Atlanta legend Lil Scrappy has achieved notoriety through his involvement with a variety of auspicious entertainment circles. Coming up as a teenager under the crunk icon Lil Jon, Scrappy is known for a plethora of crunk hits and is currently enjoying his successful role on VH1’s Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta. Furthering his hip-hop career, Scrappy is now officially a part of the Babygrande Records roster.
After releasing the summer 2020 A3C Volume 9 single “Drippin,” Lil Scrappy is continuing his musical renaissance by linking with Tampa-bred Tom. G for his debut Babygrande track, “GA/FL.” As two fixtures of southern hip-hop, Lil Scrappy and Tom. G represent their respective states by boasting about their unique qualities, while also celebrating their synergistic effect on southern culture and music. Spitting in a conversational style over the head-nodding, dynamic Louney G-produced trap instrumental, one that sounds like a modern throwback, “GA/FL” is a heavyweight bout between two formidable opponents with mutual respect; Scrappy and Tom. G tap gloves before trading shots. And while competition can evoke contention, it also forces the contenders to realize their potential. On “GA/FL,” these two are primed for their title shot. Regardless of who’s victorious, the result is clear: the south is on fire.
Bolstering Lil Scrappy’s musical reintroduction, “GA/FL” also comes equipped with an official music video.
The Todd Uno-directed visual materializes Scrappy and Tom. G’s influence and appeal by showing how their magnetic presence creates a block party-like celebration. With interspersed shots of them touring each other’s respective hoods, bystanders can’t help but take notice of these larger-than-life figures and the anthem that soundtracks their moves; “GA/FL” sets the tone for the streets’ vibrations. The video aptly manifests their rhetoric of how Georgia and Florida independently are cornerstones of southern rap, and collectively set the precedent for hip-hop at large.
Lil Scrappy is a certified legend in this game. His contributions to iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the culture, earning him a place among hip-hop lore. But it’s not only what he’s accomplished in the past that makes him a transcendent star — it’s also his longevity, his hunger to continue winning, and his insatiable desire to maximize his potential.
“GA/FL” isn’t an isolated moment on Scrappy’s career timeline — it’s a harbinger of continued dominance.
Babygrande is an American independent record label and creative collective comprised of musicians, filmmakers, photographers, painters and writers. Founded in 2001 by Chuck Wilson, former Director of A&R at Priority Records/EMI, Babygrande has emerged as one of the premier independent labels operating today. Babygrande has a catalog of over 3000 albums, music videos, and online content that includes Hip-Hop, EDM, indie rock and everything in between. Babygrande has helped launch the careers of new artists and has nurtured the careers of seasoned veterans. As it heads towards its 25th Anniversary, Babygrande continues to focus on quality music and working with artists whose work ethic, craftsmanship, talent and sounds are superior.
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Rapper Jeezy and his wife, TV personality Jeannie Mai are helping to fight the rise in hate crimes against Asian-American communities by setting up a charity wedding registry.
The couple is supporting the non-profit organization Stop Asian Hate, which tracks race-related incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S., and provides support and funds to Asian-owned businesses and foundations.
Jeezy and Mai, who is of Vietnamese and Chinese ancestry, have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $50,000 with The Knot Registry site to help them give back to those in need, particularly amid the current wave of violence against Asian communities.
“What bonded Jeezy and I most is our passion to serve and take care of our communities,” said Jeannie Mai, who co-hosts U.S. daytime show The Real. “We will spend the rest of our lives continuing to stand up against injustice, racism, and hate.”
“It’s not just the recent events that make me mindful about our distinct culture,” she continued.
“For Jeezy, everything – from his upbringing, experiences, struggles, and his position in this white-centric country – is a learning curve for me; and, vice versa. Part of the foundation of our love is constantly discovering our respective identities and gaining an understanding from our experiences.”
Sharing the news of their charity partnership on the GoFundMe page, the bride and groom-to-be explain: “The foundation of our relationship is based on a constant discovery of our respective experiences and individual identities.
“We want our wedding guests and loved ones to not only feel a connection to our unique backgrounds, but also to give back to a cause that is near and dear to our hearts as individuals and, together, as a couple.”
Lil Uzi Vert, JT, and Yung Miami set off a fire storm of controversy last night and when southside got involved it turned into a potentially violent scenario. Lil Uzi Vert definitely met his match in Southside who didn’t like the way the Philly rapper talked to his lady, Young miami.
I did not know the depth of this whole scenario, even though it was posted on All hip hop‘s YouTube page. But Lil Uzi Vert, JT and Yung Miami (often called Caresha by Lil Uzi) got on Instagram live and had a three-way conversation (meaning Uzi took her phone). It seemed very curt, but polite for the most part. But, to the Internet and everyone else, including Southside, it was disrespectful. Lil Uzi Vert intercepted a conversation between the two city girls and he repeatedly chided Yung Miami over and over. Yung Miami who completely ignores Uzi – trying to speak to JT – on IG Live (OK???). She even says that they are not even friends. Lil Uzi Vert tells JT to shut up and make some stern pseudo macho commands to her making it extremely weird. “Shut Up JT, If I told you tongue kiss me on this live right now, you gone do it, so just chill,” Uzi said in front of the world.
There is not need to post the words. You have to hear it to get it. Even then, I didn’t really get it.
Anyway Southside got into it and this is when it gets interesting. He wants all the smoke with Lil Uzi Vert and said he would knock his teeth out! No, I don’t know this guy like that, but he seems like he is ready to go to jail for his boo. He also drops in there that he stopped Offset and The Migos from robbing Uzi! WHAT?
Check out the video and you tell me!
“I’ma say this one time. Ay, Uzi, don’t address none to my b##ch, my n#gga.You handle your b#tch, n##ga, you stay on your side. You got one more time to say something, I promise you I’ma punch your teeth out your mouth. Don’t say nothing else, n##ga… If you don’t like my b##ch, don’t like my b##ch. Let them do them… Stay the little weirdo you is, keep rockin’ purses, keep doin’ that b*tch s##t you doing.”
Lil Nas X has entered a new chamber. A lot of people have had something to say about the rapper (is he a rapper?). Is he a Satanist? Is he gay? Is he a part of the illuminati? Did he sell his soul? These questions and many others are slowly but surely being answered.
But, there is the matter of numerous old accounts that Lil Nas X has used in the past. We know this. BUT there are some pretty mortifying stuff in those accounts. In one of his previous accounts, the young, soon-to-be-famous artist, said that he wanted to have sex with his three-year-old nephew. 😳
🚨JUST IN🚨: user @LilNasX ALT account permanently suspended after old tweet fetishising a 3 year old resurfaces ! pic.twitter.com/5xWT9VbHCe
Obviously most of us were not on Lil Nas X at that time, but main stream media has even picked up on this so I am going to assume they did their due diligence. And then there is his actual account, which in 2019, he talks about incest being illegal – But upset that it is not legal yet, people. 😳 Now, this particular tweet is still alive and on his present account.
it’s almost 2020 and we still don’t have flying cars, incest still illegal, and no robot maids pic.twitter.com/QnFr2z1q66
So the thing is is a lot of people or talking. But it doesn’t stop there! 😳
When he was a Nicki Minaj Barbie, and pretending to be a woman, he had numerous anti-Islam and Islam a phobic statements that he made. Here are a couple of them.
😳 He once compared Nicki Minaj to being a monkey. He has also dissed Beyoncé, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Adele, Selena Gomez, Azalea banks, Blue Ivy, Cardi B and even Taylor Swift! What did Blue Ivy do? 😳 Don’t think there could be anything more today? Wait, there’s more! In one of his posts he notes that Lady Gaga didn’t immediately get fame but Caitlyn Jenner did after transforming into a woman, a transwoman that has yet to cut the junk off. So it should be noted that he feels that by becoming something else you can get fame. Honestly, the same goes for Gaga – once she went extreme.
Honestly, all the talk from people about Lil Nas X is just a waste of time. But I think there is something to be said about this kid rising to the top and being the top and how he got there. 😳 And why there was a huge contingency of support that he receives when he is marginally talented. I know so many more pop artists that are better than him and Hip-Hop artists that are better than him. He’s obviously a troll and has been trolling for quite some time, and understands what gets people talking and what gets people the fame 🤩and the fortune 🤩. He has followed that model to the tea and therefore will have to go through the scrutiny as well. 😳
But as we’ve seen with other artists, no names mentioned, when the powers that be see you as a cash cow they are going to protect you at any cost. 🧟♂️ If this were someone else, say Jamie Foxx or Usher or some other personality that we know and love, they would be taken down swiftly and without forgiveness. Nas X is the guy right now and he fits well with the NARRATIVE Being shopped to us all. 🧟♂️
Iron Mike Tyson has always had a rap star flair about him. Even though “The Baddest Man on the Planet” was a boxer and not an emcee, Tyson is still enthusiastically embraced by large sections of Hip Hop culture.
Freddie Gibbs adopted the essence of the former undisputed world heavyweight champion’s unbeatable mentality for his latest release. The Indiana-bred spitter sampled Tyson for the beginning of the “Big Boss Rabbit” single.
“Big Boss Rabbit” is Freddie Gibbs’ third official single since partnering with Warner Records. Previously, the Midwestern wordsmith dropped the tracks “4 Thangs” featuring Big Sean and “Gang Signs” featuring Schoolboy Q. Those collaborations joined a career catalog that includes independent LPs such as Shadow of a Doubt, You Only Live 2wice, and Freddie.
Gibbs earned widespread critical acclaim for his recent run of joint rapper-producer albums. 2014’s Piñata and 2019’s Bandana, both with Madlib, were lauded as among the best Hip Hop projects of those respective years. 2020’s Alfredo, with The Alchemist, earned Freddie Gibbs his first Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
Young Gattas and MyVerse had the battle rap by the throat with their epic April Fools’ joke, making URL’s April 10th Super Fight event trending.
Fans noticed that the Wild ‘N Out rapper posted on Twitter an announcement about being included on the card, “The moment y’all been waitin for! Hate it had to be you @younggattas. see you April 10th #SuperFight@urltv”
The two female emcees disrupted the culture for a minute as fans clamored to find the official URL trailer that included them to compliment the realistic-looking flyer. They wanted to see Young Gattas’ return to URL — after being one of the early lyricists to open the doors for the women in the space seven years ago. MyVerse is accomplished in her own right as a member of the Rock Steady Crew and Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out season 13 cast.
My 2 favorite female MCs in the sport I can't even @MyVerse & @YoungGattas y'all the pinnacle of feminine penmanship, lyricism, & performance. I need a Lux vs Day from y'all cause to me personally there can be no greater match of femme fatales in this sport than the 2 of you 🎯🙏 https://t.co/LTzXCyz0FQ
— Norman Glockwell ((Dy$topiate 🇮🇪🇮🇹)) (@dystopiaterap) April 2, 2021
While this prank has some people upset, others are happy that the card is still on and popping with true super matches booked to steal the night.
The four battles are as follows: JC vs. Nunn Nunn, Bill Collector vs. Big T, Shotgun Suge vs. Danny Myers, and Geechi Gotti vs. Math Hoffa.
The Super Fight Card will happen live on Caffeine.tv/URLTV on Saturday, April 10th 8 pm EST/ 5 pm PST.
URL has some secrets too … Monday, April 5th the world’s most respected emcee battle arena will announce the contestant in the Ultimate Madness 3. This time around the league has up the ante with the winner’s purse. Tune in to Caffeine to hear this exclusive announcement.
Tione Jayden “Lil Tjay” Merritt is determined to be a champion in the rap game. The 19-year-old Columbia Records signee declared his intentions with his new studio LP titled Destined To Win.
“The reason I named the album Destined 2 Win cause I always felt like I had something in me that was going to be great. It’s just a body of work to highlight my accomplishments,” says Lil Tjay. “I’m still trying to figure out my lane. Whatever happened in my life is what got me here.”
He adds, “If I didn’t go through some of these experiences then I probably wouldn’t be myself. There’s always obstacles, I’m pretty sure there’s going to be more obstacles and I just know I’m going to be able to fight through it. You know? Destined 2 Win.”
The New Yorker’s 21-track sophomore album features 6LACK, Polo G, Fivio Foreign, Moneybagg Yo, Offset, Saweetie, Toosi, and Tyga. Production was provided by Bordeaux, 808Melo, Cubeatz, G. Ry, OG Parker, Smash David, and others.
Destined 2 Win follows 2019’s True 2 Myself album. That effort from the rapper/singer opened at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart with 45,000 first-week units. The project is certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Tjay also dropped the State of Emergency EPin 2020.
Reports began circulating this week that 18-year-old Memphis rapper NLE Choppa (born Bryson Lashun Potts) was arrested in Davie, Florida. He is accused of carrying a concealed firearm, possession of illegal narcotics, and burglary.
Authorities claim Choppa and another individual were detained after unlawfully attempting to retrieve a watch from a vehicle inside the Superior Towing Company lot. Police also allegedly found marijuana, Xanax pills, a Glock 27, and an AK-47 Draco pistol in another non-impounded vehicle used by the suspects.
On Thursday afternoon, Choppa teased that he would later comment about the legal matter in order to “clear the air” for his supporters. The From Dark to Light creator returned to social media a few hours later with an official statement.
NLE Choppa wrote:
To begin when you start changing lives around you and began to stand for something deep in your purpose you become a target to a certain group of people and also the devil. During this arrest I was setup, substances were planted on me that I don’t consume/use/own, my name was lied upon, and I was even mistreated in the process. Every media outlet, news channel, and etc covered this story to paint a picture on a new surface I’ve been working so hard to create. This case will be beat and I will walk a free man, remember it’s innocent until proven guilty not guilty until proven innocent. Asking my supporters to stand firm with me and allow God to do his work. Thank you and love y’all dearly.
Later I’m releasing a statement about my arrest too for my supporters, A must I clear the air 🙏🏽
It looks like Lil Nas X’s effective trolling for attention has hit a wall called Nike. The sportswear giant temporarily blocked the Georgia-raised rhymer from selling his unauthorized “Satan” version of the Nike Air Max 97s.
A U.S. District Court in New York approved Nike’s restraining order request against MSCHF. The New York-based art collective collaborated with Lil Nas for the controversial “Satan Shoes” which reportedly include drops of real human blood.
“Nike filed a trademark infringement and dilution complaint against MSCHF today related to the Satan Shoes,” said the company in a statement. “We don’t have any further details to share on pending legal matters. However, we can tell you we do not have a relationship with Lil Nas X or MSCHF.”
LNX is apparently dismayed about the recent turn of events. The “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” musician vowed to give away a pair of his “Satan Shoes” to one of his Twitter followers, but he had to pull back from that promise.
“Sorry guys I’m legally not allowed to give the 666th pair away anymore because of the crying nerds on the internet,” tweeted Lil Nas X on Thursday evening. He later added, “I haven’t been upset until today, I feel like it’s f##### up they have so much power they can get shoes [canceled]. Freedom of expression gone out the window. But that’s gonna change soon.”
i haven’t been upset until today, i feel like it’s f##### up they have so much power they can get shoes cancelled. freedom of expression gone out the window. but that’s gonna change soon.
Danielle “Bhad Bhabie” Bregoli became a national figure at the age of 13 following her appearance on the Dr. Phil show. That 2016 episode turned her into a celebrity thanks to her catchphrase “Catch me outside, how about that?”
Bhad Bhabie just turned 18 on March 26 of this year. Just a few days later, the Atlantic recording artist launched her own OnlyFans account. The subscription-based platform is best known for its pornographic content.
Apparently, a barely legal Bregoli got a lot of people interested in seeing what she would share on OnlyFans. The “These Heaux” performer posted a screenshot on Instagram that indicated she made over $1 million from her new online venture.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNJU96VHzI9/
“Not bad for 6 hours [star-struck emoji]. We broke the f### out of that OnlyFans record [three smiling face with hearts emojis],” wrote Bhad Bhabie on IG. Earlier in the week, Bhabie also wrote on Instagram, “From now on I’m gonna do whatever the f### I want.”
“(I had to look up the spelling) Bhad Bhabie… made 1mill in 6 hours off OnlyFans for turning 18 while @mattgaetz is paying underage girls for sex. This s### is wacky! We really NEED more serious conversations about the fetishizing of underaged girls,” tweeted O’Day.
(I had to look up the spelling) Bhad Bhabie.. made 1mill in 6 hours off OnlyFans for turning 18 while @mattgaetz is paying underage girls for sex.. This s### is wacky! We really NEED more serious conversations about the fetishizing of underaged girls.
Quavo has finally addressed the troubling video that went viral last month. Surveillance footage showed the Migos member and his then-girlfriend Saweetie involved in a skirmish in an elevator.
Up until this point, Quavo remained silent about the incident. Saweetie eventually released a statement to TMZ, and her former boyfriend also spoke to the outlet about the elevator altercation.
“We had an unfortunate situation almost a year ago that we both learned and moved on from. I haven’t physically abused Saweetie and have real gratitude for what we did share overall,” stated Quavo.
Saweetie told TMZ, “This unfortunate incident happened a year ago, while we have reconciled since then and moved past this particular disagreement, there were simply too many other hurdles to overcome in our relationship and we have both since moved on.”
The couple confirmed the end of their relationship on March 9 in a series of tweets that suggested the split was uncordial. Saweetie claimed she betrayed and hurt. Quavo expressed disappointment in his ex’s handling of the breakup.
Bangers should be Infamous Billa’s middle name because that is all the Harlem artist has been proven to drop.
Infamous Billa is one of rap’s top prospects, gaining the respect of lyricists like Redman, Lil Fame, KillaMoe, Oran Juice Jones ii, Afrikillz, and Soho Loopy. With features alongside some of hip hop’s greatest, Billa has been etching his name beside them all the same.
Having successfully launched his new cannabis product “Space Gas” for his very own cannabis company, Billa isn’t wasting time celebrating his continued accolades. Instead, the Harlem spitter dropped another hit titled “Horny” over the drill inspired instrumental as a teaser for his upcoming debut mixtape “Undefined” on April 9th.
“Horny” pushes the NY drill sound highly publicized by the late Pop Smoke to an even higher level of acknowledgment. From the inception of the beat, it’s already evident what’s coming next is about to shred speakers on an astronomical level. Of course, Billa did just that with the delivery that is as gritty and lyrical as would be expected of the rhyme scheme genius. Not only does it automatically urge heads to rock along and turn up, Billa infuses the theme effortlessly without missing a beat along the bar heavy track. “Horny” will move pass being just a street anthem but rise to international acclaim and continue the legacy that Pop Smoke ignited.
Billa went off on his new single, showing that he hasn’t lost it to this day and never will lose it. He resides on a list of destined legends and with “Horny” he can rest assured his name isn’t being left out in conversations of the best in the industry. Good karma continues to overshadow any bad karma trying to hinder Billa’s ascension to the top. Listen to his new release and see the reason Infamous Billa has gained the recognition and respect of hip hop.
Fans of Lil Nas X will be disappointed to learn his “Satan Shoes” are being shelved – for now.
Nike just won an injunction against MSCHF, the company producing a limited run of 666 pairs of the “Satan Shoes.”
The sneaker giant sued MSCHF for trademark infringement after controversy erupted over the kicks, which are meant to promote Lil Nas X’s latest single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name.)”
The tricked out Air Max 97’s feature pentagrams and drops of real human blood in the soles.
Nike feared the Satan Shoes would cause confusion in the marketplace and have people thinking they endorsed the devilish sneakers.
The preliminary injunction is a temporary win for Nike, although the damage could be done – since all 666 pairs sold out within minutes of being offered up for sale.
The video for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” has been creating a firestorm of controversy, due to the satanic themes throughout the video, which features the “Old Town Road” rapper giving a lap dance with Satan in hell.
Lil Nas X seemed to be prepared for the controversy his new video would cause.
He responded to a backlash from conservatives, religious zealots, and other people who felt he was exploiting the young fan base that follows the rapper.
Lil Nas X, who still holds the Billboard record for the longest #1 single in the history of the music business with “Old Town Road,” had strong words for his detractors who claimed his video, which has 67 million views already, was proof of the downfall of humanity.
we are in a pandemic & there is a mass shooting every week but y’all are gathering in church to discuss shoes lmaooo https://t.co/PW9Szwd8KB
A group of zookeepers in Australia is paying tribute to some of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars – by giving a new batch of alligators rap monikers.
Ten new alligators recently arrived in huge wooden boxes, at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, New South Wales.
Australian Reptile Park Director, Tim Faulkner revealed his staff had named most of the alligators after famous rappers.
Two of the biggest reptiles have been named after the most revered rappers in the history of the business – Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G.
Another alligator was blessed to be named after Public Enemy group member Flavor Flav.
“Yeah it’s been a lot of fun, No bites so far, which is always good, it’s been nice and safe. But these guys are pretty fiery it’s going to be pretty fun feeding them come springtime, that’s for sure,” said Daniel Rumsey, Head Of Reptiles for the Australian Reptile Park.
Check out the footage below as Tupac, Biggie and Flav are introduced to their new habitat at the Australian Reptile Park.
Apple is backing the independent music industry’s ecosystem through a massive investment in UnitedMasters.
The company, which was founded by legendary mogul Steve Stoute, recently announced they had raised $50 million and funding, led by Apple.
UnitedMasters, which provides artists with independent distribution, as well as access to their valuable data they normally cannot receive from the majors, has attracted over 1 million acts since its inception in 2017.
According to Stoute, he hopes the deal will further his mission of democratizing the music business and putting the power back into the hands of creators around the world.
“We want all artists to have the same opportunity,” Steve Stoute told TechCrunch. “Currently, independent artists have less opportunity for success and we’re trying to remove that stigma.”
In addition to Apple, Ben Horowitz’s Andreessen Horowitz and Google’s parent company Alphabet invested heavily into UnitedMasters.
In addition to raising the $50 million, UnitedMasters is now in a strategic partnership with Apple. The tech behemoth will help shine a light on the artists using the UnitedMasters platform.
“Steve Stoute and UnitedMasters provide creators with more opportunities to advance their careers and bring their music to the world,” Apple exec Eddy Cue said in a statement. “The contributions of independent artists play a significant role in driving the continued growth and success of the music industry, and UnitedMasters, like Apple, is committed to empowering creators.”
In addition to Apple, UnitedMasters now has partnerships with huge brands like the NBA, ESPN, TikTok, and Twitch, giving artists to use the service an edge and a faster path to being discovered by potential fans.
Lil Agz is here to take over the rap game, and he’s only just getting started. Hailing from the Bronx, New York and growing up in the hood, the rising star comes from true humble beginnings. With the music taking off, his main priority is to take care of himself, his family, and his team backing him.
With several records out including “Momma We Good” and “Lessons LIL AGZ – LESSONS (OFFICIAL AUDIO),” Lil Agz states, “We outside, I’m not a regular kid. Stop playing, I’m not one of them. Grrr bow!”
Boasting over 216K followers on Instagram alone, Lil Agz is here to make his mark. While most kids are playing outside or engulfed in video games, Agz is in the studio perfecting his craft.
AllHipHop: Talk about being from the Bronx, there’s a lot of hip hop history in New York.
Lil Agz: There’s a few artists from the Bronx I f### with. I f### with Reem Dollarz the most tho, he’s the first one that started rapping from my block and one of my inspirations.
AllHipHop: Even though you’re a kid, who were you bumping that made you want to do music?
Lil Agz: I’m bumping Lil Durk, Fivio. I listen to J.I. But the person I really listen to most right now is Rod Wave, my biggest inspiration and the biggest rapper who inspired me to rap. He puts that pain into his songs. I like his beats, his beats are fire. That’s where I really get my beats from. When I first started rapping, I used to search up Rod Wave type beats.
AllHipHop: What’s your favorite song by Rod Wave?
Lil Agz: “Heart On Ice,” that’s the first song I ever listened to. That’s a good track right there.
AllHipHop: I know Diddy’s a huge influence too. What do you like about Diddy?
Lil Agz: I like how he’s one of the biggest bosses in the game and he’s from Harlem. My manager’s are from Harlem so that’s why I really like Diddy too. I know his son Christian Combs, I f### with Christian heavy. Justin too. We outside man, I f### with Diddy. I want to make different moves with my money too and be a boss one day.
AllHipHop: At what point did you realize you could do music for a living?
Lil Agz: After the “Say Less” video came out. Once I started gaining followers, I knew I had the chance to start rapping.
AllHipHop: How old are you?
Lil Agz: I can’t say my age. I gotta keep it on the low but a couple more interviews, I’ma say my age. My age is a mystery right now, it’s soon gon’ come though. Respectfully.
AllHipHop: What was the inspiration behind your name?
Lil Agz: My big homie on the block, his name is A. He’s the one who took me under his wing on the block. He said “yo matter of fact bro, I’ma call you Lil A.” His name is A, so I’ve been Lil A ever since. I start jackin’ Gz, so it’s Lil Agz. That’s how Lil Agz came, feel me?
AllHipHop: Bring us back to when you made “Momma We Good.”
Lil Agz: I was in the studio, I ain’t really have nothing to talk about. I thought about my mom’s that day, then “Momma We Good” came. Momma We Good! You don’t even gotta trip. [sings song]
AllHipHop: What does family mean to you?
Lil Agz: I ain’t gon’ lie, family means a lot to me. We stay together and s###. I really love my family. Love my sister, shout out my sister. Shout out my moms, my pops. I do really love my family though, family means a lot to me.
AllHipHop: What do they think of the rap career?
Lil Agz: At first, they were not jackin it. Not going to lie, they said “what are you doing? You need to stop doing this.” I’m like “alright cool, watch this.” [claps hands] Dropped “Momma We Good,” they said “alright, he alright.” My family started getting used to it, it is what it is.
AllHipHop: Are you still going to school?
Lil Agz: Yea, I’ve been doing school. School gets hard, but it is what it is. I am doing school though.
AllHipHop: Last year, you released “Lit For Me.” Where was that shot?
Lil Agz: We shot it in the middle of 42nd Street in New York, where all the billboards are at. I really didn’t know where to shoot the video at. We thought about it and said “f### it, we gon’ shoot it at the Big Apple in the middle of the city.” Alright we gon’ shoot it in the city, then we gon’ have the afterparty in the city. We had the shoot and the afterparty in Times Square. It was viral, I ain’t gon’ lie!
AllHipHop: How was the afterparty?
Lil Agz: The afterparty was litty! If you wasn’t there man, stay tuned for the next party ‘cause my parties is jumpin’! Respectfully. It’s the party, it’s the vibe.
AllHipHop: Are you the vibe? Are you the party?
Lil Agz: I’m definitely the party. I ain’t gon’ lie, the party was definitely active. I didn’t expect it to be active that much. It was the last real party before the shutdown tho. It was viral.
AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio?
Lil Agz: Of course, I need some water. When I be spittin’, I get dehydrated. I ain’t gon’ lie, I need my watch too because the watch…
AllHipHop: I was gonna say, that s###’s blinging.
Lil Agz: Thank you. Shoutout VVS Boys man, they helped me out with the watch.
AllHipHop: Do you actually use it to tell time or no?
Lil Agz: Nah, I ain’t gon’ lie, I tell time. It’s on New York time right now, it’s not on LA time. I need my watch because it motivates me. Definitely motivates me. The third thing I need is candy to keep me awake.
AllHipHop: What kind of candy?
Lil Agz: Lifesavers, the gummies. Lifesavers be definitely saving your life. We definitely need Lifesavers because I be recording at 12am, some nighttime vibes. I definitely need some candies to keep me up.
AllHipHop: Do you freestyle? Do you write?
Lil Agz: I do both. I usually sit down and write sometimes. That’s how I wrote “Mama We Good,” I ain’t really freestyle it. Now, I’m trying to freestyle songs when I’m in the booth. I try to freestyle here and there, but when it’s getting hard for me, I sit down and write. I do both sometimes.
AllHipHop: When’s your EP coming out?
Lil Agz: It’s coming out somewhere in April. Stop playing man, we outside. It’s called, You Know My Body Volume 1.
AllHipHop: What’s the meaning behind that title?
Lil Agz: You Know My Body, we outside. You seen the video “Outside”? You Know My Body is basically how I came up from the slums. Lessons, I teach you a lesson about my life.
AllHipHop: You getting personal on there?
Lil Agz: Nah. [laughs] Not too personal, but there’s gonna be some s### on there. Probably
7 or 8 songs.
AllHipHop: Any features?
Lil Agz: Yea there’s gonna be a couple features. I got a couple songs coming out, a couple features. I can’t say right now, but a couple artists. There’s a song from me called “Bag,” shout out J Ham. Shout out my managers H Frost and Z. Shout out my son AC man. I ain’t gon’ lie, I wasn’t even gonna come out here to LA. My son AC said he was gonna hook me up, so we out here in LA man. Grrr bow, we outside!
AllHipHop: Who’s your favorite drill rapper? I hear your adlibs.
Lil Agz: Damn, it’s a lot of drill rappers out there. I’ll say King Von, RIP King Von. He was nice. I ain’t gon’ lie, he was telling a story when he’s rapping. Fivio [Foreign] definitely Fivio. Shout out Fivio, he’s one of my biggest inspirations too. That’s my big bro forreal. He really did the drill scene. Pop Smoke, people like that.
AllHipHop: Who do you want to collab with this year?
Lil Agz: Fivio for me.
AllHipHop: Are you interested in acting?
Lil Agz: Oh yeah, I’m definitely interested in acting. I’m trying to do acting, but I’m focused on rapping more right now.
AllHipHop: What ethnicity are you?
Lil Agz: I’m Puerto Rican man, we outside. My mom and pops are Puerto Rican. It’s crazy because I’m Puerto Rican and I don’t know how to speak Spanish. Ain’t that crazy? Growing up, my pops was trying to get me to get to know Spanish but it didn’t happen. I wanna learn tho.
AllHipHop: Can you tell us a funny story from growing up in the hood?
Lil Agz: I got a lot of stories. [laughs] There’s this one day, we’re at an abandoned house. You heard about the abandoned house, it’s the same abandoned house but it’s a different story. We’re on the roof of the abandoned house, it’s one roof then the other roof. You gotta jump from one roof to get to the other to get down. The cops come because we not supposed to be there, it’s trespassing. Alright f### it, we in here. We outside, we on the roof.
Mind you, we knew the boys was gonna come. We don’t care, f### it. We outside!” We hopping around, jumping from each roof to one roof. The boys pull up, the detectives, so we run. My mans, he jumped over the roof. When he jumped, at the edge it was fake broken. Where he hit the edge, he fell and landed on his back. My son was Gucci after that, but it was funny as hell. He started screaming. [laughs] My son got up, he was Gucci. it wasn’t a far jump, that’s why I was laughing. Don’t make it look like it was a long jump, it fake wasn’t far.
AllHipHop: Do you play video games?
Lil Agz: I play a little video games on my off time. I’m gonna shout out my Twitch account, it’s @LilAgz. I do Twitch. I mostly play GTA, but I’m into other games like the new Call of Duty. The most games I really play is GTA and Call of Duty.
AllHipHop: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Lil Agz: 10 years?! Damn, I see myself in a mansion doing my thing in the pool. Coolin’ in the pool, hot tub with baddies next to me like a boss. That’s what I see myself in 10 years, respectfully.
AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let us know?
Lil Agz: My album You Know My Body Volume 1 coming out in April. Shoutout to my team Switch The Game Up, my managers H Frost, Z, and Stylez. They made this all possible man. Stay tuned man, we gonna add more fire artists soon. Shoutout to my big bro Jay Ham, we got some bangers dropping soon. Another shoutout to my bro Reem Dollarz, go tap in with his music forreal. I’m gonna disclose my age soon and my ethnicity is Puerto Rican. You know how I’m coming, straight from the slums. From ECG, from the BX. From New York to LA, we outside!
NFAC leader Grand Master Jay has seen some victories recently, but his plight with the government continues. Jay, who founded and leads the Black militia the NFAC, faced numerous charges related to him allegedly pointing a rifle at cops the night before the Kentucky Derby. He denies the charges vehemently.
The NFAC, or “Not F**king Around Coalition,” started as a response to white vigilantes that murdered Ahmaud Ahbery as he jogged in Brunswick, Georgia. GMJ and the NFAC descended on Louisville in an effort to get justice for Breonna Taylor, a woman that was fatally shot by police in March as she slept. Their formations have never had violence and they work overtime to be compliant with all laws.
But some how, Grand Master Jay found himself charged with five federal charges in court. Eventually, four of the five were been dropped. Jay speculates that the possible regime change from Trump to Biden has helped. GMJ has steadfastly asserted his innocence and his supporters maintain he is being targeted by the government.
In this exclusive conversation with Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, the pair “talk shop,” including his present situation, the status of the NFAC, the support – or lack of support -from the Black community, how Hip-Hop factors in to all of this…as well as the future. An important conversation on numerous topics, including the state of the movement, how press factors in and, of course, the second amendment.
The cops arrested 16 people on drug and firearm charges, including NBA Youngboy, born Kentrell Gaulden.
The state never charged NBA Youngboy with a crime over the raid, and they were eventually forced to give back $40,000 in cash they had confiscated from the young rap star.
However, the seizure of an arsenal of weapons kicked off a federal investigation, which resulted in an arrest warrant for NBA Youngboy.
Now that he is in custody, the feds appear to be ready to throw the book at him.
Local officials claim NBA Youngboy broke his daily curfew and missed his random, mandatory drug tests, as well as monthly visits to his P.O.
NBA Youngboy’s lawyer claimed he was innocent, and the lack of state charges only proved his point.
“What happened to him in California was a travesty,” his lawyer James Manasseh said in a statement. “Every law enforcement agency knows we represent Kentrell and no one told us of his warrant. Had they told us he was indicted, we would have voluntarily surrendered him at our office in a safe and non-public manner.”
However, NBA Youngboy’s lack of cooperation could seriously hinder his attempt to make bond later this month, when he stands before a judge.
Sources have stated the rapper may have to put up as much as $2 million in cash to regain his freedom.
Local authorities claim NBA Youngboy and his gang Never Broke Again have been at war with the Top Boy Gorilla Gang for years now.
The feds also say the feud is to blame for a violent shooting on mother’s Day in Miami in 2018 during rolling loud, which resulted in his ex-girlfriend taking a bullet.
“In the days prior to Burton’s death, both Burton and Gaulden made several social media posts about one another, which further exacerbated tensions between the two rival rap music groups. When Burton was killed, members of the NBA group were immediately developed as suspects due to the ongoing rap music feud,” According to detectives working the case.
NBA Youngboy is looking at a 10-year prison stretch if he is found guilty of possessing firearms in the September 2020 raid.
During their altercation, Quavo pushed Saweetie to the ground and stared over her menacingly before she limped off of the elevator.
In a statement released today, Saweetie confirmed the altercation happened before their breakup and was just one of the numerous reasons why they split up.
“This unfortunate incident happened a year ago, while we have reconciled since then and moved past this particular disagreement, there were simply too many other hurdles to overcome in our relationship and we have both since moved on,” Saweetie said in a statement.
While Saweetie is looking to put the incident with Quavo behind her, the LAPD’s interest has been peaked.
So far, Quavo has been silent over the elevator incident, but he did release a statement about their breakup shortly after Saweetie revealed the news of their decision to call it quits on Twitter.
Quavo wasn’t happy with Saweetie’s public announcement that they had split, and said she was not the woman he thought she was.
“I had love for you and disappointed you did all that. You are not the woman I thought you were. I wish you nothing but the best.”
So far, there’s no word if either one of them is planning to sit down with the LAPD to explain themselves, but it’s highly doubtful the rappers will cooperate with a police investigation.
By virtue of its experience, Hip-Hop as an artform in political in nature. In the tradition of early art as old as the Gilgamesh tablets, the words communicate the experience that each emcee is manifesting in the moment. Rap music is a capsule of culture — predominately affording the voiceless a mic to yell out to the universe that they existed. The exclamation is more than just a statement saying that they existed, but that they had something substantial to say.
Chuck D called the rap song, the “CNN of the streets.” In celebration of the new regime in the White House and in acknowledgment that despite how happy we are that 45 is out that we have to hold them accountable (keeping our eyes on the Biden-Harris administration with the same hawk eyes), here are 50 socio-political songs that keep in context the needs of the community as expressed by the gatekeepers on the genre.
