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Chris Brown Announces 20th Anniversary Tour With Summer Walker & Bryson Tiller – The R Report
Chris Brown has reached a whopping 20 years in the music industry, and he’s celebrating by heading out on the road with Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller. Titled the Breezy Bowl XX Tour, the international trek will hit stadiums throughout Europe and North America when it kicks off in Amsterdam in June. It makes its way to the States in late July, where it wraps in Breezy’s new home base of Las Vegas in September. “TEAM BREEZY !!!!!TEAM BREEZY!!!TEAM BREEZY!!!!!BREEZY BOWL 20th anniversary TOUR!!!!!!!!!! CELEBRATING 20 years of CB,” he wrote in his announcement on Instagram. “So excited to be able to share this moment with the world and my amazing fans. I CANT WAIT TO SEE ALL YALLS BEAUTIFUL FACES. IMA TAKE YALL THREW THESE ERAS BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY GIVE YALL MY HEART AND SOUL.”
Kanye West Disses Jay-Z, John Legend, Kendrick Lamar & More In Wild Interview with Akademiks – The R Report
Kanye West, unsurprisingly, has used his much-teased sit-down with Akademiks to go off on just about every figure in Hip Hop he can think of. Greeting the media personality at a hotel in L.A. wearing a swastika chain along with a Sean John shirt in support of Diddy, Yeezy changed into a black Ku Klux Klan outfit which he wore for the vast majority of the interview. The almost hour-long conversation was equally controversial as the rap legend attacked everyone from JAY-Z and Frank Ocean to Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott. Ye also took shots at previously close collaborators such as Pusha T, Playboi Carti, Ty Dolla $ign and John Legend, as well as his ex-wife Kim Kardashian. The Chicago native, who has made headlines in recent months for increasingly inflammatory rants on social media, further ruffled feathers by defending Diddy and R. Kelly, who have both been accused of sex crimes. Longtime frenemy Drake also received some surprise support for Ye over his high-profile feud with Kendrick and ensuing legal battle with Universal Music Group. https://youtu.be/hrVRGB0oWgs?si=4tiT-V3gXj-vldC3
Yella Beezy Released From Jail On $750K – The R Report
Yella Beezy has been released from jail on $750k bond, where he was being held for an alleged murder-for-hire plot in the death of Mo3. Five years after Mo3 (real name Melvin Noble Jr.) was shot and killed in his hometown of Dallas, Beezy was indicted over the fatal attack on March 20 following a grand jury verdict. His bond was listed at $2 million, but according to CBS News, it was reduced to $750k during a bond hearing on Thursday (March 27) and he was able to bail out by paying 10 percent of it under Texas bail bond laws. That same day, footage of the 2020 murder of Mo3 was released, showing the rapper being chased on foot on a highway in broad daylight. Beezy’s lawyers tell TMZ that the prosecutor has entered the shooting video into evidence. However, they added: “We look forward to fighting the case in court — Yella denies the charges.” Yella Beezy, who is best known for the 2017 hit “That’s On Me,” is accused of “orchestrating” the killing and hiring someone to shoot his rival. The 28-year-old was then shot several times, with the entire incident captured on nearby security cameras. Two men have previously been arrested in connection with the murder. Kewon Dontrell White and Devin Maurice Brown were both indicted in 2021 on various charges over their alleged involvement. The new indictment claims that Beezy hired White to commit the murder. White is currently serving a nine-year sentence on gun and drug charges related to the murder.
BX Sensation LadiiB Returns With New Single “Love That Last” – The R Report
Bronx indie artist LadiiB exudes a relatable sense of vulnerability in her latest single “Love That Last” produced by prodbyninez. A soulful intro about bouncing back and heading for better days sets the stage. LadiiB delivers a distinct blend of rhymes and vocals that embody her pain, being loyal during infidelity, and being a fool for setting high expectations. Stream “Love That Last” and stay tuned for LadiiB’s new EP ‘Ladii’s Way. https://open.spotify.com/album/6u5WiGa0hTTZ4f3jJmG7de Stream “Love That Last” on preferred platforms - https://unitedmasters.com/m/625583925c3da6701421273f Connect with LadiiB on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ladii_b_
Kanye West Drops New Album “BULLY” On Select Streaming Site – The R Report
Kanye West has dropped an early version of his new album Bully on select streaming services, but not in the way you might think. Over the weekend, the controversial rap legend released the unfinished project as a 45-minute music video on YouTube and Apple Music. Titled “BULLY V1,” the video is the same short film that Kanye leaked last week in the midst of yet another explosive rant on social media. The black-and-white visual, shot by Ye and edited by Hype Williams, follows the rapper’s nine-year-old son Saint as he takes on waves of wrestlers with a mallet in the ring. Where the streaming version differs, however, is in the music itself. BULLY V1 features nine songs instead of 10, with the Playboi Carti and Ty Dolla $ign-assisted “Melrose” being cut from the tracklist due to Kanye’s issues with the two artists. https://youtu.be/MkYMss0iUZY?si=iWhUU4VMwvYoW2Pn
Playboi Carti’s “Music” Debuts At #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart – The R Report
Playboi Carti reigns supreme on this week’s Billboard 200 thanks to his latest album Music, but he doesn’t agree with the final sales tally. According to Billboard, Carti’s long-awaited third LP, which was finally released on March 14, has debuted at number one on the chart after earning 298,000 equivalent units in its first week. Streams accounted for the vast majority of that figure, with 384 million on-demand streams equating to 283,000 units. The remaining 15,000 came from pure album sales and TEA (track equivalent album) units. With these stats, Music marks the biggest rap debut of 2025 and the second largest among all genres, behind only The Weeknd‘s Hurry Up Tomorrow which opened with 490,000 sales. https://open.spotify.com/album/0fSfkmx0tdPqFYkJuNX74a?si=kpQtqi60Tj6utgN47c1s9Q
Yella Beezy Charged With Murder Over Death Of Mo3 – The R Report
Yella Beezy has been arrested and charged with capital murder over the killing of fellow Texas rapper Mo3. Five years after Mo3 (real name Melvin Noble Jr.) was shot and killed in his hometown of Dallas, Beezy was indicted over the fatal attack on Thursday (March 20) following a grand jury verdict. The 33-year-old rapper, who is best known for the 2017 hit “That’s On Me,” is accused of “orchestrating” the killing and hiring someone to shoot his rival. Mo3 was gunned down in November 2020 on Interstate 35E near Marsalis Avenue, where he was pursued by a balaclava-clad shooter after running from his vehicle. The 28-year-old was then shot several times, with the entire incident captured on nearby security cameras. Two men have previously been arrested in connection with the murder. Kewon Dontrell White and Devin Maurice Brown were both indicted in 2021 on various charges over their alleged involvement. The new indictment claims that Beezy hired White to commit the murder. White is currently serving a nine-year sentence on gun and drug charges related to the murder. Yella (real name Markies Conway) is currently being held in Dallas County Jail without bail and no bond has yet been set.
NBA YoungBoy’s Prison Release Date Moved Forward – The R Report
NBA YoungBoy will be home earlier than expected, as his prison release date has been moved up quite a bit. On Thursday (March 20), the Federal Bureau of Prisons database updated his release from July 27 of this year to three months earlier on April 26 – so YB will be home in just over a month. The controversial rapper previously agreed to a plea deal for a gun possession charge, as well as his involvement in a prescription medication fraud scheme. The result was a 23 month sentence, five years of probation and a $200,000 fine. He also had to give up the guns in question to the authorities. That deal appears to have since been amended, with YoungBoy receiving a sentencing reduction to include time served up until May 2024. Earlier this week, Birdman’s brother, Terrance “Gangsta” Williams, alleged that NBA YoungBoy had been thrown into solitary confinement at FCI Talladega federal prison in Alabama for hitting a Mississippi man “with a two-piece” who had yelled out Lil Durk‘s crew name “OTF” upon seeing the rapper. There is a history of beef between the pair and their respective crews, and it’s possible the man was just trying to bait YB without even actually being a part of OTF. But to Williams, YB is “in there standing on business,” and it apparently has not affected his prison release date. Back in 2023,YB admitted that his beef with Durk is all for “entertainment” after Gillie Da Kid said he wanted the two to squash their feud. “If both of them could hit the stage in the same night, it could show the young’uns that that shit ain’t that serious,” the rapper-turned-podcaster said. “The beef ain’t that serious. None of this drama is that serious.” In a video he captioned, “It ain’t what you think OG all this shit entertainment,” YoungBoy appeared to accept Gillie’s request while acknowledging he is still under house arrest. The Baton Rouge rap star also revealed that he and Lil Durk, who have been beefing on and off since 2021, talk every “two or three nights” about music. Durk later responded to YoungBoy, although it appears their issues are not yet settled as the Chicago rapper accused his rival of sending him a false home address. “You lied bout sending the address 7x when I asked I’m finna grab my coat 1 more time send the address,” he wrote on his Instagram Stories. YoungBoy later clarified the situation by saying in a video that his legal issues were what was stopping Durk from visiting his home.
Cam’ron & Ma$e To Drop New Joint EP – The R Report
Cam’ron has dropped the first track from his long-anticipated joint project with Ma$e. In a video posted on Instagram on Wednesday (March 19), Killa Cam performed a live snippet of the untitled song and revealed that his and Murda’s Willie Burgers EP will be released on July 4. Over a hard-hitting beat from ADM Beatz that sounds reminiscent of his mid ’00s era, the Dipset legend declares himself the best to ever come out of Harlem. “Shouts to Mason Betha, I’m Cameron Giles / I’m sorry, Richard Porter, I’m sorry, Kevin Chiles / I’m sorry, Bumpy Johnson, y’all always gettin’ cheddar / It come to Harlem, baby girl, nobody did it better,” he spits. Cam’ron revealed last year that he and Ma$e had recorded a collaborative album but they were unable to put it out due to his It Is What It Is co-host refusing to sign off on the release. Speaking on Instagram Live while relaxing on a yacht, Killa said: “Me and Ma$e got an album. He said we can’t put it out! I don’t know what it’s about. We did six, seven songs. We do the songs and then he says, ‘No.’ https://youtu.be/wO7b37ZzKiQ?si=MXn0a_iOVNBcGv92
Diddy Claims He’ll Beat Charge In Jail Call With Kanye West – The R Report
Diddy is certain he will beat the charges against him and be a free man soon enough, and shared those sentiments during a recent phone call with Kanye West. In a call between the pair obtained by The Shade Room, the embattled mogul pushed Ye to get back to having fun with music and thanked him for being the “only one” to check on both him and his kids while he’s behind bars. “When I get out I want to see you fucking tear down the stadiums,” Puff said. “I need to see you back on that stage actually rapping and fucking performing and everything.” Later in the call, he added, “This shit is fucking sad, n-gga. I’m Puff Daddy in jail. This shit is fucking sad as a muthafucka, b. The devil is a liar. “When I get out and get that fucking freedom, whew! I am not caring about nothing but muthafuckin’ being happy and I want you to feel that. […] You be careful out there because they definitely trying to end us. They can’t do it and they ain’t gon’ do it. I’m gonna beat this shit and get next to you and we gon’ raise our families and become the kings that we supposed to be.” Meanwhile, Diddy’s upcoming sex trial has been delayed to give both sides extra time to figure out jury selection, motions and disclosure of evidence. Deadline was in the court room on Friday (March 14), when the embattled mogul appeared for a pre-trial conference. The decision was made to postpone the trial by one week for the aforementioned issues to be ironed out, moving the date from May 5 to now May 12. https://youtu.be/dPgF16WcI0g?si=Mmy-0bWu-L00_HCH
A$AP Rocky Namedrops Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & Drake On New Song – The R Report
A$AP Rocky debuted a new song during his headline set at Rolling Loud California this past weekend and it references the rivalry between Kendrick Lamar, Drake and J. Cole. While perched on the edge of an actual helicopter, the Harlem rapper performed a previously unheard song and made it clear where he stands on the battle between Hip Hop’s “Big Three.” “I ain’t on J. Cole’s, I ain’t on Drake’s, I ain’t on Kendrick’s side / I choose homicide, they gon’ see a different side,” he declared on the tough-talking track, which appears to sample Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise.” The song also seemingly takes aim at A$AP Relli, Rocky’s former friend and A$AP Mob cohort who recently took him to trial (and lost) over claims the rap star shot him in 2021. “N-ggas do the most when they irrelevant / Claiming A$AP, but we were never friends,” he spits. Pretty Flacko also premiered a handful of other new songs during his set, including collaborations with Metro Boomin and BossMan Dlow, although he did not confirm whether they will appear on his forthcoming album Don’t Be Dumb. https://youtu.be/MOWJCfdeN4M?si=diBDpvmcFbjRfwid
Jack Harlow Becomes A Diamond-Selling Rapper – The R Report
Jack Harlow is officially a member of the elite diamond club and celebrated the feat alongside his birthday this week. On Thursday (March 13), the Louisville native brought in his 27th birthday with a whopping 11 new certifications from the RIAA – including a diamond certification for his breakout hit, “What’s Poppin.” Additionally, “Lovin On Me” and “First Class” are now 4x platinum, “Tyler Herro” is 3x platinum, “That’s What They All Say” is 2x platinum, “Churchill Downs,” “Come Home The Kids Miss You,” “Dua Lipa” and “SUVS” are all platinum and “Luv Is Dro” and “Route 66” have been certified gold. https://youtu.be/HIwAI05Y1fU?si=QdZE6JG-L0c8Yhgk
Playboi Carti Drops His Highly Anticipated Album “I Am Music” – The R Report
Playboi Carti‘s new album I Am Music did not drop at its scheduled release time of midnight on Friday (March 14), but the Atlanta rapper has offered up an explanation for its continued delay. The long-awaited album has still yet to be released on streaming services as of this writing, but Carti has further fueled excitement by sharing the official tracklist via his record label Opium’s Instagram page. The project clocks in at a lengthy 30 songs and boasts appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Future, Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Skepta and Ty Dolla $ign. Playboi Carti — I Am Music (Tracklist): 1. Pop Out2. Crush (feat. Travis Scott)3. K Pop4. Evil Jordan5. Mojo Jojo (feat. Kendrick Lamar)6. Philly (feat. Travis Scott)7. Radar8. Rather Lie (feat. The Weeknd)9. Fine Shit10. Backdoor (feat. Kendrick Lamar)11. Toxic (feat. Skepta)12. Munyun13. Crank14. Charge Dem Hoes a Fee (feat. Future)15. Good Credit (feat. Kendrick Lamar)16. I Seeeee You Baby Boi17. Wake Up F1lthy (feat. Travis Scott)18. Jumpin (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)19. Trim (feat. Future)20. Cocaine Nose21. We Need All Da Vibes (feat. Young Thug & Ty Dolla $ign)22. Olympian23. OPM Babi24. Twin Trim (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)25. Like Weezy26. Dis 1 Got It27. Walk28. HBA29. Overly30. South Atlanta Baby Some of these names make multiple cameos: Travis appears on three songs (“Crush,” “Philly” and “Wake Up F1lthy”) while Future appears on two (“Charge Dem Hoes a Fee” and “Trim”), as does Uzi (“Jumpin” and “Twin Trim”). https://open.spotify.com/album/0fSfkmx0tdPqFYkJuNX74a?si=dUbjG9ckTY2pgWkQQi0mOQ
@olee229 Returns With His Highly Anticipated New Album “Trapatiza IV- Backroad Ballads” – The R Report
The 229 Legend Ole-E have returned with his highly anticipated album Trapatiza 4 Backroad Ballads. This album is full of bangers featuring the smash single Jealousy. Also featuring tracks like He's Been Good, Let's Talk Bout It, Backroad Ballads, 700 Horses, Marriage After Sex, and much more!! Trapatiza 4 Backroad Ballads is available now on all major digital platforms. https://open.spotify.com/album/18SpP7QXdROKbAXj9bXlS9?si=r1hUDNqLR1u5Z7oKd7_i1w
@ButtaGoHarder To Drop Her Highly Anticipated EP Entitled “Tatted Skriptures” – The R Report
One of the hottest female lyricists in the game ButtaGoHarder is gearing up to drop her highly anticipated new EP entitled Tatted Skriptures. This Trap Gospel EP is going to showcase her lyrical skills, and how she continues to evolve as one of the best artists in the game. She can go bar for bar with any artist male, or female. ButtaGoHarder new EP Tatted Skriptures is scheduled to hit all major digital platforms April 15th.
Listen to @King_Jril (J-Rakks) New Visual Entitled “Inside” – The R Report
One of the most consistent artists in South Georgia right now J-Rakks have return with his latest single, and visual entitled Inside. Rakks continues to show his musical skills, showing you that not only he can rap, but he can sing as well. Check you the new single from J-Rakks in the link below. https://youtu.be/kc_QVFWP2hg?si=CkHkbA0LQduotWBH
The Rick Ross & 50 Cent Beef Continues – The R Report
Rick Ross has viciously hit back at 50 Cent, bringing his rap rival’s long-deceased mother into their beef. In a lengthy video rant posted to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday (March 12), Rozay did not hold back on his longtime nemesis and his crew. “I didn’t know that they say I was the only person that fucked 50 Cent up. I ain’t know that, I’ma be honest. Tony Yayo told 50 Cent himself — y’all can Google it. Tony Yayo said, ‘I wouldn’t do that if I was [him],'” he said, referencing the G-Unit rapper’s recent comments about 50’s feuds with Ross, Big Meech and others. “‘Cause Tony Yayo know them n-ggas ain’t got no money! Come on, man. Look at Tony Yayo and Auntie Murda — them n-ggas need facials. Old n-ggas whose skin ain’t even right, boy.” Ross continued clowning Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda, saying: “Them n-ggas scared bad, man. You see that n-gga Auntie Murda? N-gga ain’t never killed nothing. That n-gga need a facial so bad. When I be seeing them blackheads on them n-ggas’ skin. Damn! Them n-ggas doing bad.” He then turned his attention back to the G-Unit general: “But look, 50. Boy, I see you struggling making that G-Unit Film Studio out there in Louisiana where the cheapest land at. You thought you was gon’ be able to do it and get them loans.” “What’s wrong? What’s taking so long?” he added. “You ain’t even build the G-Unit Studio yet. That might be why when I stood next to [Big] Meech yo knees buckled. Put your back against the wall. Poor n-gga, you a poor hustler [laughs].” The MMG mogul then referenced 50’s late mother Sabrina Jackson, who died in a house fire when he was a kid: “I know you wanna make your momma one of them walking stars they put down there. Fuck how your momma live, n-gga. Make her her own walking star.” https://youtu.be/6-b2mrUZQBE?si=P4RL0KyLKkcoXu2E
West Philly’s Sam G Presents “You Tonight” Ft. Mosberg Banga – The R Report
West Philly’s own Sam G presents his latest single, “You Tonight,” featuring Mosberg Banga. The track is not G’s signature gritty anthem; rather, smooth rhymes over chill arrangements. He showcases nothing but game to pull the flyest. Uncanny storytelling leaves a lasting impression, and it is almost impossible to resist his charm. Stream “You Tonight” and connect below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZup31KzkXI&t=3s Instagram @samg_63st
2Pac Unreleased Music Up For For Sale For $250K – The R Report
2Pac‘s extremely rare lyrics and recordings have now been put on sale to the highest bidder. TMZwas the first major outlet to notice that the online auction site Moments In Time is selling what they’re billing as “Unknown Tupac Songs and Recordings.” The auction site explains: “In late 1990/early1991 Tuapc composed and recorded an unreleased album for a group called Jesse and the Kidz. It was never released due to the tragic death of one of the band members. Not only are the lyrics totally unknown-the recordings of 3 of the album’s songs with Tupac in the lead are as well.” Photos reveal that the package comes with handwritten lyrics and a cassette containing three songs: “Leave Us Kidz Alone,” “Streetz Got Ya Babies” and “Bedtime Storiez.” No price is listed on the auction site, but TMZ reports that the lyrics and recordings are available for $250,000. That price gets the buyer only the lyrics and recordings — not the rights to reproduce or profit from them.
Lil Wayne & The Hot Boys Walk Off Stage Amid Birdman’s Speech – The R Report
Lil Wayne and the Hot Boys seemingly could not care less about what Birdman had to say during a recent show – walking right off stage while the Cash Money mogul was in the middle of a speech. In a video clip that circulated on Tuesday (March 11), Baby can be seen heaping praise on Weezy to the crowd, only to turn around and see the entire Hot Boys crew had already began to exit. With the mic still in his hand, Wayne can be heard telling him, “Aight. Aight.” This isn’t the only incident that went down on the Hot Boys reunion tour with Birdman. At another show, he raised eyebrows after seemingly falling asleep in the middle of the performance. In footage of the unsettling moment, which went viral late last month, Birdman can be seen standing on stage behind Turk when his head drops and he stays motionless for over 15 seconds. https://youtu.be/BBeJkDSuWa8?si=9e7T2e_xXBbo0HMh
Casket D Releases His Latest Project “Dr. Eams” – The R Report
Indie artist Casket D releases his new project titled 'Dr. Eams. The album serves as a coping mechanism where he finds solace and refuge. His healing is woven by emotional baggage, loss, and grief. Stream Dr. Eams and connect with Casket D below. https://open.spotify.com/album/3ac5UpXZj6cHc9mcCOZY4F X: @casket_mgb
Ladi Miz Debuts Compilation Album ‘The Sound Of My Pen’ – The R Report
Ladi Miz, a celebrated singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, debuts her compilation album titled 'The Sound Of My Pen.' The 7-track project showcases a collection of tracks she's written. She is also featured on two of the records, Deflection and Explore. The NY star invites listeners into a creative canvas open to TV, film, movies, video games, and commercials. Stream the album and connect with Ladi Miz below. Stream ‘The Sound Of My Pen’ on preferred platforms - https://snd.click/ftlm Connect with Ladi Miz - https://ladimiz.page/
Kendrick Lamar & SZA “Luther” Hits #1 On The Hot 100 Chart For The 3rd Week In a Row – The R Report
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are still on top, as their duet “Luther” has remained at the number one spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for the third week in a row. Billboard confirmed the track’s spot on Monday (March 10). The song now ties “Not Like Us” and “Like That” for Kendrick’s longest stay at No. 1. SZA and Kendrick are set to hit the road soon on their Grand National Tour, which was announced earlier this year. The arena tour kicks off on April 19 in Minneapolis, MN and wraps up on June 18 in Landover, MD, with stops in cities such as Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Chicago along the way. In January, SZA also made it clear that she’s open to doing a full album with Kendrick after Sherri Shepherd said their collabs were the results of pairing “a genius with a genius.” “Would you and Kendrick together consider doing a joint album?” Shepherd asked on her talk show. “I would love that,” SZA replied, to audience applause. https://youtu.be/HfWLgELllZs?si=cjlgz4I6eahfNu99
Ma$e Dropping New Album On First Day Of Diddy’s Trial – The R Report
Ma$e has boldly announced that he will be dropping his first album in over 20 years on the opening day of Diddy‘s sex trafficking trial. The former Bad Boy rapper shared the news on his sports talk show It Is What It Is, saying while wearing headphones: “I’m listening to the songs that [Cam’ron] picked out of the stuff I made … It’s gonna be crazy. We had to pick the right records. I let him pick the right records.” Asked by guest co-host Maurice Clarett when fans can expect his new album to arrive, the Harlem native replied with a smirk: “May 25th. The first day of the Diddy trial. We’re dropping. You like that? You made me put it out there.” Murda then revealed that the project will be a triple-disc effort and said: “Now we even.” It’s worth noting that Diddy’s trial is actually scheduled to begin on May 5. It’s unclear if Ma$e will adjust his album release date to coincide with the actual start of the trial. Ma$e did not reveal a title for the project, but it will be his first album since 2004’s Welcome Back and first full-length offering since his 2009 mixtape I Do The Impossible. https://youtu.be/jupiYbP8ATY?si=IRuNLuy29nSgX2Js
Reality TV Series “She Hustle-Chicago” Premiers On IHQ Network – The R Report
A Chicago-based reality TV show, She Hustle-Chicago, premiered March 3rd on IHQ Network. The series stars 5 Chicago-native entrepreneurs and business owners. It boasts an all-Black, all-female cast, including forerunner and show creator Sade “Dae” Jones, executive producer, serial entrepreneur, and brand strategist; Shatara Connor, Pretty Hair Boss Salon & Suites owner and Pony Tail Girl Hair Line owner; Mz. Ronneisha, Lavish Furs, Pretty Hair Weave & Salon Suites owner; Mona Skye, credit repair specialist, real estate developer, and Skye Plaza & Suites owner; and recording artist Glizzy Glo. The series centers itself around ambition, resilience, and the power of Black entrepreneurship as five fierce female business owners hold their own in the face of challenge and triumph. Currently, the show is slotted for six 24-minute episodes. The premiere and all subsequent episodes are free to watch on the IHQ Network's Radiant TV app. More On “She Hustle - Chicago”: INSTAGRAM WATCH TEASER
Singer & Songwriter Ladi Miz Returns With Hot New Single “The Sound Of My Pen” – The R Report
Singer & Songwriter Ladi Miz returns with a hot new single titled The Sound Of My Pen. Miz lures listeners in with an enticing R&B and Hip Hop nuptial. Confidence and sex appeal exude through striking melodies and a plea for sexual healing. Miz knows just what and who she wants. Stream The Sound Of My Pen and connect below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0JpZkuBZhE Stream on preferred platforms: https://snd.click/ftlm Connect with Ladi Miz - https://ladimiz.page/
@TheRReport1 April Indie Spotlight: @jcenae – The R Report
Jacqueline Cenae Williams a.k.a. (J’Cenae) was born February 6, 1986 to Murindia and the late Clanater Williams in Rolling Fork, MS. J’Cenae began singing at her local church and also competed in talent shows, and pageants. In 2004 she auditioned for the local American Idol and won a spot to audition in New Orleans, LA and in Denver, Colorado in 2005. Her ability lead her to a music scholarship at Alcorn State University, where she performed with ASU Gospel Choir, ASU Concert Choir and Singers With A Purpose (S.W.A.P). Once leaving Alcorn around 2008, she began singing background for Blues singer Nathaniel Kimble and Chris Ivy. In 2010 she began traveling with the legendary Marvin Sease. After his passing she began concentrating on her own music career. She continued to sing background for artist such as Vick Allen, Lacee, and Nellie Tiger Travis. In 2016 J’Cenae released a single entitled Good Stuff. J’Cenae has performed at numerous of venues with her band. She has performed in MS, LA, AL, AR, TX, AND at a number of Blues Festivals and Casino’s. She has also performed on shows with Tucker, Avail Hollywood, Dave Mack, Pokey, Bobby Rush, Grady Champion, Sweet Angel, Karen Wolf, Magic One, Rhomey and Calvin Richardson just to name a few. In 2018, J’Cenae’s career started to flourish, when National recording artist Windell B took her under his wing. They began appearing on shows together, and in 2019, recorded her hit new single “I’ll Be down in a Minute” featuring The Boss Windell B. This single was released in 2020 and is now being played throughout the United States and Africa. J’Cenae has been nominated for a Jackson Music Award (Best Engineered track) “I’ll be down in a minute. In 2022, J’Cenae recorded Moving at your speed featuring fellow Mississippi artist J-Wonn. During this time J’Cenae continued to travel all over making her mark. In 2023 J’Cenae decided to further her career by launching her own Record Label (Raw Soul Muzik Group). In July of 2023 J’Cenae released her first single under her own record label entitled Set The Groove. This is a groovy party song that came out just in time for the summer, J’Cenae was also honored as one of the Queens of Soul by the Jackson Music Awards in 2023. August 4, 2023 J’Cenae’s latest single written by J-Wonn was released on all digital outlets. https://open.spotify.com/album/3hOyifwGArtAQHEd5y32Zy?si=y02RShXzQLOwjH795tf2fQ
@TheRReport1 April DJ of the Month: @djshizm – The R Report
A 20 year DJ veteran with 11 years on air, he is serious about his craft. Not only is he musically educated he is also a graduate of Florida State University. This is his mission My Mission is to create greater popularity, so that I have longevity in this business. I will do this by, dedicating my time and my skills to the music I play, for the crowds I entertain.
Jus-P & G-Clef Da Mad Komposa Drop Lyric Video For “Chain Letters” Ft. Killa Kali & Realio Sparkzwell – The R Report
Jus-P and G-Clef Da Mad Komposa drop a lyric video for Chain Letters featuring Killa Kali and Realio Sparkzwell. The record is the second release off their new collaborative album, 'Xavier and Logan.' Hard-hitting drums looped with boom-bap cadences set the tone for pure Hip Hop. The song's verses serve as the trio's letters to the game, with no hook needed, just straight fiery bars. Weak and whack rappers take heed to minutes of authenticity. Press play on the lyric video for Chain Letters and connect below. https://youtu.be/8FGnNZim5Nw?si=KWqlVpv37AViJY_d Connect @Jusp100 @chambermusik Stream on preferred platforms - LISTEN NOW: https://orcd.co/chainletters
@TheRReport1 April Miss Unique of the Month: Lex Paradize – The R Report
Lex Paradize, a 26-year-old Georgia Peach from Atlanta. She is a model, singer and entrepreneur. Lex has a huge passion for modeling and singing, as she loves to be in front of the camera. You can always catch her on set of sexy swimwear and lingerie shoot, but she also enjoys creative projects like body paint or playing dress up. Lex has been published in two magazines, hosts for multiple clubs and has been a brand ambassador for a few companies such as Laque Apparel and Playground Apparel. She is available for photo shoots and videos in Atlanta but is also available to travel. Lex is always eager to and always bring a dope energy, passion, and fierceness to every project she has been a part of!
@TheRReport1 April Producer of the Month: @EazyDuzIt3000 – The R Report
Darrell “EazyDuzIT” Eady is creator from the 229 area. He has been making beats and engineering for 15 years. He has produced beats for artist like Foran Cash, Bunkie White, Mike Smith, Ball Greezy, etc... Currently based in Tampa FL, he is an engineer at Wesley Chapel Studios. He is also owner of Mofire Production and Media LLC which a media company that creates photo/video content. In partnership with I Move Different LLC they produce ‘It’s A Vibe Radio podcast”. He also Works with The R Report Magazine as Marketing Officer. Interested in connecting with Eazy follow him on Instagram: @EazyDuzIT3000.
Jim Jones Challenges Cam’ron To $10M Fight: “I’ll Box Ya Head Off” – The R Report
Jim Jones has thrown down the gauntlet and challenged Cam’ron to settle their differences in the boxing ring. The Dipset rapper appeared on The Breakfast Club on Thursday (February 27) where he was asked about his recently rekindled feud with Killa Cam. While Capo largely downplayed the drama with his former groupmate, who he referred to as his “brother” for life, there was one comment in particular that got under his skin. “You don’t get no credit for [jumpstarting careers]. They say all Jim do is send people to jail,” Charlamagne Tha God said, referencing Cam’ron’s recent taunt on his sports talk show It Is What It Is. “How I send people to jail? How?! What are these n-ggas smoking? They smoking new drugs out here!” Jones shot back. When Charlamagne clarified that the claim was made by Cam, the “We Fly High” hitmaker grew heated and challenged his former Diplomatic to a fight — for the right price, of course. “He’s a birdhead. He don’t want no smoke. I’ll box his head off. Where’s the ring at?” he said. “You getting money, right? $10 million right now. Today, n-gga. I’ll catch a flight wherever you at. You with Mayweather and ’em. $10 million. I’ll meet you in any boxing ring.” He added: “Now go make some jokes about that on your next show. I’ll box your head off. You know that. Don’t play with me. Now go type about that.” https://youtu.be/0uqvdaL_hCI?si=jqEuUQPHQ6McVfT-
Master P Named President of Basketball Operations at the University of New Orleans – The R Report
Master P just added another title to his resume, as he’s been named the President of Basketball Operations at the University of New Orleans. During a press conference on Wednesday (February 26), the No Limit mogul shared his big plans for his new role. “Today is history,” he said. “We’ve come a long way. Growing up in New Orleans, when I was a kid, I looked at the University of New Orleans basketball program as probably one of the best in the country. Every kid wanted to come to the Lakefront Arena and be a part of this. “I’m just so appreciative and blessed that God has given me this opportunity … to rebuild this program. We gonna change this. This is our culture, this is our team and this is our family. We want to give that family love out here to the city to bring the people back where it should be at.” https://youtu.be/mZSIL16ci7w?si=0vRmUknj0vStU-KK
Drake & PartyNextDoor’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart – The R Report
Drake and PartyNextDoor‘s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U has officially knocked Kendrick Lamar‘s GNX from the top spot on the Billboard 200. The album, which is Drake’s 14th to top the chart, sold 246,000 equivalent units in its debut week on sale. With the accolade, Drake now ties JAY-Z and Taylor Swift for being the solo artist with the most number one albums in the chart’s near 70-year history. Only The Beatles, with 19, have more. Drake has now released 14 number one albums in 15 years while $ome $exy $ongs 4 U is PND’s first album to reach the summit of the Billboard 200. https://open.spotify.com/album/6Rl6YoCarF2GHPSQmmFjuR?si=72KOtfAwSRiq-_0cervmQg
A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty On All Counts In Shooting Trial – The R Report
A$AP Rocky has officially been declared not guilty on all counts in his felony assault trial, where he was accused of shooting A$AP Relli in November 2021. After kicking off on January 24, the trial came to a close after nearly three weeks on Friday (February 14). The jury gathered to deliberate on Tuesday (February 18) and after around three hours, they came to a conclusion. In reaction to the news, cheers broke out and Rocky jumped over the barrier to hug his family in the front row. As he left, Rocky told jurors, “Thank y’all for saving my life. Thank y’all for making the right decision.” Prosecutor Paul Przelomiec reminded jurors in his closing argument that the case boils down to whether Rocky’s gun was real or fake. The rapper claimed it was a prop gun. Rocky was charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, which would come with a maximum 24 years in prison if convicted. However, prosecutors were prepared to recommend eight to 10 years.
Stream Drake’s & PARTYNEXTDOOR New Album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” – The R Report
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR‘s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. The 21-track project features plenty of sultry (and slightly toxic) late-night R&B from the OVO Sound duo, who have built up quite the creative chemistry over the last decade. It’s also laced with a few subliminal jabs aimed at the 6 God’s various enemies — Kendrick Lamar and Joe Budden included. https://open.spotify.com/album/6Rl6YoCarF2GHPSQmmFjuR?si=Kj7icCJpTvCxaF3Qeoa0Xg
Mrs Dolla Returns With Her New EP “Trail Ride Party” – The R Report
Mrs. Dolla continues to showcase you musical skills. From bringing that nice, and soulful R&B to showing you that she can do the popular southern soul as well. She brings you her new EP Trail Ride Party. Trail Ride Party feature two new southern soul singles. Country Man, and Trail Ride Party. Mrs. Dolla is already breaking on the Southern Soul charts with her Trail Ride Party. Check out her new EP in the link below. https://open.spotify.com/album/48HDkHSppYJFFc9uYc4Ihi?si=eIV1GPQwQsex3pXtwLrpyw
The Weeknd’s “Hurry Up Tomorrow” Debuts At #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart – The R Report
The Weeknd‘s new album Hurry Up Tomorrow has arrived on the Billboard 200 with a bang – coming in at No. 1 and nearly going gold in just one week. According to Billboard, the new LP earned 490,500 equivalent album units in the week ending February 6 – less than 10k units away from going gold. This marks the largest week for any album since Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department moved 2.6 million units in May 2024 , and the biggest week for an R&B/hip-hop album since Travis Scott’s Utopia moved 496k units in August 2023. This is a significant increase from the XO singer’s last album, 2022’s Dawn FM, which sold 148k the first week and finished at No. 2 on the chart behind Gunna. Hurry Up Tomorrow was met with a ton of praise from Metro Boomin, who had nothing but great things to say about The Weeknd and producer Mike Dean. https://youtu.be/Bn-3ICGjz0U?si=VnJKmSu96ypgm2vW
Kendrick Lamar Becomes The First Artist To Have Three Albums In The Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart – The R Report
On Sunday (Feb. 16), Billboard unveiled the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200 chart. On the heels of his much-talked-about 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance, K-Dot's latest album, GNX, has returned to the No. 1 spot on the chart. The project moved another 236,000 equivalent album units. Of that tally, 116,000 are made of pure album sales, as the result of Kendrick releasing physical copies of the album last week. GNX returns to No. 1 after debuting in the top spot following its release last November with 319,000 equivalent album units.In addition to GNX, two more Kendrick Lamar albums have returned to the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. 2017’s chart-topping DAMN. rises from No. 29 to No. 9, and 2012’s good kid, m.A.A.d city jumps from No. 27 to No. 10, moving 39,000 and 37,000 units, respectively. It's no surprise Kendrick Lamar's streams are spiking. He has gained around 15 million monthly Spotify listeners since last week's Super Bowl performance.
From Freshman to Leader: How to Make the Most of Your HBCU Experience By Anaya Balkcom – The R Report
From Freshman to Leader: How to Make the Most of Your HBCU Experience? By Anaya Balkcom Every day I attend my HBCU I learn more about what cultivates a successful HBCU experience.The HBCU experience is culminated by a multitude of experiences that provide a sense of community,and brilliance. Over time, I’ve realized the factor that plays the largest role in this culmination ofexperiences is student leadership.Student leadership is a phrase that describes a student taking on a role in leadership. Sinceorganizations play a large role on my HBCU’s campus, this means that student leadership plays an evengreater role. When looking for organizations to join it’s best to look for those that align with your major.This will allow you to learn more about the major, gain experience in the field, and connect with yourclassmates. My student-leadership experience began during my sophomore year of college. I internedunder two vice-president leadership positions within two prominent communication organizations oncampus. I chose these organizations because they aligned with my major and I had a passion for the workI was doing within it. These internships allowed me to view the organization experience from a leadershipperspective. Going from a member to a leadership role is a drastic difference. While it is a drastic difference, it is not impossible. Being in this position just means that you nowhave to look at situations from all aspects. As a member, we often tend to view matters from our ownperspective, rarely seeking out a difference in opinion. Whereas being a leader, you have to look at thingsfrom a management perspective and a member perspective in order to ensure everyone is enjoyingthemselves and being treated equally.The road to leadership was not always an easy road. I’ve realized that in order to be an effectiveleader you need to be willing to learn something new every day. If you would’ve asked me, freshman yearif I saw myself fulfilling a leadership role for an organization in the future, I might have said no. At thetime, I couldn’t even imagine how I would juggle leading an organization, my school work, and hangingout with friends. Luckily Rome was not built in a day! Over time I’ve learned ways to optimize the most of my time, allowing me to pour into thedifferent parts of my life without running empty. I have also learned that you need to handle life one dayat a time. You don’t need to learn the ins and outs of your position in a day. Let it come gradually, makesome mistakes, this will allow you to learn the value of the decisions you make. Remember this is yourfirst time, and give yourself some grace. If you’re a member of an organization, please make sure to grantyour leaders some grace as well. They work extremely hard to bring you the best experience while stilltrying to foster their own memories. Also, please remember student leadership does not end at leadership roles within organizations.Student leadership is also lending a helping hand to a classmate, or sparking a discussion in class. Studentleadership to me means sparking change within your community and leading your classmates on the pathto success. Student leadership starts with a student willing to spark change and ends with other studentsbeing inspired to carry on and cultivate the change.