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The case surrounding the murder of Mo3 continues to develop and unfold as multiple suspects have been either indicted or charged with killing the Dallas, Texas rapper. Since his tragic passing last November, the Hip-Hop community has celebrated Mo3’s artistry and legacy, and earlier this spring, his posthumous album Shottaz 4 Eva debuted at the 36th spot on the Billboard 200. Even after the release of Shottaz 4 Eva, however, more details continue to surface about Mo3’s untimely death.

According to HipHopDX, a Houston crip called FDA has recently revealed that Mo3 allegedly killed two people in September 2020, a couple of months prior to his brutal murder on a Dallas freeway in November.

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While being interviewed for the HighThoughtsTV YouTube channel, FDA discussed organized crime, OG Bobby Billions, Trapboy Freddy, and eventually, the months leading up to Mo3’s death. FDA alleges that Mo3 killed two people at V Live Houston after they started shooting at him first.

“He killed two people in Houston. Yeah, at VLive. They tried to kill him at VLive,” FDA says during the interview.

According to HipHopDX, the altercation at V Live Houston that FDA speaks of has been publicly documented, but contrary to FDA’s account, only two people were left injured without any subsequent reports of either of those people passing away.

Check out FDA’s full interview with HighTHoughtsTV below.

Do you believe what FDA has said about Mo3’s September 2020 altercation at V Live Houston?

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After being drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2017, Caleb Swanigan has led a difficult life. In the midst of the pandemic, many athletes who have faced instability throughout their careers have fallen on severe hardships and Swanigan is certainly no exception. At the end of 2020, he was pulled over by police who suspected he had drugs in the vehicle. That’s when he was caught with over three pounds of weed.

Per WANE-TV:

“Swanigan, 23, was pulled over around 2 a.m. on Dec. 23, 2020, on eastbound U.S. 30 by Columbia City Police. During the stop, police found 3.4 pounds of marijuana in Swanigan’s vehicle, as well as $3,415 in cash and some drug paraphernalia. Swanigan was arrested and booked into the Whitley County Jail. He was released on bond.”

While showing up to court recently, it was revealed that Swanigan now weighs over 400 pounds, which is 150 pounds above his playing weight. As for the aforementioned drug case, he pled guilty to his charges and now faces a 180-day suspended sentence.

After being taken by the Trail Blazers, Swanigan went on to play with the Sacramento Kings and eventually landed back with the Blazers in 2020. Unfortunately, he was never able to find consistency and hasn’t been in the league since. Hopefully, he is able to recover from this, and turn things around.

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After months of speculation, we finally have confirmation that A$AP Rocky and Rihanna are indeed an item. The two superstar artists have been photographed together in Barbados, New York City, Los Angeles, and other cities as they seemingly enjoyed each other’s company. While neither of them has spoken up about their rumored relationship until today, A$AP Rocky finally confirmed that he’s with Rih, calling her the “love of [his] life” in a new interview with GQ.

“The love of my life. My lady,” he said when the interviewer mentioned Rihanna. He went on to explain that his relationship with her is solid. “[A relationship is] so much better when you got the One. She amounts to probably, like, a million of the other ones. I think when you know, you know. She’s the One.”

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Rocky revealed that he bonded with Rihanna over fashion, music, and more after taking a long tour across the United States, making stops in Memphis and several other cities as they drove from New York to Los Angeles. 

Elsewhere in the interview, Rocky spoke about his new music and how he was “emotionally discouraged” about the charting position from his last commercial project, explaining that he doesn’t think people got the album. 

“It’s all about the evolution,” he said about his new album, which is tentatively titled All Smiles. “If I’m still doing the same shit with the same sounds and the same bars and the same visuals from years ago, what’s the point? You got that catalog. You can go revisit that. […] I just want to make some good music, that’s all. I want to feel great about doing it, and I want people to feel great about hearing it.” He called the album a “ghetto love tale” and said it was “way more mature” than some of his older work.

Read the full interview with A$AP Rocky at the link below and let us know what you think about his comments.

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Since he first captured attention with his eerie breakout tape Savage Mode, produced in its entirety by Metro Boomin in a particularly spooky headspace. While some weren’t initially on board with Savage’s artistry, particularly his monotone delivery and laid-back flow, the Atlanta rapper quickly showcased undeniable growth as he continued to release quality projects. 

Following the release of Without Warning, Savage kicked off a hot streak with projects like his acclaimed I Am > I Was, and most recently, the anticipated sequel to Savage Mode with Metro Boomin. Throughout his run, Savage has stepped up his bars considerably, to the point where he’s actually hanging toe-to-toe with J. Cole on their recent collaboration “My Life.” All things considered, he’s earned his place at the top of rap’s new generation, and as such, has become one of the most exciting artists to watch.

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During a recent interview with Ebro Darden, 21 shared a bit of insight into what he’s got planned for this year, as many have already been clamoring for another studio album. “That’s what I’m planning on,” teases Savage, speaking on the possibility of a 2021 release. “That’s what I’m planning on. But I like quality work. So however long that takes, it’ll take but I’m dropping something, for sure.”

While not entirely confirmation, it certainly bodes well that 21 is aiming to release new music this year. Though he might be set on taking his time on the next LP, many have yet to give up hope on the rumored reunion project with Offset Without Warning 2, which has been in high demand ever since the first one dropped on Halloween of 2017. We’ll have to keep an eye out for more news on 21 Savage’s next musical endeavor — in the meantime, you can catch his recent work on the Saw: Spiral soundtrack EP right here.

WATCH: 21 Savage & Chris Rock Talk “Saw: Spiral”, New Music, & More

Kwame Brown has been coming after everyone who has ever criticized him and it has led to some pretty spicy Instagram Live sessions. Brown has gone after the likes of Stephen A. Smith and he has also had a ton of smoke for the “All The Smoke” podcast which recently did an episode with Gilbert Arenas. During that episode, Stephen Jackson and Arenas seemingly had some harsh words for Brown who was known to be a complete draft bust.

While co-host Matt Barnes didn’t have too much to say on the topic, he ended up caught in Brown’s crosshairs. This past week, Barnes went on ESPN’s The Jump where he spoke on the situation, noting that he understands where Brown is coming from although at the end of the day, he has no reason to be upset.

“I get where he’s coming from. He’s kind of been the butt of jokes coming into the league and not being able to live up to the No. 1 potential,” Barnes said. “I guess some stuff was said on the podcast… I didn’t say nothing or do nothing. If you want to be mad at anyone, be mad at MJ for drafting you number one.”

For now, it seems like the Kwame Brown beefs are dead in the water, albeit, this has certainly provided some entertainment this week as the NBA heads towards the postseason.

New details have been released pertaining to the shooting of Chicago rapper Lil Reese this weekend. The self-proclaimed “Grim Reaper” was reportedly among three men that were shot on Saturday morning. The rapper was most recently reported as being in “fair” condition after a bullet grazed his eye.

The latest information regarding the shooting provides further insight into the shooter’s identity, as well as the possible motive. According to a report from Fox 32 Chicago, a man tracked his son’s stolen car to a parking garage and tried to detain the men inside. The 55-year-old father had used a GPS tracker and his son’s cell phone to track the whereabouts of the stolen vehicle. When he arrived to confront the people inside the car, another person appeared and began firing shots at the vehicle. The driver rushed away from the scene and crashed before the people inside exchanged gunfire with the other shooter. Lil Reese was reportedly one of the men inside.

The rapper is lucky to still be alive after yet another shooting incident. He was also wounded in a shooting in 2019, which he recently detailed a few weeks ago. “I was by myself,” he said in April 2021. “When I got shot and I realized I got shot, I got out the car. Looking around, tryin’ to see where they at. Wasn’t nobody around, so I just got in the car that was behind me and just told them to take me to the hospital. I ain’t gon’ lie, I thought it was over for a minute. ‘Cause I was shot in the neck, but I’m like, if I make it, I make it.”

We will continue to keep you updated on Lil Reese’s status. Pray for him and the other victims.

 
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Kwame Brown’s career in the NBA was an interesting one. After being drafted first overall by Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards, Brown went on to become one of the most notable draft busts of all time. Over the years, this has led to a ton of jokes on his name and it has also led to some harsh words from analysts like Stephen A. Smith, who described Brown as a “bonafide scrub.”

After comments made on the “All The Smoke” podcast, Brown decided to unleash on those who have criticized him, and it led to some hilarious IG live material. In fact, he challenged Stephen A. Smith to a fistfight, which is a challenge that ultimately went viral on social media platforms.

Since Brown’s comments, fans have been wondering if and when Stephen A. would respond. Well, last night, Smith saw everyone’s tweets and decided to chime in on the whole thing. In short, Smith is simply ducking the smoke here, and firmly believes that Brown can say whatever he wants. Smith acknowledges he’s slandered the man over the years, although he won’t be engaging in any sort of beef.

“I will do no such thing. I will not waste my time. That man is right; he’s been retired for years, yet all of us have been guilty of getting on him from time-to-time. He has every right to speak his mind. Go for it!” Smith wrote.

Needless to say, the Stephen A. Vs. Kwame beef looks to be pretty one-sided at this point. Smith has bigger things to worry about, especially with the NBA playoffs on the horizon.

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