Anthony Mackie has revealed working on “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” was the “worst acting moment” of his career.
During an interview with Inverse, the Marvel star recalled working on a 2003 episode of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” with a director who could not speak English.
When asked what he remembers about filming the episode, the actor said, “Yo, this is one of the craziest moments I’ve ever had in my career.”
Mackie, 44, continued, “We had a director who couldn’t speak English, so his direction was always Anthony (sad face) or Anthony (grunting while putting up his fists), and if you watched that episode, it was probably the worst acting moment of my career.”
The “8 Mile” actor then praised his co-star Vincent D’Onofrio for stepping in and taking over as his director.
“Shout out to Vincent D’Onofrio. Vincent was like, ‘Hey, stop it. He’s too good of an actor for you to do that to him. I’ll direct him.’ And he directed me throughout the rest of the episode,” he added.
Mackie portrayed the character Carl Hines, a writer who became a suspect in his girlfriend’s murder. He has previously stated in interviews that he is most often recognized for his guest role on the popular TV show, despite having a hard time behind the scenes.
Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby is making waves in his hometown, not just with his music but with his latest venture – a seafood restaurant called The Seafood Menu Restaurant and Lounge.
“I feel great,” Lil Baby said at the restaurant’s opening. “It definitely means a lot to me, not only because I come from these neighborhoods, but just for like neighborhoods all around the world. I just want to make my impact more than just music.”
The rapper is not alone in this endeavor. His sister, whom he refers to as his business partner, plays a crucial role in the restaurant’s day-to-day operations.
“Every business I have, my sister’s involved in. So she like runs the day-to-day. Of course, I can’t be here on a day-to-day and make all this stuff happen, so my sister definitely has a lot for me,” he explained to 11Alive.
Lil Baby joins a growing list of Atlanta Hip-Hop artists who have ventured into entrepreneurship, a fraternity he’s proud to be a part of.
“It’s always been my dream to have one of those like to be a part of that,” he said. “Not even about making money or something like that, but just have something in the city and community,” Lil Baby explained.
The rapper hopes his example will inspire others in his community, showing them there’s always a better way. As for why he chose to open a seafood restaurant, Lil Baby said it was filling a market gap.
“There’s not a seafood restaurant in this area. So that’s what we came up with, seafood. I had this spot for a long time before I even decided what we were gonna make it. We came up with seafood,” he explained.
An important piece of evidence in the NBA YoungBoy federal gun case has reportedly been green-lit to present in court. According to The Advocate, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has overturned a key ruling, allowing a video of the rapper holding a Glock and posing with another gun outfitted with a vertical foregrip to be used as evidence. Baton Rouge police discovered the video on one of photographer Marvin Ramsey’s SD memory cards after the 2020 video music video shoot bust.
NBA YoungBoy, Ramsey and 14 others were arrested on weapons charges after police found several guns in the underbrush and vehicles at the scene. The feds took over the state case in March 2021 and indicted the rapper on possessing a firearm following a felony conviction on possession of a firearm not registered to him.
YoungBoy’s attorneys successfully got the video suppressed in February 2022 when U.S. Chief District Judge Shelly Dick agreed their client had a vested property interest in the video footage, making it constitutionally protected by Fourth Amendment laws that shield the public from unreasonable searches and seizures. The suppression ruling was a major blow to the feds’ case against NBA YoungBoy. Prosecutors asked Dick to reconsider, but she doubled down on her decision last June. Federal attorneys then challenged the ruling at the Fifth Circuit court of appeal.
Appellate judges Edith Jones, Dana Douglas and Don Willett rejected the idea NBA YoungBoy “retained a property interest” in the footage because he had say so over which video snippets were handed over to Atlantic Records—his former label—or shared publicly. They agreed he didn’t own Ramsey’s camera or memory card and never produced a written contract or any evidence showing he had ownership of the footage. All three said NBA YoungBoy failed to “prove a reasonable expectation of keeping the footage” because he gave a third party permission to film him and keep the recordings.
“[NBA YoungBoy] had to know that Ramsey or anyone else involved in the editing and fashioning of his videos to upload to YouTube or (give) the record company would be witnesses to footage of his personal life,” Jones wrote in Friday’s (July 14) reversal. “Yet the record shows no precautions taken by [NBA YoungBoy] to control third-party access or to control how Ramsey used or stored the memory cards.”
NBA YoungBoy he was arrested in Los Angeles in March 2021 on the federal indictment from Baton Rouge. Police alleged they found a .45-caliber pistol and 12 rounds of ammunition in his vehicle. That led to a separate federal gun case, but California jurors acquitted him last July following a three-day trial.
YoungBoy released his 20th independent mixtape, Richest Opp, in May and it debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. Just three weeks prior, he’d dropped his sixth studio album, Don’t Try This at Home, which debuted at No. 5.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Republican representative from Georgia, has taken a bold step into the music industry, starring in a new rap video titled “MTG” by Forgiato Blow.
The video features Greene on a golden throne and is a tribute to the congresswoman by the Florida-based rapper, proudly known as the “Mayor of Magaville.”
“I never thought I’d be featured in a rap video but then again I never thought the left would be grooming our children!” Greene tweeted.
The song, named after Greene’s initials, is a political commentary with Greene expressing her support for the message.
In a statement to Newsweek, Greene said, “Most rap videos exploit women, glorify drugs and violence, but Forgiato Blow’s new video is about calling out the left’s grooming agenda and protecting our children from genital mutilation. It was a blast filming this video and I’m proud of Forgiato Blow’s support of my Protect Children’s Innocence Act.”
The song was a response to Target’s Pride Month merchandise and transgender-friendly clothing.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a businesswoman turned politician, has been a controversial figure in American politics. Representing Georgia’s 14th congressional district, Greene has been known for her outspoken views and support for conspiracy theories.
Dr. Dre was a recent guest on Kevin Hart’s new show, Hart To Heart. During the conversation, the gangsta rap pioneer opened up about his feelings on current rap/Hip-Hop—and appeared to have mixed feelings. On one hand, he understands it’s going to continuously evolve, but on the other, he admits he’s not really into the majority of it.
“Hip-Hop is what it is,” Dre. Dre told Hart, “Anybody that’s talking about the state of Hip-Hop right now, when talking about it from a negative place, sounds like somebody’s f###in’ grandfather. This is just what it is. Hip-Hop is evolving. If you don’t like it, don’t listen to it, you know what I’m saying? I’m keepin’ it all the way 100 with you. Some of this s##t, most of this s##, I don’t like. I don’t listen to a lot of that s##t. But I’m not hatin’ on it. I’m never gonna hate on it.”
Dr. Dre did have a short list of rappers who he called “forever artists”—and that includes Kendrick Lamar. He said, “Kendrick Lamar is a real motherf### artist. Like, the true definition of the word. He could disappear for f###in’ five years or something like that and come back and f##k our heads up.” He added Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Michael Jackson and Prince as other examples of “forever artists.”
Dr. Dre should be making the press rounds more frequently as 2024 inches closer. According to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the lauded producer is part of the class of celebrities receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year. Angie Martinez, Toni Braxton, Brandy, Kerry Washington, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Mario Lopez, former Oakland Raider/actor Carl Weathers are among the other honorees. Posthumous stars will be given to Chadwick Boseman and Otis Redding.
“The Committee did an amazing job choosing these very talented people,” Walk of Fame Chair Ellen K said. “We can’t wait to see each honoree’s reaction as they realize that they are becoming a part of Hollywood’s history with the unveiling of their star on the world’s most famous walkway.”
In terms of Hip-Hop artists, Ice-T and Salt-n-Pepa were among the few to get their stars this year. In February, television mogul Dick Wolf, Public Enemy’s Chuck D, fellow Law & Order: SVU actress Mariska Hargitay, comedian Mike Epps, Ice Cube and Russell Simmons were on deck to see Ice-T’s unveiled. The dates of the forthcoming ceremonies haven’t been scheduled yet but will be announced throughout the year on the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s official website.
According to reports, Russell was last heard from that Thursday night after informing a 911 dispatcher that she had seen a toddler walking along the side of the interstate and intended to pull over to help.
She also contacted a family member to relay the exact details. However, communication with Russell was abruptly lost, although the line remained open.
Responding officers, who were already en route to the location of the initial 911 call, discovered Russell’s vehicle and some of her personal belongings at the scene.
However, they were unable to locate either Russell or the child. The ensuing search for Russell was extensive, with Hoover Police giving a briefing the following day about the ongoing efforts.
Her sudden disappearance and its peculiar circumstances sparked widespread attention and speculation, turning Russell’s case into a social media phenomenon.
The incident quickly gained traction on social media, with users widely sharing her story and expressing concern for her safety. The mystery surrounding Russell’s disappearance was further amplified by the fact that she was last known to be attempting to help a child, a detail that added an additional layer of urgency and concern to her case.
The public’s engagement with the case was so significant that nearly $60,000 was offered to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama as a reward for information leading to Russell’s safe return.
In a surprising turn, Carlee Russell returned home by foot late on July 16, 2023. Her return was as unexpected as her disappearance, and police and medics were immediately dispatched to her home.
“Great morning!! My husband and I want to make this statement again as we did last night. It’s nothing more to add or take away from how we’re feeling right now. God is faithful and He has answered our prayers🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ We are so grateful to each of you for all the acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion you have shown🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️ Our baby is safe!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Father God🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾,” her mother, Talitha Robinson-Russell, said in a statement.
She was subsequently taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Officials have not released any details about where she was during her disappearance, how she returned home, or her current condition.
The whereabouts and well-being of the toddler Russell reported seeing also remain unknown.
In a recent exclusive interview with http://AllHipHop.com , R&B singer and actor Tyrese Gibson opened up about his return to the music scene, his new album, and his collaboration with rappers Jeezy and 2 Chainz.
“I’ve never worked on an album that I consider art. I do albums, I do videos, I release it, it happens. I’ve never done art or considered an album art,” Tyrese told AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur. “This joint right here, man, it’s gonna be on a [turn] table, and it’s going to be spinning in circles… slow.”
“I ain’t got none of that for y’all. I’m grown, my voice is deep, I’m 44, I’m turning 45 this year. I don’t want to be like none of you… my hair ain’t gonna be turquoise, I ain’t got not homosexual announcements that n##### is out here doing trying to be relevant. I’m grown, I’m fly, I look like a black ass Coke bottle right now in 2023.”
Tyrese also touched on his collaboration with Jeezy and 2 Chainz on the remix of “You Ever Love Me.”
He praised their contributions to the track.
“You got a lot of options of artists, singers, actors. I have no idea why y’all love me the way you do, but I’m grateful. And I’ve let a lot of y’all down at times, but I hope I never let you down. I’m doing the best I can with what I have every day. ‘I Don’t Think You Ever Loved Me’ remix Jeezy, 2 Chainz, they killed it, man.”
Beautiful Pain, featuring 20 songs, will not be released in 2023 if Tyrese does not finish it by next month.
Ice-T has provided an update on his forthcoming Body Count album, Merciless. Judging by a recent Twitter post, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2020’s Carnivore is right around the corner. As Ice-T explained, “In other News.. The New @BodyCountBand album is being mixed as we speak ‘MERCILESS.'”
The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actor simultaneously appeased his rap fans with another announcement regarding his rap catalog. He continued, “I’m also dropping a Triple Vinyl Collectors Album ‘The Legend of Ice T’ ‘CRIME STORIES’ All the Story raps from my 8 HipHop albums with 5 unreleased tracks. Thats coming real soon! I’ll keep you posted.”
In other News.. The New @BodyCountBand album is being Mixed as we speak ‘MERCILESS’ … I’m also dropping a Triple Vinyl Collectors Album ‘The Legend of Ice T’ ‘CRIME STORIES’ All the Story raps from my 8 HipHop albums with 5 unreleased tracks.. Thats coming real soon! 💥 I’ll… pic.twitter.com/mV2yMsfyrn
Ice-T has had an incredibly busy year—even more so than usual. In February, the multi-hyphenate received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Chuck D, television producer Dick Wolf, fellow SVU actress Mariska Hargitay, Ice Cube, Russell Simmons, comedian Mike Epps, Ice-T’s wife Coco and their daughter Chanel were among the many who were on deck to celebrate the prestigious honor.
The 65-year-old also launched his new podcast, Daily Game, participated in the Recording Academy’s Hip-Hop 50 celebration at the Grammys and performed several one-offs with Body Count. More recently, he teamed up with LL COOL J for the A&E TV series highlighting Hip-Hop memorabilia. Titled Hip-Hop Treasures, the show premieres on August 12 and will find the rap legends on the hunt for some of the most famous items in Hip-Hop.
Speaking to AllHipHop, Ice-T confirmed Merciless will be out in 2024, while Crime Stories should arrive by this October.
Drake and 21 Savage are currently criss-crossing the country as part of the It’s All A Blur Tour. It appears both rappers have quite the sense of humor as well. During a recent stop, fans captured visuals of the show, which included what resembles an ugly witch-like version of Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour.
The images began popping up on TikTok last week with comments like, “Um why is Anna Wintour part of Drake’s concert visuals?” and “Drake so petty for putting Anna Wintour up here like this.”
Even Drake himself posted a photo of the image to his Instagram Stories. The caption read simply, “Dialed in.” The visuals typically wouldn’t be a topic of conversation, but Wintour, Drake and 21 Savage have history. Shortly before the duo dropped their collaborative album, Her Loss, they used a fake Vogue cover to promote the project. The images were posted all over Los Angeles—and Wintour wasn’t amused. In November 2022, Vogue‘s parent company, Condé Nast, sued Drake and 21 Savage to the tune of $4 million.
The original trademark infringement lawsuit included a memo from Will Bowes, Condé Nast’s general counsel, said the settlement would “bolster our ongoing creative output, including Vogue editorial.” It also resulted in a permanent injunction barring further commercial uses of the Vogue trademarks.
“As a creative company, we of course understand our brands may from time to time be referenced in other creative works,” Bowes wrote. “In this instance, however, it was clear to us that Drake and 21 Savage leveraged Vogue’s reputation for their own commercial purposes and, in the process, confused audiences who trust Vogue as the authoritative voice on fashion and culture.”
The lawsuit was settled in February, although the details weren’t disclosed. Clearly, Drake and 21 Savage
John Boyega wants viewers to be puzzled by the plot of his upcoming movie “They Cloned Tyrone.”
In the Netflix movie, Boyega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris play a hustler, a pimp, and “a pro” who walk into a conspiracy and discover that the people in their community are secretly being experimented on – and possibly cloned.
The “Star Wars” actor told Variety that he was confused when he recently saw the finished version of the film, and he hopes the audience feels the same way.
“You stayed confused for Jordan Peele. I think we should keep this going… Trust me, you will figure everything out,” he stated. “I can’t lie, I was like, ‘I can’t remember what the film is about either.’
“But Juel (Taylor) has done such an incredible job of bringing these characters together, creating cross-genres that other people wouldn’t really think of. I just think he’s a really, really brilliant first-time director.”
“You’re playing four to five different characters, who differ in age ranges, and then you’re exploring a world that I’m not from,” he shared. “But I love the challenge. Because, as an actor, especially being taught in drama school, our job is to aim for roles that are not ourselves. You have to be selfless for the character. This just gave me that in abundance.”
“They Cloned Tyrone” will debut on Netflix on July 21.
Kelly Rowland regrets letting slip the sex of Beyoncé’s first baby.
While Beyoncé was pregnant with her and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter, her Destiny’s Child bandmate Rowland slipped up in an interview and referred to their impending arrival as “she” several times.
“Oh my God. When I made a mistake and told the sex of (Beyoncé)’s baby when she was pregnant with Blue,” Kelly responded. “That was the worst moment ever. The worst moment ever.”
The 42-year-old admitted she didn’t even realize what she had done until she saw the headlines about her comments later.
“I was like, ‘What are they talking about? I didn’t say… Oh my God!'” Kelly recalled. “It was bad because it was no one’s business.”
Noting that her close childhood friend was “disappointed” by the reveal, Kelly added, “I felt terrible because it’s not my news. It was honestly the worst. It wasn’t my news to share, and I didn’t mean it like that. The ‘she’ just kind of slipped out.”
Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed Blue Ivy, now 11, in January 2012. They also share six-year-old twins, Sir and Rumi.
After three years of hiatus, a break brought on because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Curly Girl Collective brought the Curlfest back to New York City.
Hosted on Randall’s Island, thousands of naturalistas gathered on Saturday, July 15 from 12 pm to 7 pm to celebrate their coils and textured locs.
This year’s theme is called “The Bounce Back,” according to Simone Mair, Charisse Higgins, and Melody Henderson, co-founders of Curly Girl Collective & CURLFEST.
Simone Mair, Charisse Higgins, and Melody Henderson, co-founders of Curly Girl Collective & CURLFEST
Like years past, the festival included major and new Black-owned hair and beauty brands like The Doux, Miss Jessie, Eden Body Works or Mielle.
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It also lifted companies like Palmers and Hawaiian Silky which are larger corporations that recognized the need to create lines that target people of color.
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One company present was MYAVANA, the first Artificial Intelligence system to help Black people perfectly match their hair texture and make-up to brands based on a technological scan and survey of each follicle.
Then there was an upstart brand called Glory, which created a shampoo bar, condition and “the world’s lightest pomade.” Founded by a young Black man named Carlos Barksdale, he said the reason he launched the brand was because he could not find a pomade that was a “healthy option” for his own hair.
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Two brands that stood out were Two Gurls with Curls (twin teens who collaborated to put out a lightweight leave-in conditioner) and Taylor Beauty (scented lotions made by 18-year-old Taylor Madison, who launched her brand at Curlfest in 2019).
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The festival had music, including a set from DJ Suss-One, and a performance by the Brooklyn United marching band and dancers.
The highlight of the event was its five panels on different aspects of the business of beauty and the textured hair industry.
Session 1: Black Women Executives Leading in Beauty
Presented by Sally’s Beauty and Moderated by: Shontay Lundy, Black Girl Sunscreen Founder
Panelists: Morrishane Collins, African Pride, Global Head of Sales; Christina Fuller, My Black is Beautiful, CMO; Demetria Kinsley, Cantu Global Head of Marketing
Session 2: Black Beauty Legislation
Presented By Allure and Moderated by: Camille Darby, Global VP of Brand Marketing, Allure
Panelists: Cara Sabin, Unilever // CEO of Sundial Brands; Keya Neal, a Bumble & Bumble Texture Hair Pro; Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, co-founder of Beauty United
Session 3: Naturally You
Inspired by Johnny Wright’s book “Natural & Curly Hair
for Dummies and Moderated by Tamron Hall
Panelists: Johnny Wright, Hairstylist, Motivational Speaker and Author; David Wilson, co-founder of theGrio and Altr; DeeDee Wright-Ward, Naturalistas
Candace Mitchell-Harris, Founder and CEO MYAVANA
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Session 4: “Bossing Up: Trailblazing Entrepreneurs Changing the Game in Hair, Beauty, and Tech”
Presented by Sally’s Beauty and Moderated by Derrick Monroe
Panelists: Maya Smith Founder The Doux; David Simmick, Founder Soapbox Soaps; Jolorie Williams – Mielle Organics, CMO
Session 5: Black Beauty Makers – The Black-Owned Brands
Presented by XO Necole and Moderated By Jasmine Grant
DDG just dropped his latest single, “Famous,” and has set the internet on fire for dissing his own girlfriend—Halle Bailey. The song’s lyrics mention he’s in love with a “famous b#tch,” seemingly taking aim at Bailey.
Bailey isn’t just signed to Beyoncé’s label, Parkwood Entertainment, she’s also the star of the Disney movie “The Little Mermaid” and upcoming remake of “The Color Purple.”
“Fall in love, I hate that s##t/Knockin’ me off my grind, I can’t f##k with relationships,” he says. “I ain’t even got enough time in a day for me to chase a b##ch/I don’t even ask for much, I ask you to do the basic s##t/Hardest thing I did was fall in love with a famous b##h.”
He also references how Bailey kissed her co-star Jonah Hauer-King from “The Little Mermaid,” rapping, “Filmin’ a movie now you kissing dudes/You know I love you a lot/I don’t give a f##k if that s#t for promo/I don’t wanna see this s##t no more.”
He later addressed his “girl” and Hauer-King holding hands during the U.K. premiere of “The Little Mermaid,” rapping, “Why is y’all holdin’ hands in the photo?/You know I’m insecure, that’s a no-no.”
Many took to social media to put him on blast.
“DDG must have gotten jealous over all the attention Keke’s foster son was getting last week and said it was his turn,” one person tweeted.
DDG must have gotten jealous over all the attention Keke’s foster son was getting last week and said it was his turn.
Another added, “I’ve said it before, but something about Halle & DDG relationship reminds me of Whitney and Bobby. Obviously not the abuse/drugs, but the way every time Whitney had a moment in her career when she was thriving, Bobby would always end up in trouble, or act up so the attention.”
I’ve said it before, but something about Halle & DDG relationship reminds me of Whitney and Bobby. Obviously not the abuse/drugs, but the way everytime Whitney had a moment in her career when she was thriving, Bobby would always end up in trouble, or act up so the attention-
Khloé Kardashian has denied shading Blac Chyna’s parenting skills on this week’s episode of “The Kardashians.”
During an episode of the reality show, the 39-year-old helped her younger brother Rob Kardashian organize a birthday party for Dream, whom he shares with his ex Chyna.
She called herself “a third parent” to Dream and confirmed that she had no relationship with the six-year-olds mom.
After reading headlines about her comment, the TV personality insisted on her Instagram Stories that it had been “taken out of context or twisted to be something it’s not.”
“I love ALL of my nieces and nephews more than I can express,” she continued. “Dream and I are particularly close. My brother and I are extremely close. I am with Dream all the time because I’m with my brother all of the time. I consider ALL of my nieces and nephews my babies. I even consider my sisters my babies. I take pride in this love and always have.”
Kardashian stressed that it “takes a village” to raise a child, and her family is always there for one another during the ups and downs.
The mother of two added that Rob and Chyna are “doing the best” they can “as a parent and in life,” just like the rest of the “tribe.”
“I’m sure the narrative of ‘The Kardashians VS Chyna’ is more fun to read about, but there really is nothing there anymore,” she stated. “We all want to move on from the negativity. The focus is on Dream and her happiness and making sure she feels unconditional love at her mommy’s house, her daddy’s house, and any family members house for that matter. Please stop pinning us against one another. Life is hard enough.”
Rapper and actor Ice Cube, co-founder of the Big3 basketball league, has called on the National Basketball Association (NBA) to drop a bylaw he believes is unfairly hindering his league’s growth.
In a recent interview with JR Sportbrief on WFAN Sports Radio, Ice Cube expressed his frustration with the NBA’s rule that prohibits NBA team owners from investing in competing leagues.
“The NBA has a bylaw that states that no one who owns an NBA team can invest in a competing league,” Ice Cube explained. “The Big3 is great. We got some of the best players that ever played the game playing three-on-three. But in no way, shape, or form are we competing with the NBA, so they need to cut that out.”
The Big3, a professional 3-on-3 basketball league, was founded in 2017 by Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz. The league features former NBA players and has gained popularity for its unique format and competitive games.
Despite its success, Ice Cube argues that the NBA’s bylaw limits the Big3’s potential by restricting its pool of potential investors.
“The only thing that they can’t invest in is the Big3, and we think it is ridiculous,” Ice Cube stated.
He further explained that the bylaw affects not only current NBA team owners but also those who aspire to own an NBA team in the future.
“Somebody who wants to own a team one day, they’re not gonna get a Big3 team if they have a dream to own the Mavericks one day or The Suns or whatever.”
Ice Cube’s call to action is clear: “They need to drop the clause. It not only affects current NBA team owners, but future owners.”
He believes the NBA should eliminate the bylaw entirely or stop considering the Big3 as a competitive league.
Gary Soulz, a brilliant and gifted artist in the Latino Urbano scene, has garnered attention not only for his incredible talent but also for his ability to resonate with fans of major artists like Bryson Tiller, Drake, 6LACK, and The Weeknd. With a similar vibe and a growing fanbase, it wouldn’t be a surprise for Gary Soulz to perform alongside these industry giants in the near future.
“Transformación,” Gary Soulz’s latest single, holds deep meaning for the artist. It explores the emotional journey of enduring heartbreak from someone you deeply loved, who ultimately let you down. Through this process, Gary Soulz finds solace within himself and witnesses the growth that emerges from such painful experiences. This heartfelt exploration of personal growth and self-discovery is what makes the song so relatable and powerful.
One of the factors contributing to the success of “Transformación” is the involvement of renowned producer Lyfe Harris. With an impressive track record of writing for artists like Jahkoy & Fabolous, Sevyn Streeter, Chris Brown, and ASAP Ferg, Lyfe Harris brings his exceptional skills and musical vision to the table. Collaborating with Gary Soulz, Lyfe Harris creates a sonically captivating fusion of R&B and Urbano sounds that elevate the song to new heights.
The release of “Transformación” under the label We Inspire Now marks another significant achievement for Gary Soulz. This platform provides the artist with valuable exposure and opportunities to connect with a wider audience. We Inspire Now recognizes the potential and talent in Gary Soulz’s music and supports his artistic journey.
What sets Gary Soulz apart is not only his musical talent but also his ability to harness the power of marketing and promotion. He has cracked the code to run effective ads that generate organic, genuine fans. Gary Soulz has mastered the art of creating meaningful connections with listeners who add his music to their own playlists. With his marketing expertise, he not only achieves explosive growth for his own music but also helps other artists navigate the industry and achieve success.
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Wack 100 accused Tasha K of being a police informant and claimed she works with law enforcement.
“Tasha, tell the truth where you really got those emails from. Do you have a badge? Or did they send em to you. Who was the sender? Are you for us or them! Can we trust you,” Wack 100 asked.
Tasha K is no stranger to controversy due to her high-profile beef with rapper Cardi B, which resulted in a $4 million defamation judgment against her.
She wasted no time in delivering her response to Wack 100’a repeatedly calling her out.
Tasha K referenced a leaked video of Wack 100 in a compromising situation and interviewed an alleged “side piece” of Wack 100 who made salacious claims that he took three fingers up his derriere during a sexual encounter – claims he vehemently denies.
She then questioned why Wack 100 is so upset with her involvement in the R. Kelly case and pointed out that he should be more concerned about his wife’s profession as a probation officer.
“How did you go from marrying a b#### that ensured m############] turned in they p###, got in before curfew, met all the terms and conditions of they m############ probation. Married the b####. Then you’ll turn around, and now you mad at the very thing that I’m doing on behalf of black women, and you married a black woman in full support of what she’s doing to n##### out here,” Tasha K snapped.
Tasha K then revealed some tax returns that she claims belong to Wack 100 and his wife, Kimberly Jones. She said, “These are tax returns because he went from being a truck driver, then all of a sudden he’s managing The Game and managing Ray J and managing Blueface.”
Wack 100 accused Tasha K of spreading false information about him and his wife. Ultimately, Wack 100 warned Tasha K that he was not afraid of her or her accusations.
She then accused Wack 100 of online harassment and bullying and said he was leaving a digital footprint that could get him in trouble with law enforcement.
“You’re leaving a digital footprint like everything that you posting right now in your page. It’s a digital footprint that’s the stupidest s### that I’ve ever seen,” Tasha K said.
Tasha K warned Wack 100 that she would not be intimidated by him and offered to meet him at her house because she was willing to cooperate with law enforcement to see him in jail if necessary.
She says, “But what you’re not gonna do, you’re not gonna harass me, you’re not going to play with me… you’re not gonna do that.”
As the online war of words continues, how this unusual beef will play out remains to be seen. Both parties show no signs of backing down, promising more revelations and accusations in the future.
DJ Kay Slay will be honored with a posthumous street-naming ceremony in New York City on August 13. According to a Facebook post from his brother Kwame Grayson, Kay Slay’s longtime friend and collaborator Papoose, manager Jarrod “General” Whitaker and Ladi Kutz will serve as hosts. Special invited guests include 50 Cent, Remy Ma, Busta Rhymes, LL COOL J, Fat Joe and Tony Yayo. The event takes place at East 105th Street and 1st Avenue, although the name of the street hasn’t been revealed.
The veteran NYC DJ and graffiti writer died on April 17, 2022 after a four-month battle with COVID-19.
“Hip Hop lost a real gem,” promoter Van Silk said at the time. “My dear brother is gone. I’ve known him since he was 16 years old. He was my little brother. I introduced him to many and we did a lot of things together. We last talked in December [2021] because we were finishing up the ‘200 Rolling Deep’ project. He was gonna do his video part with MC Sha-Rock.
“From the mixtapes to helping him launch Straight Stuntin‘ magazine and the whole What The Science project, the world not only lost a real dedicated person to the culture of Hip-Hop but a source of bridging the gap in Hip-Hop. I’m gonna miss my little brother.”
In December 2021, Wack 100 suggested he was moments from dying in an Instagram post. But Grayson remained hopeful, saying, “He’s definitely not going to die. That right there…I’m not going to lie, I was jumping around. I was definitely happy. Kay Slay is a private dude and he didn’t tell anybody in the hospital who he was, and we was kinda getting average treatment. When they found out who he was, that’s when everybody stepped up treatment.
“He was slowly fading away, but God didn’t let that happen. Everything in time and when they found out who he was, they got him powered up again. So he’s up and going. He’s like in a recovery state, but he’s definitely not going to die. You can trust me on that.”
Unfortunately, Grayson’s optimism wasn’t able to keep him alive. DJ Kay Slay’s death devastated Papoose, who considered him a mentor. Days after he passing, all he could manage to share was, “Words can’t describe my pain!”
In his latest song collaboration with Quavo, titled “Turn Yo Clic Up,” Atlanta-based rapper Future appears to have dissed Russell Wilson, suggesting that time doesn’t heal all wounds. Future has been vocal about his feelings regarding his ex-fiancée and the mother of his child, Ciara, moving on with the NFL quarterback, and he has taken multiple opportunities to criticize the now-married couple.
Back in 2015, Future criticized Ciara for introducing Russell to their son, Future Jr., early on in their relationship. In an interview with “The Breakfast Club,” he expressed his disapproval, stating, “You don’t bring a man around your son when you’ve known him for only a few months. Who does that?”
In 2019, Future continued his criticism of Russell, suggesting that he is not a real man in their relationship. He claimed that Russell fails to assert himself by telling Ciara not to mention Future’s name or engage with him on the internet. Future asserted that if he were in Russell’s position, Ciara would not even be allowed to bring up her past relationships.
Despite the animosity, Russell and Ciara have been married since 2016 and have two children together. Over time, Russell has taken on the role of a father figure to Future Jr., and they have spent significant time together working on their football skills.
As for Future, he says, “I got it out the field, f*** Russell.”
We know he ain’t talking about Russell Simmons or Crowe.
Angela White abandoned her Blac Chyna persona roughly one year ago. On Friday (July 14), the mother of two took to Instagram to proudly showcase her new self to the world, while also promoting a new hair product line she’s doing.
“Happy 10 months sober, clean eating, working out, staying in the word(bible), healing my mind, body and soul,” she wrote in the caption. “My Inner light. Hair | @hearts.pure.brand”
Fans inundated her comments section with compliments, expressing their support for her new life.
“Praise God and she’s definitely glowing,” one wrote, while another said, “Blac Chyna is not playing about this rebrand!!! She said, let me get to this church lady bag.”
Another added, “She looks great..happy for her sobriety.. its not easy.”
White got baptized in March, disabled her OnlyFans profile and reversed the effects of her facial fillers, breast enhancements and buttock injections. The process of restoring her natural appearance required an extensive eight-hour procedure conducted by cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Matlock, during which she had 1,250 CCs of butt filler removed.
As a result, she immediately shed 10 pounds. Regarding this transformation, she expressed, “I now see beauty, wisdom, and most importantly, I see myself. I feel genuinely good about it.”
