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Migos Drops Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Former Lawyer Damien Granderson
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Atlanta Hip-Hop group Migos is hitting the breaks on their multi-million dollar lawsuit against their former lawyer Damien Granderson. Variety reports that the Migos complaint against the lawyer was “dismissed with prejudice” on Wednesday (Feb.3). The rap trio filed the lawsuit against their longtime attorney back in July, claiming that Granderson “abused his position of trust as Migos’ fiduciary from the moment he was retained as Migos’ lawyer.” They also claimed that cheated [the group] out of millions of dollars,” also accusing him of “glaring conflicts of interest” and showing favoritism towards his other client and their label Quality Control Music. The initial suit did not disclose an exact amount of money the group comprised of Quavo (Quavi...
HHW Gaming: Xbox Announces Series of Activations That Will Amplify Black Voices & Promote Inclusive Storytelling
Source: Microsoft / Xbox To celebrate Black history month, Xbox wants to let the gaming community know that Black gamers matter. The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor lead to a wave of social unrest in the United States and around the world. Businesses and even the video game community, out of respect for the movement, stood in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protestors by doing things like releasing free dynamic themes, loading screens, and in-game gear with the rallying cry. While it was something we loved to see, others did feel the moves were just performative for the moment. In light of Black History Month, Xbox wants to hammer home the point they are down for the cause, and that energy when it comes to supporting Black gamers, creatives within the ga...
Nike’s New Cosmic Unity Basketball Sneaker Is On An Environmentally Friendly Wave
Source: Nike / NIke If Nike really wanted to they could continue to make bank off of Jordan retros, OG silhouette remixes and sneaker collaborations because Lord knows we can’t get enough of any of those. Source: Nike / NIke But the Swoosh brand thrives on keeping their creative juices flowing and with their newest Cosmic Unity silhouette they once again show why they’re the hottest brand out on the street (sorry adidas). The Cosmic Unity will be Nike’s first performance sneaker under their “Move to Zero” program which is Nike’s new initiative towards helping to tackle climate change via a zero waste and zero carbon initiative to help Nike minimize its environmental footprint on the world. Made with at least 25 percent recycled content by weight and featuring a full-length Zoom Air St...
#MeToo, Other Organizations Pen Open Letter To “Black Survivors”, Call Out T.I., Tiny & Soulja Boy Amid Sexual Allegations
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The recent wave of sexual abuse allegations launched against big named Black celebrities has inspired #MeToo, National Women’s Law Center, and Time’s Up to release a joint statement in solidarity of supporting “Black survivors.” Titled “Open Letter in Defense of Black Survivors,” the letter addressed victims who have been “routinely dismissed, disbelieved, and disenfranchised” for sharing their stories of abuse and misconduct, reports MadameNoire. The group unapologetically name-dropped celebrities to make their point abundantly clear. “Over the last week, we know countless of you have come forward with credible accusations of horrific sexual abuse and violence at the hands of Black celebrities – including Soulja Boy and T.I. and Tiny,” they wrote....
Haymaker Cannabis Partners With SMACK DVD Founder For New “SMACK” OG Strain
Source: Haymaker Cannabis / Haymaker Cannabis Ever since the legalization of marijuana in certain states, cannabis dispensaries have become big business ventures and though “the man” has cashed in the most, some brothers out in California have been doing their thing with their own brand for the culture. Source: URL/Caffeine / URL/Caffeine Haymaker Cannabis (a subsidiary of ORDER66) has announced that they’ve partnered with SMACK/Ultimate Rap League founder Troy “Smack White” Mitchell to create the “SMACK” OG strain. Yeah, sounds about right. Co-founded by NYC natives Pacino Bing, Master Grower and lead cultivator JJ Exotic in 2019, Haymaker Cannabis has cultivated some 50+ strains over the years including favorites like Runtz, Gelato 41 and Wedding cake. Now that they’ve partnere...
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Are No Longer Speaking, Allegedly
Source: Rob Rich/WENN.com / WENN The saga that is the marriage of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian is coming to a head. Reportedly, the once happily married couple are no longer even speaking to each other. This revelation comes from E! News, and one of the outlet’s sources say Yeezy and Kim “are completely done and no longer speaking.” Reportedly, a divorce is inevitable and only hasn’t happened yet because Kardashian has yet to formally file. Apparently, the social media and reality TV star is trying to figure out the right timing. However, also worth noting is that Yeezy is ready to move on from the marriage as well, and expeditiously. “He doesn’t care what Kim’s priorities are with holding off on a divorce announcement,” another source told E! News. “He will file before she’s ready i...
Pardoned Kodak Black Is Back & Sporting New Forehead Tattoo, Accessories
Source: Instagram / Instagram Fresh off a Presidential pardon from Donald “Treasonous” Trump, Kodak Black is back on the streets and ready to makeup for lost times behind bars. Since getting out the bing courtesy of Cheeto Jesus, Kodak Black seems like a man with a new lease on life as he’s now sporting a new tattoo on his dome (no $24 million dollar diamond?) and enough new ice to keep him cool while global warming gets outta control. Aside from the new purchases, the rapper who was known for having a small potbelly a la Rick Ross (Miami life, y’all), has been sporting a new slimmed-down figure that prison life no doubt contributed to. Keep in mind that Kodak complained about the abusive treatment he had to endure at the hands of prison guards. Aside from the beatings he says he was force...
Lil Yachty Is Working With Mattel To Make An Uno Card Game Movie
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty One of the culture’s most favorite pastimes is about to come to the big screen. Lil Yachty is reportedly working on a film based on Uno. Boat is taking his talents to Tinseltown once again. The Hollywood Reporter broke the story that he is working with Mattel to bring the popular children’s game to life as a movie. It is billed as an “action heist comedy, set in the underground hip hop world of Atlanta”. Additionally the Glacier Boy is reportedly interested in starring in the project. Marcy Kelly (Mean Girls) has penned the script. Quality Control’s Kevin “Coach K” Lee, Pierre “P” Thomas and Brian Sher will serve as executive producers. On the brand side Mattel’s Robbie Brenner will executive produce along with Kevin McKeon. “Uno is a game that transcends gene...
Kevin Hart Facing $390K Lawsuit For Missing Show Appearance
Source: NBC / Getty Kevin Hart just launched his new podcast series Inside Jokes with Kevin Hart this week on SiriusXM, but it appears he has some old business to handle as well. According to a new report, the comedian and actor is facing a lawsuit for allegedly ducking out on 2018 show appearance in New York after taking an advance. According to Page Six, Hart, 41, agreed to hold a standup event at Manhattan’s Highline Ballroom in July of 2018 after arranging a deal with AIM Hospitality Group LLC and president Maksim Vladimirskiy, the plaintiffs in the lawsuit. AIM and its team said that the group paid Hart an advance of $10,000 ahead of an agreed-upon rate of $26,000 for the Highline Ballroom appearance. Hart was performing across the way in New Jersey earlier that evening. As the outlet...
Nelly Responds To Ali’s Claims He Finessed The St. Lunatics
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Even some of the best of Hip-Hop crews go through their ups and downs. Nelly is attempting to remove the smut put on his name placed by a former collaborator. As spotted on Complex former St. Lunatic member Ali had criticized the “Hot In Herre” rapper for allegedly leaving the group behind once he hit stardom. “Fast forward 1999: Ma$e Manager at the time(Cudda)…was introduced to us…and he immediately started separating the group,” Ali wrote on an Instagram post. “He wanted Nelly and City spud. They left with Cudda (went to Harlem)…..The separation became The reality…They had left!!! We (The rest of the group) felt ‘HUSTLED’….we were *1 until, The opportunity was presented to be *2..they hustled us!!” Naturally the feedback got to Nelly which p...
HHW Gaming: Saweetie Teams Up With Xbox For Inaugural Saweetie Bowl Virtual Gaming Competition
Source: Xbox / Courtesy of Team Saweetie Ahead of Super Bowl LV going down in Tampa, Florida, this Sunday (Feb.7), Saweetie teamed up with Xbox to host her own big game, the Saweetie Bowl. On Thursday (Feb.4), Xbox formally announced its official partnership with multi-platinum artist, entrepreneur, and leader of the Icy Girl movement, Saweetie, with the unveiling of her virtual gaming completion, the Saweetie Bowl. For the inaugural event, Hip-Hop icon and avid gamer Snoop Dogg went head-to-head with New England Patriot’s wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman in a high-stakes game of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 21. Speaking on the competition, Saweetie added: “We are kicking off this year’s big game the ICY way with an exciting Madden gaming competition toget...
J. Prince Says He & Jay-Z Are Close To Resolving Meg Thee Stallion’s Contract
Source: Jemal Countess / Getty One of Hip-Hop’s top talents will hopefully find some resolution regarding her paperwork. J. Prince says Jay-Z will be making good on Meg Thee Stallion’s original contract. The Rap-A-Lot Records executive and mogul recently paid a visit to The Breakfast Club. While the crew got the Houston native to discuss some of his newer business ventures he also gave a much needed update on his city’s biggest star. During the exchange he revealed he and Jay-Z spoke regarding Meg’s contract. “Me and the homie Jay-Z spoke last week on the last point of closing that deal. He and I, you know, I think we was on the phone for 2 minutes but we was in agreement with reaching the last deal points,” he said. “I’m looking for that to be wrapped up.” He also made it c...
