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Dionne Warwick Reacts To Lil Duval Asking Her To End Anita Baker Vs. Babyface Beef

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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1980s-era R&B took centerstage on social media over the last week thanks to friction surrounding Giving You the Best That I Got album creator Anita Baker and Tender Lover album creator, Babyface.

The apparent behind-the-scenes drama involving Baker and Babyface boiled over into the public. Baker kicked Babyface off The Songstress Tour after calling out the LaFace Records co-founder’s online backers.

“After silently, enduring [cyberbullying]/verbal abuse & threats of violence from the fan base, of our special guest/support act, in the interest of personal safety, I will continue The Songstress Tour alone,” Baker tweeted June 13. “Appropriate refunds will be made. Blessings.”

Babyface replied, “I am saddened by the news that Anita Baker has decided to remove me from ‘The Songstress Tour.’ It’s unfortunate and disheartening to see how things have played out via social media. While I was looking forward to the rest of the dates, I have nothing but love & respect for Anita and I wish her the best for the remainder of her tour.”

Comedian/musician Lil Duval jumped into the situation by requesting that another legendary R&B singer serves as a mediator for Anita Baker and Babyface. The “Smile B#### (Living My Best Life)” performer wanted Dionne Warwick to settle the feud.

“Hey @dionnewarwick, can [you] squash this [Babyface versus Anita Baker] beef for us please?” Lil Duval tweeted. The five-time Grammy winner responded to Duval by posting, “Baby, that ain’t got nothing to do with me.”

Lil Uzi Vert, GloRilla & More To Perform At 2023 BET Awards

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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The 2023 BET Awards will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday (June 25). Lil Uzi Vert and GloRilla will perform during the televised ceremony.

Lil Uzi Vert scored a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart earlier this year with the Jersey Club-inspired “Just Wanna Rock” single. That track became the unofficial anthem of the Philadelphia Eagles team’s NFL playoff run.

Last year, GloRilla burst onto the scene with her viral smash “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” featuring Hitkidd. Yo Gotti’s musical protégé followed up the Grammy-nominated track with the Top 10 hit “Tomorrow 2” featuring Cardi B.

BET Award Viewers Will Get To See Legendary Hip Hop Stars

Additionally, the 2023 BET Awards will celebrate Hip-Hop culture’s 50th anniversary by presenting a star-studded list of legends. Acts such as Big Daddy Kane, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Kid ‘N Play, MC Lyte, Master P, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke and Warren G will hit the stage.

“We have an incredible lineup of performers who will take us on a musical journey, covering Hip-Hop spanning every decade, style, and region,” Connie Orlando, BET EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, said. “From music to dance and fashion, we are digging through every crate as we celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop and its diversity, evolution, and global impact.”

Orlando added, “This wall-to-wall party will reverberate with the amazing energy and passion these artists bring to the stage and the culture. Prepare for an unforgettable night of reunions and surprises as we celebrate Hip-Hop’s rich history, enduring legacy, and promising future.” 

Rising Stars Will Also Get To Shine In Los Angeles

BET Awards Best New Artist nominees Doechii and Coco Jones will also share their talents with the BET audience. GloRilla made it into the Best New Artist category as well, along with Ambré, FLO, Ice Spice and Lola Brooke.

Drake earned the most nominations (seven) for the 2023 BET Awards, including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. GloRilla picked up the most nominations for a female artist with six nods. Lizzo was right behind Big Glo with five.

Nicki Minaj Hints At An Upgrade: “New Boobs Who Dis?”

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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Nicki Minaj stays busy. Within six months, she’s blessed the game with as many songs. Be that as it may, the overloaded artist has taken the time to refine herself—quite literally, hinting at “new boobs.”

So, the diamond-certified lyricist keeps contributing to rap. Thus far, her perspective is continually impacting the genre. As a matter-of-fact, her persuasive curves are nearly as captivating as her creative acumen.

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Recently, the booth bully unleashed the girls. Well, kinda. Via an Instagram post, she sings along. The song features Ice Spice, and it’s slated to be included on the upcoming Barbie flick.

Of course, the receipt is here. Suffice it to say, a circulating screenshot serves as the official augmentation announcement. The respected rapper offers, “New boobs who dis?”

Obviously, the perky cleavage is peeking out of different plunging tops. Regardless, of their modest size, Mrs. Kenneth Petty appears to be pleased with the result.

Within the clip, the wordsmith raps, “I’m a 10 so I pull in a KEN.” Without a doubt, she seems happy with her alleged decision. After giving birth to her son more than a year ago, Nicki Minaj broached the cutting conversation.

As it stands, Nicki Minaj looks as if she is both happy and healthy. Keep it going, boo.

Gucci Mane Says Losing Friends & Peers To Violence Inspired “Breath Of Fresh Air” Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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A number of rappers died from various causes in recent years. Gucci Mane will apparently reflect on some of those tragic losses on his upcoming album.

At the moment, listeners can expect Gucci Mane’s Breath Of Fresh Air to arrive on October 13. The Atlanta-based rhymer dropped a single titled “Bluffin” featuring fellow Atlanta native Lil Baby on Friday (June 16).

Gucci Mane also spoke to Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1’s New Music Daily Radio about his latest track. The interview included the rap star explaining how losing Hip-Hop representatives inspired Breath Of Fresh Air.

“Not only have the loss of some of my close friends and peers been a hundred percent inspiration to just keep putting out music and staying engaged because I know that’s what they really would want me to do,” Gucci Mane told Zane Lowe. “But at the same time, it’s like I want to make sure I have Dolph on the album.”

He added, “It’s just like I want Takeoff on my album. I want Scarr on my album. I want Pooh on my album. Even though they’re not physically here right now, I want to let them know, ‘Hey, I’m thinking about you if nobody else ain’t thinking about you in my own way because that’s what I’m going through’.”

A gunman killed Young Dolph Jr. in 2021. Gun violence also took the life of Takeoff in 2022. Gucci Mane’s signed artist, Big Scarr reportedly died from an accidental drug overdose in 2022. Wavy Navy Pooh also passed last year after an ambush shooting.

Gucci Mane explained, “Ever since I guess November of when Dolph passed away and my artist Scarr passing away and Takeoff passing away and [Pooh Shiesty] locked up and [Foogiano] locked up, that’s why I kind of named my album A Breath of Fresh Air.

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Gucci Mane continued, “I’m just not in the mood to hear a whole bunch of drilling and killing and this and that. Not saying that I haven’t did that before, but just right now, just let me just kind of lead by example and show people that it is more to rap about than my opps and all that.”

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Rick Ross Offers To Mentor Ja Morant After Kendrick Perkins Touts Baller For Miami Heat 

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Rick Ross has offered to step up and be a mentor to Ja Morant after Kendrick Perkins said he’d like to see the Grizzlies star play for the Miami Heat.  

Speaking on First Take Thursday (Jun. 15), Perkins said Morant needs to leave Memphis for a fresh start. He thinks Miami would make a good destination for the beleaguered superstar athlete.   

“When I look at the culture and I look at what he could go and do for that organization and what the organization could do for him, I look at Ja and that change of scenery –– I think Miami is the best fit for him,” Perkins said. 

While he acknowledged Miami’s party city reputation, he believes the leadership of Heat president Pat Riley and veteran forward Udonis Haslem is exactly what Ja Morant needs to help stay out of trouble. 

“There’s nothing that goes on in that city of Miami without [Riley] knowing anything about it,” Perkins said. “I think Miami is the best fit for him. … I think it’s time for him to get out of Memphis.” 

Rick Ross Offers His Support To Ja Morant

Although Kendrick Perkins received some backlash for his Ja Morant take, Rick Ross supports the idea. Furthermore, he wants to be involved in the move, offering to act as a mentor for the Memphis point guard.  The NBA is expected to announce a punishment for Morant in the coming days after he flashed a gun on Instagram last month.

“I can mentor #jamorant in Miami,” Rozay penned on his IG story alongside a quote from Perkins’ interview.

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While Ja Morant has yet to respond to Rick Ross, he reportedly rejected a similar offer from Lil Wayne.  

Skip Bayless recently revealed Weezy reached out to him asking him to put him in touch with Ja Morant.  

“Lil Wayne texted me,” Skip said on his podcast earlier this week. “He said, ‘Hey, can you connect me with Ja? Because I could help him. I’ve been there. I’ve done all this. I wound up in prison on Rikers Island. [Wayne] knows what happens. I know where you can go wrong and I know what’s right.’” 

Although Skip reached out, he never received a response. Perhaps Rick Ross will have more luck with Ja Morant.  

Killer Mike Shares ‘Michael,’ First Solo Album In Over A Decade, Featuring André 3000, Young Thug, And More 

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Killer Mike has returned with his first solo studio album in eleven years, Michael.

The eponymous new studio album, his first solo LP since 2012’s R.A.P. Music, arrived Friday (Jun. 16) and includes an all-star cast of enviable features. The 14-track project, executive produced by No ID, includes verses from the likes of Future, Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, 2 Chainz, Mozzy, Curren$y, CeeLo Green, 6LACK, Jagged Edge, Blxst, and many more. 

Mike’s Run The Jewels partner EL-P also appears on “Don’t Let The Devil,” while the inaugural single, released earlier this week (Jun. 14), includes a rarified appearance from Andre 3000 and a verse from Future. Check out the “Scientists & Engineers” visualizer below, and stream Michael at the end of the page. 

Killer Mike – Scientists & Engineers ft. Future, Andre 3000, Eryn Allen Kane

Hours before releasing the album, Killer Mike shared a video of a speech where he opens up about Michael, captioned with the message, ‘Its underwhelming to be so overly underrated.”  

In the clip, the Grammy Award-winning rapper explains he was “underrated” and “cast aside,” adding, “it’s been a long, long time and it’s been a long, long climb.” 

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In a new interview with Spin, Killer Mike explained, “Michael is a testimonial in church,” before clarifying, “It’s an audio cinematic experience.” 

He added, “I am the culmination of everything that is good about us, and I’m also not ashamed to have been—at times in my life—everything that’s bad about us. I have been a conniver, I have been a liar. I’ve been a baby daddy, a philanderer, I’ve been a drug dealer.”  

However, as Killer Mike explained, he is not defined by those experiences. “I also went to Morehouse and Frederick Douglass High School. I’ve also been an amazing organizer, and an amazing husband and father. I had to figure it out. This is a prodigal son, coming-of-age story that’s telling young people it’s been done before.” 

Gunna Drops ‘A Gift & a Curse’ Album, And Twitter Is Raving About It 

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Gunna has released A Gift & a Curse, his first album since getting out of jail last year, and social media is losing its collective mind.  

The Atlanta rapper first teased the project on Wednesday (Jun. 14), his 30th birthday, sharing the cover art with the caption, “a Gift & a Curse from Me To You ! 🅿️Day !”  

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Once Gunna dropped Friday (Jun. 16), he began trending No. 1 on Twitter, with fans sharing rave reviews. Stream the album at the end of the page.

a Gift & a Curse, his fourth studio album, arrives with 15 tracks and clocks in it at just over 45 minutes. However, Gunna included zero features, a rarity in the current climate, and Twitter couldn’t stop talking about it.  

“no features and didn’t need wheezy’s production,” wrote one fan. “just gunna rapping with a chip on his shoulder. this s### means something to me.” 

Others pointed to Gunna’s nods to Young Thug on a Gift & a Curse, taking the shout-outs as a sign all is well between the pair, despite the rumors.  

“Only I done cried, ‘cause this feelin’ for my bro (King Slime),” Gunna raps on “I Was Just Thinking.” Meanwhile, “Ca$h $hit” includes the lyrics, Hide the barrel, man, free my bro Jeffro.” 

However, Thug mysteriously teased the arrival of a new offering shortly after Gunna dropped the album. He shared a countdown to next Friday (Jun. 13) via a QR code on his Instagram account.  

A number of other producers and artists shared identical cryptic posts leading fans to believe an album is coming. Lil Durk, G Herbo, Metro Boomin, London On Da Track, Wheezy, and Southside all posted the code. Some people on Twitter also saw the rumored album as a reaction to Gunna’s new project.  

“The whole industry teaming up against gunna💀” one user shared.  

Young Thug Posts Cryptic Countdown QR Code With Metro Boomin, London On Da Track + More

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Young Thug has social media playing detective after teasing a cryptic message announcing the arrival of an unspecified offering coming soon.  And it wasn’t just Thugger with the mysterious posts, either. Several producers were also in on the act, leading many to believe Young Thug has an album coming. 

As Thursday rolled into Friday (June 16), and shortly after his former YSL co-defendant Gunna released his first post-jail album, Young Thug shared his teaser on Instagram in the form of a QR Code. When scanned, the code leads to a countdown timer which looks set to time out around next Friday (June 23).  

He added another puzzle piece, writing, “BUSINESS IS BUSINESS” in the caption.  

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Once the QR code began popping up on the accounts of some producers, all former Young Thug collaborators.  

Metro Boomin shared an identical post alongside a pair of emojis – a suitcase and a handshake. London On Da Track added “[one hundred percent]” 

808 Mafia producer Southside posted the QR code four times alongside the caption “Overly free slime,” while tagging Young Thug. Wheezy and Chase B also joined in the confusion with duplicate posts. 

Young Thug is currently behind bars awaiting trial for RICO charges against him and the YSL crew. Jury selection began in January, but the case has been plagued with delays. 

Meanwhile, Gunna shared his first album since his release after taking an Alford Plea in the YSL RICO case last year. He names drops Young Thug multiple times on his new offering A Gift & a Curse, which also dropped Friday (June 16).  

“Only I done cried, ‘cause this feelin’ for my bro (King Slime),” Gunna raps on “I Was Just Thinking.” Meanwhile “Ca$h $hit” includes the lyrics, “Hide the barrel, man/Free my bro Jeffro.” 

From “Bad B####” to Melodic Maven: Laci Kay Somers Returns with “Love Will F You Up”

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In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, artists often surprise us with their ability to explore different genres and showcase their versatility. Laci Kay Somers, a stunning talent, has recently transcended her rap-centered roots to unveil a softer and more elegant side, where her vocals and singing shine brightly.

In a recent interview, Laci shared her motivation behind this musical transformation. “I went through a heartbreak and decided to do a song about what happened, how I felt in that time of my life, my healing process, and coming out on the other side as a stronger and more secure woman who has dealt with pain and used it to better myself in all areas of life.” This introspective approach allowed her to channel her emotions and create a captivating musical journey.

Collaborating with a talented team has also been instrumental in Laci Kay’s artistic development. One key member is her engineer, Jaime Velez, a Grammy-winning and diamond-certified recording and mixing engineer. Velez’s extensive experience includes working on songs that have dominated the Billboard charts over the last decade. Laci Kay has consistently collaborated with Velez on her music, ensuring a high-quality production that elevates her artistry.

Furthermore, it is worth noting that Jaime Velez, Laci Kay’s esteemed engineer, is not only a Grammy winner and diamond-certified recording and mixing engineer but is also a part-owner of the legendary Blackwood Studios. This renowned studio is a hub where top-tier writer-producers and A-list artists come together to create some of the biggest hits in the world. Jaime’s affiliation with Blackwood Studios further solidifies Laci Kay’s commitment to delivering exceptional music of the highest quality, ensuring her work resonates with listeners on a global scale.

Listeners have drawn comparisons between Laci Kay and iconic artists like Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. Her ability to seamlessly blend singing and rapping, reminiscent of Lil Wayne’s “How to Love,” showcases her versatility as an artist. This duality allows Laci Kay to connect with a broader audience and captivate listeners with her multifaceted talents.

With her rising popularity, it’s no surprise that fans are eager to witness Laci Kay’s live performances. The artist’s potential to tour alongside prominent names in the industry, such as Doja Cat and Cardi B, hints at a promising future and the opportunity to captivate larger audiences with her unique blend of rap and singing.

If you’re curious to experience Laci Kay’s musical evolution, be sure to check out her latest single, available on Spotify as well as her video on YouTube.

Love Will F You Up – Laci Kay Somers (Official Music Video)

Kool Keith: How An Angry Crowd Fueled “Black Elvis 2” Record

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: Exclusives
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Kool Keith, one of Hip-Hop’s most elusive and enigmatic characters, has returned with Black Elvis 2, the follow-up to 1999’s original. Par for the course, the 16-track project dives into the mind of one of Kool Keith’s most famous alter egos, Black Elvis. (There are purportedly 58 of them, but even Kool Keith has lost count at this point.)

“When I first introduced Black Elvis, it was supposed to be like an urban rockstar,” Kool Keith tells AllHipHop. “We never really had a Black representative for rock. Run-DMC made ‘Walk This Way’ with Aerosmith, but they were still Hip-Hop. We never had like a real urban super rockstar, like a solo rockstar. They were a duo. The Elvis thing was supposed to be rock but urban rock, to let people know to be open-minded. You can make different music and still be rock.”

One of the album highlights, “Kindergarten Adults,” has an interesting origin story. As Kool Keith explained, he and fellow Ultramagnetic MC Ced Gee had a show they were supposed to perform together. But at the last minute, COVID-19 restrictions prevented Ced Gee from getting into the venue, so Kool Keith had to come up with a solo setlist—and fast.

“I had to write it in the parking lot,” he recalls. “And I put ‘Sex Style’ in it. I was just trying to make the minutes count. I ended up performing a couple records and when I started ‘Sex Style,’ people were shocked. I thought it was just grown ups in the crowd, but there were kids. There were some people who started trying to be funny and stop me. There was a crowd in the front that tried to make noise and boo. It was a little section trying to say something real funny. I didn’t know there were kids there, and I certainly didn’t mean to offend.”

With lyrics like, “I’m on some S###### s### you can’t get with/Pull your panties down on stage and watch you sweat quick” (and that’s the more mild ones), Kool Keith understands why they got worked up. Even so, he found the situation to be somewhat dramatic—especially in a climate when artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B and Latto continue to deliver sexually-charged singles at every turn.

“Those are just triple-X songs,” he notes. “But I get up there and do ‘Sex Style’ and they have a problem with it. It got to the point where I was just like, ‘OK.’ That’s what inspired me to make ‘Kindergarten Adults.’ They actin’ like children and wanting me to rhyme like a kindergartener like ‘cat, mat and bat’ rap.”

“Kindergarten Adults” begins with a fictional character complaining about the show before Kool Keith starts rapping over a simple boom bap beat in a similar cadence to classic Hip-Hop.

“Come on down,” he spits. “Party people get down to the dumbfound sound/Back in the day when everybody rhymed like this and they thought that was the s###/But I don’t do that style.”

The track puts Kool Keith’s sense of humor on display, but he also manages to apologize for any indiscretions, a true sign of growth. After all, Kool Keith has been making records since the 1980s and has evolved as both an artist and a human being. To celebrate the long-awaited release of Black Elvis 2, Kool Keith will be anointed King Neptune for the 41st annual edition of the Coney Island Mermaid Parade on Saturday (June 17). Find the Black Elvis 2 album below and check back with AllHipHop soon for Part II of the Kool Keith interview.

YNW Melly Lawyer Seeks Mistrial; Says Jury Is “Tainted” After Woman’s Testimony

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YNW Melly’s attorney, David Howard, motioned for a mistrial in his client’s murder trial on Thursday (June 15). Howard raised concerns about the “highly prejudicial” testimony of Felicia Holmes, the mother of YNW Melly’s ex Mariah Hamilton. Howard claimed prosecutors “tainted” the jury with their questioning of Holmes.

“This jury sat there and watched this fiasco unfold with at least 10, maybe 15 sidebars, after every two questions,” Howard said.

At one point in Thursday’s proceedings, Judge John Murphy declared Holmes a hostile witness when she was questioned by prosecutors. Holmes claimed she felt threatened by Assistant State Attorney Kristine Bradley.

According to WPLG Local 10, prosecutors appeared to suggest YNW Melly engaged in witness tampering. Holmes admitted she received $5,000 from the rapper’s manager but said it was “not for personal use.”

Holmes made it clear she didn’t want to be in court. She accused the state of ruining her life and said prosecutors lied about a subpoena. Judge Murphy will consider YNW Melly’s motion for a mistrial next week. The court is in recess until Tuesday (June 20).

YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, is on trial for the 2018 murders of YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser. He faces the death penalty if convicted.

2Pac’s Dad Reacts To His Late Son’s Past Comments About Michael Jordan & White Kids

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2Pac‘s father, Billy Garland, recently sat down with the Art of Dialogue for an extensive interview. Garland discussed a myriad of topics during the discussion, including his feelings about being called a “coward” on 2Pac’s 1995 single “Dear Mama” and more. At one point, Garland was asked about some comments 2Pac made about Michael Jordan while he was alive. As ‘Pac saw it, Jordan neglected Black kids who needed a role model.

“Let’s see Jordan come down to the inner city, just a parking lot, and just shoot ball with the kids,” he told MTV. “I bet you that would change their life. Instead of going to some suburban PAL unit, shooting ball with all the—excuse me, but the little white kids that always have heroes to shoot ball with. They got dad to shoot ball with, grandpa to shoot ball with, uncles to shoot ball with, godfathers to shoot ball with, their friends, their neighbors to shoot ball with. Everybody got a basketball court in their neighborhood.”

Garland couldn’t agree more. “That’s beautiful,” he said. “I agree with him 100 percent. Michael’s great. He had a great run. He ain’t better LeBron James, but that’s another subject [laughs]. But [Jordan] rather sell sneakers not for nothing. He won’t speak up on issues. He won’t say that s###’s wrong. He definitely won’t kneel down and shoot two cops in the ass who’s beating up a Bllack man on the side of the road. He won’t stand up and talk about George Floyd. See what I’m saying? He won’t do s### that he can do ’cause he’s in that position […] that’s why I love LeBron so much. LeBron says s###.”

2Pac’s feelings toward Michael Jordan aligned with his mission to speak up for the Black community. As the son of Garland and Afeni Shakur—who were both in the Black Panther Party at one point—he was naturally inclined to address systemic racism and other socio-political issues, much like he did on the songs “Changes” and “Brenda’s Got A Baby.”

Elsewhere in the MTV interview, he spoke about wealth disparity and insisted those with millions of dollars should be giving back.

“I feel like there’s too much money here,” he said. “Nobody should be hitting the Lotto for $36 million when we got people starving in the streets. That is not idealistic. That’s just real. That is just stupid. There is no way Michael Jackson—or whoever—should have a million thousand quadruple billion dollars and then there’s people starving. There’s no way. There’s no way that these people should own planes and these [other] people…”

He was interrupted with, “What if they earned it?” to which 2Pac replied, “If they earned it, I think that’s good and I think that they deserve it. But even if you earned it, you still owe. Look at me. I’m not…I don’t have that mega-money. But I feel guilty walking by somebody. I gotta give him some mail. And if I know I got $3,000 in my pocket, I feel it’s wrong to give that person a quarter or a dollar. It’s wrong. Only you know what you’ve got in your pocket, and that’s wrong, no matter what they do.”

The full interview can be found here.

Eminem’s Daughter Debunks Speculation About Him Missing Her Wedding

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Eminem’s daughter, Alaina Scott, shut down fans who thought her father skipped her wedding. Scott confirmed her famous father attended her wedding in a recent interview with PEOPLE. Overzealous observers thought he missed the ceremony because he wasn’t in any of her wedding photos on Instagram.

“I had an 80-ft long black and white checkered aisle and my dad walked me down the aisle,” Scott told PEOPLE. “He wasn’t going to miss that.”

Scott’s wedding was an intimate affair. The couple chose to invite a small number of guests.

“Getting married is a sacred thing and we wanted to be surrounded by people who share in our daily lives,” she told PEOPLE. “We did something super untraditional and didn’t allow many plus ones. This was important to us.”

Scott, who’s Slim Shady’s eldest daughter, married Matt Moeller on June 9. Her sister, Hailie Jade, served as the maid of honor.

Eminem adopted Scott, who was his niece. Her mother is Dawn Scott, the sister of Slim Shady’s ex-wife Kim Scott Mathers. Eminem confirmed he obtained full custody of his niece in a 2004 interview with Rolling Stone.

“My niece has been a part of my life ever since she was born,” he said. “Me and Kim pretty much had her, she’d live with us wherever we was at.”

Hailie Jade is ready for marriage, too. She announced her engagement to Evan McClintock in February.

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Juvenile Presented With Congressional Record To Celebrate His Impact On Music And Culture

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Juvenile received a Congressional Record from U.S. Representative Troy Carter in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday (June 14).

Carter, a New Orleans native, honored Juvenile for leaving a mark on music and culture. The congressman commended the “Back That Azz Up” creator for being a trailblazer of Southern Hip-Hop.

“Juvenile is most deserving of the highest recognition for proudly representing the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana as a globally recognized musical artist,” Carter said. “I am proud to acknowledge Terius ‘Juvenile’ Gray for his musical and cultural contributions, recognizing his pivotal role in popularizing the New Orleans Bounce style of music around the world, extending sincerest wishes that he continues to flourish in all of his endeavors, both in Louisiana and across the country.”

The multi-platinum-selling artist expressed his appreciation on social media. Juvenile shared photos of his special day on Capitol Hill and thanked Carter on Instagram.

“We keeping it Real on the Hill!!” he wrote. “Thank you to my Congressman Troy Carter for recognizing me and entering me into the official history of the United States of America!!”

Earlier this month, the Louisiana Legislature passed a resolution to acknowledge Juvenile’s cultural impact. He also got social media hyped for a Tiny Desk Concert, which he taped during his time in D.C.

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Young Dolph Suspect Released On Bond; Awaits Sentencing After Plea Deal

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Jermarcus Johnson, one of the men charged in connection to Young Dolph’s death, has secured his release from jail. According to WREG, Johnson posted bond after accepting a plea deal on June 9. He pleaded guilty to three counts of accessory after the fact.

Johnson awaits sentencing for accessory charges. He faces six to 12 years in prison. A judge is scheduled to sentence him in August. Prosecutors said Johnson wasn’t involved in the shooting that claimed Young Dolph’s life. He was arrested for helping his half-brother, Justin Johnson—one of the alleged gunmen—evade authorities.

Jermarcus Johnson took his half-brother’s car and phone to trick probation officers roughly a week after the fatal shooting. The move allowed Justin Johnson to flee Memphis, but the alleged shooter was caught months later in Brazil, Indiana.

Prosecutors dropped a conspiracy charge against Jermarcus Johnson. They determined he had no prior knowledge of the plot to murder Young Dolph.

Young Dolph was shot and killed in Memphis in 2021. Justin Johnson, Cornelius Smith and Hernandez Govan were indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, for their alleged roles in Young Dolph’s death.

Authorities identified Justin Johnson and Smith as the gunmen. Prosecutors claimed Govan recruited the two men to kill Young Dolph.

50 Cent Scores Exclusive Deal With NHL Champions For Sire Spirits

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50 Cent has announced a big deal for his premium adult beverage brands following a settlement with Rémy Martin earlier this week. On Wednesday (June 14), he and The Las Vegas Golden Knights announced a multi-year partnership that will include his Sire Spirits brands.

According to TMZ, Branson Cognac and Le Chemin du Roi Champagne will now be the official cognac and champagne of the current Stanley Cup winners. A feature in the deal will allow for the brands to be prominently highlighted in the team’s arena and on its digital platforms.

One of the most endearing aspects of the partnership is the giveback component. 50 Cent’s G-Unity Foundation and the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation will create projects to service those in need and the most vulnerable in Las Vegas.

The rapper-turned-mogul took to Instagram to share with his millions of followers. He captioned a post from the article, writing, “What a great way to announce a partnership, i show up and we will win the Stanley cup guys. @vegasgoldenknights yes you ring the siren and we will handle the hard part. Champions #1 NHL @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi @vegasgoldenknights @nhl.”

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50 Cent also posted about their big win, writing, “@vegasgoldenknights #1 NHL Champions nothing but the best #lecheminduroi #bransoncognac.”

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Rapper Tyla Yaweh Sued Over Alleged Decade-Old Sexual Assault

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A Florida woman is accusing rapper Tyla Yaweh of sexual battery. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Alyssia Jones claims the alleged assault took place in 2012, when the two were both teens.

He allegedly invited the then-15-year-old to his house in Seminole County Fern Park to see his sneaker collection. Now, she’s finally coming forward, filing a civil lawsuit in the county where it occurred.

The complaint reportedly claims the Epic records recording artist, who was 16 years old at the time, let her come inside the home but once she was in his room, pushed her onto the bed. The lawsuit states that during the abuse, Jones repeatedly begged Tyla Yaweh to stop, telling him she didn’t want him to do these things.

Jones recalls in the claim every time she tried to yell, Yaweh threatened to stab her with a pen. Eventually, she says, he stabbed her in the p#### area. She allegedly has a scar from the incident.

In a statement from the woman’s lawyer’s office, Jones was “a teenage virgin and maintains that her life has been traumatically impacted as a result of the violent sexual assault she endured.”

It continues, “In light of the MeToo movement and all of the many and growing number of courageous women who have spoken out about sexual abuse and misconduct, Ms. Jones, now 26, has been able to muster the courage to file her lawsuit in hopes that she can empower others who have also fallen victim to sexual assault. Ms. Jones’s goal in finally sharing her story is to assure other girls, adolescents, teenagers, and women, that the pain, and resulting shame, they have suffered is not their fault.”

She’s asking for $100,000 for damages.

Boosie Badazz Selling Rolls-Royce For $240K Following Latest Arrest

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Boosie Badazz usually finds his name trending on social media because of his hot takes on other celebrities. This week saw the Baton Rouge native make headlines after federal agents took him into custody.

The 40-year-old rapper may need some extra money for his mounting legal fees. Apparently, Boosie Badazz wants to sell his Rolls-Royce Cullinan for $240,000 to anyone willing to purchase the vehicle.

“240k CASH DM ME AND SEND ME CONTACT IF INTERESTED!!!!” Boosie wrote on his @mamaheliveagain2.0 Instagram account. The post included photos of the car.

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As far as the supposed pending federal case, law enforcement officials arrested Boosie Badazz (born Torrence Hatch) in a San Diego courtroom on Wednesday (June 14). Hatch appeared in court for a gun charge that was later dismissed.

Previously, a Louisiana jury found Boosie not guilty of first-degree murder. He also served time in state prison on drug-related charges before his attorneys got him released from the Louisiana State Penitentiary in March 2014.

With the presently unknown federal criminal charges hanging over his head, Boosie took the time to publicly address his children. The Lines for Valentines creator tweeted, “I WANNA TAKE THIS TIME TO APOLOGIZE TO MY KIDS, I’M SORRY AND I LOVE Y’ALL FOREVER.”

YNW Melly Double Murder Trial: Victim’s Mother Speaks On Rapper’s Courtroom Behavior

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Leondra Phillips, the mother of deceased rapper YNW Juvy, has spoken out about her son’s death. Phillips gave her remarks outside of the courthouse where rapper YNW Melly is on trial for Juvy and YNW Sakchaser’s deaths. As reported by NBC 6, she wants the court to provide justice.

“[He was] my firstborn,” Phillips said while showing a picture of him on her cell phone. “He was everything to us. Today is we here for his trial and it’s sad, you know. It’s hurtful.”

According to YNW Melly’s account, he, Juvy, Sakchaser and another person named Cortlen Henry were in an SUV leaving the studio session when they became victims of a drive-by.

But the ballistics assessed by investigators of the murders say the bullets came from the back of the vehicle, where YNW Melly was reportedly sitting. Prosecutors showed the evidence from the shooting, all angles of the bullet-ravished car, in court.

Phillips believes the rapper, best known for the song “Murder on My Mind,” is responsible for her son’s death. The mother said she knows Melly was the last person her son was with. She said, “He came and picked my son up that night and I never seen or heard from my son again.”

YNW Sakchaser’s mother was too emotional to speak possibly due to Melly’s actions. Inside the courtroom, Melly was laughing and seemingly upbeat. In fact, at one point, he appeared to be praying and then blew a kiss in their direction.

“He did it a couple times — that wasn’t his first time,” Phillips informed the press. I walked out, because, I don’t.. what you praying for? You sitting there like you ain’t got no remorse. Like every time I walk in, you smiling. This ain’t the time for that. This is sad, this case is serious.”

Juvy’s mother noted the two moms are both taking the incident “to heart,” saying the last five years have seemed long.

“It’s been a long process it’s almost four years, going on five. I think it’s about time for us to get justice,” she said.

Juvy’s aunt, Ashley Phillips, added, “This is somebody that we knew. It’s somebody that we loved. It’s somebody that we trusted. Like we watched (Demons) grow up. So, this is a sad case. This is tragic, so we just praying for justice.”

While the prosecution presented the ballistics evidence, no murder weapon has been discovered. They’ll have to use other evidence to secure the conviction.

Gunna Announces ‘A Gift & A Curse’ Project

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It has been a rough road for Gunna in recent months. The Atlanta-raised rapper born Sergio Kitchens plead guilty in the highly-publicized RICO case involving Young Thug’s YSL label.

Several fellow rap stars, like Lil Durk and Boosie Badazz, have slammed Gunna for choosing to take an Alford plea deal from Georgia prosecutors. However, the “Wunna” rhymer denied he will testify against his co-defendants.

While much of the recent conversation around Gunna centered around “snitching” accusations, the YSL recording artist turned his focus back to the music. He dropped the “Bread & Butter” single on June 2.

Gunna has also announced a forthcoming new project titled A Gift & a Curse on his 30th birthday (June 14). That potential follow-up to 2022’s DS4Ever studio LP could arrive as soon as Friday.

DS4Ever debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 150,000 first-week units. The album featured Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage, Drake, Kodak Black, Chlöe, Lil Baby, Chris Brown, Roddy Ricch, and more.

Gunna earned his first chart-topper in 2020. Wunna led the Billboard 200 by collecting 111,000 album-equivalent units. That project also featured Young Thug, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, and Future.

“Bread & Butter” has peaked at No. 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart so far. Gunna currently has three Top 10 entries on the Hot 100 – “Drip Too Hard” (No. 4), “Lemonade” (No. 6), and “Pushin P” (No. 7).