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50 Cent has spoken about social media's links to what could be seen as rising violence in the hip hop world.The legendary rapper spoke about the topic on his new TV show, 'Hip Hop Homicides,' which investigates the deaths of several rappers.The show focuses on the deaths of some well known rappers, including pop Smoke and XXXTentacion.In the TV show, 50 speaks about how easy it is for bystanders to film violent incidents and post them to social media nowadays. The rapper and now TV producer believes that this fact has changed how violence within the hip hop community looks to others.“I think it’s the same energy but we’re in a different period so it looks different,' 50 Cent said, according to news site HotNewHipHop. 'It’s gonna happen where everyone can take a look on camera,” he added.“Because of social media, everyone’s involved now,' he continued, speaking about the fascination with those from more privleged backgrounds hold for violent incidents involving famous rappers.50 believes that the likes and views that people receive for posting violent incidents involving well known people from the hip hop world is what fuels social media users to continue to upload similar content.'Because those kids in middle America are clicking the fucking button to look and are fascinated with the killings because they’re living on a side so wild compared to the conservative lifestyle they’re having,” he explained.

Doja Cat has been left with an incorrect screen name on Twitter after changes to the site implemented by new billionaire owner Elon Musk.The musical artist had changed her screen name to 'Christmas' on Twitter as the holiday season approaches but yesterday she realised that she is stuck with it.New modifiactions to the popular social media website means the Doja Cat was unable to change her name back, which probably damages her promo ability on the site and makes her profile more difficult to find for her fans.Under previous circumstances, name changes to a user's profile could be done quite simply without repurcussion.As Elon Musk attempts to make more money from the social media platform following his takeover, which is reported to have cost him $44 billion, users will now lose their blue 'verification' check if they change their screen name.The blue checkmark is used as a symbol on the site to indicate that a profile is the person they say they are.It is mostly used in the cases of famous people who may otherwise be impersonated by someone else.The Grammy winning female artist took to the platform to complain about the change in settings once she realised she could not change her screen name.'why can't I change my name on here,' she tweeted on Thursday.The successful singer then raged at Musk as she was unable to modify her profile name, before begging the site's new owner to allow her change her screen name back to Doja Cat. 'how do I change it also fuck you elon,' the rapper raged.“I don’t wanna be Christmas forever @elonmusk please help I’ve made a mistake,” she then tweeted soon after.

Reverend Al Sharpton has defended hip hop after the musical genre was criticized for encouraging violence in the wake of Migos rapper Takeoff's death.The 68-year old reverend spoke to TMZ recently about his belief that hip hop is not the reason that violence occurs in the African American community in the USA.“First of all, no one has been more on gun violence and saying we need to deal with things in Hip-Hop, but I remember growing up, R&B artists used to get in shootouts and fights,” Sharpton told TMZ during a short interview in New York City.“This is nothing new,' he added. 'social media makes it where more people know about it.”“You have a lot of people in Hip-Hop that are very responsible, that are very creative, that help their community,:' Sharpton explained, 'So we should not act like Hip-Hop is synonymous with violence.”The religious and civil rights leader said that he thinks violence occurs not just exclusively in hip hop, but also in the outside world.“Those that are violent, we ought to deal with,' Sharpton said.But a thug is a thug whether they’re singing jazz, whether they’re R&B, whether they’re singing gospel… I know some preachers packing,' he explained. 'So let’s not make it just about Hip-Hop,' he stated, 'Let’s make it about people that are not acting like they ought to act.”

Drake's October's Very Own brand, more often known as 'OVO,' will appear on NBA G League Ignite's jerseys after being named as the team's official patch marketing collaborator.The branding marks the G League team's first practice jersey patch marketing partnership.The OVO® logo will bet displayed on the right chest of the side's practice jerseys as part of the agreement.OVO will also be displayed through the use of on-curt branding at The Dollar Loan Center arena in Las Vegas.It has also been announced that Ignite and its new branding partner will produce as series of videos that will place some of the team's players at center-stage.The lower division team, which says it is 'dedicated to developing the world's top young players for the NBA Draft,' made the big announcement of its branding deal on Twitter yesterday.A short video clip posted to its account saw the players of the team appear in the new branded jerseys at the Dollar Loan Center.'(OVO)@welcomeOVO has partnered with the NBA G League Ignite Basketball Program,' it announced in the tweet.'Ignite is the first-of-its kind program that has changed the journey for elite high school prospects that dream of playing in the NBA,' it added.

Rapper Bleu has revealed the track list of his upcoming album, which is set to release this Friday 11th November.The project, titled 'TANTRA,' will be the Alabama rapper's second studio album after his debut effort, 'Moon Boy,' released in July of last year.The artist shared the new track list on social media on Tuesday, revealing the new album will consist of 17 songs.Also shared by the hip hop star was the striking cover art that will adorn the project, which keeps within the artist's 'Moon Boy' image.The cover features an astronaut sitting on a leather couch on a desert highway while a dark moon is seen in the distance, sitting above some picturesque mountains.The back of the album sees the songs named with a highway and its road markings in the background.