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Rick Ross Flaunts Local Official’s Car Show Approval Amid Police Concerns

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

The Rick Ross Car Show received approval from the Fayette County Environmental Health Department despite pushback from other local officials in Georgia.

Rick Ross gloated by sharing a screenshot of the department’s director signing off on the event on Monday (May 22). He used the letter to promote his car show on social media.

“THE CAR SHOW & RODEO JUNE 3RD ROLLING!!!!,” he wrote on Instagram. “@rickrosscarshow @theslipperysoap ‘EAT LIKE A KING HA.’”

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Last week, the Fayette County Planning and Zoning Commission denied Rick Ross a permit for his car show. He responded by saying he didn’t need a permit and announced plans to run for mayor of Fayetteville, Georgia.

“I love Fayetteville so much, next year I’m running for mayor,” he declared in an Instagram Stories video. “That’s right. The boss Rick Ross running for mayor of Fayetteville.”

Rick Ross’ neighbors asked Fayette County to deny him a permit for the car show, which will be held at his Fayetteville estate. South Fulton police also raised concerns about how the event will affect traffic outside of Fayetteville.

“We will make every attempt to mitigate the impact on our local community,” South Fulton police told FOX 5 Atlanta. “Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of South Fulton residents and businesses. We have formulated a strategic plan to manage the situation effectively.”

Rick Ross and Gucci Mane are scheduled to perform at this year’s car show. Tickets are on sale here.

EXCLUSIVE: Young Thug Associate And YSL/Slaughter Gang Member Indicted For Murder – Again

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Exclusives

In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into Atlanta’s YSL and Slaughter Gang, Cordarius Dorsey, a recognized member of the gangs, has been indicted once more on murder charges.

Dorsey, who is currently serving a life sentence without parole for his role in a 2019 murder, now stands accused of causing the death of Xavier Arlandor Turner by shooting him at a discount mall in College Park​.

The alleged incident occurred on January 8, 2020, at the Old National Village Discount Mall.

According to law enforcement, Turner and another man fell victim to the shooting, which reportedly began as an altercation. While the other man suffered minor injuries and was released from the hospital, Turner succumbed.

The suspect, believed to have known the victims, was reported to have fled in a black Nissan​.

This latest indictment comes amidst a complex RICO case involving YSL and Slaughter Gang members.

In May of 2022, Young Thug, born Jeffery Williams, Gunna, born Sergio Kitchens, and 26 other individuals were indicted in a sweeping RICO case as members of the YSL criminal street gang.

The charges ranged from murder to attempted armed robbery, with Young Thug being identified as one of the gang’s founders and linked to offenses dating back to 2013 and 2018. As of now, Williams remains in custody, awaiting the trial’s outcome​.

Dorsey’s initial conviction resulted from a lethal confrontation at a Decatur gas station in 2019.

Surveillance footage showed Dorsey and Quintavious Jackson, another member of Slaughter Gang, lying in wait at the gas station. Upon the arrival of Sulaiman Jalloh, Dorsey accosted him, opening fire and mortally wounding him in the chest.

Jackson then seized a bag from Jalloh, and both men fled. It is believed that Dorsey and Jackson knew of Jalloh’s habit of carrying large amounts of cash and had planned the encounter accordingly. Dorsey was subsequently found guilty on multiple counts, including malice murder and felony murder​.

The additional indictment against Dorsey adds depth to the ongoing RICO case against YSL and Slaughter Gang. Authorities contend that Dorsey was part of a gang under Young Thug’s leadership, responsible for a series of violent crimes across metro Atlanta.

This case forms part of a more significant investigative effort into the alleged criminal activities of YSL​.

Currently, Dorsey continues to serve his life sentence without the possibility of parole, with an additional five years added by the DeKalb County Court system.

TikTok Sensation VanVan Sets It Off At First Live Rap Performance

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

While Hip-Hop is 50, some of its newest stars are super young.

In fact, TikTok star “VanVan” has emerged as one of the most enjoyable acts to pop off on the social media platform.

Over the weekend, VanVan, whose real name is Savannah McConneaughey, debuted her new single and performed her very first time on stage at the Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury, North Carolina. The song the miniature emcee rapped was called “Playing Outside Everyday” and features her parents.

Her dad said this was a proud “Dad Moment.”

One fan said, “Van Van snapped.”

A volunteer from the festival said meeting the 4-year-old was a “highlight” of the festival. She tweeted, “After months of planning for the 2023 Cheerwine Festival, we pulled it off. A few highlights – the crowd selfie, meeting VanVan, media monitoring and guiding festival goers throughout the day on social media. Kudos to my coworkers, Cheerwine staff and the volunteers.”

Some people are thinking the song is so good, that it might be an anthem for the summer. The North Carolina sweety rapped on the track, “My name is VanVan / Ain’t no time to play / Playing outside, everyday.”

VanVan is also getting a bag. According to BET.com, she has linked up with the fried chicken franchise Bojangles.

Ron DeSantis Has Made Florida Too Dangerous For African-Americans, Says NAACP

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

The NAACP has issued a travel warning to Blacks in America and advised them not to visit Florida because of the current political climate.

The 114-year-old civil rights organization, led by Derrick Johnson, the NAACP president and CEO, has joined other advocates by releasing a formal statement that said the state is “hostile to Black Americas,” according to ABC News.

The decision to release the statement was made by the board who voted unanimously to issue the advisory warning, saying it “comes in direct response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.”

The advisory continued, “Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color.”

Johnson has critiqued DeSantis about his anti-WOKE legislation that prohibits the teaching of Black history in the state.

“Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the state of Florida has become hostile to Black Americans and in direct conflict with the democratic ideals that our union was founded upon,” Johnson wrote in the advisory statement.

“He should know that democracy will prevail because its defenders are prepared to stand up and fight. We’re not backing down, and we encourage our allies to join us in the battle for the soul of our nation,” Johnson added.

The governor and his administration have responded to the statement, calling it “a stunt.”

It could be a hefty stunt, as the state relies on tourist traffic to keep the local economy strong. In 2022, an estimated 137.6 million people visited the state, and the year before, travelers brought over $101 billion into the state.

Other groups like the League of United Latin American Citizens, a Latino civil rights group, and Equality Florida, a gay rights advocacy group, actually released statements of boycott and advisory before the NAACP.

Do you think the warnings will stop people from traveling to heavy tourist destinations like Orlando and Miami?

DJ Envy Fat Shames Rick Ross After Rapper’s Shocking Attacks In Car Show Feud

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

The drama between DJ Envy and Rick Ross continues.

The pair have been feuding over who has the best car show. DJ Envy is preparing for his “Drive Your Dreams” car show on May 28 in Memphis, while Rick Ross is hosting his at his “Promised Land” megamansion, which sits on over 245 acres in Fayetteville, Georgia.

AllHipHop.com reported that the Maybach Music mogul could not stop bombing on DJ Envy all weekend. Ross trashed Envy and demanded that he mop his floors. He even told the DJ that his wife and kids should clean his pool.

On his nationally syndicated morning show, “The Breakfast Club,” DJ Envy had his turn to let some jokes off.

On Monday, May 22, Envy came to work at his radio show dressed up like a chubby corrections officer. The costume was complete with a badge, cap, and nightstick. So authentic was the get-up that guest host Donnell Rawlings asked if he just had that lying around in his car.

The Hampton graduate said he wore the uniform (with an expanded belly) to make Rozay feel more comfortable— referring to his brief stint as a corrections officer after he left high school.

According to Envy, the most recent problem emerged when he said he “Airbnb’d” his house for the “Coming 2 America” and the “Boomerang” television show.

Ross’ response was to make fun of Envy’s pool-cleaning business and to dub the radio host, DJ Envious. The “Hustlin’” chart-topper said Envy was not a boss but had a boss and was thus not on his level.

However, in Envy’s epic clap back, he said, “I do have a boss. Shout to Bob Pittman. That’s one of my bosses. He actually owns iHeart.”

Adding, “But he has a boss too, John Vanadis. That’s the Miami warden at the correctional facility.” Envy then stated Ross is getting a “pension” for working there years ago.

In the 10-minute-plus-bit, Envy touched on how bosses would never let their friends set up GoFundMe and called the rapper fake.

Envy did eventually congratulate him on his daughter having a new baby. But that lasted only a few seconds before the jokes went from Ross being a correction officer to being a grandfather.

Charlamagne asked DJ Envy if this all started over the car show. DJ Envy said it did but said now that Ross has taken it to the next level, he is going to respond with the same energy.

Do you think Queens native ethered one of Florida’s biggest stars?

Ice Cube Addresses Conspiracy Theory That Suge Knight Injected Eazy-E With HIV

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

N.W.A member Eric “Eazy-E” Wright passed away in March 1995 at the age of 30. Eazy reportedly died from AIDS-induced pneumonia. Fellow N.W.A rapper Ice Cube recently spoke about his former groupmate’s death.

Ice Cube was a guest on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast. Impaulsive co-host Mike Majlak questioned Cube about the long-running conspiracy theory that Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight may have had Eazy-E injected with the HIV virus.

“How would [Suge Knight] do that?” asked Ice Cube. “And Eazy would never tell anybody?” Mike Majlak responded. “Maybe Eazy didn’t even know. ‘Cause you just poke somebody and they don’t even know. Maybe they were at a club or some s###.”

That led to Ice Cube saying, “Nah, I think if somebody poked you with one of them g###### needles, you’d know. You’d know. I mean, I’m just saying, just say this happened, Eazy would tell somebody, ‘This m########### poked me with some s###.'”

Suge Knight Helped Spread The Theories About Eazy-E’s Death

The online speculation about Eazy-E’s HIV diagnosis mostly stems from a 2003 interview involving Suge Knight. At the time, Knight told Jimmy Kimmel, “If you shoot somebody you go to jail forever… So they got this new thing out… They get blood from somebody with AIDS and they shoot you with it. That’s a slow death, an Eazy-E thing.”

Eazy-E’s daughter, Ebie Wright, launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for a documentary about the possible murder of her father. Ebie wanted Ice Cube to appear in the A Ruthless Scandal: No More Lies film.

“The only person that actually matters to this story I’m telling, who hasn’t talked on it so far… is Ice Cube,” said Ebie Wright in 2021. “It really breaks my heart that he hasn’t spoken on this yet because I grew up with his sons and I have a really good relationship with them.”

Cam’ron Talks Launching ‘It Is What It Is’ Sports Show & Reuniting With Ma$e

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Cameron Giles, professionally known as Cam’ron, made a name for himself as a Harlem-raised rap star in the late 1990s. Fast forward to 2023, Cam is now the host of the online sports talk show It Is What It Is.

“So look, Hip Hop is 50 years old and I’ve been doing this [25 years], so if you don’t reinvent yourself, you’ll be looking at a 1997 Cam’ron,” said the Confessions of Fire album creator on Good Day New York.

Fellow Harlem-bred rapper Ma$e co-hosts the It Is What It Is podcast. Cam’ron’s Come And Talk 2 Me YouTube channel has already amassed more than 7 million views since its launch in January 2023.

“I’m like, ‘I love sports and I need to be on television.’ People always offer me things to do on television. So I’m like, ‘Let me create my own show, not somebody giving me a show, and see how it goes,'” explained Cam’ron.

Before sharing their sports takes on It Is What It Is, Cam’ron and Ma$e went through some rocky times as frenemies, including a heated verbal exchange on Hot 97 in 2004. Additionally, the “Horse & Carriage” collaborators traded diss tracks about each other in 2017.

“Ma$e got me my first record deal, ever. So doing this show and creating this show and having him be a part of it, it felt like I’m giving back to him for helping me even be an entertainer,” Cam’ron also told Good Day New York.

The Dipset leader added, “I may not have been where I’m at if [Ma$e] didn’t take me to Biggie Smalls [The Notorious B.I.G.] and get me my first record deal… I wanted to pay him back, and hopefully, this show will do that.”

Erica Banks Admits To Hating Her “Buss It” Hit At First

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Texas rapper Erica Banks earned her first Billboard Hot 100 entry with 2020’s “Buss It.” The Platinum-certified single peaked at No. 47 on the weekly chart.

Apparently, Erica Banks was not a fan of “Buss It” after she recorded it. She spoke about her breakout hit during a conversation with Gray Rizzy on SiriusXM’s Hip-Hop Nation.

“It’s done a lot for me,” said Banks about her “Buss It” song. “It had to grow on me first because I didn’t like the record, so I wasn’t gonna put it out. I hated it.”

Erica Banks’s “Buss It” grew in popularity thanks in part to the track going viral on TikTok in 2021. The #BussItChallenge then quickly spread to other social media platforms.

“I listened to my team. I’m glad I did. And it has brought me to sitting right here with you today,” Banks told Gray Rizzy. “So, I’m three years in. I’m on my second single.”

The 1501 Certified Entertainment recording artist continued, ‘I’m still doing amazing, at a fast pace and I’m just proud of myself, like very proud. So I’m just happy to be here for the most part.”

Two years ago, Warner Records signed Banks to a major label record deal. An official “Buss It” remix featuring fellow Texan Travis Scott dropped around the same time that Warner partnered with 1501 Certified.

Erica Banks has also added to her entertainment résumé by joining the cast of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Season 11 of the MTV reality show premieres on Tuesday, June 13. Banks stated, “I’m excited. You gotta tune in and watch the show.”

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Conway The Machine Explains How Therapy Helped Him Make Some Of His Best Music 

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Won’t He Do It by Conway The Machine arrived on May 5. The Buffalo-bred emcee recently spoke to Apple Music 1 Radio‘s Zane Lowe about the album and other topics.

Conway The Machine told Lowe that Won’t He Do It shows a different side of him. In addition, the 41-year-old former Griselda Records representative addressed getting mental health treatment.

“I did some therapy,” said Conway. “Like I said, I kind of just isolated myself and just shut it off for a minute. It’s like a computer. Sometimes you got to turn it off and let it rest for a few minutes and turn it back on and reboot it.”

The Drumwork recording artist continued, “Because growing up in a hood, particularly with young men, just in the communities and stuff, we look at wanting to get therapy or stuff like that, it’s like a, I don’t know, a slight, I guess.”

Conway The Machine went on to explain how therapy impacted his artistry. He added, “We look at it like it’s a weakness or something. But I realized quickly that it really wasn’t. It was actually very helpful. And got me to this point to where I’m back making music, I think some of my best music.”

Won’t He Do It joins a Conway The Machine discography that includes 2020’s From King to a God and 2022’s God Don’t Make Mistakes. The project features Westside Gunn, Ransom, Dave East, Fabolous, Benny The Butcher, and more.

Max B Celebrates First Gold Plaque On Jail Call With French Montana  

By: London JennnCategory: News

French Montana blessed Max B with some good news on his 45th birthday this weekend. 

In an Instagram update, the “Unforgettable” hitmaker revealed the friends and the longtime collaborators spoke on the phone Sunday (May 21). As well as passing on birthday wishes to the incarcerated rapper, French also shared a surprise.  

“That’s your first gold record,” French Montana told Max B who replied, “That’s loopy n####. That’s f###### huge, that’s going on my wall.” 

Max B was overjoyed and thanked French Montana multiple times, adding, “That’s my first accolade. That’s special beloved.” 

French Montana shared a video of the special moment on his Instagram Stories. “Gave my brother max b his first gold plaque on his birthday,” he wrote, followed by a green heart emoji. “See u soon.”  

He also followed up with a post on the main page, paying tribute to Biggaveli on his birthday and also commemorating the tenth anniversary of his debut album, Excuse My French. 

“Happy birthday to my brother,” French Montana wrote, tagging Max B. “And Happy 10th year anniversary to “Excuse my French” All we ever wanted was platinum albums n diamond singles now we got both.” 

The Moroccan-born artist also revealed an update about his new documentary For Khadija, executive produced by Drake and Diddy.  

“Now we got Robert Dinero presenting our documentary on June 16th at TRIBECA film festival,” wrote French. “’for KHADIJA’ ALLAH’s great can’t wait for y’all to watch the immigrant journey 🙏🏼 link in bio.” 

Max B Hunting For “That New Sound”

Earlier this year, French Montana predicted Max B would be released from prison by April 2023. However, that did not come to pass and now Max B is looking for beats behind bars.  

“Ayo this the Don Veli,” Max B said in an audio clip posted by his manager Ty Black of EMG Music on May 7. “I’m calling you n##### out, I’m calling out all ya’ll producers. I’m bout to get ready to hit the scene in a minute. Gimme some tracks. Get them s#### to my man Black so we can wave up. Imma have that s### already lined up. We wave up, we go to the studio, we make history. I need waves. Get me loopy. I want that new sound. Out, f### with ya boy Max Biggavel EMG boss n####. Wavy.” 

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Toronto Artist Lil Kizzle Comes To Collect in Brand New Single “Racks Blue”

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Toronto is home to some of the most talented musicians in the world. From indie rock bands, international superstars like Drake, and electronic DJs, the city has no shortage of talent. 17-year-old Lil Kizzle is setting the bar high for the local scene in Toronto releasing his second single under Canadian label Morojele Music Group.

Today the artist released “Racks Blue” a young hustler’s anthem to go out and get it. Racks Blue takes a complete 180 from his first offering “Don’t Step” a drill-infused street anthem released last fall. The track was Lil Kizzle’s debut to the Canadian hip-hop scene and U.S. SoundCloud Charts. Impressively, the music video to “Don’t Step” has now seen over 600k views on youtube alone.

The track was also produced by frequent collaborator and fellow MMG signee, 17-year-old Regis Mele. The young and talented creatives seem to be a perfect pair given he also produced “Racks Blue”. Noticeably the singles cater to different audiences but still display Kizzle’s ability to adapt and dominate whatever beat he’s presented with.

With the diversity in artists like Lil Kizzle, Toronto now has something for everyone.
Follow the artist on Instagram @LilKizzleFromDa6 and check out the new single below.

Lil Kim Tears Up While Giving Janet Jackson Her Flowers: “This Is The Queen” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Lil Kim was overcome with emotion during a backstage meeting with Janet Jackson after opening up for the superstar songstress on her Together Again tour. 

The NYC legend was filling in for supporting act Ludacris at the PPL Center on May 18 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Lil Kim paid tribute to Michael Jackson during her set, recreating some of the King of Pop’s iconic choreography to his 1988 hit, “Smooth Criminal.”  

However, once backstage, Lil Kim lost all composure as she went into fan-girl mode during a meeting with Janet Jackson. She made a beeline for the singer, running over to her before the pair shared a long hug.  

“Oh my god!” Lil Kim exclaimed as she fanned her face to prevent herself from crying. “Come on tears, stop.” She could barely contain her excitement, squealing, “This is the queen, guys! Y’all better know it. This is my everything.”  

After embracing her repeatedly and declaring Janet Jackson a “masterpiece,” Lil Kim gave “the queen” her flowers.  

“She needs to know this,” Kim began before stating that Michael Jackson has always been her favorite. “And then, when Janet came I said, ‘Oh hell no. You mean to tell me there’s a girl Michael?’” 

Lil Kim let out another scream before adding, “When I tell you I was in love from the moment I saw her. I always felt like we looked alike. I always felt like we have the same energy. She just gets it. Superstar, talented, just everything beauty.” 

Lil Kim Wants To Be “The Rap Janet Jackson”

She continued: “I’m from the hood I knew I could rap, but I wanted to do something different. I want to be the rap Janet Jackson.” Check out the clip below. 

Janet Jackson took to Instagram after the show to thank Lil Kim for filing in for Luda.
“Kim, thanks so much for filling in while Luda was out getting his much deserved star on the walk of fame…Love u sis ♥️” she wrote.

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REVIEW: A Critical Look at “PYTI – Fortuna” (2023)

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

PYTI’s latest track, “Fortuna,” is an EDM song with strong bass beats and a unique blend of atmospheric sounds. The song’s long intro progresses into a strong bassline layered with many effects and synths to give the melody character. Also, the song does not quite fit the typical radio format, but it contains other elements that make it stand out. This review will look at various elements  PYTI used when composing the track. 

A Closer Look Into PYTI’s “Fortuna” 

“Fortuna” begins with a long intro featuring a gentle melody that gradually develops with layered synths, creating a sense of anticipation and tone for the rest of the song. The energy builds up as the intro progresses, then the artist introduces a solid bassline that is repeated almost throughout the entire song. This baseline serves as the foundation that other instruments are layered. And its beats and tempo are fast-paced. 

As the track proceeds, PYTI layers various synths into “Fortuna” to create an intricate sound. He also uses multiple effects throughout the entire track to give it dimension and personality. The use of distortion, for instance, makes the track more engaging and varied. 

The track also utilizes brief vocal snippets that add personality to it and make it more memorable. The vocals also help balance the song, especially when the artist continuously uses many synthesizers. One of the most memorable parts of the song is when the artist uses fewer instruments. The use of fewer elements creates contrast in the melody and gives the instrument its spotlight allowing the lister to enjoy the melody. 

In the second half of the composition, PYTI uses fewer instruments but layers them afterward to give the song a sense of progression. This section of the song emphasizes chill vibes, generating a sense of space and depth. 

The production quality is great, but there is room for improvement. The repetitive and strong baseline can be monotonous for some listeners. However, the artist has created a blend of atmospheric sounds that captures the essence of EDM music. 

In addition, although “Fortuna” demonstrates PYTI’s talent, the song falls short in some areas. For example, the structure of the track does not quite fit the typical radio format, mainly due to its lengthy intro, therefore, which could limit its exposure. Also, using too many synths, distortions, and other random elements could clutter the melody and distract some listeners. The layering of too many elements at a time could also distract and overwhelm some listeners.

In conclusion, although “Fortuna” is a great EDM track that demonstrates PYTI’s artistry skills. The artist, however, has used different elements to create a distinct sound that captures the basic concept of the EDM genre.

Diddy Gushes Over His Daughters As Love Says First Words And Chance Goes To Prom 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Diddy’s youngest child just reached a significant milestone, and the doting father shared the moment with his followers on social media. 

The Hip-Hop mogul welcomed baby daughter Love, who he shares with Dana Tran, last October and like many proud parents, Diddy regularly shares photos and videos of his little girl. So when his little girl said her first word, Diddy was over the moon and took to Instagram to announce the occasion.  

On Sunday (May 21), The Bad Boy Records honcho shared a video of Love playing with Dana Tran, who lays on the floor as her baby girl playfully grabs her face while babbling away in baby talk. 

“Breaking news!” Diddy penned in the caption. “Baby Love has just said her first words. She said, ‘DA DA DA DA DA DA!!!!!!’ Let’s go TWIN FLAME!!!!! I also won the bet! I hope you all are having a beautiful Sunday. #ProudDad Love 🖤✨⚡️💫.” 

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Meanwhile, just a few hours later the father of seven celebrated his oldest daughter, Chance, as she also reached a significant milestone. The teen shared a video showing her transformation as she heads off to prom. 

“My baby Chance!!! All grown up 😅” Diddy wrote, sharing the video of his pretty model daughter.  

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Fans of the famous family could soon be seeing a lot more of them as the Combs tribe is reportedly working on a reality show. According to Page Six, Diddy and his family have already begun filming a series for Hulu tentatively titled Diddy + 7 in Los Angeles and Miami. 

Eddie Murphy In Talks For Groundbreaking Role As The Star Of “Pink Panther”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Eddie Murphy is reportedly in talks to headline a new” Pink Panther” movie.

Editors at The Hollywood Reporter claimed the comedy star is currently in negotiations to appear as Inspector Clouseau in an upcoming reboot of the classic franchise.

Representatives for Murphy declined to comment on the report.

However, “Sonic the Hedgehog” filmmaker Jeff Fowler has apparently already signed up to direct the film, with Chris Bremner penning the script.

Sources also told the outlet that the reboot will feature both live-action and computer-generated imagery (CGI) and is set to have a “buddy cop movie tone” due to the plot seeing Clouseau and the Panther “teaming up for the first time ever on the big screen.”

“The Pink Panther,” starring Peter Sellers as the inept French police detective Inspector Jacques Clouseau, was directed by Blake Edwards and released in 1963.

Numerous installments followed, with Steve Martin also headlining the 2006 reboot and its 2009 sequel.

Murphy, who counts Sellers among his comedy idols, most recently appeared in the films “Coming 2 America” and “You People.”

He is also currently working on “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley,” in which he reprises the title role, and the Christmas comedy movie “Candy Cane Lane.”

Warren G Talks Getting Left Out Of Death Row Records, What Dr. Dre Said

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Warren G reflected on his history with Death Row Records in an interview with Big Boy.

Big Boy wondered why Death Row never signed Warren G despite his family ties to Dr. Dre. Warren G admitted he didn’t know the exact reason but speculated it might’ve been because he “used to bump heads a little bit” with Suge Knight.

Warren G detailed a few of his past issues with Knight. The West Coast artist also recalled the moment he realized he wouldn’t be part of Death Row after working on Dr. Dre’s classic album The Chronic.

“When I knew I wasn’t a part of it is when we were supposed to go out for the first tour and everybody had everything in order and I didn’t have nothing,” he told Big Boy. “I didn’t have no ticket, no information, no nothing. So, I packed like I’m going. I’m like, ‘S### I guess they gonna get my s### when I get to the airport.’ Got to the airport, wasn’t nothing happening. They had went and did they thing and I was pretty butthurt.”

Warren G spoke with Dr. Dre when Dre returned from the tour. Their conversation left Warren G wondering about his future.

“When I had a chance, I asked Dre,” he said. “I was like, ‘Man, what’s up? What’s going on?’ And he just was like, ‘You gotta be your own man.’ Huh? I don’t know what to do.”

Warren G ended up at his sister’s house sleeping on the floor. But things worked out for him as he eventually scored placement on the Poetic Justice soundtrack and signed a deal with Def Jam Recordings.

Kim Kardashian Says Raising Kids By Ye Is Like A Tornado Slamming Into Her House

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Kim Kardashian has admitted she sometimes “cries herself to sleep” when dealing with parenting struggles.

During a recent conversation for the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” podcast, the reality TV star spoke candidly about raising four children – North, nine, Saint, seven, Chicago, five, and four-year-old Psalm – with ex-husband Kanye West.

In particular, Kim emphasized how tricky it is to meet her kids’ individual needs.

“It has been the most challenging thing. There are nights I cry myself to sleep. Like, h########, this f###### tornado in my house. Like, what just happened?” she asked, according to a preview obtained by People. “You know, with all the moods and the personalities, and sometimes they’re fighting, and you know, there’s no one there. Like, it’s (just) me to play good police officer and bad cop.”

But while parenting is “really f###### hard,” Kim insisted she loves being a mom.

“It is the most rewarding job in the entire world. It is. There is nothing that can prepare you… I don’t care how long you wait. I don’t care what you’re waiting for. You are never prepared,” the 42-year-old continued. “But you will figure it out, and it will make you so proud of yourself that you figured it out and that you got through the day.”

Kim and Kanye were married from 2014 until their divorce was finalized last November.

Three Dead Following Mass Shooting At Nutty Still Gassin’ Concert In Kansas City

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Three people were killed and two more were wounded during a mass shooting at a Missouri nightclub early Sunday (May 21). According to KMBC 9 News, the deadly incident took place at the Klymax Lounge shortly before closing time. A Kansas City area rapper, Nutty Still Gassin, was performing that evening, evidenced by a Facebook video he posted from the club.

Officers arrived at 1:26 a.m. local time and discovered five victims. Two of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Another shooting victim died at the hospital and one remains in critical condition. One of the club’s security guards, 41-year-old Jason McConnell, has been identified as one of the three killed.

A woman who lives near the nightclub told Kansas City.com she woke up to a series of about 10 gunshots. Outside, she saw a young woman’s body near the club doors and people stepping over her as they scrambled to leave. Two more bodies lay at a nearby street lamp. She also watched EMTs bring another body down on a stretcher from a nearby hill.

Police are asking anyone with information to call detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477. A reward of up to $25,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.

EXCLUSIVE: “Mother Of The Mic” MC Sha-Rock Honored With A Key To The Bronx

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: Exclusives

With the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop officially landing on August 11, the celebrations are in full force. On Saturday (May 20), MC Sha-Rock—Hip-Hop’s first female MC—was honored at the 51st Annual Bronx Ball. During the festivities, Sha-Rock was given the Key to the Bronx. Her daughter, Tia Evette, shared several photos of the event to her Instagram account and applauded Sha-Rock for her accomplishments.

“Last night, my mother was honored for her remarkable achievements with a significant recognition,” she captioned the post. “The Bronx Tourism Council, in collaboration with the Bronx Borough President, Vennessa L. Gibson, presented her with the prestigious Key to the Bronx. This is a testament to her immeasurable impact on the borough and the world of Hip Hop.

“As I stand alongside her, I proudly carry forward her legacy, continuing to champion the empowerment of women in Hip Hop and beyond. Together, we will ensure that the spirit of Hip Hop lives on and that future generations are inspired to break barriers, just as my mother did.”

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The Cold Crush Brothers were also honored with their own Key to the Bronx due to their pioneering contributions to Hip-Hop, which Sha-Rock acknowledged in a statement to AllHipHop.

“To be honored with the Key to the Bronx was so surreal,” MC Sha-Rock says. “It felt as though I was in a Twilight Zone. For the Bronx to acknowledge my contributions as the first women MC and a trailblazer of the cultural phenomenon we call Hip-Hop is a testament to my legacy. This was the first time in history that a woman was ever presented a Key to the Bronx. Respect to The Crush Brothers who were presented with a Key to the Bronx as well. Thank you Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Bronx Tourism Counsel, Andy King and the Hip-Hop community.”

The 2023 Bronx Ball brought out a bevy of stars, including Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Tatyana Ali, who ran into Sha-Rock not long after she received the key. In another Instagram post, both women are visibly elated as they bask in the moment.

MC Sha-Rock was a member of the Funky 4 + 1 and the sole female MC of the group. In 1981, they became the first Hip-Hop group to appear on national television after Blondie’s Debbie Harry invited them to perform on Saturday Night Live. Sha-Rock is affectionately referred to as a the “Mother of the Mic,” a title she rightfully earned.

Martha Stewart, 81, Addresses Haters Of Sexy Sports Illustrated Cover

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Martha Stewart has responded to online criticism surrounding her Sports Illustrated cover.

Oddly, some users were upset with how much skin Martha showed and blamed rapper Snoop Dogg for turning her out.

Others claimed photo editors at Sports. Illustrated retouched her photos to make her look younger.

While speaking to Variety for an interview, the television personality opened up about covering Sports Illustrated’s recent Swimsuit Issue.

At 81 years old, Martha broke the record by becoming the oldest woman to grace the cover of the annual magazine edition.

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When asked whether she had been reading Instagram comments about the cover, Martha described most of them as “very good,” however, she noted that she has seen some critical reactions.

“There are only a few naysayers saying, ‘The pictures are over-retouched.’ But they’re not. They are incredibly accurate pictures. I was really pleased that there was not much airbrushing,” she stated.

The lifestyle guru also addressed claims that she’d undergone plastic surgery to look so good for her age.

“I’ve had absolutely no plastic surgery whatsoever. I have very healthy, good hair,” she insisted. “I drink green juice every day. I take my vitamins. I eat very healthfully. I have very good skin doctors. I’m very careful in the sun. I wear hats and I wear sunblock every single day… They are incredibly accurate pictures. I was really pleased that there was not much airbrushing.”
However, Martha admitted that she has been tempted by fillers.
“Every now and then there are certain fillers that I can do for a little line here or there, but I hate Botox,” she shared. “It’s a weird thing for me. I really and truly don’t do a lot.”