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KXNG Crooked Says Death Row Owes Him A Six-Figure Check

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Rapper Crooked I, aka Kxng Crooked, took to social media to say that Death Row, the label that pays [me], owes him six figures.

The California-based lyricist, who was once a part of SlaughterHouse, responded to a tweet rapper and now label owner, Snoop Dogg posted on Friday, Mar. 10.

Snoop announced that Death Row Records was now live on Apple Music, but was retweeted by Crooked I saying, “I see the DysFunktional Family soundtrack I’m owed six figures for hmmm.”

The rapper has a long relationship with Death Row dating back to the 90s after he left his debut label, Virgin Records.

In 1999, he inked his first deal with the pioneering West Coast label, signing while Suge Knight, the CEO of the brand was incarcerated.

He said in Baller Status in 2004, “I signed in ’99, that’s more than 4 years ago. I turned in a lot of material and for whatever reason, it didn’t come out.”

He did put out music but did not catapult his career to its greatest heights. One of the songs he put out was his single, “Still Tha Row” from the DysFunktional Family soundtrack.

After leaving Death Row, he started his own label called Dynasty Entertainment, which was distributed by Universal.

The rapper and businessman has done well for himself, but now he wants his bread.

Snoop has not publicly commented on the owed wages— but is fixing some of the mess-ups made by his predecessors.

Mack 10 Explains Why He Hasn’t Spoken To Ice Cube In More Than 20 Years

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Mack 10 and Ice Cube were once thick as thieves; not just as collaborative partners in Westside Connection but also friends. In fact, Ice Cube famously mentions him in the 1995 single “Friday,” rapping, “Mack 10 just got out of court/Rollin’ through the hood in his super sport bumping Too $hort.”

But times have changed. During a recent interview with The Bootleg Kev Podcast, Mack 10 touched on their relationship and admitted they haven’t spoken in nearly two decades.

“I f### with who f### with me, you dig?” he said. “That’s where I’m at with it. If you f### with me, I f### with you. But if it’s f### me, it’s f### you. I ain’t seen him or talked to him in damn near 20 years, so there it is.”

By all intents and purposes, it doesn’t seem like Ice Cube is “f######” with Mack 10. The 51-year-old shed some light on the situation during a 2020 interview with VladTV. He said the fallout boiled down to a financial conflict with Ice Cube’s brother-in-law.

“It was just an unfortunate situation, as far as what came out of all that,” he said. “It ain’t like that just happened … I went to Cube about four or five times before the conflict jumped off and told him to correct the situation. That’s the part that everybody leaves out.

“If it was my wife’s brother, I would’ve told him he can’t f### my money up and he can’t be out of line with nobody I’m getting down with. And if you got that big of a problem with him, stay at home. My wife’s brother wouldn’t have stopped s### for me, with him.”

Ice Cube formed Westside Connection in 1995 alongside Mack 10 and WC. The trio released their debut album, Bow Down, in 1996 on Priority Records. The project landed at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The group’s second album, Terrorist Threats, arrived in 2002 through Mack’s label, Hoo-Bangin’/Capitol. It ultimately went gold. Westside Connection disbanded in 2005 after Mack 10 quit.

Troy Ave Asks For Obama’s Help In Taxstone Murder Trial As Pair Spar Over Testimony

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

The upcoming murder trial, sure to determine the fate of Hip Hop influencer and podcaster Taxstone, is coming up and his rival, rapper Troy Ave, wants to make sure he is not set up for the crime. He also wants Taxstone to be put under the jail for as long as possible, reaching out to the former president, Barack Obama, to intervene.

“Dear @POTUS44 this Hater tryna frame the murder of MY FRIEND on Me. I’m innocent I boomed @ the hater off self defense! His Mans Caswell & Malcolm ate the 🧀 on him already! My new album gon be called “DEAR HATER I WON”  pre order uP MONDAY!,” the “All About the Money” rapper said.

But the social media jousting did not stop with him reaching out to the former president on Thursday, Mar. 9.

Taxstone tweeted from jail, “Can’t wait for this delusional lying ass bozo to testify on Monday !!!”

As if answering him, Troy Ave tweeted a day later on Friday, Mar. 10., “A call to action is crazy 🤣 “I can’t wait” Said the person with nothing but time 💀…his friends cooked him 🥩 VERY WELL DONE! I might jus bring the dessert , wat kind y’all want ⁉️😂😂😂😂 #UnSafeTho #BeSmartTho.”

As reported by AllHipHip.com, Troy Ave is expected to take the stand during the trial and testify regarding the fatal shooting of his bodyguard.

Prosecutors have revealed the state has two cooperating witnesses. Reports say Troy Ave and Malcom Kinyon, a drug dealer from Poughkeepsie, NY are working with the court.

Troy Ave signed a cooperation agreement with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in 2017. People are calling him “ratatouille.”

The rivalry between the two has been chronicled in the streets and throughout Hip-Hop lore for years. It has also become deadly.

Please … leave President Obama out of this.

NYPD Mayor Eric Adams Under Fire Regarding Cardi B Invitation

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

The media tried to jam up New York’s mayor, Eric Adams for NYPD’s former Chief of Training and now the city’s new Probation Commissioner Juanita Holmes’s decision to not tell NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell she was bringing Cardi B in to talk to a Feb. 24 NYPD “Girls Talk” event at the police academy.

When asked about not just the lack of communication, but the decision, he said this  “was a continuation of what this commissioner has done. This is her style,” the Daily News reports.

People still pushed him on her going over her superior’s head to bring the rap star, who has been connected to some criminality— including affiliation with the Blood gang, in to speak with members of the force.

He said, “When she was a chief, and now as commissioner, she respects the chain of command. So I don’t have any worries because no one is being rewarded that’s broke the chain of command.”

During the press conference at City Hall, he actually joked about the flub, “The only disappointing aspect of you having Cardi B was that I wasn’t invited. The same reason you brought Cardi B is why people voted for me — because I was arrested. You don’t discard people.”

A few other voices have come out against the decision to have the Grammy-winning artist meet with the cadets.  One is Sal Greco, who said the invitation violated NYPD Patrol Guide which has a rule that bars police from associating with convicted felons.

Souls Of Mischief Puts Merch Thief On Blast After London Show: “You Are On Candid Camera!”

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Souls of Mischief is currently amid a massive 93-date run in honor of the 30th anniversary of the group’s debut album, 93 Til Infinity. On Friday night (March 10), Hieroglyphics’ Phesto, Tajai, Opio and A-Plus put a merch thief on blast, who apparently swiped one of their tour jackets right off the stage. The incident took place at the Jazz Cafe in London, which has several cameras. Taking to Instagram, Souls of Mischief issued an ultimatum.

“Last night at @thejazzcafe in #London someone made a terrible decision and swiped one of our SOM tour jackets off the stage,” the caption read. “This person is not a fan of our legacy at all. Yes we have the video of the theft in our possession thanks to the wonderful staff here. The thieves (yes her too) have until tomorrow night at 8pm to return the jacket with it’s belongings or we will post and repost the clip to our media outlets and sincerely ask for all of our followers, family and friends to repost.

“Our footage of the theft is clear as day and we will do whatever it takes to identify (him/her) if you do NOT come forward. We have two more shows at this venue where we’ll also announce the thievery and bring awareness to what transpired with the intent to ID this cat.”

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Souls of Mischief announced the celebratory run last month. The international tour consists of 93 stops in cities such as Los Angeles, London, Berlin and Paris. It wraps up at the historic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado on September 17.

“We are most looking forward to the camaraderie between ourselves and seeing so many people from so many places and walks of life come together around Hip Hop,” Tajai told AllHipHop. “We’ve done long tours in the past so running out of steam isn’t my concern. The show just improves and evolves. We prepare by rehearsing and making sure we eat right and get proper rest daily.”

93 ‘Til Infinity was released on September 28, 1993 via Jive Records. It peaked at No. 85 on the Billboard 200 and No. 17 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Since then, it’s evolved into an underground Hip-Hop classic. With production from fellow Hiero members Casual, Del The Funky Homosapien, Domino and, of course, A-Plus, the album was a staunch departure from the gangsta rap dominating the West Coast. It also gave the group its first Hot 100 hit after the title track reached No. 72 on the chart. Revisit “93 ‘Til Infinity” below and find more information here.

Coca-Cola Pulls Ja Morant Powerade Ad After Gun Brandishing Incident

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Basketball player Ja Morant is realizing that regardless of his talent, all actions have consequences. Sources are saying one of his corporate partnerships is in jeopardy, after flashing a firearm on social media.

According to The Drum, Coca Cola has pulled Morant  Powerade ads after he made a social media post where he postured up with a gun at a Colorado strip club on Saturday, Mar. 4.

The significance of this move is the amount of money and resources the brand put into the sports drink’s largest campaign, “From Underestimated to Undeniable,” by dumping the ads with the NBA star.

The ads for the campaign no longer run on YouTube and all of the 60-second ad starring the baller has been made private on the company’s social platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Up until now, for the incident, Morant has been penalized only by his team and has not been able to play.

The Memphis Grizzlies team has put out a statement on Twitter basically stating at least four more upcoming games, Morant will not be playing.

Other punishments coming up could be more severe, particularly now that the team’s coach Taylor Jenkins is publicly stating there have been issues with the young baller in the past, the Commercial Appeal reports.

“We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and as a player,” Jenkins explained after his team’s game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, Mar. 9. “Obviously this came to a head the other day. It put this process into action.”

“The hope was that this would have never happened, and everything was as good as it should be, but there have been dialogues about what he’s got to do better and this just came to a head then,” Jenkins said.

So far the 23-year-old athlete has not been hit with criminal charges.

EXCLUSIVE: Nicki Minaj’s Husband Too Sick To Attend Mediation With Rape Accuser

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: Exclusives

Nicki Minaj married former flame Kenneth Petty in 2019, but he came with a seedy past. He served several years in prison for both manslaughter and first-degree attempted rape. His rape accuser, Jennifer Hough, sued the couple in 2021, claiming they consistently harassed her.

But according to docs obtained by AllHipHop, Petty won’t be sitting down for mediation anytime soon. As the paperwork explains, the court ordered all parties to mediation on March 6, but Petty fell ill. The meeting was rescheduled for March 9 but canceled again. Now, Petty and Minaj’s attorney, Steven D. Isser, is asking Judge James R. Cho for March 24.

“We respectfully request that the Court extend the mediation deadline to March 24, 2023, which will hopefully be sufficient time for Mr. Petty to recover and the for parties and the Mediator to
schedule a mutually available date for the mediation,” Isser writes. “Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

Petty was convicted of first-degree attempted rape in 1995. He served more than four years in prison. Hough accused Petty of trying to intimidate, harass and threaten her in an effort to make her recant the rape allegations. She sued Minaj too, saying she participated in the harassment campaign. Hough dropped her claims against Minaj earlier this year, but Petty remained as a defendant.

Nicki Minaj’s husband pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender in 2021. A judge sentenced him to one year of home confinement and three years of probation in July. Petty pursued legal action against the State of New York and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services over his sex offender status.

Nas EBK Proclaims Innocence on Social Media In Deadly Times Square Shooting

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Bronx rapper Nas EBK, also known as Nasir Valenzuela, has proclaimed his innocence on social media after being arrested for the murder of 22-year-old Idressa Siby in a Times Square shooting last month.

According to AMNY, Valenzuela was arrested on March 10th in New Jersey and then transferred to Midtown for his arrest.

The shooting occurred on February 9th, when Valenzuela allegedly argued with Siby on the corner of 44th Street and 8th Avenue in Times Square. 

The argument escalated, and Valenzuela reportedly shot Siby in the chest, causing his death.

Valenzuela has been charged with second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and reckless endangerment.

He is being held without bail while the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

According to AMNY, Valenzuela’s attorney has not made any public statements about the arrest, but Nas EBK has already proclaimed his innocence.

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“ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME !!! BE HOME SOON !! FREE DA GUYS !!,” He wrote on his official Instagram account, which has over 137,000 followers.

The tragic incident has sparked concerns about the city’s rising levels of gun violence. 

The NYPD reports that there have been 205 shooting incidents and 242 shooting victims in New York City in 2021

Joe Budden Fires Back At Peter Rosenberg For Defending Logic

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Podcaster Joe Budden has made it clear that he is not a fan of Logic. Hot 97 radio personality Peter Rosenberg came to the Maryland-raised rapper’s defense on social media.

On this week’s “Flag On The Play” episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the titular host criticized Logic’s cover of Ice Cube’s classic “It Was a Good Day” single. Budden even called for the College Park album creator to quit the music business.

“Logic, I beg of you, I’m pleading with you. Please join me in retirement,” said Joe Budden. “Never step near a recording device again. Throw your phone in the ocean. Be allergic to microphones. Promise your fans nothing.”

The New Jersey native added, “Don’t go to the studio ever again. You are the worst. You are really, really bad. And then when we think he can’t get any worse, you have the bright idea of doing an Ice Cube flip.”

Joe Budden’s critical comments about Logic became a topic of discussion on Twitter. Peter Rosenberg reacted to Budden by pointing out some of the commercial success of the two-time Grammy nominee.

“Logic has TWO Billboard Number 1 albums… 3 platinum albums, 1 gold album, and a nearly diamond single… sorry [Joe Budden] – I love ya… And the Ice cube cover was not a great choice .. but he has done way too well in music for you to tell him anything,” tweeted Rosenberg.

Joe Budden & Peter Rosenberg Clashed In The Past

In actuality, Logic has three chart-toppers on the Billboard 200 chart. 2017’s Everybody, 2018’s Bobby Tarantino II, and 2019’s Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind topped the weekly album rankings.

The Recording Industry Association of America certified Logic’s “1-800-273-8255” featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid as 8x-Platinum. That 2017 collaboration also peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.

Joe Budden responded to the University of Maryland alumnus showing support for Logic. The retired emcee tweeted, “Love you too Pete but by this ‘logic,’ you shouldn’t be telling me anything about podcasting 🤷🏾‍♂️ 🤗.”

Peter Rosenberg and Joe Budden have a long history as frenemies. Budden infamously walked out of a 2016 interview with Hot 97. Plus, Rosenberg claimed he played a role in the creation of The Joe Budden Podcast.

In 2021, Peter Rosenberg blamed Joe Budden for his former co-hosts Rory Farrell and Jamil “Mal” Clay leaving The Joe Budden Podcast on bad terms. Last year, Budden fired back at Rosenberg after the WWE panelist complained about his Juan Ep Is Life podcast charting lower than Budden’s bi-weekly audio series on Apple Music.

Hip Hop Travels to Outer Space for Education and Makes History

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Dr. Kamran Rashid Khan, also known as Lazarus, is ready to make world history by becoming the first music artist to debut his song from the International Space Station. Lazarus is a Detroit-based rapper who frequently tours with Wu-Tang Clan along with being a practicing physician who treated patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. He has now teamed up with Dr. James Green, former NASA Chief Scientist, to bring the first song in music to realistically and accurately describe space travel from the point of view of an astronaut.

The project is being carried out in partnership with Metavisionaries, SpaceOMIX, Ice Cubes Technologies and Project Maleth III for the purposes of education on medical topics such as Diabetes and the effects of microgravity on diabetic foot ulcers. The song “Pale Blue Dot” by Lazarus will serve as an educational tool to bring awareness to the science of space travel. 

Hip Hop turned 50 this year as celebrated at the 2023 Grammy Awards. In a recent live Instagram broadcast with Dr. James Green, Lazarus discusses the power of Hip Hop over the years. “Hip Hop as a form of music has always been there for the art of expression and to bring awareness to subject matters. And now utilizing Hip Hop we can speak on topics like space travel, what’s going on in outer space, terraforming, insights we can gain about pollution, crops, agriculture.” 

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This history-making song is called “Pale Blue Dot” and launches from the ISS on March 13th via a livestream. This is an extremely proud moment for Hip Hop and shows once again that this art form has absolutely no boundaries or limitations.

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Discover the Sounds of Michael Prince Johnson’s New EP ‘Street of Danger Vol.1’

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

If you love music that speaks to the soul, you won’t want to miss out on Michael Prince Johnson’s latest EP, ‘Street of Danger Vol.1’. This exceptional work of art features six incredible songs that showcase Johnson’s immense talent as an instrumental musician, composer, producer, songwriter, and DJ. 

Johnson’s music blends genres like Electronic Dance Music, African traditional music, instrumental hip hop, R&B, soul, amapiano, funk, pop, and rock, creating a unique sound that captivates and enchants. His music is known for its storytelling ability, with themes that touch on African history, sociology, psychology, love stories, world history, and current issues. 

The EP is a journey through different emotions, reflecting on the theme of being aware of decisions and the consequences in your life. You can already enjoy the EP ‘Street of Danger Vol.1.’ on various digital platforms such as Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, and Spotify. 

The hit songs featured on the EP are “Street Of Danger Vol. 1,” “Madness,” “Think About My Information,” “Don’t Trust Everyone,” “Violent Mind,” and “You’ve Arrived in the Bad World.” His previous hit song, “Let’s Go Crazy,” was a top debut at number one on WRRN Classic Greatest Hits 92 (US), CKXFM 96.1 BOB FM (Canada), and MyTuner Radio (Austria).

“His songs received radio airplay among the top songs of artists such as Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson, AC/DC, Beatles, Elvis Presley, and others. “Some of his most popular songs include “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Black African Civilization Kemet-Egypt,” “History Of Epidemics,” “You Are Important,” “War Produced The Death and Destruction,” “Importance of Nature,” “Time for Wedding,” “Erotic Desire,” “I Give My Name To Her,” and “Say My Name.”

Additionally, Johnson’s immense talent and influence in the music industry have made him one of the most important instrumental musicians of our time. Johnson is recognized virtuoso in playing kalimba, shekere, calabash, and surdo. His technical prowess, creativity, and innovation have earned him critical acclaim and a loyal following among music lovers. 

Johnson’s music has earned worldwide recognition, appearing on top radio stations and charts across countries such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Egypt, Korea, and Austria. With radio airplay on over 3000 radio stations in 160 countries, his music has reached a global audience of 500 million listeners. Johnson’s exceptional talent and distinctive sound have earned him widespread recognition in the music industry.

He has been featured in respected publications such as LA Weekly, Hip Hop Since 1987, Billboard, Vents Magazine, All Hip Hop, and many others. His instrumental playing style and meaningful song titles have made him one of the leading figures on the global music scene, and he is considered the premier artist in the Austrian music scene. 

Johnson has established himself as a prolific artist with an impressive discography of over 70 albums and 600 songs. He composed, arranged, performed, produced, and mixed for every album and song. This remarkable feat speaks to his talent and dedication to his craft. He is a member of the music duo group The 72 Diamonds with his wife Michaela Queenie Johnson. 

Take pleasure in the musical brilliance of Michael Prince Johnson’s latest EP, ‘Street of Danger Vol.1,’ by visiting the website at www.spiritofmusicmagazine.com today. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy his unparalleled sound and immerse yourself in his artistry.

What’s Wrong With Yung Joc? His Hair Takes On New Life!

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

This is the era of “attention” and that is more important that money in some instances. So, if you are able to get a lot of eyeballs, you are rich in today’s market. I am not sure what is going on with Yung Joc, but he’s acting like a young fool these days! But, we are talking about him, and he is winning. I should have known better, because he was misspelling “young” EARLY.

ANYWAY, on Biggie’s deathday, he breaks out online with this:

Come on, dawg!

You’re 40 years old and letting people draw Tupac in your skullwith a mini-afro? On Biggie’s big day!? I am calling disrespect! I know he’s from Atlanta and probably does not care about B.I.G. at all, but still!

What do you think about this in general?

J Prince Debunks Rumor He Was Arrested For Threatening Offset

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

J Prince shut down a rumor claiming he was arrested for threatening Offset.

The Rap-A-Lot Records founder shared a video of himself sitting by a pool on the West Coast on Friday (March 10). J Prince laughed at the baseless gossip and joked about his “jail cell” in his Instagram post.

“This s### be funny to me,” he said. “What has this s### come down to in the world today? I can’t believe people play with people’s intelligence.”

He continued, “People are telling lies for a living. They actually lying to y’all for living. But as you can see, live and in living color, this is what my jail cell look like … They can keep me here 24/7. I’m good! But it’s a beautiful day.”

The J Prince rumor caught traction on the MyMixtapez Twitter account. MyMixtapez published a false arrest story, crediting Wack100 as the source of the information. The inaccurate tale alleged the feds placed Migos in protective custody.

Offset responded by calling the story “cap ass s###” in an Instagram comment. Wack100 denied starting the allegations.

J Prince has been feuding with Offset in the aftermath of Takeoff’s death. Takeoff was shot and killed at a Houston bowling alley in November 2022. Police arrested a named Patrick Clark for Takeoff’s murder in December 2022.

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Megan Thee Stallion Ready To Hit Stage For First Show Since Tory Lanez Trial

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Megan Thee Stallion plans to celebrate March Madness with her first performance of 2023.

The multi-platinum selling rapper is scheduled to headline the AT&T Block Party in Houston on March 31. The event runs as part of the festivities for the NCAA Men’s Final Four, which takes place in her hometown the same weekend.

“There’s no place I’d rather be for my first performance of the year than my hometown of Houston,” Megan Thee Stallion said in a press statement. “The AT&T Block Party Concert is gonna be such a vibe, and I can’t wait to get back on stage in the city where it all began. I’m looking forward to seeing my Hotties and putting on an unforgettable show for them.”

Megan Thee Stallion returns to the stage after testifying against Tory Lanez in December 2022. Tory Lanez faced trial for shooting her in July 2020.

A jury convicted Tory Lanez of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharge of a firearm with gross negligence. He awaits sentencing in the case. His attorneys are seeking a new trial.

Free tickets are available for the AT&T Block Party. Register here to attend Megan Thee Stallion’s show.

‘BMF’ Fans Mock Yung Miami & Lose It Over Meech’s Meat Scene

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

BMF viewers couldn’t stop talking about Yung Miami and Lil Meech for very different reasons on Friday (March 10).

Fans derided Yung Miami’s acting in an emotional scene featured in the latest episode of BMF. The City Girls member didn’t seem thrilled with the criticism, reacting to the negativity on Twitter.

“The more they hate the more opportunities come!!” she wrote. “It’s only the beginning for me!”

A few hours later, Yung Miami expressed more frustration based on the fan response. Social media was filled with users laughing at her performance in BMF, which appeared to bother the Quality Control Music artist.

“If I’m crying why y’all laughing???” she asked on Twitter. “Y’all play [too] much.”

The new BMF episode also shocked viewers with a sex scene involving series star Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr. Fans joked that “Lil Meech” wasn’t an appropriate nickname after seeing a shot of his penis on the show. Twitter users noted it likely was a prosthetic, but others remained enthralled with the scene.

BMF’s second season is available to stream on Starz.

Check out some of the reactions to Yung Miami and Lil Meech below.

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EXCLUSIVE: Pras Fights to Reverse Decision on Obama and Trump Testimony in 1MDB Scandal Trial

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Exclusives

Hip-hop artist Pras, best known as a member of the Fugees, is currently caught up in the 1MDB scandal, which has been ongoing for several years now. 

The scandal involved the theft of billions of dollars from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fund, which was set up to promote economic development in Malaysia.

Jho Low, a disgraced financier currently wanted for his role in the scandal, allegedly provided Pras with ill-gotten money, which he then used to make political donations. 

The donations were made to gain influence with high-ranking officials, including former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump.

Pras has been indicted on several charges for his alleged involvement in the 1MDB scandal, including conspiracy to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and making false statements. 

The government alleges that Pras used the money provided by Jho Low to make political donations without properly registering as a foreign agent.

In an effort to defend himself against these charges, Pras has been seeking to have both Obama and Trump testify at his trial. 

The rap star argues that their testimony is necessary to establish his motive for making the political donations and to show that attending campaign events and discussing politics with non-registered foreign agents were not overt acts to further the alleged conspiracy.

However, earlier this week, the Court recently granted the government’s motion to bar the testimony of the former presidents.

In response, Pras just filed a motion asking the Court to reconsider its decision.

Pras argues that without the testimony of Obama and Trump, the government can mislead the jury and present a distorted version of events. 

He also contends that their testimony is relevant to several matters involving his interactions with Jho Low and Frank White between 2012 and 2014.

The Court has yet to rule on Pras’s motion to reconsider, but the case continues to attract significant attention. 

The 1MDB scandal has been one of the largest and most high-profile financial scandals in recent years, and the involvement of a well-known musician like Pras only adds to the intrigue.

Osundairo Brothers Admit to Helping Jussie Smollett Stage Attack In New Docuseries

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

The Osundairo brothers have admitted to helping Jussie Smollett stage a hate crime against himself in a new trailer for the upcoming five-part docuseries, “Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax.” 

The trailer, released by FOX Nation, shows the brothers speaking candidly about their involvement in the crime for the first time.

“We were the ones that did it yeah, it was us,” the brothers admit in the trailer. “He told us to make sure we had the red hat for Trump…this dude [is] crazy man.”

In January 2019, Smollett claimed to have been attacked on a Chicago street by two men who shouted, “this is MAGA country,” while beating him and putting a noose around his neck. 

However, an extensive investigation uncovered that the attack was staged and that Smollett had hired the Osundairo brothers to carry out the crime.

The upcoming series promises to reveal new information about the scandal that turned the actor into a pariah and left a trail of damaged careers and reputations. 

The interviews with the Osundairo brothers will provide never-before-seen insights into how and why they helped Smollett commit the hoax.

Jussie Smollett recently filed to appeal his conviction for the staged hate crime against himself.

The former “Empire” actor was indicted on six counts of disorderly conduct for falsely reporting the attack and was found guilty on five counts in December 2021. 

Smollett’s defense team has argued that the trial judge made several errors, including violating his due process rights, and that his five-month prison sentence was excessive.  

“The renewed prosecution of Mr. Smollett violated his due process rights,” Jussie’s attorney Heather Widell wrote in the documents. “Mr. Smollett fully performed his part of a non-prosecution agreement with the state by performing community service and forfeiting his $10,000 bail bond.”

She added, “The state benefited from taking and keeping Mr. Smollett’s bail bond without performing its end of the bargain. Thus, the violation of due process was prejudicial and requires reversal of Mr. Smollett’s convictions and a dismissal of the charges against him.”

The actor only served six days and was released pending his appeal.

Mayor Eric Adams Unveils New Biggie Mural In Brooklyn

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

To commemorate the 26th anniversary of the death of the Notorious B.I.G. a new memorial was unveiled in Brooklyn on the block he grew up on.

Many New Yorkers, including Mayor Eric Adams and other elected officials, gathered on the corner of Saint James Place and Fulton Street to see the unveiling of the new mosaic memorial, according to PIX 11.

This block is now called “Christopher Wallace Way.”

The Mayor tweeted, “We lost the Notorious B.I.G 26 years ago today. He was so young and yet he already gave us so much. This powerful mural will forever pay tribute to Christopher Wallace, a homegrown Brooklyn legend. It was more than just a dream.”

An abstract art piece, Biggie’s face is all mirror and he is dressed in a signature Coogie sweater. The artist hoped to capture the community and reflect the environment that made the rapper who he was.

Ironically, while Biggie repped Bedstuy, he was actually from an area called Clinton Hills.

There is a twist to the story. Many say the NYC mayor appeared in the rapper’s “Juicy” video in this quick scene. While Adams has not confirmed the cameo, Jesse Drucker feels like he has the exclusive.

On Mar. 9, 1997, the Notorious B.I.G., whose birth name was Christopher Wallace, was fatally shot after leaving the Vibe party during the Soul Train weekend in Los Angeles.

While many documentaries have been made, no one has been arrested for his death.

Hip-Hop has never been the same.

Bishop Lamor Whitehead Indicted For Falsifying Bank Records For Mortgages

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

The Gucci-fied headline-grabbing preacher, Bishop Lamor Miller Whitehead is back in the news again, after new allegations were dropped by the Manhattan Federal Court.

According to the New York Post, on Wednesday, Mar. 8, the pastor of Leaders of Tomorrow, falsified bank documents in an effort to get a mortgage for his million-dollar mansion in Paramus, NJ.

The preacher, who gained national attention after being robbed at gunpoint during Sunday service on livestream, has pled not guilty to four of the five charges leveled against him and believes he will be vindicated.

“We are going to be fighting those allegations,” Whitehead’s lawyer, Dawn Florio, said after the indictment was released. “Lamor Whitehead will be pleading not guilty when he is arraigned on the … indictment and denies those charges.”

However, the new indictment states he fabricated bank records and claimed to have an account under his Anointed Management Service, LLC with more than $2 million in it. In fact, he had less than $10, the feds claim.

The feds said this is not the first time that Whitehead has tried to get a loan with fraudulent paperwork.

Manhattan federal prosecutors stated in court documents, Whitehead “fabricated bank records for AMS LLC, from at least in or about October 2018 up to and including … February 2019, in an effort to obtain a mortgage in excess of $1.3 million to fund [his] purchase of a home in Paramus, New Jersey.”

While the government is building its case against the preacher, who is already in trouble for allegedly scamming some of his members and extorting real estate colleagues, Whitehead shares with his supporters that God will handle his battles.

He said on Instagram Live, “For everybody that’s praying for me, thank you, man. And for everyone that wish my downfall, thank you — because the Bible says that, God says, ‘I’ll make your enemies your footstool.’”

Adding, “You gotta be careful with touching a bishop; even if you feel like I’m not one, I am one. And if you become an enemy of God, right, that’s on you.”

Lawsuit Filed Against Jay-Z’s Cannabis Company Claiming Weed Smuggling

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Rapper-turned-mogul Jay-Z is about to catch some legal smoke after a lawsuit claimed his cannabis brand has been smuggling, hustling, and a bunch of other bad things since its launch.

According to SFGate.com, Jay-Z’s Monogram cannabis is accused of illegally transporting its product across the country, moving it from California to New York. While cannabis is legal in the states, it continues to be a federal Schedule 1 substance under the Control Substances Act— and illegal to be shipped, the DEA informs.

Monogram is also under the gun as a complaint alleges the company filed reports that were not accurate and practiced gender discrimination.

The complaint was filed last month by Cathi Clay, a former vice president at The Parent Company (TPCO), the parent company to Monogram.

In the lawsuit, she claimed  TPCO executives harassed and discriminated against her because she was a woman. After she filed a whistleblower report, one that reported the brand violated state cannabis regulations and submitted inaccurate financial records, Clay says the group of executives retaliated against her.

Jay-Z is included because Monogram is the cannabis brand connected to him and his Roc Nation company, working with Jadakiss, 2 Chainz, and Curren$y to promote. He is also the Chief Visionary Officer for TPCO.

An official statement from TPCO states all of the allegations put forth by Clay are “false.”