Yesterday (Dec. 21), WNBA star Brittney Griner used Instagram to pen an open letter to fans thanking them for their continued support. As previously reported, the Phoenix Mercury athlete was released from a Russian jail after serving ten months for assault and battery charges.
“I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who sent me messages of support while I was detained in Russia,” Brittney Griner wrote. “It was great to know that so many people were thinking of me and cheering me on.” Griner went on to say that the letters she received “kept me going and gave me hope.”
“Brittney Griner added, “I’m extremely grateful to be home and can’t wait to get back on the court.” The 25-year-old also thanked the U.S. State Department, as well as the staff at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, for their help in getting her released from custody. This is not the first time Griner has faced legal trouble; in 2013, she was arrested on suspicion of assault after a domestic dispute with then-fiancée Glory Johnson. The charges were later dropped.
In the year of 2017, Diddy and Rick Ross teamed up with each other to release a joint single titled “Whatcha Gon’ Do?” the track, which was originally released across two different formats on OVO Sound Radio, also featured The Notorious B.I.G.’s verse from the LOX-assisted track “You’ll See.” As part of this release, a version was dedicated to Dr. Dre as well as Snoop Dogg “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang” by taking from Leon Haywood’s “I Want’a Do Something Freaky to You.”
In October of this year, Diddy released a revised version of the “Whatcha Gon’ Do?” video based on his verse from that very version, which was accompanied by an appearance by Yung Miami. In addition to the previous clip, the billionaire mogul did not stop partying yesterday, as he released another video featuring Rozay for a lyrical contribution:
The short film includes a short video where viewers are transported to South Florida in an old-school droptop and Diddy is seen riding around in it at two o’clock in the morning in a vehicle from the eighties, riding on the streets at two o’clock in the morning in an old-school droptop. The two of them will make their way to the liquor store to pick up some adult beverages before making their way down a flight of stairs where they will meet his Maybach Music counterpart.
Earlier this month, Diddy dropped his latest song, “Gotta Move On,” a playful collaboration with Bryson Tiller that quickly became a fan favorite. It was recorded by the Bad Boy icon and produced by producers such as Teddy Walton, Roark Bailey, J-Louis, RNSOM, and Slimwav, and turned into a chart-topping single which later on to become an EP of the same name which included remixes from Fabolous, Ashanti, Cool & Dre, and more.
Even though Morocco lost to France in the World Cup semifinals, French Montana remains very proud of the country he hails from. As a celebration of the Bronx-based emcee’s team’s successes yesterday (Dec. 14), the Bronx-based emcee released a song in honor of their achievements. As the track is entitled “Morocco,” it features production resembling Caribbean dance records with Arabic rapping verses accompanied by French production. In addition to the energetic song, a matching video has been released to go along with it. The video shows footage from France’s quarter-final win over Portugal. In addition, it shows a packed crowd of people showing support for the team on the streets of New York City in the aftermath of the game.
Further to the release mentioned above, French Montana also congratulated Morocco in a social media post. In the post, he said:
“After what we have done, my head is still gassed… no Moroccan in the world should feel sad today. We have shaken the world up and we have made history today. The first time this was done. There is no greater feeling of pride than that of the whole Moroccan team and the entire country as a whole. Dima Maghreb.”
As of this summer, French Montana has released his most recent collection of songs, Montega, which comes as a collaborative effort with producer Harry Fraud. Montega, including the deluxe edition, consists of 14 songs. The album featured the features of Jadakiss, Benny the Butcher, EST Gee, Babyface Ray, Rick Ross, Quavo, Fleurie, and the late rapper Chinx. “Unforgettable” was already extremely successful in 2021 when they released their excellent album Their Got Amnesia, which later on captured the attention of millions. According to news reports, he’s currently working on what will mark the sixth installment of his infamous Coke Boys series, an upcoming project that is expected to include drops like “I Got a Feeling” a collaboration between DThang and Tdot2Oppy, “Yes I Do,” “Fenty” featuring NAV, “Slidin” alongside Ayoub, and “Whipp’n It Slowly.” It has yet to be determined when that project will be released.
There has been no shortage of tracks released by Jay Critch in 2022, as the rapper has been consistently serving fans with a steady stream of loose favorites, including “Sade,” “Close To Me / Active,” “Anyday,” “Lefty,” “At My Worst” that features Rich The Kid, as well as the most recent, “Up All Night.” On the weekend, Jay Critch added to his growing list with the release of his latest drop, “Cheating (Freestyle).” Over a bass-driven instrumental, he raps about staying real, no matter what:
Last year, “Dreams In A Wraith” rapper Fivio Foreign released Critch Tape, a 23-track LP featuring Lil Tjay, Fivio Foreign, and Drakeo The Ruler. He has consistently maintained his fan base with a number of releases over the past few years, which include “Click It,” “Spin No Blocks,” “Stamped,” “Deadline” that features Prince Swanny, “Gifted,” as well as his collaborative effort with Harry Fraud, “Born With It.”
Jay Critch revealed in a recent interview that he is a man of many words. However, he is one of the most valuable and reliable people to get advice from, regardless of where they come from in their career. “When it comes to Fab, I consider him my big brother,” he explained. “I will follow Fab and French Montana’s example when I become an OG in the game. They both get along well with young artists. They show love to young artists and they’re always there to be a big brother in this. The moment I met Fab, he showed me love, and I always appreciated that. Basically, what I have learned from them has been how to move in and out of s**t.”
WNBA star Brittney Griner was released from Russian custody. The athlete spent nine months detained after airport authorities discovered a small amount of marijuana in her luggage as she attempted to leave the country following a professional basketball game.
In a statement released by the White House, President Barack Obama welcomed Griner’s release and praised her for her “strength and perseverance.” “Brittney’s long-overdue release is a testament to her strength and perseverance,” Obama said. “I commend her for standing up for herself and others who may have been unfairly detained in Russia.” The President also called on the Russian government to “reform its laws and practices” with regards to drug possession, which he said “unfairly target[s] individuals like Brittney.” “No one should be subjected to detention and mistreatment because of the actions of others,” Obama said.
We are pleased that she will finally be reunited with her family and friends, and we will continue to stand by her as she adjusts to being home. President Barack Obama celebrated Griner’s “long-overdue release”: “Brittney Griner is a talented athlete who has represented our country with distinction on the basketball court. We are pleased that she has been reunited with her family and friends, and we call on the Russian government to release all Americans who are unjustly detained so that they can return home to their loved ones.”
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