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Relationship Advisor And YouTube Star Kevin Samuels Dead At 56

May 6, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Though it has yet to be confirmed by his family, it has been widely reported that self-proclaimed relationship guru and image consultant Kevin Samuels has died. He was 56 years old.

Several reports revealed that Melanie King, a friend of Samuels, said she received “family confirmation” that the creator of Modern Women was dead. King, who has been described as his female counterpart, says “This is 100%.”

A close friend of Kevin Samuels Melanie King has just confirmed he has passed away. May he Rest In Peace. #RIPKevinSamuels #kevinsamuels pic.twitter.com/tO506Vkv9S

— Anyways (@Danielrachel124) May 6, 2022

Albeit no one from Samuel’s family or reps from his team has confirmed or posted any statement, the unconfirmed reports have stated that Samuels passed away from a heart attack. The Instagram account for Plug Talk claimed Samuels died from “cardiac arrest,” but the post offered no verification. Other Instagram accounts have touted that same narrative, but have no confirmation.

Samuels took social media by storm, unapologetically handing out lifestyle and relationship advice through his Youtube channel. Known for what is viewed as misogynistic and insulting commentary about Black women, many people strongly disagreed with his opinion, while others, including some women, followed Samuels and his unconventional advice faithfully. His channel, which has 1.42million subscribers, feature videos such as ‘”modern women are average at best” and “women should let men use them.”

Samuels’ controversy is unparalleled. In a recent episode of his podcast just last month, Samuels said, “If you have made it to 35 and you are unmarried, you are a leftover woman, You are what is left. Men know that there is likely something wrong with you. Whether you want to hear it or not, I’m going to go there with you. I’m telling you the truth that you don’t want to hear. Men know that there is likely something wrong with you—that you can not be an adjustable six or higher—something is wrong with you. That’s where men automatically come with it. And here’s the thing—when you were between the ages of 22 and 25 and you didn’t want to settle—you were trying to get the CEO, the pilot, the investment banker, you were trying to get flewed out…”

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Quavo Drops “Birkin Bagz” Cannabis Strain And Streetwear

May 6, 2022 by newhiphopnews

With the demand for the coveted Birkin bag among women being almost a prerequisite for relationships, Quavo of the Migos, who may know a thing or two about relationships himself, decided that it was time for the guys to smoke the Birkin instead of giving it away to women.

The Huncho has created his own unique marijuana strain called Birkin because the guys have spent too much money tickling the women’s handbag fancy. “We got tired of buying the girls Birkins, so we started smoking it, that’s all.” says Quavo.

Just as Hermès’ Birkin bags can range from $40K to as high as almost $300K, Quavo’s weed is going to be a high-end strain of bud, meaning a super high cost exactly like the Hip Hop name-dropped handbag. When asked if Birkin Bagz would be affordable for regular smokers and he vehemently replied, “No, sir. No broke smoke. This will be the highest weed you ever smoked.”

To add even more flavor to the release of the “most expensivest” weed strain, Quavo teamed up with established streetwear brand Awful Lot of Cough Syrup and dropped a “Birkin Bagz” clothing collab to accompany the new 420.

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[WATCH] Ace Hood & Killer Mike Pay Homage to Young Dolph, Nipsey Hussle In “Greatness” Video

May 5, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Ace Hood and Killer Mike pay homage to slain rappers Young Dolph, Nipsey Hussle, and other Black icons in their new “Greatness” music video.

The “Hustle Hard” rapper shares his final music video off his recent 10 song project, M.I.N.D. EP. “Greatness” featuring Killer Mike released via Hoodnation/EMPIRE.

Ace Hood has always delivered bars and this street sermon is no different as he spits with pure emotion. “Them folk gon’ underestimate you, play you like you dumb, I nod my head and get my bread, you will not feed me crumbs.”

Killer Mike, known as a philosophical poet in his own right, raps vibrantly, “Judas to Jesus, even true to believers, Brutus to Caesars, backstab and deceive us.”

“Greatness” pays homage to the black excellence that came before us and a resounding cry that there’s only more greatness to come. Paintings depicting some of our brightest Black cultural icons, stylized in black and gold, line the walls. Clips flow of the trailblazing politician Shirley Chisholm, to the ceiling-shattering athlete Arthur Ashe raising a clenched fist appear in the video below.

Check out the official visual “Greatness” from Ace Hood and Killer Mike.

You can listen to Ace Hood’s full M.I.N.D. EP below.

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Marilyn Monroe’s Estate Happy Kim K Wore Her Iconic Dress

May 5, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Marilyn Monroe’s estate is happy that 41-year-old reality star, Kim Kardashian wore her dress to the Met Gala. President/CMO of Authentic Brands Group Nick Woodhouse, who runs Monroe’s estate, told TMZ, the late star would have celebrated the rewear and cited the similarities between the two powerhouse women.

The Skims founder wore the same dress Monroe wore while famously singing “Happy Birthday Mr. President” to President John F. Kennedy in 1962.

Some critics were upset she wore the prestigious dress to an outing where it could be ruined. The dress originally cost $12,000 and was created around Marilyn Monroe, who was sewn into it as it was made. However after former Mrs. West walked the red carpet, she changed into a replica dress for the actual event.

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Netflix Issues Statement Following Dave Chappelle Attack

May 5, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Netflix is speaking out after Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage during one of their events this week.

Variety reports a spokesperson says the company cares deeply about the safety of creators. They added, that Netflix strongly defends the right of stand-up comedians to perform on stage without fear of violence.

The comedian was attacked Tuesday while doing stand-up at the Hollywood Bowl. Chappelle was performing at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles when an armed man jumped on stage and lunged at him, hitting him in the torso before running off. He brandished a knife that was attached to a fake gun. The assailant was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

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Judge Accepts Derek Chauvin’s Federal Plea Deal

May 5, 2022 by newhiphopnews

A federal judge is accepting the plea deal of a former white Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin will be sentenced to between 20 to 25 years for violating Floyd’s civil rights. Chauvin was sentenced last year after being convicted of murder in Floyd’s 2020 death.

Late last year, Chauvin changed to pleading guilty in his federal civil rights case. He was hit with two counts of depriving Floyd of his rights under the “Color of Law.”

His sentence would be served concurrently with his murder conviction on the state level which equals over 22 years with good behavior.

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Drake DMs Internet Troll’s Wife After Defending Tee Morant’s Father

May 5, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Drake pulled off the smoothest response to someone trolling him on the internet; he DMed his wife.

While defending NBA star Tee Morant’s dad for being an ultra-supportive sideline father, which some online have deemed “annoying”, someone wanted to poke fun at Drizzy over the rumor he doesn’t write his own rhymes.

Drake made a comment about the critics of Morant’s father, saying, “Imagine your son makes the league and he’s Ja Or Melo (Ball) or Lonzo (Ball) all you can do is be elated and competitive and over supportive and it’s a right of passage to that the OG’s talk s*** .”

“I know I’mma be this way even if my son is in a rubix cube competition .”

Once the troll took a shot at Drake and the ghostwriting rumors, that’s when it happened.

It wasn’t just a threat. Drake actually DMed the troll’s wife, which he posted to the Gram.

Was it Drake for the win with the comment or the troll even having access to his wife’s DMs?

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Today In Hip Hop History: Gang Starr’s Third LP ‘Daily Operation’ Turns 30 Years Old!

May 5, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Nothing beats a classic rap record and a few MCs were dropping them on the regular quite like legendary ’90s rap duo Gang Starr. The group, consisting of Guru holding things down on the mic and DJ Premier handling the head-bumping production, dropped six albums in their career before calling it quits in 2003.

While a reunion album was reportedly planned, unfortunately, Guru passed away on April 19, 2010, before the project could be completed or properly executed overall. While the Hip-Hop community definitely took a blow due to the loss, the work they did create while recording together influenced the genre in ways that we’re still seeing today. One LP that specifically represents Gang Starr’s influential legacy is their third album Daily Operation, which celebrates its 30th anniversary today.

Comprised of jazz-tinged samples and lyrics that illustrated life in the streets of New York City during the early ’90s, Daily Operation saw Gang Starr striding smoothly towards the legendary status that we now place the group in today. The project is East Coast-inspired through and through, from recording the LP entirely at the dearly missed D&D Studios on West 37th Street in Midtown Manhattan all the way to lamenting about Brooklyn on the opening track “The Place We Dwell.” Other standout cuts include “I’m The Man,” featuring the solely credited cameos by Group Home member Lil Dap and Jeru the Damaja, “B.Y.S.” — cleverly abbreviated for “Bust Yo’ Shit” — and the lead single “Ex Girl to Next Girl” that gave us one of the most 90s-looking music videos ever created.

The key to Gang Starr is that, while none of their albums ever crossed Top 5 status on the Billboard 200 — their highest placement happened in 1998 when Moment of Truth hit #6 — sales were never the thing that represented their effect on the game; the music always came first and foremost. Daily Operation received all sorts of critical acclaim nonetheless, and we even included it on our “100 Best Rap Albums” list for The Source’s 100th issue (January 1998). So, while it only reached #65 on the Billboard 200 and faired slightly better on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at #14, those numbers mean nothing when compared to the slick verses, smooth-yet-rugged instrumentals, and thought-provoking bars that still makes this album a certified classic almost three decades after its original release.

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‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ Star Kailia Posey Passes Away at 16

May 4, 2022 by newhiphopnews

According to a report from TMZ, Toddlers & Tiaras contestant Kailia Posey has passed away. She was only 16 years old.

The cause of death has not been released, but her mother , Marcy Posey Gatterman, recently took to Facebook in order to acknowledge the public and commemorate her child.

“I don’t have words or any thoughts,” Gatterman said. “A beautiful baby girl is gone. Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever.”

Posey first appeared on national television on TLC’s California Tropic Arizona. Posey’s smile on that show led to a timeless GIF that will live on the internet for years to come.

Posey attended Lynden High School where she made the dean’s list in 2020-2021 and had dreams of becoming a pilot when she graduated, but those dreams were cut short.

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Assailant Who Attacked Dave Chappelle On Stage Name Released Following Arrest

May 4, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The name of the man who attacked comedian Dave Chappelle on stage is being released.

TMZ reports the attacker’s name is Isaiah Lee. He’s being held on 30-thousand-dollars bail. Law enforcement revealed, the attacker actually pointed a replica of a semi-automatic at Chappelle as he rushed him. He also had a knife attached to the fake gun. The assailant was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

Reportedly Jaime Foxx and Busta Rhymes quickly had Chappelle’s back getting licks in on the attacker whom was initially taken to the hospital via ambulance.

Fellow comedian Chris Rock joined Chappelle moments after it happened last night and said “Was that Will Smith?” He was referring to when Smith slapped him during this year’s Oscars.

The comedians were performing at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in L.A.

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