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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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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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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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 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 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 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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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 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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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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