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DJ Rob Swift Slams Tariq Nasheed’s “Hidden History Of Hip-Hop” Claims

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News

DJ Rob Swift, veteran turntablist and member of the X-ecutioners, had some choice words for Tariq Nasheed, director of Microphone Check: The Hidden History of Hip-Hop. The exchange began last week in a series of tweets addressing the origins of Hip-Hop. It was still going on as of Saturday (June 2).

The discourse appeared to kick off after Swift tweeted, “Not all of the founders of Hip Hop say it was ‘100% Black.’ Some first generation Writers were White. Some first generation B Boys were Latino. Felipe Luciano (member of the Last Poets) is Puerto Rican. The founders who say it was ‘100% Black’ are victims of the Mandela Effect.”

Nasheed quickly challenged Swift, retorting, “What first generation B Boy was Latino? What’s his name?” Swift replied, “In Hip-Hop, no element was ‘invented’ by a single individual. In the case of Breaking specifically, the dance was codified by a community of dancers over a period of time. The Zulu Kings might have laid the first cornerstones, yes.

“Still, B-Boys like Trac 2 (Luis Angel Mateo) and Spy (Lein Figeueroa), Latinos, played integral roles in continuing to develop the dance throughout the mid to late 1970s. Spy, ‘The Man With A Thousand Moves,’ is explicitly credited with inventing moves like Swipes, 6 Step, and the Baby Freeze. Remember their names @tariqnasheed.”

Nasheed dug up a passage online that he thought contradicted Swift’s claim and fired back, “boom..These dudes were NOT 1st generation B boys at all.”

However, Swift’s gripe is bigger than who was a first generation b-boy. Instead, he’s baffled by Nasheed’s shift from an author who wrote books about how to pick up women to an overnight Hip-Hop historian.

“No one is denying the pioneering that’s occurred in Hip-Hop on behalf of Black Americans,” Swift continued. “But in recent years things have taken a curious turn among the “FBA” commentariat online, with a fixation on causing dissension in the culture. You weren’t the one thinking about Hip-Hop when you wrote “The Art of Mackin’” in 2001. I WAS WHEN I WROTE MY AUTOGRAPH ON A LOUD RECORDS RECORDING CONTRACT (Kool DJ Herc, Grandmixer http://D.ST and GrandWizzard Theodore literally passed the Hip-Hop torch over to my crew The X-Ecutioners).

“But then Hip-Hop 50 rolls around, and all of a sudden you’re a historian of DJing, Rapping, Breaking and Graffiti? F### OUTTA HERE! You’re attempting to steal the Hip-Hop torch! You’re a sophisticated fraud, an intelligent grifter, a clever crook, and while you’ve succeeded in turning some of us against each other, you’ll never wipe out the Latinos, and Whites, and other races who’ve had a hand in making Hip-Hop the universal movement it is today!”

Swift continued, “The values you espouse run counter to everything Hip-Hop stands for. You’re not Hip-Hop, you’re a liar ! What you are is a ‘pick up artist.’ Your platform emerged out of ‘hook up culture.’ You teach incels how to get women to sleep with them. You educate lonely, demoralized men on ‘The Art of Gold Digging.’ You’ve used your voice to push manure ideology to weak men, under the guise of empowering them. But in reality, you’re just a modern day pimp.”

Nasheed replied by insulting Rob Swift and essentially calling him washed up with, “You are posting things about me that were extremely SUCCESSFUL. My books got raved reviews by the New York Times and they sold hundreds of thousands of copies. You on the other hand are a wack DJ and a failed tether. Who is jealous of foundational black Americans. That’s because you come from a fleeing failed background and homeland.”

Nasheed then attempted to school Swift on how to use the word “break dancing,” which Swift essentially laughed off.

“‘the proper term is BREAK DANCING,’ I’m sorry @tariqnasheed, but a pimp does not get to instruct me on Hip-Hop vernacular. Trixie was the precursor to Breaking. He and his peers catalyzed what would become Breaking. According to Cholly Rock, a Black contemporary of Trixie’s, Breaking didn’t start to form until 1975. So you lie when you claim dudes were performing Backspins, Windmills, and Flares in 1970.

“Also, I don’t doubt Sammy Davis Jr. learned from Will Mastin and Sammy Sr. (very seldom is an idea 100% original), but neither his uncle nor father were performing ‘kickouts’ or ‘swipes’ when they danced. Sammy Jr. added to the trio. Hence, they integrated him into their group; ironically, that’s the beauty of Hip Hop: it expands. It’s pimps like you who restrict.”

Nasheed was recently in New York City promoting Microphone Check: The Hidden History of Hip-Hop. AllHipHop spoke with Nasheed to discuss the documentary, which disputes Latinos’ role in Hip-Hop’s creation. Nasheed, a leading voice of the Foundational Black Americans movement, thinks there was a corporate-led effort to rewrite Hip-Hop’s history.

“In the last 15 years, there’s been this push by the corporate media to say that Hip-Hop was started by Blacks and Latinos,” Nasheed said. “And they’ve been pushing that narrative real hard. And that’s just not true. Not taking anything away from the Latino brothers and sisters, but they came later. And they did phenomenal things. But in the early stages of Hip-Hop, all the pioneers have said this: ‘We was just out there by ourselves. We were doing it by ourselves.’ And the Latino cats were the first students.”

He continued, “We gotta be very careful with people doing that ‘we co-created something together’ because what I’ve seen, people try to ease over and say, ‘Well, the Latinos actually started it first and then we started learning from them.’ And that’s where it gets dangerous because then we’re gonna end up in the same realm we were in with country music.”

Microphone Check features interviews with Grandmaster Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz, Busy Bee, Sha-Rock, MC Debbie D, Coke La Rock, DJ Hollywood and more. But he was unable to land interviews with two of Hip-Hop’s most prolific pioneers: DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash.

Nasheed claimed he tried to interview Latinos for Microphone Check, but insisted no Latinos would participate because there’s no proof they contributed to Hip-Hop’s origins.

“It shouldn’t be so hard to give credit to Black people for creating something,” Nasheed said. “When Hip-Hop was negative, we got all the credit. When it was looked at as violent and degenerate, oh [it’s] Blacks. Now that it’s a corporate thing, it’s going to the Olympics, well, other people contributed … If we let them, they’ll say everybody created it. So, we have to put our foot down and say, ‘Look, This is what it is. This is the definitive narrative of the story and we’re gonna leave it at that.’

One Dead, 24 Injured In Shooting During Akron Street Party

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News

A street party in Akron, Ohio ended with one person dead and 24 people injured on Sunday morning (June 2). According to local news outlets, a shooting broke out shortly after midnight near Kelly and 8th Avenues, and a 27-year-old man was killed.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Akron Police Chief Brian Harding issued a joint statement about the shooting that read, “This morning, our city is reeling after the devastation of senseless violence. With more than two dozen victims, the pain and trauma reverberates across all of Akron today as we search for answers. As with all acts of violence in our city, our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones.

We will bring those responsible to justice, and we need the help of our community to do that. For those who have information about this horrific shooting—we need you to speak up in order to prevent further violence and retaliation. This can be done anonymously.

They continued, “Today, and in the days ahead, we will share more information about this horrific incident. Our city government and our Akron Police Department will continue to prioritize public safety as our number one concern as we aim to end gun violence in our community.”

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Akron police officers discovered dozens of shell casings at the scene and one gun, but no arrests have been made.

A witness at the scene told News 5 there were hundreds of people at the party having fun prior to the gunfire. As the witness described, “Everyone was wearing white T-shirts; there were women on top of vehicles dancing. It looked like a scene from a spring break movie. It looked like everyone was having a good time. On our way back it was a completely different scene.”

The name of the deceased hasn’t been released, but the city is feeling the aftermath. The Cleveland Clinic admitted seven patients to the hospital and one of them is in critical condition. The hospital was under a hard lockdown from just after midnight until around 3:30 a.m. local time.

Summa Health, meanwhile, received 15 patients, 13 of whom had non-life-threatening injuries. Some of those individuals have already been released from the hospital, but one person remains in critical condition.

Leonardo DiCaprio & Maya Jama Partying Sparks “Storm” Of Complaints

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News

Leonardo DiCaprio and Maya Jama’s lively party at London’s Chiltern Firehouse drew noise complaints from hotel guests.

Leonardo DiCaprio and “Love Island” star Maya Jama attended a high-profile bash at London’s Chiltern Firehouse, leading to noise complaints.

The Sunday party reportedly became boisterous, causing hotel guests to raise their concerns to management, as reported by The Sun.

The duo, previously seen celebrating in Ibiza in April 2023, have drawn attention to their social outings, with Jama sporting a gold “Leo” necklace.

Despite rumors, Maya Jama took to social media to dismiss speculations of a romance, saying, “That is literally my star sign.”

Their public appearances at festive gatherings have continued. Jama and Leonardo DiCaprio were seen together at his pre-BAFTA party and an afterparty at Annabel’s members’ club.

Maya Jama remains linked with British rapper and singer Stormzy, with whom she rekindled a romance during a trip to Greece in August.

In contrast, Leonardo DiCaprio is currently seeing Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, 25.

The pair met at the Cannes Film Festival’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” premiere in May 2023, and their relationship became public following a sighting at an ice cream date in Los Angeles.

Dee Barnes Still In Need Of Financial Help Decades After Infamous Dr. Dre Assault

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News

Dee Barnes made history in the late ’80s-90s as the first Black woman—make that first woman—to have her own music video show on a major network. Pump It Up! aired on FOX from 1989-1992, and Barnes wound up hosting some of the most iconic Hip-Hop artists of that era, including Ice Cube, Big Daddy Kane, Beastie Boys and Queen Latifah.

But Barnes’ career came to a screeching halt in 1991, when she was infamously assaulted by Dr. Dre at a Hollywood party. As Barnes described, Dr. Dre picked her up by her hair and “began slamming her head and the right side of her body repeatedly against a brick wall near the stairway.”

Dr. Dre attempted to throw her down the stairs but failed, so he began kicking her in the ribs and hands. Although she momentarily escaped, running into the women’s restroom, Dre followed her and “grabbed her from behind by the hair again and proceeded to punch her in the back of the head.”

Barnes filed charges and the parties eventually settled, but she was never the same—nor was her career. Over the past several years, she’s struggled to find work in the industry or keep a roof over her head. In 2019, Barnes revealed she was homeless, the news went viral and she raised thousands of dollars with a GoFundMe. But five years later, she’s still asking for help.

On Saturday (June 1), Barnes issued a plea for financial assistance to her social media accounts.

“Hello EVERYONE! I’m trying to urgently raise $3000 this weekend, my deadline is this Monday 6/3/24. If you are able to donate and share. Thank you, I really appreciate you ALL!” She then provided her various CashApp, Venmo and PayPal handles.

 

Dee Barnes followed up with an update on Sunday morning (June 2), writing on Twitter (X), “Still need your help please! $1,800 to get closer to the goal! THANK YOU!!”

Barnes has become an advocate for domestic violence victims since the incident. Most recently, she spoke out about the surveillance footage of Diddy beating Cassie Ventura inside a Los Angeles hotel in 2016.

“Seeing that video is extremely triggering,” she tweeted on May 17. “#DrDre punched, slammed, kicked and stomped me out. #Concussion Logging TF off.”

Dr. Dre has since apologized for the incident—once in 2015 and again in the 2017 HBO series The Defiant Ones. 

“Twenty-five years ago I was a young man drinking too much and in over my head with no real structure in my life,” he said in 2015. “However, none of this is an excuse for what I did.”

In an article she wrote for Gawker, she responded, “People ask me, ‘How come you’re not on TV anymore?’ and ‘How come you’re not back on television?’ It’s not like I haven’t tried. I was blacklisted. Nobody wants to work with me. They don’t want to affect their relationship with Dre.”

As for the film, Dr. Dre admitted he’ll never be able to forget what he did to her during the second episode.

“Any man that puts his hands on a female is a f##king idiot, he’s out of his f##king mind,” he said in the doc. “I was out of my f##king mind at the time, I f##ked up. I paid for it, I’m sorry for it, and I apologize for it. I have this dark cloud that follows me and it’s gonna be attached to me forever. It’s a major blemish on who I am as a man.”

Atlanta Water Woes Dampen Megan Thee Stallion Fans’ Weekend Plans

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News

Megan Thee Stallion fans were left disheartened this weekend as the rapper’s concerts at State Farm Arena in Atlanta were abruptly canceled due to a significant water main break citywide.

The infrastructure failure disrupted town operations, compelling Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to enforce emergency protocols that led to the cancellation of Friday and Saturday shows.

Her Friday performance was rescheduled for Sunday (June 2), but the Saturday concert met the same fate as the water issues lingered.

“Unfortunately, we will need to reschedule tonight’s show at State Farm Arena due to the massive water main break that The City of Atlanta is experiencing. I’m extremely disappointed because I had a huge surprise for the Hotties tonight, but we will follow the Mayor’s protocol,” Megan Thee Stallion said. “Praying for the people who lost access to water due to this situation.”

Now, Megan Thee Stallion’s Saturday concert will take place on Monday (June 3).

The effects of the water main break rippled through the city, leading to further high-profile disruptions.

The Georgia Aquarium closed its doors on Friday and Saturday, leaving visitors without access to one of the city’s signature attractions. Other prominent destinations faced the same predicament.

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, World of Coca-Cola, and the College Football Hall of Fame shuttered on Friday due to the water outage.

Additionally, several Fulton County libraries, including the Central Library, remained closed throughout the weekend, impacting access to public resources.

Michael Jackson’s Children Targeted By IRS

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News

Michael Jackson’s family finds itself in a precarious financial situation, constrained from accessing the performer’s trust funds as a heated conflict with the IRS unfolds.

Pending the resolution of a formidable tax dispute with the Internal Revenue Service, the estate of Michael Jackson has temporarily halted the distribution of trust funds to his family.

This financial freeze affects his three children—Prince, 27, Paris, 26, and Bigi, 22—and their grandmother, Katherine Jackson, 94.

Documents reveal the current deadlock stemming from an unresolved IRS audit.

The saga began with an IRS audit ruling that significantly undervalued the late singer’s assets, ultimately suggesting the estate owed $700 million in taxes and penalties.

Although the estate’s executors triumphed in court in 2021, the latest motion to reassess the worth of Jackson’s music catalog has prolonged the uncertainty.

The resulting ambiguity in the estate’s valuation has prevented funds from being channeled from the trust.

Attorneys for the estate have requested judicial authorization to earmark a portion of the funds for the family trust; however, the court has withheld approval, citing an indeterminable “safe” distribution amount.

To alleviate financial pressure during this impasse, estate executors proposed issuing a temporary “family allowance” for the beneficiaries.

This financial quagmire follows Sony Music Group’s $600 million acquisition of half of Jackson’s music catalog in February.

Katherine Jackson has legally contested this transaction and is seeking estate funds to cover her legal expenses, a request the estate opposes.

Further complicating matters, Bigi Jackson lodged legal paperwork in March to challenge his grandmother’s use of estate finances for her legal disputes.

Cardi B & Bia Beef Intensifies: New Diss Track, Lawsuit Threats & Recorded Phone Calls 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News

Bia bombed on Cardi B in a new diss after the “Jealousy” hitmaker threatened to sue her for spreading rumors that she cheated on husband Offset. 

The ongoing tension between the two rappers intensified in the early hours of Sunday morning (Jun 1). Cardi B hopped on Instagram Live, threatening to leak her conversations with Bia and sharing snippets from a “Fake diss” allegedly from Bia.

Bia clapped back with an Instagram Live of her own, previewing an explosive Cardi B diss. In it, she doubled down on the copying and cheating allegations and even name-checked Cardi and Offset’s children, Wave and Culture.  

“Put it on your gang that they ain’t f### you in,” Bia opens the track. “Put it on your hubby since you lying on your vows.” 

She also implied Cardi doesn’t write her own raps and trashed her lyrical ability. “’SUE ME’ ??? That’s not hip hop,” Bia captioned her post.

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During her IG Live, Cardi B went off on Bia, sharing posts from her alleged finsta (fake Instagram) account.  

“Good luck you think I’m Tasha K,” one post read. “Girl. Ask Tasha K. She couldn’t even lie on my p####,” Cardi said, referring to her infamous victory in her legal battle with the blogger. 

Furthermore, Cardi B said Bia took the beef “beyond rap” and accused her of trying to break up her family. “I’m a sue you and you got to come with receipts. And not social media receipts, court receipts,” she added. “I will get every little f###### red penny that you ever f###### make b####. Every money that you make off your publishing. So find something safe to do.” 

Cardi also played a snippet of a different diss track from Bia’s alleged fake Instagram account, which included the lyrics,“How you mad he cheating on you? B#### tell him the truth, “ and “I’ll tell him the scoop.”  

“So b#### why you ain’t tell him the scoop?” Cardi questioned before claiming Bia is clout-chasing. “You know Offset. Why you ain’t tell him the scoop?” 

The bad blood began last year but recently picked up again after fans accused Cardi B of copying Bia. Bia seemingly agreed, and Cardi clapped back on the “Wanna Be” remix. 

Rick Ross Launches “The Slippery Soap” Line During Third Annual Car Show At Georgia Estate

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News

At this point, Rick Ross is almost more of an entrepreneur than a rapper. In addition to owning Maybach Music Group, several Wingstops and Checkers and Rally’s, to name a few, he’s also behind The Slippery Soap.

The car detailing line includes ceramic spray wax, interior cleaner, quick cleaner and much more. Ross plugged the brand on Saturday (June 1) during his third annual car show. Held at his sprawling, 235-acre Georgia estate—also known as “The Promised Land”—the event reportedly drew more than 12,000 people to his property and an impressive array of flashy cars and bikes.

In a series of Instagram Stories, Ross peeled back the curtain on the event, showing off his mansion, some of the special guests like Bun B, performances by new MMG signee Nino Breeze and Quavo as well as a special cameo by Dr. Mario Montoya, who recently gave Ross his “new” smile.

 










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Rick Ross’s car and bike show delivered not only the fleet of vehicles and celebrity guests but also food and music. The South Fulton Police Department and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office warned neighbors to expect heavy congestion around State Routes 138 and 279, Old National Highway ahead of time.

Last year, there were several concerns about traffic and safety, but multiple agencies were tasked with working on traffic control. As a result, there were no complications.

Tickets to attend the car show this year were $250 per person for general admission and $750 to enter the show with a car or bike, which included two general admission tickets. VIP Parking was also available for $500.  Check out footage of the event courtesy of 11 Alive News below.

“White Girls” Actor Marlon Wayans Says Adventurous Sex Has Lost Its Luster

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News

Marlon Wayans got candid about his personal life in a recent interview with PEOPLE.

The comedic actor, who’s now 51 years old, says adventurous sex has become less appealing with age. As he explained,  “I don’t need all the circus act. I so appreciate simple stuff. Missionary — it’s great. I don’t need to swing from ceilings and twist up nothing, because after we’re done, I can just go right to sleep.”

But it doesn’t seem to bother Wayans at all. He added, “I really enjoy being this age. I’m just a lot more focused on the energy I put on a stage. If I got time for anything else, God bless me.”

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Wayans was in a romantic relationship with Angela Zackery from 1992 to 2013 that produced two children. He also has another child with Brittany Moreland. Although he’s never been married, he confessed he’s open to it these days.

“I never wanted to get married,” he explained. “I didn’t want to get divorced. I don’t know if I was ready for marriage, and now I’m 51, and you get to this part in your life where you’re like, ‘Yeah, I don’t need to go to a club.’ I won’t say no, put it that way. If it’s when it’s right, sure. I’m not in a rush. I think sometimes you go through these things to find you, and I know exactly who I am. You just got to find the right fit.”

Meanwhile, Wayans has continued his successful acting career but shot down the rumor White Chicks 2 was in the works last May.

Wayans and his brother, Shawn, starred in the original 2004 comedy. Fans of the film have been hoping the Wayans brothers would reprise their roles in a sequel. A fan-made poster caught his attention and Wayans quickly tok t Instagram to address it, saying, “Not true… AT ALL!”

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Will Drake’s Beef With Kendrick Lamar Get Him Sued?

By: illseed Updated Category: Exclusives

Drake has been relatively quiet in the last few weeks. Things are starting to die down in the public sector, even though the internet is still going crazy over the beef with Kendrick Lamar. Nevertheless, I’m hearing some words that Drake might have another problem related to the conflict with his West Coast rival.

Remember all the chatter around his secret 11-year-old daughter? The daughter that Drake doesn’t have? Well, it was quite hilarious to hear Drake discuss feeding this erroneous, horrific information to Kendrick Lamar and his crew. By the way, there was never any sort of proof or verification that that was the case. But that’s neither here nor there. Anyway, when those images did emerge, there were real faces and a real young girl used in those images.

I don’t know how true it is, but somebody reached out and said they were upset at Drake for using those images. Supposedly (but not confirmed), the mother of said young girl is angry. A go-between, not the woman, is stating there may be legal repercussions behind the use of that image. This is just a rumor at the moment, but it could provide some insight into how deep this could get.

I first heard this a while ago, so there hasn’t been a whole lot of movement on it since then. But I’m not so sure this is just gonna go away, because the beef itself has not gone away. In fact, a lot of folks still maintain that “Family Matters” is the best song out of all of them.

Drake’s Producer 40 & DJ Cipha Sounds Clash Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Diss

In the meantime, 40 allegedly threatened to slap DJ Cipha Sounds. In Toronto, the New York-based DJ was accused of playing “Not Like Us” during a DJ set. It got back to 40, who was also brutalized in the Pusha T beef. He did not like that. He made several threats according to the New York DJ, saying he was willing to put hands on him “on sight.” I’m not exactly sure who they are, but I don’t think it’s that easy. It seems like things are getting a little testy out here in the world. Hopefully, it continues to be a nonviolent confrontation.

But I think they need to take this violence up with the perpetrators of said violence so that we understand who they are truly upset with. Because they certainly shouldn’t be mad at the DJ. I do think that this beef with Kendrick Lamar will never end. This won’t be like Nas and Jay. There’s not gonna be a reunion tour, collaborations, or any of that. This is BEEF for life.

Drake’s Producer 40 & DJ Cipha Sounds Clash Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Diss

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors

Drake’s producer Noah “40” Shebib and DJ Cipha Sounds recently had a misunderstanding with each other that spilled over to the internet and social media. But the situation was apparently misconstrued.

In a post he shared to his personal Instagram account on Friday (May 31), Cipha Sounds explained that the rumor circulating about 40 threatening him because he played Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” in Toronto were simply not true.

In the two-plus minute long video, Cipha Sounds explains how the entire situation came about, saying he just completed a stint of shows recently with comedian Dave Chappelle in Drake and 40’s hometown.

Cipha Sounds alleges the misunderstanding arose after photos from the shows were shared to his Instagram account by his newly hired social media manager, who thought it would be funny to add Kendrick’s anthemic diss targeting Drake as the background song.

“This kid that’s now helping me with my social media — brand new, just hired him — put up the pictures from that show and put the Kendrick Lamar song underneath,” Cipha Sounds said in part. “And I was like, ‘Uh oh, woah, don’t do that. Craziness.’ Called him, said, ‘Hey, thats a dumb dumb move. Take it down.’ He was like, ‘I thought it would be funny.’ It wasn’t. ‘Take it down.’ [He] took it down immediately. Pictures are back up. Had a great time in Toronto.”

In another portion of the video, Cipha Sounds revealed his true thoughts on the situation as a whole, concerning Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef.

“People that know me know I’m not no f##k face idiot that would go to Toronto and play ‘Not Like Us,'” he said. “That is a stupid thing to do. I hate all this beef s###. I hate controversy, I hate smoke, I hate drama. I hate that those two are beefing with each other. It’s nasty for the culture, it’s negative and it’s detrimental.”

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Even though Cipha Sounds managed to get the post taken down and re-shared, the damage was reportedly done and prompted 40 to direct message Cipha Sounds, lashing out at him for promoting a song that categorizes Drake as a sexual predator.

“How about I go to your city and play a song where someone calls you a pedophile,” 40 allegedly told the DJ. “It’s on sight, when I see you, I’m gonna smack you in the mouth.” 

The video explained that he attempted to diffuse the situation with 40 but is unsure if his efforts prevailed.

“40 was mad at me,” he said. “I’m hoping that, man to man, we can still have this conversation. I told this story on my podcast because I was hurt about what happened. Hopefully we can talk it out. I want no smoke. I want no drama. Love the guy. I’m a big fan.

“Again, I would never be disrespectful and I did not play the song in Toronto. I wasn’t even DJing. I was doing stand-up comedy.”

Check out the full video above along with the vlog on the situation below.

Sheff G & Sleepy Hallow Respond To Calls For Summer Jam Cancelation Post-Trump Rally

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News

New York rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow have responded to radio host Peter Rosenberg’s calls for the cancelation of their performances at the upcoming Summer Jam music festival.

On Friday (May 31), the pair of Brooklyn rappers shared their perspective responses to Rosenberg via posts on their Instagram stories. Prior to their posts being shared, Peter Rosenberg criticized Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow for their recent appearance at a Donald Trump rally in New York City.

“I’m disgusted,” Rosenberg said. “Hit ’em both with the button as far as I’m concerned. I hit everybody at the station, ‘Let’s pull them off Summer Jam.’ I just want y’all to know, that is me, Karen Rosenberg, I don’t want ’em on Summer Jam.”

During the rally, Sheff G praised Trump by saying, “They always gonna whisper your accomplishments and shout your failures. Trump gonna shout the wins for all of us.”

Sleepy Hallow, while mostly silent, briefly approached the microphone to echo Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America great again.”

Rosenberg, who made his comments on Ebro in the Morning, was adamant that the rappers should be removed from the Hot 97 Summer Jam lineup due to their support for Trump. He described Sleepy Hallow’s endorsement as insincere, claiming the rapper “laughed through” his entire speech, which Rosenberg interpreted as not taking the issue seriously. He even went as far as to enlist a journalist friend to investigate the circumstances of the rappers’ appearance at the rally.

Both Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow responded to Rosenberg’s criticism on social media. Sleepy Hallow dismissed the radio host’s comments with a post on his Instagram Stories, calling him an “old n###a” and a “d!ck eater.”

Sheff G took a more philosophical approach, questioning why their political endorsements should affect their careers and suggesting that differing opinions should be acceptable.

“Damn.. thought we was free to vote for whoever we wanted… I never knew we had to have the same political opinion as @laurastylez @oldmanebro @rosenbergradio in order to gain success,” he wrote. “Imagine that.”

As he continued, Sheff G also pointed out that neither Rosenberg nor his colleagues had previously acknowledged his successes, only speaking out when controversy arose.

“Crazy thing is .. throughout all my success I never seen either of y’all mention my name .. y’all sat silently and watched lol ( whisper) … but as soon as something that y’all consider negative comes up, y’all quick to (shout) lol.

“y’all the reason our generation is the way it is .. I’m not even gone say no disrespectful s### either [slight frown emoji] it’s all love [blue heart emoji] #everythinglit.”

The controversy began first began when Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow appeared at Trump’s rally in their hometown of the Bronx. Their participation and public endorsements of the former president sparked confusion and anger among fans. The debate highlights the ongoing tension between political beliefs and professional opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Since their appearance with Trump and number of celebrities have spoken out, including comedian D.L. Hughley, who theorized that the former president chose the pair of rappers because they’re the only people in America who have more indictments than he does. However, less than a week later, Trump was convicted on all 34 counts he was facing in New York in connection to the hush money trial involving adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

EXCLUSIVE: Diddy Secures Small Win In Ongoing Assault Lawsuit As Legal Issues Mount

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

Sean “Diddy” Combs secured a narrow win in an ongoing assault lawsuit as two of his business entities were dropped from the case.

The development surfaced after Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings and Combs Enterprises were dismissed from accusations brought by Joi Dickerson-Neal, who asserts that Diddy assaulted her in 1991.

A new stipulation mandated the withdrawal of these companies from the case.

Dickerson-Neal and the defense reached a mutual agreement, which resulted in the dismissal of Bad Boy Entertainment and Combs Enterprises with prejudice.

This move follows a partial motion to dismiss submitted by Diddy and his lawyers on April 26, 2024.

The motion argued that the implicated companies could not be liable because they didn’t exist at the time of the alleged assaults.

Dickerson-Neal presented an amended complaint erasing all charges against the business entities, which her lawyers and a judge signed off on earlier this week.

Now, only Diddy stands as the defendant. He must respond to the amended complaint by June 21, 2024.

Dickerson-Neal can file any opposition by July 19, 2024, with Diddy allotted until August 2, 2024, to provide any reply supporting his motion.

Despite the slight legal reprieve, the case remains active, and the complete outcome remains unresolved.

In the series of lawsuits against Diddy, this one from Dickerson-Neal alleges that he drugged and assaulted her in 1991, recording the incident without her consent while she was a Syracuse University student.

Diddy has vehemently denied all allegations.

Diddy’s’ attorneys have already argued that specific allegations—like sex trafficking and non-consensual filming—were brought under laws that were not in place at the time of the alleged incident.

Initially filed in November 2023, the lawsuit is just one of seven Diddy faces.

The allegations may result in criminal charges now that a grand jury is probing the Bad Boy mogul’s behavior.  

Rihanna Shares Cryptic Message On Social Media Amid Major Career Milestone

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News

Rihanna is flexing the power of her incredible discography upon reaching a new stage of dominance as a female artist.

On Friday (May 31), RiRi shared posts simultaneously on Instagram and Twitter (X) in celebration of the latest honor she received from the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA).

According to the latest round of certifications by the RIAA, four of Rihanna’s releases, including her Drake assisted anthem “Work,” received diamond status certifications as of May 31.

In total, Rihanna earned a jaw dropping 13 new certifications, all of which were either platinum or multi-platinum status.

In the post she shared on Instagram, Rihanna flexed her accomplishments for holding the most diamond certified singles, in addition to to the most diamond certified titles for a female artist with a cryptic caption in which she wrote, “Ain’t no back n forth.”

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While it’s unclear who exactly Rihanna was speaking of concerning her “back n forth” remark, several of RiRi’s peers flocked to the comment section of the post to show love. Joyner Lucas commented “legend” while vocalist H.E.R. added, “QUEEEEEEN RIRI FOREVA.”

In total, RiRi now has six diamond-certified singles. Rihanna’s “We Found Love” featuring Calvin Harris was her first single to cross the line in September 2021. Adding to her diamond certifications tally along with “Work” are her singles “Needed M,” “Umbrella” and “Stay.” Coincidentally, the certifications are also split evenly between RiRi’s former label Def Jam and her new imprint, Roc Nation.

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Obama’s Comments On Biden’s Hamas/Israel Ceasefire Proposal Sparks Controversy

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Uncategorized

Former President Barack Obama is under fire from his supporters following remarks on President Joe Biden’s proposed ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Critics argue Obama’s language reveals a bias and lack of empathy in the ongoing war, which has seen the death of over 36,000 Palestinians and 1,478 Israelis since the war began on October 7, 2023.

Yesterday, President Biden laid out a plan to reach a ceasefire in three phases:

Phase 1: a six-week truce is to be established with Israeli forces withdrawing from populated parts of Gaza. Hostage exchanges would begin, particularly involving women, the elderly, and the wounded.

Additionally, 600 trucks would deliver humanitarian aid daily while negotiations with U.S. and Qatari mediation continue.

Phase 2: plans for the release of all remaining hostages, including male soldiers, marking a full Israeli retreat from Gaza and transitioning the truce to a permanent ceasefire if initial talks are successful.

Phase 3: the remains of Israeli hostages would be returned, and efforts to rebuild homes, schools, and hospitals in Gaza will commence. Encouraging Hamas to accept the proposal, Biden stated, “It’s time for this war to end,” calling on Israeli leaders to support the plan despite potential political pressure.

“President Biden presented a comprehensive and fair plan to halt the fighting in Gaza,” Obama stated in a post on Instagram. “This plan secures Israel’s safety, facilitates the return of hostages taken on October 7, increases humanitarian aid to Gaza, and involves the international community in Gaza’s reconstruction.”

Obama acknowledged that “a ceasefire alone won’t ease the pain of Israelis whose loved ones were butchered or abducted by Hamas, or the Palestinians whose families have been shattered by the subsequent war.”

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He addressed the broader goals, saying it could “stop the ongoing bloodshed, help families reunite and allow a surge of humanitarian aid to help desperate, hungry people.”

Obama emphasized that the ceasefire “can lay the foundation for what will be a long and difficult road to a future where Israel is secure and at peace with its neighbors, and Palestinians have the security, freedom and self-determination they have sought for so long.”

Social media’s reaction to Obama’s statements was swift and critical, focusing on the former president’s choice of words.

One commenter wrote, “The word choice in this post is a case study in propaganda. Israelis’ ‘butchered’ but Palestinians’ ‘shattered’? They dropped American bombs on tents, Barry.”

Another user added, “You’ve gaslit the humanity of the Palestinian people. Please don’t do that. No group of people is above another. Yet saying this right now, I’m going to have to contradict my own words to say ‘the occupying murderers & the present groups dictating the massacre of the Palestinians are not equal to them in this moment.'”

Additional comments included, “This use of language to describe what is happening shows how you really feel,” and “it’s so weird how you say Israelis were butchered by Hamas but Palestinian families were only shattered by ‘the subsequent war.’ As if Palestinians haven’t also been butchered by Israelis. This is such a painfully obvious manipulation of language in support of the Israelis.”

Encouraging Hamas to accept the proposal, Biden stated, “It’s time for this war to end,” calling on Israeli leaders to support the plan despite potential political pressure.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Legal Team Labels Ex-Photographer Suing Her “A Scam Artist”

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News

Megan Thee Stallion has responded to the lawsuit filed by her former photographer earlier this year, accusing the cameraman of being a scam artist.

On Thursday (May 30), a report from Rolling Stone revealed Megan’s legal team is fiercely countering claims from her former personal cameraman, Emilio Garcia, who’s alleging mistreatment and underpayment.

According to the court filing, Megan’s lawyers, Mari Henderson and Alex Spiro, assert “there is no truth” to Garcia’s accusations of sexual harassment and labor code violations, adding that the allegations are “fabricated” and “outlandish.”

Garcia, who worked for Megan from 2018 to 2023, claimed in his lawsuit that Megan (legal name Megan Pete) failed to pay his overtime, made disparaging remarks about him and engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior in his presence. Specifically, he alleged that Megan engaged in sexual contact with a woman while traveling with him in a moving vehicle in June 2022 in Ibiza, Spain.

Garcia claimed the incident caused him embarrassment. In response to Garcia’s claims, Henderson and Spiro laid out a detailed complaint alleging that the photographer was nothing but a con man, who was terminated due to repeated attempts to scam Megan and her team.

“Plaintiff is a con artist who is manipulating the judicial system to act as his publicist and bullhorn in a desperate attempt to boost his failed singing career while trying to tear down the successful career of Megan thee Stallion,” Henderson and Spiro wrote.

Megan’s legal counsel also argued that Garcia frequently falsified invoices, overcharged for incomplete services and sought reimbursements for unspent money. His pattern of deceit led to his termination in June 2023.

Angered by his dismissal, Garcia filed what Megan’s lawyers describe as a “factually and legally frivolous complaint,” embellishing a routine wage dispute with sensationalist claims to generate media attention and damage Megan’s reputation.

Garcia’s lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, contends that his termination was retaliatory after he voiced concerns about wage and hour issues to Megan’s makeup artist and considered leaving due to her employing another cameraman.

“Megan just needs to pay our client what he’s due, own up to her behavior, and quit this sort of sexual harassment and fat-shaming conduct,” Garcia’s attorney, Ron Zambrano, a partner and Employment Litigation Chair at West Coast Employment Lawyers in Los Angeles, said. Zambrano insisted that Garcia should not have been exposed to such inappropriate behavior, labeling it illegal.

In a related move, Megan’s lawyers are seeking to transfer the case to federal court, citing Garcia’s incorrect identification as a California citizen and the misnaming of Roc Nation in the lawsuit. They also pointed out that Garcia’s contract specified New York as the venue for any legal disputes, further challenging the legitimacy of his claims.

“Plaintiff alleged in his complaint both that he was a citizen of California and that Roc Nation, Ms. Pete’s management company, somehow employed him. Both of these allegations are demonstrably false,” the filing stated.

Check out the report above for additional details on the case.

Eminem Fans Scoff At Claims He Used Megan Thee Stallion “Houdini” Line For “Clout”

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News

Eminem’s new song, “Houdini,” arrived on Friday (May 31) and is still a trending Twitter (X) topic due to a line about Megan Thee Stallion’s traumatic 2020 shooting incident.

Slim Shady is being criticized for the lyrics in the first verse: “If I was to ask Megan Thee Stallion if she would collab with me, would I really have a shot at a feat?”

The word “feat” is used as a pun, doubling as a shorthand for “featuring” in musical guest appearances and a homophone for “feet.”

The reference touches a sensitive chord, as the 29-year-old endured a violent episode after a house party in the Hollywood Hills, when fellow rapper Tory Lanez shot her in the foot. Lanez was later convicted and sentenced to a decade in prison.

Fans swiftly took to social media, expressing widespread disappointment and anger at Eminem for what they perceived as trivializing violence against women.

One Twitter user posted, “F**k this guy! Men love to bring up traumatic moments in women’s lives for attention. Leave Megan alone.” Another commented, “Megan gets so many unprovoked jokes about her shooting, it’s disgusting and weird.”

The discontent was palpable across numerous tweets, with another fan questioning, “i raise the question again, what is so funny about a black woman getting shot in her foot,” adding, “why is it the butt of the joke every f**king rap song? i don’t get it.”

The sentiment echoes the collective dissatisfaction with the insensitivity shown toward Megan’s ordeal, summed up by one Twitter user who wrote, “A man, especially a white one, making light of a black woman’s trauma will never hit for me.”

But Eminem fans are firing back, laughing at the notion he used her name for “clout” when they say he’s infinitely more successful than she’ll ever be.

As one person said: “Eminem is the highest-selling rap artist in history and also has two albums that sold a million first week and his last album sold 279,000 first week. And Marcus Thee Stallion is only known for twerking and her fans are saying he is ‘clout chasing.'”

Eminem has yet to respond to the backlash to the song and video, which has already amassed more than 20 million views on YouTube. 

“Nepo Baby” North West Attacked By Trolls, “Simba” Roars Back

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News

North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Hip-Hop artist Kanye West, was encouraged by Jason Weaver, the original singing voice of Young Simba from the 1994 animated film “The Lion King,” following her performance at Disney’s live musical production.

The 10-year-old performed at the Hollywood Bowl for two performances, singing “I Just Can’t Wait to be King.”

Despite severe online trolling about her vocal talent and costume, North West found an ally in Weaver. Weaver shared a heartfelt message on social media and a backstage photo with North.

“What an honor it is to share the same stage with this young superstar in the making,” he wrote. “I’m so PROUD of you, North!! You’re doing such a PHENOMENAL job in this show!”

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Jason Weaver joined other cast members from the original movie for the 30th-anniversary special performance, including Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Bradley Gibson, and Billy Eichner.

Weaver took the opportunity to publicly back North, praising her professionalism.

“You’re a true professional,” Weaver emphasized. “I wish you nothing but the best as you continue your journey towards GREATNESS!!”

50 Cent Says He Wants To Slap Diddy Like The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mom

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News

50 Cent once again blasted Sean “Diddy” Combs. This time, the G-Unit boss agreed with Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, about wanting to smack Diddy.

Numerous people have sued Diddy for alleged sexual misconduct and physical abuse. Additionally, surveillance video from 2016 showed the Bad Boy Entertainment founder assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel.

“I hope that I see Sean one day and the only thing I want to do is slap the daylights out of him — and you can quote me on that,” Voletta Wallace told Rolling Stone magazine.

Wallace also said, “Because I liked him. I didn’t want to believe all the awful things, but I’m so ashamed and embarrassed.” The Notorious B.I.G. signed to Diddy’s Bad Boy label before being murdered on March 9, 1997.

On Friday (May 31), 50 Cent uploaded a screenshot of an article covering Voletta Wallace’s comments about Diddy. The Get Rich or Die Tryin’ album creator agreed with the 71-year-old grandmother.

“LOL [grinning squinting face emoji]. I WANT TO SLAP THE S### OUT OF HIM TOO,” 50 Cent wrote about Diddy in a now-deleted tweet. Previously, the producer of television shows like Power and BMF offered public support to Cassie Ventura.

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Mike Tyson/Jake Paul Fight Postponed Over Health, Fans Erupt

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News

Mike Tyson’s much-anticipated match against Jake Paul has been postponed after the boxing legend suffered a medical scare aboard a May 26 flight from Miami to Los Angeles.

During the journey, Tyson experienced intense nausea and dizziness due to an ulcer flare-up about 30 minutes before the plane landed.

Paramedics met the flight upon arrival. Tyson’s representatives later confirmed he is “doing great” and on the road to recovery.

Following a follow-up consultation on May 29, medical professionals recommended Mike Tyson undertake minimal training to avoid further health risks.

The health incident has delayed Tyson’s face-off with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, which was originally set for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Mike Tyson has been advised to limit his training while he recuperates to ensure that athletes compete at peak performance levels.

The match will be rescheduled, with a new date expected to be announced next week.

Both fighters have agreed that postponing the match is the fairest path forward to guarantee they each have adequate preparation time.

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul supported the decision, acknowledging the importance of equal preparation time for such a high-stakes contest.

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“The health and well-being of athletes is our top priority,” shared a spokesperson for MVP, the promotion company. “Mike is expected to return to his full training schedule shortly and is eager to get back in the ring.”

Social media’s reaction to the fight’s delay was mixed: disappointment and concern, with many expressing hope for Tyson’s swift recovery.