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Dame Dash on Ye/Grammy Situation: “We’ll Make Our Own Grammys”

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In case you missed it, Kanye West was removed from the GRAMMYs performance lineup. Following the news, The Game hit Instagram and let off a lengthy statement. Now it’s longtime YE supporter and friend Dame Dash speaking in support.

TMZ caught Dash in the airport and let out a clear statement: “Ye don’t give a fuck about the Grammys. We’ll make our own Grammys.”

“I’m not trying to fit into somebody else’s system,” Dash added. “So we just create our own so we ain’t gotta worry about nobody else’s rules. … It’s not for them to judge who’s hot. It’s for us. They really shouldn’t be giving us the awards. We should be giving them the awards. They gotta respect our culture.”

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DJ Akademiks Says NBA Youngboy Will Release ‘The Last Slimeto’ as an Album

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NBA Youngboy just released a joint album with DaBaby but he has more work loading. Speaking with DJ Akademiks, YB revealed that he will be releasing a new album, The Last Slimeto soon.

“Talked to YB .. he in great spirits n focused,” Akademiks wrote on Twitter. “I complimented him on his work ethic dropping so much music and so consistently n he said this the average for him.. he got a whole nother level… n said ‘The Last Slimeto’ a album not a EP. want his fans to pre order it fri.”

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[WATCH] R. Kelly Croons for Fellow Inmate’s Daughter Over Prison Phone

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A viral video from TikTok is reportedly is an audio recording of R. Kelly doing a fellow inmate a favor. The video captioned “When your dad goes to the same prison as R. Kelly” shows a phone call from Brooklyn Federal Prison, where Kells gives in to a request to sing “Love Letter” over the phone.

“R. Kelly did me the favor and [sang] for me because he and my dad are serving time together,” TikTok user @Jizzlezoldykk said to the New York Post. She would add the song from Kells wasn’t for any reason other than a simple request.

In January, CBS Chicago reported R. Kelly’s current legal team of Steve Greenberg and Michael Leonard have asked the court for removal from his criminal case in Chicago. Greenberg confirmed his request of withdrawal to CBS. If this sounds familiar, it may be because the duo of Greenberg and Leonard attempted to ditch Kells and his New York case back in June 2021.

In September 2021, R. Kelly was convicted of racketeering, with 14 underlying acts, and sex crimes in New York and faces life in prison. In Chicago, Kelly is charged with creating porn with underage girls, intimidating witnesses, and paying hush money. R. Kelly’s Chicago trial is slated to start this summer.

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[WATCH] Man Pulls Gun After Trying to Fight Mike Tyson

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Mike Tyson was out attempting to enjoy a night of comedy and then a random guy decides to pull a gun. TMZ shared a video of a night at a rooftop bar in Hollywood, where Tyson was with a few friends.

Tyson was enjoying the show in the front row and then a random man approached the former heavyweight champ and challenged him to a fight. After refusing the fight offer, the host of the night attempted to remove the man, which elevated the event. The random guy pulled and cocked his gun, but regretted it and put it away. He then pleaded with Tyson to not call the police. Mike listened to the man and hugged him. After the hug, the man left. LAPD was never called to the scene.

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Pusha T Diss Track for Arby’s Generated Over $8M in Ad Exposure

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Arby’s has racked up the equivalent of over $8 million in advertising exposure courtesy of King Push. Business reporter Darren Rovell hit Twitter and announced the value of Pusha T’s penned diss track toward the McDonald’s fish sandwich.

After seeing the news, Pusha T hit Twitter to offer a statement: “Critics he’s out of his mind, Haters he’s outta his prime…yet, always where the money’s at like lottery signs…”

On March 21, Arby’s fast-food chain unveiled their new spicy fish sandwich.

“I’m the reason the whole world love it, now I got to crush it/ filet-o-fish is *** and you should be disgusted,” Pusha raps, alluding to how he wrote McDonald’s “I’m lovin it” jingle.

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Meek Mill Announces Las Vegas Residency at Drai’s

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Meek Mill will return to Drai’s Nightclub for a multi-show Drai’s LIVE engagement beginning on Saturday, April 9. Drai’s spectacular Memorial Day weekend schedule will feature the Grammy-nominated performer, who will take the stage at Drai’s Nightclub on Friday, May 27, and at Drai’s Beachclub for a daytime performance on Saturday, May 28.

“We are proud to produce residencies at the forefront of music so it’s with great excitement that we welcome back Meek Mill,” said Dustin Drai, Vice President of Entertainment, Drai’s Management Group. “As one of the industry’s best and most powerful live performers, we look forward to welcoming him back to the Drai’s LIVE stage and continuing our great partnership.”

Expensive Pain, Mill’s most recent album, is a reflection of his life’s difficulties and accomplishments through bangers and emotional compositions. Championships, which opened at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums and earned him a GRAMMY nomination for Best Rap Album in 2020, is his second chart-topper. Mill’s portfolio includes audience favorites such as “Dreams and Nightmares,” “R.I.C.O.” (feat. Drake), “House Party,” “Respect The Game,” and “100 Summers,” as well as popular new singles such as “Hot” and “Sharing Locations.”

The sweeping 35,000-square-foot beach club, which is 11 stories high and surrounded by spectacular views of the Las Vegas Strip, is known for sensational pool parties, lavish cabanas and bungalows, and live entertainment. You can get tickets to Meek’s tenure here.

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Drake & Stake.com donate $1 Million Bitcoin to the LeBron James Family Foundation

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The LeBron James Family Foundation has received a $1 million Bitcoin donation from Drake and Stake.com.

When the basketball star came visited Toronto with the LA Lakers, the multi-platinum award-winning artist hosted James at upscale Toronto restaurant Harbour 60 to personally pledge his earnings.

Drake’s greatest Stake.com gift to date comes on the heels of his ‘biggest ever hit’ on the premium global crypto betting platform’s roulette tables, thanks to a winning wager on black 11, which he documented in an Instagram video post.

“Speaking of memorable nights, I had an incredible night last night playing roulette on Stake.com. It was my biggest hit ever,” Drake said. “As you can see, I was clearly excited. Any time I get blessed like that, I always think it’s luck that needs to be transferred, or it’s good karma that needs to be transferred. “I play for fun and I play in the hope that I can spread love, always.”

Speaking to James in a private dining room, Drake said: “I’ve been trying to figure out what we can do to help you. Myself and Eddie from Stake.com are going to dedicate $1m to the I Promise School and I’m going to come and drop it off myself before the school year is over.”

Mabel, the mother of Michael, a high school basketball player at Royal Crown Academy in Toronto, was also given $100,000 by Drake in an effort to help the family and offer the highly-rated youngster the best chance of success. Drake and Stake.com’s $1 million Bitcoin donation to the LeBron James Foundation is the betting platform’s most recent philanthropic move, following their $1 million Bitcoin donation to the people of Ukraine.

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Kevin Gates Single From 9 Years Ago Hits Billboard Hot 100 for the First Time Thanks to TikTok

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The power of Tik Tok is unmatched. The Louisiana rapper’s bawdy rap song “Thinking With My Dick” ft. Juicy J debuted at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, nine years after its release. “Thinking With My Dick” has received over 491k video creations on the platform, with the majority of them coming in March.

The song’s TikTok climb began with footage from Gates’ hometown Louisiana’s Mardi Gras, which featured a Southern gentleman dressed in a blue collared shirt and sparkling aviator sunglasses dancing to the song with a full drink in hand.

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The short movie captivated the TikTok community, with admirers all over the country imitating the man’s look and cup-enhanced dance routines and the enthusiastic woman in the original video’s backdrop. Some have even attempted to emulate the woman with the backpack who raises her hand after the film.

After a few days of watching the song go viral, the man in the video revealed himself to be @Only1Barbosa, a native of Lafayette, LA, with a video that has over 11 million views, commenting on his unexpected virality. Barbosa, who wears his signature sunglasses, has become a small celebrity, with over 390k TikTok followers and club appearances throughout his native state.

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Sean Paul Announces New Album ‘Scorcha’ for May 27

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Sean Paul’s eighth full-length album and Island Records debut, Scorcha, will be released on May 27. Arriving alongside the album announcement is the video for the first single “How We Do It” feat. Pia Mia. The new video is closing in on one million views.

Sean Paul also revealed Scorcha tour dates for 2022 in the United States. Returning to the stage after a two-year hiatus due to the epidemic, he is thrilled to re-connect with his fans live and in person.

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Deante’ Hitchcock Releases New Single “Alone”

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Deante’ Hitchcock’s new single “Alone” is available now through ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. The languid cut, which is driven by the sensual strum of guitar strings, finds Deante’ debating whether he should let his guard down for a potential love affair or if they are both better off alone.

“We’re so busy trying to be understood we forget how to be understanding,” says Deante’. “Everybody’s trying to figure this thing out, but it’s so hard, man. On one end, it’s like I’m better off alone, so I don’t have to deal with anyone else’s shit, but it’s also like damn, I’m better off alone to not have to deal with my shit either. But I’m trying, ya know.”

The new single follows the Everyday The 14th EP, which contains the fellatio-filled stellar single “Neck Up.” You can tap into the new single below.

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