New Jersey musician PressureOnline’s sound has been inspired by the likes of Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Fabolous, Lloyd Banks, and Lil Wayne. The artist’s style has been molded over many years, putting his experiences on pages throughout the journey.
PressureOnline’s 2020 LP Release “Fear” has been streamed over 500,000 times to date, containing some fire tracks within its 17-song tracklist. Among those songs is “Otay”, Pressure’s second most-streamed track to date.
On “Otay”, the artist delivers a hard chorus, bragging about how good life has been. PressureOnline gets gritty on the beat, flexing his lifestyle by talking about getting paper and moving around with ladies in his arms. The song lasts just over 2 minutes in run time, never getting boring.
While PressureOnline has yet to release any new music so far, this year, he told us we can expect some new releases this fall including a brand new single. For now, stay up to date and spin the artist’s classic record below:
Alcohol Hero is one of the rising stars of the industry right now. He has delivered the world with masterpieces one after the other. He has dropped his latest work “Over Control”. Whenever the track is played, it feels like you are handing over control of your body to the music. And fans seem to want to lose themselves in it.
A fresh face to the music world, Alcohol Hero has had many experiences with musicians. He is known for organizing parties at various clubs and restaurants; many of which feature music artists who are known to people around the world. In his time with them, he has learned the ropes of creating good music and it shows in all of his works.
Alcohol Hero was able to put out this track which has since become a sensation in many social circles, due to the help of Rumor Records. The two parties have worked carefully and tirelessly to ensure that the release and reception of the track went well. It was nice to see their efforts being paid off.
Check out “Over Control” for yourself to experience Alcohol Hero’s talents:
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Rapidly rising Florida rapper, Ayyo Budacomes through representing the “dark side of Disney” that is Orlando, Florida with insane lyrically focused bars on his new “MFMG Freestyle” music video. Giving an introductory taste of his lyrical prowess with a freestyler’s spirit and songwriter’s skill well beyond his years, the 24-year-old emcee does well to showcase the style that he’s been developing as a rapper, poet, and musician from the streets of West Orlando since he was 11 years old. The MFMG freestyle video follows Ayyo Buda’s 2020 debut mixtape “Selfish” which picked up a lot of steam nationally and garnered mass support across Florida that’s positioned him as one of the fastest rising emerging rappers to watch out of Orlando, Florida with the potential to rise and stay on the national stage. This is the first of several offerings as Ayyo Buda prepares his debut album. Check out the new video.
Raised in what’s known as the “Dark Side of Disney,” Florida rap lyricist, musician, and Max Fyre Music Group recording artist AYYO BUDA is leading the charge, representing Orlando, Florida where he’s been tried, tested, and proven to be one of the hottest emerging new artists to watch in 2021 from Hip Hop’s fastest-growing music industry hub in the south.
An elevated thinker of Puerto Rican and African American descent who sought refuge in music by writing raps and poetry since the age of 11, Ayyo Buda has developed a flawless lyrical style and knack for powerful storytelling that conveys the grit, heart and harsh experiences lived in the communities of West Orlando and Pine Hills with a balanced delivery that appreciators of both cutting edge lyricism and fun, memory-making party music can both appreciate.
He’s has caught the influential ears and praise of regional and national DJ’s, respected social influencers, Hip-Hop blogs, and a fast-growing fanbase with his 2020 mixtape “Selfish.”
Ayyo Buda’s ability to deliver fire lyrics over hot beats with a freestyler’s heart, philosopher’s mind, and songwriters skill displays the promising career he has before him as he continues to elevate and garner fans daily while releasing music, videos, content, and more including preparing for his debut project in 2022. Keep it locked on Ayyo Buda for more to come.
Last seen in the visual for his Birdman & Lil Wayne “Neck of The Woods” re-work featuring Pusha T, collaborator and fellow Virginia native Fresh Porter, 804 Nano has released his latest single “Buss It,” ahead of his ‘Pain Turnt Me Up’ project.
Accompanied by the Jordan Gonzalez-directed music video, “Buss It” takes viewers through historical Petersburg and showcases the nightlife scene young adults experience on River Street in Old Towne.
Filled with socialites, exotic vehicles, and high-end club scenes, the release serves to commemorate Nano joining Jerell “RomeStreet Rell” Hobbs‘ DotCom Music Group roster in addition to securing a strategic sponsorship deal with Vybez Studios, Inc.
Speaking on the songs origin, Nano states:
“I heard the beat playing during someone else’s studio session and immediately asked who made the beat and told the engineer to put it in my folder. I wanted to make something catchy and straight to the point. It’s guaranteed to make you move. An energetic street anthem. Raw, real, descriptive yet simple.”
The “Omarion Challenge” is the latest viral dance craze sweeping the internet. When an old clip of Omarion resurfaced recently no one could have foreseen the frenzy it would create on TikTok. If that was unlikely then who could have predicted that gospel legend Kirk Franklin would be the one to leave all other challengers in the dirt?
The original clip features Omarion dancing at Verizon’s “Now Playing” music tour way back in 2015. All these years later, the internet rushed to clown the singer’s impromptu dance moves posting their own takes of the choreography.
Growing up I really thought Omarion killled every dance especially in touch but he just be making s### up😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/I0QVE0GRvr
Once the craze caught steam, Omarion addressed the jokes head-on. Shortly before the start of his “Millenium Tour,” the “B2K” lead singer posted a video of him and a team of dancers performing an updated version of the dance.
“#Omarionchallenge Thank you to all of the funny people on the Internet for making this a thing… It was only right. #Jokesonyou @jdim123 @nienie1love @toyinsogunro @kailanirae @0ryan0ryan @__peterpinnock @sirtimbo #Squaaadddd #Millennium tour2.”
Now that Grammy award-winning artist Kirk Franklin has thrown his hat in the ring, the challenge may be well and truly over. Taking it to church, the version from the Fort Worth, Texas native is a slick video production from “Alpha Male Visuals” featuring the vocals of Kemin Lemons and Higher Calling. The visuals quickly spread across social media becoming a Twitter trending topic.
Omarion was impressed with the offering, reposting the video to his own Instagram page with the caption: “@kirkfranklin Love yah man! #omarionchallenge perfect Sunday moves!!!”
50 Cent took to his socials yesterday (October 10) to hilariously troll fellow rapper Snoop Dogg. The West Coast legend was set to appear as Flenory family spiritual adviser, Pastor Swift in Fiddy’s latest show, “Black Mafia Family.”
“Let us all pray God, grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I can not change, the COURAGE to change the things I can, and the WISDOM to know the difference,” 50 said in the caption before getting to the jokes. “BECAUSE @snoopdogg is not gonna stop smoking weed. LOL BMF tonight! GreenLight Gang @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi.”
let us all pray God, grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I can not change, the COURAGE to change the things I can, and the WISDOM to know the difference. BECAUSE @snoopdogg is not gonna stop smoking weed. LOL BMF 🔥tonight!🚦GreenLight Gang @bransoncognac@lecheminduroipic.twitter.com/Sh91TnH1C6
Last month during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” 50 Cent spoke about his attempts to convince the well knownto stop smoking on-set. “He did his thing,” Fif said after acting as director to Snoop’s scenes. “You can’t get him to stop smoking weed. I went to the trailer. I was like, ‘Can you chill? Can you chill?’ He was like, ‘Get outta here man! No, it’s legal 50! It’s legal!”
“He was really conflicted with me asking him not to smoke weed,” Fif continued, joking, “He was like, ‘Why you wanna mess up my day?’”
The multi-media mogul could have ended up playing the role of Pastor Swift himself but he was too busy working on “Raising Kanan.” I knew I had to market this whilst also doing promotional stuff for Raising Kanan which I did a voiceover for, and I didn’t want that to be in people’s minds when I reappeared in ‘BMF’,” 50 Cent explained. It seems like it was a good move as Snoop’s pimp-like Pastor stole the show!
‘Black Mafia Family’ airs every Sunday at 8 pm ET on Starz.
Check out some of the responses to Snoop Dogg’s Pastor Swift on Twitter below.
Last month, R. Kelly was convicted of nine counts of racketeering and sex trafficking charges and is still facing a minimum of 10 years in federal prison.
R. Kelly is responsible for creating some of the most loved RnB tracks of the past few decades, yet many former fans of the disgraced singer are refusing to listen to his music. However, it appears that there are still considerable numbers of people willing to put the art above the artist and continue to buy and stream the disgraced singer’s songs. According to Rolling Stone, Kelly’s album sales and streams have soared in the weeks since his conviction.
Rolling Stone report:
“Kelly’s music saw double-digit growth in streams and a triple-digit growth in sales. From September 27th through October 3rd, Kelly’s on-demand audio streams were up 22 percent, while video streams were up 23 percent compared to the previous seven days. All told, his streams jumped from 11.2 million to 13.4 million. His album sales were up 517 percent.”
Artists often experience such spikes in popularity in the midst of public scandals. Following the release of the “Surviving R. Kelly” documentary in 2019, there was an even more significant surge in popularity for on-demand streams of his music. However, radio play plunged dramatically.
YouTube has taken a stance against the Chicago native. They have suspended two accounts connected to R Kelly – RKellyTV and RKellyVevo though his music is still available to stream on YouTube music.
Drake has once again linked up with SMACK/Ultimate Rap League, this time to put on the biggest ever event in battle rap history.
The OVO boss dropped the official trailer for the event titled “Til Death Do Us Part” on his Instagram on Saturday night. The card is stacked with some of the biggest names in the battle culture with legends of the SMACK era represented as well as some leaders of the new era.
Highlighting the significance of the event Drake explained in the trailer, “You know a lot of the time our debates stem from our dream matchups and this event, fortunately for us in battle rap, is that exact debate coming to life.”
The card really is one that dreams are made of, headlined by Loaded Lux and Geechi Gotti in a legacy battle for the Compton battler. Very few get the chance to face the legendary Harlem emcee; Geechi has put in the work to get the shot, now he has to make it count. Lux is one of the sport’s most highly respected, his legend is known inside and outside of the culture. Beloved was seen by millions of people around the world on Saturday (October 10) introducing heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder to the stage in his bout against Tyson Fury.
Drake is said to have put the card together himself so it makes sense that his favorite battler, Nu Jersey Twork features on the card. Up against the “Gun-Bar King” Tay Roc, this battle sees two of the most electrifying battlers to ever do it put their skills to the test. Tsu Surf vs. Calicoe could be one of them ones, they battled once before but have continued to go back and forth with each other. Both battlers went crazy on the “Summer Madness 11” card and this battle could be just as intense.
Battle Rap Mount Rushmore candidates Murda Mook and T-Rex face Eazy The Block Captain and Rum Nitty respectively. Eazy is having an incredible year with a potential classic and “Battle Of The Year” contender under his belt plus appearances on some of the top events this year. Getting the Mook battle at this stage in his career is an incredible achievement and testament to the impact he’s making. Rum Nitty is one of the best punchers in the game and just picked up a $75,000 prize from Drake as joint winner of URL’s Ultimate Madness 4 tournament.
The ladies are represented by two of the biggest names in the women’s game with the return of fan-favorite Jaz against veteran Gattas, who’s been electrifying since her return. Real Sikh has been on a tear recently with close battles with some of the biggest names in the game and now he takes on the unorthodox, hard-to-beat Canadian, Pat Stay.
Artistry is often a road coveted by many, but very few make it through to see their dreams come to reality because of the stiff competition. Yoko Gold is one such artist who is setting a precedent for others.
Yoko Gold describes himself as a painter of worlds; he is both a dreamer and a realist. Yoko combines these parts of his personality to create remarkable music. His presence in the Toronto scene has been extraordinary as he steps into the world stage, Yoko Gold is armed with supreme confidence and has incredible new music for his fans. As an independent artist, Yoko wants to unify the world through his artistry and inspire a whole generation by teaching them the value of working towards specific goals and defeating obstacles standing in his way.
According to Yoko, as much as he works to showcase his work to his fans, he is also dedicated to forming deeper connections with his fans. Motivated by his supporters, Yoko has consistently built his craft to provide quality music.
Music has a way to help you express yourself and form connections with people from all corners of the globe, says Yoko. Yoko Gold has made it his mission to not only grow his music business but also tell stories through his platform. Yoko explains that he realized very early on that money is good to have but cannot be the source of your happiness. More than being a renowned artist, Yoko notes that the Yoko Gold brand relates to people plagued by indecision.
His music journey has included a European tour where he opened for Tory Lanez and was featured on the Tory Lanez DayStar album, which catapulted his musical journey. Right after his European tour, Yoko produced new music and hinted at a new EP possibly in the near future that has created a lot of buzz. Yoko describes it as the use of “vintage melodies with today’s vibe.” With the hype from collaborating with prominent rapper Tory Lanez fuelling the anticipation of his latest music, fans can’t wait for the release date, which is still yet to be made public.
One of the unique aspects of Yoko’s music style is that he creates music that breaks industry norms and creates his own imprint in the scene. Real-life scenarios fuel his music; however, his creative approach to expressing these stories keeps fans eager for his next songs. Even as he works on new music, Yoko Gold is looking to the future where he hopes to venture into humanitarian work to create opportunities for people in need.
Described as an incredibly talented musician by those who’ve worked with him, Yoko Gold is well on his way to changing the industry’s status quo and showing fans everywhere that they can achieve their dreams by boldly pursuing their passions. His music is set to be released soon and will, without a doubt, raise the bar higher in the music industry.
Thankfully Kodak appears to be doing fine. He popped back up on the net over the weekend to reveal he was doing just fine.
“Maybe that wasn’t the best thing to tweet, and very selfish of me to let a thought like that succumb apologize to me for doubting myself like I’m ain’t raw ass gangsta ass n####,” Kodak Black wrote. “But thugs need love too, you know, and it’s totally unfair to the people that DO Love me that DO Care & wanna see me happy and successful, however that looks like!” he added.
Kodak thanked everyone after he was flooded with calls and text messages concerned for his well-being before confirming he was not suicidal – he just needed some time off.
“Don’t worry I’m not suicidal and have no plans on harming myself been in maximum prisons people committing suicide and die from the hands of their cell mates right next to me. I been beaten by authorities 1,000 miles
away from home no point of contact to family, never contemplated taking myself out … I got a great support system & surrounded By love, somebody put a false rumor in my head that drove me to the edge that can’t say but all in all l’m ok! I’m really in need ofa vacation but being on probation. Keep me stuck in this unhealthy environment where my only choice is running round the hood thuggin.”
“No matter how strong you are everyone have their days and it’s ok, As a general swear to never show any signs of weakness that s### ain’t Zool Fa the people that look up to me,” Kodak Black continued. “I lost one of my Snipers to suicide.. mental health issues and depression is real but I see this Lil f### n#### happy to see my vibe off and decides he wants to kick me while I’m down got enough energy and yo b#### ass gave me all the motivation I need to keepnstepping #NightMare.”
Hopefully, Kodak Black will come back a more muscular man after he completes his stint in rehab.
He recently filed documents with the court, asking if he could complete a program outside of the state of Florida.
It seems that actress Taraji P. Henson is conjuring up her inner Cookie.
The Howard graduate has announced that, like her award-winning character from the Fox TV series Empire, she is officially entering the music business.
The exception is … she won’t be a music tycoon, but an artist.
During a Good Morning America segment, she announced the exciting project. Taraji shared, “I actually have an EP that I’m working on. Surprise!”
“I’m just working on some really good, feel-good music,” she continued. “I’m not trying to toot my own horn here, but it was time for a pivot because I’ve done so many iconic roles, you know what I mean? It’s like, I can’t just, you know…acting it has to be something that excites me and challenges me.”
She gave a hint to fans on the 2021 Emmys.
When correspondent Karamo Brown told her that her voice was beautiful and asked about new music, she coyly said, “You been talking to someone. Stay tuned.”
Taraji also revealed that she always wanted to be a singer, but having her child at a young age deterred that particular dream. Now, with her role in the “Muppets Haunted Mansion” and as Miss Hannigan in NBC’s “Annie Live!,” the itch to rock the mic has been reignited.
The “Hard Out Here For A Pimp” singer spoke about the experience and how it reconnected her with her love of music.
“Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ challenges me,” she shared. “That’s musical theater, taking me back to my roots. So it’s about just continuing to challenge myself … I kept saying that music, I might have missed it because I became a mother so early on in college, but God has other plans for me because the music is just really falling in my lap.”
As expected, Kim Kardashian is drawing headlines after making her debut as a host on “Saturday Night Live.”
Kim rehearsed up to 20 hours a day and was trained by no less than comedian Dave Chappelle to ensure she delivered a flawless performance.
Kim admitted she was surprised to be the special guest host of “SNL” during her opening monologue.
“I’m surprised to see me here too. I haven’t had a movie premiere in a really long time. I mean, I only had that one movie come out, and no one told me it was premiering. It must have slipped my mom’s mind,” Kim said, referencing her infamous sex tape with Ray J.
In some self-deprecating humor, Kim said she was much more than a pretty face with amazing boobs and a perfect butt – and more than the “reference photo her sisters showed their plastic surgeons.”
She even took a dig at her former stepdad/trans woman, Caitlyn Jenner.
“I’m a Kim, not a Karen. Somehow my mom just knew. I don’t know how she saw that coming and not Caitlyn,” the 40-year-old reality star quipped.
During her routine, Kim thanked her biological father, Robert Kardashian, who opened her eyes to “racial injustice” by representing the infamous O.J. Simpson.
In a bit that is sure to upset the Goldman family, Kim delivered some off-color humor about Simpson.
“It’s because of him I met my first black person. Want to take a stab in the dark on who it was? OJ does leave a mark – or several, or none at all I still don’t know,” Kim joked.
Kim also participated in skits based on “The Bachelorette” featuring Chris Rock, John Cena, Jesse Williams, Blake Griffin, and the actual “Bachelor,” Tyler Cameron.
Another sketch routine garnering praise is “The People’s Kourt,” which featured Kim as a judge presiding over petty arguments between her sisters.
Take a look at some of the replies to Kim Kardashian’s debut as host of “SNL.”
The superstar is just “a couple” of characters away from wrapping work on the follow-up to 2020’s chart-topping After Hours.
Speaking on his Apple Music show Memento Mori, The Weeknd said: “Only thing missing is a couple of characters that are key to the narrative.”
The Weeknd – whose name is Abel Tesfaye – teased that it will feature tracks about “some people that are near and dear to me, some people that inspired my life as a child, and some that inspire me now.”
The Canadian singer also apologized for his absence from his weekly show.
“I felt like I let a lot of you down by not continuing the weekly episodes I promised, but a lot has been going down, a lot of moving pieces,” he said.
However, he’s just moved into a $70 million mansion in Los Angeles and, as well as working on music and videos, he’s also been kept busy by his upcoming HBO series, “The Idol,” which he has co-written, executive-produced, and is set to star in alongside Lily-Rose Depp.
He continued: “I’ve been settling in a new home, been shooting videos, been working on pre-productions for another world, working on music for the pre-productions for the other world, taking time to myself so I don’t completely lose my mind.”
The Weeknd’s upcoming album will feature his recent hit Take My Breath and has been hailed as a party record.
The entertainment business, no matter what part of it you participate in, is a hard business and ever-changing business to navigate. It takes dedication, consistency, and most importantly grind to becoming successful in a business some would consider saturated. M2ThaK has learned early on how to move strategically in the entertainment world, which allowed him to become a celebrity rapper, YouTuber, social media influencer, and entertainment mogul. Based out of Las Vegas, NV his fans know him for his dope music, original pranks, and authority patrol series which made him a star on YouTube.
In today’s entertainment world you must have your hands in everything to stay ahead of the competition and anyone who does not like seeing you become successful. Social media is a fast-growing industry alone and M2ThaK has mastered the art of content creation. This alone led him to become director of brand partnerships and influencer operations for Monster Inc.
Touching on his talents as an artist, M2Thak is also signed to SODMG Records and confidant/business partner to Soulja Boy since 2008. His most recent project title “Cash” is now available on all digital platforms and a must-listen for true hip hop fans. Music is a big part of his DNA, so it was only right he took it from the office to the booth.
As a business executive/entrepreneur it is important to have multiple forms of income and that thought process led M2ThaK to launch his own NFT company called “Ready Playa One” which is set to revolutionize the industry. A goat is no longer defined by being great in one talent, it’s defined by being great in multiple talents and learning how to evolve with the times.
The new song named “On The Go” released by Guillaume Rassemi shocked his fans. The track takes the listener on a journey of self-reflection. It’s currently trending on streaming platforms. Guillaume Rassemi begins to be careful.
Although he didn’t know the music industry, he has released three songs that have become instant classics. He sends a message to the rest of the world with the kind of fame he’s accumulated in his short time as a musician. According to the message, Guillaume Rassemi is a man to be careful of.
Guillaume Rassemi is standing with his song “On The Go” among his contemporaries. His other two famous songs are “Late Nights”, and “Where Am I.”
Rapper Kanye West has been spotted at an 80-acre farm called Grace Farms in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Many believe he might consider the location for an upcoming Sunday Service experience, while others suggest that the “Jesus Walks” chart-topper might be scouting the place for ideas for the Donda Academy he is building in honor of his mother.
Possibly, both are true, as the location is purposed to support initiatives based on faith, the arts, justice, community, and even nature, calling itself “a humanitarian and cultural center.”
According to the Grace Farm’s website, the center states that they “are committed to [addressing] humanitarian issues together, including modern slavery, environmental sustainability, food insecurity, and disconnected communities.”
Yeezy’s visit was reported by Page Six which connected the outing with plans for the Donda Academy.
Named after the artist’s late mother, who was also an academician and professor at Chicago State University, the Academy will be a tuition-free prep school in Simi Valley, CA.
The website shares that the mission will find “the intersection between faith and the innovation of the future, Donda Academy is focused on equipping students with an education that will last in the ever-changing world.”
Wondering how Ye found out about Grace Farms?
One of his favorite architectural firms, the Tokyo-based company named Sanaa, designed the farm’s River Building.
He also hired Oana Stanescu who used to work at Sanaa to design his Paris and LA homes and his 2013 tour.
Taking part in a panel discussion organized by bosses at Hologic, the company behind the 3D Mammogram exam, earlier this week, Mary urged women of color to set aside medical mistrust and negative experiences with doctors and make sure they stay on top of cancer check-ups.
“My aunt died from breast cancer, and my grandmother died from cervical cancer, and one of my aunts just died from lung cancer,” Mary J. Blige said. “What happens is they end up in the hospital, and there’s no one in our families speaking about it when we’re younger.
“I didn’t know about breast cancer or mammograms until I was 40, and I was in the music business, and I was trying to take care of myself. My body started talking, so I started listening. I found out about it at the GYN (gynecologist). They don’t discuss this when we’re children. They don’t say, ‘Go get a mammogram.’ You learn about this as you get older.
“They don’t speak about it, and that’s why they end up in the hospital with two weeks to live, and now you know about it. That’s why it’s extremely important to me. I’m here to let women know, no matter how scary it is or who’s telling you it’s scary, take care of you. Take care of your health… I want to help women heal from breast cancer. I want to help us feel beautiful all the way around.”
Despite the strides that he has made as a movie star, a businessman, and even working with the former president on his proposed, “A Contract with Black America,” some stances he made early on in his career as a rapper has made some leaders in Fayetteville, Arkansas upset that he received a key to the city.
But get this … it wasn’t the “F##k the Police” NWA stuff that ticked them off.
Ice Cube performed in Fayetteville last weekend at JJ’s Live and received the key from the Mayor.
Representatives of religious communities in Northwest Arkansas believed that various anti-Semitic statements made him a poor candidate for the honor.
According to Fox 24, the clergy submitted a letter to Mayor Lioneld Jordan and the city council that blasted them.
The letter said, “We are concerned such actions by the city will bolster anti-Semitism in the region and state. At the very least, the gift of such a key to Ice Cube represents tacit approval of his views, which are not only anti-Semitic but also misogynist. A quick search of his statements on women and Jews will very quickly discover multiple statements too harsh to reproduce in a letter to the editor for the paper. He’s that extreme.”
As recently as 2020, Ice Cube was called out for being anti-Semitic. Check out these screenshots from his Twitter.
In his song, “No Vaseline” he famously rapped, “Get rid of that Devil real simple / Put a bullet in his temple / ’Cause you can’t be the N*gga 4 Life crew / With a white Jew telling you what to do / Pulling woolds with your scams / Now I gotta play Silence of the Lambs.”
In his song, “True to the Game,” he continued with more lyrics that were offensive to the community, “N*gga go home’ spray-painted on your house / Trying to be white or a Jew / But ask yourself, who are they to be equal to? / Get the hell out / Stop being a Uncle Tom, you little sell-out.”
The Daily Beast shared a statement of Ice Cube defending himself against the various anti-Semitism allegations. He once said, “I’m not against Jews in either of those songs. I’m just doing what they do in the media. When they describe someone they often say he’s black or Korean or Muslim. That’s all I’m doing. Saying he’s a Jew doesn’t mean I don’t like Jews or I’m using a negative. I don’t like (Heller), but it’s not because he’s Jewish.”
One of those who signed the letter was co-president of Temple Shalom in Fayetteville.
Toby Klein said, “I don’t think that we can detangle one aspect of discrimination from another. The reality is everyone is a complicated individual with nuance to their stories, but this individual has made his intentions very clear.”
Still, the city is standing by its decision according to City Council Member D’andre Jones, who actually presented the key to the “Rollin’ wit the Lench Mob” rapper.
He shared that giving the key doesn’t mean that the city agrees with Ice Cube on his personal politics but acknowledges his impact on people of color throughout his career.
TiaCorine’s “Lotto” became an instant viral phenomenon… so it’s only right she got the biggest artist in the game on the rap game remix: DaBaby.
The music video itself is as vibrant and colorful as her personality and persona, as both artists are seen at the casino table playing poker with strippers in the backdrop.
Hailing from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the rising star paves her own lane in the music industry, creating her own coined genre titled anime trap — which she describes as “bubbly but hardcore at the same time.” Pink, passionate, just like a cartoon. The turning point happened in fourth grade when she sang “Happy” by Ashanti at a talent show, revealing her undeniable talents to her schoolmates and peers.
Tia is currently with South Coast Music Group, the management company who works with the likes of DaBaby and Toosii. On the heels of unleashing the deluxe to her project 34Corine, inspired directly by her loyalty to her hometown, Tia releases her newest music video for “Bo Time.”
AllHipHop caught up with TiaCorine in downtown Los Angeles, where Kenny Beats brought her out as a special guest to shut down the stage. Read below as we discuss the grind, how she landed at South Coast Music Group, “Lotto” remix with DaBaby, her favorite artists, performing Rolling Loud Miami, new release “Pancakes” on the horizon, and more!
AllHipHop: I saw you post you used to record on the couch in your apartment, what was Tia like that?
TiaCorine: Tia is the same Tia, I was probably grinding a little bit more. I was in school, I’m working, being a mom. Now, it’s still even more work. I used to think “oh things would get easier,” but it gets harder. It’s more work, but I’m reaping the benefits. It’s still the same Tia, hustle mode.
AllHipHop: How did you end up at South Coast Music Group?
TiaCorine: Flip and Arnold both co-manage me. I ran into Flip at a show because I was there at the same time as Toosii. He said “yo, I want a feature with her.” His manager asked me what my name was, he said “wait a second, I was just looking at your page. You got this song, it’s going up. It’s crazy, you got management?” At the same time Arnold’s in my DMs like “ayo, I’m watching you.” I’m like “who’s this?” Seen he’s DaBaby’s manager. I told Arnold and Flip about each other, they said “oh we work together anyway. Let’s get together and work with you.” I said alright, and that’s how it happened.
AllHipHop: Did you have management prior to that?
TiaCorine: Nah, I was doing this all myself. A lot of it was luck: being there at the right time, being social, being nice. People seeing me grinding for myself wanted to help me. When the opportunity was represented, I went 100%. I give 100%. It’s timing, what’s meant to be will.
AllHipHop: “Lotto” remix with DaBaby out now, how are you feeling?
TiaCorine: It was crazy. It’s unfortunate with all the stuff going on now, I’m hot. But when it first happened, I’m like yes! It’s crazy, how did this happen? I still look at it as an accomplishment. It’s still a good feeling.
AllHipHop: Where was the video shot? Best memory from shooting?
TiaCorine: It was shot here in LA. The muscle suit at the end was the funnest part because I went so crazy. Hercules Tia, I was really beating people up. I had to lift someone and they said “lift me hard, it’s okay. Push me in the face.” Um, I don’t want to hurt you.
AllHipHop: You like comics and anime, were you channeling a certain character?
TiaCorine: Oh yeah! Especially at the end, I’m like aghhh! [laughs]
AllHipHop: Do you write or freestyle?
TiaCorine: I do a mixture of both, I write and I freestyle.
AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio?
TiaCorine: Water, chapstick and some alcohol.
AllHipHop: Top artists in rotation currently?
TiaCorine: Pierre Bourne, SZA, it’s somebody else everyday. I’ve been listening to Willow, her new s###’s fire. She’s really eccentric and free, I love that.
AllHipHop: I saw you wanted to get Young Nudy on a track, did that happen?
TiaCorine: Yeah, of course you gotta pay him. He gave me a good price, just thinking about who he is. I’m gathering my coins together, but it could happen.
AllHipHop: Anyone else you want to work with?
TiaCorine: Of course I want to work with Pierre Bourne. Of course I want to work with Trippie Redd. I definitely want to work with SZA, and I want to work with Rico Nasty. I want to see what we can make together.
AllHipHop: What can we expect next from you?
TiaCorine: I got a video coming out. “Pancakes” is done so dropping that soon, it’s off the deluxe. 34Corine was the EP and The Saga was the deluxe, “Pancakes” is with Bankroll and Diego. I’m working on another project and I’m working on my first album. I have a show on September 20th in New York at SOB’s. I just got added onto Broccoli City Fest October 2nd. I got Rolling Loud, Day N Vegas, then Rolling Loud again. I have a brand deal with Bojanlges and that commercial is coming soon as well.
AllHipHop: How was it performing at Rolling Loud Miami?
TiaCorine: Yeah, it was people running across the field trying to catch the performance because I was the first one to perform on that stage. It had just opened. My friend had a VIP pass, but it miles long. People were missing it, it took forever to get in. It took me forever to get in! But the people that were there, they knew word for word. They were screaming “don’t give a f###!” That felt good. Oh my gosh, y’all really f### with me.
Rap star Cardi B is denying she lied to a judge under oath so she could roll to Fashion Week in Paris instead of preparing for a court battle with a guy who claims she stole his tattoo and ruined his life.
Brophy accused the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker of flat-out lying to the judge just so she could jet off to Paris instead of going to trial.
In a new letter obtained by AllHipHop, Cardi wrote to the judge again – and insisted she had no clue she was going to Paris when she submitted her sworn declaration asking to push back the original trial date of October 26.
“This was the only trip I have taken since the birth of our son on September 4, 2021. I was of course, very concerned with, and made thorough arrangements for, the well-being and care of our children in our absence,” Cardi B explained. “During our absence, our three-year-old daughter and our newborn son stayed with my mother and a baby nurse for our son, in New York. Both children were and remain in perfect health.
“In terms of traveling, my greatest concern was the welfare and health of my newborn son, and I absolutely agreed with my doctor’s strong advice that my son not be subjected travel at such a young age, in this time frame,” Cardi B continued. “That is why, when my husband and I made the brief trip to Paris, we were only able to do so because I could leave my son and daughter, for those few days, in New York the care of my mother and a baby nurse, and in close proximity to the pediatricians if the need arose. I could not do that for an extended trip to California during October.”
Brophy insists Cardi stole his distinctive back tattoo of a tiger and a snake and super-imposed it on another model, who is giving Cardi oral sex on the risque cover for her mixtape “Gangsta B#### Music Vol. 1.”
However, Cardi wrote to the judge asking for the date to be pushed back, since she gave birth to her son on September 4.
The rapper said she was worried about catching COVID if she traveled from New York to California so soon after giving birth. Cardi also needed the extra time since she is gearing up for a court battle with Tasha K. in November.
The judge granted Cardi B’s request and postponed the trial until February 1, 2021, much to the dismay of Kevin Michael Brophy and his lawyers.
They wanted the trial to take place before the end of 2021.
Cardi told the judge she had no plans to travel, perform or attend any public events through the end of November – until the opportunity to attend Fashion Week popped up.
Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzarr, told the judge she decided to attend Fashion Week on September 24 – after receiving an invitation from French designer Thierry Mugler.
The rapper and her husband Offset went to Paris from September 26 until October 4, and they both tested negative for COVID upon their return to the United States.
According to Cardi, the chance to attend Paris Fashion Week was good for her career, and she could not pass up the opportunity.
“I have had the good fortune to become identified almost as much for fashion as for my music, and the opportunity to be part of the ‘inner circle’ of the elite of the fashion world, representing some of the most famous designers’ work,” Cardi B gushed. “[It] was a rare opportunity, and important for my career, especially given my absence from live performance over most of the last two years due to the pandemic and the fact that I have been working on a new, upcoming album.
“I fully understand that our going to Paris for such a major event could lead someone to assume it all ‘must have been’ a long time in the planning, and well-known far in advance, but it was not that at all,” Cardi B added. “My Declaration of September 10, 2021, was entirely truthful, I concealed nothing, and the opportunity to go to Paris did not even first come to my attention until a couple of weeks later.”
