21 Savage, the Atlanta-raised and London-born rapper has asked a judge to impede some evidence from a previous run-in with law enforcement, an altercation he believes was unlawful.
According to TMZ, the “Rap Saved Me” artist wants any evidence connected to his 2019 traffic stop suppressed.
His lawyers have filed a motion to have a court stop the prosecution from using it because he believes the officers had no reason to pull him over. He says if they would not have flagged him in the first place, they would not have found the narcotics and weapons in the vehicle.
A police report alleges 21 Savage tossed a bottle of codeine out of the car when he and his entourage were pulled over. They also say they found a firearm in the car.
If he is convicted of this crime, the artist will be deported back to the United Kingdom. However he argues, he should not have been stopped in the first place, and outside of the lean allegedly thrown out the window, having a gun is not an issue.
“There was no illegality for the weapon to be in the car,” 21 Savage stated.
Allhiphop.com reported in April of 2022 that the artist’s three-year immigration status woes have taken a turn for the worst.
Back then, the Dekalb County District Attorney’s office put a hold on his immigration fight while criminal charges filed by ICE are cleared up. He simply has no idea what will happen if his Hail Mary of the defense – they should not have stopped me in the first place – does work.
Jennifer Hudson is “still processing” her newfound EGOT status.
The “Dreamgirls” star has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award – earning her the coveted “EGOT” status.
First winning an Oscar for her role in “Dreamgirls,” then two Grammys – one for her self-titled album – and an Emmy for “Baba Yaga,” Jennifer won her first Tony Award for “A Strange Loop” in June.
Reflecting on her newfound status in an interview on CBS Mornings, Jennifer said, “I’m still processing it. To be able to know fully what that means, the company that I’m in… ‘Cause it came as a surprise. I did not fully see it coming.”
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Winning a Tony as a producer for “A Strange Loop” made Jennifer the 17th person – and the youngest female – in history to achieve EGOT status.
“I went there to celebrate the cast for getting 11 nominations, and I don’t feel like I’ve been present. And then when they said, Strange Loop, best musical, I was cheering for them,” she recalled. “And once we get on the stage, everybody started chanting, ‘EGOT, EGOT,’ and I was like, ‘Wait, what?'”
Jennifer revealed that she bought a keepsake to remember the moment.
Already owning a ring with the letters “EGO” to commemorate her achievements before the Tony Award, she now also owns a charm with the number “17.”
Typically, divorce is difficult for the average person.
However, when it comes to celebrities and their exes, it could be crazier than anyone could ever imagine.
R&B singer Ne-Yo can attest to that. As the chart-topping songwriter is involved in a messy divorce with his estranged wife, Crystal Smith, some mess-ups are costly.
According to court documents obtained by Radar Online, the award-winning songwriter is “so sick” after his wife demanded primary custody of their kids, child, and spousal support, and possibly violated a court order that said they should not harass each other.
He believes she did this by slamming him in public, specifically pointing to an emotional Instagram post she made before she filed for divorce last month.
The post was captioned, “8 years of lies and deception. 8 years of unknowingly sharing my life and husband with numerous of women who sell their bodies to him unprotected … every last one of them! To say I’m heartbroken and disgusted is an understatement. To ask me to stay and accept it is absolutely insane. The mentality of a narcissist.”
Smith has told people he cheating on her and is about to have a baby with another woman.
The two were married on Feb. 20, 2016, separated on July 22, 2022, and Crystal submitted her petition for divorce on Aug. 1, 2022.
Mr. “Irreplaceable” believes things are going “to the left, to the left,” after Crystal is spreading his business around to anyone that would listen, including the paparazzi.
A motion from his lawyers says, “To date, [Ne-Yo] has loss approximately $400,000 in wages associated with public appearances, professional bookings, and promotional efforts related to the promotion of his new musical project,” because of her actions.
He believes a judge should hold her in contempt and force her to delete the Instagram posts about him, barring her from venting about their situation to the public.
Three West Coast rap legends are teaming up to produce a brand new animated series.
According to Deadline, Ice-T and NWA founding members Arabian Prince and Dr. Dre will link to make “Death For Hire: The Origin of Tehk City.”
Theproject will be both a graphic novel through Z2 Comic and animated series and has been created by Ice-T, Arabian Prince, and artist Tommy The Animator. Dr. Dre will make an original score for the work.
There are plans to expand it from the series into music, toys, and NFTs.
To make the project pop, the producers have enlisted the following people to do voiceover work on the cartoon.
In addition to Ice-T, who is a notable actor, having starred in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” for 22 seasons as the character who has the distinction of being the fourth-longest running prime-time live-action character of all time, he has cast his wife Coco, Snoop Dogg, Tracy Morgan, Busta Rhymes, Mike Epps, Treach, Arabian Prince, Peter Scanavino, Roxanne Shanté, Ben Baller, Styles P, Tone Trump, Emilio Rivera, Tommy The Animator and Shannon Eric Denton to appear on the show.
Deadline breaks down the synopsis this way: “Crooked Mayor Chuck Davis (Ice-T), his deadly female assassin Rhonda Knuckles (Coco), and right-hand-man Maniac Max (Treach) must navigate the savage law of the street. With his hands occupied with everything from money laundering to hired hits, Davis tries to stay one step ahead of the competition in the Round Table Gang—Benny Tang (Ben Baller), Azul Michoacan (Emilio Rivera), and Vinny “Pipes” Roselli—who have controlled the black market undercurrent of Tehk City for years.”
“But information comes at a price, especially when purchased by Pretty Black (Snoop Dogg), whose black market network feeds him intelligence from the furthest reaches of Tehk City,” the publication adds.
“Davis and his crew will soon learn that grabbing power from the top dog can take you sky high or drag you to the grave,” it reads.
There was a remix that was being promoted and it featured Megan Thee Stallion and the legendary Lil Kim. We had the exclusive! And I was proud to break the news! However, all did not work out according to plan, b.
The “Plan B” remix was taken off line as quickly as it came. The song was banging and it had Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Kim trading bars back-and-forth on the song. However, something went wrong. The song was only up for a couple of hours. Before I continue, it does live online in an un-official capacity. After listening, it is clear that Kim just busted a rap and then they added Meg’s original song.
At the moment, nobody knows what actually happened. There are some rumors though. Some people have suggested that the song was not official and people put it out before it was sanctioned. And that resulted in the abrupt takedown. But, there were other rumors that may few why it was removed. 50 Cent immediately started up with Lil’ Kim, stating that Kim was talking about Nicki Minaj‘s child in the song. Kim brush that off, admitting that she was talking about an ex!
And that is when her ex came into the picture. Mr. Papers is her former dude & baby daddy and he immediately responded to the takedown.
A lot of people have speculated that 50 Cent or Nicki Minaj had the song moved, but that does not seem to be the case. The reality is is Megan Thee Stallion never posted the song on her Instagram or her YouTube channel. It just seems that for some reason, both parties were not on board with this song. And that does not mean Meg did it. It is more feasible that her label shut it down.
That said, we wish all the best for Kim, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion.
An NFT company has filed a lawsuit against rapper Tyga regarding his breach of contract on a project.
Allegedly, the chart-topper went ghost on a half-a-million opportunity, where he was supposed to create a custom set of digital art offerings around his image and likeness.
According to Yahoo! Entertainment, Kreation Technologies says the rapper bailed out of the deal and stalled the $500,000 effort. Tyga received a signing bonus of $100,000.
It read in part, “‘Ten Thousand TYGA’ is the superstar’s latest foray into the NFT space and his first into the world of contemporary CryptoArt with partners Kreation.”
“As the trend for digital memorabilia explodes,” it continued. “TYGA creates a special NFT collection for his fans, inspired by the iconic tombs of ancient pharaohs with a techno-futuristic vibe.”
The lawsuit says the “Too Many” artist was supposed to “facilitate the design, creation, production, marketing, sale, and distribution of NFTs in exchange for the use and incorporation of TYGA’s name, image, likeness, music, and artwork.”
He was supposed to do three “drops.” One of the drops would have had 10,000 unique NFTs. Another one would feature 75 unique NFTs. The last drop is an exclusive NFT creation for only one mega buyer.
The auction was to start on June 17th on Mafic Eden at 5 p.m. (BST).
Thus, the artist’s participation was said to be “critical to the success” of the project.
The complaint also said they needed Tyga to “utilize his status and public following to endorse and gain exposure” to help sell the NFTs to fans when they dropped.
Tyga’s breach is directly related to him not posting about the project on social media, specifically Instagram and Twitter, not doing interviews with the press, and not appearing in various Twitter Space conversations and Reddit “Ask Me Anything” Forums.
Kreations says Tyga did nothing to promote the art on the day of the drops, failing to “materially participate in the promotion and marketing of the project.”
The New York Police Department believes they know who defaced a mural of deceased rapper the Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace.
According to the New York Post, the vandalism of the Brooklyn artwork was captured on surveillance footage, released a video late Wednesday.
At midnight on Friday, August 26th, the footage captured the person walking with a white bag to the mural on St. James Place and Fulton Street in Clinton Hill. This is the block where Biggie grew up.
The footage shows him splashing black paint on Biggie’s face and later writing the words in red spray paint over it, “East Coast.”
Officers are looking to track down the suspect who destroyed Vincent Ballentine’s masterpiece on the outdoor wall of the Beauty World Salon.
Ballentine took to social media and spoke about the desecration of his iconic mural.
One fan thought it was awful, commenting, “BIG UPS to you bc I was just thinking of the foul treatment of a legend on his namesake … it’s also a straight violation of spectacular art. Thank you for fixing it because we value seeing that on your corner!.”
“It’s the people who gentrified our town Bedstuy,” another one said, despite Biggie actually being from Clinton Hill and possibly hustled in the Stuy. “They need to leave and go back where they came from.”
The person’s whose name is @BottlesUp_Ent went on to say, “I’m 2014 I went on St. James the Junior Mafia to celebrate B.I.G. birthday and was told by some new comer that he doesn’t want his kids to see us in front of the building B.I.G. lives in and he called the cops and we had to leave. This year he couldn’t stop it so I know there are a lot of people like that guy who are upset that the culture is still there. It’s sad but true, we all need to love where we come from before other people come in and treat and claim it as their own.”
New York Mayor Eric Adams even addressed the situation shortly after the mural was vandalized.
“Biggie is a hero to our community, and that’s darn sure not how you spread love the Brooklyn way, as Biggie would say,” Adams said. “We’re going to look into that and make sure that mural is cleaned up and repaired because this has a place there and it remains there, and we want to find the person responsible.”
We hope the police find the person who violated the King of Brooklyn memorial.
R&B singer Ari Lennox dropped her sophomore studio LP, age/sex/location, on September 9. The Dreamville recording artist’s latest project features Lucky Daye, Chlöe, and Summer Walker.
“There were so many times where she just invited me to have dinner, just sweet friendship stuff that honestly is very rare to me,” said Ari Lennox about her collaborator. “I want more of that, I love that from Summer.”
Lennox continued, “Yeah, I don’t feel like my friends take me out like that. Well, [Dreamvile co-founder Ibrahim Hamad] and Dreamville, they do. They look out for me a lot. But specifically, Summer has taken me out a few times, she’s so lovely. Yes, I have chills. I didn’t even realize how special that is to me until I’m talking about it right now. Oh my God, I love that about her.”
Ari Lennox Applauds Her Dreamville Boss J. Cole
In addition, Ari Lennox also discussed Dreamville’s other top executive, J. Cole. She praised the Fayetteville, North Carolina representative for how he cares for himself and other people.
“It’s good energy, that’s a healthy man and a very, very great example. Literally how he takes care of himself and then the people that he surrounds us with,” Lennox stated. “The therapy resources that he literally helps so many people in the team.”
The “Pressure” vocalist added, “All the people around him constantly just helping people mentally, emotionally, and spiritually a really, really good person. I strive to be as healed as I feel Cole is, like he’s a good man.”
Missy Elliott Is One Of Lennox’s Inspirations
In the interview with Zane Lowe, Ari Lennox reflected on her musical inspirations as well. Lennox expressed her appreciation for accomplished songwriter Teedra Moses and Hip Hop/R&B legend Missy Elliott.
“It’s definitely a lot of just Missy vibes and Teedra Moses. I just love Soul and R&B so much, I literally listen to it so much,” Lennox told Lowe. “It’s everything to me so it’s going to always ooze out naturally with my melodies, with my writing style. It’s just always going to come out. All of these legendary people they’re always going to come out.”
Lennox’s age/sex/location follows the 2019 album, Shea Butter Baby. That project peaked at #67 on the Billboard 200 chart. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the title track featuring J. Cole as Platinum (1 million units).
Social media personality Rolling Ray got involved in the reignited beef between 50 Cent and Lil Kim.
50 Cent mocked Lil Kim’s daughter after claiming she dissed Nicki Minaj’s son on Megan Thee Stallion’s “Plan B” remix. Mr. Papers, the father of Lil Kim’s child, fired back at 50 Cent on Instagram Stories.
“@50cent keep my Daughter out ya internet comedy,” he wrote.
Mr. Papers later received a direct message from Rolling Ray on Instagram. Rolling Ray suggested Mr. Papers’ response was weak.
“It ain’t comedy when he directly disrespects your daughter,” Rolling Ray wrote. “& as uh man you look weak allowing him to do just that. But u soo new York?? Do better tighten up.”
50 Cent’s longstanding feud with Lil Kim resurfaced due to his trolling on Instagram. The G-Unit rapper encouraged Nicki Minaj to diss the Junior M.A.F.I.A. member after the “Plan B” remix dropped.
“@nickiminaj you better light her ass up i’m watching,” he wrote. “she said something about the baby, her baby eye fvcked up. LOL.”
Lil Kim denied 50 Cent’s claims about her referencing Nicki Minaj’s son.
“I never said a word about anyone’s child … please feel free to listen to the song where we were clearly talking about an EX,” she wrote on Instagram Stories. “To try and twist my words to have an excuse to take digs at my child is disgusting. I’m one of the most disrespected legends in the game but what you will not do is come for MY CHILD.”
Read more about 50 Cent and Lil Kim’s latest war of words here.
Lil Gotit put a vandal on notice for messing with his brother Lil Keed’s grave.
The Alamo Records rapper admonished the vandalism in an Instagram Stories post on Thursday (September 8). Lil Gotit made it clear he would take action if he ever catches the person responsible for disrespecting Lil Keed’s grave.
“Whoever going to keed grave tryna unscrew him out the wall And stuff when I catch u it ain’t gone be nan nice so I hope u see this message!!!!” he wrote.
The YSL member died days after Young Thug, Gunna and others were indicted in a sweeping RICO case. Lil Keed, who wasn’t indicted, denied the allegations against his fellow YSL members prior to his death.
“YSL is a family,” he wrote on Instagram. “YSL is a label. YSL is a way of life. YSL is a lifestyle. YSL is not a gang. YSL is not a criminal [organization]. YSL is not a street gang. YSL is not a mob.”
Lil Keed died shortly after defending his YSL brethren. Lil Gotit mourned his brother’s death on social media.
“Can’t believe I seened u die today bro I did all my cries I know what u want me to do and that’s go hard for Mama Daddy Our Brothers Naychur and Whiteboy #ImaHoldthisShitDown,” he wrote.
View Lil Gotit’s warning about the grave vandalism below.
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir are expecting their second child together.
Ka’oir disclosed her pregnancy in an Instagram video on Friday (September 9). She referenced lyrics from Gucci Mane’s song “Mrs. Davis” in the post’s caption.
“’Let’s Have Another Baby ICE Needs Somebody To Play With’ @laflare1017 @icedavis1017,” she wrote.
The footage showed Ka’oir bringing a pregnancy test to her husband while he was in bed. He smiled after seeing the test was positive.
Ka’oir’s video then shifted to her getting an ultrasound. The couple heard their baby’s heartbeat, prompting a comment from Gucci Mane.
“It got stronger,” he said in the clip.
The 1017 Records rapper married Ka’oir in 2017. Their son Ice Davis was born in 2020.
Earlier this year, Gucci Mane gave $1 million in cash to his wife for her birthday. He also posted a glowing message about Ka’oir on Instagram.
“Happy Birthday to my wife the most beautiful woman in the world and the best thing ever came into my life,” Gucci Mane wrote in January. “I love you Mrs Davis 4ever and appreciate and will never take you for granted. I got the perfect wife and family and I got your back 4life @keyshiakaoir.”
Check out the couple’s pregnancy announcement below.
Nearly everybody who knows anything about the music industry knows just how cutthroat it can be. Feezy350 is no exception. He’d used this ideology early on in his career to his advantage though by using it as a source of motivation. As soon as he got past any of the possible doubts he may have encountered at the start, Feezy350 A.K.A. GBPreach went all out in his pursuit of success on his own path.
Achieving that quickly, getting his work on NBA2k 07,and having also worked with the likes of T-Pain, Pitbulls team, and countless other household names. Feezy350 continues to build his empire day by day working hard on both already active plans as well as coming up with new ones. Experiencing his fair share of obstacles through the years, Feezy350 has beaten the odds time and time again.
Acknowledging his own role in some of the situations he’d found himself in, Feezy350 hopes to be an influence on the youth and a warning that although he has found what he was looking for, his mistakes in the past could have cost him his whole future. He doesn’t want to see that happen to anyone else. One thing Feezy350 does in an effort to make a change for the better is advocating for such a simple thing as “patience”. Being well educated and an above-average talent with consistent work and progression, Feezy350 regularly shows why he is the man worth knowing in the 2022 music industry.
With the 4th quarter of 2022 approaching and a new year on the way, artists are going extra hard with their music. Verified Hustler presents you with some of the most talented artists from around the world along with their latest releases. In alphabetical order are rising talents you want to get familiar with. Look out for these artists and their new music in 2023! Read more on Verified Hustler Mag and Midwest Fleet Radio.
AJ Reynolds – “Out The Box” – Hit after hit, AJ Reynolds has proven himself to be a lyrical success as well as securing a spot on NBC TV’s ‘The Four’ to perform in front of Diddy, DJ Khaled, and the world. His new release, “Out The Box”, is a 19-song album that changes vibes within the blink of an eye. The title speaks itself into existence. You have to think outside the box. You need to be different. You need to stand out. You need to be different from the gimmicks and the Hollywood clones walking around the industry like zombies. IG: @Realajreynolds
Armanti Weeks – “Tell Me” – Armanti Weeks is an incredibly talented R&B/soul singer from Los Angeles, CA who’s been getting heaps of appreciation from his growing audiences. Wanderer and Tell Me are two of his most soulful tracks that mirror If you want to groove to a soulful track, Armanti’s voice is one of the most beautiful vocals you will hear. IG: @armantiweeks
Awks Cord – “Money Talk” – Awks Cord – is a Pacific Northwest artist who’s been making waves across the U.S this year. Her new single “Money Talk” is an instant classic. It’s a very vibey track, with pure sounding ethereal production. Check it out now! IG: @awkscord_
Butta The Preacher – “Crazy About God” – Butta The Preacher is now at the top of the global music charts with his new hit single “Crazy About God” ft. Shallon Tore’ and Emcee N.I.C.E. Butta The Preacher is a native of Indiana whose music career as a Christian hip hop artist is something the music industry’s been needing. At 21 years old, he was shot 9 times and left for dead. Soon after that, he was hit by a drunk driver, where he flatlined and was brought back to life. During that moment, Butta The Preacher, who was once Butta Gutta, announced his calling to the gospel. He now calls his rhymes sermons on beats and he is bringing the church to the streets! This song is the Holy Anthem! #CAG IG: @ButtaThePreacher
CasinoATX – “Wanna Ride” – CasinoATX drops “Wanna Ride” from his stellar album The Street Nerd. With a hard trunk-rattling beat from his stalwart production team RawWitDaDaw, Casino delivers a southern pimpish flow, about the ladies’ love of his immaculate cars. Already getting spins from DJ Chuck T, DJ BrooklynRich, and GoDJ DJ J Corey Lamar, “Wanna Ride” is proving to be a late summer banger, for the clubs and the streets. IG: @CasinoATX
Dat Kidd Krillz – “Get Up” ft. 62 ShootaVil – Rising artist Dat Kidd Krillz drops a new hit single titled “Get Up” ft. 62 ShootaVil. Rinserz Only Entertainment is coming with the heat! Check out this dope joint now and follow Dat Kidd Krillz For his latest releases. IG: @datkidd_krillz
Detroit Barbie – “That Ain’t My Thot” ft. FL Dusa – Detroit Barbie just dropped a hot new video titled “That Ain’t My Thot” ft. FL Dusa. The hit single is a remake of “it ain’t my fault” by Silkk the Shocker. Detroit Barbie states, “this video was so much fun to create. The party scene turned into a real party that went on to 4 am while they worked diligently to get all the shots needed.” The Atlanta-based artist, who is signed to Pure Life Entertainment, continues to impress with her hard-core rhymes and sexy styles. IG: @OfficialDetroitBarbie
Flipstyle – “Creation of Music” – Flipstyle continues to elevate not only the hip hop industry but entertainment as a whole. His new album, Creation of Music, is starting to end straight fire. Among so many amazing songs, Flipstyle’s new album features the breakthrough single: Modern Entertainment, Part 1. You can expect a lot more from this up-and-coming artist, so be sure to follow him on social media for his latest releases. IG: @FlipstyleMusic
Gio Genesis – “Wasting Away” – 23-year-old New York artist Gio Genesis has shared a potent new single called “Wasting Away.” If you are a fan of stars such as Giveon, Khalid, and Daniel Caesar, you will be a fan of Gio Genesis’s soulful melodies and his story. Fresh Scoops describe his music as “a nostalgic sound with a conscientious take on the future.” Gio’s melodic structure and unique lyricism make him a force to be reckoned with. IG: @_giogenesis
Haze OPC – “Together” – Bringing the feeling back to music with the success of his latest hit singles, “Together” and “All White (Feeling Godly)”, Haze OPC Is preparing the world for his upcoming album “MyGODMySelfMyFamily&I In GOD We Trust”, which is set to drop 9/22/22. Haze OPC has been delivering nonstop hits, bringing his sound more to life meanwhile giving hope and inspiring many others around the world. He just reached a celebratory milestone of 1 million streams. Look out for his new album dropping soon! IG: @Mr_paper_chaser_opc
Ike Rhein – “Summer Breeze” – Ike Rhein is a 20-year-old Pop singer based in Miami, Fl. Ike Rhein discovered his voice and passion for music at a young age. He learned how to play numerous instruments, and began creating melodies, compositions, and songs as a child. He’s accumulated a sizable following and millions of streams and views. Ike Rhein has collaborated with various notable talents such as multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Vinny DeLeon, platinum artist Luh Kel, YN Jay, and Grammy-nominated Andy Vandette. With a fusion of futuristic notes and nostalgic vocals, Ike Rhein’s distinctive sound is on its way to the forefront of the global stage. Look out for his highly anticipated debut EP, Memoir, dropping this year. IG: @IkeRhein
Jxck Wolf – “Rolling Up” ft. Fritz Victor – Jxck Wolf is a Canadian-based music producer, artist, musician, and songwriter. His new release was composed by Jxck Wolf and written, recorded, and performed by both Fritz Victor and Jxck Wolf. Fritz has mainly been known for his music production, this track is his debut song as a vocal artist and singer. They tried to emulate that feeling of riding through your city then “rolling up” and meeting up with the crew and having a night out on the town. This is the ultimate cruising track for the summer! IG: @Jxck_Wolf
Jeweliet – “Prescription” – Jeweliet is a New York City-based R&B and Pop artist. Her new single “Prescription” is about addictive energy and good vibes! It’s about how sometimes you have bad days and need someone to make everything okay. The cure is about letting go of what’s weighing you down and letting somebody be your healing, be your Rx. In this world, we all have problems, no matter what race or gender we are. She believes everyone carries the prescription to subscribe to friends or their significant other. IG: @Theycallmejeweliet
Joseph Carney & IAMTHELIVING – “The Reverse” – The Reverse music video is a unique, conceptual new offering from acclaimed filmmaker Joseph Carney made in collaboration with Juno-winning musician IAMTHELIVING. Having both grown up in the UK before relocating to Canada, the two artists joined forces to create this one-of-a-kind piece, halfway across the world from their shared homeland. This video is a must-see! IG: @iamtheliving
LÉA THE LEOX – “T.V.” – Los Angeles-based singer LÉA THE LEOX shares an infectious new single called “T.V.” This release showcases her genre-bending versatility and sharp songwriting skills. Boasting a diverse, colorful sonic palette that draws from nu-disco, R&B, pop, and more, “T.V.” makes for a buoyant, refreshing sound suitable for the summer. IG: @leatheleox
Lon Sterling – “Butterfly” – Growing up in California, Lon Sterling quickly found his passion for music, leaving the states at the young age of 18 to travel around Europe with his band, he has experienced a diverse set of cultures and has brought his experience to life through his music. Lon Sterling is an artist you definitely want to keep an eye on. IG: @lonsterling
Naeem Reign – “Chanty” – Naeem Reign is a New Jersey-based singer, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer who has worked with many celebrities such as Gillie Da King, Young Ma, Philadelphia Freeway, Jadakiss, DMX, and more. Naeem Reign’s energies are felt worldwide and maybe even universal. Check out his new album “Chanty” now! IG: @Naeem_Reign
NLB Mateo – “Down” ft. Maino – NLB Mateo is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. Previously known as the “Teen Triple Threat Xavier”. His management teams Bossed Up & AOS Entertainment have an enigmatic talent on their hands and plan for a dominant 2023. NLB Mateo’s new single “Down” features an incredibly-laced verse from NYC Hip-Hop veteran, Maino as well as a smooth serenade from the singer himself. IG: @NLBMateo
Nukstarr – “Bird Flu” – Nukstarr is a Queens, NY-based hip hop artist who’s performed with Juelz Santana, Benny the Butcher, Maino, Jim Jones, and more. In July 2021, she established Nukcleairs, which is her own brand of sneakers. She then created her own label, Prominent Sound Music Group with her best friend Delisa “De-De” Noble. With the release of Bird Flu, a collab with Hot 97’s DJ Chris Dollar, she and her team believe “She Got One!” IG: @Nukstarr
P.A.T. Louisiana’s Finest & Los Musick – Too Much Fire is simply a hit record! It has all of the elements that you are looking for..Sizzling chicken frying in grease from the best-fried chicken in the world, soul-shifting motivation in the lyrics and hook to grab your attention with rhythmic bounce that will have your head bobbing and your feet stomping! IG: @losmusick & @instapat
Rahmón P. – “Water & Wine” – Rising artist and producer Rahmón P. from New Orleans, La is back with a new single “Water & Wine” off his third upcoming album 5D PASTELS, produced by him as well. Check it out now! IG: @RahmonParker
Rich Ash – “It Takes Pape To Play” – Rich Ash is a rising artist and producer from Detroit, MI who has the full package. Lyrical, witty, luxurious, creative, and optimistic are a few ways one might describe him. The music depicts life lessons, struggles, blessings, success, and plethora of other things. Rich has pioneered his path in the music world with catchy street music that proudly illuminates his hometown and hood. Get familiar with him now. IG: @RichAshWealthy
Rich Soul – “Back Outside” – Rich Soul is Lamar Kash, Noez Newton & Astro Jetsun. The 3 brothers were born in Nashville, TN, and raised in Atlanta, GA. Growing up in a single-mother household, music always provided a voice to the brothers where no one else could. Rich Soul’s main influences were R&B and Gospel music. They fell in love with the sound and it continues to shape their musical artistry today. Rich Soul is poised to become great with a unique sound and a profound message. Check out their new release “Back Outside” now! IG: @RichSoul
S.Burley – “Shaka Zulu” ft. Yung Splita – Shaka Zulu is by far S.Burley’s greatest hit. This song embodies the energy of a spirit warrior. The way Andres Yepes directed and edited the music video gives off a cinematic look and feel. S.Burley does not miss his music. His talent is one of a kind and he lives up to the hype of being the future of hip hop. IG: @sburleytbjr
Senior. – “Weekday” – Australian Rapper Senior. debuts in the U.S with his hit Weekday which has a co-sign from Fat Joe. The song has one of the catchiest hooks of the year by Australian R&B Singer, Pasika. They’ve been making music together for 10+ years and were featured in NYC’s Time Square! Senior. is an artist, entrepreneur and business owner who has a record label, 2 boxing gyms, a clothing brand, and a property development company. IG: @JarryDSenior
Shooby – “Some” – Shooby is from Compton, CA. With mellow fresh rhymes and beats, the SoCal rapper covers subjects that explore what it’s like to stay alive and survive. Shooby’s rap style comes as a surprise. He’s not like other rappers, and he’s not trying to be. IG: @shooby
SS Naro – “Best Friends” – SS Naro is an artist from Detroit, MI. He has a hot song titled Best Friends off his Closing Arguments album. He has a unique sound mixed with the best of both worlds. SS Naro is a rapper, but also sings as well. Best Friends is the most requested song on his album. The song has a great tempo that creates a great vibe. IG: @ @thagod_naro
Tae Envy – “Take It Off” – Emerging multi-talented artist & songwriter Tae Envy from Detroit’s west side started doing music at the age of 16. The inspiration behind his music comes from his family. His dad is a musical genius with the piano and his brother battles raps. He released his debut single “Take It Off”, which surpassed 100k+ views. Later on, dropping his first EP “Envy” under his new label 600 Forever Ent. Look out for his new music coming soon! IG: @TaeEnvy
Tree Boogy – “Life Too Short” – Rising artist Tree Boogy just released a hot new single titled “Life Too Short”. His new single is about focusing on life’s important moments and realizing what’s real and fake. Check it out now! IG: @TreeBoogy
Trench Twins – “Trench SZN” – Summer 2022 served us with a heat wave coming up out of the trenches! In doing so, hip-hop brotherly duo, Trench Twins delivered their trendy track Trench SZN from their My Brother’s Keeper project. That album served as their debut project as a group. In doing so, they beautifully blended Reggaeton, R&B, dancehall, and drill. Capturing catchy sounds in what felt like a night on the town in the city. IG: @Trench.Twins
UnLearn The World –“Never That” – UnLearn The World kicked in the door to 2022 with an underground anthem that got a special assist from Mr. Bing Bong himself Nems for the Bingy remix to his self-produced track “Never That”. Though based in the Bay Area, UnLearn didn’t stray far from his Uptown NYC roots to deliver a grimey beat with quick wit, social commentary, and bravado in every bar, starting the song with “F**k the internet I’m popular in real life. Some of y’all will never know what that feels like…”. IG: @UnLearnTheWorld
We all have a nostalgic mood and love for music. The world has seen some remarkable artists in these genres, including Jay Z, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, and my personal favorite, Future. These artists have all made significant contributions to this genre during the span of their careers.
As part of a world full of art and music, there is a name in the world of Melodic Rap Music that is rising rapidly. This name is gaining popularity all over the world. YES, you guessed it right. I’m referring to Shamir Syed, the Melodic Rap artist from Toronto, Canada.
Shamir, mostly known as Shamir Syed, is a well-known Record Producer, Song Writer, and Singer who is known for producing melodic rap music.
Shamir Syed has been a passionate fan of Melodic Rap, Afropop, Reggae, Hip Hop, classical, and Afrobeats since his childhood. Swimming, watching movies, playing volleyball, and taking trips on vacations are some of his favorite hobbies.
Seeing the growing fanbase in the community Shamir Syed started taking his music career seriously and started posting song covers on his Instagram where a huge audience from all around the world also liked his talent which aroused his interest to record, produce and release his own music albums and songs.
Shamir Syed finds music as a very effective way to communicate with the masses and convey his thoughts through the lyrics. He further revealed his upcoming album’s melodies are based on love, pain, and resilience as we`ve already witnessed in his recently released single “Top G” on September 5th, 2022. The melodies are highly targeted to the young generation as an inspiration to dream for a better tomorrow.
Keeping his goals and motto to inspire youth, dream big, and spread love through his music, Shamir Syed announced on Instagram that he`s working on the production of his Debut album featuring more than 6 songs in it which are going to be released very soon
According to his website, his album release date is as follows:
1. No Favours – Release Date: September 10, 2022
2. To The Top – Release Date: September 10, 2022
3. Myself – Release Date: September 10, 2022
4. Iced Up – Release Date: September 10, 2022
5. Supply and Demand – Release Date: September 10, 2022
6. Fantastic – Release Date: September 10, 2022
In an interview with another local Television Network, Shamir Syed credited his school and the local community center for playing a major role in helping him discover his talent. They gave him a chance to play a part in the choirs. This is what shaped him into who he is today. Ideally, there are many artists in the Canadian music industry who inspire him and Shamir Syed would love to work with them in his career one day.
The fans of his music are looking forward to seeing more of his in the coming years and so we’re excited about his upcoming album called “Demand”.
You can follow Shamir Syed on his Instagram to stay up to date with his latest music.
Taneeyah and Meniyah Biscette (TM Twins) have joined their youngest sister Krissy Biscette in a new trio group “Cette 3” which goes under a new name because they are not just the twins it’s the three of them aka “Cette 3”. Cette 3 is the biggest girl group in Houston.
Cette 3 is currently releasing a new untitled project which was announced on social media recently followed by confirmation from TMK Management releasing details that they have just signed a deal with notorious independent record label Swaggertown Records for a mutual partnership deal and they plan to release an EP on all platforms sometime in October according to a recent tweet.
Tim Walton’s start in music came at a young age when he used writing as an outlet to deal with his life issues; Life has its ups and downs for everyone. Inspired by the likes of Drake, Kanye West, and Jay Z, Tim has been crafting his own sound for many years now.
With a bright career ahead of him, Tim is on pace to do something great with his talent. During quarantine, he was busy making new music which he is currently rolling out. Make sure to check out the links below and stay up to date on the star’s career.
Confident. Powerful. Outgoing. Yusef Reown was born a natural leader. A product of Texas (birthed in Dallas and raised in Waxahachie), the prideful 27-year-old possesses something deep within that is uniquely special. He has built himself into an authentic multidisciplinary talent with a range of titles that include marketing guru, standup comedian, entrepreneur, and actor. Rising up the entertainment ranks on charisma, formidable hard work, grit, and determination, Yusef is a bonafide businessman and brand.
Yusef has developed an unparalleled work ethic as well as a mind for business, particularly studying social media trends, algorithms, and ways to monetize his various Twitter and Instagram accounts. A mad scientist about marketing – from growth hacking and branding to content strategy and SEO, Yusef’s intense passion for all things digital has put his name in rooms he has yet to enter.
The marketing guru received a Bachelor’s and Master of Science degree in Psychology from Grand Canyon University, which further emphasized his intrinsic ability to relate to and connect with individuals from all walks of life. In 2018, Yusef aligned his skillset with SpiritualWord, a globally-recognized digital platform that bridges the gap between culture and Christianity. As the Director of Marketing, the creative risk-taker helped to accelerate the company’s growth to over 2.4 million online followers using his innate strengths of amplifying businesses and their bottom lines.
Yusef has proven to be successful in generating revenue through gen-z research and increasing traffic by implementing initiatives that resonate with their audience, improving company policy, and spearheading collaborative partnerships with legacy organizations. He’s a solutions-driven expert who contributes wherever an impact can be made.
Yusef’s resume boasts campaign work with esteemed brands such as The Shade Room, REVOLT TV, Get Engaged, FashionNova, Roc Nation, Quality Control Music, LVRN, CMG, A3C, Netflix, BET, Interscope, EMPIRE, Live Nation Urban, Republic Records, Motown Records, Atlantic Records, RCA Records, God Is Dope, CURLS and more. Yusef also engineered a grassroots rollout for Glorillas “FNF” campaign that went viral, which lent to the exposure that assisted in her landing a record deal with CMG.
Yusef has overcome obstacles by taking everything on the chin and choosing to learn from each challenge. “I will always believe in myself first when it comes to my dreams and goals because I constantly remind myself that whatever I put my mind to, it is already blessed. And I’m just scratching the surface; I’m only getting started. Everything is aligning for me and I can’t wait to show the world the many different hats of Yusef Reown. With my driven ability and God on my side, I will never lose.”
Follow him on Instagram @yusefireown and @spiritualword
Rapper Ye West says he is “leaning into the light” and hoping that at least three of the people he has been warring with over the last year will accept his olive branch.
This change of heart comes after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in the history of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, on Thursday, September 8th.
The late royal became Queen on February 6th, 1952, and remained on the throne until her death, holding sovereignty over 32 different states as Queen regnant and monarch of 15.
Her death seemed to invoke something in the “Jesus is King” rapper as he took to his social media to express tribute. Ye made a post on Instagram where he featured the Queen in a pair of his Yeezy shades.
She didn’t actually have on the high fashion glasses. The clever designer photoshopped them on her. He also posted a picture of her as a young woman with delicate dropped diamond earrings. He has since deleted it, but fans captured it on Twitter.
Accompanying the images are posts to the world, “LIFE IS PRECIOUS … RELEASING ALL GRUDGES TODAY … LEANING INTO THE LIGHT … BEST WISHES AND BLESSINGS TO PETE CUDI DANIEL [CHERRY].”
Pete is a reference to his beef with his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian’s former boyfriend, Pete Davidson.
Kanye West is an interesting guy. This dude has caused calamity and chaos for weeks. He has gone from thing to thing, from adidas to Kim Kardashian to his kids and more. He’s savvy enough to delete posts after making them, causing more confusion. And for those in the media, it has been particularly difficult to ignore these antics. Actually, it’s been impossible to ignore these antics.
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has apparently sparked an empathetic space in Kanye West’s heart. The rapper seemingly has forgiven all past grudges and beefs.
He specifically name checked Pete Davidson, Kid Cudi and Daniel Cherry (who is that?). OHHHH – Cherry is the Senior Vice President/General Manager of adidas aka the dude Ye has been taunting for days. The rapper posted a slew of pictures of Queen Elizabeth on IG. This guy is something else! He may be a genius, but that does not mean he is educated. Anyway, this royal white woman apparently got him to stop beefing with people and claims that now life is extremely precious.
Eventually, he deleted all of the pictures of Queen Elizabeth and posted the peace post. Then deleted it, replacing it with this:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CiRvh0VufLS/
What I love is seeing his immediate friends defending his behavior. I love it and it entertains me. Some of this stuff is indefensible, but I understand that Kanye West is a profit center. So, if you follow the money, you understand that most people will deal with just about anything that feeds their systems and puts food on the table. And that includes corporations!
Anyway enjoy your Friday and I hope you realize before the queen died that life is precious!
Lil Tjay released the official “Beat the Odds” music video on August 26. The visuals have collected over 11 million views since its YouTube premiere.
In the song, Tjay raps about his experience of being shot and the fallout from the violent incident. The 21-year-old New Yorker filmed the music video as he lay in a hospital bed.
“Beat the Odds” joins a Lil Tjay catalog that includes “Pop Out” with Polo G, “F.N,” “Hold On,” “Calling My Phone” with 6lack, and “Headshot” with Polo G and Fivio Foreign.
At one point, rumors of Lil Tjay being paralyzed from the shooting spread across the internet. He responded to the speculation with a message on social media.
“The blogs said I was paralyzed and couldn’t walk. But I started walking in a week after surgery. I beat the odds,” wrote Tjay on TikTok.
“Beat the Odds” plays in the background of the 16-second TikTok post. More than 680,000 users like Lil Tjay’s video. He captioned the clip, “Grateful for this sh*t 🙏🏽.”
