With Drake taking L after L lately, he is seemingly doing anything imaginable to come out with a win. In his mind, that is following the ex-wife of Mustard, Chanel Thierry, on Instagram. Fans caught notice of it and now it is becoming quite the trending topic online. The Boy is always up to some passive aggressive behavior and that was especially the case with his social media posts during his beef with Kendrick Lamar. It was a tactic he used to try and instigate the latter to respond, and it wound up backfiring in the end. We will just have to wait and see how this turns out, as Drake following Mustard’s ex-wife is reportedly a revenge scheme.
That information comes courtesy of AceShowBiz, as they say a source close to Drake’s camp let the cat out of the bag. So far, fans are confused with Drake’s plan on X. One user writes, “Y’all believing Aubrey doing some damage by following Mustard’s EX wife is just proof that y’all view women as property. Mustard been moved on & has a baby otw. I doubt he cares about who follows his ex or who she follows. Y’all need to grow up, & Aubs should do the same.” For those unaware, Mustard initiated the divorce between him and Chanel Thierry back in May 2022. Irreconcilable differences were the driving force in his decision, and things have been rocky, to say the least. Chanel has accused Mustard of emotional abuse and failure to pay child support. The “Not Like Us” producer shut down all of those claims in court documents, as he still continues to fight for custody of his three kids.
“Chanel’s claim that I have starved her out financially since separation is a flat-out lie. I continued to pay all of Chanel’s living expenses, including all of her credit card bills. I also continued paying Chanel’s housing costs and the children’s expenses including school tuition”. Mustard is now in a relationship with girlfriend Brittany Stroud, and they are now expecting their first child together soon.
What are your thoughts on Drake and Mustard’s ex-wife Chanel Thierry following each other on Instagram? Do you think The Boy is plotting something here, why or why not? Could you see these two linking up in the near future? How do you think Mustard will react if something materializes? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Mustard and Drake. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Cash Jones, better known as Wack 100, attempted to post bail for Duane “Keefe D” Davis,” the man charged in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Wack had already discussed his intentions to post Keefe D’s bail in the past but his appearance in court this week didn’t necessarily work out as he hoped. The judge met his offer with skepticism and pressed Wack on the legitimacy of the funds. Below, we’ll be diving into the details surrounding Wack’s recent appearance in court.
Duane “Keefe D” Davis, 60, arrives in a Las Vegas court on October 19, 2023 for his arraignment on murder charges in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. (Photo by John Locher / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN LOCHER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Duane “Keefe D” Davis faces a first-degree murder charge for his alleged role in the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur and injured Death Row Records founder Suge Knight. Arrested last September, Davis, now 61, lived in the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson with his wife and son. His arrest came decades after he had detailed his involvement in the shooting through a federal proffer agreement, which initially granted him immunity for his statements related to the case.
Davis has pleaded not guilty and maintains that his health conditions, including a prior colon cancer diagnosis, necessitate his release to house arrest. The court set his trial date for November. However, he argues that the deterioration of his health relates to poor health conditions. Keefe D said that his condition worsened due to a lack of proper nutrition and medical care.
Wack 100’s Bail Offer
According to Rolling Stone, Cash “Wack 100” Jones’s involvement in the case emerged when Davis testified that Jones was providing $112,500 as a non-refundable deposit for his $750,000 bond. This offer raised questions, particularly after a recorded jail call suggested a link between Jones’s funding and deal to exploit Davis’s story for commercial gain. Prosecutors argued that Wack’s bail money offer might connect to a potential series or film project detailing Davis’s life and the events surrounding Tupac’s murder.
During a court hearing, prosecutors played a portion of a jail call between Jones and Davis. In the call, Jones proposed creating a series about Davis’s life. Wack mentioned that some of the potential episodes would focus on Davis’ upbringing as a youth, as well as particular individuals surrounding the East Coast-West Coast feud, such as Sean “Diddy” Combs, Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, and his late nephew Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, who is the suspected shooter in Tupac’s murder. Ultimately, the judge expressed concerns that the bail money might derive from a transaction where Davis benefits from discussing the crime.
Interestingly enough, during an interview with Vlad TV, Wack 100 revealed that he previously crossed paths with Keefe D at his studio. Wack explained that, at the time, he was in the process of securing the life rights of Orlando Anderson. There’s no confirmation whether there’s any connection between that conversation and Wack’s alleged proposal to create a series out of Keefe D’s life story.
The jail call in question relates to two conversations that Keefe D had: one with his wife and another with Wack. In his conversation with his wife, he reportedly said, “Cash [Jones] ain’t got no damn money to get me out.” Over the recorded call, he also reportedly heard told her that Wack serves as a front. “[It’s] the Jewish man that own the fucking movie company. Cash ain’t got no fucking money to own no fucking movie company. …They just using him as a front, so it won’t look like they did it, you know what I’m saying?”
However, Keefe D told the court that he lied to his wife, who didn’t trust Wack, to “get her off my back.” He added that he only lied to her to get her to sign off on something related to the case. “I said [Jones] had no money like that… just so she could sign the fucking bond and leave as is,” he testified.
The call involving Wack 100 painted another picture, however. Prosecutors played the call where Wack reportedly detailed potential plans for a television project including filming 10 episodes before the trial ends. “My thing is, fuck the movie shit, takes too long. We get to that later. Let’s do the series, you know what I’m saying?” Wack said. But when the defense lawyer asked Wack if he has “anything in writing that states that you will derive any benefit from Keffe D’s release and his story?,” Wack responded, “No, I don’t.
The Court’s Scrutiny
LAD VEGAS, NV – JUNE 25: Cash “Wack 100” Jones, who put up the bail for Duane “Keffe D” Davis, is shown during an interview in a court hearing for Davis on June 25, 2024 at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Davis is accused of orchestrating the 1996 slaying of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The judge denied Davis’ request to be released on bond. (Photo by K.M. Cannon-Pool/Getty Images)
Judge Carli Kierny expressed doubts about the source of the bail money, highlighting the need for transparency and legality. She emphasized that the funds used for bail should not come from any agreement where Davis profits from recounting his involvement in Shakur’s murder. Although Jones testified via Zoom, claiming that his offer was unconditional and not tied to any business deal, the court remained unconvinced.
Judge Kierny decided to withhold a final ruling on the bail until she could review the bank records submitted by Jones. She pointed out that the defense failed to sufficiently demonstrate that the bail money was unconnected to any commercial exploitation of Davis’s story. This left Davis’s bail status uncertain, with the court demanding clearer evidence of the money’s source.
Health Concerns & Desperation
Davis’s plea for house arrest also centered on his health issues. He testified about his deteriorating condition, citing his need for better medical care and nutrition. Davis described the inadequate food and healthcare in jail, arguing that these conditions were life-threatening given his history of cancer. He admitted to lying to his wife during a recorded jail visit, claiming he did so out of desperation to secure her cooperation in posting bail.
Wack 100’s involvement in posting Keefe D’s bail revolves around a $112,500 deposit, which has raised questions about the legitimacy and source of the funds. Keefe D, charged with the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, argues for house arrest due to his health issues. The court, led by Judge Carli Kierny, will examine whether the bail money links to a potential commercial deal to exploit Davis’s story. Jones, appearing via Zoom, denied any such business arrangement. The court awaits further evidence before deciding on Davis’s immediate release.
Wack 100 testified as to why he wants Duane “Keefe D” Davis out on bond during an appearance in court on Tuesday, arguing that he’s a “monumental guy” in the community. He had attempted to pay off a chunk of Keefe’s bail but a judge rejected the move over suspicions regarding his motivations and questions from where the money came. Wack claimed the funds came from his business, 100 Entertainment.
“I know him from passing. I know his son. We sat down and talked a few times in general about personal things when he was having his bout with cancer. Personal things, industry stuff. Just regular conversation,” Wack said. “He’s always been a monumental guy in our community. And I’ve helped several people in our community, whether it was funerals, whether it was for bail.”
LAD VEGAS, NV – JUNE 25: Cash “Wack 100” Jones, who put up the bail for Duane. “Keffe D” Davis, is shown during an interview in a court hearing for Davis on June 25, 2024, at the Regional Justice. Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Davis is accused of orchestrating the 1996 slaying of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The judge denied Davis’ request to be released on bond. (Photo by K.M. Cannon-Pool/Getty Images)
Judge Carli Kierny also suggested that Wack was only interested in landing an interview with Keefe. In response, Wack promised the interview would only occur after the trial ended. “It would have to be [after the trial],” he said. “It couldn’t go the other way, it couldn’t go the other way because if he’s guilty … he’s gonna be looked upon a certain way. If he’s innocent as I think he is and I know him to be understanding the case, then he’ll be looked at a total different way.”
Police arrested Keefe back in September of last year, 25 years after 2Pac’s death. Be on the lookout for further updates on Wack 100 and Keefe D on HotNewHipHop.
The Gen-Z heartbreak king is back: Omar Apollo is gearing up to drop his second album, God Said No. As indicated by the album’s singles, Apollo experimented with a multitude of sounds, and the album promises to be equal parts sexy and reflective. Ahead of God Said No, we’ve put together a nifty guide on what to expect from Apollo’s much anticipated sophomore album.
Release date
God Said No is out 6/28 via Warner Records. Find more information here.
Tracklist
1. “Be Careful With Me”
2. “Spite”
3. “Less Of You”
4. “Done With You”
5. “Plane Trees” Feat. Mustafa
6. “Drifting”
7. “Empty”
8. “Life’s Unfair”
9. “Against Me”
10. “While U Can”
11. “Dispose Of Me”
12. “How”
13. “Pedro”
14. “Glow”
Features
The only listed feature on God Said No is Mustafa. Actor Pedro Pascal will also have a spoken portion on the album.
Singles
So far, Apollo has released “Spite,” “Dispose Of Me,” and “Less Of You” as singles from God Said No.
Artwork
You can see the God Said No artwork below.
Warner Records
Tour Dates
You can see the God Said No tour dates below.
08/20 – Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
08/21 – Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
08/23 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
08/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Highmark Skyline Stage at The Mann
09/03 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
09/04 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
09/06 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion
09/07 – Forest Hills, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium
09/10 – Cincinnati, OH @ The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park
09/11 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater
09/13 – Charlotte, NC @ Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
09/14 – Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
09/16 – Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park
09/17 – Orlando, FL @ Orlando Amphitheater
09/19 – Houston, TX @ The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall
09/21 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
09/22 – Irving (Dallas), TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
09/24 – Bentonville, AR @ The Momentary
09/26 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
09/29 – Vancouver, BC @ Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
10/01 – Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
10/02 – Troutdale, OR @ McMenamins Edgefield
10/04 – Berkeley, CA @ The Greek Theatre
10/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
10/08 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
10/10 – Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Amphitheatre
10/11 – San Diego, CA @ The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Back in October, Megan Thee Stallion first began teasing her new era after freeing herself from her old record deal and going independent. In just a few days, she’ll reveal the culmination of her efforts in the form of her third album, Megan, which she announced just after launching her Hot Girl Summer Tour. Here’s everything to know about the new album.
Release Date:
Megan is out 6/28 via Hot Girl Productions LLC. Pre-save it here.
Features on the album include New York Drill rapper Kyle Ricch, who appears on “B.A.S.,” Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba, and Memphis rapper GloRilla, with whom Megan previously featured on “Wanna Be” and its remix. In addition, R&B star Victoria Monét appears on “Spin,” while Texas rap royalty (heh) UGK appears on “Paper Together” (whether that means an unreleased Pimp C verse is included remains to be seen). Megan said there is a hidden feature in a livestream:
— InquisitiveCarter.com (IG: @InquisitiveCarter) (@InquisitiveCEnt) June 26, 2024
Singles:
So far, Meg has released three singles: “Hiss“; “Cobra“; and “Boa.”
Artwork:
In sharing the cover for Megan, the Houston Hottie caused some controversy among fans, who decried the original art’s departure from the previously established snake theme of the promotion to date. However, it appeared Meg was ready for the backlash, as she had not just one but two snakier covers ready to go. You can see all three covers below.
The US leg of the Hot Girl Summer tour will be done before the album’s release, but there’s a European leg remaining. After that, Meg may swing back around to the states to perform all her new songs, so stay tuned.
Following the release of her well-received 2022 debut album Hypnos, Ravyn Lenae has teamed up with the ultimate collaborator, Ty Dolla Sign, on a new single, “Dream Girl.” The song also coincides with the announcement of Lenae’sBird’s Eye tour that is set to kick off later this year.
The tour is a two-parter, with a North American run in October and then some European shows in November. Tickets go on sale on June 28 at 10 a.m. PT, and more information can be found on Lenae’s website. Additionally, she’ll also be supporting Omar Apollo (a former tourmate) for a one-off performance at the iconic Red Rocks.
Listen to “Dream Girl” above and check out the tour dates below.
Ravyn Lenae 2024 Tour Dates: Bird’s Eye
09/26 — Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheater *
10/05 — Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre
10/08 — New York, NY @ Webster Hall
10/10 — Toronto, Ontario @ The Opera House
10/12 — Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
10/16 — Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
10/18 — Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn
10/20 — Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
10/25 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
10/26 — San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
11/10 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Vega
11/11 — Berlin, Germany @ Säälchen
11/12 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Bitterzoet
11/15 — Paris, France @ La Machine du Moulin Rouge
11/17 — Brussels, Belgium @ Le Botanique
11/18 — London, England @ Brixton Electric
11/19 — Manchester, England @ Gorilla
* supporting Omar Apollo
Bird’s Eye is out 8/9 via Atlantic. Find out more information here.
Fans are shivering with anticipation for Kendrick Lamar‘s upcoming music video for “Not Like Us.” But the behind the scenes footage is proving to be equally as captivating as the yet-to-be-released visual. Last week, Lamar was in Compton filming the video for the Drake diss track, and several fans showed up to witness history in the making.
In between shooting scenes for the video, Lamar walked by fans. As he was passing by the crowd, a fan pinched him on the cheek. This prompted a huge smile from Lamar, who was seen glowing as a result.
A clip of Lamar reacting to his cheek being pinched has gone viral on social media, with many fans finding Lamar’s reaction adorable.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) called this “the pookiefication of kendrick lamar”)
This year has been one of the wildest for hip-hop in quite some time. Most of that can be attributed the thrilling battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Those first few days of May where they went tit for tat with diss records was an unforgettable moment. Of course, that brief stretch included “Not Like Us”, which is seen as Kendrick’s dagger and the West Coast’s as well. The record became an instant hit, partially because of Mustard’s incredible beat. The latter has been one of the top-flight producers for a while now, notching collaborations with so many superstars. However, this Kendrick Lamar collaboration did not come as easy as the others.
The critically acclaimed beat crafter sat down with Big Boy to talk about the song, as well as The Pop Out and much more. During their hour-long sit-down, Mustard explained that he was sending Lamar beat after beat during the back-and-forth with Drake. In fact, he says it was around five a day and probably hit almost 100 in total. Ultimately though, he was not sure what would happen. Then, he received a text while driving to a baby shower, saying that the Compton rapper dropped another diss track. Shortly after, Mustard said he got another message that read one of the best quotables from the song, “‘Mustard on the beat ho’”.
He told Big Boy he was all sorts of confused, “I’m like ‘Wtf did I miss?’ And that’s how I heard the song on the 405 freeway, driving, and I start spazzing…listening to it over and over. I couldn’t believe it”, Mustard explained. Even though, he is a fantastic producer, the Los Angeles, California native can now say he is a part of a historical moment in the genre’s history. Mustard is doing a great job of capitalizing on this, as he is dropping his new album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed, on July 26.
What are your thoughts on how Mustard heard “Not Like Us” for the first time? Is this one of the best diss tracks of all time, why or why not? Where does this beat rank for Mustard’s discography? Will this become the most iconic diss record ever? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Mustard and Kendrick Lamar. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who is facing murder charges for the killing of 2Pac, says he’s suffering from cancer and the conditions in jail are exacerbating his health problems. Appearing in court for a hearing on Tuesday, he attempted to get out on bond with the help of Wack 100. In pleading his case, he argued that his cancer had returned.
“I got cancer,” he said candidly, “I been in jail eating processed food. I had colon cancer… they serve all this processed food, they don’t serve no fruit, it’s terrible. Fake potatoes, fake milk. Fake everything. It ain’t good for an ex-cancer patient. I got it again.”
Duane “Keefe D” Davis, 60, appears in a Las Vegas court on October 19, 2023, for his arraignment on murder charges in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Shakur, 25, died on September 7, 1996, six days after being shot while in a car near the Las Vegas Strip. (Photo by John Locher / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN LOCHER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Keefe further argued: “They took me to the hospital on May 5. He came into my cell and said, ‘Hurry up and get dressed, you need emergency surgery.’ They referred me to my cancer doctor so I went and seen him on May 8 and he said, ‘I’ll get you to do a colonoscopy in a week, CT scan in two weeks, CT scan in three weeks.’ They haven’t came here to do nothing. I’m in a life situation and I will do anything to save my life.”
Keefe D Details His Struggles With Cancer
Tupac murder suspect Keefe D goes on a rant about how his cancer came back after eating the processed food in prison.
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) June 25, 2024
While Keefe and Wack were able to come up with the $750,000, the judge denied his bond request over suspicions as to where the money came from. Additionally, the court wasn’t buying Wack’s reasoning for wanting Keefe out. Be on the lookout for further updates on Duane “Keefe D” Davis on HotNewHipHop.
With the dust pretty much settled on the word sparring between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, Wack 100 came clean on No Jumper. After originally anointing The Boy the winner at one point, the controversial artist manager admits that is no longer the case. According to HipHopDX, Wack 100 says that YG showing up to K-Dot’s The Pop Out was a “huge L”. The My Krazy Life MC was one of many special guests at the already iconic show. Tyler, The Creator, Dr. Dre, Roddy Ricch, and ScHoolboy Q, are just a few others to name. It truly was a uniting moment for the West Coast hip-hop scene and further proof for Wack 100 that Drake has lost.
In the short clip, he also feels that the Canadian megastar can never perform “Family Matters”, especially the YG verse. “The West Coast is behind Kendrick. A huge L for Drake. The worst part about that was YG”, Wack says. “[Drake] name-drops him. Drake can never perform that song (‘Family Matters’) and mention YG’s name”.
wack 100 says drake took a huge L after YG choose to stand with Kendrick Lamar . Drake can never use that YG verse on family matters ever again pic.twitter.com/Yhloja1fVC
The hip-hop figure continues, “But he did that to himself cause if YG didn’t approve of that you got K-Dot looking at YG. Kendrick Lamar the biggest thing in the West Coast, so why the f*** would YG wanna be in bad standings with that?”. As per usual, several fans online were confused at how this was a loss for Drake. “And Drake never said YG should side with him but that he is the guy that bang a set not Kendrick. The verse still has ground to me”, one X user writes. Drake might still feel like this is a “twenty-v-one”, but it seems pretty far-fetched that he was going to be able to win this duel.
What are your thoughts on Wack 100 saying that Drake took a massive loss when YG joined Kendrick Lamar at the Pop Out? Is this one of the more definitive beef defeats in hip-hop history? Why do you think Drake tried to get YG to side with him? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Wack 100, Drake, YG, and Kendrick Lamar. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
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