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Donald Trump Snags Another Rapper: Trick Trick Goes MAGA

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Former President Donald Trump continues to lean into the hip Hop community in hopes of reclaiming the White House.

Last night in Detroit, Donald Trump surprised the crowd by bringing out Detroit rapper Trick Trick.

Known for his strong local following and community activism in the city, Trick Trick joined Trump on stage to a roar of applause.

[A] man they love in Detroit is a rapper, and he’s one of the hottest in the world, actually—Trick Trick,” Donald Trump said before the rapper was officially welcomed on stage.

Trick Trick greeted the crowd with energy, although he declined Trump’s request for him to rap.

“If y’all know about Trick Trick, y’all know I’m about bringing it all to Detroit,” he said. “So please welcome the 47th President of the United States as we make Detroit great again.”

The crowd cheered as Trump returned the microphone, expressing his gratitude for the warm reception.

“You have some great people here,” Trump said.

“This is a great place. We’re going to really make it great again, just like the country. We did it once, and we have to do it again.”

The rally continued with Trump reiterating his focus on the upcoming election, emphasizing the importance of Detroit in his vision for America’s future.

Once again, hip-hop culture has taken Center stage as both presidential candidates spar to win the election.

Rappers like Sexyy Red, OT7 Quanny, Ye, Kodak Black, Sheff G, Lil Pump, Nicky Jam, Sada Baby and Azealia Banks have decided to back President Donald Trump.

Last week, Vice President Kamala Harris tapped hip hop radio host Charlamagne tha God to host an influential Q&A session that many felt helped her regain her footing within the black community.

Artists like Cardi B, Lil Jon, Quavo, Jermaine Dupri, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.

As expected, Trick Trick received support and criticism for backing President Donald Trump.

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Flavor , Vibes and Entertainment: Reggae Videos and Single Covers that Have Captured Attention Recently

By: Staff Writer Updated Category: Music News
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Reggae and dancehall continue to thrive, with artists creating powerful visuals and thought-provoking tracks that resonate with audiences worldwide. From Vybz Kartel’s latest hit “The Comet” to Shenseea’s bold “Dating SZN,” these music videos and single covers showcase the evolving creativity and energy of the genre, offering fresh perspectives on love, ambition, and resilience.

1. VYBZ KARTEL – THE COMET: Vybz Kartel continues to be a dominant force in reggae, and this song’s intriguing themes and production have made it a standout.

2. KEZNAMDI – PRESSURE: Known for its soulful sound, this track addresses themes of resilience and determination, making it relatable to many listeners.

3. SHENSEEA – DATING SZN: Shenseea has made waves in the reggae and dancehall scene, and this song showcases her versatility and modern take on relationships.

4. SUBSTANNZZ – STAR LIFE: This video captures the essence of ambition and success, resonating with young audiences aspiring for greatness.

5. KRAFF GAD – IKATION: This track brings a fresh perspective with its energetic beat and engaging storyline, highlighting the artist’s unique style.

These reggae and dancehall releases reflect the dynamic spirit of the genre, with artists blending tradition and innovation. Whether it’s the gritty realism of Kraff Gad’s “Ikation” or the ambition-driven visuals in Substannzz’s “Star Life,” the vibrancy of reggae continues to captivate and inspire global audiences.

Joe Cooley Responds To Barry White Lawsuit Over Sample Used In Future’s “Like That”

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: Exclusives
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Rodney-O & Joe Cooley released the song “Everlasting Bass” in 1988, which interpolates a sample of Barry White’s 1973 single “I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Babe.” The snippet flew under the radar for decades until Future and Metro Boomin’ sampled “Everlasting Bass” for their No. 1 single “Like That” featuring Kendrick Lamar.

In early October, The Barry White Family Trust, represented by Barry’s widow Glodean B. ​White and Jack W. Perry, fired off a lawsuit alleging “Like That” unlawfully lifts the bassline from White’s original composition. ​Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar weren’t named as defendants in the lawsuit. They are believed to be indemnified by Rodney-O and Joe Cooley, thus shielding them from immediate legal action. ​ The plaintiffs have left the door open for future claims should the indemnification prove insufficient.

In a since-deleted Facebook post, Joe Cooley responded to the lawsuit, writing, “God is telling me to Man up leave Rodney-O alone and just stay away, he’s only adding more damages by falsely illegally using my name and production I got paperwork to prove it.” He also suggested he’d produce the receipts if or when it’s necessary to do so.

Rodney-O & Joe Cooley were signed to Egyptian Lover’s label, Egyptian Empire, at the time of the song’s release. AllHipHop reached out to Egyptian Lover, who confirmed Rodney-O owned the masters and publishing.

The lawsuit is presumably a devastating blow to Rodney-O and Joe Cooley. Rodney-O, who performed with DJ Quik at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado in April, was clearly elated by the success of “Like That” and the renewed interest in “Everlasting Bass.”

DJ Quik and crew played the We Don’t Trust You track for the sold-out crowd. Speaking to AllHipHop outside of DJ Quik’s dressing room, Rodney-O briefly spoke about the sample of “Everlasting Bass” being used for what was briefly the biggest song in the country.

“It’s amazing,” he said. “For something I made when I was 16, 17 years old to come back and be bigger than it was, ‘Hey, I’m all in!’ Keep it moving. Y’all keep listening!”

 










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Snoop Dogg’s Daughter Lands Reality TV Show Alongside Her Parents

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Snoop Dogg and his family are giving the world an inside look at the next chapter of their lives via the new reality TV series focusing on the West Coast hitmaker’s daughter Cori “Princess” Broadus.

In a video Broadus shared in an Instagram post on Thursday (October 17), Snoop spoke about the series during his recent interview with NBC News. The show delves into Cori’s experiences as a young woman navigating love, relationships, and adulthood with the guidance of her supportive parents, Snoop and his wife, Shante Broadus. Reflecting on the show’s concept, Snoop Dogg explained that now that Cori is of age, it felt natural to create a series showcasing her journey.

“We wanted to put a show together based off of her and the things that she’s going through and how she’s handling it,” Snoop Dogg said in the clip.

He added that viewers will see how Broadus faces challenges independently, despite the assumption that having successful parents means life’s problems are easily solved.

“Such a beautiful show because you see a young woman go through things in life with the support of her father and her mother, but she has to go through ’em on her own,” Snoop said. “And people think sometimes because you’re successful, that magically you can make problems disappear. You can just pay for things to go away, but you get a chance to see that life is life and life be life in.”

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In the caption of the post Cori Broadus shared, she confirmed how spot-on her dad’s description of the show was while also reflecting on the timing of its release, considering the recent events that occurred in her life.

“I can’t believe I have my own tv show,” Cori Broadus exclaimed. “My dad hit it on the nose when he said life be lifeing! Honestly can’t wait for you guys to see the crazy year I had.. tune into Snoop Dogg’s Fatherhood: Cori & Wayne’s Story this winter on E!”

Earlier this year in January, Cori Broadus suffered a severe stroke, which caused her to be hospitalized. She was released within days of the health scare and has since been on the road to recovery. The new project offers a window into the Broadus family dynamic, especially the relationship between Snoop, Shante and Cori Broadus as she transitions into adulthood. Snoop Dogg, a father of four, has always been vocal about his love and support for his children, which include sons Corde and Cordell and another daughter Elleven​.

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Cardi B Addresses Tyra Banks’ “ANTM” Criticism After Victoria’s Secret Return

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Cardi B is speaking out in defense of Tyra Banks after watching the former supermodel strut her stuff earlier this week. 

After a six-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned earlier this week, making a comeback at a star-studded event on Thursday, October 15 in New York City. 

Tya Banks also marked her return to the runway, closing out her ninth Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and her first catwalk in almost 20 years. 

Cardi B was in attendance, showing off her curves in a stunning baby pink bandage dress. 

However, it appears the fashion show got Cardi B thinking about the backlash Tyra Banks received for her treatment of the contestants on America’s Next Top Model. 

She hopped on Instagram Live earlier this week to defend the model, claiming she was preparing them for the harsh realities of modeling in the real world.  

She pointed out how competitive the industry is and that most hopefuls won’t make it. Referencing the tasks Tyra Banks set for the contestants, Cardi B continued.  

“In real shows they make you do s### like that,” she explained. You gotta f###### walk around with a shoe that’s bigger than yours, so you gotta be gripping your f###### toes like this. Or then you gotta probably wear a shoe that’s smaller than your foot.” 

Cardi revealed she had to walk in ill-fitting shoes down the runway on two occasions, including the Balenciaga fashion show last December.  

“Challenges that Tyra Banks used to give these b###### is the s### that happens in the real f###### world,” she added. “The thing about it is that y’all complain about it because the internet has made y’all soft.” 

Tyra Banks Responds To Backlash

Tyra Banks addressed the criticism in 2000 in response to a viral clip of her and fellow America’s Next Top Model judges pressuring contestant Danielle Evans to get dental surgery to close the gap in her front teeth. 

“Been seeing the posts about the insensitivity of some past ANTM moments and I agree with you,” she admitted. “Looking back, those were some really off choices. Appreciate your honest feedback and am sending so much love and virtual hugs.” 

In a later interview, she added, “Instead of me saying, ‘You must change this,’ on TV, I think what I should have said is, ‘You’re beautiful.’” 

Snoop Dogg & Popeyes Co-Sign Tyrese’s Traffic Jam Rant About Chicken & R&B

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Snoop Dogg may have just helped countless R&B artists uncover the secret to unlocking the type of longevity artists like Tyrese have tapped into.

In case you missed it, the 1992 actor was caught on video in traffic meticulously devouring the gristle off of a drumstick fried to perfection with Popeyes Louisiana bread recipe. Behind the tinted windows of the black truck SUV he was being chauffeured in, Tyrese opted to both promote his upcoming concert and provide singers with his keys to success.

”The real secret to R&B is this muthaf##king Popeyes, you know I’m talking about,” Tyree said in the video as a morsel of the crispy chicken dropped from his lips onto the window of the luxury SUV.

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Snoop Dogg quickly caught wind of the video AllHipHop shared and reposted it to his profile. He wrote in the caption “gots 2 do it” and tagged Tyrese.

Not long after Snoop re-shared the video, Popeyes also stumbled upon the video and appeared to double down on Tyrese’s chicken laced epiphany.

“Popeyes gonna make you hit a high note or 2,” the Louisiana fast-food chicken chain commented on the post.

While it does seem to be all fun games between snoop Tyrese and Popeyes, the chicken chain may want to move fast if it has any interest in striking up a deal with the West Coast-bred multi-hyphenate, considering they aren’t the only chicken-based restaurant he appears to be promoting.

In another video Tyree shared to his profile recently, he shares a clip of himself interrupting a newsroom meeting with a bag of Chick-fil-A in his hand following a promotional interview he did with Cory Walker, the brother of deceased Fast & Furious franchise star Paul Walker. Not to mention, artists such as Chance The Rapper have teamed up with fast food staples such as chicken fingers masters Raising Canes, who recently provided the Chicago rapper’s Social Works youth organization with a $100,000 donation.

In essence, the gap between Hip-Hop, R&B and fried chicken has never been closer to being bridged than now—so get a move-on Popeyes.

Gucci Mane Reveals Plans For Foogiano, Pooh Shiesty & 1017 Roster

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Gucci Mane has announced he is making a calculated investment in incarcerated rappers, Pooh Shiesty and Foogiano.

In an Instagram post the Atlanta rap veteran shared on Friday (October 18), the “Lemonade” lyricist revealed his plans to drop his entire 1017 artist roster. The only artists to remain signed to his 1017 imprint are none other than Foogiano and Pooh Shiesty.

Gucci Mane explained that a look at his most recent profit and loss statement for the label influenced his decision to be unselfish and allow all of his artists to take their talents elsewhere. The announcement of the roster purge comes just one day after the label’s honorary street holiday 1017 day.

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Though Gucci Mane didn’t go into the specifics of each of the artists to be dropped from the label, it didn’t take long for social media, trolls and sleuth to pick out a number of rappers associated with The New 1017 movement. Mississippi rapper BigWalkDog, who signed with 1017 in 2021 almost instantaneously became a target for negative comments and sly remarks following Gucci’s announcement.

“Your label just dropped you [crying laughing emoji],” an Instagram user commented in a post BigWalkDog shared two weeks ago teasing an unreleased snippet.

“Damn bro, I know you hurt @laflare1017 dropped you!” another user wrote, before suggesting he sign with another artist, “Go sign with Finesse [Finesse2Tymes] or sum.”

Overall, it has been a tumultuous few years for Gucci’s 1017 label. Foogiano was sentenced to five years in prison in 2021 after he melted off an ankle monitor and ran from police custody for months over a gun charge stemming from his December 2020 arrest. In April 2022, Pooh Shiesty was also sentenced to five years in federal prison after he pled guilty to conspiring to possess firearms in furtherance of crimes of violence and drug trafficking.

That same June, the popular 1017 rapper and close collaborator with Big 30 and Shiesty, Big Scarr, tragically passed away. In January, Gucci’s up-and-coming artist Enchanting also passed away unexpectedly.

Tyler, The Creator Unveils Camp Flog Gnaw Lineup With Rare MF DOOM Tribute

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Tyler, the Creator announced the lineup for his 2024 Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival on Friday (October 18). The festival will feature FM MOOD, a “never-before-seen tribute performance” honoring the late MF DOOM.

FM MOOD is presented by MF DOOM’s estate, Metalface Records and Rhymesayers Entertainment. Fans unable to attend Camp Flog Gnaw can watch the livestream on Amazon Prime Video and Twitch.

Tyler unveiled his Camp Flog Gnaw lineup via a crossword puzzle. This year’s performers include André 3000, Erykah Badu, Earl Sweatshirt, Playboi Carti, Denzel Curry, Doechii, Action Bronson, ScHoolboy Q, Sexyy Red, Vince Staples, DJ Mustard, The Alchemist, Ma$e, Tommy Richman and more.

Camp Flog Gnaw 2024 will be held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on November 16-17. Tyler’s festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Tyler is scheduled to release his new album Chromakopia on October 28. The project is his follow-up to 2021’s Call Me If You Get Lost, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Swizz Beatz called Chromakopia a “classic” ahead of its release. Fellow producer Digital Nas was less enthusiastic.

“Omg here we go again the same album made all over again with these gay ass Tyler the Creator chords and weak ass Pharrell drums,” Digital Nas wrote.

Tyler mockingly responded to the criticism in a private message. Digital Nas shared a screenshot of Tyler’s reply.

Remy Ma Finally Breaks Her Silence On Papoose Cheating Rumor 

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Remy Ma denied cheating on her husband Papoose a year after infidelity rumors spread like wildfire. The Terror Squad member spoke out following a heated exchange with battle rapper Tay Roc on social media.

“I never cheated on nobody, so I don’t know what y’all talking ‘bout,” she said on Instagram Live.

Last year, Remy Ma was accused of having an affair with Eazy the Block Captain. Tay Roc referenced the allegations on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Thursday (October 17).

“That n#### girlfriend at home with her husband this week,” he wrote. “I see why he dick suckin on the internet, he home lonely and bored how ya girl gotta husband.”

The post caught Remy Ma’s attention.

“Who you tawkin’ bout Dontay,” she wrote.

Tay Roc responded, “Whats up Reminisce??? It’s Dante.. I was speaking about @Eazyblockcapt being bored & angry cause his married GF is with her husband Today.. Do You know his married GF???”

Remy Ma urged Tay Roc to watch his mouth.

“Nah TayTay but I do know a bunch of n##### dat don’t play bout ME & they don’t ALMOST be about to do nothing,” she wrote. “Oh & they start from the bosses and make they way down to the workers… I like u, u a good kid- go write a rap or watch wrestling …btw I got ya text earlier #ImDoneTweetinItsAboveMeNow.”

Tay Roc shared a screenshot of the text mentioned by Remy Ma and claimed he never disrespected her.

“I asked u to put a Muzzle on that n####,” he told her on X. “I ain’t disrespect u, and I hate going back and forth it’s draining, ima leave this here for anybody that think I copped a duce to anybody … and Now we here.”

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Prosecutors Scoff At Diddy’s “Emergency” Pleas From Jail

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: Exclusives
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Federal prosecutors asked a judge to approve an October 30 deadline to respond to two motions filed by Diddy’s lawyers in his sex trafficking case. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the prosecution argued it didn’t need to urgently reply to Diddy’s request for details omitted from the indictment against him.

“The parties conferred regarding the Government’s proposed deadline,” prosecutors wrote. “The Government understands the defense’s position is that the motion is ‘unusual and an emergency’ and the Government should be required to respond by Monday, October 21, 2024—less than one week from when the motion was filed … The Government is currently scheduled to respond to a different defense motion—the motion relating to purported grand jury leaks—by [October 30] and consolidating the Government’s oppositions to these two motions would promote ‘simplicity in procedure and fairness in administration.’”

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Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, filed his motion for a bill of particulars under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure Rule 7(f) on Tuesday (October 15). Prosecutors noted the default deadline for a response was October 29.

“The Rule 7(f) Motion does not require a quicker response,” they contended. “In fact, as the Government will more fully address in its opposition, the motion cannot meaningfully be evaluated at this stage, prior to the completion of discovery, and the Government should be permitted to respond to any remaining disputes following the close of discovery … Accordingly, the Government respectfully requests that the Court permit the Government to oppose the Rule 7(f) Motion by October 30, 2024, when its opposition to the defendant’s prior motion is due.”

Diddy remains in jail following his arrest on racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution charges. An appeals court will hear arguments in his bid for bail on November 4. His trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025.

Lil Reese Facing Years In Prison For Aggravated Assault

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Lil Reese landed in a Texas jail for the second time in a matter of weeks on Wednesday (October 16). The Chicago-bred rapper was booked for aggravated assault of a family member, per Harris County online records.

The drill artist’s bond was set at $50,000. He faces multiple years in prison if convicted.

Lil Reese, whose real name is Tavares Taylor, was accused of punching and strangling his ex-girlfriend. He was arrested for aggravated assault, assault of a family or household member with a previous conviction, assault by impeding breath against a family member and violating his bond/protective order in September.

Authorities previously apprehended Lil Reese two weeks after a warrant was issued for his arrest. His ex-girlfriend told police he attacked her at the Pinkhouse nightclub in Houston.

Lil Reese allegedly attacked his ex when she rejected his attempts to kiss her on her way out of the club. The incident happened roughly a month after they broke up.

The domestic violence case emerged a few months after Lil Reese was accused of rape. He was arrested for suspicion of sexual assault and rape in Los Angeles in July. He denied the allegations. The case was dropped in August.

Finesse2Tymes Eyes Collab With Moneybagg Yo But Admits Trust Is Gone 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Finesse2Tymes is opening up about his relationship with Moneybagg Yo, revealing he would love to work with him again, but he believes the trust is gone. 

The Memphis natives have had a turbulent history, with Moneybagg Yo signing Finesse2Tymes to his Bread Gang label years after a public feud. 

Finesse2Tymes takes full responsibility for the breakdown of their working relationship and wants to collaborate with Moneybagg Yo again. He believes they would light up the City of Memphis with a joint project.  

During a recent livestream conversation, the “Back End” hitmaker confirmed that although he’s not signed to Moneybagg, there’s no bad blood between them. 

“We ain’t leave on bad terms or nothing,” he explained. “It just ran its course. Somewhere down the line, I just got the word that it was a rap.” 

Nonetheless, Finesse2Tymes has regrets, admitting, “I wish we could have still been in business though.” 

He continued referencing their joint single. “Look at our one song, ‘Black Visa,’” he added. “Just look at it. I don’t think bro know how much it would mean to the industry for us to do a tape together, a EP. I don’t think bro know that.” 

However, Finesse2Tymes conceded that Moneybagg Yo is likely reluctant to work with him again because of their last falling out.  

“I believe bro be more focused on me as a person, my mental, like,” he said. “And he traumatized also because we done already been through a situation too and he probably think I still would get on that type of time.” 

Finesse2Tymes insisted Moneybagg would be the one person he would never treat badly. “No matter how frustrated I got with him, no matter how frustrated he got with me, I’d never do that again,” he shared.  

Finesse2Tymes Regrets Falling Out With Moneybagg Yo

Finesse2Tymes accepted complete accountability for “everything” that went wrong with Moneybagg Yo during a 2022 interview with “Big Facts.” 

“No matter what we went through, when I sat back and analyzed… I was like ‘Damn, I was wrong,'” he said. “But time had to show me that I was wrong because I didn’t understand.”  

Moneybagg Yo and Finesse2Tymes watch a clip from the interview at the end of the “Black Visa” music video. Check it out below.  

Kendrick Lamar Names “Hardest” Rapper In The Game 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Kendrick Lamar dominated the Hip-Hop conversation in 2024, but he’s crowning another MC the “hardest” in the game. 

On Thursday (October 17), Lamar dedicated a rare social media post to show love to Doechii, the first female rapper signed to his former label, Top Dawg Entertainment.  

He took to his Instagram Stories to share the artwork for Doechii’s latest project, the critically acclaimed mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. 

“the hardest out,” he wrote before adding an alligator emoji. 

Doechii graciously received Kendrick Lamar’s praise, resharing his post and returning the favor. “Thank you Dot,” she wrote. “You the greatest.” 

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In a follow-up post, she added, “Getting your flowers while you can still smell them >>>.”

Doechii also shared an amusing reaction on TikTok.

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Despite the Kendrick Lamar co-sign, Doechii believes there’s work to be done before she can hop on a track with the PgLang co-founder. 

During an appearance on the “Joe Budden Podcast” last month, Budden asked Doechii if she “expected” Kendrick Lamar to appear on her recent mixtape.   

Doechii admitted that she would love to collaborate with K. Dot in the future, but she’s not quite ready for the opportunity. 

“I’ma say this,” she replied. “I don’t assume anything and I also don’t feel entitled to a Kendrick feature but I would absolutely love that. That’s the goal. I’m sure that like, for my debut project, eventually I’m gonna ask Top if he could ask Kendrick, or ask Kendrick myself and see what comes from that.” 

However, Doechii added, “But I’ma be real. I don’t think I have the record right now for that opportunity. I think I would have to come a certain way and I don’t think I’m ready for it.” 

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Meanwhile, Doechii linked up with Genius to break down one of the standout tracks from her mixtape, “Denial Is A River.” 

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King Harris Breaks Silence Following Arrest In Georgia 

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King Harris is assuring his fans that he’s okay following his arrest earlier this week after almost crashing into a cop car. 

The 19-year-old son of T.I. and Tiny Harris had an outstanding warrant in Pickens County over his 2022 traffic violation charges. Following his arrest, King Harris was sent to Dekalb County Jail but was released to Pickens County on Tuesday (October 16).  

On Thursday (October 18), King Harris posted a video on Instagram letting his fans know he was released. Judging from his reaction, his notifications have been blowing up. 

“I’m a free man. Stop g######, I’m not locked up,” he announced. “I was, but I’m back. I’m straight.” 

He also seemingly addressed the viral reaction to his mugshot in another video. Social media users cracked jokes, comparing him to Ice Spice and even Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie.  

“Bro Looking like garlic knot,” one person shared on X (Twitter). “ATL Ice spice bout to learn some hard lessons, TI warned his ahh,” added another. 

“When I be looking f##### up, it’s ‘cuz I’m allergic to my dogs,” he explained on Instagram. “Look how f##### up my allergies is, man. I’ve got dogs that’s hairy as f###, I got huskies. And I’m allergic. F###### myself up.” 

King Harris was reportedly arrested in Dunwoody, Georgia, after nearly crashing his BMW into a police cruiser. The outstanding warrant was for failure to appear in court to face charges of speeding, driving a vehicle with a suspended license, and operating under the influence of drugs from an arrest in August 2022. 

Meanwhile, King Harris is preparing to welcome his first child. The rapper is expecting a son with girlfriend J’Nijah “Nana” Epps. 

Dame Dash Clarifies Why He Worked With R. Kelly Amid Claims He Assaulted Aaliyah 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: Rumors
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Dame Dash is “setting the records straight” about why he appeared in the music video for R. Kelly’s “Fiesta (Remix),” despite his former girlfriend Aaliyah telling him that the R&B singer assaulted her.  

During a recent interview on his America Nu Network, the Roc-A-Fella co-founder explained why he appeared in the video “considering what the entire industry” knew about R. Kelly. 

“I didn’t want any part of it, and I told them I don’t want a dollar from it,” he said, claiming Aaliyah was aware he was in the visuals but didn’t want to cause conflict.  

“Her exact words to me were, ‘I don’t want to start any trouble. I just want to heal and get as far away from it as possible,’” he added. “She asked me not to be in any scenes with [R. Kelly] or take any pictures with him, and I respected that.” 

He continued, “I did my shots with Jay, but I wasn’t in any scenes with R. Kelly,” he said. “You’ll never see me in a picture with him.” 

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“I’ve answered this before, but here it is again,” Dame captioned an Instagram clip of the interview. “When Jay chose to keep working with R. Kelly, I told Aaliyah. Her response was clear—she just wanted to heal, avoid any drama, and move forward in peace. So when it came to the Fiesta video, I made sure I wasn’t in any scenes or photos with R. Kelly. I stayed in the trailer unless my shots with Jay were being filmed. That’s the truth.” 

The question stemmed from a previous conversation on America Nu, during which Dame claimed Hov’s decision to team up with R. Kelly on the collaborative album The Best of Both Worlds contributed to the breakdown of his relationship with JAY-Z. 

Big Meech’s Freedom Comes With Five-Year Supervised Release After Sentence 

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Big Meech may have been released from prison to a halfway house, but it will be several years before he’s free from legal restrictions.  

Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, founder of the notorious street organization and record label Black Mafia Family (BMF), was transferred to a halfway house where he will serve the remainder of his sentence, reportedly set to end on January 27, 2026. 

However, once he completes his sentence, Big Meech will be subject to a five-year supervised release, TMZ reports. Among the conditions, Big Meech will have to participate in a substance abuse program. It’s uncertain whether he will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing. 

LiL Meech Reacts To Father’s Release

Big Meech’s son, Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., who plays his father in 50 Cent’s STARZ series BMF, is yet to speak on the news. However, he shared a throwback photo of his father on his Instagram Story alongside a PSA about loyalty and betrayal. 

“We don’t lose friends, We learn who our real ones are,” he wrote. “Real isn’t about what you have. It’s what you stand for. Some people become loners because they were betrayed by every person they ever trusted.” 

Meanwhile, Rick Ross, who saluted the Black Mafia Family founder on his 2010 single, “B.M.F. (Blowin Money Fast),” welcomed him back with a shout-out on Instagram before performing the track at the club. 

“The streets back. Meech home,” he said. “Meech welcome back.” 

Lebron James also reacted to the news, tweeting “Welcome home Big Meech!!” but faced backlash from fans condemning him for celebrating the former kingpin.  

Big Meech was sentenced to 30 years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering in 2008 and spent nearly twenty years behind bars. 

“He used his time in prison to focus on personal growth and transformation,” his attorney Brittany K. Barnett said in a statement. “Now he has the opportunity to begin a new chapter.”  

Nicki Minaj’s Fan Army Comments Stir Controversy Among Lil Kim’s Beehive 

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Nicki Minaj faced backlash from Lil Kim fans after making a bold claim about being rap’s originator of fan armies. 

During her talk at Vogue’s Forces of Fashion event in New York City on Wednesday (October 16), Minaj touched on the topic of her ardent fanbase, known as the Barbz. 

According to Nicki Minaj, no other rappers were naming their fan armies until she came on the scene, but now the phenomenon has spread worldwide.

“Before l had a record deal, my fans were making a moment for themselves on Twitter,” she began. “I had already given them a name. In fact, do you know that all these artists that give their fans names now, when I started calling my fans the Barbz, there were no rappers naming their fans.” 

Minaj claimed that outside of rap music, artists like Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga had already coined names for their supporters, the Beliebers and Little Monsters.   

“That was it,” she added. “Now every single human being that becomes an artist gives their fans a name. Even artists in other countries.” 

Minaj continued, “I didn’t think it was something that would spread to the Hip-Hop community at all. But it doesn’t matter, because the Barbz are still superior.” 

Lim Kim Fans Dispute Nicki Minaj’s Claims

However, her comments caused a stir on X (Twitter), particularly among Lil Kim fans, with many referencing her La Bella Mafia album. Kim released the project in 2003, which included a track titled “Tha Beehive” featuring the lyric, “Rappers better run and hide ’cause here comes the Beehive.” 

“Maturing is realizing Nicki Minaj’s number one goal is to take credit for EVERYTHING Lil’ Kim contributed to the game,” one user replied. “KIM WAS THE FIRST RAPPER to name their fan base (BEEHIVE) in early 2000s (That’s 20+ years ago!)  sorry nicki the fan base names existed BEFORE the internet.” 

“She’s so delusional,” added another. “Like Lil Kim aint been callin her Fans The Beehive since La Bella Mafia dropped in 2003.” 

It wasn’t just Lil Kim fans responding to Nicki Minaj’s claims. Another person claimed Foxy Brown had a name for her fans while the “Fallin 4 U hitmaker was still in high school. 

“Foxy Brown calling her fanbase Na Na’s in 1996,” they wrote. “It’s really not that serious, Nicki was talking about the internet era.” 

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Toosii Hasn’t Seen J. Cole Since Giving Him His CD As Teen—Calls Encounter Motivation

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Even though J. Cole apparently went ghost on Toosii, the “Favorite Song” vocalist says his encounter with the Dreamviller MC as a teenager was an unforgettable experience and left a mark on him.

In a recent interview with radio host Big Boy, Toosii opened up about how pivotal of a moment it was for him in his early years as an aspiring artist to meet his fellow North Carolina-bred idol. Reflecting on the encounter, during which he says he was 16 years old, he recalled how it was a premeditated incident that he planned in order to give his music directly to J. Cole. He says he can still remember the entire scenario vividly, even after all these years.

“I remember when I first met J. Cole and I gave J. Cole my CD,” Toosii started off. “The fact that he even let me meet him and give him my CD, that’s one moment that I would never forget. I still remember what I had on and everything. I remember what he had on.”

Toosii then described how he strategically planned the meeting, knowing that J. Cole often played basketball at the Boys and Girls Club in Raleigh.

“I knew he had a game there one day, so I pulled up to his game and watched him play,” he said.

After the game, Toosii approached Cole, presenting him with his CD, which included a handwritten letter.

“I pulled up to the game after he played, I gave him my CD and I was like, ‘Yo, my name is Toosii, nice to meet you, bro. I want to give you my CD and I hope you like it,'” Toosii said.

Toosii was blown away when Cole not only took the CD but also stopped to take a photo with him, despite not taking pictures with anyone else.

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“He stopped, he took the picture, and he hopped in his van and he popped the CD in,” he said. “This is one moment that I’ll never forget, ever in my life.”

Despite this impactful meeting, Toosii has not crossed paths with J. Cole again since that day.

“I’ve never seen Cole ever since then,” he noted.

Comparing their careers, there is quite some time between when the pair of artists emerged into the mainstream limelight. A decade, in fact, almost! J. Cole released his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, in 2011, while Toosii dropped his first album, Poetic Pain, in 2020.

In sort of a full-circle moment, both artists also delivered projects this year, via J. Cole’s Might Delete Later project and Toosii’s recent album JADED. Despite the years between their beginnings, the connection they share through North Carolina’s music scene remains a powerful motivation for Toosii.

Ice Spice Attacked By Twitter Trolls Over Skimpy Victoria Secret Fashion Show Outfit

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Ice Spice has drawn a frenzy of criticism from social media users who apparently aren’t pleased with her new look.

The “Deli” rapper drew a great deal of attention on social media after debuting her new look at the recent Victoria’s Secret fashion show, which was highlighted by the return of supermodel Tyra Banks. Along with launching her hair color change, Ice Spice showed off her seemingly newly pierced assets in the eye-popping carousel post she shared on Instagram showcasing the fit she wore to the event.

While the shots from the fashion show appeared to do well on Instagram, Twitter users were particularly critical of the photos, and took Ice Spice to task in a torrent of reactionary tweets, slamming her decision to free the nipple.

“The nipple of desperation,” one user wrote, while another said, “nips out=streams are low.”

Another user trolled Ice Spice over the nipple shots, writing, “Got dat chocolate chip nip mf.”

Aside from the overflow of remarks about that specific body part, multiple users criticized Ice Spice for the revealing look itself, suggesting there’s a more calculated motive behind her sharing the images.

“You know you are losing relevance when you are slowly revealing your whole body,” one user wrote.

Another user claimed Ice Spice was falling off and that money was to blame for her decline.

“Nah yo falloff is so crazy it don’t make no sense how you get rich and weaker,” the user wrote.

Other users attacked her overall appearance, picking on Ice Spice for her recent weight loss and drumming up novelty nicknames for her in the process.

“She quit winning when she started thinning,” one user wrote.

Remarking on her hairstyle switch-up, a user compared Ice Spice to the popular car air freshener scent in a backhanded compliment.

“I fw black ice she look good,” the user wrote.

Other users also rehashed Ice Spice’s beef with rapper and former friend Cleotrapa, who accused her of stealing her swag.

“Cleopatra said she needed tht style back so this b#### moved on to shopping at Spirit Halloween,” the user tweeted.

In another jab, a user foreshadowed the post as sort of a “soft launch” for Ice Spice, who they predicted will announcer her career change soon, despite the fact that she just delivered her debut album this year.

“It’s going to be funny when she realises her career is over and she rotates into OF. Subconsciously she knows this and hence the ‘soft launch’,” the user wrote.

Ice Spice’s debut album, Y2K!, sold roughly 28,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, debuting at No. 18 on the Billboard 200 chart. While the album didn’t break into the Top 10, Ice Spice expressed gratitude, highlighting that the sales nearly doubled those of her previous EP Like..?, which sold around 15,000 units in its first week. No matter the case, Ice Spice still appears to be ultra popular with her fanbase, who’ve been showing up for her Y2K! World Tour.

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Method Man Goes Off Over “Unauthorized” 2Pac, Ice Cube & Freddie Gibbs Collab

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Method Man voiced his frustration with the trend of fake collabs and remakes in his most recent Instagram post.

On Thursday (October 17), the Wu-Tang Clan MC directly called out DJ Skandalous over a YouTube video he called an “unauthorized remake.” Method Man shared a screenshot of the aforementioned collab, entitled “Built For This,” which has accumulated well over 260 million views since its release in 2017.

The original track, produced by RZA, served as the soundtrack backdrop for the post criticizing the remix version, which includes versus from the late 2Pac, Ice Cube and Freddie Gibbs. However, Method Man alleges that not only is the track demonstratively inauthentic, it also steals the thunder of the original releases which the versus stolen from.

“I don’t know why this is a thing,” Method Man wrote in the lengthy caption. “But I hate the fact that ppl do these unauthorized remakes of records with fake collabs.”

Method Man already addressed the situation with Rivera, but alleges he ignored his request as he continued to vent about the situation.

“This guy I asked him a long time ago to take this trash down as it takes views away from the original content,” he wrote. “And he still has yet to do so.. over 200 mil views and not one penny to the creators.. no one takes into account the time and effort it takes to even make these records let along get these records, put out into the public for someone to come and do half the work and get twice if not quadruple the views of the original content.. whatever happened to IP rights..?”

Method Man continued, remarking on his approach to using the work of other artists and questioning why content meant for platforms such a YouTube isn’t subjected to the same process.

“Whenever I sample a record I have to inform the original creators and ask for permission to do so,” he wrote. “What makes YouTube any different? I am pretty sure you guys have seen a lot of these fake remixes but a lot of people don’t know they’re fake.”

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Method Man went on to stress how these remakes compromise his artistry and jeopardize the reputation he’s handcrafted throughout his illustrious tenor as one of Hip-Hop’s most influential and successful lyricists ever. In doing so, he called out a host of other perpetrators directly in his address.

“I’ve heard my voice on beats I would never rhyme to and a lot of times the verses are offbeat,” he wrote.
“This is what we call hack s##t and I don’t respect it .. the main culprits are south central channel , golden age hip hop , and New Yorks finest to name a few.. and the person responsible for this piece of work Dj Skandalous actually reached out to make things right.. my reply was take the video down.. as you can see the video was never taken down.. he informed me though that he makes no money off of the video. My reply is then you should have no problem taking it down… but I guess it looks like he does..”

Method Man concluded his fiery statement with a call to action for his fans and supporters to chime in on the situation and let him know whether or not he’s overreacting to the situation.

“So I’ll just leave this here and let the fans be the judge,” he wrote. “Am I wrong for standing up or should I just sit down and shut the f*** up? FYI the song playing is the original song produced by Rza for the man with the iron fist sdtk..”

Method Man isn’t alone here, as there has been a spike in similar issues occurring as a result of the boom in the use of ai-generated music as of late. Earlier this year, Tupac Shakur’s estate issued a cease-and-desist letter to Drake and threatened to sue Drizzy if he did not take down his Kendrick Lamar diss track “Taylor Made Freestyle,” which featured AI-generated Tupac vocals.