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Drake Reveals He Owns $3.3 Million Of Pharrell Williams’ Iconic Jewelry In Surprise ‘Jumbotron Sh*t Poppin’ Video 

Drake is giving fans a glimpse behind the curtain of his superstardom in the new video for “Jumbotron Sh*t Poppin.” 

The “Rich Flex” hitmaker surprised his fans with visuals for the Her Loss song, announcing its release via Instagram Monday night (Jan. 16).  

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A message at the beginning of the visuals reads “This is 24 hours for us,” before cutting to scenes of the Toronto native living the highlife of a megastar rapper.  

The video opens with Drake flexing part of his jewelry collection, but fans of Skateboard P will notice several of Pharrell Williams’ iconic pieces on display.  

While several famous faces make cameo appearances, including Mike Tyson, Lil Baby, and U.K. rapper Central Cee, Drake’s new drip takes center stage.  

Included are several pieces from Pharrell Williams’ Jacob & Co. collection that he recently sold for millions via his new Joopiter online auction platform.  

Among them is the 14K three-tone N.E.R.D Pendant Chain, which went for $2,184,000 at Joopiter’s launch in November.  

“This is one of the most historic pieces of contemporary jewelry that represents an incomparable artist, at an incomparable time, with incomparable creativity,” the auction description notes.  

While Drake did not confirm he copped the chain from the auction, he flaunted several other pieces sold in the same lot. He also has the $725,000 White Gold Brain Pendant Chain and Pharrell’s iconic Skateboard Pendant Chain, which sold for $103,750.  

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Other pieces include the yellow gold version of the Brain Pendant Chain and the BBC Pendant Chain. Both were sold for $150,000, valuing Drake’s haul at over $3.3 million. Check out the collection in the video below.  

Sheek Louch Accuses Young Thug’s Co-Defendants Of Snitching: “It’s All The Way Horrible” 

Sheek Louch is dishing out some advice to Young Thug, telling him to rid himself of the people around him and accusing the YSL rapper’s co-defendants of snitching on him.  

The Lox member shared his thoughts during a VladTV interview while discussing his latest single. He opened with an explanation of why he called the track “Loyal or Stupid.”  

“I’m definitely talking from a different age right now,” Sheek Louch began. “I’m a hundred years old, Vlad, so my definition of keeping it real is different maybe right now than what it was back then, you know what I mean? So loyal or stupid is ‘Don’t be loyal to these dudes that’s not really loyal to you,‘ man. Or even to themselves.”  

Vlad directed the conversation to the YSL RICO case and claimed “loyalty is being pushed and questioned” in Hip-Hop currently. He referenced the various plea deals taken by Gunna and others ahead of Young Thug’s upcoming trial.    

“Listen, I think it’s all the way horrible,” the Yonkers rapper stated. “Whatever you’re involved in, man, if you’re not gonna go all the way with it, man, it’s no place for that kind of s###, to even…how can I say this? To snitch.”  

Sheek Louch Tells Young Thug: “Stop Relying on These Other Guys”

Sheek then offered Young Thug some advice. “I would get rid of all these m############ around you,” he offered before adding, “Take whatever they’re gonna give you. Stop relying on these other guys, man, they’re not down with you. How about that?”  

Sheek then admitted he doesn’t know the YSL rappers well enough to speak to the events surrounding their case but added Young Thug was likely caught off-guard by the plea deals.  

“From what I’m seeing, it’s crazy,” Sheek Louch stated. “I know he’s sitting back and being like ‘G#######, we was homies.’ Right?”  

Ultimately, the “Money, Power & Respect,” hitmaker claimed the deals made Young Thug’s case more difficult to fight.  

“If everybody would’ve just shut the f### up, nobody would’ve been in that much trouble. I mean, they know what they know, of course. We know that, right? But still, it’s no space for n##### talking, man. That’s just making everything worse. That’s why they separate you, they give you separate lawyers, they do all that kind of s###. It’s crazy. I don’t even know Thug like that, but God bless you, bro. It’s f##### up for you.” 

Cardi B Recalls Offset’s Reaction To News Of Takeoff’s Death 

Cardi B has opened up about the moment she and her husband, Offset, learned the tragic news that Takeoff died, revealing her husband began screaming and throwing up.  

The NYC native shared their reactions to the Migos rapper’s passing during her appearance on the debut episode of the new Jason Lee Show.  

She recalled the couple was in bed after cancelling their plans to go to a party La La Anthony was hosting in New York. Then “out of where” Cardi and Offset’s phone began ringing repeatedly. 

“Offset picked up the phone, and he’s just like ‘No!” screaming,” she said, adding he kept screaming “No!” over and again. When Cardi asked Offset what was going on, he replied, “Takeoff is dead,” at which point she “smacked him. “  

The couple was in shock and couldn’t believe the news. Offset continued screaming and eventually became physically sick.  

She continued,” I was just like ‘Don’t say that.’ he’s just like screaming. Throwing things. Throwing up, Running all over.”  

Cardi B says she felt “so scared,” adding, “ I was just crying so much. It was terrible.” Listen to the clip below. The full interview is available here.  

Offset delivered an emotional tribute to his cousin and fellow Migos member during Takeoff’s Celebration of Life on Nov 11. 

“I don’t want to question you, God, but I just don’t get it,” he said. “I don’t get you sometimes.” 

A few days later he took to Instagram, admitting, “The pain you have left me with is unbearable. “My heart is shattered and I have so many things to say, but I can’t find the words. 

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Meek Mill Welcomed Gunna Home, Then Stopped Following Him

There is a boulder on a big hill and that boulder says “I don’t like Wunna.” Well, guys. Last month, Meek Mill tweeted support for Gunna coming home. He said:

The tweet may have been a big premature. First of all, it was deleted. Somebody probably told Meek of the nuance of the release. He didn’t quite snitch, but he did co-sign some stuff, as did another members of Young Thug’s YSL. It ain’t illegal to be in a gang! If so, cops all over the states would be under arrest instantly. But it does not help at all, especially when the gang in question is on trial for murder, robbery and witness intimidation.

Sorry, I got a bit deep in the woods. At the end of the day, Meek rescinded his support of Gunna. He went a step farther and unfollowed him on social media.

Easy come, easy go.

How will Gunna move back into society? I do not see that dude will be able to do that easily. Like I said before, he’s gunna have to have a ton of security and a fairly large best friend walking with him everywhere. Especially at awards shows and things of that nature.

Ice-T Calls BS On Rumored Feud With ‘Law & Order’ Actor Christopher Meloni

Ice-T shut down a rumor claiming he’s beefing with Law & Order franchise veteran Christopher Meloni on Monday (January 16).

The Hip-Hop legend received an email saying the National Enquirer was working on a story about his supposed feud with Meloni. Ice-T shared a screenshot of the email with Meloni and posted it on Twitter.

“Just sent this email over to my guy @Chris_Meloni,” Ice-T wrote. “Clownass MFs trying to make up Drama outta thin air… WOW… MFs are really on that BS.”

Meloni also dismissed the rumor on Twitter.

“So…@FINALLEVEL was sent this,” he wrote. “He was kind enough to let me know we were feuding.”

According to the email, unnamed sources said Ice-T was jealous of Meloni. The National Enquirer hasn’t published the story as of Monday night.

Meloni returned to the Law & Order franchise in 2021 after leaving Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2011. He reprised his role as Elliot Stabler in a new series titled Law & Order: Organized Crime.

Ice-T joined the cast of Law & Order: SVU in 2000. The gangsta rap pioneer has remained a fixture on the show for more than two decades. He became the longest-running male actor in a television series in 2022.

Spike Lee Launches New Fellowship For HBCU Students At Morehouse, Spelman, and Clark Atlanta University

 Spike Lee, a Morehouse graduate and filmmaker, has decided to give back to historically Black colleges in a major way.

According to Deadline, he has partnered with The Gersh Agency to start a Fellows Program to help students attending three schools in the Atlanta University Center Consortium including the following schools: Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown, and ITC.

Only students in the undergraduate program are eligible.

The fellowship is The Spike Fellows Program will provide access and exposure to opportunities in entertainment. The first class will select graduating seniors from AUCC. The scholars will be selected by stakeholders in the AUCC and also members of the Gersh Agency’s management.

“It is with great honor, privilege, and excitement to announce the Spike Fellows in association with my partners The Gersh Agency and the AUCC,” said Lee. “From the jump, from the get-go, I knew when (not if) I opened a crack in the door, I was bringing as many Black and Brown folks with me in front and behind the camera.”

As recipients of the fellowship will walk away with not only debt relief, but also get industry mentorship, post-graduate internships, and full-time employment at the agency.

Lee has an extensive relationship with the AUCC.

“I am who I am because of my grandmother (Zimmie Jackson) and my mother (Jacquelyn Shelton Lee) who both graduated from Spelman College. I am who I am because of my grandfather (Richard Jackson Shelton) and my father (William Lee) who both graduated from Morehouse,” Lee reflected.

Adding, “It’s on the campuses of Spelman and Morehouse where they met, fell in love, and got married. As my elders often told me, ‘Deeds not words.’”

The Academy Award winner is one of the most prolific graduates of the college, along with great men like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Julian Bond, Maynard Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Rev. John Henry Allen, Edwin Moses, and former Surgeon General David Satcher.

NBA YoungBoy Scores Another Top 10 Project With His Motown Debut

NBA YoungBoy earned the 13th Top 10 project of his career with I Rest My Case, which debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart

According to Billboard, I Rest My Case moved 29,000 equivalent album units in its first week. NBA YoungBoy’s first project for Motown Records racked up 39.59 million streams in U.S. for the week ending January 12.

SZA’s SOS remained at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a fifth straight week. Adele’s 30 was the last album to spend its first five weeks at the top of the chart.

“5th week at number one,” SZA wrote on Twitter. “God is good . F### who disagree! Focus on yourself believe in yourself TRUST YOURSELF. GRATEFUL.”

NBA YoungBoy inked a deal with Motown Records in 2022. He was previously signed to Atlantic Records.

Last year, NBA YoungBoy dropped several projects to finish his stint at Atlantic Records. Five of the releases cracked the Top 10 of the Billboard 200.

NBA YoungBoy closed out 2022 by ending his longstanding beef with fellow Baton Rouge rapper Fredo Bang. The bitter rivals put their feud to rest during the holiday season by teaming up for a toy drive in their hometown.

Lil Tjay Reportedly Arrested En Route To Ice Spice Video Shoot

Lil Tjay was arrested in the Bronx on Monday (January 16) as he was en route to a video shoot with Ice Spice. The New York City Police Department made contact with the rapper during a traffic stop. According to TMZ, officers discovered a handgun in his vehicle, which ultimately led to his arrest. In a video of the incident, Lil Tjay is seen being taken away in handcuffs as people continue to film him. He’s placed in the cruiser and hauled off to a local precinct.

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Lil Tjay’s arrest comes seven months after he survived a near-fatal shooting. In June 2022, Lil Tjay was at an upscale mall in Edgewater, New Jersey when Mohamed Konate attempted to rob him. Gunfire was exchanged, and Tjay and a friend were hit. Tjay sustained gunshot wounds to his chest and neck; seven shots in total. Konate was also hit during the shooting and later dropped off at an Upper East Side hospital where he was arrested. Konate has been charged with three counts of attempted murder, three counts of armed robbery and various other unlawful weapons charges.

Lil Tjay was touch and go for awhile. But in August 2022, he returned with an uplifting Instagram video for his fans. He said: “I just wanna say, thanks for the love, thanks for the support. I been looking at the DMs, comments and everything else and I feel love. Seven shots, it was tough, you know. Most people don’t survive it. But I’m here, here for a reason. New music coming soon. We gon’ come back stronger than ever, man.”

The 21-year-old is expected to be hit with at least one weapons possession charge. This isn’t his first arrest. In 2020, he was arrested by the NYPD for criminal possession of a weapon, marijuana possession and grand larceny.

Godfather of Harlem’s Markuann Smith Talks Being Signed To Whitney Houston, Swizz Beatz + Season 3


Markuann Smith was born and raised in Queens and Harlem, but his impact has extended far beyond the five boroughs of New York City. He has been on The Dave Chappelle Show, cult Hip-Hop classics like Juice and Poetic Justice, among other roles. He’s also the executive producer and one of the key creatives of popular drama  Godfather of Harlem, which stars the incomparable Forest Whitaker. The show just started season three and continues to chronicle the life and times of infamous gangster Bumpy Johnson. Markuann plays Junie Byrd, one of Johnson’s heavies. The show expounds on the relationship between Malcolm X, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Bumpy as well as the Mafia.

In an exclusive interview with Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, Markuann delves into the nuance of season three. But, he goes farther. Smith reveals he used to rap, one of the few artists signed to Whitney Houston’s record label and talks about the experience. He also discuss working with Swizz Beatz on the soundtrack of Godfather of Harlem and what they have in store musically with Jadakiss. Most importantly, Markuann shares how his story is one of resilience, perseverance and relentless pursuit of dreams.

Click here for more on Godfather of Harlem.

Eminem Roots For Boldy James’ Recovery Following Car Accident

Eminem publicly offered his well-wishes to Boldy James, who suffered serious injuries in a car accident.

“Sending out best wishes for a quick recovery for The D’s own @boldyjames!!!,” Eminem wrote on Twitter.

Boldy James was involved in a car crash in the Detroit area on January 9. The accident left him in critical condition with broken vertebrae in his neck and orthopedic injuries.

A rep for Boldy James announced he underwent surgery on his neck. He’s currently in stable condition.

“Boldy and his family would like to express their gratitude to the incredible doctors and nurses that are taking care of him, and also to the communities’ emergency medical personnel and first responders,” his rep said in a statement.

Eminem joined a long list of rappers and producers wishing Boldy James well after the accident. The Alchemist and Westside Gunn were among the notable artists showing support for the Griselda Records emcee.

“Please keep my brother in y’all prayers,” Westside Gunn wrote on Twitter. “He’s a strong soul and fighter he’s still talking bout GXFR x 227 forever!!! Just hearing them words broke me down but GOD IS THE GREATEST and BO gonna be better than ever.”

Boldy James joined Griselda Records in 2020. He released several projects, including Fair Exchange No Robbery with Nicholas Craven, in 2022.

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Funk Flex Unbans Tekashi 6ix9ne From Radio Show; Claims Lots Of Rappers Snitch

Funkmaster Flex declared he’s lifting his ban on Tekashi 6ix9ine’s music.

The longtime radio host revealed he’s now willing to play 6ix9ine’s songs on Hot 97 in an Instagram post on Monday (January 16). Funk Flex said many artists “cooperate with law enforcement,” which made him reconsider his 6ix9ine ban.

“IM NO LONGER NOT ‘NOT’ PLAYING 6IX 9INE MUSIC ANYMORE! (SPEAKING FOR MYSELF ONLY),” Funk Flex wrote. “OBVIOUSLY ACCORDING TO REPORTS… THE TREND AMONGST ALOT OF CURRENT RAPPERS (SINCE AND BEFORE 6IX 9INE) CONSIST OF COOPERATING AND TESTIFYING!”

The veteran DJ shared his thoughts a month after Gunna accepted a plea deal in the YSL RICO case. 6ix9ine recently trolled Gunna, who was released from jail while Young Thug and 13 co-defendants await trial.

Funk Flex praised Young Thug, Bobby Shmurda and several other rappers for being the “last of that stand-up tradition.” The Hot 97 host later added Jim Jones’ perspective on unbanning 6ix9ine in an update.

“[Jim Jones] EXPRESSED THAT FOR HIM THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY TOLERANCE FOR TESTIFYING AND COOPERATING!” Funk Flex wrote. “IN TODAYS ERA… JONES AND I MAY DISAGREE ON THE WHY OR WHY NOT THE MUSIC SHOULD PLAY OF PEOPLE WHO COOPERATE BUT WE BOTH AGREE THAT TIMES MIGHT OF CHANGED AND INTEGRITY IS FULLY LOST!”

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Apryl Jones And Tay Diggs Working On New Movie

Rumors were saying that the odd Hollywood couple Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones, aka Omarion’s baby mother and Lil Fizz’s ex-live-in girlfriend, have broken up. But Love and Hip Hop’s Helen of Troy says nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the two are working on a movie together.

According to movie producer and screenwriter  J. Carter, he has cast the two in an upcoming movie.

He posted on IG, “I’ve been holding on to this one for a while, y’all. Look. At. This. Cast. #TheComebackMovie is coming soon. Written and Executive Produced by yours truly.”

Casted for the production is Diggs, who will play Jeff Murray. Murray is married to a woman named Tisa (played by Jones), who allegedly had an affair with his ex-girlfriend named Melanie (played by newcomer Judi Johnson).

Principal photography starts the week of MLK Day.

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What sparked the rumors was when both individuals unfollowed each other on social media.

But the couple was just seen together on the red carpet for “The Best Man,” the series on Peacock and she actually wished him a Happy Birthday two weeks ago.

“Happy Born Day to you my love! I love you to pieces. ❤️”

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Also, just days ago, we think we hear Diggs in the background whispering to “do it,” as Jones sings with her and O’s daughter some late 90s N’SYNC, “Tearin’ Up My Heart.”

Listen close.

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Also … listen to what the 97 chart-topper was supposed to sound like.

Bow Wow Unaware A Hip-Hop Union Exists Speaks To Bigger Problems

Bow Wow called for Hip-Hop to unionize over the weekend, clearly unaware a Hip-Hop union already exists. He likely thought he was coming up with an innovative idea when he valiantly tweeted: “Hip Hop needs a board! No different than the NBA w/ the players association. A committee. That can set rules and keep things in control and protect this thing we call Hip-Hop! And have a retirement plan for the og rappers. I hate seeing my heros liquor’d out no money just washed.”

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We hear you, Shad. But Kurtis Blow, KRS-One and Chuck D are way ahead of you. As co-founders of the Hip Hop Alliance, the trailblazing MCs have been addressing the “needs and concerns of the Hip Hop and R&B workforce through advocacy, information and service” for years. Their primary goal is to improve “the working lives of creators.”

The fact Bow Wow hasn’t heard of it is a problem, and here’s why. Two things: One, media continues to dismiss the contributions of Hip-Hop’s forefathers. Only because 2023 is Hip Hop 50 are we seeing an uptick in coverage of Hip-Hop’s classic artists in recent weeks. Prior to this year, most rap publications would rather cover Lil Xan “overdosing” on Flamin’ Hot Cheetos than bring awareness to something like the Hip-Hop Alliance.

Two, rappers like Bow Wow think they have nowhere to turn for help navigating the music business, but that simply isn’t true. Kurtis Blow, Chuck D and KRS-One are working diligently to improve conditions for all those involved. They’ve erected a whole team comprised of people like Doug E. Fresh, President of the CT NAACP Scot X. Esdaile and social impact strategist Tara L. Martin to join their initiative.

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Oh and Bow Wow’s assertion the “OGs” are drunk laying in a gutter somewhere is also horribly inaccurate. There are a plethora of pioneers who refuse to rest on their laurels and are having incredible careers RIGHT NOW. Just ask MC Lyte or Queen Latifah; LL COOL J; Ice-T; Grandmaster Flash; Slick Rick; even Snoop Dogg FFS. Need I say more?

For more information on the Hip Hop Alliance, head here.

2Pac Allegedly Picked Up Left Eye The Night She Torched Andre Rison’s $1.3M Mansion

Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes infamously torched the $1.3 million home of former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Andre Rison in 1994. The two had been entangled in a toxic relationship that included multiple domestic violence arrests, and she evidently had enough that day.

In a recent interview with The Art of Dialogue, Rison added an extra layer to the story. Rison admits to having several women inside the home at some point. When Left Eye, who was already intoxicated, showed up later that night, she was ready for a fight. And as the saying goes, “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” But Left Eye had an escape plan—and it apparently involved 2Pac. Rison claims the All Eyez On Me legend came to Left Eye’s rescue the night she committed felony arson.

“I assumed that was already planned,” Rison said. “I just looked outside and there was a limo outside. She was getting in the limo and the door cracked. When the door cracked, it was obvious. There were other people outside, too. Everybody seen everything, but it was all good. I was already disengaging.”

It’s no secret Left Eye and 2Pac had a close friendship, but it supposedly never went any further. Still, Rison wasn’t convinced. Rison said his boys confirmed Left Eye was talking to 2Pac while on tour with TLC. After 2Pac picked her up that night, he never looked at him the same again.

“I drew the line ’cause I had partners like that before, but this was a unique situation,” he added. “Coming up and you’re the guy, it’s hard to cheat. It’s hard to be in the public eye and have a different chick on your hip every week. A lot of guys don’t. A lot of guys go the mistress route. But the tables is turned just as much. What you do to a woman, a woman can do to you just as fast—or even quicker.”

Rison, who dated Left Eye off and on between 1994 and 2001, says neither one of them had “stepped out” at that point, but once 2Pac showed up in that limo, that “solidified” his suspicions.

Speaking to VladTV, Outlawz rapper EDI Mean confirmed Left Eye had a unique bond with 2Pac, which perhaps led to some jealous feelings on Rison’s side.

“Pac and Left Eye had a special friendship, they did,” he said. “I’ve always heard that Left Eye was a firecracker herself, another Gemini. Everybody that I know always said they could see why they were attracted to each other because they were kind of like two peas in a pod and Left Eye spoke about Pac publicly and said that she felt like he was her soul mate.”

Shortly after Rison and Left Eye broke up, her life took a tragic turn in 2002 when she was killed in a car crash while visiting Honduras. Rison, on the other hand, went on to marry Lisa Rison.

Janelle Monáe Delivers Inspirational Message Accepting SeeHer 2023 Critics Choice Award  

Janelle Monáe spoke out for those who feel marginalized or outcast while accepting the SeeHer Award at the Critics Choice Awards Sunday night (Jan. 15) 

The singer and Glass Onion actress opened by clarifying her pronouns. “I’m Janelle Monáe,” they began, “and my pronouns are she/her/they/them… and free-ass m###########.” 

Janelle Monáe explained the importance of representation and said she hopes the characters she’s “had the honor of playing,” allow people to feel seen.  

“I try to make an effort in my work … to highlight the ones who have been pushed to the margins of society, who’ve been outcast or relegated to ‘the other,’ ” she continued. “This is a deeply personal choice for me because I grew up to working-class parents. My mother was a janitor, my father was a trash man, and my grandmother was a sharecropper in Aberdeen, Mississippi.” 

Janelle Monáe Celebrates Her Identity

The Dirty Computer creator added, “and it’s personal because I am non-binary. I am queer, and my identity influences my decisions and my work.”  

The Critics Choice Awards present the SeeHer Award to a person who “advocates for gender equality, portrays characters with authenticity, defies stereotypes and pushes boundaries.” 

Janelle Monáe shared she hopes to inspire audiences to be more “empathetic,” and “kind,” with “less judgment.” 

“There were so many times in my life, y’all, where I did not see me. I couldn’t see my light. I couldn’t see past my circumstances. If you know my story, I wasn’t supposed to make it out of Kansas City, Kansas, to be here tonight,” said Monáe.

“I didn’t see the vision clearly for myself,” she said before adding, “I couldn’t see my gift. I couldn’t see what my purpose was supposed to be at that time. But thank you, God, so many other people did. They didn’t give up on me, and they gave me opportunities despite my own lack of confidence. I was fakin’ it till I made it.” 

Bow Wow Calls For Hip-Hop Union To Protect Rappers 

Bow Wow is calling for the Hip-Hop community to unite to protect the genre and its artists. 

The rapper-turned-actor shared his thoughts online this weekend. He believes Hip-Hop can benefit from unionizing and offered the NBA Players Association as a blueprint.  

“Hip hop needs a board!” Bow Wow tweeted on Saturday. No different than the NBA w/ the players association. A committee,” he added. 

According to Bow Wow, a union is necessary to gatekeep Hip-Hop stating an association should “set rules and keep things in control and protect this thing we call hip hop!” 

Furthermore, he also believes more needs to be done to help rap’s elders in retirement. “And have a retirement plan for the og rappers,” he offered. “I hate seeing my heros liquor’d out no money just washed.”  

Bow Wow claims a Hop-Hop association should “set rules and keep things in control and protect this thing we call hip hop!”  

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The Hip Hop Alliance

While some fans agreed with Bow Wow, others pointed out such an association already exists, founded by some of rap’s pioneers. Chuck D, Kurtis Blow, and Doug E. Fresh founded The Hip Hop Alliance in July 2022 with a team of other rap legends. The three icons serve as president, vice president, and vice chairman, respectively. Fellow pioneer KRS-One takes his place on the Alliance as chairman. 

 As Chuck D explained exclusively to AllHipHop.com, The Hip Hop Alliance aims to “join forces to promote fair wages and fair royalties. They also want to advocate for “mental health and physical health benefits,” along with retirement benefits. 

“And this is all for the artists because the artists nowadays are in a bad way,” “The Breaks” rapper added. “We all know, because of a pandemic, everything is shut down and it is so difficult to make a living. Theaters are shutting down all over the country, concert halls, clubs, what have you. So it is so very difficult to make a living, first and foremost.”  

He continued, “Then you have these deals that these artists are in, and they are exploited, and it’s been happening for hundreds of years. So now we are coming together, a group of people, to stand up and say, ‘This is not right. Let’s change the game and create fairness for the artists who are out there giving their all to the community.’” 

Tekashi 6ix9ine Flaunts $1 Million Cash, Says He’s Traveling Alone & Posts Address  

Tekashi 6ix9ine flashed $1 Million in cash online this weekend, claiming he’s on a solo trip to New York, seemingly urging anybody to try and take it from him.  

The notorious internet troll took to Instagram on Sunday (Jan. 15) to flaunt the stack of money. He also made sure to point out he was traveling alone and shared his destination and arrival time. 

“On my way to New York. I got a million dollars on me,” said Tekashi 6ix9ine before adding, “and on my mother I’m by myself.” Furthermore, he also announced he would be arriving at Morristown, New Jersey airport at 6:45 p.m., apparently taunting anybody who might try and meet him there to take his stash of cash.  

Tekashi 6ix9ine ended his post with a clarification that he wasn’t actually alone: “Well I’m with the kid who recorded this video but he’s like 5’4 140 solid I swear,” he concluded. 

The controversial Brooklyn rapper wasn’t done stunting. He also flexed a pair of luxury paint-splattered cars alongside 14 boxes from high-end fashion house Hermès. Check out his post below. 

Tekashi 6ix9ine Shows Off $1 Million Cash While Onboard Private Jet

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While Tekashi 6ix9ine appears to have no concerns over his safety, he was banned from his Miami apartment last month. The condo managers fear for the safety of their residents because his snitching means people are after him.  

They claim there is a “bounty placed on 6ix9ine’s life” following his release from prison “in exchange for information regarding others and the provocative antics of 6ix9ine.” 

The complex managers shared a photo of the rainbow-haired artist alongside a description and a warning not to approach him. “If seen on property, do not check-in, do not approach and contact security immediately,’ the notice read in part.  

They also claimed residents were left frightened after the rapper’s bodyguards appeared onsite with assault weapons.  

Kanye West’s New “In-Laws” Break Silence On Marriage To Bianca Censori 

While Kanye West and his new bride have remained tight-lipped over their alleged wedding ceremony, his new in-laws have shared their excitement at the latest addition to their family. 

The news Ye married Yeezy employee Bianca Censori in a secret ceremony after the new couple were spotted hanging out together in Los Angeles broke on January 13. The pair worked together for several years prior to their nuptials; the Aussie worked as an architectural designer at Yeezy.  

Although Kanye West is sporting a wedding band on his ring finger, he hasn’t officially re-married. They failed to file for a marriage license with the State of California, therefore their union may be symbolic, but it’s not actually legal.  

However, West’s new bride’s family is overjoyed at the news. Censori’s sister Angelina told Aussie paper, The Herald Sun, that the news marks a “very exciting” time for them.  

Another family member, Alyssia Censori also chimed in, adding the whole family is “super happy for them both.”  

The marriage comes just two months after Ye’s divorce from Kim Kardashian was finalized. Although the SKIMS founder hasn’t directly addressed the father of her children’s new relationship, she shared a pair of cryptic posts on Instagram hours after the news broke.  

“Just remember, the black sheep usually turns into a goat,” Kim wrote on her Instagram Story, as per Page Six. “Keep doing you.”

Kim Kardashian recently admitted that although she had been twice married before her wedding to Kanye West, she considered their union her first “real” marriage.  

Kim Kardashian Meets Pelican Bay Solitary Confinement Inmates  

Kim Kardashian is continuing her mission to be an advocate for prison reform. 

According to TMZ, the SKIMS founder spent the day at California’s Pelican Bay State Prison last week. A source confirmed to the outlet Kim Kardashian intended to meet inmates in solitary confinement to discuss how the lockup affects their mental health.  

Actor Tobey Maguire and movie producer Scott Budnick joined Kim on the trip. The trio was also said to have a camera crew with them, reportedly to film a documentary.  

While he may be best known for executive producing “The Hangover” film franchise, Budnick also shares a passion for criminal justice reform with Kim Kardashian. He is the founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), a non-profit organization providing support for the formerly incarcerated.  

Kim Kardashian Wants To “Make A Difference”

He featured in a May 2022 episode of “The Kardashians,” meeting with Kim to discuss how she can “make a difference” concerning prison reform in the U.S. 

“I think it would be cool to start a firm that does just justice reform and hires formerly incarcerated people to run it and work there,” she said. “I really invest in the people I work with, especially on death row cases.” 

She added, “The system is so broken. I think my goal is just sharing the process so that people can see what our system is really like, and how inhumane the death penalty really is.” 

Kim Kardashian has been a vocal advocate for prison reform, campaigning for the release of many inmates. In 2018 she successfully lobbied President Donald Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson. The 63-year-old grandmother was serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent drug offense. 

She also helped secure clemency for Cyntoia Brown, charged with murdering a man when she was a 16-year-old prostitute. She was released in Aug. 2019 after serving 13 years in prison.  

ddjmilkyway – Proving Success Knows No Age Limit

Some people consider old age as a barrier in the pursuit of their dreams; however, what if they change their perspective on success? According to studies, having a specific goal to work increases our happiness, and those with more ambitious goals are happier than those with low expectations. Furthermore, it’s a fact that a person spends nearly half of his waking hours daydreaming, which includes imagining new possibilities.

If you believe you’re too young to make a difference (Mozart was five when he learned to play the violin) or too old to pursue your dreams (Ronald Reagan was 69 when he was sworn in as president), remember that where there’s a will, there’s a way. History has a list of successful people, who were late bloomers. Suzanne Collins, for example, was 46 when she published The Hunger Games. Oprah Winfrey was 32 when she launched her first talk show, and Ray Croc was 52 when he purchased the McDonald’s franchise and transformed it into what we know today. Many people use age as an excuse when pursuing their dreams, but there are numerous examples of famous people who have achieved enormous success in the earlier or later phase of their lives. 

Witnessing all these examples, we can say that the truth is that there is no age limit to success. We can all start something new at any point in our lives and that is what Dylan Joseph Feszko did at the age of 13.

Born on July 19, 2002, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Dylan Joseph Feszko also known as DJ Milkway is a DJ/MC, music producer, artist, and entrepreneur. He is also recognized as ddjmilkyway and DJ Milkyway. He went to Walter Miller Elementary School and participated in a number of sports including basketball, soccer, and baseball. He then attended Carl Sandburg Middle School, where he concentrated on his grades. During middle school, he discovered a new hobby that would later become his passion. At the age of 13, he decided to become a DJ and refined his MC skills. His first major event took place at Carl Sandburg Middle School, where he performed as a DJ/MC at his middle school graduation with the help of his teachers and peers.

In high school, ddjmilkyway took music theory and music, production classes. He was an important part of the morning announcements at Neshaminy High School as the news anchor. This event helped him improve his social skills as well as his confidence while performing live on camera. Feszko graduated from Neshaminy High School in 2021.  He decided not to attend college after graduation and instead pursued his passion in the music industry by establishing his own entertainment company. In his senior year, he completed the Dual Enrollment program at Neshaminy High School while also attending Bucks County Community College.

When he was 13, ddjmilkyway, beating all odds, founded the entertainment company Milkyway Music Enterprise (MME) LLC with the help of his parents. Milkyway Music Enterprise LLC is an entertainment company that offers DJ/MC services, photo booths, photographers, and videographers, as well as EFX enhancements for school events, weddings, and private parties. The company organizes various types of events for its clients and provides professional DJs for clients’ events. Aspiring to be an Indie Rock musician, on November 30, 2022, ddjmilkyway entered the music industry and released his first single, “Golden Flas,” a song about alternative/indie music.

It’s one thing to plan an event, but finding the right experts to help you create a safe environment for your guests to let loose on the dance floor takes a special skill. Booking MME as your entertainment coordinator will be one of the simplest parts of planning your next wedding, party, or event. MME is a full-service entertainment company that operates all year! It takes pride in creating memorable and immersive experiences for its clients and guests, no matter the occasion. The company possesses a large number of satisfied customers hailing from Pennsylvania to Delaware, New Jersey, and New York. It is also fully insured and has a State Tax ID# for non-profit organizations.

MME’s mission is to provide the highest level of service at a reasonable price by creating healthy environments for partygoers and utilizing talents and experienced professionals as it allows them to create experiences that exceed the average expectation. Due to ddjmilkyway’s continuous drive, he was the youngest recruit to graduate from the Police Youth Academy in New Jersey in 2015. Undoubtedly, his passion has proved to the world that success is not restricted by any age limit, and if people are passionate enough to achieve their dreams, nothing can stop them.