Kid Cudi and Alexa Demie have been tapped to star in Calvin Klein’s Fall 2023 campaign. Calvin Klein officials unveiled their latest campaign, which “redefines sensuality through scenes of pleasure and play.”
In their debut campaign for the global fashion brand, “Euphoria” actress Alexa and rapper/actor Kid Cudi join Calvin Klein ambassadors Kendall Jenner, Jennie from BLACKPINK, and Jung Kook from BTS.
Each has starred in a photoshoot, resulting in a dazzling mix of color and black-and-white images shot by fashion photographers Inez and Vinoodh.
Alexa, who is best known for her role as Maddy in HBO’s “Euphoria,” has been captured in a bold and seductive shoot modeling several of the brand’s signature looks, reimagined with her sense of style. She also showcased a selection of simple bralettes, lingerie pieces, and shapewear.
Meanwhile, Jung Kook showed off a matching denim jacket and trousers set in various fun and playful images, and Kendall and Jennie exuded femininity in a selection of ’90s-inspired looks, including oversized denim jackets and loose-fitting suits.
A Missouri police chief tried to convince a judge to hand down a lighter punishment to Tory Lanez.
According to Meghann Cuniff’s newsletter, New Haven Chief of Police Chris Hammann was one of the current and former government officials who asked Judge David Herriford for leniency ahead of the Canadian rapper/singer’s sentencing.
Judge Herriford sentenced Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, to 10 years in prison on August 8. Hammann, a Kansas City councilman, a former city parks commissioner from California and others requested a lenient sentence in a July 26 letter to the judge.
“While we acknowledge the serious nature of the charges against Mr. Peterson, we also believe in the power of redemption and the potential for personal growth,” the letter read, per documents obtained by Cuniff. “Our legal system should not solely focus on punishment but should also provide opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration into society.”
Iggy Azalea wrote a similar letter, which surfaced online. She received backlash for supporting Tory Lanez, prompting her to respond on social media.
“I don’t ‘support’ anyone,” she declared. “The whole thing is full of oddities … I was told this was for a judge only, yet it’s being discussed in public? I never intended to publicly comment.”
Last December, Tory Lanez was convicted of three felonies for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. He maintains his innocence.
Travis Scott allowed more fans to see his Circus Maximus movie by releasing it on YouTube on Tuesday (August 15). The film premiered at select AMC theaters in July.
Circus Maximus features music from Travis Scott’s latest album Utopia. The film includes contributions from award-winning directors Nicolas Winding Refn and Gaspar Noé, among others.
Earlier this month, Travis Scott thanked the film’s contributors via social media. He specifically shouted out the directors for “making this happen in the craziest time.”
“Every one that work on the film with me from the grip to the person that pick up the last thing from the set just wanna thank ya for your time and make this happen with me when everyone that thought It was impossible,” he wrote on Twitter.
Travis Scott dropped Circus Maximus on YouTube after his Utopia album secured a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Utopia was the second Hip-Hop album to top the chart in 2023. Lil Uzi Vert’s Pink Tape was the first.
Later this year, Travis Scott intends to hit the road for a tour in support of Utopia. His plans faced some pushback from the Houston Police Officers’ Union, which spoke out against him booking a concert in Houston after the Astroworld tragedy.
Tone Trump is a legend in his own right, someone who’s proven his talents in the rap game, firmly stands on what he believes in, and truly brings to life the real definition of a ”hustler.” In fact, he’s best known for his motivational catchphrases “let’s win” and “hustle or starve.”
In describing himself, Tone states, “The first thing I always say is I’m a Muslim. I’m a striving, praying Muslim. I’m a father, and I’m the greatest hustler alive. You can Google ‘greatest hustler alive,’ and my picture comes up first. I’m the ultimate hustler, in and out of music and film. In the streets, in my community, I’m just the ultimate hustler.”
Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Tone Tump, real name Tony Brice is a rapper, actor, father, influencer, motivator, and entrepreneur all in one. Having been raised by a single mother, who protected him from the poverty and violence that surrounded him, Tone is a proud praying Muslim, who’s got one hell of a story to tell.
With music being his saving grace, Tone went from being shot (and almost going blind) to signing a six-figure contract in New York. To date, Tone has been affiliated with 50 Cent’s G-Unit crew, as well as Jeezy’s CTE camp.
But now, he inks yet another distribution deal with Jim Jones’ Vamplife Records, who will be releasing his forthcoming project titled Still Striving. The album is executive produced by Kevin Gates, slated to be released this September.
AllHipHop spoke with Tone Trump who was posted in Philly shooting a commercial before heading to New York for the weekend. Read below as we discuss how he got his name, tapping in with 50 Cent and Jeezy, his new project, his relationship with Kevin Gates, his love for Nipsey Hussle, giving back, and more!
AllHipHop: What are you doing in New York?
Tone Trump: They have a Halal Food Festival this weekend, so I’m doing a Meet & Greet. Eat a bunch of good foods and shooting content, the fun part of the job. It’s 200 different Halal vendors. It’s massive, it’s going to be 20K people there. It’s a really big deal. Basically all the best Halal foods in the Tri-state area, we have a bunch of activities. It’s a big Muslim event at Nassau College in Long Island. It’s gonna be nice.
AllHipHop: You pride yourself in being a hustler. Where did you get that mindset?
Tone Trump: Yeah. My mom told me when I was nine years old, I was the man of the house. From the beginning of my life, I had a structure and I had a responsibility. I had to take accountability, to make sure my mom and my little sister was good. I always chased a dollar. At times, it got me in trouble. At times, it’s helped me make history. It’s a part of my DNA. I’m a born hustler. I gotta go get it.
AllHipHop: How’d you get your name?
Tone Trump: I got my name when I was little. I’m from Philly, and Philly is close to a city called Atlantic City, New Jersey. Atlantic City, New Jersey is a casino town. Before everybody started hating on Donald Trump and he became President, Donald Trump was loved by our culture. When you would go to Atlantic City, his name was real big. In the lights, you’ll see it. At the time, I had aspirations to live a fast life, get money lifestyle. That was the perfect name to attach to my mogul status and me wanting to be the ultimate businessman from the streets. I set that name and handle, and it stuck with me. The Tone part, my government name is Tony, so that’s short for Tony.
AllHipHop: You were signed to G Unit, as well as Jeezy’s CTE camp as well. Could you summarize your time at both?
Tone Trump: The G Unit relationship, many years ago 50 was shooting the pilot for a TV show that was covering artists in Philadelphia and the underground Hip-Hop scene. He put together a group of artists from Philly, I had the honor of being a part of that. We shot a show. The show was really really good. It never came out. A lot of us, a lot of the brothers involved got locked up. A lot of crazy stuff started happening. So obviously 50 had to move forward, but it was a great learning experience to get to build with 50 and Yayo and them.
That was 2009, 2010. Fast forward to 2012, I had a record called “Afghan” that picked up in the streets. Radio, Funk Flex started dropping bombs on it. Jeezy and them reached out, Jeezy got on the record for me for free. We did a deal. I ran around with the Snowman and toured with him for about two years and made music. Both of those situations were positive, I still love both of them brothers. I learned a lot about being a boss, and I move forward now as my own CEO.
AllHipHop: Talk about your new project that’s dropping, in partnership with Jim Jones.
Tone Trump: Yes ma’am. I just did a distribution situation with my company, MDF. The MDF stands for militant, discipline, and fearless. That’s my company. Jim’s company is Vamplife Records, then EMPIRE is part of the distribution situation. Our first project is called Still Striving, it’s a great project. I took a break from music. I’ve been working out the country, doing stuff in Africa and Saudi Arabia. Now, it’s time for me to get back in the streets. Music is therapy for me, and I wanted to get back to the music.
Still Striving is a project that reintroduces my music, my new sound. I got some great features on there, some big records. I got records with CeeLo Green on this project. Freeway, Jim Jones a bunch of great artists. Production from Ali The Greatest. I’m excited to get it out. It’ll be out in September inshallah, God-willing.
AllHipHop: Is it easy for you to get these fire features?
Tone Trump: Nothing is easy in the music industry. But I will say this: relationships is better than money. I’m somebody who when I first started off, I’ll be transparent, I didn’t have no money to pay for big features. But I had great relationships, I got a clean face. I’m respected everywhere I go. I’ve never paid for a feature in my career. I got records with everybody from Akon, Birdman, the late great Kay Slay, Jeezy. Not many people got Jeezy records, I got multiple Jeezy records. I got a whole album with CeeLo Green, five time Grammy winner.
My relationships from the streets to the prisons to the masjids to the industry are super solid, so I’ve never paid for a feature. I won’t say it’s easy, but winners respect winners and G’s respect G’s. When I reach out to people like Jim Jones, he sees what I’m already doing. Not just in music, but in the streets and in my community. I’m not talking about no gangster s###, I’m talking about positivity. They honor that, they all good men that come from the same struggle as me. I represent the trenches in the highest form, so it’s only right that they give Tone Trump a verse. It’s a good look for them too, so respect to all the people I work with.
AllHipHop: What’s your relationship with Kevin Gates?
Tone Trump: That’s my brother. That’s way beyond music, that’s my little brother. Recently I’ve put out some footage of him saying how I’m inspired him, but he inspires me as well. It’s a brotherhood. Obviously, we both Muslims. We both come from the same struggle. He’s one of my favorite people in the world. Couple years ago, I was dealing with some mental health issues. He was one of the people that helped lift me up and opened his home up to me.
Somebody like him, he gets six figures for a feature. He gave me a verse, he gave me a hook. Wouldn’t dare take no money from me, cleared the record right away. Shout out to Gates, that’s my brother. That’s beyond music. We’ll hurt someone about Gates. We’ll go to the ultimate level for Gates, and he knows that. We love him and his whole team and family. Shout out to lil bro.
AllHipHop: How did y’all meet originally?
Tone Trump: We met originally, through the streets honestly. Not no music stuff. When Gates was young, Gates was locked up in a juvenile situation. I was heavy on DVDs, and he was a fan of what I was doing. When he got his light, he reached out to me like a real one’s supposed to, and gave me my flowers. We’ve been linked ever since then, from traveling the world together.
When I went to Mecca, he was one of the first people I FaceTimed, because he had went right before me. We experienced things together through this industry. But more importantly, through our faith and through our families. He calls and checks on my kids and vice versa. It’s just a bond. It’s unbelievable. You would think we were born in the same city, but we weren’t. We connected through realness and through the streets, and through the honor of Islam.
AllHipHop: What’d it mean to have him executive produce your project?
Tone Trump: It means everything to me because Gates is younger than me, and Gates is very successful in this industry. He’s able to see things that I don’t see no more, because I really don’t pay attention to music. I’m creating my own genre. I call myself the TOP AHK, I represent the black Muslim struggle. I’m not chasing down being in the top Spotify artists or nothing like that. I’m trying to carve my niche into my own genre, then open the door for other young Muslim artists in the streets, who don’t want to compromise to the wickedness of the music industry.
For me to have Gates involved to EP my project, it means everything because he’s current. He’s poppin’ right now. He can help me with picking beats. He could tell me “no, put so and so on a song.” Different things like that. Even with the marketing, he says I inspired him. When he first started doing vlogs, Gates said he learned that from me. But now it’s ways that he does marketing, he knows how to go viral at the drop of the hat. We see him do it all the time. He’s on every blog site in the world saying the craziest stuff, but that’s an art to that. That’s a skill. Stuff like that, I can learn from my little brother, who’s a multi-Platinum artist. He’s not no regular degular. He’s one of the biggest in the world, so shout to Gates.
AllHipHop: I really respect how much you give back. Why is that important to you? Where did that come from?
Tone Trump: It came from my mother. Since we was little, even when we didn’t have anything, my mother taught us the importance of giving back. I’ll give you an example. I remember being in fourth grade, my mother would make an extra sandwich with my lunch. She’d tell me if somebody doesn’t have no lunch, you make sure you share this sandwich with him. As I grew older and I started to acquire things, first of all in my faith, I’m obligated to give back as a Muslim. Just as a man of honor, you should want to uplift your community.
We do feedings every Sunday in the roughest section of Philly, which is Kensington. We’ve raised millions and millions of dollars from Philadelphia all the way out to East Africa, with the work I do raising money for cataract surgeries, raising money for water wells. That’s what we’re doing now, we own a water well project. This is something that not just me, but the whole MDF, the whole family, we take a lot of pride in that. Me and my brother, sometimes we go out just me and him. We wake up one day like “let’s go feed the people.” We’ll order 100 meals and just hit the block.
We do it in every city we go to. When we go to Atlanta, you won’t see us at the hookah lounge, but you’ll see us outside the recovery center giving out Halal sandwiches. That’s the way we want to be remembered. Because right now, we working for our afterlife. When people tell my kids about me, I want them to tell them “your dad used to do this. He used to give back.” Not talk about rap beefs or no b#######. I want to make sure we set up our legacies, and that’s why it’s important to us.
AllHipHop: Hip-Hop celebrates 50 years this year, what does Hip-Hop mean to you? What was the moment you fell in love with Hip-Hop?
Tone Trump: Hip-Hop means everything to me. Other than the permission of Allah, Hip-Hop saved my life. I’ll never forget Kay Slay calling me. I was on my block one day and I was still doing illegal activities. Kay Slay called me and told me he was thinking about putting me on the cover of Straight Stunnin Magazine. I said “Slay, you can’t tell me you’re thinking about it and not do it.” Slay knew some of the stuff I was involved in, he said “you gotta pick.” I said Slay, if you give me this opportunity, I’ll stop what I’m doing. I never went back to selling drugs again.
I was on 54th Street between Market and Orange. He put me on the cover of Issue 14 of Straight Stunniin. I took music serious and I got a record deal about 20 months after that, it changed my life. It means everything. It’s embedded in our culture. You can’t be from where I’m from or be from my nationality — I’m black and Puerto Rican. You can’t be that and not love Hip-Hop. I’m talking, I had Kool Herc on stage with me when I did my signing party. I had Melly Mel on stage with me. I always try to make history with Hip-Hop. The first time Cassidy and Freeway was on stage together, was at one of my shows. I put that together to bring peace between them brothers after their legendary battle. For me, Hip-Hop is a tool of peace and love, and opportunity. I make money, I travel the world. I love this culture.
AllHipHop: What else are you excited for?
Tone Trump: We just opened up a new building in Chester, Pennsylvania. We have a cheesesteak restaurant called Union Steaks. We have a merch boutique, where we want to have all our merch and clothing, as well as other independent African American and Latino business owners with their clothing. All independent clothing and sneakers in our store. We have a podcast studio and a barbershop educational center, where we want to teach children how to do podcasts on and off camera, as well as get their barber license. Me and my brother have that business in Chester, Pennsylvania. I’m excited about that.
Inspired by the late, great Nipsey Hussle to give brick and mortars in our community. Nipsey was my brother too. I never got to meet Biggie and Pac, but Nipsey was my brother. He’s very dear to me, so I definitely want to mention him and say I love him. He’s the reason why we putting up these buildings and having centers for children. I tell people, this isn’t a restaurant. This is a building, we building up the same young black and Puerto Rican boys and girls to give them better options. Because right now in Philadelphia, in Chester and the surrounding areas, there’s so much gun violence. Instead of preaching about it, we gotta come up with solutions. We gotta say, “Yo I got a job for you lil bro. You don’t gotta do that.” That means more to me than any song, any video, any movie. So God-willing, we’ll be doing that. We do our soft grand opening on August 20th, cutting the ribbon. I’m excited about that.
AllHipHop: How did you and Nipsey tap in?
Tone Trump: That’s my brother man. I knew Nip before the world knew Nip. I was going out to LA, this was back in 2011. Honestly, I got into some drama out there. Nipsey Hussle being a brother in Hip-Hop once again, I got in some s### with some guys you don’t want to get in some s### with LA. Nipsey Hussle stood up for me like we grew up together. At the time, I didn’t know him other than through Twitter. He came through for me, frontline like “nah, he with us.” From that point on, they always took care and loved me.
When I first was going to Cali, I was going out there with some brothers from the red side. I didn’t know how that worked with the politics, so I wouldn’t really hitting Nip up. Nip’s like “man, f### that. You my brother. I don’t care who you with.” I was with Compton Menace and a bunch of the homies from the Piru side. Nip pulled up, took me around. Anytime I would go to LA, even if he wasn’t there, he made sure I had anything I needed. He made sure I was good. That goes for him and everybody from the 60’s, they my brothers. Much love to Kumasi, much love to Big U and the whole neighborhood.
Much much love to Nip. I just was in LA and I spoke at a masjid on Crenshaw. I donated a lot of money to that masjid on Crenshaw, in honor of Nipsey Hussle. It’s called Islah Educational Institute. It’s a black Muslim-owned school on 2900 Crenshaw Avenue. I wanted to do something special for Nip. All my merch that was Nipsey blue, we donated a portion to that school on Crenshaw. That was in honor of my brother Nipsey Hussle, so I’m really proud of that. I’m real real proud of that.
AllHipHop: If there’s one thing you want people to take away from Still Striving, what would that be?
Tone Trump: That I put together an authentic project. It’s gangsta. It’s no cursing from me on there, some of my features curse. But I’m showing the young boys you can express yourself. Be tough, be fly, be strong, without calling women the b-word. Without shooting, without the n-word at homies. We could talk about having fun, getting money, and living the dream, without self-destructing. It’s great music, it’s not boring.
And showing collaboration over competition. I got features from brothers from all over the world. I got Munna Duke from O’Block on there. I got Young Moe from VA. I got CeeLo. I got J. Stone from Crenshaw on there. I got Hardo from Pittsburgh on there. I wanted to get all over, strong, like-minded individuals who are leaders in their communities, to show that we can come together. We stronger together. That’s what Still Striving is about: do for yourself, but not by yourself. Link up with the brothers and sisters, and let’s build up.
Nems hopes to collaborate with Eminem after signing a deal with Goliath Records, the label founded by Slim Shady’s longtime manager Paul Rosenberg. The New York-bred rapper discussed the possibility of working with Eminem during an appearance on the AllHipHop podcast.
“If Em gave me a verse, that would be next-level s###,” Nems told hosts Chuck Creekmur and DJ Thoro. “At this point, I don’t even know if he knows who I am. I would assume he did, but if he don’t, Em’s one of the biggest artists in the world. [A collaboration] would be a dream come true, but I try not [to expect anything]. At this point of me being in the game this long, it’s like I’ma just keep going with my head down. And if it happens, it happens. If not, so be it. If it’s supposed to happen, it’s gonna.”
Nems, who has become known for his comedic videos in recent years, will release his Goliath Records debutRise of the Silverback on Friday (August 18). He wants the album to remind the world of his rap credentials.
“I got a lot of fans now that don’t even know I rap,” he said. “They think I’m a f###### comedian. That’s why I’m putting out so much content of me rapping to get them equipped. This is what I really do. That comedy s###, that was just me being a New Yorker and being able to adapt in any situation.”
Y’all really got Beyoncé mom, Miss Tina Knowles-Lawson, out here debunking personal toilet seat rumors on her daughter’s behalf.
Though this is the first time the Queen Bey’s toilet seat rumor has been addressed, the gossip regarding the matter has been running rampant since last month. Apparently, a Renaissance Tour insider ran their mouth off saying that because Beyoncé is such an “elite performer” she can get “anything she asks for,” including her own personal toilet seat. Said insider was bogus af, according to the Knowles family matriarch.
And not only did she address the seat tea, but Knowles-Lawson also scoffed at the notion her daughter is a high-maintenance monster while she spoke to paparazzi at LAX. Even though her comments were brief and drenched in a lethal amount of death glares and cyanide side-eye rolls, Knowles-Lawson quickly debunked the viral photos circulating of a massive black box of gear labeled “Beyoncé toilet seats” backstage at The Renaissance Tour.
“That is so ridiculous,” the mom of two told TMZ Monday (August 14). “Those are stands that you put fans on, they’re called toilet seats. That’s too much.”
Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Five (a.k.a. the Central Park Five) believed karma caught up to Donald Trump. Decades after Trump called for Salaam’s death, the activist spoke to AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur and discussed the ex-president’s four indictments.
“They say God don’t like ugly,” Salaam told AllHipHop. “They say God sees all. I’ve tweeted, ‘Karma.’ And it got retweeted millions of times. I mean the reality of it is this: how unfortunate for you to be in the position where once you called for our death and now you are being prosecuted for so-called crimes that you committed. We say so-called because, as they always say, you gotta say allegedly and all this other stuff.
He added, “But we all know what the deal is. We know how politics goes because we are the community, in fact, the body of people who created the term politricks. And it’s about restoring justice. It’s about making sure that when we see what’s going on, we understand with the eyes that God gave us, we gotta be correct. We gotta be on point, we gotta be right and exact.”
A grand jury indicted Trump and his co-conspirators on various charges, including violating Georgia’s RICO act, for their efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election on Monday (August 14). It was the fourth indictment against Trump in a matter of months. Salaam thought the charges would have a significant impact beyond the courtroom.
“If your legacy is tarnished like [Trump’s] legacy is tarnished, can you imagine now his children’s children’s children, the ripple effect that he is having on his future generations,” Salaam said. “He may think, ‘Hey, well, I don’t care ‘cause I got more money than I think God has.’ God is showing you the reality. And you’re being cut down.”
Check out AllHipHop’s conversation with Salaam below.
Even with a reported net worth of $240.7 billion, Elon Musk isn’t afraid to go gangsta on someone. The Twitter (X) owner took to social media to call his professional nemesis Mark Zuckerberg a “chicken” for not wanting to catch a fade in a caged arena.
The two have been talking about this potential bout since June 2021, when the 52-year-old Musk tweeted, “I’m up for a cage match if he is lol.” Like the slick-talking millennial he is, Zuck hit him with “send me location.”
On Sunday (August 13), the Facebook founder used Threads, which is Meta’s response to Twitter (X), to tell his followers he has no intention of engaging in a conflict with the Musk, per Deadline.
“I think we can all agree Elon isn’t serious and it’s time to move on,” he wrote. “I offered a real date. Dana White offered to make this a legit competition for charity. Elon won’t confirm a date, then says he needs surgery, and now asks to do a practice round in my backyard instead.
“If Elon ever gets serious about a real date and official event, he knows how to reach me. Otherwise, time to move on. I’m going to focus on competing with people who take the sport seriously.”
Musk took called bulls##t on the former Harvard student and wrote on his platform, “Zuck is a chicken.”
When one person asked if this meant 39-year-old Zuckerberg was simply “trying to chicken out” of the fight, Musk tossed out a rebuttal, saying, “He can’t eat at chic fil a because that would be cannibalism.”
He can’t eat at chic fil a because that would be cannibalism
If the fight were to happen, Musk said it would have been live-streamed and the proceeds would have gone to various veterans organizations. Dubbed, “The Battle of the Billionaires,” it was rumored to be held at a historic location like the Colosseum in Italy..
During her set at the Outside Lands Festival in California on Sunday, the Savage rapper seemingly spoke to fans about Tory Lanez being sentenced to 10 years in prison earlier that week for shooting at her in 2020.
“I just wanna say, f### all my haters,” Megan thee Stallion told the festival crowd. “None of that s### you was doing or saying broke me. None of that s### y’all be doing or saying to the Hotties broke them.”
She added, “I want all of the Hotties to put they m############ middle fingers up right now.”
Tory, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was convicted in December last year on charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, having a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence for shooting Megan in both feet after a party in July 2020.
In a victim impact statement during the two-day sentencing hearing, Megan thee Stalliion said, “He not only shot me. He made a mockery of my trauma.
“Since I was viciously shot by the defendant, I have not experienced a single day of peace. Slowly but surely, I’m healing and coming back, but I will never be the same.”
Following his sentence, Tory issued a statement insisting he will not apologize for a crime he did not commit.
“I have never let a hard time intimidate me,” he wrote on Instagram. “I will never never let no jail time eliminate me. Regardless of how they try to spin my words, I have always maintained my innocence, and I always will.”
Usher has announced the release of his highly anticipated new single, “Boyfriend,” and fans are saying either he’s a marketing genius or he’s petty beyond belief. As he announced on Instagram, the “Confessions” artist will feature actress/singer Keke Palmer as his love interest in the music video.
“When fantasies become reality…’Boyfriend’ Out Tomorrow, 8/16 | Hit the link in my bio to set a reminder for the Official Music Video Premiere,” he captioned, prompting everyone to get in position to see the “gag.”
Of course, some of his 11 million Instagram followers lost their minds. The lyric of the song go, “Somebody says that your boyfriend’s looking for me.”
Comedian KevonStage wrote, “This is MENACE BEHAVIOR,” in the comment section, while another said, “This is GENIUS!!!!!”
Mad Skillz commented, “YOOOOOOU A WILLLLLLLLD BOOOOOOY,” as celebrity publicist Syreta Olgesby wrote what many were thinking, “Brilliance.” Yet another added, “So messy. Great promotion to pull us in!! We Herr for it.”
The video seems to address the debacle Palmer and her child’s father, Darius Jackson, got into earlier this year. As previously reported, Jackson was upset Palmer and Usher were bumping and grinding during one of Usher’s Las Vegas concerts. Palmer was dressed seductively and Jackson later took to Twitter to check her: “It’s the outfit thou. You a mom.”
Move over Latto, Shakira is taking over the leadership duties of 21 Savage’s fan club and has started off her term carrying the torch with a fiery display of lipsyncing loyalism.
I’m playing, s###s really not that deep—Shakira was really was just deep in her TikTok bag feeling herself when it appears she decided to sauce up one of the Slaughter Gang CEO’s tracks in a video. Befittingly enough, Shakira shared a fleeting little thirst trap video, seemingly flexing on her cheating ex-lover Gerard Piqué, rapping the lyrics to 21 Savage’s “Ball W/o You.”
It’s pretty obvious why Shakira is feeling the chorus to the record, given that she caught her man cheating after realizing Piqué let the lil eater devour all of her jelly—which he apparently hated. I can’t lie though, even knowing the condiment context behind Shakira and Piqué’s break up, which ended a 13-year relationship, it was surprising to see the 46-year-old singer belting the banger with the same energy 21 Savage was sangin’ with at the Beyoncé concert.
Drake invited Bad Bunny onstage to announce a new collaboration.
During the rapper’s concert in Los Angeles, he brought the “Me porto bonito” star onto the stage to announce their new song.
“I wanna tell y’all something because y’all are L.A. and we love you,” the 36-year-old told the crowd during a brief pause between songs. “It’s been like six years since me and Benito did a song, so we got a song coming for y’all on my album, and it’s real.”
The rappers last worked together on their collaborative track “Mía,” released in 2018. The track peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also marked the first time the “Hotline Bling” artist sang in Spanish for the entire track.
Since the L.A. show, Bad Bunny has made headlines for packing on the PDA with his rumored girlfriend, Kendall Jenner, at the concert.
The Puerto Rican musician, 29, has reportedly been dating the 27-year-old model since the beginning of the year and has been snapped locking lips with her.
Drake is touring the U.S. with rapper 21 Savage as part of their co-headlining tour, titled It’s All A Blur. The pair are touring in support of their joint album, *Her Loss,* which was released in November 2022.
The duo kicked off the trek on July 5 in Chicago and it is due to wrap up in Columbus, Ohio, on October 9.
Carla Rae, also known as “The CEO,” is an upcoming female rapper who is quickly making waves in the music industry. With her unique style, powerful lyrics, and undeniable talent, Carla is poised to become one of the biggest names in hip-hop. Carla’s love for rap music developed at a young age, inspired by iconic artists like Tupac, Jay-Z, and Lil Kim.
As a teenager, she began writing her own rap verses and honing her skills by performing at local clubs and open mic nights. Over time, Carla’s passion and dedication to her craft grew stronger, propelling her towards a promising career in music.
Continuing her journey, Carla has released a series of captivating singles, including the hard-hitting “Said Sumn” and the empowering “Been Dat.” These tracks exemplify Carla’s signature style, characterized by hard-hitting beats, clever wordplay, and an unapologetic attitude that resonates with her ever-growing fan base.
However, Carla’s success as a rapper extends beyond her undeniable talent. She has become known for her entrepreneurial spirit and her commitment to empowering women in the music industry. Carla embraces her role as a trailblazer, using her platform to inspire other women to pursue their dreams and challenge the male-dominated landscape of hip-hop.
Carla Rae’s latest releases, “Bag Flip” and “Tomorrow,” further solidify her place as a rising star in hip-hop. These tracks showcase Carla’s growth as an artist, as she fearlessly pushes boundaries and delivers a unique sound that captivates listeners.
As Carla’s star continues to rise, she remains focused on her music and her message. With her unwavering dedication to her craft, Carla aims to break down barriers and inspire others to reach their full potential.
Her motto, “It’s not about where you come from, it’s about where the f=<¥ you goin,” encapsulates her drive and determination to make a lasting impact in the music industry.With her talent, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit, Carla Rae “The CEO” is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Stay tuned for her upcoming releases and follow her on social media to keep up with her musical journey.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is handing out indictments left and right.
She recently hit the former president Donald Trump with 13 counts, including election fraud, racketeering and other charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Now, 18 others are reportedly included in this grouping of alleged criminals and slapped with 41 criminal charges.
According to TMZ, one of the 18 is Kanye West and R. Kelly’s former publicist Trevian Kutti, who was charged with three crimes, including a RICO count. Kutti was seen in a video clip trying to push an election worker named Ruby Freeman to admit to the false claim that she was tampering with ballots.
Reportedly, Kutti visited Freeman at his house, claiming to be a crisis manager. The celebrity public relations executive convinced Freeman to accompany her to the police station. Once at the station, bodycam footage shows her threatening Freeman with possible imprisonment for the alleged election fraud.
The act is considered a form of election interference and an attempt to help Trump steal the election. If convicted on the RICO statute, she will get a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison.
In a heartfelt gesture of generosity, acclaimed rapper The Game has joined forces with Cal Dental USA to make a significant contribution towards providing essential dental services to underprivileged children in preparation for the upcoming school year. The $50,000 aims to bridge the gap between families lacking insurance coverage and the necessary dental check-ups and treatments required for school registration.
Expressing his deep commitment to education, The Game emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating, “This is very important to me; the school’s everything. I’m just giving back. I love the kids. I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing.” The renowned artist recognizes the value of education in shaping young minds and understands the challenges faced by families who struggle to meet the financial demands of dental care.
The partnership was initiated when James from Cal Dental USA approached The Game and shared his firsthand experiences of encountering families unable to afford essential dental services, preventing their children from receiving the proper dental care needed to start the academic year. Inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, The Game stepped up. “I wanted to fill in the gap and do my part,” he said. Additionally, he was impressed by Cal Dental USA’s reputation and expressed confidence in the quality of their services.
The Game, whose real name is Jayceon Terrell Taylor, rose to prominence in the 2000s and played a pivotal role in revitalizing the West Coast hip-hop scene. Known for his dynamic presence and lyrical prowess, he has now taken his influence beyond music, using his platform to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals. With his philanthropic endeavors, he continues to demonstrate his commitment to giving back to the community.
Cal Dental USA, led by CEO Dr. John Kim and Vice President James Jones, is not only recognized for its exceptional dental services but also for its dedication to meeting the needs of individuals and families. Ensuring high standards of dental care remains at the forefront of the organization’s values. With 21 locations across Southern California, Cal Dental USA is committed to providing an inclusive and compassionate environment where patients receive comprehensive dental care.
This teamwork between The Game and Cal Dental USA serves as an inspiring example of how public figures and organizations can come together to address the pressing needs of their communities. By combining their efforts, they aim to ensure that children receive the dental services they require, paving the way for a healthier and more prosperous future.
Scar Lip is among the new crop of rising rappers from New York City who have garnered the attention of Hip Hop fans and industry peers. Even legendary NYC emcee Busta Rhymes co-signed the up-and-comer.
The Scar Lip movement went into overdrive with the success of the “This is New York” single. Her breakout track collected over 1 million streams on Spotify and its video amassed 3.1 million views on YouTube.
West Coast Hip Hop icon Snoop Dogg hopped on Scar’s “This is Cali” remix. Then, East Coast representative Busta Rhymes celebrated Scar by presenting her with a special present.
“Busta Rhymes gifted me a Diamond chain. 🥺 I never got anything like this before. 💔🥹🥹 Thank you for believing in me. I love u so much,” wrote Scar Lip in the Instagram caption for the video of the gift-giving moment.
Epic Records signed Scar Lip to a record deal earlier this year. Veteran Hip Hop producer/executive Swizz Beatz played a role in announcing the major label signing. Swizz also linked up with Scar for “Take ‘Em Out” with Jadakiss and Benny The Butcher.
“I honestly feel like DMX sent Scar Lip my way,” said Swizz Beatz. “Because she’s too much of his energy. Like I’ve never seen an artist that just naturally has what I know DMX has. And they’re two different artists, two different levels, yes. But I’m not talking about that. I’m talking about in here.”
In addition to Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, and Snoop Dogg, Scar Lip also got public backing from fellow Bronx native Cardi B. In June, the rap newcomer revealed, “Last night 🥹 @iamcardib invited me to her studio, she taught me the game, she schooled me & told me she really wanna see me make it, I’m happy to say I’m not only inspired by her but she’s bestie 😂🔥❤️❤️.”
Britney Spears has a fan in Plies. The Florida-bred rapper once again shows love to Spears on social media.
Two weeks ago, Plies took to Instagram to express his appreciation for Britney Spears’ in-house dance videos. He wrote,” 🤣🤣Her Drawls Be Everything To Me!! Look How She Wear’em. They Be Sagging Like She Ain’t Finish Put’em On!!! I Luv Dis Sh*t!!!🤣😍.”
The “Bust It Baby (Part 2)” hitmaker also shared two more social media reactions to Britney Spears over the last month. His latest online commentary, posted on August 14, included him highlighting the popstar’s pole dance routine.
“🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 My White Diamond Bih (From The Players Club) 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Go To Pound Town Britt!!! Go To Pound Town Britt!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Man I Luh Britt Bih!!! 🤣🤣🤣 #Plies Go Pre Order My New Hat Line ‘Loved’ Partnered With @KingCircleHat Pre Order Link In Bio!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️,” stated Plies.
The Ice Cube-directed 1998motion picture, The Players Club, told the story of employees at a fictional strip club. The movie’s cast featured Ice Cube as well as LisaRaye McCoy, Bernie Mac, Jamie Foxx, Monica Calhoun, Chrystale Wilson, Adele Givens, and others.
Before becoming a diehard Britney Spears supporter, Plies scored a Platinum plaque for 2007’s The Real Testament album. He also earned RIAA Gold Awards for 2008’s Definition of Real album and 2016’s Da REAList album.
In addition to being a muse for Plies, Britney Spears is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The former Disney Channel star has five No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and six No. 1 projects on the Billboard 200 chart.
Spears also recently received a shout-out from Hip Hop star Cardi B. The Bronx native’s verse on Latto’s “Put It on da Floor Again” single featured Cardi rapping, “N####, cry for what? B####, these are Denim Tears. I’m sexy dancing in the house, I feel like Britney Spears.”
Beyoncé just wrapped up a three-night run inside Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. One of those Renaissance World Tour stops featured Bey showing love to Lizzo.
Several dancers who used to work for Lizzo sued the singer, claiming they were subjected to sexual misconduct and body-shaming. As news of the lawsuit went viral, online sentiment towards Lizzo shifted.
Apparently, Beyoncé has now made it clear where she stands when it comes to Lizzo. According to reports, the former Destiny’s Child star shouted out the Special album creator during her concert in Atlanta.
Beyoncé shows love to Lizzo during her concert in Atlanta:
For her part, Lizzo has flatly denied the accusations against her. Earlier this month, the 4-time Grammy winner released a lengthy statement addressing Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis, and Noelle Rodriguez’s allegations.
“Usually, I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed. I’m devastated after hearing these fabricated claims made against me,” posted Lizzo.
She also added, “There is nothing I take more seriously than the respect we deserve as women in the world. I know what it feels like to be body shamed on a daily basis and would absolutely never criticize or terminate an employee because of their weight.”
The public back-and-forth between Hip Hop journalist Elliott Wilson and Hip Hop superstar Drake seems to be cooling off. Wilson sat down with DJ Akademiks to discuss his short-lived feud with the Canadian rapper.
Drake fired back on Instagram, writing, “Lol man s#### on not coming to his platform for a second time and now Elliott 10 toes doing Yes Julz run up interviews at Rolling Loud 😂😂😂😂just admit the youth took over, big dog 🤣🤣🤣.”
During his conversation with Akademiks on the Off The Record podcast, Elliott Wilson admitted to offering Drake a mea culpa. The 52-year-old media figure explained why he made amends with the chart-topping recording artist.
“People clown people in Hip Hop if they apologize,” stated Wilson. I apologized to Drake because we have a great rapport. He’s been respectful. He’s given me more interviews than anybody. I’ve had six interviews with him.”
Wilson also offered, “Drake and I built something to the point where I should’ve at least let him know my feelings before I aired it out to the public. I should’ve owed him that respect. I would’ve did it with [Jay-Z], and I owe him that. That’s why I was wrong.”
Those sentiments appear to be different from what Elliott Wilson had to say immediately after Drake shot back at him on social media. At the time, Wilson tweeted a screenshot of Drake’s Instagram comment with a caption that read, “Oh, it’s go time? Cool.”
In the end, the interview that apparently ignited the online exchanges between Drake and Elliott Wilson is no longer available. Bobbi Althoff took down her viral The Really Good Podcast conversation with the Her Loss album creator. Reports also claim Althoff and Drake unfollowed each other on Instagram.
Back in 2015, Post Malone grabbed a lot of music fans’ attention with his “White Iverson” song. That track drew inspiration from legendary Basketball Hall of Famer Allen Iverson.
Post Malone’s “White Iverson” has now amassed more than 1 billion streams on Spotify. The Republic recording artist celebrated his debut single joining the streaming service’s Billion Club in a video filmed in London’s O2 Arena.
“It feels super cool that the song does connect with people, and I’m just happy to bring joy into anyone’s life when I can,” said Post Malone in the 2-minute clip shared on Spotify’s YouTube channel and social media pages.
He continued, “It’s an amazing feeling for me, and that really gave me the confidence and the courage to keep attempting to do what I love. I just appreciate all the support, and it’s the most beautiful feeling in the world for me. Thank you.”
Post Malone has ten songs in his catalog that reached the 1 billion streams landmark on Spotify. His other massive streaming hits include “Sunflower” (2.9 billion), “Rockstar” (2.7 billion), and “Circles” (2.2 billion).
“Congrats on 1 billion Spotify streams,” expressed Allen Iverson to the Texas native in the “Billions Club: The Series” video. “The whole world loves this song and I’m honored to be a part of it. Keep that same form, Post.”
In addition to racking up a billion plays on Spotify, the official “White Iverson” music video surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. The RIAA also certified “White Iverson” with a Diamond Award (10 million units).
Post Malone released his latest studio LP, Austin, on July 28. The project debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart by earning 113,000 first-week units. Austin became Malone’s fifth Top 10 album of his career.