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Kelly Rowland Tells AMAs Crowd To “Chill Out” After Chris Brown Booed Amid Canceled Michael Jackson Tribute 

Kelly Rowland told the crowd at the American Music Awards to “chill out” after they began booing when Chris Brown was announced as one of the night’s winners.  

The R&B songstress was on hosting duties at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday night (Nov. 20), tasked with presenting the award for Favorite Male R&B Artist. Brent Faiyaz, Giveon, Lucky Daye, and The Weeknd were all nominated but the win went to Chris Brown.  

However, the crowd began to boo once Kelly Rowland announced C Breezy had won. Though visibly surprised, the Destiny’s Child member leaped to the singer’s defense.  

“Now Chris Brown is not here tonight so I’m accepting this award on his behalf,” she said before addressing the audience directly. “Excuse me,” she continued, holding her finger up to signal to the audience. “Chill out.”  

Determined, Kelly Rowland went on, “But I wanted to tell Chris, thank you so much for making great R&B music and I want to tell him thank you for being an incredible performer. I’ll take this award — bring it to you. I love you. Congratulations. And congratulations to all the nominees in this category.” Check out the clip below.

Chris Brown was due to perform a Michael Jackson tribute at the AMAs, but it was canceled at the last minute. The “C.A.B.” singer shared a video of rehearsals and revealed his performance was canceled “for reasons unknown.” 

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Meanwhile, The Game said artists should have boycotted the AMAs in solidarity with Chris Brown.  

“We’ll never be that unified,” The Game wrote on his Instagram Story. “That’s why they keep & will always use us, suck the culture dry & disrespect us in our faces & behind out backs.” 

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Cardi B Joins GloRilla Onstage For Surprise AMA Performance 

GloRilla shocked the crowd at the 2022 American Music Awards Sunday night (Nov. 20) when her “Tomorrow 2” collaborator Cardi B joined the Memphis rapper for their first televised performance of the hit song.  

The CMG artist wowed the audience at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles with her fiery set. While GloRilla revved her motorcycle to begin her performance, Cardi B emerged atop a screeching purple convertible. The pair donned matching outfits with GloRilla in a yellow fit and sneakers with Cardi decked out in a complimentary blue ensemble. Check out their performance below.  

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Cardi B & GloRilla Rehearse Their Tik-Tok Moves

The energetic performance was topped off with a section of their coordinated Tik-Tok choreography as Glo, Cardi, and their backing dancers stepped in unison. While they made it look seamless, Cardi B practiced her moves right up until the last minute.  

“PRACTICING,” Cardi wrote alongside a video of her rehearsing her steps ahead of the show.  

However, the caption of another practice session clip seemingly had a sub aimed at her longtime rival, Nicki Minaj.  

While Cardi B and GloRilla were both nominated in the AMA category for favorite female Hip-Hop artist, alongside Latto and Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki scored the win.  

“THEY DONT WANNA SEE NO GANGSTA B###### WIN 🏅” the NYC rapper tweeted. 

Meanwhile, before rocking the stage with GloRilla, Cardi B pulled up at Lizzo’s Inglewood, California concert on Friday to perform their hit song, “Rumors.”  

“I am a Fan of Cardi B!” Lizzo tweeted after the show. “I been following her since before love&hiphop… But as much as I fan over her as an artist, who she is as a PERSON is UNMATCHED.” She then tagged Cardi before adding,”Thank U for always coming thru for me, for standing up for us when you don’t have to. U the peoples champ! I LOVE U.” 

Kanye West Tweets “Shalom” On Return To Twitter After Antisemitism Ban 

Kanye West made a controversial Twitter comeback on Sunday (Nov. 20) after Elon Musk reinstated his account following a ban for antisemitic remarks.  

His first post was harmless, with the rapper-turned-fashion-designer checking the status of his account.  

“Testing, testing. Seeing if my Twitter is unblocked,” he penned. However, it was his follow-up tweet a few hours later that caused further controversy.  

Ye tweeted, “Shalom,” the salutation used by Jewish people meaning peace, before adding smiling face. While some saw it as a message of goodwill, others took it as an insult. Some saw it as a slap in the face to Jewish people following his recent “I’m going death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE,” statement, among other antisemitic comments.  

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“Well Twitter / Musk have just shown exactly how little they care about Jews and antisemitism,” wrote one user. “For Kanye to be allowed back after being banned for an antisemitic tirade with the word “shalom” is a disgusting slap in our faces.”  

Before returning to Twitter, Kanye West announced he was running for president in 2024. Although he hinted as much recently, the news controversial alt-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos is working with Ye on the campaign caused a stir.  

In a new video, Kanye confirms his presidential run before revealing Yiannopoulos is “working on the campaign.” Watch the video below.

However, many were concerned with Kanye’s increasing ties to far-right political figures with troubling views. Milo was accused of condoning pedophilia after his comments about relationships between older and younger men. He was also criticized for his associations with various neo-N### and antisemitic figures, among other concerns.  

Check out some of the reactions to Kanye West’s return to social media and his relationship with Milo Yiannopoulos below. 

Kanye West Announces 2024 Presidential Run, Alt-Right Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos Working On Campaign 

Kanye West revealed his presidential bid in a new video and is currently working on his 2024 campaign with alt-right political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos.  

In the video, Ye introduces the controversial commentator, who recently served as an intern for Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, before revealing Yiannopoulos is “working on the campaign.” However, it appears Kanye West may have jumped the gun. When asked, “is that an announcement,” Yiannopoulos laughs, replying, “I guess it is. Thanks, I accept.” Watch the video at the end of the page. 

Milo Yiannopoulos is the most recent controversial right-wing political figure with whom Kanye West has aligned himself. He was spotted hanging with Yiannopoulos last week (Nov. 17) while leaving the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills.  

The alt-right provocateur resigned from Breitbart and lost his large social media following in 2017 after comments he made the year prior about relationships between older and younger men resurfaced.  

“I think particularly in the gay world, and outside the Catholic Church — if that’s where some of you want to go with this — I think in the gay world some of the most important, enriching and incredibly life-affirming, important shaping relationships very often between younger boys and older men,” he said on a podcast in 2016. “They can be hugely positive experiences.” 

He has also been criticized for his stances on Islam, feminism, and the LGBTQ+ community and for his associations with various neo-Nazi and antisemitic figures.  

Kanye Reveals $20 2024 Campaign Merch

Elsewhere in the video, Kanye West takes the camera person inside his Crenshaw workshop to show off his new Yeezy collection.  

“We got the Balenciaga right here,” Ye said, holding up a pair of black pants. ”But it’s the YE24 on it,” he added, pointing to the new presidential run logo.  

“So you are running?” the camera person asks after Kanye takes him into another room with YE24 merch laid out in neat rows on the floor. “Yes,” he admits after a long pause. “It’s simple,” he said, adding ‘“It’s just we’re moving toward the future.”  

Despite being dropped from numerous contracts, Ye says he’s repurposing some designs for his campaign. He also plans to make his new range affordable, with every item priced at $20.  

“I’ve cut up a hundred hoodies from Yeezy, from Balenciaga, from the stuff we did at Gap, from the stuff we did at Adidas,” he explains. “Everything we do is going to cost $20.”  

Pharrell Williams Confirms BTS Collaboration; Wants To Work With RM

Pharrell Williams wants to work with BTS star RM on new music.

During a recent interview for Rolling Stone, the “Happy” hitmaker confirmed he had recorded a track with the K-pop group for his upcoming album Phriends.

And in a conversation with South Korean singer/rapper RM, real name Kim Nam-joon, Pharrell offered to help him produce his upcoming solo project.

“I love it, love it, love it. But I’m just going to put this out there. You said you’re 90 percent done with your solo album. But if within that last 10 percent, if you need – you don’t need me, but I mean,” he smiled. “If you want to do something, we can actually do it… Yeah, and you tell me what you want. Uptempo? We go uptempo.”

In response, RM exclaimed, “Please… I always needed you, for 15 years.”

In the chat, the 28-year-old shared that he made a Korean version of Pharrell’s 2006 song “Take It Off (Dim the Lights).”

“Because that was on one of my playlists. I even translated it into Korean and recorded it once when I was an amateur,” he continued, to which the legendary producer commented, “Whoa! That’s crazy.”

RM’s debut solo album, Indigo, is set to drop on December 2nd.

Stormzy Explains Why He Trains For Tours Like He’s An Olympian

Stormzy takes training for his live shows so seriously it’s as if he’s getting ready for the Olympics.

The “Vossi Bop” rapper was originally due to tour his 2019 album Heavy Is the Head in the U.K. in 2020, but after a series of delays caused by the pandemic, he finally kicked off his trek in March 2022.

In an interview with GQ, the 29-year-old revealed that he worked to ensure his body was ready for touring after not performing live for so long.

“I pride myself on having an amazing show,” he said. “I pride myself on being a great performer. So I think, ‘O.K., what do you have to do to do that?’ I go on the most intense diet and get my nutritionist in. I get my trainer in, and we do intense workouts; you’d think I was training for the Olympics. And I stop smoking weed because I know that the best version of myself doesn’t smoke weed. I don’t think of it as discipline. It’s just easy maths in my head. This is what you need to do.”

Between announcing the tour and the shows taking place, Stormzy wondered if he might feel a bit out of sorts.

“It’s just that for the last few years I’ve been living my life, walking my dogs every day, just really treading along in my normal life,” he shared. “So, when it’s time to put on the cape I’m like, ‘Oh, s###.’ I know I still have my superpowers, but I haven’t worn this cape for ages. Then I go into the closet, and I put it on, and I know I’m going to fly out and use my powers, but naturally, on a human one, you’re like, ‘Well, I might feel a bit rusty.'”

However, he didn’t need to worry because the shows “did a lot for (his) confidence” and reassured him that he still had his fans’ support.

Neil Nines Starts a Fire with Heath Allen

Consistent volume is the name of the game today. The issue is the craftsmanship is often lost in translation: not the case with Baltimore’s Neil Nines. One of Charm City’s busiest DJs, Neil Nines also brings quality with each and every release (proving Nines is a force to be reckoned with as a producer as well), the latest example being “Start A Fire” which features Heath Allen, who is a veteran in his own right. The two come together to form an EDM collaboration known as “Allen X Hines.”

Look for a handful of tracks from the duo in the future, but “The Floor is Ours” (co-written with Nashville’s Sunnie Williams) is a considerably strong start as it packs an emotional punch. There’s a story associated with the track that takes listeners on a journey and from the harmonious breakdowns to a drop that feels like a spiritual experience, it’s a trek worth taking for the listener. This high-level musicianship is what we’ve come to expect from Neil Nines as he’s been delivering heat throughout 2022.

While Nines has generated some buzz as of late on the solo side (an exclamation point being his signing with independent record label Swaggertown Records), the duo of Allen X Nines is beginning to do so as well, having rocked in unison in Baltimore’s Mosaic Nightclub & Lounge.

They’ve cited anyone from Tiesto to Cosmic Gate as inspiration and say their music blends “cinematic orchestration with anthemic EDM vocals and instrumentation.” We cosign this entirely and are very much hype for more! Don’t forget to follow Neil Nines on IG and follow Heath Allen on the Gram as well. Stay all the way tuned because more dope music is on the way!

King Adonis I: The Celebrity Millionaire Behind the Religion for ‘Women with Curves’

King Adonis I is setting the record straight about himself and the Adonitology religion he created for curvy women. The esteemed founder, Supreme Deity of the Adonitology religion, and one of the stars of the short documentary “5 Celebrity Gods Worshiped Among Men”, shared fake memes and fake articles that say Adonitology is a religion that “worships women’s posteriors,” but clarified in a recent press statement that’s simply false and misleading information to the public. 

It’s been almost ten years since the Adonitology religion first went viral from a fake meme about a real religion that empowers and uplifts ‘women with curves.’

The fake definition on google for Adonitology has caused a minor infraction to the church’s reputation causing public confusion about one of the world’s most popular religions of modern times and now King Adonis I, the religion’s founder and royal leader is speaking out, and setting the record straight.  

King Adonis I, said in a recent press statement, “Adonitology is a beautiful religion that empowers and advocates for callipygian (shapely bottom) women with the curvy body types of Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Megan the Stallion, Cardi B, and women who’ve had BBLs.”  He continued, “The memes about Adonitology being a religion that worships women’s behinds are ridiculous, false, and fake news.

The public has been misled by internet trolls. Adonitology has never been nor will it ever be a religion about that. The church empowers these women through body positivity sermons using spiritual teachings that enrich the mind and soul of an individual. We teach and enlighten millennials and GenZ about world history, female sensuality, technology, futurism, and science. That is Adonitology.”    

King Adonis I wrote the Bible of Adonitology; The Book of Adonitology: The Sacred Pentadon of the Adonitology Religion, (available on Amazon.com for $29.99 paperback and $45.94 hardcover) for shapely women. King Adonis I said, “Adonitology is designed for women of today and future generations. The sacred scriptures uphold the belief that worshiping women’s body parts is sacrilege. “You cannot glorify God that way, King Adonis said. The practice of worshiping human body parts is forbidden. 

The founder of Adonitology has taken issue with social media giants Meta (formerly Facebook) and Twitter for allowing their users to continue to post fake definitions about Adonitology and not have the posts taken down, their accounts deleted, or banned for making inaccurate posts about the religion despite requests from the church.  

King Adonis I has also blamed Google as the biggest problem to the credibility of the Adonitology brand as internet users who use the search engine’s platform constantly tell people to “google” the false definition of Adonitology rather than encourage them to visit the church’s website and listen to sermons by King Adonis I and church leaders or read The Book of Adonitology which upholds the true nature of the Adonitology faith. 

King Adonis I made the following statement, “We have been fighting this problem for years asking Google and websites to remove the fake definitions from their websites which have turned into articles and monetized content for bloggers, YouTubers, and podcasters as that definition is the first reference that comes up when people Google us. There are internet users posting fake definitions of Adonitology on their Facebook pages and Twitter feed and then telling users to “google” Adonitology. 

People trust Google and when they come across a fake Adonitology definition on Google that didn’t come from the church, people think it’s real and that Google is accurate. They think that’s who we are and represent. That’s a big problem because Google’s and other websites’ definition of Adonitology is wrong. I should know. I invented the word Adonitology and gave it its meaning.”  

The church has even contacted users on Facebook and Twitter directly requesting them to remove all Adonitology falsified definitions and many have complied. 

King Adonis I said, “Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter, and other websites must all be held accountable and remove all traces of any false definitions and fake memes pertaining to the Adonitology brand name from their search engines and websites that the church has not commissioned. We are considering taking legal action against those responsible.” He added, “It’s time for me to speak out and set the record straight.”

Adonitology has grown immensely in terms of global popularity. Adonitology has accumulated over 142.1 million views on the TikTok platform alone from TikTok creators. 

Things have been fruitful for King Adonis I as the viral memes and media attention have catapulted him into international stardom across five continents making the Adonitology religion one of the most popular religions of the 21st century. 

Podcaster Hiipothesis featured King Adonis I and TV personality Nick Cannon in an episode, as did Podcasters 2 Jack Bros who covered the Will and Jada Pinkett Smith entanglement drama and the Adonitology religion in one of their episodes. And the MVP podcast reported on the Joe Biden’s U.S. presidential election win and King Adonis I in one of their episodes. The Adonitology religion has been covered in more than 5,000 languages across 5 continents with India, South and Central America, and Africa being some of its biggest international markets. 

King Adonis I is quickly becoming a household name in the United States. King Adonis was recently featured on Europe’s mediianews.com where he’s just as popular a news story as Taylor Swift, Henry Cavill, and former President Donald Trump to name a few. 

In 2017, King Adonis I shared a featured article in Maxim Magazine India with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

A plethora of Adonitology documentaries created by independent filmmakers and Youtubers curious about King Adonis I and the Adonitology religion constantly flood the YouTube and Spotify platforms.

But who is King Adonis I the religious founder and supreme deity of The Church of Adonitology International?

King Adonis I, was born May 17th, 1971 in Chicago, Il. He is the owner of Dream City Universal, Inc. a multimedia company, a businessman, a global music artist, an author and a celebrity personality. He is also believed to be God incarnate by Adonitologists and according to some sources one of the wealthiest monarchs in the world with an estimated net worth of $628M. 

The 51-year-old leader shared how major world religions have failed to spiritually connect, cater to or support shapely women. “Most world religions like Christianity cater to common women of average built and heavyset women,” King Adonis said. 

King Adonis I continued, “The callipygian women you see on social media are byproducts of their family’s religious upbringing and social conditioning, capitalism, consumerism, and media commercialism like buying toys and gifts for Christmas. 

This spiritual vacuum has played a role in my destiny to empower them with spiritual knowledge and acceptance of self-love. Let’s be honest, “Europeans don’t like women with pronounced behinds like African, Latin, Indian, and certain Asian groups of women. They like skinny women. Women who are and look European. 

I was not excited about mainstream religions’ attitude towards shapely bottom women during the time I created Adonitology and wrote The Book of Adonitology. No religion in the world caters to and resonates with callipygian women. What’s the point of my statement to the media? To shift the false narratives.”

In his new book Blessed Are Callipygian Women available on Amazon.com for $9.99 in English, Spanish and audio, King Adonis I gives callipygian women spiritual guidance and life purpose and takes the Adonitology religion even further calling for a global population increase of 1 billion callipygian women. The population increase will include callipygian women with natural curves and women who have undergone safe BBL cosmetic procedures.  

The church is expected to plant 1,000 church buildings and temples around the world by 2032 to accommodate the growing global demand from its huge number of followers. 

King Adonis I concluded, “Along with flying cars, a one world currency, human population control, climate change, and technology that will usher in human immortality, Adonitology is the present and future religion for callipygian women. The Church of Adonitology will once again become the religion it once was before Christianity dominated the world. Adonitology enriches and changes the lives and minds of modern daywomen towards a better future for today and tomorrow.” 

To learn more about King Adonis I and Adonitology, visit adonitology.com 

Black Detroit Entrepreneur Creates Business Bringing Music Artists and Prison Inmates Together.

Virgil Hare, the founder, and creator of INDULTA, created a new and unique way to allow inmates across the nation to experience social media. 

Prisoners across the nation have no access to society’s most utilized social media platforms. They’re unable to see what the latest social trends are. Or the newest fashion fad pic causing millions of clicks, views, and likes on the net. Most of the time, inmates are not hip to what songs are hot and are topping the charts. 

INDULTA Magazine of New Thought isn’t your typical, everyday magazine, and it is evident that it sits apart from the other magazines made available to the nation’s prison population. Its sleek, elegant, well-thought-out design indeed sits in a category all by itself. Along with its inspirational quotes and words of affirmation that prisoners look forward to reading in every issue, it features page after page of the latest fashion, great cars, beautiful homes, and today’s celebrities with a solid social media presence.

INDULTA magazine also provides opportunities for music artists, producers, and so many more from the music industry to introduce their musical creations, whether a song, an album, and/or a beat, into a barely-tapped prison market. 

For prisoners, music is essential. A must-have. A non-negotiable. Music allows prisoners to feel outside of the everyday hustle and bustle of prison life. It gives them a chance to explore their musical artistry and get some peace of mind which is extremely hard to do while incarcerated. Most prisoners across the nation don’t have access to a radio, and those that do have difficulty getting a good reception. So instead of relying on the local radio station for music filled with static and white noise, prisoners turn to the Jpay system for their musical fix.

Jpay is a way for prison inmates to search and download music to their tablets. These songs and albums are uploaded to the Jpay system through music distributors. The price of songs averages about $2.00, and most albums run about $15.00. For most inmates, that could be a lot of money, so they are usually thoughtful about the music they purchase and download to their tablets.

INDULATA magazine allows music artists to showcase(market) their music to those thoughtful inmates. Knowing more about the song or artist makes it more likely that the inmate will purchase that song or album because they possibly find a connection to it because of the backstory featured in INDULTA magazine.

Up-and-coming music artists, chart-topping, record-breaking singers, and rappers can benefit from marketing their music to the prison population.

Currently, INDULTA magazine has thousands and thousands of subscribers and growing across the nation in state correctional departments and federal prisons and plans to continue to grow.

Virgil’s goal is to provide a new way of thinking to the prisoners in our nation. He strives to give them nothing but positivity and motivation resulting in them having a new outlook on life.

EXCLUSIVE: YNW Melly’s Mom Questioned Over Witness Tampering; Claims Detective Stole Her Phone & Hurt Her Fingers

The mother of incarcerated rapper YNW Melly, Jaime King, has been accused of witness tampering.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, King was subpoenaed by Assistant State Attorney Michelle Boutros last month to answer questions about the potential charge from Miramar Police detective Mark Moretti.

As part of the agreement, King was granted full use immunity from prosecution regarding the investigation of her son’s case.

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But while at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, King claims they surprised her with a search warrant. King says Moretti then “became aggressive” and demanded her cell phone.

King said she would need to inform her employer she’d be without a phone that day. As she attempted to do so, she alleges Moretti “thrust himself across the table,” pushing her attorney Robert H. Trachman aside and “forcibly” retrieving the phone.

During the process, King says Moretti bent her fingers back so far, she’s still in physical therapy for the subsequent injuries. King is asking the Broward County court to order the Miramar Police Department to return her property “immediately.”

A copy of the search warrant alleges King’s cell phone has been used as a means to commit a crime and constitutes as evidence relevant to proving a felony has been committed.

No specific details were provided.

YNW Melly has been behind bars since February 2019 for the double murder of Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas Jr. On November 10, an appellate judge ruled prosecutors can still seek the death penalty if convicted.

Rihanna Aiming To Put Beyoncé In Panties During Next Savage X Fenty Fashion Show

Rihanna has named Beyoncé her dream runway model for the next Savage X Fenty show.

While speaking to E! News for an interview, the musician and lingerie designer looked back on the latest fashion show she held for her brand Savage X Fenty, and laid out her dreams for the future.

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The “Umbrella” singer is no stranger to enlisting the help of A-list celebrities for her fashion shows.

Over the years, stars including Cindy Crawford, Gigi Hadid, Johnny Depp, Irina Shayk, Cara Delevingne, Taraji P Henson, Joan Smalls, Bella Poarch, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Simu Liu have modeled Rihanna’s lingerie designs on the runway. 

Her latest 2022 fashion show premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 9th.

When asked whom she would love on the catwalk for Savage X Fenty next, the 34-year-old responded, “Beyoncé.”

She added, “I mean, Beyoncé got body. That would just trump everything for me.”

Rihanna, who welcomed her first child in May, is working on a maternity line in addition to her regular Savage X Fenty lingerie line.

Kanye West & Donald Trump Both Return To Twitter: Coincidence?

Kanye West and Donald Trump have both been welcomed back to Twitter by new owner/CEO Elon Musk. Ye made his triumphant return on Sunday (November 20) with a simple tweet that read, “Testing, testing. Seeing if my Twitter is unblocked.”

Of course, loyal Ye fans flocked to his post and he quickly racked up over 300,000 likes. Evidently, some people were thrilled to see he’s resurfaced considering the challenging few weeks he’s endured. West has suffered numerous consequences over his antisemitic comments—from losing his billionaire status to being dropped from Adidas. Meanwhile, he remains defiant, giving multiple interviews about the controversy, although he did apologize for his inflammatory remarks about George Floyd.

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As for Kanye West’s close, personal friend Donald Trump, his account was reinstated on Saturday (November 19). Musk decided to run a poll on Twitter, asking people if they wanted him back. With over 50 percent in favor, Musk tweeted Trump would be allow to use the platform again.

“The people have spoken,” he tweeted. “Trump will be reinstated. Vox Populi, Vox Dei,” Latin for “the voice of the people is the voice of God.”

Trump, who recently announced his intention to run in the 2024 presidential election, was banned from Twitter following the Capitol Insurrection on January 6, 2021. West also plans to run again, as evidenced by the “2024” hat he wore on Drink Champs. Conspiracy theorists believe West only made the antisemitic comments in an effort to win over a portion of Trump’s followers. Whatever the case, he and Trump’s presence on Twitter is about as polarizing as it gets.

EXCLUSIVE: Trial Over 50 Cent’s Penis Set For July 2023

50 Cent will battle a MedSpa owner in court unless the two can reach a settlement in the coming months.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, 50 Cent’s lawsuit against MedSpa owner Angela Kogan will head to trial in July. The 47-year-old rapper sued Kogan for allegedly implying he received penis enlargement surgery.

A Florida judge scheduled the trial for July 3, 2023. 50 Cent and Kogan must participate in mediation, which needs to be completed by March 23, 2023.

“The appearance of counsel and each party or representatives of each party with full authority to enter into a full and complete compromise and settlement is mandatory,” Judge Robert Scola informed 50 Cent and Kogan. “If insurance is involved, an adjuster with authority up to the policy limits or the most recent demand, whichever is lower, must attend. All proceedings of the mediation will be confidential and privileged.”

He added, “If mediation is not conducted, the case may be stricken from the trial calendar, and other sanctions may be imposed.”

50 Cent claimed he suffered public embarrassment from an implication he went to Kogan’s Perfection Plastic Surgery and MedSpa for penile enhancement. Kogan denied any wrongdoing, noting she never suggested the G-Unit boss underwent surgery.

Kogan criticized 50 Cent for pursuing legal action against her. She assumed his real gripe was with The Shade Room, which ran a story about penis enlargement.

The MedSpa owner was interviewed for the article, which featured a photo of her posing with 50 Cent. The Shade Room added an eggplant emoji to the picture for a social media post.

Kogan said 50 Cent received MedSpa services from her in exchange for the photo. The deal allowed her to share the image on social media.

50 Cent believed Kogan was to blame for any insinuation about him getting penis enlargement surgery. Kogan wanted the lawsuit dismissed.

“The entirety of [50 Cent’s] complaint crumbles under the truth of the matter,” her attorneys argued. “[His] embarrassment as the butt of social media jokes is one thing, but to weaponize such embarrassment for the purpose of seeking equitable and/or monetary damages from Defendants borders on abuse of process.”

Lil Durk Affiliate Lamron Quan & Milwaukee Rapper KD Fatally Shoot Each Other During Argument

Lil Durk affiliate Lamron Quan and fellow aspiring rapper KD reportedly shot and killed each other during an argument over the weekend. The incident took place in Fargo, North Dakota around 3 a.m. local time on Saturday (November 19).

According to Valley News, Fargo Police responded to a call for shots fired in the 1000 block of 15th St. N. Police say when officers got to the area, they found two decedents, both with gunshot wounds. They were later identified as Kierre “KD” Davies and Jaquan “Lamron Quan” Gatewood.

“I talked to him last night, just a couple of hours before everything happened,” KD’s childhood friend Saanjai Lobley said. “I’m just trying to figure out and we’re trying to figure out what’s going on, what happened.”

Cousin Doneisa Wilson added, “I broke down and I got on my knees and I prayed and I kept praying that it wasn’t him and I kept calling his phone and he wasn’t answering and it broke my heart.”

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Fargo Police Department. Police add this is an active criminal investigation and no further details will be released at this time.

Trey Songz Denies Repeatedly Punching Woman In NYC Bowling Alley Attack  

Trey Songz has found himself in legal hot water again after a woman accused him of committing a brutal attack in an NYC bowling alley bathroom last month. 

The unidentified woman claims the singer punched her repeatedly and pulled her hair during the attack. According to TMZ, NYPD sources say the alleged victim made the claims in a police report filed in late October. She also alleges she was taken to hospital where cops witnessed her visible minor injuries.  

Authorities have not confirmed a possible motive for the alleged attack or the circumstances surrounding it. However, the woman is reportedly an employee of the bowling alley who recognized Trey Songz. She later identified him by name to the police following the alleged attack.  

Police confirmed they opened an investigation into the alleged attack, while his attorney claimed Trey Song is the victim of another shakedown. 

Trey Songz has faced several accusations of sexual impropriety from multiple women. One sued him for rape, but the lawsuit was dismissed after the statute of limitations ran out. Former UNLV basketball player Dylan Gonzalez is among the women who publicly accused the Virginia native of sexual misconduct. The singer denies the accusations.

Mitchell Schuster, Trey’s legal rep, told TMZ that Trey Song is cooperating with the investigation and expects to be vindicated.  

“A source close to the investigation informs us that TS has been cooperative with authorities and expects that when all the evidence is reviewed, he will be exonerated.”  

He called the claims another attempt to “blame the celebrity with hopes of getting fame or riches.” 

Run The Jewels’ Killer Mike & El-P Share Sneak Peek Of Nike SB Sneaker Collab

Run The Jewels unveiled a sneak peek of their upcoming sneaker collaboration with Nike SB. On Saturday (November 19), Killer Mike and El-P shared a full-length mirror selfie of them rocking a pair of the Dunk High collabs—one with yellow laces, the other with pink. They wrote in the caption, “The rumors were true.”

Killer Mike tweeted a close-up video of the sneakers in another Twitter post that announced the drop date of April 20, 2023. The shoe features a two-tone upper black and pink upper, with jewel-styled Swooshes and yellow shoelaces in an effort to mimic the Run The Jewels logo.

“Dropping on my Born Day #420 The @runjewels X @nikesb Collab! S/O #JewelRunners Wit’e! Wait till we tell the story of how it all came to be!”

Killer Mike, El-P and Trackstar The DJ were seen wearing the shoes during a recent performance in Mexico City. The group is currently touting their new release, RTJ CU4TRO, a remix album created with Latin artists Akapellah, Baco Exu Do Blues, the Mexican Institute of Sound, Sarah La Morena, Trooko and more. Check it out below.

Lizzo Gives “Lizzo-Sized” TikTok Fan A Dress After Heartwarming Video Goes Viral

Lizzo has sent a fan a gorgeous gown following a viral TikTok request.

Last month, writer Aurielle Marie posted a video to the platform begging the “Juice” hitmaker to let her borrow the red tulle Giambattista Valli gown she wore to the 2022 Emmy Awards in September.

Aurielle insisted she had nothing to wear to the Out magazine’s upcoming Out100 Gala and was considering staying home.

“I know you know how it feels to be the biggest b**ch in a room, and all of the scrutiny and hyper-visibility that comes along with that because I’ve watched you talk about it,” she said. “I know you a girl for the girls, and I’m a girl and a girl, and I just need to know. I gotta ask. Can I please, please, please wear your dress from the 2022 Emmys?”

The clip quickly went viral, racking up over 500,000 views.

Aurielle returned to TikTok to share that Lizzo had sent her a dress similar to the one she sported at the Emmys – a dark red Dauxilly gown with a layered tulle skirt that she chose for the 2019 American Music Awards.

“I might’ve gotten a few tears on your dress @lizzo, my bad babe!” the 28-year-old wrote in the caption. “Words don’t suffice, and thank you isn’t enough. But THANK YOU! I’m speechless. Y’all! A b**ch is certified LIZZO SIZED!!!!!! And LOOK AT THIS GOWN! @out Magazine here i come (sic)!”

Charleston White Returns Fire At T.I. Following “Step” Diss

T.I. appeared to take a jab at YouTuber Charleston White last week as part of his verse on Jucee Froot’s latest single, “Step.” White and the Hustle Gang boss engaged in a contentious e-battle in October, with the dogmatic online personality saying he was going to “Trayvon Martin” Tip’s 18-year-old son at one point. A heated war of words ensued, so T.I. took his grievances to wax.

“Boy, I will drop you from a place so far from grace,” he raps on the song. “White folks will doubt you/Hey what a day/My son respond to what a f### n***a say /I end up on the internet, going back and forth with a jay/You’s a neva was, suck-a-dick-to-get-a-dub n-gga.”

White clearly heard the verse and decided to fire back with a short “diss track” (if it even qualifies) aimed at the Atlanta rapper. Clocking in a just over a minute, the track is essentially a compilation of several audio clips of White’s old T.I. commentary set to a beat. As for the video, it’s a low budget affair and shows White just dancing in front of a green screen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn6Pu1KATv4

T.I. spoke to AllHipHop about the entire Charleston White saga as it was unfolding. He explained why he initially responded on his social media platforms with so much vitriol—and it really didn’t have much to do with White.

“I was just in a real dark place—and not at all because of the words of a buffoon,” he said. “Not because of that. It was the silence of the community that really hurt my feelings. For a couple reasons, one, I’m a grown man. I’m a big boy. Whatever somebody says about me, whatever happens to me is fair game. God has blessed me to be able to deal with anything that come my way.

“But it kinda just brought back all of the hurt that came with the first situation when social media was used to attack my family. Not just me. Not just T.I. But to attack my family, and it was weaponized against me for political interests.”

Shaun King and Deon Taylor were two people who ultimately did stand up for T.I. As King wrote in an Instagram post at the time: “ Some cowardly man called himself making public death threats against TI’s teenage son, King. He started targeting King and somebody else’s son for clout. I won’t even repeat the vile and violent words this shameful man put out there.”

Revisit it below.

Lette Weaver Drops New Single “Patio”

Lette Weaver is a name you want to know. The multi-talented Houston-based artist is known for her tight lyrical flow, organic beats, and addictive melodies that she brings into the world of contemporary hip hop. 

Unbound by stereotypical genre conventions, Lette is a multi-dimensional musician fascinated by the interplay between rhyme and song. Her tracks are characterized by her one-of-a-kind voice and honest storytelling, leaving listeners with something unparalleled by anything they’ve heard before.

Lette gathers inspiration from a wide range of sources – family, friends, and some of the musical greats. Lauryn Hill is among the artists Lette admires most, along with Kevin Gates, MO3, Erykah Badu, and Outkast. It’s clear from listening to Lette’s tracks that she has woven her style from a love not only of rap and hip hop, but also of the soul, R&B, and the genuine well of her own creativity. 

Writing rhymes about her first-hand experiences and coming up with melodies that capture potent feelings are the core elements of Lette’s musical process. She ultimately wants her fans to not only hear her music but to feel it as well.

From there, Lette’s writing practice deepened personally and spiritually. As she grew as a person and artist, Lette felt hungry for a community to share her experiences with. She turned to social media, particularly TikTok, knowing she needed to find a way to get her music into the world.

Lette Weaver has released seven singles, including her latest release, “Patio”. This song is a unique piece of art with something special in the production sense. While many styles are used, the song still feels natural and spontaneous. All the elements appear effortlessly in sync. Contemporary rap and old-school hip-hop vibes combine to create a truly unique-of-a-kind sound.

The patio has enabled the music industry to see the lyrical prowess Lette has in her cavalry. The track engages the audience while maintaining a one-of-a-kind vibe missing in contemporary music. The lyrics used in the song are close to the artist’s life, which creates a positive and healthy relationship between the audience and Lette.

In 2023, Lette Weaver plans to release her debut EP “Hi, Nice To Meet You” on all major streaming platforms. Fans can find Lette’s music streaming on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and YouTube. You can also follow Lette Weaver on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @lettemebang.

Connect:

https://www.instagram.com/lettemebang

Who Is Seleah Simone?

Seleah Simone had always been industry adjacent. She always knew someone who knew someone- who would get her into A list events and parties. She obtained a bachelors in television and radio from Brooklyn College. Yet, despite networking and sending out resumes for over 4 years, she couldn’t land a job in the media. 

She was smart, charismatic and even over qualified. None of this would help her land the job of her dreams as a red carpet host. It wouldn’t be until her best friend made an introduction to one of the owners of Allhiphop.com in 2015 that things would change. 

Seleah knew this could be the chance she needed to finally get her foot in the door. Once on the phone with The contact, she immediately began to pitch him the idea of having a red carpet host represent the company at major events. “You guys are missing out on valuable content! This could take your company to the next level!” 

The owner was very much intrigued. He wanted to give her a shot. She knew the MTV music awards was coming up and was hoping to get on the carpet. The owner agreed to apply on her behalf. One month later- Seleah was on her first red carpet. 

From that experience, Seleah knew that she had to sharpen her skill of pitching. This would be the only way she would continue to land jobs in the industry. In fact- this is how she landed her gig as a producer at TMZ.

For journalists like Seleah – she suggests going to the direct source, pitching yourself and letting know why you would be a good asset to the company. See her pointers below:

  1. Have a linkedin account. LinkeIn will notify you throughout the application process. Once you submit an application, you will receive an email or alert telling you if the application was viewed, opened and or downloaded. This gives some relief during this already sometimes stressful process. 
  2. After submitting an application- try to find a contact for the hiring manager. If you have a premium linkedin account- you can send a message directly to them. You may also come across an email from a quick google search. Send a 3-4 sentence MAX message with your resume attached and links to your work. Let them know you just submitted an application via linkedin and that you’ve also sent links to your work. 
  3. BE ON YOUR A GAME. Make sure everything is aligned on your side. Your resume looks great, all your socials are professional looking with nothing that would prohibit you from getting the job. 

For more information- follow Seleah at @seleahsimone