Ice Cube, Dr. Dre Recall Day Of Suge Knight Hit-And-Run: “Maybe He Was Looking For Trouble”
Ice Cube and Dr. Dre got candid with The Hollywood Reporter when discussing what happened the day Suge Knight allegedly hit and killed Terry Carter in front of Tam’s Burgers in Compton.
During an interview with the publication to talk about their upcoming N.W.A biopic, Straight Outta Compton, the rappers recalled the series of events that eventually led Knight behind bars. “I was there. But I was just leaving, so I didn’t know what happened until I was halfway home,” Dre said. “I heard about it over the phone. Everybody was supportive everywhere we went, and we didn’t have one issue throughout the entire filming of the movie. It’s crazy that this happened during the f*cking filming of the commercial.”
On January 29, 2015, Knight, also a Compton native, got into an altercation with the film’s technical director, Cle Bone Sloan, just blocks away from the set where he had just been escorted away. During the fight, the rap mogul jumped into his red pick up truck and struck Cle and then hit and killed Cube’s former business associate, Terry Carter.
“It’s the dangerous part of living in South Central,” Cube, who wasn’t on set that day explained. “Some people don’t care if you’re making a movie or not. It’s unfortunate because the movie is so good, so creative, so many talented people involved.”
Dre added, “It’s just a really unfortunate incident. Maybe [Knight] was looking for trouble. I don’t know.”
Knight, who is facing murder and attempted murder charges, is awaiting trial at L.A.’s Men’s Central Jail. His bail is set at $10 million.
Straight Outta Compton hits theaters on August 14.
Update: Shooting At Louisiana Theater Leaves 4 Dead, Including Gunman!
The fatal shooting at the Louisiana theater occurs nearly 3 years after the Aurora theater massacre.
The man who killed two people and wounded nine others at a movie theater was so mentally ill and violent that years ago, his wife hid his guns and his family had him hospitalized against his will before obtaining a court order to keep him away.
John Russel Houser, 59, stood up about 20 minutes into the "Trainwreck" movie and fired first at two people sitting in front of him, then aimed his handgun at others.
Police said Friday they found 13 shell casings. "They heard a couple of pops and didn't know what it was," said Randall Mann, whose 21-year-old daughter, Emily, was sitting in the same row as the shooter.
She told her father that she did not hear the shooter say anything before opening fire. "And then they saw the muzzle flashes, and that's when they knew what was going on. She hit the floor immediately."
Police say Houser had one additional magazine of bullets for his handgun as he tried to escape. Then, when he spotted police officers outside, he turned around and pushed back through the fleeing crowd. The officers tailed him into the theater and heard a single shot before finding him dead inside, police said.
Houser parked his 1995 blue Lincoln Continental — with a mismatched license plate — by the theater's exit door, and disguises including glasses and wigs were found in a search of his room at a nearby Motel 6, police said.
"It is apparent that he was intent on shooting and then escaping," Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft said.
Police were looking at online postings they believed Houser wrote to learn more about him and try to figure out his motive, superintendent Col. Michael D. Edmonson said.
In the 1990s, he frequently appeared on a local television call-in show, advocating violence against people involved in abortions, said Calvin Floyd, who hosted the morning show on WLTZ-TV in Columbus, Georgia.
Houser also espoused other radical views, including his opposition to women in the workplace. Floyd described Houser as an "angry man" who made "wild accusations" about all sorts of topics, and said he put him on to counter a Democratic voice because "he could make the phones ring."
The two fatalities were identified as 33-year-old Jillian Johnson and 21-year-old Mayci Breaux. At least one of the wounded, ranging from their late teens to their late 60s, was in critical condition, Craft said. Two were released from the hospital
Theatergoers said the gunman sat alone and said nothing before he stood up and opened fire at Thursday's 7:10 p.m. showing of "Trainwreck" at the Grand 16 theater.
"We heard a loud pop we thought was a firecracker," Katie Domingue told The Advertiser. "He wasn't saying anything. I didn't hear anybody screaming either."
Domingue said she and her fiance ran for the nearest exit, leaving behind her shoes and purse.
Stories of heroism emerged. A teacher jumped in front of her colleague, taking a bullet for her, and the second teacher pulled a fire alarm to alert other moviegoers, said Gov. Bobby Jindal, a presidential hopeful who traveled to the scene.
"Her friend literally jumped over her and, by her account, actually saved her life," Jindal said.
Houser studied accounting in Georgia and earned a law degree at Faulkner University in Alabama. There's no record he ever became a lawyer in either state.
Houser "has a history of mental health issues, i.e., manic depression and/or bi-polar disorder," his family said in court documents in 2008, when he made violent threats in an effort to stop his daughter's wedding. A judge granted the family's petition to have him involuntarily committed to a hospital as "a danger to himself and others."
Houser refused to back down after getting out, however, so his wife, daughter and other relatives also obtained a protective order after accusing him of having "perpetrated various acts of family violence."
"Trainwreck" star Amy Schumer tweeted: "My heart is broken and all my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Louisiana." The comedy stars Schumer as a magazine writer who decides to live a life of promiscuity after her father convinces her that monogamy isn't realistic, but in spite of her best efforts, finds herself falling in love with one of her interview subjects.
Gov. Jindal called the shooting "an awful night for Louisiana."
"What we can do now is we can pray," Jindal said. "We can hug these families. We can shower them with love, thoughts and prayers."
President Barack Obama was briefed on Air Force One while on his way to Africa. He asked his team to keep him updated on the investigation and the status of the wounded, and offered his thoughts and prayers to the families of those killed, the White House said.
The Louisiana shooting happened three years after James Holmes entered a crowded movie theater in suburban Denver and opened fire during the premiere of a Batman film, killing 12 people.
WOMP! Kelly Price is getting DIVORCED!
According to Jawn Murray of AlwaysAList.com . After 23 years of marriage, R&B singer Kelly Price and her husband Jeffrey Rolle, Sr. are getting a divorce.
The 42-year-old R&B singer and her husband—who has also worked as her manager for the duration of her career—have decided to part ways. They’ve also ended their management relationship as well.
The New York-bred couple have been married since they were 19-years-old. Their split is an amicable one and they have two children together—a son, Jeffrey Rolle Jr., 23, and daughter, Jonia Rolle, 21. For the rest of the details and exclusive interview head over to Always A List wheras he spoke with Kelly Price exclusively. We wish them best as they move forward!
STOP THE PRESSES! Kanye West to Appear on 'I Am Cait'
E! News confirms Kanye will appear on 'I AM Cait' while visiting Caitlyn with his wife Kim Kardashian.
After the visit Caitlyn admits,
"Kanye and I have never really been very close but I love his open mindedness and I love how he has helped Kim come to grips with what's going on."
"I Am Cait" premiers this Sunday on E!.
#teamempire Empire Season 2 First Look and Ludicris explains his role too!
#teamcookie #teamlucious Listen up!
In case you may have not seen! Fox drops a teaser trailer for Empire season 2… While fans of Empire eagerly await its September 23rd return, FOX has unloaded a 30-second teaser for the show. Lucious (Terrence Howard) landed behind bars at the close of Season 1, and in the trailer, Cookie’s (Taraji P. Henson) seen paying him a visit.
Leading up to the premiere, we’ve spotted Chris Rock on set shooting a prison scene, plus, it was announced that Kelly Rowland will be making an appearance as Lucious’ mother (in a flashback scene). Also, Tyrese has been confirmed to be on board for Season 2: “Jody back on his bullsh*t – Taraji I mean Yvette I mean #Cookie I’m sorry I wasn’t there,” he wrote.
Ludacris joined the ranks, as he shared an Instagram snap alongside an orange jumpsuit-clad Lucious Lyon (Terrance Howard).
The 37-year-old sported a police officer's uniform in the snap, which he captioned: 'This could get interesting..... #empireseason2.'
That same day fans were treated to the first trailer for the upcoming season, which showed how the tables have turned, as Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) sat at the prison, waiting for her visit with Lucious.
Those who watched the season one finale will know the rapper turned Empire records founder is facing charges for murder.
It seems Ludacris will be joining the fallen mogul as a guard - or perhaps an ally? - as Lucious did promise, from his jail cell at the end of the season one finale, that it was 'game time.'
Either way, the Furious 7 star joins the ever-growing list of famous faces set to join this upcoming season.
WATCH HERE
Remember, It will begin airing on September 23, 2015
R.H.o.A’s Kandi Burruss is Pregnant! But guess what she wants?
Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Kandi Burruss is expecting a baby with husband Todd Tucker. The baby will be the couple’s first child together. They each have a daughter from previous relationships.
“We’re so thrilled to announce the news of our bundle of joy, it’s a dream come true,” Kandi told E! News.
“Our daughters, Kaela and Riley, couldn’t be happier about becoming big sisters,” Todd added.
Kandi and Todd married in a made-for-TV ceremony in April 2014.
The couple, who wed in April 2014, does not know the sex of the baby yet, but we can confirm that the lovebirds want a boy. “We want boys, wishful thinking,” Burruss said back January when asked about future kids.
At the time, Kandi was not with child, but she did tell us she and Todd were “working on it.” She added, “We would love to have a baby this year. Hopefully it will happen in the next few months … clocking those periods … we are really working towards it.”
Kandi is also busy managing her 2 acts, girl group Glamour and the band Loud.
“Glamour and Loud are about to take the world by storm! Not only do they have great vocals, their stage presence is amazing,” Kandi says. “It was a no brainer for me to sign them up to represent the next generation of artists on Kandi Koated Entertainment.”
Congrats to the happy couple!
NeNe Leakes out making moves in L.A!
Former "RHOA" star Nene Leakes dining out at Craig's. Since she announced her departure from the show that made her a star, Nene has landed a starring role on the ABC reboot "To Tell the Truth" alongside tv vet Betty White, former baller Jalen Rose and Tracee's "Black-ish" co-star Anthony Anderson.
She can likely thank her manager Steven Grossman (above) for her new gig. The two were busy hitting up meetings all-day yesterday around L.A.
And when Nene isn't rehearsing for her upcoming tv gig, she's still designing clothing for her hit HSN line HSN line “NENE By NENE Leakes." Haven’t seen the line? Then go HERE!
Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran & Meek Mill Apologize to Nicki Minaj
It’s been a crazy week for Twitter feuds and at the center of it all, Nicki Minaj has received more than her fair share of nuttiness.
First, the “Super Bass” babe lamented her two nominations for the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards in a series of posts that seemed to possibly be dissing Taylor Swift. However, after Taylor responded she thought better of her remarks and wrote, “I thought I was being called out. I missed the point, I misunderstood, then misspoke. I’m sorry, Nicki. @NICKIMINAJ.” Minaj replied, “That means so much Taylor, thank you. @taylorswift13.”
Following suit, Ed Sheeran, who initially defended Swifty, also shared an “I’m Sorry” via Twitter- “I was making a point about body image and not race, whilst sticking up for a mate, I definitely said it wrong though, apologies.” And just for good measure, Meek Mill apologized for saying that Nicki’s pal Drake was a chump for letting others write his rap lyrics- “I want to give a special apology shout-out to Nicki Minaj for my crazy a** going crazy on Twitter. You can’t be messing with no hood n*gga. I was just upset as a fan that that n*gga verse he ain’t write. Shout-out to Drake
THE REMIX: Janet Jackson Ft. J.Cole -- "No Sleeep (Remix)"
Well most of you by now have probably tried to click on the link earlier from several sites but it has been removed. However we have it here!
We knew that pop-up at J.Cole's concert Janet Jackson recently did meant something was in the works. And it was. Check out Janet's remix to "No Sleeep" ft. Mr. Cole inside....
Janet teamed up with Jermaine...the other Jermaine...to remix her new single that's already #5 on the Billboard charts. Ms. Jackson's "No Sleeep" got the remix treatment and it will no doubt create even more buzz for her upcoming album and tour.
Until September rolls around when Janet takes over, check out the below remix:
LISTEN HERE
Thoughts?
Does Beyoncé has a deal with Converse?
Last week, Beyonce made an appearance on the sidewalk catwalk in a pair of custom embellished Converse. We thought it was just one of those one-in-a-blue-moon occasion we would see the "Flawless" one in a pair of sneakers. But nah, she popped up in them again yesterday. This time, in a different color.
Then, Bey uploaded pics from her own camera as she shared what she's been up to this summer. And what do we see? Plenty-o-pics of her and her Converse.
Now could Bey just love herself some Converse and that's all there is to it? Sure! However, we know the business diva way better than that.
Last year, when she wore TopShop every day, she later announced a huge partnership with the company.
This chick rarely promotes ish just because. And that's kinda what we love about her. So this sneaker situation is raising our senses about a possible deal with Converse in the near future. POSSIBLY.
WNBA’s Brittney Griner Accuses Glory Johnson of Cheating
New details about the crumbling marriage between WNBA ballers Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson has been released. Rumor has it, the reason Brittney called it quits, ending their marriage was because she learned that Glory had been secretly texting an ex-boyfriend on the during their engagement.
TMZ reports that in the new annulment docs Brittney says she found out in early April, Glory had been texting her ex, months into their engagement. In fact, Brittney claims they would have never married had she known this information.
The site reports: [Brittney] Griner also says she’s learned Johnson was still boning a guy in the summer of 2014 … early on in their courtship. She doesn’t say if it’s the same guy in the texts. Again, Griner says had she known, she wouldn’t have popped the question in August 2014. And Brittney doesn’t want to be an ATM — saying Glory doesn’t deserve spousal support because they were only married for 28 days. Plus, neither got paid during that period due to their WNBA suspensions for domestic violence.
Meanwhile, Glory’s rep, denies the cheating allegations stating, Glory is “popular and beautiful, so she’s going to have male friends.”
Claudia Jordan Confirms Rickey Smiley Rumors
Back in March there were rumors Rickey Smiley forced his then co-host Claudia Jordan to eat her lunch in a separate room away from him and the rest of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show cast. Well, the rumors were true…
Claudia tells The Breakfast Club
“Ok so everyone’s eating everyday and then one day a hand was put on my food like, ummmph!"
"And then I was pulled aside by one of the producers and it was just like, “It kind of annoys someone that you eat,” to which Charlemagne chimed in, “It annoys Rickey that you eat.”
WOW!
14-Year-Old Memphis Rapper Baby CEO’s Explicit Video is VERY DISTURBING!
With each passing year, the question is asked whether or not Hip-Hop culture is moving into dangerously negative territory. Fourteen-year-old rapper Baby CEO is making local headlines due to his social media presence that features him brandishing more guns than a small country’s army.
Reports WMCActionNews5:
14-year-old Johnathon, known as “Baby CEO,” raps about guns, drugs and gang signs and posts his videos on social media, hoping to find fame.
J.R. Futrell with Young Men University works with young men to keep them from a life of crime. He said he was not surprised by the video.
“It’s a product of reap and sow, and we’ve sown things into our children’s lives,” Futrell said. “They live in a world that they did not choose and here we are with the results.”
He said the video is disturbing and he recognizes some of the kids from Frayser.
“If that represents the poison, within that same poison is the cure,” Futrell said. “So we’re going to have to be patient and see where he is.”
Altonious Meyers from Young Men University said his 14-year-old self may have done the same thing.
“I’m thinking it’s cool when I’m growing up, because it’s all I’ve seen,” Meyers said.
It may be the only way Johnathon knows. His sister is in jail on aggravated burglary, robbery and kidnapping charges for an incident that happened in 2012.
Futrell said kids like Johnathon need mentors who will continue to show them a different path.
“I don’t believe if you build it they will come, he said. “I believe if you stay when they come, you’re there to provide the service that will help aid in the positive change.”
Watch Baby CEO’s “Fck Da Opps” video below. Is it creative expression or self-destruction?
WATCH HERE
Thoughts?
Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s Joseline Hernandez Covers Scrilla Guerillaz Magazine
Joseline Hernandez SG Mag CoverLove and Hip Hop Atlanta’s Joseline Hernandez covered her husbands new magazine venture Scrilla Guerillaz. As the Love and Hip Hop Atlanta season wraps up, cast members are already talking about the reunion show. Kalenna Harper called it “crazy and therapeutic in an interview with All Hip Hop. And there are rumors of a Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez spin off!
More details about this issue of Scrilla Guerillaz below!The official Scrilla Guerillaz Magazine changes the game with the release of issue #12 featuring Joseline Hernandez as the cover girl with cover story, also Hitmaker Stevie J takes us down memory lane and future plans, plus Sons of Anarchy actor and fitness trainer John Bezerra talks business. This issue is also featured on VH1’s hit show Love and HipHop Atlanta
Lyfe Jennings has a New CD, New Boo and New Tour coming too!
In case you're wondering what Lyfe has been up to, he just dropped a new album called Tree of Lyfe. Is now dating "Love & Hip Hop: ATL" star Karlie Redd the couple was out on a date at Tongue & Groove the other night.
The twosome were busy gazing into each other's eyes at STK in Atlanta. Perfect timing for those cameras, eh?.
And he's about to head out on tour, peep the dates below:
So are y’all about to go see Lyfe?
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘ON-THE-GO’
What the heck lady? Stop accentuating those proportions. You look like a someone’s half eaten Go-Gurt
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
EFREM
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