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Social Media Influencer Alleges Drake Scammed $2 Million Out Of Him On DJ Akademiks’ Stream

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“You’rе not a rap artist, you a scam artist with the hopes of being accеpted.” These Kendrick Lamar lyrics on are allegedly coming to light today thanks to a wild story trending online. A social media influencer claims he was scammed out of $2 million in crypto from Drake over an alleged deal. The 20-year-old, who is also a rapper, got on a stream with Drizzy’s biggest supporter, DJ Akademiks, to tell his story. According to him, he was trying to get the help of the Toronto rapper to flip the money and double it. The alleged agreement was that the hitmaker was going to follow this influencer on social media (including his businesses), appear in a music video in Dubai, get introduced to Jenna Ortega (?), and for Drake to post him on his page.

Overall, this whole recount is extremely murky and feels a bit unsubstantiated. With that said, we are taking this all with a grain of salt. Top5 is also a part of this wacky exchange, playing sort of a middleman role. Allegedly, he was in constant contact with the kid and Drake throughout. For his efforts, he would be able to keep some expensive jewelry if The Boy kept his word. Speaking of which, he was guaranteeing that he was going to take the $2 million, bet it on Stake, and turn it into $4 million.

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The 20-Year-Old Influencer Is Not Happy With Drake

However, that allegedly did not happen. The influencer goes on to say that he feels Drake and Top5 were staging all of this and were never going to fulfill his wishes. Things really got out of hand for the kid when he asked to speak with Drake directly. According to him, he asked for The Boy to send him a screenshot of how much money he made on the crypto betting site, and it was nowhere close to expected total.

Instead, the influencer alleges Drake only brought in $700,000. Additionally, he alleges that Top5 is hiding with the rest of his money and has been splurging with it. At this point of the explanation, the youngster claims to have screenshots of the Stake balance, as well as one that shows Drake doesn’t follow him anymore on social media. Finally, he plays a voicemail that appears to be from Drake. In it, he’s telling him that he essentially needs to chill out and it’s not a big deal. However, for someone who is nowhere near his financial status, this influencer is enraged over this loss. Drake allegedly then offers him some involvement in some business moves he has planned, but he’s not buying it. Again, this all very messy, and hopefully more information will surface to clear this up.

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T-Pain Reveals How Much Money He Made From His First Recording Contract

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T-Pain got a massive advance in his first record label deal, though he blew through the money very quickly. While on tour with Bay Area rapper LaRussell last month, the two, along with fellow rapper Tietta, sat down for a Free Game Friday session to talk about record labels. The rapper/singer says his first record deal was favorable, since he was 18 when he signed. But he spent so much of the money irresponsibly that he was eventually in the “negative.”

“First deal, that whole first joint was 15/85,” said T-Pain. “But they gave me crazy money, so I didn’t even care. Like, bro, they straight-up was like, ‘Alright, deal’s done. Here you go.’” T-Pain added that the label gave him a $40 million advance, a number so big that his circle pressured him to accept the deal. LaRussell asked if T-Pain had ever gotten a royalty check. “Oh, yeah. A lot. I still get a lot of royalties. I’m probably never gonna not get royalty checks,” he replied. He then remarked on his thoughts after signing the first contract. “I had to go look at my deal, I was like, ‘Oh, I’m about to get paid.’ And they was like, ‘No, the f*ck you not.’ And I was like, ‘Bro, there’s no way.’ And they were like, ‘There’s all the way, ‘cause here’s your signature, you stupid piece of sh*t.’”

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T-Pain’s Wild First Record Deal

Because T-Pain’s first advance was so large, he neglected to plan accordingly. Especially since he was 18 when he signed that contract. He talks about how he went from $40 million to “complete zero.” “What do you think I’m going to do with this money? Save it?” he jokingly asked during the conversation with LaRussell and Tietta.

T-Pain continues to rake in big money over two decades into his career, though not just from music. He recently revealed the amount of money he rakes in from an hour of live streaming himself playing video games. He explained that he makes $50,000 to $60,000 per hour from his time on the popular website Twitch. The rapper also detailed how the convenience and ease of live streaming caused him to think about how much more difficult it is to profit in the music industry, as most artists make the bulk of their money from going on the road and touring. The record label taking 85% of his earnings on his first contract is another example of how difficult it is to profit, and he has found much different avenues to make money since then.

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BossMan Dlow’s Manager Accused Of Scamming DJ Vlad For An Interview

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BossMan Dlow is in a pretty sticky situation right now, as a fan recently seemed to film Florida police arresting him and fans have many theories as to why. However, based on a recent tweet from none other than DJ Vlad, it seems like he might have another big issue to worry about when it comes to how he can move in his career. Moreover, the controversial VladTV host accused Dlow’s manager Chris Silvers of being a stingy negotiator and of withholding deposits over plans for an interview with the rapper. While there isn’t any public response from his team at press time, we’ll see whether or not this becomes more contentious in the future or if they clear up this misunderstanding.

“I want to warn everyone out there who is booking @bossman_dlow,” DJ Vlad’s tweet about BossMan Dlow’s manager read. “We recently gave his manager Chris Silvers a small deposit for an interview. After getting the deposit, he asked for 4 times the agreed upon amount and refused to return the deposit. D Low, you need to be a better Bossman and hire a real manager if you want to succeed in this business long-term.”

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DJ Vlad Claims BossMan Dlow’s Manager Is A Scammer

While a lot of fans thought that, if true, this is a pretty low move on BossMan Dlow’s manager’s part, others were more quick to clown DJ Vlad for this incident. “So you got finessed [crying-laughing emoji],” one fan on Twitter replied to this warning. Still, Vlad was happy to explain things further and defend himself, and we’ll see how far that goes. “The person who made the booking for us got finessed. It wasn’t a big amount, but it’s just surprising that they wouldn’t return the deposit after changing the terms.”

Meanwhile, some other Vlad detractors think that Chris Silvers actually isn’t BossMan Dlow’s manager at all, adding to the “finesse.” At the end of the day, this is sadly a more common occurrence these days thanks to the nature of social media. But what’s definitely true is that Dlow has bigger fish to fry at the moment than a VladTV interview. Maybe they can actually lock it in one day and laugh back at what happened.

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Sean Kingston’s Home Gets Raided, His Mother Arrested Amid Alleged Fraud Investigation

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Today, Sean Kingston’s Florida mansion was reportedly raided by authorities in connection to a lawsuit. The suit was filed in February of this year by Ver Ver Entertainment LLC. They accuse the performer of breach of contract as well as fraud. Allegedly, he reached out to the company last year to buy an entertainment system, which was reportedly worth roughly $150K. To lower the price, Kingston allegedly agreed to promote the product in a video with Justin Bieber but never followed through with his end of the deal.

“He likes having bling, he likes showing off, he’s a showman,” attorney Dennis Card claims. “My client has a $150,000 television sound system that’s in there, there’s also about $1 million worth of watches that are in there, there’s a $80,000 custom bed that was ordered. This is an organized systematic fraud.”

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Sean Kingston Accused Of Scamming Ver Ver Entertainment LLC

At the time of writing it’s unclear whether or not Kingston was home during the raid, though his 61-year-old mother Janice Turner was. She was taken into custody at the scene on various charges of fraud and theft. The company suing Kingston believes the musician didn’t “have any intention” of making a promotional video for their product. “He’s 100 percent a scammer, he’s on felony probation right now for trafficking in stolen property, he’s got judgments against him for procuring more than $1 million in watches without paying for them,” Card alleges. “This is just an ongoing pattern for Sean.”

What do you think of Sean Kingston’s home getting raided by authorities this morning because he allegedly failed to pay for a $150K entertainment system? What about his mother being taken into custody on various charges? Are you surprised or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kid Cudi Impersonator Tries To Scam Fans By Requesting Credit Card Info

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In an unfortunate turn of events, fans of Kid Cudi are finding themselves targeted by a fraudulent scammer posing as the acclaimed artist on social media. The scam, which involves requests for credit card information, has prompted Cudi to issue a stern warning to his followers. The account, going by “secret_account_kidcudi4” has been messaging people: “Heyyyy rager, this is kid cudi on my secret account!! I need your credit card information to continue my pursuit of happiness. This is really me, Scott mescudi. Proof (followed by a picture of Kid Cudi).” It’s not uncommon for celebrities to have multiple accounts like this where people impersonate them. “Yooo, IF ANYONE IS HITTIN YALL ON IG SAYIN THEYRE ME AND ASKIN FOR UR CREDIT CARD INFO, THAT IS NOT ME,” Cudi clarified on his official X account.

The scam, although obviously fake, is a serious matter still. This all comes with the risks associated with online interactions, particularly on social media platforms where impersonation and fraud are prevalent. However, Kid Cudi’s quick response highlights his commitment to protecting his fanbase from exploitation. As fans eagerly anticipate updates and engagement from their favorite artists, Cudi essentially emphasizes the need to remain vigilant and discerning. Moreover, his proactive approach serves as a reminder for fans to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of online communications, especially when personal information is involved.

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Kid Cudi Warns His Fanbase About Scammer

While the prevalence of scams targeting celebrities and their followers is unfortunate, it also highlights the importance of being aware that these scams exists. Given their frequency, fans need to remind themselves to stay alert. Kid Cudi’s cautionary message to fans comes in the wake of another troubling incident involving a prominent figure in the music industry. Moreover, speaking of scams and Internet security, Metro Boomin is another celebrity who experienced scamming, but in a different way. Metro recently shared details of mysterious phone calls he received leading up to the release of his album. “It all started 2 days before the album dropped and all these 416 numbers would call me back 2 back a million times. Got so bad I had to keep my phone on airplane mode,” his tweet read, accompanied by a picture of the back-to-back calls.

Fans quickly discerned that the phone numbers originated from the 416 area code, synonymous with Drake’s hometown of Toronto. This revelation adds a layer of complexity to the unfolding situation, raising questions about the potential connection between these incidents. Moreover, Metro proceeded to share screenshots that showed the hacker trying to order expensive luxury items to himself by pretending to be Metro. Ultimately, scams and hacks can happen to anyone. It’s a good idea to triple check any interactions these days.

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DDG Hilariously Confronts Baby Halo For “Scamming” Fans: Watch

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It’s only been a few months since DDG and Halle Bailey welcomed their first child together, and so far, the pair looks to be having a blast with parenthood. The rapper continues to show off his little one online, amusing followers with his new dad antics. Earlier this week, for example, he shared a funny skit in which he accused the baby of scamming fans out of their hard-earned cash.

In the clip, he picks up the infant and confronts him for accepting money in exchange for social media shoutouts, and not following through with his end of the deal. “If you need $2500 you can just ask me for it, you don’t have to scam people,” he tells Halo. “I let you use your Instagram because you said you wanted to look at your mommy’s pictures.”

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DDG Reminds Halo That His Mom Is The Little Mermaid

“Your mom is the little mermaid,” he also added, “she’s got money.” DDG’s not wrong, as on top of her blockbuster film appearances, Halle Bailey’s been hard at work on her music career. She’s collaborating with her sister Chloe on a new album, and just recently dropped her second solo single, “In Your Hands.” During a recent chat with fans on Instagram Live about her latest release, she even revealed that a lot of her lyrics were inspired by her son.

“The verses that I wrote, I wrote when I was pregnant, and in a way, it has like a double meaning,” she shared. “So the verses almost are to Halo, because I felt like I was singing to him just about how I’m always going to be here for him, and my journey as his mother, and all these things.” What do you think of DDG’s latest skit alongside baby Halo? Does it look like he’s having fun with fatherhood? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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YBN Nahmir Denies Scamming Fan For $200 After Adin Ross Pressure

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YBN Nahmir is clapping back at any and all detractors online, and is now dealing with some scamming accusations from a fan. Moreover, an up-and-coming artist leaked alleged DMs with him claiming that he paid $200 for him to promote him and their collab on social media. “I get it bro,” the rapper allegedly began his reply to the fan’s qualms before allegedly ghosting him altogether. “You know the thing with me is bro I’ll be agreeing to s**t but it’s just too low at the same time. Like I feel like it’s cool for me to post it on like my Snapchat story for the 200 you feel me? Feel like for my actual [story] it should be more like 500 do you feel me on Instagram? You feel me though, bro.”

“$200 is crazy lol,” YBN Nahmir expressed on Twitter shortly after the artist’s posts on the matter went viral, seemingly downplaying the interaction. “I don’t even know what that is & tbh I never even check my IG dm’s. I have a team lol. Tired of n***as lying on my name u h* a** n***a,” he continued while adding alleged screenshots of IG DMs between the two.

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YBN Nahmir Goes Back & Forth With Alleged Scam Victim

“Firs the n***as bought an open off of me which I sent him & cleared it for em,” YBN Nahmir continued. “Than the n***a start having a fake conversation with himself believing he actually sent 200 n***a u ain’t sent s**t. I never even answered u anymore. u was asking for s**t for low a** prices I wasn’t finna do it. Stop the [cap emoji] n***a weird a** hell if I was gonn scam u why tf I wouldn’t have done it before I gave u a song cleared it and all that lame a** b***h.” “N***a’s that never paid me lying on my name tryna get clout,” he shared on his IG Story.

Of course, this is a bit ironic considering the Alabama MC’s recent scuffle with Adin Ross. He wanted to box the media personality for $100K, but Ross turned it down and said that he’s not worth his time. We’ll see whether another situation pops up in which YBN Nahmir will either refuse payment to prove a point or put money on the line to fulfill his goals… however odd they may be. Regardless, log back into HNHH for more news and the latest updates on him.

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Adin Ross Accuses Playboi Carti Of Scamming Him Again

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Adin Ross is one of the biggest streamers in the entire world. Overall, he got his start over on Twitch. However, thanks to numerous bans, he eventually jumped ship and helped start Kick. Kick is an alternative platform that is heavily funded by crypto gambling website Stake. Although Kick is filled with debauchery and antics, there are plenty of Gen Alpha and Gen Z kids out there who are eager to consume the brain rot. Ross has tried to be a big brother figure on the website, to varying degrees of success.

Recently, Ross had Playboi Carti on his stream. This happened the night of the Grammys, and it led to a catastrophic 10 minutes. Carti refused to say anything of substance, and Ross was clearly frustrated. Furthermore, Ross had paid Carti $1 million for the appearance. Subsequently, Carti was called out on social media, and he was seemingly trying to patch things up. Ross had even said that a second stream was gong to take place soon and that he and Carti were communicating with one another. Well, during his most recent stream, Ross revealed that Carti allegedly ghosted him, thus putting an end to their relationship.

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Adin Ross Speaks Out

“Don’t think Carti 2 is happening anymore,” Ross said. “I have a theory that Carti was just texting me to kind of just keep me in the position where I’m not gonna be on his bad side, where I’m on the internet talking crazy, if that makes sense — to get the heat off his name type shit. I think I got played, but hey bro, it is what it is. Because I was texting his phone and he stopped answering out of nowhere. I have the warehouse footage. I’m about to just release it. Once I get the confirmation that we’re not doing part two. Is that blackmail? I mean dude, I kind of got scammed, so I’m blackmailing a fucking scam so you can’t blame me.”

Blackmailing probably won’t work, but who is to say? Kick is the wild west, and Ross is the leader of the pack. At this point, it is unlikely that Carti will even respond. Let us know what you think of this drama, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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DJ Akademiks Addresses Adin Ross & 21 Savage Scam Allegations

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Folks recently raised their eyebrows at 21 Savage and his team mistakenly scamming Adin Ross during his gambling stream by using marked cards. DJ Akademiks chimed in on the matter during a recent session. “I did talk to Adin today,” he began. “I’ma be honest with you, that n***a sound like his puppy died. I think there’s a different layer to it. Do I believe that 21 Savage went to go finesse him? No. Do I believe that maybe one of 21 Savage’s mans did finesse him or tried to with some cards? Yes. Do I believe that 21 Savage had zero idea until afterwards? Nah. I think he probably, like, his mans was, like, ‘Alright, this is a lick.’ You feel me? In reality, and I told [Adin] this, maybe I’m naive too, right? I don’t think that would’ve happened to Kai [or] me.

“I think it’s ’cause you’re Adin, I don’t think that anybody would jeopardize having a relationship with, say, Kai, doing that,” Ak continued about Adin Ross. “Adin did tell me that, and by the way, he told me as well that 21 was gonna send him money. Which he probably did, he probably did send him, like, a quarter million dollars. But also, I think he feels a little salty about it. If this wasn’t on stream and if his audience never really bucked up, like, ‘No, you got cheated,’ and somebody else had shown him, he felt he would’ve really lost a lot of money and nobody would’ve cared. That, he feels kind of played for. He told me that Drake called him, and he said, ‘Bro, what was that s**t on stream? What’s up with that?’ And he was just like, ‘No idea, I’m kind of confused.’

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DJ Akademiks Speaks On Adin Ross & 21 Savage Situation

“I don’t know, it was kind of a bad look for everybody involved, you know what I mean?” he elaborated. “Now, granted, I don’t think this was for content. I do believe Adin Ross, because I know a n***a like Adin, he will definitely pay you. But also, if you lost, he would expect it to be paid. Truthfully, if [21 Savage] was on that type of time, he could’ve done that to me previously. He’s never been any type of shady with me, I’m being very, very honest. Sometimes, n***as be like, ‘Bro, I ain’t gonna lie, we was gonna finesse that white boy.’ So I’m not saying that’s not a possibility. But the person who I know him as, he don’t do that. But once they see you’re the bag, they’ll do content with you, but they’re not giving you the respect they give Kai.

“Kai didn’t want to be his homeboy,” Akademiks concluded. “‘Yo, Kai my n***a.’ They’re not trying to be your n***a. And I’m not talking about 21 or anybody, I’m just telling you what it is. I’m not trying to justify it, I’m trying to explain. 21 won money from Kai, right? I don’t think that was cheating, I think he just won it. And also, I’m trying to tell [Adin], like, just to be honest. Bro, it’s ’cause you’re white, my n***a. Like, I know you and Kai are on the same [streamer] level. But n***as don’t look at you like they’re trying to be your n***a, my n***a. You’re a white dude who they’re like, ‘I’ma go on your platform, get some clout, n***a. I wouldn’t finesse my own.’” For more on DJ Akademiks, 21 Savage, and Adin Ross, stay logged into HNHH.

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6ix9ine Scam Almost Went Down, Donz Stacks Says, But He Chose Not To Do It

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Even years after his initial rise and fall in the rap game, 6ix9ine is still a hot topic of conversation around the community. Moreover, New York drill rapper Donz Stacks recently appeared on No Jumper with Adam22 and Skinnyfromthe9 to talk about the rainbow-haired MC, among many other topics. One of the things they discussed was an opportunity that Stacks had to scam him out of some cash, which he said his entourage was a big fan of. However, he didn’t end up doing so, and also spoke on the implications of him working with a “snitch.” Donz stood by his clean record in that regard, and said that people just have to get their bag in more ways than one.

Another 6ix9ine topic that they discussed was his controversial collaboration with Kodak Black. Well, that was controversial for Yak and less so for Tekashi, but still, it’s something that even caused beef to ensue between various rap figures involved. In fact, the No Jumper conversation even points to 6ix9ine’s manager, Wack 100, wanting to sign Donz Stacks. However, despite this initial wish, because of how his client’s relationship with Donz soured, Stacks thinks that he wouldn’t be able to be as warm and welcoming now.

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Donz Stacks On 6ix9ine: Watch

Meanwhile, this is all the least of the “GOOBA” artist’s worries right now, as he’s dealing will legal trouble both in the States and overseas. For example, a court recently ordered him to pay $10 million to an alleged assault victim because he failed to show up in court. Not only that, but the alleged victim claims that 6ix9ine tried to hide all his assets and deliberately block her attempts to get compensation for her troubles. Whether he eventually coughs it up is a question for another time.

As Tekashi waits in the Dominican Republic, where he’s supposed to stay for six months because of other legal trouble, it seems like he’s building up a lot to answer for. While his hype as an artist died down, we’re sure that he will always have an antic up his sleeve or some big case that will draw a lot of interest. We’ll see if the New York provocateur ends up switching this formula up. For more news and the latest updates on 6ix9ine, log back into HNHH.

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