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Logan Paul calls out Floyd Mayweather for alleged nonpayment of fight money

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Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather may be set up for a new kind of fight, but this time it might be in a courtroom rather than a ring.

Speaking to reporters at the opening of New York’s Hard Rock Hotel, Paul told reporters that Mayweather has not paid him what he is fully owed from last year’s fight. Paul said, “He [Mayweather] has not paid me in full. That is a fact…short a few mil.”

Paul did not say specifically how much money he’s still owed, but it was reported last May that he would earn 10 percent of the fight’s PPV shares, which was estimated to be about $5 million.

When asked if Paul had been in contact with Mayweather regarding the money, Paul said “nah…we’re taking this one to court.” He then addresses the reporter’s camera directly and said “See you in the courtroom. Congrats you’re going to prison, Floyd.”

The full video, courtesy of TMZ Sports, can be seen here.

He then continued to speak about the hotel’s culinary offerings, including bull’s testicles.

The fight between Mayweather and Paul took place in June of 2021. While no official winner was declared, ESPN unofficially scored the bout 78-74 for Mayweather.

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DL Hughley Says Young Thug and Gunna’s Indictment is a Result of Power of the Tongue

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DL Hughley has turned his attention away from Kanye West and Pete Davidson and is looking toward Young Thug and Gunna. In case you missed it, Thugger and Gunna were arrested as a part of a 56-count RICO indictment.

Hitting Twitter, Hughley poked fun at the names of the rappers online and seemingly suggest the two asked for their current situations.

“People seem to forget, the power of life and death is in the tongue!” Hugley wrote. “If you call yourself #Thug and Gunna what you probably gonna do is go to jail! #TeamDL”

One Twitter user had a clever clap back.

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NBA Hall of Famer Bob Lanier Dead at 73

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Bob Lanier, one of the towering NBA giants who dominated the paint with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1970s, died on Tuesday. He was 73.

Lanier died following a brief illness, according to the NBA. The Hall of Famer has previously served as a global ambassador for the league. Lanier was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2019, according to The Athletic.

In his career, Lanier played for the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks. Across his 14 seasons he averaged 20.1 points and 10.1 rebounds.

“For more than 30 years, Bob served as our global ambassador and as a special assistant to David Stern and then me, traveling the world to teach the game’s values and make a positive impact on young people everywhere,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. “It was a labor of love for Bob, who was one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever been around.”

In his career, Lanier won the NBA’s J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for Outstanding Community Service. He also was an eight-time NBA All-Star and the MVP of the 1974 All-Star Game.

You can read more about the life of Bob Lanier here.

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Golden State Warriors Announce Rhymefest as Lead Artist of New Golden State Entertainment

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Grammy Award-winning hip-hop musician Rhymefest and iconic hip-hop artist J.U.I.C.E. have signed multi-album recording agreements with Golden State Entertainment, the new entertainment affiliate of the 6x NBA Champions Golden State Warriors. Golden State Entertainment has also formed a strategic partnership with Grammy Award-winning producer and industry executive Dion “No I.D.” Wilson, who will release new music by Grammy-nominated singer and producer Georgia Anne Muldrow.

Golden State Entertainment’s Creative and Strategic Advisor will be No I.D. No I.D. has produced for and helped expand the careers of a diverse group of recording artists, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoh Aalegra, John Mayer, J. Cole, Jhene Aiko, and Common. He was previously Executive Vice President of A&R for Def Jam Recordings and Executive Vice President for Capitol Music Group.

Rhymefest, who won a Grammy Award for writing Kanye West’s 2005 smash “Jesus Walks” and another for co-writing the 2016 song “Glory” with John Legend and Common, has signed a multi-album deal with GSE. Rhymefest, who was born in Chicago, has had several big singles, including the 2006 song “Brand New,” which featured Kanye West. He also starred in Emilio Estevez’s 2018 film The Public, which was written and directed by him, and was a central figure in Kanye West’s Netflix documentary “Jeen-Yuhs.”

“I’m proud to be a part of the ‘Gold Blooded’ family. They’ve assembled an all-star musical team and I know how to be a team player. I’m looking forward to bringing all my talents, skills and relationships as we re-create the future of hip-hop,” said Rhymefest.

J.U.I.C.E., a Chicago native, is best known for his rise on the freestyle battle circuit and his 1997 victory over Eminem in a freestyle rap fight. J.U.I.C.E. is more than just a battle rapper; he’s released seven albums and is set to release a joint album with All Natural, which will be produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow.

“Whether or not you root for the Warriors, you always know that there is going to be a certain level of quality product on the court. I think the same care is being taken in putting together both the music and film wings at GSE. So it means the world to be part of an already respected institution where all you have to do is step into your role and continue to make creative contributions which reinforce that narrative.”

Golden State Entertainment, a new affiliate company created by the Warriors in April, will generate original material to tell captivating tales that are both rooted in and transcend the worlds of sports and entertainment. GSE will produce documentaries, work with recording artists on musical releases as well as marketing and collaboration opportunities, and stage culturally significant events in the Bay Area and around the world.

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“Hit The Quan” Rapper iLoveMemphis Arrested in Miami

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“Hit The Quan” rapper iLoveMemphis was arrested in Memphis over the weekend. According to TMZ, the rapper was raging at a block party, which resulted in handcuffs.

iLoveMemphis was arrested Saturday at a house party where bottles were being thrown at cars that drove past. iLoveMemphis walked up to responding officers with slurred speech and smelled like alcohol. He was requested to identify himself with his last name and birthday but was unable to, resulting in an arrest.

When he was being placed in cuffs, iLoveMemphis resisted the cuffs and was put in the car. After he was detained, he began to verbally blast the officers with insults.

iLoveMemphis was charged with resisting arrest and disorderly intoxication.

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Kehlani says she won’t do any more interviews, cites mental health

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May is Mental Health Awareness month and artist Kehlani is using her platform to explain why she is planning on anymore interviews, citing protecting her mental health.

The announcement came late last week after the Morning Hustle’s interview with Kehlani was released with much speculation that the artist “did not want to be there.” Kehlani was doing the interview as part of her promotional tour for her new album, Blue Water Road. (The full interview can be seen here for complete context).

Fans were divided, with many feeling like Kehlani was uncooperative with other criticizing the show’s hosts for the way that they addressed the artist’s pronouns. (Kehlani’s official Instagram account says “she/they.”)

Following the interview, Kehlani wrote on Instagram Live: “No more interviews,” “support the music or don’t Im done,” “all I care about is my fans,” “only people I care about serving is the fans,” and “i’m here for y’all and that’s it.”

She followed up by criticizing fans who shared clips out of context and encouraged her followers to check out all of the other great stuff she had been up to recently.

On Sunday, Kehlani, who is a mother of one, celebrated Mother’s Day by sharing a photo of her daughter in a celebratory post and also posting a quote by Alex Elle on Instagram Live, which she titled “a note for manifesting generators” that read: “I’ve started to learn that everyone isn’t going to be happy with me for changing and choosing myself. it is not my job to please anyone. I have one life to live…am allowed to create a joyful life for myself even if outsiders do not understand.”

Blue Water Road is Kehlani’s third full-length studio release and features guest appearances from Ambré, Justin Bieber, Blxst, Jessie Reyez, Syd, and Thundercat.

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Jack Harlow and Drake make Music Video at Kentucky Derby

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Rick Strike may have been the winner of the 148th Kentucky Derby, but Jack Harlow and Drake may have been the center of attention. Jack Harlow and Drake didn’t just make a surprise appearance at the famous horse race, but also shot part of Harlow’s “Churchill Downs” video (Drake is also on the track).

Harlow is a Kentucky native and often references the state on his tracks. According to the Louisville Courier-Journal, Harlow (in an all-white suit) made a surprise appearance on the event’s iconic red carpet with his parents and friends, including Louisville rappers The Homies before making his way to his box seats that he shared with Drake. Footage from the event will reportedly be used for the “Churchill Downs” video.

Harlow was also given the honor of calling “Riders Up” to kick off the event, a task that he performed in his trademark style.

“Churchill Downs” is a track off of Harlow’s second studio album, “Come Home The Kids Miss You.” The album was released Friday and includes several big-name collabs, including Lil Wayne, Pharrell and Justin Timberlake.

Harlow had also made an appearance on Friday at a pre-Derby party at 21c Museum Hotel and made an appearance at Guestroom Records, a local Louisville record store on Sunday.

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Mariah Carey Shares Sweet 11th Birthday Message for her Twins

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Time flies when you’re having as much fun (or as busy) as Mariah Carey apparently! The superstar took to Instagram over the weekend to wish her twins, Moroccan and Monroe, a very special 11th birthday and to share some new (and old pics).

On Saturday, Carey shared a current picture of herself and her twins on a boat with two of the family’s dogs along with a caption that read: “Happy 11th birthday to the two greatest blessings of my life. Roc and Roe…Always be my babies! …DEMKIDS!!!! I LOVE YOU FOREVER! Mommy” (followed by a heart emoji). The next picture in the post was a picture of the twins as babies.

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Later that day, she shared a video collage of herself and the twins over the years to her song “Supernatural.”

The twins (and their pets) have made several other appearances on Carey’s social media, most notably during the holidays as she shared various renditions of her classic holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas is You.”

Carey shares the twins with her ex-husband, Nick Cannon. She is reportedly working on multiple projects following her hit of the “Big Energy” remix with Latto.

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Fans Rush Stage, Abruptly Ending Playboi Carti Concert

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As the world returns to normal and in-person concerts pick back up just in time for the summer, it seems that many of the same problems that have plagued other concerts in the past seem to persist. This weekend, Playboi Carti‘s performance at the Smokers Club Festival in San Bernardino on Saturday.

The issues started when a group of people attempted to rush the VIP section of the performance, but were quickly stopped by security. However, Instagram video footage shows the crows pressing forward against a barrier.

Carti’s mic was cut shortly after taking the stage at about 7 pm and Instagram footage shows a security staff member takes over the PA system and asks for fans to move back, which they do not do.

Carti had performed just two songs before his set was cancelled.

No serious injuries were reported and no arrests were made. The caution appears to have come following the tragic deaths of those at the Astroworld festival in fall of 2021.

Other notable acts who performed at the event include A$AP Rocky, Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa, Wale, and more.

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Ashanti Doubles Down on Song Writing Credits for Jennifer Lopez

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Ashanti has been a force in the R&B industry since the 90s. Around the time Ashanti was on the scene, Jennifer Lopez, aka JLo, would simultaneously be making a name for herself in the industry as the new edgy and beautiful talent. Her contributions to the R&B world would also influence the hip-hop culture, from famous collaborations with Murda Inc to her debut solo album that carries hits such as Foolish, Baby, Happy, and more.

While JLo has created her success in her career, many fans of the two sometimes don’t know that Ashanti contributed to singles such as “I’m Real” and “Aint it Funny.”

In an interview with Metro UK, Ashanti, who just received her star on the Hollywood walk of fame, explained the feeling behind receiving recognition for her songwriting credits.

“You should always care about credit for what you do regardless of what industry you’re in, it’s really important to give credit,” she stated. “Especially nowadays because things are so smoke and mirrors. It’s not that it’s frustrating… the word has been getting out there over the past couple of years and I’m grateful so a lot of people know and they were surprised but it’s more of a ‘yeah, grateful that you know.’

“It’s weird because obviously you get frustrated for not getting credit or not being properly labeled but then that turns into something you get admired for,” she continued.

Aside from her receiving her props for her early contributions, in an interview with The Breakfast Club in 2021, the singer revealed that she would be re-recording all of the songs on her debut self titled album so that she can own the master’s and rights to her music ahead of its 20th anniversary.

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