Bhad Bhabie Involved In Car Accident: 'I'm Beyond Devastated'
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Bhad Bhabie Involved In Car Accident: ‘I’m Beyond Devastated’

Chad Mauli

Bhad Bhabie is thankful to be alive after getting into her first car accident. The “Gucci Flip Flops” rapper was driving with her friend Tilan when they hit a divider head on. In an Instagram Story, she shared photos of her “totaled” Bentley, which sustained damage to the front and passenger side, and said that Tilan could have died if it wasn’t for the car’s weight. “I’m beyond devastated… my first car totaled and over with,” said the OnlyFans star. “If the car wasn’t so heavy tilan would probably b…

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Kanye West Suspect In Battery Investigation After Throwing Woman's Phone
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Kanye West Suspect In Battery Investigation After Throwing Woman’s Phone

Chad Mauli

Kanye West has been named a suspect in a battery investigation following a heated exchange with a woman who refused to stop filming him. In a video circulating online, Ye was seen leaving a sports complex where his children had a basketball game on Friday when he noticed that he was being recorded. He got out of his car at an intersection and confronted the woman. “If I wanna go see my son at a game, y’all ain’t gonna run up on me like that,” he told her. “Stop with…

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Lil Yachty Returns With New Album 'Let's Start Here'
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Lil Yachty Returns With New Album ‘Let’s Start Here’

Chad Mauli

Lil Boat is back. After taking the internet by storm with “Poland,” Lil Yachty keeps the momentum going with his first album in nearly three years, Let’s Start Here. The trippy 14-track set is a departure from his rap-heavy projects of the past, with appearances from Daniel Caesar, Justine Skye, Fousheé, and Diana Gordon. Surprisingly, “Poland” is not included on the tracklist. The viral sensation reached No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October and received co-signs from Drake and Wiz Khalifa. “My new album is a non-rap album,”…

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Rae Sremmurd Drops New Single 'Sucka Or Sum'
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Rae Sremmurd Drops New Single ‘Sucka Or Sum’

Chad Mauli

The countdown is on to SremmLife 4. As they gear up for a new album this year, Rae Sremmurd keeps the music coming with their first drop of 2023. On “Sucka Or Sum,” produced by Jaxx, Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee get back in their melodic bag. “How you gon’ try to play me like a sucka or somethin’? / How you gon’ try to play me when I’m knowin’ what’s up? / Feel like I’m 6’5″ ’cause the money is up,” sings Swae. https://twitter.com/MikeWiLLMadeIt/status/1618727182867767308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1618727182867767308%7Ctwgr%5E59f2fd37a6cc819f529a5c6fbc1d237f186b958c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2023%2F01%2F26%2Frae-sremmurd-sucka-or-sum%2F “Sucka Or Sum” is the…

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50 Cent Shuts Down Claim That JAY-Z's Impact Is Bigger Than Eminem
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50 Cent Shuts Down Claim That JAY-Z’s Impact Is Bigger Than Eminem

Chad Mauli

50 Cent is once again showing his loyalty to Eminem. The hip-hop mogul came to the defense of his mentor after former NBA player Jamal Crawford claimed that JAY-Z has had a greater impact on hip-hop than the Detroit rapper. During his appearance on Shaquille O’Neal’s “The Big Podcast,” Crawford brought up Hov and Em while discussing his favorite basketball players. “JAY-Z’s effect on hip-hop is bigger than any album sales that Eminem will have. That’s just how it goes,” Crawford told Shaq, who responded, “That’s a good point.” https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cnp_4Noqz_y/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=7c18eaa0-e5d9-4dcc-a519-c7b799c804e8…

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Ella Mai Announces 'Heart On My Sleeve' Tour
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Ella Mai Announces ‘Heart On My Sleeve’ Tour

Chad Mauli

Ella Mai is hitting the road this spring. The R&B singer has announced dates for her “Heart on My Sleeve” tour. The 34-date trek kicks off March 31 in Wallingford, Conn. and travels across North America, with stops in New York, Atlanta, Miami, and Los Angeles, wrapping June 1 in Toronto. The tour comes in support of her latest album Heart on My Sleeve, which was released in May. A deluxe edition is set for release on Feb. 2. https://twitter.com/ellamai/status/1617993216363724802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1617993216363724802%7Ctwgr%5E911458b6a3d007ba4aea80f76f80225609fb059d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2023%2F01%2F24%2Fella-mai-heart-on-my-sleeve-tour-dates%2F “The deluxe tracks are some of my favorite songs currently…

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Beyoncé Performs 'Brown Skin Girl' With Blue Ivy At Dubai Concert
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Beyoncé Performs ‘Brown Skin Girl’ With Blue Ivy At Dubai Concert

Chad Mauli

All hail the queen. Over four years since her last live show, Beyoncé reemerged during a private concert in Dubai on Saturday night as part of the opening of the luxury hotel Atlantis the Royal. She didn’t perform anything from her latest album Renaissance, instead delivering a 75-minute set full of songs that she hasn’t performed in a while. Backed by an orchestra, band, and dancers, she opened with her rendition of Etta James’ “At Last” before treating the invite-only crowd to favorites like “XO,” “Halo,” “Freedom,” “Beautiful Liar,” “Flaws…

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Drake Hints At New Album During Apollo Show
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Drake Hints At New Album During Apollo Show

Chad Mauli

Live from the Apollo, it’s Drake. After delaying the shows twice, the rapper made his triumphant return to the stage for his first performance in years at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem for SiriusXM on Saturday night, with special guests including 21 Savage and the Diplomats. He took fans on a trip down memory lane, performing a 40-song set of his biggest hits and deep cuts that spanned his legendary career. As Variety reports, he kicked off the 90-minute show in a replica of his childhood bedroom in his…

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Aubrey O'Day Is Pregnant With Her First Child
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Aubrey O’Day Is Pregnant With Her First Child

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Aubrey O’Day is going to be a mom. The Danity Kane singer is pregnant and expecting her first child, reports The Sun. “She’s pregnant,” says a source close to Aubrey. “She’s early on in her pregnancy, and is so excited.” The news comes after the 38-year-old “Making the Band” alum was photographed wearing a form-fitting white dress while cradling her stomach at the SPiN Awards gala for the Society Performers Academy in Los Angeles on Tuesday. “I’ve been having mom fever,” she told a reporter on the red carpet. The…

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Nia Long Addresses Omarion Romance Rumors
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Nia Long Addresses Omarion Romance Rumors

Chad Mauli

Is love in the air for Omarion? The R&B singer is sparking romance rumors after he was photographed with Nia Long at the premiere of Netflix’s You People this week. In the clip, the two are seen posing together for a photo on the red carpet. They showed some affection as Nia held Omarion’s hand before walking away. Omarion, who is 14 years younger than Long, posted the clip on Twitter and captioned it with the blushing face emoji. https://twitter.com/Omarion/status/1616248503927439361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1616248503927439361%7Ctwgr%5E0898d4c4d402fb4b23cb81d67889e588bf64f92a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2023%2F01%2F20%2Fomarion-nia-long-romance-rumors%2F Their PDA had the internet abuzz. The Shade Room suggested…

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Michael Jackson Biopic In The Works
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Michael Jackson Biopic In The Works

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The King of Pop is coming to the big screen. A biopic about Michael Jackson is in the works from Lionsgate. Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) will direct the upcoming film Michael, which is set to begin production later this year, reports Deadline. The movie will be produced by Graham King, who is behind Oscar-winning films such as Bohemian Rhapsody and The Departed. GK Films will produce alongside the co-executors of Jackson’s estate, John Branca and John McClain. The film will highlight the late legend’s musical accomplishments starting from his Jackson…

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Flo Rida Awarded $82 Million In Lawsuit Against Energy Drink Maker
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Flo Rida Awarded $82 Million In Lawsuit Against Energy Drink Maker

Chad Mauli

Flo Rida is $82 million richer. The “Low” rapper scored a major victory in his lawsuit against energy drink maker Celsius. After a five-day trial, a Broward County jury awarded him $82 million in damages over a breach of contract from a 2014 endorsement deal. Flo Rida filed the suit in 2021, claiming he was owed millions in stock and royalties in exchange for promoting the Celsius drinks for years. His lawyer argued that his promotion of the brand helped rescue “a tiny local company that was about to go…

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6ix9ine Reveals Address While Flaunting $1 Million
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6ix9ine Reveals Address While Flaunting $1 Million

Chad Mauli

6ix9ine is putting his life on the line. The controversial rapper is back at it, this time sharing his location with his 22 million Instagram followers. Tekashi posted a series of photos of himself on a private plane while flaunting one million dollars in cash. While most celebrities know better than to disclose their whereabouts, 6ix9ine invited his followers to come find him, posting the exact address of the airport where he’ll be landing and his flight details. He claimed he would be alone except for his 5’4″, 140 lb.…

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Drake Says He 'Wouldn't Be Anywhere Without' Fabolous
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Drake Says He ‘Wouldn’t Be Anywhere Without’ Fabolous

Chad Mauli

Drake is giving Fabolous his flowers. The 6 God took to Instagram on Sunday night to pay tribute to the Brooklyn rapper for paving the way for him. In a series of stories, he acknowledged Fabolous’ impact on his career. “Wouldn’t be anywhere without this guy real shit,” Drake captioned a photo of the “Into You” rapper. “@myfabolouslife was really just taking in how much you influenced everything for me.” He shared throwback pics of Fabolous including a Smack DVD Magazine cover from 2005. https://twitter.com/WordOnRd/status/1614881912564203520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1614881912564203520%7Ctwgr%5Eb705c5bcc36ed54145200e73e76c623cca38f7d1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2023%2F01%2F16%2Fdrake-pays-tribute-fabolous%2F A grateful Fabolous responded to…

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John Legend And Chrissy Teigen Welcome New Baby
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John Legend And Chrissy Teigen Welcome New Baby

Chad Mauli

A legend is born. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen welcomed a new baby on Friday, Jan. 13, according to People. The Grammy-winning singer announced the big news during a private concert, saying “the little baby this morning.” “What a blessed day,” he told the crowd. https://www.instagram.com/p/CmmveAaP_03/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=d3f77214-e70a-4e71-bbe1-e9bb0402df02 The proud dad said he “didn’t get a lot of sleep,” but he “feels energized” after spending “a lot of time” at the hospital. Back in August, Teigen announced that she was expecting again after suffering the pregnancy loss of their son Jack in…

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Meek Mill Denies Dissing Lori Harvey Amid Her New Relationship With Damson Idris
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Meek Mill Denies Dissing Lori Harvey Amid Her New Relationship With Damson Idris

Chad Mauli

Meek Mill is catching more heat over his tweets. On Friday, the Philly rapper sent out a tweet that read, “Y’all let that gal f#%k anybody.” https://twitter.com/MeekMill/status/1613936778192510977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1613936778192510977%7Ctwgr%5E246e2039a9599befc1ecb28631843d0f9d0e9a20%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2023%2F01%2F13%2Fmeek-mill-denies-dissing-lori-harvey%2F But he caused a firestorm as social media assumed he was being shady and sneak dissing Lori Harvey, who went Instagram official with her new boyfriend, “Snowfall” star Damson Idris, just hours earlier. https://twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/1613849142031454208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1613849142031454208%7Ctwgr%5E246e2039a9599befc1ecb28631843d0f9d0e9a20%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2023%2F01%2F13%2Fmeek-mill-denies-dissing-lori-harvey%2F Meek shut down the speculation, revealing that he was quoting lyrics from PARTYNEXTDOOR’s new single “Her Old Friends,” on which the OVO crooner sings, “F**k all my bitch’s old…

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PARTYNEXTDOOR Returns With New Single 'Her Old Friends'
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PARTYNEXTDOOR Returns With New Single ‘Her Old Friends’

Chad Mauli

It’s PARTY time. PARTYNEXTDOOR has kept a low profile over the last few years, but the OVO Sound singer-songwriter returns for the new year with a brand new single. On “Her Old Friends,” produced by OG Parker, the R&B crooner brings more of the R&B vibes that fans have come to know and love. “F**k all my bitches old friends / Y’all let a girl f**k anybody,” he sings. “She out here catchin’ every body / Told her not to lean on anybody / Told not to be seen with…

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Offset And Hit-Boy Team Up On '2 LIVE'
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Offset And Hit-Boy Team Up On ‘2 LIVE’

Chad Mauli

Offset gets back to the music. The Migos rapper heads to the club with Hit-Boy on his first release of the year, “2 LIVE,” which was released in partnership with Patron. On the Uncle Luke-inspired anthem, Offset drops some party-ready rhymes while rapping over Hit-Boy’s bouncy production. Offset has been working on his sophomore solo album, which was delayed in the wake of Takeoff’s death. The follow-up to his 2019 debut Father of 4 previously spawned tracks including the Baby Keem-produced “54321” and “Code” featuring Moneybagg Yo. Offset continues to…

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Tory Lanez Sentencing Delayed As He Seeks New Trial
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Tory Lanez Sentencing Delayed As He Seeks New Trial

Chad Mauli

Tory Lanez’s sentencing has been pushed back as he prepares to ask for a new trial. The Toronto rapper appeared in court Tuesday for the first time since he was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion. The judge acknowledged his new lawyer David Kenner, who has represented Snoop Dogg and Suge Knight, and agreed to push his sentencing back from Jan. 27 to Feb. 28 at the earliest. According to Rolling Stone, Kenner is preparing to file a motion for a new trial and a separate motion to dissolve the…

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Logic Announces New Album 'College Park'
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Logic Announces New Album ‘College Park’

Chad Mauli

Logic is back in album mode. The Maryland rapper has announced that his new album College Park will arrive on February 24. The project marks his first release since going independent. He shared an animated trailer for his “independent debut” and revealed the star-studded guest list including RZA, Redman, Joey Bada$$, Norah Jones, Bun B, Lil Keke, Statik Selektah, Seth MacFarlane, and more. https://www.instagram.com/p/CnPuLMuvHzq/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=dce7098b-a898-4995-bd3d-992d0434e4f3 “I love y’all and I’m making shit from the heart,” Logic told fans. “I’m loving hip-hop. I was not really feeling it for a while. I…

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