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Apple Music To Live Stream Megan Thee Stallion’s L.A. Concert

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Megan Thee Stallion will be the latest artist to take the stage for Apple Music Live series. The three-time Grammy winner’s upcoming performance will stream live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

“I can’t wait to hit the stage and perform for my Hotties in LA,” said Megan. “I’m truly thankful for the entire Apple Music team for their constant support over the years – they’ve uplifted and championed my music since the beginning of my career. It’s only right that we take it to the next level, put on a special performance for the Hotties, and celebrate together.”

Los Angeles-area fans can register for a chance to attend the upcoming Apple Music Live concert at apple.co/AMLTickets. Plus, Apple Music host Nadeska Alexis will sit down with Megan The Stallion for an interview to air on Apple Music 1 before the show.

“Megan shared so many honest and personal revelations with us around the release of her incredible album Traumazine and we’re thrilled to celebrate all of that truth, emotion, and power as she takes the stage for a very special Apple Music Live performance,” stated Nadeska Alexis.

Traumazine dropped on August 12, 2022. Megan’s second studio LP debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 chart with 63,000 first-week units. Her discography also includes 2020’s Good News album as well as the 2021 compilation Something for Thee Hotties.

This year saw the Megan Thee Stallion singles “Sweetest Pie” with Dua Lipa and “Plan B” hit the Hot 100 chart’s Top 40. The Houston native made national headlines for her emotional performance of “Anxiety” on the October 15th episode of Saturday Night Live.

Previously, Apple Music presented special live performances by other music acts such as Lil Durk, Mary J. Blige, Harry Styles, Luke Combs, and Billie Eilish. “Apple Music Live: Megan Thee Stallion” streams on December 21st at 4 pm ET/7 pm PT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-44oNTMZws

Kanye West Gets Banned By Stephen Colbert During Recent Funny Monologue

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Another famous celebrity is distancing themselves from Kanye West after his controversial statements about Jewish People.

Stephen Colbert has banned West, whose legal name is Ye, making his announcement during his Thursday, Oct. 27 night episode’s monologue.

The late-night talk show host said, “I have a big announcement to make. After much thought and soul-searching, I, Stephen Colbert, am banning Kanye West from the Ed Sullivan Theater. I have to. Line in the sand.”

In a joking manner, he added, his “jurisdiction extends into the northern half of Times Square … coming north of Bubba Gump Shrimp.”

Colbert continued by saying, “Stay out of Times Square.”

In his skit, he said, “I have no excuses for why I didn’t do this before except perhaps that he has never been on the show, we had no plans for him to be on the show, we have never asked him to be on the show and I am not sure he is aware that I have a show.”

“I had to do it now because I was afraid, he would just show up at any moment,” the comedian continued.

While this was a joke, probably mocking the pile-on of people distancing themselves from the artist and his vile comments, the multi-Grammy Award-winner has been seriously dissed by others and it has cost him a pretty penny.

A number of brands and partners like GAP, Adidas, Vogue, Balenciaga, and more have all stepped away.

His net worth has dropped substantially too. In July, he was worth $6.6 billion and as of this week, he is worth $400 million and is being sued by a litany of people looking to knock that number down significantly also.

Do you think Colbert was serious?

Madam Tussauds Takes Down Figure Of Kanye West After Public Outcry Based On His Recent Statements

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Another famous brand distanced itself from Kanye West after his controversial statements about George Floyd and Jewish People.

According to the Journal, Madame Tussauds has removed West, whose legal name is Ye, from the public view, releasing a statement to the press explaining their actions.

“Ye’s (Kanye West’s) figure has been retired from the attraction floor to our archive,” the release informs. “Each profile earns their place at Madame Tussauds London, and we listen to our guests and the public on who they expect to see at the attraction.”

The multi-Grammy Award-winner was honored with a replica in 2015 where it stood beside his then-wife Kim Kardashian.

He was also censored on social media after vowing to go “death con 3” on Jewish people.

While many brands and partners like GAP, Adidas, Vogue, Balenciaga, and more have stepped away, his music partners have not. 

According to Spotify’s chief executive Daniel Ek, while West’s comments were “awful,” they will not be pulling his music from the streaming service. 

He also said the decision to have his music removed would also come from Universal Music’s Def Jam label, the record company that Ye was signed to.

Watch DJ Semtex’s “Scary” Video Featuring Cozz and Twitch 4EVA

By: Shirley JuCategory: Music

DJ Semtex is used to making big, international connections. During his epic, 15-year run with the UK’s BBC Radio 1Xtra, he gave artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj and Kanye West some of their earliest and most crucial overseas exposure. It’s no wonder these and other rap superstars have continued to sit in his hot seat long after they made themselves scarce with the media. (Semtex currently holds down rival station Capital XTRA, and hosts the podcast Hip Hop Raised Me). 

Now, Semtex is bringing the same spirit to his own original music productions for his label, Seminal Sound. On the brand-new single “Scary,” he brings the underrated, L.A-based Dreamville rapper Cozz together with Twitch 4EVA, one of the most exciting new stars in Ghana’s exploding music scene, to create an epic, distinctive Trap Soul banger. 

With its Halloween references and ominous bass line, “Spooky” is right on time for the season of costume parties and gloomy weather. The horror that Cozz and Twitch 4EVA speak of in their lyrics is not supernatural, however, but the thought of losing out on love. If you’ve ever been in a relationship that’s gone from smooth sailing to shaky ground, you’ll surely be able to relate. 

The video, shot between Ghana and Los Angeles, is similarly full of dark shadows and existential dread. While Semtex and Twitch 4EVA encounter turbulence, fog and torrential rains on their way out to enjoy Accra’s nightlife, Cozz wakes up with the night terrors at home in L.A., where he’s haunted by the thoughts of losing his lady love. 

Check out the “Scary” video below, and look out for more continent-bridging collabs from DJ Semtex and Seminal Sound. 

Teen YSL Gang Member Sentenced To Four Life Sentences After Murder Conviction

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

One of the members of Atlanta’s YSL gang, who was arrested with rappers Young Thug and Gunner on RICO charges earlier in the year, has been convicted of murder.

According to FOX 5, on Thursday, October 27th, Jayden Myrick, 19, was found guilty of a 2018 robbery and murder at the Capital City Country Club in the historic Brookhaven neighborhood in Atlanta.

A Fulton County Superior Court sentenced Myrick to life without parole, three consecutive life sentences, and five consecutive years.

Myrick has been convicted by a jury on 16 counts, including violation of street gang terrorism and prevention, malice murder, felony murder, armed robbery, criminal attempt to commit armed robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a first offender probationer.

The killing happened outside of a wedding venue.

Myrick, who also goes by “SetTrip” or “JayMan,” is said to have linked with his co-defendant Torrus Fleetwood and robbed at gunpoint four people who were waiting for an Uber or Lyft outside of the venue following a wedding.

One of the people robbed was Christian Broder, the general manager at popular DC restaurant Millie’s, who followed Myrick after the robbery trying to get at least his license back.

The then-17-year-old Myrick turned and shot the man in the stomach, killing him a week later.

During the murder case, he admitted to mocking Broder’s family on a jail call and also attempted to intimidate witnesses from testifying against him.

This is one of the first heavy convictions in the Young Slime Life RICO case that racked in dozens (28) of alleged members for various crimes. The prosecution alleges Myrick has been groomed since he was a child to be a criminal, committing acts in the name of his crew.

Deputy District Attorney Chris Sperry said, “Today’s verdict from the jury and the sentence imposed was a clear message that the city belongs to the citizens of Fulton County and not to the gangs.”

“I’m praying for Mr. Broder’s family and friends as they grieve the loss of a beloved husband, father, and brother. It is unconscionable that a 34-year-old man who had his whole life ahead of him was murdered in such a senseless act of violence,” said Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. 

“As the defendant’s testimony illustrated, when young people are recruited into gangs, the violent crimes they commit inflict tragedy on their victims and on themselves when they end up in prison.”

38 Spesh Talks Griselda, New Album, Benny The Butcher, TRUST Health And How Snitching Is Bad For Kids

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Features

Rochester, New York’s own 38 Spesh is one of the most elite MC’s out today. Period. The TRUST empire impresario is changing the game bar by bar. He remains true to his vision, but also original. He has aligned nicely with Benny The Butcher and the Griselda Records camp in the current, ever-growing rap landscape. But – unlike others – the 37-year old maintains a unique style, differentiating himself from his Buffalo counterparts.

Spesh also has an interesting take on how to help the hood, unlike some that seem to have one-dimension. He co-mingles conscious messages with heavy street bars, maintaining “You can’t feed a baby steak.” He has established TRUST Health, his own initiative to get the hood mentally and physically healthy. In the 10th episode of the Amazing AllHipHop Podcast with Jigsaw And Slops, Spesh gets deep. Also, at WonWorld Studios, he delves into the tragic, sudden death of his older brother and how he manages to push on. He explains how he departed the streets of Rochester “on pure faith” to getting back to music. “I was dream chasing on another level,” he admits.

Now, Spesh returns with 7 Shots, his latest opus that is already getting high praise from peers and fans alike. Check out this exclusive, must see interview and listen to 7 Shots below.

Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter And MySpace Trends

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and immediately fired several top executives.

According to Reuters, Musk – the world’s richest man – let go of three leadership team members, including chief executive officer Parag Agrawal, in one of his first decisions as boss of the social media giant.

In addition, chief financial officer Ned Segal and Vijaya Gadde, head of legal, policy, and trust, were reportedly let go.

Musk responded to the news by tweeting, “the bird is freed,” a reference to the social media network’s bird logo.

The 51-year-old’s purchase of the company concludes a six-month saga in which Twitter initially rejected his offer and then sued the billionaire.

This was after he indicated he would back out of the deal due to concerns about spam accounts and whistleblower claims regarding allegedly lax cybersecurity practices.

The firings have yet to be confirmed by Elon Musk or representatives at Twitter.

On Twitter, the hashtag #MySpace started to trend upon the news of the “Chief Twit” taking over the platform. Many opined for the return of MySpace, which was once the world’s largest social media platform.

The site was purchased for $500 million in 2005 by News Corp and eventually tanked upon competition from upstarts like Facebook and Twitter.

https://twitter.com/benjaminwittes/status/1585795983148916736?s=20&t=jhYfi9GtygDWOHIeXsARQA

Snoop Dogg, Nipsey Hussle Producer Steelz Releases New Album ‘Steel Alive’

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music

Veteran West Coast producer Steelz has amassed over 120 million streams across all platforms with a legendary resume that includes West Coast Icons Snoop Dogg and Nipsey Hussle. After establishing his legacy behind the board, he steps into the spotlight with the release of his sophomore album, properly-titled Steel Alive, out now via Cook Gods/EMPIRE.

Steelz’s new project features 12 new songs that include a wide array of guest features. Enlisting today’s hottest acts such as Kap G, RJmrLA, Payroll Giovanni, Haiti Babii, $tupid Young, Baby Stone Gorillas, G Perico, Jonn Hart, and so many more. Steel Alive’s  standout singles are “Clout,” “Feel Real Good,” and “I’ma Savage.”

Three years in the making. The sophomore album is the perfect origin point for newfound fans of the legendary producer who promises more great new music coming soon. “I’m Charged Up‼️ Bout To Get Real Spooky 4 N#####,” Steelz tweeted on Twitter last week.

Steel Alive is the follow-up to the artist’s 2020 debut album Steel Ain’t Changed. The new album marks Steelz second release of 2022 following the collaboration EP, It’s Steel 1900, with Big Sad 1900.

After streaming, feel free to follow Steelz on social media for daily updates on new music and more.

STREAM ‘STEEL ALIVE’ HERE:

https://music.empi.re/steelalive

CONNECT WITH STEELZ:

https://www.instagram.com/steelz_official/
@steelz_official

Kanye West Sued For $4.5 million By Former Business Manager

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Another lawsuit targeting Kanye West, reminding him he is a rapper, has just been filed. His former business manager is now suing the star for $4.5 million.

According to The Blast, Thomas St. John, one of the people the artist placed in charge of his business affairs, is suing him because Yeezy is in breach of contract after refusing to pay him his agreed-upon monthly salary.

St. John alleges Kanye was “aggressive” with him when he broke their agreement.

The complaint states that the celebrity business manager and accountant started working with Ye at the top of 2022 and was hired to provide business management, accounting, and taxation services.

He further notes in the claim by March 30, 2022, he was being “introduced to Yeezy’s business associates as ‘Ye’s business manager,'” adding, “Mr. St. John had already developed a business strategy for Yeezy’s negotiations with one of (Kanye’s) key business partners. By April 12, 2022, representatives of Mr. West introduced Mr. St. John to business associates as the CFO of Donda, another one of Mr. West’s entities.”

St. John wanted Ye to agree to a two-year guarantee because he would be working directly with the artist-turned-businessman to ensure his needs were met.

The lawsuit says, “In addition to the economic costs and risks associated with committing to Defendants as clients, Plaintiff also needed assurance that Defendants would not simply walk away from the business relationship. Mr. St. John, however, proposed to compromise on an agreement with a minimum term of 18 months.”

St. John said his contract says he was “retained to act as Kanye’s “most senior financial advisor,” serve as the Chief Financial Officer of one of his businesses, and be compensated with a “monthly retainer fee of $300,000.”

However, at a meeting, Kanye wanted to nix the deal shortly after the agreement was made.

“At this meeting, Mr. West became heated and aggressive. He screamed at Mr. St. John and made clear he no longer wanted to work with (St. John.) When confronted by the 18-month commitment that had just been made, Mr. West stated words to the effect of ‘The 18-month term was b#######’ and ‘You’re insane for even thinking I would stick to it,” the complaint alleges.

The former multi-billionaire only paid 3-months’ worth of payments to St. John, nixing the other 15 months.

The lawsuit states, “as of the filing of this Complaint, Defendants breached the agreement by failing and refusing, despite Plaintiff’s demand, to pay the minimum $300,000 monthly payments for July, August, and September 2022, despite timely receiving invoices. And it is clear based on their statements and conduct that Defendants do not intend to make any further monthly payments.”

“As a direct and proximate result of Kanye’s breach, (the company) has been damaged in the amount of the unpaid fee balance of $900,000 as of October 12, 2022,” it continues. “It will continue to be damaged for an additional amount of $3,600,000 for fees owed from October 2022 to November 2023, through the remainder of the minimum 18-month terms of the Agreement.”

Early this week, Kanye was sued for not paying another bill, for a place he rented in Miami. 

Weeks ago, after his “Drink Champs” performance, George Floyd’s daughter and mother sued him for $250 million because of the derogatory remarks he made about the deceased.

Also, two firms that previously worked with Kanye on deals and his marriage have all abandoned ways.

Ye has not responded to any of the lawsuits directly.

Did Loud Records’ Steve Rifkind Tip CNN Off To Kanye West?

By: IllseedCategory: Exclusives

At this point, it looks like Kanye West is getting jumped by several different gangs at once. I am not his biggest fan so I do not have a tremendous amount of sympathy for him. His anti-Black stance and his antisemitic remarks have turned people off so bad that it looks like he may lose it all when its all said and done. Let me pivot a bit.

Steve Rifkind got on social media and included himself in this whole thing. It struck me as odd. I paid it little mind, because this is what we are doing in a social media world. Here’s the thing: it wasn’t odd. Even though the days of Loud Records are mostly in the rearview, dude is a heavy hitter. Mobb Deep, Big Pun, Wu-Tang and so many others went through those halls of fame. And Rifkind’s impact continues today with Kanye.

You can read below, but Rifkind essentially clarifies that he and his Jewish friends that were present at the Drink Champs taping with Kanye West were NOT the reason that Nore didn’t correct Ye when he went on a antisemitic rant. Nore made the strong suggestion that this is the reason he didn’t speak up. Did he expect his Jewish friends to jump on camera and wild out? I am not sure about that.

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So, that is old news. Here is the new rumor.

I am getting a strong, powerful source that told me that Steve Rifkind is the one that went to CNN and let them know that Kanye West aka Ye wanted to name his next album Hitler. Now, CNN has not directly reported that fact/rumor, but they do have several unnamed sources in a recent story on Ye’s purported fascination with Hitler. That report goes in, but my source tells me Rifkind tipped them off to it all. CNN is not going to run anything like this without verification so they did their own due diligence. They also included Van Lathan that said similar things. Lathan, a former employee of TMZ, also revealed that the media giant suppressed antisemitic comments West made at that time.

Did Rifkind get a couple licks in on Kanye while he was getting jumped? That’s the rumor. At the same time, it seems to make some sense. Just a couple of years ago, these dudes were kicking it. But, Kanye reportedly called Rifkind his “his favorite Jewish homeboy.” And that was that. I definitely wouldn’t like somebody calling me “my favorite African-American.” So, if Rifkind did this on behalf of his Jewish contingency, it is what it is.

He has said nice things about Kanye, so who knows. “Yes, I am Jewish but I have seen the brilliant, giving, and compassion side of him too,” Steve Rifkind said in his IG post. “I pray for you Ye that you get this right and you make another billion, but who ever you are mad at take it up with them.”

And to think, these guys were friends and stuff.

https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1307345319466852356?lang=en

Lets take a trip down memory lane with the greatest hits of Loud Records.

Quentin Tarantino Says Kanye Had Idea For “Funny Slave” Video But Not “Django Unchained”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Quentin Tarantino has dismissed Kanye West’s claim that he gave the director the idea for his 2012 movie “Django Unchained.”

During an appearance on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” earlier this month, the “Stronger” rapper claimed that Tarantino and his Django leading man Jamie Foxx “got the idea” for the western from him after he pitched the concept for the Gold Digger music video, which features Foxx.

Tarantino rubbished the claim during an interview on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday night.

“There’s not truth to the idea that Kanye West came up with the idea of Django and then he told that to me, and I go, ‘Hey, wow, that’s a really great idea. Let me take Kanye’s idea and make ‘Django Unchained’ out of it.’ That didn’t happen,” he said. “I’d had the idea for Django for a while before I ever met Kanye.”

The “Pulp Fiction” filmmaker explained that he met the controversial rapper when West was trying to make movies based on different songs from his debut album The College Dropout.

“He did have an idea for a video. I do think it was for the ‘Gold Digger’ video, that he would be a slave. And the whole thing was the slave narrative where he’s a slave, and he’s singing ‘Gold Digger.’ And it was very funny. It was a really, really funny idea,” Tarantino recalled. “It was meant to be ironic. And it’s like a huge musical. I mean, like no expenses spared, with him in this slave rag outfit, doing everything… But I wish he had done it. It sounded really cool. Anyway, that’s what he’s referring to.”

“Django Unchained,” which follows a freed slave as he tries to rescue his wife, starred Foxx, Christoph Waltz, and Leonardo DiCaprio.

The video for “Gold Digger,” which actually appeared on West’s second album Late Registration, was ultimately completely different, with pin-up girls and moving magazine covers appearing alongside West and Foxx.

Monica Responds To Rumors She’s Dating Kodak Black

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Rumors

Are R&B legend Monica Denise Arnold and Florida rapper Bill “Kodak Black” Kapri hooking up romanticly? According to Monica, the answer is a resounding no.

Monica posted several photographs of herself with Kodak Black on Instagram. Those images, dated October 4, apparently sparked rumors on social media that the two musicians were in a relationship.

Earlier this week, reports began circulating that Monica and Kodak Black recently went out together on her 42nd birthday. Once again, an Instagram post ignited the gossip.

“On a date kinda nervous… 😉,” wrote Monica in an IG Story. The Atlanta-bred Grammy winner also uploaded a picture with 25-year-old Kodak Black where she captioned the photo, “THANK YOUUUUU.”

Monica has now responded to the online chatter about her personal life. She went over to Twitter to let her followers know that she is not involved with the “Super Gremlin” performer.

“Bill & Shimmy My Heart … They know they can trust me with whatever & never have to doubt me!! Not every relationship is about messing or dating!” tweeted Monica.

The Miss Thang album creator added, “I hang with their moms because I’m their age! LOL. I’m gonna FOREVER love support & encourage them! They don’t play about me♥️💤.”

Monica has two children with her former boyfriend Rocko, a rapper also from Atlanta. In November 2010, “The Boy Is Mine” hitmaker married NBA player Shannon Brown. The couple had a daughter together before getting divorced in 2019.

T.I. Talks Gun Control In America

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Clifford “T.I.” Harris has had several run-ins with the law. Perhaps his most infamous criminal case involved the rap star pleading guilty to federal gun charges in 2008.

T.I.’s conviction for possession of machine guns and possession of firearms by a convicted felon led to a one-year prison sentence and a $100,300 fine. A plea agreement reduced the possible maximum ten-year sentence and a $250,000 fine.

Fast forward to 2022, Tip is a free man. The 42-year-old rapper/actor appeared on Thursday night’s edition of Comedy Central’s Hell Of A Week with Charlamagne Tha God.

Charlamagne invited T.I. to take part in a panel discussion about current events. Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson and comedian Tommy Davidson also appeared on the show.

T.I. Suggests Gun Control Is An Oxymoron

At one point, possible gun control legislation in the United States came up on Hell Of A Week. T.I. shared his personal views on the hot-button political topic that motivates many single-issue voters.

“Gun control in this country – that sounds like an oxymoron, a little bit,” stated the Grand Hustle Records co-founder. “The country was founded on firepower, who has the most ability to pose the biggest threat.”

In addition, T.I. offered, “How about more than just an ID to get [a firearm]? They already do background checks, that’s not necessarily enough because they don’t arrest for you being a crazy white person.”

Tip Addresses Gun License Policies

The Kill the King album creator seemed to be referring to the fact that Caucasians carry out the majority of large-scale gun-related tragedies in America. According to reports, white shooters conducted 53% of the mass shootings between 1982 and October 2022.

T.I. added, “As long as you have managed to bypass the legal system and you’re 21, that’s all you need. And once you get a license, with any other license you can have – whether it’s a driver’s license, a barber’s license, a CDL license – you have to renew it.”

He continued, “At a certain period of time they reevaluate whether or not you should be eligible to still have this license – are you responsible? A gun license you can get at 18 and keep it until you’re 80. And people change.”

LaKeith Stanfield Stars In SZA’s “Shirt” Music Video

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Fans of SZA got new music from the R&B vocalist overnight. Additionally, the Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist dropped off a music video for her “Shirt” song.

“Shirt” also features an appearance by Academy Award nominee Lakeith Stanfield. Legendary director Dave Meyers was behind the camera for the new visual.

Lakeith Stanfield is likely best known for playing Darius Epps in Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover’s Atlanta television series. The California-bred actor also starred in films such as Get Out and Judas and the Black Messiah.

Before directing SZA’s latest clip, Dave Meyers helped create music videos for Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Nas, DMX, Britney Spears, OutKast, Missy Elliott, Usher, Aaliyah, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and more.

SZA’s “I Hate U” became a Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hit last year by peaking at #7. LaKeith Stanfield starred in the “I Hate U” visualizer as well.

Childish Gambino and SZA have also worked as co-stars in music videos. The 32-year-old songstress popped up in Gambino’s internet-breaking “This Is America” video. Gambino returned the favor by appearing in the TDE performer’s “Garden.”

SZA gained a #3 entry in 2021 as a guest on “Kiss Me More” by Doja Cat. In 2020, “Good Days” rose to #9 on the weekly chart. “What Lovers Do” by Maroon 5 featuring SZA made it to #9. Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “All The Stars” topped off at #7.

The Recording Industry Association of America presented SZA with a 3x-Platinum Award for her 2017 album Ctrl. That body of work earned SZA five nominations at the 2018 Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist.

Chlöe & Latto Team Up In “For The Night” Music Video

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Chlöe Bailey is back with a new single titled “For the Night.” For her latest release, the Beyoncé protégé recruited Atlanta-bred rapper Latto.

In addition, Chlöe co-directed the official “For the Night” music video. The visual follows the actress/singer’s iHeart Radio Festival performance.

Of course, Latto shows up in the “For the Night” clip. Internet personality Druski makes a cameo in the video as well.

“For The Night” follows Chlöe dropping “Surprise” in June and “Treat Me” in April. 2021’s “Have Mercy” earned a Platinum plaque from the RIAA.

Chlöe also scored a Platinum Award for “Do It” as part of the R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle. A remix version of “Do It” featured Latto (fka Mulatto), Doja Cat, and City Girls.

2022 has been a breakout year for Latto. The RCA recording artist made it into the Billboard Hot 100 chart’s Top 5 with her “Big Energy” single.

Westside Gunn Shares Feature-Packed Surprise Album, ‘Ten,’ Final ‘HWH’ Project 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Westside Gunn has wrapped his Hitler Wears Hermes mixtape series with Ten, the final installment. 

The Buffalo native surprised his fans when he announced the project via social media on Thursday afternoon (Oct. 27), although he had dropped the name of the disgraced Nazi leader from the new album’s title.  

“And whoever don’t like it…. F### YOU 🦂🐐⚖️🖼 #HWH10,” Gunn wrote alongside an image of the Ten cover art. “It’s only 1way I could end this s### 🤲🏽” he added. 

He also revealed an extensive list of guest appearances before releasing the tape. Griselda rappers Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, and Armani Caesar all appear on Ten.  

Other guest appearances include A$AP Rocky, Run The Jewels, Black Star, Ghostface, Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, DJ Drama, Stove God Cooks, Rome Streetz, Gunn’s son Flygod JR, and many more. Stream the 12-song project at the end of the page. 

Ten follows last year’s HWH8: Sincerely Adolf and HWH8: Side B, with the B side apparently counting as HWH9.  

“It’s only right that we end here,” Westside Gunn explained in a press release. “All special things get a memorial release.”  

“The last double-album was going to be the final one, but it felt weird leaving off at nine and not Ten,” he continued. “I had to celebrate this series which has meant so much to fans. Everything I do sounds nothing like the last thing I did. That’s the creative in me, and I’m always going to push the culture forward. I’m ending this on a really special note with Ten.” 

Meanwhile, after announcing Ten, Westside Gunn began trending with Kanye West after a CNN report claimed Ye wanted to name his album after Hitler.  

“Westside Gunn letting Kanye take all the slander for something he’s actually done like 3 times already is hilarious,” one Twitter user wrote.  

Westside Gunn – Ten

50 Cent Says “It’s A Wrap” For Kanye West Amid Antisemitism Controversy 

By: London JennnCategory: News

50 Cent says he has “never seen anything like” what is happening to Kanye West and believes it’s over for the Donda rapper following his antisemitic rants.  

The TV mogul took to Instagram with a CNN report regarding Ye’s alleged fascination with Hitler.  

“I have never seen anything like this before,” 50 Cent wrote in the caption. “I think Kanye should buy the car he likes and just ride off into the sun set, it’s really a wrap,” he added. 

According to Fiddy, Kanye West needs to learn when to be quiet. 

“People are really hurt by this s###,” 50 continued. “I have seen people in this position because of the thing they have did not the things they have said. Now you gotta master the art of shutting the f### up! No. You gonna make everybody hot. Go cool off!” he concluded.  

The headline from CNN stated: “Kanye West has a disturbing history of admiring Hitler, sources tell CNN.”  

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The outlet reported a former executive who used to work with Kanye West alleged the rapper had an open “obsession” with Adolf Hitler. The source claimed Ye even wanted to name an album after the disgraced Nazi leader. 

“He would praise Hitler by saying how incredible it was that he was able to accumulate so much power and would talk about all the great things he and the Nazi Party achieved for the German people,” the individual alleged. 

50 Cent Clowns Kanye West

Meanwhile, Kanye West returned to Instagram on Thursday (Oct. 27) after receiving a ban for his comments about Diddy and Jewish people. He shared a fake news headline that read: “Ye Has Reportedly Cut Ties With Kanye West.” 

50 Cent then shared his own fake news post, carrying a similar headline. “Curtis Jackson has reportedly cut ties with 50 Cent,” the post read. “I’m getting rid of anybody who can get me fvcked up like kanye right now !” he added in the caption.  

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Rihanna Returns With ‘Lift Me Up,’ An Emotional Tribute To Chadwick Boseman 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Rihanna has returned with a highly anticipated new single, “Lift Me Up,” a powerful tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. 

The song, Rihanna’s first solo track in over six years, is featured on the soundtrack for Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Fans lost their minds when Rihanna shared a short trailer for “Lift Me Up,” after teasing the single a day earlier. Stream the single at the end of the page.  

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Nigerian singer-songwriter, Tems co-wrote “Lift Me Up” alongside Rihanna, Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson, and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler.  

“Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honor,” Tems said. 

Fans have been gearing up for new music since Rihanna announced her performance at the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime. While RiRi admitted she is “nervous” but “excited” ahead of the show, she has the vote of confidence from two Hip-Hop legends.  

“Rihanna is a generational talent,” her mentor and Roc Nation boss Jay-Z said. “A woman of humble beginnings who has surpassed expectations at every turn. A person born on the small island of Barbados who became one of the most prominent artists ever. Self-made in business and entertainment.” 

Meanwhile, super producer Dr. Dre said he’s a Rhianna “super fan,” before adding, “I can’t wait to see what she’s going to do.”  

“I just like her and what she does,” he said, explaining why he’s looking forward to her performance, “And her get down, and how she approaches her artistry and the whole nine. It’s fantastic. She has the opportunity to really blow us away. I know we set the bar extremely high.” 

Rihanna – Lift Me Up

Tsu Surf Pleads Not Guilty In RICO Case, Joe Budden Breaks Silence On Arrest 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Tsu Surf appeared in court on Thursday (Oct. 27,) where he pleaded not guilty to federal charges after being arrested in a RICO case earlier this month. 

According to Lisa Evers of Fox5NY, the New Jersey battle rap legend was not present in court but entered a plea via teleconference.  

“Rahjon “Tsu Surf” Cox pleaded NOT GUILTY to federal charges via teleconference in US District Court in Newark today. He remains in custody at Essex County Jail,” Evers wrote. 

Earlier on Thursday, Tsu Surf returned to social media with his first tweet since his arrest. “I seen Monsters before…. Free Me,” he wrote.  

Tsu Surf was arrested in Jersey earlier this month (Oct. 13) after surrendering to U.S. Marshals. He was subsequently indicted by a Newark, NJ grand jury as a party to an ongoing RICO case, along with nine other people. 

Federal prosecutors claim Tsu Surf is an active member of a Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips sect, the Silverbacc Gorillas or “SBG.” The ten men are accused of various criminal activities, including murder, moving drugs, robbery, and theft in an investigation that dates back to 2015.  

Feds allege Surf shot at a rival gang member in 2017 and was also involved in selling weed on Instagram.  

Joe Budden Says Free Tsu Surf

Earlier this week, Surf’s good friend and former collaborator, Joe Budden, broke his silence on the rapper’s arrest. 

“At some point, we’re going to have to address Surf. Free Surf until they say it backwards,” Budden said during the most recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast. 

Joe recalled “sobbing” at “a mere rumor of Surf being taken on a RICO,” before it was confirmed.  

“I don’t know how bad it is, how severe it is. Unfortunately, I did not get to speak to Surf right before he left, but I love him of course, I support him. Anything that he, his mom, his family needs from me, I’m there. He already know, that just goes unsaid for me.” Watch the clip below.  

Meanwhile, the rapper is proceeding with the rollout of his mixtape despite his RICO case. His team is holding a listening event, “Tsu Surf Appreciation Day,” in Jersey City on Oct. 30 to preview his new project, Disparu.  

Ice-T Plans For A Unique Future In The Metaverse, Film/TV And Even Family

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Exclusives

Ice-T is the living definition of the modern multi–hyphenate.

As an artist, he has encompassed Hip-Hop, rock, acting, commercial endorsements, business and more. Now, the gangsta mogul is looking decidedly into the future with a new technology that allows one to clone their views for a myriad of uses.

My Legacy Voice is “legacy management service” that stores and protects audio so that it can later create a cloned version of the person’s voice for loved ones and family.

Ice-T, who has an unspecified stake in the company, said it is perfect for him.

“They can clone your voice and they can use it for different applications. You can clone it so that later on in life your kids can hear you talk,” he told AllHipHop. “Say they want me to do a voiceover for an animation or something like that. They can take the vocal clone and use it instead of you actually having to be there.”

Ice admitted My Legacy Voice is not quite ready for all of his talents.

“Now, it can’t rap yet. It can’t sing yet, but it talks,” he said. The pioneering rapper admitted that he needed some convincing when considering adding My Legacy Voice to his growing business portfolio.

“So, I’m listening to this pitch and I’m like, “Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.” Probably still not that dope, but they clone my voice, Chuck. They used my interviews in different places. They had heard me talk and they sent back a clone of my voice.”

Ice said that he’s already open to using it in some of his Hollywood ventures.

Ice-T said, “I was on ‘Rick and Morty’ and I was in Europe, and they were doing an animated thing on me and they wanted my voice, but I was unavailable. I could’ve sent the clone.”

Check out more on Ice-T’s thoughts on vocal cloning, his latest business ventures, Hip-Hop, Kanye West and a number of other topics in this exclusive interview with AHH’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur.

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