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Freddie Gibbs Accepts Boxing Match Against Akademiks On ESPN

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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 Tells ESPN Ak Is “Soft”

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.  

Recording Artist German Castelo Fosters Mainstream Appeal to Latino Community

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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.

J Prince Explains How He Orchestrated Kanye West & Drake Reunion Concert

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Kanye West and Drake will reunite on stage tonight (Dec. 9) in L. A for the “Free Larry Hoover” benefit concert thanks to J Prince. 

The long-standing tensions between the two superstar rappers ended last month after J Prince intervened. The pair met in Toronto, squashed their beef, and announced plans for a reconciliation concert. The concert aims to bring awareness to prison reform and justice for incarcerated Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover. 

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The Rap-A-Lot Records CEO said fans have Larry Hoover to thank for the reunion. It was him who “planted the seed.”

According to J Prince, “He wanted to see Kanye and Drake come together in the name of peace. His son Larry Jr. was hanging out with Kanye a lot, and of course, Drake is my son, but [Larry Hoover] planted the seed, and I watered it.” 

During an interview with Billboard on Tuesday (Dec. 7) J Prince detailed his conversations with Ye and Drizzy that led to the peace treaty. Prince said contrary to the jokes flying around at the time, he didn’t have to coerce Kanye to meet with Drake during that meeting inside the church. 

Prince “Kept It Real” With Kanye

“It was an interesting conversation, but the furthest thing from the truth regarding any kind of force,“ he noted. “I heard all kinds of rumors, and that was the furthest thing from the truth. To me, that moment was what I called an ‘anointing moment’ — because none of it was planned. It wasn’t planned where we had that meeting in that particular church, but me being a man of God, I couldn’t deny the invitation to actually meet him.”

He said he “kept it real” with Ye and was brutally honest with him, something that J Prince said resonated with Kanye. The pair bonded after Kanye told Prince, “I ain’t ever had anyone ever talking to me like that.” 

How J Prince Got Drake On Board For The “Life-Saving Event”

J Prince “painted the bigger picture” to get Drake on board. “I let him know that this is a moment and movement that can save lives,” he explained. “I believe by Drake and Kanye being an example, as two of hip-hop’s top artists, that lives would be saved.” 

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He continued and said setting an example for others to follow “meant something to Drake.” Once the “life-saving event” was in motion, “everything is icing on the cake after that, because he never envisioned things like that. So I had to tap into a power greater than the anger or whatever these guys had for one another.” 

Ultimately, J Prince said fans are in for “a historical show and an enlightening concert.” “Well, I was shocked and surprised last night when I went to the stadium and saw the stage. It seemed like it was about fifty feet high, and was basically covering the whole field.” He added, “I can only imagine what’s going to on on a stage this big.” 

Premier – Musical Artist Clark Williams: Touring, Fan Love and Breaking Barriers.

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Music is a universal language—and art form that transcends all human boundaries. If you listen to songs in only your native language, you might miss out on some of the world’s most compelling styles and genres. For example, Clark Williams is a US-based recording artist who showcases music that surpasses these cultural barriers. He invites people to join him on his musical journey and is for the people.

When it comes to rehearsal and hitting the stage, Clark Williams is committed to giving his audience an experience.  On one of his most recent tours, he performed “sad.” Williams stated, “He loves the electricity one feels at a concert when people from all walks of life have gathered for the common purpose of watching an artist perform. Everyone is connected at that moment.” and Williams calls that a “beautiful thing.”

Always being for the people, Clark Williams never ceases to live up to the momentum that drives his platform. Instead, paying homage to his roots, fused with his contemporary residence––he and his team are tapped into the streets and on the ball regarding industry trends. 

Clark Williams is a sure-fire force in the music world, don’t miss out on his new music, events and live performances. 

JHANGY, the Korean Musician Who Raps in Nigerian Languages

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Music doesn’t need a language to touch the heart. Irrespective of any barrier, music can connect with the soul and convey the artist’s message. This is why musicians and singers from different corners of the world connect to people and heal them through music. Singer and rapper JHANGY is one such example who is enthralling his audience with Nigerian raps. 

Jang Emmanuel Chukwudi Sungee is a Nigerian-Korean rapper who adopted the stage name JHANGY. Being brought up in Nigeria, JHANGY felt naturally attracted to the country’s hip-hop culture and fell in love with the African beats. He can speak three different Nigerian languages and also raps in them. During his childhood, Jhangy’s favorite pastime was listening to music. He was so drawn to it that he even penned down a few lyrics at the age of 12. As a kid, JHANGY could not discover his true passion, but as he grew up, it was natural for him to choose music as a career. 

After graduating from a music producing and sound engineering school, JHANGY started navigating the music industry. Initially, he started by winning several street rap contests and even wrote lyrics for popular artists in the country. After a while, JHANGY realized the importance of earning an audience and took to digital media to showcase his skills. He started by creating music independently and uploading it on Spotify. His songs earned loads of positive responses from the listeners and garnered thousands of hits on the platform. 

Jhangy, now 24, is a verified artist on Spotify with more than 7K average monthly listeners. He is known for his original and fresh music that reflects a part of his soul. JHANGY loves to share his real-life experiences with his audience through music. This is how he has developed a personal connection with his listeners, healing them with his music.  

Among his recent releases were “Gangster Love,” an enthralling single with over 15K hits on Spotify, followed by “Hating,” with over 10K hits. Another single by JHANGY titled “Girls Love” is also a popular track on the platform. Jhangy’s signature style of blending contemporary hip-hop rap with subtle tones of Afrobeats has helped him become distinguished in the industry. 

JHANGY is working hard on his upcoming projects to present something fresh and interesting to the audience. JHANGY believes in creating an authentic sound, and there lies his success as an artist. He is completely in love with music and wants others to be fascinated by his craft.  The young artist aspires to be a role model to other people. He wants his songs to motivate people to never give up until they succeed. He believes in trying and failing rather than not trying at all. 

He still considers himself a newbie in the industry who has a lot more to learn and even more to create. JHANGY dreams of performing live in front of an audience and making them move to his tunes. He wants to continue creating good music to make people fall in love with his style.

Cordae Announces ‘From A Bird’s Eye View’ Album Release Date In Style

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Cordae revealed the release date for his next album by doing his best Steve Jobs impression.

The Atlantic Records artist dressed up like Jobs and staged a faux Apple launch in an announcement video published on Wednesday. Cordae proclaimed his sophomore album From A Bird’s Eye View would drop on January 14, 2022.

“This is a day that I’ve been looking forward to for two and a half years,” he said in the 45-second clip. “As a creative and an innovator, we must always aim to outdo ourselves.”

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Cordae hasn’t unveiled the tracklist for From A Bird’s Eye View, but an Apple Music pre-order page shows it contains 12 songs and two bonus tracks.

Two singles, “Super” and the Lil Wayne-assisted “Sinister,” are confirmed for the album. “Gifted” featuring Roddy Ricch is listed as one of the bonus cuts.

Cordae’s upcoming LP will be his first project since the Just Until… EP, which dropped in April. The four-track release featured collaborations with Q-Tip and Young Thug.

From A Bird’s Eye View serves as the full-length follow-up to Cordae’s debut album The Lost Boy, which was released in 2019. His first studio LP peaked at No. 13 on Billboard 200 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.

Revisit The Lost Boy below.

Dame Dash On Fiancée Giving Him An Engagement Ring: “I Loved It”

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Dame Dash was delighted to receive an engagement ring from his fiancée Raquel “Rocky” Horn.

In an interview with entertainment journalist/podcaster Allison Kugel, Dame Dash opened up about his future wife providing him with his own engagement ring. The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder also explained why he and Horn haven’t tied the knot yet.

“I loved it,” the Hip Hop mogul said regarding the ring. “It was beautiful. She had already accepted my engagement. We’ve asked each other to marry each other so many times, but it’s my tax problems. We are almost there. We have a baby and we are so in love. It just goes without saying.”

Dame Dash added, “We want to get married, but I just have to get my taxes right, and we would probably be married already if it hadn’t been for COVID. I tried to get married so many times in Vegas, but Rocky said her mother would kill her. We are very untraditional people but with traditional sensibilities.”

During the conversation, Horn jumped on the video call to show Krugel the ring. Dame Dash’s fiancée then detailed why she made the purchase and how she gifted it to her longtime partner.

“I’ve been wanting to give him that,” she said. “Damon’s birthstone is emerald, and I’ve loved emeralds since I was a little kid, so it was a really special thing, and I got it for him for an engagement ring. I thought, ‘Why do girls always get the engagement ring?’ So, I got him an engagement ring too and he loves it. I didn’t get down on one knee. I just surprised him with the jewelry.”

Dame Dash began dating Horn in 2015 and officially proposed to her earlier this year. Horn gave birth to the couple’s first child together in November 2020.

Warren Mckamey, Better Known as ATM Man Man Is The Quintessential Top-Tier Lyricist.

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After seeing him featured in the Source, my people reviewed his latest track entitled, “Boss” and they were quite pleased, to say the least.  Once ATM Man Man dives into his verse he quickly smooths over any quibbles about authenticity or if he is a legit solo artist.  His up-tempo and surgical delivery is well-paced and concise, as there is nary a wasted simile or metaphor to be found.   

Once apart of the hip hop group cash camp that was signed to universal records in the early 2000s, ATM Man Man is now managed by Rich Jay (@richjaythe_music_manager) and the two seem to have struck gold together.  Fresh off of “talent show” dubbed a lyrical exercise with world renowned lyrist King Los, ATM Man Man is back captivating hip hop fams both old and anew with his latest release “Boss.”   

The spark to chase a dream can happen early on in an artist’s life. When he was just a child, ATM Man Man was already deeply immersed in hip-hop. He was freestyling and writing raps and recording them over cassettes tapes while he was still at South Waco Elementary.

His lyrics are handled most elegantly when he uses drug production and dealing as a metaphor for his own influence and creativity on Boss: “Got wait (weight) like a ps2 loading, feeling like the rock all these boes (pounds of marijuana) I be throwing.”  His lyrics easily go over the head of the casual music listener but those that understand creative word play cannot have enough of ATM Man Man’s music.  His ability to use double entendres are reminiscent of early lil wayne tracks.

Aside from the brilliant drug/street poetry, the production work from Paul Rogers of Addict of sounds studios flawlessly captures the true esscesse of hip hop.  It is mastered to perfection Allowing the track to be consumed by its audience how ATM Man Man intended it to be.

As we dig deeper into who ATM Man Man is, we find that the title of the track suits him very well as he is a self-made millionaire living in the Fort Worth area of Texas.

Boss take us through nonstop punchlines and double entendres.  The video shot by iconic is just as entertaining as the lyrics as ATM Man Man is shown as a boss handling unruly employees.  It is great seeing an artist that is not afraid to show himself in videos that show off their personality.  I mean how many times have we all watched the same video, waving guns with a bunch of fellas?  It is great to see an artist breathing fresh air into the hip hop and music video game.  

ATM Man Man has making quite a name for himself and I do not see the momentum stopping any time soon.  If you have not already, we encourage you to check out ATM Man Man and his music.  We promise his track Boss will not disappoint.  We expect him to signed to a major soon!

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Rapper Lil Troy Survives Fiery 18-Wheeler Crash In Texas

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Houston rapper Lil Troy has finally spoken out on surviving a life-threatening 18 wheeler fire on the I-10 in Texas.

Once a Billboard charting artist, the voice behind “Wanna Be a Baller” almost lost it all in his new career as a trucker on Monday, Dec. 6th.

The owner of Birklett Trucking Company, a company he created in Missouri City, spoke exclusively to ABC 13 about how God and his quick thinking saved his life.

He said, “I think God has a better plan for me.”

“Right before I got ready to exit, I started to see fire and flames coming up from the hood. I was like, ‘Oh, I got to get out this truck.’ You know what I’m saying? It’s fire!” he explained.

The rapper, whose real name is Troy Lane Birkett, said that he pulled the truck over and big rig before it was engulfed in flames off the Fry Road exit. Firefighters were called to the scene.

“It took them a while to put the fire out. While they were there, it went ‘Boom’ again! So, I thank God for the fire department,” Lil’ Troy said. “They came and made sure nobody else got injured at the same time.”

The only things he had left from the fire were his keys, his phone, and a pair of glasses.

A fire so big might make one believe this is not the lane for him … maybe he should go back to rapping. Troy is clear that at 55, he is committed to his new life, and this accident will not deter him.

He is already working with the insurance company to get another vehicle.

“If you notice, I hit the highway making money the fly way. You know what I’m saying? Truck driving is the new way,” he said.

Z-Wayne Releases “Please Excuse My Absence”

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Coming off a hiatus, Washington D.C. MC Z-Wayne releases his new project titled Please Excuse My Absence, which showcases an older, more mature version of him that is not afraid to curate heartfelt and transparent music.

Composed of 10 tracks, PEMA is undoubtedly the D.C. native most compelling and transparent work from him to date.

What’s music like?

Think of an enticing mix of Rod Wave, Roddy Ricch, and Z’s own flair through this body of work. Features on the project are Young Moe and NSC Kai.

“It’s all for my son and to be a good role model for my community,” Wayne said. “During my break from music I thought about life and what I needed to do to better my mental health for my family and I. No longer will I be just to be ‘lit’ pursuing rap music, but to be an icon that the kids can look up to.”

It serves as a reintroduction to Z from his younger days making his breakout hit “Ibaka” from music due to new fatherhood and adjusting to a world that’s dealt with a global health pandemic.

With more music set to drop after this, PEMA sets to begin the rise of Z-Wayne as a relatable rapper full of talent. PEMA is available on all platforms.

A break is needed sometimes to procure your best work and Z-Wayne fully embraced his artistry with this release.

Flavor Flav Has Domestic Battery Charge DROPPED

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A domestic battery charge against Flavor Flav has been dismissed in Nevada.

Flavor Flav pleaded no contest to a lesser charge of coercion after admitting he took his girlfriend’s cellphone during a domestic dispute. The 62-year-old rapper, whose real name is William Jonathan Drayton Jr., was ordered to pay $640 in fines for the nonviolent misdemeanor.

“Mr. Drayton and his family are grateful to bring an amicable close to this matter and appreciate everyone’s support as he continues his one-year journey of sobriety,” Flavor Flav’s lawyers David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld said in a press statement.

The Public Enemy hypeman was arrested for alleged domestic violence in October. Police responded to a disturbance at his home in a Las Vegas suburb and booked him on a battery charge.

A criminal complaint accused Flavor Flav of poking the alleged victim in the nose, throwing her down and taking her phone. The woman’s name was redacted in court and police documents, but she was identified as someone dating the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and the mother of one of his children.

Flavor Flav has a history of domestic violence. He spent a month in jail for assaulting his then-girlfriend in 1991.

He was also accused of threatening his then-fiancée’s 17-year-old son with a knife in 2012. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor attempted battery and was ordered to take a domestic violence counseling course in 2014.

Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and a Leash, Oh My: IMPOSSIBLE Beef!

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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On Friday (Dec.10), Rick Ross is set to drop his latest studio album, Richer Than I Ever Been. As usual, Meek Mill, has been helping to promote the project. So, where’s the beef? The rock-solid journalists at MediaTakeout News allege that, “Meek and Ross have been beefing now for years.” It also purports, on his new album, Ross “disses” the Philly MC.

To bolster these claims, MTO News — which employs the utmost integrity standards — also insists, “Meek wants Ross to let him out of his contract, so that he can sign to Jay Z’s RocNation. But Ross is refusing to let Meek go, unless Meek pays him a HUGE fee.” Oh my, is this the Impossible Beef of which the hard-hitting news outlet speaks?

Perhaps, the Scooby Doo detectives at MTO are on to something. Meek’s Twitter has since disappeared. Someone grab, Shaggy–where did it go?

THEN, there’s also a photo. Its accompanying IG caption includes “Philly X Brooklyn Vibes.” Yes, sir. MTO‘s cunning deductive power decides this constitutes the Expensive Pain purveyor’s longing to join Roc Nation. Ruh-Roh!

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In addition, MTO offers more uncontroverted evidence. It asserts that the Biggest Boss lyrically dismembers the “On My Soul” rapper. “Little Havana” contains the caustic lyrics.

“… N##### souls being sold and still on a leash / Roger Goodell boy, he in a corniche / I was really throwing money, I really saw Meech / And I let them rappin’ n##### get closer to Meek / It ain’t bottle made the most, but let’s make a toast / ‘Cause a lot of n##### told and kept it on the low…” – Rick Ross

In summation, MTO makes bold declarations. It alleges that a soulless, financially-strapped Meek Mill is big mad. Is he “on a leash,” tangled in a costly MMG contract? So, is this beef good? Or, is it purely impossible?

IN-L Is The Creative Doing It All In The Music Industry

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Nathaniel Lamont White was born and raised in Liberty City, Miami, Florida. After completing his studies throughout his adolescent years, he enrolled in the military where he was stationed in Washington D.C. and Norfolk, VA. Throughout this time, his passion for music was influenced by producers, rappers, singers, songwriters, and DJs from the 90’s to the modern era. Eventually, it grew into a dream that he would later pursue under the alias IN-L which symbolizes his love for music and the love that his fanbase has for his artistry.

IN-L began releasing music in September of 2021 but has already achieved the milestone of releasing over 40 songs, charting twice on the Apple Music charts. He is versatile across multiple genres including R&B, soul, pop, EDM, hip hop, alternative, and indie, among others. As his catalog manifests his recognition in the industry, IN-L continues to bring the heat. His latest project, performed by the artist, Leeny Pearls, was written, produced, and arranged by IN-L.

Its inspiration came from his struggles and experiences through poverty while growing up in the Sugar Hill projects in Miami Florida. It’s an expression of all he’s been through but also a beacon for those enduring the same hardships. IN-L aims to motivate listeners to keep fighting no matter what, always reaching for their dreams, never quitting on themselves. The lyrics are authentic, speaking on those moments where you feel abandoned by those around you. Ultimately, IN-L uses the song to uplift any going through it, reminding them that everything they need to overcome is within them.

There are many creatives in the industry, but none quite like IN-L. His catalog is proof of that fact. Follow him online and be sure to check out his present and upcoming projects.

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“It’s Our World”: 

“Keep Your Body“: 

Apple Music: 

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Instagram: @producerinl

TikTok: @inlproducer

Tidal” @IN-L

Spotify: @IN-L

Rich the Kid Ordered To Pay Fashion Nova Hundreds-Of-Thousands Of Dollars

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It seems that troubled rapper Rich the Kid is back in the news … and it ain’t for music.

A new lawsuit alleges that the “Breakin’ U Off” artist will be breaking off clothing retailer Fashion Nova six figures after reneging on a deal.

According to The Blast, a default judgment will require RTK to dish out $132,637.75 to the famous brand —$100,000 in damages, $29,526 in interest, and $3,111 in fees associated with the case.

In 2018, at the height of his career, Fashion Nova hired him as a celebrity ambassador.

For his services, the company gave him a $100,000 advance. His responsibilities as an ambassador included doing some promotions, shout-outs on his social media, and a mention in one of his upcoming songs.

Apparently, he did none of this.

When the lawsuit was first filed, RTK remarked that “S–t is crazy m########### tryna sue a n#### left and right” and that “It’s time for us to promote ownership, not that slave s###.”

But a Los Angeles County Court believes that the people suing him are in the right, affirming that he did in fact, break his endorsement contract.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, Rick the Kid has a history of breaking his contracts.

In 2020, his management sued him for not honoring a contract winning over $1 million.

A California judge granted Blueprint Artist Management, the former management company for Rich the Kid, a default judgment. In total the “No Loyalty” rapper has to cough up $960,614 in damages + $143,696.28 in interest + $873 in costs, for a grand total of $1,105,183.28.

Originally, Blueprint Artist Management sued Rich the Kid for $3.5 million, claiming that he owed them for their services. The firm noted that they signed him three years ago in May 2017 to a potentially lucrative deal that would have allowed them to reap 20% of his gross income.

Their grievance is that the emcee has not paid them $960,000 in commission + an additional $500,000. According to the complaint, Blueprint “repeatedly demanded the payment of its long-overdue Commissions” but Rich refused to pay them according to their agreement.

Rich the Kid has not commented on his most recent loss in court.

Master P Explains Why He His Son Hercy Decided To Leave Tennessee State After Injury

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People really want to support HBCUs … but sometimes the lack of resources plays a significant part in why quality students go to white schools or transfer out.

That at least is the case for Hip-Hop mogul Master P’s son.

The No Limit founder has raised outstanding student-athletes, ballers that could write their tickets to any D1 school. To “level the playing field,” he allowed his son Hercy Miller to attend Tennessee State and play in their basketball program.

However, after the school failed to provide proper attention to Hercy after he injured his hip during the season’s first game on Nov. 9 against Alabama A&M, the “Make ‘Em Say Ugh” chart-topper is yanking his son from the school.

“We’ve got a great program at Tennessee State, we’ve got great people, we loved the culture, we just don’t have enough trainers,” Master P said in a statement. “We don’t have enough medical people to take care of what needs to be taken care of. We don’t have the technology that the Dukes and all these major universities have. An injury like this could have been prevented.”

According to The Tennessean, the injury almost ended the young man’s promising career.

Four days after he suffered the injury, the school’s medical team cleared Hercy to play in the next two games against Norfolk State (9 minutes) and Fisk (17 minutes).

Master P, as a concerned parent, pushed for his son to get a second opinion and even took him to a specialist.

“The specialist said if we would have waited any longer he probably wouldn’t have been able to play basketball anymore because next his ACL was going to go out and all other kinds of injuries,” Master P said.

Despite him taking his son out of the program, Master P is not bashing the school. Instead, he pointed to the lack of funding that Historically Black Colleges and Universities receive from donations, endowments, state and federal funding.

“That’s when I said I have to bring awareness to what’s going on at all these HBCUs — underfunding with no resources. I’m going to be with all the HBCU programs to bring awareness to this but I’m not going to sacrifice my son’s career and his future.”

The school begs to differ. They say that the issue is not lack of funding.

TSU director of sports medicine Trevor Searcy said, “The issue is not that we’re underfunded at all. It’s actually the opposite. The issue is that since (athletics director Mikki Allen) has been here we’ve been growing and when you grow your facilities have to grow as well and that’s what we’re in the process of doing now.”

To that … Master P called b#######.

He said, “How can we help HBCUs if we’re going to sugarcoat the truth? Then we are failing the next generation. What do we need to fundraise for if staff members are saying we have everything we need?”

Dr. Dre Stars In Grand Theft Auto Online Story Expansion

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Dr. Dre is coming to the world of Grand Theft Auto Online.

Rockstar Games has announced a story expansion called The Contract, which prominently features Dr. Dre. The update casts the Aftermath Entertainment founder as a character in the popular multiplayer game.

The Contract brings back Franklin Clinton, one of Grand Theft Auto V’s main characters, for a story centered around Dr. Dre. In the expansion, Clinton runs a “celebrity solutions agency” and gets hired to help out the Hip Hop mogul.

Grand Theft Auto Online players are given a mission to recover Dr. Dre’s lost phone, which contains unreleased music. The previously unheard songs include a collaboration with Anderson .Paak, who’s also a character in the game, and Snoop Dogg.

The unreleased music isn’t just part of a storyline either. Players will get to listen to Dr. Dre’s songs on the radio stations in Grand Theft Auto Online.

Rockstar Games says it’s adding “an eclectic new radio station from some very special guest hosts, huge first-of-their-kind updates to existing radio stations including a ton of new and unreleased exclusive tracks from Dr. Dre and a heavy-hitting line-up of artists, plus additional opportunities for agency work including choice hits for players willing to get their hands dirty, plus new weapons, vehicles and much more.”

The Contract is scheduled to be released on December 15. Learn more about Grand Theft Auto Online’s upcoming expansion here.

Tristan Thompson Wants Gag Order for Maralee’s Mouth

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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Yesterday (Dec. 9), Tristan Thompson requested an emergency gag order. This, is in response, to the salacious paternity suit involving Maralee Nichols. The defensive move will prevent more mess from hitting the public. As court proceedings progress, neither party shall publicly discuss its intimate details.

First off, the Kings center believes the former fitness trainer is a certified sack-chaser. He attests she solely desires, “to achieve some sort of notoriety and gain for herself in this lawsuit,” this according to TMZ. To bolster his point, he contends that phony social media posts and media appearances keep spewing strategic lies. He contends that these fibs focus on himself and on his family.

So now, the ballsy baller wants the first-time mother to ante up. A $35,000 bond suggests that any slip ups will be paid out. Regarding the entire case — discovery and evidence — she will be financially responsible if she jeopardizes the confidentiality order.

Last week, People reported on the successful delivery of Maralee’s son. Of which, she alleges that Tristan is the father. If, so, this will be the third child for the NBA player. Thompson’s eldest son, Prince, is four year old. His mother is Jordan Craig. While, Khloe Kardashian is the mother to his three year-old daughter named True.

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In addition, to these legal actions, she faces the obligations of motherhood. Hopefully, to their issues, the pair will find an amicable solutions.

The National African American Gun Association (NAAGA) Talks Hip-Hop, Ahmaud Abery & Kyle Rittenhouse

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Features
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Phil Smith, the President of the National African American Gun Association, is an unlikely candidate to lead a movement advoating for Black people to exercise their 2nd Amendment Rights. Smith, a graduate of the University of California at Davis, became a gun enthusiast a few years ago and turned around and founded NAAGA. NAAGA wants “to have every African American introduced to firearm use for home protection, competitive shooting, and outdoor recreational activities,” according to the group’s mantra. The group is unapologetically pro 2nd amendment organization, but also has roots deep within the community. To put it bluntly, they want Black people to legally exercise the right to be educated gun owners in order to build a stronger community that is able to protect itself.

With members in every state in the U.S.A., tens of thousands of Black people are on the same frequency as Smith and his aim to “expose, educate, and motivate as many African American men and women.” As for the membership, he also says that the largest group of members consists of Black women and he has women like Kia Glenn in key positions. “We have a strong desire to become proficient with firearms – training and education. We want to become well-versed with the laws in our respective states in order to protect our homes and our families,” Glenn said. “We want to walk to our cars alone, or at night without the feeling of being helpless should someone attempt to attack us.”

Phil Smith of NAAGA talks to Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur about a myriad of topics surrounding the issue of gun ownership. He talks about reaching out to Hip-Hop heads, talking to kids, what guns truly mean to Black people, and even the not-so-nuanced differences between other organizations like the NRA. Moreover, he talks about recent headline-topping topics like the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and Kyle Rittenhouse. Smith lays out his plan for his organization, including adequate training for potential gun owners.

Wiz Khalifa Partners With Liquid Death To Promote Mountain Bong Water

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Pittsburgh-bred emcee Wiz Khalifa is one of the most well-known marijuana enthusiasts in the world. He even has his own popular weed strains, products, and concentrates called Khalifa Kush.

The “Black & Yellow” hitmaker is making more cannabis-connected business moves. Wiz Khalifa partnered with the Liquid Death water company to promote the brand’s Mountain Bong Water.

The Mountain Bong Water collaboration was inspired by Wiz Khalifa filming himself pouring Liquid Death into his own bong. That Instagram video served as the catalyst for a relationship between Khalifa and Liquid Death.

“I loved collaborating with the team on the video and seeing everything come to life,” says Wiz Khalifa. “The idea came from a smoked-out team brainstorm and something that’s true to my daily life! I only smoke the best weed from Khalifa Kush so it would only make sense to pair it with the best bong water from Liquid Death.”

A description for Mountain Bong Water on the Liquid Death website reads:

What makes Liquid Death Mountain Bong Water different from our original Mountain Water? Absolutely nothing. We literally just added the word “bong” to this page. You get the same great mountain water from the Alps with the same natural electrolytes in the same infinitely recyclable aluminum cans. But Wiz Khalifa likes putting it in his bong so we thought you might too. However, our lawyers say we should make clear that you should never buy a bong, think about a bong, write the word bong, say the word bong, or even draw a bong. In fact, close out of this page right now.

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Dame Dash Recalls Diddy’s CCNY Stampede Tragedy While Discussing Astroworld Festival

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Ten people lost their lives as a result of the catastrophic crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld Festival. Hundreds of others were also reportedly injured during the Travis Scott-hosted concert.

Local authorities are said to be investigating the incident. Meanwhile, Travis Scott and other organizers are facing multiple lawsuits, including a $10 billion suit filed by Brent Coon & Associates on behalf of 1,547 Astroworld Festival attendees.

The Astroworld Festival disaster is not the first time people were killed by a crowd crush while attending an entertainment event. Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon “Dame” Dash recently appeared on Allison Kugel’s Allison Interviews podcast, and he spoke about losing an acquaintance in a similar circumstance.

“This stuff happens. It happened with Puff at the basketball game. I was there. Like seven people died. They got smothered,” recalled Damon Dash. “I’ve seen that happen. I’ve actually lost friends in situations like that. I would hope that it’s not intentional.”

Nine People Died From A Crowd Stampede In 1991

A total of nine people died from a crowd stampede at a celebrity basketball game that took place at the City College of New York (CCNY) on December 28, 1991. Over seven years later, a New York State Court of Claims judge ruled the City University of New York institution was responsible for 50% of the damages.

The judge held the CCNY event’s promoters – Dwight “Heavy D” Myers and a then-largely unknown mogul-on-the-rise named Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs (aka Diddy) – liable for the other 50%. However, the ruling had no legal effect on Heavy D nor Puff Daddy because the Court of Claims only deals with cases against the state.

“I feel sorry. It’s a tragedy and a terrible thing. I wasn’t there. I don’t know the homeboy [Travis Scott]. I can’t blame nobody, but those things have happened. I’ve been a part of those kinds of tragedies,” stated Damon Dash during his interview with Allison Kugel.

He continued, “I’ve seen what it looks like to see people get smothered in the confusion and the chaos that comes with it. I’ve actually been in that atmosphere. I actually know what it feels like to be in that situation. I was in the stands because I got in early, but they all got stuck in the staircase and s###. I lost my friend from school. Her name was Dawn and she died.”

Travis Scott Faces Backlash For Encouraging His Fans To “Rage”

Many critics placed a significant portion of the blame for the Astroworld Festival tragedy on Travis Scott. The Houston-raised rapper faced backlash for continuing his set for a full 40 minutes after officials declared the festival a “mass casualty event” and for attending an after-party at Dave & Buster’s later that evening.

Plus, faultfinders pointed to Travis Scott’s history of encouraging his fans to “rage” at his concerts. Scott was sentenced to one year of court supervision after pleading guilty to reckless conduct charges after his actions at the 2015 Lollapalooza festival.

The JackBoys frontman was also arrested on suspicion of inciting a riot in Arkansas two years later. He eventually took a plea deal for a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge in that case. Other violent crowd surges happened at Travis Scott events in 2017 and 2019 as well.