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Dallas Artist Emaj Delivers Fashion Inspired Single “Supreme”

Today Dallas-based R&B talent Emaj has returned with new music for fans with his single “Supreme.” After releasing three albums in a short period of time this Texas vocalist is back again showing everyone why his sound is the truth and why there should be more attention on the bubbling hot bed of talent that’s in the Dallas Fort-Worth region. 

Developing his sound in the rich delta blues region of Texas, where Jazz, Blues and R&B has deep roots, Emaj has lived all over Dallas and has a pulse on his city and its lively music scene. 

“I’ve pretty much lived in every part of Dallas and lived in every part of the city.  I know a little bit about every area of the city,” Emaj explained. “The music scene here is very broad, you got your jazz and you got your rap, you got your rock, and I attend a lot of these events. A lot of these events are top notch. I feel the Dallas scene as far as music is really underrated. I advise people to come out and experience it for sure. I think it’s starting to catch a lot of people’s attention, but as far as producers I don’t think that they are underrated. The J Whites, the S-1’s and people like that are definitely getting their shine.”

When describing his sound, Emajsaid that his sound is difficult to pin down but that it’s like, “a medicine cabinet to soothe your soul.”

“My sound is diverse, you can’t put my sound in one category. I look at my sound and how it impacts people and so I look at my music as medicine and the medicine cabinet is my catalogue. A person can go into my catalogue and pick out whatever they want to soothe their soul. That’s how my song ‘Something Real’ impacted people.”

According to Emajand from what fans have said in the comments on social media the song “Something Real” had a big impact on it’s listeners and helped many people battle through tough times during the COVID-19 crisis. 

“I got so many so many replies. You know, emails about how it helped people through what they were going through in life. You know, it even reached people that were incarcerated. At one point, somehow it got to them. You know when they got released they reached out and said like, “you helped me through my situation or whatever.” 

The song is basically like, you have the idea of this relationship in your head. And you come to find out that it’s not what you thought it will be.  I help people through relationship complications. I just help them build strength man. And that’s, that’s pretty much my whole purpose in this life is just pretty much just to bring peace, bring happiness, bring that type of energy to the soul. Because a lot of people need that, especially in these times, right?”

With his focus now shifted to album mode, Emaj is focused on releasing more music. Having spent time working on production and songwriting instead of recording new material, Emaj has a lot to get off his chest as he closes out 2021 and tries to keep the fans happy. 

“I think my goals are just to release more music.  It’s been awhile since I released music. I’ve been in the studio songwriting and working in the production department lately. And, I’ve been getting a lot of DMs and a lot of emails that are like, ‘when you dropping something new?’ You know, even though I dropped like three albums literally last year,” Emaj said laughing.  “But you know people, you know, they, they want that music man. You know, that’s my plan for this year. To drop three or four records before the end of the year along with some video content. The fans need that now with everything that has been going on.”

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Tray Chaney Crafts Amazing Musical Ode To Nurses In Covid-19


Rapper/Actor Tray Chaney is most known for his portrayal of Kendrick in Bounce TV’s#### “Saints And Sinners”, Poot in the landmark television show “The Wire”, & O in Amazon Prime movie “Secret Society.” However, in the past few years, he’s managed to make tremendous strides on BET Jams, Revolt, and other esteemed outlets as an MC. Having released several music videos on his Dedicated Father Series YouTube page, Chaney has successfully carved out a niche for himself in Hip-Hop. 

 Today, Tray Chaney and nurse/film maker Robyn Roots unveils the brand new music video from the Award-Winning Documentary  “2020 Year Of The Nurse”  Shot Edited, Directed By @iamdonjuan – produced by @knottylandmusic The video captures Chaney and Roots expressing their love to all the nurses who showed up on the frontlines through fear and pain while we experienced the worst pandemic in history. Nurses and other front line worker forged ahead despite the struggle of Covid-19, Black Lives Matter, discrimination, and mental health along with nurses risking their own life. 

Filmmaker Robyn Roots said, “People will never understand the sacrifice because it’s a calling you will never know. We showed up & we Salute the nurses who survived and died because we never realized this journey.”

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Ye Dedicates Sunday Service To Victims Of The Astroworld Disaster

Ye dedicated his latest Sunday Service to the victims of the Astroworld disaster.

Ye and his Christian gathering returned on November 7th – with a live stream edition available on platforms including YouTube.

The latest installment paid tribute to the eight people who died, and the hundreds left injured in a stampede during Travis Scott’s set at his music festival in Houston, Texas, on Friday (November 5th).

Before the gospel choir performed live, a message read: “Sunday Service dedication to the loved ones of Astroworld.”

In the description, a note read: “Let’s get back to a peaceful state of mind with this service dedicated to the lost lives at Travis Scott’s Astroworld.”

Travis has been left “absolutely devastated” by the tragedy.

The star – who has three-year-old daughter Stormi with Kylie Jenner – was on stage when the crowd surge took place, and he later expressed his support for the families on social media.

In a statement posted on his Twitter account, the Hip-Hop star said: “I’m absolutely devastated by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival.

“Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life. I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need. Thank you to Houston PD, Fire Department, and NRG Park for their immediate response and support. Love You All.”

Subsequently, Travis vowed to “assist” the families of those who died at the festival.

He said on Instagram: “Everybody continue to keep your prayers. I mean, I’m honestly just devastated, and I could never imagine anything like this happening. I’m going to do everything I can to keep you guys updated and keep you guys informed of what’s going on. Love you all.”

Man Paralyzed At Travis Scott Concert In 2017 Says Rapper Has Not Learned His Lesson

Travis Scott’s conduct at past concerts, including an incident that left a fan paralyzed in 2017, is being called into question after the deadly Astroworld Festival on Friday (November 5th).

The Astroworld founder has twice been found guilty of encouraging fans to rush the stage and has been sued for allegedly “inciting the crowd” at Friday night’s show in Houston, Texas.

A lawyer for Kyle Green – the 27-year-old who was paralyzed after falling from a balcony at the rapper’s New York concert in April 2017 – has said his client is “heartbroken” about the Astroworld tragedy, which left eight people dead.

Green is angry that Scott has not “learned his lesson.”

“He’s even more incensed by the fact that it could have been avoided had Travis learned his lesson in the past and changed his attitude about inciting people to behave in such a reckless manner,” Howard Hershenhorn told Rolling Stone.

Green says he was forced over a balcony after Scott encouraged another fan in the same area to jump.

“I see you, but are you gonna do it?’ the rapper reportedly said at the time, assuring the jumper he’d be safe. “They gonna catch you. Don’t be scared. Don’t be scared!”

Green broke several bones and vertebrae and can only walk with a “significant, significant disability,” according to his lawyer.

At 2015’s Lollapalooza show in Chicago, Travis Scott pled guilty to misdemeanor reckless conduct after urging fans to jump a security barricade.

And at an outdoor venue in Arkansas in 2017, he told fans to skip security and rush the stage, later pleading guilty to disorderly conduct.

Now Travis, who has denied he was aware that anyone was in danger during his sold-out Astroworld set, has been sued for $1 million by festival goer Kristian Paredes, 23, from Austin, Texas.

Paredes claims Travis and Drake – who is also named in the suit – are guilty of “inciting the crowd.”

She is also charging concert promoters at Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and officials at Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation of negligence.

The Canadian rapper made a surprise appearance at the show and shared the stage with Scott.

While Travis did stop the show on several occasions to ask the audience to make space for people who had passed out, Paredes is the first to suggest he was inciting the crowd to rush the stage.

Travis Scott tweeted in May that he was still trying to sneak fans in after the Astroworld Festival sold out within hours. “We still sneaking the wild ones in,” read the tweet, which has now been deleted.

Houston police are still investigating what caused the deadly surge and who is at fault.

Travis Scott To Issue Refunds To All Astroworld Attendees

Rapper Travis Scott and the Astroworld team have decided to refund ticket monies to all that attended his Houston festival at NRG Park.  The chart-topper is grieved and “distraught” about the tragic deaths and injuries that happened over the weekend at his show.

In an exclusive report from Variety, the event got so out of control that it was declared a “mass casualty” after 8 people died only 32 minutes after the Texas native took to the stage.  The “Escape Plan” rapper says that he will not only return all ticket monies and fees that his fans paid to see the performances at the Astroworld festival but has canceled his upcoming concert in Las Vegas on Saturday, Nov. 13th.

A person close to his team said that he is “too distraught to play.”

He tweeted out, “I’m absolutely devasted by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival.”

He continued, “I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need.”

He is grieved because, as reported by AllHipHop.com, eight attendees died, some went into cardiac arrest, one police officer was stabbed with a hypodermic needle and hundreds were injured at his signature festival.

The added guilt might come from him continuing his set, ending at 10:15 p.m. with the GRAMMY winner, Drake, while so many were being hurt or dying. The promoters and police decided not to stop the show because they feared that a riot might break out from the audience members. Both artists are being sued for the tragedy.

One person named Jessica Ramirez, who was present at the show, described the scene, “while he was performing, more bodies were coming. It was horrible.”

Another person named Malibu Campbell, a 20-year-old from New York City said, “They didn’t have enough security. “His shows are like this. Why didn’t they know? They should’ve been better prepared.”

Campbell noted that she fell, but luckily got up and was able to find safety.

Roddy Ricch has pledged to give the money he made off the festival to the families of those that died.

This sad, sad story is developing.

Jay-Z Defends Just Blaze After Kanye West Diss Over “The Blueprint”

Jay-Z has defended producer Just Blaze after Kanye West called him a “copycat.”

During a recent interview on the “Drink Champs” podcast, Kanye blasted Just Blaze after they both worked on Jay’s 2001 album The Blueprint.

He said: “He get credit for The Blueprint, and I did the first half of The Blueprint and he just copied my half. I mean, look where I’m at today and look where he at today. So that should show you…”

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However, during a Twitter Spaces chat to promote the Netflix film “The Harder They Fall,” Jay-Z said, “The assignment is soul samples. Everyone’s coming with soul,” adding he doesn’t think “anyone was copying off anyone.”

“But the thing was, the baby was The Blueprint and I think everyone should be prized for what we created.”

Just Blaze admitted he was “confused and disappointed” by Kanye’s remarks.

He tweeted: “Well that was unfortunate. I’m only addressing this publicly because it was stated publicly. I’m not here for the mudslinging, I’m just a bit confused and disappointed.

“None of what was said tonight regarding me fits with any of our history or our previous interactions – particularly in light of very recent attempts to work together again. Through recent years he has reached out to collaborate on various projects, including a much rumored collaborative project that he was looking for me to handle a good amount of.

“It unfortunately never saw the light of day due to reasons unrelated to me. Most recently, a couple of months back, I woke up to a literal red alert from his people that he was looking for me for his last album in the 11th hour. We tried to pull something off, but it was way too last minute.

“Regarding that one comment: respectfully, I’m happy for him and the fact that he has succeeded in the ways he wanted to, but not everyone wants to be where he is. Everyone’s definition of personal success is a bit different. I’m quite happy where I am creatively, with my family, and my life in general. We were a part of history together and I wish him well and continued success.”

Freeway Offers ‘More Freedom’ To Fans On New Tour

Philadelphia rappers Freeway is gearing up to rock a city near you on the “More Freedom Tour.”  To kick up the first leg of the concert series, the State Property bullets are stopping in the Midwest, performing at The Grog Shop in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday, November 9.

According to management, the duo will hit the following cities to rapid-fire ten-day run: Pittsburgh, Columbus, Lima, Toledo, and Atlanta. They are also planning to drop by a city in North Carolina on their way back to the City of Brotherly Love.

This tour comes off the heel of some life-changing news for the lyricist.

For Freeway, it is his first tour in several years. In 2015, the “What We Do” rapper was diagnosed with kidney failure. Four years later, in February 2019, he received a transplant that saved his life. Just as it seemed like he was adjusting to his new normal, he experienced the loss of his two children, Jihad in October 2020 and almost a year later to the date, his daughter Harmony in October 2021.

When asked if he was prepared to go out, so shortly after the death of his baby girl, he shared, “She would of have wanted me to keep going, that’s the type of person she is.”

This news also comes after his rematch battle was announced with the Ultimate Rap League.

There are talks that on the next leg of the tour that all of the State Property artists will reconnect and “rock the mic right.”

Something is percolating in that camp: Ye dishing out reparations, Jay-Z extends an olive branch to Dame during his speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and State Property is looking to link like Transformers and kill the stage.

And Hip-Hop fans get to be right up close and personal.

Sponsored by Freedom Thinkers Academy, The “More Freedom Tour” blends music, health, education, and culture. Tickets for this master class of rhyme and reason, featuring two of the most gifted emcees to bless the mic and truly represent the streets, can be purchased here.  

More days to follow.

A Parade For Alpo Martinez In Harlem?

Alpo Martinez is no longer with us, but his legacy continues on. I am not from that world, but I know a few things. I know that are Alpo Martinez. He’s a flamboyant former drug dealer that was shot up execution style when he was driving in Harlem. They shot him about six times im a way that leads some to believe it was a professional hit. He killed at least 14 people, including Rich Porter. His life and times were loosely documented in the movie “Paid In Full.” Lastly, he was a snitch. When he died at the age of 55, he was in witness protection under the name Abraham Rodriquez.

So, because the man was so well-known and infamous, they are reportedly going to have a parade for Alpo in the street of Harlem, New York. At a minimum, they are going to have a horse-drawn carriage in the hood for a man that pretty much caused destruction and mayhem. I know he was a fun dude too. And apparently a decent family man. But nobody focuses on that stuff. I have nothing bad to say about this, because its not my world. HOWEVER, I do find it odd that a man that ratted, murdered and sold lots of drugs is getting a parade.

Star thinks it was somebody from the West Coast that shot him dead in the street.

Now the question is…who killed Alpo?

Snoop Dogg: I Think All Of Death Row Records Should Be In My Hands

At one point, Death Row Records was the most commercially successful Hip Hop record company on the planet. With artists like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and 2Pac on the roster, the West Coast imprint produced classic albums and songs for years.

Snoop Dogg now wants to take control of what’s left of the once-dominant Death Row empire. During an interview with Gillie and Wallo’s Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, the D-O-DOUBLE-G spoke about wanting to run his former label home.

“I think all of Death Row should be in my hands,” said Snoop Dogg. “I should be running that s###, just like I’m [in] a position at Def Jam. Death Row means more to me because I helped create that.”

The pop culture icon continued, “I think they should give me that, let me run that s###, put the merchandise out, with the music all over the world. Find some new West Coast acts. Just look at it like this, if they had [given] it to me five years ago, I would’ve had Roddy Ricch, Ty Dolla $ign, YG. Anything coming out the West would’ve been on Death Row.”

Snoop Dogg’s Algorithm Album Is On The Way

Snoop Dogg is currently serving as an executive creative consultant for Def Jam Recordings. He will release his upcoming studio album, Algorithm, via the legendary New York City-based label.

Previously, Snoop Dogg also released projects on No Limit Records, Priority Records, Geffen Records, RCA Records, Columbia Records, eOne, and EMPIRE. However, his classic 1993 album Doggystyle came out during his Death Row era.

Snoop Dogg Presents The Algorithm will arrive on November 12. The Long Beach representative stated, “Right now, the algorithm is telling us you have to rap this way, you have to sound this way, but they’re not telling you how it’s supposed to feel. My algorithm is going to give you a feeling, not a sound.”

Dr. Dre and Suge Knight helped found Death Row Records in the early 1990s. The Blackstone Group bought the rights to Death Row’s music catalog from the Hasbro corporation in April. Earlier this year, Death Row began celebrating its 30-year anniversary with a virtual retrospective online gallery and limited-edition NFTs.

Roddy Ricch To Donate His Astroworld Festival Earnings To The Victims’ Families

The entertainment world is still reeling from the tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival on Friday. Eight people were reportedly killed and over 300 people were injured by a crowd surge during the final set of the night.

Travis Scott is already facing civil lawsuits as a result of the disaster at the annual music event in Houston, Texas. The Astroworld album creator also faced considerable backlash for not halting the show as people were dying in the crowd.

Another Hip Hop act that was part of the Astroworld Festival lineup is stepping up to help the victims’ loved ones. Grammy-winning rapper Roddy Ricch made an altruistic announcement on his Instagram Story.

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Several Celebrities Offer Condolences

“Please have the families of those who we lost yesterday reach out to @shawnholiday. I’ll [be] donating my net compensation to the families of this incident. #Pray4Houston,” wrote Roddy Ricch.

Other Astroworld Festival performers, like singer SZA and producer Metro Boomin, offered public condolences to the deceased. Hip Hop superstar Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) dedicated his Sunday Service to the people who lost their lives on Friday night.

Plus, the office of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner posted a tweet that read, in part, “Organizers held the event to bring people together for music, but it sadly ended in tragedy. Thanks to police, fire & other agencies that responded to assist.”

Social Media Users Criticize Travis Scott’s Video Message

Travis Scott issued a written statement on Saturday about the fatal incident and later shared a video message on Instagram. The Houston native said he is working closely with local city officials, law enforcement, and the fire department to “help us figure this out.”

Many social media users criticized both responses by the 30-year-old rhymer born Jacques Bermon Webster II. In particular, Travis Scott’s on-camera reaction was called “fake,” “cringy,” “unemotional,” and “forced.”

Scott’s longtime girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, also issued a statement saying the couple was “broken and devastated” about the Astroworld Festival catastrophe. The cosmetics mogul claimed they were unaware of the fatalities until after the show despite footage showing ambulances and first responders rushing to the scene as Scott was on stage.

Nick Cannon Offers To Impregnate Saweetie

It looks like Nick Cannon wants to add another baby to his ever-growing extended family of offspring. The daytime talk show host is already the father of seven children with four women.

Will California-bred Hip Hop star Saweetie be baby mother number five for Nick Cannon? Over the weekend, Saweetie simply tweeted, “I want some babies.”

That tweet garnered a response from Nick Cannon a few hours later. The 41-year-old entertainer quote-tweeted Saweetie and added, “🤔🥷🤣🙋🏾‍♂️.”

The creator of the Wild ‘n Out sketch comedy series was likely just making fun of the negative narrative about him. Some sectors of the public criticized Nick Cannon after reports about him impregnating multiple women around the same time began circulating online.

Meanwhile, Saweetie is preparing to make her Saturday Night Live debut as a musical guest. The 28-year-old “Best Friend” hitmaker will perform on the November 20th episode of SNL which features Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings actor Simu Liu.

Nick Cannon has a special television presentation coming in the near future as well. VH1 will air the Cannon-directed Miracles Across 125th Street on December 20. The movie also stars Lil Kim, Akon, DC Young Fly, Jim Jones, Teyana Taylor, and more.

Felony Arrest Warrants Issued For Blueface Over Nightclub Fight

Earlier this year, an employee at a San Fernando Valley lounge accused Jonathan “Blueface” Porter and his entourage of unnecessary violence. The incident was captured on camera.

Law enforcement apparently investigated the matter, and felony arrest warrants were issued for Blueface and two other men. TMZ reports all three suspects are facing one assault charge and one robbery charge.

The robbery claim is the result of the bouncer accusing someone of stealing his chain. The alleged victim also supposedly suffered multiple injuries that required stitches.

Back in September, Blueface addressed the allegation against him and his crew. The “Thotiana” rapper from Los Angeles told Hollywood Unlocked that the bouncer actually incited the ordeal by calling him a “n#####.”

“He had a little racial slur, like, ‘Cause you think you’re a famous little n-word you think you can do this and do that,” said Blueface. “I’m like, ‘Damn, you went right there with it.’ I wasn’t even tripping on him, honestly… We’re not trying to do him how we did him.”

The Cash Money Records affiliate added, “If you look at the whole clip, we didn’t jump him. One person got on him. I went to facilitate then he just went down. It’s not like we were just like, ‘Let’s all get a turn on beating this dude’s ass.’”

Blxst Earns 4 Soul Train Award Nominations Including Best Song For “Chosen”

Blxst has been making a name for himself throughout 2021 and picking up the accolades to go along with it. This year, he earned himself a place in the XXL Freshman Class and picked up a BET Hip-Hop Awards nomination for Best New Hip-Hop Artist

Now, he’s adding to that receiving four nominations for the 2021 Soul Train Awards. The nominees were announced on Saturday, Blxst is in the running for Best New Artist, Album of The Year, Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, and Song of The Year. 

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TikTok smash and viral sensation “Chosen” nabbed a nomination for Song of the Year. The track was also certified gold recently. 

Blxst received wide praise for his debut album, “No Love Lost,” which entered the Billboard charts at No. 3 when it dropped last year. The project went on to receive 200 million streams during the first few weeks of release.  

Last month, during an interview with Billboard the west coast native discussed being part of “Brunch on Sundays” and filming with Nas and the superstar cast.  

“That was a big moment,” Blxst noted. “I didn’t even know none of the people were going to be there. Of course, Nas and Hit-Boy, but when I pulled up, I seen LeBron [James], Russell Westbrook, [and] Swizz Beatz. I was like, ‘Damn. I’m really surrounded by legends.’ … LeBron actually walked up to me and said, ‘I respect what you’re doing. I see what you’re doing.’ I didn’t even know he knew who I was. That was a dope moment, for real.” 

Snoop Dogg Shows Love

He also talked about the heavy praise west coast legend Snoop Dogg recently heaped on him, passing him the keys to the city. Blxst talked about the responsibility he feels as a result.  

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Yeah, that’s heavy, especially being this fresh in the game. The only two people I’ve seen get passed the keys were The Game and Kendrick Lamar. To be listed amongst those people lets me know I’m on the right trajectory, and I don’t take the craft for granted. I want to do it the right way and carry the torch in a respectable way and to represent my city in the right way. 

Blxst made his TV debut performing his hit song ”Chosen” with Ty Dolla $ign on the Jimmy Fallon Show last week. 

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First Week Sales Projections For Summer Walker’s ‘Still Over It’ Album Are In

Summer Walker dropped her official sophomore studio LP on Friday. Still Over It contains contributions by Cardi B, JT, SZA, Ari Lennox, Lil Durk, Pharrell Williams, Omarion, and Ciara.

The LVRN-released project is dominating the Apple Music streaming service. Summer Walker currently controls the entire Top 10 of the streamer’s Top 100: USA chart.

Still Over It is also projected to do extremely well on next week’s Billboard 200 rankings. According to HitsDailyDouble, Summer Walker’s latest album is on pace to move 185,000-210,000 units in its first week.

That projection should be enough to give Summer Walker her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200. 2019’s Over It debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 with 134,000 album-equivalent units.

HDD also reports Still Over It is likely to open with a projected 225-250 million on-demand audio streams. Still Over It is set to have the biggest sales opening by a female R&B artist since Beyoncé’s Lemonade in 2016.

In addition, Still Over It is receiving positive reactions from music fans. A lot of attention is focused on “Bitter” with narration by Cardi B, “No Love” with SZA, and “Ciara’s Prayer” with narration by Ciara.

Snoop Dogg Demands Equal Respect For Hip-Hop Legends

Snoop Dogg continues to put in work consistently after nearly three decades in the game. He’s making moves with no sign of slowing down in sight. He recently joined Def Jam as an executive creative and strategic consultant and his first album via the imprint, “Algorithm,” is expected later this week. 

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However, during a recent interview Snoop let it be known that Hip-Hop legends aren’t getting the reverence their peers in other genres receive. Snoop told “Rolling Stone Music Now” that the older rappers need the same respect reserved for their Rock & Roll counterparts. 

“They don’t limit The Rolling Stones, they don’t limit those other groups that do it outside of our genre,” Snoop said. “You got rappers in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You ain’t got no muthafuckin’ rock and rollers in the Rap Hall of Fame. So slow it down a little bit, and start putting some respect on our name and give us the respect for who we are.”  

Additionally, Snoop Dogg pointed out he and his contemporaries helped make Hip-Hop the biggest genre in the world. For that, they should never have to beg to “stay relevant.” 

“Don’t put no time limit on how old we are or what we are, because we don’t look at the rockers and say, ‘Man, he got white hair now when he used to have black hair, and it’s all grey now.’ We love their music, we love them, we respect them, we come support them, we sing their music — diehard fans.”  

 He added, “We should get that same love in hip-hop because we created something that’s gonna last forever, it’s generational.” 

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Snoop Dogg Coming To The Super Bowl 2022

Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg will be showcasing his superstar credentials alongside some other heavyweights at the Super Bowl HalfTime Performance in February.  

Tha Doggfather recently told Entertainment Tonight, “I tell you, this it’s gonna be one of the greatest Super Bowl halftime shows that you ever witnessed. Dr. Dre is on it. He’s putting his time together with the specifics and the dynamics of what we’re doing.” 

Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar are set to join Snoop for one of the most highly anticipated halftime shows ever. 

A$AP Rocky Celebrates 10-Years Of “Live. Love. A$AP.” By Headlining ComplexCon

A$AP Rocky wowed the crowd during his headlining set at ComplexCon 2021 last night (Nov. 7) working through tracks from “Live. Love. A$AP.” 

The New York Native was celebrating the 10th anniversary of his iconic debut mixtape at Long Beach Convention Centre as girlfriend Rhianna cheered from the side of the stage.  

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“If you grew up on this s###, we’re about to have a m############ good time,” he said as he opened the show. “We’re going down memory lane. Let’s go through this album.” 

He worked his way through the project performing songs including “Palace,” “Peso,” “Bass,” “Wassup,” “Brand New Guy,” and “Purple Swag.” In between songs, he told stories of his early days in New York with A$AP Mob, who joined him on stage to perform “Trilla.” 

A$AP Rocky Reminisces with Ferg

Later, A$AP Ferg performed alongside him for “Kissin’ Pink,” and the two recounted a story from back in the day. He reminded Rocky of a conversation they had while on tour with Drake. “I wanted to be a fashion designer,” Ferg recalled. “And you were like, ‘Yo, bro, we should do this rapping s###. And you told my mom, ‘Yo, I promise I’m going to make your son a millionaire and all that s###.’ And she looked at you crazy.” 

A$AP Rocky told the crowd: “She kicked me out the house,” and Ferg laughed, “She said, ‘Who is this weird ass n***a with a perm in his hair’” Then Ferg got sentimental and told Rocky, “This n***a stayed true and we f###### built an empire. I appreciate you and I just want to say I love and admire you.”

Next, the pair hugged it out and homage to his Houston influences before getting into “Houston Old Head.” 

Later, ahead of the penultimate track, A$AP Rocky reflected on the tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival. Eight fans lost their lives and many more were injured at the event this weekend.  

“My prayers go out to everybody who lost their lives in Texas the other day, going to Astroworld Fest,” he said. “My heart goes out to that guy, and everybody who lost their lives. Condolences. I hope everybody gets home safe tonight.” 

50 Cent Blasts Starz After Episode Blunder “Now Who Getting Fired?”

50 Cent continues to see success at Starz with his latest series “BMF” continuing his stronghold in television. However, according to recent reports, the parent company is looking to sell the network. 

“The Hollywood Reporter” claims that Lionsgate decided to sell the network last week. The filing reads: “On November 2, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the Company’s management team to explore potential capital markets alternatives for its Media Networks business (STARZ) including, but not limited to, a full or partial spin-off, split-off, issuance of a tracking stock or other transaction” 

Fiddy, who has been vocal in the past about his contributions to the network being overlooked, took to Instagram to address the potential sale on Friday. “WTF is this, No Raising Kanan, No BMF, what do you think made their stock jump ? I gave them two hits back to back Smh these people be crazy, smart as hell but no common sense.” 

50, further enraged, says Starz aired an episode for a few hours before taking it down. This is despite them agreeing not to broadcast the show this week at all. He posted an image of a lion, mid roar, and wrote: 

“Starz is a s### show, they better sell it fast. They put the f###### BMF show on, then took it down. what network does s### like that? They just ruined the anticipation of The episode i directed, I WORKED HARD ON THIS. I can’t work with these people anymore.” 

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The New York native was particularly upset at the mishandling of the episode he directed featuring Eminem. 

“Episode 7 of BMF is the best work i have done directing to date,” 50 Cent wrote in the caption. “I’m disappointed that STARZ handled this so poorly. I used my personal relationships to make things happen they couldn’t have made happen. @eminem thank you for doing this for me. I love you bro, you know i’m rolling wit you till the wheels fall off.” 

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50 Cent: “Now Who Getting Fired?”

Later, in another post, Fif explained why they agreed to delay airing episode 7 and said heads will roll. 

“They called and told me they wanted to hold episode 7 back a week so We can roll right in GHOST Nov 21. I said cool i like that idea. Then these s### head people put the f###### episode out for 3 hours then take it down. 🤦‍♂️ This is not ok, when I get uncomfortable i make everybody uncomfortable now who getting fired? until you figure that out don’t call my phone respectfully.” 

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Starz has in the past acknowledged the contribution 50 Cent has brought to the network. Shows like “Raising Kanan” helped to bring in a million subscribers in just a week. Ratings have increased dramatically. The entertainment mogul’s “Power” universe and new series “BMF” have been massively popular with the viewing audience.  

Travis Scott & Drake Sued Over Astroworld Tragedy

Travis Scott and Drake are being sued for over a million dollars by a man who claims he was left ‘severely injured’ at Astroworld on Friday (Nov. 5) in Houston.  

This is the second lawsuit stemming from the concert, Travis is also being sued by another man who claims he was injured there.  

Kristian Paredes, 23, from Austin, Texas, attended the festival and claims the rappers ‘incited the crowd’ that left eight dead and hundreds injured. Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation are also named in the suit.  

He is seeking $1 million for his injuries and to cover medical expenses. 

The News of the World reports that the festival-goer claims Drake ‘came on stage alongside Travis Scott and helped incite the crowd.’ He alleges Drake and Travis Scott continued with their set ‘as the crowd became out of control’ and ‘while the crowd mayhem continued.’     

Paredes lawyer said “There is no excuse for the events that unfolded at NRG stadium on Friday night. The crowd became chaotic and a stampede began leaving eight dead and dozens including Kristian Paredes severely injured,” said attorney Thomas J. Henry in the lawsuit. 

It is further claimed that “Many begged security guards hired by Live Nation Entertainment for help, but were ignored.”  

He is seeking a trial by jury and says the injuries and deaths are “negligence, carelessness and recklessness” of the “defendants, their agents, servants and employees, in the ownership, management, maintenance, operation, supervision, and the control of the subject premises.” 

The filings continue: 

“There is every indication that the performers, organizers, and venue were not only aware of the hectic crowd but also that injuries and potential deaths may have occurred. Still, they decided to put profits over their attendees and allowed the deadly show to go on.”

Travis Scott & Organisers Face Two Lawsuits

According to TMZ, Manuel Souza was the first festival goer to file suit against Travis Scott, Live Nation and others on Saturday.  

In the lawsuit, filed in Harris County District Court, Souza claims he was injured and alleges both negligence and gross negligence. He says that the situation was “predictable and preventable” but festival organizers ignored warning signs from earlier in the day. Souza claims that though the stampedes began early on during the day, nothing was done to prevent them from happening.  

Souza says organizers continued despite it being clear that people were distressed and suffering “serious obvious injury.” He says they made these choices even though they were aware of the ever-increasing risk. 

The suit claims Travis Scott has a history of allegedly encouraging violence among fans at his shows and Souza says people have been hurt as a result. 

It is unclear what injuries Souza has suffered. He is also suing for at least £1 million in damages. 

Travis has addressed the issue via a video statement. Watch it below. 

KNOW YA HIP HOP: Eminem And Biz Markie

On November 7, 2021, the Universal Hip Hop Museum and AllHipHop.com are set to celebrate Hip Hop History Month by highlighting Eminem and check out a party from 1986 with Biz Markie.

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Imagine being poor, white, and from Detroit — but being obsessed with rap music. Now add to that mix that you think you can move your obsession into a career. That’s exactly the space that former battle rapper Eminem found himself in growing up. Proving that hard work and real talent can cross color lines and cultural biases.

In addition to Slim Shady getting on, landing on the top of the charts almost every time he releases a project, and making history as the first rap artist to go diamond twice, he also is a real student of his craft.

Check all the times he hopped on a beat with a Jay-Z or a Nas and arguably bested most people’s best emcee.

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Friday, November 7, 1986, saw Biz Markie and Red Alert perform at Union Square in New York City. The flyer featured the first three tracks from “Make the Music with Your Mouth, Biz,” Markie’s debut EP, released earlier that year.

Kool DJ Red Alert, one of the founding fathers of Hip Hop music and culture, went on to achieve the record for the most guest appearances among all Hip Hop artists and personalities in the history of the music video.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nicki Minaj Is A Gangbanger With Ruthless NY Gang According To Lawyers In $20 Million Lawsuit

According to Tyrone Blackburn Esq., Nicki Minaj, born Onika Maraj, is a member of the violent New York-based gang known as the Makk Balla Brims. 

The gang’s umbrella organization, known as the Mac Baller Brims, has been labeled the most dangerous criminal organization in New York

The Makk Balla Brims are a subset of Brims operating in Queens, New York. The gang is said to be very organized and is said to be heavily involved in drugs, guns, and the rap business.

The court documents complained that Kenneth and Nicki Minaj are part of the gang – and they pointed to her recent trip to Queens, New York as evidence submitted to judge Eric Vitaliano, who is presiding over a $20 million civil suit filed by Jennifer Hough.

“[Kenneth] Petty and Maraj were both in this district, in Jamaica Queens, New York. As seen on an Instagram live video currently up on Maraj’s Instagram page, both Maraj and Petty were seen associating with members of the Makk Ballers set of the Bloods Gang. Petty and Maraj are both members of this gang,” Tyrone Blackburn told Judge Vitaliano. 

“Shortly after Petty and Maraj are spotted with their gangster colleagues, a member of the gang posted a death threat to Ms. Hough on Twitter, stating: ”Jennifer if you see this, the Makks are coming to get you.'”

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Hough insists the couple supposedly unleashed a campaign of terror starting in early 2020. They wanted Hough to retract her allegations so that Kenneth could get off the National Sex Offender Registry. 

Hough’s lawsuit claims Kenneth and Nicki offered up $500,000 to recant her story claiming he raped her at knife-point in 1994. Kenneth copped a plea to the crime in 1995 and was sentenced to four years in prison. 

The campaign of harassment intensified after Kenneth was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender in California. He pleaded guilty to that crime and is awaiting sentencing in January of 2021. 

Hough and her lawyers claim an associate of the couple known as Black threatened her life on social media after refusing his offer of $20,000 in cash. Most recently, members of the Makk Balla gang have been promising retaliation against Hough.

According to Jennifer Hough’s lawsuit, she has not been able to work since May of 2020. She has also had to relocate to different states and suffers from severe depression and paranoia.