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Moneybagg Yo Set To Embark On “Larger Than Life” Tour

Chad Mauli Jun 11, 2023

Moneybagg Yo has announced an upcoming “Larger Than Life” tour with 23 dates spanning 19 states. Revealed on Friday (June 9), the “Wockesha” rapper will be embarking on a journey across multiple cities starting in Orlando on Aug. 3. The tour will meander through cities like Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles, ultimately culminating in his home turf of Memphis on Sept. 30 at the FedExForum. Joining him for select dates on this will be a lineup of rising stars, including Bread Gang signee Finesse2tymes, “Pound Town” hitmaker Sexyy Red,…

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Janelle Monáe Releases Her New Album ‘The Age Of Pleasure’

Chad Mauli Jun 11, 2023

Janelle Monáe has ended her five-year hiatus with the release of her latest album, The Age Of Pleasure. A stellar amalgamation of the singer-songwriter’s diverse artistic elements, the album invites listeners to a world of self-love, acceptance, and freedom. Building on her prior work, it represents a highly anticipated evolution of Monáe’s musical journey while retaining her playful and energetic style. Across 14 tracks, the album boasts an eclectic list of collaborations featuring artists like Seun Kuti, Egypt 80, Doechii, Grace Jones, Nia Long, Amaarae, Sister Nancy, and CKay. It…

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DC Young Fly Shares Homegoing Details For Jacky Oh

Chad Mauli Jun 9, 2023

On Thursday (June 8), DC Young Fly took to Instagram to provide funeral details for Jacklyn Smith, better known by many as Jacky Oh. The service will be held at Atlanta’s Jackson Memorial Baptist Church this Saturday (June 10). A short message from the “Wild ‘N Out” star was also included in the post. “Love you, mama… we goin’ up the right way,” he said. As previously reported by Rap-Up, DC shared an open letter that honored the mother of his three children. “You are the GREATEST MOTHER I KNOW,”…

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Takeoff’s Mother Sues Venue Where Her Son Was Shot And Killed

Chad Mauli Jun 9, 2023

On Wednesday (June 7), Titania Davenport, the mother of Takeoff, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Houston’s 810 Billiards & Bowling, the location where the rapper was tragically shot and killed in 2022. As revealed by Rolling Stone, said lawsuit states that the venue played host to a party being held by the family of Rap-A-Lot head honcho J. Prince. Given its magnitude and presence of several notable figures, the business is accused of being devoid of proper protections that could have saved Takeoff’s life. “Defendants provided no screening mechanisms,…

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Sexyy Red Announces “Hood Hottest Princess” Project

Chad Mauli Jun 7, 2023

On Tuesday (June 6), Sexyy Red took to social media to announce her new body of work, Hood Hottest Princess. The project will consist of 11 hard-hitting cuts and additional contributions from Sukihana, Tay Keith, Juicy J, and Nicki Minaj — the last of whom appeared on the recently released remix of the viral hit “Pound Town.” Shortly after the release of “Pound Town 2,” Red and her NYC counterpart shared their mutual admiration for each other. “I’m so excited about this dope new collaboration. I ain’t get this ratchet…

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Azealia Banks Slammed Over Posts About DC Young Fly In Wake Of Jacky Oh’s Passing

Chad Mauli Jun 7, 2023

As family and friends continue to mourn the passing of Jacky Oh, one individual has decided to use the tragic moment to fuel her grudge. Earlier today (June 7), Azealia Banks let off a series of posts on Instagram sending shots at DC Young Fly, who shares three children with the late model and entrepreneur. Evidently, Banks is still upset about her appearance on a past episode of “Wild N’ Out,” which left her in tears after DC delivered jokes at her expense. For the uninitiated, the aforementioned show is…

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Ride the waves of Pinwheel Valley’s old-school-with-soul single, R.E.M. State, ft Garrison Cade

Stefano Meola Jun 6, 2023

There is no shortage of hip-hop acts taking their sound back to the old school, but Pinwheel Valley, with help from the Canadian flow king, Garrison Cade, orchestrated a time capsule of a mind-bending trip you will want to book first-class tickets for. Riding steady on the syncopated beats and reverb-lashed synths, Cade, who shot to fame on the Canadian East Coast with his band, Sam the Astronaut, took the mellifluous reigns and rode steady with his rhythmic cadence in R.E.M. State, which started as an instrumental piece taken from…

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Lil Baby Speaks At Bre’Asia Powell’s Funeral: “We Gotta Come Up With A Plan”

Chad Mauli Jun 5, 2023

Over the weekend, Lil Baby paid his respects to Bre’Asia Powell, a 16-year-old who was tragically shot and killed while at a graduation party in Atlanta. Taking to the podium, the Quality Control-signed rapper spoke to the youth about the need for change, keeping things blunt in regard to relationships and influence. “A lot of time, when people talk it’s more so like on the males, but I’m speaking for the males and the females,” he said. “The females make the young males think this and that cool when it’s…

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Metro Boomin Drops Deluxe Edition Of ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Soundtrack

Chad Mauli Jun 5, 2023

On Friday (June 2), Metro Boomin unveiled a 13-song accompaniment to the new animated film Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. The compilation boasted a wealth of appearances from the likes of Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz, Future, Offset, Coi Leray, Lil Wayne, Swae Lee, and Don Toliver, all of whom contributed to the spirit of the movie’s web-slinging main characters. Today (June 5), fans are treated to a deluxe version of the soundtrack, which adds on six additional songs and appearances from Mora, Shenseea, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, and more. One…

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Scar Lip Inks Deal With Epic Records

Chad Mauli Jun 3, 2023

On Thursday (June 1), Scar Lip revealed that she is now an artist under the Epic Records imprint. Among the many who shared the news was Mona Scott-Young, who posted an image of her with the rising talent alongside Swizz Beatz, Ezekiel Lewis, Darrin Dean, and Treiva Williams. All are now a part of Scar Lip’s team as she transitions to the next level of her career. In one video that’s making rounds on the internet, all parties can be seen toasting to success with several other members of Epic’s…

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Latto And Cardi B Turn All The Way Up In “Put It On Da Floor Again” Video

Chad Mauli Jun 3, 2023

Earlier today (June 2), Latto linked up with Cardi B for “Put It On Da Floor Again,” a remix of the April drop “Put It On Da Floor.” As expected, the “Bodak Yellow” star matches the song’s vibes with hard-hitting bars for any critic or competitor. “Put a ribbon on me, I been actin’ brand new, I ain’t smokin’ on no za’, lil’ b**ch, I’m smokin’ on you, put your bestie in a pack and now I’m smokin’ her too, I been ballin’ so damn hard, could’ve went to LSU,…

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Files Lawsuit Against Diageo, Alleges Racism And Sabotage

Chad Mauli Jun 1, 2023

Earlier Wednesday (May 31), Sean “Diddy” Combs and his liquor company, Combs Wines and Spirits LLC, filed a lawsuit against Diageo, the British corporation that serves as co-owner of his DeLeón Tequila brand. In documents filed in Manhattan at the state Supreme Court in New York, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, the billionaire mogul is accusing the partner organization of treating him and his product worse than comparative brands that are also under the Diageo umbrella because of his race. Combs’ legal team is asking for Diageo to…

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Latto Announces “Put It On Da Floor” Remix With Cardi B

Chad Mauli Jun 1, 2023

Today (May 31), Latto decided to surprise her fans with a new song announcement. In a short clip, the Clayton County representer revealed that a remix to her latest single, “Put It On Da Floor,” makes landfall this Friday (June 2). Using a popular line from the Go Grizzly, Squat Beats, and Ben Hogarth-produced effort, she humorously tore open a plastic bag to unveil the song’s new collaborator, Cardi B. Given the background, it’s a fair bet that a music video will soon follow the remix’s arrival. Released back in…

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DaniLeigh Hit With DUI Following Reported Hit-And-Run

Chad Mauli May 30, 2023

According to TMZ, DaniLeigh was arrested and charged with a DUI Tuesday (May 30). The singer was said to have been involved in a hit-and-run in Miami Beach after colliding with an individual on a moped. In a police report, the “Levi High” talent was seen by several witnesses driving recklessly prior to the accident. Once stopped by law enforcement, she blew almost twice the legal limit and was subsequently hit with three felony charges — driving under the influence, leaving the scene of a crash with serious bodily injury,…

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Baby Keem And Kendrick Lamar Drop Off Surprise Visual For “The Hillbillies”

Chad Mauli May 30, 2023

Today (May 30), Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar decided to surprise the masses with a new single titled “The Hillbillies.” Produced by EVILGIANE, the track samples Bon Iver’s 2020 cut “PDLIF” and sees the duo trading lines about their high-end lifestyles. “Famous, but I’m not for sale, why you tryna possess me, girl? I mean, you know what upset me, girl, it was like that when you met me, girl, ’cause he’ll put you in princess shoes, elevate you, respect you too, here’s 10K, I’m in a sexy mood, don’t…

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K Camp Drops ‘Spin The Block’ EP & Announces A New Tour

Chad Mauli May 28, 2023

K Camp is back with a dope new EP titled Spin The Block. The highly anticipated project includes a new visual for his single “Buss Down.” Following the success of his most recent tour run, he has also announced his new 17-city “Spin The Block Tour.” The six-track EP features transparent records like “Even Steven” and “Wifi Pt. 2.” There are also records like “Spin The Block,” “New Season Marni,” and “Buss Down” that give longtime K Camp fans a familiar feeling. His song “5%” showcases the Atlanta-bred musician’s lyrical…

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Cochise Drops New Action-Packed ‘NO ONE’S NICE TO ME’ EP

Chad Mauli May 28, 2023

Cochise has released a new seven-song EP titled NO ONE’S NICE TO ME. The Columbia Records signee’s most recent project is the latest multitrack offering from the Platinum-certified artist. The new EP shows further progression from the Florida-based emcee. The eclectic rap phenom’s versatility stretches throughout the 18-minute tape. The project features high-level production from creators such as BNYX (Drake, Lil Uzi Vert, Yeat), TM88 (Future, Lil Uzi Vert), and Akachi (DJ Khaled, Future, Lil Durk). The tape begins with “HYDROPLANE,” an audio story filled with strings and piano keys…

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Coi Leray Has Fans Ready For Upcoming Album

Chad Mauli May 26, 2023

Coi Leray is in heavy promo mode for her next moves. She is probably very busy capturing visuals, gearing up for interviews, and debuting new looks like the one she teased on her Instagram. Coi posted a reel of her getting ready for what seems like a shoot, whether for a music video or something else entirely. Normally rocking her long braids, she is seen with a short haircut with curls as her team puts on finishing touches. Looking sultrily at the camera as her single “Bops” played in the…

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Vic Mensa No Longer Has Beef With Akademiks: “I’m Beyond That”

Chad Mauli May 26, 2023

In some cases, beefs can last forever. In regards to Vic Mensa and his past issues with Akademiks, he is beyond that now. During his appearance on “Everyday Struggle” in 2017, the Chicago native put AK on blast for his coverage on Chicago’s drill scene. His “War In Chiraq” channel was heavily criticized at the time for its role in perpetuating violence in the city. Although Akademiks felt he had a right to report on the matter, Mensa felt the opposite. He even went further, calling AK a b**ch. Overall,…

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G Herbo Has The Internet In Tears With His NBA YoungBoy Impression

Chad Mauli May 24, 2023

While G Herbo is one of the illest rappers of the newer generation, he also has a comedic side to him that he occasionally brings out. This time around, he gives a spot on impression while imitating the way NBA YoungBoy carries himself in music videos. In the viral video floating around today (May 23), the Chicago rapper is seen lighting a cigarette and wobbling his legs together in a manner that is out of control. He chose the perfect background music for the quick clip as well, YoungBoy’s “I…