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Lil Yachty Says He Is A “Student Of Music’

.Lil Yachty views himself as a “student of all walks of music.”

The rapper, real name Miles McCollum, dropped his fifth studio album, Let’s Start Here, to critical acclaim in January.

The album marks a move away from his signature trap sound, and during a video interview for Billboard, Yachty explained why he wanted to move away from the “assumption” that he was a “mumble rapper or SoundCloud kid” and experiment with psychedelic rock/pop sounds.

“To be honest, I’ve always been so much more than just hip-hop. I love hip-hop with my life, of all music, I’m a student of all walks of music,” he said. “So, this album is so imperative that I got to do something that I wanted to do, that was create a body of work that I was proud of. That I appreciated and reflected me. And was something that peers and people of the world could respect me. The most important thing to me was respect.”

In addition, Yachty noted that he hopes Let’s Start Here wins him some awards.

“I want to win an award, I’ve been nominated for two Grammys (as a featured artist). But it wasn’t my stuff. Technically, I’m featured in a part of it, but it wasn’t mine. Anything would be tight and I would be appreciative – it would be cool,” the 25-year-old added.

Blac Chyna Reclaims Her Real Name & Ditches Public Persona

Blac Chyna has opened up about her decision to revert back to her birth name Angela White.

The 34-year-old told her Instagram followers earlier this week that her “name is Angela,”.and in an interview with Forbes she explained why she is bringing her real name back.

“Well, it was given to me by birth, but mostly for me, it’s getting back to myself. Because you know being in the entertainment field everybody always calls me, ‘Hey Blac Chyna, Chyna, Chyna,’ nobody ever calls me Angela. So sometimes I would kind of like forget who I am, because it’s always about the brand, brand, brand but not the person,” she shared.

However, the model and TV personality noted that this isn’t the end of Blac Chyna as she will continue to use the moniker for her public persona.

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“I think now it’s more the separation of it. Like if I’m performing and things like that, that’s Blac Chyna. But if I’m home and I’m with the kids or if I’m doing my business stuff and I’m doing deals, that’s Angela,” the mother of two revealed.

“Like how we are sitting right here and having a conversation, this is Angela. Now if we go, and we gotta get glam, hair, nails, make-up, we got costumes, that’s definitely Blac Chyna.”

As part of her image transformation, Chyna recently underwent breast and butt reduction surgeries and is currently in the process of getting her facial fillers dissolved.

Reflecting on the public’s reaction, she said, “I didn’t even think it was going to be as big as it was… Everybody has been supporting it. So I’m like OK, this gives me the courage to keep going and see how far I can go. So it makes me feel really good. I’m glad I did do it.”

Chyna also revealed that she regularly attends church and was baptized on her birthday in May last year.

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Chris Brown Concert Lap Dance Allegedly Prompts Man To Dump His Girlfriend

Chris Brown was performing in the U.K. over the weekend and attempted to give one of his fans an unforgettable night—but her boyfriend wasn’t amused. In a since-deleted TikTok video, a man named Dash says he bought his girlfriend front-row tickets to the Under the Influence Tour. At one point, his girlfriend was called to the stage and Brown proceeded to give her a lap dance. Evidently, the woman didn’t see why Dash would be upset, so he dumped her.

“How I watched my girlfriend up on stage with Chris Brown,” Dash wrote over footage of Brown giving the woman a lap dance while singing “Take You Down.” He followed up with, “Just to update everyone regarding the Chris Brown concert, I’m no longer with my girlfriend. She doesn’t think what she did was wrong.”

In another video, Dash revealed he spent around $611 USD, saying, “[I] want my girlfriend back.” But it seems Dash has nothing to worry about. Brown didn’t single her out because he wants to whisk her away—it’s simply part of his set.

Brown pulled the stunt during another show earlier this month. This one also ended badly. After noticing the woman was filming it with her cell phone, he grabbed it and tossed it into the crowd. Watch a clip below.

EXCLUSIVE: Donald Glover Beats “This Is America” Theft Lawsuit – On A Technicality

In a surprising turn of events, Donald Glover, known by his stage name Childish Gambino, has emerged victorious in a high-profile lawsuit involving allegations of plagiarism.

Kidd Wes, whose real name is Emelike Nwosuocha, had accused Gambino of plagiarizing his 2016 song “Made in America” with the Grammy award-winning track “This is America.”

The lawsuit also named Roc Nation and Young Thug as defendants.

Kidd Wes initially claimed that the hook of Gambino’s#### song was “unmistakably substantially similar, if not practically identical,” to his own track.

Both songs feature a staccato type of flow, with Gambino’s lyrics reading, “This is America / Guns in my area / I got the strap / I gotta carry ’em,” while Kidd Wes raps, “Made in America / Flex on the radio / Made me a terrorist / Pessimistic n##### / You should just cherish this.”

The deciding factor in the case was a technicality related to how Kidd Wes registered his copyright with the United States Library of Congress.

Donald Glover Wins This Is America Lawsuit
Donald Glover Wins This Is America Lawsuit

During the course of the legal proceedings, it was discovered that there was an issue with how Kidd Wes had registered his copyright with the United States Library of Congress.

The court decided that Kidd Wes’ copyright claim is not valid because he does not have a copyright registration for the music itself, only for the recorded version of the song. Kidd Wes’ argument that he has a copyright registration for the music is not supported by facts, Judge Victor Marrero ruled.

Kidd Wes says he used one registration to cover both the recording and the music, which is allowed by the Copyright Office under certain conditions. Those conditions are that the music and recording are on the same record, the author is the only performer, and the author owns the copyright for both.

However, just because the Copyright Office allows one registration for both the recording and the music does not mean Kidd Wes’ registration covers both. In fact, his registration certificate only covers the sound recording.

So, Kidd Wes did not get both a recording and music copyright registration with one submission, and he doesn’t have the necessary copyright registration for his claim.

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Donald Glover Wins This Is America Lawsuit

This technicality proved to be a crucial factor in the case, ultimately leading to Childish Gambino’s victory.

As a result, Childish Gambino, Roc Nation, and Young Thug have all been cleared of plagiarism allegations, but Kidd Wes has 30 days to appeal the ruling.

But it will be an uphill battle since Judge Marrero also ruled that the songs were not really that similar.

“Even if [Kidd Wes] had a copyright registration for the composition of [Childish Gambino’s] Composition, however, dismissal would be warranted here because the elements of [Childish Gambino’s] Composition purportedly infringed upon are insufficiently original to warrant protection, or because they are not substantially similar to the Challenged Composition,’ Judge Marrero concluded.

Joe Budden Claims JAY-Z’s $250K Request For “Pump It Up” Verse Is “A Rumor”

Joe Budden made a recent appearance on Drink Champs where he touched on JAY-Z’s alleged astronomical fee for 16 bars. Speaking to co-hosts DJ EFN and N.O.R.E., the dogmatic media personality shed doubt on Hov’s $250,000 request to hop on a remix of 2003’s “Pump It Up.”

“That’s a rumor,” Budden said during the sit-down at the 5:30 mark. “I didn’t personally ask him. I couldn’t personally speak to him.” He continued, “I just know that I don’t have 250 grand. I think Webb [producer] put the battery in my back. [He said], ‘You gon’ let him do that? Nah, you gotta get to the studio right now!’”

Budden addressed the chatter again in 2022, telling the Flip Da Script podcast, “I don’t think it was a big number. I think that was his number. It was just big in my world, but it wasn’t a big number … Listen, I’m super young in that moment. I wasn’t in the studio when they [Jay and Budden’s A&R, Skane] had the conversation. I knew that they had some type of relationship. It was a Just Blaze beat, and I was green behind the ears. I mean, just thought that it would get done.”

Elsewhere in the Drink Champs episode, Budden remained committed to rap retirement and his popular podcast, saying, “People are shocked by my resistance to that idea. They just don’t understand how liberating it feels. Wake up, I go down the street, I talk to my friends, and then I go home—twice a week. Just really sit with that.”

Jhené Aiko Unphased By Theft Of Range Rover; Celebrates Big Sean’s 35th Birthday With Heartfelt Message

Singer Jhené Aiko was left stunned after her luxury SUV was stolen right in front of her at a Los Angeles restaurant over the weekend, according to TMZ.

Aiko was dining with family at the popular Tasty Noodle House in L.A. when the incident occurred.

The Grammy-nominated artist handed over her keys to the valet service and went inside the restaurant around 8:30 PM on Saturday.

However, just 30 minutes into her meal, she spotted someone driving away in her white 2020 Range Rover. Initially, she assumed the valet staff was moving the vehicle, but the SUV never reappeared.

Authorities are now investigating the theft, and it has been revealed that an extra key was left inside the vehicle, making it easier for the thief to abscond with it.

So far, there have been no arrests, and Aiko’s Range Rover remains missing.

Despite the upsetting event, Aiko appears to remain unfazed by the ordeal. She has been busy posting selfies on social media and celebrating her boyfriend Big Sean’s birthday.

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In a heartfelt message, she wrote, “Happy Birthday Sean Don!! 😍 we love you!! we appreciate you!! ❤️ thank you for my twin 🥰 you’re doing a great job! ☺️ Happy New Year and cheers to 35.”

Jhené Aiko and rapper Big Sean welcomed their first child in November 2022, sharing the joyful news on social media.

Aiko announced the arrival of their son on Instagram, ten days after his birth, with a heartfelt caption: “✨11/08/22✨💙Noah Hasani💙 after 24 hours of labor, a total lunar eclipse, and while it was pouring rain… he came 🥹 my baby Yoda, my Sani 💙.”

Was Jonathan Majors Set-Up, Lied On Or Is He Just An Abuser?

Jonathan Majors.

First of all, it was a Kang variant.

Jonathan Majors is in the crosshairs of a number of people. The actor, of MCU, fame, Dreed fame, and a number of other franchises, is in the fire.

Over the weekend he was accused of domestic violence, assault, harassment, and strangulation. According to reports, namely the New York police department, he was allegedly embroiled in a fight – a purported argument with his girlfriend. 

OK, enough with the gifs!

Majors has proclaimed his innocence and now his representative say that there is proof that he did not do the dastardly deed. As you know, there are cameras everywhere nowadays. Well, they are saying that the vehicle in which the alleged incident happened has witnesses, and even video.

His people released a statement and they are not backing down. Basically, what they are saying is his girlfriend had “an emotional crisis “and it will be proven that she was even taken to the hospital for these emotions. His lawyer said she fully expects the charges to be dropped.

“Jonathan Majors is completely innocent and is provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows. We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will be dropped imminently.”

“All the evidence proves that Mr. Majors is entirely innocent and did not assault her whatsoever. Unfortunately, this incident came about because this woman was having an emotional crisis, for which she was taken to a hospital yesterday. The NYPD is required to make an arrest in these situations, and this is the only reason Mr. Majors was arrested. We expect these charges to be dropped soon,” said Priya Chaudhry to Variety.

What I am curious, is the other part.

There are a number of people on the fringes that are also claiming that Jonathan Majors is an abusive person. What I find to be interesting is that none of these people Professed that he was this over the years, as Jonathan Majors star shined more and more brightly. There was one ambiguous tweet, roughly a week ago that claimed something about somebody, but they didn’t put a name to it. Now, in hindsight, people have attempted to piece together the breadcrumbs. All of this is inconsequential to me. I’m looking at it like a hit job on an upcoming rising star.

Nonetheless, if the accusations are true, it is highly possible that he will be finished in Hollywood. The big question is, “What will Marvel do?” They are literally millions and millions of dollars on the line, as the comic book monster has hung their hat on him portraying Kang the Conqueror in the upcoming Avengers movie. 2025 cannot come soon enough for fans of fantasy.

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Jonathan Majors says he is “completely innocent” and “provably the victim”…

Is Suge Knight Coming Home “Sooner” Or Later?

Suge Knight has not been in the news too much recently, but whenever we talk about him, it is worth listening to. So, you know why he is in prison, right? Suge pulled up to the set of “Straight Outta Compton” in an apparent effort to get some coins. But that is not what happened. Cle “Bone” Sloan and the former big boss of Death Row Records got into it. Suge, in an effort to get out of there, ran over his homie by accident. Terry Carter, another record label owner, was run over by Suge when it was all said and done. May he Rest In Peace.

Suge Knight has been trying everything to get out of prison. From Covid to blindness, nothing has worked for the one-time scariest dude in Hip-Hop. The word on the street is that Suge and his lawyer, the infamous David Kenner, have managed to get 15 years knocked off his sentence. How?

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As stated in the caption, Kenner has denied repping the embattled Death Row honcho. But D-Dog is doing enough repping for him. The Dog says he is coming back like he’s avenging his brother’s death! A lot has changed over the years! Everything from Dr. Dre being reformed to Snoop Dogg owning Death Row Records!

Anyway, what do you think!?

EXCLUSIVE: “John Wick” Director Chad Stahelski Explains How He Keeps Outdoing Action Sequences

Keanu Reeves and his John Wick director Chad Stahelski tried “really hard” to outdo themselves with the action in “John Wick: Chapter 4.”

With each installment in the high-octane assassin franchise, the action sequences get bigger, bolder, and more explosive, and the latest chapter, clocking in at almost three hours, features more setpieces than ever before.

“We look at all the ‘John Wicks’ more like the letters to the films we love. So you can see ‘The Warriors’ reference. You can see the Sergio Leone references. I don’t know…it’s for people that kind of geek
out over movies like Keanu and I do,” Chad Stahelski told AllHipHop.com.

When AllHipHop asked Stahelski how he keeps outdoing what he has already done in previous “John Wick” films, the acclaimed director gave up some of the secrets to his success.

“We just go, okay, how do we get better? And sometimes, it’s with a story, and sometimes it’s with cars, and sometimes it’s with characters. But my main trick, my little secret is to get a really great crew and a fantastic cast and make them do all the work,” Stahelski told AllHipHop.com.

Stahelski was coy as to whether or not there would be a “John Wick 5.” But there are already John Wick spin-offs in the works.

“The Continental,” a series about a young Winston Scott in 1970s New York, is slated to premiere later this year. A film called “Ballerina” starring Ana de Armas has also been rumored, while Halle Berry recently claimed a spin-off based on her character “Sofia” was a real possibility.

“John Wick: Chapter 4”, also starring Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, and Donnie Yen, landed in movie theaters on Friday (March 24th).

Darren Waller Releases “School Of Hard Blocks” Visual Off His Latest Album “Walking Miracle”

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Newly signed to the NY Giants, Darren Waller drops his fourth album titled “Walking Miracle” along with a video for the self-produced track, School of Hard Blocks

VIEW HERE On this project, Darren is more heavily involved in the production, making 9 of the 13 beats. The evolution of his sound continues to expand with different vibes on each track while maintaining the cohesive message of overcoming and wanting his people to do the same.

Waller will be the first to tell you that he doesn’t make music to be seen or to impress anyone, but rather creates from pure joy and family lineage that dates back to his great grandfather, jazz legend Fats Waller. Keep an eye on him because he’s just starting to catch his stride.

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Rap Slang Popularized By Snoop Dogg Gets White News Anchor Fired

Mississippi news anchor and meteorologist Barbie Bassett has been reportedly fired from her position at WLBT after making racially insensitive comments on air.

During a recent morning broadcast, Bassett used the phrase “Fo shizzle, my nizzle,” which is slang for “for sure, my n####.” The comment has led to her removal from the news team.

Bassett, a long-time WLBT journalist, was a prominent member of the news station. However, her bio has been removed from the station’s website, where all of the on-air bios are located.

This action seems to confirm the social media reports that she has been terminated from her position as a morning anchor.

The incident has sparked a conversation about the use of racially insensitive language and the responsibilities of media professionals in maintaining an inclusive and respectful environment.

It is unclear whether Bassett will release a statement or apology in relation to the incident, but this is not the first time basset has been accused of making racially insensitive comments on the air.

In November, she was forced to apologize after she referred to fellow news reporter Carmen Poe’s grandmother as “grandmammy” during a live on-air broadcast.

She released a statement after that controversy which read:

“Last Friday on our newscast ‘Today at 11’, I used a term that was offensive to many in our audience and to my coworkers here at WLBT. Though not intentional, I now understand how my comment was both insensitive and hurtful. I have apologized to Carmen Poe.

“Now, I would like to apologize to you. That is not the heart of who I am. And for that, I humbly ask for your forgiveness and I apologize to everyone I have offended. I will learn from this and participate in training so I can better understand our history and our people.

I can’t mend the hurt my comment caused. I pray you’ll forgive me and that you’ll extend grace through this awful mistake.”

WLBT has not issued an official statement on the matter, but the removal of Bassett’s bio from their website suggests that the station is distancing itself from the growing controversy.

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Tessa Thompson Has Never Eaten A Hamburger

Tessa Thompson has “never” eaten a hamburger before.

Earlier this month, the “Creed III” actress revealed during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” that she had never tried eggs but was convinced by the TV host to taste a little scrambled egg with hot sauce.

And during another interview, Tessa also admitted that she had no desire to order a hamburger either.

“I’ve never had a hamburger in my life. It’s the only thing extraordinary that I can still claim,” she said, noting that she’s not a vegetarian: “I eat other things, I’ve just never had a hamburger.”

As for her recent experience trying eggs, Tessa admitted that she probably will be in a relaxed mood to eat them again soon.

“I had never had one of those (until recently). I don’t think they’re great,” she shared, revealing that she is unimpressed by their versatility. “That’s the problem with them. It’s like, pick a lane.”

However, Tessa then acknowledged that she loves potatoes, another versatile food.

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Snoop Dogg Ready To Rock Westminster Abbey At King Charles lll’s Coronation Ceremony

Snoop Dogg has expressed his interest in performing at King Charles III’s coronation.

While speaking to The Sun in an interview, the “Gin and Juice” rapper revealed he wanted to play at the coronation ceremony for King Charles III, scheduled for May 6th this year at Westminster Abbey.

“I’m down to perform at the coronation,” Snoop told the outlet. “Make it happen.”

Stars including Sir Elton John, Adele, and Harry Styles have previously declined the gig, according to reports.

Snoop last expressed his love for the late Queen Elizabeth II in a 2015 Guardian interview, recalling her support for his 1994 U.K. tour when he faced murder charges that he was later acquitted for.

Due to the charges, public sentiment in England had turned against him.

“When they tried to kick me out of England, the Queen made a comment that her grandbabies loved Snoop Doggy Dogg, and he had done no wrong in Britain, so she gave me permission to be here,” the rapper recounted. “Those grandbabies grew up to be Prince William and Harry, so I had influence on them, and they had influence on their grandmother, which enabled me to get into this beautiful country. They love my music, and it is what it is.”

Blac Chyna Is Going Through Major Changes

Blac Chyna has been going through some serious changes as of late. And I want to talk about it!

First of all, the beauty has been fully committed to taking us on a journey with her. So, let’s start about the physical. She has taken out all of the foreign parts in her body. The breasts, the butt and the fillers in her face: Gone! Here’s what she’s looking like recently.

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Doesn’t she look happy and healthy? Oh yeah, her name is Angela White! She’s telling us everything about her. She put up some images of her getting stuff removed from her face and why you (people thinking about that) should do the same.

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What I love is that people are cheering her healing on, and supporting her. This is what we need to do for our women! Now she also did something very spiritual – SHE GOT BAPTIZED!

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This post got even more likes and views that all her others combined! “I embrace the many ways I’ve already grown. I see how far I’ve come, and I know how much further I am going,” she said on a post where she is completely glowing.

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So, what next?

I think she is about to be a living, breathing testimony of the EVILS in this world of entertainment. “I got baptized on 5-11-22 ….. I was watching the video again and wanted to show you this because if you look closely at my mouth you can hear the spirits leaving my body. God is Good 🙌🏽” she says in another post of the baptism.

The other thing she did was break up with her man of three years, Lil Twin. In a recent interview, they asked Chyna about her love life and she said said she needs to be alone and focus on her kids, her healing, her businesses. And that means “No man.” she may come back around lil homie, but only when she feels “whole.”

Last year, she was on this wave.

Now she, is on a God-fearing, positive, natural and healthy wave.

Creed Star Jonathan Majors Accused Of Assaulting Woman

“Creed III” star Jonathan Majors was arrested Saturday for allegedly assaulting a woman, the New York Police Department said in a statement released to the public. He has denied all wrongdoing.

“He has done nothing wrong. We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up,” a rep for the star told The Hollywood Reporter.

Reports say a 911 call was played stating that a 33-year-old male and a 30-year-old female had a domestic dispute in a Chelsea, New York apartment.

“The victim informed police she was assaulted. Officers placed the 33-year-old male into custody without incident,” the statement read. Police charge that the woman was injured on her head and neck and was subsequently taken to an area hospital.

He was charged with strangulation, assault and harassment charges.

Majors is on a fast track to megastardom. He is slated to play super villain Kang in numerous movies with Marvel Studios. He expected to be the central figure in “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,” which is expected to drop May 2, 2025. Most recently, he appeared in Kang in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.”

He’s also played in acclaimed TV series Lovecraft Country, “Western The Harder They Fall” and war movie “Devotion.”

Judge Joe Brown Says He Will Sue If People Say He Sexually Assaulted Sheryl Lee Ralph

Judge Joe Brown, a tough-talking television judge that holds the honor of being the first African American person to preside over a long-running courtroom series, wants everyone to know he never sexually assaulted actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. He promises he will sue anyone who publicly names him as the person she spoke about in a recent interview with Angela Yee.

Lee Ralph said during a clip of the interview from the “Way Up” show now surfacing on the internet, “I could tell you another time this was a famous TV judge, not Judge Mathis, I love him … He’s a great man … not him …  another one.”

“I’m at a very public place …  I had my suit on. I was handling my business for the television show I was on at that time. He and I were on the same network,” she recalled. “This man walked in, grabbed me by the back of my neck, turned me around, and rammed his nasty tongue down my throat.”

She said she was outraged, claiming everyone from the network saw it.

Lee Ralph said she called Marc H. Moriel, the former mayor of New Orleans and current President of the National Urban League, to ask him for support. But she did not leave a name.

The public named it for her alleging that the mystery judge was Judge Joe Brown.

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The syndicated O.G., who before he retired was only second to Judge Judy as the longest-running judge show on air, quickly denied being the man in question. He also said no one should play with his name either.

“This is a warning. I might bring in my legal crew and proceed for defamation of character,” he said. “You see when they put my face next to hers and they start doing that little stuff there, that becomes innuendo.”

Adding, “that’s very destructive to my reputation.”

According to Brown, he has a “long track record of ensuring that women get justice,” and has spent “the last half-century protecting womanhood and promoting manhood.”

Fans hit the comment section of The Neighborhood Talk’s Instagram post saying, “A hit dog” I mean yeah, they been hitting him on Twitter since it came out. Why we acting like the assumption wasn’t made🙄.”Another person said, giving the judge the benefit of a doubt, “Y’all acting dense like some people have addressed, he’s not a hit dog hollering that man is being accused of something serious with facts or proof from the horse’s mouth. Y’all are the problem and then y’all act dumb and even dumber when proven wrong.”

CeeLo Addresses Criticism Following Horse Mishap At Shawty Lo’s Birthday Party

CeeLo Green went viral earlier this week after he attempted to make a grand entrance at Shawty Lo’s birthday party. Riding in on a horse, the Goodie Mob legend was all smiles until the animal got spooked and fell to the floor, simultaneously launching CeeLo into the air.

While Twitter erupted with memes and jokes, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) wasn’t amused. The organization criticized the move and found it harmful to the animal. On Friday (March 23), CeeLo addressed the mishap on his Instagram account and promised he didn’t intend any malice.

“Yoooo so listen, y’all know me right?” he began. “Y’all know I’m off the chain are you really that surprised? #lol about the other night…I felt like it could be fun and funny to make a grand entrance on this beautiful animal for a very special occasion in our city of #atlanta, birthday party/ celebration of life for our deceased beloved, Shawty Lo.

” FYI I love animals of all kinds. I actually live on a ranch) I was with friends and family who all know my sense of humor. That’s how I show #love. We went through all the proper channels to make that happen with no ill intent towards the animal. It should’ve been short and sweet but some malfunctions happened and it is what it is but know that I’m ok and yes the horse is ok as well. I’ll chalk it up as another day at the office being…..me. Thank you to all of the fans and supporters for your love and concern. Long live LO.”

Check out his post below, which cleverly uses America’s “Horse With No Name” for background music.

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Hulu & Spotify Celebrate “RapCaviar Presents”

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Spotify and Hulu recently hosted a celebration for the highly-anticipated original docuseries “RapCaviar Presents” in at Ysabel in West Hollywood. 

The series chronicles some of today’s most provocative issues through stories of the Hip-Hop visionaries currently ruling the charts and influencing our culture. 

The series serves as an extension of Spotify’s flagship Hip-Hop playlist, RapCaviar, and features conversations with some of Hip-Hop’s brightest stars and chart toppers, including Fivio Foreign, City Girls, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Tyler, The Creator, Polo G, Roddy Ricch, Coi Leray, and more. 

Attendees were treated to great vibes courtesy of DJ Domo and special Remy Martin cocktails. 

Notable guests included Coi Leray, Fivio ForeignTy Dolla $ign, Saweetie, Coco Jones, Mustard, Freddie Gibbs, Loui Paso, 24KGoldn, Alfredo Flores, Karam Gill, Quan Lateef-Hill, Executive Producer Carl Cherry, Salem Mitchell and more. 

All six episodes will be available on Hulu on March 30. 

John Cena Explains How Freestyling Hip-Hop Lyrics Helped Him Become A WWE Superstar

WWE superstar John Cena really loves Hip-Hop.

In an interview with Andrew Santino on the “Whiskey Ginger w/ Andrew Santino,” he revealed not only does he know bar-for-bar Lloyd Banks songs, but that rapping, a skill he used to get bullied for as a teen, saved his job with the largest wrestling company in the world.

During his early days of wrestling, he didn’t click with the audience and was on the road to being fired. He said while participating in a bus tour overseas with other new guys, he was in the back of the bus freestyling. Busting a rhyme for his friends changed the trajectory of his career.

“In the front of the bus was Stephanie McMahon and she was head of the writing team at the time,” he recalled. “She was like ‘How did you remember all that?’ and I kind of explained to her the concept of freestyle.”

She told him to make up something about her on the spot and after he ripped it, she asked him if he would be open to putting it into his routine and debuting it on the Halloween episode of Smackdown that year.

Ironically, though he practiced freestyling every day in high school and in college, sharpening his sword in a major way, growing up he was bullied for loving the culture.

He revealed to the host, “I got bullied for listening to Hip-Hop music growing up in West Newbury MA.”

His town, according to him, only had 1,200 people.

“It was all jeans and Rock N’ Roll,” he explained. “Like hair bands and metal. And in the late 80s, early 90s, I loved Hip-Hop.”

“I would dress like Kid ‘N Play … House Party style with rayon polka dots … wingtip shoes, you name it,” he proudly proclaimed, before adding he also rocked his pants like the So So Def group, Kriss Kross.

“I got harassed and beat up every day,” he shared on the podcast.

Though mild-mannered and even-toned, Cena does the beating up now— and surprisingly the culture that he used to be mocked over is the number one culture in the world.

SIGNS: The Robots Are Taking Over! AI Lawyer Reps Suspect!

AI is all the rage at this point in our lives. I find it a bit scary that art, music, jobs and more are now being taken over. Right now, an AI could do what I am doing. That sucks! Personally, I draw the line at doctors and lawyers! And guess what’s next? The first AI-powered robot was slated to represent a defendant in an upcoming court case. Check out what I found on IG.

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However, I did a bit of research and found out that the situation has been scrapped.

A “robot” lawyer powered by artificial intelligence was set to be the first of its kind to help a defendant fight a traffic ticket in court next month. But the experiment has been scrapped after “State Bar prosecutors” threatened the man behind the company that created the chatbot with prison time. 

Joshua Browder, CEO of DoNotPay, on Wednesday tweeted that his company “is postponing our court case and sticking to consumer rights.”

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Never fear! The future is on the way. The CBS report revealed that this technology has already been helping in other legal cases. Joshua Browder has stated that his invention has already helped with refunds for in-flight Wifi that didn’t work, lowering bills and fighting parking tickets. I think I need this dudes to help me! There’s a warrant out for me for unpaid tickets. Lucky for me, I no longer leave the house since the pandemic.

See the whole report here: CBS NEWS