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Nef The Pharaoh’s Sister And Nephew Killed In Double Homicide

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Nef The Pharaoh has been left devastated following the murders of his sister and his nephew.

The “Big Tymin” star, real name Tonee Hayes, has revealed a 26-year-old woman found fatally shot last Thursday in his native Vallejo, California was his big sister.

Her four-year-old son was also shot and killed.

Nef, who is signed to hip-hop veteran E-40’s Sick Wid It Records, has since taken to Instagram to mourn the double tragedy.

Alongside a series of old family photos, the 25-year-old wrote, “Words can’t even explain the pain I’m feeling RN (right now) my flesh, my blood, my big sister & nephew this s##t ain’t NEVER gon be right…”

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“How do I explain to my son he’ll never be able to talk to his TT (auntie) & cousin again as I sit here surrounded by my siblings I can’t help but think , this is all you wanted,” he continued. “I love you more then LIFE big sister, & I’ll miss giving my nephew hugs & kisses….I keep walking around the house thinking I’m gonna see your smile any minute I feel like s**t cause I wasn’t there to protect you & my nephew, I love you guys SOOOOOOOOOOOO much , s**t don’t feel right saying RIP (sic)”.

The victims’ names have not been officially released, but police have identified the gunman as the woman’s ex-boyfriend Jacoby Brooks, who apparently turned the gun on himself after slaying the mother and child. 

Obie Trice Finally Hit With Gun Charge After Ex-Girlfriend’s Son Shot In Drunken Fight

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Detroit rapper Obie Trice escaped some serious charges over a drunken shooting in December 2019.

Obie Trice has been charged with a misdemeanor after his girlfriend’s son was accidentally during an argument between the trio.

According to WXYZ, Obie Trice was drinking all day on December 6th. The pair were involved in a dispute and the rapper pushed his girlfriend during the argument.

The woman’s son intervened, and a fight between Obie and the 18-year-old broke out inside of the home.

Obie Trice took things to another level when left the house, and went to his car to retrieve his handgun.

Another fight between Obie Trice and his girlfriend’s son broke out inside of the house and that is when the gun accidentally discharged and struck the teenager in the groin.

Obie Trice is facing one charge of possession of an unregistered firearm in connection to the incident.

In January, the teenager was granted a personal protection order against Obie Trice which lasts until December of 2020.

Swizz Beatz Explains Why His Son Wore A Terrifying Mask To The Grammys

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Swizz Beatz thought his 19-year-old son Prince Nasir was “super brave” when he wore skeleton-inspired make-up to the Grammys last month.

The family attended the ceremony to support the musician’s wife Alicia Keys, who was hosting the prizegiving, but it was Nasir who made headlines with his disguise.

The aspiring DJ and producer, who performs as his artist alter-ego, Note Marcato, had fans online guessing his identity, as he appeared in the make-up he wears for his shows – and his dad, real name Kasseem Dean, couldn’t be more proud.

“I thought he was super brave,” he said while speaking at a one-night art exhibit and party for Marriott Bonvoy and American Express card members at the West Hollywood EDITION Hotel.

“One thing that we do in the household is we let our kids express themselves, and he just showed up as his character, Note Marcato, and I was like, ‘You know we’re going to the Grammys right?’ And he’s like, ‘Mm hmm, I’m going like this.’”

He added: “You know… I thought it really worked for him.”

Swizz shares Nasir with ex Nicole Levy. He also has son Kasseem Dean, Jr. with ex-wife Mashonda Tifrere and daughter Nicole with Jahna Sabastian.

He and Alicia wed in 2010 and share two sons – Egypt, nine, and Genesis, five.

Feds Charge Cardi B.’s Bestie With Being Godmother Of Ruthless 59 Brims Gang

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Cardi B.’s best friend Star Brim was just indicted by the Feds for being the “Godmother” of the 59 Brims Gang in a sweeping new indictment.

Lead prosecutor Geoffrey S. Berman, who just took down Tekashi 6ix9ine and the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, unveiled a RICO case against the 59 Brims today (February 18th).

Star Brim was among 18 people charged with Racketeering Conspiracy. 

The popular “Keepin It Bute” podcast host is also facing one count of Maiming and Assault in Aid of Racketeering.

“The female members of the 59 Brims, who are not otherwise in one of the lineups…report to [Star Brim],” according to Berman. 

Star Brim faces a potential maximum sentence of 50 years’ imprisonment if she is convicted of her alleged crimes.

The Feds charged 18 people with charges ranging from murder and attempted murder to racketeering, narcotics dealing and gun running.

The gang’s Godfather Willie Evans and Jamarr Simmons, the highest-ranking member in the Bronx, are charged with the September 28, 2019, murder of a man named Bradford Mensah.

Jamarr Simmons is also facing a second murder charge with another suspect named Daron Goodman for killing another man in the Bronx.

“The 59 Brims gang acts with no apparent regard for human life and today’s arrests hopefully put an end to their senseless violence. As law enforcement, we build investigations to identify not only those who carry out monstrous acts, but also to get the leaders in the organization who facilitate the horrific crimes,” said HSI Special Agent-in-Charge Peter C. Fitzhugh.

Within New York City, the 59 Brims have a lineup in each borough according to the Feds. 

The nickname for each lineup is derived from a model of the Aston Martin sports car. The Bronx lineup is referred to as the “Vanquish,” Manhattan is “DB11,” Brooklyn is “DB9,” Queens is “GT,” and Staten Island is “V8.”

So far, Star Brim has not been arrested yet because she is pregnant and reportedly negotiating the terms of her surrender.  

If convicted, Star Brim is facing up to 50 years in prison.

Cardi B and Star Brim have been friends before her worldwide fame as a hit rapper. The two women met while working as exotic dancers.

Star Brim served time in prison for wire fraud charges. She was released in March of 2019.

EXCLUSIVE: LeBron James Sued For $33 Million For Allegedly Stealing Slogan

By: Nolan StrongCategory: Exclusives

(AllHipHop News) Basketball star LeBron James is being accused of stealing the slogan for his Uninterrupted brand from a tiny non-profit in a new lawsuit.

Game Plan Inc. claims they have been using the slogan “I Am More Than An Athlete” since 2017 when they used the phrase to market a line of t-shirts to raise money.

The Maryland-based organization’s lawsuit claims that in October of 2017, the organization sent a group of children to watch the Washington Wizards take on the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The kids wore their shirts emblazoned with the slogan courtside, while they met with Washington Wizards’ star John Wall.

The Game Plan’s problems with LeBron James started a few months later in February of 2018.

That is when the NBA superstar got into a spat with right-wing talking head Laura Ingraham over her “shut up and dribble” comments directed towards James’ intelligence.

In response to “shut up and dribble,” LeBron James posted a picture to his Instagram account, capturing a neon light sign bearing the words “I AM MORE THAN AN ATHLETE.”

LeBron went on to use the slogan as the catchphrase for his Uninterrupted brand to sell T-shirts, hoodies and more merchandise with big partners like Nike, ESPN, and the popular “NBA 2K” game.

Game Plan is seeking no less than $33 million. 

Gorilla Zoe Busted For Bringing A Gun To Miami International Airport

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Gorilla Zoe landed in hot water at an airport in Miami last night after he was busted with a gun.

TSA screeners at Miami International Airport called the cops on Zoe after they found a loaded .380 caliber pistol inside of his carry-on bag.

According to TMZ.com, the rapper has an expired license to carry a concealed firearm, which could explain why the gun was in his bag.

Gorilla Zoe was arrested on the spot, and he was eventually released on a $500 bond.

In November, the rapper was busted in Florida for beating up his girlfriend. Those charges were dropped in December.

Lizzo Blasts Men For Oppressing And Body-Shaming Women

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Lizzo has insisted men aren’t judged by the same standards as women as she launched an impassioned rant about double standards in the music industry.

The body-positive singer, 31, appeared on Brazil’s TV “Folha,” where she hit out at men for “oppressing” women over the size and shape of their bodies.

“What does that tell you about the oppressor? What does that tell you about men?” the “Truth Hurts” hitmaker asked, reported Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper. “Get it together, we don’t talk about your d##k sizes, do we?”

Lizzo added: “I don’t think I’m any different than any of the other great women who’ve come before me that had to literally be politicized just to be sexual… You know what I mean? Just to exist.’

The “Juice” star went on to honor the “great women” who have come before her and insisted that she wouldn’t be able to do what she does without their efforts.

“Things that were beautiful on them were called flaws, and they persisted against that, fought against that, and now I’m able to do what I do because of those great women,” she stated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjIZ0jW7iJA

Shyheim Rugged Talks Wu-Tang Relationship, Prison Bid, Book Ambitions, & Will He Rap Again

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Features

(AllHipHop Features) Shyheim was once called “The Rugged Child” because he started his career in the early 90’s as an affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan. Lo and behold, he signed his label deal before the Wu! The rapper would go on to make impactful moves with hits like “On & On” and rapped classic bars with the likes of Jay-Z, Big Daddy Kane, Tupac, Biggie Smalls, and others to make a true mark on the game. The rapper transitioned to acting, most notably in the hit video “Waterfalls” by TLC. Then, the streets started to get ahold of Shyheim…and his career took a turn for the worse. The rapper has come home from a prison bid to his kids and loved ones. He talks to AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur about getting back to life, his first Uber, rapping with the greats, writing a book and more. Check it out now.

Wendy Williams Getting Dragged For Making Fun Of Drew Carey’s Ex-Girlfriend’s Death

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) TV host Wendy Williams found herself at the center of backlash on Monday after apparently mocking the tragic death of “The Price is Right” presenter Drew Carey’s ex-fiancee Amie Harwick.

Discussing Harwick’s death, which occurred when she fell from a balcony after allegedly being attacked by her ex-boyfriend, Wendy commented that she had been “pushed from a third-floor balcony,” adding: “She was killed. Not by Drew.”

Wendy then paused her speech to reference the famous “The Price is Right” line “Come on down!” shouting it as she looked up and tilted her head down – as if she was watching someone fall.

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Taking her remark to make light of Harwick’s passing, many audience members groaned while others remained resolutely silent, causing Wendy to move onto her next remark about Harwick – who she called Hardwick – and the death of Recess star Jason Davis, who she called Jason David.

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Following the airing of the show, numerous viewers took to social media to slam Wendy for the tasteless quip about Harwick, with one writing: “So @WendyWilliams hears that Drew Carey’s former fiancee was thrown off a balcony and later died. Her attacker was a man she’d been seeing. #WendyWilliams thought it was funny and made a joke about it. I’d like to call her a soulless harpy, but I was raised better.”

“How tf (the f##k) do you make a joke about someone’s murder? And how many times is @WendyWilliams going to put herself under fired before she’s terminated. It’s not the first time she’s said something uncalled for. Yeah her shows on gossip but there’s a line you DON’T cross,” another added.

This backlash comes just days after the presenter was forced to apologize to the LGBTQ+ community for her “out of touch” comments about gay men, which included stating that they couldn’t compare themselves to women because they don’t m#########, and suggesting they shouldn’t wear skirts and heels because women don’t have anything for themselves anymore.

She also sparked backlash earlier this year when she mocked Joaquin Phoenix’s cleft lip, for which she once again issued an apology.

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Damon Dash Wants Hundreds-Of-Thousands From Ex-Wife Rachel Roy’s Business

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Damon Dash is suing his ex-wife for a cut of her fashion company cash.

The rap mogul claims Rachel Roy has been hiding money that is rightfully his.

According to documents, Dash alleges his ex conspired with other companies to keep cash away from her former husband, claiming they “manipulated, diverted, misappropriated, transferred, concealed and embezzled funds.”

Damon insists he’s entitled to royalties because he was married to Rachel when she formed the company in 2008.

He’s suing her and a handful of associates, accountants, and lawyers, calling on lawmakers to force Roy to open her accounts, so he can determine how much he is owed.

Damon Dash’s and Rachel Roy’s custody battle over their kid is getting nasty.

Last year, the former couple squared off in court during an ongoing custody battle over their daughter Tallulah.

Rachel told a judge Damon frequently gets high in front of the kids and has given them all anxiety due to his erratic behavior.

Damon Dash snapped back, accusing Rachel of being an unfit mother and a drunk who put her career above her family. 

Will Jay-Z Save The Jay Electronica Album?

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) I am one of the loyalists that are patiently awaiting the arrival of one Jay Electronica. That brother had the capabilities of a DMX when he hit the scene over 10 years ago. He could have saved us from some of the trash that is out But, for some reason, he was unable to produce an album at his height. 

A Written Testimony, Jay’s official debut album, is due March 18 and I couldn’t be happier. Some people were not really feeling it, stating that “it is too late now” or other negative notions. We don’t receive that! We receive this album is coming when it was supposed to come! Now, Jay seems to have another secret weapon that is not a secret: Jay-Z! YOOOOOOOOO…..

Jay-Z is on the album so much that is has been rumored that he’s on almost every track from the looming opus. So, for me, this album serves a dual role. We get the Jay-E project, but we also get the a Jay-Z project too! It has been almost 3 years since the release of Jay-Z’s 444 and I am personally jonsing for some new music from the Don. The landscape is not too bad, but the reality is…we need the Rolling Stone of Rap to drop again. Personally, Eminem is the only OG really doing it at a high level and I didn’t love his last two. Similarly, the Nas Lost Tapes sequel didn’t hit for me either. So….here we are. 

The Jay Electronica album hits next month…get ready. 

Check out the vibes from 2014. These guys are friends. 

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Explains How Being A Father Impacted His ‘Artist 2.0’ Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Artist “A Boogie wit da Hoodie” Dubose has one daughter, and he is about to have his second child. The Bronx-raised singer/rapper’s firstborn already serves as inspiration for his music.

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A Boogie stopped by MTV’s Fresh Out Live to discuss his new Artist 2.0 album. While being interviewed in front of a studio audience, the 24-year-old was asked about his daughter’s impact on the body of work.

“She made me more…,” said A Boogie before taking a moment to gather himself. “She gave me more of a sweet side though. Every father gotta feel that type of energy, and I have another one on the way too.”

Artist 2.0 was released on February 14, 2020. The LP is projected to debut at #2 on the album chart with 110,000-130,000 first-week units. A Boogie performed the Artist 2.0 single “King Of My City” while on Fresh Out Live.

Watch The Trailer For ‘Teyana Taylor’s House Of Petunia’ Documentary

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Teyana Taylor has established herself as a singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, choreographer, video director, model, and reality television star. The 29-year-old New Yorker is set to give her fans an even more intimate look into her creative process.

Assembly Required: Teyana Taylor’s House of Petunia goes behind the scenes to the run-up to her show at the 2019 Red Bull Music Festival New York. A trailer for the 60-minute documentary is now available via YouTube and Red Bull TV.

The upcoming film marks the premiere of Red Bull’s new Assembly Required series. Each doc will showcase artists overcoming obstacles to create memorable live performances.

Assembly Required: Teyana Taylor’s House of Petunia is scheduled for release on the Red Bull Music YouTube channel and Red Bull TV on February 20.

Lil Baby Provides Cell Number For Fans To Receive News About His Music & Shows

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Mike Jones helped make sure as many people as possible knew his name by rapping (281) 330-8004 in his 2005 song “Back Then.” Other artists, like Solange, have also offered seven digits as a way to directly interact with their fans.

Atlanta’s Lil Baby is the latest performer to share a specific hotline with the public. The Quality Control Music representative tweeted out a phone number to his 1.7 million Twitter followers. 

“Text me at +1 (678) 496-7757 for exclusive before everybody else!! #myturn,” tweeted Lil Baby. “The number [is] for my fans to use [and] I’ll actually respond like For instance if [you’re] in my thread you’ll get a song the day before it drops! Basically personal updates on my tour, music, shows, etc.”

Lil Baby is preparing to drop his My Turn album. That collection will be the follow-up to 2018’s Harder Than Ever. Over the last several months, the rapper born Dominique Jones has released singles such as “Woah” and “Sum 2 Prove.” Both records peaked in the Top 20 on the Hot 100 chart.

Are Metro Boomin & 21 Savage Set To Drop The Sequel To ‘Savage Mode’?

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) “Savage Mode 2 on the motherf*cking way!” Metro Boomin told the audience at 21 Savage’s Los Angeles concert in 2019. The super-producer is once again hinting the collaborative effort is close to release.

On Monday evening, Metro sent out a simple tweet that has people speculating about his forthcoming work. He posted, “NO AUTO AFTER HOURS SAVAGE MODE .”

The Not All Heroes Wear Capes LP creator also referred to R&B singer The Weeknd’s upcoming fourth studio LP After Hours. Plus, Metro’s tweet mentioned his forthcoming collaborative project, No Auto Durk, with Lil Durk.

21 Savage’s original Savage Mode came out in 2016. Additionally, Metro Boomin teamed with 21 and Offset for 2017’s Without Warning album. That same year Metro joined with Big Sean for Double or Nothing and Nav for Perfect Timing.

Eminem’s “Rap God” Music Video Passes 1 Billion Views On YouTube

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Back in 2013, Eminem declared himself a Hip Hop deity with a song titled “Rap God.” The Marshall Mathers LP 2 single peaked in the Top 10 on the Hot 100 chart.

Over six years later, the “Rap God” music video surpassed a huge milestone on YouTube. The Rich Lee-directed visuals have collected more than 1 billion plays on the platform. It joins Eminem’s “Not Afraid” (1.3 B) and “Love the Way You Lie” featuring Rihanna (1.9 B) in the exclusive 1 billion view club.

Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” featuring Charlie Puth is currently the rap leader with 4.4 billion views. Juicy J is also in the Top 20 on that billion-view list as a guest feature on Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” (2.7 B). 

Cardi B made the Top 30, thanks to her contribution to Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” (2.5 B). She also has another billion-club entry with her own record “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J Balvin (1 B). “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee is the all-time champion (6.6 B).

https://twitter.com/Eminem/status/1228384340435927042

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Roddy Ricch’s ‘Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial’ Returns To No. 1 For A Fourth Week

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial is the #1 album in the country once again. Roddy Ricch’s debut studio LP is spending its fourth nonconsecutive week in the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart.

The project added another 79,000 equivalent album units in the last week. That total was enough for Ricch to hold off Post Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding (#2 with 52,000 units) and Eminem’s Music to Be Murdered By (#3 with 51,000 units).

Lil Wayne’s Funeral debuted at #1 on last week’s Billboard 200. The effort slipped to #6 in its second week with 44,000 units. 

Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke earned his first Top 10 entry. Meet the Woo, V.2 opened at #7 (36,000 units). DaBaby​’s Kirk jumped three positions to #9 (32,000 units).

Machine Gun Kelly To Perform In Israel This Summer

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Cleveland rapper, Machine Gun Kelly, is back on tour spitting hit songs like “Bad Things” and “Say You Won’t Let Go” for his fans.

With nearly 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify and millions of views on his YouTube channel, the former Bad Boy rapper is not resting only on domestic bookings.

MGK won’t let the coronavirus stop him and will be going overseas to touch his international fan base.

In July, for the first time, he will be traveling to Israel to perform at Live Park Rishon 7/7.

Many are excited to see him wreck shop with the mic. Fans wonder if he still has it in him. After all, he has been busy doing other stuff.

Last time fans saw him is when he starred as an actor in the 2019 Netflix hit, “Birdbox.”

In the movie, though his role was short, he made quite an impact as he was able to influence a girl to run away with him even with the unknown monster outside driving everyone crazy outside.

Others are checking for his Valentine gift to ladies, where he created a vibrator called “Lil Devil” with one AA battery and your choice of five vibration patterns.

While he might not be selling his silicone schlongs in the Holy land, he most certainly will be causing a lot of ruckus.

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Ice Cube Takes Credit For NBA All-Star Game’s Thrilling Ending

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) The NBA All-Star game culminated with salutes from far and wide after the league offered something new as Team LeBron took on Team Giannis.

This year was an effort to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant in the immediate wake of his untimely demise.

People loved the “new” Elam Ending in the 4th quarter that did away with the clock in favor of straight-up “HORSE-PLAY!”

The score was added up and reset after each quarter, with the winning team taking a $100,000 bonus for charity. By the third quarter, Team Giannis was leading 133-124.

The teams then played to 157, which was 24 points more than the leading team, in a tribute to late basketball legend Kobe Bryant.

Ice Cube took to social media to speak on how his BIG 3 league influenced the new format.

“The forward thinking of ⁦@thebig3⁩ is taking our credit for helping the ⁦@NBA⁩ make the 4thQ of yesterday’s ASG one to remember,” Ice Cube claimed. Many will try to pull the Elam Rule out their a####, but we proved in 2017 that no game clock is the future. #nogarbageminutes

According to reports, the NBA’s commissioner Adam Silver has been trying to figure out ways to bring the eyeballs back to the networks carrying the game.

“It’s well-known that on one hand we’re celebrated by some because we have such a young fan base, but that young fan base is disconnecting… in record numbers,” Adam Silver said. “But we haven’t found a way to connect those young fans to our broadcast through whatever platform they’re going to be delivered.”

Last night’s efforts were a great start for the NBA. On average, 7.3 million viewers watched the 2020 All-Star game, 8% from last year.

Kehlani Reveals She Is Single & Releases New Track Calling Out YG

By: Simone GrantCategory: Rumors

After the release of their new song, “Konclusions,” YG and Kehlani have called it quits…again.

The couple, after being broken up for a few months because YG allegedly kissed another girl last year, were boo’d up on a regular this year. YG even got her name tattooed and all. 

The rapper worked hard to get his girl back following his cheating scandal, but I guess it wasn’t enough.

Kehlani has released a new single, “Valentine’s Day (Shameful),” where she is calling out her former man for all his behavior.

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She claims YG used her for status, fame, and recognition.

“I’d say your name but you don’t deserve recognition/You played the hero but you really are the villain/You called me crazy, but it was my intuition/Used me for status and the fame and recognition.”

The singer also says she’s helped him fight addiction and she wishes she never checked his text messages when he was drunk asleep. 

In a deleted tweet, when a fan tells Baelani to leave YG’s toxic ass, she responds with, “i’m single luv.”

Both have deleted pictures of each other off their social media and any history they had together, including their new song.