Big Sean Claims Kanye West Owes Him $6 Million
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Big Sean Claims Kanye West Owes Him $6 Million

Chad Mauli

Big Sean claims Kanye West still owes him millions of dollars. Following Kanye’s explosive interview with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN on “Drink Champs,” in which Ye said signing Sean to G.O.O.D. Music was the “worst thing I’ve ever done,” Sean has responded to his former label boss. “Was just wit this man, he ain’t say none of that!!! And this was after the interview! I’m dying laughing at you @kanyewest,” Sean tweeted after Ye’s comments aired on the Revolt podcast. https://twitter.com/rapalert4/status/1456454721154297859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1456454721154297859%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F11%2F05%2Fbig-sean-claims-kanye-west-owes-him-6-million%2F https://twitter.com/BigSean/status/1456459914272931844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1456459914272931844%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F11%2F05%2Fbig-sean-claims-kanye-west-owes-him-6-million%2F Sean, who has since ended his relationship with…

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Silk Sonic Reveals ‘an Evening With Silk Sonic’ Tracklist
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Silk Sonic Reveals ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’ Tracklist

Chad Mauli

Get ready for An Evening With Silk Sonic. Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have revealed the tracklist for Silk Sonic’s highly-anticipated debut album. The 9-track set includes the chart-topping hit “Leave the Door Open,” plus the singles “Skate” and “Smokin Out the Window,” which they dropped on Friday along with a video. https://twitter.com/BrunoMars/status/1456695603627323394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1456695603627323394%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F11%2F05%2Fsilk-sonic-an-evening-with-silk-sonic-tracklist%2F Other tracks include “Fly as Me,” “777,” and the closer “Blast Off.” Despite rumored features with Ariana Grande and Donald Glover, the only collaboration listed is “After Last Night” with Thundercat and Bootsy Collins, who serves as…

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Dababy Announces ‘Live Show Killa Tour’
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Dababy Announces ‘Live Show Killa Tour’

Chad Mauli

DaBaby is returning to the road. In the wake of his homophobic scandal, the rapper has announced a headline tour. Presented by Rolling Loud, the “Live Show Killa Tour” is set to kick off Nov. 26 in Chicago and will travel across the country through next year. The 22-date trek will make stops in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, and Nashville before wrapping Feb. 6 in Los Angeles. “THE SHOW YOU THOUGHT YOU’D NEVER SEE AGAIN,” DaBaby wrote while acknowledging the controversy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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Tory Lanez Fails To Reach Plea Deal in Megan Thee Stallion Assault Case
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Tory Lanez Fails To Reach Plea Deal in Megan Thee Stallion Assault Case

Chad Mauli

Tory Lanez’s felony assault case will proceed after he failed to reach a plea deal. Despite attempts to resolve the case, the Canadian rapper will head to court to face live testimony next month alleging he shot Megan Thee Stallion. According to Rolling Stone, Tory Lanez’s defense lawyer Shawn Holley appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday and agreed to return with her client on Dec. 14 for his preliminary hearing, which would be necessary to send the case to trial. Last month, prosecutors said Lanez was in “meaningful discussions”…

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Jay-Z Joins Instagram
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Jay-Z Joins Instagram

Chad Mauli

It’s taken him six years, but JAY-Z is officially back on Instagram. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee launched his new Instagram page on Tuesday (Nov. 2) under the @jayz handle. In less than 24 hours, he had over 2 million followers. His Instagram profile displays a throwback pic of a young Hov. His first post was promoting the movie and soundtrack he produced, The Harder They Fall. In his IG Story, he shared a countdown to the Netflix premiere of the Western film, which stars Jonathan Majors,…

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Reggaeton Artist, Kerr Yen, Robbed At Gunpoint in front of Recording Studio in Miami

Hulda Hicks

Latin artist, Kerr Yen, who has worked with a number of platinum artists including Ñejo, Anonimus, Chucky73, and J Alvarez was robbed by two armed men at gunpoint in front of a recording studio. The suspect fled in a truck described as a gray-colored pickup after shots were fired. The robber was described as a Hispanic man between the ages of 20 and 30 years old with short, cropped hair who was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. The Puerto Rican rapper is signed with Ikon Music and was…

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Drake Shows Off Diamond Emoji Chain
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Drake Shows Off Diamond Emoji Chain

Chad Mauli

Drake loves his emojis. After debuting the emoji-filled cover for Certified Lover Boy, the OVO boss has now added an emoji chain to his collection. The diamond-covered necklace features 23 iced-out emoji charms including an owl, devil, piano, pill, tongue, heart, skull, eggplant, and the pregnant woman emoji, which is famously featured on his Damien Hirst-designed album cover. But making the chain was no easy task, according to the jeweler. “@champagnepapi thank you for trusting us with the project wasn’t easy but I think we killed it,” wrote NYCLUXURY, who…

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Cardi B Says Rappers Are Making ‘Depressing’ Music
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Cardi B Says Rappers Are Making ‘Depressing’ Music

Chad Mauli

Cardi B is ready to turn up. While going on Instagram Live on Halloween, the “Up” rapper lamented about the state of hip-hop. Cardi said she’s tired of hearing the same “depressing” songs in the club and wants to make music that makes people “turn the f**k up.” “I came from the street club. And now that I’m in the game and everything and I be seeing all these motherfu**ers on Twitter like, ‘You need to have rap, you need to have bars, you need to have this…'” she told…

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See Rihanna, Cardi B, The Weeknd, & Ciara’s Halloween Costumes
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See Rihanna, Cardi B, The Weeknd, & Ciara’s Halloween Costumes

Chad Mauli

The stars played dress up once again while celebrating Halloween all weekend long. From the creepy to the crazy, sexy, cool, they spared no expense nailing their over-the-top looks. Rihanna proved that her drip was too hard as she recreated one of Gunna’s famous fit pics. She made fans do a double take, rocking braids, black shorts, a leather vest, and Rick Owens sneaker boots (which she called the “Gunna’z”), completing the look with several chains and sunglasses. She even mimicked Gunna’s exact poses, prompting a reaction from the YSL…

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The Fugees Delay Reunion Tour To 2022
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The Fugees Delay Reunion Tour To 2022

Chad Mauli

The Fugees are not quite ready to hit the road. The legendary hip-hop group consisting of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel has delayed its reunion tour to 2022. In a post on their official Instagram account, the trio announced plans to add more dates when the trek kicks off early next year. “Dates for our upcoming Fugees 25th Anniversary Tour are moving to early 2022 to ensure the best chance that all cities on the tour are fully open so we can perform for as many fans…

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Meek Mill Walks Off Plane over ‘Racist’ Flight Attendant
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Meek Mill Walks Off Plane over ‘Racist’ Flight Attendant

Chad Mauli

Meek Mill threatened to walk off a plane after an encounter with what he calls a “racist” flight attendant. The Expensive Pain rapper boarded a private jet on Friday (Oct. 29) shortly before he was confronted by a crew member, who accused him and his crew of smoking weed. In video shared to his Instagram Story, Meek can be seen sitting on the plane and addressing the man. “We just stepped on here 30 seconds ago,” he tells the attendant, who claims he smelled weed. https://twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/1454440000423141383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1454440000423141383%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F10%2F30%2Fmeek-mill-walks-off-plane-racist-flight-attendant%2F After realizing that he…

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Will Smith Says He Contemplated Suicide
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Will Smith Says He Contemplated Suicide

Chad Mauli

Will Smith is opening up about a recent dark period in his life. The actor reveals that he contemplated suicide while filming his upcoming YouTube Originals docuseries, “Will Smith: The Best Shape of My Life,” in which he sets out to lose 20 pounds in 20 weeks after gaining weight during quarantine. “This began as a journey to get into the best shape of my life,” the King Richard star says in the trailer. https://youtu.be/S8p63B_xe2M However, he admits the process also took a toll on his mental health. “When I…

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Jay-Z Drops ‘The Harder They Fall’ Soundtrack Featuring Lauryn Hill, Kid Cudi, & Jadakiss
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Jay-Z Drops ‘The Harder They Fall’ Soundtrack Featuring Lauryn Hill, Kid Cudi, & Jadakiss

Chad Mauli

JAY-Z unveils the star-studded soundtrack to The Harder They Fall. The 14-track companion to the Jeymes Samuel-directed film features powerhouse collaborations from JAY-Z and Kid Cudi on “Guns Go Bang.” Hov also joins Jadakiss, Conway the Machine, and BackRoad Gee on “King Kong Riddim,” while Ms. Lauryn Hill can be heard alongside Fatoumata Diawara on “Black Woman.” Other contributors include CeeLo Green, Seal, Koffee, and Barrington Levy. “We just love to bend things and play with the music and put sound beds over things that people don’t think is typical,”…

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Alicia Keys Debuts New Single ‘Best of Me’
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Alicia Keys Debuts New Single ‘Best of Me’

Chad Mauli

Ahead of her double album KEYS, Alicia Keys presents her newest single “Best of Me.” The slow-burning groove was written by Alicia and Raphael Saadiq and samples Sade’s “Cherish the Day.” She has released two versions, the “Original” and the “Unlocked” produced by Mike WiLL Made-It. “Every time I hear this song I lose my mind!!” said Alicia. “Get ready to be addicted.” Alicia has also shared a preview of the romantic video, which co-stars her husband Swizz Beatz. https://twitter.com/aliciakeys/status/1453900773570473989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1453900773570473989%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F10%2F28%2Falicia-keys-best-of-me%2F “Best of Me” follows “LALA (Unlocked)” with Swae Lee off…

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FAMED, Taking Artists From Overlooked, To Overbooked

Hulda Hicks

FAMED is trusted by artists to use their life story to make their dreams a reality and inspire others the same is possible. The music industry is a place where gatekeepers at the door control who succeeds and whose career becomes a moment in time. That reality changes now. New York based company, FAMED was launched with the mission of promoting independent artists with marketing resources and connections otherwise out of their reach. The international PR firm specializes in making success stories where others fail to see their potential and…

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Travis Scott Announces Astroworld Festival Lineup
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Travis Scott Announces Astroworld Festival Lineup

Chad Mauli

Travis Scott has revealed the lineup for his Astroworld Festival. The two-day fest will return to NRG Park in Houston on Nov. 5 and 6 with a star-studded set of performers, which were personally hand-picked by Travis himself. In addition to a headlining performance from the Houston rapper, the 2021 lineup includes SZA, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, Young Thug, Tame Impala, Bad Bunny, Master P, 21 Savage, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Other performers include Don Toliver, Baby Keem, Toro y Moi, BIA, Chief Keef, and Sheck Wes, among others.…

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Mac Miller’s Drug Supplier Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Charge
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Mac Miller’s Drug Supplier Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Charge

Chad Mauli

The man who supplied the deadly pills that killed Mac Miller has accepted a plea deal. According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Stephen Walter pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of fentanyl. Prosecutors agreed to drop the second drug-related charge, conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Walter is accused of indirectly giving Mac’s alleged dealer, Cameron James Pettit, deadly Percocet tablets that ended up causing him to overdose. Pettit contacted Walter, who sent a runner, Ryan Reavis, to drop them off at Miller’s house on Sept. 5, 2018.…

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Drake Celebrates 35th Birthday with ‘Narcos’-Themed Party
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Drake Celebrates 35th Birthday with ‘Narcos’-Themed Party

Chad Mauli

The Boy turns 35. Drake rounded up his closest friends while celebrating at his Narcos-themed birthday party, dubbed “Chico Amante” (translation lover boy). The star-studded bash was held at Goya Studios in Hollywood on Saturday night with guests including Offset, Jack Harlow, Future, 24kGoldn, and Drake’s father, Dennis Graham. In a nod to the Netflix series, tables were covered with money and bricks of fake cocaine, while “Chico Amante” merch was handed out to partygoers. Drizzy dressed for the occasion in a cowboy hat and boots, fringe jacket, and denim…

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Boosie Badazz Unleashes Homophobic Rant on Lil Nas X
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Boosie Badazz Unleashes Homophobic Rant on Lil Nas X

Chad Mauli

Lil Nas X and Boosie Badazz continue to be at war. While on Instagram Live on Saturday morning, Nas trolled his followers by suggesting that he had a collaboration with Boosie despite their well-documented history. https://twitter.com/rapalert4/status/1451959612706525184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1451959612706525184%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F10%2F24%2Fboosie-badazz-lil-nas-x-homophobic-rant%2F Nas’ suggestion that they had a song together was enough to send Boosie off the handle. Taking to Twitter, the Baton Rouge rapper responded with a vile homophobic tirade against the “Industry Baby” hitmaker. “STOP TROLLING ME F***OT LOL ‼️ U A WHOLE BITCH PLAYING WITH A GANGSTA SMH U CAN KEEP SUCKING D**K…

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Adele Ranks Her Favorite Beyoncé Albums
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Adele Ranks Her Favorite Beyoncé Albums

Chad Mauli

Adele is sharing her favorite Beyoncé albums. While answering Vogue’s “73 Questions” at her home in L.A., the “Easy On Me” singer was given the tough task of ranking Queen Bey’s top three albums. “That could be controversial. The Hive might come and kill me,” Adele joked before sharing her “personal favorites.” At the top of her list is Bey’s third studio album I Am… Sasha Fierce. The “sublime double album” was followed by 2016’s Lemonade. https://youtu.be/544DTGHIBM0 Her third choice was a toss up, but she ultimately went with B’Day.…

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