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Jim Jones Calls Mel Matrix To Discuss 6ix9ine & Wack 100’s Conversation

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Tekashi 6ix9ine has, unfortunately, been back in the fold, thanks to his three-hour-long conversation with Akademiks and Wack 100. He and Wack hashed out their differences (kinda) as they discussed everything from 6ix9ine’s decision to testify, his dealings with the gang life, Sara Molina, and his issues with practically every other rapper in the industry. In fact, 6ix9ine used the opportunity to try and finalize a boxing match against Durk who doesn’t seem entirely interested in the idea.


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The conversation continued on Clubhouse days later when Wack 100 confronted 21 Savage for calling the conversation “lame” while 6ix9ine hyped up the West Coast exec. However, the conversation somehow led to 6ix9ine’s issues with Jim Jones. ” “Jim Jones wasn’t taking care of them n***as, I took care of them n***as,” 6ix9ine yelled. “On top of that, Jim Jones was caught on wiretap on my case telling the big homie Mel Matrix to go and get rid of my security. How you do it, how you shoot at ’em, they don’t got no license to carry weapons… How is that n*gga free right now?” Of course, 6ix9ine previously testified that Jim Jones is a member of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods during his trial. 

It seems that the recent claims made by the Brooklyn rapper finally got under the Dipset rapper’s skin. Jones has been relatively mum on the topic of Tekashi since the trial but apparently, the Clubhouse comments is what got him to open up. A conversation with Mel Matrix, who’s locked up as part of the Nine Trey takedown, and Jones surfaced online today where both parties denounced Wack 100 and 6ix9ine.

“Everybody knows he’s a bitch,” Matrix is allegedly heard saying on the call. “Fuck Wack 100, you know what I’m saying? Fuck him and anybody that’s working with him, you heard me?… That n***a a hoe. Him and the n***a he talkin’ to.”

Matrix then goes on to discuss how he remained solid throughout his stint and is looking forward to returning home. Check out the conversation below. 

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Frank Ocean’s New Luxury Brand ‘Homer’ Unveils A Lavish Collection Of Jewelry

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Frank Ocean and Rihanna have at least one thing in common: Over the last five years they haven’t released new music. But he’s clearly itching to do something. Now he’s back with a new project — but it’s not new music. It’s called Homer, and it’s a luxury brand, selling mainly jewelry. The singer spoke about it in an interview with The Financial Times.

“My mother was into jewelry, but in a low-key Princess Diana kind of way,” he revealed. “My godfather was into guns, but he was also into cars, and he bought luxury-lifestyle magazines, which I became obsessed with. They became a form of play for me as a child. It was the furthest thing from my actual life at the time, and I began plotting ideas and a life in that universe. I’d look at yachts and want one. But I don’t have one because I get super-seasick.”

Frank also revealed that he picked the name Homer “mostly because it’s five letters and the dotcom was available.” He said the name is also based on the fact that “Homer is considered the father of history and history is meant to endure — the same as diamonds and gold — and I know Homer used papyrus, but I’ve always liked the idea of carving history into stone.”

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Ocean also discussed Homer in a post to his Instagram Story. In it, he wrote:

Hand on my heart, this project has kept my mind moving and my imagination turning throughout it all. All of my work now is dedicated to my family. Everything. My hope is to make things that last, that are hard to destroy, set it in stone. I’m so fucking happy for everyone involved and I admire you and am proud of you … This is three years in the making and there is so, so much I’m excited to share with all you strangers.

The “independent American luxury brand,” which will soon open a storefront on NYC’s Lower East Side, shared its first collection of jewelry, which ranges from a $435 pendant to a $1.9M necklace. A catalog and in-store appointments can be requested on the brand’s website here.

You can view Frank Ocean’s Instagram Story post abvoe and read his full interview with Financial Times here.

“Y: The Last Man” TV Series Gets First Official Trailer

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The TV adaptation of fan-favorite DC comic, Y: The Last Man, is finally on its way with a release date set for September 13th. FX on Hulu treated fans with the first official trailer for the upcoming series. The teaser follows Y, the last man on earth, as he navigates a world completely ran by women in search of the origin of the event that wiped out every male. 

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Y: The Last Man is based on a DC comic written by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra that ran from 2002-2008. The comic explores the story of an international event that wipes out every male mammal on Earth, sparing only one man, Yorick Brown, and his pet monkey. The new TV series, produced by FX on Hulu and directed by a set of female directors, stars Ben Schnetzer as Yorick Brown and Diane Lane as Congresswoman Jennifer Brown. 

The show has been in production since 2015, but has been met with a number of obstacles, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The original pilot was completed in 2018 with a slightly different cast and script, though this was eventually scrapped. However, with the increasing popularity of television adaptations of legendary comic books, this may be the perfect moment for Y to enter the playing field. 

Check out the trailer for the show below:

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Mike Dean Explains Why Kanye West Was On The Phone With During “DONDA” Party

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We’re once again stuck waiting on Kanye West to drop an album that may or may not ever see the light of day. Most Kanye fans are used to him pre-maturely announcing albums (i.e. Turbo Grafx 16) but with DONDA, it’s been an unusual process, even for him. Two weeks ago, the rapper announced that he’d be holding a release party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. And while Def Jam confirmed this to be true, we ultimately found out that ‘Ye needed another few weeks to work on it.


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A second listening party was hosted on Thursday with promises that DONDA would be on streaming services on Friday at midnight. Of course, that didn’t happen but fans did enjoy the revamped version of the album which included several new songs. ‘Ye was center stage with mosh pits surrounding him but there were several moments during the listening party where Kanye hopped on the phone. In fact, it looked like he was screaming into the phone. It seemed like it could’ve very well been a part of the show but turns out, he was really on the phone.

Mike Dean took to Twitter this morning where he revealed that he was the one who was on the phone with Kanye West who apparently was giving him an earful about the mix. A fan tweeted photo of Kanye yelling into the phone with the caption reading, “Make sure Mike Dean locked up in that room. We not finished yet!” Dean replied, “He was actually calling me from a mix mistake!! Lol.”

Apparently, there was still more work that needs to be done on the album. The unfortunate part is that we still haven’t received an update on when the album will actually drop. 

Peep our June interview with Mike Dean here. 

Instagram Gallery: Jack Harlow’s Adventures In Rap

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Twenty-three-year-old Jack Harlow is quickly finding his way in the game after a year of back-to-back hit singles. The rising rap star is now often seen with some of the biggest names in hip hop, whether it be at the studio or on the court. His networking skills have also proven to translate to his songs, most notably the “What’s Poppin” remix, with features from DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne. Another high-profile collaboration from his debut album “Best Friends,” featuring Chris Brown, topped the charts for months.

Last month, Jack humbly stated he feels “blessed to have a voice“ as a white man “who is not a street artist.” This attitude has earned him praise from one of the game’s long-respected OGs, in Snoop Dogg. Jack dubbed the compliment as one of the greatest moments of his career— rightfully so.

With a tour coming up in the fall, and a new banger he just dropped with Pooh Shiesty, Jack Harlow seems to be securing his stardom for the long haul.

This proud Kentuckian has definitely been adopted by the game, as evidence below.

Big Moves

Jack secured his dream collab when he headed to the studio with Pharrell.

Wait, where’s this track?

Logic and Jack hit the booth at Logic’s Cali home.

Kentucky Boys

Jack and fellow Louisville native Bryson Tiller link up in Miami.

Me and bro

A throwback pic with Lil Baby.

On the Road

Jack and Wiz snap a photo after a show.

Mexico Moment

Chris Brown and Jack on the tropical set for “Best Friends.”

Dreams Do Come True

Jack and Lil Wayne on the set of the “What’s Poppin’ Remix.”

Need to Collab ASAP

The two posed for the camera post set.

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Pooh Shiesty and Jack pose to announce their song release.

Industry Babies

Jack poses with Lil Nas X on the set of their latest music video.

Kurupt To be Honored With Street In Hometown Near Philadelphia

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Among the catalog of OG emcees in the history of West Coast rap, Kurupt finds his place with good reason among the more obvious contemporaries like Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Tupac among others. 

The Death Row Records mainstay rose to prominence via Tha Dogg Pound, contributing to cuts like “What Would You Do?” and albums like Dogg Food.

This weekend, however, Kurupt’s legacy is honored across the country on the East Coast as the rapper, born Ricardo Brown Jr., will have a street bearing his name at the intersection of Clifton Avenue and Roosevelt in Philadelphia where he was born in 1972. 

“It’s not often something like this happens,” Kurupt told HipHopDX. “We’re from a small part of this Philadelphia situation. We’re on the outskirts of Philly in Darby Township. All my family’s in Philly. I was bouncing back and forth between Philly and here in Darby Township, Sharon Hill. So I was bouncing back and forth, and these are just my stomping grounds. This is what made the MC. California made me the man.”

Kurupt now finds himself among Hip-Hop legends who lived long enough to see their name bear such an honor. We’re family with the string if deceased rappers who were honored in similar ways, but to be in attendance is a rarity.

“It means the world,” he added. “I’m totally shocked. God blessed me with the talent. God gave me the opportunities. God is good.”

Asian Doll Reveals She’s Still Struggling Emotionally After King Von’s Death

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It was only nine months ago yesterday that Chicago rapper King Von was tragically shot and killed at the age of 26. Asian Doll, Von’s girlfriend at the time, has been an open book during the grieving process. She’s aired out her emotions on Twitter and oftentimes, takes to social media to reminisce on the times they shared together. Today, Asian Doll shares a series of heartbreaking tweets where she expressed just how much she’s still grieving the death of Von.

“Bro I will give up everything just to have 1 more conversation with von shid even a hug,” she wrote this morning. After nine months, it seems the loss hasn’t gotten any easier for her.

The following tweets established themselves as more of a cry for help. Asian Doll described the depression she’s dealt with in recent months and the lingering feeling of losing someone extremely close. “Ever felt like you wanna die?” she wrote, followed by, “Extremely hurt & lost.”

“Nothing has ever broken me but this right here breaking me into pieces I hope one day I stop feeling like this,” she shared in a subsequent tweet. Fans rushed to her side with encouraging replies and tips for how to get through the healing process. One user offered some words of wisdom on the grieving process. “Grief comes in waves babe. One day you’ll feel okay and one day you’ll feel like you’re drowning. I watched two women burry their husbands and the pain you feel is very real! It’s especially hard when the passing of your loved one is unexpected,” the tweet read. 

Our hearts are with Asian Doll.

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Elton John Covered BTS’ ‘Permission To Dance’ While Showing Love To The Band

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Weeks after releasing their summer song “Butter,” BTS returned with their third single of the year, “Permission To Dance.” The song is co-written by Ed Sheeran and Snow Patrol and it’s been a favorite of many. One of them is Elton John, who hopped on Twitter to share a cover of the track.

In the video, Elton John takes on the song’s chorus, singing, “When the nights get colder, and the rhythms got you falling behind,” before adding, “Thanks BTS, and Love to the ARMY.” His cover also seems to be a response to a video of BTS’ RM singing the part on “Permission To Dance” that says, “When it all seems like it’s wrong, just sing along to Elton John.” After RM completes the line, he swipes the camera away as if Elton John was beside him to continue the song. Only hours after uploading the video, John uploaded his.

The cover arrives after BTS earned the longest-running No. 1 song of the year with “Butter,” which it continued to do just last week. Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” previously held the title for the longest-running chart-topper of this year.

You can watch the videos from BTS’ RM and Elton John above.

O.J. Simpson Avoids L.A Because He May Be “Sitting Next” To Wife’s Real Killer

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O.J. Simpson isn’t the biggest fan of Los Angeles. According to him, since his acquittal for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and friend Ron Goldman, he has had “trouble” with the city where the murders took place.

Speaking with The Athletic which recently ranked the running back the No. 41 best football player in history, he touched on the city which was miles away from San Francisco where he played for the 49ers.

“I have trouble with LA,” OJ said in the article. “People may think this is self-serving, but I might be sitting next to whoever did it. I really don’t know who did this.”

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While Simpson was infamously found not guilty of the murders in criminal court in 1995, he was found responsible for the deaths of Brown Simpson and Goldman in civil court the same year.

Speaking with Tim Graham, however, Simpson maintains that he has no idea who committed the murders.

“I figured eventually somebody would confess to something, you know?” he added. “I had one suspect I told my lawyers to look at. I still think he might be involved, but I can’t talk about it.”

In 2017, Simpson was released after serving nine years for armed robbery and kidnapping convictions. He tells The Athletic that he has a “good life” post-prison