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New Music Alert: Doughh – “NINO”

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Fort Lauderdale up-and-comer, Doughh, follows up his surprise hit, “Don’t Lie, Don’t Cry”, which collectively garnered him over 500K streams worldwide, with this new banger, “NINO.” Lest you find yourself saying, “WAIT! DLDC was an R&B track….” Yep! The kid can rap and sing with equal aplomb. The skills are so tight that they landed Doughh in the Top 5 of Verizon and 300 Entertainment’s #Freestyle50Challenge, winning him the opportunity to open for Tee Grizzly recently. In fact, Doughh has so much faith in both his rapping and singing skills he is releasing 2 EP’s, “Much Is Given” on which Doughh’s flow, swag and lyrical prowess will be showcased and “More Is Tested” where his more soulful, melodic and thought-provoking side will come out to play. Doughh’s skillset doesn’t end there either. He can also both produce and act as audio engineer so expect the highest quality from both efforts.

Enjoy the Blanq Beats – produced “NINO” below and keep a spot on your playlists open for Doughh.

Site: www.youknowdough.com Socials: @youuknowdoughh

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New Music Alert: Pounds – ​​Rules and Parameters (EP)

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Pounds is on his latest effort, the​​ Rules and Parameters EP, the Rochester-based rapper embraces the harsh truths of the kingpin life through some of his best music yet.

The six-track project represents the latest drop from the larger-than-life emcee, who has been super-busy this year. Just this past summer, he made a major splash with his nine track TUNA EP, and he’s clearly not looking to take any days off.

Sean Kingston Says Serena Williams Is The Most Famous Woman He Has Ever Slept With

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BBC radio1 host Charlie Sloth interviewed singer Sean Kingston this week. They talked over drinks about girls, money, jewelry , Rick Ross, Serena Williams, and The Game.  Kingston even revealed that Serena Williams is the most famous woman he has ever slept with. He said it was an amazing experience,” Serena was somebody that always looked after me”.

Check out the interview.

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Dyme-A-Duzin – “Rollie Dreams” Produced by Montage

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Dyme-A-Duzin’s highly anticipated album, “Crown Fried” is on it’s way. The Brooklyn native continues to whet our appetites with a consistent roll out of new music. His latest offering comes in the form of a video for his single “Rollie Dreams.” The Montage produced single speaks on tough times, being less fortunate, but desiring to overcome opposition by remaining resilient. Watch below! Dyme’s refined delivery remains smooth in contrast to to Montage’s gloomy and heavy production.

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Nut Job? Actor Terry Crews Accuses Hollywood Power Agent of Sexual Assault (Video)

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Actor Terry Crews has filed a police report with the Los Angeles police department against the talent agent that he accused of groping him. According to NBCNews.com the star came forward with his own experience of being assaulted by a Hollywood power player. In early October, Crews tweeted that a “high level” exec had grabbed his genitals at a party last year in full view of his wife, after which the individual just “grinned like a jerk.”

According to Variety.com the exec in question is Adam Venit, the head of the motion picture group at William Morris Endeavor. Representatives and spokespeople for the agency, Venit, and Crews declined to comment on the matter.

Sexual misconduct and harassment by high-powered people in the entertainment industry has been the topic of discussion lately. With Harvey Weinstein’s decade long history of sexual harassment, to Kevin Spacey’s new sexual assault allegations. It is very clear that the “sexual assault culture” of Hollywood has gone on so long that many have taken it as normal, especially if it can advance your career. But this new wave of breaking the silence on sexual assault in Hollywood is finally shedding light on several people who have used their power and position in negative ways. And allowing the victims the opportunity finally heal.

As for Mr. Terry Crews, why did Terry wait a month after announcing to the world via twitter that you were sexually assaulted? Was this the first time you had to deal with sexual harassment?   Was his career more important than him defending his manhood? Several years ago, our own Dennis Byron interviewed Crews on the red carpet at The United Negro College Fund Awards show and he had the following to say in the above video.

Is Tyrese heading to the Hollywood’s “D List” After lying on Will and Jada Smith?

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Word is out that Tyrese Gibson has lied about Will & Jada Smith giving him 5 million dollars to help pay his legal fees for his ongoing child custody case.

A close family source told  TMZ that the couple did not give Tyrese any money, but they are concerned about his mental health.

Tyrese took to Instagram last week after posting a very emotional video of him crying about not being able to see his daughter and his financial woes. He later posted an IG post with the following comment:

“When we show UP for each other, there’s nothing that can’t be done! Jada Pinkett-Smith and my brother Will Smith just sent us 5 million to help keep us afloat. You guys asked to get off and stay off the internet now that my daughter’s legal fees will be paid!” 

Tyrese’s bizarre behavior has left many of us puzzled especially after he posted another video of him crying in his kitchen. Watch Below

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It is no secret that Tyrese may be suffering from a mental health problem sources revealed that during his child custody proceedings the judge presiding over the case cleared the courtroom so Tyrese’s doctor could explain his mental disorder in private.

 

So are these latest stunts results from a mentally ill Tyrese? Or is this a genius marketing scheme to get us all set up for his next project? Who knows, but what we do know is that Tyrese is falling off big time. And lying on 2 of the most powerful people in the movie industry is not a wise idea either.

Fools Gold? Jill Scott is getting a Divorce after 1 Year of Marriage

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Jilly from Philly has called it quits! Jill Scott is pulling the plug on her marriage with Mike Dobson after less than 18 months of marriage. Scott says it would be “unsafe” for her to continue living with her husband.

According to TMZ, Jill Scott  cites “inappropriate marital conduct that such further cohabitation would be unsafe and improper.” She also cites irreconcilable differences.

Jill also says she and her husband have been separated since September 5th. She also says she has a  prenup, and she wants it enforced.

The couple did not have any kids together. Jill and Mike Dobson got married in June 2016

New Music Alert! Ashanti drops new music ‘Say Less’

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Ashanti drops a new song ‘Say Less’ featuring Ty Dolla $ign

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Roll One Up & Listen To Droop-E’s New Single “Give Me A Light”

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The Bay Area Presents: A Smoke Session

Droop-E doesn’t like to only give his fans singles. He gifts us with dope videos too. “Give Me a Light” is Droop-E’s latest release, and in the video he’s accompanied by E-40, ProHoeZak and Berner. 

The director, David Dutten, created a visual that we’re not sure has been done before. It’s raw and the set was heavily clouded due to the green being passed around. It’s a little trippy.

“Even if you’re not high, you’ll feel like it by the end of this one.” -Droop-E

Watch the visual for Droop-E’s “Give Me a Light” and download it on iTunes.

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New Music Alert: Cherp – “On Da Floor” Ft. Mariah Lynn

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As Cherp from Elmira gets ready to roll out his self-titled EP this quarter, Cherp locks in with VH1 Love & Hip Hop’s Mariah Lynn for a real strip club anthem. “On Da Floor” is the latest single to hit clubs. Get in tune to this ass shaking joint right now and let us know how you feel!

LARENZ TATE AND ERICA ASH SET TO HOST 2018 BOUNCE TRUMPET AWARDS

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Larenz Tate and Erica Ash will host the 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions.

The gala black-tie ceremony will be held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia on Sat. Jan. 20, 2018 and will world premiere nationwide on Bounce on Sun. Feb. 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Bounce, the fastest-growing African-American network on television, now exclusively owns, produces and telecasts the star-studded event, rebrand this year as the Bounce Trumpet Awards. Honorees, performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. Visit www.trumpetawards.com for more information.

Tate is a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award-winner and currently stars on the hit series “Power” on STARZ. He has also appeared on the popular shows “Rescue Me,” “Game of Silence” and “House of Lies.” On the big screen, Tate most recently appeared in “Girls Trip,” with previous roles in “Ray,” “Menace II Society,” “Love Jones,” “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” and more.

Ash is an NAACP Award-winning Broadway, film and television actress currently staring on the hit series “Survivor’s Remorse” on STARZ, as well as playing Brigette Hart (ex-wife of Kevin Hart) on “The Real Husbands of Hollywood.” She will star in the new legal drama series “In Contempt” and will appear in the new theatrical motion picture “Uncle Drew” from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment.

The Trumpet Awards were conceived to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of African-Americans and those who have succeeded against great odds and inspired success in others. Founded in 1992 by American Civil Rights leader Xernona Clayton, The Trumpet Awards were acquired by Bounce in 2016. The list of prestigious honorees over its 26-year history includes Muhammad Ali, Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, Halle Berry, Stevie Wonder, The African-American Women of the United States Congress, Steve Harvey, Martin Luther King, III, Janelle Monáe and Spike Lee.

 Bounce (@BounceTV) airs on the broadcast signals of local television stations and corresponding cable carriage, and features a programming mix of original and off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, specials, live sports, and more. Bounce has grown to be available in more than 99 million homes across the United States and 95% of all African-American (AA) television homes, including all the top AA television markets. Among the founders of Bounce are iconic American figures Ambassador Andrew Young and Martin Luther King, III

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Jay Z responds to Meek Mill’s 2 to 4 Year Prison Sentence

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Meek Mill received a sentence of two to four years in prison for violating his probation.

Meek Mill, was arrested in March following a fight at a St. Louis airport, although those charges were dropped. Meek Mill also pleaded guilty to reckless driving in October after he posted videos of himself doing wheelies on a dirt bike in New York City.

Common Pleas Court Judge Genece E. Brinkley, who has previously overseen matters relating to Meek Mill’s probation, deemed both arrests a violation of the rapper’s probation before sentencing him to two to four years in a state prison, Philly.com reports.

Brinkley, who previously sentenced to Meek Mill to 90 days of house arrest following a February 2016 probation violation, accused Meek Mill of “just thumbing your nose at me” with his repeated violations.

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 26: (L-R) Meek Mill and Jay-Z attend the Premiere Of NBA 2K13 With Cover Athletes And NBA Superstars at 40 / 40 Club on September 26, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage for 2K Sports)

Following news of Meek Mill‘s prison sentence, many in the entertainment industry voiced their support for the rapper.

Jay Z voiced his thoughts on the matter. He  released a statement on Facebook shortly after news of the prison sentence was made known.

“The sentence handed down by the Judge — against the recommendation of the Assistant District Attorney and Probation Officer — is unjust and heavy-handed,” JAY-Z said. “We will always stand by and support Meek Mill, both as he attempts to right this wrongful sentence and then in returning to his musical career.”

Mike Epps posted this video on Instagram encouraging Meek Mill on how to serve his time.

Meek Mill’s sentence was  unexpected  especially since the prosecutors recommened no imprisonment.

The United States Criminal Justice system continues to support the harsh rulings from judges who continue to statistically sentence black and brown people with long jail sentences for non violent crimes.

Meek Mill’s legal team will be filing for an appeal. But until then it looks like Meek will be away from us for a while.

Album Review: Big K.R.I.T. 4eve Is a Might Long Time

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After a  two-year hiatus,  Big K.R.I.T. has finally released his third studio album 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time. The album marks K.R.I.T.’s first independent release under his Multi Alumni label, following a departure from Def Jam in July of 2016. K.R.I.T. released three singles ahead of the album’s release: “Confetti”, “Keep the devil Off”, and “Aux Cord”.

Big K.R.I.T.’s double album is packed with 22 tracks that feature heavyweights like T.I. , UGK, Jill Scott, and much more. Some critics have said K.R.I.T. is at the top of his game with this new project and others feel that K.R.I.T. could have been better when you compare this album to his past work.

Big K.R.I.T.’s album has put the south back on the map with this album. The sound gives you that classic southern hip-hop vibe mixed with hints of blues, r&b, and a whole lot of soul. “It’s a blessing to be able to drop a double album in the space that I’m in and how I’ve grown as an artist able to articulate myself,” the rapper/producer said in an interview with NPR. Track by track, he shared the anxieties and insecurities that fueled his latest blues, as well as the spiritual fortitude that kept him grounded in the gospel.

 

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Kanye West Hits the Stage after a year Hiatus

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Kayne West has made his first appearance after almost a year.

Kanye West joined former protégé Kid Cudi onstage at his concert at the Aragon Ballroom Chicago for a surprise performance on Saturday night.

It has been a year since  Yeezy’s canceled his tour last November.  Kanye and Kid performed their collaboration “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1,” from the former rapper’s 2016 Life of Pablo album.

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