Swizz Beatz Included in Lawsuit Connected to $7.3 Million in Stolen Funds
*Swizz Beatz is implicated in a multi-billion dollar fraud lawsuit connected to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) corruption scandal. Filed in New York on October 2, the lawsuit alleges Swizz (born Kasseem Daoud Dean) received over $7 million tied to the scandal. The 1MDB case involves Jho Low, Eric Tan, and others accused of embezzling […]
Swizz Beatz Responds to Criticism of Verzuz Deal with Elon Musk: ‘We’re 100% Black-Owned’
*Swizz Beatz responded to criticism over him and Timbaland teaming with Elon Musk to bring Verzuz to X (formally Twitter). As we reported earlier, Verzuz was originally launched in 2020 at the height of the pandemic to connect music lovers through virtual rap and DJ battles. Earlier this month, Swizz and fellow producer Timbaland, revealed […]
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland Criticized for Collaboration with Elon Musk
*Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are catching heat for partnering with Elon Musk’s X platform to stream Verzuz, amid criticism of Musk’s perceived racism. An announcement post on Instagram shows the billionaire tech mogul and the two hip-hop producers with cocktails in their hands, and the caption: “LIFE BEGINS AT THE END OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE!!! […]
Verzuz Reacquired by Swizz Beats and Timbaland – Partners with X Amidst Elon Musk’s Response to Racist Remarks | VIDEO
*Just as fans were beginning to wonder, “Whatever happened to Verzuz?,” news broke that the online music battle platform, created by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, has partnered with Elon Musk‘s X for exclusive broadcasting. The announcement was made during the Cannes Lions conference in France on Wednesday, setting the stage for a new era for […]
Ari Lennox Vibes About Her Love Life w/Hopeless Romantic Society – Busta Rhymes Drops 10th Solo Studio Album w/Some Hittas + More | VIDEOs
*Ari Lennox‘s latest album, Get Close, drops 11/17/23, and social media influencer Hopeless Romantic Society got to ask her some off-beat questions about her love life. He asked Ari if she had ever written a song for a yt man and which vanilla prince she would consider engaging with to do the horizontal boogie. These […]
Swizz Beatz & Son Nasir Explore Car Culture in ‘Drive with Swizz Beatz’ Docuseries | WATCH
“Drive with Swizz Beatz” is the new six-part docuseries dropping today on Hulu! The series is hosted by the legendary Swizz Beatz, known for his contributions to Hip-Hop culture, including production for artists like Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Drake, along with his oldest son Nasir Dean. The two will travel to car-loving destinations across the globe, […]
Leslie Jones Love Jonesing for NBC Journalist Steve Kornacki – Swizz Beatz Bonds With Son Nasir Dean Over Cars in New Hulu Series & More | PicVIDEOs
*Leslie Jones professed her love and admiration for Steve Kornacki, political correspondent for NBC News while promoting her new book on the “Today” show. So Leslie likes them tall, skinny, and nerdy? We never knew. Hey, we’re not trying to yuck her yum; more power to her. But her phrase, “Steve Kornacki in them khakissss,” […]
Swizz Beatz New Show with His Son ‘Drive with Swizz Beatz’ Premieres in November!
*Onyx Collective announced its high-octane automotive docu-series “Drive with Swizz Beatz” will premiere on Thursday, November 16, on Hulu. All six episodes will be available to stream and feature domestic and global locations. In “Drive with Swizz Beatz,” hip-hop legend and car collector Swizz Beatz and son Nasir Dean (also known as Note Mercato) visit […]
Nas Honored By Billboard Once Thought Awards Shows Were ‘The Devil’ – Amy Robach Lands Job At Network But They Pass on TJ Holmes & More | PicsVIDEOs
*Social Heat is the perfect verse over a tight beat, and East Coast rapper Nas would agree. Billboard‘s 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event honored Lil Wayne, Nas, Ice Spice, and music executive Larry Jackson. When accepting his award, Nas spoke on how significant it was to be recognized so late in the game. “I’m starting to […]
Unidentified Hater Apologizes After Cardi B Decks Her w/Mic – Alicia Keys’ Son Doesn’t Approve Of Her Wearing Pasties + More | PicVIDEOs
*Webbies, it’s time to jump, skip, and hop straight into this morning’s Social Heat. TikTok influencer @mayaahk caught the dust-up between Cardi B, government name Belcalis Almanzar, and the unidentified hater who threw her drink at the South Bronx rapper as she performed her set at the Drais Las Vegas. Peep how the lady immediately […]
Swizz Beatz Reflects on His Spinal Meningitis Health Scare | Watch
*Swizz Beatz made a recent stop at The Jennifer Hudson Show and shared lessons he learned from a past health scare when doctors told him he may never work again. “When you come from nothing, and you finally get success, get a piece of what you thought you could never get from your surroundings — […]
Swizz Beatz, Timbaland Say They Still Own Verzuz 100% Despite Triller Sale
*Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are adamant that they still own 100 percent of the VERZUZ platform, but side-eye abounds among some fans. The pair insisted on Instagram Live last Saturday (May 13) that they are still full co-owners of the battle brand, which pits two similar music acts in the same genre in a friendly […]
Bow Wow Tries to Make Nice w/Jermaine Dupri – We Got Hot Halle Bailey Snaps + Simone Biles & More | PicsVideos
*Social Heat is hot off the digital presses. Bow Wow came through at the Lovers and Friends Festival and linked up with Jermaine Dupri, but their interaction was cringey. The former protégé and his mentor had not spoken to one another in a year. Fans speculate that Bow Wow is trying to get into Jermaine’s […]
Swizz Beatz’s Son Produced for Kendrick Lamar at Age 5 | Video
*Swizz Beatz recently appeared on the “Jennifer Hudson Show” and spoke about parenting, his blended family, and how his son Egypt ended up producing a Kendrick Lamar song at 5 years old. According to the proud father and husband of Alica Keys, Egypt and Lamar’s bond began at a past Super Bowl game. “He and […]
Swizz Beatz Says ‘Verzuz’ Will Return … it’s Currently Under Construction – Michael Sterling Isn’t Letting Go Of Wife Eva Marcille & More | PicsVideos
*Hood morning, Webbies. Make sure you check out Social Heat! Ty Cole of Baller Alert asked Swizz Beatz who would win a Verzuz between 50 Cent and Lil Wayne. Swizz Beatz replied he would not even pair the two iconic rappers; instead, he would create a different Verzuz for each artist. He said the music […]
