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Vybz Kartel’s Baby Mother Shorty Responds To Wild Popcaan Claims

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Vybz Kartel’s baby mother, Tanesha ‘Shorty’ Johnson, is not here for the recent allegations by gossip blogger Shelly-Ann Curran who alleges that Popcaan and Shorty had a history.

Curran had a masked guest on her show on Friday night who claimed to have all the tea on dancehall artist Popcaan. The woman wearing red and black with a scandal bag on her head and a plastic mask on her face claimed that Popcaan had a side chick who was upset about the size of his member.

“Mi hear say him nuh pass seven (inches),” the woman said when asked about Popcaan’s side chick. The woman also identifies the supposed side chick. “Boy, you have to go ask Allison off Romeich Entertainment dance crew,” the woman says when asked if Popcaan was mean. “Mamacita, man, the girl weh come inna him video, she leff him and go breed for the scammer boy,” she continued.

Later in the interview, the woman also claims that Popcaan and Shorty were allegedly sexually involved, and that has caused a rift between Vybz Kartel and Popcaan.

“You see with Shorty now, mi nah say it fi reach her but back pon Poppy, all Poppy go deh so enuh. Kartel a pree Shorty hard for Popcaan enuh,” she began.

“Shorty did deh with Popcaan.Yeah man, Shorty did a trouble Popcaan, Popcaan did a trouble Shorty, that’s why Kartel did take her out of the car and now see ah the the house…That’s why when she drive out with the car, him did sen’ fi it, now ah di house she out of,” the woman added.

“S*** yuh mada nasty gal. First me ago reply to something like this. Unuh a try EVERYTHING and me nah response to unuh,” Shorty replied in a comment on Instagram.

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“Leave the f**k alone. Try something else crosses. Shelly remember good say a you f**k all a them and a yuh husband divorce yuh. Aguh leave unuh to time. Me nuh pass round inna circle, pick somebody else,” she added.

Shorty also said that Curran was quick to block her when she tried to talk to her.

Curran also responded to Shorty, telling her to follow her other pages.

“Ask her why her ex husband BLOCK Me…me did dying fi Block back somebody. Since the 2 a we s***y s***y and have No Husband ask her to join me on #teatimewithshelly,” Curran said.

Shorty added another comment on her Instagram page. “They will do anything for clout, while I’m over here unbothered and have them busy.”

Vybz Kartel and Tanesha ‘Shorty’ Shorty have been on and off since he went to prison. The artist, however, recently shared he was engaged to a woman named Sidem Ozturk late last year. Shorty has never spoken about the reason for the breakup between herself and Kartel, but it appears Ozturk is now residing at the artist’s house.

In the meantime, Popcaan also shared birthday wishes with Vybz Kartel on Saturday.

“More life and prosperity sir Azim Appreciate everything G, Stay up and keep the meditation sharp!! Freedom is all I wish for you. Blessings on Blessings,” he wrote but did not tag the artist.

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Boosie Badazz Asks Fans For Prayers While Battling Diabetes Since Age 19

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Baton Rouge rapper Boosie Badazz says it’s been difficult living with diabetes as he asked fans for prayers after feeling sick due to the illness.

Boosie Badazz, who is known for his hilarious commentary and albeit questionable social media posts leading to him being banned on Instagram, shared that he needed some cheering up over the weekend. The rapper disclosed that he was frustrated dealing with diabetes which he had been diagnosed with when he was 19 years old.

“This diabetes sh*t is hard. Been fighting this sickness since 19 still can’t shake this sh*t,” the 40-year-old rapper said. “Woke up sick af yall keep me n yall prayers,” he added with hashtag #goingthrusomethangs.

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Back in December 2020, Boosie shared that he was diagnosed with diabetes when he was 19 years old. The rapper had had a tough year after being shot in the leg at a funeral earlier in 2020. However, his healing was not incident free, as it was revealed that his leg was not healing properly.

There were reports that the rapper’s leg had complications with healing, and it might have to be amputated if it doesn’t heal. The rapper was also seen out and about in a wheelchair while also performing.

Boosie Badazz also shared on Instagram in November 2020 that he had been out of Insulin and asked fans if they could help. It seemed that some good Samaritans did come to his aid after all. In the past year, he has not shared anything about his health, but in an interview with 2020, the rapper appeared to have hinted his diabetes might have been caused by his using drugs at a young age.

“I ain know, I was drugging and thugging man. I was sipping and slurping XPL, Codeine, PCP… tearing my body up,” he revealed.

It’s unclear the type of diabetes Boosie has, but the rapper received advice and words of comfort from fans.

“Diabetes ain’t no joke at all I’ve had type 1 diabetes since I was 12 yrs old with good diet n exercise it’s possible boosie believe me,” one person said. “Diet will help bro you gotta commit to that,” another person said.

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50 Cent Working On 8 Mile TV Series and Three New BMF Spinoff Shows

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Hip Hop Homicides television producer, Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson, has his eyes set on chronicling the story of another famous rapper as he hits the ground running in 2023.

The rapper and television producer has earned his stripes as a master producer and storyteller, and now, he says he wants to expand the legacy of his friend, Eminem, and tell his story, which is previewed in the movie 8 Mile. While speaking on Big Boy’s Neighborhood, 50 Cent revealed that plans for the show are already in motion.

“I wanna bring — I’m gonna bring, 8 Mile to television,” 50 Cent said while sharing that Eminem, who is very close to him, knows of the plans.

“We in motion,” he tells the show’s host when asked what stage of production the show is at.

“It’s gonna be big. I’m working. I ain’t got no duds. I’m batting 100 … I think it should be there for [Eminem’s] legacy because it’s important to me that they understand it.”

The successful release of 8 Mile was followed by an album of the same name, and the soundtrack recently marked its 20th anniversary with a re-release expanded edition.

The movie itself was a hit as it chronicled the rise of Eminem as a young man growing up in a trailer park, abuse from his mother, and his immense talent as a rap artist fighting to make a name for himself in a predominantly black hip hop/rap space.

50 Cent has not shared more details about the cast or whether Eminem will even appear in the show. Fifty share a special friendship with Eminem, whom he recently celebrated for having the highest rap streaming numbers last year.

“That’s my Boy,” 50 Cent said as he shared that Eminem earned five billion views on YouTube in 2022. “I’m gonna remind people I’m nice this year. New Music New Tv New movie let’s go! #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi.”

50 Cent also revealed that he has plans to develop three new BMF spinoff shows. The rapper reacted to a report by Deadline that he is working with Starz to expand the BMF universe just like he did with Power universe.

“The BMF Immortal’s 1, 2, and 3 are coming BOOM now i’m gonna Top the POWER UNIVERSE. you know the vibes!” he wrote.

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Rapper Rob49 Shot On Set French Montana Video Shoot In Miami: Reports

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New Orleans rapper Rob49 and French Montana’s bodyguard are among several people who were reportedly shot late on Thursday night during the filming of a French Montana music video, eyewitnesses claim.

Videos online shared by eyewitnesses showed people lying on the ground bloodied as paramedics tried to assist the injured. In one video, a man is seen lying on the streets with bloodied clothing while first responders attempt to cut away his clothing to locate his injuries.

According to NBC South Florida news reporter Ryan Nelson, the Miami Gardens Police Department confirmed that multiple people were shot in front of the popular restaurant, The Licking, located in Miami Gardens. The incident reportedly took place during the filming of a French Montana music video shoot, the reporter said.

Miami Gardens Police Detective Diana Gourgue was quoted by NBC Miami as confirming that officers received a ShotSpotter call for help at the restaurant, which is located on Northwest 27th Street. The news site claimed that the shooting was preceded by an altercation that seemed to have spilled over from another location and later led to the shooting.

Few other details have been confirmed by authorities, but online, there are claims that popular New Orleans rapper Rob49 has been injured and was taken to hospital. There are reports that French Montana’s bodyguard was also shot, and he is in critical condition.

The exact number of people shot is still unclear, but there are claims on social media that at least ten people were shot.

A video of the aftermath of the shooting showed many people lying on the road while police officers and first responders attended to them.

It’s unclear if French Montana was at the video shoot, but the rapper is indeed in Miami to promote his latest album, Coke Boys 6, which is scheduled for January 6.

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Prince Harry Reveals Shenseea’s Music Helped Him Through Family Strain

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Prince Harry is a huge fan of Shenseea music.

Prince Harry has revealed that he is a ShenYeng as he disclosed in his tell-all book that the Jamaican artist’s music helped him through some of his darker days while fighting to extricate himself from the monarchy. The Duke of Sussex has released his book Spare, and he is not sparing any detail as he gets real and raw about his life, including his relationship with American actress and his wife Meghan Markle and the monarchy’s reception of her.

Harry has been making headlines on Thursday as fans, and the media go through the book and come across some of the more scandalous stories he had to share. One of these stories includes how his brother, the elder Prince William assaulted him after an argument.

According to a British tabloid, there is a story in the book which explains the strained relationship between Harry and his brother, as was evident in their interaction at their late grandmother’s funeral last year. The publication said in 2019, Prince William attacked him after they argued over his black wife, Meghan. At the time, William called Meghan “difficult,” “rude,” and “abrasive,” which led to Harry and him arguing.

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The Duke and the future British King then grabbed him by his collar, causing his necklace to rip, and threw him to the floor. The fall caused him to break a dog bowl, causing him to suffer scrapes and bruises.

In the meantime, while Harry seems to have gone through some harrowing tales, the 38-year-old father of two also shared how music from artist Shenseea helped him to cope.

According to a Twitter user, the artist said he related to lyrics from Shenseea’s songs to help him deal with exiting the royal family and beginning a new life in California with his wife.

“In the times I felt alone and separated from my family, I always took time to myself to sit back and listen to Shenseea. Her lyrics resonated with me and got me through a lot,” the Duke reportedly said.

In the meantime, Shenseea also seemed pleased that Harry was into her music and even suggested that her song “Rebel,” which asserts that nobody can tell her what to do, suited Harry.

“I know Rebel is his song! That intro is it,” She wrote.

The book will come out on January 10, and William nor Kensington Palace has not responded to the allegations by Prince Harry. The Duke and his wife made bombshell allegations last year in an Oprah interview which insinuated that their departure from the British monarchy may have been because of the racism Meghan felt from within the palace and from British media.

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Bounty Killer Claps Back At Shabba Ranks “Put Respect Pon Mi” Name

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Bounty Killer and Shabba Ranks trade jabs at each other after some recent comments about the lyrical content of young artists in the dancehall space.

Shabba Ranks has gotten on the bad side of Bounty Killer, who unleashed a barrage of insults at him for apparently shading the Warlord, who recently chided younger artists for “dunce” music and lyrics. Both artists, who are legends in dancehall, recently performed at the Jamrock Cruise, but it seems that something Bounty said set Shabba off.

While performing, Bounty Killer reportedly called out artists who were focusing on “dunceness” in music, warning that Jamaica was too influential in promoting unintelligence.

“Ah we a di strongest culture inna di worl’—wah likkke dot pon di map and everybody waan seh ‘bomboclxxt!’…weh a gwaan a bare dunceness, dats why some bwoy ah come sing some dutty, nasty foolishness,” he had said. “People haffi excellent and educated and smart. Boy seh if yuh waan hide tings from black people, put it in a book. Dat mean seh bwoy a celebrate seh they made us illiterate and dunce.”

Shabba Ranks later appeared to address the comments in an On Stage interview, telling Bounty to leave young artists alone.

“Mi hear some big man inna music now, weh every turn dem turn dem beat against di likkle yute dem,” Shabba said while telling elders in the Jamaican music space to allow younger artists to create their own style of music. “Give di yute dem a chance wid dem music. Di yute dem nuh haffi do di music like how we do di music.”

It seems that his statement touched a nerve with Bounty Killer despite not being named by Shabba. On Tuesday, Bounty Killer went on an extensive rant as he called Shabba an “old, lame, run away, back in di days guy.”

On Instagram, he spoke about his 30 years in the entertainment business and his career transforming while Shabba “ran away” from Jamaica.

“Di Gaadzilla, di messiah, di architect. Mi reinvent dis twice time 1992 and 2002 from Scare Dem to Alliance, so no little old lame run away back in di days guy cyaah size up one General. Nuh NPT (no p****y test) else a funeral. Dun chat to a dunce bat. Marshall and General 2002 St Bess 20yrs later and who’s greater,” he shared of himself and Wayne Marshall’s first performance years ago in St. Elizabeth.

Bounty Killer also recognized some dancehall veterans, but not surprisingly, Shabba Ranks was not named on his list.

“Take out unuh note pads Learn and adapt the formula. Ninjaman, Tiger, Professor Nuts, Papa San, to name a few: dem make stage show in Jamaica and mi revolutionize it. Is which show some p***y tek bout ya? Where and when? Post the clips them then mek we see. I never left this for 3 months since mi buss 92 mi carry this pon mi back NPT”, he said in another post.

In another post, he wrote, “Put bloodcl**t respect pon mi 30yrs of consecutive contributions and development to this culture and genre Sir Gaadzilla that’s the term the stalwart the pioneer, the innovator the inventor the general the coach the architech should I continue,” he wrote in reference to him deejaying at Reggae Sunsplash in the 1990s.

Meanwhile, Bounty Killer made it clear who he was speaking to as he responded to a fan that mentioned Jahshii’s infamous Entertainment Report interview, where he said artists like Shabba don’t help upcoming artists.

“Ask Jahshii. For one he will tell u exactly how the youths felt about some elders,” Bounty replied to the comment.

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YSL Rapper Lil Keed Cause Of Death Ruled Eosinophilia

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The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Medical Office has revealed the cause of death of the late rapper Lil Keed who passed away eight months ago. According to the Coroner, the rapper died from natural causes due to Eosinophilia.

The report said that the rapper had a “higher than normal level of eosinophils” at the time of his death. There was no further explanation by the Coroner’s Office but

Medline describes Eosinophilia as a person’s body producing a higher than average amount of eosinophils which are a type of white blood cells that support your immune system. Several outside things can trigger this behavior in the body, including certain medications and medical conditions, which signal that the body is fighting off a disease. Some conditions eosinophils present with include allergic reactions, cancer, and gut infections.

The 24-year-old rapper’s death left many shocked. The 300 Entertainment rapper died on May 13 after he complained of serious stomach pain before death. While at the hospital, his liver and kidneys failed.

Lil Keed, whose real name is Raqhid Jevon Render, was well-known for songs like “Yank It” and was a rising rapper. His mother, Michelle Woods, recently dispelled speculations that he had died from drugs or alcohol overdose as speculated by some of his fans,

“7 months after learning about the passing of my son, I’ve received his official cause of death from the doctors,” Michelle Woods wrote. “Today, we’ve confirmed that Raqhid died from natural causes with no drugs or alcohol found in his system.”

Lil Keed has six siblings, including rapper LilGotIt, who also expressed he is deeply saddened by Keed’s death. YSL honcho Young Thug, who is currently incarcerated, is reportedly also saddened by the rapper’s untimely death.

Lil Keed signed a record deal with YSL label, which is a subsidiary of 300 Entertainment, in 2018. The 24-year-old rapper went on to collaborate with Young Thug on Thugger’s Slime Language 2 album, which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Keed released his debut project, Long Live Mexico, in 2019. That project peaked at No. 26 on the 200 album chart.

Keed’s death in May 2022 also marked a rough month for the YSL crew, which saw a number of its members indicted on racketeering charges in Atlanta. Both Young Thug and Gunna were among the 28 members who received charges. Sadly Keed passed away just days after their arrest.

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Popcaan Challenges Dancehall Acts: ‘Being At The Top Is Kinda Lonely’

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Popcaan is teasing his new album, Great Is He, while touting himself as the only artist at the top of dancehall, which seemingly is a challenge to other artists in the genre.

The Unruly Boss has no doubt had an amazing year in 2022, with some big hits and some major performances, including one with Burna Boy in Kingston last December. He is looking to continue that momentum into 2023 with his pending album, Great Is He. While Popcaan has yet to reveal a release date, sources told Urban Islandz that fans can expect the project’s arrival sometime this year, possibly before summer.

While fans await the arrival of the highly anticipated project, Popcaan shared a few stills from some of his biggest moments over the Christmas holiday, including his performance with Beres Hammond in St. Ann to ring in the New Year and some candid photos with his girlfriend, Toni-Ann Singh.

“Defeat the struggles cause we never give up, being at the top is kinda lonely, you know ah mean… you know we have to make it by any means,” Poppy wrote. “We been through the worse times, I see us winning, it is like deja vu. God forgive me wash weh all my sins, grimy life is all we know. #GIHE.”

The hashtag #GIHE stands for his pending album, Great Is He. Toni-Ann Singh, Bounty Killer, Gramps Morgan, and more artists cosign the OVO signee’s statement. “I believe that we can fly high #GIHE,” Singh, who is also a big supporter of the Unruly Boss, wrote.

The deejay has already released two singles off the album, including a collaboration with Toni-Ann Singh, “Next To Me.” He also released a single in December titled “Set It.”

Popcaan is clearly setting the tone for the new year with his message. Even if you don’t agree with his statement about being at the top, we can all agree that he is one of the greatest of this generation’s dancehall acts and will go down in history as one of the greats.

Popcaan has consistently been one of the highest streaming artists in dancehall over the past decade. Last year he racked up approximately 270,000,000 views on YouTube globally, making him one of the top streaming Jamaican artists worldwide. He was also ranked in the top 20 most streamed artists in Jamaica, with 31.9 million views on YouTube.

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Burna Boy Apologize After Kicking Fan Climbing Stage At Nigeria Show

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Burna Boy is facing serious heat after a video surfaced of him giving the boot to a fan who tried to climb onto the stage while he performed in Lagos, Nigeria.

Burna Boy’s Love Damini concert was scheduled for Eko Energy City in Lagos, Nigeria, where the Afrobeats artist was to perform around 9 PM. Irate fans on social media explained that the artist arrived more than six (6) hours late to the event, and he became upset at fans who booed him and chided him.

In one instance, fans say that Burna Boy had them waiting in cold weather and then told them that there were some technical issues with the equipment.

“I still love you and we are still here so if you are not going to love me God will punish una,” Burna Boy told fans in a sort of apology to fans who were loudly booing.

There is also a video showing the artist on stage where he spots a fan attempting to get onto the stage, but instead of calling security, the artist proceeds to kick the fan in his face. The artist has not addressed his actions, but it seems that he might have been aggravated by fans attempting to crash the stage. In another video, a woman is hoisted away by two security guards after she runs onto the stage.

Fans online criticized Burna Boy for the way he treated his fan in contrast to how he treats fans in Europe and in North America, where he has been photographed helping up white fans on stage.

“Burna Boy to White People: “My Africans are suffering. Dance to my music, brand me a reformer, and reward me financially. Burna Boy to the suffering Africans: “God punish una,” one concertgoer wrote.

“Imagine what burna boy had to say. Zero apologies. He really thinks the concert was a favor to Nigerians,” another said.

“He only kicks his Nigerian fans,” another said while sharing a photo of Burna Boy helping up a Caucasian fan on stage and hugging him.

Burna Boy and his stage antics, without fail, make news headlines as the artist has no qualms about disrespecting fans that come for him. In a separate incident months ago, the artist was spotted stopping his performance and digging into the pocket of his orange trousers to give a grumpy fan back his money.

In the video, he says, “go go go,” as he appears to hand money to the upset fan. “Escort this person out of this place please,” he says to security behind him.

In a lengthy message posted on his Instagram Story, Burna Boy blames infrastructure for his performance and pledge to invest in bringing world class infrastructure to his home fans. “I apologise to my fans for how hectic it was, thank you for staying and weathering the storm with me,” he wrote. “I commend my band @fromtheoutsiders for making lemonade with the worst lemons we’ve ever seen!”

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Gangsta Boo, Original Three 6 Mafia Member, Dead At 43 From Possible OD

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Original Three 6 Mafia member Gangsta Boo has died from a possible drug overdose.

Gangsta Boo, whose real name is Lola Mitchell, was one of the first members of the famous rap group. Her death was confirmed by Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul, who shared a tribute on Instagram along with a photo of the late rapper. Since the news broke on New Year’s Day 2023, scores of rappers have paid their respect, including Ludacris, Juicy J, 2 Chainz, Lil Jon, Big Boi, and more.

According to TMZ, sources say Gangsta Boo’s death is likely a result of a drug overdose. The late rapper and her brother were reportedly partying at a show in Memphis when he started to overdose on New Year’s Eve night before he was rushed to a hospital. Sources say Boo’s death scene also contained traces of a fentanyl-laced substance which was found on her person. An autopsy will be done at a later date to determine her cause of death.

Gangsta Boo, who was also known as Lady Boo, is hailed from Memphis, Tennessee, before relocating to California.

She rose to stardom as a member of the famous rap group Three 6 Mafia, a Memphis-based hip hop group, where she was the first female member. Gangsta Boo made her debut on the group’s album “Mystic Stylez” in 1995 and went on to release multiple solo projects, including “Enquiring Minds” and “Both Worlds *69.”

Throughout her career, Gangsta Boo has been known for her hardcore, no-nonsense style and for holding her own against her male counterparts in the rap industry. She has also been recognized for her contributions to the horrorcore subgenre of hip hop, which is characterized by its graphic and violent themes.

In addition to her work as a rapper, Gangsta Boo has also made appearances in film and television, including a role in the movie “Choices” and a guest spot on the TV show “Empire.”

Despite facing challenges as a female artist in a male-dominated industry, Gangsta Boo has persevered and has made a name for herself as a respected and influential figure in the world of hip hop. She continues to release music and tour and has garnered a dedicated fan base throughout her career.

Gangsta Boo’s last video was posted on Instagram on New Year’s Eve where she shared some of her accomplishments in 2022. “Some of the things that I did in 2022! So fun and productive, climbed out my shell alot!! 2023 go be 23’n! #JORDAN #BOOPRINT #recap Happy New 2023 everyone,” she wrote.

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