Month: March 2021

Ice Cube certainly deserves praise for his many contributions to hip-hop, from his legendary discography to his role in shaping gangsta rap as we know it. But that’s not everything Cube has brought to the table. Lately, the rapper has been focused on seeing his Contract With Black America come to fruition, having already garnered serious interest from both former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden.

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With a meeting with the President’s team still in the works, Ice Cube has taken to Instagram to share an update about the CWBA. “We added 2 new sections to the Contract With Black America,” he announces, encouraging his followers to have a look. “Check it out at cwba.us.” The two additional sections include the “Sports Industry Economic Development Plan – CWBA Sports Initiative,” as well as “Additional Concerns Regarding Black Women.” 

The former is described as follows by the website’s official write-up: “This CWBA Sports Initiative is offered to address the systemic racism prevalent in much of the sports industry, particularly as it relates to economics, leadership, participation, and wages.” Full details about what the section aims to include can be seen on the website.

As for the Additional Concerns Regarding Black Women section, the official description focuses on protection and recognition for a crucial demographic. “Today, Black American women live in the ‘afterlife’ of chattel slavery, and thus, continue to face unique challenges derived from the enslavement and subjugation of their ancestors,” reads the official CWBA website. Further explanation about this new section can be explored in full right here. 

Be sure to show Ice Cube some appreciation for keeping the Contract With Black America moving, and one has to wonder if we will see its implementation at any point in the years to come. Stay tuned for further developments on this story. 

CyHi The Prynce has been having a tough year, having recently been on the receiving end of an alarming drive-by shooting. Luckily, he was largely unharmed, though clearly shaken by the incident. Now, CyHi has returned to Instagram with a more uplifting post, albeit one that doesn’t quite answer the questions his fans have been wondering of late. Mainly, what’s to come of his follow-up to 2017’s No Dope On Sundays. 

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“Since my journey started in music, I have always been considered one of the best rappers in the world but a lot of times where I’m from (Atlanta, GA) or who I have been signed to in the past hinders me from getting the opportunity I deserve!!!” begins CyHi, in a lengthy update on his current musical situation. “I don’t complain or throw my partners under the bus, I just try to work through it but now that I’m a “FREE AGENT” I feel like I’m at this crossroads: “do I still even want to do this?” due to the lack of support I get from the people around me.”

“Since my recent incident, I have had time to reflect,” he admits. “I contemplated retiring from rap and just being a songwriter, but the overwhelming support from the fans makes me feel that people still would like to hear my music so I’m writing this letter to the Music Industry: if you’re interested in one of the best hip-hop/rap musicians in the world, please feel free to reach out via DM – thanks and luv. FYI: I have 3 albums ready to go with features from Travis Scott, Kanye West, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Lizzo, Pink Sweats, Mozzy, Jack Harlow, Ty Dolla, Cordae and more.” 

He also provides a simpler variation of his message, chalking it up with a succinct and effective sales pitch. “I am sitting on one of the greatest albums ever recorded in rap/music history and I’m looking for a label to partner with to help me put it out the proper way!” he writes. From the sound of some of the features he’s got lined up, including several of his former G.O.O.D Music partners, prospective labels would be wise to, at the very least, consider CyHi’s offer. Especially if his project has the added benefit of being “one of the greatest albums ever recorded in rap/music history.” 

Check out his message below. 

Though he has since enjoyed a long and storied career in the rap game, many fans tend to forget that KXNG Crooked originally began his career as a Death Row signee; we actually spoke about his time working on Suge Knight’s label right here, an era that Crook clearly looks back on with fondness. Yet despite his appreciation for the legendary label, KXNG Crooked wasn’t always on board with their vision for his career trajectory. In fact, he recently spoke to Math Hoffa about an unfortunate request he received while repping Tha Row.

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“I was on the radio, live with Ja Rule, Irv Gotti, and Ja played that joint “Loose Change” that he had dissing Eminem,” reflects Crook, around the fifty-two minute mark. “He said uh some real crazy stuff about Em’s daughter and all that. He premiered it on the radio, and you know, it was lit, he was at it. And the host was like, ‘Yeah, so Crooked, you’re up next. You’re about to send some shots to Dre and Em, you got something for them?’ And I was like, ‘Nah, that’s not my beef. I just got over here, you know. I’m trying to make great music. I’m trying to bring that back to the W. That’s my focus. Yo, Dre is the greatest producer ever. Sounds like Em got bars and all that’.”

As fate would have it, Crook’s decision to remain neutral would ultimately place him in high regard in the Shady/Aftermath camp. “I went to Fat Beats, got The Chronic 2001 instrumental vinyl, and my phone rang,” continues Crook. “That was Dre. I was off Death Row at the time, and he was like, ‘Yo, I heard you that night when you was on the radio. Me and Em was listening. And he was like, ‘Yo, you never took a shot. Every time they try to get you to shoot at me, you never did’. And he said, ‘I respect the fuck out of that. So, you know, you want to get down, holla at me.”

“I truly believe that that night is one of the reasons why I was able to have a Death Row past and still be able to go over there to Shady and have a future, and it’s all good,” explains Crook. “It would have been easy for me to say, ‘Hell yeah, f*ck them ni**as, let’s go’. That was easy. But I was like, ‘Nah, I’m not gonna do that’. And that’s just what was on my heart.”

Now, KXNG Crooked is currently sitting on an unreleased duet with Dr. Dre, a banger that many are speculating will be included on the Good Doctor’s forthcoming album. Check out KXNG Crooked’s conversation with Math Hoffa on My Expert Opinion below. 

Everybody wants to party with Bobby Shmurda following his release from prison after a six-year sentence. The New York rapper was released about a week ago (week ago) and he’s been turning up ever since, popping up at club appearances and making the most of his freedom. 

With all the hubbub surrounding NBA All-Star Weekend in Atlanta, rappers have been flocking at the chance to host parties and make a quick bag on a public appearance. So far, there are confirmed parties being held with appearances from Gucci Mane, Pooh Shiesty, 2 Chainz, Future, Tory Lanez, and more. Now that Bobby Shmurda is free, you can count him in on the upcoming fun this weekend, announcing two parties with 50 Cent and Meek Mill.

Everything starts off on Friday, March 5 when Bobby teams up with 50 Cent to deliver a can’t-miss event at Compound. Everything is wide open in Atlanta, so you can expect this to be a packed event. If you’re still being careful about the pandemic, you’ll want to consider skipping the parties altogether. “Ayee Friday Me and BiG Bro @50cent outside y’all better show Love,” wrote the GS9 representative on Instagram.

He posted another party flier, confirming his appearance at The Dome the following night with Meek Mill. In his comments, people are wondering why he’d get together with Meek after all of the L’s the rapper has taken recently. “N***as only gon go for Bobby,” said the top commenter.

NBA All-Star Weekend is in just a few days. Check out all the information about Bobby’s plans above.

Wack 100 has never been one to shy away from a conflict, often taking to social media to voice his displeasure. And while he generally reserves his vitriolic rants for Instagram, yesterday night found Wack raining fire and fury upon L.A. rapper K-Deuce in a Clubhouse chat room. As reported by HipHopDX, Wack joined a room moderated by K-Deuce, only to find himself muted and unable to communicate. Upon finally being granted the chance to speak, Wack unleashed his temper. 

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“Don’t play me like I’m some bitch, n*gga,” he warns, clearly agitated by the lack of speaking time. “You seen me! I raised my hand times and you cut the muthafucka off. You the only moderator, n*gga! And I’m telling you when I beat you, you’re going to bed n*gga! That will teach you to respect real n*ggas. Be ready. Matter of fact, where you are though dawg?” K Deuce attempts to calm Wack down, insisting that he meant no ill will and simply didn’t see Wack’s attempt to communicate. Unfortunately for him, Game’s manager was having none of it. 

“I’m out here now!” threatens Wack. Fuck all that you hoe ass n-gga. Where you at since you said anyway? I’m out here now Blood, I’ll pull up on you n*gga. It’s no problem. I’m with the full-fledged bullshit wherever I go.  Fuck the respect you bitch ass n*gga! Nah, fuck that. Where you at since you talkin’ gang? Bring Blood to the table! I swear to god, I will beat the fuck out of you, n*gga. Don’t play with me like that no more, n*gga. I’m gonna leave it like that. You got a problem with me, say that n*gga.”

K Deuce maintains that he simply didn’t see Wack, but that didn’t stop Wack from threatening an inevitable beatdown in response. “Either we can meet and we can go head-up or we can wait until we run into each other,” he threatens. “However you want it, n*gga. I’m with all that. Weird ass n*gga. N*gga know what he did and had the nerve to come to the room. He knows what he did. Bitch ass n*gga, now he wanna act like he ain’t got no problems.”

Check out Wack’s enraged response to K Deuce’s perceived Clubhouse snub below. Based on how effectively he handled a pair of racists in a parking lot, perhaps K Deuce should do his best to squash this one before their paths actually cross. 

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Ever since we were first introduced to Action Bronson, the chef-turned-rapper has struggled with his weight. The New York native recently took it upon himself to make some important changes with his health in mind, documenting his decision to lose over a hundred pounds. In less than a year, Bronson has lost 130 pounds, sharing videos and photos of his intense workouts and new positive habits.

As you can imagine, Bronson’s choice to lose so much weight wasn’t an easy one. He’s been honest about his love for food, and he put off his weight loss for years before it finally clicked that he needed to get his health under control during the pandemic. Now, he’s writing about his journey with self-acceptance, food addiction, and more in his recently-announced new book, titled F*ck It, I’ll Start Tomorrow.

It’s a phrase that many of us tell ourselves when we’re starting something new– especially if that something is a diet. The rapper says that, while writing this book, he initially was uninspired and was only completing it to green-light another cookbook from his publisher, but that he found a spark midway through.

“IM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A BOOK THATS BEEN IN THE WORKS FOR TWO YEARS AND I HATED EVERY MINUTE AND SECOND OF MAKING IT,” said Action Bronson on Instagram. “WHEN I WOULD READ BACK SOME OF THE STUFF I WOULD THROW UP IN MY MOUTH I WOULD GET HIGH AS POSSIBLE ORDER 17 DIFFERENT THINGS AND JUST TALK SH*T AND THEN TRY TO PIECE A BOOK TOGETHER IN THE END. THE REASON I DID THE BOOK IN THE FIRST PLACE WAS JUST SO I COULD PARLAY ANOTHER COOKBOOK SO I WAS GONNA JUST MAIL THIS ONE IN AND GET ON WITH IT. WHAT I DIDN’T REALIZE WAS THAT THIS WAS THE CATALYST THAT MADE ME LOOK WITHIN MYSEF AND TAKE SOME SERIOUS ACTIONS TO FIX THE YEARS OF DAMAGE SELF INFLICTED. HAD NO GOOD INTENTIONS WHILE MAKING THIS BOOK BUT SOMEHOW BECAME THIS BEACON OF HOPE UNINTENTIONAL BUT MEANT TO BE.”

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According to the pre-order link, the book deals with Bronson’s weight issues, his journey to self-acceptance, and more. “This isn’t a road map to attaining a so-called perfect body,” explains the book’s synopsis.  “Instead, Bronson will share his journey to find confidence, keep the negative vibes at bay, stay sane, chill out, and not look in the mirror hoping to see anyone but yourself.”

F*ck It, I’ll Start Tomorrow will be released on April 20, 2021. Pre-order it here.