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EXCLUSIVE: “Buss It” Creator Erica Banks Talks New Music, Her Influences, Megan Thee Stallion And More

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Dallas, Texas rapper Erica Banks is starting 2021 off by handling her business. Erica, who is signed to Carl Crawford’s 1501 Certified Entertainment imprint, just earned a distribution deal with Warner Records.

Over the past few weeks, her hit single “Buss It” has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram, and in the process, spawned a celebrity challenge which has caught fire across the internet.

During a sit-down with AllHipHop, Erica talked about her music, her come up and career being compared to Megan Thee Stallion, who also got her start on 1501 Certified Entertainment.

AllHipHop: Tell us a little bit about who you are and what defines Erica Banks.

Erica Banks: For those of you who don’t know, I am Erica banks. And I think the best way to describe Erica Banks is just a turnt up, unapologetic artist. This is my third year rapping, third-year recording, so I’m pretty new to everything. But it’s been a breeze so far.

AllHipHop: So tell us about some of your influences. You have a very Southern, Midwest kind of thing going on. Tell us a little bit about that.

Erica Banks: My influences would definitely be Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliott. I was really big on them growing up as a kid, I was a barb and everything during that era. So just seeing them do what they do on TV and me being a kid, it was really fascinating. And they were just my biggest experiences they made me wanted to rap.

AllHipHop: Do you feel like your sound is specific to where you’re from? There are some people who say you kind of have a piggybacked off of Megan, but others say that’s just the Midwest sound.

Erica Banks: It’s definitely where I’m from. I just have a southern sound or an accent. It just comes from us being from the same area. And that’s where a lot of people get the whole “Oh, she sounds like Megan.” We do sound similar in the way that we say things, however, we don’t sound like identical twins.

AllHipHop: Right? That’s like a Brooklyn accent.

Erica Banks: Yeah.

AllHipHop: How did you meet Carl Crawford and 1501 Certified Entertainment? 

Erica Banks: It was actually on Instagram Live. Carl was on live. And I joined the Live. And at the time, people were submitting music and he was giving them feedback. And I decided to submit my music in hopes that he would come across it and he did. So he played my song online and gave me some great feedback. Two weeks after that, he reached out to me personally in regards to me joining the team. And you know, I was interested.

AllHipHop: Wow. So what has the experience been like? so far? Seems like you have a really big buzz, tell us about the experience of joining on board, fresh off of the very public breakup between him and Megan thee Stallion.

Erica Banks: It’s crazy in a good way. Things are starting to change for me, things are starting to get a lot busier, a lot more intense. Now I have a schedule. And before I didn’t have a schedule. So now I have a list of things to do every single day. But it is fun. You know, it keeps me occupied and busy. I’m always doing something. So it’s definitely something that I’m enjoying.

AllHipHop: Is there any pressure coming after someone else who’s had so much success? Do you feel any discomfort with people possibly comparing you and whether or not you’re going to measure up to the same level of success?

Erica Banks: I don’t worry about that just because I know what I’m capable of as an artist. And I have a lot that you know, I’m going to accomplish so I don’t ever worry about, “Oh, am I gonna be able to do what this person did or what that person did” because I’m more than sure that I’ll be able to do, if not more than what some of these people did definitely be able to do what they’ve done. 

AllHipHop: So tell us what else is going on? What’s new, what can we expect coming from you? 

Erica Banks: I put out my tape. So if you have not checked it out, go check it out. I actually just dropped two videos. “Buss It” and “All of These Hoes.” Both songs are on the tape. So I have more music videos coming, I have shows coming, and meet and greets, but we have to keep that to a minimum due to the pandemic. But when the world does open back up I’ll definitely start having events, shows, things that people can physically come to.

AllHipHop: Any dream collaborations?

Erica Banks: Yes, Dream collaboration would definitely be Nicki Minaj, Future, I love Future, and Missy Elliott. 

AllHipHop: In the sea of so many female rappers, what do you think you bring to the table that’s different than other female rappers?

Erica Banks: I’m definitely bringing versatility to the table. And when I say versatility, I’m speaking on singing, I’m speaking on storytelling, I’m speaking on turn up of music. I don’t just make one type of music. If you just really didn’t listen to my catalog, I have a little bit of everything. So I feel like what I’m able to bring to the table is versatility. And I’m able to give you whatever, you know, not just rap or not just turn up.

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Texas Rapper Danny Jai Releases New Single “You and I” Featuring Tory Lanez

By: Staff Writer Updated Category: Music
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It is fully evident on his daring upcoming musical work that hip hop artist Danny Jai is delving further into uncharted territory. The up and coming artist is entering the scene with an established fanbase and years of performative credibility under his belt. He packs a heavy punch — and his most recent release “You and I” (featuring Tory Lanez) is a hypnotic, midtempo mix that unveils the rapper’s innermost thoughts and desires. Though Lanez is a favorable addition to the track, Danny Jai holds his own, proving that his gifts are fit to box with the best of them.

“When I was creating this song, I really thought about how I wanted people to feel when they were listening to it,” he says. “I’m all about positivity and good vibes, so that’s the mood I was going for. Tory Lanez is one of the hottest artists out right now. Having him on it just made it all come together.”

As a Mexican-American, he adds his own voice to the culture, infusing elements of his Latin background by swaying between English and Spanish in his music. His base filled delivery is backed by top tier production and energetic visuals which result in a lyrical motif that is weaved together by his experiences.

https://www.instagram.com/riodannyjai/

 

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Tells Hilarious Story About Drake

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Rap superstar Drake was once fined $500 by the Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr after showing up late to hitch a ride on the basketball team’s plane.

The “God’s Plan” hitmaker is a big sports fan and serves as the ambassador for his hometown heroes, the Toronto Raptors.

On one occasion, Drake was invited to jet to Los Angeles with the San Francisco, California-based team following the Warriors’ home game against the Raptors.

However, when it was time to board, Drake was nowhere to be found – and nor were the team’s stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

“Years ago…, we had a home game, and we were flying to L.A. after our home game, and we all got to the airport and Steph and Draymond weren’t on the plane…,” Kerr shared at a press conference before the Warriors’ game against the Raptors on Sunday.

“We had a team rule at the time, that you could bring a friend on the plane a couple of times a year, and unbeknownst to me, Steph decided to use one of his slots for Drake.

“Drake got on the plane that night with Draymond and Steph, and I fined all three of them for being late, and Drake paid his $500 fine!”

The Hip-Hop star no longer has to depend on others for rides on private jets after purchasing his own customized plane, nicknamed Air Drake, in 2019.

YO! MTV Raps Stars Ed Lover, Dr. Dre & T-Money Talk Def Jam, Rick Rubin, Public Enemy & Blazing Trails Globally

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Features
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Ed Lover, Dr. Dre & T-Money helped usher a new era Hip-Hop, effectively putting the best of the culture on television through the immortal vessel YO! MTV Raps. YO! ran as a television music video program, starring the trio in various forms from 1987 to 1995. When it was cancelled it was still at the top of the pile of programs at the ubiquitous network. But when the dust settled, stars were made, the culture of authentic Hip-Hop had infiltrated the world’s households and Ed Lover, Dr. Dre & T-Money were solidified as certified legends. But, their story didn’t begin nor end with YO! You have to hear it and see it to believe it. They talk about everything from their beginnings as artists to joking Chuck D & Flavor Flav to Rick Rubin to who was wack and even that California Dr. Dre.

Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur facilitates this AllHipHop interview as the fellas take a trip down memory lane, but also discuss their new ventures on the horizon. 

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John Legend Apologizes For Elevating Prosecutor Accused Of Sexual Assault

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Criminal justice reform advocate Adam John Foss is facing multiple sexual assault allegations. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office retained an outside law firm to do an independent investigation into whether the former prosecutor in the Massachusetts county engaged in any illegal behavior.

In a medium post titled “The Wolf and the Whisper Network” published on November 17, singer Raegan Sealy accused Foss of raping her in 2017. A separate “Adam John Foss: a Virus in the System” Medium post was written by “a group of women” who also shared stories of Foss’s alleged sexual misconduct. He was also accused of infecting sexual partners with HSV2 without informing them that he was carrying the disease.

Foss publicly stated that he recognized his “callous and insensitive behavior” has caused people “anguish,” but he denied engaging in any “nonconsensual sexual relations.” Even with that denial, EGOT winner John Legend took to Twitter this week to distance himself and his FreeAmerica campaign to end mass incarceration from the accused rapist.

 

Legend tweeted:

In 2015 we (my org @freeamerica, @tystiklorius and I) helped elevate Adam John Foss and the concept of progressive prosecutors. I later learned that he used his platform to harm women. He used my name and association to gain credibility, and while we are committed to a world where people’s lives aren’t defined by their mistakes, it’s unacceptable to use one’s power and influence to harm women. We are so sorry to all of the women he has harmed.

“This will not be a quick or easy process and it is important to give anyone that may have their own story to share the time and space to do so in a safe and comfortable way,” Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins told WBUR-FM. “Every investigation will be investigated fairly and thoroughly.”

Adam John Foss served as a Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney from 2008 to 2016. Rollins acknowledged she has a personal relationship with Foss, so the Goodwin Procter law firm is handling the independent investigation. Boston police are also looking into the matter.

Rick Ross Gets His Own Sweet Chilli Lemon Pepper Rap Snacks Flavor

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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William “Rick Ross” Roberts II is the latest rapper to have his own Rap Snacks bag. “The Official Snack of Hip Hop” introduced new Sweet Chilli Lemon Pepper-flavored potato chips as part of a multi-product brand cooperation between the self-described “biggest boss that you seen thus far” and the food company.

“Our partnership with Rick Ross marks an exciting time for the Rap Snacks brand as we continue to expand nationally and bolster our distribution footprint. Rick Ross’ business acumen and contribution to the culture is the perfect recipe for what we’re developing next, as we introduce new flavor profiles and innovative products,” said James Lindsay, CEO of Rap Snacks.

Rick Ross and Rap Snacks’ Sweet Chilli Lemon Pepper chips.

Previously, Rap Snacks produced packaging that features Cardi B, Migos, Lil Yachty, Boosie, and other Hip Hop stars. Last year, Voletta Wallace endorsed Cookout BBQ Sauce and Honey Jalapeno flavors which celebrated her late son Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace by donating some of the sales proceeds to the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation and the Rap Snacks “Boss Up” Foundation.

Rick Ross is adding his business relationship with Rap Snacks to his ever-growing list of money-making opportunities. The South Florida native is the head of Maybach Music Group. Rozay also owns several Wingstop and Checkers franchises, and he is said to have a vast real estate portfolio. Additionally, AllHipHop.com recently reported on Ross’s new deal with Jetdoc healthcare provider.

Slick Rick Teams Up With Clarks Originals For “Mind- Body-Sole,” Philanthropic Offerings

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Hip-Hop legend Slick Rick has partnered again with classic shoe giant Clarks Originals to create a new initiative that serves people as well as puts fashion on full display.

The Bronx-reared rap artist, known for his remarkable story-telling, has co-created a mini-documentary called “Mind- Body-Sole” that evokes multiple vibes. One, it reiterates the Clark Brand and the way Rick’s brand has imposed itself on it through the years. Second, it visual tells a story of the impact fashion has had in the rapper’s life and how that is interwoven in NYC, one of the fashion capitals of the world. Thirdly, it has the legendary rapper giving care packages to essential workers.

The mini-doc was shot by Jordan Riggs and directed by Katherine Mateo.

Slick Rick’s relationship with Clarks footwear goes back 30 years and pushed the brand through generations of Hip-Hop fans. In the video, Slick Rick speaks on his long-running relationship with Clarks Originals’ Wallabee shoe, which he has worn throughout his illustrious career.

The UK-born artist has jump-started a new philanthropic organization called “Victory Patch Foundation” that will help continue the work in the community with Rick at the helm. 

Check out the visuals below.

 

Royce Da 5’9″ Challenges Lil Wayne’s Views On Racism & Calls Out Major Record Labels

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Last year was hard for a lot of people around the world, including Lil Wayne. The rap star faced significant backlash when he endorsed Donald Trump’s campaign right before the 2020 presidential election, and he ended the year by pleading guilty in federal district court to illegal possession of a .45-caliber handgun.

Wayne’s sentencing hearing is presently scheduled for January 28, but there have been reports that President Trump is considering pardoning the Young Money co-founder on his way out of the White House. Otherwise, the 38-year-old father of four could be headed back to prison again after serving time for another gun charge from 2007.

Detroit emcee Royce Da 5’9 spoke about that legal situation during an interview with The Message on Apple Music. The Bad Meets Evil member also referred to Wayne’s controversial 2016 comments where the New Orleans-bred entertainer claimed he never experienced racism throughout his life. Additionally, Royce expressed his thoughts on the relationship between Hip Hop culture and major corporations like Universal Music Group.

“Cash Money, they signed their deal in 1997. So from then to now, they’ve walked billions of dollars into the Universal building. You can’t tell me that you feel like Universal has been protecting Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne – I heard come out of his mouth in an interview that racism doesn’t exist,” said Royce Da 5’9. “Being famous early for a Black person is crippling. It cripples you. You’re incapable of seeing things for what they are.”

The rapper/producer continued, “My brother, you’re going to jail for the second time. The first time you went to prison, you went for a gun that wasn’t even on you. It was on your bus. That’s racism, Lil Wayne. If you’re in bed with Universal and they’re not protecting you, it’s because they see some sort of upside in allowing y’all to look like that… that’s racism, Hip Hop. When you look at Hip Hop and our culture and how much of the market share we make up, and then you measure that against how many Black people are in those executive chairs, that’s racism.”

Royce Da 5’9 also spoke about his 2020 project The Allegory receiving a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album, his approach to being an artist, the value of therapy, and other topics. Plus, he explained how “I Gave You Power” by Nas inspired him to create storytelling rap songs.

Cardi B Reveals She Only Spent $15,000 On “Bodak Yellow” Music Video

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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“Bodak Yellow” is one of the most commercially successful rap singles of all time. Cardi B’s breakout record is already certified 9x-Platinum by the RIAA and its music video has collected over 950 million views on YouTube.

The former Billboard Hot 100 #1 song helped turn Cardi into a household name around the world. It launched her music career which now includes three more Number Ones, a historic Grammy win, and a record-setting Invasion of Privacy album.

Cardi’s rise to stardom apparently began on a shoestring budget. The Bronx native informed her Twitter followers that the Picture Perfect-directed “Bodak Yellow” visuals were shot for under $20,000.

 

 

“Fun fact: ‘Bodak Yellow’ music video cost me 15 thousand dollars. I was in Dubai and I said… I gotta fly Picture (videographer) out here… BOOM BOOM BANG! Ya know the rest,” posted Cardi B on Wednesday morning.

The Atlantic recording artist went on to share the costs of other videos in her catalog. According to Cardi B, the “Money” MV cost $400K, the “Please Me” MV cost $900K, and the “WAP” MV cost $1 million.

The “Be Careful” video budget was said to be around $200,000. She supposedly spent $150,000 on the “Bartier Cardi” music video featuring Atlanta’s 21 Savage.

Cardi B then explained that she does not remember the expenses for the #1 hit “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J Balvin because she was carrying a child at the time and the experience with the paparazzi was not enjoyable. She also recalled filming her “Lick” video with her now-husband Offset.

“I think like 15K,” responded Cardi when asked about the “Lick” budget. “Offset had a 40K wardrobe fee for videos so I had to pay it out my pocket cause I didn’t wanna look like a small artist with a tiny ass music video budget… I told him like a year later.”

She added, “Ugh it was very [expressionless face emoji]. We shot the video at a casino in a Holiday Inn in Jersey and I was embarrassed cause it [looked] so low budget and Set was about to pull up and I barely knew him so I was so shy and when he kissed me on camera my heart [sank] [smiling face with heart-shaped eyes emoji]. Every1 was like [dizzy face emojis][face with open mouth emojis].”

Snoop Dogg On Recent Feud With Eminem: “We Good”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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An unexpected Hip Hop beef played out over the last several weeks. Two of Dr. Dre’s most successful musical apprentices, Snoop Dogg and Eminem, feuded in public.

While on The Breakfast Club, Snoop Dogg stated that he does not have Eminem in his Top 10 rappers list and suggested he does not listen to the Detroit-bred rhymer. Em fired back on the Music to Be Murdered By: Side B track “Zeus” and in an interview.

According to Uncle Snoop, both men are back on good terms at the moment. He shared that new information in the comment section of the @rapcyph3r Instagram page on Tuesday.

The apparent Eminem fan account posted a photo of Snoop, Em, and Dr. Dre with a caption that read, “I wonder what changed..!!” Snoop jumped in the comments to respond. The Go–Big Show judge wrote, “Nothing we good. [flexed biceps emoji]”

All of this drama between Snoop Dogg and Eminem apparently comes to an end as Dr. Dre is in the hospital recovering from a brain aneurysm. The Hip Hop production icon is said to be “getting excellent care” and “doing good.”

Verzuz Announces New & Final Date For Ashanti Vs Keyshia Cole Battle

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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After two delays, the Ashanti versus Keyshia Cole matchup is finally set to take place next week. Verzuz has announced the final date for the battle of the R&B songstresses.

The music event was originally scheduled for December 11, 2020. Ashanti revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 and the showcase was then postponed to January 9.

Last week, Verzuz organizers once again shelved the faceoff due to COVID issues. They eventually settled on Thursday, January 21 as the day fans will get to watch Keyshia and Ashanti go hit-for-hit from remote locations.

“Kicking off the first #VERZUZ of the year with Ashanti and Keyshia Cole. Thank you everyone for being patient with us. We can’t wait for this magical night,” reads a tweet on the verified Verzuz account.

In addition, Ashanti presented the CÎROC 235 Splash cocktail as the signature special drink of this Verzuz session. There is also official NTWRK merchandise for the Keyshia Cole/Ashanti celebration.

Cash Motivated Releases His New Visuals For “Contagious”

By: Shirley Ju Updated Category: Music
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Cash Motivated is an indie artist from Florida who had a wide-open state through the pandemic, opening doors for his central performances alongside significant artists for socially distanced concerts in Florida’s cities. His music has gained a natural buzz and showed a successful grind, which bought new recognition, cross-promotion that serves both audiences.

Cash has reached over 20K in views in only five days with his new single “Contagious.”

Cash Motivated dropped his newly hyped track “Contagious,” featuring Mook Boy produced by Jayrell Beatz with new media hits and increased fan engagement. Florida rapper Cash Motivated newest single, “Contagious,” is catching significant wind, and he’s applying pressure hit after hit under his label Cash Gang.

He is not only rapping about having money but what he has invested his money in. Every record set the tone for the next song, such as “Win or Lose, Pay Off Ft. Euro Got It, and now Contagious, which tells his story musically, displaying his hustle and earned income.

He has applied pressure amongst his peers and pushed his social media following throughout the pandemic. But he hopes to interconnect with more hustlers in which he is a former NFL player and now renowned rapper “Cash Motivated”;

Hustling is not a task, but a natural sense of urgency to get multiple streams of currency in an instance; which is a lifestyle that should be contagious.

Watch the new video: Cash Motivated Feat. Mook Boy- Contagious (P###. Jayrell Beatz)

 

Disgraceful, Clout Chasing Social Influencer Lied About Kanye’s Gay Affair And Much More

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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A social influencer who is so desperate for fame has been making up lies about Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Kris Jenner.

Last week, an attention deprived TikTok “star” named Ava Louise claimed she had inside info regarding Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s marriage, which is reportedly on the rocks. 

Ava Louise, who has over 600,000 followers on TikTok, said she had irrefutable proof Kanye was having a gay love affair with makeup artist Jeffree Star. 

Of course, Ava Louise’s rumor spread like wildfire. 

Representatives for both Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were forced to come forward to deny the slanderous lie Ava Louise was perpetuating via TikTok. 

Ava Louise’s desperate attempt to become famous continued yesterday when she lied and claimed Kris Jenner sent her a cease and desist letter, which thrust her into the headlines again. 

The only problem is, Kris Jenner has never even heard of Ava Louise and said she is simply chasing clout and cashing in on the famous Kardashian name. 

https://twitter.com/realavalouiise/status/1348329178312171520?s=20

“We have zero clue who this person is and have not yet taken legal action. However, if she continues to spread lie after lie and a fake letter in a desperate cry for public attention, which she has admitted on record that she’s seeking, then we will have no choice but to take legal action on principle,” a representative for Kris Jenner told TMZ. 

Now that Ava Louise has the attention she wants, she could be facing some real legal action from the Kardashian family’s powerful matriarch. 

“Perhaps she should spend that time instead seeking the help that she clearly needs to deal with her issues.”

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Ava Louise’s perfectly timed publicity stunt comes as President Trump – another liar – was booted from TikTok as well as Instagram, Facebook, and his platform of choice – Twitter – for spreading lies about the 2020 election.

Trump’s disinformation campaign eventually led to a riot at the Capitol building in Washington DC on January 6th which left five people dead. 

Although Ava Louise’s blatant falsehoods are unlikely to cause the same type of bloodshed as President Trump’s lies, her actions underscore how easy it is to amplify disinformation on big platforms like TikTok. 

 

Busta Rhymes Explains How Bodybuilder Helped Him Bust His Belly 

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Busta Rhymes’ amazing 100-pound weight loss began with a text to a professional bodybuilder fan.

The rapper recently showed off his toned physique and he told Men’s Health magazine he owes his body transformation to Dexter Jackson, who helped him on the road to a new look.

The fitness expert’s direct message to Busta, revealing he was working out to one of his songs, could not have come at a better time.

The rap star, real name Trevor George Smith, Jr., was at an unhealthy low while working on his Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God album, and battling sleep apnea and breathing difficulties.

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“I knew s### was serious,” he said. “The doctor told me that if I caught a cold or slept wrong that I could die… It felt like this was on me now, and I had to steer things in a different direction. I was too young to be on all of these blood-pressure medications and acid-reflux medications.”

And then came Dexter’s DM.

“I told him I needed his help and I gave him my number and he hit me back right away,” Busta recalled.

The rapper revealed he moved to Florida for a month to begin his training with Jackson, who recruited a personal chef to cook up regular healthy meals based around egg whites.

Busta revealed his weight loss on social media in October 2020 sharing a then and now photo comparison on Instagram.

 

BREAKING: YFN Lucci Accused Of Murder, Manhunt Underway

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci is currently the subject of a manhunt.

The rapper, born Rayshawn Bennett, was involved in a shootout on December 10th, that left one man dead and another man injured in South West Atlanta.

According to reports to reports, the rap star is wanted in connection with the death of a 28-year-old man named James Adams, who was shot in the head. The cops found Andrews dead in the middle of the 900 block of Peeples Street, S.W.

Andrews was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injury. The second victim, a 32-year-old male, was shot in the abdomen and survived.

YFN Lucci, who is an artist on the Think Its A Game imprint, is charged with murder, aggravated assault, participating in street gang activity, and other weapons violations.

According to the APD, two other people have already been charged for their roles in the shooting.

Rav’on Boyd, 23, and Leroy Pitts, 17, were taken into custody in Miami for their roles in the deadly shooting and hit the same charges as YFN Lucci.

The cops are offering up $5,000 for information that leads to the rap star’s arrest.

Just one month ago, YFN Lucci was riding high – literally.

The same day of the shooting (December 10th, 2020), Think Its A Game boss Girvan “Fly” Henry gifted Lucci the first 2021 Maybach SUV in the U.S. – worth $200,000 – to celebrate the success of his flagship artist, who is known for the #1 hit single “Wet. She Got That…” as well as the smash “Key To The Streets” featuring Migos and Trouble.

In May of 2019, YFN Lucci’s life was targeted in a shooting that left his red Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon riddled with bullets. Although Lucci was not driving the car, one of his associates was pushing the luxury whip. The guy was struck two times and survived his injuries.

No one was ever arrested in connection with that shooting.

Then, in June of 2020, gunmen shot up YFN Lucci’s video shoot in Southeast Atlanta. YFN Lucci managed to escape injury since he was not on the set at the time the gunplay erupted at the Martin Street Plaza apartments, but a 15-year-old was shot in the hand and treated at a local hospital for his gunshot wound.

AllHipHop EXCLUSIVE: Houston Rapper $keeta Arrested For Shooting Rival Over The Weekend

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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Houston rapper $keeta is facing a serious legal challenge after an altercation in his hometown of Houston last weekend.

The rapper was arrested after a confrontation with a rival turned violent last weekend (January 9th).

Sources told AllHipHop.com $keeta was at a local motel when a man with whom he had a dispute rolled up on him without warning.

The rapper made an attempt to squash the issue, but the problem escalated to violence when a man named Joe Moore drew his weapon on $keeta.

$keeta, who was shot seven times in 2015, was also packing, and in an attempt to defend himself, the rapper fired off shots, striking Moore in the chest three times.

Moore was taken to a local hospital where he is in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.

$keeta, real name Kedric Jones, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, being a felon in possession of a weapon, and tampering with evidence.

 

He is currently out on bail.

$keeta is a Southwest Houston native who gained a buzz with the release of his mixtape “NBS” through Block Entertainment/RCA Records, in addition to his song “Tears” with local legend Z-Ro and a recent collaboration with Trae Tha Truth titled “It Aint Fair.”

In 2019, $keeta was named checked in an article about rising rappers from the city in an article in the HoustonPress, alongside big names like Megan Thee Stallion, Maxo Kream, OMB Bloodbath, and others.

$keeta, who is known for fusing Christianity into his street rhymes, most recently mixtape is called “The Watchman,” which dropped in December of 2020.

A$AP Mob Giving Out Yammies At This Yams Day Celebration 

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Rap star A$AP Rocky just dropped a hilarious trailer to announce the dates for the annual Yams Day concert. 

Each year, Harlem rap collective A$AP Mob honors the group’s founder Steven “A$AP Yams” Rodriguez, who died from a drug overdose on January 15th, 2015, at the age of 26.

Thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Yams Day will be virtual, along with a new spin. 

This year, the annual event will be giving out the Yammy’s, which is A$AP Mob’s play on a Grammy Award. 

A$AP Rocky released a trailer for the virtual event on his Instagram account, featuring him interviewing random people – and even a dog – on the streets of New York. 

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“You better m############ come to m############ Yams Day this year or we’re going to kick your ass you b####,”.A$AP Ferg promised. 

Yams Day will take place on January 18th. 

More details are expected to be released in the coming week. 

The A$AP Mob started putting one Yams Day in 2015. The event has been held at big venues like Madison Square Garden, and The New York Expo Center. 

Last year’s star-studded Yams Day took place in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center, where artists like Lil Yachty, Tyler the Creator, Young M.A., and Sheck Wes were headliners of the concert. 

Kevin Hart Lands Four-Picture Netflix Deal

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Kevin Hart has landed a major new four-film deal with Netflix.

The “Ride Along” star and his HartBeat Productions partners will develop four projects for the streaming service in a deal similar to the one Netflix bosses struck with Adam Sandler several years ago.

“Partnering with Netflix is an amazing opportunity for HartBeat and myself,” Hart said in a statement. “I am excited to act in and produce cutting edge films with Netflix.

“I am extremely grateful to (Netflix bosses) Ted Sarandos and Scott Stuber; we share the same creative vision and always put the audience first. This business is about growth and my HartBeat team continues to exceed my expectations with their ability to develop stories and relationships. Our goal is to make the HartBeat name synonymous with first-class entertainment and narratives.”

Stuber adds: “Netflix has enjoyed a long relationship with Kevin and we’ve been lucky enough to partner with him many times. He’s a hands-on producer and it’s been great to watch him build an incredible company with HartBeat. There are very few artists who can attract audiences of all ages and succeed in making comedies, dramas, and family films. We’re excited to partner with Kevin, and his great team at Hartbeat, to entertain our audience for years to come.”

Rapper Saigon Blasts TikTok As A Raunchy Twerk Fest Unfit For His Daughter

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Back in the early 2000s, when New York City rapper Saigon was signed to Atlantic Records, he used to spit about the ills of street life.

His songs were on the radio and videos were played on hot cable shows like Rap City.

However, 20 plus years later — as a man with more experience — he is a lot more critical of some people’s (and businesses’) decision to celebrate gun and booty clapping in spaces where young people might hear witness it.

The former “Love & Hip Hop: New York” cast member took to social media to blast people on TikTok for transforming the safe space for kids to a free OnlyFans knock-off.

In the image of the post he wrote, “I’m convinced at this rate, 10 years they’ll be airing p### on PBS.”

“We took Tik Tol(sp) from kids and made it a twerk/@ss clapping application,” Saigon lamented.

He then noted that he felt bad that he had to delete his daughter’s account because she has no clue about the dangers the app promotes. Saigon also claims that as a community we lack the “leadership” and “courage” needed to stop people from making the internet the “New Rome.”

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He said, “Everybody ran and seen Cardi run and turn off the WAP song when her young daughter walked in the room, and it’s her song… She gets it…”

“Meanwhile Emmis Communications/Radio One etc pump the songs into millions of listeners on Urban Stations a day,” he continued in his caption. “Not Adult Contemporary s###. The s### the kids are into.”

“This overtly sexual society is like they new Rome… Thats why something as natural as sex, (which is how we all got here) can be manipulated and made to be.”

Saigon’s beef with TikTok’s content comes as rapper Erica Banks’ “Buss It” challenge has gone viral.

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Vic Mensa’s Non-Profit Robbed Of $40,000 Worth Of Shoes

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Some low down dirty thieves victimized rapper Vic Mensa on New Year’s Eve, and the rap star is not happy about it.

According to Vic, burglars ransacked his non-profit foundation SaveMoneySaveLife and made off with all of the donated inventory.

“We were set up and someone brought a truck to our Southside Chicago location and cleaned us out of over $40,000 worth of brand new shoes,” Vic Mensa revealed in a heartbreaking Instagram post.

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Vic Mensa founded SaveMoneySaveLife in 2018 to help those in need in his hometown of Chicago.

According to Vic, the nonprofit has given out hundreds of thousands of pounds in food, over $50,000 worth of sneakers, and valuable PPE supplies since locked down to start it over the spread of the coronavirus in March of 2020.

But, that goodwill and his charitable efforts meant nothing to the cold-hearted thieves, who had no problem stealing items that were supposed to be for charitable purposes.

So far, no arrests have been made.

Vic is asking his fans to help SaveMoneySaveLife restock its inventory with new donations.