Chrisean Rock is facing eight years in prison following her June arrest and extradition to Oklahoma on drug-related charges.
Arrest documents viewed by AllHipHop show she’s currently being held at the Northeast Oklahoma Community Corrections Center in Vinita. The polarizing star has been charged with failure to have a tax stamp affixed on control dangerous substances (CDS) and possession of CDS with the intent to distribute. Each charge carries a potential four-year sentence.
Rock’s legal battle continued in June, when she was arrested at Blueface’s court hearing in Los Angeles and was extradited back to Oklahoma because she had a warrant out for her 2022 arrest on drug charges.
Rock was at the courthouse to support Blueface, the father of her child, as he dealt with his own legal issues. She was quickly apprehended on a felony fugitive warrant out of Oklahoma, where she was wanted for a probation violation in a drug case.
Blueface’s manager Wack 100 said at the time, “I think within the next 30 days, they got 45 days to transport her. If they come get her … they’ll fly her over there. So, the faster she gets over there, the faster she’ll be home. It’s not like she’s gonna do some years, be incarcerated for a long time.
“The minute you hear Rock is in Oklahoma, [she’s in] custody. Probably within 10 days of that, best case, she’ll be home. Or the judge might give her a little time: months, couple of months, whatever they do. Either way, we’ll see her before Christmas. We’ll see her before the summer’s up. She’ll be alright … She’s in the same situation Blueface is in.”
Blueface is also behind bars at the Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles, leaving their nearly one-year-old child without either of his parents.
City Girls rapper Yung Miami broke her silence on her Diddy romance amid his mounting legal issues.
On Thursday (August 8), Yung Miami addressed her two million Twitter followers with a message accompanied by a trailer for the latest episode of her Caresha Please podcast with Saucy Santana on REVOLT TV.
In the trailer for the podcast, Saucy Santana doesn’t tread lightly and dives deep right away, questioning Yung Miami about her relationship with the disgraced Bad Boy Records mogul, in addition to pressing her about her silence during the onslaught of sexual assault allegations Diddy has been at the center of this year.
In the brief tweet, the “Act Up” rapper further stoked flames by seemingly alluding to the difficulty it took for her to do the podcast from a forthcoming and transparent standpoint.
“This wasn’t easy, My Truth, My side, MY STORY,” she wrote. “But I’m ready for the smoke! TONIGHT @ 8pm EST on @REVOLTTV #CareshaPlease.”
In an interview with PEOPLE, Yung Miami detailed both her decision to return to REVOLT following Diddy’s separation from the company, along with her choice to address their relationship on her podcast.
“I felt like this was something REVOLT had to go through as well,” she said. “I considered [leaving] it, but at the end of the day, it’s a Black-owned media company and I built a relationship with them — it just felt comfortable and I just felt safe.
“I want to be able to answer all the questions that people may have. I’m ready to answer everything, tell my story, tell my truth, tell my feelings and tell what I’ve been going through.”
The podcast marks the first time Yung Miami has publicly addressed her connection to Diddy in depth since his mansions were raided back in March. Despite her silence, the Florida native was linked to several unsavory allegations as a result of numerous legal filings in which Diddy was named.
In addition to being accused of receiving $250,000 per month, Yung Miami was named in legal docs that allege she agreed to transport a drug known as “pink cocaine” from Miami to Virginia on Diddy’s private jet.
Though Yung Miami’s team has since suggested they had evidence to debunk the allegations, she has remained fairly tight-lipped about her relationship with Diddy — until now.
Diddy and Yung Miami were first romantically linked in the summer of 2021. Rumors about their relationship began circulating after they were spotted together at various events and on vacation. In June 2022, Yung Miami confirmed their relationship during an episode of her podcast Caresha Please in which Diddy appeared as a guest.
The two described their relationship as casual and fun, with Diddy stating they were dating and having a good time, while also emphasizing that they were both single and free to date others.
YesJulz is speaking out with a bold claim following the bombshell nitrous oxide addictions Kanye West’s former chief of staff recently made.
Earlier this week, Milo Yiannopoulos made a number of claims about West’s alleged use of nitrous gas in an affidavit accompanying a complaint against a celebrity dentist. In the legal filing, Yiannopoulos said Thomas P. Connelly, the dentist who installed Ye‘s titanium grill, is complicit in “the unlawful supply of enormous quantities of nitrous gas to a wealthy, famous patient for explicitly recreational use.”
Yiannopoulos also accused Connelly of allegedly hiring an individual to cause bodily harm to him. However, now, YesJulz is pushing back on Milo’s claims after being named in the affidavit and is alleging that Yiannopoulos played a role in connecting Ye to Connelly.
“Riddle me this hero, who suggested for him to get the grill in the first place?” YesJulz questioned Yiannopoulos in a lengthy tweet. “When I was told to book the appointment I expressed my concerns & pushed back twice asking if he was sure he wanted to do it. I was told that the decision was made, he was sure it was what he wanted and to do not question it again.”
In another portion of the rant, YesJulz alluded to her dismissal from Yeezy as a ploy by Yiannopoulos to takeover control of West’s business dealings and life at large.
“I wasn’t around to even know whether or not your claims about addiction were real – let alone be in a position where I could actually help IF that were the case,” she wrote. “YOU made sure of that bc you knew the last time a plot like this was unfolding, I was there and actually did something about it.”
YesJulz sent a message to Yiannopoulos, demanding he remove her from any future legal filings. She also went on to share a number of tweets on her personal profile accusing Yiannopoulos of harassment and allegedly attempting to have her children seized from her. In the process, she shared screenshots of text exchanges with Yiannopoulos in which he uses racial slurs and other abusive language.
Bhad Bhabie—real name Danielle Bregoli—is apparently back on good terms with the father of her child, LeVaughn.
On Wednesday (August 7), the former Atlantic Records signee shared a photo to her Instagram Stories showing him sucking on her ear. Of course the image raised some eyebrows considering it’s been only a month since Bhad Bhabie accused him of physically assaulting her.
Bhad Bhabie made the allegations in July and shared surveillance video of the alleged beatings and injuries she sustained. The clip was captured at 4:30 a.m. local time on June 30 and shows Bhad Bhabie being thrown to the ground. She also shared images of her injuries, revealing a badly bruised eye and abrasions on her face.
“This man think he gonna take my daughter from me!!” she wrote in another post. “Say what ever you want but tryna take my baby is crazy.”
Bhad Bhabie shared a video of her and her baby daddy Le Vaughn kissing in a passionate makeout session on her stories on Tuesday night.
Bhad Bhabie later claimed she loves LeVaughn and insisted he was seeking help. She also downplayed the alleged abuse, saying it doesn’t happen often.
“I love that man more than I love myself and it’s honestly really sad,” she said. “But unfortunately this is real life. I know the easy way out is to leave and that’s better said than done. This doesn’t happen this extreme often, but LV definitely has a problem. He’s going to get the help he needs.
“Right now there’s no room for mistakes. And he knows that. Who ever says they are there for me will b supportive of me no matter what I choose to do. Y’all know I give a mf hell but there’s no excuse for that at all what so ever. My point in sharing this wasn’t to attack him, it was for him to see what he does is wrong and too take accountability and make a REAL CHANGE.”
After Bhad Bhabie and LeVaughn were photographed hugging and kissing at a Beverly Hills restaurant days later, there was more trouble in paradise. On July 29, she wrote another post that described him as a gold digger: “@xgamelv looking for a bbl Latina hoe must be rich and have a house and cars he can use.”
Whatever the case, Bhad Bhabie continues to post the ups and downs of their relationship on social media. Check out the latest above.
Chrisean Rock might be locked up, but she is still going viral as fans react to her new look, as seen in a new mugshot.
On Thursday (August 8), an image of a smiling Chrisean Rock circulated online amid reports she’s facing a hefty sentence. In the mugshot, the Baddies star appeared to be rocking a fresh set of twists, with some fans claiming she’stransforming into boyfriend Blueface.
“Chrisean really did her hair in the same style as Blue’s jailhouse hairdo,” one person wrote on Twitter (X). “Hopefully they order her to undergo therapy as well. Never seen someone so obsessed with a man.”
Chrisean really did her hair in the same style as Blue’s jailhouse hairdo…. Hopefully they order her to undergo therapy as well. Never seen someone so obsessed with a man 😐 pic.twitter.com/knjX6CHWHF
Another added, “She wanna be Blueface so bad. Chrisean Rocks new mugshot has surfaced where she channeled her inner @bluefacebleedem. Not just copying the tattoo placements of Blue & Jaidyn but now with Blueface SAME hairstyle.”
She wanna be Blueface so bad 😵💫😒 Chrisean Rocks new mugshot has surfaced where she channeled her inner @bluefacebleedem. Not just copying the tattoo placements of Blue & Jaidyn but now with Blueface SAME hairstyle 🙂↔️😅 Chrisean is being processed in Craig County in Oklahoma pic.twitter.com/Z6y2JNhT43
Other social media users expressed concerns for her young son with both of his parents behind bars. Blueface is held in Los Angeles on a probation violation, with his manager, Wack 100, claiming his release is imminent. Chrisean Rock could be locked up for some time following her June arrest and extradition to Oklahoma on drug-related charges.
Arrest documents viewed by AllHipHop show she’s currently being held at the Northeast Oklahoma Community Corrections Center in Vinita. She’s facing eight years in prison on charges of failure to have a tax stamp affixed on controlled dangerous substances (CDS) and possession of CDS with the intent to distribute.
Kanye West fans have launched a campaign to “save” the rapper after a former employee claimed he was hooked on Nitrous gas supplied by a celeb dentist.
On Thursday morning (August 8) #SaveYe was trending as concerned fans reacted to reports that former Yeezy-chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulos alleged that celeb dentist Thomas P. Connelly was supplying West with copious amounts of the gas for recreational use.
In a lengthy affidavit which Yiannopoulos said he gave “the FBI and the DA,” he claimed the dentist “sought to exploit” Kanye West’s “psychological vulnerabilities.”
Kanye West fans took to social media, bashing the dentist in droves and sharing videos of Ye previously admitting to nitrous use.
In one brief clip, Ye is seen with a mask on, saying, “I’m on the nitrous.” In another snippet, the rapper recommended gas to combat stress.
If your a real Ye fan get him of nitrous. It would be sad to see a goat fall to a horrible addiction. People die and are permanently f##### up because of nitrous. #SaveYepic.twitter.com/NFuBOvq5xt
A third Kanye West supporter shared a photo of Connelly, branding him a “monster.”
“This man is responsible for Ye’s decline, causing his irreversible brain damage by illegally supplying him with nitrous oxide,” they wrote. “Ye NEVER lost his love for art, it was taken forever by this monster.”
This man is responsible for Ye's decline, causing his irreversible brain damage by illegally supplying him with nitrous oxide.
Despite the hysteria, a rep for Connelly disputed Yiannopoulos’ allegations, accusing him of attention-seeking. Additionally, they told TMZ the claims were “not only factually incorrect but also intentionally misleading.”
The rep also insisted Connelly continues to provide a high standard of care to his patients, adhering to all ethical and legal guidelines.
Scar Lip has responded to calls for her to ditch her boyfriend following his remarks during a recent Instagram Live.
In the video, the rising rap star asks her boyfriend, “You think I’m pretty, baby?” He replies, “You’re beautiful,” before pausing and adding, “sometimes.”
After asking if she “looks pretty right now?” Scar’s boyfriend said, “No, not right now. Definitely not right now.”
He continued to downplay her looks while Scar screwed up her face. “I’m a get out of here y’all. I don’t feel like being on live no more,” she added while side-eyeing her man.
After one final unsuccessful attempt to get another compliment from her boyfriend, Scar Lip ended the stream.
Scar Lip & Boyfriend “Going Strong”
The video caused a stir online, with Scar Lips fans urging her to leave her boyfriend and find a man who will always find her attractive.
Nonetheless, the Swizz Beatz protégé is standing by her man and took to social media to challenge the criticism.
“Things are tough rn but we are growing strong,” she wrote in response to one clip of the video on X (Twitter). “SHE HOTTT,” Scar added, giving a nod to her latest single.
Scar fired back at another critic, asking, “Why do you talk down on me ? What have I done for You to always say these type of things about me ? What’s the issue.”
Later, she added, “Wats up with the hate train vibes.”
Why do you talk down on me ? What have I done for You to always say these type of things about me ? What’s the issue
Earlier this year, the Bronx native revealed she was bullied as a child for being dark-skinned and addressed the colorism she faces in her career.
“People telling me I’m not pretty, and that bothers me a little bit. Cause I believe I’m beautiful,” Scar Lip said on IG Live. “You want me to feel bad about me or something? To tell me those things. I’m Black. Yes, I sure am Black. Actually, very Black. But that doesn’t take away my beauty.”
Rocstar World, the innovative lifestyle brand and parent company of Rocstar Music, is thrilled to announce a significant partnership with ADA/Warner Music Group. This groundbreaking collaboration, spearheaded by founder/CEO, Rob Terell, aka the “Officialdealmaker,” and COO/Producer extraordinaire, Brother Beatz aka Mr “Bigger than Life,” signifies Rocstar World’s third major label distribution agreement. This achievement solidifies Rocstar World as the only artist development company aligned with all three industry giants: Sony/Orchard, Empire/Universal, and now ADA/Warner Music Group. This is an incredibly exciting and monumental moment for The Rockstar family.
The new strategic alliance is poised to bring about a substantial transformation in the influence of Rocstar Music’s artists, producers, and managers. This partnership underscores a mutual dedication to innovation and a drive to reshape the landscape of independent artistic vision and autonomy.
Robert Terell, CEO and Founder of Rocstar World, expressed the significance of securing the third major label distribution deal, affirming that it marks a pivotal moment for Rocstar. He emphasized their unwavering commitment to providing artists with exceptional resources, opportunities, and a global platform to amplify their voices. The collaboration with ADA/Warner Music Group is expected to embolden their talented lineup to soar to new heights and redefine industry success
Rocstar World is composed of a team of accomplished multi-platinum artists, producers, and songwriters, along with seasoned industry professionals who are committed to establishing a lasting legacy and achieving remarkable success. The company’s unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence is reflected in its comprehensive approach to brand development.
With a business culture that prioritizes faith, family, and then business, Rocstar World stands out as a lifestyle brand focused on empowering independent artists to realize their full potential and purpose. Collaborating with ADA/Warner Music Group will provide Rocstar World’s lineup of artists with advanced tools, valuable resources, and expanded access to a global audience. This partnership underscores the mission of Rocstar World to create a level playing field for artists and labels, resulting in more advantageous partnership agreements and improved returns on music investments.
Kanye West made a drastic suggestion about JAY-Z and Beyoncé’s marriage in a resurfaced interview with Candace Owens.
On Wednesday (August 7), the controversial conservative commentator dropped a previously shelved interview with Ye from 2022.
During the conversation, which Owens said went down amid the backlash over the “White Lives Matter” t-shirt scandal, Kanye West discussed a range of topics. At one point, West showed love to Drake and JAY-Z despite longstanding issues with both.
“This makes me think, Drake is the best rapper ever by the numbers,” he said of his rival. “JAY-Z is the greatest rapper ever by the inspiration.”
While Owens attempted to flesh out his remarks, West swiftly switched gears. “I just think Beyoncé needs to let him go get some p####, seriously,” he interjected.
Owens erupted in confused laughter at the bizarre comment, with West soon joining in. “Go to the [Dominican Republic] or something, you know what I mean?”
Kanye West said Beyoncé needs to let JAY-Z “Go get some p*ssy” 😂
Elsewhere during the interview, West told Owens he was drunk when he made the antisemitic comments that saw him banned from Twitter.
“I definitely was drinking when I put up the Death Con tweet,” Ye insisted. “You wanna know what alcohol I had inside me? Hennessy.”
In other Kanye West news, a former Yeezy employee claimed West was addicted to nitrous gas. Milo filed a complaint against the dentists who installed Ye’s titanium grill, accusing him of exploiting the rapper’s “psychological vulnerabilities.”
Amid a day of headlines, West also dropped some visuals for his collab album with Ty Dolla $ign. The duo shared a visualizer for Vultures 2 song “FRIED.”
Cardi B reveals she almost lost her unborn child in a freak accident that left her in excruciating pain and in hospital for days.
On Wednesday (August 7), less than a week after announcing her pregnancy, the “Wanna Be” hitmaker took to social media to update her fans. She hopped on X (Twitter) Spaces to reveal that she was back home after spending a few days in hospital.
“I had a f###### freak accident,” she explained. While Cardi B withheld the specific details of what led to her hospitalization, she added, “It become so big to the point I was literally paralyzed.”
She continued, revealing that her unborn baby was at risk during the terrifying ordeal. “And that little thing almost cost me my little one to come,” she said. “But it didn’t.”
While Cardi B is back at home and in good spirits, she’s struggling to cope with the pain.
“Yesterday I was feeling good. I came home, but I came home high as a kite,” Cardi added. “Today, I woke up sober, honey. I’m dying … If I don’t feel good in four hours, I’m going to the hospital and I don’t give a f###. I’ma exaggerate this s### so I can get more morphine. Morphine me down! I don’t give a damn.”
Elsewhere during the update, Cardi B said “a little freak accident” landed her a spell in the hospital for two or three days. “I’m in a lot of pain,” she added. “I don’t even know how the f### it happened … but I injured myself.”
Although Cardi is struggling with her injuries, she remains focused on her upcoming album. “You think I could record lying down?” she questioned. “Cuz I have so much things planned now.”
Cardi also wondered whether divine intervention was responsible for her hospitalization. The mother-of-two plans to release an album before the year is out. She also recently filed for divorce from husband Offset,
“I think God wanted me to sit down and calm down a little bit,” she mused, adding that she had been “doing too much” and “got a little bit too excited.”
Victoria Monét was catching heat online after attending Chris Brown’s Los Angeles concert earlier this week.
However, Brown’s fans have had enough of people criticizing his supporters, including Monét. Earlier this week, Kehlani faced backlash over a selfie with Brown, and an onslaught was expected after another R&B star showed love to the singer.
On Wednesday (August 7), a Chris Brown fan page shared a video of Victoria Monét and a friend vibing at his concert. The clip, posted on X (Twitter), was viewed over 6 million times and attracted thousands of comments.
“They will be dragging her soon,” one person wrote, anticipating the criticism.
“Chris Brown is not “canceled” offline,” a fan shared. “In actuality, he is very loved and celebrated. When I say I don’t listen to him, I’m constantly met w “that’s his past blah blah blah.” People who don’t engage with his music are the minority.”
Chris Brown is not “canceled” offline. In actuality, he is very loved and celebrated. When I say I don’t listen to him, I’m constantly met w “that’s his past blah blah blah.” People who don’t engage with his music are the minority.
“Y’all obsession with Chris brown is weird,” a third person said. “If you don’t like him don’t listen to his music and mute his name on here. Y’all have a habit of thinking yall can bully somebody into doing what YOU want them to do and it’s strange. No wonder y’all always mad on here, yall always b####### about something you have absolutely no control over.”
Y’all obsession with Chris brown is weird. If you don’t like him don’t listen to his music and mute his name on here. Y’all have a habit of thinking yall can bully somebody into doing what YOU want them to do and it’s strange. No wonder y’all always mad on here, yall always…
— And IT STILL WILL NEVER BE YOU (@_PhallonX0X0) August 7, 2024
While Chris Brown just wrapped his 11:11 tour, he could be set to kick off another very soon. At his LA show on Tuesday (August 6), Brown hinted he could be marking the 20-year anniversary of his eponymous debut album with a tour.
“See you next year,” he told the crowd with his two daughters, Royalty and Lovely beside him.
Ashanti fans were concerned over reports that the singer’s husband Nelly was arrested for possession of illicit drugs.
While Nelly was going viral as news of an alleged arrest for ecstasy broke, his wife was celebrating her mother’s birthday. On Wednesday (August 7), Ashanti paid tribute to her mom with a sweet post on Instagram. The heavily pregnant singer celebrated the “special night” with a carousel of photos from the birthday bash.
The timing of the post was interesting, arriving amid reports of Nelly’s arrest and weeks after Ashanti’s mom’s July 13 birthday. While the comment section was littered with sweet comments, over on X (Twitter), Ashanti fans were singing a different tune.
“Nelly getting caught with ecstasy && no car insurance is wild,” one fan wrote. “Bc if Ashanti is pregnant who is he doing X with??? And you’re about to have a new born with no car insurance?? Is he 40 or 21???? Everybody is just crashing out these days.”
#Nelly is about to be 50 years old this year and is married to #Ashanti . They're about to have a baby and he's out here with Ecstasy. As well as not having insurance on his car. Got himself arrested. He's got to get it together because he's too grown to be behaving like this.
— Angelique Soul Sanctuary (@angeliquesoul) August 7, 2024
“Nelly pushing 50 & that n#### got sexual assault cases, a baby otw, on ecstasy w/ no insurance & aint had a hit in yrs. Ashanti doubling back might’ve been a miss,” another person added.
Nelly pushing 50 & that n#### got sexual assault cases, a baby otw, on ecstasy w/ no insurance & aint had a hit in yrs. Ashanti doubling back might’ve been a mis.. pic.twitter.com/86hdMnSgH9
However, not everybody was a critic, with some calling out the backlash amid Ashanti’s pregnancy.
“Y’all saying y’all empathize with Ashanti while dragging her husband,” a third person shared. “She’s pregnant, probably scared, embarrassed but also probably scared..it’s always forgive, pick better, spin the block until someone hits hard times but if she get on here snapping she’s a villain.”
Y’all saying y’all empathize with Ashanti while dragging her husband..she’s pregnant, probably scared, embarrassed but also probably scared..it’s always forgive, pick better, spin the block until someone hits hard times but if she get on here snapping she’s a villain..
Following the initial reports of Nelly’s arrest, his attorneys denied he was nabbed on drug possession charges.
“He was arrested for ‘No Proof of Insurance’ from 2018 on a warrant issued December 2023 that he received no notice,” his legal team stated. The firm is “100% confident” the case will “go nowhere.” They plan to demand an inquiry into this officer’s conduct.
(UPDATE) Nelly’s team is denying reports the rapper—real name Cornell Haynes II—was arrested on drug possession charges as claimed by KRCG. In a statement sent to AllHipHop, the law firm of Rosenblum, Schwartz, Fry & Johnson says a warrant from 2018 finally caught up with him.
“Mr. Haynes was not charged with drug possession,” the statement reads. “He was arrested for ‘No Proof of Insurance’ from 2018 on a warrant issued December 2023 that he received no notice. Mr. Haynes was targeted by an overzealous, out of line officer. After winning several jackpots at a venue where Mr. Haynes frequently visits and entertains at its amphitheater; instead of just supervising the transfer of Mr. Haynes’ winnings, this officer felt compelled to needlessly run a check for warrants.
“The officer informed Mr. Haynes a background check was mandated when a player won over a certain amount; Mr. Haynes knew this to be untrue as he had won several jackpots for similar or greater amounts including one just a week prior without iucident or a background check. Once Mr. Haynes was informed ofthe warrant for a No Proof of Insurance infraction, this officer felt compelled to handcuff Mr. Haynes behind his back and parade him through the casino in front of other patrons.”
It continued, “This officer then conducted a search without probable cause where he claimed to have found alleged ‘ecstasy’ in Mr. Haynes’ personal property. Under similar circumstances, assuming there was an old warrant without any notice to the individual for no proof of insurance, any other citizen would have been told to address it and allowed to go on their way.”
The attorney went on to explain as part of the requirements of international travel, Nelly is regularly asked to supply proof of no warrants, including FBI checks, but there were none. The firm is “100% confident” the case will “go nowhere.” They plan to demand an inquiry into this officer’s conduct.
Nelly was reportedly arrested in Missouri on Wednesday morning (August 7), accused of possessing illicit drugs. According to the Missouri Department of Corrections records, Nelly was apprehended in Maryland Heights, a suburb of his hometown of St. Louis. He was taken into custody at 4:45 a.m local time with bloodshot eyes.
Local news affiliate KRCG reports he was busted with four ecstasy pills and no insurance. He has since been released.
Maryland Heights Police Department
The arrest marks a dark cloud in an otherwise good life for Nelly. He reunited with his longtime love Ashanti, got married and is looking forward to raising their first child together. Public records revealed the couple tied the knot six months ago on December 27, 2023. The paperwork stated the marriage became official in St. Louis County, so it’s safe to conclude the ceremony took place in St. Louis.
Known for their on-again, off-again relationship that began in the early 2000s, Ashanti and Nelly shocked fans with the news of their quiet nuptials. The couple initially dated for nearly a decade before parting ways in 2014 and rekindling their romance last year.
After months of speculation from her fans, Ashanti confirmed she was pregnant in April with an Instagram video. At the same time, she announced Nelly had popped the question.
“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” she said in a statement to ESSENCE. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
Since then, Ashanti has been vocal about her pregnancy and journey into motherhood.
“This Mother’s Day was so special,” she wrote via Instagram in May. “Having our families together as we are about to embark on such an incredible journey was amazing. Wishing all of the amazing Moms and Moms to be a beautiful Mother’s Day/ Pre Mothers Day!!!!! grateful yeah yeah I know I’m late… it was so much food I got distracted. Ps… I only had 1 plate tho.”
Kid Capri is speaking directly to global rap phenom Travis Scott following his recent autographing stunt that went viral on social media.
Scott was caught on film signing copies of his Astroworld album for a few lucky fans who popped up on him as he was in-transit to another location. Everything was all fine and dandy until La Flame asked one of the kids for the name of his first mixtape before signing his vinyl.
The youngster appeared to stumble for a moment before seemingly admitting he was unfamiliar with Owl Pharaoh. It was at this point, Scott pulled the Sharpie away and closed the door on the group of fans. In a recent Instagram video, Kid Capri took Scott to task for his treatment of the young fan.
“Hey, yo, Travis Scott,” Kid Capri started off. “When we start being disrespectful to kids, bro? Little kid asked you for an autograph, pushed his hand away, looked at him like he was the devil and just walked away from him. At one time, you would’ve wanted somebody to ask you for an autograph or asked you for a picture or whatever it is he asked you for.”
Kid Capri didn’t hold back in criticizing Scott for his behavior and proceeded to begin calling out celebrities and petitioning them to remember their roots and the people who support them. In the process, he referenced the perseverance of the “MELTDOWN” rapper’s fan base by remarking on the tragedy at the fatal 2021 Astroworld Festival in his hometown of Houston.
“Celebs, get where they getting and they forget,” he said. “You know what I’m saying? Like dog, like 10 people died at one of your concerts. I would try to be as humble as possible. I’m not saying it’s your fault, but I would try to be as humble as possible when it comes to the fans, bro, they lift you up.”
Expressing his disappointment further, Kid Capri highlighted the importance of appreciating and respecting fans, especially young ones. He appeared to address the trend of Scott demanding his fans answer trivia questions about his discography in exchange for autographs as he continued.
“This ain’t the first time I seen you do some s##t that was funny style,” he said. “You know what I’m saying? As a little kid, and it p##### me off to see that. Cause I come from signing every autograph, taking every picture, doing video drops for people. We would’ve wished people asked us for that when we wasn’t on.
“I’m not at your level, but I’m at Kid Capri level and I respect the fans. That right there was crazy. I’m not saying you got to sign everybody’s thing or do what everybody say, but when it comes to little kids, they look at you as a superhero, bro, that s### right there was super, super corny.”
He concluded his passionate rant with a plea urging Scott and other celebrities to stay humble and appreciate their supporters.
“Y’all make what y’all going to make,” he said. “Y’all get what y’all going to get. And y’all forget the people that helped y’all get there, even if they didn’t help you get there. Be humble. Be glad that you’re in that position.”
Despite his criticism, Kid Capri acknowledged Scott’s talents, saying, “I think you’re a real talented dude. Dope producer, dope rapper, dope businessman, all that. But that s### ain’t got nothing to do. When you treat people beneath you don’t give f##k who you are.”
Kid Capri is known for his influential role in Hip-Hop that includes work with iconic artists and groups like Camp Lo. His dedication to his craft and his fans has earned him a lasting legacy in the music industry, making his words resonate even more powerfully in light of this incident.
Lauryn Hill and the rest of her Fugees brethren canceled their North American leg of the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Anniversary Tour this week, just days before it was to begin. Ticketholders posted screenshots of a message they received from Live Nation stating simply, “Your event has been canceled. A refund will be on its way to your account soon.”
Hill offered no explanation for the last minute decision—until now. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday (August 7), Hill attributed the cancelation to stories written about her. In the process, she assured her international fans the show would go on.
“With difficulty the decision was made to pull down our upcoming North American tour dates,” she wrote. “The shows in the UK and Europe ARE MOVING FORWARD as planned. Last year, I faced an injury that necessitated the rescheduling of some of my shows. Regrettably, some media outlet’s penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines have seemingly created a narrative that has affected ticket sales for the North American portion of the tour.”
She continued, “The trust and faith I have in my intentions and my commitment to my art seem to have been overshadowed by this unfortunate portrayal. The audiences in the UK and Europe not only haven’t seen the Miseducation Anniversary performances yet, they also haven’t seen the Fugees perform together in over 25 years!”
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour was expected to kick off on Friday (August 9) in Tampa. It included stops in Los Angeles, New York and New Jersey as well as Atlanta, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston and Milwaukee—18 U.S. dates in all. Hill suggested she was bothered by the cancelation and vowed to return.
“Performing for my fans is a profound exchange of energy and emotion that excites me every time,” she continued. “Every show is a piece of my expression and testament to our connection and shared love for music. I can assure you that no one is more disappointed about not being able to perform than I am.
“Know that I am not only grateful for those who appreciate and support my art, but that I FIGHT and push through all kinds of resistance to put together experiences that mean something for all of us. I love being able to bring these performances to you! I appreciate your understanding. We’re looking forward to performing at the shows in the UK and Europe in October—and for our fans in North America, when these unforeseen circumstances are resolved, we’ll be back in full force.”
Of course, Hill’s fans are growing tired of her inconsistencies when it comes to touring. As one fan wrote, “ITS SO DISHEARTENING BEING A FAN OF LAURYN HILL. Last October, a hour before the show in Dallas, it was cancelled with no warning. I tried again this run even when EVERYONE clowned me saying I was foolish for trying. Cancelled AGAIN. I love Lauryn man. But damn yo. DO BETTER.”
T-Pain has revealed the grotesque amount of cash he rakes in for an hour of playing video games and promptly stunted on himself by explaining that rapper Tee Grizzley earns even more.
In a surprising revelation, T-Pain has shared that he makes a staggering $50,000 to $60,000 an hour playing video games from the comfort of his home. During a recent interview, the rapper opened up about his lucrative side hustle, highlighting how the convenience of the revenue stream has caused him to reconsider archaic methods of generating profits within the music industry.
“When you making 50, 60 grand an hour playing video games in your draws, it’s kind of hard to get me to go out the country for, you know what I’m saying?” T-Pain stated.
He quickly clarified that despite his impressive earnings, he’s actually on the lower end of the scale. In doing so, he also exposed how rappers such as Tee Grizzley are breaking the glass ceiling of streaming earnings for artists.
“I’m on the low tier,” he said. “This dude’s making millions a month,” he explained. “I’m making less than Tee Grizzley. I know I’m making less. When we talk about hourly, I know I’m doing less than Tee Grizzley.”
T-Pain elaborated on how his deals work, providing insight into the kind of sponsorships and endorsements that come his way as a result of streaming.
“But you talk about like when I get deals, this muthaf###a playing. When I get deals like 7-Eleven, they gave me 250 grand to play any game I wanted for two hours,” he revealed.
He further detailed the simplicity of his promotional obligations when streaming by comparing them to the workload he endures when touring his music catalog for promotion and profitability opportunities.
“Just in certain intervals, just say, ‘Hey guys, 7-Eleven has pizza now. Don’t you want a pizza from 7-Eleven? Cool, let’s get back to the game for two hours.’ Easy money,” he said. “If you think I’m about go pack clothes, go get on a stage for an hour and a half, sweat it out in a state that I don’t know what the f##k is going on before I stay in that room and just say, ‘7-Eleven has pizza,’ and then go back to gaming. You think you gonna give me to leave my house.”
T-Pain’s candid admission shines a light on the lucrative world of gaming for celebrities. Among the top earners in the entertainment and rap industry who also stream are rappers like Sada Baby and Tee Grizzley. In fact, Grizzley recently explained how he’s making millions a month from his Grand Theft Auto 5 role-playing server, in part, from membership due fees from the 90,000 users who have joined the server he manages.
Yet amid SZA’s bustling tour schedule, she’s decided to hit pause. She didn’t indicate whether her time away from the stage will be spent crafting new music.
Previously, SZA discussed her creative journey and her choice to write about the concealed aspects of her life. Reflecting on her songwriting process, the 34-year-old shared insights with Variety in December.
“There’s mad aspects to my life,” the 34-year-old explained to Variety in December 2023. “But people don’t really know that, because all I sing about are the hidden aspects that I think are more interesting. Honestly, I could write about jet-skiing with my friends, but I don’t want to make a song about that, and I don’t want to hear a song about it either.”
Kanye West claims he was drunk when he made his inflammatory antisemitic comments on Twitter (X) in 2022.
In an old interview with conservative Candace Owens that just surfaced on Wednesday (August 7), West said, “I definitely was drinking when I put up the Death Con tweet. You wanna know what alcohol I had inside me? Hennessy.” He went on to say it made him “gray” and quickly brought out his inner demons. But interestingly enough, when Owens asked why he didn’t just divulge that information when the backlash began, he said he didn’t want his words discredited.
Ye (Kanye West) talks about why he called out Jewish people in the entertainment industry with Candace Owens on YouTube.
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West’s first offensive tweet about the Jewish community arrived in October 2022. He tweeted in part, “I’m a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE.” But that was just the beginning. He then went on to make a series of antisemitic comments in interviews, which were widely condemned as harmful. During an interview with InfoWars, he praised Adolf Hitler, sparking even more outrage.
During Paris Fashion Week, West wore a shirt with the slogan “White Lives Matter,” which many perceived as a provocative and insensitive response to the Black Lives Matter movement. His erratic behavior on social media, including targeted harassment of individuals and spreading misinformation, further alienated many fans and public figures.
West ultimately issued a half-baked apology, written in Hebrew, in December 2023 via Instagram. He wrote: “I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions, it was not my intention to hurt or disrespect, and I deeply regret any pain I may have caused. I am committed to starting with myself and learning from this experience to ensure greater sensitivity and understanding in the future.”
Kanye West also asked for forgiveness, claiming it is “important” to him and that he wants to make amends and promote unity. But most people didn’t buy it, including Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg. He assumed he was only apologizing because he was about to drop the first installment of Vultures with Ty Dolla $ign.
“I thought, ‘I wonder what the sample is that Kanye needs to try to clear before Friday,'” Rosenberg said. “We all know Kanye notoriously is late with handling album stuff. I just wonder whether there was something getting held up. And someone said, ‘Hey, this sample does not get cleared if he does not issue an apology.’ Like you guys said, he just goes on chat GPT and boom we get a quote apology.”
He added, “No part of me believes this apology. I totally agree by the way that the Hebrew part was like so, either intentionally or unintentionally, offensive. As if American Jews can just read Hebrew without vowels. Like bro, it’s just another offensive thing here.”
Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign just released the second installment of Vultures. It’s expected to debut at No. 2 with around 68,000 units sold in its opening week. Taylor Swift will once again take the top spot.
Rapper Julio Foolio was stalked through Tampa and assassinated in a brutal gang feud, prosecutors revealed Tuesday.
Court documents detail a sinister sequence of events that led to the death of Foolio, a member of the KTA/6 Block gang, targeted by rivals from the ATK (Ace’s Top Killers) gang.
On Sunday, June 23, Foolio, whose real name is Charles Jones, Jr., was gunned down at a Holiday Inn as he celebrated his birthday.
The suspects, Isaiah Chance, Alicia Andrews, Sean Gathright, Davion Murphy and Rashad Murphy, used two cars— a Chevy Cruze and a Chevy Impala— and followed Foolio to two strip clubs before ambushing him at the hotel, according to the court records.
The assailants wielded two AR-style rifles and a Glock pistol in the cold-blooded killing.
Investigators discovered that on the night of the murder, Chance and his girlfriend, Andrews, shadowed Foolio from one strip club to the next.
Surveillance footage showed Chance on his phone at one of the clubs, calling Gathright, who was in the second vehicle.
The suspects circled Foolio’s vehicle twice before the Murphys and Gathright opened fire. Julio Foolio was pronounced dead at the scene, while three others were injured in the hail of bullets.
Law enforcement agencies have arrested four of the five suspects, who are now facing first-degree murder charges and are being held without bond.
Authorities are actively seeking Davion Murphy, and his capture appears imminent.
The march begins at the birthplace of Hip-Hop, 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, where KRS-One and other leaders will host a private press conference and deliver opening remarks. After the press conference, he and other leaders will convene at Cedar Park to begin the march at 10 a.m. ET.
Participants are encouraged to check in at Cedar Park between 8:00am and 10:00am to receive their credentials and all will move from Cedar Park to Crotona Park, which is also in The Bronx. Closing remarks take place at 12 p.m. ET.
Additional activities will continue at The Temple of Hip-Hop in Newark, New Jersey at 3:30 pm ET. The free concert runs until 8 p.m. and will feature a festival-style atmosphere with free food, water and activities for children and seniors.
KRS-One’s leadership in promoting peace and conflict resolution through Hip-Hop is well-documented through the years. Legendary songs like “Self Destruction” (1989) and “Stop the Violence” (1988) have reverberated through the years as audio advocates for social change. KRS, known as The Teacha, has consistently used his platform to address critical issues facing urban communities.
