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Jonathan Majors Dominates The Box Office With ‘Creed III’ & ‘Quantumania’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Creed III scored big at the box office. The motion picture stars Michael B. Jordan as Adonis “Donnie” Creed and Jonathan Majors as Damian “Diamond Dame” Anderson.

According to reports, Creed III launched with $58.6 million. That amount is the highest debut for the Creed franchise. The original made $29.6 million in its opening weekend in 2015.

Creed pulled in a final domestic total of $109.8 million and a global total of $173.6 million. 2018’s Creed II opened with $35.6 million and ended up making $115.7 million domestically and $214.2 million worldwide.

Furthermore, Creed III reportedly broke the record for the highest domestic box office debut for a sports movie. The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production also brought in $100,458,008 at the international box office.

In addition to Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors as the leads, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Florian Munteanu, and Phylicia Rashad also make up the Creed III cast. The boxing drama serves as Jordan’s directorial debut.

Jonathan Majors also appeared in the weekend’s No. 2 movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios superhero film grossed $12.5 million from March 3-5. 

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania hit theaters on February 6 and opened with $106 million domestically. The latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe has a $419.6 million global sum.

Jonathan Majors plays Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Paul Rudd returned as Scott Lang/Ant-Man with Evangeline Lilly back as Hope van Dyne/Wasp.

Before entering the MCU, Jonathan Majors earned critical praise for his role in HBO’s Lovecraft Country. The 33-year-old Emmy nominee also acted in films such as White Boy Rick, Da 5 Bloods, The Harder They Fall, and Magazine Dreams.

Joe Budden Refers To J. Cole As A Coon For Collaborating With BTS Member J-Hope

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

South Korean singer/rapper J-Hope of BTS teamed up with Dreamville Records co-founder J. Cole for the “On the Street” single. 

The K-Pop artist and the Hip Hop artist’s song arrived on March 3. The track’s official music video amassed over 14 million views on YouTube in three days.

While BTS fans seem excited about J-Hope linking up with J. Cole, Joe Budden slammed the collaboration. The retired rapper criticized Cole for working with the Jack in the Box album creator.

Joe Budden Explains His Issue With The J-Hope/J. Cole Collab

“J. Cole’s pandering,” said Joe Budden on the “Sign Language” episode of his bi-weekly podcast. Budden added, “This is why people pander, by the way, because it works. ‘Let’s land the K-Pop star/J. Cole merger.’”

As some of The Joe Budden Podcast co-hosts expressed a different opinion about the “On the Street” track, Budden stared into the camera. The New Jersey native then held up a whiteboard with the word “COONS” written on it.

“My point ain’t about whether I like it creatively or not. My point is just recognizing what it is,” stated Budden after walking around the room with the whiteboard.

Screenshot from The Joe Budden Podcast

Both BTS & J. Cole Found Success On The American Charts

BTS is one of the most commercially successful music acts in the world. The Big Hit Music-backed boy band also became chart-toppers in America with six No. 1 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart and six No. 1 entries on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

J. Cole is widely viewed as one of the greatest rappers of his generation. The Grammy winner released the No. 1 albums Cole World: The Sideline Story, Born Sinner, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, 4 Your Eyez Only, KOD, and The Off-Season.

Dreamville Records just released Creed III: The Soundtrack on March 3. The project includes J. Cole’s “Adonis Interlude (The Montage)” produced by Dr. Dre. Plus, Dreamville recently announced the 2023 Dreamville Festival.

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Yung Miami Declares She’s “Not Sharing” Her Man In Next Relationship  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Yung Miami appears to be tired of having to share her man with other women. 

The City Girl, who has been seeing Diddy for over a year although the pair maintain they’re still single, took to social media on Sunday to issue a declaration about her next relationship. 

After debuting a new single at Rolling Loud on Saturday evening (Mar. 4) with fellow City girl JT, Yung Miami was in need of some TLC.  

“It’s been a long week I just want my man 😓,” she tweeted on Sunday. However, while she did not say what got between her and her man, she returned with a follow–up tweet a short time later.  

“I’m not sharing my next n####!” Yung Miami stated although she failed to say what prompted the tweet.  

Elsewhere, this weekend, the Caresha Please host revealed she has no plans to ever tie the knot.  

“I don’t want to get married cos I feel like men are not faithful,” Yung Miami said during a recent Instagram Live session. “I take everything personal, I will never forget. If my husband cheats on me, Imma kill him.” 

Diddy Says “Yung Miami Is Not My Side Chick”

Last year, Diddy defended Yung Miami after fans dragged her online. She was called a “side chick” after the Hip-Hop mogul announced the birth of his daughter, Love Sean Combs. 

“@yungmiami305 is not my side chick,” Diddy tweeted last December. “Never has been, never will be. She’s very important and special to me, and I don’t play about my Shawty Wop. I don’t discuss things on the internet and I will not start today.    

“So think what you want,” he continued. “But know that if you do something to hurt mine, I’m gonna to come to your house and we’re gonna talk about it like human beings. LOVE.”  

Yung Miami also insisted she and Diddy have a mutually beneficial relationship.   

“People think that I’m like a side chick and he just do whatever he want and I’m just head over heels. No it go both ways,” she said. “Ain’t nothing one sided over here.”  

She also revealed that she knew about the baby before she was born in October.  

Rihanna Jokes About Sibling Rivalry Over Oscars Performance, Shares Adorable New Video & Pics 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Rihanna is heading to the Oscars next week, but her baby son isn’t too happy about missing out on the show. 

The 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show star and first-time Academy Award nominee will need a babysitter for the Mar. 12 ceremony, where she is due to perform her nominated song “Lift Me Up.” Nonetheless, she will have one baby on-board as the star recently announced she and A$AP Rocky are expecting their second child.  

Rihanna shared an adorable video of her little man crying while joking he’s upset at missing out.  

“My son when he found out his sibling is going to the Oscars and not him,” Rihanna penned in the caption. “Swipe for tb of my fat man.” 

She also shared a cute video of the baby watching the music video for the Oscar-nominated song. The track, which appears on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, is in the running for Best Original Song. Check out the sweet pictures below. 

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Rihanna On Protecting Her Son’s Privacy

Rihanna recently unveiled her second pregnancy during her performance at the Super Bowl. The fiercely protective parents are yet to reveal their son’s name, although they did open up about parenthood during their recent British Vogue cover shoot. 

Rihanna revealed they were forced into sharing images of their baby for the first time after being caught by paparazzi during the magazine’s beach photo shoot.  

“I just went straight into protective mode,” Rhianna recalled. “Like there wasn’t even time for rage. [Rocky and I] drove up to the trailer area and we sat in the car chatting and working out how we move forward. As parents it just feels so icky, like a violation. … As we were speaking, we knew they were making calls and deals.” 

The couple scrambled to share a video of their son on TikTok to beat the paparazzi to it.  

“Throw me to the wolves,” she said. “Do what you want with me. But he doesn’t have a say in any of this. We’ve been protecting him thus far and you don’t have any consent to be posting photos or selling photos of my child, a minor. Get the hell out of here with that.” 

Chaka Khan Apologizes For ‘Greatest Singers List’ Comments After Shading Mariah Carey & Adele 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Chaka Khan has apologized after sharing some less-than-kind remarks about the singing abilities of Mariah Carey and Adele.  

The legendary singer claimed she didn’t mean to cause offense and said she was baited into making the remarks. Chaka Khan made the comments after being asked for her reaction to being ranked number 29 on Rolling Stone’s list of The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time earlier this year. 

However, in a lengthy Instagram post, the iconic songstress expressed her regret and announced plans for a foundation to empower other artists.  

“Recently, I was asked about a list of the ‘greatest singers of all time’ and instead of questioning the need for such a list, I was pitted against other artists and I took the bait,” Chaka Khan began. “As artists, we are unfairly put into ‘boxes’, ‘categories’ or on ‘lists.’ Being an artist or musician is not a competition. It’s a gift, for which I am truly grateful.” 

She then went on to state: “It was not my intention to cause pain or upset anyone.,” before offering her sincere apologies “to anyone that felt this way.” 

Chaka Khan continued, “Thank you for all the love everyone has shown me, unconditionally. I have always been about empowering others and I started a foundation for that very purpose. I will be announcing soon.” 

The “Ain’t Nobody” hitmaker rounded out her post with a message of love. “Empowering all artists is most important because we truly are the architects of change…and change begins within the heart.  I love you all and God bless – Chaka,” she concluded.  Check out her post below and listen to her comments at the end of the page.

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Chaka Khan Says It Must be “Payola”

During her interview with Andrew Goldman for his The Originals podcast, which aired last week, Chaka Khan suggested that Mariah Carey’s placement at No. 5 on the controversial list must be “payola.”  

She also scoffed at Adele landing at No. 22 and Mary J. Blige ranking at 25. “OK, I quit,” she declared. “These are blind b######! They are blind as a m############ bat! They need hearing aids… These must be the children of Helen Keller!” the 69-year-old continued. 

GloRilla Reacts To Reports Of Multiple Victims Injured In Stampede Following Rochester Show

By: London JennnCategory: News

GloRilla has responded with shock to reports of chaos following her concert in Rochester, New York, on Sunday night.  

Shortly before midnight on Sunday (Mar. 5), concertgoers flocked to social media with reports of several people needing hospital treatment following the show at Main Street Armory.  

“Major emergency response at the Main St. Armory after a concert,” one reporter stated. “Had witnesses telling me at least three women were trampled as concertgoers left the venue. I also saw a firefighter performing cpr presumably on a victim on scene.”  

Multiple people reported fans were trampled in a stampede at the event, while others reported hearing shots fired. One user claimed the police scanner reported 3 “unconscious” individuals were rushed to hospital after being trampled. They also claimed the fire department called the situation “A mass casualty event.”  

Harrowing footage too distressing to share has emerged online showing multiple people lying motionless on the ground as scared fans plea for help.  

Elsewhere another report suggested “Possibly up to 5 not breathing,” and a possible overdose, with emergency services being drafted in from other areas to assist. A possible stabbing victim was also said to be transported to Rochester General Hospital.  

“I’m so emotional leaving this concert,” said one Twitter user following the GloRilla concert. “Ppl were literally getting trampled, ppl screaming that they can’t breath. like I literally can’t believe my experience.” 

The CMG artist reacted to the reports on Twitter, claiming she was unaware of the events that unfolded.  

“I’m just now hearing about what happened wtf 😢😢😢,” GloRilla tweeted. “Praying everybody is ok. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼” 

Official details are scant at this time. This situation is developing.  

Stay Ahead of the Game: MUBUTV’s Latest Lineup Helps Navigate the Changing Music Industry

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Sponsored Posts

The MUBUTV Video channel by Music Business Registry is back with an exciting and informative programming lineup. This includes all-new episodes of its flagship show, the MUBUTV: Insider Video Series, as well as a host of new programs designed to help artists, producers, and music industry professionals navigate the challenges of building a sustainable career in music.

Whether you’re interested in staying up-to-date on the latest industry developments or looking for practical instruction on how to succeed in music, the MUBUTV Video channel has something to offer. Here are some of the highlights:

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The Flagship Show, MUBUTV:

Insider Video Series takes an in-depth look at the many challenges and industry nuances of what it takes to build a sustainable career in today’s music business.

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Tune into the channel’s YouTube Live Streaming Events for exclusive interviews with industry experts and insider access to some of the hottest artists and performers.

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Learn from the best with the channel’s How-To Instructional Series for Artists, which covers everything from songwriting and production to marketing and promotion.

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The MUBUTV Video channel has recently launched the MUBUTV: Insider Podcast, where music industry professionals share their insights and experiences.

The MUBUTV Video channel is a valuable resource for anyone looking to succeed in the music industry. To learn more, check out the channel at https://mubu.guru/krvnm.

50 Cent Says Melle Mel is Out of Touch For Suggesting Eminem’s Successful Because He’s White 

By: London JennnCategory: News

50 Cent has fired back at Melle Mel over the comments the Hip-Hop legend made about Eminem. 

During a recent interview, the Furious Five member claimed that Slim Shady is only ranked a top-five rapper because he’s white. 50 Cent didn’t like what he was hearing, and took to Instagram to defend Eminem, although he later deleted the post. 

“There was more money selling dope than being in Hip Hop when Melle Mel was popping, the culture has grown so much,” Fiddy penned. “I am not sure if it would be what it is today with out artist like Eminem. S### I am not sure I would be who I am with out him but you know it is competitive so n##### gonna hate. LOL f### outta here ! We sucker free.” 

Melle Mel Says Eminem Wouldn’t Be A Hip-Hop Great If He Were Black

50 Cent was responding to Melle Mel’s comments about Eminem in a recent interview with the Art of Dialogue. 

While Melle Mel acknowledged, “Obviously, he’s a capable rapper,” he pushed back at Em’s Top 5 spot on Billboard’s greatest rappers list.  

“If you was talking about sales, he sold more than everybody. “If you talking about rhyme style – OK, he got a rhyme style. But he’s white! He’s white!” Melle Mel declared. “If Eminem was just another n#### like all the rest of us, would he be Top 5 on that list when a n#### that can rhyme just as good as him is 35?” 

After stating that he would be “greater than Elvis,” if he were white, Melle Mel doubled down on his stance that Eminem wouldn’t be considered among the Hip-Hop greats if he were Black.  

“If he was a Black rapper, he wouldn’t even make the list probably,” Melle Mel said. “Busta [Rhymes] … see this is the difference between who writes what list. Busta, I would say, is the No. 1 rapper overall. Nobody’s gonna take Busta. Busta could rap just as good as Eminem. Eminem, he has his style. He’s got a nice little tricky, gimmicky style … But to say that he would be [able to] sell as many records if he was just another brother, that’s not true. It’s just not.” Watch the interview below.

Lor Sosa & Fat Trel “Extra Mean”

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Lor Sosa is a Baltimore-based MC that is leveling up with each release. His melodic sound is taking him next level. When it comes to bars, he is always witty with his verses. He paired with DC legend Fat Trel on his newest visual for “Extra Mean.” Trel is fresh out of jail, but his contributions to “Extra Mean” proves he has not lost one step. The two flashy MCs flex their muscles in the Worldstar Hip Hop video premiere. Both DMV representatives have been on their grind for a while, and fans of both highly anticipated this link-up.

Lor Sosa is coming off the heels of a fantastic 2022. He has used his momentum to leverage better visuals and more significant opportunities from around the industry. He has spent time on both coasts, but he will always have ties to Baltimore. With over 350K followers on Instagram, he is pushing to build a lit career on and off social media. He spent Grammy weekend networking and connecting with plenty of the industry’s A-list stars. His wave is growing, and “Extra Mean” is moving in the right direction.  

Check out the fiery visual for the Fat Trel-assisted single, “Extra Mean,” here today!

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Michael B. Jordan’s “Creed III” Shatters Rocky’s Box Office Records, And There Are Rumors!

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

Sylvester Stallone has a long-running beef with a man that bought the rights to Rocky Balboa in 1976, when he was a struggling actor. That original movie was made for about $1 million. And it went on to make nearly $300 million at the box office, according to a report I read. Franchise producer Irwin Winkler is not giving up his prize, even if he took advantage of Sly when he was a young buck. Sly does get paid off it, but only a fraction of what he would if he owned it. And here lies the back story of “Creed III.” This is the first movie in Rocky franchise history that does not feature Rocky Balboa. This movie is definitively about Adonis Creed.

That said: the Michael B. Jordan-directed “Creed III” has broken box office sales records for ALL SPORTS MOVIES. This includes Rocky flicks too. The movie made $58.6 million over the weekend. Shout out to Jonathan Majors, writer Ryan Coogler and MBJ. They are a powerful force that I think will continue to grow in Hollyweird. That said: Sly may never come back to the franchise or he comes back negotiating weak! I do hope he eventually returns, but he better get right with MBJ. The pair had creative differences in addition to the beef with Winkler.

I am seeing a number of rumors on the internet. 1) The Creed franchise will continue past this third iteration. Creed 1 & 2 made hundreds of millions so it is a bankable brand. 2) The next Creed will likely stray further into uncharted waters, as his daughter is looking like somebody of interest. 3) MBJ, Majors and Coogler are probably going to make for a dynamic force in entertainment, as they have already revealed some of those plans. It is an exciting time. 4) Creed 4 is definitely coming.

READ OUR REVIEW: “Creed III” Transcends Tradition As An Action-Packed, Emotional Knockout Of A Movie

Lastly, I think Rocky returns to the franchise in one of these movies. I do not know how many Creed movies they will make.

If you have not seen it, go see Creed III!

TikTok Hosts First-ever Visionary Voices Black Hollywood Brunch 

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Events

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TikTok recently hosted  their Visionary Voices Black Hollywood Brunch, bringing together the Black community and its allies in honor of visionary creatives and culture change makers in media and entertainment to celebrate Black History Month.

The Visionary Voices Black Hollywood Brunch featured an engaging discussion on trendsetting impact of the Black TikTok community moderated by TikTok’s BlackTikTok Community Manager Alexzi Girma.

The panel featured honorees from BlackTikTok’s inaugural Visionary Voices list including @juicybodygoddess, @kahlilgreene and @_itzpsyiconic_ (aka “Terri Joe”).

@Thirteenlune and @poshcandleco.com’s beauty and candle products were available for attendees as gifts.

A few lucky attendees were also able to win @brandonblackwoodnyc bags as well. The CFDA Award nominee was also on the Visionary Voices list.

Between a perfect brunch spread and vibes curated by DJ Kara, the brunch did not disappoint.

Does Playboi Carti Worship Satan?

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

Playboi Carti is something else. But, what is he though? That is the real question.

You guys might recalled that Playboi Carti was recently branded a “serial abuse” for choking his then-girlfriend who also happened to be pregnant. This happened in December and he managed to catch an assault charge to go with it. You know that Iggy Azalea, Carti’s ex and BM, co-signed the abuse and reasserted that she was abused as well.

So, there’s that history, but does that add to the rumor that he worships a big, red and evil man-god? It might and it might not. First of all, let me put this here: a girl left Rolling Loud because he sounded “demonic.” Various grunts and sounds didn’t help those rumors either. What was happening during the performance was disturbing too. Carti’s performance at Rolling Loud Cali was cut short after only a few songs. His performance resulted in fans acting a complete fool. Some fans reportedly lit fires, others jumped over barricades and some were injured. Some rumors even stated that somebody died during the performance, but that was not true.

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So, about a year ago, I got a rumor about Carti too. I didn’t push it out there because it was already old when the person told me. But Carti reportedly came to a university on the East Coast. I won’t say the exact school, but I will say it is a bigger city. Carti performed at the basketball stadium of the school and a witness said he likely worshipped the big red guy that some say does not exist! First, she said he had an inverted cross. Secondly, he and his people trashed the box office were they occupied, which also means they could be like a rock group. She said he and the crew were “nasty, dirty, devil worshippers” – her words. She also said they didn’t tip. WOW.

DJ Pooh Announces New Series Based On 2001 Film “The Wash” With Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

DJ Pooh has announced a new series based on the 2001 film, The Wash. On Friday (March 3), DJ Pooh shared a Twitter post featuring a photo of an orange bucket and air freshener with “The Wash” logo. He wrote in the caption, “It all comes out in ‘The Wash.’ New series coming!”

Released in November 2001, The Wash starred Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre alongside appearances by Eminem, Ludacris, Kurupt, Shaquille O’Neal, Xzibit and Pauly Shore. (Eminem was deliberately left uncredited for his role in this film so 8 Mile would be his feature film debut.) DJ Pooh, who also wrote and directed the film, plays a gang member named “Slim.”

The plot revolves around two roommates—Sean (Dr. Dre) and Dee Loc (Snoop Dogg)—who’ve failed to pay their rent. Consequently, their landlord’s given them a three-day eviction notice. So, they agree to get a job at a local car wash, but things go awry rather quickly.

DJ Pooh—who also co-wrote the original Friday film—didn’t provide any further details on the upcoming series. Until that happens, revisit a clip from the O.G. film below.

Quavo & Offset Sit Separately At Atlanta Hawks Game—Is This It For Migos?

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: Rumors

Migos suffered an insurmountable tragedy when one-third of the group, Takeoff, was fatally shot last November. The remaining members, Quavo and Offset, then reportedly got into a fight backstage at the Grammy Awards just as they were about to pay tribute to their fallen brother. Now, DailyMail reports the two Atlanta rap stars didn’t sit together at the Portland Trail Blazers vs. the Atlanta Hawks game at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Friday (March 3).

Of course, this only fueled speculation Migos is officially over and won’t continue without Takeoff. Quavo confirmed as much in his latest solo song, “Greatness,” in which he raps, “Don’t ask about the group, he gone, we gone…it can’t come back.”

But the rift between Quavo and Offset is seeming to only deepen, a sad turn of events during such a challenging time. If anything, they should be banding together. Both of them are suffering. Period.

Offset’s wife, Cardi B, talked about the grief her husband was experiencing, saying in December 2022, “We’re living our life normally, but deep down inside our hearts have been so heavy. I feel like if I talk about the incident so desensitized, I feel like if we talk about how we really feel or what m############ really been going through, y’all will start saying, ‘Oh, sympathy. Oh sympathy’.

“We don’t want no sympathy. We ain’t no charity case. But no lie, I have been feeling so hopeless trying to make my husband happy. Trying to make him crack a smile, seeing him randomly cry, see him trying to distract his mind completely… schedules been changing, trying to keep up with work after everything that he’s been going through these past couple of weeks.”

While Quavo and Offset grapple with grief, it’s sad when people who’ve been so close drift apart. One thing’s certain—Takeoff wouldn’t want that.

50 Cent Ready To Seize Former Employee’s Property To Collect Massive $6M Judgement

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

A court has ruled in favor of rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent in a lawsuit against his former employee, Mitchell Green, and now the rapper is collecting.

The unscrupulous former director of Brand Management for 50 Cent’s Sire Spirits had been secretly pocketing $2.2 million in kickbacks since 2018, but the scheme was exposed in 2020 after he was threatened with extortion.

Green was fired and taken to court by the rap star’s company.

In October 2021, the court issued a final award of $6,194,293 in favor of Sire Spirits, including compensatory damages, pre-judgment interest, disgorged compensation and benefits, attorneys’ fees and costs, and arbitrator compensation.

Green tried to have the award vacated, but the court denied his request in June 2022. In November 2022, the court awarded an additional $89,305.50 in attorneys’ fees and costs to Sire Spirits.

Last week, the court ordered Green to pay $6,283,598.50 in compensatory damages, plus pre-and post-judgment interest.

If Green does not pay, 50 plans to seize his bank accounts, personal property, and any assets he might have to satisfy the massive judgment.

And 50 is not done just yet in making people pay for hatching the scheme.

According to a lawsuit reported by The New York Post, Michael Caruso, an employee of Beam Suntory, connected Mitchel Green with Sire Spirits and claimed he had a connection with the Taittinger champagne family, which turned out to be false.

Green then allegedly charged Sire bloated prices for their products and kept some extra cash, while Caruso and his wife invoiced Green for their cut.

Sire Spirits is suing the Carusos, Beam Suntory, and others for unspecified damages as well.

Despite the setback, 50 Cent’s alcohol and champagne business thrives, with recent deals with NBA and MLB teams and successful events like his annual Tycoon Weekend.

Just last week, a bottle of 50 Cent’s Le Chemin du Roi Brut Champagne sold for $325,000 at a Houston Rodeo auction

Chris Rock Addresses Will Smith Oscars Slap In Netflix With More Jada Pinkett Jokes

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Chris Rock took a vow of silence on the Will Smith “slap heard around the world” right after it happened last March. But now, the comedian has finally addressed the televised assault in his new Netflix special, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage.

“You all know what happened to me, getting smacked by Shug Smith,” he said. “Everybody knows, everybody f###### knows. I got smacked at the f###### Oscars by this m###########. People are like, ‘Did it hurt?’A nd people are like ‘Did it hurt?’ It still hurts. I got ‘Summertime’ ringing in my ears.”

Rock also promised he’d never sit down with Oprah Winfrey or Gayle King to discuss the incident. He continued, “I’m not a victim baby. You will never see me on Oprah or Gayle crying. You will never see it. It’s never going to happen. F### that s###. I took that s### like [boxer Manny] Pacquiao.”

Rock continued the “selective outrage” theme by touching on Jada Pinkett’s affair with August Alsina, which she famously referred to as an “entanglement.” He couldn’t understand why “two talented people” would spread their personal business online. He also continued to call Smith a “b####” about 18,000 times.

“Everybody who really knows, knows that I had nothing to do with that s###,” Rock said. “I didn’t have any ‘entanglements.’ She hurt him way more than he hurt me. Everybody in the world called him a b####. I tried to call the m###########. I tried to call that man and give him my condolences. He didn’t pick up for me. Everybody called him a b####. And who does he hit? Me.”

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Chris Rock: Selective Outrage streamed live from Baltimore and featured appearances from fellow comedians Amy Schumer, Jerry Seinfeld, Arsenio Hall, Deon Cole and Leslie Jones. The Daily Show’s Ronny Chieng served as host.

SZA Wants Concert Performances To Be Like “Therapy Sessions”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

SZA has promised to deliver “theatre” and “therapy” with her concert gigs.

The singer-songwriter, real name Solána Rowe, kicked off her first-ever arena trek, “The SOS Tour,” last month.

Teasing what fans can expect during an interview for Billboard, SZA insisted there would be something for everyone.

“I am deeply excited to pop ass and cry and give theatre. I want it to feel like a play on Broadway, but more like Suspiria and Cirque du Soleil in the weirdest way,” she said. “I want it to be smart and exhilarating and exhausting and exciting like a party, but also like a therapy session.”

And while SZA is excited to travel across North America to support her second studio album, she confessed that she is also “nervous” about the prospect.

“It’s interesting because my other shows were intimate, and I felt like people were really coming to see me. But I know certain people are just coming to see what the hype is about, and that makes me nervous. But I just want to put on the best show that expresses my theatrical side,” the star added.

The “SOS Tour” concludes in Inglewood, California, on March 23rd.

Chris Brown To Be Questioned By U.K. Police Over Alleged Assault With Glass Bottle

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Chris Brown has been struggling for years to shed his reputation as a “bad boy.” Since the 2009 assault on his then-girlfriend Rihanna, the R&B singer regularly finds himself in trouble with the law. Now, according to The Sun, he has another legal matter to face. On February 19, a man claimed Brown sent him to a hospital following a fight at Tape nightclub in Hanover Square.

“A row broke out with a guy and Brown’s crowd and the man was hit over the head with a bottle,” a witness said. “He tried to get up off the ground to escape but he was surrounded and then punched and kicked before security broke it up.”

The man was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police reviewed CCTV and want to talk to Brown when he returns to England for additional shows at The O2.

Brown, 33, has been arrested for assault multiple times. In 2013, he was taken into custody during a trip to Washington D.C., where he broke a man’s nose who wanted a picture. Although he went to rehab after the incident, the stint didn’t last long. He was soon kicked out and sentenced to a year in jail for breaching his probation agreement.

Brown again exhibited aggressive behavior during a Berlin concert last week when he grabbed a fan’s phone and tossed it. As for the most recent altercation, police said, “Police were called at approximately 04:40hrs on Sunday, 19 February following reports of a man assaulted at a venue in Hanover Square, W1. There have been no arrests. Inquiries continue.”

Ice-T Shares His Sadness Over Loss Of Late “Law & Order: SVU Co-Star Richard Belzer

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Rap star Ice-T opened up about how the loss of actor Richard Belzer has impacted him since his passing last month.

Ice-T has reflected on his “close friendship” with late co-star Richard Belzer.

During an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the rapper/actor shared his sadness over the death of his longtime “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” colleague, who passed away on February 19th at 78.

Noting how he and Richard “clicked really quickly,” Ice-T – real name Tracy Marrow – shared some of his favorite memories of the actor, who played Detective John Munch.

“It’s hard to talk about Belzer without being funny,” he smiled. “Belzer got me real quick. He says, ‘Ice-T, you’re going to be my partner. You know what I look for in a script?’ I’m like, ‘What?’ He goes, ‘Days off.'”

Ice-T also told host Jimmy another story about when he and Richard cemented their friendship.

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“He said, ‘We’re both nightclub entertainers. We both don’t like working late, and we don’t like working much. Me and you will be great partners,'” the 65-year-old remembered. “I said, ‘Well Belzer, you’re Jewish, and I’m Black, so if the Klan come, I just gotta outrun you.’ I love Belzer, man.”

Elsewhere in the conversation, Ice-T insisted he has no plans to retire from portraying Fin Tutuola on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” which is currently in its 24th season.

“Imma stay on until the wheels fall off,” he declared. “Black people don’t jump off boats, especially when they’re still floating, you understand?”

Creed III Star Michael B. Jordan Getting Ready For Strangers To Punch Him

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

‌Michael B. Jordan is prepared for strangers to attempt to fight him in public following the release of “Creed III.”

The actor reprises the role of boxer Adonis Creed in the third installment of the sports drama, a spin-off of the “Rocky” franchise, with the new movie also serving as his feature directorial debut.

During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Michael noted that he is anticipating more people trying to punch him following the film’s release on March 3rd.

“Everyone’s gonna come up to me, you know, throwing the punch up, that’s going to be the thing. I used to see Sly do that all the time,” he said, referring to original “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone. “Now, I get it. People randomly coming up (and) smacking s**t off the table. (I’m like), ‘I’m trying to eat, what’s going on?’ (They say), ‘Adonis Creed, we meet again.’ (I respond), ‘I just met you, what are you talking about?’ But yeah, I’m looking forward to that.”

Elsewhere in the conversation, Michael shared how he spoke to other actor-directors, including Bradley Cooper, Jon Favreau, and Denzel Washington, in the lead-up to production.

Reflecting on his connection to Denzel, the star recalled how the Oscar winner insisted on setting him up with a storyboard artist.

“We were in the middle of rehearsal and he picks up his phone and he calls this guy and was like, ‘Hey, Warren, it’s D. Yeah, yeah, so remember that kid I was tellin’ you about? Yeah, well, he’s gonna hire you. Alright, cool,'” the 36-year-old remembered. “(It was) so crucial – just the shortlist and to really prepare, you know, what scenes you (are) gonna actually shoot and what (are the) shots that you actually need – storyboards were a lifesaver for me.”