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Benzino Says 50 Cent “Crossed a Line” by Offering Coi Leray a TV Role

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Benzino has found that someone else has crossed a line. After saying Shauna Brooks did the same, and threatening her, Benzino is back to once again attack 50 Cent. In the middle of Benzino’s beef with his daughter Coi Leray, 50 Cent offered Leray a chance to star in one of his TV shows, which elated the young star. “GLG!!!! LETS GOOOOOOO” Coi Leray wrote.

But Benzino isn’t here for any of that, writing, “Hey RATMAN aka 59 I appreciate u putting my Coi on but does she know you and STARS ain’t been seeing eye to eye lately.”

Benzino added, “Well I just got my hands on a federal lawsuit saying that the ‘BMF’ trademark isn’t yours & knew about it & never told Meech or STARS. Big mistake you dummy.”

“Your dumb ass made the decisions not to tell anyone because you already invested too much. I’ll be releasing the entire lawsuit real soon, but I’m gonna let u marinate for sec before I stick a fork in you.”

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Benzino would close his rant of now-deleted tweets by telling 50 he crossed a line.

“You crossed a line with my kid but that’s ok, she’ll have to live with the decision she made to go against her father to deal with the opps. Everyone who is a real person will recognize her disloyalty and it will be her downfall. Smh, people who sell their souls always regret it”

Benzino recently had words for 50 Cent on his new single “Zino Vs. The Planet,” which you can hear below.

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Wack 100 Believes Tory Lanez Is “The Real Victim” in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Trial

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No one has been able to fully allow the Megan Thee Stalin and Tory Lanez shooting case to play out on its own in quiet. The conversation surrounding the shooting has resurfaced as Megan Thee Stallion recently did an interview with Gayle King where she details her experience on what took place the night she was shot in both of her feet.

Since clips of the interview have made their rounds on the internet, some social media users and influencers have no shame in questioning the validity of the Texas native’s claims, including Wack 100, manager of Blueface Baby.

“Not only did we say you lied ‘YOU’ said ‘YOU’ lied. Now it went from saying you stepped on glass to a gun shot to the foot to I didn’t want them to Kill any of us!! I’m crying for @torylanez the REAL VICTIM,” he penned on Instagram. “All this needs to stop no DNA or prints on the gun and she’s still going. Guess we can call it the little boy that cried wolf. After all a #Stallion is a #Colt at birth right!! Hope that didn’t go over ya heads.”

A social media user responded to Wack’s beliefs stating that Kelsey, the other woman involved in the shooting case, could have been the alleged shooter. “Finally somebody with a brain,” Wack 100 would respond.

There could be some questioning on the validity of Wack 100’s statement as recent reports reveal that Kelsey texted Megan Thee Stallion’s security guard, informing them that “Tory shot Meg.”

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The case is still ongoing. Check out the interview below.

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Viola Davis on Comments About Her Role as Mrs. Obama: “Critics Absolutely Serve No Purpose”

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Viola Davis on Comments About Her Role as Mrs. Obama: “Critics Absolutely Serve No Purpose”

Viola Davis stars as Michelle Obama in the new Showtime series The First Lady. Her work as Mrs. Obama has received criticism online, most notably for her facial expressions throughout the series.

While speaking with BBC News in the promotion of her memoir, Finding Me, Davis stated it is “incredibly hurtful when people say negative things about your work.”

She added a moment in self-reflection in how you move on, citing “you have to.” Davis added, “Not everything is going to be an awards-worthy performance.”

But to those critics, Davis had a response: “Critics absolutely serve no purpose. And I’m not saying that to be nasty, either.”

Davis would add more of her opinion on the social media messages about her portrayal of Mrs. Obama:

“They always feel like they’re telling you something that you don’t know. Somehow that you’re living a life that you’re surrounded by people who lie to you and ‘I’m going to be the person that leans in and tells you the truth,’ so it gives them an opportunity to be cruel to you. But ultimately I feel like it is my job as a leader to make bold choices. Win or fail it is my duty to do that.”

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070 Shakes Announces New Album ‘YOU CAN’T KILL ME,’ Releases “Skin and Bones” Single

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070 Shake has announced her sophomore album, YOU CAN’T KILL ME. The lead single “Skin and Bones,” produced by Dave Hamelin and mixed and mastered by Mike Dean, coincides with the announcement of the new project. The Noah Lee-directed visuals for “Skin and Bones” were shot in Los Angeles. A limited number of unique “YCKM” and “Skin and Bones” clothing is now officially available for pre-order on 070 Shake’s online store, in addition to the release of her new single.

Following the release of YOU CAN’T KILL ME, 070 Shake will go on a headline North American tour, with many dates already sold out or limited availability. The 20-city tour gets off on May 7th in Detroit, with stops in Chicago, New York City, Toronto, Houston, and Phoenix, and concludes in June with four sold-out gigs in Los Angeles.

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Lil Nas X Announces ‘Long Live Montero’ World Tour

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Lil Nas X has announced he will head out on his first-ever tour. Dubbed the Long Live Montero tour, Lil Nas X will make visits to Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and more.

The Lil Nas X Long Live Montero tour will be the first to use Cash App to offer a unique ticket presale. New and existing Cash App Cash Cardholders can unlock the presale and purchase tickets by entering the first 9 numbers of their Cash Card on Ticketmaster and completing the transaction using their Cash Card beginning Wednesday, April 27 at 10 a.m. through Thursday, April 28 at 10 p.m. local time. New users can join up for a free Cash Card and download the Cash App.

Tickets for the North American dates will go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 29th at 10 a.m. local time, while tickets for the European dates will go on sale on Friday, May 6th at 10 a.m. local time. Visit longlivemontero.com for tickets and more information.

The eagerly awaited tour will introduce fans to Lil Nas X’s world and celebrate the huge success of his critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated debut album Montero. The 4x Platinum hit single “Industry Baby” with Jack Harlow, which went on to reach #1 at Top 40 radio and #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, is included on the certified Platinum album. “That’s What I Want,” the album’s third Platinum single, recently earned Nas’ third consecutive Top 40 radio hit.

You can see all the dates for the North American and European tours below.

Lil Nas X Long Live Montero North American Tour Dates: 

Tue Sep 06 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore 
Sat Sep 10 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom 
Thu Sep 15 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY 
Sun Sep 18 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway 
Tue Sep 20 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall 
Thu Sep 22 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met 
Sun Sep 25 – Washington, DC – The Anthem 
Tue Sep 27 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy 
Sat Oct 01 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium 
Mon Oct 03 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live 
Tue Oct 04 – Miami, FL – James L Knight Center 
Tue Oct 18 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater  
Fri Oct 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre 
Sun Oct 23 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 

Lil Nas X Long Live Montero European Tour Dates: 
Tue Nov 08 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live 
Wed Nov 09 – Berlin, Germany – Max-Schmeling Halle 
Thu Nov 10 – Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle 
Sat Nov 12 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo 
Mon Nov 14 – Paris, France – Zenith 
Tue Nov 15 – Brussels, Belgium – Palais 12 
Thu Nov 17 – Barcelona, Spain – Sant Jordi Club  

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DaBaby on the Public’s Response to Never-Before-Seen Wal-Mart Shooting Video: “Media Got They A** Brainwashed”

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The week started off rough for DaBaby. Rolling Stone published a lengthy report about the 2018 shooting at a Wal-Mart where Dababy took the life of a man named Jaylin Craig. The report was equipped with never-before-seen security footage. DaBaby often reflected on the event as an act of self-defense and stated he was attacked. The video shows DaBaby as the aggressor of the incident and the man was reportedly a fan.

After the video and report made the Monday morning rounds, DaBaby used a tweet from Hot 97 legend Ebro Darden to get his point across. “Why are people acting like the 2018 video of Da Baby’s Walmart incident wasn’t already seen by Walmart, The Police and the courts?” Ebro wrote.

DaBaby retweeted the message and added, “Cuz the media got they a– brainwashed.”

You can see the video and tweet below. The entire Rolling Stone piece can be read here.

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‘Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free’ Exhibit Extended Through Summer 2022 in Los Angeles

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The pioneering Tupac Shakur Wake Me When I’m Free exhibit in Los Angeles has been extended through the summer of 2022 due to great demand. The Shakur Estate-sponsored exhibit, which debuted in January and is set to close on May 1 in Los Angeles, has received a slew of excellent reviews.

For the balance of the show’s run in Los Angeles, the exhibit has announced a new campaign to open its doors to children, offering free tickets to any public school group (grade school, middle school, high school) and their chaperones.

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Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho of the Los Angeles Unified School District toured the museum experience with more than 70 kids from around the district to kick off the program. Following the tour, Superintendent Carvalho, the exhibit’s Creative Director Jeremy Hodges, and Rob Light (Head of Worldwide Music, Partner & Managing Director of entertainment and sports firm CAA) engaged students in a debate.

“Inspired, powerful, meaningful: These are just a few of the words our students used to describe the exhibit Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free after our visit,” Superintendent Carvalho said. “These students joined our test pilot for the Los Angeles Unified Cultural Arts Passport, a new program to provide all students with access to arts and cultural enrichment. I’m thrilled that the exhibit will extend its offer of free tickets to all public school student groups to visit and learn about Tupac Shakur’s life and legacy.”

WMWIF is a 20,000 square foot curated facility akin to a contemporary art museum that presents Shakur’s music, poetry, and never-before-seen artifacts in a museum-like setting. Guests move through a variety of surround sound environments, each filled in technological curiosities. WMWIF ponders the larger implications of his activism, music, and revolutionary art. As they travel through his unusual life, the audience is taught and enlightened through a maze of emotions.

WMWIF is a museum experience sanctioned by the Assata Shakur Estate, and it was created in collaboration with Round Room Live, CAA, Universal Music Group, and Kinfolk Management + Media. Nwaka Onwusa, Chief Curator and Vice President of Curatorial Affairs at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and award-winning Creative Director Jeremy Hodges and his firm, Project Art Collective, are leading WMWIF.

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Photo Recap: Mary J Blige, Fat Joe, Don Pooh Attend Brooklyn Chop House Times Square Opening Party Sponsored by Hennessy

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Last night, on Monday, April 25, Hennessy hosted a PRIVATE Black Tie Celebration for the opening of Brooklyn Chop House, Times Square (253 W 47th St., New York, NY 10036). Mary J. Blige, D Nice, Fat Joe, Joe Budden, Angie Martinez, Styles P, and others were on hand to celebrate and toast Brooklyn Chop House’s newest venture, a 25,000 square feet facility in Times Square.

Thanks to Owners Don Pooh, Robert Cummins, and Dave Thomas, as well as Director of Operations Stratis Morfogen, who brought everyone together who has supported Brooklyn Chop House throughout the years now aiding in the economic recovery of Times Square, NYC, the music industry’s elite, were out in full effect last night Monday, 4/25/22 at Brooklyn Chop House Times Square.

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“Brooklyn Chophouse is a brand we created that has become the hottest new Steakhouse concepts fused with our creative Asian Culinary experience that our patrons have come to love over the years,” said Don Pooh. “Our Times Square flagship will be a must-visit location for New Yorkers and tourists from all around the globe to experience! Coming to a major city near you in 23.”

“As a child born and raised in Brooklyn walking the streets of Times Square, the big apple was a real treat,” said David Thomas. “Brooklyn Chophouse buried its roots on Nassau street but to have a space in Times Square is a major accomplishment. It’s surreal at times. A real dream came true. I, David Thomas, own a piece of New York.”

Brooklyn Chop House is the first restaurant in the United States to blend Beijing-style Chinese cuisine with an American steakhouse known for its dim sum and chops, serving everything from homemade dumplings and noodles to 35-day dry-aged prime steaks and double thick-cut chops.

You can see images from the event below.

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DJ Tim Westwood Faces Sexual Misconduct Claims From Seven Black Women

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Several reports have confirmed that legendary UK Hip Hop DJ Tim Westwood is facing sexual misconduct allegations from seven women, all of whom are Black. Two of the women claim that Westwood used his status in the music industry in order to make sexual advances towards them.

A BBC Three documentary about Westwood titled Tim Westwood: Abuse of Power chronicles the allegations made against Westwood, with numerous women saying that he used his name to normalize unwanted sexual behavior. Four of the women even claimed that Westwood inappropriately touched them at music events.

With allegations going back as far as 1992 and as recent as 2017, the Black women who came forward with their story in Tim Westwood: Abuse of Power say that they were hesitant to make their claims public because of the fear that their allegations would be dismissed because of their race.

Westwood’s rep told UK’s The Guardian that the accusations against him were totally false and “Any suggestion that he acts, or has acted, in the way described would be false and seriously defamatory.” 

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

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Young Money Artist Mellow Rackz Robbed And Pistol-Whipped After Date In L.A.

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According to a recent report from SayCheese TV, YMCMB artist Mellow Rackz was beaten and pistol-whipped after meeting up with a guy in Los Angeles for a date.

The report says that Rackz and her security team were ambushed, with the robbers taking Rackz’ jewelry and purse. The report does not state specifics of the incident, such as the extent of her injuries.

Lat year, Weezy welcomed Rackz to Young Money with a party LIV Miami, where Mack Maine gifted the 20-year-old rapper with $100,000 in cash. Mellow Rackz was also given a Young Money chain before Wayne’s verse on “Seeing Green” played in the club. 

TheSource.com will update this story as details develop.

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