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Kid Cudi To Be Honored At Celebration of Black Cinema & Television

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Kid Cudi and Quinta Brunson will be honored at the Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television.

The Critics Choice Association announced via Billboard it had named its honorees for this year’s Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television.

The event recognizes honorees in 15 categories. The fifth annual celebration is set to be held on December 5th at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, with comedian Bill Bellamy as host.

CCA CEO Joey Berlin said of the upcoming event, “We’re thrilled to be able to recognize such outstanding projects across both film and television and to honor these incredible actors and filmmakers for their work.”

Kid Cudi will receive the Groundbreaker Award for his role in Netflix’s “Entergalactic.”

Quinta Brunson will receive the Actress Award For Television for her role in “Abbott Elementary.” Berry Gordy will receive the Icon Award for his contributions to music and film.

CCA board member Shawn Edwards said Gordy was chosen for the Icon Award because he “pushed open a heavy door during the ’70s and ’80s through his Motown Productions with a string of movies and TV series that helped pave the way for future Black storytellers”.

Angela Bassett will receive the Career Achievement Award for her role in “Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

Michael B Jordan will receive the Melvin Van Peebles Trailblazer Award in celebration of his directorial debut, “Creed III.”

The Ensemble Award will be given to “The Wonder Years” reboot cast: Elisha “EJ” Williams, Dulé Hill, Saycon Sengbloh, Laura Kariuki, Julian Lerner, Amari O’Neil, and Milan Ray.

SMACK IS BACK!!! URL Returns Big Stage Battle Rap To The Big Apple With Homecoming

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

One of the most anticipated battle rap cards of the year is the Ultimate Rap League’s Homecoming, the first time the league hosted a battle in New York City in years. AllHipHop.com aired the Homecoming Faceoffs on our site and allowed our viewers to see exactly how crazy the event, going down on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. (EST) and 6 p.m. (PST) will get.

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Fans can watch it  (like they did the Faceoffs) on AllHipHop.com live.

In addition to the battles taking place in New York, the card will feature Murda Mook, arguably the most notable and esteemed emcee in history.

Mook, a founding member of the infamous Dot Mob, is going up against Geechi Gotti, a founding member of Every F##king Bars. This will be a classic New York vs. California contest, with two of each coast‘s most elite entertainers delighting the crowd.

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Also performing is Arsonal, the most viewed battle rapper in history, and he is going up against Swamp, a newer emcee experiencing the best year of his battle rap career.

Jaz the Rapper will be going up against Viixen the Assassin, two of the culture’s biggest female superstars will clash. Viixen has skyrocketed over the quarantine, but Jaz has been killing it. Both had two of the best showings at the last Kings vs. Queens against URL’s biggest names, Tay Roc and Geechi Gotti, so this has the potential of being the battle of the night.

Stumbles and Kyd Slade are two of the league’s biggest stars, the cream of the current crop. One of the most anticipated battles, many want to see if hood cool or hood aggression will prevail.

The last battle on the card is K-Shine vs. Jakkboy Maine, a battle that folk is unsure will actually happen. The Harlem spitter has been on social media making noise like the battle might not happen. He has also said he didn’t want the battle. The Goonie, the illest personality, and showman of his era has been waiting patiently and is sure not to mess up his shot. This battle has the potential to be a classic if both artists come with their best selves.

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 Catch the Ultimate Rap League’s Homecoming card live on AllHipHop.com on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m/ 12 p.m.

Tyler Perry Speaks Out Against Antisemitism; Says Jewish People Helped Him Grow His Business

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Tyler Perry spoke out on antisemitism.

The “Don’t Look Up” actor opened up about his family’s past with prejudice and antisemitism in an Instagram post on October 31st.

Tyler’s post comes as celebrities oppose Donda rapper Kanye West’s remarks on Jewish people.

The rapper tweeted in October that he would go “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE,” a mispronunciation of the US military word DEFCON 3. He later claimed in a “Drink Champs” interview that “Jewish people have owned the Black voice.”

While Tyler did not directly reference Kanye in his post, he gave a history lesson on violence against Jewish people and the impact of Jewish activists in the civil rights movement. 

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Tyler referenced Jewish founding members of the NAACP and Jewish allies murdered in Mississippi during the action for Black voting rights.

“My mother made sure that I knew the commonality of what black people and Jewish people have endured – she not only taught me about slavery but she also taught me about the Holocaust. But in teaching me about all our common pains she also taught me about the allies that Jewish people have been for black people,” the actor wrote. “I can fill this post with so many examples including my own allies that I work with today who have helped me grow a business that has allowed me to hire more black people than most businesses in Hollywood. No one makes it alone.”

Aaron Carter Drowns In Bathtub – Dead At 34

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Aaron Carter has reportedly been found dead.

The singer/rapper had been found unresponsive at his home in Lancaster, California.
Law enforcement sources said that it appeared Aaron, 34, had drowned in a bathtub.

Local police officials have not yet commented on the news.

Aaron rose to fame in the late 1990s, releasing his hit album Aaron’s Party (Come Get It) in 2000. He also toured with his older brother Nick Carter’s band, the Backstreet Boys.

Aaron dropped LØVË, his fifth studio album, in 2018.

However, the Florida native was troubled in recent years. He faced numerous legal issues and had a tumultuous relationship with his siblings.

But despite his struggles, Aaron appeared to make some changes to his lifestyle when he welcomed a son named Prince with his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Melanie Martin, in November 2021.

Aaron worked with various rappers, including 95 South, Busta Rhymes, Flo Rida, and Twista. Aaron’s last high-profile gigs were Celebrity Boxing matches. He fought Lamar Odom in June of 2021, and he was supposed to fight Benzino, but it never happened and Zino ended up fighting Razor Rizzotti.

Kim Kardashian Blames Kanye For Viral “Flamin’ Hot Cheetos” Outfit

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Kim Kardashian has claimed Kanye West was to blame for her divisive “flame” outfit.

In April, the reality TV star sparked debate on social media when she stepped out in a knit ensemble featuring a bold flame motif from Balenciaga, with fans comparing the look to chef Guy Fieri’s signature shirts or a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

But during the latest episode of Hulu’s “The Kardashians” that aired on Thursday, Kim took a moment to clarify that it was her ex-husband Kanye who actually styled the ensemble.

“Let me just say one thing about this ‘flame’ outfit that everyone wants to talk about on the Internet and was like, ‘Haha this is what she gets… not being with Kanye. Finally, one look she dresses herself… the Kanye outfits must have run out,'” she said. “The tea is, this is one of the outfits he styled and picked out. So, if you guys knew that and if we were together you guys would think it’s the coolest outfit in the world. Everyone is so f###### fickle.”

Earlier in the show, Kim was filmed in the outfit while having lunch with her sisters Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian.

Interestingly, both of the 42-year-old’s siblings approved of the “flame” look.

“That’s a fab outfit,” exclaimed Kourtney.

Is Someone Trying To Assassinate Wendy Williams’ Financial Advisor?

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: Rumors

After Wendy Williams was ousted from her daily TV talk show and this year has proven to be a financial nightmare for the media maven, Lori Schiller, her financial advisor, says she is allegedly receiving death threats and has become a “prisoner in her own home.” 

As a result, her financial advisor said she had hired armed security to protect her and her family.

According to Page Six, Schiller says Williams is going “through hell.”

“I have 24-hour armed police officers outside of my house kind of vetting everyone that comes to my front door. It’s starting to affect my life. I’m a prisoner in my own home,” Schiller allegedly said.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, the 58-year-old money woman, who in February was at the center of Williams’ bank Wells Fargo not allowing her to take out money, says was never fired from the talk show host’s service.

Schiller also claims she is continuing as the lead adviser on the account even as William has filed a lawsuit against the bank.

It will shock the public to note that Williams and Schiller have been talking, and the conversations are “all positive.”

Still, Schiller believes because of the controversy, she could be in danger, adding that Wells Fargo is paying for the home security.

“All I’ve done was follow the law to the tee, and I’ve been praised by Wells Fargo for all of my efforts,” Schiller said. “I’ve given them ample time and come to my defense and make a statement, and for some reason, they just are putting it to the side.”

The financial advisor also has an attorney, even if she’s a friend of Wendy’s, as she claims.

Something doesn’t smell right.

Young Dolph Murder Suspect Fears For His Life, Begs Judge For Help

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

One of the men accused of murdering Young Dolph fears for his own life and is asking a judge to do something about it.

Justin Johnson, AKA Straight Drop, is one of four men charged with Dolph’s brutal murder. 

Johnson faces first-degree murder and attempted murder for the daylight killing of Young Dolph and trying to kill his brother, who was with the PRE boss on that fatal day on November 17th, 2021

Young Dolph was shot over 22 times inside local cookie shop Makeda’s Butter Cookies. He died on the scene at age 36.

US Marshals eventually apprehended Johnson after he spent a week on the lam in Indiana.

During a court appearance yesterday (November 4th), Justin Johnson asked to be transferred from a pretrial detention facility to another correctional facility in East Memphis.

According to Johnson’s lawyer, the amateur rapper is worried someone will severely harm him in the prison where he is currently housed.

News 3 reports that Johnson’s attorney Luke Evans said ongoing security and safety concerns were putting his client’s life at risk.

Johnson was already beaten up once inside the prison. He was using the telephone when another inmate assaulted him.

If the request is granted, Justin Johnson will be on lockdown for 23.5 hours daily at the new facility.

Cornelius Smith, 23, is also facing murder and attempted murder charges. US Marshals caught him in January of 2022 after fleeing to Mississippi.

A third suspect, Shundale Barnett, is accused of helping Johnson flee to Indiana. He is back in custody in Indiana after he was mistakenly released. 

Another suspect, Devin Burns, was arrested in February. Burns faces four counts of aggravated assault in one count of property theft related to the murder.

The trial for all four men is slated to occur sometime in early 2023.

According to Chief prosecutor Paul Hagerman, the case has been delayed due to the extensive amount of evidence, which consists of videos, audio recordings, and statements.

Kyrie Irving Suspension And Paused Nike Deal Sparks Calls For Boycott Of The NBA

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Brooklyn Nets baller Kyrie Irving is still facing the backlash from posting a poster for an antisemitic film on his social media and offering up a word salad of an explanation that some supported and others condemned. 

When asked to explain his action, Irving initially refused, dismissing the pain it caused Jewish people, specifically those of European ancestry. 

After being disciplined with a five-game suspension by his team, Kyrie Irving eventually released an apology.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, the 30-year-old athlete acknowledged the movie he shared on Twitter, “Hebrews 2 Negroes,” did contain anti-Jewish rhetoric.

“While doing research on YHWH, I posted a documentary that contained some false antisemitic statements, narratives, and language that were untrue and offensive to the Jewish race/religion, and I take full accountability and [responsibility] for my actions,” wrote Kyrie Irving on Instagram.

He added, “To all Jewish families and communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize. I initially reacted out of emotion to being unjustly labeled antisemitic, instead of focusing on the healing process of my Jewish brothers and sisters that were hurt from the hateful remarks made in the documentary.”

Despite his apology, a $500,000 donation, and a five-game suspension, Nike has announced they are pausing (not dissolving) their relationship with Irving, the Baltimore Sun reports.

“At Nike, we believe there is no place for hate speech, and we condemn any form of antisemitism,” a statement from the company said. “To that end, we’ve made the decision to suspend our relationship with Kyrie Irving effective immediately and will no longer launch the Kyrie 8 [Irving’s next signature sneaker]. We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the situation and its impact on everyone.”

Ironically, Nike has not terminated their deal with Amazon, the distribution platform that distributed and streamed the film and continues to host the controversial documentary. 

Fans of Kyrie Irving have been trending all morning and are calling for a boycott of the NBA.

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DJ Belal Awad Stuns the World With New Music

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music

DJ Belal Awad drops new music, and we are vibing hard to it! We got the opportunity to sit with him to discuss what drives his musical influence.

AllHipHop: What do you like most about playing music?

DJ Belal Awad: I love feeling the energy of the room and the crowd. I enjoy watching how a slight change in melody or tempo, it can really excite everybody to dance and cheer, or even jump with their arms held high!

AllHipHop: What inspired you to start playing and making music?

DJ Belal Awad: I grew up on Darude – Sandstorm and that’s probably a track that really got things going for me in the electronic dance world. It gave me a new feeling and I wanted to be a part of it with my own sounds since I was little.

AllHipHop: Which instrument did you play in High School?

DJ Belal Awad: I used to play the trumpet back in high school and some piano also. This opened up my mind, body, and soul to really pursue my musical passions!

AllHipHop: What’s your process for dealing with performance anxiety?

DJ Belal Awad: As a DJ, it’s nice to just be able to stick close to my own energy and vibrate from there. I’m experienced enough to know how to calm my nerves before a show with stuff to focus me for a big performance! I also feed off the energy of the crowd once that first beat drops, it’s really surreal!

AllHipHop: What motivates you to create?

DJ Belal Awad: Making new original music that stands out to people and makes them want to be a part of my brand. For people to hear my sound and then want to be a part of its vision. That always keeps me motivated and inspired!

AllHipHop: When can we expect your new music to be streamed?

DJ Belal Awad: Releasing new music at the end of the year! I want to release lots more next year with an album that’s also currently being worked on.

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Ye Claims He Will Not Speak, Watch Adult Films, Or Have Sex For 30 Days

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Kanye West announced on Thursday that he’s taking a month-long “cleanse.”

The Donda rapper took to Twitter with a post announcing his plan to take a “30 day cleanse.”

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The month-long detox will include “A verbal fast. No alcohol. No adult films. No intercourse,” according to Kanye’s tweet.

However, he added, he will still be active on social media, writing, “My Twitter still lit.”

Minutes later, the rapper shared screenshots of a text exchange between himself and personal trainer Harley Pasternak, wherein Harley was shown asking Kanye to apologize for using antisemitic language in October. 

Kanye tweeted last month that he would go “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE,” mis-referencing the United States military term DEFCON 3.

“You can’t be anti-Semite when you know you are Semite,” Kanye responded.

Is Lucy Got Fans The Female Lil Baby?

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Lucy Got Fans is a Tenessee-born, Atlanta-based rapper who rose into the spotlight in 2019 with the release of the single “ Trappa.” Her lyrical cadences and flow caught the eyes of industry execs and music managers. Since her breakout song, Lucy Got Fans has consistently teased her fans with music, releasing “Drippin” in 2020 and “Diamond In The Rough” in 2021. Her momentum continues with the latest release of her single “Greenlight”!

Not only is Lucy Got Fans using her platform to showcase her versatile sound, but she is also using her music to invoke conversation surrounding women’s empowerment. As a female artist Lucy Got Fans, has been compared to several established femcees, but most importantly as the female version of Lil Baby. Lucy brings a sultry and mellow flow to her songs that include drill, trap, and club styles, with cadences that prove she actually writes her own rhymes.

Giving big energy on her records and showcasing undeniable talent Lucy delivers the reason to compare in her latest single “Greenlight”!

50 Cent Poses Interesting Question About Cancel Culture After Randall Emmett Accused Of Racism

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Rapper 50 Cent has taken to social media to address cancel culture, but this time, he may have a point.

Recently, the man behind the STARZ “Power” universe and countless other hit ventures in music, adult beverages, real estate, and more found himself in a headline with Randall Emmett, the American film producer best known for the films “2 Guns,” “Silence,” “Lone Survivor,” “The Irishman,” and 50’s “Power” franchise.

The producer’s assistant Martin G’Blae has filed a lawsuit where he alleged unlawful termination, harassment, racism, and a hostile work environment, according to Yahoo! Life.

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According to the claim, “G’Blae was unlawfully terminated due to his race, religion, and disability; in retaliation for requesting reasonable accommodations for his disability; in retaliation for complaining of racial harassment; in retaliation for complaining of unpaid wages; and complaining of and resisting numerous unlawful and unsafe activities and instructions.”

The allegations continued, “On or about August 7, 2020, after reading African American rapper 50 Cent’s book, which mentions EMMETT unfavorably, EMMETT got mad at 50 Cent and G’BLAE. He called 50 Cent, “this f***ing n****r,” and then said to G’BLAE, ‘All you guys are alike. All you guys do is hustle people.’ He then threw the book at G’BLAE. On information and belief, EMMETT was referring to African Americans as a racial group being ‘hustlers.'”

In response, 50 captioned on his Instagram, “his does not surprise me this guy is a real p############.”

Then he put the ownness on the public, those who are quick to come at people for “anti” talk, asking, “Randell (Sorry Fofty) Emmett, but wait is he canceled for this?”

Does Get Rich or Die Tryin emcee have a point?

Missy Elliott’s Wax Figure Debuts At Madame Tussauds Las Vegas 

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Hip Hop icon Missy Elliott revealed her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. 

The new figure is a recreation of Elliott’s appearance at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. The four-time Grammy winner donated the tracksuit and Versace sneakers for the sculpture.

“I am beyond excited to welcome my very own wax figure to Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. It’s an honor to have the Iconology album play a part in this experience- this is a dream come true!” says Missy Elliott. 

The figure also features Elliott’s signature gold earrings and necklace. It took Madame Tussaud’s team of twenty London-based studio artists six months to go over nearly two hundred measurements and photographs of the Virginia native.

“Missy Elliott’s new wax figure and interactive experience gives her worldwide community of passionate fans an exciting way to interact with her like never before,” says Gabriel Hewitt, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.

Missy Elliott with her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

Hewitt continues, “Together with her, we’ve created an experience that embodies her energy, personality and barrier-breaking entertainment style.” Plus, Elliott selected the top #CoolOffChallenge submissions to be part of the interactive experience at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.

Missy Elliott started off in the music business as a member of the R&B girl group Sista. She later began writing songs for music acts such as Jodeci, SWV, 702, and Aaliyah. In addition, Missy Elliott penned records for Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, Monica, Ciara, Keyshia Cole, and more.

The Swing Mob member released her groundbreaking debut album, Supa Dupa Fly, in 1997. Between 1999 and 2005, Elliott put out the studio albums Da Real World, Miss E… So Addictive, Under Construction, This Is Not a Test!, and The Cookbook. The 5-track Iconology EP arrived in 2019.

That same year, Missy Elliott became the first female rapper to receive MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Additionally, Elliott was the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Elliott with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021.

Serena Williams’ Husband Embraces “Groupie” Label After Drake Diss

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian reacted to a Drake diss on Friday (November 4).

Drake called Ohanian a groupie on the song “Middle of the Ocean.” The track appears on the OVO rapper and 21 Savage’s new album Her Loss.

“Sidebar, Serena, your husband a groupie,” Drake rapped.

Ohanian responded to Drake’s line in a Twitter post. The Reddit co-founder embraced the description, referring to himself as the best groupie for his family.

“The reason I stay winning is because I’m relentless about being the absolute best at whatever I do — including being the best groupie for my wife & daughter,” Ohanian wrote.

Ohanian commented on the Drake lyric as part of a Twitter thread, which detailed how fatherhood and marriage affected the entrepreneur. Ohanian credited Williams for her positive impact on his life.

“It’s cliche, but life changed when I became a husband + papa,” he wrote. “It’s made me 100x better as a man and a businessman. In @serenawilliams I found a partner I knew I would never outgrow, who would always motivate me to be Greater.”

Williams was romantically linked to Drake at one point before her relationship with Ohanian. The tennis great married Ohanian in 2017.

Women Drag Drake For Dissing Megan Thee Stallion & Running From Pusha T

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Drake caught heat for a perceived diss on his new album Her Loss with 21 Savage.

The OVO rapper seemingly took a jab at Megan Thee Stallion on a song titled “Circo Loco.” Drake’s wordplay appeared to joke about Megan Thee Stallion’s accusations against Tory Lanez.

“This b#### lie ’bout getting shots, but she still a stallion/She don’t even get the joke, but she still smiling,” Drake rapped.

Tory Lanez faces criminal charges for allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. He awaits trial after pleading not guilty to the charges.

Megan Thee Stallion has repeatedly expressed frustration over people making light of her trauma since she accused Tory Lanez of shooting her. She vented about Drake’s lyrics after “Circo Loco” dropped.

“Stop using my shooting for clout b#### ass N#####!” she wrote via Twitter. “Since when tf is it cool to joke abt women getting shot ! You n##### especially RAP N##### ARE LAME! Ready to boycott bout shoes and clothes but dog pile on a black woman when she say one of y’all homeboys abused her.”

Drake faced additional criticism from other women on social media. Many users pointed out how Drake backed down in his infamous feud with Pusha T but was willing to poke fun at Megan Thee Stallion.

Check out some of the reactions to Drake’s “Circo Loco” below.

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Nurse Details Her Frantic Attempt To Help Takeoff Following Shooting

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A nurse recalled her efforts to provide aid to Takeoff after he was fatally shot at a Houston bowling alley.

The nurse, who didn’t want to be identified, said she went to help since she lives near the bowling alley. She heard a “cry of agony” after shots were fired and people fled the scene.

”I was scared, but I had to go,” she told local news outlets. “I could not have lived with myself if I knew I had the equipment to save his life and I didn’t.”

The nurse rushed to her car to grab medical equipment before making her way to the bowling alley. By the time she got there, it was too late to save Takeoff. She explained why she couldn’t do CPR on the victim.

“That would not be appropriate, especially with a gunshot wound,” she said. “Would never do CPR because you would be circulating the blood, and the blood would come right out of the [bullet] hole. So, the first thing to do is to put pressure on the wound.”

The nurse also described an emotional moment with Quavo, who turned out to be the person she heard screaming. She informed the Migos member that Takeoff was dead.

“After I told him, he said, ‘No, no,’ and I started crying,” she remembered. “And he grabbed me and said, ‘Please, please,’ and I started bawling.”

Takeoff was shot and killed on November 1. He was 28.

Get To Know SHRETA, The Newest Vocalist From Melbourne, Australia

By: Shirley JuCategory: Breeding Ground

SHRETA just released her newest single titled “Go Get Her,” and we are head over heels. Penned by herself & Bekah Novi, the R&B ballad features rising artist Phabo, someone she’s been a fan of for a while now. The song sees SHRETA in her most carefree state, as she encourages listeners to go out and go after the person you care and love for.

Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, SHRETA is a singer, songwriter, producer, and recording artist of South Indian descent. Think of a mix between SZA, Kehlani, and Kiana Ledé… and there you’ll have SHRETA in a nutshell. Her pen game is sharp, and her vocal range is even sharper. 

In describing her sound, SHRETA states, “I feel like right now, my sound is a hard-hitting, soulful vocal delivery with tracks that bounce and are playful. I use a lot of punchlines like rappers do… but I ride the beat as a singer.”

SHRETA is signed to The Heavy Group, home to Bazzi, Kiana Lede, and Jay Sean.

AllHipHop spoke with SHRETA about her background, the new single, and goals!

AllHipHop: Being from Melbourne, what was that like growing up? 

SHRETA: Melbourne is a very creative city, so I was always surrounded by different types of artists. It’s also so far away from everywhere else, and that means that we’re sort of left to make our own style and our own trends. This melting pot of different styles and cultures helps create my sound in a way, I love my city.

AllHipHop: Biggest influences? 

SHRETA: James Faunterloy, Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, Jeremih, PARTYNEXTDOOR.

AllHipHop: What inspired your new single “Go Get Her”? 

SHRETA: The feeling of heading to the function but not wanting to actually get there, because you want to spend time with the one you’re with! I was in a car the other day feeling that, and bam! The song popped out the next day.

AllHipHop: How did you and Phabo end up collaborating?  

SHRETA: He heard the song through a mutual friend, loved it and jumped on it!  

AllHipHop: Was it done in person? 

SHRETA: Yes, after I wrote the song initially. He came to the studio to do his parts, that vibe was great. He’s super nice and amazing to work. I’ve been listening to his music for ages!

AllHipHop: Can we expect a video?  

SHRETA: I did a BTS type video and a really nice lyric video… but who knows? Maybe an official video is in the works! 

AllHipHop: What do you want fans to take away from the record? 

SHRETA: I want them to feel free when they listen to it because that’s how I felt when I made it.

AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio?  

SHRETA: Gimme a mic, a good vibe and a hot track. 

AllHipHop: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?  

SHRETA: I want to be sitting next to the people I look up to, and also surrounded by all the people I love.

AllHipHop: Goals yourself as an artist at this point of your career?  

SHRETA: Continuing self discovery, writing my own stories and artistically pushing the limits of what everyone else thinks I should or could do. Innovation and newness is where it’s at for me.

Megan Thee Stallion Put On Quite A Show For The Hotties At Amazon Music Live

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Music

Amazon Music Live has kicked off its brand new concert series with a bang!

Hosted by Grammy Award-winning Hip Hop star 2Chainz, the live-streamed concert series features the biggest artists performing their hits live!

Grammy Award-winner Megan Thee Stallion lit up the stage with an energetic performance of her hits including, “Plan B,” “Thot Sh*t,” “WAP,” “Savage,”  “Simon Says,” “Big Ole Freak” and more!

The leader of the Hot Girls also took a moment to take a stand on a woman’s right to choose and a woman’s right to privacy when she chanted “My body, my choice” with her fans.

Check out a clip from her performance below.

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Diddy Spending $185 Million To Make The World’s Largest Black-Owned Cannabis Company

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

After breaking into the big billionaire club, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs reminds us again who he is. The Bad Boy told us before that he “can’t stop, won’t stop.”

Now, he is adding the world’s largest Black-owned cannabis company to his empire. Diddy has entered a new industry – cannabis.

On top of his success across numerous industries – music, fashion, fragrance, beverage, marketing, film, television, and media – Combs is making one of his most significant moves with the acquisition of assets after the merger of Cresco Labs and Columbia Care.

Diddy will now be the owner of a company with licensed marijuana operations in three states after acquiring the company for $185 million.

The investment creates the first minority-owned, vertically integrated multi-state operator.

The Wall Street Journal also announced the significant move, where the producer behind Biggie Smalls, Faith Evans, early Mary J. Blige, and others, will be able to grow and manufacture cannabis products, be a wholesale distributor of branded products to licensed dispensaries and operate retail dispensaries.

While it is a great investment, it is also a social justice movement, where he is working to secure the economic inclusion of underrepresented groups in cannabis. 

Combs is set to “work with state regulators, politicians, and cannabis executives to ensure diversity and equity in the industry” and will be able to “create generational wealth through Black opportunities and employment.”

His team also shares Brother Love wants to change the narrative that over-criminalized people of color in the cannabis space.

“My mission has always been to create opportunities for Black entrepreneurs in industries where we’ve traditionally been denied access, and this acquisition provides the immediate scale and impact needed to create a more equitable future in cannabis,” said Sean “Diddy” Combs, Chairman and CEO Combs Enterprises. “Owning the entire process — from growing and manufacturing to marketing, retail, and wholesale distribution — is a historic win for the culture that will allow us to empower diverse leaders throughout the ecosystem and be bold advocates for inclusion.”

Diddy will operate retail outlets in New York: Brooklyn, Manhattan, and New Hartford. Rochester will have both retail and production assets.

In Massachusetts, Diddy’s new company will have retail stores in Greenfield and Worcester, while Leicester will house a retail store and a production asset.

In Illinois, he will operate stores in Chicago, Jefferson Park, and Villa Park, with retail and production assets in Aurora. 

Childhood Friend Who Robbed Safaree Of $180K Worth Of Jewels Gets 18 Years In Prison

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Remember when “Love and Hip Hop” star Safaree got robbed of his jewelry in the parking lot of his luxury apartment complex in New Jersey, and it was discovered the person who set him up as a mark was his childhood friend?

According to North Jersey.com, four years later, this past July, a jury finally convicted the thug, Shawn Harewood, of three counts of robbery, eluding, and resisting arrest. 

He was found not guilty of robbing Safaree’s friend, conspiracy to commit robbery, and weapons charges, but the prosecution said he set it all up.

On Thursday, November 3, Judge Gary Wilcox stepped in and sentenced Harewood to 18 years in prison for stealing $180,000 worth of bling from his childhood friend. 

The years for all counts will run consecutively rather than concurrently.

Bergen County Assistant Prosecutors Joe Torre and Meg Kilzy represented the Brooklyn native and Nicki Minaj’s former beau.

“We are very pleased with the outcome and thankful that justice was served for Safaree Samuels,” the prosecutors said in a statement.

Before he was sentenced, Harewood took the time to apologize to “all involved” and said the robbery was a result of a series of “bad decisions” and something he was “not proud of,” adding, “These moments do not define me, and they’re not reflective of me.”

After the sentencing, Harewood’s lawyer argued how these years would cause hardship on his family, noting he had a teenage daughter who needed him as a provider. 

The prosecution was clear; that was something he should have thought about before he committed his crimes.

Kilzy said, “His daughter is essentially an adult. She was 13 at the time of his arrest in 2018.”