Month: August 2023

Angus Cloud Tributes Poured In From Across The Hip-Hop World, With Drake, Questlove, And More Offering Thoughts

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In the wake of Angus Cloud’s death earlier this week, tributes to the late actor have poured in from across the hip-hop world. The actor, who was 25 and best-known for his role as Fez on Euphoria, was apparently beloved in the hip-hop community and counted a number of rappers among both his fans and friends. While luminaries like Drake and Questlove likely loved Cloud from afar as fans of his work, others, like 03 Greedo and Guapdad 4000, apparently shared closer connections.

Quest, for instance, shared his thoughts on Instagram, writing, “Fez was the spiritual center of Euphoria and definitely my fav character on the show. Love to his entire family and to those who knew him.” Drake simply shared a photo of the actor captioned “good soul.”

However, Bay Area natives like Guapdad 4000 and Mistah F.A.B. had more personal observations, sharing memories of their encounters with Angus. “It’s weird posting when my friends from oakland die..it happens so much i cant keep up,” wrote Guap. “its weirder posting when my ‘famous’ friends die . So this one is double weird . It’s hard to find someone from the same place doing what you do and being where u at. Bay Area Icon.”

F.A.B., meanwhile, remembered Cloud’s visits to his store Dope Era in Oakland, recalling that the actor would “come in and drop bands.” “I’m saddened to see the news of him passing because he was such a humble human,” he reflected. Another California rapper, 03 Greedo, remembered how Cloud would DM him to keep his spirits up while he was incarcerated in Texas on drug charges.

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Meek Mill Walks Drake to Stage During Philly Stop of ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour

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Drake has been walking through the crowd on his way to the stage as part of his It’s All A Blur Tour. With The Boy arriving in Philadelphia, Drake was escorted to the stage by Meek Mill.

Once he took the stage, Drake spoke about his history with Meek and how it once got spicy for him during a trip to Philly.

“I don’t stand up here and lie to nobody,” Drake said. “You see who I walked out here with, right? I’ma always keep it 100 with you. The last time I was in this building, that man right here, he’s been representing this city since he started in this shit.

“We weren’t getting along at the time and he’s a real n*a so he definitely got us up out of Philly real quick. We didn’t stick around and chill. It means the most to me that I could come back to this city and I could show the growth as two men that we come together and represent for mothafckin’ Philadelphia together.’”

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Quavo Announces New Release Date for ‘Rocket Power’ Album: ‘More Tests Before the Rocket is Ready’

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Quavo Announces New Release Date for 'Rocket Power' Album: 'More Tests Before the Rocket is Ready'

Quavo is gearing up his new Rocket Power album, dedicated to the late Takeoff. Hitting Twitter, Quavo revealed the album needs a bit more Straightenin’, dropping off a new release date.

“We gotta run some more tests before the rocket is ready to launch,” Quavo wrote. “8/18. #RocketPower”

In July, Quavo released his latest single, “Turn Yo Clic Up.” The track features the esteemed artist Future and is available through Quality Control Music/Motown Records.

Quavo had previously teased the release to his fans by sharing a video clip of himself with Future on his Instagram.

“Turn Yo Clic Up” marks the third single that Quavo has unveiled this year, following the release of “Honey Bun” in March. Notably, the Grammy-nominated artist recently surprised fans with a tribute performance alongside Offset at the BET Awards, paying homage to the late Takeoff. With this new single, Quavo continues to showcase his musical prowess and maintain his presence in the hip-hop scene.

You can hear the new single below.

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Usher Announces New Single “Good Good” Feat. 21 Savage and Summer Walker

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Usher is getting back to the music. Hitting Instagram, Usher has announced a new single, “Good Good,” and enlists the help of 21 Savage and Summer Walker. The single is announced to be released on this Friday.

Previously, Rémy Martin, the esteemed Cognac Fine Champagne producer, has joined forces with Grammy award-winning global superstar Usher to launch their captivating new global campaign titled “Life is a Melody.” This innovative collaboration combines the rich notes of Rémy Martin’s Cognac and the melodic artistry of Usher’s music in a harmonious celebration of life.

Under the theme “Life is a Melody,” the campaign highlights the power of harmonious connections, drawing inspiration from the idea that a beautiful melody is crafted through the fusion of ideas, encounters, influences, and experiences. The visuals and movements featured in the campaign resemble musical notes, encapsulating everyday elements infused with the essence of music.

In a tantalizing teaser, Usher offers a sneak peek of a new song, “Comin’ Home,” from his highly-anticipated album. The creative visuals showcase Usher at a piano that embraces Rémy Martin’s prestigious 1738 Accord Royal and XO bottles.

“As an artist, I’ve always drawn creative inspiration from different facets of life that are expressed through my music,” says Usher. “I’m incredibly excited to continue my partnership with Rémy Martin, representing their exceptional cognac expressions of 1738 Accord Royal and now, for the first time Rémy Martin XO, sharing an exclusive preview of my new music in a campaign that captures the breadth and endless possibilities of beautiful composition and marvelous melody.”

“The ‘Life is a Melody’ campaign embodies the fusion of Rémy Martin’s exquisite cognac, the enchantment of music, and the art of roller skating,” says Tina Reejsinghani, Vice President of Luxury Brands at Rémy Cointreau Americas. “This campaign, and the introduction of the Rémy Après Skate and cocktail experience underscores our timeless dedication to the culture of music and to our consumers who value exceptional experiences and the unparalleled craftsmanship of Rémy Martin.”

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Rémy Martin and Usher will embark on a nationwide tour across the United States as part of their campaign, celebrating Usher’s deep connection to skate culture. The “4 on the Floor” pop-up skate experiences will be held in cities like New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Atlanta, combining Usher’s passion for music with the vibrant skate communities. Each skate event will feature a Rémy Après Skate speakeasy, providing guests with an immersive cocktail experience. The specialty cocktails will showcase Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal and XO, including the UR Way and a trio of Rémy XO Old Fashioned variations.

Furthermore, Rémy Martin will unveil captivating out-of-home (OOH) experiences in New York and Chicago. Using projection mural mapping, these innovative displays will immerse viewers in a sensory journey where music and cognac beautifully merge. The OOH concept will showcase music notes, emphasizing the harmony between music and cognac. The murals will be displayed in New York from July 24 to Aug.20, 2023, and in Chicago from Sept. 18 to Oct. 22, 2023.

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Slowbucks Offers Update On Casanova: ‘My Guy in Great Spirits’

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Casanova is behind bars, serving a 15-year sentence in a court case that labeled the rapper as a “high-profile leader of a vicious street gang.” Giving an update on Casanova’s condition is Slowbucks, who shared a Facetime to his Instagram Stories.

“Don’t believe the hype,” Slowbucks wrote, HipHopDX notes. “My guy in great standards and in great spirits. Free @bigcasanova_2x.”

Casanova has officially been sentenced and now his legal team has officially filed an appeal. The Brooklyn rapper was viciously slashed across his face right before sentencing and his lawyer feels jail is not safe for him following his denouncement of the Gorilla Stone Nation gang.

According to HotNewHipHop, Casanova’s lawyer James Kousouros mentioned that because the Brooklyn rapper (real name Caswell Senior) denounced his formal ties to the Gorilla Stone Nation gang, his sentence should be reduced.

“The fact is that Mr. Senior stayed in this gang as it furthered his rap career,” Casanova’s lawyers said. “As he gained moderate success and then a recording contract with Roc Nation, he increasingly separated himself from the gang’s activities despite remaining a member.”

Casanova received 188 months or 15 years behind bars on June 27 from U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern. Included in the crimes he’s accused of are a shooting in Florida on July 5, 2020, a robbery in New York City on August 5, 2018 and conspiracy to traffic over 100 kilograms of marijuana.

“Caswell Senior is not just a notorious recording artist, but he is also a high-profile leader of a vicious street gang and a magnet for gang violence,” U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a press release at the time. “At a crowded Miami house party, Senior personally fired a gun that seriously injured and could have killed a victim, inciting a shootout.”

He continued: “Further, Senior’s stature in the community was central to Gorilla Stone’s successful recruitment and nationwide expansion. Today’s sentencing — along with the other significant sentences that have been imposed in this case — shows once again that gang life is not worth it and will lead to many years in prison.”

Casanova was the 12th defendant in the Gorilla Stone case to have been sentenced. Five more defendants have pled guilty and are awaiting sentencing.

After he received the sentence he took to to Twitter and issued a short message, saying, “Everything to the chin, Nothing to the heart. I GET IT NOW. I hope that don’t go over ya heads.”

Prior to his sentencing, Cas was assaulted in a bloody prison altercation that took place at Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, New Jersey in early June.

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Today in Hip Hop History: EPMD Dropped Their Sophomore LP ‘Unfinished Business’ 34 Years Ago

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, New York duo EPMD released their second studio LP, Unfinished Business. Certified gold by the RIAA, this album was the critically acclaimed follow-up to the group’s debut Strictly Business.

Claiming the #1 spot on the Top R&B/Hip Hop charts, this project has proven its timelessness. EPMD’s style sets them and this album apart from what was currently popular in New York at the time. In ’89, New York Hip Hop was heavily saturated with conscious boom-bap, and the braggadocio lyricism of Erick Sermon and PMD brought something fresh to the rap game. EPMD’s rap style helped pave the way for the flashy New York rappers of the next generation, such as Jay-Z, The Diplomats, and A$AP Mob.

The single from this project, So What Cha Sayin’, peaked at #23 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart and #5 on the Top Rap chart.

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Cardi B Facing Potential Charges After Mic-Throwing Incident at Vegas Performance

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Cardi B on Mic Throwing Incident: 'I Said Splash my P****, No My Face'

The fallout from Cardi B’s mic-throwing incident continues. Cardi B faces a potential battery charge after the Las Vegas pool party.

In case you missed it, Cardi B rocketed her microphone at a fan who threw a drink at her, splashing her in the face. According to Variety, the fan reported with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department on Sunday (July 30).

“On July 30, 2023, an individual came into an LVMPD police station to report a battery,” the LVMPD statement reads. “According to the victim, she was attending an event on July 29, 2023, at a property located in the 3500 block of Las Vegas Boulevard. During a concert, she was struck by an item that was thrown from the stage.”

In a new clip, Cardi says, “I said splash my pussy, not my face bitch.” It was the departing message for Cardi’s set.

That wasn’t the only time Cardi threw a mic. The night before, the DJ at her Drai’s show caught a mic too. There aren’t any details why she tossed the mic in that incident.

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Erykah Badu Shades Beyoncé’s Tour Wardrobe: ‘I Guess I’m Everybody Stylist’

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Erykah Badu Shades Beyoncé's Tour Wardrobe: 'I Guess I'm Everybody Stylist'

Erykah Badu, like the rest of the Internet, has seen looks from Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, and she thinks they look quite familiar to the items she has worn. Hitting Instagram, Badu drew comparisons to Queen Bey.

“Hmmm,” Badu wrote on Instagram sharing pictures of her and Bey. “I guess I’m everybody stylist.”

Page Six notes Badu also commented, “I’m flattered” on a picture on Beyoncé’s page.

Badu was specifically pointing to the oversized hats which she wore. Beyoncé started wearing big hats during the “Formation” era in 2016.

You can see the point below. Does Badu have a point?

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Today In Hip Hop History: Big L’s Second And Final Album ‘The Big Picture’ Dropped 23 Years Ago

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On this date in 2000, Big L’s posthumous album The Big Picture was released on Rawkus Records. The LP was originally slated as the late Lamont Coleman’s debut album, but L was tragically murdered in Harlem while the album was in production.

The album was produced by DJ Premier, Ron Browz, Ron G, Lord Finesse, Pete Rock, Shomari, Mike Heron, Ysae, and Showbiz and features appearances from Fat Joe, Guru, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane and the late Tupac Shakur.

Big L is regarded as one of the games best emcees that never got their chance in the spotlight, however, because of his ability to foresee great talent, he was the one who introduced Jay-Z as a force in 90s era crime rhyme, which dominated NYC Hip Hop via the Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show in 89.9 FM in 1995.

Big up to the Rawkus team, the entire DITC and Big L himself for this eternal Hip Hop classic!

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