Apr 22

Kanye West’s Tweet About Candace Owens Has Twitter Divided

Twitter – Kanye West wouldn’t be Kanye West if he didn’t stir up some controversy. On Saturday morning (April 21), the often elusive Hip Hop giant, who recently returned to Twitter after a long hiatus, tweeted about conservative commentator Candace Owens, causing an uproar on the social media platform.

“I love the way Candace Owens thinks,” West wrote.

Owens — a staunch supporter of Donald Trump — replied, “I’m freaking out. @kaynewest ….please take a meeting with me. I tell every single person that everything that I have been inspired to do, was written in your music. I am my own biggest fan, because you made it okay. I need you to help wake up the black community.”

As some people struggled to make sense of his sentiment, others were vocal about their support for Owens and applauded West’s “free thinking.”

But then there were those who were outspoken about West’s seemingly anti-black “policies and positions,” and questioned his sanity. Strange Famous mastermind Sage Francis even claimed there’s a throne reserved for him in the sunken place, a reference to the psychological thriller Get Out. 

Perhaps those simply begging for wife Kim Kardashian-West to prevent West from tweeting and imploring him it to stop altogether have the right idea. But with a new solo album and collaboration with Kid Cudi — Kids See Ghost — both coming in June, this likely won’t be the last people hear from Kanye West. 

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.46574/title.kanye-wests-tweet-about-candace-owens-has-twitter-divided

Apr 21

Havoc Calls Prodigy’s Ex-Manager’s Lawsuit "Punk Shit"

Havoc, the surviving member of the legendary Mobb Deep, isn’t taking too kindly to a lawsuit filed against the group, seeing that his late brother-in-rhyme, Prodigy, hasn’t even been dead a full year.

“About the manager suing Mobb Deep … I mean, what kinda sicko sues his artist after he dies knowing that man got kids?” Havoc asked TMZ. “How his kids going to eat? He taking food out his kids’ mouth. That’s some punk shit!”

According to the alleged specifics, Buck 50 Productions claims they managed the careers of both Prodigy and Havoc from 2010 until Prodigy’s death in June 2017.

Not only is Buck 50 Productions claiming they paid Mobb Deep advances that were never recouped, they’re claiming there were tour bookings, recording and endorsement deals that were never reimbursed.

The asking price: $500,000. Let Havoc tell it though, it’s all a hustle.

“I’ma handle me in court,” Havoc continued. “He never was even my manager. It’s a money grab thing. He was never my manager but now he wanna take food out Prodigy kids’ mouth — and the man is dead. He a sicko; he a sick one.”

Havoc also promised to hold down Prodigy’s family and even pondered countersuing for a “frivolous” lawsuit.

Mobb Deep were active as a group for 25 years and friends even longer. Over the course of their career, they released eight albums and a handful of solo and compilation projects.

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.46564/title.havoc-calls-prodigys-ex-managers-lawsuit-punk-shit

Apr 21

Logic Reportedly Files Divorce Papers Citing "Irreconcilable Differences"

Logic reportedly filed divorce papers on Thursday (April 19) after announcing he was splitting from wife Jessica Andrea last month. According to TMZ, the legal documents state the couple separated on February 3 and specify “irreconcilable differences.”

Logic reportedly doesn’t list any shared property and there are no details on any kind of spousal support. He filed the documents without a lawyer.

In a statement the Maryland-bred rapper shared to Twitter in March, he assured his fans they were “better as friends” but Andrea was reportedly left “shocked and devastated” once Logic told her he was happier being single.

The couple married in October 2015.

(The last version of this article was published on March 21, 2018 and can be found below.) 

Logic confirmed he was divorcing his wife of two years, Jessica Andrea, on Tuesday (March 20). In a statement he posted to Twitter, he said there was “no fighting, no cheating, no nothing.” But according to TMZ, the Maryland-bred rapper told Andrea he was happier being single, which left her “shocked and devastated.”

Sources close to the soon-to-be divorced couple reportedly said Logic became distant after the massive success of “1-800-273-8255” and was frequently away from home.

The pair reportedly has a prenup but conditions of the agreement haven’t been disclosed. TMZ reports she won’t get the house or car. Andrea has reportedly moved in with one of her family members.

Logic is currently getting ready to hit the road on The Bobby Tarantino Vs. Everybody Tour in support of the recently released Bobby Tarantino II. 

(This story was updated on March 20, 2018 and can be found below.)

Divorce gets exponentially more complicated when the parties involved are in the public eye. After TMZ reported Logic and his wife Jessica Andrea were headed for divorce, the news spread quickly.

Now, the Bobby Tarantino II rapper has addressed the split publicly for the first time. On Tuesday (March 20), he asked for “respect and privacy” in a Twitter post.

“After two years of marriage, we have come to the loving conclusion that we are much better as friends,” he wrote. “As entertainers, we have made every aspect of our lives public, yet we would appreciate your respect and privacy on this issue.”

The Grammy Award-nominated artist also wanted to dispel any of the internet’s theories as to why they’re dissolving the marriage.

“We would like to shut down the speculation and potential internet clickbait as to the ‘why’ in how this happened, or the ‘who might have done what to whom,” he wrote. “It’s very simple: it just didn’t work out. There is no anger involved. No fighting, no cheating, no nothing. We love each other and will continue to support each other for the rest of our lives.”

While wrapping up the post, he encouraged fans to “be happy.”

“To all the fans: don’t be sad,” he continued. “Be happy that we could peacefully end this chapter of our relationship, beginning a new one full of love and happiness. There will be no displays of anger or hatred that tear people apart; the public will not be made to choose sides. There are not sides, there is just us. Two people who loved each other in marriage and will continue to love each other for the rest of our lives.”

The couple wed in October 2015. 

(The original version of this article was published on March 16, 2018 and can be found below.)

Despite showing up arm in arm at the 60th Grammy Awards in January, Logic and his wife, singer/model Jessica Andrea, have reportedly called it quits. According to TMZ, the two are on their way to a divorce after less than three years of marriage.

Grammy Family.

A post shared by Logic (@logic) on Jan 27, 2018 at 3:40pm PST

Rumors started to swirl after fans noticed his Instagram-famous wife had unfollowed the “1-800-273-8255” rapper’s Instagram account. A source reportedly told TMZ the house they recently purchased is also set to hit the market.

The couple married in October 2015 and Andrea would occasionally join him during his performances. Last July, she provided vocals for Logic’s suicide prevention anthem during a San Francisco concert.

In an interview with Billboard last May, Logic even revealed he’d gotten the words, “Happy Wife, Happy Life” tattooed on his hand and was hoping to have three children with Andrea. TMZ suggests a reconciliation is unlikely.

Logic is gearing up for The Bobby Tarantino Vs. Everybody Tour with KYLE and NF this summer in support of his recent mixtape release, Bobby Tarantino II. 

Neither Logic nor Andrea have addressed the spilt publicly. 

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.46242/title.logic-wife-reportedly-headed-for-divorce

Apr 21

Royce Da 5’9 Celebrates Eminem’s Sobriety Birthday

Eminem hit a major milestone on Friday (April 20) when he celebrated 10 years of sobriety. Fellow Bad Meets Evil MC Royce Da 5’9 took to Twitter to congratulate Em on his accomplishment.

“Happy sobriety birthday to my mentor @Eminem,” he wrote. “Keep fighting the good fight homie … I love you for life.”

In 2007, the Detroit rap goliath nearly died from an accidental drug overdose. During a 2011 interview Rolling Stone, Em opened up about the severity of his addiction.

“On the Anger Management 3 tour [in 2005], I was fucked up every night,” he said. “I was taking so many pills that I wasn’t even taking them to get high anymore. I was taking them to feel normal. Not that I didn’t get high. I just had to take a ridiculous amount. I want to say in a day I could consume anywhere from 40 to 60 Valium. And Vicodin … maybe 20, 30? I don’t know. I was taking a lot of shit.”

Em checked himself into rehab in 2008 and started working a 12-step program.

In the years since, Shady has released several albums addressing his experience with drug addiction, including 2009’s Relapse and 2010’s Recovery. On his most recent album, Revival, Em details the night he almost overdosed on the song “Arose.” 

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.46568/title.royce-da-59-celebrates-eminems-sobriety-birthday

Apr 21

A-Trak Mourns Avicii’s Death & Calls Him One Of EDM’s "Brightest Stars"

Twitter – Swedish producer Avicii passed away on Friday (April 20), sending shockwaves through the EDM world. According to his rep’s statement obtained by Billboard, the 28-year-old was overseas in the Persian Gulf nation of Oman at the time of his death.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” the statement read. “He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th. The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given.”

Fellow DJ A-Trak took to Twitter to express his grief and praise Avicii as one of EDM’s biggest talents.

“Ugh devastating news about Avicii, hard to even believe,” he wrote. “sending all my love to his family, friends and community of fans.. electronic music is a community. We lost one of it’s brightest stars. He made music that was universally loved. Always seemed so kind. Gone way too soon.”

In the past, Avicii struggled with health issues related to drinking. In 2014, he suffered acute pancreatitis and had his gallbladder removed, as reported by Rolling Stone. Although Avicii’s cause of death hasn’t been revealed to the public, A-Trak speculated on what could have led to his passing while smashing stereotypes about electronic DJs.

“People think DJs just party party have fun woo and live the good life and make anthems on their laptop and yay it’s another party,” he wrote. “A lot of DJs suffer from heavy anxiety and try to cope in ways that lead to addiction. It’s really sad.”

Avicii released his first studio album, True, in 2013. That same year, he was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Dance Recording category for the track “Levels.” One of his singles “Wake Me Up” hit #4 on the Hot 100 and is certified 6x-platinum by the RIAA. His latest EP, Avīci (01), dropped last August.

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In addition to the many EDM artists who paid tribute to Avicii on social media, members of the Hip Hop community like Lupe Fiasco and Flying Lotus also offered their condolences.

Fiasco quoted an interview with Avicii in which he admits to struggling with the demands of being an artist.

“Never let this game change you,” Fiasco wrote. “Just because you make music doesn’t automatically mean you all of a sudden need to become famous or a celebrity, or a fashion designer, or a car collector, or a pimp or a slut, or the center of attention… always embrace who you are.”

Check out their reactions below.

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