OFFSET AND QUAVO REUNITE TO CELEBRATE TAKEOFF'S BIRTHDAY: Quavo and Offset reunited at a private eventyesterday (June 18th) to celebrate what would have been Takeoff's 29th birthday. The each sent tributes to the fallen rapper on social media. Quavo wrote via IG, “Happy Birthday @yrntakeoff can’t wait for days like this again!!!” he penned in the caption. “BEST believe we goin up all week the Rocket way GEEKD 😵💫 u 29 n#### 🚀♾🚀♾🚀♾🚀♾🚀♾🚀♾🚀♾🚀♾🚀♾🚀♾🚀♾🚀 .” Offset wrote, “Happy birthday rocket man 🚀 the greatest to touch a mic!! best spirit ever!! Purest man I know your heart was golden bring me peace bra we celebrate your life because you still right here I love you gang 🚀🚀🚀🚀”
BOOSIE BADAZZ ARRESTED BY FEDS AFTER THEY WATCHED HIS INSTAGRAM LIVESTREAM SHOWING GUN: According to TMZ, Boosie was arrested outside of a courthouse in San Diego last week on possession of a weapon by a felon charge. Authorities arrested the rapper after Boosie made a recent appearance on an Instagram Live stream with a firearm tucked into his waistband. In the stream, which was broadcast on May 6th, Boosie was seen with the weapon. According to federal documents, federal agents saw Boosie with the firearm and the San Diego police department later pulled over a vehicle he was riding in. During the search a loaded gun was discovered in his security guard’s bag, and a loaded Glock 9mm was located in one of the passenger seats. Following his arrest, Boosie tweeted, “I wanna take this time to apologize to my kids, I’m sorry and I love y’all forever.”
GUNNA ADDRESSES 'RAT' ALLEGATIONS ON NEW ALBUM 'A GIFT & A CURSE': Gunna released a new album called A Gift & A Curse on Friday (June 19th) and the 15 track album addresses claims that he ratted. On a song called “Rodeo Drive, he raps about confronting those who’ve been “claiming I ratted,” before boasting adding that he is “on the yacht with my muthaf*cking shirt off, look at it, my whole body tatted.” On “I Was Just Thinking,” Gunna appears to send a message to Young Thug, sayimg, “There’s four walls talking to you, telling you you gone/Only I done cried caus? this feeling for my bro (King Slime)/And you know my mind, you done watched that n*gga grow/Know you hearing the lies that your lil’ brother might fold/Yeah, I had popped out, but don’t let ‘em say I told.”
MEGAN THEE STALLION: 'IT'S ACCEPTABLE TO RESET & RECHARGE': Megan Thee Stallion is prioritizing her peace. During an interview with People, she said she is “doing a better job of prioritizing self-care.” She explained, “Sometimes society places too much emphasis on hustle culture and not enough focus on physical and mental health. It’s a balance.” She continued, “I’m making certain adjustments to my routine and I want to let my Hotties know that it’s acceptable to reset and recharge when necessary.” PERIOD!” She added, “I’m just setting more boundaries and carving out more time for myself. When I’m taking a self-care day I’m usually journaling, praying, spending time with my dogs, working out, binging my favorite shows and just doing activities that make me happy.”
YNW MELLY'S LEAD ATTORNEY MOTIONS FOR MISTRIAL: According to Hot New Hip Hop, on the fourth day of YNW Melly's double murder trial last week, his lead attorney David A. Howard, requested a mistrial in the case. Judge Murphy III took the motion for a mistrial under advisement. The court will discuss on Tuesday (June 20th) once trial resumes. YNW Melly is on trial for allegedly shooting and killing two of his friends in October 2018.
HOUSTON RAPPER BIG POKEY DEAD AT 45: Houston rap legend Big Pokey, born Milton Powell, has died. He was 45. His passing was unexpected as it occurred after he collapsed while performing on stage in Beaumont, TX on Saturday (June 17th). During the performance, Pokey started gasping for air and then fell on his back. A nurse who was in the crowd administered CPR before he was taken to a local hospital. Bun B spoke on Pokey's death, saying, “I wasn’t ready for this. One of the most naturally talented artists in the city. Low key, humble mountain of a man who moved with honor and respect. He was easy to love and hard to hate. He’d pull up, do what he had to do and head home. One of the pillars of our city. If heart of gold was a person. Iconic member of the SUC. There will never be another and will be missed dearly. We love and honor you Sensei. Rest in heaven.”
