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EXCLUSIVE: Lawyers Cannot Locate Kanye West; Ask To Serve Rapper Via Text Message

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: Exclusives
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Kanye West’s former attorneys requested permission to use text messages to serve him with legal documents.

Law firm Greenberg Traurig asked for an extension to serve Kanye West after dropping him as a client. Attorneys needed to serve Ye before they could move on from a copyright infringement lawsuit against him.

Judge Analisa Torres granted Greenberg Traurig’s motion to withdraw as Ye’s counsel on November 30. The judge instructed the law firm to personally serve their ex-client with a court order by December 14.

Greenberg Traurig sought a deadline extension after struggling to locate Kanye West. Lawyers previously served him with the motion to withdraw from his case, but Ye stopped communicating with them.

“Ye ceased responding to GT’s attempts to contact him,” lawyer Justin MacLean wrote to Judge Torres. “And despite diligent efforts and the use of a process server, GT has been unable to locate Ye or serve him at the addresses that GT previously understood Ye to frequent. Accordingly, GT has been unable to personally serve Ye with the Order, and thus requests the extension to obtain additional time to attempt personal service.”

Greenberg Traurig urged the judge to extend the deadline to December 24. Attorneys also wanted authorization to serve Kanye West via text message since they cannot track him down. The law firm said the plaintiff and Ye’s co-defendants consented to the requested relief in the copyright infringement lawsuit.

“GT respectfully requests relief from the Court’s requirement to serve Ye personally, and leave to serve the Order on Ye by text message, by itself or in connection with a ‘multi-pronged approach to service,’” MacLean wrote. “GT respectfully submits that no party will suffer prejudice if the extension and request to serve via text are granted. As the Court noted in granting GT’s motion to withdraw, “[d]iscovery in this case is still pending, and no trial date has been set.’”

Greenberg Traurig was representing Kanye West in his legal battle against Ultra International Music Publishing. The company sued him for the unauthorized use of Marshall Jefferson’s song “Move Your Body.” It claimed Ye sampled the track without permission on his Donda 2 album.

Diddy Addresses “Side Chick” Comments About Yung Miami; Implies He Will Pull Up To Akademiks’ House

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Diddy clarified his relationship with Yung Miami a few days after revealing he fathered a child with another woman.

The Bad Boy Records founder claimed Yung Miami isn’t his side chick in a Twitter post on Tuesday (December 13). He also appeared to warn Akademiks, who called Yung Miami a side chick and argued with her on social media.

“@yungmiami305 is not my side chick,” Diddy wrote. “Never has been, never will be. She’s very important and special to me, and I don’t play about my Shawty Wop. I don’t discuss things on the internet and I will not start today.”

He added, “So think what you want. But know that if you do something to hurt mine, I’m gonna come to your house and we’re gonna talk about it like human beings. LOVE.”

Yung Miami initially reacted to the side chick label via Twitter on Monday (December 12). She called out Akademiks, who joked about Diddy having “a side baby on his harem of side chicks” in a Twitter post on Saturday (December 10).

“I’M NOBODY SIDE B#### LETS JUST MAKE THIS CLEAR ON THIS GOOD MONDAY!” she wrote. “I don’t come 2nd to no b####!”

She continued, “Akademiks my name ain’t dick so keep it out your mouth!!! You the type of N#### my uncle doing life sentences for B#### ASS N####!!!!! You sit your fat scary ass in the house all day talking online come outside police ass booty boy!”

Akademiks said Yung Miami was having a meltdown, which she denied. The two bickered for a bit on social media before their dust-up ended on Monday afternoon. A day later, Akademiks shared screenshots of Diddy’s Twitter posts on Instagram but didn’t respond to the Hip Hop mogul’s comments.

Mr.Reaper Establishes His Prolific Mic Skills with, “Ballad Of The Reaper”

By: Staff Writer Updated Category: Music News
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Mr.Reaper, from the Woodbridge, VA area, is the latest hip-hop sensation presenting the truth and reality of his life with remarkable candor and confidence.

Everything about him makes his music powerful: he is a great performer, a worthy songwriter, and a varied artist. I admire how the rapper has steered his life toward success and is producing some genuine, hard-hitting material to establish a name for himself. His most recent song, “Ballad of the Reaper,” exemplifies his powerful take on Hip-Hop, as he shares his experiences through profound verses.

Wearing his armor, Mr.Reaper has what it takes to get to the heart of every track he creates, from realized songwriting to the nitty-gritty deets in aspects that so many music fans can relate to, and even those who can’t, get a glimpse of a different perspective on life than the one they have always been accustomed to.

His recent hard-hitting track, “Ballad of the Reaper,” a Halloween special, has become a hit song, with a vast amount of people digging it based on the number of streams it has received. He made the decision to put his lyrical odyssey into one powerful and hard-hitting trap composition that blazes up from the depths of modern Hip-Hop to the pinnacles of trap masterclass! As the title suggests, “Ballad of the Reaper” indicates that Mr.Reaper did not come to play and is a show-stopping anthem that gives you chills every time it dazzles from within the speakers.

Mr.Reaper has a knack for his wordplay that is so intriguing and the way he simply builds a catchy and lasting hook is the absolute mark of a genius in the game. His lyrical genius effortlessly unleashes his brilliant wit and clever rhymes over the biting hip-hop soundtrack that incorporates hard-hitting 808s, shuffling hi-hats, some synth lines, and an atmosphere for one hell of a speaker biting sound that is captivating, to say the least.

This is an absolute masterpiece delivery with a masterclass performance atop it that will leave you speechless! The world ain’t ready for such levels of ingenuity! Follow the attached links, and add “Ballad of the Reaper” to your playlist- what we are experiencing is extraordinarily authentic brilliance packed as Mr.Reaper.

To stream “Ballad Of The Reaper” click the links below.

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Instagram:

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Facebook:

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Twitter:

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Jhené Aiko Presents ‘Sleep Soul Relaxing R&B Baby Sleep Music Vol. 2’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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R&B singer Jhené Aiko and Hip Hop artist Big Sean welcomed their first child into the world in November. Aiko is fully embracing motherhood by releasing Sleep Soul Relaxing R&B Baby Sleep Music Vol. 2.

The Sleep Soul brand teamed with Jhené Aiko to create the 20-song collection. The 34-year-old Def Jam recording artist also served as the executive producer for the entire project.

“I’m super excited to partner with Sleep Soul to share this R&B lullaby album,” says Aiko. “As a mom of a newborn, I can really appreciate anything that helps me and my baby boy get to sleep.”

The 6-time Grammy nominee adds, “These R&B lullaby tracks help soothe and relax Mom, Dad, and baby. Being a part of a project like this is important to me because I believe sleep is essential for the well-being of both parent and child.” 

Jhené Aiko Adds Another Project To Her Musical Catalog

Sleep Soul released Sleep Soul Volume 1 in March. The sleep/meditation app, Calm, prominently featured the album on its platform. Sleep Soul Relaxing R&B Baby Sleep Music Vol. 2 Presented by Jhené Aiko goes live on Calm beginning December 15.

Previously, Jhené Aiko dropped the official studio LPs Souled Out (2014), Trip (2017), and Chilombo (2020). The latter album became the vocalist’s highest-charting project when it debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart with 152,000 first-week units.

Chilombo garnered two nominations at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021. Aiko earned nods for Best Progressive R&B Album and Album Of The Year. Plus, the Chilombo track “Lightning & Thunder” with John Legend made it into the Best R&B Performance category.

Jhené Aiko has been involved in an on-again, off-again relationship with Big Sean. The celebrity couple united for 2016’s Twenty88 collaborative album. That joint effort peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 by selling 48,000 units in its first week of release.

YG Pays Homage to Slim 400 with “Miss My Dawgs” ft. Lil Wayne

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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Last week rap fans saw YG gift Lil Wayne a 4Hunnid chain on social media during the filming of their new collaborative video “Miss My Dawgs.” Now we get the actual video and more detail behind the song that has quickly developed into a bubbling hit as YG pays homage to his late friend and fellow West Coast emcee Slim 400.

Generating nearly 500k plays in just 4 days for YG, the two trade verses on a track that interpolates Lil Wayne’s song “I Miss My Dawgs” taken from his 2004 album Tha Carter.

YG’s I GOT ISSUES WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

“Miss My Dawgs,” which is a brand new previously unreleased track, is the first new music from YG since the arrival of I GOT ISSUES in September, his highly personal sixth studio album, boasting features from Hip-Hop heavyweights including J. Cole, Post Malone, Nas, Roddy Rich, and more.

The new album has spun off a string of single + video releases, starting with “Scared Money” featuring J. Cole and Moneybagg Yo; “Run” featuring Tyga, 21 Savage, and BIA; and “Toxic,” which hit in August alongside an incredible performance for Berlin’s COLORSxSTUDIOS YouTube channel. The in-studio performance for “Alone” was followed by “Maniac” featuring Hit-Boy; and “I Dance” featuring Duki & Cuco.
 
For YG, who sur­passed the prestigious 10 billion career streams and over 2 billion Youtube Channel views earlier this year, I GOT ISSUES was his first studio album since My Life 4Hunnid (October 2020).  That album debuted at #1 on the Rap Albums charts and hit Top 5 on the Billboard 200 albums. It spun off five breakout singles including “FTP,” which was released during the height of the Black Lives Matter protests and became a social justice anthem for the movement.

Check out the song below and be sure to check out YG’s most recent I GOT ISSUES available now.

Lil Meech Busted With Guns And Ammo At Airport

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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“BMF” star Lil Meech is packing trouble with the law after getting busted in a Florida airport with a gun.

According to the cops, the actor was rolling through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport today (December 13th) when his troubles began. 

Meech, born Demetrius Flenory Jr, was headed to an unknown destination. When he went through a security checkpoint, officials found him with a Glock 19 9mm in his carry-on luggage.

According to reports, the gun was not loaded, but a further search of his carry-on bags found a 15-round magazine for the Glock. 

To make matters worse, Lil Meech did not have a permit to carry the gun, according to TMZ.

Meech was charged with a felony for bringing the firearm to the airport.

50 Cent, the executive producer of the hit series “BMF,” which is a dramatization about the life of Lil Meech’s father and drug kingpin Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, weighed in on the arrest. 

“What the f### ! LIL Meech didn’t hear them say cut. 😠BMF returns Jan 6 Black mafia Fridays,” 50 Cent said.

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Earlier this year, Lil Meech was charged with two counts of first-degree grand theft and one count of organized fraud over claims he tried to trade a $275,000 Richard Millie watch to another jeweler without paying for it.

However, the charges were eventually dropped.  So far, Lil Meech has yet to comment on his latest run-in with the law.

JLShotThat Is Gaining International Recognition for His Work

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Video production has become more crucial as the music scene grows and evolves. Today, good music is not only defined by the sound but also the video content and even quality, which has seen many videographers and music directors join the space. But the completion has not stopped Jeremi Thi Lam from establishing his place. Also known as JLShotThat, Jeremi is a renowned music video director.

JL is known for his unique style, creativity, and music talent/experience, which helps him create remarkable, memorable, and interesting music videos. Besides being a music video director, JL is a singer and songwriter. He started his journey in his early teens under the name Nemesis. JLShotThat was a member of the boy band Castle Boyz until 2013, when he launched his solo career with the release of his mixtape, “Already on Datpiff.”

The mixtape became a hit in and outside of his home state. At the time, JL looked into other things like photography and videography. After some practice, JL bought his first camera and started shooting music for local artists in Brooklyn and Queens. He says this experience then pushed him to focus solely on music video production.

JLShotThat noted the need for high-quality conceptual videos. “The visual impact of the video can be as powerful as the music, and to deliver the message perfectly, you need both,” says JL. A music video can connect the artist with the listener, giving the listener a better opportunity to see the artist’s vision unfold and to better understand and connect with the song.

JL aims to create videos that complement the song and build on it. He has worked on several projects, including “Ex-Voto,” a cinematic heaven-and-hell dreamscape complete with full costumes and a Roman Catholic cathedral. This was among his first projects, and “Ex-Voto” attracted massive attention and praise, even landing JL collaborations with bigger artists.

JLShotThat has directed and shot videos for the late Pop Smoke, Lil Tjay, J.I the Prince of N.Y, MiG Arogan, and Fivio Foreign. Shortly after releasing his self-commissioned project “Ex-Voto,” Jerry Salutee reached out to JL, asking him to shoot a music video for one of his artists.

JL got to shoot for Fivio Foreign. He directed the video “Welcome to the Part Remix,” featuring Fivio Foreign, Jay Dee, Yung Drama, and P Gutta. The song became one of Fivio’s early hits, with millions of views on YouTube. JL is also the man behind Pop Smoke’s platinum record “Dior,” Fivio’s “Big Drip,” “Wetty,” “Drive By,” and many other hits.

JL has amassed over 200M views with over 10M on his personal YouTube. He has worked with nearly every star in New York and is now growing internationally. JLShotThat is reshaping the music scene by giving artists and listeners a different look into music videos. He creates videos that clearly convey a message and boost the artist’s visibility and exposure while connecting them to the audience. JL says that one of his goals is to continue music video production and editing. He is looking to work on more projects with even bigger artists from the US and around the world.

Tekashi 6ix9ine Banned From Miami Apartment Complex Because There’s A Bounty On His Life

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Controversial Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been banned from a luxury apartment complex in Miami.

The unit belongs to SteveWillDoIt from the Nelk Boys, but despite 6ix9ine’s relationship with the influencer, the property owners don’t want the rainbow-haired celebrity or his camp at the spot.

Managers of the complex posted a photo poster of the rapper with a description of his name, gender, race, age, height, and weight that read, “If seen on property, do not check-in, do not approach and contact security immediately. “

According to TMZ, a letter from the condo association was delivered to SteveWillDoIt claiming the “GOOBA” rapper’s bodyguards came to the residence with assault weapons toward the end of October.

Because the weapons were allegedly openly displayed, people were frightened.

This letter further claimed one member of his security personnel “casually left his assault weapon unattended on his bag” and left it alone while he left to speak to others.

Another concern of the condo association is that there is a “bounty placed on 6ix9ine’s life” since he was released from prison “in exchange for information regarding others and the provocative antics of 6ix9ine.”

They don’t want innocent bystanders, residents, guests, employees, and staff members to become casualties at his expense.

Rap Legend Grand Daddy I.U. Dies At 54

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: News
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Rapper, producer and media host Grand Daddy I.U. has died suddenly.

The 54-year-old Hip-Hop legend passed away, for unknown reasons at the time this report was published.

Several sources confirmed the passing with AllHipHop and the news spread quickly.

DJ Chuck Chillout, who was a friend of the rapper, helped break the news to the masses on his Facebook account. They were hanging out recently in late November.

Grand Daddy I.U. was an MC that emerged in the late 80s to become one of the leading artist on iconic label Cold Chillin’ Records. The late Biz Markie played an instrumental role in his signing after he received Grand Daddy I.U.’s demo tape from his peer’s brother.

I.U.’s debut album, Smooth Assassin, produced a pair of hit records. “Something New” his No. 11 on the charts and “Sugar Free” peaked at No. 9.

In 2008, Nore put I.U. in his Top 5 Dead or Alive.

He said, “He’s always been one of the top emcees that I’’ve loved from that late 80’s / early 90’s period. If you look at Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt cover it sort of resembles that I.U.’s album cover (Smooth Assassin) where he had the same outfit on. Grand Daddy I.U. was one of the most lyrical, wordplay-having emcees. Young artists like Murda Mook…they don’t understand a lot of their style was fathered by Grand Daddy I.U.”

Grand Daddy I.U. continued to make his mark in Hip-Hop, as a rapper and a producer in the 1990s. He also did a lot of ghost writing. He released a sophomore album in 1994 called Lead Pipe.

He produced for Das EFX, Heltah Skeltah, KRS-One, Ice-T, and others. He frequently would appear at AllHipHop events too. Most recently he was doing work as a media personality and conducted interviews that were popularly promoted on Facebook.

Rest in peace Grand Daddy I.U.

NBA Drops 6 New Superlative Trophies, Including The Michael Jordan Trophy Awarded To Current Year’s MVP

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Big changes are coming to the National Basketball Association.

According to a recent announcement, stating on social media they have several new trophies to be given to a phenomenal basketball players, sponsored by Kia America.

“The NBA today unveiled six newly designed trophies named after NBA legends, which will be presented to the end-of-season Kia Performance Award winners. The lineup is headlined by The Michael Jordan Trophy, awarded to the Kia NBA MVP,” the post.

“The Michael Jordan Trophy – Awarded to the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player The league’s MVP will now be awarded The Michael Jordan Trophy, bearing the name of the NBA legend widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. During his career, Jordan was MVP five times,” it continued.

The trophy stands 23.6 inches tall and weighs 23.6 pounds, representing Jordan’s jersey number (23) and number of NBA championships (6).
• Its five-sided base is a nod to Jordan’s five league MVPs.
• The namesake badge is six-sided, a nod to Jordan’s six NBA championships.
• The 15-degree angle of the base is a nod to Jordan’s 15-season career.
• The crystal basketball consists of 23 points, a nod to Jordan’s jersey number.
• The crystal basketball measures 1.23 inches in diameter, in reference to the singularity of the MVP and Jordan’s standout career.

“The Jerry West Trophy – Awarded to the Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year The NBA will introduce the new award at the end of the season. Legendary Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn gave West the nickname ‘Mr. Clutch’ for his extraordinary shooting at the end of close games,” it also posted.

West commented on the trophy saying, “There are few greater thrills as a basketball player than coming through for your teammates and fans when they need it most.”

The Special Advisor for the LA Clippers added, “This new trophy will be awarded to the player who best delivers in those moments.”

Hakeem Olajuwon is even getting a trophy named after him.

“The Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy – Awarded to the Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Defensive dominance helped define Hakeem Olajuwon’s Hall of Fame career,” the league continued. “He was a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and nine-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection.”

“I am honored to have the opportunity to celebrate the league’s best defensive player each year,” said Olajuwon.  “Great basketball teams are defined by their ability to defend, with every great team connected by an elite defensive anchor.”

The NBA Rookie of the Year Trophy will be named after Philadelphia basketball great, Wilt Chamberlain.

“The Wilt Chamberlain Trophy – Awarded to the Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Wilt Chamberlain’s 1959-60 season is unmatched for an NBA rookie. Chamberlain averaged 37.6 points and 27.0 rebounds in 46.4 minutes per game for the Philadelphia Warriors,” a tweet read.

Barbara Chamberlain Lewis, Wilt’s sister, and the Chamberlain family gave remarks saying, “We are humbled and thankful that the NBA has immortalized Wilt’s greatness with this honor. Wilt rewrote nearly every NBA record throughout his illustrious career, which tipped off with an incredible rookie season that redefined what was possible and set a ceiling as high as he stood for all rookies who have followed.”

“The John Havlicek Trophy – Awarded to the Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year John Havlicek starred in his role off the bench during his Hall of Fame career. He came off the bench for the first seven seasons of his career and was an All-Star in four of those seasons,” the NBA tweeted.

“We are honored that the NBA recognized John’s career achievements with this award,” said Beth Havlicek, John’s wife, and the Havlicek family in recognition of the honor.  “John defined what it means to be the ultimate sixth man, with his leadership and stellar play serving as the utmost example of effectively starring in a role for the betterment of the team.”

Ending with, “The George Mikan Trophy – Awarded to the Kia NBA Most Improved Player of the Year: A layup and footwork exercise known as the ‘Mikan Drill’ has been used for decades by players at all levels to improve their game. It is named for George Mikan, who mastered the fundamentals.”

“We are grateful that the NBA has recognized George’s career achievements with this honor,” said Mike Mikan, son of George Mikan #99, and the Mikan family.  

Adding, “George is one of the best NBA players ever, but perhaps his greatest legacy is the one he has passed down to others through his legendary ‘Mikan Drill,’ providing generations of basketball players around the world with the tools to improve their game.”

Who do you think deserves to win these trophies this year?

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Drops “Needed That” With The Late PnB Rock

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Bronx-bred rap star A Boogie wit da Hoodie released his fourth studio LP, Me vs. Myself, on December 9. The project landed with several high-profile guest features.

A Boogie did not add a song with the late PnB Rock to the standard version of Me vs. Myself. He did promise to drop a collaboration with Rock as a bonus track for the deluxe edition.

“Needed That” featuring PnB Rock made its way to DSPs. The Ricardo Josias and Niaggi-produced track is now the first song on A Boogie wit da Hoodie’s Me vs. Myself (Deluxe). 

A Boogie Explains Why He Waited To Add PnB Rock To Me vs. Myself

“When it comes to PnB Rock too, that was a big one right there,” stated A Boogie about the passing of his friend. “That was the end of my album. I didn’t expect that right there. I had to put him on the album at the same time as not making it.”

A Boogie continued, “I don’t like to do that when it comes to people passing away, putting their music [out]. It feels like a weird tension towards that. And I don’t like that at all so I separated his song from my album and I’m dropping it solo as a deluxe.”

PnB Rock lost his life on September 12, 2022. A gunman shot and robbed the 30-year-old Philadelphia native inside the Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles restaurant in Los Angeles. Prosecutors charged two suspects with first-degree murder.

A Boogie & PnB Joined Forces On Music Multiple Times

Prior to his death, PnB Rock frequently worked with A Boogie wit da Hoodie on music. The unofficial rap duo created numerous songs together such as “Playa No More,” “Horses,” “Lovin’,” “IDK,” and “Beast Mode.”

“[Not gonna lie,] I don’t know how to accept this one. 😢You was a big part of me coming into the game, s### the first n#### I met in the industry! It’s not too many [m############] that rap I call my brother [for real] but Rock was one of them,” posted A Boogie about his fallen comrade back in September.

He continued, “I got nothing to say about the situation because I don’t make assumptions I got nothing but flashbacks going thru my head witchu bro you just got out of your deal and all smh just know [whatever] the family needs I’m here! Love you n#### smh sleep in peace.”

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Drake Considered Proposing 42 Times, Designs “Previous Engagements” Tribute Chain 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Although Drake is a Certified Lover Boy, previously linked to some of the most successful and attractive women in the world, he never seems to settle down with any of them. 

The Toronto megastar’s musical catalog is full of tales of the former loves of his life. So famous is he for rapping about his exes that Saturday Night Live recently made him the subject of a skit. On “United Tingz of Aubrey,” the rapper’s exes formed a union to bring a class action suit seeking damages for anyone Drake dated before referencing in his lyrics.  

His rumored list of past loves is extensive and includes Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Tyra Banks, Tika Sumpter, and many more famous singers, actresses, and models. SZA recently confirmed she dated Drake back in the late 2000s and still thinks “highly” of him. 

Drake shares his five-year-old son Adonis with French artist Sophie Brussaux, but the pair were never in a committed relationship. 

However, a new piece of jewelry designed by the “Rich Flex” rapper reveals that he has considered getting down on one knee more than most. In fact, Drake has thought about popping the question a whopping 42 times! 

Not only does Drake remember every occasion, but he also went as far as commemorating each of those exes in stone. Diamonds to be precise, reportedly 351.38 carats worth. 

According to luxury jewelers Alex Moss, Drake commissioned a bespoke chain comprising 42 “engagement rings” mounted in 18k white gold. 

On Monday evening (Dec.12), the brand shared a video of the “monumental art piece,” calling it “a true wonder of the jewelry world.”   

As per the caption, the piece is titled: “’Previous Engagements’ for all the times he thought about it but never did it.” Check out the video below.  

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Too $hort Honored With “Too $hort Day” in Oakland

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf officially designated December 10, 2022, as “Too $hort Day” in the California city in honor of Hip Hop legend Todd “Too $hort” Shaw.

Additionally, a three-block stretch of Foothill Boulevard in East Oakland was officially renamed Too $hort Way. Hip Hop luminaries Ice Cube, Mistah F.A.B., and Sway Calloway attended the ceremony over the weekend.

$hort also announced a new partnership with the Oakland Unified School District, Affect The Youth, and Fremont High School. The alliance will work to bring back marching bands and music programs to the district.

Too $hort Day

With albums like 1983’s Don’t Stop Rappin’ and 1985’s Players, Too $hort began his 40-year run in the entertainment business. He is credited as the only active Hip Hop artist to release an album in five different decades.

Plus, $hort scored hits with songs like “The Ghetto,” “I’m a Player,” and “Blow the Whistle.” The 56-year-old emcee’s discography also includes collaborations with E-40, Scarface, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and many more.

Too $hort Day in Oakland

The Ain’t Gone Do It album arrived in 2020 as part of a two-pack with E-40’s Terms and Conditions. Both rhymers are also members of the Mount Westmore supergroup along with fellow California-based rappers Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube.

Last month, news broke that Too $hort’s “Freaky Tales” song inspired an upcoming motion picture of the same name. $hort and his manager David Weintraub serve as executive producers for the film. Fellow Oakland native Raphael Saadiq will supervise the movie’s music.

Ben Simmons Reacts To Tory Lanez’s Legal Team Claiming He Slept With Megan Thee Stallion

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Tory Lanez’s felony assault trial began this week in California. Social media became overwhelmed by the amount of information coming out of the courthouse on Tuesday, including speculation involving Brooklyn Nets player Ben Simmons.

Hip Hop star Megan Thee Stallion accused Tory Lanez (born Daystar Peterson) of shooting her in the feet back in July 2020. Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Lanez with felony assault and firearms violations.

Tory Lanez repeatedly denied being the shooter. Megan’s lawyer insisted back in 2021 that investigators discovered gunshot residue on Lanez’s hands. The prosecution also reportedly plans to present evidence to prove that Lanez tested positive for GSR.

According to reports, Lanez’s defense team plans to argue that Megan’s friend, Kelsey Nicole, was the actual shooter that night. She also reportedly tested positive for GSR. The lawyers claimed jealousy caused the violent incident because Megan slept with several of Nicole’s male companions.

That’s where Ben Simmons entered the conversation. The 3-time NBA All-Star’s name was apparently mentioned as one of the celebrities caught up in the personal drama between Megan Thee Stallion and Kelsey Nicole.

However, Simmons took to Instagram Stories on Tuesday to shut down the rumors. At one point, the Australia-born basketball player posted a clip from AEW Dynamite featuring wrestlers Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland as well as Miami rapper Rick Ross.

In the video, Rick Ross can be heard yelling, “Accusations! False accusations!” It seemed clear Ben Simmons wanted to convey an obvious message of denial that he had sex with either Megan Thee Stallion or Kelsey Nicole.

Boosie On Kanye West: Blacks Should Do This Man Like The Jews Did Him

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Boosie Badazz is back to dragging Kanye “Ye” West on social media. After briefly turning his attention to actress Gabrielle Union last week, Boosie now has more to say about Ye.

West again angered members of the Black community by sharing disparaging views about an icon of the Civil Rights Movement. As a key figure in the Montgomery bus boycott in the 1950s, Rosa Parks became known as The First Lady of Civil Rights. 

“All of these heroes man – it’s only one. That’s Jesus Christ. You’re gonna find out something about MLK, something about JFK, something about Malcolm, Rosa Parks. We know Rosa Parks was a plant,” stated Kanye West on the Clubhouse app.

Those statements from Ye came after his infamous provocative comments claiming enslaved Africans in America essentially chose to be slaves. He also promoted “White Lives Matter” shirts and wrongly suggested that George Floyd was not murdered by a police officer.

Boosie Believes Kanye West Hates Black People

Boosie Badazz got wind of what Kanye West had to say about Rosa Parks. The Baton Rouge-raised rapper slammed Ye on Twitter. Boosie even offered a solution for how Black people should deal with the controversial Yeezy founder.

“NOW ROSA PARKS!! HE REALLY HATE BLACK PEOPLE WITH A PASSION #Fuckukanye U SICK AF!!” tweeted Boosie on Monday. The 40-year-old rhymer did not stop there. He returned to the platform to share more thoughts on the topic.

Boosie also posted, “ITS A SHAME THIS MAN IS REALLY TRYIN TO TAKE AWAY ALL BLACK GLORY. #itssad #georgefloyd #slaveryachoice #whitelivesmatter #rosaparks WHO’S NEXT MARTIN LUTHER KING!! BLACKS SHOULD DO THIS MAN LIKE THE JEWS DID HIM!! NOW HE’S COMING FOR BLACK HISTORY 🤷🏾‍♂️.”

Jewish Organizations Slam Ye For His Antisemitic Rhetoric

In addition to discrediting some of the most important civil rights leaders in American history, Kanye West also went on several antisemitic rants over the last several weeks. Ye kicked off his antisemitism by threatening to go “death con 3” on Jewish people.

The public fall from grace continued when Ye began expressing his love for German dictator Adolph Hitler and the Nazi regime. By that point, several of West’s business relationships crumbled as major corporations sought to separate their respective brands from the loose cannon who has been associating with known white nationalists.

Several Jewish organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League, condemned Kanye West for his antisemitic rhetoric and Nazi adoration. A watchdog group named StopAntisemitism labeled Ye as the “Antisemite of the Year” for 2022. Even the loss of his billionaire status has not stopped Ye from exposing antisemitic views and denying the Holocaust.

Cardi B Previews New Music, Clears Up Leaked Reference Track Rumors 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Cardi B has teased fans with a snippet of new music after an alleged leak of her reference tracks surfaced online.  

The Grammy Award-winning rapper is currently working on her sophomore album but recently revealed anxiety is delaying the project. However, fans are still eager for new music.  

On Monday (Dec. 12), Cardi B gave her followers what they’ve been asking for by sharing a snippet of a new track.  

“HERE some scraps since yall STARVING,” Cardi tweeted alongside the clip.  

The seven-second audio clip sees Belcalis rapping about her haters. “They be watching every time that I post / Posted nothing, always gotta do the most / B###### sound like you broke.” Listen to it below.

While listeners approved of the track, wanting an official release, Cardi B revealed she isn’t a fan of it. “I just don’t love it,” Cardi B replied when asked why she scrapped the track.  

The “Tomorrow 2” rapper shared the new audio after a purported leak of several Cardi B reference tracks. However, according to Cardi, the songs are “horrible,” and she would never rap those “cliché” lyrics. 

“I just feel like these are things that people think that I want or would say,” she penned. “Like party wit Cardi ? That’s so late for me to say is like me saying okruuuuuuu again …..And Jenny from them block sample it’s like cliche & expected…..Nice try tho.” 

While fans have been waiting for more than four years for the follow-up to Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B has been getting busy in the studio. However, it may be some time before the project is released, with the rapper admitting she’s feeling the pressure.  

“I used to love to make music,” Cardi B told her followers during a recent Instagram Live session. But now, making music to me has become a job that gets me anxiety. Because everyone just critique everything that I do. Sometimes you don’t want to do something that makes you feel that much anxiety.” 

Snoop Dogg Says Tupac Gave Him His “Pimp” Persona, Taught Him “How To Be A Star”  

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Snoop Dogg says he has a lot to thank Tupac for, chalking up his signature “pimp” persona and work ethic to the late Hip-Hop icon.  

During his appearance on The 85 South Comedy Show, the Death Row Records CEO recalled ‘Pac teaching him “how to be a star,” starting with his image.  

Snoop says during his post-Doggystyle era, he was ” dressing like a n#### from the hood,’ and would wear khakis and Chucks.  

“That n#### like, ‘Me and you finna have a meeting. We stepping our game up. We gotta change your look, Snoop Dogg,’” Tupac told him. “’You a pimp, n####. B###### love you. You fly. You gotta start showing your fly side!'”  

“‘I’ma get you suited up.’ ‘I’ma call this n#### Dion Scott, get your suits fitted, get your hair laid, get your nails done. Put some pimpin’ on screen, n####.’”  

However, Snoop Dogg admitted it took him some time to become accustomed to his new look, as worn by him and Tupac in the “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” video in 1996. 

“He dressed me up in suits, Louis Vuitton, Gucci — s### I couldn’t even spell or pronounce! All this Italian s###,” he continued. “Just look at how I’m standing next to cuh when I’m wearing it. I’m trying to figure it out! I’m like, ‘Do I look right? I hope I don’t look sweet ’cause these pants tight as a muthafucka!’’  

Nonetheless, Snoop Dogg says once he “got comfortable” with the look, he understood what Tupac was doing.  

“‘OK, this n####’s teaching me how to be a star,’” he recalled. “Like, levels and layers. ‘We know you gangsta, dawg, but can you go higher than that? What if a n#### call you to be in a movie where they want you to be a lawyer? What if a n#### wants you to be a detective?’”  

Snoop Dogg Credits Tupac With Teaching Him How To Become A Star

Elsewhere in the interview, the Doggfather recalled joining ’Pac in the studio shortly after his release from prison in 1995. It was then he got to see the “Hit Em Up” hitmaker’s work ethic himself.  

“We make a song, we in that muthafucka listening to it for like four hours. Got b###### up in there. N##### like, ‘This s### banging!’” Snoop said. “We got in this n#### room, he on his fifth song. This n#### make a song, as soon as it got off, ‘Pull the next beat up! We ain’t finna be listening to that s###, that’s the engineer’s job to mix that s###. Next song.’”  

According to Snoop Dogg, he learned star quality for Tupac.  

“[He was] not one of them n##### that’s in the studio like, ‘Man, get all these n##### outta here!’ He entertained that s###,” Snoop added. “I wasn’t a star ’til I was next to him; he showed me how to be a star. This n#### was a star. Snoop Dogg was famous, but I didn’t know how to be a star.” Check out the interview below.  

Kanye West Says He “May Be Slightly Autistic,” Denies He’s Having An Episode  

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Kanye West has given another bizarre curbside interview in which he claimed he is not bipolar but autistic before ranting about the devil working through China.  

Celebrity gossip outlet X17 caught up with Ye outside the Cornerstone Christian Church in Los Angeles on Sunday (Dec. 11).  

The G.O.O.D. Music founder addressed his comments praising Hitler before admitting he might be “slightly autistic.”  

“Like my dad said: ‘You know, they’re gonna smear your name if you’re associated with Hitler.’ Yeah, obviously! Of course, dad,” Kanye said, his face covered in a black ski mask. “Good idea, thanks a lot.”  

He continued: “The truth is Jesus says love everyone, God says love everyone. For me, I believe that in no way I am not Bipolar, I am not in some kind of episode, but I may be slightly autistic – like ‘Rain Man’, and that’s part of my superpower!” 

According to Kanye West: “That’s the reason why I can produce tracks and design and do so many things but what I can’t do. There’s two things that I can’t do: I can’t accept hate and I can’t hate.” 

Later in the interview, Kanye West said “we need to bring Christ to China,” while spewing more antisemitic tropes.  

“China control y’all,” Ye declared. “China made this phone and controls this phone and controls the people that you’re gonna give this video to. The Jewish people are the middle men, they sold America to China. They sold the American media. There’s reports that we might be in outright war, not just a cyber war, but an outright war with China within the next five years.” 

He continued, “People say our greatest threat is China. Our greatest threat is Satan. At all costs, we need to bring Christ to China. Chinese people are not bad. Every Chinese person in the world didn’t invent the Coronavirus. Every Chinese person didn’t bring Fentanyl over to America. Yes, there are people that are the head of the New World Order…that are part of elite Zionist Jews…but that’s Satan using them.” Check out the interview at the end of the page.  

Meanwhile, earlier this week, Kanye West made headlines after being crowned “Antisemite Of The Year.” In addition, Clubhouse banned the rapper for flouting their rules following a conversation with Wack 100. In the same chat, he claimed “Rosa Parks was a plant,” before making more antisemitic statements.

Warner Artist 2KBaby Opens Up With “Stand Love”

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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From the trenches to a Billboard charting, platinum selling artist, 2KBaby is a stand out talent worthy of your serious attention. When 2KBaby gifts us with a record, you can feel it, you can see his story and his pain as he depicts the vision.

A lot has happened in the past two years for 2KBaby. Despite becoming a star, and opening up a lane for Kentucky, 2K faced the sudden passing of his father and was still able to churn out hits and ink a major deal.

From the death of close ones and friends being incarcerated, coupled with his loyalty being tested within his own circle, 2K has found therapy in his music..

“At this point I don’t know what love is exactly or if I’m doing it right. Nor do I feel like anybody else knows for sure either. How can any one person claim their way of thinking or perception is the right one. At the same time though, I’m tired of trying to figure it out. I feel like I’m destroying myself expecting anything else from others other than them to please & satisfy themselves. I can’t stand love because it’s a myth. Or is it?”

Produced by KyleYouMadeThat,  2KBaby to glides across the track with his smooth vocals and impressive melodies. The Louisville, Kentucky standout is in a groove and with his recently announced project Scared 2 Luv coming soon, we are excited to hear more from the underrated and talented act as we get closer to the project’s release. 

Takeoff Murder Suspect Wants Bails Reduced From $2M To $100K, Vows To Live With Parents 

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The man accused of shooting Migos rapper Takeoff has asked a judge to reduce his $2 million bail, promising to live with his parents if the court grants his request.  

Patrick Xavier Clark filed a motion in Texas Monday (Dec. 12), TMZ reports, following his arrest by Houston PD on December 2 in connection with the fatal shooting of the 28-year-old rapper.  

Clark 33, charged with murder in connection with Takeoff’s death, has made several requests since his arrest. The latest request for financial assistance concerned his bail, which his attorney claims he cannot afford.  

His motion Monday asked the court to reduce his hefty $2 million bail to $100k so that he can remain free while he awaits trial. According to Clark, if granted, he can pay £100k with the help of a bail bondsman.  

Clark Promises To Return To His Parents Home While Awaiting Trial

Furthermore, Clark made promises should the court grant his motion. If granted bail, releasing him from state custody, he will return home to live with his parents. The suspect allegedly lived with his parents before his arrest.  

He also promised to wear a GPS ankle monitor upon his release and to abide by any curfew set by the court. In addition, Clark will surrender his passport and comply with any “no-contact” order the judge sees fit to set.  

Last week, as reported by AllHipHop.com, Clark asked the court for financial assistance to cover the costs of a private investigator. He filed a motion requesting $5,000 for a P.I. to prepare his defense for trial.  

Clark claimed he was unable to cover the costs himself and had already exhausted his family’s finances to cover his attorney’s “substantially reduced” fees. He claims the P.I. agreed to work for him at a reduced rate of $85 per hour.  

Takeoff was fatally shot outside a Houston Bowling alley on November 1, after attending a dice game. He was only 28 years old.