Drake And 21 Savage Tease 'Tiny Desk' Concert
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Drake And 21 Savage Tease ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert

Chad Mauli

Drake and 21 Savage are making their “Tiny Desk” debut. Ahead of the release of their joint album Her Loss on Friday, the duo is teasing a performance for the famed concert series. On Wednesday, Drake shared a clip of him and Savage introducing themselves while seated at NPR headquarters, backed by a bass player and guitarist. “What’s up everybody? Appreciate you joining us today, all the audience, everybody at home. My name is Drake…and this is our Tiny Desk,” he said while seated alongside Savage, who added, “Let’s get…

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Takeoff Dead At 28 After Houston Shooting
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Takeoff Dead At 28 After Houston Shooting

Chad Mauli

Takeoff has died after a shooting in Houston. The Migos rapper, born Kirsnick Khari Ball, was reportedly killed outside a bowling alley early Tuesday, a representative confirmed to The Associated Press. He was 28. Police responded shortly after 2:30 a.m. to reports of a shooting at 810 Billiards & Bowling, where dozens of people had gathered on a balcony outside of the third-floor bowling alley, police said. Officers discovered one man dead when they arrived. According to TMZ, Takeoff and Quavo were there playing dice when an altercation broke out…

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Kanye West Gets Into Argument With Parent At Son's Soccer Game
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Kanye West Gets Into Argument With Parent At Son’s Soccer Game

Chad Mauli

Kanye West’s beefs aren’t just on social media. Ye was seen arguing with another parent at his son Saint’s soccer game over the weekend. According to TMZ, Ye got into a heated exchange with an unidentified individual while his 6-year-old son played soccer. In video footage, Ye waved his arms in frustration while standing on the sidelines, but it’s unclear what he was upset about. Kim Kardashian was seated just 30 feet away on a lawn chair surrounded by security, but she did not react. Another woman, said to be…

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Kanye West Reportedly Headed For Financial Crisis
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Kanye West Reportedly Headed For Financial Crisis

Chad Mauli

Kanye West’s empire is falling down. After a chaotic month, including his terminated deals with Adidas and Gap, a new report suggests that the embattled rapper could be in financial trouble soon if he doesn’t find a way to turn things around. Sources familiar with his finances tell Page Six that West has five sources of income and that four of them have been either completely shut down or badly compromised by his anti-Semitic and anti-Black remarks. Several of his business partners have cut ties in the wake of his…

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Drake Makes Surprise Appearance During Lil Wayne's Lil Weezyana Fest
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Drake Makes Surprise Appearance During Lil Wayne’s Lil Weezyana Fest

Chad Mauli

Sorry 4 the wait. Lil Wayne returned to his hometown of New Orleans on Saturday for his sixth annual Lil Weezyana Fest, which was delayed from August. But Wayne made it worth the wait, delivering a two-hour set, including a surprise appearance from Drake. “Ladies and gentlemen, can you please make some noise for this foreigner? Let’s show him a good time in America,” said Weezy before the Canadian superstar emerged on stage at Champions Square. Drake kicked off his 18-minute set by performing his 2011 Weezy collaboration “She Will.”…

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Diddy Joins Hip-Hop Billionaires Club
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Diddy Joins Hip-Hop Billionaires Club

Chad Mauli

Sean “Diddy” Combs is officially a billionaire. The Bad Boy tycoon places second on the 2022 list of hip-hop’s wealthiest artists as his net worth soars to $1 billion, according to former Forbes entertainment editor Zack O’Malley Greenburg. Diddy’s billion-dollar fortune is due in part to his Ciroc partnership with Diageo, which draws in $60 million annually. The 52-year-old mogul’s empire also includes DeLeón Tequila and his REVOLT media network, for which he is a majority shareholder, as well as his music catalog and other investments. He replaces Kanye West,…

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Chlöe Bailey Opens Up About Gunna Relationship On New Single 'For The Night'
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Chlöe Bailey Opens Up About Gunna Relationship On New Single ‘For The Night’

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Chlöe Bailey is going on the record about her relationship with Gunna. On Friday, the singer dropped her new single and video for “For the Night” featuring Latto on which she opens up about her short-lived romance with the YSL rapper and why things didn’t work out. “I ask myself why we can’t be closer / I play those same games a thousand times over / And you crave those long nights with me, oh, don’t you?” Chlöe sings on the London On Da Track-produced song. https://youtu.be/ahobeirZzp4 She went on…

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Kanye West Turned Away After Showing Up At Skechers Headquarters
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Kanye West Turned Away After Showing Up At Skechers Headquarters

Chad Mauli

Kanye West is scrambling to find a new Yeezy partner in the wake of his canceled adidas deal. West reportedly showed up at Skechers headquarters in Manhattan Beach, Calif. on Wednesday hoping for a meeting with the company’s executives, but he was turned away. Sources tell TMZ that this was not a scheduled meeting with management. “ arrived unannounced and without invitation at one of Skechers’ corporate offices in Los Angeles,” said a rep for the sneaker company. “Considering Ye was engaged in unauthorized filming, two Skechers executives escorted him…

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Kim Kardashian And Kanye West's Kids Transform Into Hip-Hop Icons For Halloween
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Kim Kardashian And Kanye West’s Kids Transform Into Hip-Hop Icons For Halloween

Chad Mauli

The West family is getting in the Halloween spirit. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s four kids transformed into music icons while getting dressed up this year. Kim shared some behind-the-scenes footage from their elaborate Halloween photo shoot on the TikTok account she shares with daughter North. North channeled Aaliyah in one of her iconic red, white, and blue Tommy Hilfiger looks from the designer’s 1997 campaign. The 9-year-old rocked a puffer coat, bandeau top, and baggy jeans for her fashionable fit. In 2017, Kim paid homage to the late singer…

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Iggy Azalea Rips Raiders Reporter For Shading Her Halftime Performance
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Iggy Azalea Rips Raiders Reporter For Shading Her Halftime Performance

Chad Mauli

Iggy Azalea is the last laugh. The Aussie rapper provided the entertainment as the Las Vegas Raiders took on the Houston Texans during Sunday’s NFL game. Iggy hit the stage during halftime to perform hits like “Fancy” and “Black Widow,” wearing a skintight Raiders bodysuit. https://twitter.com/AzaleaAccess/status/1584408766102896641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1584408766102896641%7Ctwgr%5Efcf641c84a2fb24ed94561019a3b60c6c2a4a0b6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F10%2F24%2Figgy-azalea-rips-raiders-reporter-halftime-performance%2F But her performance was not well received by everyone. Tashan Reed, a staff writer for The Athletic who covers the Raiders, threw some shade Iggy’s way. “The combination of Allegiant Stadium trying to make BBQ and Iggy Azalea performing at halftime is gonna make…

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Lil Baby Addresses Saweetie Relationship Rumors
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Lil Baby Addresses Saweetie Relationship Rumors

Chad Mauli

Lil Baby is denying his rumored relationship with Saweetie. The rapper was a guest on the “Big Facts” podcast where he was asked about the infamous photo showing Saweetie seated in a man’s lap. The unidentified male was wearing cargo pants and sneakers, an outfit similar to the one Baby was seen wearing in his selfie. However, almost a year after the photo was posted, Baby is denying that he was the mystery man in the picture. “That was you in the photo with Saweetie?” asked the host, to which…

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Drake And 21 Savage Announce Joint Album 'Her Loss'
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Drake And 21 Savage Announce Joint Album ‘Her Loss’

Chad Mauli

Drake and 21 Savage have a surprise announcement. On Saturday, the rappers debuted the long-awaited video for their chart-topping collaboration “Jimmy Cooks” and revealed plans for a joint album called Her Loss. Midway through the three-minute clip, a message appeared on screen announcing the title and Oct. 28 release date. They also previewed what appears to be a new song from the project. This marks Drake’s second album this year following Honestly, Nevermind, which debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 and spawned the No. 1 hit “Jimmy Cooks.” Following the…

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Doja Cat Celebrates 27th Birthday With Illuminati-Themed Party
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Doja Cat Celebrates 27th Birthday With Illuminati-Themed Party

Chad Mauli

Doja Cat had a ball at her 27th birthday. The rapper threw a masquerade party to celebrate her 27th birthday in West Hollywood on Friday night. The stars came out dressed in their best Eyes Wide Shut-themed costumes including Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey, Normani, H.E.R., Coi Leray, Kendall Jenner, Justine Skye, and more. The birthday girl arrived wearing a feathered Venetian mask and black cape before heading inside where she mingled with guests including Tyga, Ty Dolla $ign, and Shawn Mendes. https://twitter.com/DojasRightTitty/status/1583798996258402304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583798996258402304%7Ctwgr%5E7583e7a89121b044b6942e540a1b5de89b637a7d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F10%2F22%2Fdoja-cat-27th-birthday-masquerade-party%2F https://www.instagram.com/p/CkBjg_rJHgT/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=ebe7888f-fd61-49e6-9338-f9ec70a44629 The drinks were flowing as…

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Jeezy Reunites With DJ Drama On New Mixtape 'Snofall'
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Jeezy Reunites With DJ Drama On New Mixtape ‘Snofall’

Chad Mauli

Let’s get it. Jeezy is back to feed the streets with Snofall, the latest entry in the Gangsta Grillz mixtape series. The project marks a reunion between the Snowman and DJ Drama, who first worked together on the now-classic Trap or Die 17 years ago. In addition to the single “I Ain’t Gon Hold Ya,” the 17-track set features more street anthems, with appearances from Lil Durk, EST Gee, 42 Dugg, and EST Gee. “Me and Drama always had an amazing chemistry because there was no judgment,” Jeezy told the…

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Alicia Keys Announces Christmas Album 'Santa Baby'
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Alicia Keys Announces Christmas Album ‘Santa Baby’

Chad Mauli

It’s not even Halloween, but Alicia Keys is getting in the Christmas spirit. The 15-time Grammy-winning songstress has announced her first-ever holiday album, Santa Baby. The 11-track set will be released on Nov. 4 featuring Keys’ “soulful, raw, fresh reimagining” of seven Christmas classics along with four original songs written by Alicia. The first single, “December Back 2 June,” arrives Oct. 28. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj8v2NpvSBA/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=27903512-2c31-4a49-98cf-b9983424d43e The album was recorded over the summer while Alicia was on her sold-out European tour. “I love this music! It feels so good!” said Keys. “I picked…

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Lil Baby Responds To Migos Beef Rumors
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Lil Baby Responds To Migos Beef Rumors

Chad Mauli

Lil Baby is setting the record straight. Fresh off the release of his new album It’s Only Me, the Atlanta rapper stopped by 97.9 Jamz’ “Posted on the Corner” where he addressed rumors of a beef with Migos. “Hell nah,” Baby said when asked if there was an “underlying issue” between him and his Quality Control labelmates. Baby said he doesn’t even like to acknowledge the rumors. “I be wanting to comment on that type of stuff, but when I comment on something, it just make it bigger,” he explained.…

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The Game Trolls 50 Cent Over Estranged Relationship With Son Marquise
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The Game Trolls 50 Cent Over Estranged Relationship With Son Marquise

Chad Mauli

Game’s beef with 50 Cent shows no signs of slowing down. The Compton rapper is once again taking aim at his rival by mocking his estranged relationship with his son. On Tuesday, Game posted a photo of 50 and his eldest son, Marquise Jackson, while trolling him in the caption. “Like father like… wait, wrong picture. BRB,” he wrote. It was followed by a photo of Game and his eldest son, Harlem. “Ahhhh more like it. I love you son. @harlemtaylorr,” Game said before comparing his father-son relationship to 50’s.…

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Megan Thee Stallion Performs On 'SNL,' Announces She's Taking A Break
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Megan Thee Stallion Performs On ‘SNL,’ Announces She’s Taking A Break

Chad Mauli

Live from New York, it’s Megan Thee Stallion. The Houston hottie pulled double duty as host and musical guest on “SNL,” becoming only the second female rapper to do so since Queen Latifah in 2004. During her opening monologue, the Houston hottie referenced her multiple names including Tina Snow, Hot Girl Coach, and H-Town Hottie. “If you are one of my many, many haters, I’m probably, ‘Uhh, that bitch,'” she said. “But that’s OK, because even my haters aren’t entirely wrong because I am simply ‘that bitch.'” She auditioned for…

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Drake And The Weeknd Continue Grammys Boycott, Don't Submit Music For 2023 Consideration
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Drake And The Weeknd Continue Grammys Boycott, Don’t Submit Music For 2023 Consideration

Chad Mauli

Drake and The Weeknd are still not down with the Grammys. The Toronto artists continue to boycott the awards by withholding their music from 2023 consideration. Their eligible solo albums, Honestly, Nevermind and Dawn FM, were not submitted in any Grammy categories, along with their hit singles such as “Sticky” and “Out of Time.” They do, however, appear on the ballot for their collaborations with other artists. Drake has had a contentious relationship with the Grammys. After receiving nominations for Certified Lover Boy and “Way 2 Sexy” last year, he…

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Diddy Drops 'Gotta Move On' Remixes With Ashanti And Tory Lanez
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Diddy Drops ‘Gotta Move On’ Remixes With Ashanti And Tory Lanez

Chad Mauli

This is the remix. After releasing his Bryson Tiller-assisted hit “Gotta Move On” in June, Diddy comes through with the “Queens Remix” featuring Ashanti and Yung Miami. The Love Records founder kicks off the Ron Browz-produced track with a sample of Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” before calling for the ladies to “report to the dance floor.” Yung Miami shouts out her man on her verse (“My new ni**a richer”) before Ashanti appears to respond to Irv Gotti following his headline-making comments about their relationship. “Ni**a I’m gone, ni**a…

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