Rapper Nicki Minaj’s husband has gotten a break in his federal case regarding his failure to register as a sex offender.
A judge agreed to a motion to push his sentencing back to the beginning of the spring.
His team has negotiated a deal with the prosecutors to allow him to spend Valentine’s Day with his family.
According to Radar Online, a judge gave a “yes” to Kenneth Petty’s sentencing date, pushing it back from January 24th to March 30th, 2021.
Court documents reveal that Kenneth Petty has entered a not guilty plea regarding the case. Despite this, the prosecution said it would ask the court to consider a lighter sentence.
He may not have to serve any time behind bars. His team is pushing for that by submitting “an expert report” to the judge before his sentencing in March.
The additional two months allow the expert more time to complete his formal findings.
Kanye West reportedly intends to tear down a house he just bought.
According to People magazine, Kanye West plans to demolish his newly purchased home across the street from his estranged wife Kim Kardashian. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom house is located in Hidden Hills, California.
“Kanye’s new house is a teardown,” a source told People. “He only bought it for the location. It’s near Kim and the kids. He has a vision for the house and plans on starting construction ASAP.”
Ye spent $4.5 million to acquire the property. Kanye West paid $421,000 over the asking price to be near his children.
“It will be family-friendly,” the source said. “He wants to be able to have the kids over as much as possible. Living only in Malibu was making visits more tricky for Kanye.”
Earlier this month, Kanye West claimed he was going to convert all of his homes into churches. He had a vision of becoming “homeless” in a year.
“I’m going to turn all the homes I own into churches,” he told the German magazine 032c. “We’re making this orphanage, and it will be a place where anyone can go.”
The Kanye West version of being “homeless” includes housing, so his children won’t be struggling when they’re with their father.
It appears Quavo’s 2021 is coming to an end with a legal fight on the horizon. A Las Vegas-area limousine driver is apparently suing the rap star born Quavious Keyate Marshall, Migos Touring, and the Virgin Hotel.
The professional motorist blamed Quavo for being involved in an assault that allegedly took place on July 3. In the lawsuit, the defendant accused at least five passengers of repeatedly punching and kicking him unprovoked.
The driver claims he was hired to take the Migos and their group from a local club to the Virgin Hotel… but he says things went south when the passengers started yelling at him about leaving behind a member of their party… In the docs, the limo driver tried reasoning with his passengers but was told, “shut the f*** up”… and then someone chucked a bottle at him.
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While Quavo will likely have to lawyer up to deal with these accusations, the Atlanta-raised rhymer is also headed into 2022 off the back of Migos dropping their long-delayedCulture III album. He also appeared on songs this year with Bobby Shmurda and the late Pop Smoke.
It was an extremely eventful Thursday morning for Hip Hop superstar Belcalis “Cardi B” Almánzar. Starting around 4 am ET, Cardi B got into a heated back-and-forth with a social media user she accused of repeatedly harassing her online.
Apparently, Cardi B is planning to seek formal action against the person running the @trey_forde Twitter account. This morning’s digital argument started because the “Up” hitmaker claimed she accidentally liked @trey_forde’s pro-Ariana Grande tweet that dissed Taylor Swift.
“I was gathering harassment tweets to report to the Twitter team tomorrow, sorry guys it was a lil finger slip,” wrote Cardi B about her supposedly pushing the heart icon by accident.
Cardi B added, “I already gathered about 52 tweets [with] my name, including almost [every day] he quotes my tweets, that fake IG he made of my dad using my father FB pictures, and also the pic he posted of his small 🍤 on Twitter while having minors follow him. Early morning call [with Twitter].”
The Invasion of Privacy album creator did not stop there. Cardi also tweeted, “Talkin about ‘really need one of y’all here in this bed wit me.’ 🤢INCEL! A nerd in real life so [he has] to get on Twitter to lure stan accounts that are mostly teens to sleep [with] him [with] that pre-cooked bag shrimp.”
After another Twitter user backed up Cardi B’s accusation that @trey_forde attempted to sexually groom teenagers, Cardi tweeted, “Exactly! It’s [disgusting]. This [is] why parents need to monitor their kids. You will think that Stan Twitter accounts [are] innocent fun, people arguing, and loving their favs but some [are] out here using it as a disguise for their perverted use.”
Later Cardi B repeated her statement about reporting the @trey_forde account. Around 6:25 am, she tweeted, “Oooo honey, I’ll be deleting this in about 2 minutes before people wake up and I will be on the call in the afternoon. I just wanted people [to] see the pervert they be hyping on this app.”
Twenty-five minutes later, Cardi B returned to Twitter to add, “Wow, I’m getting some really disturbing [direct messages] this man be sending to boys on this app… Until I can verify that [they’re] real I won’t post, but WOW. I ain’t thought it was gonna get this crazy… Y’all [need to] be careful of these weirdos on the internet.”
In response, @trey_forde claimed his second 18+ account (@honest_priv) that features sexually explicit content is set to private. As of press time, the @trey_forde is no longer active. It was seemingly changed to @honest_papi.
25-year-old rapper Lil Xan had been laying low from the public eye in recent months. The California native, also known as Diego, did make an appearance on 60 Minutes in August to talk about his drug addiction.
A video of Lil Xan once again discussing his struggles with narcotics is making the rounds on social media. This time, the “Betrayed” performer is calling out a former member of his inner circle for allegedly being an enabler.
“Do you guys remember the whole Lil Peep story where his management was giving him drugs and it just wasn’t helping out and all that?” asked Lil Xan. “Well, that happened to me on tour. My manager’s name is – well I don’t even like to call him my manager anymore – Stat Quo. Remember that name, Stat Quo.”
Xan continued, “Because when I was on tour through 2018 to two thousand whatever, the world tours with Nicki [Minaj] and Juice [WRLD] and all that, I was a drug addict back then. And my manager was supplying me with the drugs.”
According to Lil Xan, Stanley “Stat Quo” Benton was responsible for securing drugs no matter where they were located in the world. The Total Xanarchy album creator also insisted he was near death while on tour.
“He’s gonna act like he didn’t do that, like a f###### hypocrite, and I’m really feeling like I should take him to court. Because that was a time I almost died from the drugs,” stated Lil Xan about Stat Quo. “I was so skinny, unhealthy.”
Lil Xan also accused Stat Quo of demanding $30,000 to pay off the remaining cost of a vehicle that Diego no longer has in his possession. As Xan was speaking into the camera, an unknown person could also be heard feeding him lines to say.
“[Stat Quo] is a terrible f###### human being,” said Lil Xan. “The industry just sucks. That’s a big reason why I haven’t dropped another album. After I got sober, it put such a bad taste in my mouth to even want to make music.”
Lil Xan released Total Xanarchy in April 2018. That project peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200 chart. The “Betrayed” single made it to #64 on the Hot 100 chart and earned Platinum certification by the RIAA.
According to reports, a woman found Los Angeles-based business manager Angela “Angie” Kukawski dead in the trunk of a car parked in Simi Valley, California. Kukawski was 55 years old.
Police are said to be investigating the death as a homicide. Authorities arrested 49-year-old Jason Barker. His bail was raised to $3.07 million.
Angie Kukawski was connected to the Boulevard Management financial services firm. At one point, her client roster included Kanye West, Kim Kardashian West, Nicki Minaj, Offset of the Migos, and the Tupac Shakur Estate.
“Hardest working, most reliable, sweetest person you could ever know. You didn’t deserve this, Angela. My heart is breaking for your children. Rest In Peace 🙏,” wrote Nicki Minaj on her Instagram Story.
Offset posted on his own Instagram Story, “R.I.P. Angie. Such a sweetheart. You helped me so much. Talked to you every week. I’m in [disbelief]. Smh. Prayer to your family.”
Investigators believe Jason Barker murdered Angie Kukawski inside their home in Sherman Oaks before driving her body to a relative’s residence in Simi Valley. Kukawski is survived by five children.
There has been a lot of conversation over the last few days about Ice Cube’s classic motion picture Friday. Some social media users accused Cube of “robbing” actors like Faizon Love because Love only made a reported $2,500 for his role as Big Worm in the stoner comedy.
Faizon Love did not take the troll bait. Instead, the 53-year-old stand-up comedian thanked Ice Cube, his co-writer DJ Pooh, and Friday director F. Gary Gray for allowing him to be part of what he called an “iconic picture.”
Now, another member of the Friday franchise cast came out to defend Ice Cube and the filmmakers. Fellow comedian Michael Blackson took to social media to share his thoughts on being featured in the Friday sequel Next Friday.
@icecube is not to blamed for us getting paid so little it’s the film industry’s pay scale. I got paid $800 a day when I did Next Friday plus overtime I made $1200 for my one day’s work of “I can’t get giggy with this s###”Thanks to next Friday I became the biggest African comic
“[Ice Cube] is not to [blame] for us getting paid so little. It’s the film industry’s pay scale. I got paid $800 a day when I did Next Friday plus overtime I made $1200 for my one day’s work of ‘I can’t get giggy with this s###.’ Thanks to Next Friday I became the biggest African comic,” tweeted Michael Blackson.
The Ghana-born Dr. Blackson star also wrote on Instagram. “Just like any other job, there’s entry-level pay for first-timers, once you make a name for yourself you can demand any amount of money that you want and if they want you they will pay. [Ice Cube,] thanks for the Friday franchise because it got me where I am today. When I produce my film, I’m paying new neegas [sic] in food and p####.”
Following its release in 1995, the original Friday went on to become a cult classic that spawned 2000’s Next Friday and 2002’s Friday After Next. John Witherspoon, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Regina King, Tom Lister Jr., Bernie Mac, Mike Epps, Katt Williams, Terry Crews, and Rickey Smiley appeared in at least one of the Friday movies.
Fans of Chris Brown have been waiting on new music from the singer following the release of 2019’s “Indigo.” After teasing the project in recent months, Breezy confirmed that the album is on the way along with a host of other projects.
Chris Brown is a very sporadic tweeter. So, when he does bless the social media platform with a post, you can be sure it’s significant. The announcement came shortly after midnight (Dec. 30). Typing in all caps, the singer wrote, “CANT WAIT TO SHOW YOU GUYS ALL THE STUFF IVE BEEN WORKING ON . (MUSIC, NFT, ART, [MOVIE] ALBUM, VISUALS, ETC)”
CANT WAIT TO SHOW YOU GUYS ALL THE STUFF IVE BEEN WORKING ON .❤️ (MUSIC, NFT, 🎥, ART,ALBUM, VISUALS, ETC)
Elsewhere this week, Chris Brown had cause for celebration after reaching a huge milestone. The “Deuces” hitmaker took to Instagram to share a photograph of himself sitting on an inflatable “100” balloon in the clouds.
“1👀,000,000 LOVE YALL TO THE STARS AND BACK TEAM BREEZY ❤️🙏🏽❤️”
Gunna has some seriously tight security! Wunna and his entourage were doing a little shopping when his security had to spring into action.
The rapper was busy browsing the display cases when an overzealous fan ran up on Gunna a little too quickly for his team’s liking. The bodyguard was swift and decisive in his response, lifting the man off his feet and slamming him to the ground. As the man hit the ground, the impact caused both shoes to fly from his feet mid-air.
Gunna was shopping for some new drip at Mr. Alex Jewelers on Lexington Avenue in New York City when the scuffle went down. What exactly happened after the altercation is unclear, although the fan is likely to have a few bruises as a result.
However, Gunna alluded to the incident later on Wednesday (Dec. 29) in a video shared on Instagram. The “Drip Too Hard” rapper could be seen strolling along a palm tree-lined area as he spoke to the camera.
“#Gunna says “Thou shall not steal” after his bodyguard body slams someone.”
Meanwhile, Iranian-Canadian music industry executive Cash XO celebrated his 38th birthday this week and invited Gunna and Future to his party. Everyone in the video seemed to be enjoying themselves and looked a little faded!
Amir “Cash XO” Esmailian, co-founder of XO Records and co-manager of singer the Weeknd, posted a photo to mark his birthday. “38 and feeling great!” he captioned the post. “Thank you for all the birthday wishes 💗”
Kanye West and J Prince have been spotted out in Belize! The pair are visiting the Island and are linking with local politicians, including former Bad Boy artist, Shyne.
On Wednesday night (Dec. 29) Shyne – who is Belize’s Opposition Leader of the House of Representatives – revealed news of Kanye’s arrival in the country.
“Welcome to BELIZE my brother @kanyewest 🙏🏾🇧🇿” he wrote in the caption to the post.
According to Breaking Belize News, J Prince and Kanye West arrived at Philip Goldson International Airport on Wednesday. The “DONDA” hitmaker and the Rap-a-Lot Records boss arrived to a warm reception. Upon arrival, the pair were met by the nation’s Director of Tourism, Evan Tillett.
While the purpose of the visit is unclear, the Belize Tourism Board welcomed the pair and issued a statement. “The BTB heartily welcomes James and Kanye to Belize and wishes them a fruitful, enjoyable, and memorable vacation in the Jewel.”
Kanye West could be staying with J Prince, said to own the private island Rosewood Caye. The hideaway is located near Ambergris Caye, the largest island in Belize and the main destination for tourists.
Back in April, he shared a video of himself riding around the island on a jet ski. “They told me I was dreaming too big,” he said. “They told me I was crazy, they said it was impossible. I done made the impossible possible. Prince Island No. 1. Loyalty for life.”
Ice Cube found himself responding to critics who accused him of short-changing the stars of the iconic hood movie “Friday.”
A Twitter user posted an interview where Faizon Love claimed he was only paid $2,500 to play Big Worm in “Friday.” He tagged Ice Cube and said he “act like he for the people and whole time been robbing his own people.” He added, “Pay them people.”
The post gained traction with commenters offering differing opinions, and Cube eventually clapped back.
I didn’t rob no f##### body. The 1995 Friday movie cost $2.3m to make. Shot it in 20 days. Fazion worked 1 day, maybe 2. All the actors got paid scale to do the movie. They could’ve simple said “No” but they didn’t. So miss me with that s###… https://t.co/2K1dUFZ489
“I didn’t rob no f##### body,” Ice Cube said. “The 1995 Friday movie cost $2.3m to make. Shot it in 20 days. Fazion worked 1 day, maybe 2. All the actors got paid scale to do the movie. They could’ve simple said “No” but they didn’t. So miss me with that s###…”
Faizon Love Responds To Ice Cube
Faizon Love must have gotten wind of the backlash Ice Cube received because he decided to clarify his remarks. He took to Instagram to share a photograph of himself and the Compton native smiling for the camera.
“First of all I not only consider Ice Cube a comrade but my brother,” he wrote in the caption. “I’m still a fan I think he’s One of the dopest n##### to ever touch a mic. I guess it’s a slow news week so let me say what I got paid is a moot point, it was the price of admission to a game . I have zero regrets. Actually , I want to take this time to thank Cube Dj Pooh and Felix Gary Grey for letting me be apart of such an iconic picture. I truly have nothing but love For these brothers. WestSide N#####!!!!!!!! @icecube @djpooh”
We were ready to pay Chris Tucker $10-12m to do Next Friday but he turned us down for religious reasons. He didn’t want to cuss or smoke weed on camera anymore. https://t.co/1pfo1FHWzp
“Connections” has shattered streaming records since its release. The song has contributed to Dustin Aab’s prominence. As a result, it’s tough not to admire his talent.
Dustin’s most recent EP has three songs. All three tunes elicit strong emotional responses from the listener. Given the captivating music, it’s no surprise that you’ll want to listen to each song again and again. Listening to an artist’s songs frequently can also reveal whether or not they are good.
Dustin’s greatest strength is his ability to blend a wide range of sounds into a lovely song. This harmony is found in his new song “Connections.” Everything is put out in such a way that it makes you feel at peace.
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Jermaine Dupri is finding success outside of the music business.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame member’s new ice cream JD’s Vegan is now available at over 700 Walmart stores nationwide. Jermaine Dupri shared his excitement over Walmart selling his dessert in an Instagram post on Wednesday (December 29).
“We really did it!!!” he wrote. “Yes! I’m over the moon, 736 @walmart stores out the gate go to JDsvegan.com, type in your zip code and find what store is close to you.”
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Jermaine Dupri’s dairy-free ice cream launched with three flavors: Welcome to Atlanta (Peach Cobbler), Apple Butter and Strawberry Sweetheart. JD’s Vegan will begin selling three more flavors – Chocolate My Way, Key Lime Pie and (404) Cookies & Cream – in 2022.
“I cannot wait to bring the entire lineup of these exceptionally delicious flavors into Walmart stores,” Jermaine Dupri said in a press release. “Giving people the chance to experience their favorite traditional ice cream flavors in a healthy, 100 percent dairy-free format is major. These ice creams are the real deal and will make you fall in love with plant-based eating.”
Jermaine Dupri partnered with Big Innovations Group Inc. to create JD’s Vegan. Learn more about the ice cream and its availability here.
“Never give up” may just be a cliché phrase that people often hear or read. For people who have lived holding on to this phrase as the only ray of hope, life is bound to unfold with success in every corner. The real-life story of Luuk Halman is a perfect example here. Luuk is known for his unconventional pop and classic rock style, creating a distinct fan base in the industry. However, many of us may not be aware of the years of struggle that the artist has been through to accomplish his goals.
Luuk was brought up by his grandparents as he was abandoned by his parents after their legal separation. His upbringing was nothing fancy, but things were never tight. Life took a sudden turn when both his grandparents passed away. Luuk was only 18 and still pursuing a college degree. With the little savings that his grandparents had left, Luuk was able to complete college but was clueless about his future. He was always passionate about music and wanted to pursue it for a living.
At 21, Luuk was a broke graduate working multiple jobs just to survive. After slogging 16 hours a day, he hardly had any time to devote to honing his craft. As years passed, Luuk became more and more frustrated with his life because he found no job fulfilling. His lack of focus and financial insecurity eventually led to his divorce. These experiences led him to depression for a while until he rediscovered himself through music. It was then he realized his true passion and was able to fill the missing space in his life.
Determined to be a musician, Luuk started working on his music. He was desperately looking for a job at small clubs or pubs that held live shows. Unfortunately, his unconventional style did not impress any club owners. After repeated rejections, Luuk decided to showcase his talent on social media. In 2019, Luuk launched his channel “Aching Melodies” with his debut single “Abandoned.” The song is a contemporary pop track with subtle undertones of classic rock. Luuk has poured out of all the pain, rejection, and abandonment he felt through the lyrics. His song instantly resonated with people around the world, earning it 2 million views in a month.
The overwhelming response was the biggest boost Luuk needed to continue creating music. His next single, “Jilted,” was released on YouTube, Facebook, and Spotify in December 2019. The roaring success of his contemporary rock style officially marked his entry into the music industry. Luuk started getting offers to perform live at various events and music festivals. Just when he thought his career was about to take off, Luuk faced another grave challenge in his career: The onset of the pandemic postponed all live shows, leaving Luuk jobless for six months.
Although depressed by the huge setback in his career, Luuk never gave up on his dreams. He knew his passion for music would find a way through digital media. Luuk returned with four back-to-back hit singles on his YouTube channel in 2020. Among them, “Bleeding soul” made it to number 12 on the iTunes music chart. Since then, Luuk has never looked back.
Today, Luuk has 10 hit tracks to his name. His songs have been featured on billboard charts throughout 2021. Luuk is now on a mission to introduce a new form of rock, making people fall in love with his genre. The unique style that once brought him many rejections is now gaining him global recognition.
“New Future” international success shocked everyone. As a result of the song, Lukasz Tracz’s career has taken off. He’s become the talk of the town.
Lukasz Tracz is a newcomer to the music industry. Until the release of his EP, he was mostly unknown. On the other hand, his celebrity expanded as a result of the film’s release. His presence drew everyone’s attention. What caused him to become so well-known in such a short time? You’ll find out if you listen to one of his songs.
Lukasz Tracz was almost unknown in the music world only a few weeks ago. Then, he arrived out of nowhere and released this incredible EP. His songwriting abilities are excellent, as his songs are always quite catchy and delightful to listen to.
Out of the many industries that have constantly been developing and growing, no one can deny the enormous growth the music industry has shown so far. It is an industry that has never stopped giving birth to innumerable musical artists and DJs. Still, people choose to be a part of the industry for they aim to offer something different to listeners with their music and create their unique standing in the space. Do all of these professionals go ahead in creating their unique niche? Well, only a handful of them stands apart from the rest, and DJ Jerome G, aka Jerome Gotthier, is definitely one of them.
The way he entered the field, even after being aware of the competition and saturation he may face in the industry and confidently taking every possible step to reach his goals in the industry, has today allowed him to become a rising and upcoming musical talent. He confesses that his journey so far was filled with many hurdles and challenges, but overcoming them all with his grit, resilience, and hard work helped him understand the value of working around music each day. DJ Jerome G today spares no effort in becoming his best version with each of his tracks, consisting of No Regret, Right Foot, Left Foot, Flutty, and Chad 2.0.
All of these songs have made a rising presence in the industry and captivated the attention of audiences and listeners beautifully, which has turned their attention towards this rising musical artist and evoked intrigue in them to know more about him. DJ Jerome G is glad that each of his tracks has been slowly getting well received. He is more pumped now to come up with more new tracks in the coming years and please people’s ears with his exceptional music. Listen to him now on Spotify
With the release of his new track “Broken Pieces,” Marlon Altirs, a relatively young musician, has swiftly made a reputation for himself. The song has become a huge success, with listeners praising how fun it is to listen to. In just a few weeks after its release, it has amassed quite a following.
Marlon, who has been performing music for a long time, is skilled at expressing himself. He has previously demonstrated his artistic aptitude via music. He is now incorporating the same inventiveness into his tunes. His efforts demonstrate his musical talent, as proven by his most recent song, “Broken Pieces.”
The song “Broken Pieces” was co-written by Marlon Altirs and Rumor Records. Both parties have worked hard to make the track’s release and reception a success. The song has received a lot of positive feedback from people all across the world as a consequence of their devotion and hard work.
To listen to more of Marlon’s tracks on Spotify click the link below:
LL Cool J won’t be performing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022.
The legendary rapper had to cancel after testing positive for COVID-19. LL Cool J was scheduled to perform at Times Square in New York City as part of the ABC special.
“I know it’s disappointing to the millions of fans, but my test came back positive for COVID, which means I’ll no longer be able to perform as scheduled at NYRE,” he said in a statement. “We were ready, and I was really looking forward to ringing in 2022 in my hometown in a special way, but for now I wish everyone a healthy and happy New Year. The best is yet to come!”
In addition to LL Cool J, singer Chlöe has also pulled out of the event. No specific reason for her exit was announced by MRC Entertainment, which is producing the New Year’s Eve special.
Although LL Cool J won’t be involved in the festivities, a number of Hip Hop artists are still set to appear on the upcoming special. Big Boi, Polo G, French Montana and Macklemore will be featured in pre-taped performances from Los Angeles.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve airs this Friday (December 31) on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern. The annual holiday broadcast will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.
No matter how much we speak about people striving to push boundaries in their fields, the more we feel the need to talk about them. Wondering why? Because these professionals, especially from creative and musical fields, pull out all the stops in creating the success story they desire, even amidst fierce competition. Topping the list is one such rising musical artist, a Latin singer named Adan Gonzalez, known by his stage name Adan G, the man who always knew he was meant for music and today is living his dreams. Giving incredible tracks back-to-back has already proved what Adan G is all about and how he has the potential to take over the world of music.
Giving exceptional songs like Los Lobos, La Playa, El Sol Y La Lluvia, and Cansado has not only made listeners groove to their beats but has also coined an incredible image of his in their minds, compelling them to keep listening to his euphonic sound. Adan G excels at all the aspects of being a great singer, which can be proved by each of his tracks so far in his career. Giving it his all, facing challenges on his path, without batting an eye and always going a step beyond with the genuine intention to give listeners something new has been at the crux of his success today.
Developing his musical skills and talents each passing day by making sure to acquire more musical knowledge and experience in the industry has also helped Adan G become the rising singer he is today in the industry. Throughout his journey, Adan G says that he has always listened to his heart and acted accordingly, which is why people can feel the honesty in his musical craft, another reason for his swift rise as a singer in the music space.Make sure to listen to his mesmerizing songs on Spotify
Millions of dollars couldn’t convince Chris Tucker to reprise his role as Smokey in Next Friday, according to Ice Cube.
Ice Cube explained why Chris Tucker didn’t appear in the Friday sequel via Twitter on Wednesday (December 29). After a fan suggested it was due to money, Ice Cube set the record straight in a quote tweet response.
“We were ready to pay Chris Tucker $10-12m to do Next Friday but he turned us down for religious reasons,” he wrote. “He didn’t want to cuss or smoke weed on camera anymore.”
We were ready to pay Chris Tucker $10-12m to do Next Friday but he turned us down for religious reasons. He didn’t want to cuss or smoke weed on camera anymore. https://t.co/1pfo1FHWzp
Last month, Chris Tucker admitted the weed usage was one of his reasons for turning down the Next Friday gig. The comedian didn’t discuss money but revealed why he didn’t want to portray a smoker in an interview with the Flix Talk podcast.
“One of the reasons why I didn’t do the second one was because of the weed,” he told Flix Talk. “I said, ‘Man, that movie became a phenomenon. I don’t want everybody smoking weed.’ I never really told people this because I kind of forgot about it, but it was one of the reasons why I didn’t do it ‘cause I said I don’t wanna represent everybody smoking weed.”
The Friday franchise is currently in a state of disarray as Warner Bros. won’t allow Ice Cube to make a fourth film. But even if the long-discussed movie comes to fruition, Chris Tucker likely won’t be part of it.
“I probably won’t [do the movie] because I never want to shortchange my audience and my fans,” he told Shannon Sharpe on the Club Shay Shay podcast. “I know they want it because that’s what they know and love, and I’m glad they love it, but I don’t want to come back in something that I probably can’t do what they want me to do because I’ve grown. And not only grown, I’m different.”
