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R. Kelly ‘Likely Diabetic’ With High Risk of COVID-19 Complications, Says Attorney

Natalia Privalova May 3, 2020

R. Kelly is "likely diabetic," which puts him at a high risk of serious complications if he contracts COVID-19, according legal documents filed by the singer’s attorney on Friday (May 1). In them, attorney Steven Greenberg demands for the third time that Kelly be released from prison. Eleven days prior, the judge overseeing the case denied the singer's second request to be released from custody while awaiting trial. Greenberg says Kelly just learned that he tested "1/10 of one point below diabetic, at the very top of the high risk…

Drake Wants to Get Back in the Studio With Lil Wayne: ‘I’m Ready Any Time’

Natalia Privalova May 3, 2020

As fans continue to indulge in Drake's surprise project Dark Lane Demo Tapes, on Friday (May 1), Drizzy kicked it with his mentor Lil Wayne on his Young Money Radio show and discussed future collaborations between the YM teammates. "The world want to know, Mack want to know, my mama want to know when is we going to give the people another joint, man? Me and you. Come on now," said Wayne." Drake replied by saying, "I'm ready any time." Past records between Drake and Wayne include "Believe Me," "Miss…

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50 Cent Reacts to Street Murals Portraying Him as Taylor Swift, Donald Trump & Others

Natalia Privalova May 3, 2020

50 Cent has unwillingly become the muse for an Australian street artist who has reimagined the hip-hop mogul in outdoor murals as Taylor Swift, Donald Trump, Post Malone and others. In recent weeks, murals of 50 Cent's morphed face have been popping up on random buildings in Australia. The artwork is attributed to anonymous Melbourne-based graffitist Lushsux, who has drawn comparisons to Banksy. One painting, titled "The 45 Fif President," depicts 50 Cent as President Trump. Another piece, named "Swifty Cent...Smash or Pass," portrays the rapper as pop star Swift.…

Sgt Denoh Grear: The Hip-Hop Soldier

Wimana May 3, 2020

Out of every time period in our history, signature voices have emerged that encapsulate the energy of the age. Poised as the harbinger of a new hip-hop era in 2020, Sgt. Denoh Grear is that voice, giving us a deep glimpse into the psyche of a creative mind born out of conflict. Juxtaposed against the backdrop of chaos and death, this free spirit was birthed into the world on a middle eastern battlefield, his mother from Sierra Leon and father from war-torn Liberia. At the first draw of his breath,…

YB Linkz: He Got What You Need

Marty McFly May 3, 2020

Hip-Hop music first planted its roots over 40 years ago and has been branching off ever since. With each passing decade, it seems each generation brings something new to the table. In the beginning, it was all about who can control the crowd better. The legendary artist Rakim said it best on "Eric B. for President" when he stated, being an MC means to Move the Crowd. Of course, the legend took it a step further by showing the world how well-crafted lyrics and intricate rhyme patterns are also fundamental…

Singer, songwriter, producer. Anaimane does it all!

Wimana May 3, 2020

Talent is a gift. For some, it comes naturally. Others work hard to mold it. Anaimane, is in the former. Born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco, Anaimane was at the time unaware of the large shoes she would grow to fill in years to come. Many prodigies come from a family of musical talent, and for Anaimane, this was the foundation of her rise to stardom. Studied in the art of music theory and classical piano, Anaimane came off the starting point running by educating herself on core principles of…