Feb 18

Nipsey Hussle’s “Victory Lap” Release Party Erupts In Gunfire

Los Angeles, CA – Nipsey Hussle’s Victory Lap release party erupted in gunfire late Saturday night (February 17). The event was being hosted at the iconic World On Wheels in Los Angeles, which Nipsey reportedly bought last August. At least one male was shot and taken to Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, according to police officers at the scene.

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A woman attending the party, who asked not to be identified, witnessed the melee.

“I was on my way to the ATM and I heard bullets start flying by,” the witness told HipHopDX. “I saw people falling down. It was like mass hysteria. I couldn’t see who got shot. We just started running and didn’t look back. I just kind of heard it happening. I couldn’t really tell how many people got shot because so many people were falling. Everyone scattered and were climbing over each other to get away.”

LA PULL UP ON US TONITE AT @worldonwheelsla TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF MY ALBUM #VictoryLap ?

A post shared by Nipsey Hussle (@nipseyhussle) on Feb 17, 2018 at 5:23pm PST

Prior to the incident, the Atlantic Records signee appeared to be in good spirits. The Los Angeles native posted several photos to his Instagram account highlighting his celebratory evening.

#VictoryLap Album Release Party ?

A post shared by Nipsey Hussle (@nipseyhussle) on Feb 17, 2018 at 11:46am PST

#VictoryLap Album Release party ?

A post shared by Nipsey Hussle (@nipseyhussle) on Feb 17, 2018 at 12:37pm PST

A handful of people also referenced a shooting at World On Wheels on Twitter following the event.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.46001/title.nipsey-hussles-victory-lap-release-party-erupts-in-gunfire

Feb 17

Offset Denies Cardi B Is Pregnant

Los Angeles, CA – Since Offset and Cardi B announced their engagement last October, the high profile couple has been subjected to seemingly endless chitter chatter about their love life. From cheating scandals to purported online sex, they’ve heard it all.

Most recently, Cardi was rumored to be pregnant but according to her fiancé, that’s simply not true.

TMZ caught up with the Migos rapper on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles as he was walking into Peter Marco Jewelers. When asked if he was “excited to be a father,” he was adamant there was no pregnancy.

“I’m only the father of three,” he replied. “I don’t know what the hell you talkin’ ’bout. My kids 2, 2, and 8, I don’t have no other possibilities.”

Offset, who is in town for All-Star Weekend, responded with a simple “no” when asked again if she was carrying his child.

Earlier this week, it was reported a member of Cardi’s team told a venue staff member the “Bodak Yellow” phenom was three to four months pregnant and wanted to be in a separate room away from the alcohol-filled V.I.P. area.

Prior to that, Cardi was asked on Instagram if she was hiding a “Kylie Jenner secret,” insinuating she was pregnant, to which the Bronx rapper replied, “no bitch I’m just getting fat. Let me fat in peace.” 

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.45997/title.offset-denies-cardi-b-is-pregnant

Feb 17

Watch Eminem’s Innovative Lyric Video For “Untouchable”

After sharing the theatrical visual for “River” featuring Ed Sheeran on Valentine’s Day, Eminem has made a swift follow-up with a lyric video for “Untouchable.”

Produced by Mr. Porter, the sonically jarring Revival track broaches hot button topics like police brutality, systemic racism and white privilege. For the video, Shady cleverly shines a spotlight on social media reactions to various tragedies.

Throughout the visual, we see recorded livestream cameos from KXNG Crooked, the aforementioned Mr. Porter and fellow Revival producer Mark Batson.

Since its release last December, Revival bas garnered mixed reviews from fans and critics alike. HipHopDX Editor-In-Chief Trent Clark called Em’s ninth studio album, “a sober, middling effort from a weathered legend.”

However, it did hit the chart at #1 on the Billboard 200 and earned Em his eighth consecutive #1 album debut, which was the first time in Billboard history an artist had accomplished that feat. 

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.45998/title.watch-eminems-innovative-lyric-video-for-untouchable

Feb 17

Quavo Awarded MVP Trophy After Killing It During NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Los Angeles, CA – Offset and Takeoff were on deck to witness their Migos brethren Quavo pick up the MVP trophy for his performance at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday (February 16).

Quavo finished the game with 19 points and five rebounds for Team Clippers who defeated Team Lakers 75-66. The ATL rapper told ESPN he was just one point shy of his goal.

“I tried to go for a 20-piece, but as long as I had the most points on the floor that’s the way to go,” he told reporter Cassidy Hubarth.

Elsewhere in the game, Quavo hit five of his eight free throws and nailed three assists for Team Clippers, which also included black-ish actor Anthony Anderson, Common, Jamie Foxx and NBA legend Jason Williams, among others.

Quavo also scored a layup on Justin Bieber who represented Team Lakers.

Quavo has been known to show off his balling skills. Last year, he hit the court for a little 5-on-5 action and proved he’s a beast when it comes to hoops — layups, three-pointers, free throws — whatever .

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.45999/title.quavo-awarded-mvp-trophy-after-killing-it-during-nba-all-star-celebrity-game

Feb 17

Twitter Is Emotional After Watching Drake’s “God’s Plan” Video

Drake unleashed his “God’s Plan” video into the world on Friday (February 16) and people clearly weren’t ready for the emotions they were about to feel.

Throughout the nearly six-minute visual, we see the Toronto music giant bless one person after another with money, cars, shopping sprees and donations. Shot in Miami, the emotive video yielded heavy praise from people on Twitter.

Many admitted they cried while watching it and some revealed they had a newfound respect for Drake.

The concept of “God’s Plan,” which is taken from the Scary Hours EP, sees Drake’s faith to the test and finds him relying on a power greater than himself to get him through life.

It also inspired the 6 God to enact his own social media challenge.

“I am not into challenges on IG I find them annoying,” he wrote on Friday (February 16). “but today I am going to challenge everyone to just go out and do something for someone, anything, the smallest thing just to bring another human being some joy and please tag me in it somehow so I can see all the love being spread…you don’t have to play the song in the background or have some other tactics being used.”

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He adds, “Just go be kind in any way you can and let’s all watch the world be nice to each other even if it’s for 24 hours … Thank You.”

People were feeling the video and a few of them deemed Drake not only a legend but also the G.O.A.T. following its release.

Check out some of the reactions below.

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.45994/title.twitter-is-emotional-after-watching-drakes-gods-plan-video