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GloRilla & Yo Gotti Respond To Video Of Fan Throwing Water & Spitting At Glo 

By: London JennnCategory: News

GloRilla denies she was spat on after a video surfaced showing an angry fan’s reaction to the Memphis native being escorted out of a club by a team of security. 

Disappointed attendees thought the “F.N.F” hitmaker would be performing on Wednesday night at New Karibbean City (Feb. 8), and became irate when she left the venue. One woman began cursing at GloRilla as the rapper walked by, throwing a drink and later spitting in her direction.  

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 A club promoter said he booked Glo to perform for $30,000, “Not hosting. Not a walkthrough.” 

However, Yo Gotti and GloRilla disagree. The CMG honcho suggested it costs a lot more than $30k to book his artist.  

“30k to perform,” he wrote. “U must booked lil Glo NOT Big Glo #CMG.” Gotti also took to Instagram with a video of a GloRilla performing to a lively audience. 

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Meanwhile, GloRilla also responded on social media, stating that the booking was to host, not perform. She also denied being spat on. 

“No way you think I’m performing when you paid for a hosting crazy tail self. No way you think I’m performing when you paid for a hosting crazy tail self,” she tweeted. ‘I’m so mad dat I can get sued for slapping you hoes !!😂😂😂but you hoes still can get slapped b####.”

Promoter Con B posted about GloRilla’s appearance: “She will be performing live…” he wrote on his IG Story. “Not hosting. Not a walkthrough. She will be performing live in Oakland, [Calif.] tonight.” 

Promoter Con B advertised Glo’s appearance, writing, “She will be performing live. Not hosting. Not a walkthrough. She will be performing live in Oakland, [Calif.] tonight.” 

He asked for his money back before sharing an alleged $31,000 contract for a “performance by GloRilla.”  

Lizzo & SZA Share New “Special” Remix  

By: London JennnCategory: News

After teasing months ago that “something special” with SZA was on the way, Lizzo has shared the remix of “Special,” featuring her good friend.  

Following her performance of “Special” at the Grammys’, Lizzo finally dropped the long-awaited remix featuring SZA on Thursday (Feb. 9.) Fans first heard the song during Lizzo’s recent HBO Max special Lizzo: Live in Concert.  

She brought out the recording-breaking singer before demanding the audience “Make some noise for my f###### fave.” 

The pair hosted a joint Instagram Live shortly after releasing the song which turned into a general talk between friends. The gal pals discussed everything from the early days of their friendship – SZA knew she was cool with Lizzo once she felt comfortable enough to remove her wig in her home – to the upcoming shows they must see. 

They speculated about Rihanna’s setlist for her performance at the upcoming Super Bowl halftime Show and talked about getting tickets for Beyoncé’s world tour. Check out the clips below and stream the “special” remix at the end of the page.  

“Oh s###, b####. I was scared to talk about that s### out loud,” SZA exclaimed after Lizzo asked which Renaissance show they’re attending.  

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Meanwhile, the “special” remix might not be the only upcoming offering from the pairing. Lizzo and SZA recorded “five or six” rock songs while in the studio creating features for the SOS album.  

“We just have so much fun together. And I feel like she gets me. She’s another person who has hella music tastes and doesn’t fit in anybody’s box of anything,” SZA said of Lizzo. “She makes it seem like she doesn’t even care like she just does whatever she wants. And I just love being with her, just as a friend and hanging out. So whenever she comes to a studio, I just feel like, ‘Let’s drop into some b#######.’” 

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Vaping Culture in the Music Industry: Know Insights

By: Staff WriterCategory: Uncategorized

The music industry has been known to influence popular culture and lifestyle trends, and the rise of vaping is no exception. Over the past few years, vaping has become increasingly prevalent in the music world, with many musicians incorporating it into their performances and image. Let’s examine the trend of vaping in the music industry and its impact on popular culture.

The Emergence of Vaping in Music

Vaping has been around for several years now, but it wasn’t until recently that it became a noticeable trend in the music industry. Musicians started incorporating vaping into their performances and music videos, making it a prominent aspect of their image. This has led to a growing interest in vaping among music fans and has contributed to its increasing popularity.

The Influence of Musicians on Vaping Culture

Many musicians have used vaping as a means of self-expression and a way to stand out from the crowd. By incorporating vaping into their image and performances, they have helped to make it a mainstream trend. Some of the most popular musicians in the industry today, such as Post Malone, Future, and Drake, have been known to frequently use vaping products, which has helped to promote vaping to a wider audience.

The Impact of Vaping on the Music Industry

The impact of vaping on the music industry has been largely positive, with many musicians finding it to be a useful tool for enhancing their performances. Vaping has also provided new opportunities for musicians in terms of marketing and sponsorship, as many vaping brands are eager to collaborate with musicians to reach a wider audience. If you are interested in trying vaping for yourself, be sure to visit Yocan Vaporizer store to explore the latest products and technologies.

However, there have also been some concerns raised about the impact of vaping on the health of musicians. This has led to calls for greater regulation of vaping products, as well as more education about the potential health risks associated with vaping.

The Future of Vaping in the Music Industry

Despite some concerns about its impact on health, it is clear that vaping is here to stay in the music industry. As vaping continues to grow in popularity, we can expect to see more musicians incorporating it into their images and performances.

However, it is important to note that the future of vaping in the music industry will be largely determined by the regulations put in place by governments around the world. If regulations become more restrictive, it could lead to a decline in the popularity of vaping in the music industry.

5 Famous Musicians  & Celebrities Who Vape

There have been several musicians and celebrities who have promoted vaping products in the past, including:

  1. Snoop Dogg – He has endorsed and collaborated with several vaping brands and has been a vocal advocate for vaping.
  2. Wiz Khalifa – He is known for his love of vaping weed and has been seen using and promoting vaping products on numerous occasions.
  3. Lewis Hamilton – The Formula One driver has been seen using and promoting vaping products on social media.
  4. Johnny Depp – Yes, Johnny Depp has been seen vaping on several occasions. He is known for his love of alternative forms of nicotine delivery and has been seen using and promoting vaping products in the past. 
  5. Katy Perry – has also been seen vaping on several occasions. 
  6. Leonardo DiCaprio – Has been seen vaping multiple times and we guess he loves doing it for sure.

Final Thoughts

Finally, the trend of vaping in the music industry has had a significant impact on popular culture, with many musicians incorporating it into their images and performances. While there are some concerns about its impact on health, it is clear that vaping is here to stay in the music industry.

Rihanna Talks “Representing For Black Women Everywhere” At Super Bowl Halftime Show  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Rihanna has opened up about the challenges of returning to the stage for her first live show in seven years at the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime show. 

The first hurdle facing the superstar songstress was deciding whether to accept the gig. She was initially hesitant, but motherhood changed her perspective and gave her a sense of fearlessness. 

“It feels like [playing the Super Bowl] could have only been now,” Rihanna admitted during an Apple Music press conference Thursday (Feb. 9). “When I first got the call to do it again this year I was like, ‘Are you sure? I’m three months postpartum. Should I be making major decisions like this right now? I might regret this.’” 

She continued, “When you become a mom there’s something that happens where you feel like you can take on the world and can do anything. The Super Bowl is one of the biggest stages in the world. As scary as it was, because I haven’t been on stage in seven years, there’s something exhilarating about the challenge of it all. It’s important for me to do this year. It’s important for my son to see that.” 

Once she agreed to do the show, Rhianna faced the big challenge of finalizing a set list for the 13-minute-long performance. Cramming a 17-year music career into 13 minutes has been “difficult,” she explained. 

“Some songs we have to lose because of that, and that’s going to be okay,” Rihanna continued. “We did a pretty good job at narrowing it down. There’s probably been about 39 versions of the setlist right now. We’re on our 39th. Every little change counts.” 

Rihanna On The Importance Of Representation

Rhianna also discussed the importance of representing her Black womanhood and Caribbean culture during her performance.  

“That’s a big part of why it’s important for me to do this show. Representing for my country, Barbados. Representing for Black women everywhere. That’s really important,” she added. 

Apple Music and Rihanna shared a promo visual on social media ahead of the Super Bowl Halftime show, reflecting both her Bajan heritage and phenomenal journey from Island girl to the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire.  

“My whole life was shaped on this very road. I was just a little girl flying kites in the cemetery,” the outro from Rihanna explains. “But I had big dreams.” Watch the visual below and the full Apple Music press conference in the video below 

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The Super Bowl airs Sunday, Feb. 12, on Fox at 6:30 p.m. EST. 

Drake Gets Waxed In London – Check out Madame Tussauds Tribute To The Rapper

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

A new wax figure of Canadian rapper Drake has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds London.

The curators at the Baker Street museum officially added the figure to the collection, with the waxwork to take up permanent residence alongside likenesses of Stormzy, Freddie Mercury, and Amy Winehouse in the Impossible Festival music zone.

The figure of Drake was styled on his appearance at the 2021 Wireless Festival, where he wore a camouflage print T-shirt and trousers, a bomber jacket, and white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers.

“Drake has shown his love for London on numerous occasions with his surprise appearance at the Wireless Festival being just one example of this,” Tim Waters, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, remarked in a press release.

Waters added, “With reports that he’s soon to call London home, we wanted to make sure we were able to give him a warm welcome to our streets and show that the love is reciprocated the only way we know how by immortalizing him in our famous attraction.”

Tim continued to say there is “no denying the Canadian rap superstar is a music icon”, with countless awards and numerous nominations under his belt, including at this year’s Brit Awards.

“We know that our guests will be sure to ‘Take Care’ of Drake as he becomes ‘A Keeper’ at Madame Tussauds London,” he concluded.

Each Madame Tussauds figure takes approximately six months to create.

Drake has not yet commented on the wax figure.

EXCLUSIVE: Key Witness In Jam Master Jay Case Turns Up Dead; Feds Seek To Expedite Trial

By: Justin IveyCategory: Exclusives

Prosecutors urged a judge to schedule the trial against Jam Master Jay’s alleged killers as soon as possible.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York objected to a January 29, 2024 start date for the trial. Prosecutors cited concerns about delays in the Jam Master Jay murder case after one of their witnesses died.

“The government is also prejudiced by the extended delay as one key witness has passed away during the pendency of the case,” the prosecution wrote. “Witness intimidation and tampering remain a significant concern. Indeed, witnesses in this case have received threats since the unsealing of the indictment.”

Prosecutors accuse Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington of killing Jam Master Jay in 2002. Jordan and Washington’s trial was originally set to begin this month, but a judge adjourned it in January.

Last month, the court asked the prosecution and defense about their availability for a January 2024 trial. Prosecutors argued for a 2023 start date in a letter sent on Wednesday (February 8).

“Several witnesses have expressed concerns about the defendants’ ability to identify and threaten them, which is now an even greater concern in light of the additional 11-month trial delay and recent government disclosures regarding witness statements and expected trial testimony,” they wrote. “Given that the government and defense cases will likely take less than three weeks in total, a trial date before January 2024 is both appropriate and feasible.”

Prosecutors suggested scheduling the Jam Master Jay murder trial for November 2023. They also dismissed the need to wait for one of Washington’s lawyers to proceed.

“Counsel for Jordan have confirmed that they remain available to try the case in November 2023,” prosecutors wrote. “Counsel for Washington also stated that they would be available to try the case in November 2023 during the status conference, but now represent that one of the attorneys will be unavailable in November due to a four-to-six-week trial scheduled to commence on September 11, 2023 before the Honorable Carol B. Amon. Given the length of the adjournment and the number of attorneys representing defendant Washington, the government does not see this as an impediment to beginning the trial in November 2023 or earlier.”

Authorities charged Jordan and Washington with murder while engaged in narcotics trafficking and firearm-related murder. The two face up to life in prison if convicted.

Drake Reveals His Secret Betting Methodology

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Drake, who is no stranger to gambling, shared his Super Bowl LVII bets in an Instagram post on Thursday (February 9).

The diamond-selling artist admitted there isn’t much of a method to his madness. Drake told his followers it was pointless to make sense of his bets.

“My psychotic bets for Sunday are in @stake,” he wrote. “pls do not analyze the logic behind these bets there is none.”

Drake placed a $700,000 bet on the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl, which takes place on Sunday (February 12). The OVO rapper also made a variety of prop bets.

The Canadian superstar bet $50,000 on who scores the first touchdown of the game and the Chiefs winning each half. Drake threw down another $30,000 on the Chiefs winning every quarter of the game.

Drake banked on Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce having a big game. The Billboard chart-topper bet $25,000 on Kelce being named MVP and $60,000 on the MVP being a tight end.

The Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Rihanna will perform at the halftime show.

Check out all of Drake’s bets and the estimated payouts below.

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DJ Khaled Returns To Def Jam With New Executive Role At Universal Music Group

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

DJ Khaled signed a deal with Def Jam Recordings and secured a new job as Universal Music Group’s Global Creative Consultant.

The We the Best boss and UMG announced the partnership on Thursday (February 9). DJ Khaled made the move to Def Jam after a multi-year stint at Epic Records.

“This new chapter marks a special time for me,” he said in a press release. “The energy at this point in my career is at an all-time high and I’m grateful to [UMG’s chairman and CEO] Sir Lucian Grainge for allowing me to join his empire at this stage in my journey.”

He added, “Together, we will achieve even greater heights and take it to the next level. I feel blessed and so inspired with renewed energy. I’m excited to not only partner, but to come back home to Def Jam … Def Jam is the culture and together we will make history yet once again.”

Earlier in his career, DJ Khaled served as an A&R for Def Jam. His return reunites him with the label’s executive vice president LaTrice Burnette, who worked with him at Epic Records.

“DJ Khaled has been a dear friend and close collaborator of mine for over a decade,” Burnette said. “Throughout our years together at Epic, Khaled and I developed a special working bond and broke barriers through a united vision, focused partnership and hard work. I have a tremendous respect for Khaled’s artistry, creativity, work ethic, marketing savvy, and boundless positive energy. I’m thrilled to welcome him back home to Def Jam, and can’t wait to see what we cook up next.”

Last year, DJ Khaled wrapped up his run at Epic Records with the release of his God Did album. His We the Best imprint will now operate through Def Jam, which is led by chairman and CEO Tunji Balogun.

No Savage Pleads Guilty; Faces Up To 33 Years In Prison For Mall Shooting

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

No Savage pleaded guilty to multiple charges for a June 2022 shooting at the Tysons Corner Center mall in Virginia.

Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced No Savage’s felony conviction on Thursday (February 9). The D.C. rapper, whose real name is Noah Settles, pleaded guilty to three counts of maliciously discharging a firearm in an occupied building and one count of using a firearm in commission of a felony.

“When I came into office, we promised to take serious crimes seriously,” Descano said. “I can think of few more serious crimes than this: taking a gun and firing into a crowded, public space, endangering the safety of our community members and visitors, disrupting public life and threatening their future safety.”

Descano added, “Today’s outcome guarantees accountability for every piece of this incident. The defendant is pleading guilty to the most serious charges.”

No Savage initially faced seven charges, including attempted malicious wounding. His trial was scheduled to begin on Monday (February 13).

The 23-year-old rapper fired at least three shots following an altercation at the Tysons Corner Center. No one was struck by the bullets, but three people were injured during an evacuation of the mall.

No Savage faces a minimum of three years in prison. His maximum sentence is 33 years.

The 300 Entertainment artist has remained in custody since turning himself in to police in June 2022. He will be sentenced in June 2023.

BLACK HISTORY: Ben Crump Becomes First Practicing Black Person To Have Law School Named After Him

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the man behind justice campaigns for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many more, has made history.

According to the Washington Informer, the College of Law at St. Thomas University will be changing its name to the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, making it the first law school in the United States to be named after a practicing Black attorney.

Crump said of the honor, “It is a privilege to be a part of the St. Thomas University legacy through the Benjamin L. College of Law.”

“We have come such a long way in the journey to equality, but we are not there yet,” he added. “The future changemakers and civil justice leaders that will matriculate from St. Thomas will soon be passed the torch from today’s civil rights icons and I have every confidence that they will meet the moment.”

Rapper-turned-actor Will Smith was one in the number to celebrate this occasion.

“I was proud to share the stage with Will Smith – a benefactor of the groundbreaking Benjamin L. Crump College of Law at @StThomasUniv –  during the naming ceremony. It’s not an overstatement to say that lives will be changed because of the selflessness of the college’s donors,” Crump posted on Twitter.

He joins the prestigious and exclusive ranks of another civil rights lawyer to have a school with his name on it— Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice.

Marshall is the namesake for the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston.

 David A. Armstrong, president of the St. Thomas University, said, “The naming of the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law at St. Thomas University is the latest step in an effort to encourage bridge-building among the legal profession, law enforcement, and our communities.”

“Ben and I couldn’t be more different politically, but we share a passion for justice and the hope that by working together, we can continue to drive meaningful change,” he continued. “Our faith in God, and our belief in the tenets laid out by our founding fathers in the U.S. Constitution, enable us to go beyond race and politics, and focus on the work necessary to truly make the United States the home of the free, and the brave.”

The law school is a fine institution, ranking #1 as the Greatest Resources for Minority Students in the 2022 and 2023 Princeton Review Best Law Schools rankings.

 According to PreLaw Magazine, it is one of the top 10 Best Schools for Racial Justice (2022) in the United States.

GloRilla Gets Water Thrown On Her And Spat At In Bay Club

By: IllseedCategory: Exclusives

I don’t know if you know like I know, but GloRilla just performed at The Grammys during the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop celebration. I also know she went to Gangsta Boo’s funeral. Lastly, I know she had a couple hit records, one of which is with Cardi B. What I am saying is she has a good thing going on.

Apparently, she made some sort of club appearance in The Bay and it didn’t end well. In a viral video, she appears to be leaving a club and gets into it with a woman. The woman throws water at the rap star, who seems to be astonished at the behavior. Then, GloRilla’s homie returns fire with some water of her own. Then the patron proceeds to hock a loogie (spit) at the rapper. At this point, it spirals out of control!

What went wrong? I don’t know for sure, but the streets are talking. Some people say that people at the club did not read the fine print. It looks like GloRilla was there to do a walk-through, but folks wanted her to perform. The caption says something else: that she was supposed to perform after being paid $30k. Luckily, Glo was never in any danger through it all, thanks to her wall of security.

There’s generally one reason this happens; she wasn’t paid in full. It happens all the time. They give the artist the deposit or half up front an the other half is supposed to be paid when they arrive. Oftentimes, the promoter comes up with the rest via ticket sales. If they cannot muster the money, the artist is faced with a hard decision: perform or not. Looks like Glo decided not. The fans lose.

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CONGRATS! Gucci Mane And Keyshia Ka’Oir Welcome First Daughter Iceland

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Gucci Mane took time out from promoting Bic Fizzle’s new project “Clark Street Baby” to announce to the world, he and his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir’s new baby.

He took to social media to share the good news, captioning a pic of him kissing his love, “I’m so thankful that my baby girl is here and she so pretty and healthy 2/8/23 7lbs 2oz ICELAND DAVIS ❤️❤️ #Daddyprincess 👑.”

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Scores of congratulations flooded his comment sections.

Fat Joe said, “God bless,” while P from QC simply said, “Family.”

Keyshia also took to Instagram to celebrate the birth of their little daughter. Like her hubby, she focused her caption on the baby’s wellness.

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“Our little princess is here! Beautiful & Healthy! ICELAND KA’OIR DAVIS💞2/8/23,” she wrote.

City Girl’s JT said, “Congratulations,” with a bunch of hearts eyes. Lala did the same.

Hip-Hop astrologist and former stylist to the stars, Sonya Magett dropped some wisdom based on when she was born, saying, “Aquarius like her dad. She is going to be such a beautiful intelligent real-life princess!”

Iceland is the second child the happy couple has together. Their firstborn is a young son named Ice Davis, who was born in December 2020.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, has another son, Keitheon, whom he shares
with his ex, Sheena Evans. 

Keyshia has two other daughters.

SUPER BOWL SHENANIGANS: Andy Reid’s Top 3 Rappers

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

As the world gears up for the Philadelphia Eagles to go up against the Kansas City Chiefs, two teams with identical high-scoring records for the season, folk are interested in all kinds of things about the people behind their success.

At least we over at AllHipHop.com are tuned in …

So, when Sports Illustrated released Chief’s coach Andy Reid’s Top 3 Rappers of all time, thanks to the brilliance of former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall’s excellent job as a reporter, we were here for it.

Reid answered jokingly, “Do the Fat Boys count as one rapper?”

Then he got serious.

“All right, Jay-Z … I’m missing Master P. I’m giving you all the old ones. Lil Wayne, wasn’t he just at (Arrowhead Stadium)? Who was just at our place?”

Lil Wayne was not there. It was Lil Jon, who came out with a set during his team’s divisional-round game against the Jaguars.

Tough questions when you consider the hundreds of great emcees there are in the world.

Reid said to Marshall, “You’ve got to give me an easier question than that, doggone it.”

That’s true … the “top three” question is super hard for anyone. Who do you have as your top trio?

Jurors See Video Of XXXTentacion’s Death In Trial

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

The trial to convict the persons allegedly responsible for the death of Florida rapper XXXTentacion started this week. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, jurors got the first look at the fatal shooting that took the rising star’s life.

The footage was from the surveillance camera from outside a Broward County motorbike shop, CBS Miami reported and showed how on June 18, 2018, the men jumped out of their vehicle and ambushed the rapper.

Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, the deceased entertainer’s real name, was only 20 years old.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, on trial for his death are Michael Boatwright, 27, Dedrick Williams, 26, and Trayvon Newsome, 24. The men each face first-degree murder and robbery with firearm charges.

Another man, Robert Allen, 26, flipped and is cooperating with the prosecution. In August 2022, he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. 

Allen took the stand and he told everything, sharing what happened before, during and after the men shot the Empire Records artist.

He shared during the robbery, the violent thieves aimed to whomever … XXX was the first lick and with him they would take 50,000 in cash he had in his Louis Vuitton satchel.

“We had masks to rob people,” Allen said. According to Allen, Williams suggested they rent a car, and as they came to the shop to get the vehicle, they spotted the artist.

“Deidrick said it’s XXX,” Allen said.

In the video, the Dodge SUV blocked in the XXX’s BMW. Two of the men jumped out of the truck and went to up to the luxury car to rob XXX with a long-barrel rifle.

“I couldn’t see or hear what XXX was saying,” Allen said before naming Boatwright as the shooter— saying he shot the rapper three times. Those shots are said to have taken his life.

He said he never got out of the car because he peeped the cameras.

“I knew there was a good chance I would get caught,” he testified. “I did not want to get arrested.”

So, what happened to the money?

The three men that got out of the car all got $15,000. He didn’t. Because he wouldn’t get out of the car, they only gave him $5,000.

Also, he said they crashed the SUV shortly after the shooting and ditched the car, running in various directions knowing that they were responsible for killing one of their state’s emerging talents.

Illseed’s Quickies: QC’s P Lashes Out, Wack100 Comes for J. Prince For Cardi B

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

You may’ve seen this crazy headline:

Quality Control Acquired By Scooter Braun’s HYBE For Reported $300 Million 

The news came as a shocker! The guys from AllHipHop were just with P in Los Angeles. Not like he was about to tell a news outlet all this busy-ness, but it just seems interesting.

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Anyway. any time a Black person sells their business, they are called a “sell-out” and dismissed as a pariah to the community. Well, Q heard the chatter and decided to respond!

See what he said below:

I guess he cares what people think. If I made something like $300 million, I would not much care what people thought! Yall can kiss my a$$ and good night!

Moving along! J. Prince has successfully made Wack100 look sensible. As you know, Brother James has been going back and forth with Offset and Cardi B. Online, he basically said Offset needed his help from the streets. Both Cardi and Offset called “CAP” on the allegations.

So, what does Wack100 do? He backs up Offset’s account of things, saying that they had mad Bloods to protect their fellow Damu. You know, Cardi is a Bronx Blood. Here is what he had to say.

That n-gga lying. We covered for @iamcardib that weekend. She’s a Damu and we kept her straight. She had 100 with her all weekend. On top of her management team.… @jprincerespect your all #Cap WHY ARE YOU LETTING THE WORLD KNOW THIS MAN HAD A PROBLEM WITH YOU & YOU HEARD THIS IN THE STREETS!

And, well…who is lying?

Def Jam Signs Digital Avatar Group The Whales

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Def Jam Recordings was once the label home of Hip Hop legends like Beastie Boys, DMX, Jay-Z, and Method Man. The company has now signed a digital avatar group called The Whales.

The web3 entertainment studio WAGMI Beach partnered with Def Jam to create the virtual act. A full-length music body of work from The Whales will drop via The Catalina Whale Mixer.

“We’re living in a time where the line separating creator from consumer is being blurred. We’re excited to bring together mavericks from music, art, and technology to experiment and innovate while creating a music group unlike anything before it,” states Carlo Fox, The Whales co-creator. 

The Whales Project Will Be A Collaborative Effort

Producers, songwriters, and performers will collaborate with The Catalina Whale Mixer community for the upcoming project. WAGMI Beach’s Benjamin Willis and Joshua Andriano met with Def Jam’s DJ Mormile and Ryan Rodriguez about The Whales concept.

“We pitched the idea of a community-grown avatar group to DJ and he just got it,” says Benjamin Willis. He also adds, “To be working with Def Jam on releasing this one-of-a-kind music project is a dream come true.”  

Fellow WAGMI Beach co-founder Alec Lykken says, “At the core of all the NFT and web3 attention is a fundamental technology change that will alter how music and art is consumed by generations to come, and this is our initial dive into what we believe to be an incredible new wave for artists and fans alike.”

The Whales Join A Def Jam Roster That Includes Pusha T & More

Entertainment executives Benjamin Willis, Alec Lykken, Michael George, Carlo Fox, and Joshua Andriano founded WAGMI Beach. Additionally, Full stack engineer Casey Charlesworth and technology strategist Misha Mitsnefes helped establish the brand.

The current Def Jam Recordings roster also includes Pusha T, Big Sean, YG, 2 Chainz, Jhené Aiko, Jadakiss, Jeremih, Armani White, Coco Jones, Muni Long, and more acts. Music industry icons Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons launched the historic label in 1984.

2022 saw Def Jam release albums like 2 Chainz’s Dope Don’t Sell Itself, YG’s I Got Issues, and Pusha T’s It’s Almost Dry. The latter studio LP earned Pusha a Best Rap Album nomination at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

Nav Shares Video Of Lil Uzi Vert Falling Into A Pool

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Lil Uzi Vert has been having a memorable week. After attending the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, the Generation Now artist found out his “Just Wanna Rock” single broke into the Hot 100’s Top 10.

However, Lil Uzi Vert also went viral overnight thanks to a video posted by Canadian rapper/producer Nav. According to the Demons Protected by Angels album creator, Uzi took a tumble on Tuesday night.

“Caught Uzi slippin leaving my studio last night 😂,” tweeted Nav yesterday. The post included apparent surveillance footage of the Philadelphia native falling into an outdoor pool.

Nav’s clip collected more than 800,000 views on Twitter. Over 50,000 users liked the tweet. Several social media blogs reposted the video of Uzi attempting to jump from the side of the pool to a platform in the middle.

While Lil Uzi Vert had an awkward experience this week, the 27-year-old songwriter also took part in the star-studded “50 Years of Hip Hop” performance at the Grammy Awards. Uzi shared the stage with legends such as LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, and Missy Elliott.

“Just Wanna Rock” rose to No. 10 on the latest Billboard Hot 100 weekly rankings. The MCVertt and Synthetic-produced track became Lil Uzi Vert’s seventh Top 10 entry. He previously peaked at No. 1 as a guest feature on “Bad And Boujee” by Migos.

Naturi Naughton Reveals First Pregnancy With Husband Two Lewis

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Power actress Naturi Naughton and Xavier “Two” Lewis are expecting their first child together. The married couple publicly announced the pregnancy on Wednesday.

People magazine broke the news of the pending birth. This new baby will be Naturi Naughton’s second child. She already has a 5-year-old daughter, Zuri, from a previous relationship.

“I am looking forward to seeing this baby’s cute little face and how it will be the perfect blend between my husband and me,” stated Naughton. “My daughter is especially happy to be getting a younger sibling, so I’m excited to share this joy as a family.”

Naturi Naughton and Two Lewis apparently met through Naughton’s Power co-star Omari Hardwick. The original Power series ran for six seasons on Starz. Naughton and Hardwick played a married couple on the show.

Power Book II: Ghost began airing in 2020 with Naughton reviving her role as Tasha St. Patrick in the crime drama spinoff. She also starred as Lil Kim in the Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G” Wallace biopic Notorious.

“Legacy, Legacy, Legacy, Legacy. Black excellence baby, you gon’ let ’em see #BabyLewis COMING SOON! #spring2023. I’m ready to do this with you, wife @naturi4real. I can’t wait to see what we are having! Thank you,” wrote Two Lewis on Instagram.

Atlanta-area entrepreneur/entertainment manager Xavier “Two” Lewis married the former 3LW singer in 2022. Naughton wrote on her Instagram account at the time, “My Forever! ❤️ God I thank you!”

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Boosie Delivers A PSA About Tickets For Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Many members of the BeyHive fanbase are feening to go to Beyoncé’s upcoming Renaissance World Tour. Boosie Badazz wants the world to know he does not have the pull to secure tickets.

“Hold on. I’m tired of this s###,” said Boosie in a video posted to social media. “This [is] for family members, this [is] for everybody in my DMs, I do not know Beyoncé. I do not know Jay-Z.”

The 40-year-old Baton Rouge-bred rapper continued, “I cannot get you no Beyoncé tickets! Stop calling me, get out [of] my DMs. This [is] for everybody. I cannot get you no Beyoncé tickets.”

Boosie’s lighthearted public service announcement comes as fans of Queen Bey explored different methods to obtain seats to the show. Some devotees even set up GoFundMe campaigns.

Beyoncé will begin the Renaissance World Tour in Stockholm, Sweden on May 10. The trek will hit North America in July when the R&B megastar makes a stop in Toronto, Canada before traveling to Philadelphia.

The Renaissance World Tour supports Bey’s seventh studio album Renaissance. Released in July 2022, Renaissance hosts the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 singles “Break My Soul” and “Cuff It.”

Beyoncé took home four Grammy Awards at the 65th annual ceremony on Sunday. Renaissance won Best Dance/Electronic Album. The chart-topping “Break My Soul” won Best Dance/Electronic Recording.

The Recording Academy named “Cuff It” as the Best R&B Song. “Plastic Off the Sofa” won Best Traditional R&B Performance. Her four wins that night crowned Beyoncé as the winningest artist in Grammy history.

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U.K. Rapper Dave Demands Action After Black Girl, 15 Beaten In “Serious Racially Aggravated Assault” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Dave is calling for a school principal to be fired after a schoolgirl was viciously attacked in what police have described as a “serious racially aggravated assault” outside Thomas Knyvett College in Surrey, England, earlier this week. 

Police arrested four people in relation to the brutal incident, including two 11-year-old girls, after distressing footage of the violent attack surfaced online.  

The video shows the 15-year-old Black female victim being repeatedly punched and kicked by multiple people who also pulled her braids from her head. Onlookers can be heard shouting, “kick her in the face.”  

South London rapper Dave joined those critical of the staff seen in the video, calling for the principal and teacher to be fired for not doing enough to break up the incident.  

“So this principal RICHARD BEESON in Ashford’s Thomas Knyvett College is gonna stroll in and watch as that black child is ATTACKED by a mob and they think that can run? WE NEED HIM OUT OF THAT JOB ASAP,” Dave tweeted on Wednesday.  

“Don’t make this weird,” he added, tagging the school’s official Twitter account. “’Cause we will wait outside of your college grounds till every member of staff in this video is sacked. DO THE RIGHT THING BEFORE WE FORCE YOU TO.” 

Family Member Calls For Staff in Video To Be Fired

According to a report from U.K. outlet The Mirror, a relative of one of the victims said she told principal Richard Beeson “what hurt me the most” watching footage of the attack was “’when you walked into the shot. You strolled in and you even allowed one more punch.” 

The relative joined the demands for action during a demonstration outside the school Wednesday. “I want them to get rid of those teachers (in the video.” 

She told the outlet, “No one from the school brought her back to us,” following the incident. “We had to go to her and get her home. They let her go to a friend’s house and then from her friend’s house she used her friend’s phone to call us.” 

The female family member said the victim recalled a staff member laughing at her following the incident. “She said ‘nobody helped me, they were laughing at me. One of the teachers laughed at me with my braids on the floor’.” She stated the victim “had nine braids pulled from her head from the roots,” and is left with visible marks on her scalp.  

In a statement, Surrey Police revealed another 15-year-old was also a victim of the assault. One victim was treated in hospital, and both received specialist support from officers.  

Cops arrested four people on suspicion of attempted racially aggravated grievous bodily harm, including a 39-year-old woman, a 16-year-old girl, and two 11-year-old girls. 

The 39-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were also arrested on suspicion of child neglect and encouraging an offense to be committed. An additional sixth suspect, a 15-year-old girl, is wanted in connection with the incident. 

Principal Richard Beeson said in a statement: “We can assure you that we are taking all necessary steps to ensure this isolated incident is dealt with and that student safety is our paramount concern.”