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Lil Durk and India Royale Address Breakup Rumors

Chad Mauli Oct 23, 2021

Lil Durk and India Royale are still going strong. On Thursday, there were rumors that the couple had broken up after Durk unfollowed India on Instagram. To add to the speculation, India deleted all photos of the Chicago rapper from her account. Lil Durk and India Royale are still going strong. On Thursday, there were rumors that the couple had broken up after Durk unfollowed India on Instagram. To add to the speculation, India deleted all photos of the Chicago rapper from her account. View this post on Instagram A…

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Nicki Minaj and Young Thug Join Elton John on ‘Always Love You’

Chad Mauli Oct 23, 2021

Elton John’s new album The Lockdown Sessions arrives today featuring appearances from Lil Nas X, 6LACK, and Stevie Wonder. The star-studded set also includes a collaboration with Nicki Minaj and Young Thug, who join the 74-year-old icon on “Always Love You.” Sir Elton kicks off the piano-driven track before the Punk rapper adds his super slimey flow. The Queen comes through with bars and vocals, which she previously teased. “Once upon a time when we rolled out / But now, baby, oh no, you sold out,” Nicki raps on her…

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Eve Says There Are ‘A Lot of Clones’ In Hip-Hop

Chad Mauli Oct 21, 2021

Eve is weighing in on the state of hip-hop. While promoting her new ABC show “Queens” on “The Daily Show,” the Philly rapper-turned-actress was asked what she thinks of hip-hop now versus when she was coming up in the late ’90s/early 2000s. Eve kept it real, revealing that she feels there is not enough originality in hip-hop today. “There’s a lot of clones,” she told Trevor Noah. “I feel like back in the day, uniqueness was celebrated and I think now there’s a lot of the sameness and that to…

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Crypto Group Buys Wu-Tang Album for $4 Million

Chad Mauli Oct 21, 2021

The new owner of Wu-Tang Clan’s unreleased album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin has been revealed. On Wednesday, a group called PleasrDAO announced that it has purchased the only existing copy from the U.S. government for $4 million. PleasrDAO, which consists of 70 members, describes itself as “a collective of artists, anons, crypto degens, cypherpunks, and visionaries.” The 31-track album was seized from convicted pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli, known as “Pharma Bro,” and sold in July to an anonymous buyer for an undisclosed amount. Proceeds from the sale went…

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Big Sean Unleashes Freestyle for L.A. Leakers

Chad Mauli Oct 21, 2021

Big Sean is back in beast mode. After over a decade, the Detroit rapper delivered his first freestyle for Power 106’s L.A. Leakers where he rapped over four different beats—from Drake to Kanye West. With Hit-Boy by his side, he reflected about being with Kobe Bryant on Jan. 1, 2020 (“Trapped inside a year that can’t get no worse”) and referenced his girlfriend Jhené Aiko (“Just like NBA players in my girl’s DMs”). He also brought up the Tuskegee experiment (“They’ve been exploiting us since we got off this ship”).…

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Nicki Minaj Addresses Delay in Responding To Harassment Lawsuit

Chad Mauli Oct 19, 2021

Nicki Minaj is revealing why she didn’t respond to the harassment lawsuit filed against her and her husband, Kenneth Petty. In legal documents, obtained by Complex, the rapper says her failure to formally respond to the complaint in a timely matter was an “innocent mistake.” In August, Petty’s attempted rape victim, Jennifer Hough, sued the couple over alleged harassment and intimidation tactics, claiming that one of Minaj’s associates offered her a $20,000 bribe in order to get her to recant her rape claims. Petty was convicted of first-degree attempted rape…

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Kanye West Legally Changes His Name to Ye

Chad Mauli Oct 19, 2021

Call him Ye. Kanye West has legally changed his name from Kanye Omari West to “Ye” after a court signed off on his petition. In August, the Yeezy mogul filed legal documents asking a court to bestow him with the new moniker and the judge just made it official. Kanye has gone by the nickname “Ye” for years, even hinting at the name change back in September 2018. “the being formally known as Kanye West,” he tweeted. “I am YE.” https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1046064289944080388?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1046064289944080388%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F10%2F18%2Fkanye-west-legally-changes-name-to-ye%2F After his new name was official, Ye took to…

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Will Smith Reveals Body Transformation after Fitness Journey

Chad Mauli Oct 19, 2021

Will Smith is shedding his quarantine body. After saying he was in the “worst shape of my life,” the 53-year-old actor hit the gym and made a commitment to get in the best shape of his life. Five months later, he revealed the ripped results of his transformation. In a TikTok video, Smith is seen getting out of bed before beginning his regimented workout, which includes lifting weights, doing pull-ups, and running track. “And to think Sundays used to be for muffins 😂 #bestshapeofmylife,” he captioned the clip. View this…

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Tyga Speaks Out After Domestic Violence Allegations

Chad Mauli Oct 17, 2021

Tyga is breaking his silence in the wake of domestic violence allegations against him. On Tuesday, the rapper turned himself into the Los Angeles Police Department after his ex-girlfriend Camaryn Swanson accused him of physically assaulting her during a dispute. The L.A. Country Sheriff’s inmate record shows that the 31-year-old, whose real name is Michael Stevenson, was booked for a felony on Oct. 12 at 9:10 a.m. and released several hours later on $50,000 bond. However, Tyga denies that he was arrested or charged, and says that he voluntarily took…

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Bow Wow Throws Shade at Omarion, Threatens To Quit ‘Millennium Tour’

Chad Mauli Oct 17, 2021

There’s more drama on the “Millenium Tour.” Bow Wow took to social media on early Saturday morning to share his frustrations over the arena trek headlined by Omarion. “Too much bitching and complaining on this tour! Im bussn cats asses EVERY NIGHT! Every night they try and complain and take something away from me! I give 1000% and yall know it! ATL I HOPE YALL SHOW TOGETHER! IMA BUSS YALL ASS FOR 45 mins straight! TRY ME!” he wrote. Without saying Omarion’s name, Bow Wow threatened to quit the tour…

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Suspect In Pop Smoke’s Murder Says He Told Shooter To Use ‘Vase’ Not Gun

Chad Mauli Oct 17, 2021

The sole adult suspect charged with murdering Pop Smoke insists he did not intend for the rapper to get killed. Corey Walker, 20, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Friday as his defense lawyer, Christopher Darden, filed a motion to dismiss his murder and robbery charges, claiming that Walker was opposed to any violence before Pop Smoke was fatally shot during a home invasion robbery on Feb. 19, 2020. “It is clear from the evidence that did not enter the house, was not armed, and did not personally kill the…

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Stream Young Thug’s New Album ‘Punk’

Chad Mauli Oct 15, 2021

Young Thug goes Punk. Two years after announcing the title, the Atlanta rapper finally releases his highly-anticipated sophomore album. On his most personal project yet, Thugger pulls in heavy-hitters like J. Cole, Doja Cat, and Future. Drake and Travis Scott team up on “Bubbly,” while Post Malone and A$AP Rocky join forces on “Livin It Up.” The 20 tracks also include appearances from the late Mac Miller and Juice WRLD, plus Gunna and fun.’s Nate Ruess. Thug takes a more serious and “storytelling” approach on the follow-up to his 2019…

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Summer Walker and JT Team Up On ‘Ex For A Reason’

Chad Mauli Oct 15, 2021

Summer is back in season. Ahead of her new album, Summer Walker teams up with JT of City Girls on her new single “Ex for a Reason.” On the ’90s-inspired R&B jam, produced by Buddah Bless and Sean Garrett, Summer kicks her unfaithful man to the curb, while JT gives him a piece of her mind. “Don’t fight over a ni**a that got his attention all over the place….I hope y’all learn from my mistakes,” said Summer, who broke up with her baby daddy London On Da Track earlier this…

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Adele Returns with New Single ‘Easy On Me’

Chad Mauli Oct 15, 2021

Adele is back. Six years since her last album, the pop powerhouse returns with “Easy On Me,” the lead single off her upcoming fourth studio album 30. The emotive piano ballad, which she co-wrote with Greg Kurstin, is accompanied by a music video, directed by Xavier Dolan (“Hello”). In the video, which starts out in black and white, she sells the same house that she used in the video for “Hello” and moves out. She drives down the street as sheet music flies out the back seat of her car.…

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Lil Durk Drops New Song ‘Pissed Me Off’

Chad Mauli Oct 15, 2021

Lil Durk is feeling some type of way. The Chicago rapper unleashes his new song “Pissed Me Off.” On the rattling street banger, produced by wait matthew!, he calls out the fake friends and dedicates the two-minute track to the late King Von and his brother DThang. Durk can also be heard alongside 21 Savage and G Herbo on Nardo Wick’s remix to “Who Want Smoke??” as well as Slimelife Shawty’s single “Suit Me Up.” He is currently on tour with Lil Baby. Their “Back Outside Tour” wraps Friday in…

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Fat Joe Says Dababy Is Today’s Version Of Tupac

Chad Mauli Oct 13, 2021

DaBaby is today’s Tupac, according to Fat Joe. During his visit to “Rap City ’21,” Big Tigger put Joe in the hot seat and asked him to name the “2021 version” of some rap legends. When he brought up Tupac Shakur, Joe hesitated, realizing that it was not easy to compare the greats. “It’s hard to be these guys…You asking me some crazy stuff,” he said before responding, “I would say DaBaby.” https://youtu.be/bl2c_RfArCo His response stirred a debate on social media, with most condemning Joe for the comparison. “Fat Joe…

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Justine Skye Alludes To Breakup with Giveon

Chad Mauli Oct 13, 2021

Justine Skye and Giveon are seemingly over. Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, Justine alluded to her split with the “Heartbreak Anniversary” singer, but did not mention him by name. “A man wouldn’t know how to treat you right if you gave them a manual.. I know I shouldn’t but I really can’t help but blame myself for not saving enough love for me in the end 💔 whatever idc anymore I’m done,” she wrote in a since-deleted tweet. In a series of subsequent tweets, a heartbroken Justine reflected on her…

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Diddy Thirsts Over Yung Miami Photos

Chad Mauli Oct 11, 2021

Diddy is not hiding his feelings for Yung Miami. After the two were spotted getting cozy earlier this year, the Bad Boy is once again showing the City Girl love. Miami posted a series of sexy pics on Instagram over the weekend, which had Diddy feeling some type of way. “AWWWW SHIIIIIIT !!!!” an excited Puff commented on the thirst trap, along with the flame and sunglasses face emoji. He also added, “SHAWTY WOP!!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) This is not…

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Kim Kardashian Jokes About Divorcing Kanye West on ‘SNL’

Chad Mauli Oct 11, 2021

Live from New York, it’s Kim Kardashian West. The billionaire beauty mogul made her highly-anticipated “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut last night. During her opening monologue, she poked fun at her famous family, including estranged husband Kanye West. “I’ve been very blessed in this life, and I’m grateful for everything, honestly, all the ups, all the downs,” said Kim. “I mean, I married the best rapper of all time. Not only that, he’s the richest Black man in America, a talented, legit genius, who gave me four incredible kids.” She…

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Makes His Rap Debut on Tech N9ine’s ‘Face Off’

Chad Mauli Oct 9, 2021

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson can add rapper to his résumé. The box office king makes his rapping debut on Tech N9ne’s new single, “Face Off,” which also features Joey Cool and King Iso. “I love music. Anytime in my movies when I can implement some musical elements, I always love doing that,” The Rock told Variety. The Jungle Cruise star has been a longtime fan of the independent rapper and has shared his music on social media. A few years ago, the two met in-person on set of HBO’s “Ballers,”…