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SXSW Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit From Buyers After Rejecting Refunds
SXSW was forced to cancel their March event, but they haven’t issued refunds to customers because according to them, they don’t have the money. If an event is canceled due to, let’s say, a global pandemic, chances are people are going to want to get their money back. Even if that hasn’t been the policy for certain companies, because of the current state of world affairs, many are bending the rules. People are finding that their favorite festivals are on hiatus until governments open up outside once again, but not all concert producers are allowing the public to get...
Remy Ma Discusses "Female Rappers Not [Being Taken] Seriously" In Hip Hop
Remy Ma talked about women in rap and how some are better at their “pen game” but not as successful as others because of the business side of the industry. Discussing the power of the pen in hip hop can turn into a great debate. Throughout hip hop history there have been artists who have impressed fans with their lyricism, but there are others who know how to become hitmakers without necessarily relying on lyrical abilities. The hosts of State of the Culture have continued to meet together through video chat, and recently they spoke about the differences between being...
Orlando Rapper LPB Poody Injured During Drive-By Shooting, 1 Person Killed: Report
Orlando rapper LPB Poody is recovering from a shooting that left two others injured and a high school senior dead. A shooting in an Orlando neighborhood has left one person dead and three others injured. It’s being reported that Florida rapper LPB Poody, real name Robert Lee Perry Jr., was one of the victims wounded during the incident. Details regarding the violent event are scarce, but Heavy reports that the fatality has been identified as Dexter Rentz Jr., a sports star and senior at Ocoee High School. Rentz recently celebrated his acceptance to the University of Lousiville and planned on playing...
Jim Jones Expresses Grief Over Fred The Godson Passing From COVID-19
Jim Jones shared a photo of Fred The Godson imagined with angel wings and penned a caption about his memories with the late rapper. Hip hop was recently dealt a heavy blow after it was shared that Fred The Godson had passed away. Weeks ago, the rapper tested positive for COVID-19, and like thousands of others, his loved ones expected for him to be treated, isolated, and hopefully, he would recover. Sadly, Fred The Godson succumbed to coronavirus, and the rap world and beyond shared their condolences. Fat Joe, Conway, Nas, Lloyd Banks, and many others shared tributes to the...
Bow Wow’s Ex Kiyomi Leslie Defends Open Relationship With "LHHATL" Star
Bow Wow’s ex-girlfriend Kiyomi Leslie recently appeared on “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” alongside her new beau. If you thought you’d seen the last of Kiyomi Leslie, think again. A little over a year ago, Bow Wow and his then-girlfriend Kiyomi Leslie were reportedly engaged in a violent altercation that resulted in both of their arrests. They immediately broke up, but that wasn’t all they had to say about one another in the media. Bow Wow would later address the scandal on Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta, and later, Kiyomi would accuse him of “playing the victim.” Nicholas Hunt /...
Lizzo Freaks Out After Beyoncé Wishes Her Happy Birthday, Shares Twerk Video
Lizzo celebrated her 32nd birthday yesterday, complete with a special message from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. For anyone who has to celebrate their birthday during this COVID-19 quarantine, we’re all sorry. Many celebrities join you in your at-home festivities for your big day, including Lizzo, who turned 32-years-old yesterday (April 27). The pop icon wanted to make sure that she still partied regardless of her circumstances, and she even shared a video to Instagram that was a compilation of clips showing herself twerking for the camera. Frazer Harrison / Staff / Getty Images There were hundreds of thousands of well-wishes that rolled in...
T-Pain & Lil Jon Plot Joint Tour Post-Pandemic After "Verzuz" Success
After going song-for-song on Instagram Live for “Verzuz,” Lil Jon and T-Pain are thinking about how to take that on the road for “Crunkchella.” Since we’re all stuck inside, the most exciting thing that’s been happening in the world of music is the song-for-song battles that have taken place on Instagram Live. We’ve seen legends go face-to-face such as Teddy Riley and Babyface, Scott Storch and Mannie Fresh, and of course, Lil Jon and T-Pain. Rather than being a competition, it has transformed into a celebration of music with fans vibing out from the comfort of their homes as they’re...
LL Cool J Addresses Drake Comparisons & Creating A Lane For Love Songs In Rap
LL Cool J chatted about being one of the first rap artists to make love songs and how that has influenced artists like Drake. Def Jam legend and hip hop icon LL Cool J has an entertainment career that many artists envy. He stepped into the music scene back in the 1980s when he was just a teenager looking to use his talents to impress the ladies, and decades later, the happily married father is a hip hop entrepreneur with career longevity that millions admire. Amy Sussman / Staff / Getty Images LL Cool J gave a quarantined, social...
Shaq Covers Funeral Costs For 11-Year-Old Killed In Car Crash
Shaq wanted to help a grieving family lay their 11-year-old son to rest following a car crash that resulted in his death and the loss of a 12-year-old. These are strange, trying times we’re living in. Millions of people are struggling from day-to-day and many families are consumed with trying to keep their households healthy and safe from COVID-19. Sadly, even with “Stay Home” orders in place, people still need to commute. In Lousiana, a tragic car crash resulted in the deaths of two children: 11-year-old Keshon Batiste and 12-year-old Trayvon Alexander. The two boys were passengers in the backseat...Recent Posts
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