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YG, J. Cole, And Moneybagg Yo Team Up On ‘Scared Money’

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YG, J. Cole, And Moneybagg Yo Team Up On ‘Scared Money’

Chad Mauli Feb 5, 2022

Bompton is back. YG connects with J. Cole and Moneybagg Yo on his new single “Scared Money.” Over a rattling beat, the Compton rapper balls on the competition before Cole lets loose on his verse. “I was thinking about walking up a stack of crates / But I was busy stacking cake,” raps the Dreamville MC before adding, “Cole think he Drizzy Drake, he got his own plane.” https://youtu.be/ZGJxTuYJP8o He also boasts about owning “three cribs in the same neighborhood” before taking some shots: “These ni**as pray to God to…

Nicki Minaj Reveals Why She Turned Down Feature On Gunna’s ‘P Power’

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Nicki Minaj Reveals Why She Turned Down Feature On Gunna’s ‘P Power’

Chad Mauli Feb 2, 2022

Nicki Minaj was almost featured on “P Power.” The rapper reveals that she was originally asked to collaborate on Gunna’s hit single. During an interview with “The Dana Cortez Show,” Nicki said that Gunna came to her studio months ago and asked her to feature on the DS4EVER standout. “He asked me to get on his song ‘Pussy Power,'” she said. “I heard the beat and said, ‘Oh my God, this beat is out of here.’ No lie, I sat with the song for months and months and couldn’t bring…

Meek Mill Says Atlantic Records ‘Raped’ Him Of Roddy Ricch

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Meek Mill Says Atlantic Records ‘Raped’ Him Of Roddy Ricch

Chad Mauli Feb 2, 2022

Hours after NBA YoungBoy called out his label for “blackballing” him, Meek Mill is doing the same. In a series of tweets, the Dream Chasers rapper put Atlantic Records on blast, claiming that the label stopped Roddy Ricch from signing with him while Meek was still in jail. “So look I made Atlantic records 100’s of millions and let them rape me out out Roddy a artist they came to me about in jail,” he tweeted. https://twitter.com/MeekMill/status/1488612546986876940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1488612546986876940%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F02%2F01%2Fmeek-mill-calls-out-atlantic-records-roddy-ricch-deal%2F According to Meek, Atlantic won’t let him release new music for nine months…

NICK CANNON REPORTEDLY EXPECTING BABY WITH BRE TIESI

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Nick Cannon Reportedly Expecting Baby With Bre Tiesi

Chad Mauli Jan 31, 2022

Nick Cannon is about to be a father again. The talk show host is reportedly expecting a baby with Bre Tiesi. On Saturday afternoon (Jan. 29), Cannon and the pregnant model were seen celebrating at a gender reveal party in Malibu. Photos, obtained by TMZ, show the two embracing while surrounded by friends and family on the beach. In one pic, Nick was all smiles as he cradled Bre’s baby bump. Neither Cannon nor Tiesi have addressed the reports. However, the baby appears to be a boy. Guests were seen…

NICK CANNON REPORTEDLY EXPECTING BABY WITH BRE TIESI

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Janet Jackson Says She And Justin Timberlake Remain ‘Good Friends’ After Super Bowl

Chad Mauli Jan 31, 2022

Janet Jackson wants to put the Super Bowl behind her once and for all. During her two-part documentary, “Janet Jackson.,” which aired on Lifetime and A&E, the pop icon addressed the aftermath of her infamous 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance with Justin Timberlake. “Honestly, this whole thing was blown way out of proportion,” Janet said in a self-recorded video. “And, of course, it was an accident that should not have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame and that’s got to stop.” However, the pop icon says that…

Report: Kendrick Lamar To Drop New Single Next Month

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Report: Kendrick Lamar To Drop New Single Next Month

Chad Mauli Jan 29, 2022

Kendrick Lamar has fans anxious for new music, but the wait may soon be over. The Compton rapper’s first music in nearly five years could arrive as early as next month, according to a new report. Sources tell Billboard that Kendrick’s new single may drop on Feb 4. or Feb. 11 ahead of his Super Bowl halftime performance with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige on Feb. 13. It’s been nearly five years since Kendrick released the multi-platinum DAMN. Back in August, he announced that he was…

Pusha T Fulfills Def Jam Contract, Owns His Masters

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Pusha T Fulfills Def Jam Contract, Owns His Masters

Chad Mauli Jan 29, 2022

Pusha T is free. The rapper has officially been released from his contract with Def Jam. On Thursday, Pusha shared a photo of a contract that had fans speculating about his future with Def Jam and G.O.O.D. Music. “Some people call you their brother, other people show you you’re BROTHERS,” he wrote before thanking Kanye West. “Thanx ‘Yezos…’ @kanyewest.” https://twitter.com/PUSHA_T/status/1486839187924045824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1486839187924045824%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F01%2F28%2Fpusha-t-fulfills-def-jam-contract-owns-masters%2F Pusha’s manager, Steven Victor, told Complex that the contract marks the end of Pusha’s relationship with Def Jam. “ G.O.O.D. Music, he’s just not signed to Def Jam anymore,” explained…

Wiz Khalifa And Juicy J Announce Joint Album

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Wiz Khalifa And Juicy J Announce Joint Album

Chad Mauli Jan 27, 2022

Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa have another joint on the way. The rappers are joining forces for a collaborative album, which is slated for release next month. On Wednesday, they dropped a Juicy-produced song from the untitled project called “Backseat” featuring Project Pat alongside a video, directed by Gabriel Hart. The track follows last month’s “Pop That Trunk.” The duo has teamed up throughout the years on songs including “The Plan,” “Smoke a Ni**a,” and “Gah Damn High” off Juicy’s 2020 album The Hustle Continues. In 2016, they released TGOD…

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Ray J Addresses Alleged Second Kim Kardashian Sex Tape

Chad Mauli Jan 27, 2022

Ray J is speaking out following reports of an alleged second sex tape involving him and Kim Kardashian. During a recent interview with “Hollywood Unlocked,” Kanye West revealed that he secured a laptop from Ray J and delivered it to an emotional Kim amid their ongoing divorce. “I met this man at the airport. Then got on a red eye came back, delivered it to her at 8:00 a.m. in the morning and then I gave it to her and she cried when she saw it,” said Ye. Kanye claims…

Cardi B Wins $1.25 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Blogger

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Cardi B Wins $1.25 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Blogger

Chad Mauli Jan 25, 2022

Cardi B has emerged victorious in her defamation lawsuit against a gossip blogger. The rapper sued Latasha Kebe, better known as Tasha K, in March 2019 for spreading false information about her online, including claims that she had contracted multiple STIs, used drugs, and worked as a prostitute. After a week-plus long trial in federal court, Tasha was found liable on all three claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. She has been ordered to pay Cardi $1.25 million, consisting of $1 million for “pain…

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Ella Mai Announces New Single ‘DFMU’

Chad Mauli Jan 25, 2022

Ella Mai is back for another round. The Grammy-winning singer has announced the first single from her long-awaited sophomore album. “DFMU” is set to arrive at streaming services this Friday, Jan. 28, she announced on Twitter. “DFMU. 1/28. the sophomore era has arrived,” she tweeted. https://twitter.com/ellamai/status/1485659089187139588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1485659089187139588%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F01%2F24%2Fella-mai-announces-new-single-dfmu%2F This marks the first music from the “Boo’d Up” hitmaker since “Not Another Love Song,” which was released in October 2020 and was certified gold. She has been in the studio working on the follow-up to her self-titled 2018 debut, which will showcase her…

Kodak Black Welcomes Daughter

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Kodak Black Welcomes Daughter

Chad Mauli Jan 23, 2022

Kodak Black is a girl dad! The rapper welcomed his daughter, Queen Yuri Kapri, on Friday (Jan. 21), sharing the big news with his fans on Instagram. “I was released from prison 2 years early and my daughter enter this world,” Kodak wrote before gushing about his baby girl. “It’s a blessing. Queen Yuri Kapri is heaven sent she blessing me she has every lil thing that I was missing … I’m dam near perfect but she is …” https://twitter.com/SaycheeseDGTL/status/1484951544143527941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1484951544143527941%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F01%2F22%2Fkodak-black-welcomes-daughter%2F According to TMZ, Queen’s mother is real estate agent Maranda…

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Kanye West Hints At Collaboration With Nike And Jordan Brand

Chad Mauli Jan 23, 2022

Kanye West may be linking up with the Jumpman. The Yeezy mogul has fans excited over a potential collaboration with Michael Jordan after he posted a photo of the Jumpman logo on Instagram Friday. He also reposted a comment from the NBA legend’s son, Marcus Jordan, who proposed a meeting between Ye, DJ Khaled, and his father. “Let’s make THAT convo happen,” Marcus wrote on Khaled’s IG. Ye was seemingly down with the idea, captioning his post with the eyes emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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Stream NBA Youngboy’s ‘Colors’ Mixtape

Chad Mauli Jan 21, 2022

YoungBoy Never Broke Again returns with his first project of 2022. The Grammy-nominated rapper drops his latest mixtape Colors. Aside from a collaboration with Quando Rondo on “Gangsta,” YoungBoy goes at it alone on the 20-track deluxe edition, which includes “No Switch,” “DC Marvel,” and the bonus track “Flossin.” Ahead of the album’s release, he released six tracks including “Bring the Hook,” “Fish Scale,” and “Emo Rockstar.” YoungBoy, who is currently on house arrest after serving time on a weapons charge, continues his prolific output. In September, he dropped his…

Shenseea And Megan Thee Stallion Team Up On ‘Lick’

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Shenseea And Megan Thee Stallion Team Up On ‘Lick’

Chad Mauli Jan 21, 2022

Shenseea continues her international takeover, teaming up with Megan Thee Stallion on her infectious new single “Lick.” The Jamaican superstar brings the dancehall vibes on the Murda Beatz-producer banger, which samples Pupa Nas T and Denise Belfon’s “Work,” while the newly-single Hot Girl turns up the heat on her nasty verse. “He addicted like it got a little crack in it / Suck it like a crab leg,” raps Meg, who fanned out upon meeting Shenseea last summer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SHENYENG 🐉 (@shenseea)…

Akon Sued For $4 Million By Former Business Partner

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Akon Sued For $4 Million By Former Business Partner

Chad Mauli Jan 21, 2022

Akon’s former business partner is suing the singer for refusing to pay him $4 million. Music executive Devyne Stephens, who helped launch Akon’s career, claims he is still owed $750,000 and at least $3 million in royalties, according to an amended complaint filed in the 2021 Manhattan Supreme Court. As part of the terms of their 2018 settlement agreement, Akon agreed to pay Stephens $3.25 million over the course of four years but he still hasn’t paid the final installment of $750,000. In documents, obtained by Page Six, he alleges…

Ryan Destiny And Keith Powers Break Up

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Ryan Destiny And Keith Powers Break Up

Chad Mauli Jan 19, 2022

Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers are calling it quits. After four years together, the “Star” actress, 27, and Straight Outta Compton actor, 29, have split, reports PEOPLE. “They’re taking time to focus on themselves and their emerging careers but are remaining close friends,” a source tells the outlet. The two first met at a Teen Vogue party in 2015 before connecting over Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Keith T Powers (@keithpowers) “For a minute we tried to hide it for numerous reasons, but as human…

Key Glock Pays Tribute To Young Dolph On ‘Proud’

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Key Glock Pays Tribute To Young Dolph On ‘Proud’

Chad Mauli Jan 19, 2022

Young Dolph lives on. Key Glock pays tribute to his late cousin and mentor on “Proud” off Paper Route Empire’s upcoming Dolph tribute album, Long Live Dolph. On the emotional track, a grieving Glock grapples with the loss (“I’ve been trying to drink the pain away”), while promising to make Dolph proud. “I lost my dawg, I lost my mind / No lie, I’m really lost inside,” he raps. “I got Dolph looking down on me, I know that ni**a smiling.” Long Live Dolph is set to drop Friday featuring…

Dababy Responds To ‘Sneaky Link Anthem’ Backlash

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DaBaby Responds To ‘Sneaky Link Anthem’ Backlash

Chad Mauli Jan 19, 2022

DaBaby is facing more criticism, this time over his latest song. Over the weekend, the North Carolina rapper dropped “Sneaky Link Anthem,” which finds him trying out a more melodic sound. However, his attempt at R&B wasn’t well received by everyone. Social media roasted him, with many claiming he was too old to be rapping about a secret relationship. https://youtu.be/FdCsl9rme8E https://twitter.com/danielmorgann/status/1482807596830662660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1482807596830662660%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F01%2F18%2Fdababy-responds-to-sneaky-link-anthem-backlash%2F https://twitter.com/Redd3531/status/1483059037658918913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1483059037658918913%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F01%2F18%2Fdababy-responds-to-sneaky-link-anthem-backlash%2F https://twitter.com/sl1tprick/status/1483489204290080772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1483489204290080772%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F01%2F18%2Fdababy-responds-to-sneaky-link-anthem-backlash%2F https://twitter.com/Slime_Grandson/status/1482996150986850306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1482996150986850306%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F01%2F18%2Fdababy-responds-to-sneaky-link-anthem-backlash%2F After he became a trending topic, DaBaby appeared to respond to the backlash. Taking to his Instagram Story, he shared a clip of himself watching the…

Quality Control Rapper Wavy Navy Pooh Killed In Drive-By Shooting

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Quality Control Rapper Wavy Navy Pooh Killed In Drive-By Shooting

Chad Mauli Jan 17, 2022

Wavy Navy Pooh was killed in a drive-by shooting outside Miami. The rapper, whose real name was Shandler Beaubien, was stopped at a light Friday evening (Jan. 14) when a car pulled up alongside him and opened fire, killing him, according to the Associated Press. Two children, ages 5 and 1, and a woman were also riding in the Toyota Camry but were not injured. “In the front seat, there was a one-year-old child in a car seat that easily could have been struck by gunfire and taken his life,”…