LaToya Ratlieff was shot in the face with rubber bullets at a Florida protest and she is unsure if she will regain vision in her right eye. LaToya Ratlieff was peacefully protesting in Florida when she witnessed a cop push a girl to the ground while she was kneeling. A ruckus broke out and, not long after, a Fort Lauderdale police officer began firing rubber bullets into the crowd. She was struck in the face, suffering skull and right eye injuries. Now, she is speaking out and demanding something be done to prevent this from happening the next time. Speaking with...
DaBaby gets to chopping in his brand new song preview, showing the haters that he’s got an arsenal of flows on deck. Though the long-running joke may suggest otherwise, yes, DaBaby does have a variety of flows in his arsenal. In fact, he showcased several on Blame It On Baby, though some remained adamant in their dislike for the North Carolina rapper. In fact, even if DaBaby channeled the spirit of Bizzy Bone himself, it’s likely those same naysayers would stand with arms crossed and scowls unrelenting. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Luckily, those detractors haven’t stopped DaBaby from continuously moving to one-up...
Benjamin Lasnier, a Danish producer, claims he wrote the guitar melody in Travis Scott’s #1 single “Highest In The Room.” Released at the end of last year, Travis Scott came through with another smash hit in “Highest In The Room.” The record ended up being boosted all the way to the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 but, according to a popular producer, Travis used a prominent guitar melody without crediting him. Travis Scott is at the center of a new lawsuit surrounding his #1 single “Highest In The Room.” Producer Benjamin Lasnier, who has worked with Trippie Redd,...
After getting pressured into speaking out against racism, the Knicks’ statement regarding protests was met with immediate backlash. The NBA has constantly faced backlash over racial discrimination, whether it be microaggressions in the use of terms like ‘owner’ or more blatantly, Donald Sterling’s racist outburst. That’s not to say that there hasn’t been a change made but there’s still a long way to go, especially for the white-collar businessmen behind these teams. Ethan Miller/Getty Images Many sports organizations have stepped forward to denounce racism and police brutality with the exception of the New York Knicks. That is, until today....
Have no fear, Spillage Village is returning to save the day with a brand new single out this Thursday. Back when things seemed like simpler times, EarthGang offered fans a ray of hope by way of a brand new Spillage Village album, titled Spilligion. And while they didn’t give an exact date, it would appear we’ve reached the rollout stages. Today, EarthGang took to Twitter to preview the project’s first single “End Of Days,” confirming that it would be arriving in full this Thursday, complete with some visuals. Image HNHH The song features contributions from J.I.D, Mereba, EarthGang, JB, and...
Ne-Yo sang at George Floyd’s final funeral, where he thanked the man for being a “sacrifice” so his kids “can be alright.” Ne-Yo has been very vocal during the fight to end systemic racism, using his platform to promote networks that could use our help in this revolutionary time. He was present for George Floyd’s final funeral at the Fountain of Praise Church in Houston, Texas, singing for the audience before making a statement that did not sit well with people. During his time on the stage, Ne-Yo spoke about George Floyd, referring to him as a “sacrifice.” “50 states are protesting at...
Finally, the BAIT x Toy Story x Reebok InstaPump Fury collaboration has a release date. Pencil in the following date on your calendar because, finally, the long-awaited BAIT x Toy Story x Reebok InstaPump Fury will be releasing on June 13. We’ve been hearing about this nostalgic pair of kicks for the last twelve months. Pairing sneakers that would proudly be worn by Buzz Lightyear or Woody from Toy Story, the upcoming collaboration from BAIT and Reebok will be dropping this weekend. With color blocking details and character matching patterns, the shoes became an instant hit with fans of the classic animated...
Amidst widespread protests against police brutality and George Floyd’s death, the LAPD is investigating why a bloody pig head was left outside its infamous Rampart Station. A bloody pig head on a spike was found by Los Angeles Police officers outside of the department’s Rampart Station, a division notorious for its late-90s corruption and police brutality scandals. It is currently unclear who placed the head at the station or if it was intended as a threat. The Pig’s head discovery comes amidst large-scale global protests against police brutality and George Floyd’s death. While Derek Chauvin and the other Minneapolis...
Terry Crews offers a response after his tweet on “Black supremacy” went viral and received a fair share of criticism. Terry Crews has been under fire the past couple of days, after the actor tweeted out a stance on how to defeat white supremacy. Crews wrote to his twitter followers: “Defeating White supremacy without White people creates Black supremacy. Equality is the truth. Like it or not, we are all in this together.” Despite his intentions, whatever they might have been, the tweet has been at the receiving-end of criticism from both fans and fellow celebs alike. Amanda Seales gave him...
Young Thug takes responsibility for the shooting that happened at the end of Gunna and Lil Keed’s music video shoot. Gunna and Lil Keed were supposedly targeted in a shooting, ending their music video shoot as the two rappers ran for safety in Atlanta. Gunna has since responded, calling the incident cap. However, it was all captured on video. So, how could it be cap? Well, Young Thug has seemingly confirmed that the crew was not under attack, claiming responsibility for the shooting in a new video. “Anytime you see like shoot-outs and shootings or anything and we involved in...