A promising drill rapper is back behind bars again after being sentenced to seven years for drug offenses.
Frosty rose to fame, seemingly out of nowhere, with his breakout hit “County Lines.” The track is a gritty portrayal of life as a drug dealer. The track took off and went viral within months, with Frosty receiving co-signs from some top names in U.K. rap. He racked up millions of views on YouTube, even reaching as far as Kodak Black. The Florida rapper played the song repeatedly on IG Live.
After a brief prison stint in 2019, Frosty soon racked up millions of streams and released his critically-acclaimed debut project, Under Surveillance. He signed to Sony a year later and appeared destined for mainstream success. Complex U.K. named him one of their “21 UK Rappers To Watch In 2021.”
However, according to prosecutors Theo “Frosty,” Beckford was also running a drug dealing operation importing drugs from London to the South of England. He pled guilty to the offenses and was ordered to serve seven years behind bars, his third conviction for supplying drugs.
This conviction stems from an arrest in February last year when cops stopped Frosty and found evidence to suggest he was selling narcotics.
“You Used Music To Glorify Drugs”
According to reports, his defense team argued that drugs had taken over Frosty’s life, and he wanted “instant success.” Lawyer Shannon Revel told the judge by way of mitigation, “His need for validation goes some way to explaining his repeated offending and what at first glance seems to be blatant disregard for court orders.”
Nonetheless, Judge Jane England told Frosty: “There are many ways to get validation by legitimate means.” She told the rapper he got “validation from music but you used music to glorify drugs. She added, “You have some potential and I hope you use your experiences for good and you are able to turn your life around.”
Kevin Gates continues to make headlines for his public takes and actions. This week, Gates has a lot of people talking and tweeting because of a live performance.
The Baton Rouge, Louisiana native recently garnered a lot of attention for his on-stage dance. While performing “D U Down” off the By Any Means 2 album, Kevin Gates introduced an aggressive hip thrust move.
Footage of the moment went viral on social media. One clip posted of the “D U Down” dance collected over 100,000 views on Twitter. As of press time, it is not clear when the Kevin Gates video was filmed or where he was located.
Previously, Kevin Gates garnered heat from some Beyoncé fans after he mentioned the “Break My Soul” singer in his sexually-explicit “Super General” freestyle. Gates later defended his lyrical fantasies about Beyoncé during an appearance on The Breakfast Club.
The 36-year-old Atlantic recording artist also once again admitted to unknowingly having sex with his own cousin. Those controversial comments resurfaced during a sit-down with Revolt’s Caresha Please show.
Kevin Gate’s Summer 2022 did not only include open discussions about sex. The Khazaalbum creator also made a cameo on an episode of AEW’s Dynamite. Gates got into a scripted confrontation with wrestler Tony Nese and manager Smart Mark Sterling.
Hitman Holla is a step closer to finalizing the contestants on his upcoming battle rap reality TV series, Bags & Bodies.
The Wild N’ Out star and legendary battle rapper announced his plans for the TV show last month, shaking up the culture. He’s now held auditions and has even confirmed one of the rappers vying to win the prize money.
Hitman Holla held auditions last week in Houston, Los Angeles, St Louis, and New York City and is working on choosing the ideal candidates for the show. Let’s Talk Battle Rap’s Francel Brito joined Hitman at the New York selection process, alongside John John Da Don & Charlie Clips.
He confirmed filming for Bags & Bodies begins on October 1 and will be available on Hulu, Roku, Apple TV, and Samsung once the rapper finalizes the TV deal. Hitman has decided to split the $100k total prize money to ensure all the contestants walk away with something, not just the eventual winner. The victor will receive $50K, with the remainder going towards cash prizes throughout the season.
Hitman Holla took to Twitter to confirm the next steps in the selection process. Eight competitors will have to battle it out to earn a place in the Bags & Bodies house. They will face off in a two-day event beginning September 29 in Atlanta.
Once I pick the best 16 from the auditions, on Sept 1st I’m picking names out a hat by the 2’s live on IG live for the match ups.. 4 battles each day (might add one more battle for 2 guys I had in mind) Sept 29th & 30th in Atlanta! ITS ON! #BagsAndBodies !!
He also asked his followers for suggestions on which two women they would like to see battle for a spot. “$100,000 on the line,” Hitman Holla penned, “I need a killa that’s gone compete wit the men also! Who ???”
If y’all had to choose ..
which two females would y’all wanna see battle each other on the Bag$ and Bodies Card Sept 29th/30th to earn that last spot as a female in the house ??
$100,000 on the line I need a killa that’s gone compete wit the men also!
Hitman Holla Confirms One Bags & Bodies Contestant
A further eight contestants will be handpicked by Hitman Holla to be fast-tracked into the show. Hitman revealed that one of the lucky competitors is Pontiac, Michigan battle rapper Mackk Myron. Additionally, he hinted that St. Louis battler KD and Chicagoan female battler Aeon also made the cut.
Meanwhile, Hitman acknowledged the constraints of bringing authentic battle rap to reality TV, given that professional battlers get weeks to prepare. In contrast, the Bag & Bodies hopefuls will have just days to craft three rounds of material for their opponents. He explained how he’s adjusted the process to ensure viewers get to see real battles do down on the show. Check out the clip of Hitman Holla in the Twitter Spaces, as captured by battle rap media outlet OTFMZ.
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have provided the culture with some iconic collaborations over the years, starting with their joint offerings on the super producer’s debut classic album The Chronicin 1992, with many other hits along the way.
However, when the Doggfather first met Dre, he was so nervous that he choked and couldn’t rap for him. He recalled their first encounter during an episode of the Checc’n ~ In Podcast as per HipHopDx. Dr. Dre wanted him to rap over the original demo for “Eazy-Duz-It,” which eventually became the 1988 Eazy-E single.
“He [Dr. Dre] came over one Thanksgiving and Warren G had me nervous because he was telling Dre ‘Snoopy can rap’ and I was like man shut the f### up, I ain’t ready yet,” Snoop Dogg explained. “So Dre takes us to the back room and he starts playing that ‘He once was a thug from around the way,’ before it had even come out.”
However, when Dr. Dre gave him the opportunity to spit some bars over the beat, Snoop backed out. He went as far as claiming he didn’t even rap.
“He [Dr. Dre] turned to me and was like ‘you rap?’ and I’m like ‘nah I don’t rap!’ That was my moment and I froze up on cuz. I wasn’t ready,” Snoop added. Watch the full video on Caffeine.tv here.
Fortunately for Hip-Hop culture, Snoop overcame his fears and would appear with Dre on the title track to the Deep Cover soundtrack in 1992. Later that year, the D-O-Double-G featured heavily on Dre’s classic debut, The Chronic producing several chart hits. The pair then reunited in 1999 for Dre’s comeback on “Still Dre” the lead single off 2001, along with several other songs from the album.
However, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are not done with making classic music together. Earlier this month, Snoop admitted, “We’re cooking up a little something,” teasing a forthcoming collaboration.
“I don’t wanna talk about it too much,” he added.” “but we’re back together again.”
Dutch music producer Sebastian Janssen also known as Zuhbastian is taking over with his unique style of mixing Hip Hop beats into charming melodies.
Zuhbastian has been in the music industry for only a short amount of time but is earning his place quite quickly through his unique way of producing.
Music is special for all societies around the world. Be it past civilizations or present-day generations; music is for everyone. The feelings evoked by music are not limited by the boundaries of language.
Zuhbastian is a true specialist in creating lyric-less music that can be felt to the core. His music brings energy and motivation to his listeners. It helps one to get over a specific hill and provides the motivation and passion to really pursue many aspects in life.
Musician Zuhbastians’ EP, Genesis, has been released recently. The vibe of this 6-track EP show that music can be made in different ways while still sticking to the early days. Very mysterious and soothing are the ways to describe his music. Zuhbastian said,
“The main purpose why I create the way I do is to show the people that creating art is possible in many ways of form”.
Layering versatility into truly passionate crafting, the track “Deadline” showcases the very best of Zuhbastians’ talent, with Hip Hop beats, ecstatic instruments and electronica-inspired melodies that allow the tune to ascend into pure excellence inspiring the listeners positively.
While the title track retains the same bittersweet feeling and rawness, it is slightly more upbeat and brighter than his previous tracks.
With his latest work he takes a further step into experimenting with genre and production.
The rising producer is ready to deliver more uniquely created beats that push his creative limits.
Seeing the positive side of life is critical to finding inner peace. Unfortunately, in this world of criticism and negativity, people have somewhat forgotten to see and feel the beauty of life. As a result, they drift away from what matters and get trapped in the daily struggle. Amidst all of these, the soul-soothing music of Ju757liya is like a breath of fresh air that helps people feel alive. Juliya, popularly known as Ju757liya in the music scene, is a charming young artist from Miami whose music is a wake-up call to everyone to get over their miseries and count their blessings.
Ju757liya is passionate about music and loves living her life to the brim. Ju757liya never fails to see embedded positivity in the most negative situations. Her unique perception fuels her creativity as a songwriter and pop artist. Her music has an infectious energy that motivates people to look at life from a different perspective and feel positive from within.
As a rising artist in the music industry, Ju757liya is fast becoming a recognized talent in the real and virtual worlds. Several times, some of her compositions have been ranked top on Miami musical charts. She is also an influencer and blogger storming social media with thousands of fans. Her positivity is reflected in her attitude; she had scaled up her follower base to over 500K in no time. Now, Ju757liya has a fan club of her own.
Ju757liya stays committed to attaining even greater heights in the industry with several hits to her name. She is optimistic about her upcoming music album, which will present a series of heartwarming melodies to the listeners. Ju757liya’s love for life has helped her see the blessing and the miracles in even the most unfavorable and ordinary things or situations in life. Now she wants her music to be an eye opener for others and embrace the beauty behind it.
Life is not meant to be a carefree walk. It has to be a rollercoaster ride with several gray areas to navigate and odd things to overcome. However, a positive approach to life can make the struggle much easier. It was difficult for Juliya to focus on solely the good things and ignore the negatives. She initially struggled with self-doubt, constantly feeling that the competitive music industry would have no place for her. However, she overcame the fear with her love for music and positivity about life.
Ju757liya is yet to enter the mainstream music industry, but the artist has already carved a niche in the industry with the healing power of her music. Ju757liya believes that her music is for everyone and every situation.
People from all walks of life can connect with her music because she constantly reminds them to be aware of positivity and count their blessings as often as possible. Ju757liya looks forward to making more refreshing music and hopes to launch her music label in the coming years, offering a platform to struggling talents.
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Aaron Colbert is an entertainment director and producer from Los Angeles, California. His love for music saw him start DJing at a rolling skating rink at 15 years in his free time but without any intention of pursuing it as a career. Coming from a low-income background, Aaron took up various roles in the hotel industry to save up for his college education.
The hotel industry experience came in handy after he moved to LA two decades ago where he secured jobs with some of Los Angeles’s hottest and hippest establishments. Aaron rose through the ranks to be a director in various renowned hotels in LA. Due to his passion for music, he established his Entertainment consulting and booking agency, Aaron Colbert Entertainment. Aaron has DJed, booked, and consulted for prominent brands and venues such as Skybar, Mondrian, Delano Las Vegas, and Bar Marmont. In addition, Aaron has opened or closed stages for notable celebrities, including Diplo, Kim Petras, Party Favor, Warren G, and Felix Da Ho.
Aaron admonishes his audience to stay authentic, trust their instinct, and surround themselves with reliable teammates. You should also never stop aiming higher, “constant reinvention of oneself is how you stay in the game,” adds Aaron. He suggests that as a creative mind, you should have dedicated time to refresh yourself and avoid mental and physical burnout.
Despite making a name for himself in the entertainment industry, Aaron continues to prioritize innovations in production creation. “While I won’t get into specifics ahead of finalization, I will say that I’ve always loved and had a keen eye for interior design and fashion. So I like to think of myself – the way everything works in sync – as a “lifestyle brand” of sorts,” added Aaron.
Megan Thee Stallion is taking her legal battle with her record label up a notch, adding a demand for $1 million in damages claiming 1501 Certified Entertainment attempted to derail her career and take advantage of her.
She also claims they “systematically failed” to pay her royalties and implied they had something to do with her new album Traumazine leaking.
The “NDA” rapper added an amendment to the lawsuit she filed against 1501 in February. Megan claimed the label was unfair in keeping her locked in her contract. She stated her 2021 offering, Something for Thee Hotties, should be treated as an album, thus fulfilling her obligations. 1501 disputed this, saying the project did not satisfy the legal definition and called the case “groundless.”
However, Billboard reports that while Megan The Stallion previously only sought a ruling declaring that Thee Hotties was an “album,” she is now asking the court to award her at least $1 million in damages.
“1501 has systematically failed to pay Pete [Megan Thee Stallion] her share of royalties from her music and wrongfully allowed for excessive marketing and promotion charges to be deducted from amounts owed to Pete under the recording agreement,” her lawyers wrote.
Furthermore, the amendment to the suit also implies that the Houston native believes her label played a role in leaking her Traumazine album. She claims the leak “occurred within only a few days after” she sent it to them and was followed by “two subsequent leaks.”
The filing continues, “As a result, Pete has been forced to hire forensic investigators to try to determine the source of the leaks.” Megan Thee Stallion also claims she “requested 1501’s assistance with those efforts.” However, the suit continues, “to date, 1501 has not taken any action to help investigate. Under those circumstances, Pete had no choice but to release Traumazine early.”
Attorney for 1501 Steven M. Zager stated: “our belief is she owes us one more album, at least.” He told People that Something for Thee Hotties fails to meet their criteria of an album and they’re “evaluating” Traumazine.
Michael Jackson fans were fuming and took to Twitter in droves to blast Rolling Stone after the outlet called Harry Styles the “King of Pop” on the cover of their U.K. October/November issue.
The outlet shared the cover on Twitter with the caption, “Our October / November cover star is @Harry_Styles ✨ How does he make all of it look so easy — even when it definitely isn’t?”
There is no new King of Pop. You don’t own the title @RollingStone, and you didn’t earn it, my uncle did. Decades of dedication and sacrifice. The title has been retired. No disrespect to @Harry_Styles, he’s mega talented. Give him his own unique title. https://t.co/td6SSSVkfX
However, the caption on the magazine cover read, “How the new King of Pop set the music world aflame.”
Michael Jackson supporters were infuriated, claiming there is only one King of Pop, and many took to social media blasting the outlet. MJ’s nephew Taj Jackson says the title isn’t theirs to give and will forever belong to his uncle.
“There is no new King of Pop. You don’t own the title @RollingStone, and you didn’t earn it, my uncle did,” Taj penned. “Decades of dedication and sacrifice. The title has been retired.”
The 49-year-old son of Michael’s older brother Tito Jackson added that Harry Styles is talented in his right and, as such, deserves his own title. “No disrespect to @Harry_Styles, he’s mega talented. Give him his own unique title.”
There is no new King of Pop. You don’t own the title @RollingStone, and you didn’t earn it, my uncle did. Decades of dedication and sacrifice. The title has been retired. No disrespect to @Harry_Styles, he’s mega talented. Give him his own unique title. https://t.co/td6SSSVkfX
Michael Jackson Fans Say There Is Only One “King of Pop”
Many Michael Jackson fans were in agreement and took to Twitter to explain why the title is unequivocally MJ’s. Others said Harry Styles would not call himself the “King of Pop” and doesn’t severe the backlash.
One of the most popular posts noted why Michael Jackson holds the title and suggested he will never be dethroned.
“This title belongs to the black man who worked his ass off since the age of 5, who was a veteran by the age of 15, broke racial barriers and revolutionized the music industry,” they explained. “Michael Jackson is THEE King of Pop of EVERY generation.
This title belongs to the black man who worked his ass off since the age of 5, who was a veteran by the age of 15, broke racial barriers and revolutionized the music industry. Michael Jackson is THEE King of Pop of EVERY generation. https://t.co/3jxtYWCHOa
He set and broke records, challenged racial boundaries & revolutionized the music industry. MJ's music & groundbreaking creativity changed the very infrastructure of the way music is produced & promoted. MJ has gone down in history as a legend, & he may always be the King of Pop. pic.twitter.com/qmNkLhC8g5
Michael Jackson didn’t break records, racial barriers, set the blueprint and standards for a lot of modern music and miss out on his entire childhood for y’all to sit here and call Harry Styles ‘the new king of pop’ :/ and ily Harry but, no sorry lol. https://t.co/5aFOyy6J5D
It’s funny because everyone thinks Harry sees himself as ‘the king of pop’. When really he’s 28 year old man that loves soup and introduces himself as “hi I’m harry”
DJ Khaled unveiled the cover art for his God Did album on Monday (August 22).
The album cover shows DJ Khaled shedding a tear. He revealed why he’s crying in the photo in a message posted on Instagram.
“GOD DID OFFICIAL ALBUM COVER!” he wrote. “The tear represents tears of joy from God’s blessings. GOD, I LOVE U SO MUCH! “
He continued, “Been prayed on my downfall by many men, oh lord I thank you for not giving in. Thank you god for blessing my family, my friends and my fans. When nobody believed, YOU DID! I praise you daily. We’re here to do GODS WORK!!”
DJ Khaled’s God Did is scheduled to be released on Friday (August 26). The LP includes the Drake and Lil Baby-assisted single “Staying Alive,” which dropped earlier this month. Jay-Z is also expected to appear on the album.
A tracklist for God Did hasn’t been revealed as of Monday. An Apple Music listing for DJ Khaled’s upcoming LP confirms it features 18 songs.
God Did serves as the follow-up to last year’s Khaled Khaled album. Khaled Khaled became DJ Khaled’s third album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Rick Ross wants to help YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul secure an opponent for a future boxing match.
Jake Paul is looking for someone to box following his failed attempts to face Hasim Rahman Jr. and Tommy Fury. Rick Ross says he’ll provide $10 million to sweeten the offer for a potential fight.
“Since everyone seems to be afraid to fight @jakepaul I’m down to put another 10 million on top to make the right match happen,” Rick Ross wrote on Instagram. “What fight would you want to see? We talking big s### on the homie podcast so stay tuned.”
Jake Paul intends to fight again in October. He plans to compete against a professional boxer — something he’s never done before in his career.
“My next opponent will be a pro boxer and of course he will have a winning record just like Timmy and Ramen did before they pulled out,” he wrote on Twitter. “October.”
So far, Jake Paul has only fought athletes who aren’t boxers. His previous opponents include MMA fighters Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren as well as former NBA player Nate Robinson.
Jake Paul’s last boxing match took place in December 2021. With Rick Ross’ assistance, the social media star may return to the ring before the end of 2022.
Jamie Foxx was inspired to write a song after hearing a line ad-libbed by Dave Franco on the set of “Day Shift.”
In the new Netflix film, the Oscar-winning actor plays Bud Jablonski – a hardworking dad who uses his pool-cleaning job as a front for his real gig: hunting vampires.
The flick also stars Dave as Seth, and in an interview with film critic Susan Kamyab, Jamie explained that he reached out to his music producer immediately after hearing the actor jokingly make a comment about one of the scenes.
“(Dave) ad-libbed an incredible line at the end of the movie, and he said, ‘Mowing down vamps with my best friend, Bud,'” he recalled. “I said, ‘Wait a minute. Say that to me in this phone,’ and he said it to me in the phone. I took that and I said, ‘We’re going to do a song,’ and I sent it to my music producer. I said, ‘I want the song to go, ‘Mowing down vamps with my best friend Bud. Hit me.’ So, we did the song, and then we ended up doing a video.”
The duo also filmed a music video for the song. And while Dave wasn’t expecting to be involved in a song or music video, he was thrilled with how it all turned out.
“(Jamie) sends that video to his music producer within an hour, his producer has put it into a full song. He’s now playing it on set through his boombox backpack. And all of a sudden, I’m a musician,” he said during an interview for Extra.
Directed by J.J. Perry, Day Shift is now showing on Netflix.
Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, putting her in rare company alongside Lauryn Hill.
The Republic Records artist became the first woman to have a solo rap track debut at No. 1 since Lauryn Hill accomplished the feat with “Doo Wop (That Thing)” in 1998. “Super Freaky Girl” marked Nicki Minaj’s first No. 1 hit without any artists accompanying her on the song.
Nicki Minaj previously reached the top of the Hot 100 with the help of Doja Cat and Tekashi 6ix9ine. She appeared on Doja Cat’s smash hit “Say So” and teamed with Tekashi 6ix9ine for the chart-topper “Trollz.”
“Super Freaky Girl” secured the No. 1 spot on the latest Hot 100 thanks to 21.1 million streams, 4.6 million radio airplay audience impressions and 89,000 downloads sold in its first week. Nicki Minaj’s latest single also debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales charts.
Nicki Minaj originally dropped “Super Freaky Girl” on August 12. She released her “Roman Remix” of the song on August 18. The remix added a new verse to the track, which samples Rick James’ classic “Super Freak.”
Listen to the “Super Freaky Girl (Roman Remix)” below.
And while Tiffany is “queendom-building right now,” she also confirmed that she is looking for love.
“I have been dating my ass off. That’s one thing that’s been really great. I know all the fine restaurants now,” the 42-year-old shared. “I got a date coming up where I’m dining in the dark. You order your food before you go in, and you go in, and it’s dark, and the food is supposed to be really good because you can’t see.”
Elsewhere in the chat, Tiffany also insisted that she puts comfort first when she is going on a date.
“Put on something cute but not too fancy. Be ready for if you go dancing, some shoes that are cute but comfy. I don’t want to be complaining. I’ll wait until date three or four to be that date,” she explained. “I’ll do something uncomfortable and see how he handles my discomfort because you need to know that before you lay down with a man, unless he’s going to be the jump-off (casual hook-up).”
Fetty Wap faces a minimum of five years in prison after accepting a plea deal in a drug trafficking case.
According to multiplereports, Fetty Wap pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine on Monday (August 22). No date for his sentencing has been set, but his attorney requested an expedited sentencing date.
Last year, Fetty Wap and five others were indicted for allegedly running a multi-million-dollar drug trafficking ring. Prosecutors said the scheme involved transporting drugs from the West Coast to distribute in Long Island and New Jersey.
Fetty Wap, whose real name is William Junior Maxwell II, was released on a $500,000 bond following his 2021 arrest. But earlier this month, a judge revoked the rapper’s bond due to alleged threats.
“Specifically, on or about December 11, 2021, John Doe was on a FaceTime call with the defendant WILLIE JUNIOR MAXWELL II, also known as ‘Fetty Wap,’ also known as ‘Willie Junior Maxwell,’” the feds said in a court document. “The government received a video recording of this FaceTime call … During this video, the defendant is shown holding a gun and pointing it towards John Doe.”
The feds continued, “The defendant then says to John Doe ‘Imma kill you and everybody you with,’ which he then repeats one more time … The defendant then continues to threaten John Doe, saying ‘I’m gonna kill you,’ a threat which he repeats several more times throughout the video call … Additionally, after John Doe called the defendant a rat, the defendant responded by saying, ‘Your man is a rat.’”
Fetty Wap avoided a potential life sentence by taking a plea deal. But he will spend somewhere between 87 and 108 months in prison for his role in the drug operation.
SadBoy Loko is a “Gangsta Fo Life,” per his most recent release… and he’s here to put on for his Chicano community any chance he can. Born and raised in sunny Santa Barbara, the West Coast rapper has been through hell and back, and he’s here to inspire and motivate the masses with his music.
In fact, after spending the majority of 2018 through 2020 behind bars, SadBoy Loko made it his mission to step away from the darker street anthems, elevating his purpose by highlighting the strength it takes to overcome life obstacles.
And of course, he’s no stranger to the music industry. Previously signed to YG’s 4Hunnid imprint speaks volumes in itself, but SadBoy Loko has much bigger dreams on the horizon.
His past hit singles have done skyrocketing numbers, with the “Gang Signs” video accumulating over 68 million views and “Bruisin” featuring YG and the late Slim 400 with over 36 million views.
Fast forward to today, SadBoy Loko is back with yet another banger, this time a hit for the summer called “Palm Trees” featuring Kap G and West Coast rapper YBE. This follows the release of “Controlando las Calles,” where he spits in both Spanish and English, leading up to his newest project titled Sin Fronteras.
AllHipHop spoke with SadBoyLoko at B-Real’s compound in downtown Los Angeles moments before he stopped into The Dr. Greenthumb Show. Read below as we discuss his background, love for Snoop, his name, new release “Palm Trees,” his new project, signing to YG, relationship with Slim 400, goals, and more!
AllHipHop: First off, I actually went to UCSB for 2 years.
SadBoy Loko: Ah s###, so you’re familiar with Santa Barbara.
AllHipHop: Absolutely. What was it like growing up there? It’s such a vibe.
SadBoy Loko: I mean, it’s lit. You’ve got that part with the turn up kids over there, and you already know. You’ve got the college students over here on UCSB, so it’s a little mixture of everything.
AllHipHop: Were you partying in Isla Vista early on?
SadBoy Loko: I partied like 3 or 4 times over there. Those kids are a little something else, you know what I’m talking about. Those parties are a little over the edge. [laughs] You know.
AllHipHop: When did you fall in love with music?
SadBoy Loko: A young age, like 15 or 16. It was just hip hop/rap. Gangsta s### was usually what I always listened to. The first one was Tha Eastsidaz, with some Snoop Dogg s###. I grew up to Tha Eastsidaz s###, because all the other artists were Westside. Bumping Westside music.
AllHipHop: When did you realize you could do music for a living?
SadBoy Loko: When I started getting royalties out of it. [laughs] When you start getting paid finally, you’re like “we can do this.”
AllHipHop: Was there a song that really blew up for you?
SadBoy Loko: My first one was “I’m Still Here,” then a few other ones came after. “Gang Signs” and a lot of them started coming after, so they started catching on.
AllHipHop: And you’re still independent right?
SadBoy Loko: Nah, I’m with Prajin Music. It’s a Latin label, but I was the first gangsta rapper to sign there.
AllHipHop: How did you get your name?
SadBoy Loko: My name comes from the hood. It’s not like these other fools, you just pick and choose right there with your crew. My s### came from my neighborhood, that’s my nickname. Once I started rapping, I just followed my name. Sadboy Loko.
AllHipHop: Are you a SadBoy?
SadBoy Loko: At that time, look. I’m going to give you the intel, just because you went to UCSB. I was high when I got my name, I was really blown. They’re like “hey, who’s this SadBoy looking m###########?” It just stuck onto me.
AllHipHop: And Loko? Are you loko?
SadBoy Loko: That evolved after. That just came with it, it stuck on after.
https://youtu.be/AqUft7lP_50
AllHipHop: Obviously, “Palm Trees” is going crazy. Kap G’s the homie too, talk about linking with him and what inspired that record.
SadBoy Loko: My producer Cricket came with the idea, he had Kap G on it with the hook. He set the vibes. Once he had set that vibe, I just added that Loko to it. That little taste of it, a good taste and he came back with it. That’s a nice song, it came out tight. Real summer vibes.
AllHipHop: How does it feel to be hitting a few million?
SadBoy Loko: It’s cool, that song’s lit. It’s lit, it’s a little summer anthem right there. Bump the summer.
AllHipHop: What’s the best memory from the music video?
SadBoy Loko: The palm trees. It had this little breeze through them.
AllHipHop: What does it mean to be a “Gangsta Fo Life”?
SadBoy Loko: That one was a bonus, we had to add that on there. One of the gangsterest ones. Probably one of the only gangsta jams on there, but “Gangsta Fo Life” you know? Take the boy out the hood, but you can’t take the hood out the boy.
AllHipHop: What can we expect from your new album, Sin Fronteras?
SadBoy Loko: Sin Fronteras. A little bit of everything. You ever had a pizza with all flavors? With all toppings? Well, it’s something like that. You can get a little bit of everything. Some gangsta s###, some regional, some banda. Some rock jams in there, some love jams, you name it.
AllHipHop: What does the title mean?
SadBoy Loko: Sin Fronteras: without barriers. No walls, nothing can stop me type thing. That’s how I meant it.
AllHipHop: Any other features?
SadBoy Loko: Lupillo Rivera, Jorge Gamboa, Kap G. There’s a few artists on there.
AllHipHop: Talk about rapping in both Spanish and English, and what that means to be able to put on for your culture.
SadBoy Loko: I mean, it’s just cool. A little bit of Spanglish gets you in all doors. All doors open when you can… it’s a good thing.
AllHipHop: What is it you want fans to get from your story?
SadBoy Loko: Just the background of it. Get to really know me, not just from the image. You can actually listen to the music, vibe out to it and get to know a m###########.
AllHipHop: How did you end up signing to YG’s 4Hunnid?
SadBoy Loko: That s### came out of nowhere. But when it happened, it happened. We just linked up, it was on some hood s###. First did “Don’t Come to LA,” then from there got signed to them.
AllHipHop: How did you end up meeting?
SadBoy Loko: S### was random, I talked to him through FaceTime. Went on my vacation, got out and then signed to Prajin.
AllHipHop: Slim 400 was my friend too, he was just so full of life.
SadBoy Loko: Yeah, that’s the boy. RIP, rest in peace Slim. We were cool. Right when I got out, I took him on my first shows. I brought him out, we were doing “Bruisin” together. We were cool, that’s the boy. Rest in peace.
AllHipHop: What was your reaction when you found out that he passed?
SadBoy Loko: Man, it was unexpected. Sometimes still trip out, but what can I say?
AllHipHop: Do you have a highlight from “Bruisin”? Because that song really took off.
SadBoy Loko: How it first came about, we were just chillin’. We put it on and he’s like “hey drop something. Drop something. Man come on, do your stuff.” What? Just turned up. It came out and YG hopped on it, because that s### was just a banger. Slim handled it, then I came in with that Michelada s###, oh it was done with.
AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio at all times?
SadBoy Loko: Me, Hennessey, and some weed. That’s it, I don’t need nobody else. Oh the producer and engineer, and that’s it.
AllHipHop: I saw you talk to students recently at Santa Barbara City College.
SadBoy Loko: That was cool, that was an experience. I had the pleasure of talking back with the kids, with the youth fresh out of high school so that was a good experience. Because I actually attended Running Start when I was fresh out of juvenile hall. It was cool, I got to talk to them like some real life stuff, how to be productive and successful.. That was a good part.
AllHipHop: How does it feel to be on the cover of Santa Barbara Independent?
SadBoy Loko: Man that was good, shout out to them. Because the first time I was on the cover for not the positive side. Now this time, it was on some positivity. It was good.
AllHipHop: Do you have any goals for yourself?
SadBoy Loko: Keep striving, keep grinding. Sky’s the limit. Don’t settle for less, just keep going.
AllHipHop: Anything else you want the people to know about you?
SadBoy Loko: Keep your head up, don’t give up in life. Other than that, go Loko baby.
Trapboy Freddy, whose real name is Devarius Dontez Moore, was not as forthcoming as his aunt but did share a little with the fans, saying, “I’m innocent but God will sort it out for me.”
Biggurs said the artist received the kitten when it was not even a month old, calling Nyla “a sweet cub” and saying she was “just a baby.”
While talking about if the cub would be permitted to be reunited with the rapper, she said, “We are waiting on the paperwork, and it’s not a problem.”
There may be a problem. A federal judge said a part of the conditions for his release is that the rapper cannot “have wild or dangerous animals in his presence.”
The aunt continued, despite what the judge said, “He likes all animals and looking to open up an animal business. Something positive.”
“He’s not who people make him out to be. We all have a past but over the last year, last decade, he’s been doing good,” said the relative.
The family says Trapboy Freddy has been doing well and serving the community by giving out school supplies and toys during the holiday to underserved children – doing this work for at least ten years.
Still, he has been caught up in these firearm charges after being arrested in Kaufman County when he was pulled over not too long ago. Officers found a gun in his car that didn’t belong to him in the vehicle.
One of the robbers that got Kim Kardashian during her 2016 European visit has commented on the event that she has said was one of the most horrifying events of her life. He said, “I don’t care.”
According to Vice News, the men called the “Grandpa Robbers” in their 60s and 70s, stole millions worth of jewelry, including her ring worth $4.5 million, totaling over $10 million.
Yunis Abba said he and his colleagues watched her on social media and decided they would get her because she shared so much of her personal information on Instagram.
“I went on the internet, and it’s true, I saw her jewelry, I saw her ring, I saw that she showed it everywhere, and we knew this information through social media,” Abbas said. “We knew that she was coming for Fashion Week, so we went there to do some more reconnaissance.”
After discussing plotting on her, knowing it was Fashion Week in Paris and coming to where she was staying, he detailed what came next.
Then they went through her stuff, and the rest is history.
Abbas spoke about how he feels about what he did.
“I saw one of her shows where she threw her diamond in the pool in that episode of ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians.’ I thought, ‘She’s got a lot of money. This lady doesn’t care at all,’” Abbas said.
“Since she was throwing money away, I was there to collect it, and that was that,” Abbas added. “Guilty? No, I don’t care.”
Abbas said he realized what he did to Kardashian probably traumatized her. Abbas acknowledged that the alleged ordeal likely traumatized Kardashian.
Though Abbas was arrested, he was eventually released because of his poor health, but the hustler didn’t let his being “sick” stop him from getting to another bag … this time legally.
In 2020, he released a book about the robbery. We said “legally” … didn’t say he wasn’t foul.
The newspaper also discovered through the records they obtained that 10 out of 15 years, he paid nothing, using his multiple failed businesses and many loans to tap into loopholes for the rich.
Though the news is old, people are responding on Twitter like it ain’t sweet.
“Any of the 87,000 New IRS agents have my permission to ensure Donald Trump pays more than $750 in Federal Tax.”
Any of the 87,000 New IRS agents have my permission to ensure Donald Trump pays more than $750 in Federal Tax.
“WHAT? $750? Are you kidding me?!?! I’m on disability and paid more than that!! This is why he didn’t want his taxes released! He didn’t pay any!! $750 is pocket change to him! RIDICULOUS!!!”
WHAT? $750? Are you kidding me?!?! I’m on disability and paid more than that!! This is why he didn’t want his taxes released! He didn’t pay any!! $750 is pocket change to him! RIDICULOUS!!!
“In 2019 I paid more in income taxes than Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos combined. You probably did too. That’s because Trump paid $750 and Bezos paid nothing. Something is wrong with this picture.”