I am the prime example of being way too easily persuadable. I’ll admit it. When Activision’s low-key military video game battle rival – oh heck, let’s just get it out of the way – EA and its Battlefield 2042 – was announced, I felt a little sick to my stomach. Not just because the idea […]
We’ve been hearing about 50 Cent’s Black Mafia Family series for some time and we’re edging closer to its release. BMF follows the true-life story of Detroit brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory who were reportedly the leaders of the Black Mafia Family that stood accused of money laundering and drug trafficking.
At the Television Critics Association’s Summer Press Tour that reportedly took place today (August 19), 50 Cent addressed those who claimed that BMF was just another series that glorified gang and drug culture.
“There’s a huge separation between entertainment and reality,” said Fif. “People who don’t differentiate between the two should be in a mental institution because they can’t separate their reality from what they’re watching. When you watch ‘Forensic Files,’ does it make you feel like you should go kill somebody?… You don’t do that.”
The Power executive also clarified that illegal drugs didn’t magically appear in the streets of Detroit. “The CIA was actually letting drugs into these communities and creating higher penalties for people who had crack cocaine, [but not higher penalties] for those people who had the cocaine we see in those Hollywood bathrooms partying… It’s the same drug but different penalties.”
“I understand some people misinterpret things or say, ‘Look, this is another successful drug dealer.’ All of my shows are drug dealer shows,” Fif added. “Even when the person is being wrongfully convicted and thrown in jail for 70 years, like my ABC show, ‘For Life.’ In that time period, that was actually going on culturally all over the place.”
The Rap mogul is sure that BMF will be “successful regardless” and dismissed critics who instead choose to be “judgmental.” Check out the trailer for BMF below and make sure to tune into the premiere on Starz on September 26.
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Justin Bieber is bringing his talents to Las Vegas and it’s not just for one night only. Rather, the singer has curated a three-day getaway experience in Las Vegas for he and his fans to enjoy, and Bieber won’t be the only one putting on a show there.
The Justice singer invited The Kid Laroi, Jaden, Kehlani, David Guetta, and others to perform at the experience, which will be held on the weekend of October 7-10 at Wynn Las Vegas’ XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club. The entire getaway was curated by Bieber himself, who made sure to include some of his favorite activities in the Weekender’s itinerary.
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) August 19, 2021
The Vegas experience begins on Thursday night with an opening party at XS. The following day presents a pool party at Encore Beach, with Bieber’s activation arriving on the final day. There, attendees will be able to enjoy his favorite food and drink pop-ups, a half-pipe and skate park, and, of course, a show headlined by the singer himself. Troyboi and Eddie Benjamin also appear on the guest list for performers with more special guests set to be announced at a later date.
Bieber recently saw he and The Kid Laroi’s “Stay” collaboration spend a second week atop the Billboard singles chart. The track is their second song together as they previously collaborated on “Unstable” from Bieber’s sixth album, Justice. Jaden also appeared on the album while Kehlani can be found on “Get Me” from Changes.
You can view the Vegas weekender flyer above.
Kehlani is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Texan track star Sha’Carri Richardson is back and better than ever as she prepares to make her comeback in a race against a triplet of Jamaican Olympic champions. Supporters and critics are waiting with bated breath to see if the 21 year old sprinter, who was deemed the fastest American woman at the Olympic trials, […]
Over the years, we’ve seen fans cross the line when it comes to their interactions with celebrities, and a man is claiming he needs a restraining order against Omar Epps. Back in March, a 36-year-old man who has not been named in reports filed for a restraining order against the Love & Basketball actor. The Blast calls the allegations against Epps “wild” as they include accusations that Epps broke into the man’s jail cell and “sat on his lap while in custody.”
Epps would have ignored this case, however, his attorney believed it was necessary to respond and they both want the petition thrown out. The acclaimed actor has stated that he doesn’t even know his accuser and believes that the man suffers from mental illness.
“(The man) is a complete stranger to me. I have never met him. I have never spoken to him. I have never had any direct or indirect contact with him. I have never previously written about him. I had never even heard of (him) until I was served with his application for a restraining order,” the actor reportedly said. “I have no intention or desire whatsoever to make contact with, associate with, or communicate with (him) in any way. I am a fairly visible public figure, and mostly known for my work as an actor. I believe (the man) may know of me only because of my professional work.”
The man’s application for a temporary order was reportedly denied, but another hearing is slated for this week. Epps’s attorney reiterated that the actor has no idea who this person is and the “allegations of wrongdoing against Mr. Epps are entirely imagined and categorically false.”
A judge will see to the matter in the coming days, but it is expected for the restraining order petition to be tossed.
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Fans of the Big Mac Mama, rapper Saweetie knows she’s been in Paris recently finishing up her much anticipated album. Luckily for the world, she’s shared her Parisian slays all along the way. This time, Saweetie gets up close and personal with these seven ‘paint-me-like-one-of-your-French-girls‘ slay looks. 1. From Jump It’s not too early to […]
The late XXXTentacion is still doing amazing numbers. The Plantation, Florida native’s hit single “SAD!” has just reached a massive milestone. XXXTentacion Reaches Diamond Status With “SAD!” “SAD!” has officially been certified Diamond by the RIAA. He’s hit the 10-times Platinum mark just three years following his untimely murder in 2018. The track originally released […]
He is poising himself as the next R&B-Hip Hop artist to take over the charts, but Yung Bleu’s personal life has hit a snag. The singer has spoken about his current relationship and being happy with his leading lady, but it looks as if the mother of one of his children is unhappy with their arrangement and took to social media to call him out.
In a lengthy post, she accuses Bleu of keeping their son from her during her time of mourning.
“@Bleuvandross you’re a whole ***** and a half. The stunt you’re pulling is absolute CLOWN SH*t!!!!” she wrote. “You see what I’m going through, you know i’m hurting and how i just lost my mom.Why would you refuse to let me get my son so can I hug and hold him for comfort.I have nobody by my side right now and it’s so f*cked up. This man so cold hearted he really hang the phone up in my face after i told him i needed to be close to Corbin.Imagine losing you mom and be treated this way.”
Following her post, the public reportedly sent her some not-so-nice comments, and the woman lamented over the double standard. She said that society is “brainwashed” because “they only feel a type of way whenever the mom keeps the child from the dad.” However, “the mom receives tremendous backlash and called every name in the book.” She didn’t specify their custody arrangement.
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Ask anyone you might know who’s attracted to men about anything to do with Idris Elba and watch their faces light up. For obvious genetic reasons, this man commands a camera lens like no other man on the planet, ladies and gentlemen. On top of that, he’s talented, faithful, giving, and can spin a sick […]
Later this month, Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club will celebrate its 18th anniversary. The venue is one the Roc Nation founder opened back in 2003 with Roc Nation Sports chief Juan Perez and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez. In addition to being attached to the rapper, the 40/40 Club gained additional popularity thanks to multiple references in rap songs from the likes of Jay and more.
The venue flaunts itself as a space that combined “the lavish warmth of a New York City penthouse with the vivacity and glamour of court-side seats at a championship game,” as a press release reads.
In a little over a week, the 40/40 Club will commemorate its 18th anniversary with a celebratory event at the venue. The club reopened back in August after it was shut down in early 2013. Guests who received an invite to the celebration, which takes place on August 28 at 8 p.m., were gifted a special black and white hourglass that represents the time that went by between the club’s closing and reopening. Some of the names of the guest list include Diddy, Lil Uzi Vert, Bobby Shmurda, Rapsody, Remy Ma and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
The news comes after Jay-Z hired Tory Datcher, the former senior vice president and chief customer officer of Clorox, as the CEO of his Monogram cannabis company. This made Datcher the first Black CEO to lead a major public cannabis company in the United States.
Lil Uzi Vert is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
