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.
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.
Lizzo has denied being asked to be in Jennifer Lopez’s musical film. In JLo’s new behind-the-scenes documentary titled “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” it was claimed that Lizzo was one of many stars who declined to appear in Lopez’s newly released musical film, “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story.”
In the documentary, it was revealed that Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Khloé Kardashian, Jennifer Coolidge, Snoop Dogg, Jason Momoa and Ariana Grande were among the celebrities who apparently turned down an offer to make a cameo in the film.
Lizzo took to TikTok to respond to the clip from the documentary, in which a producer lists the celebrities who allegedly turned down the offer.
“Ain’t nobody told me nothing!” Lizzo said into the camera. “Nobody asked me! JLo, I love you.”
Fans took to the comments section to suggest that someone from Lizzo’s team could have turned down the offer on her behalf, given Lizzo’s busy schedule.
“The Greatest Love Story Never Told” documents the making of JLo’s new album This Is Me… Now and the accompanying musical film, “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story.”
The film features a host of celebrity cameos, including Post Malone, Keke Palmer, Jane Fonda, Jenifer Lewis, Derek Hough, Sofia Vergara and Kim Petras, among others.
Veteran songwriter Tiffany Red is reportedly preparing to file a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, which will add to a series of legal problems the mogul is fighting.
Red openly discussed her plans to sue Sean “Diddy” Combs during IG Live, where she was visibly distressed and outlined the reasons behind her decision.
Tiffany Red, known within the industry for her songwriting talents and close association with Cassie, has decided to confront the issues head-on by taking legal steps against Combs.
The lawsuit centers around accusations that paint a troubling picture of the environment surrounding Combs, characterized by alleged manipulation and coercion.
“I am suing Sean Combs, I’m suing Interscope Records, I’m suing Bad Boy Entertainment, I’m suing Epic Records, and I don’t know who else… for tortious interference, for all of the work that I have done that has been [expletive] because of all of this [expletive]. My work was [expletive]; it was derailed. I spent years working with Cassie… the music is incredible, it’s all [expletive] now, it’s got all this nastiness all over it,” she said.
Red revealed she has quit songwriting and has since thought about suicide over the entire ordeal.
“This [expletive] has made me want to kill myself. I’m fighting suicidal ideations as we speak because this is no way to live. This is no way to live. I just wanted to do records; I just wanted to write songs. I did not sign up for this [expletive],” she said.
Tiffany Red already has at least one supporter – Diddy’s former bodyguard, Gene Deal.
During an interview with The Art of Dialogue, Gene Deal expressed profound concern for Red’s emotional state amidst the legal battle. He detailed Red’s visible distress and fear over the potential repercussions of standing up against Combs.
“The hurt that I seen in her voice, in her… she crying, man, and she worrying about what this dude could do to her and what he has done to her,” Deal stated, underscoring the personal toll the situation has taken on Red.
Deal offered a message of support to Red, emphasizing the importance of facing such challenges with courage and not fearing retaliation. Deal, who has been calling out Diddy and his alleged odd sexual encounters – amongst other things – for years, shared his readiness to stand by Red.
Tiffany Red also touched on her emotional state in a follow-up post on her Instagram account, where she denied she would take her own life despite having what she labeled “suicidal ideations.”
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“For clarity, for those who are concerned after watching my IG Live, my having suicidal ideations does not mean I want to take my life. I very much want to live my life to the FULLEST!” Tiffany Red said.
She continued:
“I work my ass off in therapy every Monday and have loads of love around me. I am good, I promise. I fight for the freedom to express myself fully; it was anger and tears today. I understand that the emotions I was feeling today are not permanent. I am not my feelings. I experience them and find a lot of healing in expressing them and not holding them in. I love my life. I hate how the music industry has impacted it, and I’m fighting for my justice. Love yall.”
Diddy has been sued by his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and three other women with claims of sexual assault and physical abuse.
Ventura’s lawsuit, which accused Diddy of rape and physical assault, was settled out of court less than 24 hours after being filed.
Following Ventura’s lawsuit, three other women and one man named Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones came forward with similar claims of sexual assault.
The allegations have had significant repercussions on Diddy’s professional relationships and ventures.
He stepped down as chairman of his company, REVOLT, and his involvement with the Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School ended. Additionally, there have been cancellations of events promoting his brands and distancing from companies and professionals.
In response to the mounting lawsuits, Diddy has hired legal representation to address the sexual assault lawsuits filed against him. He maintains his innocence and has publicly stated his intention to fight against the allegations, emphasizing that the claims made against him are untrue.
Slum Village stood out among Hip-Hop groups due to their ability to adapt to new lineups. Founding member T3 and his rap partner Young RJ reflected on the group’s evolution in an interview with AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur.
“We talking about 20 to 30 years,” T3 said. “That’s like a family. You gonna have some family members pass away. Situations gonna—we’re talking 30 years. That’s a long time. Most people ain’t seen the people they went to high school with. So, it’s just life. It’s a lot of life that Slum Village has lived. A lot of life. But we always had the support of our fans. So, I mean, they been holding us down, man. Or lifting us up, rather. So, shoutout to our fans.”
Slum Village already went through significant changes before the deaths of J Dilla and Baatin. The group reshuffled its membership with Elzhi and J Dilla’s younger brother Illa J in the past. T3 always remained the one consistent in the group.
Once others left, T3 kept the flag flying by recruiting the group’s longtime collaborator Young RJ to be an official member. Young RJ felt proud to carry on the Slum Village legacy in its current era.
“Dilla said, ‘Y’all got it from here,’” he recalled. “Once it got to a certain point, he said, ‘That was my mission was to get you here. 3, you got it. J, you know what to do.’ He trained us. Baatin was dealing with other things, mental things. And then some people just wasn’t appreciative of what was laid down. The reason we can hold it down in this formation is because I understand what it took to get here. I watched them until it got to a certain point. And then when Dilla left, I was there the whole time. For me, I’m appreciative of what the founding members put down. And we breaking the mold.”
Young RJ continued, “[We’re the] first Hip-Hop group to have various formations of a group and the sound stay consistent and the shows is still sold out … To hold a group together, y’all got to have a real brotherhood. This my brother, for real. I tell him all the time I’m not here without him. And as long as everybody understand they roles, you’re gonna hold a group together.”
Check out AllHipHop’s conversation with Slum Village below.
Police officials in South Africa have announced the arrest of seven men connected to the tragic murder of rapper AKA.
AKA, born Kiernan Forbes, was fatally shot on February 10, 2023, outside a restaurant in Durban alongside his friend, celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.
The motive for the shooting has not been publicly disclosed by the police. AKA’s death came just weeks before he was scheduled to release a new album, “Mass Country.”
In the months following his murder, significant progress has been reported in the investigation. Law enforcement officials located the gun used in the killing and have identified several vehicles associated with the crime, including getaway and spotting vehicles.
The gun was reportedly found in May and linked to AKA’s murder through ballistics, belonging to a man in his early 20s from Umlazi.
‘The committee noted the arrest as a testament to the dedication and adherence to the principles of investigation and hopes that the arrests will lead to successful prosecution,” according to a statement by the Parliamentary Communication Services on behalf of the Chairperson of The Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr. Nocks Seabi.
The case sparked widespread calls for justice, with hashtags like #JusticeforAKA circulating on social media.
According to Seabi, the committee voiced concerns over the rampant issue of illegal firearms on the streets, contributing significantly to the murder rate and the disturbing fact that 22 police officers were killed in the line of duty During October, November, and December of 2023.
The committee’s discussions also highlighted the urgent need for enhanced strategies to curb illegal firearms, capacitate specialized units for focused crime fighting, and foster community collaboration through Community Police Forums (CPFs).
De La Soul suffered an insurmountable loss last February, when beloved member Dave “Trugoy The Dove” Jolicoeur died at the age of 54. The timing couldn’t have been worse. After years of battling their former label Tommy Boy Records for their masters, the New York City trio’s first six albums— Three Feet High and Rising, De La Soul Is Dead, Buhloone Mindstate, Stakes Is High, Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump and AOI: Bionix—were finally getting a digital release. Three weeks before the momentous occasion, tragedy struck.
Forced to move forward without him, Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer and Vincent “Maseo” Mason are now tasked with the enormous responsibility of continuing his legacy. And so far, it’s been a beautiful thing to witness for De La Soul fans. On February 12, the one-year anniversary of Trugoy’s passing, Pos penned a deeply moving tribute to him via Instagram, writing, “I feel conflicted posting this on this date…Dave disliked when people were publicly remembered on the day they were lost.
“The day they transitioned but I’m sure he also respected how people chose to remember those they love and have lost. So on this day I will stand alongside all the people who cherish him as well as kept us in their prayers but to be clear I miss him in the physical everyday, rep for him everyday & will talk to someone about him everyday.”
On Friday (March 1), De La Soul released an expanded version of their 1988 debut, Three Feet High and Rising, which came with six bonus tracks (two of them home demos). Ahead of its release, Pos and Mase had a little time to reflect on their friend, who they affectionately call Dave, in the year since his death. In fact, Pos talked about the Instagram post and explained why he was so hesitant to share it.
“It’s hard for me because Dave always talked about that with me,” Pos tells AllHipHop. “He’s like, ‘Yo, why do they do that? Even with it Dilla, he would be like, ‘Why are they celebrating his death?’ Or Biggie—’Why are they spending all this time talking about his death? I could see celebrating a birthday, but his death?’ So I felt conflicted and that’s what i put in the post. I talked to Mase about it and I was like, ‘Yo, I’m trying to let the fans know, like this is a one-off. I’m going to do this because I know y’all have been there for us throughout this whole year supporting us with our bittersweet success.
“They’ve been very helpful with helping me and Mase get through it, but this is a one-off. When I got closer to them putting up the post, I didn’t want to come off like that. I wanted them to know how Dave felt and how I felt, but I understand how y’all feel and I’m going to honor him each year. But I just need y’all to understand, I celebrate Dave every day. I think about him every day. I’m going to be upset that we lost him every day. So I’m not going to allow this one day to break me down.”
It was different for Mase though. Although he’s the more animated one of the three, he found himself in a strange mood that day and the rain only added to the melancholic feeling he was experiencing.
“That was a hard day for me,” he says. “I was pretty much silent the whole day. Pos’ post was the reason I didn’t post. Straight up. When I saw his post, I was like, ‘That’s good enough.’ I think my silence says it all, because I’m usually the loudest one. I know my silence speaks volumes. I’m not angry. I’m just extremely sad. What I’m glad about is he’s no longer in pain.”
As for De La Soul’s musical journey, all is not lost. There’s still more work to do. As Maseo confirms, “The plan is definitely to step out and put my best foot forward to make AOI 3 a reality. We are definitely looking to complete that mission. Pos has other ideas that he’s trying to bring to fruition. We got the blessing of friends and family—and Dave’s family in particular— for us to keep moving forward. We were actually kind of summoned to it.
“We went to Dave’s memorial at his house, and everybody that we grew up with was like, ‘Y’all know y’all gotta keep going.’ And on so many levels I feel like we have to and, at the same time, we want to. We still got a lot in the tank.”
In the meantime, find the expanded version of Three Feet High and Risinghere.
Nicki Minaj kicked off her Pink Friday 2 World Tour on Friday (March 1) in Oakland—and it wasn’t as smooth as it could’ve been. According to multiple photos and videos online, a brawl took place during the concert, prompting fans to throw elbows, fists and whatever else they could find.
The main fight appeared to erupt between a couple of fans dressed in black and another in all pink, Minaj’s signature color. People in the background can be heard questioning the person in pink’s gender, with “Is that a boy or a girl?” One person was put in a headlock and began hitting them multiple times in the head while they were being held back against the seats. In a video uploaded by TMZ, they fight continues for a few minutes until security intervenes.
Nicki Minaj will continue the Pink Friday 2 World Tour in Denver on Sunday (March 3). The run has already been a source of controversy due to Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty. Last month, somebody photoshopped a warning label onto a digital ticket that encouraged underage attendees not to go backstage because of Petty’s criminal record.
It read in part: “Please be advised in accordance with California state regulations, we are obligated to disclose the presence of a level three sex offender backstage.” It went on to name Petty as the aforementioned offender and directed underage attendees to refrain from interacting with him.
Although it was quickly deemed fake, it didn’t stop people from commenting on Petty’s background.
“Fake or not, his charges are real as hell and she’s a clown,” a user tweeted, to which another said, “For something he did when he was 15. The law is the law and they gotta abide.” They were met with, “Rape is rape.”
L.A. Reid and his legal team are in talks with sexual assault accuser Drew Dixon and her legal team to discuss the next steps in the case. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, which were filed on Friday (March 1) with the United States District Court Southern District of New York, mediation is set for March 29. The paperwork marks the plaintiff and defendant’s first monthly “Joint Discovery Status Report” updating the court on the parties’ progress in discovery.
The docs also show Dixon issued subpoenas to Artista Records, Sony Music Entertainment and Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG). Reid, on the other hand, has sent out subpoenas to Dixon’s medical providers, including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Amarilis Rivera and Dr. Valerie Bryant.
Dixon, who was a former executive at Arista, filed the suit in November 2023. She claims Reid assaulted her not once but twice in 2001. The suit alleges Reid groped, kissed and penetrated Dixon without her consent on a company trip and during a ride home from an event in New York. She accuses Reid of stalling her career after the alleged assaults.
Dixon accused Def Jam Recordings co-founder Russell Simmons of being a sexual abuser in 2017. She also named Reid as another industry heavyweight who allegedly sexually harassed her in the 2000s.
“It was a quid pro quo: ‘I have power, you want access, sleep with me — or I’m going to be really mean to you the next day,'” she said at the time. “‘And there will be consequences.'”
Subsequently, Dixon is suing Reid for sexual battery/assault (Count I), false imprisonment (Count II), intentional infliction of emotional distress (Count III) and gender motivated violence act (Count IV). In January 2024, Reid’s attorneys—Bobbi C. Sternheim and Shawn Holley—asked Honorable Valerie E. Caproni to dismiss Counts II and III of Dixon’s complaint, strike certain statutory references in Count I and grant such other and further relief deemed “just and proper.”
Dixon’s complaint stems from two incidents: one in January 2001 and another that allegedly occurred several months later that same year. Dixon alleges “ongoing sexual harassment and career sabotage.” She’s using the New York Adult Survivors Act (“ASA”) and the New York City Gender Motivated Violence Act (“GMVA”) to advance time-barred claims. Each of those laws revive the statute of limitations to permit civil actions related to certain sexual offenses.
Saweetie has revealed why she has yet to drop an album. The 30-year-old rapper/singer has opened up about why she is still waiting to release her debut.
“I just feel like nobody was caring about my music,” Saweetie told Allure in a new interview. “To me, music is sacred. It’s coming from your spirit. You can’t just go finish an album in a week. That’s why it’s taking me so long. That’s why I haven’t dropped an album yet.”
Saweetie’s debut album, which was previously titled Pretty B**ch Music, has been delayed yearly since 2021 because she felt it needed more time to be ready.
The “My Type” hitmaker then explained that when she released music in the past, she felt like she was “constantly” being watched and criticized.
“I don’t mean to dampen the mood,” she told the publication. “But this is, realistically, how my career has been. We were constantly criticized for every drop. I was just very insecure. I’m a confident woman, but I was a very insecure artist.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Saweetie admitted that she is also critical of her own music.
“As an artist, the frequency changes. The music I created up until now, in three months I could listen to it and I could be like, ‘I’m not that girl anymore,'” she said.
Saweetie released her first major label debut EP, titled “High Maintenance,” in March 2018. Her latest EP “The Single Life” only sold 3,000 copies in its first week.
The youngest progeny of music mogul T.I. unleashed a verbal tirade against comedian Druski, critiquing him for allegedly making derisive comments.
In an online video, King calls out the comedian for allegedly dissing him during an interview with The Breakfast Club. King vehemently rebuked his supposed jests. In the video, King delivers a barrage of retorts aimed at Druski, lambasting the comedian for not voicing his criticisms face-to-face.
“Hey Druski, you and your cholesterols need to calm the f### down n####… you and them wide-body Hellcat hips need to calm the f### down,” King snapped, highlighting a perceived hypocrisy in Druski’s conduct.
He continued, expressing astonishment and indignation over the funny man’s actions, “I can’t believe this n#### just tried to call me p#### in the interview, and I just seen him a couple weeks ago.”
Although the video is just over two minutes, King doesn’t hold back, accusing Druski of cowardice and deceit. He mocks Druski’s physical appearance and challenges his bravery.
“We seen you run from a n####, we seen you run from Birdman…I ain’t never run from nobody. It look like you gotta a p#### and you walk with a strap. It looks like before you go to sleep at night you take your dick off and put it in the drawer.”
King’s remarks aim to diminish Druski’s reputation and question his integrity with some body-shaming pushbacks of his own. Take a look at his reply below.
Flau’jae Johnson, one of the LSU women’s basketball team’s top stars, won a national championship in her freshman season. Understandably, she developed a significant thanks to her exploits on the court. But Flau’jae hoped to earn just as many fans with her musical talent. The basketball player/rapper spoke about what she wanted to accomplish with her new EP 4 Wave in an interview with AllHipHop.
“I’m truly hopeful that this EP will reach the heights I believe it’s capable of,” she said. “I see it as a gateway to building a genuine fanbase, one that connects with me through my music rather than just my basketball skills. It’s about establishing a bond with listeners who appreciate the artistry in my work. The feedback I’ve received so far is encouraging. People are telling me that my music resonates with them, and that’s exactly the impact I aim to achieve.”
Flau’jae followed in the footsteps of her late father Camoflauge to become a rapper. Camoflauge was shot and killed in 2003 but remained an inspiration to his daughter. The LSU athlete saw 4 Wave as her potential breakthrough release as she aimed to reach the same musical heights as her dad.
“It means a lot,” she said regarding the EP. “I worked on it in my apartment. I did all the songs in my room, so it’s very personal for me. I built a studio setup and got to work. This has been an incredibly personal EP, I put a lot of my heart into it. Everybody asks, ‘Who broke your heart?’ I’m like nobody. [laughs] I was able to express myself in a way that I haven’t been able to before. This EP means a lot to me and I hope that people receive it well.”
Flau’jae managed to balance music and basketball, delivering a two-pack of songs titled 4 the Lovers before March Madness. The tracks showed off her singing prowess as she began her exploration of R&B.
50 Cent is back at it with yet another troll job. On Friday (March 1), the rapper-turned-television exec shared a clip of a crossdressing Saucy Santana sauntering down a city street with the caption, “Meek Mill leaving Diddy’s house.” Santana is wearing a tight red dress, sunglasses and a purse with a black leather jacket slung over his shoulder.
50 Cent wrote in the caption, “Who did this?” But just like that, it was gone as of Saturday (March 2).
50 Cent has been having a field day with the Diddy allegations since Cassie Ventura first sued the Bad Boy Records in November 2023. More recently, 50 Cent called out longtime adversary Floyd Mayweather over questionable comments about Diddy, who’s facing multiple allegations of sexual assault. Mayweather vowed he wouldn’t say anything negative about Diddy despite the mounting lawsuits. At the same time, he teased his Diddy documentary, which may or may not be real.
“They didn’t even ask him about this,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram. “Champ is you stupid or is you dumb? Get me the f### out ya head, you sound like a hater. DIDDY DO IT? COMING soon.”
Diddy was sued again last week by a former male employee, Lil Rod (born Rodney Jones), who worked as a producer on Diddy’s The Love Album: Off the Grid. 50 commemorated the news with a screenshot of a TMZ article along with pictures showing Diddy with Rick Ross and Mayweather.
“Aww s###,” he wrote. “I’m on the floor dead somebody bring me back to life.”
As for Meek Mill, he was named in the same lawsuit and soon became a trending Twitter topic as users reacted to the documents. The suit, filed in federal court, accuses Diddy of sexual harassment and assault. Lil Rod also claimed he was forced to watch a video of Stevie J. having sex with another man. He said Diddy did this “to ease Mr. Jones’ anxiety concerning sexuality” and provided a screencap of the alleged video in his complaint.
He then alleged that Diddy said “he had engaged in sexual intercourse” with a rapper and R&B singer as well as Stevie J. While the artists’ names were redacted the footnotes indicate that they are both male. The rapper hails from Philadelphia and used to date Nicki Minaj, while the singer “performed at the Superbowl and had a successful Vegas residency.”
Needless to say, 50 Cent finds this all rather comical and odds are, he’ll have more to add to his commentary in the coming days.
Meek Mill is lucky to be alive to promote his latest EP, “Heathenism,” after being in a serious-looking automobile accident. He posted the aftermath on his Instagram stories account, admitting that he had crashed a GMC truck he was driving.
“God telling don’t crash out for the bustas… ima listen,” Meek Mill said in what could be viewed as a thinly veiled reference to his beef with DJ Akademiks this week.
It’s unclear if this was a single-vehicle accident or if it involved another automobile. But thankfully, Meek walked away unscathed.
“s### knocked me out lol gmc the whole brake pedal slipped off my first time driving,” Meek Mill revealed.
But the car accident did not slow the Philly native down despite the severity of the crash. Meek has been busy promoting his new EP Heathenism, which features seven tracks and guest appearances from XY and z.
This upcoming week, Meek Mill plans to shoot two videos off the EP in Philadelphia.
Cardi B provided an encouraging update on her sophomore album following the release of her “Like What (Freestyle).” The Atlantic Records rapper claimed her much-discussed project will drop before the end of the year on Friday (March 1).
“Look how long I had this f###### record for: January 27, 202-f######-3,” she said on Instagram Stories. “I’m working on this s### at 5 a.m. Y’all know I’m a f###### night owl. I promise y’all this year, I’m not letting my anxiety, I’m not letting what haters say, I’m not letting what fans say [affect me]. If I do a song, I’ma just f###### drop it. Well, I’ve got no choice because I’m dropping my album this year. So, stay tuned for the announcement. But don’t play with me!”
Cardi B fans have been waiting years for the follow-up to her debut albumInvasion of Privacy, which she released in 2018. She dropped multiple singles and collaborations in subsequent years, but none of the songs kick-started a rollout for her album.
Last month, Cardi B’s estranged husband Offset encouraged her to release the project in an Instagram Stories post. He wanted her to overcome her apparent fears of a sophomore slump.
“Drop the album,” he wrote. “S### goes crazy.”
Cardi B’s hesitancy frustrated fans, but it was understandable considering how successful her debut was. The album made her star as it reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Invasion of Privacy, which included her breakthrough hit “Bodak Yellow,” won Best Rap Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. She was the first solo female artist to win the award.
Patient fans got a treat on Friday when Cardi B released her Missy Elliott-inspired song “Like What (Freestyle).” The track received Missy and Timbaland’s stamp of approval.
The latest installment of The Joe Budden Podcast included Budden and his co-hosts discussing the state of female Hip-Hop. Their conversation began after playing the new “(Like What) Freestyle” track by Cardi B.
“Y’all ain’t gonna want to hear it from me, but the girl rapper wave is over,” Joe Budden declared on the “Zombie Biker Ladies From Princeton” episode of his show.
He also added, “All of that, go find a girl, send her to Columbia, get it done, put her in the studio with f###### [Mike WiLL Made-It] or any one of them n#####, all that planting the girl in the scene, getting the record and it taking off, that wave is over.”
Joe Budden then suggested that record labels are having trouble recouping the money invested in female rappers. However, the former Def Jam-signed artist did not provide any specific evidence to support that claim.
In addition, Joe Budden criticized Cardi for taking six years to release her sophomore album. Budden also gave “(Like What)” a backhanded compliment, by saying, “I think the Cardi freestyle is cool. I mean, I’m gonna think it’s cool because anybody’s gonna sound good over the ‘Shes a B####’ beat.”
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Cardi’s “(Like What) Freestyle” rose to No. 2 on the iTunes all-genre chart. The song’s official visuals hit No. 1 on YouTube’s Trending Music Videos chart. However, “(Like What) Freestyle” only reached No. 39 on Apple Music’s Top 100: USA chart after one day of tracking.
The record joins a Cardi B discography that contains five No. 1 singles and three diamond-certified singles. She scored Top 20 hits in 2023 with “Bongos” featuring Megan Thee Stallion and as a feature on Latto’s “Put It on da Floor Again.”
A former juvenile detention center sergeant has been arrested following an investigation into her relationship with an underage detainee.
According to reports, 27-year-old Sgt. Katelyn Gomez, who worked at Pinellas Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Clearwater, solicited sex from a 16-year-old boy incarcerated there. According to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies revealed detectives were able to determine the “inappropriate letters” found in the bed of the underage detainee were written by Gomez.
Gomez reportedly wrote in detail her plans to engage in sexual activity with the teenager upon their first meeting on one of the letters. The pair had developed a relationship after Gomez met him in the detention center weeks before the discovery of the letters. Detectives even discovered Gomez had sent the teenager a picture of herself to his cell phone. She reportedly told authorities she “fantasized about having a sexual relationship with the victim and planned to build a life with him once he was released.”
Gomez is currently in custody and her bail has not been set.
50 Cent announced the release plans for his novel The Accomplice by taking a shot at his frenemy Floyd Mayweather on Friday (March 1). The G-Unit boss trolled the undefeated boxer by vowing to drop the audiobook version on the same day as the print version.
“I have no beef with anyone,” he wrote on Instagram. “I even made sure the audiobook comes out at the same time so champ won’t feel left out. GLG GreenLightGang. The Accomplice Movie coming soon.”
The post referenced a persistent rumor about Mayweather being illiterate. 50 Cent often led the charge in spreading the rumor in the past.
Earlier this year, 50 Cent started antagonizing Mayweather again after the boxer refused to speak ill of Diddy despite multiple sexual assault allegations. The Power franchise’s producer questioned Mayweather, who brought up Diddy unprovoked on The Pivot podcast.
“They didn’t even ask him about this,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram. “Champ is you stupid or is you dumb? Get me the f### out ya head, you sound like a hater. DIDDY DO IT? COMING soon.”
The Accomplice is scheduled to drop in September. 50 Cent co-wrote the novel with author Aaron Philip Clark.
“I want to bring a big heist story to the page,” 50 Cent told PEOPLE. “My debut fiction novel and its follow-up series will be captivating.”
50 Cent’s book will be published by Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins. He was already plotting a film adaptation of the novel.
“The Accomplice is going to surprise readers in wonderful ways,” Amistad executive editor Patrik Henry Bass said. “It’s everything you want in a page-turner: vivid writing, complex, multi-dimensional characters, many plot twists, witty dialogue and Curtis [Jackson’s] inimitable charm and authenticity.”
50 Cent’s novel announcement coincided with the return of his show BMF. The third season’s first episode is now available to stream on the STARZ app.
Diddy’s former bodyguard Gene Deal claimed Usher was the Hip-Hop mogul’s grooming victim in an interview with the Art of Dialogue. Gene Deal did not understand why Usher spoke positively about Diddy on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast despite their allegedly sordid history.
“I know and people know that was around in that time that Puff [Daddy] and Usher did have a situation,” Diddy’s ex-bodyguard said. “And that situation led Usher to the hospital. Now, I’ll let Usher explain that to y’all. I’ll let Usher tell that story. But how dare you say a man that groomed you, you gonna give him a pass. Bruh, you know I know.”
Usher lived with Diddy for a year when the singer was a teenager. Gene Deal believed Usher should speak out about Diddy’s alleged misdeeds. He seemingly attempted to motivate Usher to do so by telling the story of an uncomfortable incident the former bodyguard witnessed.
“Remember Usher, we was at the Swissôtel,” Gene Deal said. “Puff had Kim [Porter] in the room, had one of Keith Sweat’s baby mothers in the big room outside the master bedroom. He came outside in his robe. He came outside in his robe, she gave him f####### right there. His back was turned to me. She gave him f#######. You knocked on the door. I came and opened the door for you. Puff went in the room. You came in the room and kissed that girl dead in the mouth. Now, I’m telling that because you taking up for somebody that you know and a lot of more people know didn’t do you right when you was at Diddy’s camp.”
Diddy faced multiple lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault. Earlier this week, producer Lil Rod joined the list of people suing Diddy with several bombshell allegations.
Lil Rod’s lawsuit mentioned Diddy having sex with an R&B singer. The name was redacted but observers quickly figured out it was referring to Usher. A note in the lawsuit said the singer performed at the Super Bowl and had a successful Las Vegas residency.
In the heart of Delaware, also known as The Diamond State, Judgemental Records emerges as a formidable powerhouse in the rap industry, carving a niche for itself with its distinctive blend of raw talent and compelling narratives.
This label, known for its critical acumen and discerning taste in music, has once again captured the spotlight, riding high on the recent successes of its artists, N.O. and Lino A, who brought a unique flavor to the scene with “A Goodfellas Cadence.”
Amidst this surge of acclaim, GK returns to the fold, teaming up with the Grammy Award-winning producer, The Beat Bully, for their eagerly anticipated sophomore project, Black Mobb, and GK’s new single “Ahh Man/Mark My Words.”
The Beat Bully, renowned for his work on Meek Mill’s Dreams & Nightmares, brings an electrifying mix of energies to this EP, weaving a tapestry of sounds that range from the raw essence of the trap in “Trench Baby” to the resolute declarations of “Ahh Man” and “Mark My Words.”
The project delves into the darker, more intricate facets of storytelling with tracks like “Fed Nightmares” and “Become A Problem,” featuring Cru. These songs showcase a gritty exploration of themes, setting a somber, introspective, captivating, and thought-provoking tone.
Adding another layer to this rich musical endeavor is Judgemental Records’ own in-house producer, Lino3x, who lends his expertise to “I Ain’t Finished.” This track, which also features Mercy700 & CashCounty Jy, is a testament to the label’s commitment to fostering a creative sanctuary for its artists, enabling them to craft their narratives authentically and boldly.
Judgemental Records’ latest project is more than just an album; it’s a declaration of the label’s intent to dominate the rap scene in the Diamond State and leave an indelible mark on the global hip-hop landscape.
Through Black Mobb, GK and his collaborators invite listeners into a world where the lines between dreams and nightmares blur, offering a glimpse into the complexities of the human experience as seen through the lens of rap.
This initiative showcases the label’s ability to push boundaries and challenge conventions and solidifies its position as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the music industry.
Judgemental Records stands tall, ready to carry the Diamond State on its back and signal to the hip-hop world that it is a force to be reckoned with. Through their unyielding spirit and relentless pursuit of greatness, GK, The Beat Bully, and the entire Judgemental Records team are poised to redefine the parameters of the genre, inspiring a new generation of artists and fans alike.
