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Kanye West Parties With Instagram Model Yasmine Lopez

Chad Mauli Dec 30, 2021

Kanye West is living the single life. Amid his breakup from model Vinetria, Ye is sparking more romance rumors. According to TMZ, he was out partying with Instagram model Yasmine Lopez. Kanye was in Houston for J Mulan’s birthday on Tuesday night (Dec. 28). He and internet personality Justin LaBoy pulled up to James Harden’s Thirteen restaurant in Houston for the bash. Video on social media shows Ye mingling with Lopez and J Mulan as his song “Number One” played over the speaker. https://twitter.com/_xmarissabee/status/1476116853864947712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1476116853864947712%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F12%2F29%2Fkanye-west-parties-model-yasmine-lopez%2F However, Ye and Yasmine are not…

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Dr. Dre Settles Divorce For $100 Million

Chad Mauli Dec 30, 2021

Dr. Dre has struck a $100 million deal in his divorce battle. The hip-hop mogul has agreed to pay his ex-wife Nicole Young $100 million as part of a property settlement agreement. She will get $50 million now and $50 million a year from now. As part of the settlement, Dre will keep seven of the properties they shared—a Malibu home, two homes in Calabasas, and four properties in the L.A. area, including a $100 million Brentwood mansion. According to TMZ, Dre is “delighted” that his ex is only getting…

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Avalanche The Architect breathes life into the Hip Hop game

Hulda Hicks Dec 29, 2021

Avalanche The Architect is the last of an elite class of rappers able to release tracks that deviates from the modern dull norm, giving fans the grit and masculinity of real hip hop. Avalanche The Architect is a native of Jamaica living in the United States breathing life into the rap game. From an early age he fell in love with the hardcore lyrical styles of hip hop’s pioneers. Inspired by the craft, Avalanche The Architect developed a sound that would become known as uniquely his. Unlike the mumble trend…

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Kanye West Buys House Across The Street From Kim Kardashian

Chad Mauli Dec 28, 2021

Never abandon your family. Despite his divorce from Kim Kardashian, Kanye West wants to remain close to his family. The billionaire bachelor has paid $4.5 million for the house across the street from his estranged wife in the gated community of Hidden Hills, Calif. According to Dirt.com, the single-story home was built in 1955 and has not been on the market in over 67 years. The 3,600-square-foot property features four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, plus a guest studio with another bedroom and full bathroom. The equestrian ranch sits on over…

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Drake Hands Out Cash For Christmas

Chad Mauli Dec 28, 2021

Who needs Santa Claus when you have Drake? The 6 God spread the wealth in his hometown this Christmas. Drake drove through Toronto on Christmas Day handing out stacks of cash to unsuspecting people on the streets. One video posted on social media shows Drizzy riding in the backseat of a Maybach while passing out racks. It’s unclear how much he gave away, but it appeared to be a stack of 20 Canadian dollars. “@Champagnepapi giving away racks for Christmas,” wrote one of the lucky people on the receiving end…

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J. Cole Says He Told Dr. Dre To Sign Kendrick Lamar

Chad Mauli Dec 28, 2021

J. Cole helped put on Kendrick Lamar. Speaking with Nardwuar, the Dreamville rapper revealed that he was partly responsible for getting Dr. Dre to sign his friend from Compton. When discussing his role in Kendrick’s signing, Cole took a long pause before acknowledging that this was the first time he had been asked the question. “Who told you that? Who gave you that piece of information?” Cole said before admitting, “The answer is, yes, I did. I’m not gonna say I was the first to tell him.” Cole brought up…

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Doja Cat Wants To Record A Hip-Hop Album With Jay Versace And 9th Wonder

Chad Mauli Dec 26, 2021

Doja Cat is capping off an incredible year, and she has more in store for 2022. Taking to Instagram Live on Christmas Eve, the “Kiss Me More” hitmaker shared her future plans including two new projects, one pop and the other hip-hop. The first would be a 7-track pop-rap album, followed by a 12-song hip-hop album, and she wants Jay Versace and 9th Wonder to produce the latter. “New project, 12 songs, all of them, every fu**in’ one, Jay Versace and 9th Wonder,” she said. “Jay is like a fantastic…

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Jojo Is Engaged To Dexter Darden

Chad Mauli Dec 26, 2021

JoJo is feeling the love this Christmas. The singer is engaged to her boyfriend, actor Dexter Darden. JoJo announced the exciting news on Christmas Day, sharing photos from the surprise proposal. The “Saved by the Bell” star, 30, asked JoJo to marry him on her 31st birthday at La Concha Resort in Puerto Rico. Dexter pulled out all the stops, even flying out JoJo’s family and friends to witness the romantic moment. In her Instagram slideshow, JoJo showed off her sparkly diamond ring along with a photo of her sitting…

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Future Thinks He Can Win Against Jay-Z In Verzuz

Chad Mauli Dec 24, 2021

Future thinks he can take on JAY-Z in a Verzuz battle. After declaring himself “bigger than Jigga” in the streets, the Atlanta rapper is weighing in on a potential matchup with Hov. Big Bank, co-host of the “Big Facts Podcast,” shared his belief that people in Future’s hometown of Atlanta think Hndrxx could beat JAY-Z if they were to do Verzuz. “I promise you, errbody from Atlanta feels like Pluto can win a Verzuz against Hov!” wrote Big Bank. Future seemingly agreed that he could rival the Roc Nation boss…

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Drake Honors Virgil Abloh With New Tattoo

Chad Mauli Dec 24, 2021

Drake is paying tribute to Virgil Abloh with a new tattoo. The tat, which appears on Drake’s left forearm, features the late fashion designer as he flies a kite into the sky. L.A.-based tattoo artist Joaquin Ganga shared Drake’s new ink, which was inspired by an iconic photo of Abloh flying a Louis Vuitton kite on the catwalk at the gates of the Palais-Royal in Paris. “A remembrance of the great Virgil Abloh done on Drake,” Ganga captioned the photo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GANGA…

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Mary J. Blige Drops ‘Amazing’ Video With Dj Khaled

Chad Mauli Dec 22, 2021

Mary J. Blige is living her best life. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul closes out the year with the video for “Amazing” featuring DJ Khaled. The celebratory clip finds the 50-year-old superstar looking better than ever as she parties with some of her closest friends including Diddy, Trina, Angie Martinez, Misa Hylton, and Justin Combs. “I feel good, I feel great, man, I feel amazing,” she sings while sipping on her own Sun Goddess wine. https://youtu.be/CRZig-WX_U8 “Amazing” is one of two singles from Mary’s upcoming 15th studio album Good Morning…

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Blac Youngsta Poses Next To Tomb With Young Dolph’s Name In New Video

Chad Mauli Dec 22, 2021

Blac Youngsta is continuing his beef with Young Dolph even after his death. On Monday, the Tennessee rapper dropped a video for “I’m Assuming,” which was filmed in a cemetery. Around one minute into the video, Youngsta is seen rapping in front of a crypt with the last name Thornton on it (Dolph’s real name was Adolph Thornton Jr.). https://youtu.be/z1m7fT2XctI It’s unclear if the tombstone is real or whether it belongs to a member of Dolph’s family. Either way, the subliminal shot wasn’t lost, with many on social media calling…

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Diddy Buys Sean John Out of Bankruptcy For $7.5 Million

Chad Mauli Dec 22, 2021

Diddy is once again the owner of Sean John after buying the streetwear label out of bankruptcy. The hip-hop mogul won the rights to the fashion brand he founded for $7.5 million in cash. According to TMZ, he put in an initial bid of $3.3 million but ended up paying more after a bidding war with four other parties. “I launched Sean John in 1998 with the goal of building a premium brand that shattered tradition and introduced hip-hop to high-fashion on a global scale,” he said in a statement.…

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Lil Durk Engaged To India Royale, Proposes On Stage

Chad Mauli Dec 20, 2021

Lil Durk is putting a ring on it. The Chicago rapper is engaged after proposing to his longtime girlfriend India Royale in front of a packed crowd in his hometown on Saturday night (Dec. 18). During his performance at WGCI’s Big Jam concert at the United Center, Durk brought the mother of his child on stage before getting down on one knee and presenting her with a ring. https://twitter.com/NoStandardz/status/1472440340904914946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1472440340904914946%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F12%2F19%2Flil-durk-engaged-proposes-to-india-royale%2F “You know I love you to death. You’ve been holding me down when I was going through a lot. You’ve been…

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Drakeo The Ruler Dead After Stabbing At L.A. Festival

Chad Mauli Dec 20, 2021

Drakeo the Ruler was fatally stabbed on Saturday night (Dec. 18) during an altercation at a Los Angeles concert. He was 28. The West Coast rapper, whose real name was Darrell Caldwell, was scheduled to perform at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival at 8:30 p.m. local time. Paramedics responded to a call about a stabbing near the Banc of California Stadium in Exposition Park around 8:40 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. A publicist for the rapper, Scott Jawson, confirmed his death to The New…

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Chris Brown Announces Start Of ‘Breezy Era’

Chad Mauli Dec 18, 2021

Breezy is coming. Chris Brown has announced that he will return with new music in the new year. Taking to Instagram Stories, the R&B superstar teased the next chapter of his career, which officially kicks off in January. “Breezy era starts in January,” he wrote. https://twitter.com/chrisbrownewss/status/1471968004485226496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1471968004485226496%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F12%2F17%2Fchris-brown-announces-start-of-breezy-era%2F Chris announced his 10th studio album Breezy, the follow-up to 2019’s Indigo, back in July 2020. He also teased a short film of the same name. Over the summer, he hinted that new music was coming. “When I drop this shit I hope ya…

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Lil Durk And Morgan Wallen Team Up On ‘Broadway Girls’

Chad Mauli Dec 18, 2021

Lil Durk teams up with controversial country singer Morgan Wallen on “Broadway Girls.” Their surprise collaboration, which Durk described as “trenches x country,” was first previewed by Wallen on TikTok in October. Named after a street in Nashville, the track finds them trying to resist temptation. “Broadway girls a trap / They on me, they tryna finesse me / They see me with Morgan, they know that I rap,” Durk raps, while Wallen provides the hook. https://youtu.be/Kpz4Ro5iD1Q The collaboration comes less than a year after a video surfaced of Wallen…

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President Obama Shares His Top Songs of 2021

Chad Mauli Dec 18, 2021

As the year comes to a close, President Barack Obama looks back on the past 12 months in music. The 44th President of the United States has unveiled his annual year-end playlist, curated for Spotify. The 27 tracks include a diverse mix of songs that defined the year, including Lil Nas X’s chart-topper “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” and Lizzo and Cardi B’s “Rumors,” which prompted a response from Lizzo. Nas and Ms. Lauryn Hill’s King’s Disease II collaboration “Nobody” makes the cut, along with MO3 and Morray’s “In…

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Drake’s Set Removed From Kanye West Amazon Prime Concert Edit

Chad Mauli Dec 16, 2021

Drake’s performance with Kanye West was truly one night only. The historic “Free Larry Hoover” benefit concert took place last Thursday (Dec. 9) at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, but fans were surprised to find Drizzy’s set missing from the Amazon Prime Video version. According to Variety, the “Way 2 Sexy” rapper is almost entirely absent from the edit of the show that is now on the streaming platform. The current edit shows Drake and Ye entering down the steps of the Coliseum and ends with them performing their collaboration…

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Big Sean Calls Out Kanye West For ‘Bitch Ass’ Comments

Chad Mauli Dec 16, 2021

Big Sean is putting Kanye West on blast. Following Ye’s interview with Revolt’s “Drink Champs,” in which Ye said signing Sean to G.O.O.D. Music was the “worst thing I’ve ever done,” Sean paid a visit to the N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN podcast. In a trailer for Sean’s episode, which airs Thursday night, Sean clapped back at his mentor for the disrespectful comments. “That was some bullshit what he said,” Sean said, while also acknowledging Ye’s role in his career. “I love Kanye, bro. I love him for the opportunity he…