Kendrick Lamar closed a deal to buy a Brooklyn penthouse in November. According to the New York Times, K. Dot paid $8.6 million for his new duplex at Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Reports of Kendrick Lamar’s bid to purchase the property first surfaced in August.
Lamar’s New York pad includes four bedrooms with three and a half bathrooms. The 3,140 square feet duplex offers views of Brooklyn Bridge Park, the East River and Lower Manhattan.
K. Dot’s duplex was originally listed for sale at $8.99 million. He purchased the property through an LLC called Dogg Pound Buildings.
The Brooklyn penthouse bolstered Lamar’s real estate by adding a property on the East Coast. He already owned homes in California.
Lamar has been relatively quiet in 2023 following a busy 2022. Last year, he released his Grammy-winning album Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers before leaving his longtime label TDE. A concert film of his Big Steppers Tour dropped on Amazon Prime Video later that year.
K. Dot’s TDE departure did not negatively affect his relationship with his former labelmates, such as Jay Rock. Last month, Rock said the two rappers remained close despite Lamar’s exit from the label.
“That’s my little brother,” Rock told DJ Whoo Kid in an interview. “Hollered at me the other day. That’s still bro. Ain’t nothing change.”
Lamar embarked on a new journey with his pgLang company, which he co-founded with former TDE executive Dave Free in 2020. The company is not strictly a record label but does have two artists on its roster: Baby Keem and Tanna Leone.
Earlier this year, Lamar teamed up with Baby Keem for a single titled “The Hillbillies.” He also appeared on a remix of Beyoncé’s song “America Has a Problem.” The two previously collaborated on her 2016 track “Freedom.”
Bhad Bhabie unveiled a baby bump in an Instagram post on Friday (December 1). She unexpectedly announced her pregnancy by posting two photos on her account.
The 20-year-old social media personality/rapper did not reveal the baby’s gender or expected due date. It will be her first child.
PEOPLE reported the father is Bhad Bhabie’s boyfriend Le Vaughn. Several weeks ago, she celebrated his birthday by sharing a photo of the two sitting together on Instagram.
Bhad Bhabie rose to fame thanks to her infamous appearance on the Dr. Phil show in 2016. The then-teenager memorably said, “Cash me outside, how ‘bout that?” when confronted about her behavior. The phrase went viral, quickly becoming a popular meme. She told Variety she never wanted to be famous in a 2021 interview.
But the Florida native parlayed her internet fame into a record deal with Atlantic Records in 2017. She parted ways with the label in 2021.
Bhad Bhabie also took advantage of her notoriety by creating an OnlyFans account in 2021. She claimed she made $1 million within six hours of joining the platform.
“When I turned 18, I started making so much money when I started doing OnlyFans,” she told Variety. “And when I say making money, I mean, I could retire right now if I wanted to.”
Bhad Bhabie, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, said she was worth $50 million thanks to OnlyFans in 2022. Last month, she posted a statement of her earnings from the platform on Instagram Stories.
According to the statement, she pulled in more than $18 million in her first month on OnlyFans. She continued to rack up millions of dollars for several months in 2021. She did not disclose her 2022 and 2023 earnings from the subscription-based platform.
JxHines is intent on making sure R&B is here to stay. Pronounced “J X,” the rising star is currently on the road opening for Jacquees on his SINCERELY FOR YOU Tour, displaying his standout vocals and undeniable talent to major cities all across the world.
In describing himself, JxHines states, “I’m a real down-to-earth, loving type of guy. Really easy-going. Country boy from South Florida. I’m just a lover. All about the vibes, all about good energy. Good times.”
Born in Florida but based in Charlotte, North Carolina, JxHines is a singer, songwriter and producer who’s been infatuated with music since he was “in the womb.” Growing up in a family of eight kids, his father was a preacher at their family’s church. Soon, he’d find himself behind the drum kit, laying down the foundation for Sunday service to commence.
Fast forward to 2023, JxHines unveiled his newest song and visual for “Body Like SZA,” a fun, uptempo record that finds him talking his s### while reflecting on his growth as a recording artist. The accompanying music video is a nod to Flavor Flav’s VH1’s dating show, Flavor Of Love.
AllHipHop recently spoke with JxHines in downtown Los Angeles to discuss his sound, background, “Body Like SZA,” signing to Anthony Hamilton, opening for Jacquees, working with DaBaby and more.
AllHipHop: How would you describe your sound?
JxHines: Unique, different. Took me a long time to build it over time. For the most part, I found a way to separate myself in a great way. Vocally, concept wise, music wise, lyric wise. All the above.
AllHipHop: When’d you realize you could do music for a living?
JxHines: I’ve been doing music since the womb, I come from a singer family. A lot of musicians, a lot of great musicians. Small town: some of the best singers and vocalists, people you’d never hear of. That place shaped me for a bigger stage in my life, so it’s in my blood. It’s me [laughs].
AllHipHop: Who are your favorite artists?
JxHines: All-time will be Michael Jackson. Hip-Hop wise, I’ll go with Outkast. Right now currently, J. Cole. Drake. R&B side, we’ll say Chris [Brown].
AllHipHop: How’d you get your name?
JxHines: My name is my name. Jay is short for my full name, then the “x” is for completion. Hines is my last name, so it’s original. It’s authentic.
AllHipHop: What inspired your new song, “Body Like SZA”?
JxHines: It’s a bar within the record. But if you listen to the song, it’s about me going from being broke to that lifestyle that I’ve seen for myself. With that comes with certain things. It was a line: “She’s working on her body all winter/She’s telling me, she wants a body like SZA. Well, do your sit-ups.” It’s more of a line in a sense of there’s all kinds of ways you can do it. It’s a bar, but it made sense to call it that because of how catchy that line was. There’s no other way it could’ve gone.
AllHipHop: Talk about the video being inspired by Flavor of Love?
JxHines: We wanted to do something different. We didn’t want to go with typical or cliché. I wanted to do something that I felt would stand out amongst the consumers, and what better way to tie it all in? I love the way Flav was able to create challenges within his show. Our team came together and said, “That’d be super super dope to create something around the ladies competing for the love.” What better way than doing it through fitness and showing love?; bigging up women, things like that. But it made sense to go with something that people can relate to. That was a relatable concept that was realistic for “Body Like SZA.”
AllHipHop: Best memory from the video shoot?
JxHines: Probably the do-rag walking up the steps. That’s fire [laughs]. You don’t see that often. That was one of my best memories from it, the long durag. The drip, the suit, the hat on. That was really dope.
AllHipHop: You’re the first artist signed to Anthony Hamilton’s My Music Box. How’d that happen?
JxHines: It’s dope. I’ve been knowing Anthony for a while, in passing. We both were in the city of Charlotte. I was putting in a lot of work independently, he took notice. We didn’t do business right away. But eventually, we ended up coming together. I put out a series of singles and EPs, and it spoke volumes to that level. That’s what made them see okay hey, this kid has something. On top of that, my work ethic. That was really the main thing that brought him to the situation, so here we are.
AllHipHop: How excited are you to open for Jacquees?
JxHines: It’s been lit! Shout out to Jacquees. It’s been dope, a lot of love. Taking advantage of each and every city. Being able to go to each and every city, showcase our talent and get the love back, it’s been an honor. I look forward to finishing out the tour strong and one day, tour myself. For me.
AllHipHop: Is Jacquees the King of R&B?
JxHines: I respect and support him in every way. I also have great confidence with in myself.
AllHipHop: How was it collaborating with DaBaby?
JxHines: We’ve been knowing each other for a while, just the whole Charlotte scene. We all came up together. I was a promoter prior to me putting out the music. Seeing his come up, we all were at a point in our lives where he became who he became and I’m becoming who I’m becoming. A lot of work was early on. But once everything is where it’s supposed to be, you’ll definitely see a lot of that at some point for sure.
AllHipHop: Name tree things you need in the studio at all times.
JxHines: My engineer. Shout out to him, JStacks. Some hot tea, and really nothing else. I don’t need no drank, no weed. I don’t need those things.
AllHipHop: You don’t need weed in the studio?
JxHines: I mean, some people need it. I don’t rely on it, I’ll say that. I’m more one of those people that’s in tune with me, so I don’t really need it. I use it if I need it. Studio wise, I’m a blank canvas. My engineer’s more important, I need that [laughs].
AllHipHop: What do you like to do when you’re not working?
JxHines: When I’m not working, travel. I’m either traveling, or I’m playing video games. I love it, I’m a gamer. I’m just chillin’. I’m out the way with it. I’m not one of those people that got to be in every room or space to be enjoying my life. I’m just out the way.
AllHipHop: What else can we expect from you?
JxHines: Great things, a lot of stuff. I’m getting ready to drop more music, eventually another EP or album. Those are still to be determined, but the music is definitely there. Right now, we’re focusing on building the name. That’s the goal first, because I don’t want it to go over anybody’s head with such great music. I want to build my fans up organically.
Jussie Smollett’s appeal in connection to his hate crime attack hoax case just got even more complicated. On Friday (December 1, a three-judge panel in an Illinois appeals court voted two-to-one to uphold Smollett’s conviction.
Based on the ruling, Smollett may have to return to Chicago jail to serve the remainder of his 150-day sentence. The only option the actor’s legal counsel has now is to appeal the recent ruling with the Illinois Supreme Court—who will decide whether or not they will hear the case.
In 2022, Smollett was convicted on five counts of felony disorderly conduct after allegedly hiring the Osundairo brothers to stage a hate crime against himself in 2019. He was acquitted on one count. Smollett was initially charged with 16 counts of disorderly conduct.
Smollett had previously spent six days in Cook County in 2022 before he was released while attempting to appeal for his sentence to be overturned.
Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III inked a deal with Lil Wayne’s Young Money APAA Sports. Taylor shared a photo of himself signing his contract with the sports agency on social media on Thursday (November 30).
Taylor, a junior defensive tackle at Miami, declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. He is considered one of the top defensive tackle prospects in the upcoming draft, which takes place in April.
The NFL prospect finished his college career with 64 tackles, six sacks and one interception. Taylor played in Miami’s first 10 games of the 2023 season but missed the last two with an injury. The Hurricanes ended the season with a 7-5 record.
Lil Wayne founded Young Money Sports in 2014. A few years later, he announced a merger with APAA Sports.
Taylor’s signing will bolster Lil Wayne’s agency’s presence in the NFL. Its current NFL clients include Chicago Bears offensive lineman Ja’Tyre Carter.
Lil Wayne added to his Young Money APAA Sports roster a little over a month after he joined the ownership group of a Major League Pickleball team. Weezy became a part-owner and strategic advisor for the Texas Ranchers.
“We’re so excited to have Lil Wayne on board,” Ranchers CEO Evan Floersch said. “From the get-go, we set out to build a team that, at its core, was centered in pop culture to support our mission of becoming one of the most recognized brands in American sports. Having Wayne’s guidance, along with the rest of this incredible ownership group, emphasizes our stance on redefining sports ownership and being a positive force for good in our local pickleball community and beyond.”
Lil Wayne’s moves in the sports world have not kept him from releasing new music. He and 2 Chainz just dropped their Welcome 2 Collegrove album in November.
Ari Lennox made light of a viral incident in which a fan threw a water bottle at her while she performed on Rod Wave’s Nostalgia tour. The Dreamville artist wore a helmet when she appeared on stage at their show in Oakland on Thursday night (November 30).
“My name is Ari Lennox,” she told the crowd. “Should I keep this s### on or what?”
Lennox used the helmet one day after she berated a concertgoer for throwing a bottle at her at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on Wednesday (November 29). The singer stopped the concert and unleashed a tirade at Wednesday’s show.
“I’ll f### your ass up ‘cause I don’t play that,” she told the fan. “I’m a real ass b#### and I will f### your s### all the way the f### up. Don’t you ever disrespect a beautiful Black woman on the f###### stage like that. I will f###### f### you up. That’s the f### right. Who did it, b####? Come here, b####.”
She continued, “Let’s do it! Come here, b####. You a p####! That’s right, you’ll never even be as good as a p####. That’s right, b####. You’re dumb. You’re weak.”
Lennox’s microphone was cut off in the middle of Wednesday’s rant. She left the stage after scolding the bottle thrower.
Before the bottle-throwing incident, Lennox admitted it’s been hard for her opening for Rod Wave in an interview with Angela Yee. The singer questioned if her music appealed to his audience.
“It’s hard,” Lennox said. “It is because I’m opening up for young people and … You know what I realized? I think my music is a little too happy. And I mean no shade, right? But it’s too like, ‘Pressure,’ and his is like different. So, I think the people are just like, ‘What the hell is this happy s### on here?’”
Lennox’s run as Rod Wave’s opener concludes with a show in Jacksonville on December 18.
Doja Cat has apologized to fans who were disappointed with her Thursday show. The 28-year-old singer/rapper performed at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, as part of her North American trek, The Scarlet Tour.
Doja, real name Amala Dlamini, took to her Instagram Stories shortly after the show to apologize to her fans for the seemingly less-than-impressive performance.
“I’m so f##### sorry New Jersey I don’t know what the f**k that was I’m really not happy with my energy tonight,” Doja Cat wrote.
Doja did not clarify what went wrong during the show.
Following her apology, fans took to X/Twitter to praise Doja’s most recent performance. One fan wrote, “She literally killed it tonight idk (I don’t know) what she’s saying,” while another commented, “I thought she did amazing what.”
The Scarlet Tour kicked off on October 31 in San Francisco. The musician has hit stops including Las Vegas, Houston, Miami and Brooklyn, and the trek is scheduled to wrap up in Chicago on December 13.
Throughout the 24-date tour, Doja has been joined by supporting acts Ice Spice and Doechii.
The Weeknd will be donating four million emergency meals to Gaza through his XO Humanitarian Fund.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Friday that The Weeknd, a WFP Goodwill Ambassador, has allocated $2.5 million of his Humanitarian Fund to support its response in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.
According to the organization, the donation provided by the musician will fund the delivery of around 1.8 million pounds of food parcels, which could feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks.
“This conflict has unleashed a humanitarian catastrophe beyond reckoning. WFP is working round the clock to provide aid in Gaza but a major scale-up is needed to address the desperate level of hunger we are seeing,” WFP’s Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe Region, Corinne Fleischer, said in a statement.
“Our teams need safe and sustained humanitarian access, and continued support from donors to reach as many people as we can,” Fleischer continued. “We thank Abel for this valuable contribution towards the people of Palestine. We hope others will follow Abel’s example and support our efforts.”
The Weeknd was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador in October 2021. Since his appointment, he has actively supported the WFP’s global hunger-relief mission with $1.8 million in personal donations as well as through the XO Humanitarian Fund, which has raised $5 million to date.
In an unexpected twist of career paths, a once-renowned rapper has embarked on a new venture that involves less mic dropping and more mop handling. This unconventional story of reinvention proves that success knows no boundaries, as our lyrical artist transitions from the stage to commercial floor restoration, leaving a trail of polished surfaces and amazed clients in his wake.
Meet the Maestro of Microphones turned Master of Maintenance for B2B: Joe Young. Known for his slick rhymes and mesmerizing beats, Joe Young energized the music scene for years with stadium anthem records like “Crank That Part” featuring DJ Flexx & Destiny Moriah, produced by GetRichard for The Music Dept. Studios. However, as the music industry landscape evolved, so did Joe’s perspective on his own future. Faced with the reality of changing tastes and trends, he decided to explore uncharted territories beyond the recording studio.
Joe’s journey into the world of commercial floor restoration, was born out of a genuine passion for transformation. The transition from crafting lyrics to restoring floors may seem like a leap, but Joe Young approached it with the same dedication and creativity that fueled his music career. Drawing parallels between the rhythm of his verses and the precision required in floor restoration, he discovered a surprising harmony between the two worlds.
Starting a floor restoration company wasn’t just a business move for Joe Young; it was a conscious effort to revive and rejuvenate spaces. His company, aptly named “Midland Floor Care,” quickly gained recognition for its commitment to excellence and a unique flair brought by Joe’s artistic sensibilities. Retail and Government Clients found themselves not only with impeccably restored floors but also with an experience that resonated with the rhythm and soul of Joe Young’s music.
What sets “Midland Floor Care” apart is not just its technical prowess but also its commitment to sustainability. Inspired by his own journey of reinvention, Joe Young ensures that his company utilizes eco-friendly practices in every restoration project. From choosing environmentally conscious cleaning products to adopting energy-efficient equipment, Midland Floor Care stands out as a testament to the rapper’s dedication to leaving a positive impact on the world. Midland’s focus is primarily in Retail Floor Care in the Washington DC area
The success of Joe Young’s unexpected venture highlights the importance of adaptability and embracing change in the face of evolving circumstances. As he continues to conquer the world of commercial floor restoration, Joe Young invites us all to reconsider the possibilities that lie beyond our initial career choices. After all, sometimes, the road to success involves not just stepping outside the box but dancing on its polished surface. Washington DC Commercial Floor Cleaning Services at your service.
Jeezy announced his split from his wife of less than three years, Jeannie Mai, in September. The announcement seemed amicable at the time, but new court docs suggest their divorce could get ugly. According to TMZ, Jeezy has been accused of being unfaithful, leading to their breakup. The docs are initially more general but then get highly specific. They also suggest Mai could get a huge payday for Jeezy’s indiscretions.
As the docs explain, “Wife reserves the right to amend this counterclaim to add other grounds for divorce, but which Wife does not wish to specify herein at this time in the hope this matter can be resolved without having to disclose such conduct publicly […] Wife further shows that the Court should enforce Paragraph 8 of the Prenuptial Agreement regarding infidelity which provides, in pertinent part, that in the event that either party engages in sexual relations, an emotional relationship, or is emotionally or sexually suggestive in communication with a third party via all forms of electronic communications, including but not limited to texting, sexting, FaceTiming, social media and/or Direct Messages, shall result in a significant financial penalty upon the adulterous party.”
Jeezy reportedly filed for divorce in September amid rumors Mai had actually cheated with Access Hollywood host Mario Lopez, but that was debunked by a source close to her. Jeezy then released a double album titled I Might Forgive … But I Don’t Forget in the wake of the split, which includes the song “Don’t Cheat.”
“This has not been an easy journey,” Jeezy said. “I can tell you that I’m sad, I can tell you that I’m disappointed, I can tell you that I’m uneasy. But God has put me on a different path, and that path is going to entail for me to take care of myself and to love myself and to be in the best situation that I can thrive as someone who’s been through all of the things that I’ve been through.”
Jeezy also admitted he doesn’t “like to fail at anything” and “can only be responsible” for himself. He added, “I can only do what I can do. I can’t expect someone else to do what I’m doing.”
The former Def Jam Recordings artist broke his silence on the split in October, saying, “The decision to end this chapter in my life was not made impulsively and comes with a heavy heart. Despite this, my love and respect for Jeannie remains, and the time we spent together holds a cherished place in my heart.”
The same month, Mai said she was “taking it day by day” and focusing on their one-year-old daughter.
That Mexican OT and Salt Lake City-bred newcomer Zazilla just teamed up for a new collaboration. And believe it or not, their recent joint effort ,“Ohhh Myyy,” was apparently the result of an Instagram direct message.
“I have been DM’ing That Mexican OT since 2021 ’cause I was a fan of his before I was even able to make this happen—we have been working on this for the last year,” Zazilla said in part. “And I had told my boy N8 that I f### with That Mexican OT from Texas and that I wanted to do a feature with him, mind you this is months before anything was even a thought.”
Fast forward to one fateful summer night in 2023, Zazilla got his shot to make the collaboration a reality.
“I get a call from n8 like, ‘Yo That Mexican OT is coming for a show make sure you get your $ right,’ so I got to it and a day before the show I got asked to go to Las Vegas for the weekend,” Zazilla said. “I almost went but again my brotha n8 called me and when I told him I was going to Las Vegas for the weekend he said you’re an idiot and made me really think about the opportunity I was trading for a lit weekend, so I stayed and it’s been one of the best choices I’ve made for my career.”
Long story short, Zazilla was fortunate enough to lock in with That Mexican OT prior to his viral single “Johnny Dang.” The YouTube video for the track currently has more than 39 million views and That Mexican OT, along with OhGeesy, was recently announced as one of the headlining performers for Berner’s upcoming Cookies Christmas event.
In essence, building relationships are everything and it worked out in Zazilla’s favor in this instance. Will you be DMing your favorite up-and-coming artist to collaborate with you now, or nah?
Check out the wavy collaboration between That Mexican OT and Zazilla below.
It would be understandable if some Rick and Morty fans believed Ice-T made a cameo in the second season of the adult animated sitcom. However, the Body Count frontman didn’t provide the voice for Water-T.
Series co-creator Dan Harmon took on the role of imitating Ice-T for the “Get Schwifty” episode of Rick and Morty in 2015. Fast-forward eight years later, Harmon has finally secured an actual appearance by the real Rhyme Pays rapper.
Ice-T will make his Rick and Morty debut this Sunday (December 3). Th Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient will voice the character of Magma Q on the Adult Swim program.
Dan Harmon previously expressed interest in casting Ice-T for Rick and Morty. During a 2018 interview with GQ, the Emmy Award winner discussed creating the “Get Schwifty” installment of the sci-fi series. He also talked about wanting the Hip-Hop legend on the show.
“I love Ice-T and it would be a fantasy come true to have him come and do Ice-T or Water-T or any other character,” Harmon stated. “He could be Vice President or whatever. It would be great to work with him sometime. I love his voice. That’s why I do a dumb impression of it.”
In addition to breaking into the entertainment industry as a recording artist, Ice-T has acted in motion pictures such as Breakin’, Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, New Jack City and Ricochet. He also became a television regular as a cast member of NBC’s long-running crime drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
There is good news for the family of Bronny James and USC Trojans men’s basketball fans. The 19-year-old college freshman has been medically cleared to return to the team fully.
Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during a workout at the University of Southern California in July.
A congenital heart defect reportedly caused Bronny to collapse at the location. After being hospitalized for three days, the teenage athlete underwent a procedure to treat his CHD diagnosis.
“The James family would like to express their gratitude to the incredible medical team, the entire USC community, and especially the countless friends, family, and fans for their love and support. Fight On!” a James family spokesperson said in a statement.
LeBron James just said that if Bronny makes his USC debut on the same day the Lakers are playing, he’ll miss the Lakers game to attend Bronny’s game. He said he told his teammates on the flight over to OKC.
LeBron James confirmed he will miss the Lakers game if the team plays on the same day as Bronny’s debut for USC. The Trojans play Gonzaga on Saturday, December 2. USC’s first home game takes place on December 10 against Long Beach State.
Bronny James’s 2023 senior year at California’s Sierra Canyon preparatory school included the guard making the McDonald’s All-American team. He reportedly considered attending Duke, Kentucky, Ohio State and Oregon before deciding on USC.
Raqhid “Lil Keed” Render, 24, died on May 13, 2022. His younger brother, Semaja “Lil Gotit” Render, took to social media this week to blast anyone disrespecting the “Nameless” rapper’s gravesite.
“Who keeps going to my brother’s grave doing stupid s###, man, y’all done threw his flowers away. Everybody got flowers up there. Why the hell y’all just go to my brother’s grave and throw flowers away?” Lil Gotit said in a video posted to his Instagram Story.
He continued, “It’s weird. I hope your stupid-ass dies. You’re playing with the dead. Y’all n####-ass just burnt. Atlanta’s so damn fried. How the hell y’all keep messing with the dead? Hope Keed get on y’all stupid ass.”
Lil Gotit then asked his followers if they knew how to install spy cameras. The Atlanta-born rapper/singer also said, “I can’t wait to catch a n####’s ass. His ass is toasted if I catch his ass, whoever’s doing it, n#### or a b####.”
This was not the first time Lil Gotit delivered a public service announcement about his late brother’s final resting place. Last year, he issued a similar warning to vandals allegedly disturbing Lil Keed’s tomb.
“Whoever going to [Lil Keed’s] grave tryna unscrew him out the wall and stuff when I catch u it ain’t gone be nan nice so I hope u see this message!!!!” Lil GotIt posted at the time.
Before his passing, Lil Keed released projects such as Keed Talk to ‘Em, Long Live Mexico and Trapped on Cleveland 3. The posthumousKeed Talk To ‘Em 2 arrived earlier this year with features by Lil Gotit, Big Sean, Offset, Young Thug and more.
Dee-1’s critique of certain recording artists turned into a month-long back-and-forth. The New Orleans-bred musician/educator further addressed the situation in his new “Lines Drawn” song.
“I did this song as a response to the industry being so shaken by me drawing a line in the sand and saying that we need some accountability for the messages we’re glorifying inside Hip-Hop,” Dee-1 explained.
The 34-year-old social activist, born David Augustine, continued, “This is part one, there’s more on the way. A shift is happening from a genre and cultural perspective.”
Tufts University student Jalen Hill filmed the official “Lines Drawn” music video. Hill enrolled in Dee-1’s “The Intersection of Hip Hop and Social Change” course at the institution.
Dee-1 made headlines in October following an appearance on Sway In The Morning. At one point in the interview, the UNOalbum creator called out three of his fellow rappers, specifically Meek Mill.
“Jim Jones, you can do better, brother. I love you too much to not be honest with you. Rick Ross, you can do better, brother. Meek Mill, you can do better, brother,” Dee-1 stated.
He also said, “I love you too much to not be honest with you. Are you the face of prison reform? Or are you sitting here on your new song with Ross talking about getting somebody murked and shot at the red light?”
Meek Mill, Rick Ross and Jim Jones each responded to Dee-1’s criticism. In addition, Benny The Butcher jumped into the conversation after Dee called out Hip-Hop culture for glorifying “coke rappers.”
Yung Gwapa is back with a vengeance ahead of his forthcoming debut album, due to be released in the first quarter of 2024. He took 36 months off to regain motivation for music while launching his highly touted clothing line,
RICHIGH @richighthebrand. With the excitement of his new clothing line, he welcomed a new child into the world that he unfortunately could not connect with due to issues with the child’s mother.
The multi-faceted entrepreneur consistently hustles. His ambition has helped him start a personal gym that helps him remain in shape to keep his lyrical prowess intact. His recent track, “Lose Yourself Freestyle,” comes via a fiery The Bus Stop Performance.
His new album, IDOL OF THE TRENCHES, will be his most personal work. He went with his in-house producers GAMBLE BEATS & TIM MAY; they did 11/13 tracks on the album. There will be no features, but Gwapa is still a respected artist executive, which can be seen from the growth of his artist, GSambo. His success in Virginia and beyond is a testament to their hard work and knowledge as a business person. Watch the new freestyle here below!
Boosie Badazz claims his attempts to settle a dispute with Rod Wave over the use of his lyrics failed—and now he’s plowing ahead with a lawsuit.
Boosie threatened legal action last month, but Wave said they could avoid a lawsuit if the Baton Rouge native gave him “a real number.” However, in an Instagram Live Thursday (November 30), Boosie claims he and Rod Wave got on the phone to negotiate but failed to reach an agreement.
“I told dude, ‘Give me two hundred thousand and 25 percent of the record going forward and I’m not gone sue you or nothing bro,’” Boosie said of his conversation with Wave.
He explained that he thought the deal was fair as Wave already profited from the song and said the beef “made people choose sides in the industry,” which further cost him.
“This dude thought I was gone tell him two million,” Boosie added. Nonetheless, he claims Wave tried to bargain him down, offering to “meet you halfway with one fifty.”
Boosie refused to budge, telling Wave, “I got to get the 200,” adding, ” I’m already spending 30 with my lawyer to sue you. I tried to work with that dude. Now when the suit come, you gone pay me for emotional damages, Instagram… everything.”
Earlier this week, Boosie revealed his threats to sue Rod Wave and other artists has earned him a newfound respect in the music industry.
“What I did was a big step for me,” Boosie said on Instagram Live. “Now, people are respecting me. Now, the industry respecting me as a businessman … People calling me like, ‘Boosie, man, I’m trying to do this.’ Man, let’s do it. I be happy as a m###########.”
The Harris family has made headlines over the past few days, and Tiny has had enough of her family being used for “clickbait.”
Tiny took to Instagram Thursday (November 30) to shut down a rumor she claimed was “the biggest b####### ever,” sharing a post alleging T.I. is not the biological father of their 19-year-old son King Harris.
“No disrespect but I don’t even know Bimmy like that!” she said of the man at the center of the speculation. “I was just reminded of who he was. Quit playing with us for click bait b####!!”
She followed up with a few posts on X writing, “A lie don’t care who tell it,” before adding, “Quit playing with my family for clickbait! I’ve had about enough!”
Tiny also dismissed a fan’s suggestion that the family is providing the content. “No,’ she replied. “They’ve taken an honest family moment and added all type of b####### onto it, as they always do to get views on their lackluster platforms.”
Meanwhile, earlier this week, T.I. confronted an Atlanta club promoter who seemingly tried to capitalize off the recent Harris family controversy by using an image of the rapper and his son King on an event flyer.
Footage from the incident shows T.I. chastising the venue’s employees.
“No money, no beers, no partying, no sections. No nothing. You putting me and mine on a muthafuckin flyer, give me everything,” T.I. yelled. “If you can’t, don’t play with me. I don’t know if y’all from here but don’t play with me, because it’s my muthafuckin city.”
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Beyoncé has blessed fans with a brand new single, and Queen Bey is back in her rap bag on “My House.”
As one of the few artists able to drop new music with no rollout, Beyoncé shared the surprise new song at midnight Friday (December 1). Stream “My House” at the end of the page.
Meanwhile, just hours before sharing the new single Beyoncé was hitting the red carpet in London for the star-studded London premiere of her Renaissance tour film. The star of the movie was in momma mode while posing for photographers with her 11-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.
Beyonce’s mom, Tina Knowles, shared a sweet moment from the premiere on Instagram. The clip shows Bey becoming concerned after realizing Blue was struggling to stay warm.
“Are you cold?” she asked, rubbing her daughter’s arm. Blue Ivy confirmed she was but continued posing. However, her mom paused before dashing off, presumably to find a coat for Blue.
“This has me in tears right now,” Tina Knowles wrote in the caption. “To the fans that are there uplifting this beautiful talented 11 year old I thank you I appreciate you.”
Blue Ivy became one of the main attractions on Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour after making her debut in Paris in May. She surprised fans with her fancy choreography on her mother’s song “My Power.”
“She told me she was ready to perform, and I told her no,” Beyoncé said in the movie. She also shared that Blue read comments criticizing her dancing. Instead of feeling demoralized, the pre-teen was motivated “to put in the work and train even harder for future stops.”
Blue Ivy became a regular fixture on the tour, with her confidence increasing at every stop.
