Atlanta was flooded with fans , as the city played host to Pap Chanel’s official listening party for her latest project, PAPtivites, featuring the single “Left, Right.” The party was held at the ultra-chic Kitt Labs and was presented by Def Jam & Route Runna Management in partnership with Media Girls Network.The energy in the room was lively, thanks to the sounds of DJ XO, who kept the vibes going all night. The event was hosted by the BK Duo Shenelle, Simone, and April B. of The Flew Here Grew Here Podcast, while plenty of fans, influencers and media took to the space.

The highlight of the night, of course, was Pap Chanel herself. The rapper was the star of the show, interacting with fans during several live Q&A sessions and red carpet photo ops. Fans were thrilled to be able to meet the “IT girl” rapper up close and personal, and Pap Chanel did not disappoint, bringing her signature style and unbridled energy to the event.During the Q&A, Pap Chanel spoke candidly about her small-town upbringing in Milledgeville and how it influenced her music. She shared personal stories about the challenges she faced as a female rapper and how she’s overcome them to become one of the most exciting and dynamic rappers on the scene today. She also spoke about her inspirations, citing the female artists who have inspired her along the way.VIPs at the event were treated to exquisite cocktails by Belaire and Bomade Vodka, paired with delicious light bites from the renowned Taranga City. The atmosphere was positive, and the energy in the room was palpable as guests eagerly anticipated the debut of PAPtivites.In conclusion, Pap Chanel’s listening party for PAPtivites was a night to remember. The party was the talk of the town, with guests leaving with a better sense of the artist and excitement that Pap Chanel brought to the event.

With her signature style, raw talent, and infectious energy, it’s no wonder that Pap Chanel is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after rappers in the game. We can’t wait to see what she has in store next!For information on upcoming events, follow the network on Instagram @papchanel @defjam @4thandbroadway @routerunna804 @mediagirlsnetwork

About Pap Chanel

Jaida Chanel Roby, known as Pap Chanel (the PAP stands for (P)retty (A)nd(P)aid) is one of Atlanta’s most celebrated female rappers. Growing up in a small town in Georgia, Pap proudly proclaims to be a country girl, who is working to pave the way for other creatives from small Southern towns. Pap wrote her first rhyme at the tender age 12-years old, citing Nicki Minaj and Foxy Brown as her greatest inspirations. Pap’s new project, Pretty and Paid, is an anthem for country girls – or any young woman who has a desire to succeed in a male dominated industry. Her next EP, PAPTIVITIES features 6 tracks with 2 features – the Queen of 305 – Trina and Fredo Bang, each track has its own vibe (an intentional element to showcase her diversity). From rapping, writing to singing, Pretty and Paid delivers serious bars and solidified Pap as a force to be reckoned with.

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According  to a report published in the Los Angeles Times, it was noted that around 7 of the sexual misconducts occurred within the vicinity of New York City. Thereafter, NYPD approached the women who have claimed to be a victim of Simmons’ misconduct.

The accusations date back to the 80’s when Drew Dixon, affiliated with Def Jam Recordings came forth with rape allegations to The New York Times. Following in the year 1995, Tine Baker and Toni Sallie opened up about their tragic experiences.

Sherri Hines, another woman, alleged Simmons raped her in his office back in the 80’s after which, four more women reported about having had suffered from the same experience.

These allegations led the mogul of hip-hop culture to step down from his various companies that were major contributors in the fashion and music industries.

In his defense, Simmons released a statement, saying, “These horrific accusations have shocked me to my core and all of my relations have been consensual.”

In addition, mentioning the allegations at hand, he said, “The presumption of innocent until proven guilty must not be replaced by ‘Guilty by Accusation.’”

Seeking refuge in the freedom for self-defense offered by social media, Simmons on Thursday took to Instagram, posting  a #NotMe caption against the #MeToo trend followed by numerous sexual abuse victims all around the world.

“Today, I begin to properly defend myself. My intention is not to diminish the #MeToo movement in anyway, but instead hold my accuser accountable. #NotMe,” said Russell Simmons in a caption below his Instagram post.

He mentioned having apologized for ‘instances of thoughtlessness’ in his relationships but he went on to add, “What I will not accept is responsibility for what I have not done. I will relentlessly fight against any untruthful character assassination that paints me as a man of violence.

In his recent statement, Russell Simmons projected humility by accepting and apologizing for his shortcomings saying, “For any women from my past who I may have offended, I sincerely apologize. I am still evolving.”

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Some are a part of the Black community and some not so much. With accusations against so many prominent people in the public eye, it’s almost like everyday there’s a new story.

Whilst in the middle of all of this controversy, it really has me thinking how much this has a direct impact on the Black community. More importantly, the type of impact it has. For one thing, these stories are being plastered all over the media for young Black girls and women to see alike.

I just imagine myself as a little girl waking up one morning reading about how men, specifically Black men, are raping our Black women. That could have a serious impact on how a young Black women growing up in today’s society views Black men. Social media definitely doesn’t help with it’s preconceived negative stereotypes of how Black men mistreat Black women, so when you add allegations such as these on top of that, it almost becomes too much to even fathom.

As a race, Black people need to be that much better than our white counterparts and that is just the honest truth. It’s not a secret that we still live in a very unequal social, economic, and political climate despite all these years after the Civil Rights Movement.

A Black man being accused of rape holds many more negative implications than a white man being accused. I mean, just take a look at Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein for example. I haven’t heard of anyone trying to convict Weinstein on any rape charges lately, yet people tune in whenever updates become available about Cosby’s freedom or possible lack there of.

To help combat some of this negative energy being directed towards the Black community, we need to really start holding ourselves and each other accountable. I know there is only so much we can do and it can’t happen with just one person, but even the little things add up and if we work at it hard enough it can begin to make a difference.

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HBO will be airing All Def Comedy as planned. However, Russell Simmons will not appear in the new series and we will be removing his name from the show moving forward. The series is a platform for promising and upcoming comedians and we do not want to deprive them of an opportunity to showcase their talents to a national audience. We have no other projects with Russell Simmons.”

The new episodes will air tonight, Friday, December 1.

Life comes at you fast…

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