Flo Rida is steaming mad at Celsius Heat, an energy-drink company, reneged on a lucrative endorsement deal after featuring them prominently in his video.
The Carol City charmer dropped a new video called “Hola” that featured young adults (Gen Zers and Millennials) dancing in a nightclub who seem to be sipping on the Celsius Heat drink.
By all marketing and advertising standards, this is great product placement for the brand with the GRAMMY nominated-rapper. Based on his “heat” and celebrity cache, the music video has accumulated over 135 million views over the last three years.
Clearly, Flo Rida believes that this successful collaboration brought a lot of attention to the beverage and its parent company, Celsius Holdings, which was backed by Russell Simmons.
He entered into the collaboration thinking that it would be mutually beneficial, helping them get out of a corporate slump and move into a hot listing on the NASDAQ exchange that generated $130 million in revenue in 2020.
In a lawsuit filed in Broward County, the rapper (who served as the global brand ambassador) says that despite helping their visibility, he has received proper compensation for his efforts to raise the temperature for Celsius as a whole.
Flo contends that his involvement in the company (even a signature product called “Flo Fusion”) helped launch the caffeine-infused drink into “a new era,” and supported their “brand development, growth, and expansion.”
He started working with them in 2014, officially documented through an endorsement contract, when the company was trading for $1 per share. January 2020, the share price rose and remained steady at $5.40 and by this year, 2021, it is worth more than $50.
The rapper asserts that royalties and stock bonuses once promised are being withheld and he was not paid proper compensation under two endorsement contracts.
Flo Rida and his company Strong Arm Productions USA are plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
Also named as plaintiffs are the D3M Licensing Group, a Wellington-area company that helped facilitate the endorsement deal. The story is developing but here is our question … who knew this jawn before the chart-topper put his stamp on it.
Tough Struggle Entertainment recording artist Dre Carter delivers his charismatic, yet introspective new 13-track album titled It Could’ve Been You.
This is Dre’s first body of work since his 2016 Perception album, which boasted lead single “Change” featuring Philly’s own Kur.
The South Jersey native calls upon a long list of features on his latest effort, including buzzing Motown signee Matt Ox.
Other appearances on the project include Ranya, naiqwanwanya, Krewnami Khidd, Dougie4g2, Wiz Gamb, Sharod Starks, Amere May Jr., Zdigga, Juney Knotzz, Nuk Beatz, Dj No Phrillz, Dre Banks, Kyd Offixial, and Thousandaire C Quel.
“The project is inspired by the everyday struggles of life and the choices we make. Every cause has an effect, every action has a reaction. Life’s about the options we’re given, the choices we make, and the outcome,” Dre Carter shares with AllHipHop.
Don’t talk about being a stepper if you ain’t about to do time for seven digits…like those Detroit girls in the group Deuces Wlld.
The Motor-town scammers allegedly stole more than $5 million from the IRS in tax fraud and almost got away with it. Sure this is nothing to celebrate, but peep game.
According to a 20-page IRS complaint, Sameerah Marrel (p.k.a. Crème) and Noelle Brown (Nikki Brown) may have to serve beaucoup time after being hit with aggravated identity theft, false claims, and conspiracy for trying to cheat the government out of $5.5 million.
IRS agent Tyler Goodnight details the alleged crime.
The filing alleges that in 2016 Goodnight was notified by the IRS Scheme Development Center about some income tax returns for estates and trusts filed with the federal accounting agency for years between 2013 and 2017.
He stated within the complaint, “These returns were all identified as fraudulent because the returns claimed that the IRS had withheld large amounts of income tax from the trusts purportedly filing the returns and that those trusts were therefore entitled to large refunds of the excess income tax withheld.”
In fact, the IRS Scheme Development Center actually referred 122 total forms to the agent.
The department determined that the documents were falsely reported withholdings and claimed refunds totaling more than $13.6 million for the tax years 2013-2017 — pointing back to the women. He started to investigate their shady business immediately.
The women have been identified but only Marrel was arrested and appeared in federal court. As of publishing, Brown has not yet been picked up.
When Master P calls, you answer. And when he calls with a cause, the message is received expeditiously. Legendary music mogul Percy “Master P” Miller called AllHipHop with an urgent message.
Fate Vincent Winslow was a man born in Percy “Master P” Miller’s native Louisiana, but found himself sentenced to life in prison for $20 worth of marijuana. Now, Master P and The Ice Cream Shop intend to celebrate the life of Winslow and turn 5/20 into a national holiday. See, Fate Vincent Winslow died in May 2021, mere months after being released early from incarceration in 2020.
Somberly, Master P reached out to AllHipHop in the evening hours to speak on the new movement and the cause.
“One of the guys (Mr. Winslow) that I had doing this Cannabis Freedom Day [with]…the guy got killed a couple days ago. We gonna really celebrate him. He was in prison since 2008 for having a $20 bag of weed on him. He just got out in December and he got killed the other day. I want to bring awareness, you know, helping prisoners when they get out. There’s so many of us locked down from marijuana when its legal in 34 states,” P told AllHipHop. “This is what I am trying to do.”
“We are doing this for people in these states that’s still incarcerated for marijuana,” P continued. “And then we’re celebrating by making 5/20 another holiday.”
“We have to make sure that this injustice doesn’t happen to more people. We need to increase awareness, help educate our culture and help prepare the imprisoned for freedom,” P said in a press statement. “Anyone who is incarcerated for a small amount of cannabis and is fighting this injustice still, we want to help them gain their freedom back.”
But, the difference between 4/20 and 5/20 is the latter points directly towards the millennial generation. 5/20
(pronounced five-twenty) is slang for exotic marijuana, particularly around 5:20pm and the date May 20th. “Everybody’s smoking exotic on 5/20,” the New Orleans-bred mogul said.
P also said that he was in celebratory mode for one of his Brothers-in-Hip-Hop, Busta Rhymes. “May 20th is also Busta Rhymes’ birthday so we gonna do some things together too.”
As the The CMO of The Ice Cream Shop, Master P says in a press statement, “Cannabis legalization has become more and more widespread, over 60,000 cannabis-related convictions have been reduced or fully dismissed in California, where cannabis is legal. As of 2021, 34 states have decriminalized cannabis, eliminating the risk of jail time for possession of small amounts. In states where cannabis is still illegal, a person arrested for cannabis can end up with a permanent criminal record, which can strip them of various essential opportunities like employment, housing, financial aid and even child custody.”
The impresario is determined to make 5/20 a new holiday with a purpose, smoking exotic cannabis,
celebrating freedom and inspiring legislative and judicial change.
To stamp the occasion, The Ice Cream Shop and Master P plan to drop a documentary next year called “5.20 Cannabis
Freedom Day.”
In today’s oversaturated music industry, music with substance goes a long way.
Tha Rift, is here to change the game by representing for hip-hop in the most positive light.
Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio but relocating to Minneapolis, Minnesota to further his music career, the former Navy vet turned recording artist has been putting in the work in 2021, releasing one song per month that’s been very well-received by fans.
One includes the critically-acclaimed “Can You Hear Us Now,” which went viral on Facebook amidst the recent racial and social injustice incidents, including the shooting of Daunte Wright, the murder of George Floyd, and the protests that arose from both.
The song’s official music video unveils real-life imagery of Tha Rift on site at the Minneapolis riots, raising funds for a nonprofit called Minnesota Freedom Fund which helps bail protestors out during the riots.
Most recently, Rift released his newest single titled “Myself Now,” expressing his truest, deepest feelings of both his life and career.
AllHipHop: I know you’re tired. I appreciate you taking the time and not canceling!
Tha Rift: Most definitely! I appreciate you having me. I don’t know if you remember me but I had the red hair, the red braids. I was with J. Plaza and Daddy Dinero with Ace about 3 years ago when we were a part of a group. That was how I initially met you the first time.
AllHipHop: When did you get rid of the red?
Tha Rift: I got rid of the red 4 months after I put that in. It wasn’t my hair, I put the weave in there to get it to grow but then everybody started calling me Fetty Wap. I said “alright, let me take it out. Let me change it.” I took it out, ended up going blue. I cut that out and I’ve been straight since.
AllHipHop: Where are you located?
Tha Rift: I’m in Long Beach, been out here for about 3 years. Been independent for about 3 years, I left the group in 2018. We completed that first round of the deal. It went cool for that first album and we were naive at the time. We didn’t really know what to really expect as far as industry things, questions, paperwork, where money’s supposed to be going. Ultimately, it led to everything falling out with that. Here I am, fast forward 3 years later.
Now, my daughter’s in TV shows and commercials. I’m trying my hand at acting. The music’s getting better, I went viral on Facebook. I’m trying to catch up with everything, it’s going really fast.
I’m trying to change my health to keep up with the pace. I smoke a lot so half the time I’m there, half the time I’m not. [laughs] I stopped for 9 months last year, I was energetic. I’m on alkaline water still.
I’m an veteran, I was in the Navy so I got backaches and loss of hearing. My birthday’s on May 15th, Taurus season. I’m a little older so I gotta start watching my health. Smoke all them backwoods and Dutch wraps started messing with my lungs, then I got paranoid with the pandemic last year.
Everyone said, “Oh if you keep smoking, you’re gonna get COVID.” Maybe I should take a break for a little bit to see what this’ll do. The pandemic didn’t stop so now I gotta smoke. [laughs] Here I am now, I caved. I’ve been smoking since Thanksgiving.
AllHipHop: Weed makes me happier. How are you feeling now?
Tha Rift: I’m mixed about it. Right now, I’m doing it in excess again. If I slow down, I can have a comfortable lifestyle with it. It’s getting to the point where I’m smoking too much daily. The reason why I smoke is because it increases the creativity in your frontal lobe of your brain. Everytime I’m in the studio, I make some of the best music when I’m smoking. I have friends and family who are against me smoking for personal reasons. I’m always afraid to post. [laughs]
AllHipHop: How is Long Beach?
Tha Rift: I love it here. It’s way different than Minneapolis. It’s always been my dream to live here. I’m surprised I lasted out here this long. I came out here signed, I got dropped and my mom died the month I moved out here. I went bankrupt 60 days after moving out here. I lived in Airbnbs after that until I ran out of money. I was out of the car, I was in hotels when I could garner money here and there. They repoed my car while in hotels, that’s my first year out here in LA. I was with my kids and my wife at the time trying to do this. The first year was hell for me, I slowly started gathering my resources and got back on my feet. Now,I’m doing it on my own. I can have the money to market my own songs, try to get events going, or collaborate with people. It was a s##### situation for a little while but I love it out here. The people are great, the energy is great. The vitamin D, no seasonal depression. [laughs]
AllHipHop: How does it feel to have “Can You Hear Us Now” go viral on Facebook?
Tha Rift: “Can You Hear Us Now” is a record I recorded during the George Floyd riots within 24 hours of his death. I was in St. Paul when Philando Castile was killed. I’d moved the year before everything happened with George Floyd. Our city’s very small, we don’t have a lot of large artists. We don’t have Jay Z’s, a lot of people. Jamie Foxx came to the city, Nick Cannon, a few athletes came to speak on our city’s behalf to raise awareness and voices. I’m from that city so we’re damned if we do, damned if we don’t. This is a very controversial issue so if I sit back and don’t say s###, people will say “you’re not using your voice for the city. You’re not using your talent, what the hell are you doing?”
The s### goes viral by accident a year later, people say “You’re using it for clout!” Little do they fail to understand, I helped raise money for @MNfreedomfund which is a nonprofit. They raised over $33 million, all that money goes to protestors that were wrongfully arrested last year. I felt compelled to use my voice because I’m an artist from the city and I gotta speak up. If I get my message out there, then everybody else is gonna get the confidence to speak out against what’s happening. None of this keeps getting swept up under the rug and deleted, that type of s###. That’s my motive behind that.
AllHipHop: Talk about being biracial as well.
Tha Rift: My dad’s white and my mom’s black. I’ve suffered police brutality throughout the years, especially here in Long Beach, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Cleveland, Ohio when I grew up. It was very personal for me when I seen all that transpiring, especially with the Daunte Wright situation going on during the trial. I went back to Minnesota again to check back in with the city, shake some hands and get back in with some nonprofits to extend some help to continue to move. To show people that I’m really for the culture. I’m black and white, racism oppresses me (audio cuts out) immediately because I have the best and worst of both worlds. I want to use myself as an advocacy to speak out to people who might be suffering from prejudice. Everybody of minority has usually suffered some form of racism at some point in their life.
AllHipHop: How was it putting the video together?
Tha Rift: Shout out to Anthony Brown and XAM Vision for filming. I literally hit up both of my guys that were in the city on the ground. “Yo, can you guys go capture some footage for me? I’ll be there in 24 hours, I’m catching the next flight over.” Both of the homies went out and captured all of that b-roll footage you see in the video. All of the chaos, the fire, the ATMs being broken into, the protests, the whole 9 yards. When I got into town the next day, I did a couple of interviews. I did one with Fox 9. I hopped out to the protests, we protested. All of a sudden, a semi truck almost hit us on the freeway. That one was crazy, another video that went viral at the end of that video. That was a whole nother experience.
I hit them up, flew up there, I shot the video. I didn’t want to put too many crazy performance clips in it because I didn’t want to take away from the general message of the song. I didn’t want to make it about me. I literally sat there with 2 _____ (inaudible), with my homie Angelo who produced that beat, shout out Angelo Bombay and Roman Hotel who co-produced that beat. We sat there and edited that video, dropped it within 10 hours to get the message out. The first year, it bottomed out around 80K views. Cool, at least we raised a little bit of money and got the message out. People responded, great. That’s all I need. I put it on platforms, forgot about it. Fast forward to now, people are pinging me. Where the hell are they coming from? I had no idea Angelo put the video on his Facebook, people responded to it.
AllHipHop: Talk about raising money for Minnesota Freedom Fund and what it means to be giving back to your community that way.
Tha Rift: Being a breathing body on the ground, physically doing something. Walking with people. Showing people that your voice matters, your presence matters. At the riots during Philando Castile, it wasn’t nearly as many as you see today during Daunte Wright or George Floyd last year. George Floyd was the biggest I’ve ever seen because it hit the rest of the nation. It’s very important to me to give back to my community because this community has supported me for 7 years. I didn’t take music seriously until 2016, I blew up in 2017. Got signed that year, it was all because of Minneapolis. If they would have never came to shows, streamed and supported me, bought merch, pulled up for me – how do I expect people to pull up for me if I can’t pull up for the city that triggered or started my career in the first place?
I’m trying to be as transparent and humble as possible, keep it a buck all the way through. I’ve lived through shaking people’s hands, being too shy, too timid. You try to be too cool for school and people mistake that judgement and that energy, that messes relationships with people. Closed mouths don’t get fed, I’m talking to any and everybody in the city willing to listen to me. If you want to work with me in the city and you have some type of platform, please reach out to me. I’ve been connecting with a lot of people with platforms back home because I need them as much as they need me. We need each other for cross promotion to get both of our messages out, get both of our points across. That’s how we grow as a brand. That’s how I’ve gotten to where I’m at now, by co-collaboration and cross promotion. I’m on autopilot trying to grow and do something good in the process.
AllHipHop: Talk about your new single, “Myself Now.”
Tha Rift: That’s inspired by me having really bad PTSD and anxiety from the military, traumas in my life. I got about 6 plates on the left side of my face, loss of hearing. I’ve been through a lot in my life. I have really bad anxiety. Being able to finally get out of that comfort shell of not being afraid to put what I really want on my records, not being afraid to step out of the hip-hop realm to give somebody a message that might not be received very well on hip-hop. A soft or heartfelt message might not go over well on a trap beat. An angry or frustrated message might not go over well on a EDM/alternative beat. I do these different types of genres, “Myself Now” is my favorite and my best record yet. I have 3 more on the way, 4 more videos on the way, 2 albums on the way.
The reason why I’m attached to this one is because it’s such easy listening. It’s very literal, whatever you hear is what you get. “I’ve been fighting with myself now, believing if I can fly.” I’ve been having an internal battle with myself because I have internal insecurities about myself, believing if I’m really cut out for this or not. I’ve been struggling with this ever since the jump. It really eats at you when you’re doing this out of your own pocket, out of your own banks, out of anything you’re trying to do on your own. You don’t have a label to go with you. I can’t go and pick up a loan, I gotta figure it out. “Myself Now” is no dyed hair, no crazy jewelry. I got tattoos but it’s me in the flesh. There’s no gold grills, there’s no chain. There’s no aesthetic to cover — what you see is what you get. This is me. I did all that. Yes it’s fun, it’s lovely, but I’m still growing up. I’d rather win you over with what I feel inside, how do I live through my anxiety on a daily basis. Are the medications working? Do I need to stop them? Should I take this medication instead? [raises joint] I go through real issues, I want them to feel that. “Myself Now” out on all platforms.
AllHipHop: What can fans expect from the album?
Tha Rift: I have 2 albums. I have an EDM album called Dimensions produced by Angelo Bombay. I’ma have one or 2 records from Chris Hooks. I want to put out the EDM one because I’ve been telling people that it’s coming since forever, I posted about it last year so I owe you guys an album. The other one is something that I’m feeling in the moment because of all the emotional things going on in my life. I don’t want to sit and wait to drop music, I want to drop it right away along with the other projects so people can feel what I’m feeling right now. Sometimes in an artist’s head, you’ll sit on a song for 6 months to a year because you got a team scheduling your releases. “No wait! We gotta roll this out this time…” One is because I was taking too long to record it. Two, I feel the need to get some other messages off my chest on a different genre outside of EDM. That one might be an alternative 2-track EP, no name yet.
As part of the Death Row Records 30th-anniversary celebration, the Los Angeles-based company presents the “Death Row Experience.” The virtual retrospective gallery is now open to the public online.
“Death Row Experience” was created by Flux88 Studios in partnership with digital designer TillaVision. Previously, TillaVision worked with recording artists such as Nas, DJ Khaled, Swae Lee, Cardi B, JuiceWRLD, and Pop Smoke.
“It’s been an honor and pleasure to work with Death Row Records, bringing its incredible history to the web in virtual reality for the first time,” said TillaVision. “We’re laying the groundwork for infinitely explorable space fans can enjoy their favorite Death Row Records music and memories.”
TillaVision added, “We’ve gamified the site by adding a scavenger hunt and incorporated NFT sales, exclusive merch, and even working phone lines that fans can call. We created the ‘Death Row Experience’ to honor the artists and entertain the fans. Enjoy this first look into the expanding Death Row virtual universe.”
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Death Row Records was founded in 1991 by Andre “Dr. Dre” and Marion “Suge” Knight. The label was once home to Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, and other rap stars. The legendary Hip Hop company is now owned by Entertainment One (eOne).
“Death Row is one of the most influential labels in Hip Hop. 30 years later, its musical legacy continues to make an impact in music and beyond. We are excited to celebrate this anniversary and highlight the label’s seminal albums and accomplishments throughout the year,” stated Sean Stevenson, eOne’s EVP & GM, Music.
New features, easter eggs, and virtual buildings will be added to the “Death Row Experience” on the 30th of each month for the rest of the year. Fans can also participate in the online museum by uploading their own photos and videos. The fan exhibit is scheduled to open on June 30.
In March, Death Row Records announces the brand was offering special 30th Anniversary blockchain-based NFTs. Plus, re-released cassette versions of Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, Snoop Doggy Dogg’s Doggystyle, 2Pac’s All Eyez on Me, and Makaveli’s The Don Killuminati (7 Day Theory) became available in April.
The classic Jay-Z versus Nas battle from the early 2000s will likely be discussed forever by rap aficionados. The two legends are on good terms now, but back at the turn of the century, they were part of an epic bout for Hip Hop supremacy.
Jay-Z’s “Takeover” was his most damaging attack against Nas. Over just one verse, the Brooklynite dissected his Queens-raised counterpart’s perceived downfall out of the Top 10 emcees conversation. Jay even tried to flip using Nas’s Illmatic track “The World Is Yours” for his own “Dead Presidents II” into a loss for Esco.
“So yeah, I sampled your voice, you was using it wrong. You made it a hot line, I made it a hot song. And you ain’t get a coin, n####. You was getting f##### then. I know who I paid, God – Serchlite Publishing,” rapped Jay-Z on “Takeover.”
MC Search is the founder of Serchlite, and he is credited as an executive producer on Illmatic. During an interview with Drink Champs, the former 3rd Bass member spoke about Jay’s famous publishing bar directed at Nas. He broke down how the sampling of “The World Is Yours” played out from his perspective.
“[Roc-A-Fella Records co-founders] [Kareem Biggs], Dame [Dash], and Jay come to my office and said, ‘Hey, we have to clear this ‘Dead Presidents’ sample. Take care of us,'” MC Serch told Drink Champs hosts N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN. “I said, ‘Okay, no problem. Give me $2,500, but just know we’re gonna have 25% of your record on the publishing. He was like, ‘Alright, cool.’”
The native of Far Rockaway, Queens added, “[Jay-Z] gave me a check for $2,500. I delivered it to [Zomba Music Group]. But if you look at the liner notes on ‘Dead Presidents,’ Nas is one of the publishers. So that line can live as much as it lives, but Jay don’t own a piece of Nas’s catalog, but Nas owns a piece of Jay’s catalog. And that’s a fact though.”
After Jay-Z dropped “Takeover” to widespread acclaim in 2001, Nas fired back with his scathing diss track “Ether” that same year. The title of the song has since gone on to become a cultural meme Hip Hop fans and non-Hip Hop fans use when one person is seen as demolishing his or her opponent with words.
Fast forward twenty years, Jay-Z and Nas have now collaborated on songs multiple times after they settled their differences in 2005. The two music icons recently joined forces again for DJ Khaled’s “Sorry Not Sorry” single. The newest collaboration sparked speculation of a possible Hov/Esco joint project in the near future.
“Since Rory feels like he has so many options here, somehow he still feels he’s running the show. He still feels like he has choices and options. He feels like he’s entitled to more. Rory, you are in breach of your contract, and from this point forward, you are fired! And you’re not welcome back!” shouted Joe Budden on Episode 437 of his self-titled podcast.
With that statement, it seems the end of an era in Hip Hop podcasting was confirmed. The Joe Budden Podcast host’s decision to announce the dismissal of his friend/co-worker Rory Farrell on air was met with mixed reactions online. Many fans of the show lashed out at Budden on Twitter, and he responded to several of those complainers.
After remaining publicly silent for most of Wednesday as the reactions played out on social media, Rory finally addressed the situation. The D’ussé Palooza crew member took to Twitter to share some of his thoughts about getting terminated from The Joe Budden Podcast.
“Mannn… what an era… Thank you to everyone that listened, supported, told their friends about us, bought a subscription, ticket, or merch… any value starts & ends with y’all,” wrote Rory. “I’ll get to that messy s### soon but in the meantime, I’m here to celebrate an amazing run!! Love.”
He then provided some self-deprecating humor by mentioning a 2001 song from then-teenage rap star Lil Bow Wow. Rory tweeted, “I just read that back and it sounded like the Bow Wow ‘Thank You’ record [shaking my f###### head] 😭.”
Mannn .. what an era .. thank you to everyone that listened, supported, told their friends about us, bought a subscription, ticket, or merch .. any value starts & ends with y’all .. I’ll get to that messy s### soon but in the meantime I’m here to celebrate an amazing run!! Love.
There was clear tension among the commentators on The Joe Budden Podcast for months. At one point, Rory and Jamil “Mal” Clay were absent from the show after having behind-the-scene disputes with Budden. They were replaced by Ice and Ish for several episodes which further strained the relationship between Budden and Mal.
“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,” stated Mal during the “Shaking The Tree” episode which came out after he and Rory briefly returned to the pod.
Following the “Shaking The Tree” and “The Floor Is Yours” editions, the podcast went on a break. Many listeners expected The JBP would return with Rory and Mal back in their seats. Instead, Budden used the Patreon-only May 12 installment titled “You Want It To Be One Way” to announce permanent changes had been made to the team.
The @JoeBudden Podcast Episode 437 | “You Want It To Be One Way” is now available ONLY on Patreon! #JBN@JBuddenNetwork
According to Budden, Rory asked to have more access to the podcast’s financial records which the retired New Jersey-bred emcee refused to provide to him. Budden claimed as the owner of The Joe Budden Podcast and the only original presenter on the show from day one, he has more of a budgetary burden than his co-hosts, and therefore they should essentially be viewed as contracted employees, not business partners.
Budden also threatened legal action against Rory and Mal if they immediately attempt to create their own podcasts because their contracts apparently contain a non-compete clause for a certain amount of time. On “You Want It To Be One Way,” he also seemingly welcomed a wrongful termination lawsuit from Rory.
“Friend or not, I’m NEVER funding someone’s sabotage of me, that will NEVER happen… I get far away from the threat… You can think piece until your face turns blue 🙃🤷🏽♂️,” tweeted Joe Budden on Wednesday morning. When a Twitter user replied, “You’re funding the [sabotage] of yourself ironically enough lol,” Budden answered back by saying, “I can afford to.”
Friend or not, I’m NEVER funding someone’s sabotage of me, that will NEVER happen… i get far away from the threat…. You can think piece until your face turns blue 🙃🤷🏽♂️
Migos fans have been waiting for the arrival of Culture III for years. The Atlanta-based trio is now letting their followers know a new single from the album titled “Straighten” will land this week.
“Midnight. 5/14 #Culture3,” tweeted Migos’ verified Twitter account on May 13. The post included the official cover art for “Straightenin.” The group’s name then began trending on the social media platform.
In March, Offset shared footage from a music video on his own Instagram page along with a caption that read, “Culture 3.” Just a few days later, Quavo went viral on Twitter after he posted another short clip. In the tweet, he stated, “Don’t Nun Get Straighten But STRAIGHTEN!! 🤐.”
Culture III will be the long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s 2x-Platinum Culture II. That #1 album hosted the Top 10 singles “Stir Fry,” “Walk It Talk It” featuring Drake, and “MotorSport” featuring Nicki Minaj & Cardi B.
After the release of Culture II, each member of the Migos presented solo debut propjects. Quavo’s Quavo Huncho and Takeoff’s The Last Rocket both came out in 2018. Offset’s Father of 4 dropped in 2019.
Migos’ “Give No Fxk” featuring Travis Scott and Young Thug as well as “Need It” featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again hit DSPs last year. “Straightenin” will join the Quality Control representatives’ catalog on a stacked new music Friday that also includes Nicki Minaj’s latest single and J. Cole’s The Off-Season album.
Louisville native Jack Harlow is speaking out about a serious legal situation involving his deejay. Ronnie “Lucci” O’Bannon is being accused of murdering a bartender named Kasmira Nash on Kentucky Derby Day (May 1).
According to the Louisville Police Department, O’Bannon turned himself in on Tuesday in connection with the shooting at the Vibes Restaurant and Ultra Lounge. The 27-year-old suspect’s bond was set at $500,000 and his arraignment is scheduled for May 17.
Yesterday, Jack Harlow used his Instagram Story to address the death of Kasmira Nash. The “Whats Poppin” hitmaker wrote:
My heart is broken by the events that occurred over Derby weekend. My heart breaks for Kasmira, her children, and everyone else touched by this tragic death. My heart breaks for my city, a place that’s been through too much pain already. I’ve been in touch with Kasmira’s family during this unimaginably painful time, and I’m grateful to them for keeping the lines of communication open. Nothing can reverse what happened. Too many lives have been changed forever. My life will remain committed to making Louisville a better place.
Jack Harlow rose from his Kentucky hometown to being one of the most prominent roster members of Don Cannon and DJ Drama’s Generation Now record label. He was later selected for the 2020 XXL Freshman Class.
In 2020 were you locked into a “pandemic” or a “plandemic?”
If you ask Snoop Dogg, he will tell anyone who will listen that he has not only been planning during the COVID-19 pandemic but has been busting business moves.
Snoop also has a new commercial deal with BIC for their new EZ Reach Lighter with Martha Stewart, and he is working on the Mount Westmore project, while, figuring out how to celebrate his 30th anniversary of his debut on the “Deep Cover” song.
The West coast legend is producing new music compilations efforts in different genres such as the blues, jazz, and R&B, and he recently released his 18th career solo album, From Tha Streets to Tha Suites.
You thought that was it? Nah, bruh.
Snoop also wants to end this season by making history at next year’s Super Bowl in Inglewood, California.
“Hopefully the NFL will be smart and make the right decision. It’s in Inglewood, Calif., and it will make the most sense in the world,” Snoop told Yahoo in a recent interview. “I’m available, Dre’s available, Eminem’s available, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent — whoever Dr. Dre wants to pull out of his hat to make this thing a professional event and make it big and the biggest effort they can have. It’s just a matter of the NFL pulling the trigger. I wouldn’t just walk out. I would definitely do something that would be mind-blowing, you know what I’m saying? People will be talking about it for the next 30 years. I’m open to anything that’s dope, unique, edgy, and cunning. This will be cutting-edge, just for my people.”
Feel lazy??? Well, if you measure up to the Snoop you ought to.
There is no reason why the Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) can’t be as big as the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
And with a new donation from Microsoft, they are a step closer.
According to a public statement, Microsoft has expanded its partnership with the Bronx-based institution by dropping a gift of $5 million to expand its cultural heritage program at the museum and becoming the Official Technology Partner for the UHHM.
But what’s the significance of the gift?
The tech company’s AI for Cultural Heritage program “leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to empower people and organizations dedicated to the preservation and enrichment of cultural heritage.”
Universal Hip Hop Museum Executive Director, Rocky Bucano, said: “Preserving the history of Hip-Hop, celebrating the cultural contributions of the pioneers who paved the way for today’s Hip-Hop generation to thrive and flourish, and promoting the positive economic and social aspects of Hip-Hop have been the sole focus of the UHHM for the past decade.”
Rocky Bucano is not the only one excited about the partnership.
Microsoft President Brad Smith said, “Since its birth in the Bronx almost fifty years ago, innovators have harnessed creativity and technology to evolve and grow Hip Hop into one of today’s most celebrated musical, artistic, and cultural influences.”
“As a proud supporter and official technology partner of the Universal Hip Hop Museum, we’re incredibly excited about the role that Microsoft technology will play to help document, preserve, and tell this uniquely American story to the world.”
The first time the Universal Hip Hop Museum and Microsoft collaborated was back in 2016 when they co-hosted “envisioning sessions” to dream about what the UHHM would actually look like and how technology intertwined with the preservation of this culture.
Also, in 2019, in collaboration with MIT Professor Dr. Fox Harrell, Microsoft and the UHHM produced “Breakbeat Narratives.”
This new seven-digit seed will definitely help create even more revolutionary exhibitions — propelling the institution as one of the top go-to destinations in the world.
The Microsoft partnership will also be celebrating with the Universal Hip Hop Museum on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the groundbreaking ceremony for Bronx Point, the development that will house the museum.
Many people suspect that “Jane Doe” is Teddy Riley’s daughter, Nia.Radaronline.com
In 2019, Soulja Boy was accused of beating on another woman, identified as Kayla Myers. Myers sued the rapper, claiming he held her hostage for six hours, pistol-whipped her, and tied her up with extension cords.
Now watch me ooooooooooo…
According to court documents that the outlet has obtained, the “Kiss Me Through the Phone” rapper denies ever physically abusing the woman — mentioning specifically that he never bounded her with extension cords.
Like Nia Riley, Kayla Meyers said she has been in an allegedly volatile relationship with the rapper. Regardless of who filed the case, his song is the same— he maintains he didn’t do anything.
In fact, he says that Myers’ case was her own fault, noting “negligent acts of Plaintiff and/or one or more third parties, other than this answering Defendant, was responsible for and proximately contributed to the damages alleged to have been sustained by Plaintiff.”
Well, what in the world is he talking about?
Top of the year, Myers filed a different lawsuit expressly dealing with a February 2019 incident where he supposedly beat her while the two were in his Malibu home.
• She wanted to leave the party he was hosting on the property.
• She had problems with the car.
• His assistant (a female) came out somehow started fighting her and knocked her to the ground.
• Soulja Boy enters the scene and joins in the fight by kicking her and pistol-whipping her head with a “large gun.”
• He threatened to kill her with the firearm pointed in her face.
• Afterward, his male assistant tired her up to a chair for six hours in his garage with extension cords.
• The male assistant told her that he would let her go if she gave him head.
• She performed the sexual act because she felt he would not release her if she did.
• She was let go, she went home and then to the hospital where it was revealed that she had bruises and three fractured ribs.
• She reported the incident to the police, who later returned to the scene of the crimes.
• This raid resulted in law enforcement finding weapons on Soulja Boy’s property, which violated his probation.
• This, the parole violation (not the assault), resulted in the rapper spending eight months in jail.
Soulja Boy denies that he is at fault for her injuries and that Myers was beaten up by a third party. He contends that he can’t be liable for other people’s actions.
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.
