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Young Thug and Gunna Post Bail for 30 Low-Level Offenders
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-26T16:03:45+00:00“>April 26, 2021 | 12:03pm ET Atlanta rappers Young Thug and Gunna did a good deed on Friday by reuniting 30 men and women being held in Fulton County Jail on minor offenses with their families. According to WSB-TV, Thug and his mentee posted bond for the inmates, who were imprisoned because they didn’t have the money. “This is where we’re from,” Thug (born Jeffrey Williams) told WSB-TV. “We just woke up and went to the jail with the lawyer and you know, DAs and the prosecutors, you know, the bonding companies and just got as many people as we can out. About 20 or 30 people.” Gunna (born Sergio Kitchens) added, “You never know what somebody been through. There wa...
Rapper Tray Savage’s Accused Killer Denied Bail
Jackson’s private attorney, Thomas Hallock, had argued against denying his client bail, explaining that Jackson was cooperative with authorities and left Chicago only after his grandmother’s death from cancer last fall, the Chicago Tribune reported. But Judge David R. Navarro granted the prosecution’s no bail request, adding that Jackson faced natural life in prison if convicted of killing Young, who had been signed to Chief Keef‘s Glory Boyz Entertainment imprint. Prosecutors said in court that Jackson and Young were affiliated with the same street gang faction but gave no indication what prompted the shooting. Authorities said the men briefly “interacted” with each other from their vehicles before they drove away in different directions. Prosecutors said both vehicles lat...
Diddy Feels ‘Incredibly Blessed’ After Second Oscar Win
The Bad Boy boss was a producer of the best live-action short winner “Two Distant Strangers” on Sunday night (Apr. 25). As of Sunday night (April 25), Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs has as many Oscars as Brad Pitt. The Revolt Media chairman was in a celebratory mood after the 93rd Academy Awards when the film he executive produced, Two Distant Strangers, won the Oscar for best live-action short. “I’m incredibly blessed to WIN MY SECOND OSCAR as a producer for UNDEFEATED and…. @TwoDistantFilm !!” tweeted Diddy alongside a video of him and his team watching actor Riz Ahmed make the Oscar announcement on a big screen in a studio together. “Words can’t describe how I feel right now winning alongside my brothers @JoeyBadass @VanLathan @Travon @iJesseWill...
Christina Milian Gives Birth to Third Child, Second With Matt Pokora: ‘Meet Our Healthy Baby Boy’
She added, “Now it’s party of 5 baby! Thank you my @mattpokora for being the best partner/dad/ best friend a woman could ask for. You’re a king in my eyes.” Kenna is Milian’s second child with the French singer-songwriter, with whom she shares 14-month-old son, Isaiah. She also has a daughter named Violet, 11, whom she shares with ex-husband The-Dream. Pokora also took to Instagram to share an adorable black-and-white photo of himself embracing his new son. “Our little Kenna is doing well and her mom, once again, has been amazing,” he wrote in French. “Everyone is in great shape.” Milian announced her third pregnancy in December 2020 with a swoon-worthy sunset beach shot of Pokora kneeling down to kiss her baby bump, and another of their son Isaiah...
Fans Choose The Weeknd & Ariana Grande’s ‘Save Your Tears’ Remix as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Earlier in the week, both superstars teased an audio snippet of their breathy vocals harmonizing the lyric, “I don’t know why I run away,” on the song from The Weeknd’s Billboard 200 No. 1 album, After Hours. The remix later dropped with an animated clip featuring The Weekend and Grande. “Save Your Tears” is currently sitting at No. 5 on the April 24-dated Billboard Hot 100 and just topped the Pop Airplay chart last week. The “Save Your Tears” remix is The Weeknd and Grande’s third collaboration in seven years. He previously appeared on the “off the table” duet featured on Grande’s 2020 album, Positions, and “Love Me Harder,” from her 2014 sophomore release, My Everyt...
Family & Friends Pay Tribute to DMX in ‘Celebration of Life’ New York Memorial Service
DMX had a larger-than-life influence on his community. It came as no surprise that the entire perimeter of Barclays was blocked off and packed several hours prior to the event, only to let an enormous monster truck — carrying a bright red casket that was reportedly DMX’s — arrive on the scene. Doors for the memorial opened at 2:00 p.m. ET, with only family, friends and media in attendance, though a live stream was available on DMX’s YouTube channel for supporters around the world to tune in. His funeral service will be held Sunday at 2:30 P.M. ET and will be broadcast live on BET and the network’s YouTube channel. At 6:20 P.M., a bone-chilling silence finally swept the stadium, so quiet the sound of a single can of soda cracking open would echo across the enormous venue. More t...
DMX’s Daughter Delivers Moving Song at Memorial, Where Friends Nas, Eve & Swizz Beatz Speak
Ahead of the memorial at the Barclays Center, more than 1,000 people, including members of the Ruff Ryders motorcycle club, had formed a procession from Yonkers to Brooklyn, the New York Times reports. A monster truck that held a dark red coffin and that was inscribed with “Long Live DMX” led the procession. As the event began, the Sunday Service choir provided spirited musical tributes, and continued to do so throughout the evening. DMX’s family and friends, including several of his children, took the stage to give speeches — and even perform songs — in honor of the Earl Simmons they knew and loved. One of his young daughters delivered her own re-worked take on “Slippin’.” She turned it into a moving testimonial to her dad, who’s helpe...
Song of the Week: Little Simz Raises a Rousing Battle Cry with “Introvert”
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Beyonce Celebrates 5th Anniversary of ‘Lemonade’ Album: ‘I’m So Thankful’
She concluded, “I hope you find joy today.” Lemonade arrived on April 23, 2016, through its same-titled film, which was soundtracked by the album’s songs, and premiered on HBO. The 12-song visual album was released by Parkwood/Columbia Records following the film’s debut, initially as an exclusive through Tidal. With standouts like “Hold Up,” “Formation,” “All Night” and “Sorry,” Lemonade debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning Beyonce her sixth-chart topper. The set includes guest appearances by Jack White, James Blake, The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar Following its release, all 12 of the album’s songs debuted on the Billboard Hot 100. Lemonade was also 2016’s third-biggest-selling albu...
The Alchemist Recruits Earl Sweatshirt and Boldy James for New EP This Thing of Ours, Shares “Nobles”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-23T14:09:07+00:00“>April 23, 2021 | 10:09am ET Red-hot producer The Alchemist has announced a new EP, This Thing of Ours, out April 30th via EMPIRE. To kick off the project, he shared the first single, “Nobles”, featuring Earl Sweatshirt and Navy Blue. The press release for the EP lists appearances from Earl, frequent Alchemist collaborator Boldy James, and “a few others,” but fans got a closer look at the guest roster earlier this month. On April 12th, the cover art was shared by Alchemist, Earl, Boldy, and Navy Blue, as well as Pink Siifu and Maxo. “Nobles” features a beat reminiscent of Alchemist’s 2001 Jadakiss collab, “We Gonna Make It“, with triumphant, soaring strings. It ...
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Honoring The Funky Legacy Of Gregory “Shock G” Jacobs [Playlist]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Leon Bennett / Getty The year has been especially brutal for Hip-Hop fans, and definitely those of us that are of a certain age. The news of Gregory “Shock G” Jacobs passing at the age of 57 has rocked fans worldwide, and Hip-Hop Wired has compiled a playlist of Shock G’s music to honor his life and legacy. Gregory Jacobs was born August 25, 1963, in Brooklyn, N.Y., bouncing around the coast until settling in Tampa, Fla. While in college in Florida, Jacobs studied music theory and connected with the late Kenneth “Kenny K” Waters and later formed the Digital Underground collective in the late 1980s along with James “Chopmaster J” Dright. As a producer, Jacobs didn’t shy away from the common practice of sampling older records but he was also a self-taught p...
Whethan Breaks New Ground With Latest Single, “Warning Signs” With Kevin George
It’s rare to find a musician as versatile as Whethan, who, with his debut album FANTASY, flexed on his fans with a groundbreaking arrangement of work unbounded by genre. His latest, “Warning Signs” with Kevin George, further develops this vision as Whethan dips his toes into a unique blend of electronica, hip-hop and rap. It is the young gun’s first release since FANTASY and while it doesn’t integrate any of the album’s signature pop-rock sounds, its palpable energy is equal parts fun and youthful. Out April 23rd via Atlantic Records, “Warning Signs” is an enigmatic synthesis of modern electronica and hip-hop. With spacey bass and kinetic synths, the track pulls influences from disco, acid house and trap, overlaid with Ge...
