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Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to become a famous rapper in BitLife fast and easy?
Image via Candywriter LLC Want to go from zero to rap god in BitLife? Becoming a famous rapper in the game is possible. But it's not just about tapping 'rap' and hitting stardom overnight. There's a formula. A rhythm. A grind. It takes hustle, talent, and a bit of in-game luck. And we've broken it down step by step to help you go from nobody to rap royalty fast. Step 1: Get the Musician Special Career Pack You can't become a rapper in BitLife without the Musician Special Career Pack. It's a paid add-on, either purchased separately or unlocked via Boss Mode. Without it, the 'Musician' career path won't show up. How to Complete Bitlifes Unlike Us Challenge Step 2: Pick the Right Talent When starting a new life, re-roll your character until they have the Music special talent. This isn't a must, but it makes your climb way smoother. You'll improve skills faster and have a better shot at early success. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo Step 3: Start Voice Lessons Young Hit up Activities > Mind & Body > Voice Lessons as soon as your character turns 8. If your parents approve, they'll be free. Keep taking lessons every year until your Voice skill hits 90–100%. This is crucial—you won't even get an audition without this. Step 4: Go Solo and Audition as a Singer Once you hit 18, go to Occupation > Special Careers > Musician > Solo Artist. Choose 'Singer' as your instrument. Now comes the tricky part: the genre you're offered is random. If it's not Rap, reject the contract and try again next year. Keep aging up and re-auditioning until Rap appears. You might get Pop, Country, or even Jazz before that—don't settle. I BECAME A RAPPER IN BITLIFE... Step 5: Sign the Rap Contract The moment you see Rap as the genre, lock it in. Congrats! You're officially a rapper in BitLife. But fame doesn't come overnight. Now the grind begins. Step 6: Drop Albums & Perform Nonstop Start creating albums and going on tours under the Occupation tab. Stick with it every year. Quality albums + consistent performances = rising popularity. Avoid scandals, don't skip releases, and keep that public interest alive. After a few albums, you'll get the golden message: 'You are now a famous rapper.' Optional Shortcut: Use the Hollywood Star If you're impatient and don't mind spending real money, the Hollywood Star item from BitLife's marketplace can instantly give you fame. Drop an album, age up once, and boom—you're famous. But if you're all about the grind? Earn it the hard way and flex that fame. Becoming a famous rapper in BitLife is half strategy, half persistence. Keep your voice sharp, chase that Rap contract, and never stop dropping heat. Whether you buy your fame or build it brick-by-brick, your virtual rap legacy awaits.
Kuwait Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' former girlfriend said fighting back made
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former girlfriend Casandra Ventura testified on Wednesday that early in their relationship, she physically fought back when the hip-hop mogul abused her but stopped because doing so made him more violent. Ventura, a rhythm and blues singer known as 'Cassie' who took the stand wearing a turtleneck dress and a dark jacket, is the prosecution's star witness in the high-profile sex-trafficking case against Combs. She told the jury on Tuesday that she took part for a decade in Combs' drug-fueled parties known as 'Freak Offs,' often fearful he could become violent if she didn't, leaving her with black eyes and bruises all over her body. On Wednesday, the third day of testimony in Manhattan federal court, Ventura, 38, told jurors that while fighting back sometimes slowed Combs down, it usually just made the abuse worse. 'It would just make him more violent, make him stronger, make him want to push me harder,' she told jurors. Combs, 55, is being jailed in Brooklyn when not in court. He wore a light sweater over a white collared shirt to court on Wednesday. Singer and model Cassie Ventura (left) and Rap mogul P Diddy (aka Sean Combs) arrive for the traditionnal Clive Davis party on the eve of the 60th Annual Grammy Awards on January 28, 2018, in New York. Combs has pleaded not guilty to five felony counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted on all counts, he would face a minimum 15 years in prison and could face life behind bars. Earlier this week jurors saw a 2016 surveillance video from the hallway of a Los Angeles hotel where a towel-clad Combs threw Ventura to the ground and began to kick her. She said the video was taken after a 'Freak Off' where Combs gave her a black eye. 'I made it to the elevators, I got my sneakers on, and the next thing I knew, I was thrown to the ground,' Ventura said. Asked by a prosecutor why she stayed on the ground, Ventura said: 'I felt like it was the safest place to be.' The criminal trial could take up to two months. Combs also faces dozens of civil lawsuits by women and men who accuse him of sexual abuse. He has denied wrongdoing, and said his relationships were consensual. Ventura, 38, testified earlier that she once viewed her relationship with Combs, which began in her early 20s, as her first real adult relationship. But she said Combs became more controlling as the 'Freak Offs,' which she said lasted as long as four days, took over their relationship and derailed her music career. Combs has apologized for the video, and his lawyers have said prosecutors have tried to improperly punish him for his 'swingers' lifestyle. They are expected to cross-examine Ventura after she finishes her direct testimony. Also known during his career as Puff Daddy and P. Diddy, Combs founded Bad Boy Records and is credited with helping turn artists like Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, Notorious B.I.G. and Usher into stars in the 1990s and 2000s. — AFP
Toronto Star
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Classified, Kellie Loder, Maggie Andrew big winners out of East Coast Music Awards
ST. JOHN'S - Atlantic music stars Classified, Kellie Loder and Maggie Andrew have emerged as the top winners at the East Coast Music Awards, which wrapped up in St. John's, N.L. today after days of festivities. Classified took home Solo Artist of the Year, Producer of the Year, Rap/Hip-Hop Release of the Year for his song Sure Enough, and clinching Release of the Year for his song Amnesia.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Straight Outta L.A.: Ice Cube's new BIG3 team is the Riot and 'here to shake things up'
A tectonic shift in the format of the BIG3 will bring the three-on-three basketball circuit founded by Ice Cube to Los Angeles this summer. For the first time, the teams will each represent a city as the league transitions in its eighth season to a location-based model. Teams will represent Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Washington, D.C. and — yep! — L.A. Los Angeles' team will be called the LA Riot. The coach will be loquacious former Lakers and Clippers guard Nick Young — a.k.a. Swaggy P — whose Southland roots run as deep as those of Ice Cube. Young starred at USC and Reseda Cleveland High before embarking on a 12-year NBA career that involved a whole lot of shooting, a handful of assists and a constant trail of lively quotes and hearty laughs. Young often is a riot. 'I'm super excited," Young told The Times. "Right now, we are the third-best team in L.A., soon to be second hopefully. We gotta win some championships. It's gonna be fun. Come out and support us this summer. LA Riot — great name. BIG3 is on the rise.' Read more: POP MUSIC : The Rap Is: Justice : Ice Cube finally talks about the uprising that he says had to happen; he intends to keep focusing on the injustices that fuel the rage Ice Cube recognizes, however, that not everyone will consider the team name a laughing matter. His album "The Predator," released in November 1992, was a pointed hip-hop response to the L.A. riots after four police officers were acquitted by a Simi Valley jury six months earlier despite being caught on video beating Rodney King. In an email to The Times, Ice Cube said he supports the team name the new owners came up with. "They chose the name LA Riot because it represents the resilience, passion, and unbreakable spirit of Los Angeles," Ice Cube said. "This city is built on energy, culture, and a drive to challenge the status quo — just like the BIG3. "The name embodies the disruptive nature of the league, the competitive grit of their team, and the deep connection they have with the people that make up the rich, eclectic and passionate communities of L.A. They'll say it themselves; the Riot are here to shake things up, bring a new level of excitement to the game, and give this city a team that reflects its bold identity." Read more: Full coverage: 30 years since the 1992 L.A. riots Ice Cube was a member of the groundbreaking Compton-based rap group N.W.A. along with Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, MC Ren and and founder Eazy-E. He morphed from hip-hop musician into a mainstream movie and television actor, director and producer, and lives in L.A. with his wife of 33 years, Kimberly Woodruff. And since 2017 he's been a league executive after creating BIG3, which plays a short season of weekly games involving every team at a given location. The Riot, for example, will host one day of three or four games and play the rest of the two-month season on the road. Coaches are the biggest names in the league, and Young joins a fraternity that includes Naismith Hall of Famers Gary Payton (Boston Ball Hogs), Michael Cooper (Miami 305), George Gervin (Detroit Amplifiers), Calvin Murphy (Houston Rig Hands) and Nancy Lieberman (Dallas Power) — the only female head coach of a men's pro basketball team. Stephen Jackson coaches the DMV Trilogy and the Chicago Triplets have yet to hire a coach. The BIG3 commissioner is Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler. Rosters will be filled during a BIG3 draft in May. Many BIG3 veterans played 10 or more years in the NBA, making it a bit younger than, say, the 50-and-over PGA Tour Champions. Rosters are full of ballers whose best days are behind them but who can shine in the half-court format. That's what Ice Cube, 55, envisioned from day one, but he's not above employing marketing savvy to raise awareness. Ahead of last year's WNBA draft, he offered Caitlin Clark $10 million to play in the BIG3 for two seasons — this in a salary structure that pays most players $10,000 per game over a seven-game season. Read more: Will Caitlin Clark accept Ice Cube's $5-million offer to become BIG3's first woman player? The BIG3 has introduced rules and concepts to make the game fan-friendly. Winners are the first team to 50 points. The three-point line is the same distance as in the NBA, but a longer shot counts as four points. A foul can be challenged by the "Bring the Fire" rule once per half, with the two players going one one one to determine its validity. Ice Cube expects the L.A. fan base to thoroughly enjoy the basketball, and the spectacle. "L.A. has one of the richest grassroots basketball histories in the world, from legendary leagues like the Drew to the city's pro dynasties," he said. "The L.A. team plans to tap into that legacy and create a full-day celebration that feels like a true neighborhood block party. Whether it's partnering with local nonprofits, spotlighting community vendors, artists, and performers, or building programming that reflects the real Los Angeles, from the court to the concourse, they intend to make LA Riot the people's team — authentic, inclusive and built for the city." Ice Cube founded the BIG3 with his longtime collaborator, media and talent manager Jeff Kwatinetz. After seven years of teams being unaffiliated with cities, the BIG3 moved to the location-based model to build fan loyalty and is selling the franchises to local owners. Read more: Ice Cube reflects on the 25 years since the release of 'Death Certificate' The price tag is $10 million, and four franchises have been purchased so far, including the LA Riot by Shawn Horwitz, co-founder and chairman of Alliant Communities, which its website says focuses on building affordable and workforce housing. He also has experience in sports ownership in English soccer. "As a lifelong basketball fan and entrepreneur, I saw an incredible opportunity to bring the excitement of the BIG3 to Los Angeles — one of the greatest basketball cities in the world," Horwitz said in a statement. "This franchise isn't just about the game; it's about community, culture, and giving fans a new way to experience the sport they love." The season is set to begin June 14 and will last two months, followed by two weeks of playoffs. Ice Cube is already looking ahead. "The basketball energy in these cities is unmatched, and we've seen first-hand the power of their fan bases," Ice Cube said. "Transitioning to a full city-based model for this season is another marker of the league's continued exponential growth, and fans can expect an increased talent pool and a more competitive style of game than ever before." Read more: The moment N.W.A changed the music world The next step is to go international. "We've played in London, Toronto, and the Bahamas in previous seasons, and are still eyeing cities like London and Toronto for additional franchises," Ice Cube said. "We have also entered into a partnership with the NBL in Australia and will be bringing our game over there in November. "Best-case scenario for us is to continue to grow our style of game and have a number of BIG3 leagues running year-round in different countries around the world." Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
