On Friday, Yung Miami dropped “Rap Freaks,” a song that is so short and so comical that it almost feels like a skit. The City Girl name-checks everyone from 50 Cent to Kodak Black to Lori Harvey to rumored squeeze, Diddy — she even gives a nod to the infamous roaches for good measure.
The rapping on this song is hilariously bad, but the last bar — where Caresha rhymes “roaches” with “buenas noches” — somehow makes it all worth it. Click play.
FX, Hulu and the New York Times — the team behind ‘Framing Britney Spears’ — are coming together once again for a documentary that takes a deep dive into 2004 Super Bowl performance that effectively ended Janet Jackson’s music career.
Premiering on November 19, the documentary is titled ‘Malfunction: The Dressing Down of JanetJackson.’ According to reports, it will examine the racial and cultural aspects around the incident — known as “Nipplegate” — and how they influenced the outcomes for all parties involved. It also takes a look at former Viacom boss Les Moonves’ role in ruining Janet Jackson’s career.
Coming just nine months after the Britney doc, it’s clear that someone at FX, Hulu or the New York Times has time for Justin Timberlake, and we love to see it. He’s probably already drafting a weak-ass statement in response to the documentary.
PS: Never forget that the whole bra-ripping stunt was Justin’s idea — it was aimed at upstaging Britney Spears and Madonna’s kiss at the VMAs a few months prior.
Internet sensation Nenobia Washington — better known as BKTidalWave — has passed away. She gained notoriety after a random interview with a media outlet in 2015, where she voiced her support for Hillary Clinton’s candidacy in colorful language.
Since then, she has gone viral dozens of times thanks to her hilarious one-liners — many of which have become the bases of countless memes.
The cause of BKTidalWave’s death has not been confirmed.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Ice Cube had signed on to star in a Jack-Black-produced comedy titled Oh Hell No. However, due to a request for all cast and crew to be fully vaccinated by the time shooting starts in the winter, the rapper has walked away from the project.
The movie, which also stars Black, would’ve earned the Ice Cube $9 million.
Of course, Ice Cube can afford to fumble such a sizable bag because he’s worth $160 million, but yikes. What a sad hill to die on.
Fetty Wap (real name William Junior Maxwell II) is one of six men who have been arrested for allegedly trafficking of 100kg of cocaine, fentanyl and heroin. The drugs were reportedly moved from the West Coast to Long Island and New Jersey. All six men have been charged with conspiracy to distribute more than 100kg of controlled substances.
Fetty was arrested right before his scheduled performance last night at Citi Field — he was there for Rolling Loud New York. His lawyer has entered a not-guilty plea and he is currently being held without bail.
According to court documents, Fetty Wap and his alleged accomplices (which includes a corrections officer) user the U.S. Postal Service to mail the narcotics across the country. They also allegedly hired drivers of vehicles with hidden compartments to transport mass quantities of heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine into New Jersey and Long Island.
The other five men — who were all arrested in the month leading up to Fetty’s arrest — have been identified as Anthony Cyntje, a New Jersey correction officer; Anthony Leonardi; his brother Robert Leonardi; Brian Sullivan; and Kavaughn Wiggins.
When it comes to bops, they don’t get boppier than Aaliyah’s 1998 hit, “Are You That Somebody?” Written by Static Major and Timbaland — and produced by the latter — the song is one of those that literally take over your body. I struggle to think of a beat — past or present — that knocks harder.
Released as a single from the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack, the song has the kind of futuristic sound that Timbaland was becoming known for, and in my opinion, is by far his finest work as a producer. And if you had any doubt that Timbaland was a mad scientist, he clears it up with the cooing baby looped throughout the track.
The “Are You That Somebody?” video was choreographed by dance legend Fatima Robinson, who also dances in the video. Also featured as a dancer is future TV host Tanika Ray.
“Are You That Somebody?” only managed to peak at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, but for many (including me), it is the best thing Aaliyah ever did. Click play.
Months after initial reports that she was in talks to return, it has now been confirmed that Sheree Whitfield will be returning to Real Housewives of Atlanta as part of the main cast. Also, longtime “friend of the show” Marlo Hampton will finally be getting a peach, and former track star Sanya Richards-Ross will be joining the show.
Earlier this year, show veterans
Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey both confirmed that they will not be on the new season of RHOA. Current cast members Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore and
Drew Sidora have all signed on for another season.
According to multiple reports, Alec Baldwin accidentally killed a cinematographer when he discharged a prop gun on the set of the movie ‘Rust.’ The cinematographer — identified as 42-year-old Halyna Hutchins (pictured inset) — was airlifted to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Baldwin, who is also the movie’s producer, was photographed in the Santa Fe County Sherriff’s Department parking lot after being questioned.
The movie’s director, 48-year-old Joel Souza, was also shot by Baldwin and is said to be in critical condition.
A statement released by the sheriff’s department explained that detectives are investigating what type of projectile was discharged from the firearm.
Now what the hell is you lookin’ for? Can’t a young man get money anymore?
Mason Betha was at his shit-talking finest when he wrote “Lookin’ at Me,” the third and final single from his debut album, Harlem World. On this anti-ode to his haters, Mase is bragging about the money he makes, the women he sleeps with (including the wives of his haters), the jewelry he wears, and the flashy cars he drives. His boss at the time, Diddy, provided vocals for the hooks and spoken ad libs for that extra razzle dazzle.
“Lookin’ at Me” was released at the height of Bad Boy Entertainment’s success, and thematically, it was consistent with shiny suit style of hip-hop the label was known and loved for. However, production-wise, it was a little different — it had this semi-futuristic sound that was quite unlike anything on the radio at the time. Who produced it, you ask? A then-relatively-unknown duo who called themselves The Neptunes.
“Lookin’ at Me” peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Mase’s sixth top 10 hit — his third as a lead artist — and the first for Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who would become superproducers over the next decade.
A trial date has been set for the almost-two-year-old case related to the infamous Jussie Smollett hoax, where the actor allegedly lied about being the victim of a hate crime. This comes after a judge denied the actor’s request to have then case dismissed.
Smollett’s lawyer, Nenye Uche, argued that the actor’s rights were being violated because initial charges were dropped after he performed community service and forfeited his $10,000 bond. However, because this case is for new charges brought by a special prosecutor, Judge James Linn said the trial must proceed. Jury selection begins on November 29.
Smollett is being charged with disorderly conduct — to which he has pled not guilty.