The rap world is buzzing with excitement as Vic Mensa, Chance The Rapper, and G-Eazy come together for their new track, “$WISH.”
The new song showcases the undeniable chemistry between these long-time friends and collaborators. The story behind “$WISH” is as captivating as the song itself.
According to Vic Mensa, the creative process began during an epic, extended writing camp with Chance The Rapper in Los Angeles.
“It was really just a fun, spontaneous vibe,” he explained. “Me & Bongo were freestyling, and then Chance said he had a line, so I just recorded him putting his verse together.”
BongoByTheWay is a talented producer and musician who has worked with several members of the Savemoney collective, including Vic Mensa and Chance The Rapper, in addition to artists like Kanye West, G Herbo, The Game, Megan Thee Stallion and others.
His involvement in the writing camp contributed to the creative energy that ultimately led to the creation of “$WISH.” The inclusion of G-Eazy in the collaboration came naturally, given the strong ties between these artists.
Vic Mensa revealed that G-Eazy is “one of my best friends in the industry and someone I’ve known for probably 12 years, so it just all made sense.”
For those unfamiliar with their history, Vic Mensa and Chance The Rapper go way back. Both hailing from Chicago, they started their careers together as part of the hip-hop collective “Savemoney.”
Over the years, their friendship has evolved as they’ve supported each other’s individual successes. On the business front, the pair teamed up together to launch the ultra-successful Black Star Line Festival in Ghana earlier this year, which drew over 50,000 people.
As evident in “$WISH,” this trio’s longstanding camaraderie has only heightened their ability to create electrifying music together. “$WISH” is a high-energy, braggadocious track that showcases the individual strengths of each artist.
Fans are sure to appreciate the unique blend of styles, as well as the way these three MCs trade increasingly elaborate boasts about their respective successes.
This latest collaboration is a testament to the power of friendship and the creative synergy that can emerge when talented artists come together.
The Weeknd initially didn’t think he had the “right look” to make it in the music industry.
During a discussion with playwright Jeremy O. Harris for the latest issue of Interview magazine, the singer-songwriter – real name Abel Tesfaye – reflected on why he chose to hide his identity when he first released music via YouTube in 2010.
“I wanted to be very calculated about how I wanted people to see me or hear my music. The initial reason I did that was I didn’t think I was marketable when I was younger, especially for R&B. I didn’t think I had the right look,” he explained.
“The R&B look was very sexual back in the day. Obviously, there were a lot of singers that didn’t have the conventional R&B look, but for me, it was more of a personal thing. I liked getting an unbiased reaction from my music. People got to just judge me for the art, for the music I was putting out.”
The Weeknd admitted concealing his appearance became a “gimmick” for a period of time but it became “impossible” due to the nature of the Internet.
And while he was ready to enter the business, he insisted it took a long time for him to feel confident as a performer.
“The real challenge was the live performances, going out there and showing yourself to people for the first time. And on top of that, I had to sing, and I had never performed live before, so I got thrown into the fire for that as well. I think Coachella was my first performance in the U.S. and it might have been my fourth performance ever,” the 33-year-old added.
The Weeknd is about to begin promoting his first TV show, “The Idol.” The program is set to premiere via HBO on June 4th.
Michelle Obama has claimed she was never invited back to the White House by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
During an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the TV host asked the former First Lady what it was like to see her and former U.S. President Barack Obama’s official portraits unveiled at their previous residence last September at an event hosted by current President Joe Biden.
“It was really a beautiful experience,” the 59-year-old smiled. “That’s tradition. You do your official portraits. The next president is supposed to invite you back to hang them. We were never invited back. So, these pictures had been done for a long, long time.”
Michelle was First Lady from 2009 until 2017.
Trump won the 2016 presidential election and served as America’s leader between 2017 and 2021.
Michelle is currently promoting “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast,” which is inspired by topics explored in her 2022 book “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.”
Florida-born multi-talented artist King Moore has just dropped his latest single titled “PEN GAME” on April 21, 2023. Produced by KZZ Lifestyle and Banger Committee, this motivational track aims to inspire listeners to work hard and pursue greatness. King Moore shared that the song is driven by his desire to encourage others to always put in the effort, stay positive, and enjoy the journey while chasing their dreams.
One of the standout lines from “PEN GAME” goes, “I’m blessed no stress can’t wait to master chess you average I’m the best!” This line showcases King Moore’s unwavering confidence in his abilities and his determination to be at the top of his game. It serves as a reminder to listeners that success is attainable for those who are willing to put in the hard work and remain focused on their goals.
As a whole, “PEN GAME” is a positive track that is bound to resonate with listeners who are striving for success. King Moore’s message of positivity and diligence is a much-needed reminder that with dedication and perseverance, anything is possible. With its catchy beats and uplifting lyrics, “PEN GAME” is sure to become a favorite among music fans not only in Dallas but also beyond.’Pen Game‘ is now available on all digital streaming platforms.
Legendary New York City radio personalities Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito García were inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame in Las Vegas last week. The duo is credited with breaking the careers of several Hip-Hop legends, including JAY-Z, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Biggie and Eminem.
The award was presented to the duo by CEO of Townsquare Media and NAB Radio Board Chair Bill Wilson who said, “The 2023 Hall of Fame inductees for radio are true radio legends. Their lasting impact on music and culture in the 1990s is still felt today.”
The ceremony included a video presentation that traced Stretch & Bobbito’s career trajectory—from their origins at Columbia University’s student radio station 89.9 WKCR-FM to their current post at Apple Music.
García, who couldn’t be there in person, uploaded his acceptance speech to Instagram. He credited former Tommy Boy Records A&R Dante Ross, MC Serch and Pete Nice of 3rd Bass and David Gossett for ultimately leading him to Armstrong.
“@stretcharmstrong and I were inducted into the NAB Hall of Fame,” he wrote in the caption. “Here’s my acceptance speech (since I couldn’t be on stage with my boy at the ceremony in Las Vegas today). Toooo many people to thank who I didn’t mention here because they only gave me two minutes on mic, but forever grateful to @danteross for inspiring me to enter the music industry, @emceeserch @rushtown298 @davidjgossett for getting me my first job at @defjam, which was where I met Stretch.
“So without these four people, I would have never eventually gotten on air. And eternal LOVE to Adrian Bartos for giving me a career in broadcasting. Literally. 1990 on forward, big up @wkcr for the platform, every artist who ever blessed our mics, and equal stats to every listener worldwide who ever tuned in. Without our community, me and Stretch would have been making dope tapes for ourselves to listen to, but no impact beyond. Appreciate @wearebroadcasters for the shine, too. Mad more heads to thank, but I’ll pause there. Thanks yo!”
The Stretch & Bobbito Radio show first aired on Apple Music in October 2020 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their first radio broadcast in 1990. Guests have included Method Man, Pharoahe Monch and Redman, while special tribute episodes have been dedicated to MF DOOM and—more recently—Trugoy the Dove. Find Season 1 and 2 episodes here.
Killer Mike and El-P—collectively known as Run The Jewels—delivered their fourth album, RTJ4, in 2020. Bolstered by appearances from Greg Nice, DJ Premier, 2 Chainz, Pharrell Williams, Mavis Staples, Josh Homme and Zack de la Rocha, the project debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. It marked the dynamic duo’s first Top 10 album. Of course, with RTJ’s growing popularity, demand for more music has been palpable. But it turns out, their fans are in luck.
According to a recent interview with High Times, Run The Jewels 5 is on the horizon. As Mike explained several weeks ago, “The album is literally two days away. I have to go in tonight and change two lines on a song. I’m just waiting for some drums from [producer] No I.D. and we’re done.”
Killer Mike never would’ve predicted the success Run The Jewels would find after initially forming in 2013 (or that they’d have their own Nike sneakers). The chemistry between the two on Killer Mike’s 2012 solo album R.A.P. Music—which El-P produced—proved impossible to ignore, so they simply kept going.
“I didn’t see it for exactly what it was because I’ve never been here before, but I knew we were something badass and we were going to be big,” he said. “Big is relative. Coming off the underground, big is just, ‘Hey man, I went gold,’ and I can play small clubs. Did I see us doing 100,000 people in England with [Labour Party leader] Jeremy Corbyn? Did I see us opening for the Foo Fighters at the Super Bowl in Atlanta? Did I see us doing Pitchfork Music Festival with 40,000 kids? No, I did not. I am so, so grateful.”
Killer Mike also acknowledged the sacredness of a group and how losing one of its members—most recently Trugoy The Dove of De La Soul—is such a massive challenge.
“A group is a precious thing,” he said. “Run- DMC will never be the same. De La Soul will never be the same. A Tribe Called Quest will never be the same. I value every single day of the last 10 years. I value the mistakes we’ve made. I value the grievances. I value the arguments. All of it, because this journey don’t always last, but so far, it has been an amazing one.”
In related news, Killer Mike also announced his first solo album since R.A.P. Music will arrive on June 16, the aptly titled Michael. Ahead of its release, Killer Mike dropped the lead single, “Don’t Let The Devil” featuring El-P and Thankyougoodsir with production from El Producto, Little Shalimar and No I.D. Listen to it below.
Renowned DJ and producer DJ Scratch, famed for his association with the hip-hop group EPMD, has unveiled his new record label, Albany Park Records.
The label’s name pays tribute to the Albany Houses in Brooklyn, reflecting Scratch’s desire to maintain a solid connection to his roots while nurturing the next generation of musicians.
“I’ve been making music forever, so I’m just doing it under my own brand, and that’s really it, man,” he explained.
With over 30 years in the music industry, DJ Scratch is enthusiastic about utilizing his expertise to cultivate new talent under his brand.
Located in the Crown Heights neighborhood, the Albany Houses have been a haven for affordable housing since its establishment in 1948.
The bustling Brooklyn community proved to be a fertile ground for the young Scratch, as he became enamored with the sounds of hip-hop emanating from local street corners and parks.
As he honed his skills in the art of DJing, Scratch became a staple of the local music scene.
Through mentorship programs and workshops, DJ Scratch has helped inspire and support the next generation of musicians from the Albany Houses.
“Albany is where I’m from,” he said. “Anything I do is my hood related.”
As Albany Park Records begins scouting for artists, DJ Scratch is committed to giving back to the community that has supported him throughout his career.
“Hip-Hop has blessed me, the fans have definitely blessed me, took care of my lifestyle for over 30 years, so I just want to put back out,” he said.
Before establishing Albany Park Records, Scratch initiated the Scratch Vision movement to discover and support up-and-coming DJs.
“When I started that, everybody wanted to put on artists, put on the next rapper, the next singer. I wanted to put on the next DJ, so that’s what Scratch Vision was for,” he recalled.
With his new record label, DJ Scratch is broadening his horizons to encompass talented musicians of all kinds. “I want to start working with artists and putting some artists out there as well,” he declared.
Albany Park Records is poised to significantly impact the music industry, guided by DJ Scratch’s wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to his roots. As the label takes shape, music enthusiasts eagerly await the emerging talent it will foster and champion.
AllHipHop DJ SCRATCH Talks EPMD And The Hit Squad, His New Music & Showing Jam Master Jay Some DJ Tricks
The 50th anniversary of Hip Hop lands on August 11. With the monumental occasion right around the corner, there are an endless stream of celebrations happening year-round. But KRS-One is going back to its origins. Earlier this week, KRS-One announced he’s taking over 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx—the same building Kool Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell threw their iconic Back To School jam on August 11, 1973.
“The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop is a global movement that speaks to the grit, voice, and power of how it came to be in the first place — we used our voices when they tried to silence us,” KRS-One said in a press release. “We used our creativity when they tried to stifle us. We created the culture because we wanted to stand out and stand up for our artistry. Hip Hop is the people’s movement. I am excited to showcase this to the world in the space where it all began at 1520 Sedgwick in the Community Center. It feels right to be here, where it all began.”
KRS-One will hold an official press conference at The 1520 Community Center alongside community leaders, tenants and the building’s owners on April 25 at 11 a.m. ET. They’ll discuss the upcoming activities they’re planning for Hip Hop’s birthday, including the Hip Hop: 50 Years exhibit and a series of Hip-Hop teaching courses that begin May 8.
“I will give an update as to the status of our Hip Hop: 50 Years exhibit at The 1520 Community Center, and ask for both financial as well as artistic and intellectual assistance,” KRS-One says. “At this press conference, I will also call upon all publications—magazines, dictionaries, publishing houses, newspapers, et cetera—in addition to government officials and their agencies, to begin capitalizing Hip Hop, as it is the name of our ‘culture.’ It is a proper noun. Finally, I will also announce ‘Hip Hop Appreciation Week,’ which occurs every third week in May. This year, Hip Hop Appreciation Week occurs May 16-22. This too, has a series of planned events to be announced at our April 25 press conference.”
KRS-One has also launched a new website, BirthplaceofHipHop.NYC, which will keep fans privy to all events moving forward. The Hip Hop: 50 Years exhibit opens on August 11. As for the Hip Hop teaching course, tuition begins at $499.00 per person for a five-day, three-hour per day course which includes textbook. Both day and night courses are available. Applicants can register for classes here and put “1520 2023 Class Registration” in the subject.
Another one joked, saying, “He said get it back in blood.”
T-melz said, “Girl y’all celebs been lost them blue checks now you acting slow cause how you ain’t know.”
On Thursday, Musk began a massive purge of blue check marks off the $40.39 billion social media platform.
GloRilla is not the only one that has had her blue check removed. Other checkless celebrities are Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Bill Gates, Pope Francis, and former president Donald Trump, according to CNN.
In fact, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey even lost his.
The D.O.C. will take the stage at the Punk In Drublic Festival in Austin on Saturday (April 22) as part of The Codefendants set. It marks the first time in more than 30 years he’s rapped in front of a giant audience. Speaking to Rock The Bells, the West Coast gangsta rap legend opened up about the impending event.
“I haven’t been on stage rapping in front of a crowd of people of any consequence in more than 30 years,” he said. “So I’m about to do that for the first time. Well, wait a minute. I did get on the stage with Mike a couple of years ago, but I’m talking about rapping, where I’m rapping words and people are listening and probably knowing some of the words and will probably be saying the words. I haven’t done that in 30 years.”
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NOFX founder Fat Mike brought The D.O.C. onstage during a show in Dallas in 2021. Overflowing with adrenaline, he ended up singing along to NOFX’s 1995 single “Kill All The White Man” as the crowd cheered him on. While The D.O.C. called it “the best night of my f###### life,” it will likely not compare to what he’ll experience in Austin.
“I’m actually super excited about it,” he added. “I imagine it’s probably gonna be a bag of mixed emotions on that day.”
Whatever the case, The D.O.C. has come a long way since the 1990 car accident that stole his voice. The Codefendants’ single, “Fast Ones,” marked the first verse The D.O.C. has spit on record in more than 15 years. The single is included on the group’s new album, This Is Crime Wave, which arrived last month.
The Get Dead’s Sam King, who’s in the group alongside Ceschi Ramos and Fat Mike, added, “We just did it live two nights in a row in Los Angeles, and we have this instrumental break where Zeta does some instrumental stuff where The D.O.C. is supposed to be, and the crowd is already just spitting his verse over the beat. It’s f###### crazy. People were feeling the show, and they’re going to lose their s### when he shows up.”
During a visit to the Breakfast Club, he asked one of the hosts DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God if they could name 5 of the Virginia rapper’s records.
He then said as if talking directly to him, “You’re not in my top 50. You might be in Charlamagne’s top 50, but you haven’t done that much for me in my life. I didn’t never wanna be like Pusha. I never had a Pusha moment in my life.”
Pusha T, the former G.O.O.D. Music recording artist posted images of him at Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear of God fashion show at the Hollywood Bowl.
“Jerry, you turned the Hollywood Bowl into your world and let me be apart of it…forever grateful,” he continued writing in his caption.
Fans hopped in the comments to drag Jim Jones for his comments and standing with the Clipse member.
“Tell Jim stop playing with ya name,” Blogger Three Letter Man wrote.
EverythingRoger wrote, “That rise above s### cool and all but we want bars 😂😂😂 cook that n#### 🔥.”
“Hating or not ,n##### gotta know to stay in their lane. I fw Jim Jones but he was outta pocket and definitely out his league verbally 🤷🏾♂️,” another person wrote.
“Jim Jones hatin’ ass wan talk s### now since he linked w drake whole game goofs,” one more person wrote.
A few of his celebrity friends hopped in the comments and gave him virtual “high fives.”
Ava DuVernay wrote, “Epic.”
The Game wrote, “Level.”
Former football player Thomas Q. Jones said, “Yezzir! 💯 #VaStandup.”
DJ Don Demarco added his signature Ultimate Rap League buzzer for a haymaking bar, writing “#DonDemarco.”
Ja Rule’s dj said it all … let’s see what the “Ballin’” chart-topper says next.
Rudy Villalobos, a makeup artist from Los Angeles, is determined to make his booty the biggest and baddest!
Inspired by the one and only Nicki Minaj, this surgery-loving rebel will go to any lengths to achieve his dream curves.
In fact, he’s already had some illegal injections in a shady hotel room, and he’s not done yet. The bootylicious star, who has spent over $60 000 on his rear, is planning to go under the knife again for a Brazilian butt lift because the first one wasn’t juicy enough for his taste.
While the 27-year-old is living his dream life of glitz and glamour, Rudy admitted it took decades before finally finding his true identity.
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Fortunately, his “big, beautiful butt” helped him cushion the blows life has thrown in his way.
Since knee-high, Rudy has been passionate about the makeup industry. Over the years, he gained experience working with renowned models and other creators, but it was when he started posting more lifestyle photos of himself on social media, mixing both personal and professional content, that he gained an impressive following.
Today Rudy has hundreds of fans on Instagram and TikTok – a mix of different age groups, genders, and races. He appreciates everyone that shows support in anything he does, whether it’s makeup or posting a sexy picture of himself. Reflecting on his childhood, Rudy acknowledged growing up in a dangerous time and place.
“I grew up in the West side of Los Angeles – an area that was very ghetto. There were daily reports of gang violence and crimes, police sirens, ghetto birds, gunshots, people always fighting in the streets, prostitution, and drug dealing. So, everyone had to do what they had to do out here to survive.”
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While his family dynamic “wasn’t as bad,” living with his seven siblings and parents in a one-bedroom apartment made him appreciate the value of family.
“Thankfully, both of my parents stuck together. My dad always worked hard to ensure we had a roof over our heads and food to eat. We didn’t have as much growing up, but he provided for me, my siblings and my mom with the most important things. We lived in a one-bedroom apartment until my dad could afford a three-bedroom house with a huge yard. While my family always accepted me as oddly different, I always felt like I didn’t fit in. I was different from other boys my age. I wasn’t into sports, cars, or video games. I did get picked on and made fun of p because I would hang out with girls.”
During high school, Rudy discovered his love for makeup.
“I’ve always been a rebel since a kid. I never liked rules and didn’t like school, so I knew that I wouldn’t attend college when the time came. I had to figure something out for myself, so I started getting into makeup and social media. The path led me to Cosmetology. Once I completed my courses, I started working as a freelance makeup artist and have been doing that for the past eight years. One of my all- time favourite makeup techniques is contouring, just because you can shape and form your face differently without having plastic surgery.”
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Regarding surgeries, Rudy shared he only started exploring fillers and botox in his 20s.
“I got my lips done at 20 years old, then Botox. Then around 24, I started getting butt injections,” the Inglewood, California native shared. “I want my butt to be as big as Nicki Minaj’s. I’m passionate about butt enhancements because I’ve never heard a song about small booties. Everyone wants to have a nice, perfectly round-shaped bubble butt – whether they admit it or not. And, honestly, no matter how many squats you do, your butt does not grow as big. Exercise tightens and tones, but it doesn’t give you that perfect round shape.”
While aware of the risks involved in butt injections, Rudy says the gain outweighs the risks.
“You can die, but I don’t care. It was painful but worth it. Nothing will stop me from making my ass bigger. I plan to get more injections in my rear because I want it to get bigger and bigger. In addition to continuing butt and lip injections, he hopes to get “a couple more procedures” such as brow lift, rhinoplasty, buccal fat removal, eye lift, lipo bbl, and “whatever else I feel like I would need for myself.”
While most of Rudy’s fans love his appearance, trolls have bullied him.
He is no stranger to hateful comments on social media. “Trolls tell me I look fake. I ignore them because I know I look good, and they probably hate that,” Rudy concluded.
YouTuber Tasha K, who made her fame by dishing out celebrity gossip while sipping wine, has made public that she is currently in debt. Her financial woes come after she lost a lawsuit regarding her spreading rumors about rapper Cardi B.
A writ of execution was filed against Tasha K and Kebe Studios LLC in Georgia on Thursday, April 20. The court order cleared the way for Cardi B to collect the judgment awarded to her in a defamation lawsuit.
But the W(h)ine expert says she ain’t got it.
She took to Twitter and posted, “Look! Sis & Law I Know you need that cause work is slow for all of us right now, but right now, I ain’t got it! 🙈 But let your lawyers know that when I’m up, you gone be up & stuck…🥂 You get first dibs after this irs bill gets paid… 🥂”
Martin Lawrence has revealed Jamie Foxx is “doing better” following his recent medical emergency.
The 55-year-old was hospitalized in Atlanta, Georgia, where he had been filming “Back in Action,” after suffering an undisclosed “medical complication” last week.
During an interview with “Extra” at the unveiling of his Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Thursday, Lawrence offered an update on his friend’s condition.
“Well, I hear he’s doing better… My prayers go out for him every night, and just wishing the best for him,” Lawrence responded. “(He’s) one of the best that we got in Hollywood, not only one of the best entertainers but a good person.”
In a separate interview with “Access Hollywood” at the event, the “Bad Boys” star clarified that he hadn’t talked to Foxx before wishing him “a speedy recovery.”
Last Wednesday, Foxx’s daughter Corinne announced on Instagram that her father had suffered a “medical complication.”
She assured fans that he was “already on his way to recovery” thanks to “quick action and great care.”
Netflix officials have not addressed how his health scare has affected the shooting schedule for “Back in Action,” however, Foxx’s co-star Cameron Diaz was spotted filming scenes with his body double earlier this week.
A tipster hit me with the craziest rumor ever. He told me that Nas and Jay-Z recorded an unreleased album. WHAT? How did that happen and nobody know? Well, I was told it went down during the pandemic.
I did not get any additional details under the circumstances of said rumored album. But, the person said that they both were in Los Angeles at that time and suggested strongly that they could have both been in the studio. There is an additional detail that I will not include, but it strongly suggests that Nas and Jay-Z were working together on music. This part of the rumor includes audio that has been analyzed by the tipster. ANYWHOO.
Nas, as you know, has been working at a feverish rate musically and Jay has been working at a feverish rate on those billions. It’s almost like they are reversed. Nas is working on his business too and Jay has some bars here and there. So, we do not know if this is facts, but I would love to hear more from the two goats.
Remember this?
The nerve of Nas to proclaim Hip-Hop is dead at that time. These guys are proof that the culture is not dead.
50 Cent intends to add to his growing television empire with an unscripted series for Hulu.
According to Deadline, 50 Cent has started developing a show titled Redemption Ink for the streaming service.
The series features former gang and hate group members seeking to move on with their lives by covering up tattoos from their past.
“This show is going to hit different,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram. “Redemption ink HULU. GLG GreenLightGang i don’t miss let’s go! G-unit film& Tv.”
Redemption Ink gets its title from Luis Gutierrez’s tattoo shop of the same name. The shop specializes in coverups and fixups for people seeking redemption after spending time in gangs or hate groups.
50 Cent connected with Hulu a few months after signing a non-exclusive broadcast deal with FOX. The rapper-turned-TV executive will develop animation, live-action comedy and drama for the network.
The G-Unit boss found success in TV by producing multiple hit shows for STARZ. But 50 Cent’s relationship with the network soured to the point he regretted working with STARZ.
“I have the number 1,2,3, and 4 top Tv shows in African American, and Latina households and i hate that i made them with the wrong people,” he wrote on Instagram. “I’m not doing any BMF spin offs or selling any other shows to STARZ.”
50 Cent is still developing a boxing drama for STARZ. It was the last show he pitched to the network before their deal ended in 2022.
It appears “Players” hitmaker Coi Leray did some reflecting on her recent tweets about Latto. This morning, Leray returned to Twitter to share more thoughts on what she had to say yesterday.
Latto’s “Put It On Da Floor” sparked the situation. The Atlanta native’s latest single features the lyrics, “Smoking on that gas, blunt big as Coi Leray.” In response, Leray called out Latto, by name, on Twitter.
Coi Leray tweeted, “Latto bye. 😴 Here you go [talking] about my body. Please do not come on here and talk about nobody’s BODY. Lol like seriously. Out of all things. Lmaooo ya blunt my size? Lmaooo this s### is never-ending.”
The Massachusetts-born, New Jersey-raised rapper also wrote, “These b###### wanna be like the n##### so bad. Y’all wanna have rap beef SOOOOOO BADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD 😂😂😂😅😅.”
Coi Leray seemingly took Latto’s lyrics as disrespect. However, some social media users disagreed. A lot of the responses under Leray’s tweets expressed the belief that the “blunt big” line was not meant to be a diss.
Did Coi Leray Hint At Growing Tension Behind The Scenes?
Apparently, Leray has now changed her thoughts on the “Put It On Da Floor” line too. Earlier today, the Trendsetter album creator sent out more tweets about her initial reaction to Latto’s new song.
“Maybe I overreacted [I don’t know]. End of the day. Don’t say my name for clicks and likes. [Especially,] if we don’t speak or communicate. I’m not a big blunt small blunt. Don’t compare me to nada. Mention b###### you actually beef with. Put it on the floor but leave me out of the bs,” tweeted Coi Leray.
She added, “There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes. Y’all don’t be knowing the half of the s### that goes on in this s###. But the main goal is ICON S###. If it don’t make me rich or [a] better person. Stay away.”
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes. y’all don’t be knowing the half of the s### that goes on in this s###. But the main goal is ICON S### . If it don’t make me rich or better person. Stay away.
“Sonically speaking, we move the crowd and their heart,” Coloan Records’ head honcho Brennan Williams says in a statement. The could not be any more factual as they take one of Nas’s more absurd and beloved verses and blends it seamlessly with Ghostface bars. Add a soulful sonic track that defies the current soundscape like a rebellious teen and you have a magical hodgepodge of dopiness. Basically, Nas’s Funkmaster Flex Freestyle #4 gets stripped acapella and laced. Add a heavy helping of Ghostface Killah, courtesy of his hood classic “Return of Theodore,” and the concoction is complete. Check it out and save it to your Soundcloud. For more, hit the links below.
Lil Uzi Vert’s labels settled a lawsuit over a sample in the song “Strawberry Peels” featuring Young Thug and Gunna.
According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Atlantic Records and Generation Now reached a deal with Sun City Publishing on Friday (April 21). Sun City Publishing sued Lil Uzi Vert, among others, for sampling Blackout’s 1995 song “Dim Da Lights” without permission.
“Plaintiff Sun City Publishing, LLC, and defendants Atlantic Recording Corporation, erroneously sued as Atlantic Records LLC and Generation Now, LLC, submit this Joint Notice to advise the Court that they have reached an agreement in principle for the resolution of this action, in its entirety, and that they anticipate filing within thirty days their Stipulation to the dismissal of this action,” lawyers for both sides informed the court.
Sun City Publishing filed its lawsuit against Lil Uzi Vert, Atlantic Records, Generation Now and more in January. The publisher sought more than $1 million in damages. Terms of the settlement weren’t disclosed.
“Strawberry Peels” appeared on 2020’s Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World 2, the deluxe edition of the Eternal Atake album. Blackout released “Dim Da Lights” on his Dreamworld album in 1995.
Listen to “Strawberry Peels” and “Dim Da Lights” below.
Quavo teamed up with the Legends brand to launch a new hoodie in memory of Takeoff.
Legends released the Rocket Fairfax hoodie, which is on sale for $140. Quavo announced plans to donate all of the proceeds to the Rocket Foundation, a nonprofit established in honor of Takeoff.
“The Foundation’s mission is to invest in and elevate proven community violence interventions and positive alternatives for young people and build a platform for influential leaders to fight against daily violence in our cities and neighborhoods,” Quavo said. “The Rocket Foundation has made investments in four powerful initiatives: Community Justice Action Fund, Hope Hustlers, Live Free, and the Offenders Alumni Association. We believe these groups will help interrupt the cycle of violence in Atlanta and put young people on a positive trajectory.”
Quavo also aimed to support the Rocket Foundation with his fifth annual Huncho Day, which is scheduled for April 29. Money raised for the charity football game will benefit the Rocket Foundation.
Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz and several NFL players will participate in this year’s Huncho Day game. The event’s sponsors include Walmart, YOR Water and the sports division of Quality Control Music.
