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Desus Nice Returns with New Amazon Travel Series Following Bodega Boys Split

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Two years after the abrupt end of Bodega Boys, fans of Desus Nice have something to look forward to. The hood favorite, known for his sharp wit and Bronx-born charm, is making a comeback—this time with a new travel series in the works for Amazon.

According to Deadline, Desus, whose real name is Daniel Baker, is collaborating with Story Syndicate and Amazon MGM Studios to bring his unique perspective to the world of travel. A pilot for the series is currently being shot for Prime Video, marking a significant new chapter in the comedian’s career.

While details of the show remain under wraps, this isn’t Desus’ first foray into the travel space. Back in the day, he appeared on the late Anthony Bourdain’s iconic CNN show Parts Unknown, where he showcased his Bronx roots by guiding Bourdain through some of the borough’s hidden gems. Fans can likely expect a similar vibe in this new series—full of Desus’ humor and no-nonsense takes on culture, food, and life.

The return of Desus to the spotlight comes after a period of mystery and speculation surrounding the end of Bodega Boys, the beloved podcast he co-hosted with The Kid Mero. The duo, known for their hilarious takes on pop culture, politics, and everyday life, called it quits in July 2022, ending a partnership that spanned four seasons on Showtime, years on Viceland, and countless podcast episodes on Complex. The split left fans wondering what had gone wrong, but neither Desus nor Mero offered much insight, leaving the situation shrouded in mystery.

Now, with this new Amazon travel series, Desus is carving out a fresh path for himself—one that allows him to shine solo while giving his fans a new way to experience his humor and Bronx-bred storytelling. Whether he’s showcasing undiscovered travel spots or giving his unique spin on familiar destinations, it’s clear Desus is ready to step back into the limelight in his own way.

As he continues to build his solo brand, all eyes will be on what this next chapter has in store for one half of the once-dominant duo. Fans of Bodega Boys may still be mourning the podcast’s end, but Desus’ return to TV promises a fresh adventure—this time on a global stage.

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Today In Hip Hop History: KRS-One Dropped His Second Solo LP ‘KRS-One’ 29 Years Ago

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Today in Hip Hop history prolific South Bronx philosopher KRS-One released his second solo LP KRS-One (an acronym for Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone). With this album, the former Boogie Down Productions MC makes an attempt to reconnect with the younger scene in New York. The tone and style of this album fit more into the fold of popular rap music coming out of the Big Apple in ’95 allowing KRS-ONE to regain popularity among youthful Hip Hop fans.

With revamped production and features from the likes of Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Das EFX, and Mad Lion, this project only added to KRS-One’s repertoire. With this album KRS-One showed the could not only keep alive his brand of educational hardcore boom bap; but, that he could transition and taper his bars to a more high energy, party driven crowd.

Commercially, this album was a success. Peaking at #19 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Charts, it was obvious that KRS-One had yet to fade into the pages of Hip Hop history. Both critics and fans alike responded well to this slight style change, marking it as a moment of experimentation instead of accusing KRS-One of selling out. Fellow rap heavyweight also chimed in with their opinions of KRS-One work on the actual album. The LP is aced with interludes of radio shout-outs from rappers Method Man, Lord Finesse, Rakim, Jeru the Damaja, Mr. Magic, and even MC Shan who at one point had beef with Boogie Down Productions.

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Dr. Dre Sued for $10 Million by Marriage Counselor, Accused of Harassment and Threats

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Music producer Dr. Dre is facing a $10 million lawsuit from the psychiatrist who served as the marriage counselor and mediator during Dre’s divorce from his wife of 24 years, Nicole Young. According to Billboard, the counselor, Dr. Charles J. Sophy, claims Dre launched a “malicious campaign of harassment” against him, which included violent threats and homophobic slurs.

The lawsuit, filed on October 9 in a Los Angeles court, alleges that Dr. Dre (real name Andre Young) subjected Dr. Sophy to a nearly year-long series of threats and late-night texts following their mediation sessions. According to Dr. Sophy, he had “worked diligently” to help Dre and Nicole Young resolve their disputes both before and during their contentious divorce.

However, instead of viewing the mediation process as an opportunity for resolution, Dre allegedly took his frustrations out on Dr. Sophy. The producer’s anger manifested in what Dr. Sophy’s lawyer, Christopher Frost of Frost LLP, describes as a sustained campaign of “intimidation and violence” paired with offensive homophobic rhetoric.

The lawsuit is seeking monetary damages of at least $10 million, as well as a restraining order to prevent further harassment. At this time, a representative for Dr. Dre has not responded to requests for comment.

This lawsuit adds another chapter to the high-profile legal battles surrounding Dr. Dre’s divorce from Nicole Young, which began in 2020 after their 24-year marriage ended.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Biz Markie’s ‘The Biz Never Sleeps’ LP Released 34 Years Ago

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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The “Diabolical” Biz dropped his second full length album 34 years ago today

A 25 year old Marcel Hall aka Biz Markie aka the Diabolical Biz put out his sophomore LP The Biz Never Sleeps thirty four years ago on this date.

After the success of his debut album Goin’ Off just a year prior, Biz dropped his second album on the Cold Chillin’/Warner Bros. imprint, which was highly anticipated because of the smash single “Just A Friend” leading the way. There were a few other singles like “Spring Again”, “Dedication”, and “Things Get A Little Easier” that were sure shot favorites of the harshest rap critics.

Unlike most of Biz’s work, this album was done without the help of production legend DJ Marley Marl, with Cool V and Biz himself doing the lion’s share of the work behind the boards. This was also the project that landed the L.I. beatbox/DJ/emcee in hot water due to sampling issues, which was magnified in Hip Hop almost single-handedly due to this certified gold classic. With tidbits of music from everyone from Kraftwerk to Curtis Mayfield, this kaleidoscopic Hip Hop journey will forever be etched in music history.

Saute to Biz Mark, DJ Cutmaster Cool V, Paul C, Fly Ty and everyone else for bring this musical gem!

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SOURCE SPORTS: Mets Beat Phillies 4-1 After Lindor Walk-Off Grand Slam, Advance To NLCS

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After going scoreless through the sixth inning, Mets’ MVP and the team’s “ironman” Francisco Lindor rocks a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth to give the Kings from Queens the lead and ultimately the victory over the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1. The Amazins took the third win in four games against the Phils, moving on to their chance to win the pennant.

There was a lot of pressure on Philly, being behind in the NLDS series 2-1 against the Mets on top of attempting to close that deficit in Citi Field. The Phils jump out to take the lead with a double from right fielder Nick Castellanos in the fourth inning, which drove Bryce Harper to third and eventually home on a fielder’s choice. The Mets answered back in the sixth with a bases loaded dinger to center field, giving the Metropolitans a 4-1 lead that they held until the end.

Jose Quintana held Philly to just two hits in five innings, striking out six and only allowing one run, but David Peterson walked away with the win after keeping the Phillies from scoring through the eighth, only allowing two hits in two innings. Mets bullpen ace Edwin Diaz closed out the last inning with two strike out, fanning Kody Clemens for the last out of the game, locking in the Mets’ spot in the 2024 NLCS Series.

The Mets are now pennant contenders, taking on the winners of the Dodgers vs. Padres NLDS series, which is now tied 2-2. Ohtani and the Dodgers will host Tatis Jr. and the Padres tomorrow in Los Angeles to see who will face the Mets. The winner will represent the national League in this year’s World Series.

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Justin Bieber Reportedly ‘Completely Disgusted’ by Diddy Sexual Assault Allegations

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Justin Bieber to Perform at Takeoff's Memorial Service in Atlanta

Justin Bieber is reportedly struggling with the arrest of Diddy, as an insider says the run of allegations has left the singer “completely disgusted.”

“Justin has been advised to stay as far away as possible from anything and everything related to Diddy,” a source told US Weekly.

An additional insider added, “Justin is in a hard place mentally right now. He has such a history with Diddy and the allegations against him have been hard to process.”

Currently, Justin is building a life with his wife, Hailey, and newborn son Jack. His “happiness being a dad has outweighed his anxiety about Diddy.”

While we are on family, Diddy was visited by his twin daughters and mother at Brooklyn’s MDC. According to TMZ, the family shared time in the visiting area where they could embrace and have a conversation.

Insiders say the twins made the trip from California to see Diddy for the first time since his arrest.

The visit came ahead of a statement by Diddy’s mother, Janice Combs, who referred to his charges as a “public lynching.” Combs expressed her views in a conversation with Page Six.

“It is heartbreaking to see my son judged not for the truth, but for a narrative created out of lies,” Janice shared.

“To bear witness what seems to be like a public lynching of my son before he has had the opportunity to prove his innocence is a pain too unbearable to put into words. Like every human being, my son deserves to have his day in court, to finally share his side, and to prove his innocence.”

She added, “I am not here to portray my son as perfect because he is not. He has made mistakes in his past, as we all have.

“My son may not have been entirely truthful about certain things, such as denying he has ever gotten violent with an ex-girlfriend when the hotel’s surveillance showed otherwise.”

You can read more of her statement here.

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Diddy’s Mother and Twin Daughters Visit Him at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy's Mom, Janice Combs, Hospitalized After Chest Pains

Diddy was visited by his twin daughters and mother at Brooklyn’s MDC. According to TMZ, the family shared time in the visiting area where they could embrace and have a conversation.

Insiders say the twins made the trip from California to see Diddy for the first time since his arrest.

The visit came ahead of a statement by Diddy’s mother, Janice Combs, who referred to his charges as a “public lynching.” Combs expressed her views in a conversation with Page Six.

“It is heartbreaking to see my son judged not for the truth, but for a narrative created out of lies,” Janice shared.

She added, “I am not here to portray my son as perfect because he is not. He has made mistakes in his past, as we all have.

“My son may not have been entirely truthful about certain things, such as denying he has ever gotten violent with an ex-girlfriend when the hotel’s surveillance showed otherwise.”

You can read more of her statement here.

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Cardi B Speaks on Rumors of Her Alleged Bae: ‘It’s Cute, It’s Funny’

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B Drops New Video "Like What (Freestyle)"

Cardi B and Offset set the world on fire last week as the fallout from their marriage continued to take over timelines. What emerged was a rumor that Cardi B was having an affair with Stefon Diggs of the Houston Texans.

Cardi stated on Instagram, “All these rumors are so f*cking cr*zy. That’s why I don’t want to address it because I feel like it’s funny. I’mma just let it ride out, cuz I think it’s cute, it’s funny.”

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Previously, Cardi B appeared to have responded to recent allegations made by Akademiks, who claimed she cheated on Offset with an unnamed NFL player.

Here’s what sparked it … The popular streamer who’s known for making claims in his style of journalism, was speaking on his Rumble channel, where he suggested that the player in question was a wide receiver, implying he had caught a touchdown. Slick wordplay. We see what he’s trying to do. Akademiks also alleged, there’s that word again, that Offset caught Cardi B with the athlete.

Get this, in what seemed like a direct response to these claims, Cardi posted a clip on X (formerly Twitter) featuring Whitney Houston’s famous interview with Diane Sawyer, where Houston says, “But do you know? Do you really know?”

This heated back and forth between Cardi B and Offset, kind of began albeit publicly, when Offset accused her of cheating while pregnant with their third child. The argument escalated when Offset joined Cardi’s Instagram Live and commented, “U fucked with a baby inside tell the truth!!” Cardi B didn’t deny the accusation and responded, “You know what I find so crazy? That a n-gga thinks that they can just buy a bh. I love me shit, but you can’t buy me no more, muthafa. It’s so crazy that a n-gga thinks that that’s enough. It’s not enough, honey.”

She further explained adding, “I find it funny that n-ggas think that they can fuck on anything, but when I start talking to n-ggas, you want to threaten me with taking shit that I f***ing worked my ass off for. You want to play those games with me? We gon’ play them games too. You want to take my shit because I’m moving on? Move on. Why can’t you move on?”

What’s more, Cardi B seemingly confirmed the cheating allegations by writing on X, “AND DID!!!!!!” She admitted to talking to other men while she was pregnant, starting on June 24, before giving birth in early September. Offset responded with a harsh comment, “The thing is that u just get f***ed 3 kids a lil too late.”

ICYMI, the couple’s relationship has been rocked by several cheating allegations in the past. However, reports suggest that these issues weren’t the primary reason behind Cardi B filing for divorce in early August.

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Ciara Reveals Her “Goodies” Single Almost Went to Brittney Spears

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ciara’s “Goodies” would have been a Brittney Spears banger in an alternative universe. Appearing on the Kelly Clarkson show, Ciara revealed the song was trying to be spun to the pop star.

“I learned about this later, but they were trying to give my song to Britney Spears,” Ciara said. “I know Britney wasn’t the one trying to take my song, because I love Britney.”

They really tried to take Goodies, the song Ciara wrote for herself and give it to Britney Spears pic.twitter.com/CeT3ekwZGg

— Brit-Ta-Nay-Nay (@BrittanyLovesC) October 9, 2024

Just last week, Ciara has released her latest single, “Wassup,” featuring GRAMMY-nominated rapper Busta Rhymes, via her very own label, Beauty Marks Entertainment. Written by Ciara, Busta Rhymes, and Courtlin Jabrae and produced by J.R. Rotem, the energetic record taps into Ciara’s ATL roots with a current-day Y2K sound.

“’Wassup’ is a fun flex record. It started with a play on words on what we would say when I came up in ATL. “What’s up, what’s happenin?” It’s somewhat of a Y2K moment. I’m tapping into my ATL roots! It’s a song that’s meant for you to have the ultimate fun,” says Ciara. “Busta ‘slaughtered’ the track with his classic, undeniable, and unstoppable flow. He brought pure edge and the perfect energy to the record to take it all the way to a special place!”

Busta Rhymes remarks, “Y’all are in trouble because The Queen CiCi and The Dragon got a Banger!! That’s Wassup!!”

Busta and Ciara reunited on the road this summer for the critically acclaimed OUT OF THIS WORLD Tour alongside Missy Elliott. The tour left both fans and critics raving, Variety praised “Ciara was all sweat and allure,” while Atlanta Journal Constitution lauded, “[Ciara] captivated the crowd with her sultry dance moves and signature soprano.”

Additionally, today celebrates the 20^th anniversary of Ciara’s 4x platinum debut album Goodies. A limited edition hot pink colored vinyl, which includes the original album and two bonus tracks, “Crazy” and “Represent Me,” is available now.

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