The Wrap Up with L’Orèal Luchi, keeping you informed on everything that happened in hip hop culture this week:
Cam’Ron x Jim Jones x Pusha T:
Cam’Ron steps in amid the Jim Jones and Pusha T beef. Last week, during Pharrell’s debut LV men’s line in Paris, Pusha T performed a new Clipse song, taking shots at Jim. Jim fired a diss freestyle. Then Jim had more to say while speaking on Joe Budden’s podcast. Fellow Dipset rapper, Cam’Ron has a few words for Push.
Nicki Minaj x Carlisha Hood:
Nicki Minaj commended Carlisha Hood’s 14-year-old son, who fatally shot a man repeatedly hitting his mother in the head. The incident happened at a restaurant in Chicago. Initially, the mother and son were charged with first-degree murder, but then, the charges were dropped. Nicki Minaj called her son a “hero.” See Nicki’s full message:
Rakim x Big Daddy Kane:
Legendary emcees Rakim and Big Daddy Kan are among the highlights of Lincoln Center’s 50th Hip-Hop Anniversary celebration. The free show goes down on August 9 at Damrosch Park.
Jonathan Majors:
Jonathan Majors is firing back in court against his accuser. An incident back in March with Jonathan and his ex-GF resulted in his domestic violence arrest. Jonathan’s lawyers say they have proof showing their client is innocent. Jonathan filed his own domestic violence complaint against the alleged victim.
Casanova:
Casanova was hit with a nearly 16-year sentence on racketeering and drug charges, plus his alleged leadership role in the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Gang. A report surfaced that after Casanova announced he was cutting ties with the gang, he was involved in a prison fight where his face got slashed. His longtime GF, Swaggy Jazzy debunked “buck 50” rumors and showed new prison photos. Casanova also spoke out.
Beyoncé x Kelly Rowland:
Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland team up to combat the housing crisis in Houston. The two queens are collaborating with city officials to create 31 permanent housing units, called the Knowles-Rowland House. An even bigger launch of the housing program is set to happen soon.