Clifford “T.I.” Harris has had several run-ins with the law. Perhaps his most infamous criminal case involved the rap star pleading guilty to federal gun charges in 2008.
Charlamagne invited T.I. to take part in a panel discussion about current events. Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson and comedian Tommy Davidson also appeared on the show.
At one point, possible gun control legislation in the United States came up on Hell Of A Week. T.I. shared his personal views on the hot-button political topic that motivates many single-issue voters.
“Gun control in this country – that sounds like an oxymoron, a little bit,” stated the Grand Hustle Records co-founder. “The country was founded on firepower, who has the most ability to pose the biggest threat.”
In addition, T.I. offered, “How about more than just an ID to get [a firearm]? They already do background checks, that’s not necessarily enough because they don’t arrest for you being a crazy white person.”
The Kill the King album creator seemed to be referring to the fact that Caucasians carry out the majority of large-scale gun-related tragedies in America. According to reports, white shooters conducted 53% of the mass shootings between 1982 and October 2022.
T.I. added, “As long as you have managed to bypass the legal system and you’re 21, that’s all you need. And once you get a license, with any other license you can have – whether it’s a driver’s license, a barber’s license, a CDL license – you have to renew it.”
He continued, “At a certain period of time they reevaluate whether or not you should be eligible to still have this license – are you responsible? A gun license you can get at 18 and keep it until you’re 80. And people change.”
Fans of SZA got new music from the R&B vocalist overnight. Additionally, the Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist dropped off a music video for her “Shirt” song.
“Shirt” also features an appearance by Academy Award nominee Lakeith Stanfield. Legendary director Dave Meyers was behind the camera for the new visual.
Lakeith Stanfield is likely best known for playing Darius Epps in Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover’s Atlanta television series. The California-bred actor also starred in films such as Get Out and Judas and the Black Messiah.
Before directing SZA’s latest clip, Dave Meyers helped create music videos for Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Nas, DMX, Britney Spears, OutKast, Missy Elliott, Usher, Aaliyah, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and more.
SZA’s “I Hate U” became a Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hit last year by peaking at #7. LaKeith Stanfield starred in the “I Hate U” visualizer as well.
Childish Gambino and SZA have also worked as co-stars in music videos. The 32-year-old songstress popped up in Gambino’s internet-breaking “This Is America” video. Gambino returned the favor by appearing in the TDE performer’s “Garden.”
SZA gained a #3 entry in 2021 as a guest on “Kiss Me More” by Doja Cat. In 2020, “Good Days” rose to #9 on the weekly chart. “What Lovers Do” by Maroon 5 featuring SZA made it to #9. Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “All The Stars” topped off at #7.
The Recording Industry Association of America presented SZA with a 3x-Platinum Award for her 2017 album Ctrl. That body of work earned SZA five nominations at the 2018 Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist.
Chlöe Bailey is back with a new single titled “For the Night.” For her latest release, the Beyoncé protégé recruited Atlanta-bred rapper Latto.
In addition, Chlöe co-directed the official “For the Night” music video. The visual follows the actress/singer’s iHeart Radio Festival performance.
Of course, Latto shows up in the “For the Night” clip. Internet personality Druski makes a cameo in the video as well.
“For The Night” follows Chlöe dropping “Surprise” in June and “Treat Me” in April. 2021’s “Have Mercy” earned a Platinum plaque from the RIAA.
Chlöe also scored a Platinum Award for “Do It” as part of the R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle. A remix version of “Do It” featured Latto (fka Mulatto), Doja Cat, and City Girls.
Westside Gunn has wrapped his Hitler Wears Hermes mixtape series with Ten, the final installment.
The Buffalo native surprised his fans when he announced the project via social media on Thursday afternoon (Oct. 27), although he had dropped the name of the disgraced Nazi leader from the new album’s title.
“And whoever don’t like it…. F### YOU 🦂🐐⚖️🖼 #HWH10,” Gunn wrote alongside an image of the Ten cover art. “It’s only 1way I could end this s### 🤲🏽” he added.
He also revealed an extensive list of guest appearances before releasing the tape. Griselda rappers Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, and Armani Caesar all appear on Ten.
Other guest appearances include A$AP Rocky, Run The Jewels, Black Star, Ghostface, Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, DJ Drama, Stove God Cooks, Rome Streetz, Gunn’s son Flygod JR, and many more. Stream the 12-song project at the end of the page.
Ten follows last year’s HWH8: Sincerely Adolf and HWH8: Side B, with the B side apparently counting as HWH9.
“It’s only right that we end here,” Westside Gunn explained in a press release. “All special things get a memorial release.”
“The last double-album was going to be the final one, but it felt weird leaving off at nine and not Ten,” he continued. “I had to celebrate this series which has meant so much to fans. Everything I do sounds nothing like the last thing I did. That’s the creative in me, and I’m always going to push the culture forward. I’m ending this on a really special note with Ten.”
50 Cent says he has “never seen anything like” what is happening to Kanye West and believes it’s over for the Donda rapper following his antisemitic rants.
The TV mogul took to Instagram with a CNN report regarding Ye’s alleged fascination with Hitler.
“I have never seen anything like this before,” 50 Cent wrote in the caption. “I think Kanye should buy the car he likes and just ride off into the sun set, it’s really a wrap,” he added.
According to Fiddy, Kanye West needs to learn when to be quiet.
“People are really hurt by this s###,” 50 continued. “I have seen people in this position because of the thing they have did not the things they have said. Now you gotta master the art of shutting the f### up! No. You gonna make everybody hot. Go cool off!” he concluded.
The headline from CNN stated: “Kanye West has a disturbing history of admiring Hitler, sources tell CNN.”
Instagram 50 Cent
The outlet reported a former executive who used to work with Kanye West alleged the rapper had an open “obsession” with Adolf Hitler. The source claimed Ye even wanted to name an album after the disgraced Nazi leader.
“He would praise Hitler by saying how incredible it was that he was able to accumulate so much power and would talk about all the great things he and the Nazi Party achieved for the German people,” the individual alleged.
50 Cent Clowns Kanye West
Meanwhile, Kanye West returned to Instagram on Thursday (Oct. 27) after receiving a ban for his comments about Diddy and Jewish people. He shared a fake news headline that read: “Ye Has Reportedly Cut Ties With Kanye West.”
50 Cent then shared his own fake news post, carrying a similar headline. “Curtis Jackson has reportedly cut ties with 50 Cent,” the post read. “I’m getting rid of anybody who can get me fvcked up like kanye right now !” he added in the caption.
Rihanna has returned with a highly anticipated new single, “Lift Me Up,” a powerful tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman.
The song, Rihanna’s first solo track in over six years, is featured on the soundtrack for Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Fans lost their minds when Rihanna shared a short trailer for “Lift Me Up,” after teasing the single a day earlier. Stream the single at the end of the page.
“Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honor,” Tems said.
Fans have been gearing up for new music since Rihanna announced her performance at the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime. While RiRi admitted she is “nervous” but “excited” ahead of the show, she has the vote of confidence from two Hip-Hop legends.
“Rihanna is a generational talent,” her mentor and Roc Nation boss Jay-Z said. “A woman of humble beginnings who has surpassed expectations at every turn. A person born on the small island of Barbados who became one of the most prominent artists ever. Self-made in business and entertainment.”
“I just like her and what she does,” he said, explaining why he’s looking forward to her performance, “And her get down, and how she approaches her artistry and the whole nine. It’s fantastic. She has the opportunity to really blow us away. I know we set the bar extremely high.”
Tsu Surf appeared in court on Thursday (Oct. 27,) where he pleaded not guilty to federal charges after being arrested in a RICO case earlier this month.
According to Lisa Evers of Fox5NY, the New Jersey battle rap legend was not present in court but entered a plea via teleconference.
“Rahjon “Tsu Surf” Cox pleaded NOT GUILTY to federal charges via teleconference in US District Court in Newark today. He remains in custody at Essex County Jail,” Evers wrote.
Earlier on Thursday, Tsu Surf returned to social media with his first tweet since his arrest. “I seen Monsters before…. Free Me,” he wrote.
Tsu Surf was arrested in Jersey earlier this month (Oct. 13) after surrendering to U.S. Marshals. He was subsequently indicted by a Newark, NJ grand jury as a party to an ongoing RICO case, along with nine other people.
Federal prosecutors claim Tsu Surf is an active member of a Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips sect, the Silverbacc Gorillas or “SBG.” The ten men are accused of various criminal activities, including murder, moving drugs, robbery, and theft in an investigation that dates back to 2015.
Earlier this week, Surf’s good friend and former collaborator, Joe Budden, broke his silence on the rapper’s arrest.
“At some point, we’re going to have to address Surf. Free Surf until they say it backwards,” Budden said during the most recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast.
Joe recalled “sobbing” at “a mere rumor of Surf being taken on a RICO,” before it was confirmed.
“I don’t know how bad it is, how severe it is. Unfortunately, I did not get to speak to Surf right before he left, but I love him of course, I support him. Anything that he, his mom, his family needs from me, I’m there. He already know, that just goes unsaid for me.” Watch the clip below.
Meanwhile, the rapper is proceeding with the rollout of his mixtape despite his RICO case. His team is holding a listening event, “Tsu Surf Appreciation Day,” in Jersey City on Oct. 30 to preview his new project, Disparu.
If you are unable to attend the listening event and still wanna witness it live follow “rawbunchlive” on IG!! pic.twitter.com/MTsHgQZNs3
Ice-T is the living definition of the modern multi–hyphenate.
As an artist, he has encompassed Hip-Hop, rock, acting, commercial endorsements, business and more. Now, the gangsta mogul is looking decidedly into the future with a new technology that allows one to clone their views for a myriad of uses.
My Legacy Voice is “legacy management service” that stores and protects audio so that it can later create a cloned version of the person’s voice for loved ones and family.
Ice-T, who has an unspecified stake in the company, said it is perfect for him.
“They can clone your voice and they can use it for different applications. You can clone it so that later on in life your kids can hear you talk,” he told AllHipHop. “Say they want me to do a voiceover for an animation or something like that. They can take the vocal clone and use it instead of you actually having to be there.”
Ice admitted My Legacy Voice is not quite ready for all of his talents.
“Now, it can’t rap yet. It can’t sing yet, but it talks,” he said. The pioneering rapper admitted that he needed some convincing when considering adding My Legacy Voice to his growing business portfolio.
“So, I’m listening to this pitch and I’m like, “Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.” Probably still not that dope, but they clone my voice, Chuck. They used my interviews in different places. They had heard me talk and they sent back a clone of my voice.”
Ice said that he’s already open to using it in some of his Hollywood ventures.
Ice-T said, “I was on ‘Rick and Morty’ and I was in Europe, and they were doing an animated thing on me and they wanted my voice, but I was unavailable. I could’ve sent the clone.”
Check out more on Ice-T’s thoughts on vocal cloning, his latest business ventures, Hip-Hop, Kanye West and a number of other topics in this exclusive interview with AHH’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur.
The fallout from Kanye West’s controversial commas about George Floyd and Jewish people has finally hit home – literally.
Earlier today, a well-known mural dedicated to the embattled rapper was covered up. The 14-foot mural of Ye was covered over with solid black paint by the artwork’s creator, Jason Peterson.
The once beautiful artwork at Fulton Market was covered in a blotch of solid black paint and a message that read, “We need better role models.”
Peterson told local outlet Block Club of Chicago that the mural is covered up at the request of the building’s Jewish owner.
very crazy i’m witnessing this right now.. they’re painting over the kanye mural in chicago pic.twitter.com/xC3xKDkFV7
The comments have cost him all of his significant deals. Bosses at Adidas severed ties with West and called off their Yeezy fashion partnership, while Creative Artists Agency (CAA) officials dropped him as a client.
Luxury fashion house Balenciaga ended its partnership with the 45-year-old, and officials at MRC Entertainment announced that they would not release a completed documentary about him.
On Thursday, the hip-hop star returned to Instagram and didn’t appear to express any regret.
“Ari Emanuel,” he began, referring to Endeavor entertainment agency boss Ari Emanuel. “I lost 2 billion dollars in one day. And I’m still alive. This is love speech. I still love you. God still loves you. The money is not who I am. The people is who I am (sic).”
While West didn’t comment any further on the controversy, he did share a meme that reads, “Ye has reportedly cut ties with Kanye West.”
Washington, D.C. (October 28, 2022) – Lost Kids/Brent Faiyaz affiliate and budding melodic superstar Joony announced his debut solo Pretty In Black Tour kicking off December 4 at Baby’s All Right in New York City, NY. The U.S. tour will make stops in Atlanta, and Los Angeles, and will wrap up near his hometown in Washington, D.C., on December 18th.
Full dates are listed below, and tickets are on sale now here.
The Pretty In Black Tour arrives on the heels of Joony’s explosive run on the Life In Hell Tour with Lancey Fouxx presented by Rolling Loud, and the release of his AOTY-contending project, Pretty In Black (Deluxe).
Born in Silver Spring, MD, Joony—melodic rapper, songwriter, and burgeoning star, exemplifies a multi-dimensional artist whose music runs the gamut of human expression, delving deep into feelings of love, success, and everything in between his ever-evolving life. For the recording artist, music serves as a vehicle to express his stories and life, unadulterated for the world to experience. Listening to his music, it should come as no surprise that Joony cites Lil Wayne & Kanye West as some of his primary influences as he continuously carves his own lane within the genre himself.
Establishing himself through a series of EPs and full-length albums, Joony amassed a substantial audience before his placement on Brent Faiyaz’s chart-topping album, Wasteland. Joony’s verse on “FYTB” was a standout moment on the project and marked Joony’s first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 list. The poignant record came on the heels of his critically acclaimed album, Pretty In Black. After the release of Pretty In Black (Deluxe), the 22-year-old rapper asserted himself in 2022’s album of the year consideration.
Joony’s creative range and undeniable charisma reaffirm his confident but calm demeanor. Joony’s work has received acclaim from top outlets like The Source, Popsugar, Billboard, and many more. There’s no limit to where the budding superstar can take his talents.
As medical cannabis continues to become legalized in the states throughout the USA, the consultation process has become easier. In the beginning, there only existed local clinics with cannabis doctors that would typically have appointments made for their patience. People who wanted a cannabis card would have to physically visit the location for a quick consultation with a licensed Doctor.
The problem with this setup was the availability of locations providing these services with marijuana doctors. It became popular for people to acquire medical marijuana cards at festivals, where doctors would be available in booths. This outdated way has been updated with the ability to now connect with a licensed professional via the internet or a phone call.
Although there has been a surge of companies offering to connect people with cannabis doctors online, not all of them have received the best reviews. We tried one of the most popular and liked MMJ card companies, and discovered they are also great for renewal services. Their feedback found on their official Google business listing was plenty enough to give us confidence in trying them out. They have evolved from local physical clinics into a national scale of local marijuana doctors available online or by phone via an appointment.
Medical Marijuana States in 2022
The push for medical cannabis has been strong each year, and the same can be said this year too. Most states now have some type of medical cannabis program. Check out this Fox News article, which shows a visual of many states with a medical cannabis program in 2022. There are only 3 states that remain without any medical marijuana access. These three states include Idaho, Nebraska, and Kansas. There have been pushes within the government to legalize on a federal scale for recreational use, but there has not been too much success. President Biden recently stated that federal laws around cannabis should be reviewed after he pardoned a handful of people affected negatively.
The True Benefits of Legalized Medical Cannabis
The importance of legal cannabis and its regulations will protect the user’s health from contaminated products. States with legalized cannabis have strict laws protecting the consumer from weed grown with dangerous pesticides left behind in the plant. These types of protections do not exist in the black market, where cannabis is sold illegally. Not every cannabis dealer will focus on providing the best quality when sold illegally, and it can damage the people buying their weed. For instance, there have been reports of people buying cannabis tested for plant growth hormones. Known as PGRs, these chemicals are not safe and have been shown to cause cancer. It’s unfortunate, but there are dealers out there that solely care about maximizing their profits over the well-being of their customers. Finding a cannabis doctor near me in California a decade ago resulted in a 30-minute drive up and back. Today, you can get a consultation through telemedicine using the internet.
Strict Quality Control
Cannabis sold to dispensaries in legalized states is required to test for impurities such as mold, pesticides, and heavy metals. These laws are essential to not allowing cannabis that has not been flushed correctly with dangerous amounts of heavy metals from pesticides to get through to the users. Unfortunately, much of this cannabis that is rejected from dispensaries ends up for sale in places without legalized weed. This is the reason why, for the majority of the time, cannabis sold illegally costs less. The people may or may not know it’s contaminated, causing health problems for those smoking the bud.
Illegal grows are reported and destroyed frequently in places optimal for growing the plant. Local authorities frequently disrupt the illegal and large-scale transportation of cannabis.
Accurate Potencies
It’s now possible to know the exact potency of your THC products because of lab testing done on each product sold in dispensaries. Controlled dosages are now possible because of the labels which have percentages for cannabinoids, such as CBD and THC. It’s now possible to know the exact amount of tetrahydrocannabinol in weed, the chemical that creates the psychoactive effects. This information is crucial for inexperienced cannabis smokers with virtually no tolerance. Someone who has never smoked cannabis should not indulge in smoking an entire joint to themselves or eating an edible meant for multiple people.
An MMJ Card Can Protect You From Criminal Charges
Living in a state without legalized cannabis for recreational use can land people with criminal charges if caught with even a small amount, depending on the strictness of the laws. There are states with legalized medical weed and no recreational laws yet legal. These states are where it’s important to have an MMJ card to protect yourself from possession charges if caught with cannabis. It’s important to remember that your marijuana card or doctor’s recommendation will not protect you in other states where recreational cannabis is illegal. It’s vital to remember that marijuana remains illegal on the federal level.
Price
The price for a medical marijuana card varies among states. For instance, the price in California for a consultation for a doctor’s recommendation cost $39.00. The price in Pennsylvania cost $149, and New York has the same price too. New Jersey is a bit more than these states, coming in at $199.00. Nonetheless, the cost will only provide access to medical marijuana for a year—afterward, it’s required to undergo another doctor’s consultation online. It’s the same process to get a cannabis card renewal as getting one for the first time with the Online Medical Card website. Paying an extra $20 gets you the physical ID, but the emailed recommendation will be good enough to get you approved to shop at medical dispensaries.
Growers License
Each state with legalized medical cannabis has different patient cultivation laws. Some states do not allow any cultivation, and others, such as California, allow for up to 99 plants with a special growers license. This type of grow license is typically for people growing for other medical cannabis users.
Medical Cannabis Products
There is a lot more regarding the available types of cannabis products that become accessible with an MMJ card. The most popular THC products after cannabis are edibles and concentrate. Cannabis extracts have surged in popularity because its potency is much higher than weed. There is a huge variety, too, regarding the types of THC concentrates available. The most popular method to smoke cannabis extracts is with a glass dab rig. It’s similar to a bubbler but has a nail that requires heating up with a torch, or electricity.
Edibles
People new and long-time cannabis users enjoy edibles because of their unique effects when consumed. Inexperienced users should not overindulge or risk side effects, including anxiety, paranoia, and even panic attacks. The effects of edibles can be relaxing when done with an optimal dosage. The most popular reason for people taking edibles is to aid them with sleep. Edibles made with indica-dominated strains are perfect for people who need help getting a full night’s rest. It’s illegal in every state to consume edibles before going on a drive. Taking too many edibles can result in becoming extremely drowsy. There have been reports of hallucinations among people who have taken too much.
Sativa-dominated edibles are great for people who need help focusing on a long work project. The effects are similar to drinking coffee, and even better when combined with more experienced users. We do not recommend combing coffee with a sativa edible or strain to inexperienced cannabis users with a low tolerance. It also does not recommend it even if you’re a long-time user but only casually smoke marijuana. Only people with the biggest tolerances typically can enjoy this combination, referred to as a hippie speedball.
THC Dabs
The medical cannabis industry has exploded with many concentrates that range in different prices and potencies. The average THC concentrate potency is from 70-85% percent. However, the crystalline type of THC concentrate can reach 99% purity. The effects are amplified compared to smoking cannabis. There has been a surge in people illegally manufacturing cannabis extracts, and reports on the news of many arrests, and even explosions. These dabs are most likely contaminated with unsafe butane levels and other dangerous impurities. Buying dabs from a dispensary is much safer because of the lab tests on these products by law. Unsafe batches are denied entry into the inventory of dispensaries. Again, these cannabis products are sold on the black market for lower prices to unknowing people. Next, we will explain the various THC concentrates found in dispensaries.
Sugar wax
The sugar wax type of concentrate is highly rated for its high terpene levels and flavors.
The name originates from its grainy texture. It looks like sugar wax but will hit much stronger than any cannabis.
Shatter
Next on the list of dabs sold in medical marijuana dispensaries, which was named after its physical characteristic to shatter like glass. But don’t worry, it won’t cut you, and only get you high once dabbed.
THC vape cartridges
Another extremely popular THC product is prefilled cannabis oil vape cartridges. They’ve become popular because of how easy they work, and Its efficiency in having access to a hit of potent THC oil on demand of a button. The vape cartridge connects to a battery, providing the essential power to warm the concentrated oil into inhalable smoke.
Google Verified 5-Star Reviews
The Online Medical Card website has actual physical clinics with licensed doctors and connects you with them quickly. We encourage you to read the many reviews on their Google business listing, which provides a lot of insight into their top-rated service. Most customer feedback is positive, with many applauding the price and turnaround time. We left our feedback to help others interested in finding a medical cannabis doctor near them. They have also been published on the websites of cannabis magazines such as Marijuana Venture, and Leafipedia.net. They have been highly rated on other websites, such as King Palm.
It’s important to remember to get a renewal before your medical marijuana card experiences. This will allow you to continue to access clean THC products. Without a current doctor’s recommendation, you will not be allowed inside a medical dispensary. We encourage you to leave your own review to benefit others. Our overall experience acquiring a medical cannabis card in California with the above company was done so flawlessly. They also have instant chat to answer any questions before spending money on their website.
Recreational Vs Medical
Is it worth getting a medical cannabis card online? The answer is yes if you want bigger allowed possession limits regarding weight. Medical cannabis users can posse significantly higher amounts of weight than recreational users. Each state has its unique cannabis laws when it comes to possession laws for medical and recreational users. It can also increase the allowed cannabis plants for cultivation.
It was easy to find a cannabis doctor near me using the recommended company above and encouraged using them for your MMJ card. Not only that, but it starts by filling out some basic information on their website. Afterward, just sit back and wait for your appointment time. Easily connect with your choices of a phone call or video chat via the internet.
The online medical card website also has a vast resourceful blog about using THC and CBD. Also, use their dispensary finder to find medical cannabis stores nearby. They’ve invested heavily in a state-of-the-art database of dispensaries. Make sure to explore their menu to find your state. They provide a fast turnaround time with their consultations, which include the same day. It’s also possible to get your medical marijuana recommendation sent on the same day via email.
Simply send it to your local medical cannabis store, and they will verify it. Once verified, the doors to the highest quality and safe cannabis will become available. Be prepared to pay local and state taxes, which can increase the price slightly compared to illegally sold cannabis. Consider this extra cost investment into your health, now you don’t have to worry if your cannabis is contaminated.
The music industry has evolved in both rhythms and genres thanks to the fresh crop of artists who are fearless creators of this new trend storming the music scene online and offline. Hip-Hop and R&B ArtistRico Santino is one of the curators of the new Hip-Hop era. From humble beginnings to working with A-lister artists in the industry, Rico Santino overcame numerous challenges to do what he loves the most: making music. Now he has added a new dimension to his career by launching his music record label, Serious Sounds Productions, LLC.
The story ofRico Santino starts when he was only 12 and found himself drawn to music. As a multi-racial artist who is Puerto Rican black, Italian, and northern European, Santino was exposed to diverse cultures during his childhood that shaped his unique style in music. His life experiences, which mostly include challenges he faced in childhood, helped him develop an unapologetic approach toward music that features blazing lyrics and cutting-edge sounds.
The storytelling style ofSantino’s music is another distinct aspect that instantly separates him from his industry contemporaries. Santino weaves stories through rhythms narrating his real-life experiences that people can easily relate to. As a multi-racial child, Santino faced racism that continued through his days of struggle in the music industry. His humble background also created several hardships in financially supporting his career. With no connections in the industry and no one to guide him, Santino had to pave his own way through relentless hard work and unwavering self-confidence to penetrate this space.
Starting his career at a very young age,Santino earned recognition in the industry with his single, “See Me Out”, which was well-received by audiences. The popularity of the song soon brought him several opportunities to perform with famous artists like Chip Tha Ripper and DJ Flippp. Since then, Santino rolled out several hits, but his career reached a new peak after the Covid shutdown. As life returned to normal, and the music industry resumed its flow, Santino started releasing back-to-back hits. He dropped more songs after the Covid shutdown than he did before.
One of the landmark achievements in his career after the Covid shutdown was the launch of Serious Sounds Productions LLC. Santino is currently the CEO, scaling up the company to be a launchpad for aspiring talents who want to make a solid career in music. He doesn’t want budding artists to struggle like him or make the same mistakes he made during the initial phase of his career. Serious Sounds is a platform where new artists can reach their creative best and also leverage the power of valuable networking within the industry that Santino developed over the years.
Santino’s music is not just a seamless blend of Boom Bap, Trap, and R&B, it is a motivation to many struggling to chase their dreams. He wants to continue entertaining people with his music while also paving the way for fresh talents into the industry with Serious Sounds Productions. Even after achieving a million streams on Spotify, Santino feels he has much to accomplish in his career. One goal is to perform with some of his idols from the music industry.
Music is an art that encapsulates feelings, creativity, and passion. The music industry has seen some incredibly talented artists come and go, each of whom has contributed to it in their own way. Over the years, various styles, genres and types of music, and kinds of songwriting have come, and now, singer-songwriter Shane Healy is entering this industry and is on his way to making his mark.
Shane started his music career ten years ago, and since then, he has achieved an impressive amount of recognition both online and at shows and concerts. Shane believes that through his music and songwriting, he can tell everyone his unique story. At just 17, Shane started to make music right from his bedroom.
Shortly after that, Shane managed to sign with an Indie label. He was only 18 at the time. He’s also reached over 1 million streams on Spotify, which he received a plaque for as well. Shane believes that these milestones are important for his growth and are a sign of how far he’s come. His album, Sex Symbol, is available on Apple Music with a list of unique and great songs.
With about a decade of experience in the music industry, Shane mentions he has learned a lot, and he’s made incredible progress personally as well as in his work. Shane has also taken some impressive steps on social media, with over 292K followers on his Instagram. Shane has over 1.1K subscribers on his Youtube channel, where he posts all his official music content and music videos. Shane is also present on Twitter.
Some of Shane’s most popular songs and music videos include “Still Searching” ft. JB Daniels, “One Time” ft. Guap 248, “Sneaky Link,” “Ballin,” “My Way” ft. Gwap, and “Missed Call” ft. Marxx. Most of the videos have over 40K views each, with his top music video fetching over 331K views.
The difficulties and challenges of the music industry are not new to Shane, and this is why he has worked incredibly hard over the past ten years to make a name for himself. The indie genre has become less popular over the years, which was another challenge for Shane, but he’s still come out victorious by introducing people to his interpretation of the genre. Shane also likes to share his unique stories and views through his music.
Shane mentions that he’s come face to face with a lot of hard times and challenges, but he was determined to make his way through them. When talking about wisdom or words of advice, Shane says that no matter how tough the situation gets, you cannot give up on your dreams. He further encourages people by saying, “You can make it happen no matter what life throws at you.”
When talking about where Shane sees himself in the future, he says he wants to continue working on his music and become even better. Shane mentions that in the next 5 years, he hopes to see himself standing among his idols. However, Shane also sees himself entering other industries, such as tech. Putting all his ventures together, Shane hopes to create, promote, and grow his brand.
Salt-N-Pepa will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 4th.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced on Tuesday that the duo – Cheryl James (Salt) and Sandra Denton (Pepa) – will be feted at a ceremony next week to celebrate the unveiling of their name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Salt-N-Pepa’s star will be placed in the Recording category, marking the 2,739th star on the Walk of Fame.
It will be located at 6213 Hollywood Boulevard, with the unveiling ceremony set for 11:30am local time on 4 November.
MC Lyte and Roxanne Shante have signed on as guest speakers for the ceremony, which will be livestreamed on the Walk of Fame’s website.
“This upcoming star ceremony honoring Hip-Hop pioneers Salt-N-Pepa will honor the amazing ’80s music we all love and so many grew up with,” Walk of Fame producer said in a statement. “We’re placing these ladies of Hip Hop royalty adjacent to Amoeba Music and right next to the Walk Of Fame star of another Queen of Hip Hop, Missy Elliott!”
Salt-N-Pepa shared a screenshot of the announcement via Instagram, captioning the post, “We are honored and excited!”
The “Push It!” hitmakers also recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of their fifth studio album, Brand New.
Spotify boss Daniel Ek has confirmed that Kanye West’s back catalog won’t be removed from the music streaming service following his controversial behavior.
The “Stronger” rapper has lost a number of brand deals and business partnerships because of the antisemitic remarks he has repeatedly made on social media and in interviews.
Speaking to Reuters, Ek explained that West’s music does not violate their anti-hate policies and so his songs will remain on the platform.
“It’s really just his music, and his music doesn’t violate our policy,” he explained. “It’s up to his label, if they want to take action or not.”
And if his label asked for the rapper’s work to be removed, Ek’s team would “respect their wishes.”
Ek added that if the 45-year-old made his “awful comments” on a podcast or a recording, they would have been pulled from Spotify for violating its policies.
Def Jam owns the copyright to West’s recordings from 2002 until 2016 and distributed his music up until last year.
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, they took a stand against hate speech but made no comment about removing West’s songs.
“Def Jam’s relationship with Ye as a recording artist, Def Jam’s partnership with the GOOD Music label venture and Ye’s merchandise agreement with Bravado all ended in 2021,” Def Jam representatives said. “There is no place for antisemitism in our society. We are deeply committed to combating antisemitism and every other form of prejudice.”
West has lost his partnerships with Adidas and Balenciaga and has been dropped by his talent agency as a result of the controversy.
His back catalog can also still be found on Apple Music and YouTube Music.
The model didn’t share any further details, such as her due date. It remains unknown if Nick is the father of Alyssa’s impending arrival, but sources have claimed Nick is, indeed, the father.
In recent years, the TV host has hit headlines due to his non-traditional family setup.
He shares twins Moroccan and Monroe, 11, with his ex-wife Mariah Carey, son Golden, five, daughter Powerful Queen, 22 months, and newborn son Rise with Brittany Bell, and twin boys Zion and Zillion, 16 months, with Abby De La Rosa.
Nick is also a father to a baby son named Legendary Love with Bre Tiesi, has an infant daughter Onyx with Lanisha Cole, and is currently expecting another baby with Abby.
Troubled rap star Kanye West is in more legal trouble.
In addition to being sued by George Floyd’s daughter and her mother, a new lawsuit has been filed against the artist, who went from worth $6.6 billion to about $400 million in months.
According to the Art Newspaper, an art and retail showroom in Miami’s Design District called Surface Area says Ye owes them a total of $145,813 for a month-long rental. Their lawyers filed a claim on Monday, October 24th, in Florida’s Southern District Court.
Also named in the suit, but not as defendants, are rapper Pardison Fontaine, producer 88-Keys, Ye’s manager Steven Victor and former collaborator Laurence Chandler.
Located a block from the Institute of Contemporary Art, the gallery is a big deal. It is considered a “content studio and activation space,” and Ye rented the space for 25 days at the top of the year.
In January 2022, he used the space as a recording studio but never paid. Court documents say he was rending the studio for $5,000 a day, hired the staff for $20,000 to customize the rooms to fit his liking, including (but not limited to) removing over 20 pieces of art, and bought four office chairs for his comfort.
When the Grammy award-winning artist was finished, he was out without paying his debt.
“My client pulled off what was essentially an overnight transformation of its art studio into a recording studio for Ye and accompanying artists,” says Jonathan Smulevich, a lawyer at the Miami firm Lowy and Cook, which is representing Surface Area’s parent company Surface Media, said.
“In doing so, no request was too big or too small—Ye asked, and they delivered—and my client incurred significant costs and expenses to deliver,” he continued. “My client is simply asking for the payment they were promised by Ye for their hard work in customizing and renting this unique space to Ye.”
“Hopefully, this matter can be resolved quickly without prolonged litigation. However, my client has made it clear that it will not bear the financial burden that belongs to Ye,” Smulevich concluded.
Yeezy will have to find a lawyer. The Brown Rudnick law firm that used to represent him has dropped him after he made his antisemitic statements and refused to correct himself.
Que The Poet is a man of many talents. Being a singer, songwriter, and recording artist, he got major recognition for his track ‘Odyssey’ with DeVon True in the year 2021.
Que is excited to announce a new shopping experience! Promising it to be worth the wait, his online stores offer the latest trends of apparel, accessories, and footwear to their loyal consumers who have been counting down the days for their favorite artists to re-emerge and bring something new for 2023. Style is always a part of an artist’s legacy and the ability to share it with his audience is the best way to communicate with them.
Over the last 10 years, brands including Balenciaga, and Louis Vuitton have included very expensive versions of band T-shirts in their catwalk collections. Musicians have never been more culturally influential. With merch becoming more fashionable than ever it definitely is the best move for an artist. The reason merch is so interesting is that it’s tangible and people can interact with it forming communities.
The initial release of Que’s merchandise might feature an assortment of apparel related to his new track ‘Paranoia’, in collaboration with Vory which is set to be released on October 28. The singer is launching this merchandise keeping in mind the love he has received from his fans. The collection will debut worldwide post the release of his track Paranoia.
“First Class” hitmaker Jack Harlow will serve as host and musical guest for this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live. To help promote the sketch comedy television show, Harlow appeared in an SNL promotional video.
Longtime Saturday Night Live cast member Kenan Thompson and featured player Marcello Hernandez also showed up in the clip. The SNL promo features the two comedians trying to figure out Jack Harlow’s supposed Halloween costume.
At one point, Marcello Hernandez guesses that Jack Harlow is dressed up as fellow Caucasian rapper Macklemore. Some critics of Jack Harlow have unflatteringly referred to him as the Macklemore of the 2020s.
Jack Harlow Made It Into The Hot 100’s Top 5 Three Times In Three Years
Like Macklemore, Jack Harlow also found commercial success as a recording artist. The Louisville, Kentucky-raised rapper has scored two No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart over the past two years. “Industry Baby” with Lil Nas X made it to the top spot in 2021.
The star of the upcoming White Men Can’t Jump remake has two studio LPs in his discography. Thats What They All Say landed on DSPs in December 2020 and eventually earned Platinum certification. In May, Harlow let loose Come Home the Kids Miss You. That album opened with 113,000 first-week units.
Harlow Joins Megan Thee Stallion As The Latest Celeb To Take On Dual Roles For SNL
Season 48 of Saturday Night Live also included Hip Hop star Megan Thee Stallion taking on both host and musical guest roles. Megan had to hold back tears during her performance of “Anxiety” off the Traumazine album.
“Lift Me Up” will serve as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, the accomplished actor who played T’Challa/Black Panther in the original 2018 movie. Rihanna co-wrote the record withOscar winner Ludwig Göransson, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, and Nigerian singer Tems.
“After speaking with Ryan and hearing his direction for the film and the song, I wanted to write something that portrays a warm embrace from all the people that I’ve lost in my life,” states Tems.
The RCA recording artist adds, “I tried to imagine what it would feel like if I could sing to them now and express how much I miss them. Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honor.”
Ludwig Göransson & Tems Also Teamed Up For A Wakanda Forever EP
Rihanna will release “Lift Me Up” via her own Westbury Road label in partnership with Roc Nation, Def Jam Recordings, and Hollywood Records. The song was recorded in five countries. Göransson also produced the track.
The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By soundtrack will be available on November 4 from Roc Nation Records, Def Jam Recordings, and Hollywood Records. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Original Score, composed and produced by Ludwig Göransson, will be available on November 11 from Hollywood Records.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will premiere in American theaters on October 26. The Marvel Studios/Walt Disney production stars Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong’o, and Martin Freeman.
