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Drake Gives Update on ‘For All The Dogs’ Album Release Date at Final Madison Square Garden Show

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Drake has wrapped up his time in New York City for the It’s All A Blur tour. Taking the stage during his final show at Madison Square Garden, Drake gave an update on when fans will be able to hear his For All The Dogs album.

Before departing the stage, Drake promised to return and gave the update.

“I will be back soon. I have an album dropping in, like, two weeks or some shit,” Drake said. “But until then, just know, you’re always with me and I’m always thinking of you and everything I do is for you. Every time I step in that booth, I hope to make you proud.”

Two weeks “or some shit” would put The Boy around a release date of August 11. You excited?

Fans have often said that Drake’s “got that dawg in him,” but this week, he took that statement literally as he was spotted leaving his hotel in New York City wearing a full-head dog mask.

Drake rocked the head-turning (or tail-wagging?) look on Thursday as he left his hotel to head to his performance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The black and tan mask (which some say is a doberman while others say is a rottweiler), which covered his full face and neck, was complimented by a fresh New York Yankees baseball jersey and gray sweats and what appears to be a glass of white wine.

Luckily it appears that the “Hotline Bling” singer was able to see just fine through the mask’s eyeholes as he successfully made it to his show in Brooklyn (one of several in New York City over the past week). The performances were part of his “It’s All a Blur” U.S. tour with 21 Savage.

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Tina Knowles, Beyoncé’s Mom, Files for Divorce From Husband Richard Lawson

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Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson are headed for a divorce. The pending split will dissolve Beyoncé’s mom’s marriage of eight years.

The divorce was filed on Wednesday, listing the separation date of Tuesday, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce.

According to TMZ, the two wed in April 2015. Tina is also seeking a termination of spousal support that would be awarded to either her or Richard.

Additionally, Tina changed her name to Celestine Lawson with the marriage. She will now return back to Celestine Knowles.

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Local Police State They Knew Carlee Russell’s Story Was a Hoax: ‘It Is What It Is’

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Carlee Russell’s kidnapping story has taken the world by storm. Earlier this week, Russell’s attorney released a statement telling what the police claimed to have known all along, Ruseel lied.

According to local station WVTM 13, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis claims to have known the story was a hoax when they released the timeline and search history. Derzis said the police took the case as “it is what it is.”

He added, “The fact that I think last Wednesday pretty much showed that we knew that it was a hoax.”

Russell was missing for 49 hours before she reappeared at her family’s home.

Carlee Russell owned up to pulling a kidnapping hoax on Monday when Russell was supposed to meet with the police. Instead, she submitted a statement through her attorney admitting none of the kidnapping stories she told was true.

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis read a statement from Emory Anthony read a statement from Russell on Monday:

“My client has given me permission to make the following statement on her behalf. There was no kidnapping on Thursday, July 13, 2023. My client did not see a baby on the side of the road. My client did not leave the Hoover area when she was identified as a missing person. My client did not have help in this incident, that this was a single act done by herself. My client was not with anyone or any hotel with anyone from the time she was missing. My client apologizes for her actions to this community, the volunteers who were searching for her, to the Hoover Police Department and other agencies as well as to her friends and family. We ask for your prayers for Carlee as she addresses her issues and attempts to move forward, understanding that she made a mistake in this matter. Carlee, again, asks for your forgiveness and prayers.”

Also releasing a statement was Russell’s ex-boyfriend, Thomar Latrell Simmons, who stated he was “blindsided” and “disgusted.” He wrote, “Thank you to all my family, friends, and the nation for support through this. “The severity in this matter has not been overlooked, and I deeply respect the genuine support shared during this situation.”

With the confirmation of a hoax, the question now becomes whether Russell will face charges. According to AL.com, no charges are currently lined up against Russell, but a meeting will occur between Derzis and Anthony about the case. In addition, Derzis is speaking with Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office in the Bessemer Cutoff about criminal charges.

Potential charges could be false reporting to law enforcement authorities or falsely reporting an incident. There is also the possibility of a Class A misdemeanor of false reporting to law enforcement, which is punishable by up to one year in county jail or a year of labor in the county.

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Today In Hip Hop History: The Hot Boys Dropped Their Sophomore Effort ‘Guerrilla Warfare’ 24 Years Ago

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24 years ago today, Turk, Juvenile, BG and Lil Wayne dropped their second collaborative LP together as the Hot Boys entitled Guerrilla Warfare on the Cash Money/ Universal label.

Produced exclusively by Cash Money Records’ production duo “Baby” Williams and Mannie Fresh aka The Big Tymers, this entire album was recorded in Miami, a thousand miles a large contrast from there NOLA roots and recording environment, this LP helped to solidify the term “bling” as a necessity in the culture at the turn of the millennium. The lead singles, “I Need A Hot Girl” and “We On Fire” propelled the album the pole position on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop albums, selling 142,000 in the first week and reaching platinum status before the end of 1999.

Salute to the Hot Boys and Cash Money Records for making this exclusive piece of Hip Hop history!

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Today In Hip Hop History: Fat Joe’s Debut Album ‘Represent’ Turns 30 Years Old!

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On this date in 1993, legendary DITC delegate Fat Joe dropped his debut full-length studio album Represent on the Relativity/Violator imprint.

In 2020, Fat Joe is recognized as one of the icons of NYC Hip Hop, however, back in 1993, Joe was knee-deep in the streets and having only appeared on Diggin’ In The Crates founder Diamond D’s Stunts, Blunts And Hip Hop album was fairly a newcomer to the rap game. With assistance from his DITC crew members Diamond, Lord Finesse, and Showbiz behind the boars, Joe formulated one of the most integral audible time capsules of the era. Tracks like the Beatnuts-powered “Shit Iz Real”, “You Must Be Out Of You Fuckin’ Mind” featuring the late Apache of the Flavor Unit and Kool G Rap and the premiere single “Flow Joe” were all foundational examples of the “Fat Joe Da Gangsta” persona that is now respected and celebrated in 2020.

Salute to the late Chris Lighty, Fat Joe, Diamond D, Lord Finesse, Showbiz, and the entire DITC for this timeless piece of Hip Hop history!

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[WATCH] Jamie Foxx Delivers a Freestyle in New Instagram Video

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Jamie Foxx Delivers a Freestyle in New Instagram Video

Jamie Foxx is back to work, shooting commercials in Vegas and having fun with his friends. Pulling up on Breyon Prescott, Foxx hopped behind a gold drum machine to deliver the beat for his own freestyle about being in Miami, feeling like Uncle Luke.

Prescott delivered a caption to the video: “THIS IS HOW WE HAVE MADE SO MANY #1 HITS TOGETHER. “MILLIONS OF RECORDS SOLD !!! MY BROTHER @iamjamiefoxx IS TRULY THE MOST GIFTED INDIVIDUAL THAT I HAVE EVER WORKED WITH, SO BLESSED TO HAVE HIM BACK !!! THE BEST PART ABOUT HIM IS HE HAS ALWAYS TRUSTED ME !!!”

Over the weekend, Jamie Foxx returned with a three-minute video message for his fans. During the video, Foxx states he “went to hell and back” during his time of illness.

In the video, Foxx thanked his sister and daughter for saving his life, fighting back tears as he detailed his situation while still giving the viewing audience a laugh.

“I cannot even begin to tell you how far it took me and how it brought me back. I went through something that I thought I would never, ever go through,” Foxx said.

Answering questions about his silence, Foxx revealed he did not want his fans to see him in the condition he was in.

“I just didn’t want you to see me like that,” Foxx said. “I want you to see me laughing, having a good time, partying, cracking a joke, doing a movie, a television show. I just didn’t want you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was going to make it through.”

“But I did go to hell and back,” he added. “My road to recovery had some potholes as well but I’m coming back, and I’m able to work.”

Foxx revealed there may be times in the future that we could see him crying and it’s for the journey that he made through.

You can see his full video below.

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Megan Thee Stallion Returns to Studio: ‘Back in That Mode’

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Megan Thee Stallion is back in the booth, teasing new music. Hitting Instagram, the Houston Hottie shared, “Im back in that mode its that time” and added a devil emoji. The IG reveal follows a self-imposed music hiatus to get “in a better place.”

Hot Girl Meg was previously featured in the pages of InStyle mag, and Thee Stallion says she wants to take her time in returning to music.

In the article titled “Megan Thee Stallion Is in Her Healing Girl Era,” Thee Stallion said, “Fans can expect new music when I’m in a better place.”

She added, “Right now, I’m focusing on healing.”

For Thee Stallion, healing included enjoying her dogs, binging TV, and working out.

“The music and entertainment industry can be a grind, so it’s important to take time off and avoid burning out,” she said. “Life is all about balance.”

Thee Stallion also speaks about her Revlon partnership and more in the article. You can read more below and also check out who her new boo is here.

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Monica Speaks on Entering Crowd to Stop Assault of a Woman: ‘It Was Just Instincts’

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Monica Speaks on Entering Crowd to Stop Assault of a Woman: 'It Was Just Instincts'

Monica is reflecting on a moment when she left the stage to go into the crowd of the Riverfront Music Festival to stop the assault of a woman. Appearing on CNN Primetime, Monica wanted to ensure the woman was not harmed.

“Simply put, I didn’t want to see her hurt or harmed, and her not make it back home after coming just to be a concertgoer for myself and Ashanti who was also on the show,” Monica said. “These concerts have become what almost feels like a dangerous space and place, and I just really want that to change.”

Monica stated that her instincts kicked in but that does not make her a super hero. “I did what I would hope that someone would do if they saw that happening to my aunt or mother. She’s definitely elder. And there was a level of fear there for me, just watching what appeared to be a situation that could have been escalated even further, I was simply trying to de-escalate it.”

In a video online, Monica was performing at the Riverfront Music Festival in Detroit when she noticed a woman get punched in the crowd. She stopped her performance to address the fan.

Monica apologized on the stage but would also issue another statement on Instagram in The Shade Room’s comments:

“I apologized there & I’m apologizing here for my actions but no one would take action ! I was so triggered , I watched & she didn’t appear to even know him! It appeared to be about space during a packed concert! He punched her with ALL his strength! My intentions were to prevent her from being hit again & she wasn’t ! I asked for help, it fell on deaf ears! It was like seeing my mother or an aunt be assaulted!! This woman was 50+ I pray she’s ok! Happy Sunday to everyone!”

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Bullets Recovered From Nevada Home to be Tested for Possible Link to Those That Killed Tupac

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Details of an investigation into a Las Vegas home in connection to the murder of Tupac Shakur continue to pour out. The Daily Mirror notes .40 caliber bullets were recovered from the home belonging to Duane “Keefe D” Davis. Davis long suggested his nephew, Orlando Anderson, killed 2Pac.

The bullets are set to have forensic testing “to determine if they have any link to the bullets found in 2Pac’s body or on the scene of the homicide.”

An insider to the case revealed, “Microfibers or residues from the weapon or the bullet could prove to be a link. There is no information yet on the history of the bullets, how old they are or their significance. And it will take some time to assess how the bullets play a role in this case.”

READ MORE: Video Released of SWAT Arriving to Execute Search Warrant in Connection to Tupac’s Murder

Previously, a list of items taken from the raid of a Las Vegas-area home that is reportedly tied to the murder of Tupac Shakur has been revealed. According to TMZ, laptops, iPads, a USB, and a hard drive were secured from the home. Books and pictures were also taken from the scene. Of the books was Keefe D’s Compton Street Legends.

On Tuesday (July 18), news broke of a search warrant executed in Las Vegas in connection with the 1996 murder of Tupac. According to TMZ, the home was owned by a woman named Paula Clemons, the wife of Keefe D, who has long been at the center of conversation involving Pac’s death.

Video of the Metro SWAT team used in the search can be seen below.

The warrant was executed in Henderson, Nevada, which does not have a statute of limitations for prosecuting homicide cases.

“LVMPD can confirm a search warrant was served in Henderson, Nevada on July 17, 2023, as part of the ongoing Tupac Shakur homicide investigation,” Las Vegas police said in a statement. “We will have no further comment at this time.”

According to CBS News, retired Los Angeles police detective Greg Kading stated the case was solved as Keefe D, born Duane Davis, confessed to his involvement in the crime while he was being questioned in connection with the murder of The Notorious B.I.G. Details of what was recovered at the Nevada home if anything, have not been disclosed.

READ MORE: Oakland City Council Approves Renaming MacArthur Boulevard to ‘Tupac Shakur Way’

In April 2022, on the Bomb1st podcast, Former Death Row muscle Reggie Wright Jr. added more to the rumor mill about the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, saying that the last man alive in the car which fired the fatal shots that killed Shakur will be charged with the decades-old crime this year.

Wright says that the Las Vegas Police Department has been ramping up their investigation into the Shakur murder.

“Let’s put it this way, I bet Keefe D [has] been having the runs for the last two weeks,” Wright said. “Because yeah, they are knocking on doors and there’s some activity.” Wright even made a challenge out of the rumors and urged viewers to predict the date on which Keefe D will be arrested this year while promising a prize to whoever predicts the correct date.

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Travis Scott Announces ‘CIRCUS MAXIMUS’ Film and Reveals New ‘UTOPIA’ Cover

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Travis Scott Announces 'CIRCUS MAXIMUS' Film and Reveals New 'UTOPIA' Cover

Travis Scott is gearing up to transport fans into a mind-bending experience with CIRCUS MAXIMUS, a visual odyssey globally, perfectly accompanied by the speaker-rattling sounds of his upcoming album, UTOPIA. The film, a surreal and psychedelic journey, brings together visionary filmmakers worldwide to explore the human experience and the power of soundscapes.

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Written and directed by Travis Scott, CIRCUS MAXIMUS features additional directors like Gaspar Noe, Valdimar Jóhannsson, Nicolas Winding Refn, Harmony Korine, and Kahlil Joseph. With a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes, the film promises an immersive and kaleidoscopic adventure for fans.

Ahead of the album’s release, UTOPIA is available for pre-order at shop.travisscott.com, featuring five unique album covers in vinyl, CD, and merchandise box sets. As excitement builds, Travis Scott, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd have also dropped the video for their new single, “K-POP.”

Travis Scott has also revealed a new cover for the album, which can be seen below.

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