Almost 28 years later the murders of legendary rappers Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. are still as fascinating to hip hop fans as the Titanic. Now the mugshots of the two hip-hop icons will soon be auctioned off to the highest bidder. The never-seen photos will go on sale by GottaHaveRockandRoll on Oct. 25 and Nov. 10. Also, a clear video of Biggie’s final performance at the Sting festival in Jamaica from December 1996 will be available as well.
According to TMZ, Biggie performed in a wheelchair with his leg in a case during the performance. The winner of the auction will have full copyright privileges of the video. The video is expected to sell between $1-$2 million. The images are expected to bring in a high price tag.
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai still live together, despite the rapper and entrepreneur filing for divorce from the reality star.
According to TMZ, the household may be a bit awkward as the two don’t specifically interact and only cross paths in transition in and out the house. Both parties are maintaining that their priority is their one-year-old daughter, Monaco.
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s seemingly sudden divorce now has additional detail. The split between the two celebrities is reportedly due to “certain family values and differences.”
According to Entertainment Tonight, an insider stated, “They had different views, and each felt like their needs weren’t being completely met.” Jeezy filed for divorce last week, citing their marriage is “irretrievably broken” in the court documents.
The filing was placed in the Fulton County Superior Court, and the two have already separated. There is a prenuptial agreement in place.
Drake definitely has a thing for expensive chains. With For All The Dogs taking the top spot on the Billboard 200, The Boy went and got a new chain made out of 18-carat dog bones. The new ice comes from jeweler Nadine Ghosn, featuring 19-carat gold alongside 50 carats of white diamonds and six carats of pink. “Custom for the one and only @champagnepapi,” Ghosn wrote on Instagram.
Last week, Drake gave Toronto sports teams extra motivation to win a championship: a new custom chain. Hitting Instagram, Drake revealed a new Alex Moss chain and pendant, enlisting the logos of the Toronto Raptors, Blue Jays, and Maple Leafs.
“A project with my brother for ending it in the 6 and dropping on the 6th in the 6,” Drake wrote on Instagram. “We call it the crown jewel @alexmoss. Any team that wins a chip we bring this straight to you for the whole off season.”
Separately, Moss wrote: “The Crown Jewel of Toronto @champagnepapi. For All The Dogs.”
Will Smith has an official quote out regarding various reveals from Jada Pinkett Smith across the media last week. The New York Times quoted the A-list actor in another interview with his wife.
“When you’ve been with someone for more than half of your life, a sort of emotional blindness sets in, and you can all too easily lose your sensitivity to their hidden nuances and subtle beauties,” Smith said.
Smith added a letter to another appearance of an estranged wife, which will be on the On Purpose podcast hosted by Jay Shetty.
“I applaud and honor you. If I had read this book 30 years ago, I definitely would’ve hugged you more,” Smith wrote. “I’ll start now. Welcome to the Authors Club. I love you endlessly. Now go get some Merlot and take a rest.”
Last week, Jada Pinkett Smith revealed that she could have been Tupac’s wife. Sitting with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson for the All the Smoke podcast, Pinkett Smith revealed that Pac proposed to her while he was locked up in Rikers Island.
“Seeing him there, the condition that he was in and having to leave him there,” Pinkett Smith said. “He was in bad shape. And so, when he asked me to get married, he was at Rikers
“I knew at that time that he needed somebody to do time with him, which I was gonna do anyway. He didn’t have to marry me to do that. I’m here. He needed a rock. Because of our friendship and everything we had been through together, he just wanted to feel that solidified foundation.”
Pinkett Smith believes that Tupac would have divorced her as soon as he exited prison. You can hear it all from her below.
Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals Tupac Asked Her to Marry Him.
In a separate interview, Jada Pinkett Smith officially stated what many across Hip-Hop believed was in her heart: Tupac was her soulmate.
Speaking with journalist Christal Jordan at RollingOut, Pinkett revealed that Tupac was her soulmate and believed they shared past lives.
“There is all kinds of definitons of soulmates,” Pinkett Smith said. “If there is such a thing as past lives I definitely think Pac and I have traveled a few together.”
Pinkett Smith says she never regretted attempting to make a romance because there was no chemistry between the two.
You can hear more below.
Jada Pinkett on 2Pac being her soulmate: She also says she and Tupac had past lives together.
Ice Spice was the first music guest for the return of Saturday Night Live. For the opening, Ice Spice was introduced by her friend Taylor Swift. Spice delivered two performances during the show, first “In Ha Mood,” and the Swift introduced “Pretty Girl.” You can see both below.
In May, Ice Spice‘s Spice Cabinet and Taylor Swift’s Swifties have united for the new single “Karma.”
“Um. SO much to tell you. I’m a massive fan of this brilliant artist and after getting to know her I can confirm: she is THE ONE to watch,” Swift said of Spice ahead of the release.
“sweetest person ever thank u sm i love yuuuu,” Ice Spice replied.
After the chorus, Ice Spice makes her presence felt on the track, speaking to how quickly Karma will come for her opps and keeps her head straight as she moves.
Megan Thee Stallion is ready to unleash her new music. Following appearing on “Bongos” with Cardi B, Hot Girl Meg is letting rap fans know that “Act One” is on the way.
After a surreal moment onstage with Beyonce and a hint at a collaboration with the Queen Bey, Megan Thee Stallion is back in the news. The Houston rapper has been in an ongoing legal battle over a deal she signed at the beginning of her career. Meg has been fighting to get out of her contact with Carl Crawford’s 1501 Certified Entertainment for three years with a vicious back and forth between her and the labelhead.
Megan is calling on her fans asking for their support for her new album after she reveals that she paid for it out of her own pocket.
Watch her video below.
Megan Thee Stallion says her new album is currently being self- funded and she has no label right now. pic.twitter.com/anfnLIB59s
Is Sexyy Red pregnant? The rap star went to her hometown of St. Louis to perform alongside SZA. Sharing pictures from backstage, Sexyy Red dropped two pictures with a question: Team boy or Team girl? Sexyy Red would also showcase a baby bump.
Before the announcement, Raedio dropped the video for Sexyy Red’s “No Panties” single that will be featured in the season two soundtrack of Rap Sh!t. In the video, Sexyy Red turns up a car wash and recruits people of the neighborhood for a fundraiser. Joining Sexyy Red are TikTok creators @terryreloaded and @kervo.dolo.
The highly anticipated soundtrack for Season 2 of Rap Sh!t has been officially announced by Raedio. This soundtrack, set to release on Nov. 3, will precede the premiere of Season 2, created by Issa Rae, scheduled for Nov. 9.
The mixtape, curated by Raedio and released via Raedio/Def Jam, features original music from the series performed by lead characters Shawna & Mia (Aida Osman & KaMillion), as well as contributions from artists like Rico Nasty, Kaliii, Maiya The Don, and more. The project also boasts writing contributions from Guapdad 4000, NCognita, Suni MF, and production by renowned producers like Danja, Bankroll Got It, and HitKidd.
The mixtape celebrates the women in rap who are changing the music world through their authenticity and features cover artwork inspired by A Tribe Called Quest’s “Midnight Marauders” album, acknowledging the writers and producers who craft the music behind the scenes.
The first single, “No Panties,” is already available and showcases the talents of Sexyy Red in a bold and unapologetic southern rap anthem, produced by YA & Snacks of The Breed. It encourages listeners to hit the dancefloor and embrace their most unapologetic selves.
“I’m happy that I got to work on ‘No Panties’ for Rap Sh!t,” said Sexyy Red. “It’s just me having fun on the beat and talking my sh*t. It’s just like the show: the rap girls running this sh*t.”
Tekashi 6ix9ine was attempting to leave the Dominican Republic but was arrested before boarding his private plane. The rapper was attempting to leave the country after an assault.
Footage has surfaced of 6ix9ine’s arrest in the Dominican Republic
According to Felix Porter, a DR-based criminal lawyer, 6ix9ine and his squad assaulted two producers over an incident involving 6ix9ine’s girlfriend. “Trying to leave the country on a private plane, Tekashi 69 turned out to have MIGRATION ALERT,” Portes shared on Instagram, according to Complex. “His trip was aborted. The popular artist is on the run, his whereabouts unknown since there is an arrest warrant issued for beatings and injuries and threats.”
In August, Tekashi 6ix9ine was nabbed by the police for failure to appear. The rapper was entered into Palm Beach County Jail on Wednesday night and released after posting $2,000 bond, according to Page Six.
In July, local authorities advised the rapper not to attend a show in Puerto Rico due to death threats on his life.
Ahead of the show, police could not confirm the seriousness of the threats, and the promoters planned to execute a security plan to protect those involved.
Most recently, 6ix9ine delivered the single “Shaka Laka” with Kodak Black.
Nelly had Ashanti speechless as he presented her birthday gifts, showing an iced-out watch and flooding her neck. While opening the gifts, Ashanti is held speechless, in awe. She puts on all the pieces and celebrates with her man, continuously hugging him and showing appreciation.
Nelly had Ashanti literally lost for words after he iced out her wrist and lit up her neck for her birthday!
Usher has departed Paris and returned to his Las Vegas residency. Joining Usher at his birthday show was Ashanti, whose birthday was also this weekend. While onstage, Ashanti performed “Foolish,” and the two would sing Happy Birthday to each other. You can see the moment below.
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