'The Rap Game' Season 4 Finale: "Street Bud Wins The Game And Takes Home The Chain"

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Street Bud of The Rap Game

This season of 'The Rap Game' it started out with five new artists, Lil Bri, Rapunzel, Jordan, Ricki Bitti and Street Bud. Street Bud was the youngest of the artists and he had the most energy. Although all of the artist showed progression over the 13 week process, it was Street Bud who won the game and took home the chain!

On the finale of 'The Rap Game' season 4 the artist prepared for their final performance. JD partnered them up with different producers to help them create their track. Each individual artist created their own song with the help from their managers. 

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The cast of The Rap Game 4

During the performance Lil Bri kicked it off with a acapella freestyle wearing a prison jumpsuit. Then she came out the jumpsuit and finished her song when the beat dropped. Second to come in and perform was Jordan. The thing about Jordan was his performance was the same but he took off his glasses showing that he had confidence without them. Street Bud was the third artist to perform and he killed it hands down! He came out rolling on wheels and hyped up the crowd the moment he started spitting his rhymes. Ricki Bitti  came up next and her performance was like no other she had ever done. She even looked her age and had the crowd jumping. Last but not least was Rapunzel who came out on stage with boxing gloves to show that she was in for the fight to win the title.

At the end of the day JD couldn't pick all of the artist. They all did a good job in their final performance. However, it was Street Bud who took the victory. He got the style, the swag, the flow and the music that gravitates to young crowd. The 12-year-old and his strong and exceptional manager and mother Cori deserved to win. 

Congrats Street Bud! Welcome to So So Def!


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'Love and Hip Hop Miami' S1E8: "Breaking The Rules"

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In the beginning of this season of 'Love and Hip Hop Miami' Blue and Shay wasn't feeling each other. Shay who was with Pleasure P at the time went on the attack and Blue fought back when he called her a B***h. Who would have thought that these two would end up working together?

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Shay Johnson of 'Love and Hip Hop Miami'

Blue propositioned Shay with a business opportunity that involved showing skin. Now being that Blue and Pleasure are the best of friends doing a lingerie photo shoot probably wasn't the best move. Blue may not have known Pleasure and Shay had broken up but he sure didn't waste any time trying to make a move. When Pleasure saw Shay in the studio with Blue he was in shock causing him to kill two birds with one stone. He addressed Shay about Scrappy and he addressed Blue about choosing money over loyalty. At the end of the day Blue and Shay was breaking the rules but they weren't the only ones.

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Bobby of 'Love and Hip Hop Miami

Unfortunately, Bobby is still in his feelings about his cousin Trina who he feels doesn't support his music. He broke the ultimate rule when he dissed Trina during an interview which is a definite no-no when it comes to bloodlines. 

Speaking of Trina, she let her guards down and went on a double date with Joy and Pleasure P. Trina's date was her longtime friend Raymond who was not shy to let Trina know how he feels about her. Will Trina and Raymond take things to the next level? You never know what the Creator brings. Joy on the otherhand who will soon be a legally single woman didn't hold back from telling Pleasure about seeing Shay and Scrappy together. Now she just woke the lion up. Shay has already said she would be addressing Joy but keep in mind Joy has a cousin and her name is Trina!

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Amara, Steph, Veronica Vega of 'Love and Hip Hip Miami

Veronica, Steph and Amara started out as friends in the beginning of 'Love and Hip Hop Miami' but things started to take a turn for the worse when Young Hollywood came into the mix. Amara was criticized by Hollywood for her hair and she took it to Steph and Vega who then took it back to Hollywood. After Amara's infamous photo shoot Hollywood decided to work with Amara. However, it was during the photo shoot when Amara learned Steph and Vega were talking about her with Young Hollywood. So, JoJo told Amara what was said and Amara revealed what Vega said about her. It was all a whole big mess of he said she said. The problem was Hollywood came at the wrong person. It was Vega who brought the issue up at the wrong place but it was Steph who brought her there. Just messy all the way around. Will Vega and Amara become best friends again or is the end of their friendship?


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'Love and Hip Hop New York' S8E15: "The Wrath of Bianca"

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After being excluded from the St. Martin trip Bianca had been feeling some type of way which ultimately led to the wrath of Bianca. Her feud with Brittany escalated to the point where others were forced to get involved.

During the St. Martin trip Bri and Mariahlynn squashed their beef and neither Dream Doll nor Bianca was happy with it. The attempt to get the girls to at least co-exist with one another didn't go so well for Yandy and Remy Ma. However, Bri took the initiative to bring Dream Doll and Mariah together hoping to end their beef and move forward. Although Dream Doll agreed to put things to rest Bianca wasn't so forthcoming.

When Mariah tried to get Bianca to call a truce with Bri Bianca declined. She even tried to get her to be apart of Safaree's remix to his song "Paradise". Bianca told Mariah that she would be apart of it but that turned out to be false hope. Not only did she go against her word she snapped out on Safaree and called Mariah trashy. Bianca continued on a war path when she approached DJ Webstar and blamed him for the beef between her and Bri. Even though DJ Webstar apologized for his part that still wasn't good enough for Bianca. 

So now that Bianca feels her friend has sided with the enemies she feels like she's by herself. What is the female rapper going to go now? Will she stay on the show or is her days of 'Love and Hip Hop New York' over?


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Reality Tv: Recaps & Highlights Week of January 21-January 26

Love and Hip Hop New York:"No Truce For The Girls In Blue"

Bianca and Bri
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Well as we can all see Bianca and Bri will never be friends. After Yandy and Remy Ma tried to get Bianca, Bri, Dream Doll and Mariah Lynn to have a sit down things popped off between Bri and Bianca before it even began. Dream Doll was on Bri's team and Mariah Lynn was on Bianca's team
There was no getting through to these young ladies. The sit down turn into a throwdown so with that being said no truce for the girls in blue!

Love and Hip Hop Miami: "From Fashion Show To Ratchet Show"

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Just when you thought things were back good between Shay and Pleasure P it wasn't long before it was interrupted by whom Shay called Mint Chocolate but her real name is Gabby. It all started when Gabby was feeding Pleasure some Pretty Ricky icecream. Shay walked in and threw icecream at them both hitting Gabby in the forehead. In the mix of the mixed flavors featuring brownsugar as Shay and french vanilla as Liz they decided to attend the fashion show where Prince the promoter was featuring his new clothing line called Royalty. In an instant it went from fashion show to ratchet show when Chinese Nikki threw a drink at Shay. Shay wasn't too happy about that but what goes around comes around.


Teen Mom OG: "Surprise"

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This week's episode was full of surprises. Amber revealed she was pregnant with her second child but is it with her new boo or her ex fiance Matt? While on a trip in Italy Michael, Farrah's father proposed to his girlfriend. Farrah appeared to be elated for her dad but not so much for her mother Debra and David. Sadly, while Taylor and Maci were celebrating there first year anniversary we learned Maci suffered from a miscarriage. Taylor didn't want to talk about the loss of their child and he had every right not to. It was family photo day for Tyler and Catelynn whose anxiety kicked in when she thought she lost her keys. After tracing her steps she still couldn't find them but suddenly they were found inside the stroller that she previously looked in. Surprise!


The Challenge Vendettas: "Bye Alicia"

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While Cory was the second male to be eliminated from The Challenge Vendettas there was definitely a target on Alicia's back shortly after. Guess they figured since he's gone and she didn't really have any friends there except for Natalie so she thought. Melissa who came in last in the challenge automatically was going into elimination. Without taking any time to elaborate Alicia was the initial target. When she found out she was chosen to go against Melissa she was hoping to come back and show she got what it takes to compete. She questioned Natalie on why she chose her thinking she was her friend but Natalie who too blind by Johnny's lust. Unfortunately, Melissa defeated Alicia who really didn't seem to be upset that she was leaving. Alicia was the second female eliminated from the game. Now she can be with her boo Cory. Bye Alicia!


Black Ink Crew: "Tatiana Is Here To Stay"

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When Tatiana was firs t introduced to the crew she didn't get the best welcome. Young Bae and Donna wasn't feeling her after she came in trying to order them around. Young Bae grabbed Tatiana by her hair and Donna got some licks in but that was just round one. The second time Tatiana entered the shop she apologized for how she came in the first time. Donna wasn't feeling her still and she tried to attack her but this time she got bitched slapped by Tatiana. Later on Donna came up with a plan to get rid of Tatiana by getting Melody back. After Melody agreed to return to the shop Donna was happy and ready to terminate Tatiana. Before Melody announced that she will not be returning as manager Donna went after Tatiana for a third time causing Tatiana to leave the shop. Shortly afterwards Melody announced she would only be returning as a tattoo artist. Sky then went after Tatiana and rehired her. Sorry Donna, looks like Tatiana is here to stay!


60 Days In: "There's No Place Like Home"

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There's nothing wrong with avoiding doing the wrong thing but when you begin to become combative with your superiors things can turn bad real quick. Jaclin who lost a child almost didn't make it past day one but she managed to stick it through this fr. Stephanie who is also in the program has been acting more like an inmate than participant. She the alcoholic beverage made up of different prescription drugs and fruity liquids. She also got into the selling prescription drugs for one of the inmates. Jaclin is dong the right thing by not partaking in any drug substances but that doesn't mean she can do whatever she wants. First she dyed items of hers including a scarf and the inmates in her dom with pink koolaid. She was told it was considered contraband and to take it off. Jaclin felt the officer was being racist because she was the only one who had to turn in her pink item. As if that wasn't enough when an officer ordered Jaclin to take items off the wall in the dorm she was talking back and then ordered to leave the dorm. Of course, there's nothing wrong with defending yourself but there are rules and Jaclin must understand she is in jail and there's no place like home.



Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta: "Can You Pay My Bills"

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So Jhonni wants to be an artist but she can't let exotic dancing go. This is the same Jhonni from Love and Hip Hop New York who was once managed by Rich Dollaz. Now in Atlanta guess she's hoping her music career can pop off. With Deb as her manager she only wants the best for Jhonni but does Jhonni want it for herself is the question? After meeting with Jhonni Deb warned her that she had to make a choice on what she wanted to do and was under the impression she was going to stop dancing.When Deb got word that Jhonni had been dancing again she popped up at the club she was at and gave her and ultimatum. Jhonni told Deb dancing is how she pays her bills. What she should have said was Can you pay my bills?


The Rap Game: "Keep Your Head Up"

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This week's challenge was all about star power. Congrats to Jordan for making the number one spot two weeks in a row. Street Bud did his thang he had the most creative star power playing the guitar. Ricci Bitti could have ranked at  higher number had she rapped about her real life instead of a fantasy world. Rapunzel did a good job as well but Jordan did the best. Bri who was certain she came in at number one was the star of the bars. She has the best lyrical flow of the group but her only problem is looking down when she raps. During the video challenge with Keke Palmer she was all good using the skills she had learned in previous weeks to her advantage. Next time she does a video the best advice her manager can give her is to Keep Your Head Up.


Married To Medicine: "Know Your Place"

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This season on Married to Medicine Dr. Heavenly and her husband agreed to host this year's couple's trip. During the trip emotions ran high when deep issues involving the couples were brought up. Quad let it be known that she and her husband Greg is not in a good place while Toya made sure she made it known her husband masturbates more than he has sex with her. At any rate while they were getting along for the most part Toya decided to put Curtis to the test. Now it's bad enough he was even on the trip after what he did to Dr. Jackie but Dr. Simone felt she should be there. While the couples were ready to sit down and talk Toya attempted to sit on Curtis lap and he didn't refuse. His biggest mistake was welcoming her into his lap and Toya's mistake was initiating it in the first place. In this case they were both wrong. In some cases you should know your place!



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Does LIl Wayne Have A 15-Year-Old Son?

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Looks like Lil Wayne might have another child that he apparently did not know anything about!

According to TMZ, a female name Keiotia Watson has filed legal documents claiming the Cash Money rapper is the father of her 15-year-old son whose name is Dwayne. In the legal documents Watson stated that she and Weezy had sexual relations in June 2001, the time she allegedly got pregnant. She claims that her now teenage son was conceived in February 2002.

TMZ reports that a couple years ago the 35-year-old was ordered to take a paternity test and to pay $5,000 a month in child support, but Wayne has not complied to the order, but according to some sources close to Weezy, he was never served any papers regarding this alleged son of his.

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Lil Wayne whose real name is Dwayne Carter has not responded to these allegations. However, a close source to Wayne says he has plans on taking a paternity test. He will also take full responsibility and pay what he owes if he is the father.

Wayne already has four children by four women. He has three sons and one daughter. If he is the father of Dwayne he will have five children. Doesn’t look like he’s going to be retiring no time soon!

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2017 BET Hip Hop Awards Review: “Carli B Snags Five Awards, Eminem Disses Donald Trump In Solo Cypher

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For the second time music producer and rapper DJ Khaled hosted the BET 2017 Hip Hop Awards. Last year the musical ceremony was held in Atlanta but this year it was held in Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami, Florida.

This year’s annual BET Hip Hop Awards was full of entertainment including legendary performances, new artists representing Miami and an unforgettable cypher featuring Eminem.

DJ Khaled, T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Plies and Rick Ross kicked the show off with the 2007 single “I’m So Hood”. The Migos known for the 2016 banger “Bad and Bougie” performed “Too Hotty”. Playboi Carti took the stage performing “Woke Up Like This” and “Magnolia”. Although Gucci was not present at the actual ceremony, he still gave a live show with two songs, “Curve” and “I Get The Bag” from Club Liv. Followed by Gucci’s performance came YG aka Yo Gotti with the 2017 Summer Anthem “Rack It Up” From dancer to making movies Carli B blessed the stage singing the ladies anthem “Bodak Yellow”.

In between the performances was the cypher. Just like every year it was off the chain! This year the one and only Eminem sent a message to Donald Trump in a solo cypher. Eminem didn't hold nothing back when he went on a rant toward the current president. Check out the video below as he publicly disses Mr. Trump.

Other rappers included in the cypher included Ball Greezy, Zoey Dollaz, Ski Mask The Slump God, Denzel Curry, Fat Joe, The Prynce Bring Tha Heat, Belly, Cyhi, Cody Shane, Cozz, Little Simz, Alex Leon, MySonne, Joe Grizzley and the all-female cypher including Rapsody, Leikeli47, Tokyo Jetz and Kash Doll.

The legendary Luther Campbell aka Luke was honored with the “I Am Hip Hop Award”. After receiving his award, he gave an acceptance speech acknowledging how hard it was for him to get acknowledged as a hip hop artist. He also pointed out how when he met Rick Ross he was selling mixtapes and DJ Khaled was selling Brick phones. Luke also helped a young man named Devante Freeman get a football scholarship and now plays for the Atlanta Falcons.

Joining Luke on the stage to perform the classic hits “Don’t Stop”, “I Wanna Rock”, “Pop That Coochie” and “Me So Horny” were Trick Daddy, Trina, Flo-rida, Rick Ross and French Montana.

The winners of the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards are as follows:

Now we saw Carli B win two awards including Hustler of the Year and Best New Hip Hop Artist but she actually won in five categories. Carli B also won for Single of the Year for "Bodak Yellow", She outbeat Nicki Minaj in the Made You Look Award and she won the battle for best Mixtape "Gangsta Bitch Music: Vol. 2" Carli B went up against some heavy hitters Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar and Diddy for Hustler of the Year but she took the victory.

DJ Khaled accepted the award for Best Collabo Duo or Group for “Wild Thoughts” featuring Rihanna.

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Kendrick Lamar won for Album of the year for the album "Damn", defeating DJ Khaled’s “Grateful”, Future’s “FUTURE”, J. Cole’s “For Your Eyez Only”, Jay-‘s “4:44" and Migos album “Culture”. Kendrick Lamar wasn’t present to accept his award but this is the second accolade the west coast rapper has received in this category. He also won for Album of the Year in the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards for "Good Kid m.a.a.d City".


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No More East vs West, NBA Announces Changes to 2018 All Star Game Format

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For the first time in NBA history the 2018 All Star Game will not be a matchup between the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference.

On Tuesday, October 3, the National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Player Association released a statement announcing that there will be no more East vs West in the All  Star Game and new changes have been made.

With the new All Star Game format players from the goal is to see top players like Lebron James and Stephen Curry play on the same team. 

This new format will have two captains chosen from the leading fan votes. The captain will select his team from the players who are voted in as starters and reserve’s. These players will be chosen regardless of which conference they come from. Selecting the 24 players will remain the same, 12 players from the east and 12 players from the west. The teams will consist of 10 starters including two guards, which will be selected by a combination of fan votes, basketball players and basketball media. The 14 reserves will be selected by head coaches. They will vote for two guards, three front court players and two players of any position long as it’s from their conference. The head coaches are chosen based on whichever team chosen by votes had the best record.

The new changes to the NBA All Star Game format is set to take place next year before Spring season begins.

Here are how some of the players and members of the NBA responded to the new All Star Game format:

NBPA President Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets said he was thrilled with what the players and the league have done to improve the All-Star Game.

“We’re looking forward to putting on an entertaining show in L.A.” Paul said

Byron Spruell, NBA President, League Operations, also said he was excited about the new All Star format.

Stephen Curry says he thinks the change is great for the game to spice it up a little bit.

“I think it really would have been interesting if they would have picked 24 All Stars total,” Steve Kerr said.

However, Richard Jefferson of the Cavaliers isn’t too thrilled about the new changes. He said he is fed up with what the NBA All Star Game has devolved to.

It’s really kind of a joke,” Jefferson said.

The 2018 All Star Game voting process is hosted by Verizon and will begin on Monday December 25 on ESPN, ABC and TNT.

The 2018 All Star Game starters and captains will be revealed Thursday, January 18, 2018 on TNT. The reserves will be revealed on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 on TNT.

On Sunday, February 18, 2018 the 67th NBA All Star Game will be held at the Staples Center at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on TNT.


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