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Lil Durk’s ‘Almost Healed’ Debuts In The Top 5

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Almost Healed by Lil Durk arrived on Friday, May 26. The rapper’s eighth studio LP becomes his sixth Top 10 entry on the Billboard 200 chart.

This week’s Billboard 200 sees Almost Healed open at No. 3. Lil Durk’s latest body of work brought in 125,000 equivalent album units in its first week of release.

Taylor Swift’s Midnights (282,000 units) and Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time (126,000 units) took the top two spots on the most recent Billboard 200. Wallen also appears on Almost Healed.

In addition, Lil Durk’s Almost Healed features Alicia Keys, J. Cole, Chief Wuk, Future, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Rob49, and the late Juice Wrld. “All My Life” with J. Cole peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100 chart.

Durk secured two No. 1 projects over the last three years. 2021’s Voice of the Heroes collaborative effort with Lil Baby landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 150,000 first-week units.

Last year, Lil Durk added another Number One to his catalog when 7220 debuted in the pole position by earning 120,500 first-week units. 2020’s Just Cause Y’all Waited 2 and 2021’s The Voice plateaued at No. 2.

Durk will likely perform some of his new Almost Healed tracks on the road as part of the “Sorry For The Drought Tour” this summer. The Chicago native tapped Kodak Black and NLE Choppa as opening acts.

Cardi B Cracks Jokes While Trapped In Elevator: “Rip Me Out The Elevator I Been Acting Brand New”  

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Cardi B found herself in a sticky predicament on Sunday evening (Jun. 4) after lighting up the stage at Summer Jam. 

The NYC icon was with her team in an elevator when the lift suddenly stopped with them all stuck inside. The small elevator left Cardi and her crew in a tight squeeze with barely any space left in the compact space. However, Cardi B did not panic and made light of the situation, taking to Instagram Live to share her plight with her 165 million followers. 

“We’re really f###### stuck in an elevator. You can’t even make this s### up!” she added before repeating their dilemma. Nonetheless, Cardi B remained calm telling her team, “Okay, I’m not even gonna f###### panic.” 

The Grammy Award winner reminded herself to breathe after revealing they had been stuck for about ten minutes.  

“We’ve been in here for ten minutes. Stuck in a f###### elevator. Let me breathe,” she added. “I’m getting a little excited.” 

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A few minutes later and Cardi B was still seeing the funny side of the situation.” You know what I should have done today? I should have went home, but a b#### wanted to be outside.” She joked that she was altering between “scared” and “sleepy,” before flipping the memorable line from “Put It On Da Floor Again,” her new single with Latto. 

“Rip me out the elevator I been acting brand new,” Cardi B quipped.  

Thankfully the group were quickly freed, and after around 15 minutes Cardi B and crew emerged to a sea of paparazzi. 

Hours before getting stuck in the elevator, Cardi B headlined Summer Jam, bringing out Latto and GloRilla to perform with her.  

Tyler, The Creator Heaps Praise On Pharrell Williams: “Frontin’” Changed “The Trajectory of My Life”

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Tyler, The Creator gave Pharrell Williams and The Neptunes their flowers for changing ” the trajectory of my life,” when he was just 12 years old. 

The “DOGTOOTH” hitmaker took to Instagram over the weekend (Jun.3) to mark Pharell’s 2003 hit song “Frontin’” turning 20. Among a series of images, he reflected on the impression the song left him with as a pre-teen listening on RealPlayer, admitting Pharrell’s melodies left him dumbfounded.  

“A few weeks before June 3rd, someone posted a link of FRONTIN’ from some dj radio show on the STAR TRAK message boards. a nice treat for me, given ive spent every dollar my mom could spare on any album that had Waters of Nazareth in the credits.”  

He continued: “I was stunned. 3 minutes and 57 seconds of dopamine. the grove, familiar, but still sounded like the soundscapes of a different planet. the air of it; aside from GRINDIN and WHAT HAPPENED TO THAT BOY the year before, my ears hadn’t heard anything with that much space in it. 3 percussive sounds, 3 bass notes, 2 chords, and a synthesized whistle that sounded like ice cream melting.” 

Tyler, The Creator Says Pharrell Gave Him An Addiction To Bridges

Tyler, The Creator went on to praise Pharell’s melodies and harmonies before revealing how the bridge altered his musical career.  

“But what took me over the edge was the bridge. I believe the trajectory of my life changed at that moment. It’s a high chance my addiction of putting bridges on everything was cemented because of this song. I’ve subconsciously been trying to chase that high for 20 years.”  

He added: “Most bridges only exist in the middle of the song, but he brought it back at the end. who does that? he did it a few times on justified but this just felt reckless. i was STUNNED. i rushed home every day to replay that link, blocking any phone calls since all we had was AOL. if i remember correctly, i caught the video on CITAS WORLD after school. i was stunned, but this time my eyes was recording information that would, again, change the trajectory of my life.” 

Read his post in full below and listen to “Frontin'” at the end of the page.  

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Cardi B Brings Out Latto And GloRilla To Close Out Summer Jam 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Cardi B lit up the stage for her headlining set for Summer Jam Sunday with the help of some special guests.  

The crowd at the UBS Arena couldn’t wait for the “No Love” hitmaker to perform and began chanting her name before she took the stage. As well as running through the many hits in her catalog, Cardi B brought out two recent collaborators to join her.  

Latto took to the stage with Cardi for the first-ever performance their new single “Put It On Da Floor Again.” 

Cardi B added another female rap rising star to her set, bringing out GloRilla to deliver their hit song “Tomorrow 2.”  

Elsewhere during her headline show, Cardi B showed off the fruits of her labor after revealing the back-breaking yoga poses she used to get herself Summer Jam ready. Belcalis retweeted a clip of her shaking booty to Invasion of Privacy cut “She Bad,” featuring YG.  

Cardi B Urges Fans To Cut The BS

CARDIJAM was trending on Twitter as concertgoers flocked to the platform with clips of Cardi’s set. However, according to Cardi, some were “trying to be messy,” and attempting to drag the NYC icon along for the ride. Fans have been stirring up her longstanding feud with Nicki Minaj following Cardi B’s collab with Latto.  

The Atlanta-bred rapper had her own war of words with Nicki last year. Some believe Latto sent shots at her nemesis on “Put It On Da Floor,” and urged Cardi B to do the same on the remix.  

“For y’all muthafuckas that’s on Twitter trying to be messy, please cut the b#######. That’s not me,” Cardi declared during an Instagram Live after Summer Jam. “First of all, y’all been wanting me to be messy all day. Y’all wanted me to be messy on the song. Nah please. Come on now.” 

She continued, “Cut the b####### please. Get a mop. Y’all being too messy and y’all being annoying.” 

Diddy Blasted By Son’s Mother Misa Hylton Following Justin Combs’ DUI Arrest 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Misa Hylton insisted she will no longer be “protecting” anybody but her son as she tore into Diddy following their son’s arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence Sunday (Jun. 4). 

The stylist and fashion designer took to Instagram Sunday evening, hours after reports of 29-year-old Justin Combs’s detention by the Los Angeles Police Department. In a furious rant, taking aim at his parenting, Misa blasted Diddy in what she called a “come to Jesus Moment.” 

“Everyone has to sit around for years and act like there isn’t anything wrong with you. This is where the buck stops for me,” Misa began. “If anything ever happened to my son GOD FORBID. What is anyone going to say to me? When we all know who’s fault it would be.” 

She continued, “I do realize Clarity and Context are important. You want to do reality TV? Ok let’s be real then. Let’s lay it all out then starting from the top.” 

In another post, she called Didy’s career trajectory into question. “How you go from one of the greatest to ever do it,” Mia asked, “to making all your money off alcohol and suing the damn alcohol company. Sell something healthy that builds people up,” she continued before adding, “I’m sick of it!!!!! NOT MINES.” 

Misa Hylton also slammed Diddy’s rumored Hulu reality TV series tentatively titled Diddy + 7. “I’m not with none of that reality TV s###! When is enough ENOUGH? I’m not Protecting no one anymore Just my son. And ALL The children.” 

In a separate post, she added: “The statement “a fish rots from the head down” means that, in addition to being a major contributing factor in a family or organization’s success leadership is also the root cause of its failure and demise.” 

Justin Combs was reportedly arrested following a routine traffic stop in Beverly Hills. “Officers conducted a traffic stop, and they observed the driver possibly under the influence of unknown alcohol or drugs,” Officer Moore of the LAPD stated. “The investigation revealed that he was under the influence.”

 

Lil Durk Does A Great Deed For Unhoused Fan

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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Guess what? Lil Durk just pulled off a fantastic surprise for Pedro, the coolest homeless dude in Hollywood! Picture this: Pedro is chilling in his cozy tent on the street of Hollywood, jamming to the epic beats of Lil Durk and J Cole’s latest banger, “All My Life.” Little did he know, his life was about to take a wild turn!

So, here’s how it went down. Some genius on TikTok stumbled upon Pedro’s video and, of course, couldn’t resist sharing it with the world. And boy, did it blow up! The video went viral, catching the attention of none other than Lil Durk himself. Yep, you heard that right!

When Durk saw Pedro rocking out to his tune, he knew he had to do something special. He reached out to Pedro and surprised him with a few awesome gifts. First off, he hooked Pedro up with a brand-new phone (iPhone, of course). But that’s not all! Durkio fronted for a whole month’s rent for Pedro, ensuring he had a cozy roof over his head at least for a month. Durk also slipped some extra cash into Pedro’s pockets. They did not say exactly how much he got, but I suspect he got broke off something proper! Good work, Durk!

Pedro couldn’t contain his excitement and showered Lil Durk with endless gratitude. I mean, who wouldn’t be over the moon after receiving such a surprise? Pedro is one lucky dude, that’s for sure!

We’re rooting for our buddy Pedro to make the most of this opportunity and I hope that whatever Durk has vested in him is life changing. Maybe he lands a job and can maintain his housing.

So let’s raise our glasses to Lil Durk, the musical hero who changed Pedro’s life in the most unexpected way. Cheers to new beginnings and a little bit of joy in this crazy world!

Machine Gun Kelly Became Fully “Unhinged” Over Racy Scene With Megan Fox

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Tyson Ritter has claimed Machine Gun Kelly went “ballistic” after he made a suggestion for an upcoming scene with Megan Fox.

The All-American Rejects frontman alleged on the “Tuna On Toast” with Stryker podcast on Tuesday that MGK, real name Colson Baker, lost it after he made a suggestion for Megan’s death scene in their movie “Johnny & Clyde.”

“So I go over (to her trailer) and I was like, ‘Hey, Megan. I wanted to talk to you about this moment where, when you die, because you’ve been teasing (my character by) putting my fingers in your mouth, that when you’re dead, I put my fingers in your mouth. And it’s like this sort of resolution to my character, getting his revenge,” he recalled.

“(MGK) was super bummed about me asking if I could put my fingers in Megan Fox’s mouth. She was right there. He just went ballistic. It kinda went maniac mode… And he was fully unhinged.”

Tyson, who described Megan as “a sweetheart,” found a positive in the experience as he was able to take inspiration from MGK’s alleged outburst and use it for his performance in “Prisoner’s Daughter,” which he was shooting at the same time as “Johnny & Clyde.”

“The next day I had to shoot this scene in Vegas where this character goes in and confronts Kate Beckinsale, who’s his ex-wife, and he goes from zero to apes**t. I was really struggling (with) how to throw that switch,” he explained. “I remember when Pistol Pete (MGK) just started going ape on me, I was like, this is really confrontational, but also thank you, dude.”

Megan and MGK have been engaged since January 2022.

After months of breakup rumors, the couple put on a united front in London this week.Tyson has been married to actress Elena Satine since 2013.

Diddy’s Eldest Son Justin Combs Arrested In Beverly Hills For DUI

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Diddy’s eldest son, Justin Combs, was reportedly arrested in Beverly Hills on Sunday (June 4). According to Fox News, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the 29-year-old was taken into custody on suspicions of driving under the influence. Officers conducted a routine traffic stop around 8 a.m. PT after he allegedly ran a red light. Once they began speaking to Combs, they started to question his ability to operate a vehicle safely.

“Officers conducted a traffic stop, and they observed the driver possibly under the influence of unknown alcohol or drugs,” Officer Moore stated. “The investigation revealed that he was under the influence.”

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What exactly Combs was on has yet to be revealed. Nonetheless, Combs was placed in cuffs and hauled off to jail. It’s unclear if he’s bailed out as of Sunday evening. His bond was set at $5,000.

This story is developing.

DC Young Fly’s Partner Jacky Oh’s Death: More Details Emerge

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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DC Young Fly—longtime Wild ‘N Out cast member—is suffering an unimaginable tragedy. On May 31, his partner and mother of his three children, Jacky Oh, died in Miami following a cosmetic surgery. While no official cause of death has been confirmed, Local 10 News has provided a few additional details about the circumstances.

According to the outlet, Miami Fire Rescue responded to the Homewood Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/Brickell hotel around 10 p.m. local time after getting a call about an unresponsive woman.

Crews rushed her to Mercy Hospital in Coconut Grove, where—despite attempts to resuscitate her—she was pronounced dead. Police and the medical examiner’s office are currently investigating, but the case is only in its preliminary stages.

In a since-deleted social media post, Jacky Oh allegedly said she was going to Miami to undergo a “mommy makeover.”

DC Young Fly and Smith met in 2015 as cast members of Wild ‘N Out. She eventually left the popular show and created a lip gloss line called the J Nova Collection, while DC Young Fly remained. The comedian was reportedly filming new episodes of Wild ‘N Out in Atlanta when he got the news.

Wild ‘N Out issued a statement to its Facebook page, writing, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith, known to the world as Jacky Oh, a talented Wild N’ Out family member whose impact will be forever treasured and missed. Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the Wild N’ Out cast throughout five seasons.

“More importantly, she was a tremendous mother to three beautiful children. The BET Media Group extends our sincere condolences to the Smith family, DC Young Fly, B Simone, Nick Cannon, and all friends who loved and cared for Jacky Oh during this difficult time.”

Moneybagg Yo Shot Down Lil Wayne’s Original Verse For ‘Wockesha’ Remix

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Moneybagg Yo wasn’t satisfied with the first verse Lil Wayne recorded for the “Wockesha” remix.

The Interscope Records artist discussed his collaboration with Lil Wayne in an interview with Variety. Moneybagg Yo revealed he made Weezy redo a verse for the “Wockesha” remix, which dropped in 2021.

“I don’t know if anybody’s ever told Wayne this,” Moneybagg Yo said. “But he had actually done a verse before that one, and I was like, ‘Go back in for me.’ He did it and it came back how we heard it — super hard. It lets you know how serious I am about this.”

Moneybagg Yo is fresh off the release of his Hard to Love mixtape, which hit streaming services on Friday (June 2). He considers the project to be his most personal work to date.

“This project, Hard to Love, is more vulnerable,” he told Variety. “I’m bringing my fans in. This is what I’ve been going through in the last two years.”

He added, “I’m hard to love. I’ve got trust issues, I’ve been through a lot, experienced a lot of ups and downs. But on another scale, it’s hard to love people when they come with bad intentions.”

Hard to Love features collaborations with Future, GloRilla and Lil Durk. The mixtape is Moneybagg Yo’s first solo project since 2021’s A Gangsta’s Pain.

Stream Hard to Love below.

Take An Exclusive Look At The Rick Ross Car Show With Meek Mill, Gucci Mane & The Big Winners

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Exclusives
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The Rick Ross Car & Bike show is no ordinary event, my friend. It’s a real spectacle that showcases some seriously cool stuff like custom builds, rare rides, and blazing fast cars. And it all goes down on Rick Ross’ massive Fayetteville Promise Land estate, spanning over a whopping 300 acres of land. Yeah, it’s huge! There was significant controversy surrounding this year’s event, but Rozay pulled it off without a hitch. Even his neighbors were happy.

Thousands of car enthusiasts gather to check out the mind-blowing displays. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing. In the past, they had a bit of a traffic nightmare on their hands. Luckily, they learned from that experience and made some serious improvements this time around. They called in the cavalry with over 100 officers from different counties to keep things flowing smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety. Last year had six cops.

Ross’s Car & Bike show isn’t just about cars. It’s also a place where big names in the music biz show up to rock the stage. Artists like Gucci Mane and Meek Mill took to the stage and both delivered killer performances. There were no interruptions from the neighbors or any drama from the attendees. It was all about good vibes and great music.

This show has become legendary, earning the title of the “greatest automotive experience” around. Certainly, people like DJ Envy may disagree but the proof is in the results. So, our friend Julia Beverly perused the locale and took incredible images of all the pageantry. Take a moment to soak up some serious car culture.

Meek Mill performed.
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You think they are going to arrest the baby?

Here are some of the winners:

And, of course, Atlanta’s legendary historian NuFace (right) was there. Also, salute Slimm Calhoun of The Dungeon Family.

Bam Margera’s Brother Tweets Desperate Plea For His Whereabouts, Fears Death Is Imminent

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Bam Margera’s perceived downward spiral has been internet fodder for months. The former Viva La Bam star and professional skateboarder recently vowed to “smoke crack” until he got to see the son he shares with his estranged wife, Nikki Boyd. Now his brother Jess Margera is fearing the worst.

On Sunday (June 4), Jess fired off a tweet that suggested he was worried his brother might take his own life or possibly overdose. He wrote, “If anyone in the LA area knows of bams current whereabouts or a hotel he might be at please call the LAPD immediately. I am trying to get them to ping his phone but as usual it’s a whole huge process and I don’t think we have that kind of time. If you guys could all retweet this that would be really cool of you. Thanks for your help.”

Bam Margera’s most recent Instagram post arrived more than 15 hours ago and was nothing more than him rocking out to some music with a friend. But it’s his previous posts that have sounded the alarm. Just a couple of days ago, the Jackass prankster said in a since-deleted video: “I haven’t seen [son] Phoenix in two f–king months. I have to wake up every day, knowing that I probably won’t get to talk to him or see him.”

He added, “I’m going to smoke crack with the bums down at the f–king boardwalk until I’m dead unless you deliver me f–king Phoenix. Get to work Nikki, or anyone that wants to help. I want Phoenix.”

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Margera last saw Phoenix on March 29 during an in-person visit in California and hasn’t been permitted from contacting the child through the phone or FaceTime.

His estranged wife’s lawyer said she “sincerely hopes that Bam can first achieve and then maintain sobriety, for his own good, and for the good of their son” after the video was posted.

Margera and Boyd parted ways in 2021 and she soon requested full custody of their son. Boyd then filed for legal separation in February, citing irreconcilable differences. She said she made the decision “to protect herself and their son.”

Boyd is seeking $15,000 per month in child support payments, spousal support and sole physical and legal custody of Phoenix.

Roots Picnic: The Fugees Reunite & GloRilla Brings Out Pregnant Chrisean Rock

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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The 2023 Roots Picnic took place at The Mann Center in Philly on Saturday (June 3). Headliner Lauryn Hill—who was celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill—surprised fans with a Fugees reunion.

Backed by The Roots, Pras, Wyclef Jean and Hill performed several classics, including “Zealots,” “Ready Or Not” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song.” It ended with a spirited performance of “Fu-Gee-La.”

Questlove was clearly over the moon about the reunion and shared a lengthy Instagram post about his appreciation for the Fugees.

“What A Night,” he wrote. “In 1993 an unknown band called the Fugees (at the request of the record label i interned at @ruffhouserecords) opened up for us at #TheTrocodero in Philadelphia—-this was one of their first gigs since signing to a major label. They were there to help us celebrate our signing to @geffenrecords. Their #BluntedOnReality got released in early 93. We got our deal in Dec 93 & man…..

Now 30 years later & look at us now. What a journey. @MsLaurynHill did us a solid by letting us not only letting us celebrate with her the classic #MiseducationOfLaurynHill but she also made a moment by bringing together her bredren @WyclefJean & @PrasMichel ……in what could possibly be one of the last times we will see this institution together in this setting.”

He added, “I’m giving all the gratitude for making this miracle of a night happen. On what woulda been my father’s 87th birthday.”

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As Questlove insinuated, the Fugees likely won’t reconvene—at least not anytime soon. In April, Pras was convicted on 10 criminal counts for helping Malaysian businessman, Jho Low, gain political influence in the U.S. in exchange for $100 million. He was originally facing 11 federal charges, including conspiracy, witness tampering and failing to register as an agent of China. He has yet to be sentenced.

In more positive news, the Roots Picnic continued to provide more memorable moments throughout the evening. At one point, GloRilla brought out a pregnant Chrisean Rock who promptly twerked.

Questlove is readying for more magic on Sunday (June 4). He added: “Although this year was drama filled, it was also one of the least stressful picnics ever (did I mention I got to live out my dream backing @TheIsleyBrothers earlier?) For those w FOMO, not to be outdone——@Usher will rock the house tomorrow. There are still tickets. Thank You All With The Upmost Sincerity.”

Drake’s Painted Nails Get The Internet In An Uproar

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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So, guess who’s causing a stir on social media right now? Yep, it’s none other than Drake! The Toronto superstar recently decided to show off his flashy new style by painting his nails yellow. But, let me tell you, his fans aren’t exactly thrilled about it.

This is a thing, people!

It seems like painting nails is becoming quite the trend among male celebrities, and Drake has hopped on the bandwagon. Some fans couldn’t believe their eyes and commented with a bunch of surprised emojis, saying things like, “Not you too, Drake, bruh!” Another fan even joked, “Hey, Drake, can you do my nails too?” And someone else chimed in, saying, “Drake is the type of guy to paint his nails yellow.” This is not groundbreaking at all. People like like Tyler The Creator, A$AP Rocky, Kid Cudi, Lil Nas X, and Machine Gun Kelly have already embraced the trend.

But that’s not all that’s been going on in Drake’s world lately. He recently caught everyone’s attention with a flirty exchange on Instagram with model Corinna Kopf. It all went down while he was promoting a $1 million giveaway with a betting company. During the announcement, he hinted at giving Corinna a foot massage during a live stream. Talk about mixing business with pleasure, right?

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Drake took to Instagram to make the announcement, writing, “THE BOY IS BACK TO CRACK A SAFE @stake SATURDAY THE RETURN OF THE BTC BANDIT AKA ROULETTE RANSACKER AKA PRAGMATIC POACHER AKA HACKSAW HIJACKER. I might massage @corinnakopf feet live on air, you just never know. TUNE IN.”

But let’s not forget that Drake is an incredibly successful artist. I mean, the guy has sold over 170 million albums worldwide! He’s won numerous awards, including 34 Billboard Music Awards, five Grammy Awards, and more. And of course, he always manages to make headlines with his fashion sense, whether it’s for better or worse.

Well, Drake certainly knows how to keep us talking, doesn’t he? Whether it’s his music, his fashion, or his unexpected nail painting, he always manages to make waves. Love him or hate him, he’s definitely got that star power.

EXCLUSIVE: Young Buck’s Catalog Heading To Auction Block To Satisfy Debts To 50 Cent & Others

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Exclusives
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The music catalog of David Darnell Brown, popularly known as Young Buck, is heading to the auction block as part of a plan to satisfy his creditors, including 50 Cent.

This move comes after a series of financial difficulties that forced the rapper to seek bankruptcy protection in early 2020.

AllHipHop.com can confirm that the catalog, comprised of performance royalties, mechanical royalties, publishing royalties, and song copyrights, was valued at over $700,000 by SongVest, a brokerage firm specializing in selling music royalties.

Trustee Erica R. Johnson believes that the catalog sale will generate sufficient funds to pay off all creditors, including 50 Cent, to whom Young Buck reportedly owes $250,000.

As part of the plan, SongVest will be engaged to facilitate the sale to a private network of approximately thirty investors.

The financial woes of Young Buck, who filed for bankruptcy in January 2020, have been well-documented.

The filing came after a tumultuous 2019, which saw the rapper spending time in jail and grappling with significant debts, including child support and obligations to the IRS.

His financial situation was further complicated when 50 Cent claimed Young Buck never delivered two albums under his deal with G-Unit and never paid back a $250,000 loan.

In July 2021, the rapper was accused of withholding royalty statements from ASCAP and hiding $35,000 paid out to his publishing company, Mouth Full Of Ice.

Additional allegations surfaced suggesting that Young Buck failed to report significant income received post-bankruptcy, including over $108,000 from Sound Exchange, over $32,000 from Select-O-Hits, and upwards of $47,000 in royalties from Universal Music Publishing​.

As the bankruptcy proceedings continued, the trustee maintained that these funds rightfully belonged to the bankruptcy estate and should have been used to pay off Young Buck’s debts.

If approved by the court, Young Buck’s catalog could fetch almost $1 million, with the broker set to receive ten percent of the gross proceeds from the sale.

Upon finding a buyer, the trustee will seek court approval on the sale by filing a separate motion.

From Kanye To Pete To Fred: Is Kim Kardashian Falling In Love Again?

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Rumors
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Does reality TV queen Kim Kardashian have a new boo on her radar? Apparently she does, and all anyone knows is that the dude’s code name is “Fred.”

In a clip from “The Kardashians,” Kim spilled the beans to Scott Disick, her go-to gossip buddy and ex-brother-in-law. Scotty Boy, being the genius he is, came up with the super stealthy code name “Fred.”

Kim’s response? A fit of giggles and a solid thumbs-up that this Fred guy does indeed meet her “standards.” It’s official, folks, Fred’s got the Kardashian seal of approval!

During the episode, Kim was all smiles and blushes, busy on her phone. And who do you think was on the other end of that line? Our man Fred, of course!

It’s like a flashback to season two when she was all heart-eyes over Pete Davidson, the funny guy from SNL she dated for a hot minute.

Since then, Davidson has moved on, leaving the runway wide open for the mysterious Fred to swoop in. But will Fred be ready for the reality TV madness?

Have We Seen The Last Of The Fugees? Seems So.

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Rumors
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Over the weekend, The Roots hosted the Roots Picnic in Philly, where the talented Lauryn Hill took the stage to commemorate the 25th anniversary of her iconic album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The whole thing appeared to be a glorious affair, for the first day of the event.

Fans in attendance got an unexpected treat – a reunion of The Fugees. But, there was a somber cloud over the affair.

During her performance, L-Boogie told the crowd that The Fugees’ 25th anniversary plans were ruined by COVID-19. Still, she managed to reunite the crew – Pras and Wyclef Jean popped up. QuestLove really fueled the idea that this is the last show for the New Jersey-born trio. He had a caption that said just that in his live feed of their performance. Is this the end??? Kids, if you never heard The Score, do yourself a favor and get familiar. It came out more than 25 years ago, but it is a true classic.

Anyway, introduced her former band members to the audience, calling them her brothers. Together with The Roots, they treated fans to timeless classics such as “Zealots,” “Ready Or Not,” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song.” These dope moments took place within Hill’s set. I managed to catch a lot of it from my phone thanks to QuestLove.

So…was QuestLove capping with “The last Fugees show?” Probably not. We all know the deal with Pras.

So, here’s the deal with Pras. You see, he has some serious legal trouble hanging over his head. Back in April, he got hit with a guilty verdict on 10 different charges, including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. Crazy stuff, right?

READ ALSO: Pras Plans To Sue 50 Cent, Kyrie Irving & ‘Rolling Stone’ For Defamation

Before the verdict came down, Pras was accused of funneling money from this Malaysian financier named Low Taek Jho. And get this—Low Taek Jho is now on the run, like a real-life fugitive. Anyway, Pras allegedly moved that money through some shady donors and ended up using it for Barack Obama’s reelection campaign back in 2012. The Associated Press even says that some of that cash was used to try and cover up a Justice Department investigation later on. Yikes!

Now, this isn’t a slap on the wrist kinda situation for Pras. He’s looking at a potential 20-year prison sentence. Yeah, you heard that right—two whole decades behind bars. We got the scoop on that. David Kenner – yep the attorney that used to work with Death Row Records – is fighting in his corner.

So yeah, things are pretty intense for Pras right now. And all this drama happened right before The Roots Picnic show. Keep Pras in your prayers. By the way, he is not a snitch or informant! If yall don’t get it together! Read the real on that here.

I am hopeful that this was just hyperbole. I know that Pras is fighting like hell for his freedom and definitely is appealing the verdict against him.

Drake Left Embarrassed After Credit Card Declined During Yellow-Nailed Gambling Spree

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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The world of Twitter has been ablaze lately with chatter revolving around the Canadian rapper Drake.

The #Drake hashtag has been trending, mainly due to an incident during a recent live stream on Kick, where Drake’s credit card got declined as he tried to donate $500 worth of subscriptions to another Kick streamer.

The incident, which took place during a live stream with Lil Yachty, saw Drake exclaiming “embarrassing” in a manner that has since become the subject of widespread amusement and mimicry.

Tweets poured in mimicking Drake’s unique intonation of the word “embarrassing,” with tweets reading things like “embarrassinggggg💅🏽,” “Embarrassingggggggggggg,” and “embarrassinggggg 💅💅💅🤭🤭.”

This drew a lot of attention on Twitter, with users joking about the incident.

One user quipped that the musician “definitely” would have fired someone after the incident, while another commented on how casual Drake was after the transaction was declined, joking that the card must have thought it was fraudulent.

Another one jokingly said, “It’s confirmed. Drake is one of us, he too gets embarrassed when his card gets declined.”

Some tweets were directed towards Lil Yachty who was with Drake during the stream, one of them read, “Lil Yachty sitting there laughing while Drake gets his card declined, that’s the real embarrassment.”

Another user speculated that Drake’s bank must have declined the transaction automatically due to suspicious activity, adding that Drake should be thankful the bank is monitoring for potential fraud.

Another part of the stream that Twitter users found amusing was Drake’s bright yellow painted nails, which he displayed during the same stream.

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This seemingly unexpected fashion choice saw the rapper getting trolled extensively. An image of Drake wearing yellow nail paint surfaced on social media, with many making fun of the Toronto icon, suggesting that he was “coming out.”

Despite the trolling, some users appreciated the look, with one commenting, “Looking like a bright ray of sunshine” and another concluding, “Awww his hands are so pretty.”

Despite the temporary embarrassment, this incident has only served to keep Drake in the public eye, demonstrating the strange way in which even minor mishaps can turn into major talking points on social media platforms.

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Rick Ross Praised For Cooperation With Police That Made Car Show An Unprecedented Success

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Amid the revving engines and gleaming chrome, a sense of unity took center stage at the car show hosted by rapper Rick Ross in Fayette County.

Despite initial permit hurdles, the event turned into a triumphant display of collaboration between the rapper, his team, and local law enforcement, setting new standards for future large-scale events.

The journey to this success was not without its challenges. Ross found himself in a tussle with county officials who initially denied him the permit for his car show.

Undeterred, Ross, backed by his lawyer Leron E. Rogers, remained resolute in his commitment to the event, standing firm despite the uncertainty surrounding the permit.

In an unexpected twist, Ross responded to the permit denial by announcing his intention to run for mayor of Fayetteville, vowing to usher in positive change if elected.

In response to the criticism faced last year for lack of coordination, Ross and his team worked tirelessly to turn things around.

Their efforts were recognized by Sheriff Babb, who praised the smooth running of the event, attributing it to the strong team Ross had assembled.

“Everything has run very well considering the amount of people and the small traffic ways we have here, and it’s because he hired a good team,” Sheriff Babb told WSB-TV.

Indeed, the event demonstrated a remarkable level of organization. Attendees were shuttled from nearby shopping centers, addressing the previous year’s parking issues.

The police played a pivotal role in managing traffic, ensuring that local residents could move freely through their communities.

Sheriff Babb particularly lauded the event for enhancing team-building among public safety departments, saying, “I think it’s been good for the community as far as law enforcement because we’re getting to work together like we’ve never worked before.”

Through this event, Ross has shown that his commitment extends beyond music and entertainment – he’s also a dedicated community advocate, poised to drive positive change in the community he calls home – where he could also be the Mayor.

Tobe Nwigwe Talks His First Acting Gig In “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Exclusives
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Tobe Nwigwe, the prolific creative and rap artist, has now taken his talents to the massive, block buster experience know as “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.” He shared his experience on the Steven Caple, Jr.-led project with AllHipHop.

Nwigwe has been steadily gaining recognition for his unique blend of music and visual artistry, said Transformers was a new experience.

“This is the very first acting thing that I ever did,” Nwigwe revealed, noting that his role in the Transformers film came before his appearance in the film “MO.” 

He expressed his excitement about being part of such an iconic series saying, “It was just incredible to be a part of such a massive franchise. I don’t think that’s the norm for most people who get into acting.”

Nwigwe also said that he naturally brings humor to his roles, drawing from his real-life experiences. “I’m naturally pretty funny in real life,” he said, “so I could just pull on a couple of things that make me laugh.”

Nwigwe admitted that growing up in an impoverished situation, he was only familiar with the main Transformers like Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

Nwigwe also told AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur that he’s already got some future acting opportunities on the way.

The Houston-reared multi-hyphenate discussed how his experience on the Transformers set has influenced his approach to his music videos. 

“Being on set, I could see so many different things just as it relates to lighting, the type of cameras, the type of machinery and stuff that they use to capture certain shots. Now I’m locking in my mind how I can get active on my own sets,” he said.

“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 9, 2023.