MC Shan, the Juice Crew legend, took to Instagram to vent his frustrations at Nas for leaving him out of the coveted Hip-Hop 50 celebrations organized throughout the first half of 2023. The Queensbridge native didn’t mince his words when addressing his fellow QB rep.
“Let me tell you something, my n#gga,” MC Shan said. “If you’re doing 50th anniversary shows and you ain’t holla at ya mans, don’t never mention my muthaf##kin’ name again. Don’t put my name in ya mouth about nothing, n#gga.”
Clearly upset, MC Shan emphasized that he doesn’t care about how much money Nas has, as he values loyalty above all else. “I could give a f##k how much money a n#gga got,” he declared. “N#gga, you put your pants on one leg at a time like men n#gga. I ain’t glorified by the sh#t you have.”
While it remains uncertain which specific shows Shan was referring to, Nas has been on tour with Wu-Tang Clan and headlined Madison Square Garden in February. He really has not been involved in a bunch of HipHop50 stuff. Mass Appeal is a company that has agency over that term and has marketed it as such. But that is not the same as Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary. To my understanding, Nas has a stake in Mass Appeal Records. They are the ones pushing HipHop50 celebrations, concerts, documentaries, musical releases, and other stuff.
Nas has shown love to his 57-year-old predecessor in the past. It should be noted that Shan has since removed the post, but you know the internet…
It ain’t Nas!!! It’s Mass Appeal! Be mad at them! LOL! Maybe he realized it and took it down.
Tina Knowles, the renowned fashion designer and mother of megastar Beyoncé, has taken a decisive step to end her second marriage with actor Richard Lawson. After eight years of union, Tina officially filed for divorce.
Tina cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split, setting the date of separation as the preceding Tuesday. The couple tied the knot back in April 2015, but their journey together did not include having children of their own, as Tina’s two beloved daughters, Beyoncé and Solange, were from her first marriage with Mathew Knowles.
In docs obtained by TMZ, Tina seeks to terminate the court’s ability to grant spousal support to either her or Richard, indicating an amicable approach to the dissolution of their marriage. Alongside this move, Tina has reverted her name back to Celestine Knowles.
There was no immediate comment from reps for Beyoncé, Tina, or Richard Lawson.
Jeezy reflected on the desperation he felt to make it as a rapper in an interview with Yahoo News. The multi-platinum selling artist discussed the dire circumstances he faced if he did not make it in the music industry.
“I just knew that there wasn’t no other way if I didn’t figure it out,” Jeezy said. “I was going to end up in prison or probably dead like the rest of my friends.”
He added, “I was writing my music as if I wasn’t gonna be there anymore. So, I was like, ‘This better be the best I ever said.’ And so that’s what Trap or Die and Thug Motivation was. Because I was preparing myself for the worst and when it popped, I understood. And now I was like, ‘OK, I gotta sustain this.’ So, I just carried that same energy into all my next projects.”
Jeezy revisited stories from his childhood and music career in the new memoirAdversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe. He wrote about growing up as a military brat, surviving life in the trap game and finding his lane in Hip-Hop.
Adversity for Sale is scheduled to drop on August 8. Jeezy narrated the audiobook version of the memoir, which is available for pre-order.
In today’s digital age, the internet serves many purposes since it is not only a place where you can connect with people, but also a place where you can start a meaningful relationship. That is at least the case with the celebrities on our list. Although stars are known for their glamorous life, they still turn to dating apps under the spotlight, as well as to social media platforms when looking for love.
Today’s topic of our article will focus on celebrity couples that met online. We will also look at dating and hookup sites, what are the differences between the two, and how you can successfully navigate them.
Celebrity Couples Who Found Love Online
As we discussed earlier, despite all the glitz and glamour many celebrities turn to online platforms when looking for love. Whether they met by accident or were searching for love online, the celebrities that we listed below have managed to find the love of their life online.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
It all started when Joe Jonas messaged the beautiful Sophie on Instagram back in 2016. According to the famous actress they already had mutual friends that wanted to introduce the couple for a long time, however, it was a direct message on Instagram that started it all. They got married in 2019, they are parents to two daughters and are still happily in love. So you might consider responding to a direct message since you never know where it can lead.
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas followed in his brother’s footsteps and also met his lovely wife Priyanka online. However, their love blossomed thanks to Twitter. Nick was a fan of the show Quantico where Priyanka was the lead and he decided to message her on Twitter that was the start of a beautiful love story that resulted in a fairytale wedding and a beautiful baby girl.
Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams
Sarah Hyland, the star of the famous TV show Modern Family met her husband Wells Adams on social media back in 2017. Their relationship started by exchanging flirty messages on Twitter. They later got engaged in July 2019 and finally tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in August 2022.
There you have it, some celebrity couples that you probably didn’t know met online. While these couples did meet thanks to social media, we regular folks tend to lean into dating and hookup apps more. That is why we will take a closer look at dating and hookup sites as well as how to successfully manage them.
The Rise of Dating and Hookup Apps
Dating apps have completely revolutionized the way in which we meet people and form relationships. These platforms offer both a convenient and also efficient way to meet new people based on your preferences. The clever algorithms of these apps connect you to people that share similar interests and values as you thus the chances of meeting the right one are higher.
Hookup sites on the other hand are designed for people that are looking for casual encounters rather than committed relationships. These sites are more based on physical attraction and are a great option for people that are just looking for some fun. While dating apps’ primary focus is forming meaningful and long-term relationships, hookup sites are the complete opposite. So based on your desires, you can choose which platforms best suit you.
Navigating Dating and Hookup Sites
There are a few tips that can come in handy when navigating dating and hookup sites. The first and most important tip is to be honest when creating a profile. Share your thoughts and interest genuinely so that you might connect with people that have the same interest. It is also important to express your expectations and boundaries so that the people you meet can respect them.
Scrolling through these platforms should just be a way to pass your time, rather you should take a closer look at who you are swiping right to. Take your time to look at the pictures, read the bios, and find out more about your potential match. Meeting people online also requires caution so remember to never share personal information and choose to meet in a public place until you get to know them better.
Also finding potential partners online takes a lot of patience since not all of your matches will work out. Be patient and find a way to enjoy meeting new people, you might even make some friends.
Final Thoughts
Celebrities that met each other online are not an uncommon phenomenon anymore and while they might not choose to access a dating or hookup site since they are celebrities and are easily recognizable, social media has proven to be a valuable tool when celebrities are looking for love.
On the other hand, regular folks can enjoy all the benefits that come with dating and hookup sites. What site you choose depends on what kind of a relationship you are looking for but nevertheless, there is something for everyone when it comes to meeting new people online.
Live Nation officially canceled Travis Scott’s concert at the Pyramids of Giza.
The concert promoter cited “production issues” in a statement announcing the cancellation on Wednesday (July 26). Travis Scott was originally scheduled to perform in Egypt on Friday (July 28).
“Unfortunately, despite highest efforts, complex production issues meant that the show could not be constructed in the desert,” Live Nation said. “We understand that this news is disappointing and not the outcome any of us desired.”
The company added, “Refunds will be issued to all ticket holders at their point of purchase. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may have caused and appreciated your understanding.”
Travis Scott’s show was canceled a week after the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate revoked the license for the concert. The syndicate raised concerns about the rapper engaging in “peculiar rituals,” which allegedly threatened Egypt’s “authentic societal values and traditions.”
Live Nation planned to proceed with the concert despite the syndicate’s objections. Last week, the company denied reports claiming the show was canceled.
The Egyptian Musicians Syndicate’s media advisor said Live Nation was going against Egyptian law if it moved forward with the Travis Scott concert. The concert promoter did not mention the syndicate when it confirmed the show’s cancellation on Wednesday.
Bow Wow’s government name is tied up in yet another challenge, but this time it’s a legal dispute rather than a social media trend.
A recent lawsuit against Shad Moss claims Bow Wow accepted $15,000 to record a feature verse for a young spitter—which he allegedly never completed. If I’m being honest though, the exact amount of money left on the floor is to be determined. Especially considering big bro basically ran off on the plug twice as court documents show Bow Wow was sent at least $3,000 via Cash app. However, the father of the pre-teen lyricist is suing for the aforementioned figure.
“Based on the foregoing and as a direct consequence of Defendant’s actions and failures, Plaintiff’s total damages, including costs and attorney’s fees, amount to $15,000.00,” the court document states.
All jokes aside, you would think folks would give Bow Weezy the benefit of the doubt, especially since he is the father of two—one being a 12-year-old girl. However, it’s times like these that Bow Wow’s previous shenanigans, such as pocketing $1,000 in ones 50 Cent gave him to throw in the strip club, that make it hard to cut him some slack.
And yet, while Bow Wow is definitely the type of person to lie about whether he’s actually flying on a private jet or commercial, he doesn’t actually strike me as the scam rap type. If anything, Bow Wow is to Guapdad 4000 what Kasher Quon is to Punchmade Dev. Just think about that, it really makes sense. Like, you don’t listen to Guapdad’s music and immediately invest in a VPN like I did after I listened to “Wire Fraud Tutorial.”
But anyways, I was just trying to say Bow Weezy isn’t a scammer. If anything, he’s a harmless crank yanker. And he actually reminded us of such while addressing the allegations on social media and referencing his infamous Catfish doppleganger in the process.
“D pimpin done got yall again huh?,” Bow Wow wrote in a tweet. “I dont conduct business on apps. I do NOT use or have cash app. So if you aint call management and send a wire .. you def was NOT dealing w me. Be careful who yall send yalls money to online. This happens everyday to folks. This the 3rd time somebody acting like me catfishing people.”
D pimpin done got yall again huh? 🤣 i dont conduct business on apps. I do NOT use or have cash app. So if you aint call management and send a wire .. you def was NOT dealing w me. Be careful who yall send yalls money to online. This happens everyday to folks. This the 3rd time…
Believe it or not, muthaf###as have been finessing folks under the guise of Bow Wow’s likeness for quite some time now. The “Dee Pimpin” individual Bow Wow refers to in his statement about the lawsuit is actually the Atlanta-based Lesbian rapper notoriously featured on an episode of Catfish back in 2013. Shawty actually sent the ting she was gaming up 10 racks just to show her it’s real!
Now, whether it was a female rapper, who also doubles as a reality TV star, behind the scam targeting the 10-year-old isn’t a question that none of us can answer right now. One thing we all do know for sure is that this man Bow Wow has some stunt doubles ready on standby in case he decides to shoot a film or a visual reminiscent of Eminem’s “The Real Slim Shady.”
Women in hip-hop inspire us all around the world to be fearless in who we are. They have flow, charisma, style, and magnetism. Breaking barriers and making waves is part of their undeniable appeal, and most of us are here for it.
We’ve compiled some of our favorite female artists in hip-hop with a little background info on why they’re hitting it hard. And on that subject, if you want more time to listen to your favorite music artists, send a ‘write essay for me’ request on Studyfy and hire someone to help you with the school. Free your time and listen to some music. Let’s get right into the list.
Doja Cat
If you don’t live under a rock, you’ve probably heard of Doja Cat. Doja Cat started small, with a few tracks hitting it on Soundcloud. It wasn’t long until fame found her. It’s no surprise. Even her earlier tracks showcased a unique creativity that not many other artists genuinely had. Doja was turning heads from the start. She had that IT factor.
Now she puts out songs, and she raps. Doja is not only a good artist in the studio, but she’s also an amazing dancer and performer. She’s not shy from the spotlight, with many of her flamboyant and controversial looks on the front pages, from red bedazzled MET Gala looks to prosthetic cat faces.
Before she was Doja, she was Born Amala Dlamini and grew up in no other than Los Angeles. She’s a genre-blending artist whose music features elements of pop, hip-hop, and R&B. Because of her unique persona, style, and her energetic music, Doja Cat has made herself a household name in the time of her career.
Azealia Banks
Controversial and sometimes problematic but immensely talented, Azealia Banks is a genre-breaking woman of hip hop and one of the first who has rapped on house beats and went viral and mainstream. Unique, creative, bold, and very edgy, her music is a ride to explore.
She sings, she raps, and she has immense creative direction over her songs and her videos. Despite her problematic past behavior, she’s maintained a global fanbase that appreciates her unique style and fearlessness. Since she challenges conventions and pushes boundaries, no wonder she’s made a name for herself in the hip-hop scene.
Rapsody
Rapsody is on the list for being a powerful female rapper who’s highly skilled. In her lyrics, it’s apparent that her talent shines through. Not only that, but she writes very thought-provoking lyrics that tell an impactful story. She’s not superficial, and she likes to go deep. She’s gained critical acclaim because of this and, of course, a loyal fan base.
She was bound to blow up, being featured in artists’ albums like Kendrick Lamar. She was born as Marlanna Evans, and her conscious rapping and exceptional lyricism have helped her pave a respectful career. She grew up in North Carolina. Rapsody uses her music to address social issues, her growth, how it is to be a black artist, and more. Her depth and talent have solidified her position in the rap game.
Highly independent and very catchy hip-hop artist Qveen Herby has garnered global attention for her confident, catchy, and bold rapping style. A singer, rapper, and songwriter, Herby paved her way with the help of the internet, and it seems like her colorful music videos worked their magic on her fans.
Qveen Herby
Born as Any Noonan, she used to be part of the pop duo ‘Karmin’ before she set off on her own to do it solo. Her music is a functional blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop. Her beats are fresh and never fail to make you thump your head. She’s a great representative of women in hip-hop. Her lyrics and songs empower many throughout the world.
Latto
Sultry, confident, and talented rapper, singer, and songwriter Latto is an upcoming artist who is currently garnering worldwide attention. She recently just came out with a banger hit with world superstar Jungkook from BTS, so she’s going to get a lot of exposure from the single “Seven.”
She was born Alyssa Stephens. She won a reality TV show, which also helped her build her music career. She was in the show called “The Rap Game” and has established herself in the music industry since. She’s confident and clever, and her lyrics are bold and don’t hold back like many women in hip-hop. She mixes trap, hip-hop, and R&B and has a loyal fan base.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki has had a long run in the industry, and she hasn’t stopped. She’s very dedicated to her career. You have probably heard of Nicki Minaj in one way or the other – her bold, brash attitude and her striking visuals have gotten her some hostility but have also amassed a huge fan base.
Nicki is controversial since she doesn’t hold back the punches, but there’s no denying that she’s a trendsetter, a very talented rapper, and a good singer. She’s released many songs since her career and established herself as a world-renowned superstar.
She was born Onika Maraj, not too far from her stage name. She’s a Trinidadian-American who’s taken the world by storm with her witty wordplay, domineering attitude, and striking style. She mixes hip-hop, pop, and R&B. Her larger-than-life persona and fearless self-expression have only helped her gain global status.
Final Thoughts
The hip-hop scene for women might not be as saturated as the men’s hip-hop scene, but there are still many great artists that represent this corner. Bold lyrics, bold looks, catchy music, and confident stars dominate the hip-hop scene and perhaps encourage their fans to break out of their shells. That’s why we love women in hip-hop. Their influence on our confidence is welcomed.
Several Fox News talking heads defended country singer Jason Aldean’s controversial single “Try That in a Small Town” by comparing it to violent Hip-Hop songs, that have historically been seen as “pro-crime” and “anti-police.”
The issue is that many believe Aldean’s song is a dog whistle that subversively nods to white supremacy and domestic terrorist acts against Black people.
A compilation of the Fox News shows juxtaposing liberals’ and Black people’s outrage for Aldean’s song against rap songs has been compiled by Media Matters for America. One of them is from Jeanine Pirro, a co-host on the show, “The Five.”
She said, “Let me tell you about a song that no one has protested, that we certainly are not talking about at this table, called ‘F tha Police’ by N.W.A.”
After reciting the lyrics from the 1988 song, she questioned, “Now, I don’t hear anyone talking about that. Why?”
Another song brought into focus was Snoop Dogg’s single with BADBADNOTGOOD, “Lavender.”
Lauren Conlin, Kimberly Guilfoyle and Harris Kimberley Faulkner admonished the song on “The Faulkner Focus,” pointing to the West Coast rapper holding a toy gun at a clown version of former president Donald Trump.
Guilfoyle was so offended, she allegedly said the Secret Service should kill the rapper for the offensive video, with Faulkner, a Black woman, joining in and saying, “My whole thing is that, you know, there are a lot of songs out there with lyrics that are extremely offensive. Things that rhyme with ‘trigger.’ All sorts of things.”
Another rap song brought into question was Nas’ “Cop Shot the Kid.”
Las Vegas-based artist Ez Mil inked a deal with Eminem and Dr. Dre. Shady Records announced Ez Mil’s signing on Wednesday (July 26).
Ez Mil signed a joint deal with Shady Records, Interscope Records and Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment. The rapper will drop DU4LI7Y: REDUX, his final release for Virgin Music, on August 11. The project includes a collaboration with Eminem.
“We’ve never been out there signing a lot of artists, and one of the great things about how we built Shady is how selective we’ve been,” Eminem said. “And it’s even rarer that Dre and I sign something together – but I heard Ez’s music and was like, ‘This is really special” so I took it to Dre. We both agreed it would be a great fit and we wanted to work with him right on the spot.”
Dr. Dre believed he and Eminem found someone unique in Ez Mil. The iconic producer was eager to work with his latest signee.
“I’m really only interested in working on s### that sounds different from anything else going on out there, and only then if I feel I can really bring something to it,” Dr. Dre said. “Em played me Ez and I had that feeling…that thing that happens when we both know we’ve found something special. And that was it.”
Eminem shared Ez Mil’s song “Up Down (Step & Walk)” on social media, telling fans it was “why we signed him.”
A judge upheld the damages awarded to Soulja Boy’s ex-girlfriend Kayla Myers in her lawsuit against the multi-platinum selling artist.
According to Radar Online, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge rejected Soulja Boy’s request to throw out the damages in the civil case. The rapper claimed he did not have enough money to pay his ex, but the judge was unconvinced.
Myers sued Soulja Boy for assaulting her at a 2019 house party in Malibu. A California jury awarded her roughly $236,000 in damages and another $236,000 in punitive damages at a trial in April.
Soulja Boy said he owed $1 million to the IRS, making it too difficult for him to pay Myers. But he admitted to paying $25,000 monthly to live in a mansion, raising doubts about his alleged financial struggles.
“Someone as close to zero (financially) as defendant claims to be might want to scale down the living arrangements,” the judge said. “$25,000 is a lot of monthly rent—even in Los Angeles. There is no reason of which the court is aware that he could not relocate to a more ‘modest’ $10,000/month home.”
The judge determined Soulja Boy earned enough money to cover the damages awarded to Myers.
“Defendant must be earning money from somewhere sufficient to pay for the rent and whatever other monthly expenses he has,” the judge noted. “In other words, defendant is paying $300,000/year in rent alone. It stands to reason that he must have some other living expenses. And that money must come from somewhere. It is not coming from loans, for defendant did not testify as to any other debts.”
The judge continued, “So, although the court does not know from whence the money is coming, it is coming from somewhere. It is not an impossible inference to conclude that his overall financial condition must be sufficient to allow him to live the lifestyle he does without going into debt.”
Myers accused Soulja Boy of beating her and ordering an associate to hold her captive for hours. He denied his ex’s allegations.
Nicki Minaj allegedly didn’t let the makers of a hip-hop docuseries license her music.
Netflix executives released a trailer for the forthcoming docuseries “Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop,” featuring appearances from Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Saweetie, Coi Leray, and Latto, among others.
Nicki’s fans took to Twitter, also known as X, to blast her snub, and Shawn Allen, who allegedly co-produced the project, claimed she wouldn’t let the team use her music or video promos.
“Nicki didn’t let us license her music & videos,” Allen wrote to a fan outraged by the omission. Allen confirmed to another user that they planned to include the “Starships” rapper, but “it didn’t make sense bc she didn’t give us any licensing.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMcnPdp54aE
He claimed that was the exact reason why “Get Ur Freak On” hitmaker Missy Elliott isn’t included in the series.
Allen alleged that Nicki refused to license her material elsewhere because she was working on her own project.
“I think bc Nicki is working on her own doc…I don’t understand why Missy didn’t agree,” he added before clarifying that Netflix officials bought the four-episode documentary but didn’t produce it.
Rapper Superstar Pride, 20, has been charged with first-degree murder in the Mississippi shooting death of his barber.
According to FOX 13, the rising star allegedly shot the victim, Marcus Wheatley, in his Cold Springs home and turned himself in on Wednesday (July 19)— the same day of the murder.
He was immediately placed in the Panola County Jail, where he’s being held without bond. Sheriff Shane Phelps said a 911 call was received regarding a shooting incident. Wheatley, 41, was found dead in the residence upon the officers’ arrival. One of Superstar Pride’s family members told a Memphis news station he’d allegedly aimed a weapon at her before firing at the victim.
“Right now this is a puzzle,” Phelps said. “We don’t know why Cadarrius Pride shot Marcus Wheatley. They were friends and had known each other a long time. We are interviewing people and asking questions and sooner or later the truth is going to come out.”
Panolian.com reports the sheriff also stated that two days before the shooting, the rapper’s family signed papers at the Sheriff’s Office requesting that he be picked up for mental evaluation. Deputies tried to locate him to honor the request but couldn’t find him despite searching two different residences.
Superstar Pride had a breakout song titled “Painting Pictures” that reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts earlier this year. The song also made waves on TikTok.
The “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer’s family announced her death in a statement on Wednesday.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” they said. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
The news of the hitmaker’s passing comes a year after her son Shane took his life at 17 in January 2022 after escaping a hospital while he was on suicide watch.
At the time of her death, the Irish singer was thought to be spending time between County Roscommon and London.
Sinéad O’Connor, who changed her name to Shuhada’ Sadaqat in 2018 when she converted to Islam, shot to stardom in 1990 with her cover of Prince’s#### “Nothing Compares 2 U,” which was named the #1 world single of that year at the Billboard Music Awards.
Sinéad, who recorded with a diverse group of artists, including MC Lyte, released 10 studio albums and was nominated for seven Grammys over the course of her career. She won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Performance for her most successful album, I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got.
Sinéad is survived by her three children, Jake, 36, Roisin, 27, and Yeshua, 16. No further details about her death have been disclosed.
Rapper-turned-businessman Flo Rida is expanding his entrepreneurial fingerprint.
The chart-topper and his firm have purchased the Cloverleaf Shopping Plaza in Miami Gardens, dropping a whopping $10 million on the property, according to the South Florida Business Journal.
LoopNet reports the rapper got it at a steal, as the original asking price was $14.5 million.
Real estate broker David Heinrich said Flo Rida’s team got a deal considering most of the tenants have had a substantial history in the plaza. Ninety-percent of the tenants have been renting stores there for more than 30 years, which might pose an issue. The former owner had offered the tenants rent far below market value and hasn’t raised the rent on the tenant in years. It’s yet to be seen if Flo Rida’s team will come in and boost the prices on the almost two-acre property.
The Cloverleaf Plaza is across the street from Miami Gardens Square Shopping Mall, one of the most high-trafficked areas on Miami Gardens Drive and US 441.
This marks the second big move Flo Rida has made in the last two months. His JettSet1 Enterprises partnered with Biom Therapeutics to purchase the first cannabinoid-derived company to help research rare childhood diseases like Angelman Syndrome.
Flo Rida recently settled a lawsuit with energy drink company Celsius for $82 million. In February 2023, Flo Rida gave a substantial portion to youth programming and kids’ charities, including Big Dreams For Kids and a youth football league.
Meet C. King, the brilliant, emergung comedian, actor, and producer known widely for his hilarious Denzel Washington impressions. Joining the esteemed ranks of Season 19, he’s now a cherished member of Nick Cannon’s long-running comedy show “Wild ‘N Out.”
C. King’s comedic pursuits began in high school and eventually led him to local productions in New York City. A charismatic host, he graced numerous events like the Church of Laugh, Kingdom Choice Awards and The Ology, leaving audiences in stitches with his infectious humor.
Social media helped C. King expand his reach and thanks to Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, he’s garnered immense popularity. Now, he’s collaborated with icons like KevOnStage Studios, Def Comedy Jam, now “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out.” AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur caught up with C. King and he revealed that he’s got so much more in store.
AllHipHop: C. King, I must say, I’m a huge fan of yours, especially your Denzel impersonations. Can you tell us how you developed that? Who were your inspirations for doing impressions, specifically Denzel Washington?
C. King: My first impression was actually Dave Chappelle, but as I started watching different comedians like Reggie Reg, Dean Edwards, Arie Spears, Jay Pharoah, London Brown, and others, I saw them doing Denzel impressions. I was inspired to do it too because Denzel’s mannerisms and style really hit differently. I started watching interviews and speeches of Denzel, I was able to go a little bit deeper, to capture his essence and go beyond just mimicking other impressions. (Seemlessly goes into Denzel mode) And a lot of people will say, “That sounds like Denzel doing a Denzel impression but I said I wanna sound more like him in general. You gotta do a a couple blinks, you gotta do the lip….” The lip is essential.
AllHipHop: At the “Fences” premiere, I had the opportunity to interview Denzel for just 30 seconds, but in that short time, he shared so much wisdom about being a man. It went viral for me, and now I’m hoping for a part two where I can talk to him about that topic again.
C. King: If you can’t get Denzel to do it, I’m hoping that he may call me and say “Hey this is what I want you to say. I want you to say in my voice. That would be an epic moment. He might says something like “True desire in the heart for anything good is God‘s proof to use it beforehand to indicate that it’s already yours.”
AllHipHop: [Laughs}
There’s times when I’ve had to watch speeches and interviews, and I’m like this man is cooking. His mind and how he moves and how he applies his knowledge to every day living [is amazing] When he was talking about “Fences” being so cultural, when he was talking about fake news and how people … his mind is mentorship. He’s mine is mentorship for sure.
AllHipHop: You mentioned being involved in something with Denzel. Can you provide more details about that project?
C. King: I’m not his official voiceover guy yet. But just recently, I’m happy about it, I just got called to do overdubs for “Equalizer 3.” So if y’all hear a point when you’re watching the movie, because your going to watch the movie. OK? It’s the first sequel to Denzel‘s ever done. Denzel’s never done a part two or part three to anything. Equalizer 3, I got called in the studio to do overdubs. If somebody ever says that you’re doing too much of one thing, never listen. There’s a lane, there’s a specific lane for everybody. I do all types of stuff, I act, I sing, no dance, but impressions was such a lane for me. It created and opened doors that people can’t fathom.
AllHipHop: Mastery is everything.Apart from your Denzel impressions, what other projects are you working on?
C. King: I just finished acting in a movie called “Dope Kings.” Currently, I’m also working with an acting coach, Tracey Moore, as I aim to explore opportunities in New York sitcoms or series. Additionally, I’m putting together a one-man show with a band. I believe in utilizing all my talents, and while Denzel impressions opened many doors for me, I’m grateful to God for guiding me along this journey. It’s only God that I’m here, bro.
AllHipHop: How has it been working with Nick Cannon on “Wild ‘N Out”? Can you share any jokes or funny moments?
C. King: Oh, you already know we’re talking about Nick Cannon and his many babies. As many babies as he has, that’s as many seasons, as we’re going to have [for Wild N’ Out]. It’s a beautiful thing to see that he’s confident in the children that he has. He’s not afraid to be a father. He steps to the plate at home and also on stage. I would say there are differences between bosses and leaders. Bosses is just delegate. Nick is a leader, he’ll sit down and tell us to “try this, try that.” I think that that’s great that’s leadership. That’s awesome leadership. Nobody can say anything bad about Nick in my eyes.
Judge Greg Mathis, the straight-talking TV judge, might be appearing in someone else’s court. According to TMZ, Mathis has been accused of pulling a gun out on city employees and now, the Los Angeles Police Department is involved.
Mathis allegedly threatened multiple employees of the L.A. Department of Water and Power with a firearm, flashing his gun after he was asked to move his vehicle on Tuesday (July 25). The employees were working in his community and wanted to move down the block to another resident in need of their service.
Mathis denies city employees’ account of the event. He says he was actually being blocked in and wasn’t able to pull out of his driveway.
The television star said the altercation escalated when he got out of his car and stood in the middle of the street. As the employee continued to berate him, threatening to run him over with his work truck, Mathis said he felt threatened.
At that point, Mathis said he told the worker that he had a weapon but never flashed or pointed it at anyone that day.
The incident eventually subsided, and the workers were able to complete the job. However, they reported the incident to the LAPD. Law enforcement is currently reviewing the case to see if any charges should be leveled against Mathis.
It looks like Sexyy Red is the latest female rapper to attract the ire of right-wingers. On Monday (July 24), conservative activist CJ Pearson took aim at the St. Louis native on social media.
“[B###### be] mad cause it’s me and not them,” Red tweeted. “I have superstar qualities, it’s very simple I was born to win,” to which the 20-year-old Trump supporter replied, “All you do is rap about your v#####. Have you ever tried saying anything impactful?”
All you do is rap about your v#####. Have you ever tried saying anything impactful?
Sexxy Red fired back by simply posting a photo of Pearson. Her response directed at Pearson garnered more than 10,000 likes and roughly 600,000 views on the platform. Pearson’s initial post barely crossed the 100-like mark.
Six hours later, Pearson returned to Twitter to try another line of attack against Sexyy Red. This time, the Republican commentator leaned on religion and Black youth as his ammo against the “Pound Town 2” rapper.
“I just woke up to the Wish.com Barbie and wannabe rapper @SexyyRed314_, best known for the song ‘Pound Town’ and the lyric ‘my coochie pink, my bootyhole brown’ coming for me,” Pearson tweeted.
He continued, “Instead of trying to find ‘Pound Town,’ maybe you should try to find God? Young Black girls deserve better than this to look up to.”
Other female rap stars have clashed with conservative pundits over their musical content. Social media users clowned The Daily Wire‘s Ben Shapiro for his tirade about Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” single in 2020.
I just woke up to the https://t.co/uvlcNR2tgX Barbie and wannabe rapper @SexyyRed314_, best known for the song “Poundtown” and the lyric “my coochie pink, my bootyhole brown” coming for me.
Travis Scott is finally ready to let loose his fourth studio LP. The long-awaited Utopia is set to arrive on DSPs this Friday, July 28.
Utopia will join a Travis Scott album discography that already contains 2015’s Rodeo, 2016’s Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, and 2018’s Astroworld. The latter two projects peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
According to reports, Travis Scott commissioned five different covers for Utopia. He shared one of the official art pieces associated with the body of work on his Instagram page on Tuesday (July 26).
“THIS IS ONE OF THE COVERS FOR MY 4TH ALBUM UTOPIA SHOT BY PIETER HUGO,” Scott wrote in his Instagram caption. The IG carousel included five separate photos of men holding money in similar poses inside a car.
The Texan continued, “THE JOURNEY THRU THE ALBUM TOOK ME ALL OVER THE WORLD AND CAN’T WAIT TO FINALLY DROP THE ALBUM. THE MAIN COVER WILL DROP THURS UNTIL THEN A COVER EVERY DAY. LOVE U. SEE U IN UTOPIA.”
“AHHHHHH CANT BELIEVE WE FINALLLLY HEREEEEEEEEEEEE!!! LET’SSS EATTTTT. CIRCUS MAXIMUS IN THEATRES ON 7/27,” stated Scott on his Instagram page.
The Cactus Jack Records leader also added, “I WROTE AND DIRECTED THIS ALONGSIDE WITH SOME OF MY FAVORITE DIRECTORS. WE FOUND UTOPIA AROUND THE WORLD AND CAN’T WAIT TO EXPERIENCE THIS WITH U. SEEE U IN UTOPIA.”
Travis Scott’s Utopia hosts the “K-POP” single with Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny and Canadian R&B/Pop singer The Weeknd. An official music video for “K-POP” collected 7.7 million views on YouTube since its premiere on July 21.
Central Cee just got a major co-sign from one of the greatest professional basketball players in the world. NBA superstar Kevin Durant sees the British rapper as the standout Hip Hop newcomer of 2023.
The final episode of Spotify’s Inside RapCaviar series centered around Kevin Durant and sports journalist Taylor Rooks, as well as music producers Hit-Boy and Boi-1da, discussing their respective selections for MVP and Rookie Of The Year for the 2023 All-RapCaviar campaign.
“My co-MVPs this year [are] Drake and Metro Boomin,” expressed Boi-1da. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant said, “I’m gonna go with Central Cee [as Rookie Of The Year].” Hit-Boy gave the ROTY honor to Ice Spice, “Her visibility is undeniable.”
In addition to receiving recognition from Kevin Durant, London-born recording artist Central Cee recently linked up with MVP nominee Drake for their viral “On The Radar” freestyle. On The Radar Radio‘s video of Cee and Drake has amassed nearly 6 million YouTube views in less than five days.
Ari Lennox has opened up about her past struggles with alcohol in a candid post reflecting on her sobriety journey. On Tuesday (July 25), the R&B singer shared a sincere message with her Instagram followers, celebrating seven months sober.
“That’s a lot of sober flights,” Ari Lennox began her lengthy post. “A lot of sober conversations. A lot of facing things raw and head on.” She then revealed that although she’s unsure how long she will remain sober, she “can’t imagine going back to how things were.”
Lennox reflected on her past experiences, noting how “bad” things became. “Passing out in the airport or having my emotions more heightened than needed,’ she wrote. However, Lennox says she feels “more in control” of her emotions now and is happier and safer now that she’s “stable” and alert.
Ari Lennox On How Being Sober Affects Her Anxiety
Ari Lennox has been open about her struggles with anxiety in the past but says she has “less anxiety socially” now that she’ sober.
In a 2019 interview, the 32-year-old revealed: “I’ve been struggling with anxiety since the summer before my senior year.” The disorder resulted in “a lot of” time in the hospital after feeling like the world was closing in on her.
Last year, Lennox announced her fear of flying was “destroying” her health and she would no longer take any flights.
“For my mental health and my sanity I will not be doing any shows that require me to fly,” she wrote on her Instagram Story last June while she was aboard a flight to Minneapolis for a show. “I cannot keep torturing myself with this huge fear of mine. It is literally destroying my health. Enough is enough. I’m so sorry to all that are inconvenienced by this. Don’t know what this will mean for my career, but I just can’t do it.”
Nonetheless, Lennox has now accepted help and realized she’s not the best traveler” on her own, which was “a game changer.” She added, “Having help is ok.”
Ari Lennox continued, saying she enjoys “waking up with no hangover or embarrassment,” and not having “night terrors and panic attacks from liquor.”
Ultimately the “Pressure” hitmaker concluded, “Sobriety is a very present experience.”
