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“Jackass” Star Steve-O Responds To “Betrayed” Bam Margera

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Bam Margera is no longer a part of the upcoming Jackass 4 due to a substance abuse problem, as we reported in February. The star took to Instagram to express his thoughts upon being fired and is back again with more sentiments for the public. 

In a video shared on Sunday night, Margera calls out the franchise’s director Jeff Tremaine and co-star Johnny Knoxville. He says his Jackass “family” has betrayed, abandoned, and rejected him just to reap the profit benefits from him starring in the film.

He closed the video with a positive outlook, stating that he is “in Florida, safe, and getting phenomenal help with the “Green Queen” who has helped rock stars Brian Johnson and Steven Tyler with their substance abuse issues.

Bam Margera

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Fellow Jackass Steve-O replied to the post with his own perspective on the situation. “Bam— the two people you’re saying wronged you (Knoxville and Tremaine) are the same two people who organized the intervention which saved my life,” he writes, directly responding to Bam’s message. “Everyone bent over backward to get you in the movie, and all you had to do was not get loaded. You’ve continued to get loaded, it’s that simple. We all love you every bit as much as we all say we do, but nobody who really loves you can enable or encourage you to stay sick.”

While Bam seems to still be unhappy with his partnership with the Jackass team, he seems to be in high spirits about improving his health. 

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Flesh-N-Bone Says He Wants Bone Thugs-n-Harmony To Collab With Migos

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Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s Flesh-N-Bone says that he wants the rap group to collaborate with the Migos, putting to rest a several-year-long beef between the two groups. Flesh-N-Bone explains in a new interview with HipHopDX that a “Flesh-n-Bone feature with the Migos” is the best way to move on.

“That’s why I had to let them handle their business,” he told the outlet. “I look at the whole situation as a G. I’m like, you know what, man? I’m going to let my little bro handle that and deal with that. For me being an OG, I just sat back and was like, man, you know what? I’ma tip my hat off to those dudes. I don’t care if they think they’re the greatest. They’re supposed to think that way.”

Animosity first grew between Migos and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony because the latter didn’t think the former was paying them enough respect. From there, Layzie Bone and Bizzy Bone released diss tracks calling out the Atlanta rappers. 

Flesh continued: “That was my opinion, from out the gate. I’m too much of a G to even address that because I’m the greatest. That should be the attitude. I’m going to adopt your attitude. Shit. I let some of these people get to me, you know? I need those dudes to come do a Flesh-n-Bone feature with the Migos. The Migos and Flesh-n-Bone — that’s what needs to happen.”

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Morray Drops New Video For “Nothing Now”

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Shortly after inking a deal with Interscope Records, breakout star Morray — who recently channeled Pharoahe Monch on J. Cole’s “My Life” — released his new mixtape Street Sermons. Loaded with impressive cuts highlighting his range and powerful vocals, including the song that started it all in “Quicksand,” the tape has officially yielded another new video for Morray’s ever-growing visual catalog. 

“Nothing Now” offers his most intimate clip to date, capturing the young artist in the midst of a troubled night drive. Lyrically, he reflects on a relationship that crumbled under the weight of deception and betrayal; though he initially convinced himself the connection was strictly physical, he eventually found himself falling in love against his better judgment — and thus, playing a role in his ongoing turmoil.

Visually, we’re largely sticking with Morray as his journey unfolds, often basked in a blue light that likely symbolizes his emotional state of mind. While not exactly the most dynamic video we’ve seen from the Pick Six artist, it may very well be his most contemplative, presenting himself in a way that many walks of life can and will relate to. It’s a testament to his versatility, and it’s likely that his loyal fans will appreciate the character development at hand. 

For more from Morray, check out his recent appearance on our exclusive series How To Roll right here. 

Juice WRLD And Nipsey Hussle Are Both Posthumously Featuring On Maroon 5’s New Album

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Since their respective passings, late rappers Juice WRLD and Nipsey Hussle have popped up on a number of projects. Now their posthumous catalogs will expand further with the release of Maroon 5’s upcoming album Jordi, on which both rappers feature. Juice guests on a track called “Can’t Leave You Alone,” while Hussle appears alongside YG on a remix of “Memories.”

Last month, Adam Levine explained the meaning of the album title, telling Ellen DeGeneres that it was named after Jordan Feldstein, the band’s former manager who passed away in 2017 at 40 years old of a pulmonary embolism. He said, “[It’s] named after our late, great, fabulous amazing ex-manager, who passed away a few years ago, sadly. And so we thought there was no better tribute than to name the album after our boy.”

Check out the full Jordi tracklist below.

1. “Beautiful Mistakes” Feat. Megan Thee Stallion
2. “Lost”
3. “Echo” Feat. Blackbear
4. “Lovesick”
5. “Remedy” Feat. Stevie Nicks
6. “Seasons”
7. “One Light” Feat. Bantu
8. “Convince Me Otherwise” Feat. HER
9. “Nobody’s Love”
10. “Can’t Leave You Alone” Feat. Juice WRLD
11. “Memories”
12. “Memories (Remix)” Feat. Nipsey Hussle & YG
13. “Button” Feat. Anuel AA & Tainy
14. “Lifestyle” (Jason Derulo Feat. Adam Levine)

Jordi is out 6/11 via 222/Interscope/Polydor. Pre-order it here.

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J. Cole’s Manager Elaborates On The Diddy Fight: ‘It’s Not What People Say’

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One of the biggest storylines to emerge with the release of J. Cole’s highly anticipated sixth studio album The Off-Season was the North Carolina rapper’s admission that his last fight was with Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2013. Until he confirmed it on “Let Go My Hand,” the fight was one of rap’s most mysterious rumors, growing out of murky reports of a heated exchange between Cole, Diddy, and Kendrick Lamar during an MTV VMA party in 2013. Cole’s manager and co-founder of Dreamville, Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad, further elaborated on the scuffle during a recent appearance on the Say Less podcast with Hennypalooza founders Kazeem “Kaz” Famuyide and Nile “Lowkey” Ivey.

“I just remember hearing about it and laughing,” Ib says of the speculative reporting surrounding the event that emerged in its aftermath. “‘Cause I was there. I’m not gonna go into detail, but it’s definitely not what people are saying.” While the widely circulated rumor has it that a piqued Puff tried to throw a drink on Kendrick Lamar in the wake of his saber-rattling “Control” verse (in which he declares himself “King of New York” despite originally hailing from California — a lyrical homage to hometown favorite Kurupt) and Cole intervened, Ib insists things happened differently.

“It was definitely not like he was defending Kendrick or something,” he claims. “It wasn’t like, ‘Don’t talk to Kendrick like that!’ Kendrick was there, Top was there, Jay was there, Beyoncé was there. Me and Cole. Grown men got a little heated. All I remember is, me and Jay looking at each other like, ‘Oh, these n****s ‘bout to fight.’ And then just being like, ‘Oh no, this is ‘bout to happen.’ I’ll leave it at that.” He also made sure to clarify that everyone talked it out later and settled matters relatively quickly.

If nothing else, it provided good content: J. Cole was able to incorporate the story — sans details, naturally — on his album. Cole verse on “Let Go My Hand” recalls, “My last scrap was with Puff Daddy, who would’ve thought it? / I bought that n**** album in seventh grade and played it so much / You would’ve thought my favorite rapper was Puff.”

You can check out the story at around 12:00 in the video above.

Moneybagg Yo Celebrates His #1 Album In “A Gangsta’s Pain” Music Video

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Moneybagg Yo’s had a slow grind to the top of the food chain in the rap game. Over the past few years, he’s delivered solid bodies of work, incredible guest features, and club-smashing anthems that led to the release of A Gangsta’s Pain, his latest album. The new project is 22 songs in length with features from Pharrell, Lil Durk, Polo G, Future, and many more. 

A Gangsta’s Pain debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 before returning to the top spot just a few weeks later. The rapper came through with the official visuals for the project’s title track that finds him and his crew celebrating the milestone achievement. Moneybagg performs his verses while at a home by the ocean where he cruises on a boat and lives life to the fullest.

Peep Moneybagg’s new video for his single and check out our digital cover story with him here. 

Nick Offerman Says His “Parks & Rec” Character Would “Get The Damn Vaccine”

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Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman says he iconic character, Ron Swanson, a stringent libertarian, would get the COVID-19 vaccine because “he’s a good guy” at the end of the day. Offerman spoke about getting the vaccine on The Medi Hasan Show, Sunday.

“Ron, I think at first would, of course, scoff at a vaccine, and say, ‘I’ve never been to the doctor. I rely on my preternatural immune system to protect me.’ But then his wife, Diane, played by the great Lucy Lawless, would step up and say, ‘Hey, buddy, you’re no longer alone here. You got me, I teach at a school, we got kids to worry about. Your responsibilities are no longer limited to your own body.’

“So, once he was convinced of that, he’s a good guy. And once a good guy sees that he’s taking care of others and that it’s for the common good, of course, he would get the damn vaccine.”

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Parks & Rec ran for seven seasons from 2009 through 2015.

Offerman is set to appear before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Wednesday to discuss vaccine hesitancy for an event titled  “A Shot at Normalcy: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence.”

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Rolling Loud & EMPIRE Announce “Got Bars?” Competition Winner

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Rolling Loud has officially closed the books on their Got Bars? competition, which has finally concluded after an eight-month run on their Twitch channel. On May 21st, the final three went head to head in front of a panel of judges — EMPIRE’s COO Nima Etminan, EMPIRE A&Rs Bobby Fisher and Mark Buol, and Rolling Loud Co-Founder Tariq Cherif — before one winner was ultimately decided.

Taking the crown was Brooklyn emcee Dupree G.O.D, who secured himself a distribution deal with EMPIRE, a paid slot at a future Rolling Loud Festival, sponsorship support from Monster Energy, and the backing of Miami radio channel 99 Jamz.

“I came into this competition with something to prove, not only to myself but to everyone around,” stated Dupree, after taking home the big victory. This win is a precious moment and opportunity that I will not take for granted. Thank you Rolling Loud, Monster, and EMPIRE records.” 

Cherif, the co-founder of Rolling Loud, also shared a few words about Dupree in a press release. “Rolling Loud has always been committed to supporting up-and-coming artists, it’s part of our DNA,” he states. “They’re vital to keeping the culture alive and well, which is why we started Got Bars. We searched far and wide for rappers that have what it takes to make it in today’s musical landscape, and we believe our judges found a gem in Dupree G.O.D. He’s a wildly entertaining MC with star potential who stands a real chance to make it in this game. We’re really excited to see where he goes from here!” 

A New Yorker through and through, Dupree draws influence from different generations of Big Apple artistry, with Nas being his favorite rapper and Pro Era’s Powers Pleasant holding it down as his favorite producer. Don’t be surprised to see more from Dupree G.O.D. in the near future, especially now that he’s got EMPIRE backing him. 

You can check out the finale to Got Bars? below.

WATCH: Rolling Loud Presents Got Bars? Finale

Ron Suno Swags Out On His Haters On “YA MANS”

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The sound of Brooklyn drill has influenced the rap game at large over the past few years but it’s no longer limited to the borough. Outside of Brooklyn, there are other pockets of New York City who’ve adapted the sound to their own success. Ron Suno, for example, is a Bronx native but his own strain of drill music has been steadily picking up over the months and soon, he’ll be unleashing his new project. 

On Friday, the rapper unveiled another banger titled, “YA MANS.” The rapper’s emerges with sheer confidence over the eerie production that sits behind him while he talks his sh*t and flexes on his haters.

The latest offering from Ron Suno arrives after the release of his collaboration with Sheff G, “WINNERS.”

Quotable Lyrics
Money gon’ come at the first of the month
How could I lack when I purchase this gun?
I’m in the booth, make her work for the fun
He trying to front, he get turned to a blunt

40 Unearths Rare 2010 Drake Studio Pic Before Decade Run

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OVO Sound boss Drake has a real one in his longtime friend Noah “40” Shebib. The hip-hop superstar’s producer has come forward to share a must-see throwback pic of Drizzy dating back over 10 years and right at the start of his decade-run music biz takeover. 40 Unearths Rare 2010 Drake Studio Pic 40 went […]

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