Ludacris Reveals That He’s Working Towards Getting HIs Pilot’s License

Ludacris impressed his fans and the internet at large when a video of him flying a plane hit the web. Though he’s a skilled MC and an accomplished actor, Ludacris has never really been seen as a pilot. The Internet ran with the narrative that Ludacris was a fully licensed and able to fly planes on his own.

That’s not the case. The rapper appeared on Ellen where he cleared the air on the viral clip of him holding it down in the cockpit. “The internet just ran with the fact that I have an official pilot’s license when they saw this video. I never said that, but who am I to correct the internet? The internet believes what they want to believe,” he said after clarifying that he was “just as shocked as everyone else.”

In all actuality, that was his first time ever driving a plane but that’s not to say he isn’t working towards it. “I actually own a plane, but for all of these years, I’ve never wanted to become a pilot, because you can’t drink alcohol within eight hours of flying,” he continued. “Who would want to go on a vacation and not drink before they leave? … Long story short, that’s the first of many, but I do plan to get my pilot’s license soon. It’s a work in progress, it takes some time.”

Regardless, it’s a pretty impressive feat to become a fully licensed pilot. Check out the clip below. 

“Verzuz” Addresses Toni Braxton & Mary J. Blige Appearance Rumors

This weekend, the back and forth trolling between Soulja Boy and Bow Wow will come to a head on Verzuz. The longtime friends have been playfully bantering for weeks as they’ve taken personal punches on social media, causing some fans to believe that they really were beefing. After Bow cleared the air, the rappers returned to blasting one another’s career and increasing the hype surrounding their Verzuz matchup this Saturday.

Meanwhile, rumors have been floating about stating that the next big pairing will come from R&B legends Mary J. Blige and Toni Braxton, and one fan took their questions to the powers that be.

“So… is there any truth behind this @tonibraxton & @maryjblige @verzuzonline happening on July 4th? I need answers! #ToniBraxton #MaryJBlige #VERZUZ,” the Twitter user wrote. Verzuz chimed in to lay the rumors to rest once and for all.

“We love both ladies, but this is not a confirmed #VERZUZ event,” they replied. “Please stay tuned for upcoming announcements on our future shows.” When Verzuz announced their latest set of performers, they did have a mysterious, blurred-out portion for July 1. It looks as if fans are attempting to figure out who it may be, so leave your guesses after checking out the posts below.

Polo G Debuts 11 Songs On The Billboard Hot 100 This Week

The release of Polo G’s Hall Of Fame was a warm welcome for a new star in the game. The highly-anticipated album from the Chicago rapper arrived just after his first #1 record with “RAPSTAR,” the lead single off of the project. The album followed a similar path with its trajectory on the Billboard 200. Released on the same day as Migos’ Culture III, which he appears on, Polo G outsold the hit-making Atlanta trio in a race for #1 on the charts.

Even though Polo G might not be interested in celebrating any feat on the Billboard charts, it’s safe to say that his latest project has produced some big hits. Half of the songs on the 20-track project have debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. Plus, his collaboration alongside Migos on Culture III on the banger, “Malibu” also secured a position on the chart.

“Bloody Canvas” sits the lowest on the chart at #97 while”Party Lyfe” ft. DaBaby and “Go Part 1” ft. G Herbo sit at #85 and #86, respectively. His collaboration with Migos on “Malibu” sits at #67. The highest-charting song from the project is “No Return” ft. The Kid Laroi and Lil Durk and holds the #26 position on the chart.

Check out all of the records that Polo G debuted off of his new project Hall Of Fame below. What’s your favorite track off of the project? 

Pooh Shiesty Posts His Prison Address Online For Fan Mail

Pooh Shiesty was recently honored as a member of XXL Magazine’s 2021 Freshman class. Unfortunately for the rapper, his recent legal troubles forced him to celebrate the accomplishment from behind bars. We previously reported that the Memphis rapper was arrested earlier this month for allegedly shooting a security guard outside of King of Diamonds nightclub in Miami. 

He was subsequently charged with aggravated battery and was initially granted a $10k bond, although it was revoked due to another shooting he was allegedly involved in back in October of 2020. The King of Diamonds security guard Frivin Dor later recanted his statement but, despite this, Pooh Shiesty will remain behind bars until his preliminary hearing on July 22nd. In the meantime, the “Back in Blood” rapper is opening up his prison mailbox for some fan mail. 


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Taking to Instagram on Monday (June 22) to share the address in his story over a green-screen, the address read “Lontrell Williams #210138765 k82 Turner Guilford Night Correctional Center 7000 NW 41st St Miami, FL 33166,” using his government name.  

“I’ma start getting his care package ready tomorrow,” joked one fan on social media. Another added, “Lemme make sure my boo got some oatmeal cream pies,” joked another. Another added, “Bye, should’ve wrote me when I wrote you in ya dms, tables turn, huh.”

While some fans took the opportunity to joke, it’s likely Pooh will definitely receive a healthy amount of kind words and care packages from fans nonetheless. 

Let us know down in the comments if you’re planning on sending the 1017 signee any items. 

21 Savage: 4 Shots Of The Atlanta Rapper Ahead Of His Tour W/ J. Cole

Chart-topping rapper 21 Savage is set to join North Carolina rapper, J. Cole, on a huge tour later this year. Ahead of the exciting time, Savage has been enjoying some well-deserved R&R. Since the Slaughter King won’t have much time once he hits the road, take this chance to appreciate these shots of the Atlanta […]

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Erica Mena: 5 Snapshots Of Safaree’s Soon To Be Ex-Wife In Pregnancy Bliss

“Love & Hip Hop” star Erica Mena is in the middle of a storm of divorce drama, but you would never guess from her latest pregnancy photos. The estranged wife of Safaree Samuels looks to be fully embracing her pregnancy glow. Despite her decision to file for divorce, Mena is enjoying her second pregnancy to […]

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HoneyKomb Brazy Faces Parole Violation Accusations Over Music Video

HoneyKomb Brazy remains in the news due to a steady stream of legal-facing issues. The latest one stems from the release of the Alabama rapper’s music video for his single “Dead People,” featuring J. Prince. He is being accused of violating his parole with the music video, for illegal gun possession, as well as possession of marijuana. 

HoneyKomb Brazy appeared in court on Wednesday, June 16th to answer to the charges brought against him, and he plead not guilty. He was first arrested in May on an outstanding warrant related to parole violations that stemmed from a shootout between his group and a rival group. There’s allegedly video evidence that shows Brazy brandishing a gun and shooting at a competitor crew in front of a Montgomery barbershop, while the rapper’s grandparents’ tragic death earlier this year also appears to have stemmed from some sort of rival shooting.

As far as the latest parole violation accusations, on top of using music videos as evidence, prosecutors also showed social media images of the rapper with what appeared to be guns. Nonetheless, HoneyKomb’s stepmother and business manager testified that the weapons were props, and thus was the defense. The music video producer, Reshad McCall, validated Brazy’s stepmother’s testimony as well.

“We prop everything. … We’re strict on that. We control everything, I personally ordered them. I’ve got receipts for them,” he added to her story.

The rapper’s attorney, Jeff Deen, also spoke to Fox10News following the court hearing, stating, “It comes with the industry. It’s shocking to some of us, but that’s how they make their money. And it’s a very lucrative market, and this young man has a lot of talent. He’s a go-getter.”

The judge has yet to rule on revoking HoneyKomb Brazy’s probation.

Check out the music video for the record in question below. We’ll keep you posted on HoneyKomb Brazy’s case.

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Iggy Azalea’s Coming To A Town Near You Very Soon

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea‘s getting ready to pack her bags for a jam-packed road trip. The hip-hop star has announced she’s gearing up to go on tour with hip-hop veteran Pitbull for their I Feel Good tour this summer. Iggy Azalea’s Coming To A Town Near You The rap artist hit up her Instagram page […]

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Rick Ross Launches Thighstop To Help Deal With Chicken Wing Shortage

If COVID-19 wasn’t already enough for Americans to deal with, the addition of a mysterious pandemic-related chicken shortage might just do the trick. As previously reported, prices of poultry in the states have gone up tremendously as the supply of chicken decreases and the demand increases.  

This has become an issue for retailers across the country who rely on poultry for their business. For Rick Ross, this poses a threat to his Wingstop business venture, selling wings as part of his expansive business portfolio. The rap mogul, who owns 28 Wingstop franchises, will expand the offerings at his 28 franchises to include thighs to deal with the unsuspected shortage

 
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Thighstop is the newly launched digital brand that allows customers to order thighs for pickup or delivery through Doordash from the website. According to the site, different Thighstop flavors were handcrafted with different sides and dips, and can be selected with or without the bones. 

While the new thigh offerings will be available at all of Ross’ locations, it’s part of a company-wide initiative to add the online-only Thighstop to Wingstop’s offering. 

“We back outside, and it’s time to take it to the next level,” Ross said in an interview with yahoo sports! about the new venture. “We know how Wingstop perfected wings. Now, just imagine that juiciest part of the meat, and we boss it up, baby.”

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Killer Mike Is Making A Cameo In The Fourth Season Of ‘Ozark’

According to a new feature on Billboard, Atlanta rapper Killer Mike has been cast in a cameo role in the fourth-and-final season of Netflix’s award-winning crime drama Ozark. Mike has apparently been a fan of the show for some time, remarking, “I went from waiting to find out what happens next to being part of it … I’m excited.” Although details about the role are sparse, according to Billboard, Mike’s character will meet teen criminal Ruth Langmore “at her lowest point.”

Emmy Award winner Julia Garner, who portrays Ruth, recently joked that she wanted to tell off anti-maskers at the real-life Lake of the Ozarks in-character on social media. The show recently wrapped up a production that was hampered by COVID-19 safety protocols which changed the way the show was shot, so her reaction is understandable. Co-star Jason Bateman remarked that it broke his heart to break the tradition of directing an episode or two himself, but he was willing to make the sacrifice to get the supersized season completed on-scheduled.

Meanwhile, Killer Mike had to make some similar tough business decisions regarding his barbershop, which he didn’t reopen during Georgia’s first wave of attempts to get back to normal last spring. Now that live entertainment is slowly coming back, though, he’ll be on tour with Run The Jewels and Rage Against The Machine next year.