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Today In Hip Hop History: Nas’ Third LP ‘I Am’ Turns 25 Years Old!

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Released by Columbia Records, Nas’ third album, I Am, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album sold 470,000 copies in its first week and was certified double platinum in the United States. The album was nominated in 2000 for Best Rap Album at the 43rd Grammy Awards.

Originally intended to be a double album titled I Am…The Autobiography, the album was arguably Nas’ most honest and poetic project at the time. Although the additional tracks were scrapped due to bootlegging of the original sessions, the intention for the theme and tone of the project can still be felt on the released single-disc LP.

Nas’ cover art has always been an iconic staple of his work. Usually consisting of his face superimposed over his native Queens, each cover has served as a visual representation of Nas as an artist. Famed portrait photographer Danny Hastings shot this particular cover. To create the image of Nas’ face in the Pharaoh mask in a pre-Photoshop world, Hastings made a clay mold for Nas’ face (which, in fact, almost killed him when clay got lodged in his nostrils, nearly suffocating him).

This album wasn’t only popular in the United States. I Am… made appearances on music charts in Australia, Canada, Norway, France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The two official singles from this project claimed spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Nas Is Like..” peaked at #86, and “Hate Me Now” climbed a little higher to take the #62 spot.

After the release of this album, Nas released seven more solo albums and two collaborative projects. Nas continues to perform and is known as one of the most prolific rappers of his or any generation. Take some time today to listen to this album appreciate the career of a living legend.

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Cassie Cooperating With Federal Authorities In Diddy Sex Trafficking Investigation

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Diddy’s former girlfriend, Cassie, has been reportedly cooperating with the feds concerning DIddy’s federal sexual misconduct investigation and she is one among the other witnesses that authorities have questioned who have all previously sued the Bad Boy mogul.

Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, has been working with federal authorities for weeks and some even speculate that she spoke to them before Diddy’s homes were raided in Los Angeles and Miami last month. Other women have been cooperating with the investigation, however, because of the timing of the raids, Cassie may have been key in hewlping the judge sign off on the search warrants.

It is presumed that Cassie told investigators the same things she alleged in her lawsuit against Diddy in which he settled out of court the next day; he forced her to have sex with multiple male prostitutes, raped her, beat her, and plied her with drugs and alcohol over the course of their relationship.

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It still isn’t confirmed which of the other women have been cooperating with the feds and it hasn’t been confirmed as to whether or not Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones has been interviewed by federal authorities.

Diddy has called the allegations against him and the raids a “witch hunt” and so far, he hasn’t been arrested or charged with a crime.

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Stevie J Labels 50 Cent an Uncle Tom and Recounts Raid at Diddy’s Miami Mansion

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Stevie J, recently caught up in the scandalous accusations surrounding his pal Diddy, just defended his friend, albeit quite aggressively. But his assault didn’t stop there as he took shots at 50 Cent, who has been on a nonstop trolling barrage against Diddy, which has only increased after the federal raids and sex trafficking investigation. Stevie thinks the investigation is racially motivated. It is an interesting conspiracy theory, although there are, in fact, real accusers who have come forward with vivid accounts of their alleged trauma at the hands of Sean Combs and others. 

TMZ spoke to Stevie on “TMZ Live,” and he went in on Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, accusing him of tearing down the Black community and even going as far as to call him an “Uncle Tom.” Stevie thinks 50 is part of a propaganda machine against Diddy and says Jackson should “stop being a girl and talking about him.”

It’s clear that after being friends for 29 years, Stevie J’s loyalty is with Diddy’s. Even with all the accusations and federal investigation post-rattles, he is “in better spirits than you’d expect amid the ongoing federal probe.”

Stevie J also recapped his ordeal in Miami after the raid at Diddy’s mansion. From TMZ, he said the feds came into the residence, pointed their guns at him, and ordered him to exit with his hands where they could see them. Whew. He was placed in handcuffs while they searched the premises. He said the federal agents left with a bag of evidence. I wonder what they confiscated. Time will tell.

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Quincy Celebrates King Combs Birthday: ‘They Can Try and Stop Us’

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Quincy shared a message for his brother Christian, aka King Combs, to celebrate his birthday. On Instagram, Quincy wrote, “They can try and stop us, but we are not STOPPIN THE COUPE.”

Who cares about a raid? King Combs enjoyed his birthday on Monday night. Partying and enjoying his 26th birthday with the Cali Plug Group.

In a video uploaded to Instagram, King Combs is iced out and shares a video from inside the party with a lady in his lap. According to Page Six, the party also included a club performance.

After the federal authorities ran through Diddy’s homes, King Combs was spotted on Instagram in an intimate moment with his girlfriend.

er investigation by federal authorities for alleged sex trafficking.

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R. Kelly Questions Sex Trafficking Allegations Against Diddy

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R. Kelly would probably be the last person most would expect to have an opinion on the legal issues Diddy is currently enduring, but the imprisoned singer has chimed in. During a recent Clubhouse chat, R. Kelly questioned the sex trafficking allegations Diddy is facing.

As seen on All Hip Hop, R. Kelly, 57, joined Wack 100 on Clubhouse and shared his views on the legal issues that the mogul, real name Sean Combs, is facing. In essence, Kelly stated bluntly that what’s happening to the Bad Boy Records honcho is nothing but falsehoods.

“The sh*t is crazy. Muthaf*ckas out there laughing and making comedian jokes and doing all the other sH*t on the radio and everything else, but they ass could be next,” Kelly is heard saying. “That’s what’s so f*cked up about it. They so stupid they don’t even realize the moves that’s going on.”

He added, “That’s why I don’t believe none of this sh*t. You could tell me about Puffy, you could about anybody in there. You could tell me on the news, the weather, the sky is blue, I’m not gonna believe the sh*t. ‘Cause I’m in it now, and I know what they did.”

It appears that Kelly is insinuating that the charges he’s currently serving time for and what Diddy is being accused of are part of some larger conspiracy to ruin the legacies and careers of the men.

The conversation with Wack 100 and R. Kelly can be heard in the clip below.

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Suge Knight Delivers Message to Diddy: ‘Brother Love is Not a Name for Prison’

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Suge Knight is sending a message to Diddy: avoid prison at all costs.

Speaking on his Collect Call podcast, Knight stated Diddy’s “life is in danger” while also saying the investigation is “a bad day for hip-hop, for culture, for black people.”

“Brother Love is not a good code name for prison,” Knight said, adding he had to “face the music.”

You can hear it all from Suge, courtesy of TMZ, below.

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Diddy Shares Easter Pics of His One-Year-Old on Easter: ‘HAPPY EASTER from Baby Love’

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After a chaotic week, including numerous accusations, raids of his homes, and more. Diddy positively ended the week, celebrating Easter Sunday with Baby Love.

Hitting Instagram, Diddy shared images of his one-year-old with the caption “HAPPY EASTER from Baby Love.”

Diddy’s Instagram comments were off. You can see the post below.

Last week, Uncle Luke reflected on spending time at Diddy’s house parties. Appearing on the We in Miami podcast, Luke revealed he didn’t stay long at the Bad Boy mogul’s parties.

“I would go to the party and leave early,” Luke said.

He added. “I don’t know what goes on after hours, but I wasn’t trying to find out. You know, I know my place. So I went to a couple New Year’s Eve parties. I know Puff before Puff became super big like that. He’s a cool dude. I feel sorry for him and his family. More so, his kids.”

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[WATCH] Stevie J To 50 Cent Over Homosexual Claims: I Wanna Shoot The Fade

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Ever since the raid on Diddy’s L.A. and Miami homes by Homeland Security in a sex trafficking investigation, 50 Cent has been a roll in trolling the Bad Boy mogul during his legal woes, but now he’s turned the scope to former Bad Boy producer and reality star Stevie J and he’s made it clear that he’s not with the sh*ts.

After it was reported that Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones Jr. filed a lawsuit last month against Diddy where he claims the mogul forced him to have sex with male prostitutes, he named producer Stevie J in the suit and even had photos that were allegedly “screenshots of the video of Stevie J anally penetrating a Caucasian male that Mr. Combs provided to Mr. Jones.”

Even with porn star D’Angelo Marquis admitting that it was him in the photos, Fif still decided to take it to Stevie on IG. “whoa say it ain’t so @hitmansteviej_1 WTF, this shit is a mess,” read his caption under screenshots of the transcriptions from the lawsuit.

In the comments, the producer replied, “Get ya money Curtis we know this entertainment but ain’t no truth to dat!” He then replied to a fan and added, “n-gga must be ready to meet his maker,” before making a video telling Fif he wants all the smoke.

“Curtis what’s good, man? You in your feelings about Daphne because she with the gang now? Or is that you sucking Lil Rod dick? However it go, I wanna shoot the fade n-gga. Fuck all that. Since it’s entertainment, let me beat the shit out of you on TV or something. Don’t duck that. I’m calling you out. What you wanna do, Curtis? Curtisss!”

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Tyrese Offers Support and Prayers for Diddy: ‘I Can’t Turn the Blinds On’

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Tyrese is sticking up for Diddy. In a post-and-delete on Instagram, Tyrese remembers the good times with the Bad Boy mogul, including some storied parties.

“What I can’t do and what I won’t do is downplay the laughter, the fun, the energy, the inspiration, the award shows, the studio sessions, the most legendary parties and events I’ve ever attended in my life,” Tyrese said.

Later, he added, “I don’t condone nor do I support abuse, bullying, sexual assault or anything that is currently being alleged, but what I can’t do is turn the blinds on how much this [man] means to me and all of us.”

In another post, Tyrese spoke about praying for Diddy’s family. Which you can hear below.

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Diddy Sells All Shares of Revolt TV to Mystery Buyer

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Diddy is no longer associated with Revolt TV, the culture and music-focused television network he founded in 2013. He is completely done and as TMZ claimed from their report, the network is under new ownership.

Now get this: sources in the know about the purported deal say the embattled mogul sold off all his shares to a mystery buyer for a sum that has not been disclosed. Now the word is the company in itself “remains Black-owned,” which is supposed to be aligned with, as TMZ puts it, upholding “its original connection and dedication to furthering the culture.”

It’s still hazy as to what Revolt was let go for regarding the sale, but one thing is clear: the new owner is keeping a low profile for now, and for good reason. There’s a lot of heat around the Sean Combs, with Monday’s raids by the feds, so now may not be the best time to announce a business deal of that magnitude for one of Diddy’s brands. Now, sources say that the owners or owners share a passion for Black culture, which is a broad statement, but they intend to introduce themselves formally in the coming weeks.

ICYMI, Diddy has been inactive with Revolt since he stepped down as Chairman in November. According to TMZ, the deal was amicable, and all the players involved are happy.

Interestingly, it appears the new owner is not cleaning the house, as Revolt’s CEO Detavio Samuels and Chief Brand Officer Deon Graham will both stay in their current roles to support the incoming boss, at least initially. Additionally, the report mentions that the incoming team is not doing any major shakeups with the existing staff or even how production is handled. 

While the transition moves at a gradual pace, the new owner’s vision will take shape, but it seems like Revolt TV will look pretty much the same for now. Stay tuned.

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