![[Music] Juice WRLD and Young Thug collaboration in the works](https://i0.wp.com/sloppyvinyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/juiceyoungthug.jpeg?resize=275%2C183&ssl=1)
by Sean Collins | May 23, 2019 | MUSIC, NEWS
According to the recent GQ feature by Cam Wolf, Juice WRLD said that he and Young Thug have already completed 10 tracks together. After playing a clip of one of the completed songs, Juice WRLD said, “It’s going to happen. Just whenever we put it out, I don’t know.” Due to his interest in emo and pop punk, he also said that he’s working on collaborating with Senses Fail singer Buddy Nielsen.
Later on in the interview, Juice WRLD shared his opinion on “Old Town Road” being removed from the Billboard Country list. He is crediting it to racism and that. “it burns some people inside to even see a black face next to their favorite artists.”
Since becoming one of the big names in hip hop, Juice WRLD has previously collaborated with Future on their album WRLD on Drugs. Hopefully, this collab will be just as fire.
![[News] Founder of thisisrnb.com Jamie Wexler passed away](https://i0.wp.com/sloppyvinyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/9Akt86o5_400x400.jpeg?resize=400%2C400&ssl=1)
by Sean Collins | May 23, 2019 | NEWS
According to HipHopDX, Jamie Wexler, founder of thisisrnb.com and Tapemasters Inc., has passed away. In late 2018, Wexler was diagnosed with stage 4 high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma, a rare form of cancer that spreads very quickly.
His wife, Kadeja Wexler, has set up a GoFundMe page for the costs that her husband’s sudden death has caused. She was clearly taken very much by surprise, commenting on the page, “It’s unclear why a fit and full of life 37 year old, could be taken so suddenly.” Kadeja continued, saying she is trying to “find comfort in knowing he has found peace, and will now be the guardian angel watching over our boys … I will do my best to instill the values and passion for music and sports so his legacy can live on in our children.” Such a tragedy often paralyzes people so it’s reassuring to see her have a positive mindset.
Founded in 2008, the blog thisisrnb.com was a great platform for up incoming singers to get recognized. While also reporting on the hip hop world at large, the site was an excellent source for promoting new artists. Also, Wexler founded Tapemasters Inc. in 2004 which was a huge name in the mixtape game before streaming arrived.
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There will be a home-going ceremony at West Laurel Funeral Home, Cala Cynwyd, PA on Tuesday May 29th. My condolences to the Wexler family, and may Jamie’s legacy be lived on by all who knew him.
![[Music] Jay Z’s classic Blueprint trilogy returns to Apple Music](https://i0.wp.com/sloppyvinyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/jayzblueprint.jpeg?resize=299%2C168&ssl=1)
by Sean Collins | May 23, 2019 | MUSIC, NEWS
From Jay Z’s point of view, it made sense to take his music off other streaming services if he were going to running his own, Tidal. Obviously, this would force loyal fans to purchase a Tidal subscription. Thankfully, Jay Z seems to have changed his plan, and put his beloved Blueprint Trilogy back onto Apple Music. That means long-time fans and new listeners alike can hear gems ranging from Izzo (H.O.V.A.) to Run This Town.
If I had to bet, I’d say that the reason for this amendment is likely due to Jay Z being involved in two current lawsuits, and he’s low on cash (relatively). The first lawsuit is with a former Roc Nation Sports boxer, who claims that the company forced him into fighting before he was done recovering from a flu, and he suffered severe brain damages. The other lawsuit involves an 81 year old singer suing Jay Z and Timbaland for sampling his song without permission.
Of course part of me wishes Jay Z wins these lawsuits. I’m a big fan of his music and all he’s done for the hip hop community. However, as a Spotify user, I’m thinking that the only way to get Jay Z’s music back on Spotify is for Jay Z to keep getting sued. I don’t know what I’d sue him for, but I could maybe make up something.
![[News] Jay Z and Timbaland are being sued for copyright infringement](https://i0.wp.com/sloppyvinyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/jayztimabalandsued.jpeg?resize=266%2C190&ssl=1)
by Sean Collins | May 20, 2019 | MUSIC, NEWS
Jay Z and Timbaland are being sued for using an unauthorized sample on a song that came out the year I was born (1998).
This past Saturday, The Blast reported that 81 year old Ernie Hines is suing the two and their labels, including Roc-A-Fella Records, Def Jam Recordings, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music, for using a part from his 1969 song “Help Me” in the instrumental section of Jay-Z’s song “Paper Chase”, produced by Timbaland. Hines also claimed that another song that Timbaland produced, Ginuwine’s 1999 track Toe 2 Toe, also used the sample without his permission.
According to his lawyer Christopher Brown, the senior citizen’s explanation for he didn’t recognize the illegal use of his song years before is, “[Hines is a] senior citizen, does not listen to rap music, and was unaware”.
All in all, the terms of the lawsuit are for copyright infringement and Hines will receive $2 million reimbursement.
![[News] NBA Youngboy speaks out about innocent bystander’s death in recent shooting](https://i0.wp.com/sloppyvinyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/nbayoungbystander.jpeg?resize=200%2C150&ssl=1)
by Sean Collins | May 20, 2019 | NEWS
NBA Youngboy is currently in prison for violating the terms of his probation. The violation is related to an assassination attempt that occurred earlier in May. According to Vibe, the incident took place near Trump International Airport in South Florida. As NBA Youngboy and his crew were on their way to the Rolling Loud Festival, somebody in a black Cadillac starting shooting at them. As the bodyguards returned fire, a stray bullet hit and killed a bystander named Mohamad Jradi, who had just left a shift as a Hertz rental car employee.
While NBA Youngboy currently sits in a Louisiana jail, he finally broke his silence about the unfortunate killing. James Manasseh, his attorney, spoke to Miami Herald: “He told me, ‘I wish they would have gotten me, not him.'” The rapper is grieving, given that his girlfriend, Kay Marie, was also injured in the event, but not fatally.
Originally, the police chose not to charge NBA and his team because they were acting in self defense. However, the incident in some way violated the terms of Youngboy’s recent probation, so police chose to detain him. He will stay in jail until a judge officially decides whether or not the probation was in fact violated.
![[News] Feds allegedly find fingerprints on gun and a rented Porsche that link Kodak to shooting](https://i0.wp.com/sloppyvinyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/kodakalleged.jpeg?resize=318%2C159&ssl=1)
by Sean Collins | May 20, 2019 | NEWS
Federal prosecutors have gathered a pretty convincing case against Kodak Black. They say that back in February, Kodak bought 3 weapons and over a 100 rounds of ammo in Florida, after previously lying on a January gun application.
He then allegedly rented a Porsche and drove over to Pompano Beach, and open fired on a house of a rival rapper. The rival was apparently not in the house, but his family was, though thankfully nobody was hurt.
When police arrived on the scene, they found Kodak’s fingerprints on one of the guns he purchased in February, as well as another gun that was jammed. Prosecutors say they found the Kodak’s rented Porsche abandoned 14 miles from the scene, with the GPS history confirming that the car had been in the Pompano Beach neighborhood.
Also, there are apparently witnesses that saw Kodak at the scene, but nevertheless the investigation continues. For the record, Kodak’s attorney has claimed that the feds are all talk with no bite. Let’s hope so, unless of course Kodak is as guilty as the prosecutors claim.
