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Vybz Kartel Proposes To Girlfriend After Getting Engaged In Prison

November 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Vybz Kartel was sentenced to life in prison in 2014. The dancehall legend was looking at spending the rest of his days behind bars, and yet, he got engaged. He proposed to Sidem Öztürk while still locked up. Now that his sentence has been overturned, however, and he is a free man, Vybz Kartel decided to do it the right way. The Jamaican deejay posted a heartfelt video to Instagram on November 4. He decided to surprise Öztürk with an official engagement ring and a proper, down on one knee proposal. She loved it.

Vybz Kartel can be seen flashing the engagement ring to the camera before walking into a hotel room and getting on one knee. Öztürk seemed genuinely shocked by the proposal, and the two share some very romantic on camera. Vybz Kartel decided to share some more information regarding the proposal courtesy of his IG caption. “You were there when I needed you most and I’ll never leave you baby,” the musical icon stated. “I cherish all the times you came to visit me and told me that it’s going to be ok. I cherish all the times we spoke on the phone and in real life in the box.”

Vybz Kartel Claims His Fiancee Initially “Stalked” Him

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Vybz Kartel also confirmed that he has now proposed to his fiancee in prison and in real life. “We laughed together we cried together and now we celebrate together,” the artist added. “You’re my best friend and my companion and I pray to God we stay together for as long as I Live. I love you.” Vybz Kartel and Sidem Öztürk linked up for the first time in 2015. The former claimed that Öztürk found him by “stalking” the IG account of his baby mama’s account. She was, evidently, committed to tracking down the so-called man of her dreams.

Öztürk provided additional context during an August interview with OnStage. She claimed that she was an enormous fan of Kartel’s music, and she just found herself drawn to him. “I found him very handsome so you can kind of call it an obsession,” she admitted. “I thought he was the most perfect man for me and walking the Earth, so I just really wanted to meet him and get to know him.” Well, Öztürk’s feeling proved to be correct. The two have been together for a shade under a decade, and are now happily engaged.

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PARTYNEXTDOOR Confirms Drake Album Is “Getting Finished” Soon

November 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

We’re getting close. PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake shook day one OVO fans to their core when they announced plans for a joint album in August. The 6 God came out during a PND show and confirmed that fans will have something to listen to come the fall. Well, the fall has been here for a bit, and there’s still no word on the album. Drake has gone radio silent. PARTYNEXTDOOR has continued to tour. Thankfully, the latter gave fans a much-needed update on November 4.

PARTYNEXTDOOR hopped on Instagram Live to confirm that he will kick the album into high gear once he gets off tour. “I have one more show on this tour,” he explained to fans “And then the album is getting finished.” It’s the most concrete update fans have gotten in months, and it tracks with what we’ve been told previously. PARTYNEXTDOOR claimed that the joint album will feature 15 songs. OVONoel, a veteran member of Drake’s team, also gave fans a hint as to what to expect during an October appearance on The Fry Yiy Show.

PARTYNEXTDOOR Promises To Finish The Album ASAP

“You guys know what’s coming for you,” OVONoel told the host. “Party and Drake have a classic. We trying to put the finishing touches on it.” The fact that finishing touches have yet to be applied a month after OVONoel’s comments is not the most encouraging sign. That said, PARTYNEXTDOOR’s tour does make sense as a reason why. The singer has been traveling the world in promotion of his last album, PND 4. It was during this tour, actually, that Drake came out and dropped the bombshell about their plans.

It’s encouraging to know that PARTYNEXTDOOR is getting into album mode. Drake has been very public over the last few months, but not in a musical capacity. The rapper celebrated his birthday, and spoke to a Toronto crowd about feeling betrayed. He also attended a Toronto Raptors game where he stared down and openly taunted opposing player DeMar DeRozan. The latter took Kendrick Lamar’s side in the 2024 rap battle, and appeared in the “Not Like Us” video. It’s obvious Drake still feels a way about it. Here’s hoping he can channel his energy into making a great R&B album.

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Rihanna Claps Back At Fan Who Questions Her U.S. Residency

November 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rihanna is not a citizen of the United States. The pop superstar is one of the most famous Barbadians in modern history, and she’s celebrated this aspect of her culture in her music. She is, however, living in the United States, and a mother to two sons who are citizens. Rihanna decided to joke about her lack of U.S. citizenship during a recent Instagram post. Rihanna took a video of herself in the car and described it as an example of her trying to sneak into the polls to vote with her eldest son’s passport. She then dropped the hashtag “#votecauseicant.”

The post was well-received by fans, with many praising the singer’s decision to encourage her U.S. fans to vote. One Instagram user, however, took things in a different direction. The user kristopher_jordan hit up the pop star and questioned why she’s allowed to live in the United States. “How TF can you live here and been living here,” he asked. “If you aren’t a U.S. citizen?” Rihanna, without missing a beat, fired back at the user and wrote: “taxes dummy.” She also included a shrugging emoji, mocking the one that Jordan used in his initial message.

Rihanna Has Supported Kamala Harris For Years

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Rihanna is famous for her social media clap backs. She has gotten into heated exchanges with fans and other celebrities alike, and usually comes out on top due to her blunt responses. The pop superstar has also made it known she would vote for Kamala Harris if she could. In the same IG post in which she joked about using her son’s passport, Rihanna included the hashtag “#tansuitseason.” This is a subtle nod to the suit color choices of Barack Obama, as well as Kamala Harris during her presidential campaign.

Furthermore, Rihanna’s Instagram caption made it clear that she was in favor of women’s rights. She voiced her support for Harris’ promise to restore reproductive rights after Donald Trump announced his plan to overturn Roe vs. Wade. “When protecting p**sies and firing p**sies can happen all in one vote,” she wrote. This is not the first time Rihanna has shown her support for Kamala Harris. When Joe Biden won the presidency, and Harris won the vice presidency, in 2020, the singer celebrated via Twitter. “The faces of history makers, boundary breakers and winners,” she asserted.

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50 Cent Cuts Ties With Starz Over Network’s Diddy Interview Series

November 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent has done a lot for the Starz brand. He provided the network with one of its biggest shows to date, Power, and has provided them with various spinoffs as well. 50 knows how to concoct marketable television. Unfortunately for the network, the G-Unit mogul has decided to take his business elsewhere. He posted screenshot of a TV show announcement dating back to 2022, and proceeded to call out the network. The show in question involved Diddy. And as we all know, 50 Cent does not tolerate anything in relation to Diddy.

50’s screenshot features Diddy and Fat Joe. The Deadline article that accompanied the screenshot stated that the New York rappers were set to star in an interview show for Starz. The show didn’t have a title, but it did have star power. It also had the backing of LeBron James’ production company, SpringHill. It did not matter that the Starz deal was struck two years ago, though. 50 Cent was put off by the fact that the network hadn’t canceled the show on the heels of Diddy’s recent charges. “This is a sh*t head move for Starz,” 50 Cent wrote. “I have no idea why they wouldn’t clean this up but I’m not selling any new series to this network.”

50 Cent Called Starz’s Diddy Collab A ‘Sh*t Head Move’

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50 Cent then proceeded to tag Cognac and Fat Joe. “This is why I said I’ll wait to do the show,” he added. It’s a power move (pardon the pun) to severe ties with a TV network on principle. That said, 50 Cent already has some small screen alternatives cooking up on the side. The rapper inked a deal with the production company Lionsgate in August to launch a channel called 50 Cent Action. It will feature a mix of Lionsgate content and access to the entire Power library.

50 Cent also launched G-Unit Studios this year. The studio will serve to expand the film and television output of 50’s existing production company. It’s worth noting that the rapper ended his deal with Starz in 2023, citing unhappiness with the way the network promoted his shows. “This is me packing my stuff,” he wrote. “My deal is up over here I’m out. If I told you how much dumb sh*t I deal with over here.” The tension between 50 and Starz was already high, but it looks as though the Diddy connection was the last straw.

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Chrisean Rock And Tesehki’s Sister Shuts Down Rock’s Incest Allegations

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chrisean Rock has thrown everybody off their game. The rapper and reality star is known for making bold claims, but the trailer for Baddies: Midwest set a new precedent. Rock came out and accused her sister Tesehki of molesting her when she was a child. Tesehki denied the allegations outright, and even threatened to sue Rock for slander. Chrisean Rock and Tesehki have another sister, however, and she has decided to weigh in on the situation. The long and short of it is that she doesn’t believe Rock.

Rock and Tesehki’s sister, Chasity, made it clear that she does not have a bias amongst her sisters. “You know I been rocking and rolling with every sibling,” she insisted. Chasity then claimed that Chrisean Rock was lying. “What makes you think I’m gonna roll with something that’s not accurate, that’s not true,” she asked viewers via her Instagram Story. Chasity claimed that Rock dropped her molestation accusations as a means of generating buzz for Baddies: Midwest. She also revealed that she has been offered money to say things about other people for the camera, and turned it down.

Chrisean Rock’s Sister Called Her Allegations ‘Corny’

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“I stand for something,” Chasity stated, shading her sister. “I’m not going against the grain, I’m going against the lies.” The thing that really bothered Chasity, more than the alleged lie, is that Chrisean Rock targeted their own sister in the process. “To make another sister look bad, so you look better,” she said. “That sh*t corny as f*ck.” Chasity repeatedly makes references to what’s going on behind closed doors, which she never fully elaborates on. It could be that the sibling is referring to the production of Baddies: Midwest, but there isn’t enough to go on to draw a strong conclusion.

Chasity is not the first person to denounce Chrisean Rock’s claims. Tesehki responded to the allegations shortly after the Baddies: Midwest trailer aired. She posted footage of a conversation between her, Rock and another women, in which Rock seemed to clarify that she was never molested as a kid. Tesehki then posted text accusing Chrisean Rock of “stealing” other people’s trauma. “This shhh hurt on a whole diff level,” Tesehki noted. “How you trying [to] take me an Chas trauma and say it’s yours.” Chrisean Rock’s story was also questioned by the grandmother of her child, Karlissa Saffold Harvey.

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JT Congratulates Lil Uzi Vert For “Eternal Atake 2” Despite Negative Fan Reactions

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

JT and Lil Uzi Vert always support each other through thick and thin, so it’s nice when the latter circumstance comes up more often than the former. Moreover, she recently took to Instagram to congratulate them on their brand new album Eternal Atake 2, penning a message on how proud she is of her boo. “So proud of you always!” the former City Girl wrote. “My top 3 is light year, pears to mars & Mr.chow honorable mention chill bae! Really the whole thing but that’s being bias because you do no wrong in my eyes! Forever your #1 fan! Paint the world white my baby, congratulations on EA2.”

However, a lot of Lil Uzi Vert fans don’t share this same sentiment, at least when it comes to the top three songs debate and the quality of Eternal Atake 2 as a whole. Many of them expressed disappointment in this LP, throwing “washed” allegations left and right while speaking on how much more they prefer their older catalog. Of course, fan reception isn’t everything, especially when the Philly rapper has someone like JT there to share some love. Maybe this initially negative reception ages like milk or this project doesn’t stand out in the wider Uzi catalog in retrospect.

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In addition, this follows some more backlash concerning Lil Uzi Vert, but for completely different reasons concerning JT. Some fans felt that she disrespected them when she didn’t post anything for National Boyfriend Day on October 3, as irrelevant as this aspect was for others online. Regardless of this omission, the couple’s pride for each other and in each other is usually no secret online. As such, maybe a specific post wasn’t necessary to show this, although it certainly couldn’t have hurt.

Meanwhile, as fans bicker and throw their hot takes around JT and Lil Uzi Vert’s music and relationship, they are just having a good time wherever they go. They’ve never been the type to get caught up in backlash, even though they’ve previously opened up about insecurities and celebrity pressures. Even if you weren’t a fan of Eternal Atake 2, you can be just as happy for the couple’s steady sailing.

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Travis Scott, Sexyy Red And More Celebrate Young Thug’s Freedom

October 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s Halloween for most of the world, but it’s Young Thug’s day for hip hop fans. The rapper was set free on Thursday after a lengthy trial. He was given 15 years probation, and a host of conditions upon release, but he was released, and that’s what matters. The hip hip world showed their support for Young Thug all throughout his trial. Other rappers made it clear that they were desperate to see their peer released, so he could assume his legendary career. Now that it’s happened, the celebration has begun.

Sexyy Red, a rapper who was repeatedly cited Young Thug as her “twin,” took to Twitter to voice her happiness. “They let twin out,” she exclaimed. Jay Electronica took a wordier, Jay Electronica-esque approach in his tweet. He praised Allah and reminded Thugger to make the most of his second chance. “Praise be to Allah they let this man come home,” he wrote. “Be Great Slime.” DJ Mustard also got in on the celebration by noting that Halloween has been topped. “Thug free,” he tweeted out. “What a day!” NBA athlete James Harden voiced his support more subtly. He tweeted out a snake to represent the rapper’s “slime” aesthetic.

Travis Scott Called Young Thug His “Brudda”

THEY LET TWIN OUT!!!

— Sexyy Red (@SexyyRed314_) October 31, 2024

The most notable show of love, however, came from Travis Scott. Thug and Travis Scott rose to fame around the same time. Thugger appeared on Scott’s breakout mixtape, Days Before Rodeo. He’s stellar on the track “Mamacita,” which gained renewed interest during his trial. The mixtape was uploaded to streaming, which exposed it to a brand new generation. “Mamacita” also featured an exemplary verse from Thug’s friend Rich Homie Quan, who died on September 5. Young Thug and the Astroworld superstar have a particularly strong bond.

Unsurprisingly, Travis Scott posted a photo alongside Thugger. He posted the photo on his Instagram Story with the caption: “My brudda otw home.” The man who narrated Travis Scott’s first album, Rodeo, also stepped in with words of support. T.I. posted his own photos of Thug on Twitter. “Welcome Home lil bruddah,” he wrote. “It’s been too long… Time to get back to it!!!” T.I. had previously gone on record to state that he would make sure Thug was taken care of when he got home. Thankfully, he’s home a lot sooner than anybody anticipated. Check out additional celeb posts below.

THUG FREE WHAT A DAY !!!!!!

— Mustard (@mustard) October 31, 2024

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Tokyo Toni Believes Chrisean Rock’s Incest Allegations Against Tesehki

October 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chrisean Rock sent shockwaves through the reality sphere when trailer for Baddies: Midwest dropped. The rapper accused her older sister, Tesehki, of molesting her when they were both children. Tesehki was predictably shocked, and the trailer saw her threaten to sue Rock. Several celebrities have weighed in on the incest allegations, including Rock’s own mother in law. On October 30, Tokyo Toni opted to get in the mix as well. Blac Chyna’s mother took to Instagram to voice her support for Rock and what she’d claimed.

Tokyo Toni took a surprisingly candid approach to Chrisean Rock’s allegations. “Well if she was touched she was touched,” the reality star stated. “Why are we acting shocked about that? I’m not shocked and I believe her. Every word.” Tokyo Toni took a beat before elaborating on her perspective. “Unfortunately, it happens,” she noted. Toni’s decision to believe Chrisean Rock’s allegations was a stark departure from the way that the rapper’s mother in law responded. Karlissa Savoy Harvey, Blueface’s mother, also took to Instagram to make her opinion on the matter known.

Tokyo Toni Isn’t ‘Shocked’ By Rock’s Claims

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Instead of supporting the mother of her grandson, though, Harvey took Tesehki’s side. She noted that the elder sister has “well, beautiful mannered kids” and is more than willing to give Tesehki the benefit of the doubt in terms of the incest allegations. Interestingly, Tokyo Toni has been on the side of Harvey and Blueface in the past. When the two were in the midst of ongoing social media drama with Chrisean Rock, Toni got on Instagram to vent about the situation. Toni expressed sympathy for Harvey, in particular, and claimed that Harvey should have “beat the living sh*t” out of Rock.

“She shoulda whooped ya,” Tokyo Toni added. “She shoulda knocked your other f**king teeth out.” It’s an unexpected turn of events to see the reality star show support and even sympathy to Rock after these 2022 remarks. The allegiances between Tokyo Toni, Chrisean Rock, and Harvey have shifted radically in the last few years, however. One can only imagine the drama that’s going to result from Rock’s incest allegations. Baddies: Midwest is set to premiere November 3 on the Zeus Network.

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Halle Bailey Dresses Like Halle Berry’s James Bond Character For Halloween

October 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yes, Halle Bailey’s name was inspired by Halle Berry. The former’s parents considered naming her “Hailey,” but decided to change it to “Halle” as a tribute to the Oscar-winning actress. Bailey has had an impressive career over her own in the last decade, as evidenced by her leading role in the Little Mermaid remake. Halle Bailey decided to pay tribute to her near-namesake, however, this Halloween. She dressed like Berry’s character from the James Bond film Die Another Day, and the internet was impressed.

Die Another Day may not be one of the most acclaimed 007 films. In fact, the tepid critical response to the film led producers to give the MI6 agent a gritty reboot with Daniel Craig a few years later. That said, Halle Berry’s presence, and her orange swim suit, remains one of the film’s best known images. Halle Bailey went all out with the recreation. She donned Berry’s short hair, orange bikini, and even the knife and holster that the character wears in the film. Bailey has a knack for recreating iconic film characters, as evidenced by her decision to dress like Janet Jackson from Poetic Justice in 2023.

Halle Bailey Referred To Halle Berry As Her ‘Queen’

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Interestingly enough, Halle Bailey wasn’t the only musician who decided to cosplay as Berry. Coi Leray and Tyla decided to pay tribute to the iconic actress by dressing up as characters from different films. Leray dressed up like Berry’s Catwoman, and Tyla decided to take a left turn by dressing up like Berry’s character from The Flintstones Movie. All three celebs earned praise from their fans, but it was the Halle Berry co-sign that made the biggest impact. She wrote that Bailey, Leray and Tyla “crushed it” above a Pop Crave tweet rounding up the different costumes.

It was Halle Bailey, however, who received individualized praise for her costume. The singer posted pics of her in character, and Halle Berry was effusive in her praise. “Awe …my girl did that,” Berry wrote in the comment section. “What a huge compliment! Love you angel.” Halle Bailey was awe struck by the praise, and returned the love. “My queen approves,” she wrote on her Instagram Story. “My life is made.”

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Ari Lennox Reveals She Wants Out Of “Manipulative” Dreamville Contract

October 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ari Lennox has been part of Dreamville Records since day one. She was the first female artist, and first singer, to appear on the label, and she’s been part of every Dreamville compilation to date. Lennox has displayed fantastic musical chemistry with the likes of J. Cole and JID over the years. Unfortunately, the unity of the Revenge of the Dreamers comps has not extended to the business side of things. Ari Lennox took to Instagram on Tuesday night to put the label on blast for mishandling her career.

Ari Lennox cited Dreamville and its parent label, Interscope, for failing to prioritize her career. She claimed that both sides have been “playing with her all month,” and she’s fed up with it. She also accused Dreamville of being clueless when it came to how to market her strengths as an artist. “I’m so tired of people treating me like they’re sorry for me and like l’m the face of mental health,” she opined. “I’m ok and l’ve never been happier. What I don’t like is being signed and lied to and manipulated.” Ari then claimed that “not one person at those labels ever knew how to market or protect me.”

Ari Lennox Blasted Dreamville’s Inability To Market Her

Ari Lennox may have decided to take the gloves off, but she still alluded to there being a lot more drama behind the scenes. “Y’all don’t know the half,” she added. “Constant let down and neglect. This industry stuff will never be for me.” The caption she provided with the Instagram message may have been the most scathing indictment of Dreamville and Interscope of all. “I want out of my contract,” she wrote. Lennox also tagged both labels.

The text post that Ari Lennox made was accompanied by a nearly twenty minute Instagram Live in which she voiced her discontent with Dreamville. “I feel like I’ve been played,” she repeatedly stated. Ari Lennox told fans that she was willing to put up with other shortcomings on the label’s part as long as she could get her music out. Once she began to be sidled by delays, however, she decided to go straight to fans and clarify why she has yet to bless them with another album. It’ll be fascinating to see how Dreamville responds to Ari Lennox’s very public airing out.

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