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KRS-One, DMC, MC Lyte And Rap Legends Invite Public To “Walk This Way” Hip-Hop 51 March

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

A number of Hip-Hop legends will gather in the Bronx on Sunday (August 11) to take part in the 51st Annual Hip-Hop March, titled “Walk This Way,” spearheaded by the legendary KRS-One.

In addition to KRS-One, MC Sha Rock, MC Lyte, DMC, Master Gee, Kurtis Blow, and Grand Wizzard Theodore will march to support Hip-Hop culture and promote urban health and non-violence in the community.

“With a healthy respect for our victorious past and an eye toward our glorious future, it is clear that only we have taken care of us, only we can take care of us, and only we will take care of us!” KRS-One told AllHipHop.com.

“Peace, love, unity, and safely having fun amongst ourselves; these are the practices we need for our next 50 years to be even more victorious than the last. We owe this to our future,” KRS-One added.

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The public is encouraged to join a unifying walk that will start at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, the birthplace of Hip-Hop, to celebrate hip-hop’s birthday while prioritizing the health of the Bronx and New York at large.

“We are walking for health and nonviolent conflict resolution because that’s the solution. We’re walking from 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, the birthplace of Hip-Hop, to Crotona Park. We are walking in the Bronx for the health and wealth of all of New York City. As a matter of fact, this whole nation and the globe because Hip-Hop is a culture. It’s a way of life,” DMC explained.

Registration for the event starts at 8:00 a.m., and the walk will conclude at Crotona Park in the Bronx.

There, there will be several keynote speeches on the state of Hip-Hop.

“We’re going to show you how to survive, strive and be alive. We created Hip-Hop so we didn’t have to glorify or celebrate all the negativity that is attacking and prevalent in our communities. We are the solution. The Walk This Way March. Why? Because we want to show you there is a way because we are the way,’ DMC said.

Kesha Plans To Diss Diddy On New Version Of “Tik Tok”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Kesha is set to re-record her debut hit “Tik Tok” with a significant lyric change.

She announced this on Instagram while celebrating the 15th anniversary of the track’s release on August 7, 2009.

Born out of a joyful and carefree spirit, “Tik Tok” marked Kesha’s maiden venture into the music world with her voice and name.

“TiK ToK was the first single that I put into this world that had my voice AND my name credited!!!! I remember making it fun and happy because that’s how I felt and wanted others to feel,” she wrote. “What I’m so proud of is that’s how this song STILL makes me feel, through it all, and those are emotions I want all of us to connect to. 15 (!!!!!!) years later, I see this song as a snapshot into the way I saw the world at the time. That girl was naive and wild and playful. This song eternalizes a side of myself that I love very much, and now see I have to protect fiercely. The world has changed so much and so have I.”

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Earlier this year, Kesha and Reneé Rapp altered the song’s famous opening line, “wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy,” during their Coachella performance, switching it to “wake up in the morning, like, ‘F**k P. Diddy.'”

The lyric swap followed allegations against Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs by his former partner Cassie Ventura, who accused him of physical and sexual abuse, which Combs has denied.

The lawsuit was eventually settled out of court and dismissed.

Kesha expressed her enthusiasm for the revised line, giving a nod to Rapp and promising fans a permanent change.

“I absolutely love the new lyric change. (Shout out to @reneerapp). Yes, it is permanent. I will re-record it when I have legal rights to! Now, my first baby stands for so much. It stands for fiercely protecting fun and unadulterated joy, in myself and in others. The whole ride has been absolute insanity, but the JOY is still riding,” she said.

She also highlighted her new single “Joyride,” adding, “I hope you all can find 3 1/2 minutes of play in this song and connect with your wild child-like joy. Thank you for making my life so magical animals, it’s one for the books!”

Breaking In The Olympics: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

With just one more day of the 2024 Paris Olympics to go, the United States has racked up 111 medals and counting, in everything from track and field to gymnastics. For the first time in Olympic history, breaking (or breakdancing) was included on the itinerary. But its inclusion is getting mixed reviews.

The trouble began on Friday (August 9), when Lithuania’s silver medalist Nicka was criticized on social media for donning a durag during each of her battles. Worn by those who aren’t Black, durags can be seen as cultural appropriation, and Nicka is white.The 17-year-old breaker ultimately won the silver medal after losing in the final to Japan’s b-girl Ami. Am

Then there was the Australian b-girl Raygun, a 36-year-old college professor competing against women half her age. Not only was she mocked for her outfit, but she was also ridiculed for her questionable dance moves, which failed to resemble traditional breaking in any way. With moves like the “kangaroo,” she didn’t get a single vote from any of the nine judges. A clip of her performance went viral and she quickly fired back, “Looking forward to the same level of scrutiny on what the b-boys wear tomorrow.”

She later defended her bizarre performance to reporters, saying, “I was never going to beat these girls on what they do best, the dynamic and the power moves, so I wanted to move differently, be artistic and creative because how many chances do you get in a lifetime to do that on an international stage?”

Despite the jokes, having breaking included in the Olympics was a monumental occasion, especially for an art form that sprouted from the gritty streets of New York City decades ago. B-girl Logistx, who was representing Team USA, didn’t advance past the round-robin stage but was still immensely proud of her performance.

On Saturday (August 10), she wrote a heartfelt post on Instagram, thanking Hip-Hop culture and the pioneers who paved the way. She also suggested she didn’t exactly agree with the judge’s decisions.

“Trust you are seen,” she wrote. “All your life’s battles. Even if it stays between you and God. Although I didn’t walk away with the outcome I envisioned, I still fought through to be here and did what I came here to do and that was to represent and enjoy. I love how I danced out there and that makes me proud. Some rounds I really felt I won but it’s okay it’s how the game goes sometimes and I’m so grateful I’m here with the chance to share.

Shoutout to Hip Hop for being a light in my life. SHOUTOUT TO THE PIONEERS/CREATORS OF BREAKIN. Thank you Breakin for being true medicine. Thank God for dance and music. The dance makes me happy. I’m confident this is healthy for the world and create happiness and peace. BIPOC / HIP HOP / BREAKIN IS NOT TO BE MESSED WITH WE ARE TO BE RESPECTED.”

Logistx spoke to reporters following her appearance and encouraged the International Olympic Committee to keep breaking in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Plans to exclude it are already underway.

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Still, the excitement throughout Hip-Hop culture was palpable. Ice-T wrote on Instagram, “Olympic BreakDancing starts Today! 10am Eastern Time… This is gonna blow the minds of people that haven’t seen breaking in a while… INCREDIBLE All Respect to HIPHOP.” He later stood up for the sport on Twitter (X), saying, “Lol…. The people talking s### about the Olympic Breaking event can’t even sit on the floor and stand back up without trouble… And some just Hate HipHop… I understand.. F em RESPECT to the athletes.”

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Meanwhile, B-Boy Victor Montalvo—who won the 2023 World Championship title and was the World Games 2022 champion—took on Japan’s Shigekix for the U.S. with Black Sheep’s “The Choice is Yours” blaring in the background. He’s expected to clinch gold at the finals on Saturday (August 10).

Before Friday’s battles began, Snoop Dogg made a grand entrance into the stadium to the soundtrack of “Drop it Like it’s Hot,” prompting cheers and dancing in the stands. No matter what the future holds for breaking in the Olympics, Hip-Hop was fully represented on an international stage—and that’s gold.

Sexyy Red Thanks Trick Daddy For “Hottest Female Rapper” Crown During Awards Snub Rant

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Trick Daddy recently uncovered an unlikely Miami to St. Louis connection while giving Sexyy Red her flowers during a recent episode of his podcast.

The 305 representer didn’t hold back in his address of Big Sexyy on the latest installment of his B###h I Got My Pots podcast cooking show in which he discussed what he sees as a glaring oversight at a recent awards show. Trick Daddy, known for his unfiltered opinions, expressed his frustration over the “Get It Sexyy” rapper being snubbed for a BET Award earlier this summer.

“One of the most hottest female rappers in decades,” Trick Daddy started off. “Sexyy Red…You got snubbed. Yeah, I said, and you got snubbed. You got snubbed.”

As he dove deeper into the exact award in question he felt she deserved, Trick Daddy highlighted Sexyy Red’s undeniable presence and popularity in the current music scene.

“Sexyy Red was up for the rapper, entertainer, performer,” he said. “One of ’em other year. I remember last year, they was hating on her since she wasn’t making, now I can’t go in a club. I can’t step in a club without hearing some Sexyy Reds.”

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Drawing from his own experiences in the music industry, Trick Daddy explained the familiar feeling of being overlooked. In fact, he essentially compared the early stages of his career with Sexyy Red’s, arguing that he experienced some of the same sort of treatment before he really broke through to the mainstream.

“I remember when I was heavy in the music, I was in my prime,” he said. “And every year I would have different excuses from the producers and executives of all the rap and Hip-Hop award shows. ‘Oh, it’s about timing. When you came out and you didn’t come out in time and you didn’t do this in time.'”

He continued, seemingly shading Tyla, who was the recipient of the aforementioned award over Sexyy Red.

“Y’all snubbed her and y’all gave her award to somebody else,” he said. “So somebody told me, ‘Well, the other girl is international,’ but God damnit, international. This is not no international award show. She’s international s###. I don’t like s### like that.”

Trick Daddy’s passionate defense of Sexyy Red shows his disdain for what he sees as an unfair industry practice, making it clear he believes she deserved recognition.

“But she’s not going to be around. You said that already? Show you right,” he concluded, hinting that Sexyy Red’s impact will endure despite the snub.

Sexyy Red caught wind of his comments and replied, “Just saw this right on OG. preciate dat fr.”

Blueface Hit With 4-Year Prison Sentence—But Wack 100 Thinks He’ll Be Out In 10 Months

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Blueface was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday (August 9), leaving his mother and father understandably emotional.

The “Thotiana” rapper was handed the stiff sentence due to a probation violation related to a 2021 incident in which he assaulted a security guard at a club in San Fernando Valley. The probation violation stemmed from that assault, and his recent sentencing reflects the culmination of his legal issues.

Although he received a four-year sentence, his manager, Wack 100, clarified that due to time already served and other factors, his sentence was effectively reduced to around three years. He expects Blueface to serve only about nine to 10 more months in prison due to the credits he has accumulated for time served​.

In an interview following the hearing, Wack 1oo explained he was able to get Blueface’s sentencing suspended for the past few years, but due to being caught with drug paraphernalia, the judge was forced to give him the maximum sentence.

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Blueface’s sentencing arrives as the mother of one of his children, Chrisean Rock, was extradited to Oklahoma. Rock is facing eight years in prison following her June arrest. Documents viewed by AllHipHop show she’s currently being held at the Northeast Oklahoma Community Corrections Center in Vinita.

The polarizing reality television star has been charged with failure to have a tax stamp affixed on control dangerous substances (CDS) and possession of CDS with the intent to distribute. Each charge carries a potential four-year sentence.

Kevin Hart Jokes Continue Amid Ongoing Michael Jordan Feud

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Kevin Hart’s lighthearted joke about Michael Jordan at a charity event over eight years ago ignited a lasting rift between the comedian and the former basketball legend, and Hart says he “could care less” about the silent treatment.

During his “Acting My Age” stand-up show in New Jersey, Kevin Hart described how Jordan’s pouting began when he made fun of the sports icon’s tardiness.

“Michael’s had an attitude with me for years because I hosted a celebrity event for him and he came in late,” Kevin Hart told the crowd according to the DailyMail.com. “I saw him coming in late and I hit him with a joke. It was quick. It was all in fun. I don’t know where it came from. I just hit him with a quick one. Michael had an attitude. Hasn’t talked to me since.”

Adding fuel to the fire, Hart joked about Jordan’s fashion sense, calling him a “horrible dresser” and criticizing his jeans.

Despite the digs, Hart remains unfazed by the animosity.

“I don’t give a s###. I could care less. I can f###### care less,” Hart said. “I’m at a point in my life where it’s very hard to bother me.”

Hart, age 45, also shared that Michael Jordan has become increasingly distant, stating they “don’t get along” and that the former Chicago Bulls player is “not a Kevin Hart fan.”

In another stand-up routine, Hart teased Jordan’s sons, Jeffrey and Marcus, during his latest comedy tour.

Nonetheless, Marcus, at least, appears to hold no ill will. He attended Hart’s show in Las Vegas and praised him on social media.

“@kevinhart4real, the hilarious man, has a new joke about myself, my brother @heirjordan13, and @jumpman23. Go watch that,” Marcus posted.

Yung Guru Recalls “Crazy” Story Behind JAY-Z’s Verse On Drake’s “Talk Up” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Drake’s recent 100MB content dump stirred up some memories for Young Guru, who recalled a wild story about JAY-Z recording his verse for Scorpion cut “Talk Up.” 

Earlier this week, Drake unleashed a treasure trove of content, including unreleased music and videos giving fans a glimpse behind the scenes.  

One such clip featured Drake anxiously awaiting a verse from JAY-Z, who only had hours to turn it around despite being in the middle of a show.  

“He’s going to get off stage, shower, probably have a drink and then set back up with Guru [to write and record],” Drake says in the clip. “That process is gonna be two hours.” 

JAY-Z’s longtime engineer, Young Guru, hopped on Instagram to fill in the rest of the details, revealing Hov’s desperate dash to record.  

“The story behind this is beyond crazy,” Guru said, recalling Hov had a tiny window to lay his verse while performing on the On The Run II Tour.  

“He literally wrote the verse after doing a full two hour show,” he said. “He literally wrote the verse after doing a full two hour show.” 

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JAY-Z Set Up A Mock-Studio In The Concert Venue To Record His Verse For Drake

In a follow-up post, Guru explained he was due to perform at the afterparty, so he only had two hours to record JAY-Z’s verse.  

“HOV hit me and simply said ‘set up a studio in the venue,’” he added. “The Promotor waited in parking lot for two hours and I can’t tell him why I’m late. By the time HOV finished the internet that we set up from Livenation is gone. Everyone is gone. I had to tether my phone to my computer to send the session to @ovo40.” 

Thankfully, they managed to pull it off, and Guru even made it to the afterparty in time for his set. “When y’all hear this work I sometimes wonder if you understand how much goes into it!!!!” he exclaimed. “Classic Nights!!!! And I killed my set lol.”

Cardi B Demands Morphine After Freak Accident

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Rapper Cardi B Revealed a “Freak Accident” that left her temporarily “paralyzed” during an X Spaces chat with fans.

The Hip-Hop star, who recently announced her third pregnancy, shared that the incident almost led to a miscarriage.

Cardi described it as a significant event during the chat, saying, “I had a f###### freak accident. I don’t know how something – well, it wasn’t little, it actually hurt. It doesn’t really happen often, but it became so big to the point I was literally paralyzed.”

The 31-year-old continued, “And that little thing almost cost me my little one to come. But it didn’t. Yesterday I was feeling good. I came home, but I came home high as a kite.”

Cardi also detailed the aftermath, mentioning that the effects of painkillers quickly wore off.

“Today, I woke up sober, honey. I’m dying. If I don’t feel good in four hours, I’m going to the hospital and I don’t give a f###,” she said. “I’mma exaggerate this s### so I can get more morphine. Morphine me down! I don’t give a damn.”

She did not elaborate on what caused the accident or the extent of her injuries.

These comments were made just days after Cardi B disclosed that she was expecting her third child with rapper Offset.

On the same day as her pregnancy announcement, Cardi confirmed she had filed for divorce from Offset. The couple shares two other children: Kulture, six, and Wave, two.

Drake, Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj Rumored To Be At Odds Causing Young Money Rift

By: London JennnCategory: News

Rumors of a Yung Money rift are circulating online as fans speculate Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj are all throwing shade at each other. 

Speculation over the potential downfall of the iconic trio stemmed from fans detecting some subliminal shade in their recent moves. Drake has been catching heat since his battle with Kendrick Lamar and some fans believe the Young Money crew are distancing themselves from him. 

Earlier this week, Drake surprised everybody with his leak of 100 MB of previously unreleased material. Among the treasure trove was a collab with Latto, a longtime rival of Nicki Minaj. 

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The rumor mill then went into overdrive believing Nicki Minaj took a shot at Drake hours after the content dump. PartyNextDoor, who was said to have posted a photo with Latto recently, was another apparent target. 

During a chat with fans on Stationhead, Minaj talked about two ugly boys finding a “willing participant” in a “desperate” ugly girl.  

Additionally, Lil Wayne, rocking an XO chain reportedly gifted to him by The Weeknd also raised suspicion amid Abel’s recent subs towards Drake. The Weeknd posted a photo of Wayne wearing the piece on his Instagram Story.  

Despite the gossip, the Young Money roster have all praised each other in recent months. Drake still made Lil Wayne’s Top. 5 rappers list last month, and Weezy crowned Nicki the greatest Young Money artist of all-time in December.  

Furthermore, Drake brought Drake out during her Pink Friday 2 World Tour stop in Toronto in May.  

“Make some noise for the king of Toronto,” Nicki told the audience Drake kissed her on the cheek. “Make some noise for this icon, this legend.” 

Bishop The Overseer: Life, The Mic & Beyond Docu-Series Offers Look at Upcoming Album

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music

Seth Usifo Nwosu, known in the industry as Bishop The Overseer, is a Hip Hop/Rap recording and performing artist and writer born in St. Louis, Missouri.

In August 1993, he relocated to Newark, New Jersey, where he honed his songwriting abilities and created his pseudonymous alias, B.I.S.H.O.P (Best Individual Style Only Happens Through Potential).

Deeply rooted in religious origins, Bishop seeks to oversee every aspect of his life. His new mini docu-series, “Life, the Mic & Beyond,” provides a compelling glimpse into the making of his highly anticipated album, “Nation of Immigrants.”

Spanning 11 episodes, the series delves into the creative process behind each track, offering fans and music enthusiasts an intimate view of the inspiration, research, and development that shaped the album.

Hosted and directed by Dr. Cambria J. Nwosu, the docu-series features in-depth interviews with Bishop The Overseer.

These discussions explore the artist’s journey, shedding light on the themes and messages woven into his music. The series is a rich tapestry of insights, capturing the essence of Bishop’s artistic vision and the cultural significance of his work.

The Evolution of “Breathe”

The first episode, released on March 15, 2024, focuses on the development of “Breathe,” a song featuring Bishop’s 7-year-old son, Seth Jr., and produced by Tone Jonez.

The track addresses the ideological and philosophical clashes between opposing parties, encapsulated in the chorus “STOP, BREATHE, RETREAT, RELAX.” This refrain encourages listeners to pause and reconsider their actions in tense situations, emphasizing respect and preserving human life.

Bishop’s mastery of lyricism shines through in “Breathe,” with the first verse exploring themes of panic and rebellion, and the second verse delving into sacrifice and liberation.

The song speaks to the struggle for emotional control and the pursuit of higher awareness, touching on generational wealth, education, and repatriation issues.

A Tribute to a Loved One: “Someday”

Episode 2, which became available on March 29, 2024, covers the creation of “Someday,” another song produced by Tone Jonez. This deeply personal track is dedicated to Bishop’s late mother, Nancy Ruth Jones, who passed away on February 6, 2022. The song’s poignant lyrics reflect Bishop’s grief and the enduring impact of his mother’s presence in his life. Verse 1 opens with heartfelt lines that capture his sorrow: “Separated on Earth, We’ve been together since birth, I’m missing you more in your death, and every day I feel cursed.”

Bishop describes “Someday” as the most challenging composition of his career, a raw and emotional reflection on loss and the passage of time. The second verse anticipates the day when his son, Seth Jr., will face similar grief, emphasizing the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life.

Broadening Horizons: Media and Platform Expansion

The mini docu-series is available on multiple platforms, including YouTube, Vevo, TIDAL, Boomplay, and Vimeo. Leveraging the support of Viacom’s television network, which previously featured his music video “Battle Cry – Civil Disobedience,” Bishop plans to pitch “Life, the Mic & Beyond” to major networks such as Paramount, MTV, BET, and Music Choice. This strategic move aims to reach a broader audience and increase the series’ impact.

Following its premiere on March 15, new episodes are being released bi-weekly on Fridays, with the final episode scheduled for August 2, 2024. The singles “Someday” and “Breathe” dropped on April 5 and May 3, respectively, with the rollout culminating in the release of the full album “Nation of Immigrants” on September 6, 2024.

The Journey Ahead

“Life, the Mic & Beyond” promises to be more than just a behind-the-scenes look at an album; it’s a narrative of growth, resilience, and artistic exploration. Through this docu-series, Bishop The Overseer not only showcases his musical talents but also offers a profound commentary on societal issues and personal struggles.

As fans await the release of each episode, the anticipation builds for the culmination of this journey with the unveiling of “Nation of Immigrants.” This album, rich with themes of identity, heritage, and social justice, stands as a testament to Bishop’s commitment to using his art as a vehicle for change and reflection.

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Pras Suggests He’s Tired Of Covering For Lauryn Hill’s Lack Of Accountability

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Lauryn Hill failed to shock fans when she abruptly canceled the North American dates on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour just days before it was set to begin.

It’s a pattern she’s repeated for years, and fans are growing increasingly tired of her lack of accountability. And apparently, so is her fellow Fugee Pras. The Fugees—comprised of Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras—were expected to be the opening act for the tour.

TMZ caught up with Pras and he explained how Hill’s behavior screws up his schedule, as well. While Hill blamed the media’s “clickbait headlines” and “sensationalism” for affecting ticket sales, Pras suggested it was all her doing, saying, “I saved her reputation for 20 years by not telling my side of the story but oops … cat’s out the bag.”

Hill initially offered no explanation for the cancelation. Ticketholders posted screenshots of a message they received from Live Nation stating simply, “Your event has been canceled. A refund will be on its way to your account soon.”

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But on Wednesday (August 7), Hill shared a lengthy Instagram post attributing the cancelation to stories written about her.

“With difficulty the decision was made to pull down our upcoming North American tour dates,” she wrote. “The shows in the UK and Europe ARE MOVING FORWARD as planned. Last year, I faced an injury that necessitated the rescheduling of some of my shows. Regrettably, some media outlet’s penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines have seemingly created a narrative that has affected ticket sales for the North American portion of the tour.”

She continued, “The trust and faith I have in my intentions and my commitment to my art seem to have been overshadowed by this unfortunate portrayal. The audiences in the UK and Europe not only haven’t seen the Miseducation Anniversary performances yet, they also haven’t seen the Fugees perform together in over 25 years!”

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour was expected to kick off on Friday (August 9) in Tampa. It included stops in Los Angeles, New York and New Jersey as well as Atlanta, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston and Milwaukee—18 U.S. dates in all. The international dates are still on the schedule.

Fans took to social media to express their frustration with Hill. As one person wrote, “Lauryn Hill is blaming the MEDIA for creating “she’s always late Narrative as to why The Fugees Tour is Cancelled” I love Lauryn but she’s too old to lack accountability. You’ve BEEN late WAY prior to last year! Did she forget you told FANS “ They lucky she shows up 4 HER SHOWS?”

EXCLUSIVE: T.I. & Tiny’s Sexual Assault Case Dismissed

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: Exclusives

T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris’s sexual assault case, filed by a Jane Doe in 2021, has been dismissed. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the official paperwork was filed on Thursday (August 8) with the United States District Court of California. The order of dismissal was approved by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett.

“The court agreed with Tip and Tameka that Jane Doe doesn’t appear to have any viable claims,” a rep for the couple told AllHipHop. “As Tip and Tameka  stated three years ago, these allegations are some of the many false, salacious allegations thrown out into the media in a cheap attempt to extort money from them.”

 

 

T.I. and Tiny asked a California judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of sexual assault and battery last month. They contested the merits of a civil complaint filed by the Jane Doe.

“All the claims asserted in the Complaint are time-barred because the statute of limitations for such claims has long expired over sixteen years ago,” T.I .and Tiny’s lawyers wrote. “Further, notwithstanding the fact that Defendants Clifford Harris (‘Mr. Harris’) and Tameka Harris (‘Mrs. Harris’) (collectively ‘Defendants’ or ‘Harrises’), deny that any of the alleged conduct even occurred, the Complaint fails to allege facts to sufficiently establish any of the claims alleged in the Complaint.”

They added, “Accordingly, Defendants seek to dismiss all the claims in the Complaint … for failure to state a claim upon which any relief can be granted. Because there is no possible remedy for these deficiencies … Defendants seek dismissal of this entire action.”

Jane Doe sued T.I. and Tiny for sexual assault, battery, sexual battery, negligence, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress in January. The woman said the Harrises drugged and sexually assaulted her on an unspecified date in 2005. T.I .and Tiny denied the allegations. They claimed the alleged victim tried to extort them before filing the lawsuit.

“On the heels of positivity, negativity always rears its ugly head,” T.I. and Tiny told AllHipHop in January. “This plaintiff has been threatening to file this lawsuit for THREE years. For THREE years, we have emphatically and categorically denied these allegations. For THREE years we have maintained our innocence and refused to pay these extortionate demands for things we didn’t do. For THREE years, we’ve maintained the same position while the claims in this story have changed time and time again. Our position is clear… We are innocent of these fake claims, we will not be shaken down, and we look forward to our day in court.”

The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice.

City Girls Fans In Uproar Over Yung Miami’s Excuse For Staying Out Of JT’s Cardi B Beef

By: London JennnCategory: News

Yung Miami is opening up about her relationship with JT and why she stayed out of JT’s very public spat with Cardi B. On Thursday evening (August 8), Yung Miami turned the tables on herself for the season 2 premiere of her Caresha Please podcast.

In addition to breaking her silence on her relationship with Diddy in light of the abuse allegations, she addressed the state of her relationship with her former City Girls partner, JT. Co-host Saucy Santana told Yung Miami that fans believe she should have defended JT during her Twitter feud with Cardi B in 2022.  

“I would never not come to her defense,” she said, explaining that she was asleep amid the back and forth. “One fight we all fight, that’s how I was raised.” 

JT and Cardi’s exchange kicked off after JT congratulated GloRilla on the success of the “Tomorrow 2” single but left collaborator Cardi B’s name out of the post. The spat happened just weeks after Cardi rival Nicki Minaj put JT on the “Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix).” 

“They arguing about ‘Super Freaky Girl Remix.’ B#### I got left off ‘Bad and Boujee’ she added, referencing the infamous Migos meme. “The queen ain’t call me…and I ain’t know nothing about the remix.” 

Furthermore, according To Yung Miami, JT never mentioned she had a song with Nicki Minaj. 

“So, when that situation came on Twitter, and they was arguing about the song, it’s like why insert myself. That situation had absolutely nothing to do with me,” she said. Ultimately, Yung Miami believes, “that was between JT and Cardi.”   

City Girls Fans Divided

However, City Girls fans are divided over the clip, with some dragging Yung Miami for not backing JT. Others believe she did the right thing by staying neutral. Check out some of the reactions below.  

Travis Scott Arrested For Alleged Fight In Paris Hours After Asking Cops For Help 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Travis Scott is in hot water with the law again after getting arrested in Paris following an alleged fight with his bodyguard. Cops were called to his swanky hotel in the French capital at around 5 a.m. Friday (August 9) after the rapper reportedly got into an altercation, per NBC.   

Footage of the arrest surfaced online, showing Scott in handcuffs while sitting in the back of a police car.  

“I can confirm that on August 9, 2024, police officers were called to the George V hotel and arrested the rapper nicknamed Travis Scott for assaulting a security guard,” the Paris prosecutor’s officer said in a statement. “The security guard had intervened to separate the rapper from his bodyguard. The Paris public prosecutor’s office has referred the case to the 1st district of the judicial police.” 

A police source told Daily Mail that Travis Scott was under the influence at the time of the arrest. “He was not in the right condition to be questioned straight away,” the source said. “So was put in a cell where he is still sobering up.” 

It was a different story earlier in the evening for Travis Scott, who asked the police for assistance just hours before his arrest. He asked to help manage the fans following him following Team USA’s win over Serbia in the men’s basketball semi-final. 

The Paris altercation comes after bodycam footage of Travis Scott’s Miami arrest emerged online. In June, cops nabbed the rapper following an alleged “disturbance on a yacht.” Miami police reportedly charged him with disorderly intoxication and trespassing. 

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Daughter Slams Donald Trump’s MLK Comparison

By: London JennnCategory: News

Donald Trump incurred the wrath of Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter, Bernice, after boasting he drew a bigger crowd at his January 6, 2021 rally than the civil rights leader did when he made his iconic “I have a dream” speech during the March on Washington. 

On Thursday (August 8), Trump was asked whether he considered the end of his term as a peaceful transfer of power in light of the violence of the January 6 insurrection.  

“The biggest crowd I’ve ever spoken before was that day,” he said at the news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate. “If you look at Martin Luther King, when he did his speech, his great speech, and you look at ours. Same real estate, same everything. Same number of people, if not, we had more.” 

Trump then compared his rally outside the White House that preceded the violence at the Capitol to King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. 

“We actually had more people,” he said while acknowledging that official estimates put his crowd size as significantly smaller than Dr. King’s. 

Donald Trump’s MLK Claims Fact-Checked

An estimated 250,000 people showed up to watch Dr. King speak at the 1963 March on Washington. By contrast, the House Select Committee investigation estimated Trump’s January 6 speech drew in an estimated 53,000 people. 

However, Trump’s remarks were swiftly fact-checked by multiple people, including Dr. King’s daughter Bernice King. “Absolutely not true,” she wrote on X (Twitter). “I really wish that people would stop using my father to support fallacy.” 

The NAACP also shared crowd images from both days, slamming Trump’s comparison. 

“Not only is that completely false, but here’s what is more important: MLK’s speech was about democracy. Trump’s was about tearing it down,” the post read. 

Other users also shared comparison shots of Donald Trump and MLK’s crowd, with one posting an aerial view. 

The Daily Show host Michael Kost ripped Trump’s MLK comparison.  

Let’s be careful comparing yourself to Martin Luther King here,” he said during Thursday’s episode.“I know you were both investigated by the FBI but that’s about it. Do not try to say that you were more popular.” 

Big Sean Announces Album Delay With Hilarious Skit Following Alleged Leak 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Big Sean has confirmed he is pushing back his Better Me Than You album. 

The Detroit rapper was scheduled to release his sixth solo album on Friday, August 9. However, a Kanye West fan leaked an unfinished version in retaliation for a perceived diss on a recent freestyle.  

To sweeten the blow for his disappointed fans, the Detroit rapper announced the deal with a hilarious skit featuring social media star Jordan Howlett, aka Jordan The Stallion. 

Around the scheduled release time, Big Sean posted a video confirming the delay. “So yeah, the album didn’t drop,“ he began before adding he might release it “some days from now.” 

He went on to explain that his last song, “On Up,” a tribute to his son Noah, made him realize that he lacks the skills to cook for his family. 

“So my best bet is to ask Jordan,” he said before copying the influencer’s signature zoom-in. Jordan gave Sean a dressing down, transforming the rapper’s “Matcha latte” style into his own “lose-lose wardrobe” of a denim shirt tucked into sweatpants. 

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In another skit, Jordan joked that Big Sean delayed the album because he was waiting for a verse from the TikTok star.  

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While people speculated Kanye West was behind the album leak, Big Sean refused to believe the rumors.  

Someone told me Ye did it,” he said on Instagram Live last month. “I know Ye ain’t did that. I know he ain’t. Ain’t no f###### way.” 

“All the projects, I been there since Graduation,” Sean added. “I know he wouldn’t do that, that’s trash. So whoever did do that, just know it did f### me up.” 

Latto Accused Of Dissing Ice Spice On “Sugar Honey Ice Tea” Album 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Latto has just dropped her eagerly anticipated album, and her fans are eating it up, claiming she separated herself from her rivals, including Ice Spice, who many believe received a shot or two on the album. 

The Atlanta representative was trending in the top spot on X (Twitter) after dropping Sugar Honey Ice Tea at midnight on Friday (August 9). Fans couldn’t get enough of the project, praising her rap skills and the elevation of her craft. 

“As expected, Latto’s album served,” one fan declared. “Idk why ppl acting surprised like latto doesn’t have the skills to rap circles around the “lap-dogs” lol.” 

The “lapdog” remark was a nod to a line on “Settle Down,” which fans speculated was a shot at Ice Spice. The pair have exchanged jabs multiple times in the past.

“Got these b###### waiting for me to drop,” Latto raps. “Know they probably waiting on me to flop/You was just a fan before you popped/I don’t even know you, how we ops?” 

She added, “Lap dog better not think she getting off the leash with me.” 

“S/O To Me” also caused a stir with rumored shade towards several of the rappers Latto had public spats with in the past. 

Additionally, one person suspected a reference to an empty fridge on “Shrimp & Grits” was a Nicki Minaj sub. 

Latto On Potential Ice Spice Battle

Nonetheless, Latto isn’t above subbing her rivals on wax and believes it’s part of the game.  

“Everybody gon’ take their lil jabs in the music, and it’s not even that serious to me; I feel like you should do that,” she explained during an interview with Billboard last month. “Continue to! But as far as actual whole dis records to each other, I don’t think she would even want to do that. I feel like… would it even make sense? It wouldn’t.” 

However, Latto doesn’t believe she will ever face Ice Spice in a Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar-style battle.  

“If I was to do [a battle], it would have to be with somebody I feel like Imma go t## for tat with,” Latto said. “I really don’t mean it as shade. Would she even want to do that? I feel like she’s doing her in her lane. It’s two different types of vibes. I don’t even think she gives me like, ‘Oh, she wants to engage in an actual rap beef.’” 

Yung Miami Explains Silence On Diddy Lawsuit Allegations: “I Don’t Know That Person” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Yung Miami is opening up about her relationship with Diddy and why she stayed silent amid all the lawsuits and allegations of rape and human trafficking against the fallen mogul. 

On Thursday evening (August 8), the former City Girls rapper was in the hot seat for the return of her Caresha Please podcast. Her close friend Saucy Santana asked her why she did not speak up about Diddy on the season 2 premiere. 

“I can’t speak on something that wasn’t my experience, and I can’t speak on something that I don’t know. I can’t speak on these allegations because I wasn’t around at the time,” she said, adding “I don’t know that person, and that wasn’t my experience.” 

Yung Miami explained that “nobody called to see how I was doing” amid the controversy surrounding Diddy. 

“People feel like I was Diddy’s biggest cheerleader, and I made him my brand,” she added. “I met him when he was in another era. I met Diddy when the world was celebrating him and giving him his flowers when he was alive.”  

According to Miami, “I was celebrating him with the world,” and now, “everybody’s trying to crucify me for it.” 

Yung Miami and Diddy sparked dating rumors in 2021 before confirming their relationship on their podcast the following year.  

When asked if she experienced domestic violence at the hands of Diddy, the mother-of-two said she suffered abuse in the past and “would never put myself in that situation again.'” 

Yung Miami Confirms Split From Diddy

Yung Miami confirmed she and Diddy are over, and the allegations “really hurt me.” 

“Because I just feel like Puff was a really, really good person to me. I feel like he came and he helped me; he elevated me,” she said. Nonetheless, “when all of these things came out, I just needed to take a break and focus on what’s important and it was just me and my career and my family.” 

As for Diddy, Miami added, “let him navigate and figure it out on his own because I can’t get caught up in that.” 

After the show aired, Yung Miami shared a clip on Instagram of Santana praising her for staying “so strong” as everybody “turned on you.”  

“Tested & counted out,” she captioned her post. “I stood on all 10 & watch the world flip on me. We all go through some s### I just went through mine in front of the world. I let all the narratives run cause a lie is more entertaining than the truth. Thank you to everybody that’s supporting me through this journey.” 

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Lil Pump Degrades VP Kamala Harris In Yet Another Pro-Trump Rant

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Lil Pump continues to pledge his allegiance to Donald Trump, this time with an Instagram video aimed at Vice President Kamala Harris.

The one-hit wonder took his thoughts to Instagram Live on Thursday (August 8) and told his 13.9 million followers he will leave the country if Harris wins the presidency. In the process, he degraded Harris, saying, “I swear on my Dad’s grave, if this stupid ass b#### Kamala Harris wins the f###### election, I’m moving out of America. I swore on everything.”

Lil Pump has been riding for Trump for years now. In January, he took his adulation for Donald Trump to another level by getting a tattoo of Trump’s face. He showed off the new ink on his leg in two photos on Instagram with the caption “MAGA.”

He initially pledged his support for Trump during the 2020 presidential race and even appeared on stage with Trump at a campaign rally that year. However, Trump mistakenly referred to the rapper as “Lil Pimp.”

“I appreciate everything you’ve done for our country,” Pump told Trump at the rally. “You brought the troops home and you’re doing the right thing. MAGA!”

In November 2023, Trump shouted out Lil Pump at a campaign rally in Florida. Trump said Pump was “one of the few” artists who publicly vouched for the twice-impeached politician. Lil Pump reaffirmed his support for Trump a month later. He captioned a picture of himself and Trump on Instagram: “Greatest president of all time.”

More recently, Lil Pump hared a photo of himself wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat with the caption, “If you vote for Kamala you ain’t black.” Someone quickly reminded him neither is he.

Kid Cudi Warns His Twitter Fans About New Instagram Rule He Found Out The Hard Way

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Kid Cudi has revealed that his support for his fiancée on social media may have gotten him into digital hot water.

On Thursday (August 8) the “Marijuana” hitmaker took to Twitter to vent his frustrations with an incident that occurred on Instagram, which he described as “lame.” Long story short, Cudi recently posted a flick of a spliff, which we’ll add context to later, and it apparently cost him more than a pesky shadow ban on the Meta-managed app.

“Just found out I got what is called a ‘strike’ from IG becuz I posted a picture of a joint haha,” Kid Cudi wrote in the tweet. “How many pictures have I posted smoking since Ive been on IG? Lame. It’s weed. It’s 2024. Make it make sense.”

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The photo Kid Cudi is referring to stems from a post in which he was celebrating his partner Lola Abecassis Sartore, who rolled her first-ever spliff for Cudder.

“My girl rolled a joint for me for the first time just how I like it w fronto and the s### was hittin haha,” Cudi wrote in the caption of the post. “Proud of my baby. Ima be honest, I didnt have faith and she proved me wrong. Such a badass woman. Lola, I love you @lolaabecassis I give it [five stars].”

Even though he didn’t share any images or videos of himself smoking, as he mentioned in his tweet, the flick was still enough to get Cudi in trouble, apparently. Nonetheless, a small social media dust-up isn’t going to upset the happy home Cudi and Sartore have created.

In fact, Cudi has frequently used Instagram to gush about his wife-to-be, who is a menswear designer for Louis Vuitton. In April he shared with his followers a photo from the premiere of the “Knuckles” series he stars in along with a heartfelt post remarking on the happiness Sartore brings him.

“My fiancé Lola and me at the Knuckles premiere,” he wrote in the caption of the post. “This amazing woman makes me so happy, she is everything to me and im so excited to share this news w u all. Life is wild, and right when I felt my future was uncertain, it became crystal clear with Lola. Happy Cud in full effect. Styled by @ysl.”

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