It Is What It Is: Here's some of the most priceless '23 moments from Cam'ron, Stat Baby and Ma$e
Keeping it 100? There’s really no sports show on the same level as the ‘It Is What It Is’ program with hosts Cam’ron, Treasure ‘Stat Baby’ Wilson and Ma$e front and center. So what better way to ignite an epic ‘24 than seeing some of those classic moments from the past year?
Keeping it 100? There’s really no sports show on the same level as the ‘It Is What It Is’ program with hosts Cam’ron, Treasure ‘Stat Baby’ Wilson and Ma$e front and center. So what better way to ignite an epic ‘24 than seeing some of those classic moments from the past year?
Here’s some unforgettable ‘It Is What It Is’ ‘23 moments
From those cringe but hilarious ‘pause’ moments to the celebrity guests, it was a ‘23 to celebrate for the trio especially since the series has become a global phenomenon.
‘WE STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE HERE, HERE IS A LIL RECAP FROM #2023 & IT ONLY GETS GREATER FROM HERE… WE APPRECIATE EACH & EVERYONE OF YALL… #ITISWHATITISTALK #NOBODYSAFE #WESAYWHATTHEFUCKWEWANT#WETHENEWSOURCE’
Jim Jones: Capo has officially cracked into the wine and spirits biz with Luè Jade
New York rap heavyweight Jim Jones knows it’s way bigger than rap these days. The hip-hop veteran has plenty to smile about after announcing an official partnership with wine and spirits powerhouse Luè Jade.
New York rap heavyweight Jim Jones knows it’s way bigger than rap these days. The hip-hop veteran has plenty to smile about after announcing an official partnership with wine and spirits powerhouse Luè Jade.
Jim Jones and Luè Jade are officially rocking with each other
Capo knows the ball is set to drop in the coming days and what better way to toast it up than this big news?
As seen in Black Enterprise, Luè Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine, two of the wine and spirits industry's fastest-growing brands, proudly announce their exclusive partnership with Hip Hop icon Jim Jones as the brand ambassador for Luè Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine. This groundbreaking collaboration marries the iconic status and influence of Jim Jones with the guilt-free luxury, quality, and affordability that define the Luè Jade brands.
With an impressive track record in the spirits industry, including his role in achieving over 68,000 cases in sales through his partnership with Sizzurp Liquor, Jones brings a wealth of experience, passion, and market insight. His unique ability to connect with audiences, coupled with his influential presence and extensive network, promises to propel Luè Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine to unprecedented heights.
"We are ecstatic to welcome Jim Jones to the Luè Jade family as our brand ambassador," said David Buer, CEO at Luè Jade, "His unparalleled success in the industry and his resonance with consumers make him the perfect partner to represent our brands. Together, we are poised to redefine luxury, quality, and affordability in the wine and spirits industry."
Luè Jade's founders Buer, Eli Kiperman, Dmitriy Pusilnik, and David Kalusetsky, collectively offer more than 50 years of experience in creating and managing globally recognized brands, amassing over 1 million cases in sales worldwide. With their unmatched expertise, deep market insights, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Luè Jade is set to emerge as a dominant force in the wine and spirits industry.
The partnership between Jones and Luè Jade marks a significant milestone in the wine and spirits sector. The fusion of his influence with Luè Jade's dedication to excellence, guided by the founders' expertise, is set to redefine the standards of taste, sophistication, and affordability.
Luè Cognac boasts an attractive price range, with options starting at $24.99 for the VS and $29.99 for the VSOP. Meanwhile, Jade Sparkling Wine offers an equally appealing range from $11.99 to $14.99. "I'm excited to once again 'pop' my Champagne expertise," says Jones, "My fans want to party like I do. Now they can have an affordable option."
Luè Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine have already made a significant impact in key marketsLuè Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine have already made a significant impact in key markets including New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington D.C., South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The response has been remarkable, with both brands exceeding over 30,000 cases in sales over the last three years. Building on this success, Luè Jade is poised to rapidly expand its presence nationally, targeting all major markets within the next 12 months.
Luè Jade's strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including Republic National Distribution Company (RNDC) and Simone International, establish a robust distribution network that will bolster sales. With their extensive reach and expertise, Luè Jade products will be accessible to consumers across the United States, ensuring widespread availability and visibility.
"We are confident that Jim Jones' partnership with Luè Jade, supported by the experience and expertise of our founders, will have a significant impact on our brands," added Buer, "His influence and reach, combined with our commitment to excellence, will amplify our message and drive further growth, solidifying Luè Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine as major players in the wine and spirits industry."
Jim Jones: There's really no days off for Capo and his studio's awaiting your arrival
New York rap heavyweight Jim Jones really doesn’t take time off. So it’s only right he extends his hand to those fellow grinders looking to put in work, work, work at his recording studio.
New York rap heavyweight Jim Jones really doesn’t take time off. So it’s only right he extends his hand to those fellow grinders looking to put in work, work, work at his recording studio.
Jim Jones’ no days off is going strong into ‘24
While it’s a low-key and high-key fact the entertainment biz takes two weeks off during the winter holidays, Capo is letting the world know his Quarantine Studios is open through the start of the new year.
Wit all th labels n offices closed for th holiday season I had to fire out how I could capitalize off of this down time in th industry
My office is open @thequarantinestudios is open until Jan 2nd if u need features hooks bday shout outs 1on1 conversation if u need some life coachin hit @730morework or @thequarantinestudios
1 stop shoppin get u a feature and distribution at th same time @vampliferecords @empire
50 Cent: There's really no slowing down the ruthless Diddy trolling
New York rapper 50 Cent is really having the time of his life going at Diddy. Days after buzz went viral about Puff Daddy dealing with sexual accusations from former Bad Boy Entertainment artist Cassie, the ‘Power’ executive has continued an onslaught of social media trolling.
New York rapper 50 Cent is really having the time of his life going at Diddy. Days after buzz went viral about Puff Daddy dealing with sexual accusations from former Bad Boy Entertainment artist Cassie, the ‘Power’ executive has continued an onslaught of social media trolling.
50 Cent’s latest attack on Diddy is all types of cringe
Fifty hit up his Instagram page and didn’t show any signs of slowing down his jokes. 50 shared a throwback snapshot of Puff Daddy dancing with his pants around his ankles and black underwear on display surrounded by a bunch of male peers.
‘👀what kinda batty boy party is this! 🤨Bumba clot !!!! Why ya tink I don’t go to diss ? @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi’
Cam'ron: Killa has a very direct connection to the famous Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles
It’s a Harlem thing, honestly. New York rap heavyweight Cam’ron knows how to hustle and proves it with another reminder of just how much business-minded flexing goes down his bloodline including a direct connection to the famous West Coast hot spot Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles franchise.
It’s a Harlem thing, honestly. New York rap heavyweight Cam’ron knows how to hustle and proves it with another reminder of just how much business-minded flexing goes down his bloodline including a direct connection to the famous West Coast hot spot Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles franchise.
Cam’ron is really connected to Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles
Killa hit up his Instagram page to blow minds away with a major fact. Cam revealed his uncle is actually the genius behind the classic restaurant line and even acknowledged a Harlem connection.
‘Fun fact: would you believe me if I told you that the owner/founder of Roscoes chicken and Waffles was from Harlem? And that he’s my uncle?!… nah I wouldn’t believe me either. Oh well 🤷🏾♂️
What up uncle herb and Warren. New location opening up in San Diego this summer.
@roscoesofficial
Bloodline of the hustlers’
Jim Jones: Capo pushing for men to get physicals proves health is really wealth
What good is having money if you’re not around to enjoy it? Dipset’s Jim Jones delivers his very own public service announcement encouraging men to take the time to go out and get themselves checked out by a physician.
What good is having money if you’re not around to enjoy it? Dipset’s Jim Jones delivers his very own public service announcement encouraging men to take the time to go out and get themselves checked out by a physician.
Jim Jones gets his physical rocking and encourages men to follow suit
Capo hit up his Instagram page and dished on not getting physical in years. So of course following his appointment, Jimmy had to share some encouraging words to the masses - especially black men over the age of 45.
‘Health is wealth wht good is it to have money if u not gone b healthy to spend it I haven’t had a physical in some years. Told my self only way to make sure u completely healthy is to go see th doctor I pride myself on stayin in shape and being conscious of how my body works But wht u see on th outside my not b th same on th inside so make sure u go see ur doctor for frequent check ups If u don’t have 1 then here’s 1 for u give th office a call and get u an appointment @advrejuv_sports and @frankydelics_ There r located in th Miami/broward area’
Ma$e and Cam'ron's reunion is really happening at the Apollo this month
Harlem on the rise. And you don’t want no problems with the guys, right? Turns out hometown legends Ma$e and Cam’ron are linking back up to make things a movie from the iconic Apollo Theater this month.
Harlem on the rise. And you don’t want no problems with the guys, right? Turns out hometown legends Ma$e and Cam’ron are linking back up to make things a movie from the iconic Apollo Theater this month.
Ma$e and Cam’ron are reuniting at the Apollo Theater
Killa Cam hit up his Instagram page to get fans pumped about what’s on deck. Along with sharing the stage with Mason Betha, the event will also feature The LOX’s Jadakiss on Saturday, January 28.
‘Be there or be square jack!!!’
Game is low-key loving the tension between 50 Cent and his son right now
West Coast rapper Game is always down for a little trolling. Even though he’s on better terms with former mentor turned rival turned indifferent person 50 Cent, the previously associated G-Unit member couldn’t resist going at Curtis Jackson over his publicized fallout with first-born son Marquise Jackson.
West Coast rapper Game is always down for a little trolling. Even though he’s on better terms with former mentor turned rival turned indifferent person 50 Cent, the previously associated G-Unit member couldn’t resist going at Curtis Jackson over his publicized fallout with first-born son Marquise Jackson.
Game is trolling 50 Cent over his son Marquise fallout
The Los Angeles native hit up his social media pages to playfully get at Fif. He shared a post about father-son relationships courtesy of a vintage pic of 50 and Marquise as a child.
“Like father like… wait, wrong picture. BRB”
The comments flooded with people joking about Game doing the same move Fif would have pulled.
“I mean 50 be throwing the same type of shade sooooo”
“Something 50 would’ve done 🤷🏾♀️”
“This is why they ain’t invite you to the superbowl 😂”
“Come on Game. What’s the point of this?”
Game made sure to show the world he’s on good terms with his own first-born and shared a pic of himself and son Harlem.
“Ahhhh more like it. I love you son. @harlemtaylorr
If you don’t want your dad playing favorites, leaving you out in the cold, n giving you scraps every month, come to DEATHROW.”
Smoke DZA's 'Driplomatic Immunity' is - finally - streaming
I won’t lie - when it comes to Smoke DZA’s music, it’s hard not to be impatient. The Kush God has come through with his much-needed new Driplomatic Immunity album and it’s pure Harlem vibes.
I won’t lie - when it comes to Smoke DZA’s music, it’s hard not to be impatient. The Kush God has come through with his much-needed new Driplomatic Immunity album and it’s pure Harlem vibes.
Smoke DZA’s ‘Driplomatic Immunity’ album is now streaming
After some mounted anticipation, DZA has hit the green light on dropping his album to the masses. The EP follows his recent Real Bad Man collaborative project and is non-stop repeat mode nice.
After recently teaming up with Real Bad Man for the collaborative drop Mood Swings, Smoke DZA is back with his RFC Crew Nym Lo & 183rd to present Driplomatic Immunity. “When I locked in with my brothers (Nym Lo & 18rd) to do this project I wanted to give the world the best representation of what uptown sounds and looks like in just eight songs” DZA asserted. “We represent of the heart of the hustlers... this is Driplomatic Immunity.” Driplomatic Immunity is now available at all DSP’s and the lone guest appearance on the project is courtesy of Rome Streetz.
And ‘Trust Issues’ is a must-see, too
It’s not just the new album to celebrate. Smoke DZA has also come through with the visual treatment for his new ‘Trust Issues’ video.
Along with the new EP, DZA also released a new visual for “Trust Issues,” which can be viewed below.
Smoke DZA's new 'Driplomatic Immunity' album is officially on deck
Harlem’s own Smoke DZA isn’t settling down after dropping new music. The hip-hop veteran is already reloaded with his new Driplomatic Immunity album preparing to drop in the coming days.
Harlem’s own Smoke DZA isn’t settling down after dropping new music. The hip-hop veteran is already reloaded with his new Driplomatic Immunity album preparing to drop in the coming days.
Smoke DZA’s ‘Driplomatic Immunity’ album is dropping
Barring any setbacks, the Kush God’s newest studio effort is set to arrive next Friday. To celebrate the big announcement, DZA has also put out a new tune.
Smoke DZA recently teamed up with producer Real Bad Man (who most recently released his collaborative project, Real Bad Boldy, with Boldy James in 2021) to bring you their collaborative drop Mood Swings. DZA & RBM have just released a new video from the project “Run It,” which you can view below.
In addition, DZA also announced a new project, Driplomatic Immunity, with his RFC crew members Nym Lo & 183rd, which will be released on 3-4-22, and with it, they released the project’s first single “Trust Issues.” Driplomatic Immunity’slone guest appearance comes from Rome Streetz.
DZA hypes up his new studio album
With Driplomatic Immunity on deck, Smoke’s already issued a statement about the motivation behind putting it together.
“When I locked in with my brothers (Nym Lo & 18rd) to do this project I wanted to give the world the best representation of what uptown sounds and looks like in just eight songs” DZA asserted. “We represent of the heart of the hustlers... this is Driplomatic Immunity.”
Smoke DZA and Real Bad Man’s ‘Run It’ music video
Just in time for new music Friday, DZA and his longtime pal Real Bad Man put out their ‘Run It’ visual to the masses.
Jim Jones diagnosis of NY Hip-Hop right now, new music and more with DJ Drama on Apple Music
Dipset’s Jim Jones has plenty to talk about right now with his new Gangsta Grillz: We Set The Trends album streaming everywhere. The hip-hop veteran and producer DJ Drama chop it up with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden on Apple Music 1 to dish on their first collaborative album in nearly 20 years, coming together and even digging into the state of Big Apple hip-hop.
Dipset’s Jim Jones has plenty to talk about right now with his new Gangsta Grillz: We Set The Trends album streaming everywhere. The hip-hop veteran and producer DJ Drama chop it up with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden on Apple Music 1 to dish on their first collaborative album in nearly 20 years, coming together and even digging into the state of Big Apple hip-hop.
Jim Jones chops it up with Apple Music 1
Jimmy and Drama linked up to talk about their newly released studio effort. Jones made sure to spend some energy talking about how music is feeling from the Empire State.
“I feel like we coming back wholeheartedly with the Fivios and all the young energy that they're putting out there. With the drill music and how the drill music is starting to move further down south into the west coast. We took something from Chicago and made it our own. Now it's New York drill. It's a sound that we known for, it's just so much going on. So I like the way that the music industry is going in as a whole. The money is better, the stream's work in our favor, and New York we back on the rise. No disrespecting nobody else, but we been in a black hole for a long time and people have been throwing stones at us. So now to see us rising above that black hole makes me feel very good.”
Jones isn’t falling back after the new release. He’s already gearing up to put out a handful of more albums.
“I got six albums done, completed already. So now we going to start with the Gangsta Grillz. Then we going to go into the Lobby Boys, from Lobby Boys, we going to go into the Yung Berg album, from the Yung Berg album, we going to go into the Latin album I got, after the Latin album I got, I'm going into the Byrdgang Compilation. After the Byrdgang Compilation, I'm going to the Scram Jones project that I have. And then I'm going to do a whole Jim Jones project that I'll be working on during this year while all these projects are coming up.”
DJ Drama digs into his Jim Jones bond
Drama made sure to chime in on their new collaborative effort. The Philadelphia-bred and Atlanta-based deejay explained how this joint effort made more sense than most people would assume.
”Me and Jim, we talk frequently, you know what I'm saying? And discuss music and life and just the game and everything. And we started talking about it, I think probably even about maybe a year ago. Honestly, Jim reached out, we were bouncing around some ideas. He told me about some things he was working on and what have you. And it was around a time when I was working on other projects. Tyler's project was in the making and what have you. And then Jim came to me with the idea of how he wanted to do this project and it showcasing what he's got going on. He's dropping sh*t all the time. So his sh*t is just cracking the streets. And then as well as showcasing some new artists that he's working with, and giving it that platform. Gangsta Grillz has always been that type of platform to break new artists as well. I was hyped because me and Jim honestly haven't done a tape in over a decade.”
Jimmy speaks on linking up with The Migos
One of the biggest standout records off the new album is Jim and Migos’ We Set The Trends.’ Jones revealed how his close-knit relationship with Migos’ Takeoff ultimately sparked the collaboration.
“Me and Take have an incredible relationship; I got a good relationship with all of them. For me... We consider members of the same pressure. But he was in the city one day, he was like, "Yo, where you at?" I was in the midst of doing Gangsta Grillz. I’m at the studio, he pulled up. He just sitting there. He like, "Nah, load one up. Let's get one in. We due for one." We did it. I posted up on the gram being excited. Offset hit me like, "Nah, I got to get on that. Y'all bugging." I went to the studio, he was gambling that night. He ended up doing it. Then posted that up, Quavo seen it said, "Nah, you got two out of three. You can't forget the Cho." But the way Quavo did it was ill because Quavo actually came and did his verse and the video all in the same hour before he went into the plane. So he knocked the verse out. Then we got up and did the video right in the staircase... It was all organic. Like one of the most organic and dope records that I've made, the way it came together. And I actually was there with the artists while they did it. So that doesn't happen too often with all this digital stuff going on. So that was dope. Got all the footage, shout out to Migos, man. I tip my hat to them.”
Jim Jones really saved his photographer's life
New York rapper Jim Jones is really out here doing superhero things. The hip-hop veteran is making all types of headlines courtesy of buzz revealing he really saved his photographer and close friend Jerry ‘Flee Flicks’ Flete’s life.
New York rapper Jim Jones is really out here doing superhero things. The hip-hop veteran is making all types of headlines courtesy of buzz revealing he really saved his photographer and close friend Jerry ‘Flee Flicks’ Flete’s life.
Jim Jones really saved his photographer’s life
The rap heavyweight’s name started buzzing courtesy of coverage from Inside Edition. Long story short - Flete credits Capo for helping him see another day after collapsing.
Rapper, reality star, entrepreneur Jim Jones can now add lifesaver to his resume. The Harlem native and his team were recently down in Florida at a crypto event for his capo coin when his photographer, Jerry Flete, aka Flee Flicks, suddenly collapsed. Jim then stepped in and saved his life. Both men chatted with Inside Edition Digital's Stephanie Officer to re-tell the story. "We was just literally just hanging out on a break from work. Just hanging out," Jerry said. "It just happened so fast. Basically, I woke up, Jim giving me chest compression and telling me, 'Wake up. Wake up.' He basically saved my life. I'm here today because of Jim."
Flete even let the cameras record as he recounted how Jimmy came to the rescue.
Jimmy reminds us he really did the unthinkable
Jones even went to his Instagram page to keep things a buck. He shared the headline of his heroics and even encouraged folks to learn the value of CPR.
“Love u @flee_flicks but u scared th Sh*t out of me God is good who else gone capture me when I b havin th Sh*t on lol 😂 On a serious note I encourage everyone to get cpr lessons for u n th family”
Flee Flicks is really cherishing life
Heading into the new year, Flicks went to his social media pages to reflect on life. Flee promised to cherish each day and live every 24 hours to the fullest.”
“2022 I’m giving it my all. No more games. Cherishing my time on earth cause u never know when is ur time, but When gone I’m gonna be a legend I’ll put my life on that!!!”
Best of '21: Snubbs: 10 Things We Learned In 10 Minutes (Exclusive)
Harlem is home to some of the most famous and iconic hip-hop artists of all time whether we’re talking about Cam’ron and the mighty Dipset or former Bad Boy Records legend Ma$e to those A$AP Mob fellas by the names of A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg. No one can forget what Big L meant to the rap game and with the familiar names of Dave East and Smoke DZA, there’s always something fresh and new brewing out of the legendary Manhattan neighborhood. Harlem World’s Snubbs is the game’s best kept secret.
Harlem is home to some of the most famous and iconic hip-hop artists of all time whether we’re talking about Cam’ron and the mighty Dipset or former Bad Boy Records legend Ma$e to those A$AP Mob fellas by the names of A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg. No one can forget what Big L meant to the rap game and with the familiar names of Dave East and Smoke DZA, there’s always something fresh and new brewing out of the legendary Manhattan neighborhood. Harlem World’s Snubbs is the game’s best kept secret.
No rookie to this rap grind with hard-hitting freestyles and too many flows to count dating back to when he donned a short haircut and bodied Meek Mill instrumentals, the rap grinder chopped it up with Attack The Culture to dish on everything from securing a Rolling Loud New York performance slot to his must-hear Loyalty Is A Action mixtape and why he had to go back to his signature flow with the project’s standout “Amsterdam” banger. Check out 10 Things We Learned In 10 Minutes with Snubbs.
1. Snubbs Couldn’t Wait To Hit The Rolling Loud – NYC Stage
I’m not even going to lie, the feeling is incredible and I feel like I’m blessed enough to let all my colleagues who were actually with me on the way up actually get a ticket too so I feel even more blessed and I feel like no one is left out. Words are unexplainable. All my dirt biking and it’s happening. It’s going to be a point in time when I can’t ride my dirt bike in the city because I’m too famous.
I’m going up and going crazy. I’m going to be on the Audiomack stage so everything is a go. You already know. If you want to pull up on me and see greatness, I’m going to be right there waiting for you.
2. It Was A Rolling Loud No-Brainer What To Perform
I’m not even going to lie, just to give you the full aspect I’m definitely going to be performing most of Loyalty Is A Action for sure. I feel like I just dropped it, it just came out, everybody loves ‘Amsterdam’ and everybody loves all the songs on there. I got a special guest coming out too and I can’t let you know who it is. If you want to know, you gotta come to Audiomack’s stage.
3. Snubbs Knew He Had To Put ‘Amsterdam’ Onto The New ‘Loyalty Is A Action’
Well honestly speaking, I felt like ‘Amsterdam’ was supposed to wait for my album but I’m like, no lie, ‘Amsterdam’ represents exactly my avenue of where I’m from. I see people in the comments, ‘Oh, autotune.’ I have natural autotune in my natural voice. It sounds like I got it on right now. You feel me? I’m like let me give them something so they can shut up and zoom into what’s really important which is the lyricism. ‘Amsterdam’ gives you that raw, uncut energy of who Snubbs really is. Not saying me singing is not me but this is really who I mainly is. Like I started off hardcore rapping before people started telling me, ‘Yo, you gotta make something for the females. You gotta make something for them.’ Before people told me to cater to all these other sounds, the original format was definitely boom bap hip-hop.
4. They’re All His Faves, But Snubbs Loves On Song Most Off ‘Loyalty Is A Action’
Hands down I feel like I’m 10 for 10, don’t get it wrong but my favorite song on the whole tape is definitely ‘Steamin.’ Oh my god. I feel like that one right there did it for me because I know that was the last song that I really made for the project. My process for making the album was making songs for the project but these were hand selected from an unreleased basket and for me to make that song fresh off the press and it made it off all the songs that were made from last year or even the year before, it just feels good to let people hear my new sound compared to ‘Amsterdam’ and everything else. ‘Steamin’ is definitely my favorite. Hands down.
5. Gearing Up For The New Album
The title speaks for itself, Loyalty Is A Action also revolves around my rollout plan. My rollout plan actually was for me to be loyal to my fans without just saying it. Because everyone says loyalty and loyalty first and family first. But for me to show that loyalty is a action, I actually dropped a single every other week. I gave a week for the single to breathe and then I’d give them another one. I’d wait a week for the single to breathe and then I’d give them another one. That was a process that took all the way to this body of work here. At the end of the day, I was being loyal to my fans aside from the songs on the project. Loyalty Is A Action is really about coming off of actions and not just words.
6. Coming Out Of Harlem Means A Loooooot
I’m not going to lie, it’s a dope day to be coming out of Harlem. It would be cheesy for me to just be saying the city life and all of that but it’s just crazy to be knowing this is really where ‘swag’ was invented. People here were wearing mink furs and stuff people are wearing now before our time and bringing the fashion together and us even being a part of Manhattan and being a part of Fifth Avenue, high fashion culture and everything. It’s just a beautiful feeling to know that you could do anything you want to do and you don’t have to fall into a certain lane because you got all types of different people everywhere but for Harlem, for the most part showed me you can do whatever you want to do but at the highest stature for sure.
7. Snubbs’ Harlem Mt. Rushmore Is Deeper Than Rap
Number one, an inspiration off the rip is Big L. So R.I.P to Big L. I really started rapping seeing his freestyles on YouTube like, ‘Damn, this man is going crazy.’ Like he didn’t look physically fit and he didn’t look brolic or strong but his words made me feel like if I played around with him, I might get into some trouble with his wordplay. So I definitely have to put Big L on Mt. Rushmore.
[Dipset]. Cam’ron, Jim Jones, the whole Dipset era for sure.
I also would probably give a shout-out to Bloodshed from the East Side, First Avenue.
Those are mainly the only real rappers but I got a lot of inspiration from a lot of people that do dirt bikes and stuff like that that made my lifestyle, make me be able to talk about it. Seeing people rap was part of the inspiration but it’s different. My motivation to start rapping was really from my actions that allowed me to be built up to be this person.
Those are definitely people I looked up to on the come-up for my Mt. Rushmore for Harlem.
8. There’s Always Going To Be Love For Mason Betha
Let me put Ma$e on the Rushmore. It’s not like I forgot about him. But I know Ma$e definitely put a big impact on the city and I just personally feel like he changed the way too from the whole Bad Boy movement. P. Diddy. They didn’t paved the way.
9. The Work Grind Never Stops
I’m not going to lie, my work process takes a lot of hard work and dedication and not giving up. I feel like at the end of the day it looks easy but behind the scenes I have a whole team who I’m grateful for who helps me get pushed to the forefront and understand what it takes to be behind someone.
10. Snubbs Is A Team Player
I gotta work hard myself and stay dedicated and grind but I also got to tilt my hat to my team 100 Mz. They inspire me to keep pushing for the people at times I might feel like giving up so I gotta give all of that to my team because before accomplishments were coming through, they still were showing me that support.
Dave East has joined the NFT hustle, too
There’s no stopping what’s going on in the NFT world. It’s to the point where it’s tough to remember who is responsible for making it pop off especially in the rap game with artists like Dave East fully embracing the digital hustle.
There’s no stopping what’s going on in the NFT world. It’s to the point where it’s tough to remember who is responsible for making it pop off especially in the rap game with artists like Dave East fully embracing the digital hustle.
Dave East’s on the NFT hustle, too
East hit up his Instagram page to make sure fans knew he had co-signed what the NFT life is like. Dave revealed he already has his first-ever song in the non-tangible format available to cop.
“Just Dropped My First Song NFT Wit @harryfraud 🔥🔥 Link In Bio Tap In 🙏🏾😈”
Dave East has followed Nipsey Hussle's blueprint + won
It’s more than just Black excellence these days and Dave East is making sure of it. The hip-hop artist has stepped forward to let the world know he’s living out what the late Nipsey Hussle preached by securing his first Harlem store.
It’s more than just Black excellence these days and Dave East is making sure of it. The hip-hop artist has stepped forward to let the world know he’s living out what the late Nipsey Hussle preached by securing his first Harlem store.
Dave East has purchased his first store
East went to his social media pages to break the massive news. While there’s not an exact launch date, East plans on the spot opening sometime in the coming months.
“Bought My First Store Today. I Told Nipsey He Laid The Blueprint For Real Ones Everywhere. Wish Shooter Could See This Shit. Coming Soon 2022 💥 Couldn’t Have Made This Happen Without @queenofharlem The Realest!!!”
The massive announcement sparked a flurry of co-signs in the comments section. Harlem’s own Juelz Santana and A$AP Ferg made sure to give out their salutes.
“Dope… 🙌🏾💪🏾🔥🙏🏾💯” -Juelz Santana
“🔥🔥🔥” -Benny The Butcher
“Congrats my brother” -A$AP Ferg
“🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥” -Jadakiss
“🔥🔥🔥🔥” -Vado