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Alicia Keys Responds To Backlash Of Her ‘Empire State of Mind’ Performance At the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration

June 7, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Alicia Keys pulled off an amazing show at The Queen Of England’s platinum Jubilee celebration, which celebrated the 96-year-old monarch’s 70 years on the throne and attended by members of the royal family and more than 20,000 Brits. Keys was among the many artists who performed at the star-studded “Platinum Party at the Palace” tribute concert outside Buckingham Palace in London Saturday night which included Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The “Girl on Fire” singer performed many of her songs including ‘Superwoman’ and ‘City of Gods’ but it was when she performed ‘Empire State of Mind’ that left fans confused as the lyrics were written about New York City. With comments and jokes on Twitter like “Absurdly funny to me that they got Alicia Keys to perform ‘Empire State of Mind’ during a celebration of English monarchy.” ” Not Alicia Keys changing ‘now you’re in New York’ to ‘now you’re in London’.”

not alicia keys singing new york in london in front of the entire royal family anyway her performance was amazing

— charli (@lmjtsnami) June 5, 2022

She also received mixed reaction for ‘Girl on Fire’ with fans also commenting with “Can’t believe Alicia Keys thinks it’s appropriate to sing ‘Girl on Fire’ in a city that was famously ravaged by flames just over 350 years ago. Disrespectful,” According to Page Six, during her performance of the song, Keys switched the lyrics in the second verse from “New York” to “London” after appearing to catch on to the crowd’s confusion. Keys responded to the backlash and confusion on social media stating “Epic night at the jubilee!! Celebrating the Queen and all the Queens!!!!!…FYI: Every song was requested personally by the Queen”

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Cardi B, Janelle Monae and More, Show their Pride at The LA Pride Parade

June 6, 2022 by newhiphopnews

On Sunday, the Stars all aligned to celebrate this years Pride, in the West Hollywood Gay Pride Parade in Los Angeles, Califonia. Cardi B. and Janelle Monae are some of the celebs who participated and they definitely understood the assignment. Cardi came through and bought the party sporting a rainbow corset jumpsuit and rainbow hair all while spraying shots of her alcohol infused Whip Shots whip cream from a float to very excited fans. Cardi has supported the LBGTQ community speaking out publicly to express her support for equality and gay rights. “Every bad b**** have a gay best friend or gay best friend cousin ……If you homophobic you just ugly,” she tweeted on Jan. 4, shortly after she officiated Raven-Symone’s wedding to wife Miranda Maday.

Janelle Monea the Grand Marshal of the Parade showed up and showed out wearing a risque black and white include that included silver nipple covers and a black policemans hat while holding a rainbow fan. Monea came out as nonbinary in April while appearing on Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett Smith. Stating “I Feel like God is so much bigger than the “he” or the “she.” And if I am from God, I am everything. I am everything. But I will always, always stand with women. I will always stand with Black women. But I just see everything that I am. Beyond the binary,’ she added. City of West Hollywood named Janelle Grand Marshal icon of the inaugural WeHo Pride Parade along with Jojo Wiwa

Other stars in attendance included Loni Love, MJ Rodriguez and Jojo SiwaStars

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Nick Cannon Reportedly Expecting Another Child

June 5, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Nick Cannon will reportedly be a father. Again.

While it has not been officially confirmed, Cannon might be a father for the ninth (or even tenth) time.

On Friday, Abby De La Rosa (one of Cannon’s baby mamas), announced on Instagram that she’s expecting, sharing a short clip on her feed of balloons spelling out “BABY.” In the caption, she wrote:

“IM PREGNANT Another set of twins?!”

While De La Rosa didn’t explicitly mention Cannon, she has mentioned how she would like to have more children with him. She said that she would be answering more questions about the pregnancy on her OnlyFans. Her and Cannon welcomed twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir in June of 2021.

Cannon already has eight children, a topic he discussed in an issue of Men’s Health that came out earlier this month. In the interview, he said that: “Contrary to popular belief, I’m probably engaged throughout my children’s day, more often than the average adult can be.”

In addition to Zion and Zillion, his other children include Morrocon and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey, Golden Sagon and Powerful Queen with Brittany Bell, and his late son Zen with Alyssa Scott. In January, Cannon announced that he’s expecting his eighth child with Brie Tiesi.

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Kim Kardashian Lobbies for Temporary Prison Release of Uvalde Victim’s Father

June 5, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Kim Kardashian may not be a lawyer (yet), but she is using her celebrity power and passion for prison reform to help a family who lost their daughter in the Uvalde school shooting.

On Thursday, Kardashian took to social media to plead for the temporary release of Eli Torres so he can attend the funeral for his daughter, 10-year-old Eliahana “Ellie” Cruz Torres, who was one of the 21 victims in the tragic Uvalde school shooting.

Kardashian made the request on Twitter and her Instagram story, sharing a photo of Ellie and writing:

“This is Eliahana ‘Ellie’ Cruz Torres, 10 years old, and one of the 19 victims of the shooting in Uvalde, TX. Her family are desperately hoping that her father, who is incarcerated for a non violent drug offense, be granted temporary release so that he can attend her funeral. So far their requests have been denied. I ask the @officialFBOP to grant Eli Torres temporary release so that he can say his last goodbye to his baby girl. Every parent deserves that right.

According to the Kentucky Bureau of Prisons records, Eli, 45, is currently locked up in Pine Knot, Kentucky for a nonviolent drug offense and gang activity. He is not scheduled for release until 2033. As of Saturday, Kentucky State Representative Attica Scott tweeted that the Federal Bureau of Prisons has denied the request to allow Ellie’s father to attend her funeral.

Kardashian has become heavily involved with prison reform over the last several years as she works towards possibly earning a law degree and following in the footsteps of her late father, Robert Kardashian.

On May 24, 2022, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos fatally shot 19 students and 2 teachers, wounding seventeen other people at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, in one of the worst mass school shootings in history.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Wu Tang Clan’s Epic ‘Wu Tang Forever’ Double CD LP Turns 25 Years Old!

June 3, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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On June 3, 1997, the Witty Unpredictable Talent And Natural Game gave the world a double dose of their killer bee stings when they dropped the Wu Tang Forever double CD LP.

The album was executively produced by the Abbott himself, RZA, along with assistance from 4th Disciple, Inspectah Deck and True Master. Released to the public under the Loud/RCA imprint with direction from the illustrious Steve Rifkind, this album was certified gold in its first week and was certified 4X platinum by the RIAA within four months of its release.

Some of the hits include the album’s lead, “Triumph”, “Older Gods”, “Duck Season” and the prophetic title of their current album, A Better Tomorrow. The Clan just celebrated 20 years together in 2013 looking back on two decades of music. The Clan is also currently working on an album with Ghostface Killah running the show.

Peace to the entire Clan for giving us such a monumental project without the assistance of radio/video play, which is the mark of true artistry. Salute to RZA, Divine, Power, Steve Rifkind and everyone who helped make this album a timeless classic!

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Jada Pinkett-Smith Addresses Oscar Slap on “Red Table Talk”

June 2, 2022 by newhiphopnews

It’s been a few months since the “slap heard around the world,” and Jada Pinkett-Smith and her husband Will Smith have been fairly quiet about the incident until now. On Wednesday’s episode of her web series “Red Table Talk,” Pinkett-Smith addressed some of the controversy during an episode that centered around alopecia.

Pinkett-Smith opened by saying, “this is an important Red Table Talk on alopecia. Considering what I’ve been through with my own health and what happened at the Oscars, thousands have reached out to me with their stories. I’m using this moment to give our alopecia family an opportunity to talk about what it’s like to have this condition and to inform people about what alopecia actually is. Now about Oscar night, my deepest hope is that these two intelligent ,capable man have an opportunity to heal, talk this out, and reconcile. With the state of the world today, we need them both and we all actually need one another more than ever. Until then Will and I are continuing to do what we have done for the last 28 years- and that is to figure out this thing called life together.”

Pinkett-Smith then interviewed a variety of people who suffer from alopecia, letting them share their stories and struggles, including the parents of a 12-year-old girl who took her own life after being bullied for her condition.

She also used the show to educate people on alopecia including explaining how there are many kinds of alopecia. A doctor explained how most alopecia is an autoimmune disease that affects millions of people across all backgrounds.

She did not address the slap any further throughout the show.

The full episode can be viewed on Facebook Watch: https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalk/videos/jada-goes-bald/380308703633244/.

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The Beef Continues Between D.L. Hughley and Mo’Nique, King Of Comedy Says “Now I Know What Tyler Perry Knows”

June 1, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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The comedy world has been going through it these last few months. Between Chris Rock being slapped at the Academy Awards and Dave Chappelle getting tackled in the middle of a concert, the comedy world’s last thing is two of its legends beefing.

Welp, that’s exactly what’s happening.

Over the last few days, D.L. Hughley and Mo’Nique have been embroiled in a beef that started over a debate about which one of the comedians was headlining a show in Detroit. Mo’Nique talked about her spat with D.L. while on stage, and D.L. responded by asking Mo’Nique if she was still mad about the deal she got from Netflix a few years ago.

D.L. and Mo’Nique posted their contracts on Instagram with conflicting details. D.L. posted his deal memo, which had him as the headliner, while Mo’Nique posted the contract she sent the promoter. The two’s show schedules also were different, with Mo’Niques saying she was the headliner and D.L.’s schedule saying he was headlining.

On his morning show on Tuesday morning, D.L. took the time to clear the air about his beef with Mo’Nique. calling the legendary comedian an “occupational hazard.”

“Now I know what Tyler Perry knows, I know what Lee Daniels knows, I know what Oprah knows, I know what Steve Harvey knows, I know what Charlamagne Tha God knows, I know what Netflix knows. Saying yes to Mo’Nique is an occupational hazard.”

Hughley continued to share his side of the story, blaming himself for taking a chance with Mo’Nique and asking why instead of handling her contract dispute with the promoters, she decided to rant about it on stage during her set.

You can watch D.L.’s remarks below.

Part 1. D.L.Hughley Questions Why Mo’Nique Lashed Out, Insulted Him & His Wife & Questioned His Sexuality: What Did Any Of That Have To Do With A Contract Dispute? pic.twitter.com/EhmIzWNTrk

— theJasmineBRAND (@thejasminebrand) June 1, 2022

Part 2: D.L.Hughley Questions Why Mo’Nique Lashed Out, Insulted Him & His Wife & Questioned His Sexuality: What Did Any Of That Have To Do With A Contract Dispute? pic.twitter.com/LfwEjvgkl1

— theJasmineBRAND (@thejasminebrand) June 1, 2022

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Soulja Boy Says That OG’s Aren’t “Kicking Back” Knowledge to the Younger Generation of Rappers

June 1, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Soulja Boy’s ability to reinvent himself should be a case study in hip hop. The rap star has been going strong for over a decade and has always been able to adapt to the current times and keep himself relevant. You could say that Soulja might have some words of wisdom to give to the younger generation, and that’s something that Soulja wishes OG’s did for the younger generation of rappers.

Soulja took to IG live to air out his grievances about the older generation failing to educate the new generation of rappers who walked in their footsteps. Soulja also said he disapproves of OG’s remarks about the new generation.

“Don’t get it fucked up, you gotta work hard, you know what I’m saying? I feel like in a way, the motherf*cking game failed us because they not kickin’ back enough knowledge to the young n*ggas,” Soulja said.

“They not telling the young niggas how to get no money, y’all not tellin’ the young n*ggas how to go out and run up some bands. That’s why my young n*ggas out here going crazy, airing sh*t out, spinning sh*t. ‘Cause I feel like, they failed us in a way, like, all the OGs, y’all supposed to be kickin’ knowledge. Y’all supposed to be kickin’ game to the young n*ggas, so they really runnin’ up a bankroll,” he added.

“And that’s the problem! I’m trying to tell you, bro, like, n*ggas look back and be like, ‘Where did this n*gga go wrong’ or ‘What happened?’ I’m like, y’all not kicking back no knowledge to the young n*ggas.”

It’s a conversation that’s been going on for years, especially now with what seems to be a rise in rappers going to jail and engaging in violent crime. Do you agree with Soulja?

Soulja Boy Says The OG’s Ain’t Giving Out Enough Knowledge! “They Failed #soujaboy #news pic.twitter.com/uOhIyFIhgM

— Dontez (Black)Trump (@BlackTrump2020) June 1, 2022

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Lil Durk Showcases New Back and Leg Tattoos

May 31, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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Lil Durk spent the Memorial Day holiday weekend getting some new tattoos. Durkio’s two new pieces included a large back tattoo of skill and another leg work showing “No Snitches Allowed” with a rat circled out in red.

The tattoo was created by @gangatattoo, including 8 artists putting in work on his body.

“Amazing whole back session in 8 hours for my bro @lildurk with my team @gangatattoola in @nopain.by.ganga,” wrote the celebrity tattoo artist who oversaw Durk’s latest. “8 tattoo artists in the same project we broke the record The amazing team @joseecd @yeyo_tattoos@claytattoos @raphaelbarrostattoos @theparsetattoo@johanartss @neil.tattoo.”

You can see his new work below.