After delaying her debut album multiple times, Saweetie has given her fans some fresh music with her new EP, The Single Life.
The West Coast native delivered the project at midnight on Friday after announcing it in September. The Single Life features six tracks, including the newly released “Don’t Say Nothin,” which dropped just hours before the EP. Steam The Single Life at the end of the page.
On the new single, Saweetie seemingly addressed rumors that Lil Baby spent $100,000 on her during a shopping spree date.
“Why n-ggas always speakin’ on who I’m f#####’ on?” she raps in the first verse. “He must’ve got excited when I Facetimed with notin’ on/ Them same lips that’s yappin’ be the ones I nutted on/A hunnid K, please, know how much paper I be touchin’ on?”
Saweetie seemingly addresses rumors about Lil Baby spending $100k at Chanel, in her new single “Don’t Say Nothin”. 👀👀💥 pic.twitter.com/H5troRRE9J
During a recent interview, Saweetie revealed The Single Life is a direct response to all the drama surrounding her love life.
“I’m excited to share what I went through,” Saweetie told Rolling Stone. “I think as I was making it, I was more proud to be single. Because I realized that I was growing, I realized that I was elevating. And I realized that I was becoming a better woman.”
She continued: “It was definitely revolutionary,” before adding, “it was heartbreaking” and “honest,” She also called the project “a reflection. It’s just me being Saweetie in full transparency.”
While Saweetie is yet to confirm a release date for her first full-length offering, Pretty B#### Music, she has something else dropping soon. She recently told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe fans can expect something next month.
“There’s a lot more where that came from. That’s what I’ll say,” Saweetie teased. “And I got something that’s dropping very special for my Icy Girls and Icy Boys in December.”
Roddy Ricch returned with the third installment of his Feed tha Streets series just in time for Thanksgiving and spent the day giving back to his hometown.
The Compton native announced the project in December and dropped several singles in the lead-up to release. “Aston Martin Truck,” and “Stop Breathing,” were followed up with the Lil Durk-assisted “Twin,” shared earlier this week.
The 15-track project includes guest appearances from Ty Dolla Sign, Cubeatz, Sonic, Turbo, and more. Stream it at the end of the page.
On Wednesday (Nov. 18), Roddy Ricch revealed a video for “Twin” is in the works, sharing a series of images for the shoot featuring himself and Lil Durk.
During a recent interview, The Grammy-Award-winning rapper addressed his mindset while making “Feed tha Streets 3.
“It’s me getting back to being comfortable and thriving in my environment,” Roddy Ricch told LA Times. “Over the last few years — transparently speaking — you go through things and life changes. Sometimes people don’t have a soft heart for that. As a man, you gotta know where you’re at and understand where you’re going and continue to be great regardless of circumstances. So that’s where the music is. We’re working on the next album while this one is coming out.
Roddy Ricch Gives Back
Meanwhile, on Thursday, Roddy Ricch spent the day giving back to his community, paying for groceries across LA County.
Roddy Ricch explained the inspiration behind his “feed the streets” movement during his LA Times interview.
“’Feed the Streets’ is surrounded by my mother. She always gave food away to less-fortunate people when I was growing up. We’d give pizzas to people or she’d cook spaghetti, stuff you could put in a big pot. That’s something that stuck with me,” Roddy said.
Roddy Ricch stayed true to his word, surprising customers at grocery stores and Black-owned businesses by paying their tabs.
He pulled up to Ralphs and announced he was covering groceries for everybody in the store for 30 minutes.
The “Aston Martin Truck” hitmaker was also spotted giving out free meals at Fixins Soul Kitchen.
Roddy Ricch was out in LA giving back to the community paying for people’s groceries and giving out free meals at Fixins Soul Kitchen! pic.twitter.com/ike0GkFxdF
Today (November 17th, 2022) marks the first anniversary of rapper Young Dolph being murdered in front of Makeda’s Bakery on Airways Blvd
The family has done everything to keep his memory alive in a positive way by serving the community as the chart-topper did when he was living. But it is still a challenge dealing with his premature death.
His ex, Mia Jerdine, is bereaved, but she is not petrified and unable to move forward. Moving forward doesn’t mean leaving Dolph behind; for her, it is a call to action in his honor.
She will work within this organization to combat the spread of violence in the Black community.
“We want this to be something that we all lend our voices to,” she said. “We really want to align with grassroots organizations and different people who are like, look we’re going to try to fix this issue, we’re going to try to combat it within our community.”
This is one of many efforts to give back to the community. As reported by AllHipHop.com, the late rapper’s Ida Mae Foundation, a nonprofit he founded in honor of his grandmother, is sponsoring its inaugural day of service.
Today, they gave out free haircuts, lunch, and free winter kits consisting of coats, blankets, socks, and gloves to those in need.
With a heavy heart, his loved ones are defining his legacy. Jerdine said, “They’re continuing the spirit of Dolph.”
Snoop Dogg launched his own line of pet accessories in time for the holiday season.
The West Coast legend partnered with Little Earth Productions and SMAC Entertainment to create Snoop Doggie Doggs. The brand offers dog bowls, dog toys, pet apparel and other accessories.
“If my dogs ain’t fresh, I ain’t fresh,” the 51-year-old rapper said in a press release. “These dogs and their apparel are a reflection of Tha Dogg himself, so they gotta look the role of a top dog, ya dig?”
The pet accessories are available exclusively on the new brand’s official website and Amazon store. The products range from $14.99 to $99.99.
“Snoop Dogg was, without a question, the most fitting and amazing partner we could think of in the dog and pet space,” Little Earth Productions co-founder Rob Brandegee said. “Snoop’s personality and authenticity are undeniably evident in our creative pet product offerings.”
He added, “We couldn’t be more thrilled to share the new Snoop Doggie Doggs brand with you ahead of the holidays – it’s the perfect holiday gift for pet owners this season. Talk about a holiday treat.”
Snoop Dogg debuted his pet accessories a few months after releasing his own breakfast food. The Death Row Records owner teamed with Master P to launch the Mama Snoop brand, which features oatmeal, pancake mix and more.
Jam Master Jay’s alleged killers may blame his death on an unidentified co-conspirator in their upcoming murder trial.
Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington are accused of murdering Jam Master Jay in 2002. But according to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, prosecutors say the murder suspects have “sufficient basis” to claim another person killed the Run-DMC DJ.
Prosecutors asked the court to preclude “speculative alternative perpetrator theories” as evidence in the trial. The prosecution raised concerns about confusion for the jury while admitting the defense has a plausible argument for identifying one co-conspirator as Jam Master Jay’s killer.
“While other presently uncharged members of the narcotics and murder conspiracy have asserted their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination—including Coconspirator 1, Coconspirator 2 and the cocaine supplier for the Baltimore narcotics transaction—their participation is separate and distinct from that of the charged defendants,” prosecutors wrote in a filing.
They continued, “However, upon review of the defendants’ memoranda and in consideration of the applicable case law, the government concedes that Coconspirator 1 properly meets this standard. As such, the government agrees that the defendants have a sufficient basis to argue that Coconspirator 1 is the perpetrator. Yet other speculative and unsupported theories must be rejected without further inquiry, an evidentiary proffer or a hearing.”
Prosecutors still insist Jordan and Washington are responsible for Jam Master Jay’s death. The prosecution plans to present evidence of Jordan allegedly admitting to murder and returning to the scene of the crime.
“The evidence at trial will show that Jordan returned to the murder scene the same night,” prosecutors wrote. “And the government will argue that his frequent videos and social media postings in front of [Jam Master Jay’s] mural and his ‘aim for the head’ mantra were designed to intimidate witnesses and present himself as untouchable.”
Jordan and Washington have been charged with murder while engaged in narcotics trafficking and firearm-related murder. Their trial is scheduled to begin in February 2023.
The man accused of ordering a hit on Young Dolph pleaded not guilty to multiple charges on Thursday (November 17).
Hernandez Govan was indicted for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Prosecutors claim the 43-year-old man solicited alleged gunmen Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith to murder Young Dolph in 2021.
Johnson and Smith were indicted for first-degree murder, criminal attempted first-degree murder, unlawful carrying and possession of a firearm, employment of a firearm with intent to commit a felony, and theft of property. The two were each hit with an additional charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder on Thursday.
Prosecutors believe Govan started orchestrating the plot to kill Young Dolph in June 2021. Authorities haven’t publicly revealed a motive for the shooting.
“I know that you all are wanting details, you’re wanting facts and answers to some of these mysteries and things like that,” Shelby County Assistant District Attorney Paul Hagerman said. “Even if we knew [motive], we couldn’t tell you as a matter of ethics and our requirements under the law. We have to confine ourselves to what’s been made public. Right now we have three defendants, an indictment — conspiracy to commit murder and murder — and that’s really about all we can say.”
Police are still investigating Young Dolph’s murder. Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said the investigation remains a top priority.
“Here’s the message and it’s loud and clear,” Mulroy told WREG. “Both law enforcement and this office take these cases very seriously and we’re going to work tirelessly in order to see that justice is done so that in the long term we can bend the curve on violent crime in Shelby County.”
Young Dolph, whose real name was Adolph Thornton Jr., was shot and killed in Memphis on November 17, 2021. He was 36.
In this oversaturated music industry, you either got it or you don’t.
And Lil Jairmy is one to watch as he ascends to the forefront of the rap game. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, the buzzer rapper boasts his own unique sound, style, and swag, and he has all the greats backing him.
In describing himself, Lil Jairmy states he’s “the future man, futuristic. I feel like I’m a be around for a long time once I finally get in. See I’m in, but they ain’t letting me all the way in. But it’s really my fault, I just have to keep knocking on the door. It’s finna bust open for me.”
Fresh off the heels of viral singles “AntiSocial” and “No Luggage,” Lil Jairmy unleashed his critically-acclaimed mixtape Gas God last year. And this year, he returned to deliver yet another fire body of work to his devoted fans, in the form of Gas God 2. The 16-track project sees standout features from Moneybagg Yo, EST Gee, Future, and the late Lil Keed.
AllHipHop spoke with Lil Jairmy via Zoom to discuss his roots in Houston, his sound, what he learned from jail, the new project and more.
AllHipHop: What does Houston mean to you? We got a lot of legends that come out of there.
Lil Jairmy: Houston is one city like no other. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been to a lot of other cities. I love LA, I love Atlanta, but ain’t nothing like Houston. We got the girls, the food, the culture, everything. It’s a vibe out here, for real.
AllHipHop: A lot of people are moving there because the houses are way more affordable.
Lil Jairmy: Yep. Houses, low prices, all that. Everybody come out here, they trying to take it and buy it all up.
AllHipHop: Talk about creating a sound that’s different from the signature Texas sound.
Lil Jairmy: Especially with my sound, I don’t sound like no other Texas artist, but I still include a lot of the same things that they may have talked about. One thing that’s not really good — even the syrup. Rapping about cars and jewelry, things like that, that’s always been one of our H-Town things. I picked that up too, but I flow it a different way.
AllHipHop: You were freestyling with your brother at the age of 3 or 4. What made you start taking music seriously at age 15?
Lil Jairmy: It was really when I was 16, 17. I had got into some legal trouble where I had caught a criminal case or whatever. God had put it on my mind because when I first got in the streets, my main thing was I was going to save up some money so I can buy studio time, pay for me to do a mixtape, stuff like that. But once I started getting the money, my mind went to a whole nother place. I had got distracted. So when I caught the case, that put me back on track.
AllHipHop: You were locked up for some time, right?
Lil Jairmy: I was locked up for a year. I only did a year. I was blessed to get a two year sentence, and I had to do a year only. I learned a lot during my short amount of time. I went through a lot while I was in there.
AllHipHop: What was the biggest thing you learned about yourself?
Lil Jairmy: That I can do whatever I put my mind to. I had made a promise to myself, to God, that I wasn’t going to be in no more traphouses. I was going to stop selling drugs. I was going to really come home and rap, and I done that. I went through a lot of stuff in jail. I almost lost my eyesight, all kinds of things. But soon as I came home, it came right back. God was just getting me right, that’s how I feel.
AllHipHop: How did you almost lose your eyesight?
Lil Jairmy: One day I woke up, I couldn’t see. I had went to sleep fine, woke up, I couldn’t see nothing. Over the days, my eyes started getting gray. I started shedding tears without really shedding tears. I don’t know if you watched the Ray Charles movie, but how he was when he first realized he was blind. He had water falling out his eye and all that, so I had went through same little phase.
AllHipHop: That’s scary.
Lil Jairmy: Man, super scary. I made it through it fasho. Soon as I came home, I went right back to normal though.
AllHipHop: What was the inspiration behind your name?
Lil Jairmy: That’s my real name. People in my neighborhood, it used to be older people named Jairmy, so they would call me Lil Jairmy. I just end up running with that.
AllHipHop: It wasn’t inspired by Lil Wayne or nothing?
Lil Jairmy: Nah, it wasn’t nothing like that. People were calling me Lil Jairmy in my hood, so I end up running with it. Really not even on purpose.
AllHipHop: I know you just released Gas God 2, how you feeling?
Lil Jairmy: Man I’m feeling great. They had me stuck in the house. I was on this house arrest stuff, so I couldn’t move around when I first dropped. When we first released released, but now I can so I’m feeling way better. I’m ready to keep working.
AllHipHop: Congratulations being off house arrest. I’m sure that’s a great feeling.
Lil Jairmy: Man, what? A blessing.
AllHipHop: What is one thing you want fans to take from the project?
Lil Jairmy: I tried something different on there, as far as going to get bigger features. I put in some work too, I just hope that they rock with it. They like the music, love the music really. That’s about it.
AllHipHop: I was bumping “On Me” with Future, we gotta talk about that record.
Lil Jairmy: Oh yeah? You rock with that?
AllHipHop: That s###’s hard.
Lil Jairmy: Man I sure appreciate that. Pluto, he’s a real one. We got a few more records on the way too. He’s a good dude.
AllHipHop: How did that happen?
Lil Jairmy: We had a lot of mutual friends. I really got locked in with Future through Young Scooter. That’s how that ended up happening. I rock with the whole Freebandz Gang, good people.
AllHipHop: Best memory from that video shoot and where did y’all shoot it?
Lil Jairmy: We shot it in Miami. The best part was probably after the video shoot, when we went by Futur’se house. We were cooling and vibing. Bunch of the bros there, a bunch of good vibes.
AllHipHop: How’d you link with Moneybagg Yo on “Super Charged”?
Lil Jairmy: See, me and Moneybagg Yo. I been knowing Bagg, seeing him around throughout the years. But I had gained a super good relationship with his artist Big30 and my boy Big Homiie G. I was so locked in with them, I ended up being around him so much that we ended up locking in. Bagg a good dude, fasho.
AllHipHop: What was the best part of touring with EST Gee?
Lil Jairmy: The Houston show and the Atlanta show. The Houston show,, the city came out there and showed me so much love. That was a good moment for me, it made me feel real good. And the Atlanta show, a lot of the bros was there. We had Lil Baby there, Ralo, Nardo Wick, Big30. We was deep out there in the A.
AllHipHop: Talk about how you ended up at 300.
Lil Jairmy: With 300, I ended up locking in with Selim and Kevin Liles, and my mans D-Will. That’s one of my business partners. He been having a close relationship with them. He used to let me know how real they are, how different they are from other labels. They really treat people they work with like family, they have a great staff. They believed in me, so that was one of the first things that made me want to go into business with them. Because I turned down so many record deals, I was always scared of signing the wrong thing. But the partnership with them though, it seemed so fair and right.
AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio at all times?
Lil Jairmy: I need some good weed. I need the lights down and off. Not saying all the way dark, but I really like how the blue light lit up. You know how they be having the lights so it’s like you almost in the strip club while you in the studio? I need the lights like that, and I need some good beats. Them 3 things, they gonna keep me going.
AllHipHop: What is the best encounter you had with a fan?
Lil Jairmy: I was out in LA shopping one time and a young dude, he really rocked with my music. He was getting money, so he had gave me $30 grand to lock in, do some work with him. But he gave me $30 grand right off the spot, so that’s one of the best encounters with a fan.
AllHipHop: He gave you $30 grand? That’s wild.
Lil Jairmy: Yeah, that’s super wild. I’m glad I went to the Dior store that day. We was on Rodeo. I’m glad I went that day.
AllHipHop: Do you have any goals for yourself?
Lil Jairmy: Of course. I want to become a big artist, leave a legacy. I have plans on going Platinum and Gold, hopefully I’ll get some awards that come with it. I want to reach the $100 million mark, all that. Only a few other goals fasho, and get all my people out. I want all my family to have financial freedom. Where I come from, a lot of my people ain’t doing too good. Never being doing too good, I want to change it around for me and my folks. That’s one of my goals for sure.
While Kanye West still has millions of fans, there are some people who are burning their Yeezys, deleting their “College Drop Out” downloads, and regretting they got his name tattooed on their bodies.
Now, a London tattoo studio is signing up to help people get rid of the reminders that they were, at one time, Ye devotees.
According to a tweet sent out by NAAMA Studios, a tattoo removal company, they are offering to remove any tattoos connected to the artist for free.
“Yeezy come, yeezy go,” NAAMA Studios tweeted. “Got a #kanyewest tattoo? Tag us.”
— NAAMA Studios Laser Tattoo Removal (@NAAMAstudios) November 15, 2022
A photo tweeted out by the company is of a man’s arm with the tattoo that says “Bye.” The artist darkens the “y” and “e” to indicate Kanye’s new official name, Ye.
“We’ll remove your Kanye tattoos for free,” the studio offered.
The tattoo won’t take up a lot of your money but will take up a lot of your time. A full tattoo removal, according to the website, can be done in as little as 2 to 3 weeks, or 10 to 15 sessions. The studio uses a low-energy laser for each procedure.
The comments show, people are already asking to get their ink changed.
The backlash comes after the producer-turned-rapper-turned-designer made antisemitic and anti-Black comments.
He also continues to celebrate Donald Trump and his daughter and looking to run for president in the next presidential election. But before then, he is currently, as reported by AllHipHop.com, trying to figure out his finances so that he can fix up his $57 million beach house.
Young Thug and Gunna’s RICO trial will begin in January.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Judge Ural Glanville denied the prosecution’s motion for continuance on Thursday (November 17). Prosecutors asked the judge to delay the RICO trial against YSL members until March.
Prosecutors requested a delay because a few of Young Thug and Gunna’s co-defendants don’t have representation. But Judge Glanville felt the wait would be unfair to the YSL members sitting in jail with no bond.
“Most of these people have no bonds, that is something that weighs heavily on the court in terms of a start date for this trial,” the judge explained. “They deserve to have a right to go to trial.”
Judge Glanville said he may consider allowing the unrepresented defendants to be tried separately from the other YSL members. Prosecutors want Young Thug, Gunna and all of their co-defendants to be tried together.
Jury selection for the RICO trial is scheduled to begin on January 5, 2023. Judge Glanville expects the trial to last six to nine months.
Young Thug, Gunna and more than two dozen co-defendants were indicted for racketeering and gang activity. Prosecutors claim Thugger’s label YSL Records is a front for a violent street gang.
Ciara learned some life lessons after leaving Future. Perhaps the most valuable lesson was learning to love herself more.
The “Body Party” songstress graced the cover of the November issue of Women’s Health magazine. During her interview with WH she opened up about her tumultuous time with her ex-fiance and baby’s father.
Although the Atlanta natives morphed into Hip-Hop and R&B’s favorite couple, Future’s toxic ways were too much to bear. Three months after the birth of their son Future Zahir they split in 2014.
Stepping into motherhood forced her to take an honest look at where her life was and the needs of her growing family. “I can’t be the best mom if I’m not loving on myself,” said Cici.
Russell Wilson certainly helped make the transition into self-love when they began dating in 2015. They eventually married in 2016. Still, she kept her focus internal and found strength in exercising, adjusting her diet, and diving deep into her entrepreneurial endeavors.
“When I put more focus on me, I felt like I grew into another level of womanhood,” she said.
Despite the growing pains that come with maturing in life, energy doesn’t lie. By changing her perspective, she was able to take control of her life. The singer earned the master rights to her music in 2019. Subsequently establishing Beauty Mark Entertainment later that year.
Now a mother of three, self-love sounds like a simple concept, in truth, it’s a daily journey filled with endless complexities.
Cici encourages all people to find what brings them release. Find what brings you joy. “Go to that,” she said.
We had a lovely chat with the Chicago-born rapper Resse P, discussing her 7th single “Rum Chata.” The talented Hip Hop artist took us back to her childhood Christmas days, revealing what inspired her to write a song about the liqueur RumChata. We also talked about the current status of the industry and which of the emerging music genres she likes best.
Let’s break down the fun-loving Holiday single “Rum Chata”! It’s not the conventional Christmas song, how did you come up with the idea, and what inspired you to write it?
I came up with the idea one holiday season because I love RumChata and eggnog. My producer is extremely creative with his melodies, so when I heard the beat, the melody for “Rum Chata” just rang out. Knowing how big holiday jingles can be when I got great feedback, I was inspired to keep writing it into what it is today.
Are you a festive person? Do you have that Holiday spirit? How do you spend Christmas day? How about when you were younger? Is it an important season for you?
I wouldn’t say I’m a festive person or have holiday spirit really, lol! But, I do enjoy the holidays and how it can bring people together. For instance, I’ve always lived away from my family and Christmas gives me a chance to go home, spend time with them, and gather around one dinner table. Especially as a kid, we would all go to my uncle’s house during the holidays and open gifts. To say it’s an important season would be a stretch, but I do enjoy this time of year.
When did you first realize that you wanted to become a Hip Hop artist? Who is your biggest supporter?
I started making music in 2007 after my mom and brother got into a car accident. At the time, my little brother was making beats and when I went home and heard them, I thought they were dope enough to write to.
The music video for “Rum Chata” is really funny, cozy, and genuine. Did you actively collaborate with your team during the shooting? Are the people acting in the clip close to family members and friends?
Thanks so much! The team for Rum Chata was two guys with a camera, me and my assistant. It wasn’t a large production at all. Just a bunch of my family and friends loved the concept that came for free food and to support my vision.
“Chanel” came out this summer! How was it perceived? Do you plan to release any new songs in the near future?
“Chanel” got really great feedback, especially because of how popular “FNF” was by GloRilla and I shouted her out in my first verse. I’m thinking some good follow-up singles will be coming in mid-December and late January just to keep my fans fed.
Which artists have inspired you while growing up? Who used to listen to you? How about now? Who is one of your favorite artists at the moment?
My favorite artist of all time is Nas. So I was definitely influenced by his storytelling ability and overall positive Hip Hop message growing up. I think now one of my most influential artists is Lil Wayne. He is the GOAT of my generation with punchlines and metaphors that can start wars.
From the emerging new genres, which ones excite you the most? Will we be seeing you experiment with different styles?
I’m actually a really really BIG fan of EDM so I’m certain you will see me dip into that. I feel like people can already hear the Jazz in my music so that’s a given. But, POP here I come!
Social media helped many young people in the industry to stand out and prosper in their careers. What do you think about that? Do you think that streaming platforms have made the process of becoming a successful artist easier?
I definitely believe streaming platforms have given many people that wouldn’t usually get an opportunity, a chance to shine. However, I also believe it has ruined the sacredness of genuine talent. To be a star in the past was a gem. It was prized because of its unique talent and extraordinary ability. Now it seems like it’s any m#### with a camera willing to pay with their soul for fame. I believe that social media platforms in totality have made it easier to become a celebrity in general. One viral moment and the right campaign then boom, a rise to fame.
Watch the official music video for “Rum Chata” here:
If you’re struggling to raise your credit score, YG might be a good candidate to ask for some sound advice. Most rappers flex cars, jewelry, clothes, and all sorts of other things that don’t mean much after they buy them. However, this flex is needed!
Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion would all agree Keenon Jackson is a valued customer. The “Scared Money” rapper wasn’t scared to let the world know he’s pushing a credit score of 833 out of 900. He took to Instagram to share his most recent TransUnion report.
The Bompton native is certainly qualified to purchase a four-door Benz that can fit all his friends.
As we all know, credit is king, and the value of good credit can’t be overstated.
Salute to any black man who is financially focused. Ladies and gentlemen, these are the type of economics Melvin (Ving Rhames) tried to teach Jodi (Tyreese) about in Baby Boy.
We don’t advocate posting financial records via social media. However, if “motivational purposes only” was a post, this would be it.
You might want to take a look at your scores. Men lie, women lie, but credit scores don’t.
In commemoration of the 22nd anniversary of DJ Screw, Travis Scott and Isaac Yowman announce they are teaming up to make a movie about the life of legendary Hip-Hop figure, DJ Screw. The full length biopic will be produced by Columbia Pictures, a subsidiary of Sony, under the leadership of Vice President Maia Eyre, according to Deadline.
“Continuing the legacy of my brother is most important,” DJ Screw’s sister Michelle Wheeler said. “The process honestly has been exciting. I’m like wow, we’re really about to make a movie. Nearly a dozen film directors and producers had approached us over the years, but this was the first time I actually felt fully comfortable. I’m very thankful for Sony and Travis being on this journey with us, helping keep my brother Screw’s legacy going.”
DJ Screw, a Houston legend who popularized the whole “chopped and screw” movement, was an icon in Texas Hip-Hop culture. Surely, Scott, who grew up in H-Town, was influenced by the icon.
Travis Scott will serve as the executive producer of the film. So will Yowman, who promised the film will be made with integrity.
“The studio and I, alongside Travis’s team, have been connecting with writers — identifying the best way to tell this story on paper,” he said.
Adding, “Screw is a music icon, in the South he’s like a God, so there’s a level of delicacy when tapping into his story. That noted I’m grateful as hell to have his sister Michelle and brother Charles in my corner as a support system. I don’t know everything, and there’s so much information out there, so being able to talk to legends like Lil’ Keke, Bun B, and D-Reck and get unbiased perspectives has been helpful with me navigating through the process.”
An insider shared, “Ye has mostly been living at the Waldorf for the past month with Juliana [Nalu, his new model girlfriend].” According to the website, the hotel is pricey, costing guests $1,204 to $4,018 per night for a stay in the penthouse.
Since moving in at the beginning of October, Ye has already reportedly spent about $170K.
“His house near Kim’s also needs renovating, and he wanted a change of scenery after months at Soho Warehouse Downtown,” the person said.
Despite staying in the swanky hotel, the source said, “He’s having to sort his finances out, so renovation work at his Malibu place is on hold at the moment.”
Kim Kardashian, the billionaire mother of his kids and former wife of the troubled rapper, is going forward with her real estate dream and is currently investing money in one of the priciest hotels in Beverly Hills.
Hip-Hop’s most colorful snitch has emerged from his hiding place. If you were wondering where 6ix9ine has been, he is back outside and it seems safe for him to be outside scurrying around NYC again even though his own lawyers can’t ever find him.
Upon his return, he came bearing gifts. The cheese-biting “Stoopid” rapper took a trip to the illustrious Privè Porter boutique. His music may not be as popular as it once was but he’s still flexing big stacks of cash and buying Birkin bags for the ladies.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck8zgICuwf1/
In a clip posted to his Instagram, we find him shopping with close to a million dollars in cash. He came prepared to spend $300k on 13 Birkin bags which varied in colors, like his hair. After displaying his wealth on the floor, he made it a point to emphasize, “this is not Chanel, man!”
Drake recently rewarded a group of strippers with Chanel bags. Perhaps this was a shot at the 6 God. Looking directly into the camera 6ix9ine boasted he was ready to rumble while exclaiming the “king of NY is back.”
Shockingly, it almost felt like the old 6ix9ine. All we needed to hear was him yell, “Treyway.” Oops, the self-proclaimed king of NY snitched on his loyal subjects, and he can’t really utter the phrase.
His giving heart remains as he showed the bill for the handbags totaling over a quarter million dollars. He then gave the bags to a woman celebrating her birthday. Her friends got bags too.
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Young Dolph’s Death and suspected gunman Justin “Straight Drop” Johnson thought it was smart to release a new track while incarcerated for his role in the rap star’s murder.
The track titled “No Statements” was released on YouTube last week (November 11th, 2022). Coincidentally it was the same day Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy announced Hernandez Govan as the third suspect arrested in the case.
In the song, Johnson maintains his innocence rapping, “say I’m a rapper, the state say that I’m a paid killer.”
Ironically the song is in fact, a statement. Judging by the timing, it appears that he considers this ordeal as material to boost his rap career. In addition, the cover art indicates the track was recorded during a phone call inside 201 Poplar inside Shelby County Jail.
“No statement/got to be patient/might make it home before you blink,” he arrogantly raps.
According to reports, two of Young Dolph’s Paper Route Empire artists, Paper Route Woo and Snupe Bandz issued statements addressing the track.
“It seem like somebody giving up some statements. It can’t be no statements. Somebody constantly getting pulled in so somebody giving some statements up,” said Paper Route Woo.
Keep in mind authorities believe Hernandez Govan masterminded the murder plot. Considering he is now in custody, Paper Route Woo could be right.
“They just rapping about it, somebody talking in real life,” said Snupe Bandz.
Johnson seems to have no regard for Dolph’s grieving family. By the same token, he isn’t receiving much respect behind bars. As we previously reported, he was assaulted at Shelby County Jail.
Jeffrey “Ja Rule” Atkins’s live streaming entertainment marketplace ICONN Live will release never-before-seen content on Apple TV.
“Adding Apple TV to the equation is going to take ICONN to the next level!” says Hip Hop veteran Ja Rule. “ICONN allows fans to access these iconic artists so intimately.”
The 46-year-old rapper continues, “With the app now being available on Apple TV, ICONN will allow even more fans to join the experience as well as introduce a whole new generation to the legends I grew up loving!”
Legendary Hip Hop artist Rakim will headline the upcoming VIBES Concert on the ICONN Live app. Viewers will witness the emcee run through tracks off the classic 1987 album Paid in Full by Eric B. & Rakim.
Paid in Full hosts the singles “I Ain’t No Joke”, “I Know You Got Soul”, and “Eric B. Is President.” Rolling Stone magazine ranked the LP’s title track at #132 on the publication’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Pain Is Love is the third studio album by Ja Rule. That 2001 Murder Inc./Def Jam-backed project earned a Best Rap Album nomination at the 44th Grammy Awards. The Pain Is Love single “Always on Time” featuring Ashanti peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Kanye “Ye” West’s 2021 album Donda debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and earned an Album Of The Year nomination at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. In contrast, the sequel mostly flew under the radar.
Apparently, at least one of the Donda 2 producers did not get paid. ATL Jacob sat down with VladTV. The conversation included the “Pablo” and “Louie Bags” beatmaker discussing the financial fallout from his time working with Kanye West.
“Everybody was confused like, ‘How we get paid?'” said ATL Jacob. DJ Vlad then asked Jacob if he was confused about the situation. The 808 Mafia affiliate replied, “Hell yeah. I’m still confused. If he’s banned from Stem Player, then how we get paid?”
Kanye West lost several lucrative business deals after the Chicago native went on conspiracy theory-laden rants about the Jewish community. However, reports claim Stem Player chose not to cut ties with the controversial entertainer.
As for ATL Jacob’s lack of knowledge about Donda 2 payouts, he does not seem upset about not getting compensated for his labor. Jacob said, “I ain’t tripping though, because I learned a lot just working on [Donda 2].”
In addition to making music with Kanye West for Donda 2, ATL Jacob has also produced for Future, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Roddy Ricch, Nav, and more. Jacob’s contribution to Kodak Black’s “Super Gremlin” helped the single peak at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2022.
Drake and Jay-Z are arguably the two greatest Hip Hop stars of their respective generations. Both rappers racked up album sales, industry awards, and critical praise as they etched their names in music history.
This week, Drake earned another No 1. on the Billboard 200 chart when Her Loss debuted atop the tally with 404,000 units. That joint effort with 21 Savage also leads the latest Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums rankings.
Drake now has 14 career Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart-toppers. The 36-year-old recording artist pulled into a tie with Jay-Z for the most all-time Number Ones on that specific weekly tally.
In addition, Drake draws closer to Jay-Z’s record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart for a solo artist. Jay currently has 14 projects that have led the Billboard 200. Drake is right behind him with 12 projects.
Her Loss became 21 Savage’s third No. 1 album. 2019’s I Am > I Was was the Slaughter Gang captain’s first Billboard 200 topper. Savage has three Number Ones on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as well.
As Drake continues to match some of Jay-Z’s chart records, Beyoncé recently cemented her name in the Grammys record book next to her husband. Both Beyoncé and Jay-Z now have 88 career Grammy nominations, the most for any act in history.
Drake presently has 47 career Grammy nominations with 4 wins in his career. Jay-Z has 24 Grammy victories. He is tied with Kanye West for the most Grammy wins by a Hip Hop artist. Beyoncé has 28 Grammys, the second-most of all time and the most for a female act.
21 Savage has been on the defense against some Hip Hop purists after his comments about a Hip Hop icon. During a conversation on Clubhouse, Savage shared his thoughts on Nas.
“I don’t feel like he’s relevant,” said 21 Savage. “He’s not relevant. He just has a loyal ass fanbase. He just has a loyal fanbase, and he still makes good-ass music.”
After his remarks about Nas went viral, Savage hoped on Twitter to clarify his point. The London-born rapper tweeted, “I would never disrespect Nas or any legend who paved the way for me y’all be tryna take stuff and run with it 🤦🏾♂️.”
I would never disrespect nas or any legend who paved the way for me y’all be tryna take stuff and run with it 🤦🏾♂️
Actor/filmmaker Michael Rapaport took issue with what 21 Savage had to say about the Illmatic album creator. The Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest director blasted Savage on his podcast.
“Why, me, Michael Rapaport, gets so offended? Because number one, 21 Savage, I guaranteed if I walked around the streets of New York, and I asked people to quote your best line, it would be hard for me to find somebody that would be able to quote a quotable line,” said Rapaport.
The 52-year-old New Yorker went on to say Nas’s verse on Main Source’s “Live at the Barbeque” track is better than 21 Savage’s entire catalog. Michael Rapaport also called out DJ Akademiks for saying some Hip Hop pioneers are now “dusty.”
21 Savage recently teamed up with OVO Sound frontman Drake for the Her Loss collaborative project. Her Loss debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with the highest first-week sales for a Hip Hop album in 2022.
Nas once again partnered with producer Hit-Boy for King’s Disease III which dropped on November 11. The third installment in the album series arrived after 2020’s Grammy-winning King’s Disease and 2021’s King’s Disease II. They also created Magic in 2021.
“And we see why you would think Nas is irrelevant, 21 Savage, because when we listen to your music it shows that you’re not a big Nas fan… I hear it in your work… You’re like Cat in the Hat. That’s the kind of s### you’re on… There’s nothing positive in your s###,” said Michael Rapaport.
