HipHopDX – This week in Hip Hop, 21 Savage was launched from ICE custody and made an look on Good Morning America to discuss the scenario. Additionally, up-and-coming rapper YNW Melly was charged with the homicide his associates. Lastly, the 2019 Grammy Awards featured some huge wins for Hip Hop.
21 Savage Is Free
After spending greater than every week in ICE’s custody, 21 Savage posted a $100,00zero bond and was launched on Wednesday (February 13).
Following his launch, the I Am > I Was artist stopped by Good Morning America on Friday (February 15) for an interview about his expertise. When requested about whether or not or not his reworked “A Lot” verse about immigration had one thing to do together with his arrest as many imagine, 21 was not sure.
“My attorneys assume that,” 21 stated. “I don’t actually know. I can’t actually say. I might see why individuals would assume that.”
The Atlanta-raised rap star, born She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was arrested by ICE on February three. Within the course of, his British citizenship was revealed to the shock many followers.
Because of his ICE detainment, 21 missed out on his deliberate look on the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (February 10). His multi-platinum hit “Rock Star” with Publish Malone was nominated for Document the 12 months and Finest Rap/Sung Efficiency.
Watch 21 Savage’s Good Morning America look right here.
YNW Melly Charged With Homicide
YNW Melly was arrested for allegedly murdering his two associates YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy. He was charged with first-degree homicide on Wednesday (February 13) together with a 20-year-old man named Cortlen Henry.
“Jamell Demons, a.ok.a. YNW Melly & Cortlen Henry have been arrested and charged with two counts first diploma homicide,” Miramar, Florida police wrote on Twitter. “The victims, Anthony Williams & Christopher Thomas Jr., have been killed on 10/26/2018. The investigation, supported by forensic proof, has concluded that Demons shot and killed Williams & Thomas Jr. and that Demons and Henry staged the crime scene to resemble a drive-by taking pictures.”
Earlier than turning himself in, Melly posted an image himself and the alleged victims whereas sustaining his innocence within the caption.
“I need you guys to know I really like you and respect each single one y’all, a pair months in the past I misplaced my two brothers by violence and now the system need to discover justice,” he wrote. “Sadly so much rumors and lies are being stated however no worries god is with me and my brother @ynw.bortlen and we would like y’all to recollect it’s a ynw Household I really like you @ynwsakchaser1 and 2ynwjuvy #freeus.”
Following his arrest, his 2017 track “Homicide On My Thoughts” rocketed up the Apple Music charts.
Learn extra about YNW Melly’s homicide cost right here.
2019 Grammy Awards
The 61st Annual Grammy Awards aired on Sunday evening (February 10) with Hip Hop artists taking residence fairly just a few awards.
Infantile Gambino was one the evening’s greatest winners. He nabbed awards for Document the 12 months, Music the 12 months, Finest Music Video and Finest Rap/Sung Efficiency. Elsewhere, Drake received Finest Rap Music for “God’s Plan.”
TDE’s Jay Rock earned his first Grammy Award for “King’s Lifeless” alongside Kendrick Lamar, Future and James Blake within the Finest Rap Efficiency class. The Black Panther soundtrack lower received in a uncommon tie with Anderson .Paak’s “Bubblin.”
One other enormous win was Cardi B, who took residence Finest Rap Album for Invasion Privateness. She devoted her win to the late Mac Miller, whose Swimming album was additionally nominated within the class.
Cardi’s win was celebrated by many, together with J. Cole and Pusha T. Not everybody was celebrating Cardi’s win although as she obtained some backlash from those that felt she didn’t deserve the accolade. This prompted her to briefly delete her Instagram.
Learn the total listing 2019 Grammy Award winners right here.
DX Evaluations
– Joell Ortiz & Fred The Godson — Gorilla Glue
– Drag-On — Barz On Hearth three
– Q Da Idiot & Kenny Beats — Unhealthy Influences
#DXCLUSIVES: Redman, Jacquees, Snow Tha Product & #ThrowbackThursdays
Redman Has A Message For Machine Gun Kelly After Listening to Eminem Diss Monitor
Redman stopped by HipHopDX HQ in Hollywood and spoke a few selection issues. Eminem’s rap battle with Machine Gun Kelly was among the many many subjects, prompting Funk Doc to disclose the one matter he felt MGK was out line for mentioning.
“MGK, you probably did an amazing job on that fuckin’ battle, however there’s one factor you by no means fuckin’ do. One factor. And that’s talkin’ a few man’s sweatpants,” Redman stated throughout the interview. “You possibly can speak about his mama, however you don’t speak about a person’s sweatsuit.
“I used to be like, ‘Rattling, my boy Em is sporting so much sweatsuits these days.’ Possibly that’s his comfortability. For him to say, , ‘them corny sweatsuits,’ I laughed, however I unhappy what, he’s younger and perhaps in the future he’s gonna perceive what sporting sweatsuits is about when he will get a sure age.”
Watch the total interview with Redman right here.
Understanding The Distinction In Jacquees’ King Of R&B Declare
HipHopDX author Cherise Johnson spoke with Jacquees, who lately made waves by claiming the “King R&B” title. However, he needs to make it clear he’s solely talking for his technology.
“You gotta come watch me at a present,” he clarify in protection his crown. “You gotta see how these individuals act. You gotta see how I do it. The whole lot we put out went gold or platinum. I do numbers, I do my thang and I’m the most popular. I’m the most popular, interval my technology. Everyone wanna see Jacquees. And I say that humbly.”
Learn the total Jacquees interview right here.
Snow Tha Product Displays On Her Profession As She “Vibes Larger”
DX’s Bernadette Giacomazzo caught up with Snow Tha Product to speak about her newest album Vibe Larger in an unique interview.
“Vibe Larger is absolutely all about elevating,” she stated. “It’s not nearly elevating pressionally — though actually, it touches on that — but it surely’s about elevating in each method you understand how. Personally. Pressionally. Spiritually.
“You understand, I’ve been round for a very long time. And I delight myself on not solely being round for such a very long time however persistently elevating in the whole lot I do. I’m now in a spot the place I’ve artists underneath my very own label now that I’m impartial. Individuals ask me if I’m scared that, however what have I acquired to be scared for? I’ve been doing it this manner for the longest time.”
Learn the total Snow Tha Product interview right here.
#ThrowbackThursdays: Funky four + 1 Turns into 1st Hip Hop Act On Community Tv
Funky four + 1 was the primary Hip Hop act to ever make an look on community tv, performing “That’s The Joint” on Saturday Night time Stay due to the assistance Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry. HipHopDX regarded again on the historic second for Throwback Thursdays.
Learn extra about Funky four +1 right here.