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Beyoncé Talks Breaking Down Barriers With “Cowboy Carter” – “Not Everyone Is Ready”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Beyoncé’s transition into a new musical frontier has taken the country scene by storm. This March, she released her inaugural country album, Cowboy Carter.

Motivated by the bold strides of Shaboozey and other female country icons, Beyoncé’s latest venture underscores her versatility and influence across genres.

“When you are breaking down barriers, not everyone is ready and open for a shift. But when I see Shaboozey tearing the charts up and all the beautiful female country singers flying to new heights, inspiring the world, that is exactly what motivates me,” Beyoncé shared with The Hollywood Reporter.

Shaboozey, who is featured on tracks like “Sweet Honey Buckin” and “Spaghettii” on Cowboy Carter, expressed his gratitude for the newfound spotlight.

“It’s been pretty great for her to put a lot of eyes on me at one time. Her being able to put a light on me at that time period helped my roll-out. She helped amplify what I was already doing in this space, and it’s really amazing [coming from] somebody that is really influential [and a] historic figure,” Shaboozey told the outlet.

Cowboy Carter’s success, racking up over a billion Spotify streams, isn’t just a personal triumph for Beyoncé.

It marked her historic achievement as the first Black woman to top the Billboard Country Albums chart.

The album also served as a platform for emerging talents such as Tiera Kennedy, Willie Jones, Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts, and Tanner Adell.

Having released his first album, Lady Wrangler, in 2018, Shaboozey rose to prominence with his single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” earlier this year.

Beyoncé’s latest musical venture showcases her unrelenting drive to cross musical borders, breathing fresh air into familiar spaces while elevating emerging voices within the genre.

Cowboy Carter’s success reasserts her role as a cultural icon who effortlessly traverses and transforms the musical landscape.

Polo G’s Mother Admits She Shot At His Sister After Video Of Incident Emerges

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Polo G’s mother, Stacia Mac, confirmed she fired gunshots at her daughter, Leilani Capalot, during an altercation last Easter. Stacia spoke out after footage of the incident surfaced on Friday (June 21).

“Ya damn right I blew that mf!” Stacia wrote on Instagram Stories. “I NEVER said I didn’t. I thought it was 16 shots? ANOTHER LIE SHE TOLD and not a tear came out her eye bc she’s manipulative and calculated. Three warning shots to get an unstable person from my home where my baby and grand baby were afraid and upset. While SHE was having a full manic episode! I bet it got her ass off my property.

“And now y’all want to know how she got the video. I sent it to her dad! Bc she lied to him and said I shot at her 16 times! I don’t need to lie or win anyone’s sympathy I STAND ON THE TRUTH. Like I said SHE IS VERY calculating. Very manipulative and that video shows the very end to the altercation … Baby I’m a damn good shot.”

Leilani denied leaking the video.

“How can I leak a video from someone’s personal ring camera that only they have access to?” Leilani wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Some[one] I’m not contact with? After two months? YOU personally sent the video out thinking it was funny and your homies leaked it to the blogs! Take accountability!!!!”

Leilani said she did have a manic episode on Easter, but she accused her mother of triggering it. Polo G’s sister claimed she wasn’t the only family member subjected to their mom’s abuse.

“You guys saw only the CLIMAX of what happened on Easter,” Leilani wrote. “I was attacked verbally, emotionally, physically, consistently provoked, shot at, had my luggage stolen which in turn TRIGGERED a manic episode. I was antagonized both publicly and privately. For you to attempt to murder your child and send the video to multiple family and friends shows how and comfortable you are with your grotesque actions. Only for them to in turn sell it to the blogs and expose your true character smh.”

She continued, “I am not the only child she has done this to and gloated and bragged about it! I am not crazy! I still did not seek legal action nor council although she attempted to use her money and resources to have me arrested, my accounts removed etc. I am in extensive therapy and I hope she can do the same!”

Stacia said her daughter was trying to ruin her birthday. Polo G’s mother joked about having “a shot or 16” to celebrate.

Watch footage of the shooting below.

EXCLUSIVE: Diddy Vs. Sean John—$60M Lawsuit Dropped

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Exclusives

Diddy has dropped his $60 million lawsuit against Sean John, a brand he founded, as allegations of severe misconduct continue to shadow the rap mogul.

Agreements between Diddy and fashion house GBG Sean John LLC and GBG USA Inc. have led to a voluntary dismissal of the case, including all claims and counterclaims, as of Friday (June 21).

Diddy founded Sean John in 1998 and grew the company to annual sales of about $450 million by 2016, when he sold 90 percent of the brand to Global Brands Group for around $70 million.

The relationship became rocky by February 2021. Diddy began locking horns with the company, filing multiple lawsuits against GBG for allegedly misusing his image and persona to market their products without consent.

In one instance, Diddy accused GBG of unlawfully using his image to promote a collaboration with fashion retailer Missguided. Another legal battle saw him fighting for trademark rights over the phrase “Vote Or Die,” which he claimed GBG exploited without his consent.

Diddy asserted that Sean John and GBG leveraged his name and reputation to drive sales without his approval.

Diddy secured the winning bid to buy back the floundering Sean John brand for $7.5 million after GBG filed for bankruptcy.

The dismissal, signed off in New York City, allows Diddy the freedom to pursue these claims against GBG at a later date. Nowadays, the embattled mogul faces much more serious legal issues.

His ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura sued for emotional and physical abuse spanning decades. The allegations were confirmed when a shocking video from 2016 was leaked showing the mogul dragging, kicking and stomping her in a hotel hallway.

Diddy is also facing at least seven lawsuits over allegations of sexual misconduct, abuse, and human trafficking and his mansions in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by Homeland Security as part of a broader investigation into his activities.

The fallout from these accusations has led numerous companies to sever their business ties with Diddy.

More recently, Diddy hired powerful lawyer Michael Tremonte of the law firm Sher Termonte.

The firm specializes in RICO cases, federal and state criminal and regulatory investigations, covering securities, insurance, and accounting fraud, antitrust violations, improper trading, market manipulation, tax fraud and money laundering.

Original Gangster Ice-T Praises Kendrick Lamar For “Potential Gang Truce” In L.A.

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Kendrick Lamar’s concert—”The Pop Out: Ken & Friends”— took place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Wednesday (June 19) in celebration of Juneteenth, a significant date commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The historic event was organized by Lamar’s company, pgLang, in collaboration with Free Lunch.

Those unable to attend in person were able to catch the entire experience on Amazon Prime Video—and Ice-T was clearly watching (or at least saw clips). The concert made headlines for K. Dot’s groundbreaking efforts to bridge the gap between rival L.A. gangs, a bold statement of unity and reconciliation.

On Saturday (June 22), Ice-T praised Kendrick Lamar for his ongoing efforts, sharing a photo of the tribute for Nipsey Hussle, who was gunned down by Rolling ’60s Neighborhood Crip Eric Holder in March 2019.

“A Potential Gang Truce in LA is like a Cure for Cancer for us,” Ice-T wrote in the caption. “Extreme Respect to @kendricklamar.”

Kendrick Lamar, who has often spoken about the impact of gang culture in his lyrics, leveraged his influence to bring together individuals from different backgrounds and rival factions.

“This s### making me emotional,” Kendrick Lamar said during the show. “We been f##### up since Nipsey died. We been f##### up since Kobe died. This is unity at its finest. We done lost a lot of homies to this music s###, to this street s###. For all of us to be together on stage, that s### is special. Everybody on this stage got fallen soldiers.”

Simultaneously, Kendrick Lamar baited his current rap foe Drake by performing the chart-topping diss track “Not Like Us” five times in a row.

He also encouraged Drake to return 2Pac’s ring, which the OVO Sound artist purchased at a Sotheby’s auction for $1 million, by changing some of the lyrics to “euphoria.” On the original, K. Dot raps about Drake buying one of 2Pac’s rings, but on the altered version, he said, “Give me 2Pac’s ring back and I might give you a lil respect.”

“The Pop Out” is being remembered as one of the best Hip-Hop concerts in recent memory. The stacked bill included a surprise performance by Dr. Dre as well as appearances from Westside Boogie, Jay Rock, Tyler, The Creator, YG, Baby Keem, ScHoolBoy Q, Mustard, Roddy Rich and more.

Kendrick Lamar’s Juneteenth Chain Reportedly Inspired By 2Pac Worth $600K

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Kendrick Lamar had on more than half-a-million dollars worth of jewelry at “The Pop Out: Ken and Friends” Juneteenth concert, according to celebrity jewelry designer Ben Baller.

Baller celebrated the moment in a series of tweets on Twitter (X) in which he broke down the origins of the massive cross pendant’s design in addition to revealing the whopping price tag. In his initial message, Baller saluted the monumental moment Kendrick created during The Pop Out show at the Kia Forum arena.

“LA went crazy tonight. And Dot had my ice around his neck all night,” Baller wrote.

In the same thread, he replied to another Twitter (X) user, “$600k cross shuts it down. Nobody better and he knew who to call.”

And in another separate tweet, Baller shared a vintage photo of the pendant upclose, featuring the intricate layout which showcases both precious pave-laid diamonds accented and surrounded by emerald cut stones.

While it’s rare for Kendrick to be spotted out wearing a gaudy amount of jewelry, it’s not like this is the first time this has happened. Two years ago during his Glastonbury performance, Kendrick wore a diamond-encrusted crown of thorns. According to reports, the crown actually yielded 8,000 diamonds, took 10 months to make, and was produced by Tiffany & Co. at a pricetag reported to be upwards of $200,000.

However, Kendrick’s Juneteenth show chain may be even more special than the crown of thorns, not just because of the pricetag, but the context surrounding the piece itself. Paired with a red hoodie and cap, light natural wash denim jeans and Nike Shox R$ sneakers, Twitter (X) users suspected his entire fit served as an homage to late West Coast rap icon 2Pac. In particular, it appears as though Kendrick picked that specific outfit to recreate because it’s the same one 2Pac wore at the 1994 Source Awards.

Check out the posts above breaking down the fit.

Michael Blackson Claims “50 Percent” Of Comics Aren’t Over Will Smith’s Oscars Slap

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Michael Blackson claimed he and half of his fellow comedians are still grappling with the aftermath of Will Smith’s infamous slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars. The incident, which occurred during the 2022 Academy Awards, left an indelible mark on the comedy community. Blackson made the remark in a recent interview with the Art of Dialogue, when he was asked about Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Smith’s latest movie.

“I’m rocking with Chris Rock because I’m a comic, so I really haven’t got over the slap yet,” he explained. “So it’s not really pushing me to go to the movie theater to go and see this, because as soon as I see his face I’m just thinking about [the] slap. Don’t get me wrong, we love Will Smith. He’s our guy and all of that stuff, but I think what happened there was, he probably just thought he was invincible, he could do whatever he wants, he’s Will f###### Smith.

“Maybe when Chris Rock and him could make up, then I can be like, ‘OK, if Chris forgive[s] him, then we all OK with it,’ but right now, 50 percent of us feel that way about the slap.”

Blackson’s remarks highlight the ongoing impact of the event, emphasizing how it has reshaped the dynamics of comedy and public performance. For many comedians, the slap wasn’t just a shocking moment but a significant breach of the unspoken contract of safety and respect between performers and their audience.

Blackson’s sentiments echo the broader concerns within the comedy world, where the incident has prompted a reevaluation of what it means to perform live. The unexpected aggression displayed by Smith, a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, against Rock, a revered comedian, has led to increased anxiety and caution among comedians.

Many now feel a heightened sense of vulnerability, questioning whether similar outbursts could occur during their performances. This pervasive unease has fundamentally altered the atmosphere within comedy circles, with performers becoming more aware of the potential for unexpected reactions from their audiences.

Furthermore, the slap has sparked an ongoing dialogue about boundaries and respect in comedy. Blackson and his peers are navigating a landscape where the line between acceptable humor and offensive content is more scrutinized than ever. The incident has served as a stark reminder of the volatile intersection between comedy and societal sensitivities.

As comedians continue to process and respond to this event, they are actively seeking ways to balance their comedic freedom with a renewed understanding of the impact their words and actions can have. The repercussions of that single moment at the Oscars continue to resonate, shaping the future of comedy in profound ways.

Keefe D Poised For Release After Securing $750,000 Bond

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Duane “Keefe D” Davis, accused orchestrator of Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, may soon see the light of day.

According to court records, Keefe D has secured the $750,000 necessary to post bond for potential release from a Las Vegas County Jail.

Court officials confirmed a company named E-Bail facilitated the bond required for Keefe D’s release.

In Keefe D’s case, Nevada law mandates defendants to pay 15% of their bail to secure freedom, which amounts to approximately $112,000.

This fundamental aspect is central as the court deliberates Davis’s supervision and future movements.

Arrested in September last year, Keefe D stands accused of orchestrating the plot that led to the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur on the Las Vegas Strip in 1996.

Though police assert he was not the triggerman, his admitted involvement in planning the attack on Tupac sealed his indictment.

“Duane Davis was the shot caller for this group of individuals that committed this crime,” Lt. Jason Johansson of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department stated. “He orchestrated the plan that was carried out.”

The admitted gangster who has pleaded not guilty to one count of murder with a deadly weapon, remains firm on his innocence.

Despite proclamations of his role in Tupac Shakur’s death made in memoirs and multiple interviews, Keefe D maintained that he had no involvement.

He claims the accounts given in these were for entertainment purposes and financial gain and were never grounded in verified truth.

“The truthfulness of the content of the interviews was never verified,” Davis’s defense team noted. “The book and interviews were done for entertainment and to make money from a situation that [former LAPD detective Greg] Kading and others had already profited from.”

Initially set for June, Keefe D’s trial has seen its date move to November 4 due to various delays.

The forthcoming bail hearing on June 25 will determine if Keefe D can await his trial outside the confines of jail.

50 Cent Hacked By Crypto Scammer

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A hacker used 50 Cent’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account to pull off a cryptocurrency scam. The rapper/television producer informed fans he wasn’t responsible for posts promoting a memecoin called $GUNIT on Friday (June 21).

“My Twitter was hacked I have no association with this Crypto,” he wrote on Instagram. “Twitter worked quickly to lock my account back down. Who ever did this made $720,000 in 30 minutes.”

All of 50 Cent’s posts were removed once X stepped in to secure the account, but the damage was already done. The hacker’s crypto pump-and-dump scam successfully ripped off people who believed 50 Cent legitimately endorsed the coin.

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Crypto pump-and-dump scammers manipulate the volatile market to exploit naive investors. The culprits create or buy up an altcoin. They promote it – using underhanded tactics like hacking 50 Cent’s account – to artificially inflate the price before engaging in a mass sell-off, leaving victims with coins worth little to nothing.

The hacking of 50 Cent was just the latest headache for the G-Unit boss. As AllHipHop previously reported, drug kingpin Cory “Ghost” Holland threatened the producer of Power and its various spinoffs.

“If a m########### gets killed because your m############ client threaten me and my family, file a m############ motion for that,” Holland wrote to 50 Cent’s lawyers. “I ain’t playing with your m############ client no more, next time he or anyone he sends pull up, f### the litigation.”

Holland sued 50 Cent, claiming Power ripped off the real-life Ghost’s life story. Holland sought $1 billion in damages for defamation, emotional distress, mental anguish and theft of identity.

Chloe Bailey Says She’s Only Labeled As R&B Because She’s Black

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Chloe Bailey rejected genre categorization as a Black artist. The actress/singer explained her beef with people labeling her music as R&B in an interview with NYLON.

“Any music I do will easily and quickly be categorized as R&B because I’m a Black woman,” Chlöe said. “If someone who didn’t have my skin tone made the same music, it would be in the pop categories. That’s just the way it’s always been in life.”

Chlöe admired Beyoncé and the late Whitney Houston for defying such classifications to become pop icons. Chlöe cited Houston as one of her music idols.

“Early on in her career, when she was doing the big pop records, she got a lot of flak for that: being told she wasn’t Black enough and wasn’t catering to the base that made her,” Chlöe said regarding Houston. “To see how she persevered and has become one of the most iconic, legendary artists that we’ve ever seen, shows that music has no race, it has no genre, it has none of that. It’s just a feeling and it’s a vibration. And that’s why I was really proud of Beyoncé doing Cowboy Carter because Black people originated country music. It’s just showing that possibilities are endless.”

Chlöe began her career as one half of the duo Chloe x Halle with her sister Halle Bailey. She released her first solo album In Pieces in 2023.

Kanye West’s Settlement With Donna Summer Estate Dismantles “Vultures 1”

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Kanye West finalized a settlement with Donna Summer’s estate, which sued Ye for the unauthorized use of the late singer’s song “I Feel Love,” on Thursday (June 20). AllHipHop first reported on the two sides settling the dispute out of court in May.

The settlement blocked Kanye from using “I Feel Love” on his Vultures 1 album. Ye and Ty Dolla $ign sampled Summer’s track for the Vultures 1 cut “Good (Don’t Die).” The duo removed “Good (Don’t Die)” from the album after they were hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit.

“We did not license the song,” the Summer estate’s lawyer Larry Stein told Billboard. “As part of the settlement, they have agreed not to distribute or otherwise use the song. So we got what we wanted.”

According to the Summer estate’s lawsuit, Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign previously sought permission to sample “I Feel Love.” The estate denied the request, but Ye and Ty Dolla $ign sampled Summer’s song anyway.

“Summer’s estate … wanted no association with West’s controversial history and specifically rejected West’s proposed use of Summer’s ‘I Feel Love,’” the estate’s attorneys wrote. “In the face of this rejection, Defendants arrogantly and unilaterally decided they would simply steal ‘I Feel Love’ and use it without permission.”

The estate was seeking $150,000 for each act of infringement. The full terms of the settlement weren’t disclosed. Both sides agreed to cover their own legal bills.

Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign released Vultures 1 in February. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. A sequel, Vultures 2, was supposed to drop in March. The duo delayed it indefinitely.

“We got all the songs,” Ty Dolla $ign said. “Basically, it’s just like, ‘How can we get it there? How can we go bigger than the first album?’”

Stream Vultures 1 below.

Ice Cube Says Warner Bros. “Finally Came To Their Senses” On Another “Friday” Movie

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Ice Cube provided an encouraging update on the long-awaited fourth film in the Friday series. The Hip-Hop legend said his Last Friday movie is back in the works thanks to new leadership at Warner Brothers, which owns the franchise’s distribution rights.

“We finally got some traction with Warner Brothers,” Ice Cube told Flavor Flav on SiriusXM’s Flavor of the Week. “They have new leadership. My man Mike DeLuca, who used to be at New Line when I first started, when I first did the first Friday and Players Club and All About the Benjamins. Mike DeLuca was there, so now he’s running Warner Brothers.”

Ice Cube accused Warner Brothers of hijacking the Friday franchise in 2021. Three years later, he credited DeLuca and longtime agent Michael Gruber for progress behind the scenes.

“It was like, “Yo, what the f### is going on with Friday? Man, let’s get this back online,’” Ice Cube said. “And I was a little hot ’cause they had took so long because John Witherspoon passed away. Tiny passed away. A.J. Johnson passed away. Like, man, we keep losing people and y’all keep dicking around not doing the movie the way it need to be done. They want to do it, but the key is it gotta be done, Flav, or we shouldn’t f### with it. So, they finally came to their senses.”

Friday After Next, the last film in the franchise to date, was released in 2002. It was the third entry in the series following the 1995 classic Friday and its 2000 sequel Next Friday. A short-lived TV show, Friday: The Animated Series, aired in 2007. It only ran for eight episodes.

Last Friday has been discussed for years. Chris Tucker, who portrayed Smokey in the original film but never returned for the sequels, indicated he’s open to reprising his role for Last Friday.

Kim Kardashian Fears Botox Will Hinder Acting Career 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Kim Kardashian is worried that her Botox treatments will prevent her from becoming a serious actress. 

The Skims co-founder has been taking on an increasing number of roles, although she never expected to venture into acting. She wants to do a film a year but is concerned the botox in her face will inhibit her ability to make facial expressions. 

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Botox injections block nerve signals to the muscles, relaxing any lines and wrinkles, but also restricting muscle movement. 

Kardashian recently successfully pitched her comedy movie, The Fifth Wheel, to Netflix. She is producing the film and playing the lead role, a daunting prospect for the reality TV star turned actress.  

She opened up about her fears during the latest episode of The Kardashians. 

“Now the pressure’s on because I’m like, ‘Oh s###, this is happening,’” Kardashian admitted. “I’m tripping the f*** out low key because I have to really do this and I have to deliver.” 

While Kim is willing to sacrifice sleep to fit the film into her packed schedule, she’s not prepared to give up her Botox injections.  

“I’ve got about 10 years where I still look good. So, that’s all I’ve got in me and then I’ll take some time off… that’s my 10-year plan,” Kardashian explained. “I feel like you need less Botox for more emotion, and I don’t have it.” 

She added, “How am I gonna cry? How am I gonna be scared out of my mind?” 

As well as botox, Kim Kardashian draws the line at method acting. “I’m not going to be gaining 500 lbs for a role. That’s not where I need to be,” she declared. 

Snoop Dogg Crowns Kendrick Lamar “King Of The West’ For Unifying Rival Gangs

By: London JennnCategory: News

Snoop Dogg was notably absent from Kendrick Lamar’s unforgettable Juneteenth concert, The Pop Out — Ken & Friends but the significance of the event didn’t escape him. 

The Death Row Records boss took to Instagram on Friday (June 21) to give the Compton native his flowers. Heaping praise on K. Dot, for unifying rival gangs at the concert, Snoop didn’t mince his words, crowning Kendrick Lamar “King of the West Coast.” 

Sending a Big shout out to K. Dot and all the homies from the West that stood together unified, organized, in peace love,” Snoop began. “That was beautiful. That was fun to watch. Beautiful to see all of my peoples come together.” 

He continued, “K. Dot, you are the King of the West. That’s the kinda s### kings do. We unite.” 

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Before the concert came to a close, K. Dot gathered the various West Coast figures in attendance for a giant group photo.  

“This is unity at its finest,” Lamar said, revealing the situation made him emotional. “We done lost a lot of homies to this music s###, to some street s###. For all of us to be on this stage, together … unity from each side of L.A., Crips, Bloods, Pirus. This s### is is special man. We put this s### together just for y’all.” 

Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg previously refused to take sides in the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake battle. He credited the pair for bringing back real rap but remained neutral. 

“Those are my nephews,” he explained during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. “I’m not in the middle of it. I support both of them and that’s personal business, not my business.”

Swizz Beatz Denies Selling Out Amid Backlash Over Verzuz Deal With Elon Musk’s X 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland faced hefty backlash after announcing the new exclusive distribution partnership between Verzuz and X (Twitter). 

The super producers announced the deal on Juneteenth (June 19) as Elon Musk faced accusations of racism. The billionaire tech mogul was criticized for amplifying a tweet that falsely compared the rates at which Black Americans murder their white counterparts.  

Social media users accused the duo of selling out, but Swizz insisted nothing could be further from the truth. 

On Friday morning (June 21) Swizz took to Instagram to share some new photos of their meeting with Elon to seal the deal.  

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He kept it brief in the caption, stating, “We will show you better than tell you.” However, he acknowledged the controversy and addressed specific concerns in the comment section. 

One person said critics “have a valid reason to question this partnership,” and told Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, “don’t play in our faces.” Swizz replied, “but nobody said anything before,” adding, “we been on that platform since Verzuz started.” 

Another person said Verzuz should have partnered with another social media platform or a Black-owned one. Swizz claimed, “People want to talk with out doing the homework.” He followed up with, “we’re 100% black owned, [if] that’s not enough we own 100% of the IP and company!” 

A third user blasted the duo for selling out, despite promising they never would. “WE the people are not feeling this. This is wild,” they wrote.  

Nonetheless, Swizz Beatz denied the assertion and hinted that more would be revealed very soon. “Trust me that was the last thing we did was sell out,” he replied before adding a crying with laughter emoji. “Relax you will understand in 1min.” 

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Kendrick Lamar Hires Sheriff’s Deputies As Security For Upcoming Compton Video Shoot 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Kendrick Lamar isn’t taking any chances for his upcoming video shoot in Compton, drafting in extra security from the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department to ensure the safety of everybody involved. 

Rumors have swirled all week that Lamar is gearing up to shoot the visuals for his Drake diss “Not Like Us.” Word on the street was that K. Dot planned “something major in Compton this Saturday,” and fans were encouraged to keep an eye out. 

On Thursday law enforcement sources confirmed the rumors, according to TMZ. The Sheriff’s Department has arranged to have “deputies for extra security” on hand at locations across Compton throughout the shoot.  

Despite the extra security, the outlet reported, “no known threats have surfaced at this time.” However, like most of the planet, law enforcement is aware of K. Dot’s recent battle with Drake and will keep their eyes peeled for any trouble.  

There were several security threats related to various players during the diss track war, including multiple shootings. Cops responded to the OVO founder’s Toronto mansion on three occasions within seven days.   

On May 7, an intruder shot a security guard who was standing outside the property gates. The same week, two intruders attempted to break into the home.   

Additionally, in April, a security guard was shot at the home of The Weeknd’s manager. Both incidents occurred weeks after Drake and The Weeknd traded jabs on wax. 

Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar is believed to have already shot footage for the video at his epic Juneteenth concert, The Pop Out: Ken & Friends. The one-off spectacle was held at L.A.’s KIA Forum on Wednesday (June 18). 

Sexyy Red Roasts “Carpet Hair” Haters Accusing Her Of Lying About Natural Locks 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Sexyy Red recently flexed her long natural hair, but fans weren’t buying it, accusing her of adding pieces to her hair. 

Earlier this week, the “Get It Sexyy” hitmaker proudly showed off her real hair. She shared her hair care process with fans in a series of videos on her Instagram Stories. She recorded her stylist washing her long hair before finally revealing the results of her blowout.  

Nonetheless, not everybody was convinced, with some people claiming they could see “tracks” and “tape-ins.” Determined to prove it was, in fact, all her hair, the St. Louis native posted another video clapping back at the haters. 

“They said I got tracks,” Sexyy Red said in the video while raking her hands through her hair. “I’m tryna see where.” She continued, lifting sections of her hair as her stylist added, “What tracks? What tape-ins?“ 

“You carpet hair beanie neck haux could never,” she captioned her post. 

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Meanwhile, earlier this week, Sexyy Redd took to social media to say she was tired of being copied. “I’m you hoes blueprint & I’m gettin sick of it,” she wrote.  

However, after her younger sister accused Latto of biting her style, Sexyy Red was forced to clarify she was not talking about the “Sunday Service” hitmaker.  

“I didn’t say nun about this girl period,” Sexyy Red declared. “I don’t have ah problem with @latto.” 

Icewear Vezzo Slams Amanda Seales Over Donald Trump Support Criticism, Quickly Backtracks  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Icewear Vezzo blasted Amanda Seales for criticizing his apparent support for Donald Trump before quickly walking back his statements after a conversation with her.  

The Detroit native faced backlash after linking Donald Trump on his visit to the city over the weekend. Amanda Seales was among those critical of the visit and let her feelings be known. 

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In an Instagram video directed at Icewear Vezzo and others, Seales condemned those who take “pictures with people who have actively harmed us as a community.” She insisted that doing so “is not you infiltrating so that you can be the savior.” 

Seales also shut down any notion that cozying up to these figures and acting like “the good Black,” won’t make anybody “the next Martin Luther King.” 

She concluded her post with a suggestion: “How about you squad up with real ones and approach them with a real agenda that doesn’t include simping.” 

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Icewear Vezzo clapped back in a lengthy post via his Instagram Stories, branding Seales a “weirdo” and a “lying little girl.” He urged her to “Stop talking so much and give back,” insisting Seales does nothing for the community “except tear us down in the name of building us up.”

He also claimed Seales is “Fake woke and full of s###,” and demanded “stop lying on Black men.” However, he had a change of heart and quickly deleted his post and walked back his remarks. “I talked to Amanda it’s all love,” he explained, adding that he “should’ve never went that hard” on a woman.  

“It’s not that serious she’s entitled to her opinions,” he said. “I just want us to stop thinking the worse about each other before having a conversation and also learn to respectfully disagree.” 

Quavo & Lana Del Rey Overcome Storms To Debut New Collab “Tough” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Quavo and Lana Del Rey surprised fans with the debut performance of their new collab single, “Tough,” although hazardous weather conditions almost stopped them. 

On Thursday evening (June 20), heavy wind, rain and lightning strikes plagued Lana Del Rey’s concert at Boston’s Fenway Park, and the show was almost canceled. The concert was due to get underway at 8:30, but there was still no sign of the singer nearly an hour later. 

Del Ray took to Instagram to inform fans of the delays.” They are holding off the show until 9:00 because of the wind warnings. See you soon,’ she wrote on her Stories.  

“They just cleared the stage,” she said in a video a short while later. “Every time the lightning strikes, we have to wait 20 minutes and it just keeps striking.” 

Thankfully, the storm eventually subsided, and Lana Del Rey took to the stage, where Quavo would soon join her for the first live performance of “Tough.” 

Earlier this week, Quavo joined forces with Vice President Kamala Harris for the first-ever Rocket Foundation Summit in Atlanta. 

Held on the official “Takeoff Day“, the event was centered around Quavo’s mission to prevent gun violence following the death of his late nephew.  

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One Thing The Game Said Everybody Missed

By: illseedCategory: Rumors

The Game is Working on The Documentary 3.

The Game has delivered classic bars and albums, establishing himself as one of the greatest rappers ever. From a West Coast perspective, he’s one of the G.O.A.T.s, with many impressive moments throughout his career.

The rapper from Compton recently went live on Instagram, discussing various topics, including Kendrick Lamar, Drake and recent events. However, many people missed a significant announcement: he’s working on a new album, which will be the third installment in The Documentary series.

He mentioned that he’s doing this in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his debut album. The news brought a smile to my face, as that was an iconic era. It was a turbulent time eventually, but when he, 50 Cent, G-Unit, Dr. Dre and others collaborated, a classic was born.

Despite the chaos and confusion that followed, The Game showed respect to 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and others like Glasses Malone in his live session. He also acknowledged Drake and Kendrick Lamar, referring to Drake as his “brother” and stating he had no issues with Kendrick Lamar or TDE.

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The Game also talked about his life as a father as part of the reason he wasn’t at all the functions. He didn’t mention calling Rick Ross out in the recent past, which some charged hypocrisy. He was definitely trying to provoke a battle with Rozay. However, he clarified that he wasn’t taking sides with Drake and Dot, but simply staying out of it. Some took his stance as siding with Drake. But I digress.

It was great to see him at home, sharing this album news with us. Check out some clips from our Instagram for more details.

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Megan Thee Stallion Beats Copyright Lawsuit With “Savage” Victory

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Megan Thee Stallion scored a major win in a battle over her hit song “Savage” after Judge Katherine Polk Failla dismissed the lawsuit due to insufficient evidence.

The acclaimed artist was accused of copying a little-known track by producer James A. Greene, who launched the lawsuit last year, claiming that “Savage” producer J White Did It had access to his 2020 song “It’s About To Be On.”

Greene alleged that Stallion’s track was borrowed from his work, stating that J White Did It had obtained the track through his manager.

However, Judge Failla determined that there wasn’t enough proof to support the accusation and dismissed the suit altogether, pointing out that there was no evidence Megan Thee Stallion or Warner had even listened to Greene’s track.

The judge highlighted the lack of substantial similarities between the beats, drum patterns, and vocals of the two songs.

Greene’s track had not been widely distributed, which played a critical role in dismissing the allegations against the Hip-Hop superstar.

“Savage” exploded onto the music scene in March 2020 as part of Megan Thee Stallion’s EP “Suga.”

It quickly went viral on TikTok, spurring the popular “Savage” dance challenge during its chorus. A remix featuring Beyoncé dropped in April 2020 and became a hit inclusion on Megan’s debut album, Good News, later that year.

This remix soared to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2020, marking Megan Thee Stallion’s first and Beyoncé’s seventh time securing the top spot.