You might have noticed that Ice Spice songs tend to have one thing in common: On the track, she will at some point early in the song say, “Stop playing with ’em, Riot.” Well, why does she do that?
Why Does Ice Spice Say ‘Stop Playing With ‘Em, Riot’?
That reused audio clip is actually what’s called a “producer tag” for Riot, a producer who has worked closely with Ice Spice. A producer tag is essentially a brief audio signature for producers, which they include on songs they produce as a way to let listeners know that they’re responsible for the track’s production.
In a 2023 interview with Billboard, Riot explained how the tag came to be, saying, “I originally had [a] tag that was recorded by me, and I put a couple effects on it. But I outgrew it, and I was looking for something new and fresh. I was like, ‘Why not ask Ice to record me a tag?’ — and I didn’t tell her what to say. The first thing that she had sent me back was, ‘Stop playing with ’em, Riot.’ I took it, pitched it a little bit, I threw in some reverb, and the rest is history.”
Some other recognizable producer tags include those of Metro Boomin (“If young Metro don’t trust you, I’m gon’ shoot you”), Tay Keith (“Tay Keith, f*ck these n****s up”), and Harry Fraud (“La musica de Harry Fraud”).
“FNF” rapper GloRilla reached a milestone in her 90-day celibacy resolution, but apparently, it wasn’t easy. The Memphis rapper previously joked that she was losing her vision just a 10th of the way into the challenge, asking her Twitter followers to “send help” and even claiming to have experienced something like synesthesia: “I be having to take my sunglasses off just to hear,” she jested.
Her latest update sounds like things haven’t gotten any easier. “Listen , I reached day 30 of my celibacy & yall on here posting all dese positions is nun but da devil,” she lamented. “Get Dee behind me satan !!!” While it’s not quite clear what “positions” she’s referring to, it’s not hard to imagine that some NSFW posts going around on Twitter since the Tesla guy hasn’t exactly cracked down on explicit content (and wouldn’t have the resources to do so if he tried after some spectacularly bad business decisions).
Listen , I reached day 30 of my celibacy & yall on here posting all dese positions is nun but da devil Get Dee behind me satan !!!
Fortunately for Glo, she’s got plenty to keep herself busy — including, hopefully, working on her debut album for CMG. Last August, she told Good Morning America she was working on the project but that her main goal was to “make another song that’s gonna have all the girls screaming — and another anthem.”
Remember the 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show, and how everybody so badly wanted “Sweet Victory,” the iconic song from the 2001 SpongeBob SquarePants episode “Band Geeks,” to be a part of it? Travis Scott guested during the Maroon 5 set and actually sort of made it happen. It was certainly a nice nod, but those who just wanted to hear the actual song were ultimately left empty-handed.
Well, it’s finally happening (as long as you’re watching Nickelodeon): Nick is doing its own special, kid-friendly Super Bowl broadcast this year, and as part of the proceedings, “Sweet Victory” will make an appearance in the lead-up to the game. It won’t just be the classic 2001 clip, though.
“Super Bowl LVIII Live From Bikini Bottom will feature: a can’t-miss opening segment from Allegiant Stadium re-creating SpongeBob’s iconic ‘Sweet Victory’ performance; hijinks throughout the game from fan-favorite villain Plankton; appearances from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; reimagined end zone cannons that fire Slime, Krabby Patties and pickles; undersea AR jellyfish within the stadium; Slime trails and pineapples; and surprise appearances from beloved Nickelodeon characters in the crowd. The production will continue to showcase one-of-a-kind content and Nick-themed elements throughout, including guest appearances, original on-field graphics, virtual filters, and more for kids and families.”
CBS Sports shared a quick preview of what the segment will look like, so check it out below.
Monte Lipman’s journey in the music industry is as remarkable as his significant financial achievements. Known as the co-founder of Republic Records, Lipman has built a net worth estimated at $30 million by 2024, according to LuxLux. This impressive figure is a direct reflection of his strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit. These have further shaped his career and the music landscape.
From Vision To Reality: The Birth Of Republic Records
Monte Lipman, Metro Boomin and Avery Lipman at Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Live held at The Novo on. August 8, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Brandon Todd/Billboard via Getty Images)
Lipman’s story in the music business began with a bold step – the establishment of Republic Records alongside his brother, Avery Lipman. What started as a small independent label quickly evolved into a powerhouse in the music industry. Lipman’s knack for identifying and nurturing talent played a critical role in this evolution. Under his leadership, Republic Records became a home for diverse artists, fostering an environment where creativity and commercial success could coexist.
The label’s growth was also fueled by Monte’s understanding of the changing dynamics in the music industry. His ability to adapt to new trends, from digital streaming to global marketing strategies, set Republic Records apart from its contemporaries. These strategic moves not only elevated the label’s stature but also significantly contributed to Lipman’s personal financial growth.
Championing Artists & Innovations
Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman at the City of Hope 2023 Spirit of Life Gala held at Pacific Design. Center on October 18, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Variety via Getty Images)
Monte Lipman’s impact in the industry extends to his innovative approach to artist development and music distribution. His foresight in embracing digital platforms revolutionized how music was marketed and consumed. This adaptability not only reinforced the label’s dominance in a competitive market but also showcased Lipman’s acumen in navigating the evolving landscape of the music industry.
Moreover, Lipman’s dedication to his artists’ careers has been a cornerstone of his success. By investing in their growth and prioritizing their creative vision, he has cultivated long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. This approach has not only earned him respect within the industry but has also been a key factor in the financial success of both the artists and the label, further bolstering his net worth.
Continuing The Legacy
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 31: (L-R) Jelly Roll and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of. Republic Records, Monte Lipman attend Republic Records Celebrates Artist. Community at Bar Lis on January 31, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Republic Records)
As Monte Lipman continues to lead Republic Records, his influence on the music industry remains profound. His ability to foresee and adapt to changes, coupled with his commitment to artist development, positions him as a pivotal figure in shaping the industry’s future. The legacy he is building is not just about financial success, but a testament to his passion for music and his innovative spirit. As he forges ahead, his strategies and decisions will continue to be watched closely by industry peers and music enthusiasts alike.
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is being hailed as a hero after helping save a woman’s life. During a flight from Baltimore to Phoenix, an unidentified woman suffered a medical emergency and became unresponsive. As onboard medical personnel feared the worst, unable to find a consistent pulse, Andrews offered the use of his diabetes testing kit. With the use of the kit, flight staff were able to stabilize the woman’s heart until the flight could land. The was first made public by Baltimore resident Andrew Springs, who was also on the flight.
However, Andrews has waived off any hero labels for himself. “In addition to the fast-acting flight attendants, the real heroes are the nurse and doctor who also happened to be on the flight. Thankfully they were able to provide the woman the quick assistance she needed,” Andrews said via a statement released by the Ravens.
A woman on my @southwest flight from Baltimore to Phoenix this morning had a mid-flight medical emergency. The doctor and nurse attending to her couldn’t find a strong pulse, her blood pressure was extremely low, and required oxygen to breathe. It was genuinely scary. (1/3)
Mark Andrews is a three-time Pro Bowl tight end for the Ravens. He was also named to the All-Pro First Team in 2021. He was drafted by Baltimore in the third round of the 2018 draft. This followed a standout, and record-breaking, collegiate career at Oklahoma. Before declaring for the NFL Draft, he won the John Mulkey Award, awarded annually to the nation’s best college tight end. Andrews was actually the second tight end the Ravens had taken in the draft, following Hayden Hurst in the first round.
Thanks to the run-first, Lamar Jackson era in Baltimore, Andrews has mostly played a role as a run blocker and utility specialist. However, he did notch a 1300-yard season in 2021. However, injury limited Andrews to just 10 regular-season in 2023. He returned for the Conference Championships. He recorded 2 catches for 15 yards in the loss to the Chiefs. Furthermore, as a Type-1 diabetic, Andrews has become a spokesperson for diabetes awareness. Andrews especially works with children and helps them understand how to learn to live with diabetes.
It’s no secret that Momma Dee’s relationship with her son Lil Scrappy’s ex, Bambi, has been rocky over the years. She even threw Scrappy a party over the summer, with the help of Khaotic, to celebrate their divorce. The “back outside” party got mixed reactions from fans at the time. Some thought it was a fun and lighthearted gesture. Others felt like it was insensitive, and strange to celebrate a marriage going downhill.
During a recent event, however, Momma Dee explained her decision to throw the party, standing by it fully. According to her, she was simply celebrating the end of all that her son has had to “endure” throughout the relationship. She claimed that Bambi was allowed to “paint a narrative that wasn’t true,” leading to a great deal of backlash for Lil Scrappy.
“People, the women just went in on Scrappy,” she explained, “and I’m like, ‘Wait a minute.’” Momma Dee says that while Bambi had plenty to say about her son, she wasn’t able to come up with proof when she went to court for the divorce. As expected, her comments have gotten quite a reaction from LHHATL fans, who are accusing her of preventing her son from taking accountability for his actions. Others argue that she should simply stop speaking about Bambi altogether for the sake of her grandkids.
This is far from the first time that Momma Dee’s aired her thoughts on Bambi, however. In 2023, Bambi even threatened to file a lawsuit against her former mother-in-law for defamation of character. What do you think of Momma Dee revealing why she decided to throw Lil Scrappy a party to celebrate his divorce from Bambi? Do you think she was in the right? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
In just a matter of two months, Dallas singer 4Batz went from an underground artist to one of this year’s most-anticipated new acts. He achieved that with just two songs available for his growing fan base to listen to. Released as “acts,” 4Batz kicked things off with “Act I: Stickerz “99”” which he released in June 2023 and six months later he returned with “Act II: Date @ 8.”
The latter record is one that swiftly pushed 4Batz into the spotlight. “Act II: Date @ 8” sits at over 34 million listens on Spotify, much of which can be credited to the 4Batz’s From The Block performance of the song going viral, a video that was posted just five days after the song was released. “Act I: Stickerz “99”” is nearing 13 million views while 4Batz’s Spotify page boasts 6 million monthly listens.
So what makes 4Batz so popular? One might say it’s the singer’s juxtaposing music videos that capture him and friends in dark clothing and ski masks as he belts out lyrics about love that are equally juxtaposing. For example, take well-intentioned yet coldly-delivered bars like “I’ll come and slide by 8 PM / And send a text to your DM / Five hunnid for your f*ckin’ hair / Two hunnid for your f*ckin’ nails” on “Act II: Date @ 8.”
Maybe its his pitched-up vocals that are raised just enough to catch the ear, but not too much to recall trauma from the endless TikToks with the chipmunk voice filter. It could also be his blunt and moderately toxic approach to love with lines like “You hate I’m stuck up in my way / But love it when I’m playin’ games” on “Act I: Stickerz “99”” and “She like ‘boy go find someone, find someone you love’ / Girl, I can’t find no one, ‘cus you’re the one I love” on his upcoming track “Act III: On God?”
Personally, as boring as this answer might be, I think it’s a little bit of everything. It’s not the first time an artist has stepped into the scene like this (see: RMR), but make no mistake, this isn’t an act for 4Batz. That was clear after we spoke with him as a part of our Uproxx Music 20 series. Below you’ll learn about his start in music, favorite R&B artists, how he avoids feeling regret, and more.
What is your earliest memory of music?
[It] was when I used to write down verses of music in my old spiral [notebook], and I used to tell my grandma it was raps… and she would always take my notebooks and say these aren’t raps, these are poems. It’s funny cause even though it was negative she would always put it together in a positive way, I’m like, ‘Grandma I’m talking about killing this n****,’ but she would still call it a poem.
Who inspired you to take music seriously?
Nobody did. I did. I feel like the downfalls of my life inspired me to take music seriously.
Do you know how to play an instrument? If so, which one? If not, which instrument do you want to learn how to play?
Yeah, I play the guitar.
What was your first job?
My first job was at Burger King.
What is your most prized possession?
My Ruger-5.7.
What is your biggest fear?
Regretting. Regretting or missing the moment and not doing something, and regretting like damn I should of did that. So I try to put my life on the line and just stand on business.
Who is on your R&B Mt. Rushmore?
Sadé, Mint Condition, Miguel, Jodeci, andddd… Anita Baker.
You are throwing a music festival. Give us the dream lineup of 5 artists that will perform with you and the location where it would be held.
My festival would be held in Dallas, Texas; with Chief Keef, Tupac, Biggie, DMX, and 50 Cent.
You get 24 hours to yourself to do anything you want, with unlimited resources: What are you doing? And spare no details!
Mannn, I’m going to sleep. If I have all the resources in the world, it’s kind of boring in a way… the thrill is being told you can’t do something and doing it vs having everything in the world.
What are your three most used emojis?
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What’s a feature you need to secure before you die?
4Batz, cause he gone be the biggest in the world.
If you could appear in a future season of a current TV show, which one would it be and why?
Which celebrity do you admire or respect for their personality and why?
I respect NBA Youngboy. He’s one person I’ve seen in the industry that don’t wanna f*ck with everybody. And I kind of respect that, cause you see people true colors in this industry. Cause I’m like that, I don’t f*ck with nobody forreal so I respect that.
Share your opinion on something no one could ever change your mind about.
When you walk through the street and you split the pole, that’s bad luck. You can’t split that muhf*ckin’ pole.
What is the best song you’ve ever heard in your life and what do you love about it?
Sadé’s “Kiss of Life.” Cause on that song, she didn’t say a lot of words but she said a lot of things without having to. She’s the one that showed me you don’t have to put all these words in a song, music is a feeling.
What’s your favorite city in the world to perform, and what’s a city you’re excited to perform in for the first time?
I haven’t performed yet but I’m excited to perform in Paris.
What would you be doing now if it weren’t for music?
Trappin’.
If you could see five years into the future or go five years into the past, which one would you pick and why?
Five years in the future, because my past was really crazy, like I don’t even want to think about it. I’d rather extend the future because lately my life been going good.
What’s one piece of advice you’d go back in time to give to your 18-year-old self?
I’d tell myself to keep pushing [and] keep grinding. Like if I woulda went harder I would probably be somewhere else.
It’s 2050. The world hasn’t ended, and people are still listening to your music. How would you like it to be remembered?
I would like to be remembered as, the biggest artist in the world and one of the most humble people in the world who gave back and inspired people, and who you know was talented.
Get Dee behind me satan !!!
(@GloTheofficial) 
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