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Snoop Dogg And NFL Los Angeles Chargers’ Keenan Allen Inspire Special Needs Children

NFL player Keenan Allen spent valuable time with the young athletes of Snoop Dogg’s 2022 Snoop Special Stars Camp. 

The Los Angeles Chargers Wide Receiver helped the kids learn skills and feel empowered with a day of coaching.

According to the NFL team’s website, “The Snoop Youth Football League is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded to provide the opportunity for inner-city children to participate in youth football and cheer. In 2017, the SYFL added to The Snoop Special Stars Football and Cheer division serving all Special Needs children and young adults (5-18+) with physical and intellectual disabilities.”

The camp’s goal is “to break the negative stigma surrounding Special Needs and to provide support and positive resources within inner city communities and surrounding areas.”

​Just by stopping by and coaching the kids and encouraging them to have their own dance moves, the professional football star did his part to achieve that.

Allen said in a video that he wanted to make the day “special” for the children, giving them “something they can learn from.”

Snoop shared that the camp’s purpose is more profound than just the game, “It’s all about giving these kids an opportunity to be kids … to have fun.”

“A child with special needs … their life is a lot different,” Nykauni Tademy, the program director, said. “They’re not included in a lot of things because of their disability.”

Tyrone Rodgers, the assistant at Snoop Special Stars, informed, “Our kids’ challenge is in showing their emotions. Everything we do is all about it expressing your emotion and happiness.”

The director added that Keenan Allen gave the kids hope.

“These kids know what this means when an NFL player comes out here, take that time to coach them up and give them that love and inspiration … and for those kids to smile and have fun and to know that it’s alright,” Snoop said. “This is the best feeling in the world when you can give somebody joy.”

Could Monkeypox Be Consider An STD?

Yoooo!

It looks like another “sign the world is coming to an end” is here. Amazingly, we have another pandemic breaking out. No, it is not COVID-19 or AIDS. It is monkeypox. You probably have heard of monkeypox in recent times, because he quickly became a buzz word/disease as it spread. Somehow, they were unable to stop this pending plague. Remember I told you they already passed out vaccines in places like NYC.

But, the worst is already here. They are now saying that monkeypox is about to become a sexually transmitted disease. This means, they have discovered that the looming epidemic is transmitted through 695% of the current cases. So officials are worried that it will become more like gonorrhea or herpes or HIV then something that just passes by us. The World Health Org JUST declared monkeypox a global health emergency!!!

This recent headline stems from a research effort in London, which took 528 confirmed for monkeypox infections from April until June 24. From there, they found out that 98% of the infected individuals were gay or bisexual men. 41% of them had HIV. And the median age was 38.

These people also have multiple sex partners and went to radical places like sex parties/orgies. They also had other symptoms that were sexual in nature two, making them likely to be the highest most vulnerable population ever.

I am not sure that this is indicative of most people. I actually disagree with this report because it seems to suggest that normal people are living such a base and extreme life. The report make sure to clarify that monkey pox is not a true sexually transmitted disease but it is transmitted through close physical contact. There are other ways it can be spread like respiratory drops and clothing and surfaces.

Hopefully this doesn’t become a condemnation of gay or bisexual men as well. And I wonder what the test poor of people was to begin with. Anyway, tell me what you think in the comment section.

Here is some information from WHO:

What you need to know

An outbreak of a disease called monkeypox is happening in some countries where the virus is not typically found. Some of these cases are being found in communities of gay, bisexual and other men who  have sex with men. Transgender people and gender-diverse people may also be more vulnerable in the context of the current outbreak.

Symptoms include: 

  • Rash with blisters on face, hands, feet, eyes, mouth and/or genitals 
  • Fever 
  • Swollen lymph nodes 
  • Headaches 
  • Muscle aches 
  • Low energy 

You can catch monkeypox if you have close physical contact with someone who is showing symptoms. This includes touching and being face-to-face. 

Monkeypox can spread during close skin-to-skin contact during sex, including kissing, touching, oral and penetrative sex with someone who has symptoms. Avoid having close contact with anyone who has symptoms.

Protect yourself and others by: 

  • Isolating at home and talking to a health worker if you have symptoms 
  • Avoid skin-to-skin or face-to-face contact, including sexual contact with anyone who has symptoms 
  • Clean hands, objects, and surfaces that have been touched regularly 
  • Wear a mask if you are in close contact with someone with symptoms 

Ice-T Explains What Happened The Last Time He Tried To Breakdance

Ice-T has conceded he can no longer breakdance like he used to.

During an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” host Stephen asked the gangsta rap pioneer if he could still breakdance.

“People say, ‘Can you still do it?’ In my mind, I can do it,” he laughed. “I was in the studio one night and I heard the beat and I started thinking I could break dance again, so I started dancing. I went down, touched the floor, and my whole back went (bleurgh). I was like, ‘Oh OK, right now, my foot’s supposed to come flying through here!'”

Ice-T noted that he can still do the moves in his head. “(It’s) in my mind now,” the 64-year-old smiled.

The star is promoting his new book, “Split Decision: Life Stories.”

Jessica Alba Says Marvel Movies Are Still Too Caucasian

Jessica Alba believes that Marvel movies are “still quite Caucasian.”

“The Fantastic Four”.actress, who has Mexican heritage, had spoken openly about how little diversity or representation there was for women of color when she first started in Hollywood.

In a cover interview with Glamour U.K. magazine, Alba acknowledged that she had seen a change in the industry in recent years, but there is still a way to go.

“Even if you look at the Marvel movies – that’s the biggest driver of fantasy and what’s happening right now in entertainment because it’s sort of the family thing – it’s still quite Caucasian,” she said before referring to her “Fantastic Four” role in the 2000s.

“I would say I was one of the few back in the day… And it was before Marvel was sold to Disney… but it’s still quite… more of the same.”

The 41-year-old pointed to the lack of diversity in the “people in charge” of greenlighting films and casting decisions and explained that until there is more representation at the top, Hollywood will continue to make “more of the same.”

“It’s the same in business and in Hollywood – if you have people in charge who aren’t really reflective of the audience you’re appealing to, they only know what they know. They only know what they like. And so they’re going to gravitate towards more of the same,” she shared.

“And 50% of the population, we’re women. And we like action movies, and we like superheroes, and we like romantic comedies, and we like dramas and horror, and all of that. But if 90% of the people in charge don’t look like us, they’re just going to continue to do the same.”

Alba played Sue Storm in 2005’s “Fantastic Four” and its 2007 sequel, “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.” Marvel’s “Fantastic Four” movie is in the works at Disney.

Police Officer Who Saved Lil Wayne After Suicide Attempt Dies

The police officer partially responsible for giving us Lil Wayne, one of the greatest rappers who has ever lived, has died.

The retired New Orleans Police Department officer saved the rap star when he was a child after he shot himself in the chest during a botched suicide attempt.

Robert Hoobler was found dead at his home on Friday (July 22nd) at 65. So far, the police have not disclosed the cause of Hoobler’s death.

The five-time Grammy Award winner attempted to kill himself at the age of 12 after his mother, Jacida Carter, found out he was skipping school. 

The rapper was so scared that he called the police and went and found his mother’s gun.

According to Wayne, he was too scared to shoot himself in the head, so he aimed for his heart and shot himself in the chest on November 11th, 1994.

When the officers finally arrived, most skipped over the 12-year-old as he lay bleeding on the floor. Lil Wayne explained the situation in a note to honor Dr. Martin Luther King in January 2021.

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“There was a bunch of black cops jumped over me when they saw me at that door, laying on the floor with that hole in my chest,” Lil Wayne revealed.

However, Robert Hoobler, whom Wayne referred to as “Uncle Bob,” took critical action to save the future rap star’s life. 

“Those black cops jumped over me, and ran through the crib, and said, ‘We found the gun, we found this, we found that.’ He said, ‘I found this baby on this floor. I need to get to a hospital.’ He didn’t wait for an ambulance. He took his car. He made somebody drive it, and he made sure that I lived,” Lil Wayne said.

The rapper was so thankful that in 2019, Wayne told Uncle Bob that if he needed anything, all he had to do was say the word. 

The rapper also offered to provide Uncle Bob with financial support if he needed it.

Drake Wins Huge $3 Million Payout After Massive UFC Bet

Serial gambler Drake put a gang of money on the main event at UFC London fight last night (July 23rd).

Drake, one of the most successful music stars in history and now a partner with gambling brand Stake, shelled out big money and won even more. 

The rapper put up seven figures to bet on Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann. His wage? According to the bet slip he posted on his Instagram Story, his stake is $2,296,211.30 at 8/13 odds.

Drake Bets Big On UFC London

Both ladies emerged victorious. Pimblett defeated Jordan Leavitt, and Molly McCann knocked out Hannah Goldy. The wins mean Drake took home $3,723,077.00.

Drake promised to buy both fighters Rolex watches to celebrate their win.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, Drake has been in a partnership for some months and placed big boy wages on almost every major sporting event.

Earlier this month, according to the Daily Mail, Drake cashed out over $1 million when UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya defeated Jared Cannonier in a battle to defend his championship title.

Ashanti Felt Like An Outsider Because Of Her African Name

Ashanti felt like an outsider growing up due to her unique name.

In an interview with E! News, the singer, whose mother named her after the Ashanti Empire in Ghana, discussed how it wasn’t always easy to have an unconventional moniker at school.

“Growing up having a very unique name, there were moments. I remember there was circle time, and the teacher would call out names. The kids would go, ‘Why doesn’t her name sound like this or that?'” she recalled.

However, Ashanti has channeled her experiences into a children’s book titled “My Name Is A Story.” The book celebrates the power of names and individuality and is now available to purchase.

“I want this to resonate with kids who don’t necessarily have a unique name, so they know not to make fun of a person that has a unique name and to know it’s okay if that name doesn’t sound familiar to you,” the star continued. “Don’t make fun of it. Embrace it.”

And Ashanti noted that having a memorable name benefitted her as an adult while pursuing a career in music.

“When I would go for my auditions – and I had three failed records deals, so it wasn’t easy – the one thing people liked is that I had one name,” she smiled.

Xzibit Hiding $20 Million In Cash And Playing Broke, So Says His Estranged Wife

Xzibit is far from the broke, downtrodden husband he’s presenting himself to be, according to his estranged wife.

Xzibit and his soon-to-be ex-wife Krista are going through a nasty divorce. Last week, news broke that the rapper had fallen on tough times and could not afford to pay the spousal support Krista is demanding.

To complicate the divorce, Xzibit claimed Krista was living in their mansion with her new boyfriend, who was ripping his plaques off the walls and shooting a pilot for his new show inside their plush residence.

Xzibit also claimed Krista was a scammer who illegally signed his name on a document to get a new Bentley, which was eventually repossessed because the rapper couldn’t keep up with the payments.

Krista just filed new documents, claiming Xzibit is full of it- and full of cash.

According to Krista, Xzibit is swimming in money. He supposedly earns over $1 million a month through his various cannabis businesses.

However, the rapper doesn’t keep the cash in his bank accounts. According to Krista, Xzibit has a massive fortune in cold hard cash locked away in various safes around California.

The rapper’s chatty cousin supposedly told Krista he knows that Xzibit has at least $20 million stored in the various vaults.

And the cousin claims he has first-hand knowledge since he brings Xzibit his cash on demand.

Krista is accusing Xzibit of lying to the court, so he doesn’t have to cut her huge spousal support checks every month.

She also maintains that she recently lost her job and cannot financially support her and Xzibit’s young son. Krista claims Xzibit is so cheap that he refuses to pay for his son’s inhalers or haircuts.

Krista could very well be onto something regarding Xzibit’s marijuana businesses.

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Xzibit and his business partner Dr. Dre emerged victorious in a 4-year lawsuit over their cannabis business, Brass Knuckles.

Two stakeholders in the business claimed Xzibit and Dre undervalued their shares in the company, which the pair claimed was worth about $50 million.

The lawsuit claimed that, in reality, Brass Knuckles was worth an astronomical $170 million.

Krista filed for divorce from Xzibit in February of 2021. According to the court docs, the divorce war is just heating up.

The Weeknd May End Up Starring In His Own Musical

The Russo Brothers have floated the idea of working with The Weeknd on a musical.

While promoting their new movie “The Gray Man” in a video for Rolling Stone, the filmmaking siblings revealed that they have reached out to the “Starboy” singer about a concept for the potential project.

“In fact, we were talking to a few contemporary artists, including The Weeknd, about trying to get a musical off the ground,” explained Joe Russo. “I’d love to work with someone who wants to do an experimental musical. I thought what he did during his Super Bowl show was awesome. I’d love to see that as a movie.”

The filmmakers got their start in Hollywood with the comedies “Welcome to Collinwood” and “You, Me and Dupree” before joining the MCU and becoming known for their superhero movies, including “Avengers: Endgame.”

Since they left the Marvel world, the Russos have made the 2021 crime drama “Cherry” and the new action thriller “The Gray Man.” In addition to their musical ambitions, the Russos would also love to make a horror.

“I’d love to do a horror film. I feel like we talk about movies constantly, but that’s because we’re film fans – we grew up loving movies,” Joe added.

“The Gray Man,” starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas, is now showing in cinemas and debuted on Netflix on Friday (July 22nd).

Layer One Is A Master Of His Craft

Beginning making music in 2016, Layer One has cemented himself into a master of his craft in the SoundCloud world. He had the production credits that any upcoming producer would love to have to try to make a name in the game. Producing for Gizmo was a huge accomplishment and he hasn’t looked back ever since. Layer has also worked with talented Grim Doza.

He has a very experimental sound, which continues to get better with time. Hailing from Seoul South Korea it sure seems his sound is sure to go global. It’s been a good first six years in the game, with the production credits to showcase the master at his craft. Awkward expressions are welcome has a refreshing sound that is unique to any genre of the music game.

It showcases the different skills he’s been working on for years with lots of unique sounding instrumentals. It’s been two years since the release of his debut project and the fans are eagerly waiting to hear what he’ll showcase to us next. Layer one is releasing his second album in the upcoming future which has yet to be titled. Be on the lookout for Layer Ones new project, and be sure to check out all of his social media links below.

https://instagram.com/layerone_?igshid=Y2ZmNzg0YzQ=

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/layer-one/1499588272

https://on.soundcloud.com/SfgXY9QyJSknPuP49

Michelle Obama Announces Second Book Is On The Way

Michelle Obama will release her second book, “The Light We Carry,” in November.

The former U.S. First Lady announced the follow-up to her 2018 best-selling memoir “Becoming” on Instagram.

Michelle Obama explained in an Instagram video that the book came about while she was reflecting on how to keep herself centered in a world filled with so much uncertainty.

She is now sharing with readers the perspectives and practices that have helped keep her calm “even during times of high anxiety and stress.”

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In the accompanying caption, she wrote, “This book is a collection of stories and practices that have helped me sort through all the challenges and questions that keep us up at night: How do I know I’m good enough? How do I bring my whole self to the table? How can I overcome my fears?

“I never thought I would be the author of one book, let alone two. But I’ve found that writing this has been a way for me to gather my thoughts and find more clarity during this time. So, I hope this book means as much to you as it does to me.”

In the book, according to a press release, Michelle Obama will address the critical topics in today’s political and social landscape and issues related to race, gender, and visibility.

“The Light We Carry” will be released on November 15th.

Rapper Invites Killers To His Home And They Accept The Invite Completely

Yoooo!!!

You know, some of these rappers are a different kind of dumb. This may sound cold and callous, but it needs to be said and it needs to be said in a frank and honest way. We are doing too much stupid stuff, especially on social media for all to see.

Social media has totally gotten the game twisted. There have always been killers in Hip-Hop and there are more now than there were back in the day. I think that the bigger issue is that people are more willing to put all of their foolishness on front street. So, maybe they are just more out in the open now than then.

A young rapper put on social media that he was going home and that if anybody has smoke he invited them to his house. He specifically gave them the timeframe in which he would be there. He said in five minutes he will be at his house. And they pulled up. “A lot of these n***as [know] where I live at fr. I sleep in peace. If a n***a want smoke I’m at my crib in 5 mins,” he said.

Unfortunately, for Rollie Bands…they were following him closely. He was shot and killed outside of his apartments a mere moments after that invitation. He truly made a big mistake. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reportedly responded to the shooting of the Tampa, FL artist getting gunned down. His friends or people near took him to a hospital before the cops arrived. Sadly, Rollie Bands died in the hospital. 

I don’t know anything about this young dude. And I wish him a safe passage to heaven. However, it really feels like he’s made a critical mistake in judgment and it resulted in his death. I hope that at some point in the near future, young rappers will understand that these are trying times and people will kill you.

Here’s to Rollie Bands.

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Snoop Dogg Rep Looking Forward To Disproving Jane Doe’s Latest Claims

Snoop Dogg’s accuser has re-filed her sexual assault lawsuit against him three months after dismissing the case, and the rapper is ready to fight. 

A spokesperson for the “Gin and Juice” rapper said the updated lawsuit was “meritless” and “riddled with and predicated upon falsehoods and inaccuracies” and said he was looking forward to disproving the allegations.

“It follows Jane Doe’s attorney’s voluntarily dismissing just a few months ago her previous complaint on the alleged matter. He also dismissed an earlier complaint – this is the third try. Snoop Dogg looks forward to proving the falsity of these allegations,” a rep for the rapper told Radar.

The alleged victim – referred to as Jane Doe – filed a lawsuit against the rapper and his associate, pimp-turned-Christian minister Bishop Don’ Magic’ Juan, in February, claiming they both forced her to give them oral sex in 2013.

In April, she dropped the case “without prejudice,” meaning she could re-file it later, and she did so earlier this week by re-filing the lawsuit in a Los Angeles federal court.

“We have obtained new information which we believe adds significant credibility and corroboration to the alleged scheme of Defendants and the alleged acts they took against my client and others,” Doe’s attorney, Matt E.O. Finkelberg, told the Los Angeles Times via email on Thursday.

“We believe that this new information stated in the complaint, which includes details of what allegedly happened to other alleged victims, including an alleged attempted rape against an alleged victim by Defendant Snoop Dogg, is important and demonstrates how serious our claims are,” Finkelberg said.

The updated filing includes the sexual assault, sexual battery, and sex-trafficking claims from the original and new allegations of defamation, infliction of emotional distress, and unlawful retaliation in violation of California labor codes.

Lizzo Will Never Be A Token Big Girl

Lizzo is determined not to become the “token big girl” in the fashion world.

In an interview for ELLE U.K.’s September 2022 issue, the ‘About Damn Time” hitmaker discussed her work as a body image activist.

But while Lizzo, real name Melissa Jefferson, is making waves in the clothing industry with her size-inclusive shapewear line, Yitty, she believes there is still a long way to go when it comes to diversity and inclusivity in fashion.

“I’ve had a lot of shoots with people making outfits from scratch for me. And I’m not mad at it. Thank you. But what about the millions of people who are my size or bigger who can’t get access to chic and glamorous clothing?” she asked. “I don’t want to be the token big girl for the fashion world. I want to open the door. I want this for everybody.”

And even though Lizzo could have created a fashion collection, she had a reason for starting her venture into the industry with shapewear and underwear.

“More than any piece of clothing, shapewear can make people feel ways about their bodies and, most of the time, it’s bad. I want to revolutionize shapewear. I want to change how people think when they hear the word ‘snatched.’ I don’t want people to ever have to deal with a girdle again in their lives,” the 34-year-old added.

Georgia Rapper Junt Sosa Building Momentum With Motivational Single “Empty”

LaGrange, Georgia rapper Junt Sosa doesn’t pretend to be anything he’s not.

Recently Rap fans got a new single from Georgia-based rapper Junt Sosa titled, “Empty.” Hailing from La Grange, Georgia nestled between Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama Junt Sosa brings a raw and authentic Southern-style that shows his music is about way more than the typical recount of life in the streets. 

Building his buzz out of the self-described Trap County, Junt Sosa has been making music since high school and continued his pursuit of rap throughout his time behind bars. But ever since his release from prison he’s had a new reformed message for fans that doesn’t attack how they’re living, because he’s been there too.

“I did 39 months in prison, I came back just like Gucci with a whole other mindset.  Look different. Think different. Move different. Be different. I saw the next man and it didn’t really look good on him. He wasn’t as strong as I was. I just be trying to save the next lil bro from going to do some sh*t that I went through. But I’m still that same n####. LIke ain’t nothing changed but the mindset and the way I want s### to go for my people,” Junt Sosa said.       

A rejuvenated Junt Sosa is led by his new single “Empty” which is approaching 100k plays in just a month’s time and has been connecting deep down with fans that attempt to tackle their own personal challenges in life. 

“The song Empty means a lot to me. I wrote that song when I was in a space where I was feeling alone by myself. It’s a lot of times when I’m feeling like I’m by myself, but I have help and I have supporters, I have people who are really there for me. But it’s like even though they’re there for me, it’s like my role is empty because things in my life ain’t as complete as I want them to be,” Junt Sosa said. 

Latino Rapper Koyote the Konnection Drops New Single Sueltate 

Southern California Latino rap artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur Genaro Bautista aka Koyote The Konnection, formally known as (Aka Coyote), was signed to HiPower Entertainment (Mr. Capones record label) back in the early 2000s. While under Capones Label Koyote Collaborated with legendary Multiplatinum recording artists such as Lil Rob, Goldie Loc from The Eastsidaz, Kid Frost, DTTX from the Latin hip-hop duo Lighter Shade of Brown and More. 

After leaving Hipower Entertainment in 2009, Koyote decided to go independent. During that period, he collaborated with Quino, the Lead singer from Big Mountain Band, on an unreleased record titled “Turn I Loose,” which is to drop winter of 2022. 

Sueltate by Koyote The Konnection is the newest single released under Kryptic Reign Music (Koyote’s New Label) which dropped this past week on July 15th, 2022. Kryptic Reign Music is an independent record label founded by Juan Carlos Fajardo Jr, aka Rapper and songwriter Xpression. Koyote and Xpression are brainstorming ideas for the upcoming music video for Sueltate set to film in August of 2022. Sueltate is a Latin urban reggaeton club banger with a Los Cangris feel for the ladies to turn up, get loose and shake it.

Listen to Sueltate by Koyote The Konnection on Spotify, now produced by Ibsen

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Soulja Boy Goes Off On Charleston White After Getting Sprayed With Mace During Confrontation

Rapper Soulja Boy was recently assaulted by social media breakout influencer Charleston White.

The “She Make It Clap” chart-topper has taken to social media and commented on the incident.

A video of the incident leaked to the internet. It seemed as though the rapper pulled up on the influencer and got maced in the face.

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Soulja Boy addressed it in a video on Instagram Live by first declaring that he didn’t want “no smoke with none of you n#####.”

“If I knew you were going to get on the Internet … talk all this gangster s### … all this crazy s### … and then reach in your girl purse and start spraying pepper spray in the air and then start running,” he would have never entertained the beef, the rapper declared.

According to the Atlanta native, who addressed the incident to his followers in back of a few stacks of money, White was “scary as hell.”

Allegedly, after being approached by Soulja and around ten of his friends, White grabbed the mace out of his girlfriend’s purse and started running.

About 6,200 people tuned in to hear another fantastical account from one of the best storytellers in the world: Big Draco.

He dramatically demonstrated White running “like it was a trail,” denying that he had 10 to 12 men with him when he approached.

Seemingly unfazed, Soulja Boy promoted his new album dropping on July 28th, the same day as his birthday.

Ice-T Was Shocked To Learn Show Business Was So “Fake” As Young Rapper

Ice-T was shocked to discover everything on a music video set was “fake” as a young rapper.

During an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” actor recalled how he was stunned by the amount of deception when he started making videos following the release of his second album Power.

“The biggest thing that surprised me about music was you could lie. I mean, I was watching music videos, I’m like, ‘Oh, that’s their house. That’s their car. That’s their girl.’ Then when I got in there, like, ‘Oh, you can rent a car.’ ‘MTV Cribs,’ ‘You don’t have to have this house, we’ll put you in a house that’s not yours.’ I’m like, ‘This is all fake, you know.’ And I didn’t know that. And when I got in there, you know, I always had to use my own cars.”

Ice-T, real name Tracy Marrow, used the cover of his 1988 album Power as an example of how naïve he was about the industry.

He posed with his girlfriend at the time, Darlene Ortiz, and his own guns.

“That’s my son’s mom, Darlene, those are my guns, and that was my life at that time, you know? And, hey, I didn’t know you could lie. I was like, what?” the star recalled. “(On other music video sets) they’ll come and put jewelry on you for the video, and then take it back. Or you got all the girls in the jacuzzi, and their boyfriends are sitting right out of frame, waiting on them, like… So, I was coming from a real world, Steve. I didn’t know about this. Show business is so fake.”

Dancehall Queen Spice Turns Up All Summer With “Clap Clap”

Spice is turning up all summer long. Dubbed the Queen of Dancehall and a legend in her own right, the Jamaican recording artist returns today with her newest single and visual for “Clap Clap.” Per the title, this release serves as an official call to action: to act up, get your dance on, and spread the good vibrations. 

Written by the Grammy-nominated artist herself, “Clap Clap” is paired with a cinematic visual, enlisting dancers dressed as flight attendants to turn up in front of the private jet. Directed by Honest Mykel, the three and a half minute music video sees Spice bringing the record to life with her standout green hair and baby pink fit. Of course, expect some ass throwing and twerking to accentuate the showstopping choreography. 

“Clap Clap” arrives on the heels of Spice’s recent performance, shutting down Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The song also holds fans over until the release of Spice’s highly-anticipated new album titled Emancipated, arriving sometime in August via a newly formed independent partnership with Stealth Music Group/UnitedMasters.

Spice states, “I’m super elated for this new chapter in my life with Stealth / United Masters. I’m celebrating my first release being free after 10 years. My fans have been asking for new music and I’m so excited for them to enjoy ‘Clap Clap’. The song is full of life and energy and that’s what my fans need right now after being quarantined for so long.” 

Also, Spice recently received a shoutout from the one and only Cardi B during an interview with Lip Service. 

Kanye West Surprises Fans, Kid Cudi Storms Off Rolling Loud Stage After Getting Pelted By Bottles

Rolling Loud, one of the hottest festivals in the nation, started on Friday night in Miami, Florida, and was packed with all kinds of surprises.

One of the biggest surprises was when an unscheduled Kanye West took the stage during Lil Durk’s set. One of the biggest letdowns was the headliner— who was just selected a few days ago.

Rap music was in full swing as Chicago rapper G Herbo rocked the crowd, even at one point jumping into the audience to feel his fans’ love up close.

Harlemite A$AP Ferg also roamed the crowd as he ripped the mic after coming out to pyrotechnics lighting up the stage.

During the night, he and Playboi Carti performed together. The “Magnolia” hitmaker, dressed in all black and black eye make-up, also brought the house down, giving an electrifying show.

Singer/ Rapper Don Toliver added melody to the Hip-Hop fueled night, adding to the lineup in one of the most spectacular ways.

While most of the performances were great, the evening did have a low moment during the Kid Cudi show. Someone from the audience hit him in the face with a water bottle. 

Feeling disrespected, he said,

“I will f###### leave. If I get hit with one more f###### thing — if I see one more f###### thing on this f–ing stage, I’m leaving,” he barked at the crowd. “Don’t f### with me.”

Kid Cudi was hit again. To add insult, the fans started to yell “Kanye” from the audience.

Cudi dropped the mic and left the stage, understandably emotional.

Lil Durk brought Ye out after Kid Cudi left the stage. No one was expecting Kanye West to be there. Originally, he was supposed to be the headliner but dropped off the line up little under a week ago.

Ye was later replaced by Kid Cudi — an artist that has been on the outs with Yeezy since the beginning of the year. 

During his performance, he did a little of “Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1” from his The Life of Pablo, a song that featured Cudi’s voice.

Check out how Durk, aka The Voice, put it down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=i2G0ZA-AdGI