Month: June 2024

City Girls Confirm Hiatus as Yung Miami and JT Pursue Solo Projects

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In April, fans of the rap duo City Girls were left in suspense after a public spat between Yung Miami and JT hinted at potential trouble. On Monday (June 3), Yung Miami confirmed the rumors: City Girls are taking a break from their group efforts.

During an interview with Complex, Miami detailed what led her to pursue a solo project. “I think when the City Girls album [RAW] just dropped, and it didn’t do too well, and we were just trying to do our press run. The whole rollout of the album was just so bad because we were in two different spaces,” she explained.

The album, despite featuring high-profile collaborations with artists like Usher, Lil Durk, Juicy J, Kim Petras, and Muni Long, only sold 10,000 copies. Tracks such as “Good Love,” “No Bars,” and “Work For It” were included in the 18-song collection but failed to make a significant impact.

Miami elaborated on the duo’s evolving dynamics: “We’re older now, and she was doing her own thing. She’s on the West Coast; I’m in Miami. I’m doing my own thing. And I felt like naturally, when she was doing her own thing, it just worked for her. And when I’m doing my own thing, it worked for me. But when we get together as a group, it just wasn’t connecting.”

Reflecting on their decision, Miami said, “It just wasn’t working no more. So, I think we both were at a point where we were just like, ‘We probably should just do our own s**t.’”

Earlier this year, Yung Miami released her first solo single in nearly three years, “50/50,” where she addressed her critics, including DJ Akademiks. In April, she followed up with “CFWM,” featuring Detroit’s Skilla Baby.

Meanwhile, JT has also been busy with her solo career, dropping tracks like “Sideways” and “OKAY” in anticipation of her debut EP, City Cinderella.

This hiatus marks a shift for City Girls, who have been a dominant force for women in the hip hop scene. While fans may be saddened by the pause in their joint efforts, the promise of fresh solo projects from both Yung Miami and JT offers an exciting new chapter for the artists and their followers.

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Drake Confuses — Or Trolls — Fans With ‘Wah Gwan Delilah’… Which Might Be AI-Generated

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This AI stuff has gotten out of hand lately. There’s no telling if any song is real or if someone typed a prompt. And, as if to drive home the point, no less an authority on the subject than Drake (of course) has put in an appearance to either troll fans or prove just how unfazed he is by his recent battle with Kendrick Lamar.

A few minutes ago, someone called Snowd4y dropped a new song called “Wah Gwan Delilah” on SoundCloud, purporting to feature Drake himself. The song is a clear riff on the 2006 Plain White T’s hit “Hey There Delilah,” employing Caribbean patois to replace the standard greeting in from the original’s title.

Either the mixing on Drake’s vocals is weird, or fans just can’t believe that he’d really do something this corny, so X.com (formerly Twitter.com) has lit up with fan responses wondering if the track is authentic or AI-generated. (For what it’s worth, according to the Drake subreddit, Snowd4y’s whole thing is doing a cheeky satire of a Toronto rudeboy, so perhaps the whole thing is meant to be a joke that fans are, of course, taking way too seriously.)

Complicating matters is the fact that Drake himself has posted a screenshot of the song from SoundCloud on his Instagram Story, writing “@snowd4y wake up the city 😂 😮‍💨” Whether this means that he’s amused by the audacious stunt by Snowd4y or that he really does support the track remains unclear.

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You can check out the track from SoundCloud below.

Pete Rock Reveals Why He Stopped Working With CL Smooth

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Pete Rock and CL Smooth were a definitive rap group of the 1990s. They made some of the smoothest hip-hop of the era alongside Gang Starr and A Tribe Called Quest. As with any long term collab, however, tensions arose. Pete Rock and CL Smooth went their separate ways in 1995, and despite linking back up for reunions in the 2000s and 2010s, the two artists always seem to split. There hasn’t been a whole lot said about the reasoning for these numerous splits. That is, until Rock addressed the pattern during a recent episode of Drink Champs.

Pete Rock had nothing but positive things to say about his former partner. “He’s the best talent I ever came across in my whole life,” the producer explained. “I’ve never heard a guy rap like this, I’ve never heard a voice like this. We shared great times together. Don’t get it all f*cked up now, we’ve had our good times.” It wasn’t a matter of clashing personalities, but rather the natural tensions that rise from being around the same person for years on end. At least, that’s how Rock felt. “Just like life,” he noted. “People have ups and downs.”

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Pete Rock Still Wants To Be A Duo With CL Smooth

These ups and downs ultimately made it difficult for Pete Rock and CL Smooth to grow as a duo. The former noted that growth for them as individuals began to differ from their growth as a unit. “Sometimes, when we’re in the negative zone, we go like this [does split motion],” he stated. “What we would wish for each other is growth, but when one is growing and one isn’t, then it’s still uneven.” Rock then shocked the hosts and the listeners by claiming that he and CL Smooth should still be together today. He didn’t care to get into specifics as to why they weren’t, however.

“We should still be together,” the producer asserted. “But some things, you know, that I can’t tell the whole public. Certain things happen in a partnership that just can’t be… and people won’t understand. I don’t want to be the only one speaking on someone who’s not here, but I wish him the best in life.” This take is a far cry from 2018, when Rock and Smooth decided to scrap their planned third album. The duo teased a reunion on wax after Smooth appeared on Rock’s Soul Survivor series, but the excitement was short-lived. According to HipHopDX, the album was scrapped due to resurfacing tensions.

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Metro Boomin Tributes His Mother On Anniversary Of Her Death

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Metro Boomin has been a busy man. The producer kicked off the rap battle to end all battles, between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. He enlisted the former for the number one single “Like That,” and dissed the latter with his “BBL Drizzy” instrumental. Metro has never been more popular. That being said, the super producer took time out from his tour with Future to pay tribute to his late mother, Leslie Wayne, who died two years ago at the hands of her husband.

Metro Boomin posted a pair of photos on his Instagram. The first photo was of him and his mother when he was a child, and the second was of the two of them when he was an adult. The caption made it clear Metro is still reeling from his untimely loss. “Today makes 2 years since Your Physical being has left us,” he wrote. “But I get on my knees and pray every morning that Your Spirit fills and surrounds my brothers and sisters and I more and more each day.” The producer concluded his message with a heartfelt note to Wayne. “I Love and miss You more than could ever be explained or comprehended,” he added.

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Metro Boomin Celebrated His Mother’s Life And Impact

The producer’s mother was a topic of discussion due to a recent spat between him and Soulja Boy. Old tweets were unearthed in which Metro Boomin insulted Soulja, and the “Crank That” rapper responded by insulting Leslie Wayne. Soulja Boy recended his comments, however, and issued an apology to Metro via X (formerly Twitter). “I apologize to @MetroBoomin for over reacting over an old tweet,” he tweeted. “Condolences to his mom. I’m going to seek therapy and anger management. I’m done responding to hate, new or old.”

Metro Boomin has opened up about his familial loss on Instagram. In August 2022, the producer posted a message to his fans that detailed his feelings. “Mom was and still is my best friend in the universe. And anybody who really know me know I’ve always been a Momma’s boy my whole life,” he wrote. “This don’t even feel like real life no more; it’s like a nightmare that never ends, and starts over every time I wake up.” In a separate post, he added: “This gotta be what hell feel like ‘cause it’s like my soul just always burning and everything around me constantly burning.”

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Drake Just Covered “Hey There Delilah” And The Internet Is Baffled

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Drake claimed he was done beefing with Kendrick Lamar. He was gearing up for “summer vibes,” which got fans of classics like “Controlla” and “Passionfruit” excited. Drizzy may not have won the K. Dot battle, but he’s always been good for hits. Right? Well, the enthusiasm for “summer vibes” has dimmed. The 6 God decided take a hard left and release a collab cover of the Plain White T’s song “Hey There Delilah.” Yes, the one you’re thinking of. Drake flipped it, though, so the title is now “Wah Gwan Delilah.”

To make things even more complicated, the cover is actually a remix of a cover originally released by the singer Snowd4y. Drake pulled a Soundcloud era move by hopping on a song that was already gaining a little bit of traction. The thing is, the song choice is baffling. Especially with the 6 God pouring Autotone on his vocals and swapping out the original lyrics for Toronto slang. The slang has resulted in good songs but there’s no defending this one. “Wah Gwan Delilah” is going to provide Drake haters with ammo for a long time.

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Drake Teamed Up With Toronto Artist Snowd4y

“I just show my dog your ‘Gram. He said he knows a man that slapped it, I’m so cheesed,” he sings. “Your ‘mademoiselle’ nights are geeked, I’m bent lowkey. Wah gwan, Delilah? Double date me if you like me.” It is a couplet so cringe-inducing it doesn’t even require analysis. It looks bad on paper, and sounds bad on record. It’s worth noting that this is the only song by Snowd4y listed on Genius. Snowd4ay is a new artist from the 6, which explains Drake’s desire to link up with him. Outside of repping the city, though, it’s hard to imagine what the rapper was thinking when he agreed to hop on the remix.

This confusion has understandably driven the social media response to “Wah Gwan Delilah.” Fans really want to know what’s going on with Drake, and whether he will ever be the same after the Kendrick Lamar battle. It seemed silly to believe that the rapper would struggle to get his footing after the beef, but this is an undeniably bad release. “Drake dropped that sh**ty song wah gwan Delilah with the Toronto accent,” one user wrote. “We not beating the washed allegations.” Another was baffled by Drake’s musical falloff in such a short period of time. “Drake is unreal,” they tweeted. “Just had one of the most insane beefs in hip hop history and drops this sh*t right after.”

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Social Media Is Roasting This Drake Cover

Keep scrolling to read more social media reactions to Drake’s newest release. Do you think the 6 God is falling off in real time? Is this just a bump in the road? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Joe Mazzulla Net Worth 2024: What Is The Boston Celtics NBA Head Coach Worth?

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Joe Mazzulla has established himself as a significant figure in the basketball world, both as a player and a coach. His career trajectory has led to a net worth of around $7 million as of 2024, according to SakariExam. This impressive financial milestone reflects his success and influence within the NBA and collegiate basketball circuits. Mazzulla’s basketball journey began on the West Virginia University courts, where he played as a point guard. Known for his leadership and tenacity, he transitioned seamlessly from playing to coaching. Over the years, Mazzulla has built a reputation for his deep understanding of the game, ability to mentor young players, and strategic insights, making him a respected coach in the NBA.

Early Life & College Career

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WASHINGTON – MARCH 22: Joe Mazzulla #3 of the West Virginia Mountaineers celebrates after defeating the Duke Blue Devils during the second round of the West Regional as part of the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Verizon Center on March 22, 2008 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Joe Mazzulla was born in Johnston, Rhode Island, where he developed a passion for basketball at an early age. His talent was evident in high school, leading to a successful collegiate career at West Virginia University. As a Mountaineer, Mazzulla was known for his grit, defensive prowess, and leadership on the court. He was crucial in leading his team to several NCAA tournament appearances, including a memorable run to the Final Four in 2010. During his college years, Mazzulla’s determination and basketball IQ were apparent. Despite facing injuries threatening his playing career, he consistently demonstrated resilience and a deep understanding of the game. These qualities would later define his coaching philosophy and approach.

Transition To Coaching

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 23: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics converses with Jayson Tatum #0 during the first quarter of Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

After graduating from West Virginia University, Mazzulla began his coaching career, initially taking on assistant coaching roles at various institutions. His ability to connect with players and his strategic mind quickly set him apart. Mazzulla’s coaching career took a significant leap when he joined the Boston Celtics organization, starting with their G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. In 2019, Mazzulla was promoted to the Celtics’ assistant coaching staff, where he made a substantial impact. His focus on player development and his detailed game-planning earned him respect within the organization. Mazzulla’s work ethic and basketball insights contributed to the Celtics’ success, particularly in nurturing young talent and improving the team’s defensive strategies.

Head Coaching Role & NBA Impact

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – FEBRUARY 03: Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla directs his team against the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden on February 03, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Joe Mazzulla’s coaching prowess was further recognized when he was appointed the Boston Celtics head coach. Under his leadership, the team has significantly improved, particularly in their defensive play and overall team cohesion. Mazzulla’s coaching style emphasizes accountability, strategic innovation, and fostering a culture of hard work and resilience. As head coach, Mazzulla has guided the Celtics through challenging seasons, demonstrating his ability to adapt and lead. His approach to coaching, which blends analytical rigor with an understanding of player psychology, has earned him accolades from players and peers. Mazzulla’s success in this role is a testament to his deep knowledge of the game and ability to inspire and develop his players.

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2 Live Crew Rapper Brother Marquis Dead At 58

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The hip-hop world has lost of its Miami bass pioneers. Brother Marquis, born Mark D. Ross, has died at age 58. The rapper made his name as one of the members of the group 2 Live Crew. While he wasn’t a founding member, his personality and rhyming ability make him an immediate standout. Brother Marquis provided classic verses on songs like “Me So Horny” and “We Want Some P**sy,” which remains party anthems to this day.

2 Live Crew started out as a Los Angeles group in 1984, but they didn’t forge their identity until they moved to Miami the following year. Brother Marquis joined 2 Live Crew after two singles, and thanks to his involvement, as well as that of manager/producer Luther Campbell, the group exploded. Their debut album, 1986’s The 2 Live Crew Is What We Are, went Gold. They got even bigger with As Nasty As They Wanna Be in 1988. The album contained the aforementioned hit “Me So Horny,” which featured a verse in which Brother Marquis mentions his own name. The song cracked the top 40, and the controversy that it sparked led to the album going double Platinum.

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Brother Marquis Is The Second 2 Live Crew Rapper To Pass

(L-R) American rappers Fresh Kid Ice (Chris Wong Won), Brother Marquis (Mark D. Ross), DJ Mr. Mixx (David Hobbs) and Luke Skyywalker (Luther Campbell), of the American hip hop group 2 Live Crew, pose for a group portrait with their MTV Moonman award during the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California, September 6, 1990. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fresh Kid Ice;Mark Ross;David Hobbs;Luther Campbell

Brother Marquis remained part of 2 Live Crew for the rest of his life. He did, however, pursue different side projects. He founded the duo 2 Nazty with DJ Toomp, and collaborated with Ice-T on the song “99 Problems,” which was later remade by Jay-Z. Brother Marquis returned to the group that made him famous for the albums Shake a Little Somethin’ and The Real One in 1996 and 1998, respectively. He also continued to tour with an abbreviated 2 Live Crew lineup throughout the 2010s.

Brother Marquis spoke on his musical impact during a 2014 interview with the New Miami Times. “I’m grateful and honored to be a pioneer as far as explicit lyrics,” he stated. “First Amendment rights, fighting censorship, and naked women on the stage. We were responsible for securing a lot of that freedom of speech for everybody.” Marquis is the second member of 2 Live Crew to pass away after Fresh Kid Ice in 2017. 2 Live Crew management confirmed that Marquis had been found dead in his home. There was no cause or additional details provided, however. Unnamed sources tell TMZ that Marquis’ death appears to be natural, with no signs of foul play.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Compares Donald Trump To George Floyd In Bizarre Twitter Rant

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There’s been a blitz of political news recently as the 2024 American election approaches. Both candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden have been subject to a variety of scandals, though Trump is dealing with much more. He recently became the first former president in American history to be formerly charged with a crime when he was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records last week. How the conviction will affect the upcoming election remains to be seen. But fans of the former president have come out against the verdict, claiming he is specifically being target for his political leanings.

Consequently, Marjorie Taylor Greene has been one of the loudest voices in defense of the former president. Earlier today, she took to Twitter to respond to fan claims that she worships Trump. Ironically, she posted it in between a series of tweets calling for Dr. Fauci to be arrested for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m tired of Democrat antics claiming Republicans worship Donald Trump. I worship God! Democrats are still worshiping Convicted Felon George Floyd,” her bizarre tweet reads. As far as those online can tell nobody brought up Floyd before Greene made those comments, making her post even stranger. Check out the post she made and the video she shared alongside it below.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Denies Worshipping Donald Trump

In the comments of an Instagram post recapping Greene’s bizarre day on Twitter, fans refute her claims. “Worship him, or bring awareness to how he was murdered in the street to bring about change? Ma’am, resign. Please” one comment reads. “This woman’s head needs to be medically examined because” another agrees. Many fans struggle to find any connection between the discussion she was having and George Floyd.

What do you think of Marjorie Taylor Greene comparing Donald Trump to George Floyd for seemingly no reason? Do you believe her when she denies that she worships former president Donald Trump? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Nipsey Hussle Business Grant: The Marathon x Earn Your Leisure Announce $100,000 Invest Fest Pitch Competition

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Invest Fest returns with a bang! This year, brace yourselves for the inaugural Nipsey Hussle Business Grant: $100,000 Invest Fest Pitch Competition. Along the journey, they have encountered remarkable entrepreneurs charting their course with unwavering purpose and commitment to excellence. Now, through their partnership with Microsoft and The Marathon were primed to award $100,000 to one outstanding entrepreneur to fuel their business ambitions. The top four finalists will grace the Invest Fest 2024 main stage to compete for the grand prize.

The Neighborhood Nip Foundation was created in 2019 with a mission to extend Nipsey Hussle’s legacy and mission to inspire the community through initiatives that will benefit underprivileged youth. Most recently the foundation was an official charity partner for the 2024 LA Marathon with over 65 participants finishing the 26.2 miles marathon. All funds raised went towards the rebirth of the Nipsey Hussle Plaza, home to the headquarters of The Neighborhood Nip Foundation, located at 3420 W. Slauson Ave., the original location of The Marathon Store in Los Angeles, CA.

Following Hussle’s passion for creating a program that aids and encourages youth to reach their highest potential, the renovated site will serve as a massive community center for elementary through high school level students. Led by staff members of the foundation and additional volunteers from the community, programming will range from academic studies to music and studio-specific access. Additionally, the plaza will offer exclusive access to The Marathon Store, which will not be open to the public, as well as free haircuts at Steve’s Barbershop named after Hussle’s childhood friend & business partner, Stephen “Fatts” Donaldson. Hussle’s estate plans to open the doors of The Neighborhood Nip Foundation in 2024.

All applications will be reviewed after the posted deadline. Successful applicants will be notified via email by August 16th, 2024.

Notification is subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with all the terms and conditions set forth herein. Link to the rules of the competition here

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Kanye West Sued For Sexual Harassment By Former Assistant

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Kanye West is in legal hot water. The legendary rapper has been accused of sexual harassment by a woman who used to be his assistant, Lauren Pisciotta. The assistant claims that she worked with West on his fashion line, as well as a trio of songs on his 2021 album, Donda. What started out as a working relationship quickly spiraled, however. Pisciotta alleges that West sent her sexually explicit texts and videos of him having sexual relations with other women.

TMZ broke the news of the lawsuit on June 3. Pisciotta was hired by Kanye West in July 2021, and she claimed that she was offered $1 million by the rapper to delete her OnlyFans account. Within a year, she was promoted to Chief of Staff for several of West’s companies, with an annual salary of $4 million. The downside of this promotion that was Pisciotta claims she was frequently subjected to sexual harassment. She said West repeatedly pleasured himself during phone conversations, and asked her to guess what he was doing. Pisciotta also claimed that that rapper was fixated on the sexual habits of her boyfriends. She added that West would repeatedly describe his sexual fantasies to her via text.

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Kanye West’s Ex-Employee Cited Sexually Explicit Texts

TMZ provides example of these alleged texts. One of them reads: “See my problem is I be wanting to f**k. But then after I f**k I want a girl to tell me how hard they been f**ked while I’m f**king them. Then I want her to cheat on me.” Things get more explicit in the subsequent examples. One text, in particular, sees West claim that his genitalia is “racist” due to his sexual preferences. I’m going to stare at pictures of white woman with black a*ses,” he allegedly wrote. “And beat the sh*t out of my racist d**k.” It should be noted that the latter example was a text that Pisciotta recalled from memory. Pisciotta was fired from West’s company in October 2022. The former Chief of Staff claimed that West offered her $3 million as a severence package, but has yet to pay her.

Pisciotta is reportedly suing for breach of contract, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and hostile work environment. This is not the first time Kanye West has been accused of questionable behavior by his ex-employees. In 2022, NBC claimed that West paid a settlement to a former employee who claimed West praised Adolf Hitler during work meetings. Five other employees have attested to the fact that the rapper has brought up Hitler in professional settings. West’s camp has yet to comment on these latest allegations.

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