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Chris Brown Hosts Surprise URL Battles At His Mansion

URL promised that October would be huge for battle rap and with the announcement of the Drake card, “Til Death Do Us Part, it doesn’t get much bigger than that. Or does it? 

It does when you are the worldwide leaders of the emcee battle culture. How do you top the Drake card? You pull up to Chris Brown’s home and have a couple of battles there!  

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R&B superstar Chris Brown hosted the battles and was front and center throughout the, alongside URL’s Smack White and URL Princess, Nunu Nellz. He stepped up to do the coin flips to determine who would start the first battle and said what the URL.TV movement is doing for the culture is crazy.  Battle Rap analyst and URL host Jay Blac said that Chris Brown is very in tune with the culture. He picked up on the in-jokes during the battles, catching and reacting to the references and is familiar with the battle culture, and spent time chopping up with the emcees after the event.

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Fonz vs. Lu Castro 

Lu Castro and Fonz are two of the newer stars on the URL roster. Both emcees had their breakout year following appearances in the first Ultimate Madness Tournament in the summer of 2020.  

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Fonz took to Instagram Live after the battle and Smack gave him his flowers.

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Battle rap icon, Tsu Surf was in attendance and took to Twitter with a few updates.

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Battle Rap Trap‘s DI Da Hennyman was in media mode and posted the intro to the battle as well as some behind the scenes footage from Breezy’s crib.

Charlie Clips vs. Chess 

The battle between the legendary Charlie Clips and young Gawd Chess had already been announced, though fans were unaware it would be going down at C Breezy’s house! 

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Battle Rap media outlet OTFMZ uploaded a couple of snippets from the battle and from the looks of it, Clips and Chess were going in!!

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OVO X URL ‘Til Death Do Us Part

URL continue their mission to push the envelope, putting on quality battles of the highest levels with “Til Death Do Us Part, tonight Saturday, October 30. URL co-founder Smack White said the event will shift the culture and, “is going to be the biggest event ever witnessed in battle rap history, bigger even than Summer Madness 2.”  

The event is a collaboration with OVO superstar, Drake, someone who has a longstanding commitment to battle rap. As Smack said, “Drake isn’t just a casual battle rap fan and has been a supporter behind the URL movement for years. Over the last 20 months, he’s helped our brand grow by facilitating our partnership with Caffeine, which allows us to stream our premium content for free to our fanbase.” 

Drake personally hand-picked the matches on the card, and some of his personal favorites are represented. Watch the trailer below in anticipation for what could well be, the biggest ever event in battle rap history! 

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The two surprise battles held at Chris Brown’s crib are set to be streamed on Caffeine.tv on Tuesday, November 2.  

Tickets for Drake’s Til Death Do Us Part are available here. Fans can stream the show for free this Saturday at 6 p.m. Eastern via caf.tv/urltv

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The Fugees Postpone Reunion Tour Until 2022

The Fugees reunion tour won’t kick off in November as planned.

Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras have postponed their 25th anniversary tour until 2022. The trio explained the delay in an Instagram post on Friday.

“Dates for our upcoming Fugees 25th Anniversary Tour are moving to early 2022 to ensure the best chance that all cities on the tour are fully open so we can perform for as many fans as possible,” the group announced via social media.

The postponement may be disappointing for fans, but The Fugees intend to expand the reach of their tour. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras will perform in more cities as part of the rescheduled slate of shows.

“With so much excitement around the reunion tour, we are also happy to announce that we will be adding more cities and dates!” they declared. “Full details coming soon along with some SPECIAL announcements!”

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The Fugees 25th anniversary tour was supposed to begin in Chicago on November 2. The three artists were going to spend November touring the United States, performing in cities such as Los Angeles, Miami and Washington, D.C.

Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras were also scheduled to perform overseas in December. The Fugees had shows booked in Paris, London, Nigeria and Ghana.

The Fugees officially reunited in September for a special pop-up show in New York City. The event and upcoming tour are a celebration of the triumvirate’s classic album The Score, which was released in 1996.

Jay-Z’s Testimony Gets Chippy At Perfume Breach Of Contract Trial

Jay-Z wasn’t bashful while testifying at a civil trial on Friday.

The Roc Nation boss showed up to a court to rebut Parlux Fragrances’ breach of contract allegations against him. According to multiple reports, Jay-Z’s testimony got combative at times as Hov verbally clashed with the perfume company’s lawyer Anthony Viola.

Parlux originally sued Jay-Z for $18 million in 2016. The company accused him of failing to promote its Gold Jay Z fragrance, claiming he cost the perfumer millions. Hov countersued, contending Parlux breached their agreement and owed him more than $2.7 million.

A trial for the case finally began in October. Jay-Z testified on Friday and maintained he lived up to his end of the deal with Parlux.

The company’s attorney tried to press Jay-Z, arguing the Hip-Hop superstar wasn’t aware of his contractual requirements. Hov admitted he never read the contract but said his lawyers likely explained the details to him.

Jay-Z generated some laughter from the jury when he chided Parlux’s lawyer. He also had a simple answer for many of Viola’s inquiries.

“I’m not a lawyer,” he quipped on multiple occasions during his testimony.

While on the stand, repeatedly attempted to question Viola. At one point, the judge had to step in and inform the legendary rapper that Viola was the only one allowed to ask the questions.

No judgment has been made in the breach of contract trial. It is scheduled to continue next week.

Big Sean Is No Longer Signed To Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music

Big Sean has embarked on a new chapter of his career.

The multi-platinum selling rapper revealed he’s no longer signed to G.O.O.D. Music in a Twitter post on Thursday. Big Sean shared the information after releasing his What You Expect EP with Hit-Boy.

“By the way this the first project where I’m on my own label as well, no more lil dawg s###!!!!” he wrote. “I bossed up! #DONLIFE.”

Big Sean confirmed his G.O.O.D. Music exit in a response to a fan.

“That’s a forever brotherhood, but business wise, I had to start getting a bigger cut!” he said of Kanye West’s label. “I worked my way out that deal.”

Big Sean originally signed with G.O.O.D Music in 2007. All of his studio albums, including last year’s Detroit 2, were released through the Kanye West-led label.

Although Big Sean has gotten out of his G.O.O.D. Music deal, he remains signed to Def Jam Recordings. The What You Expect EP was released through Def Jam and his newly founded FF to Def Entertainment imprint.

What You Expect is another collaboration with Hit-Boy, who executive produced Big Sean’s Detroit 2 album. The six-track EP features guest appearances by Lil Durk, 42 Dugg, Babyface Ray and Bryson Tiller.

Stream the project below.

Meet Music Mogul Rob Terell, A.K.A. Official Dealmaker and Mr. Integrity

Rob Terrel is a serial entrepreneur, business manager for many celebrities, financial strategist, motivational speaker, and published author. If the term “well-rounded” had a face, that would be Rob, since he also is a film director and music artist. Rob is the head of Official Dealmaker, a global agency delivering a legacy of influence to countless people in the entertainment industry.

From being an unpaid intern, Rob rose to a top executive using his many different skills and ability to work well with different people. As a business manager for celebrities, he specializes in brand development and the ability to monetize almost everything that can be monetized. Rob uses his creativity in his many involvements, which expands far beyond the realms of entertainment and other businesses.

Rob’s friends, clients, and colleagues call him “The Official Dealmaker,” a name he used for his own agency. Despite the Official Dealmaker’s busy life as a businessman and manager, he never forgets to spend time with his family, especially his children. For Rob, family is everything, and all his efforts in every venture he’s in will be futile if he doesn’t spend time with them.

As a young child, Rob already showed prowess as a communicator, which, fortunately, he was able to develop as he grew up. He also showed an early knack for commerce which went well with his natural skills in sales talk and negotiating. Rob was able to use all these skills when he matured and found the niche that was perfect for his interests. His career blossomed, and he became very popular in the music circle in a short time.

It was at the Calliope Studios in New York City where Rob started his journey in the entertainment industry. He worked with experienced people in the field like Will Socolov, the part-owner of Sleeping Bag Records, and Kevin Maxwell of Tommy Boy Records. A few years later, Rob was the Vice President of the Southeast Regional Market for Bungalo and Universal Records.

As of now, Rob is associated with at least 13 companies, allowing him to help many artists and businesses attain success. Some of his companies include Wealth Nation, a consulting service providing advice in business and branding, and Industry Certified, a multi-media company providing world-class content. Rob’s passion for entrepreneurship is evident in the ventures that he’s in, and he plans to add more.

Rob has launched a website which contains all information about his many involvements for potential clients to get in touch with him. He’s also very active on social media, especially on Facebook and Instagram, where he engages with his fans and supporters. Through his social media, Rob is able to share tips on how to become successful in multiple ventures simultaneously.

Rob’s ultimate goal for his future is to dominate the industry as the man behind some of the most successful productions. He hopes to work with more A-list celebrities, especially musicians, as he continues to learn within the industry. Rob emphasizes the value of integrity in leading people to success since he believes the universe rewards the perseverance of a good-hearted individual.

MtvVon: The Preeminent Chicago Artist with a Point to Prove

Want to know more about the rising Chicago star taking over the airwaves? Meet MtvVon, the motivated and ambitious rapper who knows nothing about failure. Having been introduced to music and heavily supported by family, he knew he wanted to chase the music dream since then. 

But what makes this young rapper so unique? The inspiration he derives from the life struggles he underwent is unheard of. It was rough and tough growing up in Chicago for him, and he never wants to go back to that lifestyle that caused him so much pain. But that’s not all. His poetry skills have made him among the front liners in Chicago’s growing rap scene with songs like “All Alone” and “Problems” Check him out @mtvvon on Instagram.

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Tyler Trappy, From Social Media Star to Rap Superstar

Over the years Tyler Trappy has done a fantastic job at putting himself out there in Florida, and globally online. Tyler Trappy is known for rap singles like: ”Mr. Magoo”, “Head Honcho”, & “Dogged Out”. The response to Trappy music has been great since his transition from social media star to upcoming rap superstar. Trappy has accomplished a lot in his time rapping. Trappy was mentioned by fellow Florida native, rapper Kodak Black on Twitter. Kodak Black reportedly reached out to Tyler Trappy. Trappy goes live on his Instagram often and often has hundreds of viewers in his Instagram live sessions.

Trappy frequently gives his fans the opportunity to share his massive online platform and often allows his fans and supporters to join with sometimes four people at one time and entertain engaging sessions. Doing this takes consistency and Trappy has done a great job at giving his fans a time and area to link up. Tyler Trappy’s online presence has garnered abundant attention from popular networks such as World Star Hip Hop, 50 Cents platform; This IS 50, Gen Z Hip Hop, AaronReflex.com, Hip Hop Weekly, Hip Hop Since 1987, ItsBizKit, & several other places. Trappy fans have made lots of videos to his songs; some of which he posts to his stories highlighting his diehard fan base.

Tyler Trappy is a remarkable young artist. No matter the circumstances, Trappy never quits. Trappy has autism and is very consistent with his music while simultaneously keeping up with his rapidly growing fanbase. Tyler Trappy speaks his mind in his music and uses music to express himself. Tyler Trappy does this on his smash hit single, “Mr. Magoo” when he paints a vivid image in the listener’s head with his music. Trappy gets support from hundreds of thousands of people online but has expressed his brothers show the most support. Trappy has also expressed his mom is his hero. Tyler Trappy is a noble artist on the rise with a determination and will inside of him to win and succeed.

Tyler Trappy has focused over the years and all the challenging work is paying off for him. When you combine determination and consistency you find the recipe to success. Trappy has accomplished a lot in his brief time being a rapper. Trappy has expressed he respects the art and history of rap, & hip-hop, and wants to continue to make connections. He works hard and goes to the studio every day to work on music. Tyler Trappy has also written music for some artists, assisting with the creation of songs. 

Tyler Trappy born Christian Wood is an Orlando, Florida self-made music artist who went from nothing to becoming one of the hottest up-and-coming rap stars. 

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Cardi B Shouts Out Tamron Hall For Her ‘Pregnant Cardi’ Costume

Cardi B shouted out everyone’s favorite auntie, Tamron Hall, today on social media.

On today’s episode of The Tamron Hall Show, the journalist-turned-daytime host came out in not one, but two, different costumes.

The first costume was a tribute to Cardi B herself, in which she sported a glittery Dolce & Gabbana cut-out bodysuit with a prosthetic baby bump, paying tribute to the rapper’s performance at the 2021 BET Awards — which also served as a de facto pregnancy announcement, too.

Cardi B shouted out Tamron Hall on social media and thanked her for the “tribute.”

Later on in the show, according to The New York Post, Tamron Hall paid tribute to Naomi Campbell by donning her 1993 Vivienne Westwood fashion show, where she fell due to her oversized platform heels.

The “Bodak Yellow” rapper also got a nod & a wink from “The Real,” in which one of the hosts portrayed a pregnant version of her in a skit that also featured “Octomom” and Kim Kardashian. Lil Nas X was also featured in the skit, which was actually quite funny all around.

Cardi B, meanwhile, is promoting a new upcoming episode of Cardi Tries, which will air on Facebook Watch.

Ice Cube Out Of ‘Oh Hell No’ Movie After Declining COVID-19 Vaccine

Ice Cube won’t be starring in the upcoming Sony comedy Oh Hell No.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Hip-Hop legend has exited the film over his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Producers asked the movie’s cast to get vaccinated ahead of filming, which was supposed to begin this winter in Hawaii.

Ice Cube hasn’t publicly addressed his exit at the time of publishing. His representatives have declined to comment.

The veteran rapper/actor’s rejection of the vaccination request will turn out to be a costly decision. He was reportedly set to make $9 million for his role in the film.

Ice Cube was supposed to star alongside Jack Black in the comedy, which is being directed by Kitao Sakurai. Oh Hell No is Sakurai’s follow-up to Bad Trip, a hidden-camera prank movie starring Eric Andre that became a hit for Netflix.

Sony is now looking for a replacement for Ice Cube. Oh Hell No was originally scheduled to be released in summer 2022, but production on the film has been pushed back following the casting disruption.

Oh Hell No is the second movie Ice Cube has left in recent months. He was also attached to a Universal boxing film titled Flint Strong but is no longer part of the project.

Fetty Wap Accused Of Selling Hundreds Of Kilos Of Cocaine, Crack And Heroin

Rap star Fetty Wap faces a long stretch in prison after being accused of trafficking large amounts of drugs.

Fetty Wap was arrested in New York at Citi Field yesterday (October 28th) just before his set at Rolling Loud for his role in a drug conspiracy that spanned from New Jersey to Long Island, New York.

According to an indictment out of Central Islip, New York, the rapper and five other men are accused of distributing at least 100 kilos of controlled substances.

Among those charged in the conspiracy is a New Jersey correctional officer named Anthony Leonardi and his brother Robert Leonardi.

Brian Sullivan and KeVaughn Wiggins are the other two men accused of distributing and possessing controlled substances.

Five of the defendants are also charged with using firearms and connection with drug trafficking.

“As alleged, the defendants transported, distributed, and sold more than 100 kilograms of deadly and addictive drugs, including heroin and fentanyl, on Long Island, deliberately contributing to the opioid epidemic that is devastated our communities and taken too many lives,” said United States attorney Breon Peace.

Fetty Wap, who had a #1 hit single on the R&B and Hip-Hop charts in 2015 with the song “Trap Queen,” is accused of being a wholesale drug dealer who pumped massive amounts of the drugs.

The drug ring allegedly peddled cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, and the deadly drug fentanyl.

During the investigation, investigators uncovered $1.5 million in cash, 16 kilos of cocaine, 2 kilos of heroin, fentanyl pills, handguns, and large amounts of ammunition.

Fetty Wap is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon.

Fetty Wap Arrested For Alleged Federal Drug Charges In NYC

Fetty Wap can’t seem to catch a break.

A representative for the FBI has confirmed to ABC News that the rapper has been arrested on what the agency is calling “drug charges.”

He was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 28, at Citi Field in Queens, NY. As hip-hop heads are aware, Citi Field is where the Rolling Loud festival is taking place, and you can’t help but wonder if this isn’t just another set-up from the NYPD task force dedicated to the rap community (or, as they’re more colloquially known, the “Hip Hop Cops”).

Just listen to how ABC News describes Fetty Wap in their news report:

“He has had other brushes with the law, including a 2019 arrest in Las Vegas for allegedly assaulting three employees at a hotel-casino. He was previously arrested in November 2017 and charged with DUI after police say he was drag racing on a New York City highway,” they write.

Meanwhile, not an ounce of smoke for all the corrupt politicians, rockers, and other assorted members of the motley crew of people in charge, right?

As of right now, the details surrounding Fetty Wap are hazy, at best. An FBI spokesperson hasn’t released the details of either his arrest or the charges at hand, but he’s expected to be arraigned later today.

Lawyers for the “Trap Queen” rapper haven’t returned a request for comment by ABC News.

Vado Drops New Track With Lloyd Banks & Dave East Called ‘Respect the Jux’

There is no question Vado’s talent is respected. From his early aughts(ish) mixtape run with Cam’ron and the U.N. Crew, highlighted by mixtape staples like Slime Flu and Boss Of All Bosses and their collaborative album Gunz n’ Butta, all of which were released under the Diplomat Records umbrella, to eventually signing with Interscope and later Cash Money Records/We The Best Music.

After recently taking center stage at the DJ Kay Slay hosted New World Order III rap event in Atlanta, where he battled Saigon, Vado will return with a new installment of his Long Run series, Long Run Vol. 2, which will be released on December 10, 2021. Vado shared the project’s first single, “Respect The Jux,” featuring Lloyd Banks and Dave East with Complex.

“Respect The Jux” is taken from my forthcoming project, Long Run 2, but it will also be the title track from a movie which I will appear in next year,” Vado commented to Complex. “This is the soundtrack of the gritty NYC streets, so it’s only right I went and got two of the grittiest lyricists to join me in Lloyd Banks & Dave East; AKA Bank Matthews & Dave Hyatt. The track is produced by my fellow Harlemite “6 Figure Digga.”

Check out “Respect the Jux” below.

‘Tiger King’ Star Joe Exotic Calls On Cardi B To Help Him Get Out Of Prison

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many Netflix users escaped the fear and uncertainty of rising coronavirus cases by binge-watching the captivating Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness docuseries.

Joseph “Joe Exotic” Maldonado-Passage was the breakout star of Tiger King. Cardi B even confessed to being a “stan” of Joe Exotic before turning on the incarcerated ex-zookeeper because Exotic once argued he should be able to use the “n-word.”

Apparently, Cardi B’s change of heart did not stop Joe Exotic or his representatives from reaching out to the Invasion of Privacy album creator on social media. On October 21, the unverified @joe_exotic Twitter account pleaded to Cardi for help.

“@iamcardib when you see the truth in Tiger King 2, I need you to rally everyone together to be my voice of #freedom,” posted @joe_exotic. That tweet included a photo of a hand-written note apparently from the real Joe Exotic.

In response, Cardi B quote-tweeted that message. The Bronx-raised rapper added, “Wait, is this the real Tiger King?” Netflix’s official Twitter account replied, “Do they… have Twitter in prison? Genuinely asking 🙃.”

Then someone claiming to be Joe Exotic’s lawyer jumped into the online conversation. John M. Phillips tweeted to Cardi B, “I represent Joe. He heard about your message from prison. I’d love to put you two together on a phone call next week.”

Four hours later, Phillips added, “I can’t even imagine facilitating the call between @iamcardib and @joe_exotic. That collaboration may make the world explode. Here kitty kitty (the WAP remix) is so 2022. Cardi, I can probably get you on a call with Joe next week. He’s grateful for you taking on Carole early.”

Carole Baskin & Cardi B Clashed Over “WAP” & A Missing Husband

Cardi B also got into a back-and-forth with Joe Exotic’s archenemy Carole Baskin. The self-described big cat rights activist called out Cardi’s “WAP” music video for supposedly glamorizing “the idea of rich people having tigers as pets.”

That criticism led to Cardi B clapping back at Carole Baskin in an interview. The Grammy winner brought up the rumors that Baskin allegedly killed her husband, Don Lewis, by feeding him to the animals at her Big Cat Rescue sanctuary.

“I’m not gonna engage with Carole Baskin on that,” said Cardi B at the time. “Like, that’s just ridiculous you know? Oh, Lord. Like, girl, you killed your g###### husband.” Baskin denies any involvement in Don Lewis going missing.

The “Tiger King” Is Locked Up As Netflix Prepares For Season Two Of The Series

Joe Exotic was sentenced to 22 years in prison after a federal jury found him guilty of hiring a hitman to murder Carole Baskin, falsifying wildlife records, and violating the Endangered Species Act. He was accused of personally shooting and killing five tigers in 2017.

Tiger King 2 will stream on Netflix beginning November 17. A synopsis for the upcoming second season episodes reads:

With Joe Exotic behind bars and Carole Baskin closing in on ownership of his disreputable zoo, the Emmy-nominated saga continues its twisted course with Tiger King 2 as newfound revelations emerge on the motivations, backstories, and secrets of America’s most notorious big cat owners. Old enemies and frenemies, including Jeff Lowe, Tim Stark, Allen Glover, and James Garretson return for another season of murder, mayhem, and madness. Thought you knew the whole story? Just you wait.

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Roc Nation Releases ‘The Harder They Fall’ Soundtrack Featuring Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Lauryn Hill & More

Roc Nation founder Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is one of the producers for Netflix’s The Harder They Fall. Jay-Z also co-produced the Western’s accompanying music project.

Roc Nation and Netlflix joined forced for The Harder They Fall soundtrack. Jay-Z makes two appearances on the album – “Guns Go Bang” with Kid Cudi and “King Kong Riddim” with Backroad Gee, Jadakiss & Conway The Machine

The 14-track effort includes contributions by Ms. Lauryn Hill, CeeLo Green, Seal, Koffee, Barrington Levy, and more. Jeymes “The Bullitts” Samuel (They Die By Dawn) co-wrote and directed The Harder They Fall. The British filmmaker/musician also produced every song on the soundtrack.

Jay-Z Explains How Westerns & Music Influence Each Other

“One of the most exciting things is the music. You don’t think of how Westerns influenced the world,” states Jay-Z. “It was the only thing on TV. You can see the reach when people in Jamaica were dressed in full Western cowboy regalia.”

The 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee continued, “The Westerns influenced the musicians of the time and now musicians are influencing the genre. Now, this music is informing the film and the Western. It’s the full circle.”

The Harder They Fall is Jeymes Samuel’s first feature-length motion picture. The movie’s star-studded cast includes Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, LaKeith Stanfield, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, RJ Cyler, Damon Wayans Jr., Deon Cole, Regina King, and Idris Elba.

Director Jeymes Samuel Comments On Producing The Harder They Fall Soundtrack

“I’m honored to have collaborated with such a diverse and talented array of artists to bring this film’s soundtrack to life,” says Jeymes Samuel.

He adds, “My vision was to create a versatile body of work that blends genres and eras in an innovative way. I hope that, through our collaborative work, fans will be able to really immerse themselves in the stories we’re trying to tell.”

The Harder They Fall held its world premiere at the 65th BFI London Film Festival on October 6 and received a limited theatrical release on October 22. Netflix users in the United States can begin streaming The Harder They Fall on November 3.

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FTN Bae Responds To Doodie Lo Denying He Sexually Assaulted Her 5-Year-Old Son

Did OTF rapper Doodie Lo abuse his ex-girlfriend’s child? FTN Bae accused Doodie Lo of inserting screws into her five-year-old son’s rectum, but Doodie Lo insists he is innocent.

Doodie Lo and his attorney addressed the accusations during an Instagram Live conversation. The lawyer claimed FTN Bae is a liar. Doodie Lo also suggested FTN Bae was coaching the boy to make up the abuse allegations.

In response to Doodie Lo and his attorney’s public denials, FTN Bae posted a statement on her Instagram page. She wrote:

That was cute after that failed live with that lady… & here i am again sharing content that BREAKS ME.

This is the end of the video otf_doodielo posted (he posted the beginning) the video is 8 min long btw… idk what kind of actor i and my son are to be crying like this SMH.

But The video that otf_doodielo is showing to say WE are lying was sent to him BY ME. this is when HE FIRST TOLD ME my son was so scared to tell me he ORIGINALLY blamed it on his 3 year old cousin.. BUT AS A PERSON WITH A BRAIN I HAD TO QUESTION MY SON because physically & logically it made no since. what happened to him has plenty of evidence that a judge will soon have. i’m not going to talk and show all details for ig. MY SON WAS TRYING TO CHANGE UP HIS STORY AFTER HE TOLD ME IT WAS DAVID AND HE SAW HOW EMOTIONAL I WAS. so he tried to lie i had to keep him ON TRACK. NOT COACH I DID NOT AND WOULD NOT EVER TELL MY SON TO LIE ABOUT SOMETHING LIKE THIS. what kind of mom DO YOU THINK I COULD BE TO DO THIS!!!! YOU KNOW HOW I WAS WITH MY SON SIT DOWN PLAYING ON MY TOP. MY SON STORY IS OUT THERE FOREVER why ON EARTH would i make all this up for AND PUT MY CHILD THROUGH THIS. don’t play with me as a MOM! I WAS IN SHOCK TRYING TO PROCESS WHAT MY CHILD WAS TELLING ME. & otf_doodielo Knew about this for 2 WEEKS. HE DIDNT DO S### TO “CLEAR HIS NAME”. i TOLD HIM TO BRING HIS LAWYER AND MAKE A STATEMENT IF HE HAD NOTHING TO HIDE. he NEVER did in fact yesterday was the 1st time she called me!! BUT TO SUE ME NOT TO CLEAR HIS NAME. i Won’t do this with you on the internet you can try to cover it up whatever!!! BUT I GOT GOD BABY SO WACTH HIM WORK.

and one more thing he will be in jail within a few days. because the incident happened 2 months ago the police can’t just go and arrest him UNLESS my son was in immediate danger (it’s the law google it) SO they have to do A FULL investigation. we have been for the last month working with the police and being PATIENT for them to do there job! UNFORTUNATELY it did take longer than i wanted but everything happens the way it’s supposed to.

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FTN Bae Shares Multiple Screenshots Allegedly Connected To Doodie Lo

Doodie Lo’s attorney asserted that the audio of FTN Bae’s son discussing the alleged assault was “clearly edited.” The lawyer also accused FTN Bae of “harassing” Doodie Lo because “things didn’t work out her way.”

FTN Bae further responded to Doodie Lo’s rebuttals via her Instagram Stories. She shared, what appeared to be, emails from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office seeking evidence about the alleged sexual abuse against her child.

Additionally, FTN Bae uploaded screenshots of her supposed cell phone call log that shows Doodie Lo seemingly attempted to contact her multiple times over the last several days. FTN Bae also posted text messages from someone listed as “f### him” who allegedly admitted to being “mentally messed up.”

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Wyclef Predicts Drake/URL Event Will Have “Classic” Battles

Wyclef is a long-time fan of battle rap, he began his career battling and has recently been shining a spotlight on the scene. In just the last couple of months, he has sent some bars in Philly legend Freeway’s direction, shared battles from his favorite female battle rappers, and even created his own battle rap challenge

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Now, the “Gone ‘Til November” artist has shared his predictions with HipHopisReal on the upcoming Drake and URL collaboration event, Til Death Do Us Part, tapped to be the biggest event in battle rap history.  

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Jaz The Rapper Vs. Gattas 

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This proved difficult for Clef who said, “Jaz has a gift and Gattas of course is on a whole other level. I think you gone get a classic.” He struggled to pick a winner prompting HipHopisReal to offer a tough ultimatum; pick the correct winner or no more Haitian food. Wyclef, unable to determine the winner, dodged the question. “If they said that then I would tell them that I’m growing my own food,” the Haitian native said.  

Pat Stay vs. Real Sikh  

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The choice between veteran Canadian Pat Stay and the New Jersey native Real Sikh was an easier one. “I’m amazed by both; the new school is definitely ill. I think the experience of Pat Stay though is going to take it.” He added, “I respect the youth though!” 

Tsu Surf vs. Calicoe  

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Next, Wyclef was asked to predict the rematch between veterans Tsu Surf and Calicoe who first battled back in 2014. “The rematch is definitely going to be very very interesting.” He added that he’s a huge fan of both artists and doesn’t want people to assume he’s picking Surf because of any Jersey bias. “I think both guys wordplay is definitely amazing. Calicoe has been back on his crazy s### again.” Slipping into patois he said, “Calicoe’s on that ‘Mi nuh play wid nobody’ vibe.” 

He ultimately went with Surf for the win, “I’ve seen Surf get out of tough situations before,” he said.  

T-Rex vs. Rum Nitty  

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Wyclef took his time with this one. After a long pause, he explained that T-Rex is a draw, “one of those that would make us show up to the battles because the energy and what he has brought to this game.” He continued explaining he’s long been a fan of T-Rex and recounted watching him and K-Shine back in the day. “I go way back with T-Rex in the sense of watching him, he probably didn’t even know that.” However, he added, “Rum Nitty right now is just hard to beat.” 

Clef was asked why he considers Rum so unique, especially after being in the industry for so long, he’s heard “a million bars and a million metaphors.” He explained that Rum’s material is incredibly original. “Rum has a way that he says it and it’s backward, his style of thinking. The way he puts the metaphors together. He continued saying that there are certain bars you only catch if you’re “woke” before adding, “Rum goes into your subconscious.” Picking a winner he said, “Both are amazing, but Rum.” 

Tay Roc vs Nu Jersey Twork 

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Wyclef also struggled to pick a victor between long-time fan favorite Tay-Roc, and Drake’s favorite battler, Twork. “What a battle,” he said. “That, once again, is gone be a punch fest.” Unable to pick a winner, he compared it to the Jaz and Gattas battle saying, “You gone have a classic.” 

Later in the interview, he doubled back to mention Twork’s originality and creativity, adding, “I remember his battle with Dougie and there was a certain confidence that Dougie had but Twork just had a new language that we hadn’t heard before. So, it’s going to be interesting.”  

Loaded Lux vs. Geechi Gotti 

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Wyclef began his prediction for the main-event battle by comparing Loaded Lux to Hip-Hop founding fathers, The Last Poets. “He’s literally hands down like The Last Poets. One of the most gifted to ever come.” 

He prefaced his comments on Geechi Gotti by talking about one of the smartest people he’s ever known, co-founder of the Crips and children’s book author, Tookie Williams. “Geechi Gotti comes with that renaissance,” he said. “When he rhymes, I could hear Huey Newton inside of the rhyme, like I hear a Panther flow. I hear a Tribe thing going on.” He predicted another classic battle and gave an interesting comparison. “Imagine The Last Poets show, and they doing they thing and then Bobby Seale comes out. The convo is real.” 

Wyclef wrapped up the interview saying: “I look forward to that. Bobby Seale vs. The Last Poets. Get your tickets now! 

Tickets for Drake’s Til Death Do Us Part are available here. Fans can stream the show for free this Saturday at 6 p.m. Eastern via caf.tv/urltv

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Watch the full interview with HipHopisReal below.  

Big Sean & Hit-Boy Team Up Again For ‘What You Expect’ EP

Big Sean is back with another body of work. After partnering with award-winning producer Hit-Boy for the Detroit 2 album in 2020, the duo reunited for the What You Expect EP.

What You Expect arrived on October 29. The 6-track project hosts the previously released single “What A Life” as well as the new single “Loyal To A Fault” featuring Bryson Tiller and Lil Durk.

Big Sean also dropped the official “Loyal To A Fault” music video on Friday. In addition to collaborating with Tiller and Durk, the Def Jam recording artist tapped Babyface Ray and 42 Dugg for What You Expect.

Hit-Boy also created full-length projects with Dom Kennedy (Courtesy of Half-A-Mil) and SOB X RBE (Family Not a Group). Plus, the Grammy winner was instrumental in forging the sound of Nas’s King’s Disease and King’s Disease II.

Big Sean added another joint effort to his catalog too. He already recorded Twenty88 with Jhené Aiko and Double or Nothing with Metro Boomin. Sean also contributed to G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Summer compilation.

What You Expect arrived a year after the Detroit 2 studio LP hit DSPs. Detroit 2 debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 103,000 first-week units, giving Big Sean his third Number One on those rankings.

The Weeknd, Doja Cat & Giveon Among Top 2021 American Music Award Nominees

The 2021 American Music Awards will air from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 21 at 8 pm ET. The nominations were revealed on ABC’s Good Morning America, Spotify’s The Get Up, and the AMAs Twitter account.

Pop newcomer Olivia Rodrigo scored the most nominations (7), including Artist Of The Year and New Artist Of The Year. The Weeknd was right behind Rodrigo with six nominations.

The Artist Of The Year category also includes Ariana Grande, BTS, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift. Doja Cat, Giveon, and Bad Bunny are up for five American Music Awards, respectively.

Cardi B, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Polo G & Pop Smoke Lead The Hip-Hop Catergories

Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist will be awarded to Drake, Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, Polo G, or the late Pop Smoke. Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist will be awarded to Cardi B, Coi Leray, Erica Banks, Megan Thee Stallion, or Saweetie.

Drake’s Certified Lover Boy, Juice WRLD’s Legends Never Die, Megan Thee Stallion’s Good News, Pop Smoke’s Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon, and Rod Wave’s SoulFly were nominated for Favorite Hip-Hop Album.

Cardi B’s “Up,” Internet Money’s “Lemonade” featuring Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV, Lil Tjay’s “Calling My Phone” featuring 6LACK, Polo G’s “RAPSTAR,” and Pop Smoke’s “What You Know Bout Love” were nominated for Favorite Hip-Hop Song.

To see the full list of 2021 American Music Award nominations visit www.theamas.com. Voting is now open globally via TikTok. Fans can vote once per category per day by searching “AMAs” on TikTok or accessing the voting hub at www.tiktok.com.

FAVORITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Drake
Lil Baby
Moneybagg Yo
Polo G
Pop Smoke

FAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Cardi B
Coi Leray
Erica Banks
Megan Thee Stallion
Saweetie

FAVORITE HIP-HOP ALBUM
Drake – Certified Lover Boy
Juice WRLD – Legends Never Die
Megan Thee Stallion – Good News
Pop Smoke – Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon
Rod Wave – SoulFly

FAVORITE HIP-HOP SONG
Cardi B – “Up”
Internet Money ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV – “Lemonade”
Lil Tjay ft. 6LACK – “Calling My Phone”
Polo G – “RAPSTAR”
Pop Smoke – “What You Know Bout Love”

Nas-Directed “Video Music Box” Film Launches Showtime’s “Hip Hop 50″ 3-Year Initiative

Showtime announced the multi-year, cross-platform initiative on Wednesday (October 27). The move is a joint venture between the premium cable network and Nas’ Mass Appeal entertainment company.  

The first film, slated for release on 3 December, centers around the trailblazing television program, “Video Music Box.” The documentary includes 40 years’ worth of never never-before-seen archival footage as it explores the show’s influence on Hip-Hop culture around the world. 

In the forthcoming film, Nas will highlight the public and private journey of rap music visionary DJ and MC Ralph McDaniels, who grew to be one of the most influential tastemakers and historians.  

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Created by Ralph McDaniels and Lionel C. Martin, “Video Music Box” first aired on public TV throughout the New York area in 1983. The show was mostly shot on-location on the streets of New York where random passers-by were asked for their opinions on Hip-Hop music and culture as well as hard-hitting news topics.   

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The program would also feature Hip-Hop music videos and themed music specials highlighting trailblazing rappers in the ’80s and ’90s. Pioneers including Public Enemy, Salt N’ Pepa, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Boogie Down Productions, MC Lyte, Special Ed all made appearances on the show. Viewers were also introduced to emcees including Lil Kim, The Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, Nicki Minaj, and the film’s director Nas, who would all go on to become future stars.  

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Additionally, a further two projects are slated for release in December. Josh Swade’s “Ricky Powell: The Individualist,” delves into the life of the New York City photographer and will air Dec. 10 The Roger Gastman-directed graffiti culture film “Rolling Like Thunder,” premieres the following week on Dec. 17. 

Nas To Commemorate 50 years Of Hip-Hop Culture

Showtime says the Nas-driven “Hip Hop 50″ will run over a three year-span and includes further unscripted series and features, podcasts, and digital shorts. The project culminates in 2023, marking the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.  

Meanwhile, Nas recently launched a Hip-Hop storytelling class in collaboration with Masterclass.

DaBaby Returns to Rolling Loud Stage Courtesy Of 50 Cent

The audience at Rolling Loud New York was surprised during 50 Cent’s set as he brought DaBaby onstage for a guest performance.  

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The unexpected appearance came after DaBaby has faced months of internet backlash following his homophobic remarks made at Rolling Loud Miami back in July. 

Though the New York crowd cheered and welcomed his performance, even hoisting him up when DaBaby went crowd surfing, some social media users were less impressed.  

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Social Media Reacts

Social media was divided as both fans of DaBaby and enraged social media users took to Twitter to express their opinions on the “cancelled” rapper.   

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TMZ reports Rolling Loud was aware of DaBaby’s surprise appearance and apparently shared a snippet of the pair on stage. However, the live stream was reportedly cut before the “BOP” rapper emerged.   

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So y’all knew he was bringing out Dababy and cut the stream? Why else would 50 stream end and y’all act like nothing happened…. 

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50 Cent Speaks In Defense of DaBaby

50 Cent came out in defense of DaBaby at the height of the criticism against him. During an interview with E! News Fiddy said, “Remember they cancelled Chris Brown, five, six times? He just transitioned from being in that pool that everyone’s in, as a rap artist.” 

He added, “They didn’t notify him that he’s turning into a superstar. There’s nobody that tells you, ‘now you’re being held to these standards that are mainstream standards that you can’t say things, you can’t do these different things.’ He’s just two years into his career, there’s no artist development, no A&R … and he’s definitely had no media training.” 

Additionally, last month, 50 shared a clip of Dave Chappelle’s “The Closer” discussing DaBaby and cancel with the caption:

“Dave Chappelle is a funny mother f##### that was flawless. Hip hop loves things that are damaged, that’s the beauty of the culture. @dababy is on a new path music has changed everything. LOL.”

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