Raiders Cut Damon Arnette Following Threatening Video With Weapon

by

The has been a rough few months for the Las Vegas Raiders. It was just a month ago when head coach Jon Gruden stepped down after resurfaced racist and homophobic emails began to circulate. Then, the team cut wide receiver Henry Ruggs III after he was officially charged with driving under the influence during an incident that resulted in a fatal crash that took the life of a woman.

Now, it has been reported that Raiders first-round draft pick Damon Arnette has been released from the team after a video went viral days ago showing him brandishing a firearm while spewing threats of violence.

Damon Arnette
Michael Hickey / Contributor / Getty Images

In the clip, Arnette is seen waving the weapon around while saying, “I swear to God I will kill you, n****. On everything I love, I will kill you, n****. You talking crazy.” It is unclear if he was actually speaking to someone in particular. The Raiders quickly stepped in and severed ties with the football player.

“Very painful decision,” general manager Mike Mayock reportedly said. “We spent significant time, effort and resources trying to help him in all aspects of his life. … We cannot stand for the video of Damon with a gun, threatening to take a life.” This isn’t the first time that there have been concerns over Arnette and his behavior.

The 25-year-old was reportedly the subject of several lawsuits as late as last month over a hit-and-run incident that occurred in October 2020. A woman was reportedly injured during the incident and Arnette stands accused of fleeing the scene because he was late to a meeting. Additionally, Arnette faces another lawsuit where it is alleged that he spit on an Aria Hotel & Casino employee in Las Vegas. 

[via]

Big Boss Vette Makes Her Name Known On New Single

by

St. Louis’ own Big Boss Vette’s made her name known on every single track but her latest will keep her name stuck in your head. Vette just unleashed her eponymous track, serving as her follow-up to the New Orleans bounce-inspired “Eater” that dropped in August. The latest record is filled with upbeat bass as Vette’s personality and charisma take the lead. “Big Boss Vette, bitch, you better come correct,” she raps over boisterous 808s before reminding everyone that she’s simply here for the check. 

Without releasing a debut project, Big Boss Vette’s already left an impression with the string of singles she released this year. Additionally, her single “Make Em Mad” was featured on Issa Rae’s hit HBO series Insecure.

Peep Big Boss Vette’s new single below.

Quotable Lyrics
Got the game on lock, no key
Ain’t no bitch really f*cking with me
Got the city on my back, all gas, high speed
If we goin’ bar for bar, on my momma, I’mma eat

Soulja Boy Is On His Melodic Vibes On “Pullin Up”

by

You can expect for Soulja Boy to capitalize off of any viral moment with the release of new music. Big Draco returned this week with his latest offering, “Pullin’ Up,” a chance of pace in comparison to his recent releases. Draco’s in his melodic bag on this one with shimmering production and soulful vocal samples wedged in between bars. Thematically, the rapper treads familiar grounds as he details his array of jewelry and the 150 shooters that are bound to follow him anywhere he pull up.

The rapper’s latest release arrives in the midst of his feud with Kanye West resurfacing. During Ye’s appearance on Drink Champs, he offered a backhanded compliment to Soulja Boy. Praising Draco’s influence, Ye also bashed his verse that he submitted for DONDA. As you could expect, Soulja Boy has had plenty to say in response.

Check out Soulja Boy’s new song below.  

Quotable Lyrics
You talked down on the gang, how you got bopped
You snitchin’ on my gang, now he gettin’ dropped
They know I’m goin’ platinum every time I drop
He dissin’ on my gang, now he got shot

Child Who Attended Astroworld Suffers Brain Swelling, Organ Damage After Being Trampled

by

Expectedly, more information regarding injuries sustained at Astroworld last week continues to pour in as millions of people mourn the tragedy. Travis Scott is feeling the severe consequences of his coveted event as the Houston Police as well as attendees share their stories. There were thousands of young people who were at the festival, and sadly, Stefania Okolie from ABC 13 Houston has reported that a nine-year-old is currently hospitalized from brain swelling. 

Okolie shared a series of tweets stating that the young boy, Ezra Blount, was trampled at Astroworld and is currently “fighting for his life.” He was with his father at the time.

 

“We have learned a 9 YO boy is fighting for his life at Texas Children’s Hospital after his family says he was trampled at #AstroWorld -child was on his dads shoulders during the crowd surge, his dad passed out from pressure, his son fell and concert goers trampled him,” Okolie tweeted. She reportedly spoke with family members who say that a full recovery would be a “miracle.”

“The 9 YO boy is in coma right now & brain swelling has gotten progressively worse today after he was trampled at #Astroworld .family does not want his name shared right now, but please lift this child in prayer. He didn’t deserve this. We hear from Grandfather at 5 @abc13houston.” She later shared his name at the family’s request.

We continue to hope for the speedy recovery of all injured during this tragic incident and offer our sincerest condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones. Read Okolie’s tweets below.

Astroworld, Travis Scott
Twitter
Astroworld, Travis Scott
Twitter

J Prince Somehow Convinced Ye To Post A Video Asking Drake To Settle Their Beef With A Benefit Performance In LA

by
kanye west
Getty Image

After several years of back-and-forth between the two collaborators turned rivals, the feud between Drake and Ye may soon come to an end, apparently thanks to Houston hip-hop impresario J Prince. Prince posted a video on Instagram of himself and Ye at Rothko Chapel in Houston in which Kanye reads a prepared statement on his phone requesting for Drake to join him onstage in Los Angeles at a benefit show advocating for the release of Chicago gang founder Larry Hoover.

“I’m making this video to address the ongoing back-and-forth between myself and Drake,” Kanye explains. “Both me and Drake have taken shots at each other and it’s time to put it to rest. I’m asking Drake on December 7 to join me as a special guest to share the two biggest albums of the year live in Los Angeles with the ultimate purpose being to free Larry Hoover. I believe this event will not only bring awareness to our cause but prove to people everywhere how much more we can accomplish when we lay our pride to the side and come together.”

According to Prince’s caption, he didn’t “plan” to meet Kanye at Rothko Chapel but did so at the behest of Hoover, who apparently wanted to see the two rappers bury the hatchet. Prince wrote, “Ye received this well and said thanks because he never had anyone that sat him down and explained things to him the way I did,” noting that he is “looking forward to all of us working together in unison to elevate our communities around the world.” Hoover was the co-founder of the Chicago Gangster Disciples gang and was sentenced in 1997 to a seriously unrealistic 150–200 years in prison for a laundry list of charges including drug conspiracy, extortion, and murder. He has since reportedly turned over a new leaf, advocating community charity and criminal justice reform.

As of press time, there has not been a response from Drake, but fans on social media have already begun speculating about the possibility of an end to the feud, as well as wondering how much J Prince’s menacing reputation factored into Ye’s low-key demeanor in the video compared to his most recent boisterous appearance on Drink Champs.

In any event, we’ll see if Drake plays ball and what ultimately comes of it. Worst case, Ye and Drake will put their petty disagreements to rest — even if one of them had to be forced into it by one of the most fearsome figures in rap history.

Kanye West Asks Drake To Squash Beef & Help Free Larry Hoover

by

J. Prince and Larry Hoover are pushing together to help Kanye West and Drake mend their relationship, according to a new video posted to the Rap-A-Lot CEO’s Instagram page. In the post, Ye stands next to J. Prince as he reads a message to Drake off of his phone, asking the CLB rapper to join him on stage in Los Angeles in December to publicly squash their beef.


Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images

“I’m making this video to address the ongoing back-and-forth with myself and Drake. Both me and Drake have taken shots at each other and it’s time to put it to rest,” Kanye says. “I’m asking Drake on December 7th to join me on stage as a special guest to share the two biggest albums of the year. Live in Los Angeles with the ultimate purpose being to free Larry Hoover.”

Kanye West then explains that the two of them coming together can truly make a difference in the fight for Hoover’s freedom. “I believe that this event won’t only being awareness to our cause but prove to people everywhere how much more we could accomplish when lay our pride to the side and come together,” Ye concluded.

J. Prince detailed the backstory of his meeting with Kanye. Prince wrote that he met with Kanye West at Rothko Chapel in Houston this weekend. Prince relayed a message from Larry Hoover who asked for Kanye West and Drake to make peace.

“I met with Ye to pass on the message from my brother Larry Hoover who said he would like to see peace between the two of them,” he wrote. “Ye received this well and said thanks because he never had anyone that sat him down and explained things to him the way I did. I’m looking forward to all of us working together in unison to elevate our communities around the world.”

This comes on the heels of Kanye West’s interview on Drink Champs where he addressed his feud with Drake including the apparent passive-aggressive jabs the Canadian rapper makes. Part two of the interview is supposedly coming on Friday which could very well exasperate their issues further but maybe Drake ends up agreeing to pop up at the December 7th show with Chubbs by his side. 

Check out the video below. Do you think Drake will accept the olive branch?

Joycelyn Savage’s Parents Believe R. Kelly Is Controlling Her From Jail

by

The first R. Kelly trial may be behind us, but that does not mean that his legal troubles are over. Prosecutors in other states have been working on their cases against the disgraced singer following his New York conviction, prompting alleged victims to continue to speak out. Two women who have been linked to Kelly in recent years have been Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage, to women who reportedly dated the singer at the same time.

The dissolution of that throuple was something that the world witnessed in headline after headline. Azriel has been vocal about her growth and recovery, but Joycelyn has remained mysteriously silent throughout it all.

Joycelyn Savage Parents
ANGELA WEISS / Contributor / Getty Images

According to her parents, who recently sat down with TMZ for a virtual interview, they still haven’t mended their relationship with their daughter. They believe that Joycelyn remains dedicated to Kelly and allege that he has been controlling her from behind bars.

“We tried to reach out to Joycelyn when my father passed. We have to always reach out through [Kelly’s] camp,” said Joycelyn’s father. The same reportedly occurred when his wife’s mother passed away. They expressed that they didn’t want to hear from a “third party” but from their daughter, herself.

“We would like to have a one-on-one discussion with you as a family,” Joycelyn’s mother said in a plea directly to her daughter. Her father wants Joycelyn to understand that Kelly will be in prison for some time and demanded to see his daughter at their solemn family event. “Listen, Robert is locked up. All these enablers need to move aside. Joycelyn, I need to see you at that funeral, it’s just that simple.”

Watch their interview below.

G-Eazy Strikes Plea Deal In NYC Assault Case: Report

by

G-Eazy found himself in a bit of trouble with the law just before the release of his latest album, Things Things Happen Too. The rapper was arrested after getting into a fight at a bar involving bottles being thrown. G-Eazy was eventually charged with misdemeanor assault, though that charge has been dismissed after he struck a plea deal with prosecutors. 


 Jason Koerner/Getty Images

According to TMZ, G-Eazy pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct when he appeared in a New York City courtroom on Monday morning. The rapper dodged time behind bars and instead, will be heading into a diversion program called Manhattan Justice Opportunities. As part of his plea deal, the rapper will have to finish three sessions where he’ll have to sit on meetings with social workers and case managers to make sure that he’s steering clear of trouble and negative influences.

After the rapper was arrested for the altercation with a group of guys at NYC’s Boom Boom Room, he was hit with the misdemeanor assault charge and an order to stay away from the alleged victims. Even with the case being resolved, the order will likely remain in place. 

Though he’s managed to veer away from any sort of jail time, he will have to return to court in January to make sure he’s abiding by the conditions in his sentence. 

[Via]