On the most recent episode of DJ Whoo Kid’s “Whoo’s House” podcast, West Coast rap legend Ice Cube talked about the evolution of his BIG3 basketball league as well as the growth of the career of the rapper/actor. Cube also spoke about a list of the “most unforgettable diss tracks in Hip Hop history”, in which Tupac’s “Hit ‘Em Up” took the pole position and his epic “No Vaseline” track aimed at N.W.A. was placed at a modest third.
Cube reaction to ‘Pac beating him on the list? “How’s 2Pac number one when he needed help on that record?” before saying, “Me, ‘No Vaseline,’ one MC.” When Nas’ “Ether trck was mentioned, Cube said, “I love Nas but it’s not. Took out four n***as and the manager. I mean, damn! Got to give me credit for that.” He added, “[The] group was over. I don’t know if they made another record after that. So, nah man. Sorry!”
Jamie Foxx made his first public statement over the weekend and is also back to work. According to TMZ, Foxx filmed a new BetMGM commercial last week during his trip to Las Vegas. The commercial shoot went down at the Aria Resort and Casino, nearly four months after he entered recovery and rehab.
The new commercial is set to arrive before the start of the NFL season and sees Fox in a gold F1 car. Foxx’s daughter, Corinne, also shared an image, writing, “year 4 of @betmgm in the books so proud of you always Dad”
A day after posting his first image on Instagram, Jamie Foxx returned with a three-minute video message for his fans. During the video, Foxx states he “went to hell and back” during his time of illness.
In the video, Foxx thanked his sister and daughter for saving his life, fighting back tears as he detailed his situation while still giving the viewing audience a laugh.
“I cannot even begin to tell you how far it took me and how it brought me back. I went through something that I thought I would never, ever go through,” Foxx said.
Answering questions about his silence, Foxx revealed he did not want his fans to see him in the condition he was in.
“I just didn’t want you to see me like that,” Foxx said. “I want you to see me laughing, having a good time, partying, cracking a joke, doing a movie, a television show. I just didn’t want you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was going to make it through.”
“But I did go to hell and back,” he added. “My road to recovery had some potholes as well but I’m coming back, and I’m able to work.”
Foxx revealed there may be times in the future that we could see him crying and it’s for the journey that he made through.
Rolling Loud Miami kicked off its eighth annual event with a powerful panel discussion and in-festival rally in collaboration with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) as part of Rolling Loud Week. The panel featured Rolling Loud Co-Founder Tariq Cherif, BMAC Co-Founder/Chair Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, Congressman Hank Johnson, and Congressman Jamaal Bowman, discussing the RAP Act—a vital step towards protecting artists’ free speech and creative expression in the face of legal challenges.
“This is the most powerful generation we have ever seen, and this is the biggest Hip-Hop festival in the world,” said Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, Co-Founder/Chair of BMAC. “To be able to bring messages of social and racial justice straight to the young people that will lead this nation is a very powerful tool. BMAC appreciates Rolling Loud for this partnership and support around The RAP Act. I thank Congressmen Johnson and Bowman for coming to Miami to spread this message of democracy, equity and fairness. As we celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop, we must make sure to celebrate and support those fighting to protect the culture.”
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Following the panel, a RAP Act rally took place on the Rolling Loud GoPuff Stage, drawing thousands of fans in support of Young Thug and over 500 black men currently facing unjust incarceration. The event also included the presence of five TSU students who won tickets and all-expenses-paid trips through BMAC’s Music Business Accelerator Program at Tennessee State University.
Cherif, who taught a class on touring and talent buying at TSU, saw the winning students create a hypothetical “Rolling Loud Nashville” festival. Their hard work was recognized with VIP tickets and travel expenses covered by the BMAC Board/ELC. To learn more about the RAP Act or take action, you can visit the BMAC website or send an automated letter to your Congressman at RAPACT.ORG. The Rolling Loud Miami festival continues to use its platform to advocate for important social issues within the music industry.
Travis Scott fans were in for a treat as the hip-hop sensation delivered some exciting news during his headlining performance on the GoPuff Stage. As the crowd eagerly awaited his set, the date “7/28” mysteriously appeared on the stage screens, setting social media ablaze with speculations. Fans’ anticipation peaked when Travis himself confirmed that this date would mark the release of his highly-anticipated album, UTOPIA.
But the surprises didn’t end there. During his electrifying performance, Travis Scott dropped another bombshell— a movie titled Circus Maximus would also be hitting theaters on the same day, complementing the album release. The revelation sent waves of excitement among the audience, who couldn’t wait to experience Travis’s artistic vision both on the big screen and through his music.
With the announcement of Circus Maximus, Travis Scott proves yet again that he’s not just a music artist but a true visionary, pushing the boundaries of creativity in the industry. Combining an album and a movie promises an immersive experience for his devoted fans and a significant milestone in his already illustrious career.
As the countdown to July 28th begins, Travis Scott enthusiasts are already bracing themselves for what’s sure to be an epic release day, ready to embark on a journey into the realm of UTOPIA through both his music and cinematic storytelling.
Images from Travis Scott’s performance are available below, courtesy of Rolling Loud.
On this date in 1986, 305-based Hip Hop trio 2 Live Crew released their debut album 2 Live Crew Is What We Are on their independent imprint Luke Skyywalker Records.
This album serves as the main precursor to the legendary Miami bass sound as well as predicates almost all other modern, R-rated and X-rated Hip Hop music. Featuring lead MC Luther Campbell aka Luke Skyywalker, Brother Marquis and the late Fresh Kid Ice, the debut album from the nastiest group in the game had titles that made radio DJs cringe such as “Throw That D**k”, We Want Some P***y”, which both became popular anthems of Miami Hip Hop.
Salute to the iconic 2 Live Crew for their unprecedented contribution to Hip Hop music on this album and all those that followed. RIP to Chris Wong Won aka Fresh Kid Ice, who passed away earlier this month at age 53. The Crew is forever etched in their place in Hip-Hop history!
A day after posting his first image on Instagram, Jamie Foxx returned with a three-minute video message for his fans. During the video, Foxx states he “went to hell and back” during his time of illness.
In the video, Foxx thanked his sister and daughter for saving his life, fighting back tears as he detailed his situation while still giving the viewing audience a laugh.
“I cannot even begin to tell you how far it took me and how it brought me back. I went through something that I thought I would never, ever go through,” Foxx said.
Answering questions about his silence, Foxx revealed he did not want his fans to see him in the condition he was in.
“I just didn’t want you to see me like that,” Foxx said. “I want you to see me laughing, having a good time, partying, cracking a joke, doing a movie, a television show. I just didn’t want you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was going to make it through.”
“But I did go to hell and back,” he added. “My road to recovery had some potholes as well but I’m coming back, and I’m able to work.”
Foxx revealed there may be times in the future that we could see him crying and it’s for the journey that he made through.
Last week, in the Boyle Heights section of the City of Angels, the worlds largest Spanish speaking rap battle circuit held its opening qualifiers. Red Bull Batalla hosted the first qualifier of the season for a modest crowd at Don Quixote, where Cuba’s own Reverse of the TCR crew walked away with the win.
With sixteen contestants to open up the inaugural qualifier in Los Angeles, the elimination bracket was evenly yoked, with Reverse taking on J. Luna, NYC’s El Dilema facing off against Maluque, Santa Mykah, who was the only female in the competition, battling Chuma and L.A. favorite Boss taking on Klaze.
The brackets quickly narrowed down to the final four, which went into sudden death twice thanks to famed emcee and judge Sara Socass and eventually the last two contestants. 20-year-old Reverse unanimously walked away with the W, putting him in the running for the Batalla National finals in Dallas in November of this year.
The next Batalla qualifier is slated for next month in Miami.
Yesterday, DJKhaled hosted the 2023 WE THE BEST FOUNDATION X JORDAN BRAND GOLF CLASSIC at the MIAMI BEACH GOLF CLUB in Miami. The stars in attendance to golf, spectate and support included Sean “Diddy” Combs, who donated $150,000 at the event from the Sean Combs Foundation, as well as Serena Williams, Odell Beckham Jr, Quavo, Timbaland, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Bubba Watson, Bubba Wallace, Cedric the Entertainer, Jalen Rose, The Dream, Mina Harigae, Shannon Sharpe, Cris Carter, Terrell Owens, Pat Perez, Marcus Jordan, Jeffrey Jordan, Hassan Whiteside, and more. At the beginning of the event, Khaled and event partner Snipes presented a check for $20,000 in donation to Fore Life, a non-profit that utilizes the game of golf and its character building skills to empower vulnerable youth to help them survive and succeed, as well as a $10,000 check to Circle of Brotherhood, a Miami organization of primarily Black men from all walks of life dedicated to community service, economic development, crime prevention, conflict resolution and mediation, educational services, and youth mentorship. Participating golfers hit the fairway at 9:30am with a shotgun tee-off, playing scramble style, until the tournament concluded with an awards ceremony which featured an exclusive dj set by Swizz Beatz.
2023 WE THE BEST FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC WINNERS & SUPERLATIVES:
● 1st Place Team – DJ Khaled, Bubba Watson, Michael Block, and Terius “The-Dream” Youngdell Gesteelde-Diamant
● 2nd Place Team – Jytu Blackman, Bruce Gilmore, Yusaf Babbar and Joseph Deck
● 3rd Place Team – Alex Guerrero, Sterling Sharpe, Jordan Gregg, and Pat Perez
● Closest to the Pin – Nolan O’Connor
● Longest Drive – Jason Taylor
● Best Dressed – Asahd Khaled
Khaled kicked off the celebrations on Wednesday evening with a We the Best Foundation x Jordan Brand celebratory cocktail party and dinner with Golf Classic guests at SWAN in Miami. The evening featured a silent auction in which guests could bid on a plethora of one-of-a-kind collectors items such as a Michael Jordan signed basketball, an Earl Campbell signed jersey, a Cincoro Founder’s Series tequila bottle, a helmet signed by Tom Brady, a 2022 Astros World Series team signed baseball, a Steph Curry signed print and jersey, and an opportunity to play a round of golf with Khaled himself, amongst other items.
Earlier this summer, Khaled graced the June 2023 cover of Golf Digest with the magazine touting “Khaled’s golf wisdom…pours from him like a sermon at every opportunity.”This same energy was in full effect at his first-ever celebrity golf tournament as he channeled his love for the sport towards giving back to the community.
The 2023 WE THE BEST FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC was produced in collaboration with partners, sponsors, and vendors Jordan Brand, Michael Jordan’s Cincoro Tequila, Gatorade, Def Jam, PGA Tour, Top Golf, Snipes, Luc Belaire, D’USSE, PXG, Bleacher Report & House of Highlights, Golf Digest, LIV Nightclub, Black Girl Sunscreen, Hilton Head Wraps, Diptyque, Faena, Therabody, Grips on the Go, Coco Reserve, Backaayad Jamaican, Lucid, DOD King, Global Golf Sales, Trill Burgers, Global Sun, Unity Jets, Nomad Customs, Ryder Cup, All Day Cafe, Davidoff, Miami Aesthetics, Young Forever Aesthetics, & the Full Swing.
In commemoration of So So Def’s 30th anniversary, GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, songwriter, hip-hop artist, author, and DJ, Jermaine Dupri officially announced So So Def Festival, a celebration of hip-hop and R&B music.
The multi-day festival will feature performances from world-renowned artists who have collaborated with the mega hitmaker over the last 30 years. The two-day live music event will take place on October 7th from 12 PM – 11 PM ET and October 8th from 12 PM – 10 PM ET in Atlanta’s infamous Central Park.
Jermaine Dupri, a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, is one of the most successful producers in the music industry. He has established a prolific career as a hip-hop artist, award-winning producer, songwriter, author, DJ, and CEO of So So Def, which he founded in 1993.
According to several reports, a court hearing took place today (July 21) in which Young Thug and his lawyers requested a bond, but was once again denied. This means that the 31-year-old trap rapper wil remain in custody throughout the entire YSL RICO trial.
Thug’s lawyers argued that the alleged YSL leader’s health was suffering, stating that, “This lifestyle has caused physical harm to Mr. Williams.” They also said that his prior kidney problems and food with little nutrition in jail has caused their client to gain excessive weight. The judge denied their motion for bond because he stated that he was concerned about Thug’s influence.
Yak Gotti’s bond motion was also denied, with the court citing that Gotti was a flight risk and mentioned an alleged physical confrontation with another inmate. His attorneys argued that Gotti was assaulted by Fulton County Jail staff members, but their claims were unfounded.
TheSource.com will update this story as more details develop.
