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Nas Emotional Tribute To Late Mother During MSG Concert: “She’s Here With Me Tonight” 

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Nas made sure to honor his mother during his sold-out King’s Disease Trilogy Show At Madison Square Garden at the weekend. The NYC icon choked up a little as he reflected on his mother’s hard work but joked that his street cred remains intact.  

“My mother worked across the street at that post office,” Nas announced to the audience as the band played in the background. 

“And she’s here with me tonight! I love you, Mom!” he declared, his voice hoarse, before adding, Got emotional in this s###! Don’t get it f##### up, I’m still a real n####! Aye, ma’, we did it! Every project n####, we made it!” Check out the moving clip below.  

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Nas lost his beloved mother in April 2002 following a three-year battle with cancer. The Grammy Award winner abandoned his concert mid-performance to be with his mother when he discovered she was losing her fight with the disease.  

“When she first told me she had been diagnosed, man I was floored. I was done,” Nas revealed During a Behind the Music VH1 TV special in 2012.

He continued, “I just saw her as the bravest person I had ever meet (sic) in my life… I was like, ‘This is not supposed to be happening… Why is this happening to her? Not this lady, this is the sweetest lady I’ve ever met in my life.'” 

He opened up about her final moments, adding, “I seen (sic) the tear come down her eye and I knew she was waiting for me to get there before she left. It was heavy. It took a lot of thinking on my part: ‘What happens now?'” 

Sir Will Delivers “By Any Means” (Produced By Drumma Boy)

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The single “By Any Means” by Sir Will is produced by Drumma Boy and features heavy bass undercurrents, intense beats, and thunderous vocals. Will’s relentless, tenacious persona is highlighted in the single, which discusses his unyielding grit and “by any means necessary” attitude.

Drumma Boy’s collaboration with Sir Will on “By Any Means” stands out among his collaborations with famous artists.

Drumma Boy admits, “It’s always dope working with new artists and taking them to the next level. I get a kick out of assisting people to make their dreams possible! Sir Will brings a new and fresh energy of real rap to the game complimented with great beat selection and delivery! ‘By Any Means’ is an example of determination to accomplish all the goals we set for ourselves. 💯🙏🏽”

The visuals for “By Any Means” follows Sir Will on an enticing saga through the streets of Atlanta to meet Drumma Boy at the recording studio. As Sir Will’s last single “Moment of Truth” reached over 180,000 streams on YouTube.

Missy Elliott & Timbaland Ready “To Press That Go Button” On New Music 

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Missy Elliott and Timbaland are teasing the return of one of the most creative duos in Hip-Hop history. 

The pair have returned to the studio more than 25 years after making magic on the Virgina native’s iconic debut Supa Dupa Fly in 1997.  

The first hint of the upcoming project came by way of a not-so-cryptic IG Story post on Sunday (Feb. 26). “It’s go time,” Missy Elliott wrote, while tagging Timbaland. She also shared a series of emojis to let fans know the hitmakers are about to make a movie and quite possibly leave earth.  

The super producer also put fans on notice with his own post a day later. “Watch👀👀👀,” he wrote alongside a screenshot of Missy’s IG Story. “Time for us to press that go button.” 

Timbaland also hyped the fans, announcing he and Missy Eliott are “[in] our bag like always,” before wishing his 3.9 million followers ‘Happy Monday!!!!” 

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As reported by AllHipHop.com, Missy Elliott recently reflected on her special partnership with Timbaland, who worked on the “Work It” hitmaker’s first five studio-albums.  

“My 1st album was stress free because I didn’t have any expectations. My label told me they would give me my own label if I did 1 album,” she shared in December. “So me & @timbaland completed this album in 2 weeks not knowing this would be the beginning of many more to come.”  

Her “hardest” and “least favourite” project to complete was her sophomore offering, Da Real World. The success of her debut meant Missy was “so hard” on herself, and it took “until years later” for her to realize the “MASTERPIECE” Da Real World is.  

“Each time we took a risk sonically,” Missy Elliott recalled of her partnership with Timbaland.  

The Fine Line Between Inspiration and Plagiarism in Hip-Hop Music

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Imitation is often considered flattery in any field. In the Hip-Hop field, it is often hard to distinguish imitation and plagiarism. Hip-hop composition is complex because it involves a variety of elements. Composers need to spend time and learn the rules of composition and plagiarism. 

Just like language, music has syntax, but it is not spoken but sung. Composers and audiences cannot ignore a person’s natural gifts. Nevertheless, the fundamentals of creating Hip-hop must be considered. When composers learn the rules, they focus on creativity and eliminate imitation. 

Original sounds are rarer in the Hip-hop world

Modern hip-hop blends the new and old. Composers often adapt pre-existing content and add a few lines of new content. They perfectly time when their audiences are ready to receive improved content. The lyrics often become a hit and are treated as new music. In 2020, Krishna Kaul, a rapper based in Delhi, launched a plagiarism case. He accused the Indian Premier League of plagiarizing his song “Dekh Kaun Aaya Wapas” lyrics. 

In 2022, a California court dismissed a music plagiarism case. Rapper Flame had accused singer Katy Perry of stealing his lyrics. Jay-Z had faced similar accusations, plus many other hip-hop composers. This shows how thin the line is between inspiration and plagiarism. Today, composers seek to create simpler lyrics to increase a song’s success rate. Research shows very few composers create original lyrics today. The line is becoming thinner daily. 

Creativity in the music industry is dwindling as time passes by. Today, there are more court battles involving copyright issues. A lot of singers and composers accuse others of plagiarism. Music writers must stick to originality. However, it is not enough to follow inspiration only. It is easy to copy another composer’s lyrics unintentionally. To be safer, use the plagiarism checker with percentage on FixGerald. If there is no plagiarism in your composition, it shows it is 100% unique. If there is, it shows the percentage of content that has been plagiarized. 

The thin line between inspiration and plagiarism

Hip-hop composers mostly write about their real-life experiences. Unfortunately, many other artists have gone through the same experiences. Each goes through similar experiences at different times. It is not surprising to see composers who wrote ten years apart have similar lyrics. 

In law, composers have a right to defend their originality. Lawyers have a right to defend their clients whose content rights have been breached. This is the point where challenges arise. Both writers claim originality, but the way to prove it is harder. 

Often, the writer who wrote the lyrics first wins the case. The hip-hop culture is evolving fast. The current generation is engaged in reproductions and imitation. At the societal level, reproduction is widely accepted and is the norm. In law, it is plagiarism and is not acceptable. 

It cannot be denied that there is a thin line between stealing and inspiration. The lyrics may seem similar, but they might not be coincidental. Both artists wrote about their personal stories, yet they lived many years apart. Determining who holds the rights is harder, even in law. 

Why it is important to find a balance between inspiration and plagiarism in hip-hop

Plagiarism in hip-hop means closely imitating another artist’s music. The imitation can be in terms of sampling or musical ideas. Music copyright laws give a further definition. It says plagiarism includes inspiration, sampling, and pilferage. What makes hip-hop unique are the beats, poetry/spoken word, and rap. 

In the 1980s, sampling became common in hip-hop’s inception phase. Young artists would sample lyrics but omit instruments. As they grew up, they became experienced rappers but continued with sampling. The problems found deep roots in modern society. No matter how deep the roots are, there is still space for inspiration. Composers need to begin research, practice writing and stay original. 

They need to understand the seriousness of plagiarism and avoid it. Society cannot deny that the line is thin. However, the law follows a different course. Composers might find themselves on the receiving end, and they suffer long-term repercussions. The important thing is to find a balance between inspiration and plagiarism. When they do, hip-hop composers will not find themselves being challenged in court.

Conclusion

Hip-hop composition involves elements such as poetry, beats, and rapping. In its inception in the 1980s, originality was highly regarded. Sampling quickly took root, which led to massive plagiarism cases. Today, there is a thin line between inspiration and plagiarism in hip-hop. Composers need to keep a balance between the two and create original hip-hop. 

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Hottest Artists To Watch in 2023

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The year has just gotten started and the wave of new music has as well. Our favorite streaming services have presented listeners an impressive list of new artists on the rise, otherwise labeled the “new generation” of music. Entertainment industry leaders have collaborated and discovered a list of artists to be recognized. In alphabetical order, here are must-listen-to musicians along with their latest releases. Make sure you add these new songs to your playlists and keep an eye on these artists in 2023! Read more on Loading Mag and Lyric Select.

Being Frank – Rising artist Being Frank just released a new album titled “In God We Trust Five”. His new album talks about the deeper depths of active addiction and recovery. Make sure you check it out now and follow him on social media for his new music. | IG: @BeingFrank86 

Cadillac Rah – Brooklyn raised Cadillac Rah drops a hot new single “What She Wants” ft. Diop’s Chord. These two artists came up with the concept of the song based off of past relationships. Incorporating their pain into vocals and instruments, helped allow their audience to connect to the song. The concept of the song talks about the struggle of trying to maintain a relationship with a person that you’re involved with. | IG: @CadillacRah_

Ciz Ho – Ciz Ho just dropped a hot new single titled “The Ghetto”. His new release is inspired by the daily things going on in the world. He calls it the “fun side of the ghetto”. Make sure you check it out now along with his live performance for “Hotel”. | IG: @CizHoMania

C-Sharp – Coming out of the 714, knocking up the chart and putting dents in the music scene is C-sharp. He’s been banging new sounds, hooks and lyrics that catch your attention. Hailing from Orange County, CA, C-Sharp is known for his hit single “No Games” ft. The Game”. Now he’s back with his new alias Yowdergod and hit single “Cocaine Bear”. | IG: @CSharp714

Czo Da Monsta – Czo Da Monsta aka Poloboizo is a rising artist from NC. After his teenage years of playing football, he became focused on his music. Czo says, “Music became my peace of mind especially when my big brother was away. I would sit around just freestyling about any and everything for hours”. He gives all thanks to God and his father, who inspired him to be the best he can for his family. Check out his new video “She Bad”. | IG: @CzoMonsta

D1C3 – New York based artist D1C3 just released a hot new album titled “Thirteen”. His new project was released on his birthday, January 13th, which is also the day his son was born. D1C3’s new album is actually a re-mastered compilation of various songs from his previous albums as well as several new records. Check it out now! | IG: @D1C3official

Dan Molloy – Daniel Malloy, better known by his stage name Dan Molloy, is an American hip hop recording artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Dan Molloy decided to pursue music after getting expelled from the ivy league and landing in the # 1 party school. | IG: @SirrFecal

Era$mo G – Rising artist Era$mo G just dropped a hot new single titled “Count Up” ft. Brick Wolfpack (P.R.E). This is one of the hottest joints of 2023! Make sure you check it out now and follow him on IG for his latest releases. Era$mo G is up next! | IG: @ErasmoG254

Frandie – Brooklyn born with Dominican roots, songwriter/rapper/producer Frandie reveals his wide scope of musical influences through his art. Emotionally transparent and sonically expressive, the self-taught musician effortlessly blends storytelling and smooth hip-hop rhythms with sounds not commonly found in the genre, while masterfully transitioning between English and Spanish lyrics. In his latest single “Dreams”, Frandie explores what his subconscious is repeatedly trying to tell him about the pursuit of his goals. Accompanied by a stunning visual, Frandie takes listeners on a journey to break down the roadblocks presented to him, realizing along the way that sometimes, we are our own worst enemy. | IG: @Frandie_

GetMoney Dro – GetMoney Dro is back with another hit! The talented Philly artist just released “True 2 Da Game” ft. Rick Ross. He is signed to BC Records and has worked with Jadakiss, Fat Joe, Murda Mook and more. He’s also performed with Meek Mill, Lil Durk, Sim Santana and many others. We expect big things from him in 2023! | IG: @GetMoneyDro215

Grainz North – Grainz and Rowdy Rebel dropped the visual for “Different Language”. It’s a Toronto and New York city link up. Check out this dope joint now! | IG: @GrainzNorth

G Smith – Rising artist G Smith just dropped a hot new single titled “Customs” ft. Dame Mac. Make sure you check it out now and follow him on IG for his latest releases. | IG: @GSmithS

IamSnap – Rockabye is a hard hitting track by Australian Billboard charting rapper IamSnap. This song is about being at the end of your rope, pushing so hard with all odds against you, then coming to a point of exhaustion and feeling the urge to end it all. | IG: @IamSnapMusic

Killa Caine – Killa Caine is back with the final installment to his meal plan series “The To-Go Box”. This project has both a down South and Midwest bet selection with different flows. North Carolina camp DJ’s also stepped in bringing DJ Gxxdmuzic for that fire sound. Make sure you check out the South’s hottest tape of the first quarter out now! | IG: @Official_Killa60Caine

Mary K – Mary K and Sweet Maria is an internationally renowned singer and songwriter. The multi-talented artist has performed around the world and received numerous awards for her achievements including the Best International Award at the African Entertainment Awards and best artist in Toronto at the Kilimandjaro Awards, amongst others. Mary K has also headlined at several music festivals including Afrofest, where she was one of the mainstream artists. Check out her latest release “Mr. Criminal” out now. | IG: @MaryKWorld

MAVE – MAVE is an emerging r&b/hip-hop artist, singer, producer, and songwriter from Virginia and raised in North Carolina. The talented musician is poised to make waves in the scene with his unparalleled sound and style. Through his emotion-filled vocal performances, MAVE radiates raw emotion through explosive instrumentation. Cat 5 is a high-energy hip-hop song with a rage-style flow that will have you nodding your head along to the beat. The song opens with siren riffs that sound like it should be in an 80s action movie. Lupe meets Beastie Boys over deep pocket drums by Weatherman Dan. The rest is history! | IG: @Mave910

Neutron The God – Neutron The God is an American musician from Illinois. Perhaps best known originally for his blue and green hair, musical versatility, sharp lyrics, and animated flow. Check out his hit single “Work Your Body” ft. Will Peters. | IG: @NeutronTheGod

PacSlim – Dem doors has opened dat dey can’t close, so I walk through. Elks Lodge Winter Capital #427 p.s.p my rites of passage. Getting to know me is not the problem…Managing to know me is the factor…Raised by an EasternStar 01 “your perception is what it’s gone be” 6yf NOLA Tk6 (aka PacSlim) 3rd album SweetShop as an independent artist working his craft with an 18 single roll out & surprising bonus; key lime cookies stay calling. | IG: @Tk6yf_15

Preis Buck – Preis Buck returns with a new single titled “Own 2”. His release is about a man battling through adversity, sticking to his guts, grinding and getting it on his own, a man taking a risk to get it until he becomes self-made. Check out this dope joint now! | IG: @Preis_Buck 

Renzo D – Renzo D is back with his 6th smash single “Don’t Worry” off his Bumblebee Tuna project. The talented artist continues to make a name for himself after being discovered by hip hop legends Fat Joe and Jadakiss. We expect big things for him in 2023! | IG: @RenzodDon

Shaun Solo – “On Everything” is Shaun Solo’s latest release. The artist describes his new single as “the sincerity behind every emotion in my outlet of expression from the frustration, irritation, disappointment, triumph and passion behind what goes into my music and life experiences. The only difference is it’s all combined into one track versus me having a specific track for a specific experience. This time I’m going to do it like my last time and I’m coming for everything I deserve and I put that on everything”. Check it out now! | IG: @ShaunSolo_

Sun Down Charlie – Sun Down Charlie is back feeling like a “Boss”. The Bay’s finest @hidef_official and Lagos soultry sound @new_maryjane make sure to Boss up your game with another classic. Start to finish it’s a vibe that will keep you locked in on getting to the bag. Production from Lagos native @vikwyn_vikii Another hit! | IG: @SunDownCharlieMusic

$windlaaa – $windlaaa’s flow and a deep sense of melody have helped the young rapper position himself as a rising star. He begins black history month with back-to-back releases. His “On The Radar’‘ Live Performance shows how he can String together braggadocious bars and unfazed flexes with his unshakably elastic flow. He then surprises his fans with a second release, “Top Slutty”. The beat is built around the bouncy piano rolls, and $windlaaa exudes easy confidence and is packed with off-beat wordplay. | IG: @Swindlaaa

Terrell Fure’ – American Dancehall/Reggae artist Terrel Fure’ just released a hot new single titled “Best Friends”. The rising artist showcases his latest and versatility in his latest release. Make sure you check it out now and follow him on IG for his new music. | IG: @TerrellFure 
Young Miller – The music industry is about to shake things up in a major way with highly-anticipated new projects from Young Miller on the horizon. Entertainment flows through the veins of his family’s success and notoriety, and Young Miller is ready to step up to the plate and take the reins. Young Miller has often said he owes his music career to his relative Master P. We expect big things from this talented superstar in 2023! | IG: @YoungMillerDmg

Whitenoise Raps With A Golden Age  Hip Hop Style

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Whitenoise is the alias for James Joseph Dickens II from Toledo, Ohio. For the last seven years, James has dedicated this time to establishing his brand. Finally, after a long-awaited legal battle, He trademarked his own artist name without the help of a lawyer and now his mark is set to be completely registered in late February 2023.

Whitenoise is the owner of the most nostalgic record label company in his hometown, Glass City Records. He has helped countless artists with their music business by showing them how to establish their online presence, making Whitenoise the most prominent Hip Hop artist locally in Toledo. Whitenoise emerged from the SoundCloud rap era but was able to maintain a golden age of hip-hop style throughout this period.

Giving us metaphoric punchlines and a 90s hip-hop vibe with his music, trying to veer audiences away from the mumble rap scene. James takes pride in doing his own cover artwork and logo designs. He goes so far in depth about designing his own image that he even created his own website. One conversation with him and you will be questioning why this artist hasn’t blown up yet. Whitenoise has struggled over the years to get his music discovered because the name 

White Noise is widely used across the world for different purposes. James was asked what success meant for him. His response was “I can’t compete with both views or plays. These major labels buy their own artists’ music to push them on the charts. For an independent artist like me. All I can do is be the best version of myself and hopefully, at the end of it all they can search up my name and listen to my music when I’m gone.”

He is a truly unique artist with a set of skills that could ultimately lead him to make it on his own. To establish his brand, James had to contact each individual music company to correct his music pages, used his trademark to gain the username @whitenoise on every major platform, and made himself notable enough to be verified on social media. To see an artist do this on their own without a major label is nothing less than impressive. His career has just started and there will be more to come from the American rapper Whitenoise.

Dante Tweaks Inks New Distribution Deal With EMPIRE

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Connecticut-based rapper Dante Tweaks is making waves in the industry with his unique blend of up-tempo trap beats and hard-hitting lyrics. He has just announced that he has signed a new distribution deal with EMPIRE, a major label in the music industry. This is a big deal for Tweaks, who has been working hard to make a name for himself in the music world.

One of the things that makes this new deal so exciting is that Tweaks’ latest release, “Why Can’t I Fall In love?” was crafted entirely in his own recording studio, Howell Records Studios, in Downtown New Britain, CT. This shows that you don’t need to be in a big, fancy recording studio to create great music. All you need is talent, dedication, and some know-how.

Speaking of know-how, Tweaks has been working closely with his producer, Ayo. Sev, to ensure his latest single is his best work yet. With careful attention paid to every detail, from the beats to the lyrics to the overall vibe of the album, Tweaks and Sev have created a masterpiece that will appeal to fans of all kinds of music.

Of course, it takes more than just great music to make it in the music industry – you also need to get your music out there and in front of as many people as possible. That’s where the distribution deal with EMPIRE comes in. As one of the industry’s biggest and most influential labels, EMPIRE has the resources and connections needed to help Tweaks reach a wider audience than ever before.

This is especially important for Tweaks, who has worked hard to establish himself in the Connecticut music scene. While the music scene in the state is just starting to boom, Tweaks has already made a name for himself with notable performances and collaborations, including a recent single release with famous influencer SPIDERCUZ called “MADOFF”. This kind of buzz and momentum caught EMPIRE’s attention, which is what will help Tweaks take his career to the next level.

One of the things that Tweaks is most proud of is that he owns his own recording studio, which takes clients from all over Connecticut. This shows how dedicated he is to his craft and how committed he is to helping other artists achieve their dreams. Tweaks know that the music industry is a business and approaches it with full intentions and heart. However, he never gives up, always stays true to himself, and has found a team that he can lock in with to achieve his goals.

That team includes not just his producer but also his fans and supporters, who have been with him every step of the way. They helped him get to where he is today, and he knows he wouldn’t be there without them. That’s why he’s so excited about this new distribution deal with EMPIRE: it’s a chance for him to reach even more people with his music and to share his message of love, hope, and resilience with the world. So for now, fans can look forward to the release of Tweaks’ new single, Why Can’t I Fall In Love?, which drops on February 25th.

Latto Claps Back At Haters After Celebrating “Lottery” Debuting At No. 83 On Chart 

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Latto found herself defending her celebrations after she was trolled for marking the success of her new pop single, “Lottery.” 

The “Big Energy” hitmaker took to Twitter on Monday (Feb. 27) to share her success with her fans after “Lottery” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 83. Her collaborator Congolese-Canadian singer/songwriter LU KALA also joined the celebrations. “This is my 1st time ever charting, I’m crying rn🥹😭🙏🏾🧡 Wow!” she penned.  

Latto – Lottery Ft. LU KALA

However, not everybody was pleased for the duo, with some dragging Latto for her chart position.  

“You’re 83# and you’re celebrating. Girl you’re really ridiculous,” one person tweeted before deleting. “In your place I won’t do that and you dare to say you’re a flourishing rapper.” 

However, Latto caught the tweet before the user took it down and clapped back.  

“You’re not in my place & never will be b##### leave De-Lu Lu land!” she replied. “Bunch of could nevers tryna make me not proud PLEASE lemme see u do it den s###! U sitting on ur dreams I’m living mine! Beat it!” 

Another individual tried to call Latto out, tweeting, “Your first entry in a year.” Latto again replied, answering with, “Your first — NVM [nevermind].” 

Latto then shared a message for anybody else with something to say, posting the Hip-Hop Harry “Who’s next?” gif.  

During a recent interview, Latto addressed her online beef with Nicki Minaj. The two rappers went back and forth last year, exchanging insults over tweets with Latto exposing private messages.  

“It’s difficult navigating through situations like that because there’s a disconnect. I will look at myself as a fan of someone and they will view [me] in a whole different light,” Latto explained to Billboard. “It’s disappointing. You just got to take it to the chin and keep pushing.” 

Moneybagg Yo Shuts Down Claims He Was Caught Cheating In Explicit Photo

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Moneybagg Yo denied cheating on Ari Fletcher after rumors spread on Monday (February 27).

Various social media users claimed an Instagram Stories photo showed him having sex with another woman. Moneybagg Yo insisted it wasn’t him in the picture.

“Mane stop mentioning me in this picture of somebody getting f##### y’all ppl [weird] bra my whole body tatted s### not me!” he wrote on Twitter.

He added, “People be Slow internet dry y’all need some attention. U lame ass n##### be ready for me to f### up.”

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Moneybagg Yo has been in a relationship with Fletcher for several years. Fletcher revealed she suffered a miscarriage in 2022.

“Unfortunately, I had a miscarriage,” she said in a YouTube video. “God said not right now. Probably in the future.”

Moneybagg Yo is preparing to release another project in his Heartless series. He hasn’t dropped an album since A Gangsta’s Pain in 2021.

A Gangsta’s Pain was his first album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Earlier this year, Moneybagg Yo teamed up with his CMG labelmate GloRilla for a song titled “On Wat U On.”

Watch the music video below.

Did Nas & Kelis’s Kid Nearly Die In A Snowstorm?

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The United States was slammed with severe weather over the weekend. Snow, ice and cold temperatures even hit parts of Los Angeles, unprecedented conditions for The Golden State. It was so bad, in fact, Kelis and her children apparently almost didn’t live to see another day. As they drove through the blizzard, the state’s first since 1989, Kelis’s plans to snowboard at Big Bear were thwarted when her truck got stuck in the snow. In an Instagram video she shared on Sunday (February 26), you can see her vehicle hanging off what looks like a cliff.

“Praise God the tow truck actually made it,” she said. “We’ve been outside for awhile. I’m wearing layers to keep warm … ridiculous … rescue fashion. I’ve got my light on, thank God, because it’s pitch black out here. Silver boots [for] a little reflective action. Things could be worse.”

She explained in the caption, “My plan was to take the kids to the snow, but we almost fell off a cliff! So make the best of what ya got n always be prepared lol #bigbear #blizzard #snowstorm #rescue #fashion #grateful”

Kelis didn’t confirm which one of her three children were in the car. But her son Knight, who she shares with Nas, is 13 and is more than likely the only one willing to hit the slopes. Shepard, her son with the late Mike Mora, is seven while her youngest, a girl, is two.

As Kelis said, it could’ve been worse. At least she’s standing. Someone crushed the slopes at Arapahoe Basin in Colorado on Saturday (February 25) only to slip and fall on the ice in front of their house. Now they can’t walk. Go figure.

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Boosie Rages Over Birdman’s Brother Terrance Williams: “A Certified Rat”

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Boosie Badazz berated Birdman’s half-brother Terrance “Gangsta” Williams in a series of Twitter posts on Monday (February 27).

Williams faced Boosie’s wrath after commenting on the rapper’s hardline stance on snitching. Boosie ridiculed Williams, who tried to suggest the outspoken artist was a hypocrite.

“YOU A PONK N A CERTIFIED RAT,” he wrote. “YOU WAS N YAZOO GETTING F##### N F###### N#####! LOOK AT YOU ON THIS PIC. BOY YOU B####! U MAKE NEW ORLEANS LOOK BAD LOL.”

He added, “NEW ORLEANS SHOULD BAN THIS DUDE! THIS IS THE WORST KINDA N####! HE A RAT, A FAMILY SNAKE, N A HOMOSEXUAL PLAYIN GANGSTER! WHAT GO ON N THE PEN DONT STAY N THE PEN NO MO CLOWN LOL.”

Williams served more than 20 years in prison but was freed from a life sentence in 2022. Boosie previously criticized Williams for cooperating with the feds in a 2022 interview.

The Baton Rouge native’s gripe with Williams resurfaced this month when Birdman’s half-brother started discussing T.I. and Boosie’s issues. One of Williams’ Instagram posts sparked Monday’s rant.

“DEZ CLOWNS A TRY ANYTHING TO BE BOOSIE!” Boosie wrote. “FAKE GANGSTA TELL THE WORLD HOW U WAS F###### PUNKS N YAZOO CITY N SETTING CEOS UP‼️r HOW U SET UP THEM CRIP N##### OUT NEW YORK UP U WEAR WIRES CLOWN.”

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50 Cent Sells Bottle Of Champagne For Astounding Price

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A company bought a single bottle of 50 Cent’s award-winning champagne for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

50 Cent’s Le Chemin du Roi Brut Champagne AOC sold for $325,000 at a Houston Rodeo auction on Sunday (February 26). J. Alan Kent Development paid a hefty price for the champagne, which was the Grand Champion of the 2023 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition.

The $325,000 bid set a new record at the auction. 50 Cent’s champagne won a competition featuring 3,071 entries from 18 countries.

50 Cent also spent money at the auction, purchasing the 2023 Reserve Grand Champion winner. The G-Unit rapper paid $165,000 for the Bernhardt Winery Antiquity Chardonnay Reserve, Danube Plain, 2020.

Earlier this month, 50 Cent celebrated his win at the Houston Rodeo’s wine competition. He posted footage from the event on Instagram, including a portion of his acceptance speech.

“What they say about the rodeo … is that you have to treat the janitor like you treat the senator because everybody is somebody around here,” he said. “It is exciting. I am in the right circle. These are the right people for me to engage with to continue to be great and do big things in Houston.”

Watch the video below.

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Was Maino In On The Choking Prank?

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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Let’s keep it a buck. Maino is one of the most feared guys in Hip-Hop. He has mellowed out quite a bit in the last few years, really transcending the street persona that he came in the game with. But you know like I know he’s not someone you really want to play with. 

Today, we saw a viral clip had Buba100x interviewing him, and he was quickly reminded of all the things I just said. But there’s a little spin on all of this. Maino recently did an interview with Angela Yee, and the Brooklyn rapper says that he was in on the prank. this is an unexpected turn off events because that is something nobody really felt after looking at the video.

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In the video, we see that the YouTuber ask a question that turns Maino off, and he quickly hems him up and allegedly chokes him. Maino says he was in on the gag from the very beginning and it did what he was supposed to do. I am not so sure…he as in on the goal of that prank. But I do believe that they really had to make it into “something” just a little more fun in order for it to not turn into something legal or bad. So, I’m thinking they had to flip it.

You can even see with Angela Yee that she’s not quite sure that it is really a prank that Maino knew about. But she goes with it in this interview that you should check out below.

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Mehgan James Talks Dating, Plastic Surgery, Reality TV & More

By: Shirley Ju Updated Category: Breeding Ground
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Mehgan James is a whole vibe, and her energy is effortlessly contagious. Any room she walks in, she demands attention… and if you follow her on Twitter, you’re probably in for a good laugh.

You may recognize the Texas native for her standout role on Bad Girls Club, most known for her physical altercations (most of the time, she won). Shortly after, she moved to Los Angeles for Basketball Wives, where she dated NBA player Kendrick Brown.

But James is far more than just what you see on reality television. She’s a model, recording artist, and even launched her own podcast called The Hollywood Group Chat. The podcast features the who’s who in entertainment, with the tagline: Breaking News and Spilling Tea!

On the 48th episode of Shirley’s Temple, I sat with Mehgan James to discuss her type, plastic surgery, dating Kendrick Brown, and more!

AllHipHop: Let’s talk boys. I know your type is tall, dark, handsome, and rich. 

Mehgan James: Yeah, but I changed that. It’s just rich. You could be short, fat, ugly. But as long as you’re rich, I could work with you. Because when you got money, you could fix s###. Do you see that thing trending with that guy that got plastic surgery?

AllHipHop: Bandman Kevo?

Mehgan James: I feel like every guy wants to be a bad b#### these days. You gotta leave something for the girls.

AllHipHop: Someone said a lot of guys do this, they just don’t say it.

Mehgan James: I think he’s telling the truth. Allegedly Drake got it. Who knows? I’m a firm believer: if you have something about yourself that you don’t like and you have the money to fix it, fix it. That’s why you got money. Because it’s some people who don’t really be ugly, they just be broke. 

Once you get money, you could glo up. There’s no reason for anybody with money to be ugly these days. There’s too many things you can change. You could buy new teeth, new t######, new hair. A new hairline. There’s no reason to be ugly.

AllHipHop: I know you got your boobs done at 18.

Mehgan James: Yeah, right out of high school.

AllHipHop: It wasn’t traumatizing at all?

Mehgan James: No, I will go on the table right now. I don’t care. I will literally go lay on the table. I’m not about to be walking around here looking old and ugly when I got money to fix it. But I was 18, I worked at H######.

AllHipHop: Did your tips go up?

Mehgan James: They did. I wasn’t making as much money as I wanted to make, and I saw that all the other girls were getting their boobs and making money. I was like, I’m next. I was getting a little extra money from my regulars, my little white men that would come sit at my tables. “Hey Mehgan, hi.” “I really want my boobs done because I feel so insecure.” I’d always tell all my customers that I was trying to get my boobs done, and they’d tip me more.

AllHipHop: Did you come back with boobs done? 

Mehgan James: I did, it was the easiest surgery I ever got. I literally got my boobs done on a Monday, I was back at work on a Thursday. But I’ve had my boobs done 3 times. The last time I got my boobs done, I got them done and went to a birthday party after.

AllHipHop: How are you not in pain? Because they cut you open.

Mehgan James: Well, the first time is the most pain because they cut the pockets in your muscles.

AllHipHop: What size were you before?

Mehgan James: I was a DDD, maybe DD. But I wish I had no t###### now. I got a reduction. It’s a fad. Just how Lil Baby said that BBLs are going out of style and skinny girls are back in, you might have a chance sis. [laughs]

Seriously, it’s a fad. I didn’t like my big boobs anymore because when you’re heavier on the top, you look fat. I just didn’t like it anymore. I didn’t like the look, so I changed it 3 times. I’m happy now though. Everything’s good.

AllHipHop: Shirley’s Temple has a focus on mental health. Some girls, when they get their boobs done, it affects their mental health. 

Mehgan James: I’m already crazy, so I think I’ve been that. I don’t think it affected me more. Somebody told me I had body dysmorphia, and I might, but I don’t care. I don’t give a f###. I don’t really do things for other people, it’s whatever makes me happy. If I feel like there’s something wrong with myself, I’m going to fix it and I’m going to continue to fix it until I’m 80. Hopefully by the time that I’m old, they have figured out a way to keep people young forever.

AllHipHop: I’m scared of getting old too. 

Mehgan James: Me too. We should go vegan together, those vegan people be looking young. They don’t eat dairy, nothing. Like why?

AllHipHop: How was your BBL experience?

Mehgan James: I never got a BBL, I got shots. I got ass shots. I got lipo and I got ass shots. I don’t have a BBL. You basically lay on a table in a deep, dark dungeon, with a black market doctor that inserts a solution into a needle. You lay on the table, then they pump it into your buttock. You’re fully awake, and you get up off the table with a new ass with no recovery. It goes from flat to that [widens hands] in 5 seconds.

AllHipHop: Why aren’t people getting that more?

Mehgan James: Because it’s illegal and some people die. Ass shots in America are not legal. The stuff that shoot into your lips, that’s a legal solution. But the stuff that’s injected has not been FDA approved to go into your buttocks, so people go to other countries and get it. You can go to Mexico, London, Colombia, wherever. But people do it here on the low low.

AllHipHop: What made you get that over the BBL?

Mehgan James: Because they said after BBL, you feel like you got hit by a car. I’m very impatient. I wanted my ass right then and there, and I didn’t want to do the recovery. I got on the table and I prayed first. That’s all you can do these days.

AllHipHop: Yeah, but what if you don’t believe in God?

Mehgan James: If you don’t believe in God, then you have to believe in the power of positivity. You get on the table and say: I’m going to be alive after this. Mantra: I’m okay. 

AllHipHop: You probably take pain well.

Mehgan James: I actually don’t, but I was determined to get an ass that day and I got it.

AllHipHop: What did you do that day?

Mehgan James: Because I’ve been multiple times. The time that I did the best, I was going through a breakup and I was so mad. You know what? F### this s###. I’m about to get on the table. I got on the table, I got more shots. I didn’t even flinch. I just took it. 

AllHipHop: I interviewed Dream Doll, she said she wishes she could put her b######### in herpurse sometimes.

Mehgan James: As I’ve gotten older, to me, the more natural you look as an older person, the younger you look. Imagine if I had those FF t###### and a fat ass, I’m going to look like somebody’s auntie. The smaller you are, you look more youthful. So now that I’m in my 30’s, I don’t want this s### no more.

AllHipHop: Before Bad Girls Club, did you get in fights?

Mehgan James: I did. I got jumped in middle school by 2 girls and I won. That was the second time I did that.

AllHipHop: Were you an athlete?

Mehgan James: I played basketball, soccer, I was a cheerleader. I played all the sports. 

AllHipHop: You still hoop?

Mehgan James: A little bit. My coordination is a little off, but I’m still really good at soccer. Sometimes if I want to work out, I’ll go out on the field and play with whoever’s out. I tore my ACL and meniscus in high school. After that, f### that s###. Because that’s the worst pain I’ve ever been through in my life. I said I’m going to wear dresses for the rest of my life. I don’t care about sports, except for guys that play sports. I’m into that, but I’m not picking up or kicking another ball ever again. That was the worst pain ever. It’s not like I was going pro, but it really hurts.

AllHipHop: Basketball Wives, you were dating Kendrick Brown?

Mehgan James: Yeah, I was 22. I was the old school day bottle girls. I used to work at this restaurant called Scotts. It was the black H######. All the girls are black. Instead of blond hair, blue eyes, everybody has black big booty, big t######. All the athletes used to stop there. That was the after the game spot. I met so many athletes there.

AllHipHop: Did he tip you?

Mehgan James: He did, and I was at his house the next day like hey boo. But I was so dumb. Sometimes I wish I could just start over with the knowledge that I have now. I’d be a whole different person.

AllHipHop: What did you wish you knew?

Mehgan James: Not even guys, just how people are. Because I used to be very naive. Even to the day, I do dumb s### that people say b####, why would you do that? We live in a world of evil people. I feel like I’m God’s favorite and nothing’s gonna happen to me. I’m smart now, can’t get over on me.

Young Thug’s Sister Reveals Talk They Had While He Awaits RICO Trial

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Young Thug’s sister Dolly White provided an update on the YSL rapper, who remains in jail on charges stemming from his highly publicized RICO case.

Dolly White shared a few details about her recent conversation with Young Thug in an Instagram Stories post on Monday (February 27). Her brother maintained an optimistic view amid the jury selection process in his trial.

“I talked to My Twin Jeff,” Dolly White wrote on social media. “I told him I’m lonely out here without him. He said you supposed to be. I’ll be home in a minute. I miss tf out of him. Cause Dez B###### & N##### gone come & gone go so WE KNO HOW TO DEAL WIT YALL!!!!”

Young Thug and 13 co-defendants face trial in the YSL RICO case. Jury selection began in January.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the court intends to call more than 1,000 people as prospective jurors for Young Thug’s trial. The jury selection process is expected to last several months. Potential jurors are scheduled to appear in court in March, April and May.

Young Thug was one of the 28 YSL members indicted on RICO charges in 2022. Several men, including Gunna, accepted plea deals to avoid trial.

EXCLUSIVE: Jam Master Jay Murder Suspect Says Key Witness Is “Unreliable,” ID’ed Wrong Person

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: Exclusives
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The Jam Master Jay murder trial has seemingly hit a snag. According to court docs obtained by AllHipHop, key witness Lydia High has been accused of being “unreliable.” The Law Office of Ezra Spilke, who’s representing suspect Ronald Washington, recently fired off a letter to Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall. In it, he pointed out several “impairing factors,” including the suspect being partially disguised, a cross-racial and cross-ethnic identifications and identification procedures susceptible to bias.

“At this time,” the docs say, “we anticipate that at least four of these factors will be at play here, namely: weapon focus; high stress triggered by aggressive behavior; a long delay between the event and the identification; and co-witness feedback.”

High, who was at the studio on the night JMJ was killed, initially stated, “[T]wo black males entered the [sitting room] and both men had guns. Upon entering, one man remained in the doorway, the other man, who was wearing a knit wool mask and holding a gun, ordered Lydia [High] to the floor. The man with the mask then ordered Mr. Mizell to the floor, at which time Uriel Rincon stood up to assist . . . Mr. Mizell. The man with the mask then shot Mr. Mizell, fired another shot and fled out of the doorway with the other man.”

But, Spilke says her account is problematic and alleges High identified the wrong person. As he explains in the docs, “According to Ms. High, only the shooter was wearing a mask. Ms. High, who was interviewed by the police shortly after the shooting, failed to identify as a participant Mr. Washington, whom she later told the authorities she had known for ‘numerous years.’

“Nine months after the shooting, Ms. High’s account changed in that she then knew the identity of one of the participants: Washington, whom she identified from a photo array. In identifying Washington, High told the police that he was the person who pointed a gun at her and told her to ‘get on the ground’ while the masked person shot Mizell.”

The defense intends to call to the stand Dr. Geoffrey Loftus, an experimental psychologist with expertise in human memory, visual perception and eyewitness identification, who will refute High’s recollection of the crime.

“We anticipate that Dr. Loftus will first testify that the conditions of the event that Ms. High will be asked to recall strongly impeded her ability to form accurate memory of the event,” the docs continue. “These conditions include a likely lack of attention on Ms. High’s part to the shooters’ appearances, along with the high-stress and weapon-focus factors.”

They conclude, “Ms. High’s identifications of Mr. Washington—from the photo lineup or in open court may be unreliable for multiple reasons. Dr. Loftus’s descriptions of these reasons to the jury will provide the jurors with critical scientific information based on which they can allocate appropriate weight to Ms. High’s identifications. For these reasons, Dr. Loftus’s testimony is relevant and will be helpful to the trier of fact.”

Jam Master Jay was killed inside his Jamaica, Queen studio on the night of October 30, 2002. It took more than 20 years to indict Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. to be indicted for the murder. The court has yet to set a date for trial.

Wendy Williams Has Her Eyes Set Back On TV?

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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Wendy Williams was the queen of daytime TV. Her departure has lead to a rise of several others like Sherri Shepherd and Jennifer Hudson. Both of those women are dope and have made their own way, despite the comparisons. Apparently, the once-retired WW is changing her mind.

In a recent encounter, Wendy was out shopping for “kitty litter” and the paps on the scene said it was quite bizarre. First of all, following somebody shopping for kitty litter is strange. Anything after that is going to be odd. In a chat described as nonsensical she said she was coming back to us.

The Sun reports Wendy said, “I’m shopping for kitty litter because I have a wax museum in Paris and one in California. I’m going for a week in Paris and then three weeks in California and then immediately fly back.” OK, well maybe it is a bit off. “I want to be on TV, stuff like Seth Meyers, Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, The View. Stuff like that – I am formerly retired,” she continued.

Do you think she can make a comeback?

Let me know in the comments!

QUEENS GET THE MONEY: C3 Makes History Winning $25K In Remy Ma’s All-Female Battle Tournament

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Queens battle rapper C3 made history on Saturday, Feb. 25 as the first woman in the history of battle rap to win a tournament, after besting Rare Breed Entertainment’s first lady Kausion on Remy Ma’s Chrome 23’s Anniversary Card.

Remy made history last year by putting on the first all-girl tournament featuring some of the illest pens in the culture including E-Hart, Chayna Ashley, 40 B.A.R.R.S., QB Diamond, Bonnie Godiva, Yoshi G, Ms. Miami Chetta, C Bri, Shiest Raw, Kay Prophet, Hazzy, and Koko Kakes.

C3 and Kausion emerged as the top two spitters of the talented lot. Egos were bruised and relationships were tarnished as the two underdogs inched toward the $25,000, arguably one of the biggest bags a female has ever received in the history of battle rapping.

The Queen of the Ring veteran, who actually made waves at the Ultimate Rap League beating the former WOTY Viixen, stopping her run, kept her head down and prepared. Giving those who understand her history as a killer in battle rap an inkling of just how bad she was going to do the promotion-heavy Kausion.

AllHipHop.com linked up with the champion to talk about what the win meant to her and also get a glimpse into how she prepared.

When asked about the discipline it took to lock in for the Kausion battle, C3 shared she had one clear motivation, saying, “I just really wanted to win.”

“Lucky for me Kausion talks a lot of sh#t,” the battler confessed. “So, that made me want to win even more.”

Her “writtens” were impeccable, but during the battle, what gave her an uncanny edge was her being able to dip into her freestyle bag— coming up off the dome with some incredible material in real-time.

C3 said she knew she was going to rebuttal.

“As far as the freestyles it was already my plan to rebuttal every chance I got, as long as it’s clean and lands properly,” she told Kershaw St. Jawnson.  “So, when I saw the moment arise, I was ready.”

She also knew that was one of the things she was scoring on, and surprised that Kausion did not take that in account when she was writing her rounds or performing during the finals.

When talking about her process, she said she “normally likes to rap a little more technical” than she did for this battle.

“Being that it’s judged I wanted to stick more to the lines of writing things people could catch right away,” C3 explained, “As opposed to having to watch it a few times. I didn’t write for the camera at all in my opinion.”

It worked. She unanimously won the five judges’ votes— clearly.

C3 said this was a win that means more than the money for her.

“I finally have something under my belt that solidifies my top-tier spot position. Something that can’t be debated,” the champ said. “Especially with the way things were going in my regular life throughout the duration of the tournament.”

“I just took all the weight, threw it on my back, and kept it pushing,” explaining how challenges tried to distract her.

“I feel like that was old C3 that night,” C3 added. “And I am happy to have found her again.”

Beyoncé Taps Ice Spice To Model New Ivy Park Collection

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Bronx baddie Ice Spice has been hired to be the new face of Ivy Park X Adidas proving once again Beyoncé (and/or the people she has around her) got their finger on the pulse of the culture.

The brand debuted the “Gangsta Boo” rapper on its social media on Monday, February 20.

One image of her in a camo bodysuit with her signature orange curly ‘fro was captioned, “Suit up. Stay on the move while still serving looks in the Ruched Catsuit 🔥.”

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A fan could not happen by commenting, “Now let’s ride VROOM VROOM.”

In a second video, the rising star says, “When I walk in the room, I bring attention. I want people to remember everything about me. I am Ice Spice and I would describe myself as creative, gorgeous, and confident.”

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She later shares how she has to “isolate” herself to get focused.

“That’s how I find myself again,” Ice Spice shares. “Take a break from people and their opinions and comments. Just be by myself for a couple of days. I think my friends and family kind of understand, and they just kind of leave me alone for a little bit. I think they get it to blaze your own trail.”

The last post features her in an orange dress that seemed to perfectly be made for her. The WeAreIvyPark posted, “Rock the Twill Mini Dress with Heel Socks for an unforgettable look 🧡.”

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Rapper Maino Chokes Blogger After Practical Joke Goes Wrong 

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Most people know that Brooklyn rapper Maino is no one to play with. However, one social media blogger didn’t get the note and tried to test one of Hip-Hop’s most stamped gangstas in the game.

YouTuber Buba100x pulled up on Maino during an event and asked him for an interview.

Footage circulating with International Drill Music on social media shows the “Hi Hater” chart-topper stopped to show love, but Buba100x wanted more than just a few quotes. He was pushing for a moment.

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“I can’t borrow your chain?” the social media influencer asked.

“You want to borrow my chain? Maino, whose chain features a female loved one, replied.

“Yeah, let me borrow it. Let me put on your chain so I can see how it feels to have on a chain,” Buba100x said.

“Now you just chatting,” Maino said, placing his hand on his shoulders with a gentle squeeze as a warning. “I gave you your time.”

Buba100x did not heed the warning.

He said, “Aiight … quick question: On the scale of 1 to 10, how badly do you think I could beat your a##.”

Immediately, the former Bedstuy street dude grabbed him by his neck and pushed him down. As the prankster lies lying on the ground, another video captures Maino saying, “I just told you. It’s not just for the video. Don’t play with me.”