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Musician Alex Arteaga is Winning Hearts with His Unconventional Take on Rock

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Rock is often considered the superior of all genres of music in the present world. This is because rock music takes more time, effort, and talent to be created. With the advent of technology, rock has become an amalgamation of electronic dance music. To create a contemporary track on rock, a musician needs to have parallel knowledge of musical notes and the technology that is needed to create it. Rapper and musician Alex Arteaga is one such talent who is taking his genre to a whole new level with his unconventional style of music. 

Alex Arteaga started his career as a DJ at a local club in Cleveland, Ohio where he grew up. Music has always been his passion since childhood. Unfortunately, his parents who are well-known realtors in the city did not support his passion initially when Alex was in college. They always wanted him to be an entrepreneur making huge money to secure a financially stable life. Alex never wanted to be confined to a desk job or a business so he left home after his graduation. He lived on the streets for a couple of months, surviving by singing at markets and parks. 

It was during this time that a club owner noticed him and offered him a job at a popular club in Ohio. For Alex, this opportunity felt like an achievement as he was finally able to earn his living through music. Within a couple of years, Alex became a star DJ at the club pulling in a huge crowd every evening. His unique blend of rock and electronic dance music was setting the stage on fire.  During one such performance, Alex was spotted by DJ MC at the club who immediately recognized his talent and offered him the opportunity to be the opening performer at his shows. 

This opportunity pivoted Alex’s life and introduced him to a large audience and a bigger stage. His craft was further honed under the support and guidance of DJ MC who taught him how to navigate the industry. Gradually, Alex started making valuable connections in the industry while also spending hours at the studio working on his debut song. 

Alex released his debut single “Rowdy Nights” in December 2019 that immediately became a popular dance number at parties, bars, and clubs. Influencers on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube recreated it with dance covers and background score making it an overnight success. “Rowdy Nights” is a hard-hitting rock with subtle under notes of hip hop and the rhythm of electronic music. 

This escalating career of Alex soon experienced a setback at the beginning of 2020 as the pandemic hit the world closing down pubs and clubs for an indefinite period. With all the live shows and concerts stalled, Alex took to social media to recreate his magic. He released his second single in September 2020 “Rebel in Me” on Spotify and YouTube. The unconventional rock song repeated the success of his debut album earning him 3 million subscribers in less than two months. Since then Alex has rolled out 3 back-to-back hits and shows no sign of stopping. 

Black Owned New Tech Entertainment Platform 360NFT Launches with Willie Taylor as Debut Artist

By: Staff Writer Updated Category: Music
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Silicone Beach, CA – 360NFT the first of its kind Black-owned music NFT platform, powered by Trapchain, Inc., has collaborated with indie music artist and native Chicagoan, Willie Taylor, to drop his first NFT for his music project, “Wright My Wrongs.”  Taylor first gained notoriety as a contestant from MTV’s “Making the Band 4,” where he was chosen by Sean Combs to be a member and one of the main vocalists for the band Day26 on August 26. 

360NFT’s November 26 launch and debut NFT release commemorates the band’s popularity and success. Headed by Chicago, IL natives, founder Casmir Patterson, Chief Technology Officer, tech pioneer, Mark Bush co-founder, and Chief Possibility Officer, and Lathan Hodge, the Chief Operating Officer, 360NFT’s uniquely designed, streamlined ecosystem makes it easy for users to thrive on the blockchain, without the need to code, navigate complicated technology, or handle the delivery.

360NFT endeavors to help artists leverage exposure while maximizing their economic potential with an innovative cryptocurrency technology platform that monetizes content and music assets.  Built specifically for the music and entertainment industry, 360NFT allows artists, agents, and labels to seamlessly make their content and music assets available by leveraging their technology to monetize collectible assets for compensation under the Ethereum and SKALE network.

Creating a seamless customer experience is critical for 360NFT.io as well as choosing the right partners like the SKALE Network and Digiwaxx.  By utilizing SKALE, 360NFT is able to completely avoid the high gas costs for deploying the smart contracts and minting NFTs. Additionally, customers can claim their NFTs without any gas fees, which can amount to hundreds of dollars during peak times.

Ultimately for fans, this helps get music into their hands quickly and easily, so they can enjoy the hottest tracks within seconds. Digiwaxx, a free online digital music pool for DJs for the past 20 years, is the leading platform for marketing and digital music promotion for the music industry in hip hop, R&B, reggae, and dancehall music.

“What sets 360NFT apart from other NFT experiences, such as platforms like UJO, is that most others cast too wide of a net.  They haven’t built or provided an adequate solution to the pain points of music-specific genres needed to be addressed across the board,” explains Casmir Patterson, a Certified Consensys Developer, and Binance fellow, who has been in blockchain since 2011. 

“360NFT has streamlined and applied a particular structure to develop a strong community around our token curated playlist within the entertainment sector. We also provide a white label solution to assist genres starting with trap music and hip hop, as well as Afro-Beat, Latin, reggaeton, and K-Pop,” adds Mark Bush, whose company, SongPro, pioneered the first African American owned portable, a digital multimedia device manufactured in history in the early 2000s. “360NFT has the distinguishing characteristics of creating a platform that does not have limited metadata structures and offers a custom metadata field, along with custom smart contract opportunities.” 

“While there are other choices I could have made to drop my first music NFT, I thought it was important to show that our culture’s capability and talent goes beyond just the front end of what folks see on the creative side.  We have the intellectual capital for the technology to build, mint, and deliver our creative assets on an ecosystem that we created and developed,” adds Willie Taylor, who was also a cast member on the popular VH1 franchise, “Love & Hip Hop.”

The official drop time for “Wright My Wrongs” will be at noon on Day 26 of November at https://360nft.io. There will be three NFT music tracks with ONLY 126,000 downloads per song in a 24-hour period, accompanied by NFT digital artwork by Israel Wilson.

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KNOW YA HIP HOP: DJ Premier And The Fresh Four MCs At The Roof-Top Roller Skating & Disco In Harlem

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: Exclusives
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On November 26, 2021, the Universal Hip Hop Museum and AllHipHop.com celebrate DJ Premier and The Fresh Four MCs at the Roof-Top Roller Skating & Disco in Harlem.

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During the pandemic, Swizz Beatz paired Wu-Tang’s RZA against DJ Premier during an early Verzuz battle. Known for being one-half of Gang Starr, it seemed people forgot what an extraordinary producer he is.

A fun fact about the man behind Biggie’s “Kick in the Door,” or KRS-One’s “MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know,” is that while he is a staple in New York’s Golden Era and signature sound, he is actually from Texas.

An even cooler fact is that he is a proud alum of Prairie View A&M University, an HBCU (Guru attended Morehouse), and developed his skills deejaying right there on campus.

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On Saturday, November 26, at the Roof-Top Roller Skating & Disco in Harlem, New York, The Fresh Four MCs faced off with the Fresh 4 in a battle where the winner would keep the coveted name.

The guest list for that night included the following trailblazers: Master Don and the Death Committee, Charlie Chase and Tony Tone of the Cold Crush Bros, Doug E. Fresh, Cut, and Professor Barry B.

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Music Executive Brian Maurice Brown Releases “Living For The Sacrifice” Documentary

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Alternatives
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Brian Maurice Brown was once one of America’s Most Wanted men. Now CEO and founder of BMB Entertainment (Breaking Major Barriers), the former American gangster, affectionately known as “Peanut,” credits his current life of tranquility, complete peace, and success to the high pressured days of yesteryear. From living on the run from the FBI, almost a decade of incarceration and being named the biggest drug trafficker of the Midwest, Brown has turned it all around.  

The charismatic businessman chronicles his life as a sheltered basketball scholarship recipient to a notorious lord of the motor city’s drug underworld in his newly released documentary, ‘Living For The Sacrifice. ‘ Taking viewers to his childhood home in Detroit, he and close family members tell the intriguing story of the entertainment executive’s rise to power.

Brown cites his generous, selfless disposition as the catalyst for his mere existence, coining the phrase “living for the sacrifice” to describe his life’s mission.

“I realize my life is not my own and it is my duty as a man to protect, provide and offer stability. In the past, living for myself allowed me not to take accountability for my actions. My parents died within 28 days of each other, and I was unable to attend their funerals while on the run from the feds. I knew I had a purpose outside of myself to survive all of the obstacles placed before me and still live a limitless life after release,” said Brown.

Seeing life clearer on a spiritual path, he feels his purpose is to not only live for himself but to sacrifice for the others around him. 

Manifesting and creating life-changing opportunities extend beyond his artists and business relationships, but especially to his three wives and many children. Brown shares a glimpse of his open marriage in the documentary, detailing the dynamics of each relationship and how they benefit each other.

“I love my wives,” he says. “They’ve all been good to me, especially while I was incarcerated. I believe one should never forsake a person who has been good to them, and I will sacrifice my life to ensure the comfort and security to my wives, my family, and all those who have enhanced my movement.”

Brian Brown’s story and accolades can also be found in his book, “Living For The Sacrifice: A Hood Hero’s Guide to Success.” He chronicles his life from various perspectives and gives life lessons on entrepreneurship and navigating through life as a reformed felon.

His wife, Akia Brown, also has a memoir, detailing her open marriage and faithfulness to her husband. She leaves no stone unturned in “Beyond Love,” an eye-brow-raising page-turner that will leave readers at the edge of their seat.

His second wife, Sabrina Lewis, also shares her world of betrayal, abandonment, and learning to fall in love again. As a young foster child, Sabrina found herself in an abyss of hurt, mistrust until finding her true purpose in life. Her story offers inspiration and insight into a Cinderella story of overcoming in the face of adversity.

Book Links:Living For The Sacrifice: A Hood Hero’s Guide to Success

Beyond Love by Akia Brown

Running In The Clouds by Sabrina Lewis

Rowdy Rebel Links With Giggs On New Single “Differences”

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Rowdy Rebel has had a busy week! He celebrated his birthday, dropped a single, and joined longtime friend Bobby Shumrda giving back to families in Brooklyn. 

The “Let’s Talk Facts” hitmaker linked with UK rapper Giggs for a transatlantic collaboration on their new single. The pair also dropped a video for the track titled “Differences” where Giggs and Rowdy Rebel can be seen posing with their entourage. Shot at night, the slick visuals feature the rappers and their crew flexing an Array of menacing-looking weapons including flamethrowers and crossbows. 

Rowdy Rebel shared a snippet of the video Via Instagram and told his followers to “Go run that up Asap @officialgiggs 🔥🔥🔥” 

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Meanwhile, the “9 Bridge” hitmaker joined Bobby Shmurda in Brooklyn to give out 300 turkeys to underprivileged families. The pair visited the Marlboro Houses in Brooklyn to deliver a Thanksgiving meal to people in need. TMZ reported both Rowdy Rebel and Shmurda then went on to an outreach program in Ridgewood Queens. There they spoke to troubled teens about their experiences in prison and how to avoid getting in similar situations.  

Earlier in the week, Shmurda gifted Rowdy Rebel with an iced-out “Rude Boy” chain for his birthday.  

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Back in 2014, when both rappers were arrested, authorities reportedly wanted to slap a heavier charge on Rebel with Shumrda copping a lesser one. However, Shmurda refused and both ultimately received a seven-year prison sentence.  

Watch the Official Video For Giggs x Rowdy Rebel “Differences” Below 

A$AP Rocky Rings In Thanksgiving Volunteering In Harlem

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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A$AP Rocky took some time out this Thanksgiving to give back in a very hands-on way. The “Praise the Lord” rapper spent the holiday helping some of his fellow New Yorkers who have fallen on hard times.  

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The A$AP Mob member visited a Volunteers Of America family residence in his childhood hometown of Harlem on Thanksgiving yesterday (Nov. 25). A$AP Rocky helped serve food for residents during his visit and even had a plate of his own. He posed for pictures and handed out plates of turkey, mac and cheese, and collard greens, and all the sides for the families in attendance.  

Footage shows A$AP Rocky pulling up to the event where tables full of food lined the street and a queue of people ready to chow down on some Thanksgiving cooking.  

This isn’t the first time the entertainer has spent his Thanksgiving helping others less fortunate than himself. This time last year, ASAP Rocky provided 120-holiday meals to the Regent Family Residence. According to TMZ, the mission was a very personal one for the star. They report that Rocky and his mother Renee Black stayed at the shelter back in the early 2000s. 

TMZ said, “the fact Rocky and his mother benefited from the shelter’s lifesaving services was a huge reason why he wanted to take part and give back to the place that provided them a temporary home when they needed it the most.” 

Head over to The Daily Mail to see more images of ASAP Rocky helping out.  

Kodak Black Donates 5,000 Turkeys To Florida Families

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Kodak Black may have spent Thanksgiving away from his loved ones however, that didn’t prevent him from giving back to his local community.

According to TMZ, the Florida native gave away more than 5,000 turkeys over three days this week. Kodak helped families across seven communities including Golden Acres where young Kodak Black spent his childhood years. People in the neighborhoods of Sistrunk and Sunland, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, North Miami, and Miami’s Little Haiti community benefited from Kodak’s generosity.  

Attorney for Kodak Black, Bradford Cohen took to Instagram to explain the rapper’s absence and send some holiday cheer on his behalf.  

“I know he wishes he could have been there, but he sends all his well wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving,” Cohen wrote. “He continues to provide help for needy families all the while getting himself healthy. #kodakgivesback #kodakblack #kodakmoment.” 

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Kodak Gives Back To Breast Cancer Survivors & Fighters 

Though Kodak is now currently undergoing treatment at a rehab facility, he is still continuing to use his fortunate position to benefit others. Last month, before entering rehab, he teamed up with radio host Supa Cindy to put on an event for breast cancer survivors.  

Throughout the event, more than 20 women were given wigs, cash, and other gifts from Kodak who wanted to “do something for women who are battling, have battled or survived cancer.”  

“I know they’ll appreciate it,” he said. “Show these women they’re queens, they’re strong, they’re going to get through it. Pray with them, we’re going to get through it together.” 

Kodak Black Plans To Go To College  

Earlier this week, the “ZEZE” rapper announced plans to further his education and took to Instagram Live to say he’s going to college.  

“I’m about to go to college real soon and y’all gon see that.. ya know what I’m saying,” he said. “Like what street n##### y’all know who made millions of dollars go back to college.” 

“I mean I ain’t never been to college but I got my GED when I was in prison and s### like that,” he continued. “But like actually tryna further they education…. I ain’t tryna be out here on no crazy s###. The f###.” 

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Travis Scott & Live Nation Sued By Family Of 14-Year-Old AstroWorld Victim

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Travis Scott’s legal woes continue to mount following the tragedy at Astroworld Festival last month which led to ten people losing their life.  

Lawsuits against Travis and the event organizers have mounted in the weeks following the concert. Now, the family of 14-year-old John Hilgert who died at Astroworld is seeking to hold those responsible to account. According to “People”, John Hilgert’s loved ones filed suit against Travis Scott, Live Nation, and others on Wednesday.  

Legal documents reportedly claim Travis Scott, Live Nation Worldwide, and others “’failed in their duty to protect the health, safety, and lives of those in attendance at the concert’ and singles out what the plaintiffs describe as security and crowd control failures.”  

Furthermore, the suit alleges that “gross negligence” and “reckless disregard” for the high school freshman’s safety resulted in “his injuries and subsequent death.” 

John Hilgert’s Father Issues A Statement

A press release from John’s dad, Chris, reads, “The pain of our loss from our son John not making it home alive from an event such as this is intolerable. He was a beautiful young man who simply wanted to enjoy his first concert event with friends, whom he treasured spending time with more than anything else.”  

“This pain should never be felt by anyone over a loved one attending a live concert,” he said. “Our sole aim in filing this lawsuit is to prevent this type of tragedy from ever happening again at a live concert. There is no excuse for the poor crowd design, event execution and lack of response that was exercised at this festival that resulted in the tragic death of our son and nine others along with scores of other people that were innocently injured.” 

He continued, “If this lawsuit prevents even one family from having to go through the extreme pain and anguish that we have endured, then it is the least we can do to honor John’s memory.” 

The lawsuit claims negligence and gross negligence on the part of all of the defendants and is seeking $1 million in damages.  

DaBaby Helps Feed 100 Families For Thanksgiving

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DaBaby took time out earlier this week to share some holiday spirit and give back to those in need in his hometown of Charlotte. 

On Monday (Nov. 22) DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, took a trip to Walmart to bless local families for Thanksgiving. The “Ball If I Want To” rapper gave out 100 gift cards worth 100-dollars each to people in the local community.  

A total of $10,000 was given out during the “Billion Dollar Baby Ent. Thanksgiving Giveaway” event. Locals took to social media to share videos of DaBaby at the North Tyron Street Walmart. 

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DaBaby shared his own footage from the event via Instagram and announced plans to continue the mission. He explained having to end the event before it became too chaotic but said he would find a way to reach out to those who missed out. He also has something big in store for Christmas. 

“Pop up Thanksgiving Giveaway yesterday went way crazier than expected! 😳Wanted to help out whoever we could before I got my family situated for the Holidays! I got something BIG planned for Christmas y’all hold tight! 🤫” 

 He continued, ”& anybody we couldn’t get to through the chaos yesterday find a way to reach out we gone try our best to help, we don’t want NOBODY going without but I had to end it early it was too hectic for the elderly ppl & the kids out there. Happy Holidays From #BDBENT” 

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Meanwhile, the Charlotte native shared some images of his Thanksgiving celebrations last night (Nov. 25). “Raise ya hand if you got drunk before the pictures 🙋🏾‍♂️,” DaBaby wrote in the caption. “Too sexy not to show y’all #HappyThanksGiving🦃🤎”

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Idris Elba Thought Denzel Washington Shot Him While Filming “American Gangster”

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Director Ridley Scott scared Idris Elba into thinking he’d actually been shot by Denzel Washington while filming 2007’s “American Gangster.”

The director refuses to use real guns on set but he explained the weapon for the film had a solid filled-in barrel and no bullets.

The prop was used for a scene where Denzel’s drug-dealing character Frank Lucas puts a gun to the forehead of Elba’s character Tango.

Scott told Idris Elba to lean his head against the barrel to draw a reaction from the actor and add realism to the screen.

“(Denzel’s) in the cafe and he says ‘just stay here’ (to his colleagues) and he goes out and all his brothers are watching, and he goes down the street, and Idris Elba is standing there saying, ‘Hey, what are you going to do, shoot me Frank? Go on, shoot me Frank in front of all these people,'” Ridley Scott told MailOnline.

“And he just goes ‘boom’ and shoots him on the spot.

“What happened was, I said to Idris, ‘Listen, when he puts the gun on your head lean on the gun’ – because by the way this is a gun with a solid barrel, there is no aperture, I would never risk it – but when you pull the trigger there’s a recoil, there’s no blank, nothing,” the filmmaker explained.

“He pulled the trigger and it goes ‘Bang’. Idris thought he’d been shot and dropped to the sidewalk and said, ‘I’ve been shot!'”

Ridley revealed he would never risk an actor’s safety on set, especially in the light of Alec Baldwin fatally shooting cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the western “Rust” last month.

Firearms expert Paul Biddiss, an advisor on weaponry for films, who is currently working with Ridley, discussed the director’s strict safety procedures on the set of the 2007 film, which co-starred Russell Crowe.

“He is very hot on safety. What he was referring to by a solid barrel is a completely filled-in barrel that no bullet would be able to pass through, so it was a completely deactivated impractical gun as far as firing anything was concerned,” he said.

Meanwhile, the firearms expert admitted he was puzzled by the use of the term “cold gun,” to indicate a weapon that does not contain live rounds, on the set of “Rust.”

“I’ve never heard that expression cold gun. George Clooney, who I was with on my first film, says he hasn’t heard it either,” Paul added.

Coppin’ Deuces: Stevie J Issues Apology to Estranged Wife Faith Evans

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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Yesterday, on Thanksgiving eve, Stevie J recorded an authentic video apology to his estranged wife, Faith Evans. Earlier this month, he announced plans to divorce the celebrated chanteuse. It was soon revealed that the Good Guy accused Faith of cheating.

So now, the veteran Bad Boy, is recanting the previous infidelity allegations levied against his “amazing” wife. His verified Instagram account posts the apologetic video. Is this valiant attempt going to help to assuage Faith’s unwarranted emotional angst?

“You’re an amazing person. I’d like to apologize to your family. They don’t deserve that. Nah, she didn’t cheat. I was just in the moment. You know how us guys do. I’d like to take the time to apologize to you Faith, and let you know that I love you and I’m here for you always; always,” Stevie shares with the world.

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Earlier in the video, the multi-platinum producer professes, “Happy holidays everybody. I’d like to make this video for my wife. A video was released last week. And, it showed me talking crazy to my wife, publicly humiliating my wife. I’d like to apologize and say, sorry that I would allow someone to come in my home a steal a computer. And, be able to do that to us.”

Out of nowhere, social media served Faith with shocking divorce news. An explosive, unWinewithTashaK exclusive, purportedly captures Stevie’s motivating desires to terminate the marriage contract. A raging and berating Stevie J confronted his confused wife.

Although, no marriage is perfect, is it possible this couple to reconcile their differences?

Iman Shumpert Explains Why His Parents Missed “Dancing with the Stars” Victory

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Iman Shumpert’s parents were unable to be at the Dancing with the Stars finale after his dad tested positive for COVID-19.

The NBA star and his partner Daniella Karagach scooped the Mirrorball trophy on Monday.

His mother and father had flown out to Los Angeles to be in the studio for the finale, but they were ultimately unable to attend and so the sportsman can’t wait for them to see his prize.

He said: “(My mom) watches this show so much, loves this show, always talks about the outfits, the production, what it means to her…

“(They) weren’t able to come in, because my father tested positive for COVID.

“He’s good, he’s doing good… He got his shots and everything, so he’s doing good, but they weren’t able to be here.

“I needed that moment to confirm to myself that they was happy and they was proud. I just can’t wait so they can share this actual feeling and touch the trophy.”

Iman – who is married to Teyana Taylor – is the first NBA star to win the show and hopes he made his “family” within the sport proud.

He told E! News: “It means a lot. I think with the NBA, we’re a family, a fraternity at the end of the day. And any time I got to put that hat on to represent them, I try and do it the right way. I hope they was watching, supporting.

“I hope we did it justice. I love my NBA family.”

Iman and Daniella beat Amanda Kloots and Alan Bersten, and JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson to win the season 30 title, but both losing couples couldn’t have been happier for the winners.

Amanda wrote on Instagram: “Watching you two dance last night brought everyone to their feet! I cannot imagine a more deserving couple to hold that mirrorball trophy! To all the (finalists), it was an awesome night sharing the dance floor with you! (sic)”

Pro dancer Jenna said: “Iman, for some reason, has been like our big brother in this whole competition, so if there was anyone who we wanted to win, it was Iman and Daniella.

Young Buck Reaches Settlement After Hiding Royalties In Bankruptcy Case

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: Exclusives
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The trustee overseeing Young Buck’s bankruptcy case is going after a nice chunk of change the rapper received as publishing income.

The rapper is still going through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

The rapper filed in January of 2020 over debts owed to 50 Cent, his ex-girlfriend, the IRS, and other creditors.

Through the bankruptcy proceeding, the trustee learned that Young Buck was collecting publishing money through his company, Mouth Full of Ice.

In July of 2021, Young Buck was accused of withholding his royalty statements from ASCAP in an attempt to defraud the trustee overseeing the bankruptcy of more than $35,000.

Earlier this week, the trustee, Erica R. Johnson, filed a complaint for turnover of royalties with the court.

Johnson tracked down Young Buck’s ASCAP earnings and determined the rapper received $24,228.14 after he filed for bankruptcy, and it is money that belongs to the bankruptcy estate.

Thankfully, Young Buck has come to a resolution over the undisclosed royalties.

The rapper has reached a settlement agreement with the bankruptcy estate under the following terms.

Young Buck must pay back $515 each month, which will continue until a date that will be agreed upon by both parties.

Young Buck has until the 15th of each month to make the payment, with a 5-day grace period.

Should Young Buck default on the settlement, the bankruptcy estate will be going after the entire unpaid balance.

Furthermore, all of the royalties from his catalog prior to January of 2020 must be turned over to the trustee to pay off the rapper’s creditors.

NBA Youngboy’s Lawyers Spar With Feds Over Key Piece Of Evidence Against Rapper

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The Feds are finally pushing back against NBA Youngboy’s attempt to have a crucial piece of evidence suppressed in his ongoing case for possessing a gun during a video shoot.

The Feds are hell-bent on securing an SD card containing the footage of the video NBA Youngboy and his crew were shooting that day.

In June, NBA Youngboy asked a judge to suppress the evidence prosecutors gathered against him. The rapper claims his Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment rights were violated.

Youngboy claimed his Constitutional rights were infringed upon after the Baton Rouge Police Department and the FBI launched an operation called “Never Free Again.”

On September 28th, 2020, the police raided a house on Chippewa Street. Members of the Never Broke Again and Bottom Boy Gorilla gangs had gathered at the residence to shoot a video.

Someone in the neighborhood called 911. The caller reported that young men were roaming the streets with guns. The cops arrived and found 14 firearms as well as a large amount of cash.

NBA Youngboy and 15 other people were arrested.

Youngboy, born Kentrell Gaulden, was charged with possession of Oxycodone, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of a firearm with controlled dangerous substances.

In an earlier filing, NBA Youngboy’s lawyer Drew Findling said there was no basis of reliability from the anonymous source who called 911.

According to Findling, the 911 call revealed nothing more than legal activity that was not threatening anyone in the neighborhood.

According to NBA Youngboy’s legal team, police never read him his Miranda Rights. They also say cops did not have a proper warrant to seize an SD card from the rap star’s cameraman.

The SD card in question contains footage of NBA Youngboy during the video shoot. Pictures from the shoot show the rapper handling some firearms, including a semi-assault rifle.

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The rapper’s lawyers want the evidence suppressed.

William Morris, the Acting United States Attorney in Baton Rouge, tells a different story.

Morris revealed the cops first went out to Chippewa Street on Sunday, September 27th, after a senior officer with the Baton Rouge Police Department received a tip from an informant.

When officers arrived, they encountered numerous individuals allegedly affiliated with the NBA and BBA gangs. Multiple people fled the scene when they saw the cops.

Officers eventually left the scene without arresting anyone on Sunday.

However, on September 28th, 2020, a second 911 call came in to report a bunch of rappers hanging in the street “with Uzis and AK guns just walking up and down the street.”

The cops claim that because they were there the day before without enough manpower, the Street Crimes Unit was called to assist with the second, unfolding incident.

This time, the Baton Rouge Police Department responded with more manpower. They allegedly encountered a chaotic situation.

The cops rounded up 16 individuals, including NBA Youngboy. The rapper is accused of failing to comply with officers and attempting to walk away from the scene.

The rapper was placed in handcuffs during what prosecutors called an “investigatory detention.”

The fact that NBA Youngboy refused to comply with police officers’ requests justified his initial detention. According to Morris, the rapper’s detention was legal under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

“Officers detained the defendant based on his evasive conduct, which was different from the conduct of the other detainees,” Morris explained.

The Baton Rouge Police Department maintains they held the rapper long enough to secure an active crime scene, obtain search warrants, and process those detained.

Prosecutors claim the cameraman, Marvin Ramsey, was filming the video on behalf of Atlantic Records.

In order to rely on the Fourth Amendment, a defendant has to “establish an actual, subjective expectation of privacy with respect to the place being searched or items being seized and whether that expectation of privacy is one which society would recognize as reasonable.”

According to prosecutors, the SD card and camera contained images owned by the rap star’s record label, Atlantic Records.

NBA Youngboy must work through Atlantic to use the footage to promote himself. Furthermore, executives at the major label testified that the rapper does not have full control of his image.

The Feds argue that Supreme Court precedent holds that property “used for commercial purposes is treated differently for Fourth Amendment purposes.”

A judge has yet to rule.

Swizz Beatz Splurged On His Manager For Her Birthday

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Producer and hitmaker Swizz Beatz splashed out on a 20-carat diamond bracelet for his manager and business partner’s birthday to make up for the fact he couldn’t make it.

Swizz Beatz, real name Kasseem Daoud Dean, has worked with Monique Blake for 15 years and previously gifted her with a Bentley to celebrate the sale of his Verzuz show to social network Triller.

She was already being feted for her successful management of his brand at a chic New York restaurant Cathedrale and because it was also her birthday, the rapper wanted to make sure he paid her the appropriate tribute.

He sent over a diamond bracelet said to be over 20-carats from Pristine Jewelers, according to Page Six.

“Thankful is an understatement! Always appreciative of the genuine love and support no matter how big or small as long as it’s genuine,” Monique Blake captioned a photo from her bash.

Swizz’s wife Alicia Keys commented with crown emojis.

Blac Chyna Claims Rob Kardashian Is Still Abusing And Threatening Her

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Blac Chyna has accused her former fiance Rob Kardashian of trying to force her to drop ongoing lawsuits against him and his family with threatening behavior.

According to new legal documents, the model and entrepreneur filed a new declaration in the assault and battery case filed by the “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star, claiming he is being “abusive” towards her over their ongoing legal issues.

“Since October 2017, my former fiance, Robert Kardashian, Jr. has verbally abused me in a threatening manner by repeatedly insisting that I must drop my lawsuit against him and his family after I repeatedly refused to drop my lawsuit against Rob for Revenge P### and against his mom and three of his sisters for Defamation and Intentional Interference with Contract.”

Rob took Blac Chyna to court in an attempt to gain custody of their three-year-old daughter, Dream, but Chyna insisted his application for full custody was “based on new lies” suggesting she was an “unfit mother.”

Kardashian sued his ex for assault and battery, claiming she choked him with an iPhone cord and assaulted him inside their Los Angeles home, while high on drugs and alcohol.

She fired back with her own lawsuit against Kardashian, claiming he shared intimate photos on social media without her permission.

She also filed a lawsuit against his three sisters, Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, claiming they intentionally got her reality show canceled by using their influence with the same network.

Rob has yet to respond to the new allegations.

Rare Tupac Photos Being Sold As NFT’s

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Rare snaps of late rapper Tupac Shakur are being released as an NFT.

The non-fungible token sale contains previously unpublished images taken during a release party for his debut album 2Pacalypse Now in 1992.

The sale is helmed by hip-hop journalist/photographer Lawrence’ Loupy D’ Dotson on the Open Sea platform, where fans can bid on 18 black-and-white pictures of the music icon.

Of the images, 17 are shots of Tupac, while the 18th edition is listed as a “Super NFT” collage comprising all 17 shots.

A framed print signed by Dotson will accompany each NFT, with part of the proceeds going towards planting trees in Tupac’s hometown.

It is yet to be confirmed whether this will be carried out in his birth town of New York, Oakland where he was raised, or Los Angeles where the star found fame.

“I bought a disposable, black and white 35mm camera from the Thriftys on the corner of La Brea and Rodeo,” Dotson said. “Later that night I got to Glam Slam, Prince’s old club on Boylston Street downtown. I couldn’t wait to see this brotha perform.

“I loved the energy he put out on stage as a backup dancer for Digital Underground; the same with his performance in the video when he dropped the verse on “Same Song.”

“I knew that he was going to give it up that night for his debut release party,” Dotson continued. “Surprisingly, there weren’t many people at the show: mostly industry execs and a few heads from the underground community.”

Now, he wants to “create a traveling exhibit of the collection” and showcase the images worldwide, adding: “(W)hen you look at these photos you can see it in (Shakur’s) eyes: the determination, the passion, the swagger, the shine.

“These photos show a side of the man not many people got to see. This ‘Pac wasn’t covered in jewels and Versace; this ‘Pac was humble and hungry. He knew what he was going for on stage that night, and that was to become the legend that he is.”

The NFT sale ends next Tuesday, November 30th.

Brooklyn Queen- “Poke it Out”

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Girls run the world, and 16-year-old Brooklyn Queen has taken her seat at the throne.

The young Detroit BMB Records artist made her debut in 2017 with the viral dance-friendly song “Keke Taught Me”, followed by “Beat The Baby”, “Emojis” and many other singles that catapulted the starlet into superstardom.

Her snappy Midwest delivery and no-nonsense lyrics are a stark contrast to her sweet “girl next door” appearance. 

Brooklyn Queen’s latest single, “Poke it Out,” produced by PopLord and Jupyter is about girls who just want to have fun. Her social media #pokeitoutchallenge also invites listeners to get up and dance. 

Brooklyn continues to show that she inarguably has what it takes to push Michigan to the forefront of rap music.

In a world where female rappers are finally receiving the respect and accolades deserved, Brooklyn aspires to continue progressing as a young artist and segueing into television and film as an actress.

The wildly popular teen influencer continues to make her mark on the world, boasting over four million TikTok followers, 1.7 million Instagram followers, and over 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube. Her loyal following, “The Queendom” continues to support the young starlet as she climbs the music charts and displays her artistic message to the world.

Check out “Poke it Out” below!

Teyana Taylor’s Daughter Junie Checks Rowdy Fans At Her Mother’s Show

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Teyana Taylor is part of a star-studded household and it seems daughter Junie is determined to let her star shine brightly.  

The “Gonna Love Me” singer and her daughter Junie, born Iman Tayla Shumpert Jr. was trending on Twitter after a clip circulated of Junie checking fans at a Teyana Taylor concert.  

Five-year-old Junie appeared with her mom onstage during her “The Last Rose Petal: Farewell Tour.” The mother and daughter were in the middle of their performance when Teyana spotted an altercation brewing in the crowd. “Hey, ain’t no f###### fighting when my baby performing,” she said.  

Junie was not about to let anyone acting up in the audience mess with her set. “Whoever is acting sassy, they need to get out,” she warned. She followed up with “Period pooh,” as Teyana Taylor nodded her head vigorously before breaking into laughter.  

Nevertheless, Junie, determined to continue, wasn’t done yet. “If ya’ll don’t play my music,” she informed the DJs, “I’m beating ya’ll up.” 

Social media was quick to react, pointing out that the apple never falls far from the tree.  

Teyana Taylor Wants to Give Kim Kardashian A Lap Dance

Meanwhile, it was a more adult Teyana Taylor performance that garnered headlines and the attention of Kim Kardashian earlier this week. The reality star posted a clip of the New York native giving DreamDoll a steamy lap dance as Lala Anthony looked on.  

Teyana Taylor got wind of this, deciding Kim’s lap is next in line and wrote on her Instagram Stories “You next.” 

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Still, the star power in the family doesn’t end there. Iman Shumpert, husband of Teyana Taylor, has been making moves himself on “Dancing with the Stars.” This week, the former NBA won the competition walking off with the Mirrorball trophy. 

“Thank you to everyone involved in this show, I met incredible people that I won’t forget or ever stop rooting for!” He wrote on Instagram. “To have done most the lifting all season and then be lifted off of my feet in triumph from this kick ass cast put a lot into perspective for me!”

Tyga Escapes Felony Charges In Domestic Violence Case

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Tyga has received some good news in time for Thanksgiving as it has been revealed that the rapper will not be facing felony charges in his domestic violence case. 

According to TMZ, law enforcement sources report Tyga’s case has been downgraded from a felony. Initially, the cops referred the rapper’s domestic violence case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. However, the L. A County declined to file charges against Tyga because the evidence did not rise to a felony.   

The L.A. County D.A says the case has been transferred to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. Therefore, the “Taste” rapper will dodge any felony charges though he could still be hit with a misdemeanor by the City Attorney.  

As AllHipHop reported last month, Tyga was arrested for domestic violence after being accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Camaryn Swanson. After turning himself in to authorities he was released on $50,000 bail.  

Camaryn claimed Tyga physically assaulted her and wouldn’t let her leave the property. She later posted pictures of her bruised face on social media.  

Camaryn Says She Was Mischaracterized

When the story made headlines, Camaryn took to Instagram and explained why she decided to address the situation publicly.    

“My intentions were never to go public with this,” she wrote. “Unfortunately ‘someone’ released a false narrative to TMZ painting me out to be somebody I am not, accusing me of things that did not happen and that I did not do. With that being said I took matters into my own hands and posted the TRUTH with proof tagging tmz AFTER they released the fake news.” 

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Meanwhile, “Chosen,” the hit song by Blxst featuring Tyga & Ty Dolla $ign just scored a Billboard radio airplay No. 1 topping the Rhythmic Airplay Chart. 

Watch Blxst – Chosen (feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Tyga) Below