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Dame Dash’s Roc-A-Fella Auction Postponed as Taxes and Child Support Become an Issue
The auction for Dame Dash's stake in Roc-A-Fella Records has been postponed as the New York's tax department and social services position themsevles for a cut of the proceeds. On Tuesday (Aug. 27), the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance filed a motion in United States District Court of the Southern District of New York to intervene in the auction of Dame's 33.3 percent stake in the Roc, which was slated to go down on Thursday (Aug. 29). According to court documents obtained by XXL on Thursday, Dame has outstanding taxes due that the NYSDTF is hoping to recoup from the sale of the stake in the storied rap label. The New York Department of Social Services has also intervened. Billboard reports Dame owes $8.7 million in back taxes and $193,000 in child support.
50 Cent Goes In on Irv Gotti for Having a Stroke
50 Cent is going in on Irv Gotti for recently having a stroke. On Wednesday night (Aug. 28), 50 shared his thoughts on his nemesis Irv's health woes on Instagram. In the post, which can be seen below, Fif shared a photo of Irv walking with a cane. 50 captioned the photo, "Damn homie, in high school you was the man homie, WTF happened to you?" referencing a line from his 2002 song "Wanksta." "I want Irv to get well, so he can have to watch my next wave," he added.
September 2024 New Music Releases
2024 continues to be a big year for hip-hop. Following album releases from the likes of Latto, Post Malone and others in August, September looks promising as well. Key Glock is readying his fourth solo album Glockaveli. Set to arrive on Sept. 13, the new LP features the previously released track "Big Big Money," which dropped in June. The Memphis, Tenn. rapper announced the project in August by sharing the cover art, which shows him donning a crown of thorns. Key is riding high off the release of his Glockoma 2 album last February, which featured the platinum single "Let's Go."
DJ Akademiks Claims the SWAT Team Was Called in to Arrest YoungBoy Never Broke Again
DJ Akademiks claims the SWAT team was called in to arrest YoungBoy Never Broke Again because they feared the firepower he might possess. On Aug. 20, Ak went on his livestream and discussed NBA YoungBoy's current legal issues, which include Top facing charges for allegedly being part of a prescription drug fraud ring in Utah after being arrested in April while he was on house arrest for a gun case in Louisiana. The popular streamer/podcaster claims authorities called in the big guns for YB's takedown.
Orlando Wharton Discusses Finding Talent in Kodak Black and PnB Rock, Recent Rappers’ Deaths Affecting Hip-Hop and More on XXL’s Inside Track Podcast
Orlando Wharton, executive vice president at Capitol Music Group and president of Priority Records, has a keen eye for talent. The list of rappers he's put on during his time as an A&R and record executive is impressive and includes Kodak Black, PnB Rock, XXXTentacion and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, among others. The list continues to grow. On this episode of XXL's Inside Track podcast, he discusses working with some of those artists, the effect that recent rappers' deaths have had on the landscape of hip-hop, how he eyes new talent and more.
Tyga Named in RICO Lawsuit With Former Boxer Floyd Mayweather Over Allegations of Failing to Pay for $79,000 Rolex
Tyga is named in a RICO lawsuit alongside boxer Floyd Mayweather over allegations the rapper failed to pay for a $79,000 Rolex watch. On Wednesday (Aug. 28) XXL obtained documents filed by Miami-based jeweler Leonard Sulaymanov against Mayweather and Tyga on Aug. 23. The jeweler, who owns Lenzo & Co., mainly focuses on Mayweather. The suit accuses the boxer and his Money Team company of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act. Sulaymanov also accuses them of fraud, civil conspiracy, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and civil theft, among other allegations.
Drake Reveals He Wanted Kendrick Lamar on a Song in Old Footage Amid Their Beef
Drake reveals in previously unreleased footage that he wanted to get Kendrick Lamar on a song. Drake continues to inundate his fans with new music and previously unreleased behind-the-scenes footage via his 100gigs.org website. Aubrey's second drop on Monday (Aug. 26), includes a video that shows the OVO head honcho previously wanted to get K-Dot on a track he was cooking up in the studio. In the clip, which can be seen below, Drake is in the studio with his goto producer OVO 40 listening to a beat.
Video of Lil Baby’s Recent Gun Arrest Shows Him Offering Security Guard $200,000 a Year to Help Him
Footage of Lil Baby recently being arrested in Las Vegas has surfaced and it shows him offering a nearby security guard $200,000 a year to help the rapper out. On Wednesday (Aug. 28), TMZ obtained footage of the Atlanta rapper being taken into custody by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department outside the Encore resort and casino for a gun possession charge on Monday (Aug. 26). In the video, which can be seen below, Baby is being put in handcuffs near a squad car. He urges a nearby security guard to call someone to help him, offering the person $200,000 a year.
Wack 100 Claims Irv Gotti Suffered a Stroke and Walks With a ‘Walker’
Wack 100 claims Irv Gotti suffered a stroke and now walks with a walker. On Wednesday (Aug. 28), TMZ shared a clip of Wack 100 on an unnamed podcast speaking about how "under wraps" people have kept Gotti's recovery process since he experienced a stroke. Wack then realized as he was speaking that the public may not know this information yet, and Googled it to confirm.
Megan Thee Stallion Sparks Dating Rumors With NBA Player Torrey Craig After Doing Couple’s Challenge
Megan Thee Stallion sparks dating rumors with Chicago Bulls player Torrey Craig by doing the couple's challenge with the NBA forward on Instagram. On Monday night (Aug. 27), Megan went live on IG from her bed. Laying next to her was NBA hooper Torrey Craig. In the video, which can be seen below, the two are doing the couple's challenge, which involves couples being asked random questions about their relationship and having to blindly answer which person is better or worse at a certain relationship category.
Diddy Spotted Posing for Photos With Female Fans on Miami Beach
Diddy is embroiled in serious legal issues at the moment, but that didn't stop him from enjoying himself as he took photos and talked with female fans on a Miami beach this week. Diddy Poses for Photos With Women on the Beach. On Monday (Aug. 26), video of Diddy and...
So Do Lil Wayne and Drake Have Beef or Not?
There remains an ongoing conversation about whether Drake and Lil Wayne are potentially feuding. So are they beefing or not?. Rumors of a feud between the longtime friends and collaborators started this past July when Lil Wayne claimed GloRilla was the only rapper to approach him at billionaire Michael Rubin's Fourth of July all-white party.
Producer Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones Calls Diddy a Monster, Describes More of Diddy’s Alleged Drug Use in Tell-All Interview
Diddy accuser Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones is breaking his silence after suing the music exec for sexual assault, harassment and unpaid work back in February. On Tuesday (Aug. 27), Rolling Stone debuted an exclusive interview with producer Lil Rod, where he talked openly about his Diddy lawsuit for the first time. Here are the biggest takeaways from the revealing conversation.
J Prince Calls YSL Woody ‘Fake’ for Comparing Young Thug to Prince During YSL Trial
J Prince calls YSL Woody fake after Woody compares Young Thug to Prince during the YSL trial. J Prince Calls YSL Woody "Fake" On Monday (Aug. 26), J Prince hopped on Instagram to share a clip of YSL Woody testifying on the stand during Monday's YSL RICO trial. The prosecution was peppering Woody, real name Kenneth Copeland, with questions about a claim he made comparing Young Thug to J Prince. Woody has repeatedly claimed throughout the trial he lied to police about Young Thug's criminal activities.
Troy Ave Released From Prison After Serving Six Months
Troy Ave is a free man after spending six months in prison. The Brooklyn, N.Y. rapper announced his freedom from behind bars in a post on Instagram on Monday (Aug. 26). In the post, which can be seen below, Troy is posted up outside Rikers Island Correctional Facility in The Bronx. He stands in front of a red Lamborghini Urus and holding a large bag a cash in one hand. He captioned the post, "Ya Boi Home."
12 Rappers Who Are Supporting Vice President Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris is attempting to make history by becoming the first African-American and Asian American President of the United States when she faces off with convicted felon Donald Trump in the November election. While The Donald has his fair share of supporters in the hip-hop community, Kamala is also currying favor from several well-known MCs in the leadup to the election.
Video Shows Lil Uzi Vert Inhaling Balloon Allegedly Filled With Nitrous Oxide
Lil Uzi Vert is seen on video inhaling a balloon in the studio that is allegedly filled with nitrous oxide, which has left fans concerned. Lil Uzi Vert Seen Inhaling Balloon While in Studio. On Monday (Aug. 26), a video shared on X showed Lil Uzi Vert in the studio...
Lil Baby Arrested for Illegal Gun Possession
Lil Baby has been arrested in Las Vegas on a gun charge. On Tuesday (Aug. 27), TMZ broke the news that Lil Baby was booked in Sin City. The Atlanta rapper was arrested on Monday (Aug. 26) for having a concealed weapon without a permit. He was illegally in possession of the gun at the time cops took him into custody. Details about the arrest are scarce. Baby was being held on a $5,000 bond. He does not appear to still be in police custody according to jail records online.
Diddy’s Lawyer Files Motion to Dismiss Producer Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones’ Lawsuit Accused Diddy of Sexual Assault, Harassment and Unpaid Work
Diddy has filed to have Rodney Jones’ lawsuit dismissed, claiming Jones is merely trying to pressure Puff into a settlement. On Monday (Aug. 26), XXL obtained a motion filed by Diddy’s legal team in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The motion claims Jones’ disturbing lawsuit— which was amended in March to accuse Puff of sex trafficking and being part of a "RICO enterprise" — is nothing more than a "run-of-the-mill commercial disagreement" that Jones tried to exploit as a “salacious RICO conspiracy.”
GloRilla Receives Backlash for Using R-Word on New Song, Then She Changes It
GloRilla receives backlash for using the r-word on her new song. After coming across negative feedback from fans online, the Memphis rapper changes it. GloRilla Gets Heat for Using Offensive Term in New Song. On Friday (Aug. 23), Instagram blog The Shade Room uploaded a clip of GloRilla rapping along...
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