DJ Funkmaster Flex has added his tribute to the ever-growing list of friends and fans to salute DMX in an article for Rolling Stone, remembering his late “Do You” and “We In Here” collaborator as a “good guy”.
“(DMX’s close friend and former labelmate) Swizz Beatz put something on his Instagram that was very true, though maybe I didn’t realize it until Swizz said it: He said DMX ‘lived for everybody else but him.’ He did,” agreed the DJ.
“Do I think he was happy while he was doing it? I’m not sure. I always wondered what was troubling him. But you can tell when somebody has a good heart, from conversations, interactions, how they move. I always felt that from him. He was a street kid with a good heart.”
After three years of holding her personal #MeToo experience to herself, TikTok star Justine Paradise has finally come forward to name YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul as an abuser.
In fact, she identifies him in a video as a calculative predator that used a nondisclosure agreement as a means to silence her from speaking out about her sexual assault.
She also said she didn’t want to say anything because she didn’t want to ruin anyone’s career.
She stated in the 20-minute video that in 2019, while visiting him at his California mansion, Paul systemically laid out a scenario that would “protect” him from any wrongdoing.
Paradise shared that as she entered his home, the popular influencer had her sign an NDA before they started hanging out.
“If you sign an NDA,” she noted. “You’re signing away your rights to talk about anything basically.” At least that was her understanding back then.
Once the agreement was signed, one that was supposed to keep her quiet, she alleges that he forced her to perform oral sex on him.
The TikToker shared that she was conflicted. Despite being attracted to him, she didn’t want to be intimate, and she also felt that because she was friendly with him, she was stuck.
“One of those days, I was in the studio — some people were recording down there — and Jake pulled me into this little corner area in the studio and started kissing me. I was fine with that. I did think he was cute.”
He guided her to his bedroom. She then remembers that this was a signal in his mind that she was open to having intercourse. He was mistaken, according to the video.
Paradise says that she moved his hands off her to express her limits. To this act, he said, “If nothing’s going to happen, what’s the point?”
She explained, “Sex is very special and very important to me. Normally, everybody respects me when I don’t want to do sexual things, so I thought that it was fine if I went in his room.”
“I thought it would be fine to kiss him because I thought he would stop if I didn’t want to do anything else.”
It was then that he forced himself on top of her, making her give him f#######.
“He didn’t ask for consent or anything. That’s not okay. On no level at all is that okay.”
After that, he never called her back.
“I never got an apology or anything like that,” she concluded.
In a different video, she noted that she has been traumatized by this and was afraid to share her truth.
“I’ve kept this to myself for a long time,” she revealed. “ … Making this decision to share it publicly is terrifying because I know I’m gonna have a lot of attention on it — and I know that a lot of that attention is gonna be hate.”
“But also, I know it is necessary to share this information with everybody, so it could maybe like, it could save someone that could be in my position in the future,” she continued.
Jake Paul denied all of the allegations through his lawyer, Daniel E. Gardenswartz.
“While others have already begun to debunk the claim alleged against him, our client categorically denies the allegation and has every intention of aggressively disproving it and pursuing legal action against those responsible for the defamation of his character,” Gardenswartz told TMZ in a statement.
“Our client believes that any false allegations diminish the credibility of those who have truly been victims of misconduct.”
Kanye West’s Yeezy shoe prototypes are set to go under the hammer at a Sotheby’s auction.
The item, considered “one of the most prized and sought-after sneakers in existence”, is expected to sell for over $1 million.
The rapper wore the sample of the Nike Air Yeezy I shoes in February 2008 during his performance at the Grammy Awards. They helped him launch his multi-billion dollar Yeezy brand the following year.
West eventually split from Nike in 2013 and partnered Yeezy with Adidas.
Sotheby’s bosses insist the Nike Air Yeezy I and Air Yeezy II are “some of the most coveted sneakers by collectors”.
West’s prototype pair on sale are the most valuable sneakers ever to be sold by the auction house.
“This pair is critical to the development of the Yeezy franchise, which has become one of the most important sneaker and lifestyle brands in history,” Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s Head of Streetwear & Modern Collectables, said in a statement. “Debuted on-stage at the Grammys in 2008, the sneakers set off waves in the sneaker community as people tried to identify the mysterious pair.”
The sneakers will be available to view at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center from April 16th-21st before the auction.
Breaking into the music industry is a daunting experience as the industry’s legends hardly lose their market share or fans. However, Mari Baby made it through the New York music scenes and released hit songs one after the other. He stands by great principles and slogan that has got him this far. His breakthrough came with his hit song “Range Rover.” He has also made it big with songs like Water, Love Ain’t S###, and Pillow Talk Anthem. And, it can’t get more exciting, especially to his fans, as he is about to release a new single, ‘Beethoven by July.’
Mari Baby’s Roots
Mari Baby has gone through a harsh childhood where he went through bullying in school. He was not the smartest kid, but he surpassed all the undermining. Mari Baby acknowledged himself and stood up for what he wanted to be; a splendid musician.
He goes through this career journey being well aware of what it takes to be great. He believes in hard work, determination, and authenticity. He also is aware that there is a journey in every dream and has embraced it from the very beginning. He does not mind not being the best as he knows that it takes time. At 23 years, following his attitude, he has already made waves in the New York music scenes and beyond its borders.
Mari Baby’s Leverage
Mari Baby has created a robust social media presence on Instagram that he uses to boost his career. He is the guy known to get ladies to act all wild on his Instagram Live. Additionally, several celebrities support him on Instagram, and some ask for collaborations. All these supports have greatly enhanced the success of his Eps. Another leverage is researching his craft and learning from the greats. Research is an integral part of success. You can become more aware of what is needed to perfect your skills and gradually gain a following. Mari Baby is also a result of hard work and winning authentically.
Mari Baby is gradually and steadily making it big in the music industry. And for him, there is no turning back, for he lives by great principles. His songs are his most considerable leverage as they are hits after hits. And he is not letting you hold your breath as he is to release a new single, titled ‘Beethoven by July,’ and just from its name, I am sure you can already judge its taste. You can connect to Mari Baby on; Instagram. https://open.spotify.com/artist/02FMFmzfbyFKZoLKyRc8MB?si=Ncka-Ej-SCCJwgx8lffuTQ https://instagram.com/realmaribaby?igshid=6y1dskrimak3
The 1990s was an amazing period of time, in fact it is widely regarded as the Golden Age of Hip-Hop. At the end of the 1980s, a new form of rap music began to develop, largely regarded as gangsta rap. However, simultaneously another slice of the genre was burgeoning as well – New Jack Swing. This form of rap melded R&B, pop, Hip-Hop and more melodic sensibilities. Uptown Records, the iconic label founded by mogul Andre Harrell, was a hotbed of talent that spawned the careers of Heavy D, Al B. Sure, Mary J Blige, Jodeci, and an incredible assortment of talents that included a young A&R Sean “Diddy” Combs. One of those talents was Father MC, the Brooklyn-born, Far Rockaway-bred lyricist.
Father MC, helped launch the careers of Mary J Blige and Jodeci, but also left his indelible smooth impression on insatiable population of Hip-Hop fans. Songs like “Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated” (1990), and “I’ll Do 4 U” (1990) offered a young Father with an incredible chance to change his life after coming up as a battle-ready rapper. There is so much more to him than what was presented on video music shows and album covers. He’s actually a lot more, especially when you get to know the rough path he’s traveled.
A frank conversation with CHUCK “JIGSAW” CREEKMUR reveals a lot. Father talks about his relationship with Uptown Records’ Andre Harrell and Sean Combs, revealing what it was like to see the Biggie / Tupac beef spiral out of control. He also explains for the first time why he was kicked out of Brooklyn by a judge. He also expounds on his decision to go from native New York roughneck into a suave, stylish rap icon. Not to be trifled with, he talks about his looming beef with BET as well as his brother Markuann Smith, who created “The Godfather of Harlem” series for the Epic network along with a whole assortment of other topics.
All of this…AND Father MC is planning his come back, thanks to the global pandemic. He’s not playing games with the bars. This frank and candid conversation is not to be missed as Father MC holds nothing back.
M.I.A. has launched a volcano relief campaign online to raise $137,000 for the people of St. Vincent in the Caribbean.
The La Soufriere volcano on the island began a series of explosive eruptions on April 9th, which sent clouds of hot ash into the air, causing water and electricity outages.
The latest and biggest eruption so far took place on Monday.
There are no reports of deaths or injuries, but over 16,000 residents living near the volcano have been evacuated amid warnings the explosions could continue for weeks.
The “Paper Planes” hitmaker has stepped in to help those affected, explaining the area is “very special” to her.
“I WROTE MY FIRST SONG IN BEQUIA AND THESE PLACES HAVE BEEN MY ISLAND AWAY FROM MY ISLAND FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS, THE DEVASTATION IS UNBEARABLE,” she wrote on Twitter.
“WE WANT TO RAISE £100,000 TO IMMEDIATELY BUY ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES, PROVIDE EMERGENCY TRAVEL AND TO GET PEOPLE TO SAFETY NOW. THE MONEY RAISED WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO HELP THE 16,000+ PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN EVACUATED FROM THEIR HOMES AND POPULATION OF 100,000 WHO ARE NOW AT RISK OF SEVERE RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS DUE TO THE EXTREME AMOUNT OF ASH FALLING…
“100% OF ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO THE CAUSE.”
As of press time, the GoFundMe campaign had reached over $27,000, with The Weeknd’s manager donating $10,000 to the cause.
Snoop Dogg has paid tribute to his friend and fellow rapper DMX following his death on Friday (April 9th), insisting God wanted his “angel” close at hand.
The “Gin & Juice” star, who teamed up with his pal for a Verzuz battle royale last year, offered up his thoughts about DMX’s passing during a taped appearance for the Today show and explained the Ruff Ryders MC was trying to “glorify his relationship with God” in the final months of his life.
“He was always pushing the right thing, and he was always trying to help other people,” Snoop said. “And that leads me to believe that’s why God chose his angel to come back home with him.
“He did his time out here. He did what he was supposed to do. He influenced, he inspired and he represented. So, DMX, his soul will live on and his music will live on, as well. We thank you, brother, for what you brought to us.”
Snoop’s interview on Today will air on Friday (April 16th).
Before his latest TV appearance, Snoop took to social media over the weekend to honor DMX, stating: “Love u brother. C u when I get there.”
He also posted footage from the pair’s Verzuz battle and added: “What they thought was a battle ended up being a family reunion. Of 2 Doggs who loved everything about each other thank. U. X for loving me back (sic).”
And Snoop took to Instagram on Monday to heap more praise on the late rap star, adding: “DMX did NOT wait to be perfect for God to USE him. He taught people that u can be flawed and still be a vessel.”
“No one has bought Earl’s masters,” a family statement provided to Billboard reads. “Additionally, we are not selling any merch (merchandise) or raising money for Earl’s funeral. If anyone is requesting for money for his funeral please be aware the person is a scammer. We will keep the public posted on funeral/memorial service arrangements.”
The situation with Quando Rondo was heating up. As you already know, Quando Rondo‘s boy Lul Tim got out of jail on bail recently, after being incarcerated for allegedly shooting and killing King bone. All of these guys are from Chicago, and they are well known in the streets. Unfortunately, they all ran into each other down in Atlanta. And that encounter resulted in the death of King Vaughn and the charge of murder being levied against Lul Tim. Well, Quando Rondo is now talking, in the streets or respond.
The whole situation is strange, because the streets whisper but this is another level. So here’s what folks are saying. First of all, Quando Rondo did a full blast interview, two parts and on the list with journalist and host Angela Yee. Now Angela Yee is a reputable person, and a celebrity. She’s also a good interviewer. With peoples lives on the line and such, what would make Quando Rondo jump out and start doing interviews. I think it’s similar to the reason why people do press before they go on a trail kind of like TI and tiny. They want to get the word out and start to skew perception of it. So we have Quando Rondo doing community service work with Big U out in California even though we know that he even most recently said he would urinate on somebody’s grave, which people think is King Von. But I digress!
This new interview has Rondo talking very pensively about the situation with King Von. And, people are saying basically that he is trying to clear the air around the situation and absolve himself as well as Lul Tim of being complicit in the murder. What we know is these guys had beef, but Rhonda makes it sound like he didn’t know about it. When they met it was definitely smoke, and King Von put the pause on Rondo which allegedly prompted Lul Tim to pull out his burner and shoot the app. He didn’t hesitate he just blasted King Von to the other world. Most people feel like Rondo is lying and this is his attempt to “testify.” Some would call it snitching, because quite frankly, nobody involved in a murder case or crime would be talking so soon to the press. But, again, I digress!
They are saying that he is simply lying and he knew that there was beef with King Von but they just didn’t think they would bump into each other, much less in Atlanta. But the street say he knew there was beef with King Von and NBA YoungBoy, and others. I guess we’ll see how this all plays out but check out the interview with Angela Yee and you be the judge.
Heads up his man said “understandment” several times.
Cardi B is launching a summer clothing collection for Reebok.
Summertime Fine will be her first attempt at designing apparel for the sportswear label and comes after the 2020 releases of her two sneaker styles, the Club C Cardi and the Club C Double.
The new fashion items will reportedly be inspired by the rapper’s summer on the Coney Island boardwalk in New York.
The Summertime Fine collection for Reebok launches online on reebok.com on April 23rd.
Cardi announced a new deal with Reebok. The Bronx-bred rapper partnered with the footwear giant to be the new face of the brand.
Everybody loves battle rap. That’s just a fact. Commercial rappers. Actors. Athletes. Politicians (Uhm … the president of the United States tapped two of the culture’s titans to help him win the election from Donald Trump).
And even comedians.
Just check the last Super Card on Caffeine with the Ultimate Rap League, comic Def Comedy Jam’s Affion Crockett flipped the coin at Smack’s request during the headlining battle of the night.
However, Affion’s fan moment might have been trumped by former Saturday Night Live talent, Jay Pharoah. Known for spot-on impersonations of Jay-Z, Barack Obama, Denzel Washington, and others, he made known, in a very big way, that not only does he watch battle rap, but he is locked in.
So locked in that he took to social media to render some really close imitations from the Geechi Gotti and Math Hoffa battle, and Cassidy in a series called “If I Were a Battle Rapper.”
(Peep how this the battle that Crockett flipped was Geechi and Math Hoffa.)
He starts off the video by saying, “I am not a battle rapper, but if I was a battle rapper and I was Geechi Gotti battling Math Hoffa, I’d spit something like …”
Philly rapper Cassidy, who just jumped into the comments, couldn’t stop laughing.
Cassidy comment on Jay Pharoah’s Instagram
So, being the skilled showman that Jay Pharoah is, what did he do?
Well … he created a video where he parodied the “Hustler” rapper, a person that he impersonated many times. He starts off similarly saying, “I am not a battle rapper, but if I was a battle rapper and I was Cassidy against anybody, I’d probably spit some bars like …”
And this time, Crockett commented with the dying rolling emojis.
Affion Crockett in Jay Pharoah on Instagram
In both clips he ends with the disclosure, “but hey… I’m not a battle rapper.”
But are we sure? We seem to remember an episode of “Drop the Mic” where he went up against Marlon Winans. Yeah … he’s right … he’s not a battle rapper!
Now celebrity tattoo artist Krystal Kills has helped her friend honor DMX’s memory by inking the words, “Dog Love,” followed by an “X” on the inside of her forearm.
The design is a reference to the hip-hop star’s 2006 song of the same name and is said to be a phrase he frequently uttered.
Kills uploaded a photo of her work on Instagram on Sunday as she shared a special message for Lindstrom, the mother of DMX’s four-year-old son Exodus – the youngest of his 15 kids.
“I feel honored to be able to do this memorial but also saddened. Your light was unmatchable,” Kills wrote in the caption.
Addressing Lindstrom, she added, “I pray you find your way through these dark times, and remember the love you had for each other will forever be untethered. I’m glad I got to witness it. The world lost an icon but also a great father. Praying for your family.”
Streaming services are collaborating with big names in the music industry to create music crazes.
The most recent one, entitled “One More Night,” has gone viral in a matter
of hours. This musical creation of Bryce Hall, Blake Gray, and Noah Beck calls to the listeners’ fun side, a big part of what helped it go viral.
These days, music lovers flock to social media sites to discover new artists, which is why music released on music apps gain many listeners.
In the case of the latest TikTok music challenge, the fun melody and lively beat of “One More Night” have already amassed 2.5 million views so far and the number will surely grow in the coming days.
This music’s production has received praise as it unites people of all ages to enjoy the light-hearted dance.
When music apps were first released to the public, the response was generally positive. Now, the majority of people use them for everyday music consumption.
This trend was the inspiration for the Writrz Block app that adds more and more users every day. The app’s primary goal is to help new get discovered and give them fair chance in the music industry.
Writrz Block has made significant contributions by letting these artists express themselves through the thing they love most, music! The whole concept behind its creation is to showcase talent and give it the attention it deserves.
The technological era we live in today has influenced all sorts of audiences. For music lovers out there, it’s much easier to listen to all your favorite tracks.
The most recent addition to the music craze is the piece that’s won audiences quickly. “One More Might” is still on its way to expanding the influence of Writrz Block, with even more success in the days to come.
Silk Sonic has dethroned Lil Nas X’s one-week reign over Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. The super-duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak saw their debut single “Leave the Door Open” replace “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” atop the weekly tally.
“Leave the Door Open” climbed two spots from #3 to #1 on the most recent Hot 100 with 21.5 million streams and 28,600 copies sold. The single also rose to a new peak of #2 on the Radio Songs chart. In addition, the track’s music video has amassed over 125 million global views on YouTube.
Mars now has eight Hot 100 Number Ones in his career – “Nothin’ on You” with B.o.B. (2010), “Just the Way You Are” (2010), “Grenade” (2011), “Locked Out of Heaven” (2012), “When I Was Your Man” (2013), “Uptown Funk!” with Mark Ronson (2015), “That’s What I Like” (2017), and “Leave the Door Open” with Silk Sonic (2021).
The Honolulu-born musician posted on Instagram, “Cmon @anderson._paak We did it!! Thank you everyone for supporting this song. Y’all really Came throoooougghhhhh. And we’re just getting started. Press play on #LeaveTheDoorOpen and let us all celebrate and romantically twerk together as one. #LetSilkSonicThrive.”
“Leave the Door Open” is Anderson .Paak’s first Hot 100 chart-topper. His previous peak was #89 in 2020 as a guest feature on Eminem’s “Lock It Up.” The self-described Big Tooth Bastard celebrated that major commercial accomplishment on Twitter.
Paak tweeted, “@brunomars WE DID IT BRO!!! It is now safe to wear your bell-bottoms all week!! #LeaveTheDoorOpen is the number 1 song in the country and I can’t thank y’all enough! @brunomars we poppin bottles in the Stu today I’m otw champ! AAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!”
“For me, Bootsy is the definition of a superstar, just for everything. The songs, the vibes…” said Mars in a March interview. “There are so many artists that you could see that grew up on him. And me and Andy being a couple of guys that just grew up loving that.”
Many people around the world are still mourning the untimely passing of Earl “DMX” Simmons. The It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot album creator died on April 2 from a reported heart attack possibly caused by a drug overdose.
Since DMX’s death, there have been a lot of conflicting reports connected to the late emcee/actor. For example, a meme began circulating on social media claiming Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter bought X’s master recordings in order to give those lucrative assets to his children.
Swizz Beatz, the longtime musical partner and close friend of DMX, publicly denied The Carters were involved in a plan to purchase those masters. The super-producer commented “Not true king” under an Instagram post about the story. The surviving relatives of DMX also addressed the matter.
A statement from Earl “DMX” Simmons’ family reads:
There have been a few rumors following our loved one, Earl Simmons’ passing that we’d like to clear up. No one has bought Earl’s masters. Additionally, we are not selling any merch or raising money for Earl’s funeral. If anyone is requesting for money for his funeral please be aware the person is a scammer. We will keep the public posted on funeral/memorial service arrangements.
DMX is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential Hip Hop artists of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The Yonkers-raised spitter scored five #1 albums on the Billboard 200, including It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot and Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood both reaching the pinnacle of the chart just seven months apart.
Throughout his career, DMX recorded hit collaborations with LL Cool J, Ma$e, Jay-Z, The Lox, Mary J. Blige, Lil Kim, Faith Evans, Sisqó, and other acts. He was nominated for numerous music industry awards. Simmons also starred in several movies such as Belly with Nas, Romeo Must Die with Aaliyah, Exit Wounds with Steven Seagal, and Cradle 2 the Grave with Jet Li.
Nasir “Nas” Jones has reportedly participated in over 188 funding rounds as a financier. The Hip Hop legend’s Queensbridge Venture Partners places him among the top celebrity investors in the country, and he supposedly has a net worth of $70 million.
Apparently, Nas got in early in with the cryptocurrency exchange known as Coinbase Global. That 2013 investment could land the Grammy winner and QVP between $35 million and $174 million when Coinbase goes public.
Financial insiders suspect Coinbase will be valued at over $100 billion when the company begins trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on April 14. Coinbase directly listed 114,850,769 shares of stock but did not propose a stock price.
Around 2013, Coinbase was valued at close to $143 million. The Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam-founded platform raised $25 million in series B funding led by the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz also known as a16z.
According to Yahoo, Nas is friends with Ben Horowitz, the co-founder of the Silicon Valley-based Andreessen Horowitz. The 54-year-old American businessman may have tipped off Nas about backing the Coinbase start-up years ago.
“I want to meet the people who are innovating in all different fields, and investing lets me do that,” said Nas in 2016. “I meet the people that are changing the game across all different industries, and I get to be there first at the ground level. It’s helped me to progress tremendously in my business.”
Besides Coinbase, Queensbridge Venture Partners also invested in other brands such as Genius, Dropbox, SeatGeek, Lyft, Bevel, and Ring. The “If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)” emcee and his QVP partners reportedly netted more than $40 million when Amazon acquired the home security company Ring for an estimated value of $1.2 billion to $1.8 billion in 2018.
Chicago-raised rhymer G Herbo made an appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast. The conversation included Herbo speaking to Gillie Da King and Wallo267 about dating in the Internet Age.
That particular topic began with the PTSD album creator talking about “groupies” on social media. According to Herbo, he would not be interested in seriously settling down with certain women he does not deem worthy of a relationship.
“The way women carry themselves on the internet, that s###’s cool, it might be fun, even if a n#### f### you, I’m not gonna want to be with you. I’ll never really make you what I got at home,” said Herbo.
The 25-year-old rapper continued, “Even if I was single right now, the s### that you see every day on the internet, I wouldn’t be with that. I wouldn’t want to build a family with none of that s###.”
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Gillie and Herbo made it clear they are not interested in pursuing a woman that publicly showcases her sexuality and her body. From that point, the discussion turned to the role men and women should play in a romantic partnership.
“N##### is lame, so they gonna let a woman really control them and dictate their pace and that ain’t really how it’s supposed to be,” expressed Herbo. “You’re supposed to be able to control the tempo. Especially in your relationship.”
The recording artist, also known as Swervo, added, “Not saying you be controlling or narcissistic, but you gotta be the man. It was never designed for the woman to be the alpha in the household. You can’t be a man that way. You can’t.”
G Herbo’s comments were similar to a point Boosie Badazz made back in February when the Louisiana-bred rapper said he would never marry a woman like Lori Harvey because she supposedly has a history with several famous men. Boosie stated he preferred a “good girl” over Harvey who is Michael B. Jordan’s current girlfriend.
For most of the day yesterday (March 12), Usher Raymond’s name was being dragged through the mud on social media. The R&B/Pop icon was accused of stiffing strip club dancers by tipping with fake money.
The online hysteria began after the Instagram account @beel0ove posted images of so-called “Usher Bucks” to her IG Story and tagged The Shade Room. The caption read, “Ladies what would you do if you danced all night for usher and he threw this??”
The person then called for Usher to get blasted on social media for allegedly not allowing the dancers at the club to trade in the “Usher Bucks” for real dollars. Apparently, @beel0ove was not telling the entire truth.
Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club in Las Vegas has publicly addressed the rumors. According to a representative for the establishment, Usher did not pay for his entertainment or bottle service with fake money.
“Usher was a true gentleman and a great guest at the club,” Sapphire director of marketing Greg Wilson told USA Today. “He and his crew converted thousands of real dollars to tip the girls dancing on the stage.”
While Usher and his entourage did seem to throw actual money inside Sapphire, there is speculation that the “Usher Bucks” left behind were essentially promotional flyers for a future gig. The 8-time Grammy winner announced a Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace which is set to begin in July.
@beel0ove later returned to Instagram to offer a follow-up statement about the situation. This time, the page seemingly walked back the accusations leveled against the “Love in This Club” performer and tried to put the blame for the fake news spreading across the internet on the public.
The post read:
Y’all hilarious. I’m entitled to ask any question I want!! I literally asked a question and y’all ran with it. If funny money is being thrown at an establishment where girls dance for [money]. It should have a trade in value period… but [never mind] lemme [shushing face emoji]. It was left behind for ‘promo’ [rolling on the floor laughing emoji].
The most outspoken of the three principals of the Rare Breed Entertainment brand, ARP has an edge over other league owners. In addition to being a strong businessman, he is also a skilled vlogger, unbiasedly breaking down battles from his competitors, analyzing the culture with a keen eye for the b#######, and most of all ether-ing battle rappers with a gang of receipts and a slick reserve of an OG.
We’ve seen him get loose before, but this week he has had the entire battle rap media landscape talking after he blasted on the veteran rapper, Serius Jones.
Serius Jones was supposed to appear on his “Max Out” card against Bigg K. However, he did not make the appearance due to some personal business. …Personal business that he and the RBE owner had discussed privately.
However, after Serius Jones was replaced by Bullpen rapper Clone, he took to social media to create a narrative that suggested the league did him dirty and wanted to do the culture dirty. Battle rap fans and media took the inference and ran with it. Jones played it up taking interviews to mislead the fans and drag the league owner that once was a lifeline for him — setting up his first battle after getting out of prison.
ARP let the lie drift until the “Max Out” card was completed— and turned out successfully. After his business was straight, he was ready to address the dumbsh*t.
Check out how he unpacked the Serius Jones debacle, clear up rumors that suggest other leagues contributed to the rapper’s shady action, and establish himself as the most venomous influencer in battle rap.
“Do you believe?” Bruh, after this video we definitely believe that you ain’t nothing to f*ck with.
By the way, here is Serius Jones’ response. You decide if ARP is right.
You I am a bit mystified by this situation with Meek Mill and Lil Snupe’s dad. Apparently, the father is upset at the state of the gravesite.
According to the Internet, Ll Snupe’s dad was in jail for 20 years and just got out. And one of the first orders of business for him was to go and visit his son‘s grave. Well, he was not happy as he walked with a bouquet of flowers, to lay on his son’s final resting place. He saw a dilapidated gravesite, that didn’t seem to have a headstone. He immediately begins to get angry and quiz a friend about Meek Mill’s relationship with his son. He says that Meek was wearing a Lil Snupe pendant as soon as 2020. And I guess, in his mind, that warrants something on the gravesite.
Not sure I am feeling Snupe Dad on this one. I think he. should continue to mourn and get his life together. If he did 20 in a box, he’s got a lot of work to do.
MURS is back with a new album and a fresh outlook on music!
The Los Angeles representative has a new, exciting album Love & Rockets Vol. 2: The Declaration with DJ.Fresh is a refreshing, honest look at life in Los Angeles. Songs like “The D.O.C.,” “GOATs”, “MURS In Retrograde” and the classic tale “Diana Doom/Wonder Woman”, among others weaves an amazing frank, authentic and visual look at the artist.
Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and the incomparable MURS have one of the illest conversations, where he talks about the changes in his life and his music. This is a must see interview that offers a fresh look at one of Los Angeles best Hip-Hop artists. A pandemic cannot stop the “Vegan-by-marriage” from serving this dope!
