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Feds Say Casanova Was Promoting His Gang Allegiance With His Iced Out Pendant
Source: @Stretchd_34 of http://www.p3.photography / Radio One Digital Just when it seemed like “Hip-Hop Police” was a unit that was left behind in the mid to late 00’s, rappers G Herbo and Casanova have found themselves targeted by authorities and facing numerous federal charges seemingly out the blue. Now that Casanova 2X has turned himself into police, information about his arrest have begun to surface including how the Brooklyn rapper allegedly promoted his gang ties right under everyone’s noses. According to Page Six, the “Don’t Run” rapper who authorities claim is a member of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Gang would promote his allegiance to the crew by rocking iced out gorilla pendants on his person. And here we were just thinking it meant he was a gorilla out on these streets. An in...
Ray J & Princess Love Will Try To Save Their Toxic Marriage On New ‘Love & Hip Hop’ Spinoff
Source: David Crotty / Getty Ray J and Princess Love’s marital problems are coming to the small screen, and they are bringing other couples with them on a new VH1 reality show. Page Six exclusive reports that on-again, now off-again married couple will try to fix whatever issues that continue to plague their union on a new Love & Hip Hop spinoff show. They won’t be alone, according to the report Yandy and Mendeecees Harris, his first show since his release from prison, Michael Blackson and Miss Yada, and our favorite toxic couple *sarcastic voice* Kirk and Rasheeda Frost will also be apart of the show trying to fix their “troubled” relationships. Page Six reports that the show will follow the couples as they entertain us by “putting in the work” to help salvage whatever romance is left...
Rapper Casanova Surrenders To The Feds
Source: SDNY / Department of Justice Casanova is in custody. The Brooklyn rapper surrendered to the Feds about two days after they announced he was among 18 men indicted on conspiracy and racketeering charges. According to the New York Daily News, Casanova, born Caswell Senior, surrendered on Wednesday night (Dec. 2). The Feds claim the “Set Trippin” rapper is part of a gang called the “Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation” which is allegedly affiliated with the Bloods. Casanova himself is looking at charges for conspiracy to commit racketeering, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. If found guilty he can face up to life in prison. Reportedly, Casanova surrendered at the Midtown South precinct in New York City. T...
Lil Yachty Is Joining The Cryptocurrency Game with YachtyCoin
Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty If there’s one thing Lil Yachty knows how to do, it’s to secure a bag. The rapper is launching his very own cryptocurrency called “YachtyCoin,” which allows fans to become shareholders in his career. It’s a bold step in the global crypto market that is currently valued at over $500 billion. YachtyCoin, an Ethereum-based coin, is in partnership with a Swizz-based platform called Fyooz. According to their website, it’s a “fully compliant, Swiss regulated, global platform where celebrities and influencers can issue their own cryptocurrency via the process of tokenization on the blockchain.” Once tokenized, fans who downloaded the Fyooz app can purchase the coins on their credit card and invest in their favorite celebrity. In other words, the...
DaBaby Clowns Nate Robinson Alongside The YouTube Op
Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One Digital Nate Robinson’s knockout heard round the world has sparked countless jokes, memes, and even a challenge, and if you thought the culture would be empathetic to Nate’s most embarrassing moment in life a few days after the fact, think again. This time around DaBaby’s taken on the “Nate Robinson Challenge” and not only clowned the former Slam Dunk Champion’s now infamous image of laying out on the floor, but did so in the presence of the man who bested Nate, YouTuber, Jake “Draaaagooo” Paul. Hanging out in the studio with Paul, DaBaby can be seen in the video giving his best knocked out Nate impression before hopping up back on his feet with a blunt in his mouth before laughing it up with Paul. Somewhere Nate Robinson is also laughing to keep from crying...
Lil Wayne & Other Celebs Facing Criticism For Attending His Daughter’s Maskless Soiree In Covlanta
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Despite the great news on the coronavirus vaccine front, COVID-19 is still here, but you definitely wouldn’t know that, by the way, many of your favorite celebs have been moving. This past weekend, Lil Wayne’s daughter, Reginae Carter, said COVID-19 is not gonna stop me from living my best life. Weezy’s seed decided to throw a maskless 1990s and early 2000s themed bash at an Atlanta venue with her boyfriend’s help. In photos shared from the soiree, guests made sure to follow the theme with their attire. Still, they failed miserably when following the CDC guidelines like socially distancing and, most importantly, if you can’t social distance, wearing a mask. Atlanta’s Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, has tried her best to urge ATLiens to wear face coverings by is...
Pepsi & Fat Joe Launch “Your Wildest Dreams” Virtual Hip-Hop Talent Competition
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Fat Joe is about to remind the world that he knows a thing or two about spotting talent. The Bronx representing rapper will be helping find Rap’s next household name. Source: Pepsi / Triller / Pepsi / Triller Today (December, 2), Pepsi and Grammy-Nominated Artist Fat Joe announce the Pepsi Wild Cherry “Your Wildest Dreams” virtual Hip-Hop talent competition available exclusively on Triller. Featuring an all-star panel of leading talent and industry insiders including Fat Joe, Mike WiLL Made-It, rapper Mulatto, producer Quay Global and on-air personality Kenny Burns, “Your Wildest Dreams” will discover the next big hip hop artist as well as inspire and entertain music fans everywhere with exclusive performances and content featuring some of the top emerging...
Steph Curry Officially Has His Own Brand Under The Under Armour Umbrella
Source: Curry Brand / Under Armour Years ago Stephen Curry caught much criticism for signing with Under Armour over other more popular sneaker brands and though that slander was only exacerbated with the release of his “orthopedic” Curry 2’s, the NBA’s deadliest shooter is currently enjoying the last laugh. According to Nice Kicks, UA and Steph Curry have officially reached a deal that will bless the future Hall of Famer with his own subsidiary brand under the Under Armour umbrella dubbed, Curry Brand. Not bad for an NBA superstar who basically helped Under Armour’s popularity skyrocket over the past few years (no shots to it’s other sports stars). The Curry Brand and Under Armour relationship will mirror the same business model as that of Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand under Nike. The Cu...
Disney+ Pays Homage To Chadwick Boseman’s ‘Black Panther’ For The King’s Birthday
Source: Marvel Studios / Marvel Studios Yesterday (Nov. 29) would’ve marked the 44th year that Chadwick Boseman would’ve been alive and well on this earth. But unfortunately the man who endeared himself to the masses as the King of Wakanda in Black Panther and the MCU passed away months ago after a lengthy, private battle with cancer. To commemorate the memory of the gifted actor, Disney+ released a video tribute to King T’Challa in the form of the customary Marvel movie intro which focuses solely on Boseman’s Black Panther instead of the studio’s various heroes such as Hulk, Iron Man and Captain America. Executive chairman of Disney, Robert Iger took to Twitter to announce the new tribute stating “To all fans of #BlackPanther: watch the film on #DisneyPlus late tonight, for a special trib...
The Weeknd Receives Zero Grammy Nominations, Fans Left Befuddled
Source: NBC / Getty This week music’s premier association revealed their nominations and as always some folks were left with the struggle face. One performer’s fan base is making it clear that their favorite crooner was robbed. On Tuesday the 63rd annual Grammy Award nominations were announced. As spotted on Complex The Weeknd wasn’t slotted for one award. Given that his masterfully crafted After Hours was one of the best soul projects to be released this year, the lack of nominations was perceived as an obvious snub. So much so his fans took to social media to express their frustration. THE WEEKND WAS RIGHT THERE AND YOU DECIDED TO FUCKIBG CHOOSE YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY pic.twitter.com/qTpx8QyBmp — Paolo is golden (@Ic3lad) November 24, 2020 The news also quickly picked up traction throughout t...
The Weeknd Speaks Out About Grammy Snub, Recording Academy Chief Responds
Source: ABC / Getty After officially announcing the nominees for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, the conversation among fans, critics, and industry insiders has circled around one notable absence —The Weeknd. On Tuesday (Nov 24), the National Recording Academy received an onslaught of tweets from fans and celebrities inquiring about a few of 2020’s most notable albums, including projects by Lil Baby among many others, but when it came to the snubbing of one of this year’s biggest artists, many artists and fans alike are asking “what happened?” Earlier this year, the Canadian-bred singer released his highly anticipated album, After Hours, unleashing one of 2020’s biggest commercial success stories, with more than 1.8 billion streams to date. Its second single, “Blinding Lights,” became a blo...
HHW Gaming: ‘Shaq Signature Challenge,’ & More Rewards Coming In Season 3 of MYTeam In ‘NBA 2K21’
Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K21 Tis the season the give, and NBA 2K21 is playing Santa handing out gifts to its loyal 2K community. Visual Concepts announced that MyTeam Season 3, dubbed the “Season of Giving,” is launching today in NBA 2K21 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series S|X, PC, and Stadia. In the spirit of the holiday season, NBA 2K21 will be blessing the 2K community with tons of new players, rewards, challenges, and more. Here is some of the new content that players can look forward to from MyTeam Season 3: A new level 40 prize: Galaxy Opal Dwyane Wade. There will be 45 total levels this season, with extra prizes through levels 41-45; New Triple Threat and 5v5 ‘Spotlight Challenges’ with current and former NBA stars; New ‘Shaq Signature Challenge’ puts players in the 2000 Los Angeles Lak...
