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That Mexican OT Is Doing Features With Fans & Artists Who Hit Up His Instagram DMs?

That Mexican OT and Salt Lake City-bred newcomer Zazilla just teamed up for a new collaboration. And believe it or not, their recent joint effort ,“Ohhh Myyy,” was apparently the result of an Instagram direct message.

“I have been DM’ing That Mexican OT since 2021 ’cause I was a fan of his before I was even able to make this happen—we have been working on this for the last year,” Zazilla said in part. “And I had told my boy N8 that I f### with That Mexican OT from Texas and that I wanted to do a feature with him, mind you this is months before anything was even a thought.”

Fast forward to one fateful summer night in 2023, Zazilla got his shot to make the collaboration a reality.

“I get a call from n8 like, ‘Yo That Mexican OT is coming for a show make sure you get your $ right,’ so I got to it and a day before the show I got asked to go to Las Vegas for the weekend,” Zazilla said. “I almost went but again my brotha n8 called me and when I told him I was going to Las Vegas for the weekend he said you’re an idiot and made me really think about the opportunity I was trading for a lit weekend, so I stayed and it’s been one of the best choices I’ve made for my career.”

Long story short, Zazilla was fortunate enough to lock in with That Mexican OT prior to his viral single “Johnny Dang.” The YouTube video for the track currently has more than 39 million views and That Mexican OT, along with OhGeesy, was recently announced as one of the headlining performers for Berner’s upcoming Cookies Christmas event.

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In essence, building relationships are everything and it worked out in Zazilla’s favor in this instance. Will you be DMing your favorite up-and-coming artist to collaborate with you now, or nah?

Check out the wavy collaboration between That Mexican OT and Zazilla below.

Ice-T To Finally Make “Rick And Morty” Debut

It would be understandable if some Rick and Morty fans believed Ice-T made a cameo in the second season of the adult animated sitcom. However, the Body Count frontman didn’t provide the voice for Water-T.

Series co-creator Dan Harmon took on the role of imitating Ice-T for the “Get Schwifty” episode of Rick and Morty in 2015. Fast-forward eight years later, Harmon has finally secured an actual appearance by the real Rhyme Pays rapper.

Ice-T will make his Rick and Morty debut this Sunday (December 3). Th Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient will voice the character of Magma Q on the Adult Swim program.

Dan Harmon previously expressed interest in casting Ice-T for Rick and Morty. During a 2018 interview with GQ, the Emmy Award winner discussed creating the “Get Schwifty” installment of the sci-fi series. He also talked about wanting the Hip-Hop legend on the show.

“I love Ice-T and it would be a fantasy come true to have him come and do Ice-T or Water-T or any other character,” Harmon stated. “He could be Vice President or whatever. It would be great to work with him sometime. I love his voice. That’s why I do a dumb impression of it.”

In addition to breaking into the entertainment industry as a recording artist, Ice-T has acted in motion pictures such as Breakin’, Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, New Jack City and Ricochet. He also became a television regular as a cast member of NBC’s long-running crime drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Bronny James Cleared To Return To USC Basketball Team Following Cardiac Arrest

There is good news for the family of Bronny James and USC Trojans men’s basketball fans. The 19-year-old college freshman has been medically cleared to return to the team fully.

Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during a workout at the University of Southern California in July.

A congenital heart defect reportedly caused Bronny to collapse at the location. After being hospitalized for three days, the teenage athlete underwent a procedure to treat his CHD diagnosis.

“The James family would like to express their gratitude to the incredible medical team, the entire USC community, and especially the countless friends, family, and fans for their love and support. Fight On!” a James family spokesperson said in a statement.

LeBron James confirmed he will miss the Lakers game if the team plays on the same day as Bronny’s debut for USC. The Trojans play Gonzaga on Saturday, December 2. USC’s first home game takes place on December 10 against Long Beach State.

Bronny James’s 2023 senior year at California’s Sierra Canyon preparatory school included the guard making the McDonald’s All-American team. He reportedly considered attending Duke, Kentucky, Ohio State and Oregon before deciding on USC.

Following his medical scare, Bronny James appeared at Drake’s “It’s All A Blur Tour” stop in Los Angeles. That August 21st show featured Bronny and LeBron escorting the Hip-Hop superstar to the stage in the Crypto.com Arena.

Lil Gotit Calls Out People Disrespecting His Brother Lil Keed’s Grave

Raqhid “Lil Keed” Render, 24, died on May 13, 2022. His younger brother, Semaja “Lil Gotit” Render, took to social media this week to blast anyone disrespecting the “Nameless” rapper’s gravesite.

“Who keeps going to my brother’s grave doing stupid s###, man, y’all done threw his flowers away. Everybody got flowers up there. Why the hell y’all just go to my brother’s grave and throw flowers away?” Lil Gotit said in a video posted to his Instagram Story.

He continued, “It’s weird. I hope your stupid-ass dies. You’re playing with the dead. Y’all n####-ass just burnt. Atlanta’s so damn fried. How the hell y’all keep messing with the dead? Hope Keed get on y’all stupid ass.”

Lil Gotit then asked his followers if they knew how to install spy cameras. The Atlanta-born rapper/singer also said, “I can’t wait to catch a n####’s ass. His ass is toasted if I catch his ass, whoever’s doing it, n#### or a b####.”

This was not the first time Lil Gotit delivered a public service announcement about his late brother’s final resting place. Last year, he issued a similar warning to vandals allegedly disturbing Lil Keed’s tomb.

“Whoever going to [Lil Keed’s] grave tryna unscrew him out the wall and stuff when I catch u it ain’t gone be nan nice so I hope u see this message!!!!” Lil GotIt posted at the time.

Before his passing, Lil Keed released projects such as Keed Talk to ‘Em, Long Live Mexico and Trapped on Cleveland 3. The posthumous Keed Talk To ‘Em 2 arrived earlier this year with features by Lil Gotit, Big Sean, Offset, Young Thug and more.

Dee-1 Addresses His Critics On “Lines Drawn” After Clashing With Meek Mill, Rick Ross & More

Dee-1’s critique of certain recording artists turned into a month-long back-and-forth. The New Orleans-bred musician/educator further addressed the situation in his new “Lines Drawn” song.

“I did this song as a response to the industry being so shaken by me drawing a line in the sand and saying that we need some accountability for the messages we’re glorifying inside Hip-Hop,” Dee-1 explained.

The 34-year-old social activist, born David Augustine, continued, “This is part one, there’s more on the way. A shift is happening from a genre and cultural perspective.”

Tufts University student Jalen Hill filmed the official “Lines Drawn” music video. Hill enrolled in Dee-1’s “The Intersection of Hip Hop and Social Change” course at the institution.

Dee-1 made headlines in October following an appearance on Sway In The Morning. At one point in the interview, the UNO album creator called out three of his fellow rappers, specifically Meek Mill.

“Jim Jones, you can do better, brother. I love you too much to not be honest with you. Rick Ross, you can do better, brother. Meek Mill, you can do better, brother,” Dee-1 stated.

He also said, “I love you too much to not be honest with you. Are you the face of prison reform? Or are you sitting here on your new song with Ross talking about getting somebody murked and shot at the red light?”

Meek Mill, Rick Ross and Jim Jones each responded to Dee-1’s criticism. In addition, Benny The Butcher jumped into the conversation after Dee called out Hip-Hop culture for glorifying “coke rappers.”

AHH Post: Yung Gwapa Is Prepping To Release New Album In 2024

Yung Gwapa is back with a vengeance ahead of his forthcoming debut album, due to be released in the first quarter of 2024. He took 36 months off to regain motivation for music while launching his highly touted clothing line, 

RICHIGH @richighthebrand. With the excitement of his new clothing line, he welcomed a new child into the world that he unfortunately could not connect with due to issues with the child’s mother.

The multi-faceted entrepreneur consistently hustles. His ambition has helped him start a personal gym that helps him remain in shape to keep his lyrical prowess intact. His recent track, “Lose Yourself Freestyle,” comes via a fiery The Bus Stop Performance.

His new album, IDOL OF THE TRENCHES, will be his most personal work. He went with his in-house producers GAMBLE BEATS & TIM MAY; they did 11/13 tracks on the album. There will be no features, but Gwapa is still a respected artist executive, which can be seen from the growth of his artist, GSambo. His success in Virginia and beyond is a testament to their hard work and knowledge as a business person.
Watch the new freestyle here below!

Boosie Badazz Says He’s Suing Rod Wave For “Everything” After Negotiations Collapsed 

Boosie Badazz claims his attempts to settle a dispute with Rod Wave over the use of his lyrics failed—and now he’s plowing ahead with a lawsuit.  

Boosie threatened legal action last month, but Wave said they could avoid a lawsuit if the Baton Rouge native gave him “a real number.” However, in an Instagram Live Thursday (November 30), Boosie claims he and Rod Wave got on the phone to negotiate but failed to reach an agreement.  

“I told dude, ‘Give me two hundred thousand and 25 percent of the record going forward and I’m not gone sue you or nothing bro,’” Boosie said of his conversation with Wave.   

He explained that he thought the deal was fair as Wave already profited from the song and said the beef “made people choose sides in the industry,” which further cost him.  

“This dude thought I was gone tell him two million,” Boosie added. Nonetheless, he claims Wave tried to bargain him down, offering to “meet you halfway with one fifty.”  

Boosie refused to budge, telling Wave, “I got to get the 200,” adding, ” I’m already spending 30 with my lawyer to sue you. I tried to work with that dude. Now when the suit come, you gone pay me for emotional damages, Instagram… everything.”  

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Earlier this week, Boosie revealed his threats to sue Rod Wave and other artists has earned him a newfound respect in the music industry.  

“What I did was a big step for me,” Boosie said on Instagram Live. “Now, people are respecting me. Now, the industry respecting me as a businessman … People calling me like, ‘Boosie, man, I’m trying to do this.’ Man, let’s do it. I be happy as a m###########.” 

Tiny Trashes Baseless Rumor T.I. Not King Harris’ Biological Father  

The Harris family has made headlines over the past few days, and Tiny has had enough of her family being used for “clickbait.” 

Tiny took to Instagram Thursday (November 30) to shut down a rumor she claimed was “the biggest b####### ever,” sharing a post alleging T.I. is not the biological father of their 19-year-old son King Harris. 

“No disrespect but I don’t even know Bimmy like that!” she said of the man at the center of the speculation. “I was just reminded of who he was. Quit playing with us for click bait b####!!” 

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She followed up with a few posts on X writing, “A lie don’t care who tell it,” before adding, “Quit playing with my family for clickbait! I’ve had about enough!” 

Tiny also dismissed a fan’s suggestion that the family is providing the content. “No,’ she replied. “They’ve taken an honest family moment and added all type of b####### onto it, as they always do to get views on their lackluster platforms.” 

Meanwhile, earlier this week, T.I. confronted an Atlanta club promoter who seemingly tried to capitalize off the recent Harris family controversy by using an image of the rapper and his son King on an event flyer.  

Footage from the incident shows T.I. chastising the venue’s employees.  

“No money, no beers, no partying, no sections. No nothing. You putting me and mine on a muthafuckin flyer, give me everything,” T.I. yelled. “If you can’t, don’t play with me. I don’t know if y’all from here but don’t play with me, because it’s my muthafuckin city.”  

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QFRMBRICKS Releases New Single “WICKED”

Poughkeepsie’s own QFRMBRICKS is known for his authentic storytelling, speaking from experiences within the gritty streets of New York.  

His latest single “Wicked” showcases his personal experiences from his childhood, providing his pain and life story with his upbringing in the hood and the struggles of finding success. This is a hood tale that highlights the title of this record “Wicked”. 

Check out his latest single on Spotify and all other music streaming platforms 

Stay connected with him on Instagram & Facebook: @qfrmbricks

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Beyoncé Back In Her Rap Bag On Surprise Single “My House”   

Beyoncé has blessed fans with a brand new single, and Queen Bey is back in her rap bag on “My House.”  

As one of the few artists able to drop new music with no rollout, Beyoncé shared the surprise new song at midnight Friday (December 1). Stream “My House” at the end of the page.  

Meanwhile, just hours before sharing the new single Beyoncé was hitting the red carpet in London for the star-studded London premiere of her Renaissance tour film. The star of the movie was in momma mode while posing for photographers with her 11-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. 

Beyonce’s mom, Tina Knowles, shared a sweet moment from the premiere on Instagram. The clip shows Bey becoming concerned after realizing Blue was struggling to stay warm.  

“Are you cold?” she asked, rubbing her daughter’s arm. Blue Ivy confirmed she was but continued posing. However, her mom paused before dashing off, presumably to find a coat for Blue.   

“This has me in tears right now,” Tina Knowles wrote in the caption. “To the fans that are there uplifting this beautiful talented 11 year old I thank you I appreciate you.” 

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Blue Ivy became one of the main attractions on Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour after making her debut in Paris in May. She surprised fans with her fancy choreography on her mother’s song “My Power.” 

In her new concert film, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, the superstar songstress revealed Blue was supposed to make a one-time performance

“She told me she was ready to perform, and I told her no,” Beyoncé said in the movie. She also shared that Blue read comments criticizing her dancing. Instead of feeling demoralized, the pre-teen was motivated “to put in the work and train even harder for future stops.” 

Blue Ivy became a regular fixture on the tour, with her confidence increasing at every stop.  

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T.I. Confronts Club Staff For Using Flyer Depicting Recent Altercation With Son King

T.I. is truly not playing around when it comes to his money and the use of his and or his family members’ likeness as evidenced in recent viral video.

The clip appears to show Tip confronting individuals at an Atlanta club over their use of a flyer utilizing images of him and his son King. While it’s unclear which club, multiple mock flyers and memes have circulated on social media in the days since T.I. and King were involved in a physical altercation at a recent Atlanta Falcons football game.

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It appears T.I. has caught wind of the trend and intends to put an end to it, effective immediately. In the aforementioned clip, the Atlanta native demands a club halt all activities and either pay him for their use of their images on the flyer or face a cease and desist.

“You put me and mine on the muthaf###in flyer, give me everything,” T.I. can be heard saying in the clip. Many social media users have quickly added their commentary on the situation, stating Tip really stood on “business” during the confrontation. What do you think?

Check out the crazy video below.

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Tsu Surf Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Racketeering & Firearms

New Jersey rapper Tsu Surf was reportedly hit with a 60-month prison sentence in a case where he was initially facing 30 years on federal racketeering and firearms charges. The verdict comes on the heels of Surf’s admission of guilt in a case characterized by his affiliation with the Rollin’ 60s Crips.

U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger unveiled the legal consequences following Surf’s plea earlier this year. Hailing from Newark himself, Surf—already a convicted felon—had previously confessed to two counts acknowledging his participation in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy and his unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

Rapper Tsu Surf’s Mother Calls For Tsu’sday Fast

Tsu Surf admitted to playing an active role within the Rollin’ 60s Crips over nearly seven years, spanning from 2015 until 2022. The indictment contends that the organization operated in the local Newark and other areas. They dealt in illegal narcotics violence, according to reports.

Jhené Aiko Is A Damn Crip?

Tsu Surf reportedly held a leadership position within the gang and had direct involvement in acts of violence, including a 2017 shooting incident targeting a rival gang member. In 2019, he was caught in Essex County with two loaded firearms.

Presiding Judge Wigenton also stipulated a three-year period of supervised release for the battle rap legend and $15,000 fine when he gets out of prison.

Check out our old interview with Surf.

Diddy “Busted” Kim Porter’s Nose In Insanity-Fueled Rage, Says Ex-Bad Boy Mark Curry

Former Bad Boy Records artist Mark Curry accused Diddy of breaking the late Kim Porter’s nose and wiretapping her in an interview with the Art of Dialogue. Curry said Diddy showed signs of insanity when asked if the mogul once broke Porter’s nose, an allegation mentioned by Gene Deal in a previous interview with the platform.

“Busted her nose, man,” Curry confirmed. “It was all insecurities. Anytime a man would go out of his way to wiretap someone’s phone or put taps in their home just to monitor their conversations, that’s a sign of insanity. So, when you see someone doing that, you can imagine everything else they do. What do you think he’s gon’ do if he found her on the phone talking to someone or feels that she’s cheating on him with somebody sleeping with his girl? Whatcha think he’s gon’ say? ‘I caught you. I heard this.’ Nah, he gonna come in—it’s gonna be a fight.”

Three women, including Diddy’s ex Cassie, sued him for sexual assault over the past month. Curry said it was easy for him to believe Diddy committed the abuse alleged in the lawsuits.

“I think he’s very capable of doing it,” Curry explained. “It’s in his character. That’s who he is. That’s what comes with power. That’s what comes with arrogance. That’s what comes with what makes him. That’s the selfishness that makes you be like that.”

He added, “He’s being humbled right now. It took a long time. It takes a long time to humble an arrogant person.”

Cassie accused Diddy of rape and years of abuse in her lawsuit, which was quickly settled out of court. Joi Dickerson-Neal and another woman identified as Jane Doe filed their sexual assault lawsuits against Diddy after the settlement was announced.

Diddy denied all of the allegations in the lawsuits.

Fat Joe Admits To Lying In “95 Percent” Of His Raps While Discussing Young Thug RICO Trial

Gayle King may have just inadvertently assisted in Fat Joe self-snitching and exposing himself while shedding light on Young Thug and YSL’s ongoing RICO trial.

In one of King’s recent reports, the CNN anchor broke down some of the lyrics federal prosecutors are attempting to use as evidence against Young Thug. More specifically, King shared some of Thug’s bars from his 2018 So Much Fun track “Just How It Is” in which he raps, “Gave the lawyer close to two mil/He handles all the killings.”

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In the process of defending Young Thug’s free speech as an artist, King called on well-known lyricist Fat Joe to vouch for the idea that rapper’s embellish their lyrics as a form of entertainment. However, Fat Joe weren’t straight from embellishment to outright fabrication, admitting that he’s lied in the majority of the verses he’s crafted throughout his career.

“I’ve been rapping professionally for 30 years, and I’ve lied in almost 95 percent of my songs,” Fat Joe said. “I write what I feel that day. I’m just being creative.”

It would appear as though Fat Joe may be turning over a new leaf and leaning more toward transparency these days, though. In case you missed it, Fat Joe—also known as “Joey Crack”—recently revealed the not-so glamorous, completely legitimate origins of his rap alias.

Travis Scott Smacked With $100K Tax Lien

Travis Scott allegedly owes more than $100,000 in back taxes. According to legal documents obtained by The Blast, the California Franchise Tax Board hit him with a six-figure tax lien.

The Epic Records artist was accused of owing $106,968.18 in taxes for 2021, the same year of the Astrowold tragedy. Scott was warned of the interest and fees he would incur if he did not pay the debt.

Scott must deal with the tax lien while facing lawsuits for the Astroworld tragedy. A grand jury declined to indict him on criminal charges for his role in the infamous event, which left 10 people dead and hundreds injured. He spoke about the tragedy in a November interview with GQ.

“I always think about it,” he said. “Those fans were like my family. You know, I love my fans to the utmost.”

He added, “You just feel for those people. And their families.”

Scott explained how the deadly event impacted the making of his latest album Utopia in the same interview.

“Making music, you think about things that go on in life and things that happen in your life, and you dial in on things,” he said. “That moment for families, for the city, you know, it was devastating. And when it came to making, like even finishing the album…I got back into it probably like, I don’t know, months and months and months after. And the idea of just even getting back into music, working on music and just even getting into that, was therapeutic of being able to channel some of the energy into production and sounds and finishing it.”

Scott released Utopia in July. The album was his first solo project since 2018’s Astroworld. Utopia debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It was Scott’s third No. 1 album of his career.

50 Cent Keeps Trolling Diddy With “New Jack City” & “Chappelle’s Show” Clips

Diddy cannot escape 50 Cent’s social media trolling. The G-Unit leader continued to taunt Diddy amid allegations of sexual assault against the Bad Boy Records boss.

50 Cent mocked Diddy’s settlement with Cassie by sharing a New Jack City meme on Thursday (November 30). The Instagram post featured Diddy as Nino Brown in an unforgettable scene from the film.

“Damn this bad,” 50 Cent wrote. “brother love going out bad!”

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50 Cent also trolled Diddy by posting a skit from Chappelle’s Show on Wednesday (November 29). The rapper-turned-television maven antagonized his rival with Dave Chappelle’s parody of Diddy’s show Making the Band.

“Go get me a sugar cookie,” he wrote. “LOL Bad Boy take that!”

50 Cent relentlessly trolled Diddy over the past few weeks as sexual assault allegations surfaced. Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie sued him for rape and years of abuse on November 16. The two announced a settlement on November 17.

Diddy’s lawyer claimed the settlement was not an admission of wrongdoing. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Two more women sued Diddy for sexual assault after he settled with Cassie. A woman named Joi Dickerson-Neal said Diddy drugged and raped her in 1991. Another woman identified as Jane Doe accused him and singer Aaron Hall of sexually assaulting her and a friend in the ’90s.

Earlier this week, Diddy temporarily stepped down as chairman of REVOLT due to the lawsuits. 50 Cent quickly jumped at the opportunity to joke about the situation, offering to buy the network.

“I’ll buy that from you play boy, for the low because you know Cadillac and AT&T gonna pull out,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram. “I’ll give you a few dollars for it now! Sell it to me, then we can be friends. I’m serious call my phone.”

Diddy co-founded REVOLT. The network said he had “no operational or day-to-day role in the business.”

Nicki Minaj Puts Her Enemies On Notice Ahead Of “Pink Friday 2” Release

Nicki Minaj promoted her Pink Friday 2 album with a warning on Thursday (November 30). The Republic Records artist alerted anyone who was on her bad side to be prepared for payback when her new project drops.

“December 8th is COMING SOON,” Nicki Minaj wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “If you on my $h!t list, you will never EVER recover. The. Fkng. End. Man, it’s so much fun being a barb. Me when the clock strikes 12 on 12/08/23 & I get back AWWWLLLLL my licks.”

Nicki also asked her fans “how hard” they wanted her to go on Pink Friday 2’s release date in a social media poll. Thousands of her loyal Barbz voted, encouraging her to be as outrageous as possible.

Last night, Nicki added to the online hype for her album by saying it was beyond anything she could have imagined. Days earlier, she set high expectations for Pink Friday 2.

“It just dawned on me,” she wrote. “I am about to release one of the greatest albums of ALL TIME.

Pink Friday 2 will be Nicki’s first album since 2018’s Queen. She planned to drop the new project in October before pushing it back to November. Nicki eventually settled on a December 8 release date, which coincided with her 41st birthday.

Earlier this month, Nicki explained why Pink Friday 2 differed from her past releases in an interview with Vogue. She mentioned how she went back to the basics for the album.

“When I look back at a lot of my music, I’m like, Oh, my God, where was the me in it?” she told Vogue. “So for this album, I went back to the old game plan.”

Physical copies of Pink Friday 2 are available to pre-order on Nicki’s website. The signed CDs are already sold out.

Reports: Cassie Could Still Write Tell-All Book About Diddy

Recent Changes in New York Law Could Mess Diddy Up. It seems Diddy is still in hot water. His legal battle with Cassie Ventura, a former collaborator and romantic partner, is over. But that doesn’t mean this saga won’t have continued twists and turns. All of this centers on a new New York law.

Before we get to that, it’s been speculated in numerous posts and stories that Ventura likely doesn’t have a gag order—or a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)—with Diddy as a result of their agreement. So, in theory, she can speak freely about her allegedly horrific experiences with him. That means she can discuss the case without fear of being paper gangstered into submission. I’m wondering if she will. She seems to be a pretty quiet and reserved person. But there’s that new law.

Diddy Axed From Harlem Charter School Partnership Following Bombshell Lawsuits

Diddy’s swift settlement—less than 24 hours—occurred in well under 21 days in the State of New York. Settlement is a pretty normal act in legal disputes, but the speed (a possible world’s record) is causing a lot of chatter. Clearly, Diddy had to get this over and done with fast. On November 17, the governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, signed a new legislation that says it’s now illegal to enforce an NDA in harassment cases. This empowers people who’ve been subjected to harassment to speak out without fear of legal repercussions. But this is Hip-Hop and the streets (a metaphor for the entertainment game). With the new law in place, Diddy’s exposure seemingly rises. So, it may not end with Cassie Ventura. The heightened exposure could impact his affiliated companies and the insurance it takes to cover him/them. We’ve already seen Diddy step down from REVOLT, but I don’t see that lasting long.

As the risk associated with having Diddy in leadership roles increases, corporate boards may face a challenging decision. What do you think? Does Diddy’s mightly presence turn into a liability? He’s the ultimate salesman, but can he sell that he’s not what Cassie Ventura claims he is?

50 Cent Taunts Diddy By Offering To Buy REVOLT

Ventura’s legal team is one of the G.O.A.T.s. They were incredibly strategic. She sued Diddy but reportedly targeted every corporation he owned and served as an officer or director. YO! She tapped into both commercial liability and officer/director liability, which is $1 million or more for each. Insurance providers are the ones that make the decision to settle, much like if you are at fault in a car accident. They determine all of that.

Could Diddy’s Biggest Nightmare Be In Form Of A Book?

The swift settlement gave a temporary reprieve, but the long-term consequences…we don’t know. One thing is for certain, the rumors aren’t going to stop here. Theyre flowing like a faucet with no spigot.

Lil Wayne Kicks Off “Book Of Clarence” Soundtrack Featuring JAY-Z, Kid Cudi & More

The first track from the upcoming motion picture The Book of Clarence has arrived and as a result, there’s new music from Lil Wayne.

On Tuesday (November 28) Legendary Entertainment unleashed “Hallelujah Heaven,” the first single from the soundtrack featuring Jeymes Samuel, who also directed the film, and Lil Wayne, Buju Banton and Shabba Ranks.

Samuel also produced the record, which arrived intact with the first official trailer for the film. In a statement about the film, Samuel, who also delivered the Netflix original The Harder They Fall, explained how this film was something he’s wanted to create for quite some time.

“[The Book of Clarence] is a film that I wanted to make for many years,” Samuel said in part. “While I was working on [The Harder They Fall] and all my other projects, the story and the music for [The Book of Clarence] was always there percolating in my mind.”

Samuel added the experience working with Weezy, Banton and Ranks was a dream come true.

“There was never a question as to whether I would compose the score and write and perform on the soundtrack, as well as write and direct the movie—it was all one amazing journey where one depended on the other,” he continued. “But I also worked with the most awesome artists on our track ‘Hallelujah Heaven’ collaborating with Lil Wayne, Buju Banton and Shabba Ranks was so dope, I loved getting them all on the same track.”

In addition to the aforementioned artists, the soundtrack for The Book of Clarence is set to include contributions from artists such as JAY-Z, Kid Cudi, Jorja Smith, Yemi Alade and many more.

The film will be available on January 24, but until then, check out the official trailer below.

Lola Brooke Talks Being Compared To Other Rising Female Rappers

Lola Brooke emerged as one of the top Hip-Hop newcomers of 2023. The Brooklyn native broke out this year with her “Don’t Play With It” single.

The Shade Room spoke to Lola Brooke about her rise in the music industry. At one point, the Bedford–Stuyvesant representative discussed being compared to other emerging female rappers like fellow New Yorker Ice Spice.

“I believe in God, and whatever people’s timing is, that’s their timing,” Lola Brooke said. “My team doesn’t have to sit me down and prep talk about why this is this way and why your journey is this way. I already know what my journey is, and I’m very patient.”

She also added, “I’ve been patient from the very beginning. That’s not for me to fix my face and screw my face about somebody else’s destiny, because then I’m going to block my blessing. What’s for me is for me, and I stand on that.” 

“Don’t Play With It” peaked at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Lola Brooke followed the success of that song by releasing the Dennis Daughter album on November 10. Dennis Daughter features Coi Leray, Latto, Yung Miami, Bryson Tiller, French Montana and Nija.

Coi Leray, Latto and Yung Miami hopped on the official “Don’t Play with It” remix in March. During her rookie year, Lola Brooke also collaborated with Ciara, NLE Choppa, Doe Boy, Eric Bellinger, Shenseea and other acts.

This year saw Lola Brooke earn a Best New Artist nomination at the 2023 BET Awards. The Arista Records-backed artist also made it into the Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist category at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards.