Police collected potential evidence in their search of a home linked to Keefe D, the uncle of the prime suspect in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder.
Investigators conducted their search of a home in Henderson, Nevada on Monday (July 17). According to the Associated Press, police found several .40-caliber bullets at the residence.
Cops took the bullets, a cellphone, hard drive and multiple computers from the home. They also collected copies of a Vibe magazine featuring 2Pac and Keefe D’s memoir, Compton Street Legend.
2Pac was shot in a drive-by in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996. He died at a local hospital six days later.
A gang member named Orlando Anderson was long considered the prime suspect in 2Pac’s murder. Anderson died in an allegedly unrelated shooting in 1998.
Anderson’s uncle Keefe D, whose real name is Duane Davis, claimed to be “one of the only living eyewitnesses to Tupac’s killing” in the 2019 memoir Compton Street Legend.
Keefe D said he was in the vehicle with the shooter. He implicated his nephew but did not explicitly identify the gunman in the 2018 documentary series Death Row Chronicles.
2Pac’s murder has officially remained unsolved for more than 25 years. Nevada has no statute of limitations in homicide cases.
The global three-on-three basketball league is known for its fiery performances from former NBA stars such as Nick “Swaggy P” Young and Joe “Iso Joe” Johnson. Additionally, the 2023 season of Big3 action includes the added attraction of a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.
In essence, the Big3 is the only place right now where you can see artists such as Ja Rule, KRS-One and NLE Choppa perform while Michael Beasley posterizes a casual as if it’s 2008 again. Bro, Cube even suited up and shared the stage with Choppa.
Apparently, that formula has been enough for the Big3 to eclipse the impression of the NBA’s annual Summer League competition. The league’s recent stop in Memphis generated a 46 percent increase in viewers per the massive three-and-a-half-hour broadcast window. And no, NLE Choppa did not perform “S### Me Out” so you can’t try and say Cube hit the Gen-Z, TikTok demo glitch.
Not even the No. 1 overall pick, the Parisian seven-foot stretch-five hybrid forward Victor Wembanyama, getting cooked and put on a poster could draw fan’s eyes from Big3 action. Cube and the Big3 really “messed around and got a triple-double” ratings-wise — and in the midst of the moment, took a second to talk spicy numbers on Twitter.
“Where’s our coverage from the Gatekeep—- I mean, Sports media????????,” Cube wrote in part. “Week 4 @thebig3 viewer stats: BIG3 had 600,000 viewers on CBS.” Cube continued, “Up 75,000 from Week 3. NBA Summer league on ESPN at 3pm did 309,000 and at 5:14pm did 356,000 viewers MLB on FS1 at 4pm did 369,000 viewers.”
Where’s our coverage from the Gatekeep—- I mean, Sports media????????
For Cube and the Big3 “It Was A Good” after all! And we talking about the OG version, not the Logic one. No disrespect Bobby Valentino but it’s the NWA vet’s time to shine.
With all this new data at hand, Adam Silver might want to consider meeting Cube’s demands of the NBA dropping a bylaw preventing team owners from investing in the Big3. Nah, on the real Silver better tighten up before Cube has LeBron James sneak him into his next LeGM meeting with Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka so he can apply that Mt. Westmore pressure.
Attorney Stuart Adelstein invoked Snoop Dogg’s name to defend YNW Melly, who awaits a verdict in a Florida murder trial.
Adelstein tried to downplay his client’s alleged gang ties in the trial’s closing arguments on Thursday (July 20). Adelstein mentioned Snoop Dogg’s use of gang signs while trying to convince jurors to disregard evidence of YNW Melly’s alleged gang affiliation.
“Snoop Dogg, to this day, does hand signs of a gang,” the lawyer told the jury. “And he does that because he realizes it promotes his music. That’s the bottom line! And because [YNW Melly] wants to promote his music, make money, [prosecutors say] he’s all of a sudden this big gang guy.”
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) July 20, 2023
Prosecutors accused YNW Melly of killing his friends YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser. The prosecution said the 24-year-old rapper shot the victims after a 2018 studio session.
YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges. He faces the death penalty if convicted.
The murder trial started in June. Jurors began deliberating after closing arguments wrapped up on Thursday afternoon.
YNW Melly’s alleged accomplice YNW Bortlen will be tried separately in October. Prosecutors claimed the two staged a drive-by shooting to cover up the murders of YNW Juvy and Sakchaser.
In a playful new commercial for Beats Studio Pro, rapper A$AP Rocky is sent on a diaper run by none other than his partner, the pop icon Rihanna.
The ad, directed by Rocky himself, is part of a promotional campaign for Beats by Dre’s latest generation of over-the-ear headphones.
The commercial begins with Rihanna instructing Rocky to head to the store for a new pack of diapers for their baby. Obliging, Rocky slips on his Beats Studio Pro headphones and heads out, only to return with the wrong size.
The humorous short is set to the tune of Rocky’s new single ‘Riot,’ produced by Pharrell Williams.
This ad is part of a more extensive campaign celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Beats Studio model, which was first introduced in 2008.
The Beats Studio Pro represents the latest evolution of the best-selling headphones, and the brand has launched several promotional campaigns to mark the occasion.
The couple, who already share one child named RZA, expect another bundle of joy, adding a personal touch to the commercial’s storyline. The ad’s lighthearted nature and the couple’s real-life relationship have made it a hit among fans.
Okay, so we all know Nas and Jay-Z have had the craziest rap feud ever in Hip-Hop history that didn’t involve death. It’s the stuff legends are made of, and we just can’t get enough. But here’s the thing: they’ve grown up a bit and matured (kinda). It’s old news, right? Well, not quite. There have been these little things happening over the years that make you go, “Wait, is it really over?” Let me break it down for you.
Every time Nas drops a new album, boom, Jay-Z magically appears with his own stuff. Coincidence? Maybe. But come on, it’s too weird to ignore. Jay-Z’s like, “Oh, you releasing music, Nas? Well, guess what? I got something too!” It’s like they’re playing a never-ending game of one-upmanship. We love it.
And let me tell you, Jay-Z is the master of surprises. One day, out of the blue, he drops a whole library installation at the Brooklyn Library in New York City. Can we just take a moment to appreciate that? It’s called the BOOK OF HOV, people. I mean, seriously, where did that come from? Sure, it probably didn’t come out of absolutely nowhere but damn, it felt like it did.
Now, here’s the “tea.” Dame Dash can call me a Chatty Patty on this one. Rumor has it that Jay’s team caught wind of Nas’s plan to release Magic 2 with Hit-Boy. And guess what? Suddenly, there’s this massive Jay-Z extravaganza happening. Coincidence or a deliberate move? Who knows? But with Hip-Hop celebrating 50 years, it’s Jay-Z’s way of celebrating himself. The Roc is going to make sure you know he’s still on top even though we have not gotten a project in FOREVER.
But let’s not forget about Nas. The QB Don has been working like crazy, putting out more music than ever before. He’s like a rap machine on overdrive. It’s insane. So, did Jay-Z do all this on purpose? History tells us there might be some truth to it, though. Either way, we’re the ones reaping the benefits of their epic rivalry.
By the time you read this, Nas’s next album, Esco, will probably be out. I’m freaking excited to see what these two legends (Hit and Nasir) have cooked up this time. Get ready for some mind-blowing beats and killer rhymes.
Here is the track listing.
Never forget Nas said my name in a song! I thinkhe needs to make a song “Illseed” and lets get it poppin’ – Ayeeeeeeeeee.
A video of the Las Vegas police raid home that took place on Monday (July 17) in connection to the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur has been released.
TMZ shared the footage on their platform, showing cop cars and an elaborate SWAT operation gathered outside of the house around 10 p.m. local time.
The police were reportedly executing a search warrant on the house of Paula Clemons, the wife of ex-Crip Keefe D. While the details of the warrant are unknown, it’s suspected it has to do with Keefe D’s alleged involvement in the Death Row icon’s death. He’s claimed numerous times his nephew Orlando Anderson killed the prolific artist. He allegedly knows because he was in the car at the time of the fatal shooting.
Once the authorities were inside of the residence, they found hard drives and pictures of a person possibly connected to the nearly 30-year-old shooting.
Officers could be heard telling people through a megaphone to come out with their hands up. In one exchange, he tells a woman to comply with his demand and drop her cigarette. A man was also told to walk backward and keep his hands in the air. It’s unclear the relationship of these two people to the case.
Digga D is showing off his versatility, previewing a new dancehall track after announcing he’s stepping away from drill music, declaring the subgenre “finished.”
The West London artist rose to prominence in 2017 as part of local collective 1011. Drill was beginning to gain popularity in the U.K., and the group exploded onto the scene with their gritty Next Up? Freestyle. However, after gaining more than 11 million YouTube views, the Metropolitan Police had the video removed from the platform, claiming it was inciting violence.
A year later, in 2018, Digga D was slapped with a criminal behavior order (CBO) restricting his freedom amid a moral panic over drill music. Critics blamed the rapper and his peers for a rise in youth violence.
The CBO dictated where he could go and who he was allowed to associate with and also censored his music. Digga D had to submit any song lyrics intended for release to the cops for approval.
However, despite the harsh constraints and a short stint behind bars for conspiracy to commit violent disorder, Digga went on to debut at No. 1 on the U.K. album chart with Noughty By Naturein 2022, scoring three Top 10 singles along the way, a rare feat for a U.K. drill artist, especially one placed under such scrutiny from the authorities.
Digga D Explains Why Drill Is “Finished”
However Digga D has been stepping away from the subgenre recently and moving in a different direction.
In a mini-documentary released Tuesday (July 18), Digga D said that while it’s difficult for him to admit, “drill has come to an end.” According to the West Londoner, “they let anyone rap,” and drill music has become watered down. “S### music can get released and chart,” he added. “And once that’s happening, it’s all a blur.”
Digga also addressed his upcoming mixtape, Back to Square One, which reportedly includes a track titled “F### Drill.” He claims the project is “not a gimmick” like the other tapes I released,” adding, “This tape ain’t no joke.”
The “Pump 101” hitmaker has stuck to his word, teasing a snippet on a new dancehall-infused track. “Don’t get me in my jamaican bag,” Digga D penned in the caption. “Need a feature on this.” Check it out below and watch the mini-doc at the end of the page.
Wiz Khalifa knows a thing or two about the art of cannabis, so if he’s repping the OOKA, you know it’s got to be good. With OOKA, there is no carrying around jars, baggies, or rolling papers. Just invite the crew over, drop in a pod, and share the good times. Sign up for our summer sweepstakes where we’ll be awarding OOKAs all summer long.
Remember when Dwight Howard said he wasn’t gay back in 2019? Looks like the rumor mill is spinning faster than a basketball on his finger, and it’s serving up some tea that might just say otherwise.
Seems like another dude got Howard hotter than a courtside seat at a Lakers game!
So, here’s the play-by-play.
A man named Stephen Harper is claiming he and Howard had a little back-and-forth on Instagram in May 2021. It all started with a devil emoji from Howard. According to Harper, the chat quickly turned from friendly to flirty, with Howard allegedly showing interest in some “freaky” stuff and asking for some not-so-PG photos, including nudes and a shot of his manhood.
Howard supposedly reassured Harper he wasn’t gay, just “a lil nasty sometimes.” Well, that’s one way to shoot your shot. Fast forward to July 2021 and Howard invited Harper over to his Georgia mansion, hinting at a possible threesome.
Harper wasn’t down for the team play but decided to visit anyway. That’s when another “player” entered the game, a certain “Kitty.”
Harper alleges Howard wanted him to join a threesome with Kitty. Harper, however, wasn’t about that life. He claims that despite his refusal, Howard and Kitty forced him into non-consensual acts.
Talk about a foul play.
Now, Harper is taking his grievances to court, suing Dwight Howard for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment. As for Howard, he’s previously denied being gay after a transgendered woman claimed he was cheating on her.
Dwight Howard is a father to five kids with multiple women, and he’s yet to respond to these allegations.
#DwightHoward I can’t even really say I’m surprised and this ain’t the first time he’s been exposed. This time it’s the “R” word…trash Ninja
Afroman is still facing a lawsuit after using the images of police officers raiding his house on merchandise to promote his music. On August 21, the Grammy-nominated recording artist’s Ohio home was raided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office while he was traveling for work.
Law enforcement executed a search warrant at the artist’s residence, suspecting drug possession, trafficking and kidnapping activities. It claimed he locked women in his basement area called “the dungeon.”
“I get a phone call that the police are everywhere,” he told AllHipHop‘s Kyle Eustice in May. “Now just think about this. What if I would’ve left at six o’clock that morning when I first woke up? I would’ve been home. They would’ve did it to me, man. What was going through my mind was, I was marveling at what I believe to be the navigation of God. God didn’t deliver me from temptation, but he definitely delivered me from the Adams County Sheriff’s Department.”
Even though Afroman wasn’t present at the time, he was fully aware of the events that transpired. His home surveillance system recorded the precise moments when the police breached his gate and entered the premises with their weapons drawn. The marketing genius used the incident to his advantage.
“Lemon Pound Cake,” “Why You Disconnecting My Video Camera,” “Will You Help Me Repair My Door” and ” I’m A Have A Good Time” are just a few songs on his latest album inspired by the raid.
Afroman pulled images from the surveillance tape and placed them on t-shirts and in music videos, incorporating the raid into his musical repertoire.
The officers, Shawn D. Cooley, Justin Cooley, Michael D. Estep, Shawn Grooms, Brian Newland and Lisa Phillips—who broke down his door and front gate—filed a lawsuit in March claiming he unlawfully used their images for multiple commercial purposes.
A legal expert from ABC stated “The officers do have a reasonable right to privacy we all do but typically that something has to be exposed that is intensely personal and it would offend a reasonable person. Officers acting in their job executing their job functions is typically not going to rise to the level of a violation of privacy.”
The lawsuit goes on to say that the plaintiffs have “suffered humiliation, ridicule, mental distress, embarrassment and loss of reputation.”
Afroman also said he faced humiliation because of the incident, adding that his kids were in the next yard playing and saw the police pull up in a fleet of cars to raid the home. He watched it all in real-time on his phone, thanks to technology that allowed him to patrol the safety of his property through surveillance.
Because he was coming from Chicago, he said he felt powerless.Security video shows the officers came in with long-nosed guns and captured them crossing his green lawn and kicking in his door.
Once he got home, he asked the officers if he was under arrest or charged with any of the crimes on the warrant–he wasn’t.
He doesn’t believe the officers have a case and will fight them. The lawsuit is still pending per the deputies’ lawyers. The attorneys say they will not be fighting the case in the court of public opinion and have no further comment
Prince and Morris Day are legends! They have no peers! They are so unique and talented. They had a complex relationship at times. They had a rivalry and it was real.
There was definitely some competition between Prince and Morris Day, but it was not a feud or beef. It was mostly a way for them to be better creatively and push themselves. Morris Day recently talked about it and he seems to feel like “Purple Rain” was close to real than fiction. Take a look and let us know.
But, let us be clear. Morris Day and Prince had been childhood friends and even performed together in the band Grand Central before Prince became a solo artist. When Prince formed The Time and chose Morris Day as the frontman, it was a testament to their friendship and mutual respect. Prince saw The Time as a contrasting musical entity to his own sound, showcasing a cool, streetwise funk style.
Their collaboration extended beyond the music itself. Morris Day and The Time were cast in Prince’s movie “Purple Rain,” which further solidified their place in pop culture. The film portrayed the vibrant Minneapolis music scene of the time, and both artists played significant roles in its success.
Gunplay recently lost his mind. As you know, the rapper is down with Rick Ross, his crew and he’s a loyal one. He recently gave Rick Ross a massive chain as the Teflon Don laid in bed. It was an awkward moment, but it signifies that he’s not leaving his homeboy’s side anytime soon.
By the way, I just want to mention that Gunplay is actually a really good rapper. I like him a lot and I wish he would do more music. Because, right now, we are looking at a viral moment that’a not the best look for him.
Now, the question is what song did the DJ play? I know what I believe he played, but I am hearing various other songs, tell us what you hear being said on the street.
So, here is what we are getting.
Gunplay was partying it up at G5, the famous booty bar down in Miami. Now we know this. The DJ gave him a shout-out, but the DJ decided to play “I Smell Pu$$y” by none other than 50 Cent. WHAT!? WHAT!?
So, let’s talk about this DJ. What the hell was wrong with him? Who comes to Miami and purposely plays something that’s gonna rile up a Miami artist like Gunplay? Especially on his damn birthday in his own city. That just ain’t right, y’all. It ain’t right at all. But here’s the catch. Gunplay and his lady are part of Love and Hip Hop Miami. The show thrives on creating conflict and getting reactions out of people. So, I wouldn’t be surprised if this whole thing was filmed or captured somehow for Love and Hip Hop. I think we can bet on that. Drama follows these Love and Hip Hop stars everywhere they go.
On another note, you might remember, Gunplay caught a bad one back in the day. He was jumped outside of an awards show and things got real nasty. 50 Cent and his crew outnumbered Gunplay, and he was laid out when it was all said and done. So, it’s understandable that hearing a 50 Cent record would trigger him.
But let me tell y’all, Gunplay has been through some struggles and battles with addiction, and that can cause reactions like the one we saw. It’s a tough road, but we’re rooting for him to overcome those challenges and come out on top. We need more positivity out here, but hey, when you’re a guy like Gunplay, people will always test you. And that DJ, he had some serious balls to pull a stunt like that. I just hope everyone made it home safe and sound, though.
Alright, y’all, that’s the scoop. Let me know what y’all think about this crazy situation in the comment section below. And don’t forget to like and subscribe for more updates. This is your boy Stacy, signing off. Stay tuned for more gossip!
Lil Wayne has opened up about his early musical influences, citing Jay-Z as “my Bible,” while crediting Missy Elliot as the reason he spotted the talent in Drake.
In a New York Times feature celebrating five decades of Hip-Hop, the Young Money Entertainment founder reflected on the artists who inspired him at the start of his career. He was one of 50 artists to document the genre’s evolution in their own words ahead of the fiftieth anniversary of Hip-Hop later this year.
Lil Wayne reflected on his beginnings as a pre-teen emerging out of the New Orleans Hip-Hop scene. However, he “fell in love with New York artists,” and “anybody from the East Coast.” While artists like Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes and Onyx, who he believed “woke up in the morning screaming at each other,” thrilled him, he considered Jay-Z a supernatural talent.
“To me, Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, was the god of words,” Lil Wayne explained. “He could’ve rewritten English books. I was introduced to Jay by listening to Biggie.”
The rap legend said he learned Hov’s “Lucky Me,” from his 1997 sophomore album, In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, “backward and forward.” The words became so significant for him that Wayne claimed he still opens “every show” with a section of the lyrics.
Lil Wayne Cites Jay-Z As “My Bible”
At about 16 or 17 years old, Lil Wayne discovered that Jay-Z, who was recently honored with an iconic exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library, doesn’t write down his lyrics. “I didn’t want to ever see a pen or paper again in my life,” he added. “Jay was my Bible.”
While Jay-Z changed how Weezy pens his music, the Roc Nation boss was not Lil Wayne’s favorite rapper. That distinction went to Missy Elliott, who remains at the top of his list to the present day.
“You know when you’re watching a sport and you’re like, this person is just too cold, too damn good and they can do whatever they want? She was that person to me,” the five-time Grammy Award winner revealed.
In addition, Weezy said his appreciation for Missy’s talents helped him recognize the potential in one of rap’s biggest superstars.
“Before there was Drake and people who were rapping and singing, Missy was doing that,” Lil Wayne stated. “That captivated me, and I was moved by that. It made me want to do it. That’s why I loved Drake when I met Drake. If you’re around me, you know for a fact that if you’ve got a little harmony, a little melody in your voice, I’m about to make you sing.”
Footage of Gunplay is making the rounds online. Allegedly, the South Florida-based rapper/reality television star got upset at a DJ for playing music by his enemy.
Gunplay’s 44th birthday was on July 18. According to reports, the Living Legend rapper and some of his loved ones celebrated the occasion at the G5ive strip club in Florida. But a video of Gunplay apparently screaming at the man behind the DJ booth spread across social media and YouTube.
“Why would you play that?!” Gunplay can be heard yelling right before throwing a trash can in the direction of the DJ. The Triple C’s member then told people in attendance, “Don’t touch me before I shoot this s### up!” He later said, “I’ll kill everything in here!”
Even though the video of Gunplay’s outburst seems to suggest the incident ruined his night, the Love & Hip Hop: Miami star later took to Instagram to shout out his significant other Vonshae Taylor-Morales.
“Thank you @lifewithvonshae & @frankydiamonds for the absolute most memorable birthday I’ve ever had. I definitely wasn’t expecting a custom ruby Rolex,” Gunplay wrote on Instagram.
Additionally, Gunplay posted a photo with longtime friend Rick Ross to his Instagram page on Wednesday. The IG caption read, “Best birthday ever!!! @richforever.”
Robert “Meek Mill” Williams has been closely aligned with Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter for years. Jay-Z’s Roc Nation agency once managed the Philadelphia native. Plus, both emcees helped found the REFORM Alliance.
Meek Mill recently attended the Shawn Carter Foundation 20th Anniversary Black Tie Gala. HipHopDX caught up with Meek on the event’s red carpet and asked him to name his favorite bar from Jay-Z.
“My favorite Hov bar of all time is every bar,” answered Meek Mill. The 36-year-old rapper then began reciting lyrics from the Timbaland-produced “Is That Yo B####” single featuring Missy Elliott.
#DXCLUSIVE: Meek Mill raps his favorite JAY-Z bars 🔥
Five years ago, Meek Mill recruited Jay-Z to appear on his “What’s Free” track off the Championships album. That well-received collaboration also featured Meek’s longtime musical mentor Rick Ross.
It appears three of the biggest recording artists in the world came together for a song. Hip Hop musician Travis Scott let his 50 million Instagram followers know something is coming this week.
On Wednesday, Travis Scott shared cover art on his Instagram page. The Houston-raised rapper/producer’s captioned the post, “Flame Abe Benito… Out Tomorrow Night.”
The second image in Scott’s Instagram carousel included the names Travis, Abel, and Benito as well. Abel refers to R&B/Pop singer Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye. Benito refers to Latin Trap rapper Benito “Bad Bunny” Ocasio.
The cover art for the potential star-studded “KPOP” collaboration features a red lollipop. Travis Scott also added three round pushpin emojis (📍), which resemble lollipops, to his Instagram caption.
Many fans of Scott expect the Cactus Jack Records leader to drop his fourth studio album, tentatively titled Utopia, in the very near future. Some people assumed the project would arrive as early as Friday, July 21.
Because Travis Scott will headline Night 2 of the Rolling Loud Miami festival on July 22, there were whispers that the rhymer also known as La Flame could let loose his latest body of work the day before the event.
Plus, there have been conflicting reports about whether Scott will be able to perform tracks from his forthcoming album at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Live Nation reportedly denied the concert has been canceled.
Travis Scott has not released a full-length studio album since the Billboard 200 chart-topping Astroworld in 2018. 2016’s Birds In The Trap Sing McKnightalso made it to No. 1 on the Billboard 200. He scored another Number One as part of the JackBoys compilation in 2019.
Akademiks, a longtime agitator of Lil Baby, offered his thoughts on the Quality Control Music recording artist’s apparent dilemma. Over several tweets, Ak addressed rap fans who’ve turned on the man born Dominique Jones.
“So now all of yall wanna jump on the ‘Lil Baby fell off,’ ‘Lil Baby making the same song over and over again’ train,” he tweeted. “When I said his last album was mid y’all said I was a dick-riding hater who only said that cuz he dissed me… Wtf changed since then… why y’all turn on [Dominique]?”
Ak also tweeted, “This s### shows me how fickle fans are and how they have no real opinion. A few headlines unfavorable to Baby & now he fell off? But when he dropped the music [before]… y’all ate it up and cosigned it as hot cuz it was trendy to do. Now that he hugging white dudes [and] tour floppin. He fell off?”
DJ Akademiks Offers Lil Baby Some Advice To Win Back Fans
Lil Baby caught a lot of flack online after a photo of Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin hugging him at a party went viral. For example, Hip-Hop mogul 50 Cent made fun of Lil Baby, suggesting the picture with Rubin made the 28-year-old southerner appear to be gay.
“I got the remedy for Lil Baby,” Ak continued. “Stay far [the f###] away from that Michael Rubin n###a… or keep it off camera… the optics don’t look right… the internet making it sound like [you] on some Get Out s###… it’s ruining the facade needed for fickle rap fans to buy into music.”
Then Ak advised Lil Baby to do more features, release more mixtapes, use different artists to perform the hooks to his records, stop rapping about not falling off and cut back on arena tour dates.
Lil Baby’s It’s Only Me debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2022. His third studio LP earned roughly 216,000 first-week units. The Grammy winner also topped the album chart with 2020’s My Turn and 2021’s The Voice Of The Heroes collaborative effort with Lil Durk.
So now all of yall wanna jump on the 'Lil Baby fell off' ' Lil Baby making the same song over and over again' train… When I said his last album was mid yall said i was a dick riding hater who only said that cuz he dissed me.. Wtf changed since then.. why yall turn on dominque?
This s### shows me how fickle fans are and how they have no real opinion. a few headlines unfavorable to baby & now he fell off? but when he dropped the music b4.. yall ate it up and cosigned it as hot cuz it was trendy to do. Now that he hugging white dudes n tour floppin. he…
Also… its interesting how the Gunna angle is playing out online as well.. I seen these 'fly by night' fans say Thug is trash because they felt Gunna put out a better album … now the new narrative is that Gunna better off w/o Lil Baby… most fans love storylines not music
Yall trying yall best to do to Lil Baby what yall did to Da baby… this why u need a solid core fanbase .. the rest of these 'fly by night' fans will switch up on cuz u getting sandwiched hugged at a all white party or they 'heard' ur tour not selling.
I got the remedy for Lil Baby… stay far tf away from that Michael Rubin n####.. or keep it off camera… the optics dont look right.. the internet making it sound like u on some 'Get Out' s###.. its ruining the façade needed for fickle rap fans to buy into music.
Secondly.. Go on a crazy feature run… or drop a few tapes.. bar for bar u one of the best rapping.. these fickle fans will forget all this hate they giving..
Also that merch madness song.. delete it from youtube. its terrible.
3rd.. you gotta stop remaking 'Woah' and 'Its On me'… we gave u a pass with Right On… but the formulaic songs aint cutting it .. ur cadence for hooks was new for a few years now all it does is remind us of the most successful versions of it. Put somebody else on the hook.
4th. Stop Rapping About 'Not Falling Off' while the whole conversation about u is if you Fell off.. u dont beat fall off accusations by just rapping about falling off. Maybe add a lil substance or sum?
5th. Look around at everybody in the studio this day you previewed this song… they are all liars. This should have never left the Engineer headphones. pic.twitter.com/MTtsPSQe8o
6th. Consolidate ur tour. U can clearly do Arenas in some places… but money tight for a lot of these post PPP fans who broke now and Everybody n they mama is out doing a arena tour in the next 6 months.
Keep in mind yall charging same price as rolling loud which a n#### can…
If Lil Baby adopts even 3 outta 6 of the advice I just laid down.. By Spring 24' yall gonna act like yall was never hating on him period once he drops a new song on a yacht.. with 15 white girls and him doing donuts on the Jet Ski…
Earlier this week, Spotify presented its annual list of All-RapCaviar teams. The streaming giant has now announced the nominees for its 2023 RapCaviar MVP and Rookie Of The Year awards.
Metro Boomin, Drake, 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, and Lil Baby picked up nods for Hip Hop’s Most Valuable Player this year. All five chart-topping acts also made the All-RapCaviar 1st Team.
“Man, it’s an incredible feeling to be recognized as one of the MVP nominees for All-RapCaviar this year. It’s a huge honor to be recognized among the best in the game, and it’s a testament to the hard work and dedication I’ve put into my craft,” states Metro Boomin.
For ROTY, RapCaviar nominated Ice Spice, Central Cee, GloRilla, Destroy Lonely, and Luh Tyler. The 2023 All-RapCaviar 2nd Team includes Ice Spice. Both Central Cee and GloRilla made the 3rd Team.
“Feels great & shout out to all the other nominees. I feel like I may do a few more features this year, I haven’t done many in the past so it should be interesting,” says British rapper Central Cee.
Tallahassee, Florida-bred rhymer Luh Tyler also adds, “It feels great to be nominated for Rookie Of The Year. Y’all can expect new music and more great shows!”
Fans can cast votes to decide the winner of All-RapCaviar’s Most Valuable Player and Rookie Of The Year at allrapcaviar.byspotify.com. The victors will be announced on Friday, July 28.
Spotify’s RapCaviar brand will also reveal the 2023 Coach Of The Year winner on July 24. Atlanta’s Young Thug was 2022’s Coach Of The Year recipient.
In 2021, J. Cole attained RapCaviar’s MVP honor and Pooh Shiesty claimed the Rookie Of The Year accolade. Last year, Yeat won Rookie of the Year and Kendrick Lamar won MVP.
Drake’s apparent love affair with the U.K. just ramped up a notch after he announced an upcoming joint freestyle with British rap star Central Cee.
The West London native has been a national sensation for some time, with arguably the biggest breakthrough of any U.K. rapper in the U.S. Among his American admirers is Ice Spice, who recently revealed she might leak Central Cee’s “Munch” remix. She also announced the pair are also working on new music.
Calls for a Drake collab have grown since Central Cee was unveiled as the face of Drizzy’s Nike X Nocta collection in 2021.
The cries became louder after Cench joined the OVO founder in St. Barts in December 2022. He joined Drake onstage to perform his smash hit “Doja” and partied with the Rich Flex rapper and “150 supermodels.” The following month, Drake invited him to Miami to film the “Jumbotron S### Poppin” visuals.
When Drake shouted out his “twin” Central Cee at the NYC stop of his It’s All A Blur Tour Tuesday (July 18), fans hoped the duo had something in the works.
Central Cee Prevents Drake From Securing U.K. No. 1
The news comes weeks after Central Cee held off Drake and J-Hus to retain his record-breaking run at the top of the U.K. charts with his Dave collab, “Sprinter.”
Cench attempted to break down the accent barriers with his LA Leakers Freestyle earlier this year, explaining the differences between U.S. and U.K. slang. He addressed his Stateside impact in an interview earlier this year after performing in New York City’s Irving Plaza.
“I’ve definitely paid my forefathers their dues; they’ve come and bust down certain doors,” he told The Guardian in April. “And the internet, TikTok – I can just reach so many people with just a click of a button. I was anxious about the American shows; I didn’t know what to expect. But I’m seeing the same characters in the crowd.”
Days after 50 Cent announced an appearance on Nas’ upcoming album, Magic 2, he took a moment to reflect on their working relationship, which spans over two decades.
The Grammy Award winner selected Fiddy to go on tour with him after hearing his 1999 breakout diss track, “How to Rob.” Once they hit the road, 50 Cent realized there was more to the NYC legend than his music revealed.
“He was ahead of us,” 50 Cent said of Nas during a recent interview. “What he had, and I was looking at it going, ‘You gotta be careful’ because he was smarter than the music he was releasing.”
Fif was able to see another side of Nas as they relaxed while hanging out between shows. He was surprised to learn the “One Mic” hitmaker was a bookworm.
“He was smarter than things he was saying on the records,” he continued. “Because what he said on the records matched how things felt in the environment not who he was actually [in his head]. We’d be on the tour bus, and he’d be reading books and stuff.”
50 Cent Addresses Working With Nas 20 Years After Last Collaboration
Elsewhere during the interview, 50 Cent discussed their upcoming offering “Office Hours.” The song comes more than 20 years after they last worked together on “Too Hot” and “Who U Rep With,” which featured on the G-Unit founder’s 2002 mixtape Guess Who’s Back?
“[Nas] felt like it was time so it’s done,” 50 Cent wrote, announcing the song on Instagram earlier this week. The track arrives Friday (July 21) on Nas’ Magic 2 album.
“It was cool to get in with him and do something like that,” he added. “It’s interesting that the relationship is different because we in two different places now.”
Elsewhere during the interview, 50 Cent revealed Nas “wanted me to be around,” after hearing “How To Rob,” telling him, “That’s like when I first came out.” He loved the “raw” energy of the track, which saw Fiddy go after some of the biggest Hip-Hop acts of the time.
50 Cent didn’t call out Nas, although he did send shots at JAY-Z, DMX, Diddy, Ma$e and many more.
