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ICYMI: Suspect in Young Dolph’s Murder Attacked While Making Jail Phone Call

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U.S. Marshals and Tennessee Authorities Name Suspect in Young Dolph's Murder

Justin Johnson, aka Straight Drop, one of the suspected killers of Young Dolph, has been reportedly attacked in jail. According to TMZ, Johnson was struck by a fellow inmate.

Johnson is in Tennessee’s Shelby County Jail. During a phone call, Johnson was punched by a fellow inmate while he was in the middle of a phone call. Johnson’s attorney states he was in a visitation area and was decked by a fellow inmate. Johnson is said to have not been severely injured.

This past Friday, Johnson was involved in another incident. According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Johnson and another inmate were under investigation for a separate incident.

Johnson was arrested this past January after being captured by U.S. Marshalls. He has maintained his innocence.

Last week, the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center in Memphis released the autopsy report of Young Dolph. According to Fox 13 Memphis, Dolph suffered 22 gunshot wounds.

The report states wounds both entered and exited the body. Dolph was shot in multiple places, including the forehead, face, back, arms, chest, chin, neck, shoulder, and more.

Born Adolph Thorton Jr., Dolph was killed on Nov. 17, 2021, outside of Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies. Johnson and Cornelius Smith have been charged in the case. A warrant is currently active for Shundale Barnett for his place in the connection. Devin Burns and Joshua Taylor have been named as persons of interest.

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

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Pusha-T Claims 'They Won't Publish' a Children's Book He's Been Trying To Write For Years

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

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‘Paid in Full 2’ on the Way: Dame Dash Cites Newark as Film Location

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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Antonio Brown & Floyd Mayweather Hit The Studio

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Antonio Brown & Floyd Mayweather Hit The Studio

Drake said it best on 2010’s “Thank Me Now”: “Damn, I swear sports and music are so synonymous / ‘Cause we want to be them, and they want to be us.”

Could we be getting a Floyd “Money” Mayweather verse in 2022? The undefeated boxing legend was photographed in the studio with popular NFL Wide Receiver Antonio Brown that has, of course, gone viral. The photo surfaced on Thursday morning (Mar 24), which shows AB and Floyd laughing with the billionaire in front of a mic, appearing to be rapping. No audio has surfaced; therefore, a collaboration between the two is merely speculation.

MORE: Antonio Brown Links With Young Thug for Video Shoot

The possible collaboration would mark Mayweather’s music debut. Mayweather has been around hip hop his entire career, even as far as launching his record label, TMT, several years ago. However, the label has yet to produce a single release.

AB has been recording in Miami this week, preparing for his forthcoming debut album. AB has been in album mode since his controversial abrupt exit from his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, during last season’s game against the New York Jets in January. The Buccaneers and AB have parted ways since. After the departure, AB released his new single, “Pit Not the Palace,” which has already accumulated over million views on YouTube.

MORE: Antonio Brown Says He and Kanye Are “Extremely Serious” About Buying the Denver Broncos

Earlier this month, Antonio Brown linked up with Young Thug for a forthcoming music video. No official word on the release of the collaboration at press time. Brown is scheduled to perform at this year’s Rolling Loud in Miami.

Outside music, Brown, arguably the best wide receiver in the league, is set to have surgery on his ankle and begin searching for his next NFL team. Brown’s music is distributed via Vydia. More on the story as it becomes available.

Check out Brown’s latest music video, “Pit Not The Palace,” below.

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[WATCH] Rob49 and Lil Baby Link Up in New Orleans for “Vulture Island V2”

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Rob49 and Lil Baby pull up to Iberville Projects in New Orleans to shoot the official video for “Vulture Island V2.” Rob49 is emerging as one of the hottest acts from the N.O since The Hot Boys era.

The 20-year-old rapper follows up his last album release in 2021, 4God with today’s arrival. 49 has consistently dropped multiple projects with much street acclaim.

Among Lil Baby, “Vulture Island V2” sees cameo appearances from Kevin Gates and Florida native Hotboii.

Check out why there’s exciting buzz surrounding him in the Lil Baby assisted video below.

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Doja Cat Claims She Quitting Music “This S**t Ain’t For Me So I’m Out”

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Doja Cat seems to be quitting the business due to frustration from Paraguay fans who called her out after they stood outside in the rain to meet the star, only for the rapper not to appear, after her show was canceled because of a storm. In response, Doja issued a Tweet that read “This Shit ain’t for me so I’m out. Y’all take care.”  

According to screenshots that have since been deleted, Doja went on a rant with a series of tweets, stating that “There was a storm in Paraguay, the show got canceled. When I left the next morning, there wasn’t one person outside the hotel waiting for me.  The rapper also replied to fans who commented stating “It’s gone and I don’t give a f**k anymore I f**king  quit I cant wait to f**kn disappear and I don’t need you to believe in me anymore.  Everything is dead to me, music is dead and I’m a fuckin fool for ever thinking I was made for this this is a f**king nightmare unfollow me. Let that sink in.  I regret spending all the time I did getting ready that day for the show I’ve been busting my a** every day to put on for you but god bless.”    She also apologized for not putting on a good enough show in Brazil before changing her Twitter name to “I quit” 

We hope Doja finds the strength to move forward and continue with music. Hit us up in the comments and let us know what you think.

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‘Prince: The Immersive Experience’ Set to Debut in Chicago This Summer

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‘Prince: The Immersive Experience’ Set to Debut in Chicago This Summer

This summer, Prince will be the subject of a new exhibit in Chicago’s Magnificent Mile that will include interactive experiences. “Prince: The Immersive Experience,” created by entertainment company Superfly in conjunction with The Prince Estate, will launch on June 9 in The Windy City.

According to Rolling Stone, the new exhibit will highlight Prince’s life and his music through the interactive experience. The exhibit will bring guests across multidimensional spaces that highlight the artist’s career. In addition to those spaces, “Prince: The Immersive Experience” will incorporate an audio-visual dance space that will be soundtracked by the legend’s multiple hits.

“You’re going to be able to step in in a Purple Rain album cover,” Kerry Black, cofounder of Superfly said. “Where you can get your photo up on the motorcycle. But we’re also doing a full buildout of the entire street scene, right? So there’s going to be the First Avenue club and a bunch of the stores.”

“I am looking forward to this exhibition and they better have my brother Prince presented in the royal manner and light he deserves,” said L. Londell McMillan, Prince’s longtime partner, manager, and attorney.

On March 31, tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. 540 N. Michigan Ave. will be the location of the experience.

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[WATCH] Rihanna Laughs Off Engagement Question When Paparazzi Asks About a Ring She’s Wearing

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Rihanna wants fans to know that she isn’t engaged, yet. Rihanna was spotted leaving out of a restaurant in Santa Monica when a member of the paparazzi inquired about the diamond ring on her hand. “That’s a beautiful ring on your finger, are you engaged?”

Rihanna laughed it off before stating: “This old ring?”

She added, “Act like you ain’t never seen this ring.”

You can see the moment with Rihanna below.

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Cardi B To Guest-Star On “Baby Shark’s” Series As ‘Sharki B’

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Cardi B is set to guest star on Nickelodeon’s Baby Shark’s Big Show.

The 29-year-old “Bodak Yellow” rapper will be joined by both her husband Offset and daughter Kulture on the episode, which will air April 15th.

The character Cardi will play will be named Sharki B, fittingly. A press release from Billboard describes Sharki B as “the biggest star in the seven seas. Flashy, awe-inspiring, and ruthlessly fun—but always 100% herself.”

The whole family landed the animated gig on the special episode “The Seaweed Sway,” airing air April 15th. Offset will voice ‘Offshark’ described as, “a cool fish with a great vibe and a huge Sharki fan,” and Kulture will voice Kulture Shark ‘Offshark’s three-year-old daughter who is excited to attend Sharki’s big concert with her dad.

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