Hip-Hop Lives Here
Hip-Hop Lives Here
Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, was born in Lagos, Nigeria—a city brimming with uncontainable energy much like the artist herself. Rooted in Afrobeat and influenced by an array of genres, Tems' musical skill can only be likened to a master chef who knows just the right ingredients to create a culinary marvel. The eloquence of her voice pairs beautifully with her narrative lyricism, providing the world with songs that are felt as deeply as they are heard. A talent incubated in the Nigerian music scene, her resonance has now enveloped the globe. As of 2023, the artist's resonance has certainly paid off, with a net worth estimated at $2 million, according to CAknowledge.
While Tems gained the international spotlight for her feature on WizKid's "Essence," this was not a coattail ride but a harmonious alignment of stars. Her solo projects like For Broken Ears and the critically acclaimed If Orange Was a Place substantiate her independent artistry. "Essence" may have been the match, but her body of work is the slow-burning, enduring flame. Not just the sheer numbers—millions of streams and counting—but the valuable impact on her listeners that measures her real success.
Tems is a study in contrasts: a public figure with a well-curated private life. In interviews, she's been less keen to speak about personal relationships, emphasizing her love for her craft and her responsibility toward her community. She embodies the 21st-century woman—empowered, focused, and driven by ambition and desire to elevate her milieu. Further, Tems isn't just a crooner; she's a savvy business entity. Merchandising, endorsements, and strategic partnerships demonstrate that her insight extends far beyond the recording studio. Her brand collaborations echo her artistic ethos: authentic, diverse, and deeply connected to her roots.
What stands out about Tems is her refusal to plateau. Each song, each collaboration, and each business venture is a stepping stone to a higher vantage point, not a final destination. To snapshot her in the year 2023 would be like capturing a photograph of a comet; spectacular, but still in motion, promising to light up skies not yet seen.
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Meek Mill is speaking out after newly-surfaced footage from his 2014 birthday reportedly thrown by Diddy has made headlines for what appears to be extreme debauchery.
Daily Mail released video of the private party earlier this week, while also speaking to the property manager of the home they rented for the bash.
According to Jason Haight, “cocaine, half-empty bottles of liquor, used condoms, lubricant, razor blades by the hundreds and bloodstained bedding” were among the items left behind, and “the bedrooms the following day were disgusting.”
“I found panties, bras, and even two iPhones in the bushes behind the bowling alley,” he added.
After Meek recently denounced his association with Diddy – who he has been accused of having a sexual relationship with – he’s now claiming there is a “war on Black men” in response to the new footage.
“None of these publications are owned by black men posting things to destroy the names and brands of the culture!” he wrote on X. “Ima stand on this I know it’s somebody behind this! Ima start a war behind it too when I find out!!!!”
He continued: “Just think about it you are waking up to a bunch of non black owned publication posting major lies about me! Where all the pr people go that was around me! Everybody see what’s going on I’m not gonna be quiet it’s was war on black men!
“When I see page six post something it gives me a bad vibe…. go back 2 years ago they posted only good meek mill news! I know how these things work! Like what just happened with Mike Tyson show his ass out get him beat by young white kid cmon it’s a mockery!
“why nobody looking at the fact of who we consuming this news from …. I went to chat gpt none of these people are even Americans and not close to the black party These weak ass stories this wasn’t even puff party . It’s not nothing to be quiet about if you’re smart!”
He concluded: They putting black men in jail off stories … I wish puff well he’s a black man I hope he didn’t do most of that shit they saying he did …. Why yall so scared to talk yall must got shit In closet! My past the streets it’s nothing to hide! I see how pac got like that!”
When I see page six post something it gives me a bad vibe…. go back 2 years ago they posted only good meek mill news! I know how these things work! Like what just happened with Mike Tyson show his ass out get him beat by young white kid cmon it’s a mockery! pic.twitter.com/jZf4rqxlRw
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) November 20, 2024
why nobody looking at the fact of who we consuming this news from …. I went to chat gpt none of these people are even Americans and not close to the black party These weak ass stories this wasn’t even puff party . It’s not nothing to be quiet about if you’re smart! pic.twitter.com/GOXKZDRe7g
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) November 20, 2024
They putting black men in jail off stories … I wish puff well he’s a black man I hope he didn’t do most of that shit they saying he did …. Why yall so scared to talk yall must got shit In closet! My past the streets it’s nothing to hide!
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) November 20, 2024
According to the report, the 2014 bash – which was in celebration of Meek Mill’s 27th birthday – went on for an entire day and cost Diddy quite a pretty penny, including $25k for the home rental.
“They requested that all interior bedroom door locks were to be ordered new and left unopened for their arrival for security purposes as they would need to supervise the installation,” Haight added. “And both keys were to be given to Mr. Combs directly and nobody else.”
Attendees included French Montana, Lil Durk and King Bach, among others.
As previously reported, producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones claimed in a February lawsuit against Diddy that “Mr. Combs informed [him] that he had engaged in sexual intercourse” with an unnamed rapper, as well as an unnamed R&B singer and Bad Boy producer Stevie J.
A footnote described the former as “a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj,” which fans immediately identified as Meek Mill.
Many believe that the R&B singer, who the lawsuit points out “performed at the Super Bowl and had a successful Vegas residency,” is Usher.
Meek was quick to shut down the claim, calling it “sick” and a ploy to tarnish his reputation.
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