DMX & Alicia Keys Deliver A Gorgeous Ballad On “Hold Me Down”

DMX faced many hardships throughout his life and he was never scared to talk about them on his records. His pain and honestly helped people resonate with his music and since his passing, a huge hole has been left in the hip-hop world. On Friday, fans were given X’s first posthumous album, Exodus, and it’s clear the artist put his heart and soul into this project prior to his passing. One of the more emotionally driven songs on here is “Hold Me Down” with Alicia Keys, which sees both artists offering inspired performances.

Throughout the song, DMX raps about his life and just how difficult things have been for him. He even talks about God and how the lord can lift him out of despair and to new heights. Meanwhile, Keys delivers soaring vocals on the hook that have a heavenly quality to them. As for the production, heavy drums and beautiful piano lines truly bring the track to a new level.

Let us know what you think of this effort, in the comments below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Everyday it gets darker (Rrr), the road gets longer (Rrr)
My body gets weaker (Rrr), my faith gets stronger (Rrr)
The Devil’s working on me hard, because God loves me (Yeah)
As long as I’m in His graces, it’s gon’ get ugly (Hey)

DMX & Alicia Keys Deliver A Gorgeous Ballad On “Hold Me Down”

DMX faced many hardships throughout his life and he was never scared to talk about them on his records. His pain and honestly helped people resonate with his music and since his passing, a huge hole has been left in the hip-hop world. On Friday, fans were given X’s first posthumous album, Exodus, and it’s clear the artist put his heart and soul into this project prior to his passing. One of the more emotionally driven songs on here is “Hold Me Down” with Alicia Keys, which sees both artists offering inspired performances.

Throughout the song, DMX raps about his life and just how difficult things have been for him. He even talks about God and how the lord can lift him out of despair and to new heights. Meanwhile, Keys delivers soaring vocals on the hook that have a heavenly quality to them. As for the production, heavy drums and beautiful piano lines truly bring the track to a new level.

Let us know what you think of this effort, in the comments below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Everyday it gets darker (Rrr), the road gets longer (Rrr)
My body gets weaker (Rrr), my faith gets stronger (Rrr)
The Devil’s working on me hard, because God loves me (Yeah)
As long as I’m in His graces, it’s gon’ get ugly (Hey)

Boosie Badazz Responds After Shooting Breaks Out At Music Video Scene

Boosie Badazz was in the middle of a music video shoot in Huntsville, Alabama this past weekend when all of a sudden, shots rang out in the middle of filming. In the clip which can be found below, the people in the music video immediately begin to duck as they hear the shots go out and it makes for an incredibly scary scene.

Reports immediately began to surface following the shooting and for now, there is conflicting information. Boosie is okay, however, one man was shot and according to TMZ, he is in critical condition. Some outlets have given different updates on the man’s condition although most reports say he is still alive.

After the shooting, fans sent their well wishes to Boosie, all while other blogs tried to wrap their heads around what happened. Boosie wasn’t happy about the speculation on his name and decided to take to Twitter where he cleared up some misconceptions.

“AINT NOBODY TRY TO KILL ME N HUNTSVILLE AL. YALL MFS BE HAPPY TO SPREAD LIES ON ME,” Boosie wrote.

According to DJ Akademiks, Boosie was spotted shopping following the incident, which is a sign that he was pretty unfazed by what went down. Just a few months ago, Boosie was shot in Dallas at an Mo3 memorial and since that time, many have been worried for his safety.

We send our prayers to everyone who was affected by the shooting, and we hope Boosie continues to be okay.

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Emily B + Fabolous Can’t Get Enough Of Grandson Essex

New York rapper Fabolous and Emily B are proud grandparents. The hip-hop couple have acknowledged and celebrated the birth of their daughter Taina Williams‘ son Essex. Emily B + Fabolous Can’t Get Enough Of Essex Em started things up by hitting up Instagram with a super adorable shot of Lil’ E. The pic features him […]

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Braves’ Star Marcell Ozuna Arrested For Aggravated Assault By Strangulation

Atlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna was arrested, Saturday, and charged with aggravated assault, strangulation, and misdemeanor battery, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports.

Passan explained the situation with a series of tweets, Saturday night: “Major League Baseball is expected to open an investigation into Marcell Ozuna following his arrest, sources tell ESPN. He could be subject to the league’s domestic-violence policy and faces a potential suspension.”

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The incident report from the Sandy Springs Police Department claims that officers saw Ozuna grab his wife by her neck and throw her against a wall and hit her with a cast on his arm. His wife also had visible injuries but did not need to be taken to the hospital.

In response to the news, the Braves released a statement saying that they “will not tolerate domestic violence in any form.”

“We learned of Marcell Ozuna’s arrest earlier this evening and immediately informed the Commissioner’s Office” the team said. “The Braves fully support Major League Baseball’s policy on domestic vio-lence which stresses to the fullest that our soci-ety cannot and will not tolerate domestic violence in any form. Until the investigation is completed, we will have no further comment and all inquiries into the matter should be referred to the Office of the Commissioner. “

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Miles Teller Calls Out Pat McAfee For Making Light Of His Alleged Assault In Hawaii

Miles Teller called out former NFL punter Pat McAfee on Twitter, Friday, for making a joke about Teller being jumped during a WWE broadcast.

“I got jumped by two guys in a bathroom. Never met them before in my life but ya cool wrestling segue bud,” the Whiplash star wrote in response to a video of McAfee commentating on a wrestling match.

“Miles Teller got punched in the face in Maui this morning. I don’t think it was as hard as that shot,” McAfee joked in the clip.

Miles Teller, Pat McAfee
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TMZ reported that Teller was jumped at a restaurant where he and his wife, Keleigh Sperry, were eating dinner. Teller and Sperry had been in Hawaii celebrating with Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley.

After Teller called out McAfee, the former Indianapolis Colt apologized: “Miles.. I apologize for not knowing the whole story. I will fix my position and make it right… with that being said, it was a pretty good segue.”

TMZ also reports that the man who punched Teller helped plan his 2019 wedding and is owed $60,000 for services he provided. Teller apparently threatened to press charges against the attacker after he was punched. Both Teller and Sperry left the restaurant quickly after.

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Kanye West’s Burglar Mask Sparks Confusion Outside In LA

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Legendary rapper Kanye West has people more than a little concerned with his latest fashion choice. The hip-hop icon was seen wearing what appeared to be a cloth bag over his head with openings for his eyes, nose and mouth cut out. Kanye West Has People Concerned W/ Fashion Choice According to reports, Ye was […]

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TDE’s Punch Has Cardi B – Not Nicki – On Rap Mt. Rushmore

Top Dawg Entertainment executive Punch sees Cardi B as way bigger than just a buzzing artist right now. The hip-hop boss has shared his personal list of the hottest rappers in the game with summer around the corner giving love to the “WAP” and “UP” hitmaker over competition from Young Money’s Drake, Lil Wayne or […]

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Triple H & The Undertaker Praise Bad Bunny For His WrestleMania Appearance

After speaking about his appearance at WrestleMania during the latest episode of LeBron James’ HBO series The Shop, Bad Bunny was praised by the legendary wrestlers Triple H and The Undertaker.

On The Shop, Bunny described the WWE as “100 percent real,” and spoke about the difficulty of performing in the sport.

In response to the quote being posted on Twitter, The Undertaker replied “Well said, @sanbenito. You did us ALL proud at #WrestleMania. #DeadmanApproved.”

Triple H also responded to the quote writing, “@sanbenito dedicated the time, effort, and passion necessary for a world tour into his performance at #WrestleMania. He’s not only a lifelong fan of our business but a member of our @WWE family who earned all of our respect along the way!!!!!”

Triple H, Bad Bunny
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Bunny made his WWE debut during a highly anticipated matchup with The Miz at WrestleMania 37 in April. His performance was met with massive praise from fans of the sport.

The El Último Tour Del Mundo singer has spoken about being a long-time WWE fanatic numerous times.

“Performing at the Royal Rumble is a childhood dream come true,” Bad Bunny told Billboard earlier this year. “I have been a lifelong fan of WWE and I am excited to take the stage and entertain fans around the world.”

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Ravens Reportedly Interested In Acquiring Julio Jones “For The Right Price”

The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly interested in trading for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones “if the price is right.” It’s been reported that the Falcons are hoping to get at least a first-round pick in exchange for the legendary pass catcher.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler spoke about the Ravens’ interest in building up their offense on SportsCenter: “I’m told [the Ravens] are willing to get involved if the price is right.”

Julio Jones, Ravens
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Rumors that Jones would be leaving Atlanta grew exponentially when the 7-time Pro-Bowler said he was done with the Falcons on Undisputed.

“You want to go to the Cowboys, Julio? Or you want to stay in Atlanta?” Shannon Sharpe asked Jones on Monday’s episode of Undisputed.

Jones responded, “I’m outta there, man.”

In addition to the Ravens, there have been reports that the New England Patriots are interested in Jones.

“Can’t speak to what Julio Jones wants, but was told the #Patriots have had internal discussions about the wide receiver,” NFL Network’s Mike Giardi reported last week. “The 32-year old had been incredibly durable until this past season when he dealt with a troublesome hamstring.”

A final decision on trading or releasing Jones is expected to come before June 2nd when the Falcons can still move him and save $15 million against the salary cap.

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