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Hip-Hop’s Top 4 Most Controversial Songs: Credit Disputes & Legal Battles
From sampling disputes to accusations of copyright infringement, many legal battles over the years have left some of hip-hop’s most popular songs with a tarnished legacy. Here are the top four of the most controversial hip-hop songs. Hip-Hop has always been a genre filled with controversy, including issues surrounding credit and ownership of popular songs. […]
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50 Cent And Will Ferrell With A Giant Go-Kart At An NBA Game Sounds Like Mad Libs Come To Life, But It Happened
During last night’s (March 6) Indiana Pacers game against the Philadelphia 76ers, 50 Cent was having a blast with Will Ferrell. Before the game, 50 wheeled Ferrell onto the court in a go-kart.
“Big round of applause for Will Ferrell,” the announcer booms in the video, which the rapper uploaded to social media.
However, it seems that the kart was quite heavy, as 50 struggled to push it more than a little bit at a time. To borrow one of the post’s top comments, “If 50 can’t do it, then it can’t be done.”
“Ran into one of my favorite actors Will Ferrell at the game #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi,” Fif wrote in his Instagram caption. “Indiana Pacers vs 76ers first the eagles now this I’m done #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi.”
50 Cent and Will Ferrell spotted at the NBA match last night
pic.twitter.com/0CX11R54j9— RapTV (@Rap) March 7, 2023
In the second clip of 50 Cent’s slideshow, he approached Ferrell and the two shared a handshake and a hug — and fans are loving it. “Will is just so damn cool,” one commented on 50’s Instagram post.
“That was so genuine. Will grabbed Fif hand like he was ready to go tell everyone “Hey everyone meet my friend Curtis!” He was too excited. Made me smile,” another added.
Ferrell had already been in Indianapolis to film a documentary, according to HipHopDX. Meanwhile, 50 Cent has a partnership with the Pacers for his alcohol company, Sire Spirits.
50 Cent To Seize Former Employee’s Property Over $6M Lawsuit
According to several confirmed reports, music, film and liquor mogul 50 Cent was successful in a lawsuit against a former employee and now it’s being reported that Fif is attempting to seize his former employee’s property to repay the debt.
Mitchell Green, ormer director of Brand Management for 50 Cent’s Sire Spirits, had his larcenous plot uncovered in 2020 after being threatened with extortion, but stole at least $2.2 million from his boss since 2018. Green was eventually fired from Sire before being sued.
The court ordered Green to pay $6,194,293 to Sire Spirits, including compensatory damages, pre-judgment interest, disgorged compensation and benefits, attorneys’ fees and costs, and arbitrator compensation. In June of last year, Green tried to get the award vacated, but was denied. Five months later the court tacked on another $89,305.50 in attorneys’ fees and costs to Sire Spirits.
If Green fails to pay the judgement, 50 can seize his bank accounts, personal property, and any assets in order to satisfy the debt.
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50 Cent Stood Up For Eminem After Melle Mel Claimed Em’s Only Considered A Top-Five Rapper Because He’s White
A few days ago, Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five stirred the pot when he shared his opinion that Eminem is overrated because he’s white. Well, longtime Eminem associate 50 Cent is having none of that.
In a now-deleted Instagram post from over the weekend, 50 wrote, “There was more money selling dope, then being in Hip Hop when Melly Mel was popping, the culture has grown so much. i’m not sure if it would be what it is today with out artist like Eminem. Sh*t i’m not sure i would be who i am with out him but you know it’s competitive so n****s gonna hate. LOL f*ck outta here ! we sucker free.”
50 Cent responds in defense of Eminem over Melle Mel’s comments on Eminem only being on people’s Top 5 lists cause he’s white. pic.twitter.com/EM3rRo5R2p
— Quake (@QuakeGW) March 5, 2023
This comes after Mel said of Em, “Obviously, he’s a capable rapper. If you was talking about sales, he sold more than everybody. If you talking about rhyme style — OK, he got a rhyme style. But he’s white! He’s white! If Eminem was just another n**** like all the rest of us, would he be top 5 on that list when a n**** that can rhyme just as good as him is 35? […] If he was a Black rapper, he wouldn’t even make the list probably. […] Eminem, he has his style. He’s got a nice little tricky, gimmicky style. But to say that he would be [able to] sell as many records if he was just another brother, that’s not true. It’s just not.”
50 Cent Accused Of Confronting Former Drug Dealer About Lawsuit Over ‘Power’ Character
According to a report from AllHipHop, music and television mogul 50 Cent is accused of “pulling up” on Corey “Ghost” Holland Sr., who is suing the Power executive producer for allegedly basing the NYC-based street saga on his life.
Holland says in the lawsuit that Fif came to his place of residence twice in 2021 and that 50 was retaliating against him for filing the lawsuit.
Holland’s suit reads, “50 Cent shows up about a half mile from plaintiff home, and plaintiff sees the same truck that pulled into his driveway at the 50 Cent event. So plaintiff realizes it was either defendant Jackson or his Entourage who decided to ‘Pull Up.’ It continues, “When you looking for a confrontation your honor, this is what people say, nowadays. Up to this point, plaintiff had ignored a lot of ‘subliminal attacks’ on him online, but now 50 Cent is bringing the drama right to plaintiff front yard, so plaintiff responded to 50 Cent they way any normal person would respond to a possible threat, plaintiff prepared himself for whatever was go happen.”
Holland alleges that the seven acts in a CD he released, Blasphemy are identical to the seven seasons of the Starz television series as well as the first two seasons of Power Book II: Ghost.
50 Cent’s legal team called the lawsuit frivolous and stated that because the last showing of Power aired in February 2020 and the lawsuit was filed in April 2021, he missed the one-year statute of limitations under New York law.
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50 Cent Reacts To Melle Mel’s Comment About Eminem Being Mentioned As Top 5 On Top 50 List
Recently, Hip Hop pioneer Melle Mel appeared on The Art Of Dialogue and delved into the conversation about Eminem making the Top 5 spot on Billboard’s Top 50 Emcees of All Time. The “White Lines” rapper said that Mr. Matherts wouldn’t have made the list if he wasn’t white.
Melle spoke very candidly saying, “Obviously, he’s a capable rapper. If you was talking about sales, he’s sold more than everybody. If you were talking about rhyme style, okay he got a rhyme style. But he’s white. He’s white! So now if Eminem was another n***a like all the rest of us, would he be Top 5 on that list when a n***a that could rhyme just as good as him is 35? That had records and all that? He’s 35. He’s white.”
Fif jumped to Em’s defense on social media, saying, “There was more money selling dope than being in Hip Hop when Melly Mel was popping, the culture has grown so much. i’m not sure if it would be what it is today without artists like Eminem.” He continued, “S**t I’m not sure I would be who I am without him, but you know it’s competitive, so n***as gonna hate. LOL f**k outta here! we sucker free.”
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‘BMF’: Here’s All The Music You Heard In Season 2, Episode 8
(SPOILERS for this week’s BMF episode will be found below.)
In episode eight of season two of BMF, “Push It To The Limit,” Meech and Terry are ready to begin their new era as bosses in Detroit and elsewhere. After a brief celebration, the Flenory boys get right to work. Meech heads to Cleveland to establish a connection and hub with a man named Bleek while Terry stays in Detroit to find and instruct drivers for BMF so that they can avoid another Denise situation. Elsewhere, Charles faces some trouble after Lucille suspects that he’s being unfaithful, Wanda has to make a big decision that could impact her, Terry, and BMF, and Terry makes some long-awaited progress with Markeisha, but we’ll just have to wait and see how long that lasts
The aforementioned events in the eighth episode of BMF season two, titled ““Push It To The Limit”,” are soundtracked by songs that help to accentuate the emotions behind each scene. You can find a list of them belong as well as details about the scenes that the records soundtracked.
The following records were provided thanks to the Starz Public Relations team.
Run-D.M.C. — “Hard Times”
Run-D.M.C.’s “Hard Times” plays to start “Push It To The Limit” as Meech and Terry are looking proudly over their new batch of cocaine. Meech is much more excited than Terry who wants Meech to realize that the work is just getting started for them.
Bud — “Chicago House Mix”
We hear this record 1:17 mark as Meech and Terry arrive at a car wash in Detroit. It’s here that Meech says that BMF will use the car wash to secretly load vehicles with drugs.
50 Cent — “Wish Me Luck” Feat. Charlie Wilson
This is the theme song of BMF. It plays at the 3:10 mark in “Both Sides Of The Fence.” While it’s only 50 Cent and Charlie Wilson’s voices that are heard at this moment, the song also features Snoop Dogg and Moneybagg Yo.
Michael — “Hard Crew”
Around the 4:40 mark, Meech meets with the PA Boys who have also heard about K-9’s arrest. Meech pulls Sterling aside for a conversation. A short time later, Meech informs Terry that he’s going to Cleveland to establish a base there.
Marlon Coles — “Kind Of Vibe”
Marlon Coles’ “Kind Of Vibe” checks in around the 08:36 mark as Terry pulls up to a club to meet with Boom. He spots Markeisha and lets her know that he got a new plug in Colombia. He flexes some muscle to her and returns the money he owed him.
Dre and Arnie Woods — “Betcha Get Yours”
This song plays around the 09:40 mark as Meech arrives to meet with Bleek and proposes doing business with him. Despite his promise to make Bleek more money than ever, Meech is unable to get Bleek on board.
Taequan Black x Osi — “Don’t Even Try”
We hear this record around the 13:57 mark as Bleek’s crew arrives to confront Meech and Stone’s crew. Bleek’s crew attacks Meech and Stone’s crew, but Meech makes it clear that he gave Bleek the opportunity to cash in on what he’s doing, so it’s his fault he’s missing out.
Tucka Da Huntaman x Francion — “Let Me Find Out”
Around the 17:44 mark, Bleek returns to Meech to admit that he believes Meech’s offer is true. He asks if it’s still on the table and Meech confirms that the offer is available to him as long as Terrell and Meech’s cousin James are left out of it.
King Kahlo — “Never Too Far”
This song plays around the 18:56 mark as Monique and Lamar lay in bed together high on cocaine. This is all a part of Monique and Meech’s plan to kill Lamar, and though Monique has the opportunity to do it, she’s unable to gather herself to complete the mission.
Extreme — “Bills Theme”
We hear this song around the 23:18 mark as Markeisha walks into an empty restaurant for dinner with Terry. She stuns Terry with her dress, and the two don’t eat much of anything, as they head to a back room for some fun to start their night.
BChe — “Temporary”
Around the 25:48 mark, this song plays as Terry and Markeisha are doing some shopping at a luxury shop. Their time together ends with them going to another location to have sex once again. Markeisha is also able to convince Terry to cut off the rat tail on the back of his head.
Yellow Magic Orchestra — “Firecracker”
Yellow Magic Orchestra’s “Firecracker” plays around the 27:31 mark as the rollerskating night begins. At this moment, we see Meech express his displeasure for Terry cutting off his rat tail, which Meech suspects is connected to Markeisha. Lucille also arrives in the dress Meech bought her.
Solo D — “Come Party Wit Us”
This song plays around the 30:18 mark as Terry and Markeisha are talking to each other at the roller rink. As they’re talking, Wanda spots them and starts walking over to Terry to confront him about being with Markeisha, but Meech successfully talks her out of it.
Anita Baker — “Will You Be Mine”
Anita Baker’s “Will You Be Mine” plays around the 31:12 mark as a couples dance begins at the roller rink. Meech initially grabs Lucille to dance, but Charles arrives to take over. Meech and Monique also share a cute moment which is interrupted by Meech’s request for her to complete the mission they have to take down Lamar.
Erin n Franc — “Sexuality”
We hear this record around the 39:09 mark during a sex scene between Detective Bryant and Detective Jin. It comes after they both decided to let off some steam after Wanda decided not to give them information on Meech and Terry.
Cicero — “80s Rap 4”
Around the 44:03 mark, this song plays in Detective Bryant’s son Kevin’s headphones as B-Mickie steps into the house to find the gun he used to kill Jay Mo and Kato. Before he begins the frantic search, B-Mickie puts a bag over Kevin’s head and traps him in a closet.
Extreme — “Gang With No Name”
Around the 45:40 mark, B-Mickie begins the frantic search for the gun, but he’s unable to retrieve the weapon because he hears Detective Bryant return which gives him no time to get the gun.
Koron x Osinachi — “Not Making It Out”
The episode closes with this record playing around the 48:15 mark. It comes after a conversation between Meech and B-Mickie where the former promises to always have B-Mickie’s back despite his past actions.
New episodes of ‘BMF’ are available on the STARZ app on Fridays at 12:00 am EST and on the STARZ TV channel at 8:00 pm EST.
‘BMF’: Here’s All The Music You Heard In Season 2, Episode 7
(SPOILERS for this week’s BMF episode will be found below.)
In episode seven of season two of BMF, titled “Both Sides Of The Fence,” Meech and Terry are on the move once again. This time, they’re on their way to St. Martin to make a deal with the Colombians for a new supply of drugs. To do this, they’d have to go behind K-9’s back to make the deal happen. Despite some hiccups, Meech and Terry strike up a deal with the Colombians and receive 300 bricks of cocaine on consignment, rather than the 100 bricks they hoped for. The Felonry brothers return to Detroit and inform K-9 of their decision, and rather than threaten or harm them, K-9 salutes them and tells Meech and Terry that he would’ve done the same in their shoes.
Elsewhere, Meech learns that Charles is cheating on his mother after catching him at a strip club, Tee’s lady troubles get worse when Wanda discovers that he’s been sleeping with Markeisha, and speaking of Markeisha, she and Terry get into another argument.
The aforementioned events in the seventh episode of BMF season two, titled ““Both Sides Of The Fence”,” are soundtracked by songs that help to accentuate the emotions behind each scene. You can find a list of them belong as well as details about the scenes that the records soundtracked.
The following records were provided thanks to the Starz Public Relations team.
Mr. Anderson — “Million”
We hear this record around the 0:30 mark as Detective Bryant opens the truck where he left B-Mickie to threaten him over the missing bricks of cocaine. He adds that he will move his mom out of the good hospital and press murder charges on him for the deaths of Jay Mo and Kato if he doesn’t give him the details of the missing product.
Travon — “Soft Organ Music”
Around the 1:22 mark, this song plays as Meech and Terry are at the repast following Sockie’s funeral. They’re talking about B-Mickie’s whereabouts before they’re approached by Pastor Swift who expresses his disappointment in Meech and Terry’s participation in the drug game.
50 Cent — “Wish Me Luck” Feat. Charlie Wilson
This is the theme song of BMF. It plays at the 5:23 mark in “Both Sides Of The Fence.” While it’s only 50 Cent and Charlie Wilson’s voices that are heard at this moment, the song also features Snoop Dogg and Moneybagg Yo.
The Commodores — “Jesus is Love”
The Commodores’ “Jesus Is Love” plays around the 07:51 mark as Charles sits in his room upset that Terry cashed out of the Flenory Car Ride Service business. Lucille consoles him but begs that he doesn’t kick Terry out of the house as he did Meech.
Osinachi — “Retro Hip Hop”
This song plays around the 12:38 mark, as Meech and Terry arrive at K-9’s “Rich Man Poor Man” party. Meech makes a deal with K-9’s cousin Rayzin to orchestrate a meeting with the Colombians. Shortly after, Meech and Terry watch K-9 shoot his aunt at the party.
Don Cabán — “Tryna Tell You”
We hear this record around the 14:27 mark as Meech and Terry argue about bringing Rayzin with them to help make the deal with the Colombians. Meech reluctantly agrees to leave Rayzin but warns Tee not to pack any weapons for the flight. We find out later that Terry ignored Meech’s wishes.
Extreme — “Cascada” & “Elegante”
Around the 20:00 mark, both songs play as Terry and Markeisha sit outside to talk for the time since their motel stay. Terry buys roses for Markeisha, dances with her, tells her that he loves her, and lets her know that Wanda is pregnant.
Aerin — “Get Through to You”
We hear this record around the 21:38 mark as Lucille, Nicole, Wanda, and Wanda’s mom sit together for a girl’s night together. Wanda expresses her frustrations about Terry’s reaction to her being pregnant and Lucille assures her that the baby will be welcomed into their family. Wanda’s mom plots a way to make Terry more focused on his relationship with Wanda.
Marlon Coles — “Bounce Dat”
Marlon Coles’ “Bounce Dat” plays around the 22:38 mark as Charles nervously walks into a strip club with Mabel. There, Mabel gets a lap dance from one of the club’s dancers and Charles is having the time of his life. It all comes crashing down when he spots Meech across the room.
Atlanta Pan Sonic — “Gammin Nights”
Around the 25:02 mark, this song plays as Terry teases Nicole with a condom placed on a trophy after she bothers him about Wanda being pregnant. Lucille scolds him and Charles nervously asks Terry if he spoke to Meech recently.
Laces Out — “Preachers Organ in D”
This song plays around the 26:37 mark as Meech and Terry arrive at St. Martins. Terry takes their bags up to their room and Meech comes across an attractive lady who he takes up their room. When they get there, the Meech gets punched and robbed of his and Terry’s stuff.
The Jackson 5 — “I’ll Be There”
The Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There” plays around the 41:10 mark as Charles meets Meech at the record store. Charles tries to explain what he was doing at the strip club with Mabel and adds that it has nothing to do with Lucille. In the end, Meech assures Charles that he won’t Lucille about what he saw.
Taequan Black x Osinachi — “Code”
We hear this record around the 48:08 mark, we hear this track after B-Mickie learns that his mother passed away while he was tied up in the trunk of a car that Detective Bryant left him in.
New episodes of ‘BMF’ are available on the STARZ app on Fridays at 12:00 am EST and on the STARZ TV channel at 8:00 pm EST.
50 Cent Shades Shailene Woodley While Slamming Starz: “This Is A Dud”
No one’s safe from 50 Cent’s slanderous ways. Throughout the years, Fif’s gained a reputation as a bully. Rap adversaries might get it the worst but that doesn’t mean that he’ll hold back against anyone else. That means even broadcasting partners and celebrities can face his wrath at any time. Fif targeted Starz over the years yet they continue to work with him because of successful series like BMF and Power. Though he said he wanted to purchase the latter from Starz, the show continues to air on their platform.
It’s clear that Fif’s had grievances with Starz in the past. During his appearance on The Beat, he explained that Fox offered him a non-exclusive clause in his contract. “It’s an opportunity to work with Fox and then, there’s the non-exclusive part of it… ‘Cause my last deal was an exclusive deal with Starz,” he explained. Still, Starz undoubtedly relies heavily on 50’s roster of TV series to help rake in subscriptions and big bucks.
50 Cent Slams New Starz Show
Earlier this week, Starz announced that they picked up the first season of Three Women, starring Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise and Gabrielle Creevy. Showtime initially released the show, though the producers of Three Women began to shop it around afterward. The network stated confirmed that they didn’t want to move forward with the series as part of their Paramount+ integration. “The show is anchored by such remarkable talent both in front of and behind the camera and aligns perfectly with our commitment to telling stories by, for and about women,” said Alison Hoffman, President, Domestic Networks, of Starz.
Of course, 50 Cent couldn’t help to chime in on the matter. With knowledge of the behind-the-scenes affair, the mogul described the series as a “dud.” “what do you call a fire cracker that don’t go off? a Dud, Yeah i think this is a Dud LOL,” he captioned a post, which included a screenshot of Deadline’s article featuring Woodley’s face. Evidently, Fif isn’t enthusiastic about the series but he’s undoubtedly excited to debut the next season of Power Book II: Ghost, which arrives later this month.