Afrobeats has risen in popularity in the last decade, with artists like Tems and Burna Boy now taking over the US market. The two even performed at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Utah. Lil Duval commented on the growing popularity of Afrobeats, saying that he believes it will be the “death of hip hop as we know it.”
The comedian and “Smile Bitch” artist took to Twitter, where he voiced his opinions on the genre and what it means for the future of hip hop.
“afrobeats might be the death of hip hop as we know it,” Duval tweeted. He recieved a lot of flack for the tweet, and used his next tweet to clarify his statement.
afrobeats might be the death of hip hop as we know it
“I wasn’t saying hip hop is over i said ‘hip hop as we know it’ meaning like evolved into something bigger,” he said. “Meaning giving afrobeats props. I don’t [know] how some took offense.”
I wasn’t saying hip hop is over i said “hip hop as we know it” meaning like evolved into something bigger. Meaning giving afrobeats props. I don’t how some took offense https://t.co/lGk3qcUbqp
Viral comedian Lil Duval gives an update on an injury he suffered this past Monday. Lil Duval took to his social media to update fans on his condition: “Broke my hip, not my leg, and that’s even worse, but I’m still chilling, though. Can’t nothing steal my joy.” Recently, Duval was airlifted to the hospital […]
Lil Duval was involved in an accident on Tuesday, July 26, involving a car and his 4-wheeler.
Duval took to Instagram where he shared videos of himself on a gurney, wincing in pain as he is being taken out of the back of an ambulance, put in a plane, and laying on the floor of the plane. in the caption of the video, Duval explains what happened, and that he has a broken leg and has to fly to Nassau to have surgery. Duval lives in the Bahamas.
“Somebody hit me in they car while i was on my 4 wheeler,” the comedian said in his IG post. “Now my leg broke and i gotta get flown over to nassau and have surgery.”
Someone hit Lil Duval while he was on his quad and broke his leg. Keep him in your prayers pic.twitter.com/4mNut1mVzM
Shortly after the video was posted, many fans and celebrities alike sent their well wishes to Duval. T.I. even jumped in the comments sending Duval his best and proceeding to clown him. “Maaaaaan I’m gon pray that you get well first. Then find it in yo heart to sitcho old ass down somewhere & rest big bro…. Amen,” T.I. said.
It is unclear what the extent of his injuries are, but we wish Duval a speedy recovery.
Weird Al Yankovic, Lil Duval, Mike Epps, and most recently Kountry Wayne – as his alter-ego Drip – there’s a well-documented history of successful comedians-turned-recording artists. And with his skits buzzing at a fever pitch right now, it’s clear to see that next up in the long-running transition is New York-based comic David Shine.
A comedic style that is energetic, goofy, with a dash of intelligence. Entering the game in 2014, Shine accrued a grassroots following with a unique intelligent sense of humor, original social media sketches, and trendy antics that have gone viral on multiple occasions. Due to his popularity, Nick Cannon enlisted Shine as a cast member of season 14’s popular variety show “Nick Cannon Presents Wild’N Out.”
After being spotlighted on one of the biggest stages in today’s comedy, David Shine seized the opportunity and knowledge to elevate his skills by adding his love for music to the comedy and began dropping music videos. “Dad Now” (2018) was the rising star’s debut music video, and generated over 32,0000 views; however, it wasn’t until his trendsetting visual for “Stud Luv” went viral the following year was it solidified that Shine ascended to the next up.
Like the comics-turned-entertainers before him, David Shine’s parodies, music videos, and stand-up skyrocketed during the pandemic, which has, professionally, made 2022 his biggest year yet. And not slowing down, Shine continues to rise using the same productivity and charm – equipped with newfound star power.
Last August, Shine released his debut album, Slow N*gga Melodies on A3C Entertainment. The 15-song debut blends comedic scenarios and gimmicks over catchy productions that will have listeners laughing nonstop from beginning to end. The project also features a guest appearance by buzzing comic, Derrick “DT” Thompson. The debut includes previously released hits “Stud Luv” and “Pancake Tiddies,” and spawned new fan favorites “Sunday Sermon,” “Bite Tyson,” and “Dusty.”
For daily updates on everything David Shine, follow him on social media.
Feel free to check out Shine’s new album, Slow N*gga Melodies, below.
Too $hort has released a new single called “Big Sexy Thang,” which is a modern take on Hot Chocolate’s iconic song “You Sexy Thing (I Believe In Miracles)” and will be featured on his future album. The new release features Lil Duval.
The news comes only one day after $hort debuted the tune at his critically lauded NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, which highlighted his rap career longevity in honor of Black Music Month. The Bay Area legend, who is the only active hip-hop artist to have released albums in each of the last five decades, played a slew of classics from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 10s, and 20s, including “Big Sexy Thang,” “Blow The Whistle,” “The Ghetto,” and others.
Prior to the release of “Big Sexy Thang,” $hort debuted “Nasty Dance” at a virtual strip joint, thanks to a collaboration with Kid Cudi’s interactive live music app Encore. The two worked on “Live from Too $hort’s Funhouse,” a series of augmented reality live concerts.
Too $hort has released a new single called “Big Sexy Thang,” which is a modern take on Hot Chocolate’s iconic song “You Sexy Thing (I Believe In Miracles)” and will be featured on his future album. The new release features Lil Duval.
The news comes only one day after $hort debuted the tune at his critically lauded NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, which highlighted his rap career longevity in honor of Black Music Month. The Bay Area legend, who is the only active hip-hop artist to have released albums in each of the last five decades, played a slew of classics from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 10s, and 20s, including “Big Sexy Thang,” “Blow The Whistle,” “The Ghetto,” and others.
Prior to the release of “Big Sexy Thang,” $hort debuted “Nasty Dance” at a virtual strip joint, thanks to a collaboration with Kid Cudi’s interactive live music app Encore. The two worked on “Live from Too $hort’s Funhouse,” a series of augmented reality live concerts.
Comedian Lil Duval is a savage with the jokes just hours before tonight’s Nevada Democratic debate. The hip-hop funnyman has lit up social media with a NSFW clip imagining potential future head of state Bernie Sanders winning the presidential election in November. Watch and comment below!
On Wednesday (Feb. 5) King was granted a rare interview with Los Angeles Sparks legend to discuss Kobe Bryant’s legacy and their friendship, but instead of taking the time to discuss his illustrious career, King decided to utilize the time to press Leslie about her feelings regarding the death of Bryant and how the 2003 rape allegation would affect his legacy.
“It’s been said that his legacy is complicated because of a sexual assault charge which was dismissed in 2003, 2004,” King asked. “Is it complicated for you, as a woman, as a WNBA player?”
Leslie, who was Bryant’s best friend, responded that she doesn’t feel Kobe’s legacy is complicated at all before noting that the allegations made against Bryant in 2003 doesn’t line up with the character that he was known to exhibit on and off the court.
“It’s not complicated at all,” Leslie responded. “I’ve just have never seen Kobe be the type of person to do something or violate a woman, or be aggressive in that way. That’s just not the person that I know.”
Not happy with the response, King pressed on stating to Leslie that an abusive character is something that she wouldn’t know about as a friend.
”Lisa you wouldn’t see it though. As his friend, you wouldn’t see it,” King replied.
Not one to back down, Leslie continued to defend her friend stating that the allegation was unfair to pair with his legacy.
“I just don’t believe that. And I’m not saying things didn’t happen. I just don’t believe that things didn’t happen with force,” Leslie continued. “I think that the media should be more respectful at this time. It’s like if you had questions about it, you had many years to ask him that. I don’t think it’s something we should keep hanging over his legacy.”
Although King didn’t lead with the fact that the case was dismissed due to the accuser’s unwillingness to testify, she did state the fact but not until after Leslie mentioned the fact first. It was that detail coupled with the fact King seemingly tried to weaponize Lisa Leslie’s gender to pressure her into seeing King’s point that Twitter had enough.
So Gayle King interviewed Lisa Leslie and bought up Kobe Bryant’s rape allegations in the interview and than man has only been dead less than a month. What a bitch… she really tried to back her into a corner too with that question. How sickening…
But it wasn’t just fans of Kobe that took offense, Ari Lennox, 50Cent,and Lil Duval both took to social media to call out Gayle King for pressing the narrative despite knowing that the allegations were dismissed.
“Listen, this is about to get real toxic, and I don’t give a f*ck if I get cancelled forever,” Lennox began. “F*ck Gayle and F*ck Oprah. Y’all are some self-hating pieces of sh*t f*ck asses. You want to spend the rest of your days tearing down Black people? Build us up, help us! I’m not here for anybody tearing down that legendary man.”
Lil Duval’s sentiments echoed Ari Lennox as he noted that he would like to see Gayle King interview Harvey Weinstein in the midst of the Black celebrities that she’s focused on.
“Salute to Lisa Leslie for not letting Gayle suck her into her agenda. Somebody tell Gayle to interview Harvey Weinstein next,” Lil Duval said. “I hope women are paying attention to what’s really going on within our community. It ain’t them f*cking with us[,] it’s US f*cking with us.”
Check out the full interview and some of Black Twitter’s reactions below.
Comedian Lil Duval has no problem letting exes go at each other. The veteran funnyman has shared his take on Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill throwing big shade at one another.
Big Facts: On Wednesday, Duval went to Instagram to playfully co-sign the savage war of words between the former lovers.
High-Key Details: Initially, Nicki appeared to fire off the first shots by unloading a ton of troll posts aimed at Meek during their romantic time together around 2016-2017.
Comedian Lil Duval is always with the jokes. The hip-hop funnyman has lit up social media with an alleged mug shot of former self-proclaimed rap game groupie Kat Stacks.
She’s currently being held without bail at the Nashville Correctional Development Center For Females. “She didn’t get arrested for a state charge, so she must’ve missed an immigration court date in the past. Once that happens they start looking for you and once they got you… it’s a wrap,” says Miss Pugh a police assistant at Nashville’s CJC. Pugh also stated that most of the time illegal aliens are deported within seven days of detainment. However, if the woman who made a name for herself by sexing and terrorizing rappers seeks council, there may be a chance she stays on US soil. (VIBE)
In fall 2010, Atlanta rapper Soujla Boyshared his love for the infamous personality.
“It’s sad that she’s getting deported. They’re taking my baby away, they don’t want me to see her no more,” Soulja Boy said live on the air during an interview with Washington D.C’s 93.9 jockey Angie Ang in reference to recent reports that Kat Stacks is getting deported to her native Venezuela.
