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Super Bowl Winner Travis Kelce Announces Kelce Jam Festival Featuring MGK, Rick Ross & More

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Ohio-bred football player Travis Kelce and his fellow Kansas City Chiefs won the Lombardi Trophy at this year’s Super Bowl LVII. The 8-time Pro Bowler is now focusing on organizing the inaugural Kelce Jam Festival.

The upcoming event at the Azura Amphitheater will take place during NFL Draft Weekend in Kansas City. Machine Gun Kelly, Rick Ross, Loud Luxury, Tech N9ne and other music acts will hit that stage for the April 28th show.

“The Super Bowl victory lap is not over yet,” states Travis Kelce. “KC, just wait to see what I have in store for you all with my inaugural Kelce Jam – Draft Weekend’s biggest event ever featuring my homies Machine Gun Kelly, Rick Ross, Loud Luxury, and Tech N9ne, some of KC’s best eats, awesome brand activations, and unmatched championship energy. Get ready to fight for your right to party!”

Wingstop is the official wing of the Kelce Jam Festival. During the event, Wingstop will invite two festivalgoers on stage to take part in Travis Kelce’s Chicken Wing Challenge. Plus, food from Joe’s BBQ will be available for purchase, including the “Kelce Combo.” The edible blend of Cleveland and Kansas City features a rib and sausage combination with a Cleveland mustard-inspired BBQ sauce.

Kelce Jam offers special experiences including TickPick VIP access starting at $224.99. Those passes grant access to a VIP viewing zone and the TickPick VIP Lounge featuring complimentary gourmet bites, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, and a cash bar. 

The ticket pre-sale for Travis Kelce’s Kelce Jam begins on Friday, April 7 at 10 am CT. General tickets go on sale beginning Friday, April 7 at 12 pm CT. Ticket prices start at $49.99. For more information visit kelcejam.com.

Cardi B To Headline Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2023

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Bronx-bred Hip Hop superstar Cardi B will hit the stage inside the UBS Arena for the Summer Jam concert. The annual Hot 97 live event positioned the “Bodak Yellow” performer at the top of the bill.

Cardi B has not released a full-length album since 2018’s Invasion of Privacy. Over the past five years, she has dropped the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles “Up” and “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion.

Last year, Cardi B teamed up with Memphis rapper GloRilla for the Top 10 hit “Tomorrow 2.” The former Love & Hip Hop: New York cast member also showed up on the 2022 Bronx Drill track “Shake It” by Kay Flock.

In addition to Cardi B, the Summer Jam 2023 lineup includes fellow New Yorkers Ice Spice, Lola Brooke, Lil TJay, Fivio Foreign, French Montana, and The Lox. Hot 97 also booked GloRilla and Boston-bred rapper Coi Leray for the show.

Before performing at Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2023 on June 4, Cardi B will travel to Southeast Asia for Rolling Loud’s debut in Thailand. Travis Scott and Chris Brown join her as the headliners for that music event taking place April 13-15.

Cardi B became the first female rapper to headline any Rolling Loud festival when she closed out Rolling Loud Miami in 2018. The Grammy winner also served as a headliner for London, England’s 2022 Wireless Festival.

So far, Cardi has not released new music in 2023. However, the 30-year-old celebrity has remained in the headlines thanks to her partnership with McDonald’s, completion of court-mandated community service, and inclusion in the upcoming Baby Shark’s Big Movie.

Maino Talks Choking Prank, 10-Years In Jail, Maturing As An Artist, Lil Kim, Jim Jones And Music

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Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and DJ Thoro talk to the big homie Maino at WonWorld Studios and hilarity ensues.

Yes, this is the same Maino that came in the game talking about “Hi Hater.” The same guy that dated Lil Kim. He’s also that dude that has shown serious resilience in a fickle Hip-Hop environment that switches more than a Hunt’s Point h#####. Maino was and continues to be a throwback to the Hip-Hop heavies of old. You know, he was not the one you want to play with.

A young prankster recently realized that the hard way, or not. Maino reassures Jigsaw and Thoro that the physicality with YouTuber Buba100x was simply amazing, award-winning acting. Buba deserves some respect as a thespian as well. Just look at him.

Regardless, Maino is an artist and he’s one of those structures that keeps New York City respectable in the eyes of the world. He’s amassed an impressive body of work that pushes the roots farther down and the branches farther out. His project with Jim Jones, The Lobby Boyz, benefitted both men and now the Brooklyn Bomber is again flying solo. He’s joined forces with Fabolous & Stuy Babyz for “Best For Me,” his latest offering.

In the latest edition of the AllHipHop Podcast, Maino gets serious about his history and where he’s going. He doesn’t shy away from discussing his time in prison, the way he avoided being blackballed and even his sense of style. He most certainly explained why a prank can definitely go askew joking with the wrong one.

6LACK Praises Wale: He’s One Of The Building Blocks Of Today’s Hip Hop

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Atlanta-raised singer/rapper 6LACK dropped his Since I Have a Lover album on March 24. The project includes a feature by DMV representative Wale on the “Stories in Motion” track.

During an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, 6LACK spoke about working with Wale for the Since I Have a Lover collaboration. The 30-year-old Love Renaissance recording artist praised Wale for his contributions to Hip Hop culture.

“I know that Wale has always had a way with his words. I know that during times where I was still figuring out myself and figuring out my music… his wordS spoke to me. Flowers, man. Flowers for him all day long, because everything that we see right now as far as Hip Hop goes has graduated from a specific era,” said 6LACK.

He continued, “As of right now, the current day, that era is Drake. That era is Kendrick [Lamar], that era is Wale, that era is [J. Cole]. These are some of the building blocks of what we have right now. So flowers for him. It was an honor to be able to reach out to him and just say, ‘I need you for something.'”

XXL named Wale as a member of the magazine’s 2009 Freshman Class. J. Cole made it on the annual list of rising rappers in 2010. Kendrick Lamar was part of the 2011 cover. Drake reportedly turned down the chance to be a Freshman.

6LACK Recalls Creating “Stories In Motion” With Wale

“The song was pretty much already done. I could tell just in our exchanges that he took it seriously. Even though it was a moment those next couple of days, he’s like, ‘Alright, so you want me to come at it this way? Should I do this? Should I do that?’ I gave him free rein. He painted a picture in a matter of, I don’t know what, 30 seconds if that. Everything that he said is… spot-on as far as that song goes. He wrapped it up in such a perfect way,” 6LACK told Lowe.

Wale dropped his debut studio album, Attention Deficit, in 2009. This came after the 100 Miles & Running and The Mixtape About Nothing mixtapes garnered attention from online rap fans and media figures. Wale went on to present the Billboard 200 chart-topping projects The Gifted and The Album About Nothing.

Last week, Wale held his annual WaleMania VII in Los Angeles for WWE’s WrestleMania weekend. The Hip Hop/pro wrestling crossover event included appearances by DJ Whoo Kid, Westside Gunn, Guapdad 4000, and wrestling superstars.

In addition to Wale, Since I Have a Lover also features Love Sick album creator Don Toliver. 6LACK’s third studio album debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart. Previously, East Atlanta Love Letter peaked at No. 3 in 2018. The 6pc Hot EP landed at No. 15 two years later.

2Pac’s Sister Blasts Lawyer For Comparing Trump To Her Brother

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A Manhattan, New York grand jury indicted Donald Trump on March 30. The twice-impeached former United States President reportedly faces charges for his alleged role in a hush money payments scandal involving adult film star Stormy Daniels.

One of Trump’s lawyers, Alina Habba, compared her client to two of the greatest rappers of all time. The attorney invoked the names of the late Tupac Shakur and the late Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace during an interview.

“Donald Trump is Tupac. Donald Trump is Biggie Smalls,” said Alina Habba. She added, “Donald Trump is his own brand. He is everything. And I just think [the indictment] is gonna boost him. We’ve seen it in the polls. It’s not a question. It’s a fact.”

TMZ asked 2Pac’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set'” Shakur, about Alina Habba’s comments comparing Donald Trump to Tupac Shakur. The of president of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation apparently called Habba’s analogy “blasphemous.” She also laid out her thoughts on the All Eyez on Me album creator’s legacy.

“My brother was measured by his integrity, his principles, and personal and collective responsibility,” Set Shakur told the entertainment news outlet. She apparently believes Trump’s lawyer wants to attract 2Pac’s fans to embrace the former reality television star and hopes they do not fall for the scheme.

Numerous rappers have shown support for Donald Trump during his two presidential campaigns and his one-term presidency. Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Kodak Black, Lil Pump, and Waka Flocka Flame have backed the MAGA leader at some point.

In contrast, Hip Hop artists like Cardi B, Offset, Common, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, and Jeezy endorsed Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. Music power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé supported Hilary Clinton, over Trump, in her losing campaign for the White House in 2016.

Boosie Calls Out First Lady Jill Biden For Inviting Iowa Team To The White House

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The controversy surrounding the 2023 NCAA Division I women’s tournament final has made the matchup one of the most talked-about Final Four games in years. Louisiana-bred rapper Boosie Badazz even shared his thoughts on the fallout from Louisiana State University’s 102-85 victory over Iowa.

A lot of the conversation about this year’s Final Four centered around LSU player Angel Reese taunting Iowa Hawkeyes player Caitlin Clark. Previously, Clark did the same heckling hand gesture during Iowa’s Elite Eight victory over Louisville.

Some critics accused Angel Reese, a Black woman, of bad sportsmanship. Many of Reese’s defenders pointed out that Caitlin Clark, a Caucasian woman, did not receive the same level of scrutiny. First Lady of the United States Jill Biden apparently wants to calm the waters in an unconventional way.

“I know we’ll have the champions come to the White House; we always do. So, we hope LSU will come,” said First Lady Biden. “But, you know, I’m going to tell [President Joe Biden] I think Iowa should come, too, because they played such a good game.”

Boosie Wants The FLOTUS To Stick To Tradition

As mentioned, typically, only the championship-winning team attends an event at the White House with the President. Jill Biden’s suggestion of Iowa possibly getting to visit the POTUS/FLOTUS upset some people on social media, including Boosie.

“@FLOTUS I HOPE THAT WAS A JOKE!! DON’T DO THAT TO THESE GIRLS WHO HAVE WORKED THEIR ENTIRE LIVES TO GET TO THIS MOMENT!! [AND] IOWA DID NOT PLAY SUCH A GOOD GAME, THEY GOT SMASHED!! IT’S ‘AMERICAN HISTORY’ U WIN GO TO THE WHITE HOUSE, U LOSE U GO TO YOURS!!” tweeted Boosie on Monday night.

Prior to Boosie calling out Jill Biden, LSU’s Angel Reese made it clear she also had no interest in showing up at the White House alongside Caitlin Clark and Iowa. Reese quote-tweeted an ESPN article about the First Lady’s recommendation and simply added, “🤣🤣🤣A JOKE.”

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People Want Gillie And Wallo To Say Something About Barstool Boss Dissing LSU’s Star Hooper

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Rumors
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Ever been paid so much money, that you started crying? I have not. I would imagine if somebody did give you that sort of life-changing amount of money, you would have some hesitation expression open disagreement with him or her.

Well, that is exactly what people want from Gillie & Wallo…and guess what? THEY DID.

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Here’s what the “boss” said. He called a young college student a “classless piece of sh#t.”

How could he say such a thing about a young person? Well? I think you and I know how and why. The white girl did it and it was all good, no controversy. Well, I am really proud of Wallo and Gillie! They said what they said! We need more of this! I am not sure Dave isn’t a racist though and its time to call it out. Yeah, Dave is the POS, I would imagine. He didn’t have the same sentiment with Caitlin Clark.

As for Angel Reese and the the fine queens of LSU…y’all did your thing!

As for Caitlin…don’t start none, won’t be none!

By the way, we interviewed the MC of the team a few years ago! Salute Flau’jae!

Here she is today.

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Taraji P Henson To Guest Star In “Abbott Elementary”

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Taraji P Henson has been set to guest star in “Abbott Elementary.”

The “Empire” star has signed on to portray “Abbott Elementary” character Vanetta in an April 12th episode of the ABC comedy series, according to a statement acquired by Variety.

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, Tyler James Williams, and William Stanford Davis appeared in person at a Saturday PaleyFest LA panel – along with Janelle James and Chris Perfetti joining online – where details on the episode were revealed. Star and executive producer Quinta Brunson also pre-taped a message for the audience.

At the Paley Center for Media event, Taraji was announced to guest star as Vanetta, the mother of Janine (played by Quinta).

The upcoming episode has been set to follow Janine planning a Memorial Day weekend solo trip when the getaway is derailed by her mother’s sudden appearance.

Titled “Mom,” the episode has been scheduled to air at 9pm Eastern Time on April.12th. It is the 21st episode of “Abbott Elementary” Season 2.

John Leguizamo & ‘The Power’ Cast Reveal What Hip-Hop Songs Make Them Feel Powerful

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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John Leguizamo and his fellow stars of the new Amazon Prime Video series The Power have revealed the rap songs that amplify their own personal powers.

John Leguizamo, Heather Agyepong and Eddie Marsan named the Hip-Hop songs that make them feel powerful while walking the red carpet. Leguizamo took it back to the ‘90s by picking Chubb Rock’s “Treat ‘Em Right.”

“I don’t know why!” the prolific actor told AllHipHop’s Rose Daniels on the red carpet of the New York premier. “It’s just my thing.”

Agyepong selected The Notorious B.I.G.’s single “Juicy.” The actress smiled as she thought about how the song got her hips moving.

“This inner kind of Heather kind of starts roaring up!” she said. “So, ‘Juicy’ I would say.”

Marsan chose De La Soul’s “The Magic Number.” The veteran character actor mentioned how age played a factor in his choice, but De La Soul recently returned to the spotlight when their classic catalog made its long-awaited debut on streaming services.

“I quite like that [song],” Marsan said. “But I’m really old.”

Leguizamo, Agyepong and Marsan also spoke about their experiences working on The Power and what superpower they’d like to have.

The Power‘s first three episodes are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Check out AllHipHop’s interviews with the cast below.

Young Thug Juror Sent To Jail For Recording Jury Selection Process And Infuriating The Judge

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In the ongoing case against Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug and his purported associates, a 21-year-old prospective juror found herself briefly jailed for capturing court proceedings with her cellphone, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 

The woman, Juror 1004, initially received a three-day jail sentence from Chief Judge Ural Glanville but was released after apologizing approximately five hours later.

Juror 1004 claimed she didn’t know filming was forbidden at the Fulton County Courthouse when she shot the footage on March 17th. 

Deputies searched the woman’s phone today (April 3rd) during court proceedings, and found the incriminating evidence in a folder marked deleted, causing judge Glanville to snap.

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Despite this, Glanville emphasized that he provides an extensive list of courtroom conduct guidelines for potential jurors. The judge expressed concern that the juror’s actions jeopardized the trial.

Glanville admonished the woman, and anyone else thinking of deviating from his rules and informed the juror that he would attempt to assign her to a different case in the upcoming months. 

The case against Young Thug has faced several obstacles.

In January, allegations arose that the rapper and one of his co-defendants in the YSL RICO case hindered jury selection by engaging in a drug exchange within the courtroom.

Courtroom surveillance footage captured Young Thug and his co-defendant Kahlieff Adams in an illicit “hand-to-hand” transaction.

After searching, deputies reportedly discovered Percocet, marijuana, and tobacco on Adams. He was subsequently taken to the hospital for allegedly consuming other illegal items to keep them hidden from authorities. Young Thug maintained his innocence.

Also in January, Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, notified the court about a potential juror attempting to contact him. Steel did not respond to the juror, instead informing Judge Ural Glanville and other trial participants. 

Glanville subsequently marked the email as a court exhibit and asked court personnel to investigate the matter.

In addition, several potential jurors failed to return for the second week of jury selection, despite being required to do so. One woman was ordered by Judge Glanville to be brought back from the airport after a trip to the Dominican Republic.

In February, a video was allegedly stolen from investigators and made public, raising concerns for the witness’s safety. The video features a man identified as YSL Woody discussing an impending murder, and it has received over 30 million views on YouTube. 

The comment section was filled with threats against the man, prompting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to express concern for his well-being. 

Young Thug is one of 14 individuals entangled in a high-stakes trial on RICO charges. 

Prosecutors assert that YSL, or Young Slime Life, is deeply involved in various sinister criminal activities, including grisly murders and dangerous shootings.

Initially, a grand jury indicted a staggering 28 YSL members. However, eight of them—including Gunna and Young Thug’s brother, Unfoonk—opted for plea deals in the intense RICO case. 

The remaining members’ fates will be decided in trials set for later dates.

NYPD Looking For Crazed Rapper Trying To Grab Cops’ Guns

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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An aspiring rapper/comedian’s antics on TikTok caught the attention of the NYPD.

Richard Sharp posted several videos of himself mocking cops and trying to grab their guns in New York. The NYPD responded by sending out an intelligence alert about the 24-year-old provocateur.

“The above depicted individual is an aspiring comedian/drill rapper that is antagonizing UMOS [uniformed members of service] by attempting to touch their firearms, threatening UMOS and provoking UMOS into physical altercations,” the bulletin read. “The subject has 12 priors arrests (CPW Firearm x3) and has a history of assault on Law Enforcement.”

It continued, “Sharp is a self-proclaimed Black Disciple gang member. ALL MOS SHOULD UTILIZE PROPER TACTICS AND CAUTION WHEN INTERACTING WITH THE ABOVE SUBJECT.”

Sharp, who calls himself Famous Richard, continued taunting the NYPD after seeing a copy of the intelligence alert.

“Y’all not finna catch me,” he said in a TikTok video. “I don’t know why y’all posting this. Y’all not catching me! I’m just gonna pull a Tay-K on y’all. Y’all not catching me, shorty. On King David, I’ma be in Mexico somewhere.”

Sharp appeared unfazed by the NYPD’s search in subsequent videos. He shared another one of his TikTok skits on Monday (April 3).

View a few of the videos that put Sharp on the NYPD’s radar below.

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https://www.tiktok.com/@famoussrichard2414241444/video/7216406292032933166

Producer Lil CC Talks Drake Beats, Her Beat Style, And Balancing Modeling & Hip-Hop

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Lil CC has done beats for the best of them like Roddy Ricch, French Montana, Young Bleu and more. Her name was cemented in history when she worked with modern goat, Drake.

Lil CC, 25, came up in the Inglewood and Playa Del Rey sections of Los Angeles and easily tapped into the music of the day. On top of falling in love with Hip-Hop, she learned to sing and play drums and keys in school. In fact, a basketball star, she was scouted by Drake at a game and success would be around the corner. She managed to build with the OVO CEO after hitting him on Twitter. They hit the bullseye with “Money In The Grave,” which was instant platinum. She even got paid, she reveals.

Lil CC, whose real name is Cydney Christine, is an accomplished model when she is not making beats. Lil CC signed with Wilhelmina Models and has been featured in campaigns by Sephora, ULTA, Nike, REVOLVE, and more.

On the music side, she has a lot on deck with Rae Sremmurd, Saweetie, Kid Cudi, PartyNextDoor, Roddy Ricch, and Lil Uzi in the chamber. She talks to Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur aka “Big CC” about her upbringing and the bumps and bruises coming up in the rough-n-tumble world of entertainment.

Donald Trump’s Lawyer Invokes Tupac & Biggie To Downplay Indictment

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Donald Trump’s lawyer Alina Habba thinks the former president’s indictment bolstered his brand.

Trump’s attorney compared him to Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. in an interview on The Benny Show. Habba gloated about the twice-impeached politician’s poll numbers going up in wake of his indictment.

“Donald Trump is Tupac,” Habba said. “Donald Trump is Biggie Smalls. I’m East Coast … But Donald Trump is his own brand. He is everything. And I just think he’s—this is just gonna boost him. We’ve seen it in the polls. It’s not a question. It’s a fact.”

Last week, a New York grand jury indicted Trump. The charge or charges remain under seal.

A source familiar with the investigation told CBS News the ex-president will be charged with falsifying business records in the first degree. Trump has been under investigation for hush money payments involving adult film actress Stormy Daniels. He called the investigation a “witch hunt.”

Trump is scheduled to be arraigned at the State Supreme Court in Manhattan on Tuesday (April 4). He arrived in New York on Monday (April 3).

The indictment against Trump made him the first former U.S. president to ever face criminal charges. He intends to run for office again in 2024.

Royce Da 5’9 Takes Fans To ‘Heaven’ With New Project

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Detroit rapper Royce Da 5’9 has dropped a new project that has Hip-Hop lovers in heaven… and that was exactly his intention.

On Friday, March 31, released “The Heaven Experience EP.”

Coupled with the project is a new Web3 experience that will offer exclusive access to songs, performances, interviews, events, apparel, and more, according to a press release.

Check out his listening session on the project done before its release.

The project includes six songs featuring guests like Royce’s mentee and Detroit native, Courtney Bell.

It is also almost completely produced by DJ Pain One. Other producers on the project are the multi-platinum-selling producers J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and S.T.R.E.E.T.R.U.N.N.E.R.

The first song from the project is “Signs (Freestyle).”

Check out the tracklisting:

Full Tracklisting For The Heaven Experience EP Below

1. “Signs (Freestyle)” Produced By. S.T.R.E.E.T.R.U.N.N.E.R

2. “Out The Barrell” Produced By. DJ Pain One

3. “Look At This (Uncle Joe)” Produced By. JUSTICE League

4. “Grown Ass Man” Produced By. DJ Pain One

5. “Royce & Reggie” Produced By. DJ Pain One

6. “Ion Wanna” feat. Courtney Bell Produced By. DJ Pain One

The artist will be working in partnership with the company Passage to offer “The Heaven Experience”  and will give fans “exclusive opportunities to connect with Roycethroughout 2023.”

Passes for the virtual world are available on April 4.

Fans are encouraged the lookout for more The Heaven Experience announcements and sign up on the waitlist at heavenexperience.com.

From Tbilisi To London | Giorgi Okuashvili’s Eclectic, Musical Life

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Ask most people to locate Tbilisi on a map, and they would struggle immensely. After all, Georgia isn’t one of the more well-known nations globally. When most people think about Georgia, their mind wanders to the state home to Atlanta, its capital, instead of the country bordering Russia. Atlanta has emerged as a haven for hip-hop and rap musicians in the South, challenging the East and West Coasts. However, Giorgi Okuashvili has a different mission. He wants to put Georgia, the country, on the map.

The life experiences of this musical genius have positioned him for a standout role in hip-hop. While most rappers often come from humble beginnings and have stories to tell about their dope-slinging days, Giorgi’s background is very different. He was born to Zaza Okuashvili and Nato Chkheidze. The former is a prominent businessman in Georgia, while the latter is a parliamentary member. In addition, he attended piano school and obtained a certificate demonstrating his prowess when he was in the sixth grade. 

While music doesn’t run in the family, Giorgi’s parents were involved in the entertainment sector. They owned and operated a TV station called TB IBERA, which ran from 1998 to 2004 and then from 2015 to 2018 before being illegally shut down by the Georgian government. His family hopes to restart the channel soon once the dust settles.

It’s not surprising that Giorgi wanted to pursue a musical career considering his family’s roots in the entertainment industry. However, his musical idols might surprise you, especially since he’s pursuing a career as a hip-hop artist. Most rappers would cite iconic MCs like Rakim, Nas, Jay-Z, Eminem, or Andre 3000 when citing their musical influences, but not Giorgi. Instead, he grew up listening to Michael Jackson when he was still young. The King of Pop’s music resonated with him because it was incredibly groovy and timeless. As a result, he hopes to emulate the timelessness of Michael Jackson’s music in his own work. 

This talented artist also stresses the role his teacher Marina played in his musical journey. She taught him how to play the piano and hit the right notes. He credits her and believes he wouldn’t be the musician he is today without her assistance. He also fondly remembers her teachings because they helped him land his first live performance in Tbilisi as a nine-year-old. 

Giorgi Okuashvili was also fascinated with rap and hip-hop. The genres seemed like the perfect way to tell life stories in a relatable manner to the audience. In addition, he wanted to share his life experiences growing up on the other side of the world and, thus, considered rap the best art form. Giorgi states that his music’s target audience is mostly young adults between 18 to 30 who grew up listening to rap music in their formative years.

His latest album includes seven tracks and features talented artists from all across the globe. Giorgi hopes to share his life experiences, including his journey from Tbilisi to London, in detail with listeners while also helping them discover other talented artists. The latter goal coincides with his overall mission in the music industry – shining the light on talented but undiscovered artists. It’s the primary reason he started his own label, G Squad, in 2016. The record label is an independent music company that aims to help aspiring rappers break through.

Giorgi Okuashvili believes his connections and contacts with large music platforms can help the label grow. Creating a label wasn’t something Giorgi initially intended. However, the idea came about when he visited friends in London who wanted to start a label promoting their music. 

Tony Rock Says Will Smith Is A Liar, Never Apologized To Chris Rock

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Tony Rock has claimed Will Smith lied about reaching out to Chris Rock after slapping him at the 2022 Academy Awards.

During the Oscars ceremony in March 2022, the “King Richard” actor walked onto the stage and slapped the comedian after he compared his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith – who has the medical condition alopecia – to “G.I. Jane.”

But during a recent appearance on BigBoyTV, Chris’s younger brother Tony rejected Will’s claim that he had called the comedian to apologize in the days after the incident.

“That wasn’t true, that wasn’t true,” Tony said on the radio show. “I think like, two nights later, he said, ‘I reached out to Chris, and he didn’t want to talk.’ That wasn’t true.”

Tony emphasized that he had known Will for some time but hadn’t heard from the “Men in Black” star either.

“He doesn’t owe me anything, I just thought we were better than that… My phone number has never changed,” the 48-year-old added. “So, I just thought I’d get a phone call one day like, ‘Ay, let’s just you and I just talk.’ It hasn’t happened, so I guess it’s not going to happen.”

Will has mostly steered clear of the public eye since the slap. He apologized to Academy members and his peers during his acceptance speech for Best Actor at the film event and followed it up with a lengthy apology on Instagram the next day.

The 54-year-old subsequently resigned from the Academy and was banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years.

Chris addressed the slap during his Netflix comedy special “Selective Outrage,” which aired last month.

Travis Scott Makes Undisclosed Settlement With NYC Nightclub Owner & Engineer

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Rapper Travis Scott and his legal team have made a move to end a civil lawsuit against him by the owners of a New York City nightclub and its employee.

According to TMZ, the parties have reached an undisclosed settlement.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, the chart-topper was in an altercation in a Midtown Manhattan nightclub called Nebula on Wednesday, Mar. 1.

During the melee, Scott, 31, assaulted a 52-year-old sound engineer, ripped out his video monitor, and broke his speaker. The damages, according to sources, ranged up to $12,000.  

While the civil complaint might have gone away, the artist still faces criminal charges.

“This remains an active investigation,” according to a representative from the New York Police Department.

At least for now, the investigation is open. Sources close to the case explain the alleged victim is no longer cooperating with law enforcement and so the charges may not stick.

This is something Scott is probably grateful for considering he is still swimming in backlash from the disastrous Astroworld festival in November 2021.

Travis Scott and Live Nation faced lawsuits after the tragedy that left 10 people dead and hundreds more injured.

Live Nation reached a settlement with the family of Axel Acosta and possibly with the family of Brianna Rodriguez, the youngest person to lose their life during the deadly crowd surge.

On the flip side, Scott has not settled any civil claims in this case. But has issued a “general denial” to the claims against him and asked for multiple lawsuits to be dismissed.

Yung Miami & Mariah The Scientist Clash Over “BMF” Series

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Yung Miami has clashed with Mariah the Scientist over her acting in the TV show “BMF.”

The singer-songwriter Mariah – real name Mariah Amani Buckles – appeared to call out the City Girls rapper’s performance on a recent episode of the 50 Cent-produced Starz series, also known as “Black Mafia Family.”

“I feel like I could’ve said meech where is my husband,” she tweeted, referencing one of Miami’s lines as Deanna Washington on the program.

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The Hip-Hop star, also known as Caresha Romeka Brownlee, later responded to Mariah’s post, and noted, “I’m tryna figure out what this mean(s).”

After the post stirred up debate online, Mariah returned to social media to defend her original post.

“Stop trying to put words in my mouth, I liked the role and the show,” she insisted. “Y’all want me 2 be controversial so bad.”

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After the Twitter exchange, Mariah also explained her remarks via an Instagram Live message.

“Why do every time I tweet anything, off top, it’s a problem,” she lamented. “It don’t matter what I say, period. I walk around all day long saying, ‘Meech, where’s my husband?’ All day, every day.”

The 25-year-old continued, “I’m truly convinced y’all always gotta make some beef with me no matter what. One hundred percent.”

P. $mith Inspires on Latest Single “No Risk”

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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Miami rapper P.$mith is fresh off the heels of his latest release, “No Risk” and the record shows no signs of slowing up. The hustlers anthem saw radio ads across the country last week and is receiving kudos for the MC’s dynamic flow and delivery. $mith insists “there’s no reward without risk” over an electrifying drum-laced beat, detailing his perseverance and ability to navigate circumstances as he builds toward broader success.

$mith’s musical direction reads like a roadmap for the listener’s path to new levels of success. The mc is brash in delivery but skillful enough to infuse the perfect level of vulnerability into each phrase making him reminiscent of hip-hop legends that created space for their pain and hardships on their tracks. Make no mistake, P. $mith is not a rapper, he’s a bonafide MC. As today’s artists lean more towards trends and lyrical familiarity, $mith is moving to the beat of his drum and bringing along his listeners for the ride.

A quick listen thru the mc’s Spotify will provide a slew of hustler anthems with variety to match. To get a feel for the MC’s versatility checks out his Florida anthem “Flawda Wada” which is building consistently on Spotify.

PhillyBul Drops New DJ Cosmic Kev Hosted Mixtape ‘Street Lebron Vol. 1’

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music
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If you’re a fan of Philly hip-hop, then you know all about DJ Cosmic Kev. He’s one of the city’s most popular DJs, and he just hosted PhillyBul’s new mixtape, Street Lebron Vol. 1.

Philly and Kev, both, always come through with the heat, and this mixtape is no exception. It’s full of classic Philly hip-hop tracks, and it’s sure to get you moving. So if you’re looking for some new music to add to your collection, make sure to check out Street Lebron Vol. 1. You won’t be disappointed.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Philly hip-hop or just getting into the scene, PhillyBul’s latest mixtape is a must-listen. Street Lebron Vol. 1 showcases the best of the city’s hip-hop sound, with Philly’s expert skills adding a fresh twist to classic tracks. It’s the perfect choice whether you’re getting ready for a night out, working out at the gym, or just need some new tunes to jam to. So why wait? Head over to your favorite music platform and stream Street Lebron Vol. 1 today. DJ Cosmic Kev has once again hosted a mixtape that’s sure to please fans of Philly hip-hop and beyond.  

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