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Nicki Minaj Reflects On “Full Circle Moment” During “Barbie” Premiere  

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Nicki Minaj was living out her “Barbie Dreams” at the Los Angeles premiere of the new Warner Bros movie on Sunday (July 9). 

The “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” hitmaker, who’s featured on the Barbie Soundtrack alongside Ice Spice with “Barbie World,” looked every inch the living doll on the pink carpet. She donned a pale purple crop top and skirt set with a thigh-high slit with calf-length flowing blonde tresses. 

The crowd cheered wildly as Nicki Minaj posed for the cameras before being joined by Margot Robbie, the film’s star. The two posed for the camera but not before Robbie made sure the rapper’s hair looked perfect.

Nicki Minaj later reflected on the “full circle” moment, having made Barbie a part of her brand throughout her career.  

“I’m so excited to be here and be part of this entire moment,” she told Entertainment Tonight before expressing her gratitude for being part of the movie. “I’ve been saying Barbie my whole career so it’s a very full circle moment for me.”

Meanwhile, Margot Robbie opened up about having her own fantasy moment after meeting the rapper. 

“Oh my god, that was iconic. I’m dying,” she gushed during a pink-carpet interview with Variety. “I’m gonna have to take a minute later to be like, ‘Wow, I actually just got a picture with Nicki Minaj.” 

Chika Hospitalized With Kidney Failure—But Trolls Have Their Own Theories

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Chika has been hospitalized in Los Angeles after suffering kidney failure. According to an Instagram post from the Warner Music Group artist, it marks the second time she’s needed medical attention in the last 30 days.

The 26-year-old shared a handful of photos of herself in a hospital gown on Sunday (July 9) with the caption, “Been in the ICU twice in the past month and it’s so friggin boring that i have resorted to taking prison photos. enjoy. album in a couple- a weekz.” She added, “Before any stupid ass clingons start yapping about karma, I hope you know you’re saying chronically ill people did something to deserve getting sick. shut the f### up.”

Some of her “fans” were quick to offer their own theories. One person asked, “Is that a Psych Ward??? Honestly glad that you finally decided to get help,” while another hypothesized, “U got checked in because u were [cutting] urself.” Another added, “You know people in the icu wouldn’t be able to do this right? You’re in the ward.” That’s when CHIKA hopped in and argued, “You know you can spend 3 days in ICU and then get moved to the regular floor right? d######.” She also revealed, “please shut the f### up, i had kidney failure.”

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Chika has been honest about her mental health and medical issues over the years. In March 2022, she admitted she was struggling with suicidal thoughts and was close to following through. Taking to Instagram, Chika confessed, “I went to the top of the intercontinental, but could not jump. not because i don’t want to, but because the metal stairs were scary. it looks like crying wolf, but it’s not. it’s just difficult to find the right way. the quickest way. the painless way. i am tired of myself too.”

The Alabama native has also run into trouble on social media. Last month, she was forced to issue an apology to her Twitter followers after a dramatic red-eye flight. As she explained, she was peacefully asleep in first-class when she was suddenly awakened by allegedly screaming children.

“The lady next to me who thought it would be a good idea to buy yourself and your twin infants first class seats on a red eye flight, who just woke me up by bringing your screaming bastard to OUR seats to soothe her, I just bought $34 wifi at 4am to call you a stupid b####,” she wrote. “P.S. I hate you and hope you get a paper cut between each finger tomorrow, you senseless w####. Like are you literally mentally delayed? What makes you think a 1 y/o will shut their b#### ass up on a 7 hour flight that takes off at ONE F###### AYE EM. You ALREADY had them up past bedtime. Idc the circumstance. Take yo ass to economy at LEAST.”

She ultimately wrote a statement to Twitter, saying, “Posting because I think it’s important & because I understand that people who actually do want to support me were also offended by my inflammatory thread yesterday. I’m sorry cuz it was triggering/infuriating to many. I just don’t like being seen as someone I’m not.”

Teenager Busted For Mozzy Concert Mass Shooting; Cops Hunting For Second Suspect

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A new development has emerged in the investigation of the mass shooting at a concert featuring rapper Mozzy. 

A 19-year-old named Ameir Jayshon King-Ingram has been arrested in connection with the incident that left 11 people injured at the Wichita nightclub, City Nightz.

Another 23-year-old man named Jaylen Thomas of Wichita is also wanted in connection to the shooting at City Nightz and the cops are asking the public’s help in tracking him down. 

The shooting, which occurred in the early hours of July 2, resulted in nine people being shot and two others injured in the ensuing panic. 

The Wichita Police Department (WPD) confirmed King-Ingram’s arrest, stating that he is suspected of two counts of aggravated battery and one count of criminal possession of a firearm by a felon.

Previously, a security guard working for Mozzy, Brandon Young, was arrested concerning the incident. 

However, he was later released after Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett stated that charges would not be filed against him at this time, citing video evidence suggesting he had acted in self-defense.

The WPD has expressed its expectation that further arrests will be made as the investigation continues. 

It remains unclear whether King-Ingram is one of the initial gunmen involved in the shooting.

The incident has sparked a city-wide conversation about safety in Wichita’s nightlife scene, with WPD Chief Joe Sullivan calling for stricter screening procedures at clubs. 

The WPD has also contacted the Kansas Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control to discuss possible enforcement actions regarding City Nightz’s licensing.

Following the incident, City Nightz has been issued a 30-day suspension, a decision the club’s attorney has stated they plan to appeal. 

This suspension is part of a broader response to the recurring violence at the venue, which has seen 12 incidents so far in 2023, three involving gun violence.

Flavor Flav Issues Warning After Flying Object Hits Harry Styles In Face During Vienna Concert

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Flavor Flav has issued a warning to concert goers. With the uptick in objects being thrown at performers, the Public Enemy legend hopped on Twitter to ream offenders. He wrote, “STOP this f###ing s###. “It’s HARD WORK giving 100%…100% of the time for hours to entertain the fans. Don’t make it harder and don’t ruin it for everyone. I watched Harry Styles during rehearsals at the Grammys. Homeboy just tryin to make y’all happy.”

Flav included a clip of the incident, which shows the pop singer getting hit in the eye by an unidentified object while performing in Vienna. In a fan-captured video, the former One Direction member is heading down the runway with his microphone when he’s accosted. He winces in pain, bends over and covers his eye with his hands.

The disturbing new trend has plagued headlining artists in recent weeks. The issues began last month in New York, when pop singer Bebe Rexha was smacked in the face with a cellphone. The person responsible for the assault was arrested. Rexha’s injuries were relatively serious and required stitches at a nearby hospital. She later addressed the incident on Instagram, writing simply, “I’m good” alongside a photo of herself battered and bruised.

P!NK, on the other hand, was the recipient of a strange item. While performing at London’s Hyde Park Festival two weeks ago, someone tossed a bag of human ashes near her feet. In a video of the bizarre event, P!NK picks up the plastic bag in singing “Just Like a Pill.” Speaking directly to an audience member, she asked, “Is this your mom? I don’t know how to feel about this.”

As for Flavor Flav, the 64-year-old has been vocal on social media lately. On Friday morning (July 7), Flavor Flav shared a screenshot to Instagram with the headline: “Flavor Flav Says Iconic Clock Necklace Was Inspired By A ‘Crackhead.’”

He added in the caption: “FROM FLAVOR FLAV HIMSELF. Whoever wrote this headline is a complete A##HOLE!!! If you read the story, I never said the crackhead inspired the clock. I said THAT MY BOY BAZERK PUT THE CLOCK AROUND MY NECK AS A JOKE!! that’s were the inspiration came From. NOT THE CRACKHEAD you a##hole writer GET IT RIGHT.”

Cardi B Sets Off Critics And Fans With Cheeky Eiffel Tower Twerk

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Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has once again made some people’s eyeballs pop out of their heads with her audacious antics, this time in the romantic city of Paris.

Cardi B posted a montage of videos to her 168 million followers, including one twerking in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower, a spectacle that has since sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and critics alike.

But the rapper’s escapades didn’t end there.

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Cardi B also included a racy video of herself twerking in a bathtub full of bubbles, wearing nothing but a thong.

The candid video, taken in the privacy of her bathroom, showcases the rapper’s bare bottom and has since garnered millions of likes and comments from fans and followers.

“My jaw dropped at the slow twerk in the tub clip,” one stunned user wrote, while another commented, “Twerking naked in the tub for the world to see just to promote a song that’s not doing well,” said another upset viewer, referring to Cardi’s new song “Point Me 2” with FendiDa Rappa.

However, the Bardi Gang seemed to support their leader with a flood of positive comments.

“Idk if I wanna be the water or her thong,” said one thirsty commenter, while her husband praised his wife with a series of heart emojis.

Speaking of Offset, The City of Love also served as the backdrop for a significant development in Cardi B’s personal life.

Amid her husband’s accusations of infidelity, the couple appeared to reconcile in Paris after they attended the Balenciaga Haute Couture together in a show of solidarity. 

Offset had accused his wife of cheating in a now-deleted social media post, a claim that Cardi B has vehemently denied. Despite the controversy, the couple seemed to have found common ground in Paris.

Master P Has A Few Words For Google Following Luther Vandross Mix-Up

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Master P was misidentified as Luther Vandross on Google last week, prompting the internet to run wild with jokes. But the No Limit boss isn’t worried about it—he’s more concerned with selling his cereal. TMZ recently caught up with Master P outside of a Walmart, where Snoop Dogg’s cereals are sold. He thinks Google owes him a favor following the gaffe.

“I know everybody’s trippin,” he said. “Google thought it was funny mixing me up. Ditch the picture Google. Stop letting A.I. run your company. I just wonder what would they put for [TMZ founder] Harvey Levin, like Bruce Willis or something?

“They made a whole big frenzy and made this go viral, but make this go viral ‘cause we gotta put money back into our community and our culture. It’s flattering though, to be honest with you. They tried to distract the people, but we disrupted the cereal game. Two guys come from Hip-Hop—me and Snoop.”

Master P reveled his plans for a grocery store takeover during an interview with AllHipHop in May.

“When you talk about Snoop Cereal, this is bigger than just cereal,” Master P said “I know a lot of people may ask, they want to talk about the ingredients, how it started. Me and Snoop believed in putting out brands that could feed our culture and feed our people. I grew up eating cereal. I grew up on WIC. We are able to sell at WIC now, and it’s all about adding diversity into the grocery stores.

“We don’t all own brands like this. And it’s so important because we grew up eating these products. But we got to stop the self-hate amongst each other when we talk about African-American-owned brands and give us the opportunity to get on those shelves because Snoop Cereal is bigger. The brand is all about trying to tackle homelessness, give back to a community and a culture, and rebuild and put economic empowerment into our community.”

Snoop Cereal is currently available at Walmart, Target and Amazon. Check out Snoop Dogg and Master P’s promotional video for Momma Snoop Oatmeal below.

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Kim Kardashian Explains How She Learned The Art Of “Grace”

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‌Kim Kardashian learned the art of grace from her late father, Robert Kardashian.

‌While speaking to Vogue Italia, the reality star opened up about her memories of her late dad, who passed away in 2003 while he was working as a defense lawyer.

“I saw how he worked on a specific case, and I would observe him,” Kim, 42, recalled of Robert. “I learned grace from my dad and how to be really calm and collected, and I think I definitely am that way a lot as well.”

The Skims founder continued, “He would say: ‘Hey, come over here, we need to talk about this.'”

Kim then noted that her mother, Kris Jenner, was often not as graceful when handling family drama.

“When my mom would get mad, it would be quite funny because she couldn’t get our names straight. She would scream at me and be like: ‘Kourtney, Kylie, really, whatever your name is, get over here!'” she remembered.

The Kardashians star’s father was a lawyer who gained recognition as a member of O.J. Simpson’s defense team during the sportsman’s notorious 1995 murder trial.

Following in her father’s footsteps, Kim has been studying to become a lawyer herself. She famously worked on the case of Alice Marie Johnson, who was freed from a life sentence in prison in 2018.

EXCLUSIVE: Casanova Attempting To Fight 15-Year Prison Sentence

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Exclusives
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Rapper Casanova has officially appealed his 15-year prison sentence, according to his lawyer, James Kousouros.

‌The appeal was filed on July 7, 2023, challenging the lengthy sentence handed down by Judge Philip M. Halpern on June 27, 2023.‌

Casanova, a prominent figure in the Hip-Hop community, was sentenced to 188 months (15 years) behind bars for his involvement in a comprehensive RICO case that surfaced in 2020.

The rapper and his gang, the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation, were implicated in a series of crimes, including drug trafficking, violent assaults, and the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Upstate New York.

‌U.S. Attorney Damian Williams described Casanova as “not just a notorious recording artist” but “a high-profile leader of a vicious street gang and a magnet for gang violence.”

‌Williams added that Casanova’s stature was central to Gorilla Stone’s successful recruitment and nationwide expansion. Initially, the rapper was charged with racketeering conspiracy, attempted murder, intent to manufacture and distribute controlled substances, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

‌However, Casanova pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to conduct and participate in the affairs of a criminal enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity and one count of conspiracy to distribute over 100 kilograms of marijuana.

To reduce his sentence, Casanova renounced his membership in the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation and expressed his desire to dissociate from the gang. 

This public repudiation led to an attack on him within the confines of Essex County Jail on June 14, where he suffered injuries necessitating stitches on his head and hands.

Kousouros argued that Casanova’s public repudiation of the gang threatened his life and pressed for a lighter sentence for his client. Despite these arguments, the judge sentenced the rapper to over 15 years.

Beyoncé’s Mother Tina Knowles Robbed For $1 Million In Cash During Bold Break-In

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, was reportedly the victim of a recent robbery. According to TMZ, the thieves broke into her Los Angeles estate and made off with safe containing $1 million in cash and jewelry. The break-in was discovered on Wednesday morning (July 5) when someone from Knowles’ team stopped by the home. Knowles was out of town when the crime took place. Police are currently looking for video in the area that could possibly give them some leads.

Knowles’ home has been targeted before. In April, the Los Angeles Police Department were dispatched to her residence after receiving a call about a disturbance. Evidently, a man was at the front of the house throwing rocks at her mailbox. When units arrived—including a helicopter—the suspect immediately took off. The helicopter, however, was able to track him down and he was arrested after a brief foot pursuit.

Law enforcement placed the man on a 5150 hold due to his erratic behavior, but Knowles refused to press charges or file a report over the minor damage to her mailbox.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z have also had their own issues with some of their property. In March 2021, someone broke into Beyoncé’s storage units in L.A. and made off with more than $1 million in valuables. The three pods were filled with the singer’s expensive handbags and dresses. They’d been rented out by her production company, Parkwood Entertainment. After hitting it once, burglars returned a few days later for another heist.

Vandals struck again in March 2022 when a man broke into Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s New Orleans home. He reportedly doused the place with fuel, set fire to the drapes and fled. There was video of a man starting a fire, but investigators didn’t arrest him at the time. The famous couple was not living in the home when the fire occurred.

MF DOOM: Is The Hospital Looking To Avoid Costly Lawsuit?

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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I got some serious info. I just found out something that totally blew my mind. You won’t believe it, but apparently, the famous rapper MF DOOM died in the most senseless way. And, now we know the hospital knows it.

NHS trust in Leeds (National Health Services of England) had to apologize because they provided such crappy care to this underground rap icon. MF DOOM. He was only 49 when he passed away in October 2020, all because his brain didn’t get enough oxygen due to a bad reaction to a blood pressure drug he was taking.

READ ALSO: MF DOOM Death Fallout: Hospital Admits It Failed To Provide Proper Care

Believe it or not, MF DOOM was born in London. So, essentially one of their own died on their watch. But, here is the thing. I talked to somebody on the inside of the medical care industry and they informed me that the hospital is likely trying to avoid or mitigate a very costly lawsuit.

St James’s Hospital in Leeds has admitted that they messed up. They said they missed several chances to provide DOOM with better care when he was dealing with angioedema (a sudden swelling caused by an allergic reaction). DOOM’s throat, tongue, and lips swelled up AFTER he was given medication to control his blood pressure. This breaks my heart. We loved DOOM.

During the investigation, the assistant coroner pointed out that the care plan at the hospital wasn’t detailed enough. The coroner mentioned that our Hip-Hop brother’s deterioration was extremely fast and not something you see every day. There were things they could have done and should have done, but they did not do it. They also apologized directly to his wife, Jasmine. She walked through the whole process from the States.

Their chief medical officer, Dr. Hamish McLure, came clean and offered his condolences to The Thompson family, friends, and fans. He admitted that the care he received wasn’t up to par, and they’ve conducted a serious incident investigation. Now what? Apologies don’t mean anything with out restitution. And, quite frankly, there is no bringing DOOM back so what do we do? Sit and wait. Jasmine has not announced any lawsuit or any sort of forward motion. But, my folks say it is almost guaranteed to happen.

What a tragic and senseless death. It’s just mind-boggling how things went so wrong. Rest in peace, MF DOOM.

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Lizzo Is Confident She Can Achieve EGOT Status

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‌Lizzo is confident that she will achieve EGOT status during her career.

The 35-year-old already has four Grammys and one Emmy to her name, meaning she is just two awards – an Oscar and a Tony – away from the illustrious EGOT status.

During an interview with IndieWire, the “Juice” hitmaker insisted the title is well within her grasp.

“I am very talented and capable of whatever it takes to be (at the) Tonys. I was writing musicals in high school based off of operas that I loved by Rossini and Russian romance composers,” Lizzo told the outlet.

“When it comes to Oscars, I love film, and I’ve actually been making music for films. Even with the Barbie movie coming out, it’s really exciting – not to jump to any conclusions or anything.”

However, Lizzo, who contributed the song “Pink” to the upcoming Barbie soundtrack, stated that she is focusing on prioritizing her current projects.

“You know I’m gonna be extra. Whatever I’m doing, I’m producing it, I’m working on it behind the scenes, I’m staying up till 2:00 AM sweating over it. That’s the only way this s**t matters to me,” she said. “So, could I win an EGOT? I’m talented as hell. Yeah. Is that the goal? I think the goal is projects first. Passion first. And we’ll see.”

Lizzo took home an Emmy in 2022 for Outstanding Competition Program for her reality series, “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls.”

Lizzo’s Grammy Awards include Record of the Year for About Damn Time and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Truth Hurts.”

Keke Palmer Turns “Booty Cheeks” Controversy With Usher Into Cash With New Merch Line

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Keke Palmer has found a silver lining in the cloud of controversy stirred up by her boyfriend, Darius Jackson.

‌In a move that combines entrepreneurial spirit with a dash of sass, Palmer has launched a line of merchandise that cheekily addresses the recent uproar over her attire at an Usher concert.

The controversy began when Jackson took to Twitter to express his disapproval of Palmer’s outfit at the concert, a sheer black dress layered over a matching thong bodysuit.

Darius, who shares a son with the “Nope” actress, publicly criticized her sheer outfit on Twitter after retweeting a video of Keke being serenaded by Usher during his Las Vegas residency.

He tweeted, “It’s the outfit tho.. you a mom (sic),” alongside the video hours earlier. When he came under fire for publicly shaming his partner’s look, Darius simply doubled down on his stance.

“We live in a generation where a man of the family doesn’t want the wife & mother to his kids to showcase booty cheeks to please others & he gets told how much of a hater he is,” he tweeted. “This is my family & my representation. I have standards & morals to what I believe. I rest my case.”

Palmer, not one to be easily deterred, has turned the tables on the controversy. She is now selling merchandise emblazoned with the slogan “I’m a Motha,” a clear nod to Jackson’s tweet.

The line includes a white crewneck sweatshirt priced at $45 and a T-shirt that reads “I’m Stevie to the Bulls–t,” available in black or gray for $30.

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The latter phrase refers to Stevie Wonder, who is blind, and his song “Isn’t She Lovely,” which Palmer was singing to her 4-month-old son, Leodis, in an Instagram Reel announcing the merchandise.

In a message to her followers, Palmer wrote, “One thing is certain and one thing is true, IM A MOTHA, through and through!” She added, “To all my mom’s [sic] out there, how did your baby change you?? Mine empowered me!”

Palmer’s clever response to the controversy has been met with support from fans, who have praised her for standing her ground and turning a negative situation into a positive one.

As for Jackson, it seems he may have learned the hard way that when it comes to Palmer, he’s dealing with a “motha” who knows how to cash in on controversy.

Keke and Darius welcomed their son Leodis in February.

Loch- “Streets Talkin'” ft. Young Noble (The Outlawz) Video

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Loch aka WARLOCH is a veteran Atlanta MC known for being a lyricist, songwriter, and well-rounded song crafter. With a dramatic flair, he combines complex lyricism with mean, gritty bars and observations of the streets and everyday life. 

He was Influenced by MCs such as Run DMC, LL Cool J, Rakim, Nas, Redman, Eminem, Wu-Tang Clan, Tupac, Kurupt, Ras Kass, and a Tribe Called Quest.

Born in Detroit and raised in Cobb County, South Fulton and all over the Metro ATL area, he released his first full project, ‘No Soap No Rags’ as a member of the group Thirst & Loch in 2003, then 4 solo projects, ‘The Last Flip,’ ‘The Final Front,’ ‘The Social Network,’ ‘Afro American Horror Story’ and ‘Afro American Psycho.’

He’s had his music played on Hot 107.9, Shade45, 88. 5 GA State radio, WIBB in Macon, K-100, WRFG 89.3 and more, and he’s been featured on many notable media platforms.

Loch also has music with The Outlawz (EDI @ Edifon4L and Kastro), Sean Price, Lyfe Jennings, Sy Scott, Mally G of Illegal, Young Noble of The Outlawz, Adina Howard, Mr. 704, Jag, Cap 1 and Loch’s musical family and crews Bad Blood, SDK and Kamp Kaos. He’s also performed at shows with Ludacris, Juvenile, David Banner, Killer Mike, The Clipse, Rock City and more.

Currently, Loch has a single out called “Streets Talkin” with Young Noble (@Young_Noble) of The Outlawz (@OutlawzOfficial). The music video was directed by @Tower4Hire, engineered by @Santiagotheplug from @Undisputedmedia and produced by Iggknight. He’s also working on new music with Dr. Dre-affiliate and Eminem-producer Black Nailz (@Therealblacknailz), and planning a new project for 2023 featuring RJ Payne and more.

 “Streets Talkin” is now available on all platforms. Check out the video below!

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Consequence & His Son Preach “Long Overdue” Message For Hip-Hop Community

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Consequence is continuing the rollout for his next solo album, Nice Doing Business With You, with the release of “Who Shot Jamal?” The track, accompanied by a powerful, cinematic video, features his 11-year-son Caiden The Crownholder, who crushes the mic with his innate rapping prowess. Through the song, the father-and-son duo swap bars about the grim reality of the seemingly endless gun violence plaguing our nation.

“‘Who Shot Jamal?’ is essentially a conversation between the Cons and Caiden as to how ‘Jamal’ was unfortunately murdered,” Consequence tells AllHipHop. “The reality in America is that there is a ‘Jamal’ in every Black community who has lost their life to senseless gun violence with many times these crimes remaining unsolved. It’s a conversation which is long overdue to be had in Hip-Hop.

“With this being the genre’s 50th Anniversary this record is in line with the lineage of records that have spoken to the occurrences that effect the very source of the art form itself.”

Consequence shared “Disappointed” in February, which is presumably included on the forthcoming album. The track found the veteran rapper showing his support of longtime friend and collaborator Kanye West. He believes people left West hanging when he needed help the most.

“My outlook is this,” he wrote at the time. “It’s easy to be self serving and ask someone for HELP, who’s in a position of Power to change your life’s trajectory. But, what happens when the tables turn and that person needs you. If you were only around for the G.O.O.D. times then you were never on OUR team to begin with. I’m Disappointed In ALOT of N#####!!!”

He also highlighted lyrics from the single: “The whole Label ran/Instead of having YE’s back/I guess crabs in a barrel/Is a curse from being Black.”

Nice Doing Business With You is scheduled for an August 4 release. Until then, watch “Who Shot Jamal?” above.

Takeoff’s Legacy Immortalized In Record-Breaking Tattoo Tribute

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A monumental tribute to the late rapper Takeoff has made its mark in the Guinness World Records.

‌A staggering 79-foot tattoo dedicated to the cherished musician has set a new benchmark in the realm of body art, signifying a touching chapter in the annals of fan memorials.

‌Takeoff, a vital member of the acclaimed rap ensemble Migos, met a tragic end in a shooting incident at a Houston bowling alley in November 2022.

‌The rapper was an unintended victim when shots were fired at a private gathering. The altercation, which also injured two others, reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a dice game involving Takeoff’s uncle, Quavo.

The individual implicated in Takeoff’s murder, Patrick Xavier Clark, was formally indicted by a grand jury on May 25, 2023. Clark, who was apprehended in December 2022, spent approximately a month behind bars before being released on a $1 million bond in January 2023.

He was subsequently placed under house arrest and required to wear a GPS-tracking device. Despite the charges, Clark continues to assert his innocence and is slated for arraignment on August 23.

‌The record-setting tattoo, a tribute to Takeoff, was the collective effort of artists from Atlanta Ink, Iron Palm Tattoos, and Pèse Noir.

‌The tattoo, which required over six months of meticulous work, features a detailed depiction of Takeoff.

‌The inception of the record-breaking tattoo not only commemorates Takeoff’s enduring legacy but also underscores the devastating consequences of gun violence.

Hip-Hop Pioneer Scorpio Says Ice Spice, Scar Lip & Other Female Rappers Are “Taking Over”

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Hip-Hop pioneer Scorpio of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five rolled through with a message earlier this week. While hanging backstage at a show, the trailblazing MC had a few moments to rattle off his thoughts about the current rap landscape. Mainly, he was focused on giving props to the next wave of female rappers.

“Everybody is doing their thing, females taking over,” he says in the clip. “Big up to all the sisters out there in the Bronx—Ice Spice, Scar Lip, all of them—even if it’s not your style of music, they gettin’ up out the mud, so we gotta salute.” Scorpio went on to salute a West Coast DJ by the name of DJ AK who’s “doing his thing.”

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Scorpio’s sentiments are refreshing in an age where many rap newcomers are sometimes shunned by their elders. But Scorp knows a thing or two about coming up in the music business. With a career that stretches back decades, the Hip-Hop OG has witnessed the culture’s evolution since its inception. He was only 18 years old when Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five released “The Message” in July 1982, one of the most important Hip-Hop tracks in music history.

“The Message” is often considered the first socio-political rap song, with its lyrics depicting a solemn portrait of their New York City environment. As kids, the group didn’t see Sylvia Robinson’s vision for the song at first, but the Sugar Hill Records founder/CEO trusted her instincts. Written in 1980 by Duke Bootee and Melle Mel as a response to the 1980 New York City transit strike, the track details the violence and poverty surrounding them with lines such as, “Broken glass everywhere/People pissing on the stairs, you know they just don’t care/I can’t take the smell, can’t take the noise/Got no money to move out, I guess I got no choice.”

Speaking on the 40th anniversary of “The Message” in July 2022, Scorpio explained how the song signaled the end of their youth. He said, “I think one of the important things about that song is it just have us trusting in things that we didn’t trust in sometimes. Like with music, you gotta get out of your own ego. Because realistically, we hated that song. We couldn’t stand that song. We didn’t think that it had no reality to us, but thank God Ms. Robinson had the better vision.

“Thinking, because we was coming from the Bronx, that it’ll match better versus putting it with somebody else, or whatever the case may be. So just trusting in other people was the biggest lesson. We don’t have all of the answers. No artists have all of the answers.”

It’s not dissimilar to what young rappers are doing today—describing their environments and what they experience in their own neighborhoods. Like many of his peers, Scorpio is celebrating Hip-Hop’s 50th birthday all year long—with the young and “old.” He concludes in the clip, “50 years of Hip-Hop in the m###########’ building. Stop playin’.”

Georgia Mother Arrested After Dragging Young Daughter By Her Locs

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A Georgia mother is reportedly facing charges after a video of her abusing her daughter went viral. The footage, which has sparked national outrage, shows Samarria Mona White dragging the child by her dreadlocks through a grass field in Macon. As the mother tosses the girl around, she shouts expletives as the little girl begs her to stop.

White, who according to court records was arrested on July 5 around 4:30 p.m. local time, faces cruelty to children charges in the first degree. The 20-second clip was filmed by neighbor Gwen Harris-McKenzie’s niece, who later posted it on social media. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office became aware of the incident shortly afer.

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At first, the mother denied doing anything wrong, Yahoo! Life reports. However, when the child was taken to the hospital, medical professionals noted she had redness on her chest that was turning into a bruise.

Harris-McKenzie said in a Facebook post she had “more videos” of the abuse.

“I was at work but called along with other people on my way back to Macon,” she wrote. “All 3 kids were taken by ambulance and she was arrested. No, I don’t know her or her name. Her kids just play outside with mine and they have said this isn’t the worst she has done that they have seen, they just finally caught it on camera.”

The concerned neighbor continued,  writing in her post, “It’s a difference between discipline and abuse. I have me and my sister’s kids and yes I can say kids can be BAD, don’t like to listen and can lie! But nothing can justify what was said and done to that lil girl.”

White is currently in jail with a $20,000 bond.

Wiz Khalifa Sells “Black & Yellow” As Part Of Massive Catalog Acquisition

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Wiz Khalifa is joining a growing number of artists who are selling their catalogs for big money. According to a press release, several of Khalifa’s#### singles—including “Black & Yellow,” “See You Again” and “The Thrill”—have been acquired in a new deal with HarbourView Equity Partners. Although the terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed, HarbourView confirmed it purchased “select” recorded music and publishing assets. Khalifa’s independent record, management company and lifestyle brand Taylor Gang is included in the deal.

“Sherrese [Clarke Soares, founder and CEO of HarbourView] and HarbourView truly understand the value of music and artistry,” Wiz Khalifa said. “We are excited to partner with them as they continue to build a dynamic media company that is in line with the values and goals we all have here at Taylor Gang.”

Wiz Khalifa has been pumping out music since 2005’s Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvani mixtape through Rostrum Recordings. Since then, he’s released seven studio albums, one compilation album, one soundtrack album, three extended plays (EP) and two collaborative albums. He’s also released 84 singles (including 44 as a featured artist), 16 promotional singles, 21 mixtapes and 82 music videos. Needless to say, there was a lot to sift through.

Khalifa was signed to Warner Bros. in 2006, shortly after releasing his debut studio album, Show & Prove. By 2010, he’d moved over to Atlantic Records, where he saw a meteoric rise in notoriety. Khalifa’s first single for the label, “Black & Yellow,” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was later certified 6x-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The Wiz Khalifa deal comes shortly after HarbourView Equity Partners acquired half of Nelly’s catalog for $50 million. The deal includes some of Nelly’s most iconic tracks, including “Ride Wit Me,” “Dilemma” featuring Kelly Rowland and, of course, “Hot in Herre.”

Jay-Z Expands Roc Nation Sports Into Brazil With Major Acquistion

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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports has acquired a new agency, expanding its reach into South America.

The rap mogul’s sports management company reportedly bought Brazilian soccer agency TFM, the home of several of the nation’s biggest talents, including Vinicius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli and Endrick  Felipe Moreira de Sousa.

The recent acquisition won’t be incredibly disruptive to the Sao Paulo office’s setup but will prompt TFM to change its name to Roc Nation Sports Brazil, according to Khel Now.

Frederico Pena, TFM’s founder, will serve as the director of Roc Nation’s Brazilian office.

Roc Nation was created in 2008 as a management company for artists. In 2018, the entity established a sports division and started to manage Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Victor Cruz of the New York Giants.

Now, the company represents 200 athletes from all across the United States in various sporting spaces including rugby, cricket, soccer, basketball, baseball and football.

In addition to managing athletes, the company also consults for leading sporting leagues such as the National Football League, AC Milan and the United Rugby League.

City Of Pittsburgh In Crisis After Beyoncé Cancels Concert; Mayor Springs Into Action

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Beyoncé has canceled her upcoming show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, due to “logistics and scheduling issues.”

‌It has been announced that the “Renaissance World Tour” concert in Pittsburgh on August 3 will no longer proceed. Officials from the Pittsburgh venue, Acrisure Stadium, shared the announcement on Twitter.

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The announcement read, “Due to production logistics and scheduling issues, unfortunately, the August 3 Pittsburgh stop of the RENAISSANCEWORLD TOUR will not be taking place.”

‌The officials added, “Refunds will automatically be issued at point of purchase.”

The “Single Ladies” singer’s website has since been amended to reflect the recent change to her tour schedule.

‌The performer, 41, has not yet commented on the cancellation but her fans sure did. Even the Mayor of Pittsburgh is trying to figure out how to get Beyonce to the city.

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“We are in conversations with the promoter for the event in order to gain an understanding about what led to the cancellation, and if there is anything we can do as a city to find a new date or location for her show,” Mayor Ed Gainey said.

“People are FLIPPING OOOOUUT!!! NO,” one user lamented, while another wrote, “I can’t even take my refund and go get ticket at another show because the resale prices are extremely high.”

Beyoncé, who kicked off her world tour on May 10 in Stockholm, Sweden, recently ended the European leg of her trek in Warsaw, Poland, on June 28.

Beyoncé is set to begin the North American leg of her tour on July 8 in Toronto, Canada. The trek will end in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 1.