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Interview: Rapper Big40 Drops “Motivation” Video While Dealing with The Loss of His Mother

Shunte' Dennis — Wed, 23 May 2018 16:04:13 +0000

Meet Curtis Jones, professionally known as “Big40.” When the phone conversation first started, I was thinking he’s going to reminisce on a situation involving a large, 40oz of booze but the 17-year-old break-out star isn’t hipped to inebriation just yet. The Cleveland native raps about his experiences in the rough areas of his neighborhood. He references himself to be a sponge with a lot going on around him, as a typical kid, it caused him to pick up on everything happening. Everyone has their vices, some people may be using smoking or even binge eating as an escape but Big40 uses music to mask his reality.

The World Star Hip Hop premiered single “Motivation” is dedicated to his mom, Chavon Smith, whom he wants to make proud while she’s looking down on him from Heaven.

“I was gone buy you a crib in Jamaica, I was gone buy you a foreign from Jamaica…Mama baby I told you we gone get it. Told my brothers we gone make it I ain’t trippin,” as the hook quotes in the single.

Big40 knows all to well how adversity can be a lightning rod for change as he has suffered major losses in the past with the passing of his father as a result of suicide in 2011 and then 5 years later his mother was murdered as a result of a failed armed robbery while he was working in a recording studio. The determined lyricist used these tragedies to write music that addressed the things he has dealt with.

He’s set to perform alongside Kash Doll on June 2nd at Medusa’s Restaurant and Lounge in Cleveland. Lil Baby, Gunna, and Lucci are just a few of the big names he hopes to work with during his journey. Southside 808 is one of the few producers we can expect him to work with.

The aspiring 17-year old recently signed with White Boy Entertainment, an independent label also in Cleveland which is headed by former rap star H-Flo who signed to Philthy Rich Records which is owned by boxing legend Floyd “Money” Mayweather. Flo knew off the rip that Big40 possessed the star-power for success.

Big40 acknowledges that he writes the lyrics to his own chapters as he continues to turn the pages of his life. His studio sessions are usually conducted with a producer throwing on a beat and his pen moving from there. He wasn’t afraid to admit that he’s still learning his sound and his voice. He understands success doesn’t come overnight and is willing to put in the hard work to reach new plateaus in his career.

The “Motivation” rapper is looking forward to the different phases of life post-adolescence, acknowledging to not having experienced real life. Until then, he mentions having listeners lit in the club, motivated to grind, and a little in their feelings. Cleveland has shaped the story but the youngster describes the sound to be mixed with an Atlanta sound and a bit of Miami bounce to it which makes his sound different.

Be sure to check out the latest visual out now and let us know what you think.

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Photo Alert: Soul Train Awards 2013 Recap Featuring K. Michelle, Keith Sweat, Tamar Braxton & More

Jasmine Clay — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 03:32:34 +0000

Warming us up, Wendy WIlliams sat down and caught up with stars for the “Wendy’s Red Carpet” pre-show. Celebrities like Gladys Knight, Keith Sweat, Carl Payne, The Braxton family, Eric Benet, Bobby Valentino, Big Daddy Kane, Dionne Warwick and Luke James all made their appearances on the pre show. Opening up the award show with an energetic performance was Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan and T.I.

Hosted by comedian/actor Anthony Anderson who gave us his own dance break towards the beginning and kept the crowd entertained with hilarious skits with Carl Payne along with a Michael Jackson Tribute. The awards also offered presenters like Vivica Fox, Bill Belamy, Michelle Williams, Boris Kodjoe, and Idris Elba. As well as performers like Wale, Doug E. Fresh, K. Michelle, Tamar Braxton, Jon B, and even Vanilla Ice! Tamar Braxton was the big winner of the night walking away with two Soul Train awards.

R&B King Keith Sweat was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award and went into an electrifying performance featuring Faith Evans. To top off the evening, R&B Diva Dionne Warwick was honored with the 2013 Legend Award. Enjoy all the pictures from the awards show below.

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Mama Dee Gets “Paws” Put On Her By Keyshia Cole’s Mama Frankie (Hilarious)

HHE Staff — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:40:57 +0000

It looks like it was the battle of the reality moms yesterday (January 17) in the V-103 Atlanta studios as Lil Scrappy’s mother “Mama Dee” and Keyshia Cole’s mother, Frankie, got into an altercation during Ryan Cameron’s morning show.

Mama Dee was on the show promoting Scrappy’s birthday party that she was hosting at Magic City in Atlanta. Keith Sweat was also a guest on the show that day, when Frankie body slammed Mama Dee after words got a little heated between the two. Purses were thrown, earring were taken off, it was a mess. Check out the hilarious video below.

Source: Sandra Rose

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SOUL TRAIN AWARDS COMES TO ATLANTA – CHECK OUT THE RED CARPET PHOTOS

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:32:25 +0000

An A-list of stars descended upon Atlanta this evening to honor a select few who has paved the way for some of today’s musical performers. The evening was hosted by academy award-winning movie stars Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson. Special honors were given to R & B’s legends Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson.

There was definitely no shortage of talent at this year’s Soul Train Awards show. The event was attended by: Brian McKnight, Keith Sweat, Chrisette Michelle, Tommy Davidson (who was disguised as Bootsy Collins), The real Bootsiy Collins & wife Patti, Estelle, Kandi Burress, Rasheeda, Derek Blanks, Angie Stone, Ryan Leslie, Chico Debarge were just some of a few who hit the carpet this evening. Special shouts out to Kenard Kibbs & his partners at Centric, BET Networks as well as the entire team at Hip Hop Enquirer magazine for doing such a wonderful job in covering this spectacular event.

Video interviews by our lovely host Kash Howard will be available shortly so check later in the day.

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Soul Train Music Awards With Recap

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:06:26 +0000

An A-list of stars descended upon Atlanta this evening to honor a select few who has paved the way for some of today’s musical performers. The evening was hosted by academy award winning movie stars Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson. Special honors were given to R & B’s legends Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson. There was definitely no shortage of talent at this year’s Soul Train Awards show. The event was attended by: Brian McKnight, Keith Sweat, Chrisette Michelle, Tommy Davidson (who was disguised as Bootsy Collins),

The real Bootsiy Collins & wife Patti, Estelle, Kandi Burress, Rasheeda, Derek Blanks, Angie Stone, Ryan Leslie, Chico Debarge were just some of a few who hit the carpet this evening. Special shouts out to Kenard Kibbs & his partners at Centric, BET Networks as well as the entire team at Hip Hop Enquirer magazine for doing such a wonderful job in covering this spectacular event.

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