AllHipHop

homepage

Rapper Blueface Sued By Woman Injured During Gentlemen’s Club Shooting

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Rapper Blueface is being sued by a woman, who claims he placed her life in jeopardy during a shooting at Las Vegas gentlemen’s club last year.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, on Oct. 8, 2022, the rapper, whose real name is Johnathan Porter, fired his gun outside of the Euphoric Gentlemen’s Club on Windy Road off the Las Vegas Strip.

Jasmine Nicole Brooks was at the club that evening and became a victim— although she never specified how she was injured. She is filing a civil lawsuit hoping to receive an award for damages she incurred after being shot in her hand, according to 8 News Now.

She said in the lawsuit, she “sustained injuries to her body, specifically her face as a result of defendants’ inadequate, unreasonable and egregiously deficient security of the property.”

Ironically, before being shot, she said she recognized Blueface when he was in the club, and even spoke with him.

A police report said Blueface somehow got into the club with a firearm, even though the establishment had a metal detector. He was only in the club for five minutes before the chaos erupted.

“It appears that words were exchanged and a black male adult in dark clothing aggressively approaches [the victim’s] truck reaching towards his waistband area,” read the lawsuit.

Adding, “[The victim] accelerates in his truck, and a black male adult in a hooded sweatshirt brandishes a handgun and discharges what appears to be two rounds at the vehicle.”

Police say the melee started after someone said the “Thotianna” rapper because he was “speaking with some females in a cheap vehicle.”

The lawsuit asserts the club knew the rapper had the weapon and allowed him in any way.

“At all relevant times, [the gentlemen’s club] allowed defendant Blueface to be a guest on their premises while in possession of an unidentified firearm,” her lawsuit said.

The victim claims through her lawyers, Blueface “breached his duty of reasonable care by carrying and firing a firearm into a crowded room of people.”

Brooks wants a jury trial and is seeking $15,000 in damages.

Blueface’s legal team is currently working on a criminal case with the club, which claims the incident was “a direct result of [Blueface’s] negligence, willful, and/or reckless conduct, the club’s licenses were revoked.”

As a result, the request is that the movement on the civil case be halted until the criminal case is finished.

However, the preliminary hearing was scheduled for June 7.

Chlöe Bailey Talks Working With ‘Swarm’ Writer Malia Obama

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Singer/actress Chlöe Bailey saw her name become a trending topic after viewers watched the first episode of Amazon Prime Video’s Swarm on March 17. A sex scene in Donald Glover’s latest artistic creation went viral.

Social media users debated the sensual moment between Chlöe Bailey’s Marissa and Damson Idris’s Khalid. The on-screen fictional intercourse sparked outrage from some people and shoulder shrugs from others.

Chlöe Bailey talked about her experience working on Swarm during a radio interview with Real 92.3 in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old Georgia native praised Donald Glover. Bailey also discussed a former First Daughter’s contribution to the show.

“I love him. I’ve loved him for a long time,” said Chlöe Bailey about Donald Glover (aka musician Childish Gambino). “The way he balances his acting and his music career is incredible.”

Chlöe Bailey Recalls Performing At The Obama White House’s Easter Egg Roll Event

In addition, Chlöe Bailey talked about Former President Barack Obama’s oldest daughter, Malia Ann Obama. The 24-year-old Obama worked as a staff writer for Swarm. Plus, she earned a “teleplay by” credit for the “Girl, Bye” episode.

“Shout out to Malia. It was fun seeing how we both have grown and evolved because like 8 to 10 years ago, we [Chloe x Halle] would perform at the White House, at the Easter Egg Roll,” recalled Chlöe. “Shout out to the Obamas.”

One-half of the R&B duo known as Chloe x Halle added, “Seeing Malia on set and then seeing how we both have evolved as our own young women, it’s pretty cool. And I’m so proud of her and how she is just like a force to be reckoned with, with such an incredible pen. She’s amazing.”

Chlöe Bailey’s stint on Swarm is just part of the Beyoncé protégé’s entertainment industry takeover this month. Her debut solo album, In Pieces, will drop on March 31. The Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records-backed project features Chris Brown, Future, and Missy Elliott.

6LACK Returns With ‘Since I Have A Lover’ Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

It has been five years since 6LACK released his last album. The Atlanta-bred singer/rapper has finally returned with a new full-length project.

Since I Have a Lover landed on Friday, March 24. The 19-track project features QUIN and Don Toliver. Fwdslxsh, Sounwave, Dylan Wiggins, Kill September, and others provided the project’s production.

6LACK dropped the Since I Have a Lover title track on March 1. An official Andrew Donoho-directed music video for “Since I Have A Lover” amassed more than 1.8 million YouTube views since it premiered on the platform three weeks ago.

Since I Have a Lover follows the Love Renaissance recording artist’s previous studio albums, Free 6lack from 2016 and East Atlanta Love Letter from 2018. Free 6lack peaked at No. 34 on the Billboard 200, but the album remained on the chart for 73 weeks.

East Atlanta Love Letter topped off at the Billboard 200’s No. 3 position. The Recording Industry Association of America certified Free 6lack as Platinum. East Atlanta Love Letter earned a Gold Award from the RIAA.

During his break between albums, 6LACK achieved the biggest hit of his career. 2021’s “Calling My Phone” off Lil Tjay’s Destined 2 Win debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. That collaboration also found worldwide success by reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200 chart and No. 9 on the Billboard Global Excluding U.S. chart.

Usher Reflects On The Success Of His ‘Confessions’ Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Many fans of R&B consider Confessions to be one of the genre’s greatest bodies of work. Usher dropped the studio LP on March 23, 2004, and it became one of the most commercially successful albums of the decade.

In fact, Confessions went on to earn 10x-Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America in 2008. Usher reflected on his magnum opus with a 19-year anniversary post on Instagram.

“Confessions is by far one of the greatest albums I’ve had in my career,” wrote Usher. “Selling 1.1 million units in the 1st week. It’s the last R&B album to be certified Diamond with over 18 million copies sold in the US, and the best-selling album by a Black artist in the 21st century.”

The 44-year-old Atlanta-raised singer continued, “It was an effort of all passion. I wouldn’t do anything different. A one of its kind. #1of1.” Usher’s Confessions also charted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for nine weeks.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Usher (@usher)

Additionly, Confessions won Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards in 2005. “Yeah!” featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris won Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and “My Boo” with Alicia Keys won Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals.

Both “Yeah!” (12 weeks) and “My Boo” (6 weeks) peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Confessions album also hosts the “Burn” single which topped the Hot 100 for eight weeks. Plus, “Confessions Part II” led the weekly Hot 100 rankings twice.

Eighteen of Usher’s songs have made it into the Hot 100’s Top 10 region with half of those songs taking the No. 1 position. Usher’s career discography also includes three other Billboard 200 chart-topping LPs – 2008’s Here I Stand, 2010’s Raymond v. Raymond, and 2012’s Looking 4 Myself.

Benny The Butcher Says “Griselda is Still The Standard” And Other Rappers Should Thank Them 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Benny The Butcher hopped on Instagram Live to give a PSA to other rappers. 

The “John P’s Caddy” hitmaker claimed Griselda deserves their flowers for being an inspiration to other rappers. He also said many of his peers would have given up if it wasn’t for the Buffalo collective. 

“I just want to make a public service announcement real quick,” Benny stated on an Instagram live shared by TheHipHopWolf. “I know a lot of these n##### been putting out tapes, a lot of these n##### been doing their s###, but Griselda is still the standard.” 

Reflecting on their impact on other rappers, Benny The Butcher continued. “We inspired these n#####; we made these n##### believe they could do this s###. These n##### aint think they could do it … these n##### gave up. We told them, nah fight.” 

Benny went on to say, there’s “nothing wrong with inspiring n#####,” but added Griselda should be given their flowers. 

“I don’t be hearing no ‘thank yous’ from these n#####. These n##### say everything but f###### thank you. I wanna start hearing thank you from these n#####.” 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by THE HIP-HOP WOLF® (@thehiphopwolf)

Griselda Records was founded in 2012 by Westside Gunn. Gunn, alongside brother Conway the Machine and their cousin Benny the Butcher, were the flagship members. Other members include Mach-Hommy, Boldy James, Armani Casear, Stove God Cooks, Rome Streetz, YN Billy, and in-house producer Daringer. 

Last year, Conway confirmed he left the label over a contract dispute, but his brother assured the siblings remain on good terms.  

Busta Rhymes Co-Signs Coi Leray On “Players” Remix

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Coi Leray currently has the No. 12 song in America. “Players” entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart’s Top 20 region earlier this month. A new version of the song with Busta Rhymes has now arrived.

The DJ Saige remix of “Players” samples Busta Rhymes’ “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” from 1997. The original “Players” borrows from Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message” from 1982.

“The way we doing it, and how we f###### them up again. Look how we got them, yo, Saige killing them with the blend. Hey, Coi be bodying s###, no matter how they pretend,” raps Busta Rhymes on the track.

Busta Rhymes reused his famous flow from “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” on “Players (DJ Saige Remix).” Coi Leray closed out the song with the same bars from the Johnny Goldstein-produced rendition which dropped in November 2022.

“Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” earned Busta Rhymes a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1998. Many Hip Hop fans considered the Hype Williams-directed music video for the When Disaster Strikes single a classic.

Busta Rhymes recently took part in the star-studded “50 Years of Hip-Hop” performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards last month. The New York City-bred emcee joined Grandmaster Flash, Run-DMC, LL Cool J, De La Soul, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Lil Baby, GloRilla, Lil Uzi Vert, and other rap stars for the celebratory set.

–

–

Chuck D Says “Africa Is The Future Of Hip-Hop” 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Chuck D is reflecting on the history of Hip-Hop and its worldwide impact ahead of the 50th anniversary later this year in a new PBS docuseries, Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World. 

The four-part series executive produced by Chuck D explores the origins of Hip-Hop and how the art form became a vehicle for the voice of Black men and those speaking truth to power. The film features interviews and archival footage from some of the culture’s most influential acts, including Ice-T, Run DMC, MC Lyte, Lupe Fiasco, Grandmaster Caz, Roxanne Shanté, and Melle Mel. 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Chuck D 🎤 (@mrchuckd)

In a new interview with Associated Press, edited for “clarity and bravery,” the Public Enemy emcee said, “we got to recognize the world too” for Hip-Hop to thrive for another 50 years. According to Chuck, the future of the genre lies outside of North America.  

“Africa is the future of hip-hop. It’s 54 African nations. Not only are they spitting like crazy, but they’re also braiding languages,” Chuck D explained. “Hip-hop is going to like 3.0 when you talk about Africa. Hip-hop is there. So that’s the sustaining power if you want to pay attention to it.” 

Chuck D Says You Can’t Love Hip-Hop Without Loving The People Who Created It

Elsewhere in the interview, Chuck D explained what he wants people to take away from the docuseries.  

“I don’t want people to do what they don’t want to do. If you say you love hip-hop, then you should be able to know about what you love. You don’t have to love hip-hop. I used to ask people straight out, “Do you love hip-hop?” They would respond “Oh yeah. I love it.” Then I was ask, “Do you love Black people?” They would say “What’s that got to do with it?” I’m here to tell you that the culture and the music comes out of the people. Sometimes your love of it got to infuse and give something back to the people. That’s the cycle.” 

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World originally aired on PBS. It’s available to stream on its platforms and YouTube with a premium subscription. 

Missy Elliott Joins British Girl Group FLO On New Single & Video ‘Fly Girl’ 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Missy Elliott has brought a dream to life, linking with London-based girl group FLO on their new single, “Fly Girl.” 

The song, which samples the Hip-Hop icon’s classic 2002 song, “Work It,” was released Friday (Mar. 24) with an accompanying video. Check it out below and stream the single at the end of the page. 

Missy Elliott shared the song on IG and let her fans know, “these young ladies got some [fire] feel good music.” 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqJadEtA59T/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The British trio, made up of Renée Downer, Jorja Douglas, and Stella Quaresma, thanked Missy for making their dream come true.  

“When this song was written we couldn’t have imagined a more iconic collaboration,” the trio tweeted. “We want to take a moment to thank @MissyElliott and her entire team for making this a dream come true.” 

Missy Elliott responded to FLO with some advice: “Much love & May your careers continue to flourish through the roof & you all stay together through thick & thin!��🏾🤝fly girls💣🔥💃🏾” 

In a statement, Missy Elliott said of the collab, “Working with FLO has been nothing less than amazing. I remember a few of their fans sent me clips of their performances, and I immediately felt the authentic 90’s vibe. I loved the fact they all sang lead so well – great vocal control – so when I was asked to be a part of the “Fly Girl” record, it was a no brainer. They used the inspiration from my song “Work It“, and I felt they did it justice. I enjoyed it and I believe they have a long, great career ahead of them.” 

FLO – Fly Girl Featuring Missy Elliott

Lola Brooke Taps Latto, Yung Miami For ‘Don’t Play With It’ Remix  

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Lola Brooke is continuing her rise in the rap game linking with two fellow rising star female emcees on the remix of her hit single, “Don’t Play With It.” 

The Brooklyn, NYC native made noise on her entry into the scene scoring viral success with the song last year. After signing her first deal with Arista Records in January, Lola Brooke dropped her new single “So Disrespectful,” earlier this month. 

Word got out that the “Don’t Play With It” remix was on the way after Lola Brooke was spotted filming a video alongside Latto and Yung Miami. Check out a clip from the shoot and listen to the single, released Friday (Mar. 24), at the end of the page.  

Lola Brooke opened up about the track’s success during a recent interview with Consequence Sound. “Don’t Play With It” was originally released in 2021 but didn’t take off until a year later.  

“I didn’t realize how big of a moment I would have from this song,” she explained. “I know it would be a moment, but I didn’t know how big. When I put the song out, my intention was to just promote it just because I was a fan of my own music. So even though it wasn’t pitching — on the first release, it wasn’t pitching yet, but it still was a good song to me. So I didn’t have no choice but to keep promoting the song.” 

Soon, she got the co-sign from some of rap’s heaviest hitters, with praise from Missy Elliot. Lil Kim and Future also brought her out as a guest act on their recent NYC shows.  

“I didn’t even let Pluto finish introducing who I was or who he was bringing out,” Lola said of her appearance with Future. “I just heard my music and I just ran out. And when I watched the video back, I see he was like, “Oh, oh, woah. Okay, Lola.” I was so excited, I couldn’t even hold it in.” 

Lola Brooke – Don’t Play With It Remix Featuring Latto, Yung Miami

The Weeknd Is Officially The Most Popular Artist On Earth – According To Guinness World Records

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

The Weeknd has been named the world’s most popular artist by the Guinness World Records.

In a press release, the Guinness World Records announced that they had awarded The Weeknd – whose real name is Abel Tesfaye – the title of the most popular artist in the world.

The Weeknd has set the Guinness World Record for becoming the first, and so far only, artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify. He also holds the record for the most monthly listeners, with 111.4 million as of March 20th, 2023.

He has almost 30 million more monthly Spotify listeners than Miley Cyrus, who is in second place with 82.4 million. Ed Sheeran was the second-most listened-to male artist, with 77.5 million monthly listeners.

Shakira, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande have between 78.5 million and 81.6 million monthly listeners.

After The Weeknd released his “Die For You” remix featuring Grande in February, his streaming figures reportedly surged, with the track reaching first place on the Billboard Hot 100.

The original “Die For You” was released in 2016.

SZA Scorches The Internet In New SKIMS Campaign

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

SZA has been tapped to front the new campaign for SKIMS.

Founder Kim Kardashian announced she had selected the singer-songwriter to star in the latest marketing imagery for her underwear and shapewear line.

“SZA’s honesty, confidence, and dynamic energy are unparalleled,” praised Kim. “She’s truly the woman of the moment, and I’m so honored for her to be featured in SKIMS’ latest campaign.”

Photographed by Greg Swales, the images feature SZA – real name Solána Rowe – posing in designs from the popular Fits Everybody collection.

And the star was thrilled to be asked to collaborate with Kim on the project.

“I’m excited to be in SKIMS’ latest Fits Everybody underwear campaign and to align myself with a brand that strives to make women feel both comfortable and sexy,” she gushed.

The new campaign comes as SZA wraps up her final SOS Tour dates. She is set to perform at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, tonight (March 23rd).

Taxstone Convicted Of Second-Degree Murder In 2016 Shooting Of Troy Ave’s Bodyguard

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Taxstone has been convicted of second-degree murder in connection with the 2016 shooting at Irving Plaza that took the life of Troy Ave’s bodyguard, Ronald McPhatter. The trial has been ongoing for weeks, with prosecutors linking the podcaster to the shooting through DNA and witnesses at the scene. The jury handed down the guilty verdict on Thursday (March 23), according to ABC News. He’ll be sentenced next month for what District Attorney Alvin Bragg called a “tragic and deadly confrontation in a packed New York City music venue.”

Troy Ave, who’d been beefing with Taxstone online prior to the incident, was initially arrested in connection to the shooting but maintained his innocence. Taxstone allegedly confronted Troy Ave backstage that night, which led to a physical altercation. Shots were fired during the melee and McPhatter was fatally hit. Troy Ave was also injured in the shooting, but he survived.

Taxstone was arrested and charged with multiple counts of weapon possession and reckless endangerment in connection with the shooting. He was also charged with second-degree murder for his role in McPhatter’s death.

Last week, Troy Ave bragged about testifying against his former adversary. As he wrote on Instagram: “To all my real ones that been riding with & for me, today is the day I finally get to clear my name. It’s been almost 7 years since I lost one of my closest friends #RIPBANGA. 7 years of a narrative about it being my fault, 7 years of my character being assassinated all the while trying to defend myself without saying much! I took it all on the chin, never complained about the stress even tho I felt it. Never complained about the pain even tho it hurt! Never shed a tear even tho my heart was crying!”

He added: “At my weakest points I drew strength from GOD! Drew strength from my children & drew strength from y’all‼️ But today … ya boi is strong! Today is our day! We in court & the facts will speak louder than any words! It’s time to get this false narrative off my name and dark cloud off my head.”

Read the full post below.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Troy Ave (@troyave)

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Drug Kingpin Sues Lionsgate For $300 Million For Allowing 50 Cent To “Intimidate” Him

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Exclusives
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

The bitter feud between Corey “Ghost” Holland and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has erupted into a new $300 million lawsuit against Lionsgate Entertainment, with Holland accusing the entertainment giant of enabling Jackson to launch a vicious and sustained intimidation campaign against him. 

The lawsuit claims that Jackson orchestrated the intimidation campaign against Holland, and Lionsgate Entertainment knew about Jackson’s harmful propensities but failed to take necessary action.

Lionsgate Sued Over 50 Cent Bullying Ex-Drug Kingpin

The legal action is an extension of Holland’s previous $1 billion lawsuit against Jackson, where he claimed that the TV series “Power” was based on his own life. 

Holland alleges that he met with “Power” co-creator Courtney Kemp’s dad in 2007 and shared his life story with him, including his experiences as a drug dealer on a CD titled Blasphemy. 

Holland claims that Jackson used his story as the basis for the “Power” TV series without his consent or compensation.

During that lawsuit, Holland claims 50 Cent showed up in his neighborhood with men in vans and SUVs, who went around the area looking for a man named “Ghost.” 

The men finally found Holland and stared him down as he stood in his driveway. Holland claimed he was forced to arm himself. Holland claimed he asked 50 Cent and his goons why they were in the neighborhood, but they prevented him from confronting the rapper. 

Lionsgate Sued Over 50 Cent Bullying Ex-Drug Kingpin

According to Holland’s latest lawsuit, Lionsgate Entertainment was aware of Jackson’s illegal activities and harmful behavior but still hired and allowed him to develop and produce “Power.” 

Holland alleges that Jackson used the TV series to further intimidate and harm him, ultimately leading to the supposed intimidation campaign.

Corey “Ghost” Holland is seeking $300 million in damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence in hiring and retention, among other charges. 

The lawsuit also seeks to prevent Lionsgate Entertainment from using Holland’s life story in future productions without his consent and compensation.

50 Cent and Holland are expected to try and mediate the $1 billion lawsuit over the “Power” lawsuit during a session scheduled for May 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM.

So far, 50 Cent and his lawyers have yet to reply to the new $300 million lawsuit.

CeeLo Green’s Horse Mishap Leads To Twitter Gold—& PETA’s Fury

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

CeeLo Green intended to make a grand entrance at Shawty Lo’s birthday party at The Bank in Atlanta on Wednesday (March 22), arriving to the soirée by horse. But the animal was clearly scared by the commotion going on and took a spill, throwing the Goodie Mob legend to the ground in the process.

CeeLo wasn’t injured and went about his business, celebrating the late rapper with several of his friends. But animal rights organization PETA caught wind of the incident and blasted CeeLo for the stunt.

“It doesn’t take a genius to know that horses don’t belong at a noisy, crowded party, where slippery floors and strobe lights can agitate these vulnerable animals,” PETA said in a statement. “If CeeLo bumped his head, PETA’s hoping it knocked some sense and compassion into him. PETA encourages others to not follow in his footsteps, use common senses and kindness and leave animals alone.”

Despite PETA’s outrage, Twitter still had a field day with the mishap. The social media giant erupted with memes and comments at CeeLo’s expense. As for the man himself, he did share a few videos of his arrival to his Instagram Stories, but none of them included the fall.

Check out some of the best reactions below.

https://twitter.com/QUEENPETTY99/status/1638939423026081795?s=20
https://twitter.com/gawddessblane/status/1638940116486856721?s=20

Vin Rock & Kay Gee of Naughty By Nature Drops Project With Protégé Act Next

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

While fans won’t be getting a new Naughty by Nature album anytime soon, the 2/3’s of the group is still out and about making moves.

Last year, they shocked the world by rocking out a crazy tour that was both in person and in the WEB3 space. They showcased in their metaverse space the many new artists they’ve been working with.

Now, Vinnie “Vin Rock” Brown and KayGee Gist are connecting with the group Next for a new project, called “Next by Nature,” releasing a first single called, “That’s Me.”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Vinnie Brown (@unclevinrock)

The group is no strangers to the Illtown Sluggaz!

KayGee produced several songs for Next, including their hits “Too Close” and “Wifey” on their first two albums.

The producer said, “Next is a group that I’ve always stayed in contact with personally.”

 “We always talked music, family and potentially doing a family tour of all the artists I’ve produced. The tour seemed to be impossible to do, so we decided maybe us doing a joint project will help ignite the family to come together,” he continued.

Adding, “And we are… igniting the idea, leading off with ‘That’s Me’. The sexy leading single was started by RL, with not only the lyrics but the track as well. I took RL’s great ideas and added my touch, to finish it up with the rest of the Next guys & Vin.”

RL from Next said it feels like “a coronation of sorts.”

He said, “The reverence I have for Naughty and all that they’ve accomplished has always been my goal for the NEXT brand. I can remember intently watching KayGee navigate the studio in awe. I dreamt that one day I’d be half way as capable.”

“Fast forward to now (which is long overdue) and I get emotional with the realization that I’m no longer sitting behind Kay at the boards… WE SIT SIDE BY SIDE. Even at my seasoned age I feel like a kid again whenever I’m surrounded by our big brothers. I only hope we continue to make them proud. Co-producing and writing a record with one of your idols AND getting to be on a record alongside legends… yep… That’s Me!” he concluded.

To celebrate this new collaboration, NEXT, Vin Rock and KayGee are set to perform on Saturday, March 25 at the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, NJ.

Vin & KayGee will be honoring the 30th Anniversary of “19 Naughty III.” Also at the show will be Amerie, AZ, and Funk Flex.

The full album is expected to drop later in the year.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Vinnie Brown (@unclevinrock)

Jack Dorsey Accused Of Using Hip-Hop To Promote Fraud And Crime On CashApp

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Internet guru, co-founder of Twitter, and co-founder of  Block, Inc., the developer of the Square financial services platform, might be trying to use drill music to promote his popular mobile payment service, CashApp … despite rappers claiming they use the app for violent crimes and drug deals.

At least, that is what his critics are saying.

On Thursday, March 23, an investment research firm Hindenberg Research dropped an explosive report regarding all the ways Dorsey has allegedly used CashApp to commit fraud— even suggesting that the techy tapped rap music as the soundtrack of his illegal get-money efforts.

The songs the report said basically promote crime and that steppers have used his app to get money and engage in criminal activity.

The track “Like That” by Lil Durk and King Von. Lil Durk says he also plays for hits through the app.

Other artists (mostly drill) use CashApp in their songs to talk about committing crimes. Names like YPN Dougie, Lil Saucy, the late Juice WRLD, Bella Shmurda, and more have actually made hits that include the money-transfer agent.

Another artist the report specifically pointed to was 22Gz, who says clearly, he pays his “hitters through CashApp.”

Dorsey actually paid to license 22Gz’s song on the platform.

Another allegation made by the report is that 40% to 70% of CashApp’s 51 million active users are “fake, involved in fraud” or simply duplicates under one name or phone number.

Dorsey, who believes his work helps the “unbanked or underbanked,” has not responded.

Woman Shot The Same Night As Takeoff Has No Insurance And Must Pay $200k Medical Bills

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Late Migos rapper Takeoff was not the only person injured in the Texas shooting that claimed his life.

One other person who was shot was Sydney Leday, a 24-year-old young woman.

Leday spoke out earlier in the year. AllHipHop.com reported her first-time speaking out, saying she was out partying with her friends at the 810 Billiards and Bowling Alley.

According to an interview with The Shade Room, the young lady says she is still traumatized after being shot in her head. In addition to the physical scars, she is dealing with the big dent in her pockets left by all the hospital bills.

A few after-effects of the shooting were that she now has a bald spot in the place where she was shot and that she has to go to a therapist to treat her post-traumatic stress disorder.


Even while in the hospital, she said, “They had to keep sedating me because I kept trying to get up and leave.”

She said she was grateful that she basically doesn’t look like what she’s been through and said that even when loud noises like NYE fireworks go off, she is triggered.

“I want to be able to feel normal,” she said before asking people to remember, this was “a senseless act that wasn’t needed and it impacted people in a big way. Not just Takeoff. No just me. People that were there are traumatized [also].”

So far, Leday has been billed for over $200k in medical services for staying in the hospital for a week when she slipped into a coma, the surgeries, and other treatments. Of that, she and her supporters have raised less than $17k on a GoFundMe that was set up for her.

The profile states she has no insurance and was “an unfortunate victim of violence.”

There is no word is Quality Control or anyone from Migos has offered to foot the low six-figure bill.

All are encouraged to support by clicking here.

Jim Jones Discusses Album With HitMaka, The Jay-Z Days, Drake & Dipset And Working With Dr. Dre

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Features
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

The AllHipHop Blog is back with another slapper and so is Jim Jones.

New York boss Jim Jones talks to Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and DJ Thoro at the world famous WonWorld Studios. The interview starts off slow, with Jim talking about his new project with HitMaka, but soon becomes one of the definitive interviews with the Dipset Capo. “It’s a little bit romantic,” Jim said of Back In My Prime, his new album. “It’s a little bit of romantic balling, florin’ top down talking.” But this new direction of his music does not stray too far from his Harlem, New York roots as and HitMaker solidify the sonics with hometown samples.

Farther into the conversation, Capo discusses a myriad of topics, ranging from pranks in Hip-Hop, his brother Maino and why young people should chill. He also discusses Drake as a “member” of The Diplomats, the Rocafella Era and how a new Dipset album can happen (“I would love to do a dope ass Dipset album, double album”). Jim also reveals in detail how he, Cam’ron and Juelz Santana did several songs with Dr. Dre and how awkward the creation process was. “It was the first time I had somebody make me do my verse of like 20 times,” he told Jigsaw and Thoro.

Check out this epic interview and hear all the gems from Jim Jones.

Stream Jim Jones and Hitmaka’s Back In My Prime on all streaming services.

Fans Ask Yung Miami If She Is Pregnant

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

In the middle of the night, City Girlz rapper Yung Miami sent the world into a frenzy after posting about “pork chops and corn.” People thought she was pregnant.

Right before 12:00 a.m., on Wednesday night, the sexy Miami chart-topper said she be “wanting” the soul food dish.

One Twitter user responded, “Fried pork chops in the morning with bread and hot sauce they don’t know nothing bout that sister!”

The rapper said, “OMG.”

When @jahfrom843 asked if she still liked eating “corn starch,” she said, “Only crave it when I’m pregnant.”

Fans instantly conflated her saying “crave it when I’m pregnant” with her previous post about “friend pork chops and corn.”

Craving cornstarch is a form of Pica, which is an eating disorder where one eats nonfood items that normally occurs during pregnancy, especially in women with nutrient deficits. For those not in the south or with southern roots, hearing someone want “friend pork chops and corn” could sound like an odd craving also.

One person took to the thread and said, “Caresha what?” and another flat-out asked, “ARE U PREGAMAT?”

She quickly responded with “No,” shutting down the rumor within 12 hot minutes.

This was not the first time Caresha was in the middle of a “baby” scandal.

AllHipHop.com reported last year, social media world was in an uproar when her boo Sean “Brother Love” Combs announced he has a new child.

Fans immediately clocked that Diddy’s baby was not with the much younger Yung Miami.

Like the champ she is, she shut rumors of her being mad down also.

Watch The Trailer For Hulu’s ‘RapCaviar Presents’ Featuring Tyler The Creator, City Girls & More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Hulu will debut RapCaviar Presents on March 30. Viewers can watch all six episodes of the documentary series on that date.

RapCaviar Presents covers the stories of City Girls, Polo G, Roddy Ricch, Coi Leray, and Tyler, The Creator. Episode 6 will feature Bobby Shmurda, Fivio Foreign, Maino, and Killer Mike discussing law enforcement’s history of targeting rappers.

Karam Gill executive produced RapCaviar Presents. He also took on the role of Creative Director. Steve Rivo is the showrunner. Carl Chery and Liz Gateley oversaw creative on the show for Spotify. The streamer’s popular RapCaviar playlist inspired the docuseries.

Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman supervised the program on behalf of The Intellectual Property Corporation, a part of Sony Pictures Television. In addition, Karam Gill, Quan Lateef-Hill, Peter J. Scalettar, Wendy J.N. Lee, Farah X, and Mandon Lovett serve as episodic directors.

The first installment of RapCaviar Presents – titled “Breaking The Mold” – focuses on two-time Grammy winner Tyler, The Creator. “Breaking The Mold” also features appearances by Vince Staples, Jasper Dolphin, and Pharrell Williams.

“I didn’t have a father. I didn’t have a big brother, I didn’t have a cousin. So as a kid, since ten or eleven, Pharrell is who I looked at,” said Tyler in the First-Look video for RapCaviar Presents released on February 7.

The show also includes Pharrell Williams saying, “Through that, we just developed a friendship where he would ask me for advice on certain things. Tyler was talking about where he was and feeling low. He wants that respect.”

Other Hip Hop/R&B stars featured on RapCaviar Presents include Megan Thee Stallion, Rapsody, Saweetie, Post Malone, Ella Mai, DJ Mustard, The Game, G Herbo, Cardi B, Doja Cat, and GloRilla. Watch the official trailer for the series below.