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Malik Yoba Addresses Allegations He Paid 13-Year-Old Transgender Girl For Sex With Freestyle Rap

Source: Roy Rochlin / Getty Trans Woman Alleges Malik Yoba Solicited Sex When She was 13 And 16 New York Under Cover actor Malik Yoba has denied hefty allegations he’s a child predator with a now-deleted freestyle. A trans woman named Mariah Lopez Ebony made the allegation in a Facebook post that Yoba had solicited sex from her when she was merely 13 and 16 years-old. Allegations surfaced from Ebony after Yoba revealed he was “trans attracted” and was applauded for his honesty. “For all who applaud and solute [sic] Malik Yoba for revealing he is so called ‘Trans Attracted,’ understand that either because of deeper issues he has or, because of ‘society’ pushing him and others to deep, dark places, his admission to being sexually attracted to trans women, is bound to open a Pandora’s box for him; not because the women are Trans, but because many of the trans women he engaged in sexual exploration and exploitation with on 14th Street, Times Square and elsewhere, were minors, including myself. And I don’t give a F-CK who doesn’t believe me or feels I’m trying to ride a wave! There is a trend of men of color being embraced by the Queer community, for liking Trans women, despite overwhelming evidence of character flaws……glaring signs that sex addiction, substance abuse; unchecked mental health issues and inner demons are what drive men to the bungee jumping of sex; F*CKIN or SUCKIN a Trans person. That’s not love. Period. What Malik paid me to do, as a 13 and 16 year old, wasn’t  love . His ignoring that I was clearly a child prostitute, wasn’t love. Paying for cheap thrills and secret orgasms; begging for unsafe, unprotected sex from a runaway Trans teen, while enjoying stardom as a successful artist and business man ….isn’t love.”   In response, Yoba released a freestyle denying Ebony’s claims. It’s been deleted, but there are the lyrics he rapped, according to Page Six . “How quickly people love to spread news/With no proof of child abuse/You confuse, I see you/You choose to try to make me lose/But I can’t/If you try to stand in my shoes/You would lose.” And, “You can’t win when you live in sin … At the beginning, I told you there was the word/And the word said we would love/And we would love each other/No matter what, you my sister, my brother/Whether you be a trans man or a trans woman.” He revealed, “Yes, this is a freestyle.” Yoba’s denial of soliciting a child sex worker didn’t stop there. He also denied it in a clip with Claudia Jordan. Swipe to hear it. View this post on Instagram “Absolutely she’s lying…” #MalikYoba denies claims made by a trans woman named Maria Lopez Ebony who claims that he paid her to have sex when she was a minor. ( @claudiajordan) A post shared by the Jasmine BRAND (@thejasminebrand_) on Sep 5, 2019 at 5:31pm PDT

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Big Sean To Make His Acting Debut In Lena Waithe’s Forthcoming Series “Twenties”

Source: Timothy Hiatt / Getty Media powerhouse Lena Waithe is bringing more fire to the small screen with her new series, “Twenties.” The comedy is set in Los Angeles and follows a group of 20-somethings as they navigate life, work and love. Lena explained she wrote the series in her twenties and it is loosely based on her own life. The show, which is set to premiere on BET in 2020, includes an all-star cast including “JoJo” T. Gibbs, Christina Elmore, Gabrielle Graham and Sophina Brown. Rapper Big Sean will make his acting debut on the show, Variety reports. “It really is a figment of my imagination,” Waithe told Variety. “But I’m pulling little things about my drive, my hunger, and the frustrations that come with the business [that can be relatable to anyone].” Lena took to Instagram to announce the show and her excitement around Big Sean’s involvement in the project. “What you think about, you bring about. #Twenties has been a project I’ve been dreaming about for as long as I can remember. Grateful to talk to @variety about this phenomenal cast and crew. Coming to y’all in 2020! Check the link in my bio for full story. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Lena said on working with the lyricist, “Big Sean is a star. I was really flattered, he mentioned me [at one of his concerts]. I don’t think he knew this, but I’ve been a fan of his for a really long time. Always loved his music, always loved his craft. I messaged him and he was, like, “Yo, we should link up at some point.” He’s from Detroit, I’m from Chicago — we’re not Hollywood.” . @LenaWaithe talks to Variety exclusively about her @BET series 'Twenties' and casting Big Sean: “He's phenomenal, so natural.” https://t.co/dw2HezcKV4 — Variety (@Variety) August 1, 2019 This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com .  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : LisaRaye Goes Off On Nicole Murphy [VIDEO] A Look Inside Keyshia Cole & Niko Hale’s Baby Shower [PHOTOS]  A Hater Tried To Heckle Mary J. Blige At Her Concert And It Didn’t Go Well For Them [VIDEO] Follow @TheRSMS

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Drake Finesses Creative Partnership with SiriusXM and Pandora

Source: Tony Forte/WENN / WENN Today (July 25), SiriusXM announced it has entered into a partnership between Grammy Award-winning rapper and SiriusXM and Pandora. Part of the deal includes a dedicated station as well as curated music playlists and collabs with talent. Reportedly, Drake holds the distinction of being the most-streamed artist of all time, so it only makes sense for SiriusXM and Pandora to link up with the 6 God. Drake previously hosted OVO Sound Radio on Apple Music, but there are no specifics on the exact type of programming he will be contributing to Sirius XM just yet. Sirius XM acquired Pandora in a reportedly $3.5M deal late last year, and the merger was finalized at the top of 2019. The creative partnership with Drizzy is there first major foray as one company. View this post on Instagram From Old Town Road to #CMAFest… @lilnasx brings the party ! Don’t worry, he’s got the horses in the back A post shared by SiriusXM (@siriusxm) on Jun 9, 2019 at 6:33pm PDT    

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Jacob Latimore On Almost Giving Up On His Career & Who He Wants To Work With On New Music [VIDEO]

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Jacob Latimore is more than just an actor we watch on the hit show “ The Chi. ” He’s also a talented musical artist that continues to put out hits that will make you want to put it on repeat. Although we see the success now, it hasn’t always been like that for him. Latimore at a young age wasn’t interested in acting and his focus was just on music. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). He began acting more in different films and like a lot of others didn’t realize he was good at it. At one point he even thought about giving up on his career because it wasn’t taking off like he thought it should. When Latimore got the opportunity to be on “The Chi,” he didn’t realize it was going to have the impact it did. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit He even mentioned that when he goes out people call him by his character name “Emmett.” SEE ALSO:  Lena Waithe & Alana Mayo Are On Their Way To Jumping The Broom [PHOTOS] With acting in multiple shows and films, Latimore still makes time for music. He spoke about how he brings his studio with him on the road which includes a microphone and computer. His new album “Connection 2” is on the rise to success and filled with songs for different moods. Through it all his family is supportive especially his father, who was in a gospel group at one point. You might even be shocked to know that his cousin is R&B artist, Kenny Lattimore , which gives him advice all the time. To anybody that is trying to make it in the entertainment industry, Latimore said, “Know who you are and be confident in it.” Watch the full video with Jacob Latimore up top and check out some of his music! [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1998029″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : K. Michelle’s Surrogate Confirms She’s Carrying Twins [VIDEO] RHOA Star Eva Marcille Is Pregnant With Baby No. 3! Oprah Winfrey Drops $10,000 On A Wedding Dress For One Of Her Former Students Follow @TheRSMS

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Watch Blo5k (Lil A & Fatt) “Steph Curry” (Official Music Video)

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Source: Dean Gibson IG @realdeangibson / Used with Permission. “Steph Curry” appears on Blo5k’s newly released album, ‘Blo5k Business’. The east side of Atlanta is quickly become known for producing talented rappers and the rap duo Blo5k (pronounced Block) are adding their names to that list. They combine both spectrums of hip hop with Lil A’s raw delivery and Fatt’s lyrically aggressive flow. While a duo, they found a way to balance releasing solo projects while bringing together their unique styles and personalities to create a dynamic duo following the likes of Webbie, Lil Boosie, Outkast, or 8Ball & MJG who represent the South. Coming from nothing, music was almost like therapy to them, providing a way for Fatt and Lil A to vent about their problems. Now, they are taking their platform to new levels to shows fans and others that anything can be achieved despite coming from rough backgrounds. What they once used as an outlet, they now can use to show others that dreams can become a reality with dedication, commitment, and a positive attitude. Together, Blo5k has produced music that has propelled them as key players in the hip hop community. With three projects under their belt, Blo5k has gained the respect of top DJs such as Tokars, Bigga Rankin, and DJ Lil Keem and toured parts of New York, California, and Ohio. Blo5k Muzik ,  Gang , and  Blo5k Muzik 2 hits on mature content and features appearances from 21 Savage, Lotto Savage, and Trouble. Separately, Lil A has released his latest single “Trap Mode” featuring production by Quality Control producer, Quay Global. In 2019, they are looking to continue this reign with new music underway. Blo5k Business the album releases May 3, 2019 with features from Atlanta’s own Wonder B and Bla5er and production from Quay Global, B-Rackz and Spiffy Global. With brotherhood at the forefront, Blo5k is a rap duo set to make a lasting impression on hip hop off the strength of loyalty and love. Listen to ‘Blo5k Business’ by Blo5k https://song.link/album/i/1460403148 Social Media: Instagram @Blo5k @B5lila @B5_fatt Twitter @Blo5kMuzik https://twitter.com/Blo5kMuzik Facebook @Blo5kMuzik https://www.facebook.com/Blo5kMuzik/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdoGPqm5V4QaNQ_Z-ZRHBw Soundcloud: @Blo5kMuzik https://soundcloud.com/blo5kmuzik Audiomack @Blo5k https://audiomack.com/artist/blo5k Spotify, Apple, Pandora, Amazon Music, Tidal @Blo5k Lalaa Shepard @lalaashep

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Young M.A “Bleed,” Kevin Gates “M.A.T.A” & More | Daily Visuals 12.3.18

Source: NEW YORK, NY – JULY 19: Rapper Young M.A performs onstage during Pandora Sounds Like You NYC featuring Nas, Young M.A, Dave East and Biz Markie DJ Set at Brooklyn Steel on July 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Pandora) Seems like just yesterday Young M.A was the toast of the town when she had everyone going “Oooouu!” and though she’s since cooled off but today she returns with some hard hitting work to remind everyone she’s a problem with the pen. In her clip to “Bleed” the Brooklyn rapper takes her talents – and her drink – from the parking lot to her apartment where she drops bars so hard her shorties can use ‘em to pleasure themselves. From the east to the south, Kevin Gates takes Donald Trump’s bullshi*t phrase and makes it his own as he comes through with a red hat we can all get behind in his visual to “M.A.T.A” (Make America Trap Again). Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Young Buck, Birdman and Jacquees featuring FYB and King Issa, and more. YOUNG M.A – “BLEED” KEVIN GATES – “M.A.T.A.” YOUNG BUCK – “BOX OF BULLETS” BIRDMAN & JACQUEES FT. FYB & KING ISSA – “DEPEND” RAVYN LENAE – “THE NIGHT SONG” ILHAM FT. ARIN RAY – “CYCLE OF GAMES” KEY! – “BOSS” YUNG BABY TATE – “THAT GIRL” DENZEL CURRY – “SUMO” VALEE FT. MATT OX – “AWESOME”

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Trap Jumpin’: T.I. Hosts Release Party For ‘Dime Trap’ At His Trap Museum In ATL

Prince Williams/ATLPics.net T.I. Releases Tenth Studio Album ‘Dime Trap’ On Epic Records/Grand Hustle Thursday, October 4th, T.I. hosted a special listening event to celebrate the release of his tenth studio album ‘Dime Trap’ dropping Friday, October 5th, 2018. The event was held at Tip’s new Trap Museum on Atlanta’s West Side. Guests were greeted by musicians playing string instruments outside the Museum. Prince Williams/ATLPics.net The museum features highly impressive exhibits, including a “candy store” which offers Trap Museum and Grand Hustle merchandise, Big Mama’s living room, where guests can see childhood photos of some of their favorite trap artists hanging on the walls, a gun vault, similar to the one that was raided after T.I.’s weapons arrest, a prison cell and paintings and other art installations dedicated to hip-hop greats, including some of our most dearly departed artists like Tupac and Big Doe. Prince Williams/ATLPics.net In addition to the release of his new album, Clifford Harris has plenty of other things to celebrate… For example, VH1 announced on Thursday that its new series “T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle” will premiere on Monday, October 22nd at 9PM ET/PT. The series features Grammy® Award-winning, multi-platinum artists Tip “T.I.” Harris and Tameka “Tiny” Harris along with their children Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King, Major and Heiress. “T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle” will showcase everything from complicated marriages and young love, to health scares and past baggage, to Tip and Tiny working to keep their family together. Much has changed since they left the airwaves more than a year ago with their wildly successful “T.I. & Tiny’s Family Hustle.” Not only is hip hop’s favorite family back and on their grind, but they are bringing Atlanta’s biggest stars with them including Monica Brown, Antonia “Toya” Wright with her daughter Reginae Carter, and Letoya Luckett. With exciting lives and high stakes careers, this group of loyal friends will support each other as they navigate the complex terrain of juggling family while building their empires. That’s not all either… Tip also just dropped the video for “Wraith” featuring Yo Gotti. Watch it below: What did you think? Check out the ‘Dime Trap’ track list below then hit the flip for more photos from the release party. Track List: 1) Seasons ft. Sam Hook 2) Laugh At Em 3) Big Ole Drip ft. Jesse Of WatchTheDuck 4) Wraith ft. Yo Gotti 5) The Weekend ft. Young Thug 6) The Amazing Mr. F Up ft. Victoria Monet 7) At Least I Know ft. Anderson .Paak 8) What Can I Say 9) Jefe ft. Meek Mill 10) More & More ft. Jeezy 11) Pray for Me ft. YFN Lucci 12) Lookin Back 13) Light Day 14) You ft. Teyana Taylor 15) Be There ft. London Jae Stream & Purchase Dime Trap At: iTunes: http://smarturl.it/DIMETRAP/itunes Apple Music http://smarturl.it/DIMETRAP/applemusic Spotify: http://smarturl.it/TheWeekendTI_spotify Amazon Digital: http://smarturl.it/DIMETRAP/az Google Play: http://smarturl.it/DIMETRAP/googleplay Deezer: http://smarturl.it/TheWeekendTI_deezer Pandora: http://smarturl.it/TheWeekendTI_pandora Soundcloud: http://smarturl.it/TheWeekendTI_sc Tidal: http://smarturl.it/TheWeekendTI_tidal YouTube Music: http://smarturl.it/TheWeekendTI_ytm

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Bye Nicki! Is Newly Single Nas Smashing Tasha Smith’s Vintage Cakes Into “MARCUUUUUS”?!

(Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Pandora/Monica Schipper/WireImage) Nas Takes Tasha Smith On A Date? Rumors are swirlin’ around rapper Nas and actress Tasha Smith…could you see them being a thing?? Can OG Nas handle those loud-mouth cakes? Nasir was spotted Tuesday night with the actress. The two were leaving TAO in Hollywood, Tasha had a doggie bag in hand while Nas held the door open for her. Paparazzi caught them right after they step out the restaurant’s door. These two definitely looked like they were there for eachother, there’s no coincidence. Nas and Tasha Smith? pic.twitter.com/9dPmXdlv72 — spacious spencer. (@fckwithWILLY) January 24, 2018 Tasha is 46, Nas is 44! They probably have a lot of things in common aside from both splitting from their partners. Tasha split from her husband back in 2015 and Nas split from Nicki a few week ago. I guess we will have to wait and see if this is REAL. Do YOU think these two would make a succesful pair?

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Emma Watson: I Can Be a Feminist AND Have Boobs!

Emma Watson is a gift to this world that we don't deserve. Not even a little bit. She came to us so many years ago as the intelligent, courageous, nerdy but lovably Hermione Granger, and she hasn't disappointed us once in all this time. One of the most admirable things about Emma is that for the past couple of years, she's been a loud and proud feminist — so much so that she's spoken at the United Nations about feminist issues. Her fight for women's rights is actually one of the most notable things about her these days. So when she posed topless for Vanity Fair, some people felt the need to talk trash about her . One journalist tweeted “Emma Watson: 'Feminism, feminism… gender wage gap… why oh why am I not taken seriously… feminism… oh, and here are my tits!'” Because to some, Emma can't be a feminist and have visible breasts at the same time. Luckily, Emma has heard about the controversy surrounding the photo shoot, and she's taking the time to speak out about it. And what she has to say is simply delightful. “Feminism is about giving women choice,” she explained. “Feminism is not a stick with which to beat other women with. It's about freedom, it's about liberation, it's about equality.” “I really don't know what my tits have to do with it.” See Emma be her usual amazing self in the interview below:

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Tommy Page Dies; Pop Star and Music Exec Was 46

Tommy Page, the pop star and music executive best known for his 1992 hit “I’ll Be Your Everything,” has passed away. He was just 46 years old. A spokesperson for Billboard Entertainment Group broke the news in a statement issued to several media outlets: “We are all mourning the loss of our friend and colleague, Tommy Page,” the statement reads. “He was a magnetic soul and a true entertainer.” The death is being reported as a “suspected suicide.” Page’s fame peaked in the early ’90s, when “I’ll Be Your Everything” reached number one on the US charts and spent 13 weeks in the top 40. In 1992, at the height of his popularity, Page played himself on an episode of Full House that’s fondly remembered by fans of the show. He went on to record nine studio albums. After reaching the heights of pop stardom when he was barely out of his teens, Page earned a degree in business from New York University. He spent most of his adult years as a highly-regarded executive at several influential record labels. During his time at Warner Bros. he helped manage the careers of Michael Buble, Alanis Morissette, Josh Groban and Green Day, among others. In 2011, Page joined Billboard magazine as an associate publisher and was promoted to publisher within a year. At the time of his death, Page also worked as vice president at Pandora and senior vice president at Cumulus Media. Page frequently collaborated with the New Kids on the Block, two of whom received co-writing credits on “I’ll Be Your Everything.” The members of the iconic boy band took to social media to share memories of Page after news of his death went public: “#TommyPage: I remember his same genuine smile he have every time you saw him. A very sad loss. #riptommypage,” former New Kid Joey McIntyre tweeted. Donnie Wahlberg paid tribute to Page by posting the photo below: “Recording ‘I’ll Be Your Everything’ w @jordanknight and #tommypage in ’89! Special memories. Great times. #RIPTommyPage,” he captioned the image. Countless other musicians and industry insiders paid tribute to Page, including pop star Debbie Gibson, who wrote: “Devastated over the loss of my friend Tommy Page. My heart goes out to Tommy’s friends, family and fans. Rest In Peace.” Page is survived by his partner, Charlie, and their three children. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2017: In Memoriam

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