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Lil Nas X Gives Satan A Lap Dance In “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” Music Video

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Montero “Lil Nas X” Hill returned with a new single. After Cardi B’s “WAP” performance at this year’s Grammy Awards had conservative critics in an uproar, LNX’s most recent music video is likely to be the latest battleground for the American culture war.

The openly gay rapper dropped the visuals for “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” on Friday morning. Lil Nas teamed with Tanu Muino to direct the MV which includes the “Old Town Road” hitmaker giving Satan a lap dance in hell.

In addition, Lil Nas X wrote a letter to his 14-year-old self. It reads:

Dear 14-year-old Montero,

I wrote a song with our name in it. It’s about a guy I met last summer. I know we promised to never come out publicly, I know we promised to never be “that” type of gay person, I know we promised to die with the secret, but this will open doors for many other queer people to simply exist. You see this is very scary for me, people will be angry, they will say I’m pushing an agenda. But the truth is, I am. The agenda to make people stay the f### out of other people’s lives and stop dictating who they should be. Sending you love from the future. – LNX

RIP Actor & Slam Poet Craig “Mums” Grant

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Craig “Mums” Grant has passed away suddenly.

The actor and slam poet who appeared inHBO’s classic prison drama “OZ,” “Marvel’s Luke Cage” and numerous stage, film and TV credits died suddenly on Thursday. He was 52.

Published reports stated that the died of natural causes.

As a poet, Grant rose in the new joke scene as “muMs da Schemer,” utilizing the talent for the re-occurring role of Arnold “Poet” Jackson on “Oz,” which ran from 1997-2003. While Mums, stylized muMs, was known widely for his various roles, he was best known for his ability to spit bars of poetry reminiscent of a fierce emcee.

A slew of condolences populated social media.

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Mums was beloved, and as a New York City native, he brought and unparralled authenticity to the arts. He performed n the 1996 National Poetry Slam with the Nuyorican team and was a featured artist in “Slam Nation: The Sport of Spoken Word,” a 1998 doc. Mums was also a prominent feature on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam.He would go on to perform a one-man show called A Sucker Emcee.

He was featured in “The Sopranos,” “Chappelle’s Show,” “Law & Order,” Boston Legal,” “The Last O.G” and a number of other roles like Spike Lee’s re-boot of “She’s Gotta Have It.”

May he rest in peace.

Game Explains How To Avoid Relationship Problems

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The Game has been open on Clubhouse dishing out dating advice (giving fans intimate glimpses into his views on relationships), but clearly he has saving all this “good hood wisdom” social media.

Early Thursday morning (Mar 25th), he took to Twitter to help brothers (and some sisters) out on how to navigate these social media streets. 

He tweeted, “There are so many beautiful women in the world, especially these days. Even when you get you a “bad b####” soon as you got her, you see another 1 you THINK is badder.. then you gotta have that one & repeat this process until you’ve lost em all one by one. Find yo wife & delete IG” 

The Compton rapper may be known for his gangsta hard lyrics, but he has also made a name for himself as a ladies’ man.

There were two big public relationships that he had in the past. One was with WEEN founder and Google executive, Valeisha Butterfield, daughter of U.S. Congressman G. K. Butterfield. 

The other was with a school teacher, Tiffney Cambridge. VH1 sought to capitalize on this relationship with Cambridge, creating a reality show called “Marrying the Game.”

The two did not marry and prompted a 2015 series called “She Got Game,” a dating reality series to find him a “bad b####.” Though a woman named Rebecca Silveria, a native Jamaica bombshell, won, the pair’s relationship did not make it past the show.  

What did make it past the show are sexual assault allegations posed by a contestant on the show, Priscilla Rainey. She won that case after an appellate court affirmed the entire $7.1 million judgment in 2019. 

The Game doesn’t seem phased. Earlier last week he dropped a few jewels for the people. “Bee’s don’t waste their time explaining to flies that honey is better than s###”.

Killer Mike’s Bank Greenwood Banking Platform Raises $40 Million In Cash

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Atlanta Killer Mike’s has gotten into the finance industry by creating his own digital banking platform in the town that the original “Black Wall Street” once thrived.

The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based fintech startup is called Greenwood and has recently raised $40 million in Series A funding. 

In addition to the influx of cash, CNN Business reports that over 500,000 people signed up for accounts before the company’s official launch.

The announcement rocked the Black community with pride as the former Morehouse student and his partner Ryan Glover released a statement about the capital milestone five-months after launching in October. 

According to CNN Business, Mike’s mission is to open doors for those whose exploited sweat equity created this country.

“The challenge of the racial wealth gap can only be effectively addressed by a coalition focused on the mission of financial equity,” he noted. “Greenwood’s Series A funding round is a major step towards economic empowerment to Latino and Black individuals, families, and businesses by assembling multiple parties in finance and financial services to act in concert.”

In addition to the many private investors, there are some other financial institutions, like Truist Bank, Bank of America (BAC), and JPMorgan Chase (JPM), contributing to this revolutionary initiative.

Black Wall Street was one of the most affluent communities in 1921’s America. It was located in the Greenwood section of Tulsa and was burned down by jealous white people under the guise that one of the Black businessmen raped a white woman.

 

Benny Blanco Reveals One Of Rihanna’s Biggest Songs Was Meant For Eminem

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Producer Benny Blanco has revealed Rihanna’s Diamonds single could have been another big smash for Eminem, as he had recorded a track to the beat before losing the 2012 song to his “Love the Way You Lie” collaborator.

Blanco explains he, Stargate, and Sia had created the tune for either Kanye West or Lana Del Rey.

“Stargate’s like, ‘Yo, we’re giving this song to Rihanna. It’s going to go,'” Blanco recalled during an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music. “And I was like, ‘I don’t know, man. Should we keep the beat for Kanye? I don’t know about it.'”

He continued, “I remember, at the same time, I had given a beat CD like a month earlier to (music manager) Paul Rosenberg to give to Eminem. And apparently, Eminem had done a song to it, too. And I didn’t even know… So when it happened (was sold to Rihanna), Paul was like, ‘Man, Em had that beat on hold.’ I was like, ‘What? I didn’t even know.'”

However, Blanco was pleased with the way the song turned out with Rihanna: “I’m sitting there, and then I finally am like, ‘You know what, Stargate?’ I let go. I said, ‘You guys know better. Let’s do it.’ She cut the song. First of all, the second she cut the song, they were completely right. I was like, ‘This is the best song I’ve ever done.'”

And Kanye even got the chance to rap on the single as he was recruited for the “Diamonds” remix: “This is how life works, full circle. Kanye West does a remix to the song.”

Dave Chappelle Making Fans Take Rapid COVID-19 Tests At His Live Shows

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COVID-19 survivor Dave Chappelle has called on fans to take a rapid coronavirus test before taking their seats at two upcoming live shows in Connecticut.

The comedian scrapped a planned weekend of shows in Austin, Texas in January after testing positive for COVID-19, and now it seems he’s going above and beyond to make sure the deadly virus doesn’t come back.

All ticket holders for Dave’s shows at the Foxwoods Resort & Casino in June will be required to take the test, whether they have been vaccinated or not, and if positive the individual and any family member will be denied entry to the shows.

As well as testing positive for COVID-19 in January, Chappelle was forced to cancel a series of comedy shows at his farm in Ohio last year after a crew member became exposed to someone battling coronavirus.

Social distancing, face masks, hand sanitizer, temperature checks, and access to daily tests were all part of the show’s protocol.

 

Eminem Reps For Hip-Hop And Sets A New, Amazing Chart Record 

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Eminem has made U.S. chart history as his album Curtain Call: The Hits has become the only rap release to spend a full decade in the Billboard 200.

The greatest hits compilation, which featured the classic singles “Stan,” “Without Me,” “My Name Is,” and “Lose Yourself,” was released in 2005 and has just notched up its 520th consecutive week on the countdown.

The impressive feat makes Curtain Call: The Hits the sixth longest-running album on the chart, behind Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon (958 weeks), Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Legend (669 weeks), Journey’s Greatest Hits (659 weeks), the Black Album by Metallica (598 weeks), and Guns N’ Roses’ Greatest Hits (520 weeks).

 

Presidentrj- “Speak On My Name” Ft. Otis Blvck

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Los Angeles based Hip Hop artist Presidentrj returned to the spotlight with his newest release “Speak On My Name.”

The single features fellow upcoming Hip Hop artist Otis Blvck on a verse, adding a unique dynamic to the overall vibe of the track.

Presidentrj delivers a melodic trap vibe, glued together with the hook. He uses a variety of flows and in-depth lyrics about his life to paint a picture of his hustle.

Listen to “Speak On My Name” above.

Follow Presidentrj on Instagram below:

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Prince Ashes Go On Display At Paisley Park To Celebrate His Life 

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Prince’s ashes will be put back on display at his Paisley Park estate to allow fans to pay their respects on the fifth anniversary of his death.

The “Purple Rain” hitmaker’s compound in Chanhassen, Minnesota was turned into a museum following his untimely passing on April 21st, 2016, when a custom-made urn featuring the singer’s symbol on top was placed in the middle of the atrium.

It remained on display for a few months, until his family members requested his ashes be removed from public view, but now Paisley Park officials have announced plans to give the urn a prime viewing spot for the upcoming anniversary when a total of 1,400 people will be allowed into the museum free of charge.

“We celebrate his life and legacy every day at Paisley Park, a place that Prince wanted to share with the world,” Paisley Park Executive Director Alan Seiffert said in a statement.

“So, on this day especially, we acknowledge the incredible force and inspiration Prince is in people’s lives and open up our doors for them to pay their respects.”

Fans will have to reserve one of 70 time slots online, granting them admission to the atrium for 30 minutes on April 21st. Only 20 people will be allowed entry per slot, with regular tours of the whole property suspended for the day.

An online memorial will also be available to fans unable to attend in person via https://www.paisleypark.com/.

 

Beathopper Presents “Miungu ya Muziki”, the Album

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Miungu ya Muziki (meaning “Music Gods” in Swahili ) is music for all the ears and years. This soul-stirring 19-track album is destined for some 5 continents across the world-a reach of millions of reggae, hip-hop and afro-beat fans. This is music from multi-platinum greats as Bounty Killer and Sean Kingston (Jamaica); Epixode, Stonebwoy and Darkovibes (Ghana) the multi-talented Tina Karol (Ukraine) to the young and gifted Milou Sky rock band and heavy weight Gucci Mane(U.S).

Added to the sweet layer of icing is Third World Don, Lahjihkal, Kingtiger, Maestro Don, Talis, King Izem and Blvk H3ro from Jamaica, Hephb from Nigeria and Ayr Swisha from Canada. Miungu Ya Muziki is the heartbeat of, Michael “Beatbopper” Hudgins, executive producer par excellence. Hudgins states “that the producers on this album like Dipresident, Third World Don and Bentley Records superstar all agree-this album will have heads turning.”

The album’s headliner, Epixode, with track “Killa Body” is Ghana’s new sensation with some wicked body moves which keep his fans on their toes. The independent artist like Talis and super producer Headnoize is making their way into the US market with hit song “Nuh Need”. Keangelo Maybury aka HeadNoize was a name that came to me naturally.

I love various music Genres and find certain elements in each one to be appealing in its own way. Being Born in the US but raised on the island of Bermuda may have contributed to that because from young I was exposed to multiple musical styles that was not so prevalent in either region. This has had an influence on my production which is why I cannot narrow it down to just one genre. I just make Noize for your head with Talis.

It all started when I made a dancehall riddim called the “Upperclass Riddim”. My uncle “Kent” used to get his hair braided by a lady from Jamaica name “Maria” who had connections in Jamaica. He told her about me being a music producer and that she should hear me out. After some convincing she finally decided to. When I played her the “Upperclass Riddim” she was on board immediately. And made some preparations for some artist to hope on it.

In combination with Marcia Simpson and my mother who is marketing Guru “Keetha Lowe” we manage to get 15 dancehall on the riddim some of which were of Legendary Status “Sizzla, Turbulance, Hawkeye” as well some rising prospects like “Jahvinci, Savage, Tyrical, Madd Dog etc..”. Headnoize explains that this album is solid!

No matter your taste palate it has a flavor for everybody. From Dancehall, Afro beats, Trap to Pop. And besides it being a really dope album the Humanitarian element tied to it where some of the proceeds go towards fatherless children in Jamaica offers another reason to proud being associated with the project. Hudgins states “Although album just released-team is shooting for billboard charts and there’s no doubt that Talis and Headnoize music has made my album stand out!!

Stream it now!

 

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Swizz Beatz And Timbaland’s Verzuz, Jada Pinkett Smith Win Big At NAACP Awards

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Super producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’ hit music “battle” series Verzuz was among the big winners at the third night of the 2021 NAACP Image Awards in America on Wednesday (March 24th).

Verzuz won an NAACP Award for Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special), while Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow and mom Adrienne Banfield-Norris claimed the Image Award for Outstanding Talk Series for their Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk.

Jamie Foxx’s animated movie “Soul” took home trophies for Outstanding Animated Motion Picture and Jamie scored the Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Motion Picture.

Another Disney hit, Doc McStuffins, also doubled up, landing the Outstanding Animated Series, while Laya DeLeon Hayes’ voice talents earned her the award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television).

Raz B’s Girlfriend Makes Shocking Claim; Says He Impregnated Her Against Her Will

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B2K founding member Raz B is being accused of physical and sexual assault by his former girlfriend.

In a video, Kallee Brookes detailed the incident, showing graphic pictures of her injuries. 

Back in 2019, she had the singer, born De’Mario Monte Thornton, arrested for allegedly strangling her in a public space while the two were in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Despite the pictures, he was let go by the police and not charged. 

Recently, Brookes has emerged on social media furthering her claims of abuse. She alleges on a TikTok video that he raped her.

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“He gave me a black eye and I told everyone I did it to protect him,” she said. “Then he strangled me in a parking lot where he said he was going to kill me. I didn’t press charges because I thought it was all my fault.”

She shared that he attempted to make up with her by shelling out a “large down payment” on a ride for her.

“I was afraid of him and didn’t know how to get away until finally he held me down, had sex with me against my will impregnated me [and] put me in the hospital,” she continued.

She did not share how she was finally able to break away.

Various statistics speak to sexual violence as reported by thehotline.org: 

– Most female victims of intimate partner violence were previously victimized by the same offender at rates of 77% for women ages 18 to 24, 76% for ages 25 to 34, and 81% for ages 35 to 49.

   

– Almost half of all women and men in the US have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime (48.4% and 48.8%, respectively).

   

– 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the US have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

   

– Nearly 3 in 10 women (29%) and 1 in 10 men (10%) in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by a partner and reported it having a related impact on their functioning.

   

– Just under 15% of women (14.8%) and 4% of men in the US have been injured as a result of intimate partner violence that included rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner.    

– 35% of men reported the same significant impacts from experiences of rape, stalking, or physical violence from an intimate partner. 

 

JVCKJ Returns With “Full Court” On His Birthday

By: Shirley Ju Updated Category: Music
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JVCKJ boasts over 4.4 million followers on Instagram alone… and he’s just getting started. 

Formerly as one-half of multi-Platinum selling pop duo Jack & Jack, the recording artist hailing from Omaha, Nebraska now exudes nothing short of good energy and positivity — something we all can appreciate in these crazy times. 

Today, JVCKJ returns with his newest single titled “Full Court,” a fun record that makes you want to turn up while chronicling all the motions of life from betrayal to friendships. 

With immaculate wordplay and punchlines, JVCKJ reminds the masses that to succeed and win this thing called life, you have to wake your ass up and carry yourself in a profound way. 

Being a huge hoop fan himself, JVCK states, “I wanted to be Allen Iverson so bad when I was growing up, I even had a fathead of him on my ceiling, the first thing I saw every day when I woke up. I wanted to combine a record that had an array of basketball references (without overdoing it of course) with a motivational anthem. This is the first record of mine where I really am showing off my true capabilities: flow switch ups, all that.” 

With the line “I ain’t taking s### back, full courtin every game,” JVCKJ reminds the listener to stand your ground and be bold. 

Talk about a birthday gift to himself, he states there’s no better feeling in the world than releasing music and seeing people’s reactions!

Producer Benny Blanco Feared For His Life After He Kissed Beyonce In Front Of Jay-Z

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Hitmaker Benny Blanco feared his music career was over when Jay-Z caught him kissing Beyonce at a party a decade ago.

The producer reveals he accidentally locked lips with the “Halo” singer when a European, two-cheek smooch went awry as the rap boss looked on.

In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe on Wednesday (March 24th), Benny explained the incident went down at Beyonce’s house in the Hamptons in 2010.

“I’m playing beats, and Jay-Z is there and we’re just drinking, chilling. He comes up to me and he’s freestyling in my ear, and I’m like, ‘Jay-Z is sitting here, getting drunk with me while Beyonce is singing little riffs, and he’s freestyling in my ear. And we’re about to all go in the pool after…!’

But then it came to say goodnight to the hostess – and Benny blew it.

“I went to do, like, a kiss on the cheek, and I guess we just missed a little bit,” he recalled. “I definitely hit the corner of some sort of lip and I’m like, ‘Oh my God, this is the worst thing in my life’. And I’m sitting there, and as I’m doing it, out of the corner of my eye, Jay-Z is right there looking at me… And I look at Jay and I’m like, ‘Oh, OK. I’m dead. My life is over. It was great. Nice knowing you guys. This man is going to be in a coffin tomorrow’.

“My life flashed before my eyes. And I’m sitting there, and I look. And then, he’s like, ‘All right, bro. See you tomorrow’ – like, no one noticed.”

Justin Bieber Names His Top 5 Emcees On DJ Khaled’s Podcast

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Justin Bieber is mostly known as a Pop performer who sometimes uses elements of R&B and Hip Hop on his projects. Throughout his musical run, Bieber has worked with chart-topping rap acts like Ludacris, Big Sean, Nicki Minaj, Chance The Rapper, Quavo, and others.

But which rappers make the Canadian singer-songwriter’s personal list of the greatest of all time? Bieber jumped into that subject during an appearance on The Springhill Company and Amazon Music’s The First One podcast hosted by DJ Khaled.

“When you open this conversation, there’s always room for: ‘Ah, you can’t believe this,'” Bieber told Khaled when asked to name his Top 5 emcees. “But I would say Lil Wayne, [The Notorious B.I.G.]… I would say Eminem, Kanye West. That’s four, and my fifth is Drizzy Drake.”

The 43-minute The First One interview also included Bieber talking about his new album Justice, his marriage to Hailey Bieber, his first hit single “Baby” featuring Ludacris, and more topics. Khaled also chatted with the 27-year-old musician about his 12-year career in the entertainment industry.

“Justin is my brother and great friend that I have been blessed to work with so closely. We came together for a special cloth talk, because we are ‘special cloth,’ where we discuss him starting at a young age, where he’s at now, what inspires him, and his new album, Justice,” says DJ Khaled.

Killer Mike & Bernie Sanders To Meet With Alabama Amazon Workers In Support Of Unionization

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Amazon is one of the largest and wealthiest American corporations on the planet. Even with an estimated $1 trillion market valuation, the multinational conglomerate founded by billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos has been accused of unfair treatment of its workforce.

As a result, some Amazon employees in Bessemer, Alabama are pushing their co-workers to join the 100,000-member Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union as a way to ensure the company recognizes worker’s rights through collective bargaining. Reportedly, the tech and retail giant is aggressively trying to defeat that union drive.

The roughly 6,000 Amazon workers in Bessemer are expected to vote next week on whether to unionize as part of the RWDSU. Former presidential candidate and current Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, an avid supporter of unionization, is traveling to the southern city on Friday as part of an open press event with the Amazon workers and RWDSU member-organizers.

Sanders will be joined by his longtime political partner, Hip Hop recording artist Michael “Killer Mike” Render. Lethal Weapon actor/progressive activist Danny Glover will also be in attendance at the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union headquarters in Birmingham on Friday, March 26.

If the employees at the Bessemer fulfillment center choose to be represented by the RWDSU, it would mark the first time Amazon warehouse workers have joined a union in America. That development could spark public pressure on politicians and corporate executives to address the growing wage gap in the nation. Sanders invited Jeff Bezos to testify at a recent U.S. Senate Budget Committee hearing focusing on inequality, but the Amazon CEO declined to appear.

President Joe Biden has also shown support for the union drive in Bessemer. On February 28, Biden posted a video message on social media about unionization efforts. His accompanying tweet read, “Workers in Alabama – and all across America – are voting on whether to organize a union in their workplace. It’s a vitally important choice – one that should be made without intimidation or threats by employers. Every worker should have a free and fair choice to join a union.”

 

Lionsgate Moves Up Release Date For ‘Spiral: From The Book Of Saw’ Starring Chris Rock & Samuel L. Jackson

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The forthcoming ninth installment of the Saw horror movie franchise will hit theaters a little earlier than previously expected. Spiral: From the Book of Saw has seen several release date changes, but Lionsgate has finally settled on May 14.

“With movie theaters now open in New York and Los Angeles and moviegoers returning to their favorite pastime, Spiral, starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, puts a fresh spin on a favorite franchise,” says David Spitz, President of Distribution for Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

Spitz continues, “We know that Saw fans, as well as those experiencing their first Saw adventure, will be on the edge of their seats with this thrilling new film. We are proud to support the exhibitors with one of our most eagerly awaited films. We are confident this film will kick off a robust summer moviegoing season.”

Spiral: From the Book of Saw was originally scheduled to be released on October 23, 2020. The global COVID-19 pandemic caused the motion picture’s premiere to be pushed back to 2021. It was also slated for a May 21, 2021 release at one point.

Besides entertainment legends Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, the cast of Spiral also includes Max Minghella and Marisol Nichols. Darren Lynn Bousman served as the director with the original Saw team of Mark Burg and Oren Koules credited as producers.

A description for Spiral: From the Book of Saw reads:

A criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw. Working in the shadow of his father, an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game.

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Rihanna Expresses Interest In Collaborating With Yung Miami Of The City Girls

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Fans of Robyn Rihanna Fenty continue to wait for the Barbadian megastar to drop new music. It has been five years since Rihanna let loose her classic, 3x-Platinum eighth studio album Anti.

While The Navy stan base did get to hear RiRi on PartyNextDoor’s 2020 single “Believe It” off the PARTYMOBILE album, the 2020s have been short on singles from Rihanna. The R&B/Pop performer is now teasing possible tracks are coming in the near future.

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Rihanna told a user in the comment section of her Instagram post celebrating Anti‘s anniversary that she should release “just 1” song “soon.” The Fenty Beauty entrepreneur also entered the comments on Hollywood Unlocked‘s IG page to incite more speculation that new tunes are coming.

Hollywood Unlocked asked people to choose which female rapper they would like to see Rihanna collaborate with on a new record. The celebrity blog offered Saweetie, Doja Cat, Asian Doll, Yung Miami, Cardi B, and Megan Thee Stallion as options.

In response, Rihanna made it clear that she would pick Caresha “Yung Miami” Brownlee of the City Girls for a collab. Yung Miami responded to the 9-time Grammy winner by writing, “@badgalriri savage summer 2021 let’s goooooooo [red heart emojis].” The “Act Up” rhymer also touted RiRi’s endorsement on Twitter.

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‘Joe Budden Podcast’ Episode Without Rory & Mal Hit With Mass Dislikes

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It is still not exactly clear what is happening with The Joe Budden Podcast. The popular show’s longtime co-hosts Rory Farrell and Jamil “Mal” Clay have not been on the last two episodes with “friends of the show” Ice and Savon filling in on the B and C mics.

On Wednesday’s pod, Budden tried to explain Rory and Mal’s absence, but his explanation left a lot of listeners with more questions than answers. The retired emcee did say there is no beef between the three men and that Rory and Mal are welcome to return at any time.

The obvious tension surrounding the JPB Boys has led some fans to complain about the situation. Yesterday, “Rory and Mal” was a top trending topic on Twitter as social media users expressed their frustration that the group of guys they were used to tuning in for every week looked to be splitting up.

Negative reactions to the turmoil continued on the Joe Budden TV YouTube page. The “Tea Leaves” edition of JBP without Rory and Mal, which was published on March 24, has 4,900 dislikes on the video as compared to 3,900 likes.

March 20th’s “The Nine” episode was also missing Rory and Mal and included Ice and Savon. That show has a 5,800/715 like-to-dislike ratio. The most recent installment of The Joe Budden Podcast to feature Rory and Mal is titled “The Sources,” and it pulled in 6,800 likes and just 280 dislikes. “The Sources” episode arrived on YouTube on March 13.

On “Tea Leaves,” Budden told his audience that he pays attention to the numbers connected to his podcast, so between the comments and dislikes it is very likely that the New Jersey native is aware of how a large section of fans feel about the current status of Rory and Mal. However, yesterday morning, Budden did tweet, “Strangers telling me the value of my friends is nuts [loudly crying face emoji].”

Verzuz Announces SWV Vs Xscape Matchup

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Two of the most celebrated female R&B groups from the 1990s will be part of a forthcoming next Verzuz battle. The event’s social media accounts revealed SWV and Xscape will face off in two months.

“R&B queens unite,” reads part of the tweet announcing the upcoming showcase. SWV vs Xscape will stream live on Instagram and the Triller app on Saturday, May 8 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT.

Coko, Taj, and Lelee of Sisters With Voices will likely run through songs such as “I’m So into You,” “Weak,” and “Right Here/Human Nature.” The trio’s discography includes songs with Diddy, Missy Elliott, and more.

Xscape is made up of Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, LaTocha Scott, and Tamika Scott. The former So So Def act released hits like “Just Kickin’ It,” “Understanding,” and “Who Can I Run To.”

Verzuz also recently announced Redman vs Method Man for April 20. Plus, the battle of iconic Soul groups between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire will take place on April 4.