Dave Chappelle Confronts Will Smith

 

Dave Chappelle has weighed in on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, saying it showed 'he's just as ugly as the rest of us.'

After Will Smith made headlines for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the comedian has found his own way to address the drama.

Kyrie Irving Traded to Dallas Mavericks

 

Kyrie Irving previously requested that he be traded from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the trade deadline. While there were a few teams interested, it was unknown where he would head for certain. The Brooklyn Nets reportedly offered Irving a contract extension but were turned down, as he was “vehemently against any stipulations in an extension.” Now, it has been reported that the point guard was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. 

HBCUs Funding Decreased

 

President Biden's $3.5 trillion spending bill was set to provide $45 billion to HBCUs and additional minority-serving institutions (MSIs). But due to Democratic infighting, the newest version of the bill only allocates $2 billion to HBCUs.

Jay-Z and Michael Rubin Join Forces

 

JAY-Z’s latest investment sees him pour some cash into his close friend and CEO Michael Rubin’s Fanatics company. Fanatics received a private $18 billion valuation, which is triple compared to its valuation from 2020.

Jay-Z and Will Smith Join Forces to make home owning more accessible

 

Smith’s Dreamers VC and Arrive, the investment arm of Jay’s Roc Nation, are among the companies that participated in the capital raise for Landis Technologies, a startup that aims to guide renters on their path to owning a home.

Tyler Perry Announces New Madea Movie 3

 

Tyler Perry announced the return of the beloved Madea character for an upcoming movie that is exclusive to Netflix.

In a clip shared to social media on Tuesday, Perry slipped in and out of Madea's voice.

Key Moments In Hip-Hop History

 

Hip hop is more than music; it’s a cultural movement that incorporates different elements of art. Before there was Lil Yachty, Young M.I.A., or YNW Melly, there was a world of hip hop artist who's name rain supreme even still today.

Back when music was real, artist had the opportunity to shine in their own distinctive way. Rap is one of the most distinctive features of hip-hop. Rappers use rhythm, lyrics, and vocal tone to express themselves. The best rappers are distinguished by their “flow” – the way the words run together without the performer getting tongue-tied.

Selena Gomez and J.Lo headlining concerts for COVID-19

 

Backed by an international concert hosted by Selena Gomez and headlined by Jennifer Lopez, Global Citizen is unveiling an ambitious campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines.

The anti-poverty organization is announcing the musical event — “VAX Live: The Concert to Reunite the World” — with the goal of enlisting corporations and philanthropists to raise $22 billion for global vaccinations. The concert, which airs May 8 on ABC, CBS and FOX as well as on iHeartMedia radio stations and YouTube, will also showcase the Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder, J Balvin and H.E.R.

Roc Nation Enters Book Publishing Company

A decade after publishing his memoir “Decoded,” Jay-Z is forming a more lasting partnership with the book industry. Upcoming book releases are set to include a “fantastical illustrated fiction” from Lil Uzi Vert and memoirs from Yo Gotti and Fat Joe.

Roc Nation, the entertainment company founded by the rapper, is starting an imprint with Random House called Roc Lit 101. In a joint announcement Tuesday, Random House and Roc Nation promised “books at the dynamic intersection of entertainment and genre-defying literature.” Among the initial releases for next summer: “Till the End,” a memoir by the retired pitching star CC Sabathia; and music journalist Danyel Smith’s “Shine Bright,” a story of Black women in music that combines memoir, criticism and biography.

Jennifer Lopez Named Pop Culture Innovator of the Year

 

Jennifer Lopez doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon — and her enduring power and success have earned her yet another incredible honor.

The multi-hyphenate is being presented with WSJ. Magazine's Innovators Award for pop culture innovator of the year, PEOPLE can exclusively confirm. The honor will be given to Lopez by Columbian singer Maluma, 26, virtually on Wednesday night as WSJ. Magazine celebrates 10 years of innovation.

"Until the world is 100 percent perfect and completely fixed I will never be done," Lopez says in a clip from her acceptance video, which will be livestreamed.

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air or Martin

 

There was a time when both Martin and The Fresh Prince was the T.V. shows to watch. In our latest segment of Movie Talk, we would like to know which T.V. show would you rather watch first?

Both Martin and Fresh Prince were two well known family names playing in America. These two shows had families and friends laughing over and over again. Be sure to comment your answer below.

Jay Z Gives Life Advice

 

Jay Z's life advice will leave you speechless and will make you reconsider your goals. His perspective on generating wealth in every area of life is Eye-Opening and will inspire you to be great. Will Smith also shares wisdom on how he manifested his dreams and created the life he wanted to live.

Will Smith To Exec-Produce ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ Reboot

Will Smith has signed on as executive producer for a dramatic reboot of his ’90s sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel- Air.” Morgan Cooper will co-write and direct the project, after he created a 2019 trailer for the concept that went viral and caught Smith’s eye.

The show’s reportedly being shopped to streaming outfits. Ever wonder what The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air might look like if it suddenly returned to the airwaves in 2019? Well, given Hollywood’s current penchant for giving everything a “dark” and “gritty” backstory, it would probably look quite a bit like this superbly made fan film by director Morgan Cooper. Simply titled Bel-Air, it gives Will Smith’s young “Will” a considerably more dire origin story while keeping all of the major Fresh Prince beats intact.

Boosie Says R. Kelly Is The Best

Boosie starts out this clip by sharing his thoughts on August Alsina saying he got permission from Will Smith to be in a relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith. Boosie explained that he thinks Will and Jada have an open marriage and he added that he'd love to "entangle" with Jada. 

Boosie went on to state that no one could go against R. Kelly in a Verzuz battle, including Michael Jackson, Prince, and Stevie Wonder.

Jennifer Lopez Named New Face Of Coach

Fresh after being named new face of Versace, Jennifer Lopez does it again by being named new face of Coach also. Jennifer will appear in Coach's global advertising campaigns for leather goods, apparel and footwear, starting with the spring 2020 season.

The hitmaker shared the news with her 110 million Instagram followers on Tuesday, January 21. 2019 was a huge year for Jennifer Lopez but 2020’s looking to be just as iconic!

Top 5 Hip-Hop Songs To Get The Party Started

Are you searching for that right song to help you kick the party off right? Or what about that dull boring bar no-one is having fun in? Fans Favorites will help you find that right song that make everyone want to get up and have fun.

With dope hip hop songs from the past and present-day hip hop hits, it's hard to choose that right song for the right crowd. It's ok! these songs selected should be perfect for every college party out there! Below we will look at the Top Five tracks which are guaranteed to kick-start any party, in any city, or any event.

Are You Ready To Purchase Mariah Carey’s Memoir?

Mariah Carey's memoir will be published by Andy Cohen. The as-yet-untitled Mimi memoir will be released through Cohen's Henry Holt and Co. imprint, Andy Cohen Books.

Mariah Carey announced her memoir in an interview with Variety last month. Fans expect that the new book will explain the fiasco surrounding Glitter — the singer's 2001 film flop and album release.

Eminem Rap Battle With Chris D'Elia Will Happen

Things are not clear on what Eminem is trying to do by calling certain entertainers to battle him, but it sure looks like the Detroit rapper is winning. On Tuesday, Eminem returned to the 'Gram to promote the collaborative record and to make the following promise to his fans: "Me and @chrisdelia are gonna battle one day," he wrote in the caption.

The 39-year-old comedian, who raps under the Chank Smith alias, caught wind of Em's post and immediately accepted the challenge. The post also included a photo of D'Elia posing with a trunk filled with napkins—a reference to his 2018 freestyle in which he imitated Shady's signature flow.

Eminem was seemingly amused by D'Elia's impression. He posted another clip of the comedian's video titled "Eminem in the cypher." "This is INCREDIBLE!!!," he captioned the video, "4 a second I actually thought it WAS me!!"

D'Elia told Billboard that Logic's team had reached out to him just days before "Homicide" dropped. The comedian said he was honored to be featured on the record, so much so that he refused to accept payment for the sample.

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So what is it that Eminem is trying to prove? Is he giving the right artist the spotlight they deserve? Or is this apart of his legacy on how he made it to the industry? Leave your thoughts below!

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Top 5 Movies Starring Chris Rock

Chris Rock is a man of many talents. From doing stage comedies to starring in movies, Chris Rock has dominated the industry just by being him.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Chris Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television. Rock is a four-time Emmy and three-time Grammy award-winning producer, writer, actor, director, best-selling author, and comedian.

With that being known, The Wrap-Up Magazine would like to introduce you to the Top 5 best movies starring Chris Rock. Take a look at some of the movies we streamed to see if you believe we got it right.

#NewVideo Jennifer Lopez Ft Bad Bunny - "Te Guste"

Bronx, New York singer/actress Jennifer Lopez presents the music video for "Te Guste (You Liked Me", her single with fellow Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny. "Te Guste" continues J-Lo's recent slew of heavily Latin-flavored singles, from "Ni Tú Ni Yo" with Gente de Zona and her collaboration with Cardi B and DJ Khaled. 

J-Lo is currently prepping for her upcoming movie Second Act. Bad Bunny's appearance on "MIA" helped Drake break The Beatles' record for most top ten hits in one year, and his "I Like It" collaboration with Cardi B recently went number one. 

At this month’s Latin Grammy Awards ceremony, Bad Bunny will join Will Smith and Marc Anthony for a show-opening performance of their "Está Rico" collab. The "Te Guste" video was directed by Mike Ho, the man behind videos for Cardi B, T.I. and Teyana Taylor. The single is a joint venture between Underdog Records and G2Productions.