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Juice WRLD’s Girlfriend Ally Renews Claims He Didn’t Die From Overdose

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Juice WRLD’s girlfriend Ally Lotti is renewing her claims that the deceased rapper did not die from a drug overdose.

In a new video released on Monday, Ally Lotti repeated the controversial claims that the Chicago rapper had not died from an accidental drug overdose and that fans were not fully aware of everything in relation to the Juice Wrld’s death.

“Y’all mad ’cause literally I’m like, ‘Oh, blah blah blah you guys think he died from an overdose.’ You’re wrong! you’re wrong!” she said, shouting in the video while sitting in a vehicle. “Literally, you’re wrong so suck a d*ck. Okay? S**k a d**k.”

Lotti continued, “There’s a lot of sh*t y’all don’t know that I f**king grieved through myself while I let y’all grieve and talk mad sh*t on me. I don’t care.”

Back in 2020, the Cook County Medical Examiners’ office said that Juice Wrld’s cause of death was an accidental overdose of Oxycodone and codeine. The report referenced high doses of Promethazine and Naloxone in the artist’s blood as well.

While his autopsy cleared his death, police did not treat the matter as a homicide. It’s unclear what Lotti is now alleging.

Juice Wrld

However, Juice Wrld’s last moments appeared to be him being treated for an overdose. The substance, Promethazine in the autopsy report is found in cough syrups and used to treat nausea, while Naloxone is the active ingredient in Narcan, which is used to counteract opioid overdoses.

There is no report that the rapper had a previous overdose, and reports about the day he died by an unnamed team member that the rapper had received doses of Narcan on the morning he died. It’s unclear who administered the Narcan.

There are reports that crew members informed paramedics on the scene that the rapper had received Narcan, administered once, nasally. Paramedics later administered more Narcan after the rapper became unconscious.

In the meantime, Lotti’s claims are not new. She previously made the same allegations back in June 2022, where she hints that there is more to the rapper’s death that contradicts what the official reports are.

“I’ve been quiet for the last year-and-a-half-plus, to myself,” she said in a video back in June.

“Took myself away from everyone because I knew what was going to happen. If people knew what happened the day before Jarad passed, and the day that Jarad passed and everything like that, which I cannot speak upon at this moment. But I will. I will. I just have to make sure that I am safe.

The woman also appeared displeased with the handling of his legacy, including the release of two post-humous albums since his death.

“Know you guys have my full support. I cannot let Jarad’s legacy be what it is. Jarad would never treat any of his fans like this… It’s always been about money and Jarad made enough money to not have this issue. I’m going to take it to court,” she said.

Juice WRLD, whose real name is Jarad Higgins, died on December 8, 2019.

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Reggae Makes An Appearance At Macy’s Day Parade

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Nov. 29, 2022: For the first time in genre history, the genre of reggae was performed at the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. 

The American tradition was marked with performances by Grammy-winning stars Sean Paul and Ziggy Marley, who were both featured at the 96th annual event.

Attended by 3 million people and watched by millions more on network television, Sean Paul and Ziggy Marley, performed fan-favorite songs “Temperature” and “Baby Shark.”  The American tradition, complete with balloons, marching bands and performers lined the streets of Manhattan.

Additional celebrities who performed are Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey, and Jordin Sparks.

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Megan Thee Stallion Creates History With Forbes 30 Under 30 Cover

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Megan Thee Stallion creates history by being on the cover of Forbes.

The “Savage” rapper has another achievement under her belt as she becomes the first black woman to be featured on the cover of Forbes 30 under 30. On Monday, the cover of the magazine was revealed, showing Megan with fiery red hair and a bright orange dress. Megan Thee Stallion reacted to being told that making the cover was an accomplishment. An off camera person was heard telling Megan, “I want to start off by telling you something, you are the first black female to make the Forbes 30 under 30.”

Megan is clearly excited as she reacts, “[Laughs], it’s really hard to be the first something in 2022 so [screams].”

Megan Thee Stallion added, “I want to be bigger than just my music. I want people to know Megan as everything she ever wanted to be- Megan, the artist. I feel like I always liked to dibble and dabble in a lot of different things and I feel like I got that from my mom and my dad.”

A write-up on Megan was shared by Forbes noting that the rapper’s many accomplishments include her successful hosting of Saturday Night Live as host and performer. According to the magazine, which seemed to have followed her to the October SNL hosting, Thee Stallion scooped up about $13 million in 2022, earned mainly from royalties, ticket sales, endorsements, and merchandize.

The rapper is quoted as saying that there’s no slowing down now. “I’ll take a break when I’m dead. I’m trying to really build something,” she says.

“When I start sitting, I feel like I’m not doing enough or I’m giving somebody else the opportunity to pass me,” she added.

Megan’s earnings now might pale in comparison to other rappers, but the rapper reflected on earning $500 at performances just a few years ago to now working with the likes of Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, BTS, Cardi B, and others.

This year would mark the third time that Megan has made the Forbes 30 under 30 list.

“In such a short time, and all the curses in between, she’s still able to smile, hold her head up and continue,” says Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez was quoted saying in reference to Megan’s tenacity and -perspicacity in the face of challenges and loss including the death of her mother and ongoing felony assault trial against Tory Lanez who allegedly shot her in 2020.

Still, the artist remains upbeat and promises fans a 2023 world music tour.

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Drake Dedicates Nike Air Force 1 “CLB” To His Mom and Their Favorite Book

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Drake is all about love, and it seems that his creativity and designs all have a unique connection to the rapper, who revealed on Saturday that his mother inspired the design for his upcoming Certified Lover Boy Air Force 1s.

In a post on Instagram, the rapper shared that his mother, Sandi Graham, and her favorite book inspired the Certified Lover Boy Nike Air Force 1s, which he revealed to fans. The Canadian rapper shared with fans close-up photos of the Air Force 1s showing the phrase “Love you forever” on the side of the shoe as well as three heart-shaped studs on the top.

The “Love you forever” phrase was thought to be an ode to the rapper’s eighth studio album, ‘Certified Lover Boy’ released last September, but Drake is now sharing that the term actually means more to him as he revealed that it is the name of a book that his mother loves.

The rapper shared a photo of the book re-imagined with the Nike swoosh on the front cover with the name, ‘Love You Forever,’ by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Sheila McGraw in a slideshow.

The beloved children’s book was published in 1986, and the storyline is about a mother who has a different lullaby for her son at each new stage in his life.

Drake also shared a sweet note dedicated to his mother.

“For my mother, Your perennial care and nurturing is never lost on me. This book is the time capsule of our love. I long for the days when it was this simple. — Aubrey,” the note read.

While it appears that the Nike X Nocta shoes are a special creation for his mother, fans are still waiting in excitement for the release of the Air Force 1s, which is a deal between Nike and Drake’s sports brand, NOCTA first announced last July.

The shoes suffered a delay, but according to new reports, fans can cop a pair on December 2. The shoes are being retailed for $160.

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Drake Confirms ‘Her Loss’, ‘CLB’ and ‘Honestly Nevermind’ Are Trilogy Projects

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Drake is taking storytelling to a new level as he confirms what some fans have suspected that his last three albums are a trilogy.

While speaking on 21 Savage’s newly launched show “Table For One” about their joint project, the artists discussed their recent joint album ‘Her Loss’ and the recent albums,

According to Drake, the albums are actually a three-part story that starts with everything full of love before moving into despair and hopelessness when the relationship doesn’t work out and then with healing and moving on with no regrets.

“The album is called ‘Her Loss’. We got Certified Lover Boy – that is like, ‘I’m trying my best to make love… I’m chasing you and then ‘Honestly Never Mind’ is the realization that maybe this lifestyle is not for me and ‘Her Loss’ is that, this is like no pigeons, you remember when they dropped no pigeons with no scrubs on?” Drake explained.

In the meantime, the conversation between Drake and 21 Savage also encompassed Savage sharing his gratitude for Drake as he explained that many artists wouldn’t work with someone like him so early in his career, but Drake has consistently given other artists features, which led to their careers blowing up.

“You one of the only artists that make it to a certain level that no matter what you, f**k with the culture f**k with. Even if a nigga got one song and it’s popping like you would still jump on it and embrace a n****a,” 21 Savage tells Drake.

“If you look at our greats, 90% of them niggas don’t do that, just keeping it real. A n***a not doing no project with 21 Savage,” he continued as he recalled the first time he and Drake collaborated when he only had one big song and music video.

In the meantime, Drake ranked ‘Her Loss’ as among the top 5 of his catalog, if not the top 3 of his albums over the course of his career.

The artists’ conversation also included them speaking about ‘Her Loss’ creation, with the artists sharing that they helped each other write their verses. ‘Her Loss’ is Drake’s third joint album over the course of his career. The album debuted with 404K units sold in its first week and has remained on the Billboard Top 10 chart since its release in early November.

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Famed Hip Hop Manager Hovain Hyton Dead At 56, Tributes Pour In

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The Hip Hop community is mourning the death of well-known music manager Jonathan “Hovain” Hylton, who passed away on Friday.

The Brooklyn manager is a well-loved A&R label owner as well as a father and a husband who previously worked with the older generation artists likes of Cam’Ron, Jim Jones, Styles P, and lately with YFN Lucci, Flipp Dinero, and T-Pain. Hovain’s family announced his passing on his Instagram page on Saturday morning.

“It is with deep regret that we message to all family, friends, and colleagues that Jonathan’ Hovain’ Hylton passed away while at his home on Friday (Nov. 25). He was a beloved and devoted father, husband, son, brother, and a proud Brooklyn representative,” the post read.

The family did not share any information about Hylton’s medical condition, but he was 56 years old.

“We’d like to thank all of his close friends for all of the love and support that you have shown during this difficult time. We ask that you all continue to keep his family in your prayers and respect their privacy at this time.” The note ended.

The post saw many of the A&R creative’s friends sending him condolences and his family words of comfort. Young Guru commented, “I can’t take it,” while Fat Joe said, “Love you, brother. 4 ever.”

Artist Bridget Kelly said, “Devastating. I cannot believe this, such a brilliant mind and kind soul.”

“No [heartbroken emoji], Hov I don’t want this to be real but thank you for being a friend to me and always real. My Allah protect your family and guide you in the after life,” Sean Falyon wrote.

Over on Twitter, Andre 3000 wrote, “Didn’t know this man personally, but I always appreciated the presence he had in the industry and on my timeline, all the people I respect always respected him. RIP @Hovain man.”

Producer Shawn Beats wrote, “Just watched the Troy Ave movie last night and was saying how it’s dope to see him and Hovain cool again. Then waking up to see Hovain dead today is crazy. If it ain’t bout no loss of life or money, go apologize to ya mans before it’s too late.”

Hovain’s death comes just about a week after he was recognized as a leading music executive. The Cinematic Music Group president shared his pleasure at the honor on his Instagram account.

“I’ve always prided myself on just being a good person and a hard worker. Never was big on awards. The way I came in this game was the independent route so I always knew caring too much about the politics wasn’t going to help me. But it feels good to be honored as one of Billboard’s Power Players alongside my brother and partner @jonnyshipes,” he wrote on Instagram.

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Popcaan and Toni-Ann Singh Teases Collab “Next To Me” Dropping Soon

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Dancehall superstar Popcaan and the rumored love of his life, Former Jamaica Miss World Toni-Ann Singh, are set to release their first collaboration and her debut song.

On Friday, Popcaan shared a cover photo announcing the single, which featured him on a Harley Davidson with Toni-Ann sitting pretty behind him on the bike.

Both are seen wearing sunglasses while Popcaan accessorizes his look with a face mask while Toni-Ann sports sexy blue strappy heels. On his Instagram account, Popcaan reveals that the song “Next To Me” is featuring Singh and will also be a single on his upcoming album ‘Great is He’. The artist also drops a date- November 30, which is either for the single or perhaps the long-awaited album.

Popcaan and Singh, who are both from the parish of St Thomas, were first linked back in June of this year after she was spotted jetting to Grenada with the OVO artist for one of his performances. It seems that the artist was hinting at their music from back then.

“Stay right next to me! #GIHE,” he captioned photos that showed him and Singh walking together, sharing a hug, and in the same space.

The photos caused the rumor to begin that the two were romantically involved, but neither has confirmed whether they are involved or not. Popcaan spurred further rumors with his Burna Boy collaboration named “Toni-Ann Singh,” on which the “Relevant” artist confesses his love for the beauty queen and also hints at wanting to marry her.

The song, which is on Burna Boy’s ‘Love, Damini’ album, has also been immensely successful. In the meantime, fans reacted to the announcement. “Energggyy Connect!” Jesse Royal said.

Toni-Ann also shared the heart and fire emoji along with the hand signal similar to the Unruly sign.

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Shenseea Pays Full Tuition For Fan Going Law School

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A University of the West Indies Faculty of Law student has received the coveted Shen Yeng scholarship sponsored by rising hip-hop artist Shenseea.

In a post on Wednesday, Monifa Peterson shared that the scholarship comes at a point where she is trying to finish her law degree, having started six years ago. On Instagram, the vivacious 25-year-old spoke about struggling with tuition fees and being surprised after she was chosen for the award, which was announced this year by Shenseea.

“While I’m here fighting the fight of a lifetime to finish a Degree I started in 2016, I would just like to take the time out to express my gratitude to the one and Only @shenseea for giving me the Push of a Lifetime. I went from being Talked down on for having to use Student loans to finance my Education to Getting FULL TUITION FUNDING from @shenseea,” the young woman wrote.

She continued that she has been an avid supporter of Shenseea, who herself comes from humble beginnings and often shares her stories about how she rose from poverty to now living her dream.

“Quite like Shen at a point, I myself had my dreams feel like they were being crushed by circumstances beyond my control. I trusted God and worked until I was able to pay off what I owed my university. But that was only a PART of the mountain,” she said.

Monifa Peterson

“Then, after passing the hurdle of the balance right before another wave of stress @shenseea gave me the support I always wished I had but fought without,” she said.

Peterson says she hopes to use the support received from the ‘Alpha’ artist to help herself and also pay it forward when the time comes.

In the meantime, Romeich Entertainment CEO Romeich Major, who organized the scholarship on behalf of Shenseea, also complimented the artist for keeping her promise to support a student.

“When good do we affi show it just like she promise she will be helping to pay some one tuition and she did @shenseea big big move this!!! Life changer for a hard working lady @moni_divine all best hun big up team #shenyeng nuff good come out a we Jamaican artist them a nuff a them a do greatness a just media run with bad more than Good!!!” Major wrote on Instagram.

Shenseea hasn’t publicly reacted to the announcement as yet. The artist who was featured on Billboard’s Honda Stage this year has always been candid about her past struggles and how she appreciates education.

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Caribbean Born Comedian, Actor Is “The Man from Philadelphia”

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News Americas, TORONTO, Canada, Thurs. Nov. 24, 2022: A Caribbean born comedian, actor and author is now “The Man From Philadelphia,” a new film on Tubi TV & Amazon US.

“The Man From Philadelphia” is a film co-directed & executive produced by Kevin Herod and stars Guyana-born, Toronto stand-up comedian, actor and author, Kevin Christopher. The film is the story of entertainment and business manager, Markus Wigglesworthenstein.

When Wigglesworthenstein is publicly fired and labeled a boy band con artist of a manager, his business suffers a setback. Attempting a rebound for both his personal and career’s sake, by quarterbacking the introduction of two new musical acts as they make their debut to the world, he immediately runs into problems.

“The Man From Philadelphia” is an outside the box film with a unique aspect for its viewers, seeing as how Wigglesworthenstein is the only one who speaks. Christopher (Wigglesworthenstein) doesn’t narrate, but instead moves the plot along via dialogue throughout the one-hour screen time, while encountering a cast of characters along the way.

An interesting nod to the actual city of Philadelphia in the story of “The Man From Philadelphia” is when Christopher, as Wigglesworthenstein, artfully fits in a rendition of the 1843 American poem ‘Tell Tale Heart’ written by EDGAR ALLAN POE, composed while the poet lived in Philadelphia.

Outside of filmmaking, Christopher is the author of the chess and exotic dancer novel titled, ’The Queensway,’ which is available on Amazon E-books. The Comedian, known for taking risks to success, did just that with his YouTube Rap video ‘I Cheat.’ Christopher is a previous Second City Tim Simms award nominated comedian and a popular night club MC, with appearances on MTV’s reality dating show Play’d. The multi-talented comedian, actor & author is also the voice of Teletoon cartoon hero, ‘Ninjamaica.’

“The Man From Philadelphia” is Kevin Christopher at his best and taking you along with him.

“The Man From Philadelphia” available now on Tubi TV & Amazon US.

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Judge Wants Vybz Kartel Corrupt Juror Case Wraps Before 2023

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A Jamaican judge has bemoaned the ongoing criminal case for Livingston Cain who was charged for allegedly offering bribe to a juror in Vybz Kartel’s high-profile murder case eight years ago.

The case came up for hearing on Tuesday, where parish Court Judge Maxine Ellis remarked that the case had been prolonged in the court.

It is alleged that the juror, Livingston Cain offered a monetary inducement to a fellow juror to give a vote in favor of freeing the incarcerated deejay. According to police, while the trial was taking place in 2014, Cain was eventually hit with a charge of perverting the course of justice in relation to his offer of $500,000 to a female juror for a not-guilty verdict in the trial.

At the time, dancehall artistes Vybz Kartel, his protégé Shawn Campbell, associates Kahiro Jones and Andre St John, were convicted for Clive “Lizard” Williams’s murder, which police say occured in 2011.

Judge Ellis, however, said the matter has been in court for too long and said she wanted to see the matter end in the new year.

“I would prefer finishing this matter in this calendar year so I don’t have to make another anniversary. I have now set the matter for summation. All things being equal, this matter is going to be completed on December 13,” Ellis said.

In the meantime, King’s Counsel Valerie Neita Robertson who formerly represented Vybz Kartel during his trial at first instance, also said that her client was innocent and pointed out that the Crown’s case was weak and should have been thrown out.

According to the senior attorney, the female juror who reported Cain reportedly had a recording of a conversation she claimed was evidence of him offering the bribe, but the recording was not clear.

The defense counsel added that the so-called evidence in the case hinged on what the woman was alleging, but the evidence was not enough outside of her interpreting it for the court.

“There was a conversation and she interprets it by saying, ‘So you want me to influence them fi leggo di man dem and den we talk? Mi nuh understand da piece deh’. All of this is coming from her. Based on the recording that was not clear, she went back to Mr Cain and renewed the conversation. She said ‘what is in it for me, Mr Cain? Weh you ago get $500,000 from and you always say you nuh have no money?’, all of what would amount to corroboration,” said King’s Counsel Valerie Neita Robertson as quoted by the Observer.

The attorney also brought up the issue of the juror’s phone, which according to the lawyer, is not available for a forensic audit to verify whether her claims are credible.

The matter will come up again for mention on December 13.

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