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BIA’s ‘Whole Lotta Money’ Caused A Store To Sell Out Their Stock Of Bottega Veneta Heels

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A successful doesn’t always just affect the artist who made it; sometimes it can also help others make money as well. A good example of this is BIA’s hit song “Whole Lotta Money.” The track, from her 2020 EP For Certain, originally gained popularity as a viral song on TikTok. But months later a remix featuring Nicki Minaj made it even bigger. And it affected others as well, as BIA recently revealed.

Fans of the rapper have been rushing to a certain store to purchase a pair of Bottega Veneta heels, the same luxury brand that BIA mentions in “Whole Lotta Money.” Apparently so many rushed to the store that they’re having trouble keeping that line in stock.

“Not the store clerk at Bottega saying the heels are sold out bc of the song,” the rapper wrote in a tweet Wednesday morning.

In the song, BIA is fulsome in her praise of these shoes. “I put on my jewelry just to go to the bodega / And I keep it with me just so that I’m feeling safer,” she raps. “Fendi on my body, but my feet is in Bottega / B*tch, I’m getting money, give a f*ck about a hater.”

Earlier this year, amid the song’s growth, BIA brought “Whole Lotta Money” to the UPROXX Sessions for a boisterous performance. You can revisit that here.

Michelle Williams Is Tired Of Being Called “Clumsy” Due To “106 & Park” Fall

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At this stage in her life, Michelle Williams seems disinterested in creating new music. She had a successful run with Destiny’s Child and became an international superstar after joining the group in early 2000. She has gone on to star on Broadway as well as on television and in films, resulting in several awards in many fields. Although she has had iconic moments in her career, fans can’t seem to get over her tumble on 106 & Park back in 2004.

Destiny’s Child visited the defunct series for a live performance of their song “Soldier,” and as they were walking down the stairs, Michelle lost her footing and fell.

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The infamous moment has gone down in music history and every so often, fans revisit the clip as they remind the singer of her embarrassing moment. During a recent interview with Larry Reid Live, the host made a joke about the singer landing on her feet and it gave Michelle an opportunity to address the slip and fall.

“I need people to stop saying, ‘She’s so clumsy!'” said Michelle. “I fell one time. That’s like, causing PTSD. That’s probably why ain’t gon’ do music.” Her fans are hoping that she changes her mind about making another album because Michelle mentioned in the interview that she may have the capabilities to continue her singing career but she just doesn’t necessarily want to.

Check out a clip below of Michelle’s interview and revisit her previously speaking about the incident with BET. 

Noreaga Lavishes In Turks & Caicos As He Spends His Reality TV Checks

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By now, we should be used to seeing rappers take their turns with reality television. Shows like Love & Hip Hop, Growing Up Hip Hop, Sisterhood of Hip Hop, Ice Loves Coco, Marrying the Game, Flavor of Love, and other similar series highlight the personal lives of rappers, but it came as a surprise to fans to see Noreaga take his turn.

The Drink Champs host has been involved in the industry in one way or another for decades, and now he’s inching his way into the reality television arena. Months ago, I t was announced that he and his wife would be showing face on Marriage Boot Camp, and recently, we reported that they would also make appearances on the upcoming season of Love & Hip Hop Miami.

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N.O.R.E. addressed his reality television career while vacationing in Turks and Caicos. “People hit me like, ‘You, you did ‘Love & Hip Hop’ and ‘Marriage Boot Camp?’ Yes. That’s why I’m in Turks,” he said with a smile. “Because we are nice! We are nice! Queens.” It looked and sounded as if he had one or several drinks and was enjoying himself to the fullest.

“The price went up!” Check out Noreaga getting a little loose off the Goose below.

Suge Knight’s Former Capo Mob James Names Biggie’s Alleged Killer

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The death of Tupac and Biggie remain unsolved yet there has been an overwhelming amount of information regarding their potential killers. Documentaries have been released and exposé’s have been published but there are few people who actually have any information regarding the death of both hip-hop figures.


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While the hunt for Biggie Smalls’ killer continues, Mob James, Suge Knight‘s ex-capo, sat down with DJ Vlad where he shared details about the night the rap star was killed. James said that Reggie Wright Jr. was under the impression that a member of the Bloods and Knight’s affiliate Wardell “Poochie” Fouse was behind the fatal shooting. When asked if he believes this theory, James gave a thumbs up and said, “right on.”

James then went on to respond to Diddy’s former security guard Gene Deal’s claim that it was a man in a bowtie who fired the gun at Big. “Reggie was there. Gene wasn’t there. Gene can’t say he seen the dude pulling the trigger. He just say he remembers seeing this guy with a bow tie around — and that’s his truth. He did see this. But that don’t say that that’s the man who did it,” he said. 

Still, James added that he does believe that it was Poochie, who died in 2003, who died the gun that killed Biggie.

“Everybody in their right mind that was there knows what happened, but ain’t nobody going to say, ‘Poochie, Poochie, Poochie,’” he added. “Now that he’s dead, everybody can speak on it and whatever now. I’m surprised they haven’t came and said they know who did it. But the hood talks —  everybody knows who doing what, especially when it comes around to Death Row. Everybody knew who did it, why it was done, and some cats are still applauding the fact that it happened because we lost Tupac, so just in retaliation of that, it is what it is. That’s how they felt”

Check the clip below. 

Waka Flocka Flame’s Grandma Is Turn Up Goals

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Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame’s grandma might have more energy than the average rap star. The hip-hop heavyweight goes to his Instagram Story with some wild new footage. Waka gives nana ample time on his IG Story. She’s purely in the zone and turning up to some hard-hitting gospel-sounding tunes. Flocka acknowledges the spirit has […]

Soulja Boy Gives His Best Piece Of Advice

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Young hip-hop veteran Soulja Boy is giving game. The Chicago native went online to dish out some motivation about trusting the process. Soulja Boy Gives His Best Piece Of Advice Soulja Boy told followers to look way down the line and at the big picture. He gave his best piece of advice and a few […]

City Girls Speak Out On Drake ‘Chopping’ Them From ‘In My Feelings’

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Miami’s very own female rap duo, #CityGirls have been keeping very busy lately. From dropping their single “Twerkulator” accompanied by a Missy Elliott directed music video to shutting down Rolling Loud Miami with their standout performance. Even when they’re not together they still are ones to watch with #YungMiami slaying fits on the daily to […]

Wack 100 Fires Back At Meek Mill: “We Just Watched Him Get Marked Out”

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The residual effects of Wack 100 and Tekashi 6ix9ine’s sit-down conversation are still being felt weeks later. The infamous Brooklyn rapper and the West Coast music executive attempted to find a common ground which seems to be their mutual disdain towards Meek Mill. Most recently, Meek called out Wack in an attempt to host a “gangsta meeting” alongside Minister Louis Farrakhan.


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During a recent conversation on Clubhouse, Wack did agree to a sit-down with Meek but he certainly had a few other things to get off of his chest. He claimed that Meek has been “ducking fades” as far back as his beef with The Game and also brought up that viral moment when 6ix9ine ran up on him.

“We just watched him get marked out. 6ix9ine marked the guy,” he said. “Don’t go talking about you an advocate for convicts, you weren’t even a convict. You did 110 days, your gripe is you been on probation 11 years, you ain’t do 11 years. F*ck out of here with that sh*t, n***a. You crying about being free on probation, n***a. You know what I’m saying? I ain’t lying.”

Despite seeming somewhat cordial with Tekashi, Wack also went in on Meek for being the “spokesperson as a 6ix9ine killer.”

“6ix9ine is not a police, my n***a, he’s a rat,” he said. “In the streets, things happen to rats. What the fuck is you talking about? He’s the police, n*gga? He worked with the police, that’s what made him the rat. And since he made himself the n*gga that wanted to deal with the rat when the rat pulled up on you aggressive, you was supposed to deal with that.”

Peep the full clip below. 

The Weeknd Shares Original Version Of “Thursday” On On 10-Year Anniversary

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Today, August 18, marks the 10-year anniversary of the second installment in The Weeknd’s acclaimed 2011 mixtape trilogy. Thursday arrived just a handful of months after his breakthrough tape House of Balloons, and it saw the Canadian artist using the nine-track project to test the limits of his artistry. Thursday featured some of The Weeknd’s fan-favorite tracks, including “The Zone” with Drake, the two-part “Birds” medley, and “Rolling Stone.”

Needless to say, it was an important chapter in the first phase of The Weeknd’s career, so much so, that when it was repackaged as a part of the major label-backed Trilogy, an additional track, titled “Valerie,” was tacked onto it. 

In honor of its ten-year anniversary, The Weeknd is celebrating his game-changing mixtape by rereleasing the originally mixed and mastered, nine-track version of Thursday on all streaming services. To further celebrate Thursday‘s tenth birthday, The Weeknd has also dropped a special collection of merchandise, including everything from limited edition anime-style vinyl to new Thursday graphic tees.

Check out the The Weeknd’s anniversary merch collection here, and revisit Thursday on your preferred streaming service below. Ten years later, how do you feel about The Weeknd’s follow-up to House of Balloons?

Tracklist:

1. Lonely Star (Original)
2. Life Of The Party (Original)
3. Thursday (Original)
4. The Zone (feat. Drake) (Original)
5. The Birds Pt. 1 (Original)
6. The Birds Pt. 2 (Original)
7. Gone (Original)
8. Rolling Stone (Original)
9. Heaven Or Las Vegas (Original)