T.I.’s Melania Trump Lookalike Says She’s Receiving Death Threats

T.I.’s Dime Trap promo clip featuring a nude Melania Trump lookalike evidently struck a nerve. Melanie Marden, the woman who portrayed Trump in the video, revealed she’s received death threats following her portrayal of the First Lady.

“Somebody was going to hit me with their car,” she recently told Inside Edition. “Somebody was going to take a baseball bat to me. Somebody wished me to get raped and then killed.”

In an interview with TMZ, Marden reiterated she’s received death threats and expressed some shock over the intense reaction to the video.

“It’s unbelievable people take this so seriously,” she said. “I’m an independent woman and feed myself, and I look after myself, and it’s surprising people have so much time to focus on somebody who took an acting job versus where’s the cure for cancer.”

She also reacted to Melanie Trump’s press secretary calling for a T.I. boycott.

“I’m surprised the lady that works with the First Lady has the time to comment on rap videos,” Marden stated. “That’s sad.”

Despite the backlash, Marden isn’t backing down from the controversy. She has responded to critics with an Instagram video in which she portrays Trump once again.

“There’s no need for death threats,” she says with a Trump-like accent. “Life is short. relax.”

Watch her response below.

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#DXCLUSIVE: 14 trapdoors Pay Tribute To Mac Miller On "Swimming In Circles"

The late Mac Miller continues to inspire others as seen in Buffalo-based group 14 trapdoors’ new single “Swimming In Circles.” The trio of Short Moscato, Bendyface and Wza have put together a video for the tribute track, which makes it debut on HipHopDX.

“We wrote the song about our own personal demons … on the day it was announced Mac Miller passed,” 14 trapdoors tells DX. “We have related to Mac’s music, lifestyle and humor for years and have idolized his artistry and how he dealt with his own personal demons.

“The song became an exercise in self-reflection and realization for the group and we wanted to dedicate it to Mac because he helped people and artists be okay with having emotions and expressing them through art.”

Watch 14 trapdoors’ “Swimming In Circles” video above. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @14trapdoors.

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AR-Ab Hit With Federal Charges For Allegedly Running Drug Trafficking Ring

Philadelphia, PA – AR-Ab, perhaps best known for his minor role in Drake and Meek Mill’s feud, is one of nine men facing multiple federal charges for alleged drug trafficking.

In a superseding indictment, the U.S. Attorney’s Office says AR-Ab and eight others were distributing large amounts of drugs — including cocaine, crack, methamphetamine and heroin — in North Philadelphia from at least March 2017 through June 2018.

AR-Ab, whose real name is Abdul West, is identified as the leader of a local gang. All the other men charged are members, according to the indictment.

The nine men have been charged with conspiracy to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, 280 grams or more of crack, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and 100 grams or more of heroin. There are also individual charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, crack, and heroin; distribution of methamphetamine; and a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm.

“The charges alleged in the superseding indictment are extremely serious, and if convicted, these defendants are facing major jail time,” U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain said in a press release. “The investigation and prosecution of drug trafficking organizations remains a high priority of this Office and the Department of Justice. We are committed to doing everything we can to keep our streets safe and stop the flow of these deadly drugs into our communities.”

AR-Ab’s co-defendants are Jamaal Blanding, Jameel Hickson, Richard Chase Hoover, Dontez Stewart, Amir Boyer, Daryl Baker, Hans Gadson and Dennis Harmon. Blanding (a.k.a. Bionickhaz) and Boyer (a.k.a. Mulla) have served as managers for AR-Ab’s OBH Records.

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Fela Kuti’s Son Checks Kanye West For Mentioning Father’s Spirit

Fela Kuti’s family isn’t playing when it comes to Kanye West. After Fela’ son Seun Kuti caught wind of the comments ‘Ye made about his late father earlier this month, he issued a statement on Instagram assuring people Fela’s spirit has nothing to do with the G.O.O.D. Music boss.

In the caption, Seun calls on Ziggy Marley and Ebro Darden to check ‘Ye. Kanye also name-dropped reggae legend Bob Marley during his Twitter rant.

“Erm erm on behalf of the Kuti family, I want to state that the spirit of Olufela Anikulapo Kuti isn’t anywhere near Kanye West,” he wrote. “@ziggymarley over to you. @oldmanebro come get ur boi before I #getthesax.”

Erm erm on behalf of the Kuti family , I want to state that the spirit of Olufela Anikulapo Kuti isn’t anywhere near Kanye West. @ziggymarley over to you. ?????? @oldmanebro come get ur boi before I #getthesax

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Along with the statement, Seun reposted a video clip of ‘Ye’s original comments.

“The music [in Africa] is the best on the planet,” Kanye said earlier this month. “I am the best living recording artist. We, rather, because the spirits flow through me. The spirit of Fela, the spirit of Marley, the spirit of ‘Pac flows through me. We know who’s the best.”

‘Ye, of course, is in Uganda finishing his ninth studio album Yandhi and evidently ruffling feathers along the way.

The force is super strong in this one @madekuti my nephew and I are twining as always. Dem kuti genes sooo strong. He got the sax already so calm down everyone. Loooool

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Famous Dex’s Antics At UC Irvine’s Shocktoberfest Lead To Event’s Cancellation

Irvine, CA – Famous Dex literally shut a show down with his performance at UC Irvine’s Shocktoberfest.

The Rich Forever artist jumped into the crowd during his set at the university’s annual event on Friday (October 19), prompting fans to rush the stage en masse. The pandemonium led to officials canceling the remainder of the concert, which was scheduled to be headlined by YG.

“We had to make the decision to shut down the show due to numerous safety hazards,” Dilraj Toor, UC Irvine’s Student Services Vice President, said in a statement on Facebook. “Our midliner, Famous Dex, presented us with challenges that escalated out of our control. We do the best we can to prepare for situations such as this, but with students rushing the floor and creating a dangerous environment, we had no other option.

“The main goal of ours is, yes, to ensure students have fun, but that does not outweigh the safety of the students. That is, and will always be, the highest of our concerns, and when we felt the safety was compromised last night, we had to end the show.”

UCI show headlining YG cancelled because people rushed the floor during Dexters DOPE-ASS performance. #famousdex #shocktoberfest #crazy

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Following the show’s cancellation, more chaos ensued outside UC Irivine’s Bren Events Center. Students climbed on Dex’s car and banged on the windows, according to the school newspaper New University.

Footage from the scene showed a man, believed to be Dex, inside the vehicle brandishing a gun. The incident prompted an alert from campus police.

View the video below.

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