DaBaby Responds to Ludacris Comparisons
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DaBaby Responds to Ludacris Comparisons

Chad Mauli

DaBaby is taking inspiration from those that came before him. The rapper’s animated style and cinematic music videos have drawn comparisons to other MCs including Ludacris. Lil Duval recently compared the “Ball If I Want To” rapper to the Atlanta veteran. “Da baby is this generation Ludacris,” tweeted the comedian. https://twitter.com/lilduval/status/1408026945292484609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1408026945292484609%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F06%2F28%2Fdababy-responds-to-ludacris-comparisons%2F The topic stirred a debate on social media and now DaBaby himself is addressing the comparisons. “I wouldn’t even say we’re one of the same,” he told Billboard at the 2021 BET Awards. “I feel like that’s too commonly…

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Andra Day Reacts to Brad Pitt Dating Rumors
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Andra Day Reacts to Brad Pitt Dating Rumors

Chad Mauli

Love life of Andra Day is making headlines. The Oscar-nominated actress recently found herself linked to Brad Pitt. According to The Mirror, the two were “flirting backstage” and exchanged numbers at the Academy Awards in April. But there’s no truth to the romance rumors. In fact, the 36-year-old singer and 57-year-old actor have never even crossed paths. “We’ve never met,” Andra told “Entertainment Tonight” at the 2021 BET Awards. “So I was like, ‘Oh, alright.’ My sister actually hit me up after, she was like, ‘You met Brad Pitt?’ I…

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Tyler, The Creator Apologizes to Selena Gomez For Past Tweets
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Tyler, The Creator Apologizes to Selena Gomez For Past Tweets

Chad Mauli

Tyler, the Creator’s new album Call Me If You Get Lost arrived Friday along with an apology to Selena Gomez. On track No. 9, “Manifesto” featuring Domo Genesis, Tyler reveals that he apologized to the pop star following a series of inappropriate tweets about her in 2010 and 2011. At the time, an 18-year-old Gomez was dating Justin Bieber, who was good friends with Tyler. “I was a teener, tweetin’ Selena crazy shit / Didn’t wanna offend her, apologize when I seen her / Back when I was tryna f**k…

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Young M.A Reportedly Checks into Rehab
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Young M.A Reportedly Checks into Rehab

Chad Mauli

Young M.A has reportedly checked herself into rehab. The 29-year-old Brooklyn rapper is said to have entered a treatment facility for an unspecified addiction. According to various reports, she shared the news in a since-deleted Instagram post. “MAB I’ll be back…boutta lose this addiction…omw to rehab,” she reportedly wrote in her caption. She also shared a message on Twitter asking God to help her in her recovery. “Loving God, I pray that you will comfort me in my suffering, lend skill to the hands of my healers, and bless the…

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Travis Scott Pays Tribute to Pop Smoke With Cactus Jack Dior Shirt
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Travis Scott Pays Tribute to Pop Smoke With Cactus Jack Dior Shirt

Chad Mauli

Travis Scott is keeping Pop Smoke’s memory alive. On Friday, the Houston rapper debuted his Cactus Jack x Dior Men’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection during Paris Fashion Week. The collection, which Scott co-designed with Dior artistic director Kim Jones, includes a special tribute tee in honor of the late Brooklyn rapper. The white short-sleeve shirt features Pop Smoke’s face in black and white with lyrics from his 2020 song “Dior” on the back: “Christian Dior, Dior / When it rains, it pours.” Travis shared photos of the tee, complete with a…

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Stream Doja Cat's New Album 'Planet Her'
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Stream Doja Cat’s New Album ‘Planet Her’

Chad Mauli

Planet Her is here. Nearly two years after exploding onto the scene with Hot Pink, Doja Cat is back with the follow-up. In addition to the top 5 hit “Kiss Me More” with SZA and the steamy “Need to Know,” the star-studded set includes appearances from Young Thug, JID, and Ariana Grande, who guests on the euphoric “I Don’t Do Drugs.” The Weeknd duets with Doja on the slow-burning second single “You Right,” for which she has also released an epic video. “It’s people that I respect and I’m extremely…

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Nicki Minaj Responds to Michel B. Jordan 'J'Ouvert' Rum Line Controversy
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Nicki Minaj Responds to Michel B. Jordan ‘J’Ouvert’ Rum Line Controversy

Chad Mauli

Michael B. Jordan is facing accusations of cultural appropriation over his new rum line, J’Ouvert. The Creole French word refers to the annual indigenous festivities held since the 1800s in Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada during Carnival. The packaging for J’Ouvert reads, “Derived from the Antellian Creole French term meaning ‘daybreak,’ J’OUVERT originated in the pre-dawn streets of Trinidad, as celebration of emancipation combined with Carnival season to serve as the festival informal commencements. Crafted on those same islands, J’OUVERT Rum is a tribute to the party start.” https://twitter.com/caribbean_cece/status/1406419853502783494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1406419853502783494%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F06%2F22%2Fnicki-minaj-responds-michael-b-jordan-jouvert-rum-controversy%2F But…

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Jack Harlow Announces 'Crème De La Crème Tour'
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Jack Harlow Announces ‘Crème De La Crème Tour’

Chad Mauli

Jack Harlow is coming to a city near you. The Grammy-nominated rapper will return to the road for the first time in nearly two years on “The Crème De La Crème Tour,” presented by Rolling Loud and Live Nation. The North American trek kicks off Sept. 8 in Orlando and runs through the fall, with stops in Miami, Detroit, Boston, and Toronto, wrapping Nov. 19 in Indianapolis. Along the way, the Louisville native will perform at festivals including Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Rolling Loud, BottleRock, Austin City Limits, and more. Additional dates…

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Drake Celebrates Father's Day
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Drake Celebrates Father’s Day

Chad Mauli

Drake is feeling the love on Father’s Day. On Sunday, Adonis’ father received wishes from the mother of his 3-year-old son, Sophie Brussaux. In a post on her Instagram Story, she shared a never-before-seen photo of Champagne Papi cradling his baby boy in his arms while holding a pacifier. “Happy Father’s Day Dad! @champagnepapi,” wrote Sophie while adding a “#1 Dad” GIF. https://twitter.com/izjaded/status/1406560727788408833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1406560727788408833%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F06%2F20%2Fdrake-celebrates-fathers-day%2F Drake reposted it on his IG Story while also sharing his own father Dennis Graham’s new Father’s Day-inspired song, “Father and Son,” which premiered on Drake’s OVO…

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Megan Thee Stallion Slams DaBaby Over Tory Lanez Collaboration
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Megan Thee Stallion Slams DaBaby Over Tory Lanez Collaboration

Chad Mauli

Megan Thee Stallion is putting DaBaby on blast. Earlier this month, Tory Lanez released his “SKAT” collaboration with DaBaby despite Megan’s previous claims that the song was “old and not cleared” by DaBaby. On Saturday, the “Cry Baby” collaborators got into it on Twitter after DaBaby seemingly retweeted a fan who wrote, “I guess @DaBabyDaBaby and @torylanez cool now bc the both shot somebody and don’t have to do no jail time.” However, DaBaby claimed that he didn’t intend to hit the retweet button. “Idk what type of Illuminati shit…

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Omarion And Bow Wow Announce 'Millennium Tour' Dates
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Omarion And Bow Wow Announce ‘Millennium Tour’ Dates

Chad Mauli

The “Millennium Tour” is coming back this fall. After being delayed due to the pandemic, Omarion and Bow Wow have announced new dates for their joint tour. This time around, they will be joined by Ashanti, plus special guests Soulja Boy, Ying Yang Twins, Lloyd, Sammie, and Pretty Ricky. The 27-date trek kicks off Oct. 1 at L.A.’s The Forum before making its way to arenas across the country, with stops in Detroit, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Miami, and Memphis, wrapping Nov. 26 in Las Vegas. https://twitter.com/Omarion/status/1405945161914273792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1405945161914273792%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F06%2F18%2Fomarion-bow-wow-millennium-tour-dates%2F Omarion and Bow Wow…

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Logic Returns With 'Intro' Track
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Logic Returns With ‘Intro’ Track

Chad Mauli

Logic is ready to reintroduce himself. One year after announcing his retirement and releasing his so-called final album No Pressure, Logic gets back in the game. On Friday, he dropped his first official post-retirement track “Intro.” Over the soulful beat, produced by 6ix, he takes a trip down memory lane as he reflects on pursuing his dreams and his come-up—from Denny’s to Nobu. “My name is Logic, I wrote this record at 19 / And now at 31, I read pages from my old rhyme book / Think about the…

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Jada Pinkett Smith Shares Tupac Shakur Poem in Honor of His 50th Birthday
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Jada Pinkett Smith Shares Tupac Shakur Poem in Honor of His 50th Birthday

Chad Mauli

Tupac Shakur would have been 50 today. In honor of the late rap icon’s birthday on June 16, Jada Pinkett Smith took a trip “down memory lane” and shared a never-before-seen poem written by her best friend. “Tupac Amaru Shakur would have been 50 midnight tonight!” Jada wrote on the evening before his birthday. “As we prepare to celebrate his legacy … let’s remember him for that which we loved most … his way with words. Here are a few you may have never heard before.” In her video, she…

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H.E.R. Reveals 'Back of My Mind' Tracklist
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H.E.R. Reveals ‘Back of My Mind’ Tracklist

Chad Mauli

H.E.R.’s long-awaited album Back of My Mind is almost here. In advance of its release on Friday, she has revealed the tracklist. In addition to the Chris Brown duet “Come Through,” the 21-track album features appearances from Ty Dolla $ign, Cordae, Lil Baby, KAYTRANADA, Thundercat, and Yung Bleu. Also included is 2019’s “Slide” with YG and the Bryson Tiller-assisted “I Can Have It All,” which also appears on DJ Khaled’s album Khaled Khaled. The 23-year-old Grammy and Oscar winner previously released a series of EPs and compilations including 2017’s H.E.R.…

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Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, & Tyler, The Creator to Headline Day N Vegas Festival
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Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, & Tyler, The Creator to Headline Day N Vegas Festival

Chad Mauli

Festival season is back. After taking a year off due to the pandemic, hip-hop’s biggest names will return to Las Vegas for the second-ever Day N Vegas festival. The three-day event, which began in 2019, will take place Nov. 12-14 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. After headlining the inaugural festival in 2019, Kendrick Lamar is back on the bill with his only performance of 2021. Despite rumors of a new album, the festival has announced that he will perform tracks from past albums—from Section.80 to DAMN. Travis Scott, who…

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Tory Lanez And DaBaby Team Up on 'SKAT'
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Tory Lanez And DaBaby Team Up on ‘SKAT’

Chad Mauli

Tory Lanez and DaBaby join forces on their long-awaited collaboration “SKAT.” “Fifty thousand dollars on my jack, goin’ stupid / Back outside, every time, it’s a new fit / Ni**as love to lie, gotta tell ’em what the truth is,” Tory raps over the triumphant beat before DaBaby comes through with a fiery verse. A video is also on the way. “The video for ‘SKAT’ is like nuts, like stupid crazy, like the best video I think of the year,” said Tory, who previewed the visual earlier in the year.…

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Polo G Arrested on Multiple Charges in Miami
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Polo G Arrested on Multiple Charges in Miami

Chad Mauli

Polo G was arrested while celebrating the release of his new album. While en route to an after-party for Hall of Fame in Miami, the rapper, born Taurus Bartlett, was arrested on several charges, including battery on a police officer, resisting arrest with violence, and criminal mischief. According to a police report obtained by the Miami Herald, the 22-year-old was booked into Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center after he got into an altercation with a police officer when he was pulled over around 1 a.m. Saturday (June 12). https://twitter.com/MiamiPD/status/1403687341936492552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1403687341936492552%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F06%2F12%2Fpolo-g-arrested-miami%2F While…

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Kodak Black Gives Cardi B a Diamond 'Cardiyak' Bracelet
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Kodak Black Gives Cardi B a Diamond ‘Cardiyak’ Bracelet

Chad Mauli

Even though it was his birthday, Kodak Black was the one giving gifts. The Florida rapper took to Instagram to reveal a diamond bracelet that he customized for Cardi B. The cuban link piece, designed by Shyne Jewelers, features Cardi-inspired charms including a Birkin bag, a rockstar hand emoji with red nails, and one that says the name of Cardi’s daughter, Kulture. Kodak also included his Sniper Gang logo, while the buckle reads “CardiYak,” a combination of both their names. “Cardi B I Hope You Like Yo Bracelet,” wrote Kodak,…

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Megan Thee Stallion Says She Wants to Marry Pardison Fontaine
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Megan Thee Stallion Says She Wants to Marry Pardison Fontaine

Chad Mauli

Megan Thee Stallion has found the one in Pardison Fontaine. While promoting her new single “Thot Shit” on Thursday night, the Houston hottie opened up about her relationship with her boyfriend. During the YouTube Q&A, Meg was asked if she’s thinking about marriage. While she’s in no rush to the altar, she did reveal that she would be happy to become Pardison’s wife. “I’m not getting married right now,” she told her Hotties before adding, “But I do want to marry him… He want to marry me.” https://youtu.be/dQaDDYpEkR4 Back in…

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Nipsey Hussle And YG Join Maroon 5 on 'Memories (Remix)'
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Nipsey Hussle And YG Join Maroon 5 on ‘Memories (Remix)’

Chad Mauli

The Marathon continues. Maroon 5 enlists Nipsey Hussle and YG for the remix to “Memories” off the group’s new album Jordi. YG pays tribute to lost friends with a somber verse. “Got some homies in heaven now that watch my back,” he raps. “For all this pain, we numb it with champagne / 100 bottles in the club, that’s a goddamn shame.” His late friend, Nip, also reflects on the losses in his life on his posthumous verse. “I done lost too, relationships you could call true / You hit…

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