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EXCLUSIVE: Nicki Minaj Demands Blogger Pay Up For Dissing Her Kid And Ignoring Lawsuit

By: Justin IveyCategory: Exclusives

Nicki Minaj requested a default judgment in her defamation lawsuit against blogger Nosey Heaux.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Nicki Minaj’s lawyer Judd Burstein asked the Clerk of the Court to issue a certificate of default on Thursday (February 23). Burstein said Nosey Heaux, whose real name is Marley Green, failed to respond to the lawsuit.

“Defendants have not answered or otherwise moved with respect to the complaint and the time for them to do so has expired,” Burstein wrote.

Nicki Minaj sued Green in September 2022. Attorney Bobby Samini, who’s representing Green, agreed to accept service for the blogger in October 2022.

Burstein served Green by emailing a copy of the summons and complaint to Samini in October 2022. Nicki Minaj’s lawyer proposed extending the deadline to respond in December 2022.

The court approved the request, setting a new deadline of January 16, 2023. But Burstein never heard back from Green.

Nicki Minaj pursued legal action against Green after the blogger accused the rapper of using cocaine. The 40-year-old artist also took issue with remarks about her child.

“The Defendants herein have outrageously defamed [Nicki Minaj] by posting a video on their Twitter page in which Defendant Marley Green, who goes by the name of ‘Nosey Heaux,’ falsely and maliciously stated that [Nicki Minaj] is a ‘cokehead’ who is ‘shoving all this cocaine up her nose,’” Burstein wrote in the lawsuit. “Further, evidencing a fundamental lack of decency, Green has also posted vile comments about [Nicki Minaj’s] one year-old son. While these comments are not actionable, they nonetheless demonstrate why punitive damages should be awarded in this case.”

Burstein insisted his client never used cocaine. The lawyer claimed Green acted with “actual malice” because she knew the allegation was false or at least “knew that there was a high probability that it was false.”

Nicki Minaj is seeking at least $75,000 in damages.

Kay Flock Hit With Additional Charges While In Custody For Murder

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Kay Flock faces more criminal charges a little over a year after he was arrested for murder.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced an indictment against Kay Flock and several alleged gang members on Thursday (February 23). The 19-year-old artist and five fellow members of the Sev Side gang were charged with racketeering conspiracy, among other crimes.

Three men connected to the Third Side gang were indicted for racketeering conspiracy and related charges. Prosecutors say the Third Side gang is closely affiliated with Sev Side.

“Over a span of several years, the members of these gangs allegedly terrorized neighborhoods in the Bronx and Manhattan by killing and shooting other people,” U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a press release. “Through these charges, we will hold Sev Side and Third Side members responsible for plaguing our communities with gun violence.”

Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was previously accused of killing a 24-year-old man in December 2021. Police arrested him a week after the shooting.

The drill rapper was charged with first-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon in 2021. He remained in state custody until the indictment.

Kay Flock has been transferred to federal custody. His new charges include racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, use of a firearm resulting in death, attempted murder and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, use of a firearm for attempted murder and assault with a dangerous weapon.

Alyze Elyse Brings You ‘Neus’

By: Jake CratesCategory: Lifestyle

 This film will definitely be one for the culture

With over 150 million streams on Major Platforms such as Amazon Prime, Tubi, Xumo and so many more to say the least. Certified Record Breaking Independent Filmmaker Alyze Elyse is now bringing to the mainstream a new project titled “NEUS”. This film presents the opportunity to enlighten  black culture to understand the purpose they serve in this civil society that has mislead the culture with false narratives of their true value.         

Alyze Elyse has brought together an amazing cast of upcoming actors such as Corey Jones, Terri Montrel, Michael Foster, James Glenn, and June Buckner along with the collective of HipHop artist and Poets Jamaar Milton, Mr.Rozzi, and Bubsy Millions.NEUS is set to release worldwide on Amazon Prime MARCH 31st.

For more info: Go to www.alyzeelyse.com

Elementary School Gym Teaching Assistant Arrested For Licking And Tickling 7-year-old Foot

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

A Georgia grade school gym paraprofessional has been locked up for violating a 7-year-old student at the amusement park during a class trip.

According to Law & Crime, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, Caurey Verlon Rollins was arrested and charged with one count of non-aggravated child molestation in connection with the disturbing incident.

The school went to the Urban Air Adventure Park on Wednesday, Jan. 14,  Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reports. During the trip, he allegedly told the boy to take off his socks and then proceeded to tickle and lick his toes.

William Gilbert, the owner of the park, told law enforcement that Rollins was alone inside a fenced-in area that was only supposed to be for little children to play. The child, who was there at the park with his friend and friend’s mom, was in the area playing.

The Augusta Press reports that the Glenn Hills Elementary school worker walked up to the young victim and  “tickled his feet, asked him to remove his socks and eventually licked both of the victim’s feet.”

The story gets more bizarre as the warrant for his arrest says man allegedly pulls out his phone and turns on the flashlight.

Caitlin Phillips, the woman who was watching the child, said, “[The victim] said ‘there was an adult and he asked me to sit down in front of him and he um, wanted me to remove my socks and started rubbing on my feet. And then he started licking them’ — like, licking his toes.”

Authorities say that Rollins first claimed he was meeting with a family there who had just left. In his elaborate lie he said he was waiting for his cousin and was talking to him through Snapchat.

“Caurey Rollins stated he never met his cousin at Urban Air Adventure Park,” a report says.

However, it was later learned by investigators that the man was lying. He came alone to the children’s haven.

As of Tuesday, Jan. 17, Rollins has been placed on unpaid leave for an “undetermined number of days” from the Richmond County school.

The school is waiting for the investigation into the child abuse allegations to be complete before taking further action.

School district spokeswoman Keisa Gunby did not comment to the press about if there were other allegations against him.

However, on Saturday, Feb. 11, days before his arrest, he sent an email to the district, resigning from his job— one where he had access to multiple students the same age as the victim.

He wrote, “I appreciate everything you have done for me so far, but it is in my best interest to step down from the Board of Education and seek other employment.”

 Rollins remains in the Richmond County Detention Center without bond.

R. Kelly Sentenced In Chicago Trial; Expected To Be Eligible For Release When He Is 80

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Disgraced singer R. Kelly has just received his sentencing for crimes committed over decades against girls, boys, and women in Chicago.

On Thursday, Feb. 23, U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber sentenced the man, who once called himself R&B’s Pied Piper, to an additional year consecutive to his 30-year term out of federal court in New York, and 19 concurrent years on convictions related to child pornography and sexual conduct with minors, according to the Chicago Tribune.

This was a strategic move. A longer sentence in Cook County would make sure the artist/ producer would remain behind bars if his New York conviction was ever overturned on appeal. 

The judge also believes that with such a long sentence, Kelly likely not re-offend if he ever gets out.

“He was grooming young girls when he was in his 20s, he was a millionaire and he was a superstar,” Leinenweber said. “… Few girls would be susceptible to his charms as an 80-year-old with no money and no prospects.”

Others commented, including the prosecution.

“(Kelly) for decades has been sexually abusing girls intentionally and with willful disregard, meaning he knew what he was doing was wrong and criminal and he did it anyway,” Assistant United States Attorney Jeannice Appenteng said.

The Grammy Award-winning artist’s lawyer Jennifer Bonjean said her client wanted to speak out but she has advised him not to. She reminded the press that he was a victim of sexual trauma as a young person also, and that “shaped his view of women, shaped his view of sex, shaped his view of the world.”

“I think you don’t need to be a Ph.D. to connect the dots here,” she said.

The key witness in the trial, R. Kelly’s former goddaughter “Jane,” had a statement read by her attorney in the court.

She wanted for her abuser to spend “the balance of his natural born life” in prison for what he did to her.

“When your virginity is taken by a pedophile at the age of 14 and you live for him, your life is never your own,” attorney Christopher Brown read from Jane’s statement. “I will never be able to unsee, unthink or be unaffected by the child pornography I was enticed to engage in. I thought Robert loved me. To do the things he did, he in fact loathed me.”

Jane was only one of the victims that spoke out. Probably the most notable. She was featured in the video that was at the center of the 2008 trial that he was acquitted of, AllHipHop.com reports.

The current Chicago federal trial lasted for five weeks and featured some 34 witnesses. 

Bonjean, who was key in getting Bill Cosby free from jail, is appealing Kelly’s conviction and sentence in Brooklyn’s federal court. The lawyer also plans to appeal Kelly’s conviction in Chicago to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Lil Nas X Talks New Project With Fans On Twitter

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

After exploding on the scene 2019 EP, “7” and doubling back with the hit-heavy “Montero” in 2021, Lil Nas X is sharing what’s next for him.

On Monday, Feb. 20, he hopped on Twitter to engage with his fans and dropped some jewels about upcoming music and what fans can expect.

One fan asked, “AHH CAN YOU MAKE A ANOTHER SAD SONG🥺,” and he responded, “I didn’t make many of those I been too happy lately.”

Another fan asked him “when is the album coming” and he told them it was coming out in the summer, adding that some songs have already been leaked.

When someone asked, “How many tracks confirmed?”

The “Old Town Road” rapper said, “idk I love so many songs plus I’m still in the studio making music so it’s gone be hard to pick.”

Fiddy, whose user name is @nasxfiddy, said “Take your time but also hurry the hell up.”

Lil Nas X took that in stride but offered (understanding the urgency of his fans’ request), “it’s mostly planning now. I could easily just release music but I have to build moments around this s###. I have to go bigger than before!”

This new project will be almost two years after his last, which was nominated for Album of the Year, “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” was nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, and “Industry Baby” was nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the Grammy Awards.

While he did not win, he does have two of the golden trophies from his previous project and break-out song,  “Old Town Road”(Remix) featuring Billy Ray Cyrus.

Rapper Oh Boy Prince Speaks On 18-Wheeler Brake Pad Accident And Says He Wants Justice

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

After being in a horrible accident while driving in Texas, Brooklyn native Oh Boy Prince is finally speaking out.

On Friday, Jan. 6, the “Stanky Leg” artist says he was cruising in his car on Interstate 30 with his girlfriend Unique Musick when the tragedy happened.

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According to The Shade Room, within a half hour of them dropping their son off, a brake pad from a nearby 18-wheeler, flew off and hit his car.  The pad broke through the windshield and their dashboard, and then hit the rapper in the face. Ultimately, the pad landed in the child’s car seat in the back of the vehicle— after causing so much damage.

Oh Boy Prince says he doesn’t remember what happened, saying, “I just passed out.”

“She kept telling me to get off the gas and hit the brake,” he recalls. At this point, Unique had to grab the wheel to stop the car from crashing.

When explaining how he felt, the chart-topper shared he was “at a loss for words” and believes he was “numb.”

Unique’s quick thinking saved the day.

Eventually, emergency professionals took the rapper to Methodist Dallas Medical Center where he had three surgeries on his face and mouth, the next day. He spent a total of five days in the hospital.

He said, “The impact fractured the bones in my face and right eye socket, so they had to put plates in my face, and screws and wires in my jaw.”

Now, he is sharing that he has obtained a lawyer and wants to get justice. However, one obstacle is figuring out which 18-wheeler actually hit him. It is hard to tell which one hit him because of the camera angle from the car. A wall is blocking the view of the accident.

Now, according to Oh Boy Prince, “No one has been charged in this case of being held responsible.”

He also said, he wants “justice.”

He and his attorneys are advocating for safety precautions on the highway and more cameras on the road.

Unique says, “I feel like 18-wheelers need to make sure they’re getting the vehicle checked before hitting the road. We could have died.”

Nas Talks Foreseeing Hip Hop’s Global Success On ‘The Late Show’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Back in 2021, Nasir “Nas” Jones announced Hip Hop 50, a special three-year-long initiative honoring Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary. The Showtime network presented original programming dedicated to the celebration.

Nas also turns 50 years old later this year. The rap icon’s discography spans four decades. His King’s Disease album trilogy released between 2020 and 2022 earned the New Yorker some of the best reviews of his career.

When Nas dropped the classic Illmatic in 1994, Hip Hop had just reached the legal drinking age. There was still uncertainty about the culture’s future at the time. Stephen Colbert asked the Mass Appeal Records boss if he foresaw Hip Hop becoming the global phenomenon it is today.

“I did. I saw the potential,” Nas responded. “When it was in the early stages, the early 80s, I would ask older people like my dad and mom, ‘What do you think about this?’ I would ask them, ‘Do you like this? Do you get it?’ Some songs, yes. Some songs, no. But when they did get it, I said, ‘There’s hope.'”

The venture capitalist/philanthropist continued, “When [Hip Hop] made it to the silver screen – there were movies like Breakin’, Beat Street, and Krush Groove – I said if it can make it to the silver screen, it’s gonna be around.”

Nas Heads To MSG In His Hometown For A One-Night-Only Concert

On Friday, Nas will headline a performance inside The World’s Most Famous Arena, New York City’s historic Madison Square Garden, for the first time. The “King’s Disease Trilogy – One Night Only” concert comes on the heels of King’s Disease III arriving on DSPs in November.

“It’s sort of surreal. It’s like a dream,” said Nas about his upcoming MSG show. “I never thought I would be there. I thought about when I got into music. And I thought like, ‘I gotta play that place when I make it.’ All the years escaped me because I got busy doing so many other things. Then I started releasing music again so I said now is the right time.”

King’s Disease III became Nas’s sixteenth Top 10 album on the Billboard 200 chart. 2020’s King’s Disease and 2021’s King’s Disease II made it into the Top 10 as well. The first two installments of the Hit-Boy-produced LPs earned Nas back-to-back Best Rap Album nominations at the Grammy Awards. King’s Disease won Best Rap Album in 2021.

Nas landed at the top of the Billboard 200 chart on six occasions. It Was Written was his first chart-topper in 1996. He had the most popular album in America with 1999’s I Am…, 2006’s Hip Hop Is Dead, 2008’s Untitled, and 2012’s Life Is Good. The Queens native also hit the Billboard 200’s pinnacle with The Firm: The Album by Hip Hop supergroup The Firm.

Lil Yachty Responds To Backlash For Saying He Wants To Be Taken More Seriously Than A Rapper

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Let’s Start Here by Lil Yachty shocked many listeners expecting to hear the Georgian tap back into his Trap-Pop roots. Instead, Yachty unveiled a more Psychedelic Rock sound for his latest body of work.

Lil Yachty teased that Let’s Start Here would be a “non-rap album” back in January 2022. The 25-year-old Quality Control recording artist later explained why he decided to move away from his traditional approach for the new studio LP.

“I think I created it because I wanted to be taken seriously as an artist,” said Yachty at a listening event in January. “Not just some SoundCloud rapper, not some mumble rapper, not some guy that just made one hit.”

Lil Boat continued, “I wanted to be taken seriously because music is everything to me, and I respect all walks of music. Not just rap and Hip Hop, but everything. I wanted to make something that showed the world just how great it was to me.”

Lil Yachty Says He’s Past Trying To Prove He’s A Rapper

Some Hip Hop fans took exception to Lil Yachty’s comments by suggesting the “Broccoli” hitmaker disrespected the genre that made him rich and famous. Yachty addressed that criticism during an interview with the Rap Radar podcast.

“I wanna talk about that for a second because there was this conversation on the internet after I said that. And people took it as me trying to say like, ‘Oh, I hate when rappers say I wanna be taken seriously as an artist.’ As if I was saying that you’re not serious if you’re a rapper. That’s not what I meant,” explained Yachty.

He continued, “I mean, specifically, I do more than rap. For a long time in my career, I wanted to be taken seriously as a rapper. And I said that. And I would go and try and do radio interviews, freestyles, or whatever. Just because I wanted that. I did Michigan Boy Boat, I did things. That’s when I was trying to prove I’m a rapper. But I’m past that. Now, I’m proving I’m an artist.”

Let’s Start Here debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 all-genre chart by earning 36,000 first-week units. The 14-track effort also peaked at No. 1 on the Top Rock Albums, Top Rock & Alternative Albums, and Top Alternative Albums charts.

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Iggy Azalea Avoids Answering A Question About Nicki Minaj Versus Cardi B

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Iggy Azalea once dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX and “Problem” with Ariana Grande. While Azalea scored hits with those Pop singers, she never collaborated with fellow chart-topping Hip Hop stars Nicki Minaj and Cardi B.

In addition, Iggy Azalea avoided getting caught up in the years-long Nicki versus Cardi beef. Her recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen included the Australian choosing to stay out of the feud that has stans on social media constantly attacking each other.

Andy Cohen asked Azalea who was the better rapper between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B during the late-night talk show’s “Truth or Touch Up!” segment. It became clear The New Classic album creator did not want to answer the question.

“Oh god. Why would you do this to me!?” responded Iggy Azalea. “I just don’t want to start drama. I have an opinion.” The 32-year-old former T.I. protégé did reply to a question about odd requests from her OnlyFans subscribers.

The Cardi B/Nicki Minaj hostility came to a head during a 2018 NYC Fashion Week after-party. Cardi threw a shoe at her “MotorSport” collaborator at the event. Since then, both women have taken shots at the other on social media and in songs. Their most recent public clash happened in October 2022.

Iggy Azalea had her own rumored bad blood with Nicki Minaj as well. Minaj’s 2014 BET Awards acceptance speech for Best Female Hip Hop Artist included her saying, “When you hear Nicki Minaj spit, Nicki Minaj wrote it.”

Many viewers took that statement by Nicki Minaj as shade towards her fellow nominee because Iggy Azalea faced accusations of using a ghostwriter at the time. Minaj later downplayed she directed those shots at Azalea. Last year, Iggy claimed to never have had any issues with the Queens-bred emcee.

‘Bel-Air’ Star Adrian Holmes Addresses Whether Will Smith’s Oscar Slap Impacted The Show

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

There are still a lot of questions surrounding the now-infamous moment when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on the 2022 Academy Awards stage. For example, would the incident affect the production of the Bel-Air series?

Bel-Air is Peacock’s reimagined dramatic version of the classic 1990s-era The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air sitcom. Will Smith starred in The Fresh Prince, and the Oscar winner serves as an executive producer for the modern-day edition.

Deadline spoke to Adrian Holmes, the actor who plays Philip Banks on Bel-Air, about the show’s second season which premiered today (February 23). The U.K.-born, Canada-raised Hollywood veteran also addressed the Oscar Slap. 

“Well, there was that thought, but like I said, we have created a lane of our own. We’ve got a fan base that is very loyal. I wasn’t as worried about it, as a lot of people thought. Yeah, I wasn’t too worried about it, to be honest,” said Adrian Holmes.

He added, “People tap in and they get to be entertained, but they also learn something. I think that’s the most important part of the story, just being a part of a positive narrative. It’s what the world needs right now. We live in such a sad, dark world, you know? We need as much light as we possibly can. I think our show is that light.”

Adrian Holmes also confirmed that Will Smith did not visit the set during the filming of the second season. While the former Fresh Prince stayed away from principal photography, Jabari Banks did return as Smith’s fictional namesake.

The main Bel-Air cast also features Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks, Olly Sholotan as Carlton Banks, Coco Jones as Hilary Banks, Akira Akbar as Ashley Banks, Jordan L. Jones as Jazz, Jimmy Akingbola as Geoffrey Thompson, and Simone Joy Jones as Lisa.

In addition, the Bel-Air team recruited several high-profile entertainers for season 2. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actress Tatyana Ali will play an English literature teacher. Plus, Hip Hop recording artist Saweetie will appear as herself.

Bel-Air earned three nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, at the 54th NAACP Image Awards on February 25. Adrian Holmes scored a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Jabari Banks also made it into the Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series category.

T.I. Claims Story About Snitching On His Deceased Cousin Was Sarcasm

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Earlier this week, an online feud between T.I. and Boosie Badazz exploded over accusations of snitching. T.I. once again addressed supposedly admitting to pinning a drug charge on his deceased cousin.

“We caught those gun cases, Toot died. My lawyer said, ‘Well, you know, I could make everything go away if it was Toot’s,” said T.I. during a 2020 episode of his expediTIously podcast. “

Tip continued, “After he had passed, I had a talk with him. Toot said, ‘I’ll take all the charges you got. If you can walk away free and put it on me, g###### right. ‘Cause I’ll be damned if they gonna come and m############ extradite me from here.'”

Boosie: If You Cooperate With Law Enforcement You’re A Rat

Tip’s comments did not sit well with Boosie. The Baton Rouge-raised rhymer insisted T.I. is a “f###### rat” if the story was true. Boosie even announced he will no longer release his upcoming joint project with the Atlanta native.

“I don’t spare no m############ body. Because if you’re doing anything wrong, you’re doing anything criminal, and you cooperate with law enforcement to get you out of trouble, that means you’re cooperating. That means you’re a rat,” expressed Boosie.

“But I’ma tell you like this. When I saw that, I think, ‘T.I.’s f###### lying.’ I think he went up there and just got to f###### talking,” Boosie added. “You think something happens at 17, 18 years old, you’re gonna hold – as vocal as he is – that in all [this] damn time?! All this damn time for 20-some years, you’re gonna hold that in?! And it finally came out?!”

T.I. Tells TNN The Toot Story Was Not Real

Tip responded to Boosie Badazz in a lengthy Instagram post which included the Paperwork album creator taking issue with Boosie speaking on the matter on the internet and not privately. During a new interview, he also clarified his initial comments about using his deceased relative to avoid prison.

“It came from a conversation that my partner and I were having. That conversation was, ‘Hey bro, if me and you catch a case together and I die before you, it’s mine.’ He was like, ‘Nah, I can’t do that.’ [I said,] ‘Yes you can. It’s mine. Why can’t you? I don’t understand it,'” T.I. told Trap News Networx.

“So off of that conversation, I created a set of circumstances. And I thought that the embellishment was clear when I said I talked to my cousin and he told me,” said Tip. “Humor, sarcasm, and satire – it escaped them.

Chris Brown Celebrates Chloe Bailey Ahead Of New Collab: “You Are A Queen!” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Chris Brown is showing love to Chloe Bailey ahead of their upcoming collaboration “How Does It Feel,” due later this week. 

The Chloe x Halle songstress is facing backlash for working with Breezy because of his 2009 assault against his then-girlfriend Rihanna and for other abuse allegations. 

On Wednesday (Feb. 22), Chris Brown, currently packing arenas in London on the European leg of his Under The Influence tour, took to Instagram to celebrate his collaborator. He shared an uplifting message for Chloe, urging her to live out her dreams.  

“24th ❤️ @chloebailey you are a beautiful soul,” he wrote in the caption alongside a pair of pictures of the duo. “TAKE OVER THE WORLD SHAWTY and DONT LOOK BACK🙏🏽! YOU ARE A QUEEN! DONT LET NOBODY TELL YOU NO DIFFERENT! You followed your dreams and now the universe is fulfilling that manifestation 🙏🏽❤️” 

Chloe Bailey responded to Chris Brown, expressing her excitement for the upcoming single. “🥹can’t wait for the world to hear the magic we created💕,” she wrote in the comments. 

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Last week, Chris Brown engaged in a back-and-forth with former Cheetah Girls member Kiely Williams over the Chloe collab.  

Meanwhile, earlier this week, the 24-year-old singer announced her debut album, due next month.  

“IN PIECES 3.31.23 🫀” she penned on social media, alongside a poem and a trailer for the project.  

“my tears are like the water. 

my heart is like the sun.  

through chaos, beauty grows.  

there’s power in my pain.” 

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Consequence Shares ‘Disappointed,’ Slams Lack Of Support For Kanye West In New Video 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Consequence is airing out his grievances with his G.O.O.D. Music associates in a new song, “Disappointed,” defending Kanye West, despite his recent Anti-Black and antisemitic remarks.  

On Wednesday (Feb. 22), Consequence announced the single on social media in a lengthy post in which he also explained his support of Ye, suggesting that others abandoned the G.O.O.D. Music founder when he needed them most.  

“My outlook is this,” he stated. “It’s easy to be self serving and ask someone for HELP, who’s in a position of Power to change your life’s trajectory. But, what happens when the tables turn and that person needs you.” 

He also highlighted lyrics from the new single, stating, “The whole Label ran/Instead of having YE’s back.” Another line reads, “I guess crabs in a barrel/Is a curse from being Black.” 

According to Consequence, “If you were only around for the G.O.O.D. times then you were never on OUR team to begin with.” He declared, “I’m Disappointed In ALOT of N#####!!!” before teasing his upcoming LP. Check out a clip in the post below and watch the video at the end of the page.  

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As Cons stated, he’s been “vocal” about the rift with Pusha T, who announced he was resigning as G.O.O.D. Music president last year as brands began severing ties with Kanye West.  

During an interview with The Art of Dialogue last December, Consequence lashed out at Pusha.  

“The whole Good Music president s###? That’s cap. There was no G.O.O.D. Music president s###, n####. That s### is cap. It ain’t been that s### for years. When n#### kickin’ some resignation s###, there ain’t no resignation s###. Just say you mad about the Donda 3 party in Chicago when he ain’t let you on stage. Say that.” 

While Cons believes Kanye West and Pusha T could settle their differences, he remains disappointed.  

“They may communicate and find resolve to that situation,” he says. “But as it stands, I don’t f### with that ‘cause I expect more out of Pusha T, honestly. This n#### base everything he stand for on the streets. I ain’t saying you gotta support it or not. If Pusha T wins a Grammy, Ye did half the album. So what? You’re not going to thank him? Or you gonna thank him and act like you ain’t say you resigned?” 

Monopoly Quil Drops New Album Perception #2

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Monopoly Quil is an artist who has been making music for almost a decade now, and with each passing year, he continues to evolve his craft. It is evident that Monopoly Quil is an artist with a unique perspective on the world and his music. He is signed to Bentley Records and is a Scout in the industry. In his upcoming album “Perception #2”,  he is showcasing his talents and his unique genre.

One thing that is clear is that music has been a vital part of his life for a long time, and without it, he feels he might have been stuck working in a store or in some other unfulfilling job. It wasn’t until he realized that he had the talent and potential to actually be a successful rapper then he began to take his craft more seriously.

Monopoly Quil’s style of music is unique and he categorizes himself as an artist who puts himself in his own genre. He writes his songs in his head and then heads to the studio to record them. He feels that his sound will evolve as he continues to experience life, and as he gets more life experiences, it will reflect in his music.

In terms of his message, Monopoly Quil does not necessarily explore any particular theme or message in his music. He writes what comes to his head at the time, as long as he thinks it is hot. He aims to make a difference by creating good music, and he hopes that people take away a positive message from his work.

Monopoly Quil’s latest album, Perception #2, is all about having fun, and it is a departure from some of the more serious work that he has put out in the past. This album showcases his talent and his ability to make music that is both fun and meaningful.

One of Monopoly Quil’s favorite moments of his career so far has been networking. It’s clear that he has a lot of passion for what he does, and that he is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed. Clearly, it will be very exciting for him and his followers as he rolls out more music and continues to make professional-grade moves daily. Stay tuned to see his next moves for you.

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Lil Yachty Reflects On His Relationship With Drake: “I Never Had Many Rap Friends” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Lil Yachty has opened up about his relationship with Drake, praising Drizzy for being a true friend to him.  

The Let’s Start Here album creator also reflected on working with Drake on Her Loss, the Toronto native’s joint album with 21 Savage. During a new interview on Rap Radar, Elliott Wilson labeled Yachty “the genius behind” the No.1 project and asked him how he came to feature so heavily.  

“I, for a very long time, wanted to do anything involving music with [Drake],” Lil Yachty explained. “So I’ve been telling him for the last, like, I don’t know how many years, like, ‘Bro…can I even just be in the room? I just wanna soak it up and see how you do it. I wanna see you rap, I wanna anything, you know?’ For real.” 

Lil Boat holds his friend in the highest esteem, declaring him the G.O.A.T. “I just feel like he’s—to my opinion…the greatest rapper ever. And that’s my personal opinion. I ain’t arguing with nobody or their mama,” he added. 

The admiration is mutual. Lil Yachty has writing and production credits on multiple Her Loss cuts. Tracks including “Major Distribution,” “Privileged Rappers,” “Circo Loco,” and “Jumbrotron S### Poppin,” were Yachty assisted.  

“He always loved my beat selection,” the Georgia native revealed. “He was one of the first people to post one of my albums and just be like, ‘Man, your beat selections are so crazy.’ And that’s crazy to hear from him, especially during times when nobody was really f#####’ with me. Like, I never had many rap friends. I feel like a lot of the rap people I even hung around was because I was probably [in Quality Control]. … I probably would never met any of those people if I wasn’t QC.” 

Catch out the clip below and watch the full episode, which premieres today (Feb. 23) on Apple Podcasts.

https://youtu.be/OMesuaKAXu4

Drake Shows Love To Lil Yachty

Meanwhile, last year Drake gave Yachty his flowers for all of his Her Loss contributions, which included the unique cover art. 

“WHERE WOULD I BE WITHOUT OUR FRIENDSHIP,” Drake wrote on Instagram Stories last November. “I LOVE YA KID THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME YOUR INCREDIBLE TALENT AND YOUR ADLIB GAME.” 

Did 50 Cent Sue The Shade Room?

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

UPDATE:

The news section is so on-point. I did not even see, but they actually settled the situation out of court. Read up on it in the link below.

EXCLUSIVE: 50 Cent Settles Penis Enhancement Lawsuit With The Shade Room

The old stuff is below.

I saw this and was like “OH.”

I do not think I have ever seen such language from The Shade Room ever. We all know 50 Cent is not to be played with! He’s got a team of hitters on just about every level. If you fk around, you will, in fact, find out. That said the language on a previous post probably suggested strongly or stated explicitly that 50 Cent had some sort of enhancement in the p##### area. This simply did not happen and we have reported on it rather extensively.

READ ALSO: 50 Cent Refuses To Let Go Of Penis Lawsuit; Says His Reputation Irreparably Harmed By Sexually Charged Comments

Anyway, here is what it said:

The Shade Room previously published an article about penis enhancements on its website and social media accounts. The article and links to the article included a picture of Curtis J. Jackson, Ill p/k/a 50 Cent juxtaposed with an image of a faceless male obtaining a penile enhancement procedure, with a euphemistic eggplant emoji covering the exposed groin area. The Shade Room has since deleted that article and social media posts and wants to make it abundantly clear that 50 Cent did not have penis enhancement surgery or any other procedure to augment his genitals and any implication to the contrary is false.

Hopefully, all parties work it out. I know The Shade Room is a black-owned business and 50 Cent deserves respect. This could have been a warning and they needed to do a straight up retraction to prevent it from going the legal route.

Let me know what you think in the comments.

Master P Brings Receipts Over Former Artists’ Claims He Owes Them Money 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Master P has had enough of his former associates slandering his reputation. 

The No Limit Records founder initially addressed those airing out their grievances during a recent interview, insisting he treats his artists well and calling for a statute of limitations on former associates complaining about him. 

However, he doubled down in a pair of new Instagram posts, denying Fat Trel and Jess Hilarious’ claims that he owes them money.  

“I wish @fat_gleesh_ the best. But he is owed nothing from me or my company,” he began, referring to Fat Trel’s assertion that he and Atlanta rapper Alley Boy are owed money for an album Master P allegedly released without their knowledge.  

“The only business we ever did was put out a free mixtape on Livemixtapes.com in 2013 which is available to download for free today. We also put it on iTunes, which it didn’t sale because you could get it free from Livemixtapes. I covered the entire production costs, paid for flights, an apartment and rental cars that were trashed and damaged.” 

Master P Says: “I Have The Receipts To Prove It”

Furthermore, Master P insisted, “I’m the only one that made a financial investment in this project and took a loss.” He also claimed, “I have receipts to prove it. Everyone that was around us at that time knows the truth.” 

To Alley Boy, Master P said their record “didn’t Pop back then because we didn’t have a Hit Record.” He claimed he also lost money on investing in the project and hasn’t been able to recoup from streaming. “That’s one of the reasons why I got out of the music industry and into the product game. Product don’t talk back,” he added. 

The New Limit CEO also addressed Jess Hilarious. She recently said “I’m still owed some bread” for the I Got the Hook-Up 2 skit. Master P said he loves the comedian but she ” got paid what she was owed.” In a separate post, he stated he had “the copy of the check that was cashed and paid, but if she tryna squeeze me for another 10k she got that.”  

Check out the posts below. 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co-S-c9LgcS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/Co_JvNqr6vV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Are Nelly And Ashanti Getting Back Together?

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

I knew this was going to happen! But I thought the rumors of “sponsors” were so prevalent. Recently, the internet has been stalking Nelly and Ashanti’s moves. And those sleuths have determined that they just might be back together again.

Let’s go back – back into time. Almost 20 years ago, these two dated. Irv Gotti was allegedly abusing his duties as a label head and Ashanti found love with Nelly. And, well, they dated for quite some time – like 11 years. Last year they performed “Body on Me” and there seemed to be real chemistry. Nelly was damn near slobbering! And Ashanti is looking better now than she was when they dated in the early 2000’s. That said, it is looking like they are seeing each other. By the way, Ashanti is now 42 and Nelly is 48. They are getting older!

They look great though!

Here’s what the internet has determined!

Ashanti has been wearing Nelly’s chain allegedly:

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Ashanti’s DJ and other random people are in the back there. I would not have known it had they not said something.

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Apparently, they have both been seen in Las Vegas at the same time. These Sherlocks have determined, because of this, they are dating. But are they? I am not so sure they are not playing with the affections of those that want to see them together.

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Anyway, I was always told that Ashanti had a very low-key relationship with a very rich man. And, she was taken care of. On another note, Nelly apparently cheated on her so there’s a contingency that does not want them together because he allegedly cheated. Need go back, they say! But, what if a man grows up and becomes a better person? What if they are in a different place than they were 20 years ago? Think about it and tell me what you believe in the comments!

Quavo Seemingly Confirms Future Of Migos In New Takeoff Tribute Single: Watch 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Quavo continues to honor Takeoff, returning with another tribute to the late rapper. 

Following on from his emotional tribute single “Without You,” released last month, the Atlanta rapper shared a new upbeat song, celebrating his late nephew Takeoff’s “Greatness.” 

Hours before the release, Quavo teased the song by posting the cover art on social media. The image features Quavo sitting on the floor surrounded by platinum plaques.  

“Countdown to Greatness,” he wrote in the caption. “#ForTake🚀.” 

Quavo reflects on his loss in the new song, rapping that he would “give away all this s### just to see my dawg just one more time.”  

He also seemingly confirms the end of the Migos. “So don’t ask about the group, he gone, we gone / Young n####, it can’t come back, damn,” he raps. However, despite the tension between Quavo and Offset, he also honors the group’s legacy, adding, “Never forget that the Migos amazing.” Check out the video below. 

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The single arrives nearly four months after Takeoff was fatally shot outside a Houston Bowling Alley. 

Quavo’s second dedication to Takeoff follows his tribute during the Grammys “In Memoriam” segment. The two remaining Migos reportedly clashed at the awards show over Quavo’s refusal to let Offset participate in the tribute.  

However, Offset denied the reports. “What tf look like fighting my brother yal n##### is crazy,” he wrote via Twitter earlier this month.