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42 Dugg Recruits Arabian for New Single “Soon”

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“Soon (feat. Arabian)” is the new single by 42 Dugg. The reflective track follows the CMG signee’s collaboration with EST Gee, Last Ones Left, which was released in early April. Dugg set a new career-high as the album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 charts.

The Detroit native’s latest album arrives only one day after his record company, CMG, was named “The Hardest-Working Label in Hip-Hop” on the cover of Billboard. Despite the fact that Dugg was unable to attend the cover shoot, the Billboard cover featured Yo Gotti, the CEO of CMG, as well as labelmates Moneybagg Yo, EST Gee, Mozzy, Blac Youngsta, and Lehla Samia.

Dugg’s first new music release since his incarceration earlier this month, “Soon,” has prompted his CMG family and industry supporters to send #Free42Dugg messages.

The new single may be heard below.

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Dreezy Releases New Album ‘HITGIRL’ Entirely Produced by Hit-Boy

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Dreezy Releases New Album 'HITGIRL' Entirely Produced by Hit-Boy

Dreezy has released her new and highly anticipated album HITGIRL. Hit-Boy, three-time GRAMMY Award winner, executive produced the 10-track album, which features Future, Coi Leray, Jeremih, and INK.

“When you listen to this, I want you to hear one producer and a female kill a whole project together,” Dreezy says. “Hit-Boy pushed me out of my comfort zone. I was thinking about songs differently. When I laid it down, I saw his vision and trusted him. I don’t know the last time this has been done. There aren’t any top producers who are co-signing females like this right now. We are making history for real.”

HITGIRL is the first album from Dreezy since Big Dreez dropped in 2019. You can hear the release below.

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ICYMI: R. Kelly and the Brooklyn Subway Shooter Have Reportedly Formed a Bond in Jail

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R. Kelly has found himself a new prison pal. According to The New York Daily News, R. Kelly and Frank James, the accused Brooklyn subway shooter, have become friends while behind bars.

The two men are held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Sunset Park as they await their following court dates. Kelly is waiting on sentencing for sex trafficking, while James will enter a trial for the shooting on the N-train.

Sources inside the jailhouse have noted the two have developed a friendship. One inside source says, “they actually sit together and eat together.” Another notes, “They talk about TV shows. They go out to rec together. They’re buds.”

Both men are in the troubled lockup unit that houses high-risk inmates like government cooperators. James has a bunkmate, R. Kelly is solo in his room. Additional stories from inside state James drinks a ton of coffee while Kelly uses music to cope and has performed a cappella version of “I Believe I Can Fly.”

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ICYMI: Trina Receives Key to the City of Miami, May 14 Named Trina Day

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May 14 in Miami will be forever known as Trina day. On Saturday, Trina was honored with the day, in addition to receiving the key to the city.

May 14 in Miami will be forever known as Trina day. On Saturday, Trina was honored with the day, in addition to receiving the key to the city.

The moment happened at a block party at Northwest 15th Avenue between 63rd and 65th street according to HipHopDX. On hand to present the key to the city was Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.

“Miami product, Liberty City product — there are not enough words in the vocabulary to express our deep appreciation for everything you’ve done for this community,” Suarez said of Trina. “[For] never forgetting about this community — the one that loves you, will always love you, will always take care of you, and you’ve always taken care of us.”

Last month, Trina released a new single and video for “Clap,” which enlists rising superstar Latto. You can see the video below.

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ICYMI: Diddy Announces Jozzy as First Artist Signed to Love Records at 2022 BMAs

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On Sunday night, Grammy Award-winning music artist and songwriter Jozzy premiered her new track “Replay” on television during the 2022 Billboard Music Awards (May 15). Jozzy was introduced as the first artist signed to LOVE RECORDS, Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ new record label venture, in addition to performing the song during the award show.

Jozzy has made a name for herself in the music industry as a songwriter and producer, penning hits like Billy Ray Cyrus’ verse on Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” and tracks for Summer Walker, Mary J. Blige, Pharrell Williams, and Coldplay. Jozzy is the first artist signed to LOVE RECORDS, and he’s focused on making timeless R&B music and taking the stage. Jozzy is now preparing to embrace her artistry on her own rightfully.

LOVE RECORDS will be dedicated to R&B music, with singles and joint projects from a group of world-class performers, producers, and composers, according to Diddy.

Jozzy is taking fans into her life and encouraging them to get to know her on a whole new level as an artist with the release of “Replay.”

RocNation and Hallwood Media are both in charge of Jozzy’s management.

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ICYMI: Bobby Brown Believes if He and Whitney Houston Stayed Together She Would Still Be Alive

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Just one day after revealing that being molested by a priest led to some of his destructive behavior, Bobby Brown is reflecting on his love with the icon Whitney Houston. Brown told PEOPLE that he believes if he and Houston stayed together she would be alive today.

Brown, 53, talks about his ups and downs in the new A&E documentary Biography: My Life. Bobby Brown claims one of his regrets stems from his divorce from ex-wife Whitney Houston, which premieres on May 30.

Throughout their 14-year marriage, which terminated in 2007, both Houston and Brown battled terrible addiction. Many close to the pair have stated in the years since Houston’s untimely death in 2012 that it was she who influenced Brown’s usage of hard narcotics.

“It was really rough because I was so addicted. I had to be put into medical detox first,” Brown said. “And then the Bible got me through. It was about becoming healthier for my daughter [Bobbi Kristina] and for the rest of my kids.”

Earlier this week, Brown revealed his mother was beaten and arrested by police in Boston after attempting to help neighbors. That temporarily placed Brown in social services. “I was sent to a temporary custody by social services which was supposed to be a religious place but it wasn’t a very nice place to be for a child,” Brown said. “One of the priests tried to molest me. He tried to touch my private parts … At that time, I was a young boy. I didn’t know what sexual boundaries were. I just knew I didn’t like being touched. Some things are hard to forget.”

“Biography: Bobby Brown” takes viewers behind the scenes of the American Music Award winner’s rise to success, as well as the aftermath from his personal struggles with sobriety and the devastating loss of his two daughters and first wife, Whitney Houston. “Bobby Brown: Every Little Step,” a new 12-episode series, takes us into the present day for an intimate look at his life with wife Alicia Etheredge-Brown and their children as he concentrates on new business projects, new music, and the 2022 reunion with New Edition on The Culture Tour. You can see a preview below.

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Daymond John Joins Board of Directors of Brooklyn Start Up Overtime

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Daymond John, an award-winning entrepreneur, will join Overtime’s Board of Directors, the premier brand for the next generation of sports fans. Following John’s nomination, the Board will be made up of five members: co-founders Dan Porter and Zack Weiner, Sapphire Sport Partner Michael Spirito, and former Credit Suisse and Merrill Lynch Vice Chairman Ken Miller.

“It is an honor to join the Overtime Board of Directors at this exciting time in the company’s quick ascendence as one of the leading sports brands in the world,” said Overtime Board Member Daymond John. “Overtime continues to create disruptive sports IP, merchandise and content for its massive audience and it’s exciting to be able to add my expertise as the company grows to new heights.”

John will join an esteemed board in helping to shape the future of sports for the next generation of fans who consume sports differently. He is best known for his pioneering work as CEO and Founder of global lifestyle brand FUBU, as well as his role as a Shark on the Emmy Award-winning TV show Shark Tank.

“Daymond is an industry leader and entrepreneur with a unique lens that will be invaluable to Overtime as we continue to grow our business in the tech, e-commerce and IP space,” said Dan Porter, Overtime’s CEO and Co-Founder. “We’re honored to welcome Daymond to our Board of Directors as we develop new ways for Overtime to engage with and entertain the next generation of athletes and fans.” 

Overtime has continued to expand its sports IP, which now includes the professional basketball league Overtime Elite and the football league OT7, with more leagues on the way. It reported last year that it had raised $80 million in Series C funding headed by Sapphire Sport, Black Capital, and a diversified syndicate of notable figures in technology, sports, finance, and music. Bezos Expeditions (Jeff Bezos’ personal investment firm), Drake, Micromanagement Ventures (the late David Stern’s family), Alexis Ohanian, Jeff Kearl (via Pelion Capital), Morgan Stanley Counterpoint Global, Blackstone Strategic Partners, and more than 25 current and former NBA players, including Trae Young, Devin Booker, Klay Thompson, and Pau Gasol, were among the notable investors.

Overtime has become synonymous with sports for a new generation of players and fans, with content that has been viewed over 20 billion times per year and a social media following of over 65 million. The company now employs around 250 people.

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Doja Cat Cancels Summer Tour Due To Upcoming Surgery

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Doja Cat needs surgery on her tonsils. The “Get Into It (Yuh)” singer took to Twitter to say a doctor had to cut into her left tonsil because she had an abscess in it.

In a follow-up post, she said her tonsils got infected before the Billboard Music Awards earlier this month and she was taking medication for it, but she forgot and drank wine and vaped “all day long.”

READ MORE: Doja Cat Tops Billboard #Artist100 Chart For First Time

She said she’s now quitting the vape for a while. Doja Cat added she “might have bad news for her fans.”

Today she confirmed in another tweet that she has to have surgery on her tonsils asap and her recovery will cause her to cancel several shows including her tour with The Weeknd.

“I wanted you to hear it first. Unfortunately I have to have surgery on my tonsils asap. The surgery is routine but the recovery is going to take a while due to swelling. That means I have to cancel my festival run this summer as well as The Weeknd Tour. I feel horrible about this but can’t wait for this to heal and get back to making music and create an experience for y’all.”

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(EVENT RECAP) Mr. Chicken x DJ Drewski // ‘2 Piece’ EP Release Party

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Last weekend, melodic hip-hop artist Mr. Chicken dropped his two-track EP ‘2 Piece’ featuring singles “Runnin” and “OTW 2 The Party.” He co-hosted a packed-out release party with fellow New Jersey native DJ Drewski. The two wowed the crowd by handing out actual boxes of chicken and a large styrofoam cup of juice. Manager Stragglife-Trav is credited for the event’s rollout; a move reminiscent of Diddy’s Big-Mac introduction of Craig Mac and Notorious BIG in the early days of BadBoy Records. 

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Sponsored by Belaire, Mr. Chicken’s release party was captured by Hip-Hop photographer @KPShotit. In attendance were fellow artists Kocky Kai, Kayah Baby, Phresher, Jabar Hakeem, publicist Marie Driven, LA Jean, and influencer Ms. Hustle. At the end of the night, DJ Drewski remarked, “Mr. Chicken is an uber-talented artist with a strong work ethic and a humble personality. He’s up next, in my opinion.” 

‘2 Piece’ is available on all streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Youtube, Spotify, etc. Check @Mr.Chicken out on instagram and give him a follow.

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Quavo Avoids Questions About the Alleged Migos Breakup

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Oh my God, what happened to the Migos? On Thursday, a TMZ reporter caught up with Quavo to find answers to the rumors of a possible Migos split.

The cameraman asked Huncho, “What’s going on with the band at this point? A lot of people are concerned the band is breaking up, right? Anything you can say?”

Quvao refused to answer questions about Offset when the reporter asked. He responded by saying, “Na.” Although he didn’t put any energy towards the rumors, he did promote his new single with Takeoff, “Hotel Lobby,” which they released under the duo’s new name “Unc and Phew.” The track doesn’t feature the fellow Migos member Offset and is out now.

Speculation of a possible Migos break up came when Quavo and on Wednesday, Offset and his wife, Cardi B, were no longer following Quavo and Takeoff on Instagram. Fans also peeped that Quavo wasn’t following Offset. However, Takeoff still follows Offset and Cardi.

The reason for the fallout is still uncertain. Nobody knows what happened, and fans are searching for answers.

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