On Wednesday (June 14), he was able to get that charge dismissed. However, once he left the courtroom, Courthouse News reports, he was arrested again by federal agents for having a firearm in his possession. His lawyers think something doesn’t seem right.
Boosie’s defense lawyer, Meghan Blanco, said her client was being harassed and should’ve been protected by the petite policy. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the petite policy is an internal Justice Department policy that regulates “the initiation of federal prosecutions in two situations.”
“Under the policy,” according to the DOJ, “defendants who are prosecuted by a state will not be prosecuted for federal crimes arising from the same act except when there is compelling federal interest and then only with the approval of an Assistant Attorney General. The policy also prohibits separate prosecutions for different federal offenses committed during the course of a single criminal episode, again, unless an Assistant Attorney General approves.”
The goal is to ensure defendants are not targeted unjustly by law enforcement. Blanco called his arrest “very unusual.”
With this arrest, the court has decided to keep him in custody until Tuesday (June 20). Another lawyer for Boosie, Damon Alimouri, says his client is being singled out because he’s famous, has a big voice online and has used that voice to critique the criminal justice system.
“I think some of this has to do that he’s quote outspoken on social media,” Alimouri said. “Ultimately, Boosie has a First Amendment right.”
And with his first amendment right, he has the right to speak out.
Azealia Banks criticized Doja Cat and Kendrick Lamar in an Instagram Stories rant on Friday (June 16).
The outspoken rapper complained about Doja Cat’s music after the pop star dropped a new single titled “Attention.” Azealia Banks was unimpressed, taking issue with Doja Cat’s focus on rapping.
“I really be wanting to like Doja’s music but it’s all just sooo try hard,” Azealia Banks wrote. “Her first album was actually cool as hell… it was her own authentic art voice… Doja doesn’t have the theater training/authentic hunger needed to seamlessly be the master of genre she’s trying to be. She sounds like a white girl that grew up in a house LOL.”
She continued, “Like her approach to trying to conceptualize an authentic rap record is giving Angel Haze NYC WANNABE levels of boring rippity rap/cheesy SoHo whiteboy hypebeast circa ’06. Like she’s giving me those weird FKA Twigs biracial girl identity crisis vibes … Lol sis, these rap n##### are dickriders and are def gonna gas you like you ate it, but I’m telling you with love…… This is DUMB corny.”
Azealia Banks referred to Doja Cat as “Doja Lamar” and claimed the new music was “not the artistic statement she wants it to be.” The opinionated rapper then turned her attention to Kendrick Lamar, belittling his work.
“To be fair, Kendrick got some cool hooks and melodies but I think he’s MAD overrated and extremely complacent,” she wrote. “I don’t care to argue about ghostwriters because who cares, but nah…. Kendrick dead ass has white ghostwriters writing about the black struggle n s### … He be making that kind of rap music that allows white people to indulge in weird fetishization of ‘the black struggle’ to patronize and absolve themselves of any real social responsibility because they think being a Kendrick fan is proof that they are ‘Allies.’”
Azealia Banks scoffed at Kendrick Lamar ranking himself among Hip-Hop’s elite. She didn’t consider him to be in the same league as Drake, much less Jay-Z.
“Kendrick is really buggin if he thinks he’s f##### with Drake on any day,” she wrote. “I LOL’ed hard at that lil sub he threw Drake and laughed EVEN HARDER at him thinking he’s skilled enough to put his name in the same sentence with Jay…. Like my n####, u r not f### with Wayne/Drake/Styles P/Jadakiss/Nicki Minaj/Remy Ma/OR Azealia Banks.”
A significant shift is underway in the global music scene as Philadelphia’s homegrown record label, Big Money Records (BMR), enters into a defining alliance with industry giant, Republic Records.
BMR has gained attention in recent years for its forward-thinking approach to artist development and self-sustained growth within the industry. Their partnership with Republic Records, an established entity nurturing megastars such as Drake, Ariana Grande, and Post Malone, is a testament to BMR’s emerging power in the music scene.
Ralan Styles, a prominent artist in BMR’s eclectic roster, stands as the first beneficiary of this strategic collaboration. The promising artist is set to enjoy an amplified platform for his craft, reflecting BMR’s unwavering commitment to providing their artists with unparalleled opportunities for growth.
The symbiotic relationship fostered by this venture sets a promising precedent for the industry. By combining forces, both BMR and Republic Records look forward to enriching the music landscape, providing a broad spectrum of musical talent with a nurturing and dynamic platform for their creative pursuits.
For BMR, this partnership translates to global recognition. Undeterred by the challenges this new phase might present, BMR is resolute in its dedication to its artists and its mission. They are well-prepared to leverage the benefits of this partnership to its fullest extent.
With this bold step, BMR reaffirms its ambition to become an influential player in the music industry. Their partnership with Republic Records represents more than just an alliance; it’s a declaration of BMR’s tenacity and determination. As Big Money Records takes strides toward shaping the future of music, the world tunes in to witness their melody of progress.
A whirlwind of ethereal harmonies that fill you with butterflies collides over an array of soul-striking beats and serendipitous sonics. Creuzot’s voice is a beacon of grace as she expresses acceptance for her lost love while finding strength and independence within herself. Hearts Don’t Break Even will move you toward a state of reflection with language that strikes the chord of being human and instrumentals that transcend the surface of reality.
Ebony Magazine was right to call Creuzot an “artist at the forefront”. Creuzot is a 3X Billboard charting artist and has received high acclaim from Rolling Stone, BET, Ladygunn, Essence, Earmilk, and VIBE to name a few.
Hailing from the Lone Star state of Texas, born and raised in Houston, Coline Creuzot, a singer/songwriter has an astonishing voice. Coline fell in love with the arts at a young age and always knew she was destined for greatness. If it isn’t her dynamic personality or her creative drive, Coline’s angelic voice and her passion for music are captivating. Coline started off performing at local competitions and continued to write and sing throughout her high school and college career.
Coline is not only an incredible voice but also a scholar. After the singer/songwriter turned boss woman completed her undergraduate degree in Business Management at Hampton University, she decided to move back to Houston to pursue music full-time. During this time and while experiencing the growing pains of life, detailed in many of her autobiographical songs, Coline was introduced to Happy Perez, a fellow Houstonian, and producer who has worked with Miguel, Mariah Carey, and Frank Ocean to name a few. They collaborated on a song called, ‘Give and Take’, which went on to become an immediate hit. ‘Give and Take’ climbed all the way to number 1 on the Houston Radio Charts. The success of the song granted Coline opportunities to open for some amazing artists such as Drake, Keyshia Cole, Monica, and Tank to name a few. She later attracted a publishing deal with EMI (now Sony ATV).
Coline continued to grow as an artist and writer expanding her portfolio. Named “an artist at the forefront” by Ebony Magazine, in 2016 Coline’s single ‘Truth Is’ peaked at number 24 on Billboard’s Urban A/C charts. Coline’s music has been recognized by several blogs and magazines such as Vibe Magazine, Pynk Magazine and Singersroom, critics praised her for her writing ability and solid resume working with some of H-Town’s hottest artists such as Slim Thug, Lil Keke, Z-Ro and Paul Wall.
Coline made the jump to Los Angeles to pursue her artistry full-time. Known for her strong soulful pipes and lyrical storytelling, Coline pays homage to old-school R&B with a relevant swagger which she showcased in 2017 at the Essence Festival debuting on the “For the Love of R&B” stage. Coline re-released “Truth Is” with a feature from the diamond princess Trina in October 2019. Most recently Coline opened for Keyshia Cole, Tank, and K Michelle at the Arena Theater in Houston. On January 10th, 2020, Coline released her latest single titled “You Tried It”, which peaked at #19 on the Urban AC Billboard Charts and remained on the charts for several weeks. In Early 2020 Coline signed with BH Talent Agency expanding opportunities with acting, fashion, and beauty partnerships. In 2021 Coline released several singles and the. an album entitled “Unplugged” with live stripped-down versions of her most popular songs.
Coline released “Sometimes” in 2021, co-written by Sam Hook and produced by Happy Perez, followed by her Billboard charting single “For Love” and “That Feeling” in 2022. “Nothing” was Creuzot’s first release of 2023 from her forthcoming EP Hearts Don’t Break Even, out on all streaming platforms on June 16, 2023.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan agreed to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets to an ownership group featuring J. Cole.
The Hornets announced Jordan’s deal with an ownership group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall on Friday (June 16). J. Cole secured a minority stake in the NBA team as one of the group’s investors.
Plotkin became a minority owner of the Hornets in 2019. Schnall has been a minority owner of the Atlanta Hawks since 2015, but he is currently in the process of selling his stake in the Hawks.
Jordan will remain with the Hornets as a minority owner of the team. He was the NBA’s first former player who became a majority owner in the league.
The six-time NBA champion purchased the Charlotte franchise, which was then known as the Bobcats, from BET founder Bob Johnson in 2010. Jordan bought a minority stake in the team in 2006. A few years later, he paid roughly $180 million to take majority control of the team.
J. Cole and country singer Eric Church were the most notable investors in the Hornets’ new ownership group. The other investors included Chris Shumway, Dan Sundheim, Ian Loring, Dyal HomeCourt Partners, Amy Levine Dawson and Damian Mills.
The NBA suspended Ja Morant for 25 games after he brandished a gun on social media for the second time in a matter of months.
Morant previously served an eight-game suspension for waving a gun around on Instagram Live in March. Fans saw the Memphis Grizzlies guard wield a gun again on Instagram Live in May. The NBA announced his suspension for the start of the 2023-2024 season on Friday (June 16).
“Ja Morant’s decision to once again wield a firearm on social media is alarming and disconcerting given his similar conduct in March for which he was already suspended eight games,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. “The potential for other young people to emulate Ja’s conduct is particularly concerning. Under these circumstances, we believe a suspension of 25 games is appropriate and makes clear that engaging in reckless and irresponsible behavior with guns will not be tolerated.”
Morant issued a statement about the suspension on Friday. He apologized for his actions, which will cost him more than $7.6 million. The basketball star vowed to work on his mental health and decision-making.
“I’ve had time to reflect and I realize how much hurt I’ve caused,” Morant said. “I want to apologize to the NBA, the Grizzlies, my teammates and the city of Memphis. To Adam Silver, Zach Kleiman and Robert Pera – who gave me the opportunity to be a professional athlete and have supported me, I’m sorry for the harm I’ve done. To the kids who look up to me, I’m sorry for failing you as a role model. I promise I’m going to be better. To all my sponsors, I’m going to be a better representation of our brands. And to all my fans, I’m going to make it up to you, I promise.”
TreLow and Burgy are here to put on for their hometown of Bossier City, Louisiana. The two artists have come together to release a joint project called From Bossier With Love, ready to put their city on the map.
The project will be spearheaded by lead single “What’s Understood,” featuring Hoolibaby Neeno. The empowerment anthem sees all three artists dropping braggadocious bars, reminding listeners they are putting in the work needed to be recognized in this rap game.
Speaking on his sound, TreLow states, “I have a wide variety of music. Some of it is storytelling, getting into my story. I do a lot of real life music, day to day stuff, so anybody who’s living life can relate. You don’t have to be in a certain space or financial bracket, everybody can relate to it. When it’s time to have fun, I go have some fun too. I like to throw a little bit of everything together sometimes, depending on how I’m feeling. But more than likely, you’re going to get some real day to day, real life type stuff.”
Burgy adds, “We got the same style, I’m pretty versatile as well. Most of my catalog consists of real life events, or how I’m feeling this day, how I’m feeling that time. Or something from the past that I’ve never really talked about, that I bring into the song.”
AllHipHop spoke with TreLow and Burgy in downtown Los Angeles, moments before they were on their way to shoot their music video for “Congratulations.” Read below as we discuss their roots in Bossier City, love for music, the new project, goals, and more!
AllHipHop: Talk about being from Bossier City, Louisiana.
Burgy: Bossier City is a small city. Mostly everybody knows each other there. Sometimes peaceful, sometimes not peaceful. Anything can happen at anytime. But all around, I had a lot of great experiences growing up in Bossier. I’m proud to say I’m from there. That’s why we’re doing this now man, trying to rep where we’re from. Make sure people know we’re from Bossier.
TreLow: I would agree.
AllHipHop: Is it near a known city?
Burgy: It’s near a known city, Shreveport.
TreLow: Have you heard of Shreveport?
AllHipHop: Nah.
TreLow: Well that makes us feel better. [laughs]
Burgy: Now you know Bossier before Shreveport.
TreLow: You might be the only person to know Bossier before Shreveport.
AllHipHop: When did you guys fall in love with music?
Burgy: It started at a young age for me. I remember hearing artists such as Master P, Lil Wayne, Jay Z, and Tupac on the radio. Ever since then, I’ve been in love with music.
TreLow: I’d say it started young at a young age for me as well. Growing up in a house where music was played all the time, also as you do just about everything else, it becomes natural to have it included in your processes.
AllHipHop: When did you realize you could do it professionally?
TreLow: For me, in 2015.
Burgy: It wasn’t until 2019 I started taking music more seriously. I started getting feedback from close friends. That’s when I really started investing in myself.
AllHipHop: So how did y’all come together to do this project, From Bossier With Love?
Burgy: I think it started out with features. He featured on my project 92, which is out right now. He was featured on one of my songs, then featured on another song. Both of the songs were good. We’re like hey, you trying to link up to a project? Alright, s###.
TreLow: Pretty much that. It made sense, and we went to high school together. We knew each other from way back. After working together and doing a few features, organically it meshed well and gave me the thought “Oh damn, we’ll probably make some good music together now.”
AllHipHop: What can we expect from the project?
Burgy: Versatility, for one thing. A lot of different subjects going on for different lifestyles. We got a little bit of something for everyone on there. It’s gonna be very enjoyable. If you’re a fan of different, good music, this is what you want to tune into.
TreLow: You could expect a variety of everything. No matter what kind of music, who you are, there’s at least a song that you’ll probably enjoy on there.
AllHipHop: What inspired “What’s Understood”?
Burgy: We just heard the beat…
TreLow: Basically, it was Louisiana. We were making songs together at that point, all the songs had a serious tone to them at that time. I heard that beat and thought to myself, this would be fun. It was really a relief for me from all the serious s### that we were doing. We took that concept and made it our own thing.
Burgy: Our own type of music.
TreLow: That was the fun part about it. Being inspired and us being where we’re from, it fit. That’s what goes on. That beat, the feel, it makes you want to move.
Burgy: It’ll get you on your feet.
AllHipHop: Any goals for yourself?
Burgy: I want to be a known music name in my city, one of those guys that you can reach out to for anything that you need in the music industry. That goes for artists, producers, songwriters, or whatever your craft is.
TreLow: My biggest goal within the next five years, being free. When I say free, free from the 9 to 5 that we talked about earlier. To be able to move how I want to move, when I want to move, and do what I love to do without lacking financial stability. That’s the biggest thing I’m working towards, whether it’s through music, or in general.
AllHipHop: Anything else y’all want to know want to let the people know?
Burgy: Project dropping June 12th. Y’all tune in. You can follow me on Instagram at @therealburgy. Burgy on all streaming platforms.
TreLow: He knocked it out the park, just the project name again, “From Bossier With Love”. Follow me @trelow.
Cardi B shared with her fans her hair removal process. On Thursday (June 15), the “WAP” chart-topper filmed herself having her entire body zapped with lasers.
Taking to her Instagram Story, she wrote, “It’s that time again you f##kers. I’m so scared. It’s time to laser my whole body because baby, I told y’all, I’m a hairy b##ch,” the Grammy Award winner said. “But I keep it under control.”
While giggling as she talked about the hairiness, she said, “We trying to keep that booty hole brown only. You know what I’m saying? Sometimes it can get a little dark up close.”
And to give some support to the technicians servicing her, Cardi B let her fans know where she goes to get zapped: Rich Bich Clinic in New York City. According to Page Six, she said the clinic is “the best” with “color skin.”
In 2022, she revealed there’s a reason why she opts to do laser removal versus waxing: “So your hair can get softer and little by little … [it] will stop growing. A lot of y’all be getting … razer [sic] bumps, ingrown hair, we get a little dark down there … and y’all be putting turmeric [on it]. Y’all be putting lemons and s–t. B####, you’re not making a tea with your p##sy.”
As noted by WebMD, laser hair removal is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States. The process “beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles, the pigment in the follicles absorbs the light, and that in turn destroys the hair.” The procedure is great on coarse hair, most commonly found with people of color, and doesn’t damage the skin.
Biz Markie died at a Maryland hospital on July 16, 2021, several months after being admitted for diabetes-related complications. As news of his death spread online, the Hip-Hop community came out in droves to pay their respects. On Friday (June 16) his widow, Tara, paid tribute online with an Instagram post that included video of Biz Markie DJing at an outside party. At the same time, she announced the Just A Friend Foundation and confirmed a documentary about Biz Markie’s life, All Up in the Biz, will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday (June 17).
“Dear Biz, on this day I want you to know I’ve kept my promise of keeping your legacy alive,” Tara captioned the post. “We launched Biz Markie’s Just A Friend Foundation in your honor to help children in the system you were brought up in and ultimately becoming the legend you are.
“I executive produced your documentary priemiering this Saturday at the Tribeca Film Festival. You loved your fans and they are showing me love back. You are STILL so missed!”
All Up in the Biz was directed by Ego Trip co-founder Sacha Jenkins using animation, interviews, reenactments and more to tell Biz’s story. The film features Rakim, fellow Juice Crew member Big Daddy Kane, Fat Joe, Nick Cannon and Doug E. Fresh, among others.
Prince Paul provided the score for the film, which he discussed in an interview with Variety.
“I just finished scoring a documentary for Biz Markie,” Prince Paul said. “Just finished that, and watching it and then scoring it was so tough because I’d known him since I was a kid, so it was bittersweet. There were things about him I didn’t even know.
“And another part that made it bittersweet is it was the first thing I ever scored without my friend [Don] Newkirk, who passed in November. That was way different for me. He’s been there ever since I’ve started making music.”
Find more information on the Just A Friend Foundation here.
Casanova was reportedly the recent victim of jail violence, receiving vicious slashes to his face in an altercation with another inmate. This incident comes days after the former gang member renounced his association with the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation sect of the Blood gang.
According to NBC 4, while awaiting sentencing in his RICO case at the Essex County Correction Facility in Newark, he was attacked on Thursday (June 15).
Court documents report Casanova, whose real name is Caswell Senior, was physically assaulted with a weapon—believed to be some sort of blade across the face—by another inmate named Ulysses Lugo.
After getting slashed, he chased Lugo, jumped on top of him and “cut Inmate Lugo’s face several times.” Reports say Casanova didn’t act alone. Others hopped into the altercation and joined in the violent melee.
A correction officer said: “Inmate Lugo? You couldn’t see his face because it was saturated in blood… and his whole uniform was saturated in blood. Inmate Senior was sitting there and blood was just coming out of his face.”
A spokesperson for Essex County, Anthony Puglisi said, “This minor incident and whether weapons were employed is under investigation.”
As previously reported by AllHipHop, Casanova faces a minimum sentence of 15 years with a potential maximum of 60 years following his alleged involvement in the notorious street gang.
The rapper’s lawyers confirmed Casanova has already admitted his guilt, candidly discussed his membership in Gorilla Stone and acknowledged he promoted a gang lifestyle in hopes of getting a lighter sentence.
“I am telling you and anyone that will listen that I wanted out before I was arrested and I am out,” he said. “I learned through my music career that people will listen and that I don’t need to associate myself with a gang to succeed. I don’t need to associate with a gang even if I don’t succeed.
“I thought I needed to stay in the life in name because it was a way to promote my career. I don’t care what the government tells you. I am telling you the truth. I was not involved in the daily activities of this gang. I wasn’t anyone’s boss. What I was and I regret this was a person that they could use to promote themselves in a world I swear to you I was trying to leave. I clearly did not do a good enough job of this as I did find myself in one bad situation after another.”
Bill Cosby has been accused of sexual assault and battery—again. According to NBC News, the 85-year-old “Cosby Show” creator and, at one time, America’s Dad, has been hit with a lawsuit filed by lawyers for nine women in U.S. District Court in Nevada.
The allegations state that between 1979 and 1992, he drugged or attempted to drug each one before sexually assaulting them. He’s also accused of battery, assault, infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment.
The women listed as plaintiffs in the lawsuit are Lise Lotte-Lublin, Lili Bernard, Janice Baker-Kinney, Rebecca Cooper, Janice Dickinson, Linda Kirkpatrick, Angela Leslie, Pam Joy Abeyta and Heidi Thomas.
Lotte-Lublin said she was actually drugged and raped, adding in a statement, “For years I have fought for survivors of sexual assault and today is the first time I will be able to fight for myself.”
According to the claim, his “enormous power, fame and prestige” led him to attempt to do what he wanted sexually with them. Many might look at the time and wonder how come these allegations are coming up now.
Just weeks ago, Nevada passed a law eliminating the statute of limitations for civil cases, opening the door for them to file this federal civil claim and be compensated for what they say was a civil violation.
1980s-era R&B took centerstage on social media over the last week thanks to friction surrounding Giving You the Best That I Got album creator Anita Baker and Tender Lover album creator, Babyface.
“After silently, enduring [cyberbullying]/verbal abuse & threats of violence from the fan base, of our special guest/support act, in the interest of personal safety, I will continue The Songstress Tour alone,” Baker tweeted June 13. “Appropriate refunds will be made. Blessings.”
Babyface replied, “I am saddened by the news that Anita Baker has decided to remove me from ‘The Songstress Tour.’ It’s unfortunate and disheartening to see how things have played out via social media. While I was looking forward to the rest of the dates, I have nothing but love & respect for Anita and I wish her the best for the remainder of her tour.”
Comedian/musician Lil Duval jumped into the situation by requesting that another legendary R&B singer serves as a mediator for Anita Baker and Babyface. The “Smile B#### (Living My Best Life)” performer wanted Dionne Warwick to settle the feud.
“Hey @dionnewarwick, can [you] squash this [Babyface versus Anita Baker] beef for us please?” Lil Duval tweeted. The five-time Grammy winner responded to Duval by posting, “Baby, that ain’t got nothing to do with me.”
#AnitaBaker After Silently, Enduring Cyber Bulling/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence from the Fan Base, of Our Special Guest❤️/Support Act. In the Interest of Personal Safety. I will continue, The Songstress Tour, alone. Appropriate refunds will be made. Blessings🎁 ABXO🎼 pic.twitter.com/P7OzVdiEPm
The 2023 BET Awards will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday (June 25). Lil Uzi Vert and GloRilla will perform during the televised ceremony.
Lil Uzi Vert scored a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart earlier this year with the Jersey Club-inspired “Just Wanna Rock” single. That track became the unofficial anthem of the Philadelphia Eagles team’s NFL playoff run.
Last year, GloRilla burst onto the scene with her viral smash “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” featuring Hitkidd. Yo Gotti’s musical protégé followed up the Grammy-nominated track with the Top 10 hit “Tomorrow 2” featuring Cardi B.
BET Award Viewers Will Get To See Legendary Hip Hop Stars
Additionally, the 2023 BET Awards will celebrate Hip-Hop culture’s 50th anniversary by presenting a star-studded list of legends. Acts such as Big Daddy Kane, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Kid ‘N Play, MC Lyte, Master P, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke and Warren G will hit the stage.
“We have an incredible lineup of performers who will take us on a musical journey, covering Hip-Hop spanning every decade, style, and region,” Connie Orlando, BET EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, said. “From music to dance and fashion, we are digging through every crate as we celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop and its diversity, evolution, and global impact.”
Orlando added, “This wall-to-wall party will reverberate with the amazing energy and passion these artists bring to the stage and the culture. Prepare for an unforgettable night of reunions and surprises as we celebrate Hip-Hop’s rich history, enduring legacy, and promising future.”
Rising Stars Will Also Get To Shine In Los Angeles
BET Awards Best New Artist nominees Doechii and Coco Jones will also share their talents with the BET audience. GloRilla made it into the Best New Artist category as well, along with Ambré, FLO, Ice Spice and Lola Brooke.
Drake earned the most nominations (seven) for the 2023 BET Awards, including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. GloRilla picked up the most nominations for a female artist with six nods. Lizzo was right behind Big Glo with five.
Nicki Minaj stays busy. Within six months, she’s blessed the game with as many songs. Be that as it may, the overloaded artist has taken the time to refine herself—quite literally, hinting at “new boobs.”
So, the diamond-certified lyricist keeps contributing to rap. Thus far, her perspective is continually impacting the genre. As a matter-of-fact, her persuasive curves are nearly as captivating as her creative acumen.
Recently, the booth bully unleashed the girls. Well, kinda. Via an Instagram post, she sings along. The song features Ice Spice, and it’s slated to be included on the upcomingBarbie flick.
Of course, the receipt is here. Suffice it to say, a circulating screenshot serves as the official augmentation announcement. The respected rapper offers, “New boobs who dis?”
Obviously, the perky cleavage is peeking out of different plunging tops. Regardless, of their modest size, Mrs. Kenneth Petty appears to be pleased with the result.
Within the clip, the wordsmith raps, “I’m a 10 so I pull in a KEN.” Without a doubt, she seems happy with her alleged decision. After giving birth to her son more than a year ago, Nicki Minaj broached the cutting conversation.
As it stands, Nicki Minaj looks as if she is both happy and healthy. Keep it going, boo.
A number of rappers died from various causes in recent years. Gucci Mane will apparently reflect on some of those tragic losses on his upcoming album.
At the moment, listeners can expect Gucci Mane’s Breath Of Fresh Air to arrive on October 13. The Atlanta-based rhymer dropped a single titled “Bluffin” featuring fellow Atlanta native Lil Baby on Friday (June 16).
Gucci Mane also spoke to Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1’s New Music Daily Radio about his latest track. The interview included the rap star explaining how losing Hip-Hop representatives inspired Breath Of Fresh Air.
“Not only have the loss of some of my close friends and peers been a hundred percent inspiration to just keep putting out music and staying engaged because I know that’s what they really would want me to do,” Gucci Mane told Zane Lowe. “But at the same time, it’s like I want to make sure I have Dolph on the album.”
He added, “It’s just like I want Takeoff on my album. I want Scarr on my album. I want Pooh on my album. Even though they’re not physically here right now, I want to let them know, ‘Hey, I’m thinking about you if nobody else ain’t thinking about you in my own way because that’s what I’m going through’.”
A gunman killed Young Dolph Jr. in 2021. Gun violence also took the life of Takeoff in 2022. Gucci Mane’s signed artist, Big Scarr reportedly died from an accidental drug overdose in 2022. Wavy Navy Pooh also passed last year after an ambush shooting.
Gucci Mane explained, “Ever since I guess November of when Dolph passed away and my artist Scarr passing away and Takeoff passing away and [Pooh Shiesty] locked up and [Foogiano] locked up, that’s why I kind of named my album A Breath of Fresh Air.
Gucci Mane continued, “I’m just not in the mood to hear a whole bunch of drilling and killing and this and that. Not saying that I haven’t did that before, but just right now, just let me just kind of lead by example and show people that it is more to rap about than my opps and all that.”
Rick Ross has offered to step up and be a mentor to Ja Morant after Kendrick Perkins said he’d like to see the Grizzlies star play for the Miami Heat.
Speaking on First Take Thursday (Jun. 15), Perkins said Morant needs to leave Memphis for a fresh start. He thinks Miami would make a good destination for the beleaguered superstar athlete.
“When I look at the culture and I look at what he could go and do for that organization and what the organization could do for him, I look at Ja and that change of scenery –– I think Miami is the best fit for him,” Perkins said.
While he acknowledged Miami’s party city reputation, he believes the leadership of Heat president Pat Riley and veteran forward Udonis Haslem is exactly what Ja Morant needs to help stay out of trouble.
“There’s nothing that goes on in that city of Miami without [Riley] knowing anything about it,” Perkins said. “I think Miami is the best fit for him. … I think it’s time for him to get out of Memphis.”
Although Kendrick Perkins received some backlash for his Ja Morant take, Rick Ross supports the idea. Furthermore, he wants to be involved in the move, offering to act as a mentor for the Memphis point guard. The NBA is expected to announce a punishment for Morant in the coming days after he flashed a gun on Instagram last month.
“I can mentor #jamorant in Miami,” Rozay penned on his IG story alongside a quote from Perkins’ interview.
While Ja Morant has yet to respond to Rick Ross, he reportedly rejected a similar offer from Lil Wayne.
Skip Bayless recently revealed Weezy reached out to him asking him to put him in touch with Ja Morant.
“Lil Wayne texted me,” Skip said on his podcast earlier this week. “He said, ‘Hey, can you connect me with Ja? Because I could help him. I’ve been there. I’ve done all this. I wound up in prison on Rikers Island. [Wayne] knows what happens. I know where you can go wrong and I know what’s right.’”
I tried, unsuccessfully, to connect Lil Wayne with Ja Morant. I know Wayne would fly to Memphis in a heartbeat.pic.twitter.com/4H4Z4V0I8t
Killer Mike has returned with his first solo studio album in eleven years, Michael.
The eponymous new studio album, his first solo LP since 2012’s R.A.P. Music, arrived Friday (Jun. 16) and includes an all-star cast of enviable features. The 14-track project, executive produced by No ID, includes verses from the likes of Future, Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, 2 Chainz, Mozzy, Curren$y, CeeLo Green, 6LACK, Jagged Edge, Blxst, and many more.
Mike’s Run The Jewels partner EL-P also appears on “Don’t Let The Devil,” while the inaugural single, released earlier this week (Jun. 14), includes a rarified appearance from Andre 3000 and a verse from Future. Check out the “Scientists & Engineers” visualizer below, and stream Michael at the end of the page.
Killer Mike – Scientists & Engineers ft. Future, Andre 3000, Eryn Allen Kane
Hours before releasing the album, Killer Mike shared a video of a speech where he opens up about Michael, captioned with the message, ‘Its underwhelming to be so overly underrated.”
In the clip, the Grammy Award-winning rapper explains he was “underrated” and “cast aside,” adding, “it’s been a long, long time and it’s been a long, long climb.”
In a new interview with Spin, Killer Mike explained, “Michael is a testimonial in church,” before clarifying, “It’s an audio cinematic experience.”
He added, “I am the culmination of everything that is good about us, and I’m also not ashamed to have been—at times in my life—everything that’s bad about us. I have been a conniver, I have been a liar. I’ve been a baby daddy, a philanderer, I’ve been a drug dealer.”
However, as Killer Mike explained, he is not defined by those experiences. “I also went to Morehouse and Frederick Douglass High School. I’ve also been an amazing organizer, and an amazing husband and father. I had to figure it out. This is a prodigal son, coming-of-age story that’s telling young people it’s been done before.”
Gunna has released A Gift & a Curse, his first album since getting out of jail last year, and social media is losing its collective mind.
The Atlanta rapper first teased the project on Wednesday (Jun. 14), his 30th birthday, sharing the cover art with the caption, “a Gift & a Curse from Me To You ! 🅿️Day !”
Once Gunna dropped Friday (Jun. 16), he began trending No. 1 on Twitter, with fans sharing rave reviews. Stream the album at the end of the page.
a Gift & a Curse, his fourth studio album, arrives with 15 tracks and clocks in it at just over 45 minutes. However, Gunna included zero features, a rarity in the current climate, and Twitter couldn’t stop talking about it.
“no features and didn’t need wheezy’s production,” wrote one fan. “just gunna rapping with a chip on his shoulder. this s### means something to me.”
no features and didn’t need wheezy’s production, just gunna rapping with a chip on his shoulder. this s### means something to me pic.twitter.com/oZp3dUYpsF
Others pointed to Gunna’s nods to Young Thug on a Gift & a Curse, taking the shout-outs as a sign all is well between the pair, despite the rumors.
“Only I done cried, ‘cause this feelin’ for my bro (King Slime),” Gunna raps on “I Was Just Thinking.” Meanwhile, “Ca$h $hit” includes the lyrics, Hide the barrel, man, free my bro Jeffro.”
However, Thug mysteriously teased the arrival of a new offering shortly after Gunna dropped the album. He shared a countdown to next Friday (Jun. 13) via a QR code on his Instagram account.
A number of other producers and artists shared identical cryptic posts leading fans to believe an album is coming. Lil Durk, G Herbo, Metro Boomin, London On Da Track, Wheezy, and Southside all posted the code. Some people on Twitter also saw the rumored album as a reaction to Gunna’s new project.
“The whole industry teaming up against gunna💀” one user shared.
Young Thug has social media playing detective after teasing a cryptic message announcing the arrival of an unspecified offering coming soon. And it wasn’t just Thugger with the mysterious posts, either. Several producers were also in on the act, leading many to believe Young Thug has an album coming.
As Thursday rolled into Friday (June 16), and shortly after his former YSL co-defendant Gunna released his first post-jail album, Young Thug shared his teaser on Instagram in the form of a QR Code. When scanned, the code leads to a countdown timer which looks set to time out around next Friday (June 23).
He added another puzzle piece, writing, “BUSINESS IS BUSINESS” in the caption.
Once the QR code began popping up on the accounts of some producers, all former Young Thug collaborators.
Metro Boomin shared an identical post alongside a pair of emojis – a suitcase and a handshake. London On Da Track added “[one hundred percent]”
808 Mafia producer Southside posted the QR code four times alongside the caption “Overly free slime,” while tagging Young Thug. Wheezy and Chase B also joined in the confusion with duplicate posts.
Young Thug is currently behind bars awaiting trial for RICO charges against him and the YSL crew. Jury selection began in January, but the case has been plagued with delays.
Meanwhile, Gunna shared his first album since his release after taking an Alford Plea in the YSL RICO case last year. He names drops Young Thug multiple times on his new offering A Gift & a Curse, which also dropped Friday (June 16).
“Only I done cried, ‘cause this feelin’ for my bro (King Slime),” Gunna raps on “I Was Just Thinking.” Meanwhile “Ca$h $hit” includes the lyrics, “Hide the barrel, man/Free my bro Jeffro.”
In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, artists often surprise us with their ability to explore different genres and showcase their versatility. Laci Kay Somers, a stunning talent, has recently transcended her rap-centered roots to unveil a softer and more elegant side, where her vocals and singing shine brightly.
In a recent interview, Laci shared her motivation behind this musical transformation. “I went through a heartbreak and decided to do a song about what happened, how I felt in that time of my life, my healing process, and coming out on the other side as a stronger and more secure woman who has dealt with pain and used it to better myself in all areas of life.” This introspective approach allowed her to channel her emotions and create a captivating musical journey.
Collaborating with a talented team has also been instrumental in Laci Kay’s artistic development. One key member is her engineer, Jaime Velez, a Grammy-winning and diamond-certified recording and mixing engineer. Velez’s extensive experience includes working on songs that have dominated the Billboard charts over the last decade. Laci Kay has consistently collaborated with Velez on her music, ensuring a high-quality production that elevates her artistry.
Furthermore, it is worth noting that Jaime Velez, Laci Kay’s esteemed engineer, is not only a Grammy winner and diamond-certified recording and mixing engineer but is also a part-owner of the legendary Blackwood Studios. This renowned studio is a hub where top-tier writer-producers and A-list artists come together to create some of the biggest hits in the world. Jaime’s affiliation with Blackwood Studios further solidifies Laci Kay’s commitment to delivering exceptional music of the highest quality, ensuring her work resonates with listeners on a global scale.
Listeners have drawn comparisons between Laci Kay and iconic artists like Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. Her ability to seamlessly blend singing and rapping, reminiscent of Lil Wayne’s “How to Love,” showcases her versatility as an artist. This duality allows Laci Kay to connect with a broader audience and captivate listeners with her multifaceted talents.
With her rising popularity, it’s no surprise that fans are eager to witness Laci Kay’s live performances. The artist’s potential to tour alongside prominent names in the industry, such as Doja Cat and Cardi B, hints at a promising future and the opportunity to captivate larger audiences with her unique blend of rap and singing.
If you’re curious to experience Laci Kay’s musical evolution, be sure to check out her latest single, available on Spotify as well as her video on YouTube.
