Kesha’s lawyers have accused Dr. Luke of “obstructing her efforts” at holding their defamation trial on time.
The TikTok singer’s legal team submitted a filing to a New York judge, claiming producer Dr. Luke, real name Lukasz Gottwald, was stalling proceedings.
The two are scheduled to go to trial on February 20th to settle a defamation suit that the producer filed against Kesha in 2014.
His suit claimed Kesha’s allegations were constructed to extort a better contract from him.
In Kesha’s legal team’s Tuesday filing on the suit, her lawyer Leah Godesky wrote: “Kesha has an overwhelming interest in having the trial proceed as scheduled on February 20th, 2023, not only so that she can seek vindication but also so that she can get this ordeal behind her and move on with her life.
“Kesha has accordingly done everything in her power to try to ensure that trial will begin as scheduled, including by seeking to expedite proceedings in the Court of Appeals. Dr. Luke has obstructed her efforts at every turn.”
Kesha’s legal team has two appeals pending to be resolved. Dr. Luke’s lawyers have stated that he is “ready and willing to proceed with the trial” with the appeals still pending, but Kesha’s team warned in their new filing that the decision may result in a re-trial.
British singer-songwriterStrategy KI is best known for his popular song ‘Slowly Drifting’. He has achieved significant success onSpotify, where he has amassed a committed and steady fan base in more than 72 nations.
As his name suggests,Strategy KI is the person with the plan to introduce the UK rap culture to the rest of the world. Recently, he has been successful in doing so, even catching the attention of devoted hip-hop heavy hitters likeT-Pain,50 Cent and others.
His music is a combination of various musical styles, including dancehall, contemporary trap, and the well-known sound of UK grime. It is reasonable to assume that Strategy KI is an artist who has everyone’s attention after returning to his roots and composing music that fuses musical genres.
After the success of his summer EP release ‘Eye For An Eye, Tooth For A Tooth’, Strategy KI and the ESC team are now preparing for the launch of his new single ‘Tell Me’ which is scheduled for release on the 9th Sep 2022.
This time, he approached it in a very different way from how we are used to seeing him, which is only one example of his dynamism and variety. With the remixed version of ‘With the Weather‘, he adds distinctive UK grime to the melody that is imbued with UK garage. This upbeat song will unquestionably make your summer in the most alluring ways.
Here atallhiphop.com we had the chance to get an exclusive interview with Strategy KI in this Q&A. Please read below.
How did your name come about?
“Well, you need a strategy to survive in this game called life. I had to find mine early and implement it into my everyday life. As for the KI, I guess I was born with a Killer Instinct, we all were, it’s the fight or flight that keeps us alive”.
Who is your biggest inspiration for music?
“Boy, that’s a hard question as I get inspired from so many but if I was to break it down to one it would have to be 2 Pac. He was the first rapper I listen to, some of my earliest memories in life out of me and my older cousin listening to old-school 2 Pac cassette tapes. From then it’s been a wrap”.
How long have you been writing music?
“I started writing music when I was 16 years old. Before then I use to produce beats so I had an understanding of music and bar count, but it got to the point where I needed a rapper to jump on the riddim’s. I didn’t know any, so I did it myself”.
What would you say is your greatest strength as an artist?
“I’d say my greatest strength as an artist is the capability to wear all hats if necessary. I don’t rely on no-one, I get it done myself from the writing, recording, mixing, mastering, graphic designs, music videos, distribution, the lot!”.
The question that everyone is eager to know is, who is the man behind the music?
“I am Reuben ‘Strategy KI’ Kennedy. I am a Son, a Brother, a lover and sometime’s a fighter. I am just like you, but maybe a lil-weirder from time-to-time. I am misunderstood”.
How can people find your music?
“Boy you can find me on Instagram andTikTok @strategykiofficial on both. As for my music, you can find me on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, the lot, just search Strategy KI”.
Strategy KI was born Reuben Leighton Kennedy, in Southend-on-sea (Essex), on 5th November 1992. He was raised by his single mother and has never met his father due to him serving a life sentence for murder.
In 2016, Strategy KI made a reputation for himself in the business by over-saturating the internet with music. He consistently recorded and released new music because of his love for and understanding of music, which helped him develop a devoted following.
Strategy KI and the ESC team performed as the headlining act at theO2 academy in Islington back in April 2019. (London). This was the last time KI took to the stage but is eager to headline again in the near future.
He improved his poetic skills during the 2020 Lockdown (caused by COVID-19). He began to have an impact on the UK Drill music scene after shifting away from the “wave auto-tune” music he had previously been pushing since 2017.
With his songGet This, he secured a synchronization deal for the Netflix original movie The Beast (La Belva 2020). However, he told us that he is still yet to receive proper payment from the company and may be seeking legal advice if the dispute is not settled.
He made his initial appearance on Link Up TV in 2021 alongside Arno, an ESC member. Shine was the name of the music video. This video was taken down and is no longer accessible due to an ongoing police investigation.
He also released the videos forGhost (Link Up TV),ESC(Link Up TV),Ops Go (GRM Daily),Organic (P110), andH.M.B the same year (VEVO). That year, it was a strong sign that no matter what, this amazing musician is here to stay!
He collaborated with the top-charting rapper and singer T-Pain to releaseThat’s Just Tipsthis year. Simple Life (another ESC member) is featured in this song.
In terms of harmonic melodies, it is the ideal mix. Jumble Beats, a producer from the Netherlands, created ‘That’s Just Tips’ with elements taken from R&B, UK Drill, and Trap.
Strategy KI has recently invested in a new business opportunity by partnering up withIVXX Media and creating their own movie-production company ‘A Film By Immortal’. Who knows what know business adventures this young entrepreneur/musician will indulge in next?
Connect with Strategy Ki on social media for updates on new music, videos, and more;
The baby, whose name hasn’t been shared yet, is the former couple’s second child; they also have four-year-old daughter True.
“I know it’s cliché, but I love everything, even the hard parts,” she said of being a mother.
Continuing that her children “challenge me as a person,” Khloé said: “Being able to shape little people into really incredible big people is an honor and a gift… We have to take those roles seriously, especially in today’s day and age, with how much accessibility children have and the information they’re exposed to so young.
“It’s super scary, but I take my job very seriously. I love it so much.”
“The Kardashians” star also shared her gratitude that she can turn to her mother Kris Jenner and famous siblings for advice.
“I’m super lucky that we have each other because we ask each other for advice or information,” the 38-year-old told Elle. “We’re not girls that are haters or are envious of one another. We get inspired and motivated by each other’s success.
“Just watching my sisters and all of their hustle – and my mom, my brother, everyone – it’s definitely inspiring. I think you learn either from someone’s mistakes or how they succeeded so well.”
There is so much music that listeners tend to turn to the familiar. The villa vibes are what Goodvibevilla suggests instead of the familiar. Born and raised in NYC, he brings the ruggedness of the five boroughs to his music but moved to the west coast to find his sound. East coast influences meet west coast influences to create a beautiful concoction, similar to the pilgrimage Tupac Shakur took from Baltimore to Los Angeles. Styles make music, like ingredients, ½ shot of east coast, mixed with 2 ½ shots of the west coast, adding ½ shot of ATL poured over a melodic track, equaling Goodvibevilla.
Due to the proliferation of ‘so-called’ musicians everywhere, music is losing its appeal. Today’s rapid rise of musicians is one of the causes of the decline in music quality. Due to the saturation of the music industry, there are better musicians who are not able to shine. It is also possible that music sounds too similar. The unique sounds of Goodvibevilla are causing listeners to ask, “Who’s that?”
Recently, he released an EP that has swept music lovers, particularly those who love golden-age hip hop, off their feet. Villa’s three-track EP, consisting of “Grippin,” “Let it Go,” and “Girls,” has generated so much hype that a second part has been planned.
Villa hopes to share the comfort and solace he finds in music with the world. Despite knowing the journey would be challenging, Luis had faith that he would succeed. As he worked, he spent some time freestyling, something he found fascinating. He ended the day on a high note.
As an entrepreneur and investor with two music production companies, GoodVibeMusic and Deaf Star Studios, Luis is proving that with a strong will, anything is possible. The potential of Villa has been demonstrated since he was a teenager, freestyling and releasing his EP. This EP is indeed promising and a testament to the mysterious ways in which life works. Every person finds his or her true calling in life in some way. Luis not only achieved his lifelong dream of establishing a successful life but also made music his career.
Villa, also known as Luis, is about to ignite the music industry and prove that chasing one’s passion and achieving one’s dreams is never too late.
HunnitBands is known to many as a rapper, and to some as a record label executive; but there’s far more to him than just music. HunnitBands is a “jeweler and trap rapper” all-in-one. He has been dedicating some of his recent focus to his music, but it’s essential to touch upon who he is without the music.
There’s a lot more to know about the man that is Mo Mahir, or HunnitBands as the music world knows him. Half of his identity in the world of music belongs to his own creations and flows, but his impact travels beyond his voice into a microphone. Hunnits is the CEO of Bagdad the Label, his music label that he intends to sign more talent to in the future. Additionally, HunnitBands is the owner of Water Brothers, a luxury diamond and gold custom jeweler.
Hunnits also cites himself as a cannabis connoisseur, rounding out the holy trinity of hip-hop; tracks, diamonds, and inhalable vitamins. Mahir has made a life for himself by pursuing his passions and using one hand to wash the other, tying his jewelry network with his musical network.
Next up for this strong business-minded artist is his project titled “Exotic Strangers”. HunnitBands future looks bright, be on the lookout for more vibes from this executive rapper and follow him on Instagram, Spotify, or Bagdad the Label on YouTube!
The Bay Area is home to a ton of greats… and Lil Blood is here to become one of them. Born and raised in Oakland, the West Coast rapper prides himself in his lyricism, spitting nothing but truth with each release. Inspired directly by the environment that raised him, the rising star has been steadily building a core fanbase independently — and even started his own podcast interviewing all the legends from the Bay and beyond.
In describing himself, he states, “I’ma keep it real, I’m like the reincarnated Huey P. Newton or Fred Hampton. I’m a West Oakland advocate. I believe in peace. I preach peace, I practice peace. I definitely pray for world peace. I believe everybody should get along. I hate racism, that s### gets me sick to my stomach. And I believe that s### starts in the home first. That’s Lil Blood, I’m a cool dude.”
Lil Blood first exploded onto the scene with his viral smash “Free Boski” (feat. Lil Goofy) in 2012, which recently received a resurgence on TikTok. In 2015, Lil Blood spearheaded the West Coast supergroup One Mob alongside Mozzy, Lil AJ, Joe Blow and Philthy Rich, reminding folks exactly how impactful the Bay Area rap scene has on the industry.
Fast forward to today, Lil Blood unveils his highly-anticipated new album titled The Book of Dawa. The title itself means “medicine” in Swahili, which is exactly the type of energy he’s delivering to all those who listen. Clocking in at 14 tracks, the new project features standout features from Kamaiyah, Peezy, Haiti Babii, and more.
AllHipHop: What does Oakland mean to you?
Lil Blood: For me, it’s a different Oakland now. It’s new Oakland now and the new Oakland ain’t safe at all. Me growing up, Oakland was hella fun. Being out all night playing football and doorbell ditching. I remember we used to eat sour grass. I remember picking fruits from the fruit trees, you barely even see fruit trees now. Just the fun part of Oakland. When I got a little older, going to the sideshows. How the sideshows used to be hella fun, lit and peaceful. But now everybody’s shooting everybody, which is not cool at all.
AllHipHop: When’d you fall in love with music?
Lil Blood: Honestly, I was fresh out of YA. For those who don’t know, YA is California Youth Authority. It’s a youth prison, I was fresh out of YA. I was in the car one day with Shady Nate, this was when they first started the Livewire thing. I was rapping and Shady Nate took me to the studio. When he took me to the studio, I had made a song. He played the song for J. Stalin.
AllHipHop: Shout out J. Stalin!
Lil Blood: Yeah, shout out J. Stalin. He used to always come through telling me “Blood, come to the studio. Come to the studio.” One day, I jumped in the car with him and I went to Richmond. At this time, DJ Fresh lived in Richmond. I didn’t even know who he was. They were recording their Real World West Oakland album and I had jumped on the song. When I had jumped on the song, I had did a violation, went back to YA. When I got out, the song was big. “Lil Blood! Lil Blood!” Everybody was feeling me.
AllHipHop: How did you get the name, Lil Blood?
Lil Blood: My partna DuDirt started calling me that, one of the big bros from the hood. He started calling me Lil Blood and it just stuck. I’m not a Blood or a Crip, we don’t gangbang in West Oakland.
AllHipHop: I didn’t know Mozzy was in a group with you, One Mob?
Lil Blood: It was funny because we was just f###### with it at first. It wasn’t nothing was planned, we was f###### with it. Shout out Regime, really Regime started calling that s### One Mob first. We all used to be in LA a lot. We used to go to Slauson and put all our s### on shirts: Lash Money, 3rd World, Mozzy, FOD, Blow Money, Cookie Money. We used to put all that s### on shirts, then put One Mob. Regime was pushing it heavy, and it stuck. We started the group. It wasn’t nothing planned. We were all pushing our own s###, we were all bossing up our own s###, and that’ssomething we f##### with.
AllHipHop: How was it seeing Mozzy blow up?
Lil Blood: That was dope and I’m clapping for him. I’m still rooting for him. Free Mozzy. It was dope to see that, to be a part of that. I’ll always salute to him because no matter what, he’s always giving me my flowers. Whatever it is he can do to help, he does that. Even when it’s against the label, he don’t give a f###. He does it for me. That’s a friend, he’s a real friend.
AllHipHop: You just released The Book of Dawa, how are you feeling?
Lil Blood: Yes ma’am, that s### go crazy. I’m planning on releasing a deluxe too. I’m big on the Swahili lingo. Dawa in Swahili means medicine, but in the hood they say Dawa like it’s heroin. Dawa means the book of the mix. If you listen to The Book of Dawa, you gon’ learn all types of s###. That’s real West Oakland-ism on that whole album. It’s that sauciness, that s### that makes west Oakland West Oakland. I’m a product of West Oakland. In everything that I do, I’m always saluting West Oakland.
AllHipHop: Can you talk about the cover art?
Lil Blood: The picture I took for the cover art, we couldn’t use because they damn near was going to delete my Instagram for it. [laughs] The initial art had me at a table with a bunch of balloons and heroin, so we had to improvise.
AllHipHop: You got my girl Kamaiyah, Peezy. Talk about the dope features on the album.
Lil Blood: Shout out Kamaiyah. You know what’s crazy? A lot of people get Kamaiyah confused, but Kamaiyah’s so peaceful. She’s so much a dope beautiful soul. Marcus Peters, shout out to Juiceman. He plays football for the Ravens, but he’s from West Oakland. I ran into her at an event he threw, on a rooftop in downtown Oakland. I’m like “wassup, stop acting like a rapper. Let’s win.” She said “n*gga, I’ve been ready to work! Wassup, send me something.” So I sent her a record and she sent it right back. It was fire, definitely. Shout out to Kamaiyah.
AllHipHop: What about Peezy?
Lil Blood: Another one, sent Peezy right over the record. Me and Peezy have a good relationship, I’ve been to Detroit and f##### with Peezy. I was one of the first Bay Area cats locking in with them. I sent him the record, he sent it right back. It wasn’t no b####### or anything, just genuine.
AllHipHop: What do you want fans to take away from the project?
Lil Blood: I don’t know how to answer questions like that. I want them to listen to it and take whatever they get from it. If they’re stressing, I want it to be a stress reliever. If they’re happy, I want them to be in an even more happier mode after they listen to it. I want them to take away whatever it is they need to take away from it.
AllHipHop: How’s the independent grind?
Lil Blood: It’s a slow grind, but it’s good. I have a podcast going that’s really helping, it’s called Lil Blood TV. You work, if you want it. Whatever you want, you’ll make time for and that’s part of success. You just have to work. Some days, I don’t leave my podcast till about 3am or 4am in the morning, just working. This Sunday coming up, I have 10 interviews to do. I have my own compound. If you want that s###, you gotta work. That’s all.
AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio at all times?
Lil Blood: Fiji water, when it’s cold. Lil Goofy, because he motivates me. If I get stuck with something or say something, he’ll say “that’s weak. You can come way better than that.” Lil Goofy fills my soul with happiness, it’s good to have him around. We make our best music together. And good vibes.
AllHipHop: What’re you most excited for next?
Lil Blood: I’ma drop the deluxe to The Book of Dawa, shout to Olivia over at EMPIRE because she’s been helping me a lot. I salute her. She’s a very interesting young lady and she’s really about her business. She’s been keeping me on my s###, calling me at 2am or 3am making sure I get certain s### done. She goes over and beyond for me. She’s great at what she does.
AllHipHop: Anything the people need to know about you?
Lil Blood: I’m not f###### rich. Y’all stop thinking I’m rich and I got all this money. [laughs] Mannn, stop thinking I’m rich.
AllHipHop: Why do you think people think you’re rich?
Lil Blood: I don’t know, I don’t have any money. I don’t flex, I don’t do none of that. People be DMing me asking for money, I think they be trying to run scams. “My kids need school clothes, this that the third.” Okay, meet me at the mall, bring your kids, and I’ll look out for them. “Oh no, you can just send the Cashapp.” What the f###? “Can you pay my light bill, can you pay my phone bill?” What the f###?! My DMs be poppin’ bro. People be crazy.
AllHipHop: Do you respond to them? Or you just see them?
Lil Blood: I respond to the messages that’s worth a response. I’m not hella bougie. I’m definitely all the way into it, my fans and people in general. I’m a people person, I love human beings. The path that I’m on right now, I’m trying to change the narrative. If you’re not a part of the solution, you’re part of the problem. For a long time, I was part of the problem. Now, I’m trying to change the narrative. I’m trying to do s### differently.
Yes it’s hard, because people still expect me to be the Lil Blood I was 10 years ago. I’m not him anymore. I done had a son, my life has changed. I’m not on that. It’s hard because people expect you to be a fool all your life. What’s crazy, it’s more of the inner circle. It’s more the people you look up to or the people you have these high hopes for. It’s always them people putting blades in your back. It’s crazy but at the end of the day, I’m working through it. I’m coming out swinging, my head is held high.
AllHipHop: How old is your kid now?
Lil Blood: My son is 7.
AllHipHop: How did fatherhood change your life?
Lil Blood: S###, everything. It changed a lot. I don’t think for myself anymore, I used to stay out all night. I used to be gone. I’ll leave and be gone for 2 to 3 weeks, just on the go. Hustling. But now if I’m gone for a day or 2, I be missing the f### out my son. It’s crazy. Plus, children amaze you. Children humble you, just watching him grow up is everything. I don’t want to miss nothing.
AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let us know?
Lil Blood: A lot of good s### happening for me, I’m definitely moving and working. God has me in his favor lately. I’ve been going to church a lot lately. A lot of people get it confused: I’m not going for the religion, I’m going for the word. I don’t care if I walk into a Buddhist temple, if it’s a good word it’s a good word. It’s good for the soul, so I’ma take the game and run with it. I’ve been going to church lately, just get the good word. Just to put some assurance over me.
After the New York Post included her on a list of artists who have feuded with Minaj, the “Fancy” rapper questioned the outlet’s decision.
Iggy, 32, replied to a tweet linking to the feature, which had her photo in the thumbnail under the title “A History Of Nicki Minaj’s Feuds.”
“Why am I on this?” the rapper asked in the replies. “We’ve never said anything bad about one another. Y’all weird.”
The article claimed that Iggy had insulted 39-year-old Nicki after the “Starships” rapper’s 2010 BET Awards performance, and that Nicki cryptically responded to the insult while accepting a BET Award four years later.
One Twitter user noted to Iggy that she chose Cardi B over Nicki when asked about her favourite new records in a Power 106 interview.
“I can like whatever music i want lmaoooooooooo. A song is a song,” she responded. “I’m not part of y’all weirdo lol wars.”
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex felt like she was “treated like a Black woman” for the first time when she started dating Prince Harry.
The former actress, who has a white father and a Black mother, spoke to Mariah Carey about their shared experiences of growing up biracial in the latest episode of her Archetypes podcast, which was released on Tuesday.
During the discussion, Meghan noted that she had always been treated like a “mixed woman” but that changed when she started dating the British royal in 2016 and was then viewed as “a Black woman.”
“I mean, if there’s any time in my life that it’s been more focused on my race, it’s only once I started dating my husband,” she said. “Then I started to understand what it was like to be treated like a Black woman. Because up until then, I had been treated like a mixed woman. And things really shifted.”
The pop diva admitted that feeling forced to choose which race you best identify with is an “interesting thing.”
“I always thought it should be O.K. to say I’m mixed. Like it should be O.K. to say that. But people want you to choose,” she added, to which Meghan agreed.
The 41-year-old compared her experience to that of Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, who is biracial and has a darker skin tone.
“I had read this article about Halle Berry, and they were asking her how she felt being treated as a mixed-race woman in the world. And her response was her saying, ‘Well, your experience through the world is how people view you.’ So, she said because she was darker in colour, she was being treated as a Black woman, not as a mixed woman,” Meghan recalled. “And I think for us, it’s very different because we’re light-skinned. You’re not treated as a Black woman. You’re not treated as a white woman. You sort of fit in between.”
During an interview with The New York Times, the writer-director shared that another film set in the same universe as “Nope” may be on the cards.
Peele was asked about a character cut from the final version of his movie. The character, listed on IMDb as Nobody, was portrayed by Michael Busch in the movie’s trailer but did not appear in the film itself.
“People are doing a lot of interesting detective work, is what’s going on,” the director responded. “The story of that character has yet to be told, I can tell you that. Which is another frustrating way of saying, I’m glad people are paying attention.”
He added, “I do think (fans) will get more answers on some of these things in the future. We’re not over telling all of these stories.”
While Peele addressed Nobody, he declined to give clear-cut answers to questions about the fate of his characters and the much-discussed shoe in the Gordy’s Home! sequence.
“It’s the question I get the most, which kind of makes it the question I’m least inclined to answer with anything defining, at least at the moment,” he said of the shoe, which mysteriously stands upright by itself.
Regarding the ending, he stated, “I think I made a film that has a very clear sequence of events as to what happened. I think it is very clear, and I will leave that at that.”
Lil Nas X has jokingly responded to a fan account declaring how nice the rapper is in real life.
A fan shared an anecdote on Reddit about meeting the “Industry Baby” rapper backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, saying they were leaving halfway through the show when the Prudential Center elevator attendant let them out on the floor where Nas, real name Montero Hill, was standing.
“I’m a shy person so it took a lot for me to approach him and I didn’t want to be annoying but it’s my birthday and this opportunity seemed once in a lifetime, so I did,” the fan wrote. “I said (awkwardly) ‘Montero?’ He said ‘yeesss?’”
The post continued: “I said ‘I’m not supposed to be here I’m sorry but can I get a picture with you?’ He said laughingly ‘yes but tell me I look classy’ (he was in his VMA outfit). I did obviously and he was so nice and posed and then suggested we change lighting so the pics would be better.” “It was really nice to meet someone I admire and find out they’re a genuinely nice person.”
this is not true. i am very mean in person. i once slapped a fan for singing the lyrics to industry baby wrong https://t.co/nPX3sIWvKy
Pop Crave reposted the anecdote on its Twitter account, which 23-year-old Nas shared and replied to, writing, “this is not true. i am very mean in person.”
His quote tweet added, “i once slapped a fan for singing the lyrics to industry baby wrong.”
The rapper later added a meme in the thread that read, “When you beat the nice person allegations.”
These Brooklyn Drill rappers are so interesting to me. They really represent something new and old at the same time. Remember how B.I.G. said, “That Brooklyn bullish#t – we on it!”? I do. I seems like that is what is going on today.
“The ‘Godfather’ in jail getting extorted Good morning. N###as supposed to be starting some sh#t. These rappers be waiting too long to live their raps and then get wrapped up and can’t hold it down.” – ” 22Gz on Twitter. He would later delete the tweet.
If you did not know, Sheff G is in jail. He was arrested on July 15, 2021 for second-degree gun possession and pleaded on October 20, 2021. He was sentenced to two years in prison. I would imagine he will be out in a year or so.
Anyway, he is STILL at the top of the BK Drill Rap food chain at the age of 23. These dudes really live it!
He took the time to respond to 22 in jail. These dudes have text, twitter and IG in jail!
I done hurd I turn this and that .. done hurd im getting extorted and allat lies and rumors that the broke dirty and worthless has made up Imao, whats next?
N##### better ask anyone they kno up in these upstate prisons about me ! , million dollar n#### chilling in general population never been disrespected without the boomerang effect, all yu got is ya name and ya word .. and my name would never be tainted, my reputation speaks for itself… mr front line action … mr movie himself!
The face of a real n#### yu hurd …. free all my guys, they say if yu dont got no haters yu aint doing nun right , lol.. shout out to my whole label, my album went number 1, and we got more than over 16 plaques coming in , all behind bars shout out to us winners circle … shout out my fans i love yall ill be back soon
Life like f###### mines .. only life to f###### live ! #3xl
The Bonnie and Clyde of Hip-Hop, causing chaos whenever you see them out, rapper Blueface and his girlfriend Chrisean Rock promise to stop the domestic violence in their relationship.
They were in AllHipHop.com’s headlines last week after Chrisean Rock punched the “Thotiana” rapper in the face. The girl was arrested for assault, but based on their Monday interview, that’s all in the past.
When asked what has she learned after this recent ordeal, Chrisean shared that she learned “not to hit him in public.”
She said what she will do in private is “f##k” him more, vowing to make love, not war.
The couple said they are addressing their dysfunction, mostly because she doesn’t want to go to jail anymore.
Blueface and Chrisean said they would work on themselves privately but not get professional help from a therapist or counselor.
With a smile, despite them saying they are “good now,” Blueface said he goes to sleep at night “worried” and “shaking.”
Chrisean Rock explained that physical violence would not happen again, claiming that if she gets angry, she will leave him instead.
Married couple Kristen Sivills and J-Rod Tanner made a way when there was no way. One is a comedian and the other is a writer and the path for both has been rough. But, when Kristen got pregnant with twins J-Rod thought of an ingenious way to promote her band of comedy when she was home recovering. Suddenly “And Then We Had Sex,” the podcast, was born.
Four years later, it has evolved tremendously. It has also grown into the fastest comedy podcast this year. But why? The married couple take us on an uninhibited, wild ride through their “unconventional world of sex, comedy, and uninhibited truth.” It also accentuates their experiences headlining Wendy Williams’ summer theatre tour and working with Jay Pharoah.
The couple is hilarious and uncensored, but also insightful and intellectual. They offer their unique take on relationships, sex talk, and reveal the most intimate parts of their marriage. There’s equal parts laughter, cringe blushing, but they will also have you binging every single episode. They are currently on a tear and one of the post popular, rapidly growing podcasts, reaching over 30 countries. With thousands of weekly streams and downloads, they have taken their show on the road. Kristen and J-Rod have continuously toured all year with no end in site.
The pair talk to their friend, Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur about their rise, the awkwardness of the sex as a top and what their future plans are. This is a must see interview, especially for those trying to find a way into the business when there seems to be limited options.
Once again a rap verse by Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter had the Hip Hop world talking. His contribution to DJ Khaled’s “God Did” sparked conversations about the 52-year-old emcee’s lyrical ability at this stage in his five-decade career.
Jay-Z’s longtime engineer, Young Guru, spoke about the creative process for the “God Did” track. During a filmed conversation with Rob Markman and Frazier Tharpe II, Guru revealed the Roc Nation boss only needed one take to record his bars.
“This one was different because normally, we’ll sit down, we’ll do a song, its three verses, two verses or whatever, and he’ll have a verse and then we’ll figure out what’s next,” Young Guru told Markman and Tharpe.
Guru added, “[Jay-Z] walked in… he’s spitting the verse to me. One take. He’s literally asking me, ‘Guru, put the beat on.’ I’m like, ‘Khaled didn’t send me the beat. You didn’t send me the beat. Send me the beat.’ So then he sends me the joint and I started trying to loop it. He was just like, ‘No, no, no, hit Khaled and get the whole instrumental.’ So he could spit the whole verse.”
DJ Khaled Also Praises Jay-Z’s “God Did” Verse
Both Young Guru and DJ Khaled hyped up Jay-Z’s verse on “God Did” before the song made its way to DSPs. Khaled even declared in an interview with Complex, “I’m telling you, if there was a greatest hits of Jay-Z verses, it’s on there. That I’ll tell you, for a fact.”
Khaled’s “God Did” collaboration also features Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, John Legend, and Fridayy. The posse cut topped off at #1 on Apple Music’s Top: 100 USA daily chart. It also peaked at #8 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs USA chart.
The God Did album is currently on pace to open at #1 on next week’s Billboard 200 chart with around 116,000 first-week units. If the LP does debut in the top spot, DJ Khaled will score his fourth Number One. Jay-Z’s own discography contains fourteen #1 projects, the most for any solo artist in history.
Some of the buzz surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers album has died down since its release on May 13. However, the pgLang leader still has a huge fan in NBA great LeBron James.
Kendrick Lamar launched “The Big Steppers Tour” on June 23. The international trek landed in Vancouver on August 28. LeBron James attended that Canadian show.
After watching Kendrick Lamar perform at the Rogers Arena, LeBron James took to social media to praise the Compton emcee. The 4-time NBA Champion also acknowledged British Columbia’s most populous city.
“Vancouver!! Thank you for the hospitality over the weekend. 1st time in your beautiful, wonderful city! @kendricklamar you’re 1 of a kind my brother! SPECIAL show by a SPECIAL person! Appreciate the love! 🙏🏾✊🏾🤎👑,” posted James on Twitter.
Vancouver!! Thank you for the hospitality over the weekend. 1st time in your beautiful, wonderful city! @kendricklamar you’re 1 of a kind my brother! SPECIAL show by a SPECIAL person! Appreciate the love! 🙏🏾✊🏾🤎👑
Footage of LeBron James having a good time at Kendrick Lamar’s concert made its way to the internet. In the clip, the Los Angeles Lakers player is seen dancing to “Family Ties” by Lamar and Baby Keem.
The Grammy-winning, 2x-Platinum “Family Ties” lives on Baby Keem’s The Melodic Blue studio LP. Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 295,000 first-week units. The project has since slipped to #24 on the latest Billboard 200.
LeBron James has an extensive connection to Hip Hop culture. The self-described Hip Hop historian executive produced 2 Chainz’s 2019 album Rap or Go to the League. The 18-time NBA All-Star also regularly promotes rappers’ music on his social media accounts.
At the beginning of 2021, DaBaby could lay claim to being one of the hottest Hip Hop acts in the country. By July of that year, ill-advised comments at the Rolling Loud Miami festival derailed the rapper’s push toward the top.
It now appears DaBaby’s fanbase in one particular city has shrunk to a dismal level. According to Nola.com, a concert scheduled for September 2 in New Orleans will not happen. The cancelation was likely because of poor ticket sales.
The website reports only several hundred tickets had been sold for the show at the 14,000-seat Smoothie King Center. Both the event’s promoters and DaBaby’s team have offered explanations for the show being “postponed.”
Greg Pulver of Clear Bizness Entertainment cited “a number of business reasons” for the concert no longer taking place on Friday. He also claimed to be working on rescheduling the concert with DaBaby still possibly performing.
Andrew Lieber, the CEO of DaBaby’s booking agency, claimed the “Rockstar” hitmaker’s representatives called off the appearance because of a contract dispute. The MAC Agency founder insisted his client will be back in New Orleans in the near future.
DaBaby’s downfall as a mainstream music act hit its zenith at Rolling Loud Miami 2021. During his set, the Charlotte native made perceived homophobic comments about people living with HIV/AIDS. He apologized for his statements before backtracking on that apology.
Prior to the Rolling Loud controversy, DaBaby earned #1 albums on the Billboard 200 with 2019’s Kirk and 2020’s Blame It on Baby. However, 2022’sBetter than You collaborative mixtape with YoungBoy Never Broke Again barely cracked the Top 10.
“Rockstar” featuring Roddy Ricch rose to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2020. Only DaBaby’s “Ball If I Want To” single has made it into the Top 40 since July 2021.
The southern rhymer scored a Top 5 entry on the Hot 100 as a feature on Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” collaboration. That song peaked at #2 on the chart dated May 22, 2021.
The Wingstop restaurant chain was a trending topic on Twitter yesterday (August 30). Franchise owner Rick Ross also saw his name become a trend on the platform too, thanks to a video he posted on his Instagram Story.
Social media users had a lot to say about the Texas-founded brand after the company announced a new menu item. Customers can now purchase signature Wingstop Chicken Sandwiches nationwide.
“Yo, what’s happening? This is the boss, Ricky Rozay with a huge announcement. Today, 12 noon, Wingstop… is launching its very first chicken sandwich,” said Rick Ross on Tuesday. “Not just one, but twelve different flavors, twelve different boss flavors.”
Wingstop made the announcement official with a press release. The Chicken Sandwich with a dip costs only $5.49. A combo featuring the sandwich, dip, french fries, and a drink will sell for $7.99.
Wingstop Wants Fans To Abandon Their Previous Favorite Chicken Sandwich
“The nationwide launch of the Wingstop Chicken Sandwich is an opportunity to bring new guests to the brand by proving our position as The Flavor Experts, and reward our existing fanbase by putting menu innovation on center stage,” said Stacy Peterson, the company’s Chief Revenue and Technology Officer, in a statement.
Peterson continued, “The Wingstop Chicken Sandwich doesn’t just come in one flavor – fans can choose from our 12 bold, signature flavors. We’re so confident in the product that we’re incentivizing fans to split from their current chicken contender and find a new favorite chicken sandwich at Wingstop.”
The flavor experts have widened their horizon. Your favorite flavor is now on our NEW Chicken Sandwich! pic.twitter.com/SwnW6hpvQ1
Rick Ross Runs Multiple Wingstop Restaurants Across America
Rick Ross currently owns Wingstop locations in several states, including Alabama, Georgia, New York, and Mississippi. The Richer Than I Ever Been album creator reportedly runs around thirty franchises in the United States.
Dutchavelli claims he is being set up after a woman came out earlier this week claiming that the rapper pressured her to get an abortion when she was seven weeks pregnant with his twins.
The woman, who says she is 18 years old, alleged Dutch put hands on her while she was pregnant and threatened her before she lost the pregnancy at 4 months. She detailed her claims from the Cataleya Hennessy TikTok account, which was subsequently deleted.
How can you be 27+ fighting n####/peado allegations …
— WOMEN ARE NOT GOOD PEOPLE (@WOMENARENOTGOOD) August 28, 2022
Dutchavelli made his breakthrough in the U.K Hip-Hop scene in 2020 and looked to be the next big thing. He dropped “Only If You Knew,” before collaborating with Stormzy and Tion Wayne on “I Dunno,” propelling him to a wider audience. The videos are currently sitting at over 100 million YouTube views combined.
Last year, allegations surfaced that he had an inappropriate relationship with the 14-year-old niece of his former manager. Dutchavelli strenuously denies the allegations and says the police are involved, yet no arrests have been made. He also says any evidence against him was doctored but has been virtually “cancelled” with fans turning their back on him.
Dutchavelli Claims He’s Being Set Up
On Tuesday (Aug. 20), Dutavelli claimed a former associate, Carlon “Tiny” Robinson, attempted to set him up to end his career. He says Tiny instructed the woman to concoct a fake story about him using a s####### for kinky sex.
He shared a series of voice notes allegedly between Cataleya Hennessy and Tiny. “If you was to say he used to f### you with a strap-on he’d be done out here,” the man on the voice notes said while laughing. “Finished … can’t go nowhere on the road, ever,” he added.
“You’ve got to trust us, this is what we do,” the voice note continued before implying that he had already revealed too much.
The man Dutch claims is Tiny then instructed, “You need to focus on just giving your interview and playing the victim. That’s all you need to worry about. You can’t be worried about views. All the platforms will post afterwards, you’re gonna get millions of views.”
The man then said the plot must remain a secret. “We need to get a s#######. But this got to stay between me and you. No one can ever know that we planned this bit,” he added before promising a “big deal” is incoming.
Dutchavelli claims he never wanted to reply to Tiny who he says did multiple interviews about him and even wrote a book.
He pointed out that the girl deleted all of her messages after sending them. The text representing her part of the conversation reads “you have deleted this message” in Dutch. The rapper added that this “is what old n##### do,” accusing Tiny of conspiring against him. Check out his comments below.
Tiny Claims Stefflon Don’s “Clout” Saved Dutch
In a recent interview, Tiny says he believes the allegations that came out in 2020. He claims Dutchavelli has remained relevant through “The support of his sister,” rap star Stefflon Don, “and the clout that they’ve got within the industry.”
California-based Hip Hop artist DJ Quik had a close working relationship with the late Tupac Shakur. Quik produced “Heartz of Men” off 2Pac’s All Eyez on Me album.
Talib Kweli recently spoke to DJ Quik on the People’s Party podcast. At one point, Quik discussed feeling threatened over All Eyez On Me leaking before its official release.
According to the Way 2 Fonky creator, his security guard took a copy of the CD from his car and shared it with friends. Unauthorized copies of the project then became available across Los Angeles.
“I almost got killed over a 2Pac bootleg. I had a machine gun put in my face.” DJ Quik told Kweli. “But I was still defending him, I was like, ‘F### it, do what you gotta do.’ I can’t run. This m########### got thirty shots in it, so I’m gonna just man up and take this s###.”
Apparently, a fight broke out at the Death Row office over the bootlegged album. DJ Quik also recalled a confrontation with the security guard who supposedly lifted the unreleased project as well as another person.
“So I’m fighting with this guy, then I end up fighting with the other guy, and the other guy kicked me all in the head and s###, I’m on the ground getting stomped and s###,” said Quik. “I get up and I’m still fightingthisguy. It’s like, ‘Man, I can’t fight both. Help me fight these m############.”
According to DJ Quik, he eventually reconciled with the security guard. He stated, “I went and hung out with him a couple of years ago and apologized because I shouldn’t have done that. You know, Death Row was the single most dangerous record company in the world, but if you had on the chain, nothing ever happened to you.”
All Eyez on Me went on to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart by selling 566,000 copies in its first week. The Recording Industry Association of America certified 2Pac’s fourth studio LP as Diamond (10 million units) in 2014.
Battle Rap’s Champion of the Year, Geechi Gotti, announced his upcoming Labor Day Weekend event at the legendary adult entertainment venue, King of Diamonds in Atlanta, Georgia.
The West Coast rapper is also co-owner of The Riot battle rap league, one of the fastest rising in the culture. He revealed their next event, “Came Bearing Gifts,” will feature spitters and strippers bringing that ATL “strip club vibe” to battle rap on September 3. Check out the card below.
He made the announcement during an Instagram Live on Tuesday evening (Aug. 30), with co-owner Kevin Parks telling his followers that he “wanted to bring the whole battle rap culture to the Atlanta culture.” Rapper and reality TV star Yung Joc also joined the convo and revealed he will be in the building. “I can’t wait to see this s### happen,” he said.
When Joc asked which battle he was most looking forward to, Geechi Gotti replied, “Of course, the main event, my n#### Rum Nitty and my guy A. Ward,” admitting though he battled them previously, both rappers are “killers.”
Tickets for the event can be purchased here with a Pay Per View also available for fans who can’t be in the building.
Christian battle rapper A. Ward found the venue change hilarious, although it won’t be the first time he’s battled in a strip club. The Kentucky rapper was researching the venue and realized the listed address was for a Christian Church. “Hold up 🤔😳👀,” he penned on Twitter on Monday evening. “You welcome,” Geechi Gotti replied just a day before announcing King of Diamonds as the new venue.
Meanwhile, the three-time battle rap Champion of the Year announced he will take a break from battling to concentrate on his other ventures, including The Riot. Geechi Gotti also wants to focus on his upcoming album Illumigotti alongside his No Studio’N Network, with a podcast, as well as new artists, housed under the label.