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Kodak Black, Nicki Minaj And Cardi B Trend After Speaking On PNB Rock’s Passing

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Last night, rapper Kodak Black took to his Instagram stories to react to PNB Rock’s passing. The Philadelphia rapper passed after being shot in Los Angeles during a robbery. Many have added that he was murdered after his girlfriend posted their location on Instagram.

Kodak posted a photo of his view from a plane and wrote over it, saying, “Big jets. Only jets anyways. Mannn I been low all day due to a headache I had earlier so I’m just getting to the news RF.”

He continued, “Ion usually speak on deaths! Go to funerals or nun kuz life goes on, but, SMH. PnB was my boy, I was jus OTP wit em last night! We be talkin bout him comin back out & poppin his shit again in this rap shit.”

“That hoe might as well kill herself,” he concluded.

Black added mentioning the photo has been circulating on social media, which Rock’s girlfriend posted on her personal Instagram account showing her food and the location of where they were.

The Los Angeles Times has reported that Rock was targeted for his jewelry.

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Each have also offered their outtakes on Rock’s passing.

“After Pop Smoke there’s no way we as rappers or our loved ones are still posting locations to our whereabouts,” Minaj began in a Tweet, referencing how Pop’s address had been posted on social media before his death. “To show waffles & some fried chicken????! He was such a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his mom & family. This makes me feel so sick. Jesus.”

After receiving backlash for her take, Minaj tweeted “The ppl around these rappers gain so much. It’s time to start really reminding them over & over!!! At least TRY to put your foot down if you CARE! Tell them!!! You’re not loved like you think you are!!! You’re prey!!!! In a world full of predators!!!! What’s not clicking???!!!”

In another tweet, she highlighted how being a mother influenced her decision to speak out on the situation. “Ima say what I want. As a RAPPER & as a MOTHER. I know 1st hand how these guys feel coming from the streets then being able to provide for their moms. My heart is hurting for the MOTHERS OF THESE KIDS that tried to make something better of their lives!!! LETS EDUCATE ASAP!!!

Cardi B had a different response to the details around Rock’s situation, discouraging people to place any blame for his death on his girlfriend. “I highly doubt n****s was looking at PMB’s babymom IG. He was in a bad location and people stay outside plotting. It’s very irresponsible and inconsiderate to blame her for something so tragic. We should be sending nothing but love to her and his family at this time.”

After Rock’s death, DJ Akademiks posted footage from an unreleased interview he did with the rapper a week-and-a-half ago. The video showed Rock revealing a time during the pandemic that he felt he had been targeted in a near-robbery attempt. 
Watch the video below.

Rest in power PNb Rock our condolences to your family and loved ones.

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[WATCH] Ray J Comes For The Kardashians Following Kim K’s Assault Claim

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Recently, Ray J jumped on Instagram with claims that Kris Jenner drew up the contract for him and Kim Kardashian’s infamous sex tape and now the singer/actor is threatening to sue Kim Kardashian for defamation due to her claims that he once sexually assaulted her.

Ray J speaks on Kardashian’s claims that put a dildo inside of her while she was asleep. He says those accusations are totally false and says that he might file.a defamation suit against the reality show star.

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R. Kelly Trial Closing Arguments Set for Today

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Closing arguments are scheduled Monday for R. Kelly and two co-defendants in the R&B singer’s trial on federal charges of trial-fixing, child pornography and enticing minors for sex, with jury deliberations to follow.

This trial has showcased heart wrenching testimonies, revealing payoffs and unthinkable decisions from all parties involved.

Minutes before the defense rested late Friday, Kelly co-defendant and ex-business manager Derrell McDavid ended three days on the stand. He testified for nearly two days that he had believed Kelly when he denied abusing minors — then said he started having doubts about Kelly’s believability during the trial that started last month.

Kelly and McDavid are charged with fixing Kelly’s 2008 state child pornography trial, which Kelly was acquitted, by threatening witnesses and concealing video evidence. Both also face child pornography charges. A third co-defendant, Kelly associate Milton Brown, is accused of receiving child pornography.

Prosecutors normally get a chance to call witnesses in a rebuttal of the defense case. But when they told Judge Harry Leinenweber that they needed time to prepare, he said there would be no rebuttal and the case would go straight to closing arguments Monday morning.

McDavid was the only one of the three defendants to testify on his own behalf.
Stay tuned for updates!

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[WATCH] Hillary And Chelsea Clinton Talks About “W.A.P.” With Megan Thee Stallion

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On her recently debuted AppleTV-powered Gutsy, former First Lady Hillary Clinton had rap Megan Thee Stallion on the show, with the two discussing how Mrs. Clinton came to know anything about the Houston native’s music.

Clinton admitted that it was her daughter Chelsea who exposed her to Megan’s catalog, but it was her “W.A.P.” collab with Cardi B. that really got her attention. Megan delved into the concept behind the song , saying that she wanted to match the male sexual bravado in the song that has been dominant in Hip Hop.

Chelsea Clinton can be heard saying, “It’s great to see women be so kind of fierce.”

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Today In Hip Hop History: MC Lyte Dropped Her Sophomore ‘Eyes On This’ LP 33 Years Ago

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On this date in 1989, Brooklyn rapper Lana Moorer aka MC Lyte dropped her second full-length studio LP Eyes On This.

Released on her family’s First Priority imprint through the parent company Atlantic and produced by her brothers Audio Two, King of Chill, and Nat Robinson, Eyes On This was Lyte’s introduction into stardom, with the NYC skyline(including WTC) and two ’89 Porsche Carreras on the album’s cover as proof.

Some of the album’s standout tracks include “Cappucino,” “Cha Cha Cha,” and “Shut The Eff Up(Hoe)!,” which was the second installment in her battle with female rap phenom Antoinette.

The 13 track album made it to #86 on the Billboard 200 and is still recognized as a classic by real Hip Hop aficionados around the globe. Salute to Lyte, Milk, Giz, and the King of Chill for giving the people this dope album!

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Disney Releases First Look Teaser of Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ Starring Halle Bailey

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Disney Pictures has released its first look at the live-action The Little Mermaid.  A teaser trailer for the remake was unveiled at Disney’s D23 Expo on Friday. 

It featured beautiful underwater shots of Halle Bailey starring as Ariel, singing some of the iconic song, ”Part of Your World.”  

Bailey said Friday was the first time she had seen footage of the film.

“Being a little girl swimming in the pool, imagining I was a mermaid, I never imagined that would come to life, she gushed on stage. “The three days filming “Part of Your World” was the most beautiful experience of my life.” Bailey continued, “..Feeling all the feelings she feels, her passion, discomfort, and everything she’s experiencing. It was so exciting for me to play those emotions and to have Rob directing me and being such a moving force on this film was really an honor.”

READ MORE: DDG Gifts Halle Bailey With Diamond Name Necklace

Director Rob Marshall said it was important they honored the original film while still reimagining other parts to bring more depth to the story, which includes the musical numbers.  

Alan Menken, who worked on the original Little Mermaid soundtrack, is teaming up with Lin-Manuel Miranda to create four new songs for the movie as well.  

Who is running out to see The Little Mermaid in theaters May 26, 2023?

Continue the conversation on social media.

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[WATCH] Four Women Share Their Shocking 9/11 Stories

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No one alive will ever forget where they were when one of the deadliest attacks on America took place.
On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Almost 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which triggered major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and defined the presidency of George W. Bush.
Judy Castro was an NYPD officer, Nina Pineda was a local reporter and Regina Wilson was one of the few women firefighters in New York City. Marilyn Wills was working at the Pentagon.
Here are the stories about their experience that unforgetful day.

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[WATCH] Sevyn Streeter Shares New Single & Video For “23”

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Sevyn Streeter returns with a new single and video titled, “23.”

Leaving her fans with one more bop before closing out the summer, “23” is produced by Needlz and Dominic (Cardi B, Drake, Bruno Mars) and written by Keith Martin and City Bridges.  “23,” is a fun, flirty, up-tempo track that is sure to make you feel like Jordan in the sixth. 

Earlier this year, Sevyn released the deluxe to her sophomore album Drunken Wordz Sober Thoughtz, which produced the hit song “Guilty” featuring Chris Brown and A$AP Ferg and fan favorite “Taboo.” 

READ MORE: [WATCH] Eric Bellinger is Joined by Sevyn Streeter for “What About Us” on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Watch the accompanying video below directed by M dot for Mayor to see Sevyn and her girls serving up some looks, moves, and heat.

Sevyn is back in the studio recording new music for her third album, which will be released in 2023.

Continue the conversation on social media.

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Rapper Behind AI Rapper FN Meka Says Label Never Paid Him

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The man who voiced the AI rapper FN Meka says the creators “ghosted” him and never paid him a dime.

Rapper Kyle The Hooligan posted a video on his Instagram explaining that he was the voice behind the controversial non-human rapper.

Kyle took to Instagram and said he collaborated with record label execs Anthony Martini and Brandon Le, the creators of FN Meka.

Kyle said he agreed to lend his voice to the FN Meka project with the expectation that riches would follow after Martini and Le signed a lucrative recording contract for FN Meka.

Capitol Records announced an unprecedented recording deal with the AI robot, but Kyle said he was never invited to the table.

“I know y’all done heard about this FN Meka stuff. People been DMing me,” Kyle said.

“I been trying to keep it quiet because I was gonna really wait ’til this shit blew up for real and went after them. Basically, it’s like, they came to me with this AI shit and was like, ‘Would I like to be the voice of it?’ I thought it was gonna be some collaboration. They promised me equity in the company, percentages, all this stuff. So I’m thinking, OK, this about to be some collab, something different for me, so where I can do my music and be on some AI stuff with this FN Meka character.”

After fierce backlash on social media, Capitol Records dropped FN Meka from the label and apologized to the Back community.

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That’s when Kyle came forward claiming to be the voice behind FN Meka.

“Next thing I know, niggas just ghosted me. Used my voice, used my sound, used the culture and just literally just left me high and dry. I ain’t get a dime off of nothing. And they got record deals, all this stuff. I wasn’t involved with no meetings or none of that, which is f*cked up. So, honestly, I’m glad they ass got canceled. That’s karma for they ass.”

Martini and Le are sticking to their claims that FN Meka was modeled after disgraced rapper Tekashi69, a controversial white Hispanic rapper.

What do you think about this controversy?

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Comedian David A. Arnold Passes Away At 54-Years Old

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David A. Arnold, a comedian, actor, writer and producer who headlined two Netflix comedy specials and was a writer/producer on the Fuller House reboot, passed Sept. 7 at just 54 years of age.

The Arnold family issued a statement confirming the death. “It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our husband, father, brother and friend, David A. Arnold. David passed away peacefully today in his home and doctors have ruled the cause of death due to natural causes. Please keep our family in prayer and respect our privacy at this time, as we are all shocked and devastated by this loss.”

Arnold started out as a stand-up comic, performing at the Montreal Comedy Festival and on Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza on Comedy Central, among other projects.

He wrote for several comedy series, including Meet The Browns (TBS), The Rickey Smiley Show (TV One), Raising Whitley (OWN) and Tyler Perry’s House of Payne (TBS). He also created and was executive producer and showrunner on Nickelodeon’s hit series That Girl Lay Lay, making him one of few Black showrunners in Hollywood.

Arnold’s first stand-up comedy special on Netflix, David A. Arnold: Fat Ballerina, debuted in 2019. His followup comedy special on the streamer, It Ain’t For The Weak, premiered July 19.

At the time of his sudden death, Arnold was three stops into a four-month national comedy tour.

Survivors include his wife, Julie L. Harkness, and two children, Anna-Grace and Ashlyn.

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