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The Global Impact, Innovation, Influence and Legacy of Michael Prince Johnson’s Music

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

World-renowned musician and DJ Michael Prince Johnson has released his album, “The Legacy of Black African Civilizations,” offering proof of his diverse talents as a composer, musician, producer, and storyteller. The album features the Afro-House genre through 10 standout songs, including radio hits such as “The Legacy of Black African Civilizations,” “Kemet and Nubia: The Twin Kingdoms,” “Nok to Kush: The African Pioneers,” “Zulu Empire,” “The Land of Punt and Carthage,” “The Kingdom of Aksum,” “Mali Empire and Songhai Empire,” “Great Zimbabwe,” “Ghana Empire (A.K.A. Awkar),” and ” The Kingdom of Benin.” The album celebrates the amazing history and achievements of Africa’s most important civilizations.

Johnson’s music has garnered global acclaim, captivating over 500 million listeners across 160 countries through 3000 radio stations. He consistently secures top positions on radio charts, sharing recognition with iconic artists like Prince, Madonna, and Michael Jackson.

His influence extends worldwide, receiving acclaim from prestigious publications and being featured on BBC Music Spotify Playlist and News 18 Hindi, reaching over 1 billion viewers.

He has made history among Austrian artists, bands, and DJs by having the most songs played on top U.S. mainstream and independent radio stations.

Johnson’s music has garnered worldwide radio airplay and reached #1 on the charts of various stations, including in the US: WRRN Greatest Hits 92 Gold,

102.7 KIIS FM, 89.1 Ken’s FM, 562 Live ASCAP, BMS Radio Network ASCAP; in the  UK:  BBC  Radio  1;  in  Canada:  Bounce  Radio  CKX-FM  96.1  BOB  FM;  in Australia: 89.3 LAFM; in Austria: Ö3, FM4, Ö1, and MyTuner Radio (Global).

With critical acclaim from prestigious publications, Johnson’s career includes over 70 albums and more than 600 songs released since 2007, with millions of streams on Apple Music. All of his albums and songs are self-produced, composed, arranged, performed, and mixed, adding to the popularity of his music. His compositions include diverse themes including African history, sociology, psychology, love stories, and contemporary issues, earning him the title “The King Of Instrumental Storytelling.” Globally recognized as one of the world’s most prolific instrumentalists, musicians, composers, and singer-songwriters, he is Austria’s most successful international artist. Johnson’s music is critically acclaimed and recognized for its quality, versatility, creativity, innovation, beauty, and complexity.

Johnson’s global influence is widely recognized, earning accolades from reputable publications such as The Source, AllHipHop, The Hype Magazine, HipHopSince1987, We Rave You, and LA Weekly. He is also widely recognized as “The Inventor, The King of Kalimba and Shekere DJ Performance.” Renowned for his electrifying live performances, Johnson seamlessly integrates live kalimba, shekere, and vocal with a DJ set with a 24-channel live mixer. His concerts are categorized into ‘Live Acts,’ ‘Live Music,’ and ‘Live Instrumental DJ Acts,’ highlighting the unique nature of his performances as both a live musician and a DJ.

Johnson has performed at iconic international venues such as Space Ibiza, Fabric, and Avalon, as well as within the Austrian music scene with appearances at Club U4 and Volksgarten Club. He has captivated audiences at major festivals like the Danube Island Festival and earned recognition from highly respected cultural institutions, including Viennese City Hall, and ORF Radio Culture House. Johnson has showcased his music at historically significant Austrian landmarks such as Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, and luxury hotels like Hotel Hilton, Vienna Marriott Hotel, Austria-Trend Hotel, and Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna. He performs his original music productions in instrumental hip-hop, subgenres of EDM, and African World Music.

Johnson distinguishes himself as a kalimba and shekere soloist by exclusively performing his compositions. Johnson’s solo kalimba and shekere performances showcase his unique musical voice and creative vision. Drawing inspiration from diverse influences, Johnson’s kalimba and shekere compositions blend African music, jazz, and contemporary sounds, creating a rich and emotionally resonant musical fusion. In his solo performances with kalimba and shekere, Johnson takes audiences on a captivating journey of discovering new music and meaningful messages.

As the world’s most prolific DJ/Producer with numerous studio albums and original releases, Johnson also holds the distinction of being Austria’s most prolific black African and Austrian instrumentalist musician, composer, singer- songwriter, recording artist, and DJ/Producer. His pioneering legacy as the first black African and Austrian instrumentalist musician to achieve global recognition inspires aspiring artists worldwide, breaking barriers and reshaping contemporary music, African World music, and African contemporary music with each innovative and creative effort. His albums include “African History Vol.1,” “The Legacy of Black African Civilizations,” “History of Epidemics Vol.1 & Vol.2,” “Michaela Queenie Johnson,” “Rock Crystal Vol.2 & Vol.3,” “Street Of Danger Vol.1,” and “72 Diamonds Vol.4,” have titles with meaningful and educational messages that show the richness of his artistry.

Notable songs such as “Kemet – Egypt Mean the Place of Black African People,” “Cover Up of the Accomplishments of Black Africans,” “The Legacy of  Black  African  Civilizations,”   “Nok  to  Kush:  The  African  Pioneers,”  “Mali Empire and Songhai Empire,” “Zulu Empire,” “History of Epidemics,” “War Produced The Death and Destruction,” “Love Does Not Harm Anyone,” “Importance Of Nature,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” etc. Johnson founded the music duo group The 72 Diamonds with his wife, Michaela Queenie Johnson. Michaela’s contributions as co-composer, co-producer, and co-manager further enrich their collaborative achievements legacy.

Johnson’s contributions extend beyond mainstream recognition. His work is celebrated for its meaningful themes, cultural significance, and innovative approach, making his legacy impactful in ways that surpass typical popular acclaim. Johnson’s influence delves into deep artistic and cultural expressions, distinguishing him from the mainstream focus of other iconic artists.

Johnson is considered one of the world’s greatest, or the greatest, player of the kalimba and shekere. He is the founder and owner of Austria’s most successful international independent and artist-run record label, known as WorldOceanMusicGroup.com. Be among the first to experience “The Legacy of Black African Civilizations.” For additional details about the album, visit www.worldoceanmusicgroup.com. The album is available on all digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, and SoundCloud.

Foolio’s Funeral: Friends & Family Sing Yungeen Ace Diss During Service

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Foolio was fatally shot at a Holiday Inn in Tampa, Florida on June 23 as he was celebrating his 26th birthday.

Friends and family had a chance to say their goodbyes at his recent funeral service in his hometown of Jacksonville, where they happily sang Foolio’s Yungeen Ace diss, “When I See You.” Footage of the unconventional sing-a-long started making the rounds on social media on Sunday (July 7).

“Went out to eat on his birthday (six),” one woman raps in the clip. “Four shot, three dead in the worst way (damn)/He kept dissin’ on me (what happened?)/Now we smokin’ 23.”

The beef between Foolio and Yungeen Ace stretches back years. Hours after the former’s murder, Yungeen Ace, dropped a video for “Do it.” Although the track doesn’t mention Foolio by name or his death, the video for the song is eerily reminiscent of the events that unfolded at the hotel, including several masked individuals mowing down a man in what appears to be a hotel parking lot.

Yungeen Ace, Foolio and their respective gangs, Ace’s Top Killers (ATK) and Kill Them All (KTA), have been feuding since roughly 2015. At least seven Jacksonville rappers have been killed, and both Yungeen Ace and Foolio were shot at various times during the war.

As Foolio referenced in “When I See You,” Yungeen Ace and three others—including his brother Trevon Bullard—were celebrating a birthday in June 2018, when someone opened fire on their car. Bullard and two others were killed, including Ace’s brother, while the rapper managed to survive after being shot eight times. In 2021, Foolio was grazed by a bullet and targeted in another shooting last year. He was hit in the foot and, in fact, was still in a walking boot in recent Instagram photos.

Obviously, Foolio didn’t survive the latest shooting. So far, police Tampa police have yet to release information on possible suspects. In the meantime, someone in charge of Foolio’s Instagram account has been taunting Yungeen Ace, continuing their contentious and fatal feud.

On June 28, Yungeen Ace dropped a new song and video for “Game Over” on his YouTube channel in which he (once again) seems to be dissing Foolio. Yungeen Ace plugged the video and song on Instagram and someone using Foolio’s account instantly labeled it “trash,” although the comment has since been deleted. Yungeen Ace replied, “You still f###### with me dude? I love you 4EVA.”

The bizarre exchanges left many of their fans confused. Some actually believed Foolio was still alive, while others assumed his family was running promo from his Instagram page to help pay for his funeral costs.

Eddie Murphy Reveals Unconventional Funeral Wishes

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Eddie Murphy has shared his unconventional wish for the end of his life: no funeral.

During an interview with reporter Kevin McCarthy on Instagram, the comedian revealed his desire for a private and quiet departure.

“My family and friends know I don’t want a funeral when I die,” Eddie Murphy stated firmly.

In a light-hearted moment, he quipped that if any event were to be held, it should feature the ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ theme song to elicit smiles.

“That’s just a joke ’cause I’m never having a funeral. I mean, I’m gonna die like everyone else. But (my loved ones) know…no funeral. Just let me go quietly,” Eddie Murphy said.

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The actor, who recently turned 63, is promoting the fourth installment of the “Beverly Hills Cop
series, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” which is now streaming on Netflix.

Despite his many roles in other popular movies, such as “Coming to America,” “Dr. Dolittle,” and voicing Donkey in “Shrek,” it is his portrayal of the street-smart cop, Axel Foley, that continues to resonate with fans.

During the interview, Murphy addressed the comparison many fans and media have made between his character, Foley and the legendary spy, James Bond.

“I’ve been asked how I feel about playing ‘the Black James Bond,'” he chuckled. “I tell them I don’t need to be some Black James Bond. I have Axel Foley and he has theme music and everything.”

By foregoing a traditional funeral, Murphy aims for a more subdued farewell, preferring to leave quietly without the customary ceremonies.

E-40 Scolds Man For Mistaking Him For Fat Joe: “Do Your Homework!”

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

In the era of TikTok and Instagram, content is king. A purported comedian who gets attention by misidentifying celebrities on camera might have just started an entire war with the Bay Area. On Saturday (July 6), a clip of E-40 walking through what looks like some kind of convention center started making the rounds. The perpetrator holding the camera says, “I knew that was you, bro. Fat Joe! Fat Joe, bro! You ain’t Fat Joe?”

E-40, looking thoroughly confused, replies, “No. You calling me Fat Joe? You a comedian. … You know that’s childish, right? Come on, man. When was you born? 2024? Get the f### outta here, man. That’s childish. Do your homework.” Forty Water then walks off as the comedian stays behind to explain what just happened to an onlooker.

Fat Joe hopped in the comment section of The Hip Hop Wolf’s Instagram account and wrote, “F### these clout chasers. E-40 a man of respect,” which elicited hundreds of likes.

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For the uninitiated, E-40 (real name Earl Stevens) hails from Vallejo, California. He initially gained fame as a member of The Click, which he formed with his cousin B-Legit and his siblings D-Shot and Suga-T.

E-40’s solo career took off with the release of his debut album Federal in 1993, and he continued to rise in popularity with subsequent albums such as In a Major Way (1995) and Tha Hall of Game (1996). Known for integrating his Bay Area slang into his rhymes, his innovative flow and business acumen, E-40 has been a pivotal figure in the Bay Area rap scene for decades and has released over 20 studio albums throughout his career.

Apart from his music career, E-40 is also recognized for his entrepreneurial ventures. He’s invested in various businesses, including a line of wines and spirits, and has been involved in several food-related enterprises. His influence extends beyond music; he’s appeared in films and television shows, further solidifying his status as a cultural icon. E-40’s longevity and adaptability in the music industry have made him a respected and enduring figure in Hip-Hop—just not to this comedian, apparently.

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Missy Elliott Brings Ciara, Busta Rhymes & Her Dog On Nationwide Tour

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Missy Elliott is finally setting out on her first-ever headlining tour, Out of This World: The Missy Elliott Experience. The tour kicked off Thursday at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The rap star’s trek on the road comes after she delayed touring multiple times to care for her cherished dog Hoodie, who passed away last November.

“I stayed home a lot because I didn’t want to go out on the road, and something happened,” Elliott told PEOPLE. “He was 17 and lived a long, happy life.”

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Hoodie’s passing left a void, but Elliott’s close friend and fellow musician Ciara spurred her into reconsidering her decision.

“So I said, ‘Okay, now I can leave the house without having to worry about anything,'” Elliott recalled. “So Ciara and my dog played a big influence in me making the decision to go out.”

The Grammy Award-winning rapper will be bringing along her other dog, Miss Fendi Dior, for the 24-city tour.

“She’s six years old,” Elliott said. “So she’s got her clothes ready to go out on the road with us. It’ll be fun, fun.”

Throughout the tour, cities such as Las Vegas, Boston, New York City and Los Angeles will witness Elliott’s electrifying performances. Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland will join her on stage.

Chet Hanks Calls for Love After Racists Hijack “White Boy Summer”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Chet Hanks, son of famed actor Tom Hanks, has forcefully denounced the appropriation of his “White Boy Summer” term by white supremacist groups, which he claims has distorted its original, playful intent.

The rapper, who created the phrase in 2021 after titling a song “White Boy Summer,” says it was intended as a light-hearted celebration of diversity and interracial admiration.

Instead, it has been co-opted into a racially charged slogan.

“White Boy Summer was created to be fun, playful, and a celebration of fly white boys who love beautiful queens of every race,” Hanks, 33, wrote on social media.

He further condemned any use of the phrase to promote hate or violence, stating, “Anything else that it has been twisted into to support any kind of hate or bigotry against any group of people is deplorable and I condemn it.”

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The term initially gained traction on social media, with Hanks urging his followers to “tag a REAL Vanilla king.”

Despite his intentions, the phrase was ridiculed online, with critics pointing out its awkward and potentially problematic connotations.

“Someone tell Chet Hanks that we’re already several thousand years into a white boy summer,” one comment read, encapsulating the tongue-in-cheek backlash.

With the catchphrase now tainted by association with extremist groups, Hanks is adamant about reclaiming its intended meaning.

He explained that “White Boy Summer” was designed to mirror Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer,” promoting inclusivity and interracial relationships over divisive rhetoric.

“I hope that we all can spread love to each other and treat each other with kindness and dignity,” he added.

EXCLUSIVE: Erica Banks Wants To Make A “Rich Baby Daddy” Type Collaboration With SZA

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Exclusives

Erica Banks and SZA could join forces together soon and create a club-ready collaboration akin to Drake’s “Rich Baby Daddy” featuring Sexyy Red, if it’s left up to the Houston-bred rapper.

During an exclusive interview with AllHipHop at the 2024 BET Awards, the “On His Face” hitmaker revealed her deep love and reverence for the Top Dawg Entertainment vocalist. In the process, Banks explained why she would pass up opportunities to collaborate with the likes of artists such as Béyonce, Doja Cat, Muni Long and more, who were nominated in the Best Female Pop Artist category at the BET Awards, in order to work with SZA.

“SZA for sure,” Banks replied when asked who she’d work with first. “Really. I love her so much. I love them all actually. I love the whole list you just read, but if I had to just go who first to work with it would definitely be SZA.”

Bank went on to describe when she first fell in love with SZA, remarking on what initially drew her to the “Kill Bill” vocalist’s music, and her overall aura as well.

“I fell in love with SZA when she drops her CTRL album,” she said. “I fell in love with ‘CTRL’ and I just feel like she has this soft, pure vibe about herself. I’ve never met her, but I would love to meet her and get a chance to work with her and make a song that the whole world would love.”

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Banks’ dream collaboration could become a reality sooner rather than later, considering the success SZA’s collaborations with rappers in the past has generated. Notably, her feature on Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” quickly took over social media, ultimately reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning widespread radio airplay. Her collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on “All the Stars” for the Black Panther film soundtrack was another major success, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and amassing over 800 million streams on Spotify. More recently, SZA’s feature on Travis Scott’s “K-POP” also garnered significant attention, entering the Hot 100 and rapidly climbing streaming charts. In essence, history tells us this pair could definitely craft a crow-favorite hit by combining Banks’ spicy lyricism and kinky concepts with SZA’s dreamy vocals and twisted perspective.

Watch the full interview above.

Nicki Minaj’s Ex-Manager Apologizes For Recent Spat Over Lil Kim

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Nicki Minaj‘s ex-manager, Deb Antney, issued an apology to her former client and fans for recently stirring up some unwanted drama. Taking to Instagram on Saturday (July 6), Antney shared a clip of a packed crowd during a stop on the Pink Friday 2 World Tour.

She wrote in the caption, “1/4 of the crowd Hard work pays off I love u so much i’m am always proud at every show amongst other things i will admit i gonna let u grow u but u will always be my baby i’m always here good bad and indifference sorry people @nickiminaj #4life #heavyonit.”

Antany received an outpouring of love in the comment section from some of Minaj’s most ardent supporters, who applauded her for simply having the rapper’s back. As one wrote, “No need to apologize!!! You did what you did out of LOVE even if mother wasn’t feeling it. Only you and her know the type of bond y’all have. I minded my business because I KNEW you weren’t going anywhere… Much love & blessings to you for protecting and loving our Queen.”

Another said, “Deb and Onika u are family. Nothing will ever change that. A mama Bear always try to protect their baby. That’s what you have always done . You heard Nicki on that live you not just her industry Mama . U are her second Mother. She appreciates you . The barbs appreciate you . You have been there from the beginning . Family before anything. We love both of you. Two Queens . True love never dies it just gets stronger.”

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Nicki Minaj berated Antney on social media last week for trying to make peace with Lil Kim despite her resistance to the idea. During a recent interview, Antney asked if she ever reached out to Lil Kim or Cardi B to try and make amends with her.

“I think that we all would love to see that but people would have to be willing to do that,” she explained. “And to be perfectly honest with you, and [Nicki Minaj] gonna kill me for saying even this, but I did reach out to Kim.”

Nicki Minaj responded with a contentious post, blasting Antney for going public. Minaj admitted she was furious when she learned Antney extended the olive branch to Lil Kim, insisting people would believe she did it on her behalf.

“Deb, Isn’t it funny how you left out the biggest part of the story?” Minaj began. “I didn’t ask you to do a THING! You told me AFTER THE FACT & I SCREAMED ON YOU & told you if you reach out to ppl now that you’re being seen around me, they will THINK it’s coming FROM ME so to NEVER do that again w/o discussing it with me FIRST. I said I’d never want that & that now she’d think that message came from me which is not cool.”

Minaj then revealed Antney suggested Lim Kim and Foxy Brown join her Pink Friday 2 Tour.  She continued, “HIGHEST GROSSING TOUR BY A FEMALE RAPPER IN HISTORY. Currently top 10 in history. Competing for TOP 3 in history when the tour is done. You laughed it off & said her & foxy should come out I said no I’d only want foxy to come out on stage with me, she’s like family to me. No disrespect.”

Furthermore, Minaj also accused Antney of using the Lil Kim story and her name for attention. “Stop using my name for clickbait in 2024. We get it!!!!! I’m dat btch!!!!!!” she added. “How dare you? Interviews? Chiiiiiiiiiiiiii WOO WEE!!!!! This world, man, this world. Love yourself deeply.”

Megan Thee Stallion Accused Of Having 30 Million Bought Streams

By: illseedCategory: Rumors

It looks like we have some trouble in paradise! The word on the street is that Roc Nation purchased 30 million streams for Megan Thee Stallion‘s new album. How did this happen?

Well, let’s discuss it. First of all, she burst onto the scene with her latest project titled Megan, which had roughly 71 million streams globally. On the Fourth of July, it had the biggest debut of all her albums with just two days of tracking. But, those numbers did not hold up!

There was some sort of filtering on the streams, removing upwards of 30 million. This put her album back to the number 30 spot! They are saying that all of these streams were faked to boost her numbers. I like Megan! I really do! But, I hope this is not what’s happening. However, there are quite a few reports that suggest that’s what’s occurring.

Look at what I found and you tell me what you think.

I wonder how this will pan out? Thoughts? Does this matter? As you think, listen to the album, Megan!

Eddie Murphy Hopes For Comedic Grandchild Through Martin Lawrence’s Daughter

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Eddie Murphy has expressed his hopes for his family’s future as his son Eric, dating Jasmin Page—the daughter of fellow comedian Martin Lawrence—could potentially expand the family tree.

The seasoned actor and comedian, now 63, shared his thoughts about the prospective grandchild during an interview on CBS Mornings, highlighting the intertwined legacies of two comedy icons.

“They’re both beautiful, they look amazing together,” Eddie Murphy said of the couple, emphasizing the excitement surrounding Eric’s relationship with Jasmin.

He humorously speculated on the possibility of a future grandchild inheriting comedic genes from both families.

“And it’s funny, everybody’s like, ‘What is that baby gonna be funny?’ Our gene pool is gonna make this funny baby,” Eddie Murphy joked.

Eddie Murphy, who has ten children and one grandchild, is no stranger to expanding family dynamics.

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His lineage includes son Eric with former girlfriend Paulette McNeely, son Christian with ex-girlfriend Tamara Hood, daughters Bella, Zola, Shayne, and Bria, and son Myles with ex-wife Nicole Mitchell Murphy.

Additionally, he shares daughter Angel with Spice Girl Mel B and two children—son Max and daughter Izzy—with fiancée Paige Butcher.

In 2019, Murphy experienced the joys of grandparenthood for the first time when Myles welcomed a daughter, Evie Isla.

Now, he sees the potential for another grandchild, this time with intriguing connections to the comedic world.

Jasmin, daughter of Martin Lawrence and his ex-wife, producer Patricia Southall, has found herself in the spotlight with Eric, creating a media buzz around their relationship.

Murphy added, “If they ever get married and have a child, I am expecting the child to be funny.”

Busta Rhymes Goes Off On Concertgoers Using Phones As Part Of ESSENCE Fest Rant

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Busta Rhymes shook the stage up, literally, at the 30th anniversary ESSENCE Fest concert in New Orleans earlier this weekend.

In addition to hosting the reunion of Cash Money’s Hot Boys, ESSENCE Fest also brought out the New York MC for his inaugural appearance at the weekend-long event. At one point during his set, Busta stopped the music and addressed the crowd, demanding everyone rise to their feet and even directly calling concertgoers out for sitting down.

“Hey, yo, f##k them camera phones too,” Busta Rhymes said.

“Let’s get back to interacting like humans. Put them weird ass devices down. I ain’t from that era. Them s##ts don’t control the soul. F##k your phone. Excuse me gentlemen. Thank you very much. I won’t point every last one of y’all out until y’all ass is up.”

He continued, “Thirty three years of doing this s##t. I ain’t used to. N###as sitting down at my show, I don’t give a f##k. All age groups. Get your ass up! I see you beautiful queen. Get up too.”

As Busta continued, he remarked on what he described as his “zero tolerance” policy for lack luster energy.

“F##k going on. Everybody up Top too, get your big head a#### up,” he said. “Look, the reason why there will be zero tolerance for b####### energy in here is because this is my first time in New Orleans at the f###ing 30 years anniversary of Essence Fest. This is my first time. This is my brother first time, and it’s my other brother. First time. That’s right. Make me feel like we home.”

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Video of Busta’s outburst to the crowd quickly generated traction on social media, with a version of the video circulation on Twitter attracting well over a million views essentially overnight. Additionally, the reactions from his fans and viewers of the ESSENCE Fest stream poured in as the video began going viral.

Many users sided with Busta, citing the crowd’s mid energy as the source of his frustration.

“I been to well over 100 rap shows. Busta and Red/Meth are the greatest hip-hop performers living. Sad to see this new generation not appreciate their greatness the way others genre’s do for their legends,” a Twitter user remarked in a tweet.

However, some users suggested the artist is to blame for a low vibrational crowd.

“Missy Elliot was down bad at the Essence a few years ago. I thought it was the crowd, but Ms. Badu hit the stage, and IT WENT DOWN. It’s the artist, not the audience,” another user wrote in a tweet.

Also, weather apparently played a major factor in the turnout for Busta’s performance, according to concertgoers.

“For context, there was damn near a hurricane outside of the stadium. That is why there were only like 400 people in there 😂 Also, don’t judge a short clip, it was light-hearted, and he put on an amazing set. My section had a ball,” the user tweeted.

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Nick Cannon Defends Ballsy Decision To Insure Testicles For $10 Million

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Nick Cannon has defended insuring his testicles for a staggering $10 million, igniting waves of reaction among fans and media spectators alike.

Cannon, a father of 12, revealed the unusual insurance policy last month.

He is trying to convince skeptics that his decision is as reasonable as that of other celebrities who insure their prized physical assets.

In an interview with “Entertainment Tonight,” the 43-year-old American TV personality known for hosting “America’s Got Talent” explained, “I had to insure my most valuable assets. Because you hear about all these different celebrities insuring their legs… so I was like, ‘Hey, well, I got to insure my most valuable body part.'”

Nick Cannon’s logic sparked curiosity and amusement across the entertainment world.

He joined a list of famous figures who have taken out exorbitant insurance policies on their bodies, including J. Lo, who reportedly had her bottom insured for $28 million and Tina Turner, who did the same for her legs with a $3.2 millioin policy.

Despite the unusual move, Nick Cannon denied that the insurance policy indicated plans for expanding his already large family.

He emphasized, “(I’m) just making sure nothing goes wrong,” putting to rest rumors that he intended to have more children in the near future.

Nick Cannon’s family life has always been a topic of interest, given his colorful history and the range of women with whom he has had children.

He shares 13-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with iconic singer Mariah Carey, his ex-wife.

Bri Tiesi is the mother of his son Legendary, he has three with Brittany Bell, three with Abby De La Rosa, two with Alyssa Scott and one with LaNisha Cole.

In a 2022 interview with People, Cannon expressed his joy in fatherhood, stating, “Every day I just wake up excited as a father. I’m so excited about all my kids. Constantly, from every aspect of it. From them getting citizen of the month awards in the first grade to the birth of the new ones.”

Azealia Banks Trashes Claims She Was Evicted From Florida Home: “Landlord Is A Drunk”

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Azealia Banks denied claims she was evicted from her Florida home in an Instagram post on Friday (July 5). After the news started circulating on social media, Banks fired back, “Umm this is a lie. Lmao these miami landlords be deesssepperaaaate. I’ve already moved CXQ HQ to 7995 SW 154th Terrace Palmetto Bay, FL, 33157.

“Lmao why do these tostones grease bathing white wannabes in Miami really think I’m gonna play with them? Pop Tingz better correct that s###. You can search the public record…There is no eviction ordered by any court. The landlord is a drunk with H Pylori who has been menacing me the entire time I lived there. Sis had her husband come in to the house under some guise of fixing broken outlets.”

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Banks’ account contradicts what the paperwork says. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Isis Claro asked a Florida court for a final judgment of possession in a complaint against Banks for failure to pay rent on Tuesday (July 2).

“This eviction was filed because Tenant owes Plaintiff’s past due rent,” Claro’s motion read. “Defendant filed an Answer thereby preventing a clerk’s default; however, Defendant failed to deposit rent into the Court Registry. Florida Statutes specifically state that in an action by the landlord for possession of a dwelling unit, if the tenant interposes any defense other than payment, including but not limited to the defense of a defective 3-day notice, the tenant shall pay into the registry of the court the accrued rent as alleged in the complaint.”

The motion continued, “Failure of the tenant to pay the rent into the registry of the court or to file a motion to determine the amount of rent to be paid into the registry within 5 days … after the date of service of process constitutes an absolute waiver of the tenant’s defenses other than payment. And the landlord is entitled to an immediate default judgment for the removal of the tenant.”

Diddy’s Son Compared To Famous Father For Taking Sexualized Photos Of His Girlfriend

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Diddy‘s son King Combs stirred up some controversy on Friday (July 5) after posting several sexualized photos of his girlfriend on Instagram.

While there were several positive comments, some wondered why he’d be so daring to share a picture of himself taking an intimate photo of his girlfriend considering the seemingly endless sexual assault allegations against his father. Comments like “if ‘smh’ was a person, “just like your dad smh” and “the camera is wild bold” started littering the post, although they were peppered in between other comments defending him.

The comments were even worse on other social media platforms that re-posted King Combs’ photos. One said, “He objectifies this girl and yall call it goals. I see a lot of his father’s qualities in him,” while another said, “Second picture is very insensitive, especially with everything going on with his family presently!” Yet another added, “The boy is infatuated with the body and uses her physical appearance to boost his ego, the woman on the other hand loves the money and access that comes with being ‘in the family’ they deserve each other.”

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While King Combs hasn’t been implicated in any crimes related to his famous father, he was seen outside Diddy’s Los Angeles mansion following a raid by Homeland Security agents in March. Both King Combs and his brother Justin were handcuffed and escorted from the property during the raid, which was part of an investigation into alleged sex trafficking activities. The federal agents used significant force, including weapons and helicopters, which reportedly left the entire Combs family “traumatized” by the experience​.

The raid resulted in a chaotic scene, with belongings scattered throughout the mansion as agents searched for evidence. Despite the dramatic show of force, no arrests were made at the time. Diddy’s lawyer criticized the raid as an excessive use of military-level force, particularly concerning the treatment of Diddy’s children and household staff.

After the raid, both of Diddy’s son returned briefly to collect their belongings before leaving the property, possibly to avoid further distress​. However, Diddy has decided to sell the home. According to reports, he’s seeking roughly $70 million for the Holmby Hills neighborhood estate. The Bad Boy Records founder bought the mansion for $40 million just this year.

The feds targeted his lavish residences as part of a sex trafficking investigation. Diddy’s lawyer Aaron Dyer condemned the raids, saying, “There was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs’ residences,” Dyer said. “There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated. Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.”

He continued, “This unprecedented ambush — paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence — leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits. There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name.”

Megan Thee Stallion Prioritizes Mental Health Over Public Perception

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Megan Thee Stallion has taken a crucial step back to safeguard her mental well-being amidst rising fame.

As the spotlight grew brighter, the Hip-Hop sensation realized the importance of setting personal boundaries to balance her public and private life.

“In my earlier come-up days, it was definitely easier to show up as myself because I really didn’t understand being famous,” Megan told L’Officiel USA. “I didn’t understand not giving all of yourself to everybody all the time. I didn’t understand boundaries. I didn’t have any boundaries. I was just living. And as I keep growing, I understand, Okay, y’all don’t need all of this all the time. I could still be me, but there does need to be a respect level that I have for myself.”

Facing the harsh realities of fame, the ‘Savage’ rapper has also been working on caring less about public opinion and more about self-acceptance.

“I don’t even want to care who hates me, really. What I should be focusing on is the love that I do receive,” she emphasized. “That’s what I’m trying to get better about now. Everything is not going to be great all the time. If I’m going to be here for the cheers, I got to be here for the boos.”

She realized juggling the desire to be liked by everyone was an impossible feat.

“You want to be well liked by everyone. You want to be the baddest, you want to be the best, but you want to do it the right way. I did have to learn that there is no right way. Whoever you are, be that,” Megan Thee Stallion reasoned.

Eminem Pushes Back “Tobey” Video–But Rewards Stans With Sneak Peek

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Eminem was planning on dropping his next video from The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), “Tobey,” but ran into a delay. On Friday (July 5), he updated those awaiting its arrival with a tweet, writing, “The Tobey video is not completed- new date Monday 7/8. Here’s a peek in the meantime!!! Sorry 4 the delay.”

Directed by frequent collaborator Cole Bennett, the video (or at least the sneak peak) seems like a straightforward affair, much like the song itself. More lyrically-focused than its “Houdini” predecessor, the track puts Big Sean, Babytron and Eminem’s rhyming skills firmly in the spotlight.

Eminem released the audio for “Tobey” on July 2. For Eminem’s verse, he revisits the 2023 controversy involving Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five member Melle Mel.

“Yet here I sit on your list though at five (Hm), which still was fine/But just know inside, to me, that s###’s hilarious, so when I (Haha)/Get dissed though and by a pioneer/Who was one of the reasons why I am here/They tell me I should just let that s### go and slide (Why?)/’Melle Mel shouldn’t get no reply’ (Why?) ‘That man is a legend,’ b####, so am I (Haha, yeah).”

The feud between Melle Mel and Eminem escalated last year, when Em responded to Melle Mel’s previous comments in which he suggested that Slim Shady’s success was largely due to his race. In a scathing verse on the track “Realest” featuring Ez Mil, Eminem addressed these claims head-on, stating that while his skin color has been a topic of discussion, it hasn’t guaranteed his success. He also took a direct jab at Melle Mel, referring to him as a “juice head” whose “brain is half destroyed” due to steroid use​.

Melle Mel didn’t take the comments lightly and fired back with his own diss track, but it was met with mixed reviews. Critics and fans alike felt that Melle Mel’s response lacked the punch and creativity needed to effectively counter Eminem’s sharp lyrics. The back-and-forth not only reignited discussions about race and recognition Hip-Hop but also highlighted the generational divide within the genre.

Melle Mel ultimately expressed regret over dissing Eminem. As he wrote in a statement last August, “In light of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, my original intention was to contribute an engaging and enjoyable endeavor to enrich the cultural landscape. Regrettably, my response fell short in its execution, and I accept full responsibility for the misjudgment. I acknowledge that my perspective was ill-conceived and I am prepared to take ownership of this oversight.”

Missy Elliott Launches Tour With Iconic Costumes

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Missy Elliott started her first headlining tour at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, where she shared the stage with Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland.

Elliott collaborated with celebrity stylist June Ambrose, who has been pivotal in crafting her memorable looks. With her stage costumes, Elliott aimed to push boundaries.

“June and I go way, way, waaay back and we created my most iconic looks together, so who better to collaborate with for this tour?” Elliott told WWD. “She knows me and knows what I expect when it comes to costuming. She understands the way I think and sees fashion through my same lens.”

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Ambrose designed nearly 250 outfits for Elliott and her dancers, tailoring the apparel to match four visually distinct acts.

Spectators were treated to various styles, including oversized puffer coats, overalls, baseball jerseys, and heavily bejeweled garments.

Missy Elliott emphasized her intent to marry bold style with comfort, ensuring her focus remained on delivering an electrifying performance.

“On stage I have to be comfortable as I want to focus on my performance and not have to worry about my clothing, but I definitely always push the envelope when it comes to my show looks to come up with costumes that reflect my persona and complement the visuals of the show,” she shared. “I also like to do a lot of costume changes during my shows, so I wear a lot of jumpsuits because they’re easy to get on and off.”

Missy Elliott plans to preserve the outfits in her personal archives after the tour concludes in August and is considering lending some pieces to museums for exhibitions.

Kendrick Lamar Fans Think “Not Like Us” Video Is Final Nail In Drake’s Coffin

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Kendrick Lamar delivered his highly anticipated video for his scathing Drake diss track “Not Like Us” on Independence Day (July 4). The cinematic video was directed by pgLang co-founder/producer Dave Free and Lamar, and many of their fans believes Free deserves an Oscar—or at least some kind of recognition—for his work on the visual.

Twitter (X) blew up with reactions to the video as Dave Free, Kendrick Lamar, #TheyNotLikeUs and KDot quickly became trending topics. One person noted, “Dave Free deserves an Oscar I’m not kidding this is f###### phenomenal,” while another said, “Kendrick’s Not Like Us video really is diabolical in the best way +OVO owl (Drake brand) smashing/caging and Push Ups references +Whitney and family dancing +Early image release trolling Drake fans to claim she was unhappy +Dave Free co-directing +YG at shoot +Compton united.”

And that easily summarize the “Not Like Us” visual. Beginning with a black-and-white shot of Kendrick Lamar rapping in a hallway, he knocks at a door, where he’s greeted by a DJ dressed as clown. When asked for the password, Lamar replies, “I see dead people,” the first lyrics from the song. From there, the infectious Mustard beat begins as Kendrick begins his incendiary verses.

Appearances include Kendrick’s fiancée Whitney and their children, Hit-Boy, Mustard and half of Compton. The video has amassed more than 15 million YouTube views since in less than 24 hours. The closing shot, however, appeared to be the most impactful, with Kendrick staring at an owl in a cage. As most of the rap community is well aware, Drake’s OVO Sound logo is an owl. Many of Kendrick’s fans—and even those who aren’t—think the visual is the final nail in Drake’s coffin.

Check out some of the reactions below.

Boosie Badazz Allegedly Had Woman Removed From Club After She Said His Breath “Stank”

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Boosie Badazz is receiving some flack on social media after a woman claimed she became at odds with him and his security after voicing her concerns about his hygiene.

It all apparently went down on Independence Day at a club the “Wipe Me Down” rapper made an appearance at, which is believed to be King Of Diamonds (KOD). According to the woman in question, she and Boosie had an interaction, during which she claims she told him his breath stinks.

Though the video the woman shared remarking on the incident doesn’t show the alleged interaction, Boosie can be seen seemingly glaring in the woman’s direction shortly before the video abruptly cuts. The next clip features the woman detailing on camera how she was allegedly thrown out of the club by Boosie’s security sometime after their interaction.

“He [Boosie Badazz] got mad, so, he sent security up there,” the woman said. “Where we at? We was at KOD. He sent security up there. They come to get me. I’m like, dang, look y’all, how I’m small. I didn’t even do anything. Your breath was stank. But because I told you your breath was stank, you got me kicked out the club. I’m never going to nothing else.”

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Though Boosie Badazz has yet to respond to the allegation, users on Twitter quickly picked up the story and ran with it.

“Know he sent his security to go get him a pack of gum right after that,” one user wrote in a tweet to which another replied, “Bruh probably had some gumbo before the hitting the club.”

Others speculated that the woman wasn’t innocent in her resolve, considering she made a post suggesting she made the trip to the club solely to see Boosie Badazz, only to disparage him after the fact.

“or maybe it was because she was in his section fanned out with a phone just recording him while he was tryna vibe? cause he look irritated ash,” the user wrote. Another user added, “It’s all in his face he spotted her ass talking bout it with friends.”

While the full details of the incident are still unconfirmed, this wouldn’t be the first occurrence of Boosie Badazz booting a fan from the function. A drunk woman was caught on video being removed from the Baton Rouge rapper’s pool party before being slammed on the ground.

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Stefflon Don Wishes Jada Kingdom Well Despite Diss Track History

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Stefflon Don discussed her feud with Jada Kingdom during an appearance on GRM Daily’s Thoughts In A Culli. Stefflon accused Jada of clout chasing in their beef, which stemmed from their romantic history with Burna Boy.

“If you really felt a way, you could just address that personally, but you don’t want to do that,” Stefflon said. “You wanted the clout. So, I thought it was the right day. I’m not gonna lie. My engineer was in the studio. We was already cooking stuff. The song I posted that she thought was about her, I think I wrote that two or three days before.”

Stefflon claimed her song “Dat a Dat” wasn’t originally aimed at Jada. The British rapper updated the track after the two clashed online.

“I don’t really like doing the back-and-forth online, so I thought, ‘Let’s just do this in music,” Stefflon said.

Stefflon told GRM Daily she was never upset about Jada’s alleged entanglement with Burna Boy.

“We used to be cool,” Stefflon said regarding Jada. “And the situation that happened, I wasn’t even with [Burna]. I don’t even care what he’s doing. She’s selling, he’s buying. What’s the problem?”

But Stefflon said she and Jada “were never friends.”

“It’s not like that was my homegirl,” Stefflon said. “We linked once or twice … There isn’t nothing to rekindle. We stopped talking anyway because she asked me to jump on a tune and I took long or something … But even after that, just before the situation with my man, she messaged me and then she unsent it. She said, ‘I’m in London. Link up.’ And I saw it. She thinks I didn’t see it.”

Months after trading disses, Stefflon insisted she was ready to move on from the quarrel.

“I wish [Jada] the best in her career and stuff because I feel like she’s a dope artist,” she said. “And it’s really not that deep.”

Check out the full interview with Stefflon below.