If you believe the latest rumors about Jay-Z, he’s about to be big ballin’. Literally.
“Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos have emerged as potential investors of the Denver Broncos,” reports The Boardroom. “The team is expected to come under new ownership following this season with a purchase price of an estimated $4B. Bezos was previously in talks to buy a 40% stake in the Washington Football Team.”
This isn’t the first time sports-watchers thought that Hova would buy an NFL team. Back in 2019, CBS Sports debunked a then-floating myth that suggested that Jay-Z was in talks to buy an unspecified football team.
“Multiple people connected to NFL ownership and the league office have told CBS Sports that this TMZ-reported rumor is simply false, that there are no plans in place for the rap legend to become an NFL owner,” reported the outlet. “The report was connected to the deal Carter’s Roc Nation has to become the “live music entertainment strategist” for the NFL’s major events.”
Now, however, the rumors are back in full swing — and with the potential of Jeff Bezos becoming a co-investor, it looks more like a possibility than ever before.
What do you think? Will Jay-Z become a co-owner of the Denver Broncos? You be the judge.
The Baltimore-raised, Grammy®-nominated singer, songwriter, activist, and – yes – emcee has finally hit her stride. Mumu is like a meteorite with the ability to strike the Earth multiple time with increasing force. But said force is not the sort that causes mayhem, panic destruction, or ice ages. On the contrary, the queen and self-proclaimed rap god is the sort of artist that enters (and re-enters) the Hip-Hop atmosphere offering peace, knowledge, and light.
Mumu Fresh can rap in a hardcore cipher as she did with Kool G Rap, Black Thought and Talib Kweli at the Dave Chapelle Block Party or she can rock a concert with her band. She went from stanning for Lauryn Hill to fill a void left by the reclusive high priestess of rap. With, “Vintage Babies II: Queen Of Culture,” she does just that. She pulls from everything, From D-Smoke to the ancestors, to create one of the most culturally driven, thoughtful, and revolutionary albums this year. She’s not going against the grain…she is her own grain. Songs like “Work,” “Rap God,” and “Back To The Money” pave the way for Mumu and partner-in-crime DJ Dummy to present a new sound and refreshing options for culture starving for new sounds to consume.
Mumu Fresh and Chuck Creekmur aka Jigsaw chop it up over a myriad of topics…for the culture.
Rap star Nicki Minaj is officially on notice by a woman who claims the rapper and her husband Kenneth Petty have been terrorizing her.
Jennifer Hough’s lawyer finally figured out Nicki’s address to send her a summons to let her know she is being sued.
Hough filed a lawsuit the Petty’s last month, claiming the famous couple has been engaged in a harassment and bullying campaign, in an attempt to get her to recant rape allegations against Kenneth Petty.
Kenneth has been fighting to get his name off the National Sex Offender Registry list.
Last week, Hough attempted to serve Kenneth Petty (even though he appeared via Zoom) when he appeared at the Central District Of California Court in Los Angeles, where he formally pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender, on September 9.
It is unclear if that attempt was successful.
However, Jennifer Hough and her attorney finally found Nicki’s address in Calabasas, California, where she was formally served with the complaint.
Nicki Minaj, Kenneth Petty Served With Lawsuit
Now the clock is ticking.
Nicki has 21 days to respond to the complaint, or a default judgment will be entered against the Petty’s.
Petty was convicted of raping Jennifer Hough back in 1995. He ran into trouble in November of 2019 for failing to register as a sex offender in California, which is a felony.
Kenneth Petty is scheduled to be sentenced on January 24, 2022.
In her new memoir, titled You Got Anything Stronger?, the actress finally addresses the issue of Dwyane Wade‘s “break baby.” While the Wades have mostly been in the news due to their transgender daughter, Zaya, not much has been said about Wade’s child that he had after he split from his first wife, Siovaughn, but while he was supposed to be “working things out” with Gabrielle Union.
That is, until now.
“In 2013, before we were married, Dwyane had a baby with another woman,” she wrote. “It should go without saying that we were not in a good place at the time that child was conceived. But we were doing much better when he finally told me about the pregnancy. To say I was devastated is to pick a word on a low shelf for convenience. There are people—strangers I will never meet—who have been upset that I have not previously talked about that trauma. I have not had words, and even after untold amounts of therapy, I am not sure I have them now.”
Gabrielle Union went on to describe how they ultimately decided that a surrogate should carry their child, Kaavia, because Gabby had “done enough” after all he’d put her through. (Well, yeah, we can agree on that.) She then went on to describe how she and her daughter sometimes have a disconnect because of surrogacy.
“I will always wonder if Kaav would love me more if I had carried her. Would our bond be even tighter? I will never know what it would have been like to carry this rockstar inside me. When they say having a child is like having your heart outside your body, that’s all I know. We met as strangers, the sound of my voice and my heartbeat foreign to her. It’s a pain that has dimmed but remains present in my fears that I was not, and never will be, enough,” she wrote.
Before we say anything else, let’s just say that Normani is everything.
It seems to be an act of irrefutable injustice that Camila Cabello can caterwaul her way to a starring role on an Amazon movie while pretending to be involved with Shawn Mendes, while it took Normani’s fans threatening everything but a revolution to get her to perform at last night’s VMAs.
Not that Normani needs it, because she’s living her best life anyway. And, as we previously told you, she gave one of the best performances of the night when she performed “Wild Side” while giving Teyana Taylor a lapdance.
Nothing but the Sapphic sexiness was in attendance with this performance. And not for anything, but that girl can dance.
But here’s what’s interesting: you know who had absolutely nothing to say about all this? Boosie. Yep — the same man who had so much smoke for Lil Nas X, and accused him of nearly everything but capital murder, suddenly doesn’t have a damn thing to say about same-sex relationships when it’s two women loving on one another. You’re not worried about “the kids” now, Mr. Badazz?
I’m surprised he’s not trying to hire them for his kids. (Or are we not allowed to mention that? Whoops.)
Travis Scott hit headlines for the wrong reasons on Sunday night (September 12), after apparently forgetting to thank pregnant partner Kylie Jenner during his acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The rapper picked up the Best Hip-Hop Video prize for his song “Franchise” and took to the stage to pick up the moonman and issue some thanks to his nearest and dearest.
However, while he mentioned three-year-old daughter Stormi and his own mother, fans were quick to point out that Kylie – who is pregnant with the couple’s second child – was absent from the speech.
“I first want to thank God, my mom, Stormi, all the amazing fans out there,” he began, before adding: “I love y’all so much. Couldn’t do it without y’all. to my label, Cactus Jack (Records), I love y’all so much.”
Despite missing Kylie out in his speech, he did touch on the importance of love as he said: “Before I go I just want to tell y’all, love is the biggest thing that we can ever hold. Spread love and everything will be OK.”
And it seems Kylie isn’t holding a grudge about being snubbed in the speech, as she took to Instagram to share a screenshot of Travis on stage.
September 13th is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the tragic passing of 25-year-old Tupac Shakur, one of the most important and iconic voices in music history.
Now, some of 2Pac’s monumental body of work, reimagined as house music, with a rich jazz influence and a transgender vocalist, will be released on the anniversary.
Multi-platinum award-winning producer Jonathan Hay is releasing the 2Pac project through Tech Row Records with producer Cain McKnight and global distribution by Fat Beats Records. Tech Row is continuing what 2Pac’s estate has done in recent months, using his powerful legacy to create change through the release of the new PRIDE collection.
Tech Row teamed up with Daniella Carter, a transgender LGBTQIA+ activist to help spearhead the genre-bending 2Pac Reimagined single. Carter and Tech Row understood that while hip-hop culture is becoming more accepting of LGBTQIA+ individuals, there is still a resistance to full acceptance and inclusion of artists of all races, class, gender, and sexualities.
They brought together a uniquely diverse group of creatives including 41x and Matt Berman to achieve these revolutionized versions of 2Pac’s classic songs. “I partnered up with Biggie’s son CJ Wallace of The Notorious B.I.Gestate last year,” said Hay. “I was even bestowed the honor of trying on articles of clothing from Biggie’s wardrobe that he wore while he was still alive.”
Hay’s past production was co-signed by the legendary Eric B. & Rakim from his #1 Billboard Jazz album Follow the Leader (Reimagined as Jazz). Hay worked on that critically acclaimed album (which remained on the Billboard charts for 11 weeks) at Quad Recording Studios – the same recording studio of the infamous 2pac elevator shooting that fueled the violent East and West Coast hip-hop rivalry. Coincidentally, Eric B. was building Death Row East with both Suge Knight and 2Pac before his untimely passing.
“Some of my associates have asked why we chose the violent Biggie diss ‘Hit ‘Em Up’ as the first single,” said Hay. “We simply took a historical hardcore diss song and turned it upside down with diverse creatives voices from all backgrounds over a jazzy dance backdrop. House music is all about love and positivity, and I look forward to seeing everyone dancing freely to this new spin of a classic while honoring 2Pac’s legacy.”
“Hit ‘Em Up” – an electronic/house music reimagination of 2Pac’s magic is available on all platforms.
Rapper Blueface is in deep trouble after allegedly jumping a club bouncer at Skinny’s Lounge in San Fernando Valley on early Saturday, 11.
It is said that the recording artist enlisted the help of his two female friends during the beatdown.
According to TMZ, who first reported the story, the “Thotiana” rapper was stopped at the door and asked for his legal identification.
However, it seems that Blueface did not have the required proof of identity.
Sources say that he didn’t think he needed one since he was a celebrity, asking the bouncer if he knew who he was.
To further prove his identity, he started to Google himself, sharing millions of websites, images and etc. that acknowledged him as a notable musician (word used loosely).
Despite his efforts, Googled sites (including AllHipHop.com) did not trump the request for proper ID.
This apparently p##### Blueface off and caused him to lash out at the club employee.
The man was brought to a hospital in an ambulance and treated for his injuries. He, unfortunately, had a series of bruises and scratches that required sutures.
Some called the authorities to report the fight. The officers were told that the first happened a little after midnight and that the person injured in the melee only sustained minor injuries.
Upon arrival, the police took a battery report. They are investigating to identify the alleged suspect, who TMZ has identified as the rapper.
Drea Dominique is a whole vibe, and she’s here to spread that positive energy and love to the music industry and beyond. Most notably known for her role on Bad Girls Club Season 9, the rising star is a jack of all trades, from being a reality television star and modeling to starting her business and creating her own original music.
In describing herself, Drea states, “I’m bringing my music out. Most of you guys probably know me from Bad Girls Club, but now instead of fighting I’m knocking down the mic and I’m dropping music.”
Originally hailing from Long Island, New York, but now rising in sunny San Diego, Drea is excited as ever to have released her newest single and visual for “I Know You Want It,” tapping Safaree. The Caribbean-influenced record serves as the perfect soundtrack for the end of summer and beginning of fall, a certified banger that will have you instantly moving on the dance floor.
“I Know You Want It” sees Drea reminding audiences around the world of the importance of self-love and time, particularly how a man needs to put in the work to get the baddie he sees in front of him. Directed by Marcus Pualk (Moesha), the music video displays both the Puerto Rican Jamaican flag, for Drea and Safaree’s heritage respectfully.
AllHipHop: How long have you been in Hawaii?
Drea Dominique: First of all, let me show you my view. We are outside for real! I’ve been here for 4 days, I leave on Friday. It’s beautiful, I’d live here if I didn’t have to share a child. [laughs] I’m on vacation mode. I’m shooting some content, but I’m on vacation mode.
AllHipHop: How was your time on Bad Girls Club?
Drea Dominique: Toxic! [laughs] Super toxic, very very toxic. It was a good time, but you know what you’re signing up for when you’re going on Bad Girls Club. It is what it is. Recently, I’ve been presented with the offer to do Bad Girls Boxing, which we were doing when our season was airing. I’m going to be jumping in the ring with some bad girls coming up real soon.
AllHipHop: Actual boxing?
Drea Dominique: Actual boxing in the ring. I did it before and after my first boxing match, I got into a car accident. Broke my nose, it ended my boxing career. It’s all good, life struggles are a part of life. It’s been a while. Since then, it’s now coming back around. We’re looking at some networks so I might be back in the ring with some of these bad girls very shortly.
AllHipHop: What’s the concept behind Bad Girls Boxing?
Drea Dominique: Pretty much the drama of it all. They want to get “oh this one doesn’t like this one, let’s get them in the ring.” That’s what they’re doing. We’re going to see who I stir up with next but it’s coming.
AllHipHop: You’re from Long Island originally right?
Drea Dominique: I’m very bicoastal. I was born in Long Island, I’m from New York. Since 6, I’ve been back and forth between Cali and New York. I’m both sides, I got the beach girl and I’m rolling in the snow girl as well. [laughs]
AllHipHop: Who were you listening to?
Drea Dominique: This is the thing, I like older stuff. I’m listening to The Lox, Mobb Deep, Fabolous, 50 Cent. I like the girls too but I like the throwback stuff. The new stuff is ratchet, I’m a romantic at heart. I love the love songs. Aaliyah’s my all-time favorite, she’s an icon. I like East Coast, I like West Coast. I like Bay Area, some Mac Dre.
AllHipHop: “I Know You Want It” featuring Safaree, how are you feeling?
Drea Dominique: I’m super excited, it’s a blessing. The song’s doing pretty well, I’m excited about that. I performed “I Know You Want It” at Black Pride in Atlanta. I performed another song called “Toy Box,” then a new song that’s my single called “Blocked.” We’re dropping the video, all that. It’s my first time performing, doing my own solo thing. Every time I’ve performed in the past, it’s been singing hooks for other people. This time, it’s all about me. I get to be the star of the show, just ready for my next adventure.
AllHipHop: How did you and Safaree come together on the record?
Drea Dominique: Travis Kr8ts, we have mutual producers pretty much. We did the song, my producer said “we need to get somebody on the song.” He listed some people and said “I have Safaree.” I said “it’s Safaree then!” And here we are. Networking made that happen and it was a success.
AllHipHop: What was the energy in creating the song? I love the Caribbean vibe.
Drea Dominique: I’m Puerto Rican and black, and he’s Jamaican. We really played it off with that, embracing the island parts of us. The whole vibe was our whole Caribbean thing, so that’s what we did. I embraced my Puerto Rican, seen my girls wearing the Puerto Rican clothing with the symbols and everything. We had the Jamaican flag waving, we just embraced our heritage.
AllHipHop: Best memory from the video shoot?
Drea Dominique: Honestly, the whole process. Super dope, the video went smooth. There were hiccups there but just people being late or whatever. Other than that, everything went great. Good vibes. Safaree’s super chill, hella funny. His sense of humor is off the charts. Everything was real great, it went smooth. I’m happy with the outcome, it went good.
AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio?
Drea Dominique: Good lighting, a bottle of Veuve, and a vibe. I like champagne so I like to sip champagne and get into that vibe, then we can create. I like to light the candles, then we can vibe out.
AllHipHop: What’s one thing you want people to take away from your debut project, Toy Box?
Drea Dominique: It’s an introduction so they can get a feel for me, see that I’m trying to do this. My next project is going to be more in tune with my personal life, because everything else is for the crowd and to appeal to the people.
I have another song I’m about to drop after this called “Beautiful Disaster.” It expresses my most recent relationship, how he’s an a###### and he should stop lying to me and leave me peaceful. You’re getting more of a feel of what I’m going through, as opposed to something you can bop to.
AllHipHop: Does he know it’s about him?
Drea Dominique: No, we’re not talking! [laughs] I named it “Beautiful Disaster” for a reason.
AllHipHop: I heard you’re making music in Spanish too?
Drea Dominique: Oh yeah, I have a Spanish song coming out called “Rompe.” It’s bilingual Spanish and English. I have a Spanish song I’m going to drop, another little R&B joint I’m going to drop. The next single is “Blocked.” Long story short, please don’t make me block you. I ain’t trippin’, I ain’t reminiscing, but don’t make me block you. [laughs] We swear we love him so much, but the whole time I’m not even thinking about you. So fall back before I gotta block you. You can’t even watch me, now you gotta go on a fake page to see me.
Drea Dominique: DreaDominique.com. I have a lash line, I have 5 different styles of lashes. I have a lip line, 5 styles of lipstick. I have merchandise, t-shirts, hoodies and there’s more to come. I’m very into candles, sage, all that. I want to create candles that have crystals in them with a positive message in each one. That’ll be my next thing that I add to my line. There’s more to come, this is just the beginning.
AllHipHop: Goals yourself as an artist at this point of your career?
Drea Dominique: Yes! I’m a mom so I’m trying to create that generational wealth, something my daughter can carry on after I’m done. I want to build a brand. Ultimately, I want to perform. I want to get my music out there, I want to inspire. This world is so negative. “Hate this about yourself, you need to be like this to be poppin’.” No, I want to get a different message across. You’re good right where you’re at, how you are and that’s it. It is what it is. That’s definitely what I’m going to deliver to the girls.
I know I have a lot of young fans, they see me on Bad Girls Club so it’s a lot of the young girls. They see the drama, they think “oh those aren’t red bottoms, you ain’t poppin’.” No. Whether you own your house or not, you were poppin’. Whether you’re single or wifed up, you’re poppin’. I want to inspire girls to feel good in their own skin honestly no matter what it looks like, that’s what I’m on. I want to get my message across and relate to people, down-to-earth type s###.
Machine Gun Kelly, Eminem’s crackhead cousinrapper-turned-actor, needs to learn which fights are worth picking.
Yahoo is reporting that the man born Colson Baker thought it prudent to act like a total fool at last night’s VMAs. At one point, MMA fighter Conor McGregor asked for a photo (why?) with Megan Fox’s latest piece of ass boyfriend, and was denied. This, in turn, led to a scuffle between the two, and Machine Gun Kelly had to be physically restrained from McGregor.
McGregor then threw a drink in Machine Gun Kelly and Fox’s faces. (They got off easy.)
“I don’t know the guy[Machine Gun Kelly]. Nothing happened with me. I only fight real fighters, people that actually fight, you know what I mean? I certainly don’t fight little vanilla boy rappers. I don’t even know the guy. I don’t know anything about him, except that he’s with Megan Fox,” he said.
So, just so we understand each other: Megan Fox got a drink thrown in her face, and risked her physical safety, all so Machine Gun Kelly could get some attention in the press. God knows he can’t get it any other way: his acting sucks, Eminem repeatedly mops the floor with him, and the only reason other celebrities know him is that he’s involved in a PR relationship to promote a crappy movie he’s blowing Megan Fox’s back out.
Sheesh, Colson. Have you considered directing? Producing? Maybe doing some stunts? Anything else behind the scenes? Because this acting thing isn’t working out for ya, fam.
Once again, Kendrick Lamar kicked a hornet’s nest with his lyrics on Baby Keem’s “Family Ties” single. The pgLang co-founder opened his verse on the song by saying, “Smoking on your top five tonight.”
Later on the track, Kendrick Lamar also told the world not to address him unless it is with four letters. Lamar was declaring himself as the G.O.A.T. [greatest of all time] when it comes to Hip Hop.
Like his highly-publicized verse on Big Sean’s “Control” eight years ago, Kendrick Lamar used “Family Ties” to inform his peers that he is at the top of the rap music food chain. However, Freddie Gibbs had something to say about that declaration.
Freddie Gibbs released “Vice Lord Poetry” over the weekend. The Indiana-raised emcee sent a subliminal shot at Kendrick Lamar in the freestyle recorded over Drake’s “Champagne Poetry” instrumental.
“I was big rabbit before the birth of my son. The Earth ain’t big enough for both of us, you gotta get done. They saying they smoking top fives. But you ain’t burned up the one. F### n##### talkin’ ’bout? Like every time I hit the booth I don’t leave that b#### with a body count,” raps Freddie Gibbs on “Vice Lord Poetry.”
This is not the first time Freddie Gibbs has expressed his thoughts about Kendrick Lamar being heralded as the leader of his Hip Hop generation. In 2016, the Grammy-nominated Alfredo album creator spoke about not being placed on the same level as Lamar and his “They Ready” collaborator J. Cole.
“I don’t feel like I get the recognition for being as innovative that I am musically, you know what I mean? I don’t think that I get put up there with the J. Coles and the Kendrick Lamars and guys of that nature when I definitely think that I’m rapping on their level and definitely higher,” said Gibbs.
Following the release of the Freddie studio LP in 2018, Freddie Gibbs is preparing to drop his next solo body of work which is tentatively titled Soul Sold Separately. He also teamed with Madlib for 2014’s Piñata and 2019’s Bandana as well as The Alchemist for 2020’s Alfredo.
Before the musical clash takes place in Manhattan tomorrow, Fat Joe posted a special service announcement on Instagram. Joey Crack’s PSA warned Ja Rule about his pending matchup with the Terror Squad leader.
“Everybody knows you’re King Kong. Everybody knows you got all the hits, but I’m gonna have to drag you. I’m about to bring you into the projects, Trinity Ave. Y’all must’ve forgot because I ain’t forget,” said Fat Joe in the IG clip.
Ja Rule clapped back at Fat Joe with his own Instagram video. The Pain Is Love album creator responded, “So, you gonna drag me through these streets? I like that. It’s cool. I’m comfortable there. But I’m gonna drag you on that stage.”
TMZ caught up with Ja Rule for a pre-battle interview. The entertainment news outlet questioned the 45-year-old rapper about Fat Joe’s “I’m gonna have to drag you” comments.
“Crack’s talking about dragging me through the streets and breaking out street records. Listen, it’s like I told him. I’m comfortable there. I love it there. Like, where y’all think I’m from?” stated Ja Rule.
The Queens, New York native was also asked about a possible highly-anticipated Verzuz battle against 50 Cent, the fellow NYC rap star Ja Rule has had a deep-seated feud with for decades. Ja essentially shrugged off the G-Unit boss.
“I don’t want to bring [50 Cent] into this, because this ain’t his Verzuz… This is me and Crack. We’re doing this,” declared Ja Rule. “But I will say. He had his shot. I wanted him in the doghouse first. He didn’t want to come to the doghouse. And so, me and Crack gonna put on for the city.”
What would happen if 50 Cent decided to show up at The Hulu Theater on Tuesday night? Ja Rule warned Fiddy, “That would be the dumbest thing ever. You didn’t want to get in the gauntlet with me, but you want to make a guest appearance? Come on! Bring it on, baby! I ain’t fearing nothing! And if that happens, that just means I gotta give both them that work that night.”
Another layer to the ongoing debate over longtime frenemies Kanye West and Drake just added another talking point. Drake’s Certified Lover Boy debuted atop the Billboard 200 by knocking West’s Donda down to #2.
Certified Lover Boy opened with 613,000 equivalent album units, the best first-week numbers of 2021. It is also the biggest sales week for any project since Taylor Swift’s Folklore collected 846,000 first-week units in 2020.
With 715 million on-demand streams, Certified Lover Boy only trails Drake’s Scorpion on the all-time list of best streaming weeks for an album. Scorpion pulled in 746 million streams in 2018.
In addition, Drake now has ten career Number Ones on the Billboard 200. That puts the OVO Sound frontman in a tie for second-most No. 1s by a Hip Hop artist. Drizzy sits alongside Kanye West and Eminem. Billionaire emcee Jay-Z has 14 chart-toppers.
Drake became just the eighth act with at least ten #1 projects. The Beatles (19) lead the list, followed by Jay-Z (14). Bruce Springsteen (11) and Barbra Streisand (11) are right behind Hov. Elvis Presley, Eminem, Drake, and Kanye West round out the Top 8 with ten each.
Kanye West scored his tenth #1 album just last week when Donda launched in the top spot with 309,000 units. The G.O.O.D. Music founder slipped to #2 this week when his tenth studio LP recorded another 141,000 units in week two.
The rest of the current Top 10 of the Billboard 200 rankings includes Doja Cat’s Planet Her at #5, The Kid LAROI’s F*ck Love at #8, and Rod Wave’s SoulFly at #10. Trip At Knight by Trippie Redd and We Love You Tecca 2 by Lil Tecca dropped out of the Top 10 this week.
While Certified Lover Boy is an undeniable commercial success, Drake’s most recent body of work has received mixed reactions from listeners. Based on 986 ratings, CLB presently has a 3.5/10 user score on Metacritic. The album received a 62/100 Metacritic grade from professional music reviewers.
R&B singer Normani gave one of the standout performances of the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. The former Fifth Harmony member had a lot of people talking and tweeting following her set at the ceremony.
Normani took the stage inside Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Sunday to run through her latest single “Wild Side.” The performance was capped off at the end by a surprise appearance.
Fellow R&B songstress Teyana Taylor showed up strapped to a bondage board. Normani then straddled the “Wake Up Love” vocalist and provided the audience with a girl-on-girl grinding session.
Normani’s name was a top trending topic on Twitter following her performance. She continued to be a major topic of conversation on the social media platform the following morning.
Originally, Normani was not booked to perform at this year’s Video Music Awards. Organizers of the event later added the 25-year-old recording artist to the lineup after fans started the #LetNormaniPerform campaign online.
The DSP version of “Wild Side” features Hip Hop superstar Cardi B. Normani’s comeback single debuted and peaked at #14 on the Hot 100 chart. It currently sits at #71 after remaining in the Billboard rankings for seven weeks.
This year’s VMAs also featured performances by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Saint Jhn, Ed Sheeran, Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow, Camila Cabello, Latto, Doja Cat, Chlöe, Alicia Keys and Swae Lee, Busta Rhymes, Machine Gun Kelly, and more acts.
MTV held its annual Video Music Awards last night from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City. Lil Nas X was one of the night’s big winners.
The openly gay entertainer tied BTS and Olivia Rodrigo for the most wins at this year’s ceremony with three trophies each. Video Of The Year was awarded to Lil Nas X for his controversial “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” visuals.
“Montero” beat out Cardi B’s “WAP” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, DJ Khaled’s “Popstar” featuring Drake, Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA, Ed Sheeran’s “Bad Habits,” and The Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears” for the VOTY honor.
Lil Nas X’s “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” also won Best Direction and Best Visual Effects. Justin Bieber won Artist of the Year, and Olivia Rodrigo won Best New Artist. Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” was named Song Of The Year.
Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open” won Best R&B. Doja Cat and SZA’s “Kiss Me More” took home Best Collaboration. Travis Scott received a surprising win in the Best Hip Hop category for “Franchise” featuring M.I.A. and Young Thug.
In addition to accepting his VMA for Video Of The Year, Lil Nas X also hit the stage on the show. The Georgia-bred rhymer performed “Montero (Call Me by Your Name).” He was also joined by Jack Harlow for a performance of “Industry Baby.”
One of Lil Baby’s crazed fans climbs on stage during one of his performances. However, the Quality Control rapper’s security detail was on point and stopped the individual by tackling him.
The concert was held in Charlotte, NC., and was one of the stops on the “Back Outside” tour. The fan wanted to give the “Woah” rapper a solid dap, but instead, he was knocked down.
This strange incident comes days after it was revealed that Lil Baby partnered with Jackboy to build a hospital in Haiti after the last earthquake ravished the island. The country that became not only the first Black-led republic, independent Caribbean state, and nation to ban slavery permanently, suffered a 7.2 temblor and Jackboy was one of the first voices to raise his voice in service.
“I just walked through a hospital in Haiti and all the patients sleeping outside,” he wrote. “I personally handed every single last one of them a(n) envelope full of money but fr fr (for real) I feel like that ain’t enough. Who want to go to Haiti with me and get a hospital built. It’s not really that much especially if we use U.S. dollars. #PrayForHaiti.”
As reported by AllHipHop.com, Lil Baby responded via DM, “I’m in.”
Jackboy posted a screenshot of their exchange to his Instagram Story on Wednesday, with an additional caption that read: “Got my n#### on it with me we on God about to make something special @lilbaby.”
According to CNN, the earthquake killed at least 1,297 people and injured more than 5,700.
Devon Laubscher aka Prince Von, has had his foot on the gas in 2021. The young artist has not only released 4 great songs but has released a hit song titled “Time” that has over time, allotted him, 20k+ monthly listeners. The time is now for Prince Von, willing and able to do whatever it takes to make his dreams come true, this kind of determination never falls short.
Prince Von is quickly becoming a familiar name in the music industry and has hinted to us that he is a part of Fellow Christian Rap star Xay Hill’s upcoming album. The young rapper says, “you guys haven’t seen anything yet, the music I’m cooking up is truly my best and I’m excited to roll it out.” Big words from the young artist, Follow him @princevonofficial to stay connected.
Rapper Famous Dex has been convicted of domestic abuse and will supposed do time at the Men’s Central jail in Los Angeles for his crime.
A police report made public last week shares details about his sentencing made by a judge on Sept 1.
However, by September 12, he was released.
According to DJ Akademiks, a popular Hip-Hop influencer, Dex was not only arrested for domestic violence, but also for gun possession linked to incidents that transpired in March and June. Ak’s sourced the news from an official police report. This news comes right on the heels of his new album’s release around the 2021 Thanksgiving holiday.
However, after last year’s project Diana going double wood and the plethora of other legal woes related to his woman beating ways, he needs this new joint to make news.
In 2020 alone, the Chicago native was arrested for inflicting corporal injury domestic violence, threatening a domestic partner, exhibiting a firearm, inflicting bodily injury, dissuading a victim from reporting a crime, defacing property, illegal possession of a firearm, and violating a protection order.
The “Pick It Up” rapper, signed to Rich the Kidd and 300 Records, is not only plagued by his reputation of violence but also his history of drug abuse.
Akademiks’ also revealed that the “Japan” rapper was let out after a few days due to “overcrowding.”
On Friday, September 17th Bhad Bhabie is dropping a new music video for her lead single “Miss Understood” off her forthcoming EP. Behind her, the look is Jesus “Jay” (Hair By Jay) who has worked his way from the bottom – from braiding napkins at McDonald’s in South Central LA to become one of the most adored hair braiders and wig installers in Hollywood. Jay has worked with Bhad Bhabie for the last 4 years installing her very first wig when she was 15 years old – on the upcoming music video Jay says “The looks we were giving are unapologetic.”
Jay’s fresh, experimental take in hair and lace wigs has earned him not only opportunities but support from a grand variety of artists and influencers. Thus, creating iconic memorable looks such as Nicki Minaj’s recent pink hair for Bia’s “Whole Lotta Money” Remix video, Kylie Jenner’s 2019 mermaid look with bright red waves as well as her Marilyn Monroe inspired cover for V Magazine.
This past year, he introduced Cardi B to bright red bangs and left Chrissy Teigen with lavender tresses. His signature rainbow wigs have been installed on beauty icons Jeffree Star and rapper Tekashi 69 and he has reimagined other styles on clients including Blac Chyna, Iggy Azalea, Kendall Jenner, Saweetie, Lil Kim, Yung Miami, Ashanti, and Nikita Dragun.
Jay says, “I feel that it’s rare to see a young Latino, young boy, with the understanding of different textures, laces, and colors. Normally, the specialization is in one thing like coloring and styling —not encapsulating all of the arts like braiding, making wigs, or installing wigs in. I learned how to do all of it.”
His personal relationships with his clients are largely due to the comfortability they feel upon getting their hair touched by Jay. Hairdressers and salons in Black and Brown communities don’t only symbolize a moment of self-care but also a moment of escape, hair appointments are therapeutic for women of color.
Thanks to this hair therapy and the respectful approach he has built an ever-building catalog of prestigious clients. Jay also sells his customized colorful wigs online through his website www.famewithjay.com
“My clients tend to love me because they struggled so much. Back in the day, there wasn’t a variety in hair and makeup. There was no such thing as lace wigs. So people had to dye their hair. Nowadays when people get laced wigs, they don’t want the pressure of the lace showing. They’re so happy when they find someone that gives them exactly what they want. And they don’t have to worry about walking on a red carpet and with their lace showing.”
Jay is hosting a virtual master wig install class on October 17th. Go to Eventbrite for tickets.
Fabiano Montesano, better known for his stage name Famoe, is an English rapper who started his musical career with the name Fantastical. He was born in 1987 to Italian parents, but he’s currently based in Stuttgart, Germany, where he produces most of his music. He has worked with numerous recording labels during his career before deciding to launch his own record company called Rap & Rhymes Records.
Famoe’s career in entertainment began in 2001 when he joined a music video clip contest by MTV Germany, where he reached the final round. He joined another talent competition shortly after, performing his own cover of a song by American hip-hop rapper and singer Nelly. Famoe considers Nelly’s 2000 album Country Grammar as his inspiration to start his ventures in rap, which became instrumental in his music career.
Despite being new to the industry, Famoe decided to establish his own music label, which is what the world now knows as Rap & Rhymes Records. Through this company, he met Nino who works with him to produce his music, including his first EP, “Dancing in my Block.” Nino is an experienced mixer, so his services came in handy for Famoe, as he released his first single entitled “This Life.”
In 2006, Famoe finally released his first-ever studio album, which he called “The Italian Stallion.” The album was released with a circulation of around 1,000 compact discs, which coincided with the changing of his stage name. Famoe traveled to Boston in 2009 to work with Surefire Music Group who produced his album Xplicit. That same year, he recorded his two music videos as well, “Actin Like This” and “On and On.”
Famoe split with his manager in 2010, which paved the way for his collaboration on a dance production with Stephan Endemann. The finished material was entitled “To The Top,” a smash hit that reached in the compilation charts a number one and was on many international compilation charts a top ten in other places. Famoe also worked with Sony Music and Universal Music and merged his Rap & Rhymes Records with Roksolid Entertainment in England in 2010.
As a sub-label for Roksolid Entertainment, Famoe founded Rap & Rhymes Records Ltd. in London after dissolving his old record company. This was an excellent decision as his career continued soaring, even reaching number one on the German music channel Yavido with On & On. The first release under Rap & Rhymes Records Ltd. is a compilation Album called “Past, Present, Future,” inspiring the release of his mobile app.
Famoe shares that in his success, he boldly did things differently instead of going with the flow and following others. He wanted to be that unique artist that the music industry is sorely missing these days. He always desired to do things he’s passionate about, and for him, it’s all about music. His fans can see more of his journey through hisFacebook,Instagram, andYouTubeaccounts.
Famoe wants to set his mark as the music artist who dared to be different. He continues working to improve his artistry despite having spent years in the business already. For Famoe, it’s not about becoming the best musician, but it’s about loving what you do.
