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Playboi Carti Arrested In December 2022 For Allegedly Choking Pregnant Girlfriend

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Georgia authorities arrested Jordan “Playboi Carti” Carter, 26, for allegedly choking his pregnant girlfriend, according to reports.

This morning, TMZ ran an article claiming an unidentified woman accused Playboi Carti of assaulting her following an argument over a paternity test. The incident allegedly took place on December 20.

The alleged victim accused Playboi Carti of grabbing her by the throat. She was supposedly 14 weeks pregnant at the time. Apparently, the couple had been in a relationship for two years and lived together since July 2022.

Police officers arrived at the scene after Carti reportedly pulled the alleged victim from a vehicle. Investigators reportedly noticed injuries to her neck, chest, and back. Law enforcement booked Carter on a felony aggravated assault charge and hindering persons making emergency telephone charge.

“Mr. Carter was falsely accused. Pursuant to my communications with the Fulton County District Attorney‘s office, this case will be dismissed without any prosecution or litigation,” Playboi Carti’s attorney, Brian Steel, told TMZ.

Fulton County jail record shows the facility released Jordan Terrell Carter on December 30. The records also indicated he received a 95,000 surety bond for the assault charge and a 5,000 surety bond for the hindering emergency call charge.

Playboi Carti dropped music projects like the Gold-certified Die Lit and Whole Lotta Red albums. The latter LP peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. He is also the father of Australian rapper Iggy Azalea’s 2-year-old son.

Michael Rainey Jr. Addresses Being Overlooked For Industry Awards

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

For the past nine years, Michael Rainey Jr. has played Tariq St. Patrick on Power and the spinoff series Power Book II: Ghost. His portrayal of the rebellious teenager consistently garners reactions from viewers.

Prior to becoming a pillar in the Power universe, Rainey appeared alongside rapper/actor Lonnie “Common” Lynn in the 2012 film LUV. He also acted in other movies such as 2013’s The Butler and 2016’s Barbershop: The Next Cut.

Michael Rainey Jr. earned a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Youth at the 49th NAACP Image Awards in 2018. Plus, the Louisville-born actor also received a YoungStars Award nomination at the following year’s BET Awards.

The Twenty Two Entertainment co-founder came up short at both the NAACP Image Awards and BET Awards at the time. During a recent cover story article with CassiusLife.com, Rainey addressed whether he feels overlooked when it comes to award recognition.

Michael Rainey Jr. Explains Not Concentrating On Winning Awards

“I feel like everyone does what they do for a different reason. I feel like I’m in this for just the enjoyment. I like doing what I do,” stated Rainey. He continued, “I like playing the role of Tariq. I love coming to the set and being with the cast and the crew every day. So that’s one part of it that I just look at and be like, ‘No, I get to do this every day.'”

The 22-year-old Hollywood veteran added, “So I enjoy that. I don’t really look at it as far as being overlooked. Obviously, I’m not too oblivious to that, but I don’t really let that affect me too much, and I just let the work do what it does.”

Hip Hop Legend 50 Cent Gave The Young Actor Some Advice

Michael Rainey Jr. went on to quote Power franchise executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The G-Unit Films and Television founder told Rainey that awards cannot be taken to the bank so they don’t matter.

“The first time [50 Cent] told me that, I was like, I could never really care or go too crazy about not being seen for some of these awards,” said Rainey. “I definitely just do it for my enjoyment. So whatever followers, whatever comes with it, comes with it, but if it doesn’t come with it, it is what it is.”

Power Book II: Ghost will return for a third season on the Starz network beginning Friday, March 17. In addition to Michael Rainey Jr., the cast includes Mary J. Blige, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Shane Johnson, Gianni Paolo, Larenz Tate, Berto Colon, and Woody McClain.

Rihanna Songs See Historic Boosts On Apple Music Following Super Bowl LVII Performance

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Former United States President Donald Trump may not have enjoyed Rihanna’s Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, but it appears RiRi did entertain millions of fans around the world.

According to Apple Music, several songs by Rihanna experienced a significant jump in streams following her nearly 14-minute set at the Big Game. In fact, Sunday became Rihanna’s biggest day in Apple Music history.

Rihanna’s concurrent worldwide Apple Music listeners jumped a reported 331% immediately after her Super Bowl LVII performance. Plus, the hour following Rihanna’s halftime show was her biggest hour in Apple Music history by both concurrent listeners and streams.

The 2007 hit “Umbrella” reached the Apple Music chart in 105 countries which is a new record for the single. “We Found Love” made it onto the songs chart in a record 92 countries. “Work” re-entered the charts in over 50 nations.

In addition, Rihanna’s 2016 studio LP, Anti, charted in 161 countries following the Super Bowl on Sunday. The 3x-Platinum album ranked in the Top 10 in more than 20 countries including the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Rihanna also had a historic day on the Apple Music-owned Shazam music-identifying application. “We Found Love” racked up the most Shazams from the Super Bowl Halftime Show. 8:31 pm EST was the most-Shazamed minute of the performance and the most-Shazamed minute in the U.S. since last year’s Halftime Show.

The NFL uploaded Rihanna’s full Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show to the football league’s official YouTube channel. The video has amassed more than 34 million views in two days. It is presently trending at #3 on the platform.

Bow Wow Reacts To Not Being Included On Top 50 Rappers List

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

This month saw Billboard and Vibe present the “50 Greatest Rappers of All Time” rankings. Superstars like Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and Nas made the list. But Bow Wow was nowhere to be found.

Bow Wow (born Shad Moss) built a twenty-three-year career in the entertainment business. With hits like “Bounce with Me,” “Let Me Hold You” and “Shortie Like Mine,” Moss can claim success in the industry.

Has the 35-year-old Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta reality television star done enough to secure a spot among the elite emcees in Hip Hop history? Bow Wow addressed that question on social media.

After a Twitter user complained about Billboard omitting Bow Wow, he responded, “Out of my control my brother.” The Jermaine Dupri protégé also added, “I took no offense not making that list. I always said I’m not a rapper, I am an entertainer. I don’t like to be [boxed] in.”

In addition to releasing albums like Beware of Dog and Wanted, Shad Moss starred in numerous motion pictures. His filmography includes roles in Like Mike, Johnson Family Vacation, Roll Bounce, and Lottery Ticket.

Bow Wow also became known as “Mr. 106 & Park” due to his songs constantly topping the music video show’s daily countdown chart. He later became a co-host for 106 & Park before BET canceled the program in 2014.

Near the end of 2022, Bow Wow even stepped into the world of professional wrestling. The former child star showed up on All Elite Wrestling’s Dynamite as part of a feud with reigning TBS Champion Jade Cargill.

The Internet Drags DDG For Asking $100K Or Dinner With Him Question

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

It has been a rough week for Darryl “DDG” Granberry. First, DDG got caught up in a relationship scandal involving his ex-girlfriend Rubi Rose. Then, social media users began clowning the YouTuber/rapper for asking a hypothetical question.

“100k or dinner with DDG?” tweeted the vlogger on Monday afternoon. That post was a callback to the “Dinner With Jay-Z Or $500k” meme that went viral on Twitter and Instagram between 2017-2021.

While Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is a billionaire Hip Hop legend, DDG has yet to reach that level of financial security or cultural relevance of the Roc Nation boss. As a result, many social media users dragged the 25-year-old Epic recording artist.

One person wrote, “[I don’t give a f###] about a soul that damn much to pick dinner with em over 100k not even Jesus himself 😭😂😂🤷🏽‍♀️.” Someone else tweeted, “I’d take a caramel frappe from McDonald’s.”

Numerous Twitter accounts used reaction videos, such as Lil Baby counting money or Tony Yayo sucking his teeth, to express their feelings on the DDG’s survey. However, the Michigan native’s tweet did collect over 7,000 likes.

“Boy, [you’re] clearly not that hard to link [with]. I’ll take the 100k,” replied a user. Her tweet referenced the rumors of DDG cheating on Halle Bailey. DDG responded, “[To be honest], you’re extremely mid and I wouldn’t even look your way.”

Eventually, DDG conceded that the majority online opinion of passing on a meal with the It’s Not Me It’s You album creator for a six-figure payout was the wise move. He tweeted, “Y’all smart. Take that 100k lol.”

Lil Tjay Reveals PTSD Struggles: “I Be Feeling Like I’m Gonna Die” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Lil TJay suffered multiple gunshot wounds during an alleged robbery attempt in June and is seemingly still plagued by the harrowing experience. 

While the Bronx native released new music in the months after his roughly six-week hospital stay, he still struggles with his mental health. Lil Tjay took to Twitter last weekend revealing he is suffering from PTSD.  

“I be feeling like I’m gonna die but I ain’t trynna go,” he penned on Twitter. He also attributed his recent difficulties to the condition, although he didn’t elaborate.  

“That’s y I be steady going thru what I go thru,” he wrote before adding, “I got ptsd.” 

The Columbia recording artist reflected on the harrowing incident following his release from the hospital last August.  

“Seven shots, it was tough, you know? Most people don’t survive it, but I’m here,’ he explained. In a later social media update, Lil TJay cleared up rumors that the shooting left him paralyzed.  

“The blogs said I was paralyzed and couldn’t walk. But I started walking in a week after surgery. I beat the odds,” wrote Tjay, referring to the name of his first single after the shooting. 

Lil Tjay – Beat The Odds

In addition to the shooting, Lil Tjay might still be reeling from his latest run-ins with the law. The “Beat The Odds” hitmaker was arrested twice in January. Cops stopped Lil Tjay in the Bronx while en route to a video shoot with Ice Spice. NYPD reportedly found a handgun in his vehicle, which ultimately led to his arrest.  

Lil Tjay was back in custody again less than two weeks later, also on gun charges. However, his attorney Dawn Florio explained why he actually ended up in jail in a statement issued to AllHipHop. 

“Lil Tjay was not rearrested for another gun charge,” Florio told AllHipHop. “He was excused from appearing in court last Friday by the arraignment judge. Another judge revoked his bond and put him back in jail for missing court on Friday even though he was told by the first judge that he did not have [to] appear.” 

Joe Budden Shares His Delight At Watching Rappers Fail At Podcasting 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Joe Budden has doubled down on his comments about his fellow rappers “failing” to transition into podcasting, despite pushback from his contemporaries.  

The rapper-turned-podcast-host came under fire earlier this month following a discussion on a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast. He and his co-hosts debated whether “podcast money” was better than “rap money.” 

“You know what’s crazy? I’m looking at these rappers trying shows now, rappers from our era,” N.O.R.E. offered, “and they are so failing. They doing sports shows, they doing comedy shows … They talkin’ about, ‘Yo, I’m up. I’m just doing this for fun.’ No you are not!”  

“Tell the truth: it’s great to see people fail,” Joe Budden interjected before N.O.R.E could finish. “You can’t take the blueprint and hire different contractors. They sellin’ ass out here huh?” 

N.O.R.E. also mentioned Taxstone and the late podcast pioneer Combat Jack during the discussion, shading them for signing to Loud Speakers Network and “giving away YouTubes for free.” 

“What was the s### that Tax and all them n##### was signed to? What’s that label? A dude named Matt ran it. Combat, Tax, all of them was on this label giving they YouTubes away for free. I’m the first dude that had a three-deal for the same crack,” he added.  

The clip went viral and drew condemnation from some in the Hip-Hop podcasting community. Mouse Jones, who has exchanged heated words with the rapper in the past, called Budden and Norega “idiots.”  

Joe Budden was characteristically blunt in his response, declaring, “I like watching most of you n##### fail.”  

He clapped back during the latest episode of his podcast, stating “I like it,” when his peers fail.  

“As somebody that has dedicated his life to podcasting, and I’m not leaving no time soon, I like when all of y’all jump in the race, bump ya’ head a few times, and run away ‘cause it aint no money in it,” he stated.  

Budden also said he feels no guilt and referred to the backlash coming from one person without naming them. He branded the unidentified podcaster “failure,” despite being in the field for over a decade. Check out the clip below.  

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D.A. Offered Young Thug Co-Defendant His Freedom For Snitching On Rapper, Says Lil Rod’s Father 

By: London JennnCategory: News

District Attorney Fani Willis offered a defendant in Young Thug’s YSL RICO case co-his freedom in exchange for snitching on the rapper, according to the father of co-defendant Lil Rod. 

The angry father made the allegations against the Fulton County D.A. in an Instagram Live video. 

“Ms. Willis went down to that jail and told my son if he—if!” he stated in a clip. “Listen to what I say. I ain’t tellin’ you what I heard, I’m tellin’ you what I know. ‘If he say Thug gave him $10,000 to [inaudible] that boy, then we’ll let you out of jail.’” Check out the video below.  

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Young Thug remains behind bars awaiting trial on a slew of RICO charges. Jury selection is currently underway but moving at a glacial pace, and is expected to last months.  

Lil Rod Allegedly Involved In Jailhouse Stabbing

Meanwhile, Lil Rod, real name Rodalius Ryan, is one of several of Young Thug’s co-defendants who could face charges over his alleged role in a stabbing at the Fulton County Jail. Christian Eppinger, Damone Blalock Jevon Fleetwood, and Demise McMullen were also named in the alleged attack.  

31-year-old inmate Demarcus Bussey was attacked at the jail on the evening of Jan. 31 after being surrounded by inmates. Eppinger is accused of stabbing Bussey in the chest with a shank. 

Ryan and Eppinger were charged with aggravated assault. Blalock, Fleetwood, and McMullen were charged with misdemeanor battery. All five men were charged with willful obstruction of a law enforcement officer. 

Meanwhile, last month, Rodalius Ryan’s attorney Angela D’Williams claimed a Fulton County deputy punched her client in the head. The altercation occurred amid the jury selection process in Young Thug’s RICO trial. Sheriff Pat Labat accused Ryan of spitting in a deputy’s face. He was accused of spitting in the back of a patrol car while awaiting to be taken to the courthouse. 

Ice Spice Reacts To North West’s Portrait: “She’s So Talented” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

North West is quite the budding artist, as she demonstrated in a highly detailed portrait of “Munch” rapper Ice Spice. 

The nine-year-old daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian showed off her skills in a video posted on the TikTok account she shares with her mother. In the clip, North shares a step-by-step close-up of her creating the picture of Ice Spice.  

She proudly showed off her finished portrait to her 14.3 million followers, holding the drawing up to the camera while singing along to “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” by PinkPantheress and Ice Spice. 

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♬ Boy’s a liar Pt. 2 – PinkPantheress & Ice Spice

Ice Spice shared North West’s video on her Instagram and later praised the little girl for her artistic tribute. She told TMZ the young creative is “so talented,” and described the portrait as “so cute,” before thanking her.  

While Ice Spice appreciated North West’s gesture, she was surprised by another fan’s impromptu gift. The Bronx native was strolling through New York at the weekend when a man dropped to his knees in front of the 23-year-old rapper, offering her a bunch of red roses. However, Ice Spice wasn’t feeling the love, returning a nervous smile before walking off laughing. 

Meanwhile, earlier on Monday, Ice Spice joined Lil Nas on the front row at Coach during New York Fashion Week. The two rappers cozied up for selfies at the A-list fashion show held at the Park Avenue Armory. 

“I’m the baddie friend she was talm bout,” Lil Nas wrote, sharing the pics on Twitter.  

Julia Fox Feels Sorry For Kanye’s Kids After Antisemitic Remarks

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Julia Fox remains “heartbroken” over Kanye West’s antisemitism controversy.

Late last year, the “Stronger” rapper hit headlines after he made a string of offensive remarks about Jewish people on social media and in interviews, leading to him becoming widely condemned and losing a series of sponsors and partnerships.

In a discussion for the March 2023 issue of ELLE magazine, Julia insisted she never suspected Kanye – whom she briefly dated in early 2022 – was capable of such behavior.

“I just feel so bad for everyone involved, to be honest. I feel bad for his family, his children. I feel bad for the Jewish people. Some of my Jewish friends are shook right now, and that f###### breaks my heart. I really, truly, would’ve never seen him taking this direction,” she commented.

During an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” with Andy Cohen in January, Julia noted that she hadn’t spoken to Kanye since they broke up.

“I have not talked to Kanye in almost a year and I have been in the same room as Kim (Kardashian, his ex-wife) but we’ve never spoken about anything,” the Uncut Gems actress stated at the time.

Elsewhere in the ELLE conversation, Julia revealed that she is writing a memoir.

“It’s not like a celebrity who just got a book deal and, like, got a ghostwriter to write it, you know? Like, I actually am about this life,” she said, before emphasizing that the book won’t focus on her relationships. “I didn’t want to make men the focal point.

Scarface & Willie D Square Off Over Geto Boys Grammy Slot

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

What do we have here?

It has been a little over a week since the Grammys. The highlight of the even was the Hip-Hop 50 medley. There were so many acts on that stage, but it was a bit jarring to see Scarface perform dolo. It was not strange seeing Big Boi with out Andre, because OutKast is largely defunct. But the Geto Boys are still pretty active, even if it is podcasting.

So, they appear to be friends and, if not, friendly. The only thing is, it seems like Willie D was not in the loop when Scarface hit the stage for the coveted moment. It is unclear what Scarface knew exactly, but he knew that he was going to LA to perform. And he knew his writing partner and podcast homie under the Geto Boys umbrella was not.

So in 2023 fashion, they ran it for the internet to see.

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Now, the question is: who are you riding with? I will join you all in a spirited conversation in the comments section!

Missy Elliott Honored To Be Part Of Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary Celebration At Grammys

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Missy Elliott took great pride in participating in Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary tribute at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

The acclaimed artist reflected on the star-studded performance in an interview with Billboard. Missy Elliott explained why it was so special for her to share the stage with some of the most important figures in Hip-Hop history.

“It was such nostalgia because I remember sitting in my living room and watching Public Enemy and Eric B. and Rakim and De La Soul and [Queen] Latifah and Salt-N-Pepa,” she said. “And once again, just like that [Billboard] list, I am a part of this 50-year Hip-Hop tribute. And I tell you — this is no lie — no matter how many awards or accolades I have collected, I still pinch myself when I’m in those spaces because those people are so legendary to me.”

Questlove curated the Grammys performance, which highlighted multiple eras of Hip-Hop. Melle Mel, LL Cool J, Ice-T, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Method Man and Missy Elliott were just a few of the legends who performed. Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby and GloRilla joined in the festivities to represent the current era.

Fans can watch the performance on Paramount Plus.

Post Malone Refused Entry Into Bar Due To Tattoos

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Post Malone was denied entry into a rooftop bar in Perth, Australia over the weekend due to his face and neck tattoos.

The rapper was turned away from the rooftop bar at the QT Perth hotel over the weekend because his appearance violated the exclusive venue’s strict dress code, which prohibits face, neck and offensive tattoos.

Speaking to The West Australian about the incident, Post said, “They turned me away for my tattoos… I’ve never really experienced anything like that.”

A spokesperson for the five-star hotel apologized to the Rockstar rapper, real name Austin Post, for denying him entry.

“At QT, we aim to welcome everyone and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. QT has been recognized for this for many years,” reads a statement issued to Daily Mail Australia. “However, on Saturday night, our third-party security did not exercise the appropriate discretion and we take full responsibility for this. We sincerely apologize to the individuals affected.”

Post’s night was not ruined by the rejection – he simply went to the nearby 18 Knots rooftop bar instead.

The 27-year-old was Down Under opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers on their six-date stadium tour, which concluded on Sunday.

The rapper is well-known for his tattoo-covered appearance. His facial tattoos include the words “stay away” and “always tired,” barbed wire near his hairline and a sword down his cheek.

Guess Who’s Running Kanye’s Show Now!?

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

The Kanye West Show gets more and more uninteresting by the day. But any update is an update. Before I get into these menial rumors, here’s some news.

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Moving right along.

One person that definitely knows how to get to Kanye West is his new wife. I know some you are still stuck on Kim K, but Yeezy has moved on to Australian architect Bianca Censori. They are newly weds, but she’s moving into her new role with force and authority. She is now managing the Kanye West Empire all by her 28-year old self.

 The Sun is on the case and they reported the following.

The source explained. “Bianca runs the show. She has been around Ye for about three years, things got serious really fast in mid-November. 

“Bianca handles Ye’s daily logistics from Yeezy clothing management to construction of the new Yeezy headquarters/ Donda Academy.

“She takes all his calls, and all business affairs go through her. It seems to be working out well so far.”

Kanye is believed to have tied the knot with Bianca in Utah just two months after his divorce was finalized from Kim Kardashian, according to reports.

The one thing nobody seems to be able to confirm is if they are truly married. I am definitely not going around looking for the marriage license, but the other media outlets are on the hunt. Right now, they are saying that the adorning couple was married in a super small and intimate ceremony. Her parents found out in the media like we did.

The other thing I found interesting was that Kim K has always hated this chick. Why? Homegirl used to work for him for a lengthy period. She was just lying in wait for things to fall apart. And they did. When it did, she was there! Winning!

Hit me at [email protected]!

Kodak Black Banking On Lamar Jackson To Make It To Super Bowl In 2024

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Kodak Black predicts his friend Lamar Jackson will reach the Super Bowl in 2024.

The Atlantic Records artist declared he’s betting millions of dollars on Jackson in a brief chat with TMZ on Sunday (February 12). Kodak Black revealed his gambling plans while getting swarmed by fans after Super Bowl LVII in Arizona.

“I’ll be back next year with my boy Lamar Jackson,” Kodak Black said. “And I’m betting a few million on Lamar Jackson next year.”

Jackson and Kodak Black both grew up in Pompano Beach. Last year, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback briefly appeared in a music video with the Florida-bred rapper.

One question heading into the next NFL season is whether or not Jackson will still be playing for the Ravens. The former MVP is looking for a long-term deal with more guaranteed money, leading to speculation about the Ravens trading him. The Ravens are expected to place the franchise tag on Jackson if they cannot reach an agreement with him.

Kodak Black is busy making business moves of his own in his hometown of Pompano Beach. He recently purchased a local property for $1.8 million. He intends to turn it into a “luxurious retail space” with a restaurant.

Florida Rapper Denied Bond After Being Charged With Pregnant Girlfriend’s Murder

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A Florida judge denied bond to rapper Ace NH, who is accused of murder in the death of his pregnant girlfriend.

According to multiple reports, Judge Margaret Taylor ordered Ace NH to remain in jail until his trial on Monday (February 13). The judge also rejected the defense’s request for a gag order at the court hearing.

Tampa police arrested Ace NH, whose real name is Billy Adams, and charged him with first-degree murder on February 8. Authorities claimed he killed his pregnant girlfriend Alana Sims on January 30, just a few days after a jury acquitted him of murder in a separate case.

“What this defendant did is unimaginable,” State Attorney Susan S. Lopez said. “Our thoughts and support are with the family members of these crime victims. Since the night of the murders, we have worked closely with TPD to arrest this killer. While we respect the verdict of the jury in the prior case, we disagreed with it and that is why we prosecuted him.”

Earlier this year, Ace NH faced trial for the 2020 shooting deaths of Trevon Albury and Daniel Thompson. The rapper insisted he shot the men in self-defense. A jury agreed with Ace NH, finding him not guilty of murder.

Hurricane Chris Receives New Date For Second-Degree Murder Trial

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Hurricane Chris awaits trial for a 2020 shooting that left one man dead in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana.

According to multiple reports, Hurricane Chris is scheduled to face trial for second-degree murder on March 6. The proceedings were originally supposed to begin in February, but prosecutors asked for a delay.

Hurricane Chris, whose real name is Christopher Dooley, shot and killed a man at a gas station in June 2020. The rapper said he acted in self-defense.

Police claimed surveillance video proved he wasn’t defending himself. Cops also accused him of driving a vehicle that was reported stolen in Texas.

Hurricane Chris was charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of illegal possession of stolen things. He wanted prosecutors to reevaluate his charges and dismiss the case.

“Recently in court, the State turned over a new statement from a witness who saw the decedent approach the vehicle and enter,” his attorney Alex Washington noted. “The witness then heard Chris begging him to get away from the car, followed by Chris screaming not to reach from his pocket. Chris is praying for a reevaluation of the charge and that the case be dismissed by the Caddo District Attorney’s office.”

Hurricane Chris is best known for his 2007 single “A Bay Bay.” The song peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Kanye West Linked To 30 Anti-Semitic Incidents According To Anti-Defamation League

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Kanye West became public enemy number one last October when he tweeted he was going to go “Defcon 3 on Jews.” A subsequent appearance on Alex Jones’ Info Wars, in which he praised Adolf Hitler, put the nail in the proverbial coffin. From there, businesses such as Adidas and Gap started cutting ties with West faster than a bullet train. But it appears there were more severe consequences from West’s anti-Semitic comments—not just the loss of his billionaire status.

According to the Anti-Defamation League, there are at least 30 incidents linked to West’s comments. On Monday (February 13), the ADL released a report outlining the harm they did to the Jewish community.

“These incidents — which include vandalism, banner drops, targeted harassment and campus propaganda distributions — demonstrate the ongoing influence of Ye’s conspiratorial, bigoted rants,” the report reads. “Immediately following Ye’s antisemitic comments, which included inflammatory tropes about Jewish power and Holocaust denial, the slogan ‘Ye Is Right’ surfaced online in hashtags and antisemitic accounts. The ADL Center on Extremism has also tracked references to ‘Ye Is Right’ in instances of on-the-ground antisemitic vandalism and harassment nationwide.”

Often, references to Kanye West (who now goes by Ye) were paired with swastikas or other anti-Semitic slurs “[and]have become mainstream shorthand for the hatred of — or a desire to commit violence against – Jewish people.”

Beginning last month, white supremacist Groypers launched a series of “Ye is right, change my mind” events on college campuses, where extremists perpetuate the idea the Holocaust never happened while praising Hitler as a way to defend Ye’s anti-Semitic comments. Meanwhile, West has since remarried and seems to express little remorse for his harmful rhetoric.

Drake Attempting To Duck XXXTENTACION Murder Trial Deposition

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Drake is attempting to get out of being deposed in the ongoing XXXTENTACION murder trial. According to a YouTube video posted by Law & Crime, Drake’s attorney Bradford Cohen filed a motion asking the judge to toss the subpoena, pointing out a “lack of foundation.”

Defense attorney Mauricio Padilla, who represents suspect Dedrick Williams, sent Drake a Zoom link for the deposition without sealing it. Days later, Padilla filed a notice with the court but failed to include details on how the Zoom interview would be conducted. Subsequently, Cohen claims the subpoena was “procedurally defective.”

Drake also claims his name never appeared in the investigative files. Therefore, he believes it’s clear he doesn’t have any relevant knowledge about the case. He says the deposition request is an attempt to “add more layers of celebrity and notoriety to a tragic and unfortunate event.”

A judge originally ruled Drake wouldn’t have to sit for a deposition, but Padilla convinced him to reconsider. Drake was scheduled to be deposed on January 27 but failed to appear. Last week, the judge decided he must sit for the deposition on February 24 via Zoom. If he ends up skipping that date, he’ll have to appear in court on February 27 or face contempt charges.

XXXTENTACION and Drake started beefing over the former’s claim Drake bit his style. Four months before his June 2018 murder, X posted an Instagram Story that read: “IF ANYONE TRIES TO KILL ME IT WAS @champagnepapi.” X ultimately deleted the post and claimed he was hacked.

Even so, Padilla is making the connection known to the court and wants Drake to answer a few questions. The judge has yet to make the final ruling.

JoJo’s Performance Leaves Jodeci Fans Concerned About His Health

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

JoJo Hailey, co-founder of Jodeci, has been open up his health struggles, but a recent appearance sparked concern. Jodeci performed at the Theater at MGM National Harbor over the weekend. During the performance of Stevie Wonder’s “Lately,” Hailey made a rare appearance with K-Ci.

Clips of the video have been circulating on social media, with the two singing their hit single and K-Ci saying to K-Ci, “You got this,” after telling fans to give some love to the ’90s R&B staple. One outlet, however, suggested he had a stroke.

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Dressed in all black, JoJo Hailey stood before the crowd with his handlers. One stood over him fanning him, as another helped support him standing. Fans quickly noticed something was wrong.

“Was on my Jodeci,” one tweeted. “S### last night Jojo was clearly not ready to perform. I won’t speculate. Prayers up to him.”

“Pray for Jojo from Jodeci he’s going through it! Was clearly in a bad state last night,” another posted.

It didn’t take away greatly from the experience. Nostalgia still reigned for many of the fans.

“Literally waited 27 years to see Jodeci in concert,” The Great Ghan D wrote. “When i tell y’all I’m the 5th member of Jodeci I’m not lying.. me & my pops was in the crowd like we were k-ci & jojo going word for word.”

One fan left a review on Bands in Town, writing, “Now anyone who truly knows me, knows I’ve been a Jodeci fan, since their first album…specifically “Gotta Love” the single; and they know that K-Ci was/is my fave because of his voice. Soooo, I went to the Jodeci Concert last night and had such an amazing time! K-Ci still got it, and didn’t miss a beat or a note (I wouldn’t have expected anything less).”

“Mr. Dalvin had soooo much energy and it was truly awesome; he had enough hype in him for the entire audience. I really enjoyed K-Ci and Dalvin’s energy they had for the audience; they truly gave an awesome show,” the person continued.

In Estrelita’s review, she shared, “Jo-Jo wasn’t feeling well, but he was there and did attempt to give the fans what they came for…but health before wealth…we all need to take care of self, before worrying about minute things in life. Nevertheless, I had a ball.”