We’ve all been waiting for some new music from the bad gyal herself, Rihanna. Well, it looks like a new album is on the way.
R9 is coming y’all and it’s a reggae-influenced album. I’ve been hearing that it’s going to feature some of our favorite reggae artists.
I’ve also been hearing that these artists might have had to audition to be featured on this album. At least, that’s what I’m getting from Shaggy.
The Jamaican artist said he turned down the opportunity to be on her album because she wanted him to audition.
“They approached me for the Rihanna project, yeah. There’s a lot of great people involved but for me I didn’t need to audition to be on the record, I’ll leave that to younger guys. But from what I hear, it should be good,” he said.
He goes on to say, “It’s healthy competition. Dancehall is in good place but we need as many people to do this art form as possible. When it crosses over and becomes popular with artists from other genres and other cultures, that can only be good.”
The album is finished, but we’re still waiting on the release date. But knowing Rihanna, she’ll probably drop it out of no where.
What y’all think? Do you think Shaggy should have auditioned for Rih’s album?
(AllHipHop News) Cashout Ace is recovering although unfortunately, he still has a bullet is still lodged in his head.
The upcoming “Chibada” rapper was ambushed by gunfire when he was shooting a music video on December 3. Two people died and seven were injured.
The rapper’s dad spoke with Fox 26 about how his 21-year-old son suffered from gunshot wounds to the arm and head.
According to his father, Cashout Ace, real name Miguel Guajardo Jr., still has a bullet lodged in his skull.
According to Guajardo, Cashout cannot speak and he has brain damage. He is improving slowly but he is likely to stay in the hospital for long.
Cashout’s father chose to hide his face during the TV interview because death threats are being sent to the family from anonymous Instagram accounts.
As such, they have relocated in the wake of the shooting. According to Harris County Sheriff’s deputies, no arrest has been made.
In addition to Cashout Ace, his older brother Abel Guajardo, 22, was hit four times. Two other men shooting the video for the rapper were also killed in the deadly shooting.
(AllHipHop News) The lawyer who represented El Chapo is asking a judge to excuse him from defending Tekashi 69 former manager Kifano “Shotti” Jordan.
Shotti hired high-powered lawyer Jeffrey Lichtman to represent him in an appeal of his 15-year sentence for racketeering with Tekashi 69 and the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods.
Shotti pled guilty to one count of using and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence for an assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
After reviewing the case, Jeffrey Lichtman believes Shotti has no chance at winning an appeal, mainly because he signed a valid appeal waive which prohibits him from challenging the sentence.
“I respectfully submit that the record from the district court contains no reversible errors. To the contrary, the record reveals that Mr. Jordan knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently pled guilty to the charges,” Jeffrey Lichtman wrote to Judge Paul Engelmayer in an attempt to excuse himself from representing Shotti.
“Accordingly, I submit that there exists no non-frivolous issues on appeal. For these reasons, counsel should be permitted to withdraw,” argued Jeffrey Lichtman.
Fans were worried because any team or player that Drake supports supposedly ends up losing.
Ironically, now Clemson Tigers fans are worried as they may victim to the curse when they take on the LSU Tigers tonight (January 13th) during the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship at 8:00 p.m.
In May of 2019, Drake was spotted in a picture with Clemon’s head coach Dabo Swinney and now the picture is circulating on Twitter again.
Aye idk if y’all saw this lmao but drake was wit the head coach of Clemson 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ the curse is real 😂, so needless to say LSU n Joe Burrow bouta grab a W! Anyone wanna bet 💰 lmk 😂
The curse only works when its for teams he band wagon hops on RT @m4ttyicee: If the Drake “curse” is really a thing, explain how the Raptors won a chip pic.twitter.com/HJvuGIPyHP
Yung Joc might have fell on hard times but at least he’s trying to better himself.
The rapper and “Love and Hip Hop Star” was spotted driving for a ride sharing app PULLUPNGO and recorded by a passenger who joined his ride.
Joc is seen in the video wearing a hoodie to conceal his identity but he’s been around for a long time so we all know who he is. To top it off, he ends up taking it off to really show his face. The passenger asked Joc if he fell off which caught him and us by surprise.
In the video you can see the passenger repeatedly telling him he “fell off” and Joc calls her out saying she just wants to put this on her social media. Well, he was right.
This just goes to show that even when you’re on the top of your career, you can still fall off. And those reality tv checks just aren’t enough, at least for a person with real bills to pay.
(AllHipHop News) Damon Dash’s beloved film “The List” could end up under the control of another production company if the rap mogul doesn’t make a move soon.
The attorney is asking a judge to grant a default judgment and name a production company named Muddy Water Pictures the rightful owner of the disputed movie.
Christopher Brown has been representing Muddy Water Pictures and a filmmaker named Josh Webber in the nasty lawsuit.
Josh Webber says Damon was only chosen to direct the movie, but he was booted from the set because he showed up high and drunk, and caused all sorts of disorder during shoots.
Damon Dash has rejected the allegations and claims he owns 25% of the movie because he re-wrote the script and co-directed the film with Webber.
Now, Christopher Brown seems to be tired with the legal wrangling and he’s asking the judge overseeing the case to name the production company as the rightful owner of the film.
“Dash admits that Muddy does in fact own the film and has registered copyright,” attorney Christopher Brown said. “Dash claims he is a joint-author of the film via oral agreement with Muddy and other actions he contends he undertook which supports joint authorship. The facts do not support Dash’s argument, hence. Muddy is entitled to summary judgment as the sole author and own of the film.”
Brown also produced a text message Damon Dash sent to Josh Webber, where he allegedly confessed he was not interested in owning the film until he realized the movie could be a hit.
“Dash indicated to Webber in the text message that Dash did not believe he (Dash) owned the film at all until he realized the value of the film and informed Webber..’now I know what I can get for it,‘” Christopher Brown wrote to the court.
Damon Dash insists an oral agreement was made, in which Muddy Water Pictures made him a 25% owner in the movie, in perpetuity, in return for his celebrity attachment to movie.
But Muddy Water and Josh Webber state they never made an oral contract with Damon Dash for any type of ownership in the film.
Christopher Brown is asking the court to grant Muddy summary judgment and name the company as the owner and author of the film “The List” aka “Dear Frank.”
An eyewitness said at the time that the 22-year-old crashed her Mercedes SUV into another car, flipping her vehicle while driving through Beverly Hills, California.
While she was arrested on suspicion of a misdemeanor hit and run, and delaying a police investigation, she wasn’t charged.
However, according to the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office, Lori has now been charged with two misdemeanors – one for resisting/delaying/obstructing a peace officer, and one for hit and run resulting in property damage.
(AllHipHop News) Teyana Taylor continues to prove that she is one of the most sought after entertainers in the industry today. Besides releasing albums and directing music videos, the 29-year-old New Yorker is also one of the faces of Jordan Brand.
The Jordan Women’s Flight Utility Apparel capsule will be available starting February 1 at select locations in North America and Asia. A full release will take place on February 14 on Jordan.com and in retail stores around the world. Taylor is heavily featured in the campaign.
“Our passionate female audience is asking us for more, and this capsule collection celebrates a higher standard, a competitive spirit and fearless mindset for anyone who has the confidence to fly higher and break boundaries,” says Andrea Perez, GM of Jordan Women’s.
Perez adds, “Jordan Women’s grew triple digits last fiscal year and there is strong excitement from our consumers and key accounts for us to keep reaching new audiences through our Women’s footwear and apparel.”
A Flight Suit is the key item of the Flight Utility set which also includes a Utility Pant, a Bomber Jacket, and more. New footwear also launched as part of the collection, including a new colorway of the women’s Jordan Max 200 XX and a women’s Air Jordan OG.
“The capsule collection is a beautiful blend of streetwear utility with fashion influence and is underpinned by the authenticity of the brand’s heritage,” says Michelle Walter, Design Director for Jordan Women’s Apparel. “For example, traditional elements from MJ’s original flight suit are brought to life within the Bomber Jacket’s silhouette and featured Wings lines.”
(AllHipHop News) The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced this morning (January 13). Todd Phillips’ psychological thriller Joker earned 11 nods. Once Upon a Time In Hollywood, The Irishman, and 1917 were recognized 10 times, respectively.
As always, the entertainment media is just as interested in the movies and performers that were passed over for a nomination as the ones that were acknowledged by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Several big names did not hear their names called on Monday.
Beyoncé was widely expected to receive a Best Original Songnom for “Spirit” from The Lion King, but Queen Bey was left off the Oscar list. “Spirit” previously picked up nominations at the Critics’ Choice Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, and the Grammy Awards.
Jennifer Lopez’s comeback performance in Hustlers was met with critical acclaim. The Bronx-bred singer/dancer garnered numerous honors including Best Supporting Actress nominations at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Satellite Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. Nonetheless, JLo will not be competing for an Oscar this year.
Nora “Awkwafina” Lum was on a lot of movie buffs’ shortlist for a possible nomination at the Oscars. The Academy decided not to select Awkwafina for the Best Actress category even after she made history by winning the Golden Globe for The Farewell. The “Yellow Ranger” rapper also won Best Actress at the Gotham Awards and the Satellite Awards.
Other notable Oscar snubs include Robert De Niro (The Irishmen), Eddie Murphy (Dolemite Is My Name), Lupita Nyong’o (Us), Jamie Foxx (No Mercy), and Adam Sandler (Uncut Gems). The 92nd Academy Awards are scheduled to air February 9 from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. To see the full list of nominees visit oscars.org.
(AllHipHop News) Yasiin Bey sat down with noted Hip Hop fan Ari Melber for a rare one-on-one interview with MSNBC’s The Beat with Ari Melber. The Brooklyn rapper/actor formerly known as Mos Def discussed his Negus art installation at the Brooklyn Museum.
In addition, Bey was asked about which musicians he is listening to at the moment. He took the time to mention Kendrick Lamar, Earl Sweatshirt, Blu, JPEGMafia, Kelsey Lu, Blood Orange, Robert Glasper, Eubie Blake, The Tony Williams Lifetime, and Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou.
The creator of albums such as Black on Both Sides and The New Danger also spoke about his friendship with Dave Chappelle. Bey was one of the central figures in Chappelle’s 2005 concert film Block Party, and he also appeared on the classic Comedy Central series Chappelle’s Show.
“He’s my best friend. He’s one of my dearest friends for life. It’s another type of bond between me and that guy,” says Yasiin Bey about his rapport with the Emmy and Grammy-winning comedy legend.
(AllHipHop News) The third installment of the Bad Boys movie franchise will finally hit nationwide theaters on January 17. Bad Boys for Life brings back the buddy cop duo of Michael “Mike” Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) seventeen years after Bad Boys II.
In celebration of the new motion picture, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez declared January 12 as“Bad Boys for Life” Day in the South Florida city. Smith, Lawrence, and the filmmakers attended the ceremony at the SLAM! Academy. The stars of the film were honored with the keys to the city.
In the latest edition of Bad Boys, Marcus is starting to think it’s time to consider retirement from the police force. Meanwhile, Mike is less willing to accept he may have lost a step in his crime-fighting efforts.
“We wanted to immediately embrace the fact that time has gone by for Mike and Marcus, as it does for everyone,” says Smith. “The opening sequence with Marcus becoming a grandfather is new territory that launches these characters’ stories into another chapter.”
Lawrence adds, “Audiences wanted to see us together again because the two characters work so well together. But as Marcus says in the film, ‘This ain’t the same old song. This here’s the remix.’”
Bad Boys for Life was filmed in Miami and Atlanta. Moroccan-born Belgian filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah directed the action-comedy. The cast also features Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, Paola Nunez, Kate Del Castillo, Nicky Jam, and Joe Pantoliano.
(AllHipHop News) The 2020 Brit Awards will be held on February 18 at the O2 Arena in London. The nominations for the British Phonographic Industry’s annual event were recently announced.
Both Stormzy (Heavy Is The Head) and Dave (Psychodrama) are up for British Album Of The Year and British Male Solo Artist. Stormzy’s “Vossi Bop” and Dave’s “Location” featuring Burna Boy are competing for Song Of The Year too. Additionally, Dave was named in the Best New Artist category.
Burna Boy was also nominated for International Male Solo Artist along with Bruce Springsteen, Dermot Kennedy, Post Malone, and Tyler, the Creator. Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, and Lana Del Rey are up for International Female Solo Artist.
Last year, Ariana Grande triumphed in the International Female Solo Artist section. OVO superstar Drake won International Male Solo Artist in 2019, and musical power couple The Carters (Jay-Z & Beyoncé) won International Group.
To see the full list of nominees for the 2020 Brit Award visit www.brits.co.uk.
(AllHipHop News) The 25th annual Critics’ Choice Awards took place Sunday night in Los Angeles. The ceremony celebrated the best of film and television from 2019.
On the TV side, Hollywood veteran Regina King won Best Actress In ADrama Series for HBO’s Watchmen. Jharrel Jerome’s turn in Netflix’s When They See Us earned the New York City native the honor of Best Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie Made For Television.
Plus, When They See Us was namedBest Limited Series. El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (Netflix) won Best Movie Made For Television, Succession (HBO) won Best Drama Series, and Fleabag (Amazon) won Best Comedy Series.
Best Picture went to Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. The Eddie Murphy-led Dolemite Is My Name won Best Comedy, director Jordan Peele’s Us won Best Sci-Fi Or Horror Movie, and Avengers: Endgame won Best Action Movie. In addition, Murphy was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
(AllHipHop News) With Donald Trump preparing for an impeachment trial and the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates preparing for the Iowa caucuses, politics is set to dominate pop culture once again. One Grammy-winning rapper is currently showing her interest in the topic.
“I think I want to be a politician. I really love government even tho I don’t agree with [government],” tweeted Cardi B on Sunday. “Like I was watching war documentaries. No matter how many weapons a country have you need people! How are you trying to go against a country and possibly start a war when this country lacks patriotism? I barely see people claiming they LOVE being American.”
The “I Like It” hitmaker returned to the social media platform to add, “I do feel like if I go back to school and focus up I can be part of Congress. I deadass have sooo much ideas that make sense. I just need a couple of years of school and I can shake the table.”
Throughout her career, Cardi has been very open about her interest in politics and history. She’s stated that she enjoys learning about Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States.
Like I was watching War https://t.co/r4gwhTQkHy matter how many weapons a country have you need people ! How are you trying to go against a country and possibly start a war when this country lacks patriotism? I barely see people claiming they LOVE being American.
I will have to explain a lot so I will have to do a video or a live talking about it …So imma come back to my last two tweets another day.Imma talk about it another day .
I do feel like if I go back to school and focus up I can be part of Congress.I deadass have sooo much ideas that make sense.I just need a couple of years of school and I can shake the table .
