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Takeoff Murder Suspect Released From Jail on $1 Million Bond

[ad_1] UPDATE: (Jan. 5):Letitia D. Quinones, Patrick Clark's attorney, has released the following statement to XXL about her client being freed on bond.“Neither Patrick nor his family posted the bond in this case," the statement reads. "A concerned citizen and family friend who believes in Patrick’s innocence posted the bond on his behalf. Like any other defendant, Patrick is presumed to be innocent and has the right to bond. He also has an obligation to comply with all the terms the court has laid out. He intends to comply fully and will appear for proceedings whenever the court requires him to do so. We believe Patrick is innocent and at the appropriate...

Diddy Files Entertainment Trademark for ‘Diddy + 7’ Program

[ad_1] It appears Diddy is eyeing reality TV. TheJasmineBrand notes recent court filings that trademark a “reality-based television program” titled Diddy + 7. The filing for the document was May 2, 2022, and was published for opposition on Jan. 3, 2023. The description is categorized as: “Entertainment services in the nature of an ongoing reality based television program; entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable audio and video recordings featuring information about celebrities, entertainment, pop culture, humor, music and lifestyle; entertainment services, namely, a multimedia program series featuring information about celebrities, entertainment,...

Sugarhill Gang’s Rapper’s Delight Hits Top 40 – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 5, 1980: The Sugarhill Gang's classic 1979 song, "Rapper's Delight," helped move hip-hop from the humble streets of the Bronx, N.Y., to mainstream popularity.The song was the idea of the late Sylvia Robinson, who was the founder of Sugar Hill Records, along with her late husband Joseph, Sr. She enlisted Michael "Wonder Mike" Wright, Guy "Master Gee" O'Brien and Henry "Big Bank Hank" Jackson to recite written rhymes (allegedly from Cold Crush Brothers' Grandmaster Caz's rhyme book) over the bassline groove of Chic's "Good Times," which was replayed by Sugar Hill's in-house live band Positive Force.The result was a 14-minute-long song that reportedly...

Quavo Releases New Song and Video ‘WITHOUT YOU’ Dedicated to Takeoff

[ad_1] Quavo has returned to music, delivering a new single in honor of his nephew, friend, and group member Takeoff. The new single, “Without You,” evokes sounds of gospel as Quavo shares memories through his verses, which are sure to tug at heartstrings. The single comes with a new video that has Quavo positioned in a chair in the studio, blunt burning and somber, as he recalls key moments in their bond. Memories Quavo speaks of include trips to Coachella, days on the Nawfside, and more. The single features Vory...

NBA YoungBoy, French Montana, J. Stone and More – New Projects

[ad_1] New year. New music. The start of 2023 brings the promise of fresh product from some of your favorite artists and this week we get a new album from a popular rhymer who dropped over a half-dozen releases last year, the sixth installment of a popular mixtape series from a veterans Bronx, N.Y. rhymer and the DJ Drama-assisted mixtape from one of Nipsey Hussle's cosigned artist.Despite declaring he ran out of rhymes last year, the result of releasing seven projects in 2022, YoungBoy Never Broke Again is back at it with a new project to start off the year titled I Rest My Case. YB delivers 19 songs on the new...

Young Thug Faces Eight Out Of 65 Charges In YSL RICO Trial

[ad_1] According to court documents on public record during jury selection, Young Thug faces eight out of the 65 total charges against the alleged YSL gang in their RICO trial. The charges against Young Thug, aka Jeffrey Williams, were confirmed during the jury selection for the case, which began yesterday (Jan. 4). Prosecutors alleged that the Young Slime Life collective was a street gang involved in criminal activity, which prompted the 65-count indictment to be handed down in May last year. Thug’s eight charges include conspiracy to violate the...

Chance The Rapper Interview – New Album Details, Changing Hip-Hop

[ad_1] Rich SpiritEnding a three-year gap since The Big Day album, Chance The Rapper is ready to pop back out with a new album, a festival in Africa and a whole lot of inspiration from political activist Marcus Garvey.Interview: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story will appear in the Winter 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands soon.Chance The Rapper is turning a new page. Ten years ago, the Chicago native came into the rap game and has since become a maverick in the world of independence with a string of classic projects like 10 Day, Acid Rap and Coloring Book, among others, to soundtrack it all. The entire world has watched the Grammy award-winning wordsmith...

The Source |Black Sheep File $750M Lawsuit Against Universal Music For Unpaid Royalties

[ad_1] According to an exclusive report from Rolling Stone, Native Tongue family favorites Black Sheep have filed a large class action lawsuit against Universal Music Group over unpaid royalties related to a side deal that the global music giant allegedly made with Spotify. Black Sheep, which is Dres and Mista Lawnge, says that UMG owes them and their entire artist roster over $750 million for breach of contract after allegedly accepting cash and company stock from Spotify in exchange for music from their artists. Black Sheep claim that UMG...

People Think Lil Mosey Is in New Avatar Movie, Rapper Responds

[ad_1] People think they've spotted Lil Mosey in the new movie Avatar: The Way of the Water and the jokes are flowing on social media.The blockbuster James Cameron-directed vehicle was released on Dec. 16, 2022. In the days since then, people on social media have started to point out a Na'vi character that has a striking resemblance to Lil Mosey."Bro what was up with the lil mosey fish in the avatar movie. Bro turned himself into the blueberry faygo," one Twitter user joked on Thursday (Jan. 5)."Who invited lil mosey to avatar 💀," someone else posted."Why is Lil mosey such a prominent character in Avatar 2?" someone else posted.Lil Mosey has reacted to...

Damar Hamlin is ‘Neurologically Intact’ and Responsive with His Eyes Open in Hospital Update

[ad_1] Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has opened his eyes and is responsive at the University of Cincinnati medical center. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport provided the report, citing that Hamlin is also gripping the hands of people close to him. #Bills S Damar Hamlin opened his eyes last night and is responsive. Truly incredible. One thing that's very clear from speaking to those close to him: They are endlessly appreciative of the medical care given to Hamlin on the field immediately, then over the last 72 hours.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January...