Earlier this week, a firm out of Austin, Texas called SeedX Inc. filed a lawsuit against “Kanye 2020” for breach of contract, after their campaign allegedly failed to pay them millions of dollars.
This company is a digital marketing agency (lead by two of its partners) that threw its resources behind the candidate after being approached by Lincoln Strategy Group in June of 2020 a lawsuit suggests.
SeedX alleges that for a three-month period the company was hired to engage a global community “identifying trends and issues in the industry the company was in, communicating on all relevant channels and media, creating and managing shareable content, developing target advertising campaigns, increasing engagement, etc.”
SeedX Inc has tried to get the bill, which amounts to almost $10 million, several times with no resolution. Now SeedX is asking for $2 million to and will simply cut their losses.
Wait … Ye is a billionaire right now … he needs to stop fronting.
Everything’s better with music, especially vaping! That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our favorite hip-hop beats that blend beautifully with your clouds, some vape music, if you will! Many of these songs have ranked in the Top 100 chart, and are fantastic go-to choices, whether you’re at a vape party or rocking the clouds by yourself.
Check out our recommendations, let us know your thoughts, and feel free to comment below and add your favorites to this list!
Vaping + Music
Certain songs go better with clouds, to the point of making us want to blow clouds to the beat! Many of these hip hop artists seem to feel the same, as you can see clouds of smoke and vapor throughout their music videos.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy this list of songs to vape with, and remember if you ever need to stock up on e-juice to fuel your clouds, check out our huge selection of delicious flavors at the Dollar E-Juice Club where you can buy the best vape juice online.
Best Vape Music Tracks
Get in the zone the next time you vape with these recommended tracks and music videos.
This iconic song is one of Pop Smoke’s best hits, thanks to the low piano notes, rhythmic beat and the rapper’s distinct deep voice. Pull your hat low and bare your grills with this intense song that’s perfect for dark room vaping.
You know how when you exhale through your nose and you feel your nostrils get wet from the vapor? Now you’ll remember the main word from this song and get your clouds hyped with this classic summer beat!
Ride off into the sunset with your clouds by your side! This original beat from French Montana features some of your favorite hip hop artists with huge chunks of their own lyrics. The video itself features motorcycles, speeding cars, and godzilla-sized humans making the world their playground. The hypnotic beat and relaxed lyrics are perfect for chills sessions throughout your weekends.
CJ is a new hip hop artist that took the world by storm with this hit single. The deep bass, tonal background singer, and fast-spitting lyrics create the perfect heaven for your clouds to live in.
This song presents swaying guitar music, light percussion, and Lil Baby’s smooth lyrics in a hit single. The lyrics alternate between light rap and crooning singing, and transitions between being sad and calming. More of a melancholy selection, this song goes really well with a glass of bourbon topped off with your vapor.
This song is a popular choice for those who like driving and vaping. The chill lyrics and mid-tempo beat evoke imagery of racing down a highway, yet totally in control. The original audio is more relaxed and calm, while the version with 6ix9ine brings a spike in adrenaline that is even more stimulating during a heavy vape session.
This beat starts off aggressively and the fast-pace lyrics instantly raises your heart rate to a militant pace. The electric background music blends smoothly with the lyrics to create a song you’ll want to continually repeat. The Vevo video has over 15 million views and will make your vape sessions all the more enjoyable as you spew clouds to the rumbling beat.
A nod to the famous basketball player, this deep beat and rolling lyrics are soothing and arousing at the same time, perfect for thick clouds of vapor in a low-lit room. The “Rack City” artist focuses more on singing while A$AP Ferg spits heavy-hitting raps, as both artists change into eyebrow-raising basketball costume changes throughout the video.
Another fantastic song for vaping and automobile enthusiasts, this percussion and electronic piano beat will have you shuffling your shoulders and hips through your vape clouds. Vic Mensa shows his rap skills by alternating between menacing and hypnotic rhythms, leaving G-Eazy to bring the heat with is white-boy rapper persona. Truly a song no vaper should ever be without.
This slow sex-crazed beat will have you craving ice cream-flavored clouds. The fresh beat paired with Tyga’s unmistakable voice makes the perfect jam to blow clouds to. Whether you like vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate vape juice, don’t be caught without these creamy lyrics.
There’s no limit to your clouds as long as you’ve got this song on repeat! The beat drops instantly to make your head start bobbing and your hips follow suit! G-Eazy performs beautifully in this song, delivering his classic rap style between handing the mic to the wildly talented Cardi B, the rugged voiced French Montana, and several other famous rappers throughout the song. The video has half a billion views, proving just how popular this song is. Add your favorite vape juice to your tank and lose yourself to the deep rhythms that fluctuate throughout this song.
If you remember the Lindsey Lohan movie, you’ll fully understand the point behind this song. The music video is one of the few that actually follow the storyline, featuring cameos from Ed Sheeran, DJ Khaled, and Kendall Jenner. The beat is light, uplifting, playful, and perfect for vaping. Laugh through the clouds as you blast this song at full volume, followed by your billowing clouds.
Time for an oldie-but-goodie! Especially for vapers who have inhale-powered vape (no hands required!), this beat will have you bumping to the beat as you party in the clouds. Bring your clouds back to 2010 with this pumping beat and swaying lyrics.
Here’s a song that instantly makes you want to go drifting in the clouds! Rae Sremmurd croons his tunes in his melodic high voice, complete balanced by the other artists in the song. Clouds are created by both drifting and smoking, recreating a Fast & Furious vibe throughout the video.
Nicki joins forces with Tekashi once again in this smooth and bumping beat, complete with the artists’ crazy outfits and unmistakable voice. 6ix9ine is unmistakably a troll in this video, particularly since the infamous snitching which led to his release, perfectly fitting with the song title. You’ll start craving candy-flavored vape juice after watching all the sweets that appear in this video, especially lollipops, cotton candy, and fruit roll ups.
Make your clouds shake the room as you vape to the deep bass drums, haunting background singers, and heavy voice of Pop Smoke. Quavo is also featured in this song, adding his signature touches to the song. At one point, Quavo is even spewing clouds from his mouth in a limo, adding to the vapeability of this song.
Eminem comes out swinging with his lyrical prowess from the very first line of this song. His rapping speed increases throughout the song, showcasing what a true master of his craft he is. Juice WRLD comes in with his relaxed vocals, meshing the world of rap and singing in a fantastic video with over 300M views. Crank out heavy clouds to the heavy beat of this impressive song, brought to you by the late Juice WRLD and Rap God himself.
There’s only one direction your clouds travel, and Cardi B drives that point home with her provocative outfits and lyrics. 2020 dealt us a rough year amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, and this song promotes the idea of moving onward after terrible events. This playful sexy beat will have you shimmying your shoulders through the clouds as you blow your clouds to the sky!
You’ll feel invincible with this song begins to play, infusing a sense of power into your clouds. Whether you’re cruising around with your vape in your hand, or rocking out at a party, make sure this song stays on repeat! The late Pop Smoke knew how to drop beats, and his deep bass voice delivers heavy lyrics that you’ll find irresistible to blow clouds to.
This relaxing swaying beat is perfect for late night vaping, featuring the one and only Drake! DJ Khaled drops his signature “We da best music!” in the first few seconds, followed by Drake’s warm and soothing voice. The song evokes imagery of flying above the clouds, free as a bird and light as a feather. Enjoy your vape sessions as you sway to the beat of this relaxing hip-hop favorite.
One of the most exciting things to come from the legal cannabis industry is the weed delivery service! Now, cannabis consumers can order their favorite products online from the comfort of their homes. Then, receive their orders the same day thanks to reliable delivery drivers dedicated to safe, discrete, on-time delivery.
Many cannabis delivery companies offer legal weed delivery in California. However, not all are equally as reliable. If you are trying to find reliable weed delivery services in your area, follow these tips for using weed delivery services:
The Demand for Weed Delivery Services
Weed delivery is all about making cannabis more accessible to a broader audience. But, unfortunately, not all Californians have local dispensaries that offer reasonable pricing on quality products. So, even individuals who often struggle to make it to the store may not have access.
Accordingly, there’s a sweeping demand for weed delivery services in California.
Furthermore, individuals living in so-called ‘ban towns’ may not have the same opportunities to buy quality weed. As a result, they could rely on delivery services to stock up on their cannabis products. Even cannabis consumers who have dispensaries close by are choosing to favor weed delivery services over going out to the store.
Hot Tips for Ordering Weed Online
Using weed delivery services is easy, and orders can be placed in just a few clicks. If you’ve ever ordered yourself lunch or dinner or had an Amazon package delivered to you, you’ll find the process of ordering cannabis simple and familiar. To help you choose the right delivery service and make the most of its services, try following these simple tips and tricks:
Use Reliable Delivery Services
It is easy to get marijuana delivered in California, but not all services are operating above board. Despite widespread legalization, some individuals are still selling illegal/black market products that create fake delivery to make themselves seem legit. The best way to tell whether a service is legal or just faking is to look through its products.
If you find many familiar-looking products at shockingly low prices, it’s probably too good to be true and is a scam. The best weed delivery services in California work in conjunction with dozens of in-state dispensaries. They offer only legal products with brands you know and love.
Location Services: On
While searching for a delivery service, be sure to have your location services turned on. Some delivery companies offer delivery statewide, but many restrict their services to a specific area. Having your location services on will help you narrow down the search to companies that deliver near you.
Payment Prep
If you want your weed delivery to go as smoothly as possible, be sure to prep payment ahead of time. While few companies have begun offering online card-payment services, many remain cash only and ask that you pay when your delivery arrives. So to speed things up, have your money counted and ready to go – and don’t forget to tip!
Sign Up
Creating a profile with different delivery services can give you access to exclusive deals and special offers, so always sign up rather than checking out as a guest. Signing up for a profile will also save your information, so you won’t need to input your address, ID, or payment information the next time you order.
Tiered Pricing
Back in the day, the more you bought, the more you could save, and that’s all coming back with delivery! Many services, like Budee, offer amazing bulk-pricing discounts and flash sales to help you save even more. For example, the more flower you buy, the bigger the discounts and savings get… just like the good ol’ days.
Final Thoughts
Ordering weed delivery is easy, just so long as you know how to get started. By following the simple tips and tricks shared here, you can take charge of your ordering experience, buy the products you want, and save money in the process. Saving you time, money, and stress, weed delivery is here to stay.
Singer Ciara and her sportsman husband Russell Wilson are stepping behind the camera after landing a first-look production deal at Amazon Studios.
The stars will develop film and TV content for the streaming service through their company, Why Not You Productions.
“We’re so excited and honored to work with Amazon Studios,” the Wilsons shared in a statement.
“They’ve quickly become one of the most exciting studios in entertainment and have shown a strong belief in our vision to bring inspiring stories to the world. We can’t wait to begin our work together.”
The new production partnership is Ciara’s latest joint professional endeavor with the American football quarterback
They also run the Why Not You Foundation youth charity, and last year launched their own line of “his and hers” scents, R&C The Fragrance Duo.
Their first designs under the style banner were released via the sustainable streetwear label Human Nation, which benefits their Why Not You Foundation.
Big Yavo is the one of the more recent artists to sign to Jonny shipes’ Cinematic imprint, and he’s ready to take over the rap game one banger at a time.
Repping Birmingham, Alabama, the fast-rising rapper arrives with his own story, style, swag, and sound — a boss tycoon if there ever was one.
When asked what sets him apart from the other rappers, Yavo states, “A lot of s###. I don’t act like other people. I don’t do s### other people do. I do my own thing.”
Originally carrying the moniker 41st Yavo, the “No Pen” artist has impeccable lyricism equipped with vivid storytelling about his come up in the streets of Birmingham to now having the opportunity to take care of himself and his loved ones with the music.
Now, following the success of last year’s “Freestyle,” which quickly reached over 2 million views, Yavo returns with the official music video for “Rich.”
AllHipHop: How would you describe Big Yavo?
Big Yavo: Different, independent, cool, smooth, boss.
AllHipHop: What about your sound? It’s definitely unique.
Big Yavo: Crunk. I’d say my s### crunk. I got some chill s### too, some smoking s###. Some spinning s###, violent s###. I’ve got all kinds of waves on my s###.
AllHipHop: Did Lil Jon’s crunk era influence you at all?
Big Yavo: No. You know I’m young, I’m 22. I just be crunk myself. It’s all about how I’m feeling. If I’m high, real high, I’ll make a little smooth song. If I’m feeling hyped, I’ll make a crunk song.
AllHipHop: Can you define crunk?
Big Yavo: Lit. Live. Loud. Hype.
AllHipHop: Biggest influences coming up.
Big Yavo: I’d say Doe B, Chief Keef, Durk, s### like that.
AllHipHop: What’s your favorite Durk song?
Big Yavo: My favorite Durk song is “Skrubs.” He was talking about a bunch of different s###, dealing with women and being nice to people. I like s### like that, where it’s soft s### and gangsta s###. S### be fire.
AllHipHop: When did you change your name from 41st Yavo to Big Yavo?
Big Yavo: I changed it a little minute after I started rapping, a couple months after I started rapping beginning of 2020. The reason I changed it is because where I’m from, Birmingham, there’s a 41st on the West side and on the East side. I didn’t want nobody to be confused by where I’m from, that’s why it changed to Big Yavo.
AllHipHop: What was the reality of coming up in Birmingham?
Big Yavo: Violence, s###. A lot of people die from being at the wrong place, wrong time so you’ve got to move [accordingly]. I mean, it’s a nice spot. I wouldn’t say everybody’s bad in Birmingham. You pick which route you want to go, but that’s anywhere.
AllHipHop: When did you realize that you could do music for a living?
Big Yavo: I don’t want to do it for a living though. I like doing it, don’t get me wrong. I like doing it, but I don’t see myself doing it for the rest of my life.
AllHipHop: What you trying to do then?
Big Yavo: I don’t know yet, whichever way it takes me.
AllHipHop: It’s all a hobby to you?
Big Yavo: Yeah it’s fun, because I like seeing other people turn up to my music. It be fun seeing other people react to it.
AllHipHop: How does it feel coming out of Alabama? You gotta hella people: OMB Peezy, Yung Bleu.
Big Yavo: That s### hard coming out of Alabama. We different. That s### fire. Not too many people where I’m from make it out of Alabama. I’m one of the chosen ones, for sure.
AllHipHop: How does your family feel about your rapping?
Big Yavo: My mom be on me but other than that, everybody f### with it because I’m more successful now.
AllHipHop: How did you find your way to Cinematic?
Big Yavo: Fabo found me, then it went to Shipes. Ever since then, we’ve been clicked tight. Our relationship isn’t just music, that’s why I f### with Shipes. We cool. We make sure I’m good besides music. Whenever he calls me, it’s more “what you doing? You alright?” Instead of music and s### like that.
AllHipHop: What were you on recording “Rich”?
Big Yavo: I was high as f### when I was recording it. I was in Birmingham. I was high, turnt. I don’t know what I was doing that night, I know I was turnt though because that’s a turnt song. I was for sure turnt that night. [laughs] Crunk that night.
AllHipHop: Best memory from the video shoot for “Rich”?
Big Yavo: I was in Cali when I shot that. That‘s my first time so just being there forreal. Being able to travel and see new things, s### different out here.
AllHipHop: What do you like about LA?
Big Yavo: There’s more business, more s### going on. It moves faster, rich lifestyle s### foreal foreal.
AllHipHop: Would you ever move out here?
Hell yeah.
AllHipHop: What did you do with your first advance?
Big Yavo: I think I saved it. I didn’t do s###, saved for real.
AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio at all times?
Big Yavo: Weed. Air, because it be getting hot in the booth. You know, I’m a bigger dude. That’s all I need forreal, I just need drugs.
AllHipHop: What kind of drugs?
Big Yavo: Weed. I drink lean, I don’t do it heavy though. That’s about it. I don’t drink alcohol, I don’t pop pills, I just smoke weed.
AllHipHop: One thing you want fans to get from the Dumb Ass tape?
Big Yavo: Don’t be a d######, man. The reason I say it is because a lot of s### I say goes over somebody’s head. A lot of people don’t get what I be saying so I just say “dumb ass.”
AllHipHop: Are your lyrics deep like that?
Big Yavo: Yeah, for sure. I don’t write, I freestyle everything.
AllHipHop: What’s your favorite song you’ve ever done?
Big Yavo: Some new s### I just did, it’s called “Juwanna Mann.” That s### hard as f###. That’s my favorite song. There’s a bar in there I said that had to do with Juwanna Mann. When you hear it, you’ll understand. I hope so.
AllHipHop: How much are you smoking in a day?
Big Yavo: It depends on how busy I am. If I’m not doing s###, I’ll smoke 10 grams. I smoke 10 grams a day. If I’m j really trying to be geeked, I’ll smoke more. Probably a half or some s### like that. But in Cali, I’m smoking a zip a day out here for sure. I’m smoking a zip a day out of here.
AllHipHop: Goals for yourself at this point in your career?
Big Yavo: Stay the same, man. That’s my goal: don’t get adapted to this s###. The industry is fake sometimes.
AllHipHop: How are you navigating the industry?
Big Yavo: I ain’t industry right now. I ain’t mainstream, I’m lowkey right now. I don’t feel like I’m industry.
AllHipHop: Anyone you want to collab with that you haven’t?
Big Yavo: I mean Drake, s###. [laughs] But other than that… I’ve got some s###. I’ve got a lot of good songs with people. I worked with Rylo, Splurge, me and Wiz Khalifa got a song.
AllHipHop: You got a song with Wiz? How’d that happen?
Big Yavo: I don’t know, it happened though. I think Shipes. He liked it and hopped on it. That s### hard. He walked down on there. He was f###### with me on that. You know how n*ggas just do a verse? I feel like he was feeling it. S###’s hard as f###.
AllHipHop: What can we expect next?
Big Yavo: A bigger Big Yavo. [laughs] Getting bigger and bigger.
AllHipHop: After you rap, what you want to do?
Big Yavo: I don’t know yet. There’s a lot of s### that I want to do.
AllHipHop: Like what though? Act?
Big Yavo: Yeah on God, that movie s### hard. I’ll be a good ass actor for sure. I be acting for free, might as well get paid for it.
A 77-year old man died after being punched in the face by Dunkin’ employee who was responding to being called a racial epithet.
The man was punched and then his head hit the ground, effectively killing him. This all happened in Tampa, Florida. According to Tampa police the victim went through a drive-through a few days ago and was upset due to what he considered a lack of service. The man entered the premises but was soon asked to leave by employees. This is weird everything went left. He got into an argument with a 27 year old man named Corey. The two kept arguing and the 77 year old called Corey the N-word. Corey then dared him to say it again. I am not sure if he said it again but he was punched.
Now, Corey is charged with aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person with a weapon. He is currently in a local jail with no bond. The case is under investigation at the time of this writing. There was no lengthy comment from the franchise but they are saying one record that they are deeply saddened.
“The franchisee, who independently owns and operates this restaurant, is fully cooperating with the local authorities,” a short statement said. “As this is an ongoing investigation, we defer any additional questions to the police.”
A nearby – seemingly needy – friend of both men said:
“[Corey] was a good guy, he used to open Dunkin’ every morning. He’d offer us free coffee, we’d help with the trash. It’s just surprising he would be the one to do something like this,” the man said.
Now, kids, what can we learn from this situation? First of all, do not call anyone a racist term with a long-standing legacy of hatred behind it. Second of all, learn to control your self and not to respond to everything, particularly terms that don’t even define. Third of all, this is still an extremely racist country with racist people and a racist legal and court system. AND this is Florida. The odds are stacked against Corey even though his fellow employees say he was a good person.
Nicki Minaj caused sales of divisive footwear Crocs to increase by a staggering 4,900 percent on Tuesday, after sharing a snap of herself wearing a pink pair – and not much else.
But what Nicki perhaps hadn’t predicted was that the picture – which featured her wearing a hot pink bedazzled pair of Crocs and using fluffy cushions to otherwise protect her modesty – would lead to a massive spike in sales for the footwear company.
According to reports, fans desperate to get their hands on a pair of pink Crocs led to a 4,900 percent rise in sales, and even caused the Crocs website to crash.
In addition, “pink Crocs” and “Nicki Minaj Crocs” became trending searches on Google.
Crocs, which were initially popular in the 1990s, have been enjoying a resurge of popularity in recent months, with celebrities including Justin Bieber being spotted out in the plastic shoes.
Rapper Jack Harlow’s DJ has been indicted on a murder charge for his alleged role in a nightclub shooting in Louisville, Kentucky at the end of last month.
Prosecutors charged Ronnie Tyshon O’Bannon aka Ronnie Luciano, with murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the incident.
A warrant out for his arrest, and O’Bannon finally surrendered to the cops yesterday (May 11th) and held on a $500,000 bond.
Jack Harlow was celebrating the 2021 Kentucky Derby horse race at the Ultra Lounge, where a fight broke out.
Jack was billed as one of the honorary announcers for the Kentucky Derby, but he was replaced at the last minute by four-time Kentucky Derby winner D. Wayne Lukas.
Jack Harlow has yet to comment about the club shooting.
Your favorite rapper Pooh Shiesty has something to deal with regarding the allegations that he was with a trans woman. Recently, Pooh Shiesty has been denying these allegations, even in a report that we published. And we thought that would be the end of it, but it was not.
A person PURPORTING to be that trans woman known as Nick IP, has said that it is all on tape. That’s right, folks, there is allegedly a videotape of Pooh Shiesty and that very trans woman. Not only does the person claim to make these allegations but has posted a screenshot as “proof.”
Now the proof – make sure you keep that in air quotes – is something that I barely can recognize, to be honest. But this is getting dragged out in a way I don’t fully understand. First of all, who cares. Mister Cee, been told you all what it is these days with some people. Second of all, if we’re going to care then let’s get to the proof. Honestly, I don’t want to see it, but all this dragging things out in the interest of being salacious is bogus.
So the transsexual woman has put a stamp on a letter. Now will she send it!?! A lot of people are calling the trans woman out for not putting something up, because it seems like she is simply promoting her only fans or other things that get her some money. Other people are looking closely, to details I cannot distinguish, and saying that that is not Mr. Shiesty. By the way, some people EVEN say they have seen the video and that the tattoos don’t match and some other things. I don’t know how that person saw the video but that just seems to be social media in the year 2021.
I guess we’ll just have to wait and see, or not see, won’t we?
Martin is still considered one of the funniest sitcoms of the 1990s. Comedian Martin Lawrence starred in the titular role. He also played supporting characters like Sheneneh Jenkins, Mama Payne, and Jerome. Plus, Lawrence made the city of Detroit an important part of the show as well.
Martin Lawrence has now teamed with the Detroit Pistons to launch Martin-themed merchandise. The limited-edition collaboration includes jerseys, hats, shorts, sweatshirts, T-shirts, and more items.
“Detroit has always shown me so much love and always shows up for me,” said Martin Lawrence. “From stand-up tours to fans on the street Detroit has felt like home. It’s an honor to be part of something that means so much to me to this many years later.”
Martin x Pistons
The “Martin x Pistons” merch line will be available for purchase on Friday, May 14 at Pistons313Shop.com. The 2004 NBA championship-winning franchise fully embraced the clothing alliance with the 56-year-old veteran entertainer.
“With the city of Detroit as the show’s backdrop, Martin became must-watch TV in the 90s,” said Mike Zavodsky, Chief Business Officer of the Detroit Pistons.
Zavodsky continued, “Martin’s love for the Pistons in the show translated into passion for the team – the fact that he has a ring from the 2004 team is proof of that. We’re thrilled to partner with Martin to introduce a merchandise line that pays homage to both Martin and the show’s Detroit roots.”
Martin x Pistons
Martin ran for five seasons on the Fox network from 1992-1997. The main cast also starred Tisha Campbell as Gina Waters-Payne, Tichina Arnold as Pamela “Pam” James, Carl Anthony Payne II as Cole Brown, and the late Thomas Mikal Ford as Thomas “Tommy” Strawn.
Numerous R&B and Hip Hop artists made guest appearances on Martin during its run. Tone Loc, MC Hammer, Bushwick Bill, OutKast, Method Man, Jodeci, Notorious B.I.G, Snoop Dogg, Christopher “Kid” Reid from Kid ‘n Play, and other music acts showed up on episodes of the program.
Besides leading his popular 90s-era sitcom, Martin Lawrence also acted in motion pictures such as House Party, Boomerang, Life,Big Momma’s House, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, and the blockbuster Bad Boy franchise alongside Will Smith. His filmography consists of the stand-up comedy films You So Crazy and Runteldat as well.
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter will be the latest Hip Hop recording artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On Wednesday morning (May 12), the RRHF revealed the latest batch of legends to make it into the Cleveland-based museum.
The iconic Brooklyn emcee will join Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Carole King, Todd Rundgren, and Tina Turner as part of the 2021 Class. Hip Hop star James “LL Cool J” Smith – as well as Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads – were named as Musical Excellence Award recipients. Kraftwerk, Charley Patton, and Gil Scott-Heron are being honored with the Early Influence Award.
“This diverse class of talented Inductees reflects the Rock Hall’s ongoing commitment to honor artists whose music created the sound of youth culture”, said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “It will make for an unforgettable live celebration of music in October at this year’s Induction Ceremony in Cleveland.”
Jay-Z’s legacy will now be immortalized in the Rock Hall alongside a handful of rap acts previously initiated by the RRHF Foundation. Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five (2007), Run-D.M.C. (2009), Beastie Boys (2012), Public Enemy (2013), N.W.A (2016), 2Pac (2017), and The Notorious B.I.G. (2020) have all been enshrined in the Hall.
Mary J. Blige was on the shortlist for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class of 2021. It was the Queen of Hip Hop Soul’s first nomination. LL Cool J was also nominated this year, but voters rejected the New York native’s induction into the Hall for the sixth time.
Jay-Z will enter the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as one of the most commercially and critically successful Hip Hop artists in history. His discography includes near-universally accepted classic studio LPs like 1996’s Reasonable Doubt, 2001’s The Blueprint, 2003’s The Black Album, and 2017’s 4:44.
In addition, the billionaire Roc Nation founder holds the record for most solo No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 with 14 chart-toppers. He also leads the list of most Grammy wins by a rapper with 23 trophies which also puts him in 9th place on the list of most victories all time.
In order to be eligible for a Rock Hall nomination, artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to induction. Ballots were sent to an international voting body of more than 1,200 members of the music industry. Fans were also able to vote for up to five nominees per day during the voting period.
The 36th annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony is scheduled for October 30 at 8 pm ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland with a radio simulcast on SiriusXM’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Radio channel 310. The Induction Ceremony will broadcast on HBO and stream on HBO Max at a later date.
Over the last several months, there has been a lot of internal drama involving The Joe Budden Podcast that played out in front of the public. Longtime co-hosts Rory Farrell and Jamil “Mal” Clay were absent from multiple episodes which led fans to wonder if they were permanently off the pod.
Budden temporarily replaced Rory and Mal with his friends Ice and Ish. At first, the new crew was met with significant backlash from loyal supporters. However, eventually, Ice and Ish built their own online backers, and the podcast carried on without Rory and Mal.
As some listeners began getting used to hearing fresh voices, The Joe Budden Podcast reverted back to its original lineup when Rory and Mal returned for the “Shaking The Tree” edition of the show last month. However, it was still noticeable tension among the podcasters.
In particular, Mal took issue with his and Rory’s seats being filled by other people. Mal expressed at the time, “Does the show go on without trying to resolve something first? I felt some type of way about that because to me it’s saying something. It’s saying like, ‘Yo, you’re replaceable.’”
Joe Budden, Mal, and Rory were once again back for “The Floor Is Yours” episode which was released on May 1. The podcast then went on another week-long hiatus. Instead of a new episode being released this week as expected, Budden took to Twitter to hint that the show may be coming to an end.
“Sorry not sorry🤷🏽♂️,” tweeted Joe Budden on the afternoon of May 11. The next morning he returned to the social media platform to post, “Helluva run!! God bless.” As fans of The Joe Budden Podcast began reacting to the New Jersey native’s tweets, the show’s founder seemed somewhat apathetic to the criticism he was receiving.
A Twitter user slammed Budden for allegedly going against “everything [he] preached [about].” The 40-year-old former Slaughterhouse member commented back, “I’m phony.” One person suggested Budden needed to get help because he cannot keep destroying everything he builds. Budden replied, “Yes I can.”
After another apparent fan indicated he would no longer support Joe Budden, the No Love Lost album creator, simply posted, “Take care.” There were also reports of a “deleted pod” where Budden allegedly admitted to firing Rory for asking about money connected to the podcast. Budden seemed to confirm that rumor was true with a reply tweet that read, “That’s the point.”
UPDATE:
After this article was published, Joe Budden essentially confirmed The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory and Mal has ended. A Twitter user posted, “So it’s over over heh? @JoeBudden 👀.” The rapper-turned-media personality quoted tweeted the question and answered, “100000%.”
UPDATE 2:
Joe Budden has released the “You Want It To Be One Way” Episode 437 of The Joe Budden Podcast on Patreon where he discussing the changes made to the podcast. He also tweeted, “It’s on Patreon and that’s where it will stay… I’m off to breakfast.”
Is Westside Boogie ready to release his next body of work? According to a new Instagram post, it appears the Compton-bred rapper is on the verge of presenting a new project.
“Just played my music for this random dude in Detroit… he just gave me the Green light,” wrote the Californian on Instagram. Shady Records co-founder Eminem was the “random dude in Detroit” Boogie was referring to in the caption.
Westside Boogie signed to Eminem’s Shady Records in 2017. The 31-year-old musician born Anthony Tremaine Dixson dropped his debut studio album, Everythings for Sale, two years later via Shady/Interscope Records.
In 2019, Eminem and Westside Boogie collaborated for the Everythings for Sale track “Rainy Days.” The song’s official music video has collected more than 31 million views on YouTube.
Besides being under the Shady umbrella, Westside Boogie also signed a management deal with the Atlanta-based Love Renaissance. He recently teamed up with his Love Renaissance comrades for the “LVRN x RapCaviar Cypher” and the “Just Say That” single.
“It was fun doing the cypher because I am competitive, and I wanted to body every rapper on LVRN even though I love them,” said Westside Boogie. His discography also includes “Skydive II” with 6LACK, “Dumb” with Royce da 5’9″, “Hairless Horsemen” with Guapdad 4000, and “Outside” with Joey Bada$$.
Drake’s chart dominance in the 2010s will be recognized at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. The long-running publication is set to celebrate the 34-year-old Canadian performer as the Artist Of The Decade.
Previously, Billboard revealed its Top Artists chart for the 2010s decade. Drake came in at #1 on those rankings, followed by Taylor Swift (#2), Bruno Mars (#3), Rihanna (#4), and Adele (#5).
The OVO Sound leader also capped the 2010s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists chart. His 2011 Grammy-winning studio LP, Take Care, was placed at #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Throughout his 12-year career as a mainstream artist, Drake has scored nine #1 albums on the Billboard 200. He also holds the all-time record for most entries on the Hot 100 chart (232) with 8 songs reaching #1 on that tally.
Drake joins a very exclusive list of acts to be awarded Artist Of The Decade by Billboard. R&B/Pop icon Mariah Carey won the honor for the 1990s, and Hip Hop legend Eminem won for the 2000s.
Other rappers to make it into the Top 40 of Billboard‘s 2010s Artist Of The Decade list include Nicki Minaj (#15), Eminem (#16), Kendrick Lamar (#21), Lil Wayne (#29), Travis Scott (#32), Cardi B (#35), Future (#36), and Jay-Z (#39).
The 2021 Billboard Music Awards are scheduled to air from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 23 at 8 pm ET on NBC. The Weeknd leads the pack with 16 nominations. DaBaby was named an 11-time finalist. Pop Smoke (10), Juice WRLD (7), and Megan Thee Stallion (7) were also among the leading nominees.
Drake’s Billboard Stats
For the 2010s:
9 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart – the most of the decade of any artist
33 top 10s on the Billboard Hot 100 chart – the most of the decade of any artist
6 No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
18 No. 1s on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart – the most of the decade of any artist
69 Top 10s on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart – the most of the decade of any artist
10 No. 1 albums on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart
Career Chart Records:
Only solo male with more than 50 career weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
A record 232 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
A record 45 top 10s on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
A record 22 No. 1 titles on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart
A record 84 top 10s on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart
A record 120 top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
Notable Chart Stats:
Eight No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
Nine No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart
11 No. 1 albums on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart
When Rick Ross purchased his home in Georgia for $5.8 million, he planned to have some of the space set aside as a lavish Hip-Hop destination for photoshoots, music videos, and movies.
He never thought that it would be the site for a crime scene.
Well, according to local law enforcement, Clayton County Sheriff deputies surrounded the estate after a wild car chase ended in a crash near the Maybach Music mogul’s property.
The report alleges that the person driving the car had a weapon.
After the man was apprehended, the sheriffs noticed that he did not have a gun on him. So, the new mission for law enforcement is to find out where the firearm was hidden.
In addition to not knowing where the weapon landed, no one yet knows if the “Hustlin’” rapper was home when all of this happened.
Rick Ross took to social media earlier this year to share with the fans how this property has proven to be a good investment for him.
“What you see outside my door is a gathering of film producers and directors who possibly want to rent the estate for another film,” The “I’m On One” artist shared on his Instagram Live. “As you all know, we have the ‘Coming To America 2’ that will be hitting the world in I believe March, which was filmed in this same estate.”
He continued, “It’s not free to come check out the estate. Twenty people are wanting to see it today, every day. What we do is charge people to come look at it, and there’s still 18 people that want to come a day. So, welcome to the promised land.”
J. Cole’s arrival to Rwanda has put a spotlight on the African country and also changed the local atmosphere.
Autumn Marie, music publicist and now Founder and Managing Director of KGL FWD a Rwandan based PR and brand marketing agency, says that the whole country is buzzing as Cole has joined the Rwanda Patriots basketball team in the national Basketball Africa League.
Marie told AllHipHop, “I am so excited to know J. Cole is in Rwanda! From a music marketing perspective, to have him drop his highly anticipated album, The Off-Season while he is in town is not just something to celebrate but something to stop and take notice of.”
The 6-foot-3, Grammy-winning rapper will play his first game Sunday vs. Nigeria. Cole played high school basketball in his native Fayetteville, N.C. and has sought to pay professionally for years.
As an American-born music industry vet, Autumn Marie said that J. Cole’s arrival is in a longer line of amazing talents that come to Rwanda.
“It (the Basketball Africa League) is well-timed and adds him to a longer list of artists such as Teddy Riley, Saul Williams and many others having explored projects in Rwanda in the last couple of years,” she said. It comes at a time when we see African music, fashion, travel and relocation flooding headlines and is part of something much bigger. So yes, I love is that he is here participating in BAL because it will bring more global attention to the games, but more importantly because it will show Rwanda and the African experience to young Black people around the world. After living here for three years, I can’t wait to see J. Cole tell the world about Rwanda!”
“NBA Africa” has been helmed by the National Basketball Association and FIBA(International Basketball Federation), almost ensuring it it is successful.
The league starts with a will kick off May 16 in a 26-game tournament that it all ends on the 30th of May. Each team will have 12 players players per team, eight of which players must be native to the country. The other team members can be from other countries.
Also, the tournament will be played in Rwanda’s newly built 10,000 seater Kigali Arena.
Rwanda plays host for the league for the next three years, according to rumor.
But the three men (who all of the world saw kill Ahmaud Arbery on video camera) have pleaded not guilty to hate crime charges.
What … are we supposed to believe that the crime was an act of love? GTFOH.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the three men have already been charged with the murder of the 25-year-old Georgia man.
U.S. Magistrate Benjamin Cheesbro revealed during a public hearing that these men “did willfully, by force and threat of force, injure, intimidate, and interfere with Ahmaud Arbery, an African American man, because of his race and color.”
With no private representation accompanying them to the court, Greg McMichael, his son Travis McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan all entered not guilty pleas at their arraignment on the five federal counts related to the Arbery’s death.
The prosecution had a rebuttal for their nonsensical plea and shared with the court that they were ready to give to the defense next week one terabyte of discovery and the complete GBI case file.
The father (who is a white man) also said that Arbery was running down the street on the block that he lived on.
He went and got his son (another white man) and the two men got in their pickup truck to chase him. Their friend (yet another white man) eventually joined in and corners the young Black man with his truck.
Because he was blocked, and the younger man approached with a shotgun, Arbery tried to defend himself by lunging at Travis. That is when Travis shot him three times.
As a cover-up, the three men alleged to the local law enforcement that they were making a citizen’s arrest because they believed he was responsible for some burglaries in the neighborhood.
Pre-trial hearings, in that case, are set for Wednesday and Thursday. Also, in the name of Ahmaud Arbery, Georgia repeals the Citizen’s Arrest Law.
Because the crime involved guns, these men could face life in prison if convicted.
Just one day later, he makes history by being the first artist to be featured alone on the June/July 2021 cover of SLAM magazine (Issue 232).
The publishers released the cover for fans to see and received an overwhelmingly positive response from the sports and entertainment enthusiasts: covers.slamonline.com/j-cole .
Adam Figman, the Chief Content Officer at SLAM, says in a statement, “J. Cole stands for everything SLAM stands for—the way basketball and music overlap and inspire greatness in one another.”
“This cover was a long time coming,” he continues. “And we’re proud that we were able to make it happen just as Cole was about to release an album influenced by his love of hoops.”
In his SLAM article J. Cole explains why he named his upcoming album The Off-Season.
“The Off-Season symbolizes the work that it takes to get to the highest height. The Off-Season represents the many hours and months and years it took to get to top form.
“Just like in basketball, what you see him do in the court, that s### was worked on in the summertime,” J. Cole continued. “So for an athlete, if they take their career seriously and if they really got high goals and want to chase them, the offseason is where the magic really happens, where the ugly s### really happens, where the pain happens, the pushing yourself to uncomfortable limits.”
This all comes as a precursor to the rapper’s sixth studio album, which drops this Friday, May 14th.
At the top of the week, he dropped a mini-doc about the making of the project.
This time his alleged violent outbursts have resulted in the death of an unborn child and a lawsuit for damages.
Reports state that an unnamed woman, filing under the pseudonym “Jane Doe,” has claimed that he has been beating on her for years.
The woman provided a timeline to the assaults in the lawsuit that might give a clue as to who this anonymous woman might be.
In 2015, while being pregnant with “his child,” the two got into an argument.
What started as a simple conversation elevated into a violent one-sided fight where he punched her in her face and chest until she was unable to stand up and fell to the ground.
When she had fallen to the ground, he began to kick her, hitting her entire body. One location she was punted was in her abdomen.
She believes that the battery caused her to miscarry the baby.
Despite the beating, Jane Doe stayed with Soulja Boy and endured more trauma. She chronicled several other times he hit her. One incident was captured in 2018 during the filming of a show that aired on WeTV in 2019.
The assault was caught on night vision cameras.
The woman is suing for assault, sexual battery, gender violence, and other abuses. She is asking for damages.
The suspicion is that this unnamed woman is Nia Riley, his former girlfriend. Nia and Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, were cast members on Love and Hip Hop Hollywood and Marriage Boot Camp.
Recently, appeared on Unwine with Tasha K and revealed previously untold incidents of domestic violence she experienced at the hand of the “Kiss Me Through The Phone” rapper.
DJ Khaled and Megan Fox will battle it out in a virtual Fortnite match on Wednesday (May 12th).
The event will be the first in a string of Celebrity Gaming Showdowns as part of a partnership with LG Electronics USA’s OLED TVs.
Both DJ Khaled and Megan Fox will have some help during the 90-minute match – Khaled will be coached by Justin ‘FearItSelf’ Kats, while Megan will be aided by Wilton ‘Zews’ Prado.
“Only on OLED is the only place you’ll find a gaming event like this. It brings together the moments people love – gaming, sports, movies – all in one place,” DJ Khaled said in a statement.
“I’ve spent a lot of hours gaming over the years but playing on LG OLED is like an entirely new experience,” Megan added. “When I was asked to join the Only on OLED gaming showdown against DJ Khaled there was no way I was going to pass up the opportunity.”
Tune in to Khaled and Megan’s match on professional esports team Evil Geniuses’ Twitch channel.
