Travis Scott Gives Update On 'Utopia'
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Travis Scott Gives Update On ‘Utopia’

Chad Mauli

Utopia is on the way. Travis Scott hosted his 2023 Cactus Jack HBCU Classic on Thursday night at Minute Maid Park in Houston where he shared a quick update on his long-awaited album. While on the field, he was greeted by fans in the crowd, who yelled out “Utopia! Utopia!” Travis heard them and assured them that the follow-up to 2018’s Astroworld is coming. “That motherfu**a on the way!” he said in a video clip that surfaced online. Utopia was delayed in the wake of the deadly Astroworld festival in…

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Drake Won't Be Deposed In XXXTentacion Murder Trial After Judge Denies Motion
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Drake Won’t Be Deposed In XXXTentacion Murder Trial After Judge Denies Motion

Chad Mauli

Drake won’t be deposed in XXXTentacion’s murder trial. A judge has granted Drake’s motion to avoid a deposition after a previous court order called for him to sit and answer questions about his 2017 beef with the late rapper. Mauricio Padilla, the defense attorney for suspect Dedrick Williams, persuaded the judge that it was necessary for Drake to be deposed, arguing that he may have had a motive for killing X. “Before X died, he said, ‘If anybody kills me, it’s Drake,'” Padilla told jurors during opening statements of the…

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Busta Rhymes Throws Drink At Woman After She Grabs His Butt
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Busta Rhymes Throws Drink At Woman After She Grabs His Butt

Chad Mauli

Don’t put your hands where Busta Rhymes can’t see. The rap icon put a woman in check after she inappropriately touched him on Monday. Video footage shows Busta walking through the Las Vegas Convention Center during the MAGIC Fashion Trade Show when a female fan creeps up from behind and grabs his butt. Busta turned around, visibly upset and immediately tossed a drink in her direction before staring her down. https://twitter.com/ArtOfDialogue_/status/1625549942260436996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1625549942260436996%7Ctwgr%5E6bb6e9c551ba2c268c32c142da2404240937ebf9%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2023%2F02%2F14%2Fbusta-rhymes-throws-drink-woman-grabs-butt%2F The video went viral as fans weighed in, many of them sharing support for Busta. “She won’t do it…

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Rihanna Confirms Pregnancy After Super Bowl Halftime Performance
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Rihanna Confirms Pregnancy After Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Chad Mauli

Rihanna runs the Super Bowl. Five years after her last performance, the pop icon returned to the stage—and even revealed her pregnancy—at the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show at State Farm Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on Sunday. Dressed in a red jumpsuit zipped all the way below her navel, she opened her explosive 13-minute performance with “Bitch Better Have My Money” while perched on a levitating stage high above the field. Accompanied by hundreds of dancers dressed in white, she delivered hit after hit including “Where Have You…

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Drake And Adonis Sit Down For Hilarious Interview With Caleb Pressley
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Drake And Adonis Sit Down For Hilarious Interview With Caleb Pressley

Chad Mauli

Adonis gave his first interview and it was all sorts of bizarre and hilarious. The 5-year-old joined his father for a “Sundae Conversation” with Barstool Sports host Caleb Pressley, which was conducted on Drake’s OVO basketball court at his Toronto mansion. Pressley introduced him as “Drizzy Drake’s son,” while Adonis rolled his eyes and asked, “What does that mean?” He also asked him how he deals with mean friends and if he’s ever punched someone in the nuts. “No, never!” Adonis laughed. When Adonis said he is unable to read,…

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Rising Talented Music Producer And Jazz Artist Mileisy M. Shares Otherworldly New Single ‘Unboxed Doll’
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Rising Talented Music Producer And Jazz Artist Mileisy M. Shares Otherworldly New Single ‘Unboxed Doll’

Chad Mauli

As a jazz violinist, a music producer/composer, and a music video director Mileisy M is about as multi-talented as it comes. With her newest release, ‘Unboxed Doll’, the versatile musician shows how adept she is at concocting stunning, genre-defying works of art - all while paying tribute to the various artists who have inspired her. Unpacking the beauty of Mileisy M’s music In the playfulness and inventiveness of ‘Unboxed Doll’, Mileisy M appears to challenge the very idea of genres - which can sometimes ‘box’ artists in. Mileisy’s multiskilled, multidisciplined…

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Watch The First Trailer For 'Fast X' Starring Vin Diesel, Ludacris, And Jason Momoa
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Watch The First Trailer For ‘Fast X’ Starring Vin Diesel, Ludacris, And Jason Momoa

Chad Mauli

The Fast & Furious franchise is revving up once again. After much anticipation, the first trailer for Fast X was released on Friday. The 10th installment in the blockbuster action franchise features returning stars including Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, John Cena, Jason Statham, Helen Mirren, and Charlize Theron, as well as new cast members Brie Larson and Rita Moreno. The late Paul Walker also appears in flashback scenes from Fast Five. Jason Momoa is introduced as the new villain Dante, son of Brazilian drug kingpin…

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SZA Flaunts Body In Sexy New Video
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SZA Flaunts Body In Sexy New Video

Chad Mauli

SZA is feeling herself and rightfully so. The singer has the No. 2 album and single in the country with SOS and “Kill Bill,” and she’s looking good while doing it. In the early hours of Friday, she shared a sexy video of herself flaunting her body in the mirror while wearing a nude-colored bodysuit. SZA is all smiles as she shows off her curves, while her French bulldog runs around. She soundtracked the clip with Ashanti’s “Movies.” “For clarification purposes only . Deleting soon lol,” SZA captioned it. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoeamC8MCc_/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=865651a3-dd0c-416e-8134-8a822addb3fa…

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Billboard Names Top 10 Greatest Rappers Of All Time
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Billboard Names Top 10 Greatest Rappers Of All Time

Chad Mauli

Who is the best rapper of all time? As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Billboard and Vibe are counting down the greatest MCs to ever grace the mic. Over the past month, the magazine has been rolling out its list of the Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time before revealing the final top 10. The editorial staff determined the rankings based on the following criteria: body of work/achievements (charted singles/albums, gold/platinum certifications), cultural impact/influence (how the artist’s work fostered the genre’s evolution), longevity (years at the mic),…

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Future Says He's Back In 'Album Mode'
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Future Says He’s Back In ‘Album Mode’

Chad Mauli

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
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Halle Bailey And DDG Spark Breakup Rumors

Chad Mauli

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

Chad Mauli

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
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Grammys Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip-Hop With Epic Tribute

Chad Mauli

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
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Quavo Performs Emotional Tribute To Takeoff At Grammys

Chad Mauli

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
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Beyoncé Drops Surprise ‘Cuff It’ Remix

Chad Mauli

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
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Juice WRLD Catalog Sold In Nine-Figure Deal

Chad Mauli

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

Chad Mauli

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
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NBA YoungBoy Is Becoming A Mormon

Chad Mauli

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…

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Chicago Prosecutor Drops Pending Sex Abuse Charges Against R. Kelly
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Chicago Prosecutor Drops Pending Sex Abuse Charges Against R. Kelly

Chad Mauli

Chicago prosecutors will no longer pursue the pending sexual assault cases against R. Kelly. Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced Monday that her office will move to drop the 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse at a hearing on Tuesday, citing the disgraced singer’s previous convictions, high cost of prosecution, and limited resources. According to WGN-TV, the decision to drop the charges was prompted by the 30-year prison sentence that Kelly is currently serving after being found guilty in his federal sex trafficking case in New York. He…

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Coi Leray Shades Latto Following 'Blick Blick' Leak
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Coi Leray Shades Latto Following ‘Blick Blick’ Leak

Chad Mauli

Coi Leray is popping up on her opps. Amid the success of “Players,” the rapper opened up about a leaked demo of her Nicki Minaj-assisted single “Blick Blick.” Back in November, a version with Latto surfaced online, drawing questions over who wrote the song. In an interview with Billboard, Coi claims she “had no clue” that Latto had also cut the record, which sounds similar to her version. “I heard Latto’s version and the verses sound different but the hook was there,” she said. “A lot of great music hooks…

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