A man shot during a Lil Baby music video shoot in Atlanta is suing several companies involved in the production, seeking over $600,000 in damages for alleged negligence. Kevin Mares was working on the music video for the Grammy-winning rapper when two unidentified individuals opened fire near the set on May 14, 2024 Mares was hit in the neck during the incident, which occurred at a shopping plaza on Verbena Street in Atlanta. The lawsuit claims Shotclock, LLC, the production company overseeing the shoot, and Quality Control Music, LLC, Lil Baby’s management company, failed to provide adequate security. .It also…
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Taraji P. Henson is now setting her sights on projects that push her boundaries as an actress. At a point in her career where she can be selective, Henson, 54, has focused on choosing roles that challenge her, steering clear of characters she feels she’s already mastered. She told U.S. Glamour, “I’ve played so many characters that now I get sent scripts and I think, ‘I’ve done this already.’ I need something that makes me uncomfortable or scared because that means it’s something I’m going to have to overcome.” For Henson, fear has become a measuring stick for growth. “If…
Cardi B is calling for peace as she seeks to mend her relationship with rapper Offset for the sake of their children. This is following turbulent weeks when the two exchange sharp words across social media. The Grammy Award-winning artist addressed the situation during a conversation on X Spaces, stressing that her primary goal is a conflict-free co-parenting relationship. “I don’t want to have beef with anybody that I love,” Cardi said during the discussion. “All the divorce things that happen, I want peace and I want friendship. I just want, like, a healthy co-parenting relationship.” Cardi filed for divorce…
Mariah Carey, known to many as the voice behind iconic pop ballads, is considering reviving an entirely different side of her musical persona. The singer revealed she’s open to releasing Someone’s Ugly Daughter, a grunge album she recorded under the alias “Chick” nearly three decades ago. The project, punctuated by alternative rock influences, was conceived in parallel with her 1995 Daydream album but largely kept under wraps due to concerns from label executives about how it might affect her mainstream image. During her appearance on the Las Culturistas podcast, Carey addressed fan inquiries about the long-lost album. “I know, right?”…
Metro Boomin called 21 Savage his pickiest collaborator in a conversation with fellow producer Timbaland for Rolling Stone. Metro mentioned how he and 21 Savage butt heads when Timbaland inquired about asking artists to redo their vocals. “Me and [21] Savage get into that sometimes,” Metro said. “It’s the same thing you said with you and Missy [Elliott]: He’s the pickiest artist I’ve ever worked with, with the beats. I’ll play this man 35 or 40 beats before he wants to get in the booth. And it can be draining: He’ll go, ‘Next one, next one, next one, next one.’…
LL Cool J wants Lil Wayne and the world to know: Let Kendrick Lamar enjoy his moment. The Hip-Hop icon addressed the controversy swirling around Lil Wayne being passed over for Super Bowl LIX’s halftime show in New Orleans during an honest discussion with host Fat Joe on the latest episode of Fat Joe Talks. LL Cool J clarified that while Lil Wayne is a top-tier talent, timing matters. “Lil Wayne is one of the most talented dudes on the planet. Period. He’s one of our great artists,” LL said, emphasizing the rapper’s influence. “He’ll have his day. Let Kendrick…
Dave Chappelle inducted A Tribe Called Quest into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (October 19) at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. After commending Tribe on 1991’s album Low End Theory, Chappelle looked back on March 22, 2016, the night Phife Dawg passed away. He recalled he had tickets to a Prince concert but immediately ditched his plans to head to The Apollo for an impromptu memorial. Along with Phife’s fellow Tribe members, several of their fellow Native Tongues headed to Q-Tip’s house, where they listened to old songs, watched old movies and did their best…
A$AP Rocky says he’s carrying forward “crazy” lessons from his father on breaking societal norms as he navigates fatherhood with his partner, Rihanna. Looking back at the impact of his upbringing, the Harlem rapper opened up about how his father, Adrian Mayers, and older brother, Ricky, influenced his outlook on life and success, ultimately teaching him to reject rigid boundaries. “I don’t know if you call ‘the rules’ the law, but they broke the law a bunch of times,” the rapper said in an interview with W Magazine. The emphasis on personal freedom and self-reliance became key cornerstones of his…
Timbaland believes Metro Boomin produced a classic for the Migos that’s close to, if not on the same level, as one of the anthems he once produced for Missy Elliott. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, legendary producer Timbaland spoke with Metro Boomin about multiple topics, such as the creative process and the difference between creating hit songs and crafting timeless classics. Timbaland took the opportunity to praise Metro’s work on the Migos’ hit, “Bad & Boujee,” calling it a classic. He used the song to support his theory emphasizing the distinction between a song that simply tops the…
Lizzo has spoken out about being “canceled” after fans turned on her following several accusations. The 36-year-old singer and actress went from body-positive pin-up to public pariah in 2023 when former backing dancers accused her of abuse. Reflecting on her complex and changing relationship with the public, the “Truth Hurts” star said during a panel discussion with Forbes. “I’ve been canceled for everything at this point. “Only God can cancel me now. I think that I talk about the things that are important to me, and I talk about the things that I can bring a difference to, and I…