WORLD WRAP FEDERATION's Blog – October 2023 Archive (207)

The jury in the YSL Rico case will begin seating this week. Judge Ural Glanville would begin seating the jury on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The seating comes from the Georgia speedy trial law. Young Thug put in a request for a speedy trial after his arrest last year but the jury selection process began in January and has lasted until the decision from…

Latto is officially a part of the fastest single to hit a billion streams in Spotify history. Latto joined Jung Kook on the “Seven” single earlier this year, which racked up a billion plays faster than any song ever. …

Kyle Kuzma in partnership with PUMA Hoops, has unveiled their second Childhood Dreams Collection. This unique collaboration reflects Kuzma’s style and the powerful message that dreams can lead to success both on and off the basketball court. The collection draws inspiration from Kuzma’s journey of pursuing his childhood dream of becoming an NBA star.…

Netflix debuted the official trailer for Stamped From the Beginning, an ambitious documentary by Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams bringing Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s best-selling book Stamped From the Beginning to life, using vivid animations and leading female scholars to explore the history of anti-Black racist ideas. Stamped From the Beginning…

J. Prince revealed that he has heard the new Kanye West album. Hitting Instagram, J. Prince posted a picture with Ye in Saudi Arabia, highlighting he has heard the forthcoming music. “Nice listening to some of the new album with the homies in Saudi Arabia,” J. Prince said. “It’s hot. One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Full of Respect,…

Romeo Miller recently received the Community Impact Award at the Future Stars Charity Gala, delivering a heartfelt speech connecting his success in entertainment to his success in sports When speaking with Romeo about the moment he fell in love with Hip-Hop. Romeo answers “I used to like a lot of Slick Rick when I was growing up. I thought it…

Sean Paul was chatting with artist Tofu Jack and director/producer of Vice Documentaries Dan Zabludovsky, from his native Jamaica when a 5.4 magnitude quake hit near Kingston. Sean chimed into the convo about the music biz, his camera started shaking and you could see the whole room…

Wiz Khalifa sang his heart out to Kings of Leon's mega-hit "Use Somebody" at Amber Rose s birthday bash and the crowd was lovin' it Wiz opened the doors of his swanky house in L.A. this past Saturday to celebrate his ex, Amber's 40th birthday. Amber and the party was awesome! It was a costume party with roughly 100 people in…

Jennifer Hudson completely transform into Missy Elliott for Halloween Missy gave J-Hud the fire emoji stamp of approval for honoring her most iconic look during the Halloween edition of her talk show. The costume pays homage to Missy's award-winning "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" music video the 1997 visual directed by…

Blac Chyna graced the red carpet at the Future Stars Charity Gala, later being honored with the Community Impact Award alongside Romeo Miller and Don Benjamin. The goal of the black tie community event was to raise money for underprivileged kids in the community who can’t afford basketball clinics or camps. Eszylfie Taylor, Future Stars CEO and…

Flavor Flav delivered The National Anthem at the Milwaukee Bucks home game against the Atlanta Hawks with fans wondering how Flav grabbed the coveted spot. After a round of reactions, Flav hit X to let fans know singing the anthem was a lifelong dream. “The anthem was a long time bucket list item,” Flav wrote. “That was fun!” He added, “I can’t live…

Magic Johnson the NBA Hall of Famer and elite businessman has become the fourth athlete to become a billionaire, according to Forbes. Magic Johnson’s net worth is projected at $1.2 billion. Magic’s net worth comprises his portfolio of sports team ownership, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks, and the Washington Commanders.…

Paper Planes in collaboration with D’USSE Cognac, recently celebrated the VIP opening of their official NYC flagship store. The event, graced by the face of their holiday campaign, Roc Nation’s RJAE, drew a star-studded crowd, including labelmate HDBeenDope, Emory Jones, Hot97’s Ebro, CJ Abrams, and more. …

Ice Spice dressed up as Betty Boop Hitting the stage at Power House for Power 105.1, Ice Spice brought her Halloween energy to the stage, catching the eye of many. Ice Spice called herself “Wetty Boop” as her costume allowed for premium twerking moments. …

Drake is part of a large number of artists who signed an open letter to President Joe Biden and the United States Congress calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The letter was created by Artists4Ceasefire, asking for an immediate resolution to the battle occurring in the Middle East stemming from the Israeli and Hamas conflict. …

Jermaine Dupri made a surprise appearance during Janet Jackson’s set on her Together Again Tour, sparking rumors of the former couple getting back together again. Dupri shut those rumors down when mentioned among other famous couples Jackson and Dupri were seen chilling together, with Dupri enjoying a hookah while Jackson sat cozily close to…

Jeezy after nearly two decades with Def Jam he has announced his departure from the label and releasing a double album titled I Might Forgive…But I Don’t Forget. The album is set to drop this Friday, Nov. 3rd, and marks his debut release through his label, CTE New World, in partnership with Stem Distribution. I…

City Girls duo, Caresha and JT, made a splash at LIV Miami as they celebrated the release of their new album, RAW. The rap sensation was spotted posing in stylish Diesel outfits before taking the stage to perform some of their chart-topping hits, including “No Bars,” “Twerk,” and “Good Love.” The City Girls’ electrifying presence and their…

Kim Kardashian's underwear line SKIMS is now officially collaborating with the National Basketball Association, and the team-up goes well beyond just the men's league SKIMS is gonna sprinkled into the WNBA and USA Basketball as well for this. Their new venture is part of a multi-year deal, and is a huge win for Kim as this'll give SKIMS…