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Nick Cannon Launching TV Talk Show This Fall

Nick Cannon’s daytime talk show is back on after TV bosses postponed the launch following the host’s 2020 podcast drama, which cost him a syndicated radio show.

The rapper-turned-TV and radio personality’s new program will launch this autumn, according to Variety.

The show was set to premiere in September but it was shelved after comments “The Masked Singer” host made on a podcast about the history of black people and Jews made headlines and were widely condemned as anti-Semitic. 

He later apologized.

“It’s been a longtime dream of mine to host my own daytime talk show and that I’m able to do this in New York City, bringing daytime television back to the place that has fostered generations of talent, is very special to me,” Mariah Carey’s ex-husband says in a statement. “With this show, we’ll be uniting all aspects of entertainment in a unique way in the very place where a lot of what we know today as our culture started.” 

 

The Weeknd Spending $7 Million In Cash To Produce Epic Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Weeknd is making sure his Super Bowl Halftime Show is one to remember by pouring $7 million of his own cash into the big gig.

The “Blinding Lights” hitmaker will take center stage at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida on February 7th, and he is doing everything possible to bring his vision to life for millions of viewers around the world – especially with most fans having to watch from home due to the COVID crisis.

“We’ve been focusing on dialing in on the fans at home and making performances a cinematic experience, and we want to do that with the Super Bowl,” the singer told Billboard.com.

The Weeknd’s co-manager, Amir “Cash” Esmailian, admits the prestigious event was always something they aspired to land, but didn’t think it would be offered so soon.

“We always had the Super Bowl on our bucket list, and we’ve always had timelines for all of our goals,” he said. “It came a few years earlier than we expected.”

The Weeknd has yet to share any details about what he has planned for the sporting spectacular, but he’s had no qualms about covering the extra expenses for himself to “make this halftime show be what he envisioned,” according to his other manager, Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby.

“He has never been driven by money,” Esmailian explained, as the superstar added, “I didn’t know what having money really felt like.

“I don’t know what it feels like to lose money if I never had it. Even to this day with the label, it’s like, ‘Guys, I will put my own money into this music video. It’s happening.'”

The Weeknd will perform in the middle of the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the home team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as they compete for the Super Bowl title.

Last year’s halftime show was headlined by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, and drew around 102 million viewers. 

 

G Herbo Associate Gunned Down In Barbershop Slaying; Cops Brace For Retaliation

The police in Chicago are bracing for violence, after the murder of one of G Herbo’s associates.

According to the Chicago Tribune, a very close associate of the rap star was brutally murdered inside of a South Loop barbershop.

The unidentified victim was gunned down around 12:30 p.m., at the Studio 19 barbershop according to the cops.

A suspect walked into the barbershop, asked to use the bathroom, and returned armed with a handgun. He opened fire on the victim in the barber’s chair and then fled the scene.

Police say the gunman hopped in a gold SUV to make his escape.

Now the police fear war could erupt because the victim was a member of the Terror Town faction of the Black P-Stone gang. The cops say G Herbo is a documented member of the Terror Town/No Limit faction of the gang.

In December, G Herbo and several of his associates were indicted for their involvement in a $1.5 million fraud ring, which stretched from coast to coast.

G Herbo is out on $75,000 bail.

Jim Jones Matches His Mink with His Coup in New Video “MMTC” Featuring Vado and RAIN910

Jim Jones is still one of the fly-est rappers in the game.

And his new video for his single, “MMTC” from his album El Capo Deluxe is proof that Harlem dudes are just different.

“MMTC” stands for “Mink Match the Coup.” We’ve seen this from his camp before— just remember how Killa Cam shook fashion to its core when he donned the pink mink jacket, the Baby Phat flip phone, and the jeep just to stunt on people for no flipping reason.

In the visual, the “Ballin’” emcee just reminds people how these Dipset dudes stunt. Rocking out with collaborators Vado and RAIN910 the three spit crazy rhymes over an Arsonist track about their lives— lives that afford them the luxury of staying dripped in the most elite furs, whips, and chicks that money can buy!

Fans get to see up close Jim’s commitment to keeping New York City’s vibe fresh (even during the pandemic) with an anthem for those who have no problem pouring Ace of Spades like corner Tropicana juice or $1.50 bottle of Mystic Kiwi Strawberry.

“Minks Match the Coup” Jim Jones (Screenshot from the video)

You just feel a way when Jim starts to rhyme. Nah, It’s not the same as the rush from Busta, the sensation from hearing Nas, empowerment from Jay-Z … but it is a vibe that is only captured when you know what a chopped cheese smells like.

“Capo you know the feeling that you get when you hopping out the coup like you still …[is that really what it reminds you of Jim?] … We get a thrill from this sht, got me pouring out this Ace like I’m still pouring Cris. This is all real ngga sh*t,” Jim declares.

“Twenty years in and I’m still getting lit!”

While he raps about wearing Tom Ford in the gutter and missing Concord flights, he graciously shares the platform with two other voices of swag.

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Next on deck is the We the Best artist Vado. The Harlemite rests counter-correct in a coup and about his gear of choice, “I’m on Lenox sitting in design. Black and red sixes mixes with the Philipp Plein, Flight jacket matching with the leather sleeves, matching jackets on flee while a n*gga rhymes.”

While producer RAIN910 is not from Harlem, but the Fayetteville, NC native is a world-wide resident and has been laying tracks for Jones for a few projects now and is the music man behind the Ultimate Rap League’s music beds. But many have no clue how busy he gets on the mic.

RAIN910 chimes in, “Where I’m from … I made it kind of far … and I’m 30’d up hoping they will save me from the war.”

“Mink Matched the Coup” RAIN910 (Screenshot from the video)

“The game change up when real players are involved, innovators of street culture from the coats to the car. Mink matching the coup!”

El Capo Deluxe is the deluxe version of Jones’ seventh studio album El Capo from 2019. New renderings of those fire songs allow fans to hear them with fresh ears. And with singles like “MMTC” catching a wave, the project may snag a whole new batch of NY classic anthems.

Saving old Harlem is something that Jim Jones seems to be mad comfortable doing over and over again.

Check out scenes from the video!

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El Capo Deluxe is available now on all platforms.

T.I. And Tiny Plan Legal Action Against Sabrina Peterson

T.I. and Tiny may be planning to go on the offensive against Sabrina Peterson, a former friend that has recently accused the rapper of holding a gun to her head.

The statement does not directly address the gun claim or a slew of other accusations, seemingly from numerous women claiming various degrees of improprieties.

The statement reads:

“Mr. and Mrs. Harris want to be on record and more importantly want the public to know they emphatically deny in the strongest way possible the egregiously appalling allegations being made against them by Sabrina Peterson. The Harrises have had difficulty with this woman for well over a decade. They are taking this matter very seriously, and if these allegations don’t end, they will take appropriate legal action.”

This week, Peterson’s initial claim seems to have initiated a bevy of other accusations with great range, including sexual abuse, illicit drug use and other sensational claims. Most of these allegations, apparently from direct messages on social media, were posted publicly on Peterson’s Instagram account.

The Harris’s have also been relatively quiet on social media as well, but Tiny did defend her spouse against the gun claim. The image presented T.I. smiling with Peterson’s children.

Tiny said, “Hold up… So you want your abuser to train your sons? He was just uncle 2 years ago … 🤔now when did you say my husband assaulted you? Did you change your mind or change it back? What’s up wit you today Pooh? I’m confused 🤷🏽‍♀️ Stop Harassing My Family. You strange. Everybody know you been special (face slicing seminar lady). Please Get help. But LEAVE US ALONE‼️😘”

There have yet to be any charges levied against either T.I. or Tiny.

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AllHipHop EXCLUSIVE: Wack 100 Explains How He Stopped The War Between Game And 50 Cent

If Jeezy and Gucci can set aside their differences after such a violent feud, would it be possible for Wack 100 to get 50 Cent and Game together to do a Verzuz battle and squash their long-standing beef in public? 

According to Wack 100, the scenario is not as far fetched as some people on social media might believe.

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Swizz Beatz and Timbaland did what many thought was improbable when they managed to get Jeezy and Gucci Mane to take each other on during an amazing Verzuz battle on November 19th, 2020.

The pairing was wondrous, due to Jeezy and Gucci’s deep catalogs but also because the two Trap music pioneers were involved in a deadly quarrel that spanned almost two decades.

Jeezy was accused of sending armed men to rob and kidnap Gucci, who responded by shooting and killing one of his assailants in May of 2005. Gucci eventually escaped a murder charge, due to lack of evidence. 

50’s feud with Game was just as deadly as the Jeezy/Gucci situation.

50 Cent kicked Game out of G-Unit in February of 2005 during an interview with Angie Martinez on Hot 97. Not even thirty minutes later, a man affiliated with Game was shot outside of the famed radio station. 

On March 9th, 2005 (to mark Biggie’s death), the pair attempted to call a truce at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture during a press conference when they made a $250,000 charitable donation to the Boys Choir of Harlem.

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The following month, the pair held a press conference on the West Coast and they both gave a total of $200,000 to the Compton Unified School District’s arts and music program.

At the time, Game was managed by Czar Entertainment, the management company once helmed by James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond. Despite the calls for peace, the feud raged on. 

There were fights, stabbings, and shootings. 

Things reached. a head when Tony Yayo smacked Jimmy’s young son as he walked to his dad’s office. 

Jimmy retaliated by ordering the murder of 50’s friend Lowell “Lodi Mack” Fletcher, who was supposedly with Yayo when the youngster was smacked up. 

In August of 2016, after years of beefing, Wack 100 was instrumental in calming the bi-coastal dispute and bringing peace between the two men. 

Wack took time to recall his role in squashing Game’s beef with 50 Cent and G-Unit.

“I mean you gotta understand with any war comes peace eventually and a lot of wars are the fault of men’s egos, the onlookers and the little fires being started,” Wack 100 told AllHipHop.com. “I think it was a misunderstanding that spiraled out of control. Once I was able to speak with 50, and speak with Game and put them together to speak; me and Monster [50’s head of security] supervised that…it was no tension”

“They sat there and wrapped their arms around each other and whispered in each other’s ear, head nodded and laughed and giggled and shook each other’s hands as if nothing had ever happened…”

Nobody knows what could have been with an East Coast and West Coast G-Unit alliance. 

After the split, Game continued to churn out hit albums with Dr. Dre, as did 50 Cent. And both men pivoted into other lines of businesses, from liquor and cannabis to movies. But Wack 100 said that a lot was lost on both sides, from both a music and business perspective.

“This thing called media, it does evil things, but us as the originators to this s###, we gotta maintain control of these situations so the fire doesn’t blaze out of control,” Wack 100 told AllHipHop.com. “Ain’t nothing wrong with a fire but we are supposed to contain it so that we can put it out. Because we f##### up a lot of good years brother. G-Unit’s music, Game’s music, 50’s music you know what I mean? 

Wack 100 said the feud between 50 Cent and Game spiraled out of control because of Jimmy Henchman’s decisions. In 2009, Henchman oversaw Game’s “G-Unot” campaign in an attempt to destroy 50’s brand. 

Jimmy Henchman, who was convicted of running a drug enterprise and murdering Lowell “Lodi Mack” Fletcher, is serving life-plus 30 years. 

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“The G-Unot movement destroyed a lot of s### over there. 50 with his movement blocked a lot of things. You know both sides felt it, believe it or not.  If we could have eliminated that and continued to grow with one another, who knows what it would have been today,” Wack 100 told AllHipHop.com.

According to Wack 100 part of the problem at the time was that Game’s management was based out of New York and there were some conflicts of interest. 

Most importantly Wack explained that at the time, Game’s camp struggled with leadership.

“He had a lot of internal s### going on there too because at that time Game’s management was New York-based and then you got the internal New York s### going on,” Wack 100 explained. “Then he’s managing this dude who’s beefing with this dude so, it’s the blind leading the blind. It’s a lack of leadership you know what I mean? The biggest leader was Game and he realized that. It was because he realized that, he began to pipe down. The less he said the more it went away.  You know management they wasn’t trying to guide him.”

“Just to clarify, when all that beef started,  that wasn’t on my watch. When I took over the things on my watch I always looked towards correcting it which eventually it got corrected. That’s why 50 could see me and he don’t have a problem having a conversation with me because I wasn’t a part of that movement,” Wack 100 said.

Taking pride in his role as Game’s manager, Wack 100 stated he continues to make sure Game is protected and has everything he needs – even if Game is mad at him.

“We gonna continue we brothers, outside of music we brothers so you know and we gonna continue to be that,” Wack 100 told AllHipHop.com. “He’ll tell you… I don’t give a f### if he like me, don’t talk to me, I’m gonna do whatever it takes to make sure he’s right.  Make sure he’s doing the right thing. I’m not here to kiss your ass, I’m not here to be your yes man. I’m here to make sure you’re protected, you’re provided for and so that you are making the best decisions. And if you making the best decisions and you winning means that you gotta be upset and p##### off with me, then f### it, so be it. That’s what a real manager does.”

Hopefully Wack 100 will be able to get Game and 50 Cent together in one room to do a Verzuz battle and formally squash their beef.

Miguel On Board As Judge For UK Reality Show “The Drop”

R&B star Miguel is heading to the U.K. to serve as a judge and co-producer on new streetwear competition “The Drop.”

The eight-part BBC Three series will be filmed in Manchester, England and will feature 10 of the nation’s rising creatives competing in weekly challenges.

Each contestant will be mentored by two professionals, as they go head-to-head to win the opportunity to have their first streetwear collection stocked in a top U.K. retailer.

The “Adorn” hitmaker, who boasts his own lifestyle and apparel brand, says in a statement: “I really hadn’t ever contemplated doing something like this, but when I met the Renowned Films (production) team and discovered their works I was immediately excited to get involved, both on air and behind the scenes as a co-producer.

“I also love that this show will be U.K.-centric, as there are so many talented designers based in the territory who deserve recognition.”

 

Beyonce’s Cousin, Hip-Hop Artist Kardone, Killed By Another Rapper

Beyoncé’s family has just experienced a horrific tragedy, and law enforcement moved swiftly to bring justice to the rising star that few knew was related to the billionaire pop star.

Kardone, whose real name is Martell Derouen, popped on the scene in 2010, making moves as a rapper.

A native Louisiana boy, he and his family are cousins to the “Halo” singer by way of her mother, Tina Knowles Lawson’s family. Tina’s grandmother was named Agnèz Deréon and it is not uncommon for some family names to have variations. 

As an artist, Kardone didn’t want people to know about the kinship because he wanted to establish himself on his own merit. 

It was this type of hustle that got the 34-year-old a deal, at Sony Entertainment — coincidentally Queen Bey’s distribution company. 

However, the “Easy Go” emcee’s light was dimmed, according to the San Antonio Express-News, after he was found by the San Antonio police dead after they were called to conduct a welfare check on the artist on Tuesday, Jan. 26. 

An undisclosed neighbor expressed concern after not hearing from him for a few days. Law enforcement arrived at The Towers apartments (16735 La Cantera Parkway) to find that he had been shot dead.

Officials do have a suspect. Her name is Sasha Skare, who is also reportedly a rapper. 

Skare is 21-years-old and was already out on bond since last year for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon over an altercation that happened in 2019 in Austin. One man was killed, during a drug deal gone bad, reports note.

While there is no word from the Knowles-Carter family, Kardone’s wife Joia Derouen posted on social media the following hashtag:

#JusticeForMartellDeRouen.

His brother took to IG to alert people about the unfortunate circumstances of his death.

“This Girl shot and killed my brother @lamkardone and is on the run to now Florida or Colorado. if you have any info or kno about this trifling, bastard DM me. Your days are numbered and I wish nothing but the worst for you @hyqualityoriginal.”

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PREMIERE: Big Trip Unleashes “INTL (SLEEP WHEN YOU’RE DEAD)”

 

Big Trip is here to prove his name in the rap game. Formerly touring the world as a member of Denver rap outfit Low Hanging Fruit, the Rye, New York-bred, Denver, Colorado- based recording artist comes from true humble beginnings, miraculously surviving what should have been a death sentence. Now, he returns with his newest single titled “INTL (Sleep When You’re Dead), premiered exclusively on AllHipHop.

Following the release of his debut single “Pack,” which garnered hundreds of thousands of streams, “INTL” sees Big Trip reflecting on his USPS-supported commerce and lifestyle. The certified banger is paired with a cinematic visual to match, as Big Trip is seen playing a mechanic with his friends.

Speaking on the record, Trip states, “The lyrics in the song speak to my mindset that I’ve acquired throughout my journey of becoming a strong, hard working, independent man. Once I heard the aggressive beat from Dirty Harry, I knew I had something gritty and authentic to say. The simplistic flow and cadence created space for me to really let people know how I’m feeling. I’m tired! My mind’s always going, and my phone’s always ringing. My body aches for rest but my mind is strong enough to realize: all that resting can happen when I’m dead! Crazy thing is, I actually had a close call when I was shooting the video for the song. I had a seizure while on set and almost died. Doctor said I wasn’t taking good enough care of myself or getting enough rest. But the only thing I’m focused on is getting my money and expanding my network internationally, while being the flyest dude to do it.”

Watch “INTL (Sleep When You’re Dead)” and get inspired to get up and go after it!

Questlove, Celebrities Honor The Late Cicely Tyson

Questlove, Oprah Winfrey and Ava Duvernay have led tributes to Cicely Tyson, following the veteran actress’ death on Thursday (January 28th).

The multi-Emmy winner’s passing was announced by her longtime manager, and her famous friends and fans were quick to pay their respects.

“Queen Tyson. Thank You. Dec 19 1924-Jan 28th 2021. What A Journey,” Questlove wrote.

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Oprah posted a clip of herself interviewing Tyson on Twitter and added the caption: “@IAmCicelyTyson’s iconic beauty may have gotten her noticed at a young age, but it’s her talent that made her the living legend she is. And she’s finally telling her story. I read her memoir #JustAsIAm and now fully understand why she is such a treasure. What a life!”

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Tyson’s memoir, “Just As I Am,” was released two days before her death.

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay also took to Twitter and urged fans and followers to check out a “magnificent” profile of “the icon”, created by CBS bosses to promote her new book.

“I smiled, cried and am inspired beyond words,” Ava, who cast Cicely in her 2020 series “Cherish The Day,” wrote. “She’s a dream of a woman and an artist. 96 years wise. Her must-read memoir just debuted. It is luminous, like her.”

There have also been social media tributes from Vanessa Williams, Tyson’s “The Help” co-star Octavia Spencer, Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe, and Zendaya, who tweeted: “This one hurts, today we honor and celebrate the life of one of the greatest to ever do it. Thank you Cicely Tyson. Rest in great power.”

Are T.I. And Tiny Being Set Up?

T.I. and Tiny being lined up? T.I. has emerged one of the premier leaders in Atlanta, like it or not. Politically, he has helped a number of people, including Keisha Lance Bottoms – the mayor-become a more solid political force on the ground. Now, we know that he is not a perfect person because Tip hails from the bottom and that is where a lot of dysfunction lives. But over time, we know that his spirit and heart have emerged as a positive force in the world. That has not gone without hiccups, as it the case with most people trying to grow. But mostly it seems to me like dude is doing right by his people in the fight for social justice and economic empowerment. Last year, he gave people a ton of money, including a college student from Norfolk State.  And, on the Hip-Hop front, he’s still actually putting out good music.

But a former friend now has become their worst enemy and T.I. and tiny have a POTENTIALLY major scandal on their hands. Mostly faceless and nameless people are saying that they were abused in someway or form by the couple. There are allegations of sexual abuse, drugging and other things that you can read about in our news section, but as of now it does not seem like charges have been filed. These allegations have entered since the creation of social media and camera phones. They have also come out since T.I. got “woke” and helped flip Georgia blue and declined to endorse Donald Trump.

A stretch? I don’t know about that.

I BET I could create an online furor in a day, using my phone on just about any star, especially a controversial and polarizing one. Could somebody be trying to destroy T.I.? I am not making a judgement on to the allegations, but a lot of people are. With no proof, trial are charges, people on Clubhouse – for example – said that Tip and Tiny need to be in JAIL. Already? Jail? I know that Black women in particular have a disdain for T.I. for a number of things he has said in the past, but emotions don’t equal criminal charges. I am going to wait for folks to take their 20 or so cases to the proper authorities with their evidence, claims and whatever else they have to actualize a scenario where they can get somebody jailed. Social media and gossip won’t do that. Its 2021….you got the power now.

This is going to be a crazy year!!! Damn…2021 said “Hold my beer” and went IN.

By the way, I heard T.I. and Tiny have been recording their reality TV show so…I wonder if they will include this in any way?

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Lil Baby Names Who He Thinks Will Be The Top Four Hip Hop MVPs Of The 2020s

Lil Baby used the last 12 months to establish himself as a leading force in music. The rap star’s My Turn album moved 2.63 million equivalent album units and finished at #2 on the Year-End Billboard 200 chart ahead of Pop idols Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd.

My Turn totaled five weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 weekly album chart. The Quality Control Music/Motown Records release was named the Top Album of 2020 by the Recording Industry Association of America. Lil Baby was also Vevo’s Most Watched Artist Of 2020 in the United States.

As a result of his commerical achievements and critical acclaim, as well as his willingness to address social issues on tracks like “The Bigger Picture,” Lil Baby made a lot of people’s shortlist for 2020’s Most Valuable Player. But who does the Atlanta representative view as the Big 3 of Hip Hop for the next decade besides himself?

“For the whole 2020s? Roddy Ricch for sure. DaBaby for sure. You take me out of there, Megan Thee Stallion. Them three is solidified, but it’s gonna be three new of them, for sure,” Lil Baby told Billboard.

He continued, “There might be three new of them three times before 2030, and with me? That’s four. So there’s gonna be four new of us 2030 the way it’s going. But the way we’ve solidified our spots, we’re here. That little crew, I think we’re the leaders of the new generation.”

Each of the rappers Lil Baby named had steller years in 2020. Roddy Ricch scored two long-running #1 records with “The Box” and “Rockstar.” DaBaby was the lead artist on that latter track which appeared on the North Carolinian’s #1 album Blame It on Baby. Plus, “The Box” was credited as the most-consumed song of 2020 by MRC Data.

Ricch’s Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial album spent four non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200. Over on the Hot 100 chart, Megan Thee Stallion joined a shortlist of female rappers with two career Number Ones after she arrived at the pinnacle of the rankings in 2020 with “Savage (Remix)” featuring Beyoncé and as a guest on Cardi B’s “WAP.”

All four Hip Hop acts earned Grammy nominations for their respective work. Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, and Roddy Ricch were also declared Apple Music Award winners at the end of the year. 2020 BET Awards were presented to Roddy, Megan, and DaBaby. In addition, Lil Baby, Megan, and Roddy won BET Hip Hop Awards in 2020.

The Weeknd Speaks On How He Felt After Getting Snubbed For Grammy Nominations

Many music fans, recording artists, and industry insiders were shocked when the 63rd Annual Grammy Award nominations were announced and The Weeknd’s name was completely left off the list. The word “snub” was quickly used to describe the omission.

“The Grammys remain corrupt. You owe me, my fans, and the industry transparency…,” tweeted The Weeknd on November 24, 2020. With the commerical and critical success of his After Hours album and “Blinding Lights” single, there was widespread confusion on why the Canadian superstar did not get a single nod from the Recording Academy.

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Harvey Mason Jr., the Recording Academy interim president/CEO, responded, “The process is there so we can continue to monitor excellence. I was in the ‘core room’ this year [which decides the main categories] and I observed, and the people in it are music professionals, at the top of their craft in songwriting and producing and there are a lot of artists.”

Billboard caught up with The Weeknd for a cover story about the performer and his XO Records team. The article included the man born Abel Tesfaye sharing his thoughts on getting ignored by the Grammys for the 2021 ceremony.

“I use a sucker punch as an analogy,” said The Weeknd. “Because it just kind of hit me out of nowhere. I definitely felt… I felt things. I don’t know if it was sadness or anger. I think it was just confusion. I just wanted answers. Like, ‘What happened?’”

The R&B/Pop performer continued, “We did everything right, I think. I’m not a cocky person. I’m not arrogant. People told me I was going to get nominated. The world told me. Like, ‘This is it; this is your year.’ We were all very confused.”

Tesfaye went on to say he personally does not care about the controversy anymore. He added, “I have three Grammys, which mean nothing to me now, obviously. It’s not like, ‘Oh, I want the Grammy!’ It’s just that this happened, and I’m down to get in front of the fire, as long as it never happens again.”

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Bacardí Presents “Conga” Remake Featuring Meek Mill & Leslie Grace

Bacardí is behind the official “Conga” global campaign. The remake of Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine’s 1985 Top 10 hit features Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill and Latin Pop singer Leslie Grace. Boi-1da produced the track.

An official music video for “Conga” is available on Meek’s verified YouTube channel. Model Jasmine Sanders, dancer Lil Buck, and singer Alesha Dixon made cameos in the visuals. The MV also features Emilio Estefan, one of the original “Conga” producers.

A 30-second spot will air during Super Bowl LV pre-programming and during the premiere of The Equalizer on CBS on February 7. The “Conga Feat. You” campaign will later run on television during NHL and NBA games and on YouTube, Vevo, Instagram, Twitter, Soundcloud, Pandora, and Snapchat.

“Bacardí is thrilled to reveal the first-ever remake of the global smash hit ‘Conga’ and official music video,” says Ned Duggan, Global Senior Vice President for Bacardí rum. “Over the past month, we closely reviewed all the incredible fan submissions from around the world and incorporated a select number into the final music video alongside the artists.”

Duggan continues, “We’ve always seen music as such a powerful force in bringing people together, and as the world trended toward division and isolation this past year, we wanted to use music as a catalyst to bring people back together in a way that has never been done before. We can’t wait for you to see it.”

Additionally, Bacardí launched an official “Conga Feat. You” campaign cocktail called the Coco Conga. The 159-year-old alcoholic beverage company’s spin on the classic Mojito is made with a base of Bacardí Superior white rum and a splash of Bacardí Coconut Flavored Rum.

Coco Conga Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces BACARDÍ Superior Rum
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 12 mint leaves
  • 2 tsp extra fine sugar
  • 1 ounce Club Soda
  • Splash of BACARDÍ Coconut Flavored Rum

Method: Add the BACARDÍ Superior Rum, lime juice sugar and mint to a highball glass. Press mint with a bar s#### to release oil. Add crushed ice, almost to top, and churn. Top with Club Soda and crown with a splash of BACARDÍ Coconut Flavored Rum. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.

Shekinah Claims Sabrina Peterson Recruited Women For T.I. & Tiny To Have Sex With

Yet another layer has been added to the ongoing back-and-forth between Glam University founder Sabrina Peterson and people associated with Hustle Gang founder Tip “T.I.” Harris. Peterson accusing T.I. of holding a gun to her head was just the first chapter in this story.

After Tameka “Tiny” Harris called Peterson “special” and suggested she was harassing her husband and her family, multiple women reportedly came forward claiming T.I. and Tiny were involved in sex trafficking. Peterson posted screenshots she said were from alleged victims of the couple.

Enter former T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle cast member Shekinah Anderson. The reality television performer alleged that Peterson had consensual sex with both of the Harrises. Shekinah also claimed Peterson was involved in recruiting women for threesomes and foursomes with T.I. and Tiny.

“[Peterson’s] obsessed with Tiny. She wants Tiny to be her girlfriend,” said Shekinah. “Why she ain’t talking about how she done sucked [T.I.’s] dick? Why we ain’t talking about that?” The celebrity hairstylist went on to say, “Why she ain’t told y’all about she’s one of the women that who used to go recruit the b######? Wassup!?”

In response, Peterson wrote on Instagram:

Sis! I learned something this week! You never heal from the things you don’t reveal. Speaking to your pain, past experiences & getting them out allow you room to process them & cultivate some level of a healing plan. Also note your silence is THEIR POWER! They will do anything to discredit you and attempt to make you not feel or reveal your truth. I’m an empath so I’m disturbed by what I’m finding out, it’s HEAVY. There’s a certain level of strength you give a mother when you violate or exploit her child on social media to PAD YOUR LIES! You can come for me all you want but when you put my child in the mix on THINGS YOU KNOW ARE TRUE, then ITS A PROBLEM! I can never remove my baby’s image in that way from the internet but I can make sure that when he’s old enough to see it! HE KNOWS IT WAS UP & STUCK! & my momma maybe many things but a LIAR isn’t one of them. TO MY WOMEN THAT ARE SPEAKING & MENTALLY SORTING OUT YOUR EXPERIENCES! I know it’s a lot to process, I’m looking for a therapist for all victims now. YOU CANT HEAL FROM WHAT YOU NEVER REVEAL.

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Lil Durk Drops Deluxe Edition Of ‘The Voice’ Album Featuring Lil Baby & More

Chicago-raised rapper Lil Durk returned on Friday with The Voice deluxe. The extended version of his sixth studio album comes with 12 additional tracks.

Atlanta’s 2020 Hip Hop MVP candidate Lil Baby shows up on the song “Finesse Out the Gang Way.” Pooh Shiesty and Sydny August make appearances on the deluxe version as well.

The original The Voice included contributions by King Von, 6lack, Young Thug, and YNW Melly. Durk’s project debuted at #46 on the Billboard 200 chart in a short week before climbing to the Top 5 in its first full week of release.

Durk also gained noticeable mentions online for the new song titled “Kanye Krazy” which obviously refers to his fellow Chicago native Kanye West. Plus, leaked images from a video set appear to show Durkio recreating some of Ye’s most famous looks.

PartyNextDoor Adds ‘Colours’ EP To Streaming Platforms

“Making the original COLOURS finally available everywhere Friday for the fans. Locked in, will be back soon,” posted PartyNextDoor earlier this week. The Canadian singer kept his word.

2014’s Colours EP is now streamable on platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, Tidal, and Amazon Music. That news led to PartyNextDoor’s name to become a Twitter trending topic on Friday morning.

Many PND fans were expecting Colours 3 to be on the way after a few cryptic Instagram posts seemed to suggest a new project was arriving soon. At the moment, it is not clear whether the social media teases were only for the first Colours or a possible third sequel.

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Is Lil Wayne Slippin’ Lean And Celebrating Pardon?

Lil Wayne is out of jail. Actually, I don’t know if he was ever in jail. He was looking at several years in jail because they found a gun and drugs on his private plane. He’s a felon so guns is a no no! The drugs charge went away but the gun charge stuck. Donald Trump pardoned the rapper before he could even get to sentencing. He pled guilty knowing that he was going to get off. Oh well!

What is the next logical thing to do? Go party, in a pandemic, allegedly with lean in a Styrofoam cup & a blunt in hand, with no mask on! I thought, Lil Wayne was going to do better by his constituents and become a better role model for all of us, including myself. But that does not seem to be the case.

Most recently, Wayne was spotted in Miami, allegedly Inebriated. He did have some good bodyguards and security that did wear masks, so they were not playing any games.

Congratulations Lil Wayne!

By the way, Wheezy has been working pretty hard. Hope he sticks to the music.

Tee Grizzley’s Brother Baby Grizzley Indicted On Gun Charge

Tee Grizzley’s younger brother is facing more legal problems just four months after his release from state prison.

Marcellus Wallace, AKA Baby Grizzley has been indicted on a federal gun charge.

According to The Detroit News, Baby Grizzley was stopped on December 8th. A search of the vehicle turned up marijuana, an open container of alcohol, and two .45 caliber guns.

Both Baby Grizzley and another man named Nolan Dasgupta – Francis were charged with being felons in possession of a firearm. They face up to 10 years in federal prison.

In October, Baby Grizzley was released from prison after serving a 5-year bid for robbery.

Tee Grizzley posted a message to his Instagram account after The Detroit News reported the indictment.

“Free Bro 💔 this Shìt just crushed me but ima hold this s### down like I been doing my boy I got us,” Tee Grizzley said.

Tee Grizzley, who recently released the track “Gave That Back,” with his younger brother Baby Grizzley, revealed that he was “crushed.”

Hip-Hop Artist/Poet Amillion Drops Video For Soulful Single “The Quarantine” Featuring Stacy Barthe & J’ne Indigo

International Hip-Hop Artist, Poet and Delaware’s Own Amillion teamed up with Jet Phynx Films to deliver a sick music visual and healing message to start the New Year 2021.

In the motion picture also co starring Amilllion’s daughter Aaliyah Adams-Mayfield they re-enact the Covid diagnosis in a hospital.

The soulful song entitled, “The Quarantine” featuring national recording songstress Stacy Barthe & J’ne Indigo can be found on Covid-1NA and Deluxe music project out now.

Covid-1NA currently has over 500,000 streams. Look for this Music Visual to be featured in hospitals and medical centers around the nation to help spread hope.

Official Website: www.AmillionThePoet.com