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Janelle Monae Doing Better After Mercury Poisoning

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Janelle Monae is returning to full health after suffering from mercury poisoning.

The “We Are Young” singer revealed in an interview with The Cut that she suffered a run-in with the illness after she stopped eating meat and adopted a pescatarian diet.

Reflecting on the health scare, she said, “I started feeling my mortality.”

Despite the illness, however, the star has been hard at work, turning her focus to acting, ahead of her role in “mind-bending social thriller” “Antebellum,” which debuts in April.

Explaining her role as Veronica, a writer with a strong sense of social justice, she said: “I want that spirit to always stay on-camera so I don’t break. I don’t talk on the phone a lot … I don’t want that to take me out of my space.”

Insisting she takes her work home with her and finds inspiration in her personal life when crafting characters, she added: “I use my pain… I use it.”

“Antebellum,” also starring Jena Malone, Marque Richardson, and Eric Lange hits theaters April 24th.

Stormzy Defends Black Britain’s Role In The UK

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Stormzy is determined to use his fame to promote black British creatives as he’s frustrated that they are often ignored by mainstream culture.

The grime star became the first black solo artist to perform at Britain’s Glastonbury festival last year and used his gig to showcase other black creatives like then up-and-coming rapper Dave, and dance company Ballet Black.

Stormzy, who now has his literature imprint, says he’s determined to promote writers and other artists, as the media spotlight often falls on one or two famous black figures like himself, rather than embracing truly diverse voices.

“We should never be under the water,” he tells British GQ. “Black British is part of British culture. But they don’t always get thrown to the forefront. We’re a part of it, but we’ve been getting left out of the conversation. I make a point of it.

“There’s this whole spectrum. There’s me, (writer) Malorie Blackman, (athlete) Dina Asher-Smith, (soccer star) Raheem Sterling, (writer) Derek Owusu, there’s Ballet Black. And they take one of us, like Idris Elba or Stormzy or Sterling: the one black guy per mainstream media per two years.”

The star says he was determined to use his Glastonbury set to show there are many other young black Brits who are also deserving of mainstream success.

“It was my time to say, ‘Yes, there’s man. But there’s bare of us, in bare different ways. You can’t keep doing this. Yes, Stormzy’s great and that person’s great. But it’s not an exception. There’s bare of us,'” he says. “And I can’t just come here and be like, ‘It’s just me.’ I can’t do it.”

Explaining why he chose to share the spotlight, he adds: “Loads of black people tuned in, but I knew this would be a lot of white British people’s first proper one-on-one experience with the art we do, our culture, our style.

“So it can’t be the Stormzy show. It’s like a whole lesson and presentation and display of everything Black British, South London, grime, rap, soul, R&B, garage. That’s what it was: ‘Hey, England. This is our art. This is it.'”

Rapper Tinie Tempah Drops Clothing Line Inspired By Rihanna

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Tinie Tempah has been inspired by fellow pop star-turned-fashion designer Rihanna to add a womenswear collection to his successful What We Wear fashion brand.

The “Pass Out” star debuted his label back in 2017 and, speaking to Britain’s Daily Star newspaper following the Tiffany X British Vogue party after the BAFTAs, he confessed bumping into the hitmaker inspired him to expand the brand.

“In the future we would love to go into womenswear and do more unisex,” he said. “I feel like there’s a gap in the market for What We Wear.

“I’m proud of Rihanna, turn your legacy and what you built into big business. For her to make a house of Fenty for the next generation… She deserves it. I don’t think there’s been as many influential people as Rihanna in pop music and popular culture within the last 10 years. Good on her.”

The rapper added he believes people ­are taking them more seriously despite their musical roots, explaining: “We are living in a time where fashion is being disrupted.

“Gone are the days where you care what people think of you. You have to be brave, fearless and confident which is what we are doing.”

However, the “Trampoline” star insisted, “Music is still the main thing, it’s always going to be,” adding he’s working on a new project and is in the process of “getting all the tracks together.”

Rihanna launched her Fenty fashion brand last May and became the first woman to create a brand for LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, as well the first woman of color to launch her own major Parisian fashion house.

Chuck D to Attend Dilla Day Celebrations in Detroit

By: Biba AdamsCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Fourteen years after his death, celebrations still take place around the world for producer, James “J. Dilla” Yancey. In his hometown of Detroit, several events are planned to honor his life.

On Saturday, February 8, 2020 the James DeWitt Yancey Foundation is presenting an event called “Dilla for the Youth.” Legendary rapper and activist Chuck D., will give a keynote address entitled “Rhymes over Beats” about the importance of having a message in hip-hop music.

Dilla for the Youth will also feature Hip-Hop Painting with a Twist with participants painting pictures of Dilla as well as freestyle ciphers, production demonstrations, and a photo booth. The event takes place at Avalon Village, a sustainable eco-village in Highland Park, MI-a small city located inside Detroit’s city limits.

The event is an extension of Chuck D’s relationship of admiration of Detroit hip-hop. Several years ago, the legendary frontman of Public Enemy narrated ​The Untold Story of Detroit Hip-Hop-​ a documentary that explores the origin and evolution of the culture.

Dilla for the Youth is the first event of the weekend. On Sunday morning, Dilla’s Delights-the donut shop owned by Dilla’s uncle, Herman Hayes is hosting Beats, Brunch and Burgers. The brunch is a fundraiser to raise money to relocate Dilla’s Delights to a new, larger location that will feature a museum and gift shop.

Dilla’s Delights recently surpassed a fundraising goal to raise $15,000 to help with the relocation. ​The national campaign gained donations from international artists and fans.

Finally on Sunday night is Dillatroit 5. The fifth annual concert features performances by Detroit emcees. There will also be a raffle of Dilla inspired artwork by local painters.

For Barry Yett, better known as DJ Butter, presenting Dillatroit is an annual mission. The event is a passion project which is both celebrated and criticized in Detroit. Detractors often chime in on social media nearly every February with commentary on the event. However, all proceeds raised are contributed to the James DeWitt Yancey Foundation, which is run by Ma Dukes.

Dillatroit 5 includes performances by Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, Clear Soul Forces and more. The concert is Sunday, February 9th at Marble Bar in Detroit.

Tickets for Dillatroit 5 are available ​online​ and at the box office.

Ice Cube’s Son O’Shea Jackson Brings “Swagger” To AppleTV Drama

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Actor O’shea Jackson is taking over as the lead of the upcoming Apple drama series “Swagger” from Winston Duke after he reportedly suffered an onset injury.

The “Black Panther” star had been attached to the youth basketball show, inspired by the experiences of top baller Kevin Durant, since October, but he recently had to withdraw from the role, handing over the baton to Jackson.

“Thank you to (producers at) Imagine, CBS and Apple TV for the opportunity to have collaborated on this project,” Duke shares in a statement to Variety.

“As I work toward a full recovery in the coming months, I look forward to joining everyone on future endeavors. Congratulations to O’Shea – I have no doubt that he’ll shine in this role.”

The “Straight Outta Compton” star, whose father is rap legend Ice Cube, will portray retired basketball star-turned-youth coach Ike, and he is excited to hit the court.

“I’m thrilled to be involved with such a profound and impactful project that stands for family, explores the development and growth of today’s youth, involves the game of basketball, and most importantly addresses such key social issues which are tackled throughout the series,” Jackson says.

“Swagger” is an opportunity to explore a fresh, multi-dimensional character under the guidance of an amazing director like Reggie Rock and his team on a daily basis.”

The project, written and directed by Reggie Rock Bythewood, will mark Jackson’s transition to the small screen in his first role as a TV regular.

He also recently signed on for a show called “The Now,” which is due to debut on forthcoming mobile streaming platform Quibi.

Rich The Kid Sued For $3.5 Million For Stiffing Old Managers

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rich The Kid will need to become richer if he is on the losing end of a new lawsuit filed against him by his old managers.

Rich’s old management company Blueprint Artist Management is suing Rich for $3.5 million in fees alone, because of the rap star’s refusal to honor their contract together.

Rich supposedly signed an agreement with Blueprint Artist Management in May of 2017, failed to keep up his end of the deal, and then went radio silent and ruined the deal.

The lawsuit comes just as Rich The Kid prepares to release new music through his new deal with Republic Records.

Last month, Rich celebrated the deal by copping some new ice worth around $180,000.

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Offset, 2 Chainz And YG Sued Over Collaboration

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Offset, 2 Chainz and YG have been sued over their hit song “Proud,” by an artist who claims he released his tune of the same name three years before the trio teamed up on the track.

Solomon Clanton, who goes by stage name Slugga, claimed in a lawsuit that the two songs have both similar lyrics and music, as well as the same hook – “I’m just tryin’ to make my mama proud.”

Clanton also alleged the trio’s “Proud” has the same spoken-word style intro, and the lyrics use a similar call-and-response technique to his track “Proud,” which he dropped in 2015.

He’s seeking profits from the Def Jam song, released in 2018, and has asked a judge to stop any further plays of the Offset, 2 Chainz and YG tune.

Representatives for the three stars have yet to comment on Clanton’s lawsuit.

Kodak Black Planning To Appeal Prison Sentence

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Kodak Black is preparing to appeal the 46-month prison sentence he was dealt on federal weapons charges.

The “Zeze” MC, real name Bill K. Kapri, had faced up to 10 years in prison for falsifying information on federal forms to purchase three firearms in Miami, Florida.

He reached a plea deal with prosecutors to serve the next 46 months in prison, with the following three years on supervised release, in exchange for his co-operation.

However, Kodak Black’s attorney Bradford Cohen has revealed that he and his team are preparing to appeal the sentence, and are asking for several months to be cut off his sentence.

Cohen told the outlet that the sentence is unfair as Black was considered a prior convicted felon before the judge made his decision.

But Cohen is arguing that as Black’s previous guilty pleas didn’t result in convictions, he shouldn’t have been sentenced as a convicted felon.

Under the terms of the original sentence, Black is due to be released from prison in August 2022. But if the appeal is successful, Black could be free as early as late 2021.

The rapper has been locked up since May of 2019 when he was arrested shortly before he was due to perform at the Rolling Loud music festival in Miami.

His time behind bars has already been eventful – he was involved in a fight with another inmate last October when he kicked a guard in the groin while he was attempting to break up the altercation.

The prison official was subsequently hospitalized and had to undergo surgery as a result of the incident.

Kevin Hart Escapes Lawsuits After Car Accident

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Kevin Hart has avoided legal action after the horror car crash that left him in a life-threatening condition.

The “Jumanji: The Next Level” actor almost died in an accident when a pal lost control of his classic car near Hart’s home in California in September, leaving the funnyman in need of extensive spinal surgery for his injuries.

And while reports suggested the driver of the car, Jared Black, would be sued, as well as the “Night School” actor himself as the owner of the vehicle, but reports confirmed no suits had been filed concerning the incident.

Sources also alleged no money had changed hands as part of a settlement.

Rebecca Broxterman was also a passenger in the Plymouth Barracuda when her fiance lost control and crashed the vehicle in Calabasas, California.

Following the incident, investigators concluded no one was wearing a seat belt and there were no safety harnesses in the car.

Law enforcement said the driver was at fault, he allegedly gunned the vehicle’s 720-HP engine and lost control.

Reflecting on the ordeal, Kevin recently said: “You have a different perspective of life in general when you go through anything that almost ends your life. There’s a better understanding of the importance of people that are around you, the importance of loved ones.”

Ice Cube Joins Boxing Drama “Flint Strong”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Ice Cube’s next film will be a knockout – he has signed on to play a coach in real-life boxing tale “Flint Strong.”

The rapper/actor has joined the cast of Universal Pictures’ dramatic adaptation of “T-REX,” a 2015 documentary about teenage boxing prodigy Claressa “T-REX” Shields.

Shields won the inaugural Olympic gold medal for women’s boxing when the sport was first introduced as a competitive event at the London Olympic Games in 2012.

Ice Cube will play her coach, Jason Crutchfield.

Actress Ryan Destiny, best known for musical drama series “Star,” will play Claressa, a Flint, Michigan native, who was 17 when she won gold in the middleweight division and repeated the feat at the 2016 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ice Cube, a huge boxing fan, has an impressive team in the ring for the project – “Flint Strong” will mark the directorial debut of “Black Panther’s” director of photography, Rachel Morrison, who made history as the first female cinematographer ever nominated for an Academy Award in 2018 for “Mudbound.”

The script will be written by Barry Jenkins, the writer/director of Oscar-winning Best Picture Moonlight and 2019 hit “If Beale Street Could Talk.”

Nicki Minaj Defends Fired Grammys Boss

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj defended former Grammy boss Deborah Dugan at the Pollstar Live 2020 event on Wednesday night, insisting “we need strong women that are willing to say what they have to say.”

Dugan was placed on administrative leave by the Recording Academy, who hosts the Grammys, in January after making an allegation of misconduct.

She then fired back with a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Academy’s General Counsel and made various serious accusations about the academy – including questioning the integrity of their voting process for the Grammy Awards.

As she attended the industry event on Wednesday, Nicki was quick to offer up her support for Deborah, telling the audience at the Beverly Hilton Hotel: “Shout out to Deb. We need strong women that are willing to say what they have to say, even when they’re getting backlash for it. And every strong woman in here knows what I’m talking about.”

She continued her speech to suggest that while Grammy winners should be proud of their prize, they should also consider Dugan’s accusations in relation to the future of the awards ceremony as a whole.

“Everybody that has won a Grammy, I feel you oughta be proud of that, that’s a great achievement,” she added. “But I think the way we judge talent has changed, and that’s all I’ll say about that.”

Lil Wayne Performs “Dreams” With The Roots On ‘The Tonight Show’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne has been making the media rounds over the last several days. For example, the Young Money leader took part in a well-received interview with N.O.R.E.’s and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs podcast.

On Wednesday night, Weezy headed to Studio 6B in Rockefeller Center to perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Lil Wayne was backed by the house band The Roots as he ran through “Dreams” off the Funeral LP.

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Funeral is projected to be Wayne’s fifth #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. At the moment, industry forecasters predict the project to debut with around 110,000-125,000 first-week units.

While on The Tonight Show, Wayne also participated in a game of Virtual Reality Pictionary with Homeland actress Claire Danes and To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You actress Lana Condor. The New Orleans spitter had to draw “popcorn shrimp” and “Harry Potter” while wearing a VR headset.

Did Lil Wayne Wear A Dress On Jimmy Fallon?

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) Times are changing fast and that is the only real constant. I am not going to judge on whether or not we are in the last days or a cultural renaissance! We talk about the changes! The dude Lil Wayne is a straight-up pioneer, but are we seeing a new Wayne?

Last night, he performed on the Jimmy Fallon show and well, he had an interesting “look” – to say the least!

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All this time, I thought Wayne was leading Thugger, but it was the other way around! I have looked at this over and over and it is indeed a dress that had pants under it. The entire suit looks like an older woman with a fashion edge.I think New York magazine needs to give him a fashion spread.  

Styles P Responds To Billie Eilish’s Critical Comments About Rap Music

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Grammy-winning Pop singer Billie Eilish recently decided to share her thoughts about Hip Hop. While speaking with Vogue, the 18-year-old newcomer made some statements that did not go over well with some rap fans.

“Just because the story isn’t real doesn’t mean it can’t be important,” said Eilish. “There’s a difference between lying in a song and writing a story. There are tons of songs where people are just lying. There’s a lot of that in rap right now, from people that I know who rap.”

She added, “It’s like, ‘I got my AK-47, and I’m f*ckin.’ And I’m like, what? You don’t have a gun. ‘And all my b*tches…’ I’m like, which b*tches? That’s posturing, and that’s not what I’m doing.”

Styles P of The Lox reacted to those comments on Twitter. The veteran recording artist questioned why Hip Hop followers should even be concerned about Eilish’s views on rap music.

Styles tweeted:

Who is Billie Eilish? Why the f*ck do we care what she thinks?? And she is sorta of right but she don’t get the culture nor is she part of it so why do we give a f*ck? How or why is her opinion important to us? Made a song called IM BLACK .. I may hear the beat play on a commercial here n there for bhm!!. Somebody tell [Billie] Eilish that!!!!!!! Why are rappers held up to a standard no one else is? Is Martin Scorsese and [Robert De Niro] living that life?? Is Slyvester Stallone out here shooting shot up like in Rambo? No!!! And why does she care if she ain’t a rapper. Rappers can say whatever the f*ck [they] want and pretty much all rappers lie .. if you don’t like it [then] don’t listen and mind your damn business. Society always has some sorta standard for rappers that no one else has to live up to.. it’s kind of silly. Rappers are human and eat, sh*t and bleed and cry just like you. Stop putting us on such a high pedestal because you feel we should or shouldn’t do something. Grow up. I’ve lied in a lot of rhymes!! I’ve rhymed about having and doing sh*t I didn’t or couldn’t .. and those lies got me to be able to live nice and do nice sh*t… if you don’t like something don’t listen to it.

Snoop Dogg Slams Gayle King for Kobe Questions! Ari Lennox Blasts Oprah!

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) You know…Oprah and Gayle are lynching more Black men than the KKK! I kid, I kid! Seriously, Gayle King, the best friend of Oprah Winfrey, is in the hottest of hot seats and the Black Delegation is about to start yelling on her in real life. They are already doing the most in all aspects and it seems like they have a vendetta about Black men. But Gayle King stepped in Dogg poo-poo when she asked about Kobe Bryant’s rape situation.

SNOOP WENT OFF!

 “Gayle King, you’re out of pocket for that s***,” he said. “Way out of pocket. What do you gain from that? We expect more from you Gayle. Don’t you hang out with Oprah [Winfrey]? Why are you all attacking us? We’re your people. You don’t come after Harvey Weinstein, asking those dumba** questions. I’m sick of y’all. Funky doghead bi***. How dare you try to torch my homeboy’s reputation, punk motherf*****. Respect the family and back off, b****, before we come get you.”

Bold words from Snoopy! Now, Gayle King blamed her network for taking a small piece of a big interview and exploiting it. But…NO. Gayle has been around the block more times than a h##### at Hunt’s Point! She knows how this goes and this ain’t her first rodeo. She HAD to know that for ALL those questions for Lisa Leslie she had about Kobe Bryant,that it was ALL to ask the ONE about the rape allegations. Kobe was never found guilty of raping anybody and that’s a WHOLE FACT. 

GAYLE, SPEAKS:

“I understand why people are upset seeing that clip out of context. I hope they will now watch the entire wide-ranging interview. We asked a longtime friend of Kobe Bryant’s to talk to us about his legacy and their friendship, and Lisa did exactly that.”

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She must think we are fools. Oprah and Gayle have been woo-ryding on us for quite some time and it has hit a critical mass. Ari Lennox lambasted Oprah and Gayle! SHE WENT IN! 

“Listen, this is about to get real toxic, and I don’t give a f**k if I get canceled forever. Lennox began. “F**k Gayle and F**k Oprah. Y’all are some self-hating pieces of s**t f**k a##es,” she said.“You want to spend the rest of your days tearing down Black people? Build us up, help us! I’m not here for anybody tearing down that legendary man,” when referring to Kobe Bryant.

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Rosa Parks’ Nephew Says Nicki Minaj’s Lyric About The Civil Rights Icon Was Disrespectful

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj may not currently care about the negative reactions to her bar about Rosa Parks in “Yikes,” but a family member of the “Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement” did not appreciate the song. Parks’ nephew, William McCauley, has issued a public statement about the matter.

“It was both heartbreaking and disrespectful that Nicki Minaj would have a lyric in a song that can be used negatively when mentioning someone who provided her the freedoms that she has today,” McCauley told TMZ.

Anita Peek, the Executive Director of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development, also had an issue with what the rapper said about the legendary African-American on “Yikes.” However, Peek reportedly believes Parks would have tried to educate Minaj instead of condemning her.

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“All you b*tches Rosa Parks, uh oh, get your ass up,” rapped Nicki in the “Yikes” snippet posted to social media. There were initial reports that claimed the New York City-bred entertainer did not mean to disrespect Parks, but Minaj posted on Instagram that she “don’t care” that anyone was upset about the line.

Nicki Minaj was in a similar situation like this in the past. Back in 2014, Malcolm X’s daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, denounced the rap star’s use of a picture of the murdered civil rights activist for the cover art of a record titled “Looking Ass N*gga.” Minaj eventually apologized to the Malcolm X estate for the image.

Jay-Z: I Feel Honored To Use My Voice… I’m Not Cowering, I’m Not Speaking Soft

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Earlier this week, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter sat down with Columbia University Professor Jelani Cobb as part of a new lecture series. Footage from the conversation was posted to Roc Nation’s Instagram page.

“I feel honored to be in these situations that I can use my voice and do the things I do. It’s an extension of my family,” said the billionaire businessman in one IG clip.

He later added, “I walk into every room as myself. I don’t walk in any room as anyone else. I’m not cowering, I’m not speaking soft. My voice doesn’t change – it sounds exactly the same way. I’m walking as myself and proud and I speak for us and that gives me a joy. I’m honored to be in those rooms.”

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Recently, Jay has been in rooms with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as part of a new deal between the football league and the Roc Nation entertainment company. The partnership drew criticism for not including Colin Kaepernick, the alleged blackballed former San Francisco 49ers quarterback that started the “taking a knee” protest against police brutality.

In contrast, some supporters defended Jay’s decision to team with the NFL because it would allow the Brooklyn-raised rapper the opportunity to use the league’s immense resources to fund community-based initiatives. The NFL reportedly committed $100 million to social justice causes over 10 years.

Jay-Z and his wife Beyoncé also made headlines over the last few days for sitting during the singing of the US national anthem at Super Bowl LIV. The 4:44 album creator responded to the negative press by insisting his family was not making a political statement à la Kaepernick’s kneeling demonstration.

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After Clashing With Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill Comments On Making Billions Versus Beefing

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) For a large part of Wednesday afternoon, Meek Mill’s name was trending higher on Twitter than Donald Trump’s impeachment trial and the death of legendary actor Kirk Douglas. That’s because thousands of users were sharing their thoughts on Meek’s back-and-forth with his former girlfriend Nicki Minaj.

The Twitter exchange between the two rap stars included statements about physical and sexual abuse. Nicki accused Meek of kicking her, and Meek accused Nicki of knowing that her convicted brother was raping his stepdaughter.

Meek later returned to Twitter to add one more thought about his vicious exchange with Minaj. Instead of taking another shot at his ex, the 32-year-old emcee brought up Amazon founder Jeff Bezos who reportedly has a net worth of $126 billion.

“Meanwhile Jeff [Bezos] & running up billions by the minute while us n*ggas just gone wild beefing all day lol … I see sh*t different now and I don’t really got the time [no more],” tweeted Meek on Wednesday night.

Robert “Meek Mill” Williams is connected to several billionaires as part of the REFORM Alliance. As the organization’s co-chair, Meek works alongside Roc Nation founder Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter ($1 billion), Philadelphia 76ers partner Michael Rubin ($2.9 billion), New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft ($6.9 billion), and Vista Equity Partner CEO Robert Smith ($5 billion).

Want To Smell Erykah Badu V#####?

By: Simone GrantCategory: Rumors

In an interview for her cover story in 10 Magazine, Erykah reveals she will be releasing a new incense; 

Not the usual scent of strawberry, melon, or a fresh fragrance, but of her lady parts.

That’s right. The singer has revealed that “Badu’s P—-y” will be her next business venture. If you’re wondering what the scent will smell like, try imagining burnt panties.

“I took lots of pairs of my panties, cut them up into little pieces and burned them,” she explains in her interview. 

This incense, which the 48-year-old calls her “superpower,” will be sold online on her store site, Badu World Market, and will be released to the public on February 20th.

Gwyneth Paltrow is the first to experiment with v##### scented products. The actress released her $75 “This Smells Like My V#####” candle, which surprisingly sold out.

Will y’all be purchasing or are you not here for panty scented incense?

Boosie & Snoop Dogg Slam Gayle King Over Interview Questions About Kobe Bryant

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King was catching the wrath of the internet yesterday. The television personality got dragged online because of her interview with WNBA star Lisa Leslie.

During the Q&A, King asked Leslie multiple questions about Kobe Bryant’s 2003-2004 sexual assault case which was eventually dropped after the accuser decided not to testify at the trial. Critics thought it was insensitive for King to bring up that situation since the NBA legend passed away on January 26.

Hip Hop artists Snoop Dogg and Boosie BadAzz were two of the people that took issue with Gayle King. On Instagram, Boosie accused King of trying to tarnish the image of another black person. Snoop co-signed the Baton Rouge native by questioning why King is “attacking us.” He also called her a “funky dog-head b*tch.”

Gayle King has responded to the backlash by suggesting she “wanted to make sure people saw Lisa’s answer.” According to USA Today, King also claimed the clip from the interview that is circulating on social media was taken out of context.

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