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Post Malone Trying To Shake Off Legal Mess Over Ex-GF’s Abuse Allegations

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Post Malone struggled to resolve a lawsuit stemming from his alleged abuse of an ex-girlfriend. According to The Blast, the diamond-selling artist continued to battle his ex’s lawyers as a California court refused to dismiss the case against him.

“The Court learns that the settlement has not yet been finalized and therefore continues today’s hearing,” read court documents dated June 14.

Post Malone’s ex Ashlen Diaz recruited Martorell Law to sue the Republic Records singer for abusing her. Attorneys claimed the hitmaker convinced Diaz to drop them in exchange for a $350,000 settlement. Martorell Law sued the former couple for preventing the law firm from receiving a commission for its work on Diaz’s case in 2022.

Martorell Law told the court it settled the matter with Post Malone and Diaz out of court, but the negotiations deal crumbled. The court scheduled another hearing for August 1.

Kodak Black’s lawyer Bradford Cohen criticized Martorell Law when reports of the lawsuit emerged. Cohen said the case was an example of what “disgusting lawyers do” to give attorneys a bad reputation.

“This firm, Martorell Law, at one time, represented Posts ex GF seeking a palimony settlement,” Cohen wrote on Instagram. “She fired them and settled privately with Post. She then requested the Judge to dismiss the case. These guys now sue and say they have texts and pictures to show abuse. I would imagine given to them by their ex client.”

He continued, “They want to get paid for the ‘work’ they did and claim that Post somehow should be responsible for their contingency fee. This lawsuit is idiotic, in my opinion, breaches several legal fiduciary duties and is something that gives attys reputations of being jerks. Nasty move and a nasty way to try and get 100k in fees. Weak lawyering weak case and weak move.”

Last month, Post Malone pivoted to country music with his latest single “I Had Some Help” featuring Morgan Wallen. The song confirmed longstanding expectations that he’d ditch Hip-Hop at some point in his career.

USHER’s Morning Routine: Lemon, Ginger & Cayenne Pepper

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

USHER spends his Wednesdays more quietly than most, punctuating his life of fame with a ritual steeped in family tradition: fasting.

The 45-year-old singer, in a conversation with WSJ magazine, shared a personal practice that is not rooted in religion but inspired by his grandmother’s habits.

“I fast on Wednesdays. I typically try to start around 11 p.m. the previous day, then go the entire day on Wednesday just drinking water,” USHER said.

Mornings that do welcome food begin with an invigorating blend.

“I like to start the day with a concoction of lemon, ginger, water, and cayenne pepper. I drink it hot,” USHER explained.

Physical movement is a non-negotiable prelude to breakfast, with activities ranging from walking and yoga to simply enjoying the sun.

“I don’t like to eat breakfast before I’ve worked out or done something physical: taking a walk, stretching or doing yoga, sitting in the sun and raising my body’s natural heat levels. Then I eat,” he said.

Meditation also weaves into his daily lifestyle, offering quiet moments of reflection and mental stimulation.

“I try to wake up early enough to have a moment of reflection. Some days, I may grab a book and read to stimulate my mind. I may sit quietly and meditate,” the artist detailed.

Amidst his disciplined routine, Usher also focuses on getting in shape for his upcoming tour, promoting his ninth studio album, Coming Home.

His fitness regime includes specific knee activations, swimming, and minimal weight lifting.

“Normally, my workout regimen starts with either walking or with certain knee activations and reverse walking that I do to really engage my quads, my knees and glutes. Other than that, swimming is a really good thing to get me going and bike riding. Weight lifting, don’t do a lot of that,” USHER noted.

Performing at the Super Bowl halftime show in February, USHER remarked on the intensity of the experience, calling it the “hardest 15 minutes” of his life.

The singer, who has accumulated eight Grammy awards, continues blending his physical and mental routine with a demanding professional schedule, demonstrating a commitment to personal wellness and entertainment excellence.

Reason Reveals He’s Ditching TDE

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Top Dawg Entertainment watched another artist exit the label just two years after Kendrick Lamar’s departure. Reason announced he left TDE on Tuesday (June 18).

Reason expressed his gratitude for the last seven years. The West Coast rapper called his TDE run a “surreal” experience but felt it was time for him to embark on the next chapter of his career.

“It comes with great appreciation and excitement that I want to announce my split with TDE,” he wrote. “I want to give a huge thank you to Top himself, not only for giving me a chance to live out my dream but also for hearing me and understanding my decision to travel a different path after the years. There’s truly no words for the amount of respect I have for you and that’ll never change, no matter what.”

Reason also thanked TDE fans and his fellow artists.

“I also want to thank every single TDE fan who embraced me and allowed me to share my music with them,” he wrote. “There’s no world in which you don’t mean the absolute most to me. Last but not least, a thank you to all the artists who embraced me. Thank you for being a constant inspiration and ear while trying to navigate this industry and music.”

TDE arguably boasted the most stable roster of any Hip-Hop label over the past 15 years. Longtime members Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, SZA and Isaiah Rashad remain with the label. TDE’s most recent addition was Doechii.

The label lost its biggest star when Kendrick released Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, his final album for TDE, in 2022. Now, Reason has followed suit. Reason didn’t say if he intended to sign with another label or move forward independently.

Read his TDE exit letter below.

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Cardi B Slams House Military Draft Bill: “You Want To Send These New Kids To Fight These Wars?”

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Cardi B didn’t hold back when expressing her opinion on why the House military draft bill will be ineffective due to the temperament of the young Americans the bill targets.

The “Up” rapper begin training earlier this week after a video of her ranting about how ill-equipped generation Z is to go to war went viral and began circulating on social media. It appears Cardi’s main discrepancy with bill is the idea that Young men will automatically be registered for the draft regardless of their actual ability to serve the nation.

“So I just read an article saying that the House just passed a bill that they’re going to automatically register men from 18 to 26 for war, OK,” Cardi said. “And all I wanna say is, to America, good luck with that [laughs]. These new little n###as are TikTokers, baby.

“These m############ ain’t going to fight no war. You gon’ die! You might as well just keep motherfcking investing money in y’all guns, ’cause these new kids? You want to send these new kids to fight these wars? The TikTok f###### hip-shakers? Out of your mind [laughs].”

She continued, remarking on her belief that America is in a totally different space than the previous century when the draft occurred, and in no way shape or form ready to face another country like Russia in a war.

“This is a new America, baby, this ain’t the 19-muthaf###ing,” she added. “No, like, seriously, you gonna draft these kids that be TikToking all day to fight them, what, most likely what, them Russians? Them muthaf###ers that be fighting bears and sht, and motherfcking clammy monsters to go to school and whatever? I got some news for you motherf*ckers.”

The recent defense bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives includes a provision for automatic registration for the military draft, specifically targeting men aged 18 to 26. Under this new legislation, all eligible males would be automatically registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) upon reaching the age of 18, using information from existing federal databases such as those held by the Social Security Administration and the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The change aims to streamline the registration process, reduce administrative costs and ensure a more complete database for potential conscription if a draft is ever reinstated. However, it doesn’t currently include women nor equate to immediate conscription but rather prepares for the possibility of a draft in the future.

Listen to Cardi’s full rant in the video above.

Virginia Rapper 23 Brazy Arrested For 10-Year-Boy’s Death After Months On The Run

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Authorities apprehended 23 Brazy, a rapper accused of killing a 10-year-old boy, in Virginia on Tuesday (June 18). The arrest ended a 10-month search by the U.S. Marshals Service, which was offering a $20,000 reward for information that led to her capture.

23 Brazy, whose real name is Tashawnda Nicole Drayton, allegedly killed a 10-year-old boy and injured a 37-year-old man in an August 2023 shooting in Franklin. Police said four people, including 23 Brazy, went to the older victim’s house on August 9, 2023. An altercation led to the rapper firing gunshots, which hit the 10-year-old boy and the 37-year-old man.

The child died from his injuries at a local hospital. The older victim survived the shooting.

U.S. Marshals arrested 23 Brazy in Boykins, a town about 15 minutes away from Franklin. Authorities said a relative was hiding her.

23 Brazy was charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated malicious wounding, shooting into an occupied dwelling, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, threat to burn or damage a building, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and discharge of a firearm in a public place.

According to 13NewsNow, 23 Brazy was out on bail at the time of the shooting. She was previously charged with grand larceny, conspiracy attempted malicious wounding and destruction of property.

Young Thug Trial’s Judge Refuses To Exit Case Despite Clash With Lawyer

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Judge Ural Glanville denied a motion seeking his recusal in Young Thug’s RICO trial on Tuesday (June 18). Defense attorney Brian Steel sought the Georgia judge’s disqualification a week after a heated confrontation between the two in court.

Glanville held Steel in contempt for refusing to reveal how he learned about a private meeting involving the judge, prosecutors and witness Kenneth Copeland. Steel accused Glanville of joining the prosecution’s team and displaying clear bias against Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams.

“The court is so biased against undersigned counsel and/or Mr. Williams, the court ignored all laws and pursued contempt penalties to attempt to intimidate undersigned counsel to violate the law and ethics in order to continue to help the prosecution convict Mr. Williams and all others,” Steel wrote in his motion.

Steel added, “The court abused its authority by holding undersigned counsel in contempt for refusing to divulge privileged information and for protecting Mr.Williams’ Constitutional rights to due process, right to a fair tribunal, right to a fair trial, right to be present and effective assistance of counsel. This court’s refusal to acknowledge these rights and protections has created an unfair tribunal based upon bias against Mr. Williams and/or his counsel and favoritism to the prosecutors.”

Young Thug’s lawyer said Glanville attempted to intimidate the defense by sentencing Steel to 20 days in jail for contempt. A Georgia Supreme Court ruling prevented Steel from going to jail, but the defense viewed the judge’s antics as proof of favoritism toward the prosecution.

“This court’s conduct raises a strong finding that it has become personally embroiled in the case,” Steel contended. “It is clear, even to a casual observer, that this court’s involvement in this controversy requires this court be disqualified/recused/removed from all further proceedings … and another Judge, who will duly exercise the powers of the judicial branch, with partiality, clarity and fairness, must be appointed to this case.”

Glanville claimed Steel’s arguments were insufficient to refer the case to another judge. But Glanville will give the defense a transcript of the meeting between the judge, prosecutors and Copeland to review before Copeland faces cross-examination.

Young Thug’s trial began in November 2023. He has remained in custody since his 2022 arrest.

Ashanti Reveals Nelly Shocked Her With “Beautiful, Intimate” Proposal 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Ashanti is opening up about her relationship with Nelly, revealing details about his proposal and their wedding plans. 

The couple is expecting their first child together after rekindling their on-again, off-again romance last year. Fans were overjoyed earlier this year when the couple announced they were engaged and welcoming a child. 

In a new interview with ET Online, Ashanti revealed she was floored when Nelly popped the question.  

“It was just such a beautiful, intimate moment,” she recalled. “We were not dressy.” Although Ashanti believed a proposal “was gonna come soon,” she was still “completely” shocked when the time came.  

“The way it happened was so funny,” the singer said, revealing she was lying in bed wearing Nelly’s T-shirt and boxers at the time. “It’s not really sexy.” 

Ashanti said the proposal brought her to tears, and she “FaceTimed everyone I know,” after giving Nelly “the biggest hug and kiss ever.” The couple plan to have the baby before tying the knot in a ceremony on the beach.  

While Nelly sparked pregnancy rumors after rubbing Ashanti’s belly on stage at his Black and White Ball in St. Louis, neither of them knew she was expecting at the time. However, after missing a period, she took a test and realized he had predicted their blessing.  

Nelly was delighted with the news. “He was so happy and we were both smiling and it was so funny,” Ashanti explained. “I was actually at his mom’s house… He was in the studio. It was a really cool moment. It was a little bit of everything.” 

Ashanti surprised Nelly with a Father’s Day balloon arrangement while he was performing at Denver’s Ball Arena on Sunday (June 16). “Y’all make some noise for my baby mama in the building!” Nelly told the crowd. 

Justin Timberlake In Custody After Drunk Driving Arrest 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Justin Timberlake has been arrested for driving while under the influence in the Hamptons. 

The “Sexy Back” singer was reportedly nabbed on Monday night (June 17) in the village of Sag Harbor on Long Island, a law enforcement official told ABC News. He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.  

Sag Harbor is a popular nightlife destination next to the Hamptons at the Eastern end of Long Island.  

A source told PEOPLE Timberlake was arrested after dining at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor. Cops pulled him over after leaving the restaurant while driving to a friend’s house. 

Meanwhile, a Sag Harbor Police Department source reports Timberlake is still in custody. “Nobody was hurt,” the source said. Timberlake is due to be arraigned at some point on Tuesday morning.  

It’s unclear whether the arrest will affect Justin Timberlake’s upcoming The Forget Tomorrow World Tour dates. He set to perform in Chicago later this week on June 20 and 21. He also has two shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden next weekend.  

On Sunday, Timberlake paid tribute to his children with a Father’s Day Instagram post.  

“My 2 greatest gifts,” Timberlake said of his two sons with wife Jessica Biel. “I learn more about myself everyday just because you both chose me to be your Daddy. I will always be there for you through your peaks and valleys… to lift you up and show you how high you can take this life and to pick you up when you fall. And, of course, to flood you with insufferable Dad-jokes all along the way. I love you both so much. Thank you for giving me my biggest purpose.” 

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Chris Brown Meet-And-Greet Claims Another Victim As Man Leaves His Fiancée Over Viral Photo 

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

Chris Brown took a photo with a female fan at a recent meet-and-greet that left her finance so devastated that he broke up with her.  

The singer has come under fire in recent years because of his interactions with his fans during his $1,000 meet-and-greet sessions. Brown gets up close and personal with his supporters, hugging and kissing them and taking amusing photos.  

However, one photo proved to be the nail in the coffin for a man set to propose to his girlfriend. A Facebook post from Jared Jay Sims is going viral after he revealed he dumped his girlfriend because her Chris Brown meet-and-greet t photo was getting too much attention.  

“This was my soon to be fiancee!” Sims wrote alongside an image of Chris Brown picking up a female fan. “This photo has gone viral! This was her birthday present! In my head I was convinced that a meet and greet means shaking hands and getting a signed autograph black n white. picture or CD!” 

In the post, Sims says the photo left him “heartbroken! Devastated! Embarrassed and bamboozled!” and claims he “ended the engagement immediately!”  

However, a quick glance at his Facebook account reveals an interest in “Sketch Comedy,” and it’s possible Sims is just trolling and he hasn’t actually dumped his girlfriend.

Nonetheless, his post has gained traction online, with some users claiming “Chris Brown is saving men.” 

Earlier this month, a woman claimed her boyfriend dumped her after a meet-and-greet with Chris Brown. “My boyfriend broke up with me about a week later after arguing because he felt Chris was too close to me”, she said. 

Long Live O.G. Clay: T.I. Talks About His Late, Great Manager

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: Exclusives

Tip Talks To Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur About The Unique Bond Between Himself And His Late Manager Clay Evans

T.I., now a mogul in numerous industries, has opened up about his late manager, Clay Evans, who passed away just over a year ago. Their relationship was more than professional; it was deeply personal and profoundly impactful.

The beloved Atlanta music executive, born Claybourne Evans Jr., died on March 24, 2023. He was a significant figure in the city’s music scene, comedy and was also a close representative of Atlanta rap legend T.I. As the CEO of Rubicon Brand Management and VP of Grand Hustle Records, Evans Jr. played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous artists. He worked closely with comedian Lil Duval, DJ MLK, and many others, leaving a lasting impact on the industry and the lives of those he touched.

Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur talked to Tip about the impact Clay had on him, from comedy and Hip-Hop to their personal dealings.

“Clay was an integral piece and just an undeniable asset to T.I., Grand Hustle, and my career as a whole,” T.I. stated in an exclusive interview at WonWorld Studios in New York City. He emphasized that Evans was not only a mentor and a brother but also an architect of the path he walked and the empire they built together. “It’s hard to put it into words because, as I see it, it’s immeasurable,” T.I. reflected.

The emotional weight of Evans’ passing was palpable in T.I.’s recounting of the creation of a tribute song, “LLOGCLAY (Long Live O.G. Clay).”

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“The song was made the night before or a couple of days before his service. It was fresh on my mind, heavy on my heart,” T.I. shared. The raw emotion poured into the track made it a therapeutic outlet for T.I. during that challenging time, which continues today.

But what made Clay such a good manager?

“He had an expansive take on different cultures and what made certain regions – domestically and internationally – special, and how they could be applied to our business model,” T.I. explained. Clay’s style was also influenced by his military background.

Evans’ mentorship extended beyond professional advice.

“I can’t say there’s an area of life that we have not exchanged certain levels of information on. It was all on the table,” T.I. said.

Evans also played a significant role in T.I.’s foray into comedy. Having managed comedian Lil Duval and been involved in promoting comedy nights, Evans helped T.I. strategically organize his entry into the comedy world. “He came on to start to strategically organize an infrastructure and a plan of action for me entering into the world of comedy,” T.I. recounted.

One memorable moment T.I. shared was after a debacle at Barclay that resulted in Tip getting booed. A photo (captured by Creekmur) showed Tip and Evans huddled together. “I was processing all of the lessons and all of the information that came with the experience,” T.I. recalled.

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Reflecting on Evans’ legacy, T.I. concluded, “Man, he was a good dude. Definitely a good dude.”

Rest in peace, Clay Evans.

Young Thug’s Attorney Files Motion To Remove Judge & Seeks Mistrial Over Alleged “Bias” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Young Thug’s attorney is seeking to remove the judge in the latest turn in the YSL RICO case. 

On Monday (June 17), Thugger’s attorney, Brian Steel, filed a motion to recuse Judge Ural Glanville, per Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In addition, he also filed a motion for a mistrial, “goaded by the improper conduct committed in concert by the court and prosecution.” 

Steel also points to “numerous instances during trial when the judge’s behavior appears to have been biased against Mr. Williams’ counsel and partial in favor of the State.” 

The “improper conduct” alleged in the motion stems from Judge Glanville’s meeting with the prosecution and witness Kenneth “Lil Woody” Copeland. Steel was taken into custody for refusing to disclose the source who informed him about the meeting. Glanville held Steel in contempt and ordered him to serve 20 days in jail.  

Copeland had initially refused to testify and spent the weekend in jail. However, he took the stand on Monday (June 10), albeit as a reluctant witness.  

Steel claimed the judge “assisted the State to influence a witness to testify” against Young Thug. “These actions certainly raised reasonable questions concerning the judge’s partiality and bias.” 

In his motion, Steele accused the court and the prosecutors of “working together,” “to gain an unlawful advantage over Mr. Williams.” He added, “The court has unlawfully become the prosecutor, Judge-Grand Jury,’ biased, partial, potential sentencer and thus, must be removed.” 

Kendrick Lamar Reportedly Shooting “Not Like Us” Video In Compton 

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

Kendrick Lamar is reportedly shooting a video for the song that ended his epic battle with Drake, “Not Like Us.” 

On Monday (June 17), Reggie Wright  of the Bomb 1st podcast claimed that Kendrick Lamar is doing “something big, big in Compton.” 

Wright added, “If I was y’all I would hang around Compton. I might get in trouble for saying that but they doing something major in Compton this Saturday.” 

Although he gave little away, Wright hinted K. Dot will be filming a music video. “Y’all might get to be a star. Especially the young ladies that like to be in videos,” he said. pgLang’s Euro Luxxk is said to have confirmed the shoot.

Earlier this month, Lamar explained the significance of his hometown during his surprise appearance at the 2024 commencement ceremony at Compton College.   

“This is where I’m from.’ I still believe in Compton, Compton always been a future for me,” the Grammy-winning rapper told the crowd. “I think we breed some of the most incredible individuals: creatives, intellectuals, talent. We had it since day one, that’s why I always screamed this city. I traveled the world, there’s no place like this one right here. No place.”  

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” debuted at No. 1 and has surpassed 300 million streams since its release. The song was arguably the biggest to come out of his feud with Drake and has had fans quoting lines like “freaky-ass n####, he a 69 God” and “OV-ho,” ever since.  

Meanwhile, Lamar is gearing up to take to the stage for The Pop Out: Kendrick and Friends. The show is a special Juneteenth concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on June 19. 

Tickets are now sold out, but fans can watch the concert live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music Twitch channel. The livestream will start at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. 

Rick Ross Celebrates Final Child Support Payment, BM Claims He’s Hiding Secret Kids 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Rick Ross had more than one reason to celebrate this past Father’s Day weekend as his child support commitment came to an end. However, the mother of his eldest son claims he will be making payments into his seventies. 

On Monday (June 17), the MMG honcho took to Instagram Live to rejoice over his final payment. 

“What would you rather celebrate, Father’s Day or the date of your last child support payment?” Ross questioned. “Or, what if your last child support payment was on Father’s Day weekend? That’s what you call divine divinity.” 

However, his son William Roberts III’s mother, Tia Kemp, received a message from a friend informing her of Rick Ross’s celebrations, prompting Kemp to rain on his parade. 

“I came over here to cuss a b#### out,” she began. “You stupid silly muthafucka. Who the f### give a f### about your child support payments, b####. And if I want some more, I’ll take my ass over to family court and get some while he going to college.” 

Furthermore, Kemp implied Ross has multiple other children and will be paying child support for decades. “You got to worry about them eight or nine over there you got,” she added. “You going to be paying child support for [them] ‘tlll you about 70.” 

Earlier this year, Ross called Kemp his “biggest op” in his verse on Future and Metro Boomin‘s “Everyday Hustle.” Kemp clapped back, claiming Ross was hiding a secret love child who looks like Drake.  

“You oughta rap about your muthafuckin children you around here hiding,” she said. “I want to see my stepson that look like Drake.” 

50 Cent Slams Reports Of Tyler Perry Rivalry: “He’s Helping Me” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

50 Cent may be following in Tyler Perry’s footsteps, expanding his entertainment empire with his G-Unit film and television studios, but Fiddy’s making clear they aren’t rivals. 

G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana, reportedly became the second-largest Black-owned production studio in the world after Perry’s Atlanta studio. However, this doesn’t mean the executives are at odds. In fact, according to 50 Cent, it’s the opposite.  

On Monday (June 17) 50 Cent took to Instagram with a clarification after The Root published a headline that read, “50 Cent Gearing Up To Be A Tyler Perry Rival?” he shut down the notion in no uncertain terms. 

“Yes,” he began before adding a trio of clapping emojis. “I’m doing great but you’re getting it fvcked up, if you think me and Tyler will be at odds at any point. He’s helping me, already going out of his way to aid my progress. So in the nicest way cut the s### !” 

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50 Cent Reveals He’s Working With Tyler Perry

Earlier this month, 50 Cent opened up about his relationship with Perry during a celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the original Power show in New York.  

“So I talked to Tyler on my way here,” 50 Cent told the crowd. “Tyler is no joke. He’ll f### you up if you think he ‘Madea.’ He don’t talk to me like that. I don’t know if he’s tougher when I’m he’s talking to me, but it just feels like I can learn some things from him.” 

Furthermore, 50 Cent revealed his plans to work with Perry to help elevate into a “premium space,” in the industry. 

‘So I’ll be out in Atlanta shortly to look at his facility so I can not make some mistakes that I could potentially make,” he added. “There’s so much more to come. I’m standing in front of you, I currently have 34 shows across 10 different networks, you only aware of four,” he added. 

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Lil Yachty May Have Fulfilled Donald Glover’s “Atlanta” Series “Young White Avatar” Prophecy

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Lil Yachty may have just brought the “art imitates reality” fallacy to life based on one of the wildest episodes of Donald Glover’s Atlanta series and his recent decision to bring viral rapper Ian to the stage.

A number of memorable moments came out of Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash in Chicago over the weekend. One of the biggest takeaways from the festival, outside of Chief Keef’s return to The Windy City, was Lil Yachty’s apparent co-sign of newcomer Ian.

Brought to the stage to perform his trending single “Figure It Out,” Ian paid homage to the Concrete Boys leading man by recreating the walkout Lil Yachty went viral for at the 2021 iteration of the festival. Apparently, Lil Yachty was feeling it, too, because he even stopped Ian mid-verse and made him run the record back once more. Not to mention, the clip went viral on social media, garnering more than three million views on one of the clips shared on Twitter (X) alone.

And while it all seemed like a definitive passing of the torch moment, a fan theory floating around on the platform has likened the occurrence to the infamous “Young White Avatar (YWA)” episode from Glover’s thrilling dramedy, Atlanta.

“Yachty really got himself a Young White Avatar Donald Glover called this on ‘Atlanta’ a couple years ago lmao,” the Twitter (X) user wrote in the post.

As explained in the season four episode of the series, the “YWA” is essentially a young white artist that successful Black artists are expected to pivot and leverage toward the latter half of their careers.

The main idea driving the literary device of tragic irony at the core of the plot of this episode is that even though the Black artist is authentically a student of the game, the cycle of pop culture will dictate that they will need to embrace a YWA—or young white avatar—to reach broader mainstream audiences as the grow older.

It’s either that or become obsolete, as the sobering yet humorous scene from Atlanta attempts to explain as Paper Boy sits in on a YWA info session led by an older Black male music industry executive.

“Everybody in this room can rap their ass off, but if rapping meant you made money, Cassidy would be a millionaire,” the instructor barks at Paper Boy and the other rappers in the scene.

While it could be too deep, the theory does shed an interesting light on Lil Yachty’s iconic walk-out video and his influence, overall. The original clip of Lil Yachty has collectively amassed millions of views since it began circulating on the internet over three years ago. One primary upload alone has garnered over four million views​ on YouTube​. And the video has also gone viral on TikTok and Instagram, and as of late, has bled into the stratosphere of professional sports with multiple edits and memes adding to its popularity.

The latest trend, being AI-generated remakes of the clip, has featured the likeness of several major public figures such as Deion Sanders and more. However, it is without a doubt that Ian’s remake, no matter how uncoordinated and or unseasoned it may have been, has undoubtedly breathed new life into the lore of the clip.

Check out the clip above.

Tommy Richman Will Be Much Bigger Than “Million Dollar Baby” Russ Claims

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Russ is confident rising Virginia artist Tommy Richman is more than just a one-hit wonder and recently laid out his opinion on why he believes his take.

Taking to Twitter (X) on Monday (June 17), Russ broke down why he believes the “Million Dollar Baby” architect will transcend his hallmark hit despite criticism circulating about his authenticity as an artist. In his initial remark—sparked by his reaction to the announcement of his upcoming debut album COYOTE—Russ cites Richman’s decisiveness as a factor that he feels is important to longevity for any artist with a viral hit on their hands.

“He’s moving with a sense of urgency and capitalizing on momentum unlike a lot of artists who catch 1 song and parade around for a year and then miss their moment,” Russ wrote. “Kudos to him and his team.”

Russ added in a follow-up tweet, “You can tell the artists who are prepared to blow up vs the ones who aren’t. Move like you know it’s gonna happen.”

Russ’s comments come after audio of Funkmaster Flex slamming “Million Dollar Baby” during a radio broadcast made its way to social media. In the clip, the 56-year-old New Yorker also blasted Richman’s fans.

“If you’re someone that likes this song, you are a clown,” Funkmaster Flex said. “I don’t know what the rest of his songs sound like. I don’t even know who Tommy Richman is. Sounds like a shoe store.

“Now we’re gonna document this hot garbage. We’re gonna play it now, I know you want to hear it. I wonder if this is big in the club. See this part is deceiving like it might be a good song.”

With or without the approval of either Russ or Funkmaster Flex, it’s clear Richman is making good use of the momentum he’s snowballed into since his hit single began taking over airwaves. Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart.

The track amassed more than 372 million Spotify streams. Richman’s latest release, “Devil Is A Lie,” has already racked up more than four million Spotify streams since its June 14 release and underscored his meteoric rise as his monthly listeners on the streaming platform currently topples more than 48 million users.

Check out Russ’s remarks above.

Playboi Carti & Yung Miami Dating?

By: Justin IveyCategory: Rumors

Playboi Carti stirred up dating rumors by posting Yung Miami on his Instagram Stories. Playboi Carti fans flooded Yung Miami’s Instagram account with comments after he shared her photo on Monday (June 17).

Fans wildly speculated about a romance between the two. Social media users tried to connect the dots to Playboi Carti’s collaborator Lil Uzi Vert, who’s in a relationship with City Girls member JT.

Yung Miami’s name was dragged back into the rumor mill after she faced months of backlash for her past romance with Diddy. She was named in one of the many lawsuits against the disgraced mogul. Producer Lil Rod accused her of being a sex worker and transporting pink cocaine for Diddy.

Playboi Carti was no stranger to dating a fellow rapper. He was previously in a relationship with Iggy Azalea, the mother of his first child. They broke up in 2020. Years later, Iggy Azalea claimed her ex was a serial abuser.

“Imagine having a pregnant girlfriend and pretending they don’t exist until it comes out you like to abuse them too – & rarely visiting your actual son unless [it’s] because you’re running from whatever problems ya got going on in Atlanta & the press with your serial abuse of [women],” Iggy Azalea wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Iggy Azalea discussed her “volatile” relationship with Playboi Carti in a 2023 interview with Emily Ratajkowski. The Australian rapper recalled one dispute that resulted in her leaving him for good.

“In that moment that I had on that day, I was like, ‘I will never let my son see this because I don’t want him to see someone talk to me this way,’” she said. “’Cause I don’t want him to ever learn this, I don’t want him to be exposed to this.”

Check out some of the Playboi Carti-related comments on Yung Miami’s post below.

Wiz Khalifa Reveals Why Father’s Day 2024 Was Extra Special—Gets Response From Amber Rose

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Wiz Khalifa celebrated Father’s Day with a major announcement on Sunday (June 16). The 36-year-old rapper revealed his girlfriend Aimee Aguilar is pregnant with a baby girl.

“Baby Girl On The Way,” he wrote on Instagram.

Aguilar used the same caption to share several maternity photos on her Instagram account. Wiz Khalifa’s ex-girlfriend Amber Rose, the mother of his son Sebastian, showed her support in the comments of both posts.

“We can’t wait to meet her!” Rose wrote on Wiz Khalifa’s post.

Rose praised Aguilar as a “gorgeous mama” in a comment on the maternity photos.

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Wiz Khalifa’s baby girl will be his first child with Aguilar, whom he’s been dating for roughly five years. The baby will be his second child.

Earlier this year, Wiz Khalifa discussed fatherhood on the Call Her Daddy podcast. The weed-loving artist admitted he got high before attending his son’s parent-teacher conferences.

“Hell yeah, I’m pulling up stoned,” he said. “They expect it. They know what’s up. It’s not like back in the day where you’re considered a bad parent if you smoke weed. I’m pretty sure my son smells like weed.”

Wiz Khalifa discussed amusing tales from his family life on the Jennifer Hudson Show months later. Around Mother’s Day, he told Hudson he went to strip clubs with his mom.

“Me and my mom do everything together,” he said. “We go to strip clubs together. We went to Mexico. We went to Coachella together. We do everything. That’s my dog.”

View Aguilar’s maternity photos below.

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Chrisean Rock Hit With Jail Sentence But More Punishment Awaits

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Chrisean Rock was sentenced to 30 days in jail for assault with a deadly weapon without a firearm on Friday (June 14). The reality TV star/rapper learned her fate for the misdemeanor charge in California while awaiting extradition to Oklahoma.

Police arrested Chrisean at a Los Angeles County court on June 10. She went to the courthouse to support Blueface, the father of her child, as he dealt with his own legal issues.

Chrisean was apprehended on a felony fugitive warrant out of Oklahoma. She was wanted for a probation violation in a drug case. An Oklahoma judge sentenced her to a few years of probation for drug charges in 2023.

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Blueface’s manager Wack 100 told fans he could not post bail for Chrisean. Authorities placed a no bail hold on her in the Oklahoma case. Chrisean remained in a waiting game until her extradition to Oklahoma.

“I think within the next 30 days, they got 45 days to transport her,” Wack 100 said in an Instagram video. “If they come get her … they’ll fly her over there. So, the faster she gets over there, the faster she’ll be home. It’s not like she’s gonna do some years, be incarcerated for a long time.”

He continued, “The minute you hear Rock is in Oklahoma, [she’s in] custody. Probably within 10 days of that, best case, she’ll be home. Or the judge might give her a little time: months, couple of months, whatever they do. Either way, we’ll see her before Christmas. We’ll see her before the summer’s up. She’ll be alright … She’s in the same situation Blueface is in.”

According to Los Angeles County jail records, Chrisean was placed in the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California. Blueface landed behind bars at the Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles.

“Bling Bishop” Lamor Whitehead Sentenced For Scamming His Parishioners & More

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A New York judge sentenced Bishop Lamor Whitehead to nine years in prison plus three years of supervised release on Monday (June 17). The so-called “Bling Bishop” was ordered to pay $85,000 in restitution and forfeit $95,000.

Whitehead was convicted of wire fraud, attempted wire fraud, attempted extortion and making false statements to federal law enforcement agents in March. Prosecutors sought a 12-year sentence.

“I don’t see any remorse for your conduct,” Judge Lorna Schofield told Whitehead at his sentencing.

Whitehead, a controversial preacher with ties to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, scammed one of his parishioners and extorted a businessman. The “Bling Bishop” convinced a woman to give him $90,000 by promising to help her buy a home. Instead, he used the money for luxury items and personal expenses. He extorted $5,000 from a businessman and tried swindling another $500,000 from the same person by touting his connections to Adams.

“As the U.S. Attorney’s office said when they brought this case, the defendant ‘knew he could not obtain’ favors from city government,” a spokesperson for the mayor’s office told CNN in March. “With [his conviction], that was proven right.”

Whitehead first gained notoriety as the victim of a robbery at his church in July 2022. He was arrested on fraud charges in December 2022.

“Lamor Whitehead is a con man who stole millions of dollars in a string of financial frauds and even stole from one of his own parishioners,” Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a statement. “He lied to federal agents, and again to the Court at his trial. Today’s sentence puts an end to Whitehead’s various schemes and reflects this Office’s commitment to bring accountability to those who abuse their positions of trust.”

AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur spoke to Whitehead months before the preacher’s arrest. Check out the interview below.