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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
French Montana Immediately Exits Interview When Asked About Drake And Rick Ross
Fans, media, rappers, and everyone in between can't seem to stop talking about the 2024 rap civil war. However, French Montana had no interest in doing so, evident in his walking out of a recent interview when asked about Drake and Rick Ross. The 40-year-old rapper sat down with Rah Ali on her show Sited on Wednesday (June 25). The vibes were good when discussing his stature in the music industry and his recent performance at the FIFA World Cup in Miami; however, things took a turn when Ali brought up his personal life. She praised him for his high energy and credited it to his sobriety, but also asked if there was a special lady in his life who motivated his positive outlook. 'I'll skip that one,' French said. 'I just want to keep my private life my private life […] I feel like every time it hits the media, it goes down to sh*t after that.' About a minute later, after asking about Max B and Jim Jones' past issues, Ali inquired about Montana's relationship with Rozay and Drizzy, causing his whole expression to change. The 'Unforgettable' artist must have a few excuses prepared for situations like this, as he quickly removed his headphones, tossed them to Ali, and said he needed to go outside to check his car because it was double-parked. Cameras followed him as he and his posse left the building, and caught Montana asking them to stop recording him. Check out the brief interview and French's exit above. Ali's question was valid, given the fact that the Moroccan artist hadn't spoken up during the exchange of diss songs from March to May 2024. Ross, in his song 'Champagne Moments,' revealed that his relationship with the 6 God soured because he sent Montana a cease and desist order to remove his verse from 'Splash Brothers.' Last month, Bootleg Kev asked the Miami artist if he would ever reconcile things with his 'Gold Roses' collaborator. True to his nature, he gave a funny response while promoting one of his popular products. 'You never know,' Ross stated. 'If a ni**a send me a bottle of Luc Belaire, especially the white one. That go for any of these young ni**as out here. Send me a white Belaire and I'll take a picture with you.' Watch below. More from Drake Says T-Pain Has "Always Had Resentment" Towards Him In Response To Criticism T-Pain Calls Drake Out For Not Living Up To His Word Of "Gracefully" Leaving Music Behind Drake Accompanying Morgan Wallen At Houston Show Yields Big Internet Reaction
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Took My Compton A** To Toronto For The Kendrick Lamar Concert. Here's What Happened
Considering Kendrick and Drake's epic 2024 feud, I thought it would be poignant for a fellow Compton native, someone who walked the same streets as Kendrick, to pound the pavement in Toronto as he brings over a decade's worth of hits to the city, one year after obliterating Drake via their rap battle. Does obliterate sound too strong? Maybe it is, considering Drake was still the highest-selling rapper of 2024, despite the narrative surrounding his L in the K. Dot battle. But are we really going to lie and say that King Kunta didn't come out on top? In addition to sharing my perspective as a West side native, I wanted to see how Toronto the city reacts to Kendrick in person. Is there still animosity? Was there ever animosity, or was this 'beef' purely between the artists? Was the battle as big a deal in Toronto as it was perceived to be by the rest of the world? I can tell you one thing, Compton took full pride in Dot's triumph, as demonstrated in the 'Not Like Us' music video that brought the whole city out. However, there is no true document of how that feud was perceived by Drake's fellow countrymen. Yes, some folks in Vancouver pressed Rick Ross for playing 'Not Like Us' during the initial back-and-forth, but then Toronto sold out two massive shows at Rogers Centre to see the man who called their savior a pedophile do so live. This is not to downplay singer SZA's ability to draw a crowd, as the tour's co-headliner also has a massive fan base, many of whom don't give AF about Dot and Drizzy's 2024 tussle either way. Still, it was the talk of the year and continues to stir conversation. I'm not here to give you a peek inside of the concert itself, as VIBE dropped our official review of the GNX show following Lamar's Los Angeles stint. Instead, I'm here to share my own observations regarding the crowd before and after the show, as I was fortunate enough to chop it up with – and eavesdrop on – Toronto natives as they discussed Kendrick, Drake, and why they did – or didn't – choose to pay top dollar to see Mr. Duckworth tear down the stage in Aubrey's hometown. My first observation was that I was far from the only Californian to cross the border in support of Kendrick, with many Los Angeles natives making their presence known IRL and on social media. Two couples who seemingly traveled together – one rocking matching Dodgers jerseys and the other wearing Shaq & Kobe Lakers jerseys – spotted me in my Compton fitted and threw up the W ('Four fingers up, two twisted in the middle' – Mack 10) as they entered the building via Gate 3, with plenty others also making it known that they came a long way to show up for Dot. It was also evident that several New Yorkers, Bostonians, and other American North-easterners made the trek for the show. While this is a sign of Kendrick's immense lock on the culture, it may also be comforting for those taking issue with the idea of Torontonians 'betraying' Drake with their attendance. While residents undoubtedly made up the majority of attendees – as would be the case in any city – it was by no means a night fueled purely by local support. As for the Torontonians that did show up, I observed a distinction that women of the city, quite frankly, couldn't care less about a rap beef, with Camille, a young woman who drove down from Markham, telling me, 'I was playing 'Nokia' on the way here. I love them both. But thinking I'm not going to see Kendrick out of loyalty to someone I've never met is kind of silly to me. Doesn't mean I don't like or respect Drake and what he's done, but Kendrick has, like, a bunch of hits that have nothing to do with that.' This echoes the sentiment of a young woman whose day-of interview went viral on social media, where she stated, 'These are two grown men. Their beef has nothing to do with me. I didn't start it, I didn't have nothing to do with it, it doesn't change my life any which way, I'm still gonna come to this concert.' This isn't to say that only women felt this way, as Jameson, a young man from Toronto, told me, 'Music goes beyond rap beef. I came for a good show from a great artist.' 'The internet and podcasts make that sh*t seem deeper than it is,' added Chris, another attendee and Toronto resident. 'In real life, people are not clocking the beef that closely. It's summertime, people want to be outside, one of the biggest rappers ever comes, you buy a ticket and you go. All this trying to shame people for enjoying themselves is dumb. High school sh*t.' This was the overall vibe of both nights outside of Rogers Centre. Fans, essentially, just wanted to see two of the world's biggest artists hit the stage live, and refused to let a year-old rap battle — and all the drama it spawned — stop them from doing so. As far as they're concerned, the 'they' of 'they not like us' are Hip-Hop 'culture vultures' and OVO specifically, not the whole city. That's not to say that there weren't some straight-up Drake haters in the building, with one concert goer being spotted in his own custom 'Real Canadiens Hate Drake' shirt during both concert nights. There were also plenty of Toronto attention seekers going out of their way to rub Dot's victory in Drizzy's face, busting out the most trash crip walks I've ever seen. The majority, however, attended out of sincere interest and fandom, not to spite the $ome $exy $ongs 4 U artist. Drake did, however, have more than a few loyalists show up on his behalf, with one group, The 6 Takeover, attempting to organize a party outside the venue, bumping Drake classics while handing out free pizza and hoodies. As you may have heard, things didn't quite work out, as venue security immediately broke up anything resembling a mob forming both nights. Still, the few who showed up before the rebellion was shut down proudly rocked their OVO and Drake merch while lambasting their fellow Toronto natives for 'crossing' the man who put the city on. These loyalists have a sports team mentality when it comes to Drake. You root for the home team, period. I don't care how sh*tty the season was, you don't switch up the first year they don't bring home a chip. And you damn sure don't pay to see their biggest rival host an All-Star game in your city. And to this I say, fair! However, I think the disconnect happens when you expect an entire culture (or city) to abide by this expectation, especially one year removed from the peak of their rivalry. This isn't a LeBron James situation where Drake has every right to feel betrayed due to their personal relationship. And yes, while hearing Rogers Centre go off to 'Not Like Us' might feel personal, it was also an undeniable hit, meaning it will get the hit-treatment when performed live. Now, as for the fans in the crowd begging for an encore? Tough break, kid. At no point did I feel uncomfortable or out of sorts in my Compton garb. In fact, hospitality was on ten my entire trip. Even those who spoke in passionate defense of Mr. Graham did so with an undercurrent of respect. One question I can't answer, however, is how exactly Drake will be received when he finally makes his way out west again. Los Angeles is a far more unpredictable environment, so it's trickier to assess. It's also important to distinguish Compton from Los Angeles (proper), two different cities that will likely react to Drake's presence differently. As for Toronto, however, the beef simply isn't as serious to the average resident as it seems on the 'net, and that might just be the biggest takeaway from Dot's time in the city. More from Clipse, Pharrell Preview Kendrick Lamar's Highly Anticipated "Chains & Whips" Verse Drake Accompanying Morgan Wallen At Houston Show Yields Big Internet Reaction Lil Wayne's Son Claims Rapper Ghostwrote "Most" Of Drake's Music: "On God" Best of 10 Rap Albums Snubbed Of The Grammys' Album Of The Year Award 21 Black Entertainers Who Are Almost EGOT Winners 11 Black-Owned Games To Play At The Next Function Or Kick Back
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Florida Panthers' championship night out racked up a $500K tab — but they didn't pay a cent
When you win back-to-back Stanley Cups, you don't just celebrate — you go big. And the Florida Panthers took that to heart during a wild night in Miami that racked up a $500,000 tab at E11EVEN nightclub. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But here's the kicker: not a single player opened their wallet. During a poolside appearance on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast this week, star forward Matthew Tkachuk spilled the behind-the-scenes details of the unforgettable evening, cracking jokes alongside teammate Sam Reinhart and Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand. It wasn't just a party — it was a memory built for champions. Matthew Tkachuk reveals how the Stanley Cup champs partied in Miami with Rick Ross , champagne showers, and a $500,000 comped bill at E11EVEN nightclub The ' off-ice celebration reached its peak last week in Miami, where the newly crowned champs kicked things off at the upscale restaurant Maple & Ash. From there, the night exploded into full-blown revelry as the team rolled into E11EVEN — a nightclub famous for its high-energy atmosphere and A-list clientele. , speaking on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast on Monday, didn't hesitate when asked about the now-infamous tab. 'It was a $500K comp,' he said, laughing as he remembered the night. He recalled the entire team living it up with champagne, bottle service, and one show-stopping centerpiece — a 15-liter bottle of Belaire, gifted to the team by rapper Rick Ross himself. One of the funnier moments of the night actually came after the party had started to wind down. Marchand, who had tagged along for the fun, was caught on video trying to get back into the club after the team had left. Tkachuk joked, 'I thought he was going back to pay the bill,' adding that even Marchand was stunned to find the whole thing had already been taken care of — entirely on the house. According to TMZ Sports, the entire Miami leg of the Panthers' victory tour was nothing short of legendary. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With no games for months and a second straight Stanley Cup in their possession, the team had every reason to turn things up to eleven — quite literally. For the Florida Panthers, the Stanley Cup win came with memories, mayhem, and a Miami night they'll never forget It wasn't just about the money — it was about the moment. The Florida Panthers, fresh off one of the most dominant postseason runs in recent NHL history, showed the world what it means to celebrate in style. With the 2025–26 season still on the horizon, they've got time to soak it all in. 'We're just enjoying it while we can,' Tkachuk said, poolside and grinning, a sentiment every champion team dreams of reaching. When you're on top of the hockey world, the drinks — and the memories — are truly priceless. Also Read:
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross to jointly headline the Big E Arena this fall
Hip-hop artists Busta Rhymes and Rick Ross will have a joint headliner performance at The Big E Arena on the second night of the region's largest fair. The pair of performers will take The Big E's largest stage on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m., according to The Big E. Tickets to the concert will go on sale starting this Friday, May 23 at 10 a.m. exclusively through The Big E's website. Read More: Rock & Roll Hall of Famers to play The Big E in 2025 Concert tickets bought ahead of the show date include admission to The Big E. Busta Rhymes and Rick Ross join Foreigner, ZZ Top and The Avett Brothers as announced fall 2025 headliner performances at The Big E Arena. Those artists will perform on Sunday, Sept. 21, Sunday Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 20 respectively. Read More: 'St. Paddy's Day' in the fall? 'Halfway' weekend offers live performances at The Big E Busta Rhymes, known for his 'ragga-inspired style,' rose to prominence during 'Rap's golden era' under the group Leads of the New School before breaking out solo in 1996 with the hit single 'Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check,' The Big E said. Rick Ross is known for putting 'Miami back in rap's national spotlight' with his 2006 platinum-selling song 'Hustlin',' The Big E said, alongside his Grammy-nominated 2012 album 'Gods Forgives, I Don't.' Read More: Grammy-nominated folk rock band to headline The Big E Arena this fall The Big E returns for its 17-day run starting Friday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 28. The Big E is the largest fair on the East Coast, and last year marked a record-breaking annual attendance of 1.7 million fairgoers. Sparking interest, powering growth: Manufacturing tech show fills Big E Folk rock band The Avett Brothers to headline The Big E Arena in fall 2025 'Halfway to St. Paddy's Day' 2025 performance lineup unveiled by The Big E ZZ Top to headline The Big E Arena for fall 2025 as part of music lineup The Big E reclaims title as 4th largest fair in U.S. and Canada in 2024 Read the original article on MassLive.
Black America Web
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Black America Web
The Party Before The Party: Yung Joc, Fabo, Young M.A. & More Attend Rick Ross' 4th Annual Car Show Media Day In Atlanta
Source: Julia Beverly / Getty Earlier this week (June 2nd), Rick Ross hosted his 4th annual Car & Bike Show Media Day! Held at the Luc Belaire Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, the gathering brought together an unforgettable blend of music, luxury and celebrity culture. Continue reading to check out some photos from the fun-filled evening. Guests enjoyed premium cocktails by Luc Belaire — a sparkling wine crafted by 5th and 6th generation winemakers in France — and Bumbu, one of the world's best-selling premium rum brands. The culinary experience featured light bites from Chef Ashley Angel of Vanderpump Rules , while the vibes were curated by DJ B Easy from Joc in the Morning on Streetz 94.5 FM . The event was attended by a star-studded lineup including Rozay himself, rappers Young M.A, Yung Joc, and Domani, content creator Fabo, celebrity dentist Dr. Mario Montoya and many more. During the event, Ross was honored with a proclamation from Georgia State Representative Nikema Williams, acknowledging all the community work he performs in her district. The Maybach Music Group founder expressed gratitude for the acknowledgement and shared his excitement for the upcoming car show, emphasizing its growth and significance as a networking event attracting celebrities, entertainers, and CEOs. Of course the Media Day was just an appetizer for the main event, which takes places this Saturday, June 7th. Rick Ross' 4th Annual Car & Bike Show is expected to draw around 8,000 attendees and showcase hundreds of rare and exotic vehicles. It will also feature live performances by Rick Ross, Southern rap legend Plies, MMG's rising star Nino Breeze, and special guests. If the previous years are any indication, this weekend should be epic. Congrats to Rick Ross for making it happen! Check out some photos from the Media Day below! The Party Before The Party: Yung Joc, Fabo, Young M.A. & More Attend Rick Ross' 4th Annual Car Show Media Day In Atlanta was originally published on Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
