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Rapper, Lotto Savage stopped by Hip-Hop Wired to drop an exclusive freestyle. Check out the full freestyle here:
Who is Lotto Savage?
Lotto Savage is an Atlanta rapper, part of Slaughter Gang, and a close homie of 21 Savage. He popped up in the rap game out of nowhere in 2015, bringing that real talk about trapping, hustling, and surviving the streets. He got noticed with his features on 21 Savage’s mixtape Slaughter King and later dropped his own mixtape Don Slaughter, with beats from Sonny Digital and a collab with Lil Yachty. His tracks “Trapped It Out” and “Stack Up” blew up and did major numbers on streaming.
Growing up in Atlanta, Lotto Savage was surrounded by hip-hop culture, with the city’s rich history of rap legends like OutKast, Jeezy, and Gucci Mane. But it was 21 Savage who really inspired him to start rapping. Seeing 21 come from the streets and blow up with his raw, real music made Lotto realize that he could do the same. The way 21 blended street life with his unique sound pushed Lotto to pick up the mic. Watching 21’s success showed him that, with hard work and authenticity, he could make it out of the trap and into the rap game.
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President Joe Biden gave clemency to Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, co-founder of the Black Mafia Family (BMF). Terry was released from federal prison in 2020 during the pandemic and put on house arrest to serve the rest of his sentence. This move is part of Biden’s effort to pardon people like Terry who’ve been stuck on house arrest since the pandemic. If you’ve seen the BMF TV show on Starz, you know the story of Terry and his brother, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, who were both sentenced to 30 years for running a major drug operation back in 2008.
Flenory’s brother expressed his excitement in an Instagram post saying, “Now It’s official! @realbigmeechmom I understand you were excited, so last week you let the cat out the bag. 😂
It’s been a journey, but prayer and unwavering faith beyond mere human comprehension got us to this point,” Flenory wrote in an Instagram post after receiving the President’s pardon. “Never once acted in my own ability nor doing anything to anyone to help myself. So the gloves are off the gag orders are up 😂 and all the naysayers have to suck it up. 👀 #godisgood”
Earlier this year, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, leader of the Black Mafia Family (BMF), was released from prison after serving roughly 19 years of a 30-year sentence. Big Meech was originally arrested in 2005 for his role in running an international drug trafficking network. His release came after efforts to reduce sentences for nonviolent offenders and those with good behavior. Fans of the BMF story are familiar with Meech’s rise in the drug game, which is now dramatized in the popular Starz series. Big Meech’s release marks a major moment in the saga of the Black Mafia Family.
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Eminem is predicting a sweep in the 2025 Grammy Awards. Kendrick Lamar has been having a historic year with his battle with Drake, ‘Not Like Us’ being the knock-out punch, dropping GNX, arguably one of his most polished projects. Even collaborating with Amazon to have “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends”. This was a moment in Hip-Hop that Kenny brought out the whole West Coast for one night at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on June 19, 2024. Eminem has always shown Kenny love throughout the years. In a recent interview, the Detriot legend shared his thoughts on what will happen the night of the Grammys, “It’s very stiff competition. Kendrick is gonna sweep that s**t. … He’s going to, and he should,” Eminem shared in an excerpt from the show.”
Kendrick Lamar’s plans to shut down the 2025 Grammys with 7 nominations, including Song of the Year, Rap Performance, and Music Video of the Year. With 17 Grammy wins already, he’s no stranger to taking home trophies. This year, Kendrick went on a historic run, proving once again why he’s one of the hardest hitters in hip-hop. Fans are hyped to see if he’ll add even more hardware to his collection. If anyone can dominate the Grammys, it’s Kendrick—he’s earned it, time and time again.
On top of everything, Kendrick will be rocking the stage as the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime performer, capping off an incredible year for the West Coast legend.
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And just like that, 2024 is coming to an end, marking the annual quest for a New Year’s Eve outfit. The occasion calls for everything that glitters, sparkles, and shimmers, allowing you to glow into 2025.
Most of us made it through this year by the skin of our teeth. Between the crooked election, alien sightings, and destructive weather, we’re ready to leave 2024 behind and dance our way into season 2025 of Earth: Life in the Ghetto. We don’t know what the new season will bring, but we can at least enter it by living in the moment while looking our best.
The typical New Year’s Eve outfit encourages you to go bold or go home because it is your last chance to make a statement before the year ends. All drama is welcomed, from sexy lace and deep v-cut dresses to rhinestone-clad jumpsuits. So, if you want to boldly step into 2025, here are 5 outfits to help you slay on New Year’s Eve.
5 Jaw-Dropping Outfits You Should Wear On New Year’s Eve
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Nothing screams hot gyal more than the Glam Muse Rhinestone Jumpsuit by Windsor. The sleeveless number clings to your curves while giving you an effortless shimmer.
ASOS DESIGN Hotfix High Neck Minimal Maxi Dress
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This sexy maxi dress is for the girlies who like a little drama. The low backline screams party, while the sparkly front oozes glamour.
ASOS DESIGN Curve artwork hotfix one-shoulder maxi dress
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How chic is this single-shoulder maxi dress? Although subtle, the light sparkle resembles stars in the moonlight.
KUTUMAI Women’s Sexy Long Sleeve Sequin Maxi Dress
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Not only does this dress capture all the attention when you enter the room, it also allows you to give a little leg action.
ASOS DESIGN Curve sheer sequin bandeau mini dress in silver
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This dress is made for dancing! This sequins bandeau mini is for the girlies who are determined to shine bright!
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For years Dame Dash would do interviews and would either refuse to talk about Jay-Z or throw small fits whenever broached about the subject, but as of late he’s been opening up about his days with his former business partner and now reveals the moment he knew their relationship was officially a wrap.
During a recent interview with Mighty Bolton for his Art of The Dialogue Youtube series, Dame Dash revealed that the final straw between he and Jay-Z came when Jay began working with R. Kelly for The Best of Both Worlds album back in 2002 and it’s eventual sequel, Unfinished Business in 2004. While talking about P. Diddy’s sex trafficking case, Dame pointed out how he didn’t get along with many prominent figures who ended up getting busted for rape and sexual deviancy such as Harvey Weinstein, Diddy, and R. Kelly.
When talking about Kelly, Dame stated that “I think the fact that Jay was f*cking with him is what used to blow my mind more than anything. I don’t know why he wants to f*ck with this guy so much. Like why? I’ve just never understood it. So I think it was more about me feeling awkward about the fact that I had to be around him on some level, but I wasn’t around him.”
Saying that he didn’t see any reason to hang out with famous men, Dash says he stood away from R. Kelly and others as he had no interest in being around any celebrities unless they were women.
When asked if Jay knew of Kelly’s infamous marriage to Aaliyah when she was 15-years-old, Dame says “Hell yeah that conversation was had,” before adding “I was like ‘Yo, how you gonna do a project with a n*gga that raped my mutha*ckin’ girl?’ We had the conversation.” It was then that Dame realized “That alone was the nail in the coffin for me. I was out of there.”
Later that year Roc-A-Fella Records officially split up with Jay and Dame going their separate ways and given Dame Dash’s side of the story, we can understand why.
We’ll have to wait and see whether or not Jay-Z responds to Dame’s version of events, but don’t be surprised if Jay remains mum on this as he too hasn’t had the itch to talk about his former business partner over the years.
Check out the segment below and let us know your thoughts on Dame Dash’s revelation about the end of Roc-A-Fella Records in the comments section.
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Lil Baby recently opened up about losing almost $9 million in less than two days because of his gambling problem. He shared the story on Lil Yachty’s A Safe Place Podcast, saying he got caught up in gambling for 40 straight hours. He kept playing, hoping to win big, but ended up losing millions. Realizing he was spiraling, Lil Baby called up his homie Mike Rubin and told him to help. He asked Rubin to contact every casino and have him banned from gambling spots so he couldn’t go back and make the same mistakes. Lil Baby was being real about how easy it is to get addicted to gambling, even when you’ve got money.
By telling this story, Lil Baby wants to show others how serious gambling can be, even for someone like him. He hopes his experience can help others stay away from that trap and learn from his mistakes.
Lil Baby just announced his next album, WHAM (Who Hard As Me), dropping on January 3, 2025. The album’s gonna be crazy, with features from Young Thug, Future, Rod Wave, and GloRilla. Fans are already hyped about the star power and the fire tracks Lil Baby’s about to drop. WHAM is set to show the world why he’s still at the top of the rap game. Expect bangers, hard bars, and a whole lot of heat when it drops. Get ready for a long-awaited project by one of the hardest in the game.
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Bun B and Raekwon sit down on Hip-Hop Wired’s latest episode of ‘I Got Questions‘. During this iconic conversation, the two legends spoke about all the history that has brought them to the level they stand now. Bun B breaks down the making of ‘Big Pimpin,’ sharing how Pimp C almost passed on it and how it ended up shaping hip-hop. Raekwon dives deep into his fashion influence in Hip-Hop and how they made it cool to rock Polo.
One part of the conversation got heavy when the Texas legend, Bun B opens up about dealing with the loss of his friend, Pimp C. During his grieving, rap legend, RZA reach out to him saying, “I just wanted to call you to offer my condolences and just talk with you because you know we recently went through something like that and we just talked about grief and lost my first conversation ever with this brother was about.
Bun also added how it gave him the strength to keep going during a tough period of his life, “It (RZA) was such a blessing it was words like that from him that really gave me strength at the moment to know like okay well maybe not to date but eventually I’m gonna find a way to deal with this and move forward but still honor him.”
Check out the full conversation between Bun B & Raekwon below:
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was revealed to have not disclosed a pair of trips paid for by a billionaire patron, according to a new report released over the weekend. Democrats in the Senate released their findings after a 20-month probe of ethical practices of the highest court in the land.
The New York Times examined the 93-page report from the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Democratic Party members which was supported with around 800 pages of additional documents. Among the committee’s findings were two previously undisclosed trips in 2021 taken by Justice Clarence Thomas and provided by real estate mogul, Harlan Crow of Texas.
One trip shows Thomas flying from Nebraska to Saranac, N.Y. in July 2021 on a private chartered flight to visit Crow’s retreat in the upstate region for five days. The other undisclosed trip took place the same year in October when Crow invited Thomas to his yacht for an overnight trip after flying the justice from Washington to New Jersey.
The committee’s report and its findings come after Thomas had previously refiled some of his past financial forms, with the additional details coming forth after the committee threatened to present Crow with a subpoena.
A spokesperson for Crow shared a statement saying that Crow handed over the information about the trips without resistance and called the inquiry into his dealings with Thomas “political, partisan, and unconstitutional from the start.”
Justice Samuel Alito Jr. also didn’t disclose a 2008 trip to Alaska via private jet that was paid for by a billionaire hedge fund manager. Alito said that according to the rules at the time, he was not obligated to share details of that trip.
The outlet rightly notes that the Supreme Court has operated for much of its existence without an ethics code in place, an approach that does not extend to the lower courts.
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Gaboro, a Swedish rapper known for appearing masked at all times, was shot and killed last week in a parking garage located near the city of Stockholm. A video was shortly released with reports suggesting it may depict the final moments of Gaboro’s life although the authorities have yet to confirm it.
In a report from the BBC, Gaboro, real name Ninos Khouri, was found dead in the city of Norrköping on Thursday (Dec. 19) according to local outlets. From what we gathered from the report, it appears that Khouri was found suffering from gunshot wounds and died later at a nearby hospital due to his injuries.
Some outlets have shared reported footage of the shooting, which features an over-the-shoulder vantage point although the validity of the footage is still under question. The video takes place inside a multilevel parking structure and shows the gunman running down another individual assumed to be Gaboro. According to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, police say that the video is part of their ongoing investigation.
Khouri first hit it big when in 2022, his song “Browski” went viral and became a known commodity on TikTok and other social media spaces. On Spotify, Khouri earned millions of streams and had well over 300,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. His 2024 single “Harki” amassed over 11 million views on the streaming site.
Online, tributes for Gaboro have cropped up, most especially from fellow Swedish artists and others from the music scene, such as DJ Alan Max and fellow rapper Imenella.
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DDG is no stranger to flexing and finessing. Even in his latest single ‘Handinlg Bissiness’ he said, “IRS audit, I show them watsup, ain’t nothin’ funny bout none of my bucks’. The YouTuber turned-rapper is showing us his lyrics in real life by recently going viral for gifting his one-year-old something crazy. Think about it this way, any normal baby is getting diapers, maybe some money from auntie, & some socks. Halo went big on BIG for his first birthday as his pops, DDG got him a Ferrari.
DDG & Halle Bailey get the “W Parents” award after this one. DDG, a rapper and YouTube star, and Halle, the actress and singer who starred in The Little Mermaid, were dating for about two years. They often posted cute moments on social media and became the internet’s favorite couple. Both are doing big things in the music and movie world, and once they called it quits earlier this year (2024) fans were upset.
DDG dropped a new single called ‘Handling Business’, and it’s already catching attention online. He didn’t stop there—he also released a Handling Business EP with four tracks, including his viral TikTok banger “What U Bad For” featuring Boston Richey. That song blew up online, with everyone vibing to it. The EP shows off DDG’s ability to be known as one thing and transition to another career successfully. This EP is just another way DDG has showcased himself leveling up as an artist. With these drops, DDG is making sure everyone knows he’s a force to be reckoned with in the rap game and still giving his YouTube audience some content.