D-Nice to Bring ‘Club Quarantine’ to LA’s Crypto.com Arena with Special Guests Ne-Yo, Brandy, Jadakiss & More

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DJ D-Nice and Live Nation Urban have announced the return of Club Quarantine Live to Los Angeles, which will take place on Saturday, June 25th at the Crypto.com venue.

CQ Live will take place the night before the historic BET Awards, following a sold-out Hollywood Bowl concert in 2021. Entertainment entrepreneur Kenny Burns will host the event, which will feature a star-studded roster of musicians including Ne-Yo, Brandy, Nelly, Jadakiss, Machel Montano, Mary Mary, El Debarge, Lil’ Mo, and other special guests.

“Bringing CQ Live to Crypto Arena is a dream come true,” D-Nice said. “I literally started Club Quarantine across the street from the Arena. It’s going to feel like a welcome home party with some of my friends.”

Shawn Gee, President of Live Nation Urban, added “We are excited to announce the return of CQ Live, to where it all started in Los Angeles. In 2021 our Hollywood Bowl show was magical, and we will continue to elevate this brand and build out this party in 2022 and beyond.”

Special artist pre-sale and Citi pre-sale begin today May 3rd at 12 PM PT. Tomorrow, May 4th at 10 AM PT Ticketmaster pre-sale and Live Nation pre-sale begins. All pre-sale purchases will close Thursday, May 5th at 10 PM PT, with general on-sale purchases beginning Friday, May 6th at 10 AM PT.

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Spotted: Wendy Williams Hits Met Gala After Party with Jason Lee

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Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked was spotted with Wendy Williams at Cardi B’s Boom Boom Met Gala After-Party in New York City on Monday, May 2nd.

Wendy Williams was at the Standard Hotel in New York City for a Met Gala After-Party after being away from the public for over a year due to health difficulties.

“Wendy is better than ever and I’m confident she’s returning to TV,” said Jason Lee. 

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In February, TheJasmineBrand noted Fox Soul’s Al Reynolds speaking on a forthcoming multi-million dollar podcast deal for Williams, citing it as “word on the streets,” emphasizing the credibility of the murmurs by stating “these are the deep deep streets.”

He added, “Now, we know that Spotify gave Joe Rogan $100 million. Everybody know that you heard it first right here on ‘Fox Soul,’ that I think that Wendy Williams is up to something and that’s why she’s not posting or anything. I think this is a lead-up to a bigger announcement that we’re going to see coming down the pipe on her newfound home.”

In March, Jason Lee was hired as YE’s New Media Manager, placing the Hollywood Unlocked owner is now in charge of YE’s public image and broker deals.

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Photo Recap: Chloe Bailey, Normani, Gunna, Kid Cudi & More Attend D’USSÉ Cognac Met Gala After Party

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To close up the Met Gala’s annual star-studded evening, D’USSÉ Cognac threw an exclusive Met Gala after-party at Cipriani’s in New York.

Billie Eilish, Jared Leto, Normani, Chloe Bailey, Gunna, Kid Cudi, Winnie Harlow, Mark Ronson, Damson Idris (Snowfall), Terrence J, Christian Combs, NBA player Russell Westbrook, DJ and model Chantel Jeffries, among others, were seen toasting the night’s celebration of fashion and art with D’USSÉ custom cocktails and D’USSÉ XO.

Burna Boy and Saint JHN also gave a special electric performance to wrap out the event.

You can see images from the night below.

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Quavo Donates $150,000 In Support of Single Moms

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Quavo assists single moms with a $150,000 donation to the Tender Foundation.

Migos’ Quavo and apparel brand, Legends presented their 2022 annual Huncho Day celebrity charity football games last Saturday April 30, at FCF Campus at Pullman Yards. Cam Newton, Quavo, Offset, 2 Chainz, Tyreek Hill, Mecole Hardman, Richie LeCounte, and more suited up.
The games streamed live with play-by-play commentary courtesy of Greg Mescall and Ryan Shazier.

Huncho Day remains close to Quavo’s heart. “This is my favorite day of the year. There’s nothing better than getting together with friends and family and playing a little ball for the community.”

READ MORE: Quavo Teases the Drop of New Music: “Buckle Up”

The “Flip The Switch” rapper played quarterback in high school and has found a way to give back to the youth in Atlanta. This year, Quavo upped the ante and donated $150,000 to the Tender Foundation in support of single moms.

Jaycina Almond, Founder of Tender Foundation said, “At Tender, we’re bridging the financial gap and providing a safety net for single moms living on the margins here in Atlanta. Our core programming consists of emergency bill pay assistance with rent, utilities, and childcare; providing Grocery store gift cards and operating a diaper bank. Now, with Quavo’s help, we’re able to pilot a new initiative called The Bridge.”

The Bridge is a guaranteed income program founded on the premise that every mother deserves the opportunity to parent without the stress of survival. The Bridge is a step toward establishing equity and disrupting generational poverty for Black women and their families.

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Future Adds Six More Tracks To ‘I Never Liked You’

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If you thought Future was done turning up, you thought wrong. Two days after he dropped his highly anticipated I Never Liked You album, he followed up with the deluxe version.

The deluxe edition features six more tracks, including the previously released “Worst Day.” The five new tracks added tracks include features from Lil Baby, BabyFace Ray, 42 Dugg, Lil Durk, and Young Scooter.

The Grammy award-winning artist told us that he would drop more tracks when he tweeted it. “#INEVERLIKEDYOU to be continued at 10am,” he wrote during the early hours of Monday morning.”

Along with Future releasing the deluxe version I Never Liked You, he also dropped merchandise that goes with it. The merchandise is a DONDA collaboration that includes multiple hoodies, a pair of socks, a long-sleeve T-shirt, a balaclava, hats, and an eye mask. The collection will only be available until midnight ET this Thursday (May 5).

So far, Pluto is on pace to have his seven consecutive No.1 album. He’s projected 175-200k album-equivalent units, but the expanded edition will undoubtedly increase that number overall. First-week projections indicate that the record will confidently land at the No. 1 spot and would be the biggest debut of 2022. When he first dropped the album, it went No. 1 on Apple Music in nearly 60 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. 

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Bowl King Called On Peezy For New “Trap Gawd” Video

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Bowl King rising out of the Englewood area of Chicago, has been picking up steam with his music. He began making noise when with his single “Pop My Sh*t.” He’s back doing it bigger and better on the new track, “Trap Gawd.”

Before dropping the video, King let fans know he was on another level when he celebrated his Bali, Indonesia. Bowl King proves he’s on another level with his music by uniting with Detroit’s own Peezy. In the new “Trap Gawd” video, the two Mid West rappers show off their luxury items while rapping their respective verses.

Check out “Trap Gawd” featuring Peezy below.

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Megan Thee Stallion Gets Official Day In Houston, Texas

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Megan Thee Stallion is celebrating an honor in Houston, Texas.

Yesterday was “Megan Thee Stallion Day” in Houston. The rap star received a key to the city from Mayor Sylvester Turner, who thanked her for her philanthropic efforts. “She assisted people after the 2021 winter storm, during the pandemic, and helped those struggling with homelessness.”

READ MORE: Megan Thee Stallion Says “Plan B” is Inspired by Past Turner conRelationships

Mayor Turner also praised the ‘Big Ole Freak” rapper for using her talents to help the community while living life on her own terms. “I look forward to watching her grow as an artist and humanitarian.”

Megan says the “Megan Thee Stallion Day” honor is awesome because May 2nd is the birthdays of her late mother and grandmother.

In February, Meg launched the Pete and Thomas Foundation in honor of her late parents on her birthday. For more info visit here.

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Blac Chyna Loses $100M Defamation Case Against The Kardashian-Jenners

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Rolling Stone reports that after ten hours of deliberations, Blac Chyna lost her $100 million defamation case against the Kardashian clan just days after her case against Kim Kardashian was dropped.

Chyna filed her case against the Kardashians back in 2017 when she claimed the family made defamatory remarks about her and conspired to get her and Rob Kardashian’s reality show canceled. The trial lasted several weeks, with Kylie Jenner taking the stand and testifying about Chyna’s violent tendencies towards her brother.

Chyna denied the accusations, even alleged she was playing when a situation was brought up about her wrapping a phone cord around Rob’s neck and pointing a gun at his head. Tokyo Toni, Blac Chyna’s mother, was thrown out of the courtroom for her statements about the Kardashian family. Kris, Khloe, Kim, Kylie, Rob, and Kris’s boyfriend, Corey Gamble, testified during the trial.

Ultimately, the jury decided to rule in favor of the Kardashian-Jenners, and Blac Chyna will not receive any damages due to the case.

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Juice WRLD Foundation Helping With Mental Health

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Juice WRLD and Mental Health Awareness Month.

A foundation formed by the mother of late rapper Juice WRLD is launching a mental health campaign. Carmela Wallace created the Live Free 999 Foundation in the rapper’s honor, after he passed away in late 2019.

With Mental Health Awareness kicking off, the nonprofit launched an initiative called the 999 Stories of Mental Health campaign, encouraging those affected to share stories via social media.

READ MORE: Juice WRLD’s Mom Speaks Out on His Struggles, Inner Circle

A merchandise collection will also be dropping, with all the proceeds going towards organizations treating mental health.

Live Free 999 Foundation’s mission is to support programs that provide preventative measures and positive avenues to address mental health challenges and substance dependency. For more info visit here.

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Rod Wave Arrested In Florida For Battery By Strangulation

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According to several news reports, Florida rapper Rod Wave was arrested and taken into custody based on a warrant from Osceola County on charges of “battery by strangulation”.

Wave, whose real name is Rodarius Marcell Green, was detained yesterday (May 2) by St. Petersburg Police and the entire ordeal with the cops was captured on video, which has circulated on the internet. Wave can be heard saying, “This is lame, this is why I don’t even come here,” before the end of the video.

The arrest record states that Wave is currently awaiting trial, but it does not indicate whether he’s still in custody.

TheSource.com will update this story as more details develop.

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