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Future Says He’s Back In ‘Album Mode’

Chad Mauli Feb 9, 2023

Future is back in “album mode.” Fresh off his win at Sunday’s Grammys, the Atlanta rapper revealed that he is back in the studio and working on new music. He shared the big news with his 7.6 million Twitter followers on Tuesday, writing, “Im in album mode.” Prior to that, he also hinted at his big plans for the year. “Moving different all 2023.” https://twitter.com/1future/status/1623195877522264065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1623195877522264065%7Ctwgr%5Ee5c48b5b667f976846c4129dfc54f0a470b3ecfb%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2023%2F02%2F08%2Ffuture-back-in-album-mode%2F https://twitter.com/1future/status/1623195079694327808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1623195079694327808%7Ctwgr%5Ee5c48b5b667f976846c4129dfc54f0a470b3ecfb%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2023%2F02%2F08%2Ffuture-back-in-album-mode%2F The announcement comes just 10 months after Future released his chart-topping album I Never Liked You, which became his eighth No. 1 on the…

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Halle Bailey And DDG Spark Breakup Rumors

Chad Mauli Feb 8, 2023

There may be trouble in paradise for Halle Bailey and DDG. The couple has social media buzzing over rumors of a breakup. It all started after fans noticed that DDG unfollowed his girlfriend on Instagram and removed photos of her from his page. He also posted and deleted a cryptic tweet that some believe was about Halle. “all these girls the same ain’t no way,” he wrote, leading some fans to speculate that she cheated on him. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYE6LdyF-M/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=e89c4f56-3e2f-4e8f-96ce-82622453f732 After the breakup report surfaced, DDG refollowed Halle. As for Halle, she…

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Michael Jackson Estate Nearing $800-$900 Million Catalog Sale

Chad Mauli Feb 8, 2023

The King of Pop’s catalog could fetch close to a billion dollars. Michael Jackson’s estate is reportedly nearing a deal to sell half of the ownership stake in the legendary singer’s catalog in a blockbuster deal worth between $800 million and $900 million. According to Variety, Jackson’s label Sony and a possible financial partner are looking to acquire 50% of the estate’s interests in his publishing, recorded-music revenues, Broadway show, and upcoming Michael biopic, among other assets. Sources tell TMZ that the estate will never sell Jackson’s catalog outright, but…

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Grammys Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip-Hop With Epic Tribute

Chad Mauli Feb 6, 2023

Hip-hop hooray. Hip-hop turned 50 and received a star-studded salute at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. Backed by The Roots, 33 rappers—from Grandmaster Flash to GloRilla—took the stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to celebrate the milestone. The 10-minute retrospective kicked off with an introduction from LL Cool J and Black Thought before Grandmaster Flash performed “The Message.” Run-DMC brought it back with “King of Rock,” followed by Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella with “R U Ready.” The legendary lineup continued with Rakim, Public Enemy, Scarface, Ice-T,…

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Quavo Performs Emotional Tribute To Takeoff At Grammys

Chad Mauli Feb 6, 2023

Long live Takeoff. Three months since Takeoff’s tragic death, Quavo returned to the stage for an emotional tribute at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. As a photo of him and Takeoff showed on the screen, Quavo performed “Without You” with Maverick City Music as part of the In Memoriam segment. Sitting on a stool with Takeoff’s chain hanging on the mic stand next to him, Quavo delivered a stirring set while the screen displayed photos of Takeoff and other artists who have passed away over the last year.…

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Beyoncé Drops Surprise ‘Cuff It’ Remix

Chad Mauli Feb 4, 2023

Beyoncé is in the mood to f**k something up. Ahead of the Grammys this weekend, Queen Bey drops a surprise remix to her hit “Cuff It,” which is available for purchase on her website. She takes the Renaissance track and gives it a seductive makeover, complete with a new beat, lyrics, and vocals. Over a sample of Twista’s 2009 track “Wetter,” which borrows from Janet Jackson’s “Any Time, Any Place,” Bey oozes sex as she takes it to the bedroom. “Baby, make it rain / Don’t let go till it…

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Juice WRLD Catalog Sold In Nine-Figure Deal

Chad Mauli Feb 4, 2023

Juice WRLD’s catalog is commanding some major cash. A majority stake in the late rapper’s rights and income streams was quietly sold to Opus Music Group in early 2022 in a nine-figure deal, according to Billboard. The deal reportedly includes “hundreds” of unreleased Juice WRLD tracks as well as his full released music catalog. His label partners, Grade A Productions and Interscope Records, will retain ownership of his master recordings. Opus, which is financially backed by investment management firm Elliott Management, now owns 90% of Juice WRLD’s interest in master…

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Doja Cat Says Her Next Album Will Have A ‘More Masculine Direction’

Chad Mauli Feb 2, 2023

After conquering the world of pop, Doja Cat is trying something “more masculine.” As she gears up for the next era of her career, the Grammy-winning superstar opens up about her new sound. In an interview with Variety, Doja reveals that her next album won’t favor the pop stylings of her last project, 2021’s Planet Her. “I know that I’ve done a lot of pink and soft things, a lot of pop and glittery sounds,” she said, “but for this next era, I’m going in a more masculine direction.” As…

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NBA YoungBoy Is Becoming A Mormon

Chad Mauli Feb 2, 2023

NBA YoungBoy is experiencing a rebirth. The 23-year-old rapper has been cooped up at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he is currently on house arrest. He lives with his new wife Jazlyn Mychelle, whom he married at the beginning of 2023, and their two children, 17-month-old daughter Alice and his newborn son, Klemenza. In a new interview with Billboard, the reclusive star opens up about his personal life and reveals that he plans to be officially baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ the Latter-day Saints after…