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B.o.B & Kato On The Track Looking For “Next Lil Nas X” Via ”ONSS” Challenge

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Both B.o.B and Kato On The Track are trying to find the next Lil Nas X via their latest social media challenge—at least in a sense.

Earlier this month, Kato revealed he and B.o.B would be teaming up with events and contest platform Audius for an exclusive worldwide contest designed to connect them with an enterprising indie artist for the collaborative opportunity of a lifetime.

Dubbed the Over Night Success Story “ONSS” challenge, the contest is designed to entice artists from all corners of social media to take a chance at crafting their own viral hit over one of Kato’s masterful productions. The fateful winner of the contest will get the opportunity to travel, all expenses paid, to Atlanta to collaborate with Kato and B.o.B, create content and more.

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Much like Lil Nas X did when crafting “Old Town Road” (and before he was seemingly cast into the spotlight overnight and into his MONTERO era), artists get the opportunity to pick their favorite instrumental, via Audius, and harness the power of the internet and social media to make the song an instant success. And this is one of those things where you really have nothing to lose by throwing your hat in the ring, considering streams won’t count toward Kato’s final decision on the winner of the contest. 

To enter the contest, all fans have to do is create an account on Audius, purchase any ONSS instrumental from Kato and create and upload the track to their account. Once the track is uploaded, toggle the “identify as a remix” option and add the link from the original instrumental from Kato’s page and get to promoting! Everyone is encouraged to tag @KatoProducer and @bob and @audius. 

Kato has released more than 65 open verse challenges thus far and was even named the fourth most dueted artist on TikTok in 2021. In 2020, he spawned the viral #SoPretty challenge, which saw countless celebrities and artists such as Alicia Keys participating with videos of their own.

Not to mention Kato’s previous No Sucka MC’s contest helped bolster the career’s of several mainstream lyricists including Joyner Lucas and Token, throughout its seven-year run. In a sense, he has the magic touch when it comes to positioning artists for immediate success and increased visibility.

Check out the video for details of the challenge here, but be swift because you only have until February 5 to submit an entry.

Kanye West’s Jason Mask Is Selling For $200K

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Kanye West may have potentially rocked a $1 million outfit during his surprise, yet highly anticipated, appearance at the Orlando stop of Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour.

Apparently, the Jason Vorhees, Friday the 13th white hockey mask Ye took to the stage wearing with Scott at the Kia Center is actually worth $200,000. Well, not literally—but the GRIMYKIDS mask, now dubbed the “Kanye” mask, which Ye was wearing has been listed for sale at the eye-popping price tag. Underground fashion marketplace Lowheads shared a post on Instagram the day following the concert announcing the Kanye Mask had been listed on the site for 200 big ones.

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In theory, this would mean that Ye was rocking an outfit well-over one million had he also been rocking his newly designed titanium grills while he sang along with crowd as the utterly lost it when he performed My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy smash “Runaway.” 

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Megan Thee Stallion Celebrates Making “HISSTORY” With Warner Music Deal

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Megan Thee Stallion has started her 2024 with some huge wins. After taking over major streaming platforms with her “Hiss” single, the Houston-bred MC announced a monumental record deal.

According to reports, Megan Thee Stallion signed an “innovative agreement” with Warner Music Group. The distribution deal reportedly allows Meg to release music independently through her Hot Girl Productions. In addition, she will maintain ownership of her master recordings.

“Thank you, GOD,” the 28-year-old artist tweeted. Megan also added, “Hotties today HISSTORY was made!!! Today I signed a distribution deal with my new family @warnermusic where I maintain my INDEPENDENCE as an artist [and] OWN MY MASTERS AND PUBLISHING.”

She continued, “This is thee first deal of its kind !!! I hope [artists] still on the come up or even artists who are already established never get discouraged by all the obstacles that come with this industry! Even with all the odds against me I fought for MYSELF, the hotties fought for me and, @rocnation fought for me!!!”

Nicki Minaj Mentions Megan Thee Stallion’s Late Mother In Her Diss Record

Megan Thee Stallion dropped “Hiss” on January 26. “Hiss” peaked at No. 1 on the iTunes all-genre chart, the Apple Music Top 100: USA chart and the Spotify Daily Top Songs USA chart. Industry forecasters project the song to debut in the Top 5 of next week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Hiss” included the line “these hoes don’t be mad at Megan/these hoes mad at Megan’s Law.” That bar, referencing the federal statute requiring law enforcement authorities to publicize the information of convicted sex offenders, seemed to cause a days-long tirade from Nicki Minaj.

In response, Minaj released “Big Foot.” She mentions Megan Thee Stallion’s deceased mother in the diss record. Meg concluded her celebratory X post by adding, “I’m forever grateful!!! Let’s REALLY KEEP RUNNING IT UP HOTTIES! Shout out to MAMA HOLLY. I know she’s guiding me through all this.”

50 Cent Warns Fans About R&B Singers Following Jacquees & Trey Songz Fight

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Jacquees and Trey Songz’s fight caught the attention of 50 Cent on Friday (February 2). The G-Unit leader laughed at the situation and shared a screenshot of Jacquees’ since-deleted post about the incident on Instagram.

“These R&B [ninja emoji]’s is crazy, I told yall,” 50 Cent wrote. “No R&B LOL. I’M SORRY CAN’T PUT THEM TOGETHER. THEY THINK EVERYBODY THINK THEY SOFT So they pop off. LMAO.”

Jacquees claimed Trey Songz ripped out one of his dreads during an altercation in Dubai. Jacquees said his friend-turned-foe was banned from Atlanta – and the entire South – on X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram

“F### Trey Songz,” Jacquees wrote in the since-deleted Instagram post that amused 50 Cent. “Can’t come back to Atlanta. This n#### came in the club and said I got on a QUE FIT LOL WHOLE TIME N#### HATING!! THIS MAN DANCING INTRODUCING HIMSELF TO N##### ALL TYPE OF S### B#### ASS N#### AND I GAVE THAT B#### ASS N#### A COMPLIMENT. MAN F### YOU P####. YOU A HOE BOY THAT LOVE BE FAKE AND THIS N#### PULLED OUT MY DREAD. YOU BETTER BE GLAD THEM BOYZ WASN’T ME BOY YOU OVER WIT IN THE A. EVERY SHOW WE THERE FROM THE A TO NC TO FLORIDA ALL THAT S###.”

Jacquees also ranted about the brawl on Instagram Live, calling Trey Songz a rapist. Jacquees admitted he used to defend Trey Songz against multiple allegations of sexual assault, but their clash changed everything.

“F### you b#### ass n####,” Jacquees said in one video. “You a rapist, b####. And I don’t give a f### if you tell anybody anything about what we texted. Put the messages on there, bro. F### you b#### ass n####. You can never come around me! F### you n####.”

Trey Songz has not publicly responded to Jacquees as of February 2.

Carl Weathers, Beloved Star Of “Rocky” & Much More, Passes Away At 76

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Movie star Carl Weathers, who famously portrayed Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, died at the age of 76 on Thursday (February 1). Weathers’ family disclosed his death in a statement issued on Friday (February 2).

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said, per Deadline. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.”

Weathers became a successful actor following a brief career in the NFL. The New Orleans native appeared in several movies and TV shows before landing his breakout role, Apollo Crowd, in the original Rocky film. Weathers reprised his role in three sequels, making himself a fixture of the franchise with Sylvester Stallone.

The esteemed actor appeared in another hit film when he starred as Al Dillon in the Arnold Schwarzenegger-led action movie Predator. Weathers also secured the lead role in Action Jackson, portraying the titular character.

Years later, Weathers showed off his comedic chops in Adam Sandler’s golf comedy Happy Gilmore. Weathers played Derick “Chubbs” Peterson, a retired golfer who coaches Sandler’s character Happy Gilmore.

Weathers bolstered his comedic reputation with a recurring role in the acclaimed TV series Arrested Development, playing a fictionalized version of himself. The Arrested Development version of Weathers was depicted as a ridiculously frugal man who agreed to be Tobias Fünke’s acting coach.

More recently, Weathers voiced Combat Carl in Toy Story 4 and joined the Star Wars universe with a role in the Disney Plus series The Mandalorian. Weathers portrayed Greef Karga and directed two episodes of the show.

Young Dolph’s Alleged Killer Desperately Seeks To Avoid Memphis Jury For Trial

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Justin Johnson, one of the men accused of killing Young Dolph, aimed to prevent Memphis residents from serving on the jury in his murder trial. According to the Associated Press, Johnson’s attorney Luke Evans urged Judge Jennifer Mitchell to use jurors from outside of Shelby County, Tennessee.

Evans claimed Johnson wouldn’t receive a fair trial if the jury’s from Memphis. The attorney cited media coverage of the case and noted how Young Dolph was “beloved” in Memphis.

“A jury from somewhere else lacks that personal connection to the crime,” Evans said.

Johnson is one of the four men charged in connection to the 2021 death of Young Dolph. Johnson and his co-defendant Cornelius Smith were scheduled to face trial on March 11, but the judge pushed it back to June 3. Judge Mitchell will rule on Johnson’s motion for a change of venue on February 9.

Young Dolph was shot and killed at a Memphis bakery in 2021. Prosecutors accused Johnson and Smith of carrying out the attack. Both men pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree murder.

Hernandez Govan, the alleged mastermind behind Young Dolph’s murder, pleaded not guilty to murder charges. His trial has not been scheduled yet.

Johnson’s brother Jermarcus accepted a plea deal in the case. He awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to three counts of accessory after the fact.

Last year, Young Dolph’s longtime partner Mia Jaye was asked what justice looked like for her. She hoped to see everyone involved in his death face consequences.

“It looks like the full truth coming to the forefront, not just a fall guy, a fall that won’t be good enough,” she said. “Everybody who had any type of involvement with this being brought to justice, being brought front and center, being handed a sentence.”

Young Dolph was 36. He left behind two children with Mia Jaye.

Blueface Watches His Legal Problems Get Worse While Stuck In Jail

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Blueface’s legal troubles got more complicated on Thursday (February 1). A Las Vegas judge issued a bench warrant for the controversial rapper, who’s already in custody in Los Angeles County.

The 27-year-old artist was hit with the bench warrant for violating his probation in a shooting case. Last month, he was arrested for violating his probation in a separate assault case in Los Angeles County.

Blueface’s mother Karlissa Saffold blamed Chrisean Rock and Jaidyn Alexis for his legal issues in Los Angeles County. He was on probation in California for assaulting a bouncer in 2021.

According to CBS affiliate KLAS, Blueface’s attorney Kristina Wildeveld said his Las Vegas probation violation stemmed from a December 2023 incident in Utah. Footage showed him pulling a woman on stage and ordering his on-again, off-again girlfriend Jaidyn Alexis to attack the woman at a show.

Blueface, whose real name is Johnathan Porter, intends to surrender to authorities in Las Vegas once he gets out of jail in Los Angeles County. He is scheduled to be released on July 2.

“We are working with Mr. Porter to resolve the bench warrant,” his lawyer told NBC affiliate KSNV. “He is anxious to resolve all of his legal issues and focus on his family and his career.”

Last year, Blueface was sentenced to probation for his role in a 2022 shooting outside a Las Vegas strip club. He received a suspended sentence of two to five years. He now faced the threat of serving that time behind bars due to the probation violation.

Blueface was originally charged with attempted murder for the Las Vegas shooting. He agreed to a plea deal, which reduced his charges to battery and discharging a firearm at or into an occupied structure. The shooting victim said he “lost faith in the justice system” at Blueface’s sentencing.

Taylor Swift Gets Co-Sign From “Swag Surfin'” Creators: “I Thought It Was Dope”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Taylor Swift may not be an NFL player but the pop music megastar has become the most-talked-about person connected to the Kansas City Chiefs’ current playoff run.

Broadcasters constantly showed the 12-time Grammy winner attending her boyfriend Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s games throughout the football season. Taylor Swift even got screen time for dancing to the “Swag Surfin'” single.

The Georgia-bred rap group F.L.Y. (Fast Life Yungstaz) released “Swag Surfin'” featuring Ea$ton in 2009. “Swag Surfin'” became a party anthem at many historically black colleges and universities. Additionally, other sports leagues and teams embraced the record over the years.

TMZ published a video of F.L.Y. members talking about Taylor Swift now being so closely connected to their classic tune. Mook, McFly, Vee and Ea$ton co-signed Swift and her legions of fans breathing new life into the track.

“My initial reaction to Taylor Swift swag surfin’ was I thought it was dope,” Mook stated. “I automatically knew it was going to be a good look because of who she is, what she’s got going on.”

Mook also said, “Our streams across all platforms [are] up 700%. Our YouTube numbers went up. We gained 20,000 subscribers in like two weeks. So everything is up. It’s just been a dope thing to watch everything unfold so quickly.”

Additionally, Mook suggested that this particular viral moment with Taylor Swift likely created the largest jump in streaming numbers in the song’s lifespan. F.L.Y. even proposed Swift add a rap verse to the “Swag Surfin'” track.

“Swag Surfin'” lives on Fast Life Yungstaz’s 2009 album Jamboree. The single earned gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America in June 2019. Lil Wayne famously did a freestyle to the K.E. on the Track-produced beat for his No Ceilings mixtape.

While F.L.Y. welcomes Taylor Swift swag surfin’ on television, Florida rapper Plies complained that the NFL puts the camera on the singer/songwriter too much. In contrast, former three-time Super Bowl champion Shannon Sharpe argued the league is making the right move because Swift is the biggest needle-moving celebrity since Michael Jackson.

JT Releases “Sideways” Single, Set To Drop Solo EP

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

JT became a Hip-Hop star as part of the Florida-bred rap duo known as City Girls alongside Yung Miami. The 31-year-old southerner has taken a bigger step as a soloist.

Today (February 2), JT dropped her “Sideways” single and music video. The Danes Blood and Ben10k-produced track serves as a precursor to an upcoming EP from the Quality Control Music/Motown recording artist.

“I’m excited about dropping solo music because I can focus more on my creativity. I love everything about being an artist!” JT states. “I just wanna chill, look good and drop pretty cocky b#### music. I’m the City Cinderella!”

The “Sideways” song follows the release of JT’s “No Bars” in July 2023. “No Bars” lives on the City Girls’ RAW album which came out on October 20 of last year. That project featured Lil Durk, Muni Long, Juicy J, Usher and Kim Petras.

“‘Sideways’ is a mood! Sometimes women are forced to be friends with everyone and if we decide to stay to our self they call us mean,” JT explains. “Most of these b###### nosey and phony! I love my b###### though, the real ones. Shout out to the real b######!”

As one-half of City Girls, JT collected a triple-platinum plaque for the “Act Up” single. Other songs like “Twerk” featuring Cardi B and “P#### Talk” featuring Doja Cat reached platinum status. A guest feature on Layton Greene and Lil Baby’s “Leave Em Alone” secured another platinum award.

Victoria Monét Talks Being “Proud” Bisexual Black Woman

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Victoria Monét heads into the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 4 with seven nominations. The Atlanta-born, Sacramento-raised singer/songwriter is a top contender for Best New Artist.

Broadcast journalist Gayle King sat down with Victoria Monét for an interview on CBS Mornings. The conversation featured the 34-year-old performer discussing her sexuality.

“I get the question a lot, it’s like, ‘So since you’re in a relationship with a man, do you still like girls?’ I’m like, ‘Yes, it’s just like if you’re in a relationship with your girlfriend, do you still like girls? Yes,’” Monét said.

The Jaguar II album creator continued, “It doesn’t take away the attraction to other people. It’s a choice that you’re in to be faithful in that relationship.”

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Victoria Monét made history as a member of the LGBTQ community. She reportedly holds the distinction of earning the most single-year Grammy nominations for an openly queer Black woman.

“It took so long, I mean over half of my life to feel comfortable enough to say anything. So I feel now is the time to stand my ground and be proud of what I am and who I am,” Monét stated.

In addition to a Best New Artist nomination, Victoria Monét also has the chance to win Record Of The Year and Best R&B Song for her “On My Mama” single. “On My Mama” became a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Monét’s Jaguar II received Grammy Award nods for Best R&B Album and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. The RCA-backed vocalist also made it into the Best R&B Performance and Best Traditional R&B Performance categories.

YFN Lucci Makes Musical Comeback With “Free Me” Single

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

YFN Lucci pled guilty to a street gang charge in Georgia. Following the conclusion of that RICO case, the Atlanta native has now returned to releasing music.

“Free Me” arrived today (February 2) via TIG Records/Warner Records. The gospel-infused single is YFN Lucci’s first solo song in four years. He also has a new project coming.

Lucci presented his debut studio album, Ray Ray from Summerhill, in March 2018. In addition, his discography includes mixtapes like 2020’s Wish Me Well 3 as well as EPs like 2020’s Corona Pack.

Lucci turned himself in to the police in January 2021 after Atlanta authorities issued arrest warrants for assault, gang activity and the murder of James Adams. The recording artist born Rayshawn Bennett took a plea bargain in January of this year.

Prosecutors dropped 12 of 13 counts against Bennett, including the murder charge. A judge gave YFN Lucci a 20-year sentence with time served. He reportedly will have parole eligibility in around four months.

“I wanna say my heart goes out to my friend, James Adams, and his family. Also, I wanna apologize to my family and my friends for putting them through this stressful process,” YFN Lucci said during a court hearing. “I would also like to apologize to the court. That’s it.”

Stormzy & Little Simz Talk “Making It Out The Hood” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Stormzy and Little Simz are two of U.K. rap’s biggest exports, touring the world, racking up millions of record sales and releasing critically acclaimed albums. 

However, they’ve both come a long way from their humble beginnings as aspiring London artists. Stormzy reflected on his upbringing during a British Vogue interview with fellow cover star Little Simz. 

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“Can you take the hood out of the boy?” Little Simz asked. “Nah, the “Vossi Bop” hitmaker replied. “You can’t, in the most beautiful way possible, I say that. In the sense that that’s what made me, and that’s who I am.” 

Stormzy clarified the misconception that making it out of the hood equates to turning your back on it. “That’s not rejecting it,” he said, adding that childhood friends always encourage him to leave.  

Although Stormzy said his upbringing in the gritty streets of South London was “integral” to making him the man he is today, there are some aspects he’s gladly left behind, recalling past “embarrassing” behavior.  

“As a 30-year-old man reacting to something violently isn’t the one,” he declared. “Man needs to kind of get rid of some of that in order to grow.” 

Elsewhere in the conversation, Stormzy and Little Simz discussed their “dream song lineup.” 

Simz chose a mix of eclectic artists with an assist from Sometimes I Might Be Introvert producer Inflo. Stormzy would open the track with Playboi Carti on adlibs and a flute interlude from André 3000. “I’ll maybe do a little spoken word bit, and then Cleo [Sol] would see us out,” she added. 

Meanwhile, Stormzy returned the compliment, putting Simz on the first verse with the second from Kendrick Lamar. He also went with Cleo Sol vocals and production from Flo and This Is What I Mean executive producer Kassa Alexander. 

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Megan Thee Stallion Teases “Don’t Make Me Call Roc Nation”  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Megan Thee Stallion may have fired the first albeit subliminal shot against Nicki Minaj, leading to a weekend of insults and a response from the NYC rapper, but she has remained pretty quiet since, that is until she mentioned Roc Nation, sparking a social media frenzy. 

On Thursday (February 1), Meg joined some of her loyal fanbase, collectively known as “The Hotties,” for a chat on Station Head. During the discussion, Megan The Stallion teased, “Don’t make me call Roc Nation,” before laughing wildly. 

Clips of the taunt spread like wildfire on social media, and the phrase went viral.  

On Wednesday (January 31), Minaj continued her attack on Megan during a Twitter Spaces hosted by Joe Budden.  

She accused Meg of wanting a “Rihanna moment,” claiming she exploited the Tory Lanez shooting. Minaj also said her issue was more than beef with Megan Thee Stallion and insisted she was fighting “a bunch of different machines” trying to ruin her career. 

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Meanwhile, earlier this week, Azealia Banks weighed in on the feud. She also mentioned Roc Nation, claiming Jay-Z and the label are the real source of Nicki Minaj’s issues with Megan Thee Stallion. 

“Nicki is just mad because she wants to be a Roc Nation girl,” Azealia said on Instagram. “There’s no Wayne around, there’s no Drake. She feels really vulnerable … She wants the protection of a Roc Nation. She wants the organization and the prestige.” 

Wendy Williams Cries Over Health & Financial Struggles In New Documentary Trailer 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Wendy Williams is opening up about the struggles she faced during her absence from the screen in a new Lifetime documentary. 

In an emotional trailer released Thursday (February 1), the media maven confessed she has “no money.” 

The two-part documentary is set to air on Lifetime on February 24 and 25, according to The U.S. Sun. However, the outlet claims Lifetime deleted the trailer just moments after release.  

Williams left her beloved talk show in 2021 after 12 seasons amid declining health. Her manager reported various spells in rehab, and accused her team of “enabling” Willaims. The upcoming documentary sees Wendy Williams break down in tears at various points through the taping.  

The documentary also addresses Wendy Williams’ battle with alcoholism and her mental and physical health. Multiple segments show Wendy struggling to stand or walk unaided, while one scene sees her discuss visiting a neurologist “to see if I’m crazy.” 

The talk show host’s son said that his mom makes it seem “like everything’s OK.” However, “in reality, there’s something wrong going on.”  

In one scene, Wendy Williams accuses the people around her of “stealing money from me.” 

In an interview last year, Kevin Hunter Jr. said he believed his mother was “being taken advantage of” by the people around her. He also stated that his mother is seemingly not “in her right mind.”   

In addition, he claimed Wendy Williams was consuming alcohol at an abnormal rate.  

“It’s gotten to a point where yes, it could have that effect that it might be fatal,” Hunter Jr. stated. “Because it affects her way worse than a normal person since it stays in her system.”

Jacquees Claims Trey Songz Pulled His Dreads Out During Dubai Fight 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Jacquees claims Trey Songz pulled his dreads out during a violent altercation in Dubai. 

On Thursday (February 1), the “You” hitmaker took to Instagram with a photo of his missing locs following the alleged scuffle. 

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He also shared a video blasting Trey Songz and banning him from returning to Atlanta.  

“I want the world to know this b#### ass n#### Trey Songz is a b####,” Jacquees began his rant. “This n#### came in the club talking ‘bout rape. F### you talking ‘bout rape for b#### ass n####? Then you come outside the club and swing on your little brother. You’s a b####.” 

According to Jacquees, the fight was over a girl, one that he wasn’t even with “You talking bout b###### that’s with these n#####?” he questioned before calling Songz a “rapist.” 

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“F### Trey Songz,” Jacquees wrote before accusing Songz of hating on him. “Can’t come back to Atlanta.” 

He continued, “THAT LOVE BE FAKE AND THIS N#### PULLED OUT MY DREAD YOU BETTER BE GLAD THEM BOYZ WASNT ME BOY YOU OVER WIT IN THE A EVERYSHOW WE THERE FROM THE A TO NC TO FLORIDA ALL THAT S###.” 

Jacquees and Songz are performing out in Dubai, a city-state with strict laws regarding public behavior and violence, and the pair could end up in hot water with authorities.  

While Jacquees had much to say about the alleged fight, Songz hasn’t addressed it publicly. However, he took to Instagram shortly after the revelations with a carousel of images of him smiling, laughing and having a good time while promoting his upcoming tour.  

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Restlezz: An Exciting Year Ahead

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

As we embark on a new year, the music industry is abuzz with anticipation for what Restlezz has in store for his fans. With promises of new music, music videos, live performances, collaborations with new artists and producers, and exciting business ventures, it’s clear that 20XX is shaping up to be a momentous year for the talented artist.

With a strong focus on creativity and growth, Restlezz has revealed that he has been hard at work in the studio and is gearing up to release a plethora of new music and accompanying music videos. This dedication to producing fresh content is sure to delight his loyal fanbase and attract new listeners to his unique sound.

In addition to his musical releases, Restlezz is set to hit the stage with live performances throughout the year. This provides an opportunity for fans to experience his music in a dynamic and electrifying setting, further solidifying his presence in the music scene.

One of the most exciting developments is Restlezz’s collaboration with new artists and producers. By venturing into uncharted creative territory, he is demonstrating a willingness to push boundaries and explore new sonic landscapes. This bold approach promises to result in a diverse and compelling body of work.

Furthermore, Restlezz has secured a new distributor through NCMG and Sony’s The Orchard, a strategic move that is poised to amplify his reach and impact within the industry. This partnership opens up exciting possibilities for widespread exposure and the potential to connect with a broader audience.

Looking ahead, Restlezz has hinted at the prospect of releasing new merchandise by the end of the year, offering fans an opportunity to further engage with his brand and show their support.

The artist has also alluded to exciting projects underway behind the scenes, expressing hope that they will come to fruition. His commitment to personal and professional growth is evident in his statement: “This year is gonna be much more eventful than last year for me. I’m gonna apply everything I learned then and use it now to help myself grow even more in the music world.”

With a bold vision and a tireless work ethic, Restlezz is poised to make a significant impact in the music industry this year. Fans and industry insiders alike eagerly await what promises to be a transformative period for the artist.

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Azealia Banks Claims Jay-Z Is Root Of Nicki Minaj’s Beef With Megan Thee Stallion

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Azealia Banks pointed to Jay-Z as the real source of Nicki Minaj’s issues with Megan Thee Stallion. Azealia believed Nicki wanted to be part of Roc Nation and felt slighted by Jay-Z, who signed Megan to a management deal in 2019.

“Nicki is just mad because she wants to be a Roc Nation girl,” Azealia said on Instagram. “There’s no Wayne around, there’s no Drake. She feels really vulnerable … She wants the protection of a Roc Nation. She wants the organization and the prestige.”

Azealia had some harsh words for Megan but mostly focused her attention on Nicki. According to Azealia’s assessment of the situation, Nicki was spiraling and dealing with financial trouble.

“It’s pretty clear that Nicki’s f##### up,” Azealia said. “Like she’s f###### up financially … I’ve probably made some f###### crazy looking s### on here, but I’m also not going around trying to menace other artists and call them broke and tell them to pay their rent and all that other s### like that. You can tell just by whatever keeps happening with Nicki’s butt that she’s f###### up right now. Because there’s something very f###### wrong with the butt.”

Azealia’s rant took a turn when she mentioned Nicki’s brother, who was convicted of predatory sexual assault against a child and endangering the welfare of a child.

“It looks like you f### your brother,” Azealia said. “Or your brother’s f###### on you or something. Because I swear that rush to defend your brother and all that money you put up, that was panic. You were panicking. You were panicking and scared that some sort of family secret was gonna get out … Why is there so much to do with children and sex and just like children and criminal s### around you?”

Nicki started feuding with Megan after the Roc Nation-backed rapper dropped a new single titled “HISS.” The track featured lyrics widely assumed to be referencing Nicki’s husband, who is a registered sex offender. Nicki responded by dropping a diss track titled “Big Foot.”

Listen to Azealia Banks’ remarks below.

Joe Budden Emerges As Unlikely Eminem Ally In Renewed Benzino Beef

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Joe Budden unexpectedly sided with Eminem in Slim Shady’s feud with Benzino. Eminem and Budden had beef in the past, which made it surprising to see the rapper-turned-podcaster give his stamp of approval to Em’s Benzino diss track “Doomsday Pt. 2.”

Budden reacted to the latest chapter in a long-running feud on The Joe Budden Podcast. The former Slaughterhouse member criticized Benzino and praised Eminem’s diss.

“I’m with anybody dissing Benzino,” Budden said. “I am! That n#### is—y’all see him coming out the pool on some bodybuilder s### with the water glistening off his body trying to be like a seal or some s###? Old n##### shouldn’t do that. He do too much s### that old n##### shouldn’t do. And I know he tried to bag that transgender. I don’t care what that n#### say. I know he did.”

Budden acknowledged how strange it was for him to align with Eminem due to their history. Budden also admitted he had no real issues with Benzino but thought Coi Leray’s father was corny.

“Now me and Em on the same side,” Budden said. “Look what you did! Look what you did, Benzino. And I don’t even have no problem with Benzino. But Benzino do make looking 50 corny. He make 50 look bad now.”

Budden, who was signed to Shady Records as a member of Slaughterhouse, trashed Eminem multiple times on the web show Everyday Struggle. Budden once said Eminem’s “Untouchable” was one of the worst songs he ever heard. The comments irked Eminem, who discussed his issues with Budden in a 2018 interview with Sway Calloway.

Eminem’s “Doomsday Pt. 2” dropped via Lyrical Lemonade’s All Is Yellow compilation on January 26. Days later, Benzino responded with a diss track titled “Vulturius.” He quickly followed up with another diss titled “Rap Elvis” within 48 hours.

NBA YoungBoy Scares Fans By Staging Overdose Photo & Quoting Lil Peep

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

NBA YoungBoy raised concerns by posting a photo of himself on the floor next to pills and what appeared to be a cup of lean on Thursday (February 1). The 24-year-old rapper’s fans worried about his mental state, questioning if his Instagram post was a cry for help.

“[And] that’s why I don’t pick up my phone when it ring,” he wrote in the caption.

NBA YoungBoy’s caption was a quote from Lil Peep’s song “Star Shopping.” The Baton Rouge native shared a video of himself reciting Lil Peep’s lyrics while listening to the track on Wednesday (January 31).

Earlier this month, NBA YoungBoy opened up about his mental health in an interview with Bootleg Kev. The interview was conducted after a judge eased the restrictions of his house arrest to let him seek professional help for his mental health.

“I real-life hate this s###,” NBA YoungBoy told Bootleg Kev. “This s### take a toll on me, my wife. I wouldn’t blame it on the [music] industry. It’s all about how you go about it, and I’m not that strong. I cry a lot, literally. I’m at a point I know it’s OK.”

The Motown Records artist said he attended court-ordered therapy when he was 18 years old and recently spent time in rehab. He also lamented how music no longer felt therapeutic to him.

“I don’t even love music to that point no more where I run to the microphone,” he said.

NBA YoungBoy remains on house arrest in Utah awaiting trial in a federal gun case. His trial is scheduled to begin in July. He faces up to 10 years in prison for illegal possession of a gun as a convicted felon and possession of an unregistered firearm. The charges stem from a 2020 arrest in his hometown of Baton Rouge.

EXCLUSIVE: Run-DMC Biopic Back In The Works – DMC Reveals What Changed His Mind On Film

By: Justin IveyCategory: Exclusives

Run-DMC’s three-part documentary series Kings From Queens got the ball rolling on a biopic about the legendary group. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels teased two films exploring the trio’s career in an interview with AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur.

Creekmur noted how DMC was previously reluctant to sign off on a biopic. But DMC said he was willing to participate now when asked if he still opposed a biopic.

“No, not at all,” he told Creekmur. “Nah, a matter of fact, we talking about two biopics.”

DMC explained why he resisted making a biopic in the past, specifically around the time of N.W.A’s biopic Straight Outta Compton. The Run-DMC rapper viewed things differently years later as he believed it was best for their documentary to precede the biopic.

“I didn’t want to jump on a biopic bandwagon,” he said. “That’s why. After the documentary airs, you could tell a story. There’s so many stories in the Run-DMC biopic though. So after this airs, what segment are you going to take out of this to do the biopic? You’re going to tell D meets Run and this and that. That’s impossible to tell. So a little teaser is maybe we’ll do a biopic focusing on the Raising Hell years. That’ll be very interesting.”

Fans must wait for the biopic, but they can watch the documentary Kings From Queens: The Run-DMC Story right now on Peacock. The three-part docuseries premiered on Thursday (February 1).

AllHipHop spoke with Run-DMC’s surviving members DMC and Rev Run as they promoted their documentary’s streaming release. Kings From Queens debuted on Peacock amid the Jam Master Jay murder trial in New York.

Two men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, are on trial for the 2002 murder of Run-DMC’s DJ. A third defendant, Jay Bryant, will be tried separately for his alleged role in Jam Master Jay’s death.