1. Snoop Dogg Did NOT Give Up Cannabis, Partners with Smokeless Fire Pit Brand
Snoop Dogg shocked fans last week when he announced he “decided to give up smoke.” Many assumed the rapper was referring to marijuana, but as it turns out, the Doggfather was teasing details about a different kind of smoke. Today, Snoop clarified that his announcement was about a collaboration with Solo Stove, the smokeless fire pit brand.According to a news release, Snoop Dogg is now the official “smokesman” for Solo Steve, supporting the company’s quest to eliminate smoke from backyards everywhere.
2. Whoa! Lil Wayne Triggers Shock and Concern from Fans with Bloated ‘Undisputed’ Appearance
Lil Wayne is known for his lean physique, but the rapper triggered a bit of shock among fans after a recent appearance on Fox Sport 1’s “Undisputed.” The concern stemmed from seeing a bloated Lil Wayne on the talk show. Footage of the “Fireman” rhymeslayer’s physical appearance on “Undisputed” went viral as fans voiced their concern for his health.
Despite the uproar, Lil Wayne was not shy about showing off his body two days after his bloated look during his “Undisputed” appearance. The entertainer, who was accompanied by his manager Karen Civil, took off his sweater to let the paparazzi see for themselves that his bloated state was a temporary thing, according to Sandra Rose.
“I’m good!” Lil Wayne reportedly shouted to the paparazzi.
3. Diddy Looks Solemn in First Photos Since Cassie Lawsuit, Settlement
Lil Wayne is known for his lean physique, but the rapper triggered a bit of shock among fans after a recent appearance on Fox Sport 1’s “Undisputed.” The concern stemmed from seeing a bloated Lil Wayne on the talk show. Footage of the “Fireman” rhymeslayer’s physical appearance on “Undisputed” went viral as fans voiced their concern for his health.
Despite the uproar, Lil Wayne was not shy about showing off his body two days after his bloated look during his “Undisputed” appearance. The entertainer, who was accompanied by his manager Karen Civil, took off his sweater to let the paparazzi see for themselves that his bloated state was a temporary thing, according to Sandra Rose.
“I’m good!” Lil Wayne reportedly shouted to the paparazzi.
3. Diddy Looks Solemn in First Photos Since Cassie Lawsuit, Settlement
Diddy just officially put this whole Cassie saga to bed, but it seems it's all still at the forefront of his mind -- that is, if these pictures of him looking stressed are any indication.
The hip hop mogul and Bad Boy honcho was photographed Saturday outside of his Star Island mansion in Miami ... where he was dressed casually and sipping on a beverage of some sort as he plopped down next to what appears to be his longtime chief of staff. Diddy even buried his face in his hands at one point.
Eventually, he got up and went back inside ... but yeah, he certainly appears solemn.
Makes sense, considering everything that's been going on over the past 72 hours or so -- namely, him being accused of horrendous things by his ex in court ... all of which he's vehemently denied. Just as quickly as she filed, they both reached a settlement.
4. DJ VLAD TRASHED FOR ‘DISRESPECTING’ ANDRÉ 3000’S NEW ALBUM: ‘YOU’RE A JOKE’
DJ Vlad has found himself in the hot seat after an ill-received critique of André 3000’s new album went viral.
On Saturday (November 18) Vlad took to X, where he suggested the long-awaited project was a flop in comparison to projects by André’s duo OutKast.
“For everyone saying how “genius,” “brave,” and “creative” Andre 3000’s new flute album is, the biggest song on the album has 17,000 streams. The last song has less than 2,000 streams,” he began.
He continued: “In comparison, Outkast still gets 20 million listeners a month. So yeah, the numbers speak for themselves.”
The slight caused an uproar from followers who felt Vlad was off base and displayed a lack of understanding of what it means to be an artist.
5.BOOSIE BADAZZ SAYS HE’S ‘GOT PAPERWORK ON THE WAY’ AGAINST ARTISTS WHO’VE USED HIS SONGS
Boosie Badazz has kept receipts of artists who have used his music in one way or another as part of their records, and he’s looking to cash in soon.
The Baton Rouge native was hanging on Instagram Live over the weekend when a fan brought up Rod Wave’s “Long Journey,” which interpolates the hook from Boosie and Webbie’s 2010 track of the same name.
Boosie claimed he’s going to be taking legal action in some form against artists who have sampled or interpolated his work without his permission, and he implied that Rod’s name may be on that list.
“Rod Wave ain’t the only one. Y’all better do y’all research. I done got paperwork on the way. Lot of people, it ain’t just Rod Wave,” he said.
Boosie said that he “ain’t mad” that the lyrical borrowings were happening.
“I love when they do that shit. They be giving my flowers,” he said. “I be liking that shit when I hear it. It’s just, you gotta compensate me too. It’s a business.”
He went on to say that he expected to get a writing credit and a share of the publishing on songs that use his words — something that is a recommended practice among many of the pros.
Boosie Badazz has kept receipts of artists who have used his music in one way or another as part of their records, and he’s looking to cash in soon.
The Baton Rouge native was hanging on Instagram Live over the weekend when a fan brought up Rod Wave’s “Long Journey,” which interpolates the hook from Boosie and Webbie’s 2010 track of the same name.
Boosie claimed he’s going to be taking legal action in some form against artists who have sampled or interpolated his work without his permission, and he implied that Rod’s name may be on that list.
“Rod Wave ain’t the only one. Y’all better do y’all research. I done got paperwork on the way. Lot of people, it ain’t just Rod Wave,” he said.
Boosie said that he “ain’t mad” that the lyrical borrowings were happening.
“I love when they do that shit. They be giving my flowers,” he said. “I be liking that shit when I hear it. It’s just, you gotta compensate me too. It’s a business.”
He went on to say that he expected to get a writing credit and a share of the publishing on songs that use his words — something that is a recommended practice among many of the pros.
6.CHRIS BROWN'S '11:11' SCORES TOP 10 CHART DEBUT BUT WITH LOWEST SALES OF HIS CAREER
Chris Brown has scored yet another top 10 debut on the albums chart, but it’s a bittersweet moment for the R&B star as it also marks a new commercial low.
Breezy’s new album 11:11 has debuted at No. 9 on this week’s Billboard 200 after earning just over 45,000 equivalent album units, according to Luminate.
It marks the singer’s 12th top 10 solo effort on the chart, a streak that stretches back to his self-titled debut album in 2005.
On the flip side, 11:11 also represents the lowest sales week of Brown’s career. For comparison, his previous low was 68,000, which his Heartbreak on a Full Moon LP achieved back in 2017.
Breezy’s highest sales week remains the 295,000 copies his 2007 album Exclusive moved during its opening window.
Released on November 10 — a day earlier than scheduled — 11:11 serves as Chris Brown’s 11th studio album and boasts appearances from Future and Fridayy, as well as international stars Davido, Byron Messia and Lojay.
Chris Brown has scored yet another top 10 debut on the albums chart, but it’s a bittersweet moment for the R&B star as it also marks a new commercial low.
Breezy’s new album 11:11 has debuted at No. 9 on this week’s Billboard 200 after earning just over 45,000 equivalent album units, according to Luminate.
It marks the singer’s 12th top 10 solo effort on the chart, a streak that stretches back to his self-titled debut album in 2005.
On the flip side, 11:11 also represents the lowest sales week of Brown’s career. For comparison, his previous low was 68,000, which his Heartbreak on a Full Moon LP achieved back in 2017.
Breezy’s highest sales week remains the 295,000 copies his 2007 album Exclusive moved during its opening window.
Released on November 10 — a day earlier than scheduled — 11:11 serves as Chris Brown’s 11th studio album and boasts appearances from Future and Fridayy, as well as international stars Davido, Byron Messia and Lojay.
7. Cam Newton’s Girlfriend Responds to Haters After Announcing She’s ‘Baby Mama 3’
The girlfriend of NFL star Cam Newton is reacting to criticism over her decision to have a baby with a man who has seven other children. Page Six reports Newton, 34, has five kids with ex-fiancée Kia Proctor and two with La Reina Shaw. The former Carolina Panthers quarterback is also the father of Proctor’s daughter Shakira from a previous relationship.
In a recent post, his girlfriend, comedian Jasmin Brown, listed her upcoming comedy tour dates and the title “Baby Momma 3.” Many fans and followers quickly slammed her for getting knocked up when Cam has so many other young kids.
According to Essence, Brown also shared a video of Newton and his children playing hide-and-seek. She captioned the post: “Why would you ever be with someone with 5 young children?” she wrote along with an eye roll emoji and added, “5x the love. 5x the fun. 5x the positive impact I get to have on their lives.”
Cam and Brown initially kept their relationship on the low after first being spotted together in 2021, Essence reports.
The girlfriend of NFL star Cam Newton is reacting to criticism over her decision to have a baby with a man who has seven other children. Page Six reports Newton, 34, has five kids with ex-fiancée Kia Proctor and two with La Reina Shaw. The former Carolina Panthers quarterback is also the father of Proctor’s daughter Shakira from a previous relationship.
In a recent post, his girlfriend, comedian Jasmin Brown, listed her upcoming comedy tour dates and the title “Baby Momma 3.” Many fans and followers quickly slammed her for getting knocked up when Cam has so many other young kids.
According to Essence, Brown also shared a video of Newton and his children playing hide-and-seek. She captioned the post: “Why would you ever be with someone with 5 young children?” she wrote along with an eye roll emoji and added, “5x the love. 5x the fun. 5x the positive impact I get to have on their lives.”
Cam and Brown initially kept their relationship on the low after first being spotted together in 2021, Essence reports.
