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ABC Apologizes For Using Quavo Photo For Takeoff Tribute

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

The ABC network found itself under fire for its “The Year: 2022” video. Many Migos fans were upset to see the tribute package feature Quavo instead of the late Takeoff.

Viewers noticed ABC accidentally used a photo of Quavo when recognizing the passing of Takeoff. The Georgia-bred rapper, born Kirsnick Khari Ball, passed away on November 1 following a shooting in Texas.

One Twitter user wrote, “So I’m watching #TheYear on @abc and was caught off guard by the disrespect and ignorance of the programming. All Black people don’t look the same and y’all got this one wrong, the person [in] the picture is clearly, clearly [Quavo], do better @abc.”

ABC issued a public apology for mixing up Migos members Quavo and Takeoff. A tweet from the @abcnewsstudios Twitter account read, “We apologize for the unfortunate error in a previous version of ‘The Year: 2022.’ It has been corrected.”

Takeoff lost his life in Houston. A gunman reportedly shot and killed the 28-year-old entertainer outside the 810 Billiards & Bowling alley. Local police officials do not believe Takeoff was the attended target of the gunfire.

Prior to his death, Takeoff helped the Migos become one of the most successful Hip Hop groups in history. The trio, which also includes Offset, scored two #1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart. Takeoff also released his solo album, The Last Rocket, in 2018.

Remy Ma Announces Hitman Holla Vs. Eazy the Block Captain To Headline Anniversary Event 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Remy Ma continues to shake up the battle rap culture, announcing an epic main event battle to headline her one-year anniversary card. 

The Bronx rapper launched her Chrome 23 league earlier this year and has gone from strength to strength. After throwing a run of successful events, she went on to host a historic all-women battle rap tournament. 

Titled The Tournament the competition is now down to the final two battlers who will face off on The Anniversary Card in February. 

Remy Ma dropped a bombshell announcement earlier this week revealing battle rap legend and Wild ‘N Out star Hitman Holla will make his debut appearance on Chrome 23 in 2023. The St Louis artist will battle Eazy The Block Captain in an epic clash of the generations. 

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“The biggest battle that I’ve had to date on Chrome 23,” Remy Ma admitted in a promo clip for the event. “This gonna be 1 of them ones!!” she promised. Check it out below. 

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Remy Ma Said Things Are Getting Heated between Hitman & Eazy

During a Twitter Spaces talk with Black Compass Media, Remy Ma revealed “the tension is rising” between Hitman and Eazy  

“I’m scared because this is getting spicy. Every time I heard them message each other, the tension is rising,” she said. “I don’t know what’s happening behind the scenes. I don’t know if it’s because people is picking sides or whatever, but I think that’s what’s getting them a little high. So I would like y’all to continue to pick sides because it gets them riled up.” Listen to the conversation in full here.

While the rest of the card is yet to be revealed one highly anticipated battle is already known.  

C3 and Kausion will battle to win the $25k grand prize after winning their respective rounds in The Tournament.  

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Megan Thee Stallion Scores Legal Win In Contract Dispute With 1501 Certified Entertainment 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Megan Thee Stallion scored an important early victory in her court battle with her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment. 

The label entered a request for a pre-trial ruling that Something for Thee Hotties doesn’t qualify as an album under Megan’s contract. However, a Texas judge rejected 1501 Certified Entertainment’s motion, according to a Rolling Stone report.  

In September 1501 filed a motion arguing that Something for Thee Hotties was not an “album” under Megan’s contract. They requested the court forgo the trial and rule the project failed to meet the contract’s definition of an album because it included previously shared songs and purportedly “failed to follow the proper approval procedures.” 

Megan Thee Stallion replied in December, arguing that she complied with her contract and should be given the chance to fight the case at trial. The Grammy Award-winning rapper claimed the freestyles and skits included on Something for Thee Hotties do not qualify as “previously-unreleased,” as they were never sold commercially.  

“If there is any ambiguity around the term ‘previously-unreleased,’ it should be reserved as a question of fact for the jury,” her response reads. 

Furthermore, Megan Thee Stallion claims 300 Entertainment bought the exclusive distribution rights for her albums in 2018. She also states 1501 were kept “apprised of developments” ahead of the album’s release, and 300 Entertainment gave the label a link to Something for Thee Hotties at least three days prior to its release. According to Megan, 1501 “asserted no objection” until the album had been out for two months.  

Following the judge’s ruling, Megan Thee Stallion’s $1 million lawsuit against 1501 will now proceed to trial.  

R. Kelly Denies He Had A Baby With Joycelyn Savage In New Jailhouse Call 

By: London JennnCategory: News

R. Kelly has broken his silence on the rumor that he fathered a baby with his fiancé Joycelyn Savage. 

The disgraced singer spoke out from federal prison to deny the gossip after an Instagram account claiming to be Joycelyn Savage announced that she welcomed daughter “Ava Lee Kelly” on December 12.  

R. Kelly addressed the rumored baby during an exclusive interview with radio host and producer Rick Party. He also spoke on the alleged new R. Kelly album that appeared recently on streaming platforms.  

According to the show host, Natasha Simona, R. Kelly said he wants his “voice to be heard” ahead of the upcoming documentary Surviving R. Kelly: The Final Chapter.  

“I can’t name names,” Kelly said in reference to his alleged victims. “I can just say Joycelyn is my fiancé, and I love her, and she loves me, and we’re together. She is not in my case or none of that, she’s not against me.  

When asked if he has a baby with Joycelyn Savage, R. Kelly replied, “Hell naw! She didn’t have a child.” 

The 55-year-old singer also denied releasing new music earlier this month. “I didn’t put out an album. If I would have put out an album It wouldn’t have been called, ‘I Admit It.’ We have to start using our common sense at some point,” he added. Check out what R. Kelly had to say in the video at the end of the page.   

Elsewhere during the conversation, R. Kelly revealed that he is feeling “terrible” behind bars while serving his 30-year sentence following his conviction in a sex trafficking and racketeering case. 

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Premiere:  Loe Shimmy Drops Another Major Hit ‘Fallin’

By: Brxton LeeCategory: Music

A different flow on every track! Epic Pompano Beach rapper Loe Shimmy shares ‘Fallin’ – the new track is fire and shows off the artist’s mad skills. It’s all about Shimmy’s life, experiences, and what they want. It’s just as real as their previous bangers “Wake Em Up” and “Playboi Carti.” Shimmy keeps it short and sweet but doesn’t hold back on the realness, spitting bars like: “I’m sick of hustlin’ and causin’ trouble/ I’m tryna get rich like Roddy/ this chick says she’ll leave me, over my dead body,” in the chorus.

“Fallin” debuts alongside stunning visuals, directed by IWANTJUAN, in which Shimmy is depicted at night-time, completely in the zone, enjoying himself as he’s rapping. The overall production points out Loe Shimmy’s passion for sophisticated score and chill, smooth beats that don’t feel rushed (produced by VINCEMADETHEBEAT). An exciting new track, “Fallin’” belongs to the streak of songs that Shimmy has yet to reveal as a full-length album.  

Speaking about his art in an interview, Shimmy said, “My inspiration was mainly me, my hunger, and to let everybody know how I’m feeling… to wake em up and to share my enthusiasm with the rest of the world so that maybe others can also be inspired and motivated to make a change.” He continued, saying that “My biggest influence right now is my family; they certainly keep me going and motivate me whenever possible.”

Shimmy is a young, talented rapper from Pompano Beach, Florida who has gained the support and collaborations of top artists such as Kodak Black (a release called ‘Bounty’ almost @ 1M views on YouTube) and many more – even a Drake co-sign.  He’s been making music since he was a kid and grew up listening to Old School hits. He’s one of the hottest up-and-coming artists of his generation and can rap over any beat and adapt to any sound. Music is his way of expressing himself and his fans have big expectations for him, which he always exceeds. 

With the support of major artists, Shimmy is definitely one to watch out for in the rap industry.

Check out the track here! 

Arvin Niknia’s New Song Borracho Creates a Sensation in the Music Market.

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Recently, we had the opportunity to interview Arvin Niknia, a well-known social media influencer, and musical artist. He is creating a fascinating fandom across his social media platforms. His song Borracho received a lot of love and affection from the audience.

Arvin’s music is familiar to almost every youngster in Iran. When you hear his songs, you will sense the vibrance, cheerfulness, and spontaneity that the lyrics and subjects reflect. Even one of his most successful albums, “Todos La Quieren,” is founded on the same kye scale of cheerfulness. This song album has been elevated to international platforms thanks to his social media influencer profile. He has received praise and admiration for his musical taste from experts worldwide, and he anticipates the same with Biracchop. You may listen to his songs on Spotify, iTunes, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, Deezer, Amghami, Shazam, and Musixmatch, among other worldwide platforms.

However, you should be aware of another part of Arvin’s life. Arvin enjoys bodybuilding and, on occasion, writing. Arvin studied Sociology, Islamic Civilization, and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Copenhagen. His subjects served as the basis for the theme of his book. Arvin is the author of several works, including The Book Danish Racism and The Rise and Fall of Iran and the Middle East. He openly speaks about racism in public and is interested in Sociology and Culture. Arvin has been a proponent of a healthy lifestyle and believes in maintaining a consistent point of view in all aspects of life.

He also has a strong mind on the subject of entrepreneurship. He believes that if he had not been successful as a musician, he might have become a successful entrepreneur. His digital marketing and social media management talents enabled him to choose to promote his music, but this came with brutal competition. However, Arvin would not give up and continued to innovate his works. 

Borracho, his latest song, is inspired by various incidents throughout Arvin’s life. Happiness stands out among all other subjects. Soul, a duet with Oleksandr Andrieiev, is another recent song that has been effectively released to the public. People appreciate the lyrics, which have received excellent feedback.

Arvin’s popularity stems from his journey from a middle-class background to a successful social media influencer, blogger, and singer. In 2023, he vows to return many works and songs to the public. He advises being creative, working hard, and never giving up on one’s dreams. A quick Google search would be enough to learn more about him.

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Drake Shoots Down Claim He Flew Out Woman For Unprotected Sex 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Drake has responded to a woman who claimed the rapper flew her out to come and have unprotected sex before kicking her out when she tried to record him. 

In a now-viral TikTok, a woman details her alleged encounter with the Toronto megastar. She claims to have signed an NDA and so, therefore, was limited with what she could say. The tale starts with the woman claiming she shared a pic of herself wearing lingerie to her Instagram Story, tagging Drake so he would see it.  

Her plan worked, goes the story, and Drizzy reached out so they could exchange numbers. After that, the TikToker claims they spoke on the phone before Drake flew her out three days later.  

“So when I get in the house, we just sitting in the house chillin’, talking,” the woman explained. “He kept on rubbing on my stomach, and then he kept on asking questions like, ‘Do you want kids?’ and I’m like, ‘What you tryna say? If you wanna baby mama me, just say that!’ 

She then went on to say that they had sex but thought it odd that Drake didn’t use protection.  

“Y’all know we did what we did,” she continued. “I don’t have to go in detail about that because it’s self-explanatory. But he didn’t use protection which was a little weird, but y’all know, I’m just going with the flow.” 

However, according to the woman, she interrupted the “flow” by pulling out out her phone, attempting to record him. Drake didn’t take kindly to being filmed and allegedly became “aggressive ,” before kicking her out.  

“As soon as he see me recording him, he slapped my phone out my hand,” she added. “I’m not even gon’ lie – I got a little scared ’cause that slap was aggressive,” before adding, Drake told her, “you got to go.” Check out her comments in the TikTok below. 

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Meanwhile, Drake took to Instagram to deny her allegations claiming he never met the TikToker.  According to Champagne Papi he’s never meet or spoken to the woman and never flew out out.

“I hope people start doing more with the one life we are given s### is sad out here,” Drake wrote on his IG Story. 

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Gervonta Davis Denies Domestic Violence Allegations, No Longer Wants Luis Garcia Fight 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Gervonta Davis has broken his silence a day after his arrest for domestic violence charges following allegations that he hit the mother of his child. 

The pro boxer shared a lengthy statement on Instagram, followed by some allegations of his own, including a claim that his daughter’s mother, Vanessa Posso, smeared poop on his toothbrush. 

He shared a series of images via his IG story in support of his claims. The posts have now been deleted, as has the statement, although not before screenshots were taken and circulated online. 

He accused Vanessa Posso of putting “s### on my tooth brush,” adding the poop came from his daughter’s diapers, “the one y’all say I hit.” 

According to Gervonta Davis, he can’t be accused of doing it himself because “I was f###### locked up.”  

He also said he had no alternative but to share the images to defend himself. “I didn’t want to do this,” he added, “ but I wanna clear my name.”  

Another image shows the boxer seemingly with spit on his face, while a video appears to show the aftermath of an altercation. The final image is of the words “cheater,” and “s###” scrawled on a bathroom mirror.  

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Gervonta Davies Denies Domestic Violence Charge

He also shared a photo of his little girl watching a movie.  

“Do not let these people misguide you all on this b#######…this was just yesterday moments before me and my child mother had argument! Watching frozen with my oldest daughter ..I never put my hands on my mother nor my [redacted] daughter are you f###### crazy!!” he wrote in the post.  

He also claimed his daughter’s mother was offered $50k to press charges against him, although he did not say who made the offer.  

“I’m not a monster I been quiet for too long,” the Baltimore native continued. “I dont have media team, pr, good lawyer…spokesman nothing off that.. Thats the only reason im doing this now! Just to clear my name!” 

Meanwhile, over on Twitter, Gervonta Davis retweeted a post sharing the 9/11 call with a message urging “listen to it.”  

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He then retweeted a post from his nutritionist responding to the 911 call. “I was stood right there when this call was made,” Elliot Buckling wrote. “The scene doesn’t match the call.” 

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Before his arrest, Gervonta Davis was set to fight Hector Luis Garcia on Jan. 7 in a highly anticipated matchup. While it remains unclear whether his legal troubles will impact the bout, Gervonta isn’t keen on the clash anymore.  

In another post and delete, the 28-year-old boxer claimed: “I low key don’t even want to fight anymore. They can have that s###.”  

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Bill Cosby Plans 2023 Tour!?

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

Ill Bill Cosby ain’t playing with you h0es no more! He is about to get his coins! He’s been convicted of sexual assault and all sorts of other degenerate behaviors. He did an interview on December 28th with “WGH Talk” and made a golden revelation. With a simple “yes” Bill Cosby confirmed that he is going to tour in 2023. Ca you believe it?

The 85-year old spent three years in a prison cell when he was convicted of sexual assault in 2018. That conviction was overturned by the state Supreme Court a few short years later. Recently, the man that created the Brown Hornet and Fat Albert was slapped with five more sexual assault accusations. I am starting to believe the conspiracy theories. How they just got five more just tucked away?

The new lawsuit states the women, Lili Bernard, Eden Tirl, Jewel Gittens, Jennifer Thompson and Cindra Ladd, all worked with the Philadelphia native’s#### NBC series, “The Cosby Show” at the time of the alleged sexual assault.

They all say that Cosby positioned himself as their mentor who would help them navigate their careers in entertainment during the 80s and 90s. However, he used his power and influence over vulnerable women to exploit and sexually assault them.

READ ALSO: Bill Cosby Accused Smothering Woman, Throwing Her Down The Stairs In New Rape Allegations

Bill also told host Scott Spears, “When I come out of this, I feel that I will be able to perform and be the Bill Cosby that my audience knows me to be. There’s so much fun to be had in this storytelling that I do. Years ago, maybe 10 years ago, I found it was better to say it after I write it.”

I do not know how this dude does it. He’s literally in the midst of another scandal! Cosby’s rep maintains that he is being accused from some women that tried previously to pin that on him and failed. Who knows? I think Bill should just find a big rock and get under it, if he can afford it.

He hopes to tour in spring of 2023.

Judge Rejects Takeoff Murder Suspect’s Request For Bond Reduction

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A judge refused to reduce the bond of the man accused of killing Takeoff.

According to multiple reports, Judge Josh Hill denied bond reduction for Takeoff’s alleged killer Patrick Clark on Wednesday (December 28). The judge deemed Clark to be a flight risk.

Clark’s bond remains set at $1 million. His attorney Letitia Quinones admitted her team was surprised by the judge’s decision.

“We complied with every requirement that the judge asked of us, only to be told today that it will not be lowered,” Quinones said at a press conference. “So yes, we are very disappointed.”

Clark was arrested for Takeoff’s murder on December 1. His bond was originally set at $2 million.

The 33-year-old suspect’s attorneys successfully argued that $2 million was excessive. Clark’s bond was lowered to $1 million on December 14, but his lawyers sought another reduction.

Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston on November 1. Prosecutors say Clark was the shooter. Clark’s attorneys maintain his innocence.

“We do believe without a shadow of a doubt that when the time comes, we will be able to show Mr. Clark’s innocence in this,” Quinones said. “I think something has been lost with all the hype and all the tragedy that’s involved in this offense and that’s Mr. Clark is presumed innocent.”

Young Thug Update: 7th Co-Defendant Pleads Guilty In YSL RICO Case

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Another one of Young Thug’s co-defendants pleaded guilty in the RICO case against YSL.

According to multiple reports, Antonio Sledge pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was sentenced to 15 years on probation.

Sledge agreed to testify truthfully at trial if necessary. He cannot possess guns and must submit to random drug tests as part of his probation.

The 41-year-old man was the seventh person to plead guilty instead of facing trial in the YSL RICO case. Gunna, Slimelife Shawty, Lil Duke, Young Thug’s brother Unfoonk, Antonio Sumlin and Walter Murphy also accepted plea deals.

Young Thug and other YSL members remain in jail awaiting trial. Jury selection is scheduled to begin on January 4, 2023.

Earlier this month, Young Thug’s attorney Brian Steel submitted his list of witnesses for the trial. The defense plans to call three Hip Hop experts to stand.

Dr. Erik Nielson was one of the experts on the list. Nielson co-authored Rap on Trial: Race, Lyrics and Guilt in America, a book examining the use of rap lyrics as criminal evidence. Lyrics were cited as evidence in the RICO indictment against Young Thug and YSL.

Theophilus London Reported Missing; Family Hasn’t Heard From Him In Months

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Theophilus London’s family filed a missing persons report in Los Angeles on Tuesday (December 27).

According to the rapper’s family, Theophilus London hasn’t touched base with anyone since July. His family traveled to Los Angeles to report him missing in his last known location.

“Over the last few weeks, friends and family of Theophilus London have been working together to piece together his whereabouts,” a rep for the label Secretly Group said in a statement. “The last time someone spoke with him reportedly stretches back to July 2022 in Los Angeles.”

Theophilus London’s father Lary Moses London addressed his son in the statement. The elder London begged his son to reach out to his family if possible.

“Theo, your Dad loves you, son,” he said. “We miss you. And all your friends and relatives are searching for you. Wherever you are, send us some signal. No matter what we will come get you son.”

Theophilus London’s family is seeking the public’s help to locate the 35-year-old artist. The family asked anyone with leads to contact his cousin or the Los Angeles Police Department.

“London is 35 years old, Black, 6’2″, 175 pounds, with dark brown eyes,” Secretly Group’s rep said. “If you have any information regarding his whereabouts or well-being, please reach out to his cousin Mikhail Noel at his Instagram account @iamdjkellz, or the LAPD.”

Rocker Courtney Love Says She Rocks With UK Drill

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

You’ll never guess who loves UK Drill music. None other than Grunge Rock Queen Courtney Love.

Courtney Love appeared on the most recent episode of WTF with Marc Maron and dropped a bit of trivia, describing this British version of Drill as “almost like Joy Division do gangsta rap,” according to The Line of Best Fit.

She said on the podcast that dropped on Monday, December 26th, “The Drill here, which is like a genre of Hip-Hop that I actually really like … it’s melodic, it’s almost like Joy Division do gangsta rap. There’s all these minor sevenths and depressing things in Drill – it started in Chicago but I like the UK Drill.”

This is not the first time people have heard about Love’s affection for Drill music. During COVID, around August 2021, she told the world on Instagram that FKA Twigs put her on and that she is a fan of artists like Ivorian Doll, Juice Menace, Katie Got Bandz, TeeZandos, and Cristale.

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“I’m not the best on the arc of Hip Hop, IN FACT I SUCK, because the protagonists of Hip Hop were so male for so long I lost focus & interest, but this is getting exciting now,” Courtney Love said. “So many women and girls having their f##king say on their f##king terms that I’m starting to really enjoy it.”

Baron Davis Turns Into Bart Oatmeal For Metaverse Character & EP

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Former NBA player Baron Davis introduced fans to his alter ego Bart Oatmeal by releasing a new EP titled Get a Bowl Vol. 1.

Baron Davis created the Bart Oatmeal metaverse character for his musical endeavors. The two-time NBA All-Star detailed the character’s backstory in a listing on the NFT marketplace OpenSea.

“Bart Oatmeal is an amazing musician that everyone thought was homeless,” the listing reads. “He linked with Baron Davis for a period, then one day disappeared. He left behind all of his tapes, lyric books, and a lot more. 20 years later, Baron realized this vault of content and began to [pursue] the completion of Oatmeal’s vision. He began by creating a community of athletes, artists and designers.”

Baron Davis teased the release of a Bart Oatmeal album in 2021. A year later, he dropped a six-track EP under the name of his metaverse character.

“GET A BOWL VOL. 1 OUT NOW EVERYWHERE,” he wrote on Instagram. “much love to everyone that made this happen! S/o @dabixgod @iambarondavis @nishanmurrell @abstrakt_al @themrwendell @turestrl @blessescro @yocanon @jayo.san @morethanusnft @la.unfd @voximal_t_miller @realfsfceo and all my Oatmeals you know we just gettin started! BOWL UP.”

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Usher Hit With Family Tragedy After Passing Of His Grandmother Tina

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Usher is mourning the loss of his grandmother Ernestine “Tina” Carter.

The “Burn” hitmaker, full name Usher Raymond IV, wrote a heartfelt tribute to his grandmother on Instagram, days after she passed away on Christmas Eve at 87.

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“It’s taken me a few days to come to grips with the fact that my Grandma Tina is no longer with me,” he wrote alongside pictures and videos of them together. “I’m praying for clarity and strength for all whom relied on her. Her daily devotion was to help those in need and she did just that. It was her life’s work. She was truly a prayer warrior for me and so many others. I feel a bit lost right now.”

The 44-year-old explained that half of him is trying to stay strong for others while the other half “continues to break silently” because he “just wasn’t ready” to say goodbye to her.

“We were just laughing days ago … I really thought we had more time,” he continued. “Her last words to me were, ‘There’s a time for everything son …there’s a time to laugh, a time to cry…there’s a time to live and a time to die.'”

Usher shared with his followers that Carter was his “earth angel” who could always pick him up when he was down by telling him “I love you more.”

“I need you right now more than ever Grandma. Just to hear u one more time. Missin u. I celebrate u and your life!!” he concluded his post. “Someone told me just today, ‘Keep in mind that it’s only sad b/c we miss them and that’s us being selfish and rightfully so but it’s really a congratulatory celebration b/c they’re at the ultimate place forever!’ I believe that… she will be missed very much.”

Kanye West Is Missing, According To Former Business Manager

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Forget about Waldo … where is Kanye? At least, that is what Ye’s former business manager is asking. 

It seems that he has been in hiding since businessman Thomas St. John has been trying to serve him with legal documents.

According to reports, St. John said in a court hearing he has not been able to find the producer-turned-rapper-turned-fashion designer for weeks, as he sues him for breach of contract. 

St. John claims Kanye West had agreed to pay him a monthly retainer, but since the two had an “aggressive” meeting, West stopped paying him.

Previous to the aforementioned meeting, the two enjoyed a good working relationship, with the “Jesus Walks” rapper asking him to be the Chief Financial Officer of Donda, one of his businesses. 

With this new position, St. John was to be paid a “monthly retainer fee” of $300,000.

“[St. John] needed a guarantee that [West] wouldn’t abruptly abandon the commercial relationship, in addition to the financial costs and hazards associated with committing to [West] as client. But Mr. St. John offered to settle for a contract lasting at least 18 months,” the lawsuit read.

However, with Kanye’s recent money troubles … is anyone shocked?

AllHipHop.com has reported he has to pay his ex-wife after they finalized their divorce, and he is having problems with funding renovations to his Malibu property. 

Financial woes for the Chicago native came only months after he severed relationships with GAP and Adidas. Ye went from $6.6 billion to maybe $400 million. 

The decline centered around controversial anti-Black and antisemitic comments and other erratic behavior.

Ye’s business manager’s inability to find him is similar to the issues his former lawyers are having.

Greenberg Traurig has been trying to withdraw as Ye’s counsel, but they have been struggling to locate Kanye West and wanted to serve him with the notice via text message.

Drake’s Handwritten Raps Discovered In A Pile Of Trash Expected To Fetch Big Bucks

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Drake, the Grammy Award-winning emcee from Canada, has been at this rapping game for a minute, honing his skills all the way back when he was a star on the hit teen series, “Degrassi.”

While many can check the tapes of him rapping as a kid on the show, according to TMZ, his uncle can point to a stack of handwritten rhymes he left on his property back in the day.

In fact, the discovery was made after someone pulled them out of the trash.

A young Aubrey Graham was working in his uncle’s Memphis furniture factory as a kid and was scribbling some of his lyrics on sheets of paper.

The pages were accidentally thrown away and later found in a dumpster. Luckily, the raps were preserved and will soon be available for purchase at the (Moments in Time) MIT Auction House.

One of the raps discovered reads, “Plates/passed around for collection/Raising money for cheap cell phones with no reception.”

He also started writing something called “Come Spring” which was the foundation for a song called “Come Winter” on one of his earlier mixtapes, “Room For Improvement.”

This was the beginning of one of the greatest careers in rap music.

He has released six studio albums, released over 139 singles, two extended plays, and three compilation projects. The “Certified Lover Boy” beat The Beatles as the long-running record of top five hits.

He also made the Guinness World Record 8 times.

Drake has the most streams on Spotify in one year as a male artist, the most streamed act on Spotify, and the most simultaneous new entries in The ‘Hot 100’ by a solo act.

He also holds the record for the most streams for tracks from one album in a week (USA), the most Billboard Music Awards won by an artist in a single year, the most consecutive weeks in Top 10 Of US Hot 100 (Male), the most streamed album on Apple Music in 24 hours and the biggest-selling digital artist (US).

Will Tory Lanez’s Dad Hurt The Rapper’s Case In Sentencing?

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

Tory, Tory, Tory…

Tory Lanez sits in a jail cell awaiting sentencing in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. By this time the whole world has formed an opinion about the case. But, something happened that may dramatically affect the case, even though it probably shouldn’t. And that is Tory Lanez’s father. After Tory was convicted and put in cuffs, they were embarrassed. His father, mother and other family members took to the media outside of the court room. It was a pure spectacle. It was an unnecessary spectacle that got more press them the actual case did, in a lot of ways. I say that because there were no cameras allowed inside of the court room. At any case, his dad called out a number of names. Most people homed in on Jay Z and Roc Nation. But there were a lot of names that were mentioned that people didn’t pick up on.

Sources with illseed and AllHipHop have heard that the sentiment in local government is that they made a mockery of the court. So, Tory Lanez and his family have probably hurt themselves for more now than even before the case in verdict. In Los Angeles, they really don’t play. Like other big cities that maintain an iron fist of law and order, they want to be the ones in control. Now, it looks as though Tory will get a couple of years, tacked onto his sentence because of his father‘s post verdict outburst.

They are not going to explicitly, say that, you know that! But I am getting the word that George Gascón, the district attorney of Los Angeles, is specifically upset at that ridiculous display from Tory’s dad. The father did something they shouldn’t have – jumped the gun. No pun intended! I don’t know exactly where they stand on appeal, but they better get it going. I heard he is appealing the verdict though. I wonder if he’ll get out before they start those proceedings?

What do you think about this?

Gervonta “Tank” Davis Arrested For Domestic Violence – What About The Fight?

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

This ain’t a rumor.

Gervonta “Tank” Davis as been arrested for domestic violence. This ain’t a joke or a game. First of all, I hope that the woman is ok. We don’t need these types of cases floating around. Secondly, boxers – unlike the cops – are held to a higher standard since they beat people up for a living.

At the time of this writing Tank was still in jail – Broward County’s Main Jail Bureau in Fort Lauderdale to be specific. But he may be out since he had a hearing as of this morning. No bond was set at the time of this writing, but Tank rolls with Money Mayweather so he won’t be locked down for long. There’s big money on the line!

The 28-year old fighter is suppose to headline a Showtime PPV fight January 1 in Washington, D.C. This is the precursor to a megafight with his adversary Ryan Garcia. Davis (27-0, 25 KOs). They are going to make this right asap! Way too much Vegas money on the line here.

BUT…there’s a potential problem.

Davis has other cases. He has an alleged hit-and-run incident from November 2020. Witnesses say he bolted from an accident that included 3 people, one of which was pregnant. He he has 14 charges in that case. The alleged victims are suing in civil court and the say he was drunk. He also has domestic violence in his past, from 2020. But the cases were dismissed THIS MONTH. Maybe he needed a new one? I wonder how this will impact his future. We definitely want to see Tank fight, but we do not want it to be him fighting women. That’s wack.

So, this “tune up” fight with Hector Luis Garcia is now in jeopardy. His mugshot certainly looks serious – not good! TANK needs a new name. DOVE Davis has a nice ring to it.

Mariah Carey Becomes First Female Artist With Three Songs To Spend 11 Weeks At No. 1

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Many music fans view Mariah Carey as the present queen of Christmas music. The Pop/R&B icon’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” remains one of the most-played songs every year during the holiday season.

“All I Want for Christmas Is You” has also returned to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart every December for the past four years. Mariah Carey’s classic tune held the top spot for three weeks in 2022.

In total, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” controlled the Hot 100 rankings for 11 weeks. That stat makes Mariah Carey the first female artist in history to lead the Hot 100 for at least 11 weeks with three different songs.

Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men Ruled The Hot 100 In The 1990s

Philadelphia-bred R&B group Boyz II Men also has three songs that have remained at #1 for 11 weeks. The Michael Bivins-backed quartet’s “One Sweet Day” with Mariah Carey commanded the Hot 100 for 16 weeks in 1995-1996.

In addition to the “One Sweet Day” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You” singles, Carey’s “We Belong Together” dominated the Hot 100 for 14 weeks in 2005. Boyz II Men also surpassed the 11-week mark with 1992’s “End of the Road” (13 weeks) and 1994’s “I’ll Make Love to You” (14 weeks).

According to Billboard, twenty-eight different songs have held onto the Hot 100’s #1 slot for at least 11 total weeks. 2019’s “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus holds the all-time record (19 weeks).

“One Sweet Day” is tied for second place with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” featuring Justin Bieber. Former One Direction boy band member Harry Styles sits in third with his “As It Was” single (15 weeks). That Harry’s House track is the longest-running Number One for 2022.

Mimi Holds Additional Billboard Hot 100 Records

Mariah Carey has the most overall #1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a solo act. The five-time Grammy winner reached the pinnacle of the chart with 19 different entries. That total is only second to The Beatles (20).

Additionally, Mariah Carey extends her record for most cumulative weeks at No. 1 for a career. Carey’s 90 weeks in the apex position of the Hot 100 tops Rihanna (60), The Beatles (59), Drake (54), Boyz II Men (50), Usher (47), and Beyoncé (43).

“All I Want for Christmas Is You” first arrived in 1994. The holiday standard lives on the Merry Christmas album. Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas also contains covers of other popular carols such as “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night.”