[WATCH] Fat Joe Speaks Out About His Monumental “Fat Joe And Friends” Concert At NYC’s Apollo Theater

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After a week of the internet and attendees alike talking about the Apollo Theater show, “Fat Joe And Friends”, which was a 20th anniversary celebration of Fat Joe and the Terror Squad’s smash hit “Lean Bakc”, Joe Crack took to social media to talk about the once in a lifetime show that took place in what used to be his backyard and all of his friends that showed up and showed out to give fns in NYC a true Hip Hop and R&B show to remember.

Joe didn’t leave anyone out of his shout outs that came out to show love on stage, including Peter Gunz, who performed NYC anthem “Deja Vu”, Lil Kim and Mobb Deeps Havoc, who did their classic “Quiet Storm” remix and of course all of the hits that came from both the Dipset and State Property camps respectively. The Terror Squad made sure that he properly acknowledged one of the kings of R&B, Keith Sweat.

“You know, D-boys when we was in the street in ’88, we was playing Keith Sweat. We wasn’t playin’ nothing else,” stressed Joe. He went on to mention a plethora of notables who graced the show with their presence, “Carmelo Anthony on the right, Mary J. Blige and Lorena(Joe’s wife)and Angie Martinez and Chrssy(Jim Jones’ wife)…they was dumbin’ out up there..”

Joe went on to praise all of the artists involved with the celebration and even shouted out the fallen rappers from all eras that we lost in the past including Biggie, Tupac, Freaky Tah, Eazy-E, Big Pun, Big L, Prodigy, Heavy D, ODB and “all the giants in the crew.”

Joe hints that this may become an annual event, however, nothing ever beats the original.

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KRS-One And Kurtis Blow Receive Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards At The National Hip Hop Museum Induction Ceremony

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The iconic and pioneering careers of Bronx Hip Hop legends KRS-One and Kurtis Blow were honored last week as both living legends received Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards at the National Hip Hop Museum Induction Ceremony.

AllHipHop reported that President Biden honored Kris and Kurtis at the NHHM in D.C. on Thursday(April 4). Hosted at the RIAA’s Headquarters, the two Hip Hop icons were commemorated with a speech from Reverend Dr. George Holmes.

“There are two ways for a leader to go through life: as a thermometer or as a thermostat,” Holmes said. “The thermometer merely measures the climate, but the thermostat sets the tone and creates it. That’s who you are, KRS-One and Kurtis Blow.”

President Biden did not attend the celebration, however, a letter written to the honorees from the POTUS was read in front of the 300+ attendees.

“As it is with Kurtis Blow, as it is with you, America’s story depends not on any one of us, not on some of us, but on all of us,” read the letter. “On behalf of the American people, President Biden extends his heartfelt appreciation to you for your volunteer leadership, and he encourages you to continue to answer the call to serve. The country is still counting on you.”

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Big Tigger Inspires Aspiring Teen DJ at Disney Dreamers Academy

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Legendary Rap City host and Atlanta DJ Big Tigger made dreams come true at this year’s Disney Dreamers Academy held at Walt Disney World Resort. During the event, 16-year-old aspiring DJ Kyla Marie Griffith from Laurelton, NY, had an unforgettable mentoring moment with Big Tigger himself.

Griffith, who dreams o f becoming a DJ, was given a private meet & greet with Big Tigger, who not only shared his wisdom but also extended a special invitation. The well-seasoned DJ who has appeared on countless stations invited Griffith to assist him in deejaying the event’s final party that night, creating a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the young dreamer.

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Griffith is among the 100 teens selected from across the United States to participate in the Disney Dreamers Academy, an initiative that provides them with an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World. The program aims to introduce these young individuals to a range of new opportunities, offering sessions focused on teaching valuable life tools, leadership skills, hands on laboratory projects, and networking strategies.

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Through this impactful program, Griffith and her fellow Disney Dreamers are empowered to pursue their dreams and unlock their full potential. Big Tigger’s mentorship exemplifies the spirit of the Disney Dreamers Academy, where dreams are nurtured and aspirations are realized.

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[WATCH] DaBaby Films Himself Being Sexually Assaulted By Female Fan

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Without question, fans of North Cackalack rap star DaBaby has had some of the most outrageous interactions with his fans, whether its him knocking them out cold or him giving them a million dollar chain, DaBaby certainly exhibits superstar status.

This past weekend, DaBaby shared a video of a woman who took pictures with him at the gas station like any normal fan would, but then casually groped him before she walked off.

Yesterday(April 7), the “Rockstar” rapper posted a video on IG with the caption “Just got tried at the gas station.” The cell phone footage shows a woman walking up to his car and asked for a picture, but soon after said she wants to “fuckin’ fuck you,” while sitting in his lap and grabbing his crotch.

He ended the video, but not before saying, “She sexually assaulted me.”

Despite his response, DaBaby really didn’t seem the least bit offended by her behavior, even titling his post, “Anything For You Auntie”.

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[WATCH] Katt Williams’ Stand-Up Show Ends In Bloody Brawl In Indianapolis

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Comedian Katt Williams’ most recent stand-up show at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis this past Saturday ended abruptly with bloodied fans and security escorting attendees out of the venue after a large fight broke out in the audience’s upper level.

A man who was assumed to be security was seen waving a flashlight while he sprinted toward the section while onlookers shout and scream from down below. The lights eventually came on, but by then many people are already rushing toward the exit, with most of the fighting coming to an end. In the video, you can see one man’s face completely covered with blood.

Katt’s team believes it’s the venue’s policy to turn on the lights as the show’s ending, so it was not directly related to the brawl.

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[WATCH] Kodak Black On Breaking His Pill Addiction: I Never Been This Happy In My Life

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South Florida rap standout Kodak Black took to Instagram to talk about his road to recovery, telling his fans and followers that he’s back in the driver’s seat when it comes to his abuse of prescriptions pills, specifically the opiate Percocet.

I remember a point in my life when I was chewing a lot of Percs,” he said. “Bro, I’m proud of myself. I’ve never been this happy in my life, bro. I don’t know where this came from, what the fuck going on. I ain’t even going to say I’m anti-Perc. Like, I never took a Perc since I been home. But bro, my dosage so low that I can’t believe it myself. Man, I’m telling y’all, bro.”

Yak added, “Before I just went to jail, bro, I was taking… I can talk about this because it’s my testimony. Bro, I’m hollering at y’all, ain’t no shame in my shit. I was taking, bro, at least 100 Percs. Bro, my average was 40 Percocets. I’m telling y’all this man. I ain’t know, to the point where I look at this shit and be like, what the fuck was wrong with me, bruh? I listen to my music and be like, bro, what the fuck, fam?”

Prescription drug overdoses are the third leading cause of all deaths in the United States and Europe, only second to heart disease and cancer.

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Meek Mill Calls Out Wale for Hanging with His Former Friend: ‘Wale Never Like Me’

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Meek Mill is calling out Wale for hanging out with his former friend Dean. Dean shared an image with Wale, captioning the Instagram post: “Wanna Boss up ya life, all you gotta do is get in with ME #StayReddy.”

Meek then fired off a message about Wale: “Wale never liked me … now ima treat him like the streeets everytime I see him … I gave him 1000 chances these guys be thinking they linking with the enemy clown ass nigga I wish I woulda knew the other day I woulda stretched you!”

Meek and Wale were at Wrestlemania 40 together over the weekend, which Meek tweeted about: “He just shook my son at wrestling yall gonna really make me become what yall asking for!”

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Beyoncé “Levii’s Jeans” Single Causes 20% Jump in Levi’s Jean Stock

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Beyoncé is boosting stock prices. Beyoncé collaborated with Post Malone on the Cowboy Carter album for “Levii’s Jeans.”

CBS News now reports a 20% stock jump, cosigned by Levi’s CEO Michelle Gass. “I would just say that denim is having a moment and the Levi’s brand is having a powerful moment around the world.”

She added, “One of the things that really is significant about the Levi’s brand and we place a lot of emphasis and investment is making sure that Levi’s brand remains in the center of culture.”

Beyoncé is back on top of the Billboard 200 chart. Queen Bey’s reign over music continues as Cowboy Carter leads the Billboard 200 while holding the Top Country Albums chart.

Act II pulled in 407,000 album equivalent units for the first week, instantly becoming the biggest first-week total of 2024.

The album had 300.41 million on-demand streams, becoming the biggest streaming week for Beyoncé ever. She was also the first Black woman to hold the Top Country Albums chart.

Cowboy Carter is now Beyoncé’s eighth No. 1 album.

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Missy Elliott Announces Debut Headline Tour ‘OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience’

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Today’s solar phenomenon was overshadowed by a stellar announcement as global superstar Missy Elliott unveiled her history-making debut headline tour, OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience.

The tour, featuring Hip-Hop legend Busta Rhymes, multi-Platinum-selling superstar Ciara, and mega-producer Timbaland, marks a milestone in Elliott’s groundbreaking career.

“This is an incredible time in my life as I am experiencing so many milestone ‘firsts.’ Being the FIRST female Hip Hop artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and now going out on my FIRST headline tour,” shares Elliott. “Fans have been asking me to tour forever but I wanted to wait until I felt the time was right because I knew if I was ever going to do it, I had to do it big, and I had to do it with family! So get ready to be taken OUT OF THIS WORLD with me, Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland! We can’t wait to share this experience with the fans!”

Produced by Live Nation in association with Mona Scott-Young of Monami Entertainment, the 24-city run will kick off on July 4 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. It will then traverse North America, stopping in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Brooklyn, and more, concluding on August 22 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont.

In true Missy Elliott fashion, the tour announcement was accompanied by an OUT OF THIS WORLD visual spectacle crafted by her longtime collaborators, including director Dave Meyers, stylist June Ambrose, and creative director Hi-Hat.

Tickets for the tour will be available through various presales starting April 9, with general on-sale beginning April 12 at 10 a.m. local time on Missy-Elliott.com. Verizon customers will have exclusive access to a presale through Verizon Up, while VIP packages offering premium tickets and fan activations will be available via vipnation.com.

With anticipation building for “OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience,” fans can expect an unforgettable journey through music and visual artistry, celebrating Elliott’s unparalleled impact on the industry.

OUT OF THIS WORLD — THE MISSY ELLIOTT EXPERIENCE TOUR 2024 DATES: 

Thursday, July 4 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena

Saturday, July 6 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena

Tuesday, July 9 — Oakland, CA — Oakland Arena

Thursday, July 11 — Los Angeles, CA — Crypto.com Arena

Saturday, July 13 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena

Tuesday, July 16 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena

Thursday, July 18 — Austin, TX — Moody Center

Saturday, July 20 — Houston, TX — Toyota Center

Sunday, July 21 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena

Wednesday, July 24 — Tampa, FL — Amalie Arena

Thursday, July 25 — Sunrise, FL — Amerant Bank Arena

Saturday, July 27 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena

Thursday, August 1 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena

Friday, August 2 — Hampton, VA — Hampton Coliseum

Saturday, August 3 — Belmont Park, NY — UBS Arena

Monday, August 5 — Philadelphia, PA — Wells Fargo Center

Thursday, August 8 — Washington, DC — Capital One Arena

Friday, August 9 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center

Saturday, August 10 — Boston, MA — TD Garden

Monday, August 12 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center

Thursday, August 15 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena

Saturday, August 17 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre

Monday, August 19 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena

Thursday, August 22 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena

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Love for Brother Love: Diddy Greeted by Fans During Miami Bike Ride

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Love for Brother Love. Diddy was spotted outside his Star Island homes, greeting fans and others nearby. On a ride with Stevie J through the city, Diddy stopped to take pictures and enjoy the company of those who spotted him.

You can see the moments below.

Last week, a development out of the Southern District of New York, attorney Tyrone Blackburn, known for representing plaintiffs in high-profile cases against celebrities, has been scrutinized. Often in the limelight for his representation of plaintiffs against prominent figures like Sean “Diddy” Combs, Nicki Minaj, TI and Tiny, and Tiffany Haddish, Blackburn faced criticism in a court filing issued by Judge Denise Cote.

The filing, made in the case of ALEKSANDAR ZUNZUROVSKI v. LIANE FISHER, ET AL., chastised Blackburn’s behavior, alleging a pattern of improperly filed cases aimed at attracting media attention and pressuring defendants to settle quickly. Judge Cote’s statement indicated a concern that Blackburn’s actions were geared more towards generating sensational headlines rather than upholding legal integrity.

The filing reads, “A reasonable inference from Blackburn’s pattern of behavior is that he improperly files cases in federal court to garner media attention, embarrass defendants with salacious allegations, and pressure defendants to settle quickly.”

The court document highlighted previous instances where Blackburn had received admonishments from other judges within the Southern District of New York. Counsel for various defendants, including Nicki Minaj, TI and Tiny, had previously accused Blackburn of engaging in what they described as a “sordid shakedown campaign” and attempting to extract settlements from wealthy celebrities.

Furthermore, the filing pointed out instances where Blackburn allegedly failed to meet his Rule 11 obligations and admitted to filing cases in federal court to increase media coverage. According to the court document, Blackburn’s submissions were filled with sensational allegations against defendants and their counsel.

Judge Cote’s opinion and order explicitly stated that Blackburn’s conduct warranted referral to the Grievance Committee of the Southern District of New York. The judge highlighted concerns regarding Blackburn’s failure to conduct a reasonable inquiry to support jurisdiction assertions and suggested that his actions appeared part of a larger pattern.

Direct quotes in the filing highlight, “Attorney Tyrone A. Blackburn filed this action, asserting that jurisdiction exists pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332. He did so without conducting a reasonable inquiry to support that assertion. Because this filing appears to be part of a pattern, he will be referred to this Court’s Grievance Committee.”

Blackburn’s approach to litigation, as depicted in the court filing, raises questions about the ethical standards and motivations behind his legal practice. The allegations against him suggest a strategy focused on leveraging media attention and pressuring defendants rather than pursuing justice through the legal system.

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