Latto Questioned About DreamDoll’s 21 Savage “Tryouts” Lyric

Aa mention by DreamDoll has reignited the rumors regarding Latto’s mystery man. Earlier this year, Latto created a stir after she revealed that she was happily in love and it didn’t take long before her fans hopped online with guesses as to who it could be. Soon, Latto found her social media pages scrutinized for any hint as to who it could be, but most people concluded that it was either Key Glock or 21 Savage.

After DreamDoll shared her single “Tryouts,” Latto rumors only intensified after the New York rapper mentioned the Queen of Da Souf star. “And Mulatto, yeah, that’s my little honey bun / Asked her how many times she came, she said, ’21, 21.’

Latto, 21 Savage, DreamDoll
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It was an inclusion that wasn’t missed by fans and in a recent interview, Latto was asked about her thoughts regarding the lyric. “I think the whole song is dope. I think DreamDoll is dope and I’m so proud of her elevation,” Latto told TwoBeesTV. “She come from a reality TV show, I come from a reality TV show, so it’s like, I’m rooting for her.”

TwoBeesTV pressed Latto about the lyrics, and it seemed that she either wasn’t aware of what DreamDoll said or Latto was just playing coy. “I don’t know, I might need to play it again or something,” she said with a smile.

Check out the track, as well as the brief interview, below.

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Halle Bailey Wraps Filming “The Little Mermaid”: “We Have Finally Made It”

As her sister strips down for social media and gets sexy for the ‘Gram, Halle Bailey has finished filming her next project. The Chloe x Halle singer was first cast in The Little Mermaid live-action film in 2019, and after news of Halle’s lead role was shared the following year, the singer faced backlash from purists who believed that Ariel should be portrayed by a White, red-haired woman.

“We’ve always learned to just keep our heads up no matter the situation,” she said of the criticism last year. “No matter what anybody has to say about you…just keep pushing.”

Earlier today (July 12), Halle Bailey returned to Instagram to announced that filming has wrapped and while there, she dropped off a lengthy caption regarding the entire process. “I feel so grateful to have experienced this film in all of its glory,” she wrote. “It has been the toughest experience being away from everything and everyone i’ve ever known, to feeling self doubt/ loneliness, but also feeling such freedom and perseverance as i’ve reached the end.”

Halle added that “this experience has made me so much stronger” before praising her castmates by name.  She called them “masters of their craft” who “are so welcoming and open to little old me..as well as to the rest of the beautiful cast and crew.” Just like her fans, Halle can’t wait to see the end result.

Check out Halle’s post below. 

50 Cent Playfully Called Out By GF After Buying Her A Small Purse

Their love has been going strong for some time as people have continued to root for 50 Cent and his girlfriend Jamira “Cuban Link” Haines. The couple has playfully trolled one another with videos and images, poking fun at their relationship for the entertainment of their followers. Fif doesn’t often let people get a glimpse into his romances, leaving many to believe that he’s forever locked in with Haines.

Like many other wealthy men in the industry, 50 Cent likes to give lavish gifts to his significant other, including a Mercedes Benz truck as a Christmas present. Haines has been grateful for each gift, but this latest purse wasn’t what she was expecting.

50 Cent, Jamira Haines
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Haines posted a photo of her black and hot pink clutch with a frustrated caption. “This the typa sh*t he get me when he mad at me .. [unamused emojis],” she teased. “Wth I’m supposed to do with this lil sh*t CURTIS !!!!! [red-faced angry emoji] stop playing w. meeee.. [angry emoji] #littleassbag !! #petty.”

Fif has yet to issue his public response, but as fans wait, some people were quick to tell Haines that they’ll take the bag off of her hands if she didn’t want it. Check out 50 Cent’s leading lady putting him on blast below.

Blac Chyna Faces Rumors From Hairstylist That She’s Engaged

If rumors are to be believed, Blac Chyna will soon be walking down the aisle. Celebrities often go the extra mile to keep their personal lives private, but hairstylist Jayy may have spilled the beans about Blac Chyna. Last year, the reality star mogul surfaced on social media with images that suggested she was in a relationship with rapper Lil Twin, and recently, a video of Chyna snuggled up with her man circulated online.

As the public continued to gossip about the mother of two’s latest relationship, Jayy took to his Instagram Story with an announcement.

“Happy to say that @blacchyna has now confirmed booked and sent deposit to me as the one who’s going to be doing her hair for her upcoming wedding,” the hairstylist wrote alongside ring and bride emojis. Chyna’s fans were quick to call him out for not allowing the star to share the good news herself. However, others were quick to point out that some celebrities have often purposefully used others to share news such as this.

The Sun quickly contacted Blac Chyna’s mother Tokyo Toni to ask about her feelings regarding her daughter’s alleged upcoming nuptials. “Today was my first time hearing about it. I’m shocked,” Toni reportedly stated. She also gave a timeline of her daughter’s relationship.

“She’s with Lil Twin. They’ve been together about two years or so now,” Tokyo added. She denied any information that Chyna was pregnant and reiterated that she is unaware of an engagement. “I’ve met him and I think he’s a pretty good fit. I even met his mom, they’re a pretty cool family. I wouldn’t be against it.”

“They seem to be very, very happy & content.” Chyna has yet to respond to the rumors. Check out a few posts below.

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Summer Walker Denies Gossip Blog’s Rumor That She Neglects Baby

Since giving birth to her daughter, Summer Walker has faced off with critics. The singer has taken to social media to defend her parenting decisions from food choices to not wanting to show her baby’s face online, and Summer has once again addressed her naysayers. A Twitter user sent a message to the singer saying that “Gossipofthecity posted a rumor” that Walker didn’t really want her baby and alleged she is “never” with her child. The person also stated that the gossip blog alleged that Walker left her baby with her best friend’s mother “for 10 days straight.”

The singer often ignores comments such as these, but she resurfaced on Instagram to lay these rumors to rest. “I am the full care taker of my child,” she wrote, before referencing her ex, London On Da Track. “That man pull sup on the weekend w his mama & gifts for a day or 2 takes his pics but I do all the work when I’m not at work.”

“So once again suck a d*ck.” Summer added another message to her Instagram Story, telling viewers to live their lives for themselves because there “will always be” someone “dissatisfied with your behavior.” Walker urged people to “do you” because critics are unavoidable. She further explained herself in a video where she spoke about being happy and content while also letting people know that they don’t deserve her attention. 

Summer told her critics to worry about their own children. Watch and read through Summer Walker’s posts below.

Stephen A. Smith Apologizes For “Insensitive & Regrettable” Remarks About Shohei Ohtani

His outlandish outtakes have often earned him spots on trending topic lists, but this time around, Stephen A. Smith has issued an apology. The ESPN commentator isn’t shy about sharing his opinions and his takes have stirred the pot with certain famed sports stars. This time, he caught heat for recent remarks made about Japanese Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani‘s inability to speak English.

“I don’t think it helps that the number one face is a dude that needs an interpreter so you can understand what the hell he’s saying,” said Smith. Later, he attempted to clarify his comments following an onslaught of backlash.

Shohei Ohtani, Baseball
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“In the United States, all I was saying is that, when you’re a superstar, if you could speak the English language, guess what, that’s going to make it that much easier, less challenging to promote the sport,” Smith said. The criticism continued to pour in, so Smith decided it was time to issue a formal apology.

“I never intended to offend ANY COMMUNITY, particularly the Asian Community — and especially SHOHEI Ohtani, himself,” wrote Smith. “As an African-American, keenly aware of the damage stereotyping has done to many in this country, it should’ve elevated my sensitivities even more. Based on my words, I failed in that regard and it’s on me, and me alone!”

He called Ohtani “one of the brightest stars in all of sports” and continued to admit that he “screwed up.” Smith spoke out against the violence that has been perpetrated against Asian communities and called his remarks “insensitive and regrettable.” You can read through his entire statement below.

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Vince Staples’ New ‘Are You With That?’ Video Illuminates The Unsettling Nature Of Surveillance

Vince Staples has been back lately in a big way, even though he never left. The Long Beach-raised rapper is brutally honest enough to talk about the way the music industry monetizes people’s struggles, and on the heels of releasing his latest full-length album, Vince Staples, he’s shared another new video for “Are You With That?” The video follows up earlier singles like “Law Of Averages,” oh and an explosive LA Leakers freestyle, giving fans more of what they were hoping for in the lead up to the new project.

In the first half of the clip, Vince is portrayed under glaring spotlight in a number of mundane situations, doubling down on the unsettling nature of surveillance, and the way Black people are scrutinized in a specific way, especially those who grew up in neighborhoods like Vince did. In the second half, Vince portrays the process of burying and holding vigils for his friends in an even more explicit way, showing himself deeper and deeper in a grave each scene. Vince Staples came out last Friday, but it’s only one of several projects Vince is working on lately. He’s also previewed his graphic novel Limbo Beach and teased yet another new musical project, Ramona Park Broke My Heart to follow up this record. Check out the new video above and stream his new record here.

King Von Named By Police As 17-Year-Old Gakirah Barnes’s Killer: Report

There have been rumors regarding the death of Gakirah “K.I.” Barnes for years, but only recently have authorities reportedly come forward to release documents about the case. Back in 2014, 17-year-old Barnes, who was reportedly a member of the Gangster Disciples, was shot nine times and killed in Chicago. The teen was a native of the city and had a reputation as someone who had killed over a dozen people, and she lost her life to the streets she was reportedly dedicated to. 

Following Barnes’s death, there were conversations about who the hooded figure was that shot her, and recently, reports have stated that the Chicago Police Department has released new information about Barnes’s case.

These newly shared documents show that witnesses reportedly named King Von, a reported member of the Black Disciples, as the alleged shooter who was responsible for Barnes’s death. “An unknown M/1 wearing a Grey Hoodie and Blue jeans approached the victims. The unknown offender then produced a handgun and began firing in the direction of the victims, striking all three. The unknown offender then was observed entering an unknown vehicle making good his escape,” the document showed.

The police also stated that the “investigation revealed that the victim was killed by Dayvon Bennett,” using King Von’s government name. The rapper was said to have been “positively identified” as the “offender,” however, there wasn’t enough evidence to tie Von to the slaying so charges against him weren’t filed.

Many people from Chicago have taken to social media to share that this was information that has been known since Barnes’s murder was first announced. Swipe below to check out more about this case.

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Rapsody, Tierra Whack & More Appear On Femme It Forward’s “Big Femme Energy Vol. 1”

Music company Femme It Forward is gearing up to launch its new indie label. Ahead of its launch, they’ve delivered a brand new compilation with a kick-ass all-girl roster of music. Big Femme Energy Vol. 1 is a collection of original music from some of the most revered women in music right now such as Rapsody, Tierra Whack, Kiana Ledé, Lauren Jauregui, Baby Rose, Tayla Parx, and more.

“Big Femme Energy is an expression of the unique duality of power and delicacy. It’s about family, love, sisterhood, and the experiences that connect us as women,” Heather Lowery, executive producer of Big Femme Energy Vol 1., said. “It celebrates the power, and achievements of women and girls, while sharing stories of insecurities, vulnerabilities, and navigating mistakes, which every young woman can feel empowered by. It pays homage to those who came before us while paying it forward to those who will come after us.”

Rob $tone Connects With Too $hort On “Gossip”

Rob $tone has been in go-mode in the past year. The rapper came through in 2020 with the release of Stone Cold and its deluxe edition. At the top of the year, he swiftly followed it up with Solitaire Stone. The fumes are still running high and Rob clearly isn’t letting up this summer. On Friday, the rapper returned with a brand new single titled, “Gossip.” The upbeat West Coast anthem includes an appearance from Bay Area OG Too $hort as well as Uce Lee. The song arrives shortly after he teamed up with Rubi Rose on “I Love It.”

Too $hort is still riding high off of his collaborative project with E-40, Ain’t Gone Do It/Terms And Conditions. The album dropped shortly after the two appeared on Verzuz together. 

Check out Rob $tone’s new single below.

Quotable Lyrics
Aye, look stop it
Ya lil n***as ain’t playin’ in the audience
Copyin’, they wanna take me out and box me in
I want a front page cover on my mom n’em