(AllHipHop News) Migos rapper Offset has apologized for using the word “queer” in a recent song, insisting he didn’t mean for the lyric to be interpreted as a gay slur.

The hip-hop star initially caused a stir last month when “Boss Life,” a track he recorded with Atlanta, Georgia rapper YFN Lucci, was shared online, with some people criticizing Offset for seemingly spitting a homophobic line.

On the song, he rhymes, “Pinky ring crystal clear/40k spent on a private Lear/60k solitaire/I cannot vibe with q#####.”

The controversy resurfaced earlier this week after the release of the accompanying music video, and on Thursday, Offset, real name Kiari Cephus, took to Instagram to address the backlash.

Alongside a definition of the word “queer,” which is described to mean “strange, odd,” the 26-year-old explained he has nothing but love for people from all walks of life.

“I have said before since these issues before that I got love for all people he began. “My passion for fashion has lead me to a lot of gay people around me who I have mad respect for and we are very cool so I’m not in a place where I’m hating like that.”

Offset went on to reveal he was simply looking for another word to fit in with the rhyme, and was inspired by reading an Internet example for using “queer” in a sentence, which stated, “she had a queer feeling that they were being watched.”

He continued, “When I wrote that I was thinking of words that could rhyme with the others (here, lear, solitaire, bear) and I saw this definition… and it fit what I was thinking about a stalker creepy paparazzi situation. To me that ‘queer’ I don’t mean someone who’s gay. I mean lame people who film you, post it and stalk you. Lingo that means strange or odd.”

And while he didn’t mean to offend anyone, Cardi B’s fiance ended his post by adding, “I M S O R R Y… I A P O L O G I Z E.”

It’s not the first time the members of Migos have been accused of homophobia.

Last year they appeared to slam fellow rapper iLoveMakonnen’s decision to come out as gay after expressing their surprise at fans continuing to support him, despite going public with his sexuality.

“Damn, Makonnen! They supported him?,” Quavo remarked to Rolling Stone magazine, before Offset quipped, “That’s because the world is f##ked up.”

The “Bad and Boujee” hitmakers subsequently backtracked over their comments, issuing a statement which read: “We love all people, gay or straight and we apologize if we offended anyone.”

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(AllHipHop News) A Meek Mill fan is suing the rapper after he was shot at one of his gigs.

Dylan Thomas was shot in the leg as violence broke out at Meek’s Oakdale Theater concert in Wallingford, Connecticut on 30 December, 2016, and he now claims the hip-hop star is responsible for his injuries, according to TMZ.

In his legal papers, Thomas insists the rap star should have hired more security for the show.

Two men were killed and another was injured in the shooting incident, which took place in a car park outside the Oakdale Theater after the show.

Meek was previously sued by the family of one of the men who died.

(AllHipHop News) Facebook is adding a new original talk show to the platform. Jada Pinkett Smith is hosting Red Table Talk along with her daughter Willow Smith and her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris.

“I just had to take a minute to tell you how excited I am – and Willow and my mom – how excited we are to bring to you Red Table Talk to Facebook Watch,’ said Pinkett Smith in an FB video. “We three women will sit down and discuss issues like sex, parenting, blended families, relationships, body image, fashion, beauty secrets. We’re gonna have a good time… I’ll see you in April.”

Facebook Watch, the social media outlet’s video on demand service, launched in 2017. Other programs streaming on the website include Ball in the Family, Strangers, WWE Mixed Match Challenge, and RelationShipped.

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(AllHipHop News) Colson “Machine Gun Kelly” Baker is adding another movie to his IMDb résumé. Variety reports the Cleveland native is set to play Tommy Lee in the Netflix biopic about 1980s-era rockers Mötley Crüe.

The movie is based on the 2001 autobiography The Dirt*: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band*. Jeff Tremaine (Jackass: The Movie, Bad Grandpa) is attached to direct.

“I got the movie to hire my little bro as my drum teacher. kept it in the family,” tweeted Kelly. “I WILL learn the drums and finish the new album before we start filming.”

Besides releasing the Gold-certified albums Lace Up and Bloom, MGK showed off his acting chops in films such as Beyond the Lights and T**he Land. His association with Netflix includes contributing to the song “Home” off the Bright soundtrack.

(AllHipHop News) “Y’all n-ggas still signing deals? Still? After all they done stole, for real?” raps Jay-Z on his 4:44 song “Moonlight.” The question of why musicians continue to enter into contracts with major labels has become a regular inquiry in the culture.

DJ Smallz caught up with Rich The Kid to find out why the “New Freezer” rapper decided to sign with Interscope Records. RTK claims more than one company was interested in adding him to their roster before he finally settled on the label home of Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Rae Sremmurd, Schoolboy Q, and Playboi Carti.

“Because [of] the relationship and the connection I have with the people and the staff – my A&R, the whole team, the CEO. I talk to the bosses,” explained Rich on choosing Interscope.

The Queens-born, Atlanta-bred artist/executive also leads his own label named Rich Forever Music. Famous Dex and Jay Critch are among the acts connected to the brand.

(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn emcee Joey Bada$$ is known for spitting bars on projects like 1999, B4.Da.$$, and All-Amerikkkan Badass. The 22-year-old recording artist decided to display his singing talents in triple j’s Like A Version series.

Joey covered the classic 1984 Prince song “When Doves Cry” for the Australian radio station. Instead of performing the same lyrics written by the late cultural icon, Bada$$ changed the words for “When Thugs Cry.”

In addition, the rapper also known as joZif BADMON found out this month he earned a platinum plaque for his song “Devastated.” The track’s video has collected over 22 million views on YouTube.

(AllHipHop News) By all accounts, Cardi B was one of the breakout stars of 2017. Hitting #1 on the Hot 100 chart, breaking Billboard records, and recording with top acts were just a few of the New Yorker’s memorable moments from last year.

Cardi also partnered with Jeremy Scott to be the featured performer at the Moschino designer’s annual Art Basel party. Tidal live streamed the Miami Beach event.

Additionally, the entertainment platform connected with Cardi for a documentary about her meteoric rise. I’m Here Muthaf*ckas follows the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker at her “TIDAL X: Moschino” show.

“You know that Tidal is everywhere. Just know that a colored person owns it, somebody that comes from Brooklyn, the streets,” states Cardi about the Jay-Z led company. “I’m from the streets. If he can do it, that means I can do it one day.”

Jeremy Scott makes an appearance in I’m Here Muthaf*ckas. Cardi’s “No Limit” collaborator G-Eazy shows up in the film as well.

(AllHipHop News) Migos are set to drop their third studio album Culture II on January 26. Takeoff, Offset, and Quavo did an interview with Beats 1 Radio’s Ebro Darden to talk about the project.

The Atlanta-based rap group also chatted about Pharrell producing “Stir Fry.” They then discussed the creation of the “MotorSport” single with Nicki Minaj and Cardi B.

“We were in New York when we recorded that. Murda [Beatz] was in the studio making beats and he came over and just dropped that thing off, and we went straight in,” said Quavo.

He added, “I had the song already recorded. I recorded it in New York. Everybody did their verses everywhere, so I just ended up calling Nicki like, ‘I think you should get on this record.’ She got on the record. I told Cardi, ‘I think you should get on this record.’ She said, ‘Hell yeah, it’s hard.’ She did the verse. It’s magic ever since then.”

Migos earned two Grammy nominations for this year’s ceremony. The Quality Control representatives are up for Best Rap Album (Culture) and Best Rap Performance (“Bad And Boujee”).

When asked who was there toughest competition for the Best Rap Album award, Offset insisted he’s not concerned about anyone beating his crew. Quavo later admitted Jay-Z’s 4:44 and Kendrick Lamar’s Damn had a good chance to win as well.

(AllHipHop News) Unfortunately, Yams Day 2018 was cut short after a brawl broke out at the Bronx’s New York Expo Center. According to reports, the melee included chairs being thrown and bats being used as weapons.

There were rumors circulating online that Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was somehow involved and possibly even stabbed or shot. The “Gummo” performer posted a message on social media dispelling the claims.

He wrote on Instagram:

Nothing BUT the up most RESPECT for this man. 🙏🏻 This is not about me, it’s about YAMS. People will always mix my name up with something. This is the internet and this is what comes with fame. All I can do is sit here and explain stuff to you guys. I had nothing to do with tonight’s disaster. I went live and posted it so you guys can see. THIS IS NOT ABOUT ME THIS DAY IS FOR YAMS.. Nothing but love and condolences to ASAP.

Yams Day is an annual celebration of the late A$AP Mob leader A$AP Yams. He died from a drug overdose in 2015. Partial proceeds from the concert were being donated to the Always Strive And Prosper Foundation.

The NYPD clarified that there were no reports of gunfire at the venue. Authorities did confirm a “crowd control situation” took place that night.

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(AllHipHop News) Kodak Black is in trouble again and he now has 7 more felonies to add to his rap sheet.

The rapper was arrested in Broward, Florida and slapped up with several criminal charges like two counts of possession of weapon or ammunition by a felon, grand theft of a firearm and child neglect, possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana and two counts of probation violation.

The rapper, real name Dieuson Octave, posted an Instagram Live video the authorities coming into his home and taking his phone immediately.

A person told the 20 year-old artist: “Your phone is part of this search warrant. You are not going to get your phone back.”

Kodak is presently in Broward County Detention Center, according to reports.

The problematic rapper racked up several sexual assault charges in October 2017 in South Carolina. He was already on house arrest at the time of his arrest, which was a portion of a five-year probation. He had plead no contest to robbery, false imprisonment, fleeing a law enforcement officer and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, according to UPI.

Kodak Black released Project Baby Two in August to the delight of his fans.

(AllHipHop News) Snoop Dogg is the subject of a new Netflix documentary chronicling his charitable activities with the Snoop Youth Football League

“Coach Snoop” is an 8 episode series, concentrating on the Long Beach rapper’s time on the field, as he coaches a team of teenagers in the Snoop Youth Football League.

“Music gave me the power to create a football league. But football is taking me to places that music could have never taken me to,” Snoop Dogg explained.

“Coach Snoop” launches globally on Netflix February 2, 2018.

(AllHipHop News) The NBA continues to tap into the creativity of rapper Pharrell Williams for the 2018 All-Star festivities.

Pharrell and N.E.R.D. have been announced as the entertainment for this year’s Halftime Show.

Former Black Eyed Peas member Fergie will sing the National Anthem for the United States, while the Barenaked Ladies will vocalize the Canadian National Anthem.

The news marks Pharrell second high profile deal with the NBA and All-Star Weekend.

Migos hit single “Stir Fry,” which Pharrell produced, has been named the official song of All-Star Weekend.

(AllHipHop News) A nasty lawsuit has broken out between two producers, who are fighting over royalties earned from a couple of 50 Cent’s biggest hits.

According to a lawsuit filed in New York, producers Phillip “Bang Out” Pitts and Teraike “C. Styles” Crawford are in a legal tussle over the production credits for “Disco Inferno” and “In My Hood” from Fif’s#### album The Massacre.

Pitts signed an agreement with Dangerous LLC back in 2004.

Pitts claims his arrangement with the company gave Dangerous the rights to 100% of his productions, in return for a payment of royalties.

According to Pitts, he is supposed to receive a guaranteed 1% of the earnings Dangerous collected on behalf of his compositions.

According to Pitts, he was never recognized as a producer, and C. Styles claimed to have made the tracks, in order to claim credit to get royalties that rightfully belonged to Pitts.

In addition to 50 Cent, Pitts maintains he produced tracks for Avant and Lloyd Banks without being properly attributed or paid for his work.

According to the lawsuit, the two men agreed to a release in July 2006, but Dangerous LLC was still obligated to pay the royalties for the music Pitts produced.

“Despite repeated demands to receive payment and an accounting from Dangerous, Pitts has never received any royalties for the two huge selling and streamed songs by 50 Cent nor So Many Ways by Avant, all of which have certainly generated large sums of money,” Pitts’ lawyer wrote in the lawsuit.

Pitts is seeking at least $500,000 in damages.

Neither 50 Cent or G-Unit is named in the lawsuit.

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(AllHipHop News) Rap star Gucci Mane may have a limited filmography, but that is about to change.

The rapper, who has bit roles in movies like “Spring Breakers” and “Birds Of A Feather” is about to be the star of his own flick.

According to Gucci, his best-selling book “The Autobiography of Gucci Mane” will be turned into a movie.

While the Atlanta Trapstar did not reveal any more details, he confirmed the project was underway via Twitter.

“The Autobiography of Gucci Mane” was released in September of 2017, to critical acclaim.

The autobiography chronicles Gucci’s rise from the streets of Atlanta, his multiple prison stints and his return to the top of the hip-hop charts.