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TDE Rapper Reason Freestyles Over Drake’s “8AM In Charlotte” Amid Kendrick Lamar Feud

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Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist Reason continues to find himself inserted into the ongoing Kendrick Lamar versus Drake rivalry. Lamar’s former labelmate leaned into the drama with a new freestyle.

Reason rapped over the beat for Drake’s “8AM in Charlotte” song off the 2023 album For All the Dogs. The On The Radar performance hit YouTube on Thursday (April 18).

“It’s ‘Conductor’s’ beat not Drake’s. I love good production!” the Carson, California native tweeted in response to a clip of his version of “8AM in Charlotte” posted to X.

Previously, Reason made headlines for essentially co-signing the leaked Drake diss track “Push Ups” directed at Kendrick Lamar and others. “Push Ups” served as a response to Lamar’s “Like That” verse.

“Nah this final production CRAZY,” Reason tweeted about the “Push Ups” record. He later deleted that tweet. The Porches album creator then posted, “I just like good production man.”

There could be beef brewing inside the Top Dawg Entertainment camp. In 2023, Reason got into a heated public argument with TDE President Anthony “Moosa” Tiffith Jr.

Additionally, Reason recently suggested he wanted to be released from TDE. When questioned about possibly being dropped by the Los Angeles-based label, he responded, “Yea bro, been asking for a [minute].”

Madlib & Talib Kweli’s “Liberation 2” Hits Charts, Rapper Explains Significance Of Independence

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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In an era where digital streaming and monetization tactics often dominate the conversation around music releases, Hip-Hop veterans Talib Kweli and Madlib have navigated their path with the follow-up to their 2007 album, Liberation.

The sequel, aptly titled Liberation 2, appeared on the Luminary streaming platform, marking a decisive move towards retaining artistic and financial control.

This decision showcases a shift in strategy for distributing their collaborative efforts, defying the status quo on how Hip-Hop music is consumed and paid for in the digital age.

“Liberation 2 by me and Madlib was initially only available at an exclusive site. This enabled Madlib and I to not have to depend on the goodwill of others to get paid for our art,” Talib Kweli shared, highlighting the importance of independence in the music industry.

The move to Luminary, a platform less conventional than Spotify or Apple Music for album releases, was to ensure artistic sovereignty while creating a direct line of revenue and engagement with their audience.

Following the exclusive period on Luminary, Liberation 2 broadened its reach.

“That exclusive period is now up. Liberation 2 is now available on all DSPs, my bandcamp and the vinyl and CD are available at Kweliclub.com – as of now with zero major label promotion or support it’s the number 5 Hip-Hop album in the country,” Kweli stated.

The album has succeeded without the backing of major label promotion thanks to the duo’s well-established fanbase and the potency of word-of-mouth within Hip-Hop communities.

Complementing the album’s release, Talib Kweli and Madlib have also turned to visual storytelling.

“We shot videos for several songs as well, they are all available on my YouTube page including the latest one, ‘The Right To Love Us’ featuring Mac Miller (rest in peace),” Kweli added.

This posthumous feature of Mac Miller pays tribute to the late artist and adds depth to the album’s narrative, enriching the listener’s experience.

Take a look at the new video below:

Ice Spice Admits She Didn’t Expect To Win Any Grammys At 2024 Ceremony

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Ice Spice scored four nominations at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in February. However, the 24-year-old recording artist left the show empty-handed.

The latest episode of The Shop talk show features Ice Spice as a guest. During her appearance on the LeBron James-led program, the Bronx-raised rapper spoke about her 2024 Grammy Award experience.

“It’s my first Grammys, so I was just honored to be there and grateful for my nominations to be honest,” Spice stated in a clip posted to X. “I didn’t expect to win any, so I didn’t leave disappointed.”

The Recording Academy nominated Ice Spice in the Best New Artist, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (“Karma” with Taylor Swift), Best Song Written for Visual Media (“Barbie World” with Nicki Minaj and Aqua), and Best Rap Song (“Barbie World”) categories.

Ice Spice’s Best Rap Song nod for “Barbie World” led to some controversy on Grammy night . The Recording Academy’s official X social media account accidentally announced “Barbie World” as the winner.

Killer Mike’s “Scientists & Engineers” featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane took home the Best Rap Song trophy. Many Nicki Minaj fans expressed outrage over the error. Minaj has yet to win a Grammy Award in her near-20-year career.

Rick Ross Trolls Drake Over Millie Bobby Brown Sexual Grooming Accusations

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Many Hip-Hop fans wondered what angles Drake’s opponents would take as part of the ongoing battles playing out. Rick Ross decided to reference the sexual misconduct rumors against the Canadian rapper as an attack.

Drake and Rick Ross have been going back and forth on songs and social media for over a week. On Thursday (April 18), Ross used his Instagram Stories to take a shot at Drizzy by touching on grooming accusations.

“That right there. I know Drake would’ve loved that like Millie Bobby Brown. He would have been all in them DMs,” Ross stated while promoting his upcoming car show on June 1.

In 2018, then-14-year-old Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown disclosed she and Drake would send “I miss you” texts to each other. That admission led to backlash over a 31-year-old man regularly conversing with a teenage girl.

Drake’s text conversations with then-17-year-old singer Billie Eilish also raised concerns for some people. The OVO Sound co-founder addressed the Millie Bobby Brown grooming accusations on his “Another Late Night” song.

“Weirdos in my comments talking ‘bout some Millie Bobby, look. Bring them jokes up to the gang, we get to really flockin’,” Drake rapped on the For All The Dogs track featuring Lil Yachty.

U.K. Rap Titans Stormzy & Headie One Reunite On “Cry No More” 

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Headie One and Stormzy have reunited on a new song “Cry No More.” 

After several collaborations, the duo marked their return on the lead single to Headie One’s highly anticipated upcoming album, The Last One. 

The introspective track, which sees the North London rapper reflect on his old life, arrived at midnight Friday (April 19) with an accompanying video following hours later.  

“This is one of my favourites from the album,” Headie One told NME of his Stormzy collaboration. 

“The video concept was to show people that everyone has struggles they have to deal with daily,” he added. “That’s no different to Stormzy and me, regardless of what people think we’ve achieved in our careers. We still have things in life we have to deal with like everyone else.” 

Meanwhile, Stormzy teases his next album on the collab and reveals he might name the project after his girlfriend, TV presenter Maya Jama.  

“I just laugh when they say that I can’t go higher, I’m a frequent flyer / My last album’s cold but my new one’s fire, I might call it ‘Maya’” Stormy raps on the track. 

Stormzy and Maya Jama rekindled their romance last year following a highly publicized split in 2019.  The couple confirmed their reunion in October after dropping hints all summer.   

The Last One is due this summer. The project follows Headie One’s historic 2020 LP, Edna, the first drill album to top the U.K. chart.  

Chrisean Rock Teases Football Career Launch With Gruelling Practice Video 

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Chrisean Rock has been quiet for much of 2024, but all that’s about to change as the controversial reality TV starlet is moving forward with her new venture in women’s football.  

On Thursday (April 18) Rock took to Instagram to announce her first official football game with an energetic trailer featuring the rapper’s grueling practice sessions.  

Rock also revealed she’s the starting running back for The Cali War, a women’s tackle football team playing in the Women’s Football Alliance Pro Division. She’ll be lacing up her cleats for her first game on May 5.  

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In addition to her foray into football, Chrisean Rock teased new music among other ventures. Furthermore, she plans to document her football journey in a reality TV show, which could be the inaugural show on her own network. 

Earlier this month, Rock explained her social media absence and hinted at some major plans. While she claimed multiple networks had reached out to host her football show, including Ray J’s new Tronix, Chrisean Rock plans to launch a TV network of her own. 

Nonetheless, Ray J still wants Chrisean on board, but said she’s not playing ball.  

“We want a Chrisean show… She gotta hit us up. I’ve been hitting her, no response. I don’t know when it was, but whenever she’s ready, the bag is here,” Ray J announced. He also said, “Suki bout to start her network in three months.” 

Mary J. Blige Reacts To Flavor Flav’s Taylor Swift Comparison  

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Flavor Flav recently compared Mary J. Blige to Taylor Swift, and the Queen of Hip-Hop soul agrees. 

Blige reacted to Flav’s comments about the similarities in their writing style during a recent interview with People. She believes they both share relatable life experiences in their music.  

“I mean, I love Taylor Swift. She sings about what’s going on in her life,” Blige began. “It’s kind of similar because she definitely gives you a piece of a relationship in a minute and whatever she may be dealing with. And that’s just her therapy. That’s just her way of expressing herself through her song, and people relate.” 

Blige, who was a special guest on Swift’s 1989 World Tour, added, “It’s definitely kind of the same thing. I use my music as my therapy and a way to escape, or a way to express myself and just say how I’m feeling. What else are we going to do?” 

Flavor Flav crowned himself “King Swiftie” after watching the pop sensation perform at her Detroit Eras Tour stop. He likened Swift to Blige during an interview with HOT 97’s Ebro in the Morning earlier this year. 

“She’s writing a lot about her, you know, experiences that she goes through in life. Just like Mary J. Blige — you know what I’m saying?” Flav explained.  

After joining Fat Joe and a cast of legendary performers at Harlem’s iconic Apollo Theater earlier this month, Mary J. Blige is excited to bring her annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit to her hometown of New York. 

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“It means so much to bring it home,” she told People.  “Because this is where I wanted it to be originally, but we ended up in Atlanta for two years, and it was successful.” 

Chris Brown Fans Go Nuts For His Verse On Nicki Minaj’s “FTCU” Remix With Travis Scott & Sexyy Red 

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Nicki Minaj has given “FTCU” the remix treatment with the help of Chris Brown, Travis Scott and Sexyy Red. 

Minaj has been teasing the remix of her viral Pink Friday 2 cut since January and later revealed that the “Skee Yee” hitmaker would join her on the track alongside a “superstar or two.” 

On Thursday (April 18), Nicki Minaj announced features from Travis Scott and Chris Brown before dropping the track at midnight on Friday (April 19). 

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The “FTCU” remix clocks in at almost four minutes and features a fresh verse from Minaj. However, Breezy’s verse whipped fans into a frenzy as the singer reminded everybody that he’s got bars, too.  

While Brown has flexed his rapping chops many times over the years, newer supporters have only just cottoned on.  

“Not y’all just finding out tonight that Chris Brown is a part time rapper because if he was full time a lot of ppl would be in the unemployment line,” one fan wrote. 

“Chris Brown REALLY could and SHOULD do a rap album if he really wanted to. He been had bars,” another added, while a third said, “Was NOT expecting Chris Brown to have the best verse.” 

Listen to “FTCU (SLEEZEMIX)” below and check out some other reactions at the end of the page. 

Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown have collaborated on multiple songs over the years, beginning with “Right By My Side” back in 2012, while Sexyy Red joined forces with the NYC icon for “Pound Town 2” in 2023. 

Meanwhile, Scott and Minaj both hopped on the remix to Farruko and Bad Bunny’s “Krippy Kush” in 2017. 

Listen To Nas & DJ Premier’s “Define My Name” On 30th Anniversary Of “Illmatic”

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Music
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It’s incredible to see iconic collaborators like Nas and DJ Premier come together again after so many years. Their work on Illmatic is legendary in the Hip-Hop community, and a reunion track instantly generates a lot of excitement among fans.

“Define My Name” is another classic with Nas’s lyrical prowess and DJ Premier’s timeless production skills. The anticipation is high and the wave is growing every second. It’s always exciting to see artists of this caliber continuing to push boundaries and create music that resonates with audiences.

With their track record of creating magic together, there’s no doubt that “Define My Name” will be well-received by fans of both Nas and DJ Premier. It’s a testament to the enduring influence and relevance of their creative partnership. And all of this happens on the 30th anniversary of Nas’s seminal classic, Illmatic.

Nas & DJ Premier Reuniting On New Music 30 Years After “Illmatic” Magic

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Nas and DJ Premier produced magic together on the 1994 Hip-Hop classic Illmatic, including the singles “N.Y. State of Mind” and “Represent.”

Thirty years later, the dynamic duo has reunited for another track called “Define My Name.” Preemo announced the news in an Instagram post on Thursday (April 18), writing simply, “New joint at midnight.” He included the single art, a fish-eyed lens photo of the two standing outside somewhere in New York City.

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Earlier this week, Nas reflected on the making of Illmatic, which included contributions from several Hip-Hop legends. Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S. and, of course, DJ Premier contributed the beats, while AZ was the sole guest feature.

“Grainy pictures for grainy times,” he wrote in an Instagram post. “I had a dream I could get my favorite producers to produce on my debut album. I knew exactly what I wanted and how it should be. But I didn’t know anyone except for Paul, so I asked him would he connect me to them all. The cool soul brother that he is helped me line it up. On April 19th we smashed s###.

“Even tho the album leaked months before the release date we still are apart of music history. Thank you Large Professor (Paul) and Dj Premier who drove into the projects to pick me up a time or two. Qtip , Pete Rock , and my man from The Bridge DJ LES, and my guy AZ who was just coming up himself. And thank you to everyone involved. Friday is the albums 30th. 2 The Listeners- ONE LOVE.”

Both Nas and DJ Premier have continued pumping out incredible bodies of work over the past few decades. Nas, in particular, has had an impressive run with the King’s Disease projects alongside Hit-Boy. In 2021, Nas won his first-ever Grammy Award for the original King’s Disease (2020), a testament to his commitment to the craft. Since then, he’s released five more projects: King’s Disease II (2021), Magic (2021), King’s Disease III (2022), Magic 2 (2023) and Magic 3 (2023).

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GloRilla Asks To Pee On Side Of Road In Arrest Body Cam Footage: “Do You Know Who I Am?”

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Body cam footage of GloRilla’s DUI arrest surfaced on Thursday (April 18). The video showed the 24-year-old rapper attempting to use her celebrity status to avoid legal trouble.

“Do you know who I am?” she asked an officer.

GloRilla’s attempt to play up her fame didn’t work. The officer had no clue who she was.

“Never heard of me though?” Glorilla said. “You don’t know who I am?”

The officer told GloRilla to “enlighten” her, but the Memphis-bred rapper decided to drop it.

“No, you still gon’ pick on me,” GloRilla said. “It don’t matter who I am.”

GloRilla, whose real name is Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was arrested in Georgia on Tuesday morning (April 16). Police stopped her vehicle after she tried to make a U-turn at a red light. One officer smelled alcohol on her breath and marijuana from inside the car.

“I asked Woods how much she had consumed and what beverages she had consumed,” the officer wrote in the police report. “However, Woods continued to relay that it does not matter and she was good to drive.”

GloRilla agreed to do field sobriety tests but rejected a breathalyzer test. Police said she spoke in “sentences that were not always making sense.” She asked the cops to let her urinate on the side of the road when she was placed under arrest. The request was denied.

The multi-platinum-selling artist was booked for driving under the influence, having an open container and failing to obey a traffic control device. She spent a few hours in the Gwinnett County Jail before getting released on a $1,956 bond.

Damian Lillard’s estranged wife trolled GloRilla over the arrest on Wednesday (April 17). GloRilla memorably expressed interest in dating Lillard after meeting him during the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. Lillard filed for divorce in 2023.

Non-Spoiler Review: “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver” Is An Unconventional Action Movie

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Features
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“Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver” serves as the direct continuation to Zack Snyder’s two-part Sci-Fi saga distributed through Netflix. This film seamlessly picks up where the first left off, with our band of heroes returning to their village home on the planet of “Veldt,” now a refuge for those who suffered under the sinister reign of the Motherworld.

After the bold stand of “Kora” (Sophia Boutella) and her warriors in the finale of Part One, “Admiral Noble” returns with his Imperium Legion to crush this brave rebellion. To prepare for the imminent attack, “Kora” and her allies must unite, confront their pasts, and train the villagers of Veldt to defend their lives and the future of their planet.

I found “Rebel Moon: Part Two” highly entertaining, serving as a compelling follow-up to the first film. Snyder’s vision of both parts as a cohesive story, filmed concurrently, ensures seamless continuity. “Scargiver” proves to be the more exhilarating installment, offering satisfying payoffs to the groundwork laid in the previous film.

Addressing criticisms of Part One, “Scargiver” delves deeper into character exposition, forges stronger bonds, and delivers ample action in the finale. The performances of the returning cast are notably stronger, with standout portrayals by Sophia Boutella, Djimon Honsou, and Ed Skrein.

Visually, the VFX and production design are impressive given the constraints of Netflix’s budget. The editing, particularly in action scenes, is more efficient than in Part One, enhancing the viewing experience.

While “Scargiver” deviates from the traditional three-act structure, its two halves offer a balanced blend of exposition, character development, and explosive action. The finale showcases Snyder’s visual flair, with intense combat sequences flowing seamlessly from one to another.

Though the PG-13 rating may limit the depiction of violence, the Director’s Cut promises a more intense experience. Overall, “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver” is a cohesive and action-packed film, with potential for further exploration should Netflix greenlight a third installment.

While Snyder’s films may not appeal to all tastes, fans of “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire” are likely to find “The Scargiver” a worthy sequel. Enjoy streaming on Netflix tomorrow!

NBA YoungBoy Arrest Sends Him Back Into Federal Custody

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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NBA YoungBoy’s latest arrest resulted in his return to federal custody on Thursday (April 18). According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Judge Shelly Dick granted a motion to detain him until a bond revocation hearing can be scheduled in his gun case.

The 24-year-old rapper, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, was arrested on drug and weapon charges in Utah on Tuesday (April 16). He was on house arrest in Utah while awaiting trial in Louisiana. Federal prosecutors asked Judge Dick to revoke his pretrial release following Tuesday’s arrest.

“Considering the United States’ Motion to Arrest the Defendant and Revoke Release, it is hereby ordered that a warrant will issue directing a federal law enforcement officer to arrest Kentrell D. Gaulden, the defendant,” the judge ruled. “It is further ordered that following his arrest, a hearing will be set at a date and time to be determined by the Court to determine whether the defendant’s pre-trial release order should be revoked, and the defendant should be detained pending trial.”

NBA YoungBoy’s Louisiana gun case stemmed from a 2020 arrest in his hometown of Baton Rouge. Months before his latest arrest, the Motown Records artist admitted he pictured himself going back to jail.

“I’m kind of set on going to jail right now, so I don’t really think about [the future] too much,” he told Bootleg Kev in January. “I guess that is my life. I don’t let it bother me or no s### like that. You make the bed you lay in.”

The Cache County Sheriff’s Office busted NBA YoungBoy for his involvement in prescription drug fraud on Tuesday. Authorities accused him and his associates of illegally obtaining promethazine with codeine from multiple pharmacies in Utah. The suspects allegedly impersonated physicians and created fake patients to get prescriptions.

Investigators said NBA YoungBoy posed as an elderly woman in the scheme. He was charged with identity fraud, forgery and attempting to procure prescription drugs.

Pam Grier Reveals Why She’s Learning To Pole Dance For Cardi B

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Pam Grier decided to pick up a new skill for her proposed movie with Cardi B. The legendary actress said she’s learning how to pole dance for a role in the film on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

“I’m doing presently my biopic as a series,” Grier said when asked about the Cardi B collaboration. “As soon as I finish that, I really wanted to work with her. And it could be in maybe two years at the theater ‘cause I’m now learning how to pole dance. And it’s taking a minute, but it’s a lot of fun. But it’s a wonderful story. I don’t want to give it away, but it’s perfect for her because she’s a great mom.”

Grier told Rolling Stone she was writing a script for herself and Cardi B in 2022. The Foxy Brown star refused to disclose any major details about the movie, but she teased her and Cardi B’s roles on Watch What Happens Live.

“I’m the pole dancer,” Grier said. “And she teaches me.”

Cardi B wasn’t the only rapper mentioned during Grier’s appearance on Watch What Happens Live. Grier also discussed Snoop Dogg passing out when he met her for the first time at an airport.

“He was turning pale and he got up and he wobbled to the men’s room.,” Grier recalled. “I said, ‘Is he OK?’ He went in and fell down on the pissy floor and fainted.”

She added, “I was so upset that they cleaned him up and brought him back out and we sat together. I didn’t know I had that effect on him. He’s such a lovely person, I just couldn’t imagine him lying in urine.”

Grier and Snoop Dogg worked together on the 2001 horror film Bones. Snoop Dogg recounted his fainting story in several interviews.

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Jacquees’ Response To Deion Sanders’ “Heels Ban” For His Daughter Is Truly Unhinged

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Deion Sanders has issued a special directive to his daughter Deiondra Sanders in hopes it will make her partner, Cash Money vocalist Jacquees, feel welcomed into the Sanders’ family tree.

On Wednesday (April 17), following Jacquees’ 30th birthday celebration, Coach Prime spoke with Deiondra, who was coincidentally celebrating her birthday as well, via FaceTime while she was shopping with the “Bed” singer and soon-to-be father of her child. During their brief chat, Deion appeared to chastise Deiondra for her wardrobe choice at Jacquees’ birthday event in Atlanta.

“You can’t take no picture when you have on heels, you can’t do that to him,” Deion told Deiondra in part. “Nah straight up, you can’t do the man like that’s my dog. If he in the family we gone take care of him.”

Jacquess promptly responded with a salacious remark in the comment section of the post that appeared to suggest he’s grown accustom to dating women taller than himself.

“YOU KNOW I Grew up climbing trees!!!!,” he wrote. “Love ya OG fasho thank you for creating my WOMAN.”

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Last month, Deiondra and Jacquees announced she was pregnant by sharing an image of the sonogram of the developing fetus. Coach Prime confessed that while “not one thing” excites him about becoming a first-time grandfather, he’s still processing the news.

“I haven’t digested that whole thing yet,” Sanders said during an interview with PEOPLE published Wednesday (April 10). “I’m proud of my baby that she’s at least waited until her thirties to give me this gift of life.”

Although Dion said he’s happy Deiondra waited, his priority remains to ensure “she’s straight emotionally and psychologically as well.”

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NBA YoungBoy Posed As Woman Named Gwen Cox In Fraud Ring

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NBA YoungBoy’s accent and pronunciation helped investigators bust him for prescription drug fraud. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, an investigator determined the 24-year-old rapper was posing as an elderly woman named “Gwendolyn Cox” to get prescription drugs.

The Cache County Sheriff’s Office accused NBA YoungBoy and his associates of scamming multiple pharmacies to obtain promethazine with codeine in Utah. He was arrested for identity fraud, forgery and attempting to procure prescription drugs on Tuesday (April 16). A Cache County investigator explained how phone calls led to NBA YoungBoy’s arrest.

“During the investigation, I was contacted by Dispatch and informed of a ‘Gwendolyn Cox’ needing to speak with me,” Tyson Hyrum Nielsen wrote in an affidavit. “I contacted Gwendolyn at the phone number that she provided Dispatch … During the conversation with ‘Gwendolyn’ it was very clear that a fake voice was being used. ‘Gwendolyn’ sounded as though she was a much younger male from the southern states.”

He continued, “Gwendolyn made a statement ‘Well I axed her to and she said that she’ll have you call me.’ This statement was a response to a request that was made to have ‘Gwendolyn’ contact Dispatch and have them transfer her call back through. According to your Affiant’s training and experience and having lived in the Southern United States, the terminology in replacing the work ‘ask’ with ‘axe’ or other variations, is consistent with a southern dialect in states such as Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and other southern states.”

Investigators learned the physicians who supposedly prescribed the drugs to “Gwendolyn Cox” had no records of her being a patient. Two associates of NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, were arrested for a prescription fraud incident at a pharmacy in Smithfield, Utah. The suspects were traveling in a vehicle registered to NBA YoungBoy.

A person identified as his business manager tried to contact authorities to retrieve the vehicle from the impound. Nielsen requested to speak with NBA YoungBoy, leading to a conference call.

NBA YoungBoy claimed the women who got arrested were his family. He said they had permission to use his vehicle. The Baton Rouge native allegedly insisted on securing the prescription drugs despite the circumstances. The conference call proved costly as it helped Nielsen conclude “Gwendolyn Cox” was NBA YoungBoy.

“Kentrell Gaulden continued to attempt to further the prescription fraud by talking about the prescription and saying ‘she on the hospital bed,’ referring to the patient ‘Gwendolyn Cox’ from the previous day,” Nielsen wrote. “Also of value to note, Kentrell Gaulden used the word ‘Axe’ instead of ask, this is similar to my conversation with ‘Gwendolyn’ the night before when ‘Gwendolyn’ used the same word. Based on my training and experience and having lived in the Southern United States, using the term ‘Axe’ in place of ask is a common southern dialect. This is also consistent with Kentrell Gaulden being from Louisiana and having lived in Texas as well.”

The prescription fraud added to NBA YoungBoy’s legal troubles. He was already on house arrest awaiting trial in a gun case. A motion was filed to revoke his pre-trial release on Thursday (April 18).

Rick Ross Calls Drake Publishing Conspiracy Theory “Minions’ Opinions”

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Rick Ross denied a conspiracy theory claiming Drake owned a percentage of Rozay’s publishing on Thursday (April 18). Fans wildly suggested Ross, Kendrick Lamar and others dissed Drake partly due to the Canadian artist securing a portion of their publishing.

“BIG cap,” Ross wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Minion’s opinions.”

The conspiracy theory spiraled out of control from comments made by Joe Budden, who believed Drake co-owned former Apple Music executive Larry Jackson’s company Gamma. Ross and his Maybach Music Group partnered with Gamma in 2023.

Ross was one of several artists who started feuding with Drake over the past month. The rap war began when Future and Metro Boomin released their album We Don’t Trust You in March. Future took shots at Drake on the album, but Kendrick Lamar sent the most shockwaves when he dissed Drizzy on the song “Like That.”

Future and Metro continued to attack Drake with the follow-up album We Still Don’t Trust You. The project featured A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd joining the battle against Drake.

Ross sided with Future and Metro despite past collaborations with Drake. The decision resulted in Drake dissing Ross and others on the song “Push Ups (Drop & Give Me 50).” Ross responded with the diss track “Champagne Moments.”

“You ain’t never want to be a n#### anyway, n####,” Ross said in the outro. “That’s why you had an operation to make your nose smaller than your father nose, n####. I unfollowed you, n####, ’cause you sent the m############ cease-and-desist to French Montana, n####.You sent the police, n####, hatin’ on my dog project/That wasn’t the same white boy that I seen, n####, when we were makin’ them early records, n####.”

He added, “I know you got your Dockers on with no underwear, white boy. Yeah, you had that surgery, that six-pack gone. That’s why you wearing that funny s### at your show, you can’t hide it, n####.”

Listen to “Champagne Moments” below.

Jeezy Appears On MSNBC To Discuss Taking “Big Risk” By Supporting Barack Obama

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Back in 2008, Jeezy jumped headfirst into the rough political waters. The Georgia-raised Hip-Hop artist gave then-Senator Barack Obama a huge co-sign by releasing his “My President” single.

Jeezy narrated the upcoming Jesse Washington-directed Hip-Hop & The White House documentary. MSNBC host Ari Melber spoke to the Recession album creator about covering politics and supporting Obama’s presidential run.

“I mean with Obama, it was timing, just like this documentary is timing. With Obama, it was culture, meaning this was something that we had never seen before,” Jeezy stated on The Beat. “It was an energy that none of us experienced. It was a movement.”

Jeezy’s “My President” featured New York City rap icon Nas. The collaboration became a Hip-Hop anthem during Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign for the White House. Obama defeated Arizona Senator John McCain to win the ’08 presidential race.

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“I truly was a believer, I believed that he believed, and I wanted to support him any way I could and what we wanted was a leader that can bring everybody together,” Jeezy told Ari Melber about Barack Obama.

The trap music legend also added, “That’s why I chose to support what he was doing from a grassroots level. That’s why I chose to support him with my art because you’re right, it was a big risk. It’s a big risk. Nobody wanted to hear about politics.”

In addition, Jeezy spoke about how the 44th President of the United States impacted him. The former Boyz n da Hood member said, “On the low, Obama was a mentor of mine and didn’t even know it. He was helping me become a better individual.”

Andscape’s Hip-Hop & The White House debuts April 12 on Hulu. The documentary will focus on how Hip-Hop culture influenced presidential politics in the United States. Common, Bun B and other rap figures make appearances.

Shyne Insists He Was Diddy’s “Fall Guy” In 1999 Shooting As Pressure On Mogul Increases

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Former rapper Jamal “Shyne” Barrow is co-signing new statements supporting his claim that he was the alleged scapegoat in the 1999 Club New York shooting involving Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jennifer Lopez. 

“I’ve been saying this all along,” Shyne told Channel 5 Belize. “Everyone knew all along that I was the fall guy…I maintained my innocence all this time. I said I was defending myself. I didn’t get into who did what.”

Diddy, Lopez and their bodyguard, Anthony “Wolf” Jones, were with Shyne when an argument escalated, resulting in three people getting injured. One of the victims, Natania Reuben, was shot in the face. 

While Diddy and Jones were acquitted, Shyne was convicted of assault and gun possession in 2001. He served almost nine years in prison and was released in October 2009.

Diddy was acquitted of all charges, but allegations surrounding bribes and witness tampering loomed over the mogul’s head during his trial. 

More than two decades later, Shyne stated that he continues to deal with the repercussions of that night, notwithstanding his transition from music to politics as a current member of the Belize House of Representatives.

“I’ve done my best to put it behind me and to move forward, but it certainly reopens the wounds,” he said. “I maintain that I never [shot] nobody. There were other guns there. I always said that that has not changed.”

Shyne’s declaration comes on the heels of victim Natania Reid’s recent vow to hold Diddy accountable for the shooting. Reid, who sued Diddy and received a nearly $2 million settlement, claims Diddy has harassed her since the incident.

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Reid came forward as multiple victims accused Diddy of rape, sexual assault and other heinous crimes shortly before the Bad Boy mogul’s Los Angeles, Miami and New York homes were raided by Homeland Security.

Reid recounted the incident, claiming, “I watched him [Diddy] fire the gun. I’ve said it all this time. Everybody knew he did it. Not only did he [shoot] me in the face, he also set off a course of harassment against me for the past 24 years.”

Shyne, who serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Belize House of Representatives and the Leader of the Belize United Democratic Party, reflected on his past with disdain and mindfulness, striving to focus on his political career and contributions rather than dwell on past grievances. 

“The victims are vindicating me,” Shyne said. “Witnesses are vindicating me. But I have moved on. I’m not trying to relive that.”

Diddy’s mortal enemy 50 Cent is already replying.

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Ray J Claims Artists Can’t Get Record Deals Without Being On Reality TV

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Ray J turned from a singer/actor to a reality television personality. His time on shows such as For the Love of Ray J, Love & Hip-Hop and College Hill: Celebrity Edition extended his entertainment career.

According to Ray J, the current music industry leans heavily on finding potential stars from unscripted television programming. The 43-year-old entrepreneur addressed the topic in a video posted to social media.

“I love shooting ratchet TV. This ratchet s###, they kept sleeping on us. They kept sleeping on this rachet s###,” Ray J stated. “And now what’s crazy is that you can’t even get a f###### record deal nowadays without being on a reality show. That’s how they’re picking and choosing.”

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Ray J expressed interest in working with former Blue Girls Club cast member Chrisean Rock. In addition, the Tronix Network founder teased an upcoming television project featuring “Hood Rats” rapper Sukihana.

“We want a Chrisean show… She gotta hit us up. I’ve been hitting her, no response. I don’t know when it was, but whenever she’s ready, the bag is here,” Ray J announced. He also said, “Suki bout to start her network in three months.”

Reality television has introduced acts like Cardi B, Latto, and Baby Tate to a larger audience. Plus, the Love & Hip-Hop franchise helped established artists such as Joe Budden, Remy Ma and K. Michelle build supporters for other non-TV endeavors.