Blueface is back at it again, this time instead of Chrisean Rock, Jaidyn Alexis is by his side as he confesses to alleged affairs with Megan Thee Stallion and Coi Leray.
During his second appearance on The Jason Lee Show, Blueface and Alexis discussed a number of topics including the California rapper’s mother’s attempts to matchmake him with Houston rap star Megan Thee Stallion. While rehashing the situation, Blueface slipped up and seemingly revealed he had an intimate encounter with Meg some years ago.
“I already been there done that,” Blueface said in part when asked about Meg. When Lee pressed Blueface about his comment, blatantly asking whether he had sexual intercourse with Meg, the “Thotiana” rapper denied before adding, “I might’ve got some head, a long time ago—Jaidyn you know about that.”
Blueface went on to also confirm he had also “been there done that” with Leray also while Alexis became visibly upset. Also, can anyone tell us what’s the deal with the black surgical gloves?
The wave of CBD and Delta-8 products has swept across the globe, offering natural alternatives to conventional pharmaceuticals which have cultivated intrigue amongst a vast audience. From a neighborhood health store to corporate boardrooms, these green solutions are making their mark.
What’s more fascinating is that prominent names from the music industry are being sparked by this trend. Capitalizing on their influence, many stars have embarked on ventures connected to CBD and Delta-8 products. Let’s delve into this captivating blend of rhythm and green therapy in this post.
The rise of CBD and Delta-8
Everybody’s buzzing about CBD and Delta-8 these days. You can’t avoid it – they’re popping up all over the place, from online shops to the corner store. So what’s the 411 on these products and why are they blowing up in popularity?
CBD (yeah, that stands for cannabidiol) comes straight from cannabis plants. This stuff is famous for helping out with everything from sleepless nights to crippling pain – without leaving you feeling stoned. Then, there’s Delta-8 THC which gives a bit of a buzz while still delivering those medicinal perks like CBD.
Sick and tired of heavy-duty prescription meds getting you down with their side effects? That’s where these green resources come into play. They’re giving folks an option that fits right into their everyday routine without any drama. Whether it’s your granny using CBD oil for her arthritis or your buddy munching on some Delta-8 edibles during break time at work for those nerves – you can bet these remedies are catching on big time across different crowds.
No surprise there, as they prove effective with nearly zero bad vibes compared to regular drugs. With ongoing research continually revealing more good news about their uses and benefits, it’s clear that CBD and Delta-8 are reshaping the landscape of health and wellness. Even skeptics are finding it hard not to sit up and take notice as testimonials roll in.
But here’s where things take an even more surprising turn; this green rush has caught the attention of the hip-hop world. We’re seeing power players from the scene stepping into this budding industry – and making some serious moves too. And why not? It’s fresh, exciting, and full of potential.
Hip-Hop’s Green Venture
Hip-hop has always been more than just a music genre. It’s about culture, innovation, and adapting to trends that resonate with its audience. Naturally then, as this green revolution of CBD and Delta-8 gained steam, it didn’t take long for hip-hop to catch the wave.
Now we’re seeing big names in the game investing their capital – and rep – in the market. These ain’t just endowments or detached business moves. By attaching their name to these products, artists do more than endorse; they give credibility, opening up these alternatives to a wider audience.
But why would prestigious artists risk venturing into such a contested space? Simple: They’ve seen firsthand the impact CBD and Delta-8 can have on people’s lives – from helping with creative processes (think writing lyrics or brainstorming beats) to supporting overall wellbeing. It’s a way for them to give back while doing good business.
Intriguingly enough, some are even creating unique blends that reflect their brand and personality – transforming fans’ experience of their product beyond mere consumption into more immersive interactions. But who exactly are these pioneering artists?
Snoop Dogg
When it comes to the intersection of hip hop and cannabis, Snoop Dogg is a pioneering figure. His product line, Leafs by Snoop, includes not only marijuana products but also ventures into the world of CBD offerings to delight fans and connoisseurs alike.
Soulja Boy
Known for his infectious beats, Soulja Boy adds another rhythm to the mix with his foray into CBD. Teaming up with Bespoke Extracts, he’s got his own line of CBD products on the market following years as an advocate for its benefits – creating fresh opportunities for fans and fellow users.
Wiz Khalifa
Khali-fa-la-blasting into the green market is Wiz with his brand Khalifa Kush Enterprises. Offering a range of cannabis products with a side-serving of select CBD products, Wiz caters for those curious about dipping their toes into this industry without fully investing in the THC effects.
RiFF RAFF
Fanning the flames of positive CBD advocacy, RiFF RAFF has joined forces with bioMDplus. More than just contributing a unique brand, he is also involved in education – aiming to make people aware of the versatility and benefits of CBD use.
Future
And then there’s Future. His strategy involves filing legal intent-to-use trademark applications to launch an expansive line-up ranging from vape pens to medicated oils under Evol – set to hit shelves shortly. This move showcases his understanding of the diverse consumer interests and desire for differentiated product choices.
Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre hasn’t launched his own line but instead backs Hemptiff’s existing range. The motive? Spreading awareness about these valuable products among a wider user base while steering clear of regulatory complications that come with launching fresh merchandise.
By aligning their names with these products, these trail-blazers are not just capitalizing on a trend but playing pivotal roles in demystifying CBD and Delta-8 in society – shining a brighter light on its potential every step of the way.
CitiLimitz is the newest boy group on the scene, and they’re here to bring back that feel-good, nostalgic R&B feeling we all know and love. The trio consists of three brothers from Chattanooga, Tennessee: 18-year-old Deshundre (aka Dre) and 17-year-old twins Amari (aka A.T) and Amarion (aka Marion). All members have been singing since the day they were born, and they can’t wait to showcase their vocals and talents to audiences all around the world.
Dre adds, “It’s more to life.”
The group was first discovered by Sound of Young America CEO Kevin Wales, best known for his success with multi-Platinum groups such as 112 and Jagged Edge. Just last year, Wales partnered with Max Gousse and Monica Payne of Artistry Records to sign CitiLimitz to Republic Records/UMG. In fact, Gousse plans to turn the boys into superstars — just like he did with Saweetie.
CitiLimitz’ debut single is titled “Say No More,” which was released in September. Produced by the legendary Tricky Stewart, the record serves as a teaser to their forthcoming debut album, with additional production from A-list producers such as Damon Thomas, Hitmaka, and Rico Love.
The guys are also stoked to be embarking on their first tour, Scream Tour 2024, alongside a slew of talented rising acts.
AllHipHop spoke with CitiLimitz for their first interview ever. Read below as we discuss being on The Ellen Show, signing to Artistry/Republic Records, working with Tricky Stewart on their debut single, their album, going on their first tour, and more!
AllHipHop: How would you guys describe your sound?
Marion: Me personally, I’m a soulful, reggae-type singer.
A.T: I sing most of the high stuff. I do a lot of the Sopranos notes basically.
Dre: Me, I’m the natural guy. Real fun.
Marion: As a group, it’s R&B, pop, Hip-Hop.
All: We try to do everything.
AllHipHop: Being from Chattanooga, Tennessee, what was that like growing up?
A.T: It’s not a good story, I could say that. We’re from a small, country town. It’s a lot of stuff going on down there. We love our city, but we try to stay away from all the craziness that is going on in Chattanooga.
All: We love our city to death.
AllHipHop: When did you guys fall in love with music?
A.T: We’ve been singing all our lives. We started off with gospel. That’s what our roots come from, singing gospel. Our grandfather’s a pastor, so we really learned from them.
Marion: Gospel singing, quartet music.
A.T: We really come from a gospel background, but we’ve been singing all our lives. Actually at first, I didn’t want to sing.
Marion: Great story, let me tell it. These two never wanted to sing. Mom and pops didn’t force them, but they’re like “it’d be great…” I’m the only one wanting to sing, they wanted to do sports. Basketball, football, things like that. Music’s always been in my heart.
A.T: Together, we’ve been singing as a group, as CitiLimitz for six years. In the beginning, I
didn’t want to sing.
AllHipHop: What happened that made you come around?
A.T: After we went on The Ellen Show in 2019, I was like, “Yeah, this is what I want to do. This is what I’m going to pursue.” That’s the first time I said yeah, I’ma do this.
AllHipHop: How did y’all end up on “The Ellen Show?”
Marion: Oh man. It’s a really long story, but I’ll make it short. Anthony Hamilton’s background singers, they formed an R&B group called The Hamiltones. They came to a local spot in Chattanooga, and we love The Hamiltones. Shout out to The Hamiltones. We ended up popping out to their show. We stay singing one of their songs “Best Friend.” My baby brother loves that song.
We were really finna go up there and just sing, but they saw us and they recognized us. They knew us from our old videos or going viral on the internet. They’re like. “Just wait. Come with us backstage after the show.” After the show, we went backstage and sang for them. Angela Rye from CNN, she posted on her page and it went viral. The producer from Ellen had called us the next day and asked us to be on the show.
At first, they told us we weren’t going to meet Ellen, so it was basically all a surprise. We were going to do a podcast, say, “We love Ellen,” and sing a little bit. But they surprised us in the crowd. It’s on the internet right now, y’all can check it out on YouTube.
AllHipHop: How was it being on television that young?
A.T: Man, it was scary for me. It was my first time being on TV. I didn’t know what to do. We had two minutes to learn the song. It was really stressful. I can only speak for myself. It was my first time ever being on a TV show, there was no time to learn anything. “Y’all gon’ do this interview here…”
Dre: They called the next day. We had to learn the song the same day.
Marion: They made us pick out five songs to send it to them, then they were going to pick out one.
Dre: I don’t even remember that, that’s crazy. [laughs]
AllHipHop: Why are you guys called CitiLimitz?
A.T: We want to get young children and people in general outside of their “city limits.” Although we love our city, it’s easy to get pulled into rough aspects of it.
Dre: There’s more to life than a box. It’s okay to hop out of that box.
Marion: It’s real.
AllHipHop: Talk about being discovered by Kevin Wales.
Marion: Man, it was crazy. It was great meeting him. We call him Unc now, that’s how great of a bond we have with this legendary [man]. This is a real life legend we are talking about.
Dre: Being with him and learning so much within two years…
A.T: Not even about the industry, but being a man. Growing up as a young man, all that. He’s a really great person.
Dre: He’s like another father figure.
Both: Yes, forreal.
Marion: He’ll take the clothes off his backs for us. Feed us, let us get a house. We’re really thankful for being with him and him taking us in. We really love him for that.
A.T: We had a manager we were working with, one of his best friends had inboxed our father. He was saying that Kevin wanted to work with us. My pops was communicating with him, but we were already in contract with another manager we were working with. After we got out of that, it’s been magic ever since.
AllHipHop: Congrats on signing to Artistry and Republic, that’s huge!
Dre: When we sat down, we were excited. It was our first deal.
A.T: It’s something we’ve really been dreaming about. It’s been a lot of times where people tell us that “this is finna happen, we gon’ get signed this time.” For six years they’ve been telling us, we just got signed last year in August. For me, it was a relief, because we’ve been turned down so much and lied to a lot.
Dre: My experience, I cried.
Marion: We were actually tricked.
Dre: Ooh, I remember that!
A.T: We go to LA, we go to Republic and we perform for them. She said she liked us and all that. We left the building and we sat in the car.
Dre: Hold on before all that, he was so nervous. He’s like, “did we do a good job?”
A.T: We’re sitting in the car with our head down, hoping we did a good job. They came to the car and said, “Y’all are signed to Republic Records!” We started crying from there.
Dre: It was amazing!
Marion: Beautiful moment.
A.T: One of the best moments of my life, literally. ‘Til this day, we thank y’all.
AllHipHop: Did you think you’d be signed this early?
A.T: No actually. When they told us that we had a meeting with Republic, we weren’t really excited about it because…
Marion: We’ve been let down so many times.
A.T: We’re like “okay, let’s just do it.” We weren’t really excited about it because every time we had a deal or had something coming up, it was always lies or we’d been turned down. We really weren’t excited about it.
Dre: Basically, it was unexpected.
All: Very unexpected.
AllHipHop: How was it linking with Tricky Stewart on your debut single, “Say No More”?
Marion: First of all, “Say No More”? Oh my god, it’s a banger. Working with another legend, another great man. One of the best producers in the game, if not the best producer in the game right now. Tricky Stewart, he worked on most of our whole album. We were down there from January 15th, for a whole month. We were going to two different studio sessions, from 12pm to 6am, every day for 30 days working hard on our album. Working with him, it’s fun and comfortable.
Dre: Working with Tricky Stewart is fun, but you gon’ work. You gon’ put in that work. He gets things through your head and makes it easy for you. It’s going to be hard work, but he’s going to butter it up and fix it up for you. Do everything gracefully, he’s a great producer.
A.T: It was fun working with him, an amazing experience. We’ll never forget it.
Marion: And make sure y’all stream “Say No More”!
AllHipHop: Did you learn anything from being in the studio with Tricky?
All: Of course.
Marion: When we came down here, we weren’t recording too much. Honestly, in the studio working, it helps you a lot. You learn a lot. It gets easier for you. After 10 minutes, we were knocking songs out.
Dre: We were doing two songs a day, three songs a day. Knocking them out. It got easier for us, it wasn’t really too long that we’ve been working hard.
AllHipHop: What can we expect from your album? You guys worked with a lot of big producers.
Marion: We have “Say No More.” We have a couple more songs like “Best Part of Me,” “Shout” we just recorded.
Dre: Man, this album is crazy!
Marion: Damon Thomas, he’s a producer for that. Another great producer, man. Both of them, Tricky Stewart and Damon Thomas, we call both of them Unc.
Dre: It’s like a big family. Everybody that we meet, it becomes a family. Everybody we meet: “you my bro. That’s my sister. That’s Unc.” Working with Damon Thomas is amazing.
Marion: It’s amazing, he’s a funny guy. When you do a song, he’s going to jump up and start dancing, doing all that.
A.T: We also got another song from Hitmaka, another big producer/artist. Whatever you like, it’s a magical album.
Dre: We got a lot of surprises for y’all, most definitely. Stay tuned, it’s coming. Once again, R&B, pop, and Hip Hop. In one album, we have everything.
AllHipHop: What does it mean to be opening on The Scream Tour?
A.T: We are so excited! We’re so excited to be on the Scream Tour. Once again, thank you to our people, our team for helping us out with this. Our first tour! It’s really big.
Marion: We’re the underdogs, so we can real life prove ourselves and show everybody we really them guys. When you’re looking out there, we them guys. We ready to do it.
Dre: We’re really looking forward to performing on The Scream Tour. We’ll be performing our single and a couple more songs from the album. Y’all come out there, get them tickets, turn up with us.
AllHipHop: Have you guys been rehearsing?
All: Yes, everyday.
Marion: Work out, getting our bodies right.
A.T: Forreal forreal. We’re getting prepared for it, so we’re going to be ready. Y’all come out, y’all gone love it.
AllHipHop: What do each of you bring to the table?
A.T: I bring the looks, talent, everything. I dress the best, I dance the best. I bring everything, they really my backup singers. That’s all that is, I’m really everything in one. [laughs]
Marion: I’m the laidback, the soulful… I’m trying to touch all the women. I’m trying to touch all the ladies. I’m trying to put that feeling in their soul.
Dre: I ain’t gotta say too much, you gon’ see for yourself. Come to the Scream Tour, y’all gon’ see.
AllHipHop: Any goals for yourselves?
A.T: My goal is to have longevity in the music business, that’s all. Longevity. Hopefully when I’m 30 years old, I don’t have to worry about anything else. I want to make it to where my grandkids ‘kids can be successful and won’t have to worry about anything. That’s my goal.
Marion: My goal is same with him, longevity, but I want to real life touch the world. I want this group to touch the world. I want to bring back that passion, that type of crying. Like Michael Jackson, I want this group to bring that back to the world.
Dre: They basically said everything. I feel like we can really take over the world, it’s going to happen. As long as we keep God first, it’s going to happen.
The Broward County State Attorney’s Office found a new prosecutor for YNW Melly’s double murder case. Assistant State Attorney Alixandra Buckelew revealed her assignment to the case at a court hearing on Tuesday (October 17).
According to the Miami Herald, Buckelew previously worked on the XXXTentacion murder case. She was one of the prosecutors who secured convictions of XXXTentacion’s killers.
Buckelew requested more time to become familiar with YNW Melly’s case at Tuesday’s hearing. The defense pushed back against any more delays, citing their client’s right to a speedy trial.
The Broward County State Attorney’s Office had to recruit Buckelew after a Florida judge removed former lead prosecutor Kristine Bradley from YNW Melly’s case. Judge John Murphy refused to let Bradley stay on the case due to concerns about her getting called as a witness in the retrial.
YNW Melly’s lawyers convinced Judge Murphy to remove Bradley by accusing the Broward County State Attorney’s Office of prosecutorial misconduct. The defense hoped the judge would dismiss their client’s case entirely but considered Bradley’s recusal to be a victory.
“While we believe that a mistrial and full dismissal is the appropriate course of action, we’re gratified the court did not permit Ms. Bradley to continue as lead prosecutor,” attorney Raven Liberty said. “We will let the rarity of this kind of decision by the court speak for itself.”
YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, was tried for murder over the summer. Prosecutors accuse him of killing his friends YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in 2018. The rapper’s first trial ended with a hung jury.
Jury selection for YNW Melly’s retrial is scheduled to begin on Wednesday (October 18). The process is expected to take several weeks.
YNW Melly has remained in jail since his 2019 arrest. He maintains his innocence.
Blueface has joined the LGBTQIA conversation, stating on Jason Lee’s self-titled podcast that “being gay is a choice.” Lee dropped a clip of the episode, where the rapper appears with his childhood sweetheart, Jaidyn Alexis.
The Instagram caption reads, “EXCLUSIVE TEA: I’ve been working on building my own network and all new original content at @hollywoodunlocked so I’ve started bringing all my content in house starting with the @jasonleeshow! Season 2 premiere starts this week with @bluefasebabyy and @officialjaidynalexxis !”
During the conversation, the Hollywood Unlocked host asked Blueface what he would do if his son is gay. Without hesitation, the controversial West Coast rapper said he believes people choose to be gay. Lee promptly says that’s true for some people but not all.
The clip also shows Lee asking Alexis why she stays with Blueface, especially with Chrisean Rock in the picture. The full episode arrives on Wednesday (October 18).
T.I. and Tiny Harris have been embroiled in a legal battle with a former friend, Sabrina Peterson, for years. But according to Rolling Stone, the famous couple just scored a major victory against Peterson. As reporter Nancy Dillion explained in a tweet fired off Tuesday (October 17), “In a loss for Sabrina Peterson, judge ruled Tuesday she must pay T.I. and Tiny a whopping $96,703 to cover their legal bills in getting 5 of the 7 claims in Peterson’s original lawsuit dismissed T.I. and Tiny wanted $116,902. Peterson argued no fees should be granted.”
UPDATE: In a loss for Sabrina Peterson, judge ruled Tuesday she must pay T.I. and Tiny a whopping $96,703 to cover their legal bills in getting 5 of the 7 claims in Peterson’s original lawsuit dismissed
T.I. and Tiny wanted $116,902. Peterson argued no fees should be granted https://t.co/UvZ3CS8rL5
While that’s good news for the Harris family, they still have two other cases to fight. On Monday (October 16), T.I. and Tiny finally filed their answer to Peterson’s 2021 defamation lawsuit, claiming they were being truthful and had “no malice” when they branded their assault accuser a liar. Peterson accused T.I. and Tiny of harming her reputation when they denied the Hustle Gang founder once held a gun to her head and subjected women to sexual and physical abuse.
The couple reportedly waited to respond because it was only in June that California’s 2nd Appellate District “spiked” five of Peterson’s seven causes of action, leaving only defamation and invasion of privacy. The court rejected claims for intentional and negligent.
In Peterson’s complaint, she claimed Tip held a gun to her head and said, “B####, I’ll kill you” after she got into an argument with his assistant. She posted about the alleged assault on her Instagram account in January 2021 and also shared video and screen shots purportedly showing other Atlanta women accusing them of sexual and physical abuse.
T.I., Tiny and Shekinah Jones Anderson, another friend, initially responded to Peterson through social media. Tiny’s post included a photo of T.I. posing with Peterson’s 8-year-old son. She wrote in the caption, “Hold up. So you want your abuser to train your sons? He was just uncle 2 years ago… now when did you say my husband assaulted you? Did you change your mind or change it back? What’s up wit you today Pooh?… You strange. Everybody know you been special.”
Just a few days later, T.I. and Tiny posted a joint statement denying Peterson’s claims. Tip then shared an Instagram video that went viral.
“Whatever we ever have done has been done with consensual adults who into what we into and like what we like,” he said at the time. “We want something, we know exactly where to go to get it. We ain’t never forced nobody, we ain’t never drugged nobody against their will. We ain’t never held nobody against their will. We never made nobody do anything. We never trafficked anything. Well, sexually traffic, anything. I ain’t ever raped nobody.”
Peterson claimed she was “inundated with harassing and threatening Instagram messages” following their remarks. She said the couple’s denials caused Peterson “to be shunned by clients” and exposed her to “hatred, ridicule, and contempt.”
But T.I. and Tiny remained defiant, saying, “tTe alleged defamatory statements attributed to defendants are true and/or substantially true. There was no malice conveyed by the publication of the allegedly defamatory statements and plaintiff is accordingly barred from recovery.”
Fat Joe is a multi-platinum selling-rapper behind hits such as “All the Way Up” and “Lean Back,” but he’s also helped bolster the careers of DJ Khaled, Remy Ma and Big Pun. Now, the businessman is lending his support to Roc Nation as they make their bid to build a casino in the center of Times Square.
As previously reported, Jay-Z and Roc Nation are part of a team interested in opening New York City’s first casino in the old MTV building located at 1515 Broadway.
The Roc, SL Green and Caesars Entertainment, who started their bids in 2022, are going against half a dozen other developers who’ve also submitted proposals.
Award-winning rapper Fat Joe has joined the effort to bring a casino to Times Square.https://t.co/CLs3kqaiXm
There’s been push back against the bid because many think it will ruin the city and make it less “family friendly.” Earlier this year, representatives from Roc Nation argued nothing could be further from the truth, explaining they would be corporately responsible for bringing $115 million to “diverse theater programs” in its bid to open Caesars Palace Times Square.
Jay-Z’s company also claimed the casino would help mass transit, protect the culture of Broadway and invest in sanitation to clean up the busy area. According to PIX 11, Fat Joe has joined the campaign to help Roc Nation secure the bid by going around Hell’s Kitchen, the residential neighborhood right next to Times Square, to persuade some of the residents to advocate for the Roc.
He told them not only would it benefit the big businesses on 42nd Street but also revitalize the community and bring in hundreds of jobs. He brought free food and flyers that said “It’s Time, Times Square” to Manhattan Plaza, an apartment building on 43rd and 9th.
The Terror Squad leader said if Roc Nation gets the casino option, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts will be in full effect.
“You’ll have Black and Brown leadership,” he promised, adding, “ready to take care of all the arts” and “give hundreds of jobs out in this community”.
He also reminded them that if they don’t support the people of color, the Great White Way will stay the same: “That’s the same people who’ve owned it for 150 years.”
Not everyone appreciated the move nor the casino proposal. Aleta LaFargue, the president of the Tenants’ Association, called the casino a “predatory” move and would “do nothing but harm to our community” per W42st.com. She’s urging for people to not sign up to support it.
“How could you simultaneously invite members of the community and surprise us?” she asked. “This has most definitely been a surprise attack. As you can see, our block is filled up with people with signature clipboards, with little iPads, asking for people to sign, and then handing them flyers that say how they’re going to revitalize your community. When people think of Times Square, they don’t realize that it’s adjacent to a residential area where the people are really in jeopardy of falling prey to the predatory business that a casino is. My family is from Atlantic City, and so I know very well what the methods of casinos are, and they are not to revitalize the communities that surround them.”
But there’s a reason Roc Nation came with dinner and lunch for the residents of the 1,689-apartment complex—it reflects culture and community.
“From our perspective, the most important thing is the opportunity to break bread with people and answer questions,” Roc Nation’s Angela Rye said. “I know that when you have a conversation where people have strong opinions without breaking bread, it gets a lot more contentious and we don’t want that. We want to invite people in to receive feedback, whether it’s positive or negative or indifferent.
“Alicia Keys is a part of the Roc Nation family and she actually grew up in Manhattan Plaza. We’ve learned about this building and the incredible ways in which they’ve built and established a community. It was a place where we knew we had to come.”
In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, East St. Louis rapper J Traxx, has defied all odds after surviving a life-threatening incident. Shot in the head by an AR-15 but emerging stronger, J Traxx is making a triumphant return to the music scene with an electrifying new single dubbed, “All She Do Is Shake” featuring viral rap sensation Sexyy Red
“Getting shot in the head with an AR 15 was unexpected, it came out of nowhere, but it changed my thought patterns,” J Traxx explained.
“I want to do it for the benefit of others bettering themselves. I love God first and I want to repopulate the earth with great energy. I have to sacrifice myself by doing certain songs and then I’m gonna open up once I get to the next level. This will open their ears.”
“Born and raised out of East St. Louis, Illinois moving forward in my career I’m inspired to show the world that I’m talented and can rap and sing. I was playing piano at like 8 or 9,” J Traxx explained. “I love the idea that I was able to impress my mother. Entertaining her and I did it for her and when I got better at it I transferred my energy to another light. I started doing shows, trying to do radio, video, movies. I got on radio and TV and I went to venues around the city and Missouri”
Now, J Traxx is back ready to showcase his indomitable spirit and comedic side in his latest release. The new single, which features the chart-topping female rap sensation Sexyy Red, promises to be a game-changer for his hometown, showing Sexy Red is still tied into the city. With hard-hitting beats, meaningful lyrics, and the undeniable chemistry between the two artists, the track is set to captivate audiences worldwide.
“I’ve been through a lot, and this journey has only made me stronger. I want to share my story and inspire others to overcome their challenges,” said J Traxx. “But first I’m teaming up with Sexyy Red on this track which was a dream come true, I can’t wait for my fans to hear what we’ve created together.”
Sexyy Red, who took the internet by storm with her raunchy viral hits and unapologetic style, ushers in a comeback but also joins J Traxx in his unwavering commitment to his art and his fans. The track is a testament to the rapper’s ability to turn adversity into artistry, inspiring others to rise above their circumstances and pursue their dreams.
J Traxx fans can expect an accompanying animated music video for the single, which is set to release at a future date. The video, directed by , promises to be visually entertaining and complementing the song’s humous lyrics and infectious energy.
In the world of entertainment, Drake has always been a hot topic, and lately, he’s got tongues wagging for a multitude of reasons. From his personal life to his stance on global issues, the Canadian superstar seems to be making headlines at every turn. But, we’re not here to discuss his son or his silence on the Israel and Palestine situation. Instead, we’ve got our ears tuned to something that’s got fans and critics alike buzzing – Drake’s evolving musical style. Hmmmmmmm…
Drizzy seems to be shifting gears, and it’s leaving some of his die-hard fans wondering if he’ll ever return to full-time rapping. In a surprising twist, Drake’s latest album, For All TheDogs, took an unexpected turn, steering away from his rap roots. The initial songs teased fans with the prospect of a classic rap album, but as the record played on, it became clear that it was filled with lots of singing.
This unexpected musical choice left a few folks feeling disappointed, especially those who were eager to see him deliver some classic Hip-Hop during this 50th year of the genre’s celebration. Even the track “Virginia Beach,” which many thought would bring back the classic Drake, turned out to be a singing love ballad.
The question on everyone’s lips is “Why is Drake toying with our emotions like this?” While I can’t ask the man himself, I have gathered some insight into what might be driving his musical choices. According to one of my sources, it all comes down to business.
Apparently, it doesn’t make the best business sense for Drake to continue rapping exclusively. Hip-Hop is the number 1 musical genre, but his appeal extends far beyond the rap community. The ladies seem to be particularly smitten with his singing and that translates into even greater sales and success.
There’s also a theory floating around that it’s getting increasingly tough to compete in the Hip-Hop world if you’re primarily a rapper. The game has evolved with strict standards and rules, and if you don’t measure up with your bars, you might end up looking like a chump. So Drake, pops in – talks his sh#t and goes back to singing! Drake’s rap skills are nothing to scoff at, it’s still a tough field to dominate, especially with artists like Nick Grant and J. Cole flexing their lyrical muscles. In fact, it’s worth noting that J. Cole (fill in the blank) Drake on his own album.
So, whether you’re a fan of Drake’s rap or singing, one thing’s for sure: he’s got us all talking. And – like it or not – we’ll be eagerly awaiting his next move.
Jada Pinkett Smith believes she and her estranged husband, Will Smith, will live together again “eventually.”
While speaking to The Times, the Gotham actress revealed that she may move back in with Will to “take care of him” when he’s older.
“I think eventually we will (live together again). I really do,” Jada Pinkett Smith told the outlet. “Will’s getting old. I’m staying quite young, but it’s getting apparent to me that he’s gonna need someone to take care of him.”
Will and Jada married in 1997. In Jada’s upcoming memoir, titled “Worthy,” the actress revealed that they had been secretly separated for seven years. She currently lives in her own house nearby to Will’s in Calabasas, California.
The “Girls Trip” star explained in her interview that she was “adamantly against divorce” because it “doesn’t feel right” for them.
“Will and I got married at an early age and we were able to make some beautiful things and some not so beautiful things,” she said. “We got to a place where we had to go our separate ways in order to break from some of those more immature fantasies of what being married was about.”
Jada Pinkett Smith continued, “Bear in mind, when we had that separation in 2016 the goal was to divorce, but divorce just didn’t feel right for either of us. We don’t know why. But here we are.”
She added that she wasn’t dating anyone else, as Will was still her “focus” and her “dynamic with him is her greatest teacher in terms of healing.”
The estranged couple share two children together: 25-year-old Jaden and 22-year-old Willow. Will also shares 30-year-old son Trey with his ex-wife Sheree Zampino.
50 Cent has taken to social media to poke fun at Diddy after his name re-emerged in connection to the murder of Tupac Shakur. The Bad Boy mogul was identified by Keefe D as someone who put a bag on the rap legend’s head.
Diddy supposedly denied the claim, telling Tupac Shakur’s brother Mopreme “sometime in the 2000s” his hands were clean. But 50 Cent is relentlessly teasing him about the alleged body anyway.
In his most recent post, he shared the last picture of ‘Pac before he was shot in the car with Suge Knight. Jada Pinkett Smith is superimposed in the flick. He wrote in the caption, “Thug Life, Jada in New York looking for puffy. LOL you think you gonna get away with this [ninja emoji].”
Fans responded in the comments saying what we all know, “This dude is the best at being the worst.”
50 Cent has been on Diddy’s neck since Keefe D’s arrest for his alleged involvement in Tupac Shakur’s murder. As he said on October 10, “I hate when they leave me to talk because I always say the wrong thing. Last time they left me I said something about Puffy.”
“I got to stop doing that kinda s###, I been talking to a therapist to try to help me with the s### I be saying. I say crazy s### out my mouth for no reason,” the rapper continued as he walked back and forth on the stage during a recent “The Final Lap” tour performance. “Oh wait … Maybe I said that s### about Puffy because he got 2Pac killed.”
50 Cent On Stage Saying He Doesn't Like P Diddy Because He Put The Hit On Tupac After Keefe D Confession pic.twitter.com/2fnpWYtdL5
The South Jamaica, Queens native then posted a clip of Keefe D saying Diddy stopped his money from coming in. The caption read, “LMAO Brother Love, show some love. Damn should have just sent this fool a few dollars.”
After facing a significant legal setback in a conspiracy trial, Pras Michel, a foundational member of the legendary hip-hop group Fugees, is gearing up for a renewed legal battle.
Pras wants a new trial, claiming his old attorney, David Kenner, tanked his case by using experimental AI to draft closing arguments, which resulted in him being convicted of 10 criminal counts, including conspiracy, witness tampering, and failing to register as an agent of China.
Pras was accused of aiding Malaysian entrepreneur Jho Low in his attempts to wield political clout in the United States.
The charges against Pras were severe, painting a narrative of political maneuvering in exchange for $100 million. The courtroom drama spanned several weeks and was punctuated by testimonies from notable figures such as Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and the former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Pras is attempting to clear his name and has aligned with the powerful law firm, ArentFox Schiff LLP, in his endeavor to argue for a new trial.
This team boasts the expertise of Peter Zeidenberg, a renowned civil rights advocate, former US Senator Doug Jones, and Scott Peeler, Pras’s publicist Erica Dumas revealed. Their collective experience navigating intricate legal landscapes, especially in government probes and criminal defense, makes them a formidable ally for Pras in his pursuit of justice.
The new legal team claims Pras has grounds for a new trial since Kenner, who has represented artists like Suge Knight, Tory Lanez and others, used an experimental AI program to write the closing argument during Pras’ trial.
Apparently, Kenner was not shy about using the technology.
“We also found evidence indicating that this was true. Specifically, we identified a press release issued by a company called EyeLevel after the trial that stated: ‘EyeLevel.AI’s litigation assistance technology made history last week, becoming the first use of generative AI in a federal trial. The case involved Pras Michel, a former member of the Hip-Hop band The Fugees, who was on trial for international fraud charges,” Pras’ legal team argued.
“It’s unconscionable that Mr. Kenner allegedly used A.I. to draft his closing arguments,” Dumas said.
Kenner boasted that EyeLevel’s AI turned “hours or days” of his legal work into “seconds.” Pras says that Kenner desperately needed the help of AI because the lawyer and his team were unprepared for closing arguments.
To make matters worse, Kenner apparently has a financial stake in EyeLevel.AI, which was not disclosed to the rapper.
Pras feels like he was cheated, according to his reps, especially given the magnitude of the allegations against him and the fact that he is facing up to 20 years in prison.
For the thirteenth time in his career, Drake has the most popular song in America. The Canadian’s Tay Keith-produced “First Person Shooter” featuring J. Cole debuted at No. 1 on this week’s Hot 100 chart.
Drake moved into a tie with the late King of Pop Micheal Jackson for most Number Ones on the Hot 100 for male soloists. The For All the Dogs album creator now only trails Rihanna (14), Mariah Carey (19), and The Beatles (20) on the all-time list.
“Being [a part] of [a] history-breaking Michael Jackson record for most Hot 100 #1s is insane dawg,” tweeted Tay Keith on October 16. He previously reached the pinnacle of that Billboard chart with Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” featuring Drakein 2018 and Drake’s “Jimmy Cooks” featuring 21 Savagein 2022.
Being apart of history breaking michael jackson record for most hot100 #1s is insane dawg
In addition to working with Drake, 2023 also saw Tay Keith produce “Pound Town” by rising Hip-Hop star Sexyy Red. Recent songs by Westside Gunn and Offset also included beats crafted by the Middle Tennessee State University graduate.
“Facts, I went crazy this year hopefully a Grammy this time🤦🏾♂️🔥,” posted Keith in response to a fan celebrating the 27-year-old Memphis native’s production run over the last several months.
Tay Keith (born Brytavious Chambers) scored one official Grammy nomination at the 61st ceremony in 2019 for his contribution to “Sicko Mode.” However, the golden gramophone for Best Rap Song went to Drake’s “God’s Plan” that year.
Well-known record producer Southside found himself in the social media hot seat over the last twenty-four hours. Some people took issue with Southside and G Herbo’s behavior on Funny Marco’s podcast.
The awkward exchange on Funny Marco’s Open Thoughts show between the Swervo album creators and the comedian caused outrage online. Marco then addressed the situation in a Facebook post.
“I understand a lot of y’all mad about the interview,” wrote Funny Marco. He continued, “I was upset while it was going on but I understand I got a job to do & one thing about me [is] I respect people on my show. I didn’t want to match [their] energy.”
He added, “It’s so many L’s I took on my journey I wish I could show I don’t hide anything. So I feel it was only right to put the episode out myself. And just learn from that episode & move on. Thank [you to those] who support me, it’s a mindset thing.”
During the Open Thoughts interview, G Herbo repeatedly tells Funny Marco to “shut the f### up” and calls him “goofy” more than once. The host later claimed the Herbo and Southside broke his $30,000 watch.
Southside responded to the backlash in a video posted online. The co-founder of the 808 Mafia production/songwriting team called out Funny Marco, apologized to the podcaster and shaded him for supposedly having a fake watch.
“That n#### wasn’t scared. If you were scared, I can’t help how your mama raised you n#####,” stated Southside on Instagram Live. “This is why I stay off this s### because no matter what it is n##### make me the bad guy.”
The “Who Run It (Remix)” beatmaker added, “If he was uncomfortable, it’s like, alright, damn Marco. We’re sorry. We didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable but you’re a b####-ass n####. Stay away from me. Moral of the story.”
Southside also said, “Marco, I got a watch right now you can come get. I got a new watch for you, bro. Call me, I got something for you right now. And it’s real cause that s### I threw wasn’t real. That watch was fake. It wasn’t a real watch. That s### was fake as f###.”
Alicia Keys found herself in hot water this week, with the 15x-Grammy winner’s recent social media activity causing some backlash on the internet.
“What would u do if you weren’t afraid of anything???” Alicia Keys’s caption read on the now-deleted Instagram post. “Tell me your truth… I’ve had my eyes on paragliding.”
The reference to “paragliding” led to many commenters accusing Alicia Keys of promoting antisemitism and tacitly showing support for Hamas, the militant group based in the Gaza Strip that orchestrated the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel.
Part of the Hamas assault included the use of motorized paragliders. At least 1,400 Israelis died as a result of the coordinated offensive that also targeted the Supernova Sukkot Gathering, which took place approximately three miles from the Gaza–Israel border.
Alicia Keys returned to Instagram to address the negative reactions to her previous “paragliding” message. According to the recording artist, she didn’t intend to show support for Hamas or spew any antisemitic rhetoric.
“The post I shared earlier was COMPLETELY unrelated in any way to the recent devastating loss of innocent lives,” Keys wrote on her Instagram Story. “My heart has been breaking… I pray for and stand for peace.”
Since the outbreak of violence between Hamas and Isreal on October 7, the conflict has become a touchy subject for celebrities. For example, Jewish rapper Drake faced criticism for not speaking out. However, his father, Dennis Graham, argued Drake made the right decision to remain quiet on the topic.
According to reports, the combined Israeli and Palestinian death toll has surpassed 4,000 people. There’s also significant concern about mounting civilian casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza following Israel’s air strikes and blockade of the area. U.S. President Joe Biden will visit the region on Wednesday (October 18).
It appears the award-winning Red Table Talk will return next year. Worthy author Jada Pinkett Smith’s headline-generating talk show will need to find a new broadcast home before new episodes start to air.
Red Table Talk launched on Facebook Watch in May 2018 and ran on the social media platform for five seasons. Willow Smith, Jada’s daughter, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris, Jada’s mother, served as co-hosts for the program.
Jada Pinkett Smith recently revealed Red Table Talk will be back. The star of cult classic films such as Menace II Society and Set It Off informed her fans to be on the lookout for a rebooted Red Table Talk in 2024.
“The Red Table is coming back. We are in the works of a situation right now. So next year,” declared Jada Pinkett Smith during a livestream on TalkShopLive. “We could not do the red table while I was writing this book and while Willow was on her music journey.”
Numerous celebrities appeared on Red Table Talk during the show’s five-year run. The guest list included Gabrielle Union, Tiffany Haddish, Kid Cudi, Wale, Jordyn Woods, Common, T.I., Snoop Dogg, Lauren London, Ice Cube, Bobby Brown, Kevin Hart, Queen Latifah, Fat Joe, and others.
“Jada Brings Herself to the Table” became one of the most-watched episodes of Red Table Talk (39 million views). That installment featured Jada Pinkett Smith and her husband, Will Smith, addressing Jada’s infamous “entanglement” with R&B singer August Alsina.
Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice teamed up twice this year on two different songs. Both “Princess Diana” and “Barbie World” peaked in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10 region.
Ice Spice is clearly a fan of Nicki Minaj. The 23-year-old newcomer solidified her position as a Barb by praising Minaj’s debut studio LP while appearing on Complex‘s “GOAT Talk” series.
“Princess Diana” and “Barbie World” producer Ephrem “RIOTUSA” Lopez joined Ice Spice on the digital show. When RIOTUSA suggested Spice’s GOAT album was Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday, the Bronx native agreed.
Later in the conversation, Spice also named “Win Again” as Nicki Minaj’s greatest song of all time. That track lives on the deluxe edition of 2014’s The Pinkprint album. Not surprisingly, RIOTUSA put over the “Barbie World” collaboration.
Pink Friday dropped in November 2010. Nicki Minaj’s first official album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, selling 375,000 copies in its first week. The project eventually peaked at No. 1 in its eleventh week on the chart.
Ice Spice continues to make big moves in the entertainment industry. The New Yorker born Isis Gaston recently served as the musical guest on the season 49 premiere of Saturday Night Live. She performed “In Ha Mood” and “Pretty Girl” with Rema.
“In Ha Mood” lives on the Like..? EP. That project also hosts Spice’s breakout hit “Munch (Feelin’ U)” as well as the Nicki Minaj-assisted “Princess Diana” single. Like..? opened at No. 37 on the Billboard 200 with 15,000 album-equivalent units.
U.K rap pioneer Ghetts is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated upcoming album On Purpose, With Purpose.
The East-London rapper shared a teaser for the project on social media, revealing the artwork created by British-Nigerian designer and artist Olaolu Slawn.
Ghetts also shared a series of cryptic posts on Instagram announcing two upcoming events in London and Manchester. The first, posted Sunday (October 14), reads: “We are in a time where people believe anything but the truth.”
Others seemingly address cancel culture and social dilemmas. “Real G’s don’t participate in gender wars,” and “Sarah’s dad hates Black’s but her baby’s mixed race.”
In the most recent message shared today (October 17), Ghetts notes, “Cancel culture wanna scare us with their fake rage, but if you can read the room we’re on the same page.”
Called Walk With Purpose, the events are scheduled to go down in London and Manchester later this month.
“I really wanna broadcast sometimes, but I feel like what I’m thinking is very valuable and may be lost amongst the noise,” Giggs notes in the event description. “So is this a march or is it just myself and a few like-minded individuals putting what I would tweet on the streets? If you attend, please wear black.”
The project, set to be his fourth studio album, follows the release of his 2021 critically acclaimed offering, Conflict of Interest. The project MOBO Award-winning LP debuted at No. 2 on the official U.K. Top 100 chart and No.1 on the U.K. Hip Hop and R&B Charts.
Boosie Badazz is on the receiving end of social media backlash again over his comments about fathers “pushing” their teenage sons to have sex with women to prevent them from becoming transgender.
The “Wipe Me Down” hitmaker is an outspoken critic of certain members of the LGBT community. His past controversies include calling Lil Nas X a homophobic slur and Dwyane Wade for accepting his underage, transgender daughter, Zaya Wade.
In a clip from a recent interview on The Danza Project, Boosie doubled down on his previous comments about encouraging teen boys to have sex before the age of 16 to prevent them from straying “that way.”
The host commented on schools pushing a “lie” that there are more than two genders.
“As a father, we gotta be more hands-on,” Boosie replied. “We gotta be more hands-on with raising our kids and letting ’em know what’s right”
Boosie continued, “By the time they’re 16, they gotta be pushing P.” By the time they’re 15, you gotta send them to the movies with the girls. They’re gonna get blinded by what they see on TV and things like that. If we just let them watch what everyone’s doing, they’re gonna stray that way.”
Social Media Reacts To Boosie’s “Controversial “Pushing P” Comments
Clips of the interview circulated online, with some commenters calling Boosie’s advice criminal.
“This is literally molesting ya kids wth going on,” one person wrote on Instagram.
“So we just gone act like he didnt just admit to a CRIME ???????????????,” another user commented. “This yall fav promoting predator, molesting actions but yall gone act like its okay though cause its straight activites and the black community is only against LGBTQ.”
Elsewhere during the interview, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana native also claimed he once turned down “a quarter-million to go to perform at LGBT community,” event.
“Companies don’t wanna mess with me for the things I speak about. It’s a lot of losses and it’s a lot of gains also. But I’m not being real for money,” Boosie shared. “If that’s the case, I can sell my soul for anything.”
In the past, Boosie has admitted to arranging for adult women to perform sex acts on his 16 year old son and has come under fire for sexualzing his sons.
Bow Wow is calling on record labels to bring back artist development, accusing execs of pushing “subpar” artists before they’re ready.
The rapper and actor took to social media Monday in a lengthy rant against the labels.
“Can we please bring back artist development at these labels,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Do these labels even care about these artist? Yall be throwing them on platforms knowing they not ready.”
Bow Wow then compared the music industry to boxing, suggesting labels should prepare artists to ready them for the industry.
“A boxer is trained and taught before battle,” he added. ”We just keep throwing these subpar ass artist out here with no proper teaching.”
Can we please bring back artist development at these labels…. Do these labels even care about these artist? Yall be throwing them on platforms knowing they not ready. A boxer is trained and taught before battle. We just keep throwing these subpar ass artist out here with no…
The “Ain’t Thinkin’ ‘Bout You” hitmaker continued, ” They cant talk. I don’t understand wtf they saying. Be dry as hell in interviews. Yall know i take the stage serious! I dont even wanna get on they stage presence. Rapping over vocals s### is sloppy out here man. We gotta clean this s### up. Get better or get tf out the way.”
According to Bow Wow, labels are pushing artists, but not the ones deserving of a shot.
“Its too many real ones out here on the come up like symba west side boogie,” he continued. “i can name so many more lady london, lola like new artist that GOT IT! who deserve the push… but instead … man im done even speaking on it haha s### be getting me hot.”
He also called for labels to ”Stop pushing that bs on us!” before warning, “fans are waking up and hip hop is about to change for the better.”
Check out Bow Wow’s comments on artist development below.
They cant talk. I don’t understand wtf they saying. Be dry as hell in interviews. Yall know i take the stage serious! I dont even wanna get on they stage presence. Rapping over vocals s### is sloppy out here man. We gotta clean this s### up. Get better or get tf out the way.
Its too many real ones out here on the come up like symba west side boogie i can name so many more lady london, lola like new artist that GOT IT! who deserve the push… but instead … man im done even speaking on it haha s### be getting me hot.
