In recent times, a disturbing phenomenon has been emerging, particularly within the world of celebrity fan bases. Individuals who dared to voice their criticisms against popular rapper Nicki Minaj found themselves victims of an alarming cybercrime trend known as doxxing. These individuals, are reportedly considering various legal options to protect themselves and seek justice.
A Closer Look at Doxxing
An article by Time Magazine shed light on this terrifying experience that has befallen several individuals who dared to criticize Minaj, particularly concerning her recent feud with fellow artist, Megan Thee Stallion. These individuals claim they were doxxed by Minaj’s ardent fan base, colloquially known as the Barbz.
The term “doxxing,” as explained by The Atlantic, refers to the act of revealing and maliciously using another’s private and personal information. This deliberate act of cybercrime has left the victims scrambling, looking for ways to legally shield themselves while attempting to gather as much information as they can about the perpetrators.
The Unfortunate Experience of Erick Louis
One such individual is Erick Louis. Louis, a content creator on the popular app TikTok, found himself in the crosshairs after he uploaded a video criticizing Minaj’s “Big Foot” track. The repercussions were swift and unexpected. He received a phone call from his brother, informing him that an unordered pizza had been delivered to his house. Soon, his phone was inundated with calls from unknown numbers, an experience he described to Time as nerve-wracking and unsettling.
The Painful Betrayal of Bela Delgado
Another victim of this malicious act is Bela Delgado, a former Nicki Minaj fan who once ran fan accounts for the rapper in 2017. Delgado’s disillusionment with Minaj began when the artist started associating with controversial figures like Tekashi 6ix9ine, who pled guilty to using a minor for a sexual performance.
The backlash from the Barbz was swift and brutal after Delgado uploaded (and later deleted) a video expressing their disappointment in Minaj following the release of “Big Foot.” The harassment was not only directed at Delgado but also their family members.
The Legal Maze: A Complex Path to Justice
According to entertainment attorney Lauren Kilgore, navigating the legal system to find justice for doxxing victims is a complex and uncertain path. The legal landscape is nuanced, and current discussions in Congress about crafting anti-doxxing legislation must carefully balance free speech rights against privacy protections.
Seeking Accountability: A Plea for Responsibility
While the victims grapple with the aftermath, there’s a call for the celebrities whose fan bases carry out these attacks to take responsibility. Ebony Jasmine Harris, another victim of the Barbz’s doxxing, believes that if Minaj chooses to use her power negatively and refuses to speak out against the doxxing, it speaks volumes about her as an individual.
Wrapping Up: An Ongoing Battle
As the people continue their battle against the violation of their privacy, a larger conversation about the power of celebrity fan bases and the potential for harm has been sparked. The victims are not just seeking justice for themselves but also hope to raise awareness about the dangers of doxxing and the need for stricter regulations and laws to combat it.
In the meantime, they continue to navigate their way through this horrifying experience, bearing a heavy burden and an even heavier responsibility to protect their privacy and ensure their safety in the face of relentless cyber harassment. They’re standing up against the violation, exploring legal options, and hoping for a safer, more respectful cyberspace where dissent doesn’t lead to dangerous retaliation.
A new collection of visuals by Juicy J is available, which are taken from his latest project, Mental Trillness. This past Friday (May 19), he released a clip for his song “Gettin‘.” The song was produced by Hitkidd and lets the hearer know what the Memphis musician has been up to.
This video was produced by Dang Films and Juicy J can be seen in a creepy looking mansion in the video. Throughout, he wears a mask, receives a drink from an attractive woman, and performs outside next to an old-fashioned convertible.
An 18-track album entitled Mental Trillness was released last March and features notable contributions from Aleza, K Carbon, La Chat, the late Gangsta Boo, Finesse2Tymes, and more. According to previous reports, Juicy J focused most of the album’s content on mental health, a cause he has acknowledged dealing with throughout his long and distinguished career.
This latest track from the Three 6 Mafia talent follows up a string of well-received 2022 projects, including Space Age Pimpin with Pi’erre Bourne, Crypto Business with Lex Luger & Trap-A-Holics, and Stoner Night with Wiz Khalifa. Among other things, he has also contributed to music such as Sauce Walka and Conway the Machine “Super Bowl,” Snoop Dogg and DJ Drama “Been Smokin,” and Megan Thee Stallion “Southside Royalty Freestyle.”
In anticipation of her Coachella debut next weekend, Shenseea teased fans today (April 6) with the “Locked Up (Freestyle)” single, a fiery demonstration of her skills on the mic. In addition to the song, We Good released a video to accompany the release. This was the company’s first project. Jamaican singer Shenseea shows off her fierce wordplay on the song:
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In addition to Shenseea own music, the “Can’t Anymore” artist has made appearances on a number of recent songs, including “Rolling” by Sean Paul, “Diana” by Fireboy DML, “Slip N Slide” by Wizkid, “Parking Spot” by Cadenza, “Loodi” by Vybz Kartel, and more. In addition to performing at Rolling Loud Los Angeles earlier this month, she also headlined a show in Brooklyn at the Kings Theatre earlier this month.
It has been announced today (March 31) that Marshmello has teamed up with Polo G and Southside to bring you “Grown Man,” a genre-bending banger produced in addition by Luca Presti. With this track, Polo G sets the stage for his lyrics which discuss financial success, the street life, and more.
In the past two years, Marshmello has released his fourth studio album, Shockwave, a 12-track offering featuring DJ Sliink, TroyBoi, NITTI, Megan Thee Stallion, Carnage (now known as Gordo), Juicy J, and more. After that, he maintained his momentum through a series of loose drops, including: “ESTILAZO” “Before U,” featuring Tokischa, “Party Jumpin’” featuring Jamie Brown, “Numb” featuring Khalid, “American Psycho” featuring Trippie Redd and Mae Muller, and “El Merengue” featuring Manuel Turizo. In addition, he has handled boards for artists such as Rico Nasty, 24kGoldn, ShaunTheKiddd, Young K.I., LIL DUSTY G, Oliver Tree, Alesso, and Juice WRLD.
The music of Marshmello was provided by ESPN during September of 2022 for the “Monday Night Football” episode during the current season of the National Football League (NFL). The result of this partnership of Polo G & Marshmello was the creation of a dance floor-friendly remix of “Heavy Action”, which has served as the theme song for “Monday Night Football” since the 1970s. Marshmello provided an overview of his experience working with the network in a press release. “To work with ESPN is a dream come true for me I have been a Monday Night Football and NFL fan since I was a young boy,” he continued.
According to news reports, Marshmello is currently working on his fourth installment of the Joytime series. In response to the March release of “Before U,” the masked actor releases “American Psycho,” which he collaborated with Trippie Redd and Mae Muller. Additional production has been provided by Jeppe London, Samuel Ledet, and Cutfather, “Before U” examines the dynamics of a less than ideal relationship:
An accompanying video for “American Psycho” that was directed by Raja Virdi starts with images of Muller in different rooms performing her part. The stage is then set for Trippie Redd’s verse to be delivered under dark red lighting. There are no appearances by Marshmello in the video, with the exception of some CGI effects.
The first version of Joytime was released in 2016, and the second and third versions of released in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Recent releases include Marshmello’s fourth studio album, Shockwave, which included 12 songs plus additional collaborations with Megan Thee Stallion, Sippy, Carnage, Juicy J, DJ Sliink, TroyBoi, Eptic, and more.
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