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Fabolous & Yo Gotti Assist Moneybagg Yo On His Latest Single

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: MusicAugust 3, 2017

With his forthcoming project “Federal 3x” set to arrive next week, August 11th, Moneybagg Yo decides to build some anticipation prior with a new single titled “Lately.” Moneybagg gets the assist from fellow Tennessee rapper Yo Gotti and the New York legend Fabolous.

Press play below.

Young M.A. Reps The “Same Set” In Her New Video

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: VideosAugust 3, 2017

Young M.A. released her 7-track EP “HERstory” back in April and revisits the project to serve up the official video for “Same Set” directed by A Piece By Guy. Watch below as the New York rapper hits the club and gets lit with her day one’s, the Red Lyfe crew.

“HERstory” now available everywhere.

Red Bull Culture Clash Atlanta Releases Animated Promo Featuring Mike WiLL Made-It, Wondagurl, Popcaan & Tinie Tempah (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: EventsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) On August 25, Red Bull will present its Culture Clash event in Atlanta.

Mike WiLL Made-It’s EarDrummers, Wondagurl’s Enjoylife, Tinie Tempah’s Disturbing London, and Popcaan’s Unruly will compete for the night’s championship.

Red Bull Culture Clash Atlanta released animated promotional visuals for the upcoming crew-vs-crew event.

The 90-second clip features a replication of video games from the 1980’s.

ATL-based Generation Now co-founder DJ Drama will serve as the host for this year’s event.

To purchase tickets for Red Bull Culture Clash Atlanta visit ticketweb.com.

Even Lil Yachty Is Criticizing The XXL Freshman Class Freestyles

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop Rumors) According to Hip Hop fans, XXL Magazine’s Freshman cover keeps getting worse and worse as the years go on.

It gets all of the attention in the world each year, but for all of the wrong reasons. That’s one controversial cover man!

While the 2016 class faced some criticism, it doesn’t even compare to the criticism that the 2017 class received.

Apparently it wasn’t just the fans that were giving the class and freestyles the side eye; some of the alumni had some questions too.

Lil Yachty was featured on the 2016 cover, and he is STILL criticized for his lack of substance and lyricism to this day.

In an interview with Hypebeast, Yachty showed mad love for some of the freshman such as Ugly God and Kamaiyah. He did say that most of the group bullsh-tted their cyphers though.

Although Yachty didn’t go in too hard on them, he said what everyone has been feeling: those cyphers were trash, and most of them can’t freestyle.

It’s still hilarious coming from Yachty because he CANNOT freestyle, and most people still believe that his music is trash! But we hear you Yachty!

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Murs Talks Reviving The Paid Dues Hip Hop Festival In Los Angeles

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: EventsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) From 2006-2013, Hip Hop devotees were blessed to see live performances from some of the culture’s leading acts as well as rising rhymers.

It has been four years since the last Paid Dues Festival, and its organizer is ready to bring back the popular music event.

“I haven’t seen anyone succeed where we failed, so I’ve learned that I can be confident, that I bring something unique to hip-hop,” Murs told Billboard. “There have been a lot of people trying to fill that void but [they] haven’t been able to do it successfully. Paid Dues is still, sadly enough, the only festival breaking artists.”

The 2017 Paid Dues – set to take place in Los Angeles on September 16 & 17 – is being headlined by Young Money leader Lil Wayne and TDE’s Ab-Soul.

“Wayne inspired a lot of what you see going on in music and he’s been forced, because of reasons beyond his control, kind of like Paid Dues, to sit out for a few years,” explained Murs.

The Captain California album creator added, “So for us to be able to come back together – and hopefully Wayne will be able to release Tha Carter V soon – he’s at least getting out there more. His journey has been very similar to Paid Dues.. .and I like that similarity.”

On Ab-Soul, Murs stated, “He’s someone who literally worked his way from the bottom of the flyer to the top of the flyer. I couldn’t have chosen a better headliner.”

The line-up also includes ¡Mayday!, Raekwon & Ghostface, Jay Electronica, Freddie Gibbs, Nipsey Hussle, PRhyme, Westside Gunn & Conway, and The Cool Kids.

To purchase tickets for Paid Dues 2017 visit paidduesfestival.com.

The Notorious B.I.G. Gets His Own Basketball Court In Brooklyn

By: Mike WinslowCategory: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Late rap icon The Notorious B.I.G. has been honored with his own basketball court in his native Brooklyn, New York.

The “Juicy” hitmaker, real name Christopher Wallace, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles in 1997, and to mark the 20th anniversary of his passing, the Crispus Attucks Playground in his old Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood was officially renamed the Christopher ‘Biggie’ Wallace Courts in a special event on Wednesday.

New York City Councilman Robert Cornegy, who used to live in the same apartment block as Biggie, was on hand to conduct the ceremony, after previously making a promise to the tragic hip-hop star’s mother, Voletta Wallace, to find a way to properly cement his legacy.

Voletta and her grandchildren, the rapper’s daughter Tyanna and son C.J., were also in attendance for the court renaming.

It’s the second Brooklyn tribute Biggie has received this year – in March, his mentor Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs helped to retire a Brooklyn Nets basketball jersey bearing the number “72” the year of his birth, at their home arena, the Barclays Center.

Little Cease at b-ball court dedication for #BiggieSmalls #video #1010WINS pic.twitter.com/qzbIZuC8bT

— Juliet Papa (@winsjuliet) August 2, 2017

“The streets is a short stop/either you slinging crack rock or you got a wicked jump shot,”🏀

Peace 🙏🏾 #BiggieSmalls pic.twitter.com/QA1zt727Dl

— ROM (@AboveTheRom) August 3, 2017

Dave East, ASAP Ferg & More Rock #PeterPalooza2017

By: Mr. MeccaCategory: FeaturesAugust 3, 2017

Once again, Hot 97’s own underground Hip-Hop head Peter Rosenberg had a birthday. And once again, he decided to give the good people on NYC a gift with his 6^th annual Peterpalooza concert at The Knockdown Center in Maspeth NY, and as usual, the crowd was lit more than birthday-cake candles.

PG County – by way of London – native Jay IDK got the honor of starting things off and did a great job warming things up for Shady records signees Westside Gunn & Conway, who brought out a few New York notables like Brooklyn’s Skyzoo and Harlem native Smoke DZA.

The Pro Era crew came through via Kirk Knight and Nyck Caution aka Nyck @ Knight to rock the spot with bar after bar until all-star Joey Badass popped up to assist the dynamic duo with a couple of his own hits.

Apparently the word on the party got back to the Windy City, causing Chi Town sharpshooter Vic Mensa to pull up and do a joint before announcing his latest project The Autobiography, which dropped at midnight. And after Vic took his exit the main events hit the stage.

First with Nas protégé and Def Jam’s newest star, Dave East spitting bars from both Hate Me Now and Kairi Chanel much to the crowds satisfaction. No sooner had he left was the crowd did the always striving and prospering ASAP Ferg take the microphone and drop bombs on the crowd with joints Trap Lord and Always Strive and Prosper.

In the end, the crowd walked away, worn out in the best way possible after a night full of thorough Hip-Hop entertainment as Peter Rosenberg once again delivered the gift that keeps on giving.

Photos By Mic Handz

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Young Thug Fans Are Upset Over Article Singling Him Out About Lean Use

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop Rumors) Who knew Young Thug had some ride or die fans?!

While music fans usually love and praise DJ Booth for their coverage and topics, Young Thug fans aren’t too happy with one of their recent articles.

In a recent article, they focused in on Thugger’s alleged lean abuse.

Exploring lean abuse, especially that of celebrities would be reasonable, but Thugger fans felt that the article was too hard on Thugger despite it’s mention of others such as Pimp C, A$AP Yams and DJ Screw [who all passed away from complications with lean].

The article seemed to go in extremely hard on the presumed state of Thug’s heath. It’s public knowledge that lean is terrible, and a great person to be interviewed would in fact be a doctor to discuss the short and long-term affects of the drug on people’s health, butttttttt perhaps it was a bad idea to single out Young Thug in the process.

The article seemed, to many, to be a piece attacking Thugger, when it could’ve just been an informative piece to bring even more awareness about the drug’s negative effects.

What are your thoughts on the article? Should an artist be singled out to make a point?

This some weirdo s###… DJ Booth y'all trash for letting this post even go up. https://t.co/hopjsR6znP

— Skeme (@Skeme) August 1, 2017

Yeah shouldn't it be "may be" failing? A doctor can't diagnose over a photo, altho the point of the article is awesome but still…

— Marisa Mendez 🧜🏼‍♀️ (@MarisaMendez) August 2, 2017

https://twitter.com/bigracks/status/892586140959735808
https://twitter.com/scobes/status/892760982258413568
https://twitter.com/MrJimmyColtrane/status/892506591668207616
https://twitter.com/SwishaShock/status/892489319310610432

No one debates lean abuse. This article is a hit piece on an artist period. Go to rock and metal tell them don’t use coke and barbiturates

— The Wise Jedi Counselor (@Wise_Jones) August 1, 2017

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Philly Native Torrei Hart To Amber Rose: Stop Doing Interviews Drunk

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Amber Rose was recently hit with backlash after a clip circulated of her on N.O.R.E’s Drink Champs podcast saying, “a lot of the people where I’m from aren’t traditionally attractive people.”

The South Philadelphia-raised SlutWalk organizer posted a video attempting to explain her controversial comments.

“I find beauty in everyone,” said Rose. “Unfortunately, it’s not easy doing interviews and always saying things the way you really want to articulate.”

She continued, “I wasn’t saying that’s how I felt. I was saying that’s how people treated me, and it just didn’t come off properly in the interview.”

Another Philly native had some advice for Amber.

Atlanta Exes star Torrei Hart chastised Rose for her Drink Champs statements in a video uploaded to TMZ, and she did another interview with The Domenick Nati Show where the topic was brought up again.

“After that story dropped, a lot of Philly girls were reaching out to me saying, ‘Thank you for standing up for our city, thank you for standing up for us because we feel like she let us down,’” recalled Torrei. “I think people have to be more responsible with the words they choose, especially when you have a huge platform.”

The former wife of Kevin Hart also added, “Remember where you came from, humble yourself because she was discovered in a strip club. That’s no knock to her because I understand you gotta do what you gotta do to survive, but remember those are very humble beginnings. So I would just say watch the words that you choose or don’t do interviews drunk.”

While Drink Champs typically has its guests consume liquor throughout the podcast’s recording, Rose spoke about South Philadelphians not being “traditionally attractive” within the first three minutes of the episode.

French Montana Admits That Dating A Kardashian Will Eclipse Your Music

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop Rumors) Somehow rapper French Montana has bagged a number of baddies and famous women.

French recently dished to Page Six details on his chart-topping single “Unforgettable”, his horny pet monkey, and what it’s like dating famous women like Khloe Kardashian.

What French learned from dating Khloe and others like her, is that his music takes a backseat to the attention given to the “high-profile” relationship.

“Someone who’s always in the spotlight I feel like it takes the focus from what you do. When I have my experiences it always overshadows my music. Make sure that you in it for the right reasons. It’s like you are on a boat. The moment you let the water in it’s like the outside world. You just want to get on your boat and enjoy your vibe when you are with someone,” said French.

It’s clearly hard to date a Kardashian, (see Kanye West, Scott Disick, Bruce Jenner, Lamar Odom, Tyga etc).

If I was one of these rappers, I’d be trying to get the Kardashians to get their large and loyal fan bases to buy some of this music. LOL. Carry on!

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Nicki Minaj & Quavo Are Filming A Video For Your Favorite Song That You Don’t Know About!

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop Rumors) Well you know they say Quavo is the Beyonce of the Migos group (LOL), so it makes sense why his feature requests are still heavy!

The Migos have had one hell of a year collectively also.

Recently Quavo has been spotted in some pictures and videos with Nicki Minaj!

Nicki took to her Instagram to “reveal” that her and Quavo were filming a music video for a secret song that just may become your favorite track.

“Your favorite new song that you ain’t hear yet,” she said.

Nicki has been rumored to be working on new music, so maybe this collaboration will appear on her [possibly] forthcoming project.

Apparently Nicki’s longtime enemy the Queen Bee, Lil Kim is also working on a secret video. It’s interesting that Kim has Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” playing in the background. Could she have just been turning up to the song? Could she just like the track? Or could we see a verse from Kim on the remix?

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Puma Renews Partnership As Official Footwear Sponsor Of ComplexCon Hosted By Pharrell & More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: EventsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) After serving as a sponsor for the inaugural ComplexCon in 2016, Puma is returning as the official footwear for the 2017 edition of the festival.

The brand will also use the California event to tease the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Classic Puma Suede and launch new select styles of Run The Streets.

“Puma is thrilled to be the second year footwear partner at ComplexCon. We were blown away last year and are thrilled to be at it again,” says Allison Giorgio, Vice President, Marketing for PUMA North America. “We knew instantly that ComplexCon was a perfect place to be part of a conversation celebrating fashion, culture, and music and are excited to involve our consumers and ComplexCon visitors in a fun new way.”

Details surrounding Puma’s pop-up booth, merchandise, and other special announcements will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Appearances by Hip Hop acts Dave East, ASAP Twelvyy, and Sonny Digital are already expected to take place.

Previously, Puma teamed with Complex to feature Dave East in the Puma Tsugi franchise campaign, a street running sneaker anchored by brand ambassador The Weeknd.

The second annual ComplexCon is scheduled for November 4-5 in Long Beach.

Pharrell Williams, Takashi Murakami, Virgil Abloh, and Sarah Andelman were tapped to serve as official hosts for the festival.

ComplexCon mixes music performances, retail pop-up shops, video production studios, panels, art, food, brand activations, interactive technology, and more.

For further information about ComplexCon 2017 visit complexcon.com.

Vic Mensa Rates Garth Brooks, Spice Girls, Hugh Hefner, 2Pac’s Letter To Madonna & More (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Vic Mensa’s recent promotional run for The Autobiography album included the Chicago emcee taking part in Pitchfork‘s “Over/Under” video series.

The “Rage” rapper had to rate several random topics such as meditation, Garth Brooks, Six Flags, caviar, Spice Girls, and Hugh Hefner.

Mensa was specifically asked for his thoughts on Tupac Shakur’s 1995 letter to Madonna.

“2Pac’s letter to Madonna is underrated, and at the same time also overrated,” responded the Roc Nation signee. “Just because it was so truthful and they just made it into a headline.”

Vic continued, “So they probably made 2Pac, to people that didn’t read into it or don’t really know that much about him, seem like [he’s] racially shallow… So I would say 2Pac’s letter is overrated just because they’ve taken it out of context.”

The letter – written while Shakur was in jail – showed the iconic Hip Hop figure was concerned how his fans would react to him dating a white, Pop superstar.

“For you to be seen with a black man wouldn’t in any way jeopardize your career, if anything it would make you seem that much more open and exciting,” Pac wrote to Madonna. “But for me at least in my previous perception, I felt due to my ‘image’ I would be letting down half of the people who made me what I thought I was. I never meant to hurt you.”

Dave Chappelle Discusses The Difference Between The Trump & Obama Presidencies (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Dave Chappelle went from wishing President-Elect Donald Trump luck on SNL last November to apologizing in May for asking Americans to give the new Commander-In-Chief a chance.

It’s August – the effort to repeal and replace Obamacare collapsed, Special Counsel Robert Mueller is allegedly investigating members of Trump’s inner circle, and the President’s approval rating hit a new low of 33%.

So what does Chappelle now think about the current resident in the White House?

During an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the comedic giant spoke about Donald Trump.

“In the last six months, I think we’re all getting an education about the presidency,” said Chappelle. “I don’t know if I’ve ever heard, in just popular discourse, people discussing ethics this much. He’s putting all this stuff on the forefront.”

The headliner of an upcoming 16-date stand-up comedy residency at Radio City Music Hall also compared Trump to his predecessor President Barack Obama.

“I think it speaks to how effective Obama’s presidency was… Donald Trump’s the other foot – good foot, bad foot,” Chappelle offered. “I think [Trump’s] going to make a more informed and better voter. We’ll figure it out.”

The Chappelle’s Show creator continued, “He’s a polarizing dude. He’s like a bad DJ at a good party.”

French Montana Explains Spending $300,000 Of His Own Money For The Sample On “Unforgettable” (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) “Unforgettable” is unquestionably the biggest hit of French Montana’s career.

The Jungle Rules cut is a Top 5, platinum single in America.

It is also an international smash with over 20 million weekly global streams on Spotify.

French’s success with the Swae Lee-assisted song is good news because he supposedly spent a lot of money to secure a sample for the track.

“I had to pay $300,000 out of my own pocket. Not the label. Out of my own pocket, I had to pay $300,000,” the Bad Boy/Epic artist revealed to The Breakfast Club. “Then [I] go to the label and the label’s like, ‘We can only give you half of that. We never heard about paying $300,000.’ That’s what you call believing in the record.”

French explained it cost another $300,000 to shoot the music video in Kampala, Uganda.

When questioned why he went into his own pocket for $600K, the New Yorker responded, “That’s what separates certain artists. I feel like if I waited – if I waited for anything in my life – I wouldn’t be French Montana. Sometimes, you just have to take matters into your own hands.”

According to French, Bad Boy Entertainment head Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs supported his decision to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars to secure the sample for “Unforgettable.”

T.I. Talks Working On Music With Eminem & Andre 3000 (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Throughout his nearly two-decade career in the music business, Tip “T.I.” Harris has worked with numerous other rappers.

In particular, T.I. got the chance to collaborate with Hip Hop legends Eminem (“Touchdown” & “That’s All She Wrote”) and André 3000 (“Sorry”).

Montreality caught up with Tip, and the Atlanta representative spoke about his time working with the two Grammy winning emcees.

“Em is probably one of the most talented, capable, intellectual technicians of wordplay I have ever experienced,” said the Grand Hustle leader. “He’s really meticulous with his approach to how he puts his sh-t together.”

He continued, “Both times we worked, I had the opportunity to sit in there and watch him actually put this sh-t together and it was truly of another world.”

T.I. also complimented OutKast member 3 Stacks.

“Eminem and Andre 3000 are the most meticulous artists I’ve ever worked with. They are very critical of themselves,” Tip stated. “So those two guys are really up there for me”

The self-described King Of The South is prepping to release the first Hustle Gang compilation album on September 15th.

We Want Smoke will include songs featuring T.I., Young Dro, B.o.B, Trae Tha Truth, GFMBRYYCE, Tokyo Jetz, and more.

Michael Jordan Names Jordan Brand Rep Drake As His Favorite Rapper Right Now (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Back in 2015, Genius reported that Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan was still the most name-dropped basketball player in rap music.

Jordan is clearly a favorite b-ball reference for rappers. But which rhymer is the 5-time league MVP favoring at the moment?

“Right now I’m more of a Drake fan,” MJ told the children at his Flight School basketball camp.

It is not clear if Jumpman 23’s preference is based on Drizzy’s music or if it’s because the Toronto native is in business with the Air Jordan brand.

“Growing up I’m sure we all idolized this guy. He goes by the name of Michael Jordan. So today I came to Portland, and I officially became inducted into the Team Jordan family,” Drake announced at a 2013 concert.

Last year, N.O.R.E. set the internet on fire when he told a story on the Rap Radar podcast about Jordan allegedly saying “f-ck rap” at a Def Jam party in New York.

A representative for the sports icon responded to the statement by saying, “MJ wasn’t at this party, doesn’t know N.O.R.E., and is a fan of ALL music. Drake is in his brand, and Nelly is a partner of his with the Charlotte Hornets.”

N.O.R.E. fired back with visual proof that Jordan was photographed at the 2002 Mariah Carey album release event.

Michael Jordan says Drake is his favorite artist out right now. #MJFS pic.twitter.com/G3V7IXMszj

— Word On Road (@WordOnRd) August 2, 2017

Eminem’s Manager Paul Rosenberg To Take Over As CEO Of Def Jam

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Paul Rosenberg will join Rick Rubin, Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter on the list of prominent executives connected to Def Jam.

According to Variety, Rosenberg is set to take over the CEO position at the legendary record label.

Marshall “Eminem” Mathers’ longtime manager and business partner will replace Steve Bartels as Def Jam’s Chief Executive Officer in 2018.

Rosenberg has been a powerful industry insider for years.

He and Eminem co-founded Shady Records, home to Slaughterhouse, Westside Gunn, Conway, and others.

Besides the “Stan” spitter, Rosenberg also manages fellow Detroit rapper Danny Brown and New York rhymer Action Bronson.

The 46-year-old businessman will reportedly continue to serve as Eminem’s manager while he controls the reins at Def Jam.

The music company’s current roster includes 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Dave East, Fabolous, Jeezy, Kanye West, Logic, Nas, Pusha T, Vince Staples, and YG.

Lil Scrappy Responds To Footage Of Him Partying With Bobby V. & Alleged Transgender Women (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta cast member Lil Scrappy was pulled into Bobby V.’s transgender controversy.

Some media outlets posted a video of the “Sucka 4 Luv” collaborators in a room together and suggested the women present were transgender.

MyMixtapez uploaded the footage to Instagram with a caption that read, “Lil Scrappy was with Bobby V and a couple of trannys.”

Scrapp jumped on a live social media broadcast to address the entire situation.

“Y’all know me, bruh. I don’t play no motherf-cking games. I’m the first n-gga to tell y’all mothef-ckers y’all better be checking them baby pictures,” said the Crunk rapper.

He continued, “I don’t know cuz situation, what he like, what he don’t like. I ain’t never did all that. I just did music with homie. And I ain’t on here trying to talk down on another man, trying to put myself on a pedestal. Y’all know that’s just not what I do.”

Lil Scrappy went on to say he knows “when b-tches are b-tches” and that he is not a “suck n-gga.”

The self-ordained “Prince of the South” added, “Them real b-tches. They might have been ugly b-tches, but them were some real b-tches. N-ggas just come up with anything, and they wanna put me in it. Don’t drag me in that sh-t. I ain’t got nothing to do with that sh-t.”

Bobby V claimed he was being “victimized and threatened by acts of extortion” in response to allegations he ran out on a transgender prostitute after not paying her.