AllHipHop News) A judge has refused to allow the individual who orchestrated Tekashi 6ix9ine’s kidnapping to be released during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
And there is probably no one is happier about this decision than Tekashi 6ix9ine, who is currently out on home confinement and serving out the rest of his term from the comfort of his couch.
Anthony “Harv” Ellison, a high ranking member of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, is considered such a bad actor in society that regardless of his health concerns, the government can’t afford to let him out.
“His leadership role in an incredibly violent gang, his participation in a gunpoint kidnapping and robbery, and his horrific slashing of an unarmed and unsuspecting victim – all illustrate the continuing danger Ellison would pose to the community if his application were granted,” said prosecutor Michael Longyear.
Harv Ellison was convicted by a jury in October 2019 over the gunpoint kidnapping of Tekashi 6ix9ine, who exacted his revenge by testifying against his old gang and getting a slap on the wrist despite pleading guilty to multiple RICO charges.
(AllHipHop News) Rapper and mogul Drake has demonstrated that he cares about the millions of people who have been impacted by the novel coronavirus over the last few months.
He has joined various challenges, donating a few causes and even hosted the “Stronger Together,” “Tous Ensemble” special on Canadian television.
But in his last words during the broadcast, he revealed that while he has been helping others there are some who have helped him.*
“I want to send all my love, all my gratitude, all of my support out to the frontline workers, the first responders, the healthcare workers. I actually ended up in the hospital the other day due to a foot injury,” Drake revealed to the show’s viewers. “Just to see the morale, the smiles, the high spirits on everyone’s face that I got to encounter in that situation, despite everything going on, was just incredible to see people who have to leave their families every day and go to work amidst this crisis as dangerous as it is.”
The “Tootsie Slide” singer did not reveal the extent of his injuries. Instead, he opted to parrot the recommendations of various health professionals across the globe and saluted those abiding by their respective city’s quarantine restrictions.*
“To the people who are at home right now, abiding by the rules, self-isolating, who feel unaffected or not yet affected by the situation directly. I know it can still weigh on your mental health. I want to urge everybody that’s in their own space to find the silver lining in the times we’re living through right now,” Drake advised.
“Now is a time for self-reflection,” he continued. “I hope we all emerge better people, a more unified people.”
(AllHipHop News) Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is working to make fans’ dreams of a virtual beat battle between himself and fellow rap mogul Dr. Dre come true.
The Bad Boy Records founder, also known as P. Diddy, has emerged as a favorite to take part in a future round of the viral Verzuz challenge, created by producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, that pits two artists up against one another as they go hit-for-hit online.
Previous remote rounds launched to keep music fans engaged during the coronavirus pandemic, have featured hip-hop stars such as T-Pain and Lil Jon, RZA and DJ Premier, and most recently, Teddy Riley and Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, and Swizz recently suggested Diddy and Dre go head-to-head on Instagram Live for a real superstar clash, just like pay-per-view fights on TV.
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“We need Dr. Dre versus P. Diddy pay-per-view for the culture. Let’s bring the two kings in and give back to the people,” Swizz declared, insisting it would be a “celebration, not a battle”.
Diddy has since expressed his interest in getting involved, and he’s reached out to Dre to discuss the proposal.
“We’re definitely talking about it,” Diddy shared during an Instagram Live chat with rapper Fat Joe on Friday. “You heard it here. You heard it here on the show.”
(AllHipHop News) Soul icon Erykah Badu has dismissed fans’ hopes of a live-streamed music battle with Lauryn Hill because she is confident the singer/rapper would crush her.
Social media users have been dreaming up new pairings for the Instagram Live Verzuz series kickstarted by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland to entertain isolated music fans during the coronavirus pandemic.
And after R&B legends Teddy Riley and Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds went head-to-head in last week’s show, devotees began eying a hit-for-hit showdown between Badu and Hill.
However, Badu is adamant she wouldn’t stand a chance against former Fugees star Hill.
Responding to a Twitter follower who backed her over Hill, Badu made it clear she didn’t agree, simply remarking, “I’ll be pulverized.”
Hill has yet to comment on the suggested battle, during which artists are encouraged to play the biggest tracks of their careers so fans can determine who boasts the most hits.
Both stars are multi-Grammy Award winners, with 49-year-old Badu known for singles like “Love Of My Life,” “On & On,” “Didn’t Cha Know,” “Bag Lady,” and “Tyrone,” while 44-year-old Hill’s groundbreaking solo debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, spawned hits like “Ex-Factor,” “Everything is Everything,” and “Doo Wop (That Thing).”
She also boasts classic cuts such as “Ready or Not,” “Killing Me Softly,” and “Fu-Gee-La” with the Fugees.
(AllHipHop News) Post Malone’s virtual Nirvana tribute concert on Friday night raised over $500,000 for the United Nations Foundation’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
The rapper, who is a die-hard fan of Kurt Cobain’s band, was joined remotely by Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and two musician pals for the charity jam.
“What’s up, party people,” Malone said at the top of the live-streamed show. “We’re gonna play some Nirvana for you, and have some fun, and hopefully I don’t f##k up… Thank you to the gentlemen who wrote these beautiful songs.”
The 80-minute set featured several tracks from Nirvana’s classic album Nevermind, including “Lithium,” “Drain You,” and “Come As You Are,” as well as “Very Ape,” “Heart-Shaped Box,” and “About a Girl.”
Cobain’s widow Courtney Love gave the rap star her blessing to perform her late husband’s songs before the event went live and Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic live-tweeted during the live stream.
“I don’t think these fellows can play any better. They are on fire…!,” he tweeted. “I am holding emotions back the whole show.”
(AllHipHop News) The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan exceeded its goal of raising $100,000 at the BGCSM Virtual Fundraiser on April 23. More than $320,000 was collected to fund the BGCSM Virtual Club.
“We’re overwhelmed by the support we received from the community. Today was something our youth and families will never forget,” states Shawn H. Wilson, BGCSM President & CEO.
Wilson continues, “Tripling our fundraising goal demonstrates the importance of continuing to move forward regardless the circumstance. I think when people see you fighting and innovating to meet your mission they want to invest in that energy!”
With schools and afterschool programs closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BGCSM Virtual Club is providing daily programming and mental health breaks for youth ages 8-18 years old. The fundraiser mirrored the virtual club experience which included a live DJ, interactive games, and skill challenges.
In addition, Hip Hop artist “Big Sean” Anderson hosted a sixteen bars rap challenge for aspiring rappers in his hometown of Detroit. Jarvis-LaRue Brown, BGCSM Club Director of the Matilda R. Wilson Club, won a 30-minute A&R consultation with Omar Grant, the co-president of Roc Nation.
“I deeply appreciate everyone that participated in the Virtual Takeover to support and uplift the kids and families in our community,” says Big Sean, founder of the Sean Anderson Foundation. “It was a fun-filled event and I am happy to have been able to be a part of it. Blessings to you all.”
Besides providing daily virtual programming for young people, all proceeds from the BGCSM Virtual Fundraiser will also support family wellness checks and facilitate plans to reopen select Clubs for essential workers. Celebrities such asChris “Ludacris” Bridges, Hill Harper, Jerome Bettis, and Rick Mahorn assisted with the online charity event.
“We all have the responsibility to TURN BACK, REACH BACK, and GIVE BACK,” offers Bridges, The Ludacris Foundation founder, in a statement. “That’s why I’m so happy to partner with Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan on the Virtual Club. They share our desire to help youth succeed and provide them with a hand up.”
(AllHipHop News) Kodak Black is currently serving a 46-month sentence after pleading guilty to federal gun charges in 2019. The South Florida native has used social media to blast the prison system for allegations of abuse and lack of protection.
Over the last 24 hours, Kodak’s verified Instagram account has aimed at getting the attention of the White House. President of the United States Donald Trump and Fort Lauderdale-area attorney Bradford Cohen were tagged in the post.
The IG message reads:
@lawronin, tell donald trump to pull-up on me, i got a brilliant idea. I thought of something back in Miami but I dismissed it kuz i b thinking i’m crazy sometimes. This sh*t keeps following me tho! This ain’t got nothing to do with my wrongful conviction, come see me i got my corona mask on. @realdonaldtrump if it’s not worth anything, you can kill me! I’m ill forreal.
Trump has been preoccupied with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in the United States. The number of positive coronavirus cases in the country is approaching 1 million with more than 55,000 COVID-19 related deaths reported so far.
Over the weekend, Trump was forced to backtrack from his dangerous suggestion of possibly injecting household disinfectants into people’s bodies to cure coronavirus. He later claimed the statement was sarcasm which also drew criticism for either being a blatant lie or insensitive for joking while Americans are dying from the disease.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump is not the only person Kodak Black is looking to unite with in the near future. Additionally, the 22-year-old Dying to Live album creator publicly reached out to Hip Hop icon Nas on Instagram for a feature.
Black wrote in the IG caption:
I’m ILL Forreal.. @nas Greetings King! I Got This Song I Need You On. I Said Please Homie! Whenever You Get A Chance Listen To It & Jump On It Fam. I’m ILL like You! P.S. I Just Sent It To You.
(AllHipHop News) It has been nearly two years since Teyana Taylor released her well-received sophomore album, K.T.S.E. (Keep That Same Energy). The Harlem vocalist is almost ready to let loose her next LP.
“We’ve been working on the album. The album is done – that’s why I look crazy right now. Before I got on with y’all, we literally just did the listening of the album. Y’all gonna be so happy,” said Taylor while hosting a Q&A with her fans on Red Bull Music’s Instagram account.
She went live on IG following the Assembly Required: Teyana Taylor’s House Of Petunia viewing party on April 23. The virtual event was centered around the documentary about Teyana Taylor’s Red Bull Music Festival concert.
It appears TT3 will be deeply rooted in R&B. Taylor stated, “This album is definitely more of a vibe. I don’t really do fast songs like that. There are some head boppers. It’s not super-fast. You can dance and you can cry and you can ride.”
In addition, Taylor’s discography consists of 2014’s VII. She has also dropped the mixtapes From a Planet Called Harlem and The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor. Plus, the singer-songwriter contributed to G.O.O.D Music’s Cruel Summer compilation.
(AllHipHop News) There might be an official song in the vaults that has verses from former rivals Lil Wayne and Young Thug. Yesterday, Chance The Rapper teased a surprise collaboration with Weezy and Thugger.
Over the last week, Chance has been uploading music to his Instagram account. The eighth so-called “Instagram Song” arrived on Sunday. Lil Wayne and Young Thug’s respective voices can be heard on the track.
The southern rappers were once involved in a highly publicized feud which included Thug announcing his Barter 6 mixtape as an apparent homage to his idol’s classic LPs. However, Wayne took the move as disrespectful since he was in the middle of a label dispute with Cash Money head Bryan “Birdman” Williams who was backing Thug at the time.
Then in 2015, Jimmy “PeeWee Roscoe” Winfrey, an associate of Young Thug, was arrested for allegedly shooting up Lil Wayne’s tour bus in Atlanta. Winfrey eventually agreed to a plea deal and sentenced to 10 years in prison before his conviction was overturned by the Georgia Supreme Court.
Chance The Rapper has a history of working with both Lil Wayne and Young Thug, separately. Weezy appeared on the Chicago wordsmith’s “No Problem” single. They also teamed up with DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, and Quavo for the #1 hit “I’m the One.”
The 2016 mixtape Coloring Book was home to “No Problem” as well as the track titled “Mixtape” featuring Young Thug and Lil Yachty. In addition, Chano and Thugger connected for the loosie SoundCloud record “Big B’s” in 2017.
Lil Wayne and Young Thug have been on a song together in the past. The Hip Hop legend and the YSL boss collaborated for the 2014 London On da Track-produced “Take Kare” which was supposed to be a single for the eventually shelved Rich Gang 2 project.
(AllHipHop News) Blame It on Baby is the latest #1 album on the Billboard 200. That accomplishment gave DaBaby his second chart-topper in six months, following the #1 debut of Kirk in 2019.
DaBaby’s third studio LP includes features from Quavo, Roddy Ricch, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Ashanti, and Megan Thee Stallion. The North Carolina native also recruited Future and JetsonMade for “Lightskin S###.”
Apparently, two other Hip Hop stars could have appeared on track 3 of Blame It on Baby. DaBaby spoke to Apple Music’s Ebro Darden about his original plans for “Lightskin Sh*t.”
“There were only a few voices I wanted to hear on there. I was either gonna put Young Thug or Future, or maybe one more. I maybe would’ve put Drake on there,” said DaBaby.
The product of Charlotte added, “I reached out to all three of them, and Future sent it right back. I had just did the ‘Life Is Good’ remix. He hit me about that and I sent it straight back to him. He returned the favor.”
Over the last year, DaBaby dropped three different full-length projects. When Darden mentioned the rapper’s quick musical turnaround, DaBaby replied, “You’re asking if I’m gonna drop another album? Damn right… I can’t not do that. I gotta put out more.”
(AllHipHop News) YoungBoy Never Broke Again is on pace to earn his second #1 album. The southern rapper, also known as NBA YoungBoy, is projected to lead the next Billboard 200 chart.
NBA YoungBoy has been in the news a lot lately for topics other than music. His girlfriend, YaYa Mayweather, was arrested for allegedly stabbing the mother of YoungBoy’s child.
Last week, YoungBoy tweeted that he would “never release a song/album again” until he was in a “better situation.” It appears the 20-year-old rapper has deactivated his Twitter and Instagram accounts.
Another YoungBoy social media post from this month mentioned suicide. He was also involved in a very public beef with incarcerated rapper Kodak Black and his crew.
(AllHipHop News) Megan Thee Stallion is linking up popular clothing brand Fashion Nova for an exclusive clothing line in the near future.
According to Click2Houston, the rap hottie is partnering with Fashion Nova to release a line of jeans, specifically for fellow tall girls who have trouble finding jeans that are long enough.
The rapper who stands at 5’10, has been vocal about her height throughout her career, hence the meaning behind her stage name.
Megan posted a photo on Instagram last week wearing Fashion Nova jeans and a fan asked the rapper in the comments what size jeans she wears “some times I wear an 11 and their jeans always fit my butt perfectly but it’s really a gamble with the length lol,” she wrote.
“When the world goes back to normal I’m working with them to make longer jeans for us tall girls,” she concluded with a heart emoji.
Several fans wrote back to the comment in the Instagram post in excitement about the news.”Ily Meg!! Us tall gals appreciate you,” one fan wrote.
Fans should stay tuned for more details about the Megan Thee Stallion and Fashion Nova collab once the pandemic subsides.
(AllHipHop News) Escobar Restaurant and Tapas customers will have to wait a little bit longer before they can dine at their locations again.
2 Chainz is the co-owner of two Atlanta restaurants, Escobar Restaurant and Tapas, with Snoop Dillard.
The Atlanta restaurants temporarily shut down due to COVID-19, where sales at both locations have been down 95% and were forced to furlough around 80% of its staff.
2 Chainz and Dillard had plans to reopen the restaurants for dine-in service this Monday with new safety guidelines, but Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms spoke to Tamron Hall on the Tamron Hall Show with an update.
The rapper informed Mayor Lance Bottoms that he will not be reopening his restaurants due to concerns of putting employees at risk during the pandemic.
“After careful consideration, we are not going to open our restaurants on Monday. It has not officially been decided when we will start having dine-in service,” Dillard said.
While 2 Chainz and Snoop Dillard don’t have a date when their Esocbar restaurants will be open to the public again, the pair still plan to give back to the community.
They recently donated hundreds of meals to medical workers at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale. Both 2 Chainz and Dillard say more donations are on the way.
Additional reporting by Seleah Simone (@seleahsimone)
(AllHipHop News) Black Ink Crew’s Ceaser Emanuel is branching out from the tattoo world and stepping into the music lane.
Ceasar, who owns multiple Black Ink tattoo parlors, has plans to conquer the music industry next.
“I feel like the music industry is only the next step, feel me, of many steps. I feel like in the music industry, tattooing and hip-hop goes hand in hand,” Ceasar told AllHipHop.com.
The tattoo artist plans to start his own record label and the platform to put the talented people he knows on.
“I’m doing it to help my family, people that’s close to me, get out there in the music industry because you’re the same people that helped me to get out there in the tattoo industry,” states Ceasar.
The Black Ink Crew star’s first artist is 3TN, who dropped a single called “Picasso” featuring Money Bagg Yo.
In addition to working on bringing his record mogul dreams to life, Ceasar is also currently dabbling his hands in fashion.
His clothing line A Beautiful Death will be launching new items come June 2020. Ceasar posted a behind the scenes trailer previewing what’s to come.
“This Black Ink music thing is going to be something big. I feel like this is my next step in my evolution and for me to sit down with Diddy and the Jay-Z’s of this world,” Ceasar said.
(AllHipHop Rumors) Agallah and Griselda were at war! I mean, no bodies were dropping, but it certainly seemed like it could. A New York rap beef has come to an end, thankfully. Some of you may be tuned in and some of you may not. But OG rap lord Agallah was basically going into all-out war with Griselda! It was all over nothing when you think about it. But for a second, it was real. The BK OG dropped “F##k You” in March and it seemed like every BAR was aimed at Griselda. Well, enough of that! This is over. Conway The Machine and Agallah had a convo and ended it, once and for all. I had heard earlier that Flee Lord and Ag had talked too so that was the earlier ending of the beef.
But, check this out where Conway says it himself, how he wants everybody to eat and do well. That’s good to know.
During a Zoom chat with fellow Geto Boys member Willie D, the Houston rapper shared the severity of his condition.
With a dialysis port attached to his chest, Scarface explained his battle with the virus and his relapse.
“I fought COVID double bilateral pneumonia in both lungs, and kidney failure in my house,” Scarface said. “I went back to the hospital. I just got out of the hospital Monday.”
Scarface went into detail about doctors informing him to change his diet, in addition to other orders to follow during this time.
He stated, “I gotta change my entire diet. I gotta do dialysis four times a week, three hours a day. That’s taking all of my blood out, cleaning it, and putting it back in my body. Before the COVID, I never had kidney problems before.”
Scarface told Willie D that he didn’t want to go to the hospital with the coronavirus because of his fear of being put on a ventilator.
“I woulda rather died at home,” he blatantly told Willie. He delved deeper about his symptoms including the scary reality of his kidneys failing.
“I couldn’t keep food down, I couldn’t get comfortable, I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t stay woke, I could not breathe. It was the worst time of my life. I was inches away from death and if you let the doctors tell it, they don’t know how I survived,” Scarface revealed.
Scarface explained that his COVID-19 diagnosis opened up his eyes and made him appreciate life more.
He also shared his thoughts on states like Texas and Georgia opening up their states, despite the ongoing pandemic. “Our life don’t mean s##t to them and we should take that s##t into consideration when we make out moves.”
The pair went more into detail about Scarface’s condition and the severity of the illness, the possibility of the rapper having a kidney transplant, Trump’s handling of the pandemic, and more.
Additional reporting by Marvin “Shadi” Powers (@ogshadipowers)
Throughout the history of time, some of our greatest artists, geniuses, and creators have been labeled and judged by the general public.
Jhonni Blaze, a voluptuous modern-day muse, has become a recognizable celebrity, in her own right, thanks to her appearances on “Love & Hip Hop New York” and “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta.”
Johnni has gone from being the “turn up queen” on “Love & Hip Hop New York” to becoming a multi-millionaire thanks to her various business ventures, including her successful OnlyFans page and a brand new track titled “Yea.”
Before thousands of jobless and quarantined amateurs turned to the platform to cam during the quarantine, Jhonni was earning millions with her risque videos.
Jhonni also took down a $25,000 bag last week, when she was crowned the winner of Tory Lanez twerking contest on his hit show Quarantine Radio after putting a hookah pipe between her bunz to the Toronto rap star’s utter amazement.
Jhonni Blaze has arrived, like it or not and she really, “don’t give a f##k” as she so colorfully puts it, she’s not here to do it nobody’s way but her own.
Jhonni Blaze wants everyone to know that she is not defined by her role on “Love & Hip Hop.” Take a look at this Q&A the rapper about her new single “Yea?”, twerking for Tory Lanez and more.
AllHipHop: Now I want to talk about, you know this Quarantine Radio twerk work off and you winning. Why? You came in like a vet, they got mad.
Jhonni Blaze: No it’s me. It’s just me. When you’re so confident in yourself and you know what you’re worth and you know what you stand for, it’s just, it is what it is. I stand on what I’m saying. I’m that b##ch. I am that girl. I’m her, I’m Jhonni Blaze. That is me.
It’s like, people can be intimidated by that because they don’t think that much highly of themselves. Somebody that thinks lower of themselves and see somebody with a high spirit and good energy and all that s##t. They’re like, “Well, damn.” But they’re not realizing that they need to look within themselves.
I didn’t do anything to nobody. I wanted $25,000 and I was like, “Oh you can give half to COVID, then I gave the rest to cancer patient like a hospital and stuff because my mom had cancer and she beat it three times. That was my motive. That was genuine from my heart and it’s just like the girls just went left… I used to be just in the strip world and be like, “Oh I’m going to just strip and make my money and not…” What are you doing? What are you doing after that? And maybe that’s all they know. Just dancing and partying and freaking posting and just being popular. I’m bigger than that and that’s not that I’m bigger than them, I’m bigger than that.
AllHipHop: Yeah but a bigger cause, a bigger calling.
Jhonni Blaze: My whole thing of twerking on Tory Lanez Live was to get people’s attention. You do something to bring people in because attention span for a human being is like that.
AllHipHop: Especially with social media, it’s so short.
Jhonni Blaze: You know what I’m saying? Yeah. Like Amber Rose, she went and put her damn hand on her v##### and then that was the topic, and then the next thing you know, Mariah Carey’s sung one of her favorite songs in the world and now that’s popular. It’s attention span. Like that’s it. We forget about it. With me is just really building and freaking just going out there. When they did that to me, I was just like, bro, I got bigger s##t. If y’all want to talk about some singing, it’s, play the piano. Honey, we could go at this all day and that’s my speed because I like s##t like that. That’s my heart, that’s my passion.
But I’m not about to argue with nobody about some twerk contest that I won and I gave my money away. I’m not that. I won’t sit on it. My main thing when people came back to my page on live, it was like, “Well, let’s see if Jhonni is going to black out. I was up there listening to EDM music and Etta James. I’m different, I just don’t care about anything negative. If it’s negative, I don’t want to be a part of it.
AllHipHop: Now, here’s my question. Right? You won and you killed it. I don’t know if you want to talk any further about this, but do you feel like, well, was there any point in which Tory was like, “Jhonni, I think you’re f##king hot” and maybe wanted to take it a step further…
Jhonni Blaze: No, me and Tory will always be friends. I think people from my history either know not to play with me or even just be like…and its not like, Oh, I’ll black out on or nothing. It’s just like-
AllHipHop: They know boundaries.
Jhonni Blaze: Yes. She’s just cool and Tory’s like that. You know what I’m saying.
AllHipHop: He seems to be.
Jhonni Blaze: Yeah, I have somebody I talk to and I don’t tell nobody. I refuse to tell nobody because I cherish it and it’s important to me and that person means a lot to me. And every time I expose or show my relationships or somebody-
AllHipHop: Yeah, it could go downhill.
Jhonni Blaze: My own people, I’m thinking my friends is DM’in the person or they’re following them, or they’re saying something that they already know about me and I just don’t… I mean the person already knows everything about me, but it’s just I don’t want nothing negative coming my way. I don’t care about nothing else but my family, my money, my time and my music. If it’s not that, I ain’t worried about it.
AllHipHop: So, we have a question… What’s the biggest misconception of you?
Jhonni Blaze: S##t, I don’t know, a bunch of stuff. I don’t know, I don’t really look into what people, what their misconception of me is.
AllHipHop: So what are you working on now? What is new coming from Jhonni?
Jhonni Blaze: I already did my project. I was supposed to been dropped it last month, but all this stuff going on, I just spaced it out a little bit and still can drop an EP, but I’m still recording. So, I dropped a single, “Yea” and then now we’re pushing that and then we’ll probably drop one more single and then push out. But I’m just recording. It’s all about just making hits and making them matter and not just recording just to record.
AllHipHop: Right. I have a question for you, what’s your favorite song to sing when you’re just in your house cleaning?
Jhonni Blaze: Mariah Carey, “Vision Of Love.”
AllHipHop: No way. Oh my God. Can we get a little, little something from you?
Jhonni Blaze: My dad used to make me sing this song when I was a kid and I knew that my voice wasn’t strong enough yet. So, over time I was like, “I got it.” But it’s a Mariah Carey song.
AllHipHop: I feel like you definitely spent years proving yourself or maybe not meaning to, but feeling like you had to. I think you also spent years trying to maybe rebuild some sort of reputation.
Jhonni Blaze: Yeah, just rebranding. It’s not for anybody else’s it’s for myself. The best thing in life with careers and your life and stuff like that, is you building. The biggest thing you have to focus on is mental. So, my biggest change for me was my mental health. Just focusing on what matters, what do I love, what’s my passion, am I willing to give up things. And I actually gave up stripping and found the OnlyFans. And I’m like, well you know what? Now I’m not in a strip club no more, so nobody gets to come there. I could just twerk, do twerk videos…
AllHipHop: So, what does the rest of this year look like? I mean, obviously we don’t really know. We have COVID and all this other stuff, but-
Jhonni Blaze: S##t. I do. Making money…. social media, marketing… Marketing guru. I don’t think nobody should ever let it stop you.
(AllHipHop News) Ty Dolla $ign suffered a major loss this weekend.
The LA rapper shared on Instagram that his grandmother passed away on Saturday morning.
Ty Dolla $ign wrote a heartfelt message about his “goggie” in a long post, mourning the loss.
“My goggie passed this morning ! With out her there would be no me !” he wrote. He thanked his grandmother for helping raise him and her belief in his musical dream.
“Thank ya for everything from just being my grandma helping raise us letting me have the back room at the house for my studio and playing my music at all times of night and day trynna find my sound to giving me your room when @jailynncrystal was born and helping me get on my feet !” he said.
“Didn’t matter who it was u always looked out for all of our friends as well ! You’d give your last dollar to any of us ! I can go on for hours about how great of a soul u r and how much of a impact u made on so many of us ! I love u and will hold u close in my heart forever.”
He then concluded the post with, “1928-2020 u outlived everyone turnt up the whole time.”
Ty Dolla $ign also shared a song on Soundcloud called “Claudina Ave” dedicated to his grandmother.
Interpolating Whitney Houston’s “My Love Is Your Love” in the chorus, Ty sings “You showed me patience and you taught me, love don’t judge you it just make you better.”
In addition to Ty, the record features his cousin Ant Clemons and other relatives reminiscing on good times with their grandmother. Read the Instagram post and listen to “Claudina Ave” honoring the rapper’s grandma down below.
