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Yung Joc Joins Fitness Training Class In Ohio For Surprise Performance

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These days, Atlanta stars like Yung Joc are either elders in the game, weighing in on the culture and getting new songs named after them, or they’re still holding onto their status. But have you ever seen one perform for a pilates class? Well, that’s not exactly what the Georgia native recently did at an Ohio gym, but he did perform for a crowd taking a fitness training class, and they were all surprised and amped up. Just imagine not having the strength to make it through another leg day, but then the speakers announce the arrival of Joc, and his energy gets you going through another rep.

Furthermore, it was a pretty cool thing to witness, and we wonder if other companies or fitness joints will do more stuff like this. Perhaps a whole cardio and endurance class from Pusha T, or a weightlifting session hosted by JELEEL? Jokes aside, many folks wondered how much Yung Joc made off this, and whether he even did it for the money or for the fun of it. Considering his often wild takes on social media and how he is just as prone to have fun online as he is to get serious, we imagine it was a little bit of both. The important thing is that the “I Know U See It” hitmaker put a lot of energy into the performance itself.

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Yung Joc Performs For Ohio Fitness Training Class: Watch

Elsewhere, though, he made headlines as more of a spectator at the end of last year. For example, when the Diddy and Cassie scandal first broke into the media, folks revisited an old Yung Joc interview where he claimed that Sean Combs wanted her to shave her head. It certainly isn’t the only unconfirmed narrative going around concerning this pair, and definitely won’t be the last. Still, a lot of that quieted down in public consciousness as of late, although other lawsuits and accusations remain.

Meanwhile, the 43-year-old also enjoys giving advice to the younger generation whenever he can. He recently had some suggestions for Sexyy Red as she continues to develop her stardom, particularly around her “h*e spirit.” Whatever that means, we’re sure it won’t be the last word on the St. Louis native’s ascent. Regardless, for more news and the latest updates on Yung Joc, stick around on HNHH.

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Ab-Soul To Teach A Class On Songwriting

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Within recent years, there has been a surge in some of the Hip Hop greats trading their mics in for a seat as a teacher. Some of these artists include Bun-B, Q-Tip, Lupe Fiasco, 9th Wonder, and many more. Ab-Soul is looking forward to joining this roster of educators. The self-proclaimed “Black Lip Pastor” is looking to take his skill set to the classroom to teach a class of his own.

The class is in partnership with the Mickey Factz Pendulum Ink Academy. The Pendulum Ink Academy frequently hosts classes by hip-hop professionals. Students can purchase access to learn more about the Hip Hop business from those in it. Ab-Soul’s upcoming class is next on their lineup. His lessons will include more knowledge of his writing technique, flow, and emotional process. Adding to its exclusivity, he will be answering questions from 10 participants about his own songwriting process. This class will take place on May 24 at 7 p.m. EST. On Monday, Mickey Factz made the announcement of the class. He finishes the caption with “Long Live Lyricism.”

Ab- Soul’s Life Lessons

Moreover, he has been the most authentic about the experiences in his life inspiring his music. Last December, he released his album HERBERT which was named after his actual first name. The album came six years after his previous work Do What Thou Wilt in 2016. The same month, he did a sit-down interview with Charlamagne Tha God where he got candid about drugs, mental health, and the creative process behind the album. He shared that his experiences outside of music influenced the lyrical content of the album. He also shared the more current status of his mental health still being in the healing process. Additionally, students in the upcoming class can learn a lesson on authenticity through his style of rap.

Furthermore, Ab-soul has a lineup of upcoming appearances. He recently announced he has become the father of twins. He will also be releasing a deluxe version of HERBERT this year. Additionally, he is set to go on his The Intelligent Movement Tour next month. His upcoming class is now available for purchase access on the Pendulum Ink Academy website.

Snoop Dogg & Sade Among 2023 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductees 

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Snoop Dogg, Sade, and more are among the inductees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023. The organization announced the full roster for this year’s class on Wednesday.

Other notable inclusions are Gloria Estefan, Electric Light Orchestra founder Jeff Lynne, Teddy Riley, and Taylor Swift collaborator Liz Rose.

AUSTIN, TX – MARCH 15: Snoop Dogg performs onstage at the SXSW Outdoor Stage at Butler Park during the 2014 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival. (Photo by Jordan Naylor/Getty Images for SXSW)

In making its decision, the hall cited Snoop’s key songs as “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang,” “Young, Wild & Free,” “Gin & Juice,” and “Next Episode.”

For Sade, they selected her tracks “Smooth Operator,” “No Ordinary Love,” “The Sweetest Taboo,” “By Your Side,” as well as “Is It A Crime.”

Chairman Nile Rodgers explained the hall’s choices in a statement, according to Deadline.

“The music industry does not exist without songwriters delivering great songs first. Without them there is no recorded music, no concert business, no merch, nothing. It all starts with the song and the songwriter,” he said. “We are therefore very proud that we are continually recognizing some of the culturally most important songwriters of all time.”

He added that the 2023 slate “represents not just iconic songs but also diversity and unity across genres, ethnicity and gender, songwriters who have enriched our lives and, in their time, literally transformed music and the lives of billions of listeners all over the world.”

A number of other artists were nominated for this year’s class but were passed over including R.E.M., Blondie, Patti Smith, and more.

The class will be inducted at the 52nd Annual Induction and Awards Gala on Thursday, June 15. The ceremony will occur at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. 

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