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Donald Glover and Phoebe Waller-Bridge Team Up for ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Series

Chad Mauli Feb 13, 2021

Donald Glover’s next project has been revealed. The “Atlanta” star is teaming up with Phoebe Waller-Bridge of “Fleabag” fame to create and star in a series based on the 2005 movie Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Glover took to his Instagram story on Friday to announce that the series is coming to Amazon Prime Video in 2022. The teaser clip, inspired by the #SilhouetteChallenge, opens with Glover dancing to 24kGoldn’s “Mood” before cutting to Phoebe Waller-Bridge in her bedroom as Doja Cat’s “Streets” begins to play. View this post on Instagram…

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Cardi B Reveals the Real Meaning Behind ‘Up’

Chad Mauli Feb 13, 2021

“If it’s up, then it’s stuck” has a whole new meaning. During her appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Thursday night (Feb. 11), Cardi B was asked about the lyrics to her latest hit. She explained that Offset says the phrase “a lot,” but it originated from Southern slang. “After the song came out, I thought it was like a Georgia thing. But then people is like, ‘No, we say that in New Orleans. We say that in Florida,'” she said. Cardi B went on reveal that…

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Lil Yachty Gives Kodak Black $50,000 Homecoming Gift

Chad Mauli Feb 11, 2021

Kodak Black has a friend in Lil Yachty. Fresh off his presidential pardon, Kodak received a generous welcome home gift from his “Make a Hit” collaborator. Yachty shared footage of himself presenting Kodak with what appears to be $50,000 in cash at a gas station. “I got something for you, brother,” Yachty says before handing Kodak a big stack of cash. “That’s that welcome home gift. A good 50-piece for him.” A grateful Kodak hugs Yachty and thanks him. “You know I appreciate it,” he responds before placing the money…

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Lil Uzi Vert Says JAY-Z Compared Him to Prince

Chad Mauli Feb 11, 2021

Lil Uzi Vert is feeling like Prince. After embedding a pink diamond in his forehead, the rapper has given himself a new name inspired by music royalty. JAY-Z and Roc Nation Sports president Juan “OG” Perez told Uzi that he reminded them of the late “Purple Rain” icon. So Uzi decided to call himself Lil Prince. “OG and Hov said I’m Like Prince ..so I’m Lil Prince now,” he told his 8 million Twitter followers. OG and Hov said I’m Like Prince ..so I’m Lil Prince now ☔️?— Uzi London…

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DMX Readies New Album Featuring Pop Smoke Collaboration

Chad Mauli Feb 9, 2021

DMX is back in album mode. The Yonkers rap icon is readying his first album in nearly nine years. During an interview with N.O.R.E. for an upcoming episode of his “Drink Champs” podcast, X confirmed that the project will feature “a couple” rappers from the new generation including Pop Smoke. “That’s what type of new I’m doing,” said DMX, who never met the late Brooklyn rapper, but acknowledged their similarities. “The growl and everything, I guess it was just a coincidence.” N.O.R.E. joked that Pop Smoke is what you would…

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Bow Wow Announces Plans to Join WWE

Chad Mauli Feb 9, 2021

Bow Wow is trading in music for a career in wrestling. The hip-hop star has announced plans to join World Wrestling Entertainment after retiring from rap. Taking to Twitter on Monday (Feb. 8), Bow Wow said it’s been a lifelong dream of his to wrestle in WWE. “Now i know this might sound crazy… BUT… after i drop my last album. I will focus on tv and film. And joining the @WWE its been a life long childhood dream to wrestle in the WWE!!!!” he tweeted. The 33-year-old is already…

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Kodak Black Returns with New Song ‘Every Balmain’

Chad Mauli Feb 7, 2021

Just in time for Super Bowl weekend, Kodak Black is back with his new song “Every Balmain.” On his second post-prison drop, the pardoned MC raps about the new Pomeranian puppy he bought his girlfriend, his love for Balmain (“I got every Balmain top”), and shouts out Tom Brady, while reflecting on post-prison life. “Feel like the feds be watchin’ me everywhere I go, I’m paranoid / Still keep a .9 millimeter on me,” he raps before making it clear that he’s no snitch: “The police be asking ’bout murders…

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Diddy Sues Sean John for $25 Million for Stealing His Image

Chad Mauli Feb 7, 2021

Diddy is taking Sean John to court. The hip-hop mogul has filed a $25 million lawsuit against the fashion brand he founded, along with the company’s owner GBG USA. According to AllHipHop, Sean John launched a new women’s clothing line with retailer Missguided and illegally used Diddy’s image, likeness, and persona without his permission. Diddy sold Sean John to Global Brands Group in 2016. In the lawsuit, which was filed in Manhattan on Thursday (Feb. 4), he claims Sean John, Missguided, and GBG fabricated quotes to make it seem as…

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Cardi B Returns With New Single ‘Up’

Chad Mauli Feb 5, 2021

Cardi B is back. After topping the charts with her record-breaking hit “WAP” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, the Bronx bombshell delivers the highly-anticipated follow-up, “Up.” “Big bag bussin’ out the Bentley Bentayga / Man, Balenciaga Bardi back and all these bitches fu**ed,” raps Cardi before delivering the catchy hook: “If it’s up, then it’s up, then it’s up, then it’s stuck.” During a livestream before the video’s premiere, Cardi revealed the inspiration behind her new single. “I wanted a more hood song. I feel like my last song was too…

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G-Eazy and Chris Brown Team Up on ‘Provide’

Chad Mauli Feb 5, 2021

G-Eazy returns and he’s brought Chris Brown with him. After collaborating on tracks like “Wobble Up” and “Drifting,” the Bay Area rapper and R&B kingpin reunite on “Provide,” which samples Mark Morrison’s ’90s classic “Return of the Mack.” On the Hitmaka production, Gerald caters to his lady, while Breezy brings the R&B vibes. “It’s the return of the mack / R.I.P. to Furl, I promise you ain’t nothin’ like these L.A. girls,” raps G-Eazy. “And we can sip slurricane listenin’ to Earl / Who knew we’d bring the Bay to…

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Nipsey Hussle to Release ‘Marathon Visual Album Experience’

Chad Mauli Feb 3, 2021

The Marathon continues. Over a decade since its release, Nipsey Hussle’s estate has announced plans to release a visual album for his 2010 mixtape The Marathon. “The Marathon Visual Album Experience” will stream live on YouTube starting Friday, Feb. 5, at 9 p.m. ET. A teaser clip was shared on Nipsey’s official Instagram and features a Mercedes convertible riding around L.A. soundtracked by Nipsey’s song “Love?” “THE MARATHON Visual Album Experience on YouTube Live this Friday, February 5th at 6pm PT / 9pm ET,” read the announcement. View this post…

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Rita Ora Taken Into Mandatory Quarantine Upon Arriving in Australia

Chad Mauli Feb 3, 2021

Rita Ora is quarantining Down Under. The British singer was taken into immediate quarantine upon arriving in Sydney, Australia on Monday (Feb. 1). In video footage, obtained by TMZ, Ora is intercepted by police the moment she steps off the plane and is escorted to her hotel for two weeks of forced quarantine. She will reportedly not be allowed to leave her hotel room for the 14-day quarantine period and all meals will be brought to her door by room service. https://youtu.be/Y_XQbp_CrJw Rita Ora is in Australia to film for…

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Justin Timberlake Eyes Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott Collaborations

Chad Mauli Feb 1, 2021

Justin Timberlake is cooking up new music. While promoting his new film Palmer on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Friday (Jan. 29), the singer revealed that a new album is in the works. “Is there a possibility that there’s going to be a new Justin Timberlake album in the works?” Fallon asked the father of two, who turns 40 today. “Yeah, we can say that,” Timberlake responded. “There is a possibility. Let’s go with yes. I’ve been in and out of the studio working on stuff.” “I played…

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Kanye West Faces Lawsuits From Sunday Service Cast and Crew

Chad Mauli Feb 1, 2021

Kanye West is facing two class-action lawsuits over his Sunday Service series. According to The Sun, the suits were filed last summer in Los Angeles and involve around 800 performers and backstage crew who claim they were mistreated or not paid. Some of the plaintiffs include a hairstylist named Raina Leon who alleged she had to wait four months to receive her $550 paycheck (minus a $20 wire fee), while performer Michael Pearson claimed he was paid a flat $250 day rate “regardless of the number of hours worked,” was…

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Lil Durk Pays Homage to Kanye West in ‘Kanye Krazy’ Video

Chad Mauli Jan 30, 2021

Fresh off the release of The Voice (Deluxe), Lil Durk is going “Kanye Krazy” in his new music video. In the Cole Bennett-directed clip, which he previously teased on social media, the OTF boss pays homage to his fellow Chicago rapper by recreating his iconic music videos, as well as unforgettable moments from Kanye’s career. The visual opens with a “Runaway”-inspired scene, with a tuxedo-clad Lil Durk at the piano surrounded by ballerinas, followed by Durk in an enormous boxy costume reminiscent of Kanye’s “I Love It” video. Durk dons…

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T.I. & Tiny Respond to Sexual Abuse Allegations

Chad Mauli Jan 30, 2021

T.I. and Tiny are speaking out after being accused of sexual abuse. Multiple women came forward this week, claiming the rapper and his wife sexually assaulted them. Sabrina Peterson, a former friend of the family, shared messages she received from over 15 women describing their alleged sexual encounters with the couple, which involved drugs in many instances. In their statement, T.I. and Tiny called the allegations “egregiously appalling” and “emphatically deny” any wrongdoing. “Mr. and Mrs. Harris want to be on record and more importantly want the public to know…

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Chloe Bailey Breaks the Internet with Sexy Dance Video

Chad Mauli Jan 28, 2021

Chloe Bailey is breaking the internet once again. One week after launching her solo Instagram account, one half of the sister duo Chloe x Halle has reached 1 million followers on the social media platform. To celebrate the milestone, Chloe released a sexy video of herself soundtracked by Jeremih’s “All the Time.” In the minute-long clip, she shows off her seductive moves while dancing in the shadows of a dimly-lit room. Chloe dedicated the “special performance” to her fans. “THANK YOU for all your love and support. let’s celebrate together…

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Halsey Reveals She’s Pregnant

Chad Mauli Jan 28, 2021

Halsey is going to be a mom! The “Without Me” singer has announced that she is pregnant and expecting her first child. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday (Jan. 27), the 26-year-old star shared the exciting news with a series of striking photos. In two of the maternity pics, she appears topless while showing off her baby bump. “surprise!” Halsey captioned the post, along with a milk bottle, rainbow, and angel emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by halsey (@iamhalsey) The father is screenwriter Alev Aydin, 37, who…

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Lil Wayne Shoots ‘Big Tripper’ Video With Tory Lanez

Chad Mauli Jan 26, 2021

Lil Wayne Shoots ‘Big Tripper’ Video With Tory Lanez. Fresh off his presidential pardon, Lil Wayne got right back to work. The Young Money rapper joined Tory Lanez on set of his “Big Tipper” video featuring Melii just a day after Donald Trump pardoned him in his federal gun case. Tory Lanez took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes clip from the video, which shows Wayne in good spirits, dancing and smoking while a nude model lays in front of him on a table. Wayne was facing up to 10…

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Lil Uzi Vert Wants to Collaborate with Amanda Bynes

Chad Mauli Jan 26, 2021

Lil Uzi Vert wants to work with Amanda Bynes. Taking to Twitter on Monday (Jan. 25), Baby Pluto shared his desire to collaborate with the former Nickelodeon star. “I wanna work with Amanda Bynes,” he tweeted. “SHE BETTER HIT THAT AMANDA PLEASEEEEEEE ? on my shit !” I wanna work with Amanda Bynes .SHE BETTER HIT THAT AMANDA PLEASEEEEEEE ? on my shit !— Uzi London ?☄️?® (@LILUZIVERT) January 25, 2021 Bynes, who has not responded to Uzi’s tweet, recently shared her rap single “Diamonds” featuring Precise, who is believed…