DJ Envy’s former business partner Cesar Pina entered plea deal negotiations in an investment fraud case. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Judge Leda Dunn Wettre ordered a continuance to allow prosecutors more time to work out a deal with Pina on Monday (April 29).
“Plea negotiations are currently in progress, and both the United States and the defendant desire additional time to negotiate a plea agreement, which would render grand jury proceedings and a trial in this matter unnecessary,” the order noted. “Thus, the ends of justice served by granting the continuance and preventing any further non-excludable days from passing … outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial.”
Pina was arrested for running a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme in 2023. He was charged by complaint with one count of wire fraud.
Prosecutors accused Pina of defrauding dozens of investors of millions of dollars. Authorities said he used DJ Envy’s celebrity status to promote real estate ventures controlled by Pina, who started accepting investments from victims in 2017.
“We allege Pina offered a ridiculously high rate of return to investors, then took the millions he got and invested it in himself,” the FBI’s James E. Dennehy said. “History has proven time and again, Ponzi schemes don’t work. The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow eventually runs out. Investors take note – it’s your money, don’t let them steal it.”
DJ Envy was never charged in connection to the investment scam. He denied any wrongdoing.
“Cesar, if he took money, I wasn’t privy to it, nor did I even know,” DJ Envy said. “But I do understand how people feel if they did give him money because I gave him a lot of money that I didn’t see a dollar of return. For anyone to say I was involved, that is totally not true.”
Last year, Pina was released on a $1 million bond. He faces up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud.
Benzino’s apparent quest to become the first Hip-Hop figure to be awarded with boxing’s Golden Gloves honor has clipped 50 Cent in its path to glory in the ring.
During a recent podcast appearance, Benzino appeared to pick up where Stevie J left off last month, when he challenged 50 Cent to a boxing match in response to the G-Unit mogul trolling him amid his implication in Diddy’s sexual assault lawsuit.
While Benzino and 50 Cent don’t necessarily have any major beef, it didn’t appear to deter the former co-owner of The Source from pointing out why he feels he’s the more formidable fighter.
“Being big don’t mean nothing in boxing, history has shown us that,” Benzino said. “50’s been shot in the face before so that counts. He had to get reconstructive surgery; he’s not gonna be able to take any old punch in his face.”
He added, “If we were to box in a boxing match and I were to train for a couple months, hell yeah I could box 50. I’m gonna pick me every time.”
Benzino’s argument that he could put the beats on 50 Cent isn’t completely delusional, considering he won his Official Celebrity Boxing bout against Mark Rizzoti in 2022. And he literally knocked bro out, so 50 Cent and Eminem might want to think twice before entertaining a match with Benzino.
Kendrick Lamar unleashed his Drake diss track “Euphoria” on Tuesday (April 30). The song added more drama to Kendrick and Drake’s already contentious battle with pointed attacks against Drizzy.
“His daddy a killer, he wanna be junior, they must’ve forgot the s### that they done/Dementia must run in his family, but let it get shaky/I park your son”
Kendrick’s diss track kicked into high gear close to the two-minute mark with shots at Drake’s family. K. Dot delivered a slick reference to Parkinson’s Disease.
“There’s no accent you can sell me/Yeah, Cole and Aubrey know I’m a selfish n####/The crown is heavy, huh/I pray they my real friends, if not, I’m YNW Melly”
Kendrick threw a jab at Drake’s penchant for using a variety of accents and added a vicious nod to YNW Melly for good measure. Melly is accused of murdering his two friends in 2018.
“We hate the b###### you f###, ’cause they confuse themselves with real women/And notice, I said ‘We,’ it’s not just me, I’m what the culture feelin’/How many more fairytale stories ’bout your life ’til we had enough?/How many more Black features ’til you finally feel that you Black enough/I like Drake with the melodies, I don’t like Drake when he act tough/You gon’ make a n#### bring back Puff, let me see if Chubbs really crash something”
Kendrick positioned himself as the voice of the culture in his critiques of Drake. K. Dot also joined Rick Ross in questioning Drake’s Blackness while throwing in a reference to a past incident in which Diddy punched Drake.
“Surprised you wanted that feature request/You know that we got some s### to address/I even hate when you say the word ‘n####,’ but that’s just me, I guess/Some s### just cringeworthy, you ain’t even gotta be diva I guess”
Kendrick revealed Drake’s past request for a collaboration, providing another intriguing detail about their complicated history.
“I’m knowin’ they call you The Boy, but where is a man? ‘Cause I ain’t see him yet/Matter of fact, I ain’t even bleed him yet, can I bleed him? Bet/When I see you stand by Sexyy Red, I believe you see two bad b######/I believe you don’t like women, that’s real competition, you might pop ass with ’em”
Kendrick mocked Drake’s association with Sexyy Red to question the Canadian star’s manhood. And depending on your interpretation, K. Dot’s lines can be seen as jabs at Drizzy’s misogyny or sexuality.
“Let’s speak on percentage, show me your splits/I make sure I double back with you/You was signed to a n#### that’s signed to a n#### that said he was signed to that n####/Try cease and desist on the ‘Like That’ record/Hoe, what? You ain’t like that record/’Back To Back,’ I like that record/I’ma get back to that for the record”
Kendrick responded to claims about his record deal from Drake’s “Push Ups” diss. K. Dot pointed out how Drizzy signed with Lil Wayne’s Young Money label, which was a subsidiary of Cash Money Records and Universal Music Group. K. Dot also referenced Drake allegedly sending cease and desists, which Rick Ross mentioned as his reason for dissing Drizzy.
“Why would I call around tryna get dirt on n#####?/Y’all think all of my life is rap?/That’s hoe s###, I got a son to raise, but I can see you know nothin’ ’bout that”
Kendrick bashed Drake for being a bad father. Drake was famously accused of hiding his child by Pusha T.
“It ain’t 20 v. one, it’s one vs. 20 if I gotta smack n##### that write with you/Yeah, bring ’em out too, I clean ’em out too/Tell Beam that he better stay right with you”
Drake criticized multiple rappers for ganging up on him on “Push Ups.” Kendrick fired back with more ghostwriter accusations, naming Beam as one of the men allegedly writing for Drake.
“Yeah, OVO n##### is dick riders/Tell ’em run to America to imitate heritage, they can’t imitate this violence/What I learn, n##### don’t like the West Coast/And I’m fine with it, I push the line with it/Pick a n#### off one at a time with it/We can be on a three-hour time difference/Don’t speak on the family, crodie/It can get deep in the family, crodie/Talk about me and my family, crodie/Someone go bleed in your family, crodie”
Kendrick trolled Drake’s appropriation of gang culture. K. Dot repeatedly used the word “crodie” since it’s Toronto slang and the name of Drake’s cat.
Kendrick Lamar has Twitter (X) on fire as of Tuesday morning (April 30). The former Top Dawg Entertainment MC’s name began to trend after he fired off a new diss track aimed at Drake titled “Euphoria.”
The song, which clocks in at more than six minutes, finds Kendrick Lamar in battle mode. Around the three-minute mark, he dismantles everything about Drake.
“It’s always been about love and hate, now let me say I’m the biggest hater,” he spits. “I hate the way that you walk, the way that you talk/I hate the way that you dress/I hate the way you sneak diss, if I catch flight, it’s gon’ be direct/We hate the b###### you f###, ’cause they confuse themselves with real women.
“And notice, I said “We”, it’s not just me, I’m what the culture feelin’/How many fairytale stories ’bout your life ’til we had enough?/How many more black features ’til you finally feel that you black enough/I like Drake with the melodies, I don’t like Drake when he act tough.”
At one point, Lamar throws a fatherhood jab at Drake, whose son with former adult film actress Sophie Brussaux was a major focus of the 2018 Pusha T beef. As he raps, “Why would I call around trying to get dirt on n#####?/Y’all thinking my life is rap? That’s ho s###/I got a son to raise but I can see you don’t know nothing ’bout that.”
Kendrick Lamar also mentions J. Cole, rapping: “Cole and Aubrey know I’m a selfish guy, the crown is heavy/I pray they my real friends, if not, I’m YNW Melly.”
Naturally, the internet is responding with meme gold as enthusiasm over Lamar’s latest chess move explodes. Find some of the best below.
Kendrick: you fabricated your whole black persona to hide your insecurities and gain acceptance and steal our culture . No one respects you, Diddy slapped you, you’re afraid of Pusha and you’re not allowed to say n#### Aubrey #euphoria#kdotpic.twitter.com/OLfcx7ghIO
Kendrick channeling the late great DMX on “Euphoria” talking about his dislike for Drake has me in stitches.
It’s gotta be a special kind of hurt to have someone just dismantle your being, like when a n#### don’t like your essence, that’s deep distaste. 😭 pic.twitter.com/SDj7qwyyGl
I’m the biggest hater.
I hate the way that you walk
The way that you talk
I hate the way that you dress
I hate the way that you sneak diss
If I catch flight it’s gone be direct.
We hate the woman you f### because they confuse themselves with real women…
Family members, friends and peers of Rico Wade gathered together at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church to pay respect to the late Organized Noize member. Wade passed away on April 13, 2024, at 52.
Georgia politicians U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and former Mayor Kasim Reed also attended the funeral for Rico Wade. In addition, Dickens presented the prestigious Phoenix Award for the late music producer.
“Rico will be celebrated as a visionary, mentor, and creative force, forever intertwined with Atlanta’s musical legacy,” Mayor Dickens stated. Dickens also established the Rico Wade Music Executive Training Program in his honor. Atlanta City Councilmember Marci Overstreet announced Rico Wade Day too.
Mayor Andre Dickens at Rico Wade’s funeral service
Organized Noize played a significant role in the rise of the Atlanta music scene in the 1990s. The ATL-based production team crafted beats for popular acts such as Outkast, Goodie Mob, TLC, Xscape, Ludacris, Brandy and Future.
Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown of Organized Noize were among the luminaries at the private memorial service. Attendees also included fellow Dungeon Family representatives André 3000 and Big Boi of Outkast as well as CeeLo, T-Mo, Khujo and Big Gipp of Goodie Mob.
Additionally, the Atlanta native’s sons, Rico Wade II and Ryder Wade, shared memories of their father. His widow, Debbie Wade, also spoke at the funeral ceremony. The Clark Atlanta Marching Band played Organized Noize-produced hits as mourners entered Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Kendrick Lamar has resurfaced with a diss track aimed directly at Drake. The song, titled “Euphoria,” arrived on Tuesday morning (April 30) much to the delight of Hip-Hop fans who’ve been following the ongoing saga between the “big three.” It starts off slowly but builds into an explosive, foaming at the mouth type of diss, with K. Dot growing angrier by the syllable.
“You movin’ just like a degenerate, heavy antic, it’s feelin’ distasteful/Why calculate you, not as calculated, I can even predict your angles/Fabricate stories on the family front, ’cause you heard Mr. Morale/A pathetic master manipulator, I can smell the tales on you now/You not a rap artist, you a scam artist with the hopes of being accepted/Tommy Hilfiger stood out, but nеver had been your collection.
“How I make music that еlectrify ’em, you make music that pacify ’em/I can double down on that line, but spare you this time, that’s random acts of kindness/Know you a master manipulator, and a b####, you a liar too/But don’t tell no lie ’bout me, and I won’t tell truths ’bout you.”
Of course, that’s only the beginning. Kendrick Lamar takes the gloves off around the three-minute mark and dismantles everything about Drake.
“It’s always been about love and hate, now let me say I’m the biggest hater,” he continues. “I hate the way that you walk, the way that you talk/I hate the way that you dress/I hate the way you sneak diss, if I catch flight, it’s gon’ be direct/We hate the b###### you f###, ’cause they confuse themselves with real women.
“And notice, I said “We”, it’s not just me, I’m what the culture feelin’/How many fairytale stories ’bout your life ’til we had enough?/How many more black features ’til you finally feel that you black enough/I like Drake with the melodies, I don’t like Drake when he act tough.”
Drake was acting “tough” earlier this month when he dropped “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle,” which both saw the OVO Sound boss tearing into Kendrick Lamar. The latter features artificial intelligence-generated voices of Snoop Dogg and the late 2Pac (that was later scrubbed). Kendrick Lamar has always cited ‘Pac as a huge influence.
“They told me the spirit of Makaveli is alive in the n#### under five-foot-five, so it’s gotta be you,” he raps. “I would beef the whole f###### game. It was me and Snoop Dogg, have my f###### shirt off in the House of Blues.”
“Euphoria” is the latest move in one of the biggest rap beefs in recent memory. Listen to it above.
Saweetie has had a lot to say about Warner Records. The 30-year-old rapper blamed the label for her upcoming song “Nani” not appearing on DSPs sooner than expected.
“I asked Warner if we could release NANi earlier… Don’t say I ain’t try,” Saweetie tweeted on Monday (April 19). That X post amassed over 190,000 views and 2,200 likes on the platform.
“Warner wouldn’t clear it,” Saweetie stated when asked why “Icy Girl, Icy World” never saw the light of day. Like the forthcoming “Nani” single, the California-born recording artist previewed “Icy Girl, Icy World” for her fans.
A snippet of “Nani” arrived on social media on March 30. The former University of Southern California student later teased shooting an official music video for the track on her Instagram page. This came after her debut album has been delayed numerous times following expectations of a 2021 release date.
“It’s dropping soon. Honestly, it was a body of work with no soul. So right now I’m working on the details because I really want the world to feel me,” Saweetie said in 2021 about the pushed-back Pretty B#### Music project.
Snoop Dogg is paying tribute to his late mother, Beverly Tate, in a way that certainly makes sense for him.
On Sunday (April 28), the D-O-Double-G and noted weed connoisseur shared an Instagram photo of himself posted up at his mother’s grave with a blunt in hand. Several of his peers chimed in with condolences, including Hi-Tek, RBX, MC Sha-Rock, Layzie Bone, DJ Premier, KXNG Crooked, Mia X and Tony Yayo.
In a separate Instagram post, he noted he and his older brother were visiting both Tate and their younger brother. As he explained in the caption, “Me and big bro went to lay flowers on mom and baby bro.”
Another clip shows Tate’s grave marker and the flowers Snoop left for her.
Beverly Tate died in October 2021 after suffering some heath complications. Snoop Dogg revealed the sad news via Instagram with a photo of Tate, smiling and dressed to the nines.
“Thank u god for giving me an angel for a mother,” he wrote in the caption. “TWMA [Til we meet again].”
Hours later, he was on stage at Big Night Live in Boston, where he’d already been scheduled to perform. Rather than cancel the show, he told the audience, “I wasn’t even gonna come out here and perform tonight ’cause my mother passed away earlier tonight, but in the spirit of the people of Boston, I wanted to come out here and represent for y’all because this is what my mama would have wanted me to do.”
He ended the performance on a special note with, “So before we leave, we’re going to play this record for my mom,” the proceeded to play “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King while asking the crowd to throw t########## in the air. At one point, he took off his sunglasses to sing along to the lyrics, “I won’t cry/I won’t cry/No, I won’t shed a tear/Just as long as you stand, stand by me.”
Snoop Dogg then told the crowd, “I needed this. I f###### love y’all for getting my spirit right tonight. Peace, love and soul.”
After the show, Snoop Dogg reportedly told Big Night Live executive Randy Greenstein why showing up for the event was important.
“He was very emotional after the show,” Greenstein told Page Six at the time. “He thanked our team, said he needed this show. He needed the love from the audience. It meant a lot to him.”
Greenstein also added the tribute was Snoop Dogg’s idea, saying, “We didn’t know [about it beforehand]. He just did it.”
Beverly Tate had been previously hospitalized, although her condition wasn’t disclosed to the public. In July 2021, Snoop Dogg shared an Instagram photo of Tate in her hospital bed surrounded by her sons and it was clear she’d had a tracheotomy.
Tate was an ordained evangelist and authored two books, including Real Love and her autobiography, Real Love II: The Story of an Extraordinary Woman. She alluded to her health issues in a video taken during her birthday party.
“I am celebrating my 70th birthday and it’s been a joy coming to this,” she said. “Even though there were times when I thought I wouldn’t make it. I’ve been a sick woman in the hospital for six weeks at a time and didn’t know… but the God that I serve, he told me it wasn’t time and he let me live on just a little bit longer. And I’m so happy. I’m so blessed.”
Nigerian music icons Wizkid and Davido got into a heated exchange on social media and Burna Boy fans are begging the African Giant to enter the fray.
On Monday (April 29), Starboy and the 30BG boss dropped off a few subliminal tweets leaving fans wondering if they were dissing each other.
“U and all ur crew plus ur pant washer song writer go to sleep at night thinking you actually got anything on me in music wish u all well,” wrote Wizkid.
“I can’t wait till 20 years from now … enjoy ur time,” Davido shared. “2024 let’s all get active !! WE GO SEE.”
In a follow-up post, Wizkid indicated he was growing tired of subtweeting. “U know what..no point. delusional n##### pray for y’all,” he added. However, a response less than five minutes later ended the mystery posting.
“WE NOT DELUSIONAL YOU’RE A SICK MAN,” Davido wrote, quote tweeting Wizkid’s post.
Wizkid & Davido Trade Jabs
Wiz replied with a meme, and Davido fired back, claiming the “Essence” hitmaker is washed up.
“Exactly why I stopped wasting my clout and jeopardizing my millions of usd of endorsements on someone whose career was resurrected a few years ago just to die again. NEXT!!” he replied.
“I got nun to say to u my boy! I can retire today and you still not on my level. You be influencer with a song writer . Wish u well,” Wizkid concluded.
I got nun to say to u my boy! I can retire today and you still not on my level. You be influencer with a song writer . Wish u well ✌️
However, as fans pointed out, Burna Boy doesn’t have access to his own account. He previously revealed his team controls his social media to prevent him from taking things too far online.
Nonetheless, Burna Boy was minding his own business on Monday. The “City Boys” artist was busy enjoying the vibes at Lagos hotspot Obi’s House.
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Georgia to kick off her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour. While in the Peach State, Harris met with Atlanta Hip-Hop legend Jermaine Dupri.
Harris’s trip to Atlanta focused on the $158 million in federal funding the city received for “The Stitch” project. According to Dupri, the VP also had a chat about a historic ATL spring break festival.
“In Collepark with THE Vice President @kamalaharris [talking about Freaknik],” Dupri wrote as the caption for an Instagram video with him and Harris. Their dialogue could not be heard, so JD may have been joking about the topic of conversation.
Jermaine Dupri served as an executive producer for Hulu’s recently released Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told. The documentary concentrated on the story of Freaknik rising from a picnic for Atlanta University Center students in the 1980s to an iconic citywide event in the 1990s.
“If you took advantage of Freaknik the way I did with So So Def, you also realized that it was companies in this city, music companies that was putting out music,” Jermaine Dupri told AllHipHop in March. “So I give Freaknik damn near 60 percent of the credit for catapulting the Atlanta South music scene.”
Harris attended a historically black college and university (HBCU) like Atlanta University Center’s Spelman College and Morehouse College. The Democratic politician graduated from Washington D.C.’s Howard University in 1986.
Hip-Hop fans, media figures and recording artists have been sharing their thoughts on the ongoing battles taking place in the culture this year. More recently, Rapsody spoke about Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole trading bars on their respective songs.
Rapsody worked with Kendrick Lamar on “Complexion (A Zulu Love)” off the Grammy Award-winning To Pimp a Butterfly. She also collaborated with J. Cole on the “Sojourner” track.
“It’s one of the greatest albums ever created,” Rapsody said about To Pimp A Butterfly during an interview on The Bootleg Kev Podcast. “It’s one of my favorites of all time, even taking me off it, I feel that way.”
The North Carolina-bred MC added, “I thought about that when Cole made his apology. And when he did it, I was like, ‘I would never approach it, going at [Kendrick Lamar’s] discography.’ But the art of war is just, war is war.”
Numerous media outlets picked up Rapsody’s comments about Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. Some of those articles about her take on the battle apparently didn’t sit well with the Grammy-nominated lyricist.
“I miss good journalism,” she tweeted. “Not into the [clickbait] bloggers, podcasters and passive readers. [red heart emoji].”
I miss good journalism. Not into the click bait bloggers, podcasters and passive readers. ♥️
Chance Combs, Diddy’s 17-year-old daughter attended prom with her boyfriend Branson Bailey who just so happens to be the 18-year-old brother of singers Chloe and Halle.
The young couple made their romance Instagram official earlier this year and are still going strong, attending their high school prom together last weekend. They both posted photos of their coordinating outfits on Instagram and Chance revealed she’s in love.
Branson captioned his post “take a chance 2k24,” alongside a pair of sweet photos from prom. Chance let the world know exactly how she feels about her boo, writing “i love youu,” in the comment section. She added white and purple heart emojis to match their color scheme.
Chloe and Halle gave the sweethearts their seal of approval, both adding a string of cute emojis.
Chance and Branson teased their romance on social media back in February, revealing they spent Valentine’s Day together. They posted gifts which included roses and a teddy bear and even showcased their cute handshake in one video.
Meanwhile, last December, the budding actress revealed she headed to NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts as a member of the class of 2028. The announcement was some good news for her father amid mounting legal issues.
Speaking with V Magazine for their summer 2023 issue Chance explained acting is her big dream.
“Acting has helped me evolve more as a person, and it’s helped me step out of my comfort zone,” she explained.
NLE Choppa continues to rile up social media with his music and antics. A recently shared photograph of the 21-year-old Memphis native kissing his reflection in the mirror ignited online discourse.
“I Am Self Love, ALL PRAISES,” NLE Choppa wrote as the caption for the self-smooching picture uploaded to the X platform. One user took issue with Choppa’s post.
“But when I said he be gay-baiting,” the @boywiththelooks account tweeted on Monday (April 29). The term “gay-baiting” refers to when a non-gay entertainer uses same-sex themes to attract an LGBTQ+ audience.
In response to the criticism, Choppa tweeted, “So none of y’all kissed y’all self in the mirror before? We [are] counting childhood too. [face with tears of joy emoji] [thinking face emoji].”
So none of yall kissed yall self in the mirror before? We counting childhood too 😂🤔 https://t.co/mnsi54LI3m
While some criticizers claim NLE Choppa plays into homoeroticism for attention, he also constantly faces rumors of being homosexual or bisexual. For example, the debut of his “S### Me Out 2” single at the Rolling Loud California festival in March led to questions about his sexuality.
The Cottonwood 2 album creator has repeatedly denied being part of the LGBTQ+ community. After getting accused of being gay in 2022, Choppa insisted he is not sexually attracted to men.
“First and foremost I love myself and I’m comfortable enough in my skin to show the beauty God blessed me with. Secondly, I LOVE all so I don’t mind attracting both genders, but most importantly my sexual preference is women. Please stop trying to make me something I am not,” NLE Choppa declared.
First and foremost I love myself and I’m comfortable enough in my skin to show the beauty God blessed me with. Secondly I LOVE all so I don’t mind attracting both genders, but most importantly my sexual preference is women. Please stop trying to make me something I am not. 🙏
Mary J. Blige is reflecting on her career following her induction into the 2024 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
With an illustrious music career spanning four-decades the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is eyeing up other ventures with a plan to eventually retire. However, Blige won’t be hanging up her microphone any time soon and intends to keep churning out the hits for some years to come.
In the meantime, Blige wants to focus her sights on acting following roles in movies like 2017’s Mudbound. She’s also featured in multiple television productions included as Monet Stewart Tejada in 50 Cent’s Power Book II: Ghost.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner opened up about her future plans during an interview with Extra’s Carlos Greer
“Right now, I’m definitely gonna do some more acting and I’m definitely gonna retire in, like, five or six years,” she explained. “Right now, I’m still doing what I’m doing but not as often as I was doing it because I don’t have to now.”
As well as her plans to retire, Mary J. Blige also discussed the glow she’s currently exuding, explaining it has nothing to do with the new man in her life and everything to do with self-acceptance.
“The glow is the love for Mary J. Blige. I find my real love. And my real love is me and I found it,” she added.
Accordingly, Blige’s present state of self-love reflects in her music. “Mary is singing about life. Life… love… being stable and understanding you can have things like love. You can have a good life,” she added.
Chris Brown recently shared a cringe-worthy story about an unnamed rapper that has fans pointing at Kanye West.
During a recent episode of R&B Money Podcast Brown recalled a “funny and/or f##### up” tale about a vibe-killing artist during a segment called “I Ain’t Saying No Names.”
Brown told a story about inviting a “huge artist” to the club without identifying the star. The pair were out on “turn-up night” when an artist with the number one song in the country would be performing.
“We get in the club, I make sure we got the whole section full of women. The person there, he looking around. The song come on, the other artist is onstage, starts singing the song, the whole building erupt. I’m talking about it erupts. Everybody. Girls in our section, they going crazy,” Brown explained. “I look over to this person…not a smirk, not a head nod. Nothing.”
Brown said the next time he turned around, the mystery artist was nowhere to be found
“I look up, the n#### is on the DJ booth right next to the artist that’s doing the song, and he just like this,” Brown said, nodding his head before explaining he presumed the artist wanted to perform.
“I’m like, ‘OK, he got the itch.’ Some artists can’t take it, you know, they self centered though, they got main character syndrome,” he added.
However, to his horror, his guest transformed the club into “the waiting room in hell” and all the partygoers into psychopaths.
“The n#### goes on a 45-minute rant,” he revealed. “I’m talking about saying all of everything about nothing. It’s so disappointing.”
Brown hid in a room downstairs, objecting to “the topic” of the rant before returning about 30 minutes later.
“The last thing I hear, ‘Such and such ain’t stick their finger in my booty. I don’t even play that way,’” said Brown, explaining that he chastised a mutual friend for being a yes man before leaving. “And I left the club. I ain’t answer no phone calls. I’m going home.”
Chris Brown recounts the time Kanye k!lled a club’s vibe by going on a 45 minute rant 😅 pic.twitter.com/M2SBK8MPZw
Despite refusing to reveal the artist, Chris Brown left enough clues for fans to piece together with many sharing footage of a Kanye West rant that fit the description.
In 2016, Kanye West attended Yo Gotti’s The Art of Hustle album release party where the CMG boss also celebrated the lead single “Down in the DM” topping the charts.
West took the mic to deny allegations from his ex-girlfriend Amber Rose. “She never stick no fingers in my ass,” Kanye screamed, as seen in a fan-shot Instagram. “I don’t play like that.”
Sukihana has grown tired of the rumors and is calling on JT to clarify who she was dissing in her new song “Okay.”
The City Girls rapper dropped her new single “Okay” last week which includes a lyric many believe is aimed at Sukihana or Cardi B.
“She ate crab legs, now her whole tooth missing,” she rapped. “Cheap ass veneers, you stay talkin’ s###.”
On Monday (April 29,) Sukihana took to Instagram to address JT. She explained that she was in jail when the JT dropped but was alerted to it after her release because she was tagged so many times.
“They tagging Cardi too, they said JT was trying to diss me in a song or Cardi B,” Sukihana added. While she doubts it was the NYC rapper because she broke her tooth on a bagel, Suki acknowledged she fits the description.
“We all know I done broke my teeth on some crab legs,” she said, addressing the first line. However, Sukihana doesn’t believe JT dissed her because the ” stay talkin’ s###” part doesn’t apply.
“I don’t talk s### about b######. I always show love. Never hated on a b####, never called a b#### name,” she explained. “I was at JT birthday party, it was hugs and giggles, so I don’t feel like she talking about me.”
Furthermore, Sukihana believes JT “just start trouble with random people when she droppin’ a song,” adding, “They said it’s trouble in paradise for her and Cardi.”
Ultimately, Sukihana wants her to clarify. “JT just clear it up. I know you see the people keep tagging me and Cardi. They only tagging me and her,” she said. “I just don’t feel like me and you got no tea, so just let me know.”
Blue Ivy Carter will make her film debut alongside her mum Beyoncé in “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
The trailer for Disney’s animated film was unveiled on Monday, revealing that Beyoncé and Donald Glover have reprised their roles as Nala and Simba and that Blue Ivy would voice their daughter Kiara.
“Mufasa: The Lion King,” directed by Barry Jenkins, is told through flashbacks and is framed around Rafiki telling Kiara about how her grandfather Mufasa became one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the “Moonlight” director recalled pitching the idea to the music superstar after hearing Blue Ivy narrate the audiobook of Matthew A. Cherry’s book “Hair Love.”
“I was like, ‘Is it worth a shot? Would Blue Ivy want to do it? Would Beyoncé want to act opposite her daughter? Is it too close to home?'” he shared. “But once we put the question to them, they both responded with enthusiasm.”
In a separate interview on “Good Morning America,” the filmmaker said it was “really special” working with the mother-daughter duo and described Blue Ivy, whose father is rapper Jay-Z, as “professional” during her recording sessions.
“I think for them, too, they just approached it that they both wanted to perform and do the best they could. And yet, they didn’t have to pretend very much because they really are mother and daughter,” he added.
Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and John Kani also reprise their roles as Timon, Pumbaa and Rafiki from the 2019 live-action “Lion King.”
They are joined by Aaron Pierre as Mufasa; Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka/young Scar; Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros; and Thandiwe Newton as Taka’s mother, Eshe, among others.
The new trailer revealed that Lin-Manuel Miranda is writing the film’s songs, with additional music and performances by Lebo M.
“The ‘Lion King’ has an incredible musical legacy with music from some of the greatest songwriters around, and I’m humbled and proud to be a part of it,” the Hamilton creator said in a statement. “It’s been a joy working alongside Barry Jenkins to bring Mufasa’s story to life, and we can’t wait for audiences to experience this film in theaters.”
“Mufasa: The Lion King” will be released on December 20.
Yo, let’s clear the air really quick. There’s been a wild rumor swirling around the internet that NBA YoungBoy had a baby with his cousin. But nah, that’s not it. Thie whole mix-up kicked off after a video popped up online, claiming it was a joke. Even though Lapattra La’shai Jacobs may bear a resemblance to YoungBoy, it’s not like that. They aren’t related.
The chatter came back— because it’s not new—with extra fuel when a tweet suggesting this odd family tie blew up. The tweet had more than 36,000 retweets. I’m not including it to add more misinformation. Add to that a YouTube video hinting the same, racking up roughly 170,000 views, and you see why folks started believing the tale. But, let’s set it straight — it’s all a big misunderstanding. He has other issues!
This all started over a some old stuff regarding Yaya Mayweather, daughter of Floyd. Back in 2020, Yaya pleaded guilty to stabbing Lapattra. Yaya copped to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and admitted to causing bodily injury. Yaya was looking at a 20-year prison sentence. Anyway, if you want more, google it. I mostly came here to let you know dude does not have a baby with his dang cousin!
Javale McGee might be a beast on the basketball court, but he’s also a beast in the studio.
Currently playing for the Sacramento Kings, McGee boasts a fruitful career in the NBA, a 3x-NBA champion as well as an Olympic gold medalist. But let’s not forget he’s a credited musician, too.
Producing under the moniker Pierre, the Michigan-bred recording artist also makes music. In 2018, he landed a placement co-producing Justin Bieber’s “Available” on Changes alongside Poo Bear and Sasha Sirota. That same year, he released his own self-titled debut album.
Now, McGee is excited as ever to unveil his newest single titled “Cowboy,” featuring KOH and Audio Chateau. The record serves as his first venture into the country space, directly in line with his new scripted Audible podcast series called Finding Pierre. Clocking in at six episodes, this scripted series centers around the main character Pierre, which is the fictional persona of McGee himself.
AllHipHop spoke with Javale McGee about this exciting new collaboration, as well as his new favorite car: the Cybertruck.
How were your games this weekend?
I mean, they can be better. We lost, so that’s not good. But still an opportunity to get in the playoffs and make it rain, so that’s the good news.
How is it being a vet with such a young and up and coming team?
It’s amazing, just being able to influence the guys the right way. Use my vocal leadership to try to get everybody to embrace the moment and the passion of the game, so we can go as far as possible in these playoffs. It’s pretty cool.
How did the Finding Pierre podcast come about?
Me and Jared have been talking to each other, have been good friends for a while now. Probably five or six years. He was very adamant on doing something with me, but we didn’t know what. We went to the studio: I had a couple of beats, he had a couple of beats. We were just making music and having fun. The whole Finding Pierre idea came up and we executed it. It came out amazing.
Who came up with the idea for Finding Pierre?
We both collaboratively came up with it, but he had more of a hand in executing it and putting the pieces together. I feel like we did a great job at that.
What is your favorite part about this fictional character?
The way it ties into real world events that were happening at the time, because I really did go to the Olympics. There’s an episode where I’m going to the Olympics, he’s trying to find me his favorite “producer” and he doesn’t notice me. He doesn’t realize why this producer’s in Tokyo. I had to go to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics. It was cool that some things were fictional and some things were accurate at the same time, even though this is a fictional story.
What was the highlight from the Olympics?
Just being in Tokyo and winning. That’s the highest highlight you could have, winning the Gold. Only problem was it was COVID, so we didn’t get to really explore Japan, which I heard is one of the most technologically advanced cities in the world. I didn’t experience that, that’s the only thing I really was disappointed about.
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Talk about the single “Cowboy” and the making of that. Is this your first country leaning record?
It absolutely is, it’s definitely my first country song I’ve done. I initially was just doing it as a reference, because I write songs all the time. When you write songs, you’re a reference for the artist. But we loved the way it sounded, my voice sounded well in that country tone. We decided to keep it and it came out pretty well.
What was that studio session like and were you with the features on the track?
I wasn’t with the other artists, it was just me and Jared. We were just doing songs. We did multiple songs. We did Hip-Hop songs, country songs. We might have even done an EDM song. I don’t remember if we did that, but we did a lot of songs that session. He picked a couple of them and that was one that made the soundtrack.
Where did the name Pierre come from? I know that’s what you produce under.
Truthfully, originally, I just thought the name sounded cool and I liked it. I looked at myself and thought: I think I could pass as a Pierre. But the cool story is I was out to dinner with my friend one time at the bar, at the restaurant in LA called Crustaceans. I was hanging out with my friend, then a girl was at the bar also. She asked me a question, then she asked me where my name was, and that was the end of the conversation.
But then I looked over and she was Googling my name. After that, I said if someone asked me what my name was and they don’t know my name, I’ma tell them my name is Pierre. Just so we can start with a clean slate, so I’m not already put in the preconceived notions of “Oh he’s a basketball player, so I need to try to act like this around him or do this around him” type energy.
First of all, how did she get caught letting you see her Google your name?
I’m 7 foot so I can see all those things and around things.
Obviously, you’re a NBA player, musician, father. How do you find time to do it all?
It’s not easy, but it’s also a lot not as hard as people make it seem. You find time for what you love, and I love all those things. Everything has its time. Unfortunately, music has been on the backburner for a while now just because I’ve been really focused on my family and focused on basketball. But the music can definitely pick up this summer.
It’s amazing, the best car I’ve ever driven in my life. It’s crazy.
Why?
The technology that doesn’t make sense to me. Until I figure out how this technology is possible for this car to go as fast as it’s going, to accelerate as fast as it is without it being turned on, without an engine. Just the old school ways we’ve been told that speed and power is supposed to come to you. It’s literally a giant iPhone. It’s a giant RC, remote control car. It doesn’t make sense. I’ve always loved Teslas, but I didn’t think I looked right in the Model 3 or Model S. Because of how large I am I guess, but I’ve always loved them. Now that the Cybertruck came out, it’s definitely my favorite car.
That’s a lot of attention on those streets!
Yeah. Everybody, that’s all they can do is look at it and gawk over it. It’s pretty cool.
They designated March 9th Javale McGee day in Reno, Nevada. How did that feel and how full circle was that moment?
Aw man, it was amazing. It’s even more amazing just because some people anticipate things like “this is the goal. I’m going to be this and I’m going to be that.” I never anticipated any of this, so it’s all been a pleasant surprise. At the same time, I know the hard work I’ve put in over the years. Even before I got to college or got to the NBA, so it’s well-deserving. At the same time, it’s still a surprise and it’s definitely a humbling experience.
The hip-hop community has long been known for its lavish lifestyle, with many artists flaunting their wealth through flashy jewelry, extravagant cars, and high-stakes gambling. While casinos often serve as a backdrop for showcasing success, they also stand as arenas where fortunes can dramatically rise or fall.
In this article Minimum deposit casinos delved into the world of hip-hop artists notorious for their casino escapades, highlighting some of their most significant wins and losses and attempting to rank the most skilled gamblers in the hip-hop arena.
The Hip Hop Ballers
Jay-Z: A Strategy Game Strong
Jay-Z is not just a mogul in the music and business world; he’s also known for his prowess in high-stakes poker and blackjack. Jay-Z reportedly won close to $500,000 in a poker session in Las Vegas. His strategy often involves playing at VIP tables, where the stakes are as high as the tension. However, Jay-Z’s approach to gambling is reportedly as calculated as his business moves, often balancing risks meticulously.
Nelly: Roller Coaster Winnings
The “Hot in Herre” rapper has been quite open about his love for gambling, particularly poker and blackjack. Nelly has had his fair share of ups and downs at casinos. He has been spotted at various World Series of Poker events, and although he has had significant wins, including a notable $60,000 night in Las Vegas, he’s also faced hefty losses. Despite the volatility, Nelly’s passion for gambling remains unshaken, making him one of the most persistent casino-goers in the hip-hop world.
50 Cent: Bet Big, Win Big
50 Cent may be known for his aggressive lyrics and beef, but he often lets his money do the talking when it comes to gambling. Known for his sports betting more than casino gambling, 50 Cent famously won $500,000 on a football bet and shared the ticket on social media. His boldness isn’t just limited to sports; in the casino realm, he’s known to place large bets, and while not all are wins, his victories are often sizable.
P. Diddy: The Party Gambler
Sean “Diddy” Combs is known for his flamboyant lifestyle, and his gambling habits are no exception. Diddy’s casino runs are often part of more extensive party nights, and he’s been known to host blackjack games in his mansion. In casinos, Diddy is known for his charisma at the roulette and craps tables. While specific wins and losses are not well-documented, his presence at the tables is always a spectacle, drawing crowds and adding to the high-roller atmosphere.
Drake: The Modern Gambler
Drake’s foray into gambling is more recent than the other names on this list, but he’s made quite an impact. With the advent of online gambling, Drake has been seen betting vast amounts on roulette and other tabletop games via live streams, and his most famous gambling night involved losing over $200,000 in a matter of minutes at a high-stakes roulette table. Despite such losses, Drake continues to gamble significantly, indicating his ability to sustain such hits and his love for high-stakes games.
Ranking the Most Skilled Gamblers in Hip-Hop
Ranking these artists in terms of skill is challenging due to the private nature of many gambling activities and the differences in games they prefer. However, based on reported wins, strategies, and consistency, here’s an attempt:
Jay-Z – For his calculated approach and significant wins without many reported heavy losses.
50 Cent – His high-risk, high-reward strategy places him high on the list, though his focus is more on sports betting.
Nelly – Regular at poker events and known for wins and losses, his persistence and experience give him an edge.
Drake – Although relatively new to the scene, his willingness to place high stakes gives him a spot.
P. Diddy is more of a social gambler; his skills might not be as sharp as others, but his enthusiasm makes up for it.
While the tales of wins and losses could fill many a night of storytelling, the financial and social impacts of gambling should not be understated. For every thrilling win, there are often economic and personal losses. The artists ranked here to showcase not just a penchant for risk-taking but also a representation of the broader hip-hop culture’s embrace of high stakes and high rewards. As always, regardless of status, the key takeaway for any gambler is to gamble responsibly.
FAQ: Hip-Hop Stars and Casino Gambling
Why do many hip-hop artists engage in high-stakes gambling?
Many hip-hop artists engage in high-stakes gambling to reflect their success and wealth. It’s also a part of the broader culture associated with hip-hop that values risk-taking and ostentation. For some, it’s about the thrill and the adrenaline rush, while for others, it may be a way to compete and showcase their skills in a different arena.
Are there any hip-hop artists who are known for their gambling expertise?
Jay-Z is often cited as a skilled gambler, particularly in games that require a mix of skill and strategic thinking, like poker and blackjack. Other artists like Nelly and 50 Cent have also demonstrated significant interest and participation in gambling, with various degrees of success.
Have any hip-hop artists faced severe financial issues due to gambling?
While specific financial troubles due to gambling are not often publicly disclosed, like any high-stake gamblers, hip-hop artists are not immune to the risks. The potential for significant losses is always present, and there are anecdotal accounts of artists losing substantial amounts.
What types of gambling are most popular among hip-hop artists?
Poker, blackjack, and sports betting are among the most popular forms of gambling in hip-hop. Poker and blackjack both require a degree of skill and psychology, appealing to competitive individuals, while sports betting is popular due to the wide following of sports among artists.
How do hip-hop artists’ gambling habits impact their public image and fan base?
For many fans, hip-hop artists’ gambling habits reinforce their image as larger-than-life figures who live extravagant, risk-filled lives. However, gambling can also attract criticism, especially when the amounts gambled are extravagant or when artists promote gambling to vulnerable audiences.
Are there any positive stories of hip-hop artists using their gambling winnings for good causes?
Specific stories of using gambling winnings for charitable purposes are rare in the public domain. However, many hip-hop artists are known for their philanthropy, generally using their wealth to support various causes and communities, whether derived from gambling winnings or other income sources.
How can fans of hip-hop and gambling learn from their favorite artists?
Fans can admire the risk-taking and strategic aspects of gambling demonstrated by their favorite artists but should approach gambling with caution. It’s important to gamble responsibly, set limits, and never wager more than one can afford to lose. Recognizing that these artists often gamble with sums that are not feasible for most individuals is also crucial.
Are there legal concerns with hip-hop artists showcasing their gambling activities?
There are generally no legal concerns as long as the gambling is conducted in jurisdictions where it is legal and the individuals involved are of legal gambling age. However, artists must be mindful of how they showcase gambling to ensure they do not encourage irresponsible behavior among fans.
These questions aim to provide a deeper understanding of the relationship between hip-hop culture and gambling, highlighting this intersection’s glamorous and cautionary aspects.
