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Beyonce Turned Down An Offer To Perform At The 2021 Grammys

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After initially being postponed, the 63rd Annual Grammys Award Ceremony kicks off this weekend. Leading the nominations is Beyonce, who is up for nine Grammys including both Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year. The additional nominations makes her the most Grammy-nominated female artist in history with an impressive 79 nominations. But despite her recognition, Beyonce will not be seen performing at this year’s event.

This weekend’s ceremony will be taking place in person across five small stages situated around LA in order to minimize interactions. Several artists have been booked to perform at the ceremony, including Cardi B, Bad Bunny, Doja Cat, Taylor Swift, and Dua Lipa. One major star not on the list, though, is Beyonce.

The Recording Academy claims that they extended an offer to Beyonce to perform, but she declined. In a statement to the LA Times, Recording Academy interim chief executive Harvey Mason said, “It’s unfortunate because she’s such a big part of the Recording Academy. We absolutely wish we had her onstage.”

Neither Beyonce nor the Recording Academy has addressed her reason for turning down the event. It may have to do with the concern over attending an in-person event, but it could also be due to the backlash the Recording Academy has faced this past year. Back in January of 2020, former Grammys CEO Deborah Dugan alleged that the Recording Academy has a history of sexual misconduct and corruption, and she wasn’t the only one to say so. After being snubbed of an award this year, The Weeknd slammed the ceremony as corrupt and called for greater transparency in the nomination process. Other artists like Ellie Goulding, Zayn, Fiona Apple, and Lil Wayne have made similar, disdainful remarks about the Grammys.

Some of the artists mentioned here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

George Floyd Civil Lawsuit Settled For $27 Million

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George Floyd’s family will receive $27 million dollars from the city of Minneapolis as a result of the settlement from the wrongful death civil rights lawsuit. This is also the largest pre-trial settlement issued for a wrongful death civil rights lawsuit in U.S. history.

The federal lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota on July 15, 2020, by Kaarin Nelson Shaffer, the named trustee for the family. The claim filed included a complaint against the city, listing them as the responsible party for the Minneapolis Police Department because they are the city’s primary use for law enforcement.  

George Floyd died at the hands of police officers on May 25, 2020, at the 3700 block of South Chicago Avenue South in Minneapolis, and the settlement also includes $500,000 to enhance the business district on that same block. 

Attorney L. Chris Stewart said the family still awaits justice in criminal courts, however the settlement “provides a path forward for our clients and ensures that George Floyd’s death will result in substantive, positive change.”

George Floyd’s brother, Rodney, stated, “Our family is grateful for all those who care so deeply about George’s life and our loss, and this agreement is a necessary step for all of us to begin to get some closure. George’s legacy for those who loved him will always be his spirit of optimism that things can get better, and we hope this agreement does just that – that it makes things a little better in Minneapolis and holds up a light for communities around the country.”

As we reported recently, the trial judge in the lawsuit reinstated Derek Chauvin’s third-degree murder charge. Opening arguments from selected jurors are not expected to be released until March 29, and the case is predicted to last throughout the month of April. 

6ix9ine Flexes His Obscene Chain Collection

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6ix9ine has been one of the internet’s most hated figures over the last few years and he certainly hasn’t been doing himself any favors. After snitching on his entire crew back in 2019, 6ix9ine was allowed out of jail early due to COVID-19 and since then, he has been nothing but a nuisance. He is all over social media disrespecting deceased artists, and it seems like he has no plans to slow down. 

Despite his lack of record sales, 6ix9ine continues to bring in the money and he has spent it all on material goods. The artist has racked up a huge collection of chains and he is never afraid to show off each new piece. This time around, 6ix9ine decided to show off his entire fleet, all while sitting in a luxury car.

“WHEN I FIRST STARTED RAPPING Haters : I give him 6 months and he’s done 4 YEARS LATER …………..69 : How much does the Bugatti cost? You guys take cash?” 6ix9ine wrote. Clearly, 6ix9ine just wants to take every opportunity to rub his success in the face of his haters which is a strategy that has yet to pay off in terms of sales.

For now, it seems like 6ix9ine will continue with these antics, and we highly doubt he will stop anytime soon. After all, it’s what keeps him going.

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Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Break Up, Ending Two-Year Engagement: Report

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In an unexpected development, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have reportedly called it quits on their engagement and relationship altogether. According to TMZ, sources closely connected to the couple have revealed that the two superstars, who were affectionately known together as J-Rod, broke up on Friday. This unfortunate news comes almost exactly two years after Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez got engaged in March of 2019, and roughly four years after they started dating.

TMZ’s report states that a reason for their split has yet to be revealed, but the canceled engagement has taken place about a month following rumors that claimed that A-Rod was cheating on J-Lo with Southern Charm reality star Madison LeCroy. Rodriguez vehemently denied those allegations, so fans of the celebrities will have to stay tuned for more details surrounding their untimely split.

The couple last appeared on each other’s Instagrams in the final days of February, and they are reportedly physically separated as well, with Rodriguez staying in Miami while Lopez is in the Dominican Republic filming a movie. Together, they were one of pop-culture’s most beloved couples, so it’s going to be sad to see J-Lo and A-Rod go their separate ways. Check out some of the sweetest posts from throughout their four-year relationship.

Hopefully, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are both handling their reported split as well as possible, but stay tuned as more updates on this story are sure to come.

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Diddy’s Ex Jennifer Lopez + A-Rod Call Off Engagement

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Pop music superstar/actress Jennifer Lopez and retired baseball legend Alex Rodriguez are done-done. The celebrity couple has reportedly broken up after four years together, two of which saw them engaged to be married. J-Lo + A-Rod: Another 2021 Celebrity Breakup It’s still early in 2021, but there has been a lot of celebrity couples going […]

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Freddie Gibbs Has An Army Of Fans Rooting For His Grammy

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Indiana rapper Freddie Gibbs is really winning. He went to social media to share a dope portrait of himself alongside a story praising his success and getting everybody hyped for the Grammys. Freddie Gibbs Is Hyped For The Grammys Gibbs took to his Instagram with a few screenshots as he prepares for this Sunday’s 63rd […]

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Lil Wayne Adds To His Face Tattoo Collection

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Lil Wayne Adds To His Face Tattoo Collection

Hip-hop icon Lil Wayne keeps adding more and more to his canvas. New footage has emerged of the Grammy-winning rapper getting additional tattoo work done on his face. Lil Wayne Finds Space For More Ink A video of Tunechi getting fresh face ink has gone viral. Celebrity tattoo artist Ivana Belakova didn’t do much, but […]

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Lancey Foux Drops Off New Album “First Degree”

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Today marks the arrival of a new eleven-track album from East-London’s own Lancey Foux, a rapper unafraid to push musical boundaries. Now, he’s come through with First Degree, featuring production from a lineup of Star Boy, Kelvin Krash, T99, Redda, Outtatown, BNYX, Jaasu, and more. Insofar as guest appearances, Lancey Foux opts to handle things largely on the solo front, though he does enlist the legendary Skepta for the brooding banger “What U Want.” 

Stylistically, Lancey isn’t exactly a traditionalist by any means, using his cadence in interesting ways; as such, his music might not be the most accessible to a widespread audience. Still, those who do hop on board will find much to appreciate, especially given Lancey Foux’s willingness to explore unconventional production. Look no further than “Don’t Talk,” an early cut fueled by strange and unsettling synthesizers. “Bipolar Bag” evokes immediate retro vibes as Lancey raps a singsong flow; it’s no surprise that many have drawn a comparison to Playboi Carti, so go into First Degree with that in mind.

Should you be looking for something a little outside the box, Lancey Foux’s latest may very well be exactly what the doctor ordered. Check it out for yourself now, and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below.