Kanye West is on a roll. Yep, there’s a rumor that Kanye West is going to have another documentary released on his life. As you know, the last documentary focused on his past life and his rise to the top. Since then, a lot more has happened. It’s been more or less a downward free fall. He’s lost just about everything but the public’s insatiable desire to see him.
So, I would love to see a documentary on what his life looks like nowadays. One thing that hasn’t stopped is his ability to garner attention. He has consistently been able to get people to look at him. It’s been increasingly difficult because there are so many more characters in the music business. Like, when Drake and Kendrick Lamar were getting all the attention, he tried to infringe on that. It didn’t work.
Are you interested in seeing another documentary on Ye? I’m not sure I do. But, I know there are some younger people who can still stomach their “G.O.A.T.” As for me, eh! No disrespect, but it just feels like he’s in another space—outer space. Seriously, I’d watch if it was similar to jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy.
It seems like Kanye West gets more attention for marrying a woman who’s willing to walk around completely naked than making music. Am I wrong?
We are in an era where rap is still synonymous with raw talent, powerful lyrics and unfiltered expression, and the voices of women in the industry have emerged as the dominant voices. Regardless, the diversity is in question and veteran mogul Deb Antney believes there are a myriad of challenges.
As the longtime businesswoman and manager promoted her new show, Deb’s House, she opened up about the often harsh realities women face in the music industry. At the same time, being proactive, she also introduced rising star Rocky, her latest protégé.
Deb Antney, who has managed Nicki Minaj, Kash Doll, Gucci Mane, son Waka Flocka and others, didn’t hold back. She delved into the persistent over-sexualization of women in music in a candid interview with Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur.
“I need women to get right,” she said. “I need your legs closed and your pocketbooks open. It’s time for us to get to this business.”
Her call to action was clear: it’s about reclaiming respect and focusing on the business acumen that many women possess.
Antney’s frustration with the industry’s superficial demands was palpable. She lamented, “You’re not pretty enough, your body ain’t good enough, your t###### ain’t big enough, your behind ain’t big enough.”
These are the toxic criticisms that many women endure, even stopping some some from accomplishing their dreams in the rough-n-tumble music industry. Professional challenges aside, Antney pointed out how the industry’s demands bleed into personal lives, affecting self-esteem and mental health.
“Who’s going to protect me?” she asked, noting a lack of support women can feel in a male-dominated field. Antney’s concern also extended to the next generation.
“Look at our babies,” she said. “People [are] putting little kids on the internet cussing like sailors and think that’s cute.”
Antney issued a call-to-action to classic rap acts with Creekmur stressing vets like MC Lyte and Yo-Yo have been leading the charge on their platforms.
“We have to get them together,” she said. “I need all my old-school rappers and singers to come through. These girls need guidance. The call for veteran artists to mentor the younger generation is crucial in fostering an environment where respect and success can coexist.”
Rocky, a rising star under Antney’s wing, shared her journey and the grit it takes to succeed in such a competitive industry. Her decidedly Philly story is one of resilience and authenticity, embodying the struggle many women face in the industry.
“I’ve heard a lot of men talk about it,” Antney said, referring to the industry’s oversaturation with sexual images and messages. Creekmur noted some men are not comfortable talking about the topic but were open to change within the industry.
However, Antney insisted respect must be earned and demanded: “You have to teach people how to treat you.”
Blac Chyna says her face looks so much better now she has ditched the filler and admitted she was blind to the effects of the facial injections.
The reality TV star has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, which included removing her facial filler last year. During a recent Instagram Live, Blac Chyna said her face has improved since abandoning the filler.
“Yeah, my face is way better,” she responded to a fan. “Way, way better. I had ‘filler blindness,’’ she added, explaining that she was “blind to the fillers.”
According to Blac Chyna, she kept going back for more facial injections, confessing she was “looking crazy.”
Back in April, Blac Chyna showed off her fresh face in a “no filter” selfie. “Just pure skin, baby…and the sun,” she said.
In March 2023, the socialite/entrepreneur revealed she got silicon from illegal injections removed from her buttocks. She also had face fillers in her jaw, lips, and cheeks dissolved.
“This is me now,” she explained during an appearance on The Tamron Hall Show. “So you can see the difference, right here in the cheek area. Yeah, see when I smile, now you can see all of my teeth. I had so much filler in my lips to where as though I couldn’t even barely smile, but you see now when I smile.”
As part of her transformation, Blac Chyna also ditched drugs and alcohol and celebrated 21 months of sobriety in June.
She shared a video of herself dancing around in her backyard and holding a sign that read, “21 months sober.”
Dr. Dre is hyped about his upcoming album with Snoop Dogg, revealing the project is some of his best-ever work.
The iconic duo closed out the 2024 Paris Olympics in a handoff ceremony for the Los Angeles 2028 with a stellar performance of their hit “The Next Episode.”
However, the pair are also cooking up a new album for the first time in over three decades. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Dre opened up about the project titled Missionary, which is set to drop later this year.
According to Dre, it was “much more fun” this time around. “It’s been 30 years, believe it or not. I’ve only produced one album with Snoop, which was Doggy Style, and that was 30 years ago,” Dre said. “We’ve done a lot of things in between and songs and performances and films and things of that nature, but this is my first time actually producing an entire album with him.”
Dre reflected on working with a teenage Snoop, stating, ”This one is gonna show a different level of maturity with his lyrics and with my music.” He added, “I feel like this is some of the best music I’ve done in my career.”
Dr. Dre On “Superstar” Snoop Dogg
The iconic West Coast rapper was one of the stars of the 2024 Games, and so he was an appropriate choice to wrap the event with Dre. While the superproducer was a surprise guest on the night, he gave all credit to Snoop Dogg.
“Really, Snoop, he’s the superstar,” he explained. “I’m the co-star when we get on stage. It’s different when we’re in the studio, you know? I’m the captain when we’re in the studio, but when we go outside, Snoop is the guy.”
Furthermore, Dre admitted, “I don’t even feel comfortable performing without Snoop,” lauding their partnership as “magical.” He continued, adding, “Something about the synergy that me and Snoop have is really interesting.”
Dre also revealed that he and Snoop recorded the clip in advance, with production banning cellphones to maintain the surprise.
“It was filmed the day before it aired,” Dre explained. “So trying to keep that a secret for that amount of time seems like it would’ve been impossible, but (the Olympic Committee) made it happen!”
Joe Buden caused a stir online after his remarks about the top three female rappers in the game.
The topic arose during a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, with the rapper-turned-podcaster claiming Latto is a much better rapper than Doja Cat, who Budden doesn’t rate so highly.
While Budden believes Nicki Minaj is certified at the top spot, he wasn’t so sure about the other places.
“Latto is ill,” Budden declared before adding, “I might have to have her [at] number two.” He continued, “Nicki is number one for me. I think Latto would give Doja a long night.”
Budden doubled down after his co-host said that Doja Cat can rap. “She can’t rap like that,” he insisted. Budden then claimed that while Doja Cat might be the “bigger” and more “well-rounded” artist, Latto is still the better rapper.
“If I’m just talking about rapping, Doja can pack it up if Latto walk in the studio with her notebook,” he explained.
Joe Budden then fired a shot at Cardi B following their recent online spat.
“I love Cardi but I mean, there’s the rumors so I’ll leave that alone,” he added, referring to ghostwriting allegations.“Latto is confirmed, that to be her pen. She really loves Hip-Hop, like she’s one of those girls.”
However, Doja Cat fans took to X (Twitter) to defend the singer/rapper, insisting the “Say So” hitmaker can outrap Latto.
“This conversation is extremely tired,” one fan replied. “Doja is one of the best rappers out right now. She can rap circles around most new male and female rappers. Y’all can’t handle multitalented artists, y’all are too used to artists that fit in one box like Nicki.”
This conversation is extremely tired
Doja is one of the best rappers out right now She can rap circles around most new male and female rappers
Y'all can't handle multitalented artists, y'all are too used to artists that fit in one box like Nicki https://t.co/5KMgSWTBGN
Latto made her breakthrough by proving her rap credentials on Jermaine Dupri’s reality television series The Rap Game, while Doja Cat has faced criticism that she’s more pop star than rapper.
However, Last April, Doja Cat admitted that her “rap verses are mid and corny,” and promised “No more pop.”
Rick Ross refuses to tolerate laziness, even from his close friends, as one homie found out when he thought he could sleep in while staying at Rozay’s house.
On Monday (August 12), the MMG honcho shared some customary words of wisdom on his Instagram Story to motivate his followers. After discussing the importance of getting an early start, Rick Ross discovered that one of his friends was still fast asleep and decided to prank him.
“You see I’m talking about muthafuckas sleeping late,” Ross said. “I just realized I got somebody under the same roof with me, it’s what 11:30? He’s still asleep. That can’t be tolerated. I got to do something about it, y’all ready? Come with me.”
Ross filmed as another friend entered a bedroom and aimed a leaf blower directly into the sleeping man’s mouth before turning the power on. Now awake, the man suddenly jumped and began swiping with his pillow as everybody laughed off-camera.
“Can’t be sleeping on the money man,” Rick Ross said after pranking his friend. “It’s only going to hurt one person.”
Meanwhile, in other Rick Ross news, the Drake fan who infamously threw a punch at the rapper in Canada has dropped a diss track.
Using the alias Icarus, the man taunted Rozay on “White Boy.” He even featured a chain in the visuals allegedly belonging to Ross’ longtime DJ, Sam Sneak.
The music video also includes footage of the Vancouver brawl, including Rick Ross fleeing the chaos. Watch the “White Boy” video below.
Donald Trump joined Elon Musk for a two-hour interview on the billionaire entrepreneur’s social media platform X (Twitter), but it did not go as planned, with both men facing ridicule over a conversation riddled with technical glitches.
The Spaces chat got off to a very shaky start as over 870,000 users waited for the host to begin more than 40 minutes after the scheduled start time. Once the conversation got underway, Trump spent most of the interview discussing the assassination attempt and illegal immigration, repeating his proposal for mass deportation.
However, in addition to the technical failures, listeners focused on Donald Trump’s speech. The Republican presidential candidate appeared to slur his words at times and had users questioning if he developed a lisp.
“Daffy Duck” was trending No. 1 on X, with people mocking Donald Trump and sharing snippets of the chat.
“I heard people talking about this but I was not ready for how pronounced it is,” one user shared. “This is daffy duck s###.”
I heard people talking about this but I was not ready for how pronounced it is, this is daffy duck s### https://t.co/YH5wth9wfP
Additionally, users also slammed Elon Musk’s claim that a “massive DDOS attack” caused any technical difficulties.
“There’s no DDOS, you d######,” one user wrote. “This is what happens when you dismantle the infrastructure and then try to host a high profile, highly advertised event. F###### imbecile, I swear to god.”
There's no DDOS, you d######.
This is what happens when you dismantle the infrastructure and then try to host a high profile, highly advertised event.
Another user questions how a cyberattack could “target one specific Twitter Space” yet leave “the entire rest of the platform completely unaffected.”
Wow, a DDoS attack so advanced it's somehow able to target one specific Twitter Space while leaving the entire rest of the platform completely unaffected. A skeptic might call that impossible but the deviousness of these woke deep state leftists truly knows no bounds. pic.twitter.com/mFpsbjez3k
Kanye West is the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by BackGrid USA, Inc. and Backgrid London Ltd.
The complaint alleges that he used photographs of a series of snaps featuring Kanye West and his second wife, Bianca Censori.
One image shows West in all black with his face down while Censori strolls in a nude sheer outfit clutching a purple pillow.
“Yall know who ran the summer,” the caption read.
Another picture features West and Censori arriving at Milan’s Nuova Arena Restaurant in February.
A third photo features him entering the Balenciaga store to treat Censori to a shopping spree with the caption “flex.” Some of the pictures were posted on his Instagram feed, while others were shared as posts in his Instagram stories.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C35kH9JRY7c/?hl=en
In total, West is being sued for illegally posting 10 images of himself and his wife.
BackGrid asserts that Kanye West reproduced, distributed and displayed these photographs without consent on his Instagram accounts and the Yeezy website, thereby violating federal copyright law.
The lawsuit says West engaged in unauthorized use of the photographs, which led to financial gains and increased traffic to West’s online platforms.
BackGrid, having attempted to resolve the dispute amicably before litigation, now seeks substantial damages, including statutory damages of up to $150,000 per work and attorney’s fees and injunctive relief. In total, BackGrid is looking to squeeze at least $1.5 million out of Kanye West.
Ice Cube is figuratively forcing the hand of FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, following his challenge of the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal-winning 3×3 Men’s basketball team.
During a recent interview at one of his league’s games, Cube provided an update on his recent challenge to the winners of the three-on-three basketball competition during the Olympic games.
While the “No Vaseline” rap OG indicated that the gold medal-winning team, The Netherlands, had agreed to play against the Big3, he appeared convinced the game wouldn’t actually materialize. His reasoning, of course, was none other than what he alleges is interference from FIBA.
“Well, to their credit, they [The Netherlands] accepted the challenge, but it’s FIBA,” Ice Cube said. “FIBA is scared of the Big3. So FIBA is preventing them from playing in our all-star game. So don’t look like it’s going to happen because of that.
“It sucks when politicians get in the way of sports and fandom, but we’re going to still have a great all-star game. Still going to have a great championship celebrity game next week. No sweat off our brow.”
Though it appears as though the Big3 match up against The Netherland’s may not occur this year, Cube seemed enthusiastic about the thought of playing future exhibition games overseas with players from his league.
“We’ll play ’em anywhere they want to play, any rules they want to play with,” he said. “We still think we got the best three-on-three players in the world.”
This isn’t the first time the West Coast Hip-Hop legend has accused a major power in the world of basketball of attempting to foil the success and longevity of the Big3. Last year in July he called on the National Basketball Association (NBA) to drop a bylaw he believes is unfairly hindering his league’s growth. It was then when Cube expressed his frustration with the NBA’s rule that prohibits NBA team owners from investing in competing leagues in a recent interview with JR Sportbrief on WFAN Sports Radio.
“The NBA has a bylaw that states that no one who owns an NBA team can invest in a competing league,” Ice Cube explained. “The Big3 is great. We got some of the best players that ever played the game playing three-on-three. But in no way, shape, or form are we competing with the NBA, so they need to cut that out.”
Strange Famous Records, the label owned by battle-tested MC Sage Francis, has released its latest single from OldBoy Rhymes. Titled “LIFTOFF,” the track features Freestyle Fellowship OG Myka 9 and production by Anticon’s JEL and comes from OldBoy Rhymes’ latest album, The Sane Asylum.
As explained in a press release, The Sane Asylum “is the war journal of a reluctant combatant fighting for loved ones who can’t. The international American MC’s full-length debut is a series of true, dramatic dispatches from frontlines all over the planet. From Jakarta to Silicon Valley, the saga has left him with scarred hands, a scarred brain, and an unbroken spirit.”
“I’ve spent the majority of my life outside the US,” OldBoy said. “Since I was a kid, rhyming has been an outlet that I’ve leaned on to process my perspective on life and society.”
Produced primarily by Rhode Island rap vet Mopes (the artist formerly known as Prolyphic), The Sane Asylum is currently available via Strange Famous. Features and collaborations include Sage Francis, Akil (Jurassic 5), BlackLiq, Brother Ali, JEL, Mr. Lif, Myka 9, Runt (of Jivin Scientists), Tom Thum, Locksmith, Lee Reed and the late Zumbi of Zion I.
Check out “LIFTOFF” above and find the album here.
Ronald “Bee-Stinger” Savage is a former Hip-Hop artist and figure in New York politics and activism, but he got mainstream attention after accusing Hip-Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa of sexual abuse when he was 15.
It seems like there’s a new spirit between the pair as they were seen together at an event for a Zulu Nation Member a week ago. The union was a shocker for those who know the pair’s storied history.
But Savage said the past isn’t going to dictate the future.
“Never underestimate the power of God when he intervenes in an affair he sets everything straight,” Savage told AllHipHop exclusively in a statement.
In 2016, Savage publicly accused Afrika Bambaataa of sexually abusing him when he was a teenager. The allegations were part of a larger scandal that brought forward several other accusations against Bambaataa from different individuals, including popular YouTuber Hassan Campbell.
Savage recently conducted a lengthy interview with Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, where he offered his view of the man he once accused of sexually accosting him. What he says now is diametrically opposed to his previous assertions.
“Bambaataa is not a pedophile and, in my eyes, he was doing something that was consensual with someone that he thought was of age,” he said. “I wish, back in 2016, I remembered about the fake ID. I wasn’t thinking about that I had forgot about that I was in deep depression and still dealing with the trauma as an adult. I want to apologize for the little kid that didn’t know anybody and just wanted to be down with this thing called Hip-Hop so I pretended to be older.
“This is something that took place 35 to over 40 years ago. This man has never been convicted of anything. Let it go. I needed to set the record straight [and get] my closure.
Savage also said that he hoped the showing would also positively impact the world.
“I just hope this brings healing to people around the world,” he said. “If I can have forgiveness and healing so can you.”
Since levying his charges against Bambaataa, Savage has become an advocate for victims of sexual abuse, particularly within the Hip-Hop community. The 59-year-old has hoped for more protection and support systems for survivors of abuse.
The matter, where seven men accused the legendary Hip-Hop artist of sexual misconduct, has been a controversial figure, particularly as Hip-Hop culture turns 50.
Before Savage and the other accusers, Afrika Bambaataa stood in high regard.
Afrika Bambaataa is credited with helping to lay the foundation for Hip-Hop culture in the 1970s and taking it from gangs into a movement rooted in peace. He also founded the Universal Zulu Nation, a group that promotes “peace, unity, love and having fun.” The organization also believes knowledge is the fifth element of Hip-Hop culture.
Saweetie and YG reportedly had a run-in with cops after the authorities were called over reports of an apparent explosive argument.
According to TMZ, on the afternoon of Sunday (August 11), rap’s new It-couple found themselves at the center of a heated altercation that ended with police intervention. According to insiders, the root of this fiery feud was allegedly a cell phone. Sources say the couple’s argument over the device grew so intense that it rattled the normally tranquil neighborhood, leading a concerned individual to dial 911.
When officers arrived at the lavish Los Angeles pad, YG and Saweetie were reportedly at each other’s throats, embroiled in a verbal disagreement. The authorities stepped in and separated the quarreling lovebirds to get to the bottom of things. But here’s the kicker—despite the drama, there was no physical altercation, and no laws were broken. The police concluded that this was nothing more than a small dispute and a noncriminal report was filed as a result, strictly to document the situation. Eventually, both were left to cool down on their own.
Up until this point, timelines of fans of both Saweetie and YG have seen a blissful union throughout the majority of the summer. Though the couple has reportedly been on and off since first igniting romance rumors at Coachella in April 2023, they have spent a great deal of time together.
In addition to celebrating the Fourth of July together in Compton alongside artists such as Roddy Ricch, Sauce Walka and Kendrick Lamar affiliate Hitta J3, the pair proved to be a hotshot photo-op for paparazzi earlier this summer during their BAE-cation trip to Mexico.
As of yet, neither Saweetie nor YG has publicly commented on the incident. Could this this just a bump in the road, or are storm clouds gathering over this high-profile romance?
Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial continues to produce unexpected and explosive hearings, and now yet another courtroom exchange between controversial defendant Lil Woody and prosecutors has gone viral.
During the most recent hearing apart of the ongoing YSL RICO trial, Kenneth Copeland, better known as Lil Woody, took the stand and confessed to fabricating stories about Young Thug’s involvement in criminal activities. Woody claims he led authorities astray, pinning crimes on Thug to alleviate the attention he was attracting from police.
“This is what happened,” Lil Woody began. “OK. The police kept locking me up for whatever they could. Every time I counted the door, the police was on me, and they keep bringing up Thug’s name. So what I did was to get ’em out off me, I said, ‘Thug did this. Thug did that. Thug,’ because I knew they were—I knew he didn’t do it.”
Feeling the relentless pressure from law enforcement, Lil Woody admitted to making Young Thug a scapegoat because he was sure he wouldn’t catch any heat for the false claims.
“In my mind, I knew that the police would never go mess with him [Young Thug],” he explained. “So it was easy for me to try to throw the blame off on him, to get them off of me. And that’s what I was doing from all these years. I don’t remember what I done told them in the past, but my whole motive was Thug did it because I knew he didn’t do it, and they couldn’t lock him up.”
Woody continued, seemingly alluding to the idea that authorities were obsessed with nabbing Young Thug, which is part of the reason why he used the rapper’s name as a shield and a tactic he unabashedly exploited.
“And they keep talking about ‘Thug, Thug, Thug, Thug, Thug,” he recounted. “So guess what I’m going to tell them? ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah’. What else you want me to tell them? Yeah. He killed this person. Yeah, he did that. That’s what I’m going to do.”
In another portion of his testimony, Woody went on to criticize the state’s prosecutors, alleging they have pressured him to appear in court, even though they know he has been lying. As the YSL RICO trial continues to unfold, it has already earned the title of the longest in Georgia’s history.
The trial has been ongoing for 18 months at this point and has seen multiple delays and complications, including a 10-month jury selection process and the recusal of two different judges. Other incidents such as a defendant being stabbed and key witnesses being tampered with by courtroom officials have also derailed the progress of the trial.
The fallout from Aussie dancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn’s disastrous performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics can still be felt on social media. Several pillars of breaking culture, including Crazy Legs and Popmaster Fabel, weighed in over the weekend and now, it’s Jarobi’s turn.
On Monday (August 12), CNN shared an Instagram post featuring Gunn and included the caption, “Australian breaker Raygun has been praised for her ‘courage’ and ‘character’ after her viral performances at the Paris Olympics. Rachael Gunn arrived in Paris as a competitive breaker excited to make her Olympic debut. She leaves an internet sensation, her performances viewed by millions across social media. Gunn is a 36-year-old university lecturer from Sydney, Australia, who balances her day job with her breakdance career, competing at events around the globe.”
The A Tribe Called Quest MC hopped in the comment section and wrote, “Wow! CNN showing its true colors. Making a mockery of someone’s culture takes audacity not courage.”
India. Arie also tossed in her two cents, saying, “sigh … an art created by young black and brown people in the bronx is NOW an Olympic sport and this POORLY EXECUTED EXCUSE FOR THE ART ~ is being praised. this is yet another insult to artists And artists of color. this is why we’re exhausted.”
Gunn’s appearance at the Olympics was part of a historic first; it marked the first time breaking was included on the schedule. In head-to-head battles against b-girls from the USA, France and Lithuania, she pulled out some questionable moves like kangaroo hopping and swimming on the ground, leading to a whopping ZERO points from the judges.
There was a sense even Gunn knew she wasn’t qualified to be there. She later told reporters, “I was never going to beat these girls on what they do best, the dynamic and the power moves, so I wanted to move differently, be artistic and creative because how many chances do you get that in a lifetime to do that on an international stage,” suggesting she knew her moves weren’t on par with high-level b-girls or b-boys.
On Sunday (August 11), the proverbial torch was passed from Paris to Los Angeles, where the 2028 Olympics will be held, but breaking won’t be a part of it. There are reports Brisbane, where the 2032 Olympics are scheduled to take place, wants to bring it back.
Gunn’s viral performance took the spotlight away from Victor Montalvo, Logistx, Ami, Nicka, Shigekix and several other notable breakers, who’ve consistently respected Hip-Hop culture.
Fugees MC Pras has a new track obtained by AllHipHop called “Bar Mitzfa,” which comes with a few not-so-subtle jabs at bandmate Lauryn Hill.
Among the lyrics: “Don’t blame me, blame her/She made the mess/Not another f#####’ penny, what I told ‘Clef.” The line is likely in reference to Hill’s latest tour debacle. Last week, Hill—who has a longstanding reputation of being unreliable—abruptly canceled all North American tour dates and blamed the media for low ticket sales.
Taking to Instagram on August 7, Hill explained, “With difficulty the decision was made to pull down our upcoming North American tour dates,” she wrote. “The shows in the UK and Europe ARE MOVING FORWARD as planned. Last year, I faced an injury that necessitated the rescheduling of some of my shows. Regrettably, some media outlet’s penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines have seemingly created a narrative that has affected ticket sales for the North American portion of the tour.”
She continued, “The trust and faith I have in my intentions and my commitment to my art seem to have been overshadowed by this unfortunate portrayal. The audiences in the UK and Europe not only haven’t seen the Miseducation Anniversary performances yet, they also haven’t seen the Fugees perform together in over 25 years!”
As the news circulated, TMZ caught up with Pras, who suggested he was growing tired of Hill’s unaccountability. While Hill blamed the media’s “clickbait headlines” and “sensationalism” for affecting ticket sales, Pras hinted it was all her doing, saying, “I saved her reputation for 20 years by not telling my side of the story but oops … cat’s out the bag.”
Hill initially offered no explanation for the cancelation. Ticketholders posted screenshots of a message they received from Live Nation stating simply, “Your event has been canceled. A refund will be on its way to your account soon.”
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour was expected to kick off on Friday (August 9) in Tampa. It included stops in Los Angeles, New York and New Jersey as well as Atlanta, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston and Milwaukee—18 U.S. dates in all. The international dates are still on the schedule.
Beastie Boys members Ad-Rock and Mike D are calling for a recall of all gold and platinum plaques for verification after a surprising discovery.
During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, the pair recounted a problem with one of their own awards, a baffling mix-up involving their gold record for 1989’s Paul’s Boutique.
“We had a gold record on the wall,” Ad-Rock shared. “It was our record Paul’s Boutique, and I was looking at it. I could see it had our label and nine songs on one side. But when I looked at the gold record itself, it only had four songs.”
Intrigued by the inconsistency, Ad-Rock and Mike D decided to investigate further.
“Mike broke the glass, took the record out and we put it right on the record player,” Ad-Rock continued.
Instead of hearing the Beastie Boys’ celebrated tracks, the duo was greeted by piano renditions of Barry Manilow hits.
Mike D added, “I’d like to think that for artists like Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer, it was actually their record. But in our case, it seemed like it was somebody’s record that was spray-painted gold or something.”
Mike D’s remarks echoed frustration and disbelief while emphasizing the need for authenticity in music memorabilia.
“We need a recall of all gold and platinum plaques,” Mike D concluded. “It basically seemed like it was somebody’s record that was spray-painted gold.”
Young Buck is set to resolve his financial obligations to 50 Cent as part of his bankruptcy proceedings.
The U.S. Trustee, Region 8, has requested the dismissal of 50 Cent’s $250,000 lawsuit over a dispute involving Young Buck’s recording contract with G-Unit Records now that the Nashville, Tennessee rapper’s assets have been sold off.
Young Buck filed for bankruptcy in May 2020 after a tumultuous 2019 involving jail time and financial struggles. The move was also allegedly made in part to get out of his contract with G-Unit Records after Buck’s relationship with 50 Cent broke down over a multitude of reasons.
Young Buck maintained that it was an advance against future albums, while 50 Cent claimed it was a loan to help his artist during his financial struggles.
50 Cent tried to block the bankruptcy proceedings until the debt was settled and Young Buck fulfilled his recording contract. Young Buck and his legal team argued that he was not obligated to repay any funds since the money was never classified as a loan.
According to documents obtained by AllHipHop, Buck has sold enough assets from his estate to cover all outstanding claims, including his debt to 50 Cent.
Young Buck sold off his jewelry, cars and most importantly – his valuable catalog. The bankruptcy trustee netted $1,023,669.67 from the liquidation of Young Buck’s assets.
In addition to 50 Cent, Young Buck will pay off his child support debt and a $190,000 obligation to the IRS, giving him a clean slate and the green light to start making money from his lucrative rap career.
The Pull Up Car Show in western Iowa ended in tragedy on Saturday (August 10), when two men were reportedly shot and killed outside of the I29 Speedway in Pacific Junction. Boosie Badazz was just about to take the stage alongside Rob49 and Rich the Factor.
According to the Des Moines Register, Omaha residents Marcus L. Johnson and Charles A. Williams Jr. died shortly after the 9 p.m. CT incident. The Omaha Police helicopter was called in to help search for at least three suspects, who were reportedly driving a black Mercedes sedan.
Boosie Badazz briefly addressed the situation on Instagram, but it appeared he didn’t understand the severity of what occurred.
“They just shut the concert down,” he says in the clip. “Some s### happened at the front. We finna to take it to Crush Ultra Lounge. The party don’t stop.” He added in the caption, “Omaha Police Shut The Concert Down So Now We Headed Downtown Omaha To Crush Ultra Lounge Official After Party.”
The Mills County Sheriff’s Office has been assisted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa State Patrol, Omaha Police Department and several other surrounding agencies.
The investigation into the incident is still ongoing. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Mills County Sheriff’s Office at 712-527-4871.
Post Malone admits he turned to alcohol to cope with the culture vulture and one-hit-wonder accusations he faced in the early days of his career.
During a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning, the “Sunflower” hitmaker addressed early criticism leveled at him by Hip-hop fans. Asked how he felt being branded a culture vulture, Post Malone replied, “It sucked. I was a kid.”
According to Posty, he “drank a lot” to cope and would take it personally. “It’s hard not to,” he explained.
Last year, Post Malone went viral after fans shared concerns that he was out of it during a concert. His noticeably slimmer figure sparked speculation he was using hard drugs or developed an illness. However, he explained that “dad life kicked in,” and his baby daughter spurred him to make a few lifestyle improvements.
“I decided to kick soda, and start eating better so i can be around for a long time for this little angel,” he told his worried fans. “Next up is smokes and brews, but i like to consider myself a patient man.”
Post Malone Admits He Was On A Rough Path
While he made his start in Hip-Hop, Post Malone is gearing up to drop a country music album, F-1 Trillion, slated to drop on August 16.
In his new interview, Post Malone addressed the song “Yours” where he envisions his now two-year-old daughter’s wedding.
“I think about it a lot,” he explained before revealing he has “written a whole lot of songs” about his baby girl. “It changes your life in the best way ever,” he added, admitting he was “on a rough path” before settling down with his partner.
He explained that his life used to be a never-ending cycle of using alcohol to numb his pain. “I don’t feel like that anymore,” he said. “And it’s the most amazing thing.”
The family of late R&B icon Isaac Hayes are demanding Donald Trump stop using “Hold On, I’m Coming” at campaign rallies and threatening him with a lawsuit.
Hayes penned the 1966 Sam & Dave song and his estate alleged copyright infringement in a letter posted on social media Sunday (August 11). The family claims the song was used 134 times and seeks $3 million for its unauthorized use between 2022 and 2024.
The family claims the Trump campaign “willfully and brazenly engaged in copyright infringement,” using the song“despite being asked repeatedly not to engage in such illegal use.”
The Hayes family also asks that all videos from the Trump campaign featuring the song be taken down. Additionally, the letter requested an acknowledgment that the Hayes estate has not “authorized, endorsed or permitted” the use of the song.
The letter states that the $3m figure is “heavily discounted” considering the number of times the song was used. However, if the Hayes family has to proceed with litigation, they will demand damages of “$150,000 per use.”
Hayes’s son, Isaac Hayes III, posted the letter on his Instagram account. He also warned Donald Trump in a tweet on Saturday (August 10). He claimed Trump used the song at a rally in Montana despite requests not to do so.
“Donald Trump represents the worst in integrity and class with his disrespect and sexual abuse of Women and racist rhetoric,” he wrote. We will now deal with this very swiftly.”
He also reposted the tweet on Instagram, writing, “A musical performers art is a reflection of their soul, not a tool for promoting hatred or bigotry.”
In a follow-up video, Hayes III indicated the family has been asking Donald Trump not to use the song for two years. “Artists and their heirs have rights too,” he stated.
