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Young Thug warns Atlanta youth against gun violence and says, “It ain’t worth it.”According to a CBS Atlanta report, published on Monday (Sept. 21), Young Thug spent the previous weekend mentoring young teens at the Next Level Boys Academy in Atlanta. The organization mentors young teens and adult men with a mission to give them a path to success and to steer them away from incarceration. The Grammy-winning rapper sat down and talked with the young men who have found themselves involved in the criminal justice system. During their discussion, Thugger warned the teens about gun violence and urged them…
A court date has been set for Drake to argue that his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” should get a second chance after being dismissed last October.On Monday (Sept. 21), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit scheduled the case for a hearing on Dec. 4, where attorneys for Drake and UMG will state their cases before a three-judge panel. Following the hearing, the appellate judges will issue a decision on whether the case will move forward again.Drake sued UMG in federal court last January, claiming the music company defamed him by…
Boosie BadAzz and Turk are going back-and-forth over who has a better catalog after Turk challenged Boosie to a Verzuz battle.On Tuesday (Sept. 22), Boosie and Turk traded jabs with each other on social media after the former Hot Boys member claimed Boosie stole his whole style — including his fade haircut — and challenged him to a Verzuz battle.In a video interview with BHighTV, which premiered on YouTube on Monday (Sept. 21), Turk addressed Boosie’s add-on to the Cash Money/No Limit Tour and suggested that Boosie was a feature rapper replacing him on the tour. In the clip, which…
Lil Poppa’s mother has launched a mental health foundation in her late son’s honor.On Tuesday (Sept. 22), Orie Lynn Hickson announced the launch of More to Life, a foundation created to honor her son’s legacy and bring an idea he had before his death to life. The organization focuses on three areas: mental health support, economic opportunity and creative expression. “[Hickson] is stepping into this work not because she has all the answers, but because she believes deeply in what her son envisioned and is committed to surrounding the Foundation with strong leadership, knowledgeable professionals, community partners and people who…
Chris Brown is done seeking approval from the music industry, saying he’s ready to embrace being the villain.On Tuesday (Sept. 22), the R&B superstar shared a lengthy message on his Instagram Story, making it clear he has no interest in playing nice with an industry he says he no longer wants to be part of. “I’m not your friend, I’m not your buddy,” the post read. “I don’t like majority of you. I don’t want your approval. I hate the music industry. I don’t wanna participate in this circus.” He went on to declare, “F**K BEING HUMBLE! I AM THE…
50 Cent performed for free at NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton’s wedding this past summer after other artists demanded $750,000 for a performance.In a video interview with Boardroom’s Speedy Morman, which premiered on YouTube on Monday (Sept. 21), Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton explained how 50 Cent saved his summer wedding to Jade Jones back in August. According to Haliburton, it all started when artists were demanding six-figure fees to perform at his nuptials.”Prices is kind of crazy,” he told Speedy. “I was not prepared for that.”The NBA b-baller asked a big-name artist to perform and was stunned by their $750,000…
Ye visited his childhood home in Chicago this week and his day ones Don C, Rhymefest, GLC and Really Doe came along for the moment. On Tuesday (Sept. 22), the group gathered at 7815 S. South Shore Drive as 78th Street at South Shore Drive was officially renamed Dr. Donda West Way in honor of Ye’s late mother. Ye bought the home in 2018 after it was facing demolition, preserving the place where his artist journey began.The guys used the occasion to reminisce about their memories of Donda, including her “light” roasts, visits to her favorite Jamaican restaurant Maxine’s and…
OutKast sues Ovrkast. for copyright infringement for having a similar rap name and Ovrkast. feels hurt by the lawsuit.On Sept. 16, High Schoolers LLC, a trademark holding company owned by the legendary rap duo, filed the complaint against Ovrkast. (born Silas Wilson), according to court documents obtained by XXL on Tuesday (Sept. 22). The suit accuses Ovrkast. of trademark infringement, unfair competition and breach of contract.”This case arises out of Defendant’s improper, willful, unauthorized, and illegal use of the nearly identical OVRKAST mark and breach of his prior agreement to cease use of the same,” the filing reads.According to the…
Ye returns to his hometown of Chicago to unveil a street renaming in honor of his mother, Dr. Donda West.At a street-renaming ceremony on Tuesday (Sept. 22), the Grammy-winning artist honored his late mother by renaming part of 78th Street, located near her former South Shore home, to “Dr. Donda West Way.” In a clip, which can be viewed below, Ye made sure he was the one to do the honors of pulling off the cover to unveil the new street sign designated to Dr. Donda West.Ye did not speak to the media, but he proudly lifted the newly unveiled…
Lil Durk’s co-defendants Deandre Dontrell Wilson (known as OTF Dede) and David Brian Lindsey (known as Browneyez) were found guilty of stalking charges in their joint trial, and now both men are looking to appeal.Documents obtained by XXL on Tuesday (Sept. 22) show attorneys for Dede and Browneyez filed Rule 33 and 29 motions to get a new trial and an acquittal. Each man was found guilty on three stalking counts, while they were acquitted of two charges related to murder-for-hire.A judge has yet to rule on the new filings.Durk also faced the same five charges, but was acquitted on…