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Did B.G. Really Compare Himself To Denzel Washington? The Hot Boy Explains His Return

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Exclusives
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B.G. is back. And his return is being felt all over the globe, from the streets to the internet. In this candid conversation, the New Orleans native opens up about his return to society following an extended incarceration.

Nearly 13 years in jail has the Baby Gangsta offering an illuminating perspective on a music industry transformed. Seismic digital shifts, social media and more have fundamentally changed B.G. and yet, he remains fundamentally the same.

Throughout his imprisonment, B.G. kept his pen sharp, refining his craft behind bars. His ability to fight back is intact too. He’s the new poster child for the First Amendment.

His lyrics have been scrutinized and the authorities are forcing him to be the role model he never wanted to be. In fact, he compares himself to Denzel Washington in “Training Day.” Witness the growth of a Hip-Hop game changer.

Also check for all the new projects and collaborations B.G has on the slate. B.G. re-imagines positive change and clean living, despite those that wish to impose their value systems. Chris Dorsey isn’t the one. Read on or watch the interview below.

Chuck Creekmur (AllHipHop): BG, it’s great to see you out here again. What’s life been like since you got back?

B.G.: It’s been beautiful, man, just adjusting and sliding back into society. Rebuilding my career, hustling, and doing what I love. It’s been a process, especially adapting to how drastically things changed while I was gone.

AllHipHop: What was the biggest shock when you first came out?

B.G.: Social media. When I went away, we still had CDs. Coming out to a digital world, learning about streaming—it’s wild. Social media’s definitely a gift and a curse.

AllHipHop: Do social media comments bother you?

B.G.: Early on, I learned not to even look. People hide behind dummy pages to say whatever. It can mess with your mental if you’re not strong. I’m comfortable in my skin, don’t need validation from the comments.

AllHipHop: How was reconnecting with your family after 12 and a half years?

B.G.: Man, it’s been amazing but emotional. When I left, my kids were babies; now they’re grown—my son’s in college, my daughter’s graduating. You can’t get the lost time back, but we’re creating new memories.

AllHipHop: Did you write a lot in prison?

B.G.: Initially, I didn’t. I was bitter, felt over-sentenced. But I started writing again, initially too focused on my jail experience. Eventually, I shifted my mindset to writing as if I was already free, envisioning my future. That’s when it really clicked.

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AllHipHop: Tory Lanez dropped music from jail and got praised for it. Did you consider doing that?

B.G.: If I was releasing from inside, I definitely would’ve. But I didn’t want to come out and only rap about jail. People quickly pigeonhole you. Balance is key.

AllHipHop: There’s controversy around your lyrics needing to be reviewed. What’s going on there?

B.G.: They tried controlling my content, wanted me to rap like Will Smith or a gospel rapper. I won part of the fight, but I still have to submit lyrics to my PO, who shares them with prosecutors. They claim I’m glorifying violence, but it’s just entertainment. I’m not glorifying crime; I’m depicting reality.

AllHipHop: Why do you think they’re coming at you so hard?

B.G.: Honestly, because I didn’t cooperate. I wouldn’t snitch. They had me under pressure trying to flip on people, but I stayed solid. Now I’m back, successful, and vocal—that irritates them.

AllHipHop: You compared yourself to Denzel Washington, which raised some eyebrows. What’s your take on that?

B.G.: Nah, that wasn’t literal. I meant just because Arnold Schwarzenegger played the Terminator doesn’t mean he supports killing, right? Just like Denzel playing a crooked cop in “Training Day” doesn’t mean he supports crooked cops. I’m Christopher Dorsey playing BG—it’s entertainment. I could’ve used other examples, like Robert De Niro playing a mob boss without being in the mob. People took it literally, suggesting I’m active in the streets. To be clear, the old BG definitely wasn’t an angel. I did things that could’ve got me locked up. But the new BG? Completely different—I’m staying out of trouble and off the streets entirely.

AllHipHop: Speaking of music, tell us about the new album.

B.G.: The album’s called Freedom of Speech. It’s my truth, featuring Juvenile, Boosie, Birdman, E-40, Fredo Bang, and more. Picking tracks was tough because of surveillance by the authorities, but it’s authentic. I got major projects lined up, including albums with Mike Will Made-It, Boosie, and Birdman.

AllHipHop: What’s the status with Lil Wayne? Rumors of tension?

B.G.: Wayne’s my brother. Yeah, we’ve had disagreements, I spoke out when I was in my feelings, but we cleared it up directly. We’re solid.

AllHipHop: What’s your take on current Hip-Hop?

B.G.: My only issue is the lack of originality. Too many artists sound identical. I believe in authenticity and setting trends, not following them.

AllHipHop: You coined “Bling Bling,” now in the dictionary. How’s that feel?

B.G.: It’s an honor. We created a timeless term in Hip-Hop culture. Cash Money, the Hot Boys—that’s forever embedded in this culture.

AllHipHop: Is a Hot Boys movie coming?

B.G.: Absolutely. It’s definitely in the works. The story needs to be told.

AllHipHop: Thanks for your time, BG.

B.G.: No, thank you, man. Looking forward to doing this in person next time.

Los Angeles’ Hometown Hero Kendrick Lamar Scouted For 2028 Olympics

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Kendrick Lamar could be tapped to participate in the festivities surrounding the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

On Thursday (March 20), a report from ESPN revealed Kendrick Lamar could be making a major appearance at the 2028 Summer Olympics during the opening ceremony. Kendrick is expected to play a key role during the ceremony on July 14, where he’s will likely be joining a line-up of super star artists and performers.

According to organizers of the games, the focus is turning the Olympics into a symbol of resilience and rebirth as the recovery efforts continue following the devastating wildfires that swept through earlier this year. Organizing committee chairman Casey Wasserman spoke about the importance of using the Games to inspire a new chapter for Los Angeles.

“The rebirth, the rebuild, maybe reimagining L.A. 2.0 – and the Olympics as a catalyst for all those things – we think is really part of our ethos,” he said. Wasserman, who also represents Kendrick Lamar through his international talent agency, hinted that the rapper’s involvement was all but confirmed.

“He is truly an L.A. icon, so I think it would be a pretty fair bet that Kendrick [Lamar] will be involved in the Olympics in Los Angeles in some way,” he said.

Wasserman also expressed optimism for the Games, ensuring that athletes, officials and fans would be welcomed and safe.

“We got very lucky from an Olympics perspective,” he said, emphasizing that the true priority remains helping residents get back to their homes and lives. “What’s important is helping people get back settled.”

Lamar’s anticipated appearance adds a distinct cultural touch to the opening ceremony, following his unforgettable performance at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. Additionally, the announcement of Kendrick Lamar’s participation in the 2028 Olympics comes after his music played a pivotal role in the 2024 Paris Olympics. His track “Not Like Us” Drake diss track quickly became a viral sensation, not just for its sharp lyrics but for the reactions it sparked. The song gained unexpected attention when footage emerged of U.S. basketball stars, including Steph Curry and LeBron James, discussing their feelings about the track during a pre-game warm-up.

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Curry, famously indifferent to the song’s overplay, jokingly remarked, “It’s not the only song in America,” while LeBron appeared ready to hear something else. Their comments ignited a broader debate about the song’s cultural relevance and whether it had overstayed its welcome. Music producer Jermaine Dupri weighed in, offering a perspective that aligned with the ongoing discussion about the impact of music in today’s industry.

Dupri argued that “Not Like Us” had made an undeniable impact on the culture, a level of influence that few current rappers seem to have reached.

“The reason why it’s no male stars in Hip-Hop anymore that have the impact that LL COOL J has and had, is because the goal in Hip-Hop used to be impact,” Dupri explained.

Biggie’s Music Catalog Acquired By Primary Wave For Rumored $200M

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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In the wake of the funeral of his mother Voletta Wallace, a deal has been made forging a partnership between the late Biggie Smalls’ estate and Primary wave.

According to Billboard, Primary Wave announced a major deal with the estate of The Notorious B.I.G., acquiring a stake in the rapper’s music publishing, recordings and certain rights to his name, image and likeness on Thursday (March 20).

While the exact financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, reports suggest that the overall value of Biggie Smalls’ estate is estimated at $200 million. The agreement comes just months after Voletta Wallace reportedly reached the deal with Primary Wave shortly before her passing in February.

Biggie has continuously been regarded as one of most influential figures in Hip-Hop history in the decades following his 1997 shooting death. His catalog includes some of rap’s most iconic works, such as Ready to Die, Life After Death and Born Again. Together, these albums have sold over 28 million copies in the U.S. and have consistently appeared on the Billboard charts.

Primary Wave, known for its extensive portfolio of artists including Whitney Houston, Nirvana and Prince, plans to collaborate closely with the estate to ensure Biggie’s legacy continues to thrive. The company’s focus will include licensing his music for biopics and other media projects.

“The estate and Primary Wave will collaborate on all business moving forward in an effort to continue the incredible and innovative ork done thus far with one goal in mind, to keep the legacy of The Notorious B.I.G. alive,” the company said in a statement.

However, the deal has not come without controversy. Gene Deal, a former associate of Biggie Smalls, has accused music executives close to Sean “Diddy” Combs of exploiting Voletta Wallace during her final days. In a recent interview, Deal claimed that while Wallace was gravely ill and under hospice care, two longtime Combs confidants, Mark Pitts and Wayne Barrow, were allegedly negotiating the sale of Biggie’s catalog without the full understanding or benefit of the Wallace family.

According to Deal, Pitts and Barrow were primarily motivated by personal gain, rather than securing the best deal for the rapper’s estate or his children.

“They were Puff’s boys,” Deal stated, referencing the pair’s close ties to Combs during Biggie’s life.

Deal further criticized their actions, suggesting that they were working to finalize a deal worth $100 to $150 million for themselves, rather than for the family.

Negotiations with Primary Wave were reportedly nearing completion as of the time of Deal’s remarks, with Pitts and Barrow serving as representatives for the estate. The tensions surrounding the deal and the accusations of opportunism have raised concerns over the ethics of how the sale was handled, especially during the sensitive final days of Voletta Wallace’s life.

Teyana Taylor Claims She Has Proof Ex Iman Shumpert Paid Blogs To Cover Their Divorce

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Teyana Taylor has finally broken her silence about the drama surrounding her divorce from the father of her children, Iman Shumpert.

In a recent emotional livestream, the singer and actress accused her ex-husband of using media outlets to shape the public narrative of their split while failing to support or protect her throughout the process. The issue first arose days after Taylor shared an Instagram post of herself pictured with British actor Aaron Pierre following the Oscars, reports began surfacing describing a supposed lavish divorce settlement.

Taylor reportedly walked away with four luxury properties valued at over $10 million, multiple expensive vehicles—including a $300,000 Maybach, $70,000 Mercedes Sprinter and customized tour bus—and complete control of her businesses. She claims the ex-NBA champion is to blame for the circulation of the details of their divorce, and alleged he hasn’t “protected” her in the same way she has shielded him throughout their divorce proceedings.

“When I came to Iman [Shumpert] and told him that I didn’t feel safe, nothing else should have mattered,” she said. “Why are we even on this phone arguing? I’m coming to you saying, ‘Yo baby daddy I don’t feel safe, like n##### are talking about they’re going off me about boom boom boom,’ I’m telling you I don’t feel safe, you, ‘Yeah well back in 2023 when I did,’ huh? What are we talking about? I’ve done nothing but protecting the whole way through.”

Taylor emphasized that she had always tried to keep their divorce private, even alleging she made moves to keep his actions from being revealed to the public when Iman took steps to expose their legal battles.

“You can even Google Teyana and Iman’s divorce,” she said. “All you ever see me speak on is begging n##### to stay out of our business. Even when he filed the motion to make our names public to the world, I literally went on and blamed TMZ. I could have easily said, ‘It’s really unfortunate that my ex-husband would make our divorce public.’ I did not.”

Despite her efforts, she claims Shumpert continued to manipulate the narrative. However, one of Teyana’s most shocking claims was that he deliberately allowed damaging stories about her to surface while she stood by him.

“Protected him when all my utilities and s### was cut off and it made it to the blogs because it was in a court,” she said. “Who came running to the internet protecting him? Iman ain’t turn nothing off, ain’t nobody turn nothing off. But it’s the problem that every single time something has came out, I’ve protected him myself and our children with love, respect and grace, and none of that was reciprocated.”

While remarking on how the emotional toll of the situation has been overwhelming, Taylor further placed the blame for her current circumstances on Iman. Along with alleging that Iman gets “a kick” out of the anxiety she says social media induces for her, she claimed she has evidence that he’s is paying blogs to control the media narrative surrounding their divorce.

“It’s awfully strange how every single time something come out about me it come out on the same blog it starts off little and then it gets bigger and bigger and bigger and bigger,” she said. “I have the proof that you’re paying people to post this stuff. Like, come on.”

Taylor ended the explosive live by begging social media users to allow her to “get her back blown out in peace” but not before clearing up yet another misconception she feels is being misrepresented in the media cycle.

In a separate clip circulating from the lengthy live video she shared, Taylor addressed the discrepancy between the narrative that she is after Shumpert’s money because of his NBA career. She vehemently denied the idea that she’s a “gold digger” referencing how he hasn’t played professionally since 2020 and that she was making more money than him throughout the divorce.

Drake’s Associate Top5 Warns Kanye West Over Rumored Visit To Toronto

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Drake’s associate Top5 has Issued an ominous warning as Kanye West allegedly plans visit to their home turf.

During a recent livestream, Drake’s associate Top5 added fuel to the fire simmering the social media feud between himself and West by making a series of cryptic, threatening remarks about West’s rumored plans to visit the Toronto. Among other things, Top5 appeared to imply that the West may not be welcome when discussing West’s erratic behavior via a phone call on stream.

“That guy lost it—that guy ain’t the same man,” Top5 said. He also hinted at behind-the-scenes issues, referencing West’s former alliance to the Kardashians and Khloe’s ex-husband Lamar Odom, adding, “Lamar Odom probably passed him the pipe, you know what I mean?”

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But the most shocking revelation came when Top5 claimed West had just texted him directly, saying he was headed to Toronto—and without security.

“They just text right now said he’s come to Toronto,” he said. “Let’s see if he’s gangster enough. Let’s see if he’s gangster enough to walk in my city. He said no bodyguards either. That’s what he just text me.”

Though Top5 didn’t explicitly threaten Kanye, his tone suggested that West’s arrival in Toronto might not go without consequences.

“Let’s see what happens, right? I don’t like to say too much on that,” he said.

The comments come after West’s latest social media rant, in which he took shots at Drake once again. West took to Twitter to share screenshots of text messages allegedly sent by Top5.

“Where’s the 30 phone calls in a row now that I posted the weird ass threatening text,” West wrote. He also dismissed Top5’s attempts to intimidate him, saying, “Broooo I don’t care about threats.”

The situation escalated when West labeled Top5 as “Drake’s shooter” and taking a jab at Kim Kardashian, referring to her as an “old white lady.” 

“This dumb ass n#### gone get everybody locked up,” Kanye West said of Top5. “Next thing you know Drake gets charged with a Rico.”

Top5 also shared a video directed at 50 Cent asking him to tell Big Meech to stop DM’ing him and calling the ex-drug kingpin a rat hours before he made the statements about West.

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Maui Police Chief Survives Vote To Lose Job Over Diddy Claims

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Maui Police Chief John Pelletier will remain Maui Police Chief despite explosive allegations linking him to a gang rape cover-up involving Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Pelletier faces serious accusations outlined in a civil lawsuit alleging he participated in covering up the alleged assault, which supposedly took place in 2018 while he was still serving as a Las Vegas police captain.

The lawsuit implicates NFL standout Odell Beckham Jr. and comedian Druski and claims Pelletier acted as private security for Diddy when the assault took place.

Pelletier has not yet been formally served with the lawsuit but has vigorously denied all allegations against him.

During a heated public meeting, Pelletier presented evidence, including receipts and alibis, to counter the lawsuit’s claims. His attorney dismissed the allegations outright, comparing the lawsuit to a “TikTok video” rather than a credible legal complaint.

Pelletier refuted an image in the lawsuit that allegedly shows him at the scene, asserting it was actually from footage of a 2018 Super Bowl event he never attended.

Former Maui Police Chiefs Thomas Phillips and Gary Yabuta publicly supported Pelletier, submitting letters backing his character and credibility.

The Maui Police Commission voted unanimously, 7-0, to keep Pelletier in his role, rejecting Mayor Richard Bissen’s recommendation to place him on administrative leave pending an investigation.

The Maui Police Commission holds exclusive authority over hiring and firing the police chief and their decision overrides Mayor Bissen’s request.

Bissen had argued that administrative leave during investigations is standard procedure, citing previous cases within his administration.

However, public testimony at the commission meeting overwhelmingly favored Pelletier, with numerous residents labeling the lawsuit as defamatory and unfounded.

Pelletier expressed frustration over the personal impact of the allegations, particularly on his family.

“I have two small children—no one has apologized to them,” he stated. He further emphasized the potential harm such accusations cause, saying they “harm actual victims of abuse.”

The lawsuit remains pending, with no formal motions yet granted to advance the case. Pelletier vowed that if the lawsuit does proceed, he will initiate an investigation to clear his name.

Jonathan Majors Confirms Secret Marriage To Meagan Good In Emotional Interview

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Jonathan Majors has confirmed his secret marriage to actress Meagan Good.

The actor addressed the rumors during an appearance on the talk show “Sherri” on Wednesday (March 19) while promoting his upcoming movie Magazine Dreams.

Majors didn’t hold back when describing his emotions about tying the knot. Reflecting on the ceremony, he said, “I said to Meagan yesterday, I said, ‘Today might be the happiest day of my life.'”

The actor opened up about the quiet ceremony, which took place on Tuesday (March 18) at the couple’s Los Angeles residence, officiated by Majors’ mother.

“My mother’s a pastor,” he explained. “My mother married us yesterday. Her mother was there.”

Jonathan Majors also shared that he followed tradition by seeking approval from Meagan Good’s father before proposing.

“I asked her father for permission… If that was alright,” Majors recounted. “He said, ‘That’s cool.”

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The newlyweds commemorated their union with personalized wedding bands engraved in Hawaii, a detail Majors arranged after another conversation with his new father-in-law.

The couple’s romance first sparked headlines in May 2023 when they were spotted enjoying a date night. Their relationship quickly became serious, with Meagan Good publicly supporting Jonathan Majors by attending his court appearances beginning in June 2023.

Majors and Good initially crossed paths at the EBONY Power 100 Gala in October 2022, where Good described feeling an “instant connection” with the actor.

Speaking candidly to host Sherri Shepherd, Majors summed up his feelings succinctly: “I love that woman so much. So how it had happened — well, Lord… We fell in love.” He added, “We finally got to do it, but it was always the plan.”

Majors’ film Magazine Dreams is scheduled for release Friday (March 21).

Informant Explains How Pro Boxer “A.B.” Stole Millions From NBA Players—Until Big U Stepped In

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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Big U faces federal charges after being indicted for conspiracy under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, better known as RICO.

In addition to allegedly committing crimes such as murder and human trafficking, the feds laid out how “The Big U Enterprise” often required celebrities and athletes to “check in” with him when they were in Los Angeles.

This meant the person “checking in” would have to pay a tax to the alleged gang leader to prevent being robbed or becoming a victim of crimes.

In one colorful incident, the prosecutors laid out a scheme allegedly perpetrated by a boxer only identified as “A.B..” over a rigged dice game involving NBA stars in L.A.

Investigators say Big U intervened after “A.B..” and his crew allegedly scammed NBA athletes out of millions during a high-stakes dice match in June 2019.

According to court documents, “A.B..” masterminded the dice game, allegedly using loaded dice to fleece prominent NBA players. After realizing they’d been duped, the athletes reportedly turned to Big U to reclaim their lost cash.

A confidential informant, wired by federal agents, captured Big U on tape, admitting his involvement.

During a secretly recorded meeting in April 2022, Big U described confronting “A.B..” after the boxer allegedly cheated one current NBA All-Star out of $1.5 million and another former NBA standout out of $5 million.

Big U reportedly charged the NBA players a $100,000 fee to recover their stolen funds. Multiple former NBA players interviewed by authorities confirmed paying Big U the six-figure sum to mediate the dispute.

The informant explained that Big U regularly oversaw or approved gambling events, parties and celebrity gatherings in Los Angeles.

Athletes and entertainers reportedly paid Big U for protection and permission to host these events, fearing retaliation from his Rollin’ 60’s associates if they failed to comply.

Big U and 18 other alleged associates, including Sylvester Robinson, known as “Vey,” and Mark Martin, nicknamed “Bear Claw,” were arrested on the same federal complaint.

Both men appeared in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles, while Big U turned himself in last night (March 19).

Assistant Director Akil Davis of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office weighed in on the case.

“The lead defendant and others in this case have for too long gotten away with violent acts and stealing money from taxpayers and well-intentioned donors whether they use intimidation tactics or wield influence as purportedly rehabilitated original gangsters,” Davis said.

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While not officially confirmed, professional boxer Adrian Broner previously went viral online after bragging about beating NBA star John Wall out of millions of dollars in a high-stakes game of dice and cards.

A 2019 YouTube video also surfaced showing Broner shooting dice, with an associate heard claiming Broner had won over $1 million gambling in just 30 days.

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Mariah Carey Shuts Down Muni Long Criticism Following Tribute Performance

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Mariah Carey swiftly silenced critics after social media erupted over her reaction to Muni Long’s tribute performance of “We Belong Together” at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

The iconic singer, who received the prestigious Icon Award at the ceremony, was caught on camera giving what appeared to be a skeptical side-eye during Long’s rendition of her classic hit. 

Social media quickly latched onto the moment, describing Carey’s expression as “shady” and “unimpressed.” 

However, Carey swiftly set the record straight. On Wednesday (March 19), the superstar singer took to her Instagram Stories with a photo alongside Long and fellow performer Tori Kelly.

Carey praised both artists, writing, “So beyond grateful for these two gorgeous, uber-talented, kind, incredible musicians who made my heart so full of joy with their tribute performances at the @iheartradio awards. I love and appreciate you so much!!!”

Muni Long also addressed the viral moment, posting a detailed video explaining the behind-the-scenes reality of the Mariah Carey tribute. 

According to Long, Carey personally chose her for the performance, a fact she emphasized with gratitude. 

“Nobody can sing Mariah’s songs like Mariah. Nobody,” Long admitted openly. 

She further revealed that Carey complimented her performance privately. However, even though she has video proof of Carey’s praise, she chose not to share it publicly.

Long humorously added that even if Carey had “pushed her down the stairs or said she hated it,” she would still have expressed gratitude. 

Despite initial online speculation, Carey appeared genuinely appreciative of both tribute performances.

Iman Shumpert Responds To Teyana Taylor’s Claims He Leaked Court Documents

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Iman Shumpert is denying allegations from ex-wife Teyana Taylor that he leaked confidential divorce details to boost his music career.

The former NBA star’s attorney, Stephen C. Steele, addressed the claims on Wednesday (March 19).

“My client, Mr. Iman Shumpert, has never whatsoever leaked any allegations or claims stated in any of the pleadings,” Steele told TMZ Sports. “Mr. Shumpert adamantly denies that he has provided any information to any media.”

The attorney added, “Specifically, but without limitations, he denies that he leaked any information which may have served as the basis for the multiple news reports preceding the trial of this matter.”

Taylor previously accused Shumpert of leaking sealed court documents related to their divorce proceedings. She filed a petition against him, seeking a 20-day jail sentence and maximum fines for allegedly disclosing confidential court information.

The singer and actress claimed Shumpert strategically timed the leak to coincide with her social media posts featuring actor Aaron Pierre following the 2025 Oscars. 

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Taylor suggested that the former NBA player was attempting to provoke controversy to promote his latest rap release.

Taylor also alleged she possesses evidence proving Shumpert paid individuals to circulate information about their divorce online. She accused him of profiting professionally at her expense, subjecting her to public criticism and hateful commentary.

In court filings, Taylor maintained that the couple never reached a formal “settlement,” clarifying that the court allocated their assets in July 2024. 

Taylor further accused Shumpert of repeatedly pretending ignorance when questioned about how sensitive details from their divorce case became public.

The court is expected to address Taylor’s petition and allegations in upcoming hearings scheduled later this year.

Tina Knowles Defends Family After Kanye West’s Remarks About JAY-Z & Beyoncé’s Children

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Tina Knowles is firing back at Kanye West‘s controversial remarks about Beyoncé, Jay-Z and their children through a humorous Instagram post.

On Wednesday (March 19), Knowles, Beyoncé’s mother, posted a short video featuring a playful joke that indirectly referenced West’s recent shocking social media posts targeting her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren.

Knowles’s joke was simple but pointed: “What happens when a snowman throws a tantrum? He has a meltdown.”

She accompanied the video with a caption that carried a more profound message.

“It’s hard to remain positive and classy in the face of ignorance and evil,” Knowles wrote. “But I know that no weapon formed against me or my family shall prosper. This battle is not mine, but the Lords, I know that God has got this.”

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Knowles’ post arrived shortly after West attacked Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s twins, Rumi and Sir Carter in a series of tweets. In his posts, West openly questioned the twins’ cognitive abilities using derogatory language and alleged that Beyoncé conceived the twins through in vitro fertilization (IVF). 

He went further, controversially suggesting that “having r****** children is a choice” due to artificial insemination.

West initially removed his inflammatory remarks amid staunch criticism but later reposted them, expressing regret for deleting them in the first place. He also accused Jay-Z of pressuring him to remove the original tweet. 

The backlash against West was intense. Beyoncé quickly became a trending topic online. Social media users rushed to defend the couple’s right to privacy regarding their children. 

Many recalled the harsh criticism and cruel comments Beyoncé and Jay-Z previously endured regarding their oldest daughter, Blue Ivy’s hair when she was a baby.

Kim Kardashian Blocks North’s Visit With Kanye West Over Andrew Tate Concerns

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Kim Kardashian reportedly ended daughter North West’s visit with Kanye West after discovering controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were set to join the gathering.

Kardashian raised the issue during a heated mediation session between the former and their legal teams, where the Tate brothers’ presence became a central issue, according to TMZ. 

The outlet says Kardashian requested the emergency hearing over objections to North appearing in West’s song featuring Diddy. 

The SKIMS founder reportedly expressed strong reservations about her children interacting with the Tates or Diddy, citing concerns about their influence.

Andrew and Tristan Tate currently face serious criminal charges in Romania, including allegations of rape, human trafficking and organized crime. 

Romanian prosecutors accuse the brothers of operating a criminal enterprise that sexually exploited women, along with charges of money laundering. Andrew Tate individually faces a rape charge. 

The brothers are also under investigation in the United Kingdom for similar allegations, including trafficking minors and sexual misconduct involving a minor. Both brothers have denied all allegations.

Kanye West Accuses Kim Kardashian Of Sex Trafficking Their Children

Meanwhile, West recently unleashed a series of explosive social media posts accusing Kardashian of sex trafficking their children. 

He wrote, “I AM 100 PERCENT CONVINCED THAT MY CHILDREN ARE IN A SEX TRAFFICKING [ring],” and explicitly stated, “KIM KARDASHIAN IS A SEX TRAFFICKER.” 

West further alleged, “THE KARDASHIANS ARE ENGAGED IN SEX WORK AND TRAFFIC ALL THE BLACK CHILDREN THEY STRATEGICALLY CREATE,” linking these claims to North’s participation in an FKA Twigs song and TikTok video. 

He also claimed, “THE GRANDMOTHER APPROVED THE SEX TAPE,” seemingly referencing Kris Jenner, and accused Kardashian of controlling their four “BLACK CHILDREN,” asserting, “THE MAN SHOULD HAVE THE FINAL SAY OVER HIS KIDS.”

Sources indicate Kardashian is now seriously contemplating seeking sole legal custody of their four children. West has also publicly expressed his intention to pursue sole custody.

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Big U Names Alleged Informants In Video Denying RICO Before Surrendering 

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Big U called out alleged informants and proclaimed his innocence in a defiant Instagram video posted while heading to surrender to federal authorities in Los Angeles amid serious RICO charges.

In the video, recorded Wednesday (March 19), from a family van, the music executive, whose real name is Eugene Henley Jr., dismissed the federal charges against him as “bull crap” and “straight trash,” insisting he’s innocent and will be exonerated.

The indictment accuses him of running a criminal organization dubbed “Big U Enterprise,” allegedly involved in murder, extortion, fraud, and human trafficking. 

Authorities also claim he misappropriated charitable donations intended for his nonprofit, Developing Options, and filed fraudulent COVID-19 relief loan applications.

Big U Alleges Wack 100 & 600 Cooperated With Feds

In his video, Big U blamed Wack 100 and 600 for his legal predicament. He alleged that 600 was present with law enforcement during a raid on his residence and accused Wack 100 of cooperating with federal investigators.

 “600 was actually with the police when they raided my house,” he stated. “He’s actually got video and footage of it, so y’all know what y’all dealing with.” 

Big U also claimed authorities questioned him about issues with Wack 100 and Luce Cannon.

“All y’all who be promoting what these n##### saying,” he added. “Giving these likes, all y’all supporting this. All y’all guilty of this f### s###.”

The executive also alleged Wack 100 was working with the feds to “take” his contracts.

Throughout the recording, Big U repeatedly emphasized his community contributions and denied wrongdoing.

“I ain’t been nothing but a help to our community,” he asserted. “This the price of being Black and trying to help somebody, trying to help your community and do what you can. You just guilty because somebody else don’t like you.”

Federal officials listed Big U as a fugitive as of March 20, 2025, after indicting him alongside 18 alleged associates from the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang. Prosecutors contend Big U leveraged his music industry relationships to further criminal activities and used his anti-gang charity as a façade for financial fraud.

The indictment further alleges he intimidated witnesses to prevent cooperation with investigators and defrauded donors who contributed to his charitable organizations.

Big U Arrested—Calls Wack 100 “A Snitch”

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: News
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Eugene “Big U” Henley, a prominent figure in South Los Angeles known for his dual roles as a music executive and community advocate, surrendered to FBI agents on Wednesday (March 19) amid accusations of secretly leading a mafia-style crime syndicate.

The arrest sent a ripple through South Los Angeles, where Henley was often known to locals as a mediator and charitable entrepreneur. He faces serious federal charges, including murder, operating a criminal enterprise and funneling nonprofit funds into illicit activities.

Bryan Mejia, an alleged associate, also surrendered to authorities.

Henley championed community outreach through his nonprofit, Developing Options, but federal investigators claim his organization served as a front to disguise criminal operations. He’s also a member of the notorious Rollin’ 60s Crips gang.

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While many locals praised Henley’s community efforts, rapper Helecia Choyce, who collaborated with Henley, told Fox 11 in Los Angeles she lived in fear.

“You cannot do evil when the cameras are off and smile and help kids when the cameras are on,” Choyce said, alleging years of abuse and exploitation by Henley. “I was just a young kid wanting to rap and wanting to live out my dream and working hard. And, you know, he really took advantage of me.”

Choyce described a relationship wrought with threats and physical abuse.

“He wanted to bully me, he wanted to control me,” she said. “And when I wouldn’t allow that, that’s when he started jumping on me and beating me, extorting me, threatening people not to work with me. I was actually terrified.”

Choyce’s unsuccessfully sought a restraining order and her claims are currently unrelated to the charges filed by the FBI.

Federal investigators have linked part of their case against Henley to the 2021 murder of a young rapper in Las Vegas. Police sources reportedly said the rapper was killed over a disrespectful lyric aimed at Henley.

Allegations surfaced of misappropriated funds involving celebrity donors to Henley’s nonprofit, potentially including basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal. Authorities stressed that while donations might have supported youth programs in some capacity, significant portions of the funds were diverted.

Henley and his co-defendant Mejia remain in federal custody. AllHipHop will continue to cover as the investigation continues to unfold.

Eminem’s Ex-Employee Faces Prison For Stealing Rapper’s Tracks

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Eminem found himself at the center of a shady scandal after federal agents busted his former employee for allegedly selling the rapper’s unreleased music online.

Joseph Strange, 46, from Holly, Michigan, was slapped with federal charges for copyright infringement and interstate trafficking of stolen property, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Julie Beck.

The charges stem from accusations that Strange illegally peddled Eminem’s unfinished tracks on various websites.

The investigation kicked off in January 2025, when Eminem’s Ferndale, Michigan, studio staff stumbled upon their boss’s unreleased material floating around the internet.

Studio employees quickly recognized the leaked content as music still under development by the Hip-Hop icon. Even more suspiciously, the tracks were being openly sold online.

Studio insiders soon discovered an online image that matched a confidential list stored on a studio hard drive. Realizing they had a serious security breach, Eminem’s team immediately contacted the FBI.

Federal investigators traced the leaked music sales back to several buyers who all pointed the finger at Strange. The former employee had worked for Eminem for roughly 14 years, from 2007 until his departure in 2021.

Acting U.S. Attorney Beck emphasized the importance of protecting artists’ rights, stating, “Protecting intellectual property from thieves is critical in safeguarding the exclusive rights of creators and protecting their original work from reproduction and distribution by individuals who seek to profit from the creative output of others.”

Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Detroit Field Office, credited Eminem’s studio for their swift cooperation, noting, “Thanks to the cooperation of Mathers Music Studio, FBI agents from the Oakland County Resident Agency were able to swiftly enforce federal laws and ensure Joseph Strange was held accountable for his actions.”

If found guilty of copyright infringement, Strange could face up to five years behind bars and a fine of $250,000. The charge of interstate transportation of stolen goods carries an even harsher potential penalty—up to 10 years in federal prison.

The investigation remains ongoing, and prosecutors will later determine whether to pursue a felony indictment. Strange’s legal fate will likely be decided later in 2025.

Big U’s Chilling Wiretap Confessions Revealed By FBI

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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Big U was caught on federal wiretaps openly admitting to violence and extortion, according to explosive court documents unsealed on Wednesday (March 19) in Los Angeles.

Eugene “Big U” Henley Jr., 58, a well-known figure in South L.A.’s rap scene and longtime leader of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, faces federal racketeering charges alleging he ran a criminal organization responsible for murder, fraud, extortion and human trafficking.

Federal prosecutors revealed damning wiretap recordings of Big U’s phone conversations.

In one intercepted call from 2023, Big U bluntly stated, “Can’t no n#### beef with me, n####. Cause if he do, I’m a kill him. Period. I. Am. Going. To. Murder. Him.”

Another December 31, 2022 recording captured Big U explaining his violent reputation.

“What you guys see on the Internet, y’all keep hearing other people who don’t have nothing to talk about but sell,” he said. “Let me explain something to you. If I would’ve had a problem with any man, color, creed, king, or kind, the issue would’ve been resolved, and he wouldn’t be here, or I wouldn’t be here. It ain’t no kid nothin’.

“And it damn near nobody who been in this muthafucka longer than me, can stand against me, and me be who I am. If I had a problem with any man and this wouldn’t be so funny to me. I’m still who they say I am.”

In another call in April 2023, Big U rejected claims of retirement from the Rollin’ ’60s gang he’s accused of leading.

“I’m retired, n####?” he said. “Activist? I’ll pull up on your block right now, n####, and show up and show out, n####. That’s what happened to the last n##### that thought I was retired.”

The FBI investigation, launched in 2021, uncovered Big U’s alleged leadership of the “Big U Enterprise,” described as a mafia-style organization leveraging his decades-long affiliation with the Rollin’ 60s gang.

Authorities say the enterprise engaged in a wide range of crimes, including murder, robbery, fraud schemes and human trafficking.

One particularly brutal allegation involves the January 2021 murder of an aspiring rapper identified only as “R.W.”

Court documents state Big U allegedly shot the victim in the face near Las Vegas after the rapper recorded a disrespectful track aimed at Big U.

Prosecutors also accuse Big U of defrauding donors to his nonprofit, Developing Options, which purportedly provided anti-gang programs for youth.

Instead, authorities claim he embezzled donations from celebrities and NBA players, funneling the money directly into his personal accounts.

While two alleged co-conspirators, Sylvester “Vey” Robinson and Mark “Bear Claw” Martin, were arrested today, Big U remains at large.

Federal authorities confirmed he has yet to surrender and is currently considered a fugitive from justice as of March 19.

Kanye West Alleges Cassie Ventura Ran Orgies & Calls Kim Kardashian “A Sex Trafficker”

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Kanye West’s seemingly never-ending Twitter rant continues, with new individual targets to air out, including Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, JAY-Z, John Legend and Pusha T.

On Wednesday (March 19), West made incredibly damaging claims about Ventura while claiming multiple artists, celebrities and his own family have betrayed him. The latest extension of the rant follows Ventura’s purported response to West’s previous shots, which was a repost of Carti’s tweet telling West to “S###.”

Additionally, West’s updated cyber attack on Cassie Ventura appears to be retaliatory, considering the remark is inherently insensitive and references Diddy’s infamous “freak-off” parties, which are at the center of the incarcerated mogul’s federal indictment.

“CASSIE USED TO RUN ORGIES,” Kanye wrote in the tweet.

In another lengthy tweet, he lashed out at Cassie, alleging she orchestrated Diddy’s arrest through a series of calculated moves.

“CASSIE YOU SHUT THE F### UP,” he wrote in part. “YOU CAME TO EXTORT THE N#### DIAGIO PUT OUT A TEN YEAR OLD TAPE TO MAKE THE PUBLIC FOCUS ON THAT I RIDE WITH DIDDY CAUSE THATS EXACTLY WHAT ADIDAS TRIED TO DO TO ME THEY FROZE MY ACCOUNTS RIGHT BEFORE TAX TIME WHEN YOU DONT PAY 60 MILLION IN TAXES YOU GO TO JAIL GET IT IM NOT THE CRAZY ONE HERE.”

Part of what makes the level of insensitivity of West’s comments so high is rooted in his recent remarks, including tweets in which he admits to abusing women. However, specifically regarding Cassie Ventura and Diddy, West alleged that Ventura attempted to the legally shake Diddy down, writing, “SO CASSIE AIN’T EXTORT PUFF?”

He also downplayed the abuse Ventura allegedly suffered at the hands of Diddy, despite the release of the footage of the brutal 2016 hotel assault, by mocking the backlash Diddy faces as a whole.

But West’s incendiary tweets didn’t conclude there. In yet another string of remarks he accused a number of his frequent collaborators, such as Ty Dolla $ign, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti and more of back stabbing him. He even alleged his own family and kids turned their backs on him, though he “bled” for each and every person on the list.

“I AM IN PAIN THAT NO ONE PERSON CAN FIX,” he wrote. “THE BETRAYAL. VIRGIL. JOHN LEGEND. KIM. TRAV. CARTI. BIG SEAN. JAY Z. TY. TYLER. DURK. COMMON. CUDI. PUSHA. DON C. AMBER. THE KARDASHIANS. ADIDAS. DEMNA / BALENCIAGA. MY OWN KIDS. MY OWN FAMILY. THE BLACK COMMUNITY AND OF COURSE THE JEWS IM IN PAIN I BLED FOR EVERYONE HERE.”

As if all of that weren’t enough, West also tweeted more direct shots at JAY-Z. In addition to alleging the Roc Nation mastermind and Beyoncé could’ve done more to help him, he wound up predicting that his Watch the Throne album collaborator would be the person to kill him—that is if Drake and his shooters and/or Jewish people don’t get to him first.

“I LOVE JAY Z AND I DO FEEL BAD,” he wrote. “I ALWAYS FELT LIKE THE BLACK SHEEP LIKE I WANTED FAMILY IN THIS MUSIC S### I’D RUN ON STAGES THINKING I WAS DOING THE RIGHT THING AND WOULD ALWAYS BE A SLIGHT HOV NOT COMING TO MY FIRST WEDDING HIM PUTTING KENDRICK ON THE SUPERBOWL OVER ME OR EVEN US NEVER BEING INVITED TO S### TAKING JABS ABOUT MY RED HAT.

“ON DONDA I FELT LIKE BOTH HIM AND HIS WIFE COULD HAVE HELPED ME HAVE MORE LEVERAGE WITH MY KIDS THEY COULD HAVE USED THEIR CULTURAL POSITION TO NOT JUST WATCH THE KARDASHIANS RUN ME OVER. S### HURTS SO F### BOTH OF THEM CAUSE WHEN I NEEDED THEM IT WAS F### ME.”

And to top it all off, West went after his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, and her entire family, claiming that she was a sex trafficker and that his kid are caught up in a trafficking ring.

See the additional tweets from the rant below.

Kanye West Drags Late Virgil Abloh Into Spiteful Playboi Carti Retort

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Kanye West has compared the late designer Virgil Abloh to Playboi Carti in response to his frequent collaborator’s latest dig at him.

On Wednesday (March 19), Ye made the comparison in response to Carti‘s tweet telling him to “S###” after the “CARNIVAL” hitmaker targeted him in a series of tweets, expressing his frustration over his daughter North West being featured on his new album, MUSIC.

More specifically, West is upset that Carti reached out to his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, in order to secure North’s vocals for his album without his knowledge. As a result, the first remark West tweeted referenced the aforementioned contact behind his back between Carti and Kardashian.

“SHOULD CARTI HAVE EVEN SPOKEN TO MY BABY MAMA AT ALL,” West wrote in the tweet.

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In another separate tweet, West not only opted to disparage his former friend Virgil Abloh, but he also dragged Drake into the situation in an attempt to further degrade Carti.

“CARTI IS JUST A WAY MORE BASIC DUMBER VERSION OF VIRGIL,” he wrote in part before adding, “FINESSING YE AND DRAKE CO SIGNS.”

In yet another remark, West appeared to draw a line in the sand between where he and Carti stand, seemingly signaling the start of a full-blown beef.

“VIRGIL HAS MAXED OUT CARTI’S FINESSE CARD AINT NO HUGS THIS TIME,” he wrote.

West also retweeted a graphic designed by fan page which repurposed a poster of Marvel’s Captain America Civil War film with a meme pitting the likes of himself, Dave Blunts and Hitler up against Carti and his Opium signee Destroy Lonely, among others.

In another lengthy tweet, Ye appeared to reveal how betrayed he feels, exposing how he has “always” had Carti’s back while also breaking down why he felt his SKIMS bar from his MUSIC album track “Fine S###” was a slight against him.

“ONLY THINGS CARTI CAN SAY TO ME IS IM SORRY YOU KNOW I HAD TO USE THE JEWS PRINT THESE VYNALS AND DO BUNDLES TO PUMP UP SALES AND I SHOULDNT HAVE BEEN CONTACTING YOUR BABY MAMA ABOUT GETTING YOUR DAUGHTER ON A SONG AND RAPPING ABOUT SKIMS I WAS ALWAYS ON CARTI SIDE THEN N##### DO S### THEY KNOW THEY SHOULDNT DO,” he wrote.

Prior to his latest attack on Carti, West authored several other tweets in which he complained about Carti’s contact with Kardashian and also suggested he would reach out to the mother of the Atlanta rapper’s son, Iggy Azalea.

He again criticized Kendrick Lamar’s appearance on Carti’s album and accused him of being influenced by Jewish music executives to block him from being featured on the album—even though he has production credits. West also spoke about Azalea, claiming that he passed up an opportunity to be physically intimate with her due to his connection to Carti.

See West’s additional inflammatory tweets in the post below.

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Elevate Your Video Editing with Wondershare Filmora

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Uncategorized
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More people spend time doomscrolling internet videos today than ever before. Millions of content creators around the world are trying their best to capture the interest of billions of viewers around the world. What can you do to get their attention? You need a combination of talent and video editor software that helps you realize that talent. Your video editing software needs to be able to keep up with your talent, with what your mind can imagine, and then push it beyond your expectations. Read on to discover how Wondershare Filmora helps you do precisely that.

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Part 1. What Is Filmora Video Editor?

Part 2. Key Features of Filmora Video Editor

Part 3. Advantages of Using Filmora

Part 4. How to Get Started with Filmora

Conclusion

Part 1. What Is Filmora Video Editor?

Filmora is a video editor software with a difference. Think of Filmora less as the best video editor for PC and Mac that it is and more as a set of brushes and colors that help you paint your imagination. Why? Because Wondershare Filmora is the only video editor software on the market that can boast of the kind of intuitiveness and speed it comes with. With this software, you do not need a learning curve, and you can instead simply paint your imagination, aka, create the content you want to create and do whatever you want to with it!

To help you achieve that, Filmora video editor comes with a set of industry-leading features, that make Filmora the ultimate video editing software for creating the most engaging and eye-popping content ever! With Filmora, it is not about the perfect Hollywood movie-quality video editing experience, it is about letting your imagination run wild and do things you never thought possible, with the help of clever technology designed towards everyday users and beginners, vloggers, content creators, tutorial videos, etc.

Part 2. Key Features of Filmora Video Editor

Filmora is brimming with features, and here are some highlight features of Filmora that beginners and content creators will find especially useful.

Smart Short Clips

short clips feature

Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and such run on video clips, and you can use Filmora’s AI-powered Smart Short Clips feature to create short clips tailored for those platforms without breaking a sweat!

Smart Scene Cut

smart scene cut feature

Cutting scenes is fundamental to the video editing process, and Filmora’s AI-powered Smart Scene cut feature helps you save hours and makes editing process faster and less cumbersome. This feature detects and highlgihts scenes that you might want to pay attention to, ensuring your editing is never sloppy!

AI Image to Video

ai image to video feature

Have a photo where the action seems almost imminent? A couple with faces too close, almost kissing? Friends with fists out? Well, you can use Filmora’s AI effects such as AI Kiss, AI Fight, Horror Crack, etc. to bring that story to completion and have fun!

AI Audio to Video

ai audio to video feature

You do not need to delay making videos out of your podcasts any longer, thanks to Filmora’s AI Audio to Video feature that allows you to create video clips using your podcasts. What’s more, you can upload them to YouTube from within Filmora and save some time!

AI Speech to Text

ai speech to text feature

This is one of the key uses of Filmora, and one that can save you countless man hours as well as bucketloads of cash. If you are a manager in charge of creating tutorial videos for your organization, the top names in the video editing software industry won’t do you any good. However, you can use Filmora’s ai subtitle generator and create accurate multilingual subtitles in over 45 languages in one click! Talk about saving time and money, and how!

AI Text to Video

ai text to video feature

Further to using AI Speech to Text feature, you can use Filmora’s AI Text to Video feature to create videos from text. All you need to do is input your text and Filmora creates a video automatically! This is perfect for creating tutorial videos and so much more, all at the click of a button! The costliest video editor in the world cannot do this, because it was not designed for this purpose!

Part 3. Advantages of Using Filmora

From the start, you will realize Filmora is not your staid, old video editing software. It is a modern software designed for people who want to push the boundaries and capture attention, and it allows users to do that in the most creative of ways, with cutting-edge technology made easy for everyone to use. 

3.1: Cost

There are software such as Blender that are industry standard yet free, and the other end of the spectrum includes software like Adobe Premiere Pro CC that is exorbitantly expensive for Youtubers and such content creators. A middle-ground may be achieved with one-time payment software, but even those run into several hundred dollars, for example, Final Cut Pro costs USD 299 one-time. Filmora on the other hand is the best ai video editor that has a far modest pricing when compared to others, and is uniquely positioned and targeted towards content creators, YouTubers, vloggers, Instagrammers, etc. and people who need to create rich, AI-powered videos in minutes. 

Pricing page for reference: https://filmora.wondershare.com/shop/buy/buy-video-editor.html

This is by far the best pricing you can get for such a capable AI-powered video editor.

3.2: Accessibility For Beginners

Truthfully, whenever someone thinks video editing, they think big expense because they think they need to hire someone with special skills with special video editing software. However, that is not the case with Wondershare Filmora. Filmora is accessible to users both by way of being cost-effective as well as by being easy to use. It features an intuitive interface that is easy to understand and get started with, and help is always at hand with comprehensive user guides should one need them.

3.3: Editing Versatility

Sure, you can use Blender or Adobe Premiere Pro CC or Apple Final Cut Pro or any of the other more acclaimed and revered industry-leading names when it comes to choosing a video editor. However, they invariably come with a steep learning curve, and you will soon discover they are not fit for purpose. What do you need your video editing software to do? If you want to create a Hollywood movie, yes, there are better options available.

But, if you want to stand out on YouTube by creating content with stunning video effects, audio effects, filters, and more, then Filmora is for you. Filmora is what you need when you are looking to be a YouTube star or when you want to take mundanity out of creating videos such as tutorial videos, where you are required to have videos in several languages. In such use cases, Filmora with its AI features is what you need.

Part 4. How to Get Started with Filmora

Fimora is available on Windows, macOS and as mobile app. Here’s how to use Filmora on each platform.

4.1: Using Filmora on Windows

Here’s how to create a new project and import your videos in Filmora to get started.

Step 1: Click Create Project > select the aspect ratio > click New Project to create a new project in Filmora. The File menu can also be used in similar fashion.

New Project from Startup Window

Import Media

4.2: Using Filmora on macOS

Step 1: The process is same for Mac computers. Click Create Project > select the aspect ratio > click New Project to create a new project in Filmora on Mac.

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Step 2: Import a video into the project by using the Import button or by clicking the File menu.

add from import menu

You can now edit your video!

4.3: Using Filmora on Mobile Phones

Step 1: Launch the Filmora app on mobile and tap New Project. This will create a new project. You can also tap the blue PLUS icon to create a new project. 

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Step 2: Tap Album (located at the top) and select a video you want to import. Tap Import to import the video into the project timeline.

import media in filmora project

Conclusion

You are talented, and you have a voice. You want to put yourself out there by way of video content on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc. What do you do to stand out, to make your video content stand out from the millions of videos uploaded every day? You need the best video editing software that can spice up your content and bring a pizazz to it that other video editors cannot. Download Wondershare Filmora today and elevate your videos with the best AI video editor in the market for content creators on social media and for people who want to create professional videos such as multilingual tutorial content, in a jiffy. Nothing else comes close to Filmora’s ease of use.

Timbaland Reflects On Drug-Fueled Creativity Behind JAY-Z, Beyoncé & Timberlake Hits

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Timbaland has revealed he produced hits for JAY-Z, Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake while high on drugs because it made him believe his music was “amazing.”

During a recent appearance on “The Pivot” podcast, the legendary Hip-Hop producer admitted that creating music while under the influence of drugs felt “wonderful,” at least initially.

“Being on drugs and doing music was wonderful,” Timbaland explained around the 29-minute mark of the video below. “Because I’d think my music was like, amazing.”

The hitmaker behind some of music’s most iconic tracks explained that his struggles with substance abuse began around the time he was crafting Justin Timberlake’s acclaimed 2013 album “The 20/20 Experience.” 

During that same period, he also worked on JAY-Z’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail” and the smash Beyoncé and JAY-Z collaboration “Drunk in Love.”

“It was fun,” Timbaland said. “Those were cool albums, but my best work was done when I wasn’t on drugs. That’s facts. It was just fun, creating. I was doing all of those albums back to back.”

Reflecting on his catalog, Timbaland acknowledged that while those projects were successful, they didn’t match the lasting impact of his earlier, drug-free hits.

“I look back at it now, and they were great,” he continued. “But they don’t stand like my big records, like ‘Big Pimpin,’ ‘Dirt Off Ya Shoulder,’ ‘One In A Million.'”

Timbo added, “Those are drug-free, so when I look back at my highlights, that’s probably a dip.”

Timbaland Opens Up About Battle With Addiction

Timbaland’s addiction troubles first surfaced in 2011 after he was prescribed painkillers like OxyContin and Percocet following a root canal procedure. 

His dependency intensified further amid personal turmoil, including a difficult divorce and financial issues involving the IRS. During this dark period, Timbaland gained significant weight, developed prediabetes and described feeling constantly exhausted.

The turning point came after a vivid nightmare in which Timbaland saw himself with a ghostly white face. Determined to quit, he gradually tapered off his pill intake over two weeks until his supply was exhausted. 

The withdrawal process, he previously recalled, was “one of the toughest things I’ve been through.”

Timbaland credits his children, girlfriend and faith in God for helping him overcome the challenging period.

Now sober since 2017, the producer remains dedicated to maintaining his health and continues to focus on his music career.