Fatman Scoop’s family has issued a statement following the rapper’s sudden death after an onstage collapse, and they mourned their ‘constant source of support.’
Month: September 2024
Pharrell’s Lego Documentary ‘Piece By Piece’ Premieres At Telluride Film Festival
Pharrell’s animated Lego biopic had its premiere at a Colorado film festival this weekend, and the movie garnered some positive notices.
The Game Is Nearly Done With ‘The Documentary 3’: ‘I Been In The Studio Everyday’
The Game says he’s nearly finished with the third ‘Documentary’ album, set to come two decades after the first one, which was his debut.
Drake Puts Two New ‘100 Gigs’ Tracks On Streaming Services
Drake is adding two out of three of the second batch of new ‘100 Gigs’ tunes to streaming services; so far, ‘SOD’ is still unavailable.
JAY-Z And Michael Jackson’s First Meeting Stood Out To Rodney Jerkins For This Reason
JAY-Z was apparently uniquely “humble” when he met Michael Jackson for the first time. Rodney Jerkins, who produced much of the legendary singer’s 2001 album Invincible, recently detailed how he and JAY met for the first time during an interview with The Almanac of Rap. After the meeting, JAY eventually brought Jackson out at Summer Jam 2001 for an iconic performance.
“You remember when Michael was brought up onstage by JAY-Z?” Jerkins said, as caught by HipHopDX. “Who do you think introduced JAY-Z to Michael? So I get the call from my man Big Chuck, who’s from Brooklyn, and Big Jon [Platt], the publisher — he’s now the CEO of Sony/ATV. And they were like, ‘Yo, JAY really want[s] to meet Michael. Can you make that happen?’ I was like, ‘I got you.’ So I brought him up to the studio, took him to meet Michael. That was the most humble I ever seen JAY-Z in my life… I know JAY to be so cool, and you could tell it was a different thing when he got with Mike.”
Read More: Nicki Minaj Says JAY-Z Bringing Out Michael Jackson Was Her 1st Concert Experience
Michael Jackson Performs In Los Angeles
JAY bringing out Michael Jackson at Summer Jam recently resurfaced in the headlines after Nicki Minaj revealed it was the first concert she had ever been to during an interview with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, earlier this year. “Many, many years ago… and Michael Jackson came out. Yes,” she said at the time. “He was a surprise guest on JAY-Z’s set. He didn’t perform, he came out of this box and the people went crazy.”
Rodney Jerkins Recalls Working With JAY-Z
Memphis Bleek also reflected on the set during an appearance on Drink Champs, last year. Check out Jerkins’ latest comments on it below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rodney Jerkins as well as JAY-Z on HotNewHipHop.
Read More: Jay-Z Brings Out Michael Jackson At Summer Jam 2001 In New Unseen Footage
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Rick Ross Teases Mike Tyson And Evander Holyfield Fight As His Next Venture
Rick Ross says that his next business move is to set up a fight between legendary boxers Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. He shared the goal while speaking with his followers on social media in a video he filmed of himself in his front yard. Tyson is currently gearing up for a bout with Jake Paul in November, but afterward, Ross wants to organize the rematch.
“Once Tyson knocks out Jake Paul, I’ma get Tyson and Holyfield to fight in my front yard,” Ross said. “I’m going to put a ring right there. I want the judges to be Snoop Dogg, Kevin Hart [and] DJ Akademiks. The ring is gonna be right there at the Promise Land. Thrilla in Manila’—the biggest.”
Read More: Mike Tyson & Evander Holyfield Go In-Depth On Infamous Biting Scandal
Mike Tyson Inducts Evander Holyfield Into The Boxing Hall Of Fame
Holyfield and Tyson fought twice during their careers, with the second match featuring the infamous biting incident. In the years after their rivalry, they became much more close. The two even sat down together with Oprah in 2008 to make amends. “This is a beautiful guy,” Tyson said of Holyfield at the time. “Me and this guy both come from basically the sewage, and we watched each other grow to become established and esteemed fighters, you know what I mean? And I just want you to know it’s been a pleasure passing through life being acquainted with you.” In more recent years, the two teamed up to launch a line of cannabis edibles.
Rick Ross Wants To Set Up Mike Tyson & Evander Holyfield Fight
Check out Ross’ post about Tyson and Holyfield below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rick Ross on HotNewHipHop.
Read More: Mike Tyson Reportedly Turned Down $25 Million Evander Holyfield Fight
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