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

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: Exclusives
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Prosecutors urged a judge to schedule the trial against Jam Master Jay’s alleged killers as soon as possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drake Reveals His Secret Betting Methodology

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Drake, who is no stranger to gambling, shared his Super Bowl LVII bets in an Instagram post on Thursday (February 9).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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DJ Khaled signed a deal with Def Jam Recordings and secured a new job as Universal Music Group’s Global Creative Consultant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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No Savage pleaded guilty to multiple charges for a June 2022 shooting at the Tysons Corner Center mall in Virginia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the man behind justice campaigns for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many more, has made history.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Scores of congratulations flooded his comment sections.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keyshia has two other daughters.

SUPER BOWL SHENANIGANS: Andy Reid’s Top 3 Rappers

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

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

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

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

Then he got serious.

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

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

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

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

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

Jurors See Video Of XXXTentacion’s Death In Trial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Deidrick said it’s XXX,” Allen said.

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

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

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

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

So, what happened to the money?

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

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

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

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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You may’ve seen this crazy headline:

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

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

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

See what he said below:

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

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

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

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

And, well…who is lying?

Def Jam Signs Digital Avatar Group The Whales

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Def Jam Recordings was once the label home of Hip Hop legends like Beastie Boys, DMX, Jay-Z, and Method Man. The company has now signed a digital avatar group called The Whales.

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

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

The Whales Project Will Be A Collaborative Effort

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nav Shares Video Of Lil Uzi Vert Falling Into A Pool

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Lil Uzi Vert has been having a memorable week. After attending the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, the Generation Now artist found out his “Just Wanna Rock” single broke into the Hot 100’s Top 10.

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

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

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

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

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

Naturi Naughton Reveals First Pregnancy With Husband Two Lewis

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Power actress Naturi Naughton and Xavier “Two” Lewis are expecting their first child together. The married couple publicly announced the pregnancy on Wednesday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Many members of the BeyHive fanbase are feening to go to Beyoncé’s upcoming Renaissance World Tour. Boosie Badazz wants the world to know he does not have the pull to secure tickets.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family Member Calls For Staff in Video To Be Fired

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DDG On Halle Bailey Breakup Rumors: Nobody Cheated On Nobody

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Theo Major Drops Off Debut Visual + Single “SUPA”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check out the visual for ‘SUPA’ below:

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

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

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

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

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

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