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She may be in her self-professed final stages of grief, but that hasn't stopped Asian Doll from sharing stories about King Von. There have been plenty of tributes to the late rapper since his tragic death in November, but Asian Doll has arguably been the most vocal. She's uploaded private photos of them together, gone on Instagram Live to talk about their happier moments, purchased an iced-out chain of the rapper's likeness, and even received a large tattoo on the back of her hand of Von's portrait. It seems that whenever she is personally confronted with a memory of Von, Asian Doll shares it on social media. On Wednesday (January 27), she returned with a story about the late rapper being happy with the little things. "Remember I got mad asl stormed out the house von called like come back so I turned right tf around," she wrote. "I stopped by the store got his fav candy & gave it to him when I pulled up lol y’all this man acted like I had a Diamond chain he was so happy about a candy bar lol." "White chocolate Twix his favorite," Doll recalled. "Then he lost the candy bar in the house within 5 mins of me giving it to him lmfaoooo y’all why he tried to fight everybody in the house for that Twix." As the rapper continues to share bits about Von online, the case against the alleged suspects involved in his murder continues to build. Timothy Leeks, 22, was also shot during the altercation that took the lives of Von and 34-year-old Mark Blakely. Leeks has been charged with the murder of Von, but it's unclear who authorities believe is responsible for Blakely's death. Two other men, 21-year-old Johnny Harris and 23-year-old Kevin Jones, have also been arrested. They've been given charges related to gun possession and aggravated assault. Check out Asian Doll's posts below. Twitter [via] View the full article

Someone has rubbed Cardi B the wrong way because the rapper has called on her followers for help in finding a man. Often, celebrities will enlist the help of their dedicated fan bases to locate people that may have done someone wrong or who they have an issue with. Back in October, Cardi offered $10K to anyone who could assist in locating the person responsible for throwing acid on an innocent woman's face while she walked down the street. On Wednesday (January 27), the rapper had another reward ready, but she didn't initially say what it was all about. Presley Ann / Stringer / Getty images Cardi B posted a blurry photo of a man to her Instagram account and in the caption, she wrote, "Anybody knows this man from New York? I’m looking for him...You tried it BUDDY!!! ...I’m giving TEN THOUSAND For any info on this man!" Soon, her Bardi Gang swarmed various social media platforms trying to decipher why this person was wanted by the rapper. Under her IG post, T.I. offered up advice. "Take this down Sis," he said, as others reposted the photo in an attempt to identify the stranger. There are all sorts of rumors floating around about this from break-ins to disrespecting family members, but Cardi quickly came forward to share details. "I’m not putting a bounty just want some info," tweeted the rapper. "And if I did this man put a gun on somebody’s head rob them,and kept them hostage !" Check out her posts below, including fans wanting their reward money after jokingly identifying Dana White. Instagram Instagram View the full article

If you've been keeping up with Dreamville's First Lady, then you already know that Ari Lennox has been putting in work at the gym. The singer has often shared videos and photos of herself working on her fitness, and on Wednesday (January 27), she flexed her figure for her Instagram followers. Lennox posed in a bodysuit where she showed of her figure and was immediately flooded with compliments by the thousands. Ethan Miller / Staff / Getty Images "You look amazing!! Ora glowing," wrote Victoria Monet. She wasn't the only artist taking notice of Ari's look because Azealia Banks reposted one of Ari's Instagram Story videos where the singer modeled a dress for the camera. Banks took note of Ari's cheekbones and the singer replied, "Thank you sexy goddess." Also in her Story, Ari asked her followers to hit her up with recommendations for Black-owned businesses that sell dresses because everywhere she's checked online has been sold out. Judging by her uploads, Lennox's dress collection is stunning. Take a look at Ari's thirst traps below and read through a few of her fans' reactions to her look. Instagram Instagram View the full article

Now that she has two Lifetime projects, Wendy Williams is even shadier than ever. The respected yet controversial media maven is sharing the most intimate details of her personal and professional lives in a documentary and biopic, both airing on Lifetime. to help promote her projects, Wendy has been floating through the talk show circuit to discuss her most publicized controversies, including her ex-husband Kevin Hunter's reported affair with Sharina Hudson and the child they had while Williams and Hunter were still married. Recently, Wendy stated that she had no plans on ever meeting Hunter and Hudson's daughter, Journey, but the talk show icon believes that one day, Journey will come knocking at her door. Wendy wasn't finished answering questions about her ex and his new family, because she was more than willing to give her opinion while chatting on Out Loud with Claudia Jordan this evening (January 27). "I think Kevin is hot. He's still hot," Williams said of her ex. "Kevin smells good, he dresses well, but I've outgrown Kevin. I've outgrown the way he spends money. I've outgrown the way he lives his life. I've outgrown the way he talks to people. The way he's late for meetings and the way he puts you on hold and doesn't come back 'cause he forgets that you're on hold. He does that to some really important people, and it's costing me some money. Some deals." Elsewhere, Claudia asks Wendy if she's met little Journey, who is reportedly three-years-old. "No, [Kevin's] got one job: keep her off the pole and hopefully she'll be more educated than her mother and father," said Williams. She also went over her dating life, what type of man she wants, and what her next prenuptial agreement will look like (it will short and sweet). Watch the interview below to listen to Wendy Williams detail her Lifetime projects and current relationship with her ex-husband. View the full article

Music executives have been perfecting the formula to creating a star since the beginning of big business in the music industry. There have always been steps to follow, albeit they may change from one generation to the next, but Lil Uzi Vert is here to tell the world that the acceleration of his successes is because he operates with a different mindset than his fellow rappers. Theo Wargo / Staff / Getty Images The social media-friendly rapper shared a video where he spoke about the difference between himself and other artists who are doing their best to reach the top of the charts. "I understand y'all n*ggas tough. Y'all definitely is tough," said Uzi. "But y'all n*ggas stupid. Know why y'all stupid? You know why y'all stupid?" "Y'all know how I made it this far and y'all still right there? 'Cause I don't believe in sh*t," Uzi continued. "Y'all n*ggas believe in sh*t, so, y'all got somewhere to go. Y'all got a destination. I ain't got a destination. I'm where I'm supposed to be at. Y'all have a destination and we gon' send y'all there." You can check out the clip for yourself below and let us know if you tend to agree with Uzi's way of thinking. View the full article

The new trend among rappers to switch up their dental game and NBA YoungBoy looks to be the latest artist to make an appointment. Following in the footsteps of Lil Yachty, Plies, and YFN Lucci, a video of YoungBoy in the dentist's chair got tongues wagging about the rapper's new look. Hours ago, the 21-year-old shared footage of himself cruising around New York City with his recognizable diamond grill still in place, but later, while on Instagram Live, he was in the middle of receiving dental work as he streamed the event. In the clip, YoungBoy's dentist is trying to get work done but the rapper is questioning a friend about someone who is in jail. It's unclear what procedure he was undergoing, but many of his fans believe he's joined the likes of his fellow rappers and received veneers. Lil Yachty recently got on Live to enthusiastically share the first look at his new teeth, and during his session, he revealed that he spent $80K for his smile. NBA YoungBoy has many new moments in his life, as he's welcomed two babies with two women, including Yaya Mayweather, in the last three months. Ditching his signature grills may be a lucrative business move for the young rapper in the future, but we'll have to wait and see. Check out the brief clip below. View the full article

As if a Netflix deal, stand-up comedy, and movies aren't enough, Kevin Hart has added yet another platform to share his comedy with the world. This time when he takes his talents to the mic it will be for a podcast-- one that will feature Jerry Seinfield as the first guest. SiriusXM announced the debut of the podcast on Wednesday, Inside Jokes with Kevin Hart, along with two other programs. Hart will host the series premiere with Seinfeld’s appearance on the Laugh Out Loud Radio channel on Wednesday at 8 p.m. EST. Inside Jokes will feature Hart interviewing top comedians and the rising stars of comedy. Hart and his guests will detail their comedy club experiences and speak on “never-before-heard” stories. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images Along with Seinfield, guest appearances are expected to include Steve Harvey, Bill Burr, Cedric the Entertainer, Desus & Mero, Nick Kroll, Hasan Minhaj, and Zainab Johnson. In a statement regarding the podcast, Hart explained, "I’m sitting down with some of the best voices in comedy to give my listeners the stories behind the jokes they hear on stage. Comedians have been through it all, and I’m excited that I’ll be digging deep into the lives of my peers for my first podcast.” To go along with Inside Jokes Hart's Laugh Out Loud Network will also produce two new shows, Date Night with Chris and Vanessa on Fridays and The Ladies Room with Jazzy on Mondays and Wednesdays. Both shows launched Tuesday. In 2020, SiriusXM announced a multi-platform deal with Hart's LOL Network, a program Hart launched three years ago. Hart is expected to expand his comedic empire with even more radio shows, podcasts, and on-demand video. SiriusXM’s president and CCO, Scott Greenstein, expressed his excitement about Hart's Inside Jokes podcast and the other new series that are coming to SiriusXM, adding, "We continue to collaborate with Laugh Out Loud to shape Kevin’s channel into the pinnacle of diverse comedy programming in audio entertainment." [via] View the full article

A series of enigmatic tweets from Ari Fletcher sparked rumors about her relationship with Moneybagg Yo. The couple has often faced gossip about the status of their romance, and recently, Ari's tweets have caused fans of both her and her rapper boyfriend to question if they're on the up-and-up. "It’s not that I think I’m too good, I just know my worth. And if that’s too much for you then that’s too bad for you," wrote Ari. She followed that up with, "I want somebody to talk to, I love a good conversation." Soon, she was asked why she wasn't just communicating with Moneybagg, but instead of answering, she continued to tweet more thoughts. "Numb," she added. "I just don’t care no more. I’m over everything and everybody." After seeing the response and reading that people were concerned for her, Ari offered an update. "People are going crazy asking if I have COVID, if I’m going through a breakup, if something bad happened... I am okay, I promise to return very soon. Thank you for all your concern. I love y’all." Meanwhile, yesterday Moneybagg Yo tweeted, "Sh*t get worse before it get better." Check it all out below. Twitter Twitter Twitter View the full article

He's never been shy about sharing his thoughts about Rap and Pop Culture, and now Boosie Badazz is weighing on Donald Trump's recent presidential pardons—aside from his criticisms about C-Murder not being included. We've reported on the last-minute pardons bestowed by the former president during his last day in office, and while Lil Wayne has received criticism for posing in photos with Trump at the time of the presidential election, Boosie now sees why Weezy made the moves he did. "We thought he was getting jumped like checkers and he was playing chess the whole time," Boosie told VladTV. "Wayne. That lil' motherf*cka smart." Vlad asked if Boosie would have made the same move and the rapper quickly said yes. "For not going to jail? Hell yeah... You'd have to be a stupid motherf*cka. Two to eight years of living like this to take a picture with him." They then turned their attention to Kodak Black, who also received a presidential pardon from Trump. Boosie said that he's cool with the Florida rapper but they don't communicate, before he and Vlad moved on to discussing Michael "Harry-O" Harris, the co-founder of Death Row Records who was also pardoned after serving 30 years behind bars. "That's the n*gga that gave Suge [Knight] the money, right?" asked Boosie. "Didn't the n*gga try to sh*t on J. Prince?... I ain't for sure, but I think that n*gga got down on old man." Vlad brought up that there were rumors that Harris claimed he owned a portion of Rap-A-Lot Records, J. Prince's label. Boosie still seemed unsure of what the gossip was, but he remembered hearing something negative and he wasn't in support of anyone who crossed Prince. "That's my OG." Watch the clip of Boosie on VladTV below. View the full article

With a successful 30-year career under his belt, Treach is considered Hip Hop royalty. The Naughty By Nature legend has endured much throughout his career and now he has a few words of wisdom for rising generations of artists who may need some guidance along the way. Treach recently sat down with Sway in the Morning where he spoke about maintaining longevity in the entertainment industry while also dropping off a few Tupac Shakur memories. Earl Gibson III / Stringer / Getty Images "Before we even came out with a label deal, we was under an apprenticeship," Treach recalled. "So, we was learning the game and learning the steps... I hope a lot of the new artists out there has some type of person they can listen to, 'cause a lot of the youth ain't listenin' to the Old Heads or the ones that's been there 'cause they know it all like we knew it all. I'm not mad at them, I'm just letting them know it goes so quick, the years, and everything else. The time, just make it worth it." After dropping a few gems about how he's been able to survive a 30-year career by making smart business and investment moves, Treach shared a story about reading for the role of Bishop in the classic film, Juice. He auditioned at the same time a Tupac Shakur, who ended up getting the part, and recalled listening to Pac's spirited portrayal from another room. Treach said that he thought there was a fight going on inside and when Tupac was finished, he asked him what was up. When Pac said he was just auditioning, Treach admitted defeat and told him, "Oh yeah, you got that role. You had me believe, Bishop." Later, Tupac called Treach to share that he did get the part and told his friend to pack his bags to come live with him as they tried to get Treach a role in the film. "He had me in there, Ed Lover, Mopreme [Shakur], Big Stretch from Live Squad—rest in peace—like five, six of us," said Treach of their days in a hotel room. Tupac took Treach to set every day until he got a bit part as "the only Black dude in the Puerto Rican gang." Treach also shared that he "knew [Biggie] and Pac" before the riches and the fame. "We came up and we did it, so '96 was a wake-up call." He was referencing the year that Tupac was gunned down in Las Vegas. "You really did everything you can do. You beat the streets, you left the streets behind you, you following your dream, you come out here you rich and famous. And you can still get murdered." Watch his full interview with Sway in the Morning below. View the full article

On Tuesday, Dwayne Johnson took to Twitter to release the first official trailer for his upcoming sitcom Young Rock on NBC. The show follows The Rock's abnormal childhood, growing up as the son of former wrestler Rocky Johnson in Hawaii. On January 16th, The Rock also shared a clip on Instagram, expressing his desire to be able to show his late father the new show. "Maaaaan he would've been proud," Johnson said in the caption. On NBC's TCA Press Tour, Johnson spoke about the struggles he had trying to bring the show to life due to his complicated relationship with his father, who passed away on January 15th, 2020. Looking back on his relationship with his father, Johnson said "Growing up, and you know we specifically went with these timelines in my life that were very defining times at 10 years old, 15 and 18 … there’s a lot of things in between those years that took place … but it was complicated and the relationship that I had with my dad was incredibly complicated — that was fuelled by tough love." Rocky Johnson, Dwayne's father, will be played by actor Joseph Lee Anderson, who The Rock says did a "tremendous job playing my dad." Johnson added of his father, "He would have loved this, he would have loved this and he would have been so proud because for the first time, certainly in prime time, we are showcasing this world, that he and all of his brothers of the rings, so to speak, of those men in the ’70s and the ’80s that they gave their life to." The Rock will make appearances in every episode, while his former self will be played by three different actors. Adrian Groulx will play Johnson in his youth, Bradley Constant was cast as a 15-year-old Rock, and “Marco Polo” actor Uli Latukefu will play Johnson in his college years. Young Rock premieres on Feb. 16 on NBC. Will you be watching? View the full article

There has been an increasing number of reports about celebrities having their rides stolen in recent months. Machine Gun Kelly's Aston Martin was found running with the keys still in the ignition, singer Sammie recently revealed his ride was stolen in Atlanta, Tyrese's car was taken right out of his driveway, and Ludacris's vehicle was nabbed while he reportedly left it running as he visited an ATM. The latest on the list of car theft victims is Bam Margera whose Bentley was reportedly destroyed after crashing during a high-speed chase with police. Francois Durand / Stringer / Getty Images According to TMZ, Bam claims that his Bentley was stolen yesterday (January 26) sometime in the evening. Around 1:30 a.m. this morning, the Bentley was spotted by San Diego officers as a group of men hopped in a drove off. A deputy pursued the vehicle before two men jumped out and fled. The driver of the Bentley once again gave chase and later, the vehicle was found crashed into the side of an unoccupied house. Bam shared his side of the story, telling authorities that he was on his way to his "shaman's house" when he stopped to get gas and charge his phone at a Target in Vista, Calif. When he looked out of the window, he claims he saw his car was gone and police cars making their way to the scene. Check out a video of Bam relaying the story to his friend about the debacle below, including how after he watched police chase down the car thief, he learned that an employee gave his charging phone to a stranger. [via] View the full article

Kevin Hart has landed yet another movie role, expanding his already impressive catalog. Although details on the plot of the film are scarce, Borderlands is based on the 2009 role-playing shooter game. The game, which has produced highly successful sequels, takes place on the planet of Pandora. Creator of HBO miniseries Chernobyl, Craig Mazin, wrote the latest draft of the screenplay. Hart's character in the Lionsgate film, Roland, is a skilled ex-soldier-turned-mercenary. Eli Roth, the director of Death Wish and Knock Knock returns to the camera for this film. Roth praised Hart when speaking about the movie, saying, "I'm thrilled to be working with Kevin. Borderlands is a different kind of role for him, and we are excited to thrill audiences with a side of Kevin they’ve never seen before. He's going to be an amazing Roland." President of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, Nathan Kahane also spoke highly of Hart adding, "Kevin has been behind some of the world’s biggest blockbusters, and our source material is inspired by one of the world’s best-selling video games. We love the way our filmmaking team has adapted this story and we couldn’t be in better creative hands.” Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Hart recently finished filming Sony’s action-comedy The Man From Toronto, which also stars Woody Harrelson and Kaley Cuoco. The A-list comedian looks to continue his domination of the box office after films, Fatherhood, Jumanji: The Next Level, The Secret Life of Pets 2, The Upside, and Night School. Including Ride Along and Central Intelligence, Hart has made over $4 billion worldwide in ticket sales. [Via] View the full article

We're just weeks away from Valentine's Day and love is in the air. Recently, Mulatto has been slowly revealing that she's happily in love, causing a firestorm of speculation as to who locked down the Queen of Da Souf. There were rumors that she was romantically linked to 21 Savage, but he came in quick to shut down the gossip. Fans are more inclined to suspect Mulatto and Key Glock have something going on, but Mulatto nor the Memphis rapper have confirmed that they're in a relationship. On Wednesday (January 27), Mulatto returned to once again share that she's smitten with her mystery man. "On Godddd I be laid up w the love of my lifeeee," the rapper wrote over a meme she posted to her Instagram Story. "This the best thing coulda happened to me cause chile you not gone get a lil bo peep outta me no mo ion even be on the internet how I used to." "I'm happily distracted from all bullsh*t I LOVE IT HEREEEE." Fans expect Mulatto and her "love" will reveal their relationship on Valentine's Day, but it looks as if she's just fine keeping it under wraps for the time being. Check out her post below. Instagram View the full article

Dizzy Wright is truly one of the most unpredictable rappers out right now. Though he's known as a fierce MC with a sharp pen, he's been dabbling outside of his comfort zone more and more lately and we definitely appreciate that. It's been even more apparent with his new weekly series called Still Movin. He's been dropping a new single every week and this week, things got a bit more groovy. The rapper came through with a brand new record this week titled, "Sexy Lady." A smooth, funky bassline leads the way on this record as Dizzy Wright flexes his singing chops a bit more on this one. However, he doesn't stray from coming through with bars. Check out the latest from Dizzy Wright below. Quotable Lyrics I can't be hesitating You should tell me 'bout your dreams and what you estimating Ain't trying to gas you up but we can go to better places By the same I'm talkin', you can tell that I'm infatuated View the full article

SOB x RBE had one hell of a run over the past four years. Their unique strain of West Coast rap helped define a new era of hip-hop in the Bay Area but influenced its current sound heavily. As a group, they aren't as active but they do continue to drop new music as solo artists. Slimmy B, specifically, came through with a strong solo project in 2020 titled, Time 2 Shine. This week, he made it clear that he won't be slowing down in 2021 with the release of his latest project, The People's Champ. The West Coast rapper's new project is a short effort that includes eight tracks and features from YC Fame, AzChike, ShooterGang Kony, Daboii, and more. Check out the latest project from Slimmy B below. View the full article

She's been on the scene making a name for herself as she's staking her claim as the next woman in rap to take over, and Asian Doll's fans can't get enough. The 24-year-old rapper has been making headlines over the last few months while she's publicly grieved the loss of King Von following the Chicago rapper's murder. Asian Doll became a topic of conversation during VladTV's interview with Boskoe100, and the two men discussed the progression of her career as well as her reportedly getting nipped and tucked. "She's kind of like an Instagram model now. She got a bunch of plastic surgery after our last interview," said Vlad. Boskoe100 agreed, adding that she looks different. "I talked to her one time when I was first blowing up and she was first starting to blow up and I said something to her. I was like, 'I love your little natural sexiness. Don't ever get your ass done or nothin','" recalled the rapper. He claims she told him she didn't plan on it. "Fast forward a few years now and I'm like damn, what the hell?" he continued. Vlad spoke about some of Doll's recent moves, like getting a lifelike portrait of King Von tattooed on her hand, while also dropping a few facts about her streaming numbers. "Music-wise, she's not as popular as just popularity-wise," said Vlad. "And you gotta sort of follow it up with some music at some point, or else...'Cause you're not really getting paid off of just being popular on Instagram. You gotta have a product to go along with it." Boskoe interjected that Asian Doll is a young artist who is figuring things out. "She a beautiful girl though," said Boskoe. "She got potential... I can see her doing something. She definitely got some star quality about her." Check out their chat about Asian Doll below and watch Boskoe100 explain why he "loves Cuban Doll." View the full article

It felt like 2020 was a relatively quiet year for Young Thug, despite still releasing a ton of music. With the exception of Slime & B, Young Thug did not release a new album last year, even as he built anticipation for it. We can't entirely blame Thug for that, either. The pandemic made many artists push back releases so what better year than to take some time off from releasing new music? Especially with the YSL camp steadily going up. This week, the rapper returned with a bit of a teaser for fans when he dropped off some incredibly mysterious cover art. Fans believed that it could be a sign the sequel to Slime Language was well on its way, though no one necessarily confirmed this was true. Even as the Young Stoner Life Instagram page tagged sons of snake emojis to fuel the rumors, Thug kept mum on the matter and instead, offered a trailer for "GFU." It seems like it could be a single rather than a project but given that "Take It To Trial" closed out 2020, this could be yet another taste of what we can expect on Slime Language 2. The teaser also stated that there was a Jan. 29th release date attached to it. What do you think? Is Young Thug dropping Slime Language 2 on Friday or are we just getting a single? View the full article

Memphis is standing strong. The home of Three 6 Mafia has spurred tons of new talent over the years. Young Dolph is slowly building up the Paper Route Empire with a few new additions who've already proven to be stars in their own right. Key Glock is obviously among those high-ranked in the Paper Route camp but Big Moochie Grape is also starting to bubble up. Today, Big Moochie Grape slid through with a brand new banger titled after Los Angeles Lakers center, Anthony Davis. The rapper carries tons of swagger and charisma with a muddy flow that runs through the bass-heavy production. The latest single from Big Moochie Grape serves as his first offering of the year. We're excited to hear what he has in store next. Quotable Lyrics Servin' them packs to my neighbor Remember them days a n***a wasn't able Now, I'm the one that bring food to the table View the full article

It may be one of his most iconic roles, but Friday wasn't a cash cow for Chris Tucker when he signed up for the project. For decades, Friday has been a cultural staple as it's become a favorite "Hood Classic," but Chris Tucker, who portrayed the role of Smokey, told Shannon Sharpe that he was only paid $10,000. Tucker appeared on Sharpe's Club Shay Shay series and discussed what it's been like hearing people quote his beloved character all these years later. "It's one of those things—it was just a small movie," said Tucker. "We filmed it in 20 days. I got about $10,000 for it or whatever, I didn't care. I wanted the opportunity." Sharpe couldn't believe that Tucker's pay was so low, but the actor explained that the entire budget for the film was only between $2 million and $3 million. They were so regimented with finances that Tucker recalls actors were only allowed two takes for each scene and messing up wasn't an option or your part would be cut. "It was that small of a movie, but that was the beauty of it," Tucker added. "It allowed me to get into character. It wasn't no big distractions like big movie sets. You got light people and sound people and everybody wanna be a star. But that movie was just a camera and me and Cube on the porch. Magic came out of it, thank God." Check out the clip of Chris Tucker on Club Shay Shay to hear him share some fun Friday memories, including being on set with his best friend at the time, Faizon Love, who portrayed "Big Worm." View the full article

Drake shared some incredibly upsetting news the other day when he revealed that his forthcoming album, Certified Lover Boy would not be coming this month as promised. The rapper's kept fans waiting for his project throughout 2020 before sliding through in the fall with a tentative January 2021 release date. He's still cooking up yet you might be wondering just how effective these studio sessions have been since he and his frequent collaborator, 40 have had to work through pandemic restrictions. During a recent appearance on Pensados Place, 40 explained how he and Drake have used Unity Connect to work with each other from separate studios without losing the essence of their collaborating powers. He said that he could move 64 tracks of audio between facilities without a problem. "I like Zoom because I can screen share him my ProTools screen to his laptop. So he opens up his laptop, he sees my Pro Tools screen and he sees me in the corner on Zoom... and then he's listening to the playback in realtime of what I'm playing and he's got his headphones plugged into his MacBook so he's got digital audio coming off his Mac converter. It sounds amazing," 40 explained, adding that he tweaks the setting in order to be able to speak to Drake directly into his headphones while he's recording his verses. "Honestly, if I was an artist, I'd be done going to the studio. Yo, set me up on Connect. I'll be in my hotel room," he joked. It seems as if this tool has become an asset to the recording industry, as well to engineers, during the pandemic. Check the clip out below. View the full article

A Love & Hip Hop couple that has weathered their storms has been Safaree Samuels and Erica Mena. The two reality stars exchanged "I dos" in 2019, and they've been settling into the married and parental life nicely. They welcomed their daughter, Safire Majesty, into the world last year, and while Erica would love to continue growing their family, Safaree is more hesitant to move forward. This storyline was played out on a season of Love & Hip Hop New York, but they revisited the topic on a recent episode of Love & Hip Hop: Secrets Unlocked. “But tell them why you don’t want another one,” Mena said to her husband. “Cause I got ‘too big’ during my pregnancy... You say it all the time. You mentioned my stomach afterwards. You said, ‘You got too big, I got too big. I don’t want to be fat, again.’ That’s what you said.” After some prodding from their co-stars, Safaree apologized to Erica and called her perfect, but she questioned why he doesn't want more children with her if she's everything he's ever wanted. Safaree answered that he's open to more kids, but they should "let someone else carry it." That wasn't what Mena wanted to hear. Check out the exchange below. View the full article

Trey Songz appeared to have enjoyed his time at the Chiefs game, despite what went down. The rapper ended up getting arrested after an altercation with a police officer. There have been conflicting reports as to why the altercation erupted in the stands. Some have said it was because the singer refused to put his mask on while sources close to the singer believe that the officer had his eye on the singer the entire evening. TMZ obtained new footage of the singer's adventure to the Chiefs game last weekend that adds a bit more context to what happened. Trey did have his mask off during the game but it was only to chow down on some french fries. The stadium rules require people to wear a mask unless they're eating or drinking. Trey had the mask hanging off of his chin, though this was 10 to 15 minutes before the police pulled up with stadium security. Unshockingly, Trey was not the only individual in his area who didn't have a mask covering their mouth. The video reveals that many surrounding and filming the singer weren't fully masked, either. The video, unfortunately, doesn't negate the fact that Trey threw the first punch at the officer, but it does reveal an interesting double standard that was going on. Check the video out below. [Via] View the full article

She has been involved with several reality shows over the years, mostly tied to VH1, but now K. Michelle has announced that she's taking her talents to Lifetime. The singer had established a name for herself prior to her debut on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta back in 2012, but her appearance on the show helped her reach a global audience of new fans. On Wednesday (January 27), K. Michelle penned a lengthy note on Instagram sharing why she decided to step away from the VH1's hit franchise. Leon Bennett / Stringer / Getty Images "So life for me is completely changing," said the singer. "For 6 years of my life I was on a show called 'Love and Hip Hop' it really helped me reach a lot of my goals at that time, I'll never knock that blessing." However, K. Michelle added that she "could no longer participate in something" she wasn't "passionate about," and the animosity with the cast played a part in her exiting the series. "I just didn't care I knew it was time for something bigger then throwing drinks," K. Michelle continued. "I wanted to turn my pain into purpose. So it's finally here I start filming my new show on Lifetime in Feb and it's such an Amazing feeling to not only watch your dreams come true but to KNOW ILL BE HELPING WOMEN TO LIVE!" She didn't give details on what can be expected from the series, but she did end her message by saying she'll be "saving lives." Check out K. Michelle's announcement below. Instagram View the full article

The Seattle Seahawks released a statement today announcing that they've released offensive tackle Chad Wheeler from the team in the wake of his recent arrest. Wheeler was arrested on domestic assault charges Saturday morning on allegations of choking his girlfriend to the point she lost consciousness. Wheeler's girlfriend told police that the NFL player wasn't taking his medication for bipolar disorder in the days leading up to the gruesome attack. A call was made to police on the evening of Jan. 22 by Wheeler's girlfriend who told police that she was trying to kill him after locking herself in the bathroom during a physical altercation. Police arrived to the scene with his girlfriend's face covered in blood after having to force their way into the home. She told police that he suffers from bipolar disorder and "snapped into a dark place" that night without provocation. She said he choked her "with both his hands for some time" until she lost consciousness. She said when she woke up, he said, "Wow you're still alive?" Police documented her injuries, described as "noticeable fingerprints on both sides of her neck as well as capillaries that had burst at the back of her throat." They added her "left elbow joint was obviously swollen and deformed compared to her right arm." Wheeler was released from King County Jail after bail was set at $400K. Wheeler issued a public apology on Twitter to his girlfriend and her family. "The most important thing right now is that Alleah gets the care she needs and I get help. Both are happening," he said. "It is time for me to walk away from football and get the help I need to never again pose a threat to another. I cannot express my sorrow or remorse enough. I am truly ashamed." The Seattle Seahawks also issued a statement on Twitter announcing that they have released Wheeler from the team. "The Seahawks are saddened by the details emerging against Chad Wheeler and strongly condemn this act of domestic violence. Our thoughts and support are with the victim. Chad is a free agent and no longer with the team," the post reads. [Via] View the full article