HipHopDX – This week in Hip Hop, Lifetime’s docu-series Surviving R. Kelly aired and made waves on social media. Additionally, Layzie Bone unleashed one other diss observe geared toward Migos titled “Annihilation.” Lastly, Diddy reportedly believes Cassie is relationship private coach Alex Superb to harm him.
“Surviving R. Kelly” Doc Airs Regardless of Lawsuit Risk
Surviving R. Kelly started airing Thursday evening (January three) on Lifetime although Kelly’s authorized crew threatened the community with a lawsuit.
The docu-series uncovered Kelly for his inappropriate sexual relationships with underage ladies and the abuse that girls in his life endured, whereas additionally analyzing how so many younger black ladies ended up within the fingers a predator over time. Although many A-list stars who’ve labored with Kelly declined to go on document and denounce the R&B singer, John Legend had no drawback doing so, referring to him as a “serial rapist.”
Throughout the first two episodes, Kelly’s relationship with the late Aaliyah was detailed and a solid marriage certificates surfaced on-line quickly after, exhibiting her age was listed as 18 years outdated when she was really solely 15 on the time.
Regardless of the controversy, Kelly’s music has seen a rise in streams for the reason that collection started.
Learn extra about Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly doc right here.
Layzie Bone Continues Migos Feud With New Diss
Layzie Bone isn’t completed flaming Migos. The Bone Thugs-n-Concord member launched one other diss observe titled “Annihilation.”
His earlier diss, “Let Me Go Migo,” was described as “wack” by 21 Savage, however this new lower is seemingly one other try to hold the drama going.
Hearken to Layzie’s “Annihilation” right here.
Cassie Strikes On From Diddy With Private Coach He Employed
Cassie has rebounded from her breakup with Diddy by relationship Alex Superb, a private coach he employed for her.
Sources advised Folks Journal that Diddy believes Cassie made the transfer to harm him realizing he’s nonetheless grieving over her and the mom his youngsters, Kim Porter, who handed away final November.
“If there’s anybody who is aware of how completely devastated Diddy has been since Kim’s dying, it’s Cassie,” an insider advised Folks. “He can’t imagine she feels the necessity to publish footage together with her new man. It’s like she did it to upset Diddy extra. The entire state of affairs is simply ridiculous. There’s simply no must publish footage on social media at this level. Diddy is having sufficient a tough time.”
Learn extra about Cassie and Diddy right here.
DX Critiques
– Kodak Black — Dying To Stay
– Huge Ok.R.I.T’s — TRIFECTA
– Conway — EIF 2: Eat What U Kill
– Azealia Banks — Icy Colours Change
#DXCLUSIVES: Candice Craig & Netflix’s Fowl Field
Candice Craig Debuts New Single “Bands Up” At NYE Soireé & Shares The Secret To Getting Yours Up In 2019
As a former member Def Jam-signed pop group Women United, Candice Craig is just not new to the music scene in any respect. However now, she’s received her eyes set on turning into a solo artist. She introduced in 2019 together with her new single “Bands Up” and defined to HipHopDX author Cherise Johnson how anybody can get their cash up within the new yr.
“Actually imagine in your self even once they inform you it’s not attainable,” she advised DX. “That, I really feel like, is the important thing to life. You don’t have any boundaries ever. Don’t let anybody inform you that. 25 no’s for one sure. Once you do not forget that ratio you’ll win. It’s what it’s. Not everybody goes to imagine in you and ‘Bands Up’ is about being a boss bae, proudly owning as much as it, getting your individual cash, your individual happiness and love. ‘Bands Up’ is common and I really feel prefer it’s one thing that every one males want to listen to, all girls want to listen to, all people. Imagine in your self and it’ll all occur.”
Learn the complete interview with Candice Craig right here.
“Fowl Field” Solid Discusses Worry, Inspiration & Household
DX author Bernadette Giacomazzo received the chance to talk to the solid and crew Netflix’s blockbuster movie Fowl Field. The meme-friendly film was produced by Christopher Morgan, who defined why he needed to flip the e book it’s based mostly on right into a film.
“After I first learn the e book, I couldn’t put it down,” Morgan defined. “It’s actually gripping from the primary character’s level view, and from the purpose view that it was a ‘thriller’ a novel. However greater than the rest, it was all about somebody dealing with their fears head-on, and that’s the purpose I wished to make with the movie.”
Learn the complete interview with the solid Fowl Field right here.