Month: June 2021

Dave Portnoy is one of the largest voices in sports media as he is the founder and owner of Barstool Sports. The Barstool empire has grown quite a bit over the last decade and while many hate Portnoy for his antics, there is no denying that he is a big name in the sports world. Portnoy is most active on Twitter, where he can be seen interacting with fans and also clapping back on his haters.

On Friday, after telling a hater “Let me drop my nuts on your head,” Portnoy was suspended from Twitter and it sparked outrage amongst Barstool fans. “#FreePortnoy” began to trend on Twitter and for a few hours, there seemed to be nothing but radio silence. Eventually, however, Twitter rescinded the suspension and Portnoy made his presence felt as he tweeted “I’m Back.”

While speaking to Fox News, Portnoy said “The will of the people will be heard” and in the end, he was correct. Portnoy has gotten in hot water for his comments in the past, although a Twitter suspension seemed to be quite harsh considering he was just engaging in some trolling.

Regardless, Portnoy is back on Twitter now, much to the delight of Barstool fans everywhere. Whether or not he will be able to keep his nose clean, is another story.

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Spinning Gold film, a biopic centered around the life of famed record producer Neil Bogart, has been in development for quite some time now. For those who don’t know much about Bogart, he is often credited with discovering musical acts such as Kiss, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and many more. 

It has certainly been a lengthy development process. News of Spinning Gold was announced as early as 2011, but as of June 2021, the movie remains in development. That’s not to say there haven’t been updates, however. The latest casting news was released on Friday, June 18, per Deadline. It was previously reported that Samuel L. Jackson was slated to play the late funk icon, George Clinton. However, for unknown reasons, Clinton will now be played by Wiz Khalifa, in what’s looking like his biggest role to date.

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Khalifa is just one of many actors and musicians on the cast of Spinning Gold. Jeremy Jordan is set to play Bogart, while Jay Pharoah, Michelle Monaghan, Jason Isaacs, Jason Derulo, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dan Fogler, Chris Redd, Peyton List, Pink Sweat$, Casey Likes, Sam Harris, Alex Gaskarth, Jimmy Wolk, Michael Ian Black, and Vinnie Pastore will also star in the film. 

Appropriate given the film’s emphasis on the music industry, the soundtrack is lined with artists — including Wiz Khalifa, Jason Derulo, Pink Sweat$, and more. They will be performing covers of songs made famous by The Isley Brothers, Parliament, Bill Withers, as well as other artists associated with Neil Bogart’s legacy. Production on Spinning Gold is set to begin this month in New Jersey. A release date has not been announced yet.

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Saweetie’s rise to fame has been fun to document over these last few years and there is no denying that she has a knack for being a part of hit songs. For instance, her track “Best Friend” with Doja Cat recently went Platinum, which just goes to show how popular her music is amongst the youth. She is a major part of the female empowerment in hip-hop movement and there is no denying that she has staying power, especially when you consider the stars she has worked with.

In just a week from now, Saweetie will be dropping her first studio album Pretty Bitch Music, and fans are very excited. As a way to celebrate this new achievement, Saweetie has copped herself a brand new car, and it just so happens to be a Rolls Royce Phantom. In the Instagram post below, Saweetie can be seen showcasing the interior of the vehicle, all while rocking out to her own song.

Ever since the vehicle drama involving Quavo, Saweetie has been keen on showcasing her wealth and showing that she is more than capable of buying things for herself. After all, she is a platinum-selling artist who has made millions throughout their young career.

Hopefully, she enjoys her new ride, which will certainly be bumping her new album in just a few day’s time.

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Rapper Gerald “Strike” Sanders is probably best known for his appearance in 8 Mile where he battled Eminem’s character B-Rabbit  but he’s, unfortunately, making headlines this week after a legal battle with the state of Iowa. According to Des Moines Register, Strike has officially been banned from doing business in the state of Iowa on accusations of fraud. 

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Sanders is said to have run an organization in Iowa where kids from the inner-city community were hired to go door-to-door to sell merchandise, from magazines to clothes. Miller claims that Sanders would make his employees falsely tell customers that the money generated from these sales would go towards a local charity. Sanders denied the allegations against him.

“What’s important to know is that I did not send people into the neighborhood to defraud people,” he said.

Regardless, Sanders agreed to Millers’ terms in order to avoid penalization. In the settlement, Sanders’ company Inner City Solutions would shut down shop in the state of Iowa. AG Miller claimed that Inner City Solutions did not register as a fundraiser, failed to obtain a sales license for door-to-door operations, and did not present customers information on their rights to cancel their purchase within three days. 

“This agreement puts a stop to Inner City Solutions’ business in Iowa and ends the company’s claims it raises funds for local charities close to the hearts of many Iowans,” Miller said.

In response, Sanders said he was boxed into a corner and suggested that their agreement was blackmail. “We could go after you for these crazy amounts, but if you sign this paper saying you’ll never come back to Iowa we’ll leave it alone,” Sanders said of what officials told him.

Though Sanders does have to shut down his operation in Iowa, he will avoid any fines or penalties related to the allegations made against him and his business. 

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DJ Khaled is one of the biggest stars in the hip-hop world as his production and curating efforts have turned him into one of the best-selling artists out there. He has delivered a ton of chart-topping albums throughout his career and there is no doubt that he is a recognizable face that transcends just rap. With this in mind, it only makes sense that Khaled would receive a massive honor like a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

In fact, just this past week, it was revealed that Khaled would join Nipsey Hussle, Michael B Jordan, Michael Strahan, Ashanti, and many others in the 2022 Walk of Fame class. Now, Khaled will be immortalized with a star on the infamous Walk of Fame and as you can see in the video clip below, he couldn’t be any more excited.

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“I feel inspired today more than ever,” Khaled wrote. “I believe in the most high and stay in the light. I’m so proud, humbled and HONORED to be inducted into the Class of 2022 Hollywood Walk of Fame!! WOW!!! INCREDIBLE!!! God is the Greatest and I will NEVER stop! This is a win for us ALL! Thank you to my team for always going above and Beyond.”

With Khaled’s star going up next year, we’re sure he will be there when it is officially revealed to the world. Khaled has always been one to celebrate the fruits of his labor, and there is no doubt that this honor is a well-deserved one.

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Saweetie’s collaboration with Doja Cat, “Best Friend”, took radio and TikTok by storm, and now, the hard work is coming back to her tenfold. The track, which currently has over 200 million streams on Spotify, was certified platinum this past week, five months after its release. This victory adds momentum to the rollout of her debut album Pretty Bitch Music, which is said to be on the horizon after a June 25th release date was postponed, per HipHopDX.  

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“Best Friend” marks Saweetie’s fourth career platinum certification. The first of which came with 2019’s “ICY GRL”, quickly followed by “My Type” and then, “Tap In.” Both “Best Friend” and “Tap In” benefitted from a handful of successful remixes with other prominent rappers. UK’s Stefflon Don was later added to “Best Friend” while the remix for “Tap In” boasted some heavyweight names including DaBaby, Post Malone, and Jack Harlow. The tracks are set to be included in Pretty Bitch Music, which will be released under Warner Records. 

Pretty Bitch Music will follow Saweetie’s Pretty Summer Playlist: Season 1 which released in mid-April. The EP was meant to hold fans over until the release of her official debut album.

Saweetie’s latest W comes after a tumultuous year that included her and Quavo’s highly-publicized breakup. Once considered the rap game’s most beloved couple, the couple announced their split in March. Shortly after, Saweetie explained in a series of tweets that she had endured “too much betrayal” and accused Quavo of being intimate with other women.

Saweetie just recently hosted a masterclass on content creation through Complexland this past week.

Are you excited about new music from Saweetie? Check out the certification below.

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