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Lil Durk Says He’s “Down To Drink Pee” In Scraped Verse For Drake Single

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Lil Durk is one of many collaborators Drake has worked with over the years. In April, the two rappers connected on “Search & Rescue,” a single released through OVO Sounds/Republic Records. The track peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.

The original version of the song leaked on Saturday (June 10) and finds Lil Durk rapping about some interesting subject matter. As posted on Genius, Lil Durk apparently wouldn’t mind drinking his girlfriend India Royale’s urine as part of their sex life.

He raps, “I’m worse than Kevin Gates, I’m me (Yeah, yeah)/India know I’m down to drink pee (Woah, woah, woah, I-I-I)/OP, mix it with the lean (Yeah, yeah).”

As Lil Durk suggests in his verse, Kevin Gates has said some decidedly outrageous things about what he does behind closed doors. In January, Gates admitted to drinking a woman’s urine while driving, which is what Lil Durk is referencing.

Speaking to the host of the Fancy Talk Show, Gates was asked about using urine during sex and he replied, “I love it. I love for a woman to p### in my mouth, that’s beautiful.”

He added he once drank a woman’s urine while behind the wheel: “I had a woman pee in a cup while I was driving and I drink it, right there, because there was just nothing. I was so infatuated with this woman to where there was nothing about her that was nasty.”

As for Lil Durk fans on social media, they aren’t impressed. One said matter-of-factly, “Aye i am no longer a Lil Durk fan.” Most people seemed genuinely disgusted by Lil Durk’s confession.

The official “Search & Rescue” version was initially unveiled during SiriusXM radio station’s Sound 42 in March. The song revolves around Drake’s fantasy relationship and features production by BNYX, Sad Pony and OVO’s longtime collaborator 40. It also features a sample from “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” related to Kardashian’s divorce from Kanye West.

Ché Noir Gets Married—Planet Asia, Statik Selektah, Apollo Brown, Sa-Roc Show Love

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Ché Noir is a married woman. On Saturday (June 10), the Buffalo native shared a photo of herself in a white wedding dress standing next to her groom. Planet Asia, Monie Love, Sa-Roc, Statik Selektah and Apollo Brown were among the many sending their well wishes to the couple.

And that was just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Skyzoo, Elzhi, DJ Green Lantern, Lady London, Ransom, 38 Spesh and many others also slid through to applaud Ché Noir’s big news.

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When a fan asked Ché Noir if that meant no new music for awhile, she fired back, “Why would you think that? I have 2 albums done. But I also have a life outside of rap lol.”

Ché Noir didn’t provide any additional details, but the next album will serve as the follow-up to 2020’s As God Intended, which was produced by Apollo Brown. The project, released through Mello Music Group, also boasted features by The Roots’ Black Thought, Skyzoo and Planet Asia.

For now, Ché Noir is presumably basking in the aftermath of her nuptials. AllHipHop sends our congratulations to Ché and her new husband. Find photos below.

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This Cardi B Look Caused Instant Internet Mayhem

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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So, a recent Instagram post from Cardi B is causing quite the commotion. A pristine white swimsuit, flawlessly paired with strappy pink heels set off the avant-garde ensemble. However, it’s the questionable coif and suggestive poses which are coming under fire!

First off, the diamond-certified artist works diligently to garner public appeal. Although, her creative canon is challenging to Hip-Hop, it’s most definitely financially rewarding. Moreover, her work ethic and ability to champion both established and emerging talent helps solidify her relevancy.

Seemingly, part of being a starlet is looking like one. Of course, the “WAP” rapper is surgically-snatched to the gods. With this, she’s usually able to make any and everything appear wonderful. Well, that is most of the time.

Nevertheless, these suspicious strands are what’s most concerning to the public’s opinion. Here, the Bronx baddie makes stunning poses. In an array of images, she looks as if she may be offering up a purported sacrilegious subtext.

Most importantly, Bacardi is being challenged by her legion of fans. On social media, candid allegations are circulating. These range from bowing down as an Illuminati puppet and mocking The Carpenter on the cross to showing Satanic allegiance with the triple six hand-gesture—and let’s not forget—the simplicity of the “eff you” gesture.

So, did the internet get it right or are there too many conspiracy theorists with idol time on their hands? Thoughts…

Ariana DeBose Cried Over Backlash To Viral Rap Performance At BAFTAs

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Ariana DeBose has confessed she cried “once” over the backlash to her divisive performance at the 2023 BAFTA Film Awards. While speaking to Marie Claire, the “West Side Story” star addressed the ridicule she endured online after her performance during the annual movie awards ceremony.

“I did cry once, but it was because I felt so bad that my grandmother was seeing the really horrible things that were being said that had actually nothing to do with the performance, that were just ripping me apart,” she explained. “That’s when I cried because my grandmother loves me, and she doesn’t want to read that. I have found that trying to act as if I don’t feel something is not helpful. Pretending it’s not happening, not helpful.”

At the awards show, DeBose performed an original song praising the women nominated for a BAFTA. Her lyrics included, “Angela Bassett did the thing, Viola Davis, my Woman King.”

The performance went viral on social media and spawned a number of memes and remixes.

“Yes, I performed at the BAFTAs,” she said. “Yes, the Internet had a moment about it. Yes, some things were said that I didn’t appreciate and that I found very hurtful. And yes, eventually, the tide turned on the Internet, and people found what I saw in it: the fun, the joy.”

She added, “But that doesn’t mean that along that little journey, I didn’t feel my feelings about having the Internet make fun of me for being me and doing what I love to do.”

The actress also revealed her original idea for the performance was “much simpler,” and she had planned to list a bunch of names like Madonna’s Vogue. However, the producers wanted something showier. Ariana DeBose is gearing up to host the Tony Awards for the second consecutive year in New York on Sunday (June 11).

Special Ed Calls Out Anyone Exploiting Hip-Hop 50: “Never Seen Y’all Nowhere”

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With the official 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop inching closer, an ever-evolving list of companies are hopping on the bandwagon. While in theory it sounds like a positive development, Special Ed sees it differently. The “I Got It Made” MC—whose career stretches back to the 1980s—finds it interesting many of these people weren’t supporting the culture when it wasn’t “in.”

On Saturday (June 10), Special Ed shared his thoughts in an Instagram post, writing, “50th Anniversary of Hip Hop and EVERYBODY is using the words HIP HOP for their b#######. I been around over 30 years consistently and never seen y’all nowhere!!! Even actors are acting like they rap. Some used to rap. They quit. No they rap again. #bandwagon.”

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Special Ed’s post garnered a cascade of responses from fellow Hip-Hop peers and fans alike. DJ Premier noted, “So out of control,” while Lord Finesse added, “Facts.” Members of Uncle Jamm’s Army and Al B. Sure! also added their two cents, making it clear Ed isn’t alone in his sentiments.

Hip-Hop’s official birthday is August 11, 1973. There are seemingly endless events happening this year to commemorate the occasion. Run-DMC, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne and Ice Cube are among the many performing at the Hip Hop 50 show at the Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on August 11. At 1520 Segdwick Avenue—where Kool Herc and sister Cindy Campbell threw their infamous Back To School Jam—KRS-One will host a special exhibit highlighting the birth of the culture. And that’s only the beginning.

LL COOL J is prepping another massive tour he dubbed The F.O.R.C.E. featuring a revolving lineup of legends, including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Queen Latifah, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Common and Ice-T. The run kicks off on June 25 in Boston and wraps up September 3 at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles. Find more information here.

DJ Drama Allegedly Robbed In Toronto, Suspects Shout Out Drake As They Show Off Chain

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Several alleged Toronto gang members claim to have robbed DJ Drama of his chain while he was visiting their city. In a video circulating online, the masked suspects hold up the bling and shout out “Drizzy” as they stupidly boast about their come-up. An accompanying photo shows DJ Drama wearing the same chain that was supposedly snatched by the thieves. DJ Drama has yet to address the claim publicly.

In the clip, one of the robbers says, “That’s what you f##king get for not checking in. Shout out boy Drizzy, eh. Triple Gs, you know how we rock.”

DJ Drama and Drake have long put their beef to rest. It started in 2015 when rumors circulated DJ Drama told Meek Mill that Drake used a ghostwriter for his guest verse on Meek Mill’s “R.I.C.O” track.

The incident pitted Drake and Meek Mill against each other. While they settled their differences publicly, it was never determined if the beef between Drake and DJ Drama was over.

But in 2022, DJ Drama and Drake appeared on a Jack Harlow project, leaving many fans confused. So, DJ Drama fired off a tweet that read: “We gotta stop this narrative lol. Me & Drake been put that to rest. Grown men s###, and beyond that Jack & Drake cultivated they own relationship. Now erybody go stream that ‘Churchill Downs’!”

Perhaps the robbers didn’t get the memo. Watch the clip up top.

Janelle Monáe Applies Prince’s Advice To Her Life

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Janelle Monáe has revealed how she has applied advice from Prince to her own life.

The “Make Me Feel” singer joined Zane Lowe on his Apple Music 1 show on Friday to discuss her new album The Age of Pleasure.

During the interview, the 37-year-old admitted the “Purple Rain” singer’s advice to “cut everything down in half” has aided her own approach to life.

“That’s what Prince would say to his band,” she explained to the host. “He would be like, sometimes when people have jitters or nervous or whatever, they play too fast or they’re talking fast. He’s like, ‘Cut everything down in half.’ And I take that approach in life.”

Janelle continued, “Sometimes you have to say no. Sometimes you’ll miss out on opportunities that you think could have taken you to the next level. That fear, you got to deal with that. I have to realize being present for me is my north star.”

Janelle and Prince worked on music together before he passed away in April 2016 at the age of 57.

Elsewhere in the conversation, the “Glass Onion” actor divulged her thoughts on AI and the future of music, stating the industry will have to “figure out” how to integrate the technology because “it’s not going away.”

“We’re going to live in a world right now where you can’t differentiate The Beatles from The AI Beatles from the Beach Boys,” Janelle predicted. “If they put it out and you hear it and you’re like, oh, that’s really them.”

The Age of Pleasure, Janelle’s fourth studio album, was released on Friday.

Cops Rush To Nicki Minaj’s House Twice In Terrifying Swatting Incidents

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Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty recently found themselves at the center of an unwelcome police investigation. Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department was alerted to allegations of child abuse at their home and an alleged house fire, according to TMZ.

Upon investigation, these claims were found to be baseless, and law enforcement sources attribute this to a “swatting” prank, a growing concern for authorities across the nation.

Swatting, a distressing prank call, involves tricking a large police response to a person’s home. This wasteful and dangerous act is becoming increasingly prevalent, even among celebrities such as Lil Wayne, who faced similar incidents. The couple’s home was targeted twice within 24 hours with false reports. 

Petty and Minaj’s almost three-year-old son, affectionately known as “Papa Bear,” was the subject of the initial false abuse claim. In the second instance, an anonymous caller falsely reported a fire at the artist’s residence.

Law enforcement officials have confirmed both calls were fraudulent and reassured the public that no harm came to the family or their property.

The rapper is reportedly taking legal steps to ensure the individuals responsible for the swatting prank are held accountable, which could lead to potential criminal charges.

One of rap’s most popular toddlers, Papa Bear will celebrate his third birthday in September.

Meanwhile, Minaj continues to mark milestones in her career, having recently reached 159 million followers on Instagram and 22.9 million followers on Twitter. Nicki Minaj also recently announced her new album would arrive on October 20, 2023.

Lil Wayne Still Strives To Be The Best Rapper Alive

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Lil Wayne remains motivated despite his elite status in Hip-Hop.

The New Orleans native mulled over his career in an interview with Rolling Stone. Lil Wayne confirmed he’s still driven to be the best rapper alive when asked if he continues to covet the title.

“Every single action, every single word, every single approach,” he said. “The reason why I’m still only listening and working on my own s### is because I’m in it. I believe once you start trying to listen to everybody else, you ain’t in it no more. You just happy to be here. But not me. I’m in a gym working on my own game. I don’t care how high you jumping. I don’t care how fast you run. You can’t even stand next to me with that s###.”

Lil Wayne insisted he’s “still that dude” when questioned about competing with new generations of rappers. He also admitted he’ll probably never retire from rap.

“When you work the way I work, it gets strenuous, and it might flash,” he said. “And even when you say [retire], I don’t think you actually mean stop working or doing music. You probably just mean you want to retire from everything else but the music. When you’re an artist — a real artist like myself, I was born this way. So, I don’t think that the real true artists and pioneers, they never retire. They died doing this.”

Lil Wayne mentioned he’s working on multiple songs per day. The Young Money founder revealed he had a drive of music dating back to 2010 and noted the number of unreleased tracks in his vault “isn’t even possible to fathom.”

Meet Fifty Vinc, Who’s Blending Genres and Shaping Soundtracks for TV, Film, and Video Games

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Vincent Jewell, known professionally as “Fifty Vinc,” has emerged as a dynamic force in the world of music production. Hailing from Germany, Vincent’s remarkable journey from a background in breakdancing to becoming a multi-genre music producer and composer has propelled him to the forefront of the industry.

Vincent’s bilingual upbringing in Lüdinghausen, Germany, was marked by his father’s influence as a DJ in the vibrant clubs of his native New Jersey, USA. Exposed to the captivating sounds of Hip-Hop, Funk, and RnB, Vincent’s early experiences planted the seeds of his musical passion.

His educational path encountered challenges early on, leading Vincent to transfer from elementary school to a special institution catering to children with behavioral difficulties. Undeterred, he persevered, transitioning to a secondary school and ultimately a vocational college. In 2015, he celebrated a significant milestone as he proudly obtained his High School Diploma, underscoring his determination and tenacity.

After completing vocational training as a freight forwarding and logistics services clerk between 2017 and 2020, Vincent embarked on an ambitious endeavor, establishing his own business as a composer and music producer. Fuelled by his previous hobby of breakdancing, he initially ventured into producing breakdance music during his formative years. However, his creative journey soon led him towards the genres of Hip-Hop and Rap.

Inspired by his biggest role model, the renowned composer Hans Zimmer, Vincent endeavored to merge epic orchestral sounds with contemporary Hip-Hop beats. This audacious fusion of musical elements became his signature style, captivating listeners with its grandiosity and innovation. Vincent’s evolution as a producer took a momentous turn when he delved into composing music for TV, film, and video games, allowing him to expand his artistic horizons further.

Vincent’s talent and dedication swiftly caught the attention of industry professionals, leading to collaborations with esteemed artists such as I’ll Bill, Celph Titled, D12, and Slaine. With each project, his aptitude for crafting epic soundscapes continued to captivate both artists and audiences alike.

The scope of Vincent’s influence extends beyond collaborations with individual artists. His compositions have found resonance with numerous international television channels, esteemed organizations, and prominent streaming platforms. Notable entities such as ProSieben, RTL, ESPN, FOX, UFC, Battle Of The Year, MTV, BET Jams, SkySport, ATV, and even luxury automotive brand Mercedes Benz (Brabus) have embraced his musical works, cementing his position as a sought-after composer in the industry.

In his latest release, “Undefeated Champion,” Vincent exemplifies his distinctive sound. The track seamlessly merges epic orchestral elements with a lively hip-hop beat, delivering an immersive experience that showcases his unparalleled talent. This unique genre, dubbed “epic orchestral hip hop,” draws heavy influence from Fifty Vinc himself, underscoring his role as a trailblazer in pushing the boundaries of music production.

Big Daddy Kane Provides Update On His Doc Starring Eminem, J. Cole, Common & More

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: Exclusives
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Big Daddy Kane has been enveloped in his upcoming Netflix documentary, Paragraphs I Manifest, for years now. In a recent interview with AllHipHop, the Hip-Hop pioneer provided an update on the film’s progress.

“We’re in the editing stages right now,” Big Daddy Kane says. “And hopefully, we’ll be finished within the next two months. That’s what I’m praying for, you know, because I really feel that it’s important to get this out as Hip-Hop is celebrating 50 years.”

Originally announced in 2021, the film boasts several high-profile interviews with everyone from Common and Eminem to J. Cole and MC Lyte. Despite Big Daddy Kane’s reputation as a premiere lyricist, he learned a lot from speaking to his fellow MCs.

“The most rewarding part of this experience is hearing different artists’ perspectives,” he says. “To sit with someone like Common, who I respect as a great lyricist and is someone with a unique flow other than the norm and representing a city other than New York, to hear his influences and his thought process, things of that nature. To hear Eminem talk about losing a rap battle. To hear him talking about what motivated him to write a song, who he listened to and studied, stuff like that.”

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Big Daddy Kane continues, “The biggest thing I learned was something Eminem said, because I never really thought about it. When I’m writing and I’m doing what I do, I’m just in my zone. I’m listening to him talk, but as I’m listening to him, I’m trying to think who did it before me, and I actually couldn’t come up with no one. I was just sitting there really blown away.

“When we left, I actually went listening to different artists that had songs out before me to see if anyone else did that in their writing style, and I didn’t find no one. I’m not saying that I’m the first, I’m just saying that so far I haven’t found anyone. It was crazy.”

J. Cole, who is 16 years Big Daddy Kane’s junior, really made an impression on the Brooklyn legend. As he explains, Cole is someone who clearly cares about the craft of writing.

“When you look at the era of the Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz and Kool Moe Dee and then you see how it evolved and became Rakim and KRS-One, and then you see how it evolved again in the era of Nas, Biggie and JAY-Z, from a lyrical standpoint, you want to see it keep evolving,” he says. “But by the time the ’90s came around, Hip-Hop had become so commercial, that it was more important about having commercial songs and something more simplistic. A lot of the artists that came after that, their mindset wasn’t really on being lyrical, it was on writing catchy songs. That’s really where their mindset was.”

He continues, “So when you see people like J. Cole, Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Kendrick Lamar and Lady London, I have a special respect for that because they’re true to lyricism.”

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As expected, Big Daddy Kane has a full schedule as the 50th year of Hip-Hop continues. On Saturday (June 10), he’ll be in Miami with Large Professor for a special event.

He’s also part of the lineup at the second annual Rock The Bells Festival in Queens on August 5. He’ll perform alongside Queen Latifah, Monie Love, Ludacris, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Rakim, Yo-Yo, Redman + Method Man, Roxanne Shanté, MC Lyte, MC Sha-Rock, Boot Camp Clik, Swizz Beatz, Cold Crush Brothers and Salt-N-Pepa. Find more information here and check back with AllHipHop soon for Part II of the Big Daddy Kane interview.

Man Risked His Life Paragliding Into Rick Ross’ Car Show

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Fans know Rick Ross knows how to have a party, and some will apparently risk their lives to be a part of the action. One fan, Kris Jeter, actually crashed his recent car and bike show at his mansion by paragliding into the space, according to WSB-TV. He says he almost died doing what he thought was a bright idea.

“I was pretty lucky to make it make it to Rick Ross’ house,” Jeter said, adding he left his South Carolina house and drove all the way to about a mile from his house to activate the stunt. “It was honestly one of the scariest flights I’ve ever taken.

“As soon as I got turned around by the wind, I had to fight my way to turn back around. The winds were rushing fast.”

In fact, he tracked them in at around 25 miles an hour. Once he flew onto the property, he was told by security he couldn’t stop there. The unexpected guest, who was lucky he didn’t get shot, said, “They were just like well you can’t land here.”  But he did—or tried to—and got asked to move.

It wasn’t all a bust. Ross got a kick out of it and made a video talking about it. Jeter said of his 15 minutes of fame, “That was awesome. Yeah. I kind of felt like the highlight of the party.”

Daughter Of “Good Times” Actor John Amos Doubles Down On Elder Abuse Claims

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John Amos, the beloved actor who starred in Good Times and movies such as Coming To America, is speaking out. On Friday (June 9), Amos’ daughter, Shannon Amos, claimed the 83-year-old was in a Memphis hospital fighting for his life and a victim of elder abuse. But John Amos purportedly refuted the notion, explaining he had no idea why Shannon would say these things and then start a GoFundMe with a $500,000 goal.

John Amos was in the hospital, his rep Belinda Foster told TMZ but is allegedly on his way to a full recovery. Foster explained his lower body was filling with fluid and causing issues with his heart, but doctors were able to drain it.

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But Shannon Amos said her father’s home had been violated, stripped of anything valuable.” She also said the family is working with the Colorado Bureau of Investigations and police to get justice. Shortly after John’s alleged response to the situation, Shannon uploaded a video to social media and challenged TMZ to get the story right.

“Half of the story broke, but there’s definitely another side to the story,” she says in the clip. “I see that a TMZ story and unfortunately it says I made this up, which is not true. So I would invite TMZ to do some accurate reporting and check with the Colorado Bureau of Investigations to see if there is, in fact, a real case because there is, and I am not crazy. Thank you TMZ for breaking the story, but I want you to report it accurately. All due respect to my father’s response, I understand that this is embarrassing and upsetting and probably not what you would’ve wanted me to do, but it is in his best interest.

“To the travel agent pretending to be a real publicist, Belinda Foster, really? You have no idea what is really going on. Because I don’t want to have any defamation of character or slander, I can’t name names yet, but do some homework. I invite y’all to do some homework…this is real. TMZ, if you’re watching, I’ve sent you my number and you are more than welcome to reach out to me for the real story. My reputation and my integrity is everything.”

Shannon concluded she wants the “perpetrators” to go to jail “this time.” She also asked to see Foster’s credentials and ensured everyone she has “all the receipts.”

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John Amos Daughter is sticking with her truth!She claims to have proof!!! #johnamos#shannonamos#GoodTimes #familyfued#elderlyabuse#money #KCAmos#actor#coloradopolice#gofundme

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In the original GoFundMe description, Shannon Amos made some serious allegations against a caregiver. The text read, “In November of last year, my dad and I created a video together—a cherished moment forever etched in my heart. Little did I know that our lives would soon take a devastating turn. On May 14th of this year, I received a distressing call from my dad, who was hospitalized far away in Memphis, Tennessee.

“Though I was out of the country, we managed a brief FaceTime conversation before his pain became too unbearable. Desperate, I reached out to a family friend, who flew to Memphis while I prepared to join them. What we found shattered our world: my dad fighting for his life in the ICU.”

She added, “During the following weeks, my family and I unraveled a horrifying truth—my dad had fallen victim to elder abuse and financial exploitation. Determined to seek justice, we a are working closely with the Colorado Bureau of Investigations and the local Sheriff’s Department in my father’s home state.”

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Kayo Da Don Drops New Banger “Upstate Drip”

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Kayo Da Don, an emerging hip hop artist and entrepreneur hailing from Upstate New York, continues his momentum with the upcoming release of his latest single, “Upstate Drip,” which is now available on all streaming platforms. Drawing inspiration from his hometown of Albany, NY, as well as his clothing store bearing the same name, the song serves as a swift follow-up to his recent spring release, “LAX,” and sets the stage for his highly anticipated album, “30 for 30,” slated for release this summer. As Kayo gears up for live performances at DJ Holiday’s Hollipalooza Tour during BET Awards week and his upcoming show in Buffalo, NY.

In his previous track, “LAX,” Kayo Da Don offered fans a glimpse into the relentless hustle and determination that defines his life as a rapper. The anthem-like production crafted by Tenzo Beatz, accompanied by the visually stunning “Ball On’ Em” music video directed by Lin James, captivated audiences.

Despite a brief period of incarceration, Kayo Da Don burst onto the music scene in 2020 and quickly gained popularity through his covers of chart-topping hits like “Lemon Pepper” and “We Paid.” With a string of regular music releases such as “Channel 10,” “Big Business,” “Wrist In The Trap,” “Makin’ It Hot,” and more, Kayo Da Don has established a global presence and earned widespread recognition.

Tyrese Goes Off On DJ Vlad, Brands Him Culture Vulture After Boosie Badazz Interview

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Oh boy, it looks like Tyrese has had it with DJ Vlad and his VladTV. Tyrese took to Instagram in a now-deleted post to express his frustration after Boosie Badazz labeled him as “the most hurt person on Instagram” during an interview on the controversial platform. And let me tell you, Tyrese didn’t hold back.

He shared some receipts of Vlad actually offering him $10,000 for an interview. Now this is very shocking because it shows the underbelly of stuff that has been rumored for a long time. But, Black Ty posted DMs of the offer. The actor said, “Your a## is hurting because even after you offered me 10k, I turned down your corny a## culture vulture show…??????? Haven’t you used BLACK PEOPLE ENOUGH???” YIKES.

But Tyrese wasn’t done yet. He went on to question Vlad’s motives and requested the financials on how much he was making off BLACK CULTURE. YO, “He said ‘Culture Vulture Die Slow.”

Tyrese has gone through a lot and seems to suffer from divorce trauma. That’s hard. So far, Vlad hasn’t responded to Tyrese. But Tyrese joins a chorus of people such as Joe Budden, NLE Choppa, Top Dawg’s Punch, Royce Da 5’9 and the whole Nation of Islam. Will Vlad respond to Tyrese’s rant? We’ll see. By the way, Boosie has a very different view of DJ Vlad. Check out the other side of things in this interview.

Event Featuring Rap Legends RBL Posse Turns Into Mass Shooting Scene

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A San Francisco clothing store, Dying Breed, was hoping to kick off its six-year anniversary with an old school block party and a classic performance from RBL Posse on Friday (June 9). The veteran rap group was excited about the show as it was also to launch its capsule line with the brand. However, those plans went bust and turned deadly around 9 p.m. local time when gun spray ruined the entire event.

According to the NY Post, a total of nine people were hospitalized after a shooter blasted up the gathering. Officers from the San Francisco Police Department are investigating the shooting and believe all of the victims, who were taken to San Francisco General Hospital, will survive.

The San Francisco Police said in to avoid the Mission area in a statement, “Please avoid the area of 24th/Treat St. as we conduct an investigation related to a shooting.”

Early Saturday morning (June 10), Deputy Chief Raj Vaswani spoke on the incident on Twitter. He tweeted, “#SFPD Investigations is at the scene of the shooting at 24th and Treat. Patrol officers, Investigators, and CSI will be working through the night on this shooting which resulted in multiple people be shot.

“This is tentative and might change, so far we have 9 victims shot with releasing more info until late morning. I can tell you that Investigators from NIU, CVRT, and additional support were called in from other Details to assist.  Anyone with info/video/pics is encouraged to contact us. #230398320.”

He added there are “varying degree of injuries from non-life-threatening to life-threatening. The ages of victims are as follows: #1 23 y/o male, #2 22y/o male, #3 25 y/o male, #4 unk info at this time, #5 27 y/o male, #6 29 y/o male, #7 34 y/o male, #8 19 y/o female, #9 35 y/o male.”

Police also believe the incident was a “targeted and isolated” attack. The RBL Posse hasn’t released a statement regarding the shooting.

Swae Lee Wants To Sell Los Angeles Mansion For $4.4 Million Despite Slow Market

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While a lot of American homeowners are struggling in the real estate market, scared because of the government’s fiasco with the national debt ceiling business, rapper Swae Lee is hoping he will be part of the second-quarter upswing that experts predict.

The Rae Sremmurd founding member is trying to sell his Los Angeles mansion, hoping that he can get a profit.

The chart-topper, whose real name is Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown, wants to sell the 9,000-square-foot residence for $4.4 million, after owning only four years.

When he purchased the space in 2019 for $3.5 million, he decided to do some remolding hoping to increase its value.

The home is located in the gated community called Westchester County Estates in Woodland Hills, CA, and has six rooms and nine baths.

According to Realtor, it has large staircases that spiral from the foyer to the second floor, greeting visitors with a sparkling chandelier at the top’s center.

The home also boasts plenty of natural light from its large windows.

The kitchen, which is furnished with Wolf appliances, is so huge it has an island that is able to seat a whole family. Off to the side, the kitchen also has a breakfast nook.

The agent hoping to sell the place believes the dopest feature of the home is the main bathroom with its double-entry shower, dual vanities and water closets, a sauna, and a substantial soaking tub.

Great for entertaining, the home has a gazebo, a spa, a pool, and a grilling area in the back.

Hopefully, he can sell it as the market gets better.

“Home sales are bouncing back and forth but remain above recent cyclical lows,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at NAR said.

Adding, “The combination of job gains, limited inventory, and fluctuating mortgage rates over the last several months have created an environment of push-pull housing demand.”

Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com said in an email to Forbes.com thinks things will get better but it will take some time.

“If current economic conditions persist, with elevated mortgage rates and home prices amid scarce inventory, the market is likely in for a long, slow climb and a few bumps along the way,” she said.

Boosie Badazz Slams YFN Lucci’s 20-Year Plea Deal Offer In Ongoing RICO Case

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Boosie Badazz had a few thoughts regarding YFN Lucci’s ongoing RICO case. On Saturday (June 10), the outspoken rapper headed to Instagram Live where he spoke on Lucci’s recent plea deal offer. Earlier this week, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis recommended a 20-year sentence if YFN Lucci would plead guilty to felony murder, racketeering, aggravated assault and violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act. YFN Lucci rejected the offer and opted to take the case to trial.

Boosie, who clearly caught wind of the latest development, was visibly heated as he spoke to the camera. He said, “Free Lucci, man. This n-gga ain’t runnin’ no RICO, and I’m going to say that. He should go home every night to his family. He ain’t doing none of that s###. He should go home every night. It’s a bad RICO, dawg. Witnesses say they seen ‘em push ‘em out. How a witness say they push ‘em out? How can a witness see from the outside if you get pushed out from the inside? Think about it.

“Reasonable doubt, I’m fighting it. He could’ve opened the door his damn self. Ain’t no telling when you get shot. Rest in peace to Lucci boy, man. But they got s### f##### up. A witness saw? What the f### she saw if she outside? Sounds like a paid witness to me. That’s what it sound like.”

YFN Lucci has been behind bars for more than two years. He was arrested in January 2021 when he turned himself in for the 2020 shooting that took the life of 28-year-old James Adams and wounded another. YFN Lucci was initially named in a 75-page, 105-count racketeering indictment focused on factions within the Bloods gang.

“This indictment is unprecedented. Period. In Georgia,” Willis said at the time. “There’s been a huge spike in violent crime. I made a commitment to bring the best and the brightest minds here, many of which you see sitting here right now so that we could deal with this issue of this violent crime.”

YFN Lucci’s attorney Drew Findling said, “He’s not a gang member. What he is is an internationally recognized musical artist that is a triple platinum winner, that has performed all over the United States and all over the world.”

Here’s our interview with Boosie:

Teddy Riley Defends Trump Support: “He Taught Me How To Be A Free Man Of This Country”

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Teddy Riley found himself on the defense after showing support for Donald Trump on social media. On Friday (June 9), Trump reacted to his latest federal indictment, claiming, “I AM AN INNOCENT MAN. THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION IS TOTALLY CORRUPT. THIS ELECTION INTERFERENCE & A CONTINUATION OF THE GREATEST WITCH HUNT OF ALL TIME. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” 

The New Jack Swing pioneer left several strong arm emojis under Trump’s comment, leading many to question his allegiance to a person who’s often painted as a racist lunatic in the press. But Riley came back swinging, explaining he supports Trump for freeing his brother Lou Hobbs, who was previously serving a double life sentence. He wrote, “[Trump] can do something amazing for us, because he did it for Africa while he was in office” and [he taught me] how to be a free man of this country.”

Teddy Riley isn’t the first Black celebrity to support Donald Trump and won’t be the last. Kodak Black has repeatedly professed his “love” for the former POTUS after Trump commuted his sentence shortly before leaving the Oval Office in 2020. Same with Lil Wayne, who was also granted a “get out of jail free card” by Trump.

Par for the course, social media reactions have been mixed. But many aren’t surprised. As one person wrote, “Teddy Riley supporting Trump isn’t a shocker. A lot of Black people are still for sale. ‘Trump freed my brother from prison so I support him.’ That’s bulls##t. I’ll never side with white supremacy.” Another added, “Are y’all really shocked that Teddy Riley is a trump supporter? Even toxic ass Judge Joe brown is likely to be a Trump supporter. Like I said when black folks get money they start acting funny.”

Kanye West Sued For Allegedly Using Photo To Torture “Vogue” Editor

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Kanye West is being sued again. This time, he’s being sued for the unauthorized use of a picture that aimed to publicly shame Vogue’s global contributing editor-at-large, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, because of her comments on Instagram about his “White Lives Matter” t-shirt.

In October 2022, Yeezy debuted his WLM shirts at the Paris Fashion Week and received instant backlash. In her Instagram stories, Karefa-Johnson said West demonstrated “indefensible behavior,” adding the t-shirt is the equivalent of a “Duchampian” type of provocation.

“It didn’t land, and it was deeply offensive, violent and dangerous,” she wrote.

She later wrote her ideas about the shirt were evolving, but she was clear “the t-shirts this man conceived, produced, and shared with the world are pure violence.”

As a get-back, Kanye West posted on his Instagram page a picture of her, writing, “This is not a fashion person. You speak on Ye Ima speak on you Ask Trevor Noah.”

TMZ says Michaela Efford, the person who took the picture of Karefa-Johnson, is suing because he didn’t get permission from the photographer to post the flick. The lawsuit says simply Ye posted the picture a week after she took it.

Additionally, because West had millions of followers, it damaged Efford’s ability to profit off of her own work. West nor Karefa-Johnson has responded publicly to the lawsuit.