Chuck D has no problem sharing his opinions about Hip-Hop culture. For instance, the Public Enemy frontman had a message for unnamed rappers on Monday (June 3). “If you over 40 and spitting meaningless dark energy in RAP you have to really think about what matters in the Hip-Hop foundation that birthed your chance at it,” Chuck D tweeted. Around 30 minutes later, the 63-year-old MC also posted, “I didn’t say cease and desist. I said T H I N K… A over 40 mind should have a better ability to KNOW self and surroundings better. The ‘green’ days is…
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Patrick Beverley and Rashad McCants are betting $1 million for a rap battle between Aye Verb and Rone. Beverley has so much faith in his podcast co-host Rone’s battle rapping ability that he offered the whopping sum to anybody who could beat him. Thankfully, the retired NBA veteran has friends with deep pockets willing to place high stakes bets and instantly found a challenger. Pat Bev appeared on the latest episode of Gilbert Arenas’ podcast, where the discussion turned to Rone. “I’ll put a $1 million behind anybody that wanna freestyle him,” Beverly offered. “Right now.” Without skipping a beat,…
Kash Doll is hitting back at critics shading her for hosting her baby shower at a Louis Vuitton store. On Monday (June 3), the Detroit-bred rapper/actress, due to give birth any day now, posted footage of her baby shower on Instagram. After hosting her first child’s baby shower at The Detroit Pistons’ practice facility, Kash continued the trend of unique celebrations. “O nothing just had my baby girl baby shower in Louis Vuitton,” Kash Doll captioned her post. “When i say i walked away filled with joy. i just can’t believe my life sometimes.” View this post on Instagram A…
Drake’s new “Wah Gwan Delilah” collab had fans wondering if they were listening to an AI-generated song as the Toronto megastar hopped on the remix of Snowd4y’s “Hey There Delilah” parody. Late on Monday night (June 3), a highly autotuned version of the Plain White T’s song dripping with Toronto slang appeared on SoundCloud. However, fans were unsure whether the Drake feature was really him or yet another AI impersonation of the OVO honcho. Wah gwan delilah aint it… drake p##### me off fr fr. I hope thats AI. pic.twitter.com/SkSG3hSRgQ— 💯NattyL0ngLegz🇭🇹💯 (@BavBoyKaj) June 4, 2024 “Wah gwan, Delilah? Know I’m…
Donald Trump marked his TikTok debut at a UFC event in Newark, New Jersey, amid the buzz of over 20,000 fans. The former President, now calling himself “President Donald Trump” on his profile, shared his first post from UFC 302, capturing his entrance at the high-profile event. The video, captioned “@realdonaldtrump Launching my TikTok at @ufc” with the tag “original sound – President Donald J Trump,” quickly amassed staggering engagement: more than 50 million views, over 109,000 comments, and 2.8 million likes. @realdonaldtrump Launching my TikTok at @UFC 302. ♬ original sound – President Donald J Trump Trump’s venture onto…
2 Live Crew member Brother Marquis has died. Fellow member Uncle Luke confirmed his passing in an Instagram post on Monday (June 3). He simultaneously revealed 2 Live Crew—which consisted of Luke, Marquis, Fresh Kid Ice and Mr. Mixx—was still fighting to get its catalog back. “My Condolence goes out to the Family of Brother Marquis and so many of his Fans from around the World after learning his passing,” he wrote. “We took on so many fights for the culture made Great music together something I would never forget .We had recently got back together to take on another…
Travis Scott continues to break records in 2024 following his latest touring accomplishment. As of Monday (June 3), Scott’s Circus Maximus tour has become the highest-grossing live rap show circuit of the year. The feat alone now allows Scott to stand amongst the top ten highest-grossing touring artists, alongside giants like U2, Madonna and Depeche Mode. To be exact, the Grammy-nominated rapper’s 44-date North American Circus Maximus tour grossed an impressive $95.7 million while attracting a whopping 686,000 attendees. The tour also broke multiple merchandise sale records across various states and also saw Scott make history as the first rapper…
Henry Dickerson and Ali Nervis, the founders and owners of Straw & Wool Hat Company, a Black-owned hat brand based in Phoenix, Arizona, that gained national recognition during ESPN’s Champion Black Businesses initiative, are celebrating the grand opening of their new store in Los Angeles, California.The company has seen remarkable growth over the past year due to its commitment to craftsmanship, community engagement, and celebrating Black culture, solidifying its status as the fastest-growing national brand. Owners Henry Dickerson and Ali Nervis have worked diligently to make Straw & Wool the go-to for classic style with an updated twist and now…
Shelby County Judge Jennifer Mitchell rescheduled the trial for two defendants in the Young Dolph murder case on Monday (June 3). According to multiple reports, Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith will stand trial on September 23. Johnson and Smith’s trial was previously scheduled to begin on Monday. Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed a joint motion seeking a delay on May 14. Both sides needed more time to litigate a technical issue requiring expert testimony. The court granted the motion. The trial for Justin Johnson – who is charged in connection with the deadly shooting of Young Dolph – is reset…
Sukihana rose to prominence as a cast member of the Love & Hip Hop: Miami reality show. At one point, the Delaware-born entertainer complained about supposedly selling her soul for success in the music business. “I won’t be doing this music stuff anymore. I started this because this was my dream,” Sukihana stated in a 2019 social media video. “And I wanted to make sure I could get me and my kids outta the hood.” Suki also said, “I had signed a contract, and I didn’t know nothing about the business or this game out here. Just right now, I…