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Pharrell, 21 Savage, And Tyler, The Creator Team Up On ‘Cash In Cash Out’

Chad Mauli Jun 10, 2022

Pharrell connects with 21 Savage and Tyler, the Creator on “Cash In Cash Out.” Over Pharrell’s million-dollar instrumental, 21 and Tyler drop flashy verses on the money-making anthem, which includes a hook that will be stuck in your head all summer long. “Money turned me into an asshole / I ain’t gon’ lie, I was used to being poor,” raps 21 on his verse, while Tyler boasts about turning down a $2.5 million gig (“I declined because the stage didn’t match my ethos”). https://youtu.be/KcihkHvPopM In an interview with Apple Music,…

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Stream XXXTentacion’s ‘Look At Me: The Album’

Chad Mauli Jun 10, 2022

XXXTentacion’s music lives on. On the fourth anniversary of his death, the late rapper’s estate has released his posthumous project Look at Me: The Album. The 25-track compilation, which is divided into two parts, serves as a companion to his new Hulu documentary, Look at Me: XXXTentacion. The first part, Look at Me Then, features 11 of X’s earliest songs, which are available on streaming services for the first time, including “vice city” and “FUXK” with Ski Mask the Slump God. The second half, Look at Me Now, contains 13…

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Chris Brown Reveals ‘Breezy’ Tracklist

Chad Mauli Jun 8, 2022

Breezy finally arrives this month. Ahead of its release, Chris Brown has shared the tracklist for his long-awaited 10th studio album. The 23-track set opens with “Wheels Fall Off” and includes the single “Warm Embrace,” along with “Pitch Black,” “Sex Memories,” “Sleep at Night,” and “Luckiest Man.” “Iffy,” which was released in January, does not appear on the tracklist. Chris previously revealed the star-studded guest list, which includes Lil Wayne, Jack Harlow, Anderson .Paak, Tory Lanez, and Wizkid. Breezy also features appearances from H.E.R., Ella Mai, Yung Bleu, Blxst, Fivio…

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Nick Cannon Hints That He’s Expecting More Children

Chad Mauli Jun 8, 2022

Nick Cannon is not finished. The multi-faceted entertainer may have even more kids on the way. In an interview with Angela Yee’s “Lip Service” podcast, the father of six hinted that he has been busy expanding his family after an attempt at celibacy. “The stork is on the way,” he told the hosts. “If you thought the numbers I put up in 2021… It was a lot of kids last year.” Nick revealed that he abstained from sex for “a month-and-a-half strong,” but he wasn’t able to stay celibate as…

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Metro Boomin’s Mother Reportedly Killed By Her Husband

Chad Mauli Jun 6, 2022

Metro Boomin’s mother has died after a horrific incident. Leslie Joanne Wayne was reportedly killed at the hands of her husband, who then took his own life. According to TMZ, cops are investigating the murder, which occurred just outside the Atlanta area on Friday night (June 3). The man was married to Leslie, but was not Metro’s biological father. Metro’s rep confirms Leslie died this weekend. An autopsy will be conducted for an official cause of death. https://twitter.com/Rap/status/1533501834366705666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1533501834366705666%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F06%2F05%2Fmetro-boomin-mother-killed-by-boyfriend%2F Metro Boomin has not addressed the tragedy, but his friends took to…

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Trouble Reportedly Killed At 34

Chad Mauli Jun 6, 2022

Trouble is dead at 34. The Atlanta rapper, whose real name was Mariel Semonté Orr, was shot and killed on Sunday morning (June 5), according to various reports. The details surrounding his death are unclear at this time. The tragic news was confirmed by his sister as well as his ex-girlfriend, Alexis Skyy. “Rip @TroubleDTE I’m so sorry this happen to you Skoob you didn’t deserve this I’m praying for your kids and family,” Skyy tweeted. https://twitter.com/alexisskyyyyyy/status/1533456628342718464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1533456628342718464%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F06%2F05%2Ftrouble-dead-at-34%2F The hip-hop community mourned the loss including Mike WiLL Made-It, who signed Trouble…

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Teen Threatens To Kill Sheriff Over Young Thug’s Arrest

Chad Mauli Jun 4, 2022

A teenager is behind bars after he allegedly threatened to kill a Georgia sheriff over the arrests of Young Thug and other members of YSL. Quartavius Mender, 18, was taken into custody on May 26 for allegedly announcing plans to kill Sheriff Patrick Labat, his wife Jackie Labat, and Atlanta Public Schools Police Chief Ronald Applin on their respective Instagram pages unless the high-profile defendants were released from custody. “#freethug or Imma sh00t u and your wife,” the teen wrote in one of the threatening messages, according to arrest warrants.…

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Drake Takes Shots With Fans In Detroit

Chad Mauli Jun 4, 2022

Drake got a proper welcome when he visited Detroit. The rapper stopped by Joe Muer Seafood where he ran into two fans who invited him to take shots with them at the bar. Brittney Keara, who filmed the interaction, asked Drake for his choice of drink. She said she was a “whiskey type of girl,” to which Drake responded, “Oh no, I need tequila.” When she suggested Casamigos, he opted for something a little pricier, Don Julio 1942. They then toasted as Brittney welcomed the 6 God to her city.…

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Kanye West Files Trademark For Yeezus Amusement Park

Chad Mauli Jun 2, 2022

Look out, Disneyland. A Yeezus theme park could be in the future. Kanye West has filed 17 new trademark applications around his Yeezus name, including one for an amusement park. The trademarks were filed by Ye’s company Mascotte Holdings, Inc. on May 27, according to trademark attorney Josh Gerben. In addition to a theme park, the filings indicate an intent to launch Yeezus-branded cosmetics, household items, clothing and bags, toys and games, blockchain-based currencies, NFTs, and more. Yeezus is the title of Ye’s sixth studio album, which will celebrate its…

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Lil Nas X Blasts Bet Awards Over Snub

Chad Mauli Jun 2, 2022

The 2022 BET Awards nominations were announced today and Lil Nas X was nowhere to be found. In a series of since-deleted tweets, the rapper called out the network for snubbing him once again despite the success of his debut album Montero, which spawned hit singles like “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” and “Industry Baby” with Jack Harlow. “thank you bet awards. an outstanding zero nominations again,” he tweeted before adding, “black excellence!” https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1532066837030383616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1532066837030383616%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F06%2F01%2Flil-nas-x-calls-out-bet-awards-snub%2F When someone questioned why he deserved to be nominated, Nas clapped back with receipts. “idk…