50 Cent refuses to let up on his longtime target Diddy. The G-Unit boss has been one of the most outspoken critics of his fellow New York City-raised mogul.
In particular, 50 Cent has repeatedly teased making a documentary about the multiple sexual misconduct allegations against Diddy. Uncle Murda also addressed those accusations in his “Rap Up 2023 Pt 2” track.
“I’m like, did he do it? Did he drug her? Did he rape her? If you didn’t do this s###, Diddy, why did you pay her?” Uncle Murda said in the song. Those lyrics refer to the Bad Boy label founder settling a sexual assault lawsuit with his ex-girlfriend Cassie.
Murda also rapped, “You was an icon, n####. You ruined it. Diddy documentary coming out. 50 Cent shooting it.” 50 seemed to find amusement in Uncle Murda’s bars about his rival.
In response, 50 shared a snippet of “Rap Up 2023 Pt 2” on Instagram. The recording artist/television producer captioned the post, “2023 Rap up @unclemurda went crazy [grinning squinting face emojis].”
Uncle Murda signed to 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records in 2016. The two MCs worked together on songs such as 2017’s “Statute Of Limitations” and 2018’s “Get The Strap.”
In October 2023, 50 Cent suggested his animosity towards Diddy stems from rumors the Dirty Money member was involved in the death of Tupac Shakur. 50 stated, “Maybe I said that s### about Puffy because he got Tupac killed.”
2023 was a rough year for Tekashi 6ix9ine. Authorities in Sánchez, Dominican Republic arrested him in October for assault. Nevertheless, supporters in another Caribbean country showed love to the controversial rapper by immortalizing him with a sculpture.
An image of a Tekashi 6ix9ine statue in Cuba began spreading across the internet over the last week. Cuban sculptor Genis Miguel Osoria Vargas unveiled the figure on his Instagram page.
“The job is misunderstood, but I will say it without fail… WITH THE PRIDE OF THE WORLD DEFENDING MY SCULPTURE AND MY COLLEAGUES WHO WORK HARD TO ACHIEVE SAID RESULT,” read Vargas’s Instagram caption. The message was originally written in Spanish.
He also wrote, “IT IS A COMMISSION AT THE REQUEST OF A CLIENT, IRRESPECTIVE OF HOW TEKASHI 69 HANDLES IN HIS PERSONAL LIFE AND HIS ART, WHETHER IT IS POOR OR NOT IN HIS CONCEPT, HIS AESTHETIC, ARTISTIC AND CONCEPTUAL BUDGETS ARE SPRAYED BY THE ABILITY IN VIRTUE TO HELP THE NEIGHBOR, THE GIVE WITHOUT MORE.”
6ix9ine rose to prominence in America and around the world with songs such as “Gummo,” “Kooda,” and “Fefe.” The Brooklyn native’s “Trollz” with Nicki Minaj peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2020.
However, some Hip-Hop fans view Tekashi as a pariah of the culture. He repeatedly engaged in feuds with numerous other rappers like Chief Keef, Lil Durk, and Future.
6ix9ine also caught heat for pleading guilty and testifying against his co-defendants during the 2019 federal trial of the Nine Trey Gangsters. Tekashi’s prison sentence essentially derailed his music career in America. The rainbow-haired entertainer has not had a sustained Hot 100 hit since 2020.
Scar Lip rose from local rapper to national figure in 2023 with her “This is New York” single. The new year begins with the rapper addressing online fans making fun of her looks.
“People telling me I’m not pretty, and that bothers me a little bit. Cause I believe I’m beautiful,” Scar Lip stated in an Instagram Live video.
“You want me to feel bad about me or something? To tell me those things. I’m Black. Yes, I sure am Black. Actually, very Black. But that doesn’t take away my beauty,” Scar continued.
She also said, “That doesn’t make me feel good when you tell me that guys, when you tell me I’m not pretty, when you tell me I’m ugly, when you tell me no man wants to sleep with me. Things like that make me feel horrible.”
Scar Lip went on to talk about being bullied as a child for being dark-skinned. The Epic Records signee recalled, “Kids called me things, teased me, told me I’m ugly.”
Hip-Hop heavyweights like Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes and Cardi B have co-signed the rap newcomer. Grammy-winning music producer Swizz Beatz even compared Scar to the late DMX.
“I’ve never seen an artist that just naturally has what I know DMX has. And they’re two different artists, two different levels, yes. But I’m not talking about that. I’m talking about in here,” Swizz stated in May 2023.
Skepta is returning to his first love, announcing his sixth studio album, Knife and Fork, set to arrive later this month.
The pioneering Grime artist’s last solo offering was 2019’s Ignorance Is Bliss, which reached No. 2 in the U.K. chart. Skepta took to Instagram on New Year’s Day to acknowledge fans’ pleas and announce Knife and Fork and its lead single.
“It’s been years since I dropped my last album and I want to thank you for all the love during my hiatus,” he began. “I’ve seen the messages, tweets and Tik Toks, I’m truly grateful that my music is still resonating with the world even in my absence.”
He continued, “I’m happy to announce my next studio album #KnifeAndFork is loading, the first single #GasMeUp (Diligent) will be out January 26th.”
Skepta concluded his post with a reminder of his upcoming Big Smoke Festival. The inaugural event is set to take place over two stages in South East London’s Crystal Palace Park on July 6. The Más Tiempo Stage is named after the house music record label Skepta and fellow U.K. grime legend and Boy Better Know member Jammer recently launched last year.
During a recent appearance on Capital Xtra, Skepta explained the Big Smoke Festival was created to open doors for overlooked artists.
“I just feel like we’ve done the festival thing with other festivals for so many years,” he shared. “It’s good to give other people space to do the headline and just step aside and let new people come through. For us, it’s just about building something where we could always feel like we’re on a good stage and be able to put other people on a good stage maybe that wouldn’t have got a look in at these other festivals.”
Teyana Taylor and Tyla sent temperatures soaring when they linked up in the club and ended up doing the viral “Water” challenge.
The duo had fans clamoring for a collab after seeing the pair’s chemistry. The breakout South African artist removed her coat, revealing a white sequined two-piece as she joined Taylor on the dancefloor. Clubgoers watched on as Tyla and Teyana Taylor performed the song’s viral choreography.
My girl Tyla is so gone! Teyana Taylor x Tyla collab?🤭 I just know that choreography would be jaw dropping! pic.twitter.com/GNzAbIJ50q
Last month, Teyana Taylor went viral after hitting up a Miami strip club with Janelle Monáe and Victoria Monèt. The ladies put on a steamy display, which culminated in Taylor giving Monáe sultry lap dance.
Meanwhile, last September reports surfaced that Teyana Taylor filed for divorce from her soon-to-be former husband, Iman Shumpert. She addressed details of the filing leaking in an Instagram post in November.
“I mind my business, don’t bother nobody & y’all know I’ve never played about my children, family & our privacy,” Taylor wrote in part. “I have not spoken on this private matter to any media outlets or blogs etc. So everyone claiming ‘said’ didn’t get any statements directly from ME. These statements were taken from private court documents that were leaked to the public.”
Taylor said it was “heartbreaking” seeing “such a private matter” made “public” for the world to see.
“However, Protecting my family is one thing I’ve ALWAYS done & for my children I will continue to do so,” she added.
Taylor cited “cruel treatment” as the reason for their split in her divorce filing. According to court documents, Shumpert asked a judge to dismiss her claim that she wanted to end their marriage because she felt endangered.
Meek Mill is dishing out some advice to the younger generation, warning youths to shun a “gangsta” lifestyle as a way out of poverty.
The Philly rapper took to social media on the second day of the year to share some wisdom with his followers.
“Being gangsta will get you hurt put in jail or killed,” Meek Mill began his post on X. “Being smart will get you out of poverty and your family and friends living better.
Furthermore, Meek Mill said that there’s “no comparison,” insisting that “being smart is the only solid way out the trenches… everything else is wide range life risk just to survive!”
Being gangsta will get you hurt put in jail or killed …… being smart will get you out of poverty and your family and friends living better … it’s no comparison,being smart is the only solid way out the trenches… everything else is wide range life risk just to survive!
After spending many years on probation, Meek Mill uses his platform to advocate for criminal justice reform. He now serves as a Co-Chair of the REFORM Alliance non-profit organization alongside Michael Rubin.
Last month, the Philly rapper broke down during a bill signing ceremony to celebrate the passage of probation reform, a bill he championed.
“We grew up in the streets,” Meek told the crowd, which included Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. “We try to be better, but they labeled us ‘felons,’ sent us back to jail. I had to fight against that the whole time to gain my respect and be who I am today. And I’m proud of that.”
Meek Mill recently responded to criticisms over his musical content. Fellow rapper Dee-1 questioned him being “the face of prison reform” and said Meek “can do better.”
He replied via Instagram, writing, “I was rapping this way when I became the face of reform… That’s how I got there, y’all forgot that fast.”
Chrisean Rock confirmed that her son with Blueface met his grandfather, but she can’t understand why the MILF Music founder continues to deny he’s Chrisean Rock Jr.’s father.
The reality TV star took to Instagram Live Tuesday (January 2), from the studio, where she played a snippet of her verse on the remix of Sexyy Red’s “Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad).
“Junior saw his granddad for the first time,” Chrisean Rock told her followers. When her friend suggested the visit was “progress,” Rock disagreed. “It’s not even progress, that s### was…” she replied. “I love it it’s just what’s the joke about him not being the father when he’s the father.”
She continued, saying Chrisean Rock Jr. “being mistreated by his own father is kind of like I wonder what God got in store for a n#### like that.”
Blueface has denied paternity of Chrisean Rock’s baby on multiple occasions. Last month, he took to social media, claiming he secretly did a DNA test on the baby, which confirmed his suspicions.
“Tell me why I snook an swab this baby dna test results came in….iam not the father smh [facepalm emoji],” he wrote on December 9. “It’s a bitter sweat feeling c## I was coming around to it but definitely in my best interest [prayer hands emoji] thank you Jesus [smiley face emoji].
“I can’t even pretend like im not happy as hell,” he added.
Chrisean Rock responds to Blueface taking DNA test & claiming he is not the father of her son 😳 pic.twitter.com/o98OR3LjWg
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital creativity, the concept of time takes center stage with CapCut’s Online Photo Editor along with its online video editor and its innovative ‘sharpen image‘ feature. This tool transcends the static confines of traditional photography, inviting users to embark on a cinematic journey through time. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of CapCut’s Time-lapse Creation, exploring the techniques and possibilities that unfold when still images evolve into dynamic visual narratives.
Chronicles of Change: Understanding the Essence of Time-lapse
Time-lapse photography is a mesmerizing technique that condenses the passage of time into a visual symphony. It’s a medium where moments unfold in accelerated sequences, revealing the subtle nuances of change that escape the naked eye. CapCut’s Time-lapse Creation feature brings this captivating technique to the fingertips of creators, allowing them to weave stories that transcend the static constraints of traditional photography. At its core, time-lapse creation involves capturing a series of still images over time and stitching them together into a seamless video. CapCut’s online photo editor simplifies this process, providing a user-friendly interface for transforming a sequence of images into a dynamic time-lapse. Each frame in the time-lapse becomes a snapshot of a fleeting moment, and when played in succession, they unfold like the pages of a visual story, capturing the essence of change and progression. Beyond capturing the obvious transitions like the movement of clouds or the changing colors of a sunset, time-lapse photography has the power to unveil hidden patterns and rhythms in the world around us. It’s a technique that reveals the dance of shadows, the subtle growth of plants, or the bustling activity of urban landscapes. CapCut’s Time-lapse Creation feature becomes a portal to uncover these hidden narratives, providing a canvas for creators to explore the dynamic tapestry of time.
Mastering the Art: Techniques for Time-lapse Brilliance
Central to crafting a captivating time-lapse is choosing the right interval between frames. CapCut’s Time-lapse Creation feature allows users to dictate how often a photo is taken during the time-lapse sequence. The interval defines the pacing of the time-lapse, influencing how fast or slow the progression appears in the final video. Whether capturing a sunset in fast motion or the gradual unfolding of a blooming flower, the choice of interval is a key consideration in mastering the art of time-lapse. While time-lapse is about condensing time, the individual frames must remain stable to ensure a smooth and seamless sequence. CapCut’s online photo editor addresses this challenge by offering stabilization features that minimize the effects of camera shakes or minor movements between frames. The result is a time-lapse that flows seamlessly, providing viewers with an immersive experience that feels like a continuous, uninterrupted journey through time.
Time-lapse photography allows creators to experiment with dynamic compositions that evolve. CapCut’s Time-lapse Creation feature empowers users to not only capture the changing scenery but also to compose frames that enhance the overall visual impact. From framing the movement of stars in the night sky to creating dramatic perspectives of urban life, dynamic composition becomes a powerful tool for elevating the storytelling potential of time-lapse sequences. As time-lapse sequences span across different times of the day or night, lighting conditions naturally change. CapCut’s Time-lapse Creation tool includes features that help creators adapt to these light variations, ensuring consistency throughout the sequence. Whether adjusting exposure settings or fine-tuning color balance, these techniques contribute to the overall visual cohesiveness of the time-lapse, allowing it to unfold as a harmonious progression through time.
Beyond Photography: Time-lapse as a Cinematic Narrative
CapCut’s Time-lapse Creation feature extends the storytelling capabilities of traditional photography into the realm of cinematic narratives. It’s not just about capturing moments frozen in time but about telling stories that unfold with the rhythm and pacing of life itself. Whether documenting the construction of a building, the changing seasons in a landscape, or the bustling activity of a city street, time-lapse becomes a transformative medium for narrative expression. Beyond documentation, time-lapse photography becomes an evolving canvas for artistic expression. CapCut’s online photo editor allows creators to experiment with the visual language of time, using it as a medium to convey emotions, highlight patterns, or evoke a sense of wonder. From creating abstract compositions that showcase the ebb and flow of natural elements to capturing the pulse of urban life in fast-forward, time-lapse becomes a versatile form of artistic expression.
In educational contexts, time-lapse becomes a powerful tool for visualizing processes that unfold gradually. CapCut’s Time-lapse Creation feature finds applications in disciplines ranging from biology to geography, offering educators and students a dynamic way to observe and understand changes over time. Whether illustrating the growth of plants, the formation of geological features, or the lifecycle of a city, time-lapse becomes an educational insight into the passage of time. In educational contexts, the integration of CapCut’s Time-lapse Creation feature serves as a transformative tool, offering educators and students a dynamic and engaging means to observe and comprehend processes that unfold gradually. This feature, with its versatile applications, spans across a spectrum of disciplines, providing valuable insights into the passage of time and fostering a deeper understanding of complex phenomena.
The realm of biology becomes an immersive exploration as CapCut’s Time-lapse Creation allows students to witness the remarkable journey of growth exhibited by plants. Through the accelerated sequence of images, the stages of germination, the development of roots and shoots, and the eventual blossoming of flowers become a visual narrative. This dynamic representation not only aids in comprehending the life cycle of plants but also instills a sense of awe and curiosity about the intricate processes occurring in the natural world.
In geography, the Time-lapse Creation feature becomes a powerful tool for unraveling the mysteries of the Earth’s dynamic features. Whether it’s the formation of geological structures over eons or the gradual transformation of landscapes due to natural forces, time-lapse provides a unique perspective. Students can witness the slow but continuous changes in terrain, the shifting patterns of rivers, and the impact of weathering and erosion. Through this visual journey, the geological evolution of our planet becomes more than a theoretical concept—it becomes a captivating story etched in the Earth’s surface.
Conclusion
As we unravel the capabilities of CapCut’s Time-lapse Creation feature, we discover a tool that transcends the confines of traditional photography. It’s not just about capturing moments; it’s about orchestrating the passage of time into cinematic narratives that unfold with precision and beauty.
The essence of time-lapse lies in its unique ability to unveil hidden patterns, showcase the fluid dynamics of change, and elevate the art of storytelling. CapCut’s intuitive interface, coupled with advanced features for interval control, stability, dynamic composition, and adaptation to light changes, empowers creators to master the art of time-lapse photography.
Whether employed for documentation, artistic expression, or educational insights, time-lapse through CapCut becomes a journey through time—a captivating experience inviting viewers to witness the unfolding stories of our dynamic world. In the hands of creators, time-lapse becomes more than a feature; it’s a gateway to a realm where moments aren’t frozen but captured in a continuous, rhythmic dance that mirrors the heartbeat of life itself.
Moreover, CapCut’s diverse ecosystem extends beyond time-lapse creation; it encompasses tools like a ‘pfp maker‘, enriching the online photo editor’s versatility and enhancing the overall editing experience. This comprehensive toolkit empowers creators not only to craft immersive time-lapse sequences but also to explore a myriad of possibilities within the realm of digital creativity.
Blac Chyna has opened up on a “painful” breast reduction surgery she underwent In December.
The former reality star took to Instagram to reveal she went under the knife again last month due to complications from a “life-changing” breast and butt reduction operation in March 2023.
“Hey guys, Happy New Year’s. Yep, I did it again,” the model and influencer began a black-and-white video post.
“Quick story time about the breasts: So earlier this year, I was like, ‘You know what? I want to take out my boobs. I’m kind of over it. I’m tired of fake look. They’re too big for my body, too big for my frame, and it just doesn’t fit me as a person anymore.'”
Chyna, 35, said the doctor suggested she go “smaller” to see how her skin retracts.
The model revealed she decided to reduce her implant size from 585 to 385 cubic centimeters, however complications ensued.
“My left breast was encapsulated where the muscle had contracted around the implant,” she explained, “and it just was so painful.”
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Blac Chyna revealed her second surgery, which she underwent on December 21, reduced her breast size down to 190cc to prevent her boobs from being “mush” and causing further issues.
“These surgeries are so expensive to where it’s though, like, really something I have to keep up keeping,” she added.
Despite the complications, Chyna told her followers she is “very happy” and “excited” to be part of the “Itty Bitty T#### Committee.”
The mother of two concluded her post by giving props her fans.
“I’m just really excited for 2024,” she said in the video. “Like 2023 really showed me a lot about myself and you guys were right there and supporting me, and I just can’t thank y’all enough.”
Boosie Badazz has responded to backlash from social media users over his criticism of the lesbian romance in The Color Purple movie.
The Baton Rouge-bred rapper came under fire after revealing he walked out of a screening of the movie, claiming scriptwriters were pushing an LGBTQ narrative. He took to X Tuesday (January 2), to respond to the backlash, claiming he’s being bullied over his opinion.
“WHY IF SOMEONE DOESNT AGREE WITH THE NARRATIVE THATS BEING PUSHED WHY DO YALL SAY THAT THE PERSON WHO DOESNT ARGREE IS,” Boosie began. “THATS BULLYING WE HAVE A RIGHT AS PARENTS TO SAY ITS NOT COOL FOR A 7 N 9 YEAR OLD TO WATCH THIS. WE HAVE RIGHTS AS PARENTS TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN AS MUCH AS WE CAN.”
Boosie continued, insisting that he has “NO PROBLEM AT ALL WITH PEOPLE.” He went on to say his grandad was a Southern Baptist preacher, and he wants to raise his kids with “THE SAME BELIEFS N RESPECT,” he had growing up. “ITS JUST THIS WORLD WILL HAVE U N A FIGHT TO DO SO,” he added.
WHY IF SOMEONE DOESNT AGREE WITH THE 🌈NARRATIVE THATS BEING PUSHED WHY DO YALL SAY THAT THE PERSON WHO DOESNT ARGREE IS 🌈. THATS BULLYING ‼️WE HAVE A RIGHT AS PARENTS TO SAY ITS NOT COOL FOR A 7 N 9 YEAR OLD TO WATCH THIS. WE HAVE RIGHTS AS PARENTS TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN AS…
After his initial criticism of the movie, “IT SEEMED LIKE A [rainbow flag emoji] LOVE STORY,” social media users pointed out that the storyline originates from Alice Walker’s 1982 novel The Color Purple.
Social Media Users Respond To Boosie’s “The Color Purple” Take
However, his follow-up post did little to quash the backlash. Trans actress and pioneering producer Ts Madison shared a lengthy post on Instagram. She questioned why Boosie was uncomfortable with the lesbian relationship in the movie and not some of the harrowing scenes and storylines.
Madison compared Boosie to the abusive characters in the movie and said he needs an “intervention” to “sort out these homosexual demons you’re fighting.”
One X user shared a video of Boosie proudly revealing that he hired sex workers to perform oral sex on his sons and nephews aged 12 and 13, while others noted that one of his daughters is lesbian.
Check out some of the reactions below.
We don’t agree with you getting your son and nephews raped and yet here you are
You were fine with them watching a child be sexually assaulted, impregnated, beaten and verbally abused, but her growing up to find safety and love with a woman is part of a narrative that you don’t want your daughters to see? Just shut your stupid, misogynistic mouth, Boosie. pic.twitter.com/qBnw6LOV6r
Janelle Monáe chooses clothes that prevent them from being defined.
Janelle Monáe – who uses she/they pronouns – opened up about embarking on a journey of self-discovery through art and fashion during Harper’s Bazaar’s “Life Lessons” video series.
“Style for me is creative – and honestly, I don’t think it can be taught. Or bought,” Janelle told the outlet. “It’s a very artistic process for me. It comes from your soul, it comes from your spirit, it comes from your essence… Style is a reflection of who you are at that time.”
“I think what we wear has the potential to make very powerful statements – politically, artistically,” the multi-hyphenate continued. “I’m non-binary; for me, my clothing says, ‘You can’t define me.'”
Janelle Monáe told the publication that she loves exploring different styles and is unafraid to try new ensembles, noting that she doesn’t want to bore her followers by repeating the same look.
They added, “Anyone can tell you what a trend is, but ultimately it has to come from your heart and your soul. Just like when I’m creating music, I’m writing; anything artistic, it has to be honest to who you are.”
Janelle, who released the album, The Age of Pleasure, in June, was named Musician of the Year by the outlet near the end of 2023.
Nicki Minaj refused to sing her track “Starships” during a New Year’s Eve performance. During a New Year’s Eve celebration at E11EVEN in Miami, Florida, on Sunday, Nicki declared the 2012 hit song “stupid.”
In a clip that was posted on TikTok this week, Nicki Minaj could be seen half-heartedly singing the first few lines of the track before stopping the performance.
“Hold on,” the 41-year-old said to the crowd. “I don’t perform that song no more, y’all.” “I don’t like it,” Nicki Minaj continued, resulting in a clearly unimpressed audience. “What y’all want me to do? Stupid song.”
The performer then launched into her 2010 smash hit “Super Bass.” “Starships,” from her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded album, peaked at No.5 on the Hot 100 and spent 31 weeks on the chart.
Following the show, fans took to TikTok to comment on Nicki’s thoughts about her hit song.
“It makes me sad when artists say they don’t like their most popular song. That song gave you tons of sales, fans and recognition, at least respect it,” one fan wrote. Meanwhile, another fan commented, “I don’t blame her it’s dated and would get annoying to perform all the time.”
Famous Dex appears to be opening up to his fans about the hardships he’s facing in life amid his resurgence within the music industry.
On Tuesday (January 2) Dexter took the time to vent his frustrations with his fans on Twitter (X) in a series of emotionally forthcoming and transparent tweets. In the first message of the bunch, Dex seemingly alludes to the idea that music is the only thing going right for him at the moment.
“Life f##king sucks but at least music exists,” he wrote in the tweet.
Shortly thereafter he shared another tweet, simply writing, “F### love” to which a fan responded inquiring Dex what was bothering him more specifically.
“S### can get overwhelming,” he replied.
Dex followed that tweet up with another remark about music, writing, “I just want to be known as a platinum artist #s don’t lie.”
It’s unclear what Dex could be upset about, considering his Rich Forever reunion with Rich The Kid and Jay Critch was just recently minted last month upon the arrival of the video for their collaborative single “Big Dawg,” which has attracted nearly two million YouTube views to date.
Playboi Carti just might find himself on a dinner date with Kanye West and Bianca Censori and his rumored bae Camila Cabello sooner than later.
In case you missed it, Ye literally just flooded the timelines of all of his 18 million Instagram followers with steamy flicks of his wifey featuring raunchy captions such as “No pants this year” and “dropped something?” Of the numerous celebs who commented on the photos, Ye appeared to be the most pleased with the compliments Playboi Carti gave him on the photos.
“Pop it twin,” Carti wrote in a text to Kanye stamped with a heart emoji.
While it may seem harmless, Carti stans and Ye followers are certainly putting two-and-two together and already envisioning what type of high-fashion vibes a Carti x Kanye West x Bianca Censori x Camila Cabello link up will produce. Though it still may be too early to pin them down, Carti recently shared a FaceTime screenshot of Cabello, who has his contact saved to her phone as “Jordan,” the Opium CEO’s real name. Not to mention the pair just hit the studio together last month to end 2023.
Kay Eye prides himself in his lyricism and melodies, a breath of fresh air in the music industry. His upbringing on Chicago’s westside is what fuels his desire to be great, while always making it his mission to create music with substance. Kay Eye describes himself as “a man of many gifts.” He adds, “I’m a music artist, I’m an actor. I am a self-master. I’m whatever the situation calls for. But first and foremost, I’m a creator.”
For those who watch Power Book IV: Force, Kay Eye is known as the character Greyskull, who’s a fan favorite on the show. Having acted since he was 19 years old, the new role solidifies the power in hard work and manifestation. Kay Eye also stands firmly on maintaining his health: physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally.
AllHipHop spoke with Kay Eye in downtown Los Angeles to discuss his background, name, how he landed the role on Power, the importance of health and more.
AllHipHop: How would you describe your sound?
Kay Eye: I would describe my sound as unorthodox, unbounded by genre. Wisdom, but player. Love, but dark. Bars, but vibes. A blend of melodies with sharp, lyrical raps. I pull a lot of my musical inspiration from R&B, Hip Hop, and Neo Soul. I’m really an R&B man at heart, it was my first love.
AllHipHop: What was it like growing up in Chicago?
Kay Eye: It ain’t like TV [laughs]. Don’t get me wrong, you definitely experience a lot of the downside of life, but my childhood is full of great memories. I had real fun growing up in Chicago. Juke parties, hopping on the CTA to travel all through the city, summertime, starting to go to the studio at a super young age, yea all of that overpowered the negativity for me. A lot of people just get caught up in the motions, but that’s an inspiring factor to get out, to make it out. Struggle was very common, but I feel like Chicago prepared me with the mental strength to be successful anywhere. We just handle and look at things way different than other places do. I’ve lived in Mississippi and Tennessee as a kid too, so I can see the differences.
AllHipHop: When do you fall in love with music?
Kay Eye: When I was 3 years old. I saw the movie The Temptations. The guy who played David Ruffin, Leon, he reminded me of my father. They look similar. My pops is a singer as well. I would get confused ’cause I’d see him, then I’d see my father singing in church. It tweaked me out ’cause I would think they were the same person. I started emulating the same thing I saw on TV and I saw my father doing and just kept building from there. My whole pop’s side of the family, they all sing and play instruments. That’s just something that we come with.
AllHipHop: How’d you get your name?
Kay Eye: I created it. I used to go by KID Will. That was my name when I started off, I was 15. That stood for King In Death Will. It was KID so at the beginning of my songs, I used to tag it like K-I. But I didn’t finish the whole name. When I went through a stage of spiritual awakening, and I was evolving not only as an artist, but as a man first, I didn’t connect to the name anymore. I didn’t like people calling me “kid.” Even though that’s not what KID stood for, I didn’t like the fact that when you addressed me, you called me “kid.”
I started playing with names like hmm, what could be the shift? What spoke to me as a new name? Kay Eye is a fusion between Kemetian language, Spanish language, and American language (English). Ka stands for soul, Eye is the vision part of it. It stands for soul sight/soul vision (See-er). At that time, I was very heavily into my personal spiritual development, and historical studies. The name just fell into its rightful place.
AllHipHop: What do you want people to get from Power Pak?
Kay Eye: I want people to get an introduction, first and foremost. Even though it’s not my personal introduction, it’s a lot of people’s introduction to me, because it’s tied into Power, Power: Force. What I want people to take from it is to move in your power at all times. That’s the approach I took with this project, it was the theme of my life at that time.
AllHipHop: Was it when you were on Power, the show?
Kay Eye: I got word after. I already had the songs. Because I felt like I was going to book the role, but I didn’t get the confirmation that I got the role until after I put the joint together. So you could say it was a manifestation. I put the project together, but didn’t get the confirmed word until after. I’m like.. if l put this together and put that energy behind it like this is the Power Pak, it’ll come. And it did.
AllHipHop: How’d you land the role on Power?
Kay Eye: I got the word from my agent that Power: Force was looking for new cast members for the second season. I immediately got to work on the audition that same day. I submitted like three takes, and the rest is history.
AllHipHop: So you’ve been acting already?
Kay Eye: Yeah, I’ve been acting seriously since I was 19. I started off on a YouTube series. We didn’t know how to really break into the industry like that. Chicago is not L.A., nothing like that s###. We really got to get it out the mud ourselves. Back then, the only thing that Chicago had as far as the acting industry and shows, was Empire and your local network shows like Chicago P.D., Fire and Med.
We had our own YouTube series, that was really our school for real. That was acting school for us. Every single weekend, I didn’t have the typical early 20s. Partying in a dorm or whatever the case may be. I left that life in high school, I grew up fast. By the time I got to my early 20s, I wanted to work. I wanted to go toward my goals and what I wanted. Every single weekend, we were acting. We were filming. I ended up getting a part in Chi-Raq, Spike Lee’s movie. I didn’t have any lines, but I was in that motherf###er.
AllHipHop: That counts.
Kay Eye: Yeah, that was my entry. So, I’m like, “OK, I can take this from YouTube and really go somewhere higher.” That’s when it finally clicked for me. Now, I got a lil blueprint. Even though higher is what I was always striving toward, it takes for certain things to transpire along your path for it to click and become clearer on how to get there. I ended up getting signed to my agency, Hayes Talent Agency, from going to an open call audition. So many auditions. I’ve been on hundreds of auditions. A lot of no’s, but you gotta be built for it in this industry.
I finally hit with Chicago P.D. OK. I had a co-star role in that. I was supposed to have the guest star role, but since it was my first time being on TV, they demoted me to the co-star role. It wasn’t even the role I auditioned for. They said, “We gotta go with somebody that’s already been a part of SAG. He’s already been on TV before, he knows what he’s doing.” Alright cool, I’ll play my part. So I did that. After that, a hundred more auditions.
Finally got that call for Power. Back when Power Force first had the spinoff, I said I was gon’ be on that show. I didn’t know how. My agent sent out the news that she was getting the casting for it, I’m like aw yeah I gotta get on this, but I never got an audition for it. Well s###, somehow I’m still gonna get on it. And that’s when it finally came. It’s funny [laughs]. When I got the news I got the role, I was on five grams of shrooms.
AllHipHop: I love that, so you were probably lit off your a##.
Kay Eye: I was fired up. While I was off the shrooms, that’s all I was thinking about. Damn, this role. Because a week and a half had went past and I hadn’t heard nothing at all. I woke up the next morning, I’m still half sleep. I’m not even all the way coherent, back to my full sober self, then I got that call from my agent. Me and the shrooms did what we needed to do to lock that in.
AllHipHop: How was the experience shooting?
Kay Eye: It was incredible. I really, I really understood on Episode 4, me and Kris Lofton, we got the fight scene. That’s my prominent scene. During that scene, I fell in love with it all over again. I really understood damn, this is why I spent 10 years going after this s###. Even though it’s majority no’s, you know how that grind is, you finally get that yes. In that moment where not only you, but everybody around you can understand “OK, this is what he does. This is why he does it.” I got a lot of validation from everybody on set that day.
AllHipHop: Any goals for yourself as an artist? Or actors?
Kay Eye: Absolutely, I want the Grammy. I want the Oscar. I want the top accolades. Truthfully, it’s not like a Grammy or any award validates me as an artist. I know who I am already. I know that I have high level talent. But let’s say you’re a chef. You want to be flipping s### on the grill at KFC? Nah, you want the highest achievement of what that lane has to offer. For me, that’s what we all grew up watching. I want those things because that’s what I wanted as a kid, the top accolade of what it is that I do. I want to be in that bracket as one of the “super artists” like Brandy, 2Pac, Ice Cube, Will Smith, Jamie Foxx. That’s what I’m on.
AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let the people know?
Kay Eye: So many things. One of my passions, what I want to spread the knowledge and understanding of throughout my community, the Black community — and people who ain’t got nothing, we don’t get access to certain sides of life. Health has always been very important to me, I really accredit my health to why I was able to even make it as far as I made it. Being health conscious, knowing what you put into your body.
I fast very often. Leading up to Power: Force season 2 debuting, I did a 70-day fast. I did a 40-day fruit fast. Thirty days after that, it was me getting acclimated back to a regular diet. That completely shifted my mind. As a person, it opened the doors for my career. I’ve never been as clear, as mentally sound ever in my life as I am now.
I want to let people know to step in your power. If you have something you’re passionate about, you only got one life to live. What you sitting on your a## for? People know when they’re wasting time. People know when they could be doing something better with their time, that leads them to their goals. So always stay in that. It’s gonna be a lot of distractions, but you gotta do what you gotta do to stay focused and on point.
J.I.D has responded to the overwhelming popularity of his newly released “30” freestyle, providing an update on his upcoming collaboration with Metro Boomin.
On Tuesday (January 2), the Dreamville rapper opened up to fans on Twitter (X) about the surprise track in a lengthy tweet. While detailing the challenge he accepted when crafting the freestyle, J.I.D revealed there are many more from the same pocket that “30” came from neatly nestled away in his vault.
“I started doin the freestyles on some practice s### cuz I’m usually a pen to pad writer with everything, with these I go line for line no writing and not takin too long in between to test my self, I have 28 more I did before29 but that one felt right to start wit and here we r,” he wrote in the tweet.
I started doin the freestyles on some practice s### cuz I’m usually a pen to pad writer with everything, with these I go line for line no writing and not takin too long in between to test my self, I have 28 more I did before29 but that one felt right to start wit and here we r
J.I.D continued to gush about process behind “30” explaining the track is a combination of “raw” lyricism and his own personal creativity. “30 is fye bro, just raw raps about what ever came to my head, I’m excited about music and inspired/blessed to be doin this s### fr,” he wrote.
However, in a separate tweet, J.I.D appeared to decline the possibility that the entire set of freestyles would be released, writing, “I ain’t say all that I’m just letting y’all into the process a bit. The stuff before 29 was that great, just practicing like I mentioned.”
He did go on to provide an update on his upcoming project with Metro that seemed much more promising—though still quite vague.
“I don’t wana give false hope so I can’t answer but when it’s ready it’s yours,” he added. “working on it everyday.”
I don’t wana give false hope so I can’t answer but when it’s ready it’s yours. working on it everyday
Metro Boomin fans might also be in luck as well considering the producer also acknowledged plans for additional releases this year. Until then, check out the visualizer for “30″ below.
Uncle Murda released a second version of his “Rap Up 2023” song on Tuesday (January 2). The New York-bred rapper kicked off the track with shots at Jada Pinkett Smith before turning his attention to Diddy.
“Jada Pinkett back on her s### again/B#### doing interviews, all on Tupac’s dick again/Will Smith need a new wife, I hope he find him one/She embarrassing the family like T.I. and Tiny’s son,” Uncle Murda rapped.
Uncle Murda spent most of the song focusing on Diddy’s sexual assault allegations. The track recapped details from Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy, which was settled out of court.
“[Yung Miami] a real ass w####, we all knew she was nasty/I wonder how she feel now knowing what Puff did to Cassie/He raped her, beat her up, made her f### male prostitutes/She sued you for 30 mil, wonder how much she got from you/You settled in 24 hours, you gave her that bread/Yung Joc said you the reason she had to shave her head/Cassie really had Diddy out her bugging/He blew up Kid Cudi’s car when he found out they was f######,” Uncle Murda rapped.y
Uncle Murda referenced additional lawsuits accusing Diddy of sexual assault and 50 Cent’s plans to make a documentary about the scandal. The lyrics mentioned Diddy stepping down as chairman of REVOLT and included a jab at The Love Album.
“You was an icon, n####, you ruined it/Diddy documentary coming out, 50 Cent shooting it/I think it’s called Diddy Not Or Diddy Do the S###/Now his son throwing up gang signs, doing stupid s###/Mr. Take That, Take That was taking v#####/You even gang-raped a 17-year-old minor/Everybody snitching on you, this s### ain’t going well/You even tried to get that acting n#### up in your hotel,” he rapped.
He continued, “You had to leave REVOLT ‘cause your image is tarnished/And that R&B album that you put out was garbage/Even you and Aaron Hall got hit with a case together/And that interview with he did with Vlad ain’t making s### look no better.”
Listen to Uncle Murda’s “Rap Up 2023” Part 2 below.
Jada Pinkett Smith made Fat Joe a trending topic on X (formerly known as Twitter) by posting a selfie on Tuesday (January 2). The social media platform became filled with jokes about her looking like a skinny version of Fat Joe after she posted the photo on Instagram.
“I think jean leg warmers is where it’s at for me in 2024,” she wrote in the caption.
Fat Joe wasn’t the only person who started trending over Pinkett Smith’s photo. X users also joked about her resembling Pitbull.
Last year, Pinkett Smith frequently found herself at the center of social media conversations due to her willingness to discuss her relationship with Will Smith. A few months ago, she revealed the two had been separated since 2016. The time apart proved to be helpful, according to Pinkett Smith.
“I would say that that separation did work,” she told CBS in November 2023. “Because I really feel like for myself, I needed time for emotional maturity. Really looking at—first of all, I was in a deep healing process and I really needed to dissolve some false ideas of what marriage is. False ideas of what I thought Will needed to be for me, versus what I needed to learn to be for myself, in order to have a loving relationship. So, I had to really do some deep healing.”
Pinkett Smith also claimed her marriage was strengthened by her husband slapping Chris Rock in a now-infamous moment at the 2022 Academy Awards.
“What I will say is that being there with him that night, what I did know was that I might not have walked in there as his wife, but I left that night as his wife,” she told CBS. “And as I sit here today, I am going to be by his side always.”
Check out some of the Fat Joe memes spawned from Pinkett Smith’s photo below.
Fat Joe when he sees that he’s the number one trending topic two days into the new year because Jada Pinkett-Smith posted a new photo. 😭 pic.twitter.com/DiBQDzXelJ
Kanye West is at it again—posting salacious photos of his relatively new wife, Bianca Censori. The embattled rapper/entrepreneur shared a series of three Instagram photos portraying her in skimpy outfits on Tuesday (January 2) and vowed, “No pants this year.” Almost immediately, he was accused of pandering for attention as he continues to dangle his delayed album,Vultures, in his fans’ faces (or what’s left of them).
People also pointed out how contradictory his posts were to his so-called “Christian” values. One person wrote, “Another fine example of selling your soul to Satan,” while another said, “Kanye, your bible and misogyny don’t mix.” Of course, there were also a gaggle of folks who compared Censori to West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.
“It’s giving Kim Kardashian dupe,” one commented. Another added, “bro got Kim from eBay” and “She looks like Kim, but also Kim looks like the surgeons vision so they both got that in common.”
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There were also plenty of people who were concerned about Kanye West’s treatment of Censori, suggesting she was being viewed as a commodity rather than a human being. In April, a celebrity psychic claimed Censori is a “very different lady” after marrying West. Speaking to The Mirror, Inbaal Honigman, who’s also a body language expert, said Censori was “secure and happy” but now appears “tense and cautious.” West married Censori in December 2022, just a few weeks after his divorce from Kardashian was finalized.
Prior to their wedding, Honigman said her body language presented “a girl who is confident, happy with herself, secure and capable.” But then things changed.
“In pre-Kanye photos, we see Bianca standing tall to her full height, back straight, neck long and shoulders square,” she said. “All those little elements gave her the image of a lady in charge of her own life, a decision maker. A frequent displayer of cleavage, the Australian architect gave the impression of being proud of her body, and proud of who she is. Recent photos of Bianca with her new husband show a very different lady. Often we now see her with her head slightly lowered, appearing cautious. Her neck bent forward a bit, and her shoulders raised, which shows tension.”
Censori has said very little, if anything, publicly about her marriage to West. In fact, not that much is known about the Australian other than she’s believed to be around 28-30 years old and holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architecture from the University of Melbourne. She also, at one point, worked for Yeezy.
Duane “Keefe D” Davis must wait an extra week to learn if he will be granted bail in Nevada. Judge Carli Kierny postponed the Tupac Shakur murder suspect’s bail hearing, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday (January 2).
Judge Kierny pushed the hearing back to January 9. According to KLAS in Las Vegas, the judge delayed it to give Keefe D’s lawyers more time to respond to a filing by the prosecution.
Police arrested Keefe D for his alleged role in Tupac’s murder in September 2023. The ex-gang leader has been locked up at the Clark County Detention Center since his arrest.
Keefe D’s attorneys filed a motion seeking his release from jail in December. They asked a judge to set his bail at no more than $100,000 and allow him to be placed on house arrest until his trial.
“Duane should not be denied bail in this case,” his lawyers argued. “It cannot be said that the proof is evident and the presumption great that Duane is guilty of first-degree murder for the death of Shakur. This Court should release Duane on house arrest with electronic monitoring pending trial.”
Keefe D’s lawyers cited concerns about his health in the motion. They mentioned his battle with colon cancer, which was in remission.
“He is not getting his bi-monthly oncologist check-ups,” his attorneys explained. “Additionally, his heart health has declined. He was put back on a group of medications to try to get things under control. He has to take these medications in jail because he is unable to do the things necessary to maintain proper health.”
Tupac was shot and killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Prosecutors accuse Keefe D of being the shot caller behind Tupac’s murder.
Keefe D pleaded not guilty to murder. His trial is scheduled to begin in June 2024.
