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Social Media Reacts To Chance The Rapper’s D4L Tweet

Chad Mauli Jul 31, 2023

Hip hop’s 50th-anniversary celebrations have been a big deal this whole year. Various organizations have created shows to celebrate the young genre’s half-century mark. Chance The Rapper randomly addressed the noticeable absence of “Laffy Taffy” creators, D4L, at these events. The Chicago native took to the Twitterverse on Saturday (July 29), expressing his dismay about the group’s missing presence at the milestone event lineup. “Just recognizing that D4L hasn’t graced a single hip hop 50 event yet. This is odd,” he tweeted. The observation drew attention to the legendary Atlanta-based…

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Fans React To Saweetie Detailing The “Barbie World” Controversy

Chad Mauli Jul 31, 2023

Yesterday (July 29), Saweetie recently shed light on the uproar over “Barbie World,” a track that achieved major success in the Barbie movie soundtrack, featuring Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice. When the song dropped, fans immediately drew comparisons to a popular snippet posted by the “Icy” recording artist a few months ago. During an interview with Justin Credible of Power 106 Los Angeles, the “Icy Girl” voiced her perspective on the controversy associated with the chart-topping record. “It’s like the wild, wild West,” she explained, suggesting that the industry norm…

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Social Media Reacts To Latto Making Her Acting Debut In “Grown-ish”

Chad Mauli Jul 29, 2023

Latto recently ventured into the world of acting, securing a spot in the hit TV series “Grown-ish.” The rapper graced the show as Sloane, a representative for a wine company, sharing scenes with the character Doug, played by Diggy Simmons. “Hey, Sloane, my favorite wine rep,” Doug greeted Latto’s character. He continued, “I was about to get rid of all my wine, so I could see you again.” She retorted by playfully stating, “Sounds like I win either way,” before giving expert advice on wine pairings. “Grown-ish” is currently in…

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Gucci Mane Turns Viral Meme Into New Single “Woppenheimer”

Chad Mauli Jul 29, 2023

Last week, graphic designer Shakya Cheeks put together a mashup of high-intensity nuclear physics and hip hop. On July 21, the date which marked both Oppenheimer and Barbie‘s theater debuts in the U.S., she tweeted a tongue-in-cheek meme. “If it was ’09, I know would’ve dropped the tape today. #Oppenheimer,” she stated. It featured faux cover art for an unannounced Gucci Mane single, christened “Woppenheimer.” The hypothetical song’s cover art caught the Atlanta rapper’s attention, leading him to use it for his latest release. Today (July 28), the musician unveiled…

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J. Cole Says “It’s A Lot Of Fire Female Rappers” In Kevin Hart Interview

Chad Mauli Jul 27, 2023

In hip hop, women have noticeably taken the front line of the genre. Offering his insight into the current state of music, J. Cole spotlighted the trend of more female rappers taking over and extended his praises to the trailblazing artists. During a guest appearance on Kevin Hart‘s Peacock talk show, “Hart to Heart,” the musician took the opportunity to expand on hip hop’s current place. “I think it’s fire,” Cole shared. He added, “It’s a whole different ballgame, you know what I mean? A whole different crop of young…

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Travis Scott Reveals More Artwork For ‘Utopia’

Chad Mauli Jul 27, 2023

Utopia is on the horizon, and Travis Scott has fans eagerly awaiting its Friday (July 28) arrival with the revelation of the project’s cover art and an enigmatic movie trailer. On Tuesday (July 25), La Flame unveiled the third of five artworks. The musician shared his enthusiasm on Instagram. He stated, “THIS IS ONE OF THE COVERS FOR MY 4TH ALBUM, UTOPIA, SHOT BY PIETER HUGO. THE JOURNEY THE ALBUM TOOK ME ALL OVER THE WORLD, AND CAN’T WAIT TO FINALLY DROP THE ALBUM. THE MAIN COVER WILL DROP .…

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Quavo Was Reportedly On A Miami Yacht During Its Attempted Robbery

Chad Mauli Jul 25, 2023

On Sunday (July 23), news broke after an alleged heist took place aboard a yacht docked by The Wharf Miami. Taking place around 9 p.m., Miami Beach Police Department was reportedly summoned to the scene. As confirmed by the police record, Quavo was among the crowd on the boat. Witness footage was released on Monday (July 24), capturing the rapper with his hands zip-tied behind his back. However, law enforcement at Miami Beach released him shortly after the incident without further issue. At the heart of the event were two…

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Kid Cudi Calls Critics “Homophobic And Sad” After His Sexuality Is Questioned

Chad Mauli Jul 25, 2023

In a rant on Twitter this past Saturday (July 22), Kid Cudi took a stand against the homophobic remarks that are frequently lodged against him on social media. The musician spoke out about the unsettling trend of his joy being misinterpreted and maligned with questions about his sexuality. “ know what’s crazy, and really makes me question the world we live in, is when I post a picture of me smiling on IG and there’s mad comments questioning my sexuality floodin’ my page insults,” the artist wrote. Elsewhere, Cudi expressed…

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Judge Declares Mistrial In YNW Melly Double Murder Case

Chad Mauli Jul 23, 2023

Today (July 22), court proceedings surrounding YNW Melly’s double murder charges reached an impasse in Broward County, Florida. Unable to reach a consensus after prolonged deliberation, the case’s jury prompted the presiding judge to declare a mistrial. The ruling comes nearly four years after the fatal shooting of YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy, both of whom were friends and collaborators of Melly. Circuit Court Judge John Murphy III made the statement following a two-day period of jury considerations. Prior to this, on Friday (July 21), the jury’s foreperson communicated their…

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Sada Baby And Doe Boy End Their Tumultuous Beef

Chad Mauli Jul 23, 2023

Feuds from the past have been settled for rappers Sada Baby and Doe Boy, close on the heels of the former’s reconciliation with Tee Grizzley. In Instagram posts shared by both artists on Thursday (July 20), they were seen together, sparking speculation that their past differences had been put to rest. Sada captioned his photo with “Full Kourt Press. #WETM,” while Doe Beezy penned, “GANGSTA.” The rappers’ discord traces back to 2021 when Sada explicitly mentioned his distaste for the Cleveland native in response to an Instagram comment. As a…

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Boosie Badazz Slams Kodak Black For Working With 6ix9ine

Chad Mauli Jul 21, 2023

Boosie Badazz recently vocalized his frustration over Kodak Black’s upcoming collaboration with 6ix9ine, whose reputation has been tainted by allegations of being a “snitch.” The Baton Rouge rapper took to Instagram Live on Thursday (July 20), giving Kodak a public dressing-down for working with the contentious musician. Boosie accused him of compromising his principles for a music collaboration. “That n**ga Yak messed me up,” he confessed. “I wonder how all them Zoes feel, dawg? I know them Zoes messed up right now,” he added while addressing the state of Florida’s…

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Ice Spice Drops The Deluxe Edition Of Her Debut EP ‘Like..?’

Chad Mauli Jul 21, 2023

Today (July 21), Ice Spice unveiled a revved-up deluxe edition of her debut EP, Like..? The repackaged offering arrives courtesy of 10K Projects and Capitol Records, introducing fresh tracks to the already acclaimed body of work. Initially released on Jan. 20, Like..? captivated listeners with chart-busting singles such as “Munch (Feelin’ U),” “Bikini Bottom,” “In Ha Mood,” and the crowd favorite, “Princess Diana.” The last-mentioned song scored a remix featuring rap titan Nicki Minaj, debuting impressively at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Spice’s collaboration with Lil Tjay, “Gangsta…

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Lil Durk Cancels “Sorry For The Drought Tour” Dates And Rolling Loud Miami Performance

Chad Mauli Jul 19, 2023

After an unfortunate event of serious dehydration and exhaustion, Lil Durk was forced to put his “Sorry for the Drought Tour” on pause. Subsequently, numerous dates were axed from the schedule, including a highly anticipated performance at Miami’s Rolling Loud Festival. Announced on Tuesday (July 18), 24 dates were marked as canceled, including shows across Atlanta, Charlotte, New Orleans, and several more. Only a handful of the scheduled performances remained intact, namely his two hometown shows at Chicago’s United Center. DJ Akademiks took to Instagram to share an exclusive statement…

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Sukihana Faces Criticism Over “Embarrassing” Behavior In London

Chad Mauli Jul 19, 2023

On Tuesday (July 18), backlash followed Sukihana‘s visit to London’s Buckingham Palace. Critics reprimanded the rapper for her behavior, which some deemed “embarrassing” to the African-American community. While on a visit to the former residence of King Charles on Monday (July 17), she was caught on video leaving the royal premises. Bystanders gaped as she candidly expressed her intent for the day, “I’m trying to get my coochie stretched and eat a n**ga ass. We’ll be eating n**gas a** today.” The musician’s audacious remarks were accompanied by a now-removed Instagram…

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Lil Tjay Subtly Shades Gunna Over Apple Music Album Rankings

Chad Mauli Jul 17, 2023

Lil Tjay recently threw shade at Gunna while marking the immediate success of his newest project, 222. The “Calling My Phone” rapper’s latest offering landed a spot among the most streamed releases on Apple Music’s Top Albums chart. In a screen capture reuploaded by DJ Akademiks, the New York native shared a screenshot of the top albums over the weekend on his Instagram Stories, with his new project comfortably sitting at the No. 5 position. King Von’s posthumous Grandson reigned at No. 1, with Rylo Rodigiruez’s Been One and Taylor…

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BIA Drops A Fresh New Track Titled “Raised Me”

Chad Mauli Jul 17, 2023

With the 2000s nostalgia fever pitch showing no signs of waning, fresh renditions of iconic classics keep dropping like hotcakes. Recently, the scene has seen female powerhouses such as Lola Brooke and Flo Milli take on legendary hits like the Clipse’s “Grindin” and Too $hort’s “Blow The Whistle,” respectively. Joining the ranks is BIA, who recently unveiled her spin on Petey Pablo’s “Raise Up,” aptly titled “Raised Me.” The revamped track was introduced under the banner of Mass Appeal in collaboration with Google Pixel and Sony Music Entertainment’s Certified. It’s…

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LAPD Launches Investigation After Drake’s Dad Dennis Graham Reports Unsettling Phone Calls

Chad Mauli Jul 15, 2023

Los Angeles law enforcement officials have launched an inquiry after disturbing phone calls were made to the residence of Drake’s dad, Dennis Graham. Citing police sources, TMZ reported that Graham contacted law enforcement after receiving a series of disconcerting calls and a text message from an unidentified caller. The anonymous dialer allegedly mentioned both the Freemasons and Drake during the communications, though the intent remains unclear. The conversations reportedly occurred within a 15-minute span. So far, LAPD has not issued an official statement regarding the incident. However, further details will…

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Coco Jones Calls On Justin Timberlake For “ICU (Remix)”

Chad Mauli Jul 15, 2023

After captivating audiences with her poignant ballad “ICU” for nearly nine months, Coco Jones unveiled a revitalizing remix featuring Justin Timberlake today (July 14). The updated iteration of the track maintains much of the original song while introducing a soulful Timberlake verse, marking his first musical venture of 2023. The musician sings, “Since you’ve been gone, everything been a mess. You’ve got a hold on this thing in my chest, babe. But I won’t settle for anything less but you. You know that our chemistry make up the set.” Meanwhile,…

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Meek Mill Seemingly Doubles Down On “Free Tory Lanez” Comments

Chad Mauli Jul 13, 2023

Meek Mill has entered defense mode. A wave of backlash has been triggered by his public support of Tory Lanez during a recent live performance, prompting a vigorous response from the Philadelphia native. Fans took to social media after Meek, during his high-energy headlining act at Rolling Loud Portugal on July 7, clearly voiced his support for Lanez. “That was lit. Free Tory Lanez too, one time,” he emphatically told the crowd after performing their hit “Litty” from 2016’s DC4. This endorsement caused some confusion among some, given Meek’s past…

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Playboi Carti Announces “Antagonist Tour” With Destroy Lonely And Ken Carson

Chad Mauli Jul 13, 2023

Playboi Carti is gearing up for a global expedition this fall titled “Antagonist Tour.” Organized alongside his Opium Collective, the voyage will take the “Magnolia” hitmaker from North America to Europe, bringing his disruptive energy to fans worldwide. The much-anticipated arena tour will kick off on Sept. 6 in Denver, continuing through to Carti’s hometown of Atlanta on Oct. 20. In the interim, the artist will make stops in bustling metropolises including Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York. Further extending his reach, Carti will also embark on an…