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Megan Thee Stallion Says “I Do What I Want With My Body” Amid DaBaby’s Claims They Slept Together 

Megan Thee Stallion made headlines last week after DaBaby dished the dirt on their alleged dalliances on his new album. 

The Cleveland, Ohio native uses “Boogeyman,” featured on his new offering Baby 2 Baby, to claim he was intimate with the “W.A.P’ rapper. He also reveals that he was waiting for his album to dish the dirt on their alleged encounters.    

“The day before she said that Tory Lanez shot her, I was f##### on Megan Thee Stallion,” DaBaby raps. “Waited to say that s### on my next album.” He also said, “Hit it the day before too/ But I kept it player, I ain’t say nothing ’bout it.”  

While Megan Thee Stallion has not addressed DaBaby’s remarks, she had a few words for anyone concerned with what she does with her body. She shared the message during her performance at iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday night (Sept. 24). 

“So, look. I don’t know about y’all,” Megan began, sashaying across the stage. She continued, “But I love my body. I do what I want to with my body, when I want to with my body, with who I want to with my body.” 

The audience cheered her along as she paused for dramatic effect while using her facial expression to add extra emphasis. 

“Cos it’s who?” she asked the crowd before answering, “My body…oh okay. If you love your body, let me hear you make some noise.”  

Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion launched a new website called “Bad B###### Have Bad Days Too” to direct her fans to mental health resources.  

Megan shared a post from Twitter user Shea Jordan Smith announcing the site. “Megan @theestallion created a website that compiles a list of diverse mental health resources and is sending it out to her fans and followers. Real hot girl s###.” 

The site takes its name from a line in “Anxiety,” featured on her latest album, Traumazine. It connects users to a number of free therapy organizations and helplines for those suffering from mental health. Megan also offers resource directories for projects benefiting the Black community.  

Eminem & Royce Da 5’9″ Reflect On Pat Stay’s Passing: “We Lost A Legend” 

Eminem and Royce Da 5’9″ shared heartfelt tributes to Canadian battle rap legend Pat Stay ahead of a benefit in his honor. 

The talented artist and 26-year-old father of two was fatally stabbed on Sunday, Sept. 4, while partying at the Yacht Club Social, Bar & Distillery in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  

Like many in the Hip-Hop community, including Drake, Eminem and Royce were Pat Stay fans. They shared touching video messages reflecting on his life and talent ahead of a benefit to raise funds for the late artist’s family.  

“I just want to send my condolences out to the Pat Stay family and friends, “Eminem began. He then before shared his regret that he never met the battle rapper. “Bro, I know we never got a chance to meet, but I’ve been a huge fan of yours for years. The level that you rap to, it’s like the Pinnacle of battle rap. It doesn’t get any higher than the level that you rapped at.” 

He continued, “We’re gonna miss you bro. Hip-Hop is gonna miss you. We lost a legend.” 

Royce Da 5’9″ also shared his condolences to Pat Stay’s loved ones and expressed how fortunate he was to have connected with him. 

“I don’t even know if I can put into words how great of a man that I felt that he was,” Royce explained. “Aside from being an amazing rapper. I had the honor and the privilege to be able to build somewhat of a personal relationship with the man.” He added, “That’s pretty rare to be able to do in this business.” Check out the video messages below.

Eminem & Royce Pay Tribute To Pat Stay

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Earlier this month, Halifax Regional Police confirmed they detained a suspect in connection with the stabbing. They have arrested but not charged a 31-year-old man concerning the homicide.  

The Hip-Hop community is urging fans of Pat Stay to donate to his GoFundMe hoping to secure $800,000 to support his family.  

A$AP Rocky Apologizes After Rolling Loud Set Cut Short “I Am So Hurt Right Now!”  

A$AP Rocky had a short but eventful performance at Rolling Loud New York on Saturday night (Sept. 24). 

The Harlem rapper’s set was cut short for reasons unknown, much to his dismay. Rocky only performed for 30 minutes at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., and issued a statement apologizing to his fans after the show.  

Rocky Takes “Full Responsibility”

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

He continued, “I also want to acknowledge that even tho I prepared the best show for my fans, detail for detail, over the course of MONTHS…I was unfortunately not able to bring my vision to fruition and Im hurt about that and I want to apologize to all of my fans and continued supporters, and thank y’all for showing up for me regardless!!” 

However, Rocky managed to cram in two special guest appearances from GloRilla and French Montana during the half hour he was on stage. He also performed his unreleased joint track with Tyler, the Creator, and Pharrell. Check out his set in full below.

A$AP Rocky Live At Rolling Loud New York

In addition, Rocky used his platform to address the NYPD after they banned drill artists from performing. “NYPD, I love you to death but you got to do better,” he began before dedicating his next song to all the artists removed from the bill.  

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Meanwhile, the “D.M.B.” hitmaker found himself in a sticky situation while in the mosh pit. Concert-goers shared clips of A$AP rocky while in the thick of it, being mauled by fans from every direction.  

Rolling Loud was the last time for a while that fans could get up close and personal with the rapper. A$AP Rocky announced that Rolling Loud would be his final live performance until his album drops. However, he has been tight-lipped on exactly when that will be. But the rapper has been spotted frequently in the studio with his girlfriend, R&B superstar singer Rihanna.  

Dr. Dre Reacts To Rihanna Headlining Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show 

Rihanna has confirmed she will headline the first Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show next year. 

The Bajan singer teased the announcement on Sunday (Sept. 25), sharing an Instagram post of her arm holding up a football with the NFL shield. The league confirmed the news with their own tweet of the same photo.  

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Rhianna “super fan,” Dr. Dre, who performed at last year’s Hip-Hop Super Bowl Halftime show, said RiRi has the potential to create something spectacular. The legendary producer shared his reaction during an interview with Ebro Darden on Sunday on Apple Music 1.  

“Oh, my God. Let me tell you something, man,” Dre explained. “I actually just got the news that Rihanna’s going to do it, and I’m a super fan of Rihanna.” He added, “I can’t wait to see what she’s going to do,  

“I just like her and what she does,” he added, explaining why he’s looking forward to her performance, “And her get down, and how she approaches her artistry and the whole nine. It’s fantastic. She has the opportunity to really blow us away. I know we set the bar extremely high.” 

Dre Gives Rihanna Advice Ahead Of Super Bowl Halftime Show

Dr. Dre also gave Rhianna some advice after his own experience earlier this year. “Put the right people around you, and have fun,” he explained. “That’s basically what it is, making sure you have the right creative people around you. She might want to look into some of the people that we used to do our show.” 

Rhianna will want to find ways to remain calm in the lead-up to the show. Dr. Dre may have graced some of the world’s biggest stages, but nothing could prepare him for the Halftime Show. “I don’t know if I’ve ever been that nervous before,” he admitted.  

Meanwhile, the NFL updated their Instagram bio after the announcement with a tribute to Rhianna’s Fenty empire.  

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6ix9ine Loses Bid to Trademark His Name As His Own Lawyer Looks For Rapper

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s own lawyer cannot find the controversial rapper, who’s been unable to trademark his stage name.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board refused to grant him a trademark for the name 6ix9ine. The polarizing artist sought to register the moniker amid a legal battle with an artist named Warren Hamilton.

Hamilton claimed he’s been using the stage name SIX9 since 2007. He filed a lawsuit against 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, in July.

“On September 6, 2022, the TTAB issued a final order sustaining the opposition by Hamilton and refusing the registration of Hernandez’s infringing 6IX9INE mark after Hernandez failed to file an amended answer in the Proceeding and file a response to the Plaintiff’s motion for default in the Proceeding,” Hamilton’s lawyer David Chase LanCarte wrote.

LanCarte spent weeks trying to settle matters with 6ix9ine’s lawyer Robert Meloni. At one point, their discussions were delayed due to Meloni suffering a heart attack.

“On August 9, 2022, Defendant Hernandez’s attorney, Robert Meloni, emailed me to explain that Mr. Meloni had a heart attack during the week of July 7, 2022 and ‘had not quite gotten back into the swing of work,’” LanCarte wrote. “Mr. Meloni asked if Plaintiff would consider withdrawing Plaintiff’s motion for entry of default.”

LanCarte eventually called Meloni to talk about 6ix9ine’s outstanding Initial Disclosures in the case. During that conversation, Meloni revealed he hadn’t spoken to 6ix9ine in months.

Meloni also admitted he had no idea where 6ix9ine was located. LanCarte was struggling to track down the rapper too.

“Nevertheless, Plaintiff has continued to try and locate Defendant Hernandez for the purposes of service,” he explained. “Specifically, on September 9, 2022, I researched other legal actions and matters in which Defendant Hernandez has been named as a party defendant. From my research, I have learned that Defendant Hernandez has a history of being a hard individual to locate and serve in other legal actions brought against him.”

LanCarte asked to serve Meloni since 6ix9ine cannot be located. Hamilton’s lawyer felt it was the best solution available.

“Given the fact that Defendant Hernandez exact whereabouts are unknown as Defendant Hernandez is constantly on the move and has security that surrounds him making personal service practically impossible, Plaintiff’s Hamilton intends to separately file a motion for alternative service, asking this Court for leave to process service upon Defendant Hernandez by personally serving his current counsel Robert Meloni, who has continued to hold himself out to represent Mr. Hernandez in the TTAB Proceeding even though he claims he has not communicated with his client in months and does not know where Mr. Hernandez is located,” he wrote.

A ‘New Obsession’ Rondre Dent Has Got The Rap Industry Talking Again!

The continuous reinvention of rap music has brought us new tunes, new voices, and big stars. One of the major drillers in the industry whose wave is going all around town. He could be the next big thing happening to rap music currently.

AHH:  Your name in the rap industry is becoming a household name. It’s getting whispers all over. How does that make you feel?

Rondre Dent: Well I feel great and grateful. I mean even though I put in the work and I sure expected this, I believe this is God opening a huge door for me. 

AHH: We know you’ve been in the music game since you were seven with great feats to show for it, but for the past 5 years you left your fans hanging in the air, what was going on? 

Rondre Dent: Well a lot of things were happening at the time with family and business and I’m not the one to put out half seasoned music. I was just half focused so I decided to put some things in place first.

AHH: You got back into the rap game like a year ago. How did you get this far in such a short time? So many rappers haven’t and still couldn’t achieve what you’ve garnered in just a year. What makes you different?

Rondre Dent:  My tune is different, my voice is different and I move differently. Nobody can do it how I do it. Plus  I had already garnered fans from my first release back in 2005. They were still hanging around fortunately for me, so when news dropped that I was releasing new music, I was able to pick up right where I left off.

AHH: We assume you’ve met other artists in your gene of music

Rondre Dent: Of course I have. I have relationships with many artists in and outside of my genre.

AHH: What do they have to say about your music 

Rondre Dent: I get the ‘hey your music is dope’ and ‘keep getting at it, bro’. It’s all love and massive encouragement from them and this certifies that I’m doing something right.

AHH: How do you coin your sound into being different from theirs?

Rondre Dent: I put real-life relatable stories into my raps. Never something you wouldn’t relate to. The emotions behind real life, the real times, and our real reactions to both serious and mundane stuff. And I go all the way for the girls too, they rule the times haha! All of this gives my music the right energy and the real you can’t but feel it!

AHH:  Talking about them girls, rumor has it that there’s a lady already holding you down

Rondre Dent: It’s no rumor though. Yeah, my wife holds me down to the fullest. She just made me a proud parent again.

AHH: Wow! Never knew there was a baby

Rondre Dent: Princess Laia! Hahaha!

AHH: So, how do you create music, what is the process like and what does it take? A book and a pen?

Rondre Dent: I said earlier that I rap about real-life stuff so technically when some real stuff that hit on a different level happens to or around me I go into a rap mood. Sometimes I write and sometimes I go to the studio and vent. 

AHH: Oh yes we haven’t forgotten that you’re also a born songwriter, is there anything you don’t do? 

Rondre Dent: Haha! It’s all God. I didn’t want to go out of the jurisdiction of being a rapper that this interview is based on but apart from being a rapper that writes and also produces songs, I’m also a businessman, I founded iMonstrous Media.

AHH: Seriously. So it should really be Rondre Dent; the rapper, the producer, the songwriter and the entrepreneur!

Rondre Dent: as it should be 

AHH: As it really should be! Should we look forward to any new projects?

Rondre Dent:  On that! We have some cool music coming your way soon

AHH: Can you tell us more about them?

Rondre Dent:  Okay there are two major projects; Smelling like a million E.P getting released on Oct 10, 2022 and  Sorry I’m busy E.P on  Jan 3, 2023. These E.Ps are Produced by my humble self and will be distributed by iMonstrous Media LLC & Vydia!

AHH: What should we expect from these incoming projects

Rondre Dent: A new obsession! These two bangers are going to end up on repeat. This is why I keep my head down and my hands busy; to give you nothing less than the best! 

AHH: We’ll surely look forward to that. Thanks for your time today Rondre Dent

Rondre Dent: Pleasure is all mine

AHH: to get more info about Rondre Dent follows @imonstrousdre on Instagram. Stay firm!

P Grant’s New Hit Single “Whitney” is Waking Up Hip-Hop Again!

P Grant new single “Whitney”, is waking up hip-hop again. In this time when we don’t hear much hip-hop anymore due to the overwhelming volumes of trap music, P Grant is showing us hip-hop still lives. P Grant released “Whitney” in August of 2022 and it’s already s########## into one of the most popular songs of 2022. In other news, it has been noted and seen after P Grant released his single “Whitney”, Artist Juelz Santana released his single called “Whitney” afterward.

Many say this came about due to the popularity of P Grant song “Whitney”, even though these two artists are very different in artistry, lyrics, and approach, the production is different. However Many say “P Grant”, opened up the doorway to the popularity of her name in hip-hop again. Other leaks say Juelz Santana had his song for a while and just decided to drop it. Some fans and supporters aren’t pleased with Juelz Santana approach to the cover which reminded us of “Whitney”, drug addiction, and the dark things that held the megastar captive during her life span.

Even though the more negative you are the more popular you become, however with this record “Whitney”, we appreciate the approach “P Grant” has taken on this one. P Grant will also be releasing a new single called, “Do It Best”, and while preparing for his music video for “Whitney” & “Do It Best”, P Grant is currently working on other projects, such as television & film. We look forward to hearing more from P Grant and his record label 78 West. P Grant is definitely trending into a household name.

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Police Seek Two Suspects Who Killed Lil Uzi Vert’s Artist LottaCash Desto

Police are still looking for suspects and a motive in the murder of Lil Uzi Vert’s artist, LottaCash Desto.

According to reports, the young woman was shot and killed inside of her Porsche SUV during a triple shooting in West Houston early yesterday morning (September 24th).

The deadly incident occurred around 2:40 a.m., according to local police who arrived on the shooting scene. The investigators found the silver luxury vehicle on the road, with two women inside, who were shot multiple times.

LottaCash Desto was pronounced dead on the scene, while the unidentified passenger is expected to recover.

Police also found a third victim with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital and is also expected to survive. HPD Assistant Chief Wyatt Martin told ABC13 they were still searching for a motive in the shooting.

“We don’t have any information about motive at this time. It could be road rage. It could have been robbery. We just don’t know, and we don’t have enough information at this time to make a determination,” Chief Martin said.

At least two guns were used in the triple shooting, and the cops are currently interviewing several witnesses to develop leads to arrest the two suspects they believe to have been involved in the murder.

While Lil Uzi Vert has yet to comment on the shooting, LottaCash Desto’s social media feeds were flooded with RIP messages.

Misty Blanco Will Be Releasing “Music Box” the “Moonlight Edition” with Violinist Reina Hondo

Misty Blanco The Blaquanese Rockstar is a theatrical artist who has created the genre of music called, “Melodic Bop”, which was released on February 6th, 2022. MistyBlanco released the hit single “Music Box”. Music Box is unique and different definitely being in a lane of its own. Misty Blanco announced she is going into production of her first episodic television series called “Revenge Is Not An Option” which is a book she has written with interesting characters named “Seven, Samira, Meech & Stacey”.

The cast for episodic series consists of Misty Blanco (Samira) Terrance Baker also known as Dat Damn Indian Boy (Seven), Gerard Smith (Meech), Puff Petals (Rose Cones), vocalist Princess Frontier, Asia Niema (Stacey) along with violinist Reina Hondo just to name a few.

Public casting will be in October 2023, as online submissions to “Misty TV Blaque Hollywood” Instagram page, has already begun. Misty Blanco is set to release her “Moonlight Edition” of “Music Box” with newly discovered violinist “Reina Hondo” this November 2022. “Melodic Bop” is theatrical music, pop, classic rock, and bebop jazz combined. Misty Blanco is also known for having a successful tour called “The Misty TV Blaque Okane Rockfest Tour” which covered a number of 10 states this past summer.

Misty Blanco is set to release her new single “Big Black Cat” this October 2022. In other news in regards to the Blaquanese Rockstar, we are all interested to see who is coming to visit the Blaquanese Rockstar”, as she announced a countdown for this special visit from someone on her Instagram page on September 21st, 2022. As the countdown has already begun we are all glued to the screen to see who comes to visit the Blaquanese Rockstar and we want to hear the “Moonlight Edition” of “Music Box” coming November 2022.

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Rapper Dino Vedo Overcame Numerous Challenges to Become an Internet Music Sensation

The music industry attracts droves of new talents, but the journey is often challenging. Every aspiring artist traveled their own path with diligence and dedication to succeed in the industry. Now, an up-and-coming rapper, Dino Vedo, has joined the list. He is already a music sensation on digital streaming platforms and will soon be a sought-after name in the US mainstream music scene.

Originally from Europe, Dino Vedo is a rising rapper now based in Miami, Florida. Dino started his career in 2018 with his debut single, “25 Thousand”, a smash hit across all major social media and digital music platforms. The song earned huge appreciation from millions of music enthusiasts worldwide, carving a niche for Dino as a promising rapper. However, his journey to success was challenging. He initially dealt with diversity and language issues. This made him feel unaccepted in the industry, which is already a close-knit space.

During his initial years, Dino also struggled to overcome self-doubt as people were not ready to believe in his talent. However, his debut single, “25 Thousand”, proved to be a turning point in his career, getting him much-deserved recognition. With the song’s growing popularity, Dino started getting collaboration offers from big names in the industry, which he was aspiring for. This gave him the opportunity to work with A-lister artists like XXXTentacion and Drake.

While navigating the music industry on his own with no support or guidance, Dino realized the importance of connections. Now he is focused on polishing his craft while also building valuable connections in the industry. Dino’s latest release, “Vices”, has been well-accepted by all types of audiences.

The song has electrifying energy and a fresh rhythmic melody that brings Dino into the limelight as a rapper. “Vices” is already blowing up the internet, earning thousands of hits on Spotify. The song’s success has scaled up Dino’s fan base to thousands on Spotify and Instagram.

Apart from his lyrical voice, Dino is carving a niche with the unique storytelling style of music. Every song narrates a story through expressive lyrics that blend wonderfully with the foot-tapping tapping music to create a soul-soothing melody. People have found his song resonates with their real-life experiences. This is where Dino managed to develop a deeper connection with his audiences, something every artist dreams of.

With an undying passion for music and ceaseless enthusiasm to push through every barrier, Dino is set to present more fresh and unique music to audiences. To date, he has released 5 singles and EPs, and each garnered positive reviews from listeners. Now, Dino is gearing up for more amazing projects and wants to set a new standard with every release. 

As a rising artist, Dino has big dreams to take his voice to the international platform. He also wants to support and inspire rising artists in the industry. Dino looks forward to creating a fund for budding artists to provide them with the necessary resources and guidance so they never have to struggle the way he did to become what he is today.

Ralan Styles Is A Raw Talent

Ralan Styles is an up-and-coming artist who has shown already he is a force to be reckoned with. The artist is only 20 years old and already has gone viral on social media for his music. He released the song “Baby Shark” which quickly gained him the respect of others in the industry when it hit 10 million views on the social media platform TikTok just 3 weeks after it was officially released. Those numbers would be impressive for a vet, let alone a rookie. Ralan Styles has only been in the music scene for a few years, having started recording music in late 2019.

Ralan Styles brings something new to the table that has gotten people talking. This was exemplified in the song “Baby Shark” where he showed his true skills by showcasing his ability to write songs that stick with people and his ability to effortlessly deliver a great sound. Being new to the game it is easy to see Ralan Styles has serious raw talent that he has not even fully crafted yet.

This shows extreme promise for his career in the future that those around him and his fans can really see. Ralan Styles has a knack for creating catchy hooks which will definitely make his name go viral once again. Be on the lookout for more from Ralan Styles as he continues to hone his craft and develop his social media-friendly style.

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Aske Returns With New Single “Never Going Back” Featuring Dave East

In today’s online landscape of “fast food” music, artists who can create timeless music with storytelling based on lived experience are exceedingly rare. They only become rarer as attention spans dwindle, with most artists sacrificing their artistry in an attempt to garner commercial success. In that regard, Aske is an outlier. Hard-hitting lyricism and delivery are his specialties. No compromise. He’s proven that with his latest single, “Never Going Back.”

The track’s instrumental sets the perfect stage as its majestic vocal sample floats above aggressive snares and sturdy kicks. Aske wastes no time getting into it, recounting the hardships of yesterday and what he has learned from them. “Say I’m switchin’ up, but I’m on better things.” His verse is loop-worthy, with new details to be discovered on every new listen.

After a brief interlude where choirs breathe, Dave East comes in with aggression. His verse delivers his own tales of grit from New York: “Kissin’ caskets I’ve been the pallbearer.” There is zero lost momentum here, and that’s evident in the title, “Never Going Back.”

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Celebrity Jeweller – Lamar Berko Proves That Hard Work Never Goes Unrewarded!

Hard work is crucial to achieving greatness. With willpower and focus, you can work hard to attain your dreams of a better future. In addition, having clear goals of what you want to achieve in life will help you craft better plans to attain them.

Celebrity jeweller Lamar Berko is a reference that hard work never goes unrewarded.

The celebrity jeweller hails from the UK With a Ghanaian/Jamaica Background. He comes from a humble beginning, but his roots did not deter him from achieving his dreams. The self-motivated and meticulous young entrepreneur worked hard to succeed in the jewellery industry. The 29-year-old Lamar is the owner and CEO of LB Jewellers, a company he established in 2013.

Lamar stands out for his authentic come-up and is among the first successful young jewellers in the UK. Besides, it is amazing how he managed to build his clientele, open doors for other young entrepreneurs, and provide employment for people in other countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa.

LB Jewellers is recognized for its innovative designs, top-notch customization, high-value watches, and jewellery maintenance. Thus, the jewellery brand has grown to attain a massive following on social media platforms. It has also established a collection of high-profile clients such as Floyd Mayweather, international superstar Wizkid, Chelsea Footballer Callum Hudson-Odoi, DJ Spinall, Andy Cole, Beenie Man, David Beckham, Russ Millions, Danny Rose, etc.

Building the LB Jewellers brand has not been an easy journey for Lamar. He shares that breaking through an industry with high entry barriers and establishing a notable brand that now surmounts over 500,000+ views a day on Snapchat has not been a walk in the park. But with a resilient and focused spirit, the astute entrepreneur has sacrificed a lot and consistently put in the work to build a leading and renowned brand.

According to Lamar, you should thoroughly research your field and capitalize on all opportunities, regardless of their magnitude. Moreover, the young CEO does not regard failures as falling but rather refusing to get up. “Man is born to work. Just like steel, he shines in use and rusts in rest,” adds Lamar.

Although most LB Jewellers’ clients are high-profile, Lamar does not put up biases with his clientele. He is always open and available to everyone and believes that most clients come knocking at his doors due to his unmatched jewellery quality. “I believe successful people seek to have the best things in life. They work hard for their money, so they believe in quality and durability,” he affirmed.

The LB Jewellers’ CEO sees himself as a brand, not just a jeweller. “Jewellery is just one of many things from the LB Brand. I have a big announcement coming up in the next few months, unveiling a multi-million-pound investment,” he concluded.

Post Malone Hospitalized With Breathing Trouble, Cancels Boston Performance

Post Malone has been hospitalized after experiencing a “very difficult time” breathing.

The “Rockstar” hitmaker took to Twitter to share that he was unwell and had to postpone his Twelve Carat Tour concert set to be staged at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, that evening.

“Boston, I love y’all so f###### much. On tour, I usually wake up around 4 o’clock PM, and today I woke up to a cracking sound on the right side of my body,” he wrote. “I felt so good last night, but today it felt so different than it has before. I’m having a very difficult time breathing, and there’s like a stabbing pain whenever I breathe or move.”

At a gig in St. Louis last month, Post tripped over an area of the stage used to lower instruments while performing his song “Circles.”

The star, real name Austin Richard Post, received attention from medics, and after taking around 15 minutes to recover, he returned to the stage to finish the gig.

While Post assured fans he was fine at the time, it seems he is still struggling with an injury from the incident.

“We’re in the hospital now, but with this pain, I can’t do the show tonight,” the 27-year-old continued. “I’m so f###### sorry. Everyone’s tickets for tonight’s show will be valid for the reschedule that we’re planning right now. Once again, I’m so f###### sorry, I love y’all so much. I feel terrible, but I promise I’m going to make this up to you. I love you Boston, I’ll see you soon. I’m so sorry.”

Post is next scheduled to perform in Cleveland on Tuesday.

Fresh Out Of Lockup, Dodi Drops New Single “Monyunn” Feat Rubberband OG

Many young men are growing up in single-parent homes. Sometimes things can be very difficult for a mother raising a son. While the struggle is real, sometimes the most successful people come out of that situation. Dodi is a dope artist that has that story and uses it to motivate him to do big things within the music industry.

Dodi has had his fair share of bumps in the road, on his musical journey. He was arrested and charged with murder right after the success of his mega-hit single “Allah Akbar.” which has over 140,000 views on YouTube right now. He bonded out on that charge and then was hit with a host of other charges. 

With all that being said, Dodi was released on bond in August of 2022 and has hit the ground running with his music. He just dropped a crazy record called “Monyunn” featuring Rubberband OG, and this record is nothing short of amazing. Showing that Dodi has been working hard on his craft and is growing by leaps and bounds.  

Bizarre Reveals The Best Advice Eminem Gave Him That He Never Took

Bizarre once spent ‘six hours doing one verse over’ while recording with Eminem

Bizarre has recalled how collaborating with Eminem was always “a lot of work”.

During an appearance on “The Bootleg Kev Podcast,” the Detroit emcee, real name Rufus Johnson, recounted his experiences collaborating with the “Not Afraid” rapper when he was part of the rap group D12 in the late ’90s.

“It was a lot of work, man,” Bizarre said of working with Eminem. “It’s a lot of work. I think we had fun after the studio, but, s###, you know – being in the studio with Em, man, sometimes you could be in the booth for five, six hours doing one verse over.”

In response to Eminem being described as a “perfectionist,” the 46-year-old noted, “Yeah, he was on your ass.”

He recalled, “I remember one time he got so sick with it, man, I went home and he wanted me to do some ad-libs over. And I guess he couldn’t wait for me, so when I came back the next day, he had did ’em for me.

“He sounded just like me, my voice. I was like, ‘Bro, you are sick.'”

In addition, Bizarre noted that Eminem, 49, was constantly improving his rhymes.

“I remember some advice that he gave me that I never followed, but I should’ve followed this s###,” he shared. “He said, ‘Man, sometimes just go over the verses over and over again when you take it home. And ask yourself, ‘Did I say the dopest line right here? Could I have said something better right here? And if you think you could’ve, you know what I’m saying, come back and do it.'”

URL Announce Murda Mook vs. Geechi Gotti Battle In November 

Murda Mook returns to the URL stage in November, taking on three-time battle rap Champion of the year Geechi Gotti. 

URL owner and founder Troy “Smack White” Mitchell made the announcement on Saturday night (Sept. 24), live onstage during Summer Madness 12.  

The battle rap Mount Rushmore candidate from Harlem will take on one of the most successful battlers in recent years. The Compton rapper has achieved more in less time than anyone else in the culture and already has wins against legends Loaded Lux and Dizaster within the last 12 months.  

Murda Mook hasn’t been on URL since his battle with Philly legend Reed Dollaz last year, and the fans are excited for his return. Mook has touched the biggest stages against the best opponents and has the weight of experience behind him. He has proven time and time again that he cannot be taken lightly. 

However, Geechi Gotti has the momentum going into this battle; he’s been battling consistently with barely a slip-up. After revealing he’s taking some time off soon to focus on his upcoming album Illumigotti, he will want to go out with a bang.  

The pair go head-to-head on the first of two URL events in November. Mook will take on Geechi in Atlanta, GA, on Nov. 5, before the league heads to Arizona for Traffic 5.  Watch the announcement below.

The announcement was just one of several surprises on the night that also saw an unexpected one-round battle between Aye Verb and Hollow Da Don.  

Electrifying performances from the likes of Shotgun Suge and Tsu Surf saw Summer Madness 12 trending No. 1 in the U.S. for most of the event.

Murda Mook vs. Geechi Gotti Live Announcement

Mystikal Allegedy Prayed With Victim Before Raping Her

Rapper Mystikal is being accused of more disturbing behavior if the latest rape allegations against the rap star are proven true. 

An unidentified woman claimed Mystikal raped her on July 30th at his Prairieville home because the rapper thought she had stolen a paltry $100 from him. 

The rapper became angry over the missing money and allegedly beat the woman up, pulled the braids out of her hair, took her keys and cell phone, and prevented her from leaving his house. 

At some point during the evening, Mystikal, who was allegedly high on drugs, held the woman down and raped her in a fit of rage. 

The victim claims Mystikal threw rubbing alcohol on her and forced the woman to pray with him. According to prosecutors, the rapper tried to rid the woman of any “bad spirits” in her body and then raped her.

The woman eventually escaped from the house and went to the Baton Rouge General Hospital, where she was treated for multiple injuries. 

Mystikal, born Michael Tyler, was arrested on Sunday, July 31st, on charges of first-degree rape, false imprisonment, domestic abuse battery (strangulation), simple robbery, and simple criminal damage to property. 

He was also indicted on separate charges of possessing drugs. The cops found a stash of hard narcotics in his house, including Xanax, heroin, and methamphetamines. 

Mystikal has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges. His lawyer called the allegations “bogus” and claimed the rapper was being extorted due to his criminal record. 

In 2003, he pleaded guilty to sexual battery and spent six years in prison. He also spent almost two years in jail after another woman accused him of raping her at a casino in 2017, but the case was dismissed. 

According to the rapper, the latest accuser went to him to ask for $1,000 and threatened to accuse him of rape if he did not pay up. 

Mystikal is facing a mandatory life sentence if he is convicted of the rape charge. He is currently being held without bond in the Ascension Parish Jail.

John Legend Explains How He Got His “Presumptuous” Stage Name

John Legend bet on himself by using a “rather presumptuous” stage name before his career took off.

The musician, real name John Stephens, started calling himself John Legend even before his debut album Get Lifted was released in 2004, and he has admitted his early collaborator Kanye West and poet J. Ivy encouraged him to adopt “this rather presumptuous name.”

“(J. Ivy) started calling me the Legend, because I reminded him of some of the artists we grew up listening to, and he heard the ancestors in my voice,” he told The New Yorker. “That morphed into John Legend, and he and Kanye and a bunch of the other people around us were, like, ‘Man, that’s a stage name, John. You should go with that!’ I had already been performing around New York and Philly as John Stephens. I was selling my CDs on my Web site, john-stephens.com.”

John explained that the Legend nickname was initially used within their inner circle but then Kanye, who signed him to his G.O.O.D. Music label, started introducing him to people as John Legend and he decided to roll with it.

“Kanye started referring to me as that when he was introducing me to people: ‘Check out this artist I’ve signed! His name is John Legend.’ I was, like, F###, how am I going to tell people to call me John Legend? I don’t even have a record deal yet! What if I’m a flop?” he recalled. “I’m just going to bet on myself and spend all my energy trying to live up to this lofty stage name. And that’s what I’ve been doing ever since.”

John and Kanye worked together on their respective debut albums – Get Lifted and The College Dropout – and have collaborated many times over the years.

However, they are no longer close friends due to a falling out over political differences.

Rick Ross Launches Hemp Hop Smokables, A New Cigarette Business

Rapper-turned-business mogul Rick Ross has partnered with Hempacco to launch his new Hemp Hop Smokables.

Rick Ross will enter the $1 trillion hemp cigarette industry, offering not just the sticks but smoking paper and alternatives to nicotine. Joining him as a founder is Rap Snacks, Inc. founder and CEO James Lindsay.

Hemp Hop Smokables brand is a 50/50 joint venture formed with Hempacco, “focused on developing, manufacturing, and marketing an expanding consumer goods line of CBD hemp functional cigarettes and hemp wrap rolling papers.”

The new Hemp Hop owners were announced at Rick Ross’ Boss Up Conference.

“We’re ready to start offering Hemp Hop Hemp Cigarettes to wholesale distributors,” Jorge Olson, Co-founder, and CMO of Hempacco said. “With Rick Ross and James Lindsay spearheading the sales, distribution, and marketing, it will be a wonderful consumer experience for the consumers. James Lindsay is also a wholesale distribution veteran and is ready to present the products to all of his Rap Snacks network of distributors all over the country.” 

Lindsay, who is also the co-founder of Hemp Hop Smokables, said, “It’s fantastic to team up with my partner, Rick Ross, to mentor Black entrepreneurs wanting to scale their business and become mentors to the new generation of your business leaders. Sculpting and participating in the success of others is one of my big passions.”

Consumers can buy Hemp Hop Smokables online at www.HempHop.shop.