The new single and video “Runnin’ Up A Bag” unites Hoodtrophy Bino and the late Chris King. The track showcases a natural synergy between the two and serves as a heartfelt tribute to King’s legacy and artistry. Bino states, “It’s a real honor to finally drop ‘Runnin’ Up A Bag’ with my brother Chris King. This track is special, knowing it’s one of his last recordings. Chris, you are a true legend. Rest in Peace brotha. Love u 4 eva Snotty Nose.”
In tribute to Chris King, 100% of proceeds from the single and music video will go directly to the Chris King Fund, ensuring his legacy continues to make a difference.
Hoodtrophy Bino and Soulja Boy drop visuals for “Broke Boy.” The colorful statement showcases Soulja Boy’s signature vocal delivery and Bino’s raw energy. Bino states, “Broke Boy talks about how we got motion and the opps don’t. We got the bag – other ni**as don’t.” Watch the video and connect below.
Soulja Boy and Hoodtrophy Bino will embark on a national tour together starting on April 11 to celebrate the release of their upcoming EP.
Additionally, Bino will be performing at this year’s Rolling Loud Los Angeles and is on tour with Stunna Girl, and will also tour with Rio Da Yung OG and YTB FATT this year. Known for his “mud-to-stars” philosophy, Bino’s music is raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically bold in his new full-length, Chosen Few. Hit single “I Want Her” featuring Kalan.FrFr is on rotation with **Power 106 Los Angeles**, **Power 105.1 NY**, **Power 99 FM Philadelphia**, **SiriusXM The Heat**, **LA Clippers**, **Sneakercon** and many more, while his documentary “HoodTrophy Bino Story: Breaking the Generational Curse,” has dominated 2024’s film festival landscape, earning over 104+ Awards.
Argentine singer-songwriter Jazmín Sparta and producer Tito Lopez present ‘leaked notes<3.’ The 8-track R&B album explores themes of pride, playful detachment, and love, which were all inspired by private confessions that people keep in their notes app. The 21-year-old artist allows for raw emotion to take center stage. Stream ‘leaked note<3’ and connect below.
Bronx indie star LadiiB delivers a captivating sense of vulnerability in her latest single “Love That Last” produced by Prodbyninez. Her blend of rhymes and vocals depict endurance through pain. A soulful intro about bouncing back sets the stage for LadiiB. She invites listeners into a time of weakness, being cheated on, and setting high expectations. Stream “Love That Last” and stay tuned for her upcoming EP release titled ‘Ladii’s Way.’
In anticipation of his upcoming album, DC wordsmith Dumi Right releases a maxi-single for “Tell Em” with “Inside Outside” on the B-Side.
“Tell Em” is an uplifting, inspiring record produced by P-Tunes Beats with Threepeeoh and Krohme on the remixes. The record also features the Zimbabwe duo Outspoken and Sykotek. Dumi’s signature brand thought-provoking lyricism serves as a refreshing dose of earmilk.
“Inside Outside” features The Poem-Cees (Natural Law and Black Picasso). The trio showcases their lyrical prowess as they surpass today’s prevailing trends. The record is produced by C-Doc and S3oulc1ty.
Stream the maxi-single and stay tuned for Dumi’s upcoming album release.
Singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Ladi Miz returns with a new compilation album titled ‘The Sound Of Pen.’ The NY star showcases her songwriting skillset for the 7 tracks and is also featured on 2, Deflation and Explore.
Miz invites listeners into a refreshing yet enticing canvas open to TV, film, movies, video games, and commercials. Stream ‘The Sound Of My Pen’ and connect with Ladi Miz below.
February 21, 1965 | Entering the auditorium at last, Malcolm cried “As-salaam alaikum [Peace be unto you].” The audience replied in unison: “Wa-alaikum salaam [And unto you be peace].” Suddenly a disturbance broke out several rows back. “Get your hand off my pockets!” a man shouted. “Don’t be messing with my pockets!” At the distraction, Malcolm raised his hands. “Now brothers!” he cried, “Be cool, don’t get excited . . .”
As he spoke, three men rushed down the aisle toward him. Eight feet away, they opened fire. One man with a double-barreled sawed-off shotgun blasted Malcolm at point-blank range. “There was what sounded like an explosion,” said a dazed woman.
Malcolm X in prayer | Photographer unknown
Minutes after the shooting, Malcolm’s body was lifted from the stage, placed on a rolling bed that had been wheeled over from the nearby Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, and rushed to an emergency operating room. A team of doctors laid open his chest, tried to revive him via open-heart massage. But Malcolm X was dead. [Excerpt from TIME]
Peace be unto his family. 🙏🏽
Malcolm X, wife Betty Shabazz, and daughters Attallah and Qubilah, circa 1962. Photographer: Richard Saunders. Richard Saunders Collection, Photographs and Prints Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the cause of death is as yet unknown.
Irv Gotti, a noted record executive, music producer, and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Murder Inc. Records has died, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The cause of death is as yet unknown.
Rising to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Gotti played a key role in hip-hop and R&B records of the time, working with artists like Ja Rule, Ashanti and DMX, each of whom saw massive commercial success. His signature production style blended hip-hop beats with melodic hooks, influencing a wave of rap and R&B crossover hits. Among them: the multi-platinum “Always On Time” by Ja Rule featuring Jennifer Lopez and Ashanti’s “Foolish.”
Irv Gotti, Photocred: Social Media
Before launching Murder Inc., Gotti worked as an A&R at Def Jam, where he helped bring DMX, Jay-Z and Ja Rule to the label, which was considering one of the most successful imprints of Universal Music. Under the moniker DJ Irv, he produced the song “Can I Live” from Jay-Z’s 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt.
His career faced setbacks in the mid-2000s due to an FBI investigation into alleged ties with drug kingpin Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff. Though ultimately acquitted, the case damaged Murder Inc.’s reputation. In recent years, Gotti had reinvented himself, expanding into television with the creation of BET’s Tales, an anthology series blending hip-hop and storytelling.
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