Ice Spice recently sat down for an interview withVariety in which she explained why she spends a lot of her time in hotel rooms.
“The truth is, I’m everywhere,” she said. “I’m constantly moving,” she said. “I’m always moving because people are starting to notice me a lot, and things get weird and creepy really quickly. But I mostly be staying in hotel rooms; that’s really where I live.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Ice Spice talked about why she prefers to keep her inner circle small.
“I like the core people to be my producer [RiotUSA],” she said. “Any type of obstacles we face we try to get over, because I don’t want to start over with somebody.”
Ice Spice, real name Isis Naija Gaston, shared she’s inspired by stars who have close and consistent relationships with the people they work with.
“And I kind of look up to people like Taylor working with Jack Antonoff, and Billie Eilish with her brother, Finneas,” she added. “People like that, it’s super cool to me when there’s a team and there’s some consistency there.”
The rapper noted that her manager, James Rosemond Jr., helps her to filter out the requests she receives from people who want to work with her.
Producer Dr. Luke and the Juice WRLD estate have been hit with a lawsuit from artist PD Beats, according toDigital Music News. PD Beats, also known as Pierre Orpheus DeJournette, claims he produced “key elements” of their hit song “Not Enough.” Because of his contribution, PD Beats believes he should get residuals of the 2021 song, which was released two years after Juice WRLD’s death.
The producer’s lawyers filed his federal lawsuit on Tuesday (October 17) in a California court.
“Defendants have released, marketed, distributed, and monetized the subject song without accrediting or providing PD Beats his proportional share of the revenue,” the lawsuit stated. “Defendants have failed to meaningfully respond, necessitating this action.”
Per the complaint, the producer should’ve been credited as co-writer of the track. On the flipside, Dr. Luke and Juice WRLD’s estate maintain he didn’t work on the composition in a way that warrants him to participate in any revenue share.
The lawyers representing PD Beats said their client was key to the song being hot, breaking down the specifics of what he did on the project. As they explained, PD Beats was responsible for all of the “original guitar, performance, and production” and “writing the beats and programming the 808s” (the Roland TR-808 drum machine)” on “Not Enough.” They add the song would lack “key elements that form the basis of the subject song’s audience appeal” without PD Beats’ contributions.
PD Beats maintains he was credited as a co-writer in certain versions of the song’s credits, although the lawsuit doesn’t specify which versions or where to find them. PD Beats is seeking a judicial declaration of co-ownership and requests a court-ordered revenue accounting for the song. If that’s done, he demands equal ownership of the copyrights.
If you haven’t noticed by now, Hailey and Justin Bieber are famous—like damn near Taylor Swift famous. Hailey’s latest feature for GQ has seemingly proven the aforementioned while also highlighting yet another factor adding to the monolithic lore of their relationship. Of course, there’s a sultry photoshoot accompanying Hailey’s new interview in which she discussed her own meteoric rise to fame as a supermodel, brand owner and entrepreneur.
“Sometimes I miss the crazy spontaneity of being 18 and running around New York City. It’s like, that’s never going to be my life again.”
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Hailey Bieber’s #GQHYPE photoshoot.
Additionally, Hailey went on to discuss her and Justin’s shared stardom as husband and wife—and the idea they are a mismatched, match made in heaven. Yes, Hailey had time today for all you haters in the comments of her photos saying her and Biebs never match.
“It’s so funny because I see so many people talk about this…,” Hailey said in part. “He may want to wear baggy sweats to dinner, and I might want to wear a tiny little dress just because that’s how I’m feeling. We can’t sit there and be like, ‘So I’m going to wear this and you’re going to wear this.’”
This week on #GQHYPE: The Odyssey of Hailey Bieber
Ladies, I humbly ask that you keep this same energy with your man, because honestly, the coordinated fits are getting kind of played out. I get it, we got Hypbeast and Hypebae over here gunning for couple of the year in matching Panda Dunks and Balenciaga t-shirts—but at the same time, that s### kinda tacky. Let your man express himself, even if that means he’s rocking a bedazzled Spongebob shirt. CLAIM YO LOVE!
Also, eat your heart out Selena Gomez fans! JK! That was uncalled for, Miss Gomez is thriving right now let me G###.
Ice Cube has reportedly filed a federal lawsuit against the NBA. The N.W.A legend alleges the league has purposely interfered with Big3’s growth. According to TMZ Sports, the Justice Department is taking the complaint seriously and has been investigating the claims for months.
Earlier this year, Ice Cube and Big3 co-founder Jeff Kwatinetz accused the league of interfering with sponsorship deals, broadcasting negotiations with networks and implementing rules that restrict players from competing in the Big3, even though there are no overlapping seasons and they could play in other leagues.
Ice Cube’s lawyers say they believe the basketball brand has been “unfairly targeted by the NBA.” But Mike Bass, a spokesperson for the NBA, says that’s absolutely “not true.”
“We have been supportive of the Big3 since its inception, but we declined to invest,” he said.
Should the NBA be found guilty of any antitrust violations, it will be tasked by the U.S. Department of Justice and mandated to pay a hefty fine.
“We’re thrilled to see this continued interest and growth as we start season six,” Ice Cube said. “It’s a testament to the highly competitive and entertaining product we put on the court each week. This season is the best yet.”
Critically acclaimed producer K-Salaam is back with a brand new bag, a new production partner, J.Dot.L, and a who’s who list of collaborators to close out the year.
The first offering from this new partnership brings the team of Conway the Machine and The Outlawz’s Young Noble together for a tale about surviving life’s many adversities called “Grow Through It.”
Against an impressive backdrop of soulful chord progressions, aggressive drums and complex arrangements the two lyricists wax poetic about weathering each storm, punctuated by a notable dose of turntable gymnastics.
“S### is fire, as you can expect.” Conway boasts of the release. “You (know) the names involved. It’s just that pain.” he continues. “Talking about how sometimes life comes at you from different directions but it’s a lesson it it all. You just gotta grow through that.”
Canadian-born, Minneapolis-raised producer, turntablist, and educator, K-Salaam is no stranger to the music media.
Along with his long-time partner, Beatnick, K-Salaam has produced for a who’s who list of critically acclaimed wordsmiths including Lil Wayne, Tech N9ne, Bun B, Freddie Gibbs, Smif N Wessun, Fashawn, Freeway, Nas (mixtape track), Dead Prez, Papoose, Lowkey, Talib Kweli, K’naan, and reggae artists such as Capleton, Sizzla, Luciano, Buju Banton, Junior Reid, Collie Buddz , Anthony B, and other artists of various genres: Keane, Trey Songz, Hollywood Undead, Femi Kuti, MayDay!, and many more.
The duo also famously did sound design for Lauryn Hill. – Creating custom-made synth sounds & samples for the keyboard player and drummer for her live shows. They also scored the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro via NBC, and their music was featured in “Fortnite,” as part of their Virtual Soundwave Series Concert (2022).
K-Salaam’s production skills and expertise are sought after by music professionals throughout the world (Vice TV [ Sao Paulo] New York’s Scratch Academy, Berklee College of Music, etc. He also has his own custom beatmaking class at Clive Davis School of Recorded Music in New York City, and teaches full-time at the Music Production & Audio Engineer Program (MTD) at Douglas College in Vancouver, BC.
Now teaming up with Las Vegas-based J.Dot.L., a skilled producer, songwriter, and audio engineer in his own right; the duo is ready to reveal their new creations alongside a roster of exceptional artists, starting off with Conway the Machine and Young Noble (Outlawz).
Netflix provided football fans a behind-the-scenes look into the world of quarterbacks. NBA fans could see their version of the Quarterback docuseries with an upcoming show from LeBron James, Peyton Manning, Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
According to reports, 4-time NBA champion LeBron James and 2-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning are in talks with the former President of the United States and former First Lady for the unscripted program.
Manning’s Omaha Productions produced Quarterback for Netflix along with NFL Films and 2PM Productions. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), and Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons) appeared in the 8-episode series.
In addition to Quarterback, Netflix has also streamed the sports-focused Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Break Point, Full Swing and Wrestlers. LeBron James’ SpringHill Company and the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions have also been attached to the presently unnamed NBA docuseries.
The list of Higher Ground Productions-backed content includes American Factory, Becoming, We the People and The Michelle Obama Podcast. The American Factory film won Best Documentary Feature at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020.
SpringHill Company previously presented series such as Starz’s Survivor’s Remorse and Netflix’s The Playbook. Lebron James also heads back to the basketball court when the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2023-2024 NBA season kicks off tonight (October 24).
The City Girls were one of the hottest rap acts for a minute. However, it seems the duo of Yung Miami and JT have lost some momentum with the general public.
According to unconfirmed reports, the City Girls’ third official album, RAW, will open with only 6,000-8,000 first-week units. The final numbers for the Billboard 200 chart will be revealed next week.
The low sales projections had online fans and haters debating the current popularity of the Miami natives. One person even called JT “miss bubbling under HOT100,” a reference to the Billboard chart that ranks songs that have not yet charted on the main Hot 100.
“I ain’t the only artist seen this chart & won’t be the last so I don’t get the joke self-proclaimed IT boy,” JT responded. Apparently, the person who runs the @kkashkkam X account is a long-time City Girls supporter, which led to JT firing another shot at the person.
The “No Bars” rapper then tweeted, “It be exactly like this! Bandwagon asf, probably don’t even know what bubbling under is. But wannabe Twitter cool. Y’all been giving me hell since I came home, I’m glad I ain’t easy to break!”
In addition, JT seemed to be content with RAW (an acronym for Real Ass W#####) possibly only moving around 6,000 units in its first week of release. She also posted, “I appreciate every single 6k of the [people] that purchased.”
RAW features Lil Durk, Muni Long, Juicy J, Usher and Kim Petras. Previously, City Girls secured their highest Billboard 200 chart entry when the City on Lock studio LP peaked at No. 29 in 2020. JT’s “No Bars” made the Bubbling Under chart but failed to enter the Hot 100.
I ain’t the only artist seen this chart & wont be the last so I don’t get the joke self proclaimed IT boy🤭 https://t.co/VbIQv5WdOu
It be exactly like this! Bandwagon asf, probably don’t even know what bubbling under is. But wanna be twitter cool. Y’all been giving me hell since I came home I’m glad I ain’t easy to break! https://t.co/KBhjgh3tVP
Some people online have an issue with one of Kevin Gates’s latest Instagram posts. Gates had no problem addressing the backlash.
The Baton Rouge-bred rapper shared a video of himself teaching his ten-year-old daughter, Islah, how to drive. That brief IG clip generated a lot of responses from other social media users.
“When you love what you have – you have everything you need,” wrote Gates in the caption. “These moments are the ones worth more than anything to a father, #islah says I’m a pretty 😎 cool dad – I love you all #onlythegeneralstour #alhamdulillah.”
Several Instagram commenters pointed out that Islah did not have a seatbelt on while driving behind the wheel of the vehicle. One of those people got a response from Kevin Gates.
“This cool and all but bra put her seatbelt on,” commented the @tone_blessedsc account in response to the video of Islah. Kevin Gates fired back in his own comment section by posting, “I don’t raise [p######].”
Throughout his career as a public figure, Kevin Gates faced negative reactions to his words and actions on several occasions. For example, the “2 Phones” performer raised eyebrows in January for admitting he enjoys drinking his partner’s urine.
While some of NLE Choppa’s fans expressed concern that he supposedly went missing, the 20-year-old rapper prepared to release a brand new body of work.
Reports of NLE Choppa (born Bryson LaShun Potts) disappearing spread across the internet. His mother put out a statement seeking help to find him. Angeleta Potts stated that she had not heard from her son for hours at the time of her message.
“He plans on moving back to Cottonwood where we worked hard to get out of just for a mixtape SMH!” wrote Angeleta Potts on Instagram. She also added, “One thing I’ve always known about my son [is] he doesn’t go ghost for any reason.”
However, Choppa took to Instagram to shut down the rumors about his alleged disappearance. An Instagram Story post by the Cottonwood 2 album creator presented his side of the highly-publicized situation.
“I appreciate y’all showing concern but the missing narrative isn’t cool, especially knowing that people really do go missing [every day],” declared Choppa. “I took a little time to myself to get back to my roots, but trust I’m all good. Apologies to anyone that was worried.”
Apparently, NLE Choppa is ready to move on from the incident. In fact, the Warner Records artist announced a new EP will arrive on DSPs this Friday, October 27. A recent Instagram caption read, “He Back, Don’t Get Scared Now… #oldchoppa.”
TheCottonwood 2 studio LP dropped on April 14 of this year. Choppa’s current discography also contains projects such as 2020’s Top Shotta album, 2020’s From Dark to Light mixtape and 2020’s Me vs. Me mixtape.
Young Money Records founder Lil Wayne will once again take over Apple Music for his own broadcast. Season two of the BMI Icon Award recipient’sYoung Money Radio debuts later this week.
According to Apple Music, the long-awaited return of Young Money Radio takes place on Friday, October 27 at 12 pm PT. New episodes will air bi-weekly after the S2 premiere.
Lil Wayne will present exclusive DJ mixes on his program. In addition, Young Money Radio will include special guest appearances from the worlds of music, sports and comedy.
A teaser video for Young Money Radio features 2 Chainz. The Atlanta-bred rapper partnered with Wayne for the upcoming Welcome 2 ColleGrove project which is scheduled to drop on November 17.
“In the industry, Wayne’s known to be a ‘unicorn’ and you don’t see unicorns — he’s not always ‘outside,’” stated Wayne’s manager, Mack Maine, in a 2020 interview about the launch of YMR.
Mack Maine also said, “If we can bring people of different walks of life together in this one place, you can help them get a breather from everything that’s going on.”
The first season of Young Money Radio highlighted conversations with Travis Scott, Lil Baby, Drake, Eminem, Lil Durk, Jamie Foxx, Mike Tyson, Nicki Minaj, Usher, 50 Cent, Chris Brown and more.
Digga D has made history with his performance at the famous Royal Albert Hall in London.
The “Pump 101” hitmaker headlined a sold-out show at the iconic venue on Monday night (October 23), making him the youngest rapper to do so, according to the landmark’s official website. Digga D
also hosted a workshop tailored for young musicians before debuting on the Royal Albert Hall main stage.
One video from the event caused concern among fans who believed Digga D had been arrested. A clip surfaced online appearing to show cops hauling the West Londoner offstage in handcuffs.
However, concertgoers assured that the “arrest” was part of the act, likely referring to the harsh condition of the rapper’s Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). The order, the first of its kind in the U.K., restricts who he can see, where he can go, and what he can rap about. Digga D must submit lyrics to the Metropolitan Police within 24 hours of release.
Other footage from the event shows Digga D rocking the crowd with a string of previous hits.
Meanwhile, Digga D recently reflected on his journey from street life to headlining the Royal Albert Hall.
“I’ve spent most my teenage years in jail or on tag,” he shared on his Instagram Story. I used to do 24hr shifts and sleep in blocks. Everyone in grove will tell you that nobody wanted this s### more than me.”
He shared his joy at transforming his life “for the better” and promised to “break records,” while continuing to drop “authentic” music.
Yung Miami is hitting back at her haters. The City Girls rapper took to Twitter Monday (October 23) to share a selfie with her followers. While many fans praised her good looks and facial features in the replies, one troll decided to shade Yung Miami.
Yung Miami fired back with a jab of her own, flipping the criticism levied against her in the past: “That’s good for a b#### who voice y’all hate and can’t rap.”
City Girls’ new album RAW (an acronym for “Real Ass W#####”) is expected to move between 6,000 and 8,000 album-equivalent units in the first week, a drop from 2020’s City on Lock, which sold around 19,000 in the same period.
In a recent interview, Yung Miami explained how she copes with the negative attention fame brings.
“You just learn to deal with being a public figure. You know what comes with it as far as criticism, trending, people talking about you—it’s become natural,” Yung Miami told Elle. “It’s like an everyday part of your life. Everyday somebody’s gonna wake up and tweet about you; you’re a celebrity, you’re famous. It’s just one of those things, which is, if you get it, you get it. It don’t really faze us.”
The Young Money Records founder has shared his thoughts on a wax replica of him commissioned by The Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. While the figure has been on display since last year, videos of the waxwork have recently been doing the rounds on social media.
The clip has gone viral, with people unimpressed by the Lil Wayne waxwork, which features the rapper bare-chested in an arms outstretched pose, displaying his tattoos.
Lil Wayne is going viral today for this old video from 2022 of his wax figure at the Hollywood Wax Museum in Tennessee.
“Tory Lanez escaping and posing as a Lil Wayne wax figure wasn’t on my bingo card,” one person joked, while another likened the figure to Trippie Redd. “Wax Statue Weezy Look like Trippie Redd dressed as Lil Wayne for Halloween.”
Tory Lanez escaping and posing as a Lil Wayne wax figure wasn’t on my bingo card https://t.co/5cfUsxqvq6
“That Lil Wayne wax figure is so damn disrespectful lmfaoooo,” another person stated. ‘And why they did his hair like that?!?!! N#### had nice dreads they didn’t always look like they’re deteriorating.
That Lil Wayne wax figure is so damn disrespectful lmfaoooo and why they did his hair like that?!?!! N#### had nice dreads they didn’t always look like they’re deteriorating.
Meanwhile, Lil Wayne caught wind of the attention his waxwork received. He took to X (formerly Twitter) Monday (October 23) to weigh in on the viral video and he’s not impressed.
“Sorry wax museum but dat s### ain’t me!” he said before praising the museum for attempting. “You tried tho and I appreciate the effort.”
Sorry wax museum but dat s### ain’t me! You tried tho and I appreciate the effort.
Meanwhile, earlier this week, another museum promised to fix a whitewashed waxwork of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
He took to social media to request the Grevin Museum in Paris, France update his figure “with some important details and improvements — starting with my skin color.”
The museum told Deadline they would “remedy it as quickly as possible.”
Busta Rhymes is gearing up for the release of his upcoming album with a video featuring the project’s legendary executive producers, Pharrell Williams, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz.
Back in May, the team of Hip-Hop Icons revealed they were cooking up some new music. In their latest announcement, Busta Rhymes confirms a Black Friday release for Blockbusta with a video featuring all four heavyweights.
“This project right here is executive produced by the f###### committee,” Swizz Beatz declared. “Pharrell the Pharaoh, Timbo the King, Swizz Beatz the student.”
Timbaland then thanked Busta for the opportunity to create with him. “I’m so grateful that you chose me to be a part of your legacy,” he added before calling the album “timeless.”
Meanwhile, Skateboard P heaped praise on Bus-A-Bus. “You genuinely feel illuminated. This illumination is good because I believe people gon’ be able to get and feel that,” Pharrell added.
Busta Rhymes is set to release Blockbusta on November 24. Check out the clip below.
The album follows Busta Rhymes’ last solo studio offering, Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God. The Billboard 200 Top. 10 hit included an impressive cast of guest features, including Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, Anderson .Paak, Q-Tip, Rick Ross, Mary J. Blige, Rapsody, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Rakim, Pete Rock, Vybz Kartel and more.
Busta Rhymes promised Blockbusta would “shift the culture” and warned the Hip-Hop icons were just heating up.
“Wait till they hear how we are going to SHIFT THE CULTURE with this album,” he said in May. “It’s been an incredible process doing this every step of the way with you Kings and we ain’t Stoppin’ NO TIME SOON!! I’m a leave it at that!! Maximum love King!! Y’all better start rethinking all types a s###!!”
Joe Budden is having a laugh at DJ Envy’s expense, clowning the host of The Breakfast Club for doing his job amid the scandal over his alleged ties to a real estate Ponzi scheme.
In a clip from the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the team addresses the arrest of DJ Envy’s former business partner, Cesar Pina. They also questioned iHeartRadio allowing Envy to keep his job at The Breakfast Club amid the allegations.
“I got to give it to Envy,” Budden said. “He’s still at work talking about ‘Morning!’ We as the audience like, ‘N####, you can shut up with that. It’s over for all that.
The rapper-turned-podcaster continued, “Today is the day of reckoning. It’s over for all of that. The Feds is pulling up n####.”
Budden also shared his concerns over the situation, claiming, “Envy looked like he has lost 90 lbs,” before sharing his thoughts on the case.
“I think this is very very severe,” he offered. “I’m not certain I’m not certain how big this is but I think it’s going to be way bigger than this. I’ve been telling you and you that for months,” Budden added, pointing at two of his co-hosts. “I think this is barely scratching the f###### surface and I’m giving grace by just reporting on this.”
Elsewhere during the show, Queenzflip said he had recently spoken to DJ Envy on the phone.
“He’s sending a lot of cease and desists,” Flip shared. He said he’s sending a lot of them, and he said that he’s going to put lawsuits on people that’s defaming his name.”
Check out the episode below.
Joe Burden Warned DJ Envy Over Alleged “Ponzi Scheme” Back in 2021
DJ Envy revealed Joe Budden tried to warn him about Pina’s “Ponzi scheme” real estate business. In a 2021 episode of Maino’s Kitchen Talk show, Envy discussed reaching out to his famous friends about moving into real estate.
“I said, ‘Hey guys. I’m doing real estate. This is something that I think you should invest a little bit of money in, try it out. That way you can do it,'” Envy recalled. “Joe Budden told me it was a Ponzi scheme, and I was going to go to jail.”
Budden addressed the clip in a recent episode of his podcast. Check out the clip below.
Prosecutors asked a Florida judge to admit evidence of alleged witness tampering in YNW Melly’s double murder retrial. According to the Miami Herald, new prosecutor Alixandra Buckelew wanted Judge John Murphy to rule on the state’s motion for admissibility before jurors get sworn in for the trial.
Earlier this month, YNW Melly was charged with witness tampering in connection to his first murder trial. Prosecutors claimed he displayed a consciousness of guilt, accusing the rapper and his associates of working to prevent his ex-girlfriend Mariah Hamilton from testifying in the original trial.
“The defendant went to great lengths to have others contact Mariah Hamilton for him,” the prosecution contended. “Because he was in jail and had his phone privileges taken away previously by BSO for numerous violations, he utilized fellow gang members to do his dirty work. Not only did he use his fellow gang member Terrence Mathis, who was in custody with him, he also utilized his co-defendant Cortlen Henry, who was out on pretrial release at the time, to be his messenger.”
Henry (a.k.a. YNW Bortlen) and Mathis were also charged with witness tampering. Henry was arrested while out on bond awaiting his own trial. Prosecutors said he was YNW Melly’s alleged accomplice in the 2018 murders of YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser.
YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, was tried for the murders over the summer. The trial ended with a hung jury.
Jury selection for YNW Melly’s retrial began on October 18. The process started after his lawyers successfully convinced Judge Murphy to remove former lead prosecutor Kristine Bradley from the double murder case.
Rick Ross believed it was smarter to dine with Jay-Z in the viral debate over whether someone should get dinner with Hov or accept $500,000 in cash. Rozay explained why he would choose the dinner even though Jay-Z himself advised people to take the money on Monday (October 23).
“I’ma take the dinner and I’ma tell you why,” Rick Ross said on Instagram. “In ’08, before I turned in my second album, I had a meeting with Hov. We went to lunch … He said, ‘Rozay, versus writing to every beat you like, write to every record you could make work.’ He told me a quick story about ‘Big Pimpin.’ I said, ‘OK, bet.’ So, I went from writing one record to every 80 beats I like to writing 40 records out of every 80 beats I could make work.”
Rick Ross continued, “It took me to another level as a writer, another level as an artist. The amount of work I was putting out was next level. So, you gotta ask yourself: are you ready to digest the knowledge or you just wanna look at his watch at the table?”
The $500,000 vs. dinner with Jay-Z debate became a topic of discussion on social media over the past few years. Gayle King asked Hov about it on CBS Mornings.
“You got to take the money,” Jay-Z told her.
Rick Ross thought Jay-Z was being humble. Rozay considered Hov’s wisdom to be “priceless.”
Cardi B Sparks Controversy Yet Again: Is She Copying Nicki Minaj or Craving Attention?
In the never-ending saga of celebrity feuds and drama, Cardi B has once again found herself in the center of a storm. The Grammy-winning rapper, known for her unfiltered and outspoken nature, is no stranger to controversy. This time around, the accusations are flying, with many claiming she’s taking a page out of Nicki Minaj’s book, and Cardi B’s recent actions are only fanning the flames.
It all started when Cardi B decided to share a snippet of a song from her upcoming album during an episode of her Stationhead show. However, the response from fans and critics was less than favorable. Unhappy with the reactions, Cardi took to social media, announcing her exit from the music scene, which left many shocked and confused.
Cardi B tweeted, “I want to do music. There is no album.” She continued, defending her creative choices and addressing those who had criticized her work, “Not liking the song is a reason why it’s scrapped, but people calling me lazy, saying I’m over-criticized on my every move. But let me guess, I should be fine with that.”
However, what caught everyone’s attention was Cardi’s heated exchange with one particular user. After receiving a message that aimed her work ethic, Cardi responded with a shocking remark, saying, “I hope you and your mom die.” Yooooooo…when I saw this as it happened, I thought it was crazy. I still do.
This crazy comment generated a strong backlash, with people accusing her of crossing the line. One user called it “victim mentality,” and others criticized her for not being able to handle fame. The criticism seemed to pile up, with Cardi receiving flak.
Cardi’s strong reaction left many wondering whether she was genuinely quitting music, or if this was just another attention-grabbing stunt. Cardi B is a pro at using social media to stay in the headlines, but this is too much. Some argued that she was acting out or seeking attention just because and some others questioned if she is cracking under the pressure of celebrity.
On top of is all, Nicki Minaj and Cardi have a well-documented beef. Each side has a rabid fanbase that attacks each other at every turn.
So, where does this leave Cardi B and her career? Is she really quitting music? Only time will tell,, but I doubt it! Without question, Cardi B will continue to make waves. This story is far from over.
“Bongos” has 26 million views. Cardi is not leaving.
Ty Dolla Sign officially revealed plans for his collaborative album with Kanye West on Monday (October 23). The singer announced a listening event, which is scheduled for November 3.
“Y$ multi-stadium listening event,” Ty wrote on Instagram. “November 3rd.”
Reports of Kanye shopping a joint album with Ty had been circulating online, but the post marked the first public confirmation of their collaboration from either man. The two were reportedly going to host a listening event in Italy on October 20. Officials postponed the show due to a train strike and weather concerns.
“Given the fact that a rail strike was planned the same day and that heavy rain is due, it was thought prudent to postpone the event,” a spokesperson for the Reggio Emilia prefecture told the Daily Mail. “Our aim [is] to ensure the safety and security of all and if there is a transport issue, then the concert cannot go ahead safely. And as it is open air, the heavy rain forecast would have also created problems.”
The October event was supposed to be held at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia. Kanye and Ty have not disclosed if the venue will still be used for their show on November 3.
A Nevada judge ordered Blueface to pay $13.1 million to Euphoric Gentlemen’s Club in Las Vegas. According to KLAS, the controversial artist must cover $12.6 in lost revenue plus damages stemming from his involvement in a 2022 shooting outside of the strip club.
Euphoric’s owner sued Blueface after the strip club was forced to close due to the rapper shooting a man outside of the venue. The owner said the club’s licenses were revoked “as a direct result” of Blueface’s negligence and reckless conduct.
Blueface, whose real name is Johnathan Porter, was originally charged with attempted murder in the Las Vegas shooting. A plea deal reduced his charges to battery and discharging a firearm at or into an occupied structure.
Earlier this month, a different judge sentenced Blueface to probation for the shooting. The victim, Kentabius Traylor, was frustrated by the sentence.
“I’m just completely disappointed in this complete process, actually,” Traylor said at Blueface’s sentencing. “From the D.A. to his representation to him to everything, it’s just all been a complete drop of the ball on my end. I have completely lost faith in the justice system. This crime has done nothing but take a toll on my life since the day it happened. I haven’t been able to get work. Everything has gone down the drain.”
Blueface received a suspended sentence of 24 to 60 months. He avoided fines in the criminal case.