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DreamDoll Celebrates Coming Out As Bisexual With Nude Photos, Delivers Message For Men

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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June is designated as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in America. “Everything Nice” rapper Tabatha “Dreamdoll” Robinson decided to use the first day of the new month to reveal her sexuality to the world.

“Happy Pride Month 🌈🏳️‍🌈. I’m proud to announce that I’m Bisexual 💕,” wrote DreamDoll on Instagram. She also posted several nude photographs featuring her straddling a rainbow-colored horse.

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The Bad Girls Club and Love & Hip Hop: New York reality show star also shared a message on Twitter about some reactions to her bisexuality announcement. DreamDoll’s two-part post was directed at men.

“Some guys are so ignorant just because a woman is bisexual don’t equal [threesomes] nor does that mean she [wants] to share her girl with y’all crusty a#### [the f###]!!!” tweeted DreamDoll on Tuesday night.

The former New York City “startender” added, “Men always have to make things about them.” Another tweet expressed DreamDoll’s appreciation for the “love and comfort” she was receiving in her direct messages.

DreamDoll now joins other Hip Hop artists – like Frank Ocean, Cardi B, Lil Nas X, Kevin Abstract, Young M.A, Taylor Bennett, Big Freedia, Saul Williams, Syd, iLoveMakonnen, and the late Lil Peep – who openly embraced being part of the LGBTQ community. A once taboo subject in the culture has become more accepted by rap fans over the last decade.

YFN Lucci Denied Bond In Felony Murder/RICO Case

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Rayshawn Lamar Bennett (professionally known as YFN Lucci) will have to remain behind bars as he awaits his trial in Georgia. A Fulton County superior court judge denied bond to the rapper in the racketeering case.

Back in February, YFN Lucci was released on a $500,000 bond after being charged with felony murder, assault, and other crimes. He surrendered again to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office on racketeering charges last month.

“The defendant will remain in a no-bond status at this time. Additionally, this court revokes any bonds previously issued in this case,” said Judge Thomas Cox during a bond hearing via Zoom video on Tuesday.

YFN Lucci was indicted for murdering 28-year-old James Adams. The “Everyday We Lit” performer was hit with RICO charges after authorities claimed Adams was killed while Lucci and other alleged Blood gang members drove into a rival gang’s territory.

The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is using YFN Lucci’s lyrics, music videos, and social media posts as evidence of his alleged gang affiliation. Drew Findling, Lucci’s lawyer, argued, “He’s not a gang member. What he is, is an internationally recognized musical artist that is a triple Platinum winner.”

James Adams was supposedly an associate of YFN Lucci and the Atlanta resident was said to be traveling with the Warner recording artist and his entourage the night of the murder. Adams was reportedly thrown out of Lucci’s vehicle after he was shot.

The legal team representing YFN Lucci maintains he and his passengers were acting in self-defense on the night of the gun battle. In addition, attorney Drew Findling insisted his client did not violate the condition of his initial bond in the murder case.

“We think it sends of very strong message to the public that no matter who you are, you have to follow the law and the rules, and you will be evaluated the same,” said Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after Judge Thomas Cox denied bond for LFN Lucci.

According to the Fulton County inmate database, YFN Lucci is facing one count of felony murder, one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, five counts of aggravated assault, five counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, and one count of violation of the Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced And Corrupt Organizations) Act.

One Of DaBaby’s Artists And Another Man Accused In Miami Shooting

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: News
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A rap artist and another man has been arrested in the now-infamous Miami shooting that claimed the lives of two people.

Rapper Wisdom Awute, 21, and Christopher Urena, 29, were arrested today by Miami Beach PD and charged with attempted first-degree murder, along with a myriad of other charges.

As we previously noted, rapper DaBaby was detained and questioned after the double shooting that happened on South Beach. DaBaby was released after he was interviewed by police.

The shooting that Awute and Urena are accused of occurred blocks away, and was seemingly unrelated. Why DaBaby was even questioned as perplexed online audiences.

However, Wisdom is signed to DaBaby’s label, causing the plot to thicken considerably.

According to witnesses shooting victim Emerson Delgado got into a verbal altercation between the men. Delgado was hit in the face and tried to run, according to reports. He was run down and shot him in the right calf by Wisdom Awute, according to the affidavit.

“Awute attempted to stop the defendant from fleeing in the vehicle at which time the defendant accelerated the vehicle and continued southbound. Members from victim Awute’s party fearing for his safety opened fire on the vehicle due to the fact it was being used as a weapon,” the affidavit said.

DaBaby Investigated Over Memorial Day Shooting In Miami

 

Cops Release Footage Of Men Accused Of Mass Shooting At Rap Concert

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Miami-Dade police have released security footage that captured the three gunmen who shot up a rapper’s birthday party, injuring 22 people and killing two people.

At a press conference, officers did more than share the damning video but revealed that members of the gathering (held at the El Mula Banquet Hall located at 7630 Northwest 186th St.,) shot back at the shooters.

The footage shows the men as they approached the hall, all wearing masks, and toting assault rifles and handguns. It also shows the white Nissan Pathfinder SUV that they arrived in.

Reports state that the gunmen were blasting off shooting everywhere creating a scene of chaos. Still, no one knows exactly why.

The governor, Ron DeSantis expressed his regrets on Twitter.

“We mourn the loss of the two victims and are praying for the recovery of the more than 20 people injured at El Mula Banquet Hall near Hialeah. We are working with local authorities to bring justice to the perpetrators. Justice needs to be swift & severe!”

Reporter Madeleine Wright from WPLG Local 10 posted footage from the press conference held by Miami’s mayor and of one family member’s cries for help during a press conference about the shooting.

“’ We need to undo this crisis,’ says @MayorDaniella, referring to the cycle of gun violence. More than 30 people were shot in three separate shootings in Wynwood, near @PlayCasinoMiami and El Mula Banquet Hall.”

“An emotional outburst interrupted the news conference that @MayorDaniella and @MiamiDadePD are holding at police headquarters. The father of Clayton Dillard III says his son’s killers have ruined his life. Dillard was one of the 23 people shot yesterday at El Mula Banquet Hall.”

Crime Stoppers have offered $30,000 in reward for the information that leads to the arrest of the men featured in the video and responsible for the fatal shootings.

Marcus Lemonis, a businessman, is adding $100,000 to the pot.

The shooters are still at large but the Miami-Dade police say that they are on the search, and “[plan] to staff any other parties around town with off-duty cops” in search of leads.

Curren$y’s New Artist Alia Fleury is Getting Ready to Bless us with New EP

By: Staff Writer Updated Category: Music
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New Orleans has birthed and raised many movements and genres, from Jazz to hip-hop’s bounce sub-culture that conquered national airwaves in the early 2000s. Among the gems this city offers is rising talent, scientist, singer, and songwriter Alia Fleury. 

Born and raised in the Seventh Ward, Alia’s formation aligned with the city’s musical nature. Growing up in a musical family, the very essence of the city’s festival culture and the soulful tunes of Jill Scott, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, and Aretha Franklin played significant roles in her artistic development. As a result, her profound, melodic tones take form in both upbeat and smooth R&B tracks. 

Iconic rapper Curren$y has found himself a new star to sign to Jet Life Records. Her self entitled EP Letters To Him produced by the Platter Boyz is a collection of tracks that convey the emotions, frustrations, healing, and liberations that exist when experiencing breakups, situationships, and heartache. On “Call You Back,” Alia embraces “too little too late” — answering to the late callback and reply with a boss mentality. Self-awareness strongly exists in “Easy To Love.” For “Four Seasons,” the singer symbolizes the emotions and progression of a relationship with the year’s four seasons. 

The longest track of the EP, “Ready,” evokes the sexual desires one may have without the longing for a relationship, while “About Me” explores the sentiments of a broken-hearted person facing the harsh reality of their ex moving on and living their best life. 

On growing up New Orleans Alia says, “There’s always music around you inspiring you to get involved in it. If it’s in your heart, if you have a love for music, then you’re always going to be inspired living here because it’s everywhere you walk down the street, somebody is playing the saxophone on the corner.” 

With Letters To Him, Alia hopes her listeners walk out feeling seen, heard, and thought of. That they are not alone and that we all go through many seasons of relationships, breakups, jealousy, and glow-up. 

Alia Fleury’s artistry embodies her personal life experiences, the joy, and instrumental influences shaped by her New Orleans upbringing. She croon’s her way to broken hearts, comforting and aiding the listener while delivering a sensual unique essence to R&B. 

 

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DMX’s Daughter Sonovah Pays Tribute To Her Late Father At Texas Show

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Swizz Beats and the Ruff Ryders released DMX’s latest album Exodus on Friday, May 28 as a tribute to the recently deceased icon, but it is his daughter Sonovah’s performance in his honor that made the most noise this weekend.

At 8-years-old, Sonovah Hillman Jr. rocked the mic with her own teeny-bopper rendition of her dad’s songs, “Slippin'” and “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem.”

The stage was originally meant for her dad, who was scheduled to perform at the venue before his untimely demise.

The promoters decided to shift the programming and flip it into a tribute memorial for the “Get At Me Dog” rapper and invited his family members to come and receive his flowers.

In addition to Sonovah, her mother, her brother Exodus and DMX’s fiancée Desiree were in attendance.

The Dog’s protegee Drag-On also performed, closing out the night of celebration.

DMX transitioned on April 9, 2021, after slipping into a coma on April 2 at the White Plains Hospital in New York.

He leaves to mourn 15 children: Xavier Simmons, Tacoma Simmons, Sean Simmons, Sasha Simmons, Praise Mary Ella Simmons, Jada Oden-Simmons, Z’riyah Simmons, Emmanuel Simmons, Sonovah Hillman Jr. Simmons, Aaliyah Simmons, Michelle Walton-Simmons, Javon Wayne-Simmons, Exodus Aidyn, and K’dyn Simmons (twins).

His memory will never be forgotten and it is beautiful to see the children push his legacy forward.

Chadwick Boseman’s Howard University Masterclass Approved

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“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman pitched an entertainment masterclass idea to Howard University before he passed away last year, that the university is planning to roll it out to its fine arts students.

The publication the award-winning actor wanted to get “Howard University students up to speed on the entertainment biz early and often, which is why he came up with a great idea for his alma mater.”

Wayne Frederick, the university’s President reportedly said Chadwick’s alma mater will be rolling out a masterclass template for the Chadwick A Boseman College of Fine Arts that is “actually inspired by the man himself who presented his concept to head honchos before he passed away last year.”

Frederick claimed Boseman “wanted to help spearhead the program” and had “actually signed paperwork to get it started.”

The news come after academics at the historically Black university (HBCU) announced earlier this month they are renaming the College of Fine Arts after the 21 Bridges star.

Students enrolled in the college will be introduced to a new curriculum, which will help them get prepped for their specific fields of study.

They will be lectured by industry professionals, who will share real-life experiences of working in the creative industries via a combination of day-to-day learning and coursework.

Frederick credited the late actor’s own experience at Howard as a big inspiration for the masterclass, including the memorable tale of Denzel Washington once paying for Chadwick’s tuition as a young student.

The “Cosby Show” and “This Is Us” star Phylicia Rashad – the newly named Dean of the fine arts college – will help to steer the new masterclass.

Mariah Carey Ready For Family Feud With Her Brother Morgan

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Mariah Carey has hit back at her brother’s defamation lawsuit, claiming it was in the public interest for her to talk about him in her 2020 memoir.

Mariah’s older brother, Morgan Carey, took legal action against the singer earlier this year after he accused her of writing “malicious falsehoods” about him in her book, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey.”

In the memoir, Mariah recounted a vicious fight between her brother and their father, and claimed he had been institutionalized when he was younger.

She also claimed she “never felt safe” around “troubled” Morgan, because of his “unpredictable” rage issues.

The “We Belong Together” hitmaker has now filed papers with the Manhattan Supreme Court, insisting her claims are not defamatory and the book’s message of seeking triumph over adversity is a matter of public interest.

Mariah’s suit will force her brother to seek a higher legal standard to prove defamation, and the singer insists his current lawsuit doesn’t meet the requirements.

Court papers read: “The story of Ms. Carey’s rise from a dysfunctional and sometimes violent family environment has significant public value, particularly to any young person who may find her/himself stuck in similarly harsh and dispiriting circumstances and who can benefit from the inspiration to employ their talents in pursuit of their dreams.”

In Morgan’s original filing, he claimed that, as a result of the publication of the memoir, he has “suffered extreme mental anguish, outrage, severe anxiety about his future and his ability to support himself and his family, harm to his reputation and his earning capacity, embarrassment among his friends and associates, disruption of his personal life and loss of enjoyment of the ordinary pleasures of everyday life.”

A$AP Rocky Makes Business Moves With Investment In Klarna

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A$AP Rocky told the world in his GQ interview that he was still rocking with Sweden.

Well, his latest move is proof positive that his unfortunate 2019 incarceration hasn’t turned him off at all.

The Harlem rapper will be joining fellow rap star Snoop Dogg in an investment cohort to the Swedish company, Klarna.

Klarna is an updated version of your momma’s lay-a-way and auntie’s Rent-A-Center plan. The difference is programs like this, Afterpay and PayPal, potentially helps with the individual shopper’s credit.

A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, said, “Klarna is a company that looks ahead and challenges the status quo.”

“It’s a radical way to approach the crediting system,” he also notes. “It helps people with financial literacy.”

To seal the deal, he will become the chief executive of the company for a day.

Even without Rocky’s participation in the brand, Klarna is increasingly popular with online consumers. In fact, Klarna released numbers that revealed that there are 17 million Americans actively using the service to buy stuff.

That’s double since last year. App downloads in the United States alone have shot up 125%.

Forbes reports that the company makes its money “from charging merchant fees between 3 and 7%, revenue grew 37% from 2019 to 2020.”

It is further reported that Klarna has made nearly $19 billion in the first quarter of 2021 and has more than 90 million active global users. The company averages 2 million transactions per day with over 250,000 merchants or stores.

And Reuters stated that the fintech company (currently valued at $31 billion) may shoot up even higher after this most recent round of funding to a value of $50 billion.

Welp … that’s enough to change any bad thoughts about the Swedish.

DaBaby Investigated Over Memorial Day Shooting In Miami

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The Miami police department plans to interview rapper DaBaby about a double shooting in the city that resulted in two people being hospitalized on Memorial Day.

What’s their lead connecting the chart-topper to the crime?

So far, the news has reported that the Miami Beach Police Department wants to question DaBaby (along with others) because he was in the city working.

The Billboard award winner was in the Miami Gardens section of the city performing on stage at a private event at the Hard Rock Stadium.

The concert, which was a part of the IAM3 Conference, was a surprise to the thousands of attendees who seemed to love his show. DaBaby’s team captured the experience on his Instagram.

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But while people were partying on the inside, gunplay erupted on the outside just blocks away.

According to NBC Miami, the Miami Beach Police spokesperson Ernesto Rodriguez mentioned that shootings happened about a half-hour away at the 1st Street and Ocean Drive, a location close to the Prime 112 and Prime Italian restaurants around midnight.

The victims both received non-life-threatening injuries: one was shot in the leg and the other in the shoulder.

Upon the arrival of medical professionals, the two were taken to the Ryder Trauma Center. One was released from the hospital, but the other remains in critical condition (as of publishing).

After the police arrived on the scene, they temporarily shut down the MacArthur Causeway to conduct an investigation.

Witnesses said that they heard a few dozen shots and heard a car speeding after the disrupting sounds of bullets peeled through the air.

One witness, James Dozier said, “a couple of seconds later it was like ‘pop, pop, pop, pop, pop,’ a whole bunch of shooting … And then you can hear the car zooming down the road. You heard a car like trying to get away.”

While an SUV is being looked at as a possible link, no real evidence has been released.

Nor is there any reason given why the “Rockstar” artist is being tapped for questions.

The Scoop On Issa Rae’s Hip-Hop Plan…Gangsta!

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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Issa Rae has a new artist signed to her Raedio label! Did you know that? Well, this business venture is through Atlantic Records, but the artists have not ALL been announced They dropped their first track last Friday.

Now, the interesting thing about Raedio is that they are doing it a bit of old school. They are not jumping on bandwagons or seeing the hot new Tok Tok, Tok Tik or Tik Tok rapper. Raedio seems to be working with young, relatively unknown artists and breaking them in a traditional way.

Enter: Ncognita.

She has a new song called “Gangsta Lean” that hit on the DSPs last week. She’s a new but dope lyricist. She is the first release on Raedio. My insiders say they are going to go full steam ahead with homegirl even though she is new. She is like Def Jam and LL Cool J or something. What do you think about this song?

I think she is dope. The ladies are coming with the heat!

I did a little digging and found out a bit about her. Ncognita is from LA and has been doing music for a minute. I do not yet know how she got with Issa. I do know…its on! ISSA IS IN THE RAP GAME!

Rapper Lil Loaded Committed Suicide

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Rapper Lil Loaded died at age 20 by committing suicide.

The musician – who was best known for the 2019 viral hit “6locc 6a6y” – passed away on Monday (May 31), and his attorney, Ashkan Mehryari said his death was a result of suicide.

Ashkan also admitted his client’s passing was “very tragic” and said he had a “promising music career” to come.

“He had a very bright and promising music career ahead of him,” Ashkan Mehryari told Dallas Morning News.

In his final Instagram Stories post, Lil Loaded – real name Dashawn Robertson – wrote: “Dear most high, Please forgive me for my shortcomings and all of the times I’ve fell short of making you proud and being appreciative of all the blessings that have been put in my life.

“Sometimes the lines are blurred between being solid and being heartless. I want to thank you for how far I’ve come and the people you’ve put in my life to keep me grounded through everything and I love every single one of those people that are genuinely for me. I ask for entrance into your kingdom thru all of my mistakes.

“I know you love all of your children and I’m ready for my heart and soul to Join you (sic)”

Lil Loaded was facing a manslaughter charge following the shooting of his friend, 18-year-old Khalil Walker.

He was initially arrested on suspicion of murder last year, but was indicted in February.

“6locc 6a6y” amassed more than 28 million views on YouTube, and the tune was awarded a gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America just last week.

Lil Loaded posted about the recognition four days ago, insisting he had the “dopest fanbase on earth”.

In what turned out to be his final Instagram grid post, he wrote: “6LOCC 6A6Y Certified Gold. Who runnin dis s### like me. young N#### S### dopest fanbase on earth.”

Following the viral hit, Lil Loaded signed with Epic Records. Stanley Gabart, whose production company worked with Epic, said: “This kid was on a great path.

“He was struggling with some things we wish we would’ve known about, wish we could’ve intervened.”

Rhino Records Lights The Path From Doo Wop To Hip-Hop With Classic Re-Releases

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For Black Music Month, Rhino Records releases a full-length video essay via YouTube and social media platforms highlighting the musical evolution of Black American music from Doo Wop to Hip-Hop, highlighting the connection between today’s popular genres and its forbears.

“From Doo Wop to Hip Hop: A Journey from the American Streets to the top of the charts,” connects songs from Ray Charles, Zapp & Roger, Otis Redding, Ben E. King, The Chords, Charles Wright, and Roberta Flack, with those from Big Daddy Kane, Busta Rhymes, GrandMaster Flash & The Furious Five, and more.

Doo Wop music was popularized by African-American youth in the east coast cities of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York, moving through the steel factories of Pittsburgh and Cincinnati heading west sweeping through the Windy City, Chicago, before traveling the airwaves and reaching the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles, California.

Hip-Hop took a similar trajectory by amplifying the rhythmic voices of Black youth.

This art form originated in New York City and ignited a firestorm of creativity that took the world by storm in the late 70s and Early 80s, and continues to dominate popular music today.

The Drifters melodic harmonies burst on to the music scene in the 1950’s, starting in barbershops and street corners before dominating the charts.

Over the next decade the group had created numerous hits and multiple number 1’s on the Billboard charts.

Their two iconic hits “Under the Boardwalk” and “This Magic Moment” cemented their legacy and place in music history by being honored with their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The essay then follows the transition of the Doo Wop style to soul and funk, eventually landing on Hip-Hop’s inclusion of the earlier styles to create something wholly original.

For example, legendary group, Zapp and Roger’s mega-hit “More Bounce to the Ounce” has been sampled over 300 times since its release in 1980.

The re-release of Lupe Fiasco’s critically acclaimed Food & Liquor album showcases the harmonic influences of Doo Wop throughout “Daydreamin’” ft. Jill Scott, which won a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2008.

This album will remind fans of Lupe’s clever, witty, and intelligent wordplay that solidified him as one of Hip-Hop’s greatest lyricist and most important voices.

Meek Mill Addresses Online Reaction To His “Vibrating Panties” Tweet

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“I need vibrating panties with the remote lol they on Amazon? Lol,” shared Meek Mill on Twitter. That May 28 tweet amassed more than 6,000 replies and 12,000 quotes.

The Twitterverse then took aim at Meek with jokes and memes. The “Dreams and Nightmares” rapper was called “stupid” for hitting send on the tweet, and he was repeatedly reminded that he was 34 years old.

While The Real Housewives of Atlanta star/Xscape singer-songwriter Kandi Burruss took the opportunity to promote her Bedroom Kandi sex toy line, Meek Mill was mostly questioned about his sexuality.

Meek returned to Twitter to address the comments about his vibrating panties question. The Atlantic recording artist attempted to switch the conversation from online wisecracks and sexual stimulation to criminal justice reform and media manipulation.

“Yesterday I help [an] innocent man gain his freedom back he had life in prison… on the net, I was trending for a pause basically lol them blogs got y’all… go check blogs pages… don’t post positive post just the goofy s###… y’all sheep and be serious lol,” wrote the Dream Chasers Records founder.

Meek Mill currently serves as the Co-Chair of the REFORM Alliance, along with Philadelphia 76ers partner Michael Rubin. The organization works to change probation and parole laws across the country. REFORM has successfully helped pass new legislation in California, Michigan, and other states.

Meanwhile, Meek Mill is also moving forward with his music career. The Philadelphia-bred emcee let loose the new visuals for a track titled “Flamerz Flow.”

Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda, who was released from New York’s Clinton Correctional Facility state prison earlier this year, shows up in the music video. Harlem’s Dave East made a cameo in the clip as well.

“I’m done with that [jail] s###,” Bobby Shmurda told Meek Mill via FaceTime after exiting Clinton Correctional Facility in February. “I’ll be light-skinned in Jamaica before I go back.”

“Flamerz Flow” is Meek’s latest musical offering as a lead artist. Previously, he teamed with Leslie Grace to remake Miami Sound Machine’s 1985 hit “Conga” for a Bacardí campaign. In April, Meek Mill released his own version of Drake’s “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” featuring Rick Ross.

Sabrina Peterson Reacts To T.I Laughing At Her Apology Request

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Clifford “T.I.” Harris and Tameka “Tiny” Harris are facing serious accusations of sexual assault, drugging, and kidnapping. The media focus was placed on the couple after a former family associate blasted T.I. on social media.

In January, Sabrina Peterson claimed T.I. once held a gun to her head in front of children. The Glam University founder then began posting messages she received from various women accusing T.I. and Tiny of forcing or coercing them into sex.

T.I. and his legal team vehemently denied he and Tiny ever engaged in any illegal sexual activities involving women. Sabrina Peterson then reportedly sued The Family Hustle reality show stars as well as hairstylist Shekinah Anderson who stated Peterson would “recruit” women for T.I. and Tiny.

Peterson apparently offered to drop her defamation lawsuit if T.I. publicly apologized within seven days of her request. She is on video saying, “Tell the truth about me. Tell the truth about what you did to me and apologize. I’m gone. I don’t want one dime.”

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T.I. responded to Peterson by posting a photo on Instagram of himself, Ne-Yo, Kevin Hart, and Dave Chappelle laughing. The rapper/actor’s caption read, “An Apology????😂😂😂😂 -Drako voice #WhatItsComeTo.” Tiny commented, “LOL it’s too early for this sir 😂💘.”

Sabrina Peterson appeared to address T.I.’s mocking Instagram post on Monday with her own subliminal IG message. She uploaded a 14-point “Narcissist Check List” with the caption, “Pride comes before the fall.”

The Los Angeles Police Department is said to be investigating T.I. and Tiny for sexual assault after an anonymous woman supposedly spoke to detectives in April. The Atlanta-based parents are possibly under investigation in Las Vegas, Nevada too.

“The Harrises have not spoken to or been contacted by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the Las Vegas Police Department (LVPD) or, indeed, any member of law enforcement from any other jurisdiction in the country,” said Steve Sadow, an attorney for T.I. and Tiny.

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Logic & Madlib Drop “Mafia Music” Single Off Forthcoming MadGic Album

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A year ago, Sir Robert “Logic” Hall II announced he was retiring from making music. 2020’s No Pressure was supposed to be his final album. 2017’s Everybody was also marketed as Logic’s possible swan song.

However, Logic has been releasing a lot of new music over the last few months. In particular, the 31-year-old entertainer partnered with production wizard Madlib for “Mars Only Pt. 3” in April and “Raddest Dad” in May.

“Raddest Dad” included a hidden outro where Logic explained why he returned to the rap game. He said, “I think what I realized was that I don’t like the industry. So I think I want to retire from the industry. That’s why I wanna do this music for free.”

The tandem now known as MadGic is back again with the new track “Mafia Music.” Logic dropped the song on Monday night via the BobbysWorld YouTube channel.

According to Logic, he and Madlib put together the entire MadGic effort in one session. “Mafia Music” opens with the DMV representative saying, “We did like this whole album in a f###### night, dawg. That’s what’s crazy. Whole album in a night bruh.”

Madlib’s career discography contains numerous joint projects and albums fully produced by the California native. He garnered widespread critical acclaim for his series on collaborations with Freddie Gibbs. Madlib has also worked extensively with MF DOOM, J Dilla, M.E.D, Blu, Talib Kweli, and more.

The Complete All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Max Suite Certification Course Bundle

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Having been on sale for $33.99, this attractive collection of courses and lessons costs just $20 for one week as a part of a special Memorial Day price drop. Throughout the 80+ hours of content, you’ll learn a variety of valuable skills and uses for Adobe software. From a complete guide to Adobe XD animation, to a range of beginner and advanced Photoshop courses — the bundle offers a wide range of value. Subscribers can also take an editing course, a photography master class, and an introduction to Photoshop Creative Cloud.

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Nicki Minaj’s Advice To Coi Leray Faces Backlash Over “Black People” Comment

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Apparently, it has been a rough few days for Coi Leray. She did pick up a Best Female Hip Hop Artist nomination for the 2021 BET Awards, but that recognition was met with some criticism. Then a viral video featuring Leray led to more online judgment.

Even though Coi Leray’s “No More Parties” peaked in the Top 40 of Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart and was certified Platinum, she is still an up-and-comer. The general public’s unfamiliarity with the 24-year-old rapper became clear over the weekend.

Footage of Coi Leray performing in front of a seemingly unenthused crowd spread across the internet. Some social media commenters used the video to make fun of the EC2 mixtape creator.

“Feel like y’all tryna kill me,” tweeted Leray on May 30. “The love [used] to outweigh the hate but now the hate [outweighs] the love and it’s [slowly] destroying me.”

While Coi Leray was being ridiculed by some Twitter users, other recording artists showed their support to her by offering positive feedback. For example, Nicki Minaj posted a tweet in response to the negative reactions Leray was receiving.

“Don’t do that. Chin up. Always remember this, when black [people] not [f######] [with] you #TheyWillBoo. Those [people] were on their feet. That means they may not have known the song, but they were interested in getting to know more— so they were observing u. Charge it to the game & move on 🎀,” tweeted Minaj.

The Hip Hop veteran’s “black people” comment was met with backlash. Some people felt that part of Nicki Minaj’s tweet was purposely anti-Black and ultimately irrelevant to the conversation about Coi Leray’s performance. Particularly, because there seemed to be white attendees at the concert as well.

Nicki Minaj’s fans defended the Queens, New York native by focusing on her intent was to encourage Coi Leray. The Barbz also pointed out the tweet was contrary to the narrative that Minaj tends to feud with other female rappers like Lil Kim, Remy Ma, and Cardi B.

Despite the controversy, Coi Leray was appreciative of Nicki Minaj’s words. She tweeted, “Thank you so much for this. This means everything and more to me. Wow. I’m speechless. You just gave me so much more hope. Thank you again Crossed🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻💓💓💓💓💓.”

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Lil Baby & Lil Durk Team Up For “Voice Of The Heroes” Music Video

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The Voice of the Heros album is set to drop this Friday, June 4. Lil Baby and Lil Durk provided a preview of their joint project by presenting an official music video for the title track.

“Missed out on my kids’ life for a year, and I gotta accept it. Certain days n##### never came to my shows, and I felt neglected,” raps Lil Durk in the opening bars of “Voice of the Heroes.”

Lil Baby later adds, “I just told Durk we rich forever, if we play it right just keep on being the voice, I be the hero and everything I got is a profit, started with zero.

The two rap stars have been teasing The Voice of the Heros for several months. Back in March, Durk and Baby posted messages about a possible collaborative mixtape on their respective Instagram Stories.

Lil Baby later confirmed he was teaming with the Chicago-bred rhymer for a full-length release. The Atlanta representative declared, “It’s gonna be one of the craziest albums to ever come out.”

This year has already seen Lil Durk recruit Lil Baby for the “Finesse Out the Gang” single. They also linked up for “Every Chance I Get” which lives on DJ Khaled’s #1 album Khaled Khaled.

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Jay-Z Reveals His Mom Didn’t Want His Song About Her Sexuality Released

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Jay-Z’s mom begged the rapper not to release his deeply personal 4:44 track “Smile,” in which he talked about her sexuality.

The rap mogul admitted Gloria Carter initially balked at the track and urged her son not to go public with her deep dark secret.

But he won her over and was impressed when she presented him with a poem she wrote that he included on the recording.

“It changed the dynamic of our relationship,” Jay-Z said during an appearance on “The Shop: Uninterrupted.” “When she first heard that song she got super defensive…

“I was in L.A. and she flew out to L.A. and then she left and was like, ‘No’. We talked through it. And then when she flew back to L.A. she had written a poem. She wrote that on the plane. It came with the American Airlines note pad… I was like, ‘You got bars, ma!'”

During the barbershop-style chat with LeBron James and Bad Bunny, Jay-Z also opened up about his deeply personal last album, 4:44, revealing he still can’t listen to it in its entirety.

“It’s a lot, but it had to be done,” the rapper explained. “It was… an evolution of all the things that I’d been through… It was important to write… To be vulnerable in that space after you’ve done all this work… I had so many super gangsta rappers tell me, ‘Thank you for that!’ They would tell me on the side, ‘You saved my relationship’.”

Jay also revealed he knew his career had changed his life forever when friends told him he wouldn’t be able to return home, while he was back on the streets with them.

The rapper was visiting his neighborhood after the release of his second album when it suddenly dawned on him how his life was about to spin.

“The whole world changed around me,” the “99 Problems” rapper said. “They (friends) said, ‘You can’t go back home!’ You know when I heard that? I was home. I had a bullet-proof vest and a Rollie (Rolex watch) on. It was real. That wasn’t, like, a photoshoot. I had that on all day… I was in a real war and I had an album out.”