Rihanna Shares Vacation Photo of A$AP Rocky & RZA: ‘My Bajan Boyz’

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky continues to give parenting goals. The two are in Barbados, and Rihanna shared an image of Rocky holding their son, RZA.

In the picture, Rocky lifts RZA in the sky. She captioned the post “my Bajan boyz.”

35-year-old mogul Rihanna is the first female artist to have ten songs hit one billion streams on Spotify.

The ‘Umbrella’ singer celebrated on her Instagram page, writing ‘Bad gal bili.’

‘Wit no new album…lemme talk my sh*t,’ the Barbardian-born beauty joked, adding a winking emoji with its tongue out next to an emoji of the flag of her home country.  

Her last album, Anti, dropped in 2016.  

The monumental achievement follows Rihanna’s viral SuperBowl LVII halftime performance, where the former Fenty CEO showed off her baby belly, revealing she was pregnant with her second child.

Arguably one of the most influential singers of the 21st century, Rihanna would go on to release several follow-up, record-breaking albums.

Her 2012 album, Unapologetic, was Rihanna’s first studio record to hit number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

The dedicated philanthropist also ventured out into multiple business ventures in the wake of her musical success.

Following the release of her sixth album in 2016, Rihanna founded Fenty Beauty in 2017.

Now regarded as one of the best makeup and skincare lines on the market, Fenty Beauty is used by 13% of cosmetics and makeup-users in the United States, according to Statista.

One year later, the Diamonds In The Sky singer founded her second successful business, a lingerie line she called Savage X Fenty.

Drops mic. Salute to ‘Bad Gal Bili’!

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Tony Yayo Talks G-Unit and 50 Cent Not Liking “Many Men” on ‘Drink Champs’

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Tony Yayo’s podcast tour is continuing. In an upcoming episode of Drink Champs, the G-Unit soldier revealed 50 Cent was not a fan of the song “Many Men” at first. Additional topics in the episode include the downfall of G-Unit, working alongside rappers, being wrapped up in 50 Cent’s many beefs, and more.

Previously, PistolPete linked up with G-Unit lieutenant Tony Yayo in the streets of NYC, giving props to each other— gangster to gangster.

With the rest of the G-Unit soldiers sporting TS baseball caps, Yayo recounts the 2006 beef with the BX-based crew headed by Fat Joe.

“Yo, the realest beef was with Terror Squad,” Tony Yayo said. “He was a real n-gga, I gotta give it up. The realest beef was with Fat Joe and them. We outside.” Pistol Pete resplied, “Tony Yayo, we fuck with you, though. We out here in the trenches, n-gga. We out here, fuck all that. We out here together, n-gga, a bunch of real n-ggas.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bfYfRJx-J4

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Travis Scott Places ‘UTOPIA’ Tour Bus Outside Michael Rubin’s Fourth of July Party in the Hamptons

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The UTOPIA marketing is continuing for Travis Scott. The rapper pulled up to Michael Rubin’s Fourth of July party in the UTOPIA-branded tour bus.

Travis Scott’s Utopia may have a release date. Billboards have popped up across Los Angeles and reveal a release date of July 21.

Last week, in an image online, SZA’s security is spotted with a Utopia briefcase handcuffed to his arm, just like Scott’s was. SZA’s guard is positioned outside of her SOS Tour dressing room.

The two have impressive chemistry together as they teamed together for “Love Galore” on the CTRL album and “Open Arms” on the recently released SOS.

Complex also has confirmed the two have been working on new music together.

In addition to SZA, Bad Bunny and Travis Scott linked up. Two of the biggest stars walking the planet have teamed for a single, and La Flame teased the track while at a club in Monaco.

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[WATCH] Tamika Scott Granted Order Of Protection Against Her Sister and Brother-In-Law

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Earlier this year, Xscape singer Latocha Scott and her husband Rocky Bivens were exposed for allegedly stealing money from Latocha’s sister Tamika Scott. Tamika accused Rocky of fraudulently cashing her Xscape royalty checks. 
The story was shown on their hit TV show SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B where it was revealed that Rocky was getting kickbacks from certain promoters unbeknownst to Kandi, Tamika and Tiny.

Now Tamika admits she has a protective order against her sister and brother-in-law because they’ve been threatening her.

Tamika spilled the tea on Kandi Burruss’ podcast, ‘Speak On It.”Watch below.

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[WATCH] Lil Duval Gets Boosie To Do The “Ankle Monitor Dance”

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Baton Rouge rap favorite Boosie Badazz was granted bond by a federal judge, who gave him permission to travel to do shows, but gave him one stipulation which will supposedly keep him in line.

While hangimg out in Jacksonville, Florida for Duval Day, Boosie showed off his new dance move that he created out of the hassle of wearing an ankle monitor, which is a part of his release conditions.

Boosie is currently facing federal firearms charges, which stems from being caught with an illegal weapon following a traffic stop in San Diego, California last month.

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‘Bad Gal Bili’ Rihanna Celebrates A Billion Streams Despite No New Album

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35-year-old mogul Rihanna is the first female artist to have ten songs hit one billion streams on Spotify.

The ‘Halo’ singer celebrated on her Instagram page, writing ‘Bad gal bili.’

‘Wit no new album…lemme talk my sh*t,’ the Barbardian-born beauty joked, adding a winking emoji with its tongue out next to an emoji of the flag of her home country.  

Her last album, Anti, dropped in 2016.  

The monumental achievement follows Rihanna’s viral SuperBowl LVII halftime performance, where the former Fenty CEO showed off her baby belly, revealing she was pregnant with her second child.

Arguably one of the most influential singers of the 21st century, Rihanna would go on to release several follow-up, record-breaking albums.

Her 2012 album, Unapologetic, was Rihanna’s first studio record to hit number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

The dedicated philanthropist also ventured out into multiple business ventures in the wake of her musical success.

Following the release of her sixth album in 2016, Rihanna founded Fenty Beauty in 2017.

Now regarded as one of the best makeup and skincare lines on the market, Fenty Beauty is used by 13% of cosmetics and makeup-users in the United States, according to Statista.

One year later, the Diamonds In The Sky singer founded her second successful business, a lingerie line she called Savage X Fenty.

Drops mic. Salute to ‘Bad Gal Bili’!

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From Long Beach To Million Dollar Endorsement Deals: What Is Snoop Dogg’s Total Net Worth?

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Rapper Snoop Dogg has been making money since he first stepped on the scene back in 1992 and the ‘Gin And Juice’ rapper has been on go since his arrival. HIs debut album Doggystyle sold a million copies in its first week. His smooth transition has been remarkable to witness as a fan. The 51-year old MCis now known as a Musician, Actor, Television producer, Film Producer, Rapper, Film Score Composer, Screenwriter, Singer-songwriter, Record producer and Voice Actor.

Aside from being arguably the most internationally recognized face in hip-hop, RIAA says he’s sold more than 13.5 million certified units in album sales. But if you ever wondered how much he makes every single year, Celebrity Net Worth brokedown the rapper’s alleged yearly earnings.

2007: $17 million
2008: $16 million
2009: $11 million
2010: $15 million
2011: $14 million
2012: $9 million
2013: $10 million
2014: $10 million
2015: $10 million
2016: $13 million
2017: $17 million
2018: $15 million
2019: $15 million

Snoop has earned lucrative endorsement deals with heavy hitters like Burger King and Wonderful Pistachios. Forbes says he earned $10 million in 2014 through deals with everyone from Hot Pockets to Airbnb, and it reports that he earned $10 million in 2015 just from touring and endorsements alone. In 2017, Forbes reported that Snoop made his millions from Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party and his cannabis lifestyle platform, Merry Jane.

He’s invested in everything from video games and cannabis to Reddit and Klarna, a multibillion-dollar Swedish financial tech company. Here’s what he had to say about that:

“I’ve been doing business in Europe for years with fashion brands, telecommunication companies, and more. I’ve endorsed them, advised them, and now I’m looking to invest in them. I plan to keep growing the portfolio, ya dig?”

According to Celebrity Net Worth, his total net worth is $160 million.
Salute to you Snoop…black excellence!

Check out a few a Snoop’s appearances below.

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Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland Building Low Income Housing in Houston

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In case you don’t know, Houston natives Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland have been vigilant philanthropists since their early days of Destiny’s Child. Now the two icons are joining forces to build homes for low income Housing residents.

Click 2 Houston reports:

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces the county’s collaboration with Houston legends Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland in efforts to mitigate homelessness in the Bayou City.

The $7.2 million initiative, provided through the American Rescue Plan funding, will create 31 new permanent supported housing units for people experiencing homelessness, the judge said.

Hidalgo said a bigger initiative will be announced in September, which is around the time Beyonce will be in Houston for shows on the “Renaissance” world tour, happening on Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24 at the NRG Stadium.
Salute to this black girl magic!

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Photos: Alicia Keys Kicks Off ‘KEYS TO THE SUMMER’ Tour in Fort Lauderdale

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Last night marked the sensational kickoff of Alicia Keys’ highly anticipated KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In a groundbreaking move, the 15-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist performed in a unique 360-degree “in the round” production setup, providing fans with an unprecedented and immersive concert experience. Working closely with Creative Director Diane Martel and production designer Chiara Stephenson, known for their work with renowned artists, Keys crafted a visually stunning concept and stage design for the tour.

In a show of technological innovation, Keys has partnered with Shazam to offer her devoted “AK Fam” exclusive content throughout her global tour. By scanning a QR code, fans attending her concerts worldwide can access curated exclusives, including backstage videos, set lists, tour photos, watch faces, wallpapers, and more. This collaboration marks the first time an artist has joined forces with Shazam to deliver content across an entire worldwide tour.

Following her spectacular opener, Alicia Keys will continue to captivate audiences on the KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR, with upcoming stops in Tampa, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Chicago, and more, culminating in a grand finale at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles on August 2nd.

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KEYS TO THE SUMMER 2023 TOUR DATES: 
June 28 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – FLA Live Arena
June 30 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
July 2 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
July 3 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
July 5 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
July 7 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
July 9 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
July 10 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
July 12 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
July 14 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
July 15 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
July 17 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
July 18 – Chicago, IL – United Center
July 20 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
July 21 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
July 23 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
July 24 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
July 27 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
July 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center
July 30 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
August 1 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
August 2 – Los Angeles, CA – The KIA Forum

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Rapper Jadakiss Joins Forces With His Father And Son To Create ‘Kiss Cafe’

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Rapper Jadakiss is continuing his winning streak by adding generational wealth to his resume. Kiss Café, the new(ish) coffee brand co-founded by rapper Jason “Jadakiss” Phillips, his father Bob (a 40-year veteran) and son Jaewon (a rising artist who has worked alongside Bob the last several years).

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The idea was created on the heels of Jason’s Verzuz battle. Shortly thereafter, the Phillips came together to create Kiss Café – three generations of Black legacy, loyalty and the love of coffee!

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Rapper Jason Phillips, known to fans around the world as “Jadakiss” and one of three members of the The Lox, together with his father Bob Phillips and son Jaewon Phillips announced the official launch of Kiss Café – a new coffee line four decades in the making.

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Kiss Café is a true labor of java love. More than a brand or a company, it represents three generations of heritage and history. Bob has been involved in the coffee industry since 1977 – a career that’s provided invaluable industry knowledge and understanding, relationships and resources – including growers, roasters, distributors and manufacturers. Since 1998, he’s served as president and CEO of Caturra Corp., a boutique importing and trading firm that specializes in international green coffees.

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For years, Bob has brought the world of blends and brews to his son and grandson. Since 2018, Jaewon has supported Bob at Caturra Corp.

“This is one of my proudest professional and personal achievements,” said Bob. “There is no greater honor than taking what you’ve learned in this life and inspiring your family to join you and bring that pursuit to the next level.”

With quality in mind, Kiss Café maintains product assurance, sourcing, blending, roasting, packaging and merchandising, distribution and delivery. The company endeavors to provide an authentic and accessible offering that earns the approval of all coffee drinkers from the casual to the connoisseur.

“This coffee is for all coffee lovers,” said Jason. “No specific age or background or knowledge. Coffee is a universal and a personal thing. Everyone enjoys it differently. And, we’re here to help them do that.”

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The Kiss Café branding and packaging was thoughtfully developed in partnership with longtime creative and friend to the family, Liza Goncalves. The logo features three, intertwined coffee beans representing each individual, as well as family, heritage and tradition. Each sleek and sophisticated package is designed to stimulate all five senses.

“Kiss Café is authentic,” said Jaewon. “It’s real. No gimmicks. It’s been in our family for well over 40 years and everything we do here is from the core.”

At launch, the company has released its ‘Beijo’ (kiss in Portuguese) product – a medium-dark roast Arabica blend sourced from Central America. Perfected over many years, the full-bodied coffee will come in whole bean or ground options.

Beijo is available exclusively online via the brand’s website (KissCafeCoffee.com

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