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Playboi Carti Accused Of Stealing “WLR” Merch Design From Rock Band Falling In Reverse

After months of playing games, Playboi Carti finally announced the release date for Whole Lotta Red, boasting an exciting new feature from Kid Cudi. Arriving Christmas Day, Carti took to social media to enthusiastically announce its release date on Tuesday. “AHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I t0LD U ! I L0v3 u PRE 0RDeR NOW,” he wrote on his socials. Along with announcing the release date and pre-order, Carti also unveiled an accompanying merch line for the project. While many fans were enthused, the line has landed the rapper in hot water with rock band Falling in Reverse who accused Carti of stealing an idea used for the band’s own merch.  

Ronnie Radke, the frontman of the alternative band, addressed the rapper in his Instagram stories, posting a screenshot of the garment in question, a black shirt with an inverted cross intended to look like Jesus’ body. Written upside down on the shirt is “Falling in Reverse.” “@playboicarti cease and desist mr rapper boi stop stealing,” wrote the band’s frontman. 

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Radke continued coming for the Atlanta rapper, adding underneath . on his Instagram page, “Take my band name off your merch on your store.. Or I’ll just take all the money you late from it. Either way,” Radke wrote. Fans of the rapper took no time to come to Carti’s defense, calling his band “irrelevant” among other things. Radke fired back at his fans, adding, “my band is huge, had the number rock song for over a year. The F*ck you mean ?”

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Carti has yet to respond to Radke. The Whole Lotta Red merch has certainly been controversial, with many fans confused about the artist’s vision. Despite all this, it seems the rapper is excited for the new era. 

Do you guys think Carti plagiarized his merch? Let us know in the comments!

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi |

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The President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024.

It is in continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries,

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong.

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With the theme; importance of fostering collaboration within the African music community, Dada would be speaking on the significance of working together in promoting African music on a global scale.

In his statement, the AFRIMA President noted that there are potential for growth and success that come from uniting artistes, producers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Dada, who lauded BridgAfric for its efforts in connecting Malawians artistes with industry professionals, helping them to build their careers and reach a wider audience, said he is committed to supporting initiatives like BridgAfric that empower African artists and promote the rich diversity of African music. He believes that by working together, they can create a more vibrant and inclusive music industry that celebrates the talent and creativity of artists from across the continent.

“This is very significant for the growth, development and promotion of the arts and music industry in Africa, especially when you look at it from the point of view of collaborations, the Malawi music industry and connecting to the center of the journey of the ongoing movements and the development of the African industry to the global audience,” Dada submitted.

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South African billionaire commits suicide

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A South African billionaire, Markus Jooste has committed suicide as he was found dead with a gunshot wound near Cape Town.

It was reported that the billionaire shot himself in the head while taking a walk just few minutes from his Stellenbosch home.

The former Steinhoff CEO had been involved in an accounting fraud scandal as he got a hefty fine on Wednesday.

Police are investigating, stating that no foul play is suspected.

“It is alleged that the victim sustained a gunshot wound at around 1520 (local time) at Kwaaiwater and succumbed to death on his way to hospital,” Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said in a statement.

Jooste’s death comes after a fine from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for false financial statements linked to Steinhoff’s near-collapse in 2017 due to accounting irregularities. 

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El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP

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A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied rumours of his planned defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

El-Rufai made an unexpected appearance at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday.

The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, and other chieftains of the party received the former Kaduna governor.

Reacting in a statement on Thursday issued by his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai said he only visited the SDP headquarters to return a visit to the party’s chairman.

The former Minister said Gabam was among his friends who took part in the break of the Ramadan fast (Iftar) at his house in Abuja on Tuesday.

El-Rufai said he is known for being open and forthright, adding that his political decisions would not be subjected to speculation.

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