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Future Returns With His New Album ‘I Never Liked You’

Chad Mauli Apr 29, 2022

The wizard returns. Two years since his last album, Future is back to feed the streets with I Never Liked You. The 16 tracks include a pair of appearances from his frequent collaborator Drake on “I’m On One” and “Wait for U,” which also features Tems. Gunna and Young Thug team up on “For a Nut,” while Kanye West guests on “Keep It Burnin,” for which they also released a video. Other guests include Kodak Black (“Voodoo”) and EST Gee (“Chickens”). https://youtu.be/fV5NzrTmqZM I Never Liked You, which follows 2020’s High…

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Stream Kehlani’s New Album ‘Blue Water Road’

Chad Mauli Apr 29, 2022

Kehlani returns with her first album in two years, blue water road. On her third studio album, named after a street in Malibu where she recorded the album, the R&B songstress showcases her growth and maturity. In addition to “up at night” with Justin Bieber, the 13-track set features appearances from Blxst, Jessie Reyez, Syd, Thundercat, and Ambré. Executive produced by Pop Wansel, the project also includes the previously-released tracks “altar” and “little story.” “blue water road is a destination in my mind,” Kehlani explained. “I’m giving everyone access. It’s…

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Future Drops Trailer For Kanye West Collaboration ‘Keep It Burning’

Chad Mauli Apr 27, 2022

In less than four days, Future is set to release his new album I Never Liked You. After announcing the album title, he has shared a preview of his collaboration with Kanye West, reportedly titled “Keep It Burning.” “Cross me so much, I got nails in my hand / City on fire,” Ye raps in the video trailer before Hndrxx sets it off on his verse. The song originally appeared on an early version of Ye’s DONDA 2, which Future executive produced, before it was removed from the album. https://twitter.com/Epic_Records/status/1519081582375567360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1519081582375567360%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F04%2F26%2Ffuture-kanye-west-keep-it-burning-trailer%2F…

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Bobby Shmurda Says He Would Rather Get A Verse From Pop Smoke Than Jay-Z

Chad Mauli Apr 27, 2022

Bobby Shmurda was put in the hot seat during a recent interview. While speaking with DJ Akademiks, the Brooklyn rapper was asked if he would rather have a verse from Pop Smoke or JAY-Z. Akademiks explained that the Pop Smoke song would be a “smash” and that the “whole New York City gonna love it” before suggesting the flip, a song with the GOAT himself, Hov. Shmurda didn’t hesitate at all when choosing Pop Smoke. He even started imitating what the late rapper would sound like on their song. “That’s…

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50 Cent Defends Coi Leray Over Album Sales

Chad Mauli Apr 25, 2022

50 Cent is coming to Coi Leray’s defense. After being criticized for the underwhelming first-week sales of her album, the hip-hop mogul stepped in to call for an end to the hate. “Now would be a good time to stop hating on @coileray,” 50 wrote alongside a photo of Coi on Instagram. The “Power” producer also announced that he wants to put the 24-year-old rapper on one of his TV shows. “I’m gonna make her show up on your Tv,” he added. “STOP worrying about a first week WORK.” Coi…

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Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up About Tory Lanez Shooting In Emotional Interview

Chad Mauli Apr 25, 2022

Megan Thee Stallion is sitting down for her first interview about the shooting allegedly involving Tory Lanez. Speaking with Gayle King for “CBS Mornings,” the “Plan B” rapper got emotional as she reflected on the traumatic incident for which Tory pleaded not guilty to assault and weapons charges. She confirmed that there was an argument in the car following a dispute in the Hollywood Hills in July 2020 during which Megan said she wanted to go, but the others passengers did not. “That’s like normal friend stuff. We fuss about…

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Rihanna Reportedly ‘Forced To Cancel Baby Shower’ After A$AP Rocky Arrest

Chad Mauli Apr 23, 2022

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna were reportedly forced to cancel their baby shower following his arrest this week. The rapper and his pregnant girlfriend were arriving back from Barbados on Wednesday morning when he was detained by cops at a private terminal at LAX. He was held on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and released after posting $550,000 bail. According to The Sun, Rihanna was emotional and had been “crying non-stop” after being blindsided by the arrest. “She’s heavily pregnant and these are very serious accusations, it’s a nightmare…

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Kris Jenner Claims Blac Chyna Threatened To Kill Kylie Jenner

Chad Mauli Apr 23, 2022

More explosive testimony is emerging from the courtroom in Blac Chyna’s trial against the Kardashians. While taking the stand in Los Angeles on Thursday, Kris Jenner claimed that both Kylie Jenner and her then-boyfriend Tyga told her that Rob Kardashian’s ex once threatened to kill her youngest daughter. Jenner testified that she was “alarmed” when Kylie informed her about the alleged threat years ago. According to Page Six, Kris also said that Tyga told her on several occasions that Chyna allegedly tried to physically attack him with a knife. “Of…

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Pooh Shiesty Sentenced To 63 Months In Gun Case

Chad Mauli Apr 21, 2022

Pooh Shiesty was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for his gun conspiracy conviction. The 22-year-old Memphis rapper, whose real name is Lontrell Donell Williams Jr., was indicted in June 2021 on four counts in connection to an October 2020 shooting outside a Florida hotel. According to Rolling Stone, prosecutors alleged Williams accepted a bag of marijuana and examined a pair of sneakers before he pulled out a weapon and fired, hitting the alleged victim in the buttocks. Williams reached a plea deal with prosecutors and pleaded…

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6ix9ine Calls Out Nicki Minaj For ‘Threatening’ Barbz

Chad Mauli Apr 21, 2022

No one is off limits when it comes to 6ix9ine. Despite collaborating on their chart-topping hit “TROLLZ,” the infamous rapper couldn’t help but criticize Nicki Minaj after she called on her Barbz to boost the YouTube views for “We Go Up,” her collaboration with Fivio Foreign, with whom 6ix9ine has beef. “If y’all don’t do what needs to be done with the #WeGoUpVideo I will significantly and I DO mean significantly…delay the…the…the…oh what’s the word… oh! the album,” Nicki tweeted. “That’s right. *sighs* the album *devil wears Prada Meryl Streep…

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6ix9ine Claims Money He’s Flaunting Is Fake Amid Lawsuit

Chad Mauli Apr 19, 2022

6ix9ine is claiming he’s broke despite flaunting millions of dollars. Last week, the “GINÉ” rapper posted a video on Instagram where he walks around with what he claims is $2 million in cash while surrounded by a fleet of luxury cars. “I do not cap. This is really my lifestyle. This is how I really live,” he said while showing off several diamond watches, which he claims cost as much as a house. “I really got your net worth in my trunk,” he said as he popped open the hood…

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Pusha T Announces ‘It’s Almost Dry’ Release Date

Chad Mauli Apr 19, 2022

Pusha T has finally put a date on it. The rapper has announced that his highly-anticipated fourth solo album It’s Almost Dry will arrive on Friday, April 22. Produced entirely by Kanye West and Pharrell Williams, the album has produced the singles “Diet Coke,” “Hear Me Clearly,” and “Neck & Wrist” with JAY-Z and Pharrell. Along with the date, he shared a trailer featuring a new song. https://twitter.com/PUSHA_T/status/1516112684965634055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1516112684965634055%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F04%2F18%2Fpusha-t-announces-its-almost-dry-release-date%2F “I had the best of both worlds in regards to production and in regards to two people that actually understand who I…

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Rihanna And A$Ap Rocky Escape To Barbados Amid False Breakup Rumors

Chad Mauli Apr 17, 2022

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are getting out of town. Amid the erroneous reports of a breakup and cheating allegations, the couple headed to Barbados. The singer, 34, and rapper, 33, were seen arriving at Grantly Adams International Airport in Rihanna’s native island on Friday night. In footage, obtained by The Shade Room, the two walked out of the airport and got into a sprinter van. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) Their getaway comes amid rumors that Rocky cheated on his pregnant girlfriend…

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Big Sean Brings Out Jhené Aiko And YG, Debuts New Song At Coachella

Chad Mauli Apr 17, 2022

Go big or go home. Two years after the festival was canceled in the wake of the pandemic, Big Sean made his long-awaited Coachella debut with a stellar set in Indio, Calif., on Friday (April 15). His 45-minute performance at the Sahara tent, one of the highlights of Day 1, opened with “Paradise” before continuing with his standout verses from “Mercy” and “Clique” during which he shouted out Kanye West and the whole G.O.O.D. Music crew. “To go to performing for 15 people, not knowing who the f**k I am,…

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Cardi B Joins Kay Flock On New Single ‘Shake It’

Chad Mauli Apr 15, 2022

Cardi B takes it back to the Bronx. After collaborating with Summer Walker, the Grammy-winning rapper links with Kay Flock on the drill star’s new single “Shake It” featuring Dougie B and Bory300. Cardi reps the Boogie Down Bronx on the drill anthem, which samples Akon’s 2005 hit “Bananza (Belly Dancer),” “I’m not a step up, bitch, I’m a stomper / All of my opps get mixed with the grabba / Broke bitch said she was gon’ touch me / She lyin’, hakuna matata,” Bardi raps over the Elias Beats-produced…

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Cardi B And Offset Reveal Their Son’s Name And Share First Photos

Chad Mauli Apr 15, 2022

Cardi B and Offset’s son is ready to make his debut. Over seven months after welcoming their second child together, the couple has finally revealed the name of their son, Wave Set Cephus. Taking to Instagram, the “Up” rapper shared the first full photos of her stylish son lounging in a swing with two diamond chains around his neck. Offset also shared a photo of his iced-out baby boy and captioned it, “WAVE SET CEPHUS.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cardi B (@iamcardib) View this post…

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Post Malone Readies New Album For May

Chad Mauli Apr 13, 2022

The wait is almost over. Post Malone’s new album twelve carat toothache is set to arrive sometime next month, according to his manager Dre London, who made the announcement on Instagram Monday. “Results Or Excuses Choose Your Side! @postmalone album coming next month!” London captioned a video of him playing tennis. “What u want in life results or excuses!!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dre London (@drelondon) It’s been two-and-a-half years since Post released his last album, Hollywood’s Bleeding. In a recent interview with Billboard, he…

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Playboi Carti Says Iggy Azalea Is The ‘Best Mother In The World’

Chad Mauli Apr 13, 2022

Playboi Carti has a whole lotta love for Iggy Azalea. Despite a contentious past, the “Sky” rapper had nothing but kind words to say about the mother of his son. In a rare interview with XXL, Carti opened up about his relationship with Iggy and revealed why she’s the “best mother in the world.” “She’s a great mom. I love her to death,” he told the magazine before confirming that they are no longer together. “I’m single. She’s single now. But that’s one of the best mothers in the world.…

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Kodak Black Calls Out Jada Pinkett: ‘You Don’t Deserve Will Smith’

Chad Mauli Apr 11, 2022

Kodak Black is weighing in on Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s relationship. While on Instagram Live, the “Super Gremlin” rapper called out the Girls Trip actress for previous comments she made about her husband, who slapped Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife during last month’s Oscars. “Jada Pinkett, baby, you was out of pocket. You out of pocket for that shit,” Kodak said before telling Jada to link with him. “Come f**k with me. That’s what you need to do ’cause that shit you doing,…

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T.I. Responds To Being Booed At Comedy Show

Chad Mauli Apr 11, 2022

T.I. faced his toughest crowd yet. The rapper-turned-comedian took the stage during the April Fools Comedy Jam at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Saturday (April 9) alongside comedians like Rip Micheals, Nick Cannon, Eddie Griffin, Bruce Bruce, and Michael Blackson. But instead of performing, the Atlanta MC put his stand-up skills on display. A video clip shows Tip telling a joke where he defines the word “anonymity,” but it fell flat and the audience quickly turned on him. “Well, Goddamn,” he said upon noticing that he was being booed. “You got…