What's hot in the world of hip-hop this week..

We’re well into February and so much has gone on around the world. Extreme weather, volcanoes erupting, earthquakes, the scary corona virus and a basketball legend’s death. Sad and scary times. But enough about that, let’s deep dive into the world of hip-hop for our weekly news fix:

Jewish Drake Adds an Iced Out Cross to his Hip-Hop Jewelry Collection

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In yet another milestone to his chain game, Canadian rapper Drake has added yet another flossin chain to his already bulging chain collection. A connoisseur of hip-hop jewelry, particularly chains, Drizzy shared an Instagram story showing off his newest baby, an iced out cross-chain designed by Jacob & Co. and thanking the jeweller for making his dreams come true. It seemed that Drake, who is Jewish, has always dreamed of owning an iced out cross-chain, despite it being a popular Christian symbolism.

Check out his iced out cross-chain taken from his IG story feed: 

Drake via his IG story. pic.twitter.com/01iWDH9C3e

— Word On Road (@WordOnRd) February 5, 2020

Chicago Rapper Young QC Sentenced to 99 Years in Prison For Killing Mother

In a shocking twist, aspiring Chicago rapper who calls himself Young QC, whose real name is Qaw-mane Wilson, was sentenced to spend 99 years in prison for having hired a hitman to kill his own mother, Yolanda Holmes, to get his hands on her life insurance policy. This when he was already spoiled and doted on by her. Crazy, huh?

Reportedly, QC hired Eugene Spencer, to kill his mother in 2013. Spencer went to Holme’s house and shot her while she slept. He then later returned to stab her as QC allegedly demanded to make sure that his mother was dead. After her death, QC reportedly drained his mother’s bank accounts dry and went on extravagant shopping sprees and tossing huge amounts of money into the air for his fans.

Cook County Judge Stanley Sacks sentenced QC to 99 years in prison for matricide, and Spencer (the shooter) with 100 years in prison.

JayDaYoungan Arrested For Domestic Abuse & Drug Charges

Photo by: Vivien Killilea / Publicist

Louisiana rapper, JayDaYoungan was busted in Texas last Thursday after assaulting a pregnant woman. The 22-year-old Javorius Scott was found hiding in an attic when police responded to the family domestic abuse warrant.

Adding to the gravity of the assault charge, the rapper was allegedly found in possession of illicit substances, including promethazine, oxycodone and marijuana. Several firearms as well as $24,000 in cash was found in the room with him.

JayDaYoungan is currently held in custody at the Harris County Jail, with bond set at $20,000. For more on this, read on here.