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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.” 

DDG On Halle Bailey Breakup Rumors: Nobody Cheated On Nobody

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Have Darryl Dwayne “DDG” Granberry Jr. and Halle Bailey called it quits? Some of DDG’s recent social media activity had other internet users believing the celebrity couple split up.

DDG reportedly unfollowed Halle Bailey on Instagram and deleted pictures of them together from his page. Then, the Pontiac, Michigan native tweeted, “All these girls the same. 😭Ain’t no way.”

Those actions ignited rumors that Granberry and Bailey are no longer in a relationship. DDG threw more fuel on the speculation fire by posting even more cryptic tweets over the last twenty-four hours.

“The internet [is] so gullible 😂,” wrote DDG on Wednesday. Later that day, the YouTuber-turned-rapper added, “When you stop giving a f### can’t nothing hurt you.”

DDG returned to Twitter to post, “Nobody cheated on nobody [by the way]. Don’t take my tweets too [seriously].” After a tweeter suggested he was just fishing for retweets, the Epic recording artist leaned into the criticism.

“My life goal is to hit 2 million followers on Twitter 🙏🏽,” tweeted DDG in response. Another person claimed the amateur boxer was trolling to distract himself from a broken heart. Granberry replied, “Chill bro 💔.”

The “Moonwalking in Calabasas” performer ended the evening by tweeting, “N##### take life too [seriously]. We all gon die at some point anyway, let’s try to have fun while we here.”

Meanwhile, in the midst of the breakup gossip, DDG promoted the official music video for his “Delilah’s” single. Singer/actress Halle Bailey has the live-action The Little Mermaid film set to come out in May.

Pusha T Reveals An Ice-T Song Inspired His Rap Name  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Ice-T extended his respect to Pusha T and gave him his flowers after the Virginia native revealed the gangsta rap pioneer was the inspiration for his rap name.  

Behind every rapper, there’s a story of how they acquired their stage name. While some drew inspiration from favorite TV characters like Snoop Dogg, King Push’s moniker comes from a rap song. 

On Wednesday evening, the Law and Order: Special Victims Unit star took to Twitter to share a video of the Clipse member discussing the origins of his rap name.  

During an interview with Revolt, while backstage at the Grammy Awards last Sunday (Feb. 5), Pusha T revealed he named himself after Ice-T’s 1988 single, “I’m Your Pusher.” 

A chance meeting between the two rap icons meant Pusha T had the opportunity to personally tell Ice-T about the origins of his rap name. 

“I seen him standing outside of a hotel one day and I actually did tell him,” Pusha explained before adding that he also “gave him all his flowers. Right then and there, I had to.” 

Ice-T returned the love telling Pusha, he was a fan of his work. “And that was enough for me,” the It’s Almost Dry creator stated.  

Absolutely nothing but Respect to @PUSHA_T Love is love 👊🏽” Ice-T tweeted alongside the video. He also added high praise for Pusha, branding him “one of the Best to ever do it.. 💎” 

Check out the video below and watch the “I’m Your Pusher” visuals at the end of the page.  

Last week, it was announced that Ice-T is set to receive a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He receives the honor after more than three decades in the music business.

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

By: London JennnCategory: News

Quality Control has been acquired for a reported $300 million in the first major deal orchestrated by Scooter Braun since he took over as sole CEO of HYBE America last month. 

The company is the US division of South Korean entertainment giant HYBE which houses several labels and is home to a slew of K-pop acts, including BTS. 

Quality Control co-founders CEO Pierre “P” Thomas and COO Kevin “Coach K” Lee shared their excitement at the deal.  

“P and I are ecstatic about this partnership with Scooter and HYBE and are confident they can get us to our global ambitions we’ve had in our scope since the beginning of our company as nothing means more than our artists impacting world-wide,” Coach K stated.  

Pierre “P” Thomas added, “HYBE are perfect partners for Quality Control as we come together to take our story and work global. … Taking QC worldwide requires key partners like this who understand building something from the bottom and aiming sky high. It matters to us greatly their grasp of culture and acutely seeing what QC has built and the limitless path of where it can go. … The artists of QC are our focus and their best interests will be incredibly supported with this partnership.” 

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Scooter Braun Calls Quality Control Artists “The Voices of Culture”

Quality Control has churned out hits as the home to artists, including Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Baby, and City Girls.  

Scooter Braun said he is “so proud and honored to have Coach and P join Bang and myself as our partners. “QC is one of the most significant independent labels in the world, working with incredible artists who are, and remain to be, the voices of culture.” 

He recalled a discussion over 20 years ago with Coach K about “dreams and ambitions.” “We said: ‘If they let us in the game, we are never going to give it back’. Now, all these years later, we are joining forces to make these dreams a reality.  

Braun added, “It’s important to my team and me that P and Coach continue to have the freedom, and now our global resources, to continue to do what they do best; facilitate and nurture great art and culture.” 

Theo Major Drops Off Debut Visual + Single “SUPA”

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

There is nothing like seeing an artist mature before your very eyes and regain the spark for life which had been missing in previous incarnations. For the singer-songwriter, Theo Major, the darker moodier sentiments of his previous work have been replaced with the smooth R&B soulful vibes of his debut single and visual, “SUPA,” and the way he approaches life today.

The accompanying visual for “SUPA” sees Theo Major in a thoughtful, but positive mood, looking back on a failed relationship due to his inattention to his lady’s emotional needs. Backed up with Philly rapper Shawn Smith whose lyrical flow is beyond tight, the pair deliver on all fronts.  

“The theme of my single, ‘SUPA,’ was written from the perspective of the guy who was ‘dirty macking’ my college girlfriend while I was doing my own thing,” Theo Major says of the new single. “He would get her Starbucks everyday … among other things. He was applying pressure, while I was taking her for granted. Needless to say I lost her. Writing this song was kinda a way to flesh out those feelings.”

Directed by Ibrahim Golden and featuring the Hip Hop rhymes of Shawn Smith, this is not Theo’s first trip round the sun and his new direction reflects his changing approach to life. Acknowledging the legacy of his Philadelphia home and artists such as Teddy Pendergrass, Theo is also influenced by artists such as Andre 3000, T-Pain, Sade, Ryan Leslie, Childish Gambino, Kaytranda, Smino, Lucky Daye, and Channel Tres. Just like them, his music is intelligent and heartfelt and the video keeps pace with those themes.

The sound of the single and some of Theo’s upcoming music can be described as “genre-bending.” Edgy yet smooth. Always soulful, music that can make you dance and feel the sound. This release is the introduction of the fresh take on R&B/Soul that we’re going for. Introducing listeners to who Theo Major is– which is unconventional.

Upbeat, fun, and putting a smile on the dial, Theo is a star both in front of the camera and in the studio. With an upcoming EP titled ‘Pastel Soul’ and more releases in the pipeline, there is so much more to come from Theo Major. This is just the beginning as he steps into the major leagues.

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Rap Label, KOTROF15 Records Releases “Memories” Feat. Kasinova The Don and Makaveli’s Very Own, Young Noble

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music

Hip-hop has come a long way from its pioneering days, but in pursuit to become the top genre in music, it accomplished the title but lost the essence of what it was started to be. Filled with violence and immorality within most of its lyrics, KOTROF15 pronounced KOTROF one five set out to bring back the golden era of the rap game with his label, KOTROF15 Records. Already reaching global recognition, their songs hold depth and meaning as opposed to the norm of promiscuity and degrading stereotypes.

On February 14th, KOTROF15 Records is going to add another addition to its catalog of modern-day 90s hip-hop anthems. The song, “Memories” features Kasinova The Don and Young Noble of the legendary Tupac-founded group, The Outlawz. The track takes listeners back to times when lyrics and purpose mattered, inducing their minds into a romanticized track of melodies, bars, and substance.

Young Noble and Kasinova The Don act as the perfect duo to bring the track to life. Coming up in Newark, New Jersey, Antwan Garner aka Kasinova The Don moved to Atlanta, GA following his passion for hip-hop. Music is the rhythm of his soul, the medium through which his craft connects with listeners and impacts the world as his musical influence, Tupac.

KOTROF15’s KOTROF15 Records is rekindling the fires of hip-hop with a line-up of releases and collaborations that will stamp their name on the culture. With an album on the way, their single, “Memories” will hold fans over while they prepare upcoming masterpieces. “Memories” will be available on all audio streaming platforms along with visuals on all video streaming platforms at the arrival of Valentine’s Day.

Kasinova The Don Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/KasinovaTheDon

KOTROF15 Social Media is:

https://www.instagram.com/kotrof15_records_label/

Tiktok @kotrof15records

Cardi B & Wack 100 Deny J. Prince Helped Offset & Cardi With LA Gang Threats  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Cardi B and Wack 100 have joined the online back-and-forth between Offset and J. Prince after the Rap-A-Lot founder claimed he saved the rap couple from multiple beefs and confrontations. 

According to Cardi B, J. Prince is spinning “a bunch of fairy tales.”   

On Wednesday (Feb. 8), Prince took to Instagram with a video response to Offset. He claimed the Migos member asked for his help on numerous occasions.  

“Remember when you called up on me and I came to L.A. and met with you because you was nervous about your wife performing because she had those issues about using the word flue?” You forgot?” J. Prince said, referring to gang threats Cardi B received in 2018 over an Instagram caption.  

He also called Offset a “fake m########### and a “snake,” accusing the rapper of threatening him and his family.  

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Meanwhile, shortly after J. Prince shared his post, Cardi B took to social media with a cryptic tweet, seemingly addressing his claims. “BIG LIES,” she penned. However, Cardi made it clear who she accused of lying when somebody replied telling her Prince “Had to help YOU feel safe in LA.” 

“NEVER,” she clapped back. “Tell him to show receipts ….Only people that was there was Wack [100] and Big U ….why would he be call for anything involving crips? Whole bunch of fairy tales,” she penned in a since-deleted post.  

Cardi B Responds To J. Prince

Wack 100 then backed up Cardi B’s version of events, sharing her tweet on Instagram, also accusing J. Prince of lying.  

“@iamcardib TELLS NO LIES … @jprincerespect had nothing to do with that weekend or that issue, he wrote. “S### was different back then between me and the other individual. It was simple a round table a understanding he cleared the way on his side and myself & the #Bompton Homies cleared it on our side. On top of that without mentioning names her management team was my brother and @offsetyrn was with me long before he met the #Bozo.” He added the hashtag “stop lying” to end his post.  

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Wack 100 didn’t wait for Cardi B’s mention before weighing in on the beef, sharing his thoughts on Clubhouse earlier this week. He called out Mob Ties founder, accusing him of broadcasting street business following Prince’s recent remarks about Offset on the Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast.  

“Why are you publicizing it?” he questioned. “If you heard it in the streets, you supposed to keep it in the streets. You’re not supposed to go on no podcast and publicize it to 100 m##########’ million people that ‘Offset trippin’, he might wanna do something to us.’” 

Offset also chimed in, tweeting, “Street N#### turn [police emoji] never needed you for no smoke u da police all mouth with no proof just fairy tales [laughing emoji] let this be the last time we speak on this.” 

Upcoming Florida Artist “Pimptress” Is Shaking The Music Industry…

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Pimptress is an American artist coming from Clearwater, Florida who has gained a growing reputation as a singer, rapper, & songwriter. Pimptress has been working diligently on creating her own unique sound in R&B & Hip-Hop for many years. Pimptress has been writing her own music since the age of 13 and also grew up singing in her church choir as a young girl. By the age of 19-20, Pimptress started performing at some of the biggest nightclubs in the Tampa Bay area, from showcases to festivals, kids birthday party events, weddings and also opening for some of the biggest artists ever!

Pimptress is currently still performing and releasing music and has a huge catalog of timeless music. Her single “Stackin Up” gained over 7 Million views in just a short amount of time on Instagram. Most importantly she has been doing all this on her own independently! Along with several music videos on youtube & a catalog of music streaming on all platforms.

Pimptress has never given up on her dream. Pimptress also believes in giving back to her community and has done many charity events, and food drives etc. She says she will continue to give back to her community because it is truly important to her. Pimptress has traveled all over the world showcasing her talent in music and doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon!

Be sure to look out for her new clothing line “PrettyEntrepreneurz” launching real soon and always keep in mind “MyGrindontStop” also merchandise is now available! Pimptress also just recently released her new r&b EP “Pink Light Special” and has a lot more in store for 2023. 

Pimptress recently signed to Sony Records/Wealth Nation & her new single drops under Sony in March. Pimptress will also be performing at the Orlando Music Festival in 2023 opening for huge artists such as Fantasia, Babyface, Goodie Mob, Plies, JT Money & many more.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pimptress_

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@Pimptress

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Flo Rida Reveals Plans To Invest In Kid’s Charities With $82M Settlement  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Flo Rida has big plans for his $82 million lawsuit windfall and intends to make a difference by giving back to kid’s charities. 

The “Good Feeling” hitmaker already had an estimated net worth of $50 million before winning his lawsuit against energy drink company Celsius. During a recent interview, Flo Rida revealed the money is “nothing new for me,” but added he’s “excited” to ramp up his philanthropic efforts.  

He told TMZ about some of his plans to give back, especially to his Big Dreams For Kids charity and youth football league. 

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“Being out here in L.A., I actually brought some of the kids out here to L.A. with Snoop. Shout out to Snoop. Those are the things I’m excited about,” Flo Rida declared. “I get two-for-one traveling to the most beautiful places in the world. I’ll go and do shows, but I’ll stay there and enjoy myself. So now, it’s just like, think about generational wealth and how I can just continue to open doors for other people.”  

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Flo Rida acknowledged the impact he can have on the youth and is intent on helping kids achieve their dreams. 

“Just investing in the kids,” he continued. “That’s to infinity! When you invest in the future, you can’t even imagine what the future will be like because some of these kids that we’re working with – I’m pretty sure they’ll be doctors, they’ll be lawyers, basketball players, football, etc. Just like myself – when I was a kid, different professionals came to my projects fortunately and they just gave a word. Those words helped change my life and gave me hope, so that’s my investment: the kids.”  

Offset Accuses J Prince of Snitching and Lying: Cardi B Weighs In

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Offset and J. Prince have once again found themselves in a heated argument, this time over recent claims made by J. Prince that he saved Offset from numerous beefs and confrontations. 

The argument has now escalated to a public feud, with Offset taking to Instagram to respond to J. Prince’s allegations earlier today (February 8th), when the Rap-A-Lot Records founder had some harsh words for Offset, calling him a “fake m########### and a “snake.” 

J Prince claimed that Offset was threatening him and his family, but instead of calling to talk it out, the rapper was now trying to play the victim. He accused Offset of lying and said he didn’t have time for “weak s###.”

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J Prince also brought up past incidents, saying that Offset had gotten into a fight in Atlanta, called him for help when the Migos rapper was worried about a Cardi B performance in Los Angeles and wanted the OG to get involved in a beef with Sauce Walka. 

J Prince said, “I think you remember now,” implying that Offset was trying to hide the truth. J Prince concluded by saying that blood makes you kin, but loyalty makes you family, implying that Offset was not loyal to his Migos group members and relatives, Takeoff and Quavo.

Offset got wind of J Prince’s latest comments and accused the veteran of being a police informant. 

“Street N#### turn 👮🏾never needed you for no smoke u da police all mouth with no proof just fairy tales 😂 let this be the last time we speak on this,” Offset tweeted. 

Offset’s wife, Cardi B, backed up her hubby and added fuel to the fire, claiming that J. Prince is telling “big lies.”

Unfortunately, the situation continues to escalate, with both Offset and J. Prince showing no signs of backing down.

The issues between J Prince and Offset blew up after a recent appearance on the “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” podcast with Gillie and Wallo.

J. Prince claimed Offset wasn’t there for Takeoff when he was alive. J. Prince also warned Offset, saying, “Don’t ever put me in a position where I have to defend myself. That wouldn’t be healthy for you.”

However, Offset quickly responded to J. Prince’s claims with a video on Instagram. He said, “Y’all n##### speaking on my real brother, How dare one of y’all n##### even speak on me and Take relationship I don’t know you n##### from a can of paint. Ya’ll n##### don’t know how me and my brother rock.” 

Offset also accused J. Prince of acting on hearsay and not being an actual witness to their relationship.

Takeoff was shot and killed outside a Houston bowling alley in November 2022. The shooting has been linked to a suspect associated with J. Prince. 

Patrick Clark, a local DJ, was released after posting a $1 million bond following his December 1st arrest.

Shawty Lo Returns On Posthumous Track with ATak

By: Jake CratesCategory: Music

West Denver rapper ATAK links up with the King Of Bankhead aka ShawtyLo for a new single titled “Dope Boi.” Produced by Bobby Kritical this song brings to life the great artist that we all knew from Bankhead and who captured the hearts and minds of trap music fans across the globe.

Shawty Lo was one of the most promising young talents in the rap game. He rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his debut album, “Dey Know.” Prior to that he was a member of D4L with Fabo who released, “Laffy Taffy,” which became a major hit, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Shawty Lo continued to enjoy success in the following years with several more hit albums and singles. He was widely respected by his peers and fans alike for his lyrical prowess and creative flow.

He was born in Atlanta, Georgia and rose to prominence in the local hip hop scene. In 2008, he founded the record label D4L Records, which released his debut album Unleashed in 2009. Shawty Lo’s music was often characterized by its use of repetition and catchesphrase, as well as its Southern rap sound. 

His untimely death has been a great loss for the Hip-Hop community. He is still missed dearly.

Young Thug Must Wait Months For YSL RICO Trial To Proceed

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Young Thug’s RICO trial is stuck in neutral as jury selection proves to be a slow process.

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Judge Ural Glanville said jury selection will take months. The process began in early January.

A total of 613 people were in the original pool of jurors. A new group of 300 prospective jurors will be brought in on February 24. Another batch of 300 will be added on March 17.

Potential jurors summoned in late February and March must watch a reading of the indictment against Young Thug and his co-defendants. The jurors will also get an opportunity to be excused for hardship.

“Just for your basic juror math, if we examine five a day, that is four months,” Glanville noted. “If you examine a full panel a day, that’s about two and a half months.”

More than half of the 613 people summoned for jury duty were excused. Glanville aims to qualify 90 jurors ahead of Young Thug’s trial. The number will eventually get cut down to 12 jurors and six alternates.

Young Thug and 13 co-defendants are accused of violating Georgia’s RICO Act. Prosecutors claim YSL is a criminal street gang responsible for various crimes.

J. Prince Has to Stern Words For Offset

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

What are we doing now?

This is so confusing to me. I have to breathe in and out just to write these words. Offset and the Prince family have been going back and forth since the latter did an interview with Wallo and Gillie. In the interview, which some have criticized as unnecessary and incendiary (that means they threw gas on a fire for you slow MFers).

Since then, they have gone back and forth on IG and whatever phone they may have. Get this, they are talking into devices, but not on the phone like men. Anyway, I have no issue with either one, especially J. Prince. He’s the founder of Rap-A-Lot and a certified man of respect with Mob Ties.

Check out what happened below and don’t forget to swipe.

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What do you all think of this?! I have never heard J. Prince talk so much.

Florida Rapper Arrested For Killing Pregnant Woman Days After Double Murder Acquittal

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Rapper Ace NH faces charges for allegedly murdering a pregnant woman a few days after he was acquitted in a double homicide trial.

Tampa police arrested Ace NH, whose real name is Billy Adams, on Wednesday (February 8). He was charged with first-degree murder and killing of an unborn child by injury to the mother.

Authorities claim Adams, 25, killed Alana Sims, 22, on January 30. A jury found him not guilty of first-degree murder in a 2020 shooting on January 27.

“Mere days after he was acquitted of a separate crime, our homicide suspect did the unthinkable when he killed an innocent woman and her unborn child,” Tampa’s Interim Chief Lee Bercaw said. “I hope this arrest brings some closure to the victim’s family who is mourning the loss of two loved ones. We are working with the State Attorney’s Office to ensure the suspect is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

According to the Tampa Bay Times, Sims believed Adams was the father of her unborn child. She was five months pregnant.

“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.”

Adams previously faced murder charges for killing Trevon Albury and Daniel Thompson at a recording studio. Adams took the stand in his trial, testifying that he shot the men in self-defense. Jurors sided with Adams, allowing him to walk free in January.

Talib Kweli & Madlib Eschew Major Streaming Platforms For ‘Liberation 2’ Album

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Talib Kweli and Madlib won’t release their Liberation sequel on streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music.

Luminary, a subscription podcast network, announced it will be the exclusive home of Talib Kweli and Madlib’s Liberation 2 album. The collaborative project drops on March 6.

“This album was written, recorded and mixed over 10 years,” Talib Kweli said. “It’s expansive in concept but tight in its substance and approach. People today are taking stock of what is most important – family, health, wellness, love.”

He added, “The materialism and debauchery that is stereotypically associated with Hip-Hop has lost some of its luster. Madlib and I have been consistent in our messaging. Never has there been a better time for such honest, message-driven music that pays tribute to the sounds that came before us.”

Talib Kweli and Mos Def released their Black Star album No Fear of Time on Luminary in 2022. The Madlib-produced project remains exclusive to the platform, which offers monthly subscriptions for $4.99 and annual plans for $34.99.

“Our partnership with Luminary allows us to retain ownership, allowing us to create an exclusive experience for listeners,” Talib Kweli said. “I’m excited to be at the forefront of Luminary’s foray into the music space, and we have a chance to change the industry for the better with the release of this album.”

Listen to “After These Messages” from the upcoming Liberation 2 album below.

XXXTentacion Murder Trial: Accomplice Testifies Against Co-Defendants & Identifies Shooter

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Robert Allen, one of the four men accused in the fatal shooting of XXXTentacion, testified in the late rapper’s murder trial on Wednesday (February 8).

Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams and Trayvon Newsome are on trial for first-degree murder and robbery. Allen named Boatwright as the man who shot and killed XXXTentacion outside of a Florida dealership in June 2018.

Williams allegedly noticed XXXTentacion walking in RIVA Motorsports on the day the co-defendants planned to rob someone. Allen, who went inside the dealership, claimed he advised the men to not go through with the robbery. He feared they would get caught since RIVA had security cameras.

“I tell them I don’t think it’s a good idea because I was on camera,” he testified.

Allen said Boatwright and Newsome became reluctant to commit the robbery. Williams allegedly questioned if they were scared, which motivated them to proceed.

According to Allen, Boatwright and Newsome were the masked men seen in surveillance footage of the shooting. Allen identified Newsome as the man who grabbed XXXTentacion’s Louis Vuitton bag, which contained $50,000 in cash. Williams served as the getaway driver.

Allen detailed how the four men split up the money after discovering $50,000 in the bag. Allen received $5,000 while the rest each took $15,000.

Williams initially didn’t want to give any of the money to Allen. Boatwright argued Allen deserved a cut.

“You gotta give him something ‘cause he was there,” Boatwright allegedly said.

Allen pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and robbery in August 2022. His co-defendants face life in prison if convicted.

Yung Polo & Selfmade Tru – Livin’ Fast

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music

Yung Polo and Selfmade Tru are back at it again with a duo album “Trap Twinz II”. Starting the year off with smash records such as “School Buses” and “Livin’ Fast” which also has a music video that dropped the same day as the project. TN has been making a lot of noise lately and with this project, we can definitely see why! Go click play and see what all the hype is about.

Yung Polo & Selfmade Tru – Livin’ Fast

Click here to stream Trap Twinz II on your favorite platform! https://linktr.ee/traptwinz2

“Philly Philly Philly” By Jae Focus Featuring The Philly Sports Guy, Produced By Herb Middleton

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Music

Just before the NFC Championship game against the 49ers, lost in the moment, Christopher Bruce, a longtime fan, thought of Philadelphia and a few things that make the area great – cheesesteaks, pretzels, Italian water ice, and Philly’s oldest icon; The Liberty Bell – the one thing that rings out louder than anything else. 

Nothing says Philly More than the Liberty Bell. And… it’s cracked – we like it like that.

Bruce said, “The run the Birds have been on has been historic, and with the city and team embracing the motto ‘It’s A Philly Thing’ I was inspired to write a song that captured the spirit of Philadelphia and this team. When thinking on what Philly was all about and its identity, the line ‘Our Bell Might Be Cracked, But We Like It Like That’ just came to me, and we were off and running.”

“Seriously…what is more Philly than that?!?  It kind of says it all.”

Christopher Bruce, Owner of King Creative, took the idea to Herb Middleton and pushed the idea. The two came together and pulled Jae Focus and The Philly Sports Guy in to collaborate on the track. 

Herb Middleton, who also worked with Usher, Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, Nas, Will Smith, Total feat Biggie Smalls, Phylis Hyman, Glenn Jones, Kenny Latimore, All Nesby, Al Green, Melba Moore, and others, was just the right guy to bring the vision to life. 

“I think we embodied the spirit of the Philadelphia Eagles musically with this track and can’t wait for the fans to embrace it as their own.” ~ Herb Middleton 

Jae Focus brought just the right energy to the track gifting us with his flow and style. Focus was birthed into a legacy of musicality and lyricism; Jae found himself naturally inclined to create music and has been featured on BET, MTV & every major hip-hop blog, including allhiphop.com.

If you are a Philly Sports Fan, you know of and have seen The Philly Sports Guy at almost every major Philly Sports event over the past few years. This guy brings it every play of every game like no one before him. 

Interviews with the team are available on a limited basis (pre-game prep), to discuss the video, the inspirations behind the song, and how Philly fans, in spite of a semi-earned reputation, are the best in the world.

Jae Focus

Philly Sports Guy

Herb Middleon

King Creative