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Joell Ortiz Hints At Dropping A Diss Record Directed At Royce Da 5’9

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Slaughterhouse is no more. That outcome became very clear earlier this year when a public spat broke out between two sides of the former group – KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz versus Joe Budden and Royce da 5’9.

The Rise and Fall of Slaughterhouse album by KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz appeared to be one of the catalysts for the tense back-and-forth on social media. The self-described “blue-collar emcees” further addressed the Slaughterhouse fallout on Instagram Live.

KXNG Crooked made it clear he does not have any hatred towards Royce da 5’9. However, the Instagram conversation included Joell Ortiz suggesting he could take verbal shots at Royce on a future song.

“I’m not above a diss record, my n####,” Ortiz told Crooked. “All I did on that last album was tell the f###### truth. I told the fans why there was no more Slaughterhouse. That’s it. I didn’t call n##### out their name. I didn’t do anything but say the truth.”

The Brooklyn-bred rhymer also added, “But if n##### keep it up, I’m not above a diss record… So just leave me alone. I’m not bothering you. I said my truth. I haven’t mentioned anything since March.”

In addition, Joell Ortiz reference Royce da 5’9’s recent appearance on Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast. During that interview, Nickel Nine claimed KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz damaged the Slaughterhouse brand by dividing the group’s fan base.

“We’re talking months later, and nobody has said nothing about nothing,” stated Joell Ortiz about the Slaughterhouse breakup discussion resurfacing this month. “You’ve had time to think about your thoughts and how you want to roll things out.”

Royce Da 5’9 just released The Heaven Experience Vol. 1 compilation on August 12. The Detroit-based performer also teased a possible joint project with Black Thoughts of The Roots. KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz’s The Rise and Fall of Slaughterhouse came out in March.

Shazam Names Drake As The App’s Most Searched Artist Of All Time

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

It may be fair to label Drake as the “King of the Streaming Era.” Since his breakout year in 2009, the Lil Wayne protégé has racked up numerous Billboard, Spotify, and Apple Music records.

Apple Inc.’s Shazam celebrated its 20-year anniversary on August 19. The music identifying application revealed some of the company’s record-breaking accomplishments, including one held by Drake.

According to an Apple.com article, Drake is the most searched act of all time on Shazam. Songs with the OVO Sound co-founder as a lead or featured artist were Shazamed over 350 million times.

“One Dance” is Drake’s most popular track on the platform with over 17 million Shazams. That track off the Views studio album spent 10 non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2016.

Drake’s musical mentor, Lil Wayne, was the first artist to hit 1 million Shazams in 2009 and the first artist to hit 10 million Shazams in 2011. “Cleanin’ Out My Closet” by Eminem was the first track to reach 1,000 Shazams in September 2002.

Shazam lists “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton as the platform’s Top Hip-Hop/Rap Song. “All of Me” by John Legend leads the Top R&B/Soul totals. “Dance Monkey” by Tones And I is the most Shazamed song with over 41 million searches.

Throughout his career, Drake scored eleven No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Toronto native holds the record for most Hot 100 entries (277), most Top 5 entries (30), most Top 10 entries (59), most Top 20 entries (100), and most Top 40 entries (158).

Rod Wave Scores Second No. 1 Album With ‘Beautiful Mind’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

While a lot of the media attention over the last week has centered around Megan Thee Stallion’s new project, Rod Wave is the artist to actually debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Beautiful Mind by Rod Wave landed in the Billboard 200’s top position this week. Wave’s fourth studio LP brought in 115,000 units in its opening seven days with 157 million streams.

Rod Wave now has two No. 1 albums. 2021’s Soulfly debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 130,000 first-week units. Plus, fourteen songs from Soulfly made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 rankings.

Ghetto Gospel, Rod Wave’s debut album, peaked at #10 in 2019. Five months later, Pray 4 Love opened at #2 on the Billboard 200. The RIAA has certified Wave’s first three albums as Platinum (1 million units).

When it comes to Megan Thee Stallion, the Houston-raised rapper’s Traumazine started at #4 on the latest Billboard 200 chart. The project amassed 63,000 first-week units.

Megan Thee Stallion currently has five career Top 10 entries on the Billboard 200. 2019’s Fever mixtape (#10), 2020’s Suga EP (#7), 2020’s Good News studio LP (#2), and 2021’s Something for Thee Hotties compilation (#5) all made into it the Top 10 region.

This week, Bad Bunny’s 2022 juggernaut Un Verano Sin Ti slipped to #2 behind Rod Wave’s Beautiful Mind. Beyoncé’s former #1 album Renaissance remained at #3. YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s The Last Slimeto rounded out the Top 5 by falling three spots to #5.

‘Black Ink Crew’ Star O’Sh*t Arrested For DUI & Drugs

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

In the public eye, it has been a rough year for certain alumni of VH1’s Black Ink Crew. After the cancellation of Ceaser Emanuel, fellow cast member Richard “O’S###” Duncan apparently added his name to that list of 2022 misfortunes.

TMZ reports law enforcement officers in Georgia arrested O’S### back in July for driving under the influence. Apparently, police initially pulled over the tattoo artist’s vehicle for speeding.

The officers then administered a field sobriety test on O’S###. During a search of his car, the cops supposedly discovered a bag of cocaine in the center cup holder.

Authorities charged O’S### with speeding, DUI, driving with an open container of alcohol, and possession of a controlled substance. He pled not guilty to the charges, according to reports.

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“I need to be honest and transparent with my IG family. I’ve been having a hard time,” wrote O’S### on his Instagram page. “I was diagnosed as bipolar about 2 years ago and it’s been a hard-ass journey navigating the ups and downs of this disease, my sobriety journey, being a new business owner- and just LIFE.”

He added, “Last month I did something really stupid during a manic episode and consequently, got a DUI. I do not condone drinking and driving, drug use, or acting out – mental illness or not. I did something that was so dumb, pointless, and honestly embarrassing.”

O’S### went on to write that he is working on accountability and honesty. He also apologized for letting anyone down with his actions. The reality show star stated, “I openly accept the consequences of my actions and I am actively working with my doctors, therapists, and group to get back on track.”

Notorious B.I.G.’s Daughter Posts Boyfriend’s $1M Bond In NYC Hit-And-Run Case 

By: London JennnCategory: News

T’yanna Wallace posted a $1 million bond Wednesday to secure the release of her boyfriend after he was arrested for a hit-and-run in New York earlier this month that injured three people.  

Tyshawn Baldwin reportedly mowed down three pedestrians, including a mother and toddler, in the incident on August 10. Fox News reports he was allegedly fleeing the cops following a routine traffic stop in Queens when he plowed into a small group of people. He was arrested six days later after turning himself into the authorities.  

Cops hit Baldwin with 17 criminal charges, including first-degree assault, unlawful fleeing from a police officer, endangering the welfare of a child, and reckless endangerment. 

He was held on a $1 million bond, but T’yanna Wallace, who shares an infant daughter with her long-time beau, bailed him out two days later. According to Fox News, court documents reveal Biggie Small’s daughter put up her $1.5 million Brooklyn home as bond using the services of Ira Judelson. 

Baldwin was reportedly initially compliant with officers’ instructions during the traffic stop but sped off when cops realized he was driving with a suspended license. He then hit a mother pushing her 2-year-old daughter in a stroller and a food delivery man. All three suffered injuries and were treated in hospital.  

“I do want to remind everyone he’s presumed innocent and there’s more to this story than the NYPD’s version,” Belkin told Fox News Digital. “My client is a good man, who has never been in trouble before.”  

Baldwin is scheduled to return to court on October 18. If convicted, he could face up to 25 years behind bars.  

Quando Rondo Mourns Death Of Lul Pab Following L.A. Shooting

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Authorities confirmed a shooting in Los Angeles ended with a member of Quando Rondo’s entourage losing his life.

According to reports, shooters opened fire at a gas station in Beverly Grove on Friday. At first, speculation suggested Quando Rondo was the victim, but Lul Pab was later identified as the person killed by the gunfire.

“Quando was present during a shooting yesterday evening which resulted in the untimely death of another young man’s life,” a rep for the rapper told TMZ.

The representative also added, “[Quando Rondo] himself didn’t sustain any injuries during the shooting and is safe. We ask that his privacy is respected at this time.”

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The Still Taking Risks project creator has publicly addressed Lul Pab’s passing. Quando Rondo took to Instagram to express his feelings about Pab’s death.

“My Cuz 😢…,” wrote Quando Rondo in the IG caption of a photo of himself and Lul Pab. The 23-year-old Atlantic recording artist also shared an Instagram Story about his late comrade.

The IG Story included Quando Rondo using 2Pac’s “Life Goes On” as the soundtrack for another photo with Lil Pab. Rondo captioned the Story post, “You hurt my heart cuz.”

As of press time, law enforcement has not arrested anyone in connection to the shooting involving Quando Rondo and Lul Pab. An LAPD spokesperson reportedly confirmed investigators are searching for three suspects.

Dr. Dre Reveals Doctors Thought He Would Die Following Brain Aneurysm Last Year 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Dr. Dre revealed how close he came to death following his brain aneurysm last year, with his family invited to share their last goodbyes with the superstar producer.  

The West Coast legend explained how doctors thought he was going to die during a candid interview on Dolvett Quince’s podcast. He recalled being admitted to Cedars-Sinai hospital in January 2021 during the pandemic.  

“I’m at Cedars-Sinai hospital and they weren’t allowing anybody to come up, meaning visitors or family or anything like that, because of COVID, but they allowed my family to come in,” Dr. Dre shared. “I found out later, they called them up so they could say their last goodbyes because they thought I was out of here.” 

However, Dr. Dre was initially unaware of the gravity of his situation when his family visited. “Nobody told me,” Dr. Dre said. “I had no idea. That was crazy.”  

During his hospitalization, Dr. Dre spent two weeks in ICU, during which time he did not eat.  

“Because of what was going on in my brain, they had to wake me up every hour, on the hour, for two weeks to do these tests,” Dr. Dre said. “Basically, sobriety tests, like touch your nose, rub your heel on your calf, and all that s###.” Watch the clip below.  

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Dr. Dre Warns Black Men to Check On Their Blood Pressure

Just months later in June 2021, Dr. Dre revealed he was “feeling fantastic,” and shared his thoughts on his health scare.  

“It’s a really weird thing. I’ve never had high blood pressure. And I’ve always been a person that has always taken care of my health,” he said.  

“But there’s something that happens for some reason with Black men and high blood pressure, and I never saw that coming. But I’m taking care of myself,” Dr. Dre continued. “And I think every Black man should just check that out and make sure things are OK with the blood pressure. I’m going to move on and, hopefully, live a long and healthy life.”  

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Blueface Claims Chrisean Rock Arrested After Punching Him In the Face: “She Hit Me This Time”

By: London JennnCategory: News

Blueface claims his girlfriend Chrisean Rock was detained by cops after she punched him in the face while at a hosting gig in Arizona. 

He took to Instagram in the early hours of Monday morning (Aug. 21) to call for her release. 

“Free Rock,” he said to the camera. “We ain’t gonna ever make the same mistake twice,” he said before adding, “She hit me this time.”  

When somebody off camera asked if Chrisean Rock was taken to jail, Blueface responded, “Security took her. The police took her. What can I do?”  

He then showed a close-up of his face claiming, “She hit me with a banger,” he said. “I aint even do nothing. She be alright. Free Rock,” he concluded. 

A video posted by Gossip of the City shows part of an altercation between them. It begins with someone in the background asking, “Why Blueface beating Chrisean ass like that?” The clip then shows the couple arguing before Chrisean rocks the rapper with a two-piece to the face. Check out the video below.  

Although Blueface and Chrisean Rock looked happy at footage taken from earlier in the day at the Cookout Dayparty hosting, things went left later during the night.  

Just last week, fans shared their concerns over the couple’s toxic relationship after Blueface posted a video of the aftermath of another fight between the pair. 

Earlier this year, Blueface and Chrisean brawled on the streets of Hollywood, with cops reportedly investigating the incident.  

Coincidently, earlier on Sunday, Zeus Network reality show “Baddies South” showed cops arresting Chrisean Rock on an outstanding warrant.  

Dennis Rodman Plans Russia Trip “This Week” To Seek Release Of Brittney Griner  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Dennis Rodman plans to visit Russa in an effort to seek the release of fellow basketball star Brittney Griner after the WNBA star was ordered to serve nine years in prison on drugs charges earlier this month. 

NBC reports the former NBA player confirmed his plans on Saturday (Aug. 20), telling them he’s due to travel there shortly. 

Dennis Rodman’s Bid To Free Brittney Griner

“I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl,” Rodman told NBC News. “I’m trying to go this week.” 

However, Rodman’s plans come despite the U.S. State Department strongly discouraging Americans from entering Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. According to NBC, a senior Biden administration official said the sports star is likely to do more harm than good.  

“It’s public information that the administration has made a significant offer to the Russians,” the official said. “Anything other than negotiating further through the established channel is likely to complicate and hinder release efforts.” 

Brittney Griner, who played for Russian side Yekaterinburg during the WNBA off-season, was arrested at a Moscow airport on 17 February after cannabis-infused vape cartridges were found in her luggage. Cannabis oil is illegal in Russia, and Griner was convicted of trafficking and possessing drugs. She pled guilty to the offense and received a nine-year prison sentence.  

The U.S. government has been unsuccessful in its attempts to negotiate her release.  

The self-proclaimed “basketball ambassador,” Dennis Rodman, previously acted in the role of an informal diplomat on several occasions. He described Vladimir Putin as “cool,” following a visit to Moscow in 204. It is unknown whether he will meet with Putin on this trip.  

Dennis also enjoys a relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un who he described as “an awesome kid” ahead of a 2017 visit to Pyongyang. “I think that he respects me as far as understanding my views,” he said. 

Artist Vasjan Holds Torch In Massachusetts

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Vasjan is an on-the-rise Hip Hop recording artist from Boston, Massachusetts For the fast-rising star, music has always piqued his interest since he was finding his sound took him further to the next level. Having gained much success from his craft, continued hard work and networking will help the fast-rising star grow his brand tremendously.

Meet Rap Genius Vasjan!

Vasjan is a rapper who has already achieved a lot throughout his career and is showing no sign of slowing down! Like other great producers and musicians in the industry, most notably, Vasjan has reached prominence as an iconic rap artist. Please keep a close look at Vasjan as he is certainly on the rise striving to be one of the most well-known rappers worldwide.

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers To Be Honored At MTV Video Music Awards

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Pop News

Red Hot Chili Peppers will be honored with the Global Icon Award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards later this month.

The “By the Way” rockers – comprised of Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante – will be bestowed with the honor at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on August 28th.

According to MTV, the award “celebrates an artist or band whose unparalleled career and continued impact and influence has maintained a unique level of global success in music and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape.”

The band will also perform at the ceremony, the first time they have done so since 2000, when they were honored with the Video Vanguard Award.

It will mark their fourth VMAs performance following renditions of “Give It Away” and “Warped” in the ’90s and “Californication” in 2000.

The musicians, who have won eight VMAs, scored their 29th nomination – and their first since 2006 – this year. They are nominated in the Best Rock category for the single “Black Summer.”

The 2022 VMAs will be hosted by LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow.

Other performers include Harlow, Lizzo, BLACKPINK, Måneskin, Anitta, J Balvin, Marshmello x Khalid, Panic! At The Disco, and Kane Brown.

The show’s other honorary prize – the Video Vanguard Award – will be given to Nicki Minaj.

Owen Wilson “Scolded” By Marvel Executives For Leaking “Loki” Details

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Pop News

Owen Wilson revealed he’s been “scolded” for leaking plot details from the “Loki” TV show.

The actor spoke to ComicBook for an interview about returning as Mobius in the upcoming second season of Disney+ series “Loki.”

When asked for plot hints, Owen responded: “I do think that, you know, we’ll see what happens with this one… I immediately get kind of self-conscious because (Marvel are) so kind of uptight.”

Quizzed on whether he’d ever been “scolded” by the studio for answering those questions, Owen replied: “Yes… Yeah, multiple times.”

Owen, 53, previously admitted that he received a warning for revealing that Mobius has a mustache.

“When I let it slip that I’m wearing a mustache (as) Agent Mobius, I got an ominous text saying ‘Strike One’,” he told Esquire. “I don’t know who that was from.”

“We looked into it and we think it might have been (Marvel Studios boss) Kevin Feige using a burner phone or something. But that was never confirmed.”

Elsewhere in his ComicBook interview, Owen shared that filming is currently underway for “Loki” Season 2 in London with Tom Hiddleston back as the title character.

S.C. Artist GuttaWitDaSack Delivers New Project “Mill Ticket”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Music News

South Carolina Artist GuttaWitDaSack delivers his latest project “Mill Ticket”. With years into the rap game and a growing discography, GuttaWitDaSack is here to show you why South Carolina needs a bigger rap spotlight. Clocking in under 30 minutes, “Mill Ticket” gives satisfaction while still leaving fans yearning for more.

Growing up in “Killumbia”, South Carolina, life wasn’t the easiest for GuttaWitDaSack. Still born with a hustler’s mindset, Gutta made the best out of his situation through his talents in rap music. He took all the pain gained from surviving the streets and fueled it into his records, where GuttaWitDaSack’s personality takes up a life of its own.

On his latest project “Mill Ticket”, GuttaWitDaSack shows his hit-making ability at its highest form without compromising his authenticity. Songs like “Loyalty Ova Love” and “Vacuum Seal” shine a light on the rapper’s songwriting ability, as well as the quality of music coming from South Carolina.
Listen to “Mill Ticket” by GuttaWitDaSack and keep an eye out for new music from the South Carolina rapper.

Jamie Foxx Says Cancel Culture Preventing Release Of Controversial Movie “All-Star Weekend”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Jamie Foxx has blamed cancel culture for the indefinite shelving of his movie “All-Star Weekend.”

The Oscar-winning actor co-wrote and directed the sports comedy-drama in 2016 and played Malik, a basketball-obsessed truck driver.

“All-Star Weekend,” which also starred Jeremy Piven, Jessica Szohr, Eva Longoria, Robert Downey Jr., Ken Jeong, Gerard Butler, and Benicio del Toro, was originally meant to be released in February 2018 but has faced numerous delays.

Reflecting on the project in an interview for CinemaBlend, Jamie Foxx pointed to the “tough” time comedians have faced of late as the reason why the film hasn’t hit cinemas.

“It’s been tough with the lay of the land when it comes to comedy,” the 54-year-old said. “We’re trying to break open the sensitive corners where people go back to laughing again… We hope to keep them laughing and run them right into All-Star Weekend because we were definitely going for it.”

In addition to the lead role, Foxx reportedly also played two other characters in “All-Star Weekend” – a “white, racist cop” and Cleveland A. Smith, the fictional brother of TV personality Stephen A. Smith.

Meanwhile, Robert Downey Jr. made an appearance as a “Mexican man.”

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The “Iron Man” actor previously courted controversy by playing a white Australian actor who dons blackface as part of his method acting for the role of an African-American man in 2008’s “Tropic Thunder.”

And during an appearance on “Get Some with Gary Owen” in May, Piven said he would be surprised if “All-Star Weekend” ever gets a release date.

“It’s one of those things where Foxx is probably the most talented guy I’ve ever been around, known, heard of. He’s the funniest guy in the room. He can sing. There’s nothing Foxx can’t do,” he shared. “I had the time of my life… Foxx is really hard on himself. He’s one of these dudes, you know, he wants it to be perfect, so he’s been holding onto this thing for five years. It’s going to be a period drama by the time they put it out.”

Jamie Foxx is currently promoting his new Netflix vampire movie, “Day Shift.”

T.I. Confirms He Punched A Member Of The Chainsmokers For Kissing Him

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

T.I. has admitted that he punched The Chainsmokers star Drew Taggart.

After the electronic DJ duo, also made up of Alex Pall, revealed the rapper swung at one of them after being kissed without his permission,
T.I. confirmed the story.

While onstage together, Drew kissed the rapper on the cheek, which resulted in the punch.

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In a TikTok video, Drew explained the onstage incident, which prompted T.I. to respond with a TikTok of his own.

“There’s really not much more to the story than you’ve already heard,” the 41-year-old began. “I think the most important thing to take away is afterwards, we had a drink, we took a shot, you dig? You know what I’m saying? And we moved on.

“You know, everybody left the party, had a good time. Like I said, love The Chainsmokers – not to get no sugar, though.”

In his video, Drew shared his version of events.

“T.I. just literally punched me in the face. We were in a vibe and I was, like, I gave him a kiss on the cheek,” he recalled. “It was totally my fault.
“He was like, ‘Don’t do that,’ and I was like, ‘OK.’ And he pushed me off and I was like, ‘All right, my bad.'”

Drew summarized in his video: “He punched me in the face and I was like, ‘OK, I’m sorry.’ And he was like, ‘All right, cool. We’re good.’ It was the weirdest interaction ever.”

Emilia Clarke Receives Apology From Nasty TV Exec Who Called Her A “Short” “Dumpy” Girl

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Pop News

An Australian TV executive has apologized to Emilia Clarke for describing her as a “short, dumpy girl.”

Editors at C##### reported that Foxtel chief executive Patrick Delany made the comment about the British actress at the Sydney premiere of “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of Dragon” earlier this week.

According to the outlet, Delany recalled his initial reaction to watching the hit HBO show, in which Clarke played Daenerys Targaryen, to the crowd, and stated, “I was like, ‘What’s this show with the short, dumpy girl walking into the fire?'”

The comment fell flat, with one attendee noting that there was a “bit of a gasp” in the audience.

A representative for Foxtel issued an apology to Clarke on Delany’s behalf.

“Mr Delany’s welcome remarks at the ‘House of the Dragon’ premiere were intended to be self-deprecating and light-hearted,” they said. “The aim was to convey that for him, ‘Game of Thrones’ had been something very different for television in 2011 and that Emilia Clarke went from relatively unknown to one of the most recognized and most-loved actors in television and film. On behalf of Mr. Delany, the Foxtel Group apologizes if his remarks were misunderstood and caused any offense.”

Emilia Clarke, 35, has not yet responded to the controversy.

“House of the Dragon,” based on portions of George R.R. Martin’s 2018 novel “Fire & Blood,” is set to premiere on August 21st.

Demi Lovato Revealed She Had Survivors Guilt After Mac Miller’s Sudden Death

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Demi Lovato struggled with “survivor’s guilt” in the wake of Mac Miller’s death.

The “Skyscraper” singer relapsed after six years of sobriety in June 2018, and the following month, she was rushed to the hospital due to an opioid overdose. Lovato is now sober.

Reflecting on her experiences in a new interview for Apple Music 1’s “The Zane Lowe Show,” the star revealed that the song Dead Friends on her eighth studio album Holy F### is about the emotional toll of losing pals to drug abuse.

“I’ve made friends of all ages. I’ve lost friends that were around my age, and those hurt so deeply because we’ve been in the trenches together,” she said. “I had a lot of survivor’s guilt after my overdose because… right after that, Mac Miller died, and it just put everything into perspective for me of, ‘That could have been you, that almost was you, and how are you going to live your life now?’ And it affected me a lot.”

Mac Miller battled addiction and substance abuse. The rapper died from an accidental drug overdose at 26 in September 2018.

Elsewhere in the chat, Lovato noted that she has a lot of issues with teenagers being signed to major record labels.

“In your teens, people who aren’t in the spotlight are still trying to figure themselves out. They’re going to parties. They’re making mistakes,” the 29-year-old continued. “And it’s like, if you’re a 15-year-old and you’re making mistakes, it’s magnified. I don’t know. If I were to have kids and they came to me and said, ‘Mom, I want to be in the industry,’ I would have to say, ‘Please wait until you’re 18.'”

Holy F### was released yesterday (August 19th).

Rock Group Blink-182 Considers Reuniting Now That Band Feud Is Over

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Pop News

Mark Hoppus is open to all possibilities when it comes to the future of Blink-182 after rekindling his friendship with former bandmate Tom DeLonge.

The band’s bassist and singer spoke to People about reconnecting with Tom, who quit the rock group in 2015. He was replaced by Alkaline Trio singer-guitarist Matt Skiba.

Mark revealed that Tom and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker visited him ahead of a round of “brutal” chemotherapy. Mark was battling stage 4 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma until he was declared cancer-free in September 2021.

“It was the first time that all three of us were in the same room in, like, five years,” Mark shared. “It’s actually better than it used to be. There was no agenda. There were no lingering grudges. It felt very back to what it should be: three friends sitting in a room.”

Saying their friendship is “in a really great place,” Mark indirectly addressed rumors that Tom would rejoin the band.

“I keep writing music, and I’m open to whatever the next phase of Blink is,” he said. “I’m hopeful for the future. I’m just damn glad to be here.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Mark gushed over Travis’ Italian wedding to Kourtney Kardashian in May this year.

“I was glad to be there, not only for them, but selfishly for myself… I was glad to have a chance to celebrate my own s###,” the 50-year-old stated.

UPDATE: Quando Rondo Avoids Death In Los Angeles; Affiliates Lul Pab And Fendi Killed

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Rapper Quando Rondo was targeted in a shooting yesterday (August 19th) in Los Angeles across from the Beverly Center, which left one of his associates dead.

The Savannah, Georgia, rapper was traveling in a Cadillac Escalade around 5:30 P.M yesterday. 

When they stopped to get gas, a team of three hitmen in a white vehicle rolled up on the SUV and began firing at least 15 rounds at the rapper and his entourage.

Quando Ronda and his associates attempted to flee, but an associate of the rapper named Lul Pab was hit and mortally wounded. The rapper and his friends rushed Lul Pab to a local hospital but eventually succumbed to his wounds. 

Police are still looking for the three men who pulled off the brazen, broad daylight murder.

“We don’t see any kind of argument or anything go on beforehand, so clearly, these men came here with a mission in mind,” Lieutenant John Radtke of the LAPD told Fox News Channel 11.  

On August 18th, another affiliate of Quando Rondo was shot and killed on the streets of Savannah.

Phoenix Odom, AKA Fendi, was shot Thursday morning. The 22-year-old died from a single gunshot wound on West 38th Street.

Last week, reports surfaced that Quando Rondo had been rushed to an area hospital, where he was fighting for his life.

However, those reports turned out to be false when the 23-year-old rapper and protege of NBA YoungBoy took to social media to dispel the rumors.

Quando Rondo has been in a long-running feud with Chicago rappers like Lil Durk and 600Breezy, due to his involvement in the murder of King Von.

King Von was killed during a brawl outside of an Atlanta area hookah bar in November of 2020 by an affiliate of Quando Rondo named Timothy “Lul Tim” Leek.

Since then, Quando Rondo and his crew have been involved in several altercations, including a wild shootout at a convenience store in Blackshear, Georgia.

Meanwhile, Quando Rondo’s Twitter account is flooded with messages after a cryptic post that seemed to anticipate his shooting.

“Once it happen I ain’t gone be mad cuz I already been prepared for it really really !” Quando Rondo tweeted on August 16th.

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Drake Loses $240,000 On Aldo/Dvalishvili UFC Fight

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

The Ultimate Fight Club hosted another event this weekend, and you know what that means, Drake put up the money, hoping to bank big.

Well, he did… with a serious bet on one of the night’s choice fighters.

This time, the Champagne Papi bet a whopping $240,000 on mixed martial arts fighter Jose Aldo, banking on him besting Merab Dvalishvili at the Saturday, Aug. 20 UFC 278 contest on ESPN+- streamed pay-per-view (PPV) card from inside Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

UFC announced the substantial wager on Twitter, revealing this one will increase the wealth of the “What’s Next” chart-topper by half a million.

The league captioned the post, “@Drake’s bet is in for #UFC278”

The best was made through the Stake app.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, the entertainment mogul entered into a partnership with the brand, earlier in 2022. Since locking in, he has been flipping the online sports gambling game crazy.

According to MMA Mania, Drake didn’t bet on the headlining welterweight rematch between reigning champion Kamaru Usman against Leon Edwards, Drake put money on the bantamweight bout.

For good reason, Aldo has been considered by many the greatest featherweight in the sport history.

In addition to feeling good about is betting record, the Toronto native seems unstoppable, he is also flexing after making Billboard history again earlier this week.

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A post on is Instagram stated, “Drake becomes the first artist in history to earn 100 Top 20 hits on Billboard Hot 100 and breaks the all-time record for most top 5 hits among all artist in Hot 100 history, surpassing The Beatles (30).

He used that opportunity to point his fans back to Stake, encouraging them to get bitcoin so they can bet too.

Since gambling is illegal in most of the United States, the only way people can participate is in the cryptocurrency world.