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Lil Nas X Addresses His “Secret Love Affair” With A Married Man On ‘The Maury Show’

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Montero “Lil Nas X” Hill recently teased he would be a guest on the long-running Maury daytime talk show. Lil Nas X’s sitdown with Maury Povich included the “Industry Baby” hitmaker discussing his relationship with a married father.

Yai Ariza and his wife, Ashley Davidson, were also brought on stage for the confrontation with Montero. The episode featured the typical Maury moments: lie detector tests, paternity tests, on-stage arguments, shocking reveals, and outrageous reactions.

Lil Nas X, Yai, and Ashley’s appearances on the program were uploaded to the verified The Maury Show YouTube channel. The video’s description reads:

Montero and Yai are football teammates who quickly became lovers. Montero was shocked to discover soon after that Yai was married with a child. Now, Montero is here to tell Yai’s wife, Ashley, about their secret love affair. Maury will get the answers they need. Will Montero get exactly what he wants?

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The entire 21-minute Maury segment was an extension of the story told in Lil Nas X’s “Thats What I Want” official music video which centered around Montero and Yai’s relationship. The “Thats What I Want” visuals ended with a heartbroken Montero in a wedding dress left at the altar.

This week also saw GQ magazine name Lil Nas X as a 2021 Men of the Year cover star. The Grammy-winning Georgia native also took part in an on-camera interview where he spoke about his fashion history, including the much-talked-about three-piece Golden outfit at the 2021 Met Gala.

Drake Makes History By Having Two Studio Albums Spend 400 Weeks On The Billboard 200 Chart

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This has been a historic week for Drake. The OVO Sound frontman publicly settled his issues with longtime frenemy Kanye West, and he achieved a notable feat on the Billboard 200 chart.

Drake’s Nothing Was The Same spent its 400th week on the Billboard album rankings. The 2013 studio LP joins Take Care in the 400-week club, making Drake the first act in history to have two studio projects remain on the chart for that amount of time.

Nothing Was the Same debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 658,000 first-week units sold. Take Care also opened in the top spot two years earlier. Drake’s Grammy-winning sophomore set now sits at 454 weeks on the Billboard 200.

Kendrick Lamar’s 2012 masterpiece Good Kid, M.A.A.D City holds the record for the longest-charting Hip Hop studio album of all time. The Top Dawg Entertainment-backed effort currently sits at 472 weeks on the tally.

Curtain Call: The Hits by Eminem holds the Hip Hop record for most charting weeks. The 17-track compilation has totaled 554 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart since its release in 2005.

In addition, Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy is the longest-charting album by a female rapper. The Bronx representative’s debut studio LP rose to #121 on the latest Billboard 200, giving IOP its 188th week on the chart.

U.S. Attorney Releases Statement About R. Kelly Associate Receiving 8-Year Prison Sentence

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On November 17, United States District Judge Ann M. Donnelly sentenced Michael Williams to 96 months in federal prison. Williams, an associate of R&B singer R. Kelly, was convicted of attempting to intimidate a witness in Kelly’s own federal trial.

Prosecutors claimed Michael Williams, 38, tried to prevent the woman from cooperating with the government’s investigation in the Kelly case. Williams allegedly set fire to a vehicle at the home of the witness who also happened to be an alleged victim of R. Kelly.

“In a violent act designed to instill fear and stop a witness from testifying at trial, Williams set fire to the victim’s vehicle in the middle of the night while it was parked outside of a residence occupied by four adults and two children,” stated Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. “Intimidating witnesses and threatening the safety of crime victims undermine the very fabric of our judicial system and will never be tolerated.”

U.S. Attorney Peace continued, “This Office will bring all of its resources to bear against those who commit dangerous acts of violence to silence victims and interfere with the administration of justice.”  

Back in June 2020, Michael Williams poured gasoline around an SUV parked outside of a Florida residence where the victim-witness in the Kelly case was living at the time.

According to the government, Williams also made internet searches about the detonation properties of fertilizer and diesel fuel, witness intimidation and witness tampering, and countries that do not have extradition agreements with the United States. 

R. Kelly (born Robert Kelly) was convicted of racketeering predicated on criminal conduct including sexual exploitation of children, forced labor, and Mann Act violations in September. The 54-year-old Chicago native also faces federal child pornography and obstruction charges in Illinois.

RZA Announces Ol Dirty Bastard Biopic Is In The Works

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Rap legend Ol’ Dirty Bastard would have turned 53 on Monday (Nov. 15). To mark the occasion, two of his children Young Dirty Bastard and Taniqua Jones threw a celebration in his honor. 

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Fellow Wu-Tang Clan member RZA revealed that he is keeping the Brooklyn rapper’s legacy alive with a biopic commemorating his life, career, and impact on Hip-Hop culture.  

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RZA gave an interview to “MIC” to discuss the Sasha Jenkins documentary Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mice and Men and the successful Hulu series Wu-Tang: An American Saga. He revealed the OBD biopic, set to be a feature film, is part of a long-term plan he’s determined to see through.  

“The documentary was to capture the story as best we can in the reality of it, and then the TV series was to dramatize it,” he said. “The third tier of the plan, which I’m in progress of, is an ODB movie biopic. Like the five-year Wu-Tang plan, this was a five-year media plan that I concocted, I meditated on, and I’m striving to live out. So far, it’s working well.” 

Meanwhile, the Wu-Tang Clan co-founder has been keeping himself very busy making moves across industries. As well as a recent Wu-Tang Clan “3 Chambers” tour and collaborations with Cadillac and North Face, a comic is on the way. 

RZA recently announced a partnership with Z2 Comics to create a new graphic novel titled “Bobby Digital and the Pit of Snakes.”  

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Slated for release in May 2022, the comic is based on the character RZA first introduced to the world via his debut solo album “Bobby Digital in Stereo” in 1998. 

“Out of all my creative personas and alter egos, Bobby Digital is probably the best fit for comics and graphic novels,” RZA explained. “It’s a pleasure for me to collaborate with Z2 Comics and bring this lush world of creativity into the comic space. The readers are going to be hit with something they never seen coming. Bong – Bong.” 

Fake Drake Claims He’s Getting $5000 Appearance Fees, Says Drake Approves

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Images of a “Fake Drake” making appearances at events and taking pics with fans have made the rounds on social media.

In recent weeks, internet personality DJ Akademiks and Tory Lanez both posted the Drake impersonator making his popularity soar. Now, the 22-year-old Toronto native has scored a sit-down with Adam 22 of the No Jumper podcast to talk about his doppelganger hustle. “Fake Drake,” who goes by the alias of @IzzyyDrake on Instagram, said he’s getting to the bag and has a single and a tour on the way.  

He revealed the tour came about because he’s hired by promoters who can’t afford a Drake appearance. 

“People DM me like ‘Hey, you wanna come to my event?” he explained to Adam 22. “Because I can’t pay Drake, he’s too expensive. I’ll pay you $5,000’–$5,000 just to show up. They pay my Airbnb, they pay the flight. They hook it all up.” 

Fake Drake Said Drizzy’s Cool With It

According to @IzzyDrake, he heard from a mutual friend that the Canadian superstar is unbothered by “Fake Drake’s” hustle. He claimed the friend told him: 

“Drake was just like ‘It doesn’t bother me. It doesn’t affect me, let the guy get his bag. It isn’t affecting me.’… He didn’t really give a f**k,” he added.  

Furthermore, the impersonator said he’s just trying to make a living for his family, including his two-year-old twins.  

“I’m just being humble; I’m just doing my thing. I got kids–I’m doing this s**t for my family.” Before adding, “I didn’t study to become an artist. I didn’t ask for this life–it’s just like God’s plan, you know?” he quipped.  

Additionally, he said he owns a record label and is currently managing a couple of Canadian R&B artists and some punk rockers.  

@IzzyDrake took to Instagram to share a snippet of his new single, “Do Not Disturb,” out November 23. 

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Tidal Introduces Free Tier & Direct To Artist Payouts

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Tidal have revamped their payment model and subscription packages to include a free option for the first time ever.  

On Wednesday (Nov. 17) Tidal announced the rebrand of their streaming services offering the new free tier. Users can create memberships at no cost and listen to the full Tidal catalog with “limited interruptions.” 

Furthermore, an additional two tiers are tailored specifically for users who want higher-fidelity sound quality. HiFi offers improved sound quality, no ads, and offline listening for $9.99 a month. HiFi Plus comes in at $19.99 a month and introduces a groundbreaking new artist payment model. This tier also offers features, including direct-to-artist payments.  

“We’re working to create a place that is better for artists and their fans. Because we love music. And the artists who create it. And the fans who crave it,” it was announced via Twitter. “Today we’re sharing progress on some new stuff: TIDAL Free, $10 HiFi, Direct Artist Payouts, and Fan-Centered Royalties.” 

The streaming platform explained that HiFi Plus will allow users to put money directly into the pockets of their favorite artists.  

“New: Direct Artist Payouts. This program will give artists access to another payment stream by allocating 10% of monthly subscriptions at the HiFi Plus tier to each listener’s most streamed artist. Artists can now benefit directly from their biggest fans on TIDAL.” 

Another new addition is fan-centered royalties which are set to come into play in January 2022. Instead of the current aggregated system, “royalties will go to the artists that TIDAL users actually stream, so fans can directly support the artists they love. (What a concept, right?)” 

R. Kelly Associate Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison For Torching Victim’s Car

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An associate of R. Kelly received a sentence of 8 years in federal prison for attempting to intimidate one of Kelly’s victims by setting fire to her car so she wouldn’t testify against him.  

“Rolling Stone” reports Michael Williams, 38, was sentenced on Wednesday (Nov. 17) after pleading guilty to arson back in April. Williams set fire to the car of one of the women due to testify against R. Kelly in his racketeering trial.  

Despite the attempt to silence her, the victim, referred to in court papers by the pseudonym “Jane Doe,” went on to give evidence against the disgraced singer in August. During her testimony, she described in detail the sexual abuse R. Kelly perpetrated against her when she was 17 years old. Her evidence was key in securing a conviction against R. Kelly.  

The investigation found that Williams traveled 200 miles to Jane Doe’s home and set fire to her father’s car before fleeing the scene. A search warrant determined Williams had recently made Google searches linking him to the case. He searched for the victim’s address, information on detonating fertilizer bombs, and news about R. Kelly, “case law for tampering with a witness.” 

“In a violent act designed to instill fear and stop a witness from testifying at trial, Williams set fire to the victim’s vehicle in the middle of the night while it was parked outside of a residence occupied by four adults and two children,” United States Attorney Breon Peace said in a statement. “Intimidating witnesses and threatening the safety of crime victims undermine the very fabric of our judicial system and will never be tolerated. This Office will bring all of its resources to bear against those who commit dangerous acts of violence to silence victims and interfere with the administration of justice.”  

Jane Doe’s Statement

Additionally, Assistant US Attorney Maria Cruz Melendez read a statement from Jane Doe in the courtroom: 

“It is very unfortunate to see a man lose his freedom, however, the crime that was committed was not only vicious but disturbing. My mental state deteriorated tremendously due to fear, invasion of privacy, and trauma among many other things. Because of your actions, I live in fear and have had to relocate my entire life. In that home were not only adults but animals and children under the age of 10. My family is traumatized and has been in distress due to this unlawful act. I hope this life-changing event gives you time to reflect on your actions.” 

Former Girlfriend Of R. Kelly Shared Pictures Of Arson Attack

It is widely speculated that “Jane Doe” here is R. Kelly’s ex Azriel Clary. The Chicago native’s former girlfriend revealed she was targeted in an arson attack back in June 2020. She claimed someone set fire to her car and poured gasoline around the outside of her home.  

Talib Kweli Calls Kanye West A “Poser” In Response To Backpacker Comments

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Talib Kweli has responded once again to Kanye West’s “Drink Champs” interview calling him a “poser.” 

The “Get By” rapper took to Instagram sharing a clip of Kanye’s “Backpack Rap” comments and his response. 

“Poser (noun) – a person who pretends what he or she is not… an affected or insincere person,” Kweli captioned the post. “Real question- since when did we celebrate posers in hip-hop? I don’t even know whether to laugh or be offended anymore.” 

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Talib reinforced his feelings in another post after an IG user responded to his “Poser” post calling him “SALTY.” The New York native asked the fan, “Why you love posers?” 

“Dude came here to tell me to stop criticizing posers and then said he loves my group Gang Starr 🤣🤣🤣” 

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Earlier this month, Yeezy caused a stir claiming he was never a fan of Talib Kweli. He also said he was using the image of a “Backpack Rapper” to get ahead.  

“I’m sorry to all the backpack community,” Kanye said on “Drink Champs.” “Due to the fact that I was from the streets but I never killed anybody, it was just easier for me to pose like a backpacker, but I actually really love street n##### and don’t really listen to backpack music like that.” 

He added, “I apologize, once again, to Kweli. I’m sorry I never f*cked with your raps.” 

Last week, Talib Kweli took aim at Kanye via Instagram, shading him with a “Kanye West Ghostwriter Appreciation Post.” 

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The Black Star member shared photographs of artists including John Legend, Pusha-T, Rhymefest, and Lupe Fiasco.  

Meanwhile, Kanye seems in a conciliatory mood, so perhaps the pair can get back on good terms again. Yeezy and Drake recently took steps to end their longstanding feud, uniting for a “Free Larry Hoover Concert” on December 9.  

New York Senators Introduce Bill To Limit Use Of Rap Lyrics In Criminal Trials

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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A new bill hopes to restrict the usage of rap lyrics in criminal trials.

New York state senators Brad Hoylman and Jamaal Bailey are introducing the “Rap Music on Trial” bill to bolster free speech protections. The legislation seeks to raise the bar for song lyrics being submitted as evidence by prosecutors.

“Art is creative expression, not a blueprint of criminal plans,” Senator Hoylman said in a press release. “Yet we’ve seen prosecutors in New York and across the country try to use rap music lyrics as evidence in criminal cases, a practice upheld this year by a Maryland court. It’s time to end the egregious bias against certain genres of music, like rap, and protect the First Amendment rights of all artists. I’m proud to introduce this legislation so that New York leads the way in treating artists fairly, no matter their background.”

Rap lyrics have often been admitted as evidence of criminal behavior. But if the bill is passed, New York prosecutors would have to establish “clear and convincing proof” that a song’s lyrics were literal.

“The right to free speech is enshrined in our federal and state constitutions because it is through this right that we can preserve all of our other fundamental rights,” Senator Bailey said. “The admission of art as criminal evidence only serves to erode this fundamental right, and the use of rap and Hip Hop lyrics in particular is emblematic of the systemic racism that permeates our criminal justice system.”

He added, “In many cases, even the mere association with certain genres, like Hip Hop and rap, leads to heightened scrutiny in the courtroom and is used to presume guilt, immorality, and propensity for criminal activity. This bill will finally put an end to this grossly discriminatory practice by ensuring that there is a valid nexus between the speech sought to be admitted into evidence and the crime alleged.”

Senator Hoylman is hopeful the “Rap Music on Trial” bill can quickly make its way through the New York legislature. He’s optimistic the bill could be signed into law by June 2022.

Young Dolph’s Death Lead To Calls For Citywide Curfew In Memphis

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Two city leaders want a curfew to be enacted in Memphis following Young Dolph’s death.

Young Dolph was shot and killed at a local bakery on Wednesday. Tennessee State Representative London Lamar and Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr. pushed for a citywide curfew in wake of the tragedy.

“I’m making the suggestion to @CityOfMemphis @MEM_Council to implement a citywide curfew tonight!!” Lamar announced via Twitter.

Smiley issued a statement calling for a curfew and mourned the passing of Young Dolph.

“I’m grieving like every other Memphian right now,” he wrote. “Yet another tragedy, yet another murder due to senseless gun violence. Today, we lost a very talented Memphian and a star known all across this country. To be very honest and transparent, I am growing tired of issuing statements that speak to or highlight crime in our communities.”

He added, “I ask that you exercise care and caution in the days to come. Make smart decisions and be safe. I’m hopeful that the City of Memphis will implement a curfew to preserve the safety of all citizens.”

Lamar and Smiley’s requests came after Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland addressed Young Dolph’s death on social media. He implored his city’s residents to stay calm and let police investigate the murder.

“I ask for calm in our city to allow the Memphis Police Department to do their duty to capture those responsible,” he tweeted. “I’d also like to ask that motorists continue to avoid the area of Airways and I-240.”

“Up All Night” Has Turned Its Your Babysitter Into a Global Phenomenon

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Its Your Babysitter, a model, and artist on the rise, is also known as Ashleigh Skies. Her most recent single is called “Up All Night.” The song was crucial in launching her career as a musician in this circumstance. Fans from all around the world love this wonderful song.

In addition to “Up All Night,” Ashleigh has published an EP. In comparison to this single, the other songs are doing great. Every day, more music is streamed than we can keep track of. Ashleigh’s career has benefited greatly as a result of the EP. We must now wait and see what she has planned for us in the future.

“Up All Night” is a joyful song with a catchy tune. The song keeps you awake as the title suggests. The song debuted at the top of the music charts and hasn’t slowed down since. Only time will tell how much this song will help Ashleigh’s career.

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KNOW YA HIP HOP: MF DOOM, EPMD, And Boogie Down Production

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On November 17, 2021, the Universal Hip Hop Museum and AllHipHop.com are set to celebrate Hip Hop History Month by highlighting the late great MF DOOM, EPMD, and Boogie Down Production.

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The late great MF DOOM was one of the most creative Hip-Hoppers in the entire world. He was a gifted lyricist, a huge graffiti fan, and as a producer was a portal for all creative energies who still wanted to push boundaries in Hip Hop.

An original member of the rap group KMD, performing under the name Zev Love X, he consistently evolved from the late 80s to his death in 2020.

One way he bent the rules was by releasing albums under the pseudonyms King Geedorah and Viktor Vaughn. Even the mainstream acknowledged this “underground” icon. Variety described him as one of the scene’s “most celebrated, unpredictable and enigmatic figures.”

Fun fact: Though he was put on during New York’s Golden Era of Hip Hop, he was not originally from the Big Apple. Like Slick Rick, Monie Love, and 21 Savage, he was born in Great Britain.

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Friday, November 17, 1989, Hip-Hop legends EPMD and Boogie Down Productions featuring KRS-One put on a doubleheader of shows at the world-famous Apollo Theatre in New York.

The Blast Master had recently formed the “Stop the Violence Movement” in hopes of encouraging the community to end the senseless violence being committed.

He gathered some of the East Coast’s biggest names to come together on the song “Self Destruction” which debuted at No. 1 on the first-ever Billboard “Hot Rap Songs” and held the spot for ten weeks.

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Young Dolph’s Death Prompts Memphis Mayor To Ask For “Calm” In City

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The mayor of Memphis addressed his city in the wake of Young Dolph’s death.

Mayor Jim Strickland, who’s been in office since 2016, reacted to the passing of Young Dolph on social media. He conveyed his sympathy for the late artist’s loved ones and urged Memphis residents to stay calm.

“The tragic shooting death of rap artist Young Dolph serves as another reminder of the pain that violent crime brings with it,” he wrote on Twitter. “My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”

Strickland didn’t want to see any retaliatory violence. He asked his constituents to let the city’s police handle the murder investigation.

“To honor all victims of violent crime, I ask for calm in our city to allow the Memphis Police Department to do their duty to capture those responsible,” he pleaded. “I’d also like to ask that motorists continue to avoid the area of Airways and I-240.”

Young Dolph was shot and killed at a local bakery called Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies on Wednesday afternoon. He frequented the shop when he was in his hometown of Memphis.

According to the bakery’s owner, the Paper Route Empire rapper walked in to purchase some cookies on Wednesday. Someone drove up to the business and shot him around 1 p.m.

Young Dolph was 36 years old. He’s survived by two children.

Hip-Hop Mourns Young Dolph’s Death

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Hip-Hop suffered a devastating loss when Young Dolph passed away on Wednesday afternoon.

Young Dolph, whose real name was Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., was shot and killed at a local bakery in his hometown of Memphis. He was 36-years-old.

As word of Young Dolph’s death spread on social media, members of the Hip-Hop community mourned the loss online. Collaborators, peers and fans of the late rapper expressed their sadness over the tragedy.

Megan Thee Stallion, who worked with Young Dolph on the song “RNB,” was devastated by the news.

“I am sooo sick rn I am in disbelief!” she tweeted. “Praying for his family and friends ! Rest In Peace to my friend a true legend dolph.”

Gucci Mane and producer Drumma Boy also grieved via Twitter. Both men worked with Young Dolph on numerous tracks during his career.

“R. I.P. to my friend Dolph this broke my heart,” Gucci noted.

Drumma Boy added, “MY HEART HURTS. All i wanna see is us win mane us against us ain’t it… Sending my condolences to the Thornton family.”

The legendary LL CoolJ shared his condolences as well.

“Sending love to the family ,friends, & fans of @YoungDolph,” he wrote. “Rest in power young Brother. I pray your children and family are covered and lifted up by the almighty.”

Many more rappers, producers and other Hip-Hop-related figures reacted to Young Dolph’s passing on social media.. View some of their comments below.

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Young Dolph Murder Will Cause More Violence, Locals Fear

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Police and residents fear violence in Memphis, Tennessee, will escalate after the shocking murder of Reverend local rapper Young Dolph.

Young Dolph, born Adolph Robert Thornton Jr, was shot and killed in front of Makeda’s Butter Cookies bakery today (November 17th).

The rap star had just arrived at the bakery around 1:00 p.m. with an associate in his distinct camouflage Lamborghini.

After he purchased some cookies, an unknown gunman drove up and shot the rap star through the glass and killed him immediately inside the bakery, which he frequently patronized. 

Tragically, Young Dolph leaves behind three young children.

Hundreds of people gathered at the shooting scene, and one resident had an ominous prediction.

“This is going to grow into something even more. This is not the end. It’s not the end. This is going to cause a slew of retaliation because that was for nothing,” a local resident told Fox 13 at the scene of the crime.

“That’s a father. That’s a brother. That’s a son. That’s a nephew. Other than being a superstar, that’s somebody’s child right there. That’s somebody’s nephew right there. That’s somebody’s father right there,” the woman said.

During a recent interview with AllHipHop, Young Dolph explained how proud he was of the success of his record label, Paper Route Empire.

“I done built the whole team around me, and everybody’s doing good. Everybody’s profiting. Everybody’s healthy. Everybody’s wealthy. I’m just a kid out the streets and built some s### on my own single-handedly that dozens of people is benefiting off of. And I did it all by myself without having to go out of character and my element or go be a part of some s### that really ain’t me. I done did all this s### by being me. I’m satisfied.”

Witnesses at the scene were distraught after learning the shooting victim was Dolph, who was just as well known for his charitable actions.

Young Dolph gave away turkeys, Lamborghinis, and hundreds of thousands of dollars to his fans throughout his career. 

Dolph’s label Paper Route Empire was preparing to release a new mixtape by Kenny Muney on November 19th.

BREAKING NEWS: Young Dolph Shot And Killed In Memphis

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Rap star Young Dolph was killed today (November 17th) in Memphis, Tennessee.

The rapper pulled up to Makeda’s Butter Cookies in his Lamborghini with an unidentified associate. He was inside of the bakery buying cookies when an unknown gunman drove up and shot the rap star, killing him instantly.

Police are still attempting to figure out a motive for the deadly encounter. So far, the police have yet to identify suspects in the shooting as of press time. Today, hundreds of people gathered at Makeda’s Butter Cookies to witness the tragic scene.

Young Dolph jumped into the music business with his 2008 mixtape Paper Route Campaign.

As a solo artist, he dropped 19 critically acclaimed mixtapes. Dolph also dropped seven studio albums, including his most recent release Dumb and Dumber 2 with Key Glock.

Young Dolph was also a shrewd businessman. He was the CEO of his record label, Paper Route Empire, which included artists like Key Glock, Jay Fizzle, Big Moochie Grape, Kenny Muney, SnupenBandz, PaperRouteWoo, and Joddy Badass.

Unfortunately, violence played Young Dolph throughout his career, primarily due to a feud with fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti.

According to Dolph, the root of their dispute was Young Dolph’s refusal to sign with Yo Gotti’s CMG Records.  After several subliminal disses back and forth, Young Dolph dissed Yo Gotti on the song “Play Wit Yo B####.”

Not long after the release of the diss track, in February of 2017, men associated with Yo Gotti opened fire on Young Dolph and Charlotte, North Carolina, during CIAA weekend. 

Over 100 shots were fired at the rapper, but he escaped injury because he was in a bulletproof SUV. Young Dolph addressed the shooting in his second studio album, which was titled Bulletproof.

Yo Gotti’s artist, Blac Youngsta, and two other men were arrested and charged with six felony counts of discharging a weapon into occupied property and one count of conspiracy.

In September of 2017, a gunman opened fire on Young Dolph outside the Loew’s Hotel near Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue.

A 43-year-old suspect named Corey McClendon was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and was held on $1 million bail. However, McClendon was released the next day without being charged. An arrest was never made in the shooting. 

Young Dolph was critically wounded, but he eventually recovered. 

In October of 2018, an executive with CMG named Howard “Keon” Wright was sentenced to 10 to 14 years in prison after he admitted to shooting at Young Dolph during CIAA weekend. 

The charges against Blac Youngsta were dropped in May of 2019 because there was no scientific evidence linking him to the shooting.

Best Kept Secret MGMT Growing Exponentially In The Hip Hop Music Industry

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2021 has been a phenomenal run for Toronto’s own Best Kept Secret Management. With consistent persistence and top-notch focus, BKS has been working on a project including a lot of producers from their personal roster in collaboration with some well-known artists being released under BKS. With the current track record for BKS it is no surprise that we can expect yet another platinum hit.

Best Kept Secret brings to life real goals and showcases the raw uniqueness of their team with their lineup of super producers. 90% of the producers on BKS are sample makers and are collectively developing a major co-pub deal with one of their developing artists. Keeping 100% ownership of his masters with the world’s largest publishing company, BKS is on track for independent, unstoppable success.

BKS has been able to move so fluently through the industry by maintaining a disciplined mindset when it comes to work ethics. BKS has created a workplace that is very pure, positive, and honest. “We all have each other back running off of a family mentality. If someone’s energy isn’t on point, they won’t last long with BKS.”  BKS is very passionate about success and genuine vibes. Without these things being instilled in the minds of every team member there would be unauthentic vibes that conflict with what BKS stands for. 

2022 is looking very promising for BKS with highly anticipated releases coming down the pipeline. To stay informed of new releases and power moves, be sure to follow Best Kept Secret Management on Instagram via @bestkeptsecretmgmt

DaniLeigh’s Brother Wants To Shoot the Fade With DaBaby Over Alleged Abuse!

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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DaBaby is is the hot seat again…or is that his BM DaniLeigh? DaniLeigh, who just had DaBaby’s baby, now faces some minor assault charges for a fracas at the rapper’s home. “I didn’t want to address this until I knew my daughter and Granddaughter were safe. This is clearly a toxic situation and all we wanted to do was to get her out safely…God is on our side.”

Holy Sh#t! How does she know God is on their side? Does God pick sides? Anyway, this is a terrible situation that I hope they can get out of. Anyway, Dani’s brother just got into a car accident, but that did not stop him from hopping on social media and offering to shoot the fair one with DaBaby. He accused DaBaby of being a woman beater that calls the cops.

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I suspect…this is going to go left soon. Now, Dani was not holding back on social media either. Why is that the first thing people do?

The sister also made some sensational claims against DaBaby. Check that out below:

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Saweetie Talks Delaying The Release Of Her ‘Pretty B#### Music’ Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Saweetie fans have been waiting for the Californian to drop her debut studio LP. Pretty B#### Music was originally expected to arrive last summer, but the effort has yet to make it onto DSPs.

MTV journalist Dometi Pongo spoke to Saweetie at the 2021 MTV European Music Awards, and she was asked about the delay for Pretty B#### Music. It appears the “Best Friend” hitmaker is still finalizing the album.

“It’s dropping soon. Honestly, it was a body of work with no soul. So right now I’m working on the details because I really want the world to feel me,” explained Saweetie on the EMAs red carpet.

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Saweetie was the official host for this year’s MTV European Music Awards. She also took home the Best New trophy from the ceremony held at the László Papp Budapest Sports Arena in Hungary.

As Saweetie wraps up her work on the Pretty B#### Music album, Saweetie is also one of the high-profile acts who contributed to the Bruised soundtrack. Halle Berry and Cardi B curated the all-female project which lands this Friday (November 19).

In addition, Saweetie is the musical guest on this week’s episode of Saturday Night Live. The 28-year-old Warner recording artist is also up for Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist at Sunday’s American Music Awards.

Dave Chappelle Reacts To Being Uninvited To His High School’s Fundraiser

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Back in October, Dave Chappelle’s name was attached to positive headlines associated with his high school alma mater. Washington, DC’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts celebrated the legendary comedian at the time.

However, a scheduled fundraiser for Duke Ellington School involving Dave Chappelle was reportedly called off. Some students apparently took issue with comments Chappelle made about the transgender community during his The Closer special on Netflix.

The Duke Ellington School event, which was raising money for a new theater that was going to be named after Dave Chappelle, was initially planned for November 23. According to reports, a group of students threatened to walk out of the school in protest of Chappelle.

Dave Chappelle addressed supposedly being uninvited to his former school while on stage in Indianapolis last week. The Indy Star reports Chappelle repeatedly mention being “canceled” and specifically reacted to Duke Ellington School students planning a public demonstration.

“They’re canceling stuff I didn’t even want to do,” Dave Chappelle is quoted telling the crowd inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. He also reportedly said, “If you think you’re mad at me – remember, I didn’t disinvite you from anything.”

Several LGBTQ organizations took issue with Dave Chappelle using The Closer to promote TERF (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminism) which critics argue is a movement against transgender rights legislation. In response, Dave Chappelle publicly expressed, “If this is what being canceled is about, I love it.”