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Ice Spice Clarifies Producer RiotUSA’s Sexuality

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Ice Spice scored several mainstream hits with songs produced by RiotUSA. The duo crafted the Bronx-bred rapper’s breakout hit “Munch (Feelin’ U)” which arrived on DSPs in August 2022.

This week saw Ice Spice commenting on RiotUSA’s sexuality. An X user posted a screenshot of an unanswered DM sent to Riot. The @ISLANDBARBZZ account tagged Spice with a request for her to connect him with her in-house producer.

“He don’t like boys,” the openly bisexual rapper wrote on X in response to @ISLANDBARBZZ. Spice’s tweet surpassed 4 million views and 50,000 likes. It also triggered more speculation about RiotUSA.

Celebrity news blogger KenBarbie claimed Ice Spice and RiotUSA are an official couple. KenBarbie tweeted, “I’m actually more surprised that y’all haven’t figured out that’s her man yet.”

In addition to “Munch (Feelin’ U),” RiotUSA worked with Ice Spice on other Billboard Hot 100-charting singles such as “In Ha Mood” and “Think U the S### (Fart).” He produced two Nicki Minaj-assisted tracks as well.

Spice’s “Princess Diana” with Nicki Minaj peaked at No. 4 on the Hot 100 rankings. Their “Barbie World” collaboration made it to No. 7. The song off the Barbie soundtrack also earned two Grammy Award nominations, including Best Rap Song.

RiotUSA will likely play a major role in Ice Spice’s upcoming debut studio album. The son of New York City radio personality DJ Enuff should have numerous production credits on the Y2K project scheduled for release in 2024.

Vince Staples Debuts New Self-Titled TV Show

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Vince Staples’s new Netflix limited series premiered today (February 15). The 30-year-old rapper/actor took the reigns of the comedy for the global streaming giant.

“Who’s Vince Staples? Well, that’s a tricky question,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “He’s kind of famous, but he’s not. He’s kind of rich, but he’s not. He’s also kind of a criminal. But he’s… not? Follow him on his daily adventures, where anything that can go wrong usually does.”

The Vince Staples Show also stars Vanessa Bell Calloway and Andrea Ellsworth. Guest appearances from Naté Jones, Arturo Castro, Scott MacArthur, Bryan Greenberg and Myles Bullock make up the cast too.

Kenya Barris, Ian Edelman, Maurice Williams, Corey Smyth, and William Stefan Smith executive-produced the show. Staples is credited as a co-creator.

“I am excited to partner with Netflix and Kenya Barris on The Vince Staples Show,” the West Coaster stated about his eponymous series in 2022. “This has been something I have been developing for some time and I am happy it’s coming to fruition.”

In addition to leading his five-episode program on Netflix, Vince Staples released several albums, including 2022’s Ramona Park Broke My Heart, throughout his entertainment career.

Staples also acted in motion pictures such as Dope and White Men Can’t Jump. The Motown Records-signed artist had a recurring role on the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary as well.

Killer Mike Reveals Jay-Z’s Grammys Plot & Addresses Arrest Conspiracies 

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Killer Mike revealed Jay-Z wanted to share the limelight on Grammys night until an unfortunate incident with an “overzealous” security guard messed up his plans. 

On Wednesday (February 14), during an interview with The Breakfast Club Mike opened up about his nightmare arrest after sweeping the Grammys.  

While much has been said on the topic, Killer Mike shared a little-known tidbit about Jay-Z, who planned to honor him before cops hauled him off to jail. Hov had reached out to Mike to share the stage with him while he accepted the Dr. Dre Impact Award. 

“What’s crazy is Jay was hitting me,” Killer Mike recalled. “I didn’t realize as I was going through my thing Jay was hitting me like ‘Hold on stick around I want to toast you.’ And then he hit me later and was like ‘I was going to concede my time to you for the speech.’ So shout out to Hov!” 

Jay-Z wanted to celebrate Killer Mike, who had just won Grammys for Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance. Although he only found out about the plan once it was too late, Mike and Hov saw the funny side of it.  

“It’s love though,” Mike shared. “Me and him laughed. He said ‘You wanted to go and get locked up during the biggest moment. I was laughing. It was hilarious.” 

Killer Mike On The Grammys Arrest Conspiracies

He also addressed the conspiracy theories surrounding his arrest, refusing to dismiss them but insisting any attempt to take him down is futile.  

“It could be,” he replied when Charlamagne asked if he believed the conspiracies. But look. It didn’t work against Martin [Luther King Jr.], it didn’t work against Malcolm [X], didn’t work against Mandela. didn’t work against Method. Whatever the devil give you … God, if you stay in tune, man. He’ll multiply the good over the bad.” 

Ultimately, Killer Mike said he’s grateful for the experience.  

“I’m thankful for the Grammys, I’m thankful for the b#######. B####### is the best fertilizer on the farm. I got a chance to sit by myself for three hours and thank God and invoke praise and be grateful for the things that I received.” 

Thankfully, good news awaited Mike the following day. “I woke up the next morning to one of the best phone calls I got in my life,” he said. Mike had received word of a kidney donor for his youngest son. 

Bow Wow Recalls Being Hospitalized With Crippling Lean Addiction: “I Was Losing My Mind” 

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Bow Wow has opened up about the lean addiction that left him “losing my mind” and hospitalized before eventually quitting the drug. 

According to Bow Wow, he was at the height of his lean addiction while recording Face Off in 2007, his collab album with Omarion.  

“I was sipping lean,” he said during his recent appearance on The Art of Dialogue. “I was sipping so much syrup.”  

The Fast and Furious star admitted he “was drinking that s### like crazy and “I was losing my f###### mind. That lean s### had me f##### up. I was just always irritated.” 

Bow Wow explained that the lean made him fly off the handle, and he would feel a constant itch, one of the side-effects of the drug. His addiction got so bad that he was drinking the substance at all times. At one point, he was consuming so much that Lil Wayne gave him a “baby bottle” full of lean while shooting a video.  

However, Bow Wow eventually realized the severity of his lean addiction when he collapsed while on tour with Chris Brown.  

“The opening night was in Cincinnati and when I got off stage, I collapsed,” Bow Wow recalled. “I went straight to Cincinnati University Hospital. My stomach was so f##### up that I ended up going back home to Atlanta after the first show.” 

Things only worsened once Bow Wow returned home and his body began withdrawing from lean.  

“I’m throwing up, I’m shivering in the bed, I’m sweating, I’m going through it…I didn’t know I was having withdrawals. That’s how much lean I was consuming,” he explained. 

Bow Wow was too sick to return to the tour and credits his publicist, the late Pattie Webster, with keeping the news a secret. She issued a statement informing the press that the rapper was unable to return due to dehydration.  

“Spreadie Gibbs” Trends Again After Freddie Gibbs’ Ex Leaks Explicit Photo 

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Freddie Gibbs made his new romance Instagram official on Valentine’s Day, but his ex-lover isn’t ready to forget about him just yet. 

On Wednesday (February 14), Gibbs took to social media to announce his new relationship with OnlyFans model Jasmine Grenaway. The duo professed their love for each other in a joint Instagram post featuring a video of the couple on a romantic vacation in Dubai. 

“Happy Valentine’s Day @freddiegibbs,” Grenaway penned in the caption. “I’m in love with you unconditionally. Thank you for existing. You are my soulmate.” 

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However, it appears Gibbs’ former flame, Destini Creams, wasn’t about to let Valentine’s Day pass without a shout-out to her ex.  

Back in May last year, the adult film star went viral after calling out Gibbs in a Twitter rant. She accused him of ditching her while she was pregnant and continued hurling insults and accusations at him. She also claimed to possess a photo of Gibbs “spreading your a######.” However, she insisted she would “spare them that one though,” and not post the graphic image. 

While Freddie Gibbs remained relatively silent and did not engage with her posts, “Spreadie Gibbs” began trending as social media users got their jokes off.  

However, fast forward to the present day, after Gibbs soft-launched his new boo, Creams shared an explicit photo of somebody doing exactly what she described in the May tweet.  

Although she did not name the star of the extremely NSFW image, she hinted it was Freddie Gibbs and alluded to the unfortunate “Spreadie Gibbs” nickname. 

“spredding love,” she wrote alongside the photo. “Happy Valentine’s Day.” 

Gibbs seemingly responded to his ex with a post promoting his upcoming Netflix Comedy Fest appearance. He shared the flyer over the Geto Boys track “Quickie” which includes lyrics which might explain the photo. 

“I guess I better let her,” Gibbs wrote in the caption alongside crying with laughter emoji. 

Her post caused shockwaves online and Gibbs began trending with the unsavoury moniker once again. Check out some of the reactions below.  

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Here’s the 8 Tools a Local Business Must Have in 2024

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In today’s digital age, local businesses, whether they are dental offices, real estate agencies, tax firms, restaurants, beauty businesses, or chiropractic clinics, face the unique challenge of not just existing offline but also establishing a significant online presence. The selection of the right tools is imperative to bridge this gap effectively. This blog post outlines eight indispensable tools tailored for local businesses aiming to enhance both their online and offline operations, ensuring a seamless integration of services that caters to a wide array of business needs.

 1. CRM and Email Automation with ActiveCampaign

ActiveCampaign stands out as a comprehensive solution for customer relationship management (CRM) and email automation. It’s the bridge connecting your business to your audience through personalized email campaigns, sales automation, and a detailed view of the customer journey. Integrate ActiveCampaign with Click Funnels, Gravity Forms, and TidyCal to automate your marketing efforts, making every customer interaction count.

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 2. Affordable Software for Scheduling with AppSumo Originals and TidyCal

AppSumo Originals, featuring TidyCal, provides an affordable and efficient scheduling solution that caters to the diverse needs of local businesses. With lifetime buys and discounted offers, AppSumo makes it easier for businesses to access essential tools without breaking the bank. Use Gravity Forms to seamlessly integrate with TidyCal, simplifying appointment bookings in a few easy steps.

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 3. Social Media Automation with ManyChat

ManyChat is your go-to tool for automating your social media interactions, particularly on Instagram and Facebook. From story polls to comment automation and birthday specials, ManyChat enables you to engage your audience dynamically. Use it to launch Facebook Messenger ads, offering personalized promotions like a new cleaning service for dentists or special discounts for restaurants. Learn more.

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 4. Capture Lead Information with Gravity Forms

Gravity Forms is the ultimate tool for capturing lead information directly from your website. It integrates smoothly with ActiveCampaign, TidyCal, and various payment processors, making it a versatile tool for any local business looking to enhance their lead capture process.

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 5. Create Landing Pages with ClickFunnels

ClickFunnels is designed for businesses looking to create effective landing pages for their ad campaigns. It’s the perfect tool for acquiring leads, selling products, and offering upsell options. ClickFunnels simplifies the process of designing landing pages that convert, making it an essential tool for your marketing strategy.

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WPX Hosting offers a robust solution for WordPress hosting, accommodating up to 5 installs. It provides 24/7 WordPress tech support, daily malware scans, and a firewall, ensuring your site’s security and reliability. WPX stands out for its ease of use and comprehensive support, making it a great choice for local businesses.

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 7. Upsell with a Shopify Store

Shopify is the platform of choice for local businesses looking to make upsells online. Its ecosystem of apps supports the sale of various products, from restaurant merchandise to beauty and dental products. Doctors can even offer supplements and devices through Shopify, making it a versatile platform for any business looking to expand its online sales.

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8. Integrate POS System with Shopify POS

For businesses requiring a Point of Sale (POS) system that integrates seamlessly with their website, Shopify POS is the solution. It’s suitable for a variety of businesses and allows for the addition of customers to ActiveCampaign, paid bookings in TidyCal, and integration with Gravity Forms, creating a cohesive system for managing sales both online and offline.

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Choosing the right tools is crucial for local businesses aiming to thrive in both online and offline worlds. From CRM and email automation to social media engagement and effective upselling, the tools outlined above provide a comprehensive kit for any local business looking to streamline their operations and enhance their customer engagement. Start implementing these tools today to build a more connected and efficient business system.

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Pam Grier Admits Making Snoop Dogg Faint & Says She’ll Make Drake “Blush” 

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Pam Grier has been making audiences hot under the collar for decades, and it was no exception when she met Snoop Dogg, but she thinks Drake will have a slightly different reaction. 

The pair met while working on the 2001 movie Bones and had their first encounter at the airport.  

“His heart started racing and he became overheated and over-anxious at the airport lounge and when we got on the plane to Vancouver,” Grier recalled during an interview with The Canadian Press Wednesday (February 14).   

“We started talking in the lounge, and he said, ‘Wait a minute. I gotta go to the men’s room.’ He goes into the men’s room and he faints,” she revealed. “Security had to come in and get him and wipe him off. He told me he fainted, but I didn’t believe him.” 

The Death Row Records boss recently shared his side of the story during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show last month. 

“My heart was beating fast, ” Snoop explained. “Jen, my heart was beating fast (da, da, da, da). So, I’m like, ‘I hear what you’re saying, Pam. Give me a minute.’ I go to the bathroom and faint.” 

Once Snoop Dogg regained his composure, Pam Grier was able to impart some valuable career advice.  

“He said I inspired him and I made him a better actor and a better person,” she added.

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If making Snoop Dogg faint wasn’t enough, Pam Grier also has her sights set on making Drake blush. The Hip-Hop fan who said she’s still “at the clubs listening to some awesome hip-hop and rap,” wants to know more about her influence on the Canadian superstar rapper.  

In a 2010 interview with Nardwuar, Drake confessed that Pam Grier was “really responsible for shaping my taste in women.” 

“He grew up on me,” she told the outlet. “I want to know what magazine he was looking at when he was thinking of me. Or he wasn’t telling the truth, but I don’t know him as someone who is not truthful, so it would be interesting to ask him. He’ll blush.” 

Furthermore, Pam Grier said Drake should tell her himself while she’s in his hometown for the Toronto Black Film Festival, although hopefully he won’t faint like Snoop Dogg. 

“He should come to the film festival,” she stated. ‘If he’s not in a recording session.”

Drake & Sexyy Red Play Happy Families In Hilarious “Rich Baby Daddy” Video With SZA

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Drake is playing the proud husband to Sexyy Red’s mom-to-be in his new self-directed “Rich Baby Daddy” music video, which sees SZA take on the role of protective bestie. 

In the visuals, released on Valentine’s Day (February 14,) Drake cosplays a suburbanite who’s recently moved out of the hood, documenting the first stages of wedded bliss with his new wife via his old-school camcorder.  

The six-and-a-half-minute-long video sees the couple celebrate New Year’s together before the pregnant rapper’s waters break. An excited Drake continues to film in great detail while SZA chastises him. 

The trio head off to the hospital to deliver their verses, and the baby, as more friends join them to celebrate the birth of their little one.  

SZA was also on hand to help Sexyy Red announce her real-life pregnancy back in October while the St. Louis native was on her Hood Hottest Princess Tour. 

Sexyy Red also hit the road on Drake’s It’s All A Blur tour, where she teased the “Rich Baby Daddy” collab, all while keeping her pregnancy under wraps.  

“Touring was stressful at first because nobody knew I was pregnant,” she told Billboard in January. “I’d be in the bedroom trying to suck my stomach in or wear clothes to show I wasn’t. It hurt to just be onstage all day holding your stomach. It’s hard to hide it.” 

Rapper Skg Drops New Spoken Word Single “Discuss Of A Black Man”

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SKG has focused on working hard to rebrand herself from her Death Row Record days. She has built an audience for herself of millions 

of followers with all of her social media handlers combined. Being the first generation in her family born in Los Angeles, Ca. SKG birth name ; Helecia Choyce, family roots started back in New York, where music and culture was very important. 

SKG, always had a passion for music and poetry, while working hard to keep her name mentioned amongst the greats, as well as artist in the new era of female rappers. 

SKG, came up around one of Hip Hop’s most precious eras.

From Tupac Album to Modern Day Industry with features from Boosie, Anthony Hamilton and Paul Wall. SKG continues to drop heat. When it comes to rappers, SKG can go head to head on the beat with any male or female artist in the game. Expanding genres, SKG has decided to embark on a new musical journey, diving into the heart of spoken word. 

Spoken word can have many elements, including rap, hip-hop, storytelling, theater, and jazz. Characterized by rhyme, repetition, improvisation, and word play, spoken word poems frequently refer to issues of social justice, politics, race, and community. Related to slam poetry, spoken word may draw on music, sound, dance, or other kinds of performance to connect with audiences.

When you combine spoken word and hip-hop, a new generation of artist are born.

Taking control, SKG speaks from her soul on her new spoken word track, “Discuss Of A Black Man”.  SKG, spoken word has a purpose to unite and uplift women from all walks of life.

Produced by BMFs very own producer; S’Class, who’s worked with artist such as, Jeezy, Dr. Dre, Ras Kass, Nipsey Hussle, Too Short, E-40, Beanie Siegal, Slim Thug, Paul Wall, COLD187UM, Chief Keef, Young Dolph, Eve, Ice Cube, Jay rock and many other influential artist that’s helped shift the culture. 

The spoken word track features African sounds with high drums and African chants.

SKG expressed her excitement about the new project and crossing over in genres: “I love spoken word and my only request would be,  “Don’t put me in a box, let me fly and land”.

SKG , said she’s looking forward to exploring and making different genres of music while performing across the world. 

You can hear SKG new spoken word single below.

Man Arrested For Killing Blac Youngsta’s Brother

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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A 28-year-old resident of Memphis was apprehended for the murder of Tomanuel Benson, the brother of the prominent Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta. 

Memphis police were called to a shooting at the BP gas station on South Parkway East in Memphis on August 18, 2023. Upon arrival, they discovered Benson suffering from a gunshot wound, an injury that would tragically prove fatal. 

The investigation that followed quickly identified Ewing as a suspect, leading to the issuance of warrants for his arrest on charges of Second Degree Murder and Criminal Attempt Second Degree Murder, Violations of the Sex Offender Registry Law, and other charges related to firearms offenses.

Following a concerted effort by U.S. Marshals in collaboration with the Memphis Police Department and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Randy Darnell Ewing Jr. was captured last night after a brief chase.

The capture of Ewing resulted from a targeted operation in the Lamar Avenue and Winchester Road area. When officers spotted Ewing, a foot chase ensued, culminating in his apprehension with the aid of a K-9 unit named Marko. 

At the time of his arrest, Ewing was found to be armed, adding a layer of danger to the pursuit. Following his capture, Ewing was treated for injuries sustained during the arrest before being transferred to the Shelby County Jail.

So far, detectives have yet to release a motive for the slaying of Blac Youngsta’s brother. 

Young Dolph Murder: Alleged Mastermind Begs Judge To Let Him Get A Job

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The man accused of hatching the brazen plot to murder Young Dolph apparently believes a job is more valuable than his life.

Hernandez Govan is facing charges that include first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.

He has been out on a $90,000 bond since May of 2023 and has been on a 24-hour house arrest lockdown ever since. According to local reports, Govan just filed paperwork with Judge Jennifer Mitchell, asking her to relax the terms of his house arrest so he can find work.

According to Govan, he wants to be able to find gainful employment so he can support his wife and daughter. A previous attempt was denied by Judge Lee Coffee, claiming Govan had violated the terms of his bond by traveling outside of Shelby County without permission.

Judge Lee Coffee also warned Govan that he was most likely a marked man due to his involvement in the murder of Young Dolph.

“Memphis Shelby County, Tennessee is the first most violent metropolitan area in the country. This case has generated a substantial amount of publicity, and if you’re running around free… somebody might be trying to kill you,” Judge Lee Coffee told Govan, who seems to be unmoved.

Apparently, Govan is unfazed by the murder of his own daughter, Lotta Cash Desto, Blac Youngsta’s brother, and more recently, Yo Gotti’s brother, Big Jook.

So Govan is taking another crack at getting some freedom despite the dire warning because Judge Coffee was forced to recuse himself from the trial.

In addition to Govan, the two main suspects accused of pulling the trigger, Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith Jr., have been charged with the rapper’s murder, which occurred in November 2021 when Young Dolph was fatally shot at a local bakery.

In the most recent update, Judge Mitchell has decided to bring jurors from outside Memphis for the trial, slated to start on June 3, 2024. 

This decision was influenced by concerns that local jurors, given the widespread media coverage and the intense emotional impact of Young Dolph’s murder on the Memphis community, might not be able to remain impartial. 

Both Johnson and Smith have entered pleas of not guilty to the charges of first-degree murder. 

In addition to these two, other individuals are implicated in the case, including Govan and Jermarcus Johnson, who has accepted a plea deal for his role as an accessory after the fact.

Kanye West To Taylor Swift’s Fans: “I’m Not Your Enemy, I’m Not Your Friend Either”

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Kanye West is back on Instagram, this time going on an all-caps rant about the Taylor Swift Super Bowl LVIII controversy. A rumor, which a West rep called “fabricated,” started circulating online that claimed Swift had the erratic rapper removed from one of the Allegiant Stadium Suites on Sunday (February 11).

The Instagram post included a “Swiftie Emergency” announcement that read, “Beyonce’s new single ‘TEXAS HOLD ‘EM’ is challenging Kanye West for a #1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100. Let’s BUY AND STREAM TEXAS HOLD ‘EM to block him from the top spot!!! REMEMBER he just DRAGGED Taylor on his latest Instagram Story.”

West attempted to soothe the Swifties’ feelings but ultimately seemed to make things worse. He wrote, “WHEN I SAID THAT I’M THE NEW JESUS B#### I WASN’T EVEN THINKING ABOUT TAYLOR SWIFT. THAT WAS A WHOLE LINE BEFORE BUT I APPRECIATE THE FREE PROMO. LIL WAYNE ACTUALLY MENTIONS TRAVIS KELSEY ON VULTURES 2. THIS ALBUM IS ACTUALLY SUPER POSITIVE AND FUN IT’S ALL ABOUT TRIUMPHANT. LAST YEAR WAS INCREDIBLY CHALLENGING FOR ME, MY WIFE, MY CHILDREN, FRIENDS AND FAMILY. I’VE BEEN BANNED FROM HOTELS, KICKED OUT OF COMPANIES, AND EVEN NOT ALLOWED TO EAT IN SOME RESTAURANTS.

“EVERYONE SAW VULTURES 1 GET TAKEN OFF OF PLATFORMS TO LIMIT OUR FIRST WEEK NUMBERS. THIS REMINDS ME OF THE MISTREATMENT OF MY PEOPLE BECAUSE OF THE COLOR OF OUR SKIN. REMEMBER I WAS ON TAYLOR’S SIDE WHEN SCOOTER BOUGHT HER MASTERS BEHIND HER BACK. SHE AND BEYONCÉ ARE BIG INSPIRATIONS TO ALL MUSICIANS WE ALWAYS SAY HOW BOTH SELL OUT TOURS AND MOVIES ALSO, I’M SURE I’VE BEEN FAR MORE HELPFUL TO TAYLOR SWIFT’S CAREER THAN HARMFUL.”

He continued: “TO ALL TAYLOR SWIFT FANS I AM NOT YOUR ENEMY UUUM IM NOT YOUR FRIEND EITHER THOUGH LOL. ALSO I DIDN’T GET KICKED OUT OF THE SUPER BOWL WE LEFT OUR SEATS TO GO TO YG’S BOX AND SEE DIFFERENT FRIENDS. MY WIFE HAD NEVER BEEN TO A SUPER BOWL SO I WANTED TO WALK AROUND AND HAVE A NICE TIME. WE HAD SUCH A FUN DAY.”

West also addressed Shaquille O’Neal, who appeared to take issue with Ye earlier this week.

“OH AND TO SHAQ I GREW UP LOOKING UP TO YOU,” he added. “I WOULD LOVE TO HANG WITH YOU AND JAMIE SOMETIME JAIMIE SALTER IS LIKE A FATHER FIGURE TO ME. THE MEDIA MAY CONTROL THE NARRATIVE BUT THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN.”

Kanye West and Taylor Swift have beef that stretches back years. There was West’s infamous mic snatch during Swift’s acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards and the exhaustive debate over Swift’s conversation with ‘Ye over the song “Famous.”

In March 2020, the unedited conversation was leaked online and painted a much different picture of the one Kim Kardashian originally released in 2016. Swift acknowledged the leak but used it to bring attention to her favorite charities in an effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic. But Kardashian eventually fired back at Swift, accusing her of lying (again).

“To be clear, the only issue I ever had around the situation was that Taylor lied through her publicist who stated that ‘Kanye never called to ask for permission,’” she tweeted. “They clearly spoke so I let you all see that. Nobody ever denied the word ‘b####’ was used without her permission. At the time when they spoke the song had not been fully written yet, but as everyone can see in the video, she manipulated the truth of their actual conversation in her statement when her team said she declined and cautioned him about releasing a song with such a strong misogynistic message. The lie was never about the word b####, It was always whether there was a call or not and the tone of the conversation.”

Swift’s publicist, Tree Paine, countered, “I’m Taylor’s publicist and this is my UNEDITED original statement. Btw, when you take parts out, that’s editing. P.S. who did you guys p### off to leak that video?” She continued, “Kanye did not call for approval, but to ask Taylor to release his single ‘Famous’ on her Twitter account. She declined and cautioned him about releasing a song with such a strong misogynistic message. Taylor was never made aware of the actual lyrics, ‘I made that b#### famous.’”

The saga continues.

USHER Inspires New Drama Series On Black Love

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A new drama series based on USHER’s music is in the works. It has been announced that a new drama series based on Black love, inspired by the performer’s music, is in development at Universal Studio Group’s Universal Content Productions (UCP).

According to the official description, the as-yet-untitled series will center around “Black love and individuals looking to find a place to call home. The series will explore music, style, sex, romance and secrets that threaten to tear relationships apart.”

The eight-time Grammy winner will executive produce the series alongside screenwriter Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Katie Zucker and attorney Kenny Meiselas. A writer has not yet been attached to the project.

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“My 30-year catalog has resonated with so many people no matter where they were in their lives,” USHER stated in a press release. “I’m happy to be working with UCP to bring the music to life. I hope the series resonates with you the way my music continues to.”

The announcement comes just days after USHER headlined the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show. He also released his ninth studio album, Coming Home, earlier this month.

The musician is set to kick off his upcoming tour, “Past Present Future,” supporting his new album on August 16 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ice-T’s Reaction To Chicago Man’s Unsettling Viral Mugshot Is Pure Comedy

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Ice-T may have prematurely convicted a man purely based off of the extraordinary appearance of the individual’s mugshot.

In case you missed it, an unidentified Chicago man’s mugshot went viral on social media due to the sinister expression on his face. The mugshot has generated more than 16 million views, with many comparing the criminal to fictional horror movie character “Pennywise” from the film series IT. Of the seemingly countless users reacting to the crazy looking mugshot is veteran rapper-turned-actor Ice-T.

”Hell yes,” Ice-T wrote. “He dit it! Whatever it was… lol.”

It’s still currently unknown what the alleged perpetrator was booked for, which hasn’t stopped the photo from circulating. It isn’t just the Chicago criminal who’s become the topic of conversation following the release of his mugshot. In 2020, Trick Daddy’s mugshot went viral after he was was arrested for cocaine possession in Miami-Dade County. Last year, Tory Lanez was roasted for grinning widely at the camera in one of his mugshots following his conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. 

Baltimore Rapper Lor X Hit With 15-Year Prison Sentence For Leading Drug Gang

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A Baltimore rapper was just sentenced to 15 years in prison and could face up to 40 years behind bars following his recent conviction.

On Tuesday (February 13), Lor X was sentenced by Circuit Judge Lawrence R. Daniels in his case, where he faced charges for overseeing a gang that distributed fentanyl throughout Southwest Baltimore. Daniels originally imposed the total sentence of 40 years for Lor X, whose legal name is Xavier Johnson. However, Daniels suspended a large chunk of the sentence as a sort of contingency plan in regards to Johnson’s rehabilitation.

“He’s going to have 25 years hanging over his head,” Daniels said. “I got to tell you, Mr. Johnson, if you so much as spit on the sidewalk, I’ll give you all of it.”

In 2020, Johnson was apart of an 18-person indictment spawned by the discovery of fentanyl during a residential eviction. According to Investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration and Maryland State Police, Johnson had a crew that maintained “several stash houses to store drugs and guns.”

Last September, Johnson plead guilty to one count of “organizing, supervising and financing a gang,” and “two counts of being in possession of large quantities of a mixture of drugs containing fentanyl.” Based on the plea agreement he accepted, Johnson will not be eligible for parole for the first 10 years of his sentence.

Suge Knight Posts Bizarre Shower Photo Of 2Pac For Valentine’s Day—Tags Jada Pinkett

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight is incarcerated, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have access to social media. On Valentine’s Day (February 14), Knight posted a bizarre topless photo of the late Tupac Shakur in the shower to his Twitter (X) account.

He wrote in the caption, “Happy Valentines Day to all my female 2Pac fans!! Never seen before picture of 2Pac taking a shower!!!” He also included the hashtags Jada [Pinkett] Smith, Keshia Morris and Kidada Jones, all women who’ve been intimately involved with the Hip-Hop icon in one way or another.

Par for the course, commentary was all over the place. Some were shocked to see Shakur had a “tramp stamp,” others wanted to know why Knight had this on his jail phone and a few suspected Knight wasn’t running his account when this was posted. Whatever the case, plenty of people tried to see the humor in it, too. As one person wrote, “Tell me 2Pac ain’t got no MFing Tramp Stamp!”

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Suge Knight, who’s currently serving a 28-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter, reacted to the 2023 arrest of murder suspect Keefe D on his Collect Call with Suge Knight podcast last December. He believes “justice” is being served. He also suggested envy played a big role in the killing.

“It’s been a long time since I was able to talk freely about ‘Pac because we were so close,” he said. “And the thing is, ‘Pac is finally getting justice. And justice for ‘Pac is not so much somebody gettin’ punished, or goin’ to prison. It’s the fact that if you was around ‘Pac, and you had your hands into trying to destroy him, and we got the receipts, it’s a problem.

“I said this from day one, when we first started talking about it. Jealousy is worse than hate. When your name starts ringing, people get jealous of you. You know, if a person hates you, they can be across the street, and they can see you. They can see you, you know?”

Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Mass Shooting – One Dead, More Injured

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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America experienced another mass shooting on Wednesday (February 14). One person was killed and up to 15 victims were injured in a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.

According to multiple reports, Kansas City police detained two armed suspects. The individuals were not identified.

Officials said three people are in critical condition. Five more victims are in serious condition. One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Thousands of Kansas City Chiefs fans gathered downtown to celebrate the team’s Super Bowl victory. Gunfire erupted near the end of the parade.

The Super Bowl parade shooting added to the grim realities of frequent mass shootings in the United States. What was meant to be a celebration turned into a tragedy as at least one family lost a loved one due to senseless gun violence.

“Praying for Kansas City,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Officials are still gathering facts about the shooting, but they do not believe it was motivated by terrorism based on initial information. Missouri is an open-carry state.

The mass shooting at the Super Bowl parade in Kansas City occurred just days after a woman opened fire at Lakewood Church in Houston. Two people were injured in the Houston shooting. The church shooter was killed by law enforcement.

This is a developing story.

“Baddie and The Beast” Dives Into The Depth Of Charisse Mills and Luce Cannon’s Romance

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Features
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The launch of “Baddie and The Beast” on UrbanflixTV, starring Charisse Mills and Luce Cannon, introduces a new twist within a reality TV series that delves into the complexities of their romance amidst the entertainment industry’s glitz and challenges.

This series emerges as a bold move for the power couple, offering viewers an intimate look into their lives, marked by contrasting backgrounds but united by their chemistry. Their journey, scrutinized by media and besieged by industry pressures, unfolds as a narrative rich in drama, passion, and resilience. Produced by Baddie and The Beast Productions, this series marks Mills and Cannon’s debut in television production and showcases their commitment to authenticity and raw storytelling.

The series promises to be a testament to love’s power over adversity, inviting audiences into the heart of their unscripted love story. Check out the trailer below.

For more go to UrbanflixTV.

EXCLUSIVE: James Rosemond Fails On Appeal To Secure Prison Release

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: Exclusives
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An appeals court denied James Rosemond a.k.a. Jimmy Henchman’s bid to be released from prison on Tuesday (February 13). According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld a ruling saying former President Donald Trump never granted clemency to Rosemond.

Rosemond received a small victory as the appeals court ruled the district court “erred in concluding that a writing” was required to enact clemency power. But the appeals court said Rosemond cannot prove Trump commuted the music executive’s sentence.

“The problem for Rosemond, then, is not just the lack of a clemency warrant per se,” the court explained. “It is his failure to allege the existence of evidence that President Trump in fact commuted his sentence. His argument rests entirely on the assertions set forth in the Browns’ declarations, but those declarations do not prove what he claims they do.”

Rosemond cited a Trump phone call with Jim and Monique Brown as proof of the former president granting clemency to the convicted felon. The appeals court reviewed the alleged statements from the call and determined there was no evidence to support Rosemond’s claim.

“At the outset, the portions of the Browns’ declarations asserting that President Trump allegedly commuted Rosemond’s sentence are only the Browns’ characterizations of and ‘belief[s]’ of the December 18 telephone call,” the court noted. “But the Browns do no possess clemency power, nor are they authorized to speak on President Trump’s behalf. Therefore, it is President Trump’s words—not the Browns’ takeaways from them—that would be the sole basis for determining Rosemond’s sentence has been commuted.”

It continued, “Even assuming the factual accuracy and eventual admissibility of the information recited in the Browns’ declarations regarding President Trump’s reported statements, none of those statements during the December 18 telephone call reflect a declaratory statement that President Trump had previously or was in that moment commuting Rosemond’s sentence. Instead, his statements are forward-looking, anticipating what he wanted to have happen at some point in the future.”

The appeals court said granting relief to Rosemond based on the Browns’ declaration would be unlawful. The Constitution forbids the court from appropriating executive power.

“In sum, although President Trump may have intended to exercise his clemency power to commute Rosemond’s sentence at some future point in time, the words … during the phone call with the Browns did not do so,” the court ruled. “Nor is there any other evidence alleged to show that President Trump did so at some point after December 18 and while he still held the constitutional powers of the President. In fact, Rosemond’s petition was proceeding along the process typically used to channel such requests, and that channel—when successful—would have typically ended with the President signing a commutation warrant. Instead, Rosemond’s petition is still designated as pending on the Pardon Office website tracking all petitions submitted to it.”

Rosemond landed in prison for drug trafficking and his role in the murder of 50 Cent associate Lowell Fletcher. Rosemond is serving multiple life sentences.

Meek Mill Strips Vory Of Dream Chasers Title Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations: “We Cuttin Ties”

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Meek Mill has denounced his former Dream Chasers (DC) signee Vory following accusations of abuse from his girlfriend.

On Wednesday (February 14), Meek shared a message on Twitter (X) vehemently denying Vory’s alignment with his DC imprint after footage of an incident involving Vory and his partner leaked online. In the clip circulating on social media, Vory can be seen verbally abusing a woman and threatening her with bodily harm in a physically imposing manner. At one point, he appears to tell the woman he’d kill her if she didn’t comply with his request. Once Meek caught wind of the situation, he revealed he’d been trying to reach Vory for quite sometime.

“This guy is not a dream chaser!” he wrote. “He has a mental problem! We cutting ties we don’t care how ya music sound,…. He been ducking my calls for months telling people I’m threatening him… stopped alot of people dude “he is not dreamchaser!”

Vory reportedly signed with Meek’s DC label in 2020 after inking a deal with Capitol Records in 2018. While it’s unclear when the rift occurred, the Philadelphia MC had been working with the Lost Souls vocalist as late as last June, when he teased a pair of collaborative albums between himself, Vory and Sampha.