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Dennis Graham Throws Shade at Metro Boomin and Future Over Drake Beef Rumors

Chad Mauli Mar 26, 2024

Dennis Graham, Drake's father, recently weighed in on the rapper being dissed on Metro Boomin and Future's album "WE DON'T TRUST YOU." In an Instagram post on March 25, Graham appeared to adopt the perspective of the duo, suggesting a strategy to boost his own music sales by orchestrating a beef with Drake. He wrote about enlisting friends to start a feud with Drake, leading to unfollows and ultimately propelling his own music to the top of the charts. The reference to "homies" in Graham's post seemed to allude to…

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Latto’s Airport Arrest Resurfaces Amid First Day Out Flashback

Chad Mauli Mar 26, 2024

Latto recently shared her experience of being detained at the airport and spending three days in jail after being wrongfully arrested. In response to a fan's throwback video, she expressed the challenges she faced, including being pulled off a plane on her way to Punta Cana, facing wrongful arrest, dealing with public misconceptions, incurring significant legal fees, and having her vacation disrupted without any refunds. Latto highlighted the ordeal of being profiled, misunderstood, and subjected to financial burdens due to the incident. https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1772108087937176034 In an interview with The FADER, Latto…

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Old Man Brandon’s new album “Lost” takes fans on his wild ride from being lost to saved

Wimana Mar 26, 2024

Old Man Brandon was knocking at hell’s door, before God found him in the flames and his life experienced a rebirth. Brandon Jones of Elgin, Illinois came from a beautiful home with a mother that loved him dearly and an aunt that never downplayed his potential. However, he also experienced an extensive amount of trauma, from being bullied and abused by his drug addicted stepdad, to a downward spiral after moving to Florida as a teen. He was expelled from school after being found with a concealed weapon, barely dodging…

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Cking teams up with Dilz for upcoming hyped single “No Snakes”

Wimana Mar 25, 2024

Brisbane artist, Cking has used his musical influence to change the lives of others and readies his new single “No Snakes” featuring Dilz. Born in Palmerston North, New Zealand, Corey Baldwin would move to Brisbane, Australia at the age of 12, where he now continues to reside. With a background that often involved trouble for his actions, he found himself being kicked out of the schooling system on numerous occasions. Call it fate, or destiny, but that path led him to hold a deeper appreciation for music, finding solace in…

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Young Lo Killed: Opps Doubled Back After Stabbing Failed?

Chad Mauli Mar 25, 2024

What up gang. Back with the real you know what’s the deal. The saga of rappers getting murked continues. Hip-hop has lost another one to gun violence. https://youtu.be/4Ri0MNzq5-U (0:00-0:06) https://youtu.be/HQdZZDaVC98 (0:00-0:07) https://youtu.be/ZAFIzwFOyXY (0:04-0:10) https://youtu.be/ZAFIzwFOyXY (0:59-1:13) https://youtu.be/4Ri0MNzq5-U (0:35-0:58) https://youtu.be/D63acl4RiHU (0:46-0:59) https://youtu.be/D63acl4RiHU (1:38-1:55) https://youtu.be/PZ0otN4WprE (1:03-1:16) https://youtu.be/4Ri0MNzq5-U (1:33-1:40) https://youtu.be/D63acl4RiHU (1:02-1:16) Young Lo affiliate of Chris Brown lost his life in a Miami night club and the mystery is leading to a trail of theories to try and piece together his life and what could he have done to be allegedly targeted in an…

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Unveiling the Enigma: Decoding Drake’s Instagram Drama with Nav

Chad Mauli Mar 25, 2024

Drake has been a prominent figure in recent discussions following the release of Metro Boomin and Future's latest album, "WE DON'T TRUST YOU." The situation escalated with Nav, a Canadian artist signed to The Weeknd's XO label, apparently unfollowing Drake on Instagram, adding another layer to the evolving tensions within the hip-hop community. https://www.instagram.com/p/C45Kc1nOBgi/ Keep6ixsolid delved into the unfolding conflict, suggesting a brewing "civil war" in Toronto, linking it to personal relationships and collaborations within the music industry. In response to these developments, Drake's close associate Chubbs engaged by posting…

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Dispelling Postpartum Myths: Sexyy Red Challenges Conventional Timelines for Resuming Intimacy After Childbirth

Chad Mauli Mar 25, 2024

Sexyy Red, known for her authenticity as the self-proclaimed "Hood's Hottest Princess," recently shared a candid detail about her life on Sunday (March 24) via her Instagram Story. In a bold statement, she revealed an interaction with Doodie Lo where he questioned her adherence to postpartum recovery guidelines. Red confidently responded, "You ain't wait for them six weeks did you?" reinforcing her unapologetic approach to life. As the news spread, she further emphasized her stance with a daring challenge, "And who gon' check me, boo?" expressing her defiance in the…

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DDB YAYO shines through the hardships on his way to the top

Wimana Mar 25, 2024

Knowing what it means to endure tough phases in life, DDB YAYO is using the experiences of his past to better his future. 21-year-old DDB YAYO, is an artist from Jacksonville, Florida that has been capturing the ears of the music industry since his entrance onto streaming platforms this year. Growing up in Queens, New York he would develop a passion for music alongside his dad who owned a home studio in their basement. DDB YAYO would spend hours on end soaking up the synergy and vibe it brought. Already…

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Raleigh Raps: The Source of the 919

Marty McFly Mar 24, 2024

Being an artist can be a highly rewarding experience if you're lucky enough to connect with a target audience. However, it can also become frustrating at times, especially when your talent goes unnoticed and flies under the radar. Raleigh Raps is a North Carolina based platform dedicated to shining a spotlight on particular artists from the 919 area. The Weekly Roundup report is a new segment designed for artists to gain exposure for new and future projects as well as music-related announcements. The Song Review section selects a track and…

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Drake’s Latest Look Sparks Internet Frenzy Post Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” Verse

Chad Mauli Mar 24, 2024

Friday, March 22, marked a significant day in the world of Hip Hop, with fans buzzing on social media about a photo of Drake leaving a club wearing wired headphones and looking defeated. Speculation arose that he was listening to Kendrick Lamar's diss track on Future and Metro Boomin's latest album. https://youtu.be/N9bKBAA22Go Since the release of "WE DON'T TRUST YOU," fans have been analyzing each track, particularly focusing on "Like That" featuring Kendrick Lamar. In this verse, Lamar subtly targets Drake, referring to him as the "Rich Baby Daddy" rapper…

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The Fall of The FBG Gang: Long Live Clout Boyz

Chad Mauli Mar 24, 2024

What up gang. Back with the real you know what’s the deal. The trenches don’t got love for nobody. It hypes you up then snatches everything you have when you think you winning. One of the most famous gangs in Chicago, Fly Boy Gang, https://youtu.be/lc8qxtfM2RQ (0:02-0:25) https://youtu.be/q3h-STWrftU (9:14-9:19) https://youtu.be/H9ntcagWH2M (6:18-6:44) https://youtu.be/7c6nnMCMJWM (12:46-12:50) https://youtu.be/H9ntcagWH2M (7:26-7:32) https://youtu.be/C_K1oca_Ce8 (18:33-19:07) https://www.reddit.com/r/Chiraqology/comments/tzandh/fbg_duck_and_king_yella_on_when_lil_jay_stole/ (0:41-0:53) https://youtu.be/zOJeLgB36ro (8:33-8:55) https://youtu.be/HsSsXte-lZM (8:50-9:38) https://youtu.be/-tFCCS4KX2s (0:32-1:00) https://youtu.be/HsSsXte-lZM (5:23-5:27) learned first-hand that the streets only got temporary wins. They had one of the biggest rappers out the Chi and had the respect and…

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Big Sean’s ‘Precision’ Release Sparks Fan Debate on Timing

Chad Mauli Mar 24, 2024

On Friday, March 22, Big Sean unveiled his latest track, "Precision," inspired by Three 6 Mafia. The accompanying visual showcases the Detroit-born rapper in various settings, including a scene where he is connected to a hyperbolic chamber reminiscent of "Dragon Ball Z," symbolizing his two-year hiatus from solo music releases. https://youtu.be/DBfpm5FrsHI https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4vz_vwPNRr/ Despite his break to recharge and embrace fatherhood, Big Sean returned with full force. In "Precision," he confidently raps, "I studied the target/ I’m never gonna miss it/ I call that precision." https://youtu.be/N9bKBAA22Go Earlier in the week, he…

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Systovis, an Artist Whose Music Can Change the World

Chad Mauli Mar 24, 2024

Systovis is not only versatile as an artist, but the message in his music serves the purpose of enlightening the world for the better. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Jacob Osseck is the one-of-a-kind artist that goes under the moniker, Systovis aka Stovey. Influenced by distinctive artists like Yelawolf and Rittz, he has developed his craft to a level of audible perfection that makes quality music over any genre he touches. Whether edgy rhyme schemes, interstellar bars, varying flows, or R&B smoothness, Systovis has the versatility to captivate…

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How 10 Artists Received Their Rap Monikers

Natalia Privalova Mar 23, 2024

1. Busta Rhymes - Chuck D dubbed his Long Island protege after Oklahoma college football star Buster Rhymes. 2. C-Bo - Short for “Cowboy.” 3. DMX - New York's top rap dawg originally built his rep on his Yonkers home turfas a human beat box, taking his name as a funky homosapien answer to the classic DMX beat making drum machine—much like Just-Ice's mid-'80s beat-box sidekick, “Cool” DMX. Wow, what a coincidence! 4. E-40 - Named for his ability to drink four to ɹve 40 oz. bottles of malt liquor…

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The Final Hours of Proof

Chad Mauli Mar 23, 2024

April 10th 2006, DeShaun Dupree Holton, known as the Detroit hip-hop legend Proof and founder of the iconic rap collective D-12 was out for a night of fun as he was accustomed to https://youtu.be/W_4IViBAvWs (1:32-1:49) https://youtu.be/W_4IViBAvWs (2:10-2:29) Old habits die hard and Proof had the most respect for the city that raised him. His patriotism was bar non and that resulted in him staying close to the neighbourhood even if he was now a star and could have moved to a safer location and distance himself from dangerous company and…

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Midwest artist Real Deal Wit It shares inspiring musical journey with ever-widening global fanbase

Natalia Privalova Mar 23, 2024

AKRON, OH – To understand the music and talent of Midwest artist Real Deal Wit It, you have to understand where he comes from. Living in the streets of Akron, Ohio is already a rough starting place, and it’s easy to see how this young man might be led to a life of drugs and violence. By the age of 14 he was in-and-out of juvenile prison while dodging life-or-death situations on the streets. But through it all, music was his escape and became sources of refuge for him, and ultimately…

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Tyla’s Debut Album: A Collaborative Masterpiece with Gunna, Tems, and Travis Scott

Chad Mauli Mar 23, 2024

Tyla unveiled her debut album, TYLA, on March 22, featuring a total of 14 tracks. The album includes her hit song “Water” along with collaborations with Travis Scott, Tems, Gunna, Skillibeng, and Becky G. Notable tracks on the project are “Truth or Dare,” “On and On,” “Butterflies,” and her 2022 single “To Last.” Tyla also released the music video for “ART,” which has garnered nearly 500,000 views on YouTube. The standout single from the album, “Water,” reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Tyla her first Grammy…

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Keith Lee Commends Cardi B Following Their Viral Food Critiques: “Authenticity Shines Through”

Chad Mauli Mar 23, 2024

Keith Lee recently shared insights into his collaboration with Cardi B after their popular food reviews went viral. The duo recently came together to sample Easy Street Burgers and Buldak ramen noodles from Samyang Foods in LA. During a TikTok Live session, Keith Lee expressed his admiration for Cardi B, stating, “I don’t think I can even have a conversation without saying Cardi B one of them. From the bottom of my heart, she’s one of them.” He also recounted their first in-person meeting, where Cardi B warmly interacted with…

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Exclusive interview with rapper Ljak

Natalia Privalova Mar 22, 2024

Today we had an exclusive chance to interview Ljak: Who do people say you sound like? People say I sound like Tupac, J. Cole, or Eminem. I think they say so because of my delivery and how I manage what I say. What’s your best advice for handling criticism?The best thing I can say for handling criticism is to love it.I love criticism. 95% of our existence is made up of criticism. The best advice about handling criticism I can give is, whether positive or negative, take it all as…

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Star-Studded Lineup Announced for Milwaukee’s 2024 Summerfest

Chad Mauli Mar 22, 2024

Today, on March 21, Summerfest unveiled the complete lineup for its highly anticipated 2024 festival. The event, spanning multiple weekends, will feature a stellar array of performers including Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, JID, Rico Nasty, Key Glock, Jamila Woods, Ken Carson, K Camp, Certified Trapper, Lil Tecca, Bryson Tiller, BigXthaPlug, Mariah the Scientist, and DC The Don. Tickets for Summerfest are currently on sale through the festival's official website, offering single-day general admission passes starting at $28. Milwaukee World Festival Inc. CEO Sarah Pancheri expressed excitement about the festival's…