The 2023 Emmy Awards have been postponed due to the ongoing actors’ and writers’ strikes.
The annual TV prizegiving was due to take place on September 18. However, it has been postponed to a later date due to the ongoing strikes by members of the WGA writers’ union and SAG-AFTRA performers’ union.
According to Variety, vendors for both the Primetime Emmys and the Creative Arts Emmys, which usually occur the week before, have been told that the ceremonies will not be broadcast on those dates.
A person unauthorized to speak publicly about the situation confirmed to USA Today that the awards show will be delayed until January 2024. This marks the first time the Emmys have been postponed since 2001 when they were pushed back following the 9/11 attacks.
Representatives for the TV Academy have not yet commented on the reports. However, they said last week, “Like the rest of the industry, we hope there will be an equitable and timely resolution for all parties in the current guild negotiations.
We continue to monitor the situation closely with our partners at Fox and will advise if and when there is an update available.”
They had previously confirmed that final-round voting for the Primetime Emmys will still occur between August 17 and 28. Under the work stoppage guidelines, actors and writers cannot promote their work, attend or campaign for awards shows.
The nominations for the 2023 Emmys were unveiled mere days before the strike, with “Succession” leading the charge with 27 nods. The drama was followed by “The Last of Us” with “24,” “The White Lotus” with “23,” and Ted Lasso with “21.”
Rapper Future has been ordered by the court to increase his child support payments to Brittni Mealy, the mother of his 10-year-old son, Prince.
According to RadarOnline, the court has ruled that Future will now pay Mealy $5,000 per month, a significant increase from the previous amount of $3,000.
Mealy’s legal team argued that there had been a “substantial change” in Future’s income since the original child support amount was set in 2014. They found that the rapper currently earns about $30,000 a month.
They cited his successful music career and other ventures as evidence of his increased wealth. Mealy also requested a detailed account of Future’s financial assets, including his credit charges, money transfers, property holdings, and cryptocurrency investments.
The court’s decision also considered changes in the child’s needs and Future’s alleged failure to fulfill his custody obligations.
Mealy claimed that Future frequently missed his scheduled custody days, leading her to hire additional childcare.
As part of the court’s ruling, Future must maintain a $350,000 life insurance policy and cover daycare costs for the days he fails to honor the custody schedule.
“Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You)” by UGK featuring OutKast is a bona fide Hip Hop classic. Rising Tampa rapper Doechii channeled the energy of the Underground Kingz track for her new record titled “Universal Swamp Anthem.”
Doechii’s reimagining of “Int’l Players Anthem” as “Universal Swamp Anthem” is part of the “Pixel RePresents” series. Mass Appeal partnered with Google Pixel and Sony Music Entertainment’s Certified for the program.
“Pixel RePresents” honors Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary by elevating women in the culture. Additional modern-day female rappers – such as Lola Brooke, Flo Milli, and BIA – also recreated popular tunes from past eras.
Doechii’s “Universal Swamp Anthem” is the fourth single off the upcoming Pix Tape EP which drops in August. Each track on the project comes with original artwork photographed on a Google Pixel 7 Pro.
The Recording Academy nominated UGK and OutKast’s “Int’l Players Anthem” for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at 2008’s 50th Annual Grammy Awards. Plus, the DJ Paul and Juicy J-produced collaboration’s music video won Video Of The Year at the 8th BET Awards in 2008.
“OTP” is an electrifying musical collaboration between rising artist KINGDAX, renowned cumbia producer and DJ El Dusty, and Grammy award-winning guitarist Mariano Herrera. The track defies traditional genre labels, blending elements of hip-hop, pop, dance, and Latin influences into a captivating and unique record.
The song weaves a compelling narrative of a young artist’s journey on the road, navigating through life’s twists and turns to find his path. Mariano Herrera’s Grammy-winning guitar skills add a beautiful and subtle undertone to the track, enriching the overall musical experience.
Scheduled for release on July 28th, 2023, under El Dusty’s Americano Label / Empire imprint, “OTP” promises to be a must-listen for music enthusiasts seeking fresh and innovative sounds. Stay tuned to experience the magic of this one-of-a-kind collaboration that defies expectations and sets a new standard for musical artistry.
Important evidence may change the trajectory of Travis Scott’s Astroworld case. Houston police have recently made public a comprehensive 1,266-page report that does not look favorable on the rap star.
According to the report, during the November 2021 Astroworld concert, a security guard went backstage and pleaded with Travis Scott’s team to halt the event due to security concerns, TMZ reported.
Within the report, numerous interviews were conducted with hundreds of concert attendees, including those who experienced injuries and required hospitalization. Also included in the report was a testimony from a security guard named Marty.
Travis Scott
In his comments to the police, the security guard said he managed to reach the backstage audio area during Drake’s performance in an attempt to stop the show.
He then said that he clearly communicated to two members of Travis’ team, who supposedly had the means to reach Travis, that the concert had to be stopped. To the misfortune of those injured and killed, his effort was obstructed and unable to convey his urgent message.
According to the man’s account, Travis’ team was totally against the show being stopped because Drake still had three more songs to perform.
The security guard tried to emphasize that the situation was more important than just Drake’s performance but alleged that Travis’ team didn’t care.
During the investigation into the night, the police also interviewed Drake and asked if he noticed any issues in the crowd while he was on stage. The “God’s Plan” chart-topper said he did not, mostly because of the many lights around. He also said since he had not done a rehearsal, he was unfamiliar with performing on that stage. Thus was unaware of things going on with the audience.
In addition to the attendees, there were first responders that talked about the medical challenges they encountered. Within a span of 46 minutes, one firefighter attended to 11 patients experiencing cardiac arrest. He also encountered one individual with a crushed larynx, one overdose incident, and several other injuries requiring immediate attention.
Travis faces civil lawsuits over the concert tragedy, and if evidence shows his team indeed hindered efforts to stop the show, it may have major legal consequences in the ongoing cases.
Following Doja Cat’s controversial diss towards her fans last week, the rapper’s dedicated fanbase has become deeply divided.
Earlier this month, the “Say So” artist, who is notoriously outspoken on social media, lashed out at her fans online.
The performer aimed the bulk of her criticism at those who had created fan accounts dedicated to her and referred to themselves as “kittenz,” a name she had given to her fans in the past.
“My fans don’t get to name themselves s###. If you call yourself a ‘kitten’ or f###### ‘kittenz’ that means you need to get off your phone and get a job and help your parents with the house,” Doja Cat said.
As a result of the 27-year-old’s startling remarks, Hype Auditor has reported that she has lost more than 180,000 followers on Instagram over the recent weeks.
Some fiercely attacking her, while others are grappling with the decision to continue supporting her. These sentiments were evident in the mixed and unexpected reactions that emerged after she announced her highly anticipated new single, “Paint the Town Red.”
Doja Cat has lost over 180,000 Instagram followers after lashing out at her fans on social media, and some of the “kittenz” still want to claw the rapper’s eyes out unless she apologizes.
“Idk if I can stream I’m too busy helping my parents clean the house,” one user replied, while another wrote: “we will be streaming illegally to fight for the kittenz.”
Doja is preparing for a nationwide U.S. tour, which will kick off later this year.
The first show will be held at San Francisco’s Chase Center on October 31. But some fans have vowed to boycott the outing. There is no release date for “Paint the Town Red.”
Boosie Badazz and Wack 100 argued over Kodak Black’s decision to collaborate with Tekashi 6ix9ine on Friday (July 28). Wack 100 defended Kodak Black by posting proof of the $1 million the 26-year-old rapper received for the feature.
“FOR ALL YALL THINKING @kodakblack is CAPP’n NAW IMA STAND IN A GAP FOR THOSE THAT STOOD FOR ME,” Wack 100 wrote on Instagram.” [Boosie] THIS MAN SHOWED UP FOR WACK RESPECTFULLY GET OFF THAT B####### WITH HIM. WE’VE ALWAYS BEEN GOOD LETS KEEP IT THAT WAY. AND SHOUT OUT TO @fumevapors MY NEW BUSINESS PARTNERS WHO DID EXACTLY WHAT WE AGREED TO.”
He continued, “TO THE REST FOLLOW YOUR MIND DO WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU …. NOW SHUT IT TF UP THAT FIRST BAD WAS REAL 2 MORE CAME AFTER THIS!”
Boosie responded in the comments of Wack 100’s post. The Baton Rouge native said the video proved his point that Kodak Black sacrificed morals for money.
“I never said he didn’t get paid lol that ain’t what this bout n u know @wack100 don’t act like i said yall was lying about the money,” Boosie wrote with laughing emojis. “u posting this does not help his situation at all it’s actually [worse]! NOW he only got paid 600 k n gotta pay 400k n taxes.”
Boosie believed Wack 100 picked the wrong side by defending Kodak Black. The veteran artist sought to speak with Wack 100 in private.
Kodak Black worked with 6ix9ine on a new song “Shaka Laka.” The two appeared together in the track’s music video.
Carlee Russell, the 25-year-old Alabama nursing student who claimed she was kidnapped for 49 hours, a stunt she later confessed was a lie, was charged with two misdemeanors concerning the hoax, Hoover, Alabama police announced Friday (July 28).
The arrest warrant was issued earlier today. Carlee Russell surrendered to authorities accompanied by her attorney at the Hoover City Jail to face two misdemeanor charges: false reporting to law enforcement authorities and falsely reporting an incident.
“Her decisions that night created panic and alarm for the citizens of our city and even across the nation as the concern grew about a kidnapper being on the loose using a small child as bait…as we know, actions can have consequences, and that’s why we’re here today,” Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said.
Russell’s initial disappearance on July 13, 2023, triggered a massive search operation after she reported seeing a toddler walking along the side of the interstate and intended to pull over to help.
Her sudden reappearance three days later was as unexpected as her disappearance, and she was immediately taken to the hospital for evaluation.
However, the revelation of Russell’s deception has had far-reaching consequences. She has since been fired from her job at the Woodhouse Spa in Birmingham, Alabama. The spa’s owner, Stuart Rome, expressed his employees’ feelings of betrayal, stating it was devastating for them, thinking a coworker was abducted.
Russell’s former boyfriend, Thomar Latrell Simmons, revealed Russell’s actions also blindsided him, resulting in their split. In a statement posted on Instagram Monday night, July 24, Simmons says Carlee’s actions created hurt, confusion, and dishonesty.
The charges carried a bond of $1,000 each and are punishable by up to a year in jail and a $6,000 fine if convicted. Russell was released from jail after posting bond.
G Herbo admitted to his role in a fraud scheme in a Massachusetts court on Friday (July 28). The Chicago-bred rapper pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of making a false statement to a federal official.
Prosecutors dropped several counts of aggravated identity theft as part of a plea deal. G Herbo is scheduled to be sentenced on November 7.
G Herbo, whose real name is Herbert Wright, agreed to pay roughly $140,000 in restitution. He faces up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud and five years for making false statements.
“Mr. Wright used stolen account information as his very own unlimited funding source, using victims’ payment cards to finance an extravagant lifestyle and advance his career,” Massachusetts’ Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy said. “Mr. Wright’s conduct affected countless businesses and individuals across the United States who had to foot his nearly $140,000 bill in unauthorized transactions.”
Levy added, “Mr. Wright flaunted his lavish spending on social media, in music videos and in industry news. This office and our law enforcement partners are committed to ensuring that individuals and businesses are protected against fraudsters. This case should serve as a reminder that if you break the law, you will be prosecuted and held accountable – regardless of who you are.”
G Herbo’s co-defendant Antonio Strong pleaded not guilty to fraud and identity theft charges. Strong awaits trial.
YNW Melly must wait until the fall to defend himself against murder charges once again.
According to multiplereports, Florida prosecutors requested an October 2 start date for YNW Melly’s retrial. His defense team agreed to the date at a court hearing on Friday (July 28).
The double murder case’s first trial began in June. The jury was unable to reach a verdict after hearing weeks of testimony. Judge John Murphy declared a mistrial on July 22.
Prosecutors asked Judge Murphy to allow them to try the 24-year-old rapper alongside his co-defendant YNW Bortlen in the retrial. The defense objected since their client is facing the death penalty and YNW Bortlen is not.
Prior to the mistrial, YNW Bortlen’s trial was scheduled to start on October 2. Judge Murphy did not make a ruling on the prosecution’s request to try YNW Melly and YNW Bortlen together.
Prosecutors accuse YNW Melly of killing his friends YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in 2018. YNW Bortlen allegedly helped stage a drive-by shooting to cover up the murders.
YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, was arrested in 2019. He pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges. The Florida native remains in jail as he awaits his second trial.
The Black Music Action Coalition enlisted the help of Jesse Collins Entertainment and Primary Wave Music to produce the organization’s third annual gala. The 2023 BMAC Gala, which is presented by Live Nation, will be held at the Beverly Hilton in California on September 21.
Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon will serve as executive producers of the event. Kristin Meyers will be the showrunner with Primary Wave’s Donna Grecco returning as a producer for the third straight year.
“With the BMAC Gala now in its third year, we are proud to partner with Primary Wave and Jesse Collins Entertainment, who have produced some of the biggest cultural moments in entertainment history,” BMAC co-founder Willie “Prophet” Stiggers said. “We look forward to delivering a powerful tribute to those who paved the way for true representation and justice within our industry.”
He added, “Our mission will always be to empower our community and ignite the passion for change. This year’s celebration will be a testament to the unshakeable spirit of Black artists, music professionals and activists, who are inspiring a new generation and creating a future of greater equity, unity and everlasting impact.”
The BMAC Gala honors artists, executives and others for making an impact on racial justice and social change. Past honorees include Lil Baby, The Weeknd and H.E.R.
BMAC will announce this year’s award recipients in the coming weeks.
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The saga of 2Pac’s unsolved 1996 murder continues to take curveball-like twists and turns—thanks to archived footage and Floyd Mayweather.
Mayweather has somehow inserted himself into the news cycle within the 10-day timeline of the search warrant being served at the home of Keefe D, the uncle of the primary suspect in 2Pac’s fatal shooting, Orlando Anderson. Following the July 17 search, which turned up bullets and other items purportedly connected to the crime, claims the Champ witnessed the shooting started to bubble up.
How did Mayweather’s bombshell claim emerge one might ask? Why, no place other than TikTok (and to think the Biden administration is contemplating banning the app in the U.S. TUH)!
“The car pulled up and shot 2Pac,” Mayweather said while walking the streets of Las Vegas in the clip. “Car pulled right here and shot 2Pac at this light,” he added while pointing to the spot he witnessed the shooting. “Car went that way. I was living right here in 1996 when 2Pac got killed. Right here. I ain’t never told nobody.”
It goes without saying that nothing about 2Pac’s nearly 30-year unsolved murder mystery is funny. However, this clip of Mayweather is like watching Ezal from Ice Cube’s Friday film tell a story. Not to infer that the Champ is an overzealous crackhead from South Central, but the story definitely screams “cap.” Furthermore, Mayweather, 46, would’ve been 19 at the time of the shooting—and additionally in the first year of his professional career. The Champ was talking mad s### then—no way he kept that to himself all these years.
Nevertheless, it’s likely we’ll never know whether Mayweather actually witnessed the shooting. However, we now may know what 2Pac was doing moments before his death. Spoiler alert: 2Pac appeared to be living up to the urban legend of his hit record “I Get Around” ahead of his demise. Based on never-before-seen archival footage released by The Walter J. Brown Media Archives & Peabody Awards Collection, bro was showing a group of female fans some “California Love” before he and Suge Knight dipped off.
Who knows if the footage truly aligns with the timeline of events leading up to the shooting—but at least we all get a glimpse of 2Pac’s legendary Rizz in action for the first time in more than two decades.
Unreleased footage of 2Pac moments before he was shot in Las Vegas.
Unreleased video that was released of Tupac before he was shot has been released by The Walter J. Brown Media Archives & Peabody Awards Collection.
Yo Gotti has fans of the late Young Dolph fuming—but was that his intention? The alleged pettiness began on July 26, the eve of Dolph’s birthday, when Gotti announced his upcoming DJ Drama-hosted Gangsta Grillz mixtape, I Showed You So.
Hanging Out Da Phantom In A Foreign Country 🇬🇧 Wit My N##### Wit Me & Da Girl I Always Wanted – Still Ain’t Did My Net Worth But I Gotta Be Up 9 Figures I Manifested This Sh!T “I SHOWED U SO” GANGSTA GRILLZ Me & @DJDRAMA 8/4
Considering the tape drops on August 4, I can’t imagine a scenario in which Gotti and his CMG team wouldn’t attempt to release a lead single for the project at least a week ahead of its release. And again, as I’m rocking my critical thinking cap, July 27 is exactly a week from the date of release.
Could it be a pure coincidence that a deceased Dolph’s birthday is July 27? Possibly. It’s definitely unrelated to the first shot of the visual captures Gotti pulling up in a blacked-out Rolls-Royce in a black tuxedo like he’s headed to a funeral. Because here’s definitely not an entire white-on-white color scheme Gotti and his CMG label, formerly known as Cocaine Muzic Group, strictly follows.
Aside from some semi-blatant red flags and likely dangerous application of the Devil’s advocacy, this all appears to be an effective rollout for a surprise mixtape, right? Wrong, according to Young Dolph’s loyalist fanbase.
For now, it appears there aren’t any major shots thrown on the record—which is basically just a few minutes of Yo Gotti rapping about how he bagged Angela Simmons and doesn’t f### with anyone. It seems it’s the principle, though, as fans are certain releasing music on Young Dolph’s birthday is a sign of disrespect.
However, there’s always more to what meets the eye. Before Yo Gotti announced the tape or single, he took a moment to acknowledge one of his early mixtapes hosted by DJ Drama, which was aptly titled I Told You So. Yo Gotti shared a tweet remarking on the project on July 25—which again, makes it feel like this was all apart of a plan; one that was calculated, but not in a way that would suggest malicious intent.
Even still, I’m sure Yo Gotti will never forget Young Dolph once called his CMG group the Cocaine Muzik (insert politically incorrect and sexually insensitive language.)
That being said, you make the decision on your own and check out the video below.
Many supporters of the late Dayvon “King Von” Bennett are in defense mode over the Chicago-bred rhymer. For example, fellow Chicago native Lil Reese justified Von asking for protective custody in jail because of his sexuality.
“They’re supposed to be Christian, but they got a problem with gay people,” King Von told an officer in the leaked body-cam video. When asked if his sexual orientation is the reason for his protective custody request, Von answered, “Yes.”
In the same clip, King Von appears to blow a kiss to another male inmate before saying, “I’m gonna f### you too.” Social media users began questioning the motive behind the “Crazy Story” rapper’s comments with some people suggesting it was a ploy to get away from his enemies in jail.
Lil Reese seems to believe King Von was joking when telling officers on camera that he is gay. Cam Capone News caught up with Reese to get his thoughts on the situation.
Longtime Rivals King Von & Lil Jay Both Face Allegations Of Being Gay Or Bisexual
“He was playing the whole time,” said Lil Reese about Von. “I know he was playing because he was trying to get moved to a new deck, so that’s what you got to do sometime. You gotta play like that. He was f###### around though. But, Lil Jay wasn’t joking.”
King Von’s rival, Lil Jay, has also been in the news due to security footage from inside a jail. However, Jay denied being the man in a viral video seen kissing another man. He stated, “Face don’t match, tattoos don’t match, body don’t match.”
During his recent interview, Lil Reese addressed whether it was “normal” for inmates to lie about their sexuality as a form of protection. The Supa Savage mixtape creator added, “I don’t know about that. But it’s certain ways you gotta do things. [King Von] was probably just f###### around, just wanted to get moved. So he did that.”
A recent U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee hearing on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) has garnered a lot of attention from the international press. The newsworthy event even has Hip Hop stars Cardi B and Offset publicly contemplating possible extraterrestrial life.
Offset and Cardi B joined forces again for their new single “Jealousy” which dropped today (July 28). While promoting the song during an Instagram Live session, the celebrity couple spoke about aliens and UFOs.
The “Jealousy” Rappers Have Different Opinions About Aliens Visiting Earth
“Do you think that aliens exist? I don’t think they do,” Cardi told her husband. Offset responded, “I think that aliens exist. I think they’ve been hiding s### from a n#### this whole time. I’ve been seeing UFOs. It’s live footage of them m############ too now.”
However, Cardi B remained skeptical about alien life forms visiting Earth. The Grammy winner questioned if ETs are capable of traveling to other planets, then why haven’t these super-intelligent beings dominated our world?
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“[The aliens] probably don’t care about Earth,” Offset offered. “They probably got some big-ass s### going on. We’re probably some little peons to them. Then God is real, so at the end of the day, you don’t know what creatures or what’s out there.”
Cardi B eventually fired back, “I feel like that s### is fake. The government’s trying to distract us.” Offset then asked, “From what?” The 30-year-old Bronx, New York native jokingly replied, “From something!”
Offset’s “Jealousy” joins a list of collabs with his now-wife that includes other tracks like “Lick” from 2017, “MotorSport” from 2017, “Clout” from 2019, and “Type S###” from 2021. Cardi B privately married the Georgia-raised Migos member in September 2017.
A property owner filed a lawsuit against Vic Mensa, claiming the Chicago-bred rapper owes money for rent and late fees.
According to TMZ, the unnamed landlord sued Mensa for $8,340. The plaintiff’s lawyer argued his client had to pay for real estate taxes, maintenance and other costs as Mensa occupied the apartment for free.
In response, Mensa’s team told the outlet that the property put The Autobiography artist’s loved ones in danger. Apparently, someone broke into the place earlier this year while his girlfriend was home alone.
Mensa believes the property owner did not provide adequate security measures which led to him moving out and no longer paying rent. The landlord insists security at the location increased following the incident.
Mensa has also had problems with the law. In January 2022, police arrested him at the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia for possession of LSD, Psilocybin mushrooms, and other drugs.
As far as music, Mensa informed fans last October that he completed his sophomore studio LP. He stated at the time, “I’m just waiting on a couple of feature verses and tweaking the mixes, but the creation of the album is complete.”
Back in 2002, Nelly dropped his chart-topping “Hot in Herre” single. Fast forward two decades later, NLE Choppa channeled the energy of “Hot in Herre” for his “It’s Getting Hot” single.
The production and chorus for “It’s Getting Hot” directly borrow from the original “Hot in Herre” track. For the new song’s official music video, NLE Choppa wore a band-aid under his eye à la Nelly’s signature look.
In addition, NLE Choppa contributed to “Angel Pt. 1” off Fast X (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). Kodak Black, Jimin of BTS, JVKE, and Muni Long appear on that collaboration as well.
“S### Me Out” and “Angel, Pt. 1” as well as “Do It Again” featuring 2Rare made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2023. NLE Choppa also took on acting this year as a guest on Freeform’s college-themed sitcom Grown-ish.
Nelly’s “Hot in Herre” became a cultural phenomenon upon its release. The Neptunes-produced hit peaked at No. 1 on the Hot 100. It also won the inaugural Best Male Rap Solo Performance honor at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards.
Snoop Dogg was touched by the plight of a 93-year-old Josephine Wright’s battle for the land that has belonged to her husband’s family since the Civil War.
The great-grandmother is in a legal dispute with developers over a parcel of land on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. However, a number of celebrities are coming to the aid of the elderly lady, including Snoop Dogg, who felt a personal connection to Josephine Wright.
He reached out and donated $10,000 to Wright’s GoFundMe campaign through his record label, Death Row Records. “I did it from the heart,” Snoop Dogg told CNN in a statement. “She reminds me of my mother and grandmother.”
Last month, Tyler Perry shared a news report on Instagram detailing Wright’s battle for her land. The film and television mogul quoted the nonagenarian and offered his help and support.
“’I’ve pretty much been a fighter all my life’ said 93 year old Josephine Wright. Well, that makes two of us,” Perry penned in the caption. “Ms. Wright, please tell where to show up and what you need to help you fight.”
Additionally, Kyrie Irving has also made a major contribution to the cause. In June, the Dallas Mavericks star donated $40,000 to the GoFundMe campaign, becoming the top contributor.
Snoop Dogg’s donation boosted Josephine Wright’s fundraiser, which received $279,367 of the $350,000 target.
Wright’s granddaughter launched the GFM to help pay for legal expenses.
Developers filed a lawsuit against Wright in February. They claimed that her satellite dish, shed, and screened-in porch impede the construction of their new housing development on Hilton Head Island.
Wright countersued, accusing developers of a “constant barrage of tactics of intimidation, harassment, trespass, to include this litigation in an effort to force her to sell her property.”
Drake appeared to take a shot as his old nemesis Pusha T on his “Meltdown” verse featured on Travis Scott’s freshly released Utopia album.
The OVO founder begins his verse by announcing, ”Tensions is definitely rising/T’d up right now,” adding that it’s “teatime.” He then talks about hearing some “embarrassing” music from his peers before declaring an unidentified adversary is “scared of the 6.”
While it’s unclear who Drake is talking about in his opening bars, his shots later down are far less subtle. He mentions the former Louis Vuitton creative director Virgil Abloh, noting everybody has “hung up” their LV clothing since his death. He also references Abloh’s successor, Pharrell Williams, while taking a shot at Pusha T.
“I melt down the chains that I bought from yo’ boss/Give a f### about all of that heritage s###,” Drake rapped. “Since V not around, the members done hung up the Louis/They not even wearing that s###.”
Drake also seemingly refers to William’s debut LV Paris Fashion Week show last month. Pusha T debuted a new Clipse song at the event, taking shots a Jim Jones. The “Rich Flex” hitmaker suggested he would have been there if it weren’t for his Vogue lawsuit.
“You lucky that Vogue was suing/Cause I would’ve been with the Wassas in Paris and s###,” he closed out his verse.
Travis Scott f. Drake – “Meltdown”
Pusha T and his brother, No Malice, began their rap career as the duo Clipse, under fellow Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams’s label, dropping a trio of studio albums with Star Trak Entertainment. Williams would go on to produce for the group and Pusha T as a solo artist throughout his career.
Williams was an instrumental force in creating Pusha T’s latest album, 2022’s It’s Almost Dry. He produced most of the tracks and dished out some valuable advice.
“[Pharrell] said the evolution of me is being more of a character,” Pusha explained during an interview with NME in May 2022. “He doesn’t like me rapping. He tells me all the time: ‘You can do that verse in your sleep. You have to give me the character, that matter-of-fact evil guy.’”
Earlier this year, Drake unveiled several of Pharrell Williams’ iconic Jacob & Co. pieces in his “Jumbotron Sh*t Poppin” video. Among them, Skateboard P’s 14K three-tone N.E.R.D Pendant Chain, White Gold Brain Pendant Chain and his iconic Skateboard Pendant Chain, all of which had been recently sold at auction.
It appears from the “Meltdown” lyrics that Drake will be melting down his Pharrell collection. However, he will likely be hanging on to Tupac’s iconic crown ring that he recently unveiled on his Instagram Story. Earlier this week, Sotheby’s announced an unnamed buyer purchased the piece for $1.02 million.
“I pull out a million and stare at the s###,” Drake brags on the track.
