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In a brand new podcast & digital series named GOAT Talk (no ... not that one), DJ Enuff sits down with some of the biggest legends in Hip Hop, Sports, and all of Entertainment for an engaging and intimate conversation and stories about their careers, family, life and more! Today, (July 6) - Swizz Beatz joins DJ Enuff and talks DMX, his legacy, making anthems, rapper Scarlip, top 2 greatest hip-hop songs from the '90s and a lot more. Tune in every Thursday for a new episode w/ Swizz Beatz, LL Cool J, Special Ed and many more!

DJ Enuff Presents GOAT Talk: Swizz Beatz On DMX, Making Anthems + Top Two Greatest Hip-Hop Songs

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Every generation has a different story on how they fell in love with Hip Hop. Lyfe Jennings says the first hip-hop artist that he idolized was the legendary LL Cool J. He talks how much he relates to LL, and how his personality made him feel accepted. He also talks Outkast, the first Hip-Hop concert he's been to and more. Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop, "My First" details your favorite celebrities' relationship with the biggest culture in the world. The conversation will revolve around questions such as the first time they fell in love with Hip Hop, first song they heard on the radio, one of their biggest experiences with the culture, and more!

Lyfe Jennings: 'I Had All The Wrong Moves But I Had The Right Energy' | My First

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LIVESTREAM SUMMER JAM 2023

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DJ Jazzy Jeff joins Ebro in the Morning and talks his relationship with Will Smith, being considered one of the 'greatest.' He also talks his music memory, joining The 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', 'Summertime', battling COVID, and the aftermath of the Chris Rock slap.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hot97"></a>

DJ Jazzy Jeff On Will Smith, 'Fresh Prince' Theme Song, Chris Rock + Battle With Covid

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It's Giving.. female empowerment.Latto released a video to her hit single, "It's Giving." The video features cameos from the likes of Chloe and Halle Bailey, Angela Simmons, Flo Milli, Jordyn Woods, and Skai Jackson, and more.Of course, the internet is loving the all-star link up, one fan commented, "the set the looks the power the energy. Latto is not the one, damn sure ain’t the two to play with.." and another, "she keeps feeding us yessss.."Watch the full video below.https://youtu.be/hH0iDBMNC98

Latto Release Video To 'It's Givin' Featuring Angela Simmons, Jordyn Woods, Flo Milli + More

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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith were spotted outside.The married couple hasn't been seen together in the public eye since the "Oscar's slap" back in March. <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/13/will-smith-jada-pinkett-together-first-time-since-oscars-slap/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TMZ </a>reports that Will and Jada were photographed leaving Nobu in Malibu, California on August 13. Will walked in front of Jada as she held on to the back of his shirt, following closely behind.Take a look:https://twitter.com/foxnews/status/1559125286477828096?s=21&t=6Rwp2MIV36Bk8EdNPocYCQCheck out a video:https://twitter.com/2cooI2blog/status/1558608375918874624?s=20&t=Xa-ICYCDad5BLWgxssCnywThe outlet also points out that Will gave fans a peace sign and was seemingly in a good mood. Last month, Will made a <a href="http:// public apology video </a>to Chris for slapping him in the face during the award show. In the emotional video, Will said, "Chris, I apologize to you. My behavior was unacceptable, and I'm here whenever you're ready to talk." In addition, "There is no part of me that thinks that was the right way to behave in that moment. There's no part of me that thinks that's the optimal way to handle a feeling of disrespect or insults."Will also said he reached out to speak to Chris one-on-one but hasn't gotten a<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/r-kellys-last-shot-to-beat-life-sentence-jadas-solution-for-chris-rock-and-will-smith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> response</a>. Chris hasn't talked about the slap in a major way; he's made several jokes during his comedy shows about it. At a recent one, he said, "Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face." He later added that he wasn't a victim and shook it off, adding, "I don't go to the hospital for a papercut."Last week, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/tony-rock-says-will-smith-chris-rock-had-a-genuwine-friendship-before-oscar-slap" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tony Rock</a>, Chris' younger brother, said Will and Chris had a "genuine friendship" before the slap. As a result of the slap, Will is banned from the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/chris-rock-makes-first-statement-since-will-smith-slapped-him-at-the-oscars/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oscars</a> for ten years. He's still able to get nominated. However, he can't attend any events. Will responded, "I accept and respect the Academy's decision."

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith Spotted In Public For First Time Since Oscar Slap

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Irv Gotti is sharing how he feels about Fat Joe.The Murder INC CEO appeared in an interview at a Houston, Texas radio station and said his friendship with Fat Joe is over. Irv feels the Terror Squad rapper "fooled him." Irv said, "I feel like [<a target="_blank" href="https://www.xxlmag.com/fat-joe-yeezy-boots-memes/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fat Joe</a>] fooled me, he's not my friend. But in life you get fooled." Irv went on to talk about people in general in life, coming and going. He said, "Forget Joe. They don't want me to talk about Joe. So, I won't talk about Joe, I'll talk about life. In life, everyone goes through friends. People who you thought were your friends. I'm not talking about Joe. Let me talk. In life, I have had countless friends come and go." He ended with, "But, you know what remains consistent and why I get through all of this? My family. Because I don't really need friends."https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChDSZ6CJ-qm/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=The comment arrives after Fat Joe voiced his <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/boosie-arrest-gets-ugly-ig-ban-jay-z-speaks-on-retirement-irv-gottis-300m-deal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">opinion</a> about Irv's interview on N.O.R.E's Drink Champs. Irv revealed how he felt after Ashanti left him for Nelly after they dated for a short time. He was seemingly not over the situation, but fans pointed out that Irv was a married man at the time. In a <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/fat-joe-calls-out-irv-gotti-about-drink-champs-remarks-about-ashanti-news.156107.html?_amp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">video</a> online, Fat Joe said, "It's one thing if its on the documentary, but to go to Drink Champs, and to keep calling her a b*tch and disrespecting her… I'm not the brother to stand up for Ashanti. Ja Rule is standing right there."Ja Rule <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/%EF%BF%BCja-rule-responds-after-fat-joe-addresses-irv-gotti-after-drink-champs-interview" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">responded </a>online to Fat Joe and said, "STOP saying I didn't defend sis and all women when I clearly told Gotti stop calling Ashanti/women the B word same way I told Joe at Verzuz. Watch the interview before you talk sh*t. NOW LEAVE ME TF OUT THESE GROWN FOLK BUSINESS."<a href="https://www.xxlmag.com/irv-gotti-fat-joe-no-longer-friends/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">XXL </a>points out that at one point during the radio interview, Irv spoke about airing his past relationship with Ashanti on Drink Champs."The one thing you gotta know about me, I am cool in my gangster," Irv adds. "I am cool with who I am as a person. That gives me the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/spotlight/chris-rock-breaks-silence-on-will-smith-oscar-slap-r-kelly-sisters-claim-hes-the-victim" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ability</a> to talk about things that the normal person won't talk about. I don't care. It's my truth." He ended with, "It's my life. It's my story. This is what happened."Thoughts? Let us know!

Irv Gotti Feels Like Fat Joe 'Fooled Him' Says: 'He's Not My Friend'

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K. Michelle is glowing!The singer shared a video twerking to DayyDayy's viral 2020 hit, "<a href="https://youtu.be/hrEvQ4Rl7Do" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Act Up</a>." In the caption, Kimberly told fans how she's embracing her body. In the post, she wrote, "Mood: RIGHT DA F*CK NOW. (Calling Kimberly to the floor go home K.Michelle, get in bed) (my doctor actually told me I was overweight for my height today , okay, im fluffy." She continued, "I remember when I was unhealthy and underweight. Look, I can't keep up. I'm just going to keep dancing and eating, no surgery for momma. Happy Weight)." Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/ChB4KCtF4CO/Fans in the comment section cheered her on. One person said, "This weight<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/k-michelle-stuns-social-media-w-her-natural-face-her-last-rb-album-is-otw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> looks good</a>," and another person said, "We love the happy weight, K." Another person chimed in on K. Michelle's dance moves and said, "THE PUNCH GON GETTT IT ERRRRRYTIMEEEE."The "Can't Raise A Man" singer has a lot to <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/k-michelle-responds-after-fans-react-to-her-brand-new-look-back-outside" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">celebrate</a>. A few weeks ago, she scored her first No. 1 song on any Billboard chart with her R&B single "Scooch." <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/k-michelle-scooch-number-1-adult-rb-airplay-chart-1235116579/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Billboard</a> points out that her previous highest ranking was No. 8 peak for "The Rain" in February 2020.She told the outlet, "As an artist, there's nothing better than reaching No. 1. I'm over-the-moon grateful." K. Michelle continued, "I've worked very hard in my career, and I've tried to make music for the hearts and not the charts, but being acknowledged by radio and my fans in this way is something I'll always be proud of."The Soul Train Music Award and NAACP Image Award winner succeeded on the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/k-michelle-responds-to-backlash-after-she-flashed-her-fans-during-recent-show" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Billboard chart </a>with her <a href="https://ratedrnb.com/2022/03/k-michelle-talks-new-lifetime-series-new-music-and-support-from-brandy-interview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previous albums.</a> Her debut album, Rebellious Soul, landed on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. In 2014, Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart was also top on the R&B chart. "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcwLsL_NFAk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scooch</a>" will reportedly appear on her upcoming album, I'm the Problem. It's not clear when it'll drop, but K. Michellelle said, "I know this album has multiple No. 1 records on it," she writes. "I cannot wait for my fans and radio to hear it and love it as much as I do."Are you excited? Let us know!

K Michelle Shows Off 'Happy Weight' Twerks: 'Okay, I'm Fluffy'

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Is Drake part of the billionaire club?According to Nicki Minaj, yes.The Queens rapper spilled the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/drake-trolls-joe-budden-after-spotting-a-fan-going-so-nuts-to-pump-it-up" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tea </a>via her Instagram story on Tuesday (August 9). In the clip, Nicki is near a private jet. You can't see her face, but we hear her say, "This is what happens when you got a rich — I'm sorry, a very rich, rich, rich, rich — Canadian friend… who is the only billionaire that I know that don't want people to know he a billionaire." Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChEUrtjAryy/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=DJ Akademiks also shared a <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dj-khaled-released-new-single" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tweet</a> that Nicki Minaj liked. The <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/drake-brings-his-first-girlfriend-out-at-ovo-fest-social-media-reacts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">post</a> said, "shoutout to Drake for being a billionaire too, even though he doesn't want people to know." With a bunch of crying, laughing emojis. Check it out:https://www.instagram.com/p/ChENnshunr3/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Drizzy's networth remains a mystery. Hip Hop DX reports his value is reported at $250 million. He has yet to respond to the report or Nicki Minaj's commentary publicly. If Drake IS a billionaire, he'll join the goats, Jay Z and Kanye West. In 2019, Hov officially became hip hop's first billionaire ($1.4 billion) with his various business ventures like TIDAL, Uber, Armand de Brignac, Roc Nation, as well as his $75 million music catalog. Kanye achieved B status in 2020 after seeing a lot of success with Yeezy and was reportedly worth $2 billion. In other exciting <a href="https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/drake-receives-emmy-nomination-euphoria-producer-hbo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drake news</a>, he reached a new <a href="https://people.com/style/drake-pokes-fun-at-his-dads-tattoo-of-his-face/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">milestone</a>. He received his first Emmy nomination for Euphoria Executive Producer. He received the nomination alongside fellow executive producers Adele "Future" Nur and <a href="https://hypebeast.com/tags/zendaya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zendaya</a>. Zendaya is also nominated for lead actress in a drama and for two original songs. The Emmys goes down on September 12. Will you be tuned in?Congratulations, Drizzy Drake! <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/nicki-minaj-says-drake-is-secretly-a-billionaire-news.156165.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Via</a>

According To Nicki Minaj, Drake Is A Billionaire! How Much Is He Worth?

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The tattoo artist that did Drake's Dad's portrait tattoo is not happy with Drizzy's latest comments.Earlier this week, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/according-to-nicki-minaj-drake-is-a-billionaire-how-much-is-he-worth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drake</a> poked fun at his Dad's ink. He <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/drake-clowns-his-dads-drizzy-portrait-tattoo-why-you-do-me-like-this" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>, "@therealdennisg, I was just sitting here thinking why you do me like this we family," with multiple laughing emojis.https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg_g2OJOqJH/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=<a href="https://www.complex.com/music/drake-pokes-fun-dennis-graham-face-tattoo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Complex </a>points out Dennis got the tattoo by an artist named Money Mike in 2017. At the time, he wrote about getting Drake's face on Dennis' left arm. Mike said, "Had the honor and privilege of tattooing <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/drake-brings-his-first-girlfriend-out-at-ovo-fest-social-media-reacts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@champagnepapi fathers</a> portrait on the man himself @therealdennisg. Thank you again, Dennis for the hospitality and for letting me do this for ya. CHUUUCH."In the latest <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/10/tattoo-art-drake-money-mike-rush-dad-finish-ink/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">report,</a> Mike says that he can admit the tattoo didn't come out as good as it should have. He blames <a href="https://www.geo.tv/latest/432852-drake-and-sidhu-moose-walas-tattoos-have-some-connection" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dennis</a> and claims after four hours, he complained of pain and "rushed him." TMZ also reports Mike said Drake broke an "unspoken rule" in the tattoo game to not go over someone else's work. Dennis mentioned he got the tat reworked on 16 times. Mike also told the outlet he did that tattoo for free, even though he's not a "Drake fan," with the hopes of getting more clients. Take a look (before is on the left, the new version is on the right):https://twitter.com/instagramgenius/status/1008018654653534211?s=21&t=r4CSx4PAK2kjKD4Cp3TH7gIn 2014, Drizzy revealed his mini portrait tattoo of his Dad. Check it out:https://www.instagram.com/p/j0qeBbjQK9/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://amp.www.complex.com/music/drake-pokes-fun-dennis-graham-face-tattoo

Artist Responsible For Drake's Dad's Drizzy Portrait Tattoo Slams The Rapper

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Gabrielle Union is on a roll!The 49-year-old actress shows the world that age is REALLY just a number. Earlier this week, Gabrielle went <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dwyane-wade-celebrities-go-wild-over-gabrielle-unions-nude-photo-naked-unafraid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">viral </a>after posing nude, now, she's back with more.Gabrielle shared beautiful content showing off her toned abs and body. In the slow-motion video, she showed fans her <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dwyane-wade-takes-the-perfect-snapshot-of-gabrielle-unions-cheeks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sexy, seductive walk</a> out of the pool. Gab blessed fans with a beautiful smile as she walked away from the camera. In a photo, Gabrielle captioned the post, "finding my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN9H0ztT3fs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">light</a> and most important my peace." Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChBc1rSDSQq/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://www.instagram.com/p/ChA0aW1vzxX/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Celebrities showered the Mary Jane actress with love in the video. Lala Anthony said, "I mean," with heart eye and fire emojis. Actress Kim Fields said, "werk," and comedian Robin Thede said, "just be fine then, sh*t." In the photo, Dwyane gushed over his queen and let the world know who she belongs to and wrote, "mine." Other users admired Gabrielle's discipline in maintaining her body. One person wrote, "that's it… we (fire emojis) can't get enough … of all this NATURAL… hard work outs … and peaceful being." Someone else admired her inner beauty and said, "You exude so much light, inside and out. Keep glowing queen!"In the latest news about Gabrielle's life on screen, Yahoo reports she's starring in an upcoming film called <a href="https://deadline.com/2022/08/new-york-film-festival-sets-elegance-brattons-the-inspection-with-jeremy-pope-as-closing-night-selection-1235086906/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Inspection.</a> She's leading the role alongside Jeremy Pope. The film is about a gay man's <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gunna-makes-another-attempt-to-be-released-kim-kardashian-stepping-in-kodak-blacks-arrest" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">experience i</a>n the Marine Corps, premiering at the New York Film Festival on October 14. The film is a narrative featured where <a href="https://deadline.com/tag/elegance-bratton/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elegance Bratton</a> will make his debut. Bratton was in the Marine Corps and is also a photographer and filmmaker. He previously worked on the documentaries/series Pier Kids and My House. Will you be checking the film out? Hit us up on social media and let us know.

Gabrielle Union Drives The Internet Crazy Showing Off Toned Abs & Body: 'Finding My Light'

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In a clip for an upcoming episode of N.O.R.E's Drink Champs, R&B superstar Ne-Yo made a shocking revelation. He said Ice T allowed him to grab his wife Coco's backside. Ne-Yo said, "Ice-T let me squeeze Coco's booty one time. Yes, respectfully." The "Miss Independent" singer began to explain how it happened and said it started when they were at an event. Ne-Yo admired Coco's outfit and told Ice T how he always wanted to feel Coco's derrière, and Ice T allowed it. According to Ne-Yo, Ne-Yo:"Bro, all due respect, I've wanted to squeeze Coco's ass for a really long time."Ice T:"You know what? And I'm just the kind of pimp that will let you do it."At this point, Coco walks over. Ice T whispers something in her ear. Then the singer says this happened: Ne-Yo:"[She] turned around and bent that thang over and I tried to grab as much of a handful as I could. He gave me a pound and we drank and hung out the rest of the night."N.O.R.E was so shocked that he had to take a shot. He also questioned who is the "most gangster" in the situation, Coco, Ice T, or Ne-Yo. It's not clear when the episode drops, but take a look at a <a href="https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.72420/title.ne-yo-coco-ice-t-ass-squeeze" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">clip</a>:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0mMeTjFxaU&t=2sNe-Yo's relationship with his estranged wife, Crystal, made news headlines in recent weeks. She accused him of having a <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/ne-yos-wife-crystal-renay-files-for-divorce-claims-singer-fathered-another-child" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">baby</a> with another woman outside of their marriage. She filed for <a href="https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/08/ne-yos-wife-files-for-divorce-states-fresh-allegations/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">divorce</a> a few weeks ago and reportedly claims the relationship is "irretrievably broken with no hope for reconciliation." She's seeking <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11090629/amp/Ne-Yo-grins-NYC-hotspot-Little-Sister-wife-Crystal-Renay-files-divorce.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">child support</a> and alimony, according to the report. In a since-deleted online post, Crustal said, "8 years of lies and deception. 8 years of unknowingly sharing my life and my husband with numerous women who sell their bodies to him unprotected…every last one of them!"Ne-Yo <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/NeYoCompound/status/1553801431857111042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1553801431857111042%7Ctwgr%5E44f0c5c6a297942dcba21a244028d6ba07ca21ba%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hot97.com%2Fhot-news%2Fne-yo-responds-after-his-wife-crystal-renay-accuses-him-of-cheating-8-years-of-lies" rel="noreferrer noopener">responded online</a> seemingly to the cheating allegations earlier in August. He said, "For the sake of our children, my family and I will work through our challenges behind closed doors. Personal matters are not meant to be addressed and dissected in public forums," he said. "I simply ask that you please respect me and my family's privacy at this time."Crystal and Ne-Yo got married in 2016. In 2020, she filed for divorce, but they reconciled. NeYo recently said the pandemic helped get his marriage back together. They even had a "second wedding" earlier this year. Hopefully, everything works out.

Ne-Yo Says Ice T Let Him Touch Coco's Booty, 'I Tried To Grab As Much Of A Handful As I Could'

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Lisa Raye is up on being “F.N.F.!”In a viral video, the actress showed off dance moves to GloRilla’s viral hit. Lisa was getting it in and didn’t have to do too much; take a look: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cg4RX0aAH0_/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Fans showered her with love in the comment section. One user wrote, “she still look good,” another person said, “I see you Diamond,” someone replied, “it’s giving Player’s Club.” Someone else said, “Lisa Raye is such a vibe. She’s the Auntie we all need at the cookout.” GloRilla is seeing a lot of success after dropping “<a href="https://www.xxlmag.com/glorilla-responds-mean-tweets-deep-voice/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">F.N.F.”</a> She released the single in <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/travis-scott-turns-up-to-glorillas-fnf-news.155726.html?_amp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">April </a>with an online distribution company Ditto Music, and since then, it’s racked up over 25 million YouTube views and was ranked No. 14 on Y.T.’s top 100 music videos within the U.S. The single also reached the <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/glorilla-hitkidd-fnf-billboard-july-2022-chartbreaker-interview-1235114787/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Billboard Hot 100 </a>chart, earning her her first placement. It debuted at 91 and peaked at 75. The Memphis, Tennessee artist also caught the attention of <a href="https://amp.tmz.com/2022/07/06/glorilla-yo-gotti-record-deal-fnf-collective-music-group/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yo Gotti a</a>nd got signed last month. to his label CMG. Yo Gotti told <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/glorilla-cmg-signing-yo-gotti-1235110530/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Billboard</a>, “It’s one of the quickest rises that I’ve seen in my career because she only dropped in late April, and now she has the hottest cultural records in music.” He continued, “She has a different sound and approach that’s needed in hip-hop right now.” He went on to say, “That’s what we were lacking in Memphis. We got great male artists coming out, but for females, the light was so dim. She’s opened up doors and put a <a href="https://blackamericaweb.com/2022/07/25/glorilla-says-she-is-not-getting-a-bbl-despite-body-shaming-comments/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">spotlight</a> on a lot of females. It’s opening up opportunities that we’ve been lacking for years, from [Three 6 Mafia’s] La Chat and Gangsta Boo.”An official “F.N.F.” remix is underway; we’ll keep you posted when it drops.

Lisa Raye Shows Off Dance Moves To GloRilla’s Viral ‘F.N.F.’ Song

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The living legend LL Cool J stopped by and chopped it up, DJ Drewski.LL spoke on his Rock The Bell's hip-hop festival in Queens on Saturday, August 6. Hip hop icons like Lil Kim, Busta Rhymes, Ice Cube, and more will attend.During the conversation, LL revealed he gave OG's like DJ Kool Herc, Run DMC, Roxanne Shante, Salt & Pepper, plus more, percentages of Rock The Bells the company. LL said he wanted to assure people contributing to hip hop culture would be able to reap the fruits of their labor." He said,"Wanted to make sure that as we create this valuable thing with this culture, that our culture actually benefits from it."LL spoke on the evolution of hip hop and how when he started in 1984, there wasn't an "industry" like the one we know today. Rap music wasn't played in the daytime. LL mentioned it was only played for about one hour on the weekends; versus now, it's played all day long. The Rock The Bells founder, who started it in 2018, spoke on its significance. LL said he wanted to create something that will last 40-plus years from now, and we need to create our culture the way we want. DJ Drewski wanted the younger artists to know that they're invited to Rock The Bells, even if they're not "day one fans" of the music. LL agreed and said they could learn from the OGs and the event is for every generation of artists and people. LL talked about the festival and that it's an all-day experience. Attendees can experience some of their favorite celebrity restaurants at the food court. Like Nas' Sweet Chick and more.Drewski spoke on the differences between festivals like Rolling Loud and Rock The Bells. Drewski mentioned a timeless artist like LL would be more of a "surprise guest" at Rolling Loud versus and headliner. LL agreed and said their concert strategy is based on selecting the hottest charting artist at the moment versus his; that's more fan based. LL said Rock The Bells is for people to experience hip hop on a different level. Check out the full interview + let us know if you're going to the festival!

LL Cool J On Giving Back To The Hip Hop Community, Festivals, + Preserving The Culture

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Irv Gotti is spilling his own tea.Irv appeared on N.O.R.E.'s Drink Champs and spoke about the time Ashanti and Nelly dated. According to Irv, he was in love with Ashanti when he found out she was with Nelly. <a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2022/08/02/irv-gotti-claims-that-ashanti-nellys-relationship-blindsided-him-broke-his-heart-while-seemingly-still-married-to-his-wife-video/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Jasmine Brand points out t</a>he Murder I.N.C. C.E.O. was married to his first wife, Debbie Lorenzo, at the time of his reference. Irv said, "I can get past you wanting to be with Nelly." N.O.R.E. insinuated that he was hurt. Irv replied, "At the time it happens, any man….is hurt. The chick you, f*cking are in love with, is with this n*gga. You wanna know how I found out?" He continued, "Listen to this, it was God wanted me to find out….I was at home. N.B.A. package, I like watching sports. 'Oh my God what's this commotion going on in stadium?! We just found out what the commotion is. Nelly has walked in with Ashanti'." Take a look at the clip:https://twitter.com/noreaga/status/1554466839027130368?s=20&t=x7Zhn0NG7zF54yOud1-q-wSocial media chimed in. One online user said, "Damn, Ashanti did Irv Gotti dirty stepping out with Nelly..Good thing he had his wife's shoulder to cry on." Another person commented, "Irv Gotti really sounded like he felt betrayed by Ashanti. A married n*gg feeling salty that his single 'girlfriend' was stepping out with a single man. He was watching the game with his wife, distraught seeing her & Nelly."https://twitter.com/omowale99949437/status/1554471201078116353?s=21&t=3ccc4oIZQ0sCLPhRzdRSLQAshanti hasn't publicly spoken on the matter.