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The Lox: The Champs Are Still Here, But Evolving Past Verzuz

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Exclusives

The Lox have managed to survive so many iterations of Hip-Hop, at this point blessed is the only want to describe their careers. However, just getting by is not the Hip-Hop way. The great poet Maya Angelou famously said, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.” At the Rock The Bells festival, the group showed off their massive championship rings to an audience of over 13,000 pure fans of the culture.

Sheek Louch, Styles P and Jadakiss are now their own entity, a force to be reckoned with on many fronts. On this particular day, the whole crew is supporting Style’s Juices For Life, a business and health effort that has the rapper helping underserved communities in New York city urban areas. Jada is serving up drinks, nearly losing his icy “LOX” ring. He even joked about it until it turned up.

That’s the Yonkers-bred group though. Part blue-collar everymen, part platinum kings but all aspirational: living testaments to the possibilities that lie within perseverance, prayer and passion. The trio love the culture and it shows. AHH’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and DJ Boy Wonda of WonWorld Studios caught up and talked about everything from LL Cool J’s impact to Hip-Hop turning 50 to their iconic Verzuz a year later to Hip-Hop staying in shape. Even DJ Technician is present to tell – in his own humble way – his contributions to the group.

AllHipHop: AllHipHop in the building, we got The Lox. Yo, first of all, I got to talk to y’all about the Verzuz. One year later and it was an international celebration.

Sheek: It was?

AllHipHop: It was, it was. And I stress no disrespect to Dipset or none of that, but it was a celebration of y’all, and y’all’s comradery and all y’all did. Do y’all have any thoughts on it a year later?

Sheek Touch: I think it went fast. I didn’t even know it was a year later. That’s wild. So that’s why you catch me off guard about my thoughts on it, because damn, already?

AllHipHop: What about you Kiss?

Jadakiss: Man, I’m a little bit done with Verzuz.

AllHipHop: You, you did two.

Sheek: He did five of them.

Jadakiss: Yeah. But that’s why, I love the love of it, but lets get onto the next thing. Yeah, it was, it was iconic. We definitely appreciate the iconic Hip-Hop moment.

AllHipHop: It’s a holiday now though, for real, for real.

Jadakiss: And we appreciate that acknowledgement, let’s keep Hip-Hop alive in all types of ways and keep it vibrant and keep the culture moving forward.

AllHipHop: Now we’re here at Rock the Bells, this whole food court has Hip-Hop-owned food businesses. It’s crazy.

Styles P: Shout out to Bun B, like I was saying earlier, I was telling Bun, this one is different. I, for me personally, I don’t remember if I was at the first Rock the Bells or not. But I’m pretty sure for me, this is the most important Rock the Bells since the beginning of it because as you said, usually we throw these events. There are these festivals, but we ain’t making the money on the food and drink side. Bun decided to make sure he reached out to us. Nas, Goes, E-40, Mia and it’s just been a beautiful event. I’m pretty sure Sweet Chick sold out, we are about to sell out. People are selling out. I think it’s really dope. I feel this one is all the way around hip-hop. Because even the people handling your food and your drink it’s hip-hop. I think it was super dope. I want to shout out Bun for making sure he put it together. Shout that definitely for throwing Rock the Bells, man, it’s just pretty awesome.

AllHipHop: Now real quick. Tech, let’s make something happen, man. I’m not trying to stay stuck on Verzuz, but we got to talk about it. When I put my post up, my celebration post, it was the joint where you said what’s on this shirt: “let’s make something happen.” I have to ask you how you feel being that fourth man on the sneak attack. And again, I’m not trying to cause no drama, but I’m just saying.

DJ Technician: Yeah, it was a great feeling, but I couldn’t have done it without them.

AllHipHop: Don’t be humble now.

DJ Technician: I’m not! If I ain’t have them to play s### for.

AllHipHop: Your timing was impeccable bro, like a sniper.

DJ Technician: That’s all Mr. Malaro taught me in the sixth grade about timing.

AllHipHop: Right.

DJ Technician: But I had my finger on the trigger. I was ready for anything.

AllHipHop: Yeah.

Sheek Touch: Yo, Tech don’t give us no clothes. He doesn’t give us no shirts or nothing.

Styles P: But nah, Tech is, besides us, when we speak about Tech. Like I was telling my homie the other day, he don’t just The Lox. We’re a great group, but he DJs for a lot of the greats. A lot of the greats have called Tech, to handle the 1’s and 2’s for them when you’re on that stage. And I think that’s a testament for who he is to be able to rock with the locks. The god Rakim, Ghost-N-Rae, Camp Lo and many others. That’s the testament to how dope on [the turntables]. So, we love him to mother f##### death.

AllHipHop: All the Tech – tech-nology. Hip-Hop’s turning 50 next year. We’re celebrating, we working into the celebration of it all. How do y’all feel about the culture now that it’s becoming a little more older, a little more mature.

Styles P: It’s not older. I’m 47. If Hip-Hop is 50, how is it really old? You know what I mean? I think any other genre you would call 50 an infant. Any other music? We’re not going to start calling it old and Hip-Hop. We’re going to control a narrative on that, man. You know, Hip-Hop is still brand new, dog.

AllHipHop: You know, Kiss. I saw you on a post where you were asking for new talent, what kind of talent are you looking for?

Jadakiss: That’s just really a plug to help some people that can’t really reach me, promote their music and help them out like that. That’s as far as that goes, but we just want to make new music, keep the culture vibrant. You know what I mean? Keep creating and put us up there where we are supposed to be. Hip-Hop is one of only genres that they break into sections East Coast, West Coast, down South. Good music is good music. Let’s not categorize it. And let’s go for another 50 years of Hip-Hop.

AllHipHop: Now. Crazy enough, AllHipHop turns 25 next year. Yeah, thanks man. Appreciate that. It’s crazy. I was doing, did a cover story with y’all about almost 20 years ago for The Source Magazines. It’s been a minute, but I want to ask y’all if y’all have any thoughts on AllHipHop, what we kind of brought to the table a little bit?

Jadakiss: I appreciate what you do for the culture. What y’all have done the way, not to put none of the other sites under the bus or none of that, but y’all keep it a clean slate and just deliver Hip-Hop, current events, and what’s going on in the state of Hip-Hop and things of that nature. You don’t, you don’t shine when somebody’s down. You don’t use that as you know, still power points. Yeah. You do it for the culture. Y’all one of the originators that started out one of the first sites that started and salute the 25 years. Let’s go for 25 more.

Sheek: Absolutely. No. I’m with you, bro. Y’all ain’t bend over yet, man. Y’all kept a solid from day one. Right?

AllHipHop: Rock the Bells. This, this whole festival is kind of crazy. Y’all have any LL thinking about the god, the GOAT. How do y’all feel about the festival in general?

Styles: I think it’s amazing. It was crazy as ‘Kiss was just saying, as they was going on the stage, I was walking, seeing uncle and he was… see them juices move too right out there.

Sheek: It just kind of make you think where Hip-Hop is going and for us to all salute big up each other, make each other proud and push each other to be better in other arenas besides MCing. I think that’s super dope. Like he said, Uncle L, let Bun put this together and here we have a food court. Trill mills food court, all our stuff.

AllHipHop: Y’all in serious shape. Y’all, y’all doing your thing. Health and hip-hop is important. You’ve all stressed it. Talk about that a little bit and just in terms of staying in shape, staying fit.

Styles: Louch was the first one, we get the credit. We do the juice and I’m louder. And I got a big mouth and I do but Louch, he’ll hit you like 7:30 in the morning like “What up? It’s a nice day (to workout). Get your mouths in. There’s never a picture with him being out of shape.

I think the motivation comes from all, all of us, right? Giving the f### about each other, giving a f### about our families, our situations, and just trying to be better. And we real MCs. We put, we give a f### about the raps. So we stand on point doing what we do.

AllHipHop: Every time I see Sheek, I want to lift weights.

Sheek: I told you already you doing it, man. I say it. I get it. I get it. Trust me. I get it.

AllHipHop: All right, man. Last question, last question. New album? What are we doing right now? Like we need a new one, man. I’m still listening to y’all old stuff like it’s brand new. Y’all, what y’all doing?

Jadakiss: We are creating. We are in there cooking up right now as we speak and we just stick to what we do. We don’t put ourselves in a bubble, but we working.

AllHipHop: All right. I will send it to y’all. I’ll send to y’all now. Seriously, man. I appreciate y’all love man. Salute. 

The Game Opted Not To Pay NBA Youngboy’s Fee 

By: illseedCategory: Rumors

The Game is having a tough time right now.

His new album Drillmatic is a very good album, but the sales are not in alignment with the sales. Apparently, they had to make some tough decisions as they were choosing people for the work of art, that could serve as a double album.

Anyway, I am hearing some news, which is coming straight from his manager. Wack100 said that they did not want to spend the $150k for an NBA Youngboy verse. He said those amazing bars would cost about $150,000. I find this to be amazing, because I do not know a single bar from that young man. The Game is a well-known lyricist with the ability to bar it up with just about anybody.

Why wouldn’t they just pay NBA? The answer is simple – it didn’t make financial sense to do so. According to Wack, they expenses they put into all that would put them in the red. No pun intended.

The crazy thing is that they recorded the song, but it did not make it to the album. If you want to hear it, it is below. Also, you want more? You can hear Wack100 tell it all too.

Is Verzuz Over?

By: illseedCategory: Rumors

Verzuz as a brand started out in the middle of the pandemic, where everybody was in the house staring at various screens. It was an amazing evolution, fast and furious. When it was strictly on the phones and people were in the safe haven of their homes, it was very different than what it turned into.

After a while we began to get live performances, Verzuz expanded beyond Instagram into other platforms like Apple. And then, it was sold to Triller. Timbaland and Swizz Beatz were the owners of the brand and apparently made a pretty penny from the sale. $28 Million! However, all was not well in paradise. Recently, headlines show that the two producing monsters sued the brand that purchase Verzuz And demanded their cheddar cheese from them.

In a recent interview with The Lox, Jadakiss, the dude that’s dominant in the brand of Verzuz battling, said he was about over with the versus situation. He didn’t say it in a malicious way, but he has done so many, climaxing with the battle against Dipset. Last but not least, is a recent battle between Jermaine Dupri and Sean Combs, a.k.a. Diddy.

This one is more interesting, because Ciroc liquor was a major sponsor when there were various battles. And now that the brand of Triller is leaning a bit, we are now seeing these two Titans of hip-hop culture go edit song for song. But they don’t seem to want to do it with Verzuz. I would imagine, they can apply the sponsorship dollars directly to their effort in Atlanta and make it a huge party in a bit. Those guys have major hits between the two of them and they spanned across so many different musical artists.

And, we have to really look at Verzuz a couple years for what it was. The world has changed dramatically since we saw people like Jill Scott and Erykah Badu sitting at home playing songs. I think it’s going to be important for Verzuz to show a new way of doing entertainment/business that helps them reestablish their foothold.

What do you guys think? I know one thing, they better get it together fast. Styles P is already calling for a boycott if Timbaland and Swizz “leave.” They still pretend that it is a partially Black owned entity, because a lot of the participants in the original Verzuz are apparent partial owners of Triller. But are they? I don’t know! I am not here to judge anyone involved, but we have to do the right thing for the culture.

By the way, they are saying this ain’t about Verzuz at all – just money.

Dwyane Wade Seeks To Officially Change Child’s Name And Gender

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

NBA All-Star and father of four Dwyane Wade has moved forward with changing his transgender daughter’s name and gender in the state of California.

According to court documents obtained by The Blast, the baller has filed for his 15-year-old daughter, who was born male, to be legally identified as a girl and her name be officially Zaya.

Dwyane Wade noted he “has full authority” to decide on behalf of the “petitioning minor” and stated the change was so that Zaya could finally “conform with [her] gender identity.”

Per her parents’ custody agreement, Zaya’s mom, Siohvaughn Funches, does not have to grant permission to Wade for the change.

The petition reads, “Pursuant to the terms of the Final Custody Judgment, (Wade) has full authority to make decisions on behalf of the petitioning minor, and he is not required to receive consent from Ms. Funches-Wade. As a courtesy, Ms. Funches-Wade has received notice of this petition.”

As reported by AllHipHop.com, Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union have supported their daughter’s decision for years, publicly sharing their choice to stand by the young person on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

“We are proud parents of a child in the LGBTQ+ community and we’re proud allies as well,” he said to the comedian. “We take our roles and responsibilities as parents very seriously.”

Wade continued, “So when our child comes home with a question when our child comes home with an issue when our child comes home with anything, it’s our job as parents to listen to that to give them the best information that we can, the best feedback that we can, and that doesn’t change now.”

The child also asked to be referred to with feminine pronouns (she/her) and said to her parents, “I would love for you guys to call me Zaya.

Diddy Challenges Jermaine Dupri To A Hit-For-Hit Event In ATL

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Sean “Diddy” Combs’s Bad Boy Entertainment and Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def Recordings were two of the most successful labels to emerge in the 1990s. Could the public see the two legends on stage together in the near future?

After sparking an online conversation about the state of modern-day R&B, Diddy hopped on Instagram Live with several prominent artists to discuss the topic. For example, the Revolt founder spoke to Jermaine Dupri during an IG session.

The discussion between Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jermaine Dupri included Combs suggesting the legendary record executives take part in a hit-for-hit showcase. Producer/songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox was also on the call.

“JD, if you want that smoke, you can get that smoke anytime,” Diddy told Jermaine Dupri during the IG Live exchange. Dupri quickly responded, “Hey, relax, relax, relax.”

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz popularized the live hit-for-hit event. However, the two Hip Hop superproducers recently filed a lawsuit against the Triller streaming service over alleged unpaid payments.

“Since we ain’t f###### around with Verzuz no more because they’re f###### around with our boys, we don’t need to be going against each other,” said Diddy. “Let’s come together and do that Bad Boy/So So Def in Atlanta. It ain’t no Verzuz, it’s just hit for hit.”

Former Bad Boy artist Styles P called for a boycott of Verzuz following the confirmation of Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s legal fight with Triller. The Lox member stated, “Hip Hop people shouldn’t f### with [Verzuz] if Swizz and Tim [aren’t] involved. I sure wouldn’t. I wouldn’t watch it at all.”

Diddy’s “The R&B Conversation Pt 2” Instagram Live broadcast also featured appearances by R&B performers Summer Walker and Tory Lanez. The first edition saw Timbaland, Mary J. Blige, Tank, and Kehlani conversing with Diddy about the genre.

Roddy Ricch Responds To Lil Uzi Vert Roasting His Boots

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

It looks like two Atlantic Records-signed rappers got into a back-and-forth exchange on social media. Lil Uzi Vert’s recent post caused Roddy Ricch to fire back at the Philadelphia native.

“Wtfffff 😂😂😂😂. Who is this? I only saw the boots. I hope this is just a normal person. BIG ASS BOOTS,” wrote Lil Uzi Vert on their Instagram Story in reaction to a photo of Ricch’s outfit.

Apparently, Roddy Ricch got wind of Lil Uzi Vert’s comments. “The Box” hitmaker took to his own Instagram Story to offer a response to the joke about his boots.

“[You just] mad these size 8s was [in] ya b#### get over it,” posted Roddy Ricch. He also reportedly shared a video of a man lipsyncing the lyrics, “Why you mad I f##### your b####?” The clip’s caption read, “You get it now? @liluzivert.”

Lil Uzi Vert is currently dating JT of the City Girls rap group. She recently expressed her love for the Eternal Atake album creator around the time of their 27th birthday. It is not clear if Roddy Ricch was referring to JT in his IG posts.

The image of Roddy Ricch’s boots came from a still shot of DJ Khaled’s forthcoming music video featuring the Compton-raised rapper. Atlanta’s 21 Savage and Chicago’s Lil Durk also appeared in the picture.

Roddy Ricch released his own Live Life Fast studio LP in 2021. The project debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Lil Uzi Vert dropped the Red & White EP in July of this year. 2020’s Pluto x Baby Pluto with Future is Uzi’s most recent full-length project.

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Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” To Challenge For No. 1 Debut

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Nicki Minaj returned this year with “Super Freaky Girl.” The track has already broken Spotify records, and it appears to be in contention to open at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Music industry forecasters project Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” is competing with songs such as “Break My Soul” by Beyoncé, “As It Was” by Harry Styles, and “About Damn Time” by Lizzo for next week’s top spot.

“Super Freaky Girl” got a sales boost when Nicki Minaj released the “Roman Remix” version of the song. Minaj currently has the Top 4 songs on the iTunes chart with the clean, explicit, and remixed editions of her latest single.

If “Super Freaky Girl” does open in the #1 position of the Hot 100 chart, Nicki Minaj would become the first solo female rapper this century to achieve that feat. Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” debuted at #1 in 1998.

Minaj currently has two Number Ones in her discography. The leader of the Barbz scored her first Hot 100 chart-topper in 2020 as a featured guest on Doja Cat’s “Say So (Remix).”

That same year, Nicki Minaj’s “Trollz” with 6ix9ine controversially debuted at #1 on the weekly rankings. “Trollz” also recorded the largest drop for a No. 1 debut in the history of the Hot 100 chart.

Nicki Minaj already holds the record for most Hot 100 entries of all time by a female rapper (123). If she adds another Number One to her catalog, Minaj will only trail Cardi B (5) as the female rapper who has risen to the top of the Hot 100 most often.

Offset Drops Music Video For “5 4 3 2 1” Solo Single

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

For months, many fans have speculated if Migos are no more. Questions about the status of Offset, Takeoff, and Quavo as a group remain unanswered.

The rumors of a Migos breakup went into high gear after the National Battle Of The Bands only promoted Takeoff and Quavo as the Migos for an upcoming performance.

In addition, Takeoff and Quavo released “Us Vs Them” featuring Gucci Mane as a duo in July. Offset has now released his own solo record titled “5 4 3 2 1.”

The official visuals for “5 4 3 2 1” arrived today (August 19) as well. The Baby Keem-produced track is Offset’s first new solo song and music video in three years.

Offset reportedly began working on a new full-length body of work. The Atlanta area native previously presented the Gold-certified Father of 4 studio album in 2019.

Father of 4 featured Quavo, J. Cole, Cardi B, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Big Rube, Gunna, CeeLo Green, and Gucci Mane. Since 2019, Offset appeared on songs by other artists such as Don Toliver, YBN Nahmir, Lil Tjay, DaBaby, and Shenseea.

Migos released Culture III in June 2021. The third album in the Culture series debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart with 130,000 first-week units. That LP hosts the “Need It” and “Straightenin” singles.

North West Begs Kim Kardashian To Stop Filming & Delete Video Of Her Singing 

By: London JennnCategory: News

North West and her mother, Kim Kardashian, often appear together in fun videos posted on their joint TikTok account, Kim and North. 

However, the nine-year-old does not appear too happy in the latest video her mother uploaded to Instagram, begging her mother to stop recording her. The reality TV mogul took to her IG account on Thursday (Aug. 18) to post a clip of her daughter singing in the car.  

The video shows Kim Kardashian, complete with a cat ears filter, singing along to Bruno Mars’ “Versace.” She laughs while attempting to film North West and Kourtney Kardashian’s daughter Penelope, 10, sitting in the backseat.  

At one point during the clip, Kardashian tells the pair: “Sing it, girls!” However, North was feeling camera shy and repeatedly tried to duck out of the camera’s view before yelling, “Stop Mom!” She added, “Please delete that!”  

Nonetheless, Kim continued to film, despite her daughter’s obvious embarrassment. North West may have found the video cute after the fact and given her agreement to share the clip; Her mother uploaded the video captioned simply with a microphone emoji. Watch the video below.  

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Kim Kardashian & Ye Clash Over North West’s Social Media

Kim Kardashian has previously clashed with North West’s father, Kanye, over her social media presence. In February, he took to Instagram to complain about his eldest daughter being on TikTok without his consent. “SINCE THIS IS MY FIRST DIVORCE,” he penned in the caption of a photo of North. “I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO ABOUT MY DAUGHTER BEING PUT ON TIK TOK AGAINST MY WILL?” 

Then, a month later he accused Kim Kardashian of “antagonizing me with this TikTok thing,” amid concerns over one of North West’s videos. “‘I’m not allowing my daughter to be used by TikTok, to be used by Disney.’ I have a say so.” 

In response, Kim stated, “Divorce is difficult enough on our children.” She called out Ye for his “obsession with trying to control and manipulate our situation so negatively and publicly,” during their separation. “I have wanted nothing but a healthy and supportive co-parenting relationship,” she added. “Because it is what is best for our children.”  

Fat Joe Announces One-Man Theater Show Telling His Life-Story Featuring Dave Chappelle Intro 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Renowned Hip-Hop storyteller Fat Joe is taking his oratory skills to a new theatre production based on his life, coming this fall. 

The project is co-produced by Roc Nation and Magic Lemonade with Netflix original “Beats” director Chris Robinson at the helm. The Bronx native’s good friend Dave Chappelle will kick off the show with a special introduction. The production will also feature interviews from some of his closest collaborators.  

Fat Joe revealed to TMZ that he’s “not holding back” in the theatrical production and will keep it real with the audience.  

“The world will be getting Fat Joe at his most authentic, vulnerable, and comedic self on that stage,” he continued. “I’ve always taken pride in my storytelling, but we’re about to take it to the next level. I’m grateful to Dave Chappelle, Roc Nation and Magic Lemonade for their support in sharing my story and helping make this one-man show the biggest event ever.” 

Fat Joe Headed To Starz

While he did not give an exact date for his one-man show, his upcoming memoir, “The Book Of Jose” is also due in the fall (Nov. 15). The book will also provide the basis for a forthcoming television show based on his life. During an episode of Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast, Fat Joe revealed the show is slated to air on Starz.  

“Eventually, every Sunday, after you watch BMF and Power, you’re gonna see The Fat Joe Show on Starz network,” he revealed. It was a lot of channels trying to get this sh*t. Puff (Sean “Diddy” Combs) is my partner and we chose there because that’s prime time every Sunday.” 

The news of Fat Joe’s new stage show came on his birthday. The Terror Squad leader took to Instagram to share an inspirational message to commemorate the special occasion.  

 “August 19th A King was born,” Fat Joe began before paying tribute to his Puerto Rican Afro Cuban heritage. Read his post in full below.  

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Fans Concerned Over Blueface & Chrisean Rock’s Toxic Relationship After “Rampage” Video 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Blueface and Chrisean Rock’s relationship has come under scrutiny again, after the rapper posted another disturbing video of the couple. The footage has social media users expressing concern over their toxic pairing. 

The internet chatter comes after Blueface shared a video, seemingly the aftermath of a fight between him and Chrisean, to his Instagram Stories. The video – that he later deleted – shows his reaction to the Baddies South star rushing off with his phone.  

“She tried to run,” the “Thotiana” rapper said in the now viral clip. “Don’t show my bald spot,” Chrisean Rock tells Blueface as he shows the camera a large patch of missing hair. “Why do you want to show people what you did to me?” she asked. “I didn’t do this to you. You tried to run,” came the reply.  

“You aint want me to see what was in your phone,” Chrisean yelled repeatedly, before telling Blueface to “show that f###### bathroom door that you broke down.” Blueface responds, “You wanna see the rampage?” before Chrisean leads him off towards the destruction.  

“She tried to get my phone and run to the bathroom. Knocked this motherfuckerker off the hinges,” Blueface said proudly, while directing the camera towards the door, broken in half on the ground.  

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The user who uploaded the video clearly found humour in the toxic situation, adding several laughing emojis. However, many who viewed the footage expressed concerns over their relationship, with many concerned for Chrisean.  

Chrisean Rock Reacts To Concerns Over Blueface

However, Chrisean says there’s nothing to worry about. “Girl stop believing the internet,” she replied to a tweet. “n yes I’ll die for him s### ain’t even like what y’all think.”

It isn’t the first time Twitter users have shared worries for Chrisean after viewing incidents of violence between the couple. Check out some of the reactions below. 

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R. Kelly’s Former Goddaughter Testifies She Is Teen On Infamous Sex Tape 

By: London JennnCategory: News

R. Kelly’s alleged victim testified in Chicago on Thursday (Aug. 18) after refusing to cooperate with the sex tape investigations back in the late 1990s.  

The 37-year-old woman identified only as “Jane,” gave a harrowing account of alleged abuse and grooming at the hands of the disgraced singer. She claimed she had sex with R. Kelly “innumerable times,” beginning at 15 years old when he took her virginity. She told the Chicago federal court she first met R. Kelly when she was an aspiring singer aged 12 or 13. They bonded over a mutual love of music and basketball.  

Throughout her testimony, she recalled numerous encounters of alleged sexual abuse including those that R. Kelly recorded. Among them, is the notorious sex tape that was the focus of his 2008 trial. 

When asked, more than four hours into her testimony, why she is finally speaking out after two decades, Jane had to pause before answering. “I became exhausted with living with his lies,” she explained, as per Chicago Tribune. Jane told the jury she denied having a sexual relationship when Chicago police began investigating in 2000 because he told her it would ruin him if it ever became public. “That was something I would take to my grave,” she said, adding that Kelly told her she “did a good job answering their questions.” 

Jane Describes Alleged R. Kelly Sex Tape Encounters

Jane testified that the sexual contact began when she was aged just 14. She described the alleged assaults R. Kelly recorded in several videos which are expected to be played for the jury later in the trial. She claimed one shows her having oral sex with R. Kelly. He gives her champagne and instructs her to refer to her genitalia as 14 years old. She claims he also urinates on her during the recording.  

In another tape she claims R. Kelly hands her money for assaulting her in the basement of his home. She said he did this because “he wanted it to appear as if I was a prostitute,” if the tape ever surfaced.  

Prosecutors asked Jane to identify herself in two photographs of her taken she was around 13 years old to illustrate how young she looked at the time of the alleged sexual assaults.  

Jane testified she first had intercourse with R. Kelly when she was 15. She remembers the exact age “Because that’s when I lost my virginity.” After the first assault, they had sex “innumerable times,” at several locations including while he was on tour, in buses, and at hotels. She alleged R. Kelly told her to recruit other teenage girls to have sex with.  

“I was afraid to expose Robert.”

Jane claims Kelly coached her before he testified before a Cook County grand jury in April 2002. She stated he repeatedly told her “How strong and stern I had to be in denying our relationship and the sex tape.” 

Jane said she denied any sexual relationship with Kelly, “Because I was afraid to expose Robert.” She added, “I also did not want that person to be me. I was ashamed.” 

Kelly is charged with the sexual abuse of five minors, creating multiple videos with four of them in the late 90s. Other charges include producing and receiving child pornography, and enticing minors to engage in criminal sexual activity. He is also facing obstruction charges.  

Two of the other alleged minor victims are also expected to testify against R. Kelly later in the trial. 

R. Kelly is currently serving 30 years in prison after being convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges at a Brooklyn federal trial in September. 

Nicki Minaj, LL Cool J & Jack Harlow To Host 2022 MTV VMAs

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Nicki Minaj will be busy at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

MTV has enlisted Nicki Minaj to co-host the show alongside LL Cool J and Jack Harlow. She’s also receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and performing at the event.

Nicki Minaj, LL Cool and Jack Harlow are being billed as MCs instead of hosts. MTV claims the trio won’t be “traditional” hosts.

“The three ‘MCs’ will announce the show’s star-studded lineup of performers, presenters and winners, taking a more innovative and unique approach to the traditional ‘host’ gig seen in previous years,” MTV says.

Earlier this month, MTV announced Nicki Minaj as the recipient of the Video Vanguard Award. MTV hasn’t given the award to an artist since 2019.

Past Video Vanguard Award winners include Nicki Minaj’s co-host LL Cool J, Missy Elliott, Kanye West and the Beastie Boys. LL Cool J became the first rapper to receive the award in 1997.

The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards are scheduled to air live from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on August 28. The show will be simulcast on BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, CW, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land and VH1.

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Nappy Roots Rapper Scales Shot After Being Robbed & Kidnapped

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Nappy Roots member Scales was hospitalized after getting shot in the Atlanta area on Wednesday (August 17).

Two men robbed Scales and a customer at gunpoint outside the Atlantucky Brewery, which is owned by Nappy Roots. Police said the customer was able to flee, but Scales was kidnapped and forced to drive to his home in Hapeville, Georgia.

Once they arrived in Hapeville, Scales attempted to escape. He was shot in the leg by one of the suspects, who fled the scene.

Scales was taken to a local hospital. Nappy Roots shared an update on his condition via social media on Thursday (August 18).

“We are blessed to say that he is stable and in good spirits after suffering a leg injury,” Nappy Roots announced. “Luckily, none of our dedicated patrons of Atlantucky were at the scene or harmed during the robbery.”

They added, “We are so thankful our brother is safe and on the road to recovery. We would appreciate some privacy as we are trusting the Atlanta Police Dept. in the ongoing investigation. Scales also mentioned he is looking forward to getting back to work both on music and brewery.”

A few hours later, Nappy Roots posted a second update featuring a picture of Scales in the hospital. The group reiterated he’s in good spirits and thanked fans for their support.

Young Thug Denied Bond Again; Witness In Protective Custody

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Young Thug will remain in jail as he awaits trial in the YSL racketeering case.

According to multiple reports, a judge denied bond to Young Thug at a hearing on Thursday (August 18). It was the third time the 31-year-old rapper has been denied bond since his arrest in May.

Prosecutors also revealed one of their cooperating witnesses had to be placed in protective custody. Concerns about the witness’ safety emerged after a discovery document leaked online.

“We found a lot of information concerning one of our witnesses on basically a (celebrity news) outlet,” Fulton County prosecutor Don Geary said.

Prosecutors asked Judge Ural Glanville to restrict the disclosure of evidence due to the leak. The judge already issued a temporary order to Young Thug and his YSL co-defendants’ attorneys, telling them to not share witness contact information with their clients.

Attorney Kristen Novay, who represents YSL’s Gunna, raised doubts about the alleged danger for witnesses. Novay wanted prosecutors to provide proof of the threats.

“We want to know what specific threats there are,” Novay said. “There have been many allegations that there are threats to witnesses, and to date we have received no discovery, not a single shred of evidence from a witness who was actually threatened.”

Young Thug, Gunna and their fellow YSL members are scheduled to face trial in January 2023. They are accused of violating Georgia’s RICO Act, among other charges.

EXCLUSIVE: Tekashi 6ix9ine To Pay Thousands Of Dollars To Robbery Victims

By: Justin IveyCategory: Exclusives

A judge determined how much Tekashi 6ix9ine must pay to two robbery victims, who won a default judgment against the controversial rapper.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jennifer E. Willis recommended Seketha Wonzer and Kevin Dozier each receive at least $30,000 in damages. Wonzer and Dozier sued 6ix9ine for his involvement in a 2018 robbery perpetrated by Nine Trey Gangster Bloods members.

“This Court respectfully recommends the following: Wonzer is awarded $15,000 in compensatory damages without leave to amend for her Medicare lien and $15,000 in punitive damages; and Dozier is awarded $30,000 in compensatory damages without leave to amend for his Medicaid lien, $30,000 in punitive damages, and $7,500 in treble damages under RICO,” Judge Willis wrote.

Wonzer and Dozier were seeking more money in damages, citing mental health issues and injuries. But Judge Willis found a lack of evidence to award a bigger sum. She also noted 6ix9ine’s role in the robbery wasn’t as significant as the plaintiffs claimed.

“[6ix9ine] pled guilty to committing the robbery, which both Plaintiffs allege caused them mental harm and Dozier alleges also caused economic harm,” Judge Willis wrote. “Robbing Plaintiffs certainly evinced an indifference or reckless disregard to Plaintiffs’ health and safety and resulted from more than a mere accident. However, the robbery was an isolated incident as to Plaintiffs in which Defendant was not physically involved.”

The judge continued, “There is also no evidence in the record to support Plaintiffs’ claim that ‘Defendant caused Plaintiffs to be violently robbed at gunpoint by dangerous gang members.’ Defendant was outside the building where the robbery took place in a car videotaping the incident. The record does not indicate Defendant uploaded the video of the robbery to social media, and there is no evidence Defendant took the items seized during the robbery for himself.”

6ix9ine and the plaintiffs have 14 days to file objections to the judge’s recommendation. Wonzer and Dozier get 30 days to file a motion for attorneys’ fees once the order for damages is entered.

Rapper T.I. Donates 200 Moolah Tablets To Morris Brown Students.

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

As students prepare to return to school, some may need a little more assistance than others. 

That’s where rapper T.I. steps in, sharing his generosity with a cluster of HBCU students looking to start the academic year off on the right foot.

The “Grand Hustle” chart-topper and Atlanta native gave away 200 Moolah tablets to students at Morris Brown College, the first class to enter the school since it has been accredited. 

T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, partnered with Moolah Wireless to give free tablets and 12 months of data service to Morris Brown students as a way to celebrate the restoration of the institution.

Morris Brown, a valued institution in the Atlanta University Center consortium, was founded in 1881 but had been struggling to maintain accreditation for two decades. 

It was riddled with a recent history of financial scandal and mismanagement, resulting in the school losing access to its utilities and a student body of under 60 people.

But now, it is revived and ready to achieve its most incredible legacy yet. Morris Brown College President Dr. Kevin James stated about the gift, “Technology is everything.”

“Some of our young people have what they need, and some of them don’t,” he continued. “So, we wanted to be able to offer them an opportunity to have the technology they’re going to need to be successful.”

Reports say students wrapped around the building waiting to receive a semester must-have. They received a little more, according to CBS 46. 

Some took souvenir pictures, and others were blessed with words of wisdom, something the “expeditiously” podcaster is always willing to share.

T.I. said, “What we hope that we do is motivate the students to take their education seriously. Let them know that there are people like us who are here to celebrate them and assist them on their journey so they can get through their lives a little more effortlessly. Struggle may come, but when you work hard, help will come too.”

The charity did not stop there but extended to people in the community. 

As a community stakeholder, Moolah Wireless is now offering free tablets to anyone eligible for the program that caters to veterans, senior citizens, Section 8 residents, and others.

To learn more about eligibility to receive Moolah Tablets, visit https://moolahwireless.com/tablets/.

To learn more about Morris Brown College, visit morrisbrown.edu.

Juice WRLD’s Mom Has Bought The Most Expensive House In Burr Ridge, IL

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Juice WRLD’s mother has purchased an $8.3 million estate in Burr Ridge, Illinois.

According to Crain’s Chicago Business, Carmela Wallace not only bought a house, but also the vacant land next door to the residence.

The purchase set the record as the most expensive property ever to be purchased in the history of the small town

The properties are located on Lee Court.

The house, the report states, was sold for $6.9 million and the adjacent land went for $1.4 million.

Construction on the 17,100 square foot home was completed in 2016. The finished product includes six bedrooms and 6 ½ bathrooms.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, Juice WRLD transitioned in 2019 after having a seizure related to a drug overdose. He was only 21 years old at the time of his death, leaving his fans with a catalog of music detailing his struggles with narcotics.

After his death, his mother started businesses to keep his legacy going, including starting the Homewood Brewing Company with her business partner Robert Lauderdale.

“I’m from Homewood. Homewood is special to me,” Juice WRLD’s mom said. “(The brewery is) my way to pay tribute to (my son) as well. I was so happy to have the opportunity to come back to Homewood and serve the community.”

AllHipHop also reported earlier this year that Juice WRLD dropped a new song, called “Go Hard 2.0.”

According to reports, Juice WRLD left behind an estate worth almost $4 million at the time of his passing.

His third, posthumous album Legends Never Die was released in July of 2020 and debuted at # 1 on the Billboard 200.

Kanye West Blasts Critics Of His Gap ‘Trash Bag’ Display … Says It Reminds Him Of Stores In The DR Where People Shop From Bins

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: Uncategorized

Everyone has been talking about the Yeezy Gap “Trash Bag” display with some calling the concept “basura.”

The rapper’s critics specifically believe Ye is mocking the homeless population with the campaign while claiming he is insensitive.

Now Kanye, who can credit his $6 billion net worth to his deal with the retail brand, is upset at the backlash.

In an interview from the Times Square Gap location, he said on FOX News, “I’m an innovator, and I’m not here to sit up and apologize for my ideas. That’s exactly what the media tries to do: make us apologize for any idea that doesn’t fall under exactly the way they want us to think.”

He also corrected people who called the display “trash bags,” saying they were large construction bags.

Ye addressed the idea people thought he was mocking the unsheltered saying, “I’m up here literally working on homeless shelters. There’s documentation of it where the city came and tore down my creations while I was doing it.”

West said, “So no one can tell me I’m insensitive when that stuff that I think about every single day and actually have put my mind and innovation to.”

“The whole point of why I came to The Gap was to make egalitarian clothing,” West said. “I remember times being in the [Dominican Republic], going to a store and seeing clothes in bins and just seeing people be happy to have a moment of discovery, to think like children.”

“This is not a joke, this is not a game, this is not just a celebrity collaboration … this is my life,” he continued. “I’m fighting for a position to be able to change clothing and bring the best design to the people.”

Video Release Shows Rapper Stitches Apparently Inebriated After Cocaine Bust

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Rapper Stitches was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 3rd and police released bodycam showing the ordeal, shedding light on what happened leading up to the 27-year-old’s detainment.

Apparently, Stitches, whose real name is Phillip Katsabanis, was intoxicated and was arrested by the Bay Harbor Islands Police on charges of felony cocaine possession and misdemeanor discharge of a firearm.

In the video, Stitches is telling the officers he was the one that called them after the thought he saw four people in his place that should not have been there.

“I don’t have a problem with nobody, bro,” Stitches said.

“It’s expensive equipment, you know. So I prepared my head expecting that because it’s happened to other studios,” the rapper, who seemed to be drunk, said. “And the ones that I actually (unintelligible) because we didn’t have our kids today, so I wanted to watch movies or whatever. Just bought a house yesterday.”

“What is it, you bought a house yesterday?” the officer answers.

The “I Need Rehab” artist responded, “Yeah, Naples bro.”

“Honestly really scared because, bro, I’m outnumbered,” Stitches continued. “There’s no fight, you know. I don’t have problems with nobody, officer.”

The cop on the bodycam says, “I don’t have any indication or anything. Luckily, it looks like nobody got hurt. You guys are okay, you know.”

Stitches then asks if he was permitted to defend his own business, and the officer told him, “Of course, your business, your home, yourself.”

But nothing was found … except the cocaine, the drug which seems to always be in his songs and the reason why he was taken into custody.

Stitches has since been released from jail.