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Katt Williams Talks Possibly Facing Kevin Hart In A ‘Verzuz’ Battle

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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This week has been consumed by a lot of conversation around a potential Verzuz event involving super-producers Jermaine Dupri and Sean “Diddy” Combs. But what about a faceoff between two stand-up comedy legends?

Katt Williams recently spoke about going head-to-head against Kevin Hart in a Verzuz battle. 92Q radio personality Persia Nicole asked the Friday After Next star about that possible matchup.

“Had a chance to chop it up with @kattwilliams & asked if he would be down with doing a @verzuztv battle with @kevinhart4real & uhhh his response 🥴😭,” wrote Persia Nicole in her Instagram caption.

Katt Williams responded by saying he essentially started the idea of Verzuz with the “Katt Williams vs Steve Harvey” contest for the title of King Of Comedy in 2009. When it comes to another battle, Williams believes no opponent could match him except for the late Richard Pryor.

“Comedically beefing is my lane. It’s almost cheating for me. I have over ten specials,” Katt Williams told Persia Nicole. “So I don’t have to pick but two jokes from each special and I’ve already deaded anybody whose last name isn’t Pryor anyway.”

Katt Williams continued, “It’s almost a battle we can’t afford to be in, because he’s on his sixteenth 100-city tour. So it probably don’t match up the way you think it match up… So yeah, I’m saying I wouldn’t involve me.”

In 2018, Kevin Hart and Katt Williams were involved in a public back-and-forth after the Emmy winner dissed Hart’s comedic protégé Tiffany Haddish. Williams later apologized for suggesting Haddish was only successful because she wants to have sex with white men.

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Tyga Responds To Rumors He Was Involved With Trans Model Nikita Dragun

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Last month, tweets from Blac Chyna’s Twitter account claimed her ex-boyfriend Tyga was attracted to transgender women. Chyna later insisted she was hacked, but another person has seemingly co-signed the sentiment of those tweets.

Transgender model Nikita Dragun released a video for her song “D***” that included what appeared to be screenshots of direct messages from Tyga. The alleged DM simply read, “Text me.”

The clip caused outside onlookers to assume Tyga slid in Nikita Dragun’s DMs in order to shoot his shot at the social media influencer. Tyga has now come out to address Nikita Dragun’s “D***” post.

“My company shot and directed a music video for her a while back that never dropped. Not sure why she added my likeness to this,” tweeted Tyga on Thursday. He added, “Ladies and gentlemen clout kills.”

This is not the first time Tyga has been romantically linked to a transgender woman. Back in 2016, pornographic actress Mia Isabella claimed the 31-year-old “Rack City” rapper exchanged sexual text messages with her as well. 

Lil Nas X Gives Birth To His New Album ‘Montero’

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As part of the promotional rollout for his new Montero album, Lil Nas X pretended to be pregnant with his debut studio LP. The Georgia-bred performer birthed the project today (September 17).

Montero arrived at midnight with guest features by Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, Elton John, Megan Thee Stallion, and Miley Cyrus. The 15-track album was executive produced by Take A Daytrip.

“Music saved my entire life, like all artists said. And I truly get it now. It gave me an outlet to just have more of a purpose, have something that I want to dedicate myself to, have something I love, have something that I’m not doing for somebody else,” Lil Nas X explained to Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe.

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In addition, Lil Nas X dropped a music video for the track “Thats What I Want.” The STILLZ-directed visuals, which includes a cameo from Billy Porter, quickly began trending on YouTube.

Visualizers for several Montero tracks were also published on Lil Nas X’s YouTube channel in support of the Gilead COMPASS Initiative. The organization works to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the southern part of the United States. Gilead is matching all donations up to $25,000 per charity.

Wendy Williams Reportedly Hospitalized For Psychiatric Evaluation

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The Queen of Celebrity Gossip appears to be dealing with a serious mental health situation. Wendy Williams was voluntarily admitted to a New York City hospital for a psychiatric evaluation, according to reports.

A new TMZ article claims the 57-year-old talk show host was hospitalized a day before it was announced the debut of the new season of The Wendy Williams Show was being delayed. The program was scheduled to return on September 20 before being pushed back to October 4.

Wendy Williams reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 as well. Apparently, she was fully vaccinated but still contracted a “breakthrough” case of coronavirus. The daytime television veteran is said to be asymptomatic.

“To allow Wendy time to quarantine and fully recover and to ensure that our production fully abides by SAG/AFTRA and DGA Covid protocols, we expect to begin the 13th season of The Wendy Williams Show on Monday, October 4th,” read a statement from the show’s producers.

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Lil Mo Says Fat Joe’s “Verzuz” Comments Were “Vile” and “Disrespectful”

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Fat Joe went head-to-head with Ja Rule in a “Verzuz” battle earlier this week and he’s been making headlines ever since…for all the wrong reasons.  

During the performance, Ja Rule tried to suggest Fat Joe needed Remy Ma to save him saying, “Ya’ll see somebody come out here with me? Me neither. You had to bring Remy to save you, this is fu*king pathetic.”   

The “Terror Squad” rapper hit back with a rebuttal referring to Ja’s guests, who he had yet to bring out. “Oh, them dusty bit*hes. You had to go to the crack house to find them bit*hes.” Ja Rule’s guests were Lil Mo and Vita and who were backstage at the time.  

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The day after the event both ladies took to social media to address Joe’s comments. 

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Joe apologized On Twitter and also during an Instagram Live with Ja Rule and Ashanti, who also performed at the “Verzuz” battle.  

On Thursday, Lil Mo posted a throwback to the night on her Instagram page with the caption “#TBT from the other night. 🤞🏾 BLESSINGS come down when you remain humble in all things. I AM so glad to be apart of the history that has been made. I AM Legendary.” She continued, “I’ve made peace with everything and EVERYONE. And we are ALL moving ON and going UP! Alhamdulillah !! When God gives you the opportunity to extend grace and forgive. ACCEPT IT. You never know when you may need it. Love always 🤞🏾🤲🏽🌟❤️ ”  

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However, in an interview with “TMZ” later in the day, Lil Mo says Joe’s comments were “vile,” “disrespectful,” and insensitive to anyone battling addiction. She says “a lot of people were offended” and points to recent celebrity deaths from substance abuse issues. She also speaks about being triggered herself having overcome a battle with opioid addiction herself.  

“It was so vile and I think it was just like really disappointing and disheartening,” stating she was there to support both artists and the “Verzuz” itself. “Me nor any female that was in the building on that stage should have never been verbally attacked.”  

She ends by saying, “I never got a formal apology. You can’t tell me how I’m supposed to feel. I’m not looking for no Birkin bag but I know how the streets work. I don’t want it to go that way.” 

Lil Baby Scammed for “$400K” Rare Patek Phillipe Watch

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Lil Baby recently got scammed to the tune of $400,000! The rapper bought what he thought was a rare 40th anniversary Patek Phillipe watch and did what all self-respecting rappers do…he took to Instagram to show it off. 

Well, experts scrutinized the limited-edition timepiece and reached out to Lil Baby to warn him that he may have invested upwards of a rumored $400,000 in a fake!  

The Instagram account “fakewatchbuster2.0” posted an image of Lil Baby’s fake next to the genuine article. “@lilbaby, unfortunately, that’s a fake Patek Philippe Nautilus 40th Anniversary,” the caption for the page dedicated to defending the watch community from fake watches noted. “He got scammed and most probably he paid 400k for that, he should take back his money and blast who sold that fugazi” 

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They point out that a genuine Patek Philippe Nautilus 40th anniversary is worth approximately $620k and show a side-by-side slide show comparison of the real versus the fake, highlighting how to spot a fraud.  

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The rapper responded via his Instagram Story, tagging the watch designer in the post, “@Patekphillipe See this is why I need to be on the list,” he wrote. “Aftermarket jewelers going to make me do something I shouldn’t be doing.”  

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Lil Durk, currently on tour with Lil Baby recently sent out his own warning to anyone buying expensive jewelry.  “Stop buying all this jewelry without knowing what you doing. A lot of the s### fake and some is overpriced. Get 1 jeweler and stick to em I’m telling you y’all ass gone be p##### when the truth come out.” 

The Quality Control rapper was recently attacked by a crazed fan while performing in Charlotte, NC.

Watch Lil Baby’s video for the ironically titled “Real As It Gets.”

Nas Reveals “Mentally and Physically Hard” Battle With COVID-19

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In Ebony magazine’s October issue, the “King’s Disease II” rapper details his struggle with the virus among other issues.  

Explaining how he coped as an artist during the past 18 months of the pandemic he talked about working with super producer Hit-Boy and creating some of his most celebrated work. However, he talks about the tribulations he went through at the time.  

“I caught COVID in late October,” he reveals. “This is the first time [I’m] mentioning it. It was a tough time. It was mentally and physically hard. It’s just today’s world, with chemical warfare, crazy politics, racism, food shortages, police malpractice, Black-on-Black murder. The human spirit is being tested. I think that God has a plan for all of this. But right now, we’re in a serious time.” 

Nas also spoke about his entrepreneurship, he founded venture capital firm Queensbridge Venture Partners with his manager, Anthony Saleh back in 2014. He has a significant number of other business ventures, most recently becoming a co-owner and equity partner of Escobar Cigars. 

“I got people that stop me in the street to ask me about investment tips more than music,” Nas reflects. “It’s really crazy, man. I met another Black man named Nasir; he’s doing his thing. He told me how I’m inspirational to him in that world of investors and fundraising. That’s what I get a lot now. That’s really rewarding. It used to be only, ‘I’m inspired by you to rap,’ which I still hear, and I still love it. But it’s about letting people know, ‘This is what I’m doing. You do it, too.’ ” 

Speaking on his longevity in the industry he says, “You can overthink yourself out of the industry. You can become your worst enemy. The rules are keep your integrity, hustle, and work on your craft. That’s all that matters.” 

Nas recently celebrated his 48th Birthday and dropped the visuals for “Brunch on Sundays.”

Rapper Drake also revealed recently that he contracted COVID-19 and like Nas, kept it private until sometime later.  

Rolling Stone Rewrites The “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” – Which Rap Songs Made The Cut?

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Back in 2004, Rolling Stone compiled a list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” and now they’re remaking it for the first time! They got together a group of some of the music industry’s leading figures to collate a brand new list adding in new classics, old favorites, and some anthems that changed the world.

Rolling Stone polled more than 250 artists, musicians, and producers as well as figures from the music industry and leading critics and journalists to create the 2021 version of the list. Contributors were asked to submit a ranked list of their 50 top songs totaling almost 4,000 songs and Rolling Stone tabulated the results.

The 2004 version of the list was heavy with early rock and soul hits whereas the new edition is a much more diverse palette with more hip-hop, modern country, indie rock, Latin pop, reggae, and R&B songs. More than half of the 500 songs and a third of the Top 100 are brand new entries and were not featured on the original list.

Hip-Hop is featured throughout the list with Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power,” one of the most significant Rap songs of all time coming in at second place on the list. Second only to Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” which they crowned “The Greatest Song of All Time.”

Legendary Hip-Hop duo OutKast and Icon Missy Elliot also secured their places in the Top Ten with “Hey Ya” and “Get Ya Freak On” respectively.

Some other notable Hip-Hop and RnB tracks also made the cut.

  1. “Stronger” by Kanye West, 2007
  2. “Truth Hurts” by Lizzo, 2017
  3. “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X, 2019
  4. “In Da Club” by 50 Cent, 2003
  5. “Savage (Remix) by Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé, 2020
  6. “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey, 1995
  7. “I Like It” by Cardi B, J Balvin, and Bad Bunny, 2018
  8. “Umbrella” by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z, 2007
  9. “No Scrubs” by TLC, 1999
  10. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” by Beyoncé, 2009
  11. “Juicy” by Notorious B.I.G, 1994
  12. “Runaway” by Kanye West feat. Pusha T, 2010
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  13. Robyn: “Dancing on My Own”
  14. John Lennon: “Imagine”
  15. Prince and the Revolution: “Purple Rain”
  16. Queen: “Bohemian Rhapsody”
  17. Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z: “Crazy in Love”
  18. The Beatles: “I Want to Hold Your Hand”
  19. The Kinks: “Waterloo Sunset”
  20. The Rolling Stones: “Gimme Shelter”
  21. Stevie Wonder: “Superstition”
  22. The Beach Boys: “God Only Knows”
  23. Outkast: “Hey Ya!”
  24. Fleetwood Mac: “Dreams”
  25. Missy Elliott: “Get Ur Freak On”
  26. The Beatles: “Strawberry Fields Forever”
  27. Marvin Gaye: “What’s Going On”
  28. Nirvana: “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
  29. Bob Dylan: “Like a Rolling Stone”
  30. Sam Cooke: “A Change Is Gonna Come”
  31. Public Enemy: “Fight the Power”
  32. Aretha Franklin: “Respect”

Ming Leone Highly Anticipated Single H.B.I.C

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Ming Leone is a recording artist from Philadelphia, PA with her witty wordplay and unique style intertwined with beauty and luxury she is causing an uproar in the music industry. Leone’s latest release of “H.B.I.C” is proving that she can compete with the best of them. With her glowing aura and electric personality, she is a force to be reckoned with. Leone’s latest music video amassed almost 200,000 views.  The visuals are captivating, with an elegant display of designer clothes, luxury cars, and homes. Leone is definitely catching the eyes of the masses. The rising star also has an impressive social media presence with over 400,000 followers.

The glamorous lifestyle is a result of the relentless hustle that Leone possesses. Even making appearances in a movie, as well as starting successful businesses. Leone has rightfully claimed her position in the music industry. Ming is planning to release more enticing music videos to continue fanning the flames of her success thus far. We are expecting Ming Leone to continue her journey to become one of the most talented female hip-hop artists to come out of Philadelphia. If you want to keep up with Ming Leone you can follow her on Instagram @Ming.Leone


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Megan Thee Stallion And Lil Uzi Vert Set For Posty Fest 2021

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Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Uzi Vert are among the Hip-Hop stars scheduled to perform at Post Malone’s 2021 Posty Fest.

Post Malone has recruited Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Uzi Vert, Roddy Ricch, Jack Harlow and many more for his third annual festival, which is scheduled to take place on October 30-31. Malone will serve as the headliner with Kerwin Frost hosting the festivities.

The 2021 Posty Fest will be held at the home of the Dallas Cowboys: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Fans unable to attend in person can stream the music extravaganza on AUX Live.

Other notable artists booked for the upcoming festival include $uicideboy$, Polo G, Rod Wave, Flo Milli, Kenny Mason, Tyga, iann dior, Tyla Yaweh and Kaash Paige. Koe Wetzel, Turnstile, Peach Tree Rascals, RMR, Gatecreeper, Clever and LoveLeo round out the list of performers.

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This year’s edition of Posty Fest will be a two-day event for the first time. Post Malone began running the festival in 2018, hosting the inaugural show at the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas.

Posty Fest made its debut at AT&T Stadium in 2019 with over 40,000 fans in attendance. The festival wasn’t held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tickets for Post Malone’s big event are on sale now. General admission costs $299 while VIP passes are available for $599.

A limited number of travel packages start at $649. The package comes with a three-night stay at a hotel, general admission or VIP ticket, official merchandise and access to an open-bar event in downtown Dallas.

Check out all the ticket options here.

Jake Paul Pulled Down Over Eight Figures After Beating Tyron Woodley

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Former YouTuber and now boxing draw Jake Paul is out here caking off his matchups.

The social media phenom has said that he got an “eight-figure payday” for winning the fight against UFC fighter, Tyron Woodley.

According to DailyMailTV, Jake Paul’s victory over Woodley made him more money than Golden Boy Bernard Hopkins is worth.

Why are people locking in to support him and his brother? It’s simple. They speak the language of Y.

The 24-year-old is a member of Generation Y, a population that has flipped the rules through technology and social media to benefit themselves.

They love a story about a guy learning his lesson and then defeating the odds.

Paul shared with DailyMailTV host Thomas Roberts that he is making the big bucks because he is disciplined.

“The money is great, the business is great, it is. I work blood, sweat, and tears in the gym, but this is a product of working day in and day out since I was 17 years old,” Jake Paul said.

But it wasn’t always easy and at times, his “problem child” image added to the chaos around his name and brand. And while social media is where his career was launched, it also has steely waters that pose the most threat to his empire.

He said, “The internet is a ruthless place where you’re never really held accountable for your actions.”

“I’ve transcended the traditional media landscape into mainstream business success, not one bit of it which I take for granted,” said Jake Paul, who now has an estimated net worth of $40 million.

“I think a lot of people in today’s generation, especially celebrities, don’t want to admit to doing something wrong,” he concluded “But I’m perfectly OK with that.”

Jamie Foxx Explains How The Lockdown Helped Him After His Sister’s Death

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Jamie Foxx has admitted his sister’s death “took the life out” of him.

The actor’s sibling DeOndra Dixon died aged 36 last October and he admits the pandemic has been “terrible for a lot of people.”

“Listen, the pandemic was terrible for a lot of people – including me – on the home front,” Jamie tells the October issue of Men’s Health U.K.

“I started out a little crazy. Like, ‘Get away from the windows, COVID is right outside!’ I was that. And then we got hit bad with my sister passing away (last October). That just took the life out of me. I still can hear my sister’s voice, laugh, and stuff like that.

“But at the same time, it did allow me to lock down and get things done artistically that I may not have gotten an opportunity to do… COVID gave me a therapeutic opportunity.”

Jamie also opened up on his own legacy, and insisted the best scenario would be seeing his own children – daughters Corinne, 27, and Anelise, 12 – find their own successes in life.

He added: “I can only say that you hope with everything that your kids can really be successful, really have their own thing, their own identity.

“I think that’s what we call a legacy. Everybody that you see who’s a parent, you look to the kids to see how things turn out – especially in my business.

“You can see somebody so successful and then see everything around them that might not be. So, I think, if we’re able to have them have their own, I think that’s what you would consider legacy.”

And the star admitted he tries to let his children know what he’s been through and the struggles he’s faced in life.

He said: “The toughest thing in the world is doing whatever you do, and maybe being successful at it, but not being sure-footed with your kids.

“It’s a look at my life and how I grew up, what I went through, and how it prepared me, or didn’t prepare me, for when I had kids.” (CDG/BAN/DMC)

Usher’s CBS Series “The Activist” Canceled After Intense Criticism

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Usher’s new show “The Activist” will not be aired as planned.

After receiving negative social media attacks, the network decided to pull the program from its schedule.

“The Activist” was a CBS competition series where various community activists competed against each other on TV for a prize for their cause.

The challenges are said to have been designed to promote various causes that they champion. However, since the announcement of the show, social activists online have criticized the premise of the show.

Hosted by Usher, Priyanka Chopra-Jones, and Julianne Hough and produced partners Global Citizen and Live Nation, “The Activist” has been receiving pushback for months.

“Couldn’t they just give the money it’s going to take to pay this UNBELIEVABLY expensive talent and make this show, directly to activist causes? Rather than turning activism into a game and then giving a fraction of the much needed money away in a ‘prize…?’ People are dying.”

The producers responded and will be changing the competition series into a documentary about the work. In a joint statement the producers reassured the public that they heard the disapproval and have shifted their vision.

“’The Activist’ was designed to show a wide audience the passion, long hours, and ingenuity that activists put into changing the world, hopefully inspiring others to do the same,” they said in a joint statement.

“However, it has become apparent the format of the show as announced distracts from the vital work these incredible activists do in their communities every day,” the statement continued. “The push for global change is not a competition and requires a global effort.”

Global Citizen also issued an apology, stating, “Global activism centers on collaboration and cooperation, not competition. We apologize to the activists, hosts, and the larger activist community — we got it wrong. It is our responsibility to use this platform in the most effective way to realize change and elevate the incredible activists dedicating their lives to progress all around the world.”

Usher, who was hired as host, did not have a statement regarding this change.

He also is not on the creative side of production on “The Activist.” He does have his own community organization, Usher’s New Look which is youth-oriented. The organization is having its virtual Open House on September 23 rd for the NYC Leadership Academy.

The team posted the following on Instagram, “NYC Leadership Academy Open House! Next Thursday, September 23rd at 6 PM, the New York Chapter of Usher’s New Look will host a Virtual Open House for youth interested in joining the program. Youth and families will learn about the NYC Leadership Academy – the application process, what to expect this school year. Also, meet our team and hear from current youth and parents.”

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T.I. And Tiny Avoid Charges In L.A. Sexual Assault Case

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T.I. and Tiny won’t face criminal charges for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in Los Angeles over 15 years ago.

TMZ reports the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office isn’t moving forward with the case due to statute of limitations. According to prosecutors, the statute of limitations expired after 10 years.

A woman, whose identity is anonymous, filed a police report against Clifford “T.I.” Harris and Tameka “Tiny” Harris in April.

She accused T.I. of penetrating her v##### with his toes without her consent in 2005. In the report, the alleged victim claimed the multi-platinum selling rapper and his wife brought her back to their hotel room and gave her a drugged drink.

T.I. and Tiny’s attorney Shawn Holley issued a statement to AllHipHop following the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s decision. The couple’s lawyer maintained the woman’s accusations were false.

“Mr. and Mrs. Harris are pleased, but not surprised, by the District Attorney’s decision to dismiss these meritless allegations,” Holley told AllHipHop. “We appreciate the DA’s careful review of the case and are grateful to be able to put the matter behind us and move on.”

T.I. and Tiny, who have denied all allegations of sexual assault against them, also benefitted from the statute of limitations expiring in a case in Las Vegas. In May, another woman filed a report accusing the two of drugging and sexually assaulting her after they met at an airport in 2010.

Nevada law now allows for sexual assault cases to be investigated if a report is filed within 20 years. But the law isn’t retroactive, so alleged sexual assaults that occurred prior to 2015 are still subject to the previous statute of limitations, which was four years.

“Based on this, the case was closed, which is standard procedure for crimes reported outside of the statute,” Las Vegas police said.

Judge Won’t Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit Against T.I. And Tiny

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A Los Angeles judge has denied T.I. and Tiny’s motion to dismiss their former friend Sabrina Peterson’s defamation lawsuit against the couple.

Peterson is suing Clifford “T.I.” Harris, Tameka “Tiny” Harris and their associate Shekinah Anderson for defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with prospective economic advantage and infliction of emotional distress. Peterson’s attorney Tyrone Blackburn spoke with OnSite to confirm his client’s lawsuit will proceed.

“The case goes on — T.I., Tiny, as well as Shekinah’s anti-SLAPP motion failed and Sabrina is entitled to get justice for the defamation that was visited upon her by the Harrises and Ms. Anderson,” he said.

Anti-SLAPP laws are designed to prevent someone from using the courts and lawsuit threats to stifle a person’s First Amendment rights.

“The next move is on the Harrises to answer the four counts that judge allows,” Blackburn stated.

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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Sotelo determined Peterson established a “probability of prevailing” in her claims against Tip, his wife and Anderson. The friend-turned-foe has accused T.I. of holding a gun to her head and threatening to kill her.

Peterson initially publicized the accusations via Instagram in January. In the aftermath, various women began to reach out with sexual abuse allegations against T.I. and Tiny.

The couple has been accused of forced drugging, kidnapping, rape and intimidation. The Los Angeles Police Department began a criminal investigation into the alleged sexual assault in May.

T.I. and Tiny have denied all of the allegations. In an appearance on the Big Facts podcast, Tip maintained his innocence.

“S### didn’t happen,” he proclaimed.

At the Big Facts podcast taping, the Grand Hustle founder also insisted he had complete faith in any investigation.

“They sent that s### to the feds,” he said. “They sent that s### to GBI [Georgia Bureau of Investigation] … I trust any legal, law facility to do their job.”

EXCLUSIVE: Master P Explains The Importance Of Black Fatherhood

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Master P was excited to participate in the Oprah Winfrey Network’s “OWN Spotlight: They Call Me Dad” specials, which champion Black fatherhood.

In an interview with AllHipHop, Master P discussed the significance of portraying Black fathers in a positive light on television. The No Limit Records founder also noted his desire to be a good representative of dads in Hip-Hop.

“I think a lot of shows do a lot of negativity when you talk about dads, especially dads that come from the Hip-Hop world,” P told AllHipHop. “And to be able to spotlight and show something positive about fathers that are definitely being responsible and taking care of kids, that’s like the most important thing that I have to do is be a dad to my kids.”

He added, “I got a lifetime commitment to them. And to be able to be on the show with all these other great dads that are handling their business, this is just so important to spotlight that and show that. So, the next generation of dads know that it’s OK to do the right thing. And it’s OK to have mothers that are supporting dads that are doing the right thing. So, I salute all the fathers out there.”

Master P believes OWN’s specials can stand out in the crowded television market. While drama and negativity often drive interest in reality shows, the rap mogul thinks positivity can still shine.

“This show is incredible,” he said. “This is an amazing show. It’s positive. I know a lot of time people say positive don’t sell, but this is real life and this is positive. This is going to be probably one of the top TV shows showcasing African-American fathers that are doing the right thing for their kids. So, this is great content that I’m happy and excited for the world to see.”

OWN’s third installment of “They Call Me Dad” premiered on September 14. The hour-long episode featured P, Mack Wilds, actor Derek Luke and gospel singer Marvin Sapp. Viewers can stream the special on the Discovery+ app.

Messy Boots, Part IV: Keke Palmer’s Man Accused of Forcing Ex-Girlfriend to Have an Abortion

By: Bernadette Giacomazzo Updated Category: Rumors
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Keke Palmer may stay with a check, but her man stays with some mess.

According to The Jasmine Brand, Darius Daulton Jackson is being accused by his ex-girlfriend, Taylor Marie, of forcing her to get an abortion. The outlet reports that the model was pressured by Jackson to abort the child she was carrying less than a month before he went public with Keke Palmer.

The model shared her allegations in a TikTok story, which was subsequently uploaded to Instagram. You can check it out below.

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Taylor Marie then deleted the video, and reuploaded it without mentioning Keke Palmer’s name. However, the damage had already been done, and nothing ever dies on the Internet.

It’s worth noting that Taylor Marie’s TikTok is now private.

It’s unclear how far along Taylor Marie was in her pregnancy, or how serious her relationship with Jackson was before he left her for Palmer. We also don’t even know if the story is true, or if this was yet another attempt at chasing clout. What we do know is that while Jackson hasn’t posted any photos with Taylor Marie — nor has he really been tagged in any photos featuring him and Taylor Marie together — he is very public with Keke Palmer. So, maybe that’s the issue here.

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So far, neither Palmer nor Jackson have confirmed or denied the story.

Annotation Website Genius Sold For $80 Million

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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If you ever needed to know the lyrics of your favorite rap song, you probably have been to the popular Genius site.

While there are plenty of sites that share song lyrics, this platform’s team of Hip-Hop nerds breaks down the meanings behind hits from complicated thinkers like André 3000, Tyler, the Creator, and D Smoke and gives context for street slang from artists like Migos, Pop Smoke and Kash Doll.

Now, the music-annotating startup Genius Media Group Inc has sold its assets for $80 million to MediaLab.Ai Inc., a Santa Monica,
California-based media holding company.

According to Bloomberg, the sale price was less than the total amount the company raised since its inception in 2009.

With the sale to the larger company, a lot of people were let go.

In a statement, the new owners said, “We are restructuring the way in which original content is produced at Genius and as part of that some very talented individuals on the content and production teams were let go.”

Despite the staff being let go, Genius execs believe that this is a good move.

Tom Lehman, co-founder, and chief executive officer of Genius said, “MediaLab’s commitment to investing in artists and fan-driven communities makes them the ideal partner to propel Genius forward. We are immensely grateful to everyone who has made Genius what it is today.”

Genius will be joining others in MediaLab’s portfolio like Worldstarhiphop, Kik, Whisper, and DatPiff.

The new buyer sees a large future for the company, adding in the statement, “The scale of the community platform is what attracted us to Genius and this is where we will be heavily investing going forward, with a renewed focus on emerging artists.”

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AK Debris is King in The City Of Canada

By: Staff Writer Updated Category: Music
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AK Debris was born in Sudan but spent most of his days growing up in Saudi Arabia. His upbringing saw the rough reality of his homeland that oppressed freedom of speech and creative will. While already fighting through hardships, he would be subjected to the pain of losing his aunt to the same ruthless regime. This lit a fire within AK Debris, one that motivated him to build a movement on YouTube where his voice held meaning. Hip hop would be introduced to AK Debris after discovering artists like Lil B and Soulja Boy. From that moment forward, he pursued a musical career of his own after migrating to Canada.

He would be hailed as a local celebrity for his originality in the booth, freestyling dope tracks over aggressive dark beats with contrasting high pitch singing. His status in the industry grew along with friends and now famous artists Young Gstar and Tex Armstrong. AK Debris’ style gets him compared to icons like Future, but AK Debris stands in a lane of his own and intends to use his over drowned autotune mumbling to change the game through music, skits, and animated cartoons among others. 

His track, “Mayday,” detailing his services from a woman for $20 on Black Friday night is a fan favorite, along with his latest diss track aimed at old friends turned enemies. His celebrity lifestyle is nothing new to him and he plans on continuing to make bank from his very lucrative YouTube cash flow. AK Debris is currently working on more collaborations with his peers like Kasher Quon but also welcomes working with creatives that know the struggle of the come up. 

AK Debris respects courage to pursue dreams in life and will continue to use his status to inspire others whose voices and creativity are being stifled. Be sure to follow his projects and future collaborations.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/akdebris

Chelly Flame Teams Up with Spinabenz on Her Latest Single, “Red Shirt”

By: Staff Writer Updated Category: Music
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After delivering her successful debut track as a Babygrande Records artist earlier this year, Chelly Flame returns with her follow-up single titled, “Red Shirt.” The Guap God Kraft-produced track sees Chelly and Spinabenz trade-off fiery verses over a hard-hitting trap beat. Chelly kicks things off with a raucous verse before filtering into Spinabenz’s section, and he picks up with the same intensity and energy that Chelly left off with. 

Alongside Spinabenz, Chelly puts on a special performance on her sophomore single with Babygrande Records. She’s not backing down from the moment; if anything, a feature from a high-profile artist like Spinabenz has motivated her even more. Earlier this year, Spinabenz made plenty of noise with his track, “Who I Smoke,” which went viral and significantly boosted his following. He’s an artist who does not move quietly: he’s very active on social media and has created plenty of buzz with his music. 

“Red Shirt” premieres with a music video that brings the song to life, as Chelly and Spinabenz captivate their viewers. Directed by MontanaShotYa, Chelly puts forth an image that mirrors her ability on the mic – she always appears composed and charismatic. Chelly can compete with any rapper in today’s game: her wordplay is nothing short of elite-level and she packages each bar with impressive confidence. 

It’s not often that a new artist emerges with such a commanding grip on their sound and style, but Chelly Flame has done exactly that. She stands out among the surplus of talent in the rap game, delivering her lyrics with the expertise of a savvy veteran. Between her debut single, “Big Flame,” and her new track, “Red Shirt,” Chelly is proving to fans and listeners that she’s here to stay. 

Watch the video for “Red Shirt” now: https://youtu.be/uzPf2PBOoXo

STREAM AND DOWNLOAD “RED SHIRT”: https://babygrande.fanlink.to/RedShirt

For more information on Chelly Flame, please visit: https://linktr.ee/chellyflame

ABOUT BABYGRANDE RECORDS: Babygrande is an American independent record label and creative collective comprised of musicians, filmmakers, photographers, painters, and writers. Founded in 2001 by Chuck Wilson, former Director of A&R at Priority Records/EMI, Babygrande has emerged as one of the premier independent labels operating today. Babygrande has a catalog of over 3000 albums, music videos, and online content that includes Hip-Hop, EDM, indie rock, and everything in between. Babygrande has helped launch the careers of new artists and has nurtured the careers of seasoned veterans. As it heads towards its 25th Anniversary, Babygrande continues to focus on quality music and working with artists whose work ethic, craftsmanship, talent, and sounds are superior.

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