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DaBaby Declares Himself The ‘Best,’ Says Rappers Are ‘Scared’ to Work With Him

Chad Mauli Jun 9, 2021

The year of DaBaby continues. After earning platinum plaques for his albums and singles, the “Rockstar” rapper is feeling on top of the world and he’s not afraid to show it. Taking to his Instagram Story on Tuesday, he declared himself the “best rapper” while claiming that his peers are “scared” to work with him because they view him as a threat. “Best mf rapper & I’m on ALLLAT shit these ni**as LIE about,” DaBaby wrote. “I’m him frfr. If a n***a ain’t tryna work with the real thang he…

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Migos Reveals ‘Culture III’ Tracklist

Chad Mauli Jun 9, 2021

It’s finally here. Just days before its release, Migos has revealed the star-studded tracklist for their highly-anticipated new album Culture III. In addition to the single “Straightenin,” the 19-track set is filled with superstars–from Drake (“Having Our Way”) to Justin Bieber (“What You See”). Cardi B guests on “Type Shit,” while Future joins Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset on “Picasso.” The late Juice WRLD can be heard on “Antisocial” and Pop Smoke on “Light It Up.” Other guests include Polo G and NBA YoungBoy. In a recent interview, Quavo called the…

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Kehlani Reveals How Father of Her Child Reacted to Her Coming Out

Chad Mauli Jun 8, 2021

Earlier this year, Kehlani responded to rumors about her sexuality by officially coming out as a lesbian. As part of Facebook Watch’s “Pride On! Kehlani & Larray’s Excellent Pride Ride” special, the “Back Together” singer revealed how Javaughn Young-White, the father of her 2-year-old daughter, reacted when he learned about her sexual orientation. In March 2019, the two welcomed a baby girl named Adeya Nomi. “I have a 2-year-old daughter…She’s the best,” said Kehlani, according to Complex. “Me and her dad are like really, really close friends, and the decision…

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Teyana Taylor Named ‘Sexiest Women Alive’ by Maxim

Chad Mauli Jun 8, 2021

Teyana Taylor is the Sexiest Woman Alive. Maxim has crowned the R&B songstress atop its annual list of the Sexiest Women Alive. The 30-year-old wife and mother of two shows off her natural beauty and hot body in a stunning shoot for the magazine’s Hot 100 issue. Taking to Instagram, Teyana reflected on becoming the first Black woman to land the cover. “Somebody pinch me!!!! Maxim Hot 100 to be named the ‘Sexiest Woman alive’ by literally living in the skin I’m in. WOW….” she wrote. Teyana, who announced that…

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Mariah Carey Splits With Roc Nation

Chad Mauli Jun 6, 2021

Mariah Carey is under new management. The pop icon has parted ways with Roc Nation after three and a half years. According to The Sun, Mariah quit JAY-Z’s management company after a “huge fight” between the stars about the future of Carey’s career, which reportedly led her to seek new management. “Mariah and JAY had an explosive meeting which did not go well at all,” a source told the outlet. “She has made it clear she wants nothing more to do with him and has called it quits with Roc…

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A$AP Rocky Documentary ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Chad Mauli Jun 6, 2021

A$AP Rocky’s 2019 stint in a Swedish prison made international headlines. Now the Harlem rapper is sharing his story in a new documentary Stockholm Syndrome, which will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival as part of its Juneteenth programming on Sunday, June 13, at 8 p.m. Directed by The Architects, the 105-minute film covers Rocky’s music and his experience with the Swedish judicial system through archival footage, interviews, animation, and live concert footage, with appearances from Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell, Tyler, the Creator, Michèle Lamy, and A$AP Ferg. According to…

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R. Kelly Still in Jail Despite Rumored Release

Chad Mauli Jun 4, 2021

R. Kelly remains behind bars. In the early hours of Thursday (June 3), rumors started circulating on social media that the R&B superstar had been released from prison, where he is awaiting two separate trials in Chicago and New York on a series of child sex abuse charges. The photo shows Kelly walking out of Chicago’s Cook County Jail with a man who appears to be his lawyer. “R Kelly is out,” read one tweet. https://twitter.com/Ndi_Muvenda_/status/1400356155646529542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1400356155646529542%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F06%2F03%2Fr-kelly-still-in-jail%2F Kelly’s name started trending amid speculation that he was a free man, but there…

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Yo Gotti Enlists DaBaby For New Single ‘Drop’

Chad Mauli Jun 4, 2021

Yo Gotti celebrates his new deal with Interscope with a brand new “Drop.” The CMG boss teams up with DaBaby on his latest single. Over the J. White Did It-produced beat, Gotti commands the ladies to drop it like it’s hot. “Drop, shake your ass then / Drop, with your best friend,” he raps, while DaBaby boasts about his “good girl” who’s “still shaking ass and titties.” Earlier in the week, Yo Gotti’s CMG record label announced a new partnership with Interscope Geffen A&M to continue developing CMG’s roster of…

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Meek Mill Unleashes ‘Flamerz Flow’ Freestyle

Chad Mauli Jun 2, 2021

The Dream Chasers summer begins. A month after dropping his “Lemon Pepper Freestyle,” Meek Mill reloads with his latest for “Flamerz Flow.” On his fiery two-minute freestyle, the Philly rapper gets back in his bag. “One false move, you a goner,” he raps. “We was maskin’ up before corona / Young ni**a, hangin’ out the Bentley while I’m swingin’ ’round the corner / Paper tag, this is not a loaner.” “I wish death on anything that threaten me or try to hurt me,” adds Meek, who is joined by Dave…

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Lil Loaded Dead at 20

Chad Mauli Jun 2, 2021

Lil Loaded has passed away at age 20. The Dallas-based rapper, whose legal name was Dashawn Robertson, died on Sunday (May 30), according to his lawyer. An official cause of death has not been determined, but an investigation is underway. Loaded’s attorney, Ashkan Mehryari, believes his client took his own life. “Sadly, Mr. Robertson passed away earlier today as a result of a reported suicide,” Mehryari told TMZ. In his last Instagram Story, Loaded shared a cryptic message. “Dear most high, please forgive me for my shortcomings and all of…