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SKAM Summer Summit To Take Over The Dream Hollywood

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SKAM Summer Music Summit’s first annual two day event will take place this weekend at DREAM Hollywood, August 22-23, 2021, kicking off with a DJ set by Grammy award winning artist Lil Jon, who will headline the weekend.

The Summit, created by music industry notable Sujit Kundu, founder of SKAM Artist, will take over the entire 178-room DREAM Hollywood, along with a schedule of events utilizing the hotel’s Highlight Room rooftop.

Neighboring venues around town will also play host to events, with appearances by some of SKAM’s hottest DJs and music talent such as Lil Jon, Amber Rose, Kim Lee, DLux, Angie Vee and more. (www.skamartist.com for full roster of talent)

The Music x Tech x Influencer 2-day celebration on August 22nd and 23rd, will include over 500 DJs, plus top radio programmers and execs, highlighted by a 24 hour TWITCH Stream live from the hotel’s Guest House.

On Sunday, August 22nd, LIL JON, alongside Eric Dlux, DJ Five, Nick Ferrer will power a poolside party at The Highlight Room at Dream Hollywood starting at 3pm. The party continues after-dark at 10pm with Angie Vee, Deux Twins, Lezlee and Vtech.

The following day (8/23) at The Highlight Room, Headliner Music Club will host a conference beginning at 12pm for DJs, producers, artists and music lovers and a pool party will also be held at The Highlight Room with another full day lineup of SKAM Djs, with the SKAMLand evening pool party celebration closing out the two day festivities.

SKAM Summer Music Summit is also taking over 3rd Base LA Sunday (8/22) from 11am-3pm (no cover) with music by DJ Ever, Jerzy, Nick Rockwell an DJ Precise from 97.1 AMP Radio in Los Angeles, followed by another party from 3-7pm, as well as State Social House in West Hollywood from 12noon to 4pm, powered by DJ Edizz, Dre Sinatra, and Chris Rodgers. A Sunday evening party will also be held at Station 1640.

BPM Supreme will be hosting a 2 day brunch event during SKAM Summer Music Summit at BPM Supreme HQ. Industry Mixer on Sunday 11-3pm, hosted by Chuck Dizzle, with music by DJ er & Jena Red. On Monday from 3-5pm, Supreme Feedback SKAM Summer Edition hosted by DJ Held and a private Jardin-hosted Brunch event will also take place.

A 24 hour livestream on Twitch will allow worldwide access if not attending the exclusive summit in Hollywood, as well as streaming in each hotel room of the Dream Hollywood. Music artists and DJS across all genres will be featured LIVE from the Guest House at the Dream Hollywood and live streamed.

Lineup includes: Samantha Ronson, Angie Vee, Baby Yu, Beat Breaker, Christo, Crooked, DJ Five, Deux Twins, Eric DLux, Ever, Four Color Zack, Gene Hov, Jerzy, Justin Credible, Kim Lee, LezLee, NYSE, NIck Ferrer, Nick Rockwell, Precise, Richard Vission,Sinatra, Triple XL and VTECH, among many others.

The two-day summit is sponsored by Travis Scott’s CACTI Agave Spiked Seltzer, Snoop Dogg’s Indoggo, Beatstar, Jack Daniels, Tequila Herradura, Events by DAB, The Influence, and Jardín Premium Cannabis Dispensary, Ward One Design and DREAM.

Created by Sujit Kundu, the founder and CEO of S.K.A.M. Artist and Skam Division (A Top DJ, Radio Programming and Music Artist Booking Agency), the Summit will coincide with his annual birthday blowout, which has become a much-buzzed about annual celebration.

DJs from all around the world will be streaming directly from DREAM Hollywood and other venues around LA, such as 3rd Base, AVRA Beverly Hills and State Social, with hundreds of DJs and notable artists in attendance. His roster includes everyone from Samantha Ronson to DJ Irie to Lil Jon to Eric Dlux to Harm Franklin to Caroline D’Amore along with DJ Five, Justin Credible and newcomers to the roster like Angie Vee.

2021 marks the 26th consecutive 21st birthday extravaganza for Kundu. Be sure to follow @SkamArtist for more announcements. All details and updates can be found at www.skamartist.com, which allows you to submit an application for room reservation.

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50 Cent Says Remy Martin’s “Afraid” in Response to Lawsuit

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E Rémy Martin & Co are suing 50 Cent for allegedly copying the design of its Rémy Martin XO bottle. 

They filed the complaint in New York last week against 50’s Cognac brand, Sire Spirits which produces the Branson Cognac brand. They claim the Branson Cognac bottle infringes on the trademark of Rémy’s Centaure de Diamant cognac bottle.  

Arguing that 50 Cent’s Branson bottle is a, “‘near exact reproduction” of their unique one-of-a-kind bottle they say the two bottles are “nearly indistinguishable” from one another. They accuse 50 Cent of making a “blatant attempt” to capitalize on the standing and reputation the firm has built by mimicking their bottle.  

Rémy states that it has spent $15 million on promotion in the last five years and that as a result, the Rémy bottle is, “distinctive, has become well known, and, indeed, famous, to the trade and members of the purchasing public.” 

They also note that consumers are pointing out the similarities between the bottles on social media. Rémy Martin is the world’s second biggest-selling Cognac after Hennessey, selling 2.3 million nine-liter cases in 2020.  

The multimedia mogul addressed the lawsuit on Instagram. He wrote: “They are afraid of me already. Branson Cognac is the new wave. Remy is #2 behind Henny and worried about Branson Smh I’m just getting started.” 

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The trailer for 50 Cent’s upcoming series was released today. The show “BMF,” based on the infamous Detroit crime family premieres on September 26 on Starz. Snoop Dogg appears as the family’s shady spiritual adviser in the series, and Eminem will co-star as White Boy Rick. “Power” alum La La will also make an appearance in the gritty drama.  

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OnlyFans Creators Caught With Pants Down As Platform Bans Explicit Content

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LAfter literally everyone and “they mommas” have posted their “special goodies” up on OnlyFans, pushing the X-RATED social media financials through the roof, the U.K.-based company will not allow pornographic content to exist on their site.

That means that many of the 130 million users that have adult entertainment-oriented pages will have to remove their sexually explicit content by October 1.

According to a statement by the company, “OnlyFans will prohibit the posting of any content containing sexually explicit conduct. To ensure the long-term sustainability of the platform, and to continue to host an inclusive community of creators and fans, we must evolve our content guidelines.”

The banking partners and payout providers have asked the company to make these changes but are not asking them to stop your favorite influencers from getting naked … they want acceptable nakedness.

The site says in its site’s terms that the only nudity not accepted on the platform is public nudity that is recorded or broadcasted in places where public nudity is against the law.

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Will people lose income, or will they just go to another site?

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Godfather Of Harlem’s Markuann Talks Malcolm X Controversy, Junie Byrd & Even Mary J. Blige

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Exclusives
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Godfather Of Harlem is back.

The hit show emerged as a dark horse in a marketplace that seemed overrun with rehashes and copycat programming. “Godfather” chronicles the life and rapid rise of philanthropic crime boss Ellsworth Raymond “Bumpy” Johnson. The show follows the boss as he hits the streets after a 10-year bid in prison, only to see that the streets are without order. Furthermore, the Italian mob – specifically the Genovese crime family – has seized the Harlem Streets. Unacceptable.

“Godfather Of Harlem” goes a step farther than past incarnations of Bumpy and that is where Markuann Smith is the game-changer. Smith is an Executive Producer of the hit show and envisioned a 360-view of the purported gangster. He also plays the central character of Junie Byrd, who sees an increased role in season two. A visionary, he is considered the “initiator” of the whole thing, which can be seen on the EPIX network. As entertainment, it is one of the most addictive shows, but some have challenged the historical accuracy in “Godfather of Harlem,” which also displays the interaction between Malcolm X (Nigel Thatch), Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (Giancarlo Esposito), and Bumpy (Forest Whitaker). Markuann talks to Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur about the progression of the show, the critics, the Covid complications, and even his issues with a recent doc on Mary. J. Blige.

Check out this exclusive interview with a rapidly rising star in TV

Justin Bieber Taps Jaden, Kehlani, The Kid LAROI & More For Vegas Weekender Event

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Justin Bieber is taking a few of his fellow musicians with him to Sin City later this year. The Pop megastar and Pollen Presents are hosting “Justin Bieber & Friends” in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The event is also being dubbed as “The Vegas Weekender” by organizers. Musical guests include David Guetta, Jaden, The Kid LAROI, Kehlani, TroyBoi, and Eddie Benjamin. More names are expected to be announced in the future.

“Justin Bieber & Friends” is scheduled to take place October 7-10. Fans and celebrities will come together to enjoy live music and more. The Vegas Weekender will be Bieber’s first-ever curated travel experience.

Wynn Las Vegas hotel’s XS and the Encore Beach Club will serve as the central locales for the three-day, three-night showcase. The festivities will begin on October 7 with an opening party at XS Nightclub which will be followed by a pool party at Encore Beach Club on October 8.

In addition, a skate park takeover with legendary skateboarder Nyjah Huston is planned for October 9. The weekend will be headlined by Justin Bieber at the XS Nightclub on the final night.

Justin Bieber is coming off releasing his chart-topping sixth studio album Justice. He scored a #1 song on the Hot 100 chart in 2021 with the Justice track “Peaches” featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon.

The 27-year-old entertainer hit #1 again earlier this month when his “Stay” collaboration with The Kid LAROI topped the Hot 100. Justin Bieber also recently joined forces with EDM artist Skrillex and Hip Hop artist Don Toliver for the “Don’t Go” single.

Previously, Pollen announced a four-day weekend extravaganza with Hip Hop group Migos. “Pollen Presents Culture III” is scheduled for October 14-17. Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset will be joined by Lil Yachty, Gunna, Kash Doll, Rubi Rose, and Duke Deuce.

Kanye to Release “Donda” Album after 3rd Listening Party in Chicago

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Fans have been speculating all week that Kanye West would host a third “Donda” listening event, this time at Chicago’s Soldier Field stadium. The rumors commenced after a series of tweets from sources connected to the project hinted at the move.   

Putting a rest to the gossip, Kanye has now confirmed that there will be a third ‘DONDA’ listening event at the Soldier Field stadium in Chicago next Thursday, August 26. The announcement came via Ye’s Instagram account. The post has since been deleted, along with everything else on his page. The image of a loading icon is displayed as his profile photo.  

However, further corroboration of the news came from the stadium’s Twitter account. “Just Announced: @kanyewest Presents: The Donda Album Experience at Soldier Field on August 26 at 9 PM. Tickets on sale Friday, August 20 at NOON CST.” 

Kanye’s manager and Def Jam Vice President Abou ‘Bu’ Thiam has taken it a step further. He has revealed that the album will “absolutely” drop after the upcoming listening party at Soldier Field.  

The Chicago rapper has been living at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta while recording the “Donda” album. It is unknown whether he has since moved on from there.  

Ye is unlikely to be left homeless, however, demand for his Yeezy brand has reportedly surged following the delay in releasing the project.   

Wale Presents Exclusive WWE Merch Collection In Time For SummerSlam

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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WWE is set to present its SummerSlam 2021 pay-per-view event from inside Nevada’s Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, August 21. This weekend also sees Hip Hop star Wale celebrating his love of professional wrestling by releasing WWE-themed clothing items.

Wale partnered with WWE, Foot Locker, and Footaction to drop the “Wale Collection x Kaz” collection. Fellow diehard wrestling fan Kazeem “Kaz” Famuyide helped design the T-shirts and sweaters.

“The Wale Collection x Kaz” highlights some of the “On Chill” rapper’s favorite WWE Superstars from the 1980s. The tees feature The Ultimate Warrior, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Junkyard Dog, and “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig.

There have been a lot of WWE/Hip Hop crossovers in 2021. Bronx-bred rapper Cardi B was mentioned on a January episode of WWE’s Monday Night Raw. Cardi’s #1 single “Up” later became the theme song for SummerSlam 2021.

In January, Latin trap artist Bad Bunny performed at the Royal Rumble. The El Último Tour Del Mundo album creator also took part in a match at Night 1 of April’s WrestleMania 37. Bad Bunny teamed with Damian Priest to defeat The Miz and John Morrison.

This year’s Rolling Loud Miami festival included two live WWE matches. Bianca Belair vs Carmella and Angelo Dawkins vs. Chad Gable were broadcast on Friday Night SmackDown from the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Multiple titles will be on the line at SummerSlam 2021. The card includes John Cena facing Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship, Goldberg facing Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, and Sasha Banks facing Bianca Belair for the SmackDown Women’s Championship.

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Beyoncé’s Dad Mathew Knowles Shuts Down Rumors Of A Destiny’s Child Reunion

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Are Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams ready to officially reunite as Destiny’s Child? The iconic girl group’s longtime manager, Mathew Knowles, says the answer is no.

According to TMZ, Mathew Knowles confirmed there are no immediate plans for the trio to join together again. Rumors of a possible reunion began after fans noticed the headers on the official Destiny’s Child social media pages were changed.

The Twitter and Facebook photo switches for the Destiny’s Child accounts were said to be just part of a random update. Apparently, Mathew Knowles did not ask for the images to be replaced.

There was speculation in 2019 that Destiny’s Child would reunite for another run. At the time, Mathew Knowles made an appearance on the Tamron Hall talk show where he discussed the likelihood of Beyoncé, Kelly, and Michelle making more music as a unit.

“I still officially manage [Destiny’s Child]. Every day I have the responsibility of licensing. I have a lot of responsibilities that folks don’t know,” said Mathew Knowles. He added about a potential reunion, “I do have impact in that decision. I do.”

Destiny’s Child released their first self-titled album in 1998. At the time, DC consisted of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson.

In 2000, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson were replaced in Destiny’s Child by Farrah Franklin and Michelle Williams. Farrah Franklin eventually left the group, and the remaining members continued to perform as a three-woman unit.

Between 1999 and 2004, Destiny’s Child released the studio LPs The Writing’s on the Wall, Survivor, and Destiny Fulfilled. Their #1’s compilation album came out in 2005. Destiny’s Child scored four No. 1 hits on Billboard‘s Hot 100 songs chart.

Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams did link back up for the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show in 2013 and Beyoncé’s headlining set at the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. They also had a mini-reunion on Kelly’s 2014 single “Say Yes” featuring Beyoncé and Kelly.

DVSN & Ty Dolla Sign Drop Joint Project ‘Cheers To The Best Memories’

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Toronto duo dvsn and Los Angeles singer/songwriter Ty Dolla $ign joined forces for a new collaborative album. Cheers To The Best Memories arrived on DSPs this morning (August 20).

The 11-track collection includes a feature from late rapper Mac Miller on the single “I Believed It.” Daniel Daley, Nineteen85, and Ty Dolla $ign also released “Memories” before the album dropped.

Compton rapper YG and Puerto Rican rapper Rauw Alejandro show up on Cheers To The Best Memories as well. Ty Dolla $ign and dvsn’s studio LP was released via Drake’s OVO Sound record label.

Cheers To The Best Memories lands after dvsn let lose their A Muse in Her Feelings album in 2020. Ty Dolla $ign was featured on that project’s “Dangerous City” along with Buju Banton.

Dvsn also dropped the studio LPs Sept. 5th in 2016 and Morning After in 2017. The release of Cheers To The Best Memories follows the OVO Sound recording artists signing a management deal with LVRN.

Ty Dolla $ign’s discography contains his solo albums Free TC (2015), Beach House 3 (2017), and Featuring Ty Dolla Sign (2020). In 2018, he teamed with fellow R&B vocalist Jeremih for the joint effort MihTy.

Soulja Boy Claims He’s the New Owner of Atari. Atari Begs to Differ

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Rapper Soulja Boy took to IG live to reveal that he is the new owner of Atari! In the video, Soulja said that the company, impressed by the success of his SouljaGames console, reached out to him to make a deal.  

He continued saying that he’s selling his current gaming company for a massive $140 million. He said he has signed two deals with Atari proclaiming, “I’m the owner! First rapper to own a video game company!”  

He then goes on to make the elaborate assertion, “We gone’ take it to the next level just like we did SouljaGames.” The “She Make it Clap” rapper then thanked his fans saying he couldn’t do it without them.  

Listen to Soulja Boy’s bold claims!

He also reveals that new SODMG Records signee, Chet Hanks, has some “fire” new music on the way. In an unexpected move, he says the project will be a country music album. SODMG is the recently revamped record label Soula Boy founded in 2014. He also said that another of his artists, Skinnyfromthe9 has new music coming too.  

He goes on to say that a new SOD group album is in the works and maybe even a SOD movie.  

However, don’t be too quick to take Soulja’s claims at face value. Atari took to Twitter last night and appeared to address Soulja’s comments saying, “We know that CEO of Atari is a dream job, but that honor belongs to Wade Rosen,” 

Whether or not Soulja has some sort of working relationship with Atari remains to be seen. Soulja has been making attempts to conquer the gaming industry for some years, maybe this plan will work out for him!  

Aaliyah’s ‘One In A Million’ Album Arrives On Streaming Services

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Fans of the late Aaliyah have been waiting years for her music to finally be available on streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. That day has finally come.

Aaliyah’s second studio LP, One In A Million, is now available to stream. In addition, the 2x-Platinum project quickly jumped to #1 on the iTunes all-genre chart.

One In A Million originally dropped in 1996 via Blackground/Atlantic. The album hosts the singles “Hot Like Fire,” “If Your Girl Only Knew,” “4 Page Letter,” “The One I Gave My Heart To,” and the title track.

Besides earning commercial success and critical praise, Aaliyah’s One In A Million is also one of the earliest introductions to the groundbreaking production sound developed by Timbaland and Missy Elliott. One In A Million features guest appearances by Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Treach, and Slick Rick.

There does seem to be some disagreement between Blackground Records owner/Aaliyah’s uncle Barry Hankerson and the Aaliyah Estate. Earlier this month, the Estate released a statement about the R&b singer’s catalog being re-released for streaming platforms.

The Aaliyah Estate posted:

Protecting Aaliyah’s legacy is, and will always be, our focus. For 20 years we have battled behind the scenes, enduring shadowy tactics of deception with unauthorized projects targeted to tarnish. We have always been confused as to why there is such a tenacity in causing more pain alongside what we already have to cope with for the rest of our lives. Now, in this 20th year, this unscrupulous endeavor to release Aaliyah’s music without any transparency or full accounting to the estate compels our hearts to express a word – forgiveness. Although we will continue to defend ourselves and her legacy lawfully and justly, we want to preempt the inevitable attacks on our character by all the individuals who have emerged from the shadows to leech off of Aaliyah’s life’s work. Ultimately, we desire closure and a modicum of peace so we can facilitate the growth of the Aaliyah Memorial Fund and other creative projects that embody Aaliyah’s true essence, which is to inspire strength and positivity for people of all creeds, races and cultures around the world.

The Estate of Aaliyah Haughton via @aaliyah Instagram

Aaliyah Haughton died in the Bahamas at the age of 21 in 2001. The Brooklyn-born, Detroit-bred musician and eight other people were killed in a plane crash after filming the music video for “Rock The Boat” off 2001’s Aaliyah album.

Watch The Trailer For 50 Cent’s “BMF” Series

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The trailer for 50 Cent’s highly anticipated drama, BMF has arrived!

Released last night, it gives us a glimpse into the series and themes of family, drugs, guns, and music feature heavily. 1980s Detroit is brought to life backed by the sounds of Run-D.M.C’s “King of Rock”

Watch the official BMF trailer

Though he does not make an appearance in the trailer, Eminem will appear in episode seven of the upcoming Starz production. Em, born Marshal Mathers, stars as infamous rapper Richard Wershe Jr. aka White Boy Rick and will feature in some scenes as Rick at age 16.

BMF Executive producer 50 Cent revealed that they had to get creative to turn back time and make Em look like a teenager. In the episode that Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson directed himself, the production team used the same technology that Martin Scorsese used in “The Irishman”.

50 said he “wasn’t sure I could make it happen” but that it worked out in the end. Speaking at the Television Critics Assn. press tour panel on August 19, he disclosed that it was only the second time he had acted as director.

Snoop Dogg is also in the first season making an appearance as the family’s spiritual advisor, Pastor Swift.

Comparing his new series to “Power”, Starz’s highest-rated series ever, 50 Cent said “Power is fictional. This is a true story, a completely different project. BMF is an organically bigger version of Power. I have constantly said it will outperform Power.”

“BMF,” tells the story of the Black Mafia Family in southwest Detroit in the late 1980s. The series follows the life of brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory (Demetrius Flenory Jr.) and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory (Da’Vinchi). The show looks into the life of the influential crime family and their move into the world of Hip-Hop.

Watch the official trailer for “BMF” which premieres on Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. on Starz.

R. Kelly Trial Addresses His Marriage to Aaliyah, Prosecutors Say They Have Proof She Thought She Was Pregnant

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R. Kelly’s trial began earlier this week in Brooklyn and new details emerged relating to the charges he’s facing. The disgraced R&B singer is facing charges including forced labor, kidnapping, sex trafficking, and several violations of the Mann Act. The act makes it a criminal offense to transport “any woman or girl” across state lines for “immoral purposes.” New details emerged regarding his relationship with Aaliyah.

According to XXL, Brooklyn Assistant District Attorney Maria Cruz Melendez’s opening statement alleged that R. Kelly and Aaliyah married in 1994. At the time, Kelly was 27 and Aaliyah was 15 years old.   

It was also revealed that prosecutors have reason to believe R. Kelly discovered Aaliyah suspected she was pregnant. Kelly thought marrying Aaliyah would prevent her from testifying against him in court if it was revealed that he impregnated a 15-year-old girl.  

XXL report that Cruz Mendez began her opening statement describing a night in 1994 when Kelly received some news about Aaliyah while on tour. “She thought that she was pregnant. This, of course, was a huge problem for him,” Melendez Cruz states. “At the time Aaliyah was only 15 years old and if she was pregnant, that meant that there would be questions, a lot of questions. At the very top of that list of questions would be: Who is the father of that baby?” 

The Assistant District Attorney continued saying that Kelly and his circle devised a plan to prevent Aaliyah from talking and keep him out of jail. Describing the plan she says, “the defendant decided that he needed to marry Aaliyah, that way, as far as he understood, if anyone found out about the pregnancy, about his sexual activity with her, Aaliyah could not talk. In other words, if she’s his wife, then she can’t testify against him, or so he thought.” 

Cruz Melendez said that R Kelly then flew to Chicago and met Aaliyah at a hotel to arrange their marriage. As Aaliyah was underage, Kelly allegedly bribed a Chicago public official to get her a fake ID. The ID was to list her as 18 years old so that they could obtain a marriage license.  

Kelly has denied the allegations against him including that he had an alleged sexual relationship with Aaliyah. Nicole Blank Becker, one of Kelly’s lawyers, told the court there is no proof that Aaliyah was pregnant. She asked the jury to remain skeptical regarding the alleged fake ID scheme.  

R. Kelly is facing multiple sexual misconduct charges in New York, Chicago, and elsewhere. If found guilty Kelly could be facing between 10 years to life in prison.  

Queens Of Hip Hop Music Fest Set To Bring Legendary Female Artists To Fans Across The U.S.

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How fun is a tour featuring female hip-hop greats like Queen Latifah and Lil Kim? This is the question that will undoubtedly be on the lips of millions of hip hop lovers across the United States, as they are getting ready for a fantastic 2022 with S.E.M.G. and JR Gray Designs &Ent. collaborating to organize the Queens Of Hip Hop Music Fest.

The global music industry has evolved over the years, becoming a multi-billion-dollar market serving millions of people in different parts of the world. The hip-hop world has undoubtedly contributed immensely to the industry’s growth, with several talented musicians, music producers, and other stakeholders making their mark across the globe. Over time, many female acts have graced the music industry, using their unique voices and lyrical prowess to take listeners on a fantastic ride across different genres. But, unfortunately, the efforts of such artists have not been particularly appreciated, which is why S.E.M.G. and JR Gray Designs & Ent. are looking to make a difference with the upcoming Queens Of Hip Hop Music Fest.

The event is organized as a tour, with the train stopping in different parts of the country. The Queens Of Hip Hop Music Fest will feature the most giant female hip hop acts to come out of the United States, making it one of the most anticipated events of 2022. In addition, it will offer a nostalgic feeling, bringing back old memories for music lovers.

Details of the Queens Of Hip Hop Music Fest 2022 are yet to be revealed. However, music lovers can be sure of seeing their favorite hip-hop queens perform. Confirmed locations include New York City, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

The world awaits the magic that the duo of S.E.M.G. and JR Gray Designs & ENT. have up their sleeves for the Queens Of Hip Hop Music Fest 2022.

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Nicki Minaj’s Husband Claims Name Was Forged So He Should Not Be Considered A Sex Offender

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The story of Nicki Minaj’s husband status as a sex offender has taken another twist.

Kenneth “Zoo” Petty just launched some legal action of his own, in an attempt to have his name removed from New York’s Sex Offender Registry.

In 1995, Petty was convicted of the knife point rape of a 16-year-old named Jennifer Hough. In new court documents, Petty is attempting to have his removed from the registry on a technicality

According to TMZ, Petty maintains he was never given a chance to oppose the risk level assigned to him. He claims he was incarcerated for manslaughter at the time of a status hearing.

Petty also alleges the notice of his court hearing was sent to the wrong address, and that someone forged his signature before the hearing.

As a result, Kenneth Petty was labeled a level two sex offender and his name was placed on the Sex Offender Registry for at least 25 years.

According to his lawsuit, Kenneth Petty claims he has suffered humiliation and financial loss due to his status as a sex offender.

Last week, AllHipHop reported that his victim, Jennifer Hough, was suing Kenneth Petty and her and his famous wife Nicki Minaj.

Hough claims Petty violated the terms of his plea deal multiple times by contacting her in an attempt to bribe to offer a bribe to recant her story.

Petty’s mission was well defined, according to Hough.

He was attempting to pressure her into recanting with an offer of $500,000, so he could have his remove his name removed from the Sex Offender Registry.

Hough claimed Kenneth Petty and Nicki Minaj have been terrorizing her for years, by bombarding her with multiple phone calls, hiring private investigators to track her down, and sending childhood friends from their Jamaica, Queens neighborhood to intimidate her into changing her story so Petty could get off the list.

Kenneth Petty, who also is known by the alias Avery Johnson, recently took a plea deal for failing to register as a sex offender in the state of California, where he was living with Nicki illegally. 

50 Cent Producing Horror Movie On Infamous New Orleans Mansion

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50 Cent is one of the busiest people in entertainment.

Every other day, there is a new project on deck. He took to social media to make the announcement about his new film project that is currently underway.

Curtis Jackson, the artist’s given name, is about to do his first horror film.

In an Instagram post, he said, “From executive producer Curtis ’50 Cent” Jackson comes Lalaurie Mansion. I have a Bomb squad on this one SAW director Darren Lynn Bousman and the writers of the Conjuring Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes 💣BOOM💨 we are going to scare the s### out of you.🚦Green Light Gang #bransoncognac

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G-Unit Film & Television is one of the most successful production teams that was formed by a rapper.

[His hit Power series on STARZ])https://allhiphop.com/news/50-cents-power-book-iii-raising-kanan-renewed-for-second-season/) (five installments that have only in its third incarnation) has taken the world by storm. Power, Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Power Book IV: Force and Power V are exciting hood dramas that show how intricate street politics are.

Recently, it was announced that his highly anticipated show, Black Mafia Family, will actually have a guest appearance by Eminem. The period piece, based in the 80s and on the life of the charismatic Flenory brothers, will also air on STARZ.

Finally, the “Get Rich or Die Trying” rapper’s ABC deal has pushed out important works like For Life that is based on the life of Isaac Wright, Jr. who served time in prison for a crime he did not commit, and a Hip-Hop competition show called Unrapped.

According to GhostCityTours, LaLaurie Mansion is a mansion based in New Orleans, where paranormal activity has been reported for over 200 years.

The mansion housed slaves, and people usually report that they can hear moaning coming from one of the rooms, while “phantom footsteps” are often heard echoing from the house.

Pope Francis Boots Viral Bishop Caught Pleasuring Himself On Zoom

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Holy Smoke!

That’s exactly what Father Tomé Ferreira de Silva, the bishop of the Diocese of São José do Rio Preto is saying now that he has been caught up in yet another sex scandal.

The priest was caught exposing himself on a zoom call and now the Pope has replaced him.

Pope Francis has accepted Bishop Ferreira de Silva’s resignation after the 60-year-old clergy exposed himself over a video to others. But this is not the first time he has been in trouble for salacious behavior.

An Instagram post from IB Times shared the headlines overseas, “Tomé Ferreira de Silva, the bishop of the Diocese of São José do Rio Preto, has previously been accused of sexual misconduct, mismanaging funds of the diocese and ignoring allegations of local priests abusing minors.”

The Vatican has been investigating him for covering up church sex scandals in Latin America for years.

The Roman Catholic church alleged that he embezzled money from the catholic church, had a romantic affair with his driver, and also sent sexually explicit messages to an adolescent male. In fact, in 2014, the diocese that he served petitioned to have him removed.

Natalia Truzzi, one of the signers of the petition, told the Diario de Regiao, “We had already signed another petition, in 2014, asking for his replacement, but we received no response. This time, we hope that the church will pronounce itself, because after the video, his presence in front of the diocese and in celebrations will be difficult.”

This story is developing.

Destiny’s Child Fans Go Crazy With Speculation Of Group Reuniting

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Destiny’s Child sent fans into a frenzy after changing their header on social media.

The girl group – comprising Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams – sparked speculation they are up to something after switching up the logo on their Facebook and Twitter pages.

The last time the girls were known to be together was in May when an audio clip was shared by Michelle on Twitter featuring herself, Beyonce, and Kelly talking to mark the release of Michelle’s book “Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life – and Can Save Yours.”

In the recording, Kelly revealed she was making a soup, prompting Beyonce to spill: “I’m cooking some music. That’s Chef Boyardee and Chef Boy-Kelly.”

Beyonce’s last solo studio album was 2016’s Lemonade. Since that release, her other musical projects have been the collaborative LP Everything Is Love with her husband Jay-Z, the Black is King visual album, and the soundtrack which she created for Disney’s 2019 remake of “The Lion King.”

The last time Destiny’s Child was on stage together was at Coachella in 2018, when they performed a three-song medley of “Lose My Breath,” “Say My Name” and “Soldier.”

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8PETOWN – Welcome to 8PETOWN

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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Recently 8PETOWN label owners Adrian (@8PECEO) and Kyle (@SauceyKy_) spoke about their growth as a record label coming out of the Inland Empire.

Getting their start in high school throwing viral parties at overflowing functions, the group eventually started booking actual concerts and managing talent.

“Yea we began to throw house parties that went a lot more viral than expected which helped us grow a fan base. After high school we began to throw legit concerts,” Adrian said.

“Went from doing house parties to concerts straight into management,” Kyle added.

Hoping to grow beyond just house parties and looking to legitimize their hustle, the duo officially merged and began promoting concerts under the 8K name.

Finding their way booking shows with 03 Greedo, Blueface and Roddy Ricch before they broke big nationally, Adrian and Kyle built a massive following using both word of mouth and TikTok where they still maintain a presence today.

“Our first show was 03 Greedo where I was able to book him just by hitting him in the dm. It was his last show in the IE before he went back to jail,” Adrian said. “Off that we found an upcoming artist nobody knew of at the time named Blueface. We were able to book him for $400 at the time and have a great show. One of our last shows before we started managing our label was Roddy Ricch. It was before he blew how he is now. From there I noticed I was finding artists early so I got the idea to blow up artists myself.”

Branching off from concerts this business savvy duo eventually expanded to an all out record label where they have been responsible for nearly a dozen viral hits on TikTok.

Taking off regionally and expanding beyond the scorching hot streets of the I.E., 8PETOWN found its way on to Billboard’s Hot 100 Charts with the single,”Lets Link” by Who Heem.

“My partner and I are 22 running a whole label and we created our own sound. We were able to accomplish so much in 2 years,” Adrian proclaimed. “We just dropped our Welcome to 8PETOWN project featuring all of our artists including one fo the fastest rising, newest up and coming artists, Remble.”

Some of their other hit songs include: KingMostWanted “In My City,” “Different Vareties,” “High Power,” and “Choosin Szn.” MCM Raymond “Everyweek,” “Everyweek Remix” Ft Lil Tecca and “Neighborhood Hoochie,” GIRLZLUHDEV “Tooka” and “Day 1 Starter” Ft Remble, DMB Gotti “Peter Piper,” Trill Ryan “She Gon Go.”

”At a young age I was introduced to music from my dad. He was chasing his dreams to be a rapper as I was growing up. My dad liked all music so he would show me everything which allowed me to grow an ear for everything. A lot of his friends were big engineers and people in the music industry so it kept me in the loop of how the music industry was changing,” Adrian said. “I feel like we are one of the most hated and underrated in the Inland Empire. It’s very rare you see an artist come out of the I.E. however we changing the game where it’s starting to be a thing”

Rell Heff Shows Off On New Track “Still With”

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Rell Heff, who is from the seventh block of Queens, New York, is a young rapper hungry to secure his place among the finest in the music industry. He began writing entire verses in sixth grade and has known for quite some time that music was going to be the path he took; it was simply a matter of time. Rell Heff has been making some buzz in the music scene lately with the release of his newest track, “Still With.”

“Still With” delves into the realities of growing up in the same neighborhood as Rell Heff. It’s a battle for most people where he comes from, and only a handful make it out to see a brighter day. Heff wants to break the mold and establish a name for himself, but he also wants his brothers to know that he will always be there for them no matter what happens. As he lays his bars, you can feel his emotions flood forth, comforting you that this one originates from a particular place in Rell Heff’s heart.

Rell Heff’s latest track, “Still With,” is an essential must-listen. Few young artists in the game can communicate their feelings as well as he can with his lyrics, indicating that his time will come soon. Keep up with Rell Heff to ensure you don’t miss out on any of his upcoming releases.

Stream Rell Heff’s “Still With” on Spotify here.

Follow Rell Heff on Instagram here.