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Kid Cudi Reveals Ty Dolla Sign, 2 Chainz & More As Features On ‘Entergalactic’ Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Fans of Kid Cudi have been waiting for his animated Entergalactic television special and accompanying musical body of work for several years. Both the program and the album will arrive on Friday, September 30, 2022.

Kid Cudi has already revealed which artists contributed to the Entergalactic project. The self-proclaimed The Chosen One revealed the guest features for the upcoming Hip Hop release.

R&B vocalist Ty Dolla $ign and rapper/singer Don Toliver will make two appearances, respectively. Cudi’s former G.O.O.D. Music comrade 2 Chainz made it onto track 8. The Entergalactic tracklist features Steve Aoki and Dot da Genius too.

Entergalactic will join a Kid Cudi catalog that includes other albums such as 2009’s Man on the Moon: The End of Day, 2010’s Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, and 2020’s Man on the Moon III: The Chosen.

Netflix’s Entergalactic stars Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, Jessica Williams, Ty Dolla $ign, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Harrier, Vanessa Hudgens, Christopher Abbott, 070 Shake, Jaden Smith, Keith David, Teyana Taylor, Arturo Castro, and Macaulay Culkin.

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The streaming service first announced Entergalactic back in 2019. Kenya Barris (Black-ish, Girls Trip) serves as an executive producer. Three years ago, Kid Cudi told his Twitter followers the production would be worth the wait.

“Entergalactic will be something you’ve never experienced. I promise it’ll be a fun ride. [Lots] of good friends involved. Great songs too! The cast is coming together. I know a year from now seems like forever but itll be here before u know it!” tweeted Kid Cudi in July 2019.

Jack Harlow To Co-Host ‘The Tonight Show’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Kentucky-raised performer Jack Harlow will be in New York the first week in October for his “Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour.” While in the city, Harlow plans to try his hands at another high-profile entertainment gig.

Jack Harlow will serve as co-host of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The October 6 episode of the late-night talk show will air one day before the rap star hits Brooklyn’s Barclay Center for a tour stop.

Part of his duties as co-host will include Harlow interviewing NBA legend Dwyane Wade. Additionally, the “First Class” hitmaker will likely help introduce a musical performance by Migos members Quavo and Takeoff.

The upcoming appearance will be the fourth time Jack Harlow showed up on The Tonight Show. He previously popped up as a guest and musical performer. In May, Harlow also played the Virtual Reality Pictionary game on the program.

Other Hip Hop stars have temporarily sat behind The Tonight Show desk as well. Back in August, Megan Thee Stallion took on the co-hosting duties. Her “WAP” collaborator Cardi B also served as a special guest host in 2018.

Jack Harlow will head into The Tonight Show after breaking out as a mainstream act over the last year. He scored his first solo #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “First Class” in April. His “Industry Baby” collaboration with Lil Nas X earned Harlow multiple industry award nominations this year.

2022 BET Hip Hop Awards To Celebrate The 30th Anniversary Of Loud Records

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

This year’s BET Hip Hop Awards will honor the iconic Loud Records. The New York City-based music label was once home to several Hip Hop legends.

BET Hip Hop Awards will commemorate Loud’s 30th anniversary at the 2022 ceremony. The company’s co-founder Steve Rifkind will be part of the celebration taking place on Tuesday, October 4 at 9 pm ET/PT.

In addition, BET tapped David Banner, Lil Flip, Dead Prez, Fat Joe, Mobb Deep, Lil Kim, M.O.P., Remy Ma, Three 6 Mafia, and Wu-Tang Clan to perform a special tribute to Loud Records.

“It has been such a rewarding 30 years for LOUD alongside my tireless partners Rich Isaacson and Jonathan Rifkind,” said Steve Rifkind. “The impact we’ve been able to make with some of today’s pioneering and trailblazing acts is unmatched.”

He continued, “I’m privileged to be able to work with everyone from Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, Big Pun, Xzibit, and more, to this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards host, my brother, Fat Joe. I’m honored that BET is recognizing the impact that Loud has made in revolutionizing the industry and propelling the culture.”

Connie Orlando, BET’s EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, will oversee the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards. Jesse Collins Entertainment CEO Jesse Collins will serve as Executive Producer for the show.

“Each year, the BET Hip Hop Awards stage provides one of the largest global platforms to celebrate the undeniable impact of the most influential and rule-breaking genre,” said Connie Orlando. “We are excited to celebrate Loud Records for their contributions to the musical landscape that has brought us iconic artists and unforgettable songs, uniting multiple generations under the sound of Hip Hop.”

Jesse Collins adds, “Loud Records has been a cornerstone of hip hop since its inception 30 years ago with an array of artists that have each become essential elements to the periodic table of Hip Hop. We salute Steve, John, and Rich for their contribution to the culture.”

Drake goes into the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards with the most nominations (14). Kanye West (10), Kendrick Lamar (9), and Future (8) also picked up top nods. Miami rap legend Katrina “Trina” Taylor will receive the I Am Hip Hop award.

Chief Keef Reacts To DJ Akademiks Claiming He Made His Career

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

A certain generation considers Chief Keef one of the most influential rappers of his era. DJ Akademiks also became popular on YouTube around the same time as Keef’s rise in the industry.

The War In Chiraq series by Akademiks covered the street violence in Chief Keef’s hometown of Chicago. It appears Ak believes he played a big role in several Chicago Drill artists breaking out as stars.

“I helped make Keef, n####. I gave them n##### reps they never had. I called that n#### the Chiraq Grim Reaper, that’s why when he’s getting shot at and s### happens to him, y’all are looking at it in disbelief,” said Akademiks in a re-surfaced video.

The controversial blogger continued, “You know why? Because I created that f###### vision that he was untouchable. So don’t do it like it’s one-sided. That’s what I’m trying to tell y’all. I’ve done a lot to create narratives and help rappers themselves.”

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TMZ recently caught up with Chief Keef and asked him about DJ Akademik’s comments. The Finally Rich album creator seemed to dismiss what the Off The Record podcast host had to say.

Instead of directly responding to Ak’s claims, Chief Keef just imitated the YouTuber’s voice. He also repeated the phrase “the War on Chiraq” several times.

For his part, DJ Akademiks took issue with the cameraperson asking the questions. The media figure, who faces criticism for sensationalizing stories in Hip Hop culture, used his Instagram page to claim TMZ misled Chief Keef.

“Salute to Sosa for keeping it cool… TMZ hiring anybody these days. Lying on a n#### name. I ain’t ever say I made Sosa hot and I never called Sosa the grim reaper. How hard is it to quote [people] accurately,” wrote Akademiks. “I ain’t gonna go too hard cuz everybody makes mistakes, but TMZ lol how y’all gonna publish a video asking fake questions of made up quotes to get a clickbait response.”

Kanye West Links With U.K. Rap Icons Skepta, Stormzy, and Headie One In London

By: London JennnCategory: News

Kanye West has been mixing his love of fashion and music while overseas in the U.K. during London Fashion Week. 

The rapper turned Yeezy fashion designer did some networking while on his trip, linking with some of London’s best rappers. Fans asked for a transatlantic collaboration after pics surfaced of Ye mingling with Skepta, Stormzy, and Headie One.  

Kanye was attending the spring 2023 Burberry fashion show on Monday (Sept. 26) when he ran into Skepta outside the venue. He also ran into Headie One and sat front row alongside Stormzy to watch the show. 

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Last week, Stormzy made an electrifying comeback after a nearly three-year-long hiatus with his new single, “Mel Made Me Do It.” His ground-breaking 11-minute-long video, a captivating display of Black British excellence, was likely a topic of discussion. The “Mel” in the song’s title is Stormzy, stylist Melissa Holdbrook-Akposoe who sat next to the rapper during the show.  

After the models had walked, Kanye West chopped it up backstage with his ex-Irina Shayk, who featured on the Burberry runway. He also met up with Erykah Badu, who felt compelled to share a message of praise following their conversation.  

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“Art kids.. Badu x Ye supporting our friend @ricardotisci,” the songstress penned in the caption of a photo of her and Kanye. “By the way. Let me tell you about my friend Ye. No one is more beautiful and kind and creative. Was there at his mama home going.” 

She continued, “IN ESSENCE. We all want the same thing .. to be loved and to work with pride . Thanks for fighting for us and for your self most of all I get it. @kanyewest and thanks for the secret show at Burberry after party. I was there.” 

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Her support comes amid Ye’s dispute with his fashion industry partners, Gap and Adidas. Last month, Kanye West accused the brands of “stealing his designs and lying to him.”  

Despite suggesting last week that “there’s a possibility” of coming to an agreement with Adidas, on Monday, Kanye appeared to reignite the feud. Check out the story here at All.HipHop.Com.  

Yung Miami Says She Wants To Be The Next “Black Oprah”

By: London JennnCategory: News

Yung Miami is carving a lane for herself outside of Hip-Hop as a rising star in the media world with her new show, Caresha Please.  

Although she’s alone a few months into her journey after launching the show in June, the City Girl has big dreams. Yung Miami wants to take her media career to the highest heights, stating, “I’m dreaming big.”  

However, her aspirations to one day become “the Black Oprah,” left fans confused.  

Yung Miami made the admission during a recent interview with XXL. She began by explaining she wanted her own show because “People just loving to hear me talk.” The “Good Love” rapper said she began to seriously consider the idea after the success of her Instagram Live sessions.  

Yung Miami revealed her boo Diddy suggested ‘It would be good” for her, and she went from there.  

She continued, “I want to take it to the next level. I want to be like—I think she has a podcast now—a person like Wendy Williams.” 

However, Caresha is “dreaming big,” adding she’s aiming for “the highest of the highest,” in her career. “I want to be the Black Oprah,” Yung Miami declared.  

Yung Miami began trending on Twitter once her Black Oprah comments were was published. Fans clowned the rapper for her choice of words, although it’s likely she was not speaking literally. 

Saucy Santana came to her defense, stating, “The reason Caresha had to explain cuz y’all take everything literal. WE GO TOGETHER!!! Iykyk.” 

Yung Miami shared his post, echoing his sentiments.  

Earlier this week, Caresha was trending online after posting a pair of racy pics. The City Girl posed nearly nude while rocking a pair of Diddy socks. “Yessssssss sock it to me..” Yung Miami penned in the caption.  

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“People don’t know what dating means,” she told HipHopDX this week of her relationship status with Diddy. “He’s single, I’m single, but we’re dating. That’s what I mean when I say we go together. When we’re together, we’re together. We’re having the time of our lives, but we’re still single.” 

Jadakiss Reveals His “Top 5 Voices In Hip Hop” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

While Jadakiss is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, with one of the genre’s most distinct voices, he was keen to share his thoughts on the Top 5 artists with the best rap voices.  

The Yonkers hitmaker was asked his opinion during the upcoming debut episode of Fresh Pair, hosted by legendary producer Just Blaze and streetwear designer Katty Customs.  

Jadakiss was keen to answer the question, highlighting the importance of a commanding, unique voice.  

“This show is amazing because nobody ever asked me who I think got the Top 5, or Top 3, or any type of voices,” said Jada. “And it took me a while—that’s like, education in music, just to know the different, sonically of people’s voices… Just somebody’s voice can add on what they bring to the table.”  

 Jadakiss, crowned AllHipHop.com’s 2021 Person Of The Year, then listed his favorites, highlighting the distinct tones of each one.  

“Just unique voices for me, as I started learning about it, I think Guru, rest in peace, he had an ill voice,” the rapper continued. “[Method Man], you know, when the Wu came, Meth’s voice was deep and raspy and he has an ill voice. Big, with that nasal…it sounds like he’s having a hard time breathing but that’s making his cadence extra crazy. Tone Loc, gotta shout out Tone Loc. Tone Loc’s voice was ill.” 

His final pick to round off the Top 5 went to Nas, who he rates for his nasal tone. Check out Jadakiss in the clip below.  

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A$AP Rocky Explains Viral Mosh Pit Video, Fan “Squeezed Life” Out Of Him 

By: London JennnCategory: News

A$AP Rocky’s performance at Rolling Loud in New York City on Saturday night (Sept. 24) was a brief yet eventful one.  

The Harlem rapper shared his disappointment after his set was abruptly cut short after just 30 minutes. Despite debuting unreleased music and guest appearances from GloRilla and French Montana, it was his appearance in the mosh pit that went viral.  

A$AP Rocky decided to stage-dive into the crowd of fans but got more than he bargained for inside the mosh pit. The “F**kin’ Problems” rapper appeared visibly concerned in a clip that emerged online following the show.  

The video shows Rocky being held aloft by fans while being mauled by numerous hands coming from every direction. After the footage circulated, his look of terror was turned into memes and jokes. Fans trolled the rapper for being out of his depth.  

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Tyler the Creator took the joke a step further and changed his Instagram profile picture to a terrified-looking A$AP Rocky.  

However, the rapper caught wind of all the banter and took to social media to respond. According to the new father, an over-zealous fan grabbed hold of some very delicate parts.  

“That s### not funny,” A$AP Rocky shared. “Sum lil bih was squeezing life out of my nutz b.” 

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After the concert, A$AP Rocky held himself accountable for the short set and apologized to his fans.  

“I am so hurt right now! Last night was supposed to be a turning point in my live shows from the old to new!” A$AP Rocky wrote. “I will take full responsibility for the circumstances of what led to last nights show being everything it was and everything it wasn’t.”   

Cardi B Admits She Lost A Multi-Million Dollar “Call of Duty” Deal Over Assault Case 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Earlier this year, Cardi B teased an exciting collaboration with the video game series “Call of Duty,” wearing the game’s Ghost necklace during her “Hot S###,” music video. 

“COD” publisher Activision shared the song, which also appeared to reference one of the game’s characters in the lyrics. “Ghost so popping, don’t gotta be introduced,” Cardi B raps. Fans speculated about Cardi’s involvement with the upcoming “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II,” due for release on Oct. 22.  

Cardi B Teases “Call Of Duty” Deal

However, it turns out there was more to the deal. Cardi B revealed she missed out on being involved with one of the biggest gaming releases of the year. The Grammy Award winner took to Twitter on Tuesday (Sept. 27), to warn her fans not to let “stupid decisions” ruin potential opportunities.  

“My stupid decisions from the past caused me to miss out on money now. I had a multi-million dollar Call of Duty deal on the table that I couldn’t take because of court. Guys think twice about those quick decisions! Lesson learned,” Cardi B admitted. 

Earlier this month (Sept. 15), Cardi B pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges; third-degree assault and reckless endangerment. She admitted paying a friend $5,000 to beat up a pair of bartenders at a strip club in Queens. She was sentenced to 15 days of community service and placed on a three-year order of protection.

When a fans suggested she renegotiate the “Call of Duty” deal, Cardi revealed it’s too late. “I couldn’t make it cause of court couple weeks ago …I wasn’t  able to do the shoot on time,” she explained. 

After sentencing, Cardi B said she’s learning to be accountable for her actions. She confessed to making “some bad decisions in my past that I am not afraid to face and own up to.” 

She told TMZ, “I’m looking forward to moving past this situation with my family and friends and getting back to the things I love the most — music and my fans.” 

Q Money Convicted Of Murder For Killing Sleeping Man

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A Georgia jury found Q Money guilty of multiple charges, including murder, in the 2019 shooting death of Calvin “Scotty” Chappell.

Q Money was convicted on charges of malice murder and two counts of felony murder on September 23. He was also found guilty of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

The 26-year-old rapper, whose real name is Qamar Williams, shot and killed Chappell in Decatur, Georgia on April 15, 2019. The shooting was captured on home surveillance video.

“According to the investigation, the victim, Defendant Williams, and several other friends, went out to a club the night before,” the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release. “The group of friends returned to the home around 5 o’clock the next morning. The victim went to bed and Defendant Williams went out to eat. When he returned home shortly after 6 a.m., Defendant Williams crept up on the victim as he slept on an air mattress in the living room and shot him more than half a dozen times, before fleeing the home.”

DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Nora Polk will sentence Q Money. A sentencing date hasn’t been scheduled as of yet.

Kodak Black Helps 28 Families Facing Eviction By Paying Their Rent

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Kodak Black and his Zachariah McQueen Foundation provided assistance to families in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The 25-year-old rapper paid the rent of 28 families living in the Merry Place Housing Projects. Kodak Black covered their rent for the remainder of 2022 as well as any outstanding late fees.

“When people get up and go to work daily, they should be able to come home and relax without worrying if they would have a roof over their head the next month,” Kodak Black said in a press release. “But unfortunately, we live in a society where people can barely get a raise at work, but can be told that their rent has increased by over $1000 without any real warning. That’s just not right.”

He added, “I am truly blessed, and I have always had the mindset that my purpose is to bless others. So as long as I can, I will continue to bless others and give back to my community.”

Kodak Black helped families in his home state of Florida a month after donating $50,000 worth of water to Haiti.

The Atlantic Records rapper made his charitable contributions while out on bond. He was arrested for trafficking in oxycodone and possession of a controlled substance in July.

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Diddy Vehemently Denies Firing Pregnant Caretaker

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A woman sued Diddy for allegedly firing her for being pregnant.

According to TMZ, a nanny identified as Jane Roe claimed the Hip Hop mogul fired her after she requested maternity leave. She recalled his reps telling her that she “set a bad example” for his daughters because she got pregnant outside of marriage.

Jane Roe, who claims to be Kim Porter’s niece, said she became the full-time nanny for Diddy’s twins D’Lila and Jessie after Porter died in November 2018.

Porter was the mother of the twins. She and the Bad Boy Records founder had an off-and-on relationship, which began in the ‘90s.

Diddy reportedly asked the nanny to live in his estate following Porter’s death. Jane Roe was “responsible for the twins’ 24/7 care.”

The nanny asked for maternity leave after getting pregnant in August 2020. Diddy was allegedly “infuriated” and canned her around the time her sabbatical was supposed to begin.

Jane Roe filed her wrongful termination lawsuit against Diddy and Tri Star Sports, among others. She’s seeking an undisclosed amount in damages.

A spokesperson for Diddy reached out to AllHipHop and denied all of the allegations against him.

“This lawsuit is a meritless shakedown to extort money from Mr. Combs,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “Raven is not the niece of Kim Porter as she falsely alleges; nor is there any legal basis for this case to be filed under the anonymity as a ‘Jane Doe.’ Raven was a part-time babysitter to the twins who Mr. Combs kept on the job back in 2018 to provide continuity for the twins following the untimely death of their mother.”

The statement continued, “Mr. Combs graciously permitted Raven to live in his home with her son and treated them like ‘family.’ Her babysitting services were always intended to be temporary especially since the girls were getting older and spending most of the day at school. In fact, Raven’s transition out of her role was planned and agreed to by her long before she even mentioned that she was pregnant. Mr. Combs will take swift and immediate action to protect his family against these false claims.”

Azealia Banks Rips Nicki Minaj For Being “Obsessed” With Cardi B

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Azealia Banks mocked Nicki Minaj for obsessing over Cardi B in two lengthy posts on Instagram Stories.

A month after accusing Nicki Minaj of trying to block a reality show, Azealia Banks condemned the Republic Records artist on Tuesday (September 27). The social media screed tackled Nicki Minaj’s longstanding feud with Cardi B.

“Nicki is so obsessed with Cardi it’s only making me like cardi more,” Azealia Banks wrote. “Like I’m perched for C2… Nicki is giving twenty levels of peasy black girl with the burnt perm who is jealous of the Spanish girl that just moved down the block.”

Azealia Banks said Nicki Minaj should’ve collaborated with Cardi B and other women instead of beefing with them. The outspoken rapper claimed Nicki Minaj’s behavior proved the Harajuku Barbie relied on “tokenism” throughout her career.

“A smart Nicki would have done the cardi, doja, Megan collabs smiled in their faces while safaree worked on her album in the background then came through and dominated,” Azealia Banks wrote. “Without showing the world how desperately you’ve relied on tokenism and sabotaging other black female rappers behind the scenes. Like it was an eassssssssy plan but no… We wanna feed the baby chicken bones, Defend white girls in blackface, And give sex offender p###.”

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Kim Kardashian Flooded With Dating Offers From Lawyers And Doctors

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Kim Kardashian sees herself dating “absolutely no one.”

During an appearance on “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” the reality TV personality insisted that she is happily single and has no plans to get out in the dating scene.

“I’m not looking for anything,” she stated. “I think I really just need to be by myself and focus and finish school and (focus on) my kids.”

Kim is now halfway through completing her law degree.

Earlier this month, the SKIMS founder joked that she was keen to date a doctor or lawyer as part of an interview for “The Late Late Show with James Corden.”

But while chatting to Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest this week, Kim revealed that the comment backfired as “a bunch” of men had “reached out” to her, but she is “just not ready” for romance.

Meanwhile, Kelly advised Kim to date an industry “titan.”

“It’s a very small field but he’s out there,” the TV host asserted.

Kim split from boyfriend Pete Davidson in August. Previously, the star was married to Kanye West from 2014 until she kicked off divorce proceedings in early 2021. The former couple shares four children.

“Los Angeles Canna-Pros The Cure Company Aim for the Stars with New Expansion Plan”

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

The canna-pros at The Cure Company have officially announced their plans for expansion working into the new year. The leading L.A. cannabis company has the vision to take its products across the country.

As a prominent producer of unique blends, both medicinal and recreational, The Cure Company worked closely with rapper Nipsey Hussle to cultivate the strain Marathon O.G., named after a series of classic mixtapes delivered by the rapper. 

Earlier this year, a documentary film celebrating and explaining the creation of the business, The Marathon (Cultivation), was released on Youtube. A concept led by Nipsey’s older brother, Samiel Asghedom (a.k.a. Blacc Sam).

“We were meeting a lot of people every day, and he was really somebody from the community that I did want to meet. He came in and was one of the nicest guys I ever met… He wanted to do something with cannabis, so we asked him to see if he would promote having people come down to our store in that day; it was called Downtown Patient Groups. In like three days, he had a line down the block.” said Cure company CEO Patrick Stad. 

“Once I realized how much effect he had on the local market, I was really interested in doing business with him,” he added. The Cure Company has operated in multiple state-of-the-art cultivation facilities throughout the Los Angeles area since its start in 1996.

They plan on building parallel existence in different cities and on the opposite coast with new facilities in Lynwood, Commerce, and Nevada. 

Currently, the crew is venturing its takeoff in Massachusetts with three new locations, including two retail spaces and one cultivation facility. The cultivation facility located in Orange, MA measures about 100,010 sq ft.

Follow the team on Instagram at @TheCureCompany and thecurecompany.com.

Kevin Hart Says “The World” Needs To Let Will Smith And Chris Rock Recover After Shocking Oscars Slap

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Kevin Hart has voiced support for Will Smith in the wake of him slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

During the live telecast in March, fans were shocked when the “King Richard” actor walked onto the stage and slapped Rock after he compared his wife Jada Pinkett Smith – who has the medical condition alopecia – to G.I. Jane.

During a recent episode of “Drink Champs,” Kevin Hart was asked for his take on the incident, and accordingly, he claimed that Will Smith deserves a break from the criticism.

“Dark times deserve f###### great light,” he began. “I’m not gonna s### on my brother. They both are my brothers, but I’m not gonna take the time to s### on them. Here’s why: Will Smith is a f######… he’s not only a legend, he’s not only a GOAT (Greatest of All Time)… Will Smith is the reason why the idea of African-Americans attached to global IP (intellectual property) is normal.”

The “Me Time” star continued, “Studios took the gamble on more leads of color because of the work that Will Smith (and) Denzel (Washington) were doing in the beginning… So, I’m not gonna s### on Will and act like he hasn’t been, and wasn’t, that guy.”

Elsewhere, Kevin Hart insisted that it’s time for people to give Will Smith and Chris Rock space.

“This is no longer the world’s problem, it’s Will and Chris’s problem. Let them deal with that. The world should step out of it and let them recover,” he concluded.

Smith apologized to Academy members and his peers during his acceptance speech for Best Actor at the film event and followed it up with a lengthy apology on Instagram the next day.

The 54-year-old subsequently resigned from the Academy and was banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years.

Nicki Minaj Goes Off On Instagram In Wake Of YouTube Age Restriction On New Video 

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Nicki Minaj called out YouTube officials on Monday for putting an age restriction on her “Likkle Miss Remix” music video, and now she’s coming for Instagram too.

Nicki took to Instagram to reveal that she had received a violation notice from YouTube officials who deemed her video unsuitable for viewers under the age of 18. Due to the restriction, her video would not be visible to under-18s, those using Restricted Mode, or those who were logged out.

Alongside a screenshot of the notice, Nicki accused YouTube bosses of being “in bed” with rival labels.

“Imagine this. They restricted my f###### video but have things a million f###### times worse on their bogus f###### platform,” Nicki Minaj wrote. “This is what they do to keep you from winning while doing ads for other ppl and posting fake f###### stats. Because the same ppl who run YouTube are in bed with a certain record label and mngmnt company (sic).”

In a second post, she added, “This was done to stop us from getting a lot of views in the first 24 hours. The duds at my label allow ppl to use my videos all the time to promote weak s### but said we can’t buy promo for my videos.”

She also shared a screengrab of a comment she wrote on YouTube underneath her video. Her post reads, “WHY TF (the f**k) YALL RESTRICT MY FKING VIDEO?!?!!”

Nicki deleted her posts after YouTube officials lifted the age restriction on the video.

Responding to a fan who celebrated the removal on Monday, Nicki tweeted, “F### THEM DUDS. THEY CANT GIVE US BACK OUR FIRST 24 HOURS CAN THEY?!?!!! SO MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.”

The “Likkle Miss Remix” video, which was released on Sunday, stars Nicki and her collaborator Skeng and depicts dancers twerking and performing sexually suggestive moves.

The rapper agreed with a fans claims that Instagram was blocking her fans from receiving notifications when she posted, but they still received them from people they were not engaging with. 

“THEY ALL IN ON IT BOO,” Nicki fumed, while tagging Instagram. “Welp we know the answer to that too now don’t we??!??! Chiiiiiiii when y’all see what the rock is fkng cooking for these corporations,” the rapper added.

DJ Akademiks Talks 21 Savage Helping To End His Beef With Meek Mill

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Hot take creator DJ Akademiks has been in the news a lot lately. Before upsetting some old-school Hip Hop fans and catching some pushback from T.I. for his Twitch rant about Reginae Carter, Ak was embroiled in a heated back-and-forth with Meek Mill.

As far back as 2017, Meek Mill publicly expressed his frustrations with DJ Akademiks. Three years later, the Dream Chasers leader called on Hip Hop followers to expel the outspoken blogger from the culture.

“Akademiks canceled because he’s a bad police and our culture don’t need them… He also gassed a lot of beef that got people killed and hurt and never donated a dollar to the culture! We gone holla at you next run champ lol,” tweeted Meek in 2020.

Akademiks fired back at Meek Mill by suggesting the Philadelphia native was attacking him because he was too afraid to address 6ix9ine. Ak also brought up Meek’s connection with Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, a reported cooperating witness for the Drug Enforcement Administration in the 1990s.

It appears the beef between DJ Akademiks and Meek Mill has cooled off. During a sit-down with The Breakfast Club, Ak spoke about how another prominent rap star played a role in settling the bad blood.

“Me and Meek cool. We’re good now. I believe we’re good,” DJ Akademiks told DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God. “A wise man once told me, you don’t ever know if you’re really good with someone until you see them in person. But we did talk.”

Akademiks also said, “21 Savage did something I thought was very dope. He gave this explanation. He said, ‘When two friends are going at it if it goes far enough, you got to pick a side.’ And he basically said it was going to a point where he was going to be forced to be like, ‘Yo, are you really rocking with this n#### Ak or you rocking over here?’”

Apparently, 21 Savage eventually played the role of peacemaker between the two sides. Ak added, “He put us on the phone, and I got to salute Meek as well because I don’t think a younger Meek Mill would’ve been on the phone. I think Meek has shown a little bit of growth.”

According to DJ Akademiks, he and Meek Mill agreed to stop the “petty b#######” playing out on social media. The Off the Record podcast host went on to admit that both men will not likely be best friends but the situation can be amicable.

Akademiks closed out his comments by stating, “I thought that was a grown man discussion and I enjoyed it, and I appreciate 21 Savage for facilitating it.” The Breakfast Club interview also featured Ak discussing the backlash he received for calling Hip Hop pioneers “dusty.”

Pusha T Disses McDonald’s With Arby’s “Rib Roast” Track [VIDEO]

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Virginia-bred emcee Pusha T is back with another fast food-themed song. The Clipse member partnered with Arby’s for a diss track and music video called “Rib Roast.”

Pusha T’s song celebrates the return of Arby’s REAL Country-Style Rib Sandwich. Plus, the fast food restaurant chain and the veteran rapper collaborated on a limited-edition “country-style” merch collection (see photos below).

“We are on a mission to call out weak sandwiches of questionable quality, and there is no other product that can compare to our REAL Country-Style Rib Sandwich or is worthy of Pusha T’s praise,” says Jim Taylor, President of Arby’s.

Taylor continues, “We’ve spent years perfecting the intricate smoked rib flavors and are proud to have Pusha remind people why Arby’s has the meats -and smokes the competition.”

Back in February, Pusha T earned his first #1 solo studio LP on the Billboard 200 chart with It’s Almost Dry. That album collected 55,000 first-week units. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, Kid Cudi, Lil Uzi Vert, Malice, and more artists appeared on the project.

“Rap Album of the year. Sandwich of the year. Simple as that -we both give you quality straight from the kitchen!” says Pusha T. “I love the work I’ve been doing with Arby’s – this time around we have to chef up something different and give everyone quality country-inspired merch to go along with the rib sandwich.”

Back in March, Pusha T took direct aim at McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish. According to reports, Arby’s Spicy Fish sandwich campaign with King Push generated over $8 million in equivalent advertising exposure. The REAL Country-Style Rib Sandwich will be available for a limited time at participating locations nationwide.

Lil Nas X Debuts Limited-Edition M&M’s Pack

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Grammy-winning recording artist Lil Nas X teamed with the Mars corporation for a special partnership. The “Old Town Road” hitmaker unveiled the M&M’s Packs collaboration.

“Not only is Lil Nas X one of the most talented, influential musicians of our time, he is a catalyst for self-expression for his wide-reaching and massively diverse fanbase,” says Allison Miazga-Bedrick, Mars Wrigley Senior Brand Director.

Miazga-Bedrick adds, “The M&M’s brand knew he would be the perfect collaborator to deliver on our purpose of creating a world where everyone feels they belong. We are thrilled to partner with Lil Nas X to support the power of the arts and create a positive societal impact in our society.”

For each purchase of the limited-edition M&M’s Packs, the brand will donate $5 to the Sing for Hope non-profit organization. The charitable campaign is an extension of M&M’S FUNd global initiative which provides resources, mentorship, opportunities, and financial support in the arts and entertainment space.

M&M’s x Lil Nas X Collab Will Give Back To The Art Community

The Lil Nas X and M&M’s pack collaboration will benefit Sing For Hope Pianos. The public art project establishes artist-designed pianos in public spaces as a way to encourage connections through impromptu music-making. Illustrator/designer Patrick Freeman and Julie Diaz Petta from New York’s Gay and Lesbian Center’s Youth Pride Chorus co-designed an M&M’s x Lil Nas X piano.

The M&M’s x Lil Nas X-inspired piano will appear at Radio City Music Hall on September 21 as part of the performer’s Long Live Montero Tour. Following that show, it will be moved to the M&M’s Store in Times Square until mid-October. Sing For Hope Pianos will later donate the item to Newark Pride, Inc.

“Growing up I would have never thought my face would be on M&M’s but here we are, and it’s amazing,” states Lil Nas X. “I can’t wait to share these new M&M’s packs with my fans, and I love that we’re giving back to the art and music communities at the same time.”

Lil Nas X released his debut studio LP, Montero, in September 2021. The album hosts the Billboard Hot 100 #1 songs “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” and “Industry Baby” with Jack Harlow. LNX’s discography also includes the 2019 EP titled 7.