BossMan Dlow recently opened up about his journey to signing with Alamo Records, revealing the pivotal role Rod Wave played in influencing his decision.

During his recent interview with The Breakfast Club, the “SportsCenter” hitmaker plugged his new album, Dlow Curry, and spoke on his dream to play basketball, recent dust-up with DJ Vlad and patented flow. Among the juiciest bits of information he shared was how he nearly signed with Gucci Mane before ultimately choosing Alamo Records.

“Gucci had tried to sign me, and it was like a little misunderstanding,” Dlow explained.

He attributed the missed opportunity to communication issues, particularly involving the lawyers handling the deal. He added, “I guess I wasn’t really communicating with him.”

BossMan Dlow also revealed that he was in talks with Think It’s A Game, the label behind YFN Lucci.

“They was trying to sign me, but you know, that didn’t work out,” he said. Though the details of why the deal didn’t materialize remain unclear, it was soon after these failed negotiations that Dlow found himself inking a deal with Alamo Records. When asked why he chose Alamo, Dlow pointed to Rod Wave’s success as a significant factor.

“At the time, I was looking up to Rod Wave because he over there,” Dlow said. “I’m saying, ‘OK, he’s doing good, he ain’t complaining.’”

BossMan Dlow’s move to Alamo comes at a particularly exciting time, as well, following Rod Wave’s latest album, Last Lap, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart after selling roughly 137,000 units in its first week. He went on to emphasize that Alamo’s approach aligned with what he was looking for in a label.

“They was coming correct too,” he added.

All things considered, Dlow may have dodged a bullet given the fact that Gucci recently gutted his 1017 Records artist roster. Nonetheless, reflecting on the missed opportunity with Gucci Mane, Dlow admitted he was at a different stage in life during those talks.

“At the time, bro, I was so deep in the streets it was like it didn’t even matter about the money,” he shared. “I know me being with Gucci gone… I know I’m gonna snap, but it just the conversation wasn’t right for it.”

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Jamie Foxx was reportedly involved in an altercation at Mr. Chow’s in Los Angeles on Friday night (December 13).

TMZ reports law enforcement was called to the highly frequented Beverly Hills restaurant around 10 p.m. local time. A witness told police Foxx was possibly injured in the fight, but the Ray actor was gone by the time they arrived on the scene.

Foxx was photographed earlier that evening heading into the establishment with his daughters Corinne and Anelise Foxx and his ex Kristin Grannis, so he could at least be placed at the scene. His name was also included in the police report.

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Foxx faced a significant health scare in April 2023. While working on a Netflix film titled Back in Action, he was hospitalized for a “medical complication.” His family was initially extremely private about the details, but it was later revealed that the issue required an extended recovery period. Speculation circulated about the nature of the complication, but Foxx and his family chose not to divulge the details

Foxx spent weeks in the hospital and later moved to a rehabilitation center. He gradually recovered as concern for Foxx’s well-being flooded social media. Many celebrities, including LeBron James and Kerry Washington, expressed their support and well wishes.

In July 2023, he posted an Instagram video addressing fans for the first time since his hospitalization. He thanked everyone for their prayers, debunked rumors that he had been “paralyzed or blind” and assured fans he was on the mend. Foxx has resumed some professional activities. In August 2023, he was spotted filming a commercial and later announced new projects, including upcoming music and movie roles.

His new comedy special, What Had Happened Was, is currently streaming on Netflix.

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Ice Cube is addressing his son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., trading words with Andrew Schulz following the comic’s wild remarks about Kendrick Lamar. 

The iconic rapper’s son checked Schulz for his reaction to K. Dot calling out white comedians on GNX for making jokes about Black women. Ice Cube was asked about his thoughts on how O’Shea Jr. dealt with the exchange during a recent TMZ interview.  

“He can handle that all day, any day,” Cube replied. “That’s light work.” 

Ice Cube also shared a message to Andrew Schulz, telling him to “Come with some better jokes, homie.” 

Schulz went viral following his unhinged reaction to K. Dot’s “Wacced Out Murals”  line about not letting “no white comedian talk about no Black woman.”  

“He’s talking a lot of s###, but if it came down to it, I could put him on my lap, feed him a bottle, and make love to him if I wanted to,” Schulz said, sparking a social media frenzy. 

“Weird ass n####,” Ice Cube’s son replied to a clip of Schulz. He followed up with a second tweet, adding, “Man how people change on some weird s###. I was a fan.” 

O’Shea Jr. doubled down after Schulz fired back, referencing Ice Cube’s “No Vaseline.” 

“A metaphor about getting f##### business wise by your manager Is not the same homie,” he replied. “He ain’t call you a b####. He ain’t say f### you. Didn’t even say your name. And your response was buck breaking. S### was just crazy.” 

Schulz later defended his remarks, denying he was a racist and claimed Lamar fans had sent him death threats.  

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Hip-hop veteran Fat Joe isn’t one to hold back, and his recent comments about losing to Chance The Rapper at the Grammy Awards nearly a decade ago is evidence of both his outspoken nature and continued frustration with the music industry’s most prestigious awards show.

In a viral video circulating on social media, the Bronx rapper revealed just how deeply he feels about what he describes as being “robbed.” Fat Joe made the claim during a brief aside amidst the playback session for his upcoming album, The World Changed On Me. In his initial remarks, he appears to credit Killer Mike’s recent success at the award’s show for inspiring him to start working on music again.

“I’m busy trying to get these businesses going and get real money,” Fat Joe said, referring to his most recent ventures outside of Hip-Hop.

“Killer Mike wins three Grammys, right, and I called Jay up, I was like, ‘Man, f##k that’,” he said. “I said, ‘Let’s go back in, let’s lock in.’ If it wasn’t for him, I was done.”

The turning point in the conversation came when he began recalling how he felt when his hit track “All The Way Up” featuring Remy Ma and French Montana lost to Chance The Rapper at the 2017 iteration of the Grammy’s. In doing so, he confessed his belief that losing to the Chicago MC was more disrespectful than when he last to the Black Eyed Peas.

“We got robbed,” he said. “‘Lean Back’, I don’t know if you know, but we lost to the Black Eyed Peas without Fergie. And then we lost ‘All The Way Up’ to Chance The Rapper. Like, that’s the biggest disrespect.”

Transitioning from recounting the loss, Fat Joe admitted it’s a regret he can’t let go of.

“You know how JAY-Z used to say, you know, gotta learn to live with regrets? I can’t live with that one,” he confessed. “Man, losing to Chance The Rapper. ‘All The Way Up’—whatever his s##t was, it was just not that, right?”

Fat Joe’s frustration wasn’t limited to the single moment. He expressed anger at the Grammys’ history of snubbing him and his collaborators, particularly given the circumstances behind their 2016 hit.

“Remy comes out of jail, I come out of jail,” he said in part. “We throwing a f###ing miracle frisbee out there. S##t No. 1 in America and you’re gonna give it to the, you know….it’s crazy. The Grammys been playing with us a long time.”

Fat Joe’s grievance over the 2017 loss isn’t his first experience with Grammy disappointments. The rapper has been nominated multiple times, including for hits such as “What’s Luv?” Despite the accolades and chart-topping success, a Grammy win has remained elusive for the Terror Squad legend, fueling his disillusionment with the institution.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs, who once co-founded a Harlem charter school to build educational opportunities, is now the subject of playground barbs and classroom taunts across New York City public schools.

Public school children, some as young as eight years old, have made jokes about the music mogul during school hours, leaving parents outraged and educators scrambling to address the issue.

At PS 11, a Chelsea elementary school, Vanessa Mejia told the New York Post that her third-grade daughter came home repeating a classmate’s comment earlier that day.

According to Mejia, the student shouted, “Welcome to my Diddy party!” during class, sparking laughter.

The quips come at a time when Combs is facing multiple legal charges, including accusations of racketeering, sexual assault, and sex trafficking, prompting parents to express concern over kids potentially being exposed to such adult matters.

The Department of Education has characterized the rise of Diddy-themed mockery as an opportunity for reflection and growth.

“School is a place of learning and growth, and we are proud that our buildings are filled with dedicated and talented educators who can use these instances as teachable moments for our youngest New Yorkers,” said Jenna Lyle, a spokesperson for the department.

Many schools are said to approach the situation by engaging in discussions with parents and offering professional counseling services to students.

Once regarded as a forward-thinking advocate for education reform, Diddy made headlines in 2016 when he co-founded Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School to provide a rigorous college-prep curriculum for underserved students in grades 6 through 12.

But despite heartfelt intentions, the school became mired in turmoil, coping with teacher shortages, chronic violence, and a revolving door of leadership that saw seven principals in as many years.

Administrators formally cut ties with the mogul after a video of him beating up Cassie sparked outrage, marking an unceremonious downfall for what was once considered a promising endeavor.

While parents struggle with navigating Diddy’s fall from grace being a constant classroom topic, the former Hip-Hop mogul is contending with a growing slate of legal troubles.

Earlier this week, he was hit with three additional lawsuits alleging sexual assault and sodomy, bringing further distress to his already crumbling legacy.

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