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Swizz Beatz Provides An Update On ‘Verzuz’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

It has been seven months since the last Verzuz showcase took place. Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean and Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley’s friendly music competition show is looking to make a comeback in 2023.

Luny Tunes and DJ Nelson faced off in July 2022 for Verzuz‘s “A Salute To Latin Music Producers” event. Legal issues with the Triller network likely caused the slowdown in production, but Swizz is now teasing a return.

“We’ve been changing the infrastructure because when we started, it happened in the garage and then moved to a significant platform,” stated music producer/recording artist Swizz Beatz in an interview with Revolt.

He added, “Now, we changed the whole way we’re moving but not entirely, so people won’t feel like it’s not the same. We have a fantastic lineup with people they wanted to see and even battles they think wouldn’t happen. Announcements will be coming soon.”

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Swizz Beatz & Timbaland’s Verzuz Won Several Awards

Verzuz became a huge online hit during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as a virtual deejay battle on Instagram Live in 2020 evolved into a live show featuring legendary Hip Hop and R&B acts.

Swizz Beatz vs Timbaland was the first Verzuz matchup. Other musical clashes included Erykah Badu vs Jill Scott, DMX vs Snoop Dogg, Brandy vs Monica, Bow Wow vs Soulja Boy, Jeezy vs Gucci Mane, and The Lox vs Dipset.

Verzuz won an NAACP Image Award for  Outstanding Variety – Series or Special in 2021. The 2020 BET Awards honored Timbaland and Swizz Beats with the Shine A Light Award. They also took home the ASCAP Voice Of The Culture Award at the 2021 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.

On February 5, the 65th Annual Grammy Awards presented the “50 Years of Hip-Hop” performance. Swizz Beatz joined other rap icons like Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, and Missy Elliott for the star-studded celebratory set.

The Weeknd Makes History As ‘Earned It’ Goes Diamond

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye is one of the most commercially successful music artists of the last decade. The Canadian singer/songwriter just collected the fifth Diamond-certified single of his career.

“Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” surpassed the 10 million units sold mark. “The Hills,” “Blinding Lights,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” and “Starboy” featuring Daft Punk also earned Diamond Awards from the RIAA.

The Weeknd is now the first artist in history to have three Diamond singles on one project. 2015’s Beauty Behind the Madness hosts the “Earned It,” “The Hills,” and “Can’t Feel My Face” tracks.

Beauty Behind the Madness debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart with 412,000 album-equivalent units. The RIAA certified the studio LP as 6x-Platinum in December 2022.

Both “The Hills” and “Starboy” are currently 11x-Platinum. The Weeknd also joins Bruno Mars (6), Drake (5), and Post Malone (5) as the only acts in history to have a least five songs reach Diamond status.

“Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” obtained a Diamond certification on Weekend’s 33rd birthday. In addition to being one of his best-selling songs, “Earned It” won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also nominated “Earned It” for Best Original Song at the 88th Academy Awards. Sam Smith’s “Writing’s on the Wall” from the James Bond film Spectre won that year.

HBO will air The Weeknd: Live At SoFi Stadium concert special on February 25 at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT. Abel “The Weekend” Tesfaye will also star in and executive produce the forthcoming HBO drama series The Idol.

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Remy Ma Wants Joe Budden To Stop Trolling About His Sexuality

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Is Joe Budden a member of the LGBTQ+ community? The Hip Hop podcaster’s former State of the Culture co-host, Remy Ma, has questions about his sexual preference.

In 2021, Budden had a lot of people on the internet believing he is bisexual. The online conversation began after Budden said he “likes guys and girls” on an episode of his show.

The retired emcee later tweeted, “I see the word got out!! Continue to spread the word [please].” His ex-girlfriend, Tahiry Jose, addressed the gossip by suggesting Budden could be open to trying new things.

More gay rumors emerged last December after Joe Budden said he would “break” Lil Fizz in response to the reality show star’s nude images allegedly leaking. Budden also joked about making “fizz” come out of the B2K singer.

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“I am not gay or bisexual. I’m flattered,” declared Joe Budden on a December 2022 installment of his podcast. He added, “What I said about Fizz, I was joking. That was a joke, but you never know how the joke feels until you’re on the other side of it.”

Remy Ma recently appeared on an episode of Revolt’s The Jason Lee Show to promote her upcoming Chrome 23 battle rap event. At one point, the Bronx-bred rapper addressed the chatter about Joe Budden possibly being attracted to men.

“I gotta call Joe because I feel like we’re close enough for him to be honest with me about his sexuality… Because I be confused,” the “All the Way Up” rhymer told Jason Lee.

Remy Ma did say she does not believe Joe Budden is bisexual. When Lee suggested Budden’s comments are just him trolling, Remy replied, “Yeah, but stop! He got me out in the streets arguing with people in his defense.”

U.K. Drill Rapper Digga D Threatens To Quit Music Following Altercation With Fan 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Digga D surprised tourists in England’s capital city earlier this month after shutting down the famous Piccadilly Circus for a video shoot. 

Fans of the West London rapper, who has music with artists like B Lovee and Moneybagg Yo, flocked to the shoot, causing chaos around the central London monument. Digga D was joined by fellow U.K. artist, Ivorian Doll. The pair were said to be filming for the unreleased track “Grey Tracky.” 

Despite the overflowing crowd, the shoot seemingly went well. Although there was a significant police presence, cops reported no arrests.  

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However, more than a week after the Feb. 4 shoot, Digga D found himself in hot water with some of his followers. Footage from the day of the shoot surfaced showing the “Noughty By Nature” creator shoving a fan.

Digga D Admits He Pushed Fan

Digga D caught wind of the clip which was shared via TikTok and has amassed over 400,000 views, with many in the comments condemning the famous musician. He took to Instagram on Thursday (Feb. 16), to explain that he had spent “hours trying to take pictures with everyone.” However, he accused a “specific guy” of “pushing” and “barging” him repeatedly.  

“So I done it back,” he declared. “I do the most for my supporters. Take them clothes shopping, I’ve bought cars & I always interact.” Check out the clip below.

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He claims the incident left him disillusioned and is considering quitting music after dropping his upcoming mixtape. 

“Can’t lie him posting that video might have been the last straw, after this tape I reckon I’m done. This internet s### to p#### for me,” Digga D concluded. 

Meanwhile, the 20-year-old scored a legal victory on Wednesday. His legal team announced the state dropped its case against the rapper after bringing proceedings against him for breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).  

“Fighting and Fighting,” Digga D penned in his Instagram Stories. “Can’t break me.” 

Cardi B Reacts To Instagram’s New GIF Feature

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Instagram rolled out a brand new feature that allows some users to share GIFs in the comment section. Hip Hop superstar Cardi B shared her thoughts on the change.

Earlier this month, Instagram revealed the ability to reply to Stories using GIPHY GIFs. The social media site has now added the capability to add short, animated image files on individual posts as well.

“I don’t know, them GIFs ain’t hitting like they hit in the Twitter ghettos,” tweeted Cardi B on Thursday night. The “Tomorrow 2” performer’s tweet amassed more than 5,000 likes in under six hours.

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Before joining the Love & Hip Hop: New York cast, Cardi B rose to fame as an internet personality. The Grammy-winning rapper currently has 28 million Twitter followers and 152 million Instagram followers.

Cardi is one of the most-followed people on Instagram. She is presently right behind comedian Kevin Hart’s 166 million follower count. Soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo leads the list with 548 million followers.

Instagram’s latest GIF update falls in line with fellow Meta Platforms-owned social media app Facebook. That 19-year-old social networking company added the GIF option for status replies in 2017.

Rihanna Explains Why She Dresses Her Son In Pink & Florals: “Fluidity In Fashion Is Best” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Global fashion icon Rihanna has found a new muse in her baby son with A$AP Rocky, although she isn’t thrilled with the existing choices in the childrenswear market. So much so that she could even add a new youth line to her ever-expanding Fenty empire.  

The new superstar parents opened up about their blossoming family during their recent cover story with British Vogue. The “Lift Me Up” hitmaker revealed how much she enjoys selecting her little boy’s clothes, especially unconventional ones.  

“One of my favourite outfits he has is a miniature version of one of Rocky’s,” she said, referring to the tartan kilt and ripped jeans that she dressed her son in. “I like to dress him in things that don’t look like baby clothes. I like to push it.” 

Rihanna revealed that she values “fluidity” when choosing her son’s clothes, opting for florals and hot pink.  

“I put him in floral stuff,” she explained before adding, “I put him in hot pink. I love that.” RiRi continued “I think that fluidity in fashion is best. I always shop in the men’s department, you know.” 

Will Rihanna Add Childrenswear To The Fenty Brand

However, sometimes even the men’s section leaves Rihanna wanting more. The youngest self-made billionaire in the United States often opts for bespoke designs for her little man.  

“When you come up with something in your head, half the time it is not available because kids’ clothes are so…they’re sooo boring,” Rihanna shared. “I’m like, ‘This is what y’all been doing to these people’s kids all along?’” 

One outfit Rihanna loved was the “little Chrome Hearts diaper cover” her son sported on the Vogue cover which she branded his “little gothic look.” 

The Fenty empire owner, who recently announced her pregnancy, might add childrenswear to her brand. When asked if she would consider launching a babies’ clothing line, Rihanna replied, “I feel like the kids need it…Let’s get these kids cool. These kids deserve to be cool.” 

Lil Wayne Now A Playable Character On “NBA 2K23” MyTeam Mode 

By: London JennnCategory: News

After performing at the official NBA 2K23 launch party last year, Lil Wayne has now become one of the game’s playable characters.  

On Thursday (Feb. 16) the 2K Sports announced that the five-time Grammy-winning rapper is making his way to NBA 2K23 MyTeam.  

Players can unlock Weezy’s card by completing a Spotlight Challenge. According to the video released by 2K Sports, Lil Wayne will come in at an 89 overall rating. Check out the trailer below, backed by the New Orleans native’s 2005 hit “Best Rapper Alive.” 

After being featured in multiple NBA 2K soundtracks, Lil Wayne made an appearance at the NBA 2K23 L.A. launch party last September. He rocked the stage with a selection of hits, including “Blunt Blowin,’“ “Wasted,“ “Mrs. Officer,“ and “A Milli.” 

 During an interview shortly after launching the new game, 2K Games’ digital marketing director Ronnie Singh, also known as Ronnie 2K, opened up about his relationship with Lil Wayne. 

“The Wayne thing, he’s the best rapper of all-time, probably,” Ronnie 2K explained to Sports Illustrated. “I had been working on that for a while. When he shouted me out in the middle, I was like, ‘What the hell is happening?’ I think we’ve earned our position there, and it’s taken years and years of shifting the game, the tremendous amount of work our studio does to be relevant.” 

Meanwhile, in other Lil Wayne news, NLE Choppa recently announced he has an upcoming collab with the Young Money honcho. The Memphis rapper gifted Wayne a bouquet of roses and a skateboard, thanking him for being an inspiration.  

Marcus432: From Producing Beats in College to Independent Music Artist

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Independent artist Marcus432 is carving a name for himself in the music industry. Although music wasn’t always a top priority for the Bay Area native, he realized his love for the craft after he taught himself how to produce and record music.

Marcus432 started producing beats using Logic Pro X as a freshman in college at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He soon began recording and engineering songs for other artists on campus. As his skills improved, he built a recording studio in his bedroom. The studio attracted many artists, and Marcus432 produced and engineered their songs.

Marcus432 eventually started creating his own tracks from start to finish. He began with comedic music as he was getting the hang of everything, then gradually took his craft more seriously as the years went on. He promised to never stop making music as long as he felt like he was improving as an artist.

Despite facing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, Marcus432 overcame them through music, meditation, and self-hypnosis. He shared that music was his replacement for basketball, which he cared about the most while growing up, but he wasn’t good enough to play professionally.

As an independent artist with no record label, Marcus432 draws inspiration from a wide range of musicians, including Mac Miller, Logic, Drake, The Kid Laroi, 24kGoldn, Russ, and Wiz Khalifa. Through his music, Marcus432 wants listeners to realize that they can forge their paths and achieve anything they want in life by taking control of their minds. He aims to empower and inspire people to become their best selves.

Marcus432’s 3-part EP is currently in the midst of a rollout. With his talents and dedication, Marcus432 is an artist to watch out for in the future.

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Spike Lee On Beyoncé Grammys Album Of The Year Loss “It’s Straight-Up Shenanigans” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Spike Lee has weighed in on the discussion surrounding Beyoncé missing out on Album of the Year at the 2023 Grammys. 

The Renaissance creator was a fan favorite to win the coveted award for her seventh studio LP, her fourth time being nominated in the category. However, the British singer Harry Styles earned the victory on the night for his chart-topping offering, Harry’s House. Some unhappy BeyHive members took to rudely heckling the former One Direction member during his acceptance speech.  

During a recent interview, famed director Spike Lee shared his disbelief that Beyoncé has never won the coveted award, despite being in the running four times. In 2017 Adele scooped the trophy for Lemonade, while Bey’s self-titled album was beaten by Beck in 2015. Her first nomination came in 2010 with I Am… Sasha Fierce but she lost out to Taylor Swift’s Fearless. 

According to the iconic filmmaker, “That’s some straight-up b#######.” 

“I’m not the male president of the Bey Hive, but I love and support Beyoncé,” Spike Lee told The Guardian. “Her album is amazing. I know she’s won multiple Grammys, but four times nominated for album of the year and she’s lost every time? No disrespect to those artists like Adele or Harry Styles who won. It’s not their fault, but that’s some straight-up b#######.”  

Spike Lee Questions If Black Artists Should Seek “White Validation”

Spike Lee said “great Black artists” are historically snubbed and questioned whether such artists should “seek white validation.” 

“There’s a history of great Black artists who come up for these awards and don’t win,” Lee stated. “We all know their work is great because art speaks for itself. But then it always comes down to this tricky territory of validation. Do Black artists say: ‘F### it’ – or seek white validation and chase awards?” 

While Beyoncé lost out on best album, she did scoop four other awards. The win took her Grammy career total to 32, making her the most decorated artist in Grammy history. 

“I just want to give a shoutout to my sister Beyoncé,” Spike Lee added. “We know what the deal is. It’s straight-up shenanigans, skulduggery, subterfuge. Or as the British say: it’s some poppycock!” 

Dame Dash Cleared On Sexual Assault Charges, Must Pay For Libel Violations

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: News

Damon Dash has been cleared in a sexual assault case that played out in federal court Thursday as a jury ruled the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder did not sexually assault photographer Monique Bunn.

Bunn filed her suit in 2019, claiming the mogul had sexually touched her without consent as she slept at his home. Bunn charged she was hired for a photoshoot and a drunken Dame Dash came into the room while she was sleeping. She alleged he touched her breasts and buttocks in the room.

In addition to the sexual assault claims, she then added on defamation charges to the case, which the jury awarded her damages of $30,000 per a Billboard report.

She claimed victory in a statement to AllHipHop. “I am thankful to the jury for the result on my defamation claim. It has been 4 years to get to this point and I am pleased I can move forward,” said Monique Bunn. “Now the world knows that Damon Dash and Raquel Horn made false statements that I tried to rob them. The jury awarded actual and punitive damages and I am appreciative to the
jury for the award.”

Furthermore, her legal team said they intend to get her monies due.

“Yet again, the Court and the jury system has proven it will not tolerate Mr. Dash’s violations of the law. Now the collection process begins. I will get every penny due to Ms. Bunn from Damon Dash and Raquel Horn” Said Christopher Brown of Brown & Rosen LLC. “We will start by selling Damon Dash’s interest in Roc-a-Fella-Records Inc., via the United States Marshal and add Ms. Bunn’s judgment to the approximate One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) Damon Dash already owes pursuant to Webber v. Dash,
19-610 and Brown v. Dash 20-10676.”

Dame Dash did not say much about the verdict, but did say “justice prevails” in a post on Instagram and thanked his lawyer Felton Newell.

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Bunn initially filed a $50 million lawsuit Dash for allegedly committing sexual battery.

An appeal is still possible, but the party would have to request the judge to overturn the verdict and proceed in a federal appeals court.

Drake & 21 Savage Put Lawsuit Over Fake Vogue Cover Behind Them

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Drake and 21 Savage settled a lawsuit with publisher Condé Nast, which sued the two over a fake Vogue magazine cover.

According to multiple reports, Drake and 21 Savage agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to the publisher after using a faux Vogue cover to promote their Her Loss album. Semafor obtained a memo in which Condé Nast’s general counsel Will Bowes addressed the settlement.

“As a creative company, we of course understand our brands may from time to time be referenced in other creative works,” Bowes said. “In this instance, however, it was clear to us that Drake and 21 Savage leveraged Vogue’s reputation for their own commercial purposes and, in the process, confused audiences who trust Vogue as the authoritative voice on fashion and culture.”

Last year, Drake and 21 Savage created a phony press tour for Her Loss. The rappers faked appearances on the Howard Stern Show, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert and Saturday Night Live to promote the album.

Condé Nast, which publishes Vogue, filed its lawsuit against the duo in November 2022. The company sought at least $4 million in damages.

A judge issued a temporary restraining order to stop Drake and 21 Savage from using the fake Vogue cover in their promotional campaign. They agreed to a permanent injunction in the settlement.

RZA Stretches Artistic Wings With His First Ballet

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

RZA has teamed with the Colorado Symphony for his first ballet, which debuts at Denver’s Boettcher Concert Hall on Friday (February 17).

The Wu-Tang Clan member’s ballet opens as part of a double-header presentation titled 36 Chambers of Shaolin and A Ballet Through Mud. The performance features dancing, orchestration and spoken word.

“We’re excited here but a little bit nervous,” RZA told the Denver Post. “Denver is the first place that will see this dream, but it’s something we want to show to other people as well.”

RZA devised A Ballet Through Mud during the pandemic. He enlisted the Colorado Symphony and choreographer Yusha-Marie Sorzano to bring it to life.

“I gave [Sorzano] the story of the ballet and she put her brain to it, pulling a great cast of dancers who are also acting out their roles and characters,” RZA said. “We started this project here in Denver a year ago … when I was out here having Valentine’s Day dinner with my wife. We had to come out to see the vibe and if we could get the dancers to find the groove and the tempos, you know? To see if the music was speaking to them.”

RZA’s ballet is scheduled for a second performance on Saturday (February 18). Tickets for both shows are available here.

NBA YoungBoy Plans To “Talk Crazy” On His ‘Don’t Try This At Home’ Album

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

NBA YoungBoy isn’t completely ready to move on from violent lyrics despite his interest in becoming a Mormon.

The Baton Rouge native detailed what to expect on his next album on the Rap Radar podcast. NBA YoungBoy revealed he won’t lighten his aggressive content on the project, which is titled Don’t Try This At Home.

“I’ma talk crazy on there,” he said. “I’m a show you the Murda Man. I’m gon’ talk crazy on there, but I’m letting you know though, don’t try this at home. It’s all entertainment, bruh. I’ma talk my s### and everything I talk, I’m letting you know, don’t try this at home.”

NBA YoungBoy was asked if there’s a thin line between reality and entertainment. He responded with his assessment of how many rappers truly live what they rap.

“Entertainment and reality is very different,” he said. “What I do think is some of the entertainers make their entertainment their reality. Don’t get me wrong, too. A lot of people you’ll see today, that’s 100 percent who they is. I don’t doubt it. A lot of rappers today, half of them probably 100 percent who they is. But I guarantee you, bro, the majority of them? Nah.”

NBA YoungBoy dropped a project titled I Rest My Case in January. The album was his first release for Motown Records.

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Paparazzi Allegedly Challenges Kanye West To Street Fight; Rapper Runs To The Cops

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Kanye West sought the help of law enforcement in his ongoing beef with the paparazzi.

According to multiple reports, Ye stopped by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office in West Hollywood after getting into a confrontation with the paparazzi on Tuesday (February 14). He allegedly claimed a cameraman challenged him to a fight.

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson told Page Six the controversial rapper encountered the paparazzi while leaving Sunset Boulevard. Kanye West asked photographers to stop following him, leading to an argument that almost turned into a physical altercation.

Kanye West filed a complaint against the paparazzi. Authorities opened an investigation.

Ye took his issues with the paparazzi to law enforcement a few weeks after venting his frustrations with one cameraman. He argued with a paparazzo about how the industry operates in January.

“My dad did photography for newspapers,” Kanye West told the paparazzo. “It has to be some kind of balance, some kind of conversation. I can’t live in California in my life like I’m some type of caged animal to be judged and photographed.”

Last month, Kanye West became a battery suspect in another incident involving a photographer. A video showed him grabbing a woman’s phone and throwing it in the street.

Machine Gun Kelly Gets French Fried As Megan Fox Cozies Up To Eminem

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

Remember, once upon a time when Machine Gun Kelly was the go-to guy. He was kind of like the heir-apparent when it came to white rappers and it looked like he might get the torch from Eminem. He had a sort of backwoods Middle America approach to Hip-Hop, but still was cool enough to hang around people like Meek Mill. At any rate, it became increasingly obvious that he was using Hip-Hop as a springboard to other things and more main stream success. Like the kid Kid Rock. This is nothing new.

People like that have always used Hip-Hop to get their rocks off and then take it to the next level in the main stream. They never even gave anything tangible to the game. He got into a beef with Eminem and that was a bit of a gift. That was very interesting and it was almost like a face-off. And I’m not gonna lie, he did his thing against one of Hip-Hop‘s gods. Did he win the battle? That’s up to the person listening because a lot of people had a lot of different opinions on that. I know one thing: he lost the war. Meaning: he got his respect out of that situation, but things have changed. The last year or so (who really cares) he and Megan Fox have been basically smitten in love and really Going overboard. They’ve been drinking each other’s blood and putting them in vials of necklaces and all types of crazy stuff.

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It looks like it’s over now. That’s right: it appears that they have broken up. Megan has stopped following him on social media and she has started following Eminem, which is crazy right. But this seems to be the go to maneuver when you want to get under someone’s skin. Following Em certainly means it’s over over. I wonder what could’ve possibly happen to make her take such an extreme measure against someone that she had an extreme amount of love for?

The streets of saying he cheated. I was hoping it would be something more unique then just simple being a weak man of the flesh! Eminem stans are cheering and hooting and hollering about it because it looks like he got cooked. I hope it was worth it!

Who cooked who in the songs though?

Megan Thee Stallion Looks Amazing At Her Surprise Birthday Party!

By: IllseedCategory: Uncategorized

You got to love Megan Thee Stallion. I know a lot of people hate her for that whole Tory Lanez situation, but I think more people got love for her. And I think they want to see her healthy and whole. That said, Meg is a member of the Aquarian Nation and it looks like her man Pardi gave her a surprise party. Her friends and family were surrounding her. She was legit shocked.

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What’s crazy is that there have been break-up rumors surrounding them for quite a minute. Gladly, that is not the case. I think those rumors started, because she does not follow him on IG. He follows her though. Not sure why that would be an issue, but the internets do what they do.

Pardi took it all in stride.

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Here’s more of her glowing and looking like a snack.

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Lil TJay Gets Ice Spice A Richard Mille Watch But Reports Denies Dating Rumors

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Despite what people think about their chemistry, Lil TJay and Ice Spice say they are just friends.

Sure, on Valentine’s Day, he got her a six-figure watch from one of the world’s premier watch designers, Richard Mille. But they insist nothing is going on but a platonic situation.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, the two recently collaborated on the Billboard Hot 100 Single “Gangsta Boo,” shooting the video and getting into mirroring each other’s same-day NYPD traffic trouble.

But over the last couple of days, it was revealed by Benny the Jeweler on social media that Lil Tjay dropped a big bag on his friend.

“When You Say You The King Of The City You Gotta Step Different EVERYTIME New Richard Millie RM-05 Rose Gold Gifted To @icespice from my brotha @liltjay,” he captioned.

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The video says, “We got a gift here for my brother TJay. This is 6 figure Richard Mille RM005 Rose Gold with a white band. Ice Spice, come pick up your gift.”

According to TMZ, a source close to the Bronx Bombshell, says the two are just friends.

Where can we get friends like that? Psst … Chuck and Grouchy … uhm … helloooo!

Troy Ave Expected To Testify Against Taxstone In Upcoming Murder Trial

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

A murder trial involving podcaster Taxstone is on its way and Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave is expected to take the stand 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.

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

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As reported by AllHipHop.com, one incident on May 25, 2016, where the two came to lick shots outside of an Atlanta T.I. concert, lead to the death of Troy Ave’s bodyguard Ronald “Banga” McPhatter.

Troy Ave was shot in the leg, and three other people were wounded after being struck by gunfire. 

Authorities later found the semiautomatic handgun used in Banga’s killing and forensic evidence discovered Taxstone’s DNA was on the firearm.

Taxstone has already been to trial regarding federal gun charges related to the crime but has not been sentenced. That will be done once the murder trial is over.

Black Militia Connects with DJ Chose for Valentines Day Themed Single, “I’m Not Them”

By: Jake CratesCategory: Music

Today Hip-Hop group Black Militia releases their new single, “I’m Not Them” taken from their album, No Friends.  A collaboration with DJ Chose, the record is made exclusively for ladies just in time for Valentines Day.  Composed of XO, Yung CEO and Ace Luciano this trio is making sure the ladies know they are appreciated.

Situated halfway between Houston and Baton Rouge Hip-Hop group Black Militia are bringing a newer sound that exudes current sonics and melodies that highlights Black Militia’s lyrics, rhyme structure and ability to make good music.

“I’ve always had a love for music, way before it was as easily accessible to make. I always wondered how songs were put together and what went into making them. Once home recording became possible I was stuck in my room as a teenager trying to figure it out. I’m still pretty much the same now, a studio rat,” XO of Black Militia said. 

In what has become a regular sign of appreciation in mid-February around Valentines day, Black Militia gives the ladies what they want for V-Day as DJ Chose handles the chorus in this Valentines Day hustler anthem.

“DJ Chose is on the chorus and it’s super relatable to all hustlers trying to make time for the women in their lives,” Black Militia explained. 

With their production being handled by Thisabeats and SS Filmz on the video production, this is a Dream Team effort that’s sure to shed light on the musical coronation that is due for Black Militia hailing out of Lake Charles.. 

While some fans may be just learning about Black Militia, they have big plans for the next few months and the release of their music. 

“We plan to release the album and a few more singles and videos we have stashed in the vault. I’m always in the studio but I’m working on my solo and another Black Militia album with my group members Yung CEO and Ace Luciano.

Florida Daycare Under Fire For Painting Toddlers In Blackface For Black History Month

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

One daycare in Miami, FL is facing fire after one instructor planned a Black History Month activity where the children’s faces were painted black to portray African American characters. This was done without the parents’ permission.

According to CNN, a mother, whose child attended the Studio Kids Little River preschool, was outraged when she saw the pictures of her 1-year-old daughter with darkened skin. On Feb. 3, a school staffer posted the images on the school’s messaging app with the message, “Black history month.”

“You’re a certified, established institution, you should know better. I mean, ignorance on – about racism in 2023 is no longer ignorant, in my opinion,” Courtney Politis said.

Patricia Vitale, the preschool’s owner and director, declined to comment on the incident publicly, but extended an apology to the community in a mass email to the daycare’s stakeholders, “We have not intended to offend anyone, and we’re very sorry about any inconvenience.”

“We wanted to let all the parents know that we met on Friday afternoon with all the teachers and staff. We went over several ethical and multicultural education points. I will teach the team a class covering all the necessary topics regarding US history and multicultural education … you may rest assured this will never happen again,” she double-backed three days later to say.

Politis has since pulled her children from the school.

“The bottom line is we can’t trust them with our children all apologies aside,” she said. “I thought we would have more time before these sorts of things or racism or microaggressions would have to be experienced by our children. So, the fact that you can’t, I feel like I can’t protect my children from what’s happening is probably the most disappointing and upsetting of all of this.”