Fivio Foreign is set to drop his latest mixtape, Pain & Love 2, on Friday, Feb. 9th, promising an explosive collection of tracks. The mixtape boasts an impressive lineup of collaborators, including 41, Swae Lee, Meek Mill, Rowdy Rebel, Sheff G, Lil Tjay, and more. Fivio, known for his dynamic and gritty style, continues to make waves in the hip-hop scene.
Melanie Miller, the woman who got her phone snatched by Kanye West, is speaking out. Appearing on the TMZ Podcast, Miller gave her account of the incident.
“I was alarmed. I was like, ‘Whoa, I don’t see that one coming.’ I’ve interviewed him before and he never talks to me, so I’m thinking ‘I’ll just see if he’ll talk to me.’ It’s been very well talked about that…he won’t let Bianca have an Instagram because he’s trying to protect her. So I’m saying this is an easy opportunity for you to be like, ‘Of course I’m not controlling her.’ That’s all that I had going into it.”
She added, “If she’s posting those photos of her and her essentially naked body on her own Instagram because she wants to, because she wants to put that out there—fine. But he’s doing it. He has such disrespect for women.”
While strolling in L.A., Ye was asked if Bianca Censori had “free will,” which led to the rapper snatching an iPhone.
“People want to know if Bianca has her free will. Some people say you’re controlling her,” the TMZ reporter said.
Kanye then grabbed her phone and addressed, “That dumb ass shit,” he was asked.
He said, “You think cause you a white woman that you can walk up on me like that and ask me some dumb ass shit like that? Ask me about my wife?”
Trevor Noah is returning to the Grammys as the host. Speaking with Variety, Noah revealed one of his favorite moments while hosting the ceremony: meeting JAY-Z.
“At the first Grammys I did, during Covid, Jay-Z walked past and was like, ‘Hey, man, you’ve been doing a good job,’” Noah revealed. “I remember being like, ‘Damn, Jay-Z just told me I’m doing a good job!’ Those moments really, really stand out because of how special and unique they were.”
Noah will take the stage again this Sunday, Feb. 4 on CBS. You can read the full feature here.
Kanye West is being celebrated for his snatch of a paparazzi’s phone, but not by Charlamagne Tha God. During a recent morning on The Breakfast Club, Charla stated it was a sucka move.
“Kanye is a sucka,” Charlamagne said. “When that man was yelling at him and his wife last week, he had nothing to say. He skedaddled.”
Charlamagne was speaking about the presumably homeless man that birated Ye as he attempted to leave the scene.
In case you missed it, while strolling in L.A., Ye was asked if Bianca Censori had “free will,” which led to the rapper snatching an iPhone.
“People want to know if Bianca has her free will. Some people say you’re controlling her,” the TMZ reporter said.
Kanye then grabbed her phone and addressed, “That dumb ass shit,” he was asked.
He said, “You think cause you a white woman that you can walk up on me like that and ask me some dumb ass shit like that? Ask me about my wife?”
As Nicki Minaj continues to tweet away and promote her Megan Thee Stallion diss “Big Foot,” extra protection is brought into Hot Girl Meg’s mother’s gravesite.
According to TMZ, a cemetery in Texas is working with local authorities to increase security around the resting place of Holly Thomas. Thomas died of brain cancer in 2019.
Currently, nothing has happened to the gravesite, but the leaking of the location by the Barbz is being taken as a credible threat.
Nicki referred to Megan’s moom in “Big Foot” but noted it was due to referencing her family in the “Hiss” record.
You can learn more about the “Big Foot” diss here.
On this date in 1994, the legendary Staten Island, NY collective known as the Wu-Tang Clan released one of the crew’s most memorable songs to date; “C.R.E.A.M.(Cash Rules Everything Around Me)” from their debut album Enter The 36 Chambers.
Recorded in Firehouse studios in NYC, Wu-Tang Clan leader/advisor The RZA sampled The Charmels’ 1967 song, “As Long As I’ve Got You.” Since the WTC’s creation of this hit, “cream” became a slang term used for money in hoods all across the country and eventually the globe.
On January 29, 2009, “C.R.E.A.M.” was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of 500,000 units, 15 years after it was first released.
According to groundbreaking publications such as Time Magazine and Rolling Stone, C.R.E.A.M. is regarded as one of the best rap songs of all time.
Charlie Wilson deserves all his flowers… and now he’s enjoying the fruits of his labor.
On Monday, Jan. 29th, the Gap Band vocalist not only celebrated his 71st birthday but was honored with the coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The highly-anticipated event drew out all the elites in the music industry, including Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Tyler The Creator, Babyface, Ty Dolla $ign, Tank, and more.
Babyface was one of the speakers, giving a heartwarming speech paying homage to the greatness that Charlie Wilson is. Babyface states, “I’m just so proud to be a part of your life. For you to even know me, to know my name and say anything to me period, I’m geeked about that. Please, I wanna say it again, give love to Charlie Wilson cause he deserves this.”
Snoop Dogg also shared his sentiments on Instagram, including throwback videos of the two performing their standout hit “Upside Ya Head.” The caption reads, “Congratulations to #CharlieWilson on receiving his MUCH DESERVED star along the Hollywood Walk Of Fame! ”
While Charlie Wilson first exploded onto the scene in the 1970s as a member of the Gap Band, his solo color took its own course. He has 11 songs with Kanye West and over a dozen with Snoop Dogg.
On this day in 1989, Bay Area rap legend Too $hort released his second album Life Is …Too $hort on the legendary, but now defunct Jive/RCA imprint.
Not long after $hort retired from selling thousands of units from the trunk of his car, his fifth full-length studio release became his top-selling album to date. Even after dropping over twenty albums, Too $hort’s most successful LP was this ten-track gem laced with creative arrangements of curse words and a crash course on the pimp game. Tracks like “Pimp the Ho” and “Don’t Fight The Feelin’” were instructional tracks to those outside of Oakland unfamiliar with $hort, while songs like “Cusswords” and the title track gave off an “American hood” appeal that many around the country during the crack era could relate to.
Thanks to the Bay Area vet who put it down of Northern California when there wasn’t many well known rappers outside of New York to begin with. Salute for this piece of Hip Hop history!
7x GRAMMY Award nominee BJ The Chicago Kid is hitting the road again with the much-anticipated The Gravy Tour! The tour is set to kick off on April 27th, 2024, at Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, Virginia. It will traverse major cities like New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Atlanta before concluding in Honolulu, Hawaii, at The Blue Note Hawaii on June 6th. Fans can expect a soulful experience featuring tracks from BJ’s latest LP, Gravy, as well as classics and fan favorites.
Accompanying the tour announcement is the release of “Honey,” the latest in a series of live performances with Chlöe. The performance showcases their musical chemistry, with the duo delivering an enchanting rendition of the buzzing single.
BJ The Chicago Kid’s album, Gravy, released in late 2023, has garnered critical acclaim for its soulful mastery, featuring collaborations with industry legends such as Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire, Coco Jones, Andra Day, Robert Glasper, Cory Henry, and Freddie Gibbs. The album has amassed over 11 million streams across various platforms, solidifying BJ’s status as a powerhouse in contemporary soul music.
You can see the full run of dates below.
4/27 – Alexandria, VA – Birchmere Music Hall
4/30 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 Shows)
5/1 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 Shows)
5/2 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 Shows)
5/3 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 Shows)
5/4 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 Shows)
5/5 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 Shows)
5/9 – Philadelphia, PA – City Winery Philadelphia
5/10 – Philadelphia, PA – City Winery Philadelphia
The iconic OREO cookie is making a grand return to the spotlight with a brand-new campaign to captivate audiences during the Big Game. In a highly anticipated 30-second spot titled “Twist on It,” OREO showcases the playful and decision-making aspect of its cookie-eating experience.
During the second quarter of the Big Game, the ad takes viewers on a journey through history, portraying pivotal moments influenced by the twist of an OREO cookie. From the Trojan Horse entering Troy to encounters with aliens, the commercial humorously demonstrates how the twist of an OREO has played a crucial role in some of the world’s most famous decisions.
“I am so excited that the OREO brand is returning to the Big Game in a big way with a campaign that cements the brand’s cultural relevance and playful identity,” said Michelle Deignan, Vice President, OREO, US. “This year, in our quest to fight the seriousness of adulthood, we’re encouraging fans to put a lighthearted twist on the overanalyzed and overcomplicated act of making a decision.”
Kris Jenner, the renowned family matriarch and longtime OREO fan, makes a cameo appearance in a flashback to the mid-2000s. The clip humorously reveals how Kris let an OREO cookie decide whether to invite the world to “keep up with” her family, turning a major decision into a playful twist.
“I’ve been lucky to see how OREO cookies playfully bring people together, especially with my kids when they were growing up, and now my grandkids,” said Jenner. “It was fun to shoot this campaign and imagine how OREO cookies played a major role in one of the most influential decisions that I’ve made – wouldn’t it be fun if the twist of an OREO led to our family going on air. Maybe it did!”
Created by The Martin Agency and directed by Emmy award winner Dave Laden, the campaign highlights OREO’s enduring cultural relevance. It engages with fans through its unique approach to decision-making. The brand, celebrating 110 years, reinforces its status as the cookie to keep up with in this entertaining and delightful Big Game spot.
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