UPDATE (1/5/2022): The nipseyverse.com website has been pulled down. Apparently, “legal issues” have caused the release of RAIRTECH’s Nipsey Hussle NFT collection to be delayed. The original article is below.
RAIRTECH is releasing a limited NFT collection for a new Nipsey Hussle project. The digital rights management platform partnered with Leroy “Mr. Lee” Williams and Southwest Digital Distribution for the upcoming EP.
“Culture, community, and innovation have always been at the heart of Nipsey’s values,” says Mr. Lee, CEO of Noddfactor Entertainment. “We’re glad to work with RAIRTECH and Southwest Digital to continue his vision with yet another groundbreaking release to his final album.”
The Nipsey Experience will include the title track “Blue Laces 3,” seven additional unreleased tracks, the Nipsey Hussle documentary, and behind-the-scenes footage. Only a limited 1000 NFTs with exclusive music rights to the project will be available.
“We see this NFT drop as a means of creating a community of loyal fans and collectors that will benefit from future content, all available through our NipseyVerse,” states Southwest Digital’s John Patillo.
In addition, the 1000 participants in the NFT release will be added to a private discord server to receive exclusive drops, including first access to NFTs, real-world auctions, and merchandise. The NipseyVerse is scheduled for release on January 6, 2022.
“With all the NFT platforms available, it’s an honor to collaborate with the Nipsey Hussle team on such an iconic project for our first-ever NFT drop,” says Ed Prado, CEO of RAIRTECH.
Prado continues, “As we understand the significance of this project and its legacy, we’re excited to demonstrate the RAIR technology suite as a truly viable solution to empower creators with more control than any other solution on the market.”
Prior to his death in 2019, Nipsey Hussle released the Grammy-nominated Victory Lap via All Money In/Atlantic Records. The Los Angeles representative also famously sold 1000 copies of his 2013 mixtape, Crenshaw, for $100 each. That sales strategy was considered trailblazing at the time.
Kanye West is working on the follow-up to his 10th studio album “DONDA,” touted as a “masterpiece” by Steven Victor.
“DONDA” was delivered last summer after a series of extended delays, with Kanye making constant changes and updating the album until he was happy. Now, according to Steven Victor, Kanye West is working on a sequel, and it’s something extra special.
The music executive spoke exclusively to Complex. “Ye has started working on his new masterpiece DONDA 2,” he said.
Though Victor gave no indication as to when Kanye West fans can expect the project, his use of the word “masterpiece” is telling. A respected industry figure and the founder and CEO of Victor Victor Worldwide, the exec has worked closely with Yeezy over the years. Victor also held the role of COO at G.O.O.D. Music and SVP of A&R at Universal Music Group.
Kanye West is yet to release any details about the project although his recent reconciliation with his long-time foe, Drake opens the door for an epic collaboration. The pair made music together for years before beefing after their first meeting in 2009.
Has Kanye West Moved On From Kim?
Meanwhile, Kanye West’s love life is at the center of internet speculation. He has been spending time with several ladies recently. After making a very public plea for the mother of his four children, Kim Kardashian to “come back” to him and purchasing the land opposite their former family home, it seems Kanye is mixing things up a bit.
There were rumors for months that Kanye West was dating 22-year-old model VineTria. It is unclear if the pair are still seeing each other. He went on a date with actress Julia Fox in Miami, Florida on New Year’s Day. He was then photographed by the paparazzi on a hotel balcony with two other women.
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter ignited a firestorm of opinions late last year when he talked about potentially taking part in a Verzuz event. The 52-year-old Roc Nation founder believes he is unbeatable in that forum.
“Can’t nobody stand on that stage with me. I ain’t gonna lie. No disrespect. Everyone’s amazing and done what they’ve done. No one is standing on that stage with me,” declared Jay-Z during a Twitter Spaces session.
Now, one 24-year-old rapper is directly challenging Jay-Z to a hits-for-hits Verzuz battle. Florida-bred rhymer Kodak Black took to Twitter to lay out his conditions to go against the Brooklyn native.
“I’ll do a [Verzuz with] Jay-Z. 😈 ‘IF’ he [wins,] he [gets] 15 % of my catalog! I win, he [makes] me Vice President of Roc Nation 🤷♂️,” posted Kodak Black on Monday night.
Kodak Black began releasing music around 2013. His discography includes the Platinum-certified Painting Pictures, Project Baby 2, and Dying to Live projects. Singles like “Tunnel Vision” and “Zeze” earned RIAA plaques as well.
Jay-Z currently has fourteen No.1 albums which are the most for a solo act in Billboard 200 chart history. Four singles by the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer peaked at #1 on the Hot 100 chart. At the moment, Jay-Z’s catalog includes 103 entries on the Hot 100.
Since its launch in 2020, Verzuz has presented match-ups such as Swizz Beatz vs Timbaland, RZA vs DJ Premier, Nelly vs Ludacris, Fabolous vs Jadakiss, DMX vs Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross vs 2 Chainz, Jeezy vs Gucci Mane, Raekwon vs Ghostface, The Lox vs Dipset, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony vs Three 6 Mafia.
The “What’s Poppin” hitmaker shared a framed notice from Louisville mayor Greg Fischer announcing that the city will observe Dec. 18, 2021, as “Jack Harlow Day.”
The letter, which Jack posted on his social media accounts, began with a declaration: “Know ye that the city of Louisville honour Jack Harlow.” The city paid tribute to Jack for his contributions to the city:
“For answering, once and for all, that what’s poppin’ is Louisville when it comes to talent that makes it bigger than big, but doesn’t forget the “home” in hometown or homegrown,” the letter reads. “The rapper’s way with words and beats has earned him untold fans, chart-topping releases and an ability to give back in meaningful ways, and he does.”
“Growing up I always dreamed of being the biggest artist to come from Kentucky,” he wrote. “Now I’m teaming up with @KFC, the biggest brand to come out of Kentucky. For the next year, we’re gonna do some big things together.”
“It couldn’t come at a better time,” Jack Harlow continued. “The state needs our help more than ever in the wake of this past weekend’s devastating tornadoes. Together we will be donating $250k to the @americanredcross in support of relief efforts. I ask that you donate whatever you can to help those affected by this tragedy.”
Tristan Thompson is now a confirmed father of three after a paternity test confirmed he is the father of a baby boy. He issued a statement apologizing to his former girlfriend and mother of his child, Khloe Kardashian.
“Today, paternity test results revealed that I fathered a child with Maralee Nichols,” he said via his Instagram Story. “I take full responsibility for my actions.”
He continued and said he will step up now that he is legally determined to be the father. “Now that paternity has been established I look forward to amicably raising our son.”
Tristan then turned to those who were affected by his choices.
“I sincerely apologise to everyone I’ve hurt or disappointed throughout this ordeal both publicly and privately.”
Next Tristan directed his attention to the mother of his daughter, Khloe Kardashian. “Khloe, you don’t deserve the heartache and humiliation my actions have caused you. You don’t deserve the way I have treated you over the years. My actions certainly have not lined up with the way I view you. “
According to Tristan Thompson, though he and Khloe split in the summer, he still has a lot of love for her. “I have the utmost respect and love for you,” he said. Regardless of what you may think. “
He had one more apology before signing off, “Again, I am so incredibly sorry.”
Khloe Kardashian, 37, shares three-year-old daughter True with basketball star Tristan Thompson. He also has a four-year-old son, Prince whom he shares with Jordan Craig.
Music is a unique experience for everyone. Taste in music speaks to something more profound about our identity and pinnacles, a pressing conviction of our entire existence. Indigo Suave shares,
“You can’t always wait for the inspiration to come. So many times, you are just in the studio playing with sounds until an idea pops up. I think that’s what makes the music creation process magical, and you’ll never know what you end up with unless you experiment.”
As you might know, the music world is highly ambitious, and it takes a certain altitude of devotion to ride the tide. Indigo Suave means business when showcasing that kind of loyalty in his craft. His sheer persistence is transparent, and he’s been committed to furthering his brand credibility by pushing content for his music catalog in 2022.
Indigo Suave strives to be an artist that can keep up with the trends without compromising his values. Paying tribute to his roots is something he’s been brought up with and is one of the critical ingredients to the success of his influence. Fans look for ways to bond with the artist beyond the music, and this is an ambition that Indigo performs remarkably well. If anything, the music scene has become hyper-saturated. Since many labels push new artists monthly, musicians need to pay special attention to crafting their records to remain nuanced and prominent within a fast-paced music industry.
Even though these past few years were a setback for many artists, Indigo Suave used this season to harness his craft for the main stage. Indigo Suave is a surefire act that is quickly seizing attention, and one thing is for sure; his star power will keep rising.
Upcoming hip hop artist Abdellah Zejli made his return to all major streaming platforms with his song ‘Anti Social’. Lasting just under 2 minutes in run time, ‘Anti Social’ features an up-tempo beat, bouncy 808s, fast flows, and lyrics about coming up. The song showcases Zejli’s unique ability to flow and balance his cadence. He’s definitely an artist to keep an eye on going forward.
The age-old question in Hip-Hop is always … Does art reflect life or does life reflect art?
Recently, a video entitled “Where Corbin” has been trending on TikTok.
Corbin Johnson’s body was reported missing in 2018 and was discovered in 2019. The spillover from the platform into other spaces on the Internet has caused the case of his death to be researched.
Corbin’s mom, Melissa Jackson, says that people have been reaching out to her in response, offering their condolences. She asked why, and when found out that it was a TikTok challenge gone viral, she said, “I think that it’s just ignorant. I really do think that it’s ignorant.”
The song is called the “Beatbox Remix/ Bibby Flow” by Julio Foolio featuring COJACK.
In the song, one lyric says, “Corbin got kidnapped they found his bones he was rotten (Where’s Corbin?)”
Unfortunately, Corbin was connected to a feud between two Jacksonville gangs (ATK and KTA), that happen to be rappers. Both gangs blur the lines by detailing their beef in their rap music videos.
On an IG Live feed, Foolio was asked “Where’s Corbin?”
“Talking about where is Corbin, I don’t know where Corbin is. That’s all I’ve got to say,” the rapper said about his former rival.
Many TikTokers have pulled the videos down, after finding out the real meaning behind the song.
According to an article in First Coast News published in
2021, the Jacksonville Sheriff has said that the information that they have come from the crews making their social media posts and videos.
The cops say that the videos are the equivalent of “the gang graffiti of the 80s.”
In fact, law enforcement are considering shows by YouTubers like Queenzflip’s QuietRoom
The viral videos, bloggers, and self-incrimination come mostly from the artists, allowing law enforcement to pinpoint when things got super-hot for both gangs after the murder of Zion Brown in May 2017, Julio Foolio’s cousin.
Arrested for the killing was Yungeen Ace’s homey, Deontrae Thomas, 19.
In retaliation for Brown’s death, Yungeen Ace was shot eight times. Three other men were shot in this altercation: Royale D’Von Smith Jr., 18, and Jercoby Da’Shad Groover, 19. This all happened in 2018.
In celebration, Julio Foolio posted a picture on his Instagram of himself with an airbrushed T-shirt of Royale D’Von Smith Jr., aka 23, that said: “Rest in P### 23.” He captioned it, “I’m getting a new T-shirt made for my show.”
In 2019, in a shootout at the Paradise Gentlemen’s Club on Baymeadows Road, another ATK rapper Boss Goon was shot up and killed in his car after his performance. Shot in the back was ATK rapper Ksoo and his father, who was shot in the back.
KTA rapper Lilbuck was murdered shortly afterward. The following February, Julio Foolio’s little 16-year-old brother Adrian Dennard Gainer Jr., aka Bibby was killed.
In celebration of those murders, Ksoo entitled his 2019 release of his album, Bibby Out. After posting several videos about killing KTA members and “smoking Bibby,” Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested Ksoo in March, charging him with killing Bibby and Lilbuck.
Between February and March, several attempts were made on both Julio Foolio and Yungeen Ace’s lives.
Julio Foolio then posted videos about “who I’m smoking,” and naming Ace, ATK, and 23.
This smoking on homies kept coming up, even in the March music video, “Who I Smoke,” featuring Spinabenz, Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace, and FastMoney Goon.
Julio Foolio then released a diss track called “When I See You,” a remix of Fantasia’s “When I See U.”
While they think they are funny, they are really playing themselves out. Before the release of either video, law enforcement has been checking the tapes to arrest people.
Jacksonville’s Sheriff Williams said when announcing the arrest of six convicted felons seen in rap videos with firearms, he shared, “Social media has impacted our society in many ways. Most of those impacts are positive. Unfortunately, these advances in technology also provide the criminal element with a new platform to promote their trade in the street culture market.”
This is true. Julio Foolio, twice, took to Instagram to talk about the murders, including Corbin’s.
Corbin’s mother said, “For the most part, it is disgusting a lot of people. A lot of people, if you do have some people that think it’s funny and laughing about it. But for the most part, it really is touching a lot of people’s hearts.”
“To answer the question where’s Corbin, Corbin is right here. He’s in my heart. If you’re looking for Corbin, that’s where Corbin is, he’s right here. I have him with me every day,” she said.
NLE Choppa claims to have an all-natural alternative to the “Brazilian butt lift.”
The Memphis native announced plans to release a herb that supposedly produces the same results as a BBL without surgery. NLE Choppa also declared his herb would increase breast size.
“2022 I will be presenting a herb that NATURALLY works ass a BBL also increases breast size,” he wrote via Twitter. “For every 3000 SURGERIES there is one death. Let’s naturally get the body you want. I am here to assist.”
NLE Choppa’s herbal alternative was met with skepticism on social media, prompting him to lash out at his doubters.
“Why when I try to help y’all it’s jokes, or I’m crazy, or it’s impossible,” he wrote. “Y’all immature and should innerstand I’m trying to help our queens and kings. When your sister or friend pass away for putting plastic in the body, or transferring fat remember yo jokie joke.”
Why when I try to help y’all it’s jokes, or I’m crazy, or it’s impossible. Y’all immature and should innerstand I’m trying to help our queens and kings. When your sister or friend pass away for putting plastic in the body, or transferring fat remember yo jokie joke https://t.co/b4OZ4SfbRh
Although NLE Choppa believes in conspiracy theories, he’s not wrong about the dangers of BBL surgery. According to the New York Times, the “Brazilian butt lift” has the highest mortality rate of any cosmetic surgery.
“The mortality rate from BBL is estimated to be as high as 1 in 3,000,” Dr. Samuel Lin, an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, told Harper’s Bazaar last year. “This is greater than any other cosmetic surgery. Any patient considering BBL should be informed of the risk of death from this procedure.”
Rapper J $tash has died in an apparent murder-suicide.
According to multiple reports, officials believe J $tash killed his 27-year-old girlfriend Jeanette Gallegos before fatally shooting himself on New Year’s Day.
Three children were found at a Temple City, California home where the incident occurred, but they were unharmed.
“Right now, the evidence at the scene and the preliminary information we have from the children in the home is that it’s a murder-suicide,” Lt. Derrick Alfred of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told KTLA.
Deputies from the Temple Sheriff’s Station in Los Angeles County responded to a domestic violence call around 7:15 a.m. on January 1.
“When deputies arrived, they discovered two victims, a 27-year-old female Hispanic and a 28-year-old male Black unresponsive inside the home,” Deputy Grace Medrano said in a statement. “The female victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds, while the male victim sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
J $tash, whose real name is Justin Joseph, was identified as the deceased male. He was a former affiliate of Rich The Kid.
The 28-year-old rapper was previously accused of domestic violence in 2014. He was arrested for allegedly beating up his then-girlfriend Danielle Phaeton, but prosecutors threw out the charges in 2015.
Bow Wow a.k.a. Shad Moss didn’t take long to break his New Year’s resolution.
Days after announcing he was done drinking, Bow Wow posted a video of himself enjoying wine on Instagram. The multi-platinum selling rapper wanted to grant himself an exemption though, claiming wine didn’t count in his “no drinking” declaration.
“Wine don’t count,” he wrote in the post’s caption before addressing his love life. “IM TIRED OF BEING SINGLE SOMETHING GOTTA CHANGE! Im on my playa s### from here on out! ROOT FOR ME I NEED LOVE.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYP6LOTBGmd/
Bow Wow’s wine-drinking clip featured him dancing to Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney’s song “The Girl Is Mine.” It was a dramatic change from his words on New Year’s Day.
“Last night was my last night drinking!” he insisted via Twitter. “Lets see if i can keep this up forever! Im really done.”
Last night was my last night drinking! Lets see if i can keep this up forever! Im really done.
Forever was apparently a lofty goal as Bow Wow couldn’t even make it a week. But the New Year isn’t off to a bad start for the veteran artist/actor as he’s got a new gig.
Bow Wow is scheduled to appear as a “celebrity detective” on FOX’s I Can See Your Voice. Catch him on the show’s season premiere, which airs this Wednesday (January 5).
Something unthinkable happened in the world of battle rap over the weekend. If you follow the scene on Twitter, you will be aware of exactly what Midnight Madness is and how it could change the game.
For the uninitiated and those battle rap fans who spent the last few days under a rock, something akin to an underground fight club is coming to battle rap. Something with fun at its core. Midnight Madness is not a league, nor a platform nor is it strictly a roster of artists. It’s a nod back to the days when the likes of Cassidy, T-Rex and Murda Mook were outside. Of no-frills, street corner battles with money, and reputations on the line.
Likened to a battle rap dice game outside the cookout, Midnight Madness is the brainchild of multiple influential battle rappers and supporters who converged in the group setting of the Twitter Spaces. Together, they hatched a plan to switch things up a bit. Secret locations, money on the line, and judged clashes…the winner walks away with everything, the loser could be going home without their Jordans!
What started as a bet between Veterans Tsu Surf and Aye Verb organically grew into something far more significant. Midnight Madness plans to throw private small room battles with teams regularly competing for money, status, and several championship titles and belts. Uniquely the “Hardcore” titleholder can defend and lose the belt on other leagues through a cooperation agreement between the brands.
The Midnight Madness Battlers
The names lining themselves up to join the venture have sent a shock wave of interest through the scene. Battle rap legends like Hitman Holla, Charlie Clips, Hollow Da Don, and Calicoe have already signed up. Other participants include current Champion of the Year Chilla Jones*, former two-time Champion, Geechi Gotti, and one of the most talked-about contenders for COTY 2021, A. Ward. New Era favorites including Eazy the Block Captain, Lu Castro, and JakkBoy Maine are also confirmed. The women are represented by some real queens of female battle rap. 40 BARRS, Phara Funeral and Shooney Da Rapper, some of the nicest to ever grace the ladies game all bring something special to the proceedings.
*Watch the King Pen list his best of 2021 “Battle Rap Superlatives” selection below.
The concept is simple. Each invite-only event will host four battles. Each battler will have to put between $500 and $5,000 on the floor and battle for the chance to be the one to pick it all up and walk away. The loser leaves with nothing. The battles are all judged and the winner takes it all! The lucky 30 or so people in attendance also get a chance to win by putting money on the table as side bets. The community may donate to the pot both in person and via online contributions. The cash raised will be split equally between the four victors on the day. The battles will then be posted on YouTube creating valuable exposure for the artists.
Supporters can also participate in the wagers as an online betting system is being created to facilitate this. Furthermore, brands are invited to work alongside the Midnight Madness collective with plenty of sponsorship opportunities available. The focus is to generate an independent, politics-free system, directing the profits back to the artists themselves.
The announcement of the first card included match-ups that have the battle rap community excited. The card features aggressive performers with skillful pens and looks set to be an explosive way to introduce Midnight Madness.
MIDNIGHT MADNESS PRISTAVIA VS YOSHI BIG T VS LU CASTRO SNAKE EYES VS NUNN NUNN QUBAN VS BARS MAJOR 😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈
Midnight Madness also has an additional competitive element. A roster of elite teams is in operation, and some major players made their team selections known early. Battlers on MM cards need not be affiliated with any of the teams and can battle independently…as long as they come with their bread!
As team talks for the underground fight club continue new groups are likely to be added. The Twitter Space discussions have remained open all hours for several days now. Midnight Madness continues to take shape as one after the other, rappers came through to talk their ish and fight for their team or their spot on it!
Stay tuned for further details in Part 2 where we reveal some of the names on the Midnight Madness Teams!
In other news, there’s still time to complete AllHipHop.com’s “2021 Battle Rap Superlatives” survey! Click here to select which events had the most impact on the culture over the last 12 months. Vote for these and all the other categories, plus your chance to become our “Fan of the Year.”
Reigning Champion Of The Year, Chilla Jones shared his thoughts on just who was best in 2021.
Current Champion of the Year, Chilla Jones gives us his “Battle Rap Superlatives”
The Weeknd has enlisted the help of an unexpected guest for his next album.
Actor Jim Carrey has confirmed his involvement in the Grammy-winning singer’s upcoming album Dawn FM. Carrey’s name appeared in a video teaser released by The Weeknd on Monday (January 3).
“I listened to Dawn FM with my good friend Abel @theweeknd last night,” Carrey wrote via Twitter. “It was deep and elegant and it danced me around the room. I’m thrilled to play a part in his symphony.”
The Weeknd working with Carrey might not make sense on paper, but the two happen to be neighbors. Last year, the Republic Records artist told GQ how they met.
“He lived literally like two buildings down from me,” The Weeknd said. “He had a telescope, and I had a telescope. He was like, “Where do you live? What floor do you live on?” I was like, Blah, blah, blah. And we looked out the windows on our telescopes and we could see each other.
The Weeknd’s Dawn FM is scheduled to drop on Friday (January 7). The album will also feature Quincy Jones, Tyler, The Creator, Lil Wayne and Oneohtrix Point Never.
Kanye West is trying to get Kim Kardashian back, right? Or is he dating a 22-year old model? Or both!?!
The formal rumor is it Kanye West is dating a 22 year old model named VineTria. She was seeing attending his Sunday Service recently (November) and has been seeing courtside with him as well. This was not at an NBA game, but the Donda Academy basketball game. Anyway, they seem to be a pretty happy couple even though this is a weird relationship juxtaposed with him screaming for Kim Kardashian to come back. He refused her divorce and even got a mansion across the street. How in the world is Kim out here dating Pete Davidson from Saturday Night Live and he is across the street?
DJ Akademiks is a good source of bad information now! I have to respect it on some level. He posted the following and gave me the headline to boot.
So, brother wants a three$ome, but not with the blunt.
Wait a sec. AllHipHop reports he was also spotted with another pretty white woman, Julia Fox! Is she the third person in the post?
According to photos obtained by editors at TMZ, the rapper and the “Uncut Gems” actress enjoyed dinner together at the Carbone restaurant on Saturday night.
Kanye, 44, sported a casual black jacket for the evening, while Julia opted for a denim corset top and jeans.
“Thankfully, I got to rest my voice during COVID, and though we don’t wish it on anyone, I was able to sleep, and it gave me my voice back in a way it hasn’t been here in years,” she told NME magazine.
Over the past year, Mariah has been recording new music at her Butterfly Lounge studios in Los Angeles and Atlanta, Georgia. She’s been collaborating with mystery artists for an upcoming top-secret project.
“There are some friends of ours singing on it with us, and they’re superstars and young teenage girls, and it’s amazing. I’m super-excited about it coming out next year,” she teased.
Mariah also revealed that her boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka, has been filming behind-the-scenes footage to give her fans a glimpse into her songwriting process.
“One of things we’ve been doing in The Butterfly Lounge is that Tanaka has been filming behind the scenes, which I hate,” she said, laughing in mock horror. “So it’s not me all glammed-up; it’s just me writing and producing – which most women are not seen doing. Maybe they are and don’t care how they look – but they’re not me!”
Over the weekend, the 52-year-old comedian posted a photo of himself and Chappelle on his Instagram page, explaining that they had run into each other on New Year’s Eve after finishing a stand-up set.
“Finished me set at @mccawhall and got a text from @davechappelle. Come over to the arena he’s performing in next door and do a guest set,” he shared. “Why not? I waved good-bye to this hell-year with a genius that I started comedy with 34 years ago.”
“He’s refocused and refined ideas a lot of us took as settled about race & history & Life On Planet Earth and spun them around with a phrase or punchline. We’ve done bad & good gigs, open mikes & TV tapings,” Oswalt explained. “We also 100% disagree about transgender rights & representation. I support trans peoples’ rights – ANYONE’S rights – to live safely in the world as their fullest selves.
“For all the things he’s helped ME evolve on, I’ll always disagree with where he stands NOW on transgender issues. But I also don’t believe a seeker like him is done evolving, learning. You know someone that long, see the struggles and changes, it’s impossible to cut them off,” he added.
“Impossible not to be hopeful and open and cheer them on. Also, I’ve been carrying a LOT of guilt about friends I’ve cut off, who had views with which I couldn’t agree, or changed in ways I couldn’t live with. Sometimes I wonder – did I and others cutting them off make them dig their heels in deeper, fuel their ignorance with a nitro-boost of resentment and spite?”
The “Goldbergs” star concluded by calling himself an LGBTQ ally and a “loyal friend,” traits that he needs “to reconcile myself, and not let cause feels of betrayal in ANYONE else.”
In addition, he apologized to those who were hurt by the photo and for deleting comments.
Remember the hit movie “Spider-Man: No Way Home”? That movie was great! I loved it! But there was one thing that did not happen – we didn’t get to see Miles Morales. I hope this is not a spoiler for you, but you should have gone to see it that first week like everybody else! I won’t say more, but I will say I expected to see Miles! Now, if you are into the comics, you know that Miles Morales in a version of Spiderman that is an Afro Latino kid from New York. This all manifested in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” a 2018 animated film. It was the best Spiderman movie. “Spider-man: No Way Home” may have topped that. Anyway! This is the rumor!
Miles Brown is the kid from Black-ish, the hit TV show! And he’s growing up nicely! He is also looking a LOT like Miles Morales, who is a high school student. Also, he took pics with all the stars from the latest Spider-Man film! He was walking the carpet like he was in the MCU! Something tells me, they may have something up their sleeves.
More than that, Miles Brown has expressed his resolute interest in the role. (2021)
Kanye West has been spotted on a date with Julia Fox in Miami, Florida.
According to photos obtained by editors at TMZ, the rapper and the “Uncut Gems” actress enjoyed dinner together at the Carbone restaurant on Saturday night.
Kanye, 44, sported a casual black jacket for the evening, while Julia opted for a denim corset top and jeans.
The reality TV star filed to divorce the “Stronger” hitmaker in February 2021, and in April, the pair agreed to joint custody of their four children.
Meanwhile, Julia indicated she had parted ways from husband Peter Artemiev, with whom she shares an 11-month-old son, in a series of fiery Instagram posts late last year.
Connecting with in-house producer JudahBeats, VA vocalist SauceGod delivers his latest commercial release via Steve Stoute‘s United Masters.
Titled “C.C.,” short for Codeine Cowboy, the new single from the now Texas-based trendsetter follows previous releases “Better” and “Foreign Fevers.” The trance-like track details SauceGod’s ongoing sobriety journey while on mandatory lockdown.
In a statement to the press, SG reveals how the song was created:
“I was visiting Dallas in the Summer of 2020 and got stuck here during the lockdown. Giving up pills had me in a weird headspace, but the upside of that experience was the birth of this record.”
Part of Lizzo’s brand as an entertainer is embracing her body. The “Truth Hurts” hitmaker once again posted about her physique to start off 2022.
On January 2, Lizzo shared a TikTok video of herself dancing to “Rodeo” by City Girls. In the clip, Lizzo is wearing a brown bodysuit that shows off her arms, legs, and back.
“Bruh, I’m gaining weight I look [the f###] GOODT 🤤,” wrote Lizzo in the accompanying caption for the video. At the moment, that tweet has collected over 2000 retweets and 32,000 likes.
Last October, the verified TED YouTube channel released Lizzo’s “The Black history of twerking — and how it taught me self-love” presentation. The 14-minute discussion included the Grammy winner talking about her past self-image issues.
“I used to hate my ass, believe it or not. I have my father’s shape and my mother’s thighs, so it’s big and long. I used to think that only a#### like J.Lo’s or Beyoncé’s could be famous. I never thought that could happen to me,” Lizzo admitted.
I've always enjoyed listening to a wide variety of music, so it’s no surprise that I listened to a little bit of everything this year. I hope you find a new artist or song to add to your own playlist. pic.twitter.com/g6kBzAbrZG
