According to reports, Tommy “Tiny” Lister passed away on Thursday at the age of 62. Lister was best known for portraying neighborhood bully Deebo in 1995’s Friday and 2000’s Next Friday as well as his time as the professional wrestler Zeus in the WWF.
Friday creator and legendary Hip Hop artist O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson posted a tweet about Lister’s passing on Thursday night. The WWE (formerly WWF) also released a statement about the actor’s death.
RIP Tiny “Deebo” Lister. America’s favorite bully was a born entertainer who would pop into character at the drop of a hat terrifying people on and off camera. Followed by a big smile and laugh. Thank you for being a good dude at heart. I miss you already. pic.twitter.com/jIl8yEZU9c
“RIP Tiny ‘Deebo’ Lister. America’s favorite bully was a born entertainer who would pop into character at the drop of a hat terrifying people on and off camera. Followed by a big smile and laugh. Thank you for being a good dude at heart. I miss you already,’ wrote Cube on Twitter.
World Wrestling Entertainment posted on its website, “WWE is saddened to learn that Tom ‘Tiny’ Lister, known as Zeus to the WWE Universe, passed away today at age 62… WWE extends its condolences to Lister’s family, friends and fans.”
WWE is saddened to learn that Tom "Tiny" Lister, known as Zeus to the WWE Universe, passed away today at age 62.https://t.co/ZhueFZ2hDw
Besides starring in the Friday series, Lister played his Zeus character in the 1989 wrestling movie No Holds Barred. His filmography includes The Fifth Element, Jackie Brown, The Wash, The Dark Knight, and other movies as well. Lister also appeared in numerous music videos such as Chamillionaire’s “Ridin'” and 50 Cent’s “Many Men.”
As of press time, Tommy Lister’s official cause of death has not been revealed but it appears he passed away from natural causes. Los Angeles County authorities are expected to conduct an autopsy on the late actor.
MeCon 2020 has made a tremendous adjustment, compliments of Covid-19, but that will not prevent the conference from pushing forward with a
slightly new model. The participants are vast with a wealth of experience many people will get for free.
Speakers for MeCon 2020 include The Legendary Jerry Wonda, Metta World Peace, Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur (AllHipHop), Scott Page ( Pink Floyd, Supertramp, and Toto), John Funge (Data Tribe), Ariel Hyatt (Cyber Music PR), Virginie Berger (SongTradr), Mark Frieser, (Sync Summit) Paul Wiltshire (SongTradr), Suz Paulinski (RockStar Advocate), Alexei Barrionuevo (Billboard), Joep van Leijsen (Roadie.co), Oye Akindeined (MTN Group), John Petrocelli (Bulldog), Tara Gupta (Database Devi), Channing Moreland (EVA), Asya Shein (Fusicology), and more.
World Artists United with the third annual Music Entrepreneurship conference that focuses on media entrepreneurs and bent on success despite the global pandemic Covid-19. “Covid didn’t just rock the music business this year — it caused people around the world to stop, pivot everything, redefine their business and set new goals for the future,” organizers said in a statement. “Change is often hard, but there’s a lot of good that can come from it and it’s not all downhill from here.”
Co-founders Rachel Karry and Jalen James Acosta offer conference attendees two days of workshops, coaching and even networking. They hope to inspire people to fortify their 2021 plans, strategy and finances.
“Our philosophy is to think like a CEO and grow like a boss,” Karry stated. “No matter who you are, you need to be able to think like a leader, keep a killer team together and stay on top of your own personal development so you can handle any successes or challenges that come your way.”
The next MeCon spans December 11 & 12 and is chockfull of seasoned artists, producers, music business educators, entrepreneurs, and financial experts to share their expertise.
“Having worked with some of the most successful music entrepreneurs on the planet, I know how important mentorship and sharing of knowledge is to the success of an artist or label. I have been a fan of The Music Entrepreneur Conference since it launched at Harvard a couple of years ago, and so I am excited to be a contributor this year. We are going to deliver vital strategies for entrepreneurs and artists to advance their careers going forward.” said Kwasi Asare CEO of Feedia Marketing Agency.
According to Goldman Sachs estimates the music industry revenues will double by 2030 to $142 billion even though artists can get paid $0.000988 per stream.
Tom “Tiny” Lister Jr., one of Hip-Hop’s most beloved movie villiians has passed away.
According to reports, paramedics were called to Lister’s apartment in Marina Del Rey, California earlier today (December 10th). Unfortunately, the 6’5 actor was dead when paramedics arrived.
The family has not released the cause of death for the 62-year-old famed actor, who rose to national prominence as the tough guy in Ice Cube’s franchise “Friday.”
His character “Deebo” became so famous, that the word “Deebo’d” became a verb for getting beat up or punked.
In addition to scaring Chris Tucker in “Friday” and starring in the sequel “Next Friday,” Tiny Lister was featured in Ice Cube’s directorial debut, “The Players Club.”
Ice Cube commented on Lister’s sudden death.
“RIP Tiny “Deebo” Lister. America’s favorite bully was a born entertainer who would pop into character at the drop of a hat terrifying people on and off camera,” Ice Cube said. “Followed by a big smile and laugh. Thank you for being a good dude at heart. I miss you already.”
Tiny Lister had a close connection to Hip-Hop. He starred in Chamillionaire’s video for his breakout, Grammy-Award winning hit “Ridin,” had a prominent role in Master P’s classic “I Got The Hookup” as the character “T-Lay” and starred in Dr. Dre’s cult classic “The Wash.”
Tiny also had roles in blockbusters like “Austin Powers in Goldmember” which also starred Beyonce Knowles, and “Jackie Brown,” which starred Robert DeNiro.
In Tiny’s last post on Instagram, he gave props to San Francisco 49’ers star Tyshun Raequan “Deebo” Samuel, who commented on the actor’s passing.
“This crazy man, FR FR (for real, for real). Was a blessing meeting you and getting to know you for sure,” Deebo Samuel wrote. Rest up big bro.”
In addition to a criminal case, Lil Wayne is dealing with a big-time business problem.
The rap star’s ex-manager Ronald Sweeny is going after the rap star for $20 million for commissions he claims he is owed.
Sweeny, who started working with Wayne in 2005, claims he was hired to help renegotiate the rap star’s deal with Cash Money Records when the rapper was feuding with the label.
Wayne was so happy with the results of the settlement, that he gave long-term manager Cortez Bryant the boot in 2018 over a conflict of interest over his management of Drake as an artist on Cash Money Records.
According to Ronald Sweeney, he was promised a 17% commission for managing with Wayne.
However, Cortez Bryant and Cash Money president Mack Maine got their revenge by conspiring to turn Lil Wayne against Sweeney, who was eventually fired from his position as Wayne’s manager in September of 2018.
Ronald Sweeney claims Lil Wayne became flush with cash in June of 2020 when he sold his Masters to Universal Music Group for over $100 million.
According to the lawsuit, Sweeney is not after Wayne’s windfall of cash, from the sale of his master’s, but he does believe he is due money for managing his lucrative career
Who knew imprisoned comedian Bill Cosby was a fan of rap star Boosie?
Bill Cosby, who is currently serving in 3-10 year prison sentence for allegedly drugging A woman and assaulting her, sent Boosie a get well message from prison.
“A speedy recovery and for your mobility to be restored. Again, thank you very much,” Bill Cosby tweeted to Boosie.
According to Boosie, his day started off terrible when he went to see his new doctor, almost month after the rap star was shot in the leg in Dallas, shortly after the murder of his close affiliate Mo3.
On his way to get X-rayed, Boosie fell and injured himself, which put a damper on his day.
However, Boosie’s spirits were lifted when he received the message from Cosby, as he was departing from his doctor visit.
“My day was going so messed up n came out the hospital n saw this on Twitter. @BillCosby you made my day,” the baton rouge rap star tweeted back at Cosby.
Back in september, Boosie rallied his fans to start a petition to free the famed funnyman.
The comedian’s legal team is presently fighting for his freedom in the Pennsylvania supreme court, attempting to overturn the 83-year-old’s 2018 conviction for a 2018 aggravated indecent assault.
Cosby is currently serving the 3 to 10-year sentence for assaulting a Toronto woman back in 2004, charges he has vehemently refuted.
As for Boosie, he is wheelchair-bound as he works hard to recover from a bullet to the leg, which he took in Dallas after a gunman opened fire on his sprinter van on his birthday (November 14th).
If you haven’t heard of Zookie Baby, allow us to put you on. The rising star hails from Wilmington, Delaware, arriving with an infectious personality to match her infectious music. Reminiscent of a young Missy Elliott in the making, real name Zahiya West brings her A-game when it comes to fusing the worlds of Hip Hop and R&B — with a knack for storytelling where listeners can’t help but tune in.
When it comes to the independent grind, Zookie puts in the work necessary to bring her to the big leagues, even catching the attention of Grammy-nominated producer Sap. Working with everyone from Meek Mill to Mac Miller to Nipsey Hussle, Sap immediately saw her potential and brought her into his Pioneer Crew. Together, they created her debut album titled Zookergy, 11 tracks that showcase her undeniable energy when she hits the stage.
AllHipHop caught up with Zookie Baby via Streamyard, who was posted in the whip back home in Delaware. Read below as we discuss her upbringing in Wilmington, the turning point in her music career, meeting Sap and signing to him, the making of Zookergy, the independent grind, motherhood, goals, and more!
Zookie Baby: It’s pretty good right now. Weather’s alright. I just got back from D.C., chillin’ right now.
AllHipHop: What was in D.C.?
Zookie Baby: I was out, trying to get away. Have some fun. [laughs] A lot’s in D.C.
AllHipHop: How have you been holding up with the pandemic?
Zookie Baby: I’ve been pretty good. I actually had caught Rona, back in January. I’d caught it in New York before it was a big thing. I was performing at SOBs, it was a lot of people there. Being in New York period was a lot, you’re surrounded by a lot of different people. I started feeling sick right before I started performing, but I’m like the show must go on. [laughs] I went to the hospital right after I got back to Delaware. They said “we don’t know what’s wrong with you, we think you may have the flu.” I’ve had the flu before, this don’t feel like the flu. A couple weeks later, they told me “we think you have Rona.” I was like “alright.”
AllHipHop: The good thing is when you had it, you can’t get it again for a little bit right?
Zookie Baby: That’s what they say, but I don’t ever really believe what they say.
AllHipHop: Being from Wilmington, Delaware, what the household was like growing up?
Zookie Baby: I grew up with my mom. I saw my dad here and there. He’s the reason why I [do music], he instilled music in me and my brothers growing up. Every time we came around him and that part of the family, the music brought us together for real. Growing up in Wilmington, it’s a lot different now. A lot of young people out there, a lot of gangs. A lot going on right now for real, a different Wilmington from when I was growing up. Growing up it was still bad, but not as bad as it is right now. You can get hit whenever wherever, it don’t even matter. Growing up was alright, luckily I had music for real. That’s what really did it for me, I focused on the music. The music kept coming back to me and I stayed with it.
AllHipHop: When did music come into play?
Zookie Baby: Man, I was a kid for real. My brothers played piano, I used to watch them play the piano. They started playing a bunch of different instruments, I’d be like “man, I wish I could get in there and jam with ya’ll. I want to come jam!” They said “nah, you don’t know how to play nothing. Get out of here.” Eventually, I started using my voice as an instrument. It became a thing where they play and I started singing. Growing up in the church, they asked me to start singing more within the church. When I went to school, they asked me to join the church choir. Then I met this kid, he said “yo, I want you to rap!” I’m like “rap? I don’t rap well.” He said “yeah, I want you to rap!” Alright, so I rapped on his track and he really liked that joint. He boosted me for real, it was really Ed. Ever since then, I swear I knew how to rap. [laughs] I started really staying with it, honing in on my craft. I didn’t take it seriously until right before I met Sap, that’s when I really started going in.
AllHipHop: How did you and Sap meet?
Zookie Baby: One of his friends tagged him in my video, it was a known song from back home getting some buzz. He commented on it, I was hype as s###. He said “yo this joint hard!” I’m like “oh yeah, you like this song? That’s what’s up, let’s work!” I dropped another song a little while after that. We started following each other at the time. He reached out to me after I dropped this song called “The Code,” he said “you really hard, I want to send you some beats your way.” Alright! Send them. What’s up? I’m tryna work! I’m ready.” So he’d sent me the pack. I was on his ass too: “yo, don’t forget about me.” He sent me the pack, I went in.
Opportunities like that don’t really come, where somebody really believes in you and it’s genuine. You’re not trying to sell me no dream, you want to see where it goes and what happens. I ran with that joint. Did the beats, he liked them. He was in town, he hit me up to meet up with me. We literally sat in the car, I played him music. I said “this is what I’m working on now, this is where I’m going with it.” He liked it. He hit me up the next day, “I’ma be in the studio, pull up on me. Hell yeah, SKRT! I’m pushing. I went in there dolo. I was on time, I wasn’t playing. He said “you on time?” Hell yeah I’m on time, I’m ready to work! He said “wow.” He cut a couple records that night in the studio. He had sent me some more stuff, he said “I want to do an EP with you, let’s do a project.” I’m really hungry. Boom we did the project, he said “man, I wanna sign you! Alright bet! Where it’s at Johnny? Yup! We been rocking ever since then. That’s really my guy. He became my family, that’s my brother. Love him to death. That’s my baby, real talk. We been solid ever since.
AllHipHop: Was that how the project Zookergy came about?
Zookie Baby: That’s our first album off the label that Sap produced. Zookergy came about because everywhere we went, they kept talking about my energy. The music’s good, but the energy. When she gets on stage or you meet her in person, her energy. Everywhere we went, same thing. If we’re home, New York, Cali, no matter where we’re going to. Okay, we need to try to tie this in towards the album. When me and Sap first started working, him and my manager were having a conversation with me that I’ve never had with anyone before. I wasn’t even thinking about branding and marketing myself. They asked “well how do you want to be branded? What’re you looking to do?” Man, I want some longevity for real. I’m trying to run with this, this all I got. That’s where the whole energy thing itself came from. Zookergy, my energy being so eclectic, authentic, natural, and easy-going.
AllHipHop: How did you get your name?
Zookie Baby: My name came from a good friend of mine, a producer of mine too. We met when we’re about 12 or 13. He said “everybody here has a nickname.” I’d started saying “oh yeah I’m Zookie Baby,” referring to the other person. Honestly people thought I was saying my name was Zookie Baby. I went with it after a while because it was too hard to undo for real.
AllHipHop: Best memory from shooting the P.I.O. visual?
Zookie Baby: Man, everybody about to pass out, including me. We’re in a real desert, that ain’t no green screen. That was real life, sweat, all that! It was 114 degrees there, we wasn’t prepared honestly. [laughs] But it was fun. I’m thankful I did it with the people I did it with because we made the best of it and rocked out. It was really fun, dope scenery. We had a dope team on board, really dope.
AllHipHop: You say “I took the long way so I can never stop.” What’s the reality of this journey and the independent grind?
Zookie Baby: For real before I even signed the SAP, I gave myself a year of “alright, I’ma go hard.” Even for myself, I’ma prove it to myself. I’ma go hard for a year, really focus on my craft. Really have a plan, do some research and really try to really do it the right way this time. Because I’ve always done music, but I’ve never done it the right way. It’s been something I’ve done for fun, never took it seriously. This is gon’ be the one time I do that. To me it’s a long journey, but a well worth journey. The journey don’t stop, there’s always room for improvement. Always room for growth. People have so much unlocked potential in them that they just have to tap into. You have to be at a certain level to even know when you tap into that s### for real, you gotta be there.
I’ma keep going. Even with the year of being signed, people were waiting for the album for 2 years. They wanted that joint. Soon as we announced that me and Sap were working together, they wanted that album. Honestly, I wasn’t in the right space to produce an album right then and there, and I learned that from being with Sap. A lot of stuff I wasn’t thinking about. If I wanted this to really last and be something I could really stand on, then I had to really adapt as an artist. Really discover a lot of things within myself so I can give to everyone. That’s what I put on the album, a lot of truth and a lot of energy.
AllHipHop: What made you not feel ready?
Zookie Baby: I didn’t even really know how to construct a song, I don’t think Sap knew that. I really did not know how to construct a song. I freestyle, I don’t write. I literally hop in the booth and whatever the beat tells me, oh alright. Then I’ll clean it up afterwards and make it look pretty. I don’t know how to count bars. I wasn’t worried about formatting no hook. That “Cook Up” song was a straight song. I send the first version to Sap and Sap said “that s### hard! But where the hook at?” He called me back and said “I think this part right here should be the hook.” Oh yup, you right. That’s the hook right there! I didn’t know about a lot of stuff, he’s teaching me. Me being so fascinated by what he’s done too, I was so quick to learn and observe from him.
My manager too, they helped me learn a lot. Even when it comes to picking the beats. Even when it comes to filling the intro, making the intro not so dried out. Making it build up. Certain things that the engineer could do on the song, different effects. Even when it comes to interviews, I ain’t never really did no interview until I had signed with P.I.O. I didn’t know. Certain stuff I had to get accustomed to. I didn’t know about a rollout, photoshoots, branding. When you want to invest all this time and energy to something, you gon’ expect a certain result back.
AllHipHop: How you liking the interviews?
Zookie Baby: I like interviews though. [laughs] I like it, I’m not a talker for real. I’m reserved, unless somebody’s talking to me. Interviews are better but certain stuff, I don’t be wanting to talk.
AllHipHop: What songs mean the most to you on the project and why?
Zookie Baby: “Soap NWater” because I always felt like the underdog. I’ve always been the underdog where nah, she’s not about to be nobody. She can play with that mic all she wants. “8 Ball” for me was look at me now! Because I’ve done music for a long time, a lot of people around my area know I’ve done music for a long time. I’ll be the first one to say I used to be trash. I still used to put stuff out even though it wasn’t good in my personal opinion. Now, yeah I can stand on this. I know this s### hard now! Nobody better not say nothing to me now about this. That’s what those 2 songs represent for me.
AllHipHop: What would you be doing if you weren’t doing music?
Zookie Baby: Honestly, probably teaching. Maybe even a probation officer. I was in school for Criminal Law and Early Childhood Education, but school wasn’t for me.
AllHipHop: I seen your cute little child on the Gram.
Zookie Baby: That’s my baby! That’s my princess, she does her thing too. My baby models, she does not play. She comes to slay, okay! Motherhood’s amazing. It has its challenges especially with balancing everything out, but it’s a dope experience. My daughter’s 5 with a lot of energy so it keeps me on my feet.
AllHipHop: Goals for yourself as an artist at this point in your career?
Zookie Baby: I’m trying to do a lot for real. Music is just the root, the foundation. I want to get my music into different movies, hopefully my music can get scored in different movies and different shows. A goal of mine is to definitely get on Insecure, that’s my show. I’ma have to call Ms. Rae and holler at her about that. Expanding my craft, working with different people. Elevating my craft, I want to learn different instruments and start producing my own stuff. I’ma do that s### for real.
Blacc Zacc is the living 803 Legend, and he’s here to put on for South Carolina the best way possible. One glance at the rising rapper, you’ll immediately notice the ice on his neck, wrists, and hands — motivation to the masses that they too can achieve their dreams if they work hard, stay consistent, and remain passionate.
Getting money since the young age of 16, the recording artist, entrepreneur, label-owner, and father embodies the definition of a hustler if there ever was one. Stamping his name in the rap game with his 2019 smash “HaHaHa” featuring Key Glock, real name Zachary Chapman flexes his versatility in creating everything from club bangers to street anthems. A true lyricist at heart, his raps tell the story of someone who rose from the trenches and changed his life for the better.
With his new body of work, the South Coast Music Group rapper unleashes 11 tracks detailing why he’s set to be a legend from his city. Spearheaded by singles “Tennis,” “Bang” featuring DaBaby, “Let’s Get It,” and “803 Legend,” 803 Legend arrives on the heels of his debut album Carolina Narcos, reeling in additional features from Moneybagg Yo, Kevin Gates, Yo Gotti, and Stunna4Vegas.
AllHipHop: What’s been up since the last time we spoke?
Blacc Zacc: Dropping new music, trying to take it to the next level. I just dropped 803 Legend, it’s been doing good. I’m feeling good. If you ain’t heard it yet, go get that.
AllHipHop: Why are you the 803 Legend?
Blacc Zacc: I call myself the 803 Legend because nobody ever did nothing from Columbia, South Carolina like what I did. I’m not the only 803 legend in there, it’s more 803 legends. When a person hears this, I want them to feel like I’m the legend from my city. As far as other places, you can be at 704 legend. Whatever area code you’re from, if you do legendary stuff, you’re a legend in your city.
AllHipHop: You say you’ve been getting money since 15, what was Blacc Zacc like then?
Blacc Zacc: 15, I was the average dude playing sports. But I always knew I wanted to make money, so I made a way to make money.
AllHipHop: What sports were you playing?
Blacc Zacc: I was playing a little bit of football, but mostly basketball. I played baseball for one or two years.
AllHipHop: How proud is your mom now? I know you shout her out on the project.
Blacc Zacc: My mama, she real proud. She’ll get an attitude if anybody else asks me for anything, like if they ask me for some money. As soon as she asks for something, she expects to get it as soon as she asks. She gon’ make it happen regardless, that’s mama.
AllHipHop: What’d it mean to get Kevin Gates on “Broke My Heart”?
Blacc Zacc: It was a good feeling because I’m a fan of Kevin Gates. Always been a fan of Kevin Gates’ music, his whole energy. He’s been tapped in with me for a while. It’s good, he’s been telling me to keep going for a year. I heard that record and said “I’ma get Gates on there.” I sent it to him and he got it right back to me.
AllHipHop: What was your reaction when you heard his verse?
Blacc Zacc: I was on the phone with him, he called me when he sent it. He said “who you with lil bruh?” I’m by myself. He started running with me, we stayed on the phone for an hour. We’re talking about different s###. He’s telling me how he feels about the rap game, giving me advice on how I should move and continue moving. We’re talking about all kinds of other s### too. He played the song and once I heard it, he’s like “what you think? If you don’t like it, just tell me.“ Man this Kevin gates, you know that s###’s hard.
AllHipHop: What’s the reality of the “Hustle”?
Blacc Zacc: What you do, you’re hustling right now. Whatever your business is, you’re hustling. Whatever you’re doing to make some money to take care of your family and yourself, we hustling.
AllHipHop: How was it playing “President” in the music video?
Blacc Zacc: It was good, it was fun. The timing was good too because they’re going through the election. When I do music, I like to bring the visuals to life. When you listen to a song, after they see the video, they should like the song even more. I wanted to make sure everything went together with it.
AllHipHop: Best memory from shooting the video?
Blacc Zacc: The whole day was a good memory. We had a funny start. The two black trucks that were following us, we had called Uber. Once Uber came, we said “aye man, we need y’all for this video. We’ll pay y’all $100 an hour.” At first, they’re like “ehhh.” We said “just do it.” We ended up paying them $100 an hour to shoot the video, we needed the black trucks.
AllHipHop: I see you in a suit and all that, talk about your drip?
Blacc Zacc: That was slight drip right there. That outfit was really last minute, some cheap s###. I got that from Express in Atlanta. It’s a suit I was gon’ wear one time so I went straight to Express. Probably spent $400 or $500, that s### was cool.
AllHipHop: Do you stay out in the A?
Blacc Zacc: Nuh uh. I stay in South Carolina, but I be in Atlanta a lot.
AllHipHop: How is it back home?
Blacc Zacc: It’s cool. It took a long time for my city really to support me the way they’re supporting me. They’re doing it now so it’s a good feeling. I’ma always rep South Carolina. I came in the game like that, I’ma leave the game the same way.
AllHipHop: What’d it mean to link with DaBaby on “Bang”?
Blacc Zacc: It was good. Whatever I ask of Baby, he’ll do it. I respect him because he don’t got to. How that went about: I was in the studio recording a song, I put a snippet of Instagram. He called me right away like “bruh, send me that song. I’m getting on that song.” We’re in LA matter of fact. I was at one studio at Blue Room, he was at Paramount. I left the Blue Room and took him that session, he did the song that same night.
How I got the Yo Gotti feature was because Yo Gotti was in the studio with Baby. Once Yo Gotti heard the “Bang” song, he wanted to get on it. Baby said “hell no, I’m getting on this one.” I sent Gotti a different song. The next day, all of us were heading to the airport and I happened to run into Gotti again. He was on some lowkey s###, that s### was weird. He came out of nowhere like “s### I’m about to go to Miami, send me something. I’ma send it right back to you.” Me thinking about how most of these rappers be, man Gotti ain’t about to send anything. He’s going to Miami, it’s his mama’s birthday. He ain’t gon’ have time to do this s###. He sent it to me that same right, so I got both of those verses damn near two days apart.
AllHipHop: What do you make of this organic love you’ve been getting?
Blacc Zacc: I appreciate it. Coming from where I come from and how I came into the game, it’s a lot more work I have to do. When all the pieces to the puzzle come together, that’s when it’s all gon’ make sense. That’s when they gon’ see he’s been putting in work, this ain’t no s### that happened overnight.
AllHipHop: Where’d you guys shoot “Bang” at?
Blacc Zacc: We shot it at a high school. It was a good experience because it was a lot of kids out there going crazy. We shot it in Charlotte, Baby don’t really come out in the city unless he’s with his kids or he’s handling business. They’re going crazy when they seen DaBaby, and me. It was good seeing the type of love we get back home in Carolina.
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AllHipHop: What’s your relationship with Stunna4Vegas?
Blacc Zacc: That’s my brother! Stunna be at my house every other day. When we’re in Columbia, this past month, Stunna done been at my house every other day.
AllHipHop: What are you guys doing?
Blacc Zacc: You know, I built a house. I have a lot of land. We be down there shooting guns, playing the game. We don’t really be on rapper time, we be chillin’. That’s my real bro, chopping it up about all kinds of different s###.
AllHipHop: I’m assuming you guys make some fire ass records too.
Blacc Zacc: Yeah fasho. When we get to it, we’ll go to the studio and make some records. But most of the time, we be chillin’. When people get together and make records, it be on some rap s###. This is my real brother, we talk to each other all of the time. He’s out here now working. His album just dropped, so he out here working.
AllHipHop: On “Tennis,” you say “got a million from the label, but I’m really independent.” Can you elaborate?
Blacc Zacc: S###, I still move independently. My label will tell you, I’m not the type of artist where they have to hold my hand with everything. They don’t have to fly me out, I’ll fly myself out. I book my own room. I’m not one of them artists, I still move independently. Then, I was poppin’ s### too.
AllHipHop: What song means the most to you on the project and why?
Blacc Zacc: “Probably “Broke My Heart” featuring Kevin Gates, because that’s how I was really feeling. One of the hardest things you have to do is cut somebody off you love.
AllHipHop: Talk about linking with 42 Dugg on “Codeine Habits,” I love him.
Blacc Zacc: 42 Dugg’s a cool dude. I reached out to him and told him I wanted him to do a record, he ended up doing it too. Shout out 42. I f### with Detroit, it’s a vibe. They have real hustlers out there.
AllHipHop: How did y’all meet?
Blacc Zacc: Really, it’s all under the same umbrella. The person I’m signed to, Arnold Taylor, he’s real cool with Yo Gotti. Yo Gotti has their umbrella. We played our position as the lil homies, put it together and made fire music.
AllHipHop: Do you still record dolo in the studio?
Blacc Zacc: I like it but some people want to be in the studio with you, so I’ve gotten in the vibe of letting people in the studio with me. It’s still cool.
AllHipHop: Goals for yourself at this point of your career?
Blacc Zacc: S###, going Platinum a couple times with some songs. Probably get a Grammy if that’s possible. Other than that, not too many other goals I have. I got out all the cars I want, I got all the houses I want. I have to make them respect me musically.
AllHipHop: Are the Grammys even on point…?
Blacc Zacc: It’s politics, probably not. Just being nominated, I’d be happy with that. In order to win, I guess I have to get in the right circle. Get with the right politics.
AllHipHop: What’s your take on the music industry? I feel like it’s a lot of pros and cons.
Blacc Zacc: 2020 was probably the worst year for the music industry, from all the senseless killings to how the pandemic hit and slowed a lot of rappers’ money down. It is what it is, you have to know how to adjust. I’m not gon’ sit here and complain. How they say “this s### fake,” life is what it is in general. If the rap game’s fake, that means life’s fake, because it’s nothing but people coming into the rap game that’s in the world. It is what it is, you have to know how to move and groove in that s###.
AllHipHop: What is one thing you want fans to get from the project?
Blacc Zacc: Of course I’m on there poppin’ s### about the money, but I want them to realize the message that’s after a lot of these songs. From “Hustle” to “Broke My Heart,” I want them to really realize the messages I’m giving. If you’ve done epic s### in your city, know you’re a legend too. Just because you ain’t from 803, doesn’t mean you’re not a legend. Whatever city you’re from if you make it happen, then you’re a legend too.
AllHipHop: What can we expect next?
Blacc Zacc: More music, dropping more bangers. I’m staying in their face until they respect me, until they realize that I’m here to stay. Gang.
Super producer Rick Rubin may be facing some criminal charges for hanging out on the beach by himself.
According to local news reports, the Def Jam co-founder is heading to trial, after he was busted hanging out on a beach by himself in Hawaii.
Under normal circumstances, this would be no big deal and not even worthy of a news story. But authorities on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i claim he violated strict COVID-19 rules during his solitary trip to the beach.
Rick Rubin was staying at a local residence when he took the stroll, which violated the island’s strict 14-day quarantine policy for visitors.
Rubin was out for a walk by himself on Anini Beach in Princeville, when a paparazzi snapped his photo, which eventually landed him in hot water.
The super-producer, who has crafted hits for everyone from LL Cool J and The Beastie Boys to Adele and Johnny Cash, has a court date set for February 9th, 2021.
Damon Dash could be on the fast track to squashing a $50 million sexual assault lawsuit filed by a photographer and the lawyer he dubbed a “Culture Vulture.”
New court documents reveal a judge has ordered Damon or his lawyer, and Christopher Brown and his client Monique Bunn into court, in a last-ditch effort to try to settle the case.
The legal problems started on April 18th, 2019, when Bunn spent the night at Dame’s Los Angeles mansion to work on a photo shoot for his Poppington brand.
Bunn said she was roused out of her slumber after Damon supposedly rubbed her breasts and buttocks without her consent. Damon has denied all of Bunn’s allegations.
Yesterday (December 9th), a mediator named Stephen A. Marcus was assigned to help mediate the case between the parties.
“Each party must appear at the mediation in person or by a representative with final authority to settle the case and must be represented at the mediation by the attorney expected to try the case,” according to the court.
Marcus has 30 days to inform Damon Dash, his lawyers, and Christopher Brown and his client Monique Bunn, of the mediation date.
Christopher Brown is representing filmmaker Josh Webber in another lawsuit, which accuses Damon Dash of making disparaging remarks that allegedly cost him a $6 million deal.
In April, Christopher Brown won a $300,000 judgment against Damon Dash, on behalf of his client, author Edwyna Brooks, who sued him for stealing the film adaptation of her four-part book series, “Mafietta.”
That action was thrown out of court in Massachusettes, but the relentless lawyer is asking the court to reconsider their verdict. And, Brown re-filed the lawsuit in United States District Court, Central District o California last month.
Mulatto aka Big Latto is the big new thing to emerge in Hip-Hop. She has several prototypes to follow, but she has most certainly made her own mark in the game. And when people get to eyeing her and sizing her up, the comments come. Latto isn’t shy and, even thought she started out on a kiddie show, she has grown up right before our eyes.
She recently posted a picture of herself looking good, but the inevitalble comments came.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CH6avdHFuS_/
One of those comments said, “tag the surgeon,” which managed to get a response from the rap mistress.
At 21, Big Latto is doing the most! But, she is also catching those questions like a baseball player in centerfield. “They always ask me all types of ‘did you get this done?’ I will say this, I will never be the type of person who would be super inviting because I feel like I don’t owe anyone anything when it comes to my personal life. But no girl, it’s all-natural,” she told twobees.org in an exclusive interview.
She addressed another rumor as well, something I have already alluded to in this piece: a name change. Apparently, she has been catching a lot of flack for the name Mulatto, which means somebody having mixed racial heritage. For Latto, that is African American and white. She said in the era, of BLM…it gets complicated.
“I don’t think I publicly spoke on this yet, so I don’t want to say too much. But especially in times like this where it’s Black Lives Matter and police brutality, I don’t want to come off as someone who is bragging about coming from a biracial background or making it a personality trait. I’ve considered changing my name and educating myself more about it instead of being so standoffish when it comes to that subject,” Mulatto added. “I’ve been listening more. Even when people tweet me and they’re really rude about it, I still listen because I can feel the frustration. People don’t realize I’m only 21. In summary, that is something I’ve been thinking about and I don’t want to say too much so yeah.”
Welp.
She’s got more than a few views on YouTube…she’s be ok. Surgery. No surgery. Mulatto. Big Latto.
Lizzo has been struggling with negative thoughts about her body.
The “Juice” hitmaker admitted she has been struggling to stay positive and found herself suddenly hating herself and her body, which she has been finding difficult to shake off.
Speaking in a video to fans posted on TikTok, she shared: “I came home, and I took my clothes off to take a shower, and I just started having all of these really negative thoughts about myself. Like, you know, ‘What’s wrong with me?’ ‘Maybe everything, all the mean things people say about me are true.’ And, you know, ‘Why am I so disgusting?’ and hating my body. I’d normally have some positive thing to say to get out of this (but I didn’t this time). And that’s OK, too. I think these are normal. They happen to everybody. They happen to the best of us. We are the best of us. I can only hope that it changes for the better. But I know I’m beautiful. I just don’t feel it. But I know I’m going to get through it.”
Meanwhile, Lizzo previously admitted fame “puts a magnifying glass” on her negative thoughts.
She shared: “You can be the coolest, most richest person ever and it doesn’t buy you f###### happiness. Money doesn’t buy you happiness. Fame only puts a magnifying glass on the s### that you already have. And if that s### is f##### up, you’re just going to have even more magnified f**ked up s### in situations where it doesn’t even seem valid or like you’re even like supposed to feel that way and so it f#### you up even more because you feel super f###### ungrateful.”
Dionne Warwick has slammed Wendy Williams for speaking “maliciously” about her on her talk show.
Things kicked off when the U.S. chat show host referenced Dionne’s recent Twitter activity, and spoke about how the 79-year-old singer doesn’t like her much.
“She’s been here. She’s a friend to the show. She’s a friend to the show ’cause she has something to promote and we’re the social influencers and she’s smart,” Wendy said. “But, once she gets off the show, you know she’s probably like, ‘B####’. It’s okay, Ms. Warwick, it’s okay.”
Wendy then went on to reference Dionne’s 2002 marijuana charges – which the “I Say A Little Prayer” star claims came about because she was framed.
“You remember a few years ago, aunt Dionne was stopped at the Miami airport trying to get back to Jersey… TSA stopped aunt Dionne and opened up a lipstick tube and found four, excuse me, 11 pre-rolled joints. Oh yeah, they got the dog on it (and) it was weed.”
A friend alerted me that Wendy Williams was spending a lot of not nice time speaking on me. I tuned in to her show to catch the last few minutes of her speaking about me and as in the past she seems not to be able to speak without maliciously made comments. (1/2)
Following the episode, Dionne took to Twitter to slam Wendy for speaking about her, writing: “A friend alerted me that Wendy Williams was spending a lot of not nice time speaking on me. I tuned in to her show to catch the last few minutes of her speaking about me and as in the past she seems not to be able to speak without maliciously made comments.
My hope is my name will refrain from being spoken or thought of by her as this conversation was held a few years ago letting her know there was nor would be any need for her to say the name Dionne Warwick for any reason. I don’t believe one has to be mean to get noticed. (2/2)
“My hope is my name will refrain from being spoken or thought of by her as this conversation was held a few years ago letting her know there was nor would be any need for her to say the name Dionne Warwick for any reason. I don’t believe one has to be mean to get noticed.”
Dionne concluded by writing: “There’s an old saying you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar! Try it Wendy you might like it.”
…There’s an old saying you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar! Try it Wendy you might like it. 🤡🙂
Came here to find foolishness in my replies. I am rushing to into an interview and this is the last time I’m saying this. Thanks. pic.twitter.com/En49BaoGRK
Zoey Dollaz was shot multiple times while on his way to a Miami strip club, according to published reports.
Other reports say the rapper was on his way to the strip club. Nevertheless, the rapper survived the shooting as he traveled to the B#### Trap River Club in Miami. One reporter stated that the artist was currently recovering and “fine.”
My sources say Zoey is doing fine after he was shot multiple times while on his way to B#### Trap in Miami last night.
Details continue to be scarce but a Miami Beach journalist, Tony Centeno, conveyed the news in his Twitter account, stating that the rapper was no longer in danger.
Zoey Dollaz is currently signed to Future under the Freebandz Label, which is distributed through Epic Records. His last project, Last Year Being Humble, came out in 2019.
Zoey Dollaz represents a slew of rappers that have either been assaulted, shot, or killed in 2020.
White was arrested on Wednesday (December 10th), and charged with murder and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.
He was also charged with possessing a black, semi-automatic 9mm pistol, an offense he committed on August 16th, 2020.
White has a felonious criminal record, which barred him from owning, or obtaining firearms, according to the indictment, which was obtained by AllHipHop.com.
Shortly after Mo3’s killing, Dallas police released photos from a surveillance camera showing a man, presumed to be White, wearing a long black-sleeve shirt and blue jeans.
The footage captured White chasing Mo3 down and shooting him dead on the freeway. An innocent victim sitting in his car was also a victim of White’s gunfire, but the victim escaped with minor injuries.
While a motive has not been provided, the rapper’s manager Brandon Rainwater blamed jealousy for the slaying of Mo3, born Melvin Noble.
“Once you start passing the people that support you, then they’d be willing to do anything to bring you back down. So there’s a lot of jealousy. a lot of envy,” Rainwater said.
Snap Originals is presenting a special 10-installment holiday edition of Will From Home. Beginning December 14, new episodes of the Will Smith-led series will air daily on the social media platform. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook Media produces Will From Home.
“We have experienced many challenges this year, but Season two of Will From Home is an incredible reminder of the power that we as individuals have to better the lives of those around us,” says Brad Haugen, President of Westbrook Media. “We were so proud of the response to Will From Home season one and are thrilled to be back with Snap for a second season and for the opportunity to share these inspiring stories with our audience.”
Smith is using his program to bring some seasonal cheer by recognizing individuals for their acts of selflessness and bravery. Every episode will highlight people like a Taco Bell employee who saved a man’s life, an 8-year-old boy who supported his family by selling plants, and a Chinatown resident who delivered free meals to elderly citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Each person will receive surprises and gifts that will help them continue their altruistic work. Special celebrity guests such as Alicia Keys, DJ Khaled, Jason Derulo, Jill Scott, Lil Nas X, Liza Koshy, Ludacris, Black Thought, Master P, and more will join Will Smith on his cross-country adventure.
”We need to celebrate kindness and compassion, and there is no one better than Will Smith to set a joyous tone for Snapchatters this holiday season,” says Sean Mills, Snap’s Head of Content. “We’re excited to again partner with Westbrook Media, and can’t wait for our community to tune-in for this inspiring season of Will From Home.”
35 million Snapchat users reportedly watched Will From Home season 1 which premiered in April. Additionally, Westbrook Media and Snap Originals partnered to present Jaden Smith’s The Solution Committee. That unscripted series featured Will and Jada’s 22-year-old son exploring relevant social topics such as racial justice, climate change, and education.
By now you should know that R. Kelly is sitting in a jail cell awaiting trial for some of the most heinous acts against young people known to music. OK, let’s make sure we include people like Elvis and that dude from Aerosmith, but you get my drift. Kellz is vilified as a villain and yet he still has some out here feeling that he is in the bing unjustly. They support him and believe he is innocent even!
I am not one of those people, admittedly, but I keep my ear to the street for those that are sympathetic to the man known as Robert Kelly. In the year of our Lord, 2020, we have seen weird act after weird act. Singer K. Michelle is flirting with cancel culture and has professed some sorrow towards R. Kelly. I didn’t know this but that is her mentor. She seems to be feeling a way about him being in jail versus her current career versus little children! This is a Mexican Standoff! It seems simple to me because if your mentor is a p###, then you need to basically disown him!
Internet aficionados jumped right on K. Michelle when she seemed to express sorrow for R. Kelly and she started trending! I like K and I think that she’s probably regretful of a lot of things in life right now because her career is not exactly where some of us thought it should be. She’s tremendously talented but the spectacle has overshadowed her abilities. Check out with some people had to say about her and him and the situation.
No one will ever understand how heavy it is watching the person who saved your life be crucified in front of the world for their sickness
No regrets I say what I say. Ain’t my fault people didn’t pay attention in elementary school and can’t comprehend that im not defending anyone. I’m talking about MY STORY, MY LIFE. No soul alive will take my God given rights 2feel.
I’ve had conversations with some of the victims and offered my help but because I don’t POST it I don’t care? Wow. Y’all fav post themselves passing out gifts for clout everyday but that ain’t me! I NO LONGER HAVE S### TO PROVE ON AN APP!
Either way it’s a sickness. I know you people on the couch think you are psychiatrist but guess I ACTUALLY HAVE A WHOLE DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY from Florida A&M. It’s all wrong and it’s a sickness https://t.co/aXwoTAVzy8
YAll better let people stop bullying you into or out of your true emotions. These people don’t know you! You have the full right to be a free thinker and should be able to THINK without out fear. God bless! There’s some music to be made
Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi is finally returning with a new official solo LP. Fans of the Cleveland rhymer have waited ten years for the third installment in the Man On The Moon album series. Man On The Moon III: The Chosen is now ready for release.
The latest music project from Cudi is scheduled to arrive on DSPs this Friday, December 11 via Republic Records. An official tracklist shows Phoebe Bridgers, Trippie Redd, Skepta, and the late Pop Smoke as guest collaborators for MOTM3.
There is one very noticeable name missing from the tracklist – Travis Scott. Earlier this year, Scott and Mescudi teamed up as The Scotts duo to present “The Scotts” single. Cudi earned his first career #1 on the Hot 100 chart with that song.
While Travis is not a credited feature on MOTM3, he apparently played a role in the creative direction of the album. Cudi recently spoke with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about his upcoming body of work, and his 28-year-old musical partner was mentioned during the interview.
We’ve been waiting 10 years for Man On The Moon III. I’ve been waiting even longer to have this conversation. First time, on the record with @KidCudi arrives tomorrow, on album day…at 10am PT @applemusicpic.twitter.com/pUdOQ3f8w2
“Before I started working on this s### I was like, ‘My next s###’s gotta be bars.’ I knew that,” said Cudi. “I just remember Travis saying something to me about my raps. He was just like, ‘Your raps, man. I love when you rap.’ I kept that in mind. I was like, ‘Okay, Travis is saying my raps are good. That must be something that the kids like. I’ll keep that in mind.”
The 36-year-old rapper/singer added,“I just wanted to give [Scott] exactly what he loved about Kid Cudi. And for him, it’s bars. But I felt like, in Hip Hop, I’m slept on as a rapper, as a lyricist. I really wanted to elevate my whole s### on that front on this project. And I did that with the rapping and the singing. Everything is kind of evolved.”
The news about Real Life potentially heading to the screen comes after Kid Cudi was also announced as an executive producer and actor for director Ti West’s forthcoming X horror flick. Prior to that, he was part of the main cast for the HBO drama series We Are Who We Are.
A new Netflix adult animated music series, tentatively titled Entergalactic, has been discussed over the last two years as well. Mescudi, Black-ish creator Kenya Barris, and How To Make It In America creator Ian Edelman were set to produce that program.
Hip Hop legend Cliff “Method Man” Smith has established himself as a serious actor. He was previously a cast member for critically-acclaimed television programs such as Oz, The Wire, and The Deuce.
The 49-year-old Wu-Tang Clan member currently plays defense attorney Davis Maclean on Starz’s Power Book II: Ghost. Method Man was one of the guests on Tamron Hall this week, and he discussed his character on the Power spinoff.
“Well, I’m glad you said Johnnie Cochran because he was definitely one of the inspirations, but I believe Denzel [Washington] in Philadelphia helped a lot,” Meth told Hall. “When I took my acting class, me and my scene partner had to do a scene from Philadelphia. Of course, he played the Tom Hanks part, I played the Denzel part.”
The New York City representative continued, “It kind of prepared me for where we’re at right now and Davis Maclean is polarizing at best, some people love him and some people hate him. I think the people that love him get what he’s trying to do and the ones that hate him, so be it.”
Johnnie Cochran is the famous lawyer who led the “Dream Team” of attorneys that defended O.J. Simpson in his highly-publicized 1995 double murder case. The phrase “if it doesn’t fit, you must acquit” helped secure a not-guilty verdict for Simpson and made Cochran a household name.
The 1993 film Philadephia, starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington, told the story of a gay corporate lawyer who was fired from his firm because he was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Washington’s character conducted the legal fight in court on behalf of Hanks’s character who was extremely sick at the time.
Cardi B’s “WAP” featuring Megan Thee Stallion continues to rack up end-of-the-year accolades. In addition, the controversial single was named one of the biggest trending topics on Google in 2020.
The tech giant released its annual lists for the “Year in Search.” Cardi and Megan’s chart-leading, record-setting collaboration was the top trending search for “Lyrics.” Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” and Eminem’s “Godzilla” featuring Juice WRLD rounded out the Top 3.
Earlier this year, “WAP” was officially added as an acronym to Dictionary.com. Cardi’s global smash also landed at #1 in the “Definitions” section of Google’s 2020 top trending searches. The track’s title was followed by “entanglement,” “antebellum,” “pandemic,” and “asymptomatic.”
“Election results,” “coronavirus,” “Kobe Bryant,” “coronavirus update,” and “coronavirus symptoms,” led the overall “Searches” section. Joe Biden’s name was #1 for “People,” Tom Hanks’s name was #1 for “Actors,” Parasite was #1 for “Movies,” Tiger King was #1 for “TV Shows,” and Among Us was #1 for “Games.”
On December 9, six years ago, J. Cole released what many fans and critics consider his greatest studio LP. 2014 Forest Hills Drive was praised as a masterful body of work and famously went triple-Platinum with no features.
In celebration of FHD’s anniversary, Cole’s Dreamville Records published a music video for the “Fire Squad” track off the album. Maxim Bohichik directed the cinematic visuals which feature Cole with clearly shorter locks than what he is known to have in recent years.
A bunch of @JColeNC videos got deleted way back and today were getting them all back up. And because it’s the anniversary #FHD heres the world premiere of the never before released video for ‘Fire Squad’ 🔥🔥🔥 Happy Holidays! https://t.co/103ttJ79Hhpic.twitter.com/MDJgOwjZH2
“A bunch of @JColeNC videos got deleted way back and today [we’re] getting them all back up. And because it’s the anniversary #FHD [here’s] the world premiere of the never before released video for ‘Fire Squad’ [three fire emojis] Happy Holidays!” read a tweet from the verified Dreamville Twitter account.
2014 Forest Hills Drive debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 353,000 copies sold. That was the best first-week sales of the North Carolina-bred emcee’s career up until that point. 2016’s 4 Your Eyez Only went on to move 492,000 first-week units.
FHD was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, losing to Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly. J. Cole’s third studio LP did win Album of the Year at the 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards by beating projects from Lamar, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Wale, and Big Sean.
