Suge Knight revealed he identifies with both Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez in a new jailhouse call.
The former Death Row Records head, Marion “Suge” Knight, offered his thoughts on the case after Tory Lanez hired his former lawyer, David Kenner. Reports suggested Kenner represented Suge in his hit-and-run manslaughter case from 2018. However, that was not the case.
“If they’d have let me use David Kenner, I wouldn’t be having this conversation from prison with you,” Suge Knight told Rolling Stone. Kenner was barred from returning to Suge’s case after initially stepping down for personal reasons.
In a recent call from the Richard J. Donovan prison in San Diego County, Suge Knight revealed he followed Tory Lanez’s trial and can relate to Megan Thee Stallion.
“I understand what Megan goes through because when Tupac and I got shot in Vegas… I got a fragment and a bullet an inch to my skull today. They didn’t remove it because they said if it went another inch I’d have been a vegetable or dead… So I know what it’s like when people say, ‘You didn’t get shot, this didn’t happen, she’s lying.’ They accused me of stuff (too),” Suge explained.
However, he also identifies with Tory Lanez and understands the rapper/singer wanting a new trial based on misguided legal advice.
“If he’s guilty, that’s one thing. But if he didn’t have the right person representing him to get a fair shake, that another thing,” Suge continued. He also spoke on what Tory Lanez is likely experiencing behind bars while awaiting sentencing later this month.
Suge Knight On The Conditions Tory Lanez Likely Faces In County Jail
“Right now, Tory is probably going through [the] worst days of life, because the county jail [is] so horrible and dirty,” he added. “The food is garbage, the cell is freezing, it’s dirty and nasty. You could be sitting in your bed at night, and a rat might run across your chest, or it might bite you, roaches is all over your bed.”
A “well-placed source” told Rolling Stone that Tory Lanez regrets not testifying in his defense during the trial. According to the source, Tory wanted to testify but was dissuaded by his trial lawyer, George Mgdesyan.
Tory faces up to 22 years in prison and deportation back to Canada when he is sentenced next month.
Tory Lanez believes his lawyer misled him during his trial for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, and he should have testified in his own defense.
A “well-placed source” told Rolling Stone the singer/rapper wanted to take the stand to tell his side directly to the jury but was talked out of it by his trial lawyer, George Mgdesyan. Tory Lanez now believes that was the wrong decision.
Last month (Dec. 23), Tory Lanez was convicted of all three charges in his case, including shooting the Houston rapper. He is facing up to 22 years in prison and deportation back to Canada when he is sentenced next month.
Tory Lanez has added several new attorneys to his team in preparation for an appeal. One of them is powerhouse lawyer David Kenner who previously represented Snoop Dogg and Suge Knight in the ‘90s.
He told Rolling Stone that he couldn’t comment on the alleged “mistakes” made in Tory’s initial defense. The attorney added a motion for a new trial “will rely heavily on what we believe to be mistakes made in the previous trial.”
Kenner also confirmed Jose Baez joined him and co-counsel Matthew Barhoma on Peterson’s defense team. Baez famously got not guilty verdicts in Casey Anthony and Aaron Hernandez murder trials.
“I welcome the addition of Jose Baez to the defense team,” Kenner said. “It is our collective view that, based upon a motion for a new trial, and if necessary an appeal, we will ultimately be successful in freeing Tory Lanez.”
Tory Lanez New Lawyer Suggests “Numerous Errors” Were Likely Made In Trial
As reported by AllHipHop.com, Baez echoed a similar sentiment regarding mistakes made in the trial during an interview with TMZ.
“I would say that there’s probably a significant chance that there are numerous errors that are within the system and within this case that should be explored and see if perhaps the results would’ve been different should it have gone the other way,” he said.
“I certainly wish I had come in sooner as opposed to later,” Baez said. “Unfortunately, this is the way it is, but he’s got me now. And I’m certainly willing to give him everything I have. And hopefully, we’ll get the best result possible for him.”
Stephen A. Smith has walked back his Super Bowl Halftime show take after receiving backlash for saying, “I don’t wanna say I’m not excited,” about Rihanna’s upcoming performance, but “She ain’t Beyoncé.”
American Sports Television Personality, Stephen A Smith on Rihanna’s upcoming Super Bowl performance
“she is no Beyoncé… there’s levels to the talent…there’s Beyoncé and everybody else” pic.twitter.com/k96pCDFJei
The famed sportscaster went viral after his comments on The Sherri Show hit the net, leading Smith to issue an apology video.
“I just got off of First Take and I saw some headline that’s circulating all over the place about my quote that Rihanna ain’t Beyoncé,” he began. “See, you know I’m gonna own it. I know what y’all trying to do. But I’m going to own it because I get paid to speak for a living, so I need to be more careful. I want Rihanna to know: You’re a superstar. You’re sensational. You’re spectacular. You’re no joke and you are a worthy person to be doing the Super Bowl halftime show.”
Smith went on to say he is a Beyoncé fan, calling her “THE phenomenal performer,” claiming he only made the comparison because Bey performed at the halftime show twice. “And I thought those were two of the greatest shows that I’ve ever seen,” he added.
“So what I’m saying is anybody has to measure up to that. Last year with Snoop and Dre and Mary J. and Eminem, I was like, ‘Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Coldplay. Big time! They got to measure up to that.’ Anybody who does a Super Bowl halftime show, forever I’m gonna say, ‘Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Coldplay. And then Beyoncé by themselves.’ Michael Jackson could still be alive and I would say it’s gotta measure up to that.”
Stephen A. Smith Apologizes To Rihanna
The First Take host said he meant no disrespect towards Rihanna, saying he’s got “Nothing but love for her.” However, he added, “But Beyoncé is my sister too! I got love for both of them.”
While he believes “Beyoncé is the greatest performer out there today,” Stephen A. Smith said, “That doesn’t mean I’m hating on anybody else.”
He concluded by wishing Rihanna good luck and apologizing once again.
“Rihanna, go do your thing. I apologize for creating whatever brouhaha comes of this. I gotta be more careful where people twist it and turn it into something it ain’t. My bad on that. Now I gotta go. Good luck sweetie. Looking forward to seeing you perform at halftime during the Super Bowl. You know you gotta turn it out. And I believe you will! All the best to you.” Check out his comments in the video below.
J. Cole delivered a surprise to his fans and to an unsuspecting producer after dropping a new single, “Procrastination (Broke).”
Up-and-coming producer Bvtman announced the track on social media on Wednesday evening (Jan. 18) alongside a message from J. Cole explaining how the song came about. It all began with the rap superstar searching for a “J. Cole type beat” on YouTube after struggling to find inspiration.
He found himself on Bvtman’s channel, where the producers showcase beats in the style of rappers like Cole, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Nipsey Hussle, Kanye West, and more.
He discovered the “Procrastination” beat, “pressed play, focused,” and his writer’s block was over. J. Cole admitted that ordinarily, the song would “stay in the vault.” However, he decided to release the track as a thank you to Bvtman and other producers. He also sent the song to the producer and gave him permission to release it via his YouTube channel.
The producer revealed he randomly received a text from Ibrahim “IB” Hamad, the co-founder of Dreamville Records and Cole’s longtime manager telling him Cole was a fan of his work.
“If you know me you know what this post means to me & what this song means to me. If you know me you know this is my peace finally, my dream.” Bvtman wrote on Instagram. “It’s crazy how this happened.”
Check out the message from J. Cole below and listen to the single at the end of the page.
“This song should live on your channel and serve as a thank you to you and every producer out there cooking up and sharing their work with the world. It’s a million artists out there right now just like me, hungry and searching every day for something to spark a word, a melody, a hook, a verse, a punchline, a way to vent, or a way to CUT THROUGH.
On a day when I couldn’t find much motivation, I was looking for anything to inspire me. Out of curiosity, I typed in ‘J. Cole type beat’ into YouTube. Yours was the first I saw. I pressed play, focused, and wrote this.
This is some s### that would normally stay in the vault, but I don’t want to hold onto the music like that no more. This is for you and whoever else need to hear it. God bless bro and keep doing what you do!”
Meanwhile, the follow-up to 2021’s The Off-Season, Cole’s sixth studio album, could be on the way. Earlier this month, the North Carolina-raised rapper wiped his Instagram, usually a sign an artist is readying for an album roll-out. His next full-length release is expected to be It’s a Boy.
Future has been on top for a long time and he is considered the GOAT by many. He definitely has the creative range and the hits to go with it. Dude is super smart. Well, he’s looking a lot smarter these days and I think it all plays into the massive year he is about to have.
The man with the master plan has confirmed that he’s got a joint album with another modern GOAT, who is Metro Boomin. Let it be known Heroes & Villains was one of the best albums of last year so shout out to him. Metro Boomin was not on Future’s album last year, but this year is going to be different. I Never Liked You still hit hard.They are going to release a joint project this year.
I trust Young Metro with Future! I can’t lie, I wish Drake was on this project! Drake needs to come back to us. He got some recent music, but it’s not hitting the same. On another note, Future and Lil Durk are going to be releasing something any second now. Salute them for that!
Los Angeles rapper Feezy Lebron has filed a $10 million civil rights tort claim. According to a statement obtained by AllHipHop, the law firms of Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP and Cohen Williams LLP are taking action against the L.A County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Sabatine for threatening to shoot and kill Lebron. This serves as the first step to eventually suing both parties.
The incident took place in Gardena, California on New Year’s Eve shortly before 6 p.m. local time and was caught on the officer’s body cam. Feezy Lebron was sitting alone in his car in a public parking lot as he waited to meet a friend. Lebron, who was unarmed, was listening to music and talking to his fans on Instagram Live. L.A County deputies drove into the parking lot, shined a flashlight at Lebron’s car and then pulled in front of it.
“One deputy opened the driver’s side door, grabbed Lebron by the arm and attempted to pull him out of his car,” the statement reads. “Moments later, a second deputy walked up to Lebron, pulled out a canister of pepper spray and said ‘I’m just going to spray you.'”
Confused, Feezy Lebron asked, “For what?” That’s when Deputy Sabatine unholstered his gun, pointed it at Lebron’s chest and “repeatedly threatened to shoot him dead at point blank range.” Lebron, sitting motionless with his hands raised in the air, stared at the barrel of the gun fearing for his life.
Sabatine threatened, “Move your hands from right there and you’re done. You take off in this car, I’m gonna shoot you. I’m gonna make it super easy on you. You put this car in drive, you’re getting one right to the chest. I don’t care what you got. I don’t care if you got b####### on you, but guess what bro, now you gotta deal with it. But if you pull some b####### you’re gonna take one to the chest.'”
Feezy Lebron replied, “You’re going to shoot me?” to which Sabatine said, “Absolutely. Absolutely.” The deputies ultimately forced Lebron out of his car and handcuffed him. He was detained for approximately half an hour while they ransacked his car and personal belongings. The deputies finally released Lebron with a citation for a missing front license plate.
“Lebron has been completely traumatized by the incident and sought emergency care after the incident,” the docs say. “He continues to suffer panic attacks, is unable to sleep, and is afraid to drive.”
Lebron explains, “I wanted to spend New Year’s Eve with my family. Instead I wound up in a life-or-death situation, my heart racing, in fear for my life, with a deputy sheriff pointing a gun at my chest and threatening to kill me. I want justice so that my son and young people today never have to feel the fear that I felt that night.”
Attorney Reuven Cohen, Cohen Williams LLP, adds, “Deputy Sabatine’s brazen actions here are shocking, and they are terrifying. They are not only unconstitutional, they are criminal. We are seeking justice for Mr. Lebron through civil litigation, and we are asking both state and federal prosecutors to criminally investigate and prosecute Deputy Sabatine. The County of Los Angeles continues to prove its abject inability—if not unwillingness—to protect the people of Los Angeles from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.”
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department released a statement shortly after the incident that read: “While the department does not make statements related to ongoing investigations, Sheriff Luna has made it clear that he expects department personnel to treat all members of the public with dignity and respect, and that personnel who do not uphold our training standards will be held accountable.
“In the interest of transparency with our community, the Sheriff’s Department is releasing body-worn camera video from the incident.”
Deputies arrested Latasha Kendrick, the mother of Yak Gotti, for her alleged attempt to bring him rolling papers while he awaits trial in the YSL RICO case.
According to WSB-TV, Kendrick was charged with one count of criminal attempt to commit a misdemeanor on Tuesday (January 17). Authorities discovered rolling papers and tobacco products in a bag she dropped off at the Fulton County Courthouse.
Yak Gotti’s attorney Douglas Weinstein alerted deputies to the bag. The lawyer received a text from Nyesha Cox, who is the mother of Yak Gotti’s child, indicating something was in the bag.
“Weinstein told the deputy he received a text from ‘D. Kendrick’s baby mother, ‘NAE,’ stating that she had placed a sealed envelope inside of the bag,” an affidavit obtained by WSB-TV read.
Authorities questioned Yak Gotti’s mother after finding contraband in the bag. The 51-year-old woman claimed she didn’t know about the envelope. She was booked into Fulton County Jail.
Kendrick said she dropped off the bag per Cox’s request. An arrest warrant was issued for Cox.
Yak Gotti, Young Thug and 12 co-defendants are waiting for a jury to be seated to begin their RICO trial. Eight YSL members avoided trial by accepting plea deals in the case.
Jury selection is underway in the trial of three men accused of killing XXXTentacion.
The process to seat a jury began in Broward County, Florida on Wednesday (January 18). According to the Associated Press, opening statements in the trial are expected to start in February.
Prosecutors accuse Michael Boatwright of fatally shooting XXXTentacion during a robbery in 2018. Dedrick Williams and Trayvon Newsome were Boatwright’s alleged accomplices.
Boatwright, Williams and Newsome were arrested for murder and armed robbery in 2018. They pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Police also arrested a man named Robert Allen in connection to XXXTentacion’s death. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2022.
Allen agreed to testify in the upcoming trial as part of his plea deal. Boatwright, Williams and Newsome face the possibility of life in prison.
XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, was shot and killed while leaving Riva Motorsports in the Fort Lauderdale area. Authorities said two masked gunmen confronted him after an SUV blocked his vehicle from moving.
One of the gunmen shot XXXTentacion. They allegedly stole a Louis Vuitton bag with $50,000 in it and fled the scene.
Prosecutors say Boatwright and Newsome were the mask gunmen. Authorities claimed they discovered Boatwright’s fingerprints on the door of XXXTentacion’s vehicle.
Last year’s Super Bowl halftime show snub bothered The Game, but it didn’t stop him from saluting 50 Cent and Dr. Dre for their work on The Documentary album.
The Game celebrated The Documentary’s anniversary in an Instagram post on Wednesday (January 18). He acknowledged his friend-turned-foe 50 Cent and former mentor Dr. Dre while reflecting on the breakthrough album.
“18 years ago today…. A hip hop classic was born,” The Game wrote. “All I wanted to do was tell my story & make sure my son would never live the life I did. @snoopdogg passed me the torch, @bustarhymes kept me focused… @drdre laid the foundation & @50cent helped put the puzzle together.”
He continued, “I took @jonathanmannion to the depths of Compton, California & showed him the heart of what I survived. He captured the essence of my city, my hood & brought to the world my vision. Always remember, it is no longer a dream once it becomes reality.”
The Game famously feuded with 50 Cent for years. Their beef resurfaced in 2022 after The Game complained about getting left out of Dr. Dre’s Super Bowl halftime show.
50 Cent, who participated in the halftime show, trolled his longtime rival on social media. The G-Unit rapper won an Emmy for Best Variety Special for the performance, prompting him to mock The Game.
“Oh no, i’m sorry you don’t get one,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram. “Then the first week 18k, if you need someone to talk to i’m here for you. LOL.”
The Game got a bit of revenge when 50 Cent’s son Marquise Jackson aired out family drama online. The West Coast rhymer took a jab at 50 Cent’s lack of relationship with Marquise Jackson on Instagram.
Flo Rida reportedly scored a huge victory in his lawsuit against energy drink company, Celsius. According to Forbes, a jury handed down the exorbitant judgement in a Florida courtroom on Wednesday (January 18). In total, the jury awarded Flo Rida $82,640,450 in damages, $27 million of which represent 250,000 Celsius shares Flo Rida said he was owed by the company.
Flo Rida signed an endorsement deal with the company in 2014, which was renewed in 2016. But 2021, he sued the brand, claiming he wasn’t given stock options and other bonuses he was promised. The lawsuit stated: “It was specifically contemplated that as Celsius profited in the future, additional compensation would be paid by Celsius in the form of shares of company stock and ongoing royalties.”
Rapper #FloRida was awarded over $82 million on Wednesday in his legal battle against the Celsius energy drink company over a botched endorsement deal. A Florida jury sided with the rapper, who claimed Celsius breached the agreement and did not fulfill their end of the deal. pic.twitter.com/4QjjcuH7ac
Celsius, which has experienced a recent boom in sales, has seen its shares go from $1 to $100 a piece. Celsius’ attorneys argued the company’s contract with Flo Rida expired in 2018 and that the satute of limitations for Flo Rida to bring the complaint had passed. But the jury found Celsius breached its 2014 agreement with Flo Rida and “fraudulently concealed information” relating to the breach.
Flo Rida’s attorney, John Uustal, said in closing arguments his client wanted the one-percent ownership he was promised, “not necessarily a specific dollar amount.” He maintained Celsius’ partnership with Flo Rida “turned around the ailing company’s fortunes for the better.”
Snoop Dogg joined the rare list of Hip-Hop artists in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its latest inductees on Wednesday (January 18). The 2023 class features Snoop Dogg, Sade, Teddy Riley, Gloria Estefan, Glen Ballard, Jeff Lynne and Liz Rose.
“The music industry does not exist without songwriters delivering great songs first,” Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Nile Rodgers said. “Without them, there is no recorded music, no concert business, no merch… nothing, it all starts with the song and the songwriter.”
He added, “We are therefore very proud that we are continually recognizing some of the culturally most important songwriters of all time and that the 2023 slate represents not just iconic songs but also diversity and unity across genres, ethnicity, and gender, songwriters who have enriched our lives and, in their time, literally transformed music and the lives of billions of listeners all over the world.”
Jay-Z became the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017. Other inductees include Missy Elliott, Jermaine Dupri and The Neptunes.
Snoop Dogg will be honored at the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 52nd Annual Induction and Awards Gala. The event takes place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on June 15.
Brooklyn rapper Talib Kweli is in the news again after getting into an altercation with an American Airlines flight attendant on a flight out of Texas.
This time, he alleges, the conflict was personality-driven and later suffered racial overtones after passengers were asked to exit a flight that was already delayed. After police were called in, even law enforcement sided with the Hip-Hop artist, who alleges his civil rights were being violated.
Kweli detailed what he says happened and the aftermath, which involved law enforcement.
While boarding the flight, the “Black Star” rapper carried one bag that was approved through TSA and the person at the gate. As he went to his first-class seat, he placed his bag overhead. A male flight attendant told him that he believed his bag was too big and that he would have to check it. He refused to have it checked and, par for the course, said the attendant was rude to him.
Kweli went on to tell the attendant the bag was not too large and had previously been approved by others, and that was not giving approval for his bag to be checked. The attendant was adamant and went and got a superior. The pilot told the two to “get along,” but the energy still persisted.
The attendant was combative, not knowing just how combative and petty an ignited Kweli could be.
The back-and-forth created so much tension, the attendant used his authority to keep the plane grounded, have the plane de-boarded and bring in authorities. Kweli broke out his phone and went live on Instagram.
As the passenger exited the plane, they were visibly disturbed. Some dapped him up, but others said slick remarks. On Instagram, his followers heard Kweli call them on for what he always believes are thinly veiled racist remarks.
Fans on the Live started to tag other media outlets, including AllHipHop.com, while he explained what happened and waited to share his side of the story with law enforcement.
As soon as law enforcement arrived and Kweli asked for permission to film the officers (who also agreed to be on camera), the audio of his live went dead.
Many, like author Kevin Powell, told him to tap out and come back in, believing there was a connection issue. Others submitted the police purposely disrupted the sound so that the public couldn’t hear. Individuals also told him to shut down and just record him on his phone and post later.
Kweli for the most part didn’t realize the audio was missing. When he did, he tried again and then taped it. Check out what Kweli captured in the aftermath, including his being asked to leave because the crew felt threatened by him despite him having no weapon, raising his voice or breaking a law.
“Yesterday afternoon @americanair threatened to have me arrested for no reason at all. After clearing my bag with the gate agent, flight attendant Sky Seaglass tells me my bag is too big and I must check it. I asked why, so he got annoyed and called his supervisor. The supervisor tells me it’s her decision whether I fly or not. That’s an important detail. The supervisor sees that the attendant Seaglass was wrong about my bag and walks me to my seat and says l’m good to fly.”
“Moments later the supervisor comes back and tells me that if I do not obey the flight attendant while in the air, I will go to jail. The whole time, Seaglass, who l’m not talking to at all, is telling people he feels ‘unsafe.’ Moments later the supervisor comes back and tells me I must leave the plane. I tell her I feel like that’s a violation of my human rights and my rights as a customer.”
“She then tells me I must stop recording, even though earlier she said I could record, and was made to sit and wait as everyone exits the plane. I tried to go live 3 times but @instagram kept cutting my audio. They then send 3 police officers in. Police expressed surprise that @americanair crew threatened me with arrest and said only the police can make that call. Cops then say, ‘we got called out for nothing’ and ‘you didn’t do anything wrong.’ It’s right there on video.” “My actual luggage is the last screenshot. Clearly, my bag wasn’t the issue,” Kweli wrote in a caption.
Many celebrities were outraged and showed support in the comments.
Malcolm D. Lee said, “His is sad and ridiculous.”
Pete Rock said, “They not gonna say it in front of a full flight but its cuz you’re a Black man lol.”
Wood Harris said, “This is super wack, bro. I’ll never fly @americanair again. I already hate AA. They’ve been notably adverse to ‘certain’ ppl (black) thru out the years. It’s time for this airline to join Continental Airline and dissolve into fumes. Lawsuit is priming up.”
Lord Finesse, “He felt unsafe because what he attempted didn’t pan out the way he expected. He didn’t want to be looked at as an idiot the entire flight. Went through a similar situation but the passengers spoke out and situation was avoided.”
Fatman Scoop said, “Nah…..that’s all carry on….”
Dondre Whitfield said, “Bro! This is TOO disgusting for words. And all too common. I’ve been through this nonsense as well with Delta. So, the lowest common denominator are white people who feel entitled and weaponize their skin and position.”
It’s important to note the police appeared to side with Kweli, commenting on how calm and professional he’s been throughout this incident. They also noted he didn’t appear to do anything wrong, but because they didn’t want to serve him and reserved the right to not serve him, if he didn’t move as requested, it would be considered trespassing.
Rapper G-Eazy, who made a huge splash with his hit song “No Limit” featuring Cardi B and A$AP Rocky, has been invited to be the Grand Marshall in the Krewe of Pygmalion’s parade in the city of New Orleans, according to BRProud.com.
On Monday, Jan. 15, the news was announced to the press, noting this is also like a homecoming for him. The artist is a Loyola University graduate.
The parade will happen on Saturday, Feb. 11, and will have 27 floats and more than 1,000 riders. Tickets can be bought here.
“We’re excited to kick off Mardi Gras 2023 with the biggest parade NOLA has seen from Pygmalion,” Captain Jack P. Rizzuto said, “Personally, can’t wait to be atop the Captain’s float, and to usher in another amazing carnival season with our Grand Marshall, fellow Loyola alum, and Pygmalion Fest headliner, G-Eazy.”
After the parade, the hitmaker will link up with Mannie Fresh, DJ Kelly Green, and others as performers at the annual Pygmalion Fest which will take place at The Sugar Mill.
King Von is long gone. But his legacy continues on. By now, we have formed an opinion on him that is based on actuals, as well as urban legend. One thing is for sure, we will be talking about him for a very long time.
Although he was murdered, just a few short years ago, it seems like he was on a path of utter destruction. And, the latest news, shows just that. A recent report claims that King Von may be the one behind FBG Duck’s murder. According to a blog, Chicago Scene 88, a heavily redacted FBI report says that in August 2020, a few weeks before Duck was murdered, there was a conversation that had King Vaughn putting $50,000 on Duck’s head. He wanted him gone gone.
Later, King Von wanted Duck dead so bad, he allegedly upped it to $100,000. On top of it, those that are in this report, allegedly claim that King Von celebrated when FBG duck was murdered. He reportedly bought everyone an O’Block chain. Just so you know, we have not been able to validate the authenticity of these claims or reports.
One thing that is for certain is that FBG Duck was shot and murdered in August 2020 in a ritzy area of Chi Down while shopping. Several men were arrested for his murder a little more than a year later. Nevertheless, the case is ongoing and expected to go to trial later this year. Some folks are crying foul saying they are pinning this murder on the dead guy. King Yella said, “King Von was the devil, he wasn’t human.” Whew…that’s heavy.
I got no issue with Nelly, but I definitely want to know what he’s “on,” because he gave some very interesting looks at a recent concert in Australia.
Hip-Hop heads were blessed to have Juicy Fest with an all-star lineup of legends that spanned across Australia and New Zealand. They were in places I never even heard of like Auckland, Napier, Tauranga, Palmerston North and Whangārei. At any rate, the festival featured Nelly, Ne-Yo, Ja Rule, Bow Wow, Xzibit, Chingy, Pretty Ricky, Mya and even Twista. No Ashanti? That’s crazy.
So, everything reportedly went off without a hitch, but a bunch of people caught Nelly on video. In the video, seen below, was really…saucy. I do not know the proper word, but I saw the word “cooked” used over and over in viral videos saw. So what was doing on here?
The prosecution in the XXXTentacion murder case wants the judge to block one of the defense lawyers’ expert witnesses. However, the accused’s attorneys are saying the judge should permit him to speak and that The State shouldn’t be able to shut down witnesses just because they don’t like what they might say.
The pre-trial back and forth has been explosive, with the prosecutor basically calling the witness an internet gossip.
Broward Assistant State Attorney Alixandra Buckelew does not want Dr. Jesse De La Cruz, a former gang leader, and a convicted felon, to break down what he knows regarding the nuances of gang sociology and psychology in the trial to determine the murder of rapper XXXTentacion, according to Local 10.
The center of the trial is if the death was gang related and focuses on these four men arrested for the murder: Trayvon Newsome, 24, Dedrick Williams, 26, Robert Allen, 26, and Michael Boatwright, 28.
Allen is the only one to plead guilty to second-degree murder and will serve as a witness in the case against his alleged gang brothers.
Mauricio Padilla, a defense attorney in the case, wants to use De La Cruz to expand the court’s understanding of gang activity and the motivation of the gang violence, believing it will help her case and to highlight the deceased artist’s possible gang affiliation.
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, “The gangs you have in Florida, that are like the Crips or the Bloods, are originally from California, so they have the same characteristics, the same nuances, as the ones over there.”
According to the expert, who turned his life around in 1997 and receive his Ph D in 2014 from California State University on how gang members take social control over the schools and neighborhoods in their communities, gangs are an epidemic in the nation. He also alleged that X was a gang member, evidenced by his online beef with Drake.
“He posted a YouTube, I believe it was that if he was killed, Drake would have been the one who did it,” De La Cruz said. However, it was not an original YouTube video, it was an Instagram story that XXXTencion posted when he was alive.
“Allen, I looked at his IG post and he’s throwing the same signs, so that indicates to me that Drake is either a Blood or an associate of the Bloods,” De La Cruz continued, “On a post with DJ Akademiks, he states that he is a shooter for Drake.”
Them the witness caused jaws to drop, linking the Migos and the Florida rapper’s beef to his possible gang activity, saying, “All of these things lead me to believe that there are definitely gang connotations to this killing.”
Buckelew argued this is all stuff he pulled from gossip sites on social media, which is always laced with conspiracy and hype-ups.
“So, you know people through people who know something about a gang that existed?” the prosecutor asked.
It is up to a judge to decide if this witness will be used.
Actress and soon-to-be-mother Keke Palmer is one funny chick.
We at AllHipHop.com are not the only ones that think that. Twitter is going crazy over the voiceover of a popular Sims scenario she did for social media. Palmer was trending all night.
In the skit, an avatar of a girl (who could be a version of her without the big baby bump) is breaking up with her boyfriend. The boyfriend, or more accurately her partner, wants them to be in a polyamorous relationship. But … that’s not what she wants at all. She wants to be monogamous and only rock with one person (plot twist) her baby daddy.
The Sims episode starts the spiral as the guy gets upset, gets up, and then goes to the bathroom. The Keke avatar follows him into the bathroom (as he washes his hands), explains why this isn’t working for her, and then she goes to the bathroom.
The whole time, the “Akeelah and the Bee” star is deadpanned the whole time as she acts out.
People took to social media with their thoughts.
“Keke palmer narrating her sims on Instagram live…. she just GETS me”
After defeating the Washington Wizards on their home turf Monday evening, the Golden State Warriors returned to the White House Tuesday for a triumphant visit to celebrate their 2022 NBA championship – and, effectively, also their back-to-back 2017 and 2018 wins.
Amidst the flood of Twitter wars launched by former President Trump during his years in office, it would be understandable if you’ve forgotten one that occurred early in his term, after the Warriors clinched the 2017 championship. For decades, it had been tradition for the winning team to visit the White House, but star point guard Steph Curry told media of the controversial administration, “I don’t want to go [to the White House]. That’s the nucleus of my belief. If it was just me, it would be a pretty short conversation.” His teammate Kevin Durant agreed, saying, “I don’t respect who’s in office right now.”
In response, Trump snapped on Twitter, “Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team. Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore invitation is withdrawn!” Fellow NBA superstar LeBron James tweeted back in his colleague’s defense, “U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain’t going! So therefore ain’t no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!” The team press release announced that “in lieu of a visit to the White House, we have decided that we’ll constructively use our trip to the nation’s capital in February to celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion – the values that we embrace as an organization.”
Those years are now behind us, underscored by the fact that none of Tuesday’s speakers bothered to mention the “former guy” at all, aside from a Biden promise that “the Golden State warriors are always welcome in this White House,” which was met with smiles and applause.
Vice President Kamala Harris, also a Bay Area native and a diehard Warriors fan, was naturally on hand to welcome the team, and shared a story about a time she nearly gave her security detail a heart attack when she exited her vehicle and walked through standstill traffic just to get to a Warriors’ game. Other notable Bay Area guests included radio/TV personality Sway and rappers E-40, Mistah F.A.B. and Too $hort. San Francisco congresswoman Nancy Pelosi was in attendance with her husband Paul, who was attacked by a man with a hammer in a bizarre incident last October; the now-recovered Mr. Pelosi stood and waved to a standing ovation. Also present was celebrated comedian Roy Wood Jr.
During the hour-long ceremony, Steph Curry presented President Biden with an honorary “46” Warriors jersey and Vice President Harris with an honorary “1” Warriors jersey, presumably, as she is the first woman to serve in the role. Back in 2016, when the team visited the Obama White House to celebrate their 2015 championship, President Obama was gifted a similar “44” Warriors jersey along with an offer from head coach Steve Kerr to come join the team as soon as he became a “free agent.” While there was no such offer extended to Biden, the 80-year-old did manage to earn the team’s respect by dropping to one knee on the crowded stage for the photo op. Initial gasps were followed by laughter and relief when he was able to easily stand again afterwards with no issue. “I’m not doing that,” Vice President Harris joked.
Curry and Kerr, who have both been outspoken advocates for stronger gun control, were also able to get some business done while they were at the White House. Earlier in the day, they met with senior members of the administration to discuss their concerns. Curry also used the opportunity to thank President Biden for his work in negotiating with Russia to secure the release of incarcerated American WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner.
Curry was joined at the event by his wife, Ayesha Curry, who has earned a fan base of her own as an influencer/cook/author and was approached by young fans for photos after the event. Draymond Green, another outspoken and valuable member of the Warriors’ roster, was also accompanied by his new bride Hazel Rene. “You have these moments in life you try and take the energy from it and run with it, you know,” Green told media after the event. “These have been a couple days that you [want to] try to bottle that energy up, take it and do something with it.”
Kanye West continues to evade potential legal consequences, at least according to recent court docs obtained by AllHipHop. Surface Media LLC has been attempting to serve Kanye West since October 2022 over a space he was renting in Miami. The company claims he simply stopped paying rent and is seeking more than $145,000 in back rent. But par for the course, West has proven hard to track down.
“The Defendant is a high-profile celebrity that is difficult to locate and is frequently traveling,” the docs explain. “Upon information and belief, the Defendant recently returned from traveling outside of the country to Ghana. Additionally, upon information and belief, the Defendant recently divorced and his residence is unknown and/or transient. The Plaintiff attempted service at a suspected residence of and property owned by the Defendant. However, the property appeared to be vacant and there were no signs the Defendant was actually residing at the location.”
NEW: Kanye West STILL hasn't hired new lawyers since his old ones dumped him a couple of months ago, and he's ghosted his old ones.
The lawsuits against him, however, are moving forward whether he shows up to court or not.https://t.co/xeiFioBx1M
Consequently, Surface Media is asking the Southern District of Florida court for an Extension of Time for Service of the Complaint. The docs continue: “[Surface Media] is respectfully requesting additional time to serve the Defendant. The Plaintiff is seeking an extension of sixty (60) days because the Plaintiff anticipates continued difficulty with service on the Defendant due to his unpredictable and inconsistent behavior and location.”
Surface Media, the owners of Surface Media where West was renting, hired attorney Jonathan Smulevich to handle the case. As Smulevich said upon filing, “My client pulled off what was essentially an overnight transformation of its art studio into a recording studio for Ye and accompanying artists. In doing so, no request was too big or too small—Ye asked, and they delivered—and my client incurred significant costs and expenses to deliver.
“My client is simply asking for the payment they were promised by Ye for their hard work in customizing and renting this unique space to Ye. Hopefully, this matter can be resolved quickly without prolonged litigation. However, my client has made it clear that it will not bear the financial burden that belongs to Ye.”
Kanye West’s former business manager, Thomas St. John, had similar troubles locating him once he sued him for breach of contract. Ye later surfaced at a church. More recently, Greenberg Traurig Law Firm asked a judge permission to run ads in two Los Angeles newspapers to rid themselves of Ye as a client. Greenberg Traurig was representing Kanye West in his legal battle against Ultra International Music Publishing. But in December 2022, the New York City-based firm asked for an extension to serve West after dropping him as a client. The attorneys needed to serve Ye before moving on from a copyright infringement lawsuit against him.
A series of tweets showed up on the @tayk account on Tuesday. According to Tay-K, the treatment he is experiencing while awaiting a murder trial in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center is similar to the treatment of a small, domesticated animal.
“I’m [at] war within,” posted Tay-K on January 17 at 7:35 pm ET. Less than an hour later, he also wrote, “I feel like a hamster in here… They’re literally treating me like a ferret in here [right now].”
Tay-K became a national Hip Hop figure after his 2017 single “The Race” went viral. The Platinum-certified song supposedly documented the then-teenager’s interstate run from law enforcement before his Tarrant County murder trial.
United States Marshals eventually captured Tay-K in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Prosecutors from multiple jurisdictions charged TheSantana World mixtape creator with numerous felonies, including a 2019 murder conviction for the killing of 21-year-old Ethan Walker in Mansfield, Texas.
