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Michael Rubin Addresses Backlash To His Comments About Black Culture

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Michael Rubin’s recent appearance on The Breakfast Club drew some significant uproar from the Internet for a couple of different reasons. One of these was his comments about Drake attending his White Party in the aftermath of the Kendrick Lamar battle, which led DJ Akademiks to claim that the 6ix God took 20 OVO affiliates with him to bring some muscle to the table in case anyone was about to ask why Baka was still around. But the real controversy behind Rubin’s radio show appearance was his comments about not liking certain parts of Black culture, remarks which he’s now apologized for.

“I got a phone call from one of the people I have the most respect for in the world,” Michael Rubin tweeted on Thursday afternoon (August 15) after his comments on Black people hating on other Black people caused viral backlash. “They told me while they appreciate my intention, it’s not my place to speak on Black culture. I get it and really appreciate the input! My intention was to say how important it is that we need to uplift each other, stop hate on each other, and push each other to win, and always root for each other’s success! My bad, Much love and appreciate the feedback [two heart emojis]. @breakfastclubam @djenvy @cthagod @LorenLorosa.”

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Michael Rubin’s Apology For Black Culture Comments

Elsewhere, this is what Michael Rubin had to say about banning Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss track at his Fourth of July White Party this year since Drake was attending. “It was true,” he said of the rumors on The Breakfast Club. “I just didn’t think it was appropriate, so I said, ‘Hey, let’s not play anyone’s music that’s feuding with anyone here.’ That was a me decision. I just thought it wasn’t the appropriate thing to do.”

Meanwhile, Michael Rubin also defended Meek Mill’s heterosexuality amid rumors spurred by the Diddy revelations that he’s actually attracted to other genders. “When I see the narrative of a really good friend of mine like Meek, and people are trying to… Again, if he was gay — which there’s not one gay bone in his body — who cares, number one,” he shared. “If people wanna be gay, it is 2024. Who the f**k cares? Number two, there’s not a gay bone in his body, so why do people wanna lie about that? Why do people want to change the narrative of a bet he made with me to try to hurt him?”

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Akbar V Claps Back At Latto For Not Naming Nicki Minaj As The GOAT Woman Rapper

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Akbar V is speaking up for former onetime collaborator Nicki Minaj, arguing that she is the greatest female rapper of all time after Latto dubbed Lil’ Kim as the true G.O.A.T. The Love & Hip-Hop alum and rapper took to X/Twitter Wednesday to respond to Latto’s claim that the Brooklyn rapper is the most impactful woman in hip-hop history.

Minaj and Latto have been feuding since 2022, after a war of words that began when Minaj interpreted a tweet from Latto as a subliminal shot. They have not engaged with each other publicly since a lengthy back-and-forth. The public aspect of their beef all but ended when Latto mentioned that Minaj’s husband is a registered sex offender. Fans interpreted Latto ranking Kim over Minaj as an intentional slight. Kim and Minaj also feuded publicly at the beginning of the latter’s career. Akbar V appears to be one of those people.

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Akbar V Responds To Latto’s Claim That Lil Kim Is The GOAT Female MC

Latto first dubbed Lil Kim as the greatest during her Complex conversation with sister Brooklyn Nicole, where she first referred to herself as the greatest before recognizing the “Crush On You” rhymer’s impact. “But like, the GOAT is Lil Kim, for sure. Fashion icon, timeless music, timeless looks, gon’ forever be a staple, in not only rap, but female rap. And she the GOAT because she is a queen for real, like, off camera, she a queen […]I love her, and she ‘Big Mama,’ too. It’s just a ‘Big Momma thang,’” referencing both Kim’s track of the same name, as well her own song, “Big Mama.” Akbar V, like many Nicki Minaj fans, disagreed, and wanted her perspective to be known.

While Latto recognizes Kim as the number one female rapper, she acknowledged Minaj back in April when she named the Queens MC in her top 3, though she refused to say her name. “Gotta say Kim,” Latto told Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 radio station when asked about her favorite female rappers. “Imma say Left Eye, rest in peace Left Eye. And shawty,” which fans quickly interpreted as a reference to Nicki Minaj. Latto’s a Lil Kim fan, even though it is possible that some part of her consistent praise is digging at a former friend and musical influence.

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Matthew Perry Update: Multiple Arrests Made In Connection With Death Investigation

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Law enforcement said Thursday morning that they charged multiple people in connection with the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Perry, 54, was found face down in the pool at his Pacific Palisades home on Oct. 28, 2023. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office attributed his death, in part, to the acute effects of ketamine. Authorities in Southern California arrested at least one person early Thursday. Later in the day, federal prosecutors will reportedly unseal an indictment that details the allegations against that individual. The indictment will also name others.

Ketamine has been a popular party drug for decades. In recent years, it has shown potential as an alternative treatment for depression. A growing number of clinics offer it as an infusion or injection for a wide variety of mental health problems. Perry had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy to treat depression and anxiety. However, his last session took place more than a week prior to his death.

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Arrests Made In Connection To Matthew Perry Death

The levels of ketamine in Matthew Perry’s body were high, equivalent to the amount used for general anesthesia during surgery. The coroner ultimately ruled his death an accident, citing other factors outside of the ketamine in his system. Contributing factors also included drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine, a synthetic opioid used to treat opioid addiction.

Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, had been open about his struggles with substance abuse. He detailed his struggles in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.” At the time of his death, he had been clean for over a year and a half. Perry’s death is not the first time that law enforcement has investigated drug-related celebrity deaths. Michael Jackson’s private physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. He provided the singer with a fatal dose of powerful drugs in 2009. In 2022, a California court sentenced a drug dealer to 17.5 years in prison for his involvement in Mac Miller’s death. Law enforcement have not yet revealed the arrested man’s name, nor have they set a court date.

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Meek Mill Goes Viral For His Tough Questions For Kamala Harris

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It seems like the absolutely chaotic 2024 summer we’ve had so far is getting Meek Mill slowly but surely back into electoral politics after years of advocacy and other politically, legislatively, or socially relevant work. Moreover, he recently took to Twitter with a tough question that he wants to ask Kamala Harris. For those unaware, the “5AM In Philly” MC explained how he doesn’t really know a lot about either Harris or her opponent, Donald Trump, beyond what the media has told him and the theories that he came across. As such, it looks like he chose to share that process of discovery, personal research, and policy evaluation with his followers instead of focusing on it himself.

“When I was locked up tv programming taught me every detail about ‘stormy Daniels’. That was when I learned the art of programming ….” Meek Mill had ranted about Trump. “My X has turned back to trump life again … i never did a history check on trump he even been to my hood with ot7 mobbing! He got shot at basically put his middle finger up after a bang out got hit in the head nobody ran. hope you get well too we get shot at a lot! Got indicted. still running for president! Who is this guy trump fr I know some wild guys but wtf lol just my thoughts!

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Meek Mill’s Question For Kamala Harris

“I’m not endorsing anybody I know nothing about politics …” Meek Mill continued. “He was owning building. I was living in north Philly in poverty getting shot at. Seeing death going to jail for environmental s**t … all I see on phones and tvs is trump. it’s like tf is this guy.” “I wanna ask Kamala Harris questions about her past as a da. Even if she had to be tough….” he said of the Democratic candidate. “All I hear is rumors of her. I would ask her 3 questions about black and brown men going to prison. And her views and try to help her understand from a survival standpoint point she may have never had to encounter!”

Furthermore, the irony is that Meek Mill endorsed Josh Shapiro to be Kamala Harris’ vice presidential running mate. Does he know about her campaign or not? We’ll see to what extent the Philly rapper will learn more…

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DJ Akademiks Claims Drake Took 20 OVO Affiliates To Michael Rubin’s White Party

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Michael Rubin’s recent Breakfast Club interview was controversial for many reasons, but one particularly interesting part of the conversation was when he talked about Drake’s attendance at his Fourth of July White Party this year. Moreover, this led DJ Akademiks to claim that the OVO mogul took 20 of his close associates, including his bodyguard Chubbs, to the event, and was the only one allowed to do so as everyone else had a tight one-guest limit. Not only that, but Ak claims that The Boy did so because he wanted to determine the temperature of his industry peers, since this bash went down about two months after the Kendrick Lamar battle ended.

Furthermore, Michael Rubin admitted that he banned Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” at his White Party due to Drake’s attendance. “It was true,” he said of these rumors about the diss track’s blacklisted status. “I just didn’t think it was appropriate, so I said, ‘Hey, let’s not play anyone’s music that’s feuding with anyone here.’ That was a me decision. I just thought it wasn’t the appropriate thing to do.”

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DJ Akademiks’ Claims Of Drake’s Entourage At White Party

 
 
 
 
 
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Elsewhere, though, a lot of fans don’t really care about this alleged intimidation tactic, and are just looking forward to whatever Drake does next. They already have their theories, as his recent Top Gun references have fans sleuthing as to how this could connect to a potential album’s possible theme. In addition, this also contributes to a lot of tiresome, albeit still captivating and interesting, discourse around the Kendrick Lamar battle that a lot of people would just rather ignore or leave behind at this point. But with so many unanswered questions, who can blame consumers for wanting to stay up to date.

Meanwhile, many rumors emerged about how people treated Drake and how he treated others during the White Party. Lil Wayne, for example, shouted GloRilla out as the only person to say hi to him at the event, which is odd considering the footage that surfaced of Drizzy speaking to Big Glo and how his tight relationship with Weezy continues to this day… Right? Well, other rumors are pointing towards that maybe not being the case, although it’s entirely possible that Tunechi was just talking about people that he hadn’t met in person before. Either way, this is a celebrity mystery that we will likely never confirm the details of for sure.

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Latto Takes Heat From Ice Spice Fans Amid Disappointing Sales Projections

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Latto’s new album Sugar Honey Iced Tea got a lot of love from her fanbase and from the wider hip-hop sphere… But comparison is the thief of joy. Moreover, some of her rival fanbases online, including that of Nicki Minaj and her big beef opponent Ice Spice, clowned the project’s first week sales projections, which point to a number 17 debut on the Billboard 200 chart with around 27,000 in album-equivalent units sold. Of course, this isn’t the worst chart debut of all time for an artist of the Atlanta femcee’s visibility, but it certainly isn’t making the big commercial splash that she and many others likely hoped for.

Numbers aren’t everything, but the fact that Latto has these feuds with other female rappers makes her (and them) an easy target for ridicule and clowning when things don’t go perfectly. But everyone would benefit from remembering that, beyond the very tip-top of the game which is still seeing diminishing returns compared to years past, pretty much every artist in the mainstream is finding it more and more difficult to get their sales numbers up without a massive and calculated backing campaign from the industry. For example, Ice Spice’s Y2K! debuted with 28,000 in first-week sales at number 18 on the Billboard chart, and despite it being about half the runtime of Sugar Honey Iced Tea, it still puts both LPs at pretty much the same level of commercial success for now.

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Latto Haters Clown Her (And Fans Defend Her) Over First Week Sales Projections For Sugar Honey Iced Tea

Instead, what will really differentiate a lot of these albums and narratives is longevity and how these femcees and other artists across the industry will maintain their momentum or squander it. In Latto’s case, she’s got a tour coming up very soon that could help in this regard. Find more reactions to Sugar Honey Iced Tea‘s sales projections down below.

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Meanwhile, this is what Ice Spice had to say about her and Latto’s beef. “I feel like if we ever spoke and I asked her ‘What’s the issue?’ it’d be like a blank stare,” she expressed during a recent interview. “It’d really be no issue whatsoever. Especially from me. I can understand a friendly competition, but I just feel like at this point it’s a joke that she’s just dragged out, and it’s just not even funny. Like, bro, ‘Think U The S**t’ is from January. You’re going to post a piece of s**t cake to announce something that’s good news for you? But it is kind of a compliment because you’re talking about something that’s supposed to be a fun moment for you and you’re making it about me… again.”

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