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Moneybagg Yo is at a high point in his career. He recently scored the #1 album in the country with A Gangsta’s Pain and his profile continues to blow up. Live shows might not be back in action across the country but clearly, there are still pockets of America that are welcoming in live acts with open arms.

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Bagg recently flexed his show rate which is upwards of $200K these days but last week, he faced some criticism from a TikToker who deemed his live shows boring. Mind you, he was playing in front of a relatively intimate crowd in the middle of the day but he made it clear that it wasn’t the only bag he had to secure that day. “I had 4 other shows dat same day,” he claimed. “Do u think I give af?! Tell em post da others ones.”

Fans might have not shared video from his concerts that gained the same attention as the TikToker but Bagg came to clarify that his live performances are LIT. The rapper hit the ‘Gram with a bit of BTS footage of his live show that was clearly packed to the brim. “200K Ah Gig,” he captioned the post. “S/o To Det Promoter, Money Well Spent! Floor 2 Ceiling.”

Peep the footage below. Will you be checking out Moneybagg Yo in your town? Sound off in the comments. 

In a few months from now, Tyson Fury is expected to fight against the likes of Anthony Joshua in a bid to unite the heavyweight division and declare an undisputed champion of the world. Considering who Fury has beaten over the last couple of years, he is expected to come away with the victory although you can never count out Joshua who is a superb technical fighter with a massive punch.

Now, however, Fury is being challenged by the likes of Frank Sanchez who is undefeated to start his career. Sanchez is a member of Team Canelo and he got to go face-to-face with Fury ahead of Alvarez’s match against Billy Joe Saunders. According to Elie Seckbach os EsNews, Sanchez actually said “Hey! Fight me next” although Fury essentially told him to buzz off.

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Sanchez fought against Nagy Aguilera last night during the same card as Canelo. In the end, Sanchez won although it came in controversial fashion as he hit Aguilera behind the head, leading to a TKO in Sanchez’s favor. Despite this ending, Sanchez is a rising star in the heavyweight division and if Fury beats Joshua, then Sanchez could be a potential challenger later on down the line.

Let us know who you think is going to win between Fury and Joshua, in the comments below.

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Texas is no Queens but it seems that 50 Cent is adapting well to his new environment. Earlier this week, the rapper announced that he was moving to Houston, though he maintained that his love for New York City remains strong. It’s not entirely clear why he’s there but one could suspect it has something to do with television production. 

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Anyways, the rapper’s clearly enjoying his time in Houston these days. On Friday, the rapper appeared at Rodeo Houston for the 2021 Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition where he became the Reserve Grand Champion for Le Chemin du Roi. Unfortunately, he did take an L during the evening while betting alongside other wealthy folks for a bottle of wine. The rapper said he put up $175K for a bottle and he ultimately ended up losing. 

“When they told me I won, I almost fainted. I was really excited,” Fif told ABC 13. “I am very proud of this.”

The rapper’s appearance in Houston this weekend had many locals thrilled. Fif was spotted with several fans, posing for pictures with a massive cowboy hat on. 

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner publicly welcomed Fif to the city with an IG post of the two during a toy drive. “It is great to hear that you have chosen our city as your new home. Welcome to the most diverse city in the nation,” he wrote. 

Check 50’s posts below. 

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Atlanta lyricist and Gucci Mane affiliate Ralo has been dealing with a federal drug case for the past three years. The artist was arrested alongside 13 other individuals three years ago on charges of trafficking millions of dollars worth of marijuana. Last year, it seemed like he had made reasonable strides in the case after it was reported he was granted a nearly $250 thousand bond before evidence that he was orchestrating drug deals behind bars surfaced. 

To this day, he remains behind bars. Ralo has fortunately just received good news regarding the Free Ralo movement, receiving a major co-sign from a former congressman in his ongoing fight to be freed. In a letter addressed to current POTUS Joe Biden shared with Complex, former Georgia Rep. Kwanza Hall urged the president to grant the rapper clemency. 

“[Ralo] has pleaded guilty, accepted reasonability and is currently awaiting sentencing,” Hall wrote in his letter. “… As a long-time advocate for racial equality and justice reform, I truly believe that it is long past time to end the war on drugs, particularly with regard to marijuana.”

“During your campaign, you promised to decriminalize marijuana, release those who are still in prison for marijuana-related offenses and expunge the records of those with felony marijuana convictions so that they may go on to live meaningful lives,” he continued. “… [Ralo] is very influential amongst young people throughout the nation and can be a very strong force for good working with myself and other justice reform advocates.”

Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West welcomed their fourth child Psalm West back in 2019. Conceived via surrogate, the adorable toddler is the youngest of the entire next-gen of the Kardashian clan.  “With the arrival of our fourth child. We are blessed beyond measure. We have everything we need,” said Kim at the time of their bundle of joy’s birth.

While they have since split, the former couple has already vowed to split custody of their children so they spend a fair amount of time with both parents. The youngest Kardashian-West turned two years old today and in celebration of the milestone, Pslam’s mother penned a sweet birthday message for the youngster recognizing his unwavering effect on his family’s life. 

 
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“My Taurus baby Psalm. He turns 2 today on Mother’s Day. Such a special day to share together,” began Kardashian. “He’s my child that looks most Armenian to me like my grandpa and reminds me so much of my dad. He is the sweetest baby ever!!! I can’t even describe his smile and sweetness that everyone just feels when they are with him.”

She continued, “Psalm- you have brought such calmness and evenness into all of our lives! All of your cousins and siblings love you so much! You really are the joy of our crew! Mommy loves you SOOOOOO much!!!”

Khloe Kardashian echoed the love in the comments, penning under the post, “Pslamy you are so so special!!!! I love you baby boy!!!! Happy birthday.” 

As for Kim, she’s fresh off the tails of officially filing for divorce from Kanye West in February. The couple is planning for joint custody.