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EDDEA6D Drops “Dash” Ft. $teven Cannon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dior Postpones Travis Scott Collaboration Indefinitely

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The shadow of November’s AstroWorld tragedy continues to loom as another significant brand has fallen back from Travis Scott.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yo Gotti Refutes Rumors About CMG Dropping Blac Youngsta

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UK Rapper Bugzy Malone Shares Film Documenting His Last Ever Tour

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UK rapper turned Hollywood actor Bugzy Malone has released a new documentary. The film details the lead-up to his final ever tour date. 

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

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

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

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Watch “Bugzy Malone – The Night We Made History” Below 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nicki Minaj Looks Back To The 2013 Billboard Awards

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

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

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Draya Michele Wants Another Savage x Fenty Deal After Being Dropped By The Brand

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Last year, Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty reportedly ended Draya Michele’s endorsement deal with the lingerie company. The dismissal came after Michele joked about Megan The Stallion allegedly getting shot by Tory Lanez.

“I predict that they had some sort of Bobby [Brown] and Whitney [Houston] love that drove them down this Snapped-esque type of road,” said Draya Michele on the Wine & Weed podcast. “I’m here for it. I like that. I want you to like me so much you shoot me in the foot too.”

Those comments garnered widespread backlash. Specifically, some Savage x Fenty consumers took issue with Draya Michele’s reaction to the Megan/Tory situation because Rihanna was infamously assaulted by her then-boyfriend Chris Brown in 2009.

Draya Michele is now making it known she wants to be back on the Savage x Fenty roster. The former Basketball Wives LA cast member took to Instagram to plea for a second chance at the gig.

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“I would like my @savagexfenty deal back in 2022. Just wishful thinking,” wrote Draya Michele on her Instagram Story. The Shade Room screenshot that post and shared it on the outlet’s own IG page.

Draya Michele decided to further address her Savage x Fenty request for the New Year. She jumped into The Shade Room‘s comment section to offer more words about the matter.

“The thing about it is I’m human and I make mistakes but the only difference between me and everyone else is my mistakes were made in front of the world as well as my consequences,” stated Michele.

The Mint Swim designer continued, “I definitely learned a lot from this experience and I was adamant about making sure my apology was as loud as a harmful comment. I played myself, made triggering comments, was reprimanded, and apologized. All in front of all of y’all. That’s growth. Bouncing back.”

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Ari Fletcher Responds To Criticism After Her Comments About Wanting Her Man To Pull A Gun Out On Her

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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When Ari Fletcher spoke on her relationship with Moneybagg Yo and contrasted it to her toxic relationships of the past, she probably had little idea of the criticism that was to follow.  

During a recent appearance on the ‘Don’t Call Me White Girl’ podcast Ari shared how her relationship with Moneybagg Yo has helped her mature. However, it was her comments about previously wanting her man to pull a gun on her to prove his love that drew condemnation. 

The conversation began innocently enough. “We don’t have like, a toxic thing where we like… we like to talk about everything,’ Ari explained. “Like, I’m mad, this is why I’m mad, and this is what needs to happen moving forward so this don’t make me mad no more.” The mother of one added, “we’re like real adults – it’s weird. I’ve never been like this before.” 

Ari and the host then admitted to being “the toxic one,” in their past relationships before continuing the discussion about her current partner. “He’s trying to make me grow up.” she said. “He makes me feel like, ‘b*tch how old are you? Like, grow the f*ck up!’” 

The most controversial remarks came when Ari was discussing her past behaviors, including throwing temper tantrums. She would make it seem like she was about to leave her man in the hopes that he would make her stay. “Like, pull your gun out and show me like, ‘b*tch leave,” she said. “I wish you would walk out the door.’”  

 She continued, “I’m going to just sit down because I got a son and I’m not trying to die – I got a son. So, I’m only staying because I got a son and I don’t want you to shoot me.” 

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Watch Ari Fletcher On The ‘Don’t Call Me White Girl’ Podcast Below 

Once the show aired and clips of the contentious remarks hit social media people were quick to come out and blast Ari.  One Twitter user wrote:

“Ari Fletcher can say she don’t care about domestic violence victims and want Moneybagg to pull his s####### her all she want it just proves sometimes women really be the toxic ones and G Herbo dodged a bullet.” 

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Word of the negative reaction must have gotten through to Ari Fletcher as she took to Instagram Live and Twitter to explain herself further.  

“The podcast was amazing, I had a fun, beautiful time,” Ari told her followers. “Y’all, please go tune into the podcast – I’m so glad this got so much attention because my girl about to blow up! I mean that’s what it’s really all about like nobody cares about all the negative stuff. Let’s stay focused on what this is really about.”  

She continued, “All of y’all with the [gun comments]. First of all, you probably don’t even have a man, and two, if somebody wants their man to pull out a gun, that’s what they want! Like nobody cares, joking or not, it’s none of your business. Stop tryna do a thing, why the f*ck y’all victimize yourself?” 

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Andy Peters’ “Speeding” Leaves His Competitors in the Dust

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Andy Peters has released a new EP. One of the most well-known songs, “Speeding,” may help to create a peaceful ambiance. No matter where the listener is, the relaxing beats will lift their spirits.

Andy’s most recent EP has three songs. The listener’s feelings are captured in all three tunes. Given the captivating melody, it’s no surprise that you’ll want to listen to each song again and over again. You may also tell if a singer’s songs are good by regularly listening to them.

Rumor Records published Andy’s debut EP. They should be commended for mastering and producing such excellent music. You’ll be up and dancing in no time with “Speeding.”

You may listen to “Fearless” here: 

Stay up to date by following Andy on Instagram at http://instagram.com/realandypeters

J Balvin Says “I am not Afro-Latino” As African Entertainment Awards Rename Category

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J Balvin caught a lot of heat after being named the Afro-Latino Artist of the Year for 2021 at the African Entertainment Awards. Many took issue with the Colombian singer/rapper receiving the award as a white Latino.  

The African Entertainment Awards and J Balvin have both released statements in response to the intense backlash. J Balvin took to his Instagram Stories to explain that despite winning ‘Afro-Latino Artist Of The Year’ he is not in fact Afro-Latino.  

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In response, J Balvin reshared a video of AEA’s president addressing the controversy and clarified his own position in the caption. “I am not Afro-Latino,” he wrote. “But thank you for giving me a place in the contribution of Afrobeat music and entertainment.” 

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The AEA’s Statement

AEA’s president shared his statement via the music awards’ official USA Instagram page. The post, titled “PSA” confirmed that while the AEA will “maintain the purpose of the award” the name has changed. J Balvin’s win has been changed to “Best Latin Artist Of the year.”  

“The Best Latin Artist category is for any artist based in Latin America that is contributing to the African culture especially the Afro-beats sound globally,” he explained. “It is not based on race but more importantly based on pushing the African culture forward on the world stage.” 

He then continued attempting to avert any criticism centered at J Balvin and the others who were eligible for the award.   

“Please remember the nominees in this category had no say in their nomination or influence on the award show. Instead of voicing dissatisfaction, let us encourage these artists to continue bridging the gap between Africa and Latin America.”   

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However, some remain dissatisfied with the apology and name switch. One Twitter calling the statement “just another layer of b#######.” 

Dylan Leonte of Dylan N’ Alice Is Skyrocketing Onto the Metalcore Scene in 2022

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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For decades, musicians have dominated the industry, but only a few have been immortalized for their music. People still remember these songs or hum them more often because they have resonated with their pain. People might die, but their ideas live on. This idea or thought has been conveyed through music and immortalized artists. Rising music sensation Dylan Leonte is on his way to setting another example for the industry by being an artist with a purpose. Unlike other contemporary artists, Dylan creates music that reflects social causes that are disrupting the world today. He is a metal singer and also fronts the music band Dylan ‘N’ Alice.

Dylan stepped into the entertainment industry at the age of 12. He appeared on a reality TV show called “The Big 4-0” that appeared on TV Land. Soon after, Dylan became part of an independent film called She’s a Fox with actress Hailee Steinfeld as the lead. It was followed by another TV show titled “Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers.” Dylan started getting more and more involved in the entertainment industry with the passing years after discovering his passion for music. He diverted his career to become a musician and started his own band, Dylan ‘N’ Alice. 

Dylan knew that marketing his band would be a crucial step to achieving the success he wanted. In 2014, he started filming prank videos and uploading them on various social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube. Dylan managed to earn millions of views within a short time through his prank content and even joined the famous prank group Nelkboys. In fact, Kyle Forgeard and Jesse Sebastiani, the brains behind Nelkboys, invited Dylan to be a part of their team, and he gladly agreed. 

Over the next 5 months, Dylan lived with them in Los Angeles, shooting viral prank videos. One of their videos garnered more than 115 million views collectively online and 46 million views on YouTube alone. Seeing this kind of response, Dylan thought it was time to scale his career in the music industry. He used social media to promote his band, earning loads of positive reactions from his fans.

Mathew Knowles, father, and former manager of Beyoncé, joined Dylan ‘N’ Alice and worked with them for four years. Since then, Dylan’s band has released several hit songs, each focusing on highly sensitive subjects like teen suicide and domestic abuse. To date, his most popular domestic abuse awareness video titled “Lonely Hunter” has over 1 million views on YouTube. The song also peaked at #27 on the UK iTunes Charts. 

Even though Dylan’s entry into the entertainment industry was a smooth one, his journey thus far was not easy. Dylan suffered serious injuries in a car accident that left him in a wheelchair for several months. He was unable to walk without crutches for three months, but even then he cheered for his band while they performed on stage. These difficulties made him realize that the show must go on because his music has a greater purpose and deserves to be heard by people around the globe. 

Going forward, Dylan wants to find a firmer foothold in the entertainment world. He is planning to launch a television network on Roku and Amazon Fire TV along with a bunch of TV shows dedicated to metal music, bands, and gaming. Going by his progress so far, his future moves will keep his fans waiting with bated breath.

Top Lessons to Learn From Eddie Pinero’s Success

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Uncategorized
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The famous saying, “Success only comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it,” is somewhat true when we read real-life stories. Every successful person has a story of struggles and obstacles that they overcame with grit and resilience. Musician Eddie Pinero, a celebrity YouTuber, and globally renowned speaker, also has an inspiring life story drenched in adversity. Unlike many people whose dreams are weighed down by their problems, Eddie fought through years of struggle and uncertainty and fulfilled his dream of becoming an artist with a purpose. To inspire others to do the same, Eddie ultimately founded “Your World Within,” his platform to guide people beyond their mental limitations and help them live their best lives.

Born in Yokosuka, Japan into a military family, Eddie was the oldest of three. Moving consistently throughout his childhood, he would share his experiences through music and writing. He was always fascinated by the power of mindset and how changing the way one looks at something can drastically impact one’s reality. This theme would constantly make its way into Eddie’s art. Whether he was writing songs or speeches, the messages always gravitated towards the philosophical.

As a young adult, Eddie navigated the arena of D1 sports as a collegiate rower as well as the corporate world before eventually deciding to venture out and use his creative skills to help others. He would make cinematic videos containing his composed music as well as spoken word lyrics about the trials and tribulations of life and some of his most memorable lessons. 

His content would touch on his experiences being unemployed and broke as a songwriter in Boston, losing important people in his life as well as simply making sense of an ever-evolving world. Upon sharing with friends and family, Eddie quickly saw that his work added value and was able to connect with others in a unique way. This prompted the next question: could he scale his message?

Deciding to experiment with YouTube and other music streaming platforms, Eddie began uploading his work and soon saw the impact it was having on those who listened. Leveraging social media, he was able to connect with and inspire people all over the world, from the UK to India to South America. As his following grew, Eddie also founded Your World Within, a platform intended to specifically address the power of mindset and guide others in transforming their worldview.

In 2021, Eddie launched the Your World Within podcast, further expanding upon his storytelling and spoken word music. This, combined with his YouTube content, has amassed more than 200 million views worldwide and taken Eddie to stages all over the world. From international conferences to his TEDx talk, to his self-sponsored event, Your World Within Live, he is always looking for ways to connect and add value to the world around him. The soaring success of his content only proves that his ideologies have resonated globally with millions and are helping people transform their lives for the better.

Spotlight: DJ Xclusive City is Taking 2022 Head On

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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DJ Xclusive City is an artist who has arguably put much work into shaping a very distinctive and personal sound. His music speaks to the audience because it feels inherently authentic and genuine, a quality that makes his lyrics feel all the more unique and easy to relate to for people of all backgrounds. Whether you are a rap fan or just a casual listener, you will undoubtedly find something in DJ Xclusive City’s most recent studio efforts.

Some artists will tell you about their “rags to riches” stories. Others will tell you that they aim to make a bang and live like big celebrities. However, DJ Xclusive City has a much different story that is infinitely more relatable and down to earth, far from the usual cliches. He loves to make music out of a passion for doing something that he loves and feels strongly about.

He has released various well-received tracks on digital streaming services. However, one of his most successful tunes happens to be his project Da League which is doing remarkably well on Spotify, not to mention the listeners who follow DJ Xclusive City on some other digital music services, such as Apple Music! The whole project kicks off with a very atmosphere-driven introduction. Still, it later evolves to bring more energy to the mix and set the bar higher with an astonishing dynamic range that feels spontaneous and one-of-a-kind.

DJ Xclusive City respects others in the game because he understands the drive it takes to make an impression in such a fast-paced industry. He also worked hard to develop his original sound instead of simply creating the carbon copy of someone else’s formula––it’s why his sound is always so utterly unique and captivating. The secret to success in hip-hop, where there is so much competition, is a personality–– DJ Xclusive City has a way of engaging with his audience in such a seamless way, which garners the viability he needs to grow his platform and influence. 

Find out more about DJ Xclusive City and listen to his music available on all streaming platforms!