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YBN Nahmir Says He “Died & Came Back Alive” After Suffering Seizure

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

YBN Nahmir suffered a health scare, requiring a trip to the hospital. The rapper said he was recovering from a seizure in an Instagram Stories post on Thursday (May 9).

“I Just Really Had A Seizure TF,” he wrote.

Hours earlier, YBN Nahmir shared a picture of a hospital entrance with the caption “Pray 4 ya boy.” He complained about his medical trouble after disclosing the seizure.

“I been in this b#### all m############ day,” he said, filming himself in a hospital bed. “This s### is killing me. This s### is f###### killing me. What the f###?”

YBN Nahmir was apparently healthy enough to be released from the hospital as he posted footage of himself in a car hours later. Nahmir provided more details in a subsequent post, claiming he had to be revived on Thursday morning.

“Shoutout … everybody been checking in on me all day,” he wrote. “been over working myself doing shows bac 2 bac.. getting drunk everyday. deadass died & came back alive this morning. I genuinely give a f### about every single one of you! THANK YOU – FOE.”

YBN Nahmir admitted he had a drinking problem in the past. He told fans he was going to rehab “soon” in late 2023.

“Understanding your addiction & admitting to it is the 1st step,” he wrote. “Pray for me on this hard journey.”

The 24-year-old rapper previously discussed his alcoholism in 2022.

“I’ve been struggling with an alcoholic addiction,” he wrote. “I’ve changed so much due to it & not in the right ways. I’ve pushed so many of my love[d] ones away & the people I care about because of it. I’ve constantly tried to slow down / stop myself from drinking, but it’s not easy at all … I never knew addiction was this hard.”

YBN Nahmir achieved fame as a teenager. His breakthrough hit “Rubbin’ Off the Paint” was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Quavo & Lana Del Rey Dating Rumors Ramp Up After She’s Spotted Dancing At His Club

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: Rumors

Quavo and Lana Del Rey are allegedly an item—and probably have been for months. Rumor has it they started spending time together in January, but neither party has confirmed (or denied) they’re dating.

Speculation is running wild though after the singer was filmed recently at the Migos rapper’s V12 Restaurant & Sports Bar in Atlanta dancing to her own song “Summertime Sadness.” The video clip of Del Rey was promptly uploaded to Reddit on Thursday (May 9).

They were also filmed leaving V12 Restaurant & Sports bar together as fans shouted her name.

Sources atell AllHipHop Quavo is the one who gave Del Rey the $400,000 Jacob & Co Fleur de Jardin watch she was seen rocking at Coachella last month. While it hasn’t been confirmed, it’s certainly possible.

Chatter about the status of Lana Del Rey and Quavo’s relationship began after they appeared together at a pre-Grammy party at The Fleur Room in February. Paparazzi caught the two pulling up to the star-studded event very much looking like a couple out for a date.

When a paparazzo asked Quavo directly about the rumored romance, Quavo replied, “We’re having hits.” Del Rey, meanwhile, remained silent. The two were also seen strolling through the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, again sparking more dating rumors.

Del Rey poured oil on the fire with an Instagram post featuring Quavo himself, eliciting even more questions about their situation. Again, nothing has been corroborated by Quavo or Del Rey, but it certainly looks like they enjoy spending time together. Quavo was most recently linked to Saweetie, while Del Rey’s dating history includes James Franco and Axl Rose.

The NBA’s Influence On Music: How Basketball Drives Hip-Hop Culture

By: Staff WriterCategory: Uncategorized

In North America, basketball is more than just a sport: For many, it’s become part of their culture and a way of life. In rare instances, some of the world’s top players have emerged from the streets to the top of the sport, and they have become inspirational figures in doing so.

Unlike other sports, basketball can be played anywhere. All you need is a hoop and some ground, and that’s why so many different communities identify with the game, and its biggest league – the NBA.

Big Business

In turn, the National Basketball Association helps many industries to thrive. TV companies earn billions of dollars in subscriptions, while recent changes to sports betting laws see many operators introduce NBA lines across the regular and postseason.

The NBA has also been linked to the music industry for some time. All genres of music pay homage to the sport, but it’s more firmly entwined with hip-hop culture. There is a deep connection between the two, and it dates right back to the early days of this music scene.

A Shared History

The hip-hop scene started to emerge in New York in the late 1970s. At the start of the following decade, many of the most iconic early artists began to strike record deals, and the genre started to spread across the USA and beyond.

At the same time, the NBA began to welcome more African American players into its ranks. The league and the hip-hop music scene began to develop at the same time, with a more diverse community starting to switch on to top level basketball.

Over the next few years, both the NBA and hip-hop began to influence each other more heavily.

Fashion Conscious

Fashion is a major part of any youth culture and hip-hop was no exception. Artists appeared in photo shoots wearing NBA jerseys to define their allegiance with their favorite franchise. Over history, it’s rare for any music genre to attach to sports clothing, so these pictures were striking ones.

A more typical uniform for the devoted hip-hop fans involved baggy clothing and plenty of gold jewelry. In time, certain high-profile NBA players began to adopt this look, and one of the more notable fashion gurus was Allen Iverson.

A former shooting guard with four NBA franchises including the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets, Iverson appeared in eleven All-Star teams and was the league’s MVP in 2001. He was a star in the league, so when he adopted the hip-hop look, it helped the scene move more into the consciousness of basketball fans.

Allen Iverson led the way and many others followed to the extent where the fashion of hip-hop became something of an unofficial uniform in the NBA. 

Listen to the Music

The National Basketball Association also offered a platform for hip-hop music to be heard. In the modern day, we’re used to hearing high-octane tunes blaring out across the arena, but this wasn’t always the case. Early tunes reflected player favorites, with the Atlanta Falcons taking on Jeezy’s track “Put On” as their anthem. Walk out music became more widespread, but some NBA stars become more deeply involved with the hip-hop scene. Kobe Bryant released his own single before later contributing to Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name.”

The great Shaquille O’Neal also took up the challenge and went on to enjoy a prolific music career. His releases didn’t always make an impression on the charts, but Shaq has so far produced four studio albums and no fewer than 19 singles.

Returning the Compliment

To acknowledge the part the NBA stars have played to promote hip-hop, many artists pay respect with their lyrics. The most prolific musician in this respect is the rapper Drake, who has referenced Allen Iverson and Kyrie Irving amongst others.

Being mentioned in lyrics is now seen as a major badge of honor for today’s group of NBA players. Similarly, the hip-hop artists love to collaborate with the stars, and such partnerships are seen as significant endorsements for their acts.

Because of this mutual respect between athletes and players, we can expect to see more of this in the future. It’s one way to ensure that the link between the NBA and hip-hop never goes away.

We see the NBA celebrated in many areas of popular culture. The league, and basketball in general has been the subject of many movies and TV shows, while we’ve just seen how big an influence the sport has on music.

It’s a two-way street, with music also helping to raise the profile of the NBA and make it more accessible. Whether it’s through lyrics, an album cover, or another form of reference, the link between the NBA and hip-hop is a historic one, and it looks to be here to stay.

Tory Lanez Unsurprisingly Sides With Drake In Kendrick Lamar Beef

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Tory Lanez believed Drake won the battle against Kendrick Lamar. Joe Budden relayed Lanez’s opinion on the Joe Budden Podcast.

Budden said he received a jailhouse call from Lanez while out at a strip club. The rapper-turned-podcaster felt obligated to take the call, thinking it might be a serious conversation. As it turned out, Lanez simply wanted to talk about the Drake vs. Kendrick battle.

“I spoke to Tory Lanez … He picks Drake in the battle,” Budden said. “So now I’m in the strip club bathroom while he just telling me all the ways of why Drake won. But I don’t think he heard the Kendrick s###. But then the jail operator came on and he got flustered.”

Lanez aligning with Drake was hardly a surprise. The Canadians had issues in the past but settled their beef years ago. Earlier this year, Drake called for Lanez’s release from prison.

Drake faced backlash for supporting Lanez, who’s serving time in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Fans recalled how Drake previously made light of the shooting on his 2022 song “Circo Loco.”

“This b#### lie about getting shots, but she still a stallion,” Drake rapped.

“Circo Loco” appeared on Drake and 21 Savage’s album Her Loss. 21 Savage claimed Drake’s lyrics were not meant to mock Megan.

“I don’t feel like that was his intention,” 21 Savage said in an interview. “Remember when I said I was telling him to not hold back, people tried to twist that to make it seem like I was talking about that situation. That bar was more of, like, a joke bar than him trying to say something about her. But I don’t really like speaking on people’s situations because life be real.”

A California jury found Lanez guilty of three felonies in the 2020 shooting of Megan. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Young Thug Vibing To His Music In Court Amid Future & Gunna’s Brewing Beef Is Pretty Amazing

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Even as the second anniversary of Young Thug’s arrest looms, the incarcerated Atlanta rapper somehow remains in high spirits—and his latest court hearing is proof of that.

During testimony on May 7, just days after jurors heard 911 calls and saw footage from the scene of Lil Wayne’s 2015 tour bus shooting, the courtroom watched the video for Young Thug’s#### “Halftime.”

Thug and his lawyer Brian Steel watched the playback during the testimony, and apparently, the YSL head honcho couldn’t help but catch a vibe. Though their communication was nonverbal, you can clearly see Thug give Steel a tap on the shoulder and aside-eye smirk that’s obviously him nudging, without actually saying “Yo, peep how I nailed this flow right here.”

The pair couldn’t contain their smiles as Young Thug raps, “I done figured this s### out, if you think you gon’ bite on my swag, it’s a virus (Oh)/I don the swag and I pull up on b###### dressed in all white like Miley Cyrus (Yeah)/No, I’m not gay, I f### b###### on b######, I whip out, she suck on my private (Suck it).”

Since Young Thug’s May 2022 arrest, a great deal has changed between his frequent collaborators, especially within his inner circle. Since Gunna accepted an Alford plea and was released in December 2022, multiple rappers have publicly dissed him, including Future, who’s now releasing a mixtape the same day Gunna is relasing his new album.

Last month, Gunna announced his One of Wun album. Days before the album’s release, Future subliminally dissed Gunna on Twitter (X). Future crashed his fellow Atlanta artist’s spotlight with plans to drop a mixtape on the same day as One of Wun.

“F### yo album S### ain’t slappin like my MIXTAPE,” Future wrote. “MAY TENTH. MIXTAPE PLUTO.”

Gunna responded, “Turn this s### bac up Notch……! F## What These boys talkin bout.”

Despite the chaos going on around him, it’s good to see that Thug can still find a way to catch a wave to the bops he provided to the masses prior to his incarceration.

Check out the clip above.

Tyrese Sued By Ex-Wife After Accusing Her Of Fraud & More

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Tyrese’s ex-wife Norma Mitchell filed a defamation lawsuit against him in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday (May 7). According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE and TMZ, Mitchell sued the actor/singer over a series of Instagram posts from April 30 to May 7.

Last month, Tyrese shared a motion he filed in a family court with his Instagram followers. The Fast & Furious star accused his ex-wife of fraud, forgery and more in a dispute over their daughter’s tuition. Tyrese posted a Google Drive link to his court filing on social media.

“The days of me suffering in silence and living in fear are over….. 167 pages filed in the Los Angeles courthouse 111 Hill Street,” he wrote on Instagram in April. “No lies and no goofy s###…. Everything in these court docs has real receipts attached…. Sadly, when f### s### is done to MEN it doesn’t matter…. Blackmail, extortion, defamation, death threats, tax evasion forged signatures, falsified bank statements, domestic and international wire fraud.. Money laundering all the above spelled out…. I got nothing to lose but my peace and sanity…”

Mitchell claimed Tyrese defamed her and disclosed private information about their daughter. She said her ex-husband used social media “to publicly litigate the issue by slamming Mitchell with a cruel barrage of derogatory and defamatory posts, including false accusations she has committed blackmail, extortion, death threats, tax evasion, forgery, bank fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.”

Tyrese’s ex-wife sought a court order to force him to take down his defamatory posts. Mitchell said she was “mortified,” fearing what his fans may do to her since he has more than 20 million followers on Instagram.

The Google Drive link was still featured in Tyrese’s Instagram bio on Thursday (May 9). He continued to encourage fans to read it this week.

“Still living in fear of my ex [ Norma ] and what new vile s### she’s going to once again say or accuse me of in response to my 167 pages filed in the courts [ link in bio ],” he wrote in one post.

Tyrese said he was “in a dark place” in the same post. He asked anyone who “really” knows him to check on him if they can.

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NBA YoungBoy Granted Bond As Courts Wrangle Over His Custody

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A Utah judge set NBA YoungBoy’s bond at $100,000 at a hearing in his prescription drug fraud case on Thursday (May 9). His arraignment was scheduled for July 1, per WBRZ.

NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, was still in custody following the court appearance. Last month, a Louisiana judge ordered him to be detained by the feds until a bond revocation hearing in a separate gun case.

The 24-year-old rapper was arrested on multiple charges in April. Investigators accused NBA YoungBoy of illegally obtaining promethazine with codeine from Utah pharmacies.

NBA YoungBoy was charged with identity fraud, forgery and illegally obtaining or attempting to obtain prescription drugs. He allegedly pretended to be a doctor to prescribe promethazine to non-existent patients.

The Baton Rouge native was busted for prescription drug fraud while on house arrest in his federal gun case. The Cache County Sheriff’s Office caught him posing as an elderly woman named “Gwendolyn Cox” during its investigation. NBA YoungBoy’s accent exposed him in phone calls with authorities.

“During the conversation with ‘Gwendolyn’ it was very clear that a fake voice was being used,” a Cache County investigator explained. ‘Gwendolyn’ sounded as though she was a much younger male from the southern states … Kentrell Gaulden continued to attempt to further the prescription fraud by talking about the prescription and saying ‘she on the hospital bed,’ referring to the patient ‘Gwendolyn Cox’ from the previous day. Also of value to note, Kentrell Gaulden used the word ‘Axe’ instead of ask, this is similar to my conversation with ‘Gwendolyn’ the night before when ‘Gwendolyn’ used the same word. Based on my training and experience and having lived in the Southern United States, using the term ‘Axe’ in place of ask is a common southern dialect.”

NBA YoungBoy’s lawyers asked a judge to delay his federal gun trial following his drug arrest. The trial was scheduled to begin in July.

“The Joe Budden Podcast” References R. Kelly While Discussing Drake’s “The Heart Part 6”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Kendrick Lamar’s “meet the grahams” and “Not Like Us” heavily leaned on the speculation that Drake could be a sexual predator. The Joe Budden Podcast crew recently addressed those allegations while reviewing the Kendrick Lamar versus Drake battle.

After Lamar dropped the “meet the grahams” and “Not Like Us” diss tracks, Drake returned fire with “The Heart Part 6” song. However, a certain section on that record didn’t sit well with many listeners.

Drake attempted to rebuttal Kendrick Lamar accusing him of being a pedophile and sexual groomer with, “Just for clarity, I feel disgusted. I’m too respected/If I was f###### young girls, I promise I’d have been arrested.”

Joe Budden Questions Why No One Stopped Drake

Joe Budden and his podcast co-hosts zeroed in on “The Heart Part 6” during the “Fancy Feast” episode of the show. Parks, Ice, Ꭼmanny and Budden expressed disgust with Drake suggesting his fame would prevent him from prosecution.

“I don’t like that. Eww!” Emanny stated in response to Drake’s “The Heart Part 6” lyrics. “We’ve seen this story too many times,” Parks responded. “We have 1000 percent seen and heard that one line a million times,” Ice added.

“Somebody was supposed to run in that booth, grab that Canadian n#### by his neck or shirt and pull him somewhere safe,” Joe Budden said about Drake’s “I promise I’d have been arrested” bar. Budden also asked, “Where was Chubbs or anybody that loves him?”

Emanny and Joe Budden also sang the song from R. Kelly’s infamous live performance in Ethiopia, which many people saw as the R&B vocalist’s way of recruiting young girls back to America. Later, federal juries concocted Kelly of multiple federal sex crimes in New York and Illinois.

Drake Has A Questionable History With Teenage Girls In Hollywood

Rumors of Drake’s alleged problematic relationship with teenage girls date back several years. For example, then-14-year-old Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown admitted in a 2018 interview that Drake would send her “I miss you” texts and they often talked about her dating boys.

In addition, there have been other questionable interactions between Drake and young women like singer Billie Eilish and model Bella Harris. The OVO Sound founder has denied being a groomer or sexual abuser nor does he face any criminal charges at this time.

Drake Posts Cryptic Video About Death After Fallout From Kendrick Lamar Beef

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

The world continues to discuss the epic rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Following the three-month heavyweight fight, most of the public chose Lamar as the winner after he dropped “Not Like Us” on Saturday (May 4).

Although returned with “The Heart Part 6” the following day, he’s been relatively quiet after it failed to halt the momentum of “Not Like Us.” However, Drizzy did share a cryptic video on his Instagram Story on Thursday morning (May 9).

The Canadian superstar uploaded a clip from Netflix’s A Man in Full miniseries. Based on Tom Wolfe’s novel of the same name, that six-episode program stars Jeff Daniels, Diane Lane, Aml Ameen, Chanté Adams and Lucy Liu.

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Drake’s IG post features a voice-over saying, “I don’t mean this as criticism. Maybe I do. But when you die, will people notice? When I go, there are gonna be a lot of memories of me by a lot of people, many who hate me. Even so, a person needs to live with vigor. Otherwise, what’s the point?”

The Drake versus Kendrick Lamar feud reached a tipping point in March, when Lamar called out the OVO leader on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That” collaboration. Both rappers put out several other diss tracks, including Drizzy’s “Family Matters” and K. Dot’s “meet the grahams.”

There’ve been two different incidents to take place at Drake’s Toronto home over the past few days. A gunman shot one of his security guards during an apparent drive-by shooting on Tuesday (May 7). Then, police returned to the residence (known as The Embassy) the next day after an intruder attempted to enter the mansion.

Kai Cenat Won’t Face Criminal Charges For NYC Riot

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Kai Cenat will not be prosecuted for the highly publicized Union Square riot on August 4, 2023. The influential streamer faced inciting a riot and promoting unlawful assembly charges.

NBC New York reports the Manhattan district attorney’s office agreed to Kai Cenat paying $55,000 in restitution. He also had to make a public apology. The 22-year-old internet personality posted a statement on Snapchat.

“I apologize for the disruption and damage to the community, the park, the vehicles, and the storefronts in the area,” Cenat wrote. “I apologize to the first responders who had to endure the backlash of this irresponsible promotion and work to restore calm.”

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The mayhem in Union Square, Manhattan began after Kai Cenat promoted a PlayStation giveaway at the location. According to the New York City Police Department, thousands of teenagers showed up at the historic NYC intersection.

“You had people walking around with shovels, axes, and other tools from the construction [site],” NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey stated. “Individuals were also lighting fireworks, throwing them towards the police, they were throwing them towards each other.”

Previously, Kai Cenat expressed disappointment in his fans’ behavior while addressing his viewers during a livestream. The former State University of New York at Morrisville student repeated that frustration in his Snapchat apology.

“The actions of some of the people that attended were unacceptable. At no time is it ok to act out physically in situations like this or to destroy property or try to harm people,” the two-time Streamer Of The Year winner wrote.

Windowsen Fashion Designer Thanks Cardi B Following Met Gala Backlash

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Cardi B received positive and negative headlines for her appearance at the 2024 Met Gala. The Bronx-bred rapper made numerous “Best Dressed” lists but she also faced criticism for her comments during a red carpet interview.

While speaking with a Vogue correspondent, Cardi B said, “I feel amazing. It’s this amazing designer. They’re Asian.” Many social media users, including a former Vogue managing director, slammed the “Enough (Miami)” performer for not mentioning the designer of her dress by name.

Cardi responded to the backlash in a video posted to social media. She also posted a statement on her Instagram Story that read, “I have to give a thank you to @windowsen. I chose you because of your amazing talent and you came through really making this Met Gala a night to remember @sensenlii.”

Windowsen and the company’s founder, Sensen Lii, responded to Cardi B’s Instagram Story. Sensen Lii thanked the Invasion of Privacy album creator. The Windowsen Instagram account also showed appreciation for the 31-year-old entertainer.

Vogue filmed Cardi B as she prepared to attend the 2024 Met Gala event. The 7-minute YouTube video includes the former Love & Hip Hop: New York cast member talking about fashion, cosmetic surgery, and other topics.

Kendrick Lamar Got Dissed By Drake In Unaired 2014 Interview, According To Marcellus Wiley

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Toronto’s Drake versus Compton’s Kendrick Lamar will likely go down as one of the greatest Hip-Hop battles. Many fans still wonder how the beef got heated to the point of multiple diss songs.

Back in 2016, NFL player-turned-sportscaster Marcellus Wiley spoke about an unaired conversation on ESPN’s SportsNation involving a famous rapper. Wiley said the 2014 interview never aired because the star had the segment blocked.

Marcellus Wiley recently addressed that moment with Drake on his Hydration Situation podcast. The 39-year-old Compton native revealed Drake dissed Kendrick Lamar on SportsNation. The Canadian rhymer allegedly later intimidated the network to bury what he said.

“Drake came on the show and he felt a certain type of way about Kendrick. To me, it sounded like either jealousy or he wanted to really pat him on his head like, ‘Dog, that’s cute what you’re doing but you ain’t me,’” Marcellus Wiley stated.  

Wiley contacted Kendrick Lamar’s then-label, Top Dawg Entertainment, to tell them about Drake’s comments. The ex-Buffalo Bills player also said, “What y’all are seeing right now – the intensity, the volume, the frequency, why Kendrick stay ready, he ain’t gotta get ready, because in 2014, he already knew where this was headed.”

After over a decade of throwing subliminal shots at each other, Kendrick Lamar took a direct shot at Drake on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That” single. Drake then fired back with “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle.”

From there, Kendrick Lamar released “Euphoria” and “6:16 in LA.” Drake came back with “Family Matters.” For many observers, Lamar took the victory with “Meet the Grahams” and “Not Like Us.”

Drake’s “The Heart Part 6” did not have the same impact as the other records, leading to a large part of the general public viewing the song as an admission of defeat.

Kendrick Lamar also has the sales numbers success to plant his flag as the victor. According to Billboard, the streams for Lamar’s back catalog climbed 49% while Drake’s dropped 5%.

Gucci Mane Questioned About Why His 1017 Artists Keep Going To Jail 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Gucci Mane is opening up about the so-called “curse” involving artists signed to his 1017 Global Music label who keep winding up in jail or worse. 

The “TakeDat” hitmaker appeared on the first episode of his wife’s podcast All Things Keyshia Ka’oir. However, despite interviewing her spouse, Ka’oir dived right in with the tough questions.

“So, the streets want to know why all your 1017 artists keep going to jail,” she began, leaving Gucci Mane a little flustered. 

“Oh wow. So that’s how we gone’ start?” he replied before explaining that he relates to his signees.  

“I was one of those type of artists, I was always going back and forth to jail,” he said. “I try to help those artists that I feel I see a lot of myself in.” 

The Atlanta-based rapper continued, adding that he tries to support his artists “through their little bumps or whatever they’re going through,” while behind bars. “But I feel like if I’m not helping them, who else gone’ help them? Nobody says that part of the story,” he said. 

1017 Artist’s Run-Ins With The Law

Gucci Mane’s artists have been plagued with legal problems throughout the years. Pooh Shiesty and Foogiano are both serving five years in prison. The former was for a firearm conspiracy case, while the latter was jailed after removing his ankle monitor and going on the run while on bond for a firearm possession charge. 

Hoodrich Pablo Juan is also serving five years for a RICO case, Ralo eight years for being a marijuana kingpin, and Yung Mal is behind bars for murder. 

In addition, Hotboy Wes was arrested on a robbery charge in 2022. Mac Critter was arrested the following year on first-degree murder charges. 

Tragically, Gucci Mane’s artist, Big Scarr, died from a drug overdose in December 2022 at just 22 years old. 

J. Cole Relaxes On Beach As Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef Goes Dormant

By: London JennnCategory: News

J. Cole appears to be living true to his word after backing out of rap’s “big three” battle, leaving Drake and Kendrick Lamar to duke it out. 

The Dreamville Records founder infamously walked back his K. Dot diss, “7 Minute Drill,” and removed the track from DSPs after apologizing to Lamar. He claimed the feud gave him sleepless nights and said it didn’t “sit right with my spirit.”  Many believe he did the right thing as the lyrical warfare swiftly went nuclear.  

Cole has kept a relatively low profile and remained tight-lipped about the ongoing drama and salacious accusations. Fans joked that Cole was living his best life amid the escalating tension, and it appears they were right. 

On Wednesday (May 8), a fan was taking a stroll along the beach when she came across Cole. She recalled the random encounter in a TikTok video, including a selfie with the rapper. 

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A commenter asked if she probed Cole about the ongoing Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle. “Yes,” she replied. “He said he doesn’t even like beef period . He’s really just chillin.” 

J. Cole’s K. Dot apology sent shockwaves through the rap community, with some declaring it a sign that Hip-Hop is dead.  

Last week, battle-tested rapper The Game accused J. Cole of weakening the spirit of rap beef. 

“Hip hop/Rap or whatever yall calling it these days was already watered down,” he wrote on his Instagram Story. “Then Cole apologized and turned this s### into Kool-Aid wit no sugar.”  

Meek Mill Praises Drake & Kendrick Lamar In Confusing Twitter Rant 

By: London JennnCategory: News

While Meek Mill is no stranger to lyrical warfare, having famously beefed with Drake among others, he has said very little about the ongoing battle between his former nemesis and Kendrick Lamar.  

However, on Wednesday (May 8), Meek decided to weigh in with his two cents in a highly confusing social media rant. He began by claiming he wouldn’t mention Drake before reeling off his own accolades.  

He posted a throwback clip of DJ Drama comparing Meek and Drake during a 2023 episode of The Jay Hill Podcast. Drama, who had tension with Meek over the years, disagreed with Hill that the Philly rapper is the Jay-X of the younger generation.  

While Drama conceded that Meek “is more connected to the streets,” he claimed Drake was the new Jay-Z. “The way Drake touches culture is that way Hov touched culture,” he added.  

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Sharing the clip, Meek Mill wrote, “I give yall my honest without speaking on drake,” before detailing his cultural impact.  

“I really changed like 4 laws that really help stop the cycle of probation for the average person coming up in our culture! Through Mike Rubin and Kevin hart I’ve donated and help bring millions to the city of Philadelphia! We have real job fairs with reform!” he added. 

In another post on X (formerly Twitter), Meek Mill refused to allow his contributions to be downplayed.  “I been in all the jungles lifting communities up for years,” he continued. “And my rap skills are incredible! Like really really good.” 

Meek Mill Addresses Drake and Kendrick Lamar

Meek Mill then returned to Drake and Kendrick Lamar, despite previously insisting he wouldn’t speak on the OVO honcho. “They boy and Kendrick have their own lanes and qualities they great at also!” he declared. 

Meanwhile, Meek also explained that he’s had no PR officer for a while, which goes a long way to explaining some of his recent social media antics.

Cardi B Shades Former Vogue Director In Response To Backlash Over Met Gala Blunder

By: London JennnCategory: News

While Cardi B’s show-stopping gown made headlines following the 2024 Met Gala earlier this week, she’s facing backlash over a comment about the designer of her avant-garde black gothic fantasy dress. 

During a red carpet interview with Vogue, Emma Chamberlain asked Cardi B who created her jaw-dropping gown. However, she forgot the name of Windowsen founder and designer Sensen Lii, saying instead, “They’re Asian and everything.” 

Clips of the faux-paus went viral, with social media users criticizing the “Like What” hitmaker over the blunder.  

“I like you and all but knowing a designer’s name is literally the only thing you need to know at an event like the Met Gala. Come tf on. That’s just disrespectful and unprofessional. Brain farts happen but that’s your one job that night tbh,” one fan wrote.  

Another added, “cardi b not remembering the designer who spent 3 months making her met gala dress and just referring to him as “asian” is just sad and disrespectful.” 

Vogue‘s former managing director Gilbert Cheah also condemned Cardi B in an Instagram comment. “The gown took two months to make,” Cheah said. He also said that the rapper “should have at least remembered his name and not just that he’s ‘Asian’.” 

On Wednesday (May 8), Cardi B responded to Cheah and other critics in an Instagram video. After explaining that she forgot how to pronounce Sensen Lii’s name, Cardi threw some shade at the former Vogue director.  

“I knew the designer was Asian, but I wasn’t sure what nationality the designer was,” Cardi B stated. “I feel like the designer and my stylist worked really hard for this theme, so for you to be kind of shady because she feel offended or whatever, it just proves why you’re the former director. You’re trying to offend me but you’re actually offending the people behind-the-scenes.” 

Tallant Don: Writing His Story Through Music

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Tallant Don, a rising hip-hop artist hailing from Canada, has been carving his path in the music industry for the past 5-6 years. His journey began at the tender age of 12-13 when he wrote his first song, “All Day Long,” crafting lyrics on a beat he created using an old keyboard. Recording his vocals on a tape recorder, Tallant found solace and passion in the art of music.

His inspiration stems from his family and faith, as well as from the everyday experiences of life’s journey. Describing his music as a unique blend, Tallant combines elements of hip-hop and rap to create his distinct style.

Collaboration plays a significant role in Tallant’s musical process. Notable features include tracks like “WAY OUT” with Dave Mac and “JUST WANT TO” featuring Lady Sakti, a backup singer from Argentina. However, his dream collaboration would be with the legendary Outkast.

Tallant’s fan base spans across the globe, with particularly strong support from women and audiences in Australia, the USA, Canada, Europe, Africa, Brazil, and Argentina.

When asked about his goals, Tallant expressed openness to record deals, provided they align with his artistic vision. His upcoming EP, set to release this summer, promises to showcase his growth and talent.

Tallant’s influences are as diverse as his music, ranging from DMX to Linkin Park, Tupac to Pink Floyd. This eclectic taste is reflected in his artistry, creating a fusion that resonates with listeners from various backgrounds.

Looking towards the future, Tallant envisions himself performing in iconic venues across the globe, from Montreal to New York. While he’s performed for crowds of 100 to 150 people, Tallant’s aspirations for larger audiences are evident.

With production largely handled by himself, Tallant takes pride in crafting his sound, though he’s open to collaboration. As for where he sees himself in 5 years, Tallant’s vision is as vast as his potential, with plans to continue making music that speaks to the soul.

Follow Tallant Don’s journey on Spotify and YouTube, and connect with him on Instagram.

Kid Cudi Can’t Even Be Proud Of Himself Thanks To Drake & Lil Yachty Fans

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

If you ask any random Drake or Lil Yachty fan, they’ll probably tell you that Kid Cudi is either just really proud of himself or feeling a tad bit petty at the moment.

But Kid Cudi himself will tell you it’s neither, because he’s truly that passionate when it comes to honing his craft as a Hip-Hop artist. If you’re slightly confused at this point, let me back up and set the stage.

Earlier this week on Twitter (X), a fan speculating about possible features on Kid Cudi and Jaden Smith’s rumored collaborative project discovered, and promptly shared, the fact that Yachty was credited as a producer on the Cleveland rapper’s recent INSANO (NITRO MEGA) Deluxe album track “SUPERBOY.”

“Didn’t know Yachty produced Superboy, I saw he had writer’s credit also… You might be on to something bro,” the Twitter (X) user wrote in the tweet.

While it seems as though the fan was purely excited that there could be a chance the pair could be collaborating more closely, Kid Cudi seemed to denounce the idea altogether.

In response to the fan, Kid Cudi wrote, “No one writes my lyrics EVER. Every song U have ever heard from me, I wrote. The credits on songs can be confusing when u see all those names, and its usually producers of the song or sample.”

He then doubled down in another tweet, writing, “Its a really powerful feeling knowing I wrote the lyrics on all 12 of my albums.”

At that point, a fan pointed out that Kid Cudi clearly has to be taking a shot at Drake, considering he’s been getting dragged for having writing credits on the diss records he’s released amid his beef with Kendrick Lamar. However, the “Man On The Moon” himself stood on business and confirmed that it has nothing to do with Drizzy and everything to do with getting the respect he deserves for his pen game.

“Man me speakin my truth is not me dissing anyone,” he tweeted. “Its my truth. Its a fact. This came up cuz someone was talkin like yachty wrote my verse on superboy. Just wanted to address it and make it 100% clear.”

It’s certainly believable that Kid Cudi takes pride in the potency of his lyricism as an artist, considering he’s one of the most unique, multi-genre-spanning songwriters the rap and music industry at-large has ever seen. However, in 2022 he did make it clear that just because Kanye West had reconciled with Drake, didn’t mean that he was going to be buddy-buddy with him as a result. But, it’s also worth noting he mentioned he and Drake were good and even tweeted a remark confirming their beef had come to an end in 2021.

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Shaq Responds To Ex-Wife Shaunie Henderson’s New Memoir Confession

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

With the second round of the NBA Playoffs in full swing, seasoned primetime league commentator and NBA Champion Shaquille O’Neal appears to be living out a scene from the 2000s film Love & Basketball.

On Tuesday (May 7), an excerpt from his ex-wife Shaunie Henderson’s new memoir Undefeated: Changing the Rules and Winning On My Own Terms, began circulating online. In it, she confesses that she wasn’t necessarily in love with Shaq during their nine-year union. Instead, it appears as though Shaunie was drawn to the lifestyle and their family, rather than their commitment to each other as husband and wife.

“Looking back, I don’t know that I was ever really in love with the man, but I was in love with the idea of being married to the man I had a family with,” Shaunie wrote in the memoir. “I was in love with the idea of building a life together. I truly did enjoy spending time with him. [NBA] road trips allowed me to be with my husband and experience the NBA life for a little while.”

Again, even though Shaq is currently tied up in his post hosting for NBA On TNT as the Playoffs continue, he appears to have come across Shaunie’s statements from the memoir and subsequently issued a statement on Instagram.

“I understand…” Shaq wrote in a reel he shared. “I wouldn’t have been in love with me either. Wishing you all the best… All love Shaq [Heart emoji].”

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A number of prominent Hip-Hop artists, including DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia and Rick Ross, hopped in the comment section of the post to show Shaq some love. Additionally, Shaunie and Shaq’s son, Shareef O’Neal, also voiced his opinion in the comments of the post, where he wrote, “Literally the most lovable and likable person on the planet!”

In another excerpt from the memoir, Shaunie does appear to sympathize with Shaq, remarking on how difficult it must’ve been for him to navigate life as a husband and father while also being one of the biggest names in professional sports.

“He was trying to be a world-famous, thirty-something multimillionaire with thousands of women throwing themselves at him, and people in general begging just to be in his presence, while being a husband and a father simultaneously,” she added. “How could anyone possibly know how to do that?”

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50 Cent Bashes New York Governor For Remarks About Black Kids & Computers

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

New York Governor Kathy Hochul faced backlash for claiming Black kids in the Bronx don’t know what a computer is. 50 Cent added to the criticism of Hochul in an Instagram post on Wednesday (May 8).

“I don’t know any Black kids that don’t know what a computer is in the Bronx,” 50 Cent wrote. “WTF They know how to work a iPad better than me.”

Hochul made her controversial comments at the Milken Institute Global Conference in California on Monday (May 6). The governor was touting the potential impact of New York’s Empire AI Consortium at the event.

“We have young Black kids growing up in the Bronx who don’t even know what the word computer is,” she said.

Hochul apologized in a statement released later that day.

“While discussing my commitment to expanding economic opportunity for communities of color, I misspoke and I regret it,” Hochul said. “Of course Black children in the Bronx know what computers are — the problem is that they too often lack access to the technology needed to get on track to high-paying jobs in emerging industries like AI.”

50 Cent previously called out Hochul over a $2.4 billion proposal to deal with migrant issues in New York. He initially targeted New York Mayor Eric Adams before speaking with the mayor.

“I talk[ed] to @nycmayor Eric Adams he broke down why this pilot program was put in place,” 50 Cent wrote in February. “He appeared to be on point, and on top of things. Now I want to talk to @govkathyhochul about the laws preventing him from doing things to make the situation better in New York. and where the proposed 2.4 billion she’s planning on spending on migrants is coming from…NOT MY TAXES!”

50 Cent’s latest Instagram jab at Hochul occurred after he sued his ex-girlfriend Daphne Joy for defamation. The G-Unit rapper said Joy falsely accused him of rape and abuse in a social media post.

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