere on this week’s Billboard 200 chart, Adele’s 30 held onto #1 for a fifth consecutive week. Mariah Carey‘s Merry Christmas album from 1994 sits at #7. Juice WRLD’s posthumous Fighting Demons fell seven spots to #9 in week two.

Rolling Loud Announces Early Bird Presale For Rolling Loud Miami Festival 2022

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Rolling Loud has become one of the biggest live events in the music industry. The Hip Hop-centered concert is returning to the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 22-24.

Early Bird presale tickets for Rolling Loud Miami 2022 will be available soon. Fans can buy General Admission and VIP packages beginning December 30 at 12 pm ET at rollingloud.com.

Rolling Loud Miami 2021 featured a star-studded lineup of performers. After taking a hiatus in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival came back this year with A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, and Post Malone as headliners.

Lil Baby, Lil Durk, 21 Savage, Young Thug, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Uzi Vert, City Girls, and more acts were on the bill as well. WWE also aired several matches from Rolling Loud Miami for the wrestling company’s Smackdown television show.

While Rolling Loud Miami 2021 signified somewhat of a return to normalcy following COVID-19 shutdowns, the event also made headlines for other reasons. A large video wall collapsed at the site on the first day of the festival.

Additionally, DaBaby provided the most newsworthy moment from Rolling Loud Miami 2021. The North Carolina-bred rapper faced significant backlash for his on-stage comments about HIV/AIDS. That incident caused other festivals to cancel DaBaby’s scheduled performances.

The negative press surrounding Rolling Loud Miami 2021 did not stop organizers from pulling off well-received editions in New York and California later in the year. Rolling Loud is planning to continue to take the show to other continents in 2022.

UK Rapper Bugzy Malone Shares Film Documenting His Last Ever Tour

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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UK rapper turned Hollywood actor Bugzy Malone has released a new documentary. The film details the lead-up to his final ever tour date. 

The self-proclaimed King Of the North was one of the first rappers outside London to be taken seriously as an artist. Bugzy wrote his sophomore album “The Resurrection” after a near-fatal motorbike accident in 2020.  

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However, with his blossoming movie career and other interests outside of music – including his footwear and clothing brands – Bugzy Malone has decided it’s time to move on from touring. He confirmed his recent UK headline tour was his last and dropped a documentary on Boxing Day to commemorate the occasion. He took to Instagram to announce the release of “The Night We Made History.” 

“They didn’t believe me when I said I would sell out the Manchester arena,” he wrote. “Well have a look for your self. Not only did we sell it out that night, we done something never done before. A very proud moment and a major win for us all. 💪🏾🏆 Alot of ya’s have been asking for a documentary so here you go Merry F###### Christmas. 🎅🏾” 

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Meanwhile, Bugzy explained why the tour would be his final one during a recent interview with Manchester Evening News. “I’ve expanded to the point where I’ve got a clothing brand and a footwear brand,” he said.  

Bugzy Malone, currently starring alongside Jason Statham in the Guy Ritchie-directed flick “Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre,” said he needs to prioritize his commitments.  

“If next year I’ve got three more films,” he said. “and I’ve got music to release and I’ve got clothing to design and I’ve got trainers to produce. All of a sudden becomes less simple to commit 100% of myself.” 

Latto Drops “Super Gremlin Freestyle” As “Big Energy” Hits No. 1 On Rhythmic Radio

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Alyssa “Latto” Stephens has a lot to celebrate this holiday season. 2021 was a triumphant year for the Atlanta native as she secured a spot as a rap star to keep an eye on.

Earlier this year, Latto changed her stage name from the controversial Mulatto. That was followed by the release of the “Big Energy” single which has now climbed to #1 at Rhythmic Radio.

In celebration of the success of “Big Energy,” Latto dropped visuals for “Super Gremlin Freestyle.” The track’s official music video is currently trending in the Top 20 of YouTube’s music section.

“Super Gremlin Freestyle” also arrives after “The Biggest” and “Soufside” songs. In addition, Latto contributed “Tha F**k” to the Cardi B and Halle Berry-curated Bruised soundtrack.

MTV named Latto as the Global Push Artist of the month in February. She picked up multiple award nominations in 2021, including Best New Artist and Best Female Hip Hop Artist nods at the 2021 BET Awards.

The Rap Game season one winner performed a medley of “Big Energy” and “Soufside” at the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards. She made her late-night television debut last month when she performed “Big Energy” on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

Nicki Minaj Shares Adorable Video Of Son,”Papa Bear”

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Nicki Minaj has taken some time away from her music career since starting a family with her husband, Kenneth Petty. Her priorities shifted after getting married and giving birth to a son last year, moving her focus onto the wellbeing of her family. 

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Nicki Minaj has been notoriously private regarding her son and is yet to announce his name, calling him “Papa Bear” publicly. However, in recent months the proud mother has shared some intimate family moments with her beloved fans.  

Over the Christmas period, Nicki treated “The Barbs” to some adorable footage of Papa Bear playing with his gifts.  

The rapper shared a video of her baby boy driving a kids-size Ferrari while waving and saying “hi” to the camera. Nicki captioned the post, “Merry Christmas papa bear/ Lil man” 

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In another video, Nicki Minaj showed off Papa Bear’s personalized license plate.  

“I’m in dem cabinets. U babies neva there. Playin wit Tupperware. Plates say #PapaBEAR 🏎” she wrote. 

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Nicki Minaj Looks Back To The 2013 Billboard Awards

Although Nicki teased new music coming in 2022 no announcements have been made. She did however take to social media to reminisce on her iconic performance with Lil Wayne at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. 

“Ignore that move with the hands between the legs bent over. 😒 But listen,” she instructed. “That enunciation ain’t nuffin to be played with chile. You can understand every word right? ✅ #QueenTingz Them boots was heavy AF with like 5 inches on the heel. The night b4 I was in so much pain from tryna do all them squatting moves b4 stretching. 😩 I was like IM NOT GONNA B ABLE TO PERFORM OMG. we called a masseuse last minute to massage my legs but dat s### DID NOT WORK- I WAS IN SOOO MUCH PAIN during the actual performance. Anyway hi barbz. Love you 💋🎀🦄” 

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