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New York rap veteran Fat Joe has seen just about everything in the music business. That includes being involved in an intense industry beef with 50 Cent, squashing that beef, and growing from it to spread lessons to the next generation of artists. Fat Joe Reveals How Beef W/ 50 Cent Ended During an appearance […]
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DJ Khaled is averaging one music video a day at this point. Fresh off of the release of KHALED KHALED, which is expected to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 next week, the Miami vet has continued to flood the streets with new visuals that it seems he’s turning around quite rapidly. On Friday, Khaled revealed footage of himself, Lil Baby, and Lil Durk on the set for the music video for “EVERY CHANCE I GET” which he has now unveiled in full. The electrifying visuals were shot by the legendary Joseph Khan who brings Khaled, Durk and Baby together on a fiery surrounded by women and foreign cars.
The latest offering from DJ Khaled arrives after he released the music video for “THANKFUL” ft. Jeremih and Lil Wayne.
The new collaboration from Durk and Baby is hopefully a taste of what we could expect from their forthcoming collaborative album, The Voice Of The Heroes. The two rappers have been teasing the project heavily and letting fans know that they’re locked away in the studio working on it.
Check the latest video from DJ Khaled above.
Indianapolis native Maeta has been an artist to keep an eye out for since 2019’s Do Not Disturb. Fast forward two years later, and she’s proven precisely why with the major label debut Habits. The R&B star’s latest project is seven songs in length with appearances from Buddy, BEAM, and Leven Kali. Habits also boasts production from Kaytranada, Skrillex, Mustard, and more.
“Habits is about everything that comes with being in a toxic relationship – love, anger, sex, growth, self-esteem,” Maeta said of the project in a statement. “I was finding my way through one during the making of this project, so it was like therapy for me during that time. I’m so excited for everyone to hear this project, and my hope is that people connect with the music and feel uplifted, healed, and understood.”
Check the project out below.
One day after sharing he’s in the “worst shape” of his life, Will Smith is back with an explanation. The beloved actor often shares intimate details about his personal life and he recently got candid about his quarantine weight gain. Like millions of others, Smith packed on a few pounds while locked down under quarantine, so he has decided to inspire by sharing his journey into getting back to his fit bod.
On Tuesday (May 4), Smith uploaded another photo of his 2021 physique and posed wearing nothing but boxer briefs. In the caption, Smith explained that his journey isn’t about looking better, but feeling healthier.
“This is the body that carried me through an entire pandemic and countless days grazing thru the pantry,” wrote Smith. “I love this body, but I wanna FEEL better. No more midnight muffins…this is it! Imma get in the BEST SHAPE OF MY LIFE!!!!! Teaming up with @YouTube to get my health & wellness back on track. Hope it works!”
In the comments to his post, Diplo added, “This is staged.. Your gonna have abs in like 3 days.” YouTube reportedly describes the series as being about Smith “rebuilding his body into the best shape of his life and getting his groove back along the way.” According to CNN, it’s tentatively titled Best Shape of My Life. Check out Will Smith’s post below and let us know if you gained any pandemic weight.
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A jury convicted Derek Chauvin of murder for the death of George Floyd but his attorney is requesting that the verdict gets tossed. Per CNN, Eric Nelson, attorney for Chauvin, filed a motion for a re-trial on claims that there were errors made amongst the jury and in their decision to convict the former Minneapolis police officer.
Nelson’s motion listed factors such as “abuse of discretion that deprived the Defendant of a fair trial” and “a verdict that is contrary to law,” among others. Nelson also stated that there were errors made by the judge, intimidation of witnesses, misconduct among prosecutors, and an overwhelming amount of publicity that would make the outcome unfair. “The publicity here was so pervasive and so prejudicial before and during this trial that it amounted to a structural defect in the proceedings,” Nelson wrote.
Nelson elaborated on claims of the court had “abused its discretion by not granting the defense’s request to change venues to sequester the jury. As for prosecutors committing misconduct, Nelson said it was “including but not limited to: disparaging the Defense; improper vouching; and failing to adequately prepare its witnesses.”
During his final statement, Nelson requested a mistrial. The judge denied the motion but added that there would be grounds to appeal. We’ll keep you posted on any more updates surrounding the trial.
It’s been a busy season for Tory Lanez. He’s recently shared a series of capsules, the latest being his R&B offering Playboy, and last weekend, he hosted a live virtual concert where he was praised for his talents. Days ago, we learned that Lanez and Chris Brown were working on a joint album, and Lanez has been developing other ventures, as well, including a water brand that he stated would help victims in the recent Texas storm.
The singer also reportedly wants to do more for people who may have great ideas for businesses but need investors. Lanez made the announcement over on Twitter that he’s working on helping a select few fulfill their dreams.
“I’m going to create a funding system for independent women with small businesses,” tweeted Lanez. “My female fans hit my DM with such amazing business plans … now it’s time I figure how to get them to the next step !!!” He returned to add, “And I’ma figure out how to help my umbrellas with these FUCKED UP STUDENT LOANS ….. don’t worry y’all just wait.”
Aside from his plans to help others, Lanez is still facing legal battles. Love & Hip Hop Miami‘s Prince reportedly sued Lanez over an alleged physical altercation at a nightclub and the singer’s shooting case involving Megan Thee Stallion is ongoing.
Honeykomb Brazy is facing gun and drug charges after he was arrested for probation violation earlier on Monday morning. Per Fox10, the rapper was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for violating his conditions in connection to a shootout in Montgomery, AL.
Police said the shootout took place two days before the rapper was heading back to his hometown of Mobile, AL for his grandparents’ funeral who died in a house fire in February. The District Attorney claims that the rapper’s crew and a rival crew got into a shootout outside of a barbershop in Montgomery. Alleged footage of the incident reveals a car rolling up on the rapper and his associates and began firing their guns. Brazy allegedly returned fire.
The District Attorney is seeking the judge’s approval to revoke Honeykomb Brazy’s probation with the new set of evidence surrounding the charges he faces. The D.A. also wants his probation to be rescinded for not reporting to his probation officer and leaving the state without permission.
A member of Brazy’s team shared a statement from the rapper through his Instagram page asking for “the best lawyer,” and offering an explanation to his arrest.
“They brung up charges from 2016 n they ain’t start targeting me like this until my grandparents got killed[.] My probation officer try to make me report the day b4 the funeral I felt disrespected because I just saw him 2 days be n when I left 6 police cars pulled me over for nun… That was on my bday Feb. 23 the funeral was Feb 26 he tries to make come back Feb 25 like I was going threw so much n I was feeling like they was trying to plant some on me.”
Read Honeykomb Brazy’s post below.
Academy Award winner and member of the legendary Three 6 Mafia Crunchy Black has been making headlines of late, largely in part to a still-ongoing multi-part interview with DJ Vlad. Never one to pull punches or filter his true feelings, as evidenced by his recent assessment of Saweetie, Crunchy once again found himself swept into the conversation surrounding the ongoing legal case between Tory Lanez and Megan The Stallion.
Adamantly maintaining that Tory Lanez indeed shot Megan, DJ Vlad once again voiced his belief that Tory would end up in jail for his alleged involvement. He also revealed that an irate Tory actually hit his DMs afterward, prompting Vlad to sound off on the melodically-inclined rapper. It should be noted that Crunchy Black has previously voiced his displeasure with Tory Lanez in the past, having deemed him a “sucka” in another Vlad TV interview last October.
This time, Crunchy has a more direct message for Tory. “I saw the little video trying to act like he won the case,” he begins. “But we know, just as well as you know, Mr. Tory Lanez. I heard in the song, he said ‘I don’t give a fu*k if you like me or not.’ And I felt like he was talking to me. Well, I’m talking to you, Tory Lanez. I don’t give a fu*k if you don’t like me. I don’t do sweetheart rapping. I’m not going to tell a bitch I love her when I really don’t. All that sweetheart shit you doing — fu*k him! I fu*k with Megan Thee Stallion, and I mean that.”
“I’m not going to cop out like ‘maybe she was lying,’ or none of that cause she was telling the truth,” he continues. “Fu*k you, n***a. I will never need you to sing on a song for me. Unless Juicy J or DJ Paul call you, and put me on the song. Fu*k you, you lame as fu*k.” Vlad proceeds to dub the Canadian rapper “Tory Lamez,” prompting a hearty chuckle from Crunchy. “That’s a good one,” he laughs, before signing off with a truly x-rated final statement on the matter.
Check out Crunchy Black’s harsh words for Tory Lanez below, as seen on Vlad TV. As for the ongoing legal situation between Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion, we’ll be sure to keep you posted on developments as they unfold.
WATCH: Crunchy Black speaks on Tory Lanez during a VLAD TV interview
Texas is home to some of the latest women to emerge in the rap game in the past few years. Big Jade is making her intentions clear that she’s the next to emerge out of the South and each single is proof that she’s coming to win. Over the past few months, she’s unveiled a slew of new singles that have been in steady rotation such as “Gucci Bag” and “No Hook.”
Over the weekend, Big Jade came through with a massive banger alongside Erica Banks and BeatKing titled, “Dem Girlz.” The banger forms the muddiness of Texas with BeatKing’s chopped-and-screwed hook while the production brings out the liveliness of Miami nights. Jade comes through swinging on the first verse, asserting herself as the next chick to dominate the rap game. Meanwhile, Erica Banks matches Jade’s energy with cut-throat bars and a mouthful of quotables.
Quotable Lyrics
Smoking on Lexus, pull up with a Lexus
Coming direct, I ain’t sending no message
We got some money, we turnt and we flexing
Selling them bundles, got tired of finessing, ayy
