Louisiana native Boosie Badazz said that he can’t even get courtside seats in his home state at a New Orleans Pelicans game even after the team offered him $1,000 to perform twice in one night. He responded that even in Atlanta, the Hawks pay artists at least $10K just to perform once.
Even though Boosie said we wasn’t feeling the vibes fron the Pelicans, he said he was still fgoing to rock a Saints hat to rep his home state.
B.G. is showing love to Nicki Minaj and Monica, who are running the nation on The Pink Friday 2 tour.
“I attended the @nickiminaj and @monicadenise concert the othre night and it was 1 of the most incredible shows I’ve ever seen..
“Me and my girl Mo caught up, laughed, joked and vibed all night… s/o to @bosslady_ent
“Real recognize real and she’s definitely 1 of the realist this industry has to offer… I’m forever grateful for the love and friendship we share…what’s understood don’t need to be explained.”
Nicki Minaj shows fans what they will get at the Pink Friday 2 tour. With Denver and Oakland already transformed into #GagCity, Minaj hit Instagram to share moments from the show. You can get a glimpse below.
The Queen of Hip-Hop, Nicki Minaj, kicked off her highly anticipated Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour with two spectacular performances in Oakland, CA, and Denver, CO. With over 30 sold-out shows across North America, Europe, and the UK, Minaj’s return to the stage has been eagerly awaited by fans worldwide.
Minaj mesmerized over 25,000 fans at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, setting a new record as the venue’s second-highest-grossing single night by a hip-hop artist. The show featured hits from her latest album, Pink Friday 2, including chart-toppers like “FTCU” and “Super Freaky Girl,” alongside fan-favorite classics such as “Anaconda” and “Super Bass.”
The concert also saw 13 live debuts from Minaj’s discography, including long-awaited performances of “Right Thru Me” and “Here I Am.” Special guest Monica joined Minaj on stage, thrilling fans with her hit songs.
Gag City, the AI World created by Minaj’s dedicated fanbase, came to life on stage with vibrant production, enhancing the concert experience. Fans had the opportunity to elevate their experience with various VIP packages, including access to exclusive lounges and merchandise.
Minaj’s surprise appearance at the Gag City Headquarters in Denver further cemented the tour’s excitement and anticipation. With her unmatched talent and energy, Minaj has set the stage for an unforgettable tour experience for fans worldwide.
Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson finds himself embroiled in a legal dispute with his second ex-wife, Samantha Lee, over his failure to comply with a $10,000 monthly child support order. The situation has escalated as Gibson now cites external factors, including the recent writer and actor strikes, for his financial struggles.
According to reports from Radar Online, court documents reveal that Gibson admitted he was unable to pay the full amount owed to Lee. He attributed his financial challenges to the unpredictable nature of his income, which he claims fluctuates significantly due to his career as an actor and singer.
Gibson’s lawyer further explained that the actor’s income is heavily influenced by the filming of franchise movies, particularly the Fast & Furious series. However, since Gibson last filmed a segment for the franchise in 2022, his income has decreased substantially. The lawyer emphasized that the unexpected six-month work stoppage in the film industry in 2023 further exacerbated Gibson’s financial situation, as it impacted the income of everyone working in Hollywood.
In defense of Gibson’s inability to meet the child support obligations, his lawyer asserted that the actor’s income has dwindled to less than twenty percent of what he earned in August 2022. They argue that Gibson’s financial hardship is not willful and that he simply lacks the ability to pay the full amount of child support.
Over the weekend, the hip-hop world buzzed with news of a potential shift in ownership at Roc-A-Fella Records as two prominent New York rappers reportedly vied for Damon Dash’s shares in the iconic label. This development comes after Dash was compelled to sell his interests in the company to satisfy legal judgments against him.
The drama unfolded publicly when Dash took to social media to air his grievances, shedding light on the behind-the-scenes turmoil surrounding the attempted sale of his Roc-A-Fella shares. In a candid discussion, Dash called out his former Roc-A-Fella partners Kareem ‘Biggs’ Burke and Jay Z, accusing them of thwarting his efforts to sell his stake in the company three years ago.
According to Dash, he encountered resistance from Biggs and Jay Z when he attempted to unload his stock in 2021. Dash alleges that his former partners misrepresented themselves as the CEOs of Roc-A-Fella Records and manipulated the company bylaws to prevent the sale from proceeding.
The revelation of these internal conflicts sheds new light on the intricate dynamics within Roc-A-Fella Records, a label that played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of hip-hop. As the story continues to unfold, fans and industry insiders alike are left pondering the implications of this latest development on the future direction of one of hip-hop’s most storied institutions.
Watch below.
Dame Dash explains why he prefers to sell his shares in Roc-A-Fella Inc. to Cam’ron and Mase, and says it would be fun to see Cam’ron and Mase run Roc-A-Fella Inc.
NYCs Museum Of Natural History is set to host a new exhibit featuring the bling from some of the game’s most notable names including A$AP Rocky and The Notorious B.I.G.
‘Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry, is set to debut on May 9 and wiull feature other Hip Hop celebs including Tyler The Creator, Nicki Minaj, Erykah Badu and Slick Rick.
“Hip-hop jewelry has had a huge impact on our wider modern culture,” said Sean M. Decatur, the museum’s president, in a statement. “These jewelry pieces are not just magnificent in and of themselves, they’re an important part of hip-hop history and hip-hop culture as artists claimed and transformed traditional symbols of luxury and success.”
The exhibit borrowed its name from Vikki Tobak’s 2022 book, which uses 40 years of iconic imagery of some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars and compelling stories to celebrate how “ice” has become a “proclamation of identity and self-expression.”
The 388-page hardback book published by TASCHEN maps out the evolution of the Hip Hop jewelry game, from Run-DMC‘s gold adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim‘s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions to the over-the-top pieces of today worn by the likes of Cardi B, A$AP Rocky, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, JAY-Z, Gucci Mane, Meek Mill, Cam’ron, Beyoncé and Rihanna.
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.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Geto Boys frontman and Texas legend Scarface released his fourth solo LP, The Untouchable. Released on Rap-A-Lot Records, this album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also peaked at #1 on the Top Hip-Hop/R&B and kept its spot for two weeks.
Although Scarface never really strayed away from his staple hardcore “Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangster” subject matter and style of delivery, it’s apparent this album is influenced by the G-Funk sound made popular by Dr.Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Tha Dogg Pound.
The album’s most popular track “Smile” featuring 2Pac was released shortly after his murder and peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Don’t look for Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s Vultures 2 to hit streaming. Ye once again spoke with the YeFanactics Instagram apge and revealed he agrees with James Blake sentiment that streaming “devalues our music.”
“Was talking with the team about how to release the next album. Like James Blake said streaming devalues our music. We sell albums on Yeezy.com,” Kanye wrote. “I got 20 million Instagram followers. When five percent of my followers buy an album. That’s one million albums sold That’s 300K more than the biggest album last year.
“We sold 1 million items on Yeezy.com on Super Bowl Sunday so we know it’s possible. How do you feel about us not streaming and only selling the album digitally.”
Ye: Was talking with the team about how to release the next album
Like James Blake said streaming devalues our music We sell albums on https://t.co/KZ5lBI5zfM
I got 20 million instagram followers When 5% of my followers buy an album.
Doja Cat is taking some time off Instagram. After receiving a negative message, she announced that she would deactivate the account.
“Hey I’m gonna deactivate because I’m not really feeling this anymore,” Doja wrote. “You guys take care of yourselves. I like coming here to find inspo and see people being creative but I just feel ike this is getting ot be too much. The way I’m spoken to on here and treated makes me have fucked up thoughts. Please watch how you talk to and about people on the internet. Bye.”
Doja Cat deactivated her Instagram account due to apparent bullying and warned people to watch how they talk on the internet. pic.twitter.com/TMyqVLHAQ6
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