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Bunny B Of Da Entourage, Known For “Bunny Hop” Single, Dead At 50

Paul “Bunny B” Brown, a member of the Louisiana rap group Da Entourage, passed away over the weekend.

According to KLFY, the Lafayette native died of kidney failure on Sunday (December 19). He was 50.

Da Entourage is best known for their hit single “Bunny Hop,” which sparked a popular line dance. The track debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Singles chart in 2002.

Lafayette’s own Bryson “Cupid” Bernard, who also spawned a line dance with his hit “Cupid Shuffle,” reflected on Bunny B’s legacy in an interview with KLFY.

“Bunny B was the pioneer of Hip Hop in Lafayette,” he said. “Although we had a lot of rappers who came out, Bunny B was the one who stood on his creativity.”

Cupid added, “I can honestly say there may have not been the ‘Cupid Shuffle’ without the ‘Bunny Hop.’ He inspired a whole sound here and I’m just grateful for that… I remember times back in the day certain radio stations didn’t want to play our music and Bunny B was on the front line — play Lafayette music or else! And for somebody to put it on the line like that, [he] will always be respected and loved by myself and by many others and everybody in the community.”

Revisit “Bunny Hop” below.

Living the Dream: How DJ Nicky Rizz Made His Wildest Dreams Come True

Every dream begins with a dreamer, and for DJ Nicky Rizz, it all started years ago. From a young age, Nicky found himself drawn to music. He enjoyed listening to various songs, and he developed a passion for Djing. He is one of the youngest out of the world-famous Heavy Hitters crew and has performed at high-end events across NYC and other states.

According to DJ Nicky, even though his journey to stardom has not been easy, he has managed to establish his spot by remaining dedicated to his passion. He says that, like any other industry, getting into the music scene is competitive, and some people will try to discourage you. However, what’s important is your desire and determination to succeed and think of more creative ideas to help you be unique.

While he didn’t shoot to fame from the word go, DJ Nicky started honing his skills early. He would attend events in his neighborhood and interact with other DJ’s which helped him build a vast network. The skills and experience he has accrued over the years are now set him apart in the industry.

He is popularly known for his energetic performances, diversity, and perfect selection of music. DJ Nicky says that, with every event, his goal is to bring out the best in every attendee and create mixes that everyone loves. This has allowed him to achieve fame and make club appearances in New York and beyond. 

Success is not an overnight process, say, DJ Nicky. It’s a journey, and it takes a lot of patience, resilience, and effort. He notes to get to where he is today, he had to start from the bottom and learn to create his own opportunities. It was through his hard work and incredible talent that the Heavy Hitters crew recognized him, and in 2019, DJ Nicky was nominated into the group.

He encourages upcoming DJs to believe in their abilities, works hard, and never give up on their goals. Rather than waiting for the perfect opportunity, start small and build from there, says DJ Nicky. He says that the best way to gain experience is by being in the field and interacting with others. This will also help you expand your network and pave the way for more opportunities.

As a beginner DJ, there’s a lot of pressure, and you are often tasked with the opening time slot. This means it’s up to you to set the event’s mood, ambiance, and overall success. DJ Nicky states while it’s challenging, it helps prepare you and gives you room to perfect your skills. He says that the experience he gained has greatly impacted his career.

As he continues to thrive, DJ Nicky shows us that we, too, can turn our dreams into reality. Asked about the future, he says he would like to be on the radio someday and perform at more events in the US and across the globe.

Rick Ross Allegedly Paid $3 Million To Gangster Disciples Over Threats

Rick Ross allegedly paid a hefty price for mentioning Larry Hoover’s name on the hit single “B.M.F. (Blowing Money Fast).”

Gangster Disciples member Markell White claimed Rick Ross forked over $3 million to the gang after being threatened.

According to documents obtained by Crowned TV Courts, White revealed the payment while testifying against fellow members of the Gangster Disciples.

“From my understanding, [Rick Ross] ended up paying like $3 million,” White said in court. “The initial payment was supposed to have been six, but I think they worked it out to like three.”

In 2012, the Gangster Disciples issued video threats to Rick Ross over his use of Larry Hoover’s name and the gang’s symbols. A 2016 indictment accused the gang of extorting the Maybach Music Group rapper.

White identified Kevin “KK” Clayton, the chief enforcer of the Gangster Disciples in Georgia, as the face of a video threatening Rick Ross. Clayton was sentenced to 33 years in prison after being convicted of RICO conspiracy.

Dozens of Gangster Disciples members – including White – were also convicted in a RICO case against the gang. White, who was a regional leader in Macon, Georgia, was sentenced to eight years and ninth months in prison.

View all of the prison sentences in the case here.

Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Fallout: Congress Investigating Live Nation

Congress has launched a probe into Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival.

The House Oversight Committee announced a bipartisan investigation into the deadly event on Wednesday (December 22). Members of Congress sent a letter to Live Nation’s president and CEO Michael Rapino requesting information about the concert promoter’s role in the tragedy.

“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,” they wrote to Rapino. “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.”

The House Oversight Committee added, “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.”

Travis Scott and Live Nation are facing more than 300 lawsuits over the Astroworld Festival. A total of 10 people died and hundreds more were injured at the event, which was held at Houston’s NRG Park in November.

The House Oversight Committee’s investigation is being led by Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney and Rep. James Comer. Live Nation issued a statement confirming it will cooperate with Congress’ probe.

“We are assisting local authorities in their investigation and will of course share information with the Committee as well,” the company said. “Safety is core to live events and Live Nation engages in detailed security planning in coordination with local stakeholders including law enforcement, fire and EMT professionals. We are heartbroken by the events at Astroworld and our deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of the victims.”

Read the House Oversight Committee’s full letter to Rapino here.

Cardi B’s Crypto Question Causes Chaos Over Predictions Of The Dollar’s Demise

Are you shocked that the co-founder of Twitter is giving financial advice to Cardi B?

Well, he is and on his social media platform. On Monday, December 20, the Bronx Bombshell asked “Do you think crypto is going to replace the dollar?”

Within an hour, Jack Dorsey replied to the rapper saying, “Yes, Bitcoin will.”

At the time of publishing, the GRAMMY Award-winner’s post received 48.5K likes, 3,825 retweets and 1,755 quotes.

According to Business Insider, Dorsey’s tweet received mixed reactions: a whole bunch of backlash, celebration, and at some point, people just wanted him to explain his point.

He has not.

But his passion for cryptocurrency is said to be part of the reason why he left Twitter.

He shared in June, “If I were not at Square or Twitter, I’d be working on bitcoin. If it (bitcoin) needed more help than Square and Twitter, I’d leave them for bitcoin.”

After the social media exchange between the two, Economic Times reports that the price of Bitcoin had a surge of 5 percent and by Tuesday, rose over $48,000.

According to U Today, this back and forth prompted other cryptocurrency communities to jump in. Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus posted an image that showed that Dogecoin is more stable than the U.S. dollar.

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You think that Cardi is taking this all in? Perhaps, she will invest deeply in the space like Akon. Drop your thoughts below.

Jay-Z Shows Compassion For Lil Mama After Shocking Stage Crash Antic

Up until now, Jay-Z has been quiet about Lil Mama bogarting his and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State Of Mind” performance during the Video Music Awards (VMAs).

On Tuesday, December 21st, on Twitter Spaces, the Roc-Nation founder decided to come clean about how he really felt during the iconic moment in a rare social media-based interview.

Jay-Z said, “Of course, of course [we forgive her]. C’mon. Don’t do that. That’s our sister. Man, we love her. I wouldn’t recommend people just jumping on other artists’ stages.”

“She’s a New Yorker… She got excited. Things happen,” Jay-Z continued. “Of course we love her… yes, she’s forgiven. It’s all love and she was coming from a place of love it’s just… may have been a little too excited.”

Twelve years ago, Lil Mama jumped on the VMAs stage during the middle of the two artists’ performance that saluted the Big City. After as many shared stories of how Hov was upset at her jumping in, she received extreme pushback.

Alicia Keys also recently spoke out on the incident on her episode of “Drink Champs” with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN.

“Basically, I remember absolutely nothing. I think I was so focused on performing. Because when you perform, it’s a lot,” she shared. “You gotta hit it. You gotta nail it. You gotta kill it. It has to be perfect. When I tell you, 100 percent, I was oblivious to the idea that next to him was another person, which kind of scared the s### out of me later when I figured it out.”

Since the performance, the now 32 years old, has gone on to do a few things. Her acting bag has pushed out films like CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story, All American, When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story, and two out of the three True to the Game movies. True to the Game 3 just dropped on December 3rd.

And she is still putting out music.

Cardi B Blesses Offset With $2M Check, Happy Birthday!

What do you get someone who has it all? Well, let Cardi B tell it, cash! Yesterday (on Dec. 21), the “Money” MC gifted her hubby, Offset a $2M check.

In addition, to the ostentatious birthday display, the Bronx rapper has another surprise. Yup, that’s right. the “WAP” wordsmith went on to wow the crowd. A collection of friends and family would gather to celebrate, Offset.

So next, with the assistance of the mic, the “Please Me” rhymer explains the purpose of the check. She yearns to assist her hubby with his future business ventures. That is partnership; she’s investing into his aspirations.

Finally, the entertainers would give out the best party favors. That is right. Then, a benevolent Bardi blesses the crowd. An excess of $100,00 is transformed into confetti. It was definitely raining cold hard cash.

Accordingly, this 30th birthday is going down in the books. Cardi B is generous. Go ahead and press play.

Bobby Shmurda Talks Exorcising an Overactive Sex Addiction!

Apparently, the ladies love Bobby Shmurda. Likewise, the Brooklyn native has been showing them an insatiable amount of attention. Recently, he speaks with Hot 97, pertaining to the steamy details surrounding his indulgent sex life. Then, he goes on to address his overactive sex addiction. Finally, he shares what actions he uses to correct the issue.

Upon, his inception to fame, the passionate rapper had to sit down and serve a prison sentence. So, following his release the trendsetter became very friendly. The established entertainer broaches his overindulgent actions. “I was wildin’!” he declares.

Before that, he admits to the problem’s origin. The motivational MC shares, “When I came home — I ain’t gonna lie — I just stopped like a month ago. I was having like real sex addict problems.” The confession comes to highlight how the hip-thrusting lyricist liberally loved upon the ladies.

Accordingly, the reflective rhymer matter-of-factly adds, “I had to chill out, like last month I just stopped.” Next, Bobby further adds insight, “You can’t be playing with people’s feelings like that.” Moreover, he beings to break down his perspective on the allure of having sex.

In fact, he asserts, “Listen, [sex is] better than drugs, you know.” To amplify his assertion, Bob boasts, ” [It is] better than drugs and shooting people in the streets.” So, how does one rectify this issue?

Truly, self-restraint is the way. Bobby Shmurda then explains how he expresses moderation. “I bought a new phone, threw the old phone away,” says the “Shmoney” spitter. “You find yourself wylin’, like every other day you go, ‘Yo, what the f### am I doing, bro?’

To get to the juice, skip ahead to the 13 minute mark.

Meagan Good and Hubby DeVon Franklin to DIVORCE!

It is not the ending it is the experience. Meagan Good and husband, DeVon Franklin, are filing for divorce, this according to People. Mr. Franklin claims “irreconcilable differences” is responsible for the split, as reported by The Blast.

Of course, the highly lauded, Hollywood couple have demanding schedules. They have been married for nearly ten years. In addition, to their secular activities, their Christian foundation is what serves to strengthen the couple’s bond. In fact, the Good Girl and her partner penned The New York Times‘ best-selling book. The Wait: A Powerful Practice for Finding the Love of Your Life and the Life You Love details their patient courtship.

Indeed, the faith of the Harlem starlet seems to provide an immense level of comfort. Thus, this transition compels the Left Coast thespian to address the proceedings. Via, her official Instagram account, she along with her hubby, share their thoughts.

Above all, their undulating love is still apparent. “After much prayer and consideration, we have decided to go into our futures separately but forever connected,” it reads. Next, the focus shines on what’s important. Meagan then mentions, “We celebrate almost a decade of marriage together and a love that is eternal.”

Then, clarification comes to the forefront. The Christian heart-throb offers, “There’s no one at fault, we believe this is the next best chapter in the evolution of our love. We are incredibly grateful for the life-changing years we’ve spent together as husband and wife.”

In conclusion, the statement shares, “We are also extremely thankful to God for the testimony being created inside us both and for blessing our lives with each other.” Overall, the social activist appears to appreciate the time she’s invested into her marriage.

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Hopefully, things work the best for the pair.

NLE Choppa Talks Being Compared To Michael Jackson & Tupac Shakur

NLE Choppa was not even alive during the height of Michael Jackson and Tupac Shakur’s respective careers. However, the 19-year-old rapper claims his fans often compare him to those two legendary musicians.

Power 106 caught up with NLE Choppa during the Rolling Loud California festival earlier this month. The Memphis-raised rhymer answered a question about resembling other artists.

“I get a lot of Michael Jackson [comparisons], because of the type of energy I bring. Somebody even said I look like him. I don’t know where that comes from,” stated NLE Choppa.

The “Shotta Flow” performer added, “And I get 2Pac too, because what I stand for, what type of principles I stand on outside of music. See with me, it’s not about the music all the time. It’s about who I can impact, whose life I can change.”

NLE Choppa also took to Twitter last night to further clarify his comments about MJ and Pac. The creator of the forthcoming Me vs. Me album posted, “These comparisons got nothing to do with me MUSICALLY, everything to do with what I stand for outside of it. I’m prolific. I stand for some that can change the world.”

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Over the last year, NLE Choppa focused on spreading awareness about mental health concerns in the Black community. He also promotes meditation, veganism, and herbal medicine to his 1.1 million Twitter followers, 4.3 million Instagram followers, and 4.8 million YouTube subscribers.

“Shotta Flow” earned NLE Choppa his first 2x-Platinum award from the Recording Industry Association of America. Three additional versions of the single (“Shotta Flow Remix,” “Shotta Flow 2,” “Shotta Flow 3”) also earned RIAA plaques. 2020’s Top Shotta project is certified Gold.

FX Announces Premiere Date For ‘Snowfall’ Season 5

Snowfall‘s fifth season will air on FX. The cable network revealed the popular 1980s-era crime drama’s return date for 2022.

According to TVLine, Snowfall will be back on television beginning Wednesday, February 23. Viewers will get to watch two new episodes on that date. A new teaser trailer will reportedly air on Christmas Day during NBA games on ESPN and ABC.

Snowfall is enjoying a justly deserved burst of success with Season 4, and we’re excited to follow it up with another explosive season early next year,” said Eric Schrier, President of FX Entertainment.

Season 4 of Snowfall ended on April 21 with the “Fight or Flight” episode. That S4 finale brought in over 881,000 total viewers which placed the program at #3 on the Top 50 Original Cable Telecast rankings for the night.

Snowfall mostly centers around Los Angeles-based crack dealer Franklin Saint, played by British actor Damson Idris. The 30-year-old London native also confirmed the season five premiere date news on his Instagram page.

Damson Idris’s profile rose even higher during Snowfall‘s current hiatus. He had to shoot down dating rumors involving “Ah Ah Ah” rapper DreamDoll back in April. Plus, Idris recently went viral for his reaction to Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington admitting he was unfamiliar with the Brunel University London graduate.

Eric Amadio, Dave Andron, and the late John Singleton co-created Snowfall. The series is executive produced by Andron, Amadio, Thomas Schlamme, Michael London, Trevor Engelson, Leonard Chang, Walter Mosley, and Julie DeJoie.

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Songs By Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kid Cudi, H.E.R. & More Make 2022 Academy Awards Shortlist

Will another Hip Hop artist join Eminem, Juicy J, DJ Paul, and Common as Oscar winners? Will pop culture icon Beyoncé finally add an Academy Award to her long list of industry accolades?

This week, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its shortlists for several 2022 honors. Fifteen songs will advance in the Best Original Song category for the 94th Academy Awards. Eighty-four songs were eligible.

Superstar couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z may have to go head-to-head for the Oscar on March 27, 2022. Beyoncé’s “Be Alive” single from the Will Smith-led King Richard movie made the shortlist.

Jay-Z and Kid Cudi’s “Guns Go Bang” from Netflix’s The Harder They Fall is also in consideration. Kid Cudi has the chance to be a two-time nominee if “Guns Go Bang” and his “Just Look Up” collaboration with Ariana Grande both score nods.

H.E.R. won the Academy Award for Best Original Song earlier this year for “Fight for You” from Judas and the Black Messiah. The R&B singer/songwriter could win back-to-back years. “Automatic Woman” from the Cardi B-curated Bruised soundtrack is on the latest Oscar shortlist as well.

Tunes by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Diane Warren, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, U2, and other acts are also in the running for Best Original Song. Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Music Branch vote to determine the shortlist and the nominees.

Best Original Song Academy Award Shortlist For The 94th Academy Awards:

  • “So May We Start?” from Annette (Ron Mael, Russell Mael)
  • “Down To Joy” from Belfast (Van Morrison)
  • “Right Where I Belong” from Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (Jim James, Brian Wilson)
  • “Automatic Woman” from Bruised (H.E.R., Van Hunt, Starrah)
  • “Dream Girl” from Cinderella (Idina Menzel, Laura Veltz)
  • “Beyond The Shore” from CODA (Nicholai Baxter, Matt Dahan, Sian Heder, Marius deVries)
  • “The Anonymous Ones” from Dear Evan Hansen (Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Amandla Stenberg)
  • “Just Look Up” from Don’t Look Up (Nicholas Britell, Ariana Grande, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, Taura Stinson
  • “Dos Oruguitas” from Encanto (Lin-Manuel Miranda)
  • “Somehow You Do” from Four Good Days (Diane Warren)
  • “Guns Go Bang” from The Harder They Fall (Jeymes Samuel, Scott “Kid Cudi”Mescudi, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter
  • “Be Alive” from King Richard (Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Dixson)
  • “No Time To Die” from No Time to Die (Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell)
  • “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” from Respect (Jamie Alexander Hartman, Jennifer Hudson, Carole King)
  • “Your Song Saved My Life” from Sing 2 (U2)

Eleven Songs From Juice WRLD’s ‘Fighting Demons’ Album Debut On The Hot 100

Jarad “Juice WRLD” Higgins passed away two years ago, but his music is still impacting the world. The posthumous Fighting Demons album arrived on December 10.

Fighting Demons debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart with 119,000 first-week units. Tracks off Juice WRLD’s fourth studio LP also invaded Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart.

Eleven Fighting Demons songs premiered on the Hot 100 this week. “Girl of My Dreams” with Suga of BTS became the project’s highest-peaking new record on the latest chart by landing at #29.

In addition, “Already Dead” re-entered the Hot 100 rankings. The song currently sits at #54 in its fourth charting week after rising all the way to #20 in November.

Juice WRLD now has 69 career entries on the Hot 100. Nine of his songs reached the Top 10 region. 2018’s “Lucid Dreams” is the Chicago native’s highest-charting song. It peaked at #2.

Prior to Fighting Demons hitting DSPs, Juice WRLD released the 3x-Platinum Goodbye & Good Riddance in 2018 and the 2x-Platinum Death Race for Love in 2019. His first posthumous album, 2020’s Death Race for Love, is certified 2x-Platinum.

The Fighting Demons album arrived alongside an HBO documentary titled Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss. Juice WRLD’s musical protégé The Kid Laroi appeared in the film to talk about his mentor’s final moments. The doc also features Lil Bibby, Polo G, G Herbo, Cole Bennett, and Juice’s loved ones.

Westside Gunn Says “Some Rest & I’ll Be Back” After Being Hospitalized

Westside Gunn released a statement in the early hours of this morning (Dec. 22), updating fans on his health. He previously revealed being admitted to the hospital for the second time in a month after failing to catch his breath. 

“Some rest & I’ll be back. Thank y’all so much for the love, u know I love u all even the haters!!!” he shared via Instagram Stories. “Happy Holidays…I didn’t realize I had 60 points in the 3rd quarter I should’ve been benched myself, some should be thankful I’m giving y’all a head starts.” It appears Westside Gunn is taking the rest of the year off as he added, “See y’all next year.” 

Just a few hours before, on Tuesday evening, the Griselda rapper took to his Instagram stories to inform his fans of his health crisis. Gunn posted an image that showed him lying down surrounded by several EMTs. 

Westside Gunn Called For Prayers  

“Pray for me they had to call for emergency,” he wrote. “I couldn’t breath, it’s under control now but otw to hospital. 2x this month.” 

Back in April last year, Westside Gunn contracted COVID-19 and checked himself into hospital after suffering breathing complications that left him feeling like he was dying.  

“I have a confession to Make I’m a Corona Survivor,” he wrote on Instagram. “I didn’t want anybody feeling sorry for me I had to thug it out for weeks I didn’t get to see my kids I went to the hospital feeling like I was breathing my last breath the fans and the love I was getting kept me strong I knew I had to drop this Pray for Paris bc GOD have bigger plans for me.”  

He continued, “I’m about to go harder than I ever have that s### tore me up inside I literally thought I was dead designing these clothes and @virgilabloh having my back and @djpremier sending me a beat kept me motivated.” 

Westside Gunn detailed his experience with COVID-19 during an episode of “The Joe Budden Podcast.” 

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AllHipHop.com wishes Westside Gunn a speedy recovery.  

Roddy Ricch Addresses Saweetie Dating Rumors

Over the last few weeks, California-bred rapper Saweetie’s name has been romantically attached to Atlanta’s Lil Baby. Prior to that, people on the internet thought she was dating fellow Californian Roddy Ricch.

Basketball fans spotted Saweetie and Roddy Ricch sitting next to each other at a Los Angeles Lakers game in October. That on-screen interaction was enough for blogs and social media users to question if they were a couple.

“So avoid sitting next to men in public places otherwise the world assumes y’all are dating… got it,” tweeted Saweetie at the time. Now, Roddy Ricch has addressed the speculation as well.

Roddy Ricch recently appeared on the Big Boy’s Neighborhood radio show to promote his new album Live Life Fast. The hosts used that interview to ask Ricch about his alleged courtside connection with Saweetie.

“For all the females out there, stop sitting by me [at] the game… I was sitting down first,” responded Roddy Ricch. He added, “I’m at the game. That’s my birthday. I’m faded out of my mind. I ain’t thinking about nobody sitting next to me.”

Live Life Fast dropped on December 17 via Atlantic Records. Roddy Ricch’s sophomore studio LP includes guest features by Future, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, Takeoff, Jamie Foxx, Ty Dolla $ign, Alex Isley, Fivio Foreign, Lil Baby, and Gunna.

Jay-Z & Beyoncé Could Make Oscars History After Shortlist Revealed

Jay-Z and Beyoncé are one step closer to making history after they were both named on the shortlist for the best original song category at the Oscars! 

The super-couple are among the 15 contenders potentially vying for the win at the upcoming 94th Academy Awards. Jay-Z is being recognized alongside Kid Cudi for their collaboration, “Guns Go Bang,” from “The Harder They Fall.” Hov also co-produced the Black western, based on real characters from American history.  

Listen To “Guns Go Bang” By Jay-Z & Kid Cudi Below

Beyoncé receives the nod for her song “Be Alive” from “King Richard.” The movie tells the story of Venus and Serena Williams and features Will Smith in the role of their father, Richard.  

Listen To Beyoncé – Be Alive Below

If they make the cut, the couple’s first-ever nominations would also make Oscars history. According to Billboard. Jay-Z and Beyoncé would be the first married couple to compete against each other in the same category.  

Meanwhile, Kid Cudi is also shortlisted for his collaboration with Ariana Grande, “Just Look Up” from “Don’t Look Up.” Notably, if nominated, Cudi would be the first songwriter in over three decades to receive multiple Oscar nominations with songs from two different films. 

Last year’s winner, H.E.R also made the shortlist for “Automatic Woman” from “Bruised” the Netflix sports drama produced and directed by Halle Berry.  

Jay-Z and Beyoncé have some stiff competition. Also included on the list is Jennifer Hudson who could receive a double Oscar nomination in the actress and original song categories with “Respect.” Additionally, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas made the list. The siblings have already won a Grammy for their track from “No Time to Die.” 

Meanwhile, Jay-Z began trending on Twitter yesterday (Dec. 21) after claiming nobody could compete against him in a “Verzuz.”

Wendy Williams & Nick Cannon Shows Delayed Amid COVID-19 Concerns

“The Wendy Williams Show” and Nick Cannon’s talk show have announced delays to their scheduled programming due to COVID-19 spikes.

Both platforms revealed the news simultaneously via social media yesterday (Dec. 21). 

Nick Cannon released a statement informing viewers of the hiatus and said they were delaying the show’s return for the wellbeing of everyone on set.  

“Due to the growing number of new COVID-19 cases and to ensure a safe return for our crew members and staff, “Nick Cannon” will now return with new episodes on Monday, January 10, instead of Monday, January 3, as previously scheduled. We continue to observe all relevant New York City health and safety protocols, and wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.” 

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“The Wendy Williams Show” Will Return on Jan. 10

“The Wendy Williams Show” made a similar announcement advising of a return on Monday, January 10, a week later than scheduled.  

Wendy Williams is on a leave of absence from the show while she recovers following several health scares. The show confirmed production would continue in the New Year with various guests hosts filling in for the media maven.  

@MichaelRapaport, @KymWhitley & @FinesseMitchell and @sherrieshepherd will guest host the shows as previously announced. We continue to observe all relevant New York City health and safety protocols, and wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.” 

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However, some fans were concerned that pushing back the return of Wendy Williams yet again is only delaying the inevitable.  

“I’ve watched this show from the first series.. we love the co hosts but how how long until the truth comes out!? If Wendy is not coming back just say because us fans are getting sick of using her name!” read one reply. 

Another commenter wrote, “I hate to say this but just cancel the dam show. I like the hosts and all but ITS NOT THE SAME!!! THEY ARENT WENDY!!!! can we just accept Wendy won’t ever be in a good condition as she’d like to be? Just cancel it already. She’s had a good run 💜❤💖” 

Earlier this month, Wendy Williams was spotted leaving a wellness center in Miami. She told a paparazzi she is “doing fabulous” and would be sharing “lot’s more Wendy stuff!” 

Ray J Makes Accusations Of Corporate Racism

Ray J is speaking out against racism in the corporate world alluding to being on the receiving end of it within his own company.  

The R&B singer turned tech entrepreneur posted a video on Monday (Dec. 20) where he was very vocal about not tolerating racism. However, it was unclear exactly who or what company Ray J was referring to, and he did not make any specific allegations.  

Ray J began the video by declaring, “It’s time. When there’s $300-$400 million on the table, and you’re on the side of a company that you founded and that you put your soul behind. Listen, man…racism…racism?” 

Ray J Says Racism Is Not Allowed Here

He then continued saying racism is “not allowed here. It’s not allowed anywhere.” Ray J kept the target of his message anonymous saying, “You can’t tell me that you’re a dictator, and that we gotta do what you say do, asking me, ‘do I know what dictatorship means.’ I think that’s extremely racist. There’s a lot of other things that’s going on that I think can be worked out. But certain people gotta go. Certain people can’t feel like they’re allowed to be racist and it’s okay.” 

The “Love and Hip Hop” star said he will be using his voice to combat racism and intends to remove the negativity he claims is “infecting us in this company.” Once again, he did not name the company he accused.  

Finally, he concluded the video by saying, “All y’all racist MF’s, I’m coming for you right now. Don’t think you can play with me, don’t think you can talk to me any old kind of way.”  

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Despite the lengthy rant, Ray J doubled down in the caption and said he would not be silenced.

“RACISM IS NOT TOLERATED,” he added. “IF YOU THOUGHT I WAS GONNA BE QUIET BC OF MONEY AND GREED YOU THOUGHT WRONG! IF YOU DONT STAND UP FOR WHATS RIGHT YOU WILL FALL FOR ANYTHING! YOUVE UNDERESTIMATED ME! I WILL GET THIS HANDLED CORRECTLY THIS IS WRONG,” he wrote. 

While Ray J refrained from mentioning the company he directed his rant towards, he is the founder of two tech brands, Raytroniks and Raycon Inc.  

Cardi B Defends Lil Kim Against “Cyber Bullying”

Cardi B has spoken out in defense of Lil Kim after she was mocked online following the release of her new video for “Big Santa Papi.” 

The song, taken from the soundtrack to “Miracles Across 125th Street” received a mixed response on social media with some openly clowning Lil Kim. Cardi B responded with a Twitter rant, siding with the iconic New Yorker. 

The “Money” hitmaker initially retweeted a post calling out the “disrespect” aimed at Lil Kim. 

“This younger generation is to comfortable disrespecting Lil Kim’s impact…just because you act like you didn’t grow up listening to her your parents did.” 

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Shortly after that, Cardi responded to a user who wrote: 

“get bullied, mocked, and disrespected by thousands of people online is really upsetting. The other day it was because of her halftime performance and now it’s because of a role she played in a movie. At what point will this weird hate bandwagon for Lil’ Kim end?” 

The New York native tweeted in response, “I’m tired of it and it’s heartbreaking…She’s is so sweet ,supportive and a REAL F##### LEGEND.” 

This led Cardi to recall her younger days when she used a Lil Kim song in her social media spats. “I remember when I used to beef wit b###### and I used to put on my MySpace her song F### YOU!” she wrote. “I think it gotta be these 2000’s born kids on this app that don’t know about s###!” 

However, some were quick to accuse Cardi B of clout chasing Kim in the hopes of working with her. 

“What do a collab go to do with someone constantly getting CYBER BULLY?” came Cardi’s response. “before a artist I am a woman wit feelings and I know how much it hurts to constantly get picked on…When I collab wit her is going to be at the right time & the right song.I don’t rush BIG MOMENTS!” 

This is not the first time Cardi has spoken about working with the “Crush On You” rapper, and she has the receipts. 

“BEEN SAYING THIS .THANK YOU,” she said. “I don’t rush things and I say this in all my interviews.Until I don’t have the right song for a artist I’m not going to rush it cause if the song don’t make sense and it don’t do good then I will feel terrible..It don’t take away from her greatest.” 

The Snoop On The Stoop Is About To Get Sued By Snoop! Oop!

Snoop Dogg is just an enterprising brother, we take for granted that he may not be doing everything!

However, recently Snoop On The Stoop caught everybody’s attention recently! We even tagged Snoop!

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The toy, which was recently made available all over the place, has made its mark. And, I was thinking about getting one! Why? It is a take on the “Elf on the Shelf” toy that is often times a staple in our homes during the Christmas season.

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I’m not quite sure what that elf on the shelf is but I guess I could Google and see.

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Its a dag on book!

Regardless, Snoop Dogg is not happy with this “Snoop on the Stoop” doll. The doll, which sits down with a blunt in its mouth, is meant to be funny and hilarious for the Christmas season. However Snoop did not find it funny!

In a tweet, the Dogg made it clear that he is going to sue those that created this action figure. He is not playing with them!

He is going after them like a dog on a bone!

By the way, this thing is out there like roaches in the hood!

This year a Snoop Dogg elf doll “Snoop on the stoop” is causing a frenzy among festive-time shoppers. Inspired by the elf on the shelf, Chris Milnes from Muckychris.com, created a collectable elf doll of Snoop Dogg. The company specializes in making 3D projects and pop culture merchandise.

I wish somebody would make me into a doll. But that time has passed! Maybe next lifetime.

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Anyway, I am glad Snoop did that, Because it saves me a couple of dollars that I should be saving anyway.