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Offset Says He Pretends Takeoff’s Death Is Fake To Cope With Rapper’s Death

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Offset still finds it too painful to talk about his late Migos bandmate Takeoff.

During an interview for Variety, the rapper hinted his upcoming second solo record might include the last song he recorded with his longtime friend, who was shot and killed in Houston, Texas, last November.

But while Offset, real name Kiari Cephus, is excited to be focusing on his music, he admitted that he is grieving Takeoff’s sudden passing.

“It’s hard for me to talk about s### right now. I’ve never talked about this stuff. Seriously. Talking about Take is hard, man,” he confessed. “Talking about all this s### is hard. That’s why I don’t, to be honest. That s### hurts. Like, it’s gonna put me in a mood, and I don’t want to get in that mood. Some things I don’t never tell nobody. He’s not here. That s### feels fake, bro. I get through my day thinking it’s fake. And I don’t say nothing to nobody about it.”

Elsewhere in the conversation, Offset revealed that his upcoming album will feature Travis Scott, Future, Chloe Bailey, Latto, and his wife, Cardi B.

Though details are still being finalized, the album is set for release via Universal’s Capitol Music Group later this year and will be followed by a tour.

“I really wanted to drop the album like two years ago, but it wasn’t time. I had to master who I was, and I got it now,” the 31-year-old added.

Missy Elliott Eyes Up Epic R&B Collab With Summer Walker And Ari Lennox 

By: London JennnCategory: News

While Missy Elliott is experimenting with Latin and Brazilian underground funk influences on her long-awaited upcoming album, a return to R&B could be on the cards with two of the genre’s hottest modern-day talents. 

The Portsmouth, Virginia-born music legend responded to a fan’s request for Missy Elliott to “work some beautiful R&B magic,” on a collab with Summer Walker and Ari Lennox. While the fan believed the tweet was just “wishful thinking,” two of her dream trio are keen to make it happen.   

“Same here☺️🙌🏾,” Missy Elliott replied before Ari Lennox added, “Missy let’s do it ❤️❤️❤️❤️.” 

Furthermore, the four-time Grammy Award winner teased an unreleased track with the “Shea Butter” creator, which could soon get the video treatment.  

“You already knoooooow😉,” Missy replied to Ari. “Let me get these dancers together so I can drop that one we did.😜💃🏾” Check out their tweets below. 

Missy Elliott Linked With Ari Lennox in 2021

The newly inducted Rock & Roll Hall of Famer revealed she was eager to work with Ari Lennox after spending some time in the studio with her in February 2021. She let slip in a tweet Ari “played me some heat at the stu oh yea.” According to Missy Eliott, Ari Lennox was “ Snappin on them new joints!” and was eager to work her magic with the singer. “Now let’s see what we Cook up🍽🤯🔥” she added.  

Meanwhile, Ari Lennox revealed Missy Elliott is one of her musical inspirations and influenced her 2022 album, age/sex/location. 

“It’s definitely a lot of just Missy vibes and Teedra Moses,” Ari told Zane Lowe last year. “I just love Soul and R&B so much, I literally listen to it so much,” Lennox told Lowe. “It’s everything to me so it’s going to always ooze out naturally with my melodies, with my writing style. It’s just always going to come out. All of these legendary people they’re always going to come out.” 

Conway The Machine Reveals Struggles With Fame Following 2012 Shooting: “I’m Just A Recluse” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Conway The Machine has opened up about his ongoing mental health issues, including suffering “severe anxiety” over his new album release party due to trauma stemming from a 2012 shooting.  

In a candid appearance on Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast, the Buffalo representative expressed regret over comments about his departure from Griselda and Shady Records as well as an online feud with Funk Flex. Conway The Machine explained that he hadn’t predicted the public scrutiny he would receive because he was still adjusting to fame and was unaware of how much attention he was getting.  

The “Stressed” hitmaker revealed he shunned public engagements following the 2012 shooting that left the right side of his face paralyzed.  

“I don’t know because I’m just a recluse. I’ll be like just dolo to myself,” he said before adding, “I think that came from getting shot.” 

Conway explained that he was left with mental scars after getting shot in the head while leaving the club in his hometown. 

“So I’m looking at clubs like, ‘I don’t go out man. I ain’t going to that party, I ain’t going to that event, I don’t want to do that anymore. ‘What time the interview? 10:30? Naw, I’m good bro. I’m chilling, I’m already inside.’” 

Conway The Machine Experienced “Severe Anxiety” Over Album Release Party

In a separate clip of the episode, Conway The Machine revealed he was unaware of how much unresolved trauma remained until he started therapy.  

He continued, “I stay to myself and work in the shadows. I hate videos, I hate pictures and cameras and s###,” Conway said before adding that he is still dealing with his issues. “I didn’t know I hadn’t,” he said. “Speaking with a therapist and she made me realize ‘you haven’t healed yet.’” 

Conway revealed that being so reclusive led him to question his position in the game. He even confided in trusted peers, “This s### look like n##### aint f###### with me. Because I don’t get outside. Not because I can’t, I just don’t.” However, “The love was definitely felt” at his Won’t He Do It release party earlier this month.  

“I was having severe anxiety about that night,” he said, explaining he didn’t promote the event heavily. “But then I pulled up and seen all the love, everybody had pulled up.”  

Ice Spice Earns Biggest Streaming Debut For A Female Rapper With Taylor Swift ‘Karma’ Collab 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Ice Spice continues her ascension as one of Hip-Hop’s hottest newcomers, recording the biggest streaming day of her career, an accolade that saw her break a record set by a rap icon.  

The Bronx rising star rapper stormed her way into the history books with her appearance on the new “Karma (Remix)” alongside Taylor Swift. The song was released last Friday (May 26) as a bonus track on the singer’s album Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition.) 

According to Chart Data, Ice Spice earned the biggest streaming debut for a female rapper in global Spotify history thanks to the Taylor Swift assist, racking up 5.036 million streams on its first day. Karma also scored Ice Spice the biggest streaming day of her career on Spotify. 

Ice Spice surpassed her “Princess Diana” collaborator Nicki Minaj who previously held the record with her No. 1 hit song “Super Freaky Girl.” The single opened with a reported 3.021 million streams following its release in August 2022. 

“swifties x munchkins = ♥️,” Ice Spice wrote while sharing Chart Data’s tweet. 

Ice Spice Performs Karma With Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift took to social media this weekend to show love to Ice Spice after bringing her onstage. The pair joined forces during her show in Jersey Friday (May 26) for their debut performance of “Karma.” She also premiered the song’s visuals while the audience went wild for Ice Spice.  

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“Last night in Jersey was 🤯💕🌙🪐🙏✨💥 !!! The way the whole stadium screamed when Ice literally popped up unannounced 😆” Taylor Swift penned on Instagram. “Getting to world premiere the Karma music video I directed with my dancers who were in it – Playing Getaway Car with Jack and hearing everyone shout the lyrics – I love you @icespice I love you @jackantonoff I love you all in that crazy crowd last night – can’t wait to get back out there tonight ☺️” 

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After the performance, Ice Spice shared a “big fat” message of thanks to her fans for embracing the collab.  

“taylor & the swifties showed me so much love thank yuuuu 😍,” she penned. “& btw big fat thank u to my real munchkins that wanna see a b#### win 🥇i love u 4L🦋” 

Coi Leray Joins Tomorrow X Together For Surprise “Happy Fools” Performance In LA

By: London JennnCategory: News

Coi Leray surprised Tomorrow X Together (or TXT) fans this weekend, joining the K-Pop band to perform their collab for the first time. 

The “Trendsetter” creator features on “Happy Fools,” from the group’s latest EP, The Name Chapter: Temptation released Jan. 27. TXT is currently on the U.S. leg of their world tour, and after sold-out shows in New York, Coi Leray joined them at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles Sunday night (May 28). 

Coi Leray began trending as fans flooded the Twitter timeline with clips of the surprise collab performance. The audience at the L.A. show was not expecting the rapper to appear to perform her verse and went wild, and Coi appeared on stage to join TXT. Check out the clips below. 

Coi Leray Hypes Upcoming Album: “One Of The Biggest Projects Ever”

Meanwhile, Coi Leray is in album mode as she gears up for the release of her sophomore project due next month. She shared the COI tracklist earlier this week, revealing a diverse range of collaborators. David Guetta, Saucy Santana, Giggs, Lola Brooke, and Skillibeng all feature on the project. James Brown also makes a posthumous appearance.  

She gave fans a glimpse of what to expect during a recent interview with Eddie Francis on Apple Music 1. 

“I’m so excited about this second album because it’s really mostly myself. I told myself—like, I have a couple features, which I’m going to keep it discreet. Because it’s only literally a little bit, not even a handful, but I’ve been working on this project constantly. I stay in the studio. As you can see, I’m in my home. It’s my home studio here. I’m constantly in the studio 24/7.” 

She continued: “I’m amazing when it comes to that mic. And at the end of the day, I know this project is going to be one of the biggest projects ever. Nobody’s f###### with me on it. When it comes to my melodies, my versatility, whether if I’m rapping, singing, doing the baby voice, if I’m dancing or whatever it is, I’m just that girl.”

Here’s What Happened When Comedian HaHa Davis Took A Lunch With JAY-Z

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Most people are familiar with the meme: “Would you take $500,000 or a dinner with JAY-Z?” Some people see immense value in sitting down with Hip-Hop’s first billionaire, while others find it crazy to pass up a half a million dollars for 60 minutes with the Roc Nation founder.

But comedian Haha Davis decided to roll the dice and break bread with Hov—just not literally. During a recent sit-down with The Shop, Davis talked about his meeting with JAY-Z.

“I enjoyed the lunch with Jay,” he said. “When I met Jay, I ain’t never seen a man that sat down his shirt didn’t wrinkle. Like, what type of money is that? What type of money Jay got to where his shirt didn’t wrinkle. When we was sitting down, Jay, they asked him was he hungry and Jay was like, ‘No, I’m straight.’ But we was starving, but we couldn’t be the only ones eating and Jay’s not eating, so we left starving. We had the conversation and we didn’t even get the lunch.”

The topic has led to numerous Twitter debates in the past. Several people were adamant dinner with JAY-Z was the better choice. As one person argued: “Dinner with Jay-Z is the better option over $500K because of the knowledge & expertise he has. He’ll give you the blueprint on being wealthy and successful. His knowledge will be worth more long term than the short term $500K.”

But even JAY-Z himself seemed to find the idea of not accepting $500,000 ludicrous. After all, there’s no guarantee JAY-Z will even like you enough to give you good financial advice. At the height of the debate in 2021, JAY-Z’s TIDAL company tweeted, “Take the $500K,” seemingly putting an end to the entire thing.

Watch The Shop‘s full interview with HaHa Davis, lightweight champion boxer Devin Haney, Tee Grizzley and actor Amin Joseph below. The JAY-Z conversation starts around the 43-minute mark.

The Weeknd Weeps After “The Idol” Gets Standing Ovation In France

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

The Weeknd wiped away tears as his TV show “The Idol” received a five-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.

After months of controversy and delays, the first two episodes of Sam Levinson’s new TV series premiered out of competition at the Grand Theatre Lumiere on Monday night.

Following the special screening, the audience gave the episodes a standing ovation lasting more than five minutes as Levinson hugged his stars Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye.

In a video posted on social media by Deadline, the Canadian singer could be seen wiping tears from his eyes as Levinson gave an emotional speech to the audience.

Levinson, who co-created the show with The Weeknd, thanked “The Idol” team for “making this dream come true” and added, “I’m incredibly proud of this show and I’m proud of the way we made this show. I’m proud of this cast, we have so many wonderful artists… I feel like I gained a family. I know that’s a little culty but that’s the way it feels. I love you guys.”

He thanked HBO executives for “believing” in them and Depp for her “fearless” portrayal of pop star Jocelyn, who falls for Tesfaye’s cult leader Tedros.

“Abel and I, we count our lucky stars every day that you are Jocelyn – you are fearless,” he gushed. “Thank you for taking this leap. We love you.”

In March, it was claimed that production on “The Idol” was messy and chaotic, with spiralling budgets and shooting schedules, and that Levinson turned the show into a twisted love story featuring gratuitous nudity and explicit sexual content when he took over as director.

“The Idol” received mixed to negative reviews after its premiere, with Variety describing it as a “sordid male fantasy” and The Hollywood Reporter calling it “more regressive than transgressive” due to its raunchy content.

The show airs on June 4.

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Death Row Artist RBX Moving Past “The Chronic” To Establish A New Legacy

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: Exclusives

Former Death Row Records artist RBX contributed to six songs on Dr. Dre’s landmark solo album, The Chronic, in 1992. His deep, booming voice can be heard on songs such as “High Powered,” “Stranded On Death Row” and “Lyrical Gangbang.” He also received songwriting credits on “Let Me Ride” and several others. But contract disputes and issues with ex-Death Row CEO Suge Knight proved too much to tolerate, and he left in 1994. More than 30 years later, RBX has come to a place of peace with how things unfolded.

“I don’t cry over spilled milk though ’cause I believe in a higher power and everything that was done was done for a reason,” he tells AllHipHop. “That’s why we still here. And at the end of the day, they might have run out and did this and that, but they can’t take my name and they can’t take my voice. And I still got these pens and pads to write these rhymes and they didn’t write s### for me—I wrote for them.”

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And RBX is writing again. Last week, he popped up on a new single from Hawaiian native Rory Redmon called “Mac Dre” featuring Sccit. With production by Junior Beats, Sccit and Siavash The Grouch, the track comes from Redmon’s forthcoming album, Tabernacle.

It also serves as a little teaser of what’s to come from RBX, who’s currently working on his first album since 2007, Hibernation Shivers. It’s expected to feature appearances by Spice 1, MC Eiht, (cousin) Daz Dillinger, Fatlip, Project Pat, Eligh, Cold 187um, Krayzie Bone, Butch Cassidy and Smoov-E, among others.

Despite how RBX feels about The Chronic today, he’s still proud of what he contributed.

“It feels good ’cause we did work hard on it,” he says. “It wasn’t like it was a cake walk. Even though Dre didn’t make us walk to Harlem to get him no cheesecake or some balloons, we were out there because we had that Death Row on our back. At that time we was pushing the line, it wasn’t a nice thing. It was real Death Row. It got a lot of respect from some people and got a lot of hate from others. You walked the fine line any day you went anywhere.”

He continues, “Dre was my loved one. We have grown apart or whatnot, but me and Dre never had no problems. My problems always came from Suge. And then Suge would put pressure on them. Knowing that, I thought it would be best for me to fall back.”

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RBX, who is truly a breath of fresh air in an industry often wrought with egomaniacs, is optimistic about the future. Hibernation Shivers is scheduled for an August release. Until then, check out “Mac Dre” above.

EXCLUSIVE: Nicki Minaj’s Husband Can’t Reach Deal With Sex Assault Accuser; Trial Looms

By: Nolan StrongCategory: News

The ongoing legal battle involving Kenneth Petty, husband to rapper Nicki Minaj, and Jennifer Hough, who accused Petty of sexual assault, has taken a new turn as attempts at a settlement through mediation have failed.

As AllHipHop.com reported last December, Petty was ordered to mediate with Hough over the ongoing lawsuit in which she claimed that he harassed her to recant in an attempt to get off the National Sex Offender Registry.

Hough claimed that she was offered $500,000 to drop the case and that Minaj and Petty hired private investigators to track her down, harass her daughter, and forced her to move between states due to fear for her life​.

Petty missed the initial court-ordered mediation sessions, citing illness as the reason for his non-attendance​. However, he was well enough to attend a recent session, but no progress was made.

“We participated in private mediation, but unfortunately, we were unable to reach a settlement,” said Tyrone Blackburn, the lawyer for Jennifer Hough. 

This statement indicates that the case may now be heading to trial – and this lawsuit has been marked by significant contention. 

Jennifer Hough initially included Minaj in the suit, claiming that the rapper participated in efforts to intimidate her. However, those charges against Minaj were eventually dropped. 

Nicki Minaj’s legal team then attempted to sanction Hough’s attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, over what they called “wild accusations.” These included claims that Minaj and Petty were members of a New York gang, the Makk Baller Brims, and allegations of cyberstalking behavior by Minaj’s legal team​​.

Despite these accusations, a judge ruled against Nicki Minaj’s request for sanctions, stating that the actions of Blackburn, while potentially offensive, did not warrant a penalty. The court also reminded Blackburn of the higher standard of conduct expected of him during these proceedings​.

The stakes of this case are high for Petty, who was convicted of first-degree attempted rape in 1995 and was sentenced to over four years in prison for the charge. 

He later pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender in 2021 when he moved to Los Angeles but never notified local authorities of his new living conditions, which was a stipulation of his sentencing.  

Petty got one year of home confinement and three years of probation. 

While Nicki Minaj was dropped from the lawsuit, she claimed that the ordeal subjected her to negative publicity and cost her over $300,000 in defense expenses. 

With mediation proving unsuccessful, all eyes are on the courtroom as the possibility of a trial looms​​.

Westside Gunn Teases “Hitler Wears Hermes 11” Album Cover Littered With Swastikas

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Westside Gunn vowed Hitler Wears Hermes 10 was his final installment in the series. But judging by a new Twitter post, he might’ve changed his mind. On Saturday (May 27), the Griselda rapper shared a photo of several bricks of cocaine with the s####### logo emblazoned on each one. The photo came with a parental advisory sticker in the bottom right corner, but he didn’t write anything in the caption.

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Westside Gunn released the tenth installment of the Hitler Wears Hermes series last October. Speaking to High Times in February, Gunn seemed resolute in his decision to end the series. He explained, “A lot of people in this game, they come and go. For me to be able to say I did it 10 times is legendary in itself. That’s just [to] let you know that I’ve been putting in work for a decade, and a lot people can’t say that.

“Even after a decade, I’m just now starting to get certain looks after 10 years of working. That just lets you know you just gotta work hard, stay consistent and don’t give up ‘cause there’s always another level. I carved my own lane, so I’m already happy. I don’t care if I don’t get no bigger than what I am now, for what I’ve done in these 10 years, I done carved my own lane, I did it my own way and I’m super happy.”

Westside Gunn also talked about another project he was cooking up entitled Michelle, named after his Aunt Chelle who died in November 2021.

“I’m doing a lot of things to keep her name alive,” he said. “Right now, I’m staying working, staying ahead. She was my biggest fan. She wanted me to turn up, so I’m going to keep turning up.”

LL Cool J Excited To Join Cast Of “NCIS: Hawai’i”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

LL Cool J is joining the cast of “NCIS: Hawai’i.”

Producers confirmed the Hip-Hop legend, real name James Todd Smith, will serve as a recurring guest star on the third season of the crime drama TV series.

“All of us at ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ have been huge fans of LL Cool J for years and couldn’t be more thrilled or honored to be adding his spectacular talent to our ohana (family) for season three,” they commented.

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The news comes after the series finale of ‘NCIS: Los Angeles,” in which LL Cool J played special agent Sam Hanna, aired earlier this week.

And Vanessa Lachey, who plays Jane Tennant on “NCIS: Hawai’i,” couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome the rapper into the fold.

“We have had so much fun spreading the aloha to ‘NCIS’ and ‘NCIS: LA’ with the triple crossover. Now, we have the amazing opportunity to bring Sam Hanna to Hawai’i to help the island solve some cases and maybe have a few laughs in the process. Welcome to the ohana, Todd! It’s going to be a fun ride!” she exclaimed.

LL Cool J joined the “NCIS” franchise back in 2009.

Summer Walker Says She’s Not On Speaking Terms With London On Da Track

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Summer Walker and London On Da Track aren’t in a good place. At one point, they were in love—at least that’s how it looked from the outside. In March 2021, the couple welcomed a daughter, but their relationship soon fell apart. Over the last two years there’s been a lot of vitriol between the two, including allegations of neglect. In June 2022, Walker accused London On Da Track of using their daughter to make himself look good, sparking on online war of words.

“Don’t make me post alllll the day and mothers you’ve went without calling or picking her up,” she said at the time. “LMAO … I have everyday marked on my calendar, hell I told you to come get her this weekend and you said ‘na you’ll get her Father’s Day almost 2 weeks from now just so you can take your lil pictures n drop her back off. You really a class a narcissist.”

She added, “What’s ‘annoying af’ is every time I get her back she’s in worse condition then when you got her. It’s always some s###!”

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London On Da Track fired back, claiming Walker had their toddler on a vegan diet. He said: “I’m the one keep trying to bring you to court and u stay begging me not to because you have our infant on a vegan diet. Still ain’t over it yu stay blockin me, trying to keep me from my lil one just so you can come on this net and call me a ‘deadbeat.’ You and I know that aint the truth! If you know you right why not bring me to court?? yu like running to the net seeking attention give it up the album out!”

So it comes as no surprise Walker and London On Da Track aren’t on speaking terms. During a recent appearance on Caresha, Please, host Yung Miami asked Walker pointblank, “Are you on speaking terms with London?” to which Walker replied, “Hell no.” She said she recently picked up their daughter from London and wouldn’t even look at him.

Elsewhere in the interview, Walker was asked about the warnings she received about London On Da Track before dating him. She argued everybody knows a woman who’s been tricked by an “ain’t s### n-gga.” She also pointed out her “celebrity” status doesn’t make her immune from getting caught up in an unhealthy situation. Watch her comments below.

Offset Explains How He Quit Lean

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Offset has opened up about kicking his addiction to lean.

During an interview with Variety to promote his upcoming album, the rapper credited his family with inspiring him to quit drinking the recreational drug, which is made of cold medicine containing codeine and promethazine mixed with a soft drink.

“I put down lean. I was drinking my whole career. It opened my mind up, but I never thought it helped me create,” he shared. “I feel like getting past that, cleaning up, and putting that message out.”

In addition, Offset – real name Kiari Cephus – praised his wife, Cardi B, for her ongoing support.

“She always got my back, right or wrong,” the former Migos artist gushed. “We both on the same mission to make each other better.”

He added, “We are a great team. We’re a powerhouse at this point – icon status. We believe in God. We believe in family. We’re going to keep winning.”

Offset and Cardi B, who married in 2017, share two children. The Hip-Hop star also has three other children from previous relationships.

Latto Wants To Marry & Settle Down On A Farm With 10 Dogs, Chickens & Pigs

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Latto revealed she isn’t a fan of her birth name, in addition to explaining her plans for the future.

The “Big Energy” rapper was named Alyssa Michelle Stephens by her mother but adopted the stage name Latto when she started to find career success in early 2021.

Asked about her real moniker during a recent video interview for Harper’s Bazaar, Latto insisted that she never suited the name Alyssa.

“I don’t really like my name. Often, I ask my mama what the hell she was thinking? Because how (do) you birth a star with a regular name? What?” she sighed. “Before I was rapping, I really thought I was that girl, like 10 years old. She should have just named me something more star quality to it. Alyssa Michelle Stephens, huh?”

Accordingly, Latto is adamant she will give her future children unconventional names when the time comes.

“I have this whole long list of what I’m gonna name my daughter,” the 24-year-old smiled, noting that she can’t wait to “get married and have a baby.”

“I really just want to go out and get a house in the country and have like 10 dogs and maybe like some chickens and pigs and horses – as pets. And just have my kids… that’s the goal. But not tomorrow,” she added.

Kim K Says Kanye Helped Tank Her Relationship With Pete Davidson: “He Went Through Alot”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Kim Kardashian felt “a lot of guilt” about her split from Pete Davidson. During an episode of The Kardashians, the TV personality confirmed she was “single and not ready to mingle” following her breakup from the actor/comedian last August after nine months of dating.

“Breakups are just not my thing,” she told sister Khloé Kardashian and friend Scott Disick. “I’m just proud of myself. We had talks and talks. We had been talking about it. It was both of us just communicating really well about it. It’s obviously sad. Nine months is a long time. I don’t have random hook-ups and relationships.”

The SKIMS founder didn’t divulge exactly what led to the split. However, she hinted that her ex-husband Kanye West’s adverse public reaction to their romance was a factor.

“There was a lot of guilt,” the 42-year-old continued. “Pete went through a lot because of my relationship.”

Elsewhere in the episode, she admitted she’s still waiting to find her “person.”

“I go back and forth in my feelings sometimes, like, ‘Oh my God, who’s going to want to deal with the (drama)?'” she asked. “But my person will be like, ‘F### all that. It’s going to be hard, but we’re together, and we’re going to do this.’ So I’m just waiting for that person.”

The first episode of The Kardashians is now available to stream via Disney+ and Hulu.

Is Scottie Pippen Is Hurt Or Hating Over Michael Jordan?

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: Rumors

You know, everyone’s well aware that Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan’s relationship isn’t what it used to be. But just the other day, Pippen took another shot at his legendary ex-teammate, hitting him with a double whammy while also praising LeBron James. This is not the Bulls we used to love or hate!

During the “Gimme The Hot Sauce” podcast, Pippen basically said Jordan was a terrible player in the early days, and he believes LeBron has had a better statistical career than not just Jordan, but everyone in the history of the game. According to Pippen, LeBron will go down as the greatest statistical guy ever in basketball. No one can compare to him, according to Pippen.

Now, let’s be clear, Pippen didn’t outright say that makes LeBron the greatest player ever. He left that open for debate. But he couldn’t resist taking a dig at Jordan. Pippen mentioned how he saw Jordan play even before joining the Bulls, and in his opinion, Jordan was just plain awful. He was all about one-on-one play and taking terrible shots, according to Pippen.

And then Pippen took it up a notch by saying that Jordan’s legacy didn’t really take off until Pippen came into the picture. It was only when they became a team and started winning that people forgot how mediocre Jordan supposedly was before that.

He also took time to pop off at Phil Jackson, the legendary coast of the winning Bulls.

These guys had a lot of love for each other. Things change.

Dang, this really is sad.

Lil Durk’s Sales Projections For “Almost Healed” Album Have Arrived

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Lil Durk released his eight solo album, Almost Healed, on May 26 and now, the sales projections are in. According to HITS Daily Double, the Alamo Records artist’s latest work will pull in between 125,000 and 130,000 total album-equivalent units in its first week. While that’s not enough to beat Taylor Swift’s latest Midnights version or Morgan Wallen’s behemoth One Thing at a Time, it’s still enough to secure the biggest debut.

At iTunes, Lil Durk currently occupies eight spots on the Top 10. His collaboration with J. Cole, “All My Life,” sits at No. 1 while “Pelle Coat” and “War Bout It” featuring 21 Savage sit at No. 2 and 3, respectively. Meanwhile, “All My Life” is at No. 6 on Spotify, down two spots.

Lil Durk’s Almost Healed also boasts appearances by Future, the Juice WRLD and Morgan Wallen. “All My Life” already peaked at No. 2 last week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Lil Durk recruited Alicia Keys to open the project. The prodigious pianist plays the role of a therapist and shows up in the “Therapy Session/Pelle Coat” music video. They address the murders of both King Von and Lil Durk’s brother DThang, who was shot in 2021.

“Despite all of this, you continue to be a warrior, a leader in the rap industry, and a voice in your community,” Keys says. “And I want you to feel completely safe in this room. Nobody can hurt you. I encourage you to let your emotions out and express yourself freely.”

The video has amassed more than three million YouTube views. Watch “All My Life” above and “Therapy Session/Pelle Coat” below.

MC Lyte’s “I Am Woman” Event Returning To Kennedy Center For Round II

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

MC Lyte hosted the inaugural “I Am Woman” event at the Kennedy Center in 2022 alongside Da Brat, Monie Love, Trina and more. Now, for a second consecutive year, “I Am Woman: A Celebration of Women in Hip Hop” returns to the Kennedy Center on June 4. According to an Instagram post from MC Lyte, this year will include performances by Bahamadia, Rapsody, Kash Doll and Mama Solo.

“This event in my opinion exemplifies adequate usage of leverage in terms of supporting the diversity of female voices in our culture,” Bahamadia tells AllHipHop. “We need more of this.”

Bahamadia also shared in the excitement with an Instagram post of her own. The caption (shared by MC Lyte and the Kennedy Center) read: “Last year was truly an amazing show at the Kennedy Center! Surrounded by my Hip Hop Sisters, Da Brat, Remy, Whack, Yo-yo, Trina, Monie, Mama Sol, MuMu Fresh, the ladies were dynamic and brought the house to its feet!!! Round II 6.4.23 KENNEDY CENTER @kencenhiphop.

“After a highly successful inaugural year, hip hop icon and founding Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council Member MC Lyte presents I Am Woman: A Celebration of Women in Hip Hop for a second year featuring special guests Rapsody, Kash Doll, Bahamadia, Mama Sol and MC Lyte herself. Uplifting the creative contributions of women across generations, I Am Woman honors the genius, diversity and power of female emcees.”

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MC Lyte’s first “I Am Woman” event took place last April with Da Brat, Trina, Remy Ma, Monie Love, Mumu Fresh, Yo Yo, Mama Sol, Tierra Whack, Ra Brown and DJ EQUE.

“It is necessary and overdue,” MC Lyte told WTOP News at the time. “I am so glad that the Kennedy Center, for their 50th anniversary, decided to choose me to help curate a wonderful night where we get to shower love and attention on those emcees who rarely get the spotlight. … I’m looking forward to it because I’ll be immersed in a night of live performance.”

This year’s celebration coincides with the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, which officially falls on August 11. It’s one of many events paying homage to the culture. On August 11, KRS-One will host the opening of the 1520 Sedgwick Avenue exhibit in the Bronx, the birthplace of Hip-Hop. But that’s only the beginning. Check out the Hip-Hop Alliance website for more information.

The Fat Boys To Be Inducted Into Long Island Music Hall Of Fame

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

The legendary Hip-Hop trio, The Fat Boys, will be recognized for their contribution to music and entertainment at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) at the organization’s 50th Anniversary Event.

The event will be held at the Stony Brook museum location, with The Fat Boys’ last living member, Kool Rock-Ski, accepting the honor on behalf of the group.

The Fat Boys, known for their unique sound and influence on the early Hip-Hop scene, are being recognized for their significant contributions to the music industry.

The Fat Boys, comprising Mark “Prince Markie Dee” Morales, Damon “Kool Rock-Ski” Wimbley, and Darren “Buff Love” Robinson, rose to fame in the 1980s.

The group had several successful singles like “Jail House Rap,” “Can You Feel It?” and “Fat Boys,” to name a few. They even recorded hits with The Beach Boys and Chubby Checker. Their album Crushin‘ even achieved platinum status, a testament to their popularity and influence at the time.

The Fat Boys also made their mark in film, adding another dimension to their legacy.

They were featured in the 1985 film “Krush Groove,” a film loosely based on the early days of Def Jam Recordings. The Fat Boys shared the screen with other big names in music like Run-D.M.C., Sheila E., Beastie Boys, Kurtis Blow, and a young LL Cool J.

The Fat Boys also starred in the 1987 comedy “Disorderlies,” where they played orderlies who brought their good-natured antics to an ailing man’s home, re-energizing him and eventually uncovering a plot against him.

Despite the joyous occasion of their induction, the celebration is touched with a hint of melancholy as two members of the trio, Prince Markie Dee and Buff Love, are no longer with us.

Buff Love, known for his large stature that was emblematic of the group’s image, tragically passed away in 1995 from a heart attack. His weight, which had contributed to his lymphedema diagnosis, was a factor in his death.

Prince Markie Dee, on the other hand, passed away in 2021 from congestive heart failure. Close to his death, he suffered distressing health issues, including swelling in his legs, which rapidly worsened his condition.

The Fat Boys’ induction into the LIMEHOF is a testament to their lasting legacy and the impact they had on the music and entertainment industry.

While the group may no longer be complete, their contributions to music and culture continue to resonate, ensuring they will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.

Lil Wayne Sends Fatburger Truck To Writers Guild Picketers Posted Up At Warner Bros. Studios

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

It’s been four weeks since contract talks collapsed between the studios and the Writers Guild of America (WGA). Members of the WGA have continued picketing in Los Angeles and New York City, collecting more and more support along the way. On May 24, Lil Wayne sent a Fatburger food truck to Warner Bros. studios, where several picketers were posted up.

One of the picketers, writer Gennefer Gross, thanked Lil Wayne on Twitter. She wrote, “Thank you Lil Wayne for sending a @Fatburger truck to the picket lines today AND for having a turkey burger so I can keep this #StrikeBodSummer going! #WritersStrike #WGAStrong.”

Lil Wayne is one of the many celebrities who’ve shown their support for the WGA. Snoop Dogg wrote previously, “[Artists] need to figure it out the same way the writers are figuring it out. The writers are striking because [of] streaming; they can’t get paid. Because when it’s on the platform, it’s not like in the box office.”

Drew Barrymore also dropped out of hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards last month in solidarity with the WGA. Weezer showed up to perform for the picketers as did Imagine Dragons and Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello.

Flavor Flav also showed up outside of the Warner Bros. studio on May 18. He brought pizza, burgers and fries to those on the picket line and also danced along to the Public Enemy protest anthem, “Fight the Power.” He was later spotted posing for photos with the Ted Lasso team, including Jason Sudeikis, and the Abbott Elementary team, including Quinta Brunson.