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[WATCH] Metro Boomin’s Live Orchestra Concert Feat. John Legend, Swae Lee And More

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Red Bull revealed the full live stream concert experience featuring Grammy Award-winning diamond-certified producer and DJ, Metro Boomin, maestro Anthony Parnther, and the Symphonic Orchestra available to watch exclusively on Metro Boomin’s YouTube channel for the next 30 days. Fans who were not able to attend the sold-out show can now witness the magic of the legendary performances and see all the best moments from the show. 

The 90-minute live concert experience took place on Thursday, October 26th at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and saw Metro Boomin soar to new heights on stage in a customized Red Bull monolith accompanied by the 43-member Symphonic Orchestra led by conductor Anthony Parnther. Red Bull Symphonic transcended musical boundaries and featured special guest appearances and performances from John Legend, Swae Lee, NAV, and Roisee. To close the show, Metro Boomin invited opera singer Alexys Tiscareno for a rendition of “Superhero” which became viral on TikTok, earning millions of views on the platform to-date.

For a glimpse into the highlights of the show, you can also check out some of the best performances below.

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Latto Points to Stans as Reasons for Female Rap Beef

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Latto is pointing fingers at hip-hop fans for causing a divide among the women of rap. Speaking with XXL, Latto believes stan culture drives the beef between women in rap.

“I think it really don’t be a problem until we let fans, Stans, whatever you want to call them, like the outsiders once they get in the mix. I think that’s what stirs the pot,” Latto said. “Because it’s like, we will all be fans of each other and commenting and following each other, whatever, but then once they get to comparing, they will turn us against each other, which is very weak-minded of us as female rappers.”

She added, “I think we be falling for these traps that they put on female rappers.”

To close out the month, Latto will create a all-women cypher.

Latto is officially a part of the fastest single to hit a billion streams in Spotify history. Latto joined Jung Kook on the “Seven” single earlier this year, which racked up a billion plays faster than any song ever. It only took just over three months.

Latto notched the first No. 1 single placement for Hip-Hop in 2023. Latto‘s collaboration with Jung Kook, “Seven,” lands at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in July, making her the first rapper to get to that position in 2023. It is the first No. 1 of Latto’s career.

Latto celebrated the achievement on her Instagram story: “Oop am I a bora girl now? 🙈 Forever grateful!! Thanks JK for trusting me! Armypots up +10000.”

Jung Kook is a K-pop star and a member of the group BTS. The single is believed to be the first from his forthcoming album.

“Seven” also topped the global Spotify chart in July with 10.937 million streams.

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Cassie’s Lawsuit Against Diddy Officially Dismissed After Settlement Reached

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Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy is officially dismissed. According to TMZ, the suit was ended in New York on Monday. The doc reads, “Pursuant to an agreement between the parties, Plaintiff hereby dismisses this action, with prejudice and without costs or fees to either party.”

Shortly after news of the lawsuit rattled the world on Thursday, Diddy and Cassie settled the lawsuit on Friday.

“I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control,” Cassie said after the settlement. “I want to thank my family, fans, and lawyers for their unwavering support.”

For the first time since settling his lawsuit with his ex-lover, singer Cassie, Diddy has been spotted. He was spotted outside his Star Island Miami mansion, beside his chief of staff, with his face buried in his hands.

After settling with Cassie following her explosive allegations. Ben Brafman, Diddy’s lawyer, shared a statement:

“Just so we’re clear, a decision to settle a lawsuit, especially in 2023, is in no way an admission of wrongdoing. Mr. Combs‘ decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims. He is happy they got to a mutual settlement and wishes Ms. Ventura the best.”

Diddy was sued by his former lover Cassie, stating she was rapped and sex trafficked during their relationship. Cassie, born Casandra Ventura, filed the suit in New York City, stating she was the victim of a “cycle of abuse, violence and sex trafficking.

Included in the lawsuit was a 2018 rape, which Cassie stated as Diddy attempted to prevent her from leaving him.

You can learn more about the allegations here.

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Tragedy Khadafi Announced As Cultural Content Developer For NFT Company Infanity

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Infanity proudly announces the appointment of visionary icon and recording artist Tragedy Khadafi, as Chief Hip Hop Officer.  In this executive role, he will serve as Infanity’s cultural content developer and legacy builder. 

Infanity is a web3 platform that allows independent artists to control their musical destinies by releasing their music and offering unique experiences to expand their fan bases using this new technology. 

With this executive appointment, Infanity and Tragedy Khadafi aim to further bridge the gap between traditional hip hop and the world of Web3.

 “Infanity is at the forefront of the music NFT revolution, and we’re honored to have a legend like Tragedy Khadafi join our mission. His insights and mentorship will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of Hip Hop artists in the Web3 space,” said Renata Lowenbraun, CEO of Infanity.

As the youngest of the Queensbridge pioneers, Tragedy mentored and released Capone-N-Noreaga’s platinum selling album, The War Report through his imprint, 25 to Life Entertainment.  As a solo artist, Tragedy, under the moniker Intelligent Hoodlum, released records on A&M Records, and later through his imprint on V2 Records and subsequently Caroline Distribution/EMI.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Wu Tang Clan Dropped Their Third LP ‘The W’ Album 23 Years Ago

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On this day in Hip Hop history Wu Tang Clan releases their third studio LP The W. As the follow up to the immensely successful Wu Tang Forever, this album fell a little short of its predecessors success but continued in growing the Wu’s legacy as a whole.

At the time of the album’s production and release, Wu Tang member ODB was facing a legal-saga with seemingly no end. Although that may have stopped Dirt Dog’s ability to grace the album more than once, it did not however derail the Clan’s creative process and ability to execute. Much to the tone of their past work, The W once again proved that Wu-Tang is lyrically the strongest rap collective of all time. As far as production however, RZA toned down the intricate instrumentation used on Forever and went back to the 36 Chambers style of soulful samples coupled with melancholic  drum patterns. This back to basic model allowed the Clan to stand out lyrically as they once did.

Commercially, the album was an international success. It peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 as well as #1 in the UK and Ireland. The album won numerous Album of the Year awards from esteemed publications and is herald as one of Hip Hop’s greater albums.

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A$AP Rocky to Stand Trial on Felony Assault Charges

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A$AP Rocky will have to take the stand in his felony case for allegedly firing a gun at his former friend, A$AP Relli. The shooting took place outside a Hollywood hotel in November 2021.

According to Superior Court Judge M.L. Villar, Rocky will appear for testimony. He has already pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.

According to Villar, the video and testimony from Relli provide sufficient evidence for the defendant to go to trial.

Relli, born Terell Ephron, stated he and Rocky are lifelong friends, but the relationship went sour in 2021, leading to the shooting that grazed Melli’s knuckles.

Currently, video from the area provides audio of two loud pops during the time of the alleged shooting and another showing Rocky walking near the building.

Rocky will return to court on Jan. 8, 2024, for re-arraignment.

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Travis Scott Performs “FE!N” 10 Times in a Row During ‘UTOPIA’ Tour Stop

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Travis Scott knows that “FE!N” from his UTOPIA album is a straight-up banger. While on the Utopia tour in Oklahoma, Travis Scott performed the single not once, not twice, but ten times in a row.

Travis Scott continues his dominant run in 2023, securing consecutive chart-topping hits on the Mediabase Rhythmic Radio Airplay chart. This week, “I Know ?” claims the #1 spot, following last week’s success of “Meltdown,” a standout track featuring Drake from Scott’s UTOPIA album.

“Meltdown” marked its first week at #1, adding another milestone to Scott’s impressive career. As the fourth studio album from the artist, UTOPIA has been a critical and commercial success. “Meltdown” serves as a sequel to the previous hit record, “SICKO MODE,” which gained massive popularity and set streaming records in 2018.

“I Know ?,” co-produced by Scott himself, is more subdued than its predecessor. It showcases the artist’s versatility and momentum as the UTOPIA campaign continues.

November has been a remarkable month for Travis Scott, with his 10th career GRAMMY nomination for “Best Rap Album” (UTOPIA). He recently announced new 2024 dates for his sold-out UTOPIA: Circus Maximus Tour, where he made history as the first Hip Hop act to headline and sell out Los Angeles’s Sofi Stadium. UTOPIA is nearing 3 billion total streams, solidifying its status as the best-selling rap album of 2023.

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Journalist Announces She Won’t Renew Her Podcast Deal with Revolt Following Diddy Allegations

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The fallout from Cassie’s lawsuit and accusations toward Diddy continues and this time it is impacting business. According to AllHipHop, podcaster Dawn Montgomery has annoucned that she will not renew her contract with the Revolt network.

Montgomery is a member of the Monuments to Me podcast and announced her decision on Twitter.

“FYI: I won’t be signing on to do the 3rd season of @revolttv’s ‘Monuments To Me’ podcast,” Montgomery wrote. “I am a [sexual assault] survivor & I cannot be a part of a show that’s supposed to uplift black women while @Diddy leads the company. Believe Black women.”

She added, “One thing I’ve done throughout my professional career(s) is be mindful of my work ethic and where I place my energy & time. I also feel like Revolt’s leadership not speaking on this says a lot and even though this podcast experience blessed me… I’m done.”

Diddy has been spotted for the first time since settling his lawsuit with his ex-lover and singer Cassie. Spotted outside his Star Island Miami mansion, Diddy was spotted beside his chief of staff with his face buried in his hands.

After settling with Cassie following her explosive allegations. Ben Brafman, Diddy’s lawyer, shared a statement:

“Just so we’re clear, a decision to settle a lawsuit, especially in 2023, is in no way an admission of wrongdoing. Mr. Combs‘ decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims. He is happy they got to a mutual settlement and wishes Ms. Ventura the best.”

Diddy was sued by his former lover Cassie, stating she was rapped and sex trafficked during their relationship. Cassie, born Casandra Ventura, filed the suit in New York City, stating she was the victim of a “cycle of abuse, violence and sex trafficking.

Included in the lawsuit was a 2018 rape, which Cassie stated as Diddy attempted to prevent her from leaving him.

You can learn more about the allegations here.

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RZA Releases New Bobby Digital Track “Fashionable”

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RZA, the visionary leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, has announced the digital release of the Bobby Digital track “Fashionable,” featuring The Reverend Willy Burke and Earth. The single executive produced by RZA was initially part of the physical-only release of Digital Potions in November 2022. Now, fans can enjoy the track on all major digital service providers for the first time.

RZA introduced the Bobby Digital persona with his debut solo album, Bobby Digital In Stereo, which earned RIAA Gold certification in 1998.

The release of “Fashionable” aligns with the 30th anniversary of Wu-Tang Clan’s groundbreaking debut album, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), released on November 9, 1993. Recognized as one of the most acclaimed albums in hip-hop history, it achieved platinum status within a year of its release and has since reached triple-platinum status.

To celebrate this milestone, RZA recently performed three shows with a live orchestra at NYC’s Gramercy Theater. The Wu-Tang Clan also completed the NY State of Mind Tour, alongside Nas and De La Soul, spanning multiple continents.

On November 9th, New York City honored RZA and the Wu-Tang Clan by illuminating the Empire State Building in the group’s iconic black and yellow colors. Mayor Eric Adams declared November 9th “Wu-Tang Day” in New York City, marking the enduring legacy of the influential hip-hop collective.

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Travis Scott Achieves Back-to-Back Chart-Toppers on Rhythmic Radio Airplay

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Houston superstar Travis Scott continues his dominant run in 2023, securing consecutive chart-topping hits on the Mediabase Rhythmic Radio Airplay chart. This week, “I Know ?” claims the #1 spot, following last week’s success of “Meltdown,” a standout track featuring Drake from Scott’s UTOPIA album.

“Meltdown” marked its first week at #1, adding another milestone to Scott’s impressive career. As the fourth studio album from the artist, UTOPIA has been a critical and commercial success. “Meltdown” serves as a sequel to the previous hit record, “SICKO MODE,” which gained massive popularity and set streaming records in 2018.

“I Know ?,” co-produced by Scott himself, is more subdued than its predecessor. It showcases the artist’s versatility and momentum as the UTOPIA campaign continues.

November has been a remarkable month for Travis Scott, with his 10th career GRAMMY nomination for “Best Rap Album” (UTOPIA). He recently announced new 2024 dates for his sold-out UTOPIA: Circus Maximus Tour, where he made history as the first Hip Hop act to headline and sell out Los Angeles’s Sofi Stadium. UTOPIA is nearing 3 billion total streams, solidifying its status as the best-selling rap album of 2023.

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