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How Busta Rhymes & RJ Payne Connected For Lyric Lovers Paradise Ahead Of “Leatherface 4”

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Exclusives
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RJ Payne has been putting in work for years, garnering a fanbase that loves his delivery. His aggressive, punchline-laden style has impressed legends and newcomers alike, echoing icons like DMX and Big Pun, while aligning with modern greats such as Mickey Factz, Ransom and Conway The Machine. His features serve as a gateway to a vast catalog, ensuring listeners tumble down the mixtape rabbit hole. As fate would have it, Busta Rhymes is also a fan of the Philly-bred MC, who’s currently working on the latest installment of his Leatherface mixtape series. In a recent interview with AllHipHop, he explains how he and Busta Rhymes, known as the Dungeon Dragon, linked up for “GTFB.”

RJ Payne: “GTFB” – Get the f##k back, man. Crazy record, make a long story short: I think Busta said he’s been following me since I was first doing my “Murder in Less Than 60 Seconds” thing, you know, rapping in the car. And he has a freestyle to “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” from years and years ago. So he said he had his eye on me since then. One day I was just scrolling, and I saw his account on Instagram, and it said “following.” Like he’s been following me. I was like, “Alright, well, let me follow him. I didn’t know he was following me. Let me just follow him and thank him.” So I followed him, thanked him, told him I appreciated it and he was just like, “Listen man, I’m a fan. I’m watching closely. I see what you’re doing.” So, I was like, “Alright, cool.” I established a little connection with him.

So, I started working on my next album, and one day I was like, “Damn, let me hit up some of my favorite MCs and see if I can get a drop for my new album.” So I hit Busta up one day, random, like, “Yo, you know, if you got time, would you mind shooting me a little drop for my project?” And he was like, “I don’t do drops straight like that.” And I was like, “Ah, OK. I’m probably not gonna have a good interaction with Busta Rhymes now. I don’t know how this is gonna go. Maybe I just p##### him off or something.”

So, he was like, “What, you scared to rap?” Right, right. My ego instantly kicked in, like, “Man, I love Busta Rhymes to death, but ain’t no way in hell I’m scared to rap with him or nobody.” So, let me see where this is going. So, he was like, “Yeah, let’s work. Send me something.” I ended up sending him something. I sent him two beats first. He liked both beats. He was like, “Alright, send me a verse.” So, I’m like, okay, so now he wants to test my pen. He’s like, “Send me something, and if I like it…” I sent him the records. He called me instantly and was like, “Yo, this is the one. Let’s do it. Let’s do both of them.”

AllHipHop: Wait a minute, you got another one.

RJ Payne: We got some things on the way, man. That’s all I’m gonna say. We got some things in the works, my brother. OK, alright, alright, enough said.

AllHipHop: That’s crazy. But he let you go first, though. I noticed that.

RJ Payne: It’s certain MCs, you know, if I was in their shoes, I would be like, “Alright, I like you, young MC, but send me your bars first. You ain’t about to go crazy on me. Let me see what you got going on.” So, you know, respectfully, I just sent it with no problem. And in my head, I was like, “Alright, Busta is already one of the nicest MCs, so now I’m like, alright, I’m gonna have to go crazy because if he gets it and he likes it, he might smoke me. So, [I said] “Let me go kind of crazy with my pen to where, no matter what he do, he can’t body me.” And luckily, it turned out, with the people so far, they’re just saying they like our verses evenly. So, it’s dope right now, yeah.

AllHipHop: Are you going to put this on the new project?

RJ Payne: Absolutely. First single from “Leatherface 4.” Yeah, yeah, definitely. I just didn’t want to, like in the past, I tend to start promoting a project, and I might go in 30 different directions, like any other MC, and I might get pulled from that album. So, I said, “Let me start rolling this album out differently, with joints that I know for a fact are going on it.” I got a lot of heavy hitters, so I said, “Let me drop this first.” And then, you know, the video was on the way.

AllHipHop: Anything else you can tell us about Leatherface 4?

RJ Payne: Oh man, Leatherface 4, expect your favorite MCs’ favorite MCs, man. I got a lot of MCs I never worked with before, like Busta Rhymes. I give you another one, probably that I never told nobody, I got Crooked I on there as well. That joint is crazy, produced by my man PA Dre. Actually, PA Dre produced the Busta Rhymes joint and the Crooked I joint, and we got a lot more, man. My man PA Dre is a heavy influence on volume four. So, it’s gonna be crazy. Matter of fact, Cartune on volume as well, he got like two. Matter of fact, me and Cartune just knocked out a joint with my man Tec from Smif-N-Wessun, the legendary Smif-N-Wessun.

RJ Payne: I think, for me, the internet has become the new radio. The internet is the new A&R. It’s where people are finding their own emcees and they’re feeling like they have their top 10 MCs right now that you might not even like. It’s an even playing field. If you’re dope and you got a fan base, you can live, you can win. I think it’s just that simple. It’s not hard. You actually have no excuse not to be a successful musician at this point because the door is wide open.

AllHipHop: Regarding the moment during the pandemic with Royce, Ransom, Lupe, Mickey Factz, and the fraternity that seemed to be forming but then blew up over lyricism, do you think it’s possible to get that back, or is it something you would like to see again?

RJ Payne: I’m down for anything to help the Hip-Hop thing move forward, man. Whoever got a dope pen that I’m a fan of, let’s work. But that particular situation, I think, is too far gone. I feel a little bad because, just me being competitive back then when I made that tweet talking about me and Ransom was the best at that moment, that’s genuinely how I felt. Because that’s the type of Hip-Hop that I like. Royce just happened to take on to the tweet and kind of invited us to the smoke. And you see what happened with Lupe. And the next thing I know, him and Lupe fall out. It just got weird, so I think that particular group of emcees, I don’t think that’ll ever happen. Then with Mickey and Royce…

AllHipHop: What about younger artists? Anybody out there you would like to work with? I know you work with the legends a lot.

RJ Payne: It’s a few of them. A young MC named Merkules. I’m not sure if you’re familiar with him; he’s super dope. Another MC, one of my favorites, is named Little D. Little D’s fire. He got a lot of bars, he be on Instagram, he be walking, spitting bars. And another MC called Mad Squablz. Those are my favorite three young MCs, and I figured I would name three MCs that probably aren’t on the radar of a lot of people.

AllHipHop: You mentioned working with Crooked I and Busta Rhymes. Can you share more about what’s coming up, any special announcements or projects?

RJ Payne: Just stay on the lookout, more music on the way. Like I said, me and Crooked I probably be the next single, produced by my man PA Dre. Video on the way with me and Busta Rhymes as well as some special announcements. Just stay tuned, man, it’s about to get very interesting.

AllHipHop: Anything else you wanted to get across?

RJ Payne: Just thanks for the platform, thanks for your time.

SchoolBoy Q Regrets Not Having Travis Scott’s “Goosebumps” Beat

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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ScHoolboy Q dropped his latest studio LP, Blue Lips, on Friday (March 1). While promoting his new project, the Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist reflected on songs he could have recorded.

Back On Figg spoke with ScHoolboy Q for an interview. The conversation included the “Blueslides” rapper talking about losing Cardo-produced tracks in the past.

“Every Cardo beat you done heard, I had it,” ScHoolboy stated. When asked which potential song he regretted not releasing, the Grammy-nominated MC answered, “‘Goosebumps.”

Travis Scott presented “Goosebumps” featuring fellow TDE act Kendrick Lamar on his chart-topping 2016 album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight. The single went on to earn 8x-platinum certification from the RIAA.

“Every time me and Travis see each other, we always laugh about it,” ScHoolboy Q said. He also added, “I blew it! The beat was just called ‘Goosebumps’ and he somehow flipped that… That’s one of my regrets.”

The Los Angeles-raised rap star also spoke about regretting not recording a collaboration with the late Nipsey Hussle before his passing. A gunman killed Hussle (born Ermias Asghedom) in March 2019.

ScHoolboy Q’s Blue Lips album features Rico Nasty, Lance Skiiiwalker, Freddie Gibbs, Ab-Soul, Jozzy and more. HitsDailyDouble projects Blue Lips to debut with 30,000-35,000 first-week units.

ScHoolboy Q continued, “He named the beat ‘Goosebumps.’ I kept trying to get on the record.”

NLE Choppa Admits Chrisean Rock Face Tattoo Was Fake; Simpy Wanted To Troll Blueface

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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NLE Choppa extended his rivalry with Blueface by seemingly getting an image of the currently incarcerated rapper’s on-again, off-again girlfriend tattooed on his face. The Chrisean Rock body art turned out to be fake.

“Just Cause You Was In My Video [face blowing a kiss emojis] @chrisean,” NLE Choppa wrote on Instagram. That post included a photo of the Memphis native with what appeared to be a Chrisean Rock face tattoo.

Social media users questioned the authenticity of the tat. On Saturday (March 2), NLE Choppa confirmed the tattoo was not real by sharing another social media post with a non-tatted face.

“New Challenge, WE getting RID of ALL blueFACES! I Nominate @lilmabu [rolling on the floor laughing emoji] #FreeBlueface (This is not a diss),” Choppa wrote on X. That tweet included a video of the 21-year-old entertainer throwing cash into a toilet.

NLE Choppa linked up with New York City rapper Lil Mabu for the recently released “Shotta Flow 7 Remix” single. Mabu also collaborated with Chrisean Rock for the viral hit “Mr. Take Ya B*tch.”

2024 began with NLE Choppa and Bluface trading insults online. Both men challenged the other to a physical confrontation. In addition, Choppa’s mother, Angela Potts, even got involved in the dispute.

T.I. Suggests Anybody Can Get Into Rap Now—Talented Or Not

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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T.I. managed to have a three-decade career in entertainment that includes multiple industry awards and commercial accolades. The 43-year-old MC/stand-up comedian sat down with Shaquille O’Neal to discuss modern-day Hip-Hop music.

“This generation reminds me of every other generation,” T.I. stated on The Big Podcast with Shaq. “You got some people who are exceptionally dope, and some people who are just alright. But it’s a lot more of it to choose from now.”

He continued, “I feel that, actually, what they’ve done with music is equivalent to if they were to open up the doors of the arena and say, ‘Anybody think you can play basketball? Come on outta the stands out here to the floor. Here go you a jersey, man. Get in the game.’”

Shaquille O’Neal then told T.I. that he didn’t like that the younger generation of rappers and basketball players didn’t show respect for the people who paved the way in those fields.

In addition to being a four-time NBA champion, O’Neal released several rap albums. His 1993 debut studio LP, Shaq Diesel, earned a platinum plaque from the RIAA.

T.I. has five platinum albums in his discography. 2008’s Paper Trail reached double-platinum status. He also has an RIAA-certified diamond single as a guest feature on “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke.

Boosie Badazz Shows Mercy To Alleged Stalker Who He Says Threatened To Shoot Up His House 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Boosie Badazz claimed he has been plagued by an obsessed stalker, sharing a recent encounter with the woman who was arrested and hauled off by cops. 

On Saturday (March 2) the “Set It Off” hitmaker shared several videos of officers dealing with the woman who had arrived at his front gate.  

“Yeah, we got her a## now, look,” he said on the first video. “Crazy stalker b####. Other day, she pulled up, jumped out with two BB guns, talkin’ bout she finna spray the house. The day before that, after that, she jumped out again with two BB Guns and tried to walk up on [his son] Tootie.” 

According to Boosie, the woman turned up at his door on multiple occasions in the last month and even claimed they were married. 

“Now, today, she come block my driveway off so nobody can come through, talkin’ ‘bout she ready to die, with her kids in the car. Stalker a## b####,” he added. ” They need to take them damn kids from her. I’ll adopt them kids.” 

Boosie Warns Alleged Stalker “Going To Jail Next Time”

Boosie also shared audio of his apparent exchange with law enforcement, who told him, “she not all the way here,” before asking the rapper how he would like to proceed.  

The officer noted that even the woman’s daughter said Boosie was her father, although she later admitted to parroting her mother’s claims. Nonetheless, Boosie showed mercy and was willing to give the alleged stalker a chance.  

“Let her ride, I ain’t gone’ get her take her to jail,” he replied. “But the children don’t need to be with her. Give her a warning that she going to jail next time.” 

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Meanwhile, in a follow-up video, Boosie claimed he’s been dealing with the alleged talker for over four months.

“This about her eight time coming and not want to leave,” he said.

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DDG Drags Podcaster’s Deceased Mother For Calling Halle Bailey “Ugly” & Comparing Her To E.T. 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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DDG lost it when a podcaster called out Halle Bailey on social media, comparing the singer to E.T. and calling her ugly.  

Right-wing internet personality Elijah Schaffer, who was recently fired from Glenn Beck’s media outlet The Blaze following a sexual assault allegation, unleashed a torrent of backlash from Halle Bailey fans after coming for The Little Mermaid star’s looks. 

“When exactly did Hollywood become flooded with ugly people?” he wrote alongside a photo of Bailey. “I say this as a 100% certified ugly person myself. We recognize our own but she’s not even ugly hot.” 

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He followed up with a photo of the eponymous alien from the 1982 movie, E.T. “The new Little Mermaid actress,” he wrote, igniting intense backlash from social media users.  

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However, before DDG could respond, social media users went after Schaffer. Many accused him of racism, while others dug into his background and began mocking his late mother.  

Schaffer then fanned the flames with a pair of posts referring to users objecting to his remarks. “My comment section today is Six Flags,” he wrote alongside a video of chaotic scenes unfolding at the amusement park. He followed up with an image of a Black baby crying.  

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DDG eventually caught wind of the drama and took to X to defend the mother of his child. He pulled no punches and went after the controversial journalist’s deceased mother before calling him out on the assault allegations.  

“I’m smokin on yo dead ass mama,” he began, posting a photo of Schaffer and his mother. “That dumb b#### should’ve got a better doctor LMFAO.” 

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The rapper and YouTuber then posted a photo of him smoking with Schaffer’s late mom’s face photoshopped on the end of his blunt.  

He shared another few images mocking Schaffer before claiming he was “done.” However, he returned a short while later with a post taunting Shaffer over the loss of his mother. 

Drake Pledges $160K To Pay Off Fan’s Late Mom’s Mortgage: “That’s Going To Come From Me” 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Drake is continuing to give back to fans on his tour, promising one supporter a whopping $160,000 to pay off her late mother’s mortgage. 

The It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As the What? show rolled into the T-Mobile stadium in Kansas City over the weekend. A video captured the moment Drake spotted a sign with a request from a fan. 

He took a note from the fan and read the message to the audience. “You said ‘pay off my mom’s house, rest in peace,’” Drake began. “Your mom passed away? All right.” 

He continued reading: “This is the outstanding balance right here? This is a lot of money right here. But you know what? I’m gonna pay off your mama’s house for you,” he added as the crowd erupted into cheers.  

“That’s a lot of money right here,” Drake repeated before revealing the life-changing amount. “160 bands ($160,000) but I’m gonna pay out of my pocket. “That’s going to come from me. Rest in peace for your mama.” He then flipped the note over to read the woman’s name. “Rest in peace to Jennifer Schumer,” he added. I love you.”  

Drake’s generous gift comes days after he gifted $25,000 to a cancer survivor after spotting them waving a sign in the stands during a recent performance in Buffalo.  

The OVO founder blessed another fan at his Pittsburgh show in February after spotting a sign reading: “UR music carried me through cancer.” He paused the show and pledged to gift the fan $50,000. 

Kelsey Nicole Talks Discovering Megan Thee Stallion “Had Been Betraying Me” & More In New Interview 

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Kelsey Nicole has broken her silence and is speaking out about falling out with Megan Thee Stallion and the night of the Tory Lanez shooting in a new interview. 

Nicole was in the vehicle when the Houston rapper was shot, back in 2020. Lanez was found guilty of the shooting and last year, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He continues to maintain his innocence and is appealing his conviction. Lanez claims an error by the court caused him to “surrender his constitutional right to testify in his own defense.” 

Nicole fell out with her former best friend in the wake of the shooting. In a new interview on The Danza Project aired Sunday (March 3), Nicole explained her silence. 

“It took a lot for me to come and do this,” she stated. “Part of that is, I wanted to be sure when I did speak that I wasn’t speaking from a place of anger. I’m able to articulate myself well enough and not allow the drama to overshadow how I truly feel. I think that’s very important. I didn’t want to take an interview or sit down with anybody until I was past that part.”

Nicole said she made the decision earlier this year to “open up more,” and “let people into my life a little bit and maybe this will help them understand me more.” She added, “Maybe my story will help somebody else. And I think it’s also part of the healing process. Maybe this will help.” 

Kelsey Nicole Addresses Rumors Of Video From Night Tory Lanez Shot Megan Thee Stallion

Nicole also claimed she didn’t discover Megan “had been betraying me” until the night of the shooting. 

 Elsewhere during the sit-down, Nicole addresses rumors of video footage from the scene on the night Megan was shot. Wack 100 recently claimed he has a copy of a video that will end the “Savage” rapper’s career.  

“I’m positive there was a video,” she stated. “There had to have been one, you’re in LA, you’re in Hollywood.” 

Megan Thee Stallion accused Kelsey Nicole of receiving hush money from Tory Lanez following the shooting and the pair subsequently clashed online. Nicole testified in court but recanted some of the statements she made during interrogation.  

Mass Brawl Erupts On Nick Cannon’s Bad Vs. Wild Debut Episode As Wigs & Blows Fly 

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Nick Cannon’s new show descended into chaos as the Bad vs. Wild contestants began brawling on the premiere episode. 

The Zeus Network series, executive produced by Nick Cannon, launched on Sunday (March 3), promised a high-octane ride with the trailer teasing a fight. However, what began as a spat between reality stars Joseline Hernandez and Natalie Nunn instantly erupted into a mass brawl with wigs and punches flying left and right. 

The mayhem began when Hernandez mushed Nunn in the face. A security guard attempted to keep them apart, but within seconds the other reality stars rushed onto the stage and began tearing into each other. Staff did their best to contain the fighting, but they were outnumbered by the warring women.  

As soon as it appeared the situation was under control, another fight broke out. Hernandez, who kicked off the fisticuffs, seemingly stood back and watched from the side as pandemonium unfolded.  

Nick Cannon quickly became a trending topic on X, with users reacting to the mayhem.  

“I really be confused as to where nick cannon stand with the empowerment and up lifting of the black community. Cause hosting that wild VS bad s### is TRASH and degrading asf. He straddles the fence too much fa me,” one person wrote. 

“Nick Cannon also needs to tried for his crimes in creating BadvsWild,” another added. “Like how he managed to make Zeus look worst is quite incredible. Honestly.” 

Check out some of the other reactions below.  

Memphis Rapper Don Trip Honors Three 6 Mafia’s Project Pat: “My Level Of Respect Is Astronomical”

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Exclusives
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Memphis-based rapper Don Trip shared his profound respect and admiration for pioneering Memphis MC Project Pat in a recent interview with AllHipHop.

Don Trip, known for his in-depth and powerful narratives, dropped a song titled “Project Pat” in 2023, which was included on his Fireworks album.

During the conversation, he spoke candidly about his personal and professional relationship with Project Pat, highlighting how Pat’s consistent positivity and serious demeanor have influenced him and many others within the industry.

“Project Pat is the kind of person that I’ve never seen him in a bad mood,” he said. “I’ve never seen him have to react to something. But you can tell just by how he is on a daily basis that he’s a serious person. And he always embraced me, even when the name Don Trip didn’t mean anything. He always showed love. And even when I see him now, it’s a mutual thing. And my level of respect for Project Pat is astronomical.”

Don Trip also shared the time when he was able to hop on a bill with Project Pat.

“I did a show not too long ago and I wasn’t expecting to run into Project Pat, and he just happened to be there,” he recalled. “He was on the same bill. And even that, just running into him is always a pleasure, and he’s one of them people that, as far as Memphis music. Project Pat is truly a pioneer.”

As the Memphis music scene continues to evolve, Don Trip continues taking the culture into the future. He recently dropped a new album, iHEARTStrippersTrois, in addition to several other projects.

EXCLUSIVE: Damon Dash Behind On Legal Bills, Law Firm Wants Off $51M Case

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: Exclusives
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According to court documents, Damon Dash has breached his agreement with his legal representation in a $51 million lawsuit against him by Monique Bunn. ​

Sanders Roberts LLP, the law firm representing Dash, filed a motion to withdraw as counsel for Dash, Damon Dash Studios, Poppington LLC, and Raquel Horn, citing the defendants’ ongoing breach of their contractual obligations. ​

The firm alleges that Dash has failed to fulfill their financial obligations under their retainer agreement, resulting in the firm initiating an enforcement action against them. ​

Felton T. Newell, a partner at Sanders Roberts LLP, stated that the firm devoted significant time to representing Dash, but the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder is seriously behind on his legal bills.

The breakdown of the lawyer’s relationship with Damon Dash caused by not paying his tab has led the firm to conclude that it can no longer effectively represent Dash or his interests in the blockbuster lawsuit.
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The court has set a hearing date for May 28, 2024, to address the motion. Damon Dash will still have representation if the proposal is granted since another lawyer named Xavier Robert Donaldson still represents the mogul.

Damon Dash was entangled in a series of legal disputes with photographer Monique Bunn and her lawyer, Christopher Brown. The conflict originated in April 2019 when Bunn stayed at Dash’s Los Angeles mansion for a photo shoot for his Poppington brand.

Bunn accused Dash of inappropriate behavior and also sued him for unlawfully withholding a hard drive containing over 100,000 photographs of celebrities, seeking $51 million in damages.

Although Dash was cleared of sexual assault charges, he was found liable for libel, resulting in a $30,000 award to Bunn for defamation.

Despite this victory, Bunn and her lawyer, Christopher Brown, are pursuing further legal action, including a demand for a new trial over the jury’s decision to award Bunn zero damages for the alleged damage to her property.

In addition to these allegations, Bunn filed another lawsuit accusing Dash and his wife of defamation in a separate incident, seeking an additional $1 million.

This lawsuit arose from claims made by Dash and his wife in a video, where they labeled Bunn a thief over alleged unauthorized credit card charges.

Throughout these legal battles, Damon Dash has vehemently denied the claims, labeling them as attempts at extortion led by Brown.

Brown has already won two other lawsuits against Damon Dash. Brown and E.W. Brooks sued Dash and won after a judge found him guilty of illegally shopping and selling a film about a female crime boss character created in her “Mafietta” book series.

Brown also won against Dash over the movie “Dear Frank.” Brown and his client, Josh Webbber, say Dash still owes a $832,000 judgment.

Webber and his legal team are going after Dash’s shares in the legendary Roc-A-Fella label to satisfy the debt.

Damon Dash’s legal team argued that the lawsuits were part of a series of spurious litigations aimed at harassing him, framing the sexual assault allegations as “fantastical” and accusing Brown of abusing the legal system for media attention.

Kid Cudi Teases “Indicud 2” Album While Talking Hit-Boy & Kanye West

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Kid Cudi has revealed how Kanye West and Hit-Boy were involved in the process of creating his fan-acclaimed album Indicud following his split from G.O.O.D. Music.

On Sunday (March) 3, Kid Cudi began interacting with fans on Twitter (X) while simultaneously taking a retrospective listen through his entire discography released throughout the past decade and a half. As he began to remark on Indicud, Kid Cudi opened up about the process of creating the LP. More specifically, he broke down the album’s fan-favorite, the Haim-assisted track “Redeye,” and it’s origins involving West and Hit-Boy.

“That synth was Hit Boy tho, it was a synth he made I heard and lost my s### over during one of Ye’s sessions back in 2010 at the Mercer, when I was workin on indicud I asked if I could use it, and my brother let me run w it,” Kid Cudi recalled in the tweet. “Hit was always a good dude. Got a funny story about when we met in my book.”

In another tweet, Kid Cudi remarked on the success of the record in response to a fan expressing their thoughts that the album was “flawless” and seemingly alluded to crafting a sequel to the album in the process.

“Idk what was in my soul at the time, Idk if I was possessed by something haha but that is truly one of my greatest achievements,” he said. “First #2 record. All by myself. I am so f###in happy u dig that one. Maybe I produce another record?? Could be fun. Indicud part 2. Should I?”

Kid Cudi went on to remark about working with Too $hort on his experimental single “Girls” in addition to running through his favorite records on the album. Prior to the release of Inducid, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 album chart following its release in January 2013, Kid Cudi announced his departure from G.O.O.D. Music during an interview in Power 106 Los Angeles.

SIGNS: Alleged Diddy & Meek Mill Lewd Audio Leaked On Social Media Likely AI-Generated

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Meek Mill and Diddy may be victims of the incredibly dangerous power of emerging artificial intelligence technology. In case you missed it, Meek Mill was seemingly implicated in the latest lawsuit against Diddy in which producer Lil Rod sued the Bad Boy Records founder for sexual harassment and assault.

Even though names were redacted in the lawsuit, fans have deduced that Meek Mill is the rapper who “hails from Philadelphia,” used to date Nicki Minaj and “performed at the Superbowl and had a successful Vegas residency.” 

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As a result of the allegations, Meek Mill has been trolled by fans and public figures such as 50 Cent and Andrew Tate. Things took an even crazier turn as an alleged leaked audio clip of a purported sexual encounter between the pair has surfaced on social media. While it appears the clip originated from an unverified source on TikTok, Twitter (X) had a field day with t.

“Freak Mill having Creams and Nightmares,” one user wrote while another reposted a screenshot of an old tweet in which Meek Mill appeared to inadvertently share a tweet notification after purchasing a sex toy on Amazon. Several users noted how problematic the clip itself could be considering the high possibility that it may be AI-generated.

“This is an example of how AI could potentially high Jack & incriminate someone and no one would believe if it was true or not,” the user wrote.

Check out the out-of-pocket audio clip below.

A new lawsuit has emerged.

Kelly Rowland Wants Erotic Thriller Leads To More Acting Roles

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Kelly Rowland wants to play more leading characters following her experience with “Mea Culpa.”

The Destiny’s Child singer, who has had several supporting roles over the years, recently made her debut as a leading lady in Tyler Perry’s erotic legal thriller – and she is keen to repeat the experience.

“I remember thinking that that would be such a big weight to carry. And it still is a big way to carry and when you do that, you wanna make sure, of course, you’re really like nailing this role,” she told People. “I feel really blessed to have had it and I want more. I would definitely, definitely like more.”

In the thriller, the 43-year-old plays criminal defense attorney Mea Harper, who agrees to represent an artist accused of murdering his girlfriend.

Kelly Rowland admitted that she was scared of the role initially, but her friend gave her the pep talk she needed.

“I remember being very nervous when I read the script and I remember thinking about everything that an erotic thriller possesses and that made me very intimidated,” she recalled. “And then I had a friend of mine who called me and he said, ‘You know, Kel, if it doesn’t scare you, what’s the purpose of doing it?’ And so I literally ran to it. I figured everything out.”

“Mea Culpa” is streaming on Netflix now.

Juice WRLD’s Mother Initiates Crisis Text Line To Combat Mental Health Stigma

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Juice WRLD’s mom, Carmela Wallace, continues to do good in her late son’s name with the launch of a crisis text line aimed at supporting individuals battling mental health issues and substance dependency.

This initiative seeks to dismantle the stigma around mental health, particularly within the African American community and among men, where it is most pronounced.

Wallace’s endeavor to create a platform for open discussions on mental health challenges comes after the untimely loss of her son, a prominent figure in the rap music industry.

Through the crisis text line and an accompanying website, Wallace is dedicated to spreading the message that those suffering are not alone in their struggles.

Individuals in need of immediate mental health support can text LF999 to 741741 to connect with trained crisis counselors ready to provide compassionate assistance.

The service aims to make mental health conversations a norm and ensure help is readily accessible to everyone in need.

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Before his untimely death, Juice WRLD had agreed to enter rehab to combat his drug struggles, a decision supported by his friends and family who were deeply concerned about his well-being.

After his death due to an accidental overdose in December 2019, Carmela Wallace took significant steps to address mental health issues and substance dependency, particularly among young people and within the African American community.

Wallace founded the Live Free 999 Foundation, aiming to support individuals struggling with mental health difficulties.

She opened up about her late son’s battles with addiction, anxiety, and depression to emphasize the significance of discussing these issues openly and without judgment.

Through the foundation and a dedicated website, Wallace seeks to offer resources and support to those in need, encouraging parents and children to reach out for help and assuring them that they do not have to face their struggles alone.

For more urgent cases, the Suicide & Crisis lifeline is also available at 988. For more information on the foundation and its resources, you can visit the Live Free 999 website.

Ty Dolla $ign Suggests Apple Music Shunned “Vultures 1” Album With Kanye West

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West are speaking out against streaming platforms despite the widespread success of their collaborative Vultures 1 album.

On Saturday (March 2), West shared a video to his Instagram Story during which Ty Dolla $ign was scrolling through Apple Music’s discovery pages. In the short clip, Ty points out that the fan-favorite album cut, “Carnival,” managed to go No. 1 even as the algorithm promoted other releases while allegedly suppressing theirs.

“We never had anything in the new music,” Ty Dolla $ign said before adding. “And we never had best new songs.”

Vultures 1 debuted at No. 1 after selling more than 165,000 total album-equivalent units and spent a second week at the top after moving around 75,000 more. The project is expected to revert to the No. 3 slot in its third week. Meanwhile, the listening events for the project alone reportedly have already grossed more than $12 million—considering Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s Chicago and New York listening events each grossed around $2.4 million and the figures for the three European events are projected to be the same.

Check out the stream for Vultures 1 below.

Bhad Bhabie Brawl Breaks Out At Swanky West Hollywood Restaurant

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Former Atlantic Records rapper Bhad Bhabie—real name Danielle Bregoli—rose to notoriety following her 2016 appearance on The Dr. Phil Show in which tells an audience member to “cash me ousside.” The viral moment spawned countless memes and led to a full-on career for the young Floridian. Judging by a recent video, it appears old habits die hard.

On Saturday (March 2), Bhad Bhabie apparently got into a screaming match at the West Hollywood restaurant Toca Madera but somehow remained rather stoic. In video obtained by TMZ, a woman can be seen being pulled away from Bhad Bhabie as chaos erupts. Several other people, including the father of Bhad Bhabie’s first child, Le Vaughn, get in the mix and one woman is heard yelling, “F### you b####!”

Sources claim Bhad Bhabie inadvertently sparked the fight after slapping Le Vaughn in public following an argument. Someone in Bhad Bhabie’s entourage noticed someone filming their contentious interaction, which was apparently the catalyst for the entire confrontation. Bhad Bhabie and Le Vaughn ultimately leave the restaurant without further incident.

Bhad Bhabie revealed she was pregnant in December 2023, posting two photos of her baby bump to her Instagram account. Last month, she shared photos of her Valentine’s Day-themed baby shower and announced she was having a girl. She also unveiled the baby’s name—Kali Love.

Other than that, it appears Bhad Bhabie is still living large off of her OnlyFans income. She claimed she made $1 million within six hours of joining the platform in 2021.

“When I turned 18, I started making so much money when I started doing OnlyFans,” she told Variety at the time. “And when I say making money, I mean, I could retire right now if I wanted to.”

Bhad Bhabie said she was worth $50 million thanks to OnlyFans in 2022. She recently posted a statement of her earnings from the platform on Instagram Stories. According to the statement, she pulled in more than $18 million in her first month on OnlyFans. She continued to rack up millions of dollars for several months in 2021, however she didn’t disclose her 2022 and 2023 earnings from the subscription-based platform.

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Rihanna Delivers First Show In 8 Years—A $6M Barefoot Wedding Performance

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Rihanna has performed her first full show in eight years for an Indian billionaire’s wedding. The Grammy Award-winning billionaire singer performed in India at the pre-wedding celebration for another billionaire Anant Ambani and his bride, Radhika Merchant Jamnagar. Rihanna was reportedly paid $6.3. million for the set.

“The show was the best,” Rihanna said after the performance. “I haven’t done a real show in eight years.”

A guest from the wedding revealed, “Rihanna performed for about 40 minutes at the pre-wedding. She was happy to be back performing with a smile. She had her own energy and aura onstage. While singing ‘Diamonds’ she had fireworks in the background, which was the cherry on top.”

They added, “She performed barefoot, which was an homage to the Indian culture. She didn’t have any wardrobe changes but added a pink cap at the end of her performance.”

Rihanna paid tribute to the bride and groom during the show, saying, “In honor of Anant and Radhika, thank you for having me here. God bless your union. I wish you all the best. Congratulations!”

The three-day wedding extravaganza included guests including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Hillary Clinton and major Bollywood celebs.

Lady Luck Says Nicki Minaj Crossed The Line In Megan Thee Stallion Beef

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Lady Luck believed Nicki Minaj went too far by repeatedly mentioning Megan Thee Stallion’s late mother on the “Big Foot” diss track. The former Def Jam artist explained why he did not approve of Nicki’s lyrics in an interview with AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur.

“I’m [a] diehard Nicki [supporter],” Lady Luck said. “You already know that. I went to war for Nicki and all of that. I think that she’s super dope. That mom thing … that s### stabbed me in the chest. And even if she only said it once. Like, ‘B####, you’re lying on your dead mama.’ That’s a hard ass line. But to make it like a [repeated phrase]. You know I love Nicki. I guess they say all is fair in battle rap and that’s why I’m not into that because that line, it’s rough, man.”

Lady Luck’s mother passed away less than a year ago, which contributed to her distaste for the “Big Foot” lyrics. She wished rap battles were more focused on the art of rapping than trying to antagonize people with incendiary bars.

“What happened to battle rap?” she asked. “I’m not talking about Nicki and Megan right now, but battle rap in general. What happened to y’all being nice? Better metaphors and all of that. It became the tea and who can tell the other one’s personal business more. And that’s not rap to me.”

Lady Luck did not like seeing personal business entering the battle rap arena, but she had no problem airing her own dirty laundry in public. She lambasted family members, friends and more during her interview with AllHipHop. Her grievances included issues with her cousin, whom she felt was not doing enough to maintain Hip-Hop pioneer Sylvia Robinson’s legacy. Robinson is Lady Luck’s great-aunt.

Check out AllHipHop’s conversation with Lady Luck below.

NBA Legend Scottie Pippen Accused Of Raping Woman & Getting Her Pregnant

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Scottie Pippen and his ex-wife Larsa Pippen are being sued for harassment and stalking.

The claims come from Chyvette Valentine, who alleges she is the ex-girlfriend of the Chicago Bulls legend. 

Chyvette has claimed that Chicago Bulls star Scottie, his brother Carl T. Pippen and the “Real Housewives of Miami” star, Larsa Pippen “caused her suffering.”

She asserts that she had an on-off relationship with Scottie Pippen, 58, between 1987 to 1993, and their relationship ended because she was allegedly raped by Scottie and Carl.

The alleged sexual assault led to the birth of her son, Devonte Pippen, who was killed in 2011.

In the lawsuit, Chyvette claimed Scottie “used his celebrity as a Chicago Bulls player” to allegedly “stalk, harass and torment” her, resulting in her experiencing “severe mental and emotional issues.”

She is seeking $250 million from Scottie, the Bulls and his family members over the claims.