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A New Verzuz Documentary In The Works

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Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, and Lena Waithe are in the process of producing ‘Gifted & Black’ which will document the trajectory of VERZUZ — the popular music battle series of the pandemic.

The battles started at the height of the pandemic in 2020 between Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. While in-person social gatherings plausibly seemed like death wishes, the Instagram livestreams became everyone’s solution to the limitations of lockdown. Soon enough, artists like Brandy, RZA, Babyface and more took to the virtual stage to throw their greatest hits at their opponents. From one livestream came full-throttle productions with cheat sheets on music platforms like Apple Music.

As covid and civil injustices rattled the nation, the Verzuz series provided opportunities for community restoration through music. According to Deadline, Waithe has explained that “Verzuz is more than two artists going song-for-song. It’s the joyful celebration of legacy that we all needed.” Verzuz brought millions of people together and on that premise, it arguably warrants documentation.

However a number of people have voiced their objections against the documentary. After all, Verzuz was supposed to be an organic solution to the cabin fever that many people experienced during lockdown. Now, setups have become filled with advertisements and viewers almost had to set up a Triller subscription plan to watch future scrimmages. With a documentary underway, Verzuz’s magic is consequently gone for many viewers, rightfully so.

ᴅᴏʟʟᴀʀ on Twitter: “We really have to appreciate when things just happen organically and stop trying to force content out of it. There’s nothing that this documentary can tell us that we didn’t witness firsthand. 🗣 EVERYONE WAS AT HOME! https://t.co/0LblYuR4DG / Twitter”

We really have to appreciate when things just happen organically and stop trying to force content out of it. There’s nothing that this documentary can tell us that we didn’t witness firsthand. 🗣 EVERYONE WAS AT HOME! https://t.co/0LblYuR4DG

The documentary will be available on Prime Video. Release date is currently unknown.

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Drake Teases New Collabs with SZA and Yeat on “For All the Dogs”

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Drake continues to heighten anticipation surrounding his upcoming album, “For All the Dogs,” by teasing new collaborations with SZA and Yeat.

The Toronto-born artist took to Instagram, sharing the cover art of his upcoming single with SZA using an image of Halle Berry being slimed at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, complete with a “Parental Advisory” sticker. In the post, Drake tagged SZA, and accompanied it with a caption featuring a single face emoji and a green heart emoji, leaving fans to ponder.

Simultaneously, Drake offered a sneak peek of his forthcoming collaboration with Yeat, using the track as the soundtrack to promote the upcoming Nike NOCTA Glide sneaker. Yeat himself joined the excitement by commenting on Drake’s Instagram post, stating, “This one’s for the dogs.”

Mark your calendars for the release of Drake’s “For All the Dogs” on September 22nd.

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Ice Spice Teams Up with Dunkin’ on new “Munch” Drink

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Ice Spice and Dunkin’ have joined forces to introduce an enticing new Fall-themed beverage. As reported by Totally The Bomb, this concoction, known as the “Ice Spice Munchkins” drink, will grace the American food chain’s seasonal drink lineup. It draws its moniker from the acclaimed Bronx rapper and her chart-topping hit “Munch.”

The latte boasts a multi-layered composition, featuring Dunkin’s frozen coffee, Pumpkin Munchkins Donut Hole Treats, an extra drizzle of caramel, a generous dollop of whipped cream, and a further drizzle of caramel for good measure.

To commemorate this exciting collaboration, Ice Spice and Dunkin’ shared an image showcasing a Dunkin’ munchin adorned with her iced out “Princess” necklace. The “Ice Spice Munchkins” drink is set to debut on September 13.

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Reality Star Erica Mena Fired from ‘LLHATL’ After Racial Slurs Aimed at Dancehall Artist Spice in Heated Clash

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Reality Star Erica Mena Gets the Boot from 'LLHATL' After Racial Slurs Aimed at Dancehall Artist Spice in Heated Clash

In a recent episode of the popular VH1 (now on MTV) reality series, “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” a highly contentious altercation unfolded between reality TV personality Erica Mena and Dancehall sensation Spice. Known for its drama and confrontations, the show took a particularly disturbing turn as this heated exchange featured the use of a racial slur, resulting in significant backlash against Mena.

The confrontation reached a boiling point when Spice made a claim that Mena’s eldest son harbored negative feelings toward his own mother. In a fit of anger, Mena lashed out by physically flipping a table on the “So Mi Like It” artist. Her response was equally disturbing, as she not only wished death upon Spice but also used a racially derogatory term.

Mena’s explosive remark included a horrifying statement regarding Spice’s health scare from the previous year: “That bi**h should’ve died!,” Mena exclaimed. In retort, Spice countered, “Your son hates you, bi**h!” Mena, in a further display of hostility, uttered a racial slur directed at Spice. “You monkey, you f**king blue monkey!”

In the aftermath of this distressing incident, the Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta franchise took to its social media platforms to issue a statement regarding Erica Mena’s future on the show. The statement read, “The Love & Hip Hop franchise has never shied away from hard conversations in our community. Working hand-in-hand with our partners, viewers will see the impact of Erica Mena’s remarks play out in the final three episodes of the season. Effective immediately, she will not appear in the next season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.”

Spice, on the other hand, responded to the situation by sharing her perspective on social media. In a since-deleted Instagram post, she raised questions about Erica’s actions. Spice queried, ““Kids are off limits right??????? But I guess it’s only when I ask cause where’s the same energy when Scrappy and Stevie J talked about it.” She concluded her post with a pointed reference to Mena’s derogatory remarks, saying, “But now I’m a Monkey and should have died on the table? Ok, Erica.”

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