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Rich The Kid Shared Bed With Takeoff & Argued With Quavo Prior To Migos Quality Control Deal

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Rich The Kid has opened up about what life was like living with arguably one of the greatest modern rap groups before the Migos got their big break.

In a recent podcast interview, Rich The Kid remarked about his early days bunking with the Migos and late rapper Takeoff, sharing endearing stories of the type of comradery they shared before becoming mainstream rappers. While strolling down memory lane, the “Carnival” rapper recalled the chaotic moments leading up to the Migos inking their groundbreaking deal with Quality Control Music.

“We was all in the basement,” Rich The Kid began. “They [Migos] were like, ‘oh, we about to go meet P. We about to go sign’. And I was like, ‘I’m coming too.”

But as things tend to quickly escalate between brothers and tight-knit friends, a spat erupted between Quavo and Rich The Kid after the Migos frontman appeared to to have other plans for lil bro.

“Me and Qua [Quavo], we started fighting,” he admitted. “I’m like, ‘I’m going. I’m going’. We were fighting in the driveway and they left, and now I’m just p##### off.”

As the Migos trio headed off to seal their fate, the group’s matriarch, who inspired their world-famous adlib, consoled a fuming Rich The Kid.

“Mama was like, ‘Don’t worry, Rich, it’s okay,'” he said. “It’s going to be all right.'”

Though upset, he kept his head up and returned to the studio to work on his craft. It was at this point that Rich The Kid said his determination to make it intensified, especially after he saw how instantaneously the Migo gang’s aura shifted upon finalizing their deal.

“I left, went to the studio the same night, they came back with jewelry,” he said. “They had chains, money and s##t. I’m going to bed like this [crosses arms].”

Rich The Kid then painted a touching picture of how close his bond with Takeoff was, revealing that they would often sleep in the same bed out of sheer necessity before fame hit.

“I remember like, me and Take [Takeoff] used to sleep on the bed,” he said. “He sleep this way, I used to sleep this way. He came home, got chains, ‘Check me out.'”

Despite his obvious frustration with the situation, he still remembers how happy he was to see the Migos realize their dreams. But truth be told, the same sort of payoff was merely around the corner for Rich The Kid, who continued grinding in the studio until he received a call that would change everything.

“I was doing a song with OJ The Juice Man, and then I got a call,” he said. It was P [Pierre ‘P’ Thomas], He was like, ‘Bro, I want to sign you.'”

Though the offer was tempting, Rich knew his worth and didn’t hesitate to make demands.

“I was like, all right, bet,” he said.” “I need two things. If I’m going to sign with y’all, I need a bag of money right now. I got my engineer right here. You got to come with me.”

The gamble paid eventually off in a big way for him. After signing with Quality Control, Rich The Kid’s career skyrocketed upon the release of his breakout hit, “Plug Walk” which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2018 and went triple platinum. Additionally, his debut studio album, The World Is Yours, also made waves, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and earning an RIAA (Recording Industry Of America) platinum certification. Rich The Kid went on to release several hits with QC, such as “New Freezer” featuring Kendrick Lamar, which went double platinum.

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Nicki Minaj’s Husband’s Sexual Assault Interrogation Video Leaked

By: Justin IveyCategory: Rumors

Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty faced renewed scrutiny after footage from his 1994 rape case surfaced online. Queens County’s Assistant District Attorney questioned Petty in a taped interrogation on the day his accuser Jennifer Hough said he sexually assaulted her.

Petty pleaded guilty to one count of attempted rape in 1995. Years later, Petty said Hough was a “willing participant” in their 1994 sexual encounter.

Interrogation footage showed Petty lying about the incident. Petty, who was 16 years old, claimed the last time he had sex with Hough was in 1993.

“A year ago, this happened again, like this,” he told the ADA. “I had … I had sex with her, put it like that. And something went down like last year. She was like, she just didn’t wanna mess with me no more. And I musta said something wrong out of my face today that made her upset enough for her to call a rape on me. Because I did not touch that girl, man.”

Petty struggled to remember Hough’s last name and acted confused when the ADA mentioned it. The moment stood out since he had known Hough since pre-school and admitted they briefly dated.

Minaj’s husband denied taking Hough to the house where the sexual assault allegedly took place. He also attempted to explain why he lied to the police about his age.

“’Cause I didn’t know what was going on, ma’am,” he said. “I didn’t know what was going on. Why should I tell him everything when I don’t even know what’s going on. I’m trying to ask him a question and he’s like, ‘How old are you?’ I was like, ’I’m 14’ … I did lie.”

Petty described Hough as a “nice girl” who “does her homework.” His father was in the room with him throughout the interrogation.

Hough sued Petty and Minaj for harassment in 2021. Hough said the couple targeted her for refusing to recant her rape allegations.

Young Thug Trial: Lil Woody Attempts To Make Rapper’s Lawyer Say N-Word

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Young Thug’s lawyer Brian Steel did his best to avoid using the n-word while referencing a quote in the YSL RICO trial on Tuesday (August 27). Steel tiptoed around the word while questioning Kenneth “Woody” Copeland during a funny interaction in court.

“He said, ‘Listen, the N would give me money,” Steel read aloud.

Woody responded, “What is N?”

Steel attempted to clarify.

“N-I-G,” he said before a dramatic pause. “G.”

Woody replied, “Oh! N####.”

The lighthearted moment provided a bit of humor in what’s been a contentious and slow-moving trial. Woody has been at the center of controversy as defense lawyers believed prosecutors and the trial’s original judge coerced him into testifying in June. Woody returned to the witness stand in August after the trial was derailed for weeks, requiring a new judge to take over the case.

Woody claimed he lied about Young Thug committing crimes in past interrogations. He desperately sought a respite from questioning on Tuesday.

“I’m tired of keeping reliving this stuff,” he said. “I’m tired of it! I’m tired of it, man! I’m sitting right here. I got cramps, I got knots in my stomach, man. I haven’t eaten nothing. I tried to eat yesterday. I haven’t ate. I haven’t ate today. Y’all see me up here. I ask for a break. I ask—I’m in pain right now. I understand it might be my fault. I’m telling y’all: I made it up. I lied. Damn, man.”

Young Thug, Gunna and others were indicted on RICO charges in 2022. Young Thug has remained in jail since his arrest. Gunna accepted a plea deal and was released from custody in 2022.

The YSL RICO trial began in 2023. It is already the longest trial in Georgia history. If convicted, Young Thug faces up to 20 years in prison. He maintains his innocence.

Mike Jones Crowns Lil Wayne Over Future In Blazing “Feature Run” Social Media Debate

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Mike Jones has come to the defense of Lil Wayne after he and Future have been pitted against each other in the latest social media hot take debate.

In case you missed it, a single tweet from a user sparked a battle on Twitter over who had the better feature run between Future and Lil Wayne. The debate has since spilled over onto other social media apps such as Instagram, as users duke it out in series of keyboard warrior contests aimed at settling discourse in one way or the other.

It all started when notable battle rap correspondent Rosenberg Raw dropped the hottake on Twitter (X), declaring Future’s 2010s era feature run was better than Weezy’s mid to late 2000s stampede. To be specific, the years Wayne’s feature run is being considered lies between 2006 and 2013.

“That 2012-2017 Future Run might be better than Waynes run if we keeping it a 1000,” Rosenberg Raw wrote in the tweet.

Almost immediately, users began taking aim at him over the bold claim, with a resounding number of the replies arriving in favor of Wayne as the feature juggernaut over Future.

“Nah we never seen a verse’s expectations instantly go up cause of a lighter flick… no words,” a user wrote in a quoted response to the original tweet.

“I love me some future but be fr,” another user added.

There were, however, several users who appeared to make a case for Future taking the feature verse G.O.A.T. crown.

“It sounds crazy but Future got 6 of the 7 projects no skips all stuck in any vicinity during that run,” a user pointed out. Another user added, “ur not wrong but it’s close. still future > wayne.”

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By the time the debate reached IG users, real-life rappers began to chime in, and in this case, Swisha House rap legend Mike Jones ended up picking up where the debate left off. However, in his defense of Wayne, the “Back Then” rapper took a different approach by highlighting what each lyricist managed to do following their “epic” feature runs.

“Not at all!” Mike Jones wrote in part. “Both of the runs was goof, but who Wayne put on after his epic run? & who future put on after his epic run? That shows real legacy as the game has to keep going and growing #YoungMoney.”

Though it’s truly near impossible to quantify this argument into a definitive decision for a winner and loser in the battle, there are a number of factors that lean in the direction of Wayne’s favor over Future. The main one that coms to mind is the 2013 feature Future provided for Wayne from his I Am Not a Human Being II track “Love Me” featuring Drake.

The track is one of the highest charting features Future produced in his extended window during the 2010s era, after it reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. On the flip side, Wayne contributed to at least two chart-toppers during his reign in the mid-to-late 2000s via his efforts on tracks such as Jay Sean’s mega hit “Down.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Missy Elliott Defeats “Heartbroken” Songwriter In Battle Over Aaliyah Royalties

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Exclusives

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Missy Elliott in a high-stakes battle over claims of royalties and co-ownership of songs by the late singer Aaliyah.

Williams initiated the lawsuit in 2018, arguing that he collaborated with Elliott from 1993 to 1996 on numerous recordings by artists like 702, Total and others.

They also wrote thirty-four unpublished songs, one of which was “Heartbroken.”

He alleged these compositions were later used by R&B group SISTA and on Aaliyah’s album One in a Million, particularly citing “Heartbroken.”

His lawsuit sought recognition as a co-author, damages for breach of contract, and compensation for unjust enrichment.

Elliott refuted Williams’ claims firmly throughout the legal proceedings.

The dispute took a critical turn as Judge Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro evaluated summary judgment motions from both sides, leading to a decisive ruling.

In her detailed decision, Judge Quiñones Alejandro ruled in favor of Elliott on Aaliyah’s “Heartbroken,” citing the three-year statute of limitations.

The judge determined Williams forfeited his claim by failing to act within the limitations period following the song’s 1996 release and did not exhibit reasonable diligence in recognizing the alleged infringement.

“Williams commenced this action against Elliott on November 14, 2018, over twenty-two years after the release of ‘Heartbroken.’ Under these circumstances, this Court further finds that Williams has failed to offer evidence that he exercised due diligence. As such, Williams’ co-ownership claim based on the song ‘Heartbroken’ released by Aaliyah is barred by the three-year statute of limitations,” Judge Alejandro said.

However, Judge Quiñones Alejandro denied Elliott’s motion for summary judgment regarding the SISTA songs.

She concluded there remains a substantial question concerning Williams’ claimed co-authorship of the unpublished pieces that allegedly found their way into SISTA’s discography.

The Court’s rulings were explicit: Judge Quiñones Alejandro granted Elliott’s motion to dismiss the claims linked to Aaliyah’s “Heartbroken” but denied the rap star’s motion concerning the SISTA songs.

As such, Williams and Elliott will continue their protracted legal wrangling.

The win for Missy comes days after the tragic death of Aaliyah. The singer was killed on August 25, 2001, after her plane crashed into the ocean near Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas.

She was 22 years old.

Tupac Shakur Case: Prosecutors Vow To Investigate Bondsman Over Keefe D Bail Cover-Up

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A Nevada judge refused to release Duane “Keefe D” Davis ahead of his trial for Tupac Shakur’s murder on Tuesday (August 27). Judge Carli Kierny remained concerned with the source of the money used to pay Keefe D’s $750,000 bail, per the Associated Press.

“I have a sense that things are trying to be covered up,” the judge said at Tuesday’s hearing.

Judge Kierny previously denied Keefe D’s bail in June. Wack 100 attempted to pay 15 percent of Keefe D’s bail and cover the rest with the help of a bondsman. The judge questioned Wack 100’s motives and the legitimacy of the funds.

“I don’t really see where the actual $112,500 came from with what’s been provided,” Judge Kierny said in June. “I also don’t find the defense has met the burden … to show that the bail is not connected to Mr. Davis ultimately talking about Mr. Shakur’s murder and any evidence to contrary is not credible.”

Keefe D’s lawyer continued fighting for his release after the judge’s initial denial. Attorney Carl Arnold also contested restrictions on Keefe D’s ability to profit from his connection to Shakur’s murder.

“Judge Kierny does not at this time have the legal authority to prevent Mr. Davis from being paid any proceeds deriving from his story related to his life or any connection he allegedly has with the murder of Mr. Shakur,” Arnold argued.

Keefe D claimed he would provide more financial records to prove Wack 100’s money was obtained legally. The murder suspect failed to alleviate Judge Kierny’s concerns by submitting two letters from an entertainment company, which supposedly wired the funds to Wack 100.

Judge Kierny said one letter was signed by someone with no ties to the company. The second letter featured a misspelled name and return address for a doctor’s office.

Keefe D’s bail bid created problems for the bondsman working with Wack 100. Prosecutors said the bond dealer may have committed a felony by submitting a false document to the court.

“The state takes that very seriously,” prosecutor Binu Palal declared. “Be advised that it will not go uninvestigated.”

Keefe D has remained in jail since his 2023 arrest. His trial is scheduled to begin in November.

Shakur was shot and killed in 1996. Authorities say Keefe D was the “shot caller” behind Shakur’s murder.

Juicy J Reflects On Deaths Of Three 6 Mafia Members On Jazz Rap Album

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Juicy J surprised fans by releasing a jazz rap album titled Ravenite Social Club on Tuesday (August 27). The Three 6 Mafia co-founder mourned the deaths of fellow members Gangsta Boo, Koopsta Knicca and Lord Infamous on the album’s lead single “To You.”

“Paul’s momma’s house, you created the triple flow/I know it sound like I’m crying, I just missed you though/Heart gave out, heart attack in your sleep/Hope you finally get some rest, finally get some peace” Juicy J rapped about Lord Infamous.

Lord Infamous passed away in 2013. Koopsta Knicca died just two years later, suffering a fatal stroke in 2015.

Gangsta Boo died from an accidental overdose in 2023. Juicy J recalled her struggles with drugs on “To You.”

“Didn’t wanna speak on it ‘cause we all grown/Had a feeling you finna get called home/Hate to see one of the best fall for the worst/Remember when I got that call, it was on the first/She was first doing her, head of her class/Thank God for the group, the times that we had,” he rapped about Gangsta Boo.

Juicy J’s “To You” featured jazz musician Robert Glasper and singer Emi Secrest. Juicy J discussed the song’s music video and his album’s title on Instagram Stories.

“I got [the title] from this social club out of New York,” he said. “It’s a place where John Gotti used to hang out. And I just thought it was a cool idea to call it the Ravenite Social Club. My first video is called ‘To You’ and it’s a lot of emotions going on. I’m trying to capture what’s going on in the inside of a person.”

He continued, “You know everybody in the club is not always happy. You see somebody drinking: some people are happy, some people are sad, some people are going through situations in life. So, that’s kind of what I’m trying to capture with each video I shoot. What’s the troubles or what are you happy about or what are you celebrating? Because I feel like sometimes we go to the club to celebrate, sometimes we go to the club to escape.”

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Diddy Accuser Lil Rod Fears For His Life: “My Mom Doesn’t Even Know Where I Live”

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Producer Lil Rod spoke out for the first time since he sued Diddy in a Rolling Stone interview published on Tuesday (August 27). Lil Rod revealed his ongoing safety concerns after accusing Diddy of sexual assault, sex trafficking and racketeering, among other allegations, in a bombshell lawsuit.

“There have been too many people trying to figure out where I’m at,” the producer said. “I moved locations, moved states. Everything is private. My mom doesn’t even know where I live. It’s been like that pretty much all year.”

Lil Rod claimed he received threats. He needed to hire security for public performances, which hampered his ability to work with other artists. He was able to do a gig with T-Pain in Los Angeles in June. He also attended 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony festival in Shreveport in August.

“I’ve never had so [many threats] hitting me at once,” Lil Rod said. “Diddy has a lot of people on his payroll in a lot of different positions. He’s very connected. It’s made me nervous traveling. Going to hotels, I ask if there’s any way to remove my name. [The last time] I landed in L.A., I knew he had connections there. I got off the plane worried. I masked my face and changed my outfits, trying to disguise myself. For sure I was uncomfortable, paranoid, afraid. But I told myself, you can’t keep living like this. I’ve got three therapists.”

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Lil Rod believed he was blackballed for suing Diddy. The producer struggled with suicidal thoughts and financial woes. He praised T-Pain as one of the few people in the industry who didn’t shun him.

“I’m broke,” Lil Rod said. “I have no source of income right now. Every month I’m trying to figure out how the bills are going to get paid. I had my phone turned off for like 24 hours. And a lot of people just sit back and watch. But T-Pain is a real friend. His team worked to make sure it was safe for me [to work the show in Los Angeles]. That felt good. But there should be more artists like T-Pain having my back.”

Lil Rod and multiple women sued Diddy for sexual assault and other misdeeds over the past year. Diddy, who’s under federal investigation for sex trafficking, asked a judge to dismiss Lil Rod’s lawsuit on Monday (August 26). The Hip-Hop mogul’s lawyer described the lawsuit as “pure fiction.”

Lil Baby Arrested On Gun Charge In Las Vegas 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Lil Baby was reportedly arrested in Las Vegas on Monday (August 26) for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. 

On Tuesday (August 27), TMZ reported the “BAND4BAND” hitmaker was being held at Clark County Detention Center on $5,000 bail. It is unclear if the rapper remains in police custody. 

Lil Baby’s attorneys, Drew Findling and David Chesnoff, confirmed the charges in a statement to TMZ. 

“To be clear, [Lil Baby] has a valid Georgia Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit,” they shared. “On his behalf we are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding his arrest in Las Vegas.” 

Lil Baby was in Sin City to celebrate his good friend James Harden’s birthday. Footage shows him partying with Harden, Travis Scott, Michael Rubin and other celebs at a birthday bash at Drai’s nightclub.

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One video circulating online shows Lil Baby counting out a wad of 100-dollar bills to tip staff at Toca Madera restaurant. He reportedly left an $11,000 tip for lucky employees.  

Meanwhile, last week, Lil Baby revealed his plans to purchase all the stores he used to hustle outside. He has already bought at least one such property in Atlanta. It appears he wants to legitimize his weed-dealing past, turning the store into a smoke shop. 

“I’m buying every store I trapped in front of,” he said while showing off the renovations in a video. “Ain’t nothing wrong with buying chains and watches and s###, I got a lot of that stuff,” he said before adding there are other things he wants to spend his hard-earned money on.   

Ludacris Responds To Concerns After Drinking Ancient Glacial Water In Alaska 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Ludacris drinking ancient glacial water during a trip to Alaska created a commotion online as social media users debated if it was safe for him to do so. 

On Monday (August 26), Luda shared a video from an Alaskan glacier, revealing he was fulfilling a bucket list dream. 

“I’ve never tasted fresh glacial water ever in my life and this is a first,” Ludacris said before filling a bottle with water. He couldn’t believe how good the water tasted, yelling, “Oh my God!” after he took a sip. 

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However, social media users were concerned that the water wasn’t safe to drink. 

“Be careful with glacier water!” one person in Luda’s comment section warned. “Even though it looks fresh and clean, it’s often full of bacteria, parasites, and viruses… Microorganisms you definitely don’t want in your system.. It can make you extremely sick. Make sure to boil it first to stay safe! and joked that he could have ingested something nasty.” 

Ice Cube’s son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., also reacted to a clip doing the rounds on X(Twitter). “How long ago did he shoot this and have we been monitoring him?” he joked. He also shared a TikTok video from someone who claimed they were sick for two weeks after drinking from an Alaskan glacier. 

The U.S. National Parks Service says it is “essential that you purify natural water.” According to the NPS website, such water may look clean but “can still be filled with bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can result in waterborne diseases.” 

Ludacris Reveals Glacier Water Was Best He’s Ever Tasted

However, despite the concerns, Ludacris revealed he feels like “superman” after drinking from the glacier. 

“For everybody asking me how that glacier water really tasted,” he said in a follow-up video. “When I tell y’all I am a water snob, it was the best tasting water I’ve ever had in my life and as I drank, I felt like every cell in my human body was being hydrated and rejuvenated at the same damn time.” 

Big Sean Confirms Album Release Date Amid COVID Diagnosis In Emotional IG Live 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Big Sean’s voice trembled with emotion as he finally announced the release date for his highly-anticipated album while revealing his COVID diagnosis. 

Earlier this month, Sean revealed he was pushing back his Better Me Than You album amid a leak of an unfinished version of the project. During a candid Instagram Live Monday (August 26), the Detroit rapper confirmed the album will arrive later this week.  

“I’ve been having a hard time lately, straight up. It has not been easy,” he said, explaining that he’s a “chronic overthinker.” 

He took a long pause, then added, “you make art you put your heart into this s###.” Sean then spun his chair away from the camera before leaving the room. He revealed his COVID diagnosis when he returned a short time later. 

“When I had COVID last week I was down and I was still working on the album,” Big Sean shared. 

He continued, thanking his mother and crediting her with helping him decide to drop the album. According to Sean, he procrastinated over the release until his mother convinced him during a call the night before. 

“She was giving me them words,” he explained. “And I was just like, look, I can keep working on some s### and make it exactly how I wanted. But I’d be pushing it back forever.” 

Big Sean heeded his mother’s advice, announcing, “The album is dropping this week.” 

Big Sean’s Better Me Than You album is set to arrive on Friday, August 30.  

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J Prince Slams YSL Trial Prosecutor & Lil Woody Over Young Thug Comparison 

By: London JennnCategory: News

J Prince slammed Lil Woody and Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Simone Hylton after his name was mentioned during the ongoing YSL RICO trial. 

On Monday evening (August 26), the Rap-A-Lot Records founder shared a clip of the controversial defendant’s testimony. In the clip, the prosecutor questions Kenneth Copeland, better known as Lil Woody, about his remarks in a police interview. 

Hylton asked Woody if he recalled saying Young Thug was trying to be the J Prince of Atlanta. “I guess,” he replied before adding that he doesn’t know who J Prince is. When the prosecutor questioned why he made the remark if he didn’t know who J Prince was, Woody repeated his claims that he lied to authorities.  

“I told you for the 10th time,” he stated. “I’m gonna tell the police anything, and that’s what I did.” 

While J Prince was not surprised that Wood referenced him, he was furious with the prosecutor, who he accused of “Black-on-Black racism.” 

“Nothing surprises me anymore when it comes to fake-ass people putting my name in their mouth,” he captioned his post. “But I still find it very interesting how some prosecutors will go above and beyond the call of duty to try and destroy a man’s life for being inspired by a successful Black entrepreneur like myself. Btw, Black-on-Black racism feels the worst.” 

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Lil Woody Admits Lying To Authorities

Earlier this month, Lil Woody testified that he fabricated stories about Young Thug’s involvement in criminal activities. 

“The police kept locking me up for whatever they could,” he said. “Every time I counted the door, the police was on me, and they keep bringing up Thug’s name. So what I did was to get ’em out off me, I said, ‘Thug did this. Thug did that. Thug,’ because I knew they were—I knew he didn’t do it.” 

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Drake Ignores The Weeknd In Awkward Resurfaced 100 Gigs Video 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Drake recently dropped off another batch of previously unreleased content, including a clip featuring The Weeknd that fans believe proves tension has existed between them for over a decade.  

The latest 100 gigs drop included footage from backstage at the OVO Fest in 2013. One clip shows Drake dapping up everybody in the room and talking to them while completely ignoring The Weeknd. The video goes on for about a minute, with Drake joking about his performance before he finally acknowledges The Weeknd.  

Social media users say the clip shows signs of the long-rumored tension between the Toronto artists. 

“Now I understand why Abel hates him,” one person shared. Another added, “Drake is literally the high school geek/loser that “made it”. This is so rude and awkward.” 

A third said, “I hate this type of passive aggressive behavior. Tryna alienate one person by engaging with everyone else around them. Invading their personal space while refusing to acknowledge them.. standing hella close & then looking like.. oh, hey there pal.. that’s how they try to son you.” 

Others focused on The Weeknd, insisting his demeanor in the video proves he’s always hated Drake.  

“nah the weeknd’s hate toward drake been building forever you could see the emotions running thru him like hulkamania in this video,” one user said. ‘He been waiting to snap on drake his entire career lmfaooooooooooo.” 

The Weeknd was rumored to have dissed Drake on Future and Metro Boomin’s We Still Don’t Trust You album in April. Drizzy seemingly fired back on Push Ups.  

Review: A.T.L.D.V. Takes Visual Storytelling To A New Level with Music Video “Screamin”

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music

A.T.L.D.V.’s new music video for “Screamin” is a visual feast, enhancing the song’s narrative with breathtaking cinematography and a unique harem-based set design created from the continued growing relationship with video director Trey Lamarr.

The dramatic lighting sets the mood perfectly, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and grand. The sensual dance routine, led by Amy Christine, is a highlight, with choreography that is as expressive as it is captivating.

The introduction to the music video is a standout feature, with special effects that transport viewers into an Indiana Jones-themed adventure. A.T.L.D.V. band members Ike Nyce & Nako Devincci’s performances, combined with the genie bottle special effects, create a magical and thrilling prelude to the main video. It’s a creative touch that adds an extra layer of excitement and sets the stage beautifully. 

The featured artist on the song, April Sampe’s portrayal of the seductress is nothing short of mesmerizing. Her chemistry with her two male co-actors is palpable, and she brings a powerful mix of allure and intensity to her role. A.T.L.D.V. band member Amy Christine, on the other hand, shines as the dominatrix, commanding the screen with her presence and her dynamic interactions with her co-actors. Both artists excel in their roles, adding depth and dimension to the video.

Overall, the “Screamin” music video is a true accomplishment in visual storytelling. Its combination of stunning cinematography, innovative set design, and compelling performances makes it a perfect companion to the song. It’s a must-watch that elevates the single to new heights, solidifying “Screamin” as a landmark release in the contemporary R&B genre.

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EXCLUSIVE: VV$ Diamond Claims BossMan Dlow Got Her Pregnant During Wild Threesome

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Exclusives

Rising artist VV$ Diamond confirmed she’s carrying BossMan DLow’s baby following a series of strange events. The news came to light after her phone was stolen at a club in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Sensitive information, including messages and private photos, was leaked to a blog, forcing VV$ Diamond to address the situation publicly in an interview with AllHipHop.

VV$ Diamond, known for her recent string of records, including her latest, “Industry Freak,” had been working relentlessly on her music career, but her private life was thrust into the spotlight after the phone theft incident last weekend.

The situation unfolded during a day party at XO Lounge in Greensboro, where VV$ Diamond had been enjoying herself with friends.

However, within a matter of minutes, her phone was taken from her booth and by the next day, she was being blackmailed for $20,000.

“The vibes were cool at first, but I noticed some girls acting shady when I walked in,” she told AllHipHop. “Next thing I know, my phone is gone, and within 24 hours, someone was blackmailing me with personal content.”

The phone theft, which initially seemed like an unfortunate mishap, became a much more serious problem, when private messages between VV$ Diamond and BossMan DLow surfaced.

The two had been in a secret relationship, which began after a series of chance encounters in North Carolina. They’d met backstage at a concert in Greensboro, and their relationship quickly escalated.

“We started talking after his show in Greensboro, and a couple of months later, we linked up in Charlotte,” VV$ Diamond explained. “I pulled up to his room, and we ended up having a threesome. That’s how it all started.”

While the relationship remained private for several months, VV$ Diamond discovered she was pregnant after passing out at the Empire BET brunch during the BET Awards weekend in Los Angeles. Initially, she wasn’t sure how to handle the situation.

“I wasn’t really in the mindset of having another baby,” she admitted. “I already have a three-year-old, and I didn’t want more problems or to be tied down with another baby daddy situation.”

VV$ Diamond reached out to BossMan DLow to discuss the pregnancy and they initially agreed to get an abortion.

However, things took a different turn after the phone theft exposed their relationship to the public. VV$ Diamond’s stolen messages and private photos were leaked to a blog, creating a media frenzy and forcing her to confront the issue head-on.

BossMan DLow, on the other hand, reacted with skepticism, claiming that the leaked messages were fake and that VV$ Diamond was trying to sabotage him. His response left VV$ Diamond feeling betrayed.

“It was weird for him to say that,” she said. “I didn’t leak the messages, and I didn’t have to. I could have exposed him months ago, but I didn’t. Out of respect for how much I messed with him, I kept it quiet.”

Despite the initial agreement to terminate the pregnancy, VV$ Diamond has decided to keep the baby, primarily influenced by her family’s beliefs. Her grandmother and other family members, who are against abortion, have convinced her to carry the baby to term.

“My family doesn’t believe in abortions, and they told me they’d support me no matter what,” she explained. “So, I’m going to have this baby. It’s not going to stop me from performing or making music. I’m still going to be out here getting my money.”

As VV$ Diamond prepares for the arrival of her second child, she remains focused on her career and is determined to push through the drama that has surrounded her in recent months.

“This isn’t stopping my motion,” she asserted. “I’m still going to be out here performing and making music. It’s just another obstacle, but I’ll get through it.”

VV$ Diamond’s candidness about the situation has earned her both support and criticism, but she remains unfazed by the public’s reaction.

“People are going to talk about you no matter what, so I don’t really care what they say,” she said. “At the end of the day, this is my life, and I’ve got to defend myself and my reputation.”

The situation between VV$ Diamond and BossMan DLow remains tense, with the two not having spoken since the blog leak. VV$ Diamond is unsure whether they will reconcile, but she’s not ruling it out.

“If he wants to make things right, that’s up to him,” she said. “But I’m not going to play games. He should have never tried to act like it wasn’t real.”

For now, VV$ Diamond is focusing on her future as an artist and mother. With her career on the rise and a baby on the way, she’s ready to face whatever challenges come next.

“This is just a bump in the road,” she said confidently. “I’m still standing and I’m not going anywhere.”

Nicki Minaj Vs. Barbz: Lawyer Says Superfan Will “Regret” $5M Lawsuit

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Nicki Minaj’s lawyer responded to a slander lawsuit filed by a member of her fiercely loyal fan base. Attorney Judd Burstein accused superfan Tameer Peak of harassing Minaj and expressed confidence in winning the case.

“Mr. Peak has been harassing Nicki on social media for years on end to no avail,” Burstein told TMZ. “He has now graduated to seeking to shake her down financially with manifestly false allegations and legally frivolous claims. He will regret having gone down this disreputable road when he is forced to pay her legal fees as required by California law.”

Peak sought $5 million in damages for reputational harm, emotional distress and financial loss. He claimed Minaj publicly ridiculed him and labeled him a stalker. He said their one-sided relationship started deteriorating when he faced the wrath of the “Nicki hate train” in 2017.

Minaj, who often interacts with her devoted fans known as the Barbz, allegedly invited Peak to her hotel to embarrass him on Instagram Live. Peak also accused her husband Kenneth Petty of battering him at a Super Bowl weekend event in 2020.

Peak said he received messages about Minaj wanting him to “stop saying dumb s###” earlier this year. According to his lawsuit, she called him mentally unstable and told fans he was on welfare in Stationhead chats.

Troy Ave Released From Rikers Island Prison: “Ya Boi Home!!”

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Troy Ave is a free man after serving less than a year in prison for his involvement in the deadly 2016 shooting at Irving Plaza in New York City.

The outspoken rapper took to Instagram on Monday (August 26) and shared a photo of himself outside of Rikers Island wearing sunglasses, a mask and holding up a bag of cash. He’s also posing in front of a red sports car and holding a box of expensive liquor. He wrote in the caption simply, “Ya Boi Home!!”

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Troy Ave reported to court in February to take responsibility for his role in the shooting involving podcast host Taxstone. The incident claimed the life of Troy Ave’s bodyguard, Ronald “Banga” McPhatter. Troy Ave shared a video to his Instagram account before the hearing.

“Alright, y’all, they might cheat me, you might not see me for a while,” he said at the time. “But just know the streets is a myth. All them people that was in the car with me, I end up taking the guns. Somebody shot at me, and instead of laying down and dying, I’d have been a hero, a martyr, I took the gun and bust back.

“And there you have it. Here go the consequences. But we don’t cry over spilt milk. We take the lemons and make lemonade. God is great, and the paper’s straight. Y’all keeps it cool. Y’all keep running it up. Send the prayers up. Prayers count more than anything.”

Troy Ave’s attorney, John B. Stella, issued an official statement shortly after sentencing. He wrote, “Roland Collins [Troy Ave] was sentenced on 2/9/24 to 1 year jail on his plea to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree. Under the law he must serve 8 months to satisfy that sentence. Since he previously spent almost 2 months in jail before he made bail, the remaining balance of time he must serve is a little over 6 months.”

For his role, Taxstone was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple charges, including manslaughter and possession of a firearm as a felon.

Tyga Caught Up In $4M RICO Claims Against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A jeweler sued Tyga, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and The Money Team for allegedly refusing to pay for luxury watches and jewelry. Leonard Sulaymanov accused the celebrities of RICO violations, fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment and more, per court documents obtained by AllHipHop. The Miami New Times was the first to report on the lawsuit.

“Mayweather, TMT and possibly others have systematically created, participated and engaged in what can be described as a quasi-criminal, money laundering scheme involving high-end, rare and exclusive luxury watches and jewelry,” Sulaymanov’s lawyers claimed. “The Defendants, acting in concert and with other financially incentivized third parties, will purchase/acquire luxury watches by soliciting watch brokers, like Plaintiffs herein, and offering them upfront cash with payment terms in exchange for the purchase of watches and jewelry, with no intention of paying off the total balances.”

Sulaymanov’s issues with Mayweather stemmed from a series of meetings in 2021. The jeweler was introduced to Jona Rechnitz, an associate of Mayweather. Rechnitz allegedly arranged for Sulaymanov to present various high-end items to Mayweather in Miami. The boxer agreed to purchase multiple watches and other jewelry.

Mayweather allegedly racked up a $4,151,157 bill. Rechnitz paid an initial down payment of $90,000. Sulaymanov received an additional $177,000 before Mayweather left Miami to go to Las Vegas. Roughly two weeks later, Rechnitz summoned the jeweler to Las Vegas to meet with another client: Tyga. The rapper agreed to buy a Rolex for $79,000. No payments were made, but Sulaymanov was given a “false sense of security” because the defendants purchased more merchandise.

Sulaymanov grew concerned when days went by with no payments from the defendants. Rechnitz promised payment was coming, but the jeweler never received anything. Sulaymanov was allegedly owed $3,883,657. He pursued litigation after learning of similar cases against Mayweather and Rechnitz.

“Defendants … take possession of watches and jewelry, demanding formal paperwork, boxes and warranties, request repayment terms with upfront cash deposits, only to refuse to pay the full price for said items and in some instances, claim they never ‘purchased’ the item but rather it was ‘gifted’ to them because of their fame and status,” Sulaymanov’s lawyers noted. “Lawsuits around the country have been filed in recent years against said Defendants.”

Sulamaynov sought more than $4 million in damages. He requested compensatory damages for humiliation, embarrassment and mental anguish.

Mariah Carey’s Mother & Sister Dead On Exact Same Day

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Mariah Carey suffered an unimaginable tragedy over the weekend, when both her mother and sister died on the exact same day. The Grammy Award-winning singer confirmed the news on Monday (August 26) via PEOPLE.

She said in a statement: “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day. I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed. I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”

Carey didn’t provide any furthers on her mother Patricia or sister Alison passed. Alison was reportedly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1988 and suffered from drug addiction. She allegedly hadn’t spoken to Carey since 1994.

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Patricia, who was previously married to Alfred Roy Carey, was a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach before giving birth to Alison, Mariah and son Morgan. The parents divorced when Carey was 3 years old.

Carey wrote about her complicated relationship with her mother in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey.

“Like many aspects of my life, my journey with my mother has been full of contradictions and competing realities,” she said. “It’s never been only black-and-white—it’s been a whole rainbow of emotions. Our relationship is a prickly rope of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration and disappointment. A complicated love tethers my heart to my mother’s.”

In 2010, mother and daughter came together for ABC’s Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You special and performed a duet of “O Come All Ye Faithful/Hallelujah Chorus.” Carey also dedicated her memoir partly to her mother, writing, “And to Pat, my mother, who, through it all, I do believe actually did the best she could. I will love you the best I can, always.”

Carey’s relationship with her sister was difficult as well. At the time of its release, she said it was “emotionally and physically safer for me not to have any contact” with her or her brother. In 2021, Alison sued Carey for allegations she made in the book.

At one point, Carey claimed Alison “gave her V#####, tried to pimp her out and threw a cup of boiling hot tea on her causing third-degree burns” when she was 12. Alison disputed the accusations and claimed Carey provided zero evidence to support them.

Alison, on the other hand, said their mother subjected her to satanic rituals and sexual activity at a young age. She revealed she suffered a traumatic brain injury during a 2015 home invasion and accused Carey of using her status as a public figure “to attack her penniless sister” to promote her book. Alison sued Carey for more than $1.25 million.

Fivio Foreign Films Man Shooting Drugs Amid Trump Support & JD Vance Death Penalty Pledge

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Fivio Foreign is drawing backlash on social media after sharing a controversial post that appears to promote drug use and the illegal tender and sales of narcotics such as heroin.

In a tweet he shared on Sunday (August 25), Fivio Foreign connected with trending Philadelphia rapper Skrilla, who went viral earlier this year after doing a From The Block live performance of his song “G#######” with a pair of women who appeared to be on drugs.

According to Fivio, he and Skrilla elected to hit the streets after his concert got canceled, which resulted in the pair of rappers and their entourages taking part in the filing of a disturbing video of a man purportedly using narcotics on the street.

“Philly bloccs Show got canceled we went to the hood to checc Skrilla ,” Fivio wrote in the caption of the video.

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The group of onlookers chanted the street term “dog food”—widely used for as a code word for heroin—as the incident occurred, seemingly glorifying the sale of drugs. Since Fivio shared the grizzly video, the tweet itself has attracted well over a million views on Twitter. Additionally, thousands of users reacted to the clip with utter disgust and astonishment while criticizing Fivio for sharing it in the first place.

“Fivio might be the dumbest rapper of all time, you cant make this up,” one user wrote in a tweet. Another user added, “Fivio like forty in another n###as hood hanging with junkies show got cancelled so this what u decide to go do? Lmfao.”

Users continued reacting to the video, slamming the two rappers for seemingly making fun of the ongoing drug epidemic that’s actively claiming lives.

One user who appears to be a close associate to Skrilla, came to the defense of the Philly native by remarking on the environment he was brought up in.

“If you never met Skrilla, don’t talk about him as a person cuz of this tweet plz,” the user pleaded in part. “He grew up in Kensington. He’s a product of his environment. This all he knows. But Skrilla is one of the most kindhearted people I know and one of the best friends I made in the music industry.”

Fivio recently endorsed Donald Trump for president and even collaborated with the former POTUS on a song featuring Kodak Black entitled “ONBOA47RD.” However, the “City Of God” rapper’s recent post is certainly off-code from the platform Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, have stood on recently.

Vance recently pledged to sentence convicted drug dealers to the death penalty if Trump is elected to a second term. Vance is the U.S. Senator for the state of Ohio, which has been significantly impacted by the opioid crisis, with overdose deaths remaining a critical public health issue. In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in overdose deaths, particularly due to fentanyl, which is often mixed with other drugs leading to unintentional overdoses.