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Hot Boy Turk Prematurely Announces B.G.’s Release From Prison

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) One of the original members of the Hot Boys, the group that officially help Cash Money Records take over for the 99 and the 2000s, B.G. may be getting out of prison soon.

However, if you are getting your information for Turk, his partner in rhyme, you might have thought he was home already.

On a social media post, his long-time friend Turk told fans that the homie was already home. Wednesday morning he took to Twitter and stated, “B.G. be home get ready!”

By the afternoon, Turk seemed so overjoyed about the return of his guy that he went back on the platform to further state that the #FreeBG campaign started over years ago can cease and desist, saying “There is no more free BG, It’s #BGFree”

Fans too were excited.

AllStar Chuck @CT636Music stated, “When he touches down there shouldn’t be a reason why we shouldn’t see a Hot Boys reunion.” While Lil Dre @Dre_2k is got on his Kim Kardashian grind and said, “Now Free C-Murder.”

In a Tweet that has now been removed, B.G.’s son confirmed what Uncle Turk shared with the world.

In a short and simple message, he said “Popz on the way!” That is when people started to question if Turk was trolling, tweaking or just didn’t know what he was talking about.

None of those were the case. He just jumped out the window too fast, once he the initial news was shared. Check out his clarification:

Back in 2009, B.G. was arrested after being pulled over by police in his Chevrolet Tahoe in his hometown of New Orleans.

What appeared to be a routine traffic stop, would change the rapper’s life for the next decade. During the stop, officials found three guns, loaded magazines, extended clips, and some illegal drugs. It was later discovered that two of the three guns had been reported stolen.

Arrested for illegally carrying weapons, he was incarcerated in 2012 and sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for gun possession and witness tampering.

No official word is available on whether or not the “Bling Bling” rapper be released this week, but if he is, considering how on fire them N.O. Boys have been lately, fire music should be on the way.

Blac Chyna Claims To Have Video To Prove She Never Assaulted Rob Kardashian

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Model Blac Chyna has asked the courts to dismiss the battery lawsuit brought against her by ex-boyfriend Rob Kardashian.

The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star sued the mother of his child in 2017 for an assault that allegedly took place a year before and now Blac Chyna, real name Angela Renee White, is moving to have the case completely eliminated.

“Chyna has filed a motion to dismiss the baseless assault and battery claims filed by her ex-fiancé Rob Kardashian in September 2017,” her lawyer Lynne Ciani told ET Online in a statement issued on Wednesday. “Now, Chyna has submitted evidence to the Court proving that she never committed assault and battery against Rob and that his case should be thrown out of court.”

Kardashian has accused Blac Chyna, the mother of his three-year-old daughter Dream, of attempting to strangle him with a cell phone cord, as well as repeatedly striking him in the head and face, causing neck injuries and other wounds.

He also claims she destroyed property in a house they rented from his half-sister Kylie Jenner.

Rob has sued Blac Chyna for assault and battery, declaratory relief over their former reality show Rob & Chyna, and conversion for property damage. His sibling Jenner is also a co-plaintiff in the case over the alleged damage at her rental property.

The feuding former lovers split for good in 2017 after a year of dating.

Kanye West Sunday Service Taking Over NBA All-Star Weekend

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Kanye West is returning to his hometown of Chicago, Illinois to showcase his Sunday Service choir at the NBA All-Star 2020 weekend.

The Christian music troupe led by the rapper will perform at the Credit 1 Arena in the city on Sunday, a few hours ahead of the National Basketball Association game, which kicks off in the evening and features Team LeBron battling against Team Giannis.

The NBA All-Star performance takes place just weeks after Kanye’s Sunday Service headed to Miami, Florida to offer a spiritual show before Super Bowl LIV. 

Cardi B. Calls Out Fans Over Fake DM’s And Takes A Swipe At Twitter Too

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Cardi B hit out at fans on Twitter for posting screenshots of fake direct message (DM) conversations with the star.

The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker took aim after spotting a string of fake messages from users, purporting to have conversed with the 27-year-old rapper online.

In a video, Cardi proved to fans the conversation was fake, as she showed the direct messages she does get.

“The fact that fake pages gotta make fake DMs… first of all, I’m not even that friendly. Why do people think I’d just be talking to anybody?” laughed, while showing off the messages she has in her inbox.

“I don’t even check my Twitter DMs. I’m not really a Twitter person.”

Alongside another set of images, which appeared to show the “Kream” hitmaker declaring her support for embattled singer R. Kelly, who is currently facing numerous racketeering, sexual abuse, and bribery charges, she added: “Stop with the fake dms ….is 2020.”

The fake Tweets actually fooled R. Kelly’s girlfriend, Joycelyn Savage.

https://twitter.com/joycelyn_savage/status/1227761433720565766

Chance the Rapper Hosting Kids Choice Awards; DaBaby, City Girls, & Lizzo Nominated

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rap star Chance the Rapper’s family-friendly image has been paying off big time, in the form of new TV shows, hosting gigs on SNL, Super Bowl commercials, and a half-time performance during the NBA All-Star game this weekend.

This March, the rap star will serve as host of the “biggest, slimiest” award show off them all – the Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020.

Chance will serve as host of the live event, which will broadcast on Nickelodeon, Teen Nick, Nicktoons, and Nick Jr. on Sunday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. from the Forum in Inglewood, California.

This year’s nominees include some rather controversial rappers, including DaBaby, Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Nas X. Kevin Hart, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Patrick Mahomes, also scored nominations.

During the weekend leading up to the Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, a variety of artists will perform during a two-day, family-oriented event dubbed “SlimeFest.”

Bronx rapper French Montana will hit the stage next to artists like JoJo Siwa, Why Don’t Wee and Blanco Brown.

Fans can cast votes on the official Kids’ Choice Awards website, www.KidsChoiceAwards.com.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 nominees are:

TELEVISION:

FAVORITE KIDS TV SHOW

A Series of Unfortunate Events

All That

BUNK’D

Henry Danger

Power Rangers Beast Morphers

Raven’s Home

FAVORITE FAMILY TV SHOW

Fuller House

Modern Family

Stranger Things

The Big Bang Theory

The Flash

Young Sheldon

FAVORITE REALITY SHOW

America’s Got Talent

American Ninja Warrior

America’s Funniest Home Videos

MasterChef Junior

The Masked Singer

The Voice

FAVORITE TV HOST

Ellen DeGeneres (Ellen’s Game of Games)

John Cena (Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader)

Nick Cannon (The Masked Singer)

Ryan Seacrest (American Idol)

Terry Crews (America’s Got Talent)

Tiffany Haddish (Kids Say the Darndest Things)

FAVORITE ANIMATED SERIES

ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks

SpongeBob SquarePants

Teen Titans Go!

The Amazing World of Gumball

The Loud House

The Simpsons

FAVORITE FEMALE TV STAR

Candace Cameron Bure (D.J. Tanner-Fuller, Fuller House)

Ella Anderson (Piper Hart, Henry Danger)

Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven, Stranger Things)

Peyton List (Emma Ross, BUNK’D)

Raven-Symoné (Raven Baxter, Raven’s Home)

Riele Downs (Charlotte Page, Henry Danger)

FAVORITE MALE TV STAR

Abraham Rodriguez (Nate Silva / Gold Ranger, Power Rangers Beast Morphers)

Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair, Stranger Things)

Jace Norman (Henry Hart / Kid Danger, Henry Danger)

Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory)

Joshua Bassett (Ricky, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series)

Karan Brar (Ravi Ross, BUNK’D)

FILM:

FAVORITE MOVIE

Aladdin

Avengers: Endgame

Captain Marvel

Jumanji: The Next Level

Spider-Man: Far From Home

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

FAVORITE MOVIE ACTRESS

Angelina Jolie (Maleficent, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil)

Brie Larson (Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel; Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame)

Dove Cameron (Mal, Descendants 3)

Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Avengers: Endgame)

Taylor Swift (Bombalurina, Cats)

Zendaya (MJ, Spider-Man: Far From Home)

FAVORITE MOVIE ACTOR

Chris Evans (Steve Rogers / Captain America, Avengers: Endgame)

Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Avengers: Endgame; Agent H, Men In Black: International)

Dwayne Johnson (Hobbs, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw; Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Jumanji: The Next Level)

Kevin Hart (Franklin ‘Mouse’ Finbar, Jumanji: The Next Level)

Tom Holland (Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Far From Home)

Will Smith (Genie, Aladdin)

FAVORITE SUPERHERO

Brie Larson (Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel; Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame)

Chris Evans (Captain America, Avengers: Endgame)

Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Avengers: Endgame)

Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man, Avengers: Endgame)

Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow, Avengers: Endgame)

Tom Holland (Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Far From Home; Spider-Man, Avengers: Endgame)

FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIE

Frozen 2

The Angry Birds Movie 2

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part

The Lion King

The Secret Life of Pets 2

Toy Story 4

FAVORITE FEMALE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE

Beyoncé (Nala, The Lion King)

Idina Menzel (Elsa, Frozen 2)

Kristen Bell (Anna, Frozen 2)

Tiffany Haddish (Daisy, The Secret Life of Pets 2; Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part)

FAVORITE MALE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE

Chris Pratt (Emmet Brickowski / Rex Dangervest, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part)

Josh Gad (Olaf, Frozen 2)

Kevin Hart (Snowball, The Secret Life of Pets 2)

Tom Hanks (Woody, Toy Story 4)

MUSIC:

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST

Ariana Grande

Beyoncé

Billie Eilish

Katy Perry

Selena Gomez

Taylor Swift

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST

Ed Sheeran

Justin Bieber

Lil Nas X

Marshmello

Post Malone

Shawn Mendes

FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP

BTS

Fall Out Boy

Jonas Brothers

Maroon 5

Panic! At The Disco

The Chainsmokers

FAVORITE SONG

“7 rings”- Ariana Grande

“bad guy”- Billie Eilish

“Memories”- Maroon 5

“Old Town Road”- Lil Nas X

“Sucker”- Jonas Brothers

“You Need To Calm Down”- Taylor Swift

FAVORITE MUSIC COLLABORATION

“10,000 Hours”- Justin Bieber & Dan + Shay

“I Don’t Care”- Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber

“ME!”- Taylor Swift, featuring Brendon Urie

“Old Town Road (Remix)”- Lil Nas X, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

“Señorita”- Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

“Sunflower”- Post Malone & Swae Lee

FAVORITE BREAKOUT NEW ARTIST

City Girls

DaBaby

Lewis Capaldi

Lil Nas X

Lizzo

Megan Thee Stallion

FAVORITE GLOBAL MUSIC STAR

BTS (Asia)

Dua Lipa (UK)

J Balvin (Latin America)

Rosalía (Europe)

Sho Madjozi (Africa)

Taylor Swift (North America)

Tones and I (Australia)

OTHER CATEGORIES:

FAVORITE MALE SOCIAL STAR

Coyote Peterson

David Dobrik

Dolan Twins

Dude Perfect

MrBeast

Ryan’s World

FAVORITE FEMALE SOCIAL STAR

Annie LeBlanc

Emma Chamberlain

Lilly Singh

Liza Koshy

Miranda Sings

Merrell Twins

FAVORITE GAMER

DanTDM

GamerGirl

Ninja

PrestonPlayz

SSSniperWolf

FAVORITE VIDEO GAME

Fortnite

Mario Kart Tour

Minecraft

Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate

FAVORITE SOCIAL MUSIC STAR

Asher Angel

Blanco Brown

Johnny Orlando

JoJo Siwa

Mackenzie Ziegler

Max and Harvey

FAVORITE FEMALE SPORTS STAR

Alex Morgan

Lindsey Vonn

Megan Rapinoe

Naomi Osaka

Serena Williams

Simone Biles

FAVORITE MALE SPORTS STAR

Cristiano Ronaldo

LeBron James

Patrick Mahomes

Shaun White

Stephen Curry

Tom Brady

TruCarr Career Is Poppin “Outside” Of Watts

By: Shirley JuCategory: Features

TruCarr is here to put Watts on the map. The “Outside” rapper describes his hometown as “the gutta,” chock-full of street s##t, violence, females, the list goes on.

The city is broken up into sections, in which everybody stayed in their own section and just turned up. Luckily, TruCarr has the luxury of being able to do his thing and move around (along with his people).

The Tru indicates his honesty and authenticity, keeping things 100 at all times. Growing up, Lil Wayne and Boosie were his biggest influences — but he can hardly name a Top 5. He listens to nobody but himself and plans to take his artistry all the way to the top.

On the day of the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, AllHipHop caught up with TruCarr (who enjoyed his own spliff) at the Kandypens House in Los Angeles.

AllHipHop: At what point did you realize this music thing was for real?

TruCarr: I started rapping after high school. But when I realized it was real… my first video shoot. Matter of fact, when I just seen the whole block pop out. Not even just the block, I seen other people from other blocks pop out too. I’m like “damn, they really out here for a n##ga. We about to go up!”

AllHipHop: How poppin’ were you then?

TruCarr: This was the beginning, just the start of it. It’s been level. After I dropped “Outside” that’s on my TruForerver mixtape, the elevation went up a little more. Because people started to see, “oh okay, you making noise noise now.” At first I was still putting in that work, but now I’m making noise. “This n##ga stamping it.”

AllHipHop: Bring us back to the studio session for “Outside.”

TruCarr: I was outside one night, tryna go see a female. No cap, it was late night. The female did not answer her phone. She told me she was gon’ be there, but she wasn’t there. After that, I came up with the part where I say “I can’t chase no b##ch, I chase goals.” I can’t put myself in those type of positions. Put yourself in a position to get somewhere. I’m chasing goals, I ain’t worried about no b##ch. I was doing some dumb s##t. “Outside” came about because everything I was doing at that moment, I just put it in the lyrics.

AllHipHop: Do you write or do you freestyle?

TruCarr: Freestyle. I freestyle everything.

Manager: Everything!

TruCarr: But I mean, there’s a point in time where a n##ga gon’ have to start writing stuff down. Got to.

AllHipHop: I think some of the biggest artists today still freestyle.

TruCarr: They do, but you still got to go back and still write all this stuff down. If you got a writer to do that, than that’s A1. But other than that…

AllHipHop: What is it about “Outside” resonates with people the most?

TruCarr: AH-AHHH! AH-AH-AHHH! You see me, be yourself. That’s how mothaf##kas feel, they feeling the vibe!

AllHipHop: Did you think it would go up like this?

TruCarr: I wasn’t really thinking about that. I went up in there like “I’m doing me.” When you do you, you being you, people gon’ feel you. I wasn’t tryna be nobody else. They’re like “alright this n##ga being himself, I f##k with the vibe.”

AllHipHop: What was it like waking up to the news of Kobe passing?

TruCarr: That s##t sick. We from LA so Kobe been here for 20 years. I’m 24. Not going to lie, I didn’t really watch basketball or any other sports because I was doing whatever I was doing, but a n##ga grew up saying “KOBE!” You about to shoot the ball and say Kobe, so that s##t hurt a lot of motherf##kers. From every race, the Philippines to black to Mexican to white, it hurt a lot of people. It hit the city hard. The city out today! They outside fasho.

AllHipHop: How was the energy at Staples Center?

TruCarr: It was good. It was good as a motherf##ker. LA outside fasho. That’s another reason. That’s more dope too to see everybody outside, and it’s for a reason. Not everybody out here doing some dumb s##t, they out here for the right reasons. LA outside, so that’s love.

Game Gives Epic Tribute To Kobe Bryant On His Face

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) The Game has added a Kobe Bryant tribute tattoo to his face.

The Los Angeles Lakers superfan has had the late basketball star’s old number eight jersey number inked above his right eyebrow, together with Kobe’s autograph.

The skin art session went down in Glasgow, Scotland following The Game’s recent O2 Academy gig in the city.

The rapper is also planning to release a Kobe Bryant tribute track.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ek5gBpPzy

J. Cole & Puma Announce Partnership With Cole-Directed Short Film ‘The Dreamer’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) PUMA has officially announced a multi-year partnership with Grammy-winning Hip Hop artist J. Cole. The Dreamville Records boss co-directed a short film titled The Dreamer which will air as a commercial during Sunday’s NBA All-Star game on TNT.

“Our partnership with Cole is deep-rooted,” said Adam Petrick, Global Director of Brand & Marketing at PUMA. “Cole’s involved in product creation, marketing campaigns and cultural guidance.” 

Petric continues, “He is going to be a key player in many of the things we do at PUMA moving forward and we’re excited to work with him not only on a product level but even more importantly as one of our athletes. Cole sits at the intersection of music and sport and represents everything that PUMA stands for as a brand.” 

PUMA’s newest Hoops silhouette, the Sky Dreamer, arrives on puma.com and at Foot Locker stores today (February 13). The new sneaker, which is a relaunch of the original Sky LX from the 1980s and includes a Dreamville “Dreamer” emblem, will be worn on and off the court by PUMA Hoops athletes like Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Sky Dreamer is said to be just the first of many products that Cole will be involved in as part of his deal with the global sports company. In addition, the KOD album creator will drop his own Dreamer/PUMA footwear and apparel later this year.

“Been imagining this for 10 years. It’s time. @PUMA The DREAMER,” tweeted J. Cole on Thursday morning. Previously, Dreamville teamed with PUMA for a special edition of the Clyde Hardwood shoe. Other rap acts such as Meek Mill, Nipsey Hussle, G-Eazy, YBN Cordae, and Gunna have worked with PUMA as well.

The Dog Is Coming…DMX Is About To Drop!

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) X is gonna give it to ya! DMX is my DUDE. I love that guy! Some 20 years ago, DMX was the hardest rapper out and he changed the landscape of rap music.  X emerged out of the Bad Boy era that was shiny suits, glam, and glitz. Then the dog hit with the force of a comet. 

Well, I am getting the word that DMX is coming back and looking to hit in a similar way. I won’t disclose where DMX is recording this new material, but I can tell you where it is NOT…

It is not in New York City, not Phoenix, Arizona and definitely not his native Yonkers. I can give you a bit of a clue…

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Anthony Anderson and the dog linked up at the airport. I will say that it is good to see DMX looking healthy and regular. I am also anxiously awaiting the new music that his is creating. Last year, we heard DMX sounding pretty damn good on the “Godfather of Harlem” soundtrack so the future looks promising. I think the best bet for DMX is to find “the new Lox” and other modern rappers that are reminiscent of the people he came up with. Griselda comes to mind. Also, doing something with the OGs is important too. 

Jeannie Mai Addresses She & Jeezy Getting Trolled Over The Coronavirus

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) News of the Coronavirus spreading in China has many people concerned about a possible global outbreak. However, some social media users are turning the hysteria over the infectious disease also known as COVID-19 into content for jokes.

Television personality Jeannie Mai was apparently the target of negative Coronavirus comments. On The Real, Mai addressed how she and her boyfriend Jeezy were allegedly assailed by trolls because she is Asian-American.

“When Jeezy and I were in Fashion Week just recently and there were pictures posted, I saw in the comments on other blogs a couple of times like, ‘Don’t be catching that Corona, Jeezy,'” said Mai. “And that’s so hurtful because there are people actually dying from this.”

She added, “I also heard that there are schools considering quarantining Asian kids because they just want to keep it safe. We know that misinformation coupled with fear leads to xenophobia. Xenophobia is a deep-rooted fear against foreigners. We just got to do better. Educate yourself so that you don’t give life to fear.”

Amber Rose Says She Isn’t “Too Pretty” For New Face Tattoo

By: Simone GrantCategory: Rumors

Amber Rose is the queen of speaking her mind. If you follow her on social media, then you should have seen her latest beauty mark-a face tattoo.

The mom-of-two Rose inked her forehead with both of her son’s names. Everyone shared their opinion on the matter saying she “ruined” her face. 

Muva responded to her critics by posting a quick comment to her Instagram. She calls out those who say she is “too pretty” to have a tattoo on her face saying even if they thought she was ugly, they would still lie to her or tell her that she is ugly. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8eaoW_HoSo

In other words, we can basically keep our opinions to ourselves, because she simply does not care. Rose is proud of her tattoo and shows it off (which is inevitable) anytime she can.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8eUTaznFZE

Colin Kaepernick Set To Release A Memoir Covering His Political Evolution

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Ever since Colin Kaepernick began taking a knee in 2016 during the playing of the national anthem as a form of protest against racial injustice in America, both supporters and critics have wanted to know more about the former NFL quarterback’s motivations. Kaepernick is set to reveal some of the inspirations for his culture-shifting demonstration in an upcoming book.

The California-raised activist’s memoir will detail the life experiences that led him to risk his career as a professional football star by taking silent action on the field before games. His own company, Kaepernick Publishing, will release the book in print and e-book format with Audible exclusively releasing the audio version.

“My protest was the culmination of years of thought and experiences, of learning and unlearning. I want to tell the story of my evolution, and the events that led me to protest systemic oppression, in hopes that it will inspire others to rise in action,” says Kaepernick. 

He continues, “I am excited that through this groundbreaking partnership between Kaepernick Publishing and Audible, we can elevate Black and Brown voices who can empower future generations.”

Kaepernick Publishing entered into a multi-project deal with Audible to create original audio projects. Those releases will focus on amplifying notable authors, creators, and other influential figures. 

“Throughout our history, Audible has been proud to connect its millions of listeners with a wide spectrum of important voices and powerful stories. In this recording, Colin Kaepernick takes listeners through the pivotal moments and experiences that inspired a national debate and cultural movement,” states Rachel Ghiazza, SVP Content Acquisition and Development for Audible.

Ghiazza adds, “We are thrilled to embark on this groundbreaking creative venture with Kaepernick Publishing in which together we can elevate stories and perspectives that need to be heard.”

Kaepernick Publishing was founded in 2019. Colin Kaepernick’s memoir, which is scheduled for a 2020 release, is being published in partnership with Melcher Media with distribution by Ingram Brand’s Two Rivers Distribution.

Snoop Dogg Apologizes To Gayle King For Insulting Her Over Kobe Bryant Questions

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) At one point, both #IStandWithSnoop and #IStandWithGayle were trending on Twitter. Maybe both sides of the online argument will now end their battle since Snoop Dogg offered an apology to Gayle King.

The conflict started over King’s interview with Lisa Leslie which included the CBS This Morning host repeatedly questioning Leslie about Kobe Bryant’s dismissed sexual assault case from 2004. Snoop then slammed King for what he saw as her constantly attacking Black men and disrespecting the recently deceased NBA great. He also called King a “funky dog-head b*tch.”

After receiving backlash for his comments, Snoop returned to Instagram to issue a public apology to King. The Hip Hop legend acknowledged his grief over Bryant’s death caused him to criticize King in a “derogatory manner.” In addition, he deleted his original IG message directed at the veteran journalist.

“I was raised way better than that,” said Snoop. “So I would like to apologize to you publicly for the language that I used and calling you out of your name and just being disrespectful.”

The 48-year-old entertainer added, “I didn’t mean for it to be like that. I was just expressing myself for a friend that wasn’t here to defend himself. A lot of people look up to me and they love me and they appreciate me, so I want to let them know that anytime you mess up, it’s okay to fix it, it’s okay to man up and say that you’re wrong.”

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He wrote in the IG video’s caption, “Had a talk with my momma thank u mamma 2 wrongs don’t make it right time to heal @gayleking Peace ☮️ n love Praying for u and your family as well as Vanessa and the kids ✨ .”

Snoop also offered to speak privately with King. For her part, Gayle King addressed being “mortified,” “embarrassed,” and “very angry” over the way the Lisa Leslie interview was presented on social media by the CBS network. 

In a February 6 Instagram video, she stated, “I have been with Kobe Bryant on many social occasions. He was very kind and very warm to me. I felt that we had a friendly relationship. I too am mourning his loss just like everybody else. I still am shocked by it… The last thing I would want to do is to disparage him at this particular time. I hope people understand that.”

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Angela Yee Confirms Jay-Z Appears On Much Of Jay Electronica’s Album & Gives Details About The Release

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Angela Yee was once the manager of Jay Electronica, and she still regularly speaks to the New Orleans native. So Yee is a very reliable source for info about the enigmatic emcee.

This morning, The Breakfast Club radio personality told her audience that Jay Electronica’s long-delayed debut album (tentatively titled A Written Testimony) is actually on the way. Apparently, Yee has already heard the project.

“There’s a lot of information that I could give, but I don’t like doing that because he’s such a private person. But there’s a lot of activities planned. There’s an album release date already in March,” stated Yee. “Yes, Jay-Z is on much of the album.”

She continued, “[Jay Electronica] addresses all the non-believers immediately in the first couple of bars. And it sounds amazing. He already has some big things planned for the day that the album comes out.”

Last week, Electronica got the Hip Hop world buzzing about a new collection of tunes after sending out a series of tweets announcing he recorded an album “over 40 days and 40 nights.” The “Shiny Suit Theory” rapper also posted a quote that read, “…my debut album featuring Hov man this is highway robbery.” Jay-Z liked Jay E’s album announcement tweets.

Royce Da 5’9″ Talks Overcoming Alcoholism & Infidelity

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) “Sober and faithful” – that is how Royce Da 5’9″ describes his current life situation. That was not always the case. 

The Detroit-based emcee sat down with DJ Smallz to talk about his journey to self-restraint. He made the difficult turn from alcoholism to sobriety eight years ago.

“I just decided to stop. I made a phone call to a few people,” explained Royce. “I’ve been working the steps ever since. Not even the steps. I’ve been exercising my right, one day at a time, to never go anywhere near that sh*t again. And I don’t miss it.”

The Allegory album creator added, “[Alcoholism and infidelity] go hand and hand, but I can’t just blame alcohol. That’s not fair. The alcohol brings on bad decision making… It’s still wrong. If I had to go in front of a judge, I wouldn’t expect leniency. But not drinking makes it easy. It’s no problem. I’m still attracted to women. I still love Rihanna, but I’m disciplined.”

DaBaby Stars In Camila Cabello’s “My Oh My” Music Video

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Pop singer Camila Cabello released the music video for her “My Oh My” single on Wednesday. Hip Hop hitmaker DaBaby is a guest feature on the track, and he shows up in the MV.

Legendary director Dave Meyers was behind the camera for the mostly black-and-white visuals. “My Oh My” crossed the 2.5 million view mark on YouTube in under 15 hours and quickly became a top trending video on the platform. 

The song appears on Cabello’s Romance album which came out in late 2019. So far, “My Oh My” has peaked at #31 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 after 9 weeks on the chart.

Tupac Is Alive And Being Hidden By Native Americans According To New Movie

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Some communities have sightings of Bigfoot.

Others see Elvis and his guitar “a hunka hunka” away in their local diners.

Hip-Hop folk, we see Tupac.

It actually is one of the most wide-spread conspiracy theories in the culture: Tupac Shakur is alive.

Birthed from so many occurrences after his tragic death on September 13, 1996, many fans find it difficult to grapple with his passing.

The Death Row artist was shot on September 6th while sitting on the passenger side of his label owner Suge Knight’s car. He sustained four gunshots that ultimately took his life.

He died as a patient at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, almost a week in intensive care.

Those are the reported facts.

But then Scarface dropped the video for his song, “Smile” in early 1997 featuring not only new vocals from Shakur but also a look-alike in the visual.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0Vk0EL-r8g

Then Death Row started releasing new music from the rapper, unheard of tracks that seemed to talk about things that were going on in the present.

It fueled the widely popular suggestion that Pac’s bodyguard and family somehow faked his death and shipped him to Cuba to be with his Black Liberation Army aunt and god-mother, Assata Shakur.

Then you have the Instagram posts from Knight’s son claiming he was alive (a statement he later retracted).

Some even say that as recently as last year, there was a Tupac sighting in South Africa.

Conspiracy theories like these and more are the foundation of a new film, “2Pac: The Great Escape From UMC,” by Rick Boss.

According to ABC 13’s KTNV, Boss is clear that he has answers to what happened to one of Hip-Hop’s most beloved characters, and how he wound up in Mexico.

Son… Pac is in New Mexico.

He says, “This movie is about Tupac actually escaping University Medical Center here in Vegas and relocating to New Mexico and getting protection from the Navajo tribe.”

According to the Los Angeles filmmaker, Tupac knew in advance that someone wanted to s#### him and so being the quick thinker that he was, he planted a body double in Knight’s BMW that night.

After which he copped a helicopter to the Navajo tribal land in New Mexico.

You are probably wondering, how does Boss know?

He tells the press that the Shakur family included him in on this secret, and now he is sharing this with all of us.

“You can write a fiction story, but this is not fiction,” Rick Boss alleges. “This is facts through certain people I know.”

San Diego’s Hip-Hop Police Popped Rapper Tiny Doo, But They Had The Wrong Guy. Now The City Will Pay

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) The City of San Diego is going to cough up some big money for wrongfully arresting and incarcerating two local men for seven months under the city’s uber aggressive gang law.

One of the men knocked was California rapper, Brandon “Tiny Doo” Duncan.

A local emcee, he (38) and Aaron Harvey (31) were included in a ring of 15 others back in 2014 in connection to nine shootings between 2013 and 2014.

Authorities believed that these shootings were linked to the Lincoln Park Gang. It was alleged that Tiny Doo and Harvey were members.

However, according to KPBS, there seems to have been a reversal in position.

Perhaps this comes too late on the city’s part, leaving the San Diego City Council with the “pleasure” of signing off on a $1.475 million settlement to be split between the rapper and his associate.

The two men were ultimately cleared of all charges and will each receive $737,500.

KPBS stated that “Under a 2000 state law, it is a felony to promote, assist or benefit criminal gang activity.”

Those who agree with the law believe like New York’s “Stop and Frisk” policy, it helped to squelch violence in their community. Opponents of this law believe that it is unconstitutional and that it unfairly targets young color.

This is how the emcee got caught out there. His lyrics in his songs, social media posts and personal tattoos made him appear to connect him to the crimes, though a judge in 2015 said that was not enough to convict him and thus all charges were dismissed.

AllHipHop.com reported that the charges were dismissed and when the initial lawsuit was filed.

The two men filed for a civil suit for the emotional damages they suffered while incarcerated, further claiming that San Diego police violated their First Amendment rights during their wrongful incarceration.

The City Council agreed and the settlement was approved 8-0.