This week featured some celebrities making moves and celebrating big wins. One of those celebrities making strides in his career is rapper Travis Scott who teamed up with Connected Cannabis, a California-based company, to launch his own weed business known as Cactus Farms, XXL Mag reported.
A look at Travis Scott’s weed brand Cactus Farms ???????? pic.twitter.com/tcyOvbelQi
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) July 14, 2021
Wiz Khalifa shared unfortunate news on Wednesday when he announced that he tested positive for COVID-19.
"Okay loved ones….sooo…..Ya boy got covid. No symptoms. Just stay away from me for a lil while," he wrote on Twitter.
Okay loved ones….sooo…..Ya boy got covid. No symptoms. Just stay away from me for a lil while
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) July 15, 2021
But the rapper said he still plans to work hard from home.
While im in the house I’ll be givin y’all new content, planning raves, and readying this new project
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) July 15, 2021
T-Pain is apparently tired of the lack of variety in today's music. The 36-year-old expressed his outrage in an epic rant on Twitter on Tuesday.
"Just do something else. Do some different music. We have all the s**t that you're doing. We already have it," the rapper said. "Lil Uzi Vert is already doing it, Lil Baby is already doing it, DaBaby is already doing it. It's literally two n***as with Baby in their names that's already doing the music that you want. Do something else! Do something else! That's it! That's all we want! Do something else!"
Y’all agree with #Tpain? pic.twitter.com/BRXIuNWXPv
— REVOLT (@revolttv) July 13, 2021
After some fans hit back at the rapper, saying he's only envious of today's musicians, T-Pain responded with another tweet.
I undrstnd not every1 likes me and may not agree with my opinions but by all means don’t make up dumb shit like “he just mad because he ain’t got no hits” I’m in all different genres. Got 2 legit Grammies in the last 3 years and got a song out rn that’s top 15 on radio in the US
— T-Pain (@TPAIN) July 14, 2021
Verzuz provided some more celebratory news for fans when it announced the date of the live battle between Lox and Dipset, which will take place on Aug. 3 at Hulu Theater at MSG.
NYC stand up this one is for the history books!! THE LOX VS DIPSET ???? TUESDAY, AUGUST 3RD LIVE from @HuluTheaterMSG
See it live ???? Purchase tickets at https://t.co/17Z8GhLkfo
6PM PT / 9PM ET
Watch in the @triller app, on the @fitetv app, or on our IG.Drinks by @Ciroc#VERZUZ
pic.twitter.com/oKaGAYjxjZ— VERZUZ (@verzuzonline) July 14, 2021
Disturbing news came out of the NFL this week when ESPN's Adam Schefter broke news on cornerback Richard Sherman, who was booked at the Seattle Correctional Facility for burglary domestic violence.
Free-agent CB Richard Sherman was booked at 6:08 this am at the Seattle Correctional Facility for “Burglary Domestic Violence”, per King County public records. Sherman also was denied bail.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 14, 2021
According to a 911 caller, the NFL veteran was "drunk" and threatening to kill himself before being arrested.
Free-agent CB Richard Sherman was booked at 6:08 this am at the Seattle Correctional Facility for “Burglary Domestic Violence”, per King County public records. Sherman also was denied bail.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 14, 2021
Sherman posted a statement on Instagram Friday, saying he’s “deeply remorseful” for his actions and he's seeking to get help for his mental health.
Richard Sherman posts on Instagram that he’s “deeply remorseful” for his actions, while acknowledging the importance of mental and emotional health. pic.twitter.com/BkhqcSlA2H
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 16, 2021
DaBaby decided to teach a lesson to two kids who tried to sell him candy at an unreasonable price in New York City. The two boys were hoping to sell a box of Skittles and Gushers at $2 apiece. The rapper, however, asked the kids how much they want for the whole box.
That's when the two boys asked for $200 and made the artist laugh. After a quick math lesson, DaBaby tried to help the boys realize that they almost lost money due to greed.
Shorties missed out on their blessing after tryna finesse DaBaby ????????♂️ pic.twitter.com/CZIWVaYsol
— Kollege Kidd (@KollegeKidd) July 11, 2021
DaBaby tells us why he turned down two teens who tried to sell him a box of candy for $200. ????#ComplexNews
pic.twitter.com/toBRIm0eov— Complex (@Complex) July 13, 2021
Other celebrities are celebrating making history. Thirty-seven Black actors were nominated for the 2021 Emmys. According to Yahoo, Sterling K. Brown, Tracee Ellis Ross and Kenan Thompson are among those who have joined the star-studded list.
According to @DiversityInc This Year's #Emmy 2021 nominees, set a record for diversity and representation for people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.
In total, 37 different Black actors were nominated for their roles across a wide range of categories. pic.twitter.com/dqrV9qoyiJ
— Washington Informer (@WashInformer) July 15, 2021
The much-anticipated arrival of Space Jam finally happened on Friday. The film, featuring NBA Superstar LeBron James, has already sparked plenty of reactions on social media.
24 years later, #SpaceJam is back in theaters with ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy.’ ???????? pic.twitter.com/9G2puORd4t
— Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) July 16, 2021
XXL Magazine featured a roundtable of sizzling cypher verses from artists Coi Leray, Morray and Blxst.
Y’all better not sleep on Blxst, he ATE his cypher verse ???????? pic.twitter.com/dSs9V6e4b7
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) July 14, 2021
MORRAY IS A BEAST ???????????? pic.twitter.com/zFT47DkCeT
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) July 13, 2021
Coi Leray don’t care ‘bout the hate ???????????? pic.twitter.com/3bf90kDZgJ
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) July 13, 2021
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka glowed as usual when she was featured as a doll this week. Fans apparently loved the doll, which sold out within a few hours.
Tennis Champion Naomi Osaka’s New Barbie Doll Sells Out in Minutes https://t.co/QOyGVzQgTM
pic.twitter.com/FxUW2StHyl— BallerAlert (@balleralert) July 12, 2021
“I first teamed up with Barbie in 2019 and today we’re introducing the Barbie Role Model Naomi Osaka doll. I hope every child is reminded that they can be and do anything,” the star athlete tweeted on Monday after announcing the release of the toy.
I first teamed up with @Barbie in 2019 and today we’re introducing the Barbie Role Model Naomi Osaka doll. I hope every child is reminded that they can be and do anything: https://t.co/GrPuW1WkMn
Fun fact : (the doll is wearing my outfit from the 2020 Australian Open lol) pic.twitter.com/DlL98lNfQj
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) July 12, 2021
Carlyle Nuera, who helped design the doll, has also designed Barbies for Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, and tennis legend Billie Jean King, The New York Post reported.