Bandman Kevo experienced a terrible loss on Easter Sunday (March 31). Kevian Rice, the rapper’s teen son, was shot and killed in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
“Rip Kevian,” Bandman Kevo wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) along with similar messages on Instagram Stories.
According to Kalamazoo’s Public Safety Department, police responded to a report of a man being shot and a vehicle fleeing the scene on Sunday afternoon. Officers found a firearm and Rice suffering from apparent gunshot wounds once they arrived. The 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Investigators believed the deadly incident was related to an online marketplace transaction. No arrests have been made in connection to the shooting. The vehicle that fled the scene was “located at an area hospital with two subjects seeking medical treatment for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds,” per Kalamazoo Public Safety.
Police said no further details would be released on Monday (April 1). They sought the public’s help in the open investigation.
“We are asking anyone with information about this incident involving gun violence or any other criminal activity to call the Criminal Investigation Division at 269-337-8139 to speak with a Detective,” Kalamazoo authorities said. “Information can also be provided anonymously through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at 269-343-2100, the ‘P3Tips’ app, or online at www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com.”
Bandman Kevo hinted at offering money to anyone with information about his son’s shooting death. He posted a message with a money bag emoji, asking for help on Instagram Stories.
“Anybody in Kalamazoo know anything about my son death dm me now,” he wrote.
Bandman Kevo said he struggled to get in contact with Rice’s mother following the teen’s death. Bandman Kevo told one outlet he financially supported his son, but he was unsure if Rice’s mother ever used the money to “create financial stability for them.”
A peaceful family fishing trip turned into a heart-pounding spectacle during a wild ride down the Arkansas River.
Picture this, a massive barge, bustling highway bridge and chaos in between as a closure ensued following a collision. Let’s rewind to Saturday afternoon (March 30), when the Holland family was just minding their own business, casting their lines into the serene Arkansas River. But then, out of nowhere, disaster struck.
“I looked over at my dad and asked if it was going to hit the bridge and he was like, ‘I don’t think so,'” Dayton Holland, one of the witnesses, revealed.
In the midst of the chaos, Dayton’s dad sprang into action, ordering her brother to dial up the first responders pronto. But guess what? It did hit! The barge smashed right into the busy U.S. Highway 59 bridge near Sallisaw. Cars zooming above, panic below—total madness during the moment of impact.
“There were cars driving everywhere on the road above,” Holland recalled.
The whole incident was captured on video, instantly rocketing to viral fame. Dayton couldn’t believe her eyes. “He looked back just before it hit and he’s like yes, it is,” she exclaimed.
Officials are clueless about what caused this epic collision. However, Dayton’s brother spilled the tea that the barge was loose and cruising down the river solo. Additionally, this is the second major ship-to-bridge collision within the last month, following the fatal bridge collapse in Baltimore last March. Coincidentally, The Francis Scott Key bridge incident in Baltimore, which was fatal, also has very few, if any, known-knowns in regards to what caused the collision.
In the case here in Oklahoma City, nobody got hurt and the road closure lasted just a few measly hours while the bigwigs poked around for answers.
And on the heels of that deadly bridge debacle in Baltimore Dayton doesn’t think a coincidence of this magnitude or frequency is something to brush off.
“We had talked about that after, how similar it was,” she spilled. “But this obviously was on a much smaller scale.”
Watch the video above for additional details on the harrowing incident.
Dreamville Festival organizers upset fans by announcing a major lineup change on Monday (April 1). The festival replaced Chris Brown, one of its headliners, with 50 Cent less than a week before the event.
50 Cent wasn’t the only replacement. Festival organizers recruited Hunxho to step in for Muni Long.
“We are excited to share that 50 Cent and Hunxho have been added to the lineup!” Dreamville Fest wrote on social media. “See you this weekend! Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chris Brown and Muni Long are no longer performing at Dreamville Fest.”
The reshuffled lineup didn’t sit well with fans. Dreamville’s Instagram comments and Twitter (X) replies became filled with complaints. Some fans claimed it was the worst lineup in Dreamville Fest’s short history. Others wondered if the announcement was just an April Fools’ joke, but a festival spokesperson said it was “definitely real.”
The 2024 Dreamville Fest will be held at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 6-7. J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, SZA and the newly booked 50 Cent will headline the festival.
This year’s list of performers includes ScHoolboy Q, Sexyy Red, Jeezy, Lil Yachty, Monica, Teezo Touchdown, TiaCorine and Rae Sremmurd. The event will feature every member of the Dreamville roster except Ari Lennox.
Fans questioned why Lennox was missing from this year’s Dreamville lineup when it was revealed in March. Lennox and festival organizers did not comment on her absence. The singer has not performed since her difficult experience as the opening act on Rod Wave’s tour. An audience member threw a water bottle at her at one of the shows.
Tickets are still available for the 2024 Dreamville Fest. Two-day general admission costs $349.99. Take a glimpse at the fan reaction to 50 Cent replacing Brown below.
Chad Hugo accused fellow Neptunes member Pharrell of attempting to obtain complete control of their duo’s trademarks despite an agreement to split everything equally. According to Billboard, Hugo’s legal team raised concerns over Pharrell’s company PW IP Holdings LLC filing three applications to register “The Neptunes” as a trademark.
“Throughout their over 30-year history, [Hugo] and Williams agreed to, and in fact, have divided all assets,” Hugo’s lawyer Kenneth D. Freundlich wrote in a legal filing. “By ignoring and excluding [Hugo] from the any and all applications filed by applicant for the mark ‘The Neptunes,’ applicant has committed fraud in securing the trademarks and acted in bad faith.”
Hugo’s lawyers said Pharrell and PW IP Holdings “knowingly and intentionally” sought to register the trademarks without Hugo. PW IP Holdings filed for trademarks regarding streaming, music videos and live performances in 2022. Pharrell’s team insisted the filings were not meant to deprive Hugo of ownership of The Neptunes name.
“Pharrell is surprised by this,” his rep told Billboard. “We have reached out on multiple occasions to share in the ownership and administration of the trademark and will continue to make that offer. The goal here was to make sure a third party doesn’t get a hold of the trademark and to guarantee Chad and Pharrell share in ownership and administration.”
Attorneys for Pharrell admitted Hugo co-owns The Neptunes name, but Hugo’s lawyers claimed Pharrell’s company tried to force “onerous business terms” on Hugo over the trademarks. The terms were not disclosed in Hugo’s filing.
Pharrell’s company previously trademarked The Neptunes for musical sound recordings. An application for clothing and other merchandise is pending. Hugo’s attorneys hinted at taking further legal action to void the trademarks.
The Neptunes produced hits for everyone from the Clipse and Snoop Dogg to Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. Hugo and Pharrell were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
GloRilla recently linked up with Florida rapper BossMan Dlow for a new version of his “Finesse” song. Fellow Floridian Kodak Black appreciated Big Glo’s lyrics on the collaboration.
“I can make my throat stretch, I can make a mess,” GloRilla raps on the remix for BossMan Dlow’s “Finesse” track. That line sparked an excited response from Kodak Black during a livestream.
The Pompano Beach, Florida native reacted to GloRilla’s bars by saying, “B#### say she could make her throat stretch. B####, show me! F### you talking about!? How far?”
Kodak Black has a history of vocalizing his affection for GloRilla. In 2022, the “Tunnel Vision” performer jumped into GloRilla’s Instagram Live comment section to publicly shoot his shot at the Memphis, Tennessee-bred rapstress.
“You prolly aint my girl today but that’s why I love tomorrow,” Kodak Black wrote at the time. He borrowed his digital pickup line from GloRilla’s Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Tomorrow 2” featuring Cardi B.
NBA YoungBoy and burgeoning Alabama rapper J.K. Mac have teamed up for a new single called “Swear.” Released by Gala Music, the track—also known as also known as “Walahi” in Arabic— finds both artists reflecting on their spirituality. Walahi translates to “I swear to Allah,” a testament to J.K. Mac’s faith.
“This collaboration not only showcases the immense talent of these artists but also underscores Gala Music’s commitment to providing a platform for groundbreaking music experiences,” Gala Music President Leila Steinberg said in a statement to AllHipHop. “This is the beginning of more J.K. Mac drops on Gala Music.”
Hailing from Montgomery, J.K. Mac combines elements of classic Hip-Hop with more contemporary production techniques. From songs such as “No Love” to “Kale,” J.K. Mac’s blossoming discography showcases a diverse range of musical styles.
J.K. Mac has been plotting the upcoming release of his next album, which will serve as the follow-up to 2022’s All.Demons.Have.Demons. NBA YoungBoy, meanwhile, is fresh off the release of his Compliments of Grave Digger Mountain project, which arrived last month.
“Swear” is only available on Gala Music for 60 days. Find a clip below and watch the full video here.
Future and Metro Boomin currently have the most popular album in America. The rapper/producer duo’s We Don’t Trust You launched with 2024’s highest-selling week.
According to reports,We Don’t Trust You debuted at No. 1 on the latest Billboard 200 chart with 251,000 first-week units. Future and Metro Boomin’s opening numbers surpassed Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine which debuted with 227,000 units in March.
We Don’t Trust You gives Future his ninth No. 1 album. That puts the Atlanta native in fifth place all-time among Hip-Hop artists. St. Louis-born beatmaker Metro Boomin now has four career Number Ones on the Billboard 200 weekly rankings.
Future and Metro Boomin’s collaborative project features guest appearances by The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Young Thug and Rick Ross. In particular, “Like That” with Kendrick Lamar sent shockwaves through the music industry.
Kendrick Lamar used “Like That” to throw shots at two other members of the so-called “Big 3” of modern-day Hip-Hop. in the song, the California representative declared himself above Drake and J. Cole on the top-rapper totem pole.
We Don’t Trust You will likely relinquish the crown for the best-selling opening week sales to Beyoncé. The 32-time Grammy Award winner dropped her Cowboy Carter studio album on Friday (March 29). Cowboy Carter is projected to debut with more than 350,000 first-week units.
One onlooker to the potential “Big Three” battle for the top spot expressed his thoughts about the situation on the X platform. DMV rapper IDK stated his desire to see Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Drake step aside for a new crop of talent.
“The big 3 need to retire and make way,” IDK tweeted on Sunday (March 31). The F65 album creator later implied his post about Cole, Lamar and Drake was a joke. He also wrote, “Dry humor doesn’t work on this platform.”
The latest round in the ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar exploded with the release of Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You. The project featured Lamar calling out Drake and J. Cole on the “Like That” track.
“Like That” shot to No. 1 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs USA, Apple Music’s Top 100: USA and YouTube’s Trending Music Videos charts. Industry prognosticators predict the collaboration will debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
IDK, meanwhile, dropped F65 in May 2023. The England-born, Maryland-raised recording artist recently teamed up with Brooklyn’s Joey Bada$$ for the “DENiM” single, which dropped on March 29.
Frank Amil, the Founder and CEO of the multimedia company ‘ALL MONEY IS LEGAL,’ is paving the way for new opportunities for content creators and emerging artists in the music industry. With his astute business acumen, Frank Amil leads ‘ALL MONEY IS LEGAL,’ a progressive media and artist development company that prioritizes organic growth and consumer engagement.
In collaboration with RADIOPUSHERS, ‘ALL MONEY IS LEGAL’ has recently launched a groundbreaking music monetization platform. This platform aims to elevate artists’ profiles by providing them with organic marketing outlets and increasing their subscriber conversion rate. By harnessing the power of this innovative platform, artists can reach new heights in their careers and achieve financial success.
Through their combined efforts, Frank Amil and ‘ALL MONEY IS LEGAL’ are revolutionizing the music industry by creating an environment where artists can thrive and monetize their talents effectively. This forward-thinking approach not only benefits individual artists but also contributes to the overall growth and development of the music industry as a whole. With their unwavering dedication and commitment to excellence, Frank Amil and ‘ALL MONEY IS LEGAL’ are shaping the future of music.
The revolutionary music monetization platform offers artists a range of interactive services that span over a 60-day period. These services include:
The opportunity to have a specially crafted press release, consisting of 200 words, published in a prominent media outlet. The selected outlets include STUPIDDOPE Magazine, ALLHIPHOP, or LA WEEKLY.
An exclusive 30-minute livestream visual podcast interview with the esteemed Kareesh Forreal on the KULTURE BUZZIN Podcast. This interview provides an invaluable platform for artists to share their stories and connect with a wider audience.
The privilege of having their music reviewed by the renowned 2X Grammy Award Winning producer, Drummaboy Fresh. This expert evaluation not only provides valuable feedback but also opens doors to potential collaborations and industry recognition.
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The ‘ALL MONEY IS LEGAL’ campaign represents a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to empower artists by providing them with unprecedented access to these transformative services. It aims to level the playing field and create opportunities for artists to thrive in the ever-evolving music industry.
Drake has closely aligned himself with “Pound Town” hitmaker Sexyy Red in recent months. The “Rich Baby Daddy” collaborators have been seen together in music videos, concerts and social media posts.
Joe Budden presented an unsubstantiated theory on the Drake and Sexyy Red alliance. According to Budden, the OVO leader receives compensation to promote the rap newcomer.
Sexyy Red got wind of what Joe Budden and his co-hosts had to say about her connection to Drake. The Hood Hottest Princess mixtape creator fired back by tweeting simply, “They so dumb.”
Drake recruited Sexyy Red to appear on his 2023 album For All the Dogs. He also showed up in her recently released “Get It Sexyy” music video alongside Soulja Boy and streamer Adin Ross.
“It sounds like a n###a that could rap at that level that gets paid off of everybody’s deal trying to rap. That’s what is sounds like to me,” Joe Budden told his podcast co-hosts about Drake’s relationship with Red.
The 43-year-old rapper-turned-podcaster continued, “Oh, you think [Drake] just likes being around Sexyy Red that much.” The Joe Budden Podcast’s Lamar “Ice” Burney also added, “I’m with you 100 percent.”
“Like That” lives on Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You album. The song broke the internet upon its March 22 release. Kendrick Lamar calling out Drake on the track generated headlines for days.
ESPN commentator Omar Raja posted a video on X of LeBron James nodding and rapping along to Lamar’s “Like That” verse in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The 18-second clip racked up over 3.4 million views and 12,000 likes on the platform.
Gene Deal, the former bodyguard of Sean “Diddy” Combs, has publicly announced his willingness to testify against the music mogul amid ongoing investigations into Diddy’s business and personal conduct.
This revelation comes in the wake of federal raids on Diddy’s residences by Homeland Security Investigations, probing allegations of sex trafficking linked to the entrepreneur and entertainment powerhouse.
Deal, who has previously shared insights into his time working for Diddy and the events he witnessed, emphasized his readiness to step forward in a video discussion with The Art of Dialogue.
“I get all kinds of hate mail, IG’s, talking about that I am trying to take a Black man down. No, I went through every step you are supposed to go through when you got an issue with a man,” Gene Deal said. “By him doing the things he did, and taking the avenue he took, he’s suffering the consequences, and I don’t feel bad at all.
“They messed up the game when they put out that “Money, Power, Respect’ [by The Lox featuring DMX and Lil Kim] it aint never been like that. You got your respect in the street, that gave you your power, that brought you your money. He had it ass backward. Do I care what happens? Got enough money to buy his way out of it…so we think,” Gene Deal said, adding that Diddy might even commit suicide.
So far, Diddy has been compelled to relinquish shares in his cable network, Revolt, following claims of sexual misconduct and stepped away from his involvement with the Harlem and Bronx-based charter school Capital Prep.
The raids on Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami mark a substantial escalation in the Federal investigation, focusing on accusations from multiple individuals of sexual assault, rape, and sex trafficking.
These operations, described by Diddy’s legal team as an “unprecedented ambush,” were aimed at gathering evidence to support the allegations.
Despite the aggressive nature of the raids, Diddy was neither arrested nor detained, although his cooperation with the authorities was highlighted.
Gene Deal’s intimate knowledge of Diddy’s personal and professional life, garnered through his years as a critical figure in Diddy’s security detail, positions him as a potentially pivotal witness should he choose to testify.
Deal’s relationship with Diddy traces back to a shared affiliation with a New York City gang, a bond that initially brought them together and led to Deal’s role protecting the founder of Bad Boy Records.
As the investigation into Diddy’s alleged involvement in sex trafficking advances, the testimony of insiders like Gene Deal could verify the accusations against the mogul and possibly send him to prison.
The Former federal prosecutor who was instrumental in the R. Kelly prosecution recently shed light on the gravity of the situation facing Sean “Diddy” Combs.
According to lawyer Nadia Shihata, the unfolding investigation into the Hip-Hop mogul appear to be adopting a strategy reminiscent of the R. Kelly case she led.
The raids on Combs’ Los Angeles and Miami properties have signaled an escalation in the seriousness of the probe.
Ashley Banfield recently hosted a discussion on the matter with Shihata, whose insights revealed a carefully orchestrated investigation by federal authorities.
According to Shihata, the decision to conduct searches at two of Combs’ residences is a clear indicator of the investigation’s advanced stage.
“Taking an overt step in the investigation of searching two homes means the investigation is well underway here. They’ve clearly have probable cause to believe a federal crime has been committed and that evidence of that crime or multiple crimes would be found in the two locations that they searched,” she explained.
Shihata’s observation highlighted the meticulous approach being taken by investigators, mirroring the tactics that led to the conviction of R. Kelly.
One key aspect of the discussion between Banfield and Shihata was the role of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in such high-profile cases.
Shihata highlighted the potential for NDAs to impede the willingness of individuals to come forward with information.
“NDAs can make people very reluctant and hesitant to speak to law enforcement so if it’s someone that law enforcement is not already aware of, they may be wary to themselves contact law enforcement to provide information. And so they can still deter people in that sense,” Shihata explained.
However, she also pointed out that federal authorities are not deterred by these agreements, having the power to subpoena information and question witnesses.
This capability, according to Shihata, could eventually encourage more people to break their silence, intensifying the scrutiny on Combs.
“If I’m P. Diddy or his lawyers, I’d be very concerned at this point,” Shihata remarked, encapsulating the precarious position in which Combs now finds himself.
Bun B (real name Bernard Freeman) has evolved into a successful restauranteur following the 2021 launch of Trill Burgers. But now, he’s being accused of “stealing” the recipe for the OG Trill Burger by former managers/partners Benson and Patsy Vivares. The UGK legend originally filed a lawsuit against the brother-sister duo for misappropriating funds. According to Click2Houston, the Vivares were also working their food truck business, Sticky’s Chicken, at the time Trill Burgers was just getting off the ground. That’s when they claim they came up with the OG Trill Burger recipe.
After working with Bun B for less than a year, Patsy and Benson allegedly used money to pay off Sticky’s Chicken. Bun B and fellow managers Andy Nguyen and Nick Scurfield sued the siblings, accusing them of stealing $45,000. The company sent a separation agreement and as of January, the defendants neither returned the misappropriated funds nor signed the separation agreement. Bun B is asking for access to past account information to determine how funds the Vivares’ funds were spent.
Patsy and Benson were in control of finances and funneled business income through the now-defunct restaurant Sticky’s Chicken. The various pop-up restaurants were held in 2021 and early 2022—including one at a local rodeo—but the duo’s financial transparency soon decreased. The lawsuit reportedly includes a text message from Patsy saying she used $45,000 of the rodeo money to settle Sticky’s Chicken bills.
“I used $45,000 of the rodeo money to pay for stickys,” the text message reads. “These bills were pressing & were threatening to shut us down.”
In response to Bun B’s claims, Patsy and Benson Vivares filed a general denial, insisting their actions were justified under the business judgment rule and the funds they allegedly used were reimbursable expenses for the benefit of the company. Then in January, they filed counterclaims against Bun B, Scurfield and Nguyen. The lawsuit alleges Bun B is attempting to deceive his partners and take control of Trill Burgers LLC. They claim they only recruited Bun B to be the face of the concept, but now Patsy and Benson say he’s trying to push them out of the business.
“Let it be known: Trill Burgers was not Bun B’s idea; nor was it the result of his sweat, equity, or ingenuity,” the countersuit reads. “Patsy and BJ (Benson) are the true heroes. This brother and sister duo—recognized contributors to HTX’s dynamic food scene—made Trill Burgers possible. They, along with Andy, developed the idea. They, along with Andy, recruited Bun B to be its face.
“And they alone—without the financial or operational help of Bun B or his eventual cohorts Andy and Nick—put Trill Burgers on the map. As accurately reported by PaperCity Magazine, ‘Bun B fell in love with the smash burger concept and decided to come on board the Trill Burgers team.’ It was not the other way around. Bun B was invited to the party; he did not start it.”
Attorney Charles Adams of Roebuck, Thomas & Adams PLLC, who’s representing Trill Burgers, sent the following to KPRC2:
“The claim that Mr. Freeman stole money was first made in the Vivares’ response to our lawsuit. It is analogous to an unfaithful partner who accuses their innocent spouse of cheating after being caught red handed. Bun B stole nothing. We do know that Patsy Vivares misappropriated Trill Burgers funds because she admitted in writing that she did it. We do not know how much more of Trill Burgers monies the Vivareses misappropriated because the Vivares never provided their former partners with requested documentation.
“While the Vivares’ conduct was reprehensible it pales in comparison to the conduct of her lawyers Mr. Aziz and Mr. Beard who employed a racist trope to paint an ugly false portrait of Houston icon Bun B. In their counter suit they alleged ‘Patsy and BJ were dumbfounded, hurt, angry, and scared given Bun B’s connections and the nature of the allegations.’ The attempt to portray Mr. Freeman as a gangster and a thug that the Vivares were afraid of is directly contradicted by Patsy Vivares’ own words in their text communications about the theft and dissolution of their partnership ‘I also want you to know that I knew and felt the respect you had for me and I was always proud of that, so I never wanted to ruin it bc I was humbled at the fact that of all the people in the world you could have worked on a food concept with, you chose us.”
Adams also obtained a message from Patsy to Nguyen in which she fully admitted to using the $45,000 in question. It reads in part: “Just want to be transparent with everything, but I used about 45k of the rodeo money to pay for Stickys. These are bills that were pressing & were threatening to shut us down…there is still about 140k left. I intend to pay back everyone’s that they put in ASAP.”
Adams provided another text exchange between Bun B and Patsy in which he explains how “disappointed” he is by the Vivares’ alleged actions. He said, “If you hadn’t stolen any money, none of this would have happened.”
Amber Rose, the 40-year-old model and activist, has opened up about the pressures she faced while dating Ye, particularly regarding her wardrobe choices.
During her relationship with West, which began in 2008, Rose disclosed on the “Just B with Bethenny Frankel” podcast that the rapper and fashion aficionado pushed her towards adopting a more “seductive” style, a move that significantly impacted her public persona and self-image.
“I am conservative actually,” Amber said on the Just B with Bethenny Frankel podcast. “I have always been conservative since I was young.”
Despite her natural inclination toward conservative dress, Rose shared that West’s influence during their time together led her to embody what she describes as a “sexpot type of girl.”
Reflecting on the relationship, Rose confessed to feeling “young” and naive at the time, acknowledging the dissonance between her true self and the image she was coerced into portraying.
“I cringe,” she admitted, revealing the discomfort she now feels looking back at how she was “pigeonholed” into a certain image by the rapper’s fashion demands.
The aftermath of her split from West in 2010 left Rose grappling with a “sexy image” that she found difficult to shed, impacting her career opportunities and personal brand.
“I would have producers saying, ‘We want to do this video for MTV and we want you at the pool, with a bikini on, martini in your hand.’ And I’m like, ‘Ugh, I’m so not her.’ Like I’m so not her and I get what I come off as but I am so not her,” Amber Rose said.
Despite efforts to distance herself from this image, Rose found herself continuously typecast in roles that emphasized her sexuality over her other attributes.
“I’m so not her,” she exclaimed, voicing her frustration with being misunderstood and misrepresented in the media and industry circles.
Ye, now 46, has had a history of influencing the fashion choices of the women he dates, as evidenced in his marriage to Kim Kardashian, where he famously overhauled her wardrobe in an episode of “Keeping Up With The Kardashians.”
Similar reports have surfaced regarding his influence over the wardrobe of his current wife, Bianca Censori, showcasing a pattern in his relationships that intersects with his passion for fashion.
Besides facing the challenge of redefining her image post-breakup, Rose’s relationship with West was fraught with controversy and public scrutiny.
Rose accused West of infidelity and publicly pointed to Kim Kardashian as the reason behind their split.
Despite the difficulties and the bullying she faced from West post-breakup, Rose has maintained a level of respect towards him, acknowledging his influence on her fame but criticizing the negative impacts of their relationship on her personal and professional life.
B.G. has landed in some legal hot water amid resuming his rap career. The veteran spitter was arrested for performing with Boosie Badazz and Gucci Mane in Las Vegas, which reportedly violated the terms of his probation.
As a result, a U.S. District Judge in Louisiana has approved charges against the New Orleans-reared rapper, who was released from federal custody in January.
On February 8, B.G. (short for Baby Gangsta) performed on stage in Sin City alongside the aforementioned rappers. During his time at a halfway house in Las Vegas, B.G. also collaborated with Gucci Mane on Choppers and Bricks, which was released last December.
According to the terms of his probation, B.G. must recieve court permission before engaging in self-employment. According to reports, B.G. was advised by federal probation officers and told him to get alternative employment. But he didn’t comply.
Authorities also maintain B.G. released music videos on YouTube and Apple Music without obtaining court approval beforehand. To make matters worse, Boosie and Gucci Mane have prior felony convictions. Boosie was arrested by federal agents in San Diego last June for alleged illegal possession of a firearm, while Gucci pleaded guilty in 2014 to possession of a firearm as a convicted felon in Georgia.
Authorities state B.G. must seek court permission before even associating with people convicted of felony charges. The association alone is a purported failure to adhere to the conditions of his probation.
B.G. was previously convicted in 2012 of federal charges related to firearm possession and obstruction of justice. He served more than 12 years in prison before his release in September 2023. He was later put in a Las Vegas halfway house in January after receiving credit for time served.
B.G. expressed his frustration in an Instagram post, writing, “It’s crazy how after paying my debt to society with 12 and a half years of my life, I come home and still ain’t free. I been doing everything the right way, and it seems like that ain’t enough. I been going through it behind the scenes and got a muzzle on for the time being, but I’m confident I’ll come out on TOP. I always do.”
B.G. thanked his supporters for their encouragement, symbolized by a photo of him wearing a New Orleans Saints sweatshirt. If his probation is revoked, B.G. may have to serve the remainder of his sentence in federal prison.
The legal battle between self-described former drug kingpin Cory “Ghost” Holland and the team behind the “Power” series has intensified over 50 Cent’s plan to tell the origin story of the iconic character “Ghost.”
He claims that the “Power” series unlawfully mirrors his life story, mainly focusing on the lead character “Ghost,” who he alleges is a direct depiction of his experiences.
The controversy stems from a “cautionary tale” CD titled “Blasphemy” about Holland’s life that he claims to have sent to Kemp’s father to find a way out of the drug trade, which he believes was used to develop the series without his consent.
Holland, representing himself in this high-stakes lawsuit, recently filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction against rapper 50 Cent and the television network Starz.
Fans eagerly anticipate this new narrative arc and the creative insights of original creator Courtney A. Kemp and 50 Cent.
Holland’s motion for a preliminary injunction argues that the continued promotion of “Power: Origins” and developing a new backstory for “Ghost” will significantly harm his right to a fair trial by potentially influencing jurors.
Holland emphasized the need to maintain the evidence’s “status quo” to ensure an impartial verdict, highlighting the potential for the 50 Cent’s actions to defy his constitutional rights to a fair and unbiased trial.
In response, 50 Cent’s lawyers vehemently opposed the motion, stating that Holland’s attempts to restrict the promotion of “Power: Origins” were unconstitutional and baseless.
They argue that Holland has not demonstrated any probable success in his defamation claim and that the series’ development poses no direct relevance to the inquiry of whether the original series defamed him.
Furthermore, they assert that halting the spinoff’s development would unjustly impact Starz and the broader “Power” universe by freezing potential revenues and developments of its intellectual property.
A former educator at Taylor Preparatory High School in metro Detroit, known in the Hip-Hop world as Drippin’ Honey, claims she was fired from her teaching position due to her music career and social media presence.
Drippin’ Honey, born Domonique Brown, who had been dedicated to the profession for seven years, faced backlash from a parent complaint, which ultimately led to the school’s decision to terminate her employment.
“Nobody even knew I was a rapper until the parent kept continuously complaining,” Drippin’ Honey told WXYZ during an interview.
Drippin’ Honey’s dual passion for teaching and music collided when she declined the school administration’s ultimatum to delete her profanity-laced online music content.
“They say erase all your content. That was the ultimatum. Respectfully, I can’t do that,” Drippin’ Honey recounted, highlighting the predicament she faced in choosing between her burgeoning rap career and her commitment to education.
Despite the setback, she remained confident in her role as a positive influence on her students, further evidenced by the music video for her latest single, “Drippin 101,” filmed with students on her final day.
“My mind and my heart was telling me two things… I couldn’t see myself like giving up my other passion just because somebody didn’t like it,” Drippin’ Honey said of her decision.
The incident sparked a wave of community support, with over 200 parents and students rallying behind Brown.
“Bruh if this was my teacher I would’ve stayed in highschool,” one supporter said, while another added: “She got all the dads going to parent teacher conferences for the first time ever!”
Christina Lynn, a parent, expressed her disappointment, stating, “As a parent, we long for teachers who support our children and who inspire them, and she was one of those teachers. So, I’m really truly disappointed.”
This sentiment echoed the frustration and sense of loss felt by many who saw the rapping teacher as more than just an educator but as a mentor and inspiration.
Drippin’ Honey is considering legal action, believing her firing constitutes discrimination.
Mozzy has been quickly getting back to work since being released from jail on gun charges in May of 2023.
The Sacramento rapper plans to give fans a peep into what life was like in the Oak Park neighborhood with the new album Children Of The Slums as a tribute to the untold stories of struggle of growing up in his neighborhood.
Growing up in one of the city’s most dangerous neighborhoods, Mozzy was exposed to the life of gang violence and drugs at an early age.
After his father’s incarceration and his mother’s battle with drug addiction, Mozzy found himself under the care of his grandmother.
During these formative years, he joined the Oak Park Bloods, a decision that deeply influenced his life and music.
Despite the odds, Mozzy channeled his experiences into his music, crafting narratives that spoke to the struggles and realities of street life.
In discussing the inspiration behind the title Children Of The Slums, Mozzy expressed a profound connection to the plight of individuals raised in environments like his, marked by poverty, violence, and a lack of opportunities.
“Nobody born in the slums has a choice,” Mozzy explained, highlighting the involuntary nature of their circumstances.
“Born into those kinds of circumstances, it’s hard to imagine a way to get out. They don’t have anyone to look out for them or to show them a better way. I’m still looking out for all the children of the slums. I am there for them because I know if the situation was flipped, they would do the same for me,” Mozzy said.
Through his music, Mozzy hopes to offer a voice to those silenced by systemic barriers, sharing their stories of pain, perseverance, and unwavering hope for a better future.
Children Of The Slums promises to be a deeply personal project for Mozzy, narrating the experiences of his community’s most vulnerable members.
The release of “Jaded,” the first single from the album featuring Eric Bellinger, further encapsulates the emotional weight of Mozzy’s message.
Bronx-born rapper Fat Joe recently sat down with FOX 5 News to discuss his close friend Diddy amidst the swirling sexual abuse claims against him.
The rapper has shared a bond with Diddy for more than 30 years, a friendship that has evolved amidst the highs and lows of music fame and personal challenges. During the interview, Fat Joe conveyed a sense of profound concern for Diddy and his family.
“I stood up last night maybe 4 hours praying for him and his kids. His kids I’ve known all their life. So, you know, I’m just praying for everybody,” he said.
The moment of vulnerability showcased a different side of Fat Joe, one that’s compassionate to the personal and legal struggles the billionaire Bad Boy founder is facing. Fat Joe said he has yet to recently communicate with Diddy about the controversy.
He and Diddy’s partnership in the music industry dates back to the late 1990s, and they have collaborated multiple times. Their work includes tracks such as “Don Cartagena” and “Haha (Slow Down)” featuring Jeezy.
