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Wendy Williams’ Guardian Attempted to Halt Airing of Lifetime Documentary

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Former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams finds herself embroiled in a legal battle as her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, attempted to halt the airing of the Lifetime docuseries “Where Is Wendy Williams?” The controversy arose after Morrissey filed an emergency injunction just days before the series was set to premiere, citing concerns over her portrayal in the documentary.

According to reports from The Wrap, Morrissey initially took issue with the docuseries after viewing its trailer in February. Feeling apprehensive about how she would be depicted in the series, Morrissey filed a petition against A&E Networks to prevent the airing of the show. The move came as a surprise to many, given that Morrissey had been aware of the documentary’s filming for over a year.

In response to Morrissey’s actions, A&E Networks filed a legal defense arguing that her attempt to silence criticism of her role in Wendy Williams’ life was unconstitutional. The network contended that Morrissey had ample time to address any concerns she had about the documentary, as she had been aware of its existence since at least February 2023. Additionally, A&E’s legal team highlighted that Williams had been compensated for her participation in the series.

The unfolding legal drama sheds light on the complexities surrounding Williams’ personal and professional life, as well as the challenges faced by those tasked with overseeing her affairs. With the airing of “Where Is Wendy Williams?” potentially hanging in the balance, the dispute underscores the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the protection of individual rights.

Thoughts?

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Today in Hip-Hop History: The Notorious B.I.G. Dropped His Posthumous ‘Life After Death’ LP 27 Years Ago

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Notorious B.I.G. released his second album, Life After Death. The double LP was released posthumously by Bad Boy Records. Biggie, who was killed two weeks prior to its release, was nominated for three Grammy’s for this project: Best Rap Album, Best Rap Solo Performance for “Hypnotize” and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Mo Money Mo Problems.”

Featuring artists like 112, Jay-Z, Lil’ Kim, Ma$e, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Too $hort and R. Kelly, along with tracks like “Kick In The Door,” “What’s Beef,” “Notorious Thugs,” “Ten Crack Commandments” and “Sky’s The Limit,” it can be said that Life After Death is one of the greatest rap albums of all time. The album hit #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and the US Top R&B/Hip Hop chart. It went diamond (that’s 10,000,000 copies sold) in the United States alone, double platinum in Canada, and platinum in the UK. Life After Death has also made appearances on top music charts across the globe. The album has been ranked by countless publications as one of the top rap and Hip-Hop albums of all time (The Source ranked it as #8 in 2005).

Salute to Diddy and the rest of the Bad Bot family for this timeless piece of Hip Hop history!

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Today in Hip Hop History: The Diplomats Released Their Debut Album ‘Diplomatic Immunity’ 21 Years Ago

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On this date in 2003, Cam’ron’s crew from Harlem, The Diplomats, dropped their debut album Diplomatic Immunity on the Roc A Fella Records/Def Jam imprint during the pivotal time when Dame Dash appointed Cam’ron as the President of Roc-A-Fella Records.

Coming on the heels of the release of Cam’s Come Home With Me LP, Diplomatic Immunity introduced the entire Dipset squad, including Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Freekey Zeekey, Un Kasa, and Hell Rell. With production from the likes of Heatmakerz, DR Period, and a then virtually unknown Kanye West, the trailblazing sound of old soul samples pushed Dipset to the forefront of the creative curve of Hip Hop, which offered the Blood-affiliated crew from Uptown an almost cult-like following. Rell was incarcerated by the time the album was available for purchase.

The album was saturated with longstanding hits such as “I Really Mean It,” the infectious “Dipset Anthem,” the female-friendly “Hey Ma,” and the Master P assisted “Bout It Bout It…Part I “. Commercially, the album was considered average, debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200 and selling 92,000 copies in its first week, but the album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2005.

Salute to Cam, Juelz, Jim Jones, Freekey, and Hell Rell for this classic piece of Hip Hop history!

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GloRilla Reflects on Her White House Visit: ‘I Was Geeked’

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GloRilla is reflecting on her visit to the White House where she met President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Speaking on CNN, GloRilla revealed she was “geeked.”

“Everybody don’t get to meet the President and the Vice President,” GloRilla said. “I never thought in a million years I’d be in the White House. Then, I was in the White House and got to meet the President and Vice President? I was like, ‘Now, they can’t mess with me!’”

You can see her full interview below.

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Joyner Lucas Drops Highly-Anticipated Sophomore Album ‘Not Now I’m Busy’

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Grammy-nominated hip-hop sensation Joyner Lucas has unleashed his eagerly awaited second studio album, Not Now I’m Busy. The 17-track project features an array of star-studded collaborations, including appearances by Jelly Roll, DMX, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Twista, Logic, Symba, Conway the Machine, and Nefertitti Avani.

Not Now I’m Busy is a sonic journey highlighting Joyner’s masterful storytelling prowess set against captivating beats. Tracks like “Three Little Pigs” delve deep into societal issues, metaphorically addressing the history of police violence against Black individuals in America.

The album also boasts the chart-topping collaboration “Best For Me” with Jelly Roll, shedding light on the struggles of those battling substance abuse and addiction. This poignant track soared to No. 2 on iTunes’ Top Hip-Hop/Rap Songs chart and reached No. 6 on YouTube’s Trending for music.

Not Now I’m Busy serves as a testament to Joyner’s growth as an artist since his last album, “ADHD,” which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 and earned RIAA gold certification.

Excitement mounts as Joyner announces his accompanying “Not Now I’m Busy” headlining tour, spanning 24 cities and featuring special guest appearances by rappers Millyz and Dax.

The tour will include stops in major cities across the United States, such as Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston, as well as in Toronto, Canada. To cap off the cross-country tour, Joyner will revive Joyner Fest on June 22 at the DCU Center in his hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts.

Joyner Fest, which previously took place in November 2021 at The Palladium, saw a sold-out crowd of 8,000 and served as a platform for Worcester’s emerging artists to showcase their talent.

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NOT NOW I’M BUSY – TOUR DATES

May 11 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater

May 13 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall

May 15 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detorit

May 16 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre

May 18 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre and Ballroom

May 19 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia

May 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount

May 22 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring

May 24 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz

May 25 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

May 26 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle

May 28 – St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

May 30 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center

May 31 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater

June 1 – Dallas, TX – Gilley’s South Side Ballroom

June 4 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom

June 5 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

June 7 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre

June 8 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues

June 9 – San Diego, CA – SOMA – Mainstage

June 11 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo

June 12 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield

June 14 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre

June 22 – Worcester, MA – DCU Center

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SiR Says He Hopes Fans Understand How Personal His Album Is: ‘I Hope It Translates’

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SiR is a new man. Joining Nadeksa Alexis on Apple Music’s R&B Now Radio, The TDE Crooner spoke about his new album, Heavy, and what he hopes fans will take away from the release.

“I hope it translates,” SiR said. “That’s all I can ask for is that people hear it and they understand that as personal as it is, I wrote it because I want them to feel, you know what I mean? And I want them to feel what I was going through. And if they’re going through something, I want them to feel that. You know what I mean?

“I want them to embrace that pain so that they can move through it. Because I bottled a lot of this stuff up. Thank God I got it off on this album.”

You can hear the full album below.

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Usher Celebrates ‘Confessions’ 20 Year Anniversary: ‘The Love and Support Nothing Short of Incredible’

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Usher’s storied and classic Confessions album has officially turned 20 years old. To celebrate the milestone, Usher hit Instagram with a special message:

20 years ago today, we dropped the iconic ‘Confessions’ album, which is now 14x Platinum. Making it the highest RIAA certified album by a male soloist released this century. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

The love and support from my Day 1s has been nothing short of incredible. Thank you for rocking with me through every lyric, every beat, and every confession. Thank you to each and every important collaborator that was apart of this very special project that helped mold and shape my career as an artist. Without you, Confessions wouldn’t be the masterpiece it is.

Here’s to the memories, the vibes, and the timeless music that continues to move us. Let’s keep making history!! #ConfessionsAnniversary #20Years #LinkInBio

The Super Bowl reminded fans how great Usher’s “Yeah!” is. Just before the Super Bowl, the single was acknowledged for going 13 times platinum in the United States.

Ludacris showed a new plaque online, highlighting the single crossing 1 billion streams on Spotify.

“That DAMN SUPER BOWL EFFECT Was The Cherry On Top,” Ludacris wrote. “CONGRATS to my brothers @usher @liljon @seangarrettpen & ALL THE FANS THAT MADE THIS ONE OF THE BIGGEST SONGS IN HISTORY!!!!” Usher reshared the post on his account and commented, “We did that bro” with muscle and fire emojis. “Thank U to everyone who ever pressed play!!”

Usher added, “We did that bro. Thank U to everyone who ever pressed play!!”

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Ye Issues Statement on His Name Change: ‘This Is Who He Is Now’

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Ye wants the world to stop calling him Kanye West. In a statement released by his chief of staff, Milo Yiannopolous, Ye expresses his desire that everyone, from websites to streamers, stop using his former name.

The notice reads: “Ye is one of the most recognizeable people in the world, on par with presidents and popes. He didn’t take the decision to change his name, potentially sacrificing some of the immense value by the brand ‘Kanye West,’ lightly. The change was made fully, legally, and permanently. This is who he is now. His name is Ye.”

Last week, Ye had a lot to say during his interview with Big Boy. One of the most personal was his revelation that he believes his mom speaks to him via his daughter, North West.

“I remember sitting with North in Italy and playing her ‘Back to Me,’ and asking her, ‘What do you think about this line in the middle of the song?’ And I was like, ‘Do you think I should change this?’ And she’s like, ‘You know, it’s a good song.’ Sometimes I feel like my mom speaks through her. ‘It’s a good song, this is just a banger. You just have to say how you feel.’”

North West is diving deeper into her music career. Appearing with Ye at the Vultures 2 experience in Phoenix, North revealed she has been working on her album, Elementary School Dropout.

“I’ve been working on an album and it is called Elementary School Dropout,” she said on stage.

You can see the moment below.

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Skaiwater Lands Lil Nas X’s 1st Ever Feature For New Single, “Light!”

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Skaiwater teamed up with Lil Nas X for the rapper’s first-ever feature appearance with their new single, “light!” On the track, the two rap about their exes and high school. 9lives handled production on the song. Skaiwater previously worked with Lil Nas X on the 2018 track, “No Love.”

With his verse, Nas raps: “Cheating on my ass with a cornball/ Now I’m finna stunt on both y’all,” before repeating: “f*ck my ex.” On the chorus, skaiwater sings about dropping out of high school. Check out the music video for the song below.

Read More: Skaiwater Drops New Album “Rave”

Skaiwater Teams Up With Lil Nas X For “Light!”

Nas discussed working on the song and it being his first ever time featuring on another artist’s work in a post on Twitter after its release. He wrote: “Can’t believe this my first time featuring on a song. Back in 2018 skai was the first artist to work with me, so this a real full circle moment. And i’m so excited to watch her grow as a musician and a person! FUCK WHOEVER DONT FUCK WITCHU! wuv u skaiwater.” Check out Nas’ full post below.

Lil Nas X Reflects On Working With Skaiwater

Quotable Lyrics:

You play in my face, I pay for it
You not on my d*ck, you play with it (Yеah)
That’s on God, is you a fraud?
I don’t need no dream, I’m chasing (Yeah)

Skaiwater previously released an album titled Rave back in 2022. They worked with Lil Uzi Vert on one of the songs off of the project. Be on the lookout for further updates on skaiwater on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Lil Nas X Previews New Track With NSFW Lyrics About High School, Internet Says It Has Had Enough

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Chi Ali Released His Debut Album ‘The Fabulous Chi-Ali’ 32 Years Ago

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32 years ago today, Chi Ali released his first and only album The Fabulous Chi-Ali. Chi-Ali first appeared on De La Soul’s single “Say No Go” and on Black Sheep’s debut album, A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing featured on “Pass the 40”. Chi Ali at the time was a core member of Native Tongues, a New York City-based hip-hop collective, and also had connections with the Legion family, along with Showbiz and A.G.

In 1992, Chi-Ali released his first solo single, “Age Ain’t Nothing But a #”, which was a moderate hit and reached #6 in the US Hot Rap Singles chart. The song was popular on urban radio stations, and the music video received good rotation on Yo! MTV Raps and Rap City. The album in which the song was featured was released shortly thereafter, which yielded two other singles; “Roadrunner” and “Funky Lemonade,” which were both remixed and re-recorded.

In the late 1990s, Chi-Ali appeared on Dres’s solo album, Sure Shot Redemption, and began featuring with other artists. His most recent collabo was with Jadakiss on a song entitled “G-Check”.

On January 14, 2000, Chi-Ali shot and killed a man during an argument in The Bronx. He was later arrested in 2001 for the death of his girlfriend’s brother, Sean Raymond, after spending a year evading police and even appeared on an episode of America’s Most Wanted. Chi-Ali hid in numerous East Coast cities until he was apprehended on March 5, 2001, in New York City and was subsequently convicted of the killing and served a 12-year bid at Sing Sing Correctional Facility.

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