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Nicki Minaj’s Old Lil Twist Lyrics Resurface, Meek Mill Tweet Adds Big Twist

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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So, Nicki Minaj is back at it all up in our rumor section. The Internet is a crazy place because they will dig up something you did 15 years ago and bring it straight to the forefront. And that’s exactly what they did!

Yeah… this is one of those moments where time, context, and the internet collide in the messiest way possible.

First, you’re absolutely right about how ruthless the internet is. Nothing ever really disappears. An old, largely forgotten record like Lil Twist’s “Old Enough” suddenly gets pulled into the present and judged through today’s social and cultural lens. But this is a thing. Back when that song dropped, shock was the norm and Young Money could do no harm. That doesn’t make the lyrics harmless, but it does explain why they barely registered as controversial at the time. Or maybe we just collectively looked the other way?

Nicki Minaj’s lines could be brushed off as rap bravado, but in the middle of ongoing conversations involving Jay-Z as a PDF? EH. Nicki’s own personal history must be taken into account. The internet loves patterns and every old artifact becomes “evidence.” Is it fair? Not always. Is it predictable? Absolutely. She did it to Jay, with many inaccuracies around timing and age. So, she is fair game too.

On to the next…

Can we talk about the Barb situation? Nicki might have ended the Barb community…at least a centralized Barb community. This feels like damage control. Large fan bases are hard to manage, especially when internal fractures start turning public. Between her comments about LGBTQ+ communities, her alignment with Donald Trump, and her long-running controversies, the fan base stopped being a monolith. And, believe you me…she had something nobody else had: A Monolith. Shutting things down can help her feel like she has control. Isn’t that better than losing it?

Nicki has alienated her core audience, like it or not. Her repeated clashes with gay and trans fans, political signaling (she called ICE on a gay Black journalist who was arrested), and so much more.

And then there is what Meek Mill said:

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What do you think? Comment below!

Duh, Of Course Nicki Minaj Is A Moon Landing Conspiracy Believer

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Nicki Minaj just dropped her thoughts on one of history’s biggest conspiracy theories and there’s no real surprise from the MAGA maniac.

The rapper, once considered the “Queen of Rap,” told podcast host Katie Miller that she doesn’t believe humans ever made it to the moon. The conversation went down when host Katie Miller asked about conspiracy theories. Miller brought up the Apollo missions straight up.

“You know, like other conspiracy theories, did we actually land a man on the moon?” Miller asked. “No, I don’t think we landed on the moon,” Nicki Minaj said without hesitation.

When Miller double-checked, asking, “You don’t?” Minaj kept it simple: “No.”

The 43-year-old rapper didn’t elaborate on her reasoning. She just stated her position and moved on. Miller mentioned she’d asked Elon Musk the same question and he confirmed the moon landings happened.

Nicki Minaj shrugged that off because apparently, she knows more than Elon Musk and NASA itself. This places Nicki Minaj in the company of a small but vocal group of Americans who question the Apollo program.

Various polls over the years show between 6% and 20% of Americans express some doubt about the moon landings.

NASA’s Apollo 11 mission landed Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon on July 20, 1969. Armstrong took his famous first steps at 2:56 UTC on July 21. The space agency has extensive documentation, photos, video footage, and moon rock samples from six successful lunar missions between 1969 and 1972.

Scientists and space experts have repeatedly debunked moon landing conspiracy theories.

The evidence for the Apollo missions includes thousands of photos, hours of video, radio transmissions tracked by multiple countries, retroreflectors left on the lunar surface that scientists still use today, and 842 pounds of moon rocks studied by researchers worldwide.

Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium, has addressed moon landing deniers multiple times. He points to the technological impossibility of faking the footage using 1960s special effects.

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has photographed Apollo landing sites from orbit, showing equipment and tracks left by astronauts. Independent space agencies from Russia, China, Japan, and India have confirmed evidence of the Apollo missions through their own lunar observations.

Nicki Minaj’s moon landing comments came during the same podcast where she explained her support for Donald Trump. She said watching Trump get “bullied” reminded her of her own experiences in the music industry.

“When I saw how he was being treated over and over and over, I just couldn’t handle it,” she said on the podcast. “I felt that…a lot of that bullying, and the smear campaigns and all of the lying, I felt that that had been done to me for so many years.”

The rapper appeared at Trump’s Treasury Department event in Washington, D.C. on January 28. She held hands with the president on stage and called herself his “No. 1 fan.”

The full Katie Miller podcast episode aired February 3 at 6 P.M. Eastern on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble and X.

West Coast Heat Meets Italian Roots in 310babii and Everytable’s Fire Shrimp Pasta

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Uncategorized
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Photo Credited to: Ryan Tanaka

The alliance between 310babii and Everytable is a collaboration built from scratch, thought through from the pan up, as the artist himself insists, and executed with real culinary intention. There is exchange and active participation, trial and error, and a conscious decision about which flavors represent home.

From a clear idea, translating a cultural identity into a dish you can eat any day of the week, without costumes or gimmicks.

The starting point is compelling, taking a classic Italian structure—spaghetti marinara with shrimp and submitting it to the logic of the neighborhood. The result doesn’t aim for gratuitous sophistication but for balance. The roasted garlic doesn’t dominate; it rounds everything out. The blend of Italian hot peppers and roasted garlic purée creates a progressive intensity, the kind that hits the palate first and lingers in memory.

The presence of Timothy Reardon, Everytable’s Vice President of Culinary and a Michelin-trained chef, is felt in the dish’s technical restraint. Everything is where it should be. The shrimp stays juicy, the sauce keeps its precise acidity, and the pasta doesn’t get lost under the weight of the concept. But the most interesting moment comes at the end with a topping of rustic basil breadcrumbs. That crunch, insisted upon by 310babii, works more as a cultural gesture than a purely gastronomic one. It’s a direct reference to 310babii’s West Coast comfort food.

In that sense, the Fire Shrimp Pasta speaks more to Inglewood than to Italy. The dish doesn’t try to be universal or neutral. It has character, it has origin, and it carries a sense of local pride that feels authentic. It’s no coincidence that the artist himself talks about seeing it “on the shelf in his own neighborhood.” This isn’t an aspirational product; it’s a dish meant to circulate, to be available, to be part of everyday life.

Here, Everytable reinforces its narrative of food justice without falling into empty rhetoric. The idea of offering fresh, scratch-cooked food adapted to each community becomes tangible when the menu reflects the people who live there. This collaboration doesn’t just add visibility; it adds coherence.

Lil Jon’s Son Vanishes, Police Issue Missing Persons Alert

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Lil Jon faces every parent’s worst nightmare right now. His son, DJ Young Slade, vanished from his Milton, Georgia, home on Monday morning.

The Milton Police Department put out a missing persons alert on Tuesday for 28-year-old Nathan Murray Smith. That’s Young Slade’s real name. Police say he ran out of his house on foot around 6 A.M. and hasn’t been seen since.

The details paint a scary picture. Smith left without his phone, possibly without clothes, and carrying no personal belongings. Police describe him as 5’9″, 150 pounds with short black hair and a lip tattoo on his right collarbone.

Authorities stress Smith may be disoriented and could need help. That’s the kind of language that makes families hold their breath.

According to Rough Draft Atlanta, police were spotted searching Mayfield Lake, which sits right along Baldwin Drive, where Smith lives. The lake search suggests they’re covering all possibilities in this case.

Young Slade has been working to follow his Grammy-winning father’s path in music. That father-son bond makes this situation even more heartbreaking.

Smith’s disappearance has all the signs of someone in crisis. Running out without belongings, possibly without clothes, in February weather creates serious concerns.

Milton sits in Georgia’s Fulton County, known for its affluent neighborhoods and family communities. It’s not the kind of place where people just vanish without explanation.

The timing adds another layer of worry. Early morning departures often signal mental health emergencies or other serious situations requiring immediate help.

Police haven’t released details about what led to Smith leaving his home. They’re focusing on finding him safely and getting him the help he might need.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Milton Police Department immediately. Even small details could make the difference in bringing Young Slade home safely.

Olivia Dean Claimed Grammy’s Best New Artist Honors & Praise From Jimmy Jam

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Exclusives
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Olivia Dean stood at the center of the Grammy Awards Sunday not just as a winner but as a reminder of how new artists continue to reset the emotional temperature of popular music.

The British singer-songwriter claimed best new artist in a year crowded with viral hits and algorithm-driven success stories, yet her victory leaned on something quieter and more enduring.

Known for a soulful voice and a timeless approach to songwriting, the U.K.-born songstress emerged as a symbol patience and intention.

Her acceptance speech underscored that theme with a tinge of politics.

“I want to say I’m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant,” Dean said. “I’m a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”

As she spoke, several celebrities in the audience wore pins protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, giving her words added weight in a room grappling with politics and culture.

Dean’s win followed a breakout year fueled by her romantic sophomore album The Art of Loving, a project that stressed intimacy and classic pop. Tracks such as “Man I Need,” “A Couple Minutes” and “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” establish her as a vocalist willing to slow things down.

The album’s warm reception positioned her as part of a newer wave of U.K.-born artists redefining modern pop through soul and restraint.

Her impact has not gone unnoticed by industry veterans.

Legendary producer Jimmy Jam recently singled Dean out while discussing the strength of emerging talent.

“My favorite new artist is Olivia Dean from the UK. I absolutely love her. She’s amazing. There’s a lot of great stuff out there. I have a playlist that I keep during the year and I was probably about 50 songs on it right now from things in 2025 that I discovered that I thought were absolutely amazing,” Jam said.

The endorsement from one half of the iconic Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis duo speaks to a larger point about the current moment in music. While technology has accelerated discovery and creation, the artists who endure are those who can balance innovation with emotional depth.

Dean’s meteoric rise suggests that new voices can still thrive by honoring craft rather than trolling, gimmicks or capitulating to algorithms.

In winning best new artist, Dean topped Katseye, The Marías, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren and Lola Young, all of which have remarkable potential to be greats.

She now joins a long and varied list of past recipients that includes the Beatles, Mariah Carey, Adele, Dua Lipa and Chance the Rapper. Lauryn Hill, a favorite of Dean’s parents and the inspiration for her middle name, won the same award in 1999.

The lineage and the moment point to the enduring, oftentimes disruptive power of new artists. Dean’s Grammy is a signal to the industry that authenticity, heritage and thoughtful songwriting still have a place in the music industry.

Gervonta Davis A Wanted Man Again, In Maryland

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Gervonta Davis got slapped with another arrest warrant. This time it’s coming from Baltimore.

Judge Althea Handy issued the warrant because Davis broke his probation rules. The boxer was already on probation for a 2020 hit-and-run that hurt four people. This comes just one week after cops arrested him in Miami.

He was hiding from police for two weeks before U.S. Marshals found him.

The Miami case involves his ex-girlfriend Courtney Rossel. She says he attacked her at a strip club in October, where she worked as a VIP server. Davis got charged with battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping in Florida.

He posted an $8,500 bond and got released the same day. Now Maryland wants him, too. The 31-year-old boxer violated his probation by refusing to surrender to authorities in Florida getting arrested in another state.

His lawyer Hunter Pruette wants the judge to cancel the warrant. He filed papers asking for a summons instead of an arrest. The attorney says arresting Davis in Maryland would mess up his Florida case. It would make it harder for him to attend court hearings.

Davis has been in legal trouble before with this same judge. She sentenced him to 90 days of house arrest and three years of probation for the 2020 crash.

But Handy got mad when she found out he was doing house arrest at fancy places. Davis was staying at a Four Seasons Hotel and a $3.4 million penthouse instead of his regular home.

The judge threw him in jail for 44 days after that. Davis called her “crazy” on Instagram Live from behind bars.

“She locked me up because basically I bought a property,” he said in the video.

While he was locked up, three people broke into his Florida mansion. They stole five luxury cars plus clothes and electronics worth about $2 million total.

Davis got out of jail and went back on probation. The judge even let him go to the 2024 Paris Olympics to help Team USA’s boxing team. But she said no when he wanted to fly to Tokyo for his 30th birthday party.

Last year, Handy almost sent him back to jail again. Davis got caught eating dinner in Baltimore without permission to travel from Florida.

“I don’t like sending anyone to jail, sir. I really don’t,” the judge told him then. “But you need to wake up.”

The undefeated boxer grew up in West Baltimore. He has a 30-0-1 record and was the WBA lightweight champion.

Kanye West Sparks Health Concerns After Rare 2026 Outing

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: AHHplus
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Kanye West has fans worried about health and the optics support their concern.

This is a slow burn, but a January 2026 appearance in Los Angeles reignited concerns tied to both his physical look and other matters that followed him out of 2025.

Ye was spotted with wife Bianca Censori during a low key movie screening, and eyewitnesses did not mince words. By the way, somebody said the video below was after a long performance. Nevertheless, several accounts described him as noticeably bloated and moving with a sluggish energy. Most recently, Ye has largely kept himself out of public view. When one of the most photographed artists on Earth goes quiet and then pops up looking different, the internet is going to do what the internet does.

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What do you think? Looks like himself to me, but slower.

According to Yahoo, sources close to the situation have downplayed any emergency. The streets are saying other stuff. They are saying that his meds might be back and taking a toll on his look and vibe. Also, extensive travel, food choices, and even colder weather is adding to a puffier look. In other words, life happened. Maybe. This is not the first time we have judged Kanye on his looks.

Still, this feels heavier. Remember this?

Yeah, mental health.

On January 26, 2026, he published an open letter in The Wall Street Journal titled “To Those I’ve Hurt.” He confronted the damage left behind by his actions in 2025. He said he had a four month long manic episode fueled by psychosis and paranoia. He also said he “gravitated toward the most destructive symbol” and sold merchandise featuring a s#######. Man.

He also revealed that he lives with bipolar disorder type 1 and disclosed a previously undiagnosed brain injury from his infamous 2002 car accident. I’d love to talk to him. I wonder what accountability looks like when the person has mental issues?

So now here we are.

A quieter, puffier Ye…do we judge, worry, forgive, watch…or all of the above.

Tell me in the comments.

Jay-Z/Harvey Weinstein Footage Explodes After Epstein Files Drop

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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A 2017 video of Harvey Weinstein protecting Jay-Z from tough questions went viral on social media this week. The footage gained millions of views after the Department of Justice dropped over three million Epstein files on January 30.

The clip shows Democracy Now reporter Amy Goodman trying to ask Jay-Z about Donald Trump and mass incarceration. Weinstein quickly jumps in to shut down the interview.

“All right, guys, that’s enough. Let’s go,” Weinstein says in the footage. “You know what? This is a labor of love for Jay. And as a result, he’s my friend. We’re here to talk about that and nothing else.”

The video was filmed at a January 2017 Sundance panel for Jay-Z’s documentary series Time: The Kalief Browder Story. The six-part series focused on the tragic story of Kalief Browder, a teen who spent three years at Rikers Island without trial.

Jay-Z looks visibly uncomfortable as Weinstein takes control of the situation. When Goodman tries to ask about mass incarceration again, Weinstein cuts her off completely.

“We’ve done it. We’ve done it. Thanks, guys. Thanks,” he says, ending the interview.

The footage went viral because Jay-Z’s name appeared in the latest release of Epstein files. An unverified 2019 FBI tip alleged that Weinstein sexually assaulted a woman at Jeffrey Epstein’s Florida mansion in 1996 with Jay-Z present.

The FBI document clearly states the claim was unsubstantiated. No charges were filed against Jay-Z, and no evidence supports the allegation. Legal experts stress that FBI tip line entries are raw, unverified reports from the public.

But the timing couldn’t be worse for Jay-Z.

Nicki Minaj has spent the past week making crazy accusations against him on social media. She called him a “ritualist” and “pedophile” in a series of posts that went viral.

Minaj’s attacks started after Trevor Noah made jokes about her at the 2026 Grammys. She responded by targeting Noah, Jay-Z and Roc Nation in a social media rampage.

The rapper accused Jay-Z of being involved in satanic rituals and child abuse. She provided no evidence for these claims, which appear to be connected to conspiracy theories circulating online.

Fans are now dissecting every interaction between Weinstein and Jay-Z in the 2017 footage.

50 Cent has already hinted at making a documentary about Jay-Z’s alleged connections to Epstein. He previously produced Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which examined allegations against Diddy.

The Epstein files mention several other celebrities, including Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Diana Ross, Chris Tucker, and Courtney Love. None of these mentions resulted in criminal charges or evidence of wrongdoing.

Jay-Z has not publicly responded to the viral footage or the recent allegations from Nicki Minaj and social media users.

50 Cent Clowns “Dumb Ass” Floyd Mayweather Over “Stolen” $340M

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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50 Cent wasted no time trolling Floyd Mayweather after the boxer filed his massive lawsuit against Showtime. The Queens rapper jumped on social media with his signature mockery when Floyd claimed the network helped steal $340 million from his career.

Floyd’s legal team says Showtime and former executive Stephen Espinoza worked with advisor Al Haymon to divert his fight earnings.

The undefeated boxer claims his biggest paydays from fights against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor went straight into accounts controlled by Haymon instead of his own pockets.

But 50 Cent saw this as another chance to roast his longtime rival. The rapper posted his brutal response to Floyd’s financial troubles with zero sympathy.

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“Oh no don’t cry now champ they beat you out of $320 milion, you dumb ass told you let me read the contracts now lace up, You gotta look good fighting Mike. then maybe we can get Bud to beat your ass for Some big money,” 50 Cent wrote.

The comment hits Floyd where it hurts most.

50 has spent years questioning Mayweather’s ability to read contracts and handle his own business. Now Floyd’s lawsuit basically admits he didn’t know where his money was going for over a decade.

Floyd built his entire brand around flashing cash and luxury items. He posted videos counting million-dollar stacks on private jets. His Instagram showed off $6.4 million worth of watches and exotic car collections.

Money Mayweather made wealth his calling card. But the lawsuit tells a different story.

Floyd claims Haymon misappropriated his earnings while working as his advisor. When his new management team asked Showtime for financial records, the network said the books were “lost in a flood.”

The convenient excuse raised serious questions about Showtime’s role in the alleged scheme.

50 Cent’s response also references Floyd’s potential fight with Mike Tyson. The rapper suggests Floyd needs to “look good” against the heavyweight legend before facing Terence Crawford for “big money.”

This continues the pattern of 50 trolling Floyd’s every move.ffff

The rapper once challenged Mayweather to read a page from Harry Potter for charity. He consistently questioned whether Floyd’s money displays were real or fake.

Mayweather seeks the full $340 million plus punitive damages from Showtime. He’s suing for breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy to commit fraud, conversion, and unjust enrichment.f

Mystikal Trial Secrecy: Judge Orders Media Silence Before March Trial

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Mystikal faces his biggest legal battle yet, with limited public information available as the New Orleans rapper’s upcoming rape trial stays shrouded in secrecy thanks to a gag order.

The rap star appeared in Ascension Parish court on January 21. His defense team requested a gag order that now covers both the prosecution and the defense attorneys. The judge approved the request.

A gag order prevents lawyers, witnesses and court officials from discussing case details with the media or the public. This legal tool keeps sensitive information from influencing potential jurors before trial.

The 51-year-old rapper has been sitting in Ascension Parish Jail without bond since his July 2022 arrest on first-degree rape charges.

Mystikal’s current charges include domestic abuse by strangulation, simple robbery, false imprisonment and multiple drug possession counts. The alleged incident happened at his Prairieville home on July 30, 2022.

The victim claimed she was attacked during a dispute over money. She claimed Mystikal was high out of his mind when he punched, choked and pulled out her hair before forcing her to pray with him to “remove bad spirits,” eventually raping her.

He pleaded not guilty to all charges. His attorney, Tiffany Myles Crosby, took over the case and requested delays to review evidence.

This marks Tyler’s third major legal battle involving sexual assault allegations. He served six years in prison from 2004 to 2010 after pleading guilty to sexual battery.

The earlier case involved a hairstylist who accused Tyler and two bodyguards of forcing her to perform oral sex. She claimed they threatened to report her for allegedly stealing $80,000 worth of checks.

Tyler became a registered sex offender after his release in 2010. He returned to jail briefly in 2012 for violating probation on a domestic abuse charge.

Another rape case emerged in 2018 when Tyler faced first-degree rape and kidnapping charges. He spent 18 months in jail before prosecutors dropped those charges in December 2020 due to insufficient evidence.

The Shake Ya Ass rapper built his career with No Limit Records in the ’90s. He earned three Grammy nominations during his peak years.

Judge Steven Tureau will oversee Tyler’s trial scheduled for March 30, 2026. Tyler has a motion hearing set for March 17, 2026.

If convicted on the first-degree rape charge, Tyler faces life in prison without parole under Louisiana’s mandatory sentencing laws.

PharmaBro Sues RZA, Says He’s Supposed To Own Album Until He’s 120-Years-Old

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Martin Shkreli just threw a legal curveball at the people who bought Wu-Tang Clan’s one-of-a-kind album.

The former pharma exec filed a countersuit Monday night in Brooklyn federal court. He’s going after PleasrDAO, the digital art collective that paid $4 million for Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.

But he’s also targeting Wu-Tang’s RZA and producer Cilvaringz.

Shkreli claims he still owns 50% of the album’s copyrights. His argument? The original 2015 contract states that his copyright stake reverts to him in 2103. That’s when he’d be 120 years old.

“The defendants violated his rights when PleasrDAO paid RZA and Cilvaringz $750,000 for that stake,” Shkreli’s legal team wrote. They say RZA and Cilvaringz basically sold “a total of 150% of the copyrights.”

That math doesn’t add up if Shkreli really owns half. PleasrDAO’s lawyer Steven Cooper isn’t buying it.

“Mr. Shkreli’s approach throughout has been to distract and delay with actions that the court has consistently and strenuously rejected,” Cooper said in an email to The Daily Record. “These counterclaims will meet the same fate.”

This whole saga started when PleasrDAO sued Shkreli in June 2024. They accused him of keeping copies of the album and livestreaming parts of it to his followers.

The collective said he violated his 2015 sale contract by doing that.

Shkreli originally bought the album for $1.5 million in 2015. But he had to give it up in 2017 after his conviction for defrauding hedge fund investors and scheming to defraud investors in his drugmaker Retrophin.

The government sold the album to PleasrDAO for about $4 million in 2021.

Last September, U.S. District Judge Pamela Chen allowed PleasrDAO’s lawsuit to proceed. She said the album’s value comes from the collective’s “ability to exploit its exclusivity to create an ‘experience’ that its competitors cannot.”

But now Shkreli is fighting back. He wants unspecified damages and profits from RZA, Cilvaringz, and PleasrDAO.

Shkreli became known as “Pharma Bro” in 2015 when he jacked up the price of the life-saving drug Daraprim from $17.50 to $750 per tablet overnight.

He was released from prison early in 2022 and is banned from the pharmaceutical industry.

Freddie Gibbs Is Giving Away His First Grammy – To A Casino

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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It was fate. Freddie Gibbs was walking his dogs in Los Angeles when his phone started blowing up. The Gary, Indiana, rapper had just won his first Grammy for the song “Mutt Remix.”

“I was just like, oh, man, we got it,” Gibbs said in a FOX 32 Chicago interview.

The 41-year-old rapper won the Grammy for Best R&B Album as a featured artist on Leon Thomas‘ “Mutt.” His 54-second verse on the “Mutt (Remix)” helped secure the victory.

Gibbs becomes the first rapper from Gary to win a Grammy. He joins Michael and Janet Jackson as Grammy winners from the Steel City.

“It was an honor and a pleasure to, you know, be on that song with Leon. I’ve been working with Leon since, I want to say, like the better part of like 2014,” Gibbs explained.

The track was already climbing the Billboard Hot 100 when Gibbs jumped on the remix. His contribution pushed it even higher.

Leon Thomas’ Mutt made history as the first sophomore album by a solo male artist to win Best R&B Album since D’Angelo’s Voodoo. The project also earned Thomas five other Grammy nominations.

The rapper has been grinding for 15 years. He received previous Grammy nominations but never won until now. Gibbs plans to donate his Grammy trophy to Gary’s Hard Rock Casino.

Mayor Eddie Melton says details for the display are still being worked out. Despite his fame and rising status, Gibbs wants to build a farm right in his hometown.

“It’s a real blue collar, family knit town, you know what I mean?” Gibbs explained. “A lot of us, a lot of our families came from like, you know, Mississippi, Alabama, like down south…I think, you know, if anything, you know, Gary gave me a definitely a blue collar mentality that, you know, that’s carried me through the industry.”

The Grammy win caps off a busy period for the rapper and actor. He’s been balancing music with his growing film career while maintaining his connection to Gary.

Gibbs says his Grammy trophy will have a permanent home at Gary’s Hard Rock Casino, giving the city another piece of music history to celebrate.

The Copyright Value in Music Is at an All-Time High, and So Are Claims

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music News
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Why rights are booming, claims are surging, and “royalty-free” is winning.

Across the music industry, the money flowing through copyright and licensing is reaching record levels. Global recorded-music trade revenues reached $29.6B in 2024, the latest full-year global figure available. Collecting societies reported €13.97B in global royalty collections in 2024, with digital passing €5B for the first time. Meanwhile, global streaming volume continues to expand, reaching 5.1 trillion streams in 2025.

Why Royalties Are Hitting Records
Music isn’t just monetized when people press play anymore. It’s monetized when people use it. 

Ten years ago, music money mostly meant streams, downloads, radio, and a few big sync deals. Today, music lives inside digital workflows where it’s used constantly: a TikTok with a hook, a YouTube intro, a podcast bed, a Shopify ad, a fitness app video, a game stream, an Instagram Reel, a template in an editing app. Each of those uses is a licensable event.

Paid streaming also raised the floor through recurring subscription revenue: Spotify Premium, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, etcetera. Subscriptions run every month, which makes rights income more always-on instead of seasonal or hit-dependent.

And because more of this usage happens on digital platforms, it’s easier to measure and enforce at scale. That’s what CISAC—the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (the global umbrella for royalty-collecting societies)—is really saying with its digital milestone of passing €5B in annual digital collections for the first time.

It’s a sign that digital has become the primary rail for royalty capture. Until recently, TV & radio (broadcast) was the biggest royalty stream; digital only took the number 1 spot in 2022, then widened the lead year by year.

Why Claims Are Exploding
When royalties move onto digital rails, more usage becomes measurable. When usage becomes measurable, it becomes monetizable. And when it becomes monetizable, it becomes worth policing. That’s why attribution tightens as the royalty pool grows.

In the old world, disputes were the exception. In the digital world, disputes are part of the infrastructure. Every upload forces a payout decision: who gets paid for this use? If the ownership picture is incomplete—multiple writers, changing splits, samples, territory differences, conflicting identifiers—the system can’t wait for humans to sort it out. It defaults to automation. And automation produces claims.

The causal chain is straightforward: bigger royalty pools increase leakage risk, leakage risk drives stricter attribution, stricter attribution pushes more automated enforcement, and automated enforcement increases claims.

The creator economy accelerates all of this. Traditional licensing was built for a handful of high-value placements with long lead times: creators ship at volume, with constant uploads, endless variations, cross-posted formats, localized edits, and always-on ads. High volume doesn’t just create more usage but more edge cases. And edge cases get resolved by automatic systems, not people, which means more claims.

Additionally, in an age of AI-generated music, provenance becomes harder to prove, so copyright becomes more important as a permission layer. Expect rightsholders to enforce attribution more aggressively—with more takedowns, more claims, and less tolerance for unclear licensing.

Bigger royalty pools → higher leakage risk → stricter attribution → more automated enforcement → more claims

Why “Royalty-Free” Is Winning
Once claims become routine, creator behavior changes in a predictable direction. If ambiguity leads to muted audio, demonetization, blocked ads, or delayed launches, then the rational move is to reduce ambiguity. That’s the real demand signal behind royalty-free music. 

Royalty-free doesn’t mean copyright-free. The music is still copyrighted. The difference is that permission is packaged in advance. Instead of a platform deciding after upload whether your use is covered, royalty-free moves the decision before you publish. You’re not hoping the system interprets ownership correctly. You’re operating with a license that’s designed for the exact environments creators live in: social, ads, client work, and multi-platform distribution.

This is why royalty-free music so cleanly fits into modern workflows. The creator economy doesn’t produce one “final cut.” It produces variations. A 30-second ad becomes six versions. A YouTube video becomes Shorts. A paid campaign becomes a dozen creatives. With mainstream music, every variant increases the surface area for claims and interruptions. With royalty-free, you’re buying repeatable permission, a rights posture that scales with volume.
Once claims become a normal part of publishing, creator behavior changes in a predictable way. If ambiguity triggers interruptions—muted audio, demonetization, blocked ads—teams start optimizing for certainty. That’s why “royalty-free” is winning. It doesn’t remove copyright. It removes uncertainty. It moves permission from after upload to before upload, so the rights question is answered upfront instead of being decided by automated enforcement after the fact.

Nicki Minaj: No Problem With Trans Adults, Big Problem With Trans Kids

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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Nicki Minaj drew a clear line on transgender issues during her appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast. The rapper said she supports transgender adults but strongly opposes gender-affirming surgeries for children.

“I personally don’t have an issue with the trans part of the LGBT at all,” Nicki Minaj said during the interview that aired Monday. “I am the biggest advocate for adults being able to do whatever the heck they want to do. They’re adults. I don’t care.”

But the rapper changed her tone when discussing minors seeking gender transition procedures.

“I wouldn’t even allow my 17-year-old daughter to get breast implants,” she explained. “Most 99% of the parents would not let their 17-year-old child get breast implants. So if you wouldn’t let a child get breast implants, you’re not going to want them to have any kind of surgery because we all know the brain is not developed.”

The Queens rapper referenced suicide statistics to support her position.

“We’ve heard about 19 times more likely to commit suicide,” Nicki Minaj said. “What more do you need to know that a child is 19 times more likely to commit suicide if they have a surgery before they’re an adult?”

Her comments came during a broader discussion about California politics. Host Katie Miller asked about policies that led her to criticize Governor Gavin Newsom.

“Is it the mass amount of illegal immigration and tax dollars being spent for legally in healthcare?” Miller asked. “Is it the failure to rebuild homes in the Palisades? Is it just pro-trans ideology and pushing that on kids in schools?”

Nicki Minaj used the opportunity to attack Newsom’s political ambitions. She criticized his social media presence and presidential aspirations.

“With everything you said, but then having the audacity to be playing on Twitter, obsessed with Trump, trying to be Trump, trying to be funny when it’s not,” Nicki Minaj said. “We would never want someone like that to be our president.”

The rapper called Newsom disloyal and predicted voters would reject him.

“Americans are so big on loyalty and that just showed us all you do not have a loyal bone in your body and no one is going to vote for you,” she said.

Nicki Minaj has become increasingly vocal about political issues since supporting Donald Trump. She attended the premiere of the film Melania in Washington, D.C., last week and has criticized various Democratic politicians.

The full Katie Miller Podcast interview with Minaj was scheduled to be released at 6 P.M. ET on Monday.

Ludacris Puts Hot Sauce In His Protein Drink – It’s Weird But Effective

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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Ludacris just dropped some knowledge that’ll make you rethink your post-workout routine. The Atlanta legend puts hot sauce in his protein shakes.

Yeah, you read that right.

The Fast & Furious star shared this health secret in a recent interview with Men’s Health. When asked about his go-to dish for Frank’s RedHot, Luda didn’t mention wings or eggs.

He said protein shakes.

“I put it in my protein shakes… it helps boost metabolism,” Ludacris told the magazine.

Most people would think that sounds nasty. But Luda might be onto something big here. Science backs up his spicy shake game.

Capsaicin is the chemical that makes hot peppers burn your mouth. Research shows it can increase your metabolic rate by up to eight percent. That means you burn more calories just sitting around.

WebMD confirms capsaicin “could slightly increase metabolism, the rate at which you use energy and burn fat.” Studies have also found that it reduces appetite and makes you eat less.

The compound works by activating TRPV1 receptors in your body. These nerve channels detect heat sources and trigger thermogenesis. That’s when your body burns extra energy to cool itself down.

One study followed people who took six milligrams of capsaicinoids daily for 12 weeks. They had no major side effects and showed improved fat burning.

Luda’s been rapping about hot sauce since 2006. He dropped bars about it on “Girls Gone Wild” from his Release Therapy album: “I’m like hot sauce with extra flavor / So put it on your tongue for your mouth to savor.”

The 48-year-old rapper stays in incredible shape for his action movie roles. He works out five or six days per week and follows a strict diet plan. Adding hot sauce to protein shakes fits his commitment to staying fit.

Ludacris is starring in Frank’s RedHot’s “Eat the GOAT” Super Bowl campaign, featuring Ludacris with his Disturbing Tha Peace crew members Chingy, Shawnna, and I-20.

The commercial celebrates the label’s 25th anniversary. Luda brought his friends into the project when Frank’s offered extra roles in the ad.

The rapper’s been filming commercials for 20 years. He’s appeared in 32 different ads throughout his career. His natural charisma translates perfectly to marketing campaigns.

Ludacris confirmed Fast X: Part 2 details remain top secret. He told fans to follow his Instagram for behind-the-scenes content from the movie set.

Iranian Rapper Meraj Tehrani Begs Trump for Help Against As Jets Shoot Down Drone

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Meraj Tehrani has a message for Donald Trump. The Iranian rapper wants the US president to help his people overthrow their government.

Tehrani was in Tehran on business when protests erupted across Iran in early January. He watched security forces open fire on demonstrators. Thousands died in the streets.

“Without outside help, we would never win,” Meraj Tehrani said in a video from London. “They would keep killing people.”

The London-based musician documented his escape from Iran. He filmed himself fleeing the country after witnessing the government’s deadly response to nationwide demonstrations.

Activists say at least 6,126 people died during Iran’s crackdown on protesters.

The Human Rights Activists News Agency verified each death through contacts inside Iran. The group counted 5,777 protesters, 214 government forces, 86 children and 49 civilians among the dead.

Iran’s government claims only 3,117 people died. Officials labeled many victims as “terrorists.”

Tehrani escaped to Turkey before reaching London. He now uses social media to document what happened in Iran. The rapper has more than 50,000 followers online.

“Just people are killed,” Tehrani said in an emotional video. “We are upset. We are angry that whole world is just closing their eyes and they’re not doing anything about it.”

The protests began on December 28 when Iran’s currency collapsed. Demonstrations spread quickly across the country. Security forces responded with live ammunition.

Tehrani believes most of his followers live inside Iran, where rap music is banned. He says the Iranian people are united against the Islamic Republic after 47 years of rule.

“We are united. Iranian people are united after 47 years,” Tehrani said. “We are tired of these Islamic radicals. We’re going to pass that. It’s finished. Those days are gone. Their time is finished.”

Tehrani now joins other exiled Iranians protesting in London. They want to pressure the UK government and hope America will intervene.

“I believe Mr. President Trump, he will do something,” Tehrani said. “He is a man of his word and I’m begging him to do something today, not tomorrow. Today.”

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East this week. The ship gives America the ability to strike Iran if Trump decides to act.

Tehrani hopes to return to Iran with his young family someday. But protesters in his home country have fallen silent after the regime’s violent response.

“One day, he hopes to move his young family back to Iran,” according to reports about the rapper. “But while the protesters in his home country have now fallen silent after the crackdown of the regime, he is determined to continue to be their voice.”

The rapper continues making music with political messages. He believes his art can help keep the resistance alive in London.

Trump has threatened military action against Iran over the killing of peaceful protesters. Iranian officials warn that any attack would drag the entire Middle East into war.

Tehrani says he won’t stop speaking out until his country is free from the Islamic Republic’s control.

Blueface Fires Back At NLE Choppa With Homophobic Taunts As Feud Gets Weird

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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Blueface went straight for the throat after NLE Choppa took shots at him on “Shotta Flow 8.” The West Coast rapper posted on Instagram with a message that crossed every line.

“I cant beef wit no man getting his booty ate somebody get the baby oil we finna play with his nipples,” Blueface wrote.

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Choppa dropped the diss track earlier this month on his latest track. He rapped “Who want the smoke/You come and you dead/Lil bro Crip/But he see red.”

The bars clearly targeted Blueface’s gang affiliation.

Blueface was heated because he didn’t stop at social media posts. The rapper jumped on Instagram Live to roast Choppa even harder. He called his rival “cute” and said he wants to stay relevant by going after bigger names.

The livestream got wild when Blueface brought out Choppa’s child’s mother. They watched the diss track together and laughed at the Memphis rapper’s attempts to start drama.

“This n#### really thought he did something,” Blueface said during the stream. He promised to drop his own response track soon.

Choppa fired back with his own video response.

“Y’all talking about Chop having an identity crisis. Have y’all seen this n##### face?_” he said. “_This b#### got every brand in the world on his motherfcking face.”

The Memphis rapper didn’t hold back his criticism.

“You wake up every day and wanna learn how to be the best gangbanger. You’re pitiful, sir,” Choppa continued.

This beef goes back years between the two rappers. They tried to set up a boxing match in 2024, but it never happened. Blueface claimed Choppa backed out because he got scared.

The boxing idea came up again after this latest exchange. Blueface challenged Choppa to settle their issues in the ring instead of just talking online.

Both rappers have other beefs going on right now. Choppa recently traded shots with NBA YoungBoy, while Blueface has been going at Soulja Boy.

EXCLUSIVE: Kanye Forced Into Zoom Deposition With Criminal Manne & It Could Go Off The Rails

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Exclusives
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Kanye West is heading back to the deposition hot seat. The Chicago rapper must face questioning on February 26 over claims he jacked samples from Memphis legends Criminal Manne and DJ Squeeky.

The two-hour Zoom session stems from a copyright lawsuit filed by Criminal Manne, DJ Squeeky and Kilo G’s estate. They say Ye lifted their vocals from “Drank a Yak (Part 2)” for his Vultures 1 track “F## Sumn.”

Criminal Manne claims that’s his voice at the start of Ye’s song. “Smokin’ on a junt, with my n****s drinkin’ O.E.,” he raps on the original track. Kilo G’s vocals also appear later with “Stop off at the liquor store, get your yak, then we headed for the indo.”

The Memphis rappers tried to work out sample clearances through Alien Music Services back in March. But talks stalled in June after Yeezy experienced a mass employee exodus.

Now they’re claiming Ye is stringing them along without payment.

This deposition could turn into another circus act. Ye has a history of going completely off-script during legal questioning. His 2021 tech lawsuit deposition became legendary for all the wrong reasons.

During that MyChannel case, Ye put on a mask and told lawyers, “You don’t have the right to see my face.” He refused to reveal his location, saying, “I’m not gonna tell you! You never gonna see me again!”

When asked to describe items in his room, Ye snapped back, “Are you stupid? I don’t have time to be talking about, yeah, I got a chair in the room. You are talking to the richest Black person in the history of America.”

He also claimed he needed his phone during questioning because of his “mental genius-ness.” The entire session was a masterclass in how not to handle legal proceedings.

That wasn’t Ye’s first deposition disaster either. He’s made headlines for years with courtroom outbursts and bizarre behavior during legal questioning.

His lawyers probably have nightmares about putting him under oath.

The February 26 session will be limited to personal jurisdiction matters only. But knowing Ye’s track record, even a focused deposition could spiral into chaos.

His inability to stay on topic or follow basic legal protocols is well documented.

Ty Dolla $ign was also named in the original lawsuit, but recently settled his portion. That leaves Ye facing the music alone with Criminal Manne, DJ Squeeky and Kilo G’s estate.

The Memphis rappers want damages for the unauthorized use of their sample. They’re also seeking proper credit and compensation for their work that helped make Vultures 1 a chart-topper.

Criminal Manne and DJ Squeeky represent Memphis rap royalty from the 1990s underground scene. Their influence on Southern Hip-Hop culture runs deep, making this more than just a money grab.

Bow Wow Sets The Record Straight ON Jay-Z Comparison Chaos

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: Uncategorized
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Bow Wow just put the brakes on one of Hip-Hop’s most head-scratching debates of 2025.

The rapper sat down with Bootleg Kev to address his manager, Ray Daniels, who made a viral claim that Bow Wow was “bigger” than Jay-Z during his peak years.

And honestly, the numbers tell a pretty wild story.

“Yeah, he did say that,” Bow Wow said about Daniels’ comments. “I had a conversation with him, too. When he said that, I called him. I was like, ‘Man, what are you starting, man?'”

But let’s talk facts for a hot minute. Jay-Z sits on a $2.5 billion empire with 25 Grammy wins and 89 nominations. The man has 14 number-one albums and basically owns half the music industry through Roc Nation. His business portfolio includes everything from champagne to streaming services.

Bow Wow? Well, he’s no doubt worth millions. But he has zero Grammy wins. The comparison gets even funnier when you dig deeper.

Jay-Z sold over 140 million records worldwide and married Beyoncé. Bow Wow has sold about 10 million albums and has dated Ciair, Erica Mena and Joie Chavis.

But here’s where it gets interesting. Bow Wow actually makes a decent point about his peak popularity.

“Once he explained it, it’s like, we ain’t talking about who’s the best rapper,” Bow Wow said. “We talking about popularity contest for that time. It was a different type of wave with me. Like Mike was out, selling out arenas, selling out the Garden two times in one year.”

In 2002, while Jay-Z was building his empire, 15-year-old Bow Wow was a hot commodity and his debut album went double platinum when he was still in high school.

Bow Wow also worked with Beyoncé before Jay-Z did. In 2000, Bow Wow jumped on the So So Def remix of Destiny’s Child’s “Jumpin’ Jumpin’.” Jay-Z didn’t collaborate with Bey until 2002.

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“But at the same time, I’m like, man, we different artists,” Bow Wow added. “We make different music and come from different walks of life. It’s really, like, a weird comparison.”

But comparing these two careers is like comparing a shooting star to the sun. Bow Wow burned bright and fast as a teen sensation.

Jay-Z built a solar system that’s still expanding 30 years later. Bow Wow seems totally cool with not feeding into the drama.

“He [Ray Daniels] knew what he was doing when he did it, ’cause he knew that was going to start conversation,” Bow Wow said. “But I ain’t really feed into it like that, though. I don’t really be caring about stuff like that.”

Bow Wow hits the road with B2K in March for their first tour together in nearly 20 years.

Chrisean Rock’s Boxing Promoter Damon Feldman Talks XRumble & Celebrity Boxing

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: AHHplus
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Celebrity boxing has always lived at the crossroads of spectacle, controversy, and culture. From early novelty bouts to MTV-era experiments, the idea of famous names trading punches has often been dismissed as gimmicky. But long before influencer boxing became a billion-view ecosystem, one name kept pushing the concept forward. This guy battled against ridicule, obstacles and was ahead of his time. That name is Damon Feldman.

Based in Philadelphia, Feldman quietly built a parallel fight universe that blended pop culture, Hip-Hop energy, and real combat structure. His work with Celebrity Boxing revived a format many had written off. He went from rappers to reality stars to former champions. After the pandemic, Feldman found himself in the right place at the right time.

Now, he’s doing it again with XRumble Fighting Championships, a hybrid league designed to move beyond novelty and toward legitimacy. In a wide-ranging conversation with AllHipHop’s Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur, Feldman breaks down his journey, the future of female boxing stars, Hip-Hop beefs that should be settled with gloves, and more.

AllHipHop: Tell everybody what you’re up to now, because your boxing game has been crazy.

Damon Feldman: It’s crazy. When I first met you, I was on the grind trying to make celebrity boxing work. People didn’t really believe in it. It ended up working. Now we’re turning everything into XRumble Fighting Championships, which is a new boxing league. It’s stand-up striking with MMA gloves. No takedowns, just striking. So they battle it out, and XRumble is really an alternative to celebrity boxing.

AllHipHop: Celebrity boxing really put you on the map.

Damon Feldman: Yeah, one hundred percent. I was undefeated, 9-and-0. When my boxing career ended, I didn’t know what else to do. So I put together a celebrity boxing match here in Philly and sold it to Dick Clark Productions.

AllHipHop: Oh wow, I didn’t know that.

Damon Feldman: Yeah, only two years ago.

AllHipHop: Let’s get right into it. Tell people what you’re doing in April.

Damon Feldman: I’m really excited. We signed Chrisean Rock. She’s one of the biggest female internet personalities connected to Hip-Hop. A lot of people don’t understand she was on American Ninja Warrior and she won it. She was also one of the stars of Baddies. I watched her spar with Ryan Garcia, and we ended up talking. I connected with her manager, Kimberly Ross, and now we’re putting her fight together. She’s fighting Zenith Zion.

Chrisean is training with Gervonta Davis’ trainers, Calvin Ford and Kenny Ellis. I really think we’re going to see boxing’s next female star.

AllHipHop: Do you think you’ll be able to take it to the next level with her?

Damon Feldman: Yeah, no doubt. She has what it takes. You could see it when she was sparring Ryan Garcia. She was trying to knock his head off. You could tell something was different. She’s a nice woman, she trains hard, and she’s got star quality.

AllHipHop: She also knows how to cut through the noise on social media. AllHipHop has covered her for years.

Damon Feldman: That’s wild. When we did the signing, you would’ve thought I signed Michelle Obama. Everybody was losing it. Not many people have that.

AllHipHop: I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t bring this up. Blueface has a fight coming up too.

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Damon Feldman: Yeah, he’s fighting Swaggy P. He fought on our platform before. My brother’s bare-knuckle promotion organized a boxing match for them. There was a fight that didn’t happen because COVID messed it up.

AllHipHop: I didn’t know that. That’s interesting.

AllHipHop: You’ve done a lot of fights. What’s your favorite celebrity fight?

Damon Feldman: It has to be Lamar Odom versus Aaron Carter. Ice-T hosted it, Kid Chocolate refereed it. It was right after the pandemic. It felt like the revival of Celebrity Boxing. I was in the right place at the right time.

AllHipHop: Tell people some of the other fights you’ve put together.

Damon Feldman:
Everybody. Vanilla Ice fought Todd Bridges. William “The Refrigerator” Perry. Manute Bol. Lamar Odom. Aaron Carter. Blac Chyna. If you had your fifteen minutes of fame, you probably fought for me. Benzino fought for me. Peter Gunz fought Cisco Rosado. Rich Dollaz refereed.

AllHipHop: There was one fight I didn’t like. That virtual one.

Damon Feldman: The Roy Jones metaverse fight. Shout out to NDO Champ. We were pitched the first AI metaverse match. We tried it. It was just before its time. The fighters actually fought in the gym and it was turned into a virtual experience. It didn’t land how we wanted, but we tried.

AllHipHop: Still cool footage though.

Damon Feldman: Yeah, and we still have it.

AllHipHop: Give me your top five boxers of all time.

Damon Feldman: Mike Tyson. Floyd Mayweather. Muhammad Ali. Bernard Hopkins. Roy Jones Jr.

AllHipHop: Philly needs a Bernard Hopkins statue.

Damon Feldman: Absolutely. The Executioner. We trained together at Champs Gym in North Philly. He showed you never quit. He’s a hero.

AllHipHop: A lot of people try to do what you do.

Damon Feldman: They do. They think money will solve everything. You can’t buy experience. I have more experience in this space than probably anyone in the world. I don’t get mad. I already know how it ends.

AllHipHop: Is there anyone you still want to work with?

Damon Feldman: Shaq. I’ve been trying forever. Anything he touches turns to gold. And I want to work with you. We need to put something together.

AllHipHop: A Hip-Hop boxing series would be crazy.

Damon Feldman: Absolutely. Rappers talk tough all day. Step in the ring. Even if you lose, you gain respect. I’d love to do a Hip-Hop boxing series.

AllHipHop: Back in the day, Grandmaster Melle Mel fought Willie D.

Damon Feldman: I didn’t even know that.

AllHipHop: Any final words for the people?

Damon Feldman: If you have a dream, go after it. Don’t quit. Don’t accept no. You can achieve anything if you have heart and determination.