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Travis Scott Avoids Trial For Astroworld Tragedy’s Last Wrongful Death Lawsuit

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

The family of Ezra Blount settled its wrongful death lawsuit against Travis Scott, Live Nation and others. Blount was one of the 10 people killed in the Astroworld tragedy.

Scott West, the lawyer representing Blount’s family, announced the settlement on Thursday (May 23). Blount’s family was the last plaintiff to settle their wrongful death lawsuit out of court. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“The family will continue its journey to heal but never forget the joy that Ezra brought to everyone around him,” West said, per the Associated Press.

Blount was the youngest victim who died from injuries suffered at the 2021 Astroworld Festival. The 9-year-old boy was sitting on his father’s shoulders when they got caught up in the deadly crowd crush at the event. Blount fell off his dad’s shoulders. His father, Treston Blount, lost consciousness in the chaotic crowd surge.

The child was missing when his dad awoke. Blount’s family eventually found him at a nearby hospital. He was listed as a John Doe.

Blount was put into a medically induced coma due to his injuries. He died a few days later.

Jury selection for the Blount family’s wrongful death case was scheduled to begin on September 10. Scott, Live Nation and their co-defendants failed to convince a judge to dismiss the lawsuit.

Scott and Live Nation still face roughly 2,400 injury lawsuits related to the Astroworld tragedy. Seven cases will head to trial on October 15 unless settlements are reached.

A grand jury declined to indict Scott and five other people on criminal charges in connection to the deadly event. Scott’s attorney Kent Schaffer said the decision confirmed “what we have known all along — Travis Scott is not responsible for the Astroworld tragedy.” Prosecutors considered three charges: manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and endangering a child.

Travis Scott Brawls With Tyga’s Crew – Including Cher’s Boyfriend

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Travis Scott was involved in an altercation with Cher’s boyfriend and Tyga’s friend Alexander “AE” Edwards in France on Friday (May 24). Footage showed Scott and producer Southside fighting Edwards at Richie Akiva’s Cannes Film Festival afterparty.

According to Page Six and TMZ, Scott was upset after Akiva shouted out Tyga and Edwards at the event. Tyga is the ex-boyfriend of Kylie Jenner, the mother of Travis Scott’s children. Scott allegedly snatched the mic from Akiva, leading to a confrontation with Edwards.

“Travis was the aggressor,” a source told Page Six. “He and his team were being neurotic, erratic and crazy. He was there looking for a fight with anyone to be honest.”

Scott allegedly threatened Tyga’s security and returned with Southside, leading to the chaos seen on video. Edwards and Southside started brawling as Scott attempted to intervene. Edwards and Scott got tied up and stumbled across the stage in the scuffle.

A witness claimed Edwards “and Tyga’s assistant began to beat up Travis,” per Page Six. Security was eventually able to restore some order. Tyga reportedly avoided the brawl by staying off to the side of the DJ booth.

Tyga, Edwards and their entourage stayed at the party. Scott and Southside left the event. No one was seriously injured in the clash.

Drake Pays Millions Of Dollars For Massive Ranch In Texas

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Drake set up shop in Texas by buying a 313-acre ranch in Brenham. According to multiple reports, Drake paid $15 million for The Inn at Dos Brisas in October 2023.

Brenham is roughly 75 miles away from Houston. Drake previously indicated he was moving to the Space City at a concert in 2023.

“I had to make it official first, but I’ve been looking for a long time, trying to figure out the right place for me to live, where I belong outside of Toronto,” he said at the Toyota Center. “And I finally, finally after all these years, I found me a place in Houston, Texas. So y’all will be seeing me around.”

Drake’s ranch was originally built as a family retreat in 2000. It was converted into a resort in 2024. The ranch’s previous owners shuttered the property in 2022.

“Dos Brisas is a rare legacy ranch property that offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the right buyer, which we were able to find once we listed it bringing the price in line with the market conditions at the time,” its listing agent Tonya Currie told CultureMap Dallas.

Reports of Drake’s purchase emerged as his contentious battle against Kendrick Lamar settled down. Drake even embraced Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy” diss/meme by rapping over the sample on Sexyy Red’s new song “U My Everything.”

“Why you love me? Still a mystery/Me and the surgeon got history/I changed a lot of girls’ lives for real/They need a new body, they hitting me, ayy/BBL Drizzy, they want a new body, they ask me for it/The last one, Jung, he did it for free ’cause I sent over so many past ones for him/But Red, don’t even worry about all of that s###/Just keep it natural for ’em, I swear,” Drake rapped.

Listen to Drake and Sexyy Red’s latest collaboration below.

EXCLUSIVE: Russell Simmons Denies He’s In Hiding Amid Lawsuits

By: Justin IveyCategory: Exclusives

Russell Simmons insists he’s free to roam the United States without concern. The Hip-Hop mogul said he didn’t leave America to avoid legal trouble in response to AllHipHop’s reporting on a court filing regarding his decision to live in Bali.

“People saying that I somehow can’t come home when I’m there all the time wears on you,” Simmons told AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur. “It wears on me after a while to keep hearing the same narrative, which is false. I’m always in L.A., I’m always in New York and Miami. And I’ve never had any reason to feel unsafe in America.”

Simmons often faced rumors of fleeing the country due to multiple women accusing him of rape and sexual misconduct. The Def Jam co-founder denied the allegations. He explained his living situation to a New York court amid his legal battle against a woman accusing him of sexual assault.

“I am not physically present in New York and I do not have an intention to live in New York in the future,” Simmons said in a declaration filed on Wednesday (May 22). “I own no property in the United States. I have been living in Bali since 2018, which is where I intend to remain. For at least nine years before I moved to Bali, I lived in California. As a California resident, I paid California resident taxes in the years immediately prior to moving to Bali. Currently, I pay California non-resident state taxes.”

Simmons’ accuser sued him for sexual battery/assault, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and gender-motivated violence in February. The alleged victim, a former Def Jam employee identified as Jane Doe, claimed Simmons raped her in the ‘90s.

Jane Doe also accused Simmons of forging her signature on a document in an amended complaint. According to Simmons’ lawyer, former Def Jam executive Lyor Cohen verified the signature’s legitimacy.

Another ex-Def Jam executive, Drew Dixon, sued Simmons for defamation in February. She accused Simmons of engaging in a “malicious campaign to discredit” her sexual assault allegations.

Metro Boomin Teases More New Music With The Weeknd

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Metro Boomin is currently the frontrunner for Hip-Hop’s Producer Of The Year. The Boominati Worldwide label founder’s two 2024 collaborative albums with Future debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You projects included The Weeknd as a guest feature. The Canadian singer/songwriter made appearances on the “Young Metro,” “We Still Don’t Trust You,” “All to Myself,” and “Always Be My Fault” tracks.

Previously, Metro produced “Low Life” featuring The Weeknd off Future’s 2016 album Evol. Spotify spoke to the beatmaker during his concert at the Great Pyramids of Giza. The St. Louis native talked about connecting with the artist also known as Abel Tesfaye again for more upcoming songs.

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“The songs we did with The Weeknd, a frequent collaborator of mine – ‘Low Life’ I feel like that was the beginning of our journey to now which was with Future,” Metro Boomin said. “So I feel like it was just a full-circle moment.” 

He also stated, “For him to appear between the two albums like four times. That’s big. That’s family. Me and him are working on a lot of stuff. You know, we’re cooking up for his new album. I know a lot of people are gonna be real pleased and even more happy.”

Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You contained several shots at Drake throughout the studio LPs. Many listeners suspected The Weeknd also dissed his fellow Toronto representative and “Crew Love” collaborator on the “All to Myself” song.

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“Euphoria” Diss Track Producer Cardo Talks Working With Kendrick Lamar & Drake

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Cardo Got Wings has produced some of the biggest Hip-Hop hits of the last decade. He helped craft tracks for longtime rivals Kendrick Lamar and Drake that have peaked inside the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 5.

In fact, the Minnesota-born beatmaker is one of the producers of Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” diss record. “Euphoria” served as a direct response to Drake’s “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle.”

Cardo took part in a new interview with Kids Take Over. The conversation included the Everything I$ Gold EP creator reflecting on having history with Drake and Kendrick Lamar as the two titans went to war in front of the world.

“I respect them both. They’re both somebody I both f### with. I’ve made history with both of them. And it’s good for Hip-Hop,” Cardo stated about K. Dot and Drizzy. “Dot is the type of guy that will challenge anybody. He’ll challenge people in a game of hopscotch. He’s a competitive dude.” 

Cardo’s production discography contains Drake’s Hot 100 chart-topping, 16x-platinum “God’s Plan” and the Canadian’s “Laugh Now Cry Later” featuring Lil Durk. He also produced songs from Kendrick Lamar’s untitled unmastered, Black Panther: The Album and Damn projects.

The Cardo Got Wings-produced “Euphoria” reached No. 1 on Spotify and Apple Music’s daily U.S. streaming charts. Kendrick Lamar’s April 30th drop eventually peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as well.

Amber Rose Defends Donald Trump Photo After LGBTQ+ Community Backlash—Again

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Amber Rose is doubling down on her support of Donald Trump after sharing a photo of herself with the former president and his wife, Melania Trump.

On Thursday (May 23), Rose shared a post on Instagram in which she directly addressed her supporters who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. While the post itself was a video she re-shared from TikTok capturing footage from 1998 in which Trump shares his views on same-sex marriage in comparison to Biden’s apparent opposition of it, the caption of the post represented most of the context of Rose’s message.

“I’ll just leave this here watch till the end,” Rose wrote in part before adding, “For all the LGBTQ+ people that think after decades of allyship I would ever hate you! Stop believing the propaganda. They are brainwashing you.”

As she continued, Amber Rose suggested her supporters need to expand their horizons rather than firmly planting their stake and figuratively “dying on a hill,” over political or socioeconomic ideologies.

“Start having bigger conversations instead of staying on one side of the fence,” she said. “Ur blind over there. I literally grew up in the Philly/NYC ballroom scene. Most of my favorite people in the world are gay and trans. People that truly know me know that! Please do your research and stop just making decisions based off what other people think. Be a free thinker -Muva.”

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Amber Rose’s latest take on Trump marks a major change regarding her stance on his character. In the past, Rose has spoken about the similarities between Trump and her ex-boyfriend Kanye West, once remarked, “When I first seen Trump on the podium, I was like, ‘Oh my God, that is Kanye in a white man’s body.’ I really felt like they have the same personality, like completely the same personality.”

Rose also previously voiced her apprehensions about allegations of sexual misconduct against Trump.

“Imagine this: Donald Trump comes and touches me inappropriately…Do I call 911? Do I call the cop that lives in my neighborhood? Who do I contact?” she once questioned.

She also slammed Donald Trump for inviting women who accused Bill Clinton of sexual assault to a presidential debate, labeling it as “s###-shaming and victim-blaming at the same time.”

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Vince Staples Explains Downplaying Kendrick Lamar Vs. Drake Battle In Viral Clip

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Vince Staples is known to speak his mind about various topics. the Long Beach, California native recently gave his take on the viral Kendrick Lamar versus Drake battle.

“While Taylor Swift is fighting for people to be able to have streaming money, n##### [are] on the internet arguing with each other about some rap s###. So that’s how I feel about it,” Staples responded when previously asked about the Kendrick/Drake beef.

Vince Staples released his latest album, Dark Times, on Friday (May 24). He joined Apple Music’s Zane Lowe on New Music Daily to promote the project and talk about his music career.

The 30-year-old recording artist also addressed his previous remarks about the lyrical clash between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Staples gave that viral response during a Youth Day event in Long Beach.

“It was a live-streamed event, so someone had to be filming the live-streamed event on their computer,” Staples stated. “And then pages that are dedicated to the city and to people, cut out every question that these children asked about trying to stay alive in this environment that’s had over a hundred shootings in the first four months.”

Additionally, he said, “So if I say plainly, no one cares about anybody else, then I look crazy. But I’m speaking to children. So my thing is am I supposed to look at a child who just asks those questions and say, ‘Yeah, I want one of these n##### to kill each other lyrically’? What the f### are we talking about?”

Dark Times dropped via Blacksmith Records and Def Jam Recordings. Vince Staples’ sixth studio LP arrives two years after 2022’s Ramona Park Broke My Heart which came out on Motown Records.

Ryan Garcia’s Legal Team Comments On Boxer Testing Positive For Banned Substance

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Ryan Garcia faces accusations of using banned performance-enhancement drugs. The boxer defeated Devin Haney in a highly-publicized match on April 20 in Brooklyn.

According to ESPN, Ryan Garcia’s B-sample test found the banned substance Ostarine. His A-sample, taken before the fight with Haney, also reportedly tested positive for the selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM).

Legal representation for Garcia has commented on the allegations against the 25-year-old prizefighter. Attorneys Paul Greene, Matt Kaiser, Darin Chavez and Guadalupe Valencia insist their client did not take Ostarine or any other PED.

“Ryan Garcia is committed to clean and fair competition and has never intentionally used any banned substance,” the statement reads. “Soon after being notified of his positive test, Ryan voluntarily had his hair collected and shipped to Dr. Pascal Kintz, the foremost expert in toxicology and hair-sample analysis.”

The statement continues, “The results of Ryan’s hair sample came back negative. This is consistent with contamination and demonstrably proves that Ryan had not ingested Ostarine over a period of time — the only way he would have had any advantage whatsoever in the ring.”

“Ryan has voluntarily submitted to tests throughout his career, which have always shown negative results. He also tested negative multiple times leading up to the fight against Haney,” his lawyers stated.

The attorneys also suggested Ryan Garcia could be a victim of “supplement contamination.” His team contends the boxer did not receive any “performance-enhancing benefit” before facing Devin Haney.

Their statement concludes, “We are certain that one of the natural supplements Ryan was using in the lead up to the fight will prove to be contaminated and are in the process of testing the supplements to determine the exact source.”

50 Cent Jokes Diddy May Be Suicidal After New Lawsuit, Urges Meek Mill To “Check On Ya Man” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

50 Cent was quick to react after Diddy was accused of drugging and raping a woman in the 1990s.  

On Thursday evening (May 23), news broke that April Lampros alleged Diddy sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions. The news arrived just days after former model Crystal McKinney claimed Diddy drugged and assaulted her in 2003. 

50 Cent has relentlessly trolled Diddy since Cassie Ventura’s bombshell lawsuit late last year. Shortly after the new lawsuit news, 50 Cent took to Instagram with an image of the report, joking that the disgraced mogul may be suicidal.  

“Damn man I have never seen anything like this before,” Fiddy captioned his post. “If you cool with puffy call him. He might boom his self.” 

50 Cent also mentioned Meek Mill, who, like Diddy, has also been on the receiving end of 50 Cent’s endless taunts. Referring to the Philly rapper as “Meeka,” Fiddy urged, “check on ya man !” 

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Lampros is the seventh accuser to take action against Diddy since Ventura’s suit. After settling with his ex-girlfriend, Joie Dickerson-Neal alleged he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991. 

That suit was swiftly followed by one from Liza Gardner who accused Combs and singer-songwriter Aaron Hall of raping her and a friend in the early 1990s when she was just 16 years old.  

In December, another unnamed accuser filed a lawsuit alleging gang rape and trafficking in 2003. She was 17 years old at the time of the alleged assault. 

The allegations continued, and in February this year, former Bad Boy producer Lil Rod filed suit. He accused Diddy of sexual harassment and assault in a wide-ranging lawsuit that included allegations of “sex-trafficking parties.” 

Diddy denied all wrongdoing for months before CNN released disturbing footage of his assault on then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway. He then posted an apology video, which largely fell on deaf ears.  

Rilla Gauge Drops New EP “The Breakthrough” 

By: Staff WriterCategory: Uncategorized

Rilla Gauge, a rising artist from New Jersey, has released his highly anticipated EP, “The Breakthrough.” This four-song collection serves as a testament to perseverance and the triumph over life’s challenges. The standout track, “Grateful,” encapsulates the essence of the EP, with Rilla Gauge reflecting on overcoming troubles and heartbreak. His raw and honest lyrics resonate deeply, offering listeners a source of motivation and hope.

“The Breakthrough” EP is designed to resonate with listeners who are working tirelessly towards their dreams. Rilla Gauge’s ability to articulate his struggles and successes offers a relatable and uplifting experience. Each track provides a different facet of motivation, from celebrating victories to embracing love and staying determined in the face of adversity.

For fans and new listeners alike, “The Breakthrough” EP by Rilla Gauge is not just a collection of songs, but a source of inspiration and empowerment. Whether you are an artist on the grind or someone seeking motivation to stick to your plan, this EP delivers a powerful message of resilience and triumph.

Explore “The Breakthrough” EP and let Rilla Gauge’s journey inspire you to overcome your challenges and celebrate your victories. You can find the EP on major streaming platforms like Spotify and other music services.

Sean Kingston Behind Bars In California Following Raid On Florida Home 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Sean Kingston was arrested just hours after his mother following the raid on his home in Atlanta over scamming allegations. 

Law enforcement nabbed the singer on Thursday evening (May 23). Kingston was performing for troops in the middle of California’s Mojave Desert on the Fort Irwin military base.  

He cooperated with law enforcement and was arrested immediately after walking off stage, per TMZ. Kingston was hit with fraud and theft charges. He is reportedly being detained in Southern California and will be booked into the San Bernardino County Jail. 

The arrest came hot on the heels of the raid of Sean Kingston’s Florida home earlier on Thursday. The raid was reportedly connected to his failure to pay for lavish items, including a $150,000 entertainment system. Kingston’s mother Janice Turner was taken into custody on “numerous fraud and theft charges.”  

According to a lawyer representing a company that sued Kingston, the singer likes showing off.” Dennis Card claimed, “My client has a $150,000 television sound system that’s in there, there’s also about $1 million worth of watches that are in there, there’s a $80,000 custom bed that was ordered. This is an organized systematic fraud.” 

Card claims Kingston used his celebrity status to defraud people, saying that he works with Justin Bieber.  

“He’s 100 percent a scammer, he’s on felony probation right now for trafficking in stolen property,” Card added. “He’s got judgments against him for procuring more than $1 million in watches without paying for them. This is just an ongoing pattern for Sean.” 

Diddy Accused Of Multiple Rapes In New Lawsuit  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Diddy is facing a new lawsuit from a woman who claims he drugged and raped her on multiple occasions in the 1990s. 

In her lawsuit, April Lampros details multiple alleged assaults, per TMZ. She also claims Diddy bombarded her with calls and threatened to have her blackballed in the industry when she rejected his advances after numerous alleged assaults.  

She also alleged Diddy recorded them having sex and has shown the video to multiple people.  

Lampros said she was studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology when Diddy offered to mentor her. They met up in an NYC bar in 1995, where he gave her copious amounts of alcohol before taking her back to his room at the Millennium Hotel. 

She recalls feeling as if “the walls were closing in on her” and alleged Diddy proceeded to rape her. Lampros claims that although she was still conscious during the alleged rape, she was unable to defend herself, She awoke the next day, “nude, sore and confused.” 

After not hearing from him for months, Diddy reached out again, offering her access to music industry events. After meeting him for dinner, Lampros claimed Diddy forced her to perform oral sex on him in a parking garage. He didn’t stop, despite being spotted by a staff member.  

Following that incident, Lampros claims she rejected his repeated advances, which brought out his “mobster persona.”  

Lampros also recalled an encounter with Diddy in 1996. She claims Diddy “ordered” her to come to his home, where he forced her to take ecstasy and demanded she have sex with Kim Porter. Diddy allegedly masturbated while he watched before allegedly raping Lampros again.  

After cutting ties with Diddy in 1998, Lampros recalled another incident in the early 2000s at her apartment. She claims he suddenly “violently grabbed her and forced himself onto her,” but she was able to fight him off.  

Her attorney also represents Rodney Jones and Liza Gardner in their Diddy lawsuits and Grace O’Marcaigh, who sued Diddy’s son, Christian Combs. The attorney described Lampros as a “hopeful yet naive college student and took Mr. Combs at his word and believed that the first rape was a possible mulligan and decided to give him a second chance.” 

The April Lampros lawsuit arrives just days after former model Crystal McKinney sued Diddy earlier for an alleged sexual assault in 2003. 

Drake Raps On Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy” Beat On Sexyy Red Collab: “U My Everything” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Drake is trolling Metro Boomin big time, rapping on the “BBL Drizzy” beat Metro Boomin produced to taunt the Toronto rap megastar.  

At midnight on Friday (May 23), Sexyy Red dropped a surprise new project, In Sexyy We Trust. Among the guest appearances was friend and collaborator Drake, who appears on “U My Everything.” 

After weeks of silence in the battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar that consumed Hip-Hop, Drake gets back into gear on the Sexyy Red collab.  

“Why you love me still a mystery/me and the surgeon got history/ I changed a lot of girls’ lives for real, they need a new body, they hittin’ me,” Drake raps before the beat switches to BBL Drizzy. 

“BBL Drizzy, they want a new body, they ask me for it,” Drake continued. “The last one Jung, he did it for free ’cause I sent over so many passports for him, for real.”  

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Rick Ross created the “BBL Drizzy” moniker on his Drake diss “Champagne Moments,” accusing him of having cosmetic surgery. Metro Boomin then created a beat to mock Drake. He urged fans to rap on the track, which he dropped via Soundcloud on May 5. 

Meanwhile, K. Dot name-dropped Sexyy Red and teased Drake about his friendship with the St. Louis native on “Euphoria.” 

Ja Rule, Fat Joe & Doug E. Fresh Preview DJ Cassidy’s New Residency On “Tamron Hall”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Tamron Hall hosted the second annual TV cookout on the latest episode of her talk show. Hip-Hop stars Ja Rule, Fat Joe and Doug E. Fresh joined DJ Cassidy on the program.

DJ Cassidy stopped by The Tamron Hall Show to promote his upcoming “Pass The Mic Live!” residency in Las Vegas. In addition, Cassidy, Ja Rule, Fat Joe and Doug E. Fresh performed a medley of hits.

“I hope you’re ready because we are about to witness one of the biggest Hip-Hop moments ever in daytime TV. Here to perform an epic ‘Pass The Mic Live,’ give it up for the iconic DJ Cassidy and Hip-Hop royalty, Ja Rule, Fat Joe and Doug E. Fresh,” Tamron said while introducing her musical guests.

Doug E. Fresh ran through “The Show” on Tamron Hall. Fat Joe also performed “Lean Back,” “All The Way Up,” and “What’s Luv?” The audience got to see Ja Rule present “I’m Real” and “Always on Time” too. All three rap legends will be part of “Pass The Mic Live!” for the entire run.

DJ Cassidy’s three-week “Pass The Mic Live!” residency kicks off on July 5 at the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino. In addition, the showcase will feature Public Enemy, Akon, Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, Too $hort and Warren G.

“Every night is a one-time-only experience. Every night is a unique show,” DJ Cassidy told Tamron Hall during an interview segment. He also said, “Each and every one of us are known for bringing out legendary friends. So you never know who we’re going to pass the mic to next.”

Angela Simmons Uses Her Booty To Reveal Status With Yo Gotti

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: Rumors

So, what is the state of Yo Gotti and Angela Simmons’ relationship? They continue to follow each other on social media but haven’t been seen publicly together in months, and they haven’t posted about each other either. So, what is really going on?

Before diving into that, it’s important to mention that Yo Gotti’s brother was tragically murdered, which must have significantly impacted their lives and decisions. They likely needed time to realign and process this loss privately. Inquiring minds have continued to wonder what they have been up to and if there was trouble in thug paradise.

Recently, Angela subtly referenced Yo Gotti on her social media. His birthday was on May 19, and she gave him a shoutout. This post indicated that they are still together and in love, at least from what we can see. If there’s more to the story, we might find out later. The post was very discreet, and before that, there hadn’t been a post about him since January. Yo Gotti’s brother’s funeral was on February 1, following his tragic death on January 13, 2024. This has indeed been an incredibly challenging year for them.

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A$AP Rocky Set To Stand Trial For 2021 A$AP Relli Shooting

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

A$AP Rocky has received the start date for his trial in connection to a November 2021 shooting incident in Los Angeles.

On Thursday (May 23), Hot97 reported he’s set to face trial on October 21 of this year after pleading not guilty to two counts of assault involving a semi-automatic firearm. The trial date follows a series of legal proceedings stemming from an alleged incident in which Rocky allegedly pointed and fired a semi-automatic handgun at his former friend and collaborator A$AP Relli outside a Hollywood hotel.

A pair of preliminary hearing dates were also scheduled for June 28 and August 2 by Superior Court Judge Karla Kerlin. According to reports, Rocky wasn’t present in court when his pre-trial and trial dates were announced.

The case saw significant developments over in recent months. Last November, Superior Court Judge ML Villar ruled that there was sufficient evidence for A$AP Rocky to stand trial, despite his attorney’s attempts to raise doubts. Rocky reaffirmed his not guilty plea in January and his lawyer Joe Tacopina argued that his client was the real victim in the incident and aimed for a swift trial.

During preliminary hearings for the case, footage of the incident was reviewed and confirmed there was a scuffle, but it didn’t clearly show the shooting. Relli testified that during the confrontation, Rocky allegedly said, “I’ll kill you right now,” before firing a shot that grazed Relli’s hand. He alleges Rocky also fired two or three more times before fleeing.

Tacopina previously emphasized the desire to avoid delays, initially targeting a September trial start. He expressed confidence that the trial would reveal Rocky’s innocence and allow him to move on with his family, which includes his two children with longtime partner Rihanna.

“We’re going to try the case in the courtroom,” Tacopina told reporters, per Courthouse News Service. “And when we do, facts will come out that show that he’s truly innocent. And that he’s a victim in this case.”

In addition to the criminal charges, Relli has also sued A$AP Rocky for assault and defamation, accusing him and Tacopina of branding him as a blackmailer in the press. Watch the footage previously shown in the preliminary court hearings last year above.

Erykah Badu To Lauryn Hill Following Viral Apple Music List: “Your Best Work Is Still In U”

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Erykah Badu is gassing up Lauryn Hill to get back in the studio following her latest triumph.

On Wednesday (May 22), Badu shared an Instagram post honoring Hill after Apple Music announced her classic album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, as the No. 1 record from their list of the 100 Best Albums.

In the caption of the post, which featured video from the celebratory dinner hosted in New York to commemorate Hill per the occasion, Badu appeared to give the former vocalist of the Fugees her flowers along with words of encouragement.

“We celebrate you,” Badu wrote in part in the post. “You weathered the storm L boogie. @mslaurynhill Your best work is still in u. I see u.”

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Released in 1998, Hill’s debut album doubles as the only solo album she’s released to date. It includes features from artists such as Carlos Santana and D’Angelo.

Along with Hill, several other albums from Hip-Hop and R&B artists appeared in the Top 10 rankings of the list, including Michael Jackson’s Thriller at No. 2, Kendrick Lamar’s good kid m.A.A.d city at No. 7 and Beyoncé’s Lemonade at No. 10.

In a statement to Apple Music, Hill expressed her gratitude by acknowledging the myriad of influences she says were instrumental in her journey as an artist.

“This is my award, but it’s a rich, deep narrative, and involves so many people, and so much sacrifice, and so much time, and so much collective love,” Hill said.

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Kelly Rowland Addresses Cannes Incident: “The Woman Knows What Happened”

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Kelly Rowland has broken her silence on an incident that took place at the Cannes Film and Television festival in France.

On Thursday (May 23), Rowland appeared in an interview with The Associated Press, during which she spoke for the first time about her interaction with a security usher on the red carpet of a premiere event she attended at the festival. In her brief remarks, Rowland explained that the incident occurred as a result of her feeling as though the usher overstepped her bounds.

“The woman knows what happened, I know what happened,” Rowland said. “I have a boundary and I stand by those boundaries and that is it.”

As she continued, Rowland appeared to suggest some sort of discrimination and or unfair treatment also played a role in her reaction.

”There were other women that attended that carpet who did not quite look like me and they didn’t get scolded or pushed off or told to get off,” she said. “I stood my ground and she felt like she had to stand hers.”

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A video of Rowland walking the red carpet at the premiere for French-Italian film Marcello Mio went viral after fans identified an apparent dust-up between the vocalist and security staff working the event. 

After seemingly being rushed off the carpet while attempting to wave to fans and pose for paparazzi, Rowland appeared to lose her temper with one of the female event staff members and engaged in a heated exchange with her.

According to Page Six, a lip reading expert said Rowland appeared to tell the usher during their exchange, “Don’t talk to me like that. Don’t talk to me like that. You’re not my mother. I told you not to talk to me like that.”

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Vince Staples Addresses Future Of His Netflix Show

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Vince Staples is still waiting on Netflix to order a second season of The Vince Staples Show. The West Coast rapper discussed the show’s reception and its uncertain future in an interview with Rolling Stone.

“I’m grateful,” Staples said. “I got to do something that isn’t really done on that network, or just done in general, with trying to break format and conventional comedy. I’m just trying some new things. So, I’m very happy that people embraced it, and we’ll see how they feel about it moving forward. We’re still trying to see what’s going to happen with that. But, looking forward to other opportunities in the medium.”

Staples encouraged fans to click the “Double Thumbs Up” button for the show on Netflix to help the series get renewed. He told Rolling Stone he was surprised to see lots of positive reviews and feedback since he admittedly has a niche audience.

“I don’t really make things that people [enjoy] like that, just to be honest,” he said. “I think I have a niche fan base. I’ve never had an extreme level of success. So, I’m always open to people not liking something or it not [being digested] right. I was honestly surprised by the way that it was received. But, yeah, man, I just feel like this show went very well, and especially for first-time writing, first-time producing, first-time starring in all of these things, I’m grateful for that.”

The Vince Staples Show premiered on Netflix in February. The series was executive produced by Kenya Barris, the creator of ABC’s Black-ish.

While the Netflix show’s future remains in limbo, Staples fans can enjoy his new album Dark Times. The project is his final release for Def Jam and the follow-up to his 2022 album Ramona Park Broke My Heart.