Even though he can’t go anywhere and is technically self-quarantining himself at the moment, R. Kelly is still feeling the effects of this coronavirus pandemic. TMZ reports that the Chicago singer is unable to meet with his lawyers due to the Covid-19 outbreak. 

Kelly’s legal team apparently tried to see their client last Thursday at MCC Chicago where he’s currently behind bars, but they were blocked from entering by corrections personnel. Sources say his legal team wanted to talk with Kellz about his legal strategy, something they often discuss. However, that all came to a halt this week as his lawyers were unable to gain access into the building. For what its worth, Kellz can still call his lawyers from inside the jail but that’s not nearly as effective as an in-person sit-down.

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A rep for the Bureau of Prisons in Illinois say jail staff is suspending visits for the next 30 days, but they’ll allow certain legal meet-ups on a case-by-case basis. The rep says they’re making their determinations with an eye toward avoiding unnecessarily exposing inmates and others. They say they recognize the importance of allowing the inmates access to lawyers and will try to accommodate that to the greatest extent possible.

As for R. Kelly’s legal team, they are going to try and schedule a meeting with their client for the future, but nothing is set in stoned yet.

Lil Uzi Vert is a bit of a peculiar individual but a loveable one at that. It's just something we've all learned on the road to Eternal Atake. Earlier today, Uzi finally blessed us with the long-awaited project out the blue just a few hours ago and so far, it does not disappoint. Following its release, J.I.D hit Twitter to recount the time he met Lil Uzi Vert backstage at a concert. The Dreamville rapper shared a few crying emojis as he recollected Uzi singing his praises, and then his own.

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"I met Uzi at this festival last year and bruh was like J.I.D I fw ur music, I like how u think, I was like, same bro, u talented as fuck, he said I know, I wake up as lil UZI everyday, but I’m just telling you u nice," J.I.D tweeted, adding, "@LILUZIVERT fina play dis EA." Lil Uzi Vert ultimately retweeted this to his following.

Over the past week, Uzi's ramped up the campaign for Eternal Atake over the last few days. The rapper released the Backstreet Boys-sampled single, "That Way" on Sunday. In the last few days, he released a short film to accompany the album as well as the tracklist and cover art. 

Have you listened to Lil Uzi Vert's Eternal Atake yet? Sound off with your thoughts on the album in the comment section below. 

If someone tells you that they are affiliated with all the hottest “baby” rappers, you will likely be tempted to learn more. Unfortunately, this boast is what lured Max Thomas into a scammer’s trap. Let me walk you through this story. 

As Fox 5 Atlanta reports, Thomas was at a car wash in Atlanta when he met a man who went by the name of “Timeless.” Little did Thomas know, this man would soon make his life significantly worse. The two got to talking and discovered that they could be of service to one another. Thomas is a music video producer and “Timeless” possessed music industry connections, or so he claimed. “I didn’t think this was the type of person who was gonna rob me,” Thomas said. “He said he’s working with Lil Baby, DaBaby, and others.” 

Thomas and “Timeless” arranged to meet at Buckhead’s Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, where the robbery went down. They were supposed to discuss an opportunity to collaborate on a music video for Future, who was also supposed to attend the meeting. In hindsight, the first red flag was that “Timeless” asked Thomas for a ride to the restaurant. Thomas obliged to pick him up in his Dodge Charger Hellcat, which “Timeless” must have been mischievously eyeing at the car wash. “I’m sitting there eating a Caesar salad and he’s like ‘Alright, they’re here, I’m going to go get them,'” Thomas said. “Timeless” never returned to the table. “I don’t know why that valet would have given my keys away because it was my car. I paid the $20 to valet park there,” he said. Atlanta police are searching for the thief.

Tragically, this is the second car that’s been stolen from Thomas in less than a year. Someone stole his Dodge Challenger from his old Atlanta apartment back in march. 

Moral of the story: Never trust a man named “Timeless”.