Month: July 2022

Trina’s Niece Killed in Miami Shooting

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Prayers go out to Trina and her family after her niece was shot and killed in Miami.

According to TMZ, Trina’s niece, lovingly called Baby Suga, was killed on Tuesday night. Baby Suga is believed not to have been the target and was a bystander in the wrong place. Law enforcement is still investigating the shooting.

In addition to Suga, two other women were injured via gunshots. Their condition is unknown.

Baby Suga was born Toni Chester and was 17 years old at the time of death. Rest in peace.

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[WATCH] Kanye West Makes Surprise Appearance at Rolling Loud During Lil Durk’s Set

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After telling festival planners and fans that he would not be in attendance at Rolling Loud Miami, Kanye West showed up anyway. Ye took the stage during Lil Durk’s set, performing “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1,” ironically a song that features Kid Cudi, his former friend and headlining replacement.

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The Co-Founders of Rolling Loud, Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingler, released a statement earlier this week after YE pulled out of the event:

“We were looking forward to Ye headlining Rolling Loud Miami 2022. We spent months working with him and his team on the performance. Unfortunately, Ye has decided that he will no longer be performing. This is the first time a headliner has ever pulled off our show and though we don’t take it lightly, we wish him the best. We look forward to welcoming Kid Cudi as a headliner in Miami and we can’t wait to see what he has in store.”

Rolling Loud will have Future as the Saturday headliner and Kendrick Lamar as the closer on Sunday.

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H.E.R. Cast As 1st Afro-Filipina To Play Belle In “Beauty And The Beast”

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The multi talented musician H.E.R. has been cast to play Belle in a Beauty and the Beast 30th anniversary special. The Disney special will include brand new musical performances with never-before-seen sets and costumes.  

The five-time Grammy winner said she was especially excited to portray a Black and Filipino princess in an official press release.

“I can’t believe I get to be a part of the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ legacy. The world will see a Black and Filipino Belle!” the 25-year-old R&B singer gushed. “I have always wanted to be a Disney princess, and I get to work with two wonderful directors Hamish Hamilton and my favorite, Jon M. Chu. It is very surreal and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

Executive producer Jon M. Chu added, “With her obvious extraordinary talent and stage presence, H.E.R. is the perfect embodiment of our Belle and we are thrilled for audiences to see her in this celebration of creativity.”

READ MORE: Mary J. Blige Releases “Good Morning Gorgeous” Remix Feat. H.E.R.

H.E.R.’s casting marks the first time an Afro-Filipina woman will play the role of Belle on screen. However it won’t be her last of her on the big screen as she is set to star in the 2023 Warner Bros. adaptation of The Color Purple.

The Beauty and the Beast 30th anniversary special will air on ABC Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. ET and  streams on Disney+ the following day.

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Ex Minneapolis Cop Thomas Lane Sentenced To 2 ½ Years For Holding George Floyd’s Legs

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Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane is being sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for his role in George Floyd’s murder two years ago during an arrest.  39-year-old Lane was convicted in federal court of violating Floyd’s civil rights by denying him medical care. 

 The sentence is what Lane’s lawyers asked for, saying he was the only officer that encouraged former officer Derek Chauvin to roll Floyd onto his side so he could breathe. Chauvin kept his knee on Floyd’s neck for nine and a half minutes, which led to his death.

READ MORE: Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 21 Years for Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights

Mr. Floyd’s relatives had asked the judge to impose the maximum prison term possible and said afterward that they were upset by the sentence, According to The New York Times. 

“It’s insulting that he didn’t get the maximum amount of time,” said Philonise Floyd, one of Floyd’s brothers, adding: “If it was me and that was accessory to murder, they would’ve gave me the maximum amount of time. And you’re a police officer who was sworn to protect, who took an oath, and you didn’t get the maximum amount of time.”

All four officers who were at the scene were charged with various crimes.

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Spotify LIVE! To Host at Rolling Loud Miami 2022, Full Schedule

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For the first time, Spotify will be bringing live audio content from festival grounds to fans’ homes at Rolling Loud Miami. From Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24, Spotify will be backstage in the Rolling Loud Artist Village hosting live and exclusive interviews with artists performing at the festival all weekend.Hip-Hop fans can expect an immersive experience unlike any other RL live stream before.

Catch conversations with Brian “B.Dot” Miller, of Spotify’s live’s audio show New Joints Live, and TV host and personality Amanda Booz. Also live on the Miami festival grounds, Spotify Creative Director/Head of Urban Music, Carl Chery and Spotify talent, Cole Cuchna along with the controversial  DJ Akademiks will also be handpicking artists for live interviews.

READ MORE: Rolling Loud Co-Founder Retracts Statements About Travis Scott

Listen live on Spotify or Spotify Live for more. Interviews and live streamed performances will be available on Spotify (mobile only) and Spotify Live (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3). Check out the schedule below and keep in mind dealing with some artists it is subject to change.

Friday, July 22

4:15pm               Weekend Kick-Off

4:30pm               Artist Interview – Saweetie (w/ Carl Chery)

4:45pm               Artist Interview – Fivio Foreign (w/ Cole Cuchna)

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Kash Doll

5:45pm               Performance Live Stream – Fivio Foreign

7:55pm               Performance Live Steam – Bia 

9:15pm               Performance Live Stream – A$AP Ferg

9:30pm               Artist Interview – Lil Durk

Saturday, July 23

3:45pm               Day 2 Kick-Off / Day 1 Recap

4:00pm               Artist Interview – Baby Tate

4:25pm               Artist Interview – Duke Deuce

4:35pm               Artist Interview – WhiteRoseMoxie

4:45pm               Artist Interview – Saucy Santana

5:00pm               Artist Interview – Strick

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Dreezy

6:10pm               Live Performance Stream – Saucy Santana

6:15pm               Artist Interview – Toosii

6:20pm               Artist Interview – City Girls         

6:30pm               Artist Interview – Doe Boy

7:10pm               Artist Interview – Ace Hood

7:30pm               Artist Interview – Nardo Wick

7:50pm               Performance Live Stream – Nardo Wick

9:00pm               Artist Interview – Soulja Boy

9:50pm               Performance Live Stream – Latto

Sunday, July 24

4:15pm               Day 3 Kick-Off / Day 2 Recap

4:30pm               Artist Interview – Kali

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Flo Milli

6:30pm               Artist Interview – EST Gee (w/ DJ Akademiks)

7:10pm               Performance Live Stream – Baby Keem

7:30pm               Artist Interview – Kodak Black

8:00pm               Artist Interview – Curren$y

8:30pm               Artist Interview – Moneybagg Yo

8:45pm               Artist Interview – Young Nudy

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[VIDEO] R&B Duo dvsn Samples Jay-Z on Provocative New Single “If I Get Caught”

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R&B duo dvsn, consisting of singer Daniel Daley and GRAMMY Award-winning producer Nineteen85 unveil their provocative, new single “If I Get Caught” accompanied by an equally thought-provoking new video via OVO Sound and Warner Records.

With the help of Jermaine Dupri, “If I Get Caught” samples “Song Cry” from JAY-Z’s seminal 2001 album The Blueprint. It twists the Hip Hop classic into a moral dilemma about infidelity and its impact on a relationship.

READ MORE: dvsn Receives a Hand From Jermaine Dupri to Clear Jay-Z Sample New Single “If I Get Caught”

 “If I get caught cheating, that don’t mean I don’t love you,” dvsn sings on the chorus. 

Although it’s sung from the perspective of a man, in the rollout promo a mixed focus group of men and women in various relationship types solidified its theme as universal.

The controversial video directed by Andy Madeleine showcases Daniel Daley and his best friend Mal embarking on a night out with Jermaine Dupri making a cameo appearance. All while Daniel’s girlfriend is left at home to her own devices, assuming the worst about what the boys will get into.

Check out the visual for yourself as the Canadian duo celebrates the polyamory lifestyle in their provocative new anthem, “If I Get Caught.”

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TDE Vibes, Doechii Joins Forces With SZA on “Persuasive” Remix

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Doechii and multi-platinum Grammy winner SZA join forces on the new remix of “Persuasive” released via Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records.

Today marks the first collaboration of TDE’s female powerhouses with all the vibes on “Persuasive” remix. Doechii flexes her signature half-rap, half-singing flow.

“Feel like I feel like I needed rest, feel it’s the season I should let go,” the 23-year-old spits over a Kal Banx production. The addition of SZA to “Persuasive,” which is an ode to the perfect high, makes the song even more addicting.

“I created “Persuasive” to uplift people and bring communities together, so having SZA jump on the song was a perfect fit because I’ve always connected with others over her music,” says Doechii. “Knowing that SZA is with TDE was what originally got me most excited about being on this label, so now that we have a song together it’s a full-circle moment. She really ATE! This collaboration is everything I always imagined it to be.”

The Tampa breakout star had an impressive 2021 gaining momentum with a new audience from her viral TikTok song “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” and a dope feature on “Wat U Sed” from Isaiah Rashad’s The House Is Burning LP.

READ MORE: [Watch] Doechii Performs “Persuasive” and “Crazy” on Jimmy Fallon for TV Debut

Doechii fans can be ready for her upcoming EP that is set to drop August 5, until then stream the new version of “Persuasive feat. SZA” below.

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Beyoncé Drops “Renaissance” Tracklist with Collaborators The-Dream, Jay-Z, Mike Dean and More

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Beyoncé shares the tracklist with song collaborators from her forthcoming project Renaissance. The album’s first single, “Break My Soul,” debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Currently sitting at at #1 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for the third week. According to Chart Data, it’s the longest running #1 released in 2022.

On Renaissance the queen tapped veteran hitmakers Mike Dean, The-Dream, her hubby Jay-Z and more for her seventh studio album, which is set to drop July 29. 

READ MORE: Beyoncé Brings Her Entire Catalog to TikTok and Shares First Video

The 28-time Grammy Award winner confirmed features from Tems and the legendary Grace Jones on “Move” that sent the internet into a frenzy. While Bey tapped Dancehall artist, BEAM on “Energy” for a total of 3 features. She also unveiled an alternate vinyl cover for Renaissance and has a pre-order link available on apple music.  

Other notable collaborators the BeyHive can expect are Drake, Raphael Saadiq, Sabrina Claudio, and Pharrell Williams. 

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