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T.I. Ordered to Pay $75,000 for Fraudulent Cryptocurrency

[ad_1] T.I. came out on the wrong end of a battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission and has been ordered to pay a $75,000 fine for helping promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency in 2017.The ruling was handed down on Friday (Sept. 11). Tip has been named in the case of Atlanta film producer, Ryan Felton, who was recently indicted for orchestrating a cryptocurrency investment scheme, where he raised money from investors for a fraudulent ICO called Flik. Though T.I. is in no legal trouble for his role, he faces civil penalties for helping to promote the unregistered coin offerings. Documents obtained by XXL spell out the case against the Atlanta rapper, born...

Watch 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne’s ‘Money Maker’ Video

[ad_1] As he gears up to release his album So Help Me God, 2 Chainz teams up with Lil Wayne in the video for “Money Maker.” Tity Boi puts on for Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the celebratory clip, directed by Bryan Barber. Rocking an Alabama State University jersey, he performs in the end zone at a football game while joined by a marching band, cheerleaders, and dance squads. Weezy adds some school spirit as he delivers his verse in the stands. “Money Maker” is the first single off 2 Chainz’ sixth studio album So Help Me God. The follow-up to 2019’s Rap or Go to the League arrives Sept. 25. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy5AVymx_eo[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy5AVymx_eo[/embed] Likes 0 [ad_2] Source...

Lakeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, and More Join Upcoming Netflix Western Produced By Jay-Z

[ad_1] An all Black western movie, we’re here for it. Lakeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, and Delroy Lindo have signed to join the cast of Netflix’s The Harder They Fall, an upcoming western movie produced by Jay-Z. The film is to be directed by Jeymes Samuel, a.k.a. singer/artist the Bullitts, and is described as an “all-Black Western.” Idris Elba and Johnathan Majors were already signed to star in the film. Okay, the anticipation for “The Harder They Fall” just got SUPER real!!The amazing Zazie Beetz, Regina King,...

The Making of Young Jeezy’s Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101

[ad_1] Buy XXL Magazine's Freshman Issue Featuring Young Jeezy's Interview HereThe Bigger PictureYoung Jeezy’s debut album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, introduced the world to Da Snowman and his adored style of gangsta music. In honor of the 15th anniversary of the celebrated LP, released on July 26, 2005, here’s a track-by-track breakdown reflecting back on the making of this classic.Compiled by Peter A. Berry, Kemet High, Zoe Johnson, Robby Seabrook III, Bianca Torres and Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Young Jeezy’s early releases put the Atlanta trapper rapper on the map to stardom, but it was his debut...

Lil Baby’s Album ‘My Turn’ Certified Double Platinum

[ad_1] The year of Lil Baby continues. Six months after its release, the rapper’s album My Turn has been certified double platinum by the RIAA. He becomes the first and only artist of 2020 to have a 2x platinum album in the U.S. My Turn, which features Lil Wayne, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Future, and more, was released in February and spent 5 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It is currently the year’s highest-selling and highest-streaming album. A deluxe edition with six additional tracks arrived in May. Taking to Instagram, Baby reflected on the milestone moment. “Two Times Platinum In 6 1/2 months ……Thank You ,” he wrote. Earlier this year,...

The Source |Former Minneapolis Officers Charged in George Floyd Murder Flip On Each Other

[ad_1] Ever since the horrific murder of George Floyd in the hands of the Minneapolis Police back in 2020, most of the general public have been waiting for the four officers involved in popular police killing caught on tape to be brought to justice. Several reports have confirmed that all of the officers involved are now trying to minimize their own role in the public slaying, placing the blame on one another. Also, the defense attorneys for the officers are seeking to have the four officers tried separately, but...

Big Sean to Debut at No. 1, Beat 6ix9ine by Over 50,000 Units

[ad_1] Detroit 2 for the win.On Friday (Sept. 11), a new report details that Big Sean's new album, Detroit 2 is projected to win the race against 6ix9ine's TattleTales for the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart by outselling Tekashi by over 50,000 units. According to a report by Hits Daily Double, the studio album moved 111,000 units in its first week. In contrast, Tekashi, who was originally forecasted to sell 150,000 units, moved significantly less within the seven day period. Final numbers will arrive this weekend.6ix9ine's first-week numbers have yet to be revealed. However, since the forecasted numbers have been released, he's seen an extreme fluctuation in his first-week projections. He...

Nick Cannon Wants to Sit Down with Eminem

[ad_1] Nick Cannon is looking to bury the hatchet with Eminem. Despite their history of beef, Nick said he wants to sit down with the Detroit rapper and attempt to resolve their issues. During an interview with Fat Joe on Instagram Live, Nick extended an olive branch to Slim Shady. “One day, hopefully dude and I will get an opportunity to sit down ’cause I do respect his ability,” said Nick. He has even spoken with Em’s close friend Royce da 5’9″ about making it happen. “We tryna really get it poppin’ ’cause I think at the end, two men need to have that conversation.” Nick also revisited his idea of having Em appear on...

The Source |Lil Baby Becomes First Artist In 2020 To Go 2X Platinum With ‘My Turn’

[ad_1] Lil Baby called his shot with My Turn, declaring 2020 as his own. The grammy-nominated rapper has seen a monumental year following the release of the lauded and chart-dominating album. Today, My Turn went RIAA-certified double platinum, making him the first and only artist of 2020 to reach that mark. The album is now the #1 selling and #1 steaming album in the US this year with 4 Billion streams to date. His catalogue has reached 20 Billion streams globally and he was just named Vevo’s Top Performing Hip-Hop Artist...

What’s Playboi Carti Doing Instead of Dropping Whole Lotta Red?

[ad_1] Playboi Carti's Whole Lotta Red album was coming until it wasn't.Earlier this year in April, Carti, who'd been teasing the album for well over a year up to that point, released "@ Meh," a track that was believed to be the first single from the project. Now, five months later, the project is nowhere to be found.There are a ton of potential reasons Carti hasn't dropped the project yet. After all, we are in the middle of a pandemic, and he's a rap star who could conceivably be anywhere in the world at any time. Is he creating his new album, taking a break from recording or thinking of a master plan?...