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Controversial Allegations: DJ Akademiks Faces Rape and Defamation Lawsuit

Chad Mauli May 15, 2024

DJ Akademiks, whose real name is Livingston Allen, is being sued for rape and defamation by a woman who claims he and two other men sexually assaulted her in 2022. The lawsuit was filed on May 14 by Fauziya "Ziya" Abashe, who reportedly met the internet personality in 2021. According to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone, Abashe alleges that in July 2022, she was invited to Akademiks' home, where she encountered two men who allegedly spiked her drink and continued serving her alcohol until they raped her. She further…

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Cardi B Hits Billion-Stream Milestone for Four Tracks on Spotify

Chad Mauli May 15, 2024

In the latest episode of Spotify's "Billions Club: The Series," Cardi B marked a significant milestone by celebrating four of her records surpassing a billion plays on the platform. To commemorate this achievement, the rapper enjoyed a Caribbean meal, using her new Spotify plaques as plates while savoring oxtails, rice, and plantains. Dressed in a pink bathrobe and slippers, Cardi shared personal anecdotes about the creation of each track. She began with her 2018 feature on Maroon 5's "Girls Like You," which she dedicated to her child. "This song is…

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Blake Holmes Speaks His Authentic Truth on Upcoming EP “Time Heals You. Almost”

Hulda Hicks May 15, 2024

With the leading single, “So 4real” arriving on October 15th, Blake Holmes is in go mode for the release of his upcoming EP, “Time Heals You. Almost.” Washington, DC native Blake Holmes is the real deal as an artist, a producer, an engineer, director, and entrepreneur. His talents are endless and have been cultivated over the past 10 years. Growing up with music being a regular part of his life due to his loving adoptive parents, Blake Holmes was a young genius in the making. Car rides vibing to soulful…

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Exclusive Interview with Brazy Luca

Hulda Hicks May 14, 2024

Raptology: How did you come up with a stage name?Brazy Luca: Well my stage name came from my manager which entails a deeper reality of being a woman of many hats and presenting a positive light for others to follow! Brazy, when you hear it automatically you think about crazy and I think about “alter ego”. Luca means “light” or “bringer of light”. Raptology: Where are you from?Brazy Luca: I was born in Salisbury, North Carolina. I grew up there as a kid and lived there until I was about…

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Soulja Boy and 21 Savage’s Hometown Feud Escalates

Chad Mauli May 14, 2024

Over the weekend, Soulja Boy and 21 Savage engaged in a lighthearted exchange of jabs, diverging from the typical trend of escalating rap feuds through music. Today, the "Turn My Swag On" artist tweeted, dismissing 21 Savage's comments by stating, "21 is speaking on my name; he must be trippin’. I cannot be scared of a n**ga from Great Britain." It's worth noting that Savage relocated from London to Atlanta at the age of 7. https://twitter.com/souljaboy/status/1790013361591136715 After obtaining permanent U.S. residency in 2023, the Grammy-winning rapper embarked on a brief…

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Kendrick Lamar Dominates Billboard Hot 100 with “Not Like Us”

Chad Mauli May 14, 2024

On May 13, Kendrick Lamar achieved his second Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song of the year with "Not Like Us." This success followed his feature on "Like That," a collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin that topped the charts in April. "Not Like Us" adds to Lamar's list of chart-topping singles, including "HUMBLE." in 2017 and Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" in 2015. Additionally, his track "euphoria," aimed at rival Drake, climbed to No. 3 from No. 11. The song "Not Like Us" garnered 70.9 million streams and 15,000 traditional…

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Exclusive interview with Arktic

Natalia Privalova May 14, 2024

Today we had an exclusive chance to interview Arktic: What is your legal name, age, and hometown?My name is Donovan Patterson, I'm 20 years old, and I was born and raised in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. How did you come up with a stage name?My original producer name was D.COLE, but as time went on, I started doing more serious songs like "Lexus" by WilliamGold and needed a name that wasn't so close to J.Cole. So I came up with Arktic, because I'm a really chill person. So, I felt like it…

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Life Journey Experts Releases “The Rise Up” Under Music Equals Medicine Publishing

Chad Mauli May 13, 2024

Gathering the minds of creative artists across the globe, Music Equals Medicine Publishing has assembled the Avengers of the rap game, Life Journey Experts. Music Equals Medicine Publishing set out on a mission to create something more than the vanity-filled music of the current industry glorifying trapping, violence, promiscuity, and negativity. This inspired their space where creatives who share the same purpose to compose music with a positive message can all come together to impact and make the world a better place. https://youtu.be/9KSDnedNeok Their vision for embracing and molding the…

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Drake Teases Upcoming Music Release on Instagram

Chad Mauli May 13, 2024

Drake appears to have concluded his recent exchange with Kendrick Lamar by sharing a new meme on his Instagram Story. The post featured an image of a lone soldier facing a multitude of oncoming attackers, symbolizing the challenges he has faced from various artists like Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar, ASAP Rocky, and Rick Ross. https://youtu.be/N9bKBAA22Go The escalation of the feud intensified after Kendrick Lamar's verse on Future and Metro Boomin's track "Like That," where Lamar delivered fiery lines like "Think I won’t drop the location? I still got PTSD/…

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Soulja Boy Escalates Feud with 21 Savage and Metro Boomin

Chad Mauli May 13, 2024

After a resurfaced tweet from Metro Boomin where he compared his studio sessions with Jeezy to sending beats to Soulja Boy, the rapper didn't hold back on social media. Soulja Boy took direct shots at Metro Boomin on Instagram Live, prompting a response from 21 Savage who challenged him with a simple "Or what?" on DJ Akademiks' page. Soulja Boy didn't back down and fired off disrespectful posts at Metro Boomin on Twitter. In a series of tweets, Soulja Boy threatened to physically confront both 21 Savage and Metro Boomin,…

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Loud End For DEF Records

Wimana May 13, 2024

What better way to create a new future, than to bury the past? Well, Rick Rubin buried his...Literally! All good things must come to an end, but from death comes new beginnings. This is no truer a philosophy in relation to a moment in hip hop music history, which set then Def Jam Records co-owner Rick Rubin, on a trajectory to his present stature. “Def”, a slang rising to popularity in the 80’s era, was a staple in the urban music industry. Rick however, found the word “Def” to have…

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How to Properly Tune a Cello

Chad Mauli May 12, 2024

When learning how to play an instrument, there are several things that you should know especially if you’re just a novice. In playing the cello, one of the required things to know is tuning. At the beginning of your lessons (if you are taking such), your teacher would most likely teach and guide you all throughout. But during these early stages, it is recommendable to practice independently. This will equip you to be more advanced in the future. Basic guides to tune a cello Tuning Sequence In tuning a cello,…

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JT Releases Extended Version of Smash Single “OKAY”

Chad Mauli May 12, 2024

JT, one half of the rap duo City Girls, has been making waves as a solo artist. Her track "OKAY" recently charted on the Billboard Hot 100, and she has now released an extended version of the song. In the new verse, JT appears to respond to fellow rapper Sukihana, rapping about letting go of haters and claiming her status as a "City Cinderella." Sukihana's recent song "COCAINE" included lyrics that seemingly diss JT, referencing her past legal troubles and a physical altercation with Lil Uzi Vert at the 2023…

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OWE GOD Dropping Jaws With His Mind-blowing Single, “How You Be”

Chad Mauli May 12, 2024

Infusing his Southern roots with his evolving environment, OWE GOD is developing a new Colorado Hip Hop sound as heard in his introspective single, “How You Be.” Texas native Russell Martin was introduced to Hip Hop through timeless songs like Digable Planets’ “Cool Like Dat. Russell would adopt the alias, UpitumeE, releasing his debut full length project, "Chaotic Precision" in 2008. The next two years was spent touring across Texas rocking avenues with crowd favorites from the project. https://open.spotify.com/track/2UgHeAkqD9LvGK4FZJ5vU2?si=c47e45cdf63842b7 Sadly, 2012 was bittersweet. Graduating with honors from The University of…

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Kidrock Dollaz brings hip hop back to its golden days

Wimana May 11, 2024

New York is back on it’s a-game with Queens native, Kidrock Dollaz taking fans back to what made hip hop the most listened to genre in the world. Far Rockaway Queens lyricist, Kidrock Dollaz came up around the music industry with his mother working alongside mainstream hip hop artists as a singer. As he grew through his experiences in the streets, local artists like Stack Bundles and Chinx Drugz became a source of inspiration that influenced his passion and calling for the rap game. Stepping into the path to establish…

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Drake Requests Privacy: Asks News Station to Cease Early Morning Flights

Chad Mauli May 11, 2024

Drake has faced a tumultuous period following the release of Future and Metro Boomin's "Like That," featuring Kendrick Lamar. The Compton rapper's verse on the track sparked a heated feud between him and Drake, resulting in a series of diss tracks exchanged between the two artists. While most of the conflict has remained within the realm of music, several unrelated incidents have unfolded near Drake's Toronto residence, attracting attention from local news outlets. In response to the disturbances, Drake took to Instagram Stories to address the noise from helicopter flights…

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End of an Era: TDE’s CEO Declares Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s Battle Resolved

Chad Mauli May 11, 2024

On Friday night (May 10), TDE's Top Dawg made a significant statement regarding the ongoing battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. In a tweet, the esteemed label owner declared, "This battle is concluded. A victory for the culture, maintaining the conflict within the realm of music. https://twitter.com/dangerookipawaa/status/1789118880440582175 Despite attempts by some publications to distort the narrative, we have proven them wrong. This in itself is a triumph. Additionally, it's time to finalize the TDE 20th-anniversary compilation." Fans reacted to Top Dawg's tweet, with some suggesting that Kendrick's silence could be…

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Maj3sty Goes From Teacher And Counselor To Hot New Artist

Trey Smith May 11, 2024

“Back to Jerusalem my people must go. The children must lead and this you will know.” These lyrics remain true and a pulsating heartbeat to Maj3sty’s message. His new song “Jerusalem (Bout Dat)” is becoming well known in the music industry. Now, the audience is wondering what’s next. This 28 year-old powerhouse is pushing through doors independently, with only his woman by his side. It’s exciting to watch. In 2018, Maj3sty was pursuing a career in professional football. After an almost fatal car accident, he became a Mental Health Counselor…

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Vior leaves his past behind and claims his time to shine

Wimana May 10, 2024

Growing through his life experiences, Vior uses all that he’s gone through to make music for fans worldwide to enjoy. Born Christian Viera in the small town of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, he would hold a deep interest in hip hop since growing up as a young kid. Idolizing musical greats like Jay-Z, Drake, Pnb Rock and Meek Mill, his future in the music industry became his dream. Christian would go on to adopt the stage name Vior that originated from his high school alias. Before he found his passion for rapping,…

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Veeze Defends Kobe Bryant’s GOAT Status Against Stephen A. Smith’s Criticism

Chad Mauli May 10, 2024

Veeze, a Detroit rapper, recently called out sports commentator Stephen A. Smith for what he perceived as disrespect towards the late Kobe Bryant. In a video reaction to ESPN's "First Take" segment, Veeze accused Smith of being biased against certain players and hating on Bryant specifically. He criticized Smith's appearance, saying his suit, hairline, and makeup were weak, and urged him to stop speaking negatively about Bryant. The "First Take" clip featured Smith and Jay Williams responding to Shaquille O'Neal's remarks about Bryant's place in the GOAT debate alongside Michael…