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All he wanted to do was give a few positive thoughts on Twitter, but somehow the moment rehashed The Game’s legal battle with Priscilla Rainey. The rapper has been regularly sharing thoughts and musings on social media, including a tweet that went viral on Wednesday (June 16). “Let’s normalize being normal,” Game wrote. “You don’t need a Chanel bag or a BBL to be considered beautiful & feel like you’re more of a woman.”

“And my n*ggas, working a regular job & driving a cool lil whip is still cool af to me,” he added. “Stop letting this social media sh*t f*ck y’all heads up !!!” It all seemed simple enough, and The Neighborhood Talk reposted the message with a caption that reads, “The Game with a message [eyeball emoji] Has he paid that 7 million yet?” They were referring to Rainey’s case against the rapper.

The Game isn’t one to miss a beat, so he interjected. “Nope, n he ain’t…,” he commented on the post. Back in 2016, we reported that The Game was ordered to pay Rainey a $7 million judgment after she accused him of sexual assault. Rainey was one of several contestants on She’s Got Game, a VH1 dating reality show that aired back in 2015. Rainey accused the rapper of inappropriate contact, stating that he “forcefully reach[ed] his hand inside her dress to rub her bare vagina and buttocks.” 

Throughout the trial and beyond, Game has maintained his innocence. Check out his post below.

In a move that surprises practically no one, Logic has returned. It was back in the summer of 2020 when Logic announced that he was backing away from the spotlight, sharing that his last album No Pressure would be his final. He spoke at length about how he had come to that decision, but almost immediately, the rapper was on Livestream talking about making beats and soon, there were murmurs that he was working with mega-producer, Madlib.

What has developed is MadGic, a Madlib-Logic mashup, and over the last few months, we’ve received singles like “Mars Only Pt. 3,” “Mafia Music,” and “Raddest Dad.” On Wednesday (June 16), Logic reappeared with another announcement, this time taking a page from Michael Jordan’s playbook.

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“The following statement was released today by Logic, through his attorney Paul Rothenberg Partner of Rothenberg, Mohr & Binder, LLP located in NYC, in response to questions about his future career plans: ‘I’m back,'” Logic shared in a tweet. He added “Friday” in the caption, letting everyone know to stay on their toes for something new this week.

In March 1995, Jordan shared his two-page fax that reads almost verbatim to what Logic shared., “The following statement was released today by Michael Jordan, through his personal attorney and business manager David B. Falk, Chairman of Falk Associates Enterprises, Inc. (‘FAME’) located in Washington, D.C., in response to questions about his future career plans: ‘I’m back.'”

Check out Logic’s tweet below and let us know if you’re excited to hear more music from him.

“Big Little Lies” actress Zoë Kravitz will step behind the camera and take a seat in the director’s chair for the first time in an upcoming film. 

While this is the first time Kravitz will hold the directing title, she has gained experience by contributing with production for Hulu’s High Fidelity alongside her starring role.

The film, titled Pussy Island, will follow the story of Frida, an L.A. waitress who strategically inserts herself in tech-billionaire Slater King’s circle and scores an invite to a party on a private island. The smart young woman can tell that something dark is brewing beyond the glitz and the glam of the elite, and seeks to find out exactly what that is.

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When speaking of the eyebrow-raising title of the film, Kravitz told Deadline:

“The title means a lot of things… it alludes to this time and place we claim to not be in anymore, in terms of sexual politics. People are evolving and changing but there is still a bad taste in a lot of people’s mouths from past behavior. It’s a nod to that, but it’s also playful, and a really playful film in a lot of ways. I like that the title leads with that and has some heavy meaning beneath it.”

Kravitz originally wrote Pussy Island with the mindset she would cast herself as Frida. Instead, she has chosen to give the role to somebody else in order to fully step behind the scenes for her first directing position. It is unknown who is likely to secure the leading role alongside Magic Mike’s Channing Tatum as Slater King.

Tatum was shocked that he was chosen for the role stating:

“When Zoë called me about this, I was shocked. I didn’t know her… This came out of nowhere and the subject matter made me say, wait, why are you thinking about me for this? No one gives me a chance to play a role like this, everybody throws me down a different alley and expects me to do a certain thing. It was scary and liberating, just to be able to have a free conversation.” 

The film is set to begin production next year.

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She recently said that her “kick down your doors and smack your chick” days were a thing of the past, but Monica proved that she won’t be tested. The R&B icon has been entertaining her fans with hilarious TikTok videos, but she recently took some time to relax with her daughter as they appeared on Livestream together. 

During the chat, a viewer asked if Monica had received the COVID-19 vaccine and she politely said she hadn’t. After reading someone’s additional comment, she added, “Um, you’re entitled to your opinion, but let’s not speak to each other in a disrespectful manner.”

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“You can’t say that someone’s stupid because they’ve chosen not to do something because you don’t know the discussions myself and my doctor have had, especially with the condition that I’m currently in. So, I’m doing what’s best for me and I suggest you do what’s best for you. And that would include watching your mouth.”

According to the latest data, 146 million Americans are fully vaccinated and on Wednesday (June 16), several major cities are once again operating without the need of masks or social distancing. Monica didn’t elaborate about her condition, but we’re sure that the person who attempted to put her in her place doesn’t have much else to say.

Check out the clip below.

For the first time in Verzuz history, fans received a matchup between two women in Rap. On Wednesday (June 16), Eve and Trina graced the Verzuz stage—or stages, as they appeared on the series from separate locations. Trina, naturally, performed to an audience in her native 305 as Eve stayed on her home turf, as well, appearing from London via satellite. 

When this Verzuz was first announced, some Hip Hop fans attempted to underscore Trina, stating that she and Eve weren’t a fair match. The Miami icon proved her naysayers wrong and even brought out backup dancers to assist. However, it was her special guest, Trick Daddy, who stole the show.

The ladies made sure to include all of our favorites; Trina gave us her verses from tracks like “Nann,” “Da Baddest B*tch,” and “Shut Up,” while Eve delivered “Who’s That Girl,” “Blow Ya Mind,” and “What Y’all N*ggas Want.” The two even shared a moment when they performed bars from their inclusion to the remix of Ludacris’s “My Chick Bad.”

There was a point when Eve lamented about how late it was in London, but after getting into her groove, she told Trina she wished she was in Miami turning up with everyone else. It was a party that social media users enjoyed and are still talking about, so check out a few reactions from the feel-good Hip Hop moment below.

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