Music

Joe Budden Drops Bombshell, Tory Lanez Might Have Been Set Up in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Drama!

In a fresh twist on the Megan Thee Stallion shooting saga, Joe Budden has stirred up the conversation with a shocking theory. Following a recent statement from Tory Lanez’s former driver, Jauquan Smith, who claimed to have seen Kelsey Harris snatch a gun from Lanez on the night of the shooting, Budden is raising eyebrows with his own speculations.

On the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, Budden suggested that Tory Lanez could have been a pawn in a much larger scheme. “I think it’s above her,” Budden stated, referring to Megan Thee Stallion. “She didn’t make anything up. This play is greater than her.”

Budden further fueled the controversy by hinting that the gun used in the shooting might have been planted in Lanez’s car. While he stopped short of naming names, he implied that he knows exactly who orchestrated the setup. “I ain’t gon’ say who I think made it up but it wasn’t her,” Budden said cryptically. He also recounted a strange interaction with Kelsey Harris, who allegedly urged him not to discuss the case.

Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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