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The Latest on Megan V. Tory: Megan Cries “I Wish He Would Have Shot Me Dead,” Tory Visibly Annoyed On “Most Relevent Artist” Question (Day 6)

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Day 6: Megan The Stallion Supporters

Testimony continues in the trial in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion at the LA Superior Court with Megan offering her pespective on what took place that fateful afternoon near Hollywood Blvd. Daystarr “Tory Lanez” Peterson sat watching from the pews as Megan tearfully proclaimed herself as a “victim” under attack from all sides. Megan […]

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“Something New” Rapper Granddaddy I.U. Dead At 54

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The Hip Hop community is extremely saddened by confirmed reports that 90s rapper Ayyub Cave aka Granddaddy I.U. passed away this morning. He was 54 years old.

I.U., a Queens-born/Long Island bred emcee, is best known for his 1990 smash single “Something New”, which features James and Bobby Purify’s classic single hit “I’m Your Puppet”. In the 90s, I.U. also appeared on a few classic Hip Hop albums including Positive K’s The Skills That Pays The Bills and the late Big L’s Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous.

I.U continued to do production in the late 90s for groups like  Das EFX, Heltah Skeltah, KRS-One and Ice-T among others. I.U. dropped another song in 2021, “Stay Fly” under Get@Em Recordz after a hiatus from the business.

I.U. died suddenly and no cause of death has been determined.

TheSource.com sends condolences to his family and close friends.

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Jim Jones Presents ‘VL: 12 Days of Xmas’, Signs Comedian Rayy Rayy

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‘Tis the holiday season, and the Harlem holiday enthusiast Jim Jones released his newest holiday album, VL: 12 Days of Xmas. Like his previous holiday albums such as A Dipset Xmas and A Tribute To Bad Santa Starring Mike Epps, it’s a family occasion with some of New York’s finest emcees and personalities. 

The album starts off with a hilarious introduction from comedian Rayy Rayy, the newest signee to Jim Jones VL label. “Comedy and music has always been synonymous for me. One compliments the other,” says Jones, ” I’ve been watching Rayy Rayy grind and make so many people laugh since I’ve first noticed him during the pandemic. He’s help with the decision to start signing comedians not verbally through conversation but through his comedy. So when i decided to make the Christmas album 12 days of Christmas it was only right I have Rayy Rayy host for his debut on vamplife comedy.” 

Rayy Rayy said, “I have never seen anybody do this before in terms of an Instagram comedian who works on a label backing them. This is going to be a lane in the next year and you might see people doing Instagram comedy hoping for a label to sign them.”

VL: 12 Days of Xmas provides a wide variety of sounds that caters to almost any sound. “Xmas Eve” featuring Dyce Payso and Tim Vocals provides a timely holiday piano-based instrumental over cheerful vocals from Cover Cod. “Big Gifts” featuring Ditta, Lord Ju, and Onpoint Like OP gives the album a signature New York Drill sound with a blend of Christmas caroling in the production from WillPower and Erxss. The narration of Rayy Rayy throughout the album and a large number of features make this the perfect album to wrap up the year. 

Check out the album on the presave link HERE

TRACKLIST

  1. Santa Intro – Rayy Rayy 
  2. 12 Days of Xmas – Rayy Rayy produced by Willpower & Destin Beats
  3. Everything – Jim Jones, Dyce Payso, Mr. Chicken, Ditta produced by Cover Cod & 20Cam
  4. Xmas Eve – Jim Jones, Dyce Payso, Tim Vocals produced by Cover Cod
  5. Ring the Cell – Jim Jones, AlleyCat TheRapper, Dyce Payso produced by Tiz808Drumma
  6. Really Cold – Jim Jones, Dilla Illa, 34Zeussy produced by Granyt
  7. Big Gifts – Jim Jones, Ditta, Lord Ju, Onpoint Like OP produced by WillPower & Erxss
  8. White Xmas – Jim Jones, Keen Streetz produced by WillPower & Destin Beats
  9. Wrapping Gifts – Dyce Payso, Lil Crody, YellowTapee, Talk it Trigga, 34Zeussy produced by Cover Cod & 20Cam 
  10. Wish list – Jim Jones, Tommyboyfame produced by Ramos
  11. This Xmas – Dyce Payso, Tim Vocals, and Keen Streetz produced by Cover Cod
  12. BG Xmas – Jim Jones, Dyce Payso,  Rah Swish, Antha Pantha produced by Cover Cod 
  13. Feliz Navidad- Jim Jones, Litty City, Dyce Payso, Mr. Chicken produced by WillPower & DestinBeats
  14. Ooter Bells – 34Zeussy, Ayoflee, Dilla Illa produced by WillPower & Destin Beats
  15. All I Want – Lowkey M30 produced by Outlaw Beats
  16. VL Xmas (The Grinch) – Salah Babyy, NuffSaid, Fat Flee produced by Ramos
  17. Xmas Carol – Jim Jones, The Real Ace HT, Brand HT produced by Letsgopria 
  18. Merry Xmas – Jim Jones, Mr. Chicken, Keen Streetz produced by WillPower & Destin Beats

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Lil Meech From BMF Is Out Of Jail

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Lil Meech

Lil Meech, Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., BMF star, was released from jail after his arrest at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for a non-licensed gun stashed in his luggage. Lil Meech Is Out The BMF series star was released from jail on a bond of over $2000. He was later pictured hopping on a […]

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Ghostface Killah Returns With Limited “Killah Christmas” Album

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‘Tis the season to receive holiday releases from your favorite artists. This time of the year is usually relegated to Mariah Carey to make millions from one song, but others have long tapped into the holiday spirit. Singers like Chris Brown and Ari Lennox have already released their holiday tracks, and it looks as if Ghostface Killah is joining in with his project, Killah Christmas.

The six-joint effort’s unique arrival is reportedly a limited run, so it’s first come, first serve for fans. It’s unclear when it will no longer be available for purchase, and it was made clear that the project will not make its way to DSPs. Fans who make a purchase will directly download Ghostface’s holiday vibes.

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For anyone interested in new cuts from Killah, he has several options on his website for purchase. A digital album and physical CD will set you back $50, but a vinyl and digital album bundle will cost you $300. An autographed vinyl bundle is $400, a digital album bundle with a phone call from Ghostface is $850, and the vinyl album with a meet-and-greet bundle is $350.

“Each Vinyl will come with 1 of 5 different 8X10 photos from the exclusive photo shoot for the album. 16X20 Signed Prints will also be available,” the press release stated.

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On Instagram, Ghostface gave viewers a firsthand look into his creative process for Killah Christmas. You won’t find caroling or warm fuzzy feelings on this one, but the Wu-Tang icon brings his raw rhymes over productions tailored to his East Coast vibes.

Check out the tracklist for Killah Christmas and visit www. officialghostfacekillah.com to snag the album.

Tracklist

  1. Holiday Schemin Feat. Nizzle Man (Yapp City )
  2. Figure it Out
  3. CL30
  4. Sweet Violence ( Bob James ) Feat. Raekwon the Chef
  5. Murder Murder Mery X-Mas
  6. The Clean Up Feat. Billy Ski-Mask & Reek Da Villian

Takeoff’s Alleged Murderer Vows To Move In With Parents, Requests Lower Bail

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The weeks that have passed since Takeoff’s death haven’t made the loss any easier to bear. Thankfully December began on a high note as police finally arrested someone in connection with the case.

33-year-old Patrick Xavier Clark is the alleged gunman behind the youngest Migo’s death. As he awaits trial, he’s been given a hefty $2 million bail fee. His lawyer, Carl Moore, simply doesn’t think his client can pay that much.

According to TMZ, the accused murderer filed a motion on Monday (December 12) in Texas. The documents reveal that he’s seeking to have his bond significantly taken down to just $100K.

Clark says he’ll be able to pull these funds together with the help of a professional bondsman. Additionally, he’s promising to live with his parents upon release, where he was apparently previously residing.

Moore has assured the court that his client will wear a GPS monitor at all times. He’ll also be responsible for following a curfew from a judge – if his motion earns approval, that is. To ensure he doesn’t attempt to flee the country (again), Clark is willing to surrender his passport.

Another clause in the potential deal states that he’ll follow any “no contact” order that comes his way with respect to different people.

It remains unclear what the odds of Clark making bail currently are. Before being taken into custody, reports say that he was attempting to get an emergency passport. At the same time, Takeoff’s murder investigation was unfolding and his family was in mourning.

Just last week, a judge gave the DJ $5,000. The money will go toward a private investigator. At this time, Patrick seems eager to prove that he was framed. Many of those closest to him were in shock when news of the charges came out, reports say.

Takeoff of the music group Migos performs on stage at American Airlines Arena on November 13, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

Read more about that here, and check back in with HNHH later for any updates regarding Takeoff. RIP.

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