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Rihanna Saya New Song Is Coming ‘Soon’

Chad Mauli Mar 26, 2021

Rihanna is making history while teasing new music. On Wednesday, she celebrated the fact that her most recent album ANTI has spent five full years on the Billboard 200. It becomes the first album by a Black female artist to achieve this milestone in the chart’s history. Taking to Instagram, a humbled Rihanna thanked her fans for their support. “grateful to the most High for putting die hard supporters in my circle,” she wrote, while acknowledging Women’s History Month. “congrats to everyone that contributed to this era, thank you team.”…

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Kodak Black Has Recorded 167 Songs in Two Months

Chad Mauli Mar 24, 2021

Kodak Black has been putting in work. Just two months after his release from prison, the prolific rapper has reportedly recorded over 160 songs, which breaks down to roughly three songs per day. His engineer, Derek “Dyryk” Garcia, took to Instagram to reveal that Kodak has completed 167 songs in the two months since Donald Trump commuted his sentence on Jan. 20. “167 records in two months,” wrote Dyryk. “These other rappers nervous.” https://twitter.com/mymixtapez/status/1374019043678621701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1374019043678621701%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F03%2F23%2Fkodak-black-records-167-songs-two-months%2F Kodak Black previewed one of those songs, titled “Drive the Boat,” earlier in the month. On…

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NBA YoungBoy Arrested, Taken into FBI Custody

Chad Mauli Mar 24, 2021

YoungBoy Never Broke Again is in FBI custody following a pursuit in Los Angeles. The 21-year-old rapper, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, was wanted on an outstanding warrant. According to TMZ, police attempted to stop the vehicle he was in while driving through Tarzana, Calif. around 11 a.m. on Monday (March 22). When the car didn’t pull over, a short pursuit followed before YoungBoy got out of the vehicle and took off on foot. He was arrested and taken into custody around 1 p.m. https://twitter.com/mymixtapez/status/1374372926988881920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1374372926988881920%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F03%2F23%2Fnba-youngboy-arrested-fbi-custody%2F A perimeter was set…

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Kodak Black Previews New Song ‘Drive The Boat’

Chad Mauli Mar 22, 2021

Kodak Black is turning his catchphrase into a song. After claiming that he was the first to coin the “drive the boat” tagline before Megan Thee Stallion, the Florida rapper is addressing the controversy on a new song, aptly-titled “Drive the Boat.” “Everything I say turn to a quote / Boy, go ask Meg Thee Stallion,” Kodak raps in the clip. “I ask her let me drive the boat / They thought I was Lil Yachty.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Our Generation Music ? (@ourgenerationmusic)…

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Nicki Minaj’s Mother Files $150Million Lawsuit Against Driver in Father’s Hit-And-Run Death

Chad Mauli Mar 22, 2021

Nicki Minaj’s mother has filed a $150 million lawsuit in the death of her husband. On Friday (March 19), attorneys for Carol Maraj filed the suit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York following the hit-and-run death of Robert Maraj last month. “He was fatally injured in a hit-and-run accident on February 12, 2021, when he was struck by a car being driven by Charles Polevich as Mr. Maraj walked along a Long Island road,” read a statement released by Ben Crump Law. “After striking Maraj, Polevich…

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Beyoncé Sends Taylor Swift Flowers After Grammy Win

Chad Mauli Mar 20, 2021

Beyoncé is a generous queen. The superstar sent Taylor Swift flowers following her Grammy win for Album of the Year. The “cardigan” singer shared a photo of the beautiful arrangement with her 151 million Instagram followers while celebrating Queen Bey for her generosity. “Woke up to flowers from the queen of grace & greatness @beyonce and suddenly it’s the best Friday EVER,” said Taylor, who won the award for her album folklore. “Thank you B and congratulations on your epic achievement Sunday night!!” Along with the flowers, Beyoncé sent a…

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Drake Addresses Kim Kardashian Dating Rumors

Chad Mauli Mar 20, 2021

Drake is putting the rumors to rest. Earlier this week, The Sun reported that the “What’s Next” rapper was “ready to date” Kim Kardashian after she filed for divorce from Kanye West. According to sources, Drake started messaging the newly-single star upon hearing about the split and was “confident” they would soon link up. But there’s no truth to the rumors. When Gossip of the City reached out directly to Drake to ask if the story was “fake news,” he laughed it off. “Obviously,” he wrote alongside a crying laughing…

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Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Wap’ Grammy Performance Draws FCC Complaints

Chad Mauli Mar 19, 2021

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” continues to stir controversy. Following their steamy performance at Sunday’s Grammys, the Federal Communication Commission received around 80 complaints from CBS viewers who deemed the performance offensive, obscene, and pornographic. “The outfits they were wearing and the movements they did were absolutely disgusting,” a viewer from Idaho wrote in one complaint, obtained by WFAA. “This network should face very stiff penalties.” https://youtu.be/UnBZLFB7kLo Many criticized their wardrobes, with one viewer from Texas calling Megan “barely dressed in a thong and showed naked look alike…

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Report: Coachella is Moving to April 2022

Chad Mauli Mar 19, 2021

Coachella won’t be happening at all this year. According to a new report, the festival has nixed plans for a potential October date, and has now been pushed to April of 2022, two industry sources tell Variety. While nothing has been officially announced, this would mark a two-year absence for Coachella, which takes place over two weekends at the Empire Polo Ground in Indio, Calif. The festival was originally scheduled for April 2020 before being moved to October 2020. In January, public health officials announced that the festival wouldn’t be…

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Kodak Black Claims Megan Thee Stallion ‘Made A Whole Career’ Off His Catchphrase

Chad Mauli Mar 17, 2021

Kodak Black is once again trying to take credit for Megan Thee Stallion’s success. The embattled rapper is stirring more controversy after insinuating that Megan owes him for making a “whole career” off the catchphrase “drive the boat,” which he claims he invented. Taking to Twitter, Kodak fired subliminal shots at the Grammy-winning rapper. “Make a whole career off of taking one Lil piece of my shit & I B Coming For My Money,” he tweeted. https://twitter.com/KodakBlack1k/status/1371654285520420865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1371654285520420865%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F03%2F16%2Fkodak-black-takes-credit-megan-thee-stallion-career%2F Kodak has previously claimed he was the first to use the catchphrase, which…

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Drake Says He Wouldn’t be Here Without Bow Wow

Chad Mauli Mar 17, 2021

Drake celebrated his historic chart achievement with Bow Wow. After debuting three songs atop the Billboard Hot 100, Drizzy marked the occasion by partying with friends including Bow Wow at a private dinner in his honor at Mastro’s in Houston on Monday (March 15). Taking to Instagram, Champagne Papi shared a video of him and Shad Moss toasting to his chart feat. “I didn’t know how else to bring in 1, 2, 3. I had to link with Wizzle,” he said. “Everybody wants to have drinks and everybody wants to…

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Playboi Carti Opens Up About His Sexuality

Chad Mauli Mar 15, 2021

Playboi Carti refuses to be labeled. The Whole Lotta Red rapper had a whole lot to say about freedom of expression including his sexuality in a cover story for Highsnobiety. “If the world’s going right. I’m gonna go left. If your cross is straight, then I’m gonna put my shit upside down. If you hate cigarettes, then I’m gonna smoke as many as I can,” said the rebellious rapper. Carti continued to celebrate his individuality, while addressing rumors surrounding his sexual orientation. “I’m anti-everything. I’m not going out my way…

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Big Sean to Release ‘Detroit’ Mixtape on All Streaming Services

Chad Mauli Mar 15, 2021

Big Sean is bringing Detroit back. In honor of the Detroit holiday 313 Day, Big Sean has announced that his original mixtape is coming to all streaming services for the first time. Taking to Twitter, the Grammy-nominated rapper said the re-mixed and mastered project will arrive sometime in April. “Next month the Detroit mixtape will be on all streaming services, re-mixed and mastered properly, finally! Happy 313 day tho,” he tweeted. https://twitter.com/BigSean/status/1370934082587095043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1370934082587095043%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F03%2F14%2Fbig-sean-detroit-mixtape-streaming-services%2F Sean’s critically-acclaimed Detroit mixtape, a love letter to his hometown, was released on Sept. 5, 2012 and featured…

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Jazmine Sullivan Debut’s ‘Pick Up Your Feelings’ Video

Chad Mauli Mar 13, 2021

New phone, who is this? Jazmine Sullivan heads into the weekend with the retro video for “Pick Up Your Feelings.” Looking glamorous in a feathery white outfit, the Philly songstress takes the stage at a lounge with her band, including Adam Blackstone, performing to an empty house except for her love interest. He eventually approaches the stage while smoking a cigar as Jazmine delivers a rousing performance. “Boy you had your fun / But I had enough / Now I’m really done / I deserve so much more than you…

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Rihanna Looking to Launch Fenty Hair

Chad Mauli Mar 13, 2021

That Rihanna reign just won’t let up. After foraying into lingerie, makeup, and skincare, the business mogul is looking to expand her beauty empire to include Fenty Hair. On March 3, Rihanna’s company, Roraj Trade LLC, filed a trademark application for “Fenty Hair.” According to documents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the prospective line could include shampoo, hair relaxing, straightening, lotions, bleach and color products, and hair glitter. The Fenty Hair trademark is in its early stages of approval so a launch may still be a ways…

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Chris Brown And Romeo Miller to Face Off in 1-On-1 Basketball Game

Chad Mauli Mar 11, 2021

Chris Brown’s basketball skills are about to be put to the test once again. After boasting about his game, the R&B superstar is ready to take on Romeo Miller in a 1-on-1 basketball game. While on Fox Soul’s “The Mix,” Romeo announced that Breezy had agreed to a matchup. “Chris already hit me. He hit me in the DM. He’s like, ‘Man, let’s go get this money, baby,'” said Romeo, who shared the DMs he received from Chris. Romeo went on to praise other rappers/ballers including Quavo, The Game, and…

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Beyoncé Shows Support for Meghan Markle After Oprah Interview

Chad Mauli Mar 11, 2021

Beyoncé is standing by Meghan Markle. Two days after the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey on Sunday, the singer shared a message of support for Markle on the homepage of her website, Beyonce.com. “Thank you Meghan for your courage and leadership,” wrote Bey alongside a photo of the two at the European premiere of The Lion King. “We are all strengthened and inspired by you.” https://twitter.com/BeyLegion/status/1369458231483990018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1369458231483990018%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F03%2F10%2Fbeyonce-support-meghan-markle-oprah-interview%2F During the bombshell interview, Markle revealed that she faced racism from both the palace and the U.K. press.…

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Lil Baby And Lil Durk Tease Joint Mixtape

Chad Mauli Mar 9, 2021

Lil Baby and Lil Durk are up to something. Two of the biggest names in hip-hop are joining forces for a joint project. Baby took to Instagram on Monday to share the announcement alongside a photo of him and Durk from NBA All-Star Weekend. “Aye y’all tell @LilDurk let’s drop the tape fucc,” wrote the “On Me” rapper. Durk said that he would release the project, possibly titled The Voice x The Hero, if he received 100,000 comments on his IG post. “100k comments me and @lilbaby gone drop our…

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Kanye West’s Ex-Bodyguard Working on ‘Explosive’ Documentary

Chad Mauli Mar 9, 2021

An “explosive” documentary about Kanye West is in the works. The rapper’s former bodyguard Steve Stanulis says he’s developing a project, described as a “real-life ’48 Hours,'” based on his untold experiences with West. “Two studios approached me,” Stanulis told Page Six. “They see this as a ’48 Hours’ for real or a Lethal Weapon for real. It comes from my mouth, I worked with two separate times.” Stanulis, a former NYPD officer and Chippendales dancer who worked with West in 2016, was around during his infamous “Saturday Night Live”…

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Bruno Mars Addresses Cultural Appropriation Accusations

Chad Mauli Mar 7, 2021

Bruno Mars is responding after being accused of cultural appropriation. Back in March 2018, the Grammy-winning singer’s name began trending on Twitter after a video circulated in which the host argued that Mars is “100 percent a cultural appropriator” who “plays up his racial ambiguity to…cross genres.” The widespread criticism resulted in a debate about race, colorism, and appropriation. But Bruno has never addressed the controversy until now. While promoting his new band Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak on “The Breakfast Club” on Friday (March 5), he confronted the claims…