It’s been one year since Breonna Taylor was killed by police officers in Louisville, Ky., during a botched raid of the home she shared with boyfriend Kenneth Walker. The day before the March 13 anniversary of Taylor’s death, Walker filed a federal lawsuit against the police department. Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend Seeks Damages From Police Kenneth […]
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He may not have been a big winner at this year’s Grammy Awards, but Drake is celebrating a historic moment in charting history. We’ve previously reported on the OVO mogul snagging the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart thanks to his Scary Hours 2release, and after sharing a screenshot of his big moment, Drake took to his Instagram Story. There, he posted a few clips of his celebration including a cake with the chart imprinted and a party that hosted a visit from veteran rapper Bow Wow.
“I didn’t know how to bring in one, two, three,” said Drake in the clip before he pans to the side and shows Bow Wow standing next to him. In a playful exchange, Drake teases Bow with lyrics from his 2001 track “Thank You.” Bow said, “That’s what you wanna do?” as he and Drizzy laughed, but the Atlanta-based rapper wanted to make sure he gave a congratulatory message to his good friend before signing off.
Drake returned with another video where he co-signed Bow Wow’s influence in the Rap game. He said everyone wanted to get together for drinks and the like, but he had to call Bow to link in person. “If it wasn’t for you, it wouldn’t be no me,” said Drake. “That’s why I’mma rock with y’all forever.”
Check out Drake’s clips including him giving Bow Wow his flowers below.
It was a historic moment for Tiffany Haddish after she took home her first Grammy Award win. The famed comedian has endured her fair share of struggles in her life that she’s spoken about candidly in past interviews, including physical abuse at the hands of her mother and spending much of her youth in foster care separated from her siblings. The road to success was windy and difficult for Haddish, and that’s why her fans shed tears while watching the moment she learned that she’d taken home the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for Black Mitzvah.
In a clip she shared to her Instagram, Tiffany Haddish was on set of Kids Say the Darndest Things when her producer alerted her that she was a Grammy winner. In the caption, Haddish wrote, “The Producers decided to tell me I WON a Grammy while I was interviewing these two young ladies Lauren and Ava, that want to someday be president of the United States of America.”
“I was flooded with a such a since of accomplishment and relief,” Haddish added. “I kinda didn’t know what to say. I just wanted to cry but I knew it would have confused the babies. So I decided to use that moment to teach and share my feelings. Thank you @recordingacademy for the honor.” In the video, the actress spoke directly to the young girls as she motivated and encouraged them to defy all the odds. Check out the moving moment below.
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The Grammys are behind us, but the buzz about the 63rd ceremony abounds. Lil Baby was one of several performers at Sunday’s (March 14) award show where he gave a moving live rendition of his hit single, “The Bigger Picture.” The track was nominated for both Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance, but unfortunately for the chart-topping star, he didn’t take home either win. Just prior to the Grammy Awards, Baby caught up with MTV News for a virtual chat where he spoke about why winning a Grammy isn’t his main priority.
“I mean, for my people, it’ll mean a lot, but for me, I wake up the same way I went to sleep the night before I won,” he said. “But for my people, just to say I won and just, I’m wit it for that. But just far as me, I ain’t into it like that.” MTV News wanted to know how the rapper was able to stay humble during the craziness of fame.
“For the most part, my body here, but my mind and soul don’t be here. So, a lot of stuff I do, I just let my body do it and my mind be somewhere else. I don’t get too wrapped up into it. To me, I’m a regular dude. But my body, Lil Baby, he famous. In my head, I can kinda step back a little bit and be a regular person. That’s how I stay humble.”
He also doubled down on the rumors that he and Lil Durk are collaborating on a joint album. Lil Baby added that the project doesn’t have a title just yet, but he suspects it’ll be called The Voice of the Heroes. Check out clips from his interview below.
We understand that there are many members of the Wu-Tang Clan, but we’d never guess that there are still people who can be scammed by imposters. There are various hustles out there involving fake artists and according to the Department of Justice, 29-year-old Aaron Barnes-Burpo is one of them. They report that the Florida resident pleaded “guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud” after posing as an artist or a member of the famed Hip Hop group’s team.
According to court documents, Barnes-Burpo allegedly worked with his partner, 52-year-old Walker Washington, to defraud businesses. They reportedly told victims that they were “affiliated with the Roc Nation production company and the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan.” Neither man had any dealings with Roc Nation or Wu, but their victims were unaware. As far back as September 2019, Barnes-Burpo and Washington also used stolen credit cards to rent limousines while defrauding production companies, hotels, and caterers. This scam spanned various cities and the pair were able to make thousands.
“Hopefully, some of the businesses that were defrauded by this scam will be able to recoup some of their losses as a result of this sentence,” said Chris Hacker, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta. “This is what happens when you seek a fleeting moment of fame at the expense of others. Neither law enforcement nor the community will tolerate it.”
Both men have pleaded guilty. Washington, an Augusta, Georgia resident, is still awaiting sentencing. Barnes-Burpo was sentenced to 84 months (seven years) in prison and has been “ordered to pay nearly $300,000 to 19 business defrauded in the scheme.” Following his sentence, Barnes-Burpo must also undergo “three years of supervised release.”
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Rich The Kid has had his fair share of legal trouble this past year, and it looks like his run-ins with the law aren’t letting up anytime soon. This time, he’s gotten into trouble with the TSA: The rapper was arrested at an airport Monday afternoon when he was caught carrying a gun through security.
According to a report from TMZ, Rich The Kid was making his way through security at LAX when TSA staff saw a concealed weapon in his carry-on bag. Upon further inspection, they found it was a loaded gun and apprehended him on site. The report states that it’s unclear if police have processed his case, or if he’s currently being detained somewhere.
Ahead of getting busted at LAX, Rich The Kid faced a handful of lawsuits in 2020. He apparently inked a deal with the brand Fashion Nova back in 2018 and was given a $100,000 advance, but he took the money without holding up his end of the promotional deal. Then, Fashion Nova responded last October by hitting him with a $2.1 million lawsuit to cover their damages. Before that, Rich was ordered to pay $1.1 million to his former managers, who claim they had not been paid in three years. He was also hit with a lawsuit over a quarter-million-dollar unpaid jewelry tab, as well as $300K for failing to pay rent on a mansion in Holywood Hills.
Hollywood actress Tiffany Haddish is causing quite the stir for the self-proclaimed Queen of Rap fanbase. The popular stand-up comedian seemed to disagree during a recent Clubhouse interview when she was described as the “Nicki Minaj of comedy.” Tiffany Haddish Is Compared To Nicki Minaj Haddish didn’t hold back in sharing her honest thoughts on […]
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Fans of Cleveland rapper Kid Cudi can rejoice – or his OGs, for that matter. He’s gone to social media to announce his first mixtape is going on streaming services soon. Kid Cudi Has Amazing News Regarding ‘A Kid Named Cudi’ Kid Cudi says he’s trying to make sure A Kid Named Cudi will be […]
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When it comes to his relationship, PnB Rock isn’t messing around. We live in the era when people are finding their Mr. and Mrs. Right—and Mr. and Mrs. Right Nows—by sliding into DMs. People are shooting their shots left and right to the objects of their affections, but PnB Rock doesn’t appreciate people, some that he seems to know, trying to kick game to his girlfriend.
The rapper took to Instagram to issue a warning to the men who he’s seen in his girlfriend’s private messages. “PSA to all you little n*ggas, you little rat n*ggas, this right here, this me,” the rapper said as he attempted to show off his lady. “This is me right here. She show me all y’all DMs. You lookin’ like clowns. And y’all supposed to be my folks you b*tch ass n*ggas. Lucky I don’t take it to the trenches on you, ya heard me. ‘Cause this sh*t get critical about this one. Don’t play with my b*tch, bro. It’s smoke n*gga.”
He didn’t explain what he meant by “y’all supposed to be my folks,” but some believe he’s not only referring to people in the industry but possibly a few of his friends and acquaintances that are artists, as well. Watch his video below.
R&B singer Trey Songz doesn’t seem to be taking COVID-19 very seriously. He’s drawn controversy after being spotted spitting in the mouths of two women for a new music video. Trey Songz Spits In 2 Women’s Mouths Despite Previously Having COVID Trey Songz has been catching heat over a new viral video of him doing the […]
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