EXCLUSIVE: Ice T’s Says Giving Game on New Podcast Is “Retribution” For Life of Crime

Recently Ice-T spoke with AllHipHop Senior Correspondent Jake Crates about his new iHeartRadio podcast “Ice-T’s Daily Game.”

Speaking with the GRAMMY Award-winning artist and acclaimed actor, AllHipHop learned about the motivations behind Ice-T’s new podcast and the lasting impact that the cultural icon looks to have on this world. 

“I always tell people I’ve been on both sides of the gun. I’ve been a bad person. When I was coming up, I’m a light-skinned dude named Tracy growing up in gang-infested South Central Los Angeles. So I said, ‘I have to be predator vs prey.’ I was on some negative sh*t for a lot of my life,” Ice-T said.  

“I was like, damn man, I was an orphan, I’m dealt this bad hand. I ain’t got that, f### everybody. By taking that energy, I was able to attract cats like myself and survive, so to speak. But that never was me. That was what I had (to do) and the armor I had to put on to survive LA by myself.”

Packaged in short five-minute episodes, Ice-T is giving back with quick advice that’s easily relatable no matter who is listening. 

Undoubtedly achieving OG status in the game of rap and life, Ice-T’s perspective is distinctively fresh as he recounts his personal experiences and gives game in episodes each weekday.

“As you evolve and you make it to another side of life, where now you’re legit, you ain’t carrying guns, you not in that world no more, you realize how beautiful it is not to have that dark cloud over you. When you’re doing negative stuff, you are living under a dark cloud,” Ice-T recalled.  

“You don’t know, you don’t know if they coming to see you. You got people saying, ‘On-site, we finna take off on you.’ You’re living, you’re sleeping – you’re in a weird warp. You hustling, you don’t know if the feds is in the rearview, you don’t know what the f###. Once that’s over, and you ain’t got no beef, and you not really trippin’ about that, it’s like a whole new world. It’s like, damn, the underworld is dark and sinister. Now I’m over here in this legit world.”

In each episode of his show, Daily Game, Ice unveils one carefully chosen quote or words of wisdom which has been carefully researched by his team. Describing the episodes as “maybe retribution” these days, Ice-T has no tolerance for “negative s###.”

“Giving game is like giving back, it’s like I’m gonna give you back some game so that maybe I can help you. It’s a way of… maybe its retribution, it’s like I done been bad, but now I’m trying to be good, you know?  So I got no bad intentions for nobody. I don’t talk about negative s###. If you bring up some negative s###, I shut it down. I don’t hang around n##### that’s like, ‘We should do this or that.’ Because I grew up around those kinds of do-low m############ and it’s like, ‘Yo that’s not a part of me anymore, ever.’”

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E-40 Cites “Racial Bias” After He’s Kicked Out Of Kings Vs. Warriors Game

E-40 is not just a Bay Area rap legend, he’s also a dedicated basketball fan. On Saturday (April 15), Forty Water attended the Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings game at Golden 1 Center in Sac Town. In a video making the rounds online, E-40 appears to engage in some kind of argument with several other people in the crowd. He’s ultimately ejected from the game midway through the fourth quarter.

E-40 later addressed the incident on social media and blamed racial bias for his removal.

“On Saturday night, I was subjected to disrespectful heckling over the course of the Warriors-King game in Sacramento. During the fourth quarter, I finally turned around and addressed one heckler in an assertive but polite manner. Yet, shortly thereafter, Kings’ security approached me, assumed that I instigated the encounter and proceeded to kick me out of the arena. Unfortunately, it was yet another reminder that—despite my success and accolades as a musician and entrepreneur—racial bias remains prevalent.

“Security saw a disagreement between a Black man and a white woman and immediately assumed that I was at fault. I’ve attended countless NBA games throughout my lifetime and have always prided myself in my professionalism, so this experience has been jarring. I was absolutely humiliated by the Kings’ security team and I’m calling on the franchise to investigate the appalling conduct that transpired.”

E-40 has courtside seats at Golden State’s Chase Center next to the Warriors bench. He’s even joined the Warriors’ contingent when it visited the White House earlier this year to celebrate 2022’s NBA championship. Watch the clip above.

Saweetie Is Looking To Play A Villain In A Blockbuster Movie

Saweetie hopes to appear in more film and TV projects in the future.

After bursting onto the music scene in 2017, the Best Friend hitmaker wasted no time booking roles on TV shows, with appearances on “Grown-ish,” “Bel-Air,” and “Cooking with Paris” already under her belt.

Yet, she has a much bigger goal for her acting career – she wants to play a villain in the DC superhero movies.

“I can see myself doing more TV and film projects. I definitely want to be a supervillain in the DC movies,” she told Metro.co.uk. “I dressed up as Harley Quinn, I believe Mystique is Marvel, but I also dressed up as Mystique – I love getting into character and dressing up. I love ‘Fast and Furious.'”

Saweetie, real name Diamonté Harper, would also like to return to the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” reimagining after playing a version of herself in the second season.

“It was so cool, the cast were so inviting and welcoming. I would love to come back and shoot another episode with them,” she added.

Despite being on the music scene for over five years, Saweetie has yet to release her debut album.

However, she assured the outlet that it would drop before the end of the year, noting that she was “working” on the record and “really focused on (her) craft” right now.

Trizzy’s ‘Two Phones’ Single Reaches #77 on Hip-Hop/Rap iTunes Chart

Trizzy, the CEO of Ruby Recordings, has been making waves in the music industry with his latest release, “Two Phones.” The hip-hop/rap song recently peaked at #77 on the iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap Song Charts, a remarkable feat considering it was released in 2021.

“Two Phones” was included in Trizzy’s label compilation album, “The Rise Of A Ruby, Vol.1”, released in the summer of 2022. The song features recording artist Tonee Marino, and Trizzy produced the beat himself with 808 Mafia’s Tarentino. The young CEO released the official music video on his self-titled YouTube channel on September 16, 2022.

Trizzy’s success didn’t come easy, as he had to overcome several challenges along the way. He has a unique approach to music, as he specializes in gathering his thoughts, emotions, and ideas from the mental planes and converting them into sound to heal himself and potentially others who feel the same way.

“Being on the charts is a dream come true for any artist, and seeing my music resonate with so many people is amazing. It’s a testament to the power of hard work, persistence, and belief in oneself. But for me, it’s not just about the charts – it’s about connecting with my fans, expressing myself through my music, and positively impacting the world. That’s what truly drives me, and I’ll continue to create music that inspires and uplifts others, regardless of where it lands on the charts,” Trizzy says.

Despite his success, Trizzy isn’t resting on his laurels. He plans to keep evolving as a person so that his music can evolve along with him. Every piece of music he puts out is a part of the legacy he’s trying to build, and he wants everything to be conveyed how he wants it to be. Trizzy has big plans for his upcoming compilation album, which he believes will take him and those around him to new heights and open many doors.

Trizzy’s success on the Hip-Hop/Rap iTunes chart with his single “Two Phones” marks a significant achievement in his career as an artist and producer. This accomplishment is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and creative talents, which have propelled him to the forefront of the music industry. As Trizzy continues to evolve and push the boundaries of his art, his fans eagerly anticipate what the future holds for this rising star. With his sights set on creating a lasting legacy, Trizzy is poised to take the music world by storm and leave a lasting impact on the genre.

Da Brat Delivers Birthday Pregnancy Update: “49! LOOK AT GOD!”

Da Brat announced she and her spouse, Judy Harris-Dupart, were expecting their first child in February. As the So So Def alum celebrated her 49th birthday on Friday (April 14), she provided an update on her pregnancy. Sharing a pair of Instagram photos of herself cradling her growing belly, Da Brat marveled at her current position in life.

“49!” she began. “LOOK AT GOD! I am so GRATEFUL to GOD for allowing me to see another year. I can do ALL THINGS! I was born to be a trendsetter, beat odds, motivate and inspire others, break barriers and set records. I have been BLESSED through my mistakes and set backs to have learned how to just pause and appreciate my BEAURTIFUL journey and marvel at my life through the miraculous wonders of the LORD. I could write a book about it.

“Today I celebrate ME. My BEAURTIFUL @darealbbjudy made me post and handed me MY phone to write my caption. SHE MAKES SURE I GETS MY FLOWERS.”

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The couple made the big reveal with a pregnancy photo shoot published by People. Harris-Dupart, the CEO of Kaleidoscope Hair Products, was in the middle of launching a new line inspired by Da Brat and her iconic braids when they started toying with the idea of having a child.

“It’s been quite a journey,” Da Brat admitted. “There’s a lot of stuff we learned about women over the age of 40.” Harris-Dupart added, “It started as a joke. We were like, ‘We’re extending our family!’ But then we got a huge response. It was like, ‘Oh my God do we want to actually have kids, and if we do, girl, we better hurry up!'”

While Harris-Dupart is already a mother of three, Da Brat had yet to experience motherhood. She explained, “I never thought I was going to have kids. I just thought it wasn’t in the cards for me. I’ve had a great career, a full life. I felt like, because I didn’t get pregnant earlier on, then it just wasn’t going to happen for me.”

Once she got together with Harris-Dupart, she began to reconsider. “I started looking at life so differently,” she said. “I was like, I want a little me with you. Something special from the both of us that we can share and raise and love unconditionally.”

Da Brat has been relatively open about her journey. Earlier this week, she shared a video of her bare belly and the baby moving around inside.

“Guess who’s feeling the baby’s movements now,” Harris-Dupart wrote in the caption. “It’s the SWEETEST little things to watch. My wife is so deserving of all this excitement, love and blessings. Baby Boy Harris-Dupart is playing games with his mommy.”

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Black Thought’s New Album With El Michels Affair Sparks More “G.O.A.T.” Talk

Black Thought dropped a new collaborative album with instrumental outfit El Michels Affair on Friday (April 14). Titled Glorious Game, the 12-track collection quickly became a trending Twitter topic due to the sheer rhyming talent of The Roots’ MC.

As one person pointed out, “Black Thought is 30 years in still rapping at the highest level possible.” Similar sentiments continued to trickle in well into Saturday (April 15). “I legit got tears in my eyes. This man’s mind is a marvel,” a fan wrote, while another said, “There are some very small (and some glaring) word and rhyme placements on the new Black Thought that are so refreshing to hear and remind you why he’s a master of his craft.”

Aside from Black Thought’s work with The Roots—which began with 1993’s Organix, the Philly native has forged a fruitful solo career. The fourth installment of his Streams of Thought series is expected to arrive later this year. Features include Rick Ross, J.I.D, Redman, Fabolous, Big K.R.I.T., Curren$y, Pharoahe Monch and Tobe Nwigwe. Black Thought recently teased the first single “Blaaaaaack!” featuring Mos Def.

Black Thought is also juggling his gig with The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The Roots serve as Fallon’s house band every weekday. Last month, they were joined by the surviving members of De La Soul—Posdnuos and Maseo—for a performance of “Stakes Is High.” It marked De La Soul’s first live television appearance since Trugoy The Dove’s death in February. Watch it here and check out Glorious Game below.

EXCLUSIVE: DJ Jazzy Jeff Explains Why He Initially Said “No” To “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”

Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff starred in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1990 to 1996. The beloved sitcom was watched by millions of people every week and made Smith a bona fide star. Jazzy Jeff, who played Smith’s best friend “Jazz,” was initially resistant to the idea. By this time, the Philly natives has already catapulted to fame as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. The duo’s sophomore album, 1988’s He’s The DJ, I’m Rapper, had gone platinum, earning them the first rap Grammy nomination in Recording Academy history. But speaking to AllHipHop, DJ Jazzy Jeff remembers he wasn’t all that “jazzed” about the television show.

“At first, I said no,” Jazzy Jeff says. “I wasn’t terrified. I wasn’t excited. I just didn’t have any desire. It’s really a life lesson. I learned it is possible to do more than one thing. I think I was so hell bent on my music that I never looked at, ‘Yeah, I could do this too.’ I never thought it could potentially help my music like it did. I felt like when I was asked to do the TV show, the way it came into my head was like, ‘You’re telling me to stop doing music and go do this?”’ That was my reason for saying no.”

But Smith was determined to win Jazzy Jeff over. He continued prodding him and was ultimately able to convince him to take the role.

“Ironically, at that point in time, everybody in the industry thought you could only do one thing,” he continues. “Will was the first rapper/actor. People criticized him when he first started acting and not because of his work. They criticized him because they didn’t think that you could do more than one thing. Now you look up and it’s LL COOL J, Ice-T, Queen Latifah and Ice Cube.

“But in the beginning, I don’t think I was the only one that approached it the way I did. So I said I wasn’t interested. But Will was a very good salesman. He sold me on the fact that they wanted me to do three episodes. And he said, ‘Listen, man, if you do one and you love it, you got two more to look forward to. And if you hate it, you only got two to do.’ So I was like, ‘OK.’ And I ended up doing nine episodes the first season.”

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Jazzy Jeff, always in a pair of sunglasses, joined the cast alongside James Avery (Phillip Banks), Janet Hubert (Aunt Viv), Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton Banks), Karyn Parsons (Hilary Banks), Tatyana M. Ali (Ashley Banks) and Joseph Marcell (Geoffrey the Butler).

“I wasn’t really hooked [on acting], but I think having fun was part of it,” he says/ “I never took myself too serious. I wasn’t out there trying to act. I was just like give me some lines, I’m gonna read them and people will laugh.”

Jazzy Jeff admits the sunglasses were there for his own protection—not because he was trying to look “cool.” He explains, “That that was fear. That was I didn’t want someone to see my eyes. Because if you saw my eyes, my eyes might have been like this [bugged out]. The beauty of it is there may have been 70 people on set at the most. I’m coming off a stage with 30,000 people. So 70 people was nothing to me because you don’t think about the millions who are gonna see it? If I did, it would have definitely been different.”

The last episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air aired on May 20, 1996, but the reruns haven’t stopped. A reunion special debuted on HBO Max in November 2020 and a dramatic reimagining of the series, Bel-Air, arrived on Peacock in February 2022.

Young Dolph Suspect Won’t Be Getting Visits From Family Or Friends Any Time Soon Over Rap Song Released From Prison

Young Dolph, a renowned rapper, was tragically murdered, and the prime suspect in the case, Justin Johnson, has faced legal repercussions ever since.

Recently, WREG reported that Johnson, aka Straight Drop, was denied the reinstatement of phone and visitation privileges during a court hearing over a rap song he released from jail.

The suspension of Johnson’s privileges occurred after he uploaded a song on YouTube in November of 2022.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office conducted an internal investigation in response to Johnson’s release of a song from jail called “No Statements,” addressing Young Dolph’s death.

The song led to the limitation of Johnson’s visitation rights due to safety concerns.

Judge Lee Coffee ultimately decided to maintain Johnson’s current restrictions despite the protests of Johnson’s lawyer Luke Evans.

Evans argued that Johnson’s rights were being violated, but Judge Coffee was not hearing it.

It is not Johnson’s first attempt to promote his rap career after Young Dolph’s murder. 

Rather than surrendering upon being initially charged, Johnson released a music video titled “Track Hawk” in January while still on the run.

Young Dolph was 36-year’s-old when he was fatally shot outside Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies, a bakery in Memphis, Tennessee. 

Multiple suspects were identified and arrested in connection with the violent shooting. 

Justin Johnson, a.k.a. “Straight Drop,” was the first suspect identified in the case. He is charged with first-degree murder and additional theft charges, being a convicted felon possessing a firearm, and employing a firearm with intent to commit a felony.

Cornelius Smith was the second suspect implicated in the murder of Young Dolph. Like Johnson, Smith is charged with first-degree murder, as well as employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony and being a felon in possession of a handgun.

Shundale Barnett was arrested in connection with the case after an extensive manhunt. Law enforcement officials identified Barnett as a suspect due to his alleged involvement in helping Johnson remain on the lam in the weeks after the murder. 

Barnett is charged with criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder and accessory after the fact to first-degree murder.

Johnson is scheduled to appear in court again on June 9.

Offset Debuts New Takeoff Tattoo On Instagram

As Migos’ founding member, Offset continues to mourn the death of his first cousin, he finds yet another way to pay tribute to the fallen soldier.

Offset took to social media to show his new full-back tattoo.

He posted pictures of the body ink on Instagram, “Love you 4L & after 🚀🤍🕊️.”

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Celebrities such as LL Cool J, Jim Jones, and others jumped in the comments to salute the honor.

Just days ago, Offset said he would not be able to release new music after Takeoff’s death.

AllHipHop.com reported, on Saturday (April 1), Offset tweeted, “Never thought life be this f##### up. LLTake. I can’t drop music also.”

Adding, “Black ppl holding black ppl back.” One can only assume he’s talking about Quality Control Music. In August 2022, Offset sued QC for allegedly claiming ownership of his recent solo releases

Per Variety, based on a settlement agreement from January 2021, “Offset and Quality Control terminated the Production Agreement with respect to Offset’s solo recording services, and Offset became the sole owner of all rights, title and interest in and to his services as a solo recording artist, entertainer and songwriter.”

A spokesperson for Quality Control replied, “Not only are the accusations in this lawsuit false, they are totally detached from realty. Offset remains a part of QC.”

Gorillaz Bring Out De La Soul During Coachella Set For “Feel Good Inc”

The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is underway at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Par for the course, there’ve been plenty of notable moments. On Friday night (April 14), Gorillaz surprised fans with an appearance from De La Soul legends Posdnuos and Maseo. The two were on deck to perform “Feel Good Inc” from Gorillaz’s 2005 album, Demon Days. The song was co-written by fellow De La Soul member David “Trugoy The Dove” Jolicoeur, who died unexpectedly in February.

The performance began with Maseo laughing maniacally into the mic just as he does on the original song. Damon Albarn then started singing his verse while Pos and Maseo hyped up the audience.

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Undoubtedly they were all thinking about Trugoy. After all, the wounds are still fresh. Trugoy died on February 12, just weeks before De La Soul’s first six albums were finally made available on DSPs. The timing of his death felt unnecessarily cruel, given their hard-won victory. It took years of stalled negations to get their masters back from Tommy Boy Records, their original label.

On March 3, 3 Feet High & Rising, De La Soul is Dead, Buhloone Mindstate, Stakes Is High, AIO: The Mosaic Thump and AOI: Bionix landed with a loud thud. The demand for De La Soul music was palpable. A week later, 3 Feet High & Rising was back on the Billboard 200, 34 years after its release.

Gorillaz also brought out Del The Funky Homosapien for “Clint Eastwood,” Thundercat for “Cracker Island” and the Pharcyde’s B##### Brown for “New Gold,” among others. Watch the clip above.

Rihanna Drops $21M For New Los Angeles Penthouse Called ‘Mansion In The Sky’

As R&B beauty and Bajan billionaire Rihanna expands her family, so is her real estate portfolio.

According to the New York Post, the “Lift Me Up” chart-topper has recently purchased a 9,300-square-foot home in Los Angeles for the whopping price of $21 million.

Before Ri Ri dropped the bag on the house, it had another famous owner, Matthew Perry from the hit show “Friends.”

The Century high-rise unit even has its own nickname. People call it the “Mansion in the Sky,” possibly because the four-bedroom, eight-bathroom residence, as one person said, hovers “above the city like a floating palace.”

… And a palace it seems to be with all of the divine details and awesome amenities.

The new place is said to have a grand living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a screening room, and a billiards room for when she and her Harlem boyfriend entertains.

While you might not think cooking is important, there is also an all-white kitchen in the home for Mama Ri Ri. In it, there are marble countertops, dual islands, and top-of-the-line appliances.

From the 40th floor, which the home takes over in its entirety, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and their two new children will be able to see both mountain and ocean views. It also will allow the growing family to see majestic views of the city. The family will be able to check out these views from the four expansive terraces.

Love Property reports that buying homes is one of Rihanna’s passions— and ways she diversifies her money.

She reportedly owns multiple “luxurious properties in Los Angeles and a beach home in her native Barbados.”

She purchased her first home, a beautiful mansion, in 2009 in Beverly Hills for $6.9 million. After that, she purchased a home in the Palisades for $12 million and a home in the Hollywood Hills for $6.8 million in 2017.

For a while, she leased a Manhattan penthouse for $39,000 a month— pennies for the wealthiest self-made billionaire in the United States.

The beach house she purchased in her native land of Barbados, she $22 million. This is a far cry from the modest home she grew up in as a child.

There are more properties she has brought for herself and also some that she just loves to flip. With this new home, many speculate, this might be the one for her to lock in for the kids to grow up in.

But who knows … we are talking about Rihanna, a woman who always keeps us on our toes.

EXCLUSIVE: 6ix9ine To Blame For His Own Kidnapping Says Gang Member Seeking Sentence Reduction

Anthony “Harv” Ellison, a convicted member of the notorious Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, is seeking a sentence reduction in connection with the high-profile kidnapping of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.

Ellison, who was found guilty of RICO Conspiracy, Kidnapping in Aid of Racketeering, and Using a Firearm During and In Relation to a Crime of Violence in October 2019, is currently serving a 24-year prison sentence.

He now contends that Tekashi 6ix9ine’s own criminal activities played a significant role in provoking the kidnapping, providing extraordinary and compelling reasons to request a modification of his sentence.

The kidnapping, which was captured on video, took place during a tumultuous time for the Nine Trey Bloods.

“He cooperated and, for the most part, evaded being punished for his unlawful acts by immediately cooperating and testifying at the trial in this case,” Harv Ellison explained. “However, it was Mr. Hernandez’s misconduct and involvement in the alleged criminal enterprise that subjected him to and provoked the alleged kidnapping.”

The rapid rise and lucrative success of Tekashi 6ix9ine’s career had caused divisions within the gang, straining relationships between the rapper and key members, including his former manager, Kifano “Shotti” Jordan.

Ellison’s attempt to reduce his sentence comes after a series of legal setbacks.

His appeal to the Second Circuit was denied on September 23, 2022, and a previous motion for compassionate release due to the risk of contracting coronavirus was denied on July 7, 2021.

Undeterred, on March 1, 2023, Ellison submitted a request for compassionate release to the warden of his current facility but has not yet received a response.

In his latest bid for a reduced sentence, Ellison is not disputing his conviction; rather, he is asserting that Tekashi 6ix9ine’s involvement in criminal activities within the alleged enterprise contributed to his own kidnapping.

Ellison argues that the rapper’s misconduct should be considered an extraordinary and compelling reason for a sentence modification since it played a significant role in causing the crime.

Ellison’s request for a reduction in his prison sentence is now pending.

If successful, this development could have a significant impact on Ellison’s lengthy incarceration, potentially leading to a substantial reduction in his prison term.

Kanye West No Longer Running For President Against Trump

My, how quickly things change.

According to The Daily Beast, Kanye West has abandoned his hopes for being President of the United States…for now. Originally, the rapper-turned-cult leader was going to run for the election in 2024. This would have put him directly against Donald Trump and another dark horse in the election. He would have also split Black people down the middle. The article is behind a paywall, FYI.

So what does the former billionaire want to do now?

Ye has shifted gears and said he wants put his energy into his Donda Academy, the family and the new wife. “Like I’m concentrating on the school, The Donda Academy, and my new wife, and my kids, and that’s it. I just want to be left alone.” Kanye said.

This all comes from Adam Camacho, a documentarian Kanye hired to film him last year. He used to talk to Kanye a lot, but when his term ended, the talks did too. So, I am not clear on the validity of this information in 2023. I can say I hope it is still accurate.

Now, I have questions. First of all, about that school. There has been reports of that school and how well it is treating the kids academically.

Kanye Students Are Not Even Graded On Their Work, Says Former Teacher

50 Cent Vows To Not Sell Shows To STARZ Ever Again

It feels a little like de ja vu … but rapper-turned-television mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is at war with STARZ.

50 took to his social media to blast the premium cable network that platforms his biggest shows, the “Power” Universe and “BMF.”

On Instagram, he posted the caption: “I have the number 1,2,3, and 4 top TV shows in African American, and Latina households and I hate that I made them with the wrong people.”

Adding, “I’m not doing any BMF spin offs or selling any other shows to STARZ. ✌🏽GLG🚦GreenLightGang #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi.”

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Last month, according to AllHipHop.com, 50 Cent took a shot at STARZ after Fox picked up a series titled ‘Three Women’ starring Shailene Woodley. The showrunner signed a non-exclusive broadcast deal with FOX, and the agreement allows him to work with other networks and streaming services.

In a now-deleted post, he wrote, “What do you call a firecracker that don’t go off? A Dud, Yeah i think this is a Dud. LOL.”

In 2022, frustrated with the network, 50 filed a trademark for a new company that will include his upcoming film and television projects to circumvent the constraints of his deal with Starz, after a huge blow-up.

The chart-topping rapper posted on Instagram a gif of him counting money with the caption, “Shout out to BET, I won Hustler of the year. No one from music culture has had success in Television production. I have 25 shows now and I’ve made some big deals away from TV. I’m out of my deal at STARZ tomorrow.”

He later announced that his company, G-Unit Film, and Television is currently slated to produce and distribute 25 television shows that have been sold to ten different networks. 

AllHipHop.com reported on another time 50 said he was through.

And even before then, in March of 2022,  uploaded a video clip of a man packing a bag to his page and declared that he was “out” of his deal with the cable network.

“This is me packing my stuff, STARZ,” he wrote on Instagram. “Sucks, my deal is up over here I’m out. They Renewed High town and FORCE is the highest-rated show they have it sitting in limbo. If I told you how much dumb s### I deal with over here,” with a facepalm emoji.

Now people are watching to see if he is really serious and what will happen with his “Fightland” show, the last show he pitched under his exclusive deal and greenlighted by STARZ.

Do you think he is trolling or it is (this time) truly a wrap?

Timbaland & Justin Timberlake Have Finished A New Album

Timbaland has confirmed Justin Timberlake has “finished up” work on a new album.

During an interview for Variety, the music producer – real name Timothy Mosley – revealed the project is complete.

“We just finished up, and everything sounds great. Now it’s really on him how and when he envisions it to come out, but it’s done, and it’s coming,” he shared.

Timbaland has a long history of collaborating with Justin, having produced his 2002 hit single “Cry Me a River” and most of his subsequent albums, such as 2006’s FutureSex/LoveSounds and 2013’s The 20/20 Experience.

As for what fans can expect, the Hip-Hop star indicated that Timberlake’s new music will be much more “fun.”

“It’s fun Justin – it’s like FutureSex/LoveSounds but nothing too heavy, just giving you what you expect from us. Music is a young sport – of course, we’ve both seen a lot of life, but you have to bring out the 13-year-old kid again, you know? We had songs that maybe were too complicated, so we said we want it to feel like FutureSex part two, so we did songs that will fit that,” Timbaland added.

Justin, 42, dropped his fifth studio album, Man of the Woods, in February 2018.

A potential release date for the new album has not yet been announced.

NLE Choppa Responds To Meagan Good Saying He’s Too Young To Date

Memphis-bred rapper NLE Choppa will not give up pursuing Meagan Good. The Cottonwood 2 album creator continues to shoot his shot at the veteran actress.

NLE Choppa’s interest in Meagn Good became a topic of conversation after Choppa appeared on The Jason Lee Show. Lee actually called Good during the interview with the “S### Me Out” rhymer.

“I’ve been wanting to take her on a dinner. I want to get some roses planned. I wanted to do like real s### I never did before for Meagan Good,” expressed NLE Choppa before Good got on the phone.

The two celebrities did have a brief conversation before Meagan Good hung up. She dialed back in to insist that the call got disconnected because her mother phoned her at the same time.

TMZ recently caught up with Meagan Good at The Grove in Los Angeles to see if she had seriously considered going out with NLE Choppa. Good referred to the 20-year-old Tennesse native as a “very sweet young man.”

However, Meagan Good made it clear that she feels like NLE Choppa is too young for her to date. The 41-year-old star of movies such as Think Like a Man and Shazam! Fury of the Gods essentially shut down Choppa’s advances.

Meagan Good’s latest comments did not deter NLE Choppa from making his desires known. He responded by tweeting, “Baby you ain’t too old, I ain’t too young, we just right in God’s eyes. Can we get [an] AMEN? @MeaganGood.”

This has been a very newsworthy week for NLE Choppa. The Warner recording artist released his sophomore studio album, Cottonwood 2, on Friday. The project features Lil Wayne, Lola Brooke, Fivio Foreign, Kevin Gates, Polo G, G Herbo, Queen Naija, Rick Ross, and more.

Street Wear Icon April Walker Talks Working With Biggie, Tupac, Jay-Z And Creating Walker Wear

April Walker of Walker Wear fame pulled up to the Amazing AllHipHop Podcast. This time, she talks to hosts Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and Rose D. about being an un-bought, un-bossed force in Hip-Hop. As an icon of the culture, she has worked with a proverbial who’s who in Hip-Hop, effectively laying a blueprint for where we are today. However, it has not been an easy path. As an indie force, she has made decisions for the sake of the culture that allowed others to benefit from.

Even culture vultures have found space on April Walker’s shoulders. She began her career in late 80s and early 90s when Hip-Hop fashion first started to manifest in broad ways. Inspired by Dapper Dan, she jumped in with both feet, opening a retail store and eventually Walker Wear. Snoop Dogg, Biggie, Tupac, Aaliyah, Run-DMC, Naughty By Nature and numerous others. She got her respect by being one with the culture and simultaneously moving it forward. Black creatives like April Walker are owed a debt that can never truly be repaid for creating this multi-billion dollar industry called street wear/Hip-Hop/ urban fashion.

“There’s appropriation in there’s appreciation. I could respect the appreciation more if we were participating in the appreciation with revenue streams,” she says in the interview. “I don’t need you to go ahead and take this style and say OK now we get it and we don’t participate I think there has to be a bridge and that bridge has to be intentional and is almost like reparations know like the same kind of space. The intentionality has to be better. We also have to be more intentional about supporting our own tables.”

So, here is some profound appreciation from the AllHipHop Team.

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Millyz Talks Eminem Comparisons, Blanco 6, Jadakiss’s Advice, & His Own Advice To Special Ed Kids

Millyz is one of the most talented emcees out now. Period.

The Cambridge, MA emcee is here with a new album, Blanco 6. The reviews are in and its another classic opus. But, there’s most to the man than hard bars and beats. Millyz has some a long way and his struggles are those that could have ended him a lot time ago. Fortunately, there’s Hip-Hop. In this exclusive interview, Millyz talks about his struggles getting to the top of the underworld.

He talks to Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur about being signed to Jadakiss, the legendary member of The Lox. He discusses being a white rapper and the inevitable comparisons to Eminem. But, more importantly, he digs deep into his roots. As a special education student, he was not expected to make it and he even struggled with drug abuse. All of this plays out in his music, and the bonds with artists like Dave East.

Does Eminem Have A New Album Coming?

The world is longing for new music from Eminem. The Detroit-based rapper and occasional mogul has not been out and about in the public sector. I think that’s a great way to live. Make money and stay out of the way.

Nevertheless, that does not stop fans from longing for him, like others I might add. And it seems like Em has to do something to satisfy those thirsty fans looking for a hit. So what does he do?

The word on the street is an Eminem has a treasure trove of unreleased material, which includes songs with both Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. What does this all mean? Essentially, the word is Eminem will be releasing a new album of unreleased material. it does not say, in this rumor, the period of time in which the songs were made. I can say that I doubt they are songs were made during the Dr. Dre era. Dre notoriously keeps his songs under lock and key.

Nevertheless, the closer we can get to that period of time, the better. I love that late 90s and early 2000s Eminem, who was raw and wild, and still on drugs.  

Another thing: we do not want the AI bastards to get ahold of Eminem’s voice! I know he raps complex, but it is only a matter of time! Give us the good, Em!

By the way, Jim Jones recent talked about having songs with Dr. Dre and them being in that vault. Also the Blood’s in Jay-Z’s studio.

Philly Lyricist Shawn Smith Hits us with the New Freestyle “Chain Gang” Featuring Don Cannon

Music and art have always played a vital role in the life of Shawn Smith. A product of Southwest Philadelphia, the birthplace of The Roots and the city where John Coltrane established his sound, the innovative and prolific rapper has carved out his own niche merging all things cool, audibly, and aesthetically.

With an ability to spit voracious freestyles while crafting intricate stories the Philly MC chose Don Cannon to appear on the latest version of his freestyle “Chain Gang.” Smith says, “The Chain Gang song featuring Don Cannon and video is an important moment for my career. The mixtape era is my direct inspiration to pick up a pen in the first place. This record is all of those moments wrapped into a new musical mural — an appreciation to hip hop and what this feel has done for the streets.” 

The lyric video finds the young virtuoso on the streets of his hometown paying homage to state property and waxing poetic about everything from his admiration of Michelle Obama to questioning why Congress still hasn’t passed anti-lynching laws. Directed by 12vy of the Midnight Collective, Shawn can be seen decked out in a Marcus Garvey-inspired Pan-African flag. In “Chain Gang” Smith paints his rhymes in cinematic detail pushing the boundaries of hip-hop while also paying homage to the OG’s that paved the way. Describing the raw and gritty record with intricate punch lines as a “State Property flip,” Philly inflections pepper everything from the bars to the beat. 

Long before his lyrical gift attracted the attention of some of the industry’s most recognized and respected figures (Black Thought, Meek Mill, Jay-Z), Smith honed his craft as a brotherly love hip-hop hopeful opening up for rap elites like Rick Ross, Jeezy, DMX, Juelz Santana, and Ice Cube. In the realm of contemporary pop culture, it’s easy to secure one’s 15 minutes of fame. But few are fortunate enough to make the most of it, transforming it into a launchpad for a long and viable career. Much of this is based on the right elements and a formula that incorporates the variables of time, opportunity, preparedness, and the intangible, elusive X factor. Shawn Smith seems to be at the intersection of all the above.

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