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Prince Fans Bomb On John Legend Over DNC “Let’s Go Crazy” Cover: “This Is Why Doves Cry”

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Prince fans weren’t impressed with John Legend’s rendition of the late artist’s song “Let’s Go Crazy” at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Legend performed Prince’s track before Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz spoke at the DNC in Chicago on Wednesday night (August 21).

Legend was joined by Prince collaborator Sheila E. and guitarist Ari O’Neal, who received rave reviews for her contributions. O’Neal reacted to the positive response to her performance on Thursday (August 22).

“Literally in tears right now,” she wrote on Instagram. “God is so good behind the stage, under the stage, one the stage: this is the energy I ALWAYS give. I love what I do, and I’m grateful for the people God has put in my life. @johnlegend thank you for being so AMAZING. You and your whole team were so incredibly kind, and welcoming. Your music as contributed so much to our culture!!! @sheilaedrummer AUNTIEEEE!!! I love you, THANK YOU for paving the way for ALL women musicians. You are a leader and my shero.”

Legend covered a Prince song to set the stage for Walz, the Governor of Minnesota. Prince, a Minneapolis native, was known for staying in his home state throughout his career.

“You might not know it, but I haven’t given a lot of big speeches like this,” Walz told the DNC crowd. “But I have given a lot of pep talks. So let me finish with this, team. It’s the fourth quarter. We’re down a field goal. But we’re on offense and we’ve got the ball. We’re driving down the field. And boy, do we have the right team. Kamala Harris is tough. Kamala Harris is experienced. And Kamala Harris is ready.”

Check out some of the reactions to Legend’s Prince cover below.

Megan Thee Stallion Lands First Award Show Hosting Gig With MTV

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

MTV recruited Megan Thee Stallion to host the 2024 Video Music Awards. This year’s VMAs will be held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on September 11.

“Hotties I’m hosting THEE 2024 @vmas,” Megan informed her fans on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Tune in September 11 #MeganTheeVMAsHost.”

Megan dug up an old post of her celebrating her first VMAs in 2019. She reflected on what she said five years ago and dubbed this year’s event the Hot Girl VMAs.

“Wow kept my promise to thee hotties and LEVELED UP,” she wrote. “NOW ITS THEE HOTGIRL VMAS.”

Megan takes over the VMAs after dropping her self-titled album in June. The project featured her viral hit “Mamushi.”

The 2024 VMAs mark Megan’s first time hosting an awards show, but she does have host experience. She previously hosted Saturday Night Live and once co-hosted The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Megan was nominated for five awards at this year’s VMAs, including “Best Collaboration” with her tourmate Glorilla. Big Glo is scheduled to perform at the show.

MTV booked Sabrina Carpenter, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz, Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, and more to perform at the 2024 VMAs. Katy Perry will receive the Video Vanguard Award and perform. Past recipients include Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Missy Elliott, LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys.

“Katy is a musical powerhouse and true pop culture icon,” Paramount executive Bruce Gillmer said. “With her game-changing creative vision, she has become a global phenomenon and taken over the world’s biggest stages. Katy’s prowess will be on full display LIVE on the VMAs with a can’t-miss, career-encompassing performance celebrating her biggest moments and chart-topping hits.

The 2024 VMAs were originally scheduled for September 10. MTV moved the event to September 11 to avoid a conflict with the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Yung Miami Clashes With Joe Budden After Mocking His “Pump It Up” Gold Plaque 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Yung Miami got into a social media spat with Joe Budden after mocking the rapper-turned-podcaster over a recent accolade. 

Joe Budden only recently received a gold plaque for his breakout hit, “Pump It Up,” more than 20 years after its release. Yung Miami found that hilarious and dropped several laughing emojis in response to a clip of LL COOL J giving him the plaque. She added, “I was 9 im 30 now.” 

Joe Budden considered firing back but instead replied, “It would be too easy…” However, he later doubled back, adding, “Maybe tmw lol…” 

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Yung Miami then explained the reason for her shade. Last year, Budden gleefully (and erroneously) predicted the demise of her Revolt podcast. 

“Another one bites the dust remember???” she said, reminding Budden of his taunts. “You was just celebrating when you THOUGHT I took an L. I can laugh YOU was just laughing at me so LETS LAUGH!”

During an episode of the Need To Know podcast last December, Joe Budden said that while he “loves” Yung Miami and her show, he doubted there would be a second season. 

“Won’t be getting one of those again,” he said before singing Queen’s “Another One Bites The Dust.” He also pointed out that she won awards for her podcast but added, “You know when there’s a glitch in the matrix.”  He continued singing before stating, “Get the f### out of here.” 

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Last December, Yung Miami was caught up in the scandal amid the allegations against Diddy. She discussed their relationship on the comeback episode of Caresha Please, which Budden also criticized. 

Tyrese Slams “Narcissistic Sociopath” Ex-Wife For Not Apologizing Despite His Constant Rants 

By: London JennnCategory: Uncategorized

Tyrese is calling out his ex-wife for not apologizing to him for the trauma he’s suffered over their divorce amid their ongoing dispute over monthly child support payments.  

On Wednesday (August 21), during a lengthy Instagram rant, the singer and actor slammed Samantha Lee for leaving him “out of the blue” and for not taking “accountability” for causing him pain, despite him frequently expressing his feelings on songs and in interviews. 

“I ain’t releasing no album called Beautiful Pain because I just felt like f###### with my ex and singing all these songs about how I feel and how I’m feeling about what I lived and experienced cuz she left me out the blue,” he said.  

According to Tyrese, Lee is aware of his feelings and should have reached out to apologize. “Y’all seen all the interviews,” he added. “You know the only person that ain’t call me to say I’m sorry?” 

Earlier this week, Tyrese broke down during an interview while discussing significant personal losses. He became emotional about lost loved ones, including his mother, two sisters, Fast & Furious co-star Paul Walker, and Baby Boy director John Singleton. He also expressed his pain over two divorces and ongoing custody battles.   

“I guess all these feelings that you caused don’t f###### matter,” he said during his IG Live. “I’m not playing victim, I’m a grown ass man.” 

He added, “I’m coming up on four years of posting, venting, talking, releasing songs and singles and ain’t nobody called me to say I’m sorry.” 

Branding his ex-wife a “narcissistic sociopath,” Tyrese continued. “It’s like even if you’re screaming and yelling, ‘You hurt me! You f###### hurt me!’ they have no way of processing the pain and the trauma that they caused,” he stated. “That’s a very dangerous game.” 

Meanwhile, Samantha Lee, a social worker who regularly dishes out relationship advice, recently shared a message about moving on. 

“A lot of us be giving attention to people, places and things that we are no longer at,” she explained. “I’m not watching what my past is doing. It’s my past, we leave that behind. We move forward.” 

Method Man Claims He’s Never Been Paid Streaming Royalties 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Method Man doesn’t know much about how streaming services work, but he does know that he’s never received a dollar from any platform. 

During a recent interview for Hot 97, Method Man discussed the state of the music industry, giving it an F grade for their reaction to streaming platforms. 

“Took them too long to adjust to streaming,” he explained. “To a point where they’re drowning and fighting, trying to tread water right now. I don’t think it’s really working out because the way the industry, or rather the way music is received, has changed so much that they either have to adjust or get the hell out of the way.” 

After discussing concerns over artists’ rights with the rise of AI, Method Man made a jaw-dropping claim. According to Meth, he’s never received royalty payments from any streaming service. 

“Honestly I’ve never gotten a streaming check for any of my music,” he stated.  

Method Man’s claim is a startling one, given the volume of music he has on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify, the latter of which boasts more than 3 million monthly listeners turning into Meth alone and 5.6 million monthly Wu-Tang Clan listeners.  

While Method Man criticized the music industry, he believes recording artists are excelling and deserve an A grade.

“The things that we’re getting now as far as music as a whole, it’s so many different genres that are crossing into other genres,” he said. ” I just seen sexy red at a country music concert. That right there says a lot.” 

Check out the video below. The streaming services discussion begin around the 4:15 mark.

Pras Denies Dissing Lauryn Hill On “Bar Mitzfa” Single

By: London JennnCategory: News

Pras is clearing the air after dropping an apparent Lauryn Hill diss following the sudden cancellation of Fugee’s North American tour dates. 

“It’s not a diss track,” Pras told Vulture of “Bar Mitzfa,” released earlier this month. “You’re family, you have internal disagreements, but it’s not going to be on a level where I’m dissing her — that doesn’t make any sense. Artistically speaking, sometimes we say things because that’s how we express ourselves. He added, “This track is me speaking my truth,” insisting ” those lines just came out,” during the writing process.  

According to Pras “everyone’s frustration has been building up,” in the run-up to the cancellation. “This is not something that just happened overnight. My frustration was for the fans. They are paying their hard-earned money to see you.” 

Pras Hesitated Over Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill Anniversary Tour

He also explained that he had reservations before agreeing to do the Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill Anniversary Tour. ”There’s magic when the three of us are onstage,” Pras said before admitting they no longer ask Lauryn Hill if she will be on time for shows. “It gets to a point that you say, is it even really all worth it?” he said.  

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Pras said he was “was both surprised and not surprised” at Lauryn Hill axing the tour. “Last year, there were supposed to be 20 shows, and we did ten,” he reflected. “They were all sold out, but ten extra shows needed to be done that she canceled. Now you put shows on sale this year, and people are like, How do we know this is not gonna be canceled?” 

Lauryn Hill blamed media “sensationalism and clickbait headlines” for poor ticket sales after canceling the dates just days before the tour was set to kick off.  

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While the North American leg was canceled, shows in the U.K. and Europe are still going ahead. 

 

Dame Dash Explains Why He’s “Broke”, Questions How Much JAY-Z Would Pay For Roc-A-Fella Shares 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Dame Dash is opening up about his finances and questioning his former partner JAY-Z’s pockets amid the upcoming sale of his Roc-A-Fella shares. 

“Somebody asked me how I got so broke. Investing in my dreams,” Dame explained during a recent Instagram Live. “You know, when you’re investing in your dreams and you dream big, you’re always gonna be broke…or have a lot of s###. But I don’t have no money for nobody else. That’s what you call broke. But that’s what it is.” 

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Dame’s 33 percent stake in the label is due to be auctioned off later this month to satisfy the $805,000 judgment to director Josh Webber. He recently accused JAY-Z of attempting to diminish the value of his shares. 

“[JAY-Z] has the first right of refusal,” he added, presumably alluding to co-founders Hov and Kareem “Biggs” Burke’s attempt to halt the sale, citing company bylaws. “They had some bum-ass board meeting … and all of a sudden he gets the first right of refusal. I don’t really care. It don’t slow nothing down for me.”  

In February, a judge rejected JAY-Z and Biggs’ attempt and admonished them for adopting the clause during a 2021 board meeting in Dame Dash’s absence. 

Nonetheless, Jay-Z and Biggs are entitled to purchase the shares at auction. While the bidding will start at $1.2 million, Dame hopes for more than $10 million and wonders how much Hov would be willing to splurge. 

“Now I don’t know how deep homie’s pockets is,” Dame said of JAY-Z. “I’m curious if he’s gonna match that. I put an offer on the table, we’ll see if he’ll match it. But it was from other people.” 

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Joe Budden Fans Stunned By “Pump It Up” Gold Plaque 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Joe Budden may be a retired rapper, but he’s still receiving accolades from his days as an MC, and he has achieved a significant milestone with his biggest hit song, “Pump It Up.” 

During a recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, LL COOL J surprised the host with a gold plaque for his hit “Pump It Up.” 

After celebrating the achievement, Budden said, “That’s nice, I will take it. Humbling moment.” He thanked LL COOL J before admitting, “I almost shed a little thug tear.” 

Budden released “Pump It Up” in 2003 as the lead single from his self-titled debut album. The track officially received its RIAA certification last August, and fans were stunned that it took two decades to earn gold status. However, reactions were divided, with many in disbelief while others trolled the rapper-turned-podcaster. 

“Serious question? It’s only gold?” one person wrote on Instagram. Another person said, “We really killed music in the download era because ‘Pump It Up’ supposed to be Platinum.”  

Meanwhile, other social media users took the opportunity to mock the outspoken media personality.  

“NOW WAIT A MIN,” one person tweeted. “You mean to tell me it took 21 years for this man to sell 500k units of 1 record, but he got the nerve to be on a podcast talking trash about Female Rappers that sell that in a year or less????” 

Another person referenced Budden’s recent feud with Drake. “This why he really Hate Drake,” they wrote. “20 years to go gold.” 

Although Budden dropped “Pump It Up” over twenty years ago, he still receives requests about it. Earlier this year, Budden claimed Nicki Minaj reached out asking him to perform it at her Pink Friday Tour stop in NYC. Nonetheless, he rejected the invite, stating, “I ain’t hype no more.” 

“The View” Co-Host Gets Dragged After Flexing Barack Obama Photo-Op 

By: London JennnCategory: News

A Barack Obama photo posted by The View co-host Ana Navarro went viral after social media users criticized her for being overly familiar with the former President. 

On Wednesday (August 21), Navarro, a speaker on the second night of the DNC, posted a few images for her run-in with Barack Obama, who also addressed the delegates. His wife, Michelle Obama, also delivered a speech.  

Navarro appears to fix Obama’s tie in one image, causing a stir online. Her caption also ruffled feathers.  

“Somebody had to fix his tie,” she wrote. “So Chacha and I pitched-in.” 

Political commentator April Reign was incensed by the gesture and slammed Navarro in a series of tweets.  

“Girl, delete this,’ she began. “You are not that somebody, or whatever Aaliyah said. You know this is out of bounds, which is why you locked the responses.” 

Reign continued, “Because what you NOT gon do is imply YOU needed to fix his tie, when Michelle was right around the corner in the green room. You and your purse dog need to remember your place, and it’s not within tie distance of our POTUS. Like literally how dare you.”  

While some suggested the gesture was “harmless,” Reign pushed back.  

“If it was harmless, she wouldn’t have locked the responses. And there is no way Ana could take Barack from Michelle. Again, I said it’s about respect. Not ‘love love,’” she added. “It is such a familiar gesture. And if she wanted to keep that photo for cutesy anecdotes over dinner at her home, fine. But the caption is wholly disrespectful.” 

Reign, the creator of the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag, wasn’t the only person to call out Navarro. Check out some other responses below. 

Ana Navarro Explains Barack Obama Interaction

While Navarro didn’t respond to Reign or anybody else on X, she added “context” in her Instagram caption.  

“Michelle was on stage,” she said. “This was the moment he walked out of his dressing room to go on stage, last night. There were dozens of ppl lining the halls hoping to catch a glimpse.” 

Navarro said she has “been with him many times” since meeting Obama in 2007. “But it was never personal,” she added. “I never doubted his decency, capacity and moral compass. He is a good man.” 

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Nicki Minaj Issues PSA About Former Friends & Artists Signed To White-Owned Labels  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Nicki Minaj is airing out her grievances and going off on artists signed to record labels owned by white people. 

During a recent chat on StationHead, Minaj called out artists for not wanting to sign to her own Heavy On It label and instead choosing to go with white-owned companies. 

“Muthafucka tell somebody they don’t want to sign with Heavy On It,” she began her rant. “But then they’ll go and sign with the white peoples. And guess who the white peoples finna call?” After naming herself, Minaj added, “They always get the attention of the Barbz.” 

Furthermore, Nicki Minaj revealed that Heavy On It artists feature exclusively on her upcoming deluxe album, Pink Friday 2: Gag City Reloaded. 

“And I’m not talking about doing ad-libs on any songs,” she said. “If their name is not on Pink Friday 2, they’re not a Heavy On It artist.” 

Ice Spice Claims Nicki Minaj “Jealous” She Owns Masters

Following the Heavy On It launch last year, Ice Spice was speculated to have signed to the label amid her first collab with Nicki Minaj, “Princess Diana” remix. 

Ice Spice recently discussed business dealings with Nicki Minaj in messages leaked by a former friend. She claimed their second collab, “Barbie World,” was “an opportunity I brought her,” and called Minaj “ungrateful & delusional,” for not acknowledging it. 

“I cut her off btw not speaking to her till January,” she wrote.  

Ice also claimed Minaj “wants publishing from all my songs” and believed she was “jealous” the Bronx rapper owned her masters. After pointing out she was already signed (she inked a deal with Virgin Records), she claimed Minaj “gaslights me too much.” 

While Ice Spice told Rolling Stone last month, “we’re definitely good,” Nicki Minaj fans believe otherwise. Internet sleuths recently noticed Minaj unfollowed Ice Spice on social media and believe the pair have fallen out.

Minaj addressed the topic of former friends during her StationHead talk. 

“Don’t ask me about nobody please,” she stated, adding that if you “don’t see someone around me,” then “go and talk to them. Leave us alone.” 

Despite her rant about artists signing to white-owned labels, it’s worth noting Nicki Minaj is signed to Young Money, which is part of Lucian Grainge-owned Universal Music Group. 

TDE President Punch Reveals Touching Story Behind Kendrick Lamar’s “Mortal Man”

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Top Dawg Entertainment mastermind Punch has just revealed the remarkable story behind one of Kendrick Lamar’s most notable, critically acclaimed album deep cuts.

In a surprising revelation, Top Dawg Entertainment’s (TDE) president, Punch, has opened up about a pivotal moment in the creation of Kendrick Lamar’s critically acclaimed album To Pimp a Butterfly. As the album neared completion, with roughly 70% of the work done, Kendrick Lamar found himself grappling with the weight of his ambitious concept. The candid Instagram post shared by Punch sheds light on how a moment of creative uncertainty that nearly derailed the iconic project ended up paving the way for the masterpiece that is K. Dot’s “Mortal Man.”

“I remember Kdot was feeling a bit lost in the concept, it happens sometimes when your in the thick of the battle, it’s easy to kind of lose sight of the original purpose as new ideas and thought enter in,” Punch wrote in the post “in the thick of the battle.”

Feeling the pressure, Lamar turned to his trusted confidant for guidance.

“He hit me and asked if I could write something to sum up the album and where we were going,” he wrote. “I thought about it and wrote some words and sent it to him.”

But after sending the words to Lamar, there was no immediate indication of their significance. Punch recalled. But little did he know that his contribution would become a key element of the album. Fast forward a few months later, and the album was finally complete. During the final playback session before its release, Punch was in for a surprise.

“He said ‘thanks’ and we kept moving with business as usual,” he said. “We listened to the album for a final time right before release, and I hear something new on the end of ‘Mortal Man’ that I hadn’t heard. Then I realized these were the words that I sent Dot months before!”

In a twist, Kendrick Lamar had subtly woven Punch’s words into the album, a gesture that caught even the TDE president off guard. For Punch, this moment remains deeply personal, emphasizing the secrecy surrounding Lamar’s creative process.

“Even when we played it back during the process he never played that section,” he wrote. “This will always be a special moment for me.”

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Being a part of To Pimp a Butterfly in such a meaningful way is something Punch cherishes, especially considering the album’s profound impact on music and culture. Upon its release, To Pimp a Butterfly became an instant classic, cementing Kendrick Lamar’s place as one of the greatest artists of his generation. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 324,000 copies in its first week, a remarkable feat in the streaming era.

To Pimp a Butterfly was lauded by critics and fans alike for its innovative fusion of Hip-Hop, jazz, and funk, as well as its unflinching exploration of themes like race, identity, and social justice. The album’s lead single, “Alright,” became an anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement, further solidifying its cultural significance. To Pimp a Butterfly went on to earn Kendrick Lamar 11 Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, and won the award for Best Rap Album.

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Tyrese Revisits DJ Envy Conflict & Radio Show Ban Following Recent Interview Backlash

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Tyrese is pushing back on the backlash he’s received following his recent interview with The Breakfast Club—and he’s taking DJ Envy with him.

On Wednesday (August 21), Tyrese Gibson took to social media in a recent fiery livestream to address swirling rumors that he’s been banned from The Breakfast Club following a heated exchange with co-host DJ Envy.

Fans have been speculating that the R&B singer and actor was blacklisted from the popular radio show after he shared a post on his social media accounts suggesting he had been locked out of iHeart Radio studios prior to his emotional interview with Charlamagne Tha God. But rather than immediately clear the air, Tyrese’s response has only added fuel to the fire.

“Management hates my guts sometimes because they like, ‘Why do you put so much out there?'” Tyrese candidly admitted during the stream. “Well, you should have never gave me muthafuckin’ social media.”

Clearly unbothered by the consequences of his outspoken nature, fans continued to flood his comments with questions. Tyrese finally addressed the elephant in the room, bringing about an entire set of new claims in the process.

“Did I get banned from The Breakfast Club because of the argument and back and forth with DJ Envy?” he questioned rhetorically. “I can’t confirm or deny that. Charlamagne, I don’t want you to dislike me. Envy, I don’t want you to dislike me. I don’t want no problems.”

According to Tyrese, the confusion surrounding his latest appearance on The Breakfast Club stemmed from a last-minute scheduling issue, which he alluded to being a part of the alleged ban, but didn’t outright say it. However, he did directly link DJ Envy to the scheduling ordeal.

“I didn’t get confirmed for my interview at 9:30 until 9 a.m., and it wasn’t for the lack of effort of trying to get a confirmation to do the interview,” he explained. “I got a confirmation at 9 a.m. for an interview that I eventually did at 9:30, and it was after me and Envy had a conversation. Publicist tried, managers tried security, reached out and tried. Everybody tried. Was I banned from The Breakfast Club? No, I don’t think I was banned because if I was banned, I wouldn’t have been on the air.”

The controversy dates back to an on-air spat between Tyrese and DJ Envy, which quickly escalated into a public feud. The two had a tense exchange during a previous interview, with Envy calling out Tyrese for comments he made about his wife. Tyrese, known for his passionate outbursts, didn’t back down, leading to an uncomfortable and heated moment on live radio. Since then, fans have been wondering if the bad blood between the two would prevent Tyrese from ever returning to the show.

Juvenile & Hot Boy Turk Accuse Airline Of Booting ‘Back That Azz Up’ Rapper From First Class

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Juvenile and Hot Boy Turk are applying pressure to American Airlines following an incident that occurred involving the “Back That Azz Up” rapper on his recent flight to Dallas.

On Wednesday (August 21), both Juvenile and Hot Boy Turk shared a video to their Instagram accounts revealing the footage of Juvie’s verbal disagreement while onboard the flight with his wife. The entire debacle unfolded after passengers were forced to switch aircraft and personnel attempted to inform Juvenile that he had been downgraded from his seats in first class to coach.

“Man, they trying to kick me off the plane, y’all,” Juvenile says in the video of the exchange. “They trying to kick me off from America first. They tried to take me out of the first class.”

As the spat continued, Juvenile attempted to warn the officials on the plane of his influence before things escalated.

“I’m a celebrity,” he said. “I’m telling you this is going to be repercussions. It’s going be repercussions to this because I’m going to get off the plane. I’m going to get off the plane. I’m not going to let y’all disrespect me like that. I’m not going to let y’all choose me out. All the people on the plane and disrespect me. So I’m going to get off the plane.”

A short time later, Juvie and his wife left the plane but not without leaving attendants and the pilot with a few words to marinate with on the Texas-bound flight.

“I fly Delta man,” he said. “I don’t fly this s##t anyway. All jets fly this trash ass s##t anyway. Get some TVs on these muthaf###as.”

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Hot Boy Turk quickly emplored American Airlines to make the situation right in the post he shared on Instagram following the incident.

“@americanair we have a problem That ya’ll have to fix with my brother @juviethegreat He got a Show tonight in #backdatazzup25 #Dallas #BTAU25 #IFlyDelta #GetSomeTVs,” Turk wrote in the caption of his post.

Juvenile chimed in the comment section, “Don’t worry i will still be in ft worth tonight one monkey don’t stop the show.”

Juvenile isn’t the only prominent Black celeb to accuse American Airlines of spoiling his traveling plans. Last year, Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson was kicked off of a flight and similarly documented her exit on social media and blasted the aviation company. Vic Mensa was also booted from a flight in 2016 following a heated exchange with a flight attendant.

Juvenile is currently in the midst of his Back That Azz Up 25th Anniversary Tour, which kicked off in July and runs through October when the finale descends upon New Orleans.

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Fat Joe Becomes Latest Rapper To Lock Down Key To New York City

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Fat Joe received New York’s Key to the City on Tuesday night (August 20). Mayor Eric Adams presented the Terror Squad rapper with the award at a free concert in the Bronx.

“You know I had to Boogie Down to the Bronx to join the crowd at our Rise Up NYC concert at Orchard Beach!” Mayor Adams wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “We made it an even more special evening by presenting Fat Joe with the ‘New York City Entertainer’s Key’ for always giving back to the borough that raised him.

N.O.R.E. was one of the celebrities who attended the event. He congratulated Fat Joe in an Instagram post on Wednesday (August 21).

“Flew in and out to make sure I witness my brother get the key to NEW YORK CITY,” N.O.R.E. wrote. “THANK YOU @fatjoe and happy birthday keep winning!!!”

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Fat Joe thanked his family, friends, Mayor Adams and several Hip-hop pioneers in a speech at the concert.

“I gotta thank the pioneers,” Fat Joe told the crowd. “From Melle Mel, Mr. Ness to KRS-One … If there was never a KRS-One, there never would’ve been a Fat Joe. My whole life I been trying to be KRS-One. LL Cool J, Heavy D and the list goes on. I wanna shout out everybody here because we in the Bronx.”

Fat Joe said he never thought he’d receive New York’s Key to the City. He was happy to be proven wrong.

“If you ask me did I ever think Joseph Cartagena was gonna get the Key to the City, the answer is no,” he admitted. “But if you ask me do I really deserve the Key to the City, the answer is yes. I just told the mayor I went from getting harassed by the cops every day to my brother being the police commissioner of the police department in New York City.”

Check out Fat Joe’s speech below.

Cardi B Dunks On Fan Accusing Her Of Skin Bleaching

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Cardi B denied bleaching her skin after sharing a photo of herself with a friend on social media. The Atlantic Records rapper scolded a fan for assuming she artificially lightened her skin, noting how her paler look was due to her pregnancy.

“Bleaching while pregnant?” she wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Why must yall be so dumb? Actually NO! I’m pregnant I’m slightly anemic, this baby suckin all the energy off my body to the point I’m pale, eyes sunken, veins green ASF, can’t tan under the sun cause I get hot super fast and dizzy …. PLEASE STOP THINKIN WITH YOUR A######!”

Cardi B revealed her third pregnancy on August 1. She announced it a day after filing for divorce from her estranged husband Offset. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split.

“With every ending comes a new beginning!” she wrote on Instagram. “I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you have brought me more love, more life and most of all renewed my power! Reminded me that I can have it all! You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love, and my passion! I love you so much and can not wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do! It’s so much easier taking life’s twists, turns and test laying down, but you, your brother and your sister have shown me why it’s worth it to push through!”

Offset is the father of Cardi B’s unborn baby. The former couple welcomed their first child in 2018. Their second kid was born in 2021.

Earlier this month, Cardi B avoided a miscarriage in a self-described “freak accident.” The outspoken artist claimed she was “literally paralyzed” at one point.

Ashanti & Nelly Officially Announce Baby’s Birth: “Always On Time”

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Ashanti and Nelly have officially announced the birth of their baby. While rumors the singer had already delivered began circulating weeks ago, this marks the first time she’s confirmed it publicly.

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday (August 21), Ashanti shared a quick update on her postpartum body while making a slick reference to her 2001 collaboration with Ja Rule, “Always On Time.”

“Funny how life’s plans aren’t…always on time.. lol,” she wrote in the caption. “I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings! This is what postpartum looks like I’m loving these super cozy @fridamom shorts! I’m so proud of my body for giving me my baby, baby, baby, baby, baby.”

She added in a video, “Four weeks postpartum. You have no idea what this body could do.” A rep also told PEOPLE, “Ashanti and Nelly welcomed their baby boy, Kareem Kenkaide Hayes, on July 18. The proud and happy parents are so in love with KK!”

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Ashanti and Nelly were previously known for their on-again, off-again relationship that began in the early 2000s. The couple initially dated for nearly a decade before parting ways in 2014. They rekindled their romance last year before tying the knot on December 27, 2023. The paperwork states the marriage became official in St. Louis County, meaning the ceremony likely took place in Nelly’s hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.

After months of speculation from her fans, Ashanti confirmed she was pregnant in April with an Instagram video. At the same time, she announced Nelly had popped the question.

“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” she said in a statement to ESSENCE. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”

Ashanti has been vocal about her pregnancy and journey into motherhood. As she wrote on Mother’s Day, “Having our families together as we are about to embark on such an incredible journey was amazing. Wishing all of the amazing Moms and Moms to be a beautiful Mother’s Day/ Pre Mothers Day!!!!! grateful yeah yeah I know I’m late… it was so much food I got distracted. Ps… I only had 1 plate tho.”

This is Ashanti’s first child.

Call of Duty: Season 5 Reloaded Update For Modern Warfare 3 & Warzone

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When it comes to the games known for fast-paced action, intense multiplayer battles, and cinematic single-player campaigns, Call of Duty is a game to reckon with. It is a popular first-person shooter video game franchise developed by Activision. 

The Liberty Falls cinematic trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which is slated to be launched on October 25, is much awaited by gamers. It is important to note that Liberty Falls is one of two initial zombie maps launching with Call of Duty. In addition to this, there are several other features in the pipeline. The upcoming season 5 Reloaded update for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone is much awaited by fans. 

Key Points About Call of Duty Update

The update that is in the pipeline is highly anticipated by the gamers. The Call of Duty Points are going to have a role in it. This update is set to introduce new operator skins, including some that are being deemed highly controversial by the fans. 

Besides, the new update is slated to bring new content to the game, including a new map, game modes, and more. 

Here are some of the key points about Call of Duty updates: 

1. New Operator Skins

The Season 5 Reloaded update will introduce new operator skins. It includes some that have been criticized for suggesting sexuality. They are deemed inappropriate for the reason that it goes beyond the point of gaming. 

In spite of the criticism it has been going through, the feature is still being curiously waited for by gamers. 

2. Other Content

It has come to the fore that new content that is unique and different from the existing content will be made available for gamers. The content that is being anticipated is a new map, game mode, and more. This might give a new lease of life to the game and make the entire gameplay more interesting, engaging, enjoyable, and fun at the same time. 

3. Community Reaction

Another important point about the Call of Duty update is the community reaction. The announcement of the new operator skins has sparked debate among fans. The fans are expressing their disapproval of the content. 

Features of Call of Duty

Call of Duty is known for its unique and distinctive features. Given below are features of the game: 

1. Intense Multiplayer

Call of Duty offers engaging and thrilling gameplay. It is a game that engages players in thrilling online battles with players from around the world. 

Call of Duty offers a huge variety of game modes, maps, and weapons. It has something to offer to the players of all ages and skill levels. 

2. Cinematic Single-Player Campaigns

Call of Duty offers a cinematic single-player campaign that will allow players to immerse in gripping stories set in different time periods. 

The game’s play allows you to follow the journeys of soldiers as they face challenging missions and moral dilemmas. 

3. Cooperative Zombies Mode

The cooperative zombies mode allows you to team up with friends off hordes of undead enemies in wave-based survival challenges. 

Cooperative Zombies mode is a popular game mode where players team up to fight off hordes of undead enemies. 

The players are supposed to defend themselves against increasingly difficult waves of Zombies. Each Zombie is bestowed with unique abilities and characteristics. 

4. Constant Updates and Expansions

One of the unique and most distinctive features of the Call of Duty game is the ability to constantly update and expand. This is deemed a hallmark of the Call of Duty franchise. 

All this means that games are regularly updated with new content thereby ensuring that players have a fresh and exciting experience over time. 

These updates and expansions help to maintain player interest and keep the game feeling fresh and relevant over time. 

Drawbacks of Call of Duty

There is no denying the fact that Call of Duty is a highly popular franchise, but it at the same time has certain drawbacks. 

1. Repetitive Gameplay 

The gameplay mechanics are repetitive, especially in later titles. The core mechanics of shooting, moving, and reloading often remain similar across games. 

Owing to the repetitive nature of the gameplay mechanics, the entire gameplay becomes boring and repetitive, which is why many people have been disappointed with this game. 

2. Overly Violent Content 

Another drawback of the game is its violent content. The game has the infamous reputation for having intense violence, which might not go well for all sorts of players. Such content is not suitable for younger audiences. 

3. Historical Inaccuracies 

Historical inaccuracies are yet another drawback of the Call of Duty game. The inaccuracies pertain to the date and the context of the game being set in the wrong way, adversely affecting the game. 

Wrapping Up

So it has come to the fore that the Call of Duty 5 Reloaded update for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone is going to have some interesting updates. These updates are aimed at making the gameplay more immersive and more engaging. In this article I have dealt with this topic at length, if you are interested in knowing more about it, you can go through this article. 

Latto Accuses Her Father Of Stealing & Spreading Illuminati Rumors

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Latto called out her dad Shayne in an Instagram Stories post on Wednesday (August 21). The RCA Records artist disclosed her family issues in reaction to a sweet father-daughter video involving a pilot.

“Awww my dad steals from me & tell everyone im in the Illuminati,” Latto wrote with several laughing emojis.

Longtime fans of Latto may remember her dad from Jermaine Dupri’s reality competition series The Rap Game. Latto won the show’s first season.

Last year, Latto revealed she wasn’t on good terms with her father on her Apple Music show 777 Radio. She discussed her career’s impact on her family in a conversation with her sister Brooklyn Nikole.

“They seen us on The Rap Game, whatever,” Latto said. “They don’t know how much this career path affects family as well. Like funny s### aside, I haven’t necessarily spoken to my daddy in probably like two years. Probably like two years now … It’s another level, another layer to the industry. ‘Cause people don’t really understand or speak on the fact that this affects everyone around you. It changes the relationships of everyone around you.”

Latto released her latest album Sugar Honey Iced Tea on August 9. The project debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200.

Amber Rose Bashes Kamala Harris After “Lit” Night 2 Of DNC

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Donald Trump supporter Amber Rose unexpectedly praised the 2024 Democratic National Convention in a video criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday (August 21). Rose complimented DNC organizers for booking DJ Cassidy and Lil Jon before claiming Harris ignored various issues in America.

“I’m not gonna lie: the DNC is so f###### lit,” Rose said. “Like that s### was super popping last night. Like DJ Cassidy killed it. Shout out to DJ Cassidy. Shout out to Lil Jon. They had Lil Jon there. S### was fire. But I was thinking Kamala should have a new slogan. It should be let’s manipulate Americans into thinking that everything is all good. Everything is just funny and laughs and jokes and like just cool-ass music while war veterans are broke.”

She continued, “And there are so many homeless people in America. People can’t afford groceries or rent or to even go out with their friends anymore and have a good time. Illegal migrants are getting so much money in food stamps, taking over our hotels and schools. People are dying in war. That should be her new slogan. I think she should put that on a hat. Yeah, I think she should put that on a hat!”

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Rose started publicly supporting Trump in May. Her MAGA turn earned her an invite to speak at the Republican National Convention. Rose blamed “left-wing propaganda” for making her think Trump is racist. The SlutWalk organizer said she learned the truth about Trump after doing “research.”

“I realized Donald Trump and his supporters don’t care if you’re Black, white, gay or straight,” she declared at the RNC. “It’s all love. And that’s when it hit me. These are my people. This is where I belong.”

Trump is the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. He was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records in May. His sentencing is tentatively scheduled for September 18, but he wants it delayed until after this November’s presidential election.

Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Mother Calls His Death “A Relief For Him” In New Audiobook

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s mother, Cherry Jones, said a weight was lifted off him when he died of an accidental overdose in 2004. Jones, who called her son Rusty, urged the Wu-Tang Clan member’s loved ones not to feel guilty about his death in the newly released audiobook Everybody Loves Dirty.

“Of course, you never really are prepared for the death of somebody that you love,” Jones said. “I know a lot of people like to point fingers when a tragedy happens, and some people lay a lot of guilt on themselves too. Nobody needs to feel guilty over Rusty’s death. These people need to lay their guilt to rest, and the people who are pointing fingers can just put their hands in their pockets.

“Rusty was and still is a Hip-Hop icon. He was a good friend, was a good son and he was a good father. He loved all his kids very much. He would be proud of them, just like I’m proud of him. I’ll always be proud of him. I’ll always miss him. And I’ll always love him.”

Jones added, “I know this might not be what some people want to hear, but when he died that day 19 years ago, I knew it was a relief for him. I felt it like a terrible weight lifting up off of him. He was struggling. Every day was a battle for Rusty. It was a battle between him and his own mind, between him and everybody that wanted something from him. And when my son passed on, he was freed of all that pain. Nobody wanted nothing from him anymore. He was finally free.”

Everybody Loves Dirty dropped on Tuesday (August 20). The audiobook features personal stories from ODB’s mother, manager Jarred Weisfeld and bodyguard Jerome Baldwin.

A documentary titled Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys is scheduled to premiere on A&E on Sunday (August 25). The film includes interviews with RZA, GZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, U-God, Dame Dash, Mariah Carey, ODB’s widow, Icelene Jones, his children and many more. The documentary was produced by Pulse Films and Four Screens.

A screening of the documentary will take place at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on Wednesday (August 21). Former Tommy Boy Records A&R exec Dante Ross penned an Instagram post about the film, writing, “Excited about this. It was an honor to work on this documentary in multiple capacities, as well as being in it. Directed by Sam Pollard and his son Jason its been a long road to completion.

“Honored to be a small part of Dirty’s big story, he was without a doubt the wildest, funniest and most unique artist I ever worked with. The premier on Wens is going to be emotional for me to say the least. Thanks to 4 Screens, Messiah and Nicole, Barson and most of all Icelene Jones, Dirty’s widow, for upholding Ason Unique’s legacy with so much dignity. The doc airs Sunday the 25th on A&E. Tune in. It’s a good one.”

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