Nicki Minaj represents the first female rapper to reach 1 billion streams on YouTube for a solo song, an incredible career milestone.
The hit song “Anaconda” struck the one billion views mark on YouTube.
“Anaconda” hit in 2014 as a single from Minaj’s third studio album, The Pinkprint, but this is not the first time she has gotten over a billion streams. “Anaconda” is her sixth video to surpass the 1 billion view mark, but the first all by herself.
“Anaconda” received 19 million views on Youtube within 24 hours, even though Minaj was criticized for the gratuitous sexual content. Nevertheless, Billboard magazine named the song the 13th greatest video of the decade.
Nicki Minaj has yet to win a Grammy despite her social clout.
Minaj has four studio albums and numerous mixtapes and singles. She was the first woman to have 100 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, garnered 18 top 10 hit records, among numerous accolades.
Norwegian singer PelleK just dropped a new single “Shadow Soul” featuring Tory Lanez
Per Fredrik “PelleK” Åsly is a 36 year old singer, songwriter and actor known for his vocal range which spans four octaves, and for having almost 4 million dedicated subscribers on YouTube. PelleK grew up in the small coastal city of Sandefjord, Norway, where from an early age, he acted in several kids and teen-television shows. After finishing school he worked many jobs while writing music at night, sharing his work with the world via the internet and through extensive touring in the U.S and Europe. PelleK quickly became Norway’s most subscribed musician on YouTube.
PelleK has acted in several TV-series and movies, including HBO’s “Vikings”, and has also composed and performed music for TV-series and games from around the world such as Saban’s Power Rangers, Magic: The Gathering, Path of Exile, League of Legends, Polkapets and Square Enix’ Lord of Vermillion.
On February 22, 2021 PelleK became the first person in the world to release a full music album as NFT. The album was entitled “Darken the Shadow” and sold out on OpenSea for $160,000 in less than 2 hours. Many of the worlds biggest bands and solo artists followed shortly after.
His latest single “Shadow Soul” features multi-platinum recording artist Tory Lanez and comes from his latest album “Darken the Shadow,” a concept album about the upcoming manga and anime with the same name.
Rod Wave has scored the biggest sales week for any rap act in 2021 to take SoulFly to the top of the Billboard 200 chart.
The new release debuts at number one with 130,000 first-week equivalent album units.
SoulFly is the hip-hop star’s first number one album.
“I’m one of those artists where… I feel like everybody’s human at the end of the day. Everybody got they own problems. Everybody goes through s##t. My music is reality music, ‘cause everybody has ups and downs,” Rod Wave told AllHipHop.com in a previous interview.
Justin Bieber’s Justice falls to two, while NF’s Clouds (The Mixtape) is a new entry at three.
Carrie Underwood’s gospel album My Savior, which she performed in full during an Easter Sunday virtual gig, is also new at four, while Morgan Wallen’s former number one, Dangerous: The Double Album, falls to five.
Rare Breed Entertainment bounced off April with their Max Out card continuing “brick by brick” to build the battle rap franchise’s cache.
Star-studded and highly anticipated, the event was not only the premiere of former Jive recording artist Cassidy on the league but was the first big room event since the 2020 coronavirus global pandemic brought the industry to a halt.
1SKS
The event started with the 1SKs featuring two one-round battles from Jay Breed VA vs Delvo and Super Black vs. Jay Lopez.
Jay Breed might be a small stick of dynamite, but when he gets lit — he is combustive. His energy and wordplay felt more seasoned than his diminutive resume reflects. While he ascended as the victor to Houston-backed Delvo, he did not totally body him. It was bad but nobody. Delvo performed well and deserves another look.
The next one-rounder was with Super Black and Jay Lopez. Lopez, who had recently suffered from a car collision (which stopped him from attending the press conference/ face-off), did not come to play any games.
The Milwaukee spit-kicker was the underdog as battle rap is usually character and personality-driven and his opponent has plenty of those makings. Also, Super Black is a vet and was expected to do what he is known to do: cook.
But that was not the case. The crowd not only was distracted but was not interested. Lopez took the win.
Black Compass Media analyst Tony Bro commented on the battle noting that the talent was exceptional and dubbing Jay Bread as one of them one’s to watch. He posted on Twitter, “Both were dope to me. They was treating this like the smoke break battle man smh. Jay Breed the 1SK MVP tho, he made me a fan today.”
Brooklyn’s Showout needed to prove his value to the culture during the Max Out event. His expressed interest was to embarrass his opponent, showing him why his career has been a bunch of hype. However, those plans were stopped short and Rosenberg Raw. Dressed in an all-red Phillies’ baseball jersey, he meticulously unpacked his Show’s character with humor and crowd-pleasers. The driving narrative of Raw’s performance was to poke fun at his reported sexuality and his former friendship with disgraced battle rapper, Adhi Boom.
The crowd seemed to hate Show by the end, and it impacted him greatly. He basically gave up and handed the well-deserved win to Raw. 3-0 The Philly Buhl.
ILL WILL VS. A WARD
This battle was fire. FIIIIIYYYYAAAAHHH and indeed the battle of the night (possibly a contender for the best ones of the year).
Ill Will came out the gate with straight attacks on A Ward’s race, religion, and his engagement with Blackness as a white Christian battle rapper. Without ever doing too much, Ill Will has the charm and talent to pull off just about any and everything that he puts his mind to. Getting A Ward up out of here was his objective.
However, A Ward ain’t no slouch. #TheChristiansAreHere
Just as much as the crowd loved Ill Will, they loved A Ward. Going second is dangerous for either one of these freestyle masters because of the power of rebuttals. And the Christian took full advantage of this. Blasting off his first-round with “off the domes” left and right.
But as mentioned previously, Ill Will has the same superpowers. He came back rebuttaling (four if we counting) and reminded the world (that’s been streaming battles for over 10 months) what it feels like to be in the room.
HE WAS ROCKING THE AUDIENCE LIKE A BREASTFEEDING MOTHER ROCKS HER NEW CHILD TO SLEEP.
The two were 1-1 going into the third. And this is where the Pontiac rapper took his foot off the gear a little. That doesn’t mean his material and delivery were not exceptional — of course, they were … it is Ill “MuthaFlucking” Will, but he stopped short. His third-round just was not as competitive as he was in either one or two. A Ward took advantage of this and made magic happen. He took this win with a solid 2-1 (but there is no debate if someone gives it to Ill Will). #CLASSIC
The most famous battle rappers do not want to battle people like Ill Will A. Ward.
The last thing you want random fans finding out is people like them exist.
When Jag was announced against O-Red, many saw this as a straight mismatch. But considering how the crowd let loose their boos, the “many” were right. They both were not great. If there is a winner, Jag maybe 2-1.
Many believe that it should not have been this close. O-Red was the first Champion of the Year just four titles ago. But the Jersey artist seemed unmotivated and discouraged once the crowd turned on him. Jag on the other hand came with the purpose of establishing himself within the modern era of battle rap. While he has definitely progressed since his Math battle, he is still not quite there.
Regardless of the bountiful levels of disrespect he crafts in his bars, Jag has to learn that levels are needed. Being able to rap is not enough when you are dealing with this level of performance. He has to find his own key to success in this space. Still, a victory over O-Red is a feather in his cap, even if he was not the O-Red that people usually tremble in front of.
BIGG K VS. CLONE
Originally, Bigg K was scheduled to battle Serius Jones but due to unfortunate circumstances, he was unable to partake in one of the biggest cards of the new year.
Luckily, the minds of Rare Breed Entertainment were able to secure another talent with only sevens days to go until the battle. The team tapped Bullpen battle league gunner, Clone to replace the vet. Clone versus Bigg K seemed to be a better battle.
And it was a good match-up. The junior emcee was able to sharpen his steel against one of RBE’s biggest stars. And Bigg K challenged the young buhl (or bull’s) pen, stepping it up. But unfortunately, it just wasn’t enough.
Bigg K, the anti-star, is a fan favorite and came to get busy. The Dawg is the top dog in the house that blood, sweat, and tears built. And he that for good reason — he takes everyone regardless of tier with the same level of aloof disregard that makes his opponents either feel disrespected or really insecure.
Bigg K took this with a 2-1 (possible 3-0), but it is important to note how well Clone did.
S/O to Clone for taking the battle on such short notice … and Salute to BiggK for not digging into the Mixtape bag and crafting his rounds for his opponent.
Very difficult to do on short notice and not stumble or choke … especially back on the big stage.
— BattleRapStats: bars.battlerapstats.com (@BattleRapStats) April 3, 2021
CASSIDY VS. HITMAN HOLLA
The main event of the night was Cassidy vs. Hitman Holla. Both artists have succeeded far beyond the typical battle rapper’s scope. It is out of this well of exceptional talent that this battle yielded attention from celebrities and commercial rap fans.
I’m dying to kno who win tht Cassidy vs Hitman battle
Hitman brought out his Brotherhood frats who were sprinkled throughout the venue. John John da Don took center stage with his best friend. K-Shine did a tribute to DMX. X-Factor and Tsu Surf were in the cut. Battle rap’s elite came out to support one of its own.
Cassidy might as well have rung out a Morrone’s truck single, popped out some freshly baked soft pretzels, cracked the Liberty Bell, and wrapped all that up in a chicken cheesesteak … for all throughout the club were Philly representatives rooting for their city’s son.
This battle will be debated.
Cassidy showed just why he went to Central High — he listened and learned new tips on how to update his style and craft rhymes for the crowd versus himself. BARS are back. While still a little long-winded, he was more than prepared.
Hitman definitely was prepared also. He was entertaining and demonstrated why he is in such high demand. His BET show and Wild ‘N Out acclaim could’ve had him “too Hollywood” to rock the crowd. But it didn’t. From his requested remix in round one to his special guests in round three, he emerged as the victor.
The rapper did fail to remove the “Hotel” chart-topper in some people’s eyes.
He was supposed to get Cass out of there. Instead, he let the “Hustler” get (or appear to get) a round on him in the first.
He is after all a commercial rapper, coming back to the sport after it got lit. Right? That would be wrong reasoning. One can tell that Cass loves the culture. He loves the rush of competition and seems to be on a crash course to getting a legitimate and resounding victory.
In our opinion, the second and the third went to Hitman, but there will surely be a lot of fans that will side with Cass based on preference. But with that 1-1 going into the 3rd and then ShowwOutt’s anticipated appearance and Nick Cannon surprise pop-out, it is hard not to give the former basketball player the W.
He was good and should rightly be proud of his performance. He definitely reminded us that he was a star. Check out how other battlers chimed in.
In This Battle Cassidy Seemingly Improved…And Holla Seemingly Declined..But I Still Got It Hitman 1st & 3rd..EDGE..Same Time He Didnt Finish The Job Cuz He Said Cassidy Would Never Battle Again..Im 100% Sure Cass Will Be Back
Just watched the @CASSIDY_LARSINY post interview and I just gained a lot more respect for him because he was humble and said things like "I'm still learning still trying to improve"..that's literally what we ALL just wanted to hear….and he's saying that coming off a WIN! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
But why are we making excuses for supposedly top tier battle rappers not being able to clearly wash someone who is not supposed to be on the same stage as them !! Cassidy is exposin the fact that them old era n##### are not good they basic and have fans !! NEW ERA https://t.co/P0IkMhcBsV
Rare Breed Entertainment can also take a bow. The Max Out card marks the official return of the big room and this league ushered it in like true thought and cultural leaders. BRAVO.
DMX is currently surrounded by his close family members, including his fiance Desiree Lindstrom, and mom, Arnett Simmons, and more support is on the way.
The rapper, born Earl Simmons, helped kick start the Ruff Ryders record label, which launched after the chart success of his debut 1998 album It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot.
Tomorrow April 5th, The Ruff Ryders To The Rescue Foundation will host a prayer vigil outside of the White Plains Hospital where DMX is being treated.
“We ask that you please keep Earl/DMX and us in your thoughts, wishes, and prayers as well as respect our privacy as we face these challenges,” DMX’s family told AllHipHop in a statement.
The prayer vigil is expected to kick off at 5:00 p.m., in front of the White Plains Hospital, which is located at 41 East Post Road in White Plains.
More trouble has stricken the doorsteps of Hip-Hop’s Trouble Man, Clifford “T.I.” Harris.
Three additional women have stepped forward to accuse the rapper and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris of sexual impropriety and assault.
The women have hired the attorney Tyrone A. Blackburn to represent their collective interests. The firm’s spokesperson shared that he was in conversations with “investigators from multiple jurisdictions to pursue criminal charges.”
One woman claims that once the two stars of VH1’s The Family Hustle reality show once “pulled out a pill and forced her to swallow it.”
She further alleges that their security took her phone while the three were in a South Beach hotel room. Then the “Whatever You Like” rapper “forced her to take a powdered substance from his finger.”
She continues her account by saying, “[Tiny] undressed her and proceeded to engage in sexual intercourse. She said her body was numb, the room was slowing down, and she could not consent.”
Their legal representation released a statement on behalf of the celebrity A-listers:
“My clients’ position remains the same. We are still waiting for the anonymous accusers to reveal themselves to the public and the Harrises. Their continued unwillingness and refusal to do so compromises and undermines every single allegation being made.”
In the midst of all of that drama with the City Girls, and Southside, Lil Uzi Vert did not have his Vision pink diamond in his forehead. He thinks I didn’t see it!
But the pink diamond, that cost about $24 million, was not there. Remember, at one point that big pink rock was bleeding as it was embedded directly into his skin. Furthermore the street started talking immediately about snatching it out of his head like Thanos did the vision. I’m not sure what the reason was, be at health or hood, but it’s not there. Don’t let southside get a hold of him with a pink diamond in his head! All the insurance in the world won’t get it back.
At any rate, I have not seen that he’s got it removed any where. In fact, the guy that gave him the implant is doing press! I hope he is keeping it real! By the way, there re claims that the diamond didn’t cost all that.
In other Lil Uzi Vert news, JT wanted to make sure that y’all stay out of their business, even though they were on Instagram live. But it seems like they are all good. The city girls are not going to break up over Lil Uzi Vert and JT made it clear that she and Young miami are still friends. Jeez. She’s really cussing out her own friends and fans.
Looks like Bobby Shmurda is trying to get his career off to a great start. The rapper who was released from jail this year, has made it clear that he is not going to get in any trouble. And what better way to not get any trouble than to record with an artist that doesn’t want that smoke. I kid, but Lil Uzi Vert is that guy. Musically, he is hitting all the right notes with the young people, and that’s exactly what Bobby Shmurda needs. We don’t need any craziness to get the FEDS talking or gang members on wax!
Here are the terms:
An 8 PM curfew
Substance abuse testing – no drugs or alcohol
Counseling for anger and aggression.
He must work.
Cannot fraternize with gang members
Now remember, Bobby Shmurda is still a young guy, but he was incarcerated for a fairly lengthy period – for us normal folk. In fact, Hip-Hop changed hands quite a few times since he went in. So when he comes out again with new music, it is going to have to hit the mark with the current climate of the culture. If he doesn’t, then it’s going to look bad in his going to find it difficult out here. Lil Uzi can help.
So, if you look at the video below you will see that the two of them are in the studio and here’s some audio for you to hear and judge. What do you think?
A variety of rappers celebrated the Easter holiday by chilling with friends and family or taking care of business.
On Saturday, Jeezy’s Street Dreamz Foundation teamed up with Tony Robbins to give out hundreds of bikes to inner-city children in Atlanta.
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Chance the Rapper made the holiday special, by giving away free groceries to those in need, in his hometown of Chicago. Chance’s non-profit, Social Works, provided dinner hams, mashed potatoes, pasta, and rice to the local community.
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Hardcore rapper 50 Cent took some time away from directing the upcoming highly anticipated B.M.F. series to kick it with his son Sire. Fif posted an adorable picture of him and his son, deviling some eggs along with a nice message to his fans.
Fellow Terror Squad member DJ Khaled sent some praises up to God on Easter Sunday – while revealing his highly anticipated new album Khaled Khaled is finished. The superstar producer sent a note of gratitude to his family and team for supporting him as he prepares to release his new album.
“Today I’m shooting my album cover and my album packaging. My team here to support me and my family’s here to support me for this big album Khaled Khaled,” DJ Khaled said. “It was storming, like hurricane weather. I went outside In that storm and I started praying. I started praying and meditating. I said God please man bring the light And if the light can’t come, Ima be the light. And I said light attracts light. Khaled Khaled the album’s coming, and I’m going to give you a light show.”
Griselda rapper Westside Gunn and Mach-Hommy dropped some brand new music with their new single “EasterGunn Day 4 Freestyle.”
The 9-minute long track has Westside Gunn and Mach-Hommy talking their s### over the RZA’s “Hollow Bones” instrumental. Westside Gunn also revealed that Mach-Hommy’s Pray For Haiti project is imminent.
Not to be outdone, Florida rapper Kodak Black also came through with a brand new track, properly titled “Easter in Miami.”
R&B superstar Chris Brown gave his fans an Easter treat when he promised to deliver some brand new music soon.
“If yall don’t hear from me, that doesn’t mean I’m not doing anything… The s### I got coming for yall is f###### 🔥 Just a reminder to smile and settle your thoughts today. We gon tap into that frequency…manifest your positivity,” Brown told his 78 million followers on Instagram this morning.
The biggest flex for Easter Sunday will come courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Timbaland.
Later on tonight, the Isley Brothers will take on Earth Wind and Fire in one of the most highly anticipated battles in their critically acclaimed Verzuz series.
Steve Harvey will host the epic face-off between the two legendary groups, which will kick off at 8:00 p.m. on Triller and the @verzuztv Instagram account.
Battle rap’s most reputable Mt. Rushmore candidate, Loaded Lux, is taking his artistry to the next level. As the current NFT movement burgeons, the Harlemite takes claim by launching his own auction.
On Friday, April 2, the wordsmith officially mints the NFT, “Birth of The Grey Hoodie”, a digitized commemoration of his seminal battle versus Young Miles.
While the digital asset is called “Grey Hoodie,” it has also created an alter ego that is as legendary as the complicated rhymes that he has become known for.
With the selling of “BOTGH” will be the NFT release from a battle rapper and most likely in the battle rap industry.
What makes it even deeper is that HE and his team, representing the artist’s own likeness and autonomous creation, are steering the ship into the future of the culture.
His team includes: Tiff Lux, Hassan Abaddon, and Kofi Ofori-Ansah/Aleph Media Network
The “BOTGH” will be a 1 of 1 edition, available for auction bid Tuesday, April 6 on the Foundation platform. The winner of the auction will also receive an autographed ‘Grey Hoodie’ from the official Loaded Lux merchandise store.
A pioneer in the culture, Lux hasn’t been jumping on a stage to compete in 2021. But what he has done is released a diss track that targeted all the emerging artists thinking they could take his rust crown. Needless to say … it goes untarnished.
The problem was, the woman thought Boosie was Flavor Flav, which didn’t go over too well with the Baton Rouge rapper, who refused to acknowledge the fan and kept on walking.
“I was just in the f###### airport, lady gonna be talking bout ‘Flavor Flav.’ I don’t look like no damn Flavor Flav. I look like Boosie…it’s too early in the morning for this s###. She said ‘Flavor Flav’ and I kept f###### walking. Flav you can’t f### with me man,” Boosie fumed.
Flavor Flav got wind of the mixup, and responded to Boosie in kind, saying the same thing happened to him as he was walking through a mall.
“Aye yo check this out I’m walking through the mall and m############ is running up to me talking about ‘Lil Boosie.’ I don’t look like no Lil Boosie If anything Lil Boosie you look like me. I was here first,” Flavor Flav said. “I’m a big fan of Lil Boosie but Boosie can’t f### with Flav for real,” Flav said.
Flav playfully reminded Boosie that he was “here first” and while Boosie was a legend in his own right, the legendary Public Enemy group member has stats.
“I got stats baby, I got stats. I like Lil Boosie man that’s my dude. He runs around smacking the s### out of people. Oh he’s a real n#### G, but he still can’t f### with Flav. I got the stats alright? Word to the bird.”
Rapper Rick Ross has been busy building his business empire, but he wants his fans to know that his music comes first.
Over the years, Rick Ross has evolved into a savvy entrepreneur with investments in companies like Wingstop, a telehealth medicine business called Jetdoc, and of course his signature liquor brand, Belaire.
Over the past several months, Rick Ross has been promising fans a new album, titled Richer Than I Ever Been.
Music remains the number one priority for the “Bawse,” who is arguably at the top of his game right now.
“I’m putting together an album For me. To me it ain’t even about paper it’s about reminding n##### of the word play I do the selection of production is unmatched it’s unparalleled with any other n####, you understand? I grew up listening to Reebie Jackson you all know who that is? Hell no n#### y’all only knew her brother [Michael].. That’s what I’m trying to tell you is details.
During an interview with Haute Living in November, Rozay explained why he decided to name the album Richer Than I Ever Been, and surprisingly, the concept for the multi-millionaires album is not just all about the benjamins.
“You have to be connected with yourself more than you ever have to be richer than you’ve ever been. Before you open up and allow someone else to love you, you have to love yourself,” Rick Ross explained.
So far, there is no release date for Richer Than I Ever Been.
Oh Man! What the hell us going on? Rap battles are supposed to be INSTEAD of fighting or shooting. So, it was weird to read that a gun came out at the Cass / Hitman Holla battle. First of all, this was a very volatile battle to begin with and if you saw the face-off, you know it was probably going to carry on to the stage. I watched bits and pieces. First of all, I heard Cassidy got like $225 THOUSAND bucks for his performance. I am in the wrong line of work! MC ILLSEED on the way!
Anyway, Hitman and Cass battle it out and whoever won is anybody’s opinion. I saw 2-1 Cass and I saw 2-1 Hitman. I Saw 3-0 Hit man. I saw it all. But, what somebody says they saw is a gun at the battle – and Cass pulled it? Well, what had happened was The Bloods were allegedly in the building on behalf of Hitman. Remember at the face-off Hitman came by himself – his brother wasn’t even there. And he became fearful that something was going to pop off. Well. He got his “bag” that allegedly had the blicky in it. It set the tone…
On stage, it seemed like the it was going to pop off. And it kinda did, but they were able to squash it.
A gun definitely did not come out though. I was told that it definitely was tense, but that did not happen thankfully.
Earlier this week, Benny posted a video of himself undergoing therapy as he recovers from a bullet wound to the leg, which he sustained when a group of goons attempted to snatch his diamond chain in a Walmart parking lot.
Benny is going the extra mile to heal, in anticipation of getting back out on the road to perform again, now that pandemic restrictions are easing up around the country.
The Buffalo, New York rapper wants to be in tip-top sheep for his upcoming outing, The Burden of Plugs tour, which will stop in 22 cities, including major markets like Philadelphia, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, and Las Vegas.
Benny just announced he would be trekking across the country for The Burden of Plugs tour, which kicks off on October 7th in Atlanta, Georgia, and ends in November, in Austin, Texas.
Benny addressed the overwhelming demand for his presence in cities that are not included on this run since some fans were complaining.
“Man y’all know I want to come to everybody’s city on this tour but, n####, I don’t map these dates out. Trust me, we gonna add more dates, so I might be in your city…relax,” Benny The Butcher told his overzealous fan base.
“It’s going to feel so good to get back to the people again,” the rapper continued. “We back in the venues.”
Take a look at the dates for Benny The Butcher’s Burden of The Plugs Tour below:
UPDATE: According to reports, DMX was never breathing on his own or off life support. His longterm lawyer recanted an initial statement made publicly on New York’s Pix11.
Meanwhile DMX’s family has issued a statement on the rapper’s condition.
We are issuing this statement to combat all the false and misleading reports that are circulating on social media. Last night Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons was rushed to the hospital after collapsing at home. At this time he remains in ICU in critical condition. Earl has been a warrior his entire life. This situation represents yet another road he must cross.
The Simmons Family appreciates the overwhelming outpouring of heartfelt love, encouragement, support and prayers for Earl. Earl is someone whose life and music has been a source of inspiration and strength to so many people around the world. It is reassuring to see his fans return that same passion and energy to him during his time of need.
Previous report:
DMX is back on life support.
However, the rapper going back to life support, after breathing on his own, is simply precaution. DMX, as reported by AllHipHop, was taken off life support and was breathing on his own. Still, as the night wanes on and he continues to fight for his life, DMX needs help to get through the night.
As a precautionary measure, to ensure the legendary rapper makes it through the night, DMX was put back on life support. He is still able to breath on his own, as previously reported by AllHipHop.
The family is resting and is able to to do so with their family member back on life support.
DMX’s family willingly put him back on life support as a precaution.
DMX suffered from a heart attack, which was exacerbated by drug use. The rapper’s addictions have been well documented.
The family is requesting that fans and family continue to pray for the icon.
DMX has given fans a litany of music and movies.
DMX dropped It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998) Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1998)… And Then There Was X (1999), The Great Depression (2001), Grand Champ (2003), Year of the Dog… Again (2006), and Undisputed (2012). He recently re-signed to Def Jam in 2019. As an actor, he appeared in movies like “Belly” (1998), “Romeo Must Die” (1998), “Exit Wounds” (2001), and most recently, “Fast and Fierce: Death Race.”
Sources with AllHipHop have said that many of DMX’s family members have been flying in to see the rapper in his time of need.
Most recently, DMX was taken off life support and was breathing on his own, as revealed by his attorney Murray Richman.
As always, we are praying for DMX, as our Hip-Hop family.
Tekashi69, who was vacationing in the Dominican Republic, was brutally honest – he is sad, and unhappy with his life.
“I’m sorry I been away from music. In all reality I’m not happy. The fame and the money doesn’t mean anything to me because it doesn’t bring me joy,” Tekashi69 said. “I say all this because when your chasing your dreams in life remember God comes first. Never lose sight of that. He blesses you in life because he sees the good in your heart and with that blessing you learn to bless others.”
Tekashi 6ix9ine also displayed his custom car collection and his expensive watches. The rapper was proud of the fact that he has earned over $20 million since being released from prison in April of 2020.
“Listen I know n##### be showing off they cars but I don’t believe these be their cars. Ya Heard? I believe them s#### be rentals, yaheard? Look at my f###### lineup,” the rapper said showing off his collection of pastel-colored Lamborghinis and Bentleys.
“I own all these s####. These my s####. I don’t rent from nobody. These my f###### cars but neither here nor there, yaheard? Listen y’all n##### tell Meek Mill come fight me. Tell Meek Mill I want to fight that n#### one on one. And don’t even gotta trip about money and all that cuz I got more money than a n####. Look at my lineup. Look at these watches. This is $250,000 to a $1 million a pop n####, look, I don’t gotta fake front for you n#####. These all my s####, these all my cars. And for y’all little n##### that be getting Lambo trucks? For every rapper that get a Lambo truck it’s cuz they can’t afford this s###,” Tekashi 69 bragged.
Tekashi 69’s notoriety and his ability to draw in millions of viewers to watch his infamous antics on social media, helped him land a $10 million deal with 10K Projects, just before he was released early from prison for testifying against the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is a hands-on type of dad. Usually.
This time, in celebration of his son Christian aka King Combs’ birthday, he skipped the in-person greetings and used technology to wish him a “Happy Birthday.”
The Empire recording artist and one of the heirs to Diddy’s massive estate was celebrating his 23rd trip around the sun in Los Angeles. However, pops had to work and could not get from his Miami trip to Cali in time to see him.
So what did he do?
First, he gave a loved-filled Instagram “ Happy happy happy birthday to my King, my son, my twin, my love @kingcombs!!! I love you with all my heart and soul forever and ever and ever!! Lets f###### go King!! 🖤✨💫”
And then he beamed in as a hologram…of course, he did.
The life-size 4K interactive display was created by PORTL.
According to TMZ, the Los Angeles-based tech-startup is said to be “the world’s first and only single passenger holoportation machine.” Holy macaroni. Diddy always got the new new before everyone else.
While his dad and his sisters Jessie, D’Lila, and Chance weren’t there (but also appeared as holograms), Kim Porter’s baby boy was joined by friends and family.
Some of his guests included Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Snoop’s son Cordell Broadus, Swae Lee, Winnie Harlow, and Young Thug.
Christian brought in his birthday vibing off a big joint for the summer. He and Future dropped the “Holdin’ Me Down” single and merch on March 25th.
Sean “Love” Combs is one of the most esteemed entrepreneurs in all of business – period.
The mogul, who has acknowledged that he only sleeps about four hours a night, still takes his mental health seriously, after some traumatic events on the road to fortune and fame.
Thanks to the legal skills of Johnnie Cochran, Combs beat the case and took his Bad Boy label to new heights with artists like Mase, Faith Evans, The Lox, Carl Thomas, and numerous others. Combs hit pay dirt when he launched his clothing line Sean John in 1998, as well as his liquor brand CIROC, in 2007.
There’s no doubt that an immense amount of stress and pressure comes along with running a billion-dollar business empire – in addition to being a great father to his six children.
Love, who is known to share nothing but positive affirmations on his social media accounts, revealed another trick He uses to keep his spirits high.
“Every Friday, I buy myself some balloons to makes sure that I stay happy,” Sean “Love” Combs revealed. “Because happiness is a choice. So whatever that is for you, you don’t have to buy yourself something, but always remember on a Friday, or a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, give yourself that reminder – be happy.”
After almost four decades in the music business, Love is still going strong.
Yesterday, Combs made headlines when he appeared as a hologram at his son Christian’s 23rd birthday, with celebrities like Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and others in attendance.
Megan Thee Stallion has unveiled her first collaboration with beauty brand Revlon.
In August of 2020, the 89-year-old company announced Megan Thee Stallion was the newest brand ambassador, joining celebs like Gal Gadot, Ashley Graham, Sofia Carson, Jessica Jung, Adwoa Aboah, and Eniola Abioro, who rep the business.
Earlier today (April 3rd), Meg announced that she is the face of Revlon’s new fragrance, Reign On.
“Hotties I am so excited to be the new face of @revlon’s Reign On Fragrance! This is the ultimate scent you NEED to have this Hot Girl Summer 👑#RevlonXMeg,” Megan wrote on her IG.
The new Reign On fragrance compliments other perfumes Revlon produces, including Ciara by Revlon, Charlie Red, and the Jean Nate brand, which has been around since the 1930s.
In a previous statement announcing their partnership, Megan Thee Stallion said working with Revlon would take her career to a new level – and she’s right.
“To me, the Revlon brand stands for both beauty and female strength and I’m excited to help define what that means to a new generation of women,” Megan Thee Stallion said in a press release.
The Game is up on this dude Chet Hanks aka Chet Haze.
I think Chet is going to have some real issues if he doesn’t stop playing. I can see him pressing charges asap if somebody cleans his clock. I can already see the headlines. “Chet Hanks Brutally Beaten Into Bushes By The Game.” LOL!
At any rate, The Game has taken exception to Chet Haze’s blatant fetishizing of Black women. What is is with this dude? He disrespects the culture in every way imaginable. Uses the N-Word. Talks in Jamaican Patois! He’s is now obsessing over Black women, calling for something called Black Queen Summer? Chet The Alleged Threat…why? Why is Chet doing all this?
Maybe just maybe he wants to deflect the attention from his ex claiming that he attacked her and called her “just a ghetto Black b##ch.” So, after he allegedly put hands on her he said nobody is gonna believe you because you are just a “Black b##ch.” He has accused her of stuff, but I don’t believe him – point blank. She is the one with the restraining order.
At any rate, some of the ladies have raised an eyebrow to The Game, but I am focused on “time to go back to becky bro” LOL! I cannot say if he means Black women or men regarding that “level of anger” with the second part.
I think…Chet is the mission until we talk to him.
F you and your white boy summer BS. I am the snow and an arctic breeze, MF!
