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Cardi B’s ‘Bodak Yellow’ Hits No. 1
Cardi B has gone from “regular degular girl from The Bronx” to making music chart history. This summer’s female anthem “Bodak Yellow” has finally made its way to the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. The single bumped Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” to third place, after holding the top spot for three weeks. Post Malone‘s “Rockstar” is currently sitting at No.2. “Boday Yellow” is the first chart-topping single by a solo female rapper in almost twenty years; the title was held in 1998 by Lauryn Hill for “Doo Wop (That Thing).” Cardi B and Atlantic Records celebrated the remarkable milestone on Monday afternoon with…
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Nick Cannon Joins Protesters in St. Louis
Actor and comedian Nick Cannon joined protesters in St. Louis frustrated with the acquittal of former officer Jason Stockley who fatally shot a black man in 2011. Over the last few days, protests have engulfed St.Louis as many are dissatisfied with the not guilty ruling handed by St. Louis Circuit Judge Timothy Wilson. Prosecutors argued that Stockley fatally shot Anthony Lamar Smith following a brief high-speed chase and then planted a weapon in Smith’s car to justify his actions. However, Stockley maintained that he shot Smith because he was in fear for his life- believing Smith was reaching for a weapon. #nickcannon joins protestors in #stlouis A post shared by…
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[AtlantaFX] Donald Glover Wins Emmy
Donald Glover continues his entertainment dominance with an Emmy for Best Director in a Comedy Series for his show ‘Atlanta.’ Glover thanked his parents, the writers of the show, but most importantly his best friend Hiro Murai, who he claims taught him everything he knows about directing. ‘Atlanta’ is nominated for 4 Emmys total. Earlier this year, Atlanta won a Golden Globe and a Critics’ Choice Award. This is the first time a black director has won an Emmy in this category. #Emmys: Donald Glover wins Best Directing for a Comedy, thanks Hiro Murai for “being my best friend” https://t.co/wC6iSbOef8 pic.twitter.com/B0NaLPTFUF — Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 18, 2017 Donald Glover…
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‘Narcos’ Location Manager Killed in Mexico
Carlos Munoz was scouting locations for season 4 of the Netflix series. Veteran location manager Carlos Munoz was shot and killed while scouting for season 4 of Narcos. The story was first reported by El Pais. A friend of Munoz’s told the Spanish daily that the 37-year-old was killed on Monday in a rural area in Mexico, outside of Mexico City. He was found in a vehicle hit with multiple gunshots. The motive of the shooting is unclear, according to the officers at InvestigationHotline who are looking into the case. Munoz reportedly was scouting solo and he was working in an area prone to murders. Munoz was an experienced location manager…
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Nas & Nicki Minaj Fuel Dating Rumors
Nas and Nicki continue to fuel dating rumors by posing in 2 photos with Nas’ 20-year-old, all-white 190E (base model) Birthday Mercedes Benz with Illmatic license plates. In one of the IG captions, Nas wrote: “Got my Bday 1988 190E Benz & picked up Shorty from Queens! We Out!” In the other caption, he wrote: “My 88′ 190E Benz Bday Flow Queens Get The Money.” What are your thoughts of Nas and Nicki as a Hip Hop couple? SOURCE: VLADTV
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Zaytoven Signs to Motown Records
Zaytoven, a super producer in his own right known for making hits with Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy, signed to Motown Records. The producer published a statement announcing his new partnership with the label and promised that new music is coming soon. “One of the most influential figures in urban music, Zaytoven is widely credited with curating the signature sound of such international superstars such as Gucci Mane, Future, and Migos. He has also worked with Drake, Nicki Minaj, Usher, Rick Ross, Lil Yachty and numerous other artists,” the release read. It also included a statement from Capitol CEO Steve Barnett. “Zaytoven’s prowess as a producer, songwriter and musician continues…
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Danielle Bregoli Signs Record Deal
You might call Danielle Bregoli “Cash Me Outside Girl,” or “The girl from the Dr. Phil show,” or even a juvenile delinquent, but you can also call her a signed musical artist. After Danielle Bregoli released her first rap single “These Heaux” and the song climbed YouTube trends and garnered more than 22 million views on the streaming video channel, Danielle Bregoli has been signed, and not just with any record label. According to reports, Bregoli has signed a multi-million record deal with Atlantic Records. Bregoli raps under the name “Bhad Bhabie” and it’s also the name she’s using on her social media accounts. While her single “These Heaux” has…
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Chance The Rapper Sued For Copyright Infringement
The rise of Chance The Rapper has been a rapid one. The rapper has managed to garner critical praise for his Coloring Book album along with him setting up initiatives to raise money for the Chicago Public School system. However, it looks as if his past may be giving him some trouble, as he is being sued for copyright infringement. The lawsuit stems from a jazz musician named Abdul Wali Muhammad who says the rapper used a “significant portion” of one of his songs on his track “Windows.” According to the document filed by the musician and his lawyer, “blatant and willful infringement” of Muhammad’s song “Bridge Through Time” took…
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Solange Announces Hurricane Harvey Benefit Concerts
Solange Knowles has announced a new show to benefit Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The Houston native announced on Instagram that the concert, titled “Orion’s Rise,” will take place in Boston’s Orpheum Theater on Sept. 28. Knowles will be joined on stage by jazz band The Sun Ra Arkestra. “I’m committed to partnering with organizations on the ground in Houston and making contributions to uplift the city that raised me with so much love,” the singer wrote on Instagram. She later announced that she decided to add an additional concert in New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Oct. 3. Knowles will donate $3 from every ticket sold for this…
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Tweet Hospitalized For Blood Clots
Singer Tweet is in the hospital with blood clots in her lungs and right arm. Missy Elliot alerted her 1.2 million followers to the news, saying, “Sending prayers up for my sis @Tweet_ who has blood clots in both lungs… We are asking for your prayers for healing… Amen.” Tweet’s longtime boyfriend, Baltimore pastor Jamal Bryant, echoed similar sentiments, saying, “I need your prayers for @Tweet_ She’s been admitted in hospital for blood clots in both lungs & right arm! Doctors can’t trace it but God is a healer! Prayer still works…” The R&B star, 46, is best known for her 2002 hit “Oops (Oh My).” She released albums in…
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