The love era begins. After much anticipation, Diddy has announced an official title and release date for his new album. Off the Grid, Vol. 1, his first project in nearly six years, is set to arrive Sept. 24. Off the Grid appears to be the first volume in a series of projects. “The Album September 24, 2021. Welcome to the LOVE ERA,” he wrote in his caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LOVE (@diddy) The project is said to be rooted in R&B. The 51-year-old hip-hop…
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Eminem’s daughter Hailie is giving a a rare glimpse into her love life. Taking to Instagram, Hailie Mathers shared a photo of her cozied up alongside her longtime boyfriend, Evan McClintock. “I rarely share my feed, but when i do i’m happy it’s with you,” she wrote in her caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hailie Jade (@hailiejade) Eminem’s brother Nathan Kane Mathers seemed to acknowledge their tight-knit relationship, commenting, “My Homie Evan.” Some of Hailie’s 2.1 million followers joked about McClintock meeting her famous father.…
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Breezy and Yeezy may be up to something. Chris Brown appears to be teasing a collaboration with Kanye West. Taking to his Instagram Story on Tuesday, Chris offered a cryptic teaser of what’s to come. “Dat Yeezy and Breezy,” he wrote alongside the eyes emoji. https://twitter.com/ChartsBreezy/status/1417529690500341761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1417529690500341761%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F07%2F20%2Fchris-brown-teases-kanye-west-collaboration%2F It’s unclear if their potential collaboration is off Kanye’s upcoming album Donda. Earlier this week, Ye held a listening event for the long-awaited project in Las Vegas where he previewed tracks with Lil Baby, Pusha T, and Baby Keem, but there were no reports…
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DONDA may finally see the light. While fans eagerly await his oft-delayed album, Kanye West recently hit the studio with Tyler, the Creator. Consequence shared a short video of a masked Ye and Tyler appearing to work on new music. “ConsTV Exclusive Ye x Tyler Epic Level Summer 21,” he captioned the muted clip. https://twitter.com/ItsTheCons/status/1416411621061107712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1416411621061107712%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F07%2F18%2Fkanye-west-donda-tracklist-album-listening%2F Fans also noticed a whiteboard in the background with a tentative DONDA tracklist that shows 10-11 tracks. As HipHop-N-More points out, some of the titles are the same from the tracklist that surfaced one year…
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Adele’s love life is back in the headlines…and on the court. The singer is reportedly dating LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul. The two made their first public appearance together as they watched the Phoenix Suns take on the Milwaukee Bucks during Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Phoenix’s Footprint Center on Saturday (July 17). https://twitter.com/BuzzingPop/status/1416595311783518208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1416595311783518208%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F07%2F18%2Fadele-dating-lebron-james-agent-rich-paul%2F ESPN’s Brian Windhorst seemingly confirmed their romance during an episode of “The Lowe Post” podcast following Saturday’s game. “Rich Paul, agent, brings his girlfriend to the game to sit next to LeBron. His girlfriend…
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Pusha T may be reigniting his feud with Drake. Pop Smoke’s second posthumous album Faith arrived Friday featuring a pair of Pusha T collaborations including “Top Shotta” and “Tell the Vision.” The latter, which also features Kanye West, includes a line that some believe is a Drake diss. “Tyler got the album of the year, for now / But Pop about to drop, I see the platinum in the clouds / Now Push about to drop, so real trappers stick around,” he raps before adding, “The crown is only for…
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DaniLeigh is going to be a mom. The “Lil Bebe” singer has confirmed that she is pregnant with her first child. Taking to Instagram on Friday (July 16), she shared a series of stunning photos from her maternity shoot. She can be seen posing in front of a waterfall in the Dominican Republic while cradling her baby bump. “As you grow so does my love, discipline, and focus,” she wrote in the caption. She received well wishes from her 3.5 million followers and friends including Miguel, Queen Naija, MadeinTYO, and…
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Summer Walker’s daughter is making her Instagram debut. On Wednesday, the singer revealed the first photos of her 4-month-old baby. The IG slideshow features four photos including one of the adorable infant in a Burberry dress. In other images, she is seen on a changing table with a pacifier in her mouth and sleeping while hugging a stuffed unicorn. Summer stopped short of sharing her baby’s name, only writing “Baby bubbles” in the caption. The baby’s father, producer London On Da Track, also posted one of the pics on Instagram.…
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MTV’s “Cribs” is back. Over two decades since its debut, MTV has announced that its iconic series will return with all-new episodes starting Wednesday, Aug. 11, at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Each 30-minute episode will take viewers beyond the security gates and inside the homes of the rich and famous for an exclusive peek at their lavish lifestyles. https://youtu.be/0aDpfsRkPvE This season will feature home tours from Big Sean, Rick Ross, and Tinashe, as well as Nick Young, Tia Mowry, Marsai Martin, JoJo Siwa, Scott Disick, Martha Stewart, Jordyn Woods, Kathy Griffin,…
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Not only did Cardi B and Offset throw an over-the-top fairytale-themed party for Kulture’s 3rd birthday, they also gifted their little princess with some extravagant gifts. Cardi B revealed the iced-out necklace she bought her daughter featuring five charms including an Hermès Birkin bag, Chanel logo, Minnie Mouse, heart with a bow, and the “K” initial. The custom diamond chain was designed by Eliantte, who did Lil Uzi Vert’s $24 million pink diamond forehead implant. Cardi surprised her daughter with the shiny new gift at dinner. “You like it?” she…
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky had love on the brain while on set of their new video. The couple was spotted in New York City filming what appeared to be a music video over the weekend. The two weren’t shy to show PDA as they touched and hugged each other during the two-day shoot in the Bronx. On Saturday, they were seen holding hands as they strolled down the street. Rihanna wore a long brown coat and brown pants with a scarf wrapped around her head, while Rocky donned a bomber…
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The wait is almost over. Drake has revealed that his sixth studio album Certified Lover Boy is in the home stretch. During his surprise appearance on Sound 42’s “Fry Yiy Friday” on SiriusXM, Drizzy provided an update on the long-awaited project, which is nearing completion. In fact, he is headed back to Toronto to mix the album this week. “Uncle Drake’s on his way back home to mix the album so she’s got a bunch of new tracks coming her way,” said Drizzy in response to OVO Noel’s comment about…
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President Barack Obama is back with more summer bops. As people venture back outside, the 44th President of the United States has shared his annual Spotify playlist featuring his favorite summer music picks that serve as the soundtrack for your next beach trip, car ride, or backyard barbecue. The 38 tracks include some of today’s biggest hits like Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open,” Masked Wolf’s “Astronaut in the Ocean,” and SZA’s “Good Days,” along with timeless classics like Stevie Wonder’s “If You Really Love Me” and Smokey Robinson &…
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Snoh Aalegra is bringing the soulful vibes this summer. Two years since her last album, the R&B sensation returns with her latest album Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies. In addition to the single “Lost You,” the 15-track set features two appearances from Tyler, the Creator, who guests on “Neon Peach” and “In the Moment,” which he also produced. Elsewhere, The Neptunes add their legendary touch to “In Your Eyes,” while other contributors include No I.D., Terrace Martin, PJ Morton, James Fauntleroy, and Ant Clemons. The album follows 2019’s Ugh,…
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The rockstar is back. After teasing the song earlier in the week, Post Malone officially drops his first single of the year, “Motley Crew.” Produced by D.A. Got That Dope, the rowdy anthem finds the diamond-certified hitmaker turning up with his crew. In the accompanying video, directed by Cole Bennett, Post parties like a rockstar. Shot at Auto Club Speedway, the clip features appearances from Big Sean, French Montana, SAINt JHN, Ty Dolla $ign, Tyga, and Motley Crue’s own Tommy Lee. “Motley Crew” serves as the lead track from a…
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Prayers up for Gunna. The YSL rapper shared video of himself in a hospital bed where he has remained for the past few days. It’s unclear why he was admitted to the hospital, but he assured fans that he’s on the road to recovery. “I’m good Slatt,” he wrote alongside a prayer hand and heart emoji. https://twitter.com/wunnagunnaa/status/1411767542411055109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1411767542411055109%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F07%2F06%2Fgunna-hospitalized%2F Young Thug paid his “twinski” a visit and surprised him with four Audemars Piguet and Cartier watches as a get well/belated birthday gift. “My twin ain’t neva late,” Gunna captioned the video. Gunna,…
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Wizkid is bringing Lagos to the U.S. The Nigerian superstar has announced a North American tour in support of his latest album Made in Lagos. The 17-date fall trek kicks off Sept. 10 in Boston and hits major cities including Brooklyn, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Miami through October before closing out with a pair of Canadian dates in Toronto and Montreal in January. https://twitter.com/wizkidayo/status/1412442849786925056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1412442849786925056%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F07%2F06%2Fwizkid-made-in-lagos-tour-dates%2F The Grammy winner will perform music from his discography including Made in Lagos, which was released in October 2020 and features appearances from Burna…
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Karrueche is putting the rumors to rest. Social media was abuzz of a possible romantic reunion between the “Claws” actress and her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. Earlier this week, the former couple was spotted leaving the Space Jam: A New Legacy premiere party at Six Flags Magic Mountain within minutes of each other, leading fans to speculate that they were back together and keeping their relationship on the low. However, Karrueche shut down reports that the two were rekindling their relationship. “… there was an event at Six Flags for Space…
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It’s lucky number 7 for Nick Cannon. The comedian has seemingly welcomed his seventh child, Zen S. Cannon. “Wild ‘N Out” model Alyssa Scott announced on Saturday (July 3) that she gave birth to a baby boy, sharing a series of black-and-white photos including two where she is cradling the newborn in her arms. “I will love you for eternity,” Scott captioned the pics, along with her son’s birthdate, June 23. On her Instagram Story, she shared another photo with the baby’s name, Zen, alongside a heart emoji. View this…
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It Was Written turns 25. In honor of the anniversary of his second studio album, which was released on July 2, 1996, Nas is taking a trip down memory lane. In an Instagram post on Friday, the rap icon reflected on being a young MC hungry for sophomore success. “Young and determined. 25 years ago with a lap top. No examples to follow but myself. I knew that It Was Written,” he wrote alongside a throwback black-and-white photo of himself seated behind a desk with a laptop. Nas went on…
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