Month: July 2022
[WATCH] Mary J. Blige Previews Tomorrow’s Apple Music Live Performance
Ahead of tomorrow’s broadcast of Mary J. Blige’s one-night-only Apple Music Live performance at New York City’s historic United Palace, the Grammy award-winning and Academy award nominated artist, actress, producer and entrepreneur joins Nadeska on Apple Music to discuss what fans can expect from the performance and her approach to crafting a career-spanning setlist with plenty of classic fan favorites. She also discusses how performing today differs from at the start of the career, why she’s proud of her career, being a north start for a new generation of female R&B artists, how her song “You Remind Me” changed her life, battling depression and insecurity between the release of her first two albums, her most recent album Good Morning, Gorgeous, early Diddy memories, collaboration, and more.
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Today In Hip Hop History: Fat Joe Released His Debut Album ‘Represent’ 29 Years Ago
On this date in 1993, legendary DITC delegate Fat Joe dropped his debut full-length studio album Represent on the Relativity/Violator imprint.
In 2020, Fat Joe is recognized as one of the icons of NYC Hip Hop, however, back in 1993, Joe was knee-deep in the streets and having only appeared on Diggin’ In The Crates founder Diamond D’s Stunts, Blunts And Hip Hop album was fairly a newcomer to the rap game. With assistance from his DITC crew members Diamond, Lord Finesse, and Showbiz behind the boars, Joe formulated one of the most integral audible time capsules of the era. Tracks like the Beatnuts-powered “Shit Iz Real”, “You Must Be Out Of You Fuckin’ Mind” featuring the late Apache of the Flavor Unit and Kool G Rap and the premiere single “Flow Joe” were all foundational examples of the “Fat Joe Da Gangsta” persona that is now respected and celebrated in 2020.
Salute to the late Chris Lighty, Fat Joe, Diamond D, Lord Finesse, Showbiz, and the entire DITC for this timeless piece of Hip Hop history!
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TikTok’s ‘Pink Sauce’ Creator Goes Live To Defend The Viral Condiment
Miami-based Private Chef, Chef Pii went viral when she showed herself dipping fried chicken into a mysterious pink sauce that she created. And she’s been at the center of the barbie colored, Pepto Bismol swirl of controversy ever since and the subject of many TikTok videos giving opinions, thoughts, and reactions to the mysterious ‘Pink Sauce.’ The Pink Sauce supposedly sweet and spicy in taste is compared by some to ranch dressing it’s a dipping sauce that can be used on top of foods like fried chicken, french fries, and vegetables, “It’s like a vinaigrette or a Wingstop ranch because it’s not so thick” Pii explains as she doesn’t like the texture of the traditional salad dressing.
“people are buying a viral questionable pink sauce” really feels like an icarly episode or something https://t.co/0bQamnJScm
— Vicky of the Stars
(@ultrasylveon) July 20, 2022
Over the last few months, Chef Pii has been bombarded with questions, a lot of them health-related, from consumers like, “What’s in it?” “What up with the label on the packing? (as there were many errors from spelling mistakes to the sizing being off), “Why does the shade of pink different in every picture?” and “Is it FDA approved?” The Source wants to know, why are so many people consuming this product where there are so many unanswered questions? On Monday, the 29-year-old mother of two went live on Social media answering questions about the ‘Pink Sauce’. When someone asked whether her Pink Sauce was FDA approved she responded with “What do you mean FDA approved?” continuing by saying “The Pink Sauce is not a medical product. The Pink Sauce doesn’t contribute to your health.”
For the few who do not know, FDA means Food and Drug Administration, which states that the FDA “regulates all foods and food ingredients introduced into or offered for sale in interstate commerce.” In other words, if you are going to sell food across different states, you’ll need to be fully aware of the FDA requirements. and if you go to their website they even have a page for “How to Start a Food Business” We’re working rapidly to fix all the problems, reaching back out to our customers who actually purchased the product and communicating with them diligently.“ She assures the Live attendees. See below the Live video of Chef Pii answering consumers’ questions in its entirety. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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Lil Duval Has Surgery After Being Hit By A Car While On A 4-Wheeler
Lil Duval was involved in an accident on Tuesday, July 26, involving a car and his 4-wheeler.
Duval took to Instagram where he shared videos of himself on a gurney, wincing in pain as he is being taken out of the back of an ambulance, put in a plane, and laying on the floor of the plane. in the caption of the video, Duval explains what happened, and that he has a broken leg and has to fly to Nassau to have surgery. Duval lives in the Bahamas.
“Somebody hit me in they car while i was on my 4 wheeler,” the comedian said in his IG post. “Now my leg broke and i gotta get flown over to nassau and have surgery.”
Someone hit Lil Duval while he was on his quad and broke his leg. Keep him in your prayers
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— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) July 27, 2022
Shortly after the video was posted, many fans and celebrities alike sent their well wishes to Duval. T.I. even jumped in the comments sending Duval his best and proceeding to clown him. “Maaaaaan I’m gon pray that you get well first. Then find it in yo heart to sitcho old ass down somewhere & rest big bro…. Amen,” T.I. said.
It is unclear what the extent of his injuries are, but we wish Duval a speedy recovery.
This is a developing story.
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Will.i.am Says That Biggie And 2Pac’s Music Doesn’t “Speak To My Spirit,” Reveals What Artists Inspired Him
While 2Pac and Biggie are referred to as two of the greatest, if not the greatest rappers of all time, there is a group of people who might have liked their music, but not as much as others. Will.i.am is in that group of people.
In a recent interview with Hip Hop Confessions, the Black Eyed Peas co-founder said that 2Pac and Biggies type of music “doesn’t speak to my spirit.”
“Like when people say 2Pac and Biggie, I’m such a Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul head that I don’t like 2Pac and Biggie,” the 47-year-old explained. “That kind of music doesn’t speak to my spirit. I like Boogie Down Productions, KRS-One, I like—if it’s like, 2Pac or Biggie? It’s KRS-One. Why those two?”
Will.i.am added that 2Pac and Big spoke to the projects whereas De La Soul and ATCQ was his escape from the projects.
“I hold Eric B. and Rakim like that. 2Pac’s dope—don’t get me wrong,” he said. “It’s not like I don’t think he’s dope. It spoke to the projects. My escape is De La/Tribe out the projects.”
Will.i.am added,“It took me out the projects physically, as far as being able to reach my dreams, that was my path out. … It kept me safe while I was in the projects,” he said. “Had I loved 2Pac and Biggie while I was in the projects, I probably would have been stuck in the projects still.”
You can check out his full comments below.
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Patti LaBelle To Appear on ‘Drink Champs’: “I Cleansed Myself Today on This Show”
N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are bringing soul royalty to Drink Champs as his next guest will be Patti LaBelle.
In a teaser, LaBelle can be seen hanging with the hosts and dives into topics about Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, and more.
“I cleansed myself today on this show. I said a lot of things I shouldn’t have, but I don’t care,” said LaBelle.
You can see the trailer for the episode below.
Earlier this year, it was Patti LaBelle’s turn to take the Tiny Desk (home) concert stage. In her 15-minute set, Patti dressed up her the corner of a concert hall in Austin, Texas with her signature heels and Louis Vuitton trunks.
Backed by a band, LaBelle performed “Something Special (Is Gonna Happen Tonight),” followed by “Love, Need and Want You,” “If Only You Knew,” and closing with “Lady Marmalade.”
You can see the full set below.
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Drake Announces Kardinal Offishall, Glenn Lewis and More for ‘All Canadian Northstars’ Show
Artists for the All Canadian Northstars portion of Drake’s October World Weekend have been revealed. Joining Drizzy on stage will be Glenn Lewis, Keshia Chante, Kardinal Offishall, Jully Black, and more.
Announcing the artists on Instagram, Drake highlights special guests and notes the performance is “a celebration of music that paved the way for all of us.”
Previously, Drizzy announced a Young Money reunion as a part of October World Weekend, a three-day event that he plans to make the start of a world tour to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of OVO Fest. Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne are confirmed to attend.
The three-day event will also include Chris Brown and Lil Baby on Friday, July 29.
“OCTOBER WORLD WEEKEND 
I am currently working on bringing OVO FEST around the world in 2023 for the 10th Anniversary,” Drake wrote, “but of course we wanted to turn the city up for the summer!!! More event announcements to come.”
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Nick Cannon Welcomes Baby No. 8 with Bre Tiesi
Nick Cannon’s eighth child has arrived. Model Bre Tiesi announced the birth of her baby boy with the media mogul.
“I did it. An all natural unmedicated home birth,” Tiesi wrote online. “This was the most humbling / limit pushing yet awakening and completely empowering experience. I can’t thank my team enough for delivering my son safely.”
She added, “This experience has changed me forever and I couldn’t of asked for a more amazing and supportive partner. Daddy showed the f up for us.. I couldn’t of done it without you.”
A name was not provided at this time.
Bre Tiesi gives birth to her first baby with Nick Cannon.
This is Cannon’s eighth child.
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— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 25, 2022
With baby No. 8 here, Nick Cannon‘s baby No. 9 is loading. TMZ notes Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa have another baby coming.
Abby’s due date is Oct. 25, following twins that they had a year ago. Abby delivered Zillion and Zion in June 2021. In the same month, Cannon welcomed Zen with model Alyssa Scott. Zen would, unfortunately, pass away at 5 months old.
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