Mary J. Blige is launching a new venture after signing a deal with BET with a new talk show on the way alongside a host of other projects.
The new deal reportedly comes via Blue Butterfly, the film, television, and digital content company founded by the soul songstress in 2019.
And it’s not just the BET partnership, as Blue Butterfly also has a first-look scripted TV deal with Lionsgate Television.
The first BET show is an unscripted talk show series called “The Wine Down.” Mary J. Blige will host and executive-produce the new show, currently in production.
According to Deadline, the series “will bring together the hottest, most outspoken, highly sought-after people in entertainment, sports, social media, and politics” for “raw, provocative, insightful, and real conversations” over wine.
Mary J. Blige Says The Talk Show Is First Of “Multiple” BET Projects
While the guests are yet to be announced the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has an A-List roster of celebrity friends to call on. Mary J. Blige also has her own wine label Sun Goddess, which guests might be sipping on during the episodes.
“BET has been one of my biggest supporters throughout my career,” the “Just Fine” singer said in a statement. “Being able to now create together, for them to be so supportive of my vision for the type of content I will create, is something I am grateful and excited for. We already have multiple projects in the works and there is much more to come.”
Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, recognized what Mary J. Blige brings to the table, adding:
“Throughout her legendary career, Mary has blazed trails to become a global superstar. With Blue Butterfly, Mary develops awe-inspiring stories of the Black experience while uniquely using music to set the foundation. Mary has been a vital part of the BET family and we are eager to see our partnership flourish through this partnership.”
Pusha T and Kanye West have fallen out over the DONDA creator’s recent antics.
The “Diet Coke” hitmaker opened up about the current state of his relationship with his longtime friend and collaborator during a new interview with XXL. Pusha T claims Kanye West stopped speaking to him because he disagreed with Ye’s controversial views.
“He’s not speaking to me now. If you ain’t with it, you ain’t down,” Pusha explained. “And I ain’t with it. I’m not budging on that. I’m not with it.”
The It’s Almost Dry creator also revealed he hasn’t spoken to Ye since November when he first addressed his anti-Black and antiemetic statements, calling Kanye’s stance “disappointing” for him as a Black man.
“At the end of the day, s### is being said today that’s beyond disappointing,” Pusha T told XXL. “It’s beyond that and it’s nothing to tap dance around. It’s wrong. Period. But to me, it’s just me and him having a difference of opinion yet again. ’Cause we done had this for years.”
Despite their previous disagreements, Pusha T believes Kanye’s mental health may be a factor, citing his controversial interview with Alex Jones, where he praised Hitler and the Nazis.
“I heard about this new stuff [on ‘InfoWars’],” he continued. “I don’t know. It’s something that just sort of tells me he’s not well, at the same time. I will say that. It’s going to places where it’s no way to move around.”
Elsewhere during the interview, Pusha T confirmed he is no longer President of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label. However, he revealed that he has a separate deal with Def Jam.
“I have a 50/50 venture with Def Jam,” Pusha explained. “For my own music and for my label.”
Snoop Dogg recently gained widespread support on Twitter when he ran a poll asking if he should become the new boss of the platform.
The poll came after Elon Musk, the current head of Twitter, asked his followers if he should “step down” following controversies related to the site’s moderation policies and banning journalists.
The embattled technology mogul, 51, promised he would abide by the results of the vote – which resulted in a comfortable majority of 57.5 percent of the 17.5 million voting for Musk to resign.
The response was overwhelmingly positive, with over 80% of the more than 2.6 million votes saying they wanted Snoop to take control of the site.
Snoop Dogg is one of the most successful business moguls hip-hop has produced. He recently purchased Death Row Records, has a massive investment in Reddit, is pushing his own cereal with Master P., has a forthcoming line of hot dogs, and has raised $100 million for his Casa Verde Capital cannabis fund.
Elon Musk has not commented on the results of either poll, but he did tweet, “Those who want power are the ones who least deserve it,” although it was unclear if he was talking about Snoop Dogg or referencing his latest dump of “The Twitter Files.”
A judge rejected a defense request to reduce the first-degree murder conviction of the man accused of gunning down rapper Nipsey Hussle earlier today (December 19th).
On March 31st, 2019, Holder shot and killed Hussle, 33, in front of his Marathon clothing store. Both men were members of the Rollin 60s Crips gang, and Holder became enraged after Hussle accused him of being a “snitch.”
Holder returned to the store a few minutes later and shot Nipsey Hussle 11 times with two different guns, kicked him in the head, and fled in a vehicle driven by a woman with whom he was romantically involved. Two other men were also injured in the shooting, but they survived.
Today, Judge H. Clay Jacke of the Los Angeles Superior Court rejected a defense request to reduce the first-degree murder conviction of Holder to second-degree murder or voluntary manslaughter.
Eric Holder Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced on February 22nd and could face a possible life prison term.
A memorial service for Nipsey Hussle was held on April 12th, 2019, at The Staples Center in Los Angeles.
The service featured performances by Stevie Wonder, Jhene Aiko, and Anthony Hamilton while moving tributes by guests such as Snoop Dogg, YG, Nipsey’s father, Dawit Asghedom, and his brother Blacc Sam were given.
Ex-President Barack Obama also paid his regards to Nipsey in a letter to the rapper’s family.
Following the memorial, a funeral caravan trekked 25 miles through South Los Angeles. Nipsey left behind two children, a daughter named Emani and a son named Kross, with actress Lauren London.
“Every time I would see Nip and Lauren, they reminded me of me and my wife. It was like black excellence. You love to see that. So, with that being said, Lauren, my wife, my family, my kids, we’re here for you, whatever you need. If you need a shoulder to cry on. If you need a hug, you just need to get away. We’re here for you. We love you baby girl, we always have we always will,” Snoop Dogg said.
The family drama between Romeo Miller and Master P continued to play out via social media on Monday (December 19).
Romeo called out Master P for alleged financial misdeeds involving the Rap Snacks potato chip brand. According to Romeo, he never got paid for lending his likeness to the company.
“This year I will get my first Rap Snacks check and finally start receiving my earnings from my bags,” Master P’s son wrote on Instagram. “I was told as kid that we owned Rap Snacks, and that my payday would come after put in work and sold company, silly me! I promoted a company for free for 15+ years based on the word of my pops, without being allowed to see any contracts or even meet with the team, and I stayed loyal … but I’m entitled and ungrateful now?”
Romeo discussed his lack of Rap Snacks compensation after recently claiming he’s never been paid for anything he accomplished as Lil Romeo. He said his money was used to pay off Master P’s taxes.
Master P accused his son of acting entitled and spoiled. He later declared he was dropping the feud with his son in a video posted on social media. Romeo fired back at his dad in his since-deleted post about Rap Snacks.
“Only addressing this here because my father is trying to gaslight and break me instead of taking accountability of his mistakes and greed and this is just the tip of the iceberg,” he wrote. “My concern was never about money but that’s the only thing that was highlighted, so here we are.”
Romeo added, “I never brought this to social media, my father @masterp did when he felt the urge to call out blogs to clear up stories that was bothering him. I rarely post, but I do have a voice too and I won’t be bullied. I forgave my dad years ago and I apologize for entertaining this on here, because it’s out of character, but sometimes that’s what it takes. He has to be willing to get help too.”
Baltimore rapper YGG Tay was one of six alleged Black Guerilla Family gang members indicted for racketeering conspiracy on December 15.
The indictment was unsealed on Monday (December 19). The Justice Department accused YGG Tay and others of murder, murder-for-hire, drug trafficking, armed robbery and witness tampering.
YGG Tay allegedly paid gang members to kill his enemies. According to the Baltimore Sun, prosecutors said he once rapped about hiring a hitman named David Warren.
“Breaking news, I just signed the top shooter in the city to a deal,” YGG Tay bragged. “All them years he signed to me, a lot of [people] get killed. If he get caught, don’t stress about it, his lawyer going on my bill. If somehow he lose at trial, got one word, appeal.”
Warren was one of the six men indicted alongside YGG Tay, whose real name is Davante Harrison. The 28-year-old rapper allegedly hired Warren to kill several people.
“Between February and August 2018 Warren allegedly attempted to murder three of Harrison’s rivals in exchange for payments from Harrison,” the DOJ said in a press release. “The intended victims included two individuals who publicly accused Harrison of cooperating with law enforcement and a BGF member who burglarized Harrison’s residence in 2013.”
YGG Tay, who’s already serving 15 years in prison for gun and drug charges, was also accused of paying a BGF member to kill someone in 2014. He allegedly provided the weapon and $10,000 to the gunman.
Barak Olds, Wayne Prince, Joshua Duffy and Tyrell Jefferies were the other alleged BGF members named in the indictment. YGG Tay and his co-defendants face up to life in prison for racketeering conspiracy.
Megan Thee Stallion’s lawyer Alex Spiro accused Tory Lanez of witness tampering in an interview with TMZ on Monday (December 19).
The attorney was asked about Megan Thee Stallion’s bodyguard Justin Edison, who was supposed to testify in the Tory Lanez shooting trial but went missing. Spiro claimed Tory Lanez engaged in misconduct to “prevent a fair trial from taking place.”
“These are not the only witnesses who have been compromised or attempted to be compromised that are testifying in this case,” Spiro said. “This is a pattern of misconduct. It’s clear as day. And after the verdict, the investigation into this conduct is not going to end. And it’s not going to go quietly into the night, and these things are gonna be figured out, and the public will soon learn.”
Kelsey Harris, another witness in the Tory Lanez case, faced accusations of bribery due to the nature of her testimony. She denied the allegations, but her story on the stand changed from the one she told prosecutors in September.
Tory Lanez is on trial for allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. Her bodyguard was expected to testify that Tory Lanez apologized and confessed to the shooting.
Edison previously provided a witness statement revealing Tory Lanez’s alleged confession. But the bodyguard was suddenly M.I.A. when it came time to testify in the trial. Megan Thee Stallion’s attorney said Edison’s disappearance was uncharacteristic.
“The bodyguard is a very responsible person,” Spiro asserted. “He’s always on the grid, always responsive. All [of a] sudden, the one day he doesn’t show up in all the days of his career and life – and all his working for Meg and others in the entertainment business – is the day he’s set to testify. And he was going to testify that Tory, in fact, confessed to him and said, ‘I shot her. I’m sorry.’”
Tory Lanez pleaded not guilty to assault and weapons charges. If convicted, he faces up to 22 years and eight months in prison.
Donnell Russell, the former manager of R. Kelly, has been sentenced to serve a one-year prison term for calling in a shooting threat that disrupted the Manhattan screening of the “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries.
Russell was found guilty of threatening physical harm through interstate communication after making a phone call to NeueHouse in December 2018.
Since the safety of guests was a top priority, it was decided to evacuate the theater.
R. Kelly and his cronies ended up ruining the screening of “Surviving R. Kelly,” which is a thorough investigation into the controversial singer, featuring women who speak out about the sexual, mental, and physical abuse they suffered at the hands of the “I Believe I Can Fly” singer.
Despite their attempts, the documentary aired on Lifetime and ended with the singer, who is 55 years old, being sentenced to 30 years in prison following his conviction in a sex trafficking and racketeering case.
The January 6th committee recommended the Justice Department pursue multiple charges against Ye’s pal Donald Trump on Monday (December 19).
Committee members referred Trump for obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to make a false statement and inciting, assisting or giving aid/comfort to an insurrection. The Justice Department is currently investigating Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
The January 6th committee’s recommendation marked the first time Congress referred a former president for criminal prosecution in American history. The Justice Department isn’t obligated to bring criminal charges against Trump. But Rep. Jamie Raskin suggested the DOJ’s investigation may lead to even more charges against the former president.
“These are not the only statutes that are potentially relevant to President Trump’s conduct related to the 2020 election,” Rep. Jamie Raskin said. “Depending on evidence developed by the Department of Justice, the president’s actions could certainly trigger other criminal violations. Nor are President Trump and his immediate team the only people identified for referrals in our report as part of our investigation.”
Last month, Trump announced he was running for president again in 2024. Ye, who is also running for president, asked the twice-impeached politician to be the controversial rapper’s vice president. The offer didn’t go over well, according to Ye.
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Styles P and Jadakiss are a unique proposition. They are not a group, but after a quick review of their work together, they might as well be.
Over the weekend, the brothers in D-Block took to the stage at the revered Irving Plaza to bring their “in-and-out” rap style to their most ardent supporters. It was a sight to behold on December 16. Jadakiss and Styles P impressed, performing a melody their back-to-back bars as well as their solo offerings. “Banned From TV,” “I’m A Ruff Ryder” and “I Get High” drove the crowd into a frenzy. DJ Technician and Scram Jones were the spin masters that manned the ones and twos.
Girll Codee, Brady Watt, The Hoodies, Neek Bucks, Flawless, Nym Lo, Haile Supreme, and Shanell Sharpe supported the efforts and also gave and audio statement on the state of New York’s rap culture. Things are not as bad as it has been advertised.
Mutulu Shakur, the stepfather of rapper Tupac Shakur, has finally been released after serving almost 40 years in prison for a 1981 Brinks armored-truck heist conviction.
Authorities linked him to the death of Nyack cops and a security guard death; the New York Post reports.
Now for the first time in 40+ years, his 60-year sentence has been interrupted and he can hug his loved ones as a free man.
A statement from his website read, “The decision to grant parole is based on federal law guidelines for “old law” prisoners, finding that Dr. Shakur poses no threat to the community.”
Shakur’s “exemplary conduct in prison, his medical condition, and how much time he has served,” the statement added.
In November, court documents revealed the decision from the parole commissioner.
“We now find your medical condition renders you so infirm of mind and body that you are no longer physically capable of committing any federal, state, or local crime,” officials said.
While the federal agency made the decision in October, the news was released on Thursday, Nov. 10. Many in law enforcement disagreed with the decision and wanted him to sit in jail and rot.
Shakur, who was married to Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur, was also arrested with Kathy Boudin, who was paroled in 2003 after serving 22 years in jail. She died of cancer in May of this year.
Judith Clark, another member of The Family, was paroled in 2019. The most recent member of The Family, David Gilbert, was released in October 2022.
However, despite Argentina’s victory, Drake did not receive the payout because the team won in a penalty shootout, and Drake’s bet was made in a market where only the score after 90 minutes of play was counted.
If Argentina had won during regular time, Drake would have won $2.75 million, a profit of $1.75 million.
Drake shared a screengrab of his bet on Instagram on Saturday night and also posted a video showing him discussing his bets with a friend.
“I’ll take Argentina, he’ll take France,” Drake said in the since-deleted clip. “We’ll make that happen, that’ll be a vibe.”
Drake is known for his love of gambling and has previously partnered with cryptocurrency casino Stake.
Let’s be clear: AllHipHop.com is NOT like many other media platforms, not locked into the culture.
Day in and day out, we celebrate battle rap and don’t swoop in just when things are getting rocking. As a commercial media outlet, we choose to give real estate to the culture with one caveat … people got to have bars … people have to rap and have star quality.
This year we have partnered with leagues, brought on the team battle rap stakeholders, and covered the culture with care.
The categories are detailed here with a link to the survey below. The survey ends on January 5 so make sure you get your vote in while there’s still time!
Fan Top 10 Favorite/ Preference Battle Rappers of the Year (Female and Male)
A co-ed preference list, this top ten seeks to give space for you to be honest about those lyricists that speak to you, make you scream at YouTube, or make you want to root for them.
There are plenty of names, both male and female to choose from.
Top Female Battle Rappers of the Year
List the women who have come into the year — ripping the roof off of it without breaking one of their pretty and perfectly manicured nails.
The women were on their grind this year. We have seen female battle rap just look different this year. From Queen of the Ring hosting the first-ever battle rap prom and being highlighted as one of the top leagues by the Universal Hip Hop Museum to Chrome 23 hosting the first all-female tournament to the Ultimate Rap League hosting their first all-female Volume card and Shooneral vs. The Bardashians possibly being the battle of the year, 2022 could be called the “Year of the Woman.”
Name the best male rappers that have been slaying the competition all year.
The competition in this category is stiff with many battlers in the running. Five of the most hard-working among them this year are Shotgun Suge, Swamp, Sheed Happens, JC, and Tay Roc.
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This year also saw the buckling of some heavy hitters that we would never have expected to lose and the return of some cultural legends that we are always rooting for to win!!! This list will be super competitive this year.
Top Emerging Talent of the Year
Who are the new faces and voices that have “emerged” this year as some of the top emcees in the world?
Among them, we have a ton of fresh voices like Eaze, Hansel, Footz, Klutz, Awthentic, Saflare Sole, Aeon, #NKW, Fresh Da Great and so many more.
Top Battle Rap Event of the Year
What cards do you believe towered over the rest?
There have been a lot of fire cards this year from a lot of outstanding leagues. Think back on all that Battle Academy did this year. Consider Tay Roc and Lady Caution’s card. Are we going to forget about those stripped-down, uniformed tournament battles that tournament rounds on Chrome 23 or the first time the URL went to New Orleans?
Plenty of cards will fight for the number one spot this year, and it is all up to the fans.
Top Battle Rap Media Outlets
Battle rap media consists of a few different styles of coverage: Analysts, Reporters, Op-Editors/Vloggers, and Talk Shows. What shows, bloggers, or personalities made the biggest noise in 2022?
By far this is the most controversial list in our superlatives. People are up in arms when it comes down to who the fans say is the best but what we have seen in the past is that it helps make the content quality that you all receive better: PEOPLE UP THEIR ANTE TO GET THAT TOP SPOT.
Remember fans … you are all in control.
While many say it doesn’t count because it’s a popularity contest- that’s how metrics are run- by who the people say entertains them the most and we are here for it.
Most Impactful Event of the Year
What are the most impactful happenings in Battle Rap over the last 12 months?
Where will fans start?
Is it the most recent Tay Roc vs. Kyd Slade battle? Is it Hitman’s “Bags and Bodies” reality show? Shooneral beating the Bardashians in an upset? What about JC winning $100K? Is it URL making a Hollywood-produced documentary on their success, including a roundtable segment with legends talking about the origins of battle rap rooted in the late 90s– noting Smack was damn near there from the beginning?
Is it how grimy they did Tsu Surf while he was on a whole run? #FreeTheWave Was it the Universal Hip Hop Museum celebrating battle rap every day for a who month and then ending the month by making a commercial out of a freestyle from one of its stars? GTX making its debut?
It might even be Norbes losing in the Supreme Court the biggest part of his “ownership claim” with the Ultimate Rap League.
Will fans say the most impactful and unifying happening of the year is the tragic murder of the Sucka Free Boss, Pat Stay?
It might be anything considering there were at least 3 major battle rap events every month of the year. We are listening and can’t wait to hear what you, the fans, say.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter has probably not gone as smoothly as the billionaire expected. Could entertainer/entrepreneur Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus Jr. step into the role of running the social media service?
The self-described Free Speech Absolutist even angered some of his own followers with his veer towards censorship on Twitter. With backlash directed at him climbing daily, Musk posted a Twitter poll about his leadership of the company.
“Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll,” tweeted Elon Musk on December 18. The final results showed the “Yes” option (57.5%) winning over the “No” option (42.5%). Musk later tweeted, “As the saying goes, be careful what you wish, as you might get it.”
It Appears Snoop Dogg’s Followers Want Him To Lead Twitter
Snoop Dogg then jumped into the conversation about Twitter’s direction by asking a question of his own. The 51-year-old emcee’s likely tongue-in-cheek inquiry about assuming control of Twitter gained a lot of traction on the app.
Over 1.3 million users cast a vote in the ongoing poll. As of press time, the “Yes” option for Snoop Dogg’s survey has amassed 81% of the votes. “No” only collected 19% of the vote. More than 61,000 accounts like the tweet.
While best known for hit songs such as “Gin And Juice” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” Snoop Dogg also built wealth through his business ventures. The Doggystyle album creator has an association with Snoopadelic Films, Leafs by Snoop, and Death Row Records. He is also reportedly an investor in the Reddit website.
Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll.
Back in September, Lil Baby announced a partnership with Budweiser and the English band Tears for Fears to present “The World Is Yours To Take” single. The song serves as the anthem for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Lil Baby’s “The World Is Yours To Take” lives on the Official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Soundtrack. That project also contains musical contributions by Nicki Minaj, Maluma, Davido, Ozuna, RedOne, Jung Kook, and other global acts.
“My new track with Budweiser for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Soundtrack is a special one for me. It’s about the journey we’ve all been on over the last few years and celebrating what’s next,” stated Lil Baby earlier this year.
The Quality Control Music recording artist also added, “When I started in music in 2017, I went all in on a dream that brought me to where I am now, and that’s what I want fans to feel when they hear the song.”
In addition to releasing “The World Is Yours To Take” collaboration, this year saw Lil Baby drop the It’s Only Me album. The 23-track project debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 216,000 first-week units.
Retired professional basketball player Amar’e Stoudemire made headlines over the weekend. According to multiple reports, authorities arrested the 2003 NBA Rookie Of The Year for misdemeanor battery.
Miami-Dade County officials took Amar’e Stoudemire into custody on Sunday. Stoudemire allegedly hit his teenage daughter the day before during an argument at his Miami residence. He was released on a $1,500 bond.
As news of the alleged violent encounter spread online, Amar’e Stoudemire posted a statement about the situation on his Instagram page. The one-time Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP denied striking his child.
“Over the last 24 hours, an incident at my family home led to me being charged with assaulting my daughter. It is an allegation based on a report that does not square with the facts,” wrote Stoudemire on his Instagram Story.
The 40-year-old American-Israeli continued, “I am of the Jewish faith. Today, Jewish people all over the world celebrate Hanukkah and hear the story of how we fought wickedness. I believe that ‘whatever is hateful to you. Do not do to others.'”
Report Claims Amar’e Stoudemire Punched His Teenage Daughter In The Face
Amar’e Stoudemire allegedly accused one of his daughters of being disrespectful to his mother during a phone call. A police report claims Stoudemire then bloodied the teenage girl by punching her in the face.
“As the investigation unfolds, the facts will show the allegations to be groundless as my daughter’s medical condition is not the result of being assaulted by a father who is nearly 7 feet tall and weighs 250 pounds,” expressed Stoudemire.
He concluded, “I could never see myself assaulting any person, [especially] my children. I respect, protect, and love my family, particularly my children. As a father, I ask for your grace as we secure our space and privacy.”
Amar’e Stoudemire played fifteen seasons in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Miami Heat franchises. The Florida-born, New York-raised athlete also spent several years in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
Last month, Drake and 21 Savage released their collaborative project Her Loss. The chart-topping studio LP hosts the “Rich Flex” single which became the soundtrack for a meme making fun of Drake.
TikTok user Gamer Keasy created a WWE-themed video that presented Drake as a very feminine man. “Rich Flex” plays in the background of the vid as a computerized version of the OVO co-founder prances to the wrestling ring.
While on a livestream for the Stake online casino, Drake spoke about the super-viral, sassy “Rich Flex” jokes at his expense. The 36-year-old rapper/singer/actor seemed to take the online teasing in stride.
“This girl was like… ‘How does it feel when everyone is always making fun of you? I wouldn’t be able to take it,'” recalled Drake. “She was talking about memes because ‘Rich Flex’ was on, the song off Her Loss.”
Drake added, “I understand after all these years that I feel like I have a polarizing presence. I’m almost a character in people’s movies. And therefore there’s a running dialogue, there’s jokes. You’re either the villain to some people or a hero to some people. It is what it is. It just comes with the territory.”
21 Savage also recently reacted to the “Rich Flex” memes. The Atlanta-raised rhymer made an appearance on Kai Cenat’s Twitch stream. After being shown Gamer Keasy’s “Rich Flex”/WWE mash-up, Savage shook his head and said, “Man, what the f###?”
A Lyfe Jennings performance went viral over the weekend. Many social media users clowned Jennings’s vocals from the concert, and fellow R&B singer Mario added to the online banter.
The Shade Roomuploaded a video of Lyfe Jennings singing on stage and a fan’s tweet criticizing the performance. At first, Jennings took aim at the media company for spreading the clip.
“This is exactly why Shade Room [is] in my new video ‘Till You Gone’ lol. They won’t love me till I’m gone… [I’m] a whole legend out here c.w.t.h. can’t wait to hate… 😂 They love me cause I show up as meeeee!!!!” wrote Jennings.
The Ohio-raised entertainer was not the only celebrity to share his thoughts on the situation. Mario also jumped into the Instagram blog’s comments section. The former Empire actor simply posted, “🤦🏾♂️.
In response to Mario’s emoji, Lyfe Jennings wrote, “@marioworldwide that’s why I f### with the rappers. R and B n##### be fake [as f###]. So much I could say but my numbers speak for themselves and my rep do too.”
The Shade Room reposted Lyfe Jenning’s Instagram comment, drawing Mario’s attention. The Baltimore native responded, “Yo, what is this n##### Lyfe’s IG, I been tryna find him .🤔 Nah, [for real] help…?”
Mario also addressed the situation on his Instagram Story. The “Let Me Love You” hitmaker shared, “Crazy s### is… I really don’t be meaning harm to 🥷🏿’s! I was just like why she had to post THAT video.”
Lyfe Jennings had more to say on his Instagram Story as well. The Lyfe 268‒192 album creator wrote, “Y’all make music about only drugs, sex, money [you] really don’t have. We [are] not the same.”
Latto has been rewarded with her own official day in her hometown of Clayton County and received the key to the city after hosting a massive Christmas giveaway.
The “Big Energy” and her Win Some Give Some foundation brought some holiday cheer to Clayton County, Ohio on Sunday (Dec. 18), with a bumper Christmas giveaway. Latto donna a seasonal Santa costume while hosting her second annual “Christmas in Clayco” event.
Latto turned the Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center into a winter wonderland filled with presents for locals. She reportedly donated 3,000 gifts, free food, and entertainment to children in the community for Christmas. Local families received a Christmas meal and other essentials during the festive celebration.
In addition, Latto received a key to the city and an official day in recognition of her efforts in the community. Dec. 18 is now officially recognized as “Latto Day” in Clayton County.
“I owe a lot of my success to Clayton County, so it feels really good to be here,” Latto said. “My old school Rex Mill (Middle School) is literally two minutes down the street and (as) we were driving past it, I was like, ‘Oh my God. Everything is coming full circle.’ I’m so blessed and happy to share my blessing.”
Former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams attended the celebration where Latto was praised by the Clayton County Board of Education.
“Latto is the epitome of greatness here,” Alieka Anderson, District 1 commissioner for Clayton County, said. “Our kids love her, the commissioners love her, and this is a collaboration that has been great for the community and for the children in Clayton County Public Schools. I want them to see the spirit of giving. When you give, it reciprocates back to you. What we tell our kids in Clayton County is that you can go and be anything you want to be, and Latto is a great example of that.”
