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Fyre Failing: Ja Rule Says Donald Trump Welcome On His Iconn App
Source: TMZ / TMZ Either Ja Rule is an exceptional troll or he is absolutely spectacular when it comes to failing to read the room. The Queens rapper recently said former President Donald Trump would be welcome on his Iconn app. In case you missed it, Iconn is Ja’s celebrity booking app. Iconn is also the name of his brand, which last year added fashionable face coverings to their catalog. Mask up. But anyway, the point here is Ja recently told TMZ that the racist, white supremacist and insurrection-inciting worst POTUS in the history of the nation was welcome to come kick it on Iconn, so long as he behaves. This is of course after Trump wore out his welcome on your favorite social media sites and apps like Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. “I suppose if he starts doing crazy things like tryi...
Casanova’s Attorney Maybe Gearing For Full Acquittal After Bail Is Denied
Source: @Stretchd_34 of http://www.p3.photography / Radio One Digital It appears that Casanova will remain incarcerated—for now—after a judge denied the rapper the ability to post bail. According to VladTV, on Thursday (Jan 28) a federal magistrate judge has denied Casanova’s attempt to get out of jail while awaits court for charges of racketeering and drug trafficking. During the court hearing, U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul Davison stated that while Casanova’s defense team provided a “formidable” argument for the “Woah” rapper on $2.5 million bail, but Davison expressed that he was “concerned” about the danger to the community if Casanova was released. “When you go back to the history and characteristics of this defense, this is a defendant who has, over the last decade, managed to rack...
Kid Cudi Launching His Own Clothing Line
Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Before Hip-Hop embraced the tight jean look and had men out in the streets showing off their thigh muscles (or lack thereof), the street look was loose, baggy and oversized. Though the loose jean looks has been steadily making a comeback, the fitted to tight as f*ck look is still in and Kid Cudi‘s not only taking credit for starting the current trend, but might also be looking to cash in on the look. A few days ago the Man On The Moon artist took to Twitter to announce his new venture saying he’s “Finally starting my own clothing line” and hopes to demonstrate his “true vision” in his collection. Finally startin my own clothing line. Been a long time comin and another dream of mine. More madness, true vision, freshness comin soon!!! — The Chosen One (@K...
‘WandaVision’ Episode 4 Trailer Confirms Many Suspicions & Familiar Faces From The MCU
Source: AaronP/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Everything is starting to make sense in the first MCU spin-off series. It’s been a slow grind, but Marvel’s love letter to comic book fans, the Disney+ original, WandaVision, is slowly coming together. Casual comic book movie fans have been watching in confusion as Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) are seemingly trapped in some fake world that takes its cues from television sitcoms across the years. On the other hand, Marvel fans have been loving every minute of the show, giving them real House of M vibes. The ending of last week’s third episode hinted that things were about to pick up when Geraldine(Teyonah Parris) was booted from the fake world by an angry Wanda. Now a trailer for the fourth episode is giving fans even more cl...
Death Row Records Co-Founder Michael “Harry-O” Harris Speaks On Trump Pardon
Source: Daily Mail / Daily Mail A pivotal contributor to one of the culture’s biggest musical movements is finally out of prison. He details his long journey in a new interview. Michael Harris, the man who privately funded the start-up money to launch Death Row Records, is a free man. Commonly known as “Harry-O”, the California native was pardoned by than none other by Donald Trump. The decision took many by surprised as Harris served 30 years for drug trafficking and murder charges. While he has been spotted with Snoop Dogg and DJ BattleCat since his release the world has yet to hear from him until now. Michael recently spoke with The Daily Mail and opened up about finally leaving the big house. ‘It was an awestruck moment,’ he said. ‘I’m riding in the car with my folks and we coming...
Rest In Power: Iconic Actress Cicely Tyson Passes Away at 96
Source: Amanda Edwards / Getty Cicely Tyson, the iconic and incomparable screen and stage actress, and trailblazer, has passed away. According to published reports, the Emmy- and Tony-winning actress, who distinguished herself in theater, film, and television, passed away on Thursday (Jan. 28) as confirmed by her longtime manager, Larry Thompson. In a statement confirming her death, Thompson reflects on the icon’s life and legacy, adding that her last task of placing a star atop her Christmas tree was her favorite. “I have managed Miss Tyson’s career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing,” her manager, Larry Thompson, said in a statement. “Cicely thought of her new memoir as a Christmas tree decorated with all the ornaments of her personal and professional life. Tod...
Game On?: A Simple Guide to What’s Going On In The Stock Market
Source: NurPhoto / Getty By Shawna Mizelle In the past few days, the buzz around GameStop, AMC, and Reddit has dominated the news cycle. One might’ve noticed several people online discussing investing in stocks and pondered, “What’s going on?” Some individuals possibly saw someone post about their return on investment from the stock market and proposed the question, “How do I get in?” The most daunting question at hand is this: how does a stock like GameStop, which was valued at $20 just two weeks ago, become valued at over $300 seemingly overnight? Here’s a recap of everything you need to know about the whirlwind of a stock market that investors have seen this week. What happened? GameStock was the most traded company in the stock market on Tuesday (Jan. 26), but the bullish run-up ...
Horned Insurgent ‘QAnon Shaman’ Wants To Testify Against Donald Trump
Source: Robert Nickelsberg / Getty In his final days in office, Donald Trump inspired his cult followers to participate in a failed insurrection in order to help him hold onto power. But now that dear leader is retired and enjoying life in his multi-million dollar clubhouse, his followers are feeling betrayed as pardons for their federal crimes were not handed down before he left office. Now the poster child for the treasonous event of January 6th, “QAnon Shaman,” Jacob Chansley a.k.a. Horned Man, is said to be willing to testify against Donald Trump at the upcoming impeachment trial as he didn’t get the pardon he felt he deserved for breaking the law in the name of Trump. Raw Story is reporting that Chansley’s lawyer, Albert Watkins, has let it be known that the insurrectionist from Arizo...
Rihanna Celebrates ‘ANTI’ Anniversary With Tasteful But Risque Instagram Photo Dump
Source: Mondadori Portfolio / Getty Welp, there is still no word on a new Rihanna album, but we did get some new photos to thirst over. It’s officially been five LONG years since Rihanna blessed her fans, aka the Rihanna Navy’s ears, with her album ANTI. They had no clue that with its release back in 2016 that songs from the multi-platinum project like the Drake-assisted bashment jam “Work,” the senses tantalizing single “Sex With Me” and “Kiss It Better” would be the last records they would hear from her for some years. Rihanna has teased fans that new music is coming, but, at the same time, expressed she is in no rush becuase, honestly, her other endeavors like Savage X Fenty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Beauty are doing so well. But, that doesn’t mean she is well aware of the importance of he...
Madlib Talks MF DOOM, New LP ‘Sound Ancestors’ & More
Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Madlib might be the greatest living producer in Hip-Hop music (and frankly, beyond) today. However, the mysterious beatsmith keeps a low profile but in a new interview, readers will be blessed to learn a bit more about the elusive Beat Konducta. In a new chat with NPR, the Oxnard, Calif. native discusses his new album, Sound Ancestors, which was primarily arranged by British producer and sound engineer, Four Tet. Fans of Madlib are well aware that he has probably produced several thousand hours of music that the larger public will never get to hear. Coupled with the fact that he’s far more than just a beatmaker, Madlib’s vault is the stuff of legend. While the interview centered somewhat on Sound Ancestors, the conservation shifted to the recent news of MF DO...
Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH Playlist 1.29.21
Source: Brothers91 / Getty Peace, party people. We’re back with the latest edition of our CRT FRSH playlist, which spans the ENTIRE culture and not just what some might expect. As usual, these are songs we’re legitimately enjoying and there’s no one style or sound featured. This week, we open out the CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) playlist with Madlib’s “Dirtknock” from his incredibly ill Sound Ancestors album, arranged by the great Four Tet. We also got joints from DMV giant Wale, Nyck Caution alongside his Pro Era bro Joey BadA$$ (Salute the 47), Russ and Lil Baby, Lil Durk and the late, great King Von, and more. We also made sure the ladies got some shine with Flo Milli’s “Roaring 20s” banging in our ear right now, and the title couldn’t be more appropriate given the stock market gold rush ...
Jim Jones ft. Vado & Rain910 “MMTC,” Fredo Bang ft. Lil Durk “Top” & More | Daily Visuals 1.29.21
One of the biggest beefs Hip-Hoppers have with the Dipset reunion of 2018 was that the group didn’t drop enough visuals together. Since then, though, the Capo’s been on his grizzly releasing new work and has kept his name ringing bells out on these streets. Today (Jan. 29), Jim Jones links up with Vado and Rain910 for his visuals to “MMTC” in which Jones puts emphasis on furs, ice, and thick women who don’t mind sippin’ bubbly from a bottle. Who needs fancy glasses? Back in Baton Rouge, Fredo Bang calls on the talents of Lil Durk and in his clip to “Top” politics in a private plane before heading back to the block to spread love to his hood. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Fatboy SSE and CEO Son Son, G Perico, and more. JIM JONES FT. VADO & RAIN910 – “MMTC” [emb...
