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Snoop Dogg Donates $10,000 To 93-Year-Old Faced With Losing Her Land: “She Reminds Me Of My Mother & Grandmother”

By: London Jennn Updated Jul 28, 2023 at 5:45amCategory: News

Snoop Dogg was touched by the plight of a 93-year-old Josephine Wright’s battle for the land that has belonged to her husband’s family since the Civil War.

The great-grandmother is in a legal dispute with developers over a parcel of land on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. However, a number of celebrities are coming to the aid of the elderly lady, including Snoop Dogg, who felt a personal connection to Josephine Wright.

He reached out and donated $10,000 to Wright’s GoFundMe campaign through his record label, Death Row Records. “I did it from the heart,” Snoop Dogg told CNN in a statement. “She reminds me of my mother and grandmother.”

Last month, Tyler Perry shared a news report on Instagram detailing Wright’s battle for her land. The film and television mogul quoted the nonagenarian and offered his help and support.

“’I’ve pretty much been a fighter all my life’ said 93 year old Josephine Wright. Well, that makes two of us,” Perry penned in the caption. “Ms. Wright, please tell where to show up and what you need to help you fight.”

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Additionally, Kyrie Irving has also made a major contribution to the cause. In June, the Dallas Mavericks star donated $40,000 to the GoFundMe campaign, becoming the top contributor.

Snoop Dogg’s donation boosted Josephine Wright’s fundraiser, which received $279,367 of the $350,000 target.

Wright’s granddaughter launched the GFM to help pay for legal expenses.

Developers filed a lawsuit against Wright in February. They claimed that her satellite dish, shed, and screened-in porch impede the construction of their new housing development on Hilton Head Island.

Wright countersued, accusing developers of a “constant barrage of tactics of intimidation, harassment, trespass, to include this litigation in an effort to force her to sell her property.”

Drake Resurrects Beef With Pusha T, Drags In Pharrell Williams On Travis Scott’s “Meltdown”

By: London Jennn Updated Jul 28, 2023 at 4:32amCategory: News

Drake appeared to take a shot as his old nemesis Pusha T on his “Meltdown” verse featured on Travis Scott’s freshly released Utopia album.

The OVO founder begins his verse by announcing, ”Tensions is definitely rising/T’d up right now,” adding that it’s “teatime.” He then talks about hearing some “embarrassing” music from his peers before declaring an unidentified adversary is “scared of the 6.”

While it’s unclear who Drake is talking about in his opening bars, his shots later down are far less subtle. He mentions the former Louis Vuitton creative director Virgil Abloh, noting everybody has “hung up” their LV clothing since his death. He also references Abloh’s successor, Pharrell Williams, while taking a shot at Pusha T.

“I melt down the chains that I bought from yo’ boss/Give a f### about all of that heritage s###,” Drake rapped. “Since V not around, the members done hung up the Louis/They not even wearing that s###.”

Drake also seemingly refers to William’s debut LV Paris Fashion Week show last month. Pusha T debuted a new Clipse song at the event, taking shots a Jim Jones. The “Rich Flex” hitmaker suggested he would have been there if it weren’t for his Vogue lawsuit.

“You lucky that Vogue was suing/Cause I would’ve been with the Wassas in Paris and s###,” he closed out his verse.

Travis Scott f. Drake – “Meltdown”

Pusha T and his brother, No Malice, began their rap career as the duo Clipse, under fellow Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams’s label, dropping a trio of studio albums with Star Trak Entertainment. Williams would go on to produce for the group and Pusha T as a solo artist throughout his career.

Williams was an instrumental force in creating Pusha T’s latest album, 2022’s It’s Almost Dry. He produced most of the tracks and dished out some valuable advice.

“[Pharrell] said the evolution of me is being more of a character,” Pusha explained during an interview with NME in May 2022. “He doesn’t like me rapping. He tells me all the time: ‘You can do that verse in your sleep. You have to give me the character, that matter-of-fact evil guy.’”

Earlier this year, Drake unveiled several of Pharrell Williams’ iconic Jacob & Co. pieces in his “Jumbotron Sh*t Poppin” video. Among them, Skateboard P’s 14K three-tone N.E.R.D Pendant Chain, White Gold Brain Pendant Chain and his iconic Skateboard Pendant Chain, all of which had been recently sold at auction.

It appears from the “Meltdown” lyrics that Drake will be melting down his Pharrell collection. However, he will likely be hanging on to Tupac’s iconic crown ring that he recently unveiled on his Instagram Story. Earlier this week, Sotheby’s announced an unnamed buyer purchased the piece for $1.02 million.

“I pull out a million and stare at the s###,” Drake brags on the track.

Travis Scott’s Feature-Packed “Utopia” With Beyoncé, Drake + More Lights Up Social Media

By: London Jennn Updated Jul 28, 2023 at 2:49amCategory: News

Travis Scott has finally dropped Utopia, his fourth solo album and first since 2018’s chart-topping Astroworld. The set arrives three years after Scott initially teased the project and comes with five separate album covers.

Although the “Sicko Mode” hitmaker unveiled the tracklist shortly before the official release, he withheld the features, leaving fans to discover the star-studded additions once Utopia dropped.

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Once the 19-track project arrived on streaming platforms, fans flooded social media with their reactions. Travis Scott and his featured artists swiftly took over the Top 20 in the United States, with the rapper trending at the top spot. His featured artists and song titles filled most of the remaining slots.

Beyoncé fans went crazy to see the chanteuse featured on “Delresto (Echoes)” alongside James Blake. Another popular inclusion was the SZA feature “Telekinesis,” which left many fans dumbfounded when they realized the song is a reworking of Kanye West’s “Future Sounds.” Ye’s track was first leaked in 2020 and was slated to appear on DONDA featuring Travis Scott before it ended up on Utopia, minus West.

Utopia’s stacked feature list also includes verses and/or writing contributions from Drake, The Weeknd, Young Thug, Playboi Carti, Kid Cudi, 21 Savage, Westside Gunn, Bad Bunny, Bon Iver, Sampha and many more.

Stream the project below.

Travis Scott – Utopia

Drake Posts 2Pac’s $1 Million Crown Ring, The Rare Piece Just Sold At Auction

By: London Jennn Updated Jul 28, 2023 at 1:42amCategory: News

Drake’s already extensive jewelry collection, which includes some rare and exclusive pieces, just got even more unique after the rapper seemingly purchased a piece branded the most valuable Hip-Hop artifact ever sold at auction.

On Tuesday (July 25), Sotheby’s announced Tupac Shakur’s yellow gold crown piece had sold for a record-breaking $1.02 million.

The ring was designed by ‘Pac himself and is encrusted with 10 carats of cabochon rubies and nearly five carats of diamonds. It also bears the inscription “Pac & Dada 1996″ in honor of the rapper’s engagement to Kidada Jones, daughter of Quincy Jones.

Although the auction house didn’t name the wealthy buyer, it’s now in the possession of one of rap’s biggest stars. On Thursday (July 27), Drake took to his Instagram Story to promote his new song with Travis Scott, “Meltdown,” from the newly released Utopia album.

However, all eyes were on the extravagant ring Drake shared in the image, 2Pac’s one-of-a-kind crown ring.

In January, Drake used the “Jumbotron Sh*t Poppin” video to show off several of Pharrell Williams’ iconic Jacob & Co. Pieces. Among them, Skateboard P’s 14K three-tone N.E.R.D Pendant Chain, White Gold Brain Pendant Chain and his iconic Skateboard Pendant Chain, all of which had been recently sold at auction.

In December 2022, Drake debuted his bespoke Previous Engagements diamond chain, which features a massive rock for each of the exes Drizzy considered popping the question to. The piece reportedly has 351.38 carats worth of diamonds.

Floyd Mayweather Denies Witnessing 2Pac Murder; Clears Up Confusion Over Rumor

By: Justin Ivey Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 8:00pmCategory: News

Floyd Mayweather Jr. insisted he did not see Tupac Shakur’s murder after a rumor spread about him being a witness. The undefeated boxer addressed the rumor in an Instagram post on Thursday (July 27).

A clip of Floyd Mayweather showing director John Singleton where Tupac got shot in Las Vegas resurfaced on social media this week. Mayweather said he lived in the area where the 1996 shooting happened in the video.

The boxer did not explicitly say anything about witnessing the shooting, but Mayweather mentioned he “never told” anybody. The way he worded it made various social media accounts and websites assume he was saying he witnessed the shooting. The clip gained traction online, prompting Mayweather to clarify himself.

“In 1996 when Tupac Shakur was killed, I lived in the Meridian Apartments located on Flamingo and Koval Ln., which just so happens to be the area where Tupac was shot,” Mayweather wrote on Instagram. “I have never said I witnessed the shooting.”

He continued, “All of these false accusations stem from me sharing the location of the shooting with John Singleton due to my familiarity of the area since I lived there. This does not mean I witnessed Tupac’s shooting. John Singleton was making a documentary or movie about Tupac, so he reached out to me asking where Flamingo and Koval Ln was located.”

Mayweather noted the location of the shooting was public knowledge. He emphasized it was “just a coincidence” he was living in the same area in 1996.

“I did not witness Tupac Shakur’s death,” he declared.

Tupac died a few days after the 1996 shooting in Las Vegas. More than 25 years after the murder, police reopened the investigation into his death. Cops conducted a search of a Nevada home as part of the investigation on July 17.

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Chrisean Rock Bashes “Ungrateful” Blueface Over Sneak Diss; He Reacts

By: Justin Ivey Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 7:00pmCategory: News

Chrisean Rock and Blueface’s bitter relationship played out in the public eye again on Thursday (July 27). The former couple’s latest dispute began when Blueface took subliminal jabs at his ex on Twitter.

“Life is so much better now my b#### listen fr,” he wrote on Thursday morning. “House clean laundry done breakfast ready this more my speed fr.”

Chrisean Rock responded hours later. She criticized Blueface, accusing him of lying to her about money.

“What’s more my speed is putting my own money in my own bank account instead of a ungrateful b#### n#### account telling me everyday I don’t have money wen I make money,” she wrote. “I stopped listening to a manipulator and stopped making excuses for him n started choosing Chrisean.”

What’s more my speed is putting my own money in my own bank account instead of a ungrateful b#### n#### account telling me everyday I don’t have money wen I make money . I stopped listening to a manipulator and stopped making excuses for him n started choosing Chrisean.
— ChriseanRock (@ChriseanMalone) July 27, 2023

Chrisean Rock said Blueface used her for clout. She also removed any subtlety by mentioning his real name.

“When u tweet about me let’s go head up stop including m########## for clout,” she wrote. “I’m talking to Johnathan Porter.”

Blueface tried to act like he had no idea why Chrisean Rock was attacking him.

“Idk y I’m being tweeted about all of a sudden,” he wrote.

He added, “Just relax focus on yourself keep getting yo money have yo baby. You blessed you don’t owe nobody none what’s the matter now?”

Chrisean Rock is pregnant with Blueface’s child. The two co-star in the Zeus reality series Blueface & Chrisean: Crazy In Love.

Just relax focus on yourself keep getting yo money have yo baby you blessed you don’t owe nobody none what’s the matter now ?
— blueface (@bluefacebleedem) July 27, 2023

Quavo Still Feels Takeoff’s Presence And Channels Grief Into Artistry

By: Justin Ivey Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 6:00pmCategory: News

Quavo discussed how he’s coping with Takeoff’s death in a sit-down interview published on his YouTube channel on Thursday (July 27). The Migos member shared the video a week before the release of his new album Rocket Power.

The video, titled “A Conversation for the Fans,” featured Quavo answering a variety of questions about Takeoff. The 32-year-old rapper revealed he cries sometimes over his nephew’s death, but he often finds himself smiling because he feels Takeoff’s presence.

“I hear him,” Quavo said. “I always smile ‘cause that’s stuff that we talked about. We always talked about that … We always talked bout energy … So, when stuff like good spirit stuff [happens], I feel him. I know he’s here. I know he’s around.”

Quavo isolated himself as he grieved over the loss of Takeoff. He became wary of other people’s intentions yet found solace in the studio.

“Right now, I’m just bottled up,” Quavo said. “And I feel like it’s just rocket power. With a rocket, you just hold all the energy, hold all the tears, hold all the emotion in one spot. Let it all come out in a space of artistry or something where you want to express yourself.”

Quavo’s Rocket Power album is scheduled to drop on August 4. Quavo confirmed the project will feature Takeoff, who left behind hundreds of unreleased songs.

Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston in November 2022. He was 28.

Quando Rondo Avoids Return To Jail But Judge Imposes New Restrictions On Rapper

By: Justin Ivey Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 5:00pmCategory: News

A Georgia judge rejected a motion to revoke Quando Rondo’s bond in a drug and gang case on Thursday (July 27).

Prosecutors wanted Quando Rondo sent back to jail over a car accident in Savannah, Georgia. He was taken to a hospital after crashing his car into another vehicle on July 19.

Quando Rondo, whose real name is Tyquian Terrel Bowman, allegedly displayed signs of an overdose at the scene of the crash. Emergency responders administered Narcan, which treats opioid overdoses.

Prosecutors claimed the 24-year-old rapper was high on Benzodiazepines at the time of the car wreck. They asked Judge Tammy Stokes to revoke his bond or put an ankle monitor on him.

Judge Stokes denied the prosecution’s request, allowing Quando Rondo to remain out of jail. But the judge ordered him to hire a driver and take drug tests as part of his pre-trial release.

“You are a young man with a career in front of you,” Judge Stokes told him, per WJCL. “All sorts of opportunities. But the bottom line is that it’s all on you if you whether or not you fulfill the dreams that you have.”

Quando Rondo was arrested on drug and gang-related charges in June. He was released on a $100,000 bond.

Sexyy Red Turns Down $40,000 Features, But Is She Making the Right Move?

By: Houston Williams Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 4:25pmCategory: Rumors

Hold on to your hats, folks, because we’ve got some Sexyy Red rumors! Rumor has it that our new “Pound Town” artist is currently passing up on $40,000 features. Can you believe it? It seems like Sexyy Red is playing the risky game—and people are talking.

READ ALSO: Sexyy Red Clashes With Conservative Commentator

So, here’s the scoop: Sexyy Red has been riding high on the wave of success lately, and some folks out there are shaking their heads, wondering if she’s making a huge mistake. We, the people, can’t help but wonder, “Did they really let this dude get rich?” It’s true, Sexxy Red is at the top of her game right now, but some folks think she should be playing it smart and wonder, “Shouldn’t she be stacking as much cash as she can while she’s hot?”

One insider told me, “She better stop acting like she made it already and start stacking those 40 racks while she can.” If I were her, I’d be taking all those features and raking in the dough. Nobody stays hot forever! ALSO: I am not her. So, there’s that.

Some insiders believe Sexyy Red might have a plan up her sleeve, playing the proverbial long game. Could it be she’s got an incoming Drake feature in the works? That would certainly explain why she’s turning down other offers left and right. As you know, Drake was seen with his duck lips all on her. She also said the following: “I did some lil s##t on his song, he sent me a beat, and I rapped for him or whatever. He was f####n with it, so we gon’ see if he drop that b###h.”

NLE Choppa Defends Sexyy Red From Haters Following Online Attacks https://t.co/DdQqj0wUz3
— allhiphopcom (@allhiphopcom) July 17, 2023

Somebody else tipped me, “See, she’s big popping right now, but mark my words, when the meme era is over, she’s gonna wish she took those offers. I’ll say this, regardless of being swept up by a major label, artists like her should be doing more features on their way up.

“Building your network and having a solid body of work is crucial for longevity. Who’s gonna bring you out on stage if you didn’t work with them when you had the chance?”

She’s clearly doing SOME features such as DaBaby and NLE Choppa. Maybe she’s more picky than we thought.

Drake would definitely change this even more. One thing’s for sure: Sexyy Red’s decision to turn down those $40,000 is crazy. Only time will tell if she made the right call.

SIGNS: Government Has Had Possession Of Alien Bodies & UFOs This Whole Time

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 3:34pmCategory: Rumors

Yes, you read that right—the government is in possession of intergalactic, extraterrestrial paraphernalia. No, we don’t know what the f### they have or what the hell it means for us now.

To make things even spookier and reek of MKULTRA-conspiracy potential is the fact that we only know this because a former high-ranking suit snitched on his fellow suits to even more suits during a Congressional hearing about UFOs.

Basically, what had happened was, three whistleblowers—a trio of retired Air Force officers—spoke to a House Oversight subcommittee during a hearing on UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs.) As I mentioned before, the snitchery was in full-blown effect. The Air Force retirees told the committee that not only was the government in possession of “nonhuman” biological matter, but they also have had a team dedicated to hiding UFO and UAP evidence for the longest.

And that’s not all! Of the testimony given by the three whistleblowers, that of David Grusch stood out as the most ominous. Grusch confirmed the existence of a Pentagon program called “multidecade” which has a primary goal of collecting and reconstructing crashed UAPs.

Former US intelligence official David Grusch says under oath that the US government is in possession of UFOs and non-human bodies pic.twitter.com/tYJA1rNr6Z
— Latest in space (@latestinspace) July 26, 2023

If I’m being real with you, this whole situation is giving SUS. But at the same time, Hip-Hop been knew about this s###! Outkast came out with ATLiens in 1996 and Lil Wayne has been telling us he’s not a human being since the 2010s. So now that the cat is out of the bag, maybe the government can get Kanye West or BNYX an extraterrestrial MPC so they can make some crazy beats. Otherwise, this ain’t it, WTF am I supposed to do with this?

LeBron James Gives Thanks For Support After Bronny James’ Cardiac Arrest

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 3:02pmCategory: News

NBA superstar LeBron James expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of support his family has received following the news of his son Bronny James’ cardiac arrest.

The incident occurred during a workout at the Galen Center at USC on Monday, July 24, 2023.

“I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers. We feel you and I’m so grateful. Everyone [is] doing great, we have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love. Will have more to say when we’re ready, but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us,” LeBron James posted on Twitter on Thursday (July 27).

I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers. We feel you and I’m so grateful. Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love. Will have more to say when we’re ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your…
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 27, 2023

Bronny James, 18, was practicing at the USC basketball facility in Los Angeles when he suffered a cardiac arrest just before 9:30 a.m. local time on Monday.

He lost consciousness during the cardiac event and received initial treatment from team medical staff before being transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

According to a statement by a James family spokesperson, Bronny is now out of the ICU and in stable condition. “Yesterday while practicing, Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest. Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU,” the spokesperson said.

The James family has requested respect and privacy during this time. “LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes,” the statement read.

The sports world quickly rallied around the James family, with messages of support pouring in from athletes and sports media members. Among those who shared messages was Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest during an NFL game earlier this year.

Bronny James, who committed to USC in May 2023, is preparing for his first college basketball season. He is eligible for the 2024 NBA draft, with his father expressing his desire to play with his son in the league as his playing career reaches its final stages.

Battle Rap Blogger Jimz Boycotted For History Of Racist Comments

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 2:00pmCategory: News

Many in the battle rap culture are calling out battle rapper-turned-blogger Jimz for his history of racist and derogatory comments toward Black people, calling him “Jimz Crow.”

Several of Jimz’s tweets dating back to 2013 are currently floating around the internet. After the culture took note of the “Protect Your Peace” rapper’s comments, they dug deeper to get the full scope of the things he said about Black women, men and children. At one point, he compared people of color to dogs and primates.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CvL70FHtlxL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Jimz initially portrayed himself as a Black person when he used to rap, flagrantly using the n-word. However, he faced criticism for this behavior and told people he was Hispanic, drawing attention to the lack of respect for people of Latin ancestry receive in battle rap.

Me: you be saying the word nig*a…..

Jimz: “sometimes” 😒 pic.twitter.com/hYZtaBDnkL
— Ace Aiming (@Aceamin23_) July 27, 2023

Nevertheless, a battle rap blogger named Rome DMV disputed his claim and alleged Jimz was not Puerto Rican but actually Greek, providing proof via old pictures of his family. The video of his claim has since been deleted.

With the new controversy, few are giving him the benefit of the doubt and calling for his immediate cancelation or boycott. Check out the outrage many have in the culture, regarding his comments.

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He’s Greek, i Stan corrected https://t.co/kR5tnqtJIc
— Wilma Dickfit (@40BARRSBOSTON) July 27, 2023

Wiz Khalifa Unveils the Game-Changing OOKA Device on ‘Drink Champs’

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 1:35pmCategory: News

Wiz Khalifa, the smoking connoisseur himself, recently made an appearance on the super popular ‘Drink Champs‘ show hosted by N.O.R.E.

He unveiled a game-changing marvel called OOKA, a modern hookah that’s set to revolutionize social cannabis consumption. Wiz noted the cleaner, smoother form of consumption compared to traditional smoking, and for someone that puffs as tough as Wiz, it’s good to know he’s thinking about his lungs. If Wiz is endorsing it, it’s got to be good.

What is OOKA?

OOKA is the world’s first charcoal-free hookah, and it’s turning heads left and right. Curious to know what sets OOKA apart from the rest? OOKA boasts highly innovative heat-not-burn pod technology that perfectly vaporizes flower without burning it. From start to finish, every hit fully highlights the flavor of the pods.

OOKA Pods for Every Vibe

There are five full-flavored OOKA pods enhanced with terpenes that elevate the effects and flavor profile. Happy Hour, Just Vibe, Get Zen, Zone In, and No Worries each contain varying ratios of THC to CBD, so you can dial in your experience.

For fans of flavor (and a more potent punch), check out their newest pods infused with live resin. They are available in sativa, indica, and hybrid whole flower, but with the added flavor and potency from live resin.

OOKA is a total game-changer when it comes to user-friendliness. Unlike the complexity of traditional hookahs, OOKA keeps it simple. It’s a breeze to assemble and clean, so you can spend less time fumbling around and more time enjoying your smoking session. Every pod is good for an approximately one-hour session, so you and your friends kick it and smoke and not have to worry about keeping a joint lit or a bowl rolling.

OOKA is easily portable, so you can take your flavorful smoking experience anywhere. For times when you need a little discretion, it provides a smokeless and odorless smoking experience.

But hey, the OOKA sensation doesn’t stop with Wiz. Guess who else is on board? Tyga, the renowned artist, has joined the OOKA campaign after experiencing the magic firsthand. With Wiz Khalifa and Tyga backing this revolutionary product, OOKA is making waves like never before. It’s a whole new level of credibility and excitement.

Here’s the cherry on top: OOKA is the pinnacle of innovation, brought to you by the brilliant minds at Dyson. Yeah, the same folks who are renowned for their cutting-edge technology. The smoking community is buzzing with anticipation to get their hands on this groundbreaking product. And who can blame them? OOKA is like nothing else out there.

Whether you’re a seasoned hookah aficionado or just curious to explore the world of smoking, OOKA is here to redefine your expectations and offer you a cleaner, more enjoyable way to indulge in this timeless tradition.

Latto, Kelly Rowland, Lil Yachty, Omarion & More Star In Final Season Of ‘Grown-ish’

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 12:00pmCategory: News

As Freeform prepares to bid farewell to its hit show “Grown-ish,” a spin-off of ABC’s award-winning sitcom “Black-ish,” it will continue to play in the Hip-Hop sphere by adding multiple rappers to the cast.

The show has previously welcomed Joey Badas$$ as well as made Diggy Simmons, the son of Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, a permanent cast member named “Doug.” Now in its sixth and final season, the show is set to introduce several fresh faces, including Latto.

According to Deadline, Big Latto will play “Sloane,” a wine company representative who stocks Doug’s lounge with exquisite wines. A clip of her debut on the series showcases the “Seven” singer’s acting chops.

Other artists who will grace the show’s small screen during the last season include Kelly Rowland, Omarion, Lil Yachty, NLE Choppa and Anderson .Paak.

Premiered in 2018, the cast has heavily relied on the star power of young Black Hollywood actors like Yara Shahidi, who’s the star of the show, and her “Black-ish” brother, Marcus Scribner.

Singers Chloë and Halle Bailey were cast members for several seasons and, in addition to Simmons, the cast boasts another young heartthrob, Trevor Jackson.

Watch the sneak peek above.

Icewear Vezzo Made His First Million By Selling His Masters

By: Shirley Ju Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 11:13amCategory: News

Icewear Vezzo is respected as one of the hardest rappers out of Detroit. But beyond the hard-hitting bars he spits in his music, his fast-forward, business-savvy, entrepreneurial spirit has allowed him to start and own multiple businesses, proving the importance of generational wealth.

Most recently, Icewear Vezzo was a guest at the Earn Your Masters block party in Detroit, taking place at the popular venue called Chroma.

The event was powered by UnitedMasters and Earn Your Leisure, two huge advocates for financial literacy and empowerment. The unforgettable day featured panels, performances, and activations, with guest appearances from Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure and Detroit natives Icewear Vezzo and comedian Haha Davis in attendance.

With the trending topic of artists selling their catalogs for an insane amount of change, it was only right for Icewear Vezzo to weigh in.

While these announcements are usually tied to huge celebrities, nowadays, artists of any caliber can hold on to assets that are able to be cashed in, changing the trajectory of financial stability indefinitely.

After Icewear Vezzo took the stage to perform his standout hit, “Up The Sco” featuring Lil Durk, he surprised the crowd with a staggering revelation: disclosing he made his first million dollars by trading his older artistic legacy for the jaw-dropping sum.

This riveting moment of vulnerability and triumph challenged the current industry norms. Icewear Vezzo stated, “You’re not obligated to stay with anyone on your team…move on.”

Earn Your Masters is best known for curating meaningful events that conjoin music industry icons and financial world leaders to share their knowledge and experiences.

Past events include hosting superproducer Timbaland at Art Basel in Miami, where he shared invaluable transformative knowledge about creating a brand and making it a profitable business.

Similarly, at SXSW in Austin, Jadakiss shed light on the importance of financial literacy in the music business, especially for emerging artists. Past guests include DJ Khaled, Bun B, Dapper Dan and Shyne.

Yung Miami: “I’m Ready To Be In A Relationship & Love Again!”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 9:55amCategory: News

It’s been a newsworthy week for Yung Miami. First, the City Girls member faced online backlash after her 10-year-old son threw money during Lil Uzi Vert’s Rolling Loud Miami set.

Now, Yung Miami is back in the headlines for a tweet about her relationship status. On Wednesday night (July 26), she took to Twitter to express her current feelings about wanting an official romantic partner.

“I’m ready to be in a relationship & love again!” she wrote. “This was my last summer being outside!”

The Twitter declaration surprised some of her fans. The Quality Control Music recording artist has been publicly linked to Diddy for awhile now.

I'm ready to be in a relationship & love again! 🩷 this was my last summer being outside!
— Yung Miami (@YungMiami305) July 26, 2023

Last month, Diddy was seen hanging out with Florida native Rick Ross as the two music industry insiders admitted to cleaning Yung Miami’s car. Yung Miami and Diddy also showed up together at the 2023 Met Gala in May.

When La La Anthony asked Diddy on the Met Gala red carpet if he and Yung Miami were an official couple, the Love Records founder responded, “I don’t know what you’re asking. We definitely go together real bad… We don’t put titles on it.”

Diddy recruited City Girls and Fabolous for the “Act Bad” single, which dropped on May 26. In 2022, Yung Miami also served as a feature on Diddy’s “Gotta Move On [Queens Remix]” alongside Bryson Tiller and Ashanti.

Post Malone Shares His Thoughts On UFOs, Aliens & Roswell

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 9:08amCategory: News

Unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) have become major topics of discussion in recent months. Even Post Malone has expressed interest in possible alien contact.

A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee held a hearing on UAPs this week. Retired Maj. David Grusch, an ex-U.S. intelligence official, testified that the federal government is “absolutely” in possession of extraterrestrial materials.

In addition, Grusch claimed the government has been aware of “non-human” activity on Earth since the 1930s. The Pentagon has denied discovering extraterrestrial items or covering up reverse-engineering programs.

Zane Lowe Chats With Post Malone About ET Phenomenon

Post Malone recently sat down with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe to promote his upcoming Austin album due out July 28. The hour-long conversation included Malone discussing UFOs and the conspiracy theory associated with an alleged 1947 alien crash landing in Roswell, New Mexico.

“You look back at like Roswell, and they’re like, ‘We found a weather balloon.’ Even like [Battle: Los Angeles]… what [the movie] is based on,” Post Malone said. “Maybe it was the 40s or 50s, there was this object. And there’s pictures of us trying to blow it up. Even now, for them to be like, ‘Oh well, we didn’t really have anything. We didn’t see anything. There was nothing there.’ But now, even the pilots are like, ‘We definitely saw some s###. There’s definitely something.'”

Yo Gotti Announces ‘Gangsta Grillz’ Mixtape ‘I Showed U So’ With DJ Drama

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 7:57amCategory: News

DJ Drama has connected with another Hip-Hop artist to present a Gangsta Grillz mixtape. For his latest full-length effort, Drama joined forces with Collective Music Group founder, Yo Gotti.

The forthcoming I Showed U So body of work from Yo Gotti and DJ Drama is expected to arrive on August 4. Yo Gotti released a Gangsta Grillz-branded tape titled I Told U So in 2006.

Gotti’s Gangsta Grillz sequel will be the Memphis rapper’s first solo music release since February 2022. That year’s CM10: Free Game studio LP peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 album chart.

Throughout his three-decade career, Yo Gotti scored five Top 10 projects. 2013’s I Am, 2016’s The Art of Hustle, 2017’s I Still Am and 2020’s Untrapped also reached the Top 10 region of the Billboard 200.

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DJ Drama is coming off a highly successful partnership with Tyler, The Creator. The California native’s Drama-narrated CALL ME If YOU GET LOST debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.

The Gangsta Grillz label has become a badge of honor for many rappers. In addition to Gotti, Generation Now head DJ Drama has worked with other stars such as Lil Wayne, T.I., Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Nipsey Hussle, Childish Gambino, Meek Mill, Chris Brown, Pharrell and more.

Yo Gotti’s I Showed U So will land on DSPs shortly after his meeting with First Lady Jill Biden in Washington, D.C. The D.C. United co-owner and the FLOTUS teamed up to host a Major League Soccer Youth Clinic at the White House.

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Alicia Keys Recalls Jay-Z Nearly Finding Someone Else For “Empire State Of Mind” Feature

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 7:15amCategory: News

“Empire State Of Mind” is arguably the biggest commercial record in Jay-Z’s catalog. The Alicia Keys-assisted single spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the first lead Number One for Jay.

Alicia Keys recently spoke with Audacy’s Mix 94.7 in Austin, Texas. During the interview, the R&B legend recalled how difficult it was for Jay-Z to lock her in for the “Empire State Of Mind” appearance. Hov almost chose another artist to sing the hook and bridge.

“He had this idea, he wanted to build it out. He wanted to make it the New York energy,” Alicia Keys explained. “The crazy part of that story that I just love is that he actually couldn’t get in touch with me because you go through the different channels, management, all these different places.”

Keys continued, “He couldn’t really get movement on it. And so at one point, he was like, ‘Alright, I might have to move on, I can’t connect with her. I guess I have to do it with somebody else.’ Could you imagine if that ended up happening? I think about it all the time.”

Songwriters Angela Hunte and Jane’t Sewell-Ulepic penned the original version of “Empire State Of Mind” before Jay-Z added his own lyrics to the track. Apparently, Jay first considered the Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige as the featured vocalist instead of Alicia Keys.

Once the collaboration was finalized, “Empire State of Mind” became a New York City anthem. Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performed the collaboration at the 2009 World Series at Yankees Stadium in the Bronx. They also ran through the hit at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards which included the infamous moment of Lil Mama crashing the stage.

“Empire State of Mind” won Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song at the 53rd Grammy Awards in 2011. The RIAA certified The Blueprint 3 single as 9x-Platinum. Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down” also earned a Platinum plaque.

Bow Wow Responds To Allegations Of Scamming Child Rapper

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jul 27, 2023 at 6:28amCategory: News

Shad “Bow Wow” Moss wants the world to know he has not swindled a 10-year-old girl. The rapper/actor took to social media to give his side of the story.

A man named Steven Roberson claimed he paid Bow Wow $3000 via Cash App to provide a verse for his daughter’s “Daddy’s Girl” song and they never received the feature. Roberson later filed a lawsuit against Moss.

“Based on the foregoing and as a direct consequence of Defendant’s actions and failures, Plaintiff’s total damages, including costs and attorney’s fees, amount to $15,000.00,” read the court documents from Steven Roberson.

Bow Wow has now responded to the news of the pending legal drama. According to the 36-year-old “Let Me Hold You” performer, he is a victim of stolen identity in the situation.

“D pimpin done got yall again huh? 🤣 I don’t conduct business on apps. I do NOT use or have Cash App. So if you ain’t call management and send a wire… you def was NOT dealing [with] me,” tweeted Bow Wow.

The Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta star continued, “Be careful who yall send y’all’s money to online. This happens [every day] to folks. This [is] the 3rd time somebody acting like me catfishing people.”

Bow Wow began his own career as a child rapper. His debut album, 2000’s Beware of Dog, earned a 2x-Platinum plaque from the RIAA. He also released the Gold-certified Face Off collaborative project with R&B singer Omarion.

D pimpin done got yall again huh? 🤣 i dont conduct business on apps. I do NOT use or have cash app. So if you aint call management and send a wire .. you def was NOT dealing w me. Be careful who yall send yalls money to online. This happens everyday to folks. This the 3rd time…

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 26, 2023