Now she has again addressed the topic, in a pair of TikTok videos shared yesterday (here and here). The videos address Roan’s take on fan interactions and mindsets. She says in the first one:
“I need you to answer questions. Just answer my questions for a second. If you saw a random woman on the street, would you yell at her from the car window? Would you harass her in public? Would you go up to a random lady and say, “Can I get a photo with you?” And she’s like, “No, what the f*ck?” And then you get mad at this random lady? Would you be offended if she says no to your time because she has her own time? Would you stalk her family? Would you follow her around? Would you try to dissect her life and bully her online? This is a lady you don’t know. And she doesn’t know you at all. Would you assume that she’s a good person, assume she’s a bad person? Would you assume everything you read about her online is true? I’m a random b*tch. You’re a random b*tch. Just think about that for a second, OK?”
In the second video, she continues:
“I don’t care that abuse and harassment, stalking, whatever is a normal thing to do to people who are famous or a little famous, whatever. I don’t care that it’s normal. I don’t care that this crazy type of behavior comes along with the job, the career field I’ve chosen. That does not make it OK. That doesn’t make it normal. It doesn’t mean I want it. It doesn’t mean that I like it. I don’t want whatever the f*ck you think you’re supposed to be entitled to whenever you see a celebrity. I don’t give a f*ck if you think it’s selfish of me to say no for a photo or for your time or for a hug. That’s not normal. That’s weird. It’s weird how people think that you know a person just ’cause you see them online or you listen to the art they make. That’s f*cking weird. I’m allowed to say no to creepy behavior, OK?”
In the caption of the second video, she notes, “Do not assume this is directed at someone or a specific encounter. This is just my side of the story and my feelings.”
Over on her official X (formerly Twitter) page, Laila! announced her very first project with two adorable and appropriately thematic graphics (viewable here).
“Gap Year! MY VERY FIRST ALBUM IS YOURS SEPTEMBER 6TH ! 17 songs !! u can pre save now :)),” she wrote.
Supporters can expect to hear her viral breakouts “Like That!” and “Not My Problem” alongside a host of new tracks supposedly entirely produced by Laila! It is unclear if the forthcoming project will feature any guest features, but after Cash Cobain’s massive mega remix of her standout, fans are surely hoping there are a few.
Continue below to view Laila!’s artwork for Gap Year! along with its official tracklist.
Artwork
IIIXL Studio
Tracklist
1. “Talent Show”
2. “Sink 2 Rise”
3. “R U Down?”
4. “If U Don’t Know By Now”
5. “Want 2”
6. “Sani (Homework Freestyle)”
7. “Like That!”
8. “Grand Opening”
9. “Blackberry (Date 4 Prom)”
10. “Mami Nelly”
11. “Could Be”
12. “If You’re Listening. (Interlude)”
13. “We’re So Over!”
14. “I Don’t Need U Anymore”
15. “Not My Problem”
16. “Flyer Than U”
17. “Coupe Deville””
Gap Year! is out 9/6 via IIIXL Studio. Find more information here.
With sexually explicit music seemingly at an all-time high, listeners are growing more appreciative of lyrical subtleties. From breakout tracks such as Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” to Sexyy Red’s “Pound Town,” many rap acts aren’t leaving anything up to the imagination.
But over on the R&B front, Beyoncé has made a rather extensive collection of track’s riddled with innuendo. So much so that the leader of the Beyhive, Tina Knowles (more affectionately referred to as Momma Tina) just discovered the true meaning behind her daughter’s 2009 single, “Ego.”
Over on Instagram, Knowles reposted a clip from the Can I Vibe With Y’all podcast (view here), where hosts Cazo Wilborn and Chris Mathis sing along to NSWF lyrics, which many believe to be about…penis (more specifically’s her husband Jay-Z’s package).
“Wow, I just realized that she wasn’t talking about that ego,” she wrote. “Ohhhhhh Myyyyy!!!!!!! I’m serious, I really didn’t Know til now!!!!! That’s crazy! Nooo! Really? Maybe not ! I don’t know! What y’all think?”
When Bey sings, “It’s too big / It’s too wide / It’s too strong / It won’t fit / It’s too much / It’s too tough / He talk like this ’cause he can back it up,” let’s just say the double entendre has aided in the expansion of the Carter family.
If Miss Tina is just learning about “Ego,” wait until she truly listens Beyoncé’s records “Levii’s Jeans,” “Blow,” “II Hands II Heaven,” and “Rocket.” Momma dearest might just clutch her pearls.
However, Yung Gravy is denying that this was ever the case for him and Haliey Welch (better known as Hawk Tuah Girl). During an interview with TMZ, Welch claimed that the “Betty (Get Money)” rapper slid into her private messages to ask her out on a date. Today (August 19), Yung Gravy has not only laughed off the declaration but posted receipts to the contrary.
Over on X (formerly Twitter), Yung Gravy jokingly wrote: “Can’t be nice anymore, LOL.”
Attached to Yung Gravy’s post was a screenshot of the pair’s private communication on what appears to be Instagram, dating back to July 31. Based on the earliest message in the image, Welch reached out to Yung Gravy first, writing: “Hello sir.”
As the conversation progresses, Yung Gravy then invites Welch to attend one of his upcoming shows. “Oh, and this ain’t just me trying to finesse cause I don’t know your man situation,” he wrote. “But I wanted to have you at a show next month to hear my country sh*t.”
X (Twitter)
Now, Yung Gravy isn’t above finding love online, just see when he flirted with Lizzo. But, in this case, he’s actually innocent. Go figure.
A Golden State Warriors fan is the Democratic Party’s nominee in the 2024 election to take on Donald Trump, and unsurprisingly, Steve Kerr is on board with her candidacy. Kerr, the Warriors’ longtime coach and a longtime critic of Trump, spoke at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night and expressed his support for the party’s ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota governor Tim Walz.
Kerr had some fun with Walz, who famously served as a football coach before getting into politics. At one point during his speech, Kerr was critical of how Walz called his defense during a game in 1999 and suggested what he would do, before telling the crowd at the United Center, “Sorry, I wanted you to know how I feel every day of the NBA season.” (Video here.)
As Kerr wrapped up his speech — which started with him walking onto the stage at the United Center while “Sirius” by the Alan Parsons Project played, which is a terrific touch — he galvanized the crowd by using the iconic celebration that we’ve seen time and time again out of Warriors star Steph Curry.
“After the results are tallied that night,” Kerr said,” we can, in the words of the great Steph Curry, we can tell Donald Trump, ‘Night Night.’”
A sand landscape isn’t the only place to hold an experience forming music festival. For the organizers (Splash House & Goldenvoice) of Desert Air 2024 have a fun California venue in mind for electronic music lovers to call home.
On November 15 and 16, fans from around the world will land on Palm Springs Air Museum tarmac to witness performances by some of the genre’s biggest names, including Grammy Award record setter Kaytranada, Jamie xx, and newly formed power duo Club Heat (which consists of Tove Lo & SG Lewis).
Other notable billed acts include Sammy Virji, Anish Kumar, Slayyyter, Shygirl, Joy Orbison, Avalon Emerson, and Sofia Kourtesis. In addition to the music sets, attendees of Desert Air 2024 can check out other experiences including poolside sets, cultural programming, and water activities.
The pre-sale for Desert Air 2024 is scheduled for Friday, August 23 at 12 noon Pacific. Find more information here. To view the full Desert Air 2024 lineup by day and its official flyer, continue below.
Desert Air 2024 Lineup
Friday, November 15
Kaytranada
Anish Kumar
ATRIP
Club Heat: Tove Lo & SG Lewis
COBRAH
JOY (Anonymous)
Okgiorgio
Sam Gellaitry (Live)
Shygirl Presents Club Shy
Slayyyter (DJ Set)
VTSS
Saturday, November 16
Jamie xx
Avalon Emerson
Bon Entendeur
Joy Orbison
KETBOI69 (KETTAMA B2B PARTIBOI69)
Mall Grab
Pretty Girl (Live)
Sammy Virji
Sofia Kourtesis
Yung Singh
When it comes to an explicit hip-hop bop, such as “Pound Town,” in Sexyy we trust. Now Sexyy Red is looking to convert that risqué mindset into the cosmetics empire, starting with a few explicitly named products.
Today (August 19), Sexyy Red announced the relaunch of her beauty brand, Northside Princess. The “F My Baby Dad” rapper is stepping up her entrepreneur game. Over on Instagram, posted a slideshow of sensual promotional photos to get followers hyped for its release, along with the NSFW product names.
“BO$$ LADY SPEAKIN ,” she wrote. “New and improved @sexyyred_products is back better den eva! Introducing NORTHSIDE PRINCESS, the brand @getnorthside . My first product will b my lip gloss.”
If you are a follower of Sexyy Red, you should be familiar with the product line. Back in September 2023, the lip glosses went viral after Sexyy Red shared each product’s name. Today, the same thing happened after she listed the NSFW name in the upload’s caption: “Coochie Juice, Booty hole Brown, Nut, P*ssyhole Pink, Yellow Discharge, Gonorrhea, Blue Ballz, Sex On My Period (fruit scented).”
Users online shared their divided responses in the post’s comment section.
“Love you down girl, but I will not be putting sh*t called yellow discharge near my mouth,” wrote one user.
Instagram
“I wonder if ‘Blue Waffle’ and ‘Herpes’ are coming next,” joked another.
Instagram
“Gonorrhea and yellow discharge is insane,” penned another.
Instagram
“Missed the opportunity to call the yellow one ‘Golden Shower’ to be honest,” added another.
Instagram
Sexyy Red’s beauty brand Northside Princess will be available for purchase soon. Find more information here.
For Adidas, the brand found itself in an intense legal battle with shareholder HRSA-ILA Funds. But their class-action lawsuit has supposedly come to an end. According to AllHipHop, on August 16, a judge dismissed the suit, stating that Adidas could not be held responsible for Ye’s comments.
“Certainly, that Ye allegedly engaged in such behavior while working with adidas is troubling,” said Judge Karin J. Immergut. “This Court does not condone what Ye allegedly did. But the question before this Court is not whether to admonish Ye or hold Adidas morally accountable for Ye’s conduct.”
In court documents, the entity accused Adidas of misleading investors through its fiscal year 2018-2021 risk disclosure comments in its annual statements; its diversity, equity and inclusion statements; and in the European Union’s Non-Financial Reporting Directive and the independent Global Reporting Initiative’s sustainability framework.
But Immergut argued that opposite. “This Court is faced with a precise legal question: has [HRSA-ILA Funds] sufficiently pleaded facts showing that Adidas misled investors and thereby committed federal securities fraud,” she said. “On the current record before this Court, the answer is no.”
HRSA-ILA Funds also claimed Adidas “was aware of the volatile potential of its partnership with Kanye West.” But proceeded anyway without alerting investors of “Ye’s increasingly erratic behavior,” which supposedly led to “artificially inflated stock prices”.
Contrarily, the judge made reference to a 2020 Business Partner Risk disclosure shared with investors that acknowledged potential fallout from unethical behavior by business partners such as Ye. Within the document, measures to “manage such risks” by way of contract clauses (to suspend or terminate partnerships) were clearly outlined.
Although this is a major victory for the brand, reports of the revenue loss and heaps of unsold merchandisee will surely make it difficult for anyone to celebrate. On the other hand, Ye has seemed to reposition himself. At the 2024 Super Bowl, Ye secured a commercial slot to advertise the Yeezy brand on what appeared to be a website operated by his team.
Sometimes the best new R&B can be hard to find, but there are plenty of great rhythm-and-blues tunes to get into if you have the time to sift through the hundreds of newly released songs every week. So that R&B heads can focus on listening to what they love in its true form, we’ll be offering a digest of the best new R&B songs that fans of the genre should hear every Friday.
Since the last update of this weekly R&B column, we’ve received plenty of music and news from the genre’s artists.
Usher announced rescheduled dates for his Past Present Future Tour after doctor’s orders sidelined him for a few days. Janet Jackson detailed list of her very talented family tree while Rihanna teased her new Savage X Fenty collection. Elsewhere, Ella Mai seemingly gave birth to her first child with Jayson Tatum, as an 2024 Olympics video revealed.
Here are the new releases you need to have your eye on this week:
Tinashe — Quantum Baby
Tianshe caps off one of the most successful eras in her career with the release of her seventh album Quantum Baby. The project is a short one, with just eight songs to its name — just like her 2023 album BB/Angel. Quantum Baby is highlighted by “Nasty” and “Getting No Sleep” as well as sweet album cuts like “No Broke Boys” and “Red Flags.”
Coco Jones — “Sweep It Up”
Coco Jones is on a roll right now. She’s shining in season three of Bel-Air and she just released her cover of Princess Tiana’s “Almost There.” With the momentum in her favor, Jones returns with “Sweep It Up,” a confident and bouncy single that’s reminiscent of the R&B bops from the 2000s. The track is a warning to those about the consequences of playing with someone else’s heart and how someone will take of a heart you damaged.
Mary J. Blige — “Breathing” Feat. Fabolous
After the success of 2022’s Good Morning Gorgeous, Mary J. Blige seems to be readying another album. The Power Book II: Ghost actress returns with “Breathing,” her second single since her Grammy nominated album. The track features Fabolous and is carried by a sample of Biggie’s “Kick In The Door” and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ “I Put A Spell On You” as she sings about being happiness and continuing to live in it.
Dylan Sinclair — “Forever”
Toronto singer Dylan Sinclair announced his debut album For The Boy In Me and its release date with the project’s third single “Forever.” The 2023 JUNO Award winner will release the album on September 27 with previous singles “Lemon Trees” and “I Love My Ex.” Of the new single, Sinclair said, “‘Forever’ is about defying all odds, standing strong together despite external pressures, and cherishing an unbreakable bond; a celebration of a love that is defiant, loyal, and everlasting.”
Jabari — “Weekend Drive”
With his debut EP on the way, singer and actor Jabari (best known for his role as Will Smith on Bel-Air) unveils the second single from the upcoming project. “Weekend Drive” is a laid-back and sultry record that captures the feeling of an intimate moment between two lovers. It’s a sweet balance between R&B and pop that emphasize the multi-talent that Jabari is.
RINI — “Your Ecstasy”
RINI’s third EP Lucky 7 is set to arrive on September 6, and with that announcement comes the singer’s latest single “Your Ecstasy.” The track is a breezy blend of R&B and psychedelic alt-rock that makes for the perfect late-night record. It’s a sultry tune that stands out as another highlight in his discography.
Kyle Dion — “Cum Again?”
Kyle Dion is not one to color in the lines and his latest single “Cum Again?” is a perfect example of that. The funky single puts Dion’s charm and confidence on full display in the most fearless and provocative ways. “This song embodies everything that I stand for – sex, love, fun,” Dion says about the singer. “It’s a meaningful record to me as it gives a more mature sound as compared to my previous records, while still embodying that playful and cheeky energy”
Juls — “Perspective” Feat. Masego
Slowly, yet surely, British-Ghanaian producer Juls has put out a collection of impressive collaborations in 2024 ahead of what we hope is a future project. “Perspective” with Masego is the latest in that collection as Juls and Uncle Sego bring their undeniable talents together for a joyous track that advocates for travel, exploration, and finding love in the midst of all of it.
Avenoir — “Favour”
Edmonton singer Avenoir finds his groove on his latest single “Favour.” With 2000s R&B serving as the inspiration for the song, Avenoir aims to prove why he would be an ideal partner for a woman he has his eye on.
Chase Shakur & Destin Laurel — “Passenger Seat Princess”
Atlanta singer Chase Shakur continues his hot streak by taking his talents up north for the Jersey bounce-inspired track “Passenger Seat Princess” with Destin Laurel. Shakur’s falsetto vocals steer the uptempo track as he admits to not wanting to let go of a new woman in his life.
Isaia Huron — I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later
South Carolina singer Isaia Huron’s latest project I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later is one that he didn’t plan to put out originally. “I originally created them in my father’s church, just putting them on SoundCloud without any real plans to share them further,” he said in a press release. “But as people started to connect with the music, I thought, why not?” He goes on to say that the project embraces “the unfinished and the evolving nature of creating music.” Despite this, the nine songs that make up I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later do a great job of showcasing Huron’s improving talents.
Jack Harlow has joined the wave of entertainers supporting women’s sports, joining the ownership group of his hometown’s NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League) team, the Louisville Racing FC. Harlow was already a member of the Louisville City FC ownership group, so now he’s got a piece of both of his hometown soccer clubs. Racing Louisville FC was founded four years ago, in 2019, and played their first season in 2021, giving Harlow entry on the ground floor.
Louisville native Jack Harlow has officially joined the ownership for NWSL club Racing Louisville FC pic.twitter.com/qLmomFmZDY
Harlow’s investment could turn out to be a smart one. The NWSL’s viewership has been growing since its return in 2021, a number that is sure to grow thanks to the addition of its players to the FIFA video game series. With it, Harlow could end up being a fixture at future games, and an example for other entertainers looking to support women’s sports.
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17 songs !! 
u can pre save now :)),” she wrote.
,” she wrote. “New and improved @sexyyred_products is back better den eva! Introducing NORTHSIDE PRINCESS, the brand @getnorthside 
. My first product will b my lip gloss.”
