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Megan Fox Says Her Soul “Split In Half” And Became Machine Gun Kelly

(AllHipHop News) Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have made their romance Instagram official by posting the first shot of themselves posing for the camera on the photo-sharing site.

The couple has been dating for a couple of months after meeting on the set of upcoming movie “Midnight in the Switchgrass,” and Fox even played her new man’s love interest in his “Bloody Valentine” video – and now the “Transformers” star and the rap-rocker have taken their love to Instagram.

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Taking to his account, Kelly posted a new picture of the pair sticking its tongues out and added the caption: “waited for eternity to find you again…”

Megan and the musician/actor’s relationship was first reported back in May, just before she confirmed her split with husband, Brian Austin Green.

During an appearance with the rapper on Lala Kent and Randall Emmett’s podcast, “Give Them Lala…” With Randall, Megan reveals she felt a connection with her new guy immediately.

“I knew right away that he was what I call a twin flame,” she said. “Instead of a soul mate, a twin flame is actually where a soul has ascended into a high enough level that it can be split into two different bodies at the same time. So we’re actually two halves of the same soul, I think. And I said that to him almost immediately, because I felt it right away.”

The Roots Offer Touching Tribute To Late Group Member Malik B.

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop stars The Roots have paid tribute to former bandmate Malik B. following his death at the age of 47.

The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-born rapper was a co-founder of the group, alongside drummer Questlove and MC Black Thought, and appeared on The Roots’ first four albums, including their breakthrough project, 1999’s Things Fall Apart.

He departed the band shortly after the album’s release.

A cause of death has yet to be revealed, but Questlove and Black Thought have paid tribute in a statement issued to Rolling Stone.

“It is with heavy hearts and tearful eyes that we regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother and long time Roots member Malik Abdul Basit,” they share.

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“May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam, His loving brotherhood, and His innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time. We ask that you please respect his family and extended family in our time of mourning such a great loss.”

Black Thought also took to Instagram to add some more personal memories, revealing they had been “in friendly competition” with one another “from day one”.

“I always felt as if I possessed only a mere fraction of your true gift and potential,” he wrote. “Your steel sharpened my steel as I watched you create cadences from the ether and set them free into the universe to become poetic law, making the English language your b##ch.

“I always wanted to change you, to somehow sophisticate your outlook and make you see that there were far more options than the streets, only to realize that you and the streets were one… and there was no way to separate a man from his true self. My beloved brother M-illitant. I can only hope to have made you as proud as you made me. The world just lost a real one. May Allah pardon you, forgive your sins and grant you the highest level of paradise.”

Dr. Dre Has A Response To Wife’s Divorce…PRENUP!

(AllHipHop Rumors) It looks like Dr. Dre has a response to his wife’s filing for divorce and that response is there is a prenup!

If you thought Dr. Dre Was going to take a loss over the divorce from his wife, you pick the wrong answer. Dr. Dre reportedly has protection of his empire through a prenuptial agreement. The rapper/producer/mogul has filed a response to his wife’s divorce petition, saying that he will certainly pay spousal support. 

However, the prenup will decide how they go forward from here on. Now, it is a bit confusing but it seems like Dr. Dre is saying there is a prenup and the wife is saying there is no prenup. I don’t know where the confusion could be in this but there is no question that if there’s a prenup, there’s a prenup! If there is not a prenup, there is not a prenup! I am going to assume there is a prenup because Dr. Dre isn’t a fool. He was worth a lot of money and had a lot of value when he and Nicole got together.They were married for 24 long years!

Does Meek Mill Have Another Baby On The Way?

(AllHipHop Rumors) The man! Meek! We need some new music from our beloved Philly brother. No more beef with bloggers or anything like that. Until that happens, there are the rumors. 

According to a report by Bossip, Meek Mill is expecting another child from another woman. As you all know, he was just celebrating the birth of a baby with then-girlfriend Milan Harris. These folks are already broken up!

Now, we are hearing that Meek is the father of another woman not named Milan. This means Meek Mill was stepping out on his lady all that time. He put a pair of buns in the oven! The rumors say, that Meek had to strategically break up with Milan in order for this new revelation not to look crazy! I am not sure if that is going to work but that is what they are saying.

Meek really made it clear that whoever this new person is he is head over heels in love with, it seems. Honestly, I don’t care about any of this! And it just sounds ridiculous!

One thing is for sure I want to get an arrest in the cops that killed Breonna Taylor! Let’s get that done before we continue on with this foolishness.

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A$AP Ferg Drops “Move Ya Hips” Featuring Nicki Minaj & MadeinTYO

(AllHipHop News) A$AP Ferg kept hinting that he would finally let loose his latest collaboration with Nicki Minaj. The two native New Yorkers even teased the release of “Move Ya Hips” earlier this week.

“Flacko, I heard it was coming Thursday but I could be wrong,” tweeted Minaj on Monday in response to A$AP Rocky demanding his A$AP Mob comrade drop the record. Moments later, Ferg quote-tweeted Nicki and added, ‘Move Ya Hips’ 7/30..let’s go.”

“Move Ya Hips” made it to DSPs this morning. 2017 XXL Freshman Class member MadeinTYO is featured on the song as well. Frankie P is credited as the track’s producer.

This is the third time Nicki Minaj and A$AP Ferg collaborated on a record together. The leader of the Barbz jumped on the remix to Ferg’s “Plain Jane” in 2017. The following year they also joined forces, along with A$AP Rocky, for “Runnin” from Creed II: The Album.

Jermaine Dupri Posts Misleading Hot 100 Chart Stats For Bow Wow’s Career

(AllHipHop News) As the Verzuz series showcases legendary acts playing memorable songs, fans continue to fantasy book their own matchups. Shad “Bow Wow” Moss is one name that is brought up a lot on social media.

Bow Wow claims he is not interested in joining other past participants like T-Pain, Lil Jon, RZA, DJ Premier, Teddy Riley, Babyface, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Nelly, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and DMX. He particularly pushed back on possibly battling Soulja Boy.

“I come from an era where.. if you a legend .. you a legend. No need to remind folks. I’m only 33 I got more work to do. A Verzuz for me right now makes no sense,” tweeted Bow Wow.

The “Bounce with Me” performer added, “How Soulja makes fun turnt music. I make R&B Hip Hop music for the ladies. How is that a good match up? You gone crank that one minute then the next cry over an ex. That’s an emotional roller coaster.”

While his followers tried to pressure him to signup for the hits-for-hits presentation, Bow Wow also faced detractors that believed he did not have the 20 songs needed for a full Verzuz session. His So So Def mentor, Jermaine Dupri, jumped in the online conversation to backup his longtime friend.

JD posted a screenshot on Instagram that appeared to display Bow Wow’s chart success on Billboard‘s Hot 100. However, the IG image shows Bow Wow having seven #1 songs and eleven Top 10 songs which does not accurately reflect the Columbus-born entertainer’s history on that particular chart.

According to Billboard‘s official website, Bow Wow does not have seven Number Ones on the Hot 100. Plus, he only has six Top 10 records in that chart category, not eleven. It looks as if Dupri’s Instagram post was actually showing Bow Wow’s history on the Hot Rap Songs chart.

The weekly all-genre Hot 100 chart is the industry standard for determining the most popular songs in the country at the time. Billboard‘s Hot Rap Songs chart lists the most popular Hip Hop/rap songs that week.

G Herbo Curates Mental Notes Panel With Wale, City Girls, Saweetie & NLE Choppa

(AllHipHop News) G Herbo’s PTSD album is an exploration into the trauma he had to deal with while growing up in Chicago. The 24-year-old rap star wanted to bring light to the importance of treating mental disorders.

This week, Audiomack partnered with Herbo to present an open discussion with other musicians about mental health. Saweetie, NLE Choppa, City Girls, and Wale took part in the Mental Notes Panel.

Psychiatrist Dr. Jessica Clemons and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) CEO Dan Gillison also contributed to the virtual forum. The Mental Notes Panel streamed on Twitch on July 29 as part of Herbo’s Swervin’ Through Stress initiative.

“I wanted to gather everyone to encourage open dialogue, so that we not only become a support system for one another, but our fans as well. People are hurting. They need to know we understand and are here to offer our resources. Whether we accept being role models or not, we have the influence to help heal,” said Herbo.

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NLE Choppa added, “Mental health is something that means a lot to me and is something that I feel you really have to protect. Once you lose that or you let something knock that off, it can really change your perception on life and what you’re going through. So you just really have to cherish and protect it.”

Dr. Jess stated, “When artists share their experiences with mental illness or lend their voice to conversations about mental health, it helps others to be honest and open about their own experiences. This work is an important contribution in the fight against stigma surrounding mental health. It can be the reason a young person decides to seek help.”

As part of the Swervin’ Through Stress program, G Herbo and Audiomack are also launching the Dream Team Therapy Fund which will pay for free 12-week therapy sessions for Black youth between the ages of 18-25. Additionally, they partnered with InnoPsych to provide Black therapists nationwide and NAMI for licensed professionals to monitor a hotline and textline.

Akademiks Talks Calling The Police On Meek Mill Over “Green Light” Comment

(AllHipHop News) Who predicted Meek Mill vs Akademiks would be one of the unending beefs of 2020? The Philadephia emcee and the Everyday Struggle host have repeatedly clashed online, but it seems the law was brought into the feud in real life.

“And banned from the trenches,” tweeted Meek on July 2 in response to reports Akademiks was suspended from Everyday Struggle for an explicit rant about model Chrissy Teigen and her husband R&B singer John Legend. Ak replied, “U swear n*ggas tryna be in the trenches.. we online…”

Meek then fired back, “Nah you online!! You just make money off the trenches … next phase is like green light.” Apparently, that last statement, which could possibly be interpreted as a threat, scared Akademiks enough to call the police. 

“When you say green lighting, I send that to the police. I’m gonna be honest with you. ‘I got greenlit. Wait, Meek Mill just told me in front of the world I’m greenlit? Okay, here’s the cops. Hey, Meek Mill. That’s his account, that’s his people. He said I’m greenlit.’ Are you dumb?” said Akademiks in a video clip circulating on social media.

Last month, Meek Mill accused Akademiks of working with law enforcement. He tweeted at the time, “Akademiks canceled because he’s a bad police and our culture don’t need them …. he also gassed a lot of beef that got people killed and hurt and never donated a dollar to the culture!” 

Freddie Gibbs also branded Ak as a cop. The Indiana-bred rapper began selling t-shirts that featured the phrase “Akademiks Is The Police.” Gibbs took aim at the blogger because Ak suggested the Alfredo spitter was “irrelevant.”

Akademiks is the main media personality that promotes Tekashi 6ix9ine. He actually appeared in the video where Ak admitted to calling the police on Meek. 6ix9ine infamously became a cooperating federal government witness against his former Nine Trey Blood gang associates.

Kehlani Responds To Calls For Her To Remove Tory Lanez From “Can I” Song

(AllHipHop News) Tory Lanez is currently in the hot seat with many music fans. The Canadian R&B/Hip Hop recording artist was allegedly involved in Megan Thee Stallion getting shot in her feet on July 12.

After being arrested for carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, Lanez (born Daystar Peterson) has faced widespread condemnation. There are even calls for other performers to distance themselves from the Chixtape 5 creator.

For example, supporters of R&B singer Kehlani apparently questioned her about “Can I” featuring Tory Lanez. The song appears on her It Was Good Until It Wasn’t album. She addressed the matter on Twitter.

“Full transparency cuz I believe in that with my following, his verse is still on the song, the video is solo. New verse on the deluxe ,” posted Kehlani. The 25-year-old vocalist also deleted a tweet that read, “The album came out months ago I can’t remove it, doesn’t work like that. Can only move forward.”

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Beyoncé Releases New Teaser For ‘Black Is King’

(AllHipHop News) Queen Bey is ready to return with a new project. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s Black Is King visual album will begin streaming July 31 on Disney+.

The megastar entertainer posted a new teaser video for the film to her Instagram page. “Black Parade” serves as the soundtrack for the 90-second clip.

Black Is King is said to be inspired by the 2019 remake of The Lion King. Beyoncé provided the voice for Nala in the movie. She also curated The Lion King: The Gift album.

The Gift featured contributions by Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter, Childish Gambino, Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Burna Boy, and more. In September 2019, Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift documentary aired on ABC.

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Malik B, Founding Member Of The Roots Dead At 47

(AllHipHop News) One of the founding members of The Roots has passed away AllHipHop.com has learned.

According to sources, Malik B passed away earlier today (July 29th) family members confirmed.

The cause of death has not been revealed as of press time, but fans are already on social media offering up condolences.

Malik recorded four albums with The Roots’ first four albums, 1993’s Organix, 1995’s Do You Want More?!!!??!. 1996’s Illadelph Halflife and 1999’s Things Fall Apart. 

He made a guest appearance on The Roots Rising Down album in 2008. After going solo, he managed to drop Street Assault in 2005, Psychological in 2006 (EP) and Unpredictable with Mr. Green in 2015.

In 2012, Malik teamed up with rapper M.A.R.S Co-Op to form the group/label the Tali Up Boyz (T.U.B. Records).

After a hiatus from the group, Malik contributed three songs to The Roots’ 7th album Game Theory.

Last year, Malik B. recorded a track with The Last Poets called “Young Love” from their album Transcending Toxic Times.

Check out AllHipHop’s Q&A with Malik and M.A.R.S Co-Op. 

EXCLUSIVE: Big Meech Denied Release From Prison Over Disciplinary Violations

(AllHipHop News) Big Meech just lost his bid to reduce his 30-year prison sentence by over a decade out of his fear of catching the coronavirus.

Big Meech was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2007 after he pleaded guilty to heading up the Black Mafia Family (BMF) drug trafficking organization with his brother Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, who received a 25-year sentence.

In April of 2020, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and his brother Terry “Southwest T” Flenory asked for compassionate releases from prison due to an outbreak of the coronavirus.

On May 5th, Southwest T was granted his request and was sprung six years early, while Big Meech’s first petition was denied.

The same month, Big Meech appealed that decision, which was denied today (July 29th) as well.

Judge David M. Lawson ruled that no inmates had coronavirus inside (eight staff members did have COVID) of FCI Sheridan in Oregon, where Big Meech is serving out his time.

But it was Big Meech’s own behavior that seemed to tank his bid for freedom.

According to the Feds, Big Meech has lost a total of 135 days of Good Conduct Credit for various serious disciplinary violations, some of which resulted in placement in solitary confinement.

EXCLUSIVE: Loon Released From Prison After Almost 9 Years

(AllHipHop News) Harlem rapper Loon is celebrating his freedom today (July 29th), after serving almost 10 years in prison for dealing heroin.

In June of 2020, Loon filed for a compassionate release with the help of activist/producer Weldon Angelos.

The rapper cited his good behavior and some health concerns due to an outbreak of the coronavirus at FCI Coleman Low in Wildwood, Florida.

“The Court finds that a sentence reduction would neither minimize the seriousness of defendant’s offense nor frustrate the promotion of respect for the law and the goals of punishment,” said Judge Terrence W. Boyle. “[Loon] has been in custody for over eight years. During that time, he has maintained good prison conduct.”

Loon plans on laying low and taking care of his mom now that he is a free man.

“My mother recently had a heart attack and had to get surgery and get a loop recorder implantation. She is in her late 60s. I’ve already lost my grandfather since I’ve been incarcerated and do not wish to lose her before my release. She could use my assistance to help care for her. My Grandmother is 90, and she is also ailing,” Loon said.

Loon, born Chauncey Hawkins, was a member of Diddy’s Bad Boy camp and hit big with his singles “I Need A Girl (Part 1 & 2).”

His career came off the rails in 2011 in Brussels, Belgium, after he was busted abroad for conspiring to traffic several kilos of heroin in the United States.

In July of 2013, Loon pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 1 kilogram or more of heroin and was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

While locked up, Loon converted to Islam, changed his name to Amir Junaid Muhadith, gave up rap and turned his life around.

In April of 2019, producer Weldon Angelos launched a nonprofit organization called the Weldon Project, with a mission statement to enforce the First Step Act, which was signed by President Trump in 2018.

The First Step Act expanded compassionate release eligibility for prisoners and the right to appeal denials of prisoner’s requests for compassionate release to a court, as opposed to the Federal Bureau of Prisons

Weldon Angelos, who served 13 years for selling small amounts of cannabis, has worked with Tupac, Snoop Dogg, and many others.

After the First Step Act was passed, Angelos’ first mission was Loon’s case. Angelos gathered high-profile industry names like Kevin Garnett, Faith Evans, Steve Lobel and others to co-sign a petition that was eventually sent to President Donald Trump.

Today, Weldon Angelos hard work on behalf of Loon paid off, when Judge Boyle released the rapper from prison to avoid catching COVID-19 and for his good behavior.

“[Loon] has taken numerous classes, including drug education classes. His institutional record demonstrates his ability and desire to conform his behavior to the law and that the sentencing goals of punishment and deterrence have been achieved,” Judge Boyle concluded.

The judge reduced Loon’s sentence to time served and ordered him released from custody. 

EXCLUSIVE: One Of Diddy’s Bad Boys Is Coming Home – Welcome Loon Back!

(AllHipHop Rumors) A more comprehensive news story is forthcoming, but illseed had to spill these exclusive beans about Loon. 

According to sources, rapper Loon, one of Diddy’s celebrated Bad Boy Records crew, is about to be a free man. In fact, my sources say that the rapper is going to be released today! This is NOT A DRILL, folks! This is a long journey for Loon, now known as Amir Junaid Muhadith. The rapper went to jail in 2013, sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute one or more kilos of heroin.

But, we all know Loon as that fly Harlem rapper that was signed to Diddy and was featured on “I Need A Girl.” He was well known to be nice with the pen, and his gun game in the streets was impeccable. We used to interview him quite a bit and he was always a cool dude. Loon was also featured on numerous other projects, including his own, and was known to be a celebrated ghostwriter as well. The rapper, converted to Islam in 2011 and renounced the music business altogether.

When he was arrested, he was in an airport in Brussels. But, we all know now the rapper didn’t have much recourse, because he already had felonies that stem from an arrest in 1993, when he was 18 years old, and he had another felony in 2006. And this was the final straw for the government. He was a three-time felony offender. Luckily, he didn’t have a life sentence like others. He was sentenced to 14 years and would have to serve at least 8 1/2 at the time.

It’s good to see Loon home. I know that he did make some mistakes in the past but it seems like he has completely turned his life around. I hope that those who Loon enriched turn around and help him get his life together. We all know it is highly difficult for a person with a felony conviction (or multiple convictions) to get employment and other resources so they don’t return to jail. It’s just another sad case.

WELCOME HOME, LOON!

NFL & Roc Nation To Air PSA About The Police Killing Of Stephon Clark

(AllHipHop News) The National Football League is helping to bring more light to the tragic death of Stephon Clark. In 2018, the unarmed 22-year-old African-American man was shot in the back and killed in his grandmother’s backyard by two Sacramento Police Department officers.

A public service announcement addressing Clark’s killing is set to air on ESPN, NBC, and the NFL Network later this week. Stephon’s mother, Se’Quette Clark, narrated the PSA.

“Stephon Clark’s Legacy” is the latest visual presentation from The Responsibility Program. The goal of the joint initiative between the NFL and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s Roc Nation company is to raise awareness about creating positive change and ending systemic racism. 

Se’Quette Clark states:

With sincerity and gratitude, I would like to thank Roc Nation and the NFL for choosing to honor the life of my son, Stephon Clark, who was unjustly stolen from us on March 18, 2018 by Sac PD officers Terrence Mercadal and Jared Robinet who are still employed and patrolling our streets. As a mother, I can’t help the immense feeling of pride; knowing my son’s life will affect so many people for generations to come. Since my son was murdered, my family has been extremely dedicated to social justice reform through our footwork in this new Civil Rights Movement; my son, Stevante Clark emerging as a Civil Rights Leader in the movement; my mother, Sequita Thompson, and my membership in the Mothers of the Movement; our foundation IAMSAC (Stephon Alonzo Clark) and Stephon Clark Legacy; our weekly actionable, solutions platform titled Stephon Clark Sunday; and last but not least, the passing of The Stephon Clark Law (AB392) in California which holds police accountable for killing people when they did not pose a deadly threat and charging the officers in criminal court.

Previously, The Responsibility Program released PSAs about the police killings of Danroy “DJ” Henry in New York, Antwon Rose II in Pennsylvania, and Botham Jean in Texas. Hadiya Pendleton, an unarmed 15-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Chicago, was the subject of another video as part of the #EveryonesChild campaign.

The NFL, The Players Coalition, Roc Nation’s Team ROC, and Meek Mill’s Dreamchasers assisted The Responsibility Program in releasing the four earlier public service announcements. “Stephon Clark’s Legacy” will be the first PSA to run on television. 

“We want to continue to raise awareness for victims of systemic racism to ensure their stories are not forgotten. As part of Inspire Change, we will use our platform to recognize these individuals throughout history and support organizations that foster positive relationships between law enforcement and their communities,” says Anna Isaacson, NFL Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility.

42 Dugg Warns Fans About Pulling Up On Him: “Please Stop That Sh*t”

(AllHipHop News) With the many unfortunate incidents that have caused Hip Hop artists to be injured or killed, it should not be surprising that a rapper wants to be cautious while out in public. Even if that means he or she cannot be more personable with fans.

Detroit’s 42 Dugg made that point to his 1 million Instagram followers on Tuesday. The Young and Turnt creator posted a message on his IG Story which explained why he may not always be so open to having his picture taken.

Dugg wrote:

If you see one of my cars or you think you seen me I’ll appreciate if you don’t pull up on the side of me and roll your window down, it’s just not safe we can’t guess that you finna pull ah phone out, I’m not on no boujee sh*t or it’s not that ion wannna be on camera, but I got security with me at all times and when he see ah mufucka pull up tryna chase me down he automatically think it’s something else so can y’all please stop that sh*t man.

2020 has been a breakout year for 42 Dugg. After signing with Lil Baby’s 4PF and Yo Gotti’s CMG in 2019, this year saw the 25-year-old neophyte earn his first Top 10 hit. Dugg and Baby’s “We Paid” peaked at #10 on the Hot 100 chart in July.

However, the Midwesterner born Dion Hayes also had a run-in with the law in 2020. 42 Dugg was arrested on a federal gun charge on March 9. The rising rapper was released from jail on March 17.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives received an anonymous tip about Hayes firing a weapon inside an Atlanta gun range. He is reportedly not allowed to possess a firearm due to carjacking and felony firearms possession convictions from 2010.

Lil Nas X Calls For Fans To Stop Putting Nicki Minaj & Cardi B Against Each Other

(AllHipHop News) Lil Nas X finally admitted to being a member of Nicki Minaj’s Barbz fanbase after denying it for months. He also collaborated with Cardi B for his track “Rodeo.” So it seems the Grammy winner has an unbiased view on the two rappers’ longstanding feud.

The 21-year-old performer posted a link to “Rodeo” on Twitter, but he was met with negative reactions from his fellow Barbz. One user wrote, “Cardi made the song terrible.” LNX replied, “Cardi killed her verse .” 

Another person then wrote, “Your 2 faced a**. That’s why Nicki pays your a** no dust.” Lil Nas countered, “Nah I’m not 2 faced but yall have to stop putting these women against each other. They are both great. Loving one of them don’t mean you have to hate the other.”

This is not the first time Lil Nas X praised both NYC-raised superstars. In May, he tweeted, “They are both dope successful artists who still have so much potential. & I’m so thankful Cardi hopped on rodeo. Also I don’t shade ppl, only positivity here.”

The simmering bad blood between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj came to a head in September 2018. Cardi made international headlines for throwing a shoe at Nicki during a Harper’s Bazaar party for New York Fashion Week.

One month later, the “MotorSport” collaborators threw bombs at each other on social media in a highly-publicized nightlong clash. The back-and-forth ended with Minaj promising to no longer discuss her issues with the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker. Cardi responded by telling her rival that they can “keep it positive.”

Logic’s First-Week Sales Projections For ‘No Pressure’ Skyrocket

(AllHipHop News) According to Logic, No Pressure will be the rapper’s final album. On July 16, he announced his retirement from making projects in order to spend more time with his child.

The decision to fallback as a recording artist has apparently caused his fans to run up the first-week sales for No Pressure. After first projecting the total to come in around 75,000-85,000 units, HDD is now reporting Logic is on pace to move 150,000-170,000 units.

2019’s Confessions of a Dangerous Mind debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 80,000 units. The Maryland native will not open in the top spot with No Pressure, because Taylor Swift’s Folklore is set to collect 725,000-750,000 units.

Logic is also selling exclusive No Pressure merchandise bundles. His supporters can purchase hoodies, t-shirts, sweatpants, shorts, face masks, and posters that come with a copy of the digital album. The online store is only selling the items during the album’s first week of release.

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Rick Ross & 2 Chainz Set To Take Part In ‘Verzuz’ Battle

(AllHipHop News) Two of the most celebrated rap stars to emerge from the south are the next artists tapped for Verzuz. The matchup, which is being dubbed “The High Rollers Edition,” will feature Rick Ross and 2 Chainz.

The Rozay/Tity Boi faceoff is scheduled for Thursday, August 6 at 8 pm ET on Instagram and Apple Music. The streaming service is now the official music partner for the series founded by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland.

“Down by Law vs. The Miami Boys,” posted 2 Chainz on Instagram. The Atlanta-raised rhymer later added, “Grab your popcorn @verzuztv.” Ross responded in Chainz’s comment section by writing, “I say a @wingstop 10pc lemon pepper.”

2 Chainz will likely pull from his catalog that includes songs such as “Mercy,” “No Lie,” “Feds Watching,” and “It’s a Vibe.” Fans can expect Rick Ross to run through cuts like “Hustlin’,” “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast),” “Stay Schemin’,” and “All I Do Is Win.”

The most recent Verzuz matchup involved Snoop Dogg and DMX. That celebration of hits collected more than 3.4 million total viewers and 1.7 billion impressions online. The battle was also the #1 trending topic on Twitter.

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Cam’ron & Faizon Love Accuse Each Other Of Being Gay

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Cam’ron and comedian Faizon Love have spent the last two days clashing on Instagram. What started as a conversation about Jay-Z’s drug-dealing past turned into a rivalry involving homosexuality.

During a recent appearance on the Hip Hop Uncensored Podcast, Love blasted Jay by saying, “This n*gga ain’t sold no cocaine in his life.” Cam fired back, “Faizon don’t know what the f*ck he’s talking bout. Whether legally or illegally n*ggas got to it.”

Then the situation somehow became a contest to see which entertainer can make the gayest jokes about the other person. Cam’ron and Love uploaded a total of a dozen posts directed at their adversary.

Cam wrote in one IG post:

Now before I post this I have no problem with anybody in the LGBTQ community. I have people from this community in my family/friends/I work with and love ones. I respect all walks of life. With that being said. @faizonlove posted some memes of me being gay. Which I’m not. But this isn’t a meme fat boy. This really u.. #UgotSomeexplainingToDo this the roles u want? I dig it #IaintJudgingTho #UaintOnTrail somebody get him in brokeback mountain 2 please. I don’t think he faking.. and did someone creep behind u in this vid? Just askin

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