Killer Mike Drama At Grammys! – Rapper Gets ‘Cuffed by Cops
Atlanta rapper/activist Killer Mike was having a spectacular day at the Grammys in Downtown LA ( Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song) and then he wasn’t. That’s cause he was led out of the event in cuffs by the LAPD.
We’re still trying to get the whole story, however, a writer for The Hollywood Reporter posted a video to X showing Big Mike being escorted by police away from the venue with his hands behind his back.
Supposedly it has something to do with an alleged physical altercation.
The good news (if you can call it that) is that the Run the Jewels musician, 48, seems to be unconcerned as he’s being led away.
We assume that based on the way he’s chatting amicably with a man who is walking alongside him and the police before saying hello to someone else in a tuxedo..
JAY-Z Calls Out Grammys Over Beyoncé ‘Best Album’ Snub
During his acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammys, JAY-Z called out the Grammys over Beyoncé’s lack of Best Album wins.
The hip-hop artist questioned the voting process while accepting the 2nd annual Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.
“We want y’all to get it right. At least getting close to right. And obviously it’s subjective. Y’all don’t gotta clap at everything. Obviously it’s subjective because, you know, it’s music and it’s opinion-based,” Jigga stated, People reports.
“But, you know, some things — I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won album of the year,” he stated, presumably referring to how wife, Beyonce. “So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work. Think about that. The most Grammys, never won album of the year. That doesn’t work.”
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Boygenius – “The Record”
Janelle Monáe – “The Age of Pleasure”
Jon Batiste – “World Music Radio”
Lana Del Rey – “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”
Miley Cyrus – “Endless Summer Vacation”
Olivia Rodrigo – “Guts”
SZA – “SOS”
Taylor Swift – “Midnights” – *WINNER
BEST RAP ALBUM
Drake & 21 Savage – “Her Loss”
Killer Mike – “Michael” – *WINNER
Metro Boomin – “Heroes & Villains”
Nas – “King’s Disease III”
Travis Scott – “Utopia”
BEST RAP PERFORMANCE
Baby Keem ft. Kendrick Lamar – “The Hillbillies”
Black Thought – “Love Letter”
Coi Leray – “Players”
Drake & 21 Savage – “Rich Flex”
Killer Mike ft. André 3000 – “Scientists & Engineers” – *WINNER
BEST R&B ALBUM
Babyface – “Girls Night Out”
Coco Jones – “What I Didn’t Tell You”
Emily King – “Special Occasion”
Summer Walker – “Clear 2: Soft Life EP”
Victoria Monét – “Jaguar II” – *WINNER
BEST R&B PERFORMANCE
Chris Brown – “Summer Too Hot”
Coco Jones – “ICU”- *WINNER
Robert Glasper Featuring Sir & Alex Isley – “Back to Love”
SZA – “Kill Bill”
Victoria Monét – “How Does It Make You Feel”
MEGAN THEE STALLION INKS FIRST OF ITS KIND DISTRIBUTION DEAL AT WARNER RECORDS
Megan Thee Stallion has secured a groundbreaking distribution deal with Warner Records.
On Friday (February 2), the Houston Hottie took to Instagram where she celebrated her latest career milestone.
“Thank you GOD [praying hands emoji] Hotties today HISSTORY was made !!! Today I signed a distribution deal with my new family @warnermusic where I maintain my INDEPENDENCE as an artist anddd OWN MY MASTERS AND PUBLISHING,” she began alongside a photo carousel where she can be seen popping bubbly.
“This is thee first deal of its kind !!! I hope artist still on the come up or even artists who are already established never get discouraged by all the obstacles that come with this industry! Even with all the odds against me I fought for MYSELF , the hotties fought for me and , @rocnation fought for me!!! I’m forever grateful!!!
“Let’s REALLY KEEP RUNNING IT UP HOTTIES! Shout out to MAMA HOLLY I know she’s guiding me through all this [blue heart emoji],” she added, signing off with #HOTGIRLPRODUCTIONS.
BLUEFACE’S MOTHER APPEALS TO KIM KARDASHIAN TO GET RAPPER OUT OF JAIL
Blueface’s mother believes that his stay in jail is too severe a punishment, and she is now asking for Kim Kardashian’s help to soften it.
On Friday (February 2), Karlissa Saffold Harvey took to her Instagram Stories and reshared an image of the media personality along with a plea for her son’s release from behind bars for the benefit of his child, Saffold’s grandson Javaughn Porter.
“CAN YOU HELP ME GET MY BOY OUT AND ON HOUSE ARREST,” she wrote over the fashion mogul’s selfie. “FOR JAVAUGHNS SAKE [prayer-hand emojis].”
BLUEFACE: ARREST WARRANT ISSUED IN LAS VEGAS OVER BEATDOWN OF FEMALE FAN
Blueface has been accused of violating his probation relating to a a shooting incident at a Las Vegas nightclub in 2022.
According to TMZ, an arrest warrant has been issued for the already incarcerated rapper.
The violation is said to relate to a video that circulated online after a performance in Salt Lake City last year.
During the show, the “Thotiana” rapper brought a woman up on stage only to shove her and order his entourage to “get her.”
CHRISEAN ROCK WELCOMES 'HATE' AFTER LOSING 200K FOLLOWERS: 'IT MAKES ME HELLA MONEY'
Chrisean Rock lost a massive amount of followers when she debuted her newest Blueface tattoo – but she’s completely unfazed.
The rapper/reality star unveiled a sizeable portrait of her incarcerated child’s father on her face over the weekend – much to her followers’ apparent dismay. With many seemingly tired of the drama, TMZ reports Rock lost over 200,000 followers after posting.
But in a post to Twitter/X on Thursday (February 1), Rock said she’s laughing all the way to the bank.
“The more y’all hate the more popular I become,” she said. “I don’t give a fuck about losing followers I get paid off my engagement/ algorithm if I’m getting 60 plus million views on my post 400k plus comments my promo prices just goes up or anything I sell stay sold out . So continue the hate train it makes me hella money.”
AMC Theatres Offering $5 Tickets for Black History Month
The screenings of select movies run until Feb. 29 at over 100 AMC locations.
During the $5 Fan Faves program, moviegoers can watch films starring or created by Black people. Two screenings of the movies will take place daily at the theaters.
Here is the schedule:Week of Feb. 2– “The Equalizer 3”
Week of Feb. 9 – “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Week of Feb. 16 – “The Color Purple”
Week of Feb. 22 – “Soul”
AMC rolled out a similar program last year, Variety reported. The 2023 Black History Month screenings included “The Woman King,” “Devotion,” “Till,” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
Rapper Plies Slams NFL for Excessive Coverage of Taylor Swift
*Rapper Plies is slamming the NFL for “forcing” Taylor Swift on football fans. Swift has been spotted at several Kansas City Chiefs games to support her boyfriend, tight end Travis Kelce, and her influence on football is undeniable. Complex reports that the pop star has brought $331 million in value to the NFL since she started attending games.
According to a recent survey by LendingTree, Swift is reviving interest in the sport among young viewers. 13% of Americans said they’re interested in football because of the Grammy-winning artist.
CBS News reports that 16% of American consumers said the singer influenced them to spend money on football.
Ace Showbiz reports that Plies took to X/ Twitter on January 28 to call out the NFL for excessively highlighting the pop star. He wrote, “Dear @NFL Media: Can U Please Stop Forcing Taylor Swift On Football Fans!”
Plies added, “We Get It She’s At The Game & She’s A Phenomenal Artist! But Damn If We Want To See Her This Much We’ll Go To Her Concert!!”
The hip-hop star continued, “Y’all Show Her More Than Y’all Show The Owner Of The Chiefs! We Love Her But DAMN!”
Taylor previously responded to criticism over her presence at NFL games.
“I don’t know how they know what suite I’m in,” she told TIME magazine. “There’s a camera, like, a half-mile away, and you don’t know where it is, and you have no idea when the camera is putting you in the broadcast, so I don’t know if I’m being shown 17 times or once.”
Swift noted that she’s “just there to support Travis and his team.” She added, “I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads, and Chads.”
50 CENT JOINS FORCES WITH ORLANDO MAGIC FOR SIRE SPIRITS PARTNERSHIP
50 Cent is continuing his NBA takeover as his Sire Spirits company has just formed a partnership with the Orlando Magic.
On Wednesday (January 31), the team announced a “multiyear partnership” with 50 and his company to make Sire the “official spirit” of the team.
“The Magic are thrilled to team up with Sire Spirits and we welcome them to our partnership family,” said Magic Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships J.T. McWalters. “As two companies that are committed to excellence, we look forward to growing this partnership and connecting both of our brands in support of our local community.”
50 celebrated the deal on Instagram. He captioned a post about it: “what you doing 50? Working.”
The Magic are the fifth NBA franchise to partner with Sire, following similar deals with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets.
The terms of the Magic deal include company-themed bars and lounges at the team’s Kia Center arena; in-arena digital signage during all Magic home games; and co-branded digital and social content. It will also feature “community initiatives” involving 50’s G-Unity foundation.
50 Cent founded Sire Spirts in 2014. The company produces Le Chemin du Roi Champagne and Branson Cognac. In addition to pro basketball, the company has also made inroads into the NFL with the Washington Commanders, New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans; and into Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros.
She’s Done! Kandi Burruss Says She’s Leaving ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’
The Atlanta-based celebrity has been a fixture on the Bravo reality series since 2009. Burruss was on the Grammy red carpet on Sunday (02-04-24) when she revealed her decision with Variety‘s Marc Malkin.
“I’m not really keeping up right now,” when asked about the show. “I’m not keeping up. I already said it, so I’ll tell you. I decided I’m not coming back this year. It’s been 14 seasons, and they allowed us to sit around for a little too long, but during that time I had started working on a lot of other things, and I got some nice big projects coming soon, so I’m super excited about those things.
“But it’s not just that,” she continued. “It’s just like after you really have time to think, and a friend of mine was like, ‘Why do you keep doing it?’ And I was like, ‘Well, I think because I’ve just been doing it for so long, it feels weird to think not to do it?’ So I was just like, You know what? I’m going to take a break, I’m going to take a moment… I’m not coming back this year.'”
Even though she’s put in 14 seasons of drama on the show, it’s easy to forget she was not a part of the original cast/season. The singer/songwriter/actress joined during the series’ second season which, on the other hand, makes her the longest-serving cast member.
Patrick Mahomes Sr. Arrested on DWI charge in Texas
Tyler, Texas (KCTV) — Patrick Mahomes Sr. was arrested Sunday in Smith County, Texas on suspicion of “driving while intoxicated 3rd or more,” according to court documents.
Those same jail records show Mahomes Sr. was arrested for a second DUI offense back in 2018.
The bond for this arrest was not listed on the jail website.
He played for the Mets, Rangers, Cubs and the Pirates.
Mahomes Sr. is the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11.
LIZZO’S MOTION TO THROW OUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT LAWSUIT DENIED
Lizzo has hit yet another roadblock in her bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit, as a recent attempt to dodge the legal proceedings has failed.
According to Billboard, on Friday (February 2), a judge denied the singer’s motion to throw out her sexual harassment lawsuit filed by three of her former backup dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez.
It’s important to note that while certain accusations have been dismissed — such as claims that Lizzo fat-shamed one of her dancers — the case as a whole will go to trial.
Lizzo, who is facing harassment and discrimination allegations, sought dismissal of the case under California’s anti-SLAPP statute, which aims to swiftly resolve meritless lawsuits threatening free speech. Her legal team contended that the lawsuit was an attempt to “silence” her.
However, Judge Mark H. Epstein found that the anti-SLAPP statute didn’t apply to the circumstances. “It is dangerous for the court to weigh in, ham-fisted, into constitutionally protected activity,” the judge wrote. “But it is equally dangerous to turn a blind eye to allegations of discrimination or other forms of misconduct merely because they take place in a speech-related environment.”
The judge’s decision echoes a November opposition filing submitted by the dancer’s legal team, contending that the anti-SLAPP statutes do not shield Lizzo from potential legal consequences for the allegations made against her.
LATTO SPOTTED SHOOTING VIDEO IN THE BRONX AMID ICE SPICE BEEF
Latto has been spotted shooting a video on Ice Spice’s turf in The Bronx as the two are rumored to be beefing.
While the two have not yet hit Nicki Minaj–Megan Thee Stallion levels of feuding, subliminal shots across social media and on songs have been exchanged.
Latto has now been spotted filming for an upcoming music video in The Bronx with many of Ice Spice’s fans commenting on the move.
One said: “’Beefin’ with someone then going to their hood with a million bodyguards is corny because if you got to do all that, just don’t go at all because it doesn’t make you look gangsta.”
Ice Spice has made it clear that she isn’t on good terms with Latto, and that her most recent single is aimed at her peer.
The Bronx rap star released “Think U The Shit (Fart)” last month, which has bars many perceived to be a reference to her adversary’s “Put It On Da Floor.” Over a pounding, video game-inspired beat from RIOTUSA, Synthetic and Venny, she raps: “I got my foot on they necks, I can’t let up/ She all on the floor, told her get up.”
During a Twitter Spaces appearance on Friday (February 2), the “Much” hitmaker confirmed the song’s target, and cited the reason.
She recalled noticing her music video playing in the background of a short clip posted by the Atlanta rapper, and taking offense to that.
“Seeing that I’m in the back of your weak-ass snippet,” she said. “So I was like, ‘Wait a second — that’s me?’ So I’m like, ‘Okay, since we’re talking about me, let’s talk about me,’ and I dropped that.
“I was like, ‘This has to be fake — this is AI,’ but bitches be bold, so I was like, ‘Alright, we’re being bold today.’”
TYRESE CLAIMS BLACK COMMUNITY HAS ‘LOST [ITS] WAY’ & SOMETIMES WISHES HE WAS BORN LATINO
Tyrese has shared his thoughts on the values he believes are currently missing or diminishing in the larger Black community.
On Thursday (February 1), the first day of Black History Month, the actor and singer shared a clip from 2019 of a California man named Alfredo Valencia getting emotional upon learning that his children bought him a new truck for his birthday.
“Sometimes I wish I was born Latino,” the 45-year-old captioned the post. “I mean the Latin community is grounded in family, loyal, entrepreneurs, businessman, and women literally represent the dream, the grind the hustle doing whatever it takes to stick together against all odds.
“If us [as] black culture was more grounded in these integral magical nuances of us we would be dominant….”
The Fast & Furious star then proceeded to praise the Jewish community for “sticking together” (a sentiment that the ADL lists as a “traditional anti-Jewish trope”). He also complemented Muslims in the Middle East for valuing fathers and positioning men as “the head of the household,” contrasting it with what he considers a decline in his own community.
He continued: “I have no idea how we lost our way.. We can’t get anything done and accomplished, as a fragmented culture…. insecure, threatened by each other … Competitive towards our own race, killing ourselves every single day frivolously the majority of us is black men and the millions are locked up in prison.
“Of course we ARE we are beyond powerful, influential and successful, but imagine if we all linked up like other communities have linked? Poured and built up on each other Instead of moving like fragmented and dysfunctional…. We have what it TAKES to take over the WORLD!!! We are nothing trying to do it ALONE!! Please chime in…. Would love to know your thoughts on this….”
