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G Herbo Arrested In Chicago For Illegal Gun Possession

Chad Mauli Jul 11, 2023

G Herbo was apprehended Sunday (July 9) in his hometown of Chicago on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm. The 27-year-old rapper was reportedly pulled over at approximately 5:45 p.m. and subsequently arrested on a misdemeanor charge. He has since posted bail and will be required to appear before the court at a later date, as reported by TMZ. This recent run-in with the law shadows the Chicago native’s more prominent headlines regarding a 2020 $1.5 million fraud case. Reports earlier this year hinted at the possibility of the…

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Missy Elliott Steps To Flyana Boss’ Defense After Online Criticism

Chad Mauli Jul 11, 2023

Missy Elliott is no stranger to championing emerging talents. She most recently turned her attention to rising duo Flyana Boss. Over the last several months, the pair quickly amassed a following across TikTok for their sprint-filled videos. Unfortunately, not all of their newfound success has led to positive feedback. On Friday (July 7), one Twitter user contended that the duo’s habitual performance style and marketing approach were repetitive. However, Elliott leaped to their defense. She argued that consistency, particularly for new artists, is integral to building a strong brand and…

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QC’s Lakeyah Releases “WANT EM HOOD”

Chad Mauli Jul 9, 2023

Lakeyah has been slowly building her catalog after becoming one of the newest members of the legendary hip hop music label Quality Control/Motown Records. Seven months into 2023, the QC rapper has decided to release her first solo track of the year. The new banger is a fresh take on Gorilla Zoe’s 2007 smash “Hood N**ga.” The fiery single showcases her elite confidence and prowess as an emcee. “WANT EM HOOD” matches nostalgic energy with her modern flow. Lakeyah is known for her hard-hitting raps and surgeon-like sharp delivery. This…

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Drake Says The World Is Being Homophobic Toward Him

Chad Mauli Jul 9, 2023

Drake is one of the biggest stars in pop culture. Therefore, everything he does will be analyzed by the general public. Early this morning (July 8), Drake and Lil Yachty went back and forth in the “Nice For What” rapper’s comments. In the Toronto-bred emcee’s limited comments, Yachty initially said, “Boy got them heavy hangers in his ear.” Shortly after, Drake responded by saying, “GET OUT MY COMMENTS. YOU TOLD ME TO PAINT MY NAILS SO I WOULD STOP BITING THEM, AND NOW THE WORLD IS BEING HOMOPHOBIC FOR THE…

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Natalia Privalova Jul 8, 2023

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Birdman Confronts Druski About Coulda Been Records On Instagram Live

Chad Mauli Jul 7, 2023

In an unexpected twist during an Instagram Live session on Wednesday (July 6) night, Birdman unleashed a barrage of criticisms directed at Druski and his spoof label Coulda Been Records. The indignation arose from the comedians’ attempts to sign artists already affiliated with Cash Money Records, most notably Drake and NBA YoungBoy. “I’ve been looking for you, n**ga,” Birdman stated with his tone reflecting an unmistakable edge of irritation. Expanding on his grievances, he added, “It’s like you starting to step on my toes. You young n**gas really got the…

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GloRilla And Yung Miami Agree On Take About Criticism Black Women Receive

Chad Mauli Jul 7, 2023

On Wednesday (July 5), Grammy nominee GloRilla shared her insights about the trials of being a woman aiming for the stars in the music industry. The “Lick Or Sum” artist didn’t hesitate to express her thoughts on Twitter by stating, “Y’all hate on every hood b**ch dat make it out it’s sick.” The tweet garnered immediate attention, including a supportive quote tweet from Yung Miami, who punctuated the sentiment with a resonating “VERY.” Later the same day, Miami shed light on this issue again by posting, “Y’all HATE to see…

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Rick Ross Reacts To Failed Attempt At Pool Diving

Chad Mauli Jul 5, 2023

Rick Ross opened up about a less-than-graceful dive into the swimming pool at his Georgia property, affectionately known as “the Promise Land.” The multi-angle video quickly went viral, with Ross taking center stage on the diving board at a recent party hosted at his mansion. Although he set out to show off his diving skills, the rapper’s knees had other plans. As the Miami native prepped for his leap, he managed to catch some air. However, a second encounter with the board led to his knees buckling and sent him…

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Cardi B Sings Whitney Houston After Leaving Thom Browne Fashion Show

Chad Mauli Jul 5, 2023

On Monday (July 3), Cardi B took her talents to the streets of Paris by turning a regular day into an unforgettable experience for the onlookers. Exiting the Thom Browne fashion show, she joined forces with a street musician to turn a random encounter into a spirited impromptu gig. The Grammy-winning rapper initially hesitated by stating, “No, I’m scared.” However, her indecision dissolved into joviality as she stepped up to the microphone and channeled Whitney Houston. As TMZ reports, the Bronx native sang the opening lines of 1974’s”I Will Always…

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Nicki Minaj Shades Elon Musk Over Twitter Reading Limit

Chad Mauli Jul 3, 2023

Over the weekend, Nicki Minaj called out billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk while simultaneously promoting Lil Uzi Vert’s new album. It came after Twitter users had their reading limit capped on Saturday (July 1). Using her allotted limit on the social media platform, Minaj posted a tweet about her plan to promote Uzi’s LP titled Pink Tape. “Planning out how I’ll use my 600 limit today to promote the #PinkTape, mush the Barbz in they head, block beat the duds while dissing them cracking up laughing at my own jokes,”…

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Lil Yachty Performs “Poland” Six Times In A Row In Poland

Chad Mauli Jul 3, 2023

On Sunday (July 2), Lil Yachty took his infectious hit “Poland” to the very heart of its namesake by giving an unforgettable six-fold performance at the Open’er Festival 2023 in Gdynia, Poland. Unconventionally, the Atlanta native looped the track by serving up five further renditions of the same song. Each encore heightened the crowd’s fervor by coaxing waves of roars and catalyzing spontaneous mosh pits on the festival turf. “I took the Wock’ to Poland,” Yachty raps. In the song’s lone verse, he continues, “I been fiendin’ like I’m Kenan.…

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Drake Responds To “Randomly Angry Poets” Regarding His Book Release

Chad Mauli Jul 1, 2023

After the recent debut of his poetry book, “Titles Ruin Everything: A Stream of Consciousness,” Drake took to Instagram on Thursday (June 29) to address the criticism he’s received from some poets. The Toronto musician expressed his nonchalance toward the backlash with a cryptic message and an image of the late Canadian sex educator Sue Johanson. The Instagram Story captioned, “Randomly angry poets: blahagaggagegsvachjsksyavsvvehevehebwgabvqvqqvwvwv.” Co-authored with Kenza Samir, the unusual literary endeavor sparked debate within the literary world. Notably, award-winning writer Hanif Abdurraqib discussed his first impressions with Complex while…

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Nicki Minaj Opens Up About Being On Lil Uzi Vert’s “Endless Fashion”

Chad Mauli Jul 1, 2023

In the wee hours of Friday (June 30), Nicki Minaj shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the grueling recording process for Lil Uzi Vert’s new album, Pink Tape. Posting on Twitter shortly after the album’s release, Minaj revealed she spent a marathon 10-hour session crafting her verse for the track “Endless Fashion,” wrapping it up at the 11th hour. During this laborious process, she admitted to repeatedly asking the artist for additional time, all the while assuring him of her timely delivery. “I started 8 a.m. finished like 5 p.m.,” she…