(AllHipHop News) Last October, Kiari “Offset” Cephus announced he is hosting and executive producing a new car series called Skrrt with Offset on Quibi. Yesterday, the streaming service released an official trailer for the forthcoming program.
The 60-second clip highlights Offset exploring various vehicles with fellow musicians T-Pain, Chance The Rapper, and Lil Yachty as well as famed designer Dapper Dan. Set’s wife, Cardi B, and his Migos comrade, Quavo, show up in the video too.
Quality Control Music executives Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas are also credited as executive producers for Skrrt with Offset. The show is scheduled to debut on April 6 with the launch of Quibi.
Entertainment industry heavyweight Jeffrey Katzenberg founded Quibi in 2018. The short-form mobile video platform will be home to other original content by Chance The Rapper, Drake, Usher, 50 Cent, Kevin Hart, Eric Andre, and more.
(AllHipHop News) After 11 consecutive weeks, Roddy Ricch no longer controls the #1 position on the Hot 100 chart. The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” took over the top spot from Ricch’s “The Box.”
Additionally, The Weeknd saw all 14 tracks from his No. 1 album, After Hours, make it onto the Hot 100 this week. His former No. 1 single “Heartless” jumped from #16 to #4 on the latest Billboard rankings. The Canadian singer now has five career Number Ones.
#28, "Too Late" #32, "Snowchild" #39, "Escape From L.A." #41, "Save Your Tears" #45, "Faith" #69, "Repeat After Me (Interlude)" #80, "Until I Bleed Out"
Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye has charted a total of 14 songs on the Hot 100 in 2020. He has the third-most entries this year behind Lil Uzi Vert (34) and Lil Baby (19). “Blinding Lights” is also #1 on the Hot R&B Songs chart and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” slipped to #2 on the latest Hot 100. However, Ricch’s smash hit remains at #1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart for the 13th week. Post Malone’s “Circles” (#5) and Future’s “Life Is Good” featuring Drake (#6) remained in the Hot 100’s Top 10.
(AllHipHop News) Before she became a chart-topping rapper, Cardi B built a following on social media with funny viral videos and hilarious hot takes. Apparently, the star’s comedic side went over some people’s heads.
Cardi spent last weekend sharing her thoughts on Twitter about Netflix’s#### docuseries TigerKing: Murder, Mayhem and Madness. At one point, the Bronx native made it clear she is a fan of ex-private zoo owner/convicted criminal Joseph “Joe Exotic” Maldonado-Passage.
Bout to start a gofundme account for Joe .He shall be free.
Joe Exotic is currently serving 22 years in federal prison for murder-for-hire and various wildlife violations. After watching the show, Cardi tweeted, “Bout to start a gofundme account for Joe. He shall be free.”
Numerous entertainment and mainstream news outlets reported Cardi was really attempting to set-up a crowdfunding campaign for the former owner of the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma. She never actually started the GoFundMe.
Cardi returned to Twitter last night to clarify that she was joking about financially supporting Joe Exotic. The Grammy winner wrote, “Omg I was just playing I do love him tho and he deff needed better representation. oooooooooooooooooo here Kitty Kitty.”
Omg 😩😩😩😂😂I was just playing 🥴I do love him tho and he deff needed better representation .oooooooooooooooooo here Kitty Kitty https://t.co/cstMiCrMUb
(AllHipHop Music) The accompanying visual earned well over 60 million views and he later became one of the first signees to land a deal with the then restructured Asylum Records. What followed was a whirlwind of praise from fans and critics alike. Sada Baby’s 2019 release ‘Bartier Bounty’ landed on Billboard’s Best Albums of 2019 list.
With 2020 in full swing, the meteoric rise of Sada Baby continues with the release of his latest project Skuba Sada 2, which spawned visuals such as “Aktivated” and The Gap Band-sampled “Slide.”
Looking to up the ante once more, Sada Baby has returned with his menacing music video for “Outside” co-starring Highbridge The Label’s TrapManny.
Check “out Skuba Sada 2” which is available on all streaming services, and keep a lookout for Sada Baby’s highly anticipated debut album which is slated for release later this year.
In the meantime, watch what happens when Detroit meets The Bronx in the visual for “Outside.”
(AllHipHop News) DJ Khaled is providing much-needed supplies to front line health care workers who are fighting a global pandemic.
The producer and his wife Nicole Tuck just announced the We The Best Foundation are supporting two organizations working to help health coworkers on the front lines.
Khaled has linked up with Direct Relief Direct Relief, an organization that has been created to get protective gear, N95 masks, surgical masks, isolation gowns, gloves, face shields, and sanitizers into the hands of the frontline health workers.
DJ Khaled decided to spring into action when he heard the story of Miami based designer Gelareh Mizrahi’s story, whose brother is on the front lines in a Brooklyn Hospital.
So far, DJ Khaled and his wife’s efforts have resulted in over 10,000 masks, gloves, and dozens of PPE kits for healthcare workers.
“Helping our local community when and where we can has always been our mission since we started the We The Best Foundation back in 2018. By partnering with Direct Relief, Nicole and I are able to reach the medical staff who are most at risk in local hospitals in New York and Miami. It’s important to us to take care of those who take care of us., said DJ Khaled.
Khaled’s non-profit We The Best is also partnered with a California-based company called simplehuman, which will supply thousands of hands-free soap dispensers to communities starting in their hometown of Los Angeles and expanding across the nation.
(AllHipHop News) Kodak Black has been sentenced to 12 months in jail in a case that took place in Niagara County. The lawyer for the rapper made the revelation on March 30.
Kodak Black has been sentenced to an attempted second-degree criminal possession of a weapon charge where they pleaded guilty to earlier in the month. The rapper tried to cross the United States border into Canada.
The good news for Kodak is that the time will run concurrent to his existing 46-month federal sentence for illegally purchasing a gun.
Lawyer Bradford Cohen made the startling revelation in his social media. “It was registered and legal to one of the other individuals he was with, they agreed to 12 month to run concurrent with his current sentence,” Cohen said,
(AllHipHop Rumors) I thought 50 Cent was chilling! But I guess not! The G-Unit mogul really jumped in on Drake’s cute son, even though we are in the middle of a pandemic
I have to say, there are plenty of people that allege 50 is NOT dissing Drake or the baby. That would be really low so maybe it is just a weird compliment saying the baby boy looks like his Jewish granny. There are many worse things 50 could say. I guess my thing is why say something that could be misinterpreted.
“2AM” by Adrian Marcel and Sage The Gemini will never get old.
Hailing from Oakland, Adrian exploded onto the scene with his Bay Area smash, taking over radio airwaves, clubs, and functions all across the world.
Adrian describes himself as “a jack of all trades.” Whether he’s singing, songwriting, composing, acting, or being the CEO of his own company Third Voice Music Group, the 29-year-old puts his heart in each endeavor. When it comes to the R&B game, Adrian aims to be at the very top — implementing his soulful roots into each record he creates.
His last album, 98th, is a testament to his roots in Oakland. In addition, it marks his departure from his major-label deal as he steps into and embraces his newfound independence.
In addition to his acting endeavors (he played James Debarge in ‘The Bobby DeBarge Story’), Adrian Marcel is a husband and father to three beautiful children.
AllHipHop: What’s the significance in your company/label, Third Voice Music Group?
Adrian Marcel: As a singer, especially an R&B singer, you have 3 different phases to your voice. You have your chest voice. You have your head voice. Then right in the middle, you have your third voice. It’s right when you’re in between the two. I learned it when I was taking vocal lessons back in the day as a kid. It always stuck with me.
AllHipHop: You’re from Oakland, what were you seeing growing up?
Adrian Marcel: For me honestly, growing up in Oakland was cool man. A lot of people give Oakland a bad rep, there’s always crazy s##t going on. But at the same time, I always say that I’m a product of that. I was able to learn about creativity and the hustle that goes with it. In Oakland, they’re known for being independent. We’re known for that get it out the mud, beast mode, grind type of thing.
Especially in R&B, it was a challenge coming up because it’s a lot of talent out there, and it’s very raw. I was sneaking in clubs, getting cool with bouncers so that I could get in there and do my thing. It was cool because if you can perform in Oakland, it’s a lot like New York. The crowd — if they’re not into you, they’re going to let you know they’re not f##king with you. It really made me as fearless as I am on stage, and with my artistry period.
AllHipHop: At what point did you realize this music thing was for real?
Adrian Marcel: When I moved to 98th. I moved to 98th and Mac when I was 14. I always loved singing, but it was always about the girls. It was always about mackin’ and s##t. When I went to Oakland School For the Arts at 14, when I moved to that block, that’s when I got serious. “Oh, this is something that I really want to do.” I met other people who were just as talented, maybe even better. That fueled me like “f##k that, I thought I was the best. I have to go harder.” At that point, I knew that music was what I wanted to do.
AllHipHop: “2AM” is at over 72M on Youtube, did you foresee blowing up like this?
Adrian Marcel: I didn’t. I hated the record when I first heard the demo. It might have been the demo. It could have been the demo. I was just so used to doing a lot of more soulful music. I figured that was going to be my lane period. When I heard the record, I thought “this might be confusing. This is totally different from what I actually do.”
But when I did it man, that s##t blew up. I didn’t really have time to really prepare for it to blow. Being on the road, it hit. Alright we’re on tour now, we gotta perform it everywhere we go. I watch people go from really not knowing the song to by the end of tour, everybody going up.
AllHipHop: You still talk to Sage The Gemini?
Adrian Marcel: Yeah! We’re working on something. For my next project, I’ve been in the works with him. Because we’ve always wanted to do it again, rock together again. We’re really close. I really f##k with Sage, especially the whole Bay Area connection. Both of us were on some “it has to be something fire though,” but I think we got it. We got something clean, we’ll see.
AllHipHop: Talk about linking with Casey Veggies on your new single “Can’t Go For That.”
Adrian Marcel: Hell yeah! Casey man, that’s my nig. Back when, I was just coming in. Right when “2AM” had first popped, we had just shot the video. The next day, we were all hanging. My manager at the time was like, “look, let’s call Casey.” Because I had just met him. So I called him up, we barely knew each other. He answered the phone like “what’s up,” we started talking about a record. He recorded it hella quick.
Before I even dipped to LA, he’s like “s##t, let’s shoot it.” So we met up and we shot the video for “I Get It.” The s##t was so easy man, he’s just a cool ass person. So when I worked on this new project 98th, I was working on “Can’t Go For That,” I just heard him on it. I was listening to the beat. I was listening to the record, and something in me was like “I gotta hear Casey on this record.” When I hit him up again, same thing. Casey’s one of those people who’s a solid ass dude. I love whenever it can be that Bay Area, LA connection.
AllHipHop: What is it you want fans to get from your story now?
Adrian Marcel: Before I was with a label, Universal/Republic. I let a lot of things go. I was very lenient, allowing the machine to work and do what it does. But you can lose yourself in that. You can lose who you are and where you want to go. Now being CEO, starting my label. Signing myself, executive producing my album. Executive producing this tour that we’re on. Executive producing all my music at this point.
In my career, it’s a new journey. It’s a new time for me. Now more than ever, my fans are able to get me in real time. You’re not getting something that’s concocted at all. Everything I do, I’m in a space now I’m giving it to you like this is exactly who I am. It’s raw. However I want to do my hair, however I want to dress. Whatever I feel, that’s what I’m on. These fans get to really have a piece of me in real time and where I’m at, at this very moment.
AllHipHop: How was your experience acting on The Bobby DeBarge Story?
Adrian Marcel: It was lit! I love acting. I got a super bug for that s##t now. I can’t wait to get back on screen. It was cool. It’s totally different from music because you’re actually jumping into another character, another person. In my music, I am another person. There’s an alter ego of course, but it’s something I’ve created. It’s something that’s still a part of me.
When you act, you might have a role that has nothing to do with you, your life, or what you’re into. You have to empathize and learn to become that character, totally leave yourself behind in a way. I thought it was extremely fun. I had a blast learning set life. I’m trying to do more acting.
AllHipHop: Best memory on the Millennium Tour?
Adrian Marcel: The best memory is coming out at that moment when “2AM” first drops. When they hear that first drop, and everybody goes up. Before you even walk out, they know the record. They already feel it. That moment walking out, them screaming. That s##t’s crazy.
AllHipHop: What’s the best encounter you had with a fan?
Adrian Marcel: I had a lot of crazy encounters. The best one was in New York for this past tour. We did this show at S.O.B.’s and the next day, we went and saw one of the fans because she had a restaurant. She invited us. I told the crew “look, she’s been DMing me a lot about her restaurant. I’d been watching it from time to time. Let’s go check it out.”
We went over there. She shut the place down for us. She cooked the whole crew 3 to 4 different meals at once, it was bomb as f##k. At the same time, she let me know I inspired her to start her restaurant. I inspired her to follow her dreams. She was giving back to me what I gave to her.
AllHipHop: Who’s the most played artist on your phone?
Adrian Marcel: At this very moment, probably Roddy Ricch. I f##k with Roddy Ricch hella hard. People in the car be like “damn bro, we done listened to album 4 times.” [chuckles] That s##t’s fire.
AllHipHop: What do you want your legacy to be?
Adrian Marcel: I want people to know that I stood on my own two feet. I did what came natural to me. I didn’t play nobody else’s game. I didn’t play any other lanes. I paved the way and I left the path for other young R&B artists, or artists in general. I want to be the first to truly and wholeheartedly 100% believe in myself, and push the issue that I create. The agenda that I create, and see it through. I want people to know whatever I did, I completed it. Whatever I started, I finished it.
AllHipHop: What can we expect from you next?
Adrian Marcel: We got some new music on the way. I’m dropping an album come May, on my birthday. I’m excited, it’s a whole new groove. It’s a whole new vibe. Just a new wave. Another tour, we’re nonstop. Acting. Check me out on AdrianMarcelMusic.com. New merch, I started my clothing brand 98th and Mac.
I also have a non profit, Marcel University. Really tapping into the youth and their artistry, spitting them with the same s##t I’m on. I’m studying and mastering my craft everyday, doing it my way. Feeding them the same thing to where they don’t feel like they have to start off like every other artist.
We hear about Megan right now, different artists that are going through these struggles. Honestly because we all sign bad deals, especially when we don’t know what’s going on. Talking to them and getting them engaged, getting them to know better so they can do better.
(AllHipHop News) Ant Clemons steps from behind the Kanye West machine to offer video game inspired visual for his radio-friendly bop “Aladdin” that features Virginia hitmaker Pharrell Williams.
The single manages to capture the clean falsetto that we love the N.E.R.D. producer for, while showcasing Ant’s monotoned delivery— on that buzzes at the right vibration to hypnotize the listener into an easy-next-world-like trance.
A page out of the Kanye book, this is offering is only one of the interesting tracks on his debut album Happy 2 Be Here.
Ant Clemons is not the only one happy to be here…
In only one month, the project has garnered over 10 million streams. A respectable statement for a newly released album that dropped right smack dab in the middle of a global pandemic.
Millions have found refuge in the music, turning from their local news station and the ridiculosity of the POTUS towards a fresh collection of music.
“Aladdin” offers the abracadabra to takes us away.
The music video has a flashback vibe, reminding you of the old-school Super Mario Bros. styled arcade game.
However, who are the two lead characters? Ant stars as the video games’ protagonist and Pharrell as his antagonist, fighting over a girl, who appears to be the ultimate prize.
Ultimately Ant outsmarts Pharrell, wins the girl and escapes with his woman.
Futuristic and funky, Ant (who comes off more like a rapper than a singer) stands tall in this jam and the video ushers him into our worlds… Get ready to add to those streams.
(AllHipHop Rumors) I hope Griselda Records doesn’t see this. Last time, somebody saw it and told Westside Gunn! He got mad at me! I wasn’t even doing anything, but reporting on the beef.
Here we are again. The situation with Agallah and Griselda goes back quite some time. I am not sure what the latest is….what caused this song. I know this: it all started over Sean Price. Aggy is from Brownsville like P and they go way back. Also, Griselda’s Gunn did a song with P and they were all pretty cool, I believe. I could be wrong, but I think they tried to collaborate but it didn’t happen. Ag wanted it to happen and Griselda didn’t….for whatever reason. Then there was the alleged disrespect of Sean Price. I wasn’t able to find the IG Live where they allegedly happened, but Agallah charges Price wouldn’t have cared about Griselda without HIS co-sign.
ANYWAY….there is no mention of Price in the new song and he claims he is dissing them because they are fake.
He’s also a producer that has been making beats for Mobb Deep, Big Pun, Sean Price, Saigon, Busta Rhymes, Remy Ma and was down with The Diplomats-affiliated crew Purple City. So, don’t sleep on Ag…he still dope…check out this song with him and Ras Kass and a few others.
Anyway, Griselda is doing songs with Drake. They definitely winning right now.
(AllHipHop News) Another concert has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The 2020 “Feed the Streetz” Tour (Living Legendz edition) has been postponed until later this year, most likely in the summer.
The tour was to feature a rotating cast of big-name Hip-Hop icons, including Rick Ross, Jeezy, T.I. Yo Gotti, Lil Kim, and others.
However, with the unfortunate pandemic of the deadly COVID-19 disease ever so present in our nation, authorities have deaded not only all concerts and parties but public gatherings of 10 or more.
People can’t even go to church.
The organizers at We Are Live Entertainment stated that they will release a full run of the new tour dates soon.
Previously purchased tickets will be honored at the rescheduled show on their new dates. There is no word on whether or not, there will be refunds.
In a joint statement Linell Rowe and Jerry Schools, the owners of at WALE, said:
“The health and safety of the fans, artists, and staff are of the utmost importance during these times. We encourage everyone to comply with the directives of the local, state and national authorities to curb the rise of this very serious public health threat. We, along with our venue partners, apologize for the inconvenience but know that we are working tirelessly to provide all concertgoers with an unforgettable experience and safe environment.”
We Are Live Entertainment (“WALE”) is committed to providing fans with an unforgettable and exceptional live music experience.
(AllHipHop News) The Weeknd is one of those artists that you can’t wait to hear what they are about to release.
Thoughtful. Soulful. Timely. Sonically different. He brings to the table for public consumption, music that transcends class, race, and nationality. But can it transcend an international pandemic like that of the COVID-19?
Apparently yes.
The Weeknd dropped his fourth studio album, After Hours, amidst all of the self-quarantining and social distancing that the world has been asked to do and is already on his way to being RIAA certified as gold.
When asked how he feels about the success of the project, the artist offers:
“When I started making this album, I never imagined it would be released as we face a worldwide pandemic. I always felt that music helped me in hard times, and I hope that this body of work can do the same for others. It’s been amazing to see the real heroes shine in our world right now, the healthcare workers, the grocery store clerks, and staff, delivery people, first responders – everyone putting their lives on the line to help others. This album is for them and any small joy or relief it can bring.”
After Hours has been received with unheralded acclaim from both critics and fans and has already acquired over 2 billion global streams and almost 2 million in global consumption.
While the album debuted at the #1 spot, the LP’s lead single, “Blinding Lights” also snagged that the highest honor on Billboard Hot 100.
This is kinda what the Canadian singer is used to.
After Hours marks his 5th album to make it to the top of the chart. While that’s not a record, many artists have had five #1s, he does topple a historic record that he set in 2016.
The Weeknd’s new project has become the #1 R&B streaming record of all times, beating out his Starboy album.
Yes, the world is under enormous stress dealing with the coronavirus, but his music is an escape for many all over the globe.
According to the label, After Hours has debuted #1 in the following countries: Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and New Zealand.
Republic also reports that the album debuted at #1 on Apple Music in over 85 countries and dominated the global Spotify Chart, capturing 7 of the Top 10.
Iman Shumpert has gone from super star athlete to rap star. Shumpert is debuting not only new music but a semi-new persona as an artist now going by the mononym, Iman.
In this exclusive interview with Allhiphop, Iman recalls his years in middle school where music once superseded his love of basketball. Yet, he states that basketball was like his “Dad”, keeping him in check during the difficult years of peer pressure as a teen. With a debut album coming this summer, Iman will definitely show the naysayers-his rap career shouldn’t come as a surprise. In fact, it was a long time coming.
(AllHipHop News) The Feds believe R. Kelly will simply disappear if he is released from prison during a global pandemic caused by an outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.
The singer said basic amenities like soap are luxuries some prisoners cannot always afford.
The lack of soap, plus a recent hernia operation, as well as his age, put R. Kelly at risk of contracting the disease, according to his lawyer Steve Greenberg.
Greenberg told the judge the 53-year-old singer was planning to stay at an apartment with one of his girlfriends and alleged sex slave, Joycelyn Savage.
Today (March 30th), United States Attorney Richard P. Donoghue hit back at R. Kelly, claiming his conditions in prison were just fine.
First, Donoghue said that as of today there were no known cases of the coronavirus inside of MCC.
Second, Donoghue claimed there is more than enough soap to go around the prison.
“MCC Chicago has also made it clear that the defendant continues to have access to soap and cleaning supplies at no cost. He may purchase additional soap from the commissary if he chooses,” said Richard Donoghue.
On a more serious note, Donoghue noted the real risk R. Kelly could pose to the victims and witnesses in his case.
“The defendant continues to pose both a flight risk and a serious risk of
obstruction. His motion for emergency bail, based primarily on the generalized risks from COVID-19 and circumstances that are hardly unique to him, do not overcome the risks he poses if released,” Richard Donoghue said.
The force of the collision saw Malone thrown into the air and onto the pavement, where he was left in a pool of blood.
He was rushed to hospital following the incident, with his condition unknown at the time, but the musician took to his Twitter page to reassure fans on Sunday as he shared several snaps from the crash.
“They tell me I’m lucky to be alive but although I sustained serious injuries at the time I lost consciousness so I don’t remember much, what I do remember is the non-stop love, and just want to say thanks for all the well wishes and prayers you lot caught me off guard with all the support!” he wrote.
They tell me i’m lucky to be alive, I sustained serious injuries and at the time I lost consciousness but what I do remember is the none stop love, and just want to say thanks for all the well wishes and prayers you lot caught me off guard with all the support! ❤️ #ImOkpic.twitter.com/XA4i9um3ME
He added in a similar post on his Instagram page: “Lockdown ain’t easy because boredom causes the craziest problems, but be safe regardless…”
Malone had attracted criticism following the initial news of the crash, with some people questioning why he was out riding a bike through the streets of the Northern city when England was on lockdown due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
(AllHipHop News) The world has been molly-whopped by SARS-CoV-2 in a way that no other disease has ever affected the globe.
Most commonly known as COVID-19 or coronavirus, the disease, which originated in Wuhan China, is uber contagious.
Since December of 2019, the disease has spread throughout the world like fire-Beyoncé-gossip.
After many leading American politicians dismissed it as a foreign phenomenon or elevated flu, they woefully had to change their tunes as almost 200,000 people have contracted the disease in the United States – so far.
Now it is a pandemic. Now it is a national emergency.
Now the disease is a source for said politicians to point the finger and dig up another illness: racism.
President Donald Trump, who sits on top of the United States’ political food chain, has publically linked COVID-19 to Asia.
The United States will be powerfully supporting those industries, like Airlines and others, that are particularly affected by the Chinese Virus. We will be stronger than ever before!
He repeatedly calls the disease the “Chinese Virus,” garnering critique from people who say his attitude has added to the rise of violence against Asians in this country.
RZA has based so much of his career on creating a bridge between Asia and America through his music, which has been heavily influenced by Asian culture.
RZA took it upon himself as a leader to speak out against any discrimination towards Asians.
“Peace and blessing to all the people of our communities. Community is a compound word derived from ‘Common’ and ‘Unity.’ What we all have in common is our Humanity. What we are unified in is our place under the sun. We are all being affected in some capacity by this Covid 19 virus. So when I hear that some people are singling out our ‘Asian’ brothers by attacking, discriminating, verbally abusing them, etc. It’s appalling and unacceptable. This conduct reduces us backwards to the racial bigotry that our communities have long fought against. Viruses, Bacteria, or any other harmful microbe does not discriminate their hot. This problem is a Human problem, so may we all stick together to combat it united as a Global Community.’
According to a report released by the Asian Pacific Policy & Planning Council, at least 750 alleged racist or xenophobic incidents against Asian Americans have taken place across the country since March 18th.
