(AllHipHop News) YouTuber, Shane Dawson, is under fire after a shocking, perverted video resurfaced this weekend targeting rapper Will Smith’s daughter, Willow.
In the clip, we see Dawson pretending to pleasure himself to a Radio Disney poster featuring Willow Smith – who was just 11-years-old at the time.
Dawson even references Willow’s#### single, “Whip My Hair”: “Oh, whip your hair back and forth” as he lets out a fake moan along with inappropriate thrusting motions.
On Friday, Shane posted a 20-minute video titled, “Taking Accountability,” and apologized for all of is controversial comments and videos that involved mentioning racial stereotypes, and slurs.
Shane Dawson did not mention the Willow Smith video specifically, but he did apologize for the “inappropriate” comments he’s made about children in the past.
“I swear on my life, I am not somebody who would ever talk about a child, like in seriousness, I would never talk about a child in any way that is inappropriate,” Shane Dawson said.
“That is disgusting, that is gross, it is not something I would ever do. It is something I did for shock value or because I thought it was funny,” the disgraced Youtube star added.
As the old video circulated on social media, Willow’s mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, saw the clip and had some words to say.
So did Willow’s brother, Jaden Smith.
Even if the apology was sincere, Jada and Jaden were not having it. Willow Smith has not made a statement as of yet.
(AllHipHop News) Last year, the Crips organization, Crips LLC, issued an official apology to Nipsey Hussle’s family over a trademark legal battle.
“There will be absolutely no trademark legal battle between their organization, and Black Sam, brother of the late rapper,” said a rep. “We realize our actions may have been offensive and we have reached out to his family. We are deeply sorry for any disruptions and melee that the trademark acquisition may have caused to his family, friends, and fans.”
A year later, it seems as though Nipsey’s family, however, is still dealing with frustrations over the “Marathon” trademark despite the apology.
All seemed well when the statements made but apparently, the Crips never withdrew the filings.
Their inaction had left Nipsey’s family no choice but to seek legal action, filing oppositions with their own lawyer.
Now, the family is stuck in limbo, and speculations of shady business have arisen, as Crips LLC has seemed to ghost the entire situation.
His #1 album titled My Turn that’s been sitting atop the Billboard 200 since its release 16 weeks ago and a new single, “The Bigger Picture” nabbing the #3 spot on the Hot 100, Lil Baby has every right to boast.
Staying sensitive to current social injustices, Lil Baby opened up about racism, police brutality, and our country’s broken criminal justice system on “The Bigger Picture.” It was a pivot from his normal subject matter but ended up being his highest-charting record.
The rising rap star has quickly become a household name in modern-day Hip-Hop. His features have been highly demanded by his industry peers, landing him on albums by City Girls, Gunna, and 6LACK, to name a few.
The continued success justifies whatever price tag he chooses.
In May, he was named the Top Song Writer of the Year by Music Business Worldwide and has a total of 22 RIAA gold and platinum certifications.
(AllHipHop News) This morning some of Snoop Dogg’s fans went on a social media rampage, calling the Hip-Hop OG a hypocrite.
As you know, Snoop has been extremely vocal about Kanye West and the rapper’s support of Donald Trump.
“If you like that n##ga, you motherf##kin’ racist. F##k you and f##k him. Kanye too. Don’t forget about him too. F##k you too,” Snoop declared during his Shade 45 interview in 2018.
He also went on another interview, with 97.9’s The Box, where he stated that he never “hated” Kanye, that he just felt he was “brainwashed” and “used.”
So it was to no surprise that Snoop’s fan called him out on his own bulls##t after he released footage of a studio session he was in with Kanye West. Dr. Dre was also seen in the video but was left out of the social media bashing.
Kanye West is currently in the studio with Snoop’s mentor Dr. Dre, who is producing a remix of Yeezy’s gospel album, Jesus is King.
(AllHipHop News) Imagine what would happen if all the dumb stuff that you did in your 20s came back to haunt you. That is exactly what happened to YouTube star Jenna Marbles.
Back in 2011 – 2012, Marbles, whose real name is Jenna Mourey, made a series of videos that included some questionable content. One of those videos, she wished had never seen the light of day.
It is one of her imitating Nicki Minaj. Perhaps imitating is not the right word: she Jimmy Kimmeled her.
That’s right. And the same way the cancel police got him with those old Blackface videos, Jenna Marbles has also been nabbed.
In another video, she is rapping — spitting bars about Asians — trying to get laughs off the questionably racist skit. In the video, she can be heard saying, “Hey Ching Chong Wing Wong, shake your King Kong ding dong.”
In such a highly volatile season, one where humor at the expense of racial appropriation or mockery, Marbles, 33, is calling it quits, leaving her 20.2 million fans to find another influencer to follow.
“I do want to tell you how unbelievably sorry I am if I ever offended you by posting this video or by doing this impression,” she told her fans, “and that that was never my intention.”
“It’s not okay. It’s shameful. It’s awful. I wish it wasn’t part of my past.”
Some fans think that this social media patrolling has to stop.
“Let’s stop normalizing going back through 10 years of somebody’s life hoping you stumble upon a mistake to try and ruin their life,” YouTube star and singer Gabbie Hanna said.
Youtube “star” PewDiePie, who is also a known racist, also backed up Jenna Marbles and claimed she was the one being victimized and bullied by the Internet.
(AllHipHop News) Michelle Obama and The Roots are hoping to make a huge impact on the upcoming presidential elections.
Thanks to the coronavirus, this year’s picnic has been forced to go virtual, however, the famed hip-hop band has lined up an amazing roster of artists to make up for the need for social distancing.
Artists like Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, SZA, Earthgang, G Herbo, Polo G, D Nice, and Musiq Soulchild (backed by The Roots) are among the many headlining asked for this year’s picnic, which will be hosted by Michelle Obama as well.
But this year’s Roots Picnic is more than a dope show.
The First Lady and the legendary hip-hop group will engage with 500,000 voters starting today (June 27th) during the 13th Annual Roots Picnic.
The team has tapped a platform called Outvote, which was built to reach unregistered voters.
Volunteers with Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote Are asking fans to text ROOTS to 56005 and from there, users will be able to educate themselves, or actually register to vote if they have not done so already.
The Roots Picnic will start broadcasting at 5:45 p.m., well the main show will kick off at 8 p.m. EST.
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop hitmaker Pharrell Williams is expanding his resume as a restaurateur with the launch of a new eatery in the South of France.
The “Happy” star has reteamed with French chef Jean Imbert, with whom he runs the chic Miami, Florida hotspot Swan, to open their new joint project in the food guru’s native country.
“Excited to announce that ToSHARE, a cafe/restaurant collab by me and @jeanimbert, is opening tonight in St-Tropez, France,” Pharrell posted on Twitter on Thursday, June 25th.
ToSHARE’s website features an eclectic menu, offering dishes like beet hummus, Mediterranean bluefin tuna and avocado, and a veal version of the popular Vietnamese banh mi sandwich.
The news emerges as French authorities continue to ease coronavirus restrictions following a months-long lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19.
(AllHipHop News) Fat Joe, “Orange Is The New Black” star Dascha Polanco, and John Leguizamo are to front a “virtual summit” to discuss the Hispanic arts.
NGL Collective bosses have brought together Latino tastemakers and influencers for the #UnidosTogether Virtual Summit, which will take place next week on July 1st.
Rapper Residente, actor Luis Guzman, and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta will also be among the guest speakers at the day-long event, during which the LatinXLNCE Awards, honoring Latino COVID-19 frontline heroes, will be announced.
Co-founded by Leguizamo, NGL Collective bosses pioneer new media and entertainment that connects advertisers and Latino creatives.
The free event will begin at 12 pm ET on Wednesday and will be available to livestream online.
Willy Cardiac is here to bridge South Africa and the States. Recently turning 19-years-old, he’s already well on his way to fulfill this very mission, serving as the second African artist on RADAR, Spotify’s global emerging artists program featuring artists from over 50 markets around the universe.
Willy describes himself as “a trap and mosh pit sensation from Africa. I’m bringing the trap vibes from Africa to the whole world, that’s what I’m trying to do.” While most African artists can be a superstar in their home countries, the majority don’t get recognized on a global scale.
It was his 2017 debut single “Sippy Dippy” that would become an instant viral sensation, dubbing his growing fanbase the Willy Gang. Fast forward to 2020, his newest single “Fan of Me” arrives as the perfect blend of high energy and Trap&B, embodying thump, rhythm and a fire verse from Eric Bellinger.
AllHipHop caught up with Willy Cardiac who was posted in South Africa to discuss his new single with Eric Bellinger, his biggest influences with XXXTentacion being one, his forthcoming EP, and more!
AllHipHop: Where are you located? How is it over there?
Willy Cardiac: South Africa. It’s hot. It’s really hot, I don’t even know but it’s hot.
AllHipHop: What time is it over there?
Willy Cardiac: 20 past 1am. In the morning, but I’m always up at this time.
AllHipHop: Being from South Africa, what was the household like growing up?
Willy Cardiac: It was okay, my parents showed me a lot of support with everything I did. They support me with my music right now. It’s a really supportive environment, I really liked it. Full of love. I have 2 brothers, my mom and my dad.
AllHipHop: Who were the musical influences?
Willy Cardiac: Well the reason why I have so much love for music is because of my mom and dad, they like music a lot. My dad listens to a lot of reggae and dancehall music, my mom listens to everything. Because of her, I love everything. Every genre of music.
AllHipHop: Who did you look up to growing up?
Willy Cardiac: It’s weird but there’s Tracy Chapman, Tame Impala. Hip-hop artists, it was Tyler the Creator, Drake, Lil Wayne.
AllHipHop: At what point did you realize this music thing was real?
Willy Cardiac: When I was 10, I really got into music. My cousin, he put me onto hip-hop. I really started liking Hip Hop, I started looking up to rap artists. The first artist I really liked was Lil Wayne. Because of him, I love Hip Hop. I’ve wanted to do music since but I started writing music when I was 14, only started recording when I was 16.
AllHipHop: Did you know what you were doing then?
Willy Cardiac: Yeah, kind of. [laughs] When I listen to my old s##t, it sounds like I don’t know what I was doing. But back then, I prolly knew what I was doing.
AllHipHop: Talk about linking with Eric Bellinger on “Fan of Me.” How’d that collab come about?
Willy Cardiac: I recorded the song right after I came back from LA. Right after I recorded the song, I sent it to my manager the next morning because it was crazy. I told him “this is a hit,” I sent it to him. He sent it to Eric’s team, Eric liked it and recorded his verse. Sent it back in less than 24 hours, it was crazy.
AllHipHop: Who or what inspired the record?
Willy Cardiac: The song is about fans. Since I’ve been getting a lot of attention, a lot of fans have been wanting to be in a relationship with me. I thought about putting it into a song, some crazy fans want to cuff me. That’s how the song goes. If you listen to the song, it’s basically what it’s about.
AllHipHop: You say “I cannot f##k with fans,” why is that?
Willy Cardiac: I say that because I can’t get into a relationship with fans. [laughs]
AllHipHop: What does it mean to have it reach the masses globally? I know that’s important to you.
Willy Cardiac: That’d be a major life goal to accomplish. Since I started music, I’ve always said I want to be bigger than just being big. I always want to be seen as a legend, like Michael Jackson, Jay Z, Beyonce. That’s where I’m heading. A lot of people want to blow up locally and stay here. I’m trying to be in everyone’s ears. Every age, everything. I’m starting to experiment in new genres so I can take over.
AllHipHop: Have you been to the States? How was it?
Willy Cardiac: I was in LA in February, it was dope. It was during Grammy weekend so I met a lot of people. A lot of events. It’s a great atmosphere. I have to move out there someday. Next year, hopefully. [chuckles]
AllHipHop: Was there a culture shock at all?
Willy Cardiac: Things are different. The women are different, the music’s different. The parties, the environment’s different. Everything’s different. I don’t know if you’ve seen music videos from South Africa, but music’s way different from anything else around the world so it was a shock. But I follow a lot of American artists and look at their music, so I was seeing a lot of stuff that I saw.
AllHipHop: What kind of American music do you like?
Willy Cardiac: Hip-hop is my favorite. I like indie music too, indie pop and indie rock. That’s dope. I really listen to everything. Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Tyler the Creator, Frank Ocean, Childish Gambino. I’m really inspired by XXXTentacion, him and Playboi Carti are my 2 main inspirations to my music.
AllHipHop: Because you make mosh music right?
Willy Cardiac: Yeah, I do. When I heard XXX’ s##t, I thought “damn, I want to make s##t like that.”
AllHipHop: How does it feel to be honored in Spotify’s RADAR campaign?
Willy Cardiac: It’s a really big deal to me because it shows things are finally falling into place. Soon, I’m going to be where I want to be. Spotify helps artists go global and reach masses around the world, I’m happy to be a part of that. It’s crazy to me.
AllHipHop: How do you create a vibe in the studio?
Willy Cardiac: I download a beat from my email, then I only listen to it once. When I listen to it, I get on and record. Mumbling over the beat, I get a flow for it. Once I’m done mumbling, I listen to the mumble and fill in the words to make a song. Sometimes if I’m high, I record the song bar for bar. Every bar, you record something different. Stop, record, stop record, without writing.
AllHipHop: How is hip-hop growing in Africa?
Willy Cardiac: Hip-Hop in Africa is not growing that fast because there are a lot of genres here that other artists focus on: Kwaito, Afropop, etc. Hip-hop’s not really as massive as it is overseas.
AllHipHop: Do you hope to bring more Hip-hop to the table?
Willy Cardiac: Yeah, that’s the plan. I’m trying to be that guy, make s##t the way it’s supposed to be.
AllHipHop: Talk about your fashion style and drip.
Willy Cardiac: I get a lot of inspiration from Ian Connor, he’s a stylist from Atlanta. Luka Sabbat, the whole streetwear vibe. I like a lot of street wear, that’s where I get a lot of inspiration from. I like Fendi, I like VLONE.
AllHipHop: What can we expect from your EP Filthy Religion?
Willy Cardiac: You can expect a whole lot of mosh pit, a whole lot of love songs. Heartbreak songs. Everything’s going to be there. It’s going to be something not a whole lot of people are expecting because I’m tapping into a lot of stuff. It’s going to be really different.
AllHipHop: Any features?
Willy Cardiac: I’m trying to go with no features, but we’ll see.
AllHipHop: What are some goals for yourself?
Willy Cardiac: Right now, my short-term goals are to move to LA eventually. Get signed, get an American deal with an American record label. Get a house. [laughs]
AllHipHop: Are your parents cool with you moving to the States?
Willy Cardiac: They’re cool with it, they think it’s fine. My mom doesn’t want me to. I’m a mama’s boy, so she isn’t too happy about me leaving the house at such a young age.
AllHipHop: Are you able to be a kid too?
Willy Cardiac: Yeah sometimes, when I’m with my friends. I’m a kid, but sometimes I have to be an adult when it comes to business.
AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let us know?
Willy Cardiac: I want to tell all the kids: do what you want to do. Don’t listen to anybody. Stay true to yourself and be who you want to be. Be the best you.
(AllHipHop News) Media outlets clamoring to cover the George Floyd murder case can forget about bringing their cameras into the court, for now anyway.
Over the past several weeks, dozens of media outlets have submitted applications to allow cameras into court to broadcast the pretrial proceedings of the four suspects accused of killing George Floyd.
However, Judge Peter A. Cahill ruled that the case has drawn so much publicity, that any more would make it impossible for Derek Chauvin,
Tou Thao, Thomas Kiernan Lane, and J. Alexander Kueng to get a fair trial.
“Given that this is a case that has already received substantial pretrial media coverage, the Court finds that audio or video coverage of the pretrial hearings in this case…would risk tainting a potential Hennepin County jury pool. In addition, not all parties consent, as required by the rule,” Judge Peter A. Cahill said in his ruling today (June 26th).
Now media outlets will be barred from taking their cameras and audio devices into court for any pretrial hearings and the only official recordings will come from the court.
Interestingly, it was the state who objected to such coverage and called for a ban on audio and visual devices from the court.
According to court documents, Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, Thomas Kiernan Lane and J. Alexander Kueng are fine with having the pretrial proceedings recorded.
On Def’s new offering, a mixtape called “Trap Game SZN,” the Kentucky-born rapper brings the 808’s and country trap talk through 8 tracks including “Broke produced by Zaytoven, “5 Mins” produced0 by Def, “H.O.V.,” and “Beehive.”
His philosophy is to put himself into the music, while sending positive messages and having something to “hand off” to the next generation. Def states, “It doesn’t matter your situation, you can come up!”
His major projects SLOW MONDAYS AND HOT FRIDAY NIGHTS – 28 GRAMS continue to bring accolades and excited audiences. This is proof of a solid foundation for Def and he’s eager to meet the future head on with positivity and determination.
From a young age, Def always had a burning desire to do music. With a love for freestyling, the applause from his friends served to encourage him even more.
As he matured, he came to the realization that this is what makes him feel truly complete. Def has used the story of Master P as his inspiration and he’s striving to become a major independent influencer.
His debut album Def Resurrected received support from Audiomack, Spinrilla, and Zaytown Global, while Def’s video “Detroit” premiered on the front page of WorldstarHipHop.
(AllHipHop News) At just 31 years old, St. Louis rapper Huey was tragically shot and killed last night.
According to reports, the shooting took place around 11 PM near the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Mable Avenue. Huey, whose real name is Lawrence Franks Jr, was seen at a local hospital with a gunshot wound, according to police.
Shortly after, he was pronounced dead.
As word quickly spread an investigation by the cops turned up another victim of the shooting, a 21-year-old man, who remains nameless.
He arrived at the Ferguson Police Department around the same time with a minor gunshot wound – he’s expected to survive. Investigators have also noted that at least ten people were on the scene of the shooting but police have not made any arrest as of yet. This story is still developing.
While he’s remained under the radar since his 2006 hit single, “Pop, Lock and Drop It,” Huey’s contribution to STL Hip Hop can’t be denied.
According to one of his recent Instagram posts, Huey was planning to shoot a music video this weekend! Fans took to social media with an outpouring of tributes and condolences. Huey is survived by his 13-year-old daughter.
I remember dancing to this song earlier this year while hanging with friends. Fans are reacting to the murder of St. Louis native rapper Huey. @BeingBlairLedet will have more on @FOX2now. https://t.co/koacwEU2ga
shed a few , my dawg Huey is gone forever. thank you for the talk, thank you for your energy, thank you for believing in me. Ima help keep your spirit alive down here. much much love forever. pic.twitter.com/18S62VBvbW
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West made his return to Twitter on Friday (June 26). This time the Chicago native did not use the social media platform to express his political views or promote new music. He introduced a new partnership with a store he once worked at as a teenager.
The G.O.O.D. Music label founder posted two tweets associated with the 50-year-old, San Francisco-based Gap, Inc. West’s first tweet featured a photo of a person wearing bright-colored clothing. The text of the tweet simply said, “#WESTDAYEVER.”
A few hours later West posted another tweet that read, “YEEZY AND GAP FORM PARTNERSHIP #WESTDAYEVER.” The message was accompanied by what appeared to be the logo for the new Yeezy collection with Gap.
According to reports, West and Gap entered into a multiyear deal that includes the production of apparel for men, women, and children. The Yeezy Gap products are expected to hit brick-and-mortar and online stores in 2021.
West is said to be receiving royalties from the collection with compensation connected to sales. He could possibly earn equity in Gap as well. The Hip Hop mogul’s multibillion-dollar Yeezy footwear line will remain under the Adidas umbrella and reportedly will not be sold at Gap locations.
Gap, Inc has recently experienced tough financial times. The company’s former CEO, Art Peck, stepped down from the chief executive position in 2019 following reports of declining sales. Sonia Syngal was named the new CEO in March 2020.
“It’s an honor to build on this company’s rich heritage and lead our nearly 130,000 employees in transforming our business and operations to successfully compete in the future,” said Syngal in a March press release. “I’m committed to fully realizing the potential of our portfolio and the advantage of our scale, with a focus on strengthening the love that our millions of customers have for our brands. To do that, we must better prioritize initiatives and capabilities that will improve execution and drive value creation.”
Gap, Inc’s net sales reportedly fell by 50% in the first quarter of 2020, the time period where the COVID-19 pandemic caused many businesses to close their doors. The corporation’s stock dropped 43% this year through the close of the market on Thursday. However, Gap, Inc shares have risen over 30% on the New York Stock Exchange so far today.
HotBoy Lil Shaq teams up with Boosie Badazz, on the “We Outside” Remix. The Charlotte, NC hip-hop scene just got hotter with the premiere of this up tempo, summer anthem.
Lil Shaq lyrically delivers verse after verse and provides the infectious hook, while the Baton Rouge native brings his classic Boosie flow and high energy style to the track.
“I think the timing of this release is perfect, as things start to reopen. The few spots that have opened in NC are already bumping this track” says Shaq.
HotBoy Lil Shaq emerged on the Charlotte scene and solidified his status as an artist, with the release of his 2019 mixtape 704 Degrees and Out My Mind 2. He also teamed up with another Charlotte native, DaBaby on the 2017, S.O.E track
(AllHipHop Rumors) R. Kelly is back in the rumors. Why you may ask. I have to tell you he’s in the rumors because the chick he used to date is in great danger. Somebody set her car on fire and put a ring of gasoline around her home with the intention of setting her whole house on fire. “What does this have to do with R. Kelly?,” you may ask. This may have absolutely nothing to do with R. Kelly, but the streets are talking. And when the streets start talking, the rumors start…going. The truth is it may have absolutely nothing to do with R. Kelly, and likely so. But people are already saying that R. Kelly may be behind all of this. Or it is quite possible that one of his overzealous fans is trying to kill the woman they see responsible for putting him behind bars. Check out what Azreil said on IG.
I’ve realized a lot of people are influencing people for all the wrong reasons on social media. Some even portray a life they cannot sustain. Cars that are only rented for weekends, mansions that are only booked for occasions. I’ve literally never seen anyone post when they’ve been at there lowest. So, this is me at my lowest… Someone not only set my car on fire at 3am but they also made a gas line around my entire house, with intentions to burn my entire home down. It was something that was premeditated, but the fact that someone would go to that extreme to harm me is sickening. I hope this inspires you to not portray a one sided story on social media. I hope this inspires you to show the bad so when you do win people can connect and celebrate that win with you even more. I’ve been dealing with this which is why my feed, and YT videos have been put on pause. Thankfully the police are doing their due diligence during a sensitive time like this. Nonetheless, everyone is going through problems behind closed doors, whether they choose to share it or not, even the people you look up to. I just want people to tap into the reality of our world, and publicizing a “perfect cookie-cutter life” is just not real. Can we start posting real life on our feeds? What’s really happening behind your closed doors, because “perfect” does not exist in our world, and that’s just the truth of the matter. #betruetoyourself#protectblackwomen
I am not sure why this is her lowest point. She was with R. Kelly, a guy that preyed on underaged girls – ALLEGEDLY. Anyway, she is 23 and still learning…I am not going to judge. I am glad she is alive and not with R. Kelly….I pray things improve. For the record, I do not believe R. Kelly had anything to do with this. Do you?
(AllHipHop News) Are you interested in riding like the members of Migos? Takeoff, Quavo, and Offset each provided their followers with a way to hit the streets this summer like the famous Hip Hop group.
Migos reignited their partnership with Can-Am to executive produce a new sheltered-in-place brand campaign for the company’s Ryker three-wheel motorcycle. The online spot is set to the trio’s “Need It” single featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
People that pay close attention to Can-Am’s Migos video will notice phone numbers associated with each rapper. Viewers can actually call or text the digits provided by the Quality Control Music recording artists.
By contacting the numbers, fans have a chance at a customized Migos-edition three-wheeler. Can-Am’s 2020 Ryker retails at a starting price of $8,499. The vehicle is said to be equipped with an automatic twist-and-go transmission and a stability system.
(AllHipHop News)Charly “Max B” Wingate may be incarcerated at the moment, but that did not stop the New York native from dropping new music. Biggaveli is back with the new 5-track CHARLY EP.
“I wanted to give the fans and the people of the world something that would make them feel good in this time of turmoil,” says Max B in a statement. “CHARLY is my growth. It’s the man, the artist, the CEO, the Eloquent Music God, the father, the lover, all in one place.”
The rap veteran adds, “Charly is the creator of Max Biggaveli, Don Biggaveli, Wavy Crocket. See, in order to become creative in my position, I had to morph into these different characters just so that I can do the type of music we all love.”
In 2009, Max B was sentenced to 75 years in prison for murder conspiracy and robbery convictions. According to the New Jersey Department of Corrections, he currently faces a mandatory minimum term of 17 years and a maximum term of 20 years after a 2016 plea deal reduced the charges to one count of aggravated manslaughter.
(AllHipHop News) After the world saw George Floyd being murdered on a Minneapolis street on May 25 while in police custody, people across the globe took to the streets in protest of police violence and systemic racism. The United States House of Representatives has finally taken a tangible step to try to change policing in America through legislation.
By a vote of236 to 181, the House approved H.R.7120 which is also known as the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020. Three Republicans joined with Democrats in supporting the bill.
“The House just PASSED the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act with Bipartisan support. Honored to have delivered the closing argument during debate. To those seeking change throughout America. We hear you. We see you. We are you,” tweeted Representative Hakeem Jeffries [D-NY-8], the Democratic Caucus Chairman.
The House just PASSED the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act with Bipartisan support.
Honored to have delivered the closing argument during debate.
Representative Karen Bass [D-CA-37] sponsored H.R.7120 with 230 co-sponsors’ names attached to the bill. The Congressional Black Caucus endorsed the legislation. Senator Kamala Harris [D-CA] and Senator Cory Booker [D-NJ] supported a similar measure in the Senate.
While the Democratic-led House managed to pass a police reform act, a Republican-backed Senate bill was unable to get the 60 procedural votes needed to break a filibuster (55-45) this week. Two Democratic senators joined with the GOP on the failed motion.
Critics complained the Republican’s proposal did not do enough to enforce serious change in police practices. The House bill institutes an outright ban on the use of chokeholds by federal officials and forbids no-knock warrants in federal drug-related cases. Plus, it opens the door to more personal accountability for law enforcement by limiting qualified immunity as a defense in a private civil action against officers.
Senator Tim Scott’s [R-SC] proposed act in the Senate did not do any of those actions. It did push for the creation of a national database to track police misconduct and to make lynching a federal crime, provisions Democrat lawmakers also wanted to see pass.
Because there seems to be a wide chasm between the Democrats and the Republicans on police reform, it is currently not clear how any legislation will pass both houses of Congress and get signed into law by President Donald Trump. Members of both parties have called out legislators on the other side of the aisle for allegedly playing politics instead of trying to build a bipartisan coalition.
(AllHipHop News) It appears Cardi B is not taking the #CardiBIsOverParty trending topic too seriously. After joking about her most recent “cancelation” on Twitter, the “Bodak Yellow” rapstress uploaded an untraditional response video for her haters.
The drama began when social media users started spreading unverified rumors that Cardi was running a secret Instagram that was used to insult other celebrities like Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, and Doja Cat. Cardi quickly denied she was behind the IG account or that she had any personal issues with any of the women named.
Fake ass screen record on IG when you go to comments sections it shows up from the side not from top to bottom like the fake screen record .NICE TRY .Ya really tried it . https://t.co/inwVIIqyYHpic.twitter.com/4TSqnfMxU7
You a whole liar this was your page the whole time .Nobody can take somebody user name deleted or not .ITS AGAINST IG POLICY This was your page the whole time and ya tried to claim it was my fake page .The s### ya do to “try” defaim me is crazy . https://t.co/GrTMLgAcDapic.twitter.com/YKhml74VPr
After addressing the matter in tweets, Cardi then began posting videos suggesting that the IG page in question was allegedly created by a white man. She later posted a 50-second video on Twitter and Instagram that ended with her jumping into a pool while wearing a wig, a dress, and heels.
Before leaping into the water, Cardi said:
Hi, everybody. That failed attempt that y’all tried to say that I have a fake Instagram like I’m f*cking 10 years old. Since it failed, now y’all trying to look up sh*t for my past to cancel me… bringing up old sh*t. I don’t give a damn. You guys canceled me last year four times. The year before that like five times. This is what I’m wearing this year to the Cardi B is canceled party. I haven’t released any music in like eight months, so if I’ve only been posting on Instagram and eating food, and that still bothers y’all, that just means I’m really that important in your heart and my presence really bothers your soul. And guess what? I don’t give a damn. Bye!
Cardi B’s video has collected over 830,000 views and 59,000 likes on Twitter since being posted to the platform around 6:50 pm ET on Thursday. Over on Instagram, the same video amassed 8 million views and 2 million likes in just eleven hours. Her IG caption reads, “I DONT GIVE A F*CK.”
(AllHipHop News) Christopher Dooley Jr. is currently out on a $500,000 bond after being arrested for second-degree murder and illegal possession of stolen things. The Louisiana rapper, better known as Hurricane Chris, is accused of killing Danzeria O. Farris Jr. in Shreveport on June 19.
Police investigators rejected Dooley’s claim that he was defending himself during an attempted car robbery involving the victim. According to reports, the vehicle in question did not belong to Dooley and video footage of the fatal shooting shows that the 31-year-old did not act in self-defense.
Dooley’s attorney released a statement insisting his client will be cleared of all charges. Hurricane Chris has now personally addressed the situation by posting a 41-second video on his Instagram account.
“Hello, world. Hello, world. Hello, world. I’m sure you got the news by now. I was involved in a very unfortunate incident on Friday morning. A very unfortunate incident,” stated Chris in the IG video.
He continued, “I want to thank everybody who’s been praying for the family of the deceased and everybody who’s been praying for my family. After a good thorough investigation, my name will be cleared. Let God work. Watch God work. God bless. Thank you.”
