Planet Her by Doja Cat became one of the most commercially successful 2020s-era albums released by an American musician. The Platinum-certified project spent over 40 weeks in the Billboard 200’s Top 10 region.
Five singles from Planet Her broke into the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In addition, Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA rose to #3 on the Hot 100 and collected a 4x-Platinum plaque from the RIAA.
While Planet Her currently sits at #28 on the most recent Billboard 200 rankings, Doja is already thinking about another body of work. The 26-year-old singer/rapper spoke to CR Fashion Book about her upcoming fourth studio LP.
“We just have so many ideas and making those ideas consistent is the challenge right now. I can’t really tell much. I just know there’s a lot going on,” said Doja Cat. “I’m very into this ’90s German rave kind of vibe right now and it’s really fun.”
She also added, “I know that’s kind of the trend at the moment but I loved that stuff as a kid and now that I can express it (obviously, I couldn’t buzz my head and wear a furry bra and have a belly button piercing back then), I’m sort of embracing that. That’s kind of a hint to the album. Rave culture, not House.”
The Dance music genre has seen a mainstream resurgence in 2022 after global superstars such as Drake (Honestly, Nevermind) and Beyoncé (Renaissance) released House-inspired albums. Both of those projects spent time at No. 1 in the United States.
Doja Cat first garnered widespread online recognition for her 2018 track “Mooo!” The song became a meme that helped bring attention to Doja’s Amala album. Hot Pink followed in 2019. By 2020, the Los Angeles native reached #1 on the Hot 100 with “Say So” featuring Nicki Minaj.
California-based Hip Hop artist Roddy Ricch earned his first Gold-certified project with 2018’s Feed Tha Streets II. Ricch is now looking to recapture that mixtape magic with the third installment in the series.
Apparently, Roddy Ricch wanted to drop Feed Tha Streets III as an official studio LP. However, a recent Instagram post by the rapper suggests someone at a record label pushed back on that idea.
On Tuesday night, Ricch uploaded a screenshot of a text he supposedly sent to his management. The message read, “The label don’t wanna count Feed Tha Streets 3 as an album cuz it’s always been a mixtape series but the fans need it, so let’s drop when I get off tour.”
As of press time, it is not clear if the “label” Roddy Ricch was referring to in his text message is Atlantic Records or Bird Vision Entertainment. The first two Feed Tha Streets projects dropped via Bird Vision in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Roddy Ricch later released his Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial andLive Life Faststudio albums under the Atlantic Records umbrella. Please Excuse Me debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2019. Two years later, Live Life Fast peaked at #4.
Post Malone tapped his “Cooped Up” collaborator Roddy Ricch to open for him on the “Twelve Carat Tour” which kicked off in Omaha, Nebraska on September 10. The journey is not expected to end until November 15 in Ricch’s hometown area of Los Angeles.
Ricch’s “Ghetto Superstar” featuring G Herbo and Doe Boy hit DSPs on September 8. Both Mustard and Southside earned producer credit for the song. That single followed The Big 3 EP which came out in June.
Meanwhile, Roddy Ricch appears to be recording new music. Yesterday, the Grammy-winning performer also shared a photo of himself in the studio on his Instagram Story. The image’s caption simply read, “bet.”
The Hip Hop world is still processing the death of Rakim “PnB Rock” Allen. Fellow rap star A Boogie wit da Hoodie took to social media to express his feelings about his friend’s untimely passing.
A gunman killed PnB Rock at Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles in Los Angeles on September 12. Yesterday, A Boogie wit da Hoodie shared a heartfelt Instagram post about the fallen 30-year-old Philadelphia native.
“[Not gonna lie,] I don’t know how to accept this one. 😢 You was a big part of me coming into the game, s### the first n#### I met in the industry!” wrote A Boogie. “It’s not too many [m############] that rap I call my brother [for real] but Rock was one of them.”
The Bronx-bred rhymer also added, “I got nothing to say about the situation because I don’t make assumptions. I got nothing but flashbacks going thru my head witchu bro, you just got out of your deal and all smh just know [whatever] the family needs I’m here! Love you n#### smh sleep in peace.”
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A Boogie wit da Hoodie and PnB Rock collaborated on numerous tracks throughout their respective music careers. The two East Coast representatives worked together on songs such as “Playa No More,”, “Horses,”“Lovin’,” and “Uptown / Bustdown.”
Prior to his death, PnB Rock released the studio albums Catch These Vibes in 2017 and TrapStar Turnt PopStar in 2019. He scored his biggest solo hit with the 3x-Platinum “Selfish” which peaked at #51 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
PnB Rock’s appearance on Ed Sheeran’s “Cross Me” secured him a #25 record on the Hot 100. The 2017 XXL Freshman Class member also contributed to the Top 40 singles “Everyday We Lit” by YFN Lucci and “Dangerous” by Meek Mill.
The Issa Rae-created Rap Sh!t comedy series will be back on HBO Max for another crop of episodes. The streaming service announced it has renewed the Hip Hop-centered program for a second season.
“We are so excited to continue this journey with Shawna and Mia and the incredibly fun world of Rap Sh!t,” states Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max.
Aubrey continues, “With the wonderfully comedic and unique perspectives of Aida Osman, KaMillion, Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton, and the team at HOORAE, season two is sure to bring even more seducing and scheming.”
Rap Sh!t stars Aida Osman (Shawna Clark) and KaMillion (Mia Knight) as two estranged high school friends from Miami who join forces to form a rap duo. The cast also includes Jonica Booth (Chastity), Devon Terrell (Cliff Lewis), and RJ Cyler (Lamont).
“We’re so happy to play in the world of Rap Sh!t for another season with this incredibly talented team,” says creator/executive producer Issa Rae. Showrunner Syreeta Singleton adds, “This show and cast are one of a kind and I’m thrilled to get to do this again with them. We’re going bigger and harder!”
Previously, Issa Rae produced and starred in HBO’s award-winning dramedyInsecure. Rae’s Rap Sh!t officially debuted on July 21, 2022. The eight-episode first season is currently available for streaming on HBO Max.
“Bodega Hive: The illustrious @desusnice and @THEKIDMERO will be pursuing separate creative endeavors moving forward. #DESUSandMERO will not be returning to SHOWTIME. It’s been a good run, fam,” read a tweet posted by @SHODesusAndMero.
“Creative disagreements? Nah. There were people we thought could have helped us turn the show back to what it was at Vice, where it felt fresh and way more edgy — genuinely different and good,” explained The Kid Mero.
He continued, “And Showtime was not trying to do that. That was the beginning of the end. It was giving me mad anxiety, but I’m a first-generation immigrant kid, like, you never quit your job before you have a new one. But I think Desus was like, ‘F### it.’ And that was the end of the podcast, too.”
Before beginning a run on Showtime in 2019, Desus & Mero aired on Viceland for two seasons. The pair also worked together on the Desus vs. Mero web series, the Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne television show, and the Bodega Boys podcast.
When asked if he could see himself and Desus Nice being “cool” again in the future, The Kid Mero responded, “I don’t know, man. I feel like — maybe? Never say never. Right now I think we’re on different trajectories as far as what we wanna do.”
The “Thottie” video begins with the rapper walking free from prison after serving three years. He emerges from his confinement to celebrate with his supporters outside the prison, before being whisked away in a private jet. Other scenes show Albee Al enjoying life as a free man, drinking champagne, surrounded by scantily clad beautiful women gyrating for him. Check it out below.
Albee Al – Thottie
Shortly after releasing “Thottie,” Albee Al shared a video to celebrate the song’s success while thanking his loyal followers and his new fans for their support.
“I’m overwhelmed right now,” he said. “I don’t even know how to feel, I don’t even know if this s### real, this s### crazy. Anything is possible, you just gotta stay on your s###. You gotta want this s### more than anybody. Your grind can’t sleep.”
Albee Al showed love to his supporters and vowed to continue making music. “This s### ain’t gon’ never stop I promise you,” he added.
Despite his release from prison, Albee Al could end up back behind bars in a few months. The plea deal he accepted comes with a mandatory minimum of 18 months in prison. As reported by The Daily Voice, the judge gave no indication as to whether he will receive time served at his October sentencing.
Chuck D has sold a significant portion of his back catalog to his longtime publisher for an undisclosed fee.
The deal with Reach Music was confirmed on Tuesday (Sept. 13), as reported by Variety. It includes Chuck D’s full songwriting share of royalties and half of his “copyright interest” as the publisher. He will still retain half of the interest in his publishing royalties.
While the sale doesn’t include the Hip-Hop legend’s entire catalog, it does cover over 300 songs. Included are some of Public Enemy’s most loved classics. “Fight the Power,” “Bring the Noise,” “Welcome to the Terrordome,” “Shut ‘Em Down,” and “He Got Game,” are all encompassed in the sale.
The acquisition also covers the songs Chuck D wrote for Public Enemy during the 25 years from 1987 through 2012. Several classic albums are included, beginning with their 1987 debut “Yo! Bum Rush the Show.” Additionally, “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back,” “Fear of a Black Planet,” and “Apocalypse 91…The Enemy Strikes Black,” are all incorporated in the Reach Music deal.
Chuck D Says The Timing Was Right
Chuck D explained Reach administered his copyright ownership interests for over two decades. “Doing this deal was the right timing for a forward and logical evolution of our business together in an ever-changing industry. Reach has always been ahead of the curve on establishing respect for the hip-hop genre songwriting and publishing-wise,” he told Variety. “And they will continue taking care of my works.”
Reach founder-president Mike Closter added: “I’m so grateful to Chuck for our business together as his music publisher throughout these many decades. The team at Reach will continue working hard to protect these works while also introducing them to new generations to come.”
Meanwhile, As reported by AllHipHop.com, Public Enemy’s classic 1989 single “Fight The Power” is the inspiration behind a new PBS docuseries. Fight The Power: How Hip Hop Changed The World will air in four parts beginning in January 2023.
Chuck D helped develop the series, which also features appearances by Grandmaster Caz, Ice-T, Abiodun Oyewole, Roxanne Shanté, Run DMC, John Forté, will.i.am, MC Lyte, B-Real, Melle Mel, Fat Joe, Lupe Fiasco, and more.
Trippie Redd believes artists should have more protection and that their record labels should be footing the bill to prevent further tragedies following the senseless killing of PnB Rock on Monday (Sept. 12).
The Ohio native shared his grief at the loss of his “brother” and said rappers need round-the-clock security, paid for by their labels.
“I had to reschedule my whole day yesterday I was at a true loss for words,” Trippie Redd wrote the day after PnB Rock’s murder. “I keep losing my friends to gun violence I want all my friends to start having a guard or 2 it honestly should be on the label to get u protection… that’s one thing I used to tell xxx is let’s stop riding around in the i8 just me and u while ur paid security sleep at the house we in the club just us.”
“He wasn’t a selfish person either,” Trippie explained. He always praised me and my friends that aren’t famous working with n##### flying to us and we always bonded over the fact that we both got to make hits with xxx during his journey here I just want everyone to be safe and think about ur life and family before u make [decisions.]”
Trippie concluded, “I love you man until we meet again brother @pnbrock thank you for everything.” Read his post in full below.
PnB Rock was shot during a robbery while having lunch with his girlfriend at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in South Los Angeles. He was rushed to hospital but tragically passed away later that afternoon. He was 30 years old.
Though Diddy and Yung Miami have refused to place a label on their situationship since dating rumors began last summer, the pair continue to enjoy each other’s company with increasingly public displays of affection.
While some fans have accused the City Girls rapper of embarrassing herself over the Bad Boy Records boss, Yung Miami continues to support her man, ignoring the naysayers. Likewise, Diddy backs Caresha in her blossoming career and appreciates her being there for him.
Could it be love for the Hip-Hop couple? On Tuesday (Sept. 13), Yung Miami took to her Instagram Stories to share a recent gift from Diddy hinting it might be. She showed off a stunning baguette chain and “Love” pendant from her boo. The new piece was made by celeb jeweler Benny The Jeweler, who also made a matching chain for Diddy.
However, it could be that Diddy is merely keeping his name close to his girl’s heart. The rap mogul legally changed his middle name to “Love” last year.
Earlier this week, Diddy shared a sweet photo of himself and Yung Miami to celebrate her first-ever award nomination for Caresha Please.
“Proud of you @yungmiami305 Shawty Wop!!!! #ad On your BET Hip Hop Award nomination for Best Hip Hop Platform!” Diddy penned in the caption. “You out here F##### S### Up!!!! Love 🖤✨💫 @revolttv … I TOLD YOU! 😘 #CareshaPlease.” Yung Miami responded to Diddy in the comment section, writing, “Thank you Papi❤️🥰”
Diddy confirmed his relationship with Yung Miami in June, though he remained tight-lipped about the details. “We’re dating. We go have dates. We’re friends. We go to exotic locations. We have great times,” he said during the debut episode of Caresha Please. “You’re a great mother and a great friend. We just have a good time.”
Is there still room for human creativity in a world where AI can produce music, paint pictures, and write books? It’s hard to imagine that the idea of generating music without going through an elaborate production process was unheard of just ten years ago. However, in 2022, you no longer need instruments or expensive studios to create your own songs.
All you need is an app on your phone, and if you’re really ambitious, learn how to use GarageBand on your laptop. With the introduction of AI, there are new tools for artists to create and distribute their work more efficiently than ever before. As a result of these developments, many people fear that creativity will become obsolete and artists will lose their relevance.
As a tech enthusiast and artist, Wong Kwan Chi has a different opinion. Kwan Chi sees the recent developments in artificial intelligence as an opportunity for creatives to explore new territory. Even though these tools can simplify most of the work an artist does in their creative process, Kwan Chi admits there are some drawbacks to AI-generated art. The lack of soulfulness and depth that art created by a human has is one major differentiator between AI-generated art and what an artist creates. This can make the former less effective, which means you can’t rely on it to entertain your audience just yet.
Kwan Chi says completely AI-compiled music remains a dream for now, but the tools still have their place in the industry. In his case, they are why he embarked on his music journey because they helped him overcome some of the major challenges most newbies in the music industry experience. “In my songs, some of the music is synthesized by AI,” Kwan Chi discloses. However, the artist notes that the human element, which gives the music resonance with the audience, must come from the artists themselves until such a time when AI technology matures.
What will completely AI-compiled music look like? Kwan Chiadmits it’s hard to foresee or predict that. He maintains that the human senses are still crucial in the creation process, and AI technology is far from achieving that. Kwan Chi says that the best an artist can do for now is leverage the rapid changes in tech to simplify their work, from production to distribution.
As an entrepreneur, tech startup owner, and musician, he has witnessed the impact of tech-driven changes in different industries and has seen firsthand how they affect the players in said fields. From that, he’s learned you can integrate content from different sectors and use it to succeed.
While others see a bleak future for musicians and artists, Kwan Chi sees a world of limitless possibilities for artists who are willing to innovate. Despite AI and machine-learning advancements, Kwan Chi maintains the reality is not as grim as it may sound at the moment.
An artist who goes above and beyond to create a genuine experience for their audience will still shine, and one who collaborates with others will be even more effective. Kwan Chi’s goal is to be the latter type of musician, bringing the art of music to the extreme. As he sees it, there has never been a better time to explore new possibilities and take his career as an artist to the next level.
Funko has announced Tha Dogg House, a new collaboration with Snoop Dogg.
The company partnered with the famed MC to create a Snoop Dogg-themed store in Inglewood, California. Tha Dogg House will feature a mural of the Hip Hop legend as well as life-sized Funko Pop! figures.
“This new store stays true to who I am as an entrepreneur and rapper,” the 50-year-old rapper said in a press release. “I can’t wait for my fans to experience it, to touch it, to feel it. Once you see it, it’s like no other thing in the world. Tha Dogg House will blow your mind.”
Tha Dogg House will be located next to Snoop Dogg’s Clothing store, which is near SoFi Stadium. The retail experience will offer exclusive collectibles along with Funko products from the worlds of sports, movies, anime and more.
“Snoop Dogg is an entertainment powerhouse and remains one of the most innovative and versatile figures in the entertainment industry,” Funko’s Chief Executive Officer Andrew Perlmutter said. “We look forward to the debut of our newest retail experience and our partnership with Snoop whose expertise and impact on pop culture further elevates the brand’s opportunity to connect with fandoms within music and sports.”
Tha Dogg House launches in January 2023. Pre-order Funko’s Snoop Dogg figures here.
Tekashi 6ix9ine callously mocked the death of PnB Rock, provoking a response from Wack 100.
6ix9ine joked about PnB Rock dying over a waffle in an Instagram Stories post. Wack 100 checked the controversial rapper in a comment on Instagram.
“[You’re] wrong on this one,” he wrote to 6ix9ine. “He died not acknowledging his surroundings. Wearing Jewelry in a area in which what he had on was more than what the local homes cost. Allowing a females suggestions [to] dictate the right decisions. Moving without security.”
Wack 100 continued, “A few of these things I’ve spoken to you about. Let this situation be a eye opener to you. Life is about decisions & the wrong one can kill ya life span. Blessings to the family but let this be a example of what not to do.”
6ix9ine’s PnB Rock trolling elicited outrage on social media. The two rappers had past beef, but 6ix9ine’s crass post crossed the line in the eyes of many online observers.
PnB Rock, whose real name was Rakim Allen, was shot and killed at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles on Monday (September 12). The shooting occurred shortly after his girlfriend tagged his location in an Instagram post.
PnB Rock was shot and killed at a Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles location in Los Angeles on Monday (September 12), but the restaurant was open for business on Tuesday (September 13).
According to TMZ, the restaurant was cleaned and operating a day after the deadly incident. Employees who witnessed the shooting were reportedly given the day off in wake of the tragedy.
Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles issued a statement following PnB Rock’s death on Monday. The restaurant said the safety of employees and patrons was its “utmost priority.”
“We are deeply saddened by the death of Rakim Hasheem Allen, (also known as PnB Rock), an incredible artist in Los Angeles and everywhere,” the statement read. “His passing represents an enormous loss to each and every one of us.”
It continued, “Our most heartfelt condolences, thoughts, and prayers go to the Allen family at this difficult time. The safety of our employees and guests are our utmost priority. We have and will continue to keep our place of business as safe as possible.”
PnB Rock was dining with his girlfriend at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles, where he was shot during a robbery. His girlfriend posted a photo of their food and location on Instagram.
A graphic video of the shooting’s aftermath surfaced on social media. PnB Rock was transported to a local hospital, but he was pronounced dead at the facility. He was 30.
Cardi B surprised students at I.S. 232 in the Bronx by visiting her old middle school on Tuesday (September 13).
According to multiplereports, Cardi B announced she’s donating $100,000 to the school. She stopped by her former stomping grounds as part of a tour with the nonprofit Community Capacity Development.
“I hope today is not a tearjerker day for me,” she said in a clip on her Instagram Stories.
NBC New York shared footage of Cardi B’s arrival at the school. I.S. 232 students loudly cheered when she appeared.
Cardi B spoke to the students about her school days and offered life advice. She encouraged the kids to be mindful of their futures.
“When you’re 14, when you’re 15, when you’re 18 and when you’re 21, make sure you think long-term,” she said.
Cardi B previously made stops in Brooklyn and Queens with Community Capacity Development. The organization aims to “uproot the systemic challenges facing marginalized communities of color,” per its website.
“I think a lot of times young people are attracted to survival,” the nonprofit’s founder K. Bain told Fox 5 New York. “When you don’t have employment opportunities, when you don’t have adequate resources in education, when you see nothing but closed doors, crime and violence becomes an option. Having someone like Cardi come back and say I want to be in human justice work – it’s a real inspiration.”
Twan Da God is in his producer bag and has a LOT to celebrate. Twan Da God, real name Antwan Newkirk, has worked and collaborated with some of the biggest heavy-hitters in the rap game, including NBA Youngboy, Rylo Rodriquez, Calboy, and JayDaYoungan… and he shows no signs of slowing down.
Originally born in a small town in North Carolina called Elizabethtown before relocating to Fayetteville when he was six-years-old, Twan Da God relocated to Atlanta in 2016 — a place he now calls home. It was in the sixth grade when he began experimenting with beats and rapping, passing out mixtapes to his peers in high school and performing local shows.
In describing himself, Twan Da God states, I’ve been producing mostly since 2016, going for my goals. I’m a producer who has a wide range from R&B to hip-hop to pop. I’m heavily influenced by the Atlanta culture.”
The name Twan Da God comes from Antwan’s desire to reach GOAT status, and he’s well on his way with the announcement of his new signing to Jay Z’s Roc Nation agency.
AllHipHop spoke with Twan Da God to discuss his love for music, how he learned to produce, his first big placement, how he produced for NBA Youngboy and Rylo Rodriguez, signing to Roc Nation, working with Calboy as part of 6Lement, goals, and more!
AllHipHop: When did you fall in love with music?
Twan Da God: I fell in love with music at a young age. I was part of a little rap group when I was growing up. We were doing shows. When I was in high school, I started traveling with my group. We opened up at proms. Did a couple of shows in New York, Tennessee.
But my main focus when I started taking on producing, I started pushing the producing more because I felt it was quicker to get me in the door. And being an artist takes a lot of money producing. Producing, you ain’t really gotta pay for stuff.
AllHipHop: How did you learn how to produce?
Twan Da God: I just watched my homeboy when I was growing up. I was shadowing him and picked it up that way. It started becoming a natural ability. I learned pretty easy and pretty fast just by watching. Who influenced my music were my favorite producers: Timbaland, Pharell, Ryan Leslie, Metro Boomin, the list goes on. It came real easy, I fell in love with it and started pushing forward.
AllHipHop: Do you remember your first big placement?
Twan Da God: It wasn’t that big, but it was big to me. Well, it was kind of big. It was this record I did with Derez De’Shon, it was called “VVS.” It had Money Man on it, Verse Simmonds. It was a dope record.
AllHipHop: Talk about producing “Goals” for NBA Youngboy, that’s huge.
Twan Da God: I don’t know if you know, I’m also part of a group now. It’s not just me. We go by 6Lement. My partner Parker, we’re in a group together. He’s with APG. He has the relationship with Cheese, NBA Youngboy’s engineer.
Actually, we all got a relationship now. We just had a lunch meeting when I was LA. He’s been rocking with us and asked for beats for him. He been rocking with it, he’s the one that jumped it off.
AllHipHop: Just like that?
Twan Da God: Yeah, it was crazy. Well our first record we did was called “Young Stunna.” It was on From The Bayou, the one that he got with Birdman. That was our first placement with Youngboy.
AllHipHop: I found out about 6Lement through Calboy, he shouted you out on my show Shirley’s Temple.
Twan Da God: Me and Calboy, we got some stuff about to come out with 6Lement. We recorded two projects together. All produced by us, the whole thing. We really went in. We did post-production on Black Heart and went crazy on it. It’s sounding real dope.
AllHipHop: How did you guys tap in?
Twan Da God: So I own a studio in Atlanta called Plugged In Studios. In my studio, you heard of Off The Porch?
AllHipHop: That sounds super familiar. Is that the Dirty Glove Bastard?
Twan Da God: Yeah, so they do that in my studio. In the warehouse in my studio. Calboy came for an interview and we had linked with one of his managers. He had booked the studio session, then he heard us cooking up in the next room. He’s like, “man, I gotta bring Cal. Y’all boys dope!”
The next day, he set up a session with Calboy and the first day we locked in, we knocked out 3 records. That just led on to more and more records. [laughs]
AllHipHop: You also did “Murder” with Rylo in Nardo Wick. How’d that come about?
Twan Da God: Me and Rylo been rocking for a long time. I was engineering him, he came in the studio one day and I played a beat. I said, “Bro, you gotta hop on this beat. This s### gonna be a hit.” I guess he listened and jumped on it. Next thing I know, he played it for me. Originally, he was trying to get 21 Savage on it, but then he came back with Nardo Wick on it. I’m like oh snap! That’s hard.
AllHipHop: Are you transitioning into an recording artist yourself?
Twan Da God: Right now, I lean more into songwriter than recording artist, so I be writing and helping other artists write. Really producing more: telling them to say, do it like this type thing. I mainly build relationships with artists where they feel comfortable with me to take my advice. That’s how I been rocking, I try to lock in with all the artists I know and create a relationship. OMB Peezy, that’s another one that I’m real close with. We lock in a lot, I got a couple of records with him. StreetsMadeMe.
AllHipHop: How does it feel to sign to Roc Nation as a producer? Congratulations.
Twan Da God: Thank you. Everything’s been going great. They been throwing me plays. We’ve really been working on it since last year. We been talking back and forth. My management, Donovan Butler, he’s the one who connected the whole thing and had them looking at me.
It took a while to lock everything in, but I kept working. They really signed me based off talent, they wasn’t really looking at the numbers. They’d listen to the production we was bringing. My manager would meet up with them, play new records and new beats. They was really feeling it. We done locked in a couple of sessions with other artists that’s with Roc Nation, and we been making a lot of dope music together. It’s going to be a beautiful relationship.
AllHipHop: Now what? What’s the game plan?
Twan Da God: I’ve mainly been working with songwriters and other producers, cooking up. Eric Bellinger, we locked in. We got some dope stuff we did together. He came to my studio in Atlanta, then I went to his studio in LA. We made a bunch of dope records. I really don’t know what’s the next one coming out, because we got a lot of placements.
We got one with SleazyWorld Go, another buzzing artist in Atlanta called Anti Da Menace. We be working with Lil Darius a lot, he’s another artist that just signed to a label. We got hella records with Lil Darius. We been locked in with Ryan Trey, we’ve done a lot of records with him.
Who else? You heard of Baby Jungle? We did the majority of his music too. We really locked in with the next wave that’s coming up right now, but we also got a lot of OGs in that game that we’ve been working with too.
AllHipHop: What is special about your beats?
Twan Da God: We’re bringing it back to real producing. We’re also being involved with the making of the song, so we’re controlling the direction. We’re just not putting out anything. We’re really here for the creativity and every detail of it.
AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio at all times?
Twan Da God: Some Hennessy or Tequila, maybe a little Don Julio. I need my water, and I like for a good smelling candle to be in the studio.
AllHipHop: Any goals for yourself?
Twan Da God: Yes, I got a lot of goals. Definitely want to get to the Grammys, trying to win one of them. I just want my team as a whole to be stamped in the music industry. Everybody is going to be recognized. I really want us to be the next big thing that everybody’s talking about. Well I feel like we are anyway, because we’re working towards it. It’s a lot of big things going on in the background, so we’re working hard.
We’re building the brand. It’s not just the production team. Eventually it’s going to be a label, so we’re working on that and building it up. Already got people wanting to intern for us. We just building it up.
AllHipHop: Why the name 6Lement?
Twan Da God: Carbon is the sixth element on the periodic table, which is essential for life. We feel like we’re essential to the music industry, that’s how we came up with that. It’s just some nerdy stuff. [laughs]
AllHipHop: What are you most excited for next?
Twan Da God: I’m really excited about this Calboy project. He’s a great guy, he got great energy. The music we did together, we got so many big features on it. Like Jackboy. Fredo Bang, Joey Badass, T-Pain. It’s going to be a real dope project, and I’m glad it’s gonna get the push it deserves.
AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let us know?
Twan Da God: Just be on the lookout for 6Lement, we all coming hard. Twan Da God, Parker, Donovan Butler, we all coming hard.
Moneybagg Yo might just have a baby on the way. As you know, he just broke it off with his presumed ex Ari Fletcher. But not so fast. The rumor world pretty much assumed that it was a break baby, but that may not be the case. People have already linked Ari with Portuguese soccer player Renato Sanches and even Meek Mill. But all of that talk may just be cap. The truth it stranger than the rumors. It seems like Ari and Moneybagg are still on some sort of journey. Look at what is populating the rumor mill.
And then there’s this:
Now, I am not a ring expert, but don’t they look similar?
Also, isn’t it really silly for us to think they are no longer anything? They were gifting each other land and Lambos! All of that has to count for something.
Anyway, that’s pretty much it.
I might as well talk about Lil Durk and India while I am here.
They are going back and forth on social media. I am glad I am not their age, because they seem juvenile as hell right now. Remember they are both on the other side of 25 and Durk us approaching 30. So, Durk posted the following, which we know he was talking to her.
And, of course, she had to reply with her own quip.
A bit of humble pie
Anyway, there’s a rumor that Durk had a baby by another woman, but I do not believe it. He has a baby with India. I hope they know their own little baby will see this one day. Get it together, because we need yall has younger representation of Black Love.
Jimmy Kimmel is under fire over a cringe-worthy prank when actor and writer Quinta Brunson received her first Emmy for her hit show, “Abbot Elementary.”
Kimmel lay on the floor acting like he was unconscious as she accepted her award. He thought he was being funny, but many people online thought he was a whole clown.
Apparently, Jimmy Kimmel was tasked to present the award for outstanding writing for a comedy series with Will Arnett. Arnett kinda dragged Kimmel on the stage with the joke being that the late-night host “got into the skinny margaritas” at the bar in remorse of losing earlier in the evening– so he was acting like he was passed out drunk.
But he stayed there … way too long … as the Black woman accepted her trophy and gave a two-minute long speech. Brunson tried to make a joke, saying “Jimmy, wake up. I won!”
Still, he did not. He stayed there until the segment was over. #SOCORNY
Twitter dragged him.
Popular author and theologian Candice Benbow said, “Jimmy Kimmel owes Quinta an apology but the messed up part is every image of her accepting her award has his ass in it. White men really are insufferable.”
Jimmy Kimmel owes Quinta an apology but the messed up part is every image of her accepting her award has his ass in it.
“The cruel thing about Jimmy Kimmel’s stupid bit during Quinta’s acceptance speech is that it *wasn’t* malicious. That’s the crux of everyday racism. It can’t be helped. The urge to overshadow, belittle, and/or mock us and our achievements is as natural to them as breathing,” Gloria Alamrew wrote, hitting it on the nose.
The cruel thing about Jimmy Kimmel’s stupid bit during Quinta’s acceptance speech is that it *wasn’t* malicious. That’s the crux of everyday racism. It can’t be helped. The urge to overshadow, belittle, and/or mock us and our achievements is as natural to them as breathing.
Tasteless rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is again in the news for making an outlandish remark online.
After news about PnB Rock’s death hit the internet, the rainbow-haired Brooklyn native took to his social media to joke about the Philadelphia chart-topper’s death.
Late night on Monday, September 12th, 6ix9ine took to his Instagram story and wrote, “Homie died over [waffle emoji].”
This crude reference to the murder of the “Feelins” rapper is believed to be a violation by many who are now wondering how he is still alive after all his trolling.
“It’s shouldn’t have been PnB it really should’ve been Takashi 69 like how is HE still alive.”
While many might believe this swipe came out of nowhere, the two have had beef for quite some time, and some people believed the Illadelphian got what was coming to him.
“Wanting to have my best friend Tekashi 6ix9ine smoked and now look PnB Rock?! 🤧 You was in a restaurant for only 20 minutes and got cooked like Supper. 🥘🥤 Damn. 👀R.I.P.”
Wanting to have my best friend Tekashi 6ix9ine smoked and now look PnB Rock?! 🤧 You was in a restaurant for only 20 minutes and got cooked like Supper. 🥘🥤 Damn. 👀R.I.P 💕🙏🏽🌴🌹 #RocNation 💎 #JayZDaughter 💜😈💯💯
In 2018, PnB took to Twitter and joked, “”Some b**** in the car wit my bro talkin bout can i play 6ixnine album even tho he a rat? Lol i hate this new generation I SWEAR.”
PnB followed that up with his own slick-talking, saying, “If he get smoked my life will be made no kizzyy.”
In response to that comment, 6ix9ine wrote, “You fell off the face of the earth.” Regardless of past beef, death is always a serious thing.
AllHipHop.com is calling for a cease in actualized violence and the condoning of murder against anyone within the culture.
Post Malone is the latest act to have an album chart on the Billboard 200 at least 300 times. This week, Malone’s Stoney scored its 300th entry on the tally by landing at the #123 position.
Back in 2016, Stoney opened at #6 on the Billboard 200 with 58,000 first-week units. Post Malone’s debut studio LP peaked at #4 in October 2017. The RIAA certified Stoney as 5x-Platinum in April 2021.
The Republic recording artist earned an RIAA Diamond Award (10 million units) for the Stoney single “Congratulations” featuring Quavo. “White Iverson” – which also lives on Stoney – has reached 8x-Platinum status.
Stoney‘s entry into Billboard‘s 300-week club comes as Post Malone also found Top 10 success on the most recent Hot 100 chart. His “I Like You (A Happier Song)” single featuring Doja Cat currently sits at #6.
Post Malone could pull off a second 300-week reign in the future. His chart-topping 2018 album, Beerbongs & Bentleys, has remained on the Billboard 200 chart for 228 weeks so far. 2019’s Hollywood’s Bleeding presently sits at 157 weeks.
One of the biggest moments of “television’s biggest night” involved comedian/actress Quinta Brunson. The Abbott Elementary creator won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.
However, some viewers took issue with presenter Jimmy Kimmel’s behavior that night. When Quinta Brunson went to receive her Emmy trophy, Kimmel laid down on the stage as Brunson gave her acceptance speech.
“Jimmy, wake up. I won,” said Quinta Brunson as she accepted her award. The 32-year-old Philadelphia native went on to thank her Abbott Elementary colleagues, her family, and others for their support.
Later in the evening, media members asked Quinta Brunson about Jimmy Kimmel’s on-stage antics. She did not seem to be too bothered by the late-night show host’s laying besides her as she won her first Emmy Award.
“The bit didn’t bother me that much. I don’t know what the internet thinks,” said Bunson. “Honestly, Jimmy gave me my first big late-night spot and was one of the first people to see Abbott. And he Instagram-messaged me that he saw this comedy and thought it was one of the greatest comedies of all time.”
Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs on ABC, the same network that broadcasts Abbott Elementary. Brunson also joked, “Tomorrow maybe I’ll be mad at him. I’m going to be on his show on Wednesday, so I might punch him in the face.”
Abbott Elementary also picked up an additional Emmy win. Hollywood veteran Sheryl Lee Ralph (Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Moesha) took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Sheryl Lee Ralph previously earned a Tony Award nomination for her work in the Dreamgirls musical.
