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Drake’s Producer 40 & DJ Cipha Sounds Clash Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Diss

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Drake’s producer Noah “40” Shebib and DJ Cipha Sounds recently had a misunderstanding with each other that spilled over to the internet and social media. But the situation was apparently misconstrued.

In a post he shared to his personal Instagram account on Friday (May 31), Cipha Sounds explained that the rumor circulating about 40 threatening him because he played Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” in Toronto were simply not true.

In the two-plus minute long video, Cipha Sounds explains how the entire situation came about, saying he just completed a stint of shows recently with comedian Dave Chappelle in Drake and 40’s hometown.

Cipha Sounds alleges the misunderstanding arose after photos from the shows were shared to his Instagram account by his newly hired social media manager, who thought it would be funny to add Kendrick’s anthemic diss targeting Drake as the background song.

“This kid that’s now helping me with my social media — brand new, just hired him — put up the pictures from that show and put the Kendrick Lamar song underneath,” Cipha Sounds said in part. “And I was like, ‘Uh oh, woah, don’t do that. Craziness.’ Called him, said, ‘Hey, thats a dumb dumb move. Take it down.’ He was like, ‘I thought it would be funny.’ It wasn’t. ‘Take it down.’ [He] took it down immediately. Pictures are back up. Had a great time in Toronto.”

In another portion of the video, Cipha Sounds revealed his true thoughts on the situation as a whole, concerning Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef.

“People that know me know I’m not no f##k face idiot that would go to Toronto and play ‘Not Like Us,'” he said. “That is a stupid thing to do. I hate all this beef s###. I hate controversy, I hate smoke, I hate drama. I hate that those two are beefing with each other. It’s nasty for the culture, it’s negative and it’s detrimental.”

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Even though Cipha Sounds managed to get the post taken down and re-shared, the damage was reportedly done and prompted 40 to direct message Cipha Sounds, lashing out at him for promoting a song that categorizes Drake as a sexual predator.

“How about I go to your city and play a song where someone calls you a pedophile,” 40 allegedly told the DJ. “It’s on sight, when I see you, I’m gonna smack you in the mouth.” 

The video explained that he attempted to diffuse the situation with 40 but is unsure if his efforts prevailed.

“40 was mad at me,” he said. “I’m hoping that, man to man, we can still have this conversation. I told this story on my podcast because I was hurt about what happened. Hopefully we can talk it out. I want no smoke. I want no drama. Love the guy. I’m a big fan.

“Again, I would never be disrespectful and I did not play the song in Toronto. I wasn’t even DJing. I was doing stand-up comedy.”

Check out the full video above along with the vlog on the situation below.

Sheff G & Sleepy Hallow Respond To Calls For Summer Jam Cancelation Post-Trump Rally

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

New York rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow have responded to radio host Peter Rosenberg’s calls for the cancelation of their performances at the upcoming Summer Jam music festival.

On Friday (May 31), the pair of Brooklyn rappers shared their perspective responses to Rosenberg via posts on their Instagram stories. Prior to their posts being shared, Peter Rosenberg criticized Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow for their recent appearance at a Donald Trump rally in New York City.

“I’m disgusted,” Rosenberg said. “Hit ’em both with the button as far as I’m concerned. I hit everybody at the station, ‘Let’s pull them off Summer Jam.’ I just want y’all to know, that is me, Karen Rosenberg, I don’t want ’em on Summer Jam.”

During the rally, Sheff G praised Trump by saying, “They always gonna whisper your accomplishments and shout your failures. Trump gonna shout the wins for all of us.”

Sleepy Hallow, while mostly silent, briefly approached the microphone to echo Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America great again.”

Rosenberg, who made his comments on Ebro in the Morning, was adamant that the rappers should be removed from the Hot 97 Summer Jam lineup due to their support for Trump. He described Sleepy Hallow’s endorsement as insincere, claiming the rapper “laughed through” his entire speech, which Rosenberg interpreted as not taking the issue seriously. He even went as far as to enlist a journalist friend to investigate the circumstances of the rappers’ appearance at the rally.

Both Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow responded to Rosenberg’s criticism on social media. Sleepy Hallow dismissed the radio host’s comments with a post on his Instagram Stories, calling him an “old n###a” and a “d!ck eater.”

Sheff G took a more philosophical approach, questioning why their political endorsements should affect their careers and suggesting that differing opinions should be acceptable.

“Damn.. thought we was free to vote for whoever we wanted… I never knew we had to have the same political opinion as @laurastylez @oldmanebro @rosenbergradio in order to gain success,” he wrote. “Imagine that.”

As he continued, Sheff G also pointed out that neither Rosenberg nor his colleagues had previously acknowledged his successes, only speaking out when controversy arose.

“Crazy thing is .. throughout all my success I never seen either of y’all mention my name .. y’all sat silently and watched lol ( whisper) … but as soon as something that y’all consider negative comes up, y’all quick to (shout) lol.

“y’all the reason our generation is the way it is .. I’m not even gone say no disrespectful s### either [slight frown emoji] it’s all love [blue heart emoji] #everythinglit.”

The controversy began first began when Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow appeared at Trump’s rally in their hometown of the Bronx. Their participation and public endorsements of the former president sparked confusion and anger among fans. The debate highlights the ongoing tension between political beliefs and professional opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Since their appearance with Trump and number of celebrities have spoken out, including comedian D.L. Hughley, who theorized that the former president chose the pair of rappers because they’re the only people in America who have more indictments than he does. However, less than a week later, Trump was convicted on all 34 counts he was facing in New York in connection to the hush money trial involving adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

EXCLUSIVE: Diddy Secures Small Win In Ongoing Assault Lawsuit As Legal Issues Mount

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

Sean “Diddy” Combs secured a narrow win in an ongoing assault lawsuit as two of his business entities were dropped from the case.

The development surfaced after Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings and Combs Enterprises were dismissed from accusations brought by Joi Dickerson-Neal, who asserts that Diddy assaulted her in 1991.

A new stipulation mandated the withdrawal of these companies from the case.

Dickerson-Neal and the defense reached a mutual agreement, which resulted in the dismissal of Bad Boy Entertainment and Combs Enterprises with prejudice.

This move follows a partial motion to dismiss submitted by Diddy and his lawyers on April 26, 2024.

The motion argued that the implicated companies could not be liable because they didn’t exist at the time of the alleged assaults.

Dickerson-Neal presented an amended complaint erasing all charges against the business entities, which her lawyers and a judge signed off on earlier this week.

Now, only Diddy stands as the defendant. He must respond to the amended complaint by June 21, 2024.

Dickerson-Neal can file any opposition by July 19, 2024, with Diddy allotted until August 2, 2024, to provide any reply supporting his motion.

Despite the slight legal reprieve, the case remains active, and the complete outcome remains unresolved.

In the series of lawsuits against Diddy, this one from Dickerson-Neal alleges that he drugged and assaulted her in 1991, recording the incident without her consent while she was a Syracuse University student.

Diddy has vehemently denied all allegations.

Diddy’s’ attorneys have already argued that specific allegations—like sex trafficking and non-consensual filming—were brought under laws that were not in place at the time of the alleged incident.

Initially filed in November 2023, the lawsuit is just one of seven Diddy faces.

The allegations may result in criminal charges now that a grand jury is probing the Bad Boy mogul’s behavior.  

Rihanna Shares Cryptic Message On Social Media Amid Major Career Milestone

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Rihanna is flexing the power of her incredible discography upon reaching a new stage of dominance as a female artist.

On Friday (May 31), RiRi shared posts simultaneously on Instagram and Twitter (X) in celebration of the latest honor she received from the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA).

According to the latest round of certifications by the RIAA, four of Rihanna’s releases, including her Drake assisted anthem “Work,” received diamond status certifications as of May 31.

In total, Rihanna earned a jaw dropping 13 new certifications, all of which were either platinum or multi-platinum status.

In the post she shared on Instagram, Rihanna flexed her accomplishments for holding the most diamond certified singles, in addition to to the most diamond certified titles for a female artist with a cryptic caption in which she wrote, “Ain’t no back n forth.”

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While it’s unclear who exactly Rihanna was speaking of concerning her “back n forth” remark, several of RiRi’s peers flocked to the comment section of the post to show love. Joyner Lucas commented “legend” while vocalist H.E.R. added, “QUEEEEEEN RIRI FOREVA.”

In total, RiRi now has six diamond-certified singles. Rihanna’s “We Found Love” featuring Calvin Harris was her first single to cross the line in September 2021. Adding to her diamond certifications tally along with “Work” are her singles “Needed M,” “Umbrella” and “Stay.” Coincidentally, the certifications are also split evenly between RiRi’s former label Def Jam and her new imprint, Roc Nation.

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Obama’s Comments On Biden’s Hamas/Israel Ceasefire Proposal Sparks Controversy

By: Mike WinslowCategory: Uncategorized

Former President Barack Obama is under fire from his supporters following remarks on President Joe Biden’s proposed ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Critics argue Obama’s language reveals a bias and lack of empathy in the ongoing war, which has seen the death of over 36,000 Palestinians and 1,478 Israelis since the war began on October 7, 2023.

Yesterday, President Biden laid out a plan to reach a ceasefire in three phases:

Phase 1: a six-week truce is to be established with Israeli forces withdrawing from populated parts of Gaza. Hostage exchanges would begin, particularly involving women, the elderly, and the wounded.

Additionally, 600 trucks would deliver humanitarian aid daily while negotiations with U.S. and Qatari mediation continue.

Phase 2: plans for the release of all remaining hostages, including male soldiers, marking a full Israeli retreat from Gaza and transitioning the truce to a permanent ceasefire if initial talks are successful.

Phase 3: the remains of Israeli hostages would be returned, and efforts to rebuild homes, schools, and hospitals in Gaza will commence. Encouraging Hamas to accept the proposal, Biden stated, “It’s time for this war to end,” calling on Israeli leaders to support the plan despite potential political pressure.

“President Biden presented a comprehensive and fair plan to halt the fighting in Gaza,” Obama stated in a post on Instagram. “This plan secures Israel’s safety, facilitates the return of hostages taken on October 7, increases humanitarian aid to Gaza, and involves the international community in Gaza’s reconstruction.”

Obama acknowledged that “a ceasefire alone won’t ease the pain of Israelis whose loved ones were butchered or abducted by Hamas, or the Palestinians whose families have been shattered by the subsequent war.”

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He addressed the broader goals, saying it could “stop the ongoing bloodshed, help families reunite and allow a surge of humanitarian aid to help desperate, hungry people.”

Obama emphasized that the ceasefire “can lay the foundation for what will be a long and difficult road to a future where Israel is secure and at peace with its neighbors, and Palestinians have the security, freedom and self-determination they have sought for so long.”

Social media’s reaction to Obama’s statements was swift and critical, focusing on the former president’s choice of words.

One commenter wrote, “The word choice in this post is a case study in propaganda. Israelis’ ‘butchered’ but Palestinians’ ‘shattered’? They dropped American bombs on tents, Barry.”

Another user added, “You’ve gaslit the humanity of the Palestinian people. Please don’t do that. No group of people is above another. Yet saying this right now, I’m going to have to contradict my own words to say ‘the occupying murderers & the present groups dictating the massacre of the Palestinians are not equal to them in this moment.'”

Additional comments included, “This use of language to describe what is happening shows how you really feel,” and “it’s so weird how you say Israelis were butchered by Hamas but Palestinian families were only shattered by ‘the subsequent war.’ As if Palestinians haven’t also been butchered by Israelis. This is such a painfully obvious manipulation of language in support of the Israelis.”

Encouraging Hamas to accept the proposal, Biden stated, “It’s time for this war to end,” calling on Israeli leaders to support the plan despite potential political pressure.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Legal Team Labels Ex-Photographer Suing Her “A Scam Artist”

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Megan Thee Stallion has responded to the lawsuit filed by her former photographer earlier this year, accusing the cameraman of being a scam artist.

On Thursday (May 30), a report from Rolling Stone revealed Megan’s legal team is fiercely countering claims from her former personal cameraman, Emilio Garcia, who’s alleging mistreatment and underpayment.

According to the court filing, Megan’s lawyers, Mari Henderson and Alex Spiro, assert “there is no truth” to Garcia’s accusations of sexual harassment and labor code violations, adding that the allegations are “fabricated” and “outlandish.”

Garcia, who worked for Megan from 2018 to 2023, claimed in his lawsuit that Megan (legal name Megan Pete) failed to pay his overtime, made disparaging remarks about him and engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior in his presence. Specifically, he alleged that Megan engaged in sexual contact with a woman while traveling with him in a moving vehicle in June 2022 in Ibiza, Spain.

Garcia claimed the incident caused him embarrassment. In response to Garcia’s claims, Henderson and Spiro laid out a detailed complaint alleging that the photographer was nothing but a con man, who was terminated due to repeated attempts to scam Megan and her team.

“Plaintiff is a con artist who is manipulating the judicial system to act as his publicist and bullhorn in a desperate attempt to boost his failed singing career while trying to tear down the successful career of Megan thee Stallion,” Henderson and Spiro wrote.

Megan’s legal counsel also argued that Garcia frequently falsified invoices, overcharged for incomplete services and sought reimbursements for unspent money. His pattern of deceit led to his termination in June 2023.

Angered by his dismissal, Garcia filed what Megan’s lawyers describe as a “factually and legally frivolous complaint,” embellishing a routine wage dispute with sensationalist claims to generate media attention and damage Megan’s reputation.

Garcia’s lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, contends that his termination was retaliatory after he voiced concerns about wage and hour issues to Megan’s makeup artist and considered leaving due to her employing another cameraman.

“Megan just needs to pay our client what he’s due, own up to her behavior, and quit this sort of sexual harassment and fat-shaming conduct,” Garcia’s attorney, Ron Zambrano, a partner and Employment Litigation Chair at West Coast Employment Lawyers in Los Angeles, said. Zambrano insisted that Garcia should not have been exposed to such inappropriate behavior, labeling it illegal.

In a related move, Megan’s lawyers are seeking to transfer the case to federal court, citing Garcia’s incorrect identification as a California citizen and the misnaming of Roc Nation in the lawsuit. They also pointed out that Garcia’s contract specified New York as the venue for any legal disputes, further challenging the legitimacy of his claims.

“Plaintiff alleged in his complaint both that he was a citizen of California and that Roc Nation, Ms. Pete’s management company, somehow employed him. Both of these allegations are demonstrably false,” the filing stated.

Check out the report above for additional details on the case.

Eminem Fans Scoff At Claims He Used Megan Thee Stallion “Houdini” Line For “Clout”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Eminem’s new song, “Houdini,” arrived on Friday (May 31) and is still a trending Twitter (X) topic due to a line about Megan Thee Stallion’s traumatic 2020 shooting incident.

Slim Shady is being criticized for the lyrics in the first verse: “If I was to ask Megan Thee Stallion if she would collab with me, would I really have a shot at a feat?”

The word “feat” is used as a pun, doubling as a shorthand for “featuring” in musical guest appearances and a homophone for “feet.”

The reference touches a sensitive chord, as the 29-year-old endured a violent episode after a house party in the Hollywood Hills, when fellow rapper Tory Lanez shot her in the foot. Lanez was later convicted and sentenced to a decade in prison.

Fans swiftly took to social media, expressing widespread disappointment and anger at Eminem for what they perceived as trivializing violence against women.

One Twitter user posted, “F**k this guy! Men love to bring up traumatic moments in women’s lives for attention. Leave Megan alone.” Another commented, “Megan gets so many unprovoked jokes about her shooting, it’s disgusting and weird.”

The discontent was palpable across numerous tweets, with another fan questioning, “i raise the question again, what is so funny about a black woman getting shot in her foot,” adding, “why is it the butt of the joke every f**king rap song? i don’t get it.”

The sentiment echoes the collective dissatisfaction with the insensitivity shown toward Megan’s ordeal, summed up by one Twitter user who wrote, “A man, especially a white one, making light of a black woman’s trauma will never hit for me.”

But Eminem fans are firing back, laughing at the notion he used her name for “clout” when they say he’s infinitely more successful than she’ll ever be.

As one person said: “Eminem is the highest-selling rap artist in history and also has two albums that sold a million first week and his last album sold 279,000 first week. And Marcus Thee Stallion is only known for twerking and her fans are saying he is ‘clout chasing.'”

Eminem has yet to respond to the backlash to the song and video, which has already amassed more than 20 million views on YouTube. 

“Nepo Baby” North West Attacked By Trolls, “Simba” Roars Back

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Hip-Hop artist Kanye West, was encouraged by Jason Weaver, the original singing voice of Young Simba from the 1994 animated film “The Lion King,” following her performance at Disney’s live musical production.

The 10-year-old performed at the Hollywood Bowl for two performances, singing “I Just Can’t Wait to be King.”

Despite severe online trolling about her vocal talent and costume, North West found an ally in Weaver. Weaver shared a heartfelt message on social media and a backstage photo with North.

“What an honor it is to share the same stage with this young superstar in the making,” he wrote. “I’m so PROUD of you, North!! You’re doing such a PHENOMENAL job in this show!”

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Jason Weaver joined other cast members from the original movie for the 30th-anniversary special performance, including Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Bradley Gibson, and Billy Eichner.

Weaver took the opportunity to publicly back North, praising her professionalism.

“You’re a true professional,” Weaver emphasized. “I wish you nothing but the best as you continue your journey towards GREATNESS!!”

50 Cent Says He Wants To Slap Diddy Like The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mom

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

50 Cent once again blasted Sean “Diddy” Combs. This time, the G-Unit boss agreed with Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, about wanting to smack Diddy.

Numerous people have sued Diddy for alleged sexual misconduct and physical abuse. Additionally, surveillance video from 2016 showed the Bad Boy Entertainment founder assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel.

“I hope that I see Sean one day and the only thing I want to do is slap the daylights out of him — and you can quote me on that,” Voletta Wallace told Rolling Stone magazine.

Wallace also said, “Because I liked him. I didn’t want to believe all the awful things, but I’m so ashamed and embarrassed.” The Notorious B.I.G. signed to Diddy’s Bad Boy label before being murdered on March 9, 1997.

On Friday (May 31), 50 Cent uploaded a screenshot of an article covering Voletta Wallace’s comments about Diddy. The Get Rich or Die Tryin’ album creator agreed with the 71-year-old grandmother.

“LOL [grinning squinting face emoji]. I WANT TO SLAP THE S### OUT OF HIM TOO,” 50 Cent wrote about Diddy in a now-deleted tweet. Previously, the producer of television shows like Power and BMF offered public support to Cassie Ventura.

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Mike Tyson/Jake Paul Fight Postponed Over Health, Fans Erupt

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Mike Tyson’s much-anticipated match against Jake Paul has been postponed after the boxing legend suffered a medical scare aboard a May 26 flight from Miami to Los Angeles.

During the journey, Tyson experienced intense nausea and dizziness due to an ulcer flare-up about 30 minutes before the plane landed.

Paramedics met the flight upon arrival. Tyson’s representatives later confirmed he is “doing great” and on the road to recovery.

Following a follow-up consultation on May 29, medical professionals recommended Mike Tyson undertake minimal training to avoid further health risks.

The health incident has delayed Tyson’s face-off with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, which was originally set for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Mike Tyson has been advised to limit his training while he recuperates to ensure that athletes compete at peak performance levels.

The match will be rescheduled, with a new date expected to be announced next week.

Both fighters have agreed that postponing the match is the fairest path forward to guarantee they each have adequate preparation time.

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul supported the decision, acknowledging the importance of equal preparation time for such a high-stakes contest.

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“The health and well-being of athletes is our top priority,” shared a spokesperson for MVP, the promotion company. “Mike is expected to return to his full training schedule shortly and is eager to get back in the ring.”

Social media’s reaction to the fight’s delay was mixed: disappointment and concern, with many expressing hope for Tyson’s swift recovery.

MC Sha-Rock Day: Women In Hip-Hop Festival To Be Hosted By Roxanne Shanté On June 1

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: News

MC Sha-Rock, known internationally as the first female of Hip-Hop, has announced her sixth annual . The event will go down Saturday (June 1) from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gunhill Playground in The Bronx, New York.

Sha-Rock was a member of the Funky 4 + 1 and the sole female MC of the group. In 1981, they became the first Hip-Hop group to appear on national television after Blondie’s Debbie Harry invited the group to perform on “Saturday Night Live.” Sha-Rock is affectionately referred to as the “Mother of the Mic.”

The event is hosted by the another legend, Roxanne Shanté, and celebrates women in Hip-Hop. Of course the first female MC of Hip-Hop culture, MC Sha-Rock, will be in attendance. Rumor has it, numerous other pioneers and classic artists will be present.

Music will be provided by the Mighty Mighty Sasquatch.

The festivities continue on Sunday (June 2), with a Women’s Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Shaking Crab, located at 2179 White Plains Road.

Last year’s event featured City Councilman Andy King and Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, who announced that MC Sha-Rock Day will be officially celebrated across all of New York’s boroughs on the first Saturday of June each year.

EXCLUSIVE: Diddy Hires Lawyer Who Defended Russian “Spy” Implicated In 2016 Election Interference

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Diddy is facing at least eight civil lawsuits centering on various allegations of sexual and physical assault. One of them, filed by Joi Dickerson-Neal, is in its early stages. In court documents filed on Thursday (May 30) and viewed by AllHipHop, it was revealed the Bad Boy Entertainment mogul has hired Michael Tremonte of the law firm Sher Termonte LLC to handle the case.

Tremonte famously represented Rinat Akhmetshin, a notable figure in the Special Counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States Presidential election. Akhmetshin sued William Browder for defamation, alleging that Browder falsely accused him of being a Russian intelligence officer involved in subversive activities in the U.S.

Tremonte and Sher Tremonte LLP managed Akhmetshin’s defamation case. While the specifics of Tremonte’s role in the Special Counsel investigation aren’t publicly available, it’s confirmed that he successfully resolved the case with no charges filed against Akhmetshin, who was a significant target in the investigation.

Dickerson-Neal alleged Diddy drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991. She lodged a complaint in Manhattan Supreme Court in November 2023. Her action came just one day before the expiration date of the New York State Adult Survivors Act. She also claimed Diddy participated in “revenge p###” against her. The footage was allegedly shared with his associates in the music industry.

She contends that the circulation of the video has been detrimental her health, reputation and professional opportunities. Her legal action follows the bombshell lawsuit filed by Cassie Ventura that same month.

According to the Sher Tremonte LLP website, Tremonte’s practice encompasses complex commercial disputes, securities and class action litigation, banking litigation, antitrust issues, accountants’ liability and employment law. His white collar defense focuses on federal and state criminal and regulatory investigations, covering securities, insurance, and accounting fraud, antitrust violations, improper trading, market manipulation, tax fraud and money laundering.

He’s successfully represented clients in public and private corruption investigations, including bribery and kickbacks in federal procurement and mismanagement of healthcare funding and employment benefit programs.

Tha Dogg Pound Reunites Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic” Crew: Snoop Dogg, Lady Of Rage & RBX

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Daz Dillinger and Kurupt—collectively known as Tha Dogg Pound—returned with a new album called W.A.W.G. (We All We Got) on Friday (May 31).

The 14-track effort serves as the duo’s first Death Row Records album since their 1995 debut, Dogg Food. Snoop Dogg, meanwhile, contributes to roughly half of the songs on the album, making it a family affair. The final song, “Who Da Hardest?” features RBX, Snoop Dogg and The Lady of Rage, who contributed to Dr. Dre’s landmark debut, 1992’s The Chronic. 

Overall, the project stays true to each artist’s West Coast gangsta rap roots, complete with clear nods to Parliament-Funkadelic. Some songs are slow (“Grown Up,” “The Weekend”), while others are certifiable bangers (“Favorite Color Blue,” “House Party”).

W.A.W.G. marks a significant moment in Tha Dogg Pound’s career, considering it’s their first collaboration with Snoop Dogg since their 2005 reunion.

In April, Daz Dillinger and Kurupt joined forces and dropped their single “Smoke Up” with Snoop Dogg to initiate the album rollout. Much like “Finesse” and “Bangin U Up,” the album was released on Gala Music, in addition to other major streaming platforms.

Prior to Tha Dogg Pound’s latest release, Snoop Dogg worked with Gala Music in 2022 during Super Bowl LIV in an effort to integrate a Web3 experience with a unique and immersive entertainment experience.

The result was their collaboration with Death Row Records, which manifested in the release of Snoop’s album, Bacc on Death Row (B.O.D.R.) on Gala’s platform. In addition to the release of the album, B.O.D.R. was also issued in the form of 25,000 exclusive NFT stash boxes.

As for W.A.W.G., check out the album below.

Ice-T Mocks “Weirdo” Lenny Kravitz Over Nine-Year Celibacy Revelation

By: London JennnCategory: News

Ice-T cannot understand why Lenny Kravitz has been celibate for nine years, branding the sexless spell “weirdo s###.” 

The 60-year-old rock star recently revealed that he’s gone nearly a decade without a serious partner and is saving intimacy for the right woman after following in the footsteps of his promiscuous father.  

On Thursday (May 30), Ice-T took to social media to roast Kravitz for abstaining for so long. “9yrs without Sex? F that BS. Weirdo s###,” he wrote on X (Twitter) in a since-deleted tweet.  

However, Ice-T received pushback from his followers. “That’s wrong Ice! He’s not weird. That’s his own journey,” one person wrote, to which Ice replied, “F that Journey…. lol.” 

Ice-T, who’s been with his wife, Coco Austin, since 2021, issued a PSA to any of his followers willing to remain celibate like Lenny Kravitz. 

“Hey….. If you’re a Guy and you can voluntarily go 9yrs without sex… You’re following the wrong page,” he added. 

When a user asked, “Why judge him though?” saying, “there are many humans who can & do abstain for long periods for various reasons,” Ice-T doubled down with “s###’s Weird to me. I love to F###. A lot.” 

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Speaking to The Guardian, Lenny Kravitz revealed he was devastated at learning his father, NBC news producer Sy Kravitz, was cheating on his mother, star of The Jeffersons, Roxie Roker. 

His father told him he’d follow the same path, and Kravitz did after his marriage to actress Lisa Bonet broke down. “I didn’t want to be that guy,” he admitted and said he took “responsibility” and became disciplined.  

Kravitz described his current celibacy journey as “a spiritual thing.” While he would love a new relationship, he confessed, “I have become very set in my ways.”  

He also opened up about an experience he had at 13 years old with a much older woman.

“In today’s world, yes, that was abuse and assault,” he said. /”It was this chick who saw this young teenager and thought I was cute and I’m going to give him some. Any young boy would have taken that opportunity and enjoyed the hell out of it.”

Belly Pays Tribute To His Palestinian Roots With “96 Miles From Bethlehem” Charity Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Palestinian-Canadian rapper/singer Belly released his new body of work, 96 Miles From Bethlehem, on Thursday (May 30) via Universal Arabic Music.

96 Miles From Bethlehem serves as a tribute project for Palestine. Residents of the Gaza Strip in the Palestinian territories have been facing constant military bombardment from the Israeli government.

Belly’s fourth studio LP features Palestinian artists Elyanna, Saint Levant, Ibrahim Maalouf and MC Abdul. All 96 Miles From Bethlehem profits will go to organizations supporting various Palestinian relief efforts. 

The album’s title refers to Belly’s birthplace of Jenin, Palestine. That West Bank city is 96 miles from Bethlehem. His family later moved to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to escape poverty and violence.

An official music video for the 96 Miles From Bethlehem track “Patience vs. Patients” landed on YouTube on Tuesday (May 28). Belly also published an official lyric video for the entire 18-minute album.

Previously, Belly released three studio albums. For instance, See You Next Wednesday hit DSPs in August 2021 with features by The Weeknd, Nas, Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna and others.

His discography also has numerous mixtapes, including 2017’s Mumble Rap and 2023’s Mumble Rap 2. The sequel hosted features by Nav, Gucci Mane and Rick Ross.

G-Eazy Reacts To Fans Questioning If He Fell Off

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

G-Eazy scored Top 10 hits with 2015’s “Me, Myself & I” and 2017’s “No Limit” singles. However, the 35-year-old rapper has not returned to the Top 10 in the 2020s.

The Oakland, California native discussed the downturn in his career while appearing on the Steve-O’s Wild Ride! podcast. G-Eazy addressed some of the negative fan reactions to his commercial decline.

“We had a great run, three albums in a row went platinum,” G-Eazy told the longtime Jackass cast member. He also said, “Then my mom died. And COVID, my mom passing, I just finally was like, ‘I need to reset.’”

G-Eazy’s These Things Happen (2014), When It’s Dark Out (2015) and The Beautiful & Damned (2017) each reached platinum status. These Things Happen Too (2021) ended his one-million-units-sold album streak.

“I needed to finally give myself a break and take some pressure off of the cycle of releasing music. And that comes at a risk,” the RCA recording artist stated.

He continued, “Then I’m reading the comments… ‘Damn, he fell off.’ I should not have done this, don’t ever Google yourself. One of the top suggested [questions] was ‘Is G-Eazy still making music?’ I was just like, ‘F### y’all! F### y’all!’”

G-Eazy also revealed his next full-length body of work will be titled Freak Show. “Femme Fatale” featuring Coi Leray and Kaliii as well as “Lady Killers III” will appear on the forthcoming project.

Nicki Minaj’s Second Amsterdam Show Canceled Following Drug Possession Arrest

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Fans of Nicki Minaj in Amsterdam, the Netherlands will not see the America-based recording artist perform at her scheduled second tour stop in the city. Minaj’s June 2 show has been canceled.

Dutch promoter Mojo confirmed the cancelation on its website. The news comes after Amsterdam Police Department officials detained Nicki Minaj on May 25 for alleged possession of marijuana.

“Due to the events of last week, the Nicki Minaj show on Sunday, 2nd June at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam will no longer be taking place. Tickets will be refunded at the point of sale,” reads a statement on mojo.nl.

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The “Pink Friday 2 World Tour” hit Amsterdam on May 23. Minaj had to postpone her May 25 tour stop in Manchester, England following the arrest in the Netherlands which the rapper livestreamed on social media.

While Nicki Minaj faced difficulties during the European run, the “Everybody” performer recently announced additional dates for North America. The tour’s second leg will hit New York, Los Angeles and other locales.

Minaj has already made history with the “Pink Friday 2 World Tour.” The Queens, New York representative set a record for female rappers by grossing more than $67 million for the trek so far.

Minaj released the Pink Friday 2 studio LP on December 8, 2023. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the album as platinum in March 2024. The Pink Friday 2 single “FTCU” also achieved platinum certification.

USHER To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At 2024 BET Awards

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

USHER will continue to get his flowers at this year’s BET Awards on June 30. The R&B/pop legend will be the network’s latest Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

The BET Awards will present a special tribute performance to celebrate the icon’s legacy. Previously, BET named acts such as Whitney Houston, James Brown, Diana Ross, Prince, New Edition, Mary J. Blige and Busta Rhymes as Lifetime Achievement honorees.

“The relationship between BET and USHER spans decades, from his multiple appearances on 106 & Park, to most recently winning the Entertainer of the Year trophy at the 55th NAACP Image Awards,” Connie Orlando, BET EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, said.

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USHER earned nine No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Four albums by the 45-year-old singer topped the Billboard 200 album chart, including 2004’s Confessions.

The eight-time Grammy Award winner’s fourth studio LP spent nine weeks at No. 1. The Recording Industry Association of America also certified Confessions as 14x-platinum in February 2024. 

On February 9, 2024, USHER dropped his ninth studio album, Coming Home. That project arrived two days before the Dallas-born, Atlanta-bred entertainer headlined the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show.

“From his chart-topping hits, electrifying performances, and unforgettable vocals to his signature moves and sound, USHER continues to stand on culture, setting new standards for the music industry and Black Excellence,” Connie Orlando added.

Bia Trolls Cardi B With Offset Quotes Following “Wanna Be” Diss 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Bia is trolling Cardi B using Offset quotes after the NYC rapper dissed her on the remix of GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Wanna Be.” 

The bad blood has been brewing between the pair for some time, and Cardi even promised to “show ya something,” earlier this year after they traded subliminals. On Friday (May 31), she hopped on the “Wanna Be” remix with a message for the “Whole Lotta Money” hitmaker. 

“Guess I’m a teacher since you wanna sub me/She did what? Had no idea/Thought she was on the shelf, IKEA/Hope she talk like that when I see her/B#### please, don’t nobody wanna be ya,” Cardi B raps on the track. 

However, just hours after the song was released, Bia fired off some shots on X (Twitter), borrowing a line from Cardi B’s husband, Offset, on Gunna’s “Prada Dem.” “ION SEE THE CAP I GO RAY CHARLES BLIND,” she wrote, seemingly insinuating Cardi was lying.

Bia also appeared to quote a lyric from Offset’s “Clout,” which features Cardi B, although slightly fluffed the line. “BITCHS IS WACK. BITCHS IS TRASH,” she wrote. “I SHOULD HANG BITCHS RIGHT OVER MY KNEE, THE WAY I BE PUTTIN MY BELT TO THEY ASSSSSSSS.” 

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In a follow-up post, Bia added, “B#### you don’t want me in the booth I’m REALLY like that.”  Before signing off, she shared a viral clip featuring battle rapper Yoshi G implying Cardi B “crashed out.” 

Last year, Bia denied having any issues with Cardi B despite rumors her collab with Nicki Minaj caused a rift.  

“I didn’t switch up on anybody because I don’t know Cardi in real life,” Bia said. “I’ve never met Cardi, we’ve never had a conversation. Like, I don’t have no issues with her, it’s all love, but I don’t know her.” 

Nonetheless, they traded jabs earlier this year after fans accused Cardi B of biting Bia’s style. 

50 Cent Reacts To Donald Trump Guilty Verdict: “People Are Angry Out Here” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

50 Cent shared his reaction to MAGA supporters furiously venting after Donald Trump’s guilty verdict in his hush money trial. 

Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. He is the first U.S. president to ever be convicted of a crime. 

On Thursday evening, 50 Cent took to Instagram with a video of raging Donald Trump supporters protesting outside the courthouse following the guilty verdict.  

The crowd of MAGA-hat-wearing Trump supporters screamed profanities at the camera, claiming Trump is “not guilty” and complained justice was not served. One man predicted Trump would soar in the polls and declared, “It’s over for Biden, it’s over for the Democrats.” 

Another person wearing a “Gays for Trump” shirt insisted Trump was “railroaded” and he “committed no crimes,” before calling for people to “take to the streets” and block traffic.  

“Damn man people are angry out here FOR REAL,” 50 Cent captioned his post. 

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Donald Trump Vows To “Keep Fighting”

Meanwhile, Donald Trump, who faces possible jail time, told reporters he will “keep fighting” after leaving the courtroom. He proclaimed he was a “very innocent man” and said America had “gone to hell.” 

He also said, “This was a rigged disgraceful trial,” and seemingly branded presiding Judge Juan Merchan as “conflicted.” 

Despite his conviction, Donald Trump can still run for office and believes justice will be served at the ballot box. “The real verdict is going to be November 5 by the people,” he added.  

The Biden campaign said in a statement, “In New York today, we saw that no one is above the law.” Biden-Harris campaign Communications Director Michael Tyler wrote, “Donald Trump has always mistakenly believed he would never face consequences for breaking the law for his own personal gain.”  

Tyler added, “Today’s verdict does not change the fact that the American people face a simple reality. There is still only one way to keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office: at the ballot box. Convicted felon or not, Trump will be the Republican nominee for president.”