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Anderson .Paak and A$AP Rocky join Free Nationals for jazzy new single ‘Gangsta’

Free Nationals have returned with their first new music since 2020 in the form of the single ‘Gangsta’, featuring Anderson .Paak and A$AP Rocky – check out the video below.The free-flowing, jazz-flavoured track sees the Californian R&B and funk group reunite with .Paak, for whom they have often appeared live as the backing band. It is the first time that they have appeared on record together with Rocky.Check out the video for the single below, which sees the band, .Paak and Rocky portrayed by kids who are being forced to defend themselves in court.The band are expected to release more music in 2024, with the possibility of a second studio album, to follow up their self-titled debut in 2019.
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A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to claims he fired a gun at former friend
A$AP Rocky has appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to allegations that he fired a gun at his former friend and collaborator in 2021.The rapper, real name Rakim Mayers, is accused of pointing a handgun at Terell Ephron in November 2021 and firing the weapon in his direction in a subsequent confrontation.He pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm at a Los Angeles court yesterday (January 8).Superior Court Judge Karla Kerlin has set the next pre-trial date for March 6 and the court heard a trial must take place within 45 days after that date.Sitting in court wearing a grey suit with a white pin-striped shirt, the rapper wished the judge a Happy New Year and gave his lawyers authorisation to appear on his behalf without his attendance at future hearings.Outside court, defence lawyer Joe Tacopina said the rapper was confident he would be vindicated and was eager to get a trial “over with so he can start enjoying his family”, according to Rolling Stone.He could be handed a sentence of up to 24 years in prison if convicted on all charges, prosecutors claim.It comes after a Los Angeles judge had previously ruled there was enough evidence for the rapper to stand trial after hearing testimony at a previous preliminary hearing.In 2019, Rocky was detained in Stockholm on suspicion that he and his entourage had assaulted a man in a previous separate case.
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s son reportedly named after Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA
Rihanna‘s and A$AP Rocky‘s first-born child has reportedly finally been revealed.According to the Daily Mail – who claim to have obtained the child’s birth certificate – Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have reportedly named their year-old son RZA Athelston Mayers, seemingly after Wu-Tang Clan rapper RZA.Daily Mail have also shared an image of the birth certificate, seemingly confirming the child’s name, date of birth and parents’ names.Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their son in May last year and have kept his name under wraps ever since, though Rihanna has been seen donning Wu-Tang and RZA clothing multiple times in the past year.Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have yet to comment on the legitimacy of their son’s name.A$AP Rocky – real name Rakim Mayers – has been vocal in the past about Wu-Tang Clan’s influence on his music, and even released a song titled ‘Wu-Tang Forever’ in 2016 with Drake.Earlier this year, while performing for the Super Bowl halftime show, Rihanna revealed that she is currently pregnant with her second child. That show – Rihanna’s first performance in five years – has since become the most-watched Super Bowl halftime performance ever, overtaking previous title-holder Katy Perry’s 2015 showcase.Last month, it was announced that Rihanna will voice Smurfette in an upcoming Smurfs movie from Paramount, due for release in 2025.
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Pregnant Rihanna Attends Beyonce and JAY-Z's Oscars After-Party in Sequin Crop Top
Rihanna certainly shined bright like many, many diamonds when she attended Beyonce and JAY-Z's Oscars after-party.Following her show-stealing performance at the 95th Oscars — where she performed her song «Life Me Up» from — the pregnant songstress joined her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, for the star-studded post-show celebration at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood.The Oscar-nominated songstress sparkled in a sequined bralette and skirt, which showcased her burgeoning baby bump, and added to the gem-soaked vibe with a diamond-encrusted choker.The mom-to-be completed the look with a hot pink coat to stay warm.The after-party celebration comes after she and Rocky shared a sweet moment backstage at the Dolby Theater, where they posed for and adorable Oscars portrait.The pregnant performer showed off her growing baby bump in a green silk skirt and shawl with matching gloves, while her partner sported a white tuxedo jacket and contrasting black dress trousers. The 34-year-old rapper carefully caressed Rihanna’s stomach while the two smiled.Rocky was equally supportive during Rihanna's Oscar performance. At the end of her time on stage, the camera panned to Rocky, who appeared to be filled with pride as he cheered her on. Rocky also was celebrating Hollywood's biggest night with a glass of champagne in his hand. A source previously told ET that A$AP was in New York solo while Rihanna stayed in Los Angeles to do last-minute performance rehearsals.
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