You will NOT disrupt Monica’s show. Monica noticed a group of fans arguing while she performed and she politely stopped the show to get them straight.
“Hold on one minute, what’s the problem right here?” Monica said to someone in the first row. “Not in this motherfucker tonight! No, no! Not in here. Nope, nope, we ain’t killin’ no vibes in here.”
The woman stated there were no issues at first, but Monica pressed the issue and found out it was an issue of first-row positioning. Monica would hop in The Neighborhood Talk‘s comments to provide a bit of context as well: “OMGGGGG they were fussing like they were about to fight ! I just wanted people to enjoy the show it’s all love tho”
Megan Thee Stallion will soon be hitting the big screen, the H-Town Hottie is going virtual. Megan announced Monday that she is collaborating with AmazeVR for “Enter Thee Hottieverse,” the first-ever 10-city virtual reality concert tour.
According to the statement, attendees will receive a “Hottie Mounted Displays” VR headset and Meg will perform four songs in front of them.
After buying their tickets for te VR concert, fans will be able to go to their local movie theater, put on the provided “Hottie Mounted Displays” settle in, and hang out in the VR Hottieverse lobby before watching Megan.
“Virtual reality has always been an interest of mine and I’m glad that we’ll be able to make history with this experience,” the “Savage” rapper said.
“My hotties will get to watch me perform in a completely different and unique way and I appreciate the AmazeVR team for helping me to bring this VR vision to life. I can’t wait to see the Hotties show up to the tour.”
The VR concert performance will feature a multi-song set that moves through a series of environments as well as hot custom wardrobes designed just for the show.
“Enter Thee Hottieverse” virtual reality concert is set to hit select theaters in April and run through July. Go to AmazeVR.com for more info.
Los Angeles April 5-10 San Francisco April 21-24 Chicago May 5-8 Dallas May 12-15 Houston May 19-22 Atlanta May 26-29 Miami June 2-5 Charlotte June 16-19 Washington DC June 23-26 New York June 30-July 3
According to a report from HipHopDX, TrueBleeda, a rising rapper from Louisiana, was shot and killed alongside his friend in a drive-by shooting that authorities have chalked up to gang violence. He was only 18 years old.
The Baton Rouge native released his final video, “Soul Survivor”, less than a week ago.
In light of TrueBleeda’s death, the Mayor of Baton Rouge Sharon Weston Broome gave a statement about the rapper’s death, saying, “This violence affects the lives of everyone within our parish. While we work to bring justice to the victims, we must understand that we cannot be controlled by fear. We must work together to identify those committing criminal activity and instill accountability, to create a safer community for everyone. Baton Rouge residents deserve to live in a community of peace. I am confident as we band together, we as a community can overcome these challenges for a better future.”
Megan Thee Stallion will host her own virtual reality concert tour. Teaming with AmazeVR, the 10-city tour will run from April to July.
“Virtual reality has always been an interest of mine, and I’m glad that we’ll be able to make history with this experience,” Thee Stallion said in a statement to Billboard. “My hotties will get to watch me perform in a completely different and unique way, and I appreciate the AmazeVR team for helping me to bring this VR vision to life. I can’t wait to see the Hotties show up to the tour.”
“We are thrilled to work with Megan to launch AmazeVR’s very first VR Concert Tour,” said Ernest Lee, Amaze VR co-CEO. “She’s an artist who has incredible stage presence and can create iconic moments that will make the most of the VR technology we’re developing. If anyone could push the notion of how captivating a VR concert can be, it’s Megan.”
The show will have a various environments and wardrobes for each show. Fans will be able to go to local theaters and put on VR headsets tow atch the concert.
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You would think someone would think twice before posting something on social media that could get them into trouble.
Estée Lauder, senior executive John Demsey, was fired from his position on Monday, February 28, after posting a racist COVID-19 meme mentioning Chingy on his Instagram.
“My n***a Snuffy done got the’ rona at a Chingy concert,” read the meme which featured a masked Big Bird and sick Snuffy.
Estee Lauder senior executive John Demsey has been fired after posting this meme on his Instagram.
After being fired, Demsey posted an apology where he claimed he did not read the meme before posting it.
Estée Lauder has since released a statement about Demsey’s firing, saying the meme does not “reflect the values of The Estée Lauder Companies.”
“This decision is the result of his recent Instagram posts, which do not reflect the values of The Estée Lauder Companies, have caused widespread offense, are damaging to our efforts to drive inclusivity both inside and outside our walls, and do not reflect the judgment we expect of our leaders,” the statement said. “Our employees, and especially our senior leaders, are accountable to continue driving our progress and to respect the values of this company for the long term.”
Social media had a field day with the news story. While nobody seemed mad at Demsey posting the meme, many made jokes about Chingy trending and the sheer stupidity of losing a nearly $10 million a year job over a Chingy meme.
“The plan is to get an Estee Lauder senior executive fired from a job that pays $10 million a year. But first, we’ll need a Chingy meme.” pic.twitter.com/y6KXssgKFI
Jim Jones adds high-fashion runway model to his multi-hyphenate profile as he hits the runway with an all-star cast as part of this year’s Off-White show on Monday (February 28) at Paris Fashion Week.
The Harlem native surprised fans of his involvement in the Fall-Winter 2022/2023 by Virgil Abloh (In memoriam) show with a series of Instagram posts that ranged from the entertainer eating in Paris to sitting in the make-up chair, preparing to walk to walking the runway in an all-egg plant Off-White outfit with a lavender undershirt. Jones walked with icons in both fashion and sports like Serena Williams, Cindy Crawford, and Kendell Jenner.
“Talkin bout my walk told u I’m a #RunwaySteppa I’m back on my DiddyBop had to put that shit a n real quick,” Jim Jones wrote in an Instagram caption with video of him posing in front a chandelier, in the center of the Off White showroom. “yal mad cause I’m a runway model a rapper and a trainer lol Came to the @off____white fashion in my @off____white turn it to a splashin show.”
It was a proud moment for Jones and Hip Hop as well. The Harlem native was showered with praise by peers and fans alike in the hip hop community on social media throughout the entire fashion show. Commentary ranging from celebratory to comic relief.
“I’m just gonna say this you get it from your mama! Do the damn thing! You got to love him! Because I love him all the way up to God,” Mama Jones, Jim Jones’ mother, comments.
“Legendary sh*t,” Yella Beezy comments. “1 time for Harlem @jimjonescapo,” Kanye West captioned soon after in an Instagram story showing Jim Jones walking the runway. “Walking like you had it on you and the boys was getting close,” followed media correspondent Wayno, who wrote on Jim Jones’ Instagram post.
“Gooooooooo jimmy,” Fat Joe commented with fire emoji.
“cat walk capo!” commented Angie Martinez with three fire emojis.
“I never saw you walk like that before? Lol,” Maino comments with wide-eyed face emoji.
“The Artist Formerly Known As Capo,” Dave East comments with six hilarious laughing-faced emojis.
In other news, several days before the show, Jones shared that he was in the studio with the Migos working on new music. The two acts recently collaborated on Jim Jones’s latest project Gangsta Grillz: We Set The Trends, hosted by DJ Drama. “@djkhaled voice another one wit @Migos in the studio layin down #WeSetTheTrends youtu.be/BPxO1JkTXXs,” he tweets.
Want to see all the pieces in the OffWhite Paris Fashion Week show? Watch the whole show below.
1TakeJay’s 2018 breakout hit, “Arco,” catapulted him into the limelight as one of the West Coast’s next-generation superstars. The unorthodox recording artist followed the debut with five full-length records, including the fan-favorites, 2018’s Wait Hol Up, and 2021’s 1TakeBae. The popularity led to collaborations with numerous hip-hop superstars such as Kalan.FrFr, Rich The Kid, Shoreline Mafia, and Mustard. Today, he continues his evolution with The Morning After, a 16-track mixtape with the release of the new music video for the project’s second single, “The Pay Back.”
For his latest tape, the 1Take Gang’s patriarch enlists the sounds of buzzing West Coast producers Scum Beatz, Flashy Ass Uno, LowTHEGreat, Bigg Boo, and more. For the lyrics, 1TakeJay delivers more of his unapologetic wordplay, charismatic energy, and comedic persona on every verse.
On “Pay Back,” directed by Carrington, 1TakeJay takes us through a day-in-the-life that includes hitting the studio, quality time with family and friends, interacting with fans, and reminiscing on those who doubt him. “Any B*tch that left wish they woulda kept me – yea I know, b*tch / F*ck that, this the Pay Back – B*tch,” he raps.
1TakeJay’s “Her Bad,” featuring Blueface, was the first single from the new mixtape released last month, and which the song’s music video has since accumulated over 500,000 views on YouTube. Blueface and 1TakeJay’s previous collaboration is the Compton recording artist’s biggest song to date in the 2020 hit “Proud of U (Remix),” which has over 16 million views on YouTube.
Along with Blueface, The Morning After includes guest appearances by Spank Nitti James and Rob Vicious. And with the two singles, the mixtape’s breakout tracks are “Pose,” “Yitties,” and “Cole Bennett.” The project is available everywhere via 1takejay Inc.
Stream the full mixtape below and watch “The Pay Back” above.
Throughout his career, The Game has been connected to two of the best producers in hip hop history: Dr. Dre, and Kanye West. While Dr. Dre founded and signed The Game in 2003, there seems to be bad blood between the two. Last month rumors spread and were later denied, that The Game was mad at Dr. Dre for not being included in the Super Bowl Halftime show. Now in a clip for his upcoming Drink Champs episode, The Game says that Ye did more for him in 2 weeks than Dre did his entire career.
“It’s crazy that Ye did more for me in the last two weeks than Dre did for me my whole career,” Game said during the clip.
The Game says Kanye West has done more for him in 2 weeks than Dr. Dre has in his career pic.twitter.com/3cGKLZ00Al
The Game and Ye have been in the studio with each other these last few months, and having a history of collaborating. They recently collaorated on the song “Eazy” and Ye brought Game out during his DONDA 2 performance to performa the song. Despite their history of recent collabs, saying Ye did more for him than Dre did might be a stretch. After all, Dre did sign and executive produce The Game’s debut studio album. We’re going to have to wait until Thursday when the episode drops for The Game to explain himself.
Elsewhere in the clip, it is evident that some of Ye’s style influence rubbed off on him. The Game is seen wearing an all-black fit with a ski mask and Balenciaga sunglasses, later taking his jacket and ski mask off and telling N.O.R.E. that he’ll drink a bottle of Clase Azul tequila if N.O.R.E. finishes his cup.
The wait for a new Black Star album might be coming to a close. I has been 24 years since the group dropped their first and only album, and hip hop heads from all over have been patiently waiting for more music between the two. Talib Kweli took to Instagram where he shared a picture of him and Mos Def in a room together and in the caption, teased a second album from their group.
“The new Black Star album was recorded in hotel rooms and dressing rooms across the globe” Kweli said. “I love how my brother @yasiinbey pushes me musically. #blackstarforever follow @blackstarkeepshining today…”
Hopefully the album actually comes out. Talib has been teasing the release of the album since 2019. In the summer of the same year, Kweli confirmed that there was an album and that Madlib would handle the production for the album. However, Kweli noted that there were problems clearing the samples for the project.
Kweli gave another announcement at the beginning of 2021, saying that sample clearances were underway. However, Black Star did debut a new song in May of last year on their podcast with Dave Chappelle. Fast forward, there’s still no album.
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Usher stopped by The Ellen Degeneres Show where he spoke about the birth of his fourth child, Sire. He said that during the birth, he he had a playlist with different music, including 50 Cent’s “In Da Club.”
“The first time, I was in charge of music but I did a terrible job,” Usher said. “But the second time, I came fully equipped. I had my Mophie. I had speakers. I had backup batteries. I had a whole playlist that I had worked on for about two weeks. It was crazy. It was great.”
Usher went on, saying that he felt like playing the song “was befitting of the moment. I felt like I wanted to have a little humor and also energy in the moment. There were many songs played throughout the entire process and I was really, really, really, calculated on how I curated that list ‘cause I did terrible the first time.”
50 Cent later reacted to Usher playing his song during his song’s birth on Instagram, referencing how both their sons names are Sire. “We have 2 Kings now, SIRE Jackson and SIRE Raymond. coolest shit ever!” he captioned the post.
it’s all love tho
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