Ari Lennox Signs Global Publishing Administration Deal With Warner Chappell Music

April 28, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

Via press release:

Warner Chappell Music, the global publishing arm of Warner Music Group, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive administration agreement with breakout singer/songwriter Ari Lennox, covering her existing and future work. Lennox rose to the top of the neo-soul wave with her critically acclaimed debut studio album, Shea Butter Baby, which includes the RIAA platinum-certified single, “Shea Butter Baby (ft. J. Cole).” Most recently, she collaborated with award-winning R&B artist Jazmine Sullivan on Heaux Tales, which reached the top spot on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart and peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Warner Chappell Music President of A&R, U.S., Ryan Press, said: “There’s so much to be said about Ari and her music, but her artistic drive is what truly sets her apart. She’s spent the last seven years working towards this moment, and I’m looking forward to the many successes I know we’ll share with her and the Dreamville team.”

Warner Chappell Music Vice President of A&R, Wallace Joseph, added: “Ari and I have known each other for a while now, and it’s been incredible to see her progress as both a songwriter and a performer. Her unique sound has captivated fans around the world, and I personally couldn’t be prouder to welcome her to our Warner Chappell family.”

Ari Lennox shared: “The Warner Chappell team has always supported me. I’ve known Wallace and Ryan Press for some time now and I am so thrilled to be a part of the family.”

Lennox got her start in music by releasing powerful renditions of well-known songs on YouTube, including Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You” and Beyoncé’s “Drunk in Love.” In 2013, she independently released her debut EP, Ariography, which led to a collaboration with rapper Omen on his track, “Sweat it Out.” She went on to become the first female artist signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville Records, and in 2016, she made her major label debut with the Dreamville/Interscope EP, Pho, which reached the Top 20 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart. Lennox had a banner 2019, releasing Shea Butter Baby and embarking on her first sold out headlining tour in the United States, Europe, and Australia, in addition to opening for Lizzo’s sold out “Cuz I Love You Too” tour. In 2020, she teamed up with rapper Bas and R&B singer/songwriter Baby Rose on “Self Love” from Revenge of the Dreamers III. The No. 1, Grammy-nominated, RIAA platinum album was lauded as one of hip-hop’s best collaborations. Lennox has collaborated with Doja Cat, Chance the Rapper, Wale, Ty Dolla $ign, Kiana Ledé, Dreezy, J.I.D., among many others.

N.C. Rapper Who Was Knocked Out By DaBaby Has Reportedly Passed

April 25, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

As seen via Charlotte Alerts:

33-year-old Cameron Henegan died unexpectedly on April 24, 2021. Cameron was an up and coming rapper in the Charlotte, NC area. Cameron leaves behind kids that he cherished. Cameron published mix tapes and other rap related content. He went by the rap name “Cam cold Heart”.

Cameron made headlines in 2019 after getting into a physical altercation with super-star rapper DaBaby at the luxury high-end Louis Vuitton store inside South Park Mall in Charlotte.

There is no word yet on the cause of death for Cameron.

Derek Chauvin Found Guilty In Death Of George Floyd

April 20, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

From CNN:

Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted on all charges by a jury in the Hennepin County court.

The 12 jurors found him guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd’s death in May 2020.

The maximum sentence for second-degree unintentional murder is imprisonment of not more than 40 years. The maximum sentence for third-degree murder is imprisonment of not more than 25 years. The maximum sentence for second-degree manslaughter is 10 years and/or $20,000.

D.C. Pastor Charges For Allegedly Stealing More Than $3 Million In PPP Loans

April 18, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

Other reports state that, in addition to copping a Tesla, he also purchased some 39 other vehicles. He’s also reportedly facing 20 years in prison for his alleged actions. From Daily Beast:

Federal prosecutors moved to seize the car and bank accounts of a pastor in Washington, D.C. this week after he allegedly made fraudulent applications to the Paycheck Protection Program for $3.5 million, received the loans, and used them to buy himself a Tesla, among a slew of other personal purchases, according to recently released court filings.

Rudolph Brooks, Jr. had allegedly submitted PPP loan applications for $1.5 million, $1.8 million, and $200,000 on behalf of his companies Cars Direct, Kingdom Tabernacle, and Madaro Celtic Bank using faked tax and payroll forms that had never been filed with the IRS. Kingdom Tabernacle lists Brooks as its pastor. After Brooks was awarded the loans, Brooks allegedly funneled the federal cash to 11 of his own personal bank accounts, using it to buy meals at restaurants, groceries, instruments from the site Zzzounds.com, and a 2018 Tesla Model 3 for $60,000 in July 2020. He also made a $10,000 deposit on a home and paid down his own credit card bills and loan obligations with the money, authorities said.

RIP DMX

April 9, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

Gone way too soon. Our condolences go out to DMX’s family and loved ones. From TMZ:

DMX has died — a week after suffering an overdose … TMZ has learned.

TMZ broke the story … X had virtually no brain function after he was deprived of oxygen for nearly 30 minutes following his OD. Brain function never returned, and by Thursday his organs began failing while he remained on life support in a New York hospital.

Many people in X’s family were at the hospital over the last week, including his mom, fiancee and many of his kids.

A rep for his family tells TMZ, “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50 years old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days. Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end.”

The statement continues, “He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once details are finalized.”

Kodak Black Shot At In Tallahassee

April 5, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

As seen on TMZ:

Gunfire erupted around 3 AM Monday morning in the parking lot of a McDonald’s in Tallahassee. Law enforcement tells us the shooter opened fire from a car that was tailing Kodak and co.

Law enforcement sources say the rapper’s entourage was being followed by several cars attempting to cut them off as they left a nightclub, and Kodak’s camp pulled into the McDonald’s and blocked the entrance with a car while KB went inside to pick up an order.

We’re told one of the cars tailing Kodak went to the McDonald’s, left and then came back … and that’s when people inside the vehicle started shooting.

Kodak’s security guard was shot in the leg and rushed to a local hospital with serious injuries, police say, while Kodak was whisked away in an armored car and was unharmed.

DMX Reportedly In “Grave” Condition Following Overdose

April 3, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

From TMZ, where you read the whole story:

DMX suffered a drug overdose Friday night and is currently in the hospital … and the prognosis is not good.

Sources close to the rapper tell TMZ, the OD occurred at his home at around 11 PM. Our sources say the overdose triggered a heart attack.

DMX was rushed to a hospital in White Plains, New York and is in the critical care unit. We’re told he has “some brain activity.” Another source says he’s in a “vegetative state” and doctors have cautioned he may not make it.

LOL: Kevin Durant & Michael Rapaport Exchange Words

March 31, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff LMAO!, News No Comments

I receive threats and disgusting messages DAILY, but never in my wildest dreams did I think @KDTrey5 would be among them. The 🐍 himself is now threatening me, bringing up my wife and wants to fight. This is supposed to be America’s sweetheart right? #ImDaRealMVP pic.twitter.com/l1VQfGMMRF

— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) March 30, 2021

Holy hell. It looks like Kevin Garnett has an issue with actor Michael Rapaport. He didn’t let up at all, either.

Two Dead & Three Others Shot In Congress Heights

March 31, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

From NBC Washington:

Two people were killed and three others were shot Wednesday in Southeast D.C., prompting a massive police presence and a harsh rebuke of gun violence from District officials.

D.C. Police and D.C. Fire and EMS were called shortly before 1:30 p.m. to the 1300 block of Congress Street SE in the Congress Heights neighborhood for the report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, Police Chief Robert Contee said officers found four people who had been shot. They were taken to hospitals, where one woman and one man died.

A fifth person walked into a hospital and was being treated for injuries that were not life-threatening, Contee said.

It is unknown what caused the shooting, but there appeared to be a dispute between two groups of people, the chief said.

Teen Girls Charged With Carjacking, Murder Of UberEats driver

March 27, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

From CNN, where you can read the full story:

Two teenage girls have been charged in the carjacking death of an Uber Eats driver this week in Washington, DC, police say.

Mohammad Anwar, 66, of Springfield, Virginia, was killed Tuesday afternoon near Nationals Park, the Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement.

The girls, 13 and 15, assaulted Anwar with a Taser while carjacking him, which led to an accident in which he was fatally injured, police said.

The girls were charged with felony murder and armed carjacking, police said.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again Arrested On Federal Warrant

March 22, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

Damn … as seen on TMZ:

NBA YoungBoy is in FBI custody after LAPD cops pulled him over and tracked him down when he allegedly attempted to flee the scene.

We’re told the bust went down Monday … LAPD and the feds attempted to pull over a vehicle NBA YoungBoy was in because he has an outstanding federal warrant. That set off a short pursuit — but once the car stopped, cops say the rapper bolted on foot.

Our law enforcement sources tell us the cops set up a perimeter and brought in a K-9 to help find YoungBoy. BTW, we’re told the police dog didn’t bite him — but did sniff him out.

We’re told the cops found a firearm in the vehicle — unclear if that belongs to YoungBoy, but we know the feds have him now.

Bucky Malone To Headline “Heartbreak Hotline” Concert At The Pocket

February 25, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff Events, News No Comments

It’s still the pandemic and you still need to do something, anything this friday. Check out DMV native and JukeBOX DC favorite Bucky Malone this Friday, in the next installment of the “Heartbreak Hotel”.

February 26th, The PocketDC teams ups with Bucky Malone and Havana Seoul for the continuance of their “Heartbreak Hotline” Concert series. The lineup also consists of DMV standouts Shay Pastel, Jacquez Vargas & house DJ BPM Surfer.

Direct ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pocket-presents-heartbreak-hotline-starring-bucky-malone-tickets-139502785587

Tickets are also available at https://www.7drumcity.com/the-pocket.html

Rayful Edmond III Granted Reduction In Prison Sentence

February 24, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

Free Tony Lewis. From the Washington Post, where you can read the full story:

Rayful Edmond III, the District native who prosecutors say ran the largest crack cocaine operation in the nation’s capital in the 1980s, came one step closer Tuesday to release from prison after a federal judge decided that he had served enough time in his D.C. case.

U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan reduced Edmond’s prison sentence of life without parole to 20 years on Monday, citing Edmond’s nearly two decades of cooperation with prosecutors in other drug and homicide cases in the District and other parts of the country.

Edmond, 56, has been in prison 31 years, but despite the judge’s order, he probably won’t be freed anytime soon. He also has a 30-year prison sentence pending in Pennsylvania for dealing drugs out of a federal prison there.

It was not immediately clear whether the 11 years Edmond has served in addition to his newly reduced 20-year D.C. sentence would automatically apply to the Pennsylvania case.

Cyhi Reveals He Totaled His Car After Being Shot At

February 15, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

Glad to see that he’s doing okay now. Check out Cyhi’s full post from Instagram below.

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Two Brothers Arrested For Stabbing Prank In Silver Spring

February 11, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

From WJLA, where you can read the full story:

Two Montgomery County brothers face charges after they staged a “stabbing hoax” that involved fake blood and calling authorities, according to the county police department.

According to authorities, Denidson Jean, 21, and Pierre Jean, 19, both of Silver Spring, are charged with knowingly causing a false call for an ambulance, as well making a false statement to an officer with the intent to deceive and cause an investigation.

Officers with the Montgomery County Police Department went to the 12700 block of Laurie Lane on January 24 after reports of a stabbing. The caller said a man stabbed his brother in the neck after a fight.

When officers arrived, they found Denidson on the floor covered in a large amount of blood, holding a shirt to his neck. Authorities said Pierre was standing over his brother. The knife was reportedly on the kitchen counter.

“Four other residents were in the home and were in emotional distress with what had occurred,” the department said in a release.

After an officer rendered aid to Denidson for a few minutes, he sat up and started laughing. That’s when the 21-year-old “told the officer that this was a prank for social media.”

Officers later searched the home and found fake blood, as well as a digital camera inside the kitchen light for filming. The other members of the house had no idea this was a prank, officers said.

Silento Arrested For Cousin’s Murder

February 1, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

Today, Ricky Hawk, 23, was arrested for the murder of his cousin Frederick Rooks, 34. On January 21, the DeKalb County Police Department investigated Rooks' death after he was found shot on Deep Shoals Circle. Hawk is in the DeKalb County Jail charged with Murder. #WeAreDKPD pic.twitter.com/AfaA8CtXgx

— DeKalb County Police Department (@DeKalbCountyPD) February 1, 2021

Damn. From XXL, where you can read the full story:

According to information obtained by XXL via Georgia’s DeKalb County Police Department on Monday (Feb. 1), Silento, born Richard “Ricky” Lamar Hawk, was arrested for the murder of 34-year-old Fredrick Rooks, who was killed on Jan. 21, two days prior to the rapper’s 23rd birthday on Jan. 23. The police department confirmed via Twitter that Rooks is Silento’s cousin.

“Today, Ricky Hawk, 23, was arrested for the murder of his cousin Frederick Rooks, 34. On January 21, the DeKalb County Police Department investigated Rooks’ death after he was found shot on Deep Shoals Circle. Hawk is in the DeKalb County Jail charged with Murder. #WeAreDKPD,” the DeKalb County Police Department tweeted this afternoon.

Trey Songz Arrested After Physical Altercation With Police

January 26, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

He’s since been released from custody since this report, and has been formally charged with trespassing, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer. The full story can be seen via TMZ:

Trey Songz found himself in the middle of a physical altercation with a police officer during the KC Chiefs’ game, and fans who witnessed it say the cop was way out of line.

We’ve obtained this video from Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, which — at first — shows Trey and the officer in a struggle. Trey connects a punch with the officer’s head, and gets him in a headlock, but then the officer pins Trey to a seat.

A witness tells us the whole thing started when Trey was being heckled by some fans a few rows behind him and he asked them to chill out. We’re told the officer approached Trey, and without warning, went after him. The witness says Trey was totally caught off guard when the officer got physical, and started to defend himself.

You can hear fans throughout the video shout at the officer, telling him to get off Songz until additional officers arrived. Fans were yelling for the officer to be arrested.

Once backup got there, they were able to separate Trey and the cop … and they put Trey in handcuffs.

Lil Wayne and Kodak Black Get Clemency From Trump

January 20, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

A last hurrah before he leaves office, to Weezy and Kodak’s benefit. From CNN, where you can read the full story:

The White House announced early Wednesday that President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to rapper Lil Wayne and a commutation to rapper Kodak Black, two of the raft of pardons and commutations on his final day in office.

“President Trump granted a full pardon to Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., also known as ‘Lil Wayne,'” the statement from White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany read. “Mr. Carter pled guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, owing to a conviction over 10 years ago. Brett Berish of Sovereign Brands, who supports a pardon for Mr. Carter, describes him as ‘trustworthy, kind-hearted and generous.'”

Brent Faiyaz Joins pgLang And Calvin Klein’s New Creative Project

January 15, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

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Brent Faiyaz’s “Solo” clip can be played below. As seen via NME:

Kendrick Lamar’s company pgLang has launched a creative project in partnership with Calvin Klein, announcing a list of participating musical collaborators.

One Instagram post, shared by both the agency and the label, announced the partnership and shared a list of project names and their corresponding artists. Musicians participating in the collaboration include Lamar’s mentee and NME 100 artist Baby Keem, Mecca Allah, Travis Bennett, Amber Wagner and Brent Faiyaz, among others. The seventh entry on the list is mysteriously left blank.

YFN Lucci Turns Himself In Over Murder Charge

January 13, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

As seen on AJC:

An Atlanta rapper facing a murder charge in connection with a deadly shootout turned himself in to police Wednesday evening — but not before releasing his latest music video.

YFN Lucci, whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett, was booked into the Fulton County Jail shortly before 11 p.m., Atlanta police spokeswoman Officer TaSheena Brown told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Bennett surrendered hours after releasing the video for the song “Rolled On” to his Instagram and Twitter accounts. The video was posted the day after Atlanta police announced he was wanted on murder, gang and weapons charges following a Dec. 10 shooting that left one man dead and another injured in southwest Atlanta.

DaBaby Arrested For Gun Possession

January 8, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

From TMZ:

DaBaby’s shopping spree on world-famous Rodeo Drive came to an abrupt halt when Bev Hills cops stopped him and his pals and allegedly found a gun.

DaBaby hit several stores on Rodeo Thursday including Dior, Gucci and Moncler. As he and 3 other men were about to drive off, multiple cop cars surrounded their vehicle. Law enforcement sources tell us someone had called the cops to report DaBaby and his crew had weapons.

Baby and his friends were detained while officers searched the vehicle, and found one handgun.

We’re told the rapper was arrested for carrying a loaded firearm, a misdemeanor. Although cops initially detained everyone in the car, we’re told DaBaby is the only one getting booked.

Mayor Muriel Bowser Speaks On Capitol Riots

January 7, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

…as well as the lack of response from the Capitol police. As seen via CBS News, where you can read the full story:

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday criticized the federal Capitol Police for their response to the riots at the Capitol. “Obviously it was a failure or you would not have had police lines breached and people entering the building by breaking windows,” Bowser said.

The mayor said she believes federal law enforcement responded more forcefully to Black Lives Matter civil rights protests in the city last summer than they did to violence Wednesday inside and around the perimeter of the Capitol. She called for an investigation into that apparent disparity.

“We must also understand why the federal law enforcement response was much stronger” during the Black Lives Matter protests, Bowser said.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Are Reportedly Getting Divorced

January 5, 2021 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

According to Page Six:

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are over.

Multiple sources tell Page Six that “divorce is imminent” for the Hollywood couple, with Kardashian hiring a divorce attorney to the stars, Laura Wasser.

“They are keeping it low-key but they are done,” says a source. “Kim has hired Laura Wasser and they are in settlement talks.”

Kim, 40, hasn’t been seen wearing her wedding ring, and Kanye, 43, remained at his $14 million Wyoming ranch over the holidays instead of spending it with the Kardashian family, who drew criticism for their extravagant celebrations.

“Kim got Kanye to go up there [Wyoming] so they could live separate lives and quietly get things sorted out to separate and divorce. She’s done,” the source continued.

The source added that while Kim has done much in the past to protect and help Kanye deal with his mental health struggles, “Now this divorce is happening because Kim has grown up a lot.

“She is serious about taking the bar exam and becoming a lawyer, she is serious about her prison reform campaign. Meanwhile Kanye is talking about running for president and saying other crazy s–t, and she’s just had enough of it.”

2 People Shot at Nike Distribution Center in Memphis

December 29, 2020 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments

According to Fox 13 Memphis

Memphis Police are searching for a suspect they said fired shots into another vehicle while driving down a busy Memphis road.

MPD said early on the morning of Nov 17, 2020 a white 2010 Ford F-150 pulled up alongside another vehicle near the Nike Distribution Center on Frayser Boulevard and opened fire.

Two people inside the other car were shot and rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

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Police said the truck may be stolen and has a white bed cover, chrome running boards, and dark tinted windows.

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