On Wednesday evening (Dec. 8), while in Inglewood, CA, Vincent “Slim 400” Cohran was shot. While en route to a local hospital, the emerging entertainer, would succumb to his fatal injuries. Upon arrival, he was pronounced dead. Thursday evening (Dec. 9), a disheartening video displaying his final moments has surfaced, via Poetik Flakko.
In it, malevolence is personified. Slim is seen sitting in a car on its drivers side. The stationary vehicle is parked in a driveway. Then an unknown assailant approaches the former YG affiliate. A gun muzzle flashes.
A cacophony of gunshots interrupts the evening. Flesh is pieced by incessant bullets. Regrettably, a soul is pried away from its vessel. As of yet, no suspects have been identified nor apprehended.
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Right now, words are not enough to manage this sudden grief. To the people who knew him best, AllHipHop. com expresses its encompassing condolences.
Last month, on November 26, Blac Chyna successfully hosted an all-black affair. Following the event, an after-party was held in a nearby hotel. This shindig went down in a Sacramento Sheraton Grand Hotel. Ron Knighton — who managed to secure an invite — makes some startling allegations. He states that Chyna held his friend against her will, this according to The Sun.
For over “20 minutes,” it is purported the unnamed individual was physically trapped inside of a hotel room. Profuse “crying and shouting” verified the woman’s desire to leave. Knighton then adds the reality starlet suddenly transformed into a “total bully.”
“The vibe immediately changed so at that point we thought it was best to leave — but when I went to walk out she shut the door behind me and kept my friend in the room,” claims Ron Knighton. A cell-phone video has captured some of this purported encounter.
#BlacChyna allegedly held a woman against her will during a drug fueled party. She is currently under police investigation pic.twitter.com/CmoTGcab4r
These accusations are astounding. “It’s not your fault. She’s high on cocaine and crazy,” he yells. Thus far, the reality star turned rapper, has yet to personally respond to these disparaging complaints. For that, she has people.
“This story is false. This latest false accusation of criminal conduct is just the most recent in a long line of false accusations against Blac Chyna. We are hopeful that one day people will stop falsely accusing Blac Chyna of criminal conduct,” so reads a statement to Page Six.
This declaration was sent from Lynne Ciani, the lawyer who represents BC. She continues, “Until that day, we will continue to disprove these false allegations to law enforcement and in the courtroom, if necessary.”
Questlove has curated a soundtrack for his acclaimed documentary Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised).
The Roots drummer selected 17 live performances from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, which is chronicled in his film, to create the album. Questlove and Sony’s Legacy Recordings will release the soundtrack on January 28, 2022.
“It goes beyond saying that you can’t have a monster music journey on film without an equally awesome soundtrack,” Questlove said in a press release. “The people demanded ‘more!’ So for the people, we bring you musical manna that hopefully won’t be the last serving. These performances are lightning in a bottle. Pure artistry! Enjoy.”
Questlove’s Summer of Soul soundtrack features music legends such as David Ruffin, Gladys Knight, B.B. King and Nina Simone. Ahead of the project’s release, Legacy dropped Sly & The Family Stone’s live rendition of “Sing a Simple Song.”
View the Summer of Soul tracklist below and pre-order the album here.
The Chambers Brothers – “Uptown”
B.B. King – “Why I Sing The Blues”
The 5th Dimension – “Don’t Cha Hear Me Callin’ To Ya”
The 5th Dimension – “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)”
David Ruffin – “My Girl”
The Edwin Hawkins Singers – “Oh Happy Day”
The Staple Singers – “It’s Been A Change”
The Operation Breadbasket Orchestra & Choir Featuring Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples – “Precious Lord Take My Hand”
Gladys Knight & The Pips – “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”
Jussie Smollett has been found guilty of staging a hate crime hoax.
A Chicago jury found Jussie Smollett guilty on five counts of felony disorderly conduct on Thursday. Although the verdict didn’t go his way, he was acquitted of a sixth disorderly conduct charge.
Jurors reached a verdict on their second day of deliberations. The trial began last week.
Jussie Smollett was convicted of class 4 felonies, which means he could be sentenced to up to three years behind bars. He previously had a clean criminal record, making it highly unlikely he’ll face the maximum sentence.
The Empire star was on trial for falsely reporting an alleged hate crime in 2019. Jussie Smollett told police he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in Chicago.
Two brothers, Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, said Smollett paid them $3,500 to stage the fake attack. According to their testimony, the brothers were told to rough him up and put a noose around his neck.
Jussie Smollett insisted the Osundairos were lying. He claimed the money was for meal and workout plans from Abimbola.
During testimony, the disgraced actor claimed their version of events was “100 percent false.” Prosecutors accused him of perjury.
The jury’s verdict bolsters the perjury accusations. Multiple legal experts note it could play a factor in the judge’s sentencing.
Eminem fans swiftly scooped up all of his limited edition Detroit Pistons apparel on Thursday.
Slim Shady teamed up with Bleacher Report to release exclusive Detroit Pistons jerseys as part of the company’s “NBA Remix” collection. The collaboration also included t-shirts, hoodies and hats.
Eminem promoted the launch of his Detroit Pistons collection on Thursday afternoon. About an hour later, his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg told fans the merchandise completely sold out.
“The @BleacherReport x @Eminem x @DetroitPistonscollab has sold out already thanks to all!” Rosenberg tweeted.
Eminem’s Detroit Pistons jersey was stylized with the team’s retro colors and a Slim Shady hockey mask added to the logo. The jersey had the name “Shady” listed on the back along with the number 313, which is the area code of Detroit.
In addition to Eminem, Bleacher Report dropped “NBA Remix” collaborations with Lil Wayne and Kid Cudi. Mitchell and Ness created a Young Money version of its New Orleans Jazz throwback jersey for Weezy. Cudi also repped his hometown with his spin on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ uniform.
Previous “NBA Remix” collections featured artists such as Outkast, A$AP Ferg and the late Juice WRLD.
View all of Bleacher Report’s “NBA Remix” items for sale here.
The Kanye West documentary jeen-yuhs will debut at the Sundance Film Festival.
Sundance announced jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy as part of its 2022 lineup on Thursday. The three-part documentary will be released by Netflix in 2022.
Netflix describes the Kanye West doc as “an intimate and revealing portrait of Kanye’s experience, showcasing both his formative days trying to break through and his life today as a global brand and artist.”
The upcoming documentary is directed by Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah, who’ve been working with Ye for over two decades. Earlier this month, the directors discussed the project in a sit-down conversation for Netflix.
“[It’s a] whole history lesson of music,” Ozah said. “We’re crossing generations in three films. At the end, Kanye is collaborating with artists that were babies. But the crazy part is that Kanye’s a through-line: still as relevant at the end as he in the beginning because his music passes the test of time.”
Simmons and Ozah’s Kanye West films will premiere alongside documentaries about Princess Diana, Al-Qaeda, TikTok and more. The Sundance lineup includes a Bill Cosby docuseries, which explores the question of separating the art from the artist.
The 2022 Sundance Film Festival is set to be a hybrid event. Online screenings and in-person events in Park City, Utah are scheduled to run from January 20-30, 2022.
Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz fought quite a fight Sunday with Gervonta emerging with yet another victory. Davis was even able to power through with an injured hand making quite an impression in Round 12.
With scores of 116-112, 115-113, 115-113, Davis remains undefeated.
Before all of the fight night action, Mayweather Promotions kicked off the evening with a star-studded, vintage carnival themed pre-fight V.I.P. event in the Staple Center’s (now Crypto.com Arena’s) Lexus Lounge.
Celebrities in attendance included Andre 3000, Yella Beezy, Saweetie, Lori Harvey, Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett, Kenny Smith, Paul Pierce, Schoolboy Q, Rome Flynn, Nav, Rick Gonzalez, and more.
Powered by Saitama, Crypto, Viwone, and BXNG TV, and executed by Dominique Simpson & CMPR Inc, the exquisite event marked the last event to be held at the iconic Staples Center (under the Staples Center name.)
This year, Nicki Minaj turns 39 years old. The “Seeing Green” wordsmith ensured to welcome The Barbz into her celebration. Yesterday (Dec. 8), an array of individuals, took time to wish the prolific MC a Happy Birthday.
“Say Happy Birthday to da Bad Guy,” insists the Queen pen’s IG caption. In a trio of tasty shots she serves the people. The postpartum physique is set out on stunning display. In one photo, she strategically balances a cake. This particular one finds her wearing a tiny pink thong paired with a sexy bejeweled body chain.
The next photograph boasts pure energy. In it, her magnetic smile trumps the prissy pumps. Bodacious curves, enhanced by an ample backside, makes the nearly nude photograph memorable. Nicki The Boss is on point.
Finally, in the last picture The Pinkprint rapper gives a nonchalant side-eyed glace. This snapshot suggests the most tiny move may erupt in an avalanche of cleavage. She is simply gorgeous.
In addition to the birthday cake, Nicki Minaj shares a sentimental montage of well-wishes. She states, “My fans said I never come online on my bday. I made it my business today to change that this year. Love you guys so much.
Rapper Travis Scott has finally shared how he really feels about the Astroworld tragedy, stating that he is “1000%” sure that he did everything he could to prevent the deaths of 10 people and the injuries of hundreds more.
In an interview with Charlamagne tha God, Travis Scott said that he didn’t know how mad everything was until hours later after the event and he was called to speak to the press.
He was also told by whoever was his “in-ear” to end the show after Drake performed.
During the exclusive sit-down with the Breakfast Club co-host, Travis shared that the night actually felt like any other night that he has performed.
“This night was just like a regular show, it felt like to me, as far as the energy. People didn’t show up there just to be harmful. People just showed up to have a good time and something unfortunate happened and we just need to figure out what that was,” Travis Scott said.
The chart-topper also explained that he didn’t feel responsible for the incident because he didn’t know people had been hurt — that badly.
According to Scott, he “didn’t know the exact details until minutes before the press conference.”
“People pass out, things happen at concerts, but something like that,” he added in disbelief.
How could he have known? The “Sicko Mode“ artist says that while on stage he could see the audience well, but when something seemed off, he stopped and tried to take care of the fans best he could.
“Anytime I could see anything like that, I did. I stopped it a couple times to just make sure everybody was OK.”
The 30-year-old shared that he didn’t hear people screaming in agony or fear during the show, “I just didn’t hear that.”
“Everything I physically [could], sure, yes. And, if knowing what was going on . . . you just wish you could have done something better. But, standing there, 1,000 percent,” he swears. “… You want to make sure fans get the proper attention they need. I just go off the fans’ energy. But I just didn’t hear [screams].
According to the New York Post, Travis Scott’s Astroworld tragedy is one of the deadliest live-music crowd events in American history.
Since its occurrence, 140 lawsuits have been filed, including a $10 billion “mass litigation suit submitted by 1,500 concertgoers naming Travis Scott, Live Nation, Apple Music, and Drake as responsible parties.
Compton, California rapper Slim 400 was shot and killed on the streets of Inglewood on Wednesday, December 8th.
According to police reports, the shooting took place around Manchester Boulevard and 7th Ave around 7:50 pm, and the victim was identified as the “Bruisin“ artist by TMZ.
In 2019, he was shot 9 times during a family trip to his hometown of Compton. In an interview, the rapper spoke about the incident, describing in detail what happened.
He shared, “I hit the ground thinking it was over. My family came out, kept me alive, talking to me, dragging me in the house while they still shooting … My family, love her to death for just saving me. I just feel like I’m blessed just to be here ’cause I could have just died then and there.”
This time, unfortunately, Slim 400 is not here to share the details about his life. As of publishing, no arrests have been made or suspects publicly identified.
Early Thursday morning, between 12:30 am and 1:00 am (EST) Fellow Mud Dollaz Mayor took to social media in tribute to his friend, posting a picture of his friend and captioning in denial, “Pull thru not tryna hear the Bs I’m hear’n pray for @slim400blk.”
The year is coming to an end, and the collective Internet has begun looking back at the standout people and moments of the last twelve months. For example, Google released its annual “Year In Search” which recognizes the top trending searches of 2021.
RIP DMX
Earl “DMX” Simmons passed away on April 9 at the age of 50. The Hip Hop legend’s death rocked the music world. Not surprisingly DMX came in at #1 in the “Passings” category and at #2 in the overall “Searches” category for the United States.
According to Google data, the NBA came in at #1 on this year’s “Searches” list. 22-year-old murder victim Gabby Petito (#3), acquitted 17-year-old murder suspect Kyle Rittenhouse (#4), and Petito’s fiancé Brian Laundrie (#5) also made the Top 10.
Hip Hop Performer Travis Scott Makes The Top 5 On Two Different Lists
Travis Scott found his name in countless news headlines in 2021 following the deadly Astroworld Festival tragedy in Houston. The rapper/producer also finished the year in the #4 spot of Google’s “People” category. Kyle Rittenhouse sits at #1 ahead of professional golfer Tiger Woods (#2) and Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin (#3).
Additionally, Travis Scott leads Google’s “Musicians and Bands” category for 2021. Country singer Morgan Wallen (#2), Pop vocalist Adele (#3), R&B crooner The Weeknd (#4), and Hip Hop businessman Dr. Dre (#5) rounded out the Top 5. Bobby Shmurda (#9) and Lil Nas X (#10) were listed for “Musicians and Bands” as well.
A Lot Of People Were Interested In KimYe’s Divorce Drama
At the moment, Hip Hop megastar Kanye “Ye” West and reality show veteran Kim Kardashian’s marriage appears to be on the rocks. The online gossip surrounding the pending KimYe divorce pushed West and Kardashian to the peak position of “Celebrities Searched Together.”
Rumored new couple Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson were #3 on the “Celebrities Searched Together” list. Kanye West and Jeffree Star were falsely linked at one point this year as well, causing the Donda album creator and the androgynous cosmetics entrepreneur to land at #4.
Google’s Year In Search 2021 Featured Several Rap Songs
When it comes to the top trending 2021 searches for “Songs” in the United States, Hip Hop acts had a good showing. “Wants and Needs” by Drake (#4), “WAP” by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion (#6), and “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” by Lil Nas X (#9) made the cut.
Best New Artist Grammy nominee Olivia Rodrigo placed several of her Sour album tracks on the “Songs” list. Rodrigo scored the most entries with “drivers license” at #1, “good 4 u” at #3, and “deja vu” at #10. Plus, Squid Game topped the “TV Shows” list, Black Widow topped the “Movies” list, and Among Us topped the “Games” list.
It’s clear that Atlanta rapper Lil Baby is a streaming juggernaut. The Quality Control Music recording artist continues to rack up end-of-the-year honors from the world’s biggest music streaming services.
For example, Vevo revealed Lil Baby was the most-viewed act in America from December 1, 2020 to December 1, 2021. The “Voice of the Heroes” performer also topped the same Vevo list last year.
Lil Baby’s 770 million Vevo views came in first place on the “Year In Review 2021” recap for the United States. He was followed by The Weeknd (559 million views) in the runner-up position.
Hip Hop Dominated Vevo’s USA Top 10 Artists List For 2021
Veteran stars Future (#3; 481 million views), Chris Brown (#4; 476 million views), and Drake (#8; 428 million views) did well on Vevo in the States too. Doja Cat (#7; 429 million views) and Lil Nas X (#9; 382 million views) also made the platform’s Top 10 most-viewed artist tally.
Plus, Lil Nas X secured the first two positions on the U.S. and global Vevo Engagement Chart with “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” at #1 and “Industry Baby” featuring Jack Harlow at #2. The Engagement Chart ranks videos according to the most likes, shares, and comments across the Vevo network.
“In 2021, fan consumption and engagement with music videos continued to yield many insights about the vital nature of the music video in driving, shaping, and reacting to cultural moments,” states Alan Price, Vevo’s Chief Executive Officer.
Price adds, “And artists such as The Weeknd, Doja Cat, and Ariana Grande collaborated with Vevo to further develop their visual catalog and storytelling through Vevo’s original content series, such as LIFT and Official Live Performances.”
In addition to being Vevo’s Most Watched Artist for 2021, Lil Baby also achieved tremendous success on Apple Music. The 27-year-old southerner occupied the top two spots on that streamer’s 2021 Top 100 USA Chart as a guest feature on Drake’s “Wants and Needs” and Pop Smoke’s “For the Night.”
So far, Verzuz delivered Teddy Riley vs Babyface, Erykah Badu vs Jill Scott, Brandy vs Monica, Gladys Knight vs Patti LaBelle, Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole, Earth, Wind & Fire vs The Isley Brothers, and Chaka Khan vs Stephanie Mills.
Could another live R&B-focused faceoff be in the works for the popular internet series? If it were up to singer-songwriter Johnny Gill, he would like to share a stage with three of the most celebrated Soul performers of all time.
Johnny Gill recently made an appearance on Roland Martin’s Black Star Network. Martin asked Gill who he would like to potentially match up with in a Verzuz style showcase.
At first, Johnny Gill mentioned the late Teddy Pendergrass. The member of the R&B groups New Edition and LSG went on to offer the names of three living legends.
“I would probably say my uncle – Uncle Charlie,” responded Johnny Gill, referring to Charlie Wilson of the Gap Band. Gill added, “Uncle and Frankie Beverly. And even [Keith] Sweat. Sweat’s catalog is insane.”
Keith Sweat of LSG already went head-to-headwith another New Edition representative for Verzuz. Back on July 1, the “Make It Last Forever” hitmaker battled Bobby Brown as part of an event presented by Essence magazine.
Johnny Gill would enter the Verzuz arena with classic tunes such as “Rub You the Right Way,” “My, My, My,” and “Wrap My Body Tight” in his repertoire. He could likely draw from New Edition and LSG’s respective discographies as well.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia took part in the most recent Verzuz battle. Both acclaimed Hip Hop collectives performed live from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on December 2.
Despite any tension Joe Budden and Gille Da Kid may have had in the past, the Jersey rapper turned podcaster is willing to go head-to-head against the Philly native.
Gillie Da Kid initiated the conversation while interviewing Akademiks earlier this month. While a “Verzuz” clash between the two isn’t necessarily on the cards, Gille said he would “sweep” Joe Budden “under a f*ckin’ rug” if it ever was.
Joe Budden, never one to shy away from potential beef, took to his podcast to address the situation. He and his co-hosts played a clip of Gillie’s remarks and Joe made his feelings clear – he’s down for the challenge.
“Now, what I will say before this pod ends…Gillie Da Kid, Wallo, Million Dollaz Worth of Game. I’ll oblige,” said Budden. “I will. Who knows. Could be right. Gillie, I will do a Verzuz with you, I will.”
However, Joe Budden was realistic about the likelihood of getting a call from Swizz Beats and Timbaland.
“Neither one of us are big enough to ever make it to the Verzuz stage, but I’m cool with that. We could do like a mixtape Verzuz. Leave all the major album joints out. We don’t need ‘Pump It Up’ or ‘Yeah That’s Us.’”
Furthermore, Joe Budden is willing to make it happen on a smaller scale and would give Gilly a home-court advantage to make it happen.
“Both doing great in podcast land. I’ll do a Verzuz with you if you want,” Joe continued, offering to meet Gillie on his home turf in Philadelphia. “We can do it wherever you feel most comfortable at. I’m down!”
Onika “Nicki Minaj” Maraj and her partner, Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, are currently involved in a serious legal fight. A woman named Jennifer Hough sued the couple for alleged stalking and intimidation.
Jennifer Hough claimed the Pettys and their associates essentially threatened her in order to get the former New York City resident to recant her story about being raped by Petty at knifepoint in 1994. Hough’s accusations of harassment first came to light in late 2020.
Kenneth Petty served four years in state prison after being convicted of attempted rape by force in 1995. Jennifer Hough was 16 years old at the time of the assault. As a result of the conviction, Petty must register as a sex offender in any state where he resides.
According to TMZ, Nicki Minaj’s legal team insists Jennifer Hough is a liar who is just out to get money from the superstar rapper. The attorneys apparently presented an alleged text message from Hough to Minaj that was supposedly sent after Hough said she had to change her number to avoid contact with the Pettys.
The celebrity news outlet reports:
The crux of their argument lies in a couple different inconsistencies they say lie within Hough’s account of things — namely, her claiming she had to change her phone number due to the alleged harassment she was receiving from Nicki, plus the claim Nicki’s team had reached out to her brother with a $500k offer if she recanted in a written statement… Nicki says the text read “US Marshalls are asking questions!!!” The lawyer draws a conclusion from this — Hough wasn’t actually trying to hide her number from Nicki at all (contrary to what she alleges). Nicki’s team thinks it makes it clear she wasn’t scared and is just looking for a payday.
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Nicki Minaj Made Several False Statements About Jennifer Hough Before The Lawsuit
In addition, Nicki Minaj used her Queen Radio show to wrongfully suggest that Jennifer Hough is a Caucasian woman who falsely accused a Black man. Minaj clearly said “but white is right” while talking about the case, implying Petty was the actual victim of a racist legal system.
Jennifer Hough Went Public With Her Intimidation Accusations In 2021
In January, Jennifer Hough publicly showed her face for the first time since making the harassment allegations against Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty. Hough also appeared on The Real talk show in September to discuss the alleged torment and the pending lawsuit.
“What they did to me and my family wasn’t okay,” said Hough on The Real. “It wasn’t right and it doesn’t matter how much money you have. It doesn’t matter what your status is. You can’t intimidate people to make things better for you.”
Two of the most successful stars in Hip Hop history are uniting to help present the “Free Larry Hoover Concert” on Thursday, December 9 at 8 pm PT. Kanye “Ye” West and Drake will perform at the event.
In addition to streaming on Amazon Music and Amazon Prime Video, the “Free Larry Hoover Concert” will also be available in selectIMAXcinemas for one night only. Tickets are available now at www.tickets.imax.com.
Kanye West is using the showcase to raise awareness about prison and sentencing reform. The benefit concert will also support legal reform and community advocates including Ex-Cons for Community and Social Change, Hustle 2.0, and Uptown People’s Law Center.
“We’re extremely proud to be working with Kanye and Drake on this historic concert in support of a cause they are both so passionate about, and to collaborate across Amazon for this epic entertainment event,” says Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios.
Steve Boom, VP of Amazon Music, adds, “We’ve built a home for the most important live-streaming events, and seeing these global superstars on stage together will be a can’t-miss event for fans around the world.”
Twitch Will Also Stream The “Free Larry Hoover Concert”
The “Free Larry Hoover Concert” will stream live from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. It will also be available on-demand on Prime Video following the live event on Thursday night.
“Kanye and Drake have spent their careers pushing boundaries and defining culture, and we’re excited to give fans around the world a front-row seat to this concert,” states Tim Hinshaw, head of Hip Hop and R&B for Amazon Music. “We have made Amazon Music and Prime Video destinations where artists can make their most ambitious ideas a reality – this concert is just the latest example.”
Amazon also partnered with the Twitch video service to live stream Kanye West’s first headlining show in five years. Over the past twelve months, the music category on Twitch reportedly grew 550% year-over-year.
“It’s rare to be able to bring two of the biggest cultural icons together on one stage for our customers across the globe,” says Alaina Bartels, talent synergy & specials, Amazon Studios. “As the home for talent, whether it’s a developing artist or a household name, we’re constantly focused on building opportunities for them to reach fans in exciting new ways. We can’t wait for our audiences to watch this special event.”
Kanye West has already made an unprecedented impact in the fashion world and has long since made known his desire to dominate the industry. His next move could do just that. He is being tipped to take over one of the most sought-after spots in the fashion game.
Reports suggest Kanye West is gearing up to become the creative director at luxury designer label Louis Vuitton. Virgil Abloh occupied the role of artistic director for menswear before his untimely death last month. Abloh battled a rare form of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma before he passed away on November 28 at age 41.
According to British tabloid “The Sun,” Kanye West feels indebted to the trailblazing designer. They report that Ye wants to continue Abloh’s vision at the helm of Louis Vuitton.
“Kanye is devastated about Virgil’s death because they had been friends for years and worked together a lot,” a source told the outlet on Wednesday (Dec. 8). “They shared a similar vision and now Kanye feels he owes it to Virgil to continue his work at Louis Vuitton.”
Kanye West attended his Abloh’s memorial in Chicago earlier this month and was pictured from row with Kim Kardashian. The pair also attended his posthumous show for Louis Vuitton in Miami last month. The pair have been friends for over a decade after interning at Fendi together in 2009.
Elsewhere, the crew for Kanye West‘s “Free Larry Hoover” concert are working nonstop to finish construction ahead of tonight’s performance. TMZ reports that a team of 200 is working round the clock to complete the mammoth $10+ million (estimated) production.
Alicia Keys’ appearance on “Drink Champs” has reignited one of the most talked-about viral music moments. That stage invasion by Lil Mama!
“Drink Champs” hosts, N.O.R.E and DJ Effen are known to ask the questions the people want answering and their latest guest was no exception. True to form, N.O.R.E asked, “How mad was you with Lil Mama when she f##### up y’all performance?”
“The truth of all the truths — all I know, we was on that stage,” Alicia Keys replied. “Jay was here, I was here. In my head, I was such a gorilla at the time and I was like, ‘This is what’s happening. I’m going to destroy this record tonight.’ … Somehow, however she got over here, I didn’t even bear witness to.”
While the “Falling” singer missed out on Lil Mama’s impromptu appearance, HOV did not. It was clear for all to see that a stony-faced Jay-Z was fuming. Something else Alicia Keys was unaware of until the performance was over.
“The whole show I was iced — so focused on making it amazing. I went backstage and Jay was like, ‘So, you ain’t see that?’ And I was like, ‘What?’” Jay-Z found it hard to believe Alicia Keys was oblivious to what has just gone down, “And he was like, ‘Nah, you ain’t just see what just happened?’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, we killed it. That’s what happened.’”
Unpopular opinion but Lil Mama made that Jayz and Alicia Keys performance iconic because most people would of probably forgot about it if it wasn’t for Lil Mama lmao
One user joked Beyoncé stopped attending awards shows because of the drama.
“This is the real reason why Beyoncé stop going to award shows, Taylor and Kanye moment was on the same night and then lil’ mama too ?! Queen was like ‘no, that s### is too ghetto.’”
Alicia Keys is over it and has previously revealed that she has forgiven Lil Mama for acting like the excited, passionate teenager she was at the time.
Freddie Gibbs and Akademiks look set to settle their online war of words with a big-money boxing match.
The controversial media personality and podcaster addressed calls for him to step in the ring with Gibbs and said he’d be down. During a recent appearance on “Million Dollaz Worth Of Game,” he was asked whether he would settle things with Freddie Gibbs in a celebrity boxing match. Ak’s response – he can go toe-to-toe “with any of these n***as.” However, while he said he would take any opponent, it has to be for the right price.
Freddie Gibbs saw a clip of Ak’s interview and tweeted, “Let’s do it.” Though it’s not the first time the “Gang Signs” rapper has called out Akademiks for a fight, this time he wanted to make it official.
Freddie Gibbs showed how willing he is to trade blows with Ak with an animated appearance on ESPN’s “Jalen & Jacoby.”
According to Gibbs, the match-up is fixed and told the hosts, “I’m training for a fight right now.” Before they could ask who his scheduled opponent is, Gibbs said, “DJ Akademiks.” Furthermore, the Gary, Indiana native doesn’t think Ak can hold a candle to him in the ring. “I’m a solid 185 (lbs.). DJ Akademiks a soft 204 (lbs.) so I think that we could make that fight happen. He announced it yesterday that he wanted to do a celebrity boxing match. We could donate it to charity.”
It really is about more than money for Freddie Gibbs. As well as giving away potentially huge prize winnings, he wants to see Ak gone from social media and rap period: “I don’t want no money,” he explained. “If I win, I just want Akademiks to delete his Instagram and delete his Twitter and leave the rap game.”
However, Gibbs says the tensions between them aren’t serious. “It ain’t a real beef, I’ll say that,” he noted. “We can definitely get that celebrity boxing match on and donate it to charity.”
While Akademiks has remained silent on Freddie Gibbs’s challenge so far, he was trending on Twitter Wednesday (Dec. 8) for other reasons. Ak got into it with a model during a recent appearance on “Fresh&Fit” podcast. The pair engaged in a shouting match and Ak insinuated she pulled a gun on him after being asked to leave the show.
Musicians who can acclimate to new barriers while maintaining a steady workflow are, in most cases, the ones who set the most notable example. A recording artist known in the industry as German Castelo has done just that. He carved a lane for himself after emerging as one of Mexico City’s youngest acts to rise to critical acclaim in 2020. In addition to establishing a robust network in Latin America and the US, he showcases his distinctive and innovative compositions through collaborative studio efforts that foster Latino culture’s presence with mainstream appeal.
He’s young, spirited, and a massive influence on those in his circle. Nowadays, it’s rare to come across artists who pack worthy content and have a game plan. But, on the other hand, talents like Castelo have an intrinsic power to unite individuals by purposely coalescing themes of traditional Latin music and contemporary trends––niches that many find familiar in his music.
German Castelo’s devotion to his craft, family, and faith have been a staple in expanding his reach–and the fact that he never expects much in return is a virtue many realize. His influence will keep moving hearts, and his passion will keep burning.
