Will Smith has “Fresh Prince” Spin-Off Series in Development

Will Smith has “Fresh Prince” Spin-Off Series in Development

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by | Oct 16, 2019 | Celebs, Featured

Now we all know this little story all about how Will Smith became ‘The Fresh Prince’ it a ballad that no one will forget. A series that is licensed to air in 193 territories. Well according to recent reports ‘The Fresh Prince’ is back. 

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Will Smith’s entertainment company Westbrook Inc. is developing a spinoff of the popular ’90s sitcom series.

Westbrook Inc. is a cross-platform company Will and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith run launched back in July, “designed to expand the Smith family brand beyond film and TV into new media, technology, and even merchandising.”

The corporation has been busy cooking up the recently announced Bel-air Athletics clothing line, featuring homages to the first few seasons which was spent at Bel-air prep. One of the track jackets has a funky design meant to be reversible, reminisced of how Will wore his uniform jacket to be an individual.

The rumor of a reboot or sequel have run rampant since 2015, the thoughts of a sequel would star son Jaden Smith. Jaden’s character would be the son of the Fresh Prince but would go from riches to rags in a sense moving from Bel-air to West Philly to stay with his cousin and learn the value of hard work. Now that a story Netflix can get behind. It was reported that Smith was shopping a remake of the classic ’90s sitcom for modern times. 

Currently, there’s a trailer of this exact idea entitled “Bel-Air” on YouTube created by Morgan Cooper, starring Jerry Madison as Will Smith. The trailer was so good it even caught the attention on ‘The Fresh Prince’ himself.

“I had no idea that ‘Fresh Prince’ would have that kind of impact,” Smith said during a 2018 interview, on TIDAL’s Rap Radar podcast. “When I look back on it, I can see. It was like, ‘Duh.’ The intercultural racism between the rich blacks and poor blacks and the idea of being uprooted and put into the full mainstream white world, I can see where those ideas would make for a rich show.”

With no further details on the show, we can only speculate on the direction the spin-off/sequel will take. But we know for certain episode one will pay homage to James Avery aka Uncle Phil, because as J. Cole put it “First things first: rest in peace Uncle Phil, For real, you the only father that I ever knew.”

Now with the news of the shows return what do you guys think, will it be as funny, impactful, and needed for the black community as its predecessor or will it be another failed attempt at reviving a 90s sitcom? Let us know in the comments below:

Oct 16, 2019 No Comments
Dame Lillard and Shaquille O’Neal Battle It Out

Dame Lillard and Shaquille O’Neal Battle It Out

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by | Oct 14, 2019 | Celebs, Featured, NBA

Damian Lillard is no stranger to the fire. Whether leading the Portland Trailblazers or behind the mic, Dame runs head first into battle. In an interview on Joe Budden’s podcast, Dame declared himself a better rapper than Shaquille O’Neal, who Dame said gained notoriety for his larger-than-life personality rather than his technical rapping ability. “I think he was viewed as Shaq People weren’t looking like this a real rapper. It was like, ‘That’s Shaq rapping.’ So, of course, it was a big deal.”

 Shaq took Lillard’s comments as an affront and took to Instagram to release a response on wax, taking shots at Dame’s ringlessness several times over the 4 minute track over Dr. Dre’s “What’s The Difference.” “Legendary I’m a hip-hop scholar / I’m tryin’ to get a billion who gives a f**k about a D.O.L.L.A / Take ya time to respond, there’s no hurry / You’ll never be Westbrook, never be Steph Curry,” Shaq spat at the 4x NBA All-Star. Dame then released his response, a verbal flurry titled “Reign Reign Go Away” a coy reference to Diesel’s 1996 album “Can’t Stop The Reign.”

 Whereas Shaquille’s disses equated to surface level “RINGSSS” talk, Dame cut deep, “Said yourself that I’m a Tesla, no longer need diesel gas/ Kinda like the Cavs ain’t really need Diesel ass/And even in Miami, won that on the strength of Flash”

 To add insult to injury, Dame used the now famous meme crying Shaq meme born from his appearance on Hot Ones. Dame waited patiently for a response from the Big Aristotle but apparently had more to get off his chest and let the shots ring off with another diss song called “I Rest My Case” where Lillard takes shots at Shaq and any pundits that believed Shaq prevailed in their war of words. 

On the track, Dame cleverly leverages Shaq’s record on the court and his underwhelming diss track, rapping “Raised real solid, I’m DOLLA but not for dollar  sign/Only Dame you beat was 2000 and that was Stoudemire.” Much like Dame’s on the court demeanor, Dolla attacked Shaq relentlessly throughout the bought referencing his shoe line, his love for EDM festivals, and generally goofy persona. 

But the Big Diesel isn’t one to go down without a fight, and after taking some ferocious blows, he came back with another verbal lashing towards Dame this time over Puff Daddy’s Victory. Shaq leans heavily on the familiarity of the instrumental, even co-opting Puff’s flow in the “intro” portion singing  

“Yo, the sun gon’ shine forever/ All my statues and retired jerseys, I’ma live forever/Better now or never, kill Damon, my pleasure/ We see you lose every year, nobody do it better”

Shaq’s coworker Charles Barkley takes a stray as Shaq attacks Dame, spitting 

“What, you think I wasn’t gonna respond?/ Droppin’ little grenades, I’m droppin’ them nuclear bombs/ Everybody gon’ hear this ether/ I don’t like your ass, I don’t like Charles Barkley either”

Dame has yet to respond to the latest diss track but with there still being a few days before the season starts there’s still a chance that Dame fires back at Kazaam. 

Oct 14, 2019 No Comments
Author of Nipsey Hussle biography Hopes to Inspire a Generation

Author of Nipsey Hussle biography Hopes to Inspire a Generation

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by | Oct 10, 2019 | Celebs, Featured

The first biography on Nipsey Hussle detailing the artist’s life in-depth will be published by Atria Books. It’s set to hit bookstores on March 24, 2020.

“The Marathon Don’t Stop: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle,” was written by music journalist Rob Kenner, and edited by Michelle Herrera Mulligan, a senior editor at Atria. According to Complex, the unauthorized biography will feature on-the-ground reporting and interviews with Nipsey’s friends and family. 

“The last time I spoke with Nipsey Hussle, he told me, ‘I ain’t outside giving out jewelry or dropping off bags of money on people, but I’m giving out game,’” says Kenner. “This book is my attempt to help fulfill that intention. The Marathon Don’t Stop will also place his accomplishments in proper historical context, giving Nipsey Hussle his rightful place in the history of hip-hop, Los Angeles, and America. It will include interviews with people who haven’t spoken before, as well as insights into the forces that shaped Hussle into the man he became.”

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“Nipsey has inspired an entire generation of people who have felt invisible in their communities,” says Michelle Herrera Mulligan, “This book will share the blueprint of Nipsey’s success, drawn on the streets where he was raised.”

Kenner, a founding editor of VIBE, whose work has also appeared in The New York Times, Complex, Billboard, Mass Appeal, Ego Trip, Pigeons & Planes, and more, says he wanted to write a book about Nipsey because he was inspired by both his words and his actions. 

“He was one of the most fascinating artists of our time, as well as an important activist and thought leader, but he received relatively little acclaim during his lifetime,”said Kenner “My purpose is to lift the best parts of Nipsey Hussle’s legacy so that they will live on and inspire others.”

Kenner has decided to donate a portion of the proceeds from the book to Nipsey’s estate out of respect. In the wake of Nipsey’s death, his family has launched the Neighborhood Nip Foundation, which will continue Nipsey’s efforts in his community. PUMA also released a collaborative collection with his Marathon Clothing brand, with all net proceeds going to the Neighborhood Nip Foundation.

Oct 10, 2019 No Comments
Travis Scott Drops “HIGHEST IN THE ROOM,”To Fans Cause It’s Time To Eat

Travis Scott Drops “HIGHEST IN THE ROOM,”To Fans Cause It’s Time To Eat

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by | Oct 5, 2019 | Celebs, Featured

Amidst all the rumors surrounding Travis Scott and his Girlfriend/Stormi Mother Kylie Jenner breakup, Travis has continued to push out new music with the release of new single “HIGHEST IN THE ROOM,” along with a video. Marking Travis’ first single release since the Grammy-nominated Astroworld.

Its first appearance was in an ad for Kylie Jenner’s Kybrow collection in April. As a man of the people Travis promising fans the release on 10/4 via Twitter and he delivered. Travis has been performing it during his live shows and apparently there’s a verse from Lil Baby.

“I’ve been ready to drop this shit forever,” he told Apple Music’s Beats 1. “I was just performing it at a point where I’ve done it at so many shows, and it’s been so fun doing it, I was like, I gotta just drop this, and I’m gearing up for something more special to come following that.”

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 Travis has been a businessman with the release of Netflix doc “Look Mom I Can Fly,” and recently announced second annual ASTROWORLD Festival, which returns to his hometown of Houston on Saturday, Nov. 9. Travis will headline, while the rest of the lineup will be revealed at a later date. 

Maybe he’ll put something around “HIGHEST IN THE ROOM,” but his in no rush to release another album. He will continue to drop “dope shit and serve some packs to the fans” cause it’s time to eat. 

Check out Travis’ trippy video for “Highest in the Room,” which he directed with Dave Meyers. Watch below.

Oct 5, 2019 No Comments
Harley Quinn First Full Trailer For DC’s BIRDS OF PREY Is All About ‘Girl-Gang”

Harley Quinn First Full Trailer For DC’s BIRDS OF PREY Is All About ‘Girl-Gang”

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by | Oct 3, 2019 | Celebs, Featured

As the Clown Prince of Crime is set for a theatrical released on October 4, Warner Bros. is ready to rev up his favorite Harley.  As the first full trailer for DC’s upcoming film “Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn),” dropped earlier this week.

Since the events of “Suicide Squad,” Batman has disappeared, leaving Gotham City unprotected from crime, and Harley Quinn has left the Joker. When Cassandra Cain, a young girl, comes across a diamond belonging to crime lord Black Mask, Harley joins forces with Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to help protect her.

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The cast of the film consists of Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn; Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary; Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress; Rosie Perez as Detective Renee Montoya; Ella Jay Basco as Batgirl Cassandra Cain; Ewan McGregor as the villainous Black Mask; and Chris Messina as the serial killer, Victor Zsasz.

As DC continues on its revival for more fun and light-hearted experience for the viewer it is to be seen if Harley will be a big enough star to carry a film before her return to James Gunn’s  Suicide Squad in August of 2021.

The movie is said to be an R-rated “girl-gang movie,” and it’s set to be released on February 7th, 2020. Check out the trailer below:

Oct 3, 2019 No Comments
Gucci This, Gucci That is Why We Call Him Gucci Mane

Gucci This, Gucci That is Why We Call Him Gucci Mane

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by | Oct 3, 2019 | Celebs, Featured

It’s Gucci!

As Atlanta rapper is gearing up to release his 15th studio album “Woptober II,” Oct. 17. The cover art doubles as Gucci’s  New Cruise 2020 #ComeAsYouAre_RSVP ad campaign, which also stars Iggy Pop, Sienna Miller, Benedetta Barzini, and more.

Guwop who’s been repping the brand since his emergence is now the face of the Italian fashion house’s global campaign. The Resort 2020 campaign finds Gucci Mane showing off his retro style in Gucci’s red and green court sneakers and a floral tracksuit while celebrating at a lavish house party at Villa La Furibonda in Rome. 

The shoot was directed by Christopher Simmonds and photographed by Harmony Korine, Gucci Mane was also joined on set by the brand’s creative director Alessandro Michele.

As the follow up to “Delusions of Grandeur,”  “Woptober II” will include his new single “Richer Than Errybody” featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again and DaBaby.

Oct 3, 2019 No Comments