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A$AP Rocky Explains How New Baby With Rihanna Has Forced Him To Focus On His Craft

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

A$AP Rocky’s priorities have shifted since he became a father earlier this year.

The rapper, real name Rakim Mayers, welcomed a son with his girlfriend, Rihanna in May.

Reflecting on his career goals in an interview for Complex, Rocky emphasized that he is entirely focused on his music and family.

“The most important thing that they should know about me, if they don’t already know, is that I’m pure artistry right now,” he said. “I’m in a place where I want to give my all to all of this. All I have is my craft, my art, my family. That’s just my life. That’s what encompasses or completes my life at this moment.”

And while Rocky noted that it is a “really weird time” for the hip-hop community at the moment due to the deaths of several prominent figures, he is looking forward to dropping new music.

“I don’t really care for the politics of it. I just want to give mother**kers some dope s**t. They’re going to see. It’s going to be ill. I want to press the reset button on everything that we’re doing and hopefully lead by example for everybody else to be more creative, forward-thinking,” the 34-year-old continued.

In the chat, Rocky revealed that fans might not have to wait too long for his next record – the follow-up to 2018’s Testing.

“Without giving out too many surprises, it’s some cool s**t in store. And it’s not a situation where they are going to have to wait long,” he insisted.

Meek Mill Roasts Kanye West & Wack 100 Following Clubhouse Diss

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Meek Mill is firing back at Kanye West and Wack 100 after they ridiculed him during a recent Clubhouse conversation. As they were discussing the backlash West received over his “White Lives Matter” t-shirt, the G.O.O.D. Music founder started maniacally laughing as he scoffed at other celebrities trying to shame him over the controversial merch.

“Oh, you know what, let’s go get celebrities,” he said. “Let’s go get Puff Daddy, let’s get Dave Chappelle, let’s go get Meek Mill… What made somebody think Meek Mill could say something to me?! Yo, man, I’m about to start crying laughing. Somebody thought Meek Mill […] Yo, I’m literally in tears.”

But Meek Mill was ready with a rebuttal and wasted no time in responding to the jovial jabs. Taking his thoughts to Twitter on Sunday (December 11), Meek made a reference to West’s divorce from Kim Kardashian, mental health and age.

“Never lost my mind for fame or money,” he wrote. “I still have my family. My people respect me. I’m freeing people from prison. I’m doing community service all month with children up close and personal. I’m chilling wit my son and his friends today. Y’all on clubhouse at 50 lol.”

Meek Mill added: “I mean 50 on clubhouse drawing and not doing any positive wit ya following at that age is hitttt,” he added. “You can be old or young on clubhouse it’s a place to connect!”

West’s latest antics have elicited plenty of comedic reactions but also some serious consequences for the 45-year-old. In October, West started rallying against the Jewish community seemingly out of the blue, tweeting he was going to go “defcon 3 on Jewish people.”

Several antisemitic comments followed, which ultimately cost him his billionaire status once adidas squashed their once lucrative partnership. West later made an appearance on Alex Jones’ Infowars and told the right-wing host he “loved” Adolf Hitler. Despite the backlash West has received for his behavior, he’s still moving forward with his 2024 presidential run.

Jerrod Carmichael Hosting 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Jerrod Carmichael has been named as next year’s Golden Globes host.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which organizes the awards show, announced that the comedian will front the 2023 ceremony.

“We’re so excited to have Jerrod Carmichael host the historic 80th Golden Globe Awards. His comedic talents have entertained and thrilled audiences while providing thought-provoking moments that are so important in the times we live,” HFPA president Helen Hoehne said. “Jerrod is the special kind of talent this show calls for to kick off the awards season.”

“Jerrod is a phenomenal talent with a fresh perspective and excellent comedic style,” added Jesse Collins, executive producer and CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment. “We’re all thrilled to have him host this year’s show.”

Fans may recognize Carmichael from his stand-up special “Rothaniel” or his sitcom, “The Carmichael Show.” He has also appeared in films such as “Neighbors,” “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,” “Transformers: The Last Knight” and “The Meddler.”

The Golden Globe Awards is a three-hour telecast celebrating achievements in television and film.

Next year’s awards ceremony will be held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, and streamed live on NBC and Peacock on January 10th. 

The nominations will be announced on Monday.

The 2022 Golden Globes were not televised due to a boycott of the HFPA over issues with its membership. The ceremony took place privately.

Atlanta Artist Rajah Marie Emerges on The Scene with Dope New Sound

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Rajah Marie is making waves in the industry this year. Her angelic voice, paired with new and refreshing melodies seems to be something different. Some of Rajah’s influences are apparent as she has a similar Cadence to Drake, H.E.R, and has even been compared to the likes of Lauryn Hill. She’s managed to create her own sound that combines them all. Rajah Marie’s top singles this year include” Used To” and” Five Days” which are interestingly both very different sounds.

It’s awesome to see artists with such versatility that they can cater to many audiences. ” Five Days” gives us a melodic drill feel with her voice gliding through the thumping beat, and” Used To” gives us a more true R&B feel, spilling out emotions and resonating with her female audience on the struggles of a toxic relationship. Rajah has expressed her interest in many different genres including. R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, and even some Pop and Rock influences mentioned the importance of keeping an open mind when creating music, in her words” There is no genre, I won’t touch! Good Music is Good Music” (Rajah Marie).

Rajah describes her creative style as” reactionary music” stating that she writes best when amid a situation rather than afterward. ” All my songs were written in truth, either while I’m going through it or right after”,” I feel like that gives it that extra edge because my listeners know that this is happening, and they can connect even deeper” (Rajah Marie). When asked about what makes her different, Rajah Marie explained that her willingness to explore and create music that is personal yet universal keeps people on their toes because its real-life situations turned into art”,” I don’t claim to be different.

Still, I am the only Rajah Marie, ha-ha so however that is interpreted is up to the listener” (Rajah Marie). Rajah Marie has been through challenging situations and as we get to know her more as a person and as an artist through her music, her ability to write at the moment makes every single one just that more exciting to listen to.

We’re excited to see just how far Rajah Marie will go as she has already made waves. Rajah Marie arrived on the music scene and jumped in headfirst, she seems to be going full speed ahead.  She’s featured on many popular live performance blogs such as TRSH, 4ShootersOnly, and has interviewed with Dirty Glove Bastard all in 2022, with the new year approaching lots of fans are eagerly awaiting new music and hopefully, we get more unique sounds before the year closes out. A statement of intent has been made and It’s clear this is just the beginning of something special.

It’s Official! Jackie Chan Confirms “Rush Hour 4” In On The Way

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Jackie Chan has revealed that a fourth “Rush Hour” movie is in the works.

While speaking at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, the “Rush Hour” star told fans that he is in talks to make a fourth film in the franchise.

“We’re talking about part four right now! But the script isn’t right,” he said, reports Screen Daily.

The actor noted that he was meeting with the director that evening to discuss the script, though he didn’t name them. The previous three movies were directed by Brett Ratner.

According to the publication, the action man also revealed that former boxer Mike Tyson will appear in the movie.

Rumors of a fourth “Rush Hour” film have been circulating for years, but Chan’s announcement is the first official confirmation it will return.

Elsewhere in the talk, Chan recalled planning to quit Hollywood before he received news of the first “Rush Hour’s” performance at the box office. After the film’s release, Chan got a call from his manager, saying, “Dude, we’re a huge success. We’re $70 million in the first weekend.”

He explained, “For me, I don’t have a count of what $70 million is. I don’t know the box office. I just know it’s certainly a success. And then they made part 2 and part 3.”

“Rush Hour,” also starring Chris Tucker, was released in 1998, and the sequels followed in 2001 and 2007.

Ratner has not made a film since he was accused of sexual assault by multiple women in late 2017. 

Warner Bros., the studio behind the “Rush Hour” franchise, cut ties with Ratner and his RatPac production company following the scandal.

Actor John David Washington Reveals The Amazing Advice His Dad Denzel Gave Him

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

John David Washington has shared the best piece of acting advice given to him by his father, Denzel Washington.

The “Tenet” actor appears opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Danielle Brooks in the Broadway production of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.”

During an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” John David revealed that his parents – Denzel and Pauletta Washington – have been very supportive of his foray into theatre. 

However, he admitted his mom still has notes for him even after seeing the play “29 times.”

“They’re great supportive parents. My father talks about owning his space and believing what you’re saying. My mother is the same way,” he said.

Host Stephen then queried what “owning the space” means, to which John David explained, “Just standing strong and not being afraid to stay still and deliver the lines at times and then don’t be afraid to move, turn and talk to your partner at times.

“Finding your power spots on stage that feel the most comfortable and natural for the character to be in when delivering a certain part of the monologue or the conversation.”

Elsewhere in the chat, John David noted that he treats his lines in “The Piano Lesson” “like Shakespeare” and also divulged the advice his mentor Stephen Henderson once gave him.

“He told me, ‘Don’t get it right, get it true,'” the 38-year-old recounted. “So instead of aiming your performance, try to be as truthful as possible.”

Directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson, the revival of “The Piano Lesson” is set to run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre until late January.

Paris Hilton Tons Of Her Eggs Frozen For IVF Treatments

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Pop News

Paris Hilton has “tons” of eggs reading and waiting for her to start in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments.

The former “Simple Life” star and her husband, Carter Reum, have expressed their desire to start a family.

And during an interview with People at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Gala, Paris revealed that she wants to become a mum in 2023.

“We started going and doing it like a few months in because the world was shut down,” she told the outlet of starting the egg-freezing process back in 2020. 

“We knew we wanted to start a family, and I was like, ‘This is perfect timing. Usually I’m on a plane 250 days out of the year, and let’s just get all of the eggs stocked and ready,’ and we have tonnes of them just waiting,” she said.

Last month, Paris’s mom Kathy Hilton hit the headlines when she claimed the heiress and businessman were struggling to conceive.

But since then, the blonde star has insisted that she and Carter simply “wanted to give themselves some time” before trying for a baby.

“We really wanted to enjoy our first year of marriage together as a couple, you know, before bringing kids into the mix,” the 41-year-old added.

Paris and Carter tied the knot in November 2011.

Doja Cat Reveals This Classic Hip-Hop Group Had A Huge Impact On Her Career

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Doja Cat is inspired by how the Beastie Boys straddled different genres with their music.

When she was asked for her current musical inspirations in an interview with Dazed magazine, the “Say So” singer pointed to the “Fight for Your Right (To Party!)” hitmakers and their unique blend of rap and punk.

“Beastie Boys is a huge inspiration to me. Beastie Boys will hit you with hard, loud, and crazy rap, but they’ll also hit you with real raw ’90s punk, which I love, or smooth techno that feels sexy and sleek. And you’ll be like, ‘Where the f**k did this come from?'” she explained.

While Doja found fame with her fusion of pop, R&B and rap, she doesn’t want to be limited to those genres and is interested in exploring the punk realm too.

“I’m crazy about putting different genres into the same album or even into the same song,” she shared. “I want to take some of the beautiful elements of vocal distortion and play those into the music. I don’t know if what I’m doing is going to be pop, but I want to keep that in mind for when I go into the studio.”

The 27-year-old is working on her follow-up to 2021’s Planet Her and also has a bunch of songs she wants to release separately.

“There’s songs from a year and a half ago that I made, and I’m like, ‘These need to come out.’ I have a project that’s going to be quite consistent, hopefully, which is coming up next and is the real album, the real project. But before that, I would like to put out some singles that don’t really connect to it in any way. They’re just fun things that I would like to put out,” Doja teased.

Kanye West Crowned “Antisemite Of The Year”

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Kanye West has been crowned “Antisemite of the Year” by watchdog group StopAntisemitism, who believe he’s the “most problematic” person of 2022. The group chose West after several weeks of research and nearly 10,000 votes from members online.

“Kanye uses his celebrity platform to push dangerous antisemitic tropes about Jews and power and he refuses to stop,” Executive Director Liora Raz told TMZ. “His continuous onslaught of bigoted statements has resulted in horrific antisemitic acts perpetrated by white supremacists, Black Hebrew Israelites, and other fringe groups looking to cause Jews harm.

“Jew hatred is already out of control in the United States and the last thing we need is a celebrity like Kanye to add fuel to that fire.”

West has made several inflammatory comments regarding Jewish people over the last couple of months. In October, he tweeted he was going “deathcon 3 on Jewish people,” which bred an army of antisemites to follow suit. Shortly after the tweet, a group of people hung a sign over a Los Angeles freeway that read, “Kanye is right about the Jews.” West then sat down with journalist Piers Morgan and “clarified” he only wished harm on Jewish people who’ve done him wrong. The final nail in the coffin was his subsequent remarks on Alex Jones’ Infowars during which he admitted he admired Adolf Hitler and denied parts of the Holocaust.

Consequently, several corporations have cut ties with West, including adidas and Balenciaga. West’s honorary degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago was also revoked and he was, once again, suspended from Instagram after dropping a song addressing the antisemitic controversy.

The outro of the songs samples his appearance on Infowars show with, “Can we just kind of say, like, you like the uniforms but that’s about it?” to which West replies, “No, there’s a lot of things that I love…about Hitler.”

Gucci Mane Drops 80-Track Album With Nearly Four Hours Of Music

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Gucci Mane delivered a surprise 80-track album called So Icy Boyz: The Finale on Friday (December 9). Clocking in at three hours and 51 minutes, the behemoth of a project includes appearances by Lil Baby, Jeremih, Trey Songz, 2 Chainz, Offset and Quavo as well as several 1017 Records artists. Among the massive tracklist is a tribute to late Migos rapper Takeoff, who was fatally shot last month.

Aptly titled “A Letter To Takeoff,” the song finds Gucci Mane rapping: “How the f### we gon’ lose Takeoff?/Damn, he didn’t deserve it/We don’t supposed to question God, but damn, Takeoff was perfect.”

So Icy Boyz: The Finale arrives less than two months after Gucci Mane shared So Icy Boyz 22. Naturally, fans had plenty of jokes for the project on Twitter. As one person wrote, “Literally dropped an Avengers flick length album.” Another pointed out the album was longer than The Avengers: Endgame, Titanic and Avatar: Way of the Water.

While Gucci Mane may have broken the rap record for longest album, a few artists have rolled out unusually long projects in the past. For example, Chris Brown dropped the 45-track effort Heartbreak on a Full Moon in 2017, which another fan referenced in response to the Gucci Mane LP. They wrote: “Gucci Mane dropped a 80 song album … Chris Brown has 24 hours to respond.”

Of course, it’s doubtful Brown will accept the challenge, but check out the So Icy project above (if you have four hours to spare).

Disgraced L.A. Councilman Rumbles With Rival At Kids Christmas Party!

By: Corey CopelandCategory: Rumors

Los Angeles city council member Kevin de León can kiss the political game goodbye. In October, he was outed as a racist. On Friday (Dec. 9), he was seen fighting at a holiday event in Lincoln Heights.

To make matters worse, there were children present. They just wanted early Christmas presents and saw the councilman testing his hand skills instead.

In the video, struggles with a man, which made de León’s Santa hat go flying like Bobby Shmurda’s Knicks hat in the “Hot N***a” video. 

de León would later tell ABC News that the video doesn’t show how he was antagonized and headbutted before grabbing the man. Another staff member was also elbowed in the face.

Despite having to unbutton his pink shirt, he maintained that sly hair look that most politicians have when they are on camera.

“What the video doesn’t capture, most conveniently, is he thrusted his pelvis into me, and then he head-butted me right into the head,” de León said. “When he head-butted me is when I grabbed him and put him on the table – I held him on the table there for maybe five to 10 seconds.

“Then at that moment I let him go. Another melee ensued. He turned the corner, he threw a punch at me – a full blown punch, hit me right in the face, he explained.

The man in question was later identified as Jason Reedy. His lawyer called the councilman a disgrace. He also suggested that de León has lost all political legitimacy.

Notably, before the holiday event debacle, de León attended his first council meeting since October. There was a mixed reaction as some colleagues embraced him while others left. 

Their echoed calls for his resignation didn’t go unnoticed. Although a police report was filed for the fight, no one was charged. 

Could this incident be the final nail in his political coffin?

Fyre Fest Founder Unveils Latest Big Idea With Plans To Reach The “Entire World”

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Fyre Fest founder Billy McFarland is setting up his next big venture, an idea many believe eclipses the disastrous 2017 event with rapper Ja Rule.

The 31-year-old said he plans to have a series of “virtual immersive decentralized reality” events, including exclusive parties that would broadcast to the “entire world.” 

Like Fyre, McFarland said big-name influencers and entertainers would be in the building.

During an interview with The NY Post, McFarland explained what the WEB3 experience would be like for fans looking to attend.

“They could, like, buy the talent a drink and then have some drink service bringing [the same kind of drink] to them at the same time the talent gets it,” he said.

“So, if you’re 18 years old and you’re on your computer in the middle of America, now you can actually come [to this party] and not only watch what’s happening, but take part in changing it,” the big-time party promoter said. “It kind of gives you access to this really cool land and group of people.”

In this party, where attendees will seem like they are actually in the same room together through technology, he went on to say “If they decide to chum the water where I’m swimming, the water will actually be chummed and the sharks will be happy,” poking at himself.

McFarland, who has proven himself the ultimate salesman, will have to pull out all the stops to convince people to get tickets.

As AllHipHop.com reported earlier in the year, McFarland said he was working on several projects and hoping to pay off his $26 million debt to old investors for the iconic failure known as the Fyre Festival, which sent him to prison for almost four years, after he was convicted of defrauding investors.

Lawyer Asks NY Governer To Give G-Dep Clemency For Murder; Victims Family Wants Rapper To “Rot In Jail”

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Incarcerated Bad Boy star G-Dep has an advocate in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office who is pushing for him to receive an early release.

The rapper was sentenced to 15 years to life in upstate Fishkill Correctional Facility for murdering John Henkel in 1993.

According to the New York Post, one of the lawyers working for D.A. Alvin Bragg, David Drucker, has sent his petition to the New York Governor, hoping she will be lenient and allow the “Special Delivery” chart-topper to go free.

In an August 3rd letter, on official office letterhead, Drucker wrote to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Executive Clemency Bureau.

“Many defendants display remorse, but it is rarely clear how much they are sorry for their crime and how much they are sorry for getting caught,” Drucker’s letter read.

“With Mr. Coleman, there is no doubt — his remorse is as genuine as any I, or others I have talked to, have ever seen,” said Drucker.

The irony of this ask is that Drucker was a part of the team that convicted G-Dep, whose real name is Trevell Coleman, in 2012 (almost 20 years after the murder).

G-Dep confessed to the murder in 2010 and turned himself into the 25th Precinct in Harlem. Drucker says asking for his release does not excuse the heinous act that he did.

“The defendant shot him three times in the torso, killing him, and then he biked off leaving the victim to die,” Drucker revealed. 

But years later, Drucker believes G-Dep has repented, reformed, and is genuinely sorry.

“A decision to release Mr. Coleman now would be a very safe as well as humane decision. On behalf of the New York County District Attorney’s Office, I strongly urge you to do just that.”

In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com’s Chuck Creekmur from prison, G-Dep said he feels wonderful that someone is fighting for him to get out.

“It’s a wonderful feeling, man. It’s more of a feeling, though. It’s affirmation, you know what I’m saying? That when you give God… When you leave it up to God, you know what I’m saying? And this is just affirmation that me taking that leap of faith that he saw me through, you know what I’m saying?” he said.

The family of the victim is totally against the artist receiving clemency. His brother, Robert Henkel, demands the governor immediately ignore the request.

“This is such a conflict of interest. The same guy who put him away is now asking for him to get out. It is one thing to seek [clemency] for drug crimes – but not murder,” Henkel said. “Let him rot in jail! Let him do his 15 years, and then he can try to get out on parole.”

When hearing about the remarks, G-Dep said he knew the brother was upset, but he has kept the same energy since the trial. 

He said, “I can’t blame him. I understand. Well, that’s his family. That’s how he feels.”

Twitter In Shambles After Diddy Reveals He’s Fathered A New Baby

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Diddy shocked Twitter on Saturday (December 10) after he announced he’d fathered a new baby—a girl named Love Sean Combs. The Bad Boy Records mogul announced the news in a tweet that read: “I’m so blessed to welcome my baby girl Love Sean Combs to the world. Mama Combs, Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, D’Lila, Jessie and myself all love you so much! God is the Greatest!”

Of course, Twitter exploded with reactions—and not necessarily in a good way. It’s well-documented Diddy has been in an open relationship with Yung Miami, leaving many to wonder how the City Girl is feeling.

TMZ reports the baby was born in October at a Newport Beach, California hospital although the mother’s identity remains a mystery. The latest addition marks Diddy’s sixth child with multiple women. Yung Miami cryptically addressed the news after a fan asked her to be the next guest on her own podcast, Caresha, Please.

“You might be the next guest on caresha please because we need answers,” the fan wrote. She replied with two eyeball emojis and nothing more.

The unexpected revelation from Diddy sparked a cascade of memes and GIFs. Find some of those below.

https://twitter.com/MoreJadePlease/status/1601673173850021888?s=20&t=gnodg2NUkGCLI0bq9s4v_g
https://twitter.com/_BabyAmazon/status/1601686146563854336?s=20&t=gnodg2NUkGCLI0bq9s4v_g

Fat Joe & Uncle Luke Go Head-To-Head Over Trick Daddy, Pitbull, DJ Khaled Claims

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Fat Joe and Uncle Luke finally got the chance to confront each other over their recent claims involving Trick Daddy, Pitbull and DJ Khaled. The ordeal started on Friday (December 9) when the 2 Live Crew legend stumbled across a video of Fat Joe’s appearance on the My Expert Opinion podcast from May. Uncle Luke disputed Fat Joe’s comments he was responsible for getting Trick Daddy, Pitbull and DJ Khaled signed.

Fat Joe fired back and insisted “Fat Joe doesn’t lie.” At the same time, he suggested Uncle Luke had blocked him on Instagram, so he was unable to make his case. But the two rap heavyweights ultimately confronted each other on Instagram Live and hashed out their differences.

“I’ve been 20 years in Miami, never had one argument with anybody […] I told you, Luke discovered Miami,” he said. “Luke is an icon, a living legend. He created the sound of Miami. He put everybody on.”

He then continued to re-hash his previous story about taking Trick Daddy’s demo to Atlantic Records and told Luke, “I know you discovered Trick, I know you discovered Pitbull—I never said I discovered them.”

Luke, who’d been patiently waiting for Fat Joe to finish, finally had a second to respond and reflected positively on their long friendship.

“We got history, we got too much love, that’s why I was kind of taken aback,” he said. “When I got Pit, it was because there was Big Pun and Fat Joe, these Puerto Rican artists doing big numbers and s###.”

Luke’s audio, however, was only working intermittently so it was difficult to discern what he was attempting to say. He did admit he got burned out on the music business and took a step back. Ultimately though, Uncle Luke determined, “Both of us are right in this situation.”

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Fat Joe’s attitude during his conversation with Uncle Luke was slightly different than when he thought he was blocked, although he did admit he didn’t have anything to do with discovering Trick Daddy.

“Fat Joe don’t lie, and Fat Joe don’t back down from nothing in the universe,” he said in part. “I hope we all know this in love. Now, I said what I said. OK? So, I didn’t put on Trick Daddy. What I did do was I came to Miami, his music was rocking all over the streets. I came to Super Bowl and I took—I had no business, nothing to do with discovering Trick Daddy—I took his CD, his demo, his cassette tape […] I don’t even know if Trick Daddy knows this. Once they get Trick involved, you know, Trick crazy, but he’s my brother and I love Trick.

“Like I said, I live in Miami 20 years, I never had an argument with one single person, so I love Trick Daddy. But I’mma be honest. Maybe Trick Daddy don’t know this, but when I heard his demo, I took it to Atlantic Records that Monday and I went to Craig Kallman’s office […] Out of love for Hip Hop and the culture, I said you need to sign this guy. Fat Joe had nothing to do with paperwork. Fat Joe didn’t put him on. I did it out of love for Hip Hop ‘cause the man was on fire.”

Fat Joe and Uncle Luke are being commended for handling their miscommunication like “grown men.” Watch the full conversation above.

DJ Khaled Ends Up In Tears Visiting Saudi Arabia With Mike Tyson

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

DJ Khaled and famed boxer Mike Tyson took a recent trip to Saudi Arabia, where they visited the city of Makkah. On Friday (December 9), the GOD DID producer shared an Instagram video of himself crying when he saw the Ka’bah for the first time. [Editor’s Note: The Ka’bah is a small stone building in the court of the Great Mosque at Mecca that contains a sacred black stone and is the goal of Islamic pilgrimage and the point toward which Muslims turn in praying.]

“The second I walked in Mecca tears came down my eyes Tears of joy,” he wrote in the caption. “My whole life I wanted to go to MECCA TO PRAY AND TO GIVE MY GRATITUDE TO ALLAH. I prayed for the world for more love, more life, more peace, more joy, more happiness, more health and protection for all of us! GOD IS THE GREATEST!!!!! It’s so beautiful we all ONE LOVE here. GOD DID !!!!!!! Bless up my brother @miketyson.”

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DJ Khaled also made a stop in the capital city of Riyadh, where he performed music from his latest album, GOD DID. He addressed the event in another Instagram clip with the caption: “Saudi Arabia. Riyadh thank you for having me SONG OF THE YEAR ! GOD DID! OH YES HE DID ! When I rise up in morning I’ll post more of the love that you showed me and my friends very very grateful for the love tears of joy ! @wethebestmusic @rocnation ! Thank u @mdlbeast @mdlbeast.soundstorm @richforever.”

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DJ Khaled spoke briefly about his deep Muslim faith during a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone, saying, “It would take me 40 years to tell you everything I pray about because I pray almost every second of the day. It’s the way I was brought up, and it keeps a shield around me.”

As for Tyson, the undisputed heavyweight champ reportedly converted to Islam in 1992 after spending time in prison. He has made several pilgrimages to Mecca throughout the years. He tweeted as far back as 2010, “I just left the Holy City of Mecca where I was blessed to have been able to make Umrah.”

The photos from DJ Khaled and Mike Tyson’s trip have gone viral on social media. In fact, Khaled became a trending Twitter topic on Saturday (December 10).

Fat Joe Fires Back At Uncle Luke Over Trick Daddy Claims: “I Said What I Said”

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Fat Joe has addressed Uncle Luke’s recent Instagram post refuting the Terror Squad rapper’s claims he was responsible for signing Trick Daddy and Pitbull. On Friday (December 9), Fat Joe headed to his preferred social media platform and explained the point he was trying to make during a months-old appearance on the My Expert Opinion Podcast.

“So somebody woke me up and was like, ‘Yo, Uncle Luke is on IG addressing some things you said,'” Fat Joe began. “So I looked it up and I went to comment ‘cause I’ve known Uncle Luke for 30, 40 years, but for some reason, my comments are prohibited from commenting.

“Luke is a living legend, an icon, somebody we look up to, somebody we look up to forever. Yes, he went to the Supreme Court […] and yes, he put on the whole Miami. So he’s got an IG tonight at 7, I guess if I can’t comment, I’m not going to be able to go on his IG.”

From there, Fat Joe insisted his recollection of aiding in Trick Daddy’s rise to fame was absolutely correct.

“Fat Joe don’t lie, and Fat Joe don’t back down from nothing in the universe,” he continued. “I hope we all know this in love. Now, I said what I said. OK? So, I didn’t put on Trick Daddy. What I did do was I came to Miami, his music was rocking all over the streets. I came to Super Bowl and I took—I had no business, nothing to do with discovering Trick Daddy—I took his CD, his demo, his cassette tape […] I don’t even know if Trick Daddy knows this. Once they get Trick involved, you know, Trick crazy, but he’s my brother and I love Trick.

“Like I said, I live in Miami 20 years, I never had an argument with one single person, so I love Trick Daddy. But I’mma be honest. Maybe Trick Daddy don’t know this, but when I heard his demo, I took it to Atlantic Records that Monday and I went to Craig Kallman’s office […] Out of love for Hip Hop and the culture, I said you need to sign this guy. Fat Joe had nothing to do with paperwork. Fat Joe didn’t put him on. I did it out of love for Hip Hop ‘cause the man was on fire.”

Fat Joe said he eventually got a call from Kallman who told him he’d signed Trick Daddy, thus launching his career. But Uncle Luke was evidently confused by Joe’s initial comments. As he explained in the Instagram post, “I love Joe, but I find this very interesting because I discovered @trickdaddydollars. He did his first song with me as soon as he got out of lock up, and he stayed with me. I also discovered and signed @pitbull to the platinum selling Luke Records label. He did his first songs with me. Because I’m from Miami, I felt the importance of signing a Cuban rapper, so I discovered him off of battle rap tapes.”

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Trick Daddy appeared on “Scarred” by the former 2 Live Crew member from Luke’s 1996 album, Uncle Luke. The song caught the attention of Ted Lucas, a former concert promoter and then-CEO of Slip-n-Slide Records, who promptly signed the rapper. Slip-n-Slide released Trick Daddy’s debut album, Based on a True Story, in 1997. Three years later, he signed to Atlantic Records, the basis of Fat Joe‘s argument. Watch the original clip from the podcast above.

EXCLUSIVE: XXXTENTACION Murder Suspect Wants To Be “Severed” From Co-Defendants

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: Exclusives

XXXTENTACION was fatally shot outside of RIVA Motorsports in Deerfield Beach, Florida on June 18, 2018. Four suspects—Trayvon Newsome, Robert Allen, Dedrick Williams and Michael Boatwright—were indicted for the slaying just a month later. But according to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Newsome is attempting to separate himself from two of his co-defendants. Filed in November, the docs are asking Judge Michael A. Usan to sever Newsome from the others.

“The defendant, Trayvon Newsome, does not feel he will get a fair trial if tried in a multiple defendant trial,” the paperwork reads. “The evidence against Mr. Newsome differs substantially from the evidence against the remaining 2 co-defendants. While their cell phone data records place them at the scene of the shooting, Mr. Newsome’s does not.”

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The docs also claim the severance is necessary to “promote a fair determination of the guilt or innocence of each defendant.” Newsome’s legal team also believes, “the defendant’s defense will be compromised and his ability to testify in his own defense will be diminished in a co-defendant trial.”

Newsome was arrested in August 2018 on charges of murder in the first degree and robbery with a deadly weapon. He turned himself in to Broward County authorities with his attorney present.

In August, Allen agreed to testify against Newsome and his other co-defendants in hopes of getting a reduced sentence.

“Mr. Allen’s role in this, it was much less than the other three,” attorney Jim Lewis told NBC Miami. “More of an accessory after the fact than really part of the planning. Certainly, he never got out of the car, never had a gun, never shot anybody.”

The sentencing is scheduled for February 23, 2023.

Reebok CEO Heaps Praise On Cardi B And Her Lasting Impact On The Brand

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Cardi B was determined to inject “next-level energy” into her final Reebok collection.

The “I Like It” rapper has dropped several apparel and footwear lines since signing a deal with bosses at the sportswear giant back in 2018.

Earlier this week, Cardi unveiled the final installment, called “Let Me Be…Next Level Energy.”

“For my final collection with Reebok, I had to make sure we brought it to the next level. I needed every piece from the slides to the jumpsuit to be as big, bold, and fun as we could make them,” she smiled.

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The collection includes popular items in refreshed colorways, including the Cardi B Bodysuit in black and Cardi B Woven Jacket and Legging Short in modern beige.

There is also a range of slides and a showstopping jumpsuit – a long sleeve full mesh catsuit in an eye-catching print.

“We’re so grateful for our partnership with Cardi over the years. Having the opportunity to collaborate with someone as passionate, iconic, and talented as her is an unmatched experience and will certainly leave a lasting impact on the brand,” added Reebok chief executive Todd Krinsky. “Since 2018, we have proudly pushed boundaries together, with an emphasis on inclusivity and self-expression, and this final collection really exemplifies and celebrates that.”

SIGNS: Canadian Parents Say Fortnite Left Children Hungry & Funky

By: Corey CopelandCategory: Rumors

With Christmas right around the corner, three Canadian kids better not ask for anything Fortnite-related. Instead, their parents will be gifting Fortnite with a lawsuit this Christmas.

In a joint lawsuit against Epic Games, three parents say the battle royale game is why children stopped showering, eating, and sleeping. One of those children racked up 7,700 hours of game time in just two years.

Now I was a bit of a gamer during my childhood, too, but mama love wasn’t having that. Especially not showering. She’d pull a power cord with one hand and smack you with a washcloth and Irish Spring in the other hand.

At some point, parental discretion plays a part in a child’s behavior. Epic Games released a statement calling attention to their parental controls.

“Parents can receive playtime reports that track the amount of time their child plays each week, and require parental permission before purchases are made,” the company stated. Likewise, they dismissed the lawsuit calling it meritless, and they intend to prove this in court.

In contrast, the parents referenced the World Health Organization classifying video game addiction as a behavioral disorder. WHO defines gaming addiction as a behavior that disrupts a person’s family, work, social and personal life over a 12-month period.

Quebec Superior Court Justice Sylvain Lussier acknowledged the dangers of gaming addiction, comparing it to smoking.

All things considered, video games are more immersive now than in years past with the evolution of the internet and technology, but that can’t be an excuse to be hungry and funky. 

Children buy video games with their parents’ money. Considering Fortnite’s pay-to-win business model, parents need to stop paying.