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Kodak Black Begs Judge For Mercy Ahead Of Sentencing For Federal Gun Case This Week (Exclusive)

Source: Atlantic Records Florida Rapper Admitted He Lied To Obtain Firearms Following Rape Charges Kodak Black has begged a federal judge to go easy on him ahead of his sentencing this week for lying in order to buy a semiautomatic gun , BOSSIP has learned. Lawyers for the incarcerated rapper filed court papers last week saying that a lowball sentence of three to three and a half years in prison would be appropriate for his admitted crime of lying on a gun sales application even though he was banned from purchasing firearms because he’s out on bond for rape charges involving a high school student. The 22-year-old artist pled guilty over the summer to one count of making a false statement in connection with the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm. The maximum sentence for the crime is 10 years. Black’s legal team argued that their client’s gun charge was a crime of deception rather than possession and that he took full responsibility once he was arrested. They said gang members had been making death threats against him and his staff were so fearful that they started ferrying him around in a bulletproof car. Black’s lawyers also cited his poverty-stricken upbringing in the projects, the fact that he’s supporting and parenting his toddler son, King and his charitable work for children in his native South Florida. The judge will sentence the “Tunnel Vision” rapper later this week.

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On The Party Scene: BBD, Silk, T.I., Tiny, Monica And More Turn Up At Kenny Burns’ Cassette Costume Party

Source: Prince Williams @atlpics / ATLPics.Net T.I., Tiny, Ludacris, Monica And More Celebrate Kenny Burns Birthday At Cassette The Halloween edition of Cassette , Atlanta’s monthly event at Distrikt nightclub, included performances from Silk and BBD as the party host Kenny Burns celebrated his birthday with help from celebrity guests including Ludacris, Monica, T.I., Tiny, Toya Wright and more. Source: Prince Williams @atlpics / ATLPics.Net Ludacris came dressed and ready for Ron Burgundy mode, while LeToya Luckett and her hubby Tommicus Walker looked Fresh out of Bel-Air. Hit the flip for more dope costumes and celebrity cameos from the Thursday night party.

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SHE So Cotdamn Fye: Baby Rose Blesses COLORS With A Heavenly And Husky Performance Of “All To Myself” [Video]

Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Baby Rose Performs “All To Myself” On COLORS If you’ve never heard of Baby Rose allow us the esteemed pleasure of making your acquaintance with the Washington, D.C.-born soul singer. Often times when a new artist hits the scene, those touting them speak in hyperbolic statements in order to pique your interest. Listen to us when we tell you this is NOT that. You’ve absolutely never heard anything like Baby Rose in this generation and that is no cap. The diminutive dynamo recently took her talents to COLORS for a performance of her song “All To Myself” and we promise you that there are goosebumps in your future. Press play. Told you.

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SHE So Cotdamn Fye: Baby Rose Blesses COLORS With A Heavenly And Husky Performance Of “All To Myself” [Video]

Wu-Tang: An American Saga Ice Cream Truck Pulled Up To Cool Off ONE Music Fest

Source: CliffRobinsonPhotography / CliffRobinsonPhotography Wu-Tang: An American Saga Ice Cream Truck Pulled Up To Cool Off ONE Musicfest   As we previously reported, One Music Fest had Atlanta on smash this weekend returning for the 10th annual celebration and show.  Artists from all genres performed for a crowd of fans and celebrity attendees who were super litt.  So litt, in fact, concert goers couldn’t get enough of the Wu Tang Ice Cream Truck. Hulu’s WU-TANG: AN AMERICAN SAGA Ice Cream Truck was at the star-studded festival handing out ice cream and branded WU-TANG swag (fans, towels and t-shirts) to attendees and celebrity guests.  Notable guests included DMX, Iman Shumpert, Teyana Taylor, Big Tigger, Waka Flocka, Pastor Troy, Ed Lover, Trinidad James, Bone Crusher, Diamond of Crime Mob and many more!

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Wu-Tang: An American Saga Ice Cream Truck Pulled Up To Cool Off ONE Music Fest

Bad. Bad. Bad. Bad. BOY! Are You Feelin’ MA$E’s Pool Party Cabana Costume?

Source: ARUS10 / SplashNews / Splash News Mase Performs At The Go Pool Dayclub At Flamingo Hotel & Casino We’re a long ways from 1999 but Ma$e is still getting jiggy wit it… The rapper turned up with a performance at the Go Pool Dayclub at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Vegas wearing a multi colored cheetah print short set, Gucci socks and black kicks. Are you feelin’ his get up? Source: ARUS10 / SplashNews / Splash News Here’s a look at the clothes in action. Do you think Ma$e used a stylist or did he get his drip on his own? We’re just wondering… for a friend. Have a gander at more photos below:

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Bad. Bad. Bad. Bad. BOY! Are You Feelin’ MA$E’s Pool Party Cabana Costume?

YG Gives A Smooth Performance Of “Hard Bottoms & White Socks” At Genius’ Open Mic [Video]

Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty YG Performs “Hard Bottoms & White Socks” Live For The First Time Bompton native YG stopped by the Genius offices recently to perform his latest hit, “Hard Bottoms & White Socks,” which has already racked up 2.5 million Spotify streams to date. The track is produced by Lil Rich and appears on his brand new project, 4REAL 4REAL . This open mic performance of the track shows YG in rare form, giving a more mellow performance than a lot of his fans are used to–which really lets the song itself shine. Peep the performance down below to see how the rapper’s latest hit sounds live.  

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Kodak Black Says Cops & Media Violated His Constitutional Rights By Publishing Photo Of Rapper In Shackles (Exclusive)

Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty Kodak Black Facing Federal Weapons Charges Following Miami Arrest Last Week Kodak Black has blasted the media and the feds for allegedly releasing a picture of him after last week’s gun bust in order to gloat about nabbing a big name. That’s according to new legal docs from the troubled rapper, who is coming out swinging against his recent gun arrest at the Rolling Loud festival in Miami. Using his new legal name, Bill K. Kapri, the “Tunnel Vision” rapper filed court docs claiming that the media and law enforcement violated his constitutional rights when they disseminated a photo of him in shackles and street clothes at the Miami-Dade police station. Kodak said there was no reason for the cops and media to snap and distribute the pic – other than to create a “news spectacle” and for law enforcement to brag about catching such a big fish. The photo was released “for the purpose of creating a news spectacle in showcasing a Grammy-nominated artist shackled and in custody for all to see,” Kodak’s motion, which was obtained by BOSSIP, states. “Quite simply, there was no law enforcement or security rationale, and this was nothing more than a personal frolic for law enforcement to posture.” Source: Atlantic Records The feds raided Kodak’s tour bus May 11 while he was en route to perform at the festival. The photo in question is of a handcuffed Kodak waiting to be transported to federal detention, his court docs state. Kodak wants the police and the media to be barred from distributing any photos of him without a legit law enforcement or security purpose. The news comes as the prosecutor in his South Carolina rape case asked a judge to revoke his $100,000 bond because of his repeated arrests. A high school girl accused Kodak of sexually assaulting her following a concert in Columbia in 2016. A judge has yet to rule on either motion.

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Will You Be Watching? New Doc “Amazing Grace” Shows Aretha Franklin In New Light (Exclusive)

Source: Courtesy of NEON / Courtesy of NEON New Film “Amazing Grace” Charts Aretha Franklin’s Live Recording Of Gospel Album A new documentary about Aretha Franklin promises to show the Queen of Soul in a way many fans have never seen her. Gone are the fur coats, gowns and jewelry that typified the gospel and soul singer’s larger than life persona in recent years for the new film “Amazing Grace.” Instead, the then afro-sporting 29-year-old is stripped back and lets her voice do most of the talking. “This Aretha Franklin is a little bit different,” “Amazing Grace” producer Tirrell Whitley told BOSSIP. “She was just coming out of the 60s Black Power Movement, she’s wearing her afro….The experience of Aretha Franklin at the age of 29 at the peak of her power.” Franklin recorded the live performance in 1972 over two nights in a South Central L.A. church in front of an audience that included her father the Rev. C.L. Franklin, gospel greats Clara Ward and Mother Ward, the Rolling Stones Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts. Source: Courtesy of NEON / Courtesy of NEON Her resulting album, “Amazing Grace,” went double platinum, won a Grammy, and went on to be the Frankin’s best selling album of her career, Whitley said. Because the footage was shot out of sync, it sat in a vault for almost 40 years before a film company was able to sync the footage with the audio. Although the movie does have imperfections like out of focus shots, Whitley said that it was Franklin who pulls everything together. “The great thing is that the film had excellence in the making and her voice carries it through,” he said, adding that Franklin gave the film her blessing before she passed away last year aged 76. Whitley said the film is ideal for sororities, churches and other groups to screen. “This film takes you to church and it ministers to you in a unique way,” he said. “Amazing Grace” is now in theaters nationwide.

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Coachella Cancelled: Solange Pulls Out Of Performance Due To Rampant Sickness In Her Band

Source: PYMCA / Getty Solange Cancels Coachella Performance Solange really tried to make Coachella happen, but life just isn’t cooperating. According to TMZ , the “production issues” that she was experiencing was really more of an issue for her band. Word is that several people have come down with an illness that has taken them completely out of rehearsals etc. Solange and co. tried their damnedest to get new band members but she felt like she just couldn’t give the performance that she wanted to give and decided it was better to pull the plug than to half-a$$ it. Maybe Solo will come back next year stronger like her big sister did.

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Throwback: Lupita Nyong’o Does A Rousing Rendition Of ‘Bailando’ On Lip Sync Battle [Video]

Source: Rich Fury / Getty Lupita Nyong’o On Lip Sync Battle We’ll literally watch Lupita Amondi Nyong’o do anything. Reading a book, cooking collard greens, sewing a Black Panther mask, literally anything. Lip Sync Battle is reflecting on the “Us” star giving the crowd quite a show as she performed Enrique Iglesias’ “Bailando”. Lupita also Salt N Pepa’s “What A Man” while wearing daisy dukes. She can do all things through Christ who strengthens her.

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Throwback: Lupita Nyong’o Does A Rousing Rendition Of ‘Bailando’ On Lip Sync Battle [Video]