JODECI WILL BEGIN ‘THE SHOW, THE AFTERPARTY, THE VEGAS RESIDENCY’ NEXT YEAR
Jodeci has announced that they’ll be bringing their unique brand of smooth New Jack Swing to the Las Vegas strip.
In a press release shared on Tuesday (December 12), the R&B legends revealed that their residency will take place in the Mandalay Bay Resort at the House of Blues, beginning on March 15, 2024.
General admission sales will begin on Wednesday (December 13), and Citi cardholders will be the first to get access to the tickets.
The name of their show will be “The Show, The Afterparty, The Vegas Residency,” which is a reference to their 1995 super-smash album The Show, The After Party, The Hotel.
House of Blues, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster customers will receive access to a pre-sale starting Thursday (December 14). Everyone else will be able to purchase their tickets beginning on Monday (December 18).
Jodeci isn’t the only one who has announced a Vegas residency beginning in 2024.
Earlier on Tuesday, Wu-Tang Clan announced the first four dates for “Wu-Tang Clan: The Saga Continues … The Las Vegas Residency.”
Scheduled to take place at Theater at Virgin Hotels, the February 9–10 dates will coincide with the city’s inaugural Super Bowl weekend, and the March 22–23 shows will host March Madness traffic.
More dates are expected to be announced soon.
MEGAN THEE STALLION SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH WARNER MUSIC GROUP
Megan Thee Stallion has locked in a new distribution deal with a major label while technically remaining independent.
On Tuesday (December 12), Billboard reported that the Houston Hottie will be working with Warner Music Group to disperse her material moving forward. This is not a standard record deal. Instead, Megan keeps ownership of her music while being able to use WMG’s infrastructure.
In addition to the boost from WMG’s global reach, Meg’s team will consist of employees at 300 Entertainment, whom she worked with as part of her previous deal.
In late October, the 28-year-old and her former label finally put their legal dispute to rest after landing on an agreement. Attorneys representing 1501 Certified Entertainment announced that both parties involved had “mutually reached a confidential settlement to resolve their legal differences,” marking her official release from a deal she once described as “unconscionable.”
“Both Megan and 1501 are pleased to put this matter behind them and move forward with the next chapter of their respective businesses,” the imprint wrote in a statement wishing her the best on her future endeavors.
The exact terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.
YOUNG THUG YSL RICO TRIAL DELAYED TO 2024 FOLLOWING DEFENDANT'S JAIL STABBING
Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial has been delayed after one of his co-defendants was stabbed while in jail.
On Tuesday (December 12), court reporter Meghann Cuniff confirmed on Tuesday (December 12) that the trial has been put on hold until January 2, 2024 while the defendant, Shannon Stillwell, recovers from the attack.
“Young Thug’s RICO trial is on hold until Jan. 2,” she wrote on social media. “This after his co-defendant Shannon Stillwell was stabbed in jail. Judge Glanville told the jury yesterday there was a medical issue. Today he told them, ‘Unfortunately that medical issue still exists.’”
“The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says Stillwell was stabbed by inmate Willie Brown, who’s been in jail without bond for almost 3 1/2 years,” Cuniff added.
Check out the mugshot of the assailant and the press release from the sheriff’s office below:
CHRISEAN ROCK MAKES BOMBSHELL CLAIM ABOUT BLUEFACE’S SEXUALITY
Chrisean Rock’s never-ending public spat with Blueface has taken yet another sharp turn, as she now claims her ex is attracted to men.
On Monday (December 11), Rock took to Instagram Live and alleged that the Los Angeles rapper isn’t fit to raise her kid, after he recently said he wasn’t the father.
“Let’s talk about what I saw in your search history,” she said while explaining why she got the tattoo of his face on her neck covered up. “I was going to keep it to myself but I really had to get you off my neck because … I don’t know if you taking dick in the butt, like I don’t even know why you watching gay porn.
“Like I’m glad you don’t wanna be my baby daddy. I don’t want no Frooty Loop raising my kid … I just apologize because, I don’t know, I’m attached to a weirdo that say weirdo shit online.”
In a since-deleted tweet prior to the livestream, she wrote: “Let’s talk about how I saw Gay porn in your recent search history that’s why I honestly got the cover up bro I had zesty n-gga on my neck nothing wrong with being bisexual just let a bitch no before she fall inlove weirdo.”
KODAK BLACK COPS TO USING METH, REVEALS HE'S EXPECTING ANOTHER CHILD WITH HIS FIANCÉE
Kodak Black has admitted to using methamphetamine and revealed he is due to be a father again.
The controversial rapper had previously discussed his drug use on Instagram Live earlier this week, confessing to “abusing” Percocets in the past and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to get clean.
In a separate broadcast, Kodak further discussed his drug use and rambled about having done meth.
Despite confessing to using meth, Kodak also once again denied accusations that he was taking cocaine at the time of his arrest last week for drug possession.
“I’ve done told y’all I did meth before,” he said. “I ain’t even round no cocaine. Cocaine crazy! What the fuck? […] I ain’t no baser. I ain’t no junkie, bitch.”
He also said the arresting police officers did not have body cam footage of him allegedly trying to dispose of cocaine by swallowing it.
In the same Instagram Live, Kodak Black also said he’s expecting another child with his fiancée: “They say you need a wife, I got one. My fiancée having a baby boy in two months. I’m trying to hit my quota, too!”
ICE SPICE NO MAKEUP PHOTO GOES VIRAL: 'THIS IS WHY DRAKE UNFOLLOWED HER'
Ice Spice has gone viral after a photo of the rapper without makeup was posted on social media.
The Bronx rap star received many comments on her appearance, with many making mean remarks while others defended her.
The post which kicked off the debate about her looks said: “Ice Spice no makeup on idk how to feel anymore [broken heart emoji]” and featured an unflattering photo of the rapper.
Many made jokes at Ice Spice’s expense, with one comparing her appearance to Roger the alien from American Dad!, while another said: “this is why Drake unfollowed her.”
Another joked: “People say she’s an industry plant but she really needed a hair transplant.”
While there were jokes about her appearance, many defended Spice from the critics, with one saying: “Ice Spice looks so raw and beautiful without makeup, love it!”
Another added: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there’s someone for everyone out there, whether we like it or not.”
It is not known when the picture is from, but as it features the rapper with straight pink hair, it is believed it dates from 2021 or before as she has not sported the hairstyle in public since then.
KANYE WEST REPORTEDLY HAS A BIG PROBLEM WITH HIS NEW SONG ‘EVERYBODY’
Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s upcoming album features a song that heavily samples the Backstreet Boys, but Ye and Ty could run into some serious issues.
According to TMZ, the duo hasn’t received clearance from the late ’90s boy band for sampling their anthem “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” for their new song “Everybody.”
Vultures is slated to arrive on Friday (December 15) and “Everybody” is expected to make the album after Ye and Ty played the track for a live audience in Miami at their listening party on Monday night (December 11).
It’s also listed as the album’s opening track on Apple Music’s pre-release tracklist. However, sources close to the situation relayed that Ye never got an okay from Backstreet to use their track.
HipHopDX was unable to determine at the time of writing who owns the sound recording rights to the 1997 Denniz Pop and Max Martin-produced bop, and has reached out to RCA Records for clarification.
Kanye has a history of clearing samples at the last minute. For his 2018 track “4th Dimension” with Kid Cudi, West’s team contacted Louis Prima’s estate “hours before the needle dropped.”
Jodeci has announced that they’ll be bringing their unique brand of smooth New Jack Swing to the Las Vegas strip.
In a press release shared on Tuesday (December 12), the R&B legends revealed that their residency will take place in the Mandalay Bay Resort at the House of Blues, beginning on March 15, 2024.
General admission sales will begin on Wednesday (December 13), and Citi cardholders will be the first to get access to the tickets.
The name of their show will be “The Show, The Afterparty, The Vegas Residency,” which is a reference to their 1995 super-smash album The Show, The After Party, The Hotel.
House of Blues, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster customers will receive access to a pre-sale starting Thursday (December 14). Everyone else will be able to purchase their tickets beginning on Monday (December 18).
Jodeci isn’t the only one who has announced a Vegas residency beginning in 2024.
Earlier on Tuesday, Wu-Tang Clan announced the first four dates for “Wu-Tang Clan: The Saga Continues … The Las Vegas Residency.”
Scheduled to take place at Theater at Virgin Hotels, the February 9–10 dates will coincide with the city’s inaugural Super Bowl weekend, and the March 22–23 shows will host March Madness traffic.
More dates are expected to be announced soon.
MEGAN THEE STALLION SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH WARNER MUSIC GROUP
Megan Thee Stallion has locked in a new distribution deal with a major label while technically remaining independent.
On Tuesday (December 12), Billboard reported that the Houston Hottie will be working with Warner Music Group to disperse her material moving forward. This is not a standard record deal. Instead, Megan keeps ownership of her music while being able to use WMG’s infrastructure.
In addition to the boost from WMG’s global reach, Meg’s team will consist of employees at 300 Entertainment, whom she worked with as part of her previous deal.
In late October, the 28-year-old and her former label finally put their legal dispute to rest after landing on an agreement. Attorneys representing 1501 Certified Entertainment announced that both parties involved had “mutually reached a confidential settlement to resolve their legal differences,” marking her official release from a deal she once described as “unconscionable.”
“Both Megan and 1501 are pleased to put this matter behind them and move forward with the next chapter of their respective businesses,” the imprint wrote in a statement wishing her the best on her future endeavors.
The exact terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.
YOUNG THUG YSL RICO TRIAL DELAYED TO 2024 FOLLOWING DEFENDANT'S JAIL STABBING
Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial has been delayed after one of his co-defendants was stabbed while in jail.
On Tuesday (December 12), court reporter Meghann Cuniff confirmed on Tuesday (December 12) that the trial has been put on hold until January 2, 2024 while the defendant, Shannon Stillwell, recovers from the attack.
“Young Thug’s RICO trial is on hold until Jan. 2,” she wrote on social media. “This after his co-defendant Shannon Stillwell was stabbed in jail. Judge Glanville told the jury yesterday there was a medical issue. Today he told them, ‘Unfortunately that medical issue still exists.’”
“The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says Stillwell was stabbed by inmate Willie Brown, who’s been in jail without bond for almost 3 1/2 years,” Cuniff added.
Check out the mugshot of the assailant and the press release from the sheriff’s office below:
CHRISEAN ROCK MAKES BOMBSHELL CLAIM ABOUT BLUEFACE’S SEXUALITY
Chrisean Rock’s never-ending public spat with Blueface has taken yet another sharp turn, as she now claims her ex is attracted to men.
On Monday (December 11), Rock took to Instagram Live and alleged that the Los Angeles rapper isn’t fit to raise her kid, after he recently said he wasn’t the father.
“Let’s talk about what I saw in your search history,” she said while explaining why she got the tattoo of his face on her neck covered up. “I was going to keep it to myself but I really had to get you off my neck because … I don’t know if you taking dick in the butt, like I don’t even know why you watching gay porn.
“Like I’m glad you don’t wanna be my baby daddy. I don’t want no Frooty Loop raising my kid … I just apologize because, I don’t know, I’m attached to a weirdo that say weirdo shit online.”
In a since-deleted tweet prior to the livestream, she wrote: “Let’s talk about how I saw Gay porn in your recent search history that’s why I honestly got the cover up bro I had zesty n-gga on my neck nothing wrong with being bisexual just let a bitch no before she fall inlove weirdo.”
KODAK BLACK COPS TO USING METH, REVEALS HE'S EXPECTING ANOTHER CHILD WITH HIS FIANCÉE
Kodak Black has admitted to using methamphetamine and revealed he is due to be a father again.
The controversial rapper had previously discussed his drug use on Instagram Live earlier this week, confessing to “abusing” Percocets in the past and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to get clean.
In a separate broadcast, Kodak further discussed his drug use and rambled about having done meth.
Despite confessing to using meth, Kodak also once again denied accusations that he was taking cocaine at the time of his arrest last week for drug possession.
“I’ve done told y’all I did meth before,” he said. “I ain’t even round no cocaine. Cocaine crazy! What the fuck? […] I ain’t no baser. I ain’t no junkie, bitch.”
He also said the arresting police officers did not have body cam footage of him allegedly trying to dispose of cocaine by swallowing it.
In the same Instagram Live, Kodak Black also said he’s expecting another child with his fiancée: “They say you need a wife, I got one. My fiancée having a baby boy in two months. I’m trying to hit my quota, too!”
ICE SPICE NO MAKEUP PHOTO GOES VIRAL: 'THIS IS WHY DRAKE UNFOLLOWED HER'
Ice Spice has gone viral after a photo of the rapper without makeup was posted on social media.
The Bronx rap star received many comments on her appearance, with many making mean remarks while others defended her.
The post which kicked off the debate about her looks said: “Ice Spice no makeup on idk how to feel anymore [broken heart emoji]” and featured an unflattering photo of the rapper.
Many made jokes at Ice Spice’s expense, with one comparing her appearance to Roger the alien from American Dad!, while another said: “this is why Drake unfollowed her.”
Another joked: “People say she’s an industry plant but she really needed a hair transplant.”
While there were jokes about her appearance, many defended Spice from the critics, with one saying: “Ice Spice looks so raw and beautiful without makeup, love it!”
Another added: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there’s someone for everyone out there, whether we like it or not.”
It is not known when the picture is from, but as it features the rapper with straight pink hair, it is believed it dates from 2021 or before as she has not sported the hairstyle in public since then.
KANYE WEST REPORTEDLY HAS A BIG PROBLEM WITH HIS NEW SONG ‘EVERYBODY’
Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s upcoming album features a song that heavily samples the Backstreet Boys, but Ye and Ty could run into some serious issues.
According to TMZ, the duo hasn’t received clearance from the late ’90s boy band for sampling their anthem “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” for their new song “Everybody.”
Vultures is slated to arrive on Friday (December 15) and “Everybody” is expected to make the album after Ye and Ty played the track for a live audience in Miami at their listening party on Monday night (December 11).
It’s also listed as the album’s opening track on Apple Music’s pre-release tracklist. However, sources close to the situation relayed that Ye never got an okay from Backstreet to use their track.
HipHopDX was unable to determine at the time of writing who owns the sound recording rights to the 1997 Denniz Pop and Max Martin-produced bop, and has reached out to RCA Records for clarification.
Kanye has a history of clearing samples at the last minute. For his 2018 track “4th Dimension” with Kid Cudi, West’s team contacted Louis Prima’s estate “hours before the needle dropped.”
