Fetty Wap and fellow Remy Boyz member, Monty, know about the struggle. Prior to the "Trap Queen" hit maker finding success, he and his friend were at one point homeless, living out of Monty's car.
Fetty, real name Willie Maxwell II, promised that if things popped off musically he wouldn't leave his homie behind.
The 24-year old New Jersey native has kept his word, featuring Monty on 9 songs on his 2015 self-titled debut album.
For Christmas, Fetty gave his friend a $140,000 BMW i8.
"Back to Back In Beamers !! One of My Best Gifts Ever. Thanks Bro @fettywap1738," Monty captioned a photo of the vehicle on Instagram.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 27, 2015 at 10:30am
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The internet is already roasting Peyton Manning for his alleged use of human growth hormone during his recovery from neck fusion surgeries in 2011, while he played for the Indianapolis Colts.
The Al Jazeera report, "The Dark Side: Secrets of the Sports Dopers," which contains the allegations airs Sunday, December 27.
The special alleges the shipments were delivered to his wife, Ashley, so his name couldn't be attached to them
Manning, who now plays for the Denver Broncos, blasted the report in a statement Saturday night, December 26.
"The allegation that I would do something like that is complete garbage and is totally made up. It never happened. Never," the statement read. "I really can't believe somebody would put something like this on the air. Whoever said this is making stuff up."
The Broncos organization is standing by their star quarterback.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning strongly denied a report set to air on Al Jazeera that contends the Denver Broncos quarterback received human growth hormone through his wife during his recovery from neck fusion surgeries in 2011 in Indianapolis.
In a statement Saturday night, Manning said: "The allegation that I would do something like that is complete garbage and is totally made up. It never happened. Never."
He added, "I really can't believe somebody would put something like this on the air. Whoever said this is making stuff up."
The allegations surfaced in an Al Jazeera undercover probe into doping in global sports that is set to air Sunday and was shared in advance with the Huffington Post.
The report claims Manning received HGH from an Indianapolis anti-aging clinic in 2011 while he was still with the Colts. It said the drug, which was banned by the NFL in the 2011 collective bargaining agreement, was delivered to his wife, Ashley, so that the quarterback's name was never attached to the shipments.
Liam Collins, a British hurdler, went undercover and spoke with Charlie Sly, an Austin, Texas-based pharmacist who worked at the Guyer Institute, the Indiana-based anti-aging clinic in 2011. Sly allegedly names Manning and other high profile athletes as having received HGH from the clinic.
However, Sly backtracks in a subsequent statement to Al Jazeera, saying Collins secretly recorded his conversations without his knowledge or consent.
"The statements on any recordings or communications that Al Jazeera plans to air are absolutely false and incorrect," Sly said. "To be clear, I am recanting any such statements and there is no truth to any statement of mine that Al Jazeera plans to air. Under no circumstances should any of those recordings, statements or communications be aired."
"It's defamation and it really ticks me off." Peyton Manning disgusted with report linking him to HGH in 2011: https://t.co/990i4EJ2hB
The NFL and players union added human growth hormone testing to the collective bargaining agreement signed in 2011 but the side didn't agree to testing terms until 2014. Nobody has tested positive, which would trigger a four-game suspension.
Manning, who joined the Broncos in 2012, has been sidelined since Nov. 15 by a left foot injury. Brock Osweiler makes his sixth consecutive start in Manning's place Monday night when the Broncos (10-4) host the Bengals (11-3).
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 26, 2015 at 10:46pm
C. Carter a.k.a. Compton Carter is hard at work on her forthcoming mixtape, "96." Today she gives us a taste of what to expect from the project with the Lex Luger-produced banger titled "A.F.M" featuring Project Pat.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 26, 2015 at 12:30pm
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Up and coming rapper Donkey Cartel lost his life on Christmas Eve after being involved in a fight with rivals at Northlake Mall in Charlotte.
The 18-year old, real name Daquan Westbrook, was killed by off-duty copThomas Ferguson, who was responding to the sound of gunshots. The rapper allegedly pointed his gun at the officer before he was fired upon.
A statement was released by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department:
"Preliminary evidence gathered on scene indicates that a group of subjects who had a history of feuding encountered each other inside the mall and got into an altercation which led to Mr. Westbrook shooting a firearm. This was not a random act of violence and the subjects involved are known to one another."
"While working off-duty inside the Northlake Mall, Officer Thomas Ferguson heard multiple shots being fired inside the mall. Officer Ferguson responded to the scene and encountered a subject armed with a firearm. According to witnesses, the subject turned and pointed the weapon at Officer Ferguson, who fired his service weapon."
The statement said Ferguson was placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
Donkey Cartel is seen getting ready to open fire
Shauntelle Hamrick, the manager of the Journeys shoe store, says she saw a group of people "ganged up" on a man. At that point gunfire was exchanged, according to CNN.
The shooting panicked last-minute Christmas shoppers, sending hundreds of people running to get away from the area.
Witnesses reported hearing as many as 10 gunshots.
“I had no idea what to do, so I grabbed my mom, dropped my stuff and ran out of the store,” 20-year old Caryl Santos told the Charlotte Observer.
Daquan Westbrook a.k.a. Donkey Cartel, pictured in a 2013 mug shot
Westbrook had been arrested 11 times since 2013, according to the Observer. The charges ranged from larceny and drugs to assaults and firearms. In 2014, he was charged with shooting a 12-year-old boy in the leg.
In April, Westbrook a mixtape titled "Convicted Felon with a Weapon."
Westbrook had a child on the way. Moments before his death he tweeted, "OMG lol it's Christmas Eve."
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 26, 2015 at 10:07am
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By now most of you have heard that Washington, D.C. rapper Shy Glizzy's chain was taken following a recent concert in Memphis.
Cartel Business is in possession of it. They have just released a new diss music video letting Glizzy know it will cost him $10,000 to $20,000 to get it back, or else they will keep it as a "hood trophy."
Gucci Mane continues to drop new music despite currently being incarcerated. His latest project is titled "East Atlanta Santa 2: The Night Guwop Stole Xmas."
Features include Young Thug, Project Pat, Vic Mensa, DJ Scream, Lil B, Riff Raff, OJ Da Juiceman, Yung Lean, Frenchie, OG Maco, Waka Flocka, Sy Ari Da Kid and more.
Tracklist:
01. I Got It On Me Feat. Project Pat & DJ Scream 02. Perfect Feat. Young Thug 03. Prey Feat. Waka Flocka, OG Maco 04. Embarrassed Feat. Post Malone, Riff Raff & Lil B 05. Vampire 06. Fell In Love Feat. OJ Da JuiceMan, Frenchie & Sy Ari Da Kid 07. Down Feat. 21 Savage & Tone Tone 08. What It Takes Feat. Vic Mensa & Bandman Kevo 09. Ran Wit It Feat. Chaz Ghotti 10. Prom Night Feat. Throwback, Sy Ari Da Kid, Lil Flash & Yung Lean
50 Cent hasn't changed one bit since his days growing up in Southside, Jamaica Queens, New York.
It was almost like he had never left when he surprised everyone in his old neighborhood on Christmas Eve by showing up unannounced, driving a drop top Rolls Royce.
He stopped by the Baisley Housing Projects, hopped out of his ride and exchanged pounds and hugs with people from the crowd that soon gathered around him. He also posed for photos with fans.
The music icon will reportedly head back there again tonight to show love and give back to the community.
As promised the boss of The Conglomerate, Busta Rhymes, breaks fans off some audio heroin in the form of his new mixtape titled "The Return of the Dragon: The Abstract Went On Vacation."
Bussa Buss secured features from J. Holiday, Leaders of the New School, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Styles P, J. Doe, J. Holiday, Chance The Rapper, Mary J. Blige, O.T. Genasis, Sean Paul, Waka Flocka Flame, Gucci Mane, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, BJ The Chicago Kid, Raekwon and more.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 25, 2015 at 11:53am
Super producer Timbaland gifts fans a brand new free mixtape titled "King Stays King." Features include Mila J, Aaliyah, Tink, Migos, Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, 2 Chainz, Rico Richie and more.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 25, 2015 at 11:10am
The Weeknd links up with Future Hendrix for a new heater titled "Low Life." The track was produced by Ben Billions, Metro Boomin and co-produced by The Weeknd.
Popular rapper King Louie a.k.a. King L was shot in the head in his hometown of Chicago Wednesday, December 23.
Louie, real name Louis Johnson, was fired upon while sitting in a vehicle in the 3900 block of West 83rd Street about 3:30 p.m., according to the Chicago Sun Times.
Breaking: King Louie's manager confirms he was shot in the head at 83rd and Pulaski earlier today. He's awake and talking.
His management told the Sun Times that Louie was “awake and talking.”
The rapper is credited with creating the now widely used word "thot" and also the term "Chiraq" to describe his city's high murder rate.
He is currently signed to Epic Records.
We wish Louie a speedy recovery.
**UPDATE** December 25
King Louie is well on his way to recovery. He shared 3 photos on Instagram of himself in the hospital. One with Minister Louis Farrakhan by his bedside.
The rapper wished everyone a Merry Christmas and asked that people continue to pray for him.
"I wanna send thanks to everyone for their prayers & support! A special thank you to The Honorable Minister Farrakhan for the blessings & prayers," he wrote.
"MERRY XMAS 2 ALL .... ALL I WANT 4 XMAS IS 4 EVERYBODY 2 KEEP ME N THEIR PRAYERS .....IM STAYING STRONG 4 MY FAMILY & THOSE WHO R PRAYING 4 ME .....THANK U ALL," Louie captioned another photo.
Many in the hip hop community are offering Louie their support, including fellow Chicago rapperKanye West, who took to Twitter to write, "Praying for my brother King Louie and his family."
To go along with his just released surprise album, "Summer In the Winter,"Kid Ink drop a music video for a song off of it titled "Blowin' Swishers Pt. 2" featuring Starrah. Pick up the album now from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/summer-in-the-winter/id1067482417.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 25, 2015 at 12:48am
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New Orleans rapper and Jet Life Recordings leader, Curren$y, sits down with DJ Smallz and reveals his Christmas plans this year as well as the best and worst Christmas gift he received ever.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 24, 2015 at 10:49pm
Washington D.C. rapper Shy Glizzy took to Twitter on Thursday, December 24, to shed some light on the situation that led to his chain being taken after a show at Dream Nightclub in Memphis. He said he got too comfortable, was outnumbered and hinted that this isn't over yet.
As we previously reported, the incident happened on Saturday, December 19. Since then there have been rumors that those in possession of the chain want anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 to return it.
Check out what Glizzy had to say below.
niggaz got tha chain off tha floor. that ain't no robbery, that's a hoe move
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 15, 2015 at 12:30pm
Busta Rhymes is gifting fans on Christmas with a new mixtape titled "The Abstract Went On Vacation." This is his way os saying thanks for all the love and support he's received for 25 years. Peep the cover art up top.
Busta Rhymes has unveiled the tracklist for the project. He locked down features from J. Holiday, J. Doe, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Styles P, O.T. Genesis, Mary J. Blige, Chance The Rapper, Sean Paul, Gucci Mane, Waka flocka, Wiz Khalifa, Leaders Of The New School, Rick Ross, BJ The Chicago Kid and more.
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