Rihanna reportedly gave birth to her second child with A$AP Rocky. According toTMZ, the couple’s baby was born in Los Angeles on August 3.
Entertainment Tonightand Peopleconfirmed the baby’s birth, which was first reported by gossip outlet. The child’s name and gender haven’t been disclosed.
“Rihanna and A$AP will spend the early days of parenthood out of the public eye and won’t make any immediate plans to debut the new baby,” a source told Entertainment Tonight.
Rihanna revealed she was pregnant with her second child in February, when she unveiled her baby bump while performing at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their first child in 2022. They named their baby boy after Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, who appreciated his connection to the couple’s firstborn.
“[It’s] a great honor to know that there’s another generation that’s not even of my own household that feels the strength and the inspiration of that name,” RZA told CNN. “It’s an honor and I salute her and A$AP and their family. All the blessings in the world from me.”
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been together for several years. A$AP Rocky publicly announced their relationship in a 2021 interview.
Donald Trump’s lawyers agreed to a $200,000 bond in his Georgia criminal case on Monday (August 21). The terms of the deal included several conditions aimed at keeping Trump from attacking people involved in the case.
Trump was ordered to “make no direct or indirect threat of any nature” against co-defendants, witnesses, victims and the community. The bond conditions included anything he shared or reposted on social media.
The ex-president’s antics made it hard to believe he won’t violate the terms of his pretrial release. Trump continued to vilify Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis via Truth Social on Monday morning.
“Governor Kemp of Georgia is fighting hard against the Impeachment of the crooked, incompetent, & highly partisan D.A. of Fulton County, Fani Willis, who has allowed Murder and other Violent Crime to MASSIVELY ESCALATE,” Trump wrote. “Crime in Atlanta is WORST IN NATION. She should be impeached for many reasons, not just the Witch Hunt (I did nothing wrong!). Willis should focus on out of control Murder, not ‘I will get TRUMP’ over a Perfect Phone Call. Georgia does not deserve this GIANT MURDER WAVE!”
Trump was indicted for his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia last week. Fulton County prosecutors accused the former president of leading a “criminal enterprise” to keep himself in office.
The racketeering indictment cited 19 defendants and 41 criminal counts. The charges added to Trump’s legal woes as he was indicted for the fourth time in a matter of months.
Reason may want to rethink his claim that J. Cole’s highly-anticipated upcoming project, The Fall Off, will best his former Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate Kendrick Lamar and his Grammy Award-winning album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.
Walking that back a bit, Reason revealed his belief that J. Cole will regain the edge as the biggest Hip-Hop artist in the world upon the release of his new record following a tumultuous week of promotion for his Porsches album. So in essence, yes, Reason appeared to make this hot take the same week he and TDE record label President Moosa exchanged words during a livestream podcast, but no, it wasn’t made with ill intent.
Prepare for even more context; what Reason said, or what I believe he said from what I understand, is that both Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole have engaged in a calculated game of cat and mouse over the years as they chase each other to and from the pinnacle of the rap game. Where Reason appears to give J. Cole the edge over Kendrick Lamar is solely within the department of activity—not to be mistaken for consistency. Essentially, the Carson native said that Cole’s constant activity on features and such will likely propel him into yet another stratosphere of rap stardom once The Fall Off drops.
To make it abundantly clear, Reason even made the point to explicitly state he doesn’t believe J. Cole is better than Kendrick Lamar but rather the work speaks for itself. And it does, so to speak—I mean, Cole is out here collaborating with K-Pop superstar and BTS frontman J Hope while simultaneously executive producing records with Mike WiLL Made-It and helming Dreamville. Reason was certainly logically engaged and emotionally dejected while navigating this debate and a look at the data at-a-glance proves it.
Rory & Mal debate on if J Cole surpassed Kendrick Lamar in 2023 with Reason. thoughts ?? pic.twitter.com/PUs8IweyQw
However, that fair old eye test never fails! Not even a full five days after Reason made the claim during his recent podcast appearance, K. Dot once again proved why he’s one of the few artists who can make his legions of fans wait nearly five years between projects—and somehow still compel them to worship and buy into the replay value of the music upon arrival and for years to come.
His proving ground? A live performance in Osaka, Japan, where the roar of the audience singing his “N95” hit word-for-word nearly drown out Kendrick Lamar’s own belabored vocals. More than a year after its release, this album still has an insane grip on the airwaves worldwide. Can the same be said about J. Cole’s 2021 album The Off-Season, more over, will the same be said about The Fall-Off?
I’m not Sway, so I don’t have the answers, but check out the insane clip below and try to see if you can guess the ballpark of how many folks were in the crowd.
Rod Wave ranted about the recklessness of blogs and social media after he was accused of cheating on his girlfriend. The Alamo Records artist criticized bloggers and online outlets in a series of Instagram Stories and Twitter posts on Monday (August 21).
“Fame s### lame,” he wrote. “Square ass blog n##### even worse anybody can say yo name how they want to and a blog site jus gone spread it to da world and ppl believe it. S### not fair don’t even care y’all hurt wit dat s###.”
Rod Wave posted a screenshot of several stories about him, noting how he typically doesn’t respond to manufactured news involving his name. But he said blogs crossed a line by spreading a cheating rumor.
“I never say nun back to y’all ass but y’all went way [too] far wit dat cheating s### bra,” he wrote.
Rod Wave wanted to see blogs and social media accounts face consequences for posting lies. He asked the purveyors of fake news to think about how it affects the people in his life.
“Da whole world on da internet bro it should be a crime to jus get on yo platform and lie and twist s### about ppl,” he wrote.
He added, “It’s forever f### da world wit me but what about da innocent ppl round me y’all effect.”
Rod Wave is preparing to release a new album titled Nostalgia. The project is scheduled to drop on September 15.
If it’s up to NLE Choppa, Polo G will be making record-breaking runs into his 50s, much like Nas, rather than ending his rap career early.
It appears the Cottonwood 2 rapper has been planting seeds of longevity in his fellow Hall Of Fame rap peer’s head for quite some time now—like even before Polo G began flirting with the idea of early retirement. For anyone who may have missed the bus on Polo G’s moment contemplating hanging up the mic, he tweeted earlier this month to his fans the news by hinting his upcoming HOOD POET album may be his last.
“Honestly, after my HOOD POET album I’m considering retiring from music,” Polo G posted on Friday (August 18). So I appreciate everybody ridin for me 10 fold.”
The Columbia recording artist later added, “This rap s### got so lame and watered down it ain’t no fun in it no more.” While Polo G is just 24 years of age, NLE Choppa isn’t even 21 yet, and they have both already been in the industry for nearly five years.
“The pair also share a unique bond and friendship that has extended over to the creative side of things where they have managed to craft several bangers over the years. I’d offer their 2022 banger “Unapologetic” as evidence of their dynamic collaborative chemistry—which has amassed well over five million YouTube views.
Burnout is definitely a real thing that we all face, especially within in fast-paced, high-context and demanding career pathways that lie within the entertainment industry. Nevertheless, NLE Choppa is convinced Polo G has what it takes to persevere and dominate and recently spoke about how he’s constantly hyping his friend and collaborator up to release music.
“I feel like with me and Polo G I’m like the little big brother sometimes,” NLE Choppa said in part. “You know, I even be texting him like, ‘Yo drop something,’ I’m always encouraging bro to keep going.”
NLE Choppa seemingly addressing Polo G’s frustration with the music industry in the same breath, saying, “I’m always being an encouraging light and always checking on him as well—checking on his mental health and whatnot. So yeah, I feel like he’s one of my peers in the rap industry where I can say like, you know, ‘that’s my guy.'”
While it’s hard to tell whether his words are hitting home, it’s obvious NLE Choppa is one of the countless individuals who would hate to see Polo G throw away his music career while he’s essentially in his prime.
Today CDG Entertainment rapper Infamous Thierry unveiled plans for his new single “ESPN” a track that is primed for sports highlights and jam-packed sports arenas. Weaving his voice between a rumbling bass, Infamous Thierry intertwines his lyrics with a menacing beat.
Keeping close ties to the sports world, Infamous Thierry has friendships with athletes across Louisiana where the LSU Tigers, the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and the NBA’s Pelicans call home.
“LSU is going up, I grew up by Southern University, so both of those colleges were like in radius and, you know we’ve been real happy with the Lady Tigers, Angel Reese and them. It’s a lot of great players going through the HBCU system at Southern, a lot of the players are getting drafted to NFL and to the NBA.”
With sports in Louisiana being such a popular lifestyle, this song is a clear anthem for the championship mentality that so many athletes from Louisiana possess, tapping in to the sounds and feelings of the state often called “The Boot.”
“ESPN was created in ATL during some studio sessions set up by Rod, on my management team. He’s got ties with QC and so I went down there and we did like three tracks during a studio session. I chose like maybe two, like three beats, I think K Major and Buggy both collaborated on the beats, but ESPN was one of those records.” Infamous Thierry said. “I chose that ESPN record, and the Big Homie song. I wrote each of ’em in like 15 minutes, I knew what I was going there to do, and it had a good feel to it, I think you can hear that in the song. I think a lot of people really like the energy of the song.”
But the feel-good vibes with music didn’t come easy to Infamous Thierry as there has been tragedy along the way, shaping his career path and desire to pursue music seriously.
“It is the environment. It’s the lack of opportunity. Around here it’s like the strongest survive, the strongest survive or survival or the fittest, you know, all of those terms come into play ’cause it’s crabs in a bucket.’ It’s a small city with like almost a million people in it, with not many jobs, a few colleges, you know, but not many things to do.”
Growing up Infamous Thierry always played sports, but injuries and the streets took over as he turned to music as a way to express himself and find a way out of his “crabs in a bucket” situation in Baton Rouge that took the life of his closest friend.
“I’ve been rapping as long as I remember, really since I was a kid,” Infamous Thierry explained. “But I started taking it seriously after one of my friends was killed. I called him my brother, I call his mama, my mama. He is no longer with us, he passed in 2016, so I made a song called I Remember for him because he was always on me trying to push my musical career further. Like he would always push me and say, ‘We need to go to a studio in Atlanta!’”
As fate would have it, tragedy turned to triumph as the tragic loss fueled Infamous’ inspiration to push his career further.
“I made the ‘I Remember’ for him, you know, for his mom and stuff, made the video, the video like went viral. I couldn’t believe the response, it was overwhelming. Everybody knows that song from where I’m from. That’s one of my biggest songs so far, but ever since then, I’ve been really focused and looking to reach those goals I set for myself” Infamous Thierry explained.
Going forward Infamous has his eyes set on an EP release and new visuals to continue the momentum leading into his next single release, “Big Homie” which was also recorded in Atlanta with “ESPN.”
“I’m definitely about to drop an EP or album, depending on how we decide to structure it. I got a lot of music videos, a lot of visuals, and a lot of different types of content. So we’re gonna do some contests, and a lot of different other things to keep the fans engaged and riding with the movement from BR to across the globe.”
Two sexual abuse cases against Michael Jackson have been revived.
According to court documents, a California appeals court ruled on Friday (August 18) that two men who have accused the late Thriller singer of sexually abusing them as children would be able to resume their lawsuits against Jackson’s companies.
Wade Robson, 40, and James Safechuck, 45, allege employees of MJJ Productions Inc. and MJJ Ventures Inc were complicit in Jackson’s sexual abuse against them as children.
Robson and Safechuck’s lawsuits claimed that the employees acted as “co-conspirators, collaborators, facilitators and alter egos” for the abuse when they should have had a “duty of care” to protect the boys from it.
MJJ Productions Inc and MJJ Ventures Inc are now owned by Jackson’s estate, which has once again denied that the late singer abused the boys.
A lawyer for the estate, Jonathan Steinsapir, said after Friday’s decision, “We remain fully confident that Michael is innocent of these allegations, which are contrary to all credible evidence and independent corroboration, and which were only first made years after Michael’s death by men motivated solely by money.”
Vince Finaldi, the lawyer for Robson and Safechuck, said in a statement that the court had overturned “incorrect rulings in these cases, which were against California law and would have set a dangerous precedent that endangered children”.
The Alt-Right is attacking Kid Rock for seeming to flip-flop on boycotting Anheuser-Busch for partnering with Dylan Mulvaney, a popular transgender woman on TikTok.
According toTMZ, the recording artist was spotted drinking Bud Light while attending the Colt Ford show at the Skydeck concert venue in Tennessee.
The uproar comes after he said “Grandpa is feeling a little frisky today. Let me tell you as clear and concise as possible. F*** Bud Light and f*** Anheuser-Busch” in a video a few months ago because they aligned themselves with an LGBTQIA influencer in a recent campaign, where her face was placed on cans of the beer.
Now, the trolls and critics are after him, calling him a fraud and mocking him for contradicting himself.
“LOL,” one Twitter (X) user wrote. “Last night Kid Rock was pictured drinking a Bud Light at a concert after he led an effort to cancel the company. It wasn’t long ago he shot up a case of Bud Light with an AR-15.”
LOL. Last night Kid Rock was pictured drinking a Bud Light at a concert after he led an effort to cancel the company.
MSNBC‘s Mehdi Hasan mocked, “First, he doesn’t just vow to boycott Bud Light, he shoots a case of it on camera with an AR-15. Then, not only does he go back to immediately drinking Bud Light again but he does it in public and gets caught. Can’t make this stuff up.”
First, he doesn’t just vow to boycott Bud Light, he shoots a case of it on camera with an AR-15.
Then, not only does he go back to immediately drinking Bud Light again but he does it in public and gets caught.
Ultra-Conservative Nick Adams, who calls himself the Alpha Male, wrote a message to the masses making light of the whole controversy.
“I have been made aware of the social media posts circulating that show Kid Rock (allegedly) enjoying a can of Bud Light,” he wrote. “I take this allegation seriously and am in close contact with sources on the ground.
“I am currently conducting a thorough investigation, evaluating confidential photo and video evidence, and interviewing eye witnesses. Kid Rock is an American icon and a patriot. He will be considered innocent until proven guilty. I have complete and total faith that we will unover (sic) the truth.”
Blueface recently went one-on-one with Floyd “Money” Mayweather in the ring. You gotta give him props for his gutsiness, but he couldn’t event touch Floyd. Nevertheless, he stepped in the ring with the undefeated champ himself for an intense sparring session.
Going up against Mayweather seems like attempting to outrun Usain Bolt in a pair of flip flops, but at least Blueface gave it his all and showed some grit and determination in there. In the end, Coach Mayweather acknowledged that Blueface had earned his approval. That alone is no small feat.
Wack 100 was on site for the matchup as he posed with Floyd and Blueface after the sparring match. Taken from Zeus Network’s Crazy In Love show, Chrisean Rock is heard cheering on her man in the background as Floyd applies the pressure to Blueface in the ring.
Looks like Blueface is taking his boxing pretty seriously.
In early August, R&B singer and Reiki Healer Brandon Vee shattered the airwaves with his newest hit, “Java Love”. This isn’t just a song; it’s a fervent, rallying cry against societal norms confining people within specific labels. From personal experiences and extensive observation, Brandon understands what it’s like to be defined by assumptions and expectations of others and your complexities reduced to a simplistic label. The talented artist takes a sonic sledgehammer to this damaging practice.
With “Java Love”, Brandon crafts an anthem that champions people marginalized by stereotypes, particularly women. Through his lyrics, he weaves a lifeline for women of color who’ve been unfairly typecast and pigeonholed. He sees through the trap of labels like “sassy” or “angry”, and with each note, he’s flipping the script. “Java Love” isn’t just a melody; it’s a declaration of defiance, a testament that strength and beauty are innate, unyielding forces.
Brandon doesn’t stop at the surface but uses his lyrics to peel back layers of societal complexities. He artfully employs the metaphor of coffee, summoning the rich aroma of freshly brewed beans to symbolize the unfiltered beauty of men and women of color. “Coffee, you are my happiness, straight black with no additives,” he sings, rejecting the idea that authenticity requires alteration. With lyrics like “Java love, I need your Java love, melanin my medicine,” he ignites a revolution of empowerment. The song becomes an anthem, a tribute to natural beauty that requires no additives or alterations.
The genius of Brandon’s lyrics extends further. He highlights the media’s tendency to brand people of color, singing, “Caution that you’re hot, but I know you’re not, they just want to put the label on.” This is what often happens in our world, with most people forming their opinions about others based on what they saw on the news, movies, or social media clips. With each verse, Brandon highlights the media’s penchant for reducing people of color to labels, weaving narratives, and creating pitfalls for them.
As a black and Latino man, Brandon offers a personal narrative within the song’s theme. He provides a glimpse into his life, unveiling his tumultuous journey of acceptance and rejection. In a media-saturated world growing more politically and socially polarized, Brandon’s “Java Love” serves as a rallying cry against society’s narrow standards, reminding people of color that true strength lies in unapologetically being yourself. More than a melody or an expression, the song is a declaration of unity, amplifying the collective experience of people of color.
From his beginnings as a Brooklyn poet to the soul-stirring soundscapes of his latest album, Revolution Of The Soul, released on April 28, 2023, Brandon’s artistic evolution has been one of growth and self-discovery. Drawing inspiration from legends like J. Cole, Childish Gambino, and Funkadelic, his melodies aren’t just a symphony for the ears; they’re a path to introspection and catharsis. It’s as if every note he produces has a drop of healing, a touch of magic that resonates with anyone seeking solace in music.
With its rich metaphors and captivating soundscape, “Java Love” isn’t just another song. It’s a declaration of embracing uniqueness and a fervent plea to dismantle societal molds. In our highly divided society, Brandon Vee isn’t just an artist. He’s a catalyst for change, a reminder that music isn’t just entertainment; it’s a powerful tool for transformation.
Drake recently caught a book a fan threw at his head during a concert.
While the “In My Feelings” rapper spoke to the audience at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California on Friday, a fan threw a book towards his head.
Drake, who was holding a microphone at the time, showed off his quick reflexes by catching the book in his other hand.
“You’re lucky I’m quick,” Drake responded from the stage, according to audience footage posted on social media. “Would’ve had to beat your a*s if that hit me in the face.”
Drake then threw the book to the floor and continued talking to the audience. The book was revealed to be a copy of the fan’s newly-released poetry collection “Titles Ruin Everything: A Stream of Consciousness.”
The incident marked the third time a Drake fan had thrown a hard object at him on his It’s All a Blur tour. Previously, a phone hit him in the arm and a vape landed on the stage beside him.
Paramount+ decided to take BET off the market last week, even after multiple big names made bids for ownership, which increased its value in the network’s eyes.
As previously reported, Tyler Perry, Diddy and 50 Cent were among the leading contenders to own the world’s first all-Black content cable channel and its affiliated platforms and streaming services.
Now, 50 Cent has explained why he stepped away from the deal. After seeing the hefty evaluation, 50 Cent said the asking price for ownership of BET was too much.
The “Get Rich or Die Trying” mogul also brought Kenya Barris and Shaquille O’Neal to the table for acquisition talks. But even with those heavy hitters, 50 Cent didn’t want to spend $3 billion on it.
Taking to Instagram, 50 Cent shared a screenshot of a headline that read: “Shaquille O’Neal and 50 Cent Fail to Secure $3,000,000,000 Worth Buy Out as 53YO Legend Makes $2 Billion Refusal.”
He wrote in the caption, “We will get them next time, @shaq. That s### wasn’t worth 3,000,000,000.”
Jermaine Dupri returned to Twitter (X) to clarify some recent comments he made about celebrations for Hip-Hop culture’s 50th anniversary.
On August 18, JD tweeted, “Just for the record! No brands have done any dinners or get-togethers in Atlanta celebrating the 50 anniversary of Hip-Hop. That’s Crazy!!!”
That post ignited conversation on social media. One Twitter (X) user pointed out Dupri didn’t participate in the star-studded, day-long “Hip Hop 50 Live” show at New York’s Yankee Stadium on August 11.
Dupri responded, “And your point is?” The So So Def label founder also got into a back-and-forth with someone online over the fact that he did attend the Sprite sponsored the “ATL 50 Hip-Hop” concert.
“I’m glad you went back to what I said in my tweet because I would not use the word dinners if I meant a concert,” JD stated. He also asked, “But my point behind the tweet, do you feel like that concert was a representation of something that’s never happened?”
In the wee hours of Monday morning (August 21), Jermaine Dupri had more to say about his complaints and the reactions he received to his comments. Apparently, the Atlanta-raised artist/executive wanted to make it clear he didn’t have issues with the way Hip-Hop’s 50th birthday was honored in New York City.
“[It’s] crazy! I see someone is trying to take my tweet and create the narrative that [I’m] mad about what’s been happening in NY for #HipHop50 compared to what’s been happening in Atlanta, lol that’s completely false,” Dupri posted. “My statement was all [business] related.”
Its crazy! I see someone is trying to take my tweet and create the narrative that Im mad about what’s been happening in NY for #Hiphop50 compared to what’s been happening in Atlanta,lol that’s completely false, My statement was all buisness related
NLE Choppa likes to give his opinions on various topics. Over the weekend, the 20-year-old entertainer turned his attention to the Black community.
NLE Choppa posted a message on Twitter (X) directed at members of his own race. In particular, the “S### Me Out” performer focused on the relationship between the genders.
“Hate has divided a good amount of Black females and Black males,” he wrote. “Our community [used] to live in so much love & togetherness!”
The Memphis, Tennesse native continued, “Now we criticize and crucify each other verbally, physically and emotionally. It hurt so much to see, it’s like we need negativity to fuel us.”
It’s not clear what sparked this post by NLE Choppa. However, in recent days, sections of the internet have been making fun of the Cottonwood 2 album creator for his naming his newborn son ChoZen Wone.
“His name is special, spiritual and unique,” Choppa said. He also added, “ChoZen – picked by God, God’s favorite and also zenful energy. W(one) – he already ‘won” at life, and he’s also the ‘chosen’ one.”
In addition, NLE Choppa created rap blog content by taking on the Non-Player Character trend made popular by internet personality Pinkydoll. Fellow Memphis rapper Key Glock publicly laughed at Choppa’s NPC attempt.
A California jury convicted Tory Lanez on three felony charges in 2022, which were connected to the 2020 shooting of Megan The Stallion.
Megan Thee Stallion publicly named Tory Lanez as the shooter. Following his trial, a judge sentenced Lanez to 10 years in prison for assault with a semiautomatic handgun, having a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle and gross negligence in discharging his firearm.
Despite the judicial system ruling Tory Lanez guilty, there are rap personalities who believe the Canadian singer/rapper’s claims of innocence. For example, Wack 100 still thinks Lanez didn’t pull the trigger that night.
“Tory’s innocent… He didn’t do that s###,” Wack 100 said on No Jumper’s Adam & Wack 100 Show. Wack also went on to say, “He’ll be home in two years.” No Jumper founder, Adam22, disagreed.
Adam22 argued anyone claiming Tory Lanez didn’t shoot Megan Thee Stallion essentially accepts a conspiracy theory about the case. At one point, Lanez’s father, Sonstar Peterson, pushed an unsubstantiated narrative that Roc Nation somehow conspired against his son.
“Who do you think shot [Megan Thee Stallion]?” Adam22 asked Wack 100. The longtime manager of rap acts like The Game and Blueface responded, “Kelsey… accidental they’re struggling for the gun, yeah.”
Akademiks previously expressed skepticism about Tory Lanez’s guilt. The podcaster said, “I’m still kinda a little doubtful, but the verdict is the verdict. I think the people who were reporting at court at that time were biased.”
Megan Thee Stallion recently delivered a message to her doubters and condemners. During her set at the Outside Lands Festival, the Grammy winner declared, “F### all my haters! None of that s### you was doing or saying broke me.”
R&B veteran Ciara let her 7-track CiCi EP loose on August 18. The project hosts songs such as “BRB,” “How We Roll” featuring Chris Brown and “Forever” featuring Lil Baby.
Ciara responded to Coach Kenia Cole’s critical take. The Grammy winner shot back, “And… you’re watching… 🙂 taking time to comment. Gotta love it. #CiCi EP.”
One of the singer’s fans showed her support by posting, “THANK YOU FOR LETTING #CiCi OUT ON THESE HOES! SHUT ‘EM UP, FAVE!!!!!!!! #CiCi outside [for real], lmaoooooo YES!!!!!!”
That comment led to Ciara stating, “Not the assistant coach of a women’s basketball team taking time to hate… that makes no sense.” She added a GIF of actress Viola Davis grabbing her purse.
CiCi joins a discography that also includes full-length albums like 2004’s Goodies, 2006’s The Evolution, 2009’s Fantasy Ride and her self-titled LP in 2013.
“I love [you] baby brother,” he wrote. “Rest up. I’m gone make the world pay. I swear to God. Nobody [is] safe. Standing over everybody.”
The 33-year-old 4LIFE album creator also added, “I’m ready for whatever come with this s###. It’s ok. Don’t feel sorry for me. I’m not gone feel sorry for nobody. Only God knows.”
According to Fox 13, the Memphis Police Department confirmed a man died from gunshot wounds near a gas station in the city on Friday (August 18).
While authorities haven’t released information about the victim in that shooting, other reports suggest investigators discovered Blac Youngsta’s brother dead at the scene.
Youngsta mourned the passing of two other family members in recent years. The Yo Gotti protégé previously dealt with losing a brother in 2016 and another brother in 2019.
“Life will never be the same,” he wrote via Instagram on Sunday (August 20). “But God got me. I’m the strongest man [in] the world.” Police haven’t identified a suspect in the August 18 shooting.
Blac Youngsta dropped the 4LIFE album in May 2022. His catalog also contains singles such as “Booty,” “Hip Hopper” featuring Lil Yachty and “1 2 3” with Moneybagg Yo.
Hip-hop artists have long faced allegations of belonging to the Illuminati, with some of your favorite rappers accused of selling their soul or sacrificing loved ones in the pursuit of fortune and fame.
Soulja Boy is no different, and his rise in the industry was subject to the same Illuminati conspiracy theories after he seemingly came out of nowhere and was propelled to early viral success when he emerged onto the scene in the late 2000s.
During a recent Instagram Live session, the Atlanta-based rapper addressed accusations he’s part of the occult. However, according to Soulja Boy, if he were involved in the Illuminati, he’d have already shut down all his haters.
“‘Soulja Boy joined the Illuminati, that’s how he got his money. That’s how he got famous, that’s how he got rich,’” he told his IG Live viewers, recounting the gossip. “But guess what? All I ever did was pray to God and stayed in the studio and stayed down until I made it, until I got on. They always gon’ try to discredit you for anything you do.”
The “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” hitmaker explained his belief in God means “you gon’ go through s###.” Among these trials are facing lies in the media and beefing with unknown haters. “You go through more s### when you f#####’ with God.”
Moreover, Soulja Boy insisted his life would be easier if he actually dabbled in the dark forces.
“If I was like a devil ass artist that worship the devil and s###, I’d be straight,” he surmised. “It wouldn’t be no blogs lying on my name, it wouldn’t be no rappers beefing with me, you know what I’m saying? But since I f### with God, I’ma go through more s### than the average person.”
Lul Tim’s attorney has reportedly confirmed the murder charges against him have been dropped.
YouTube creator Mickey Truth broke the news this weekend, claiming Lul Tim—who was initially arrested for the murder of King Von—beat the murder charges after prosecutors classified his actions as self-defense. However, at that time, there was no official confirmation, and a search for Lul Tim’s government name in the Fulton County case records garnered no results.
King Von was fatally shot during a fight outside an Atlanta Hookah lounge on November 6, 2020. Cops arrested Lul Tim the following day. He was charged with felony murder in King Von’s death.
Authorities believe Von was fatally shot during an altercation between his entourage and a group of people that included Quando Rondo and Luh Tim. Six people were shot during an exchange of gunfire. Three of them, including Kin Von, died from their injuries.
Lul Tim posted a $100,000 bond in March 2021 and was released from Fulton County Jail.
However, Lul Tim’s attorney recently confirmed murder charges have been dropped. “The case against Mr. Leeks was dismissed prior to ever being indicted,” Noah Pines said in a statement to XXL.
Meanwhile, Asian Doll, King Von’s girlfriend, reacted to the initial rumors on social media. She claimed it wasn’t a surprise that cops dropped the charges against Lul Tim because he didn’t do it. According to Asian Doll, King Von was taken out by the authorities.
“Because the police said Tim ain’t kill him the police did,” she shared in a since-deleted tweet.
Lil Wop has announced he is calling off his transition after revealing earlier this year he was taking steps to become a transgender woman.
The former Gucci Mane artist took to social media over the weekend to inform fans of his plans. According to Lil Wop, he made the decision because the baddies “need” him. However, he will still wear women’s clothing and identify as gay.
“I ain’t transition no more the bad b###### & the trans b###### need a real n#### like me,” Wop wrote August 18. “And just to clarify I’m not saying I’m not gay or I’m not gone be dressing up I’m just not fully transition.”
I ain’t transition no more the bad b###### & the trans b###### need a real n#### like me 😎😤
In May, Lil Wop took to social media to announce his plans to undergo a gender transition. “In The Transition Into Becoming A Full Transgender,” he wrote in the since-deleted post.
He had previously come out as bisexual to his fans, revealing “I like Guys & Girls” in 2022.
Days after announcing he will no longer be transitioning, Lil Wop turned X (formerly Twitter) into X-rated. He shared a trio of very explicit videos from his OnlyFans account with his followers. While he appears to be the person in the extremely graphic clips, it is unclear if the videos are throwbacks or if the Chicago-based rapper has cut off his dreadlocks.
