The Internet is ruthless these days. They like to say “the internet is undefeated,” but I’d like it to lose on this one. When it comes to backlash, it bars none. Drama has a way of spilling over onto the family, friends and loved ones. Nelly has been catching HELL for performing at that pre-inauguration event for Donald Trump. Now, the fire is moving over to Ashanti, too.
Ashanti recently married Nelly, and now they have a child. Let’s be clear: Ashanti didn’t step on that stage or have anything to do with the performance. Her connection to Nelly has people dragging her into the mess. The backlash is ugly and they are even mentioning the baby! Why?!
Ashanti has been one of those celebrities people have rooted for over the years. We have loved her from afar, a-near and wherever she shows up. We don’t care about setbacks or challenges of how she did it. She’s been a fan favorite and an icon for many. But now? Some of her own fans are switching sides. Fan clubs are going quiet and others are disbanding their whole operations. Were they ever truly fans? This is all because of something her husband Nelly did. That hurts.
Fans dig into the personal lives of their fans. Rightfully so, they expect them to represent certain values, and Trump is the opposite of those values. It may not be fair, but that is what is it. Judging Ashanti for Nelly’s choices is just wrong.
The fact that people are going after their child is a hot take that will age like milk in a dumpster during an Arizona summer. That’s a line that should never be crossed. One comment said, “Nelly’s a loser. Ashanti’s a loser. And the baby’s probably going to be a loser.” For the record, I added “probably,” because that is such an ugly statement. When did “we” (I am not sure who we is) start letting this kind of toxic behavior slide? You guys are no better than the “evil” people you judge.
Look, nobody’s perfect. They might be dumb but definitely not perfect. Well, Ashanti is close. So, if she makes a mistake—which isn’t even a mistake—let her slide. Let the baby slide. It’s an innocent baby! Instead of judging, maybe we need to step back, look at yourself and judge YOU!
AND, if for some reason Nelly is no longer “the one” for you Ashanti, know that a broke baller named illseed is here for you.
Krept and Konan have announced the launch of the U.K.’s first-ever large-scale inclusive supermarket called Saveways.
The British rap duo revealed the store will cater to the needs of the Black and ethnic minority communities, providing a one-stop shop for halal meat, exotic fish, global produce and ethnic hair products and cosmetics.
“It’s an honour for us to partner up on this venture,” Krept and Konan said in a statement. “We are all about representation in the community and finding solutions, we are all from underrepresented communities so this is a perfect partnership. Saveways is game-changing for our community and we are excited to bring this vision to life.”
The store, set to open on February 1 in Croydon, South London, will occupy a 15,000 sq. ft. retail space with an in-store bakery and halal meat and fish counters and is expected to serve over 250,000 local patrons.
Krept and Konan promise Saveways will be “a hub for the community, celebrating cultural diversity through food,” while setting new halal and world food standards in the U.K.
Additionally, the store will offer modern shopping conveniences, including click-and-collect services, online ordering, and partnerships with leading delivery platforms like Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat.
Saveways is Krept and Konan’s latest entrepreneurial venture following the launch of their dessert restaurant Crepes & Cones.
Meanwhile, Krept’s Nala’s Baby brand exploded in the U.K. and is among the fastest-growing natural baby skincare ranges in the country.
Despite their growing business empire, Krept and Konan are still feeding their music fans. Their fourth studio album, Young Kingz II, is set for release via their independent label, Play Dirty on February 7.
Scar Lip is catching heat online after dropping a remix to the controversial viral hit “Peggy,” by rising British drill artist Ceechynaa.
The Brooklyn native has kept her fans fed with a steady stream of freestyles in recent months. On Sunday (January 20), Scar Lip dropped her latest offering, a gritty remix of Ceechynaa’s####.
Like her Brit counterpart, Scar asserts female dominance, although rather than “p######,” she raps about “Robbing that man at the back of the bus,” and questions, “How you a gangsta when you just be dancing on TikTok?”
While the track lacks the sexually explicit imagery of Ceechynaa’s song, Scar Lip’s addition of a backing dancer donning blood-stained underwear ruffled feathers on social media.
Although the song garnered praise from the likes of Swizz Beatz and Grafh, many netizens were up in arms.
“You’re so talented,” one fan wrote on X (Twitter). “Why you be doing this.. the girl having a stain on her white pants .. I don’t understand?”
Another asked, “I just wanna know is the blood authentic or did yall apply stage blood? Like how dedicated to this weird s### are you fr?”
A third stated, “Just rap bruh leave the antics out smh.”
Released last December, Ceechynaa’s bold track earned the 20-year-old her first U.K. chart entry and viral attention with explicit lyrics like, “I’m peggin’ that man at the back of the bus / Feelin’ like Three 6 Mafia, I’m gonna fill up his nose with dust.”
Critics praised the song for challenging rap’s gender norms and pushing boundaries.
Other notable viral lines include “Chyna, please have mercy, I ain’t gettin’ paid ’til the end of the week’ / I don’t give a f###, shut the f### up / Get on your knees and grease my feet (P####).”
Cam’ron is trolling the Detroit Lions for losing their playoff game against the Washington Commanders, blasting the team for tapping LiAngelo Ball to perform his viral hit “Tweaker” at halftime.
The rapper and podcaster didn’t hold back in a voice message to the Lions’ official Instagram account, addressing the head coach.
“Dan Campbell, do not start that crying s###,” he began. “That’s the way it goes. Y’all were feeling y’all self, and I had y’all back all season, and you know what f##### up everything?”
He continued, placing the blame squarely on Balls’ performance.
“Y’all let Gelo Ball perform at halftime,” Cam’ron stated. “What the f### was that about? Y’all coulda had Eminem, y’all coulda had Big Sean. Y’all n##### f##### it all up. And this the result of it, this the result of it. Sorry.”
However, it appears Cam’ron is actually a fan of LiAngelo Ball’s “Tweaker,” if not his basketball skills.
“I never said Gelo can’t rap. I said he can’t play basketball,” Cam said on a recent episode of his podcast. “He should’ve been starting this s###. Gelo, I like the single. I like it. You know I’m from the 2000s. You sound like you were down with Cash Money, Juvie, BG, Lil Wayne, Baby, Mannie Fresh. That sounds like your lane. Now look, you should’ve been doing the soundtrack to your brother’s life.”
Snoop Dogg is brushing off the criticism after facing hefty backlash for performing at a ball celebrating Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration.
The Death Row Records boss joined Rick Ross and Soulja Boy at the Crypto Ball on Friday (January 17) to the dismay of many in the rap community outraged at the rappers’ Trump endorsement.
Nonetheless, it appears Snoop is unbothered by the controversy.
On Sunday (January 19), Snoop Dogg took to Instagram to share a track titled “Unfollowed U,” seemingly created by AI from a group called “The Middle Fingers,” subtly expressing his stance on the ongoing Donald Trump controversy.
Nonetheless, the post only intensified the backlash, with fans fiercely condemning the West Coast rapper in the comment section.
“Hey Malcolm X said it best in 1960’s,” one person shared. “Don’t follow entertainers. They are easily bought.” Another added, “I mean he betrayed ‘Pac so what yall expect,” while a third said, “This is your response? Why not say something to people who are genuinely concerned about your choice? Grow up.”
Snoop Dogg Blasted Black Artists Performing For Donald Trump In 2016
Others still pointed to Snoop Dogg’s previous about Donald Trump. In 2016 he branded Black artists who performed at Trump’s inauguration “jigaboos” and “Uncle Toms.” However, by 2014, Snoop expressed “nothing but love and respect” for Trump, praising him for pardoning Michael “Harry-O” Harris, co-founder of Death Row Records.
Meanwhile, Nelly, set to perform at the Liberty Ball, one of three official Inauguration Day balls, responded to the critics.
“He’s the president,” he said. “He won […] He’s the commander-in-chief of what I would like to say is the best country in the world. That’s why I’m not telling you who to vote for.”
While Nelly denied taking the gig for the money, Soulja Boy did no such thing.
“They paid me a bag,” he said. “Obama ain’t never put no money in my f###### pockets. Kamala ain’t never put no money in my f###### pockets. Trump put money in my pockets. Y’all want me to not answer the phone for the f###### president?”
Metro Boomin has sidestepped any questions about reports of his rented yacht catching fire in Miami by announcing an upcoming album with Young Thug.
The huge 95-foot yacht burst into flames while docked near a strip club close to Miami International Airport early Sunday morning (January 19). Local reports state that Metro Boomin and about 15 guests and crew members aboard the yacht safely evacuated.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
However, on Sunday evening, the renowned producer seemingly addressed reports of the fire.
“Don’t believe everything you see online,” he wrote on his Instagram Story. “Clout got the world in a chokehold.”
That wasn’t all, as Metro Boomin also confirmed he’s collaborating with Young Thug, adding, “Back to working on @thuggerthugger1 album.”
The news sparked a mixed response, with some fans predicting a “classic” album and hailing it as an album of the year contender.
Others were not so convinced, with some wondering if the album would ever come to fruition.
“Metro needs to stop confirming collab projects that never got,” one disgruntled fan shared. “He’s mentioned SM3, a project with Don Toliver, Durk, Jid, baby and now Thug.”
Another added, “nobody tryna hear that s###, he better get in his introspective bag and make a collab album with the alchemist.”
Metro Boomin Teased New Young Thug Music Last Year
Metro Boomin first hinted at a new Young Thug album shortly after the rapper’s release late last year. He shared a screenshot of some of his projects, including a folder titled “Lil Jeff Home,” containing around 71 minutes of music.
Although they have yet to release a full-length project, Metro Boomin and Young Thug have worked together extensively over the years. The fan-favorite Metro Thuggin series produced multiple release tracks and singles but never culminated in an official project.
President Joe Biden has pardoned five individuals, including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey, and commuted the sentences of two others in one of his final acts in office.
“Today, I am exercising my clemency power to pardon 5 individuals and commute the sentences of 2 individuals who have demonstrated remorse, rehabilitation, and redemption,” Biden said in a statement. “These clemency recipients have each made significant contributions to improving their communities.”
Biden posthumously pardoned Marcus Garvey, who died in 1940. The renowned civil rights and human rights leader was convicted of mail fraud in 1923. He was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment, with President Calvin Coolidge commuting his sentence in 1927.
The White House notes, “Garvey created the Black Star Line, the first Black-owned shipping line and method of international travel, and founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association, which celebrated African history and culture.”
Darryl Chambers, a gun violence prevention advocate from Wilmington, Delaware, was also among those pardoned by Biden. Chambers was convicted of a non-violent drug offense in 1998 and sentenced to 17 years in prison. Since his release, Chambers has dedicated himself to violence prevention efforts, including authoring his book Murder Town, USA.
The White House states, “Advocates, lawmakers, and his mentees praise him for his commitment to the Wilmington community, efforts to reduce violence, and helping youth transform their lives.”
The others Joe Biden pardoned were Ravi Ragbir, an immigrant rights advocate from New York, Don Leonard Scott, Jr., the first Black Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates and Kemba Smith Pradia, a criminal justice advocate previously pardoned by President Clinton.
Skillz is stepping into a new chapter, and he’s got some heavy-hitter projects under his belt to show for it.
In a conversation with AllHipHop, the Virginia rapper-turned-ghostwriter reflected on his post “Rap Up” career and some major milestones, including penning Jay-Z’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction speech.
Skillz famously launched his annual “Rap Up” series in 2002, a tradition he popularized with witty rhymes that summarized the most significant cultural moments of the year.
He retired from the recaps in 2021, although he did come out of retirement to summarize the events of 2024.
His retirement from the “Rap Up” allowed Mad Skillz to focus, resulting in his album The Seven Number Ones, which was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Spoken Word Poetry Album category.
The Seven Number Ones is a spoken-word poetry album that narrates pivotal moments in his life, each track symbolizing a key experience that shaped his path.
“The album is about seven different things that happened in my life that changed the direction of my life. Each song is a moment,” Skillz told AllHipHop during an interview with DJ Thoro. “The first song is about my parent’s meeting. The second song is when my mom used to play music in the house. The third song is when I first heard Hip-Hop, my first daughter, first time I fell in love.”
Skillz’s decision to step away from his annual “Rap-Up” tradition, which had become both a hallmark and a limitation, allowed him to channel his creative energy into ventures that showcased his broader talents.
“When I look at the things that have happened in my life since I stopped doing the year-end ‘Rap Up’…like writing JAY-Z’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame speech. When he got inducted, I wrote that for Hov,” Skillz told AllHipHop.com in an interview with DJ Thoro. “I’m on to other things.”
There’s a development, and I want to show you this. The below is from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who uploaded a video discussing the matter on Instagram.
Now, if you log on to TikTok, you’ll see this:
“Welcome back! Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.!”
First of all, Donald Trump is not president right now.
He’s a private citizen. He doesn’t have access to presidential powers. He doesn’t have the ability to do any of that.
Please understand that TikTok’s decision to name Trump in the notification is a choice. They are signaling that they have agreed to privately collaborate with Donald Trump and the Trump administration.
For all of those concerns that people were saying that TikTok is gonna be used as a propaganda tool by the Chinese, understand they’re using it as a propaganda tool for the right.
Now, I want you all to put all the pieces together because what this effectively means is that every mass social media platform in the United States has been taken over by the right wing, with the exception of Blue Sky (but Blue Sky is still very small, relatively).
So when I say put the pieces together:
Elon Musk took over Twitter, and there’s open reporting that they have artificially manipulated the algorithms to boost right-wing content on what he re-branded as “X” and to amplify harassment.
Then you have Meta. You have Mark Zuckerberg saying that they’re basically also bending the knee to Trump with their changes to fact checking, regardless of how effective that was in the first place.
Now TikTok is now saying, “Hey, we are agreeing we will use our push notification system for all 170 million American users to promote Donald Trump.”
Just understand that government announcements like this with companies, they never name politicians — they will usually name law or policy. TikTok is making an explicit agreement to do this.
And if I were a betting person, they probably are making a deal with Donald Trump to not just use these push notifications but also consider algorithmic changes, which is ironic. At the time when people voted for the TikTok ban, there was a lot of pro-Palestinian content. That argument was being used as being somehow “anti-American,” which I guess supporting human rights is somehow bad.
We are on the eve of an authoritarian administration. This is what 21st century fascism is starting to look like. Republicans model themselves after Viktor Orbán’s Hungary. You can look to Hungary to get a taste of how they will try to control media and companies in the United States. This is a kind of entrée to that.
As far as what we do:
This is a time of experimentation. A lot of people can and will still use platforms, but I also look towards places where you have more ownership and develop your audiences there — like Blue Sky. (Editor’s Note: We are also going with Fanbase.)
Snoop Dogg—yes, the Doggfather himself—landed in hot water with “the people,” but you know this. Snoop, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy and Nelly have aligned themselves with multiple pro-Trump inauguration events. The backlash? Nuclear. People are dragging them and they are getting the “Chrisette Michele treatment.” So let’s talk about the fallout.
Breathe deeply.
We’ve always held Snoop Dogg up as the people’s champ—a West Coast OG, Hip-Hop ambassador and the premier icon of our times. Remember, we gave him the person of the year for 2024. Now, folks are looking at him sideways. In 2017, Snoop had some real strong words for anyone rocking with Trump’s first inauguration. He made it clear: he wasn’t here for it and called those that do, all types of c-words.
Times have changed in 2025, as Trump is about to return to the Oval Office. MAGA isn’t rolling out the red carpet for these guys. And they seem to respect Snoop Dogg less for flip-flopping. Elon Musk added his two cents: “The vibe shift is real.”
Look, if Snoop Doog had gone full MAGA from jump, we’d dislike him, but at least he’d be consistent. You know? Like Waka Flocka Flame. But to switch sides after taking a hard stand? That’s where it stings.
Here are some of the other comments:
We don’t want degenerates like Snoop in our circles. Manipulating our youth to think it’s cool to be addicted to smoking weed and calling women hoes. No thanks
“It takes no courage to come out and support someone *after* they [Trump] won.”
“I refuse to listen to his music or support him in any way. He is the bottom of the barrel.”
There are plenty more comments, but you get the vibes. People seem to feel like it’s less about politics and more about principles. Folding under pressure or cash? YUCK.
Nelly and Rick Ross aren’t escaping the smoke either. Social media is lighting them up, too. But let’s be real: Nelly has never represented a thing. And Rozay? He said he was doing a private shindig—not a Trump affair. But Snoop? This one hurts.
We can’t pretend to know what’s in Snoop Dogg’s heart, but one thing’s for sure: this is a reminder that even our most untouchable icons aren’t immune to scrutiny. Real Gs stand firm in their square—rain or shine. Say nothing if you aren’t ready for that heat. If you’re going to make a move this bold, own it.
Master P opens up about his relentless dedication to uplifting communities, ongoing contributions to Hip-Hop and plans for the future.
Master P, as usual, is on the move but checked in with AllHipHop to discuss his recent activities. The New Orleans-born mogul recently spearheaded benefit concerts to support families in need. The latest initiatives include a star-studded concert in Newark, New Jersey, his work with the Team Hope Foundation, and the importance of showcasing the positive side of Hip-Hop.
The conversation with Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur also delves into his ventures in film, with plans to revisit classics like “Bout It Bout It” and launch new projects, as well as his upcoming role as a college basketball coach.
AllHipHop: How are you doing, man?
Master P: Man, I’m good. You know, talking about the city of New Orleans, we’re holding on and holding strong. I just did a song with Mia X, Cymphonique, Trombone Shorty and produced by KLC. All the proceeds from that record are going back to families affected by the devastation on Bourbon Street. The name of the song is “New Orleans Keep Holding On.“
AllHipHop: I have to commend you. When it was time for someone to step up, you definitely assumed that leadership position. How are the people feeling, man? It seems like we’re constantly hit with tragedies.
Master P: Yeah, man, we’ve all been through something. I know New York has been through a lot, California with the fires and New Orleans has had its share, too. But we’re hanging in there. For those still here, we have to keep holding on.
AllHipHop: You’ve got this benefit concert coming up in Newark, New Jersey, at NJPAC. Shout out to NJPAC. What made you choose that venue? Tell us about the concert.
Master P: I’ve been doing a lot of work in Newark for the past five years, helping kids in the city. But I’ve never performed in Newark before. This will be my first time performing in New Jersey, so it’ll be history. I’ll be hitting the stage with The LOX and Dru Hill. It’s going to be one of those unforgettable nights. You’ve got to wear camouflage because it’s a No Limit party.
AllHipHop: That’s what’s up. And it’s also for a great cause, right?
Master P: Absolutely. Every ticket purchase goes back to the Team Hope Foundation to provide kids with school supplies and backpacks for next year. We’ve been doing this for over 25 years. This concert is bigger than just music—it’s a celebration for a great cause.
AllHipHop: I’m originally from Delaware, and you came down to Newark, Delaware, and spoke to the kids. The whole city appreciated that.
Master P: That’s what Team Hope is all about—preparing the next generation. We’re focused on financial literacy and bridging the gap. This is about building leaders and creating opportunities for the youth.
AllHipHop: How does this connect to Hip-Hop? The genre often gets a bad rap for being negative. What’s your perspective?
Master P: Don’t be afraid to grow in Hip-Hop. We all come from humble beginnings, but look where we’re at now. Hip-Hop has been around for over 50 years, and they said it wouldn’t last. People often focus on the negative and overlook the positive. Media outlets don’t always promote the good things we do. But look at what we’ve accomplished. In New Orleans, we created the NOLA Walk of Fame, like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, to honor trailblazers in business, Hip-Hop, and beyond. That’s a $6.5 million project—a first for our city.
AllHipHop: You mentioned giving Lil Wayne his flowers and the Super Bowl. What’s the plan for the Super Bowl?
Master P: You’ll have to wait and see. Super Bowl Sunday is going to be unforgettable. If the [Kansas City] Chiefs make it, you know they love my song “Make ‘Em Say Uhh” anthem. It’ll be crazy. And speaking of “Make ‘Em Say Uhh,” I’ve got a drink called “Make ‘Em Say Un’” that’s going to turn heads too. [Shows the can.]
AllHipHop: You’re always creating. What’s next on the movie front? We have Bobby Yan is here too, the movie director that got his start with you. Any plans to remake “I’m Bout It”?
Master P: Bobby Yan’s a hard worker, and I’ve got a lot of respect for him. We’re making movies, and a remake of “Bout It Bout It” could be on the table. I’m also working on horror films and the “Ice Cream Man” TV series with Deon Taylor. Technology like AI allows us to do bigger things now.
AllHipHop: Man, I could talk to you forever, but do you have any final words?
Master P: Just get ready for my next chapter. I’m about to become a college basketball coach. I’ve coached players like DeMar DeRozan and Lance Stephenson from middle school to high school. Now it’s my time to step into college coaching. Stay tuned!
AllHipHop: That’s incredible. Thank you for pulling up and sharing your journey. You’re a true trailblazer, and we appreciate you.
Philadelphia streets aren’t right! Rest in peace to Gillie Da Kid’s son, Cheese (real name Devin Spady), who was shot and killed in 2023. Straight up. The tragic loss sent shockwaves through the rap community, largely because we had so much love for Gillie. Once upon a time, he would perform at AllHipHop shows. Over a year and a half later, no arrests have been made in the case involving Cheese.
There are many forms of justice in these evil streets. Sometimes street justice takes precedence, and the streets are saying this is what happened in a recent case of a basketball player-turned-rapper.
Cheese’s death could be a link in a larger chain of events. Hood reports suggest that 17-year-old Noah Scurry may have had a role in Cheese’s tragic death. We all know Noah was a star basketball player by day, but sources say he was an alleged gang-affiliated rapper by night. TF. These are kids!
Scurry was also reportedly known as Joker OTV (or OtvJoker). He was gunned down in a brutal execution-style killing outside his home in front of his mother as he was heading to school.
Scurry was a straight-A student with Division 1 basketball offers, but he allegedly had a dark side, rapping about violent acts and rumored to have claimed multiple lives in his lyrics. His newly released track, “Swing My Door,”hints at a really high body count. Some in the streets claim he was connected to the murder of Fat Dame…this is crazy.
Here’s where it gets even messier. Rumors are swirling that Cheese’s family believes Scurry was responsible for Cheese’s death. Scurry’s death appears to be an act of retaliation, according to the streets. They cops were unable to find Cheese’s killer, but they are reportedly acting swiftly in this case.
Law enforcement sources revealed they’re investigating at least three suspects in Scurry’s death, one of whom is allegedly Gillie’s nephew.
I didn’t see this myself, but it seems like the nephew posted a cryptic message on Instagram shortly after Scurry’s murder: “The body ain’t worth it if the streets don’t know you did it.”
What does that mean? He also reportedly posted: “Get your rest, Cheese. That boy gas now.” Don’t quote me. A lot is hazy, but one thing is clear: the streets don’t forget. These are kids. It doesn’t seem like the cycle of violence will stop. Meanwhile, Gillie and his family continue to mourn Cheese.
What do y’all think? Was this street justice, or is there more to the story? Let us know in the comments.
Nelly, Soulja Boy, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross faced serious blowback from the rap community after it was announced they’d be participating in Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Now, Nelly has responded to the criticism during an appearance Willie D’s YouTube Show. Nelly is expected to perform at the Liberty Ball, one of three official inaugural balls, on Inauguration Day but insists it’s not an endorsement for Trump—nor is it about the money.
“He’s the president,” he said. “He won […] He’s the commander-in-chief of what I would like to say is the best country in the world. That’s why I’m not telling you who to vote for. He’s the president of the United States, not the candidate for the United States. I respect the office. It don’t matter who is in office. If they can put their life on the line for whoever is in office, I can damn sure perform for whoever is in office.”
He added, “If President Biden would have asked me to perform, I would have performed. If Vice President Kamala Harris would have won and asked me to perform, I would have performed.”
“I’m not doing this for money.”
Nelly responds to backlash for agreeing to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration celebration and challenges critics to show proof that Donald Trump is a white supremacist.
Soulja Boy was more defiant in his response. Taking to Instagram Live shortly after his performance at the Crypto Ball on Friday (January 17), he fired back at his detractors and said it was all about financial gain for him.
“They paid me a bag,” he said. “Obama ain’t never put no money in my f###### pockets. Kamala ain’t never put no money in my f###### pockets. Trump put money in my pockets. Y’all want me to not answer the phone for the f###### president? This n#### the president of the muthafuckin’ United States. Trump wasn’t even there. It wasn’t even a Trump event. It was the Crypto Ball for crypto. And I’ll go again.”
Soulja Boy responds to the hate for performing at Donald Trump’s inaugural party:
“Obama never put money in my pockets, Kamala never put money in my pockets, Trump put money in my pockets” pic.twitter.com/7yL9hANvOS
Once again, Chrisette Michelle was dragged into the conversation. As one Twitter (X) user pointed out, “Chrisette Michele has yet to recover from performing at Trump’s inauguration in 2017. Yet, Snoop, Nelly, Soulja Boy and Rick Ross will be fine.” Another person said, “Watching Rick Ross, Soulja Boy, Nelly, and Snoop Dogg all perform at Trump’s inaugural event adds an extreme amount of validation to what Malcolm X said about some black celebrities being puppets.”
Soulja Boy later admitted to feeling deceived about the event’s nature: “I ain’t going to lie, though. Them folks did try to trick me, though. Halfway, I was like, ‘Man, f### this n#### Trump.'”
The official inauguration events are scheduled for Monday (January 20) featuring additional performances by Carrie Underwood, Christopher Macchio and The Village People.
Snoop Dogg, meanwhile, is getting absolutely destroyed on social media for his switch-up. He is the same rapper who pretended to shoot Trump in the head for a 2017 BADBADNOTGOOD video for the single “Lavender.” But after Trump pardoned Death Row Records co-founder Harry-O, he changed his tune.
The pot is getting stirred. Playboi Carti has been catching heat from Iggy Azalea. She claims that he’s not stepping up as a father to their son, Onyx. If you missed it, Iggy put him on blast for being M.I.A. in their child’s life. And in true social media fashion, Carti responded. But, his response was a weird one. He shared some words of wisdom from Erykah Badu, the queen of vibes.
Playboi Carti posted a screenshot of Badu’s message on his IG stories, where she seemed to offer some encouragement. Although the full message did not seem to be revealed, it was enough to share it with the world. It appeared to be a co-sign. Perhaps, we don’t know the whole story. Badu is one of the mystic mothers of the culture.
It’s nice to see Carti reflecting and seeking positive energy, but will he step up to the accusations? Iggy seems to be about responsibility. Be a father, man. Hopefully, all of this is just a misunderstanding, because it would be weird if Badu is supporting a deadbeat.
It’s a messy situation, no doubt. Hopefully, Carti takes Badu’s words to heart and steps into the father role Iggy is calling him out for. By the way, some say the man-eater has her next prey, but I’m gonna leave that alone.
Stay tuned, because you know this saga isn’t over.
By the way, it would be nice if Badu came back to the forefront of music. We love her so much as a singer. I will say this, the comments of various platforms have not been kinds. I hope they just fix it so she can get back to cosmic grooves.
Mere hours after TikTok went dark in the United States on Sunday (January 19), the popular video sharing app was back, leaving many people scratching their heads.
According to reports, there was nothing that could be done until President-elect Donald Trump took office on Monday (January 20). But soon, the Chinese company confirmed it was in the process of restoring service in a statement posted to Twitter and, once again, praised Trump for his part in restoring it.
As TikTok Policy tweeted, “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive.”
It continued, “It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States.”
A new message on TikTok reads: “Welcome back! Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S. You can continue to create, share and discover all the things you love on TikTok.”
TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, was given nine months to either sell the platform’s U.S. business or be banned from the country, something they failed to do. In a post shared to Truth Social, Trump vowed to issue an executive order that would extend the deadline by 90 days.
People are both confused and skeptical about the app’s sudden restoration.
As one person pointed out, “Congratulations, Democrats. The TikTok ban was initiated by Trump, passed through the House and Senate along bipartisan lines, yet because President Biden signed the bill into law, Democrats allowed Trump to be the hero on this, politically. Absolute malpractice by leadership.”
Many believe it was nothing but a publicity stunt to make Trump look good. Another person noted, “LMAO this TikTok ban is nothing but a stunt for Trump to come in and ‘lift’ and pretend he did something for us. Stop falling for this crap please.”
Another comment reiterated, “As Trump prepares to “save” TikTok, let’s not forget all of this started because Trump wanted to ban TikTok during his first term. He breaks it. Then he takes credit for fixing it. Trump’s entire life can be summarized in this manner,” while yet another person added, “Crazy PR stunt. Praising Trump for bringing back tiktok after a day when he didn’t do s### to stop the genocide and hasn’t done anything to help end the LA fires.”
Whatever the case, TikTok is back for its 170 million user, but it’s unclear for how long. Stay tuned as the sage continues to develope.
Dave Chappelle hit the Saturday Night Live stage on Saturday (January 18) with heavy doses of truth serum. He jumped right in the deep end, tackling everything from Diddy’s drama to Palestine to a plea to Donald Trump. Chappelle didn’t hold back, calling out the Bad Boy mogul’s current legal woes.
“I’ve been in a lot of trouble in my day,” Chappelle quipped, “but Puffy—buddy, this guy is in an enormous amount of trouble.” The audience laughed, but the truth was caught.
Chappelle joked about missing out on Diddy’s “freak-off” parties. “Oh my God—I’m ugly,” he said, drawing huge laughs. He made an off-color joke about “Carl Winslow,” which may get him “seen” by the Family Matters star.
“Can you imagine finding out everyone in Hollywood had an orgy behind your back?” he said. “None of y’all called me?”
He then directly addressed Donald Trump with a two-part message.
“The presidency is no place for petty people,” he said. “Whether people voted for you or not, they’re all counting on you. The whole world is counting on you.”
Although Chappelle was critical, he also offered an olive branch, saying, “Do better next time. Please, all of us: Do better next time. Do not forget your humanity, and please have empathy for displaced people, whether they’re in the Palisades or Palestine.”
Joe Budden has condemned Drake for suing Universal Music Group (UMG), branding him a hypocrite over the lawsuit.
The outspoken rapper weighed in on Drake’s explosive legal filing during the latest episode of his podcast, addressing allegations in the lawsuit that the label promoting Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” encouraged attacks against the Toronto superstar.
“I’m not with the violence,” Budden stated, referencing incidents at Drake’s home. “I’m not with nobody crib getting shot up.”
However, Budden continued, explaining that the location of Drake’s Toronto mansion was well known, having featured in multiple publications. He also emphasized Drake had been vocal about stalkers trying to break into his home log before his battle with Lamar.
“I assume that that comes with being one of the biggest stars in the world,” he added.
Joe Budden References His Feud With Drake
Budden went on to reflect on his own past feud with Drake, accusing the rapper of endorsing the very behavior he is now condemning.
“Whenever him and I got into whatever we got into, and them fans showed up to my house, he incentivized that. He cheered them on, he put them on a public platform. He applauded that behavior.”
Joe Budden then labeled Drake a “Karen” and called him out for “code-switching,” mentioning his association with another Toronto rapper who has publicly threatened Lamar’s life.
“I’m not naming no names,” Budden continued. “But you know who you running around with and you know what you’re doing and you know what you threatening. So if you that, then be that. But don’t be that and also Karen out.”
He added, “That’s part of the “Not Like Us” foundation that [Kendrick Lamar] was building,” stating that Drake is “playing both sides. It’s nasty and I don’t like that.”
Joe budden says drake is code switching by saying he fears for his safety after the Kendrick Lamar not like us song . When he was clowning him after them kids came to his house pic.twitter.com/3Lt0RGf4vR
Drake filed a defamation and harassment lawsuit against UMG on January 15 in New York federal court.
The lawsuit concerns UMG’s release and promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” Drake claims UMG spread a “false and malicious narrative” by promoting lyrics that falsely label him a pedophile.
The suit alleges UMG prioritized “corporate greed over the safety and well-being of its artists.”
Drake claims the song led to violent incidents, including a shooting at his Toronto home on May 7, 2024.
A massive fire engulfed a 95-foot yacht near a strip club close to Miami International Airport in the wee hours of Sunday morning (January 19).
The vessel, reportedly rented by renowned producer Metro Boomin, was fully ablaze when the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) team arrived at approximately 4:05 a.m. at the 3600 block of Northwest South River Drive.
Firefighters tackled the blaze from both land and water, facing challenges due to the yacht’s size and substantial fuel load.
BREAKING: Metro Boomin’s rented yacht went up in flames overnight shortly after he arrived at @BoobyTrap247. Sources tell me Metro was in the club when a speaker onboard sparked the fire. No one was injured & the boat sank after firefighters put out the flames
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and fortunately, no injuries were reported. According to WPLG-Channel 10, Metro Boomin and about 15 guests and crew members aboard the yacht were safely evacuated. Staff from B#### Trap on The River, the nearby strip club, confirmed Metro Boomin’s presence among the evacuees.
“Around 3 o’clock the boat arrived, it was Metro Boomin,” Michael Marhefka, director of security at the B#### Trap on the River, told Local 10 News. “The boat pulled up and they were on the boat maybe 30 minutes at the dock and we noticed what sounded like fire alarms going off. When we looked at the boat we did see some smoke inside the boat. We made the determination to evacuate the boat immediately.”
Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters worked to contain fuel runoff using specialized oil spill response equipment. They quickly deployed oil-absorbent booms—sleeves made of highly absorbent material designed to soak up oil and surface sheen and got it under control.
TikTok went dark in the United States at 12 a.m. ET on Sunday (January 19), leaving roughly 170 million users wondering if the move will be reversed.
While President-elect Donald Trump said he will “most likely” figure out a way to save the popular app, he didn’t take office soon enough to prevent it from going down. But if TikTok has its way, Trump will be its unlikely hero—and they have made that clear by pandering to the incoming commander-in-chief.
When someone goes to the app in the U.S., a message pops up that reads: “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now. We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!”
The ban was upheld by the Supreme Court last week. It stems from national security concerns related to TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
In response, many users have expressed their frustration and sadness on social media platforms, with some posting tearful farewell videos. Influencers such as Emily Senn and Madilynn Cameron—whose income depends on the app—have voiced concerns about the impact on their livelihoods and communities.
The shutdown has prompted a significant migration of users to alternative platforms. Many are exploring apps like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and newer platforms such as Clapper and RedNote. The movement, called the “TikTok refugee crisis,” saw more than 2.7 million users sign up for RedNote in protest of the ban. However, users have noted that RedNote enforces stricter content moderation policies, including censorship of topics critical of the Chinese government.
As noted, Trump has indicated a willingness to address the situation. He wrote, “SAVE TIKTOK!” in a recent Truth Social post and suggested he might grant a 90-day extension to negotiate a deal that could reinstate the app. Despite this potential intervention, the future of TikTok in the U.S. remains shaky, leaving users and creators in a state of limbo.
ALLHIPHOP CANCELS ANNUAL GRAMMY WEEK CELEBRATION, PIVOTS TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE RELIEF EFFORTS
AllHipHop.com, the leading platform for Hip-Hop culture and news, has made the decision to cancel its highly anticipated Grammy Week celebration. The move comes in response to the catastrophic California wildfires that continue to ravage communities in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
The platform’s co-founders, Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and Gregory “Grouchy Greg” Watkins, announced the pivot as a show of solidarity with those affected.
“Film, TV, music, and other industries, such as technology, are well within our wheelhouse, and we want to show sensitivity and compassion for our industry family in this terrible time,” CEO Creekmur said.
For the past two years, AllHipHop’s Grammy Week event has become a must-attend celebration, bringing together celebrities, influencers and executives from music and entertainment. Last year’s event garnered significant buzz, honoring women in Hip-Hop, with trailblazers like MC Lyte, Yo-Yo and Big Lez.
However, in light of the devastation caused by the wildfires, AllHipHop is taking a different approach. Instead of hosting its glamorous event, the company is channeling its resources into direct support for wildfire relief efforts.
Collaborating with grassroots organizations and frontline activists, AllHipHop is establishing an online hub to provide critical resources for those displaced, including emergency food, shelter and clothing distribution information.
“This is an extension of our life’s work, which has always been infused within our profession,” Watkins said, underscoring the company’s long-standing commitment to giving back.
In addition to amplifying on-the-ground efforts, AllHipHop’s resource hub will share details about volunteer opportunities and fundraising initiatives to aid those impacted by the wildfires.
How to Help California Wildfire Relief Efforts
For those inspired to join AllHipHop in supporting wildfire recovery, here are some organizations making an impact:
