Saweetie has released several songs in 2020 – such as “Tap In” and “Back to the Streets” – that were modest hits but none of her singles achieved major crossover commerical success. She was probably hoping her new collaboration with Doja Cat would make bigger waves on the charts.
The apparent accidental rollout for “Best Friend” featuring Doja Cat is being slammed by the lead artist. Saweetie took to Twitter to call out Warner Records over how the track made its way to Apple Music on Friday morning. It has apparently been removed from the streaming service since that time.
“I am extremely disappointed in my label WBR for prematurely releasing a single I was so excited about. I feel disrespected. I’m hands on with ALL of my creative & had such a dope rollout for ‘best friends.’ The thirst for clout & $ is real & it overrides the artists’ art,” tweeted Saweetie. “The wrong version at that smh. Like wtf???”
The California-bred rapper added, “We put so much work into the visual & we shot for days for this super cinematic girl anthem. And for this to happen? Wow… Icy gang always dealing with the bs with me no matter what it means so much. I LOVE y’all. I’m bout to fix this nail & go to sleep. Goodnight.”
I am extremely disappointed in my label WBR for prematurely releasing a single I was so excited about. I feel disrespected. I’m hands on with ALL of my creative & had such a dope rollout for “best friends”. The thirst for clout & $ is real & it overrides the artists’ art.
Wallie the Sensei is the newest rapper to come out of Compton, California, and he’s not letting anything stop him from getting to the top. The West Coast spitter exploded onto the rap scene with his breakout single “Scandalous,” and now he returns to unleash the official remix tapping Detroit’s own 42 Dugg.
Released via Capitol Records, the new record bridges the gap between Cali and Detroit, as 42 Dugg adds his flair to the original banger. Given both artists’ backgrounds in the streets, the remix proves to be the perfect match as they both slide over the heartfelt beat. With Wallie reflecting on having to fend for himself, 42 Dugg reflects on his journey making it out while his friends remain behind bars.
Prior to the remix, “Scandalous” has accumulated over 5 million views on Youtube and counting.
Cokah’s Instagram name reads “COKAH DA ASSASSIN,” so you already know what type of time she’s on. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, where hip-hop culture is so rich and deep, the rising star reels in influences from all the greats, from Drake and Nicki Minaj to Missy Elliott and Biggie.
After going viral online for one of her freestyle videos, specifically over a Meek Mill instrumental for “Tony’s Story,” real name Keayana Coke quickly realized music would be her end-be-all. Turning her poems into raps, the singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer devoted her entire life to her artistry, and continues to put in the work necessary to make it to the big leagues.
Under the wings and guidance of superproducer Jerry Wonda, Cokah unleashed her debut EP titled Pink Pantha. Inspired greatly by the film Pink Panther, she brings vibes for every single occasion possible. Whether you’re looking to turn up, looking for live, or simply looking for some upliftment, Cokah’s got you covered.
AllHipHop: You’re from Brooklyn, New York, how does that play into your life and career?
Cokah: Being from Brooklyn honestly makes my shell hard. You know how they have the hardshell taco, we got the soft shell tacos? You’re still a taco but you’re either hard or soft, I’m definitely a hardshell taco from Brooklyn. It makes your exterior so much thicker you don’t really get as hurt by things on the Internet because you are always getting joked on or cracked on. It makes me tough.
AllHipHop: Where do you fit in the realm of hip-hop and R&B?
Cokah: I’m in my own lane. I’m not trying to take over anyone’s spot, I’m not coming for anybody already established. I’m ready to be seen, heard and present. I’m not trying to take the spotlight from anybody because I’m trying to get my own flashlight. I want to relate to people, I want people to relate to me. I want to be that artist you bump when you’re feeling real bad and bossy. I want to be an artist that sets the tone and sets the mood. I fit with the bars, the personality. I’m the flow that the industry needs a little gap, I’m here. My Brooklyn vibe.
AllHipHop: Pink Pantha out now! How are you feeling?
Cokah: I’m feeling good girl. That piece of work was so hard to even get it out into the atmosphere because so much was going on. When it finally happened, I was so happy. It turned out well, it’s for everybody. A little Caribbean vibes, some hardcore rap in the first track when you enter. Some club on there, some love on “Stuck On Stupid,” every vibe was touched on that EP. My first time putting together a collective project, I was pretty stoked. I was so happy with the outcome, we’re almost at a million streams with it. It’s doing so well, I’m really proud of it. I got a little Grammy consideration, I’m very excited
AllHipHop: The “Make Me Wanna” video looked like such a vibe, where was it shot?
Cokah: It’s mad crazy because the first video we’re supposed to shoot, I ended up getting sick. I had something called gastritis. It was supposed to happen around my birthday, we had to move the shoot. We Ended up changing the whole theme, but it still came out beautiful. We asked DJ Taj from Jersey if we could use his spot, it all came out dope. He’s a member of The Heavy Hitters from Hot97.
AllHipHop: What’s your take on the music industry?
Cokah: People can be very vain when it comes to music, some aren’t open to this new sound. Young artists don’t get that respect they want and deserve because a lot of the older heads aren’t getting jiggy with the mumble rap. Once they realize music has evolved, this is what it is, this is the sound, music will go in a whole better direction. When people stop trying to sound like each other, it’ll be better. [laughs] People need to stop being scared to try different things.
Once people are rappers, they put them in this box that they have to talk about one thing: sex, money, p####, chains, taking somebody n*gga, whatever it may be. It goes so much further, including myself. People need to tap more into diversity, instead of trying to go to one shifting lane because it works for somebody. What floats somebody’s boat might sink yours. People should stop being so damn strict, be more open and fun. It don’t have to be about sex and booty all the time, we have enough of that. Rap about something people are gon’ relate to, also not feeling sad about. We have a bunch of that Perc, pill-popping music, having all the kids sad and trying drugs. Rap about some s### that’s going to make somebody happy: vibe, feel cute, feel sexy. That’s my vibe, finding new ways to tap into the audience.
AllHipHop: How’d you find your way to Jerry Wonda?
Cokah: Through his brother Renel and through my old manager I used to kick it with named Dougie. He introduced me to this woman named Lexi who introduced me to Renel, who introduced me to Jerry. That made the chain. Once me and Jerry met, it was instant click.
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AllHipHop: I saw your recent car freestyle, bring us back to that moment.
Cokah: I freestyle anywhere I’m at, I’m more of a writer though. I love to write, a lot of s### be written. Writing makes me feel like what am I gonna talk about? I think of a whole bunch of things that I have to come up with really fast. When it comes out, it’s f###### fire. It’s flames. I’m a fast writer. Rapping in the car is a vibe, you catch a little beat and write a song real quick. I like rapping in a car, it’s free. I love being in the car period. I love long drives, I love everything about it. Road trips with Cokah coming soon.
AllHipHop: Did you know King Von?
Cokah: I didn’t know him personally, but I’d started getting into his music. I started bumping him 2 months before his death, like alright I’m a King Von fan. I’m certified, then this happened. That same freestyle from the car, I was writing before he even passed. The day I was going to drop it, I was practicing and making sure I got it — and he died. I didn’t even think I should put it out, but then I did because it’s music. It’s nothing degrading to him. I make sure I post him, show him my love and support. Wow, it’s crazy how life happens. You could be writing to somebody’s s###, then they’re gone. To be considerate, I didn’t want to post it around the same time as his death. I don’t like clout chasing. I tried to space it out but that’s something I was originally going to post.
AllHipHop: Who are some artists that are out now you’d like to collab with?
Cokah: Ummm, that’s a tough one. I think a Roddy Ricch record would sound dope because of his melodic style of rap, Benny the Butcher cause he gives that real gritty New York vibe, and Teyana Taylor cause of how she puts her emotions into her music, it be hitting home. Just to name a few. [laughs]
AllHipHop: Who’s your dream collab?
Cokah: I’ma pick this wisely, Beyoncé because that’s a dream. A feature from Drake can either be really good for you or really do you bad. You got to come up with a follow-up if you do a feature with Drake, that’s a lot of pressure. Bey, Drake, or Missy. I’d die.
AllHipHop: Goals yourself as an artist at this point of your career?
Cokah: I want to win a big award, I don’t care what it is. I want to hit a Grammy, AMAs, VMAs, one of them. I want to do a billion streams one day on my Drake s###. How he hits one billion streams on Tidal, that’s amazing to me somebody even streamed your record so many times. I also want to be in a movie during my rap career, sign an artist and make them my own Nicki and Drake like how Weezy did it. I’ll be the female Weezy and have my two protégés, beautiful. I can jump on their records from time to time when I feel like hopping back out. [laughs]
Rap star B.G. made a move to obtain his freedom last week, but if prosecutors have their way, he won’t be coming home until 2024.
A few days ago, B.G.’s lawyer Robert C. Jenkins contacted a judge and submitted a request for compassionate release to spring the rapper from the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia.
B.G., 39, says his life is at risk because the walls of the USP in Atlanta have been “penetrated by the virus with lethal consequences” and now he faces “significant risks” and even death if he is not granted an early release.
As of press time, B.G. has served approximately 113 months of his lengthy prison sentence and he has four years left.
B.G. is hoping to be released to home confinement to serve out the rest of his sentence. He wants to use his fame and influence to keep young kids out of trouble, according to Jenkins.
“Here we have a defendant whom has been a model inmate and can do some extraordinary work with the youth of America. He is well known throughout the United States and is ready and willing to be a role model for the youth of America.” – B.G.’s lawyer, Robert Jenkins
“Mr. Dorsey has long realized his behavior and actions were wrong and is ready to help the youth of America understand and realize that his plight was wrong and to explain to the youth of America that in this country there is a better way to be a better person and succeed,” B.G.’s lawyer Robert Jenkins said.
However, prosecutors are seeking to block B.G.’s attempt to do good, mainly because they say he has presented no valid reason to be released from Atlanta USP early.
First off, they say B.G. will be just fine, thanks to protective measures put in place to keep inmates from contracting the virus. The Feds say the BOP has suspended non-essential visits, increased inmates’ phone time, and expanded testing for COVID-19 and quarantines inmates who display symptoms or catch the deadly disease.
The Feds also say inmates are Atlanta USP are doing just fine – just 12 inmates and eight staff have confirmed positive test results for COVID-19.
“He claims that he suffers from ‘a host of health problems’ but provides no specifics and no documentation or medical records to prove his allegations,” wrote United States attorney Peter G. Strasser.
But perhaps the most devastating blow for B.G. came from the BOP, who told prosecutors the rapper “is a ‘high risk’ for recidivism and therefore does not qualify for home confinement. Only those inmates who are considered ‘minimum’ and/or ‘low’ risk for recidivism are considered for such placement.”
A judge will rule on the case on December 9th, 2020.
Squalla drops a new track featuring Lil Keke and the thumping instrumental comes courtesy of Dez Dynamic. Fans can expect the official video to come soon as well, which Squalla says will be shot in Houston (his hometown).
The buzzing new artist moved from Houston to California recently to help take his career to the next level, while also mixing his Houston sound with the California energy making for a great combination. What Squalla calls “a new anthem for the city of Houston,” this new banger is a must-listen for the folks down South and everyone in between.
While 2020’s been a whirlwind of a year, Squalla hasn’t slowed down one bit. Coming off recent releases “Look At Me” and “Floating”, two hard-hitting singles, the passionate emcee is prepping a new album to drop some time next year. Known for catchy lyrics, unique-sounding instrumentals and a plethora of passion, Squalla’s on his way to becoming a household name. With the aforementioned new album on the horizon, there’s a lot to look forward to from Squalla and the rest of the JV Inc. team.
Stream/download “Robert Horry” below and stay tuned for the official video coming soon!
But people in Cardi’s inner circle, including her husband Offset, felt Shaft was giving the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker the shaft and urged her to dump him as management.
“U better stop play acting like u don’t know u taking her s##t from her u a snake,” Offset supposedly texted to Shaft. “U can’t hide from me n##ga and u not bout to play my WIFE.”
Cardi also clapped back with a $30 million lawsuit of her own, claiming Shaft was exploiting her and also kept an “unreasonable and unconscionable portion of earnings.”
Thankfully, Cardi is almost through the legal wrangling with Shaft, and the lawsuit could be put to rest very soon, paving the way for the rap star to have another successful year.
Cardi is showing her boss status herself, by helping to “negotiate a term sheet that became the framework for the global settlement the parties are collectively working to finalize through multiple interconnected agreements,” a source close to the case revealed to AllHipHop.com.
The “WAP” hitmaker and her lawyers have exchanged hundreds of emails to resolve the lawsuit without any further litigation.
They are also working with the various music publishers who have an interest in her musical compositions, in addition to Atlantic Records, which has been withholding certain royalty payments to Cardi until the lawsuit is resolved.
Pharrell Williams has signed up the best of “our culture’s unicorns” including Zendaya and “Black-ish” boss Kenya Barris for his brand new audio series.
The “Happy” singer has announced his new company, OTHERtoneMedia, and he has tasked himself with launching the platform’s very first podcast, “OTHERtonewith Pharrell, Scott, and Fam-Lay” – a spin-off from Williams and co-host Scott Vener’s Beats 1 Radio show, also called “OTHERtone.”
“@OTHERtone is BACK on 12/7,” Pharrell tweeted, adding a fire emoji. “This time as a podcast. Get a glimpse into the minds of our culture’s unicorns as @brokemogul, @hitmybeeper and I link up with brilliant spirits… for conversations that are human, inspiring, unexpected… and fun. Hit the link in bio to listen or find it wherever you get your podcasts.”
Pharrell and friends’ initial roster of guests will include Zendaya, Rosalia, Clairo, Tristan Harris, and Jaron Lanier, as well as some unusual pairings – like New Yorker journalist Malcolm Gladwell and “Black-ish” creator Barris, as well as actor/comedian Eric Andre and “Spring Breakers” writer/director Harmony Korine.
OTHERtonewith Pharrell, Scott, and Fam-Lay launches on December 7th with new episodes dropping every Monday.
R&B star Ciara and her sportsman husband Russell Wilson are expanding their professional partnership by launching their own fashion house.
The couple, who wed in 2016, recently unveiled their first “his and hers” scents, R&C The Fragrance Duo.
Now the stars have announced the launch of The House of LR&C – with the initials standing for “Love, Respect, & Care,” as well as “Love, Russell & Ciara”.
The idea is to bring together Ciara and Russell’s philanthropic work with their creative projects, starting with Human Nation, a new brand of sustainable streetwear, which will be made available to purchase in late December.
Human Nation will benefit the pair’s Why Not You Foundation, a non-profit focused on children’s health, education, and fighting systemic poverty.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Ciara writes, “Welcome to The House of LR&C @DangeRussWilson
“It’s our goal to create Good Brands that embody love, respect & care. We hope our words, and more importantly our actions, inspire you.
#itbeginswithone @thehouseoflrc… Join us! @thehouseoflrc Love, Russell & Ciara.”
DJ Khaled and his wife Nicole are putting their vast fortune to work for the betterment of their children, and other families’ kids too.
Thanks to COVID-19, tens-of-millions of kids were deprived of traditional education and forced to sit in front of a computer in favor of Zoom meetings as schools closed around the country to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
The abrupt change in learning also impacted DJ Khaled’s family, since their 4-year-old Asahd was just starting preschool. Khaled’s wife wanted more for Ashad so she created her plan of action.
“So I organized a learning pod at our house with other quarantined families. We have seven kids and two teachers. And it’s absolutely amazing!” Nicole revealed.
DJ Khaled was all in for teaching the group of children too. The hit producer and his wife turned a guesthouse on their property into a schoolhouse, complete with a playground!
Being quarantined has also been good for Khaled’s relationship with both of his children. During Asahd’s lunch break, the busy producer gets to spend quality time with his son, who is growing up fast.
“We do this thing after lunch where we drive around together in the golf cart, just him and me. That’s our time. He tells me everything he’s doing and what he’s been thinking about. And I talk to him about how proud we are of him and how good he’s doing in school, and how great he is at being a big brother,” DJ Khaled said.
The story of Tekashi 69 continues to unfurl and Sara Molina is one of the few people that can legitimately speak on the rise and fall of Daniel Hernadez. She was there before the persona 6ix9ine emerged as one of the most controversial, infamous artists ever. Molina, who is also the mother of Tekashi’s young daughter, explains in detail how the Brooklyn rapper was the one that really lead the violent uprising of the NYC Bloods sect TreyWay. She also explains the allegations of pedophilia that plagued the rapper’s career early on. Lastly, she tells how her child addresses her father as one of the most recognizable personalities on earth, in a frank, sordid way.
Sara is the center of a new, controversial documentary called “69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez,” which was bootstrapped by unconventional director Vikram Gandhi. The film peers into the background of the rapper, interviewing a host of people that knew him best. Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur talks to Sara Molina about her life, her child’s life, and the life of one Daniel Hernadez aka Tekashi69.
AllHipHop: First of all, how are you doing? Your life? I feel like I almost know you because it seems like through social media and everything your life is like just being played out through the years in front of our eyes. How are you doing nowadays?
Sara Molina: I’m good. You know, it’s still something that is like, I can’t really wrap my head around too much. It’s just like, for the last two and a half, close to three years, my life has been from what it seems documented it over social media. So I mean, besides, you know, still understanding that I’ve been, you know, adapting to everything well.
AllHipHop: Now you’re, you know, you’ve got close to half a million followers on Instagram alone, which is, which is kind of crazy. Um, largely due to the affiliation with Takashi and things of that nature and all that goes along with that. Um, how do you feel about this sort of way that your life has been positioned in terms of being under that type of a microscope and having those in the eyeballs on you?
Sara Molina: I mean, it’s not it’s not something I planned out for myself, you know, it’s just what? What happened? What came with life? So, I just take it as it goes.
AllHipHop: Yeah. Now with this documentary, “69:The Saga of Daniel Hernandez” – it is really dramatic. It’s interesting to see this come out so quickly, and also a, really just be an unauthorized documentary and an unauthorized look at his life. What role do you play in the documentary?
Sara Molina: I feel like I play close to the biggest role in the documentary if you want to get technical, so it was essential for me to be a part of it because no one knows him the way I do, you know? I have a different relationship with that man, from everybody else that was on the documentary, you know, gone through more, I know him on a more intimate level. So, I feel like it was okay for me to speak on who he is. Because I actually know him. You know, I’m not just around someone who worked with him. I wasn’t just a friend, I was, you know, his partner for seven years, or not the mother of his child, so who better just speak on him as a person and knowing him than me? And at the same time, I got to tell him my story. And my truth. AllHipHop: How has he changed? I mean, a lot of people talk about what at least in the documentary, they speak about him being two people at one point, and then it’s sort of merging into one. Is that accurate? And, and sort of how do you, you know, process that?
Sara Molina: I believe it to be accurate, accurate, like, Punch said it better than I’ve actually heard anybody really see. Anybody really say when they were two separate people, and slowly, you know, the character morphed into one, you know, he lost sight of who he really was.
AllHipHop: How was he when you first met him? How did you guys meet? And how was he?
Sara Molina: We met through mutual friends. I went to high school with some friends that I knew him that were in Pro, you know, I know, Shadow. I know, those guys. The guys that were on the documentary as well, that we all grew up with. So we, you know, he reached out to me via Facebook at the time, and just from that day, on every day since we’ve been, you know, we were together and we were talking. They just like we clicked up instantly. And, you know, that’s just what it was like, we were young. And we didn’t know nothing about love. We didn’t know nothing about engaging or interacting with people. It’s just like, we was just kids. AllHipHop: Yeah, we’ll see. Nice, nice guy?
Sara Molina: Funny. He was very funny and very charismatic. He was a smart, you know, so, I mean, he always kept me laughing. So that was like, the main thing that, you know, even in the worst of situations, he would do something where I couldn’t be serious and I couldn’t, you know, not want to forgive him. He is not perfect, just like everybody else. But, I mean, his, his way of being is just, you know…I wouldn’t know how to really explain it, ’cause I’ve never been in those shoes. He was he wasn’t really that bad of a person before you know? Selfish. Yes. But the way you got to now is just completely different. I wouldn’t be able to explain the person he is today. I don’t know that person.
AllHipHop: Right? When he started to get attract attention in – like becoming a centerpiece of the Hip-Hop scene in New York, especially. How did you respond to that? Were you excited? Were you cautious about it? Because from the get-go, at least from the rap side, it seemed like it was just it like fast and furious.
Sara Molina: Everything happened so rapidly the way he picked up, even though it felt like a long time coming. You know, it felt like he was doing it for years. It felt like, at one point. “You’ve been doing it for so long, I’ve seen no outcome, is this really gonna happen for you? I love you, I’ll still be with you.” But at some point, I found myself as a mom, being in a relationship with him and still feeling like a single mother because [music] is what he put his all into. So, I felt alone, dealing with my daughter, but once I started seeing things change him being [inaudible]. And just the drive it gave him, I knew, I know, we’re gonna be different. And I never doubted a Hollywood movie. I just knew that it would happen, you know. But the way that he was going about it was, I’ma be completely honest. It wasn’t the music, it was just the image. And it completely turned me off. “Ahhh, I’m not one of these girls that you rap about. And, you know, I’m here with you, and I’m in this relationship. And now I got to worry about you living the lifestyle that you’re rapping about. I got to worry about these girls, I got to worry about you being disrespectful, I got to worry about all this other stuff.” So immediately, like, after I saw, like it picked up and the attention and the things that he was doing, I was kind of turned off. It’s hard. It’s hard for me as a woman to see that.
AllHipHop: Yeah. And what about the media? This has played out for you in the media, as well as him being portrayed in the media to social media or otherwise? You know, it’s kind of two different things, but sort of the same? Has the media turned you off? Have they they told lies, have they, you know, exaggerated or whatever.
Sara Molina: The internet is the internet. It is undefeated, I will be stupid to try to like, argue with everyone who says something wrong about me or says something that I don’t like, underneath my comments, my pictures, my stories, or just simple stuff. It’s just like… I just learned to like, take it for what it is, this is what comes with it, you know. I’m gonna have people who aren’t gonna like me, and I’m gonna have people who are gonna love me, but it’s just like that. And at the end of the day, I appreciate those who sympathize with my story and who can relate and who support me genuinely. And then for those who don’t, I don’t care. I don’t ever have to see their faces, you know? There’s not a day that I will meet at any one of these people who are underneath my comments, talking the s### that they’re talking, and there’s no chance in hell that I’m gonna meet them and they’re gonna disrupt any peace I have going on in my personal life. So, it’s not even worth giving an effort to even go back and forth with. Yeah, I have my times where, you know, I might post up something or – I’m only human – so I am I’m gonna feel, you know, I’m gonna lead with my emotion at times. But it’s just, most time, I feel like I do keep a strong front, and a good a good face for social media when it comes to like, my personal life, and how all these people think they know my life better than anyone wanted to pick on who they think I am as a person.
AllHipHop: And you, you have a lovely daughter, I might add. I looked at the socials and I was like, “Wow, she’s beautiful.” You know? How is she processing all this? And how do you parent with these circumstances?
Sara Molina: I mean, as hard as I go for my daughter, I go that hard because she deserves it. But it still has no effect – my daughter doesn’t know any of what’s going on? I feel like me and my family do that to the best of our ability to make sure she’s not thrown in the mix with she feels at odds with what the situation is. You know, feels like [the Tekashi 69 situation] is her fault or whatever. Kids go through their own feelings, kids, you know, they see what’s going on. But luckily, you know, it’s not so much out of the ordinary to where it’s affecting her. So, she’s good.
AllHipHop: Is she aware of of her father? Does she see him? (Sara immediately says “No”) Okay, so does she know that her dad’s Tekashi at all?
Sara Molina:No, she, honestly. Truthful…when I allowed him to see our daughter and that’s only a few months ago for the first time, [after] two years, a year. She called him “friend.” She doesn’t know. But it tripped me out when she did it. Because it looks like she hasn’t seen his face this time. So you know, as as a mother when I was you know, going through the stuff the whole hand being locked up for trial, everything. You know, I even though I want my daughter was young, I just wanted to see it did have an effect. So there would be times when I would show my daughter his videos, or like saw a video that he might have on her page to see who she refers to him as. Not that I put on her. That’s your dad, that’s your dad. If I have to walk around saying that’s my baby’s father, you gotta walk around saying, that’s your dad. (Laughs) I don’t ever try to stay away from who her father is. But if he’s not making his presence known, then that’s on him. You now? If she knows you’re a familiar face, but don’t know you’re your dad and is calling you her “friend.” That’s kind of sad . She’s calling my guy in front of you, while he’s sitting at our table, “dad.” It should be embarrassment to him and kind of a low blow. You can be as great as a superstar and you can be all these things to everybody else in the world. You can do great at what you do. Great at trolling and marketing. Great at coloring your f##king hair, but you can’t be a great dad and that’s, you know, it’s unfortunate. And it sucks.
Casanova is facing two charges in the indictment for firearms violations, and narcotics distribution. Casanova and the gang members are accused of distributing more than 280 grams of crack, five kilos of cocaine and over 100 kilos of marijuana.
The rapper faces a minimum of 10 years in prison, and a maximum penalty of life in prison if he is convicted. Prosecutors say the gang was responsible for a number of acts of violence, including the murder of a 15-year-old.
Members of The Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation are also accused of attempting to corner the drug market in Poughkeepsie, New York, and committing by exploiting meant to assist people and businesses suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Black Stone Gorillas are a well-organized subset of the Bloods, with “lineups” on the streets and in prisons around the country. In several of his posts on social media, born Caswell Senior, blatantly flaunted his membership in the street gang.
The UGSN is the umbrella organization for at least eight branches of the gang, that are known as “Kaves.” Other sets include the Black Stone Gorilla (BSGG) and GSG – Gorilla Stone Gangstas. The Feds say the gang is well structured, with “a defined hierarchy of leaders that demands strict allegiance by all its members,” with positions ranging from top-ranked members to street soldiers.
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During the summer of 2018, and his crew was engaged in an intense beef with Tekashi 6ix9ine and his former associates, who were members of a rival faction, the Nine Trey Gangster Bloods.
Their problems escalated to gunplay inside of the Barclays Center when the two gangs collided backstage during a boxing match between
Jason “IDK” Mills and No Label have joined forces for the No Label Academy. The music business program is launching with a 10-day course that will bring primarily BIPOC students from around the country to Harvard’s campus for an immersive experience focusing on providing essential skills needed to establish a sustainable career in the music industry.
The No Label organization was co-founded by Marcelo HD and Miles Weddle in 2018. The No Label Academy was conceived in February 2020 after IDK spoke about criminal justice reform for a No Label event at Harvard. More details about the academy’s selective application process will be divulged in 2021.
IDK, Marcelo HD, and Miles Weddle with friends for Criminal Justice Reform event at Harvard [Credit: Cody Tu]Marcelo HD and Miles Weddle state:
We are thrilled to be partnering with IDK to create No Label Academy. At the core of No Label is the idea that education should empower individuals to break down societal labels and barriers. So often, creators are discouraged from pursuing a career in the arts because it is either deemed too risky or not lucrative enough, ultimately depriving the world of their creative potential. We believe No Label Academy’s innovative curriculum will equip the next generation with creative inspiration and the business acumen they need to make their dreams in the arts a reality. We are thrilled to be partnering with IDK to create No Label Academy. At the core of No Label is the idea that education should empower individuals to break down societal labels and barriers.
The 28-year-old Maryland native formerly known as Jay IDK (Ignorantly Delivering Knowledge) emerged on the Hip Hop scene in 2014 with his Sex, Drugs & Homework mixtape. IDK went on to release other projects such as SubTrap, Empty Bank, IWasVeryBad, and Is He Real. The Warner recording artist has collaborated with Masego, CJ Fly, Deniro Farrar, Denzel Curry, Rico Nasty, Wale, Juicy J, PnB Rock, Saba, A$AP Ferg, and other Hip Hop acts.
For many Hip Hop historians and fans, Ice-T is considered one of the godfathers of the popular subgenre known as gangster rap. His 30-year career in entertainment includes the emcee releasing impactful albums such as Rhyme Pays, Power, and O.G. Original Gangster.
Unique Access caught up with Ice-T and the outlet asked the 62-year-old musician/actor about the current state of gangster rap music. During the interview, the co-founder of the heavy metal band Body Count gave a shout out to one of New York City’s most successful rap stars.
“To me, the last gangster rapper was 50 Cent,” offered Ice-T. “Because he basically embodied that image of ‘I don’t give a f###.’ 50 Cent had you really believe you didn’t wanna f### with him. I heard 50 Cent when he was beefing with Fat Joe and he was like, ‘Fat Joe, I’m right down the street. It’s real hard to find a n#### when you know he got a gun. Ain’t it?'”
The “Colors” rhymer continued, “I think 50 was the last one who did it that I believe. I think now, the new trap rappers, they convinced me they can get high, they convinced me maybe that they can sell a little drugs, but they don’t scare me. I think a gangster rapper has to scare you a little bit. I don’t think there’s no new people that do it.”
Ice-T also spoke about Top Dawg Entertainment’s Kendrick Lamar keeping a “hood edge” in his content which reminds listeners that he is from Compton, California. He also mentioned The Game’s time as part of 50 Cent’s G-Unit crew and Chicago’s Drill music scene. Ice-T then turned his attention to the currently incarcerated creator of the hit song “Hot N####.”
“You know who the last real gangster rapper was? Bobby Shmurda. But that’s when keeping it real goes wrong. Them GS9 Boys… When I saw them, I said, ‘These little n##### is probably the business. These little n##### look wild like that.’ But they were bar-for-bar snitching on themselves,” said the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit cast member.
In 2016, Ackquille “Bobby Shmurda” Pollard and other individuals associated with the GS9 collective pled guilty to federal conspiracy in the fourth degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree charges. Shmurda was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
On Wednesday, Cole tweeted a new “Ebony and Ivory” edition of the RS-Dreamer line. The new version will be available for purchase beginning on Friday, December 4 at 10 am ET. The shoes retail for $125 on puma.com.
Ebony and Ivory. Available Friday. December 4th. DREAMER. ☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️ pic.twitter.com/pvfQjdQxSo
“[Cole] is going to be a key player in many of the things we do at PUMA moving forward and we’re excited to work with him not only on a product level but even more importantly as one of our athletes. Cole sits at the intersection of music and sport and represents everything that PUMA stands for as a brand,” stated Adam Petrick, Global Director of Brand & Marketing at PUMA earlier this year.
In July, J. Cole said, “Over the years, basketball shoes have progressed greatly in their level of technology and comfort but have strayed too far away from designs stylish enough for cultural relevancy. The Dreamer hopes to change that reality. The highest level of on-court performance meets the highest level of aesthetic design for daily wear. Once again, you can hoop in the same shoes you wore outside.”
The North Carolina native also co-directed The Dreamer short film which aired during February’s NBA All-Star game on TNT. Additionally, Percy “Master P” Miller narrated a 30-second Puma ad where the southern Hip Hop legend hinted that J. Cole was considering taking his talents to the NBA. The Detroit Pistons responded to that video by telling Cole to “hit us up for that tryout.”
While Nate Robinson getting knocked out by Jake Paul was the most viral in-ring moment from the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. pay-per-view on November 28, Snoop Dogg was crowned the real winner by a lot of viewers. The Hip Hop legend’s commentary was repeatedly referred to as the highlight of the night.
“Saturday’s event broke the internet, with the fight taking over the top 1 through 8 most-tweeted-about topics and leading FITE TV to the number one app in the App Store,” said Mike Lu, CEO Of Triller. The video-sharing platform presented the Tyson-Jones fight.
Snoop (born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.) is now partnering with Triller to start a new boxing league. The Fight Club will feature the D-O-Double-G taking on the roles of celebrity host and announcer. Plus, he will help select the fighters and musical acts. Proxima will be the production partner, promotor, and marketing partner.
“Up until this weekend, boxing was about the experience of one small group of elite individuals who attended the fight in person,” said Ryan Kavanaugh, Principal of Proxima and co-founder of The Fight Club.
He added, “What we wanted to create with the Tyson vs. Jones event was an experience for all of the viewers at home, combining the highest-end production and lighting and a production quality never before brought to a fight. Today marks a paradigm shift as Triller and Proxima’s The Fight Club dedicates itself to delivering top-notch immersive experiences in the comfort of your home.”
According to a press release, The Fight Club bouts will follow professional boxing rules and feature various sources of entertainment. Saturday’s Tyson vs Jones event showcased live performances by Snoop, Ne-Yo, YG, French Montana, SAINt JHN, and Wiz Khalifa. The league is expected to have five to eight events per year.
I had fun 2nite yall 🥊🥊🥊
Snoop Dogg emerged as the winner of the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr fight for many viewers https://t.co/bsNC15srYX
“I have been involved in many events across many platforms. Saturday night, which marked the launch of Proxima’s The Fight Club league, was in the top 5 of my entire career,” said Snoop. “We are changing the entire game; boxing will never be the same and the audiences expect a new standard now. The Fight Club is that standard.”
The Los Angeles-based rapper continued, “Ryan and I have worked together for over a decade on many things, but this takes the cake. It was like watching a Tarantino film, the Super Bowl, Rocky, and Woodstock all in one.” Wiz Khalifa declared, “I feel like I was part of history, something that everyone will remember. Thanks to Triller and The Fight Club for having me.”
Ben Silverman’s Propogate administered the foreign distribution of Tyson versus Jones. The company will be handling foreign distribution for The Fight Club’s future events.
“We are excited to continue growing our partnership with Proxima and Triller as they expand and change boxing for diehard fans as well as bringing the sport to an entire new generation of fans. We look forward to bringing The Fight Club events to our partners around the globe as we did with Tyson v Jones Jr. from Australia to the UK,” said Cyrus Farrokh, President, Distribution at Propagate Content.
25-year-old Herbert Randall Wright III is having a rollercoaster week. The Chicago-raised rapper, better known as G Herbo, was riding high when his name was included on Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30 list for 2020.
However, this week also included Herbo and members of his music team being charged in a federal fraud case in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts. The PTSD album creator is accused of taking part in illegal schemes to charter private jets, purchase designer puppies, rent out luxury hotel rooms, and other actions by using stolen credit card information.
Wright III, Antonio Strong, Joseph Williams, Steven Hayes, Jr., Demario Sorrells, and Terrance Bender were all named in the 14-count indictment. The alleged co-conspirators are facing conspiracy to commit wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and aiding and abetting. Strong was also charged with wire fraud.
Pitchfork received a comment from G Herbo’s management. Machine Entertainment Group is quoted stating, “G Herbo has been charged with several offenses in Massachusetts, however, he maintains his innocence and looks forward to establishing his innocence in court.”
Machine Entertainment Group confirmed that Herbo is being represented in Massachusetts by the Prince Lobel law firm. His legal team reportedly contacted the U.S. Attorney’s office in Massachusetts in order to make arrangements for Wright to make an appearance either live or via Zoom.
Roddy Ricch had the most-streamed song on Apple Music for the year. The Compton rapper’s “The Box” single topped the streaming service’s Top 100 Songs of 2020: Global list with 455 million worldwide streams.
“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd landed at #2. Tones And I’s “Dance Monkey” was #3, DaBaby’s “ROCKSTAR” featuring Roddy Ricch was #4, and Future’s “Life is Good” featuring Drake was #5.
In addition, Ricch’s Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial was the most streamed album of the year on Apple Music. Lil Baby’s album My Turn was the second most-streamed album this year.
Pop Smoke’s Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon was Apple Music’s third most-streamed album. Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake – LUV vs. the World 2 came in at #4, and Summer Walker’s Over It came in at #5.
Apple Music also released Top 100 2020: Most-Read Lyrics. Those rankings were topped by Cardi B’s “WAP” featuring Megan Thee Stallion (372,000 hours). “The Box” made it to #3 with “Blinding Lights” securing the #6 position.
SOOOOOOOOOO…Nicki Minaj is a mother now. She is married now. She seems to be happy now. I am wondering if she is going to ever find some real peace in this world, because every time it is time to “move on,” something brings back the drama. Now, we already know the mainstream doesn’t care about Black women. So, do not expect this to make headlines like countless others. We all have our relationships, so I get it. But right now, the woman that was raped by Nicki’s spouse is apparently talking.
Now, for those that don’t know, when Kenneth Petty was a teen in 1995, he was found guilty of raping a woman. He had a knife on a woman…well let me let her tell it. I have not verified the authenticity of this audio but the person is either telling the truth of one HELL OF AN ACTOR.
The victim details what happened with Kenny Petty, Nicki Minaj’s husband pt.1 pic.twitter.com/4bwKdWBXVE
The other part of this whole thing…is she says “goons” have been harassing her and her family. This is crazy! The woman has adult kids. She said they want her to recant her story totally so that dude can get his charges reversed. This is nuts!
Pt.3 Kenny, Nicki Minaj’s husband, rape victim shows proof that she is the victim and details how Kenny and Nicki’s goons and lawyers have been harassing her and family to recant her statement. She’s refused and has now moved 3 times in fear of retaliation. pic.twitter.com/ZkvYCPV68L
She also says that Nicki Minaj tried to pay her off to completely say she lied. The woman refuses to do that and basically says just leave me alone.
Here is what a lawyer had to say:
Disclaimer: I do not practice in federal court or New York or California. However, I am familiar with the overall criminal appeals process and interstate SO register compacts.
The point I was trying to make is that you typically cannot defend a failure to register allegation by attacking the original conviction. If she recants now, it won’t do anything to help him beat this failure to register case. Its a valid requirement because regardless of his actual factual guilt, he was convicted — because he pled — of an offense that imposed that requirement. “SEE — I shouldve never been on the register!” is not a defense to that charge.
Attacking the original conviction is going to be tricky. He pled so typically ways to attack the conviction are few. Maybe he could argue it was an involuntary plea because he had a bad lawyer, maybe, but I think the state would raise an objection called “laches” which is where the other party says “you lose because you waited too long to say something”. And I’m not sure that her recantation would help an involuntary plea attack. Maaaaybe he could say his lawyer shouldve investigated the case more. Thats a reach imo.
Lastly, regardless of the amount of coercion Petty did or didn’t use or how much she may have “participated’ in the offense — she was too young to consent to that. so for her to give a statement that would clear him of all guilt shed essentially have to say nothing at all happened ever. The version Petty’s supporters put out multiple times that they “were dating” still makes what she said took place a crime.
I have no opinion abt the witness’ credibility. She may very well be telling the truth. All I’m saying is her recanting now will probably do little for Petty in his defense of the registry case or in overturning his conviction.
As the latest video installment off of Paris‘ brand-new full-length effort Safe Space Invader, “Walk Like a Panther” continues Paris’ legacy of brutally aggressive, message-infused hip-hop. Born and raised in San Francisco, Paris, who still lives in Northern California, has experienced firsthand the region’s passion for the activism that gave birth to the Black Panther Party and created organizations and awareness that have instilled pride in countless people around the world.
Focusing on a blend of examples of community activism across generations, this beautifully crafted video follows his previous singles, “Nobody Move,” “Turned the Key,” and “Baby Man Hands.” To date, they have collectively garnered over 2 million views and thousands of fans’ praises on Paris’ Guerrilla Funk YouTube channel.
Self Space Invader is entirely self-produced and is available globally via Paris’ own Guerrilla Funk Recordings imprint. The ten-track project is a brutal commentary on Black life in 2020 America, touching on police brutality, racism, gentrification, economic inequality, and cancel culture, among other things.
Paris hails from the San Francisco Bay Area and was catapulted onto the national hip-hop scene with his hit single and album The Devil Made Me Do It, after earning a degree in economics from the University of California at Davis. He’s garnered sales above 4 million units throughout his career, amassing a considerable catalog of anti-establishment anthems in the process. He has cemented his place in hip-hop history as one of the few artists consistently unapologetic in his delivery and assessment of issues pertaining to social justice.
Safe Space Invader is available on all streaming platforms and at major digital and physical retailers.
With over three million subscribers on his YouTube channel, tagged P2isthename, P2 has become a social media sensation by posting interesting content for the entertainment of his teeming followers.
The Los Angeles, California-based influencer is known for making prank videos that are witty and funny, with themes such as, The Rich Family Gold Digger Experience, Would You Rather Date my Girlfriend or Sommer Ray, and My Duos Partner is a Fortnight Hacker.
Besides his profile as an influencer and entertainer, P2 is also a rising business tycoon and investor, who became a self-made millionaire by investing in stocks during the COVID-19 lockdown.
His growing fan base is expected to grow even more rapidly with this latest move.
The deal between P2 and Disrupt MGMT will see the talent management firm, which specializes in growth in the entertainment industry, promoting the works of P2 and stimulating the growth of his channel across multiple platforms, with the aim of swelling his fanbase and increasing the reach of his content.
According to the CEO of Disrupt MGMT, Katarina Schwab, the deal will also push P2 and his content deeper into the mainstream entertainment industry, creating more opportunities.
“This is about P2 finally getting into the traditional space after three years of working hard on YouTube,” Schwab said in a statement.
