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Eminem’s Child, Stevie, Comes Out as Non-binary

Eminem’s 19-year-old child has come out as non-binary and is now going by the name of Stevie Laine in a move supported by family and friends.

Stevie revealed the news in a series of Instagram and TikTok posts. They were met with a flood of messages of love and support from her followers and well-wishers.

The rapper’s child removed all posts from their Instagram feed and started fresh with a clean slate and showing off their new peroxide blond pixie cut.

In the first post, they wrote out their pronouns, telling fans: “call me Stevie (they/she/he),” which was liked by sister Hailie Jade, Eminem’s biological daughter with ex-wife Kim.

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On TikTok, they posted a video cataloging their transformation over the years with the words: “Watch me become more comfortable with myself,” and “forever growing and changing.”

They used the hashtags #genderfluid #bi and #nonbinary in several posts.

Stevie is the daughter of Eminem’s ex-wife Kim Scott and her former boyfriend Eric Hatter. They got together during a break in Kim and Eminem’s relationship, and he adopted Stevie when they reconciled.

The Detroit rapper first married Kim back in 1999, and they divorced two years later. They tied the knot once more in January 2006 but the marriage again did not last and they divorced again a few months later.

Stevie’s biological father Eric was a professional tattoo artist who died last year at the age of 40.

Stevie was raised alongside the “Slim Shady” rapper’s daughter Hailie, now 25, and adopted daughter Alaina, now 28. Alain’s mother is Kim’s late sister Dawn who tragically died of a drug overdose back in 2016. All three children are regularly featured in their father’s music.

The family will be glad to have some good news to celebrate following the passing of their grandmother Kathy last month. Mother Kim was rushed to hospital shortly after her mother’s death, reportedly for attempting suicide.

Meek Mill Receives Humanitarian Award And Ends Up Beefing With Tory Lanez

Meek Mill’s has been recognized by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and took to Instagram to celebrate posting a picture with the caption “Blessings.. I got “the Nelson Mandela humanitarian award” Thankyou Rip to the great Nelson Mandela”. He continued “ I ain’t grow up playing ball I had a smith & western* because where I’m from it’s very hard to turn 27” #survivors “

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Pictured is the award and a Dream Chasers necklace highlighting the journey the Philly rapper has been on. Following very public struggles with the criminal justice system, Meek has been at the forefront of spearheading reform.  

Meek helped to co-found the REFORM Alliance with Michael Rubin and Jay Z, an organization whose mission aims to transform probation and parole by changing laws, systems and culture to create real pathways to work and wellbeing. The Dreams and Nightmares rapper has also worked with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam working to reform the state’s probation bill. 

Meek’s fans and supporters responded in the comments with their congratulations and pride.

However, not everyone was quick to congratulate the rapper! Canadian artist Tory Lanez took a jab at Meek, commenting only to correct Meek’s spelling in the caption.   

 “Smith & Wesson,” he wrote in the comment section. Meek fired back with, “@torylanez It’s called ‘meek flow’ say congrats or something weirdo lol.”  

Not content to leave it there, Lanez claps back with “@meekmill it wasn’t that deep … just ain’t want u to look dumb. Congrats tho bozo”

Meek has yet to respond to claims Tory Lanez stole his flow on the track “When Its Dark (E-NFT) 8-10-21′ Freestyle,” a diss to fellow Philly rapper, Cassidy. First Tory stole his flow now he’s trying to steal his joy!

Meek seems unbothered and instead dropped his “Mandela Freestyle.”

Lizzo Discusses Her “Rumors” Lyric About Not Having Sex With Drake Yet

Earlier this morning, Lizzo returned with a brand new single called “Rumors.” The song features a guest verse by Cardi B, and it makes a reference to another chart-topping Hip Hop star.

“No, I ain’t f### Drake yet,” sings Lizzo in the first verse of her “Rumors” collaboration. Zane Lowe caught up with Lizzo for New Music Daily on Apple Music 1, and he asked the songstress about those lyrics.

Lizzo answered, “I just thought it would be so funny to say. I have a small relationship with him. He’s very cool. I just feel like women, there are so many times where girls’ names get dropped in songs because they’re fine.”

Additionally, Lizzo discussed what she appreciates about Cardi B. “Rumors” is the first time the two Atlantic recording artists united on a track. Previously, Cardi broke several music industry records, including having the most #1 Hot 100 hits for a female rapper and Invasion of Privacy becoming the longest-charting female rap album in history.

“Cardi B is the ultimate. She, to me, has always done it right. Everything that she said, every way that she’s reacted because you know why? It’s because she was true to herself the whole time. She’s a groundbreaker,” said Lizzo.

The 33-year-old Grammy winner continued, “You can’t deny her ability. She’s a superstar. She has changed the game forever for a lot of us, a lot of women. I don’t even think she realizes she’s doing it because it’s just like, ‘I’m trying to just be successful. I’m trying to get this money. I want to live a happy life.’ She just follows her heart. That’s what I love about her.”

Lil Wayne Addresses Meeting With Donald Trump & DaBaby’s Homophobic Comments

Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter is getting ready to host his Uproar Festival at the L.A. Coliseum today (August 13). As part of the promotion for the event, the New Orleans-bred rhymer took part in a rare interview.

The Los Angeles Times spoke to Lil Wayne about Uproar and a range of other subjects. Wayne’s highly-publicized endorsement of 2020 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was brought up during the conversation.

When asked if he felt like progress was actually possible with Trump, Lil Wayne simply replied, “Progress is always possible.” The 38-year-old Young Money founder also claimed he did not receive any pushback for his association with Trump, a divisive politician many critics called racist, misogynistic, and xenophobic.

Then-President Donald Trump pardoned Lil Wayne for a pending federal gun charge at the very end of his first term in office. There was speculation the endorsement presented in October 2020 was part of a deal for Trump’s pardon in January 2021.

However, Trump-connected lawyer Bradford Cohen claimed the clemency was the result of a supposed personal connection between Lil Wayne and the former POTUS. Cohen said, “[Trump’s] got a style that’s similar in terms of the way that he carries himself, and a lot of rappers and people in the industry relate to that.”

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The Los Angeles Times article also covered Lil Wayne’s thoughts on DaBaby’s homophobic comments at the Rolling Loud Miami festival in July. At first, Wayne told the reporter he has not kept up with the weeks-long controversy that led to DaBaby losing multiple performance gigs and other business opportunities.

After being informed that DaBaby was facing online cancelation because of what he said about people living with HIV/AIDS and the LGBT community, Lil Wayne responded, “You know how it does. The spotlight on artists and celebrities is absolutely crazy. You don’t even have to be a celebrity. Even normal people can feel like they’re wrong because their 200 followers said something. But that’s the power of social media today.”

Dirti Diana Steps Up To Challenge The Queendom

Hip-Hop is in the era of the woman. A lot of lady rappers bring different innovations to the table, but you rarely see one that can do it all like Dirti Diana. The Bronx native explains in this exclusive video why she’s so unique. “If you listen to my project you can see how versatile I am. She has definitely come a long way. From former choreographer to the next hottest thing the BX, the birthplace of the culture. She’s pushing her new single “D.Rose” featuring Ruff Ryders vet Drag-On. Moving back to NYC from Atlanta, she’s taking her career more seriously and is willing to take risks to be that all-around talent she feels Hip-Hop needs at this time.

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Charlamagne Tha God Claims 6ix9ine Could Beat Eminem In A ‘Verzuz’ Battle

The Breakfast Club‘s Charlamagne Tha God is known to provide newsworthy hot takes about Hip Hop culture. The man born Lenard McKelvey may have shared one of his most controversial opinions to date.

On a recent episode of his The Brilliant Idiots podcast, Charlamagne Tha God and co-host Andrew Schulz had a discussion about potential opponents for a hypothetical Verzuz with Eminem. CTG argued the Detroit emcee would take an L in any matchup.

“Em gets washed in any Verzuz. Y’all gonna stop this,” said Charlamagne Tha God. “Any. Em don’t have the songs like that. Em can rap and we like Em as a rapper.”

When Andrew Schulz asked if internet troll-turned-cooperating government witness Tekashi 6ix9ine could defeat Eminem as a possible Verzuz challenger, Charlamagne responded, “Depending on the generation.” Schulz replied, “You are a crazy m########### right now.”

Charlamagne Tha God went on to say that Eminem’s catalog does not have anything “that slaps” with a younger generation such as 6ix9ine’s “Gummo” track. The 43-year-old media personality mentioned Future and Young Thug would “wash” Em as well.

Verzuz has been presented as a friendly 20-song, hits-for-hits faceoff with two acts showcasing some of the most successful and most well-known songs from their respective discographies. Recent events featured “Bow Wow vs Soulja Boy” and “The Lox vs Dipset.”

Since the start of his career in the 1990s, Eminem has scored over 90 entries on Billboard‘s weekly Hot 100 chart which ranks the most popular songs in America. He has five Number Ones including “Lose Yourself” and “Not Afraid” as well as the Rihanna-assisted “Love the Way You Lie” and “The Monster.”

In contrast, 6ix9ine has 19 songs that have charted on the Hot 100. The rainbow-haired rapper has one career Number One – “Trollz” with Nicki Minaj. Only three of 6ix9ine’s records have reached the Top 10 region. Eminem has 22 Top Tenners.

This is not the first time Charlamagne Tha God’s comments about 6ix9ine have gone viral on the internet. At one point, CTG told his Brilliant Idiots audience that he would perform oral sex on Tekashi if the Dummy Boy album creator was somehow able to beat his racketeering case. 6ix9ine pled guilty to federal charges, and he was sentenced to two years in prison before being released early due to COVID-19 concerns.

Enhance Your Pump-Up Playlist With These Headphones Ideal for Workouts

Summer is in full swing, but it’s not too late to slim down for swimsuit season. If you’ve been working on your fitness but need an extra push to hit the gym or get out for that nightly run, let the JBL Endurance RUN: Wired Sport In-Ear Headphones entice you. These headphones are the perfect sound solution when you need something that stays in place. And right now they’re on sale for just $14.99, 24% off their usual price. 

The perfect headphones can help you reach your fitness goals, as your pump-up playlist keeps you motivated. Unlike other annoying in-ear headphones, the JBL Endurance RUN stay securely in your ear no matter how hard you go. They come with a FlipHook design that adapts to an in-ear or behind-the-ear fit, depending on your preference.

They also have FlexSoft ear tips and TwistLock technology to make sure the buds don’t fall out or get uncomfortable during your workout. And if you’re planning on doing some intense running or strenuous activity, don’t worry. They can hold up to any amount of sweat (or any inclement weather!), thanks to their IPX5 sweat-proof design. 

The JBL Endurance RUN make sure you have no excuses when it comes to putting in the work. You can’t blame the weather, or even waiting on an important call, since they also have an in-line button remote with a microphone that allows for hands-free calling at any time. They’re also difficult to lose thanks to their magnetic buds that allow for easy cable management when you’re not rocking them. 

With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, users are loving these workout-friendly headphones. Snag the JBL Endurance RUN: Wired Sport In-Ear Headphones and start working on your fitness with a killer soundtrack today for just $14.99.

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Prince’s Rep Releases A Statement About The ‘Love & Hip Hop’ Star’s Domestic Violence Arrest

News broke this week that Christopher “Prince” Harty was taken into custody. The Love & Hip Hop: Miami alum is facing multiple charges, including battery and kidnapping, in Miami-Dade County.

Prince is accused of physically harming his apparently estranged girlfriend. A police report claims the 31-year-old reality show star slammed the woman to the ground, dragged her by the hair, punched her in the mouth, and prevented her from leaving his residence.

According to reports, the alleged victim went to Prince’s apartment in order to return his shoes but supposedly threw the shoes at him. She is said to have suffered scratches and bruises to her lip, neck, chest, arms, and legs as a result of Prince’s assault.

Prince looked visibly distraught during a court appearance on August 12. The bond hearing resulted in him being granted a $25,000 bond and house arrest.

Michael Grieco, Prince’s attorney, is insisting the alleged victim arrived at his client’s home uninvited and unannounced. The legal counsel also told reporters the woman was the aggressor.

“She just showed up right at his door. We can’t speculate how she got in the building. We have photographs of her footprint on the door showing she was not there for a social call and things went sideways,” said Michael Grieco. “I can’t speak to what happened. But I can tell you there was no kidnapping.”

The Jasmine Brand also received a statement about Prince’s legal situation from Johnny Donovan of J Donovan Productions. The letter read, in part, “Please keep in mind there [are] two sides to each story and for months the other victim was informed to leave our client alone and move forward but decided to go in this direction to presenting a very huge misunderstanding.”

Christopher “Prince” Harty was featured on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Miami for two seasons. The club promoter/aspiring musician also made headlines for his long-standing feud with R&B/Hip Hop artist Tory Lanez. In May, Prince accused Lanez of attacking him at a Miami Beach nightclub.

Lizzo & Cardi B Talk ASMR, Masturbation & More During “Rumors” Video Premiere

It has been a while since rapper/singer Lizzo dropped a brand new song. Her most recent full-length project, the Grammy-winning Cuz I Love You album, came out in 2019.

Lizzo is now back with help from fellow Atlantic recording artist Cardi B. The two women united for the song titled “Rumors” which was released today (August 13).

The rollout of “Rumors” was accompanied by an official music video. The Tanu Muino-directed visuals are already trending in the YouTube music section since its debut at midnight.

Lizzo and Cardi B took part in a 13-minute YouTube livestream premiere to promote the video. They talk about ASMR, masturbation, and different “rumors” associated with their respective careers.

In addition, Lizzo and Cardi B’s collaboration quickly became one of the top trends on Twitter. As of press time, “Rumors” has peaked in the Top 5 on the iTunes All Genres chart and #3 on the iTunes Pop chart.

Lizzo broke out as a mainstream music star in 2019 when “Truth Hurts” climbed to the #1 position on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. After gaining popularity on TikTok, the Cuz I Love You single spent seven weeks in the top spot.

Cardi B scored her record-setting fifth #1 song earlier this year with “Up.” 2021 also saw the New York City native show up on songs by DJ Khaled (“Big Paper”), Migos (“Type S###”), and Normani (“Wild Side”).

Ray Kirk is Receiving Love For His New Song “We Made It”

Hip hop artist Ray Kirk’s journey to where he is today has been anything from ordinary. Ray Kirk and his hip hop group “423 Cross United” were highly successful in Osaka, Japan, after beginning to perform at the age of 14 and taking it more seriously at the age of 16. His band performed in both Osaka and Tokyo and gained the attention of Columbia Music Japan in the process. Ray Kirk has stayed to his work since then, and he is ready to make his sound be heard to a greater extent.

Ray Kirk has released his latest single named “We Made It” en route to a position amongst some of the finest musicians in the industry, and it makes a statement about his sheer skill. Ray and his colleague Brian Mcknight Jr. remark about the fact that they have finally made it after years of hard work. No matter what anybody says or discusses, Ray and the people he surrounds himself with know what’s up, and at the end of that day, that is all that matters.

We Made It” demonstrates Ray Kirk’s star potential and lyrical ability. He has a distinct sound that is unlike anything we’ve heard before, and it’s only a matter of time until the rest of the world notices. Be sure to check out Ray Kirk and everything he has to offer; he is one artist you won’t want to pass up.

Stream Ray Kirk’s “We Made It” on Spotify here

Follow Ray Kirk on Instagram here.

Fight Over R. Kelly’s Herpes Continues As Trial Date Approaches

The battle over allegations claiming R. Kelly purposely and knowingly gave herpes to multiple Jane Doe’s rages on as the disgraced singer’s trial for running a sex ring that exploited young girls and women approaches. 

R. Kelly’s lawyer wants to bar Jane Doe #11’s testimony “to prove that the defendant, in fact, had herpes as early as 2003.” Jane Doe #11 claims she asked Kelly whether he had any sexually transmitted diseases before they had sex. 

She ended up contracting the incurable disease and she told R. Kelly that “she believed she got it from him.”

R. Kelly’s lawyer Thomas A. Farinella believes the government is setting up a scenario which would support Jane Doe #4’s allegations that she too, caught herpes from R. Kelly in 2009 because Mr. Kelly already had herpes in 2003, based on Jane Doe # 11’s testimony.

“The government is attempting to back door evidence of whether or not Mr. Kelly did in fact have herpes by relying on a lay witness’s opinion,” R. Kelly’s lawyer Thomas A. Farinella said. 

“By allowing such testimony in, by a lay person, as proof that Mr. Kelly

had herpes in 2003, would be to circumvent the requirement of having an expert testify as to whether or not Mr. Kelly had herpes,” Farinella argued. 

So far, it is unclear whether or not an expert will testify about when R. Kelly contracted herpes, but the allegation has been a “sore” point for the singer for months. 

R. Kelly’s defense team claims that under Section 2307 of the New York Public Health Law from 1943, herpes is a virus and not an “infectious venereal disease.”

“The law does not punish the transmission of herpes, nor does it punish the failure to disclose to another that one has an STD,” R. Kelly’s ex-lawyer Steve Greenberg explained. “Instead, it prohibits anyone who has an STD from having sexual intercourse.”

Meanwhile, R.Kelly’s sex trafficking trial is all set after the 12-member jury was sworn in on Wednesday (August 11).

Three days after jury selection started, an anonymous panel of seven men and five women were sworn in by U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly. 

The people who were chosen told Judge Donnelly that they know who R. Kelly is, but had little knowledge about the charges levied against him. 

R. Kelly, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, has pleaded not guilty to a litany of charges alleging he led an “enterprise” consisting of managers, bodyguards, and other employees who helped him recruit young women and underage girls to satisfy his insatiable sexual appetite. 

R. Kelly’s lawyers maintain the alleged victims were groupies who went to his shows and were willing participants and in consensual relationships with him.

Opening statements for R. Kelly’s trial will start in New York City next week on August 18. 

Black Thought Planning To School Young M.C.’s In New Master Class With Carnegie Hall

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. Practice. Practice.

Because of a new and innovative program within the New York landmark, a few millennial and Gen-Z spit kickers will not only get schooled by The Roots founder, Black Thought but will have the opportunity to grace that iconic stage with him.

Imagine sitting at the feet of the iconic Philly rapper and learning Hip-Hop music theory from the man that is heralded as one of the best lyricists in the history of recorded sound. Well, if you are a Hip-Hop head hoping to grow into a top-caliber emcee, this might be the opportunity for you.

The multi-GRAMMY winner, celebrated for his infamous Funkmaster Flex freestyle, will impart some of his hard-earned knowledge to the next generation of emcees through a program he has with the Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI) called “School of Thought: A Hip-Hop Master Class Featuring Black Thought.” It is the second dose of his free workshop series with the hallowed institution.

Ten up-and-coming emcees will be selected as finalists and will attend these sessions at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI) October 25-28, 2021.

The goal is to mold young artists and so the opportunity for talents between the ages of 18 and 35.

Those selected will have a chance to receive some of that history, instruction on lyricism & flow (private coaching), and wisdom from the pen behind albums like Phrenology, Things Fall Apart, and Undun.

These classes will include special guests who will help expose the students to various levels of hitmaking and cultural stake-holding.

Making the experience complete, there will be a showcase for the ten —headlined by Black Thought— on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 6:30 p.m, open to the public in the Weill Music Room at Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing.

Tickets will be priced at $20 and go on sale on August 30.

After the showcase, Black Thought leads a talkback styled-discussion with more surprise guests on Friday, October 29.

If you don’t get into this class, no worries. In the Spring of 2022, the same opportunity will be opened in Washington D.C. at The John F. Kennedy Center. This will be a part of The Roots’ For the Culture Artist Residency.

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Dr. Dre’s Homeless Daughter Launches GoFundMe To Raise $50,000 And So Far The Results Are Pitiful

Dr. Dre’s daughter continues to struggle financially, as her wealthy father shells out hundreds of thousands of dollars each month in spousal support.

LaTanya Young recently launched a GoFundMe in hopes of raising $50,000 to help her get out of her financial predicament.

LaTanya, who is homeless, is trying to raise the money to benefit her and her four kids, so they can find a stable home. 

Last week, it was revealed she was living out of her car, while her children stayed with family members. 

“I think GoFundMe campaigns are for people in desperate situations and I’m in a desperate situation, LaTanya Young told The Daily Mail.

LaTanya Young has been estranged from her biological father Dr. Dre for over 18 years. She currently works a variety of odd jobs to make ends meet. 

But her gig as a Door Dash driver and warehouse assembler is not earning her enough to pay the bills.

In past interviews, LaTanya Young accused Dr. Dre’s estranged wife Nicole of driving a wedge in between them and blocking their relationship.

LaTanya also said Dr. Dre has never even met his biological grandchildren. 

Dr. Dre fathered LaTanya Young with his ex-girlfriend, Lisa Johnson. The couple split up when LaTanya was just five years old. Dre, born Andre Young, also has two other children with Lisa Johnson named Latoya and Ashley.

In July, Dr. Dre was ordered to pay Nicole Young $3.5 million a year in spousal support, which breaks down to $293,306 per month.

LaTanya claims Dre’s lawyer confirmed the superstar producer, who is worth over $850 million, is ignoring her. 

‘His lawyer has said that my dad doesn’t want to help me because I’ve spoken about him in the press,” LaTanya Young claimed. 

As for LaTanya, her GoFundMe has raised a paltry $180 since being launched three days ago.

Da Brat Getting Married To Judy And Shows Off Her Ring

Da Brat, the first female rapper to go platinum, is getting married!

After years of hiding her sexuality from the prying eyes of the public, she is finally living and loving openly with her fiancé Jessica “Judy” Dupart.

Now she has the bling that is evidence that she is proudly out of the closet.

On Thursday’s Daily Blast Live show, the “Funkadafied” artist and her boo shared their “love story” on a promo run for the upcoming WEtv series, Brat Loves Judy.

“I met someone who made me feel fearless. She [Judy] has lived her life out loud, and I just felt like at this point, I’m so grown, and my journey has been so strong that I have built a coat of armor against anything that anybody has to say about me,” Da Brat confessed.

The So So Def artist admitted that the pressure of being on the low was getting to her. But now that she is engaged, and Judy is trying to make an honest woman out of her — Judy popped the question first!

“I have been gettin talked about for years, and I’m just like you know what, I’m happy,” she expressed. “I want to be happy, and I want to hold her hand in public. I want to kiss her in public. And she just made me feel like it was okay and oh my God, it was. It was the best thing that I’ve ever done. It feels like a weight is lifted, I just feel free.”

The show promises to give you bright flashes of this freedom and happiness. Hopefully, it will shine brighter than that rock she is sporting on her ring finger.

Marri Don’s Viral Hit “Dirty Sprite” Proves He’s Up Next

MarriDon is Mr. Boom himself, bringing nothing but raging energy to the music industry. Hailing from Mount Vernon, New York, it’s a Boom World Takeover! And Marri Don is taking over the city with the vibes of “Dirty Sprite.”

Marri’s story begins with his Carribean family background, transforming into the New York City rap artist he is today. The youngest sibling out of his family, the rising star began performing at the age of 9. Legends such as Beenie Man are related to Marri Don as an influence towards his music with a unique, melodic, futuristic flow of his own rhythm and sound. Marri Don goes off as “The Biggest Boom,” for his family and close friends.

He states, “Nah, I use my own s###. It’s my real story. I want a painting of how I got here. It comes with all 3 feelings, shot one inch from the heart. I was told I was gonna die in 15 minutes.” He thought he might as well execute if he had a voice in the music.

Marri stated that after he survived the bullet wound, he found his message and went all the way full throttle to becoming an official rap artist. He continues to innovate while being the King of his household and a father. While still making time for his loved ones, he provides for those in need by investing in his community as an advocate to assist in homelessness.

Marri Don has performed at big shows at K.O.D in Miami with artists, Ron Suno and Pooh Shiesty. He spoke up to his reality and his fans through his music, stating “I probably don’t fit the category for a singer or rapper, I see myself as an expressor.” He wants the people to remember his name and his voice.

Check out Marri Don’s new single titled “Dirty Sprite,” a track that makes you feel good wherever you are. 

Tom Hanks Rapping Son Chet Says There’s “More Evidence Of UFOs” Being Real In Anti-Vaxxing Rant

Tom Hanks’ son, Chet is in the news again. This time, he is taking a stand about his rights to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine.

The controversial rapper, who goes by the name of Chet Hanx, took to his social media to spew his anti-vaxxing propaganda.

In an Instagram video he dropped on Wednesday, August 11, he said, “OK, I’m gonna keep this real simple for you guys. Real simple. OK. Just like you have the right to be mad at me because I said I’m not going to get the vaccine … I have the right to not get that s###.”

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“I wanted to, but my immune system said ‘it’s good,’ and it doesn’t need to be tampered with” he shared. “Let’s be real … 99% of you m############ wouldn’t use a shampoo that is not FDA, but you are willing to get some experimental government injection.”

He also stated, “There is more evidence that UFOs being real, than that vaccine being healthy for you. If the aliens are out there, I am ready for you to come and get me … so we can get the f### out of here or am I gonna have to need my vaccine papers.”

This is not his first time making disparaging statements about the deadly virus and the various preventive measures that officials have recommended to help tame the plague that took the lives of 619,000 deaths in the United States since last year.

On Tuesday, August 10, once again on social media, he posted a clip stating that he lied about having the coronavirus and said that the sickness that actually rocked his parents was nothing more than “the fiu.”

“I’ve been on the fence about this for a while, that’s why I never spoke on it,” he says, seemingly sincere. “But with the amount of people I know recently that have gotten COVID, and with the numbers rising, I think it’s important for me to say I got the vaccine, I think everybody should. It’s really important that we all do this.”

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Then in a super sarcastic “SIKKKKKKKEEEEEE,” he says how he really feels. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I never had COVID. Y’all ain’t sticking me with that m############ needle,” he says. “It’s the m############ flu. Get over it, OK? If you’re sick, stay inside. OK, why we working around y’all? If you’re in danger, stay your ass inside. I’m tired of wearing a m############ mask.”

Stormzy Immortalized in Madame Tussauds Waxwork

London’s Madame Tussauds has unveiled the latest star in their collection revealing a waxwork of London rapper Stormzy.  

The figure immortalizes Stormzy during his historic performance at the UK’s Glastonbury Festival. The waxwork is wearing a stab-proof vest emblazoned with a Union Jack flag.  Guerilla artist Banksy designed the vest for the Grammy award winning rapper. 

The outfit choice is significant, immortalizing one of the London rapper’s most career-defining moments. In 2019 the South London rapper became the first black British solo artist to headline the festival.  

Stormzy on stage at Glastonbury Festival

Stormzy attended a special unveiling at the waxwork museum in front of family, friends, and young #Merky Books competition winners. The waxwork has been placed in its Culture zone to reflect his profound impact on British culture.

The grime artist said: “I can’t lie, it’s one of my proudest moments. At school, we’d go to Madame Tussauds London, where you’d see staple figures in entertainment, history, and culture. So, for me to be there, it feels mad. Seeing myself in 3D was probably the creepiest, sickest, scariest, strangest, most surreal thing ever, but I feel so honoured to have my own figure.”

Stormzy added: “It was the easiest decision ever to have my figure styled on my Glastonbury performance and I’m so proud to be going into the Culture zone.

Last month Stormzy announced he would be providing scholarships for another 30 students.  

B.T.B Dezz Plays No Games In “Dangerous” Visual FT. YXNG K.A

B.T.B Dezz’s epic single “Dangerous” featuring YXNG K.A is giving all the vibes vibes. The record is a cautionary tale of the trap life, relaying the bleak outlook of coming up from a rough neighborhood into riches. Produced by BT Grin at a Brooklyn studio, the song carries a rich beat that starts off gradually. 

B.T.B Dezz uses his soulful voice to amplify the beat, showcasing a natural vocal melody that’s one with the tune. The piano which B.T.B Dezz uses to deliver his message is relaxing, then the beat drops and the song becomes a mood. Dezz states, “When the 808 dropped, I knew it was the beat for this song I had playing in my head within me. It was melodic but still has a trap feel, and I wanted to stick to my roots.” 

Creating the song in 15 minutes the lyrics are inspired by the trap star life, a new term used to describe major drill rappers in an alluring yet dangerous lifestyle. B.T.B Dezz used the track as an emotional release to describe his journey, opposite to the cynical, shared message of a trap. The new track excites and is optimistic, a feel-good hood anthem we can all relate to as we look towards the future. 

Dezz reminds us that some will lack self-respect, others will look to cast war. BTB is not only a rapper but a singer-songwriter who’s staying steady on his musical path. Detailing his accomplishments with swagger, Dezz remains focused on family.

B.T.B new single “Dangerous,” is out now on all major platforms. For more of Dezz follow @btbdezz_ on Instagram, on youtube at B.T.B Dezz.

Kanye West Moving “Donda” Production to Another Stadium

KayCyy Pluto, one of the artists collaborating with Kanye West on his latest project, has said that Kanye is moving to another stadium to finish the long-awaited Donda album.  

Kanye was living at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium while completing the album and held two listening events there. More than 40,000 people attended the first listening party in July. At the second listening party, the audience was stunned by the visual spectacle of the 44-year-old rapper ascending into the air.  

This latest update on the highly anticipated project comes from a now-deleted tweet from up-and-coming rapper, KayCyy Pluto who has been collaborating with Kanye on the project. “We moving to another stadium,” he claimed in the tweet.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSPIZpTl_Ym/

The artist did not say where the project was relocating to but there are a number of other stadiums in Atlanta including State Farm Arena, Truist Park, and Russ Chandler Stadium. Kanye could however move to another city to continue work on the album and host further listening events.  

Donda has suffered numerous delays since it was first scheduled for release last year. A tracklist is yet to be revealed however, Grammy award winner The Weeknd, rapper Playboi Carti and long-time collaborator 2 Chainz are known to be working on the album. Streaming service Tidal has shared a list of features so far including Pusha T, Kid Cudi and Young Thug, amongst others.  

iTunes is now showing that ‘Donda’ will have a release date of August 13; Apple Music however has given the alternative date of August 15. Whether the project materializes on either of these dates, the fans will have to wait and see…

Jadakiss And Beanie Sigel Are Making Some Plans…While Remembering Their Battle

Jadakiss has the worlds going nuts! They recently did an interview with the Breakfast Club and it was great. So, let’s get a few things out of the way. Kiss refuted the idea that he ever wrote for Biggie or Cam’ron. Sites like Boxden had posted – post Verzuz – that Jada’s pen was even used with the actual GOAT – B.I.G. And it would have been more than ironic if he had wrote for Cam. Also, there is the idea that Kiss is an old school dude and would never reveal those old school secrets. Anyway, I do not think he did that. The interview is below:

Anyway, Beanie Sigel, the former Bully of Rocafella, posted the following and set the world on fire. It may not have been a big fire, but for some of us, it was.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSeWxP3rTkq/

Here’s some stuff to catch you up before I continue.

And here is a compilation somebody put together, not that it matters. Sigel always won that battle off of that freestyle alone IMO.

Beans and Jadakiss had a very tense rap beef that boiled over into the streets. As you know, Beanie was signed to Rocafella Records and Jadakiss and The Lox were signed to Ruff Ryderz. Anyway, the battle was so tense because these guys were two of the best at the time. And The Streets!

Also, we knew that Jay-Z and DMX were lying in the wings somewhere, for a potential mega fight. It definitely didn’t happen but it was borderline. Also there was a threat of actual violence happening is this rap battle starting to spiral out of control. Lucky for us, cooler heads prevailed and so did peace. They squashed the beef and it became just a legendary battle…that they smile about like old boxing rivals.

Now, all of these guys are touring together – Beanie Sigel and State Property, The Lox and Dipset. It almost seems as if Jadakiss and Beanie are trying to set up their own Verzuz battle, but I doubt it. It’s actually ridiculous. Jada has already taken out Fab and The Dips. Plus, Beans voice is messed up as a result of getting shot in the lung. Glad to see them all making a way in their older years.