EST Gee Pays An Emotional Tribute To A Late Friend On “RIP Lu Mike”

Louisville, Kentucky’s uber aggressive MC, EST Gee, is toning things down a bit for this new release, “RIP LU MIKE.” Based on the title alone, you know it’s going to be a more somber and emotional listen. It turns out to be just that, as the C.M.G. artist pays tribute to his late friend, who according to the lyrics, took his own life. It’s a painful listen that isn’t for the faint of heart. “RIP Lu Mike, took his own life, drawin’ down on his opponent / They eyes was closed, so they wouldn’t know, they just heard the four nick throwin’ /
Even after he fell from shootin’ himself, you scared to walk down on him
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The production on the track, courtesy of FOREVEROLLING and Marko Lenz, matches the tone to perfection. It’s sad, eerie, and beautiful all at the same time. The violin sections really sell it for us. For EST Gee, this is one of now four singles. “NEVER NEED” with Selfpaid Savage hit in August. Then, “Go” and “The Streets” were close behind in November. All of these including “RIP LU MIKE” are slated to land on his next project that’s in the works, I Ain’t Feeling You. For now, though, check out the gut-wrenching and hard-hitting new cut below.

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“RIP Lu Mike” – EST Gee

Quotable Lyrics:

Press, press, press, press, press, get the extras (Know that ain’t alright)
Five star powder cowboy Dak Prescott (Know that ain’t alright)
Lion heart, I’m around for it when it’s pressure (Know that ain’t alright)
I don’t respect, no n**** gettin’ tipped off from detectives (Know that ain’t alright)
Call, sell it quickly, you don’t wanna die, right? (Know that ain’t alright)
It’s killers on the way to your place to get your mind right (Know that ain’t alright)

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Eminem Pays Tribute To His Late Mother In Low-Key Fashion At His Recent Concert

Eminem’s relationship with his mother, Debbie Nelson, was certainly not the easiest a son could ask for. When one of your own, especially your caretaker, sues you for alleged defamation, it certainly hits a little harder. That was just one rough patch that these two went through, but time managed to take away some of the disdain for the Detroit MC. In the mid-2010s, Slim Shady did show some signs of remorse for the harsh words and actions he directed toward her. His 2013 song “Headlights” featuring Nate Ruess was a sign of him trying to turn things around.

Mrs. Nelson also began to show more love than hateful energy by congratulating her superstar son for his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction two years ago. “Marshall, I want to say, I could not let this day go by without congratulating you on your induction into the Hall of Fame. I love you very much. I knew you’d get there. It’s been a long ride. I’m very, very proud of you.”

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Eminem Couldn’t Bring Himself To Perform “Without Me” In Full

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Eminem performs on the super stage at Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. © Mikala Compton/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It’s very unfortunate that it’s unsure where their relationship was standing prior to Debbie’s death last week. But based on those previous examples and this most recent one, it seems that they were in maybe the best place they had been for quite some time. According to Uproxx, Em had a big concert in Abu Dhabi at their F1 Grand Prix raceway just a few days after she tragically lost her battle to advanced lung cancer.

During the performance, he made sure to pay some sort of tribute to her, doing so during “Without Me.” Most remember the controversial lyric, “F*** you Debbie!” However, Eminem decided to skip that and let the crowd shout it out instead. It might not be the perfect way to go about it, but him making the subtle change is definitely better. He has yet to publicly comment on Debbie’s passing. During this time, we are continuing to wish the best for him and his loved ones.

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Usher Halts Concert For Al B. Sure And Thanks Him For Early Career Support

Usher is part of a massive musical family of some of the best songwriters, producers, and music industry talents across many decades. As such, he has a lot of people to thank for his incredible success, and often takes the chance to give everyone their due. Moreover, during a recent concert, the R&B superstar embraced Al B. Sure! in the crowd, the new jack swing sensation who worked as a writer and producer during the Dallas native’s rise. They even started to dance and sing together after the Confessions creative’s remarks, which is now a staple of his live performances.

“Aye, man, y’all don’t really understand,” Usher’s words for Al B. Sure! began. “This is A-1 for real right here. My first album, Usher, this man showed me the ropes. He wrote songs for me, was patient with me. Long nights in the studio, I was going through vocal changes and all kind of s**t. We made some incredible moments together. But more than anything, you’re a big brother to me, and I just want to say thank you, bro. I love you more.”

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Usher Pays Tribute To Al B. Sure!

As far as other members of this musical family, though, the controversies roll in pretty fast. For example, Suge Knight recently accused Diddy of molesting Usher and Justin Bieber, as the Bad Boy mogul was one of the industry titans who introduced the 46-year-old to the world. “Everybody knows what Puffy did,” the Death Row boss alleged. “There’s not one person that didn’t know that Puffy was f***ing Usher. […] Usher spent the night with him and Puffy being in the same bed when they did an album. They never put out one song at that time.”

Meanwhile, Al B. Sure! has a complicated relationship with his son Quincy Brown, whose mother Kim Porter ended up dating Diddy. As such, many of these moving parts and crossovers have a darker context underneath, but that doesn’t mean some genuine love, care, and appreciation can’t shine through. Usher reflected that with this mid-show shoutout, even if the online whirlwind around the Sean Combs scandal and all its alleged connections continues to ravage.

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King Combs Posts Heartbreaking Tribute To His Mother Kim Porter On Her Death’s Anniversary

Christian “King” Combs has been dealing with the scandal of his father Diddy’s federal alleged sex trafficking case, but his social media presence can also turn more wholesome. Moreover, he recently took to his Instagram page on Friday (November 15) to post a heartening and sincere tribute to his late mother Kim Porter, who tragically passed away due to pneumonia six years ago. King shared some clips of the two of them together plus some sweet pictures in addition to a heartfelt and heart-breaking caption. Even though the Combs family faces a lot of uphill battles, tough conversations, and intense media scrutiny these days, they recognize the importance of maintaining a united family in remembrance of those they’ve lost.

“I LOVE YOU MOMMY AND I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH!!! [red heart emoji],” King Combs wrote on his Kim Porter tribute post on Instagram. “Every single day I think about you and I wish I could go back in time and feel your love again and hear your voice !! I miss you and I know you are still with me everyday [red heart emoji] [baby angel emoji] #Foreverkp.”

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King Combs’ Tribute To Kim Porter

Diddy’s twin daughters Jessie and D’Lila Combs also joined King Combs on Instagram to pay tribute to their mother Kim Porter. “We can’t believe it’s been 6 years without you,” their message on the social media platform kicked off. “We think about you every single second of the day, we love and miss you so much words can’t even explain, we wish you were here with us. But we know your spirit will be around forever!! We Love you Mommy [two red heart emojis].”

Meanwhile, King Combs’ tribute to Kim Porter comes amid federal prosecutors’ accusations that Diddy is trying to manipulate witnesses and jurors in his case. Allegedly, he’s called his family members to organize a positive social media campaign for his birthday and to reach out to alleged victims and potential witnesses to sway the trial in his favor. Of course, these are all just allegations at the end of the day that everyone should take with a grain of salt until the trial develops further.

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Diddy’s Twin Daughters Deliver Passionate Message About Their Late Mother Kim Porter

It goes without saying that Diddy’s family members are going through a lot right now. The mogul is currently behind bars on charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. His trial is expected to start in May of next year, and he could be hit with a hefty sentence if convicted. He’s also facing a plethora of lawsuits from people accusing him of sexual assault, abuse, and more.

Throughout all of this, Diddy’s children have stuck by his side. His incarceration isn’t the only obstacle they’ve faced, however. In 2018, their mother Kim Porter passed away at the age of 47 from lobar pneumonia. The model and actress’ passing left her loved ones devastated, but her legacy lives on. Today marks six years since her unexpected death and her twin daughters Jessie and D’Lila took to Instagram with a heartfelt message for her.

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Jessie and D’Lila Combs Pay Tribute To Their Mother

“We can’t believe it’s been 6 years without you,” it begins. “We think about you every single second of the day. We love and miss you so much words can’t even explain. We wish you were here with us but we know your spirit will be around forever!! We Love you Mommy [heart emojis].” Fans are flooding them with words of support as they reflect on the undoubtedly difficult loss. Jessie and D’Lila’s post arrives just a few weeks after they, along with Diddy’s other children, released a statement coming to his defense. In it, they described how hard his legal battle has been for their entire family.

“The past month has devastated our family. Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiraled into absurdity on social media. We stand united, supporting you every step of the way, We hold onto the truth, knowing it will prevail, and nothing will break the strength of our family. WE MISS YOU & LOVE YOU DAD,” it read.

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The Weeknd Pays Tribute To “Trailblazer” & Prolific Actor Tony Todd

Hardcore horror movie fans across the world are mourning the loss of “trailblazer” Tony Todd. One major supporter, The Weeknd, used that to describe the 69-year-old actor who tragically passed on Wednesday, November 6. The news broke yesterday, and the acclaimed singer, producer, and rapper took the time to remember the prolific actor. He shared his tribute via an Instagram Story post, according to Billboard. “A trailblazer. Rest well Tony Todd,” he wrote along with a picture of him portraying his most iconic on-screen villain. The Candyman series really put the Washington D.C. native on the map, and it sparked a plethora of roles down the line.

Tony Todd also had a character in the Final Destination series, William Bludworth, who had appearances in a majority of the franchise. New Line Cinema, the film studio that brought the gory movies to the big screen, also spoke out amid the awful bombshell. “The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony. -Your Final Destination Family.” The Hollywood Reporter was one of the first to break the story, as Mr. Todd’s wife, Fatima, shared that he passed at his home in Marina del Rey.

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The Weeknd Remembers Tony Todd On Instagram

 
 
 
 
 
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“A long illness” is being used to describe his cause of death. Tony Todd was not just a movie star, but a loving father. He is survived by two children as well, Alex and Ariana. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones. Rest in peace Tony Todd, you will be missed by many.

What are your thoughts on The Weeknd remembering Tony Todd? What is your favorite role of Mr. Todd’s? Is he one the greatest actors of his generation? 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 The Weeknd. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the worlds of music and pop culture.

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Dr. Dre Pens A Heartfelt & Thankful Tribute To Quincy Jones

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.” That latter sentence could not be any truer, as the Chicago native and acclaimed producer was a force like no one has really ever seen before. His family released that statement earlier today and the news was previously confirmed by Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson. The multi-talented multi-media figure passed away in his Bel Air, California home with his loved ones by his side. He was 91.

Given his indelible and expansive impact in the world of music and entertainment, dozens of artists have been remembering Quincy Jones. LL COOL J, The Weeknd, Victoria Monet, Ice-T, and Darius Rucker are just a few to list off. Dr. Dre, one of the most influential names in his own right, spoke on Jones’ legacy in a moving Instagram tribute. In it, the West Coast icon expresses just how thankful and grateful he was to have met Mr. Jones and for all of the time they shared together.

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Dr. Dre Adds To An Already Long List Of Touching Messages To Quincy Jones

 
 
 
 
 
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“Quincy is the reason why I decided to become a record producer,” Dre begings. “His records were my go-to when I started engineering. All of the time that I spent hanging out with him was priceless and I love how open he was- the advice he gave me, the conversations we had have helped me in my life and career. Forever inspired by the incomparable Quincy Jones.” A few hip-hop giants were in his comments showing him love for the words spoken. “The incomparable Q,” DJ Premier added. “🫡👑🕊,” Ludacris responded.

What are your thoughts on Dr. Dre’s tribute to Quincy Jones? Is the latter the most influential producer ever? Is he the greatest? 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 Dr. Dre and Quincy Jones. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Rich Homie Quan’s Girlfriend Posts Heartbreaking Tribute After Funeral Service

After Rich Homie Quan’s funeral service on Tuesday (September 17), his longtime girlfriend Amber Williams took to Instagram a couple of days later on Friday to post another tribute to his memory. “This has to be the toughest thing I’ve ever endured,” she captioned the post. “Don’t even know how to gather my words. When I met you I had no idea how our life was gonna change for the good. You got locked up & that time apart brought us closer. Fast forward, on the rise of your career I knew what I signed up for. No one could tell me anything about you, I wasn’t going for it. Support is an understatement!

“I’m still gonna go hard for you til this day,” Williams continued in her caption of a photo dump with Rich Homie Quan. “Never had anything hit me this close. I did all I could to make you smile despite what we’ve been through it taught me to be stronger. All this time I thought I was strong but this got me weak. Our boys worship the ground you walked on. Feel like someone ripped my heart out of my chest.

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Rich Homie Quan’s Girlfriend’s Latest Tribute

“You worked your a** off & I finally convinced you that we need to start vacationing in which we did,” Williams said of Rich Homie Quan. “Always made sure you be an active father to all your kids. I couldn’t treat you like an artist because you’re still human. My 1st love & my last. I can’t question God but I can call on him just like I could call on you. You had so much more to do but it’s on us to keep your name alive. I’m hurt, devastated, numb, angry, disappointed, just flat out numb. I do know one thing for certain is that I gave you your flowers while you were here with us & I did my part!

“Idk if I’ll ever be okay!” Williams concluded. “No matter what it was we never spent holidays & birthdays without each other. You’re truly missed & loved by us all. Nothing could define us, nothing could stop us but this hit me where it hurts the most. I love you. can’t nobody tell me how to grieve or cope with this! Just want peace, you would always say ‘until death do us part’ but this was way too soon!”
Rest In Peace Rich Homie Quan.

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Tito Jackson’s Death Spawns Tributes From Questlove And DJ Premier

The music world suffered a tremendous loss on September 16. Tito Jackson, a founding member of the Jackson 5, has died. Jackson was 70 years old, and his death was confirmed by his family. The singer’s three sons paid tribute to him via social media. That said, Tito Jackson’s legacy goes beyond his famous lineage. Luminaries within the hip hop community, including Questlove and DJ Premier, took to Instagram to pay their respects to the late great.

Questlove posted a photograph of Tito Jackson alongside his famous brother, Michael, in the 1980s. He also articulated the impact that the Jackson 5 had on his own musical knowledge growing up. “All of the Jackson brothers are heroes to me,” he explained. “I really don’t have the words right now. May the entire Jackson family find comfort & peace In this moment. Thank You Tito. rest in melody.” Questlove has been vocal about his love for Tito Jackson and the rest of the titular group. In his memoir, Mo’ Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove, The Roots drummer talked about the Jackson 5’s tireless schedule while on tour, and how it informed his perception of hard work.

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DJ Premier Dubbed Tito Jackson An “Icon”

DJ Premier is a bit older than Questlove, so his tribute had more to do with the impact that Tito Jackson and the rest of the Jacksons had on him in real time. “My musical childhood is based on one of the ILLest groups: Jackson 5,” the producer asserted. “To know all of their names back in 1970 when I was 4 years old, and their roles in the group has continued to carry the same effect.” Premo also made sure to single out Tito Jackson for being part of what he considered to be the ultimate family group. “No family group has ever done it like them,” he wrote. “Thank You for your contribution to shaping my professionalism in this music sh*t. SALUTE ICON.”

Tito Jackson continued to perform up until his untimely death. The singer and musician has been playing alongside surviving brothers Marlon and Jackie Jackson as The Jacksons. The trio were even booked to perform in Atlantic City on October 25. Entertainment Tonight stated that Tito Jackson’s death was brought about by a heart attack on Sunday, September 15.

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PnB Rock Receives Touching Tribute From His Girlfriend On His Death’s Anniversary

PnB Rock tragically passed away two years ago, and the sands of time have yet to fully wash away the pain of his loss. Still, his family, loved ones, supporters, and colleagues continue to honor his memory, celebrate his life, and keep him within theirs with a lot of passion and dedication. The late rapper’s girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang, took to Instagram this week to post a tribute to him on the second anniversary of his death. Even though it’s still incredibly hard to reckon with this tragedy and recover from the suffering that it inflicted, these loving recollections and professions of love go a long way to provide catharsis, constance, and eventually, peace and legacy.

“2 years without you,” Stephanie Sibounheuang wrote of PnB Rock. “It doesn’t get easier. You just get stronger. I miss you, I love you, I think about you all day long. Strange to say, as time goes on… I become more and more obsessed with you every day. It can’t be normal. Nonetheless, Can’t wait to see you in paradise for eternity. Forever in my heart [infinity sign emoji] @pnbrock.”

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PnB Rock’s Girlfriend’s Tribute

Furthermore, this follows news from last month that PnB Rock’s killers were found guilty of his murder on all counts. Per Rolling Stone, Freddie Trone faced conviction for felony murder, two counts of robbery, and one count of conspiracy. On the other hand, his 17-year-old son – the shooter in this case – is currently unfit for trial based on the latest court update. His father was his getaway driver. The court also deemed another suspect (Tremont Jones) guilty of two counts of robbery and one count of conspiracy.

“I’m elated,” PnB Rock’s mother Deanna Allen told Rolling Stone concerning the verdict. “I wanted to jump up and scream, ‘Hallelujah.’ I’m so happy it was quick. We got justice for Rakim. I feel better knowing they’ll be in jail for a long time.” Sadly, this news fell under darker context two weeks ago when Wack 100 spoke about Rock’s decision to not have security. Regardless of how we look back at this horror, the need for change, advocacy, and remembrance remains.

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