Lil Wayne is taking a trip down memory lane. In honor of the 18th anniversary of his fourth studio album Tha Carter, Weezy took to Instagram to reflect on the album’s impact. The Young Money icon admitted that he was unsure how it would be received at first, but he was confident that it would become a “classic.” “18 years ago I had no idea of what you’d think abt this album and I was worried abt what it’d do but I never doubted what it would be,” he wrote.…
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Ciara is leveling up with a new record deal. The R&B superstar has signed to Republic Records and Uptown Records in partnership with her independent label, Beauty Marks Entertainment, it was announced today. https://twitter.com/ciara/status/1542209856932904963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1542209856932904963%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F06%2F29%2Fciara-signs-with-republic-uptown-records%2F “I am thrilled to partner with Uptown/Republic Records through my own label imprint Beauty Marks Entertainment,” said Ciara. “Wendy and I have been in discussion to work together for some time and the enthusiasm that her and the entire team have expressed over this new project marks an exciting new chapter in my career. I am…
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Lil Durk got into a physical confrontation with a fan who allegedly dissed King Von. Video footage shows the Chicago rapper coming face to face with a man at one of his concerts in the Netherlands. Some words were exchanged before Durk shoves the person. Security then stepped in and pushed the man down the stairs as Durk stared him down. It’s unclear what was said, but according to Akademiks, the concertgoer tried to disrespect Durk’s friend and signee, the late King Von, who was killed in Atlanta in November…
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Chaka Zulu has been hospitalized following a shooting. The music executive and longtime manager for Ludacris was shot Sunday night in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, according to local station 11Alive. Officers responded to multiple persons shot at 2293 Peachtree Rd. around 11:35 p.m. where they discovered three adult males with gunshot wounds. All three victims were transported to the hospital where one of them was pronounced dead. Chaka’s condition is described as “critical but stable,” a source tells Okayplayer. https://youtu.be/VjerPVL_DE4 An investigation is active and ongoing, but no arrests…
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Congratulations are in order for Rick Ross. The Maybach Music mogul has revealed that he is officially a grandfather after his daughter Toie Roberts gave birth to her first child. Rozay celebrated the big news by popping a bottle of his own Luc Belaire champagne on his balcony in Paris. “I gotta bust this, ’cause you know why, I’m now a grandfather,” said Ross, who declared himself a “Gucci Grampa” in an Instagram Story. He also wrote “Congrats” to his daughter alongside three heart emojis. https://twitter.com/BongoNewsTV/status/1540331089897705481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1540331089897705481%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F06%2F25%2Frick-ross-reveals-hes-a-grandfather%2F This is the first…
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Chris Brown is taking a trip down memory lane. Over a decade since his infamous feud with Drake, the Breezy singer revisited their storied past, which started over their mutual love interest, Rihanna. In 2012, things escalated after a fight broke out between the two and their entourages at a New York nightclub. When asked about the altercation during an interview with “Drink Champs,” Chris downplayed their involvement. “That wasn’t even between me and him to be real, we wasn’t nowhere near each other when the shit happened. It was…
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Breezy season is here. After much anticipation, Chris Brown returns with his 10th studio album Breezy. His first solo album in three years is a star-studded affair. In addition to “Call Me Every Day” with Wizkid, the 24-track set features Lil Durk, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez, H.E.R., Ella Mai, Blxst, and Lil Baby. Jack Harlow and Breezy bring the summer vibes on “Psychic,” while Lil Wayne delivers what Chris calls one of his “hardest verses” on “Possessive.” Leading up to the release, Chris dropped a series of singles including “WE…
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Run it up. YG teams up with Tyga, BIA, and 21 Savage on his new banger “Run.” The song arrives alongside a cinematic video, which went viral after they teased it on social media. In the clip, YG and Tyga take cues from the Kardashians and dress up as a couple of Calabasas women, complete with wigs and makeup, before robbing a bank. “Run” is expected to appear on YG’s fifth studio album album Pray for Me, which previously spawned the single “Scared Money” with J. Cole and Moneybagg Yo.…
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Travis Scott is pushing a multi-million dollar whip. The “Hold That Heat” rapper was spotted driving through his home of Brentwood, Calif. on Tuesday in a new Bugatti Veyron Chiron Super Sport. The rare sports car, which has a top speed of over 300 mph, starts at $3.5 million, but according to TMZ, Travis’ ride cost a whopping $5.5 million. Only 30 of the vehicles were made. Travis gave fans a peek of his pricey new whip, posting a photo of the steering wheel and blue interior while in the…
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Chris Brown may be headed into the Verzuz ring after all. The R&B superstar has been vocal about his thoughts on a potential Verzuz battle, but he could be singing a new tune. During an interview with Big Boy, Chris revealed that he has been in talks with the powers that be. “I’ma keep it a hundred. I’ve been talking to the people so we might figure something out but I ain’t gon’ say nothing yet. I ain’t gonna get nobody hype yet,” he teased. However, he made it clear…
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Lil Uzi Vert has some amazing new ink. The “Neon Guts” rapper has revealed his latest tattoos, which cover his entire chest and back. The front features a mythological creature with a snake wrapping around his head. On his back is another intricate piece that replaces his previous wing tattoos. L.A. tattoo artist Ganga, who has done work for Lil Durk, 2 Chainz, and Polo G, was responsible for Uzi’s astonishing tattoo transformation, which took hours to complete. Fans shared their praise in the comments. “That tattoo artist did a…
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Drake’s domination continues. Just 48 hours after releasing Honestly, Nevermind, early sales estimates are in. According to HITS Daily Double, Drake’s surprise album is projected to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 210-230,000. That would put the 14-track album in the same vicinity as his 2020 mixtape Dark Lane Demo Tapes, which opened with 223,000 and has amassed a total of 1.7 million in activity to date. Honestly, Nevermind earned 61 million streams worldwide on Spotify on its release day and broke the record…
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Drake is setting the trends. On Friday, the Toronto rapper released his surprise seventh studio album Honestly, Nevermind featuring dance and house music. But not everyone was a fan of his new sound, which was a noticeable departure from his previous hip-hop-heavy albums. Social media weighed in with their thoughts, sharing memes and jokes about Drake’s surprising sound. “I thought Drake was finna rap his ass off. He gave us Forever 21, Hot Topic, H&M ass music,” tweeted one person, while another joked, “Drake got my hips swaying like a…
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Kendrick Lamar journeys to Ghana for the first time in his new mini-documentary for Spotify. Following the release of his chart-topping album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, the global superstar visited Accra for “A Day in Ghana with Kendrick Lamar.” He immersed himself in the culture and imparted some words of wisdom on his young fans. While the internet was busy dissecting his newest body of work, Kendrick was enjoying himself on the beach. “I couldn’t even tell you what day it is,” he said. “I’m just being in…
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Lil Wayne was forced to cancel an overseas festival appearance after he was denied entry into the U.K. The Young Money rapper was slated to perform at the Strawberries & Creem Festival on Saturday, June 18, but he was refused entry by the Home Office at the “last minute,” festival organizers announced Wednesday. “Due to extreme circumstances beyond our control or influence, we are very sorry to inform you that Lil Wayne is now unable to perform at the festival on Saturday 18th June,” read a statement from Strawberries &…
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The murder trial of Nipsey Hussle’s alleged killer is underway. On Wednesday morning, a jury heard opening statements in the case against Eric Holder Jr., who is accused of gunning down the 33-year-old rapper outside of his Marathon clothing store in South Los Angeles on March 31, 2019. According to TMZ, Deputy District Attorney John McKinney laid out “chilling” details in court, telling the jury that Holder approached Nipsey before shooting him multiple times in the parking lot outside the store. He then walked over to Nipsey’s bullet-riddled body and…
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Yung Miami doesn’t want your advice, period. The City Girl’s love life has become a topic of conversation ever since she started dating Diddy. After confirming their relationship on her new REVOLT show “Caresha Please,” Miami has been receiving unsolicited relationship advice from social media. But she doesn’t want anyone telling her how she should be living her life. “Don’t tell me what the f**k to do ’cause I’m living my best motherfu**in’ life,” she said while on Instagram Live. “I don’t need no relationship advice from nobody ’cause y’all…
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Roddy Ricch is a free man. The rapper was released from custody Sunday afternoon, 24 hours after being arrested on gun charges prior to his performance at the Governors Ball. Roddy and two associates were on their way to the festival when police stopped their vehicle at a security checkpoint. After searching the car, police reportedly found a loaded firearm, nine rounds of ammo, and a large capacity magazine. Roddy, along with his driver Carlos Collins and bodyguard Michael Figueroa, were charged with four counts, including criminal possession of a…
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Breezy season is in full effect. After debuting his new song “Wheels Fall Off,” Chris Brown has shared another teaser from his highly-anticipated album, this time for his Wizkid collaboration. https://twitter.com/WizkidSource/status/1535426968539348994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1535426968539348994%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F06%2F11%2Fchris-brown-teases-wizkid-collaboration%2F He previewed the unnamed track with a video that finds him dancing to the laid-back Afrobeats groove. Even though it was just a 30-second teaser, fans couldn’t get enough, even declaring it the song of the summer. “That Chris Brown and Wizkid will dominate the summer,” wrote one fan, while another added, “That saxophone on Chris Brown and Wizkid’s…
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The Game wants his flowers. Earlier this week, Rolling Stone published its list of the 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time and the Compton rapper was nowhere to be found. Taking to social media, Game put the magazine on blast for omitting his breakout 2005 debut The Documentary from the list, arguing that the album had an undeniable impact on West Coast rap. “@RollingStone how is ‘The Documentary’ not on the list for 200 Greatest Rap Albums Of All Time ?” he tweeted. “I carried an entire coast for…
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