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Kanye West Files to Legally Change Name to ‘Ye’

Chad Mauli Aug 25, 2021

Kanye West no longer wants to be known as Kanye West. According to TMZ, the rapper has filed documents to legally change his name from Kanye Omari West to just “Ye,” the nickname he’s gone by for years. He’s asking an L.A. court to make it official by signing off on the petition. Kanye wants to drop the “West” from his name altogether, which is surprising given his love for his family. Meanwhile, his ex-wife Kim Karadashian is still using “West” in her surname. He hinted at the name change…

Saweetie And Quavo Are Reportedly Spending Time Together Again

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Saweetie And Quavo Are Repoetedly Spending Time Together Again

Chad Mauli Aug 25, 2021

Breakup to makeup? Five months after they called off their relationship, Saweetie and Quavo may be getting back together. According to a new report, the former couple recently reconnected and have been quietly spending time together. “Saweetie and Quavo are currently both in New York and have quietly been spending time together on the DL,” a source told HollywoodLife. “Quavo has missed Saweetie since they broke up and he’s been asking to see her. Apparently she gave in because they linked up in NY and have hung out since they’re…

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Kodak Black Says He’s ‘Not OK’ After Plane Crash

Chad Mauli Aug 23, 2021

A plane carrying world champion boxer Gervonta Davis and several others crashed shortly after takeoff on Saturday (Aug. 21). Kodak Black was among the 10 passengers and four crew members on board when the private jet experienced nose gear failure as it was heading down the runway at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport en route to Las Vegas sometime before 2 p.m. ET. Just minutes after the crash, Davis went live from the runway to recall the harrowing experience. “The plane didn’t even take off. It took off, but it…

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SZA Drops Three Unreleased Song

Chad Mauli Aug 23, 2021

SZA Sundays are here. As fans await her long-delayed sophomore album, the R&B songstress surprises with a trio of unreleased tracks described as “random thoughts.” The songs, which were uploaded to a random SoundCloud account, include “Nightbird,” “I Hate You,” and “Joni,” for which she previously teased an alternate version. https://twitter.com/sza/status/1429414622356938758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1429414622356938758%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F08%2F22%2Fsza-random-thoughts-new-music%2F Back in May 2020, SZA told fans she was planning to drop around 20 tracks as part of a “music dump,” consisting of unreleased music from the past six years. . · 21 Joni - RB ConA 08222 .…

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Tyga Leaves OnlyFans, Launches Competitor

Chad Mauli Aug 21, 2021

Tyga is giving OnlyFans a run for its money. A day after the social media platform announced that it will ban sexually explicit content, Tyga has announced that he is deleting his OnlyFans account and launching his own content platform. His new subscription-based service, myystar, will allow its creators to post sexually-explicit imagery. The platform, which is set to debut in October, will only take 10 percent from creators’ earnings as opposed to OnlyFans, which takes 20 percent. “I know how many people make a lot of money on OnlyFans,…

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Danileigh Shows Off Post-Baby Body

Chad Mauli Aug 21, 2021

DaniLeigh snapped back quickly. Less than two weeks after giving birth, the 26-year-old singer took to Instagram Stories to reveal her remarkable post-baby body. In a series of videos, the new mom flaunted her toned stomach before turning to the side to reveal her curves. Wearing a bikini and sweatpants, she twerked for the camera while Moneybagg Yo’s “Shotta (Lala)” played in the background. According to reports, the “Easy” singer welcomed her first child, a baby girl, just days earlier on Aug. 11. However, Dani has yet to confirm the…

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Gunna Drops ‘9 Times Outta 10’ Video

Chad Mauli Aug 19, 2021

Gunna is back. After recovering from a health scare last month, Gunna gets back to the music. On his motivational song “9 Times Outta 10,” a collaboration with his DJ Taurus, the YSL rapper celebrates his winning mentality. “Nine times out of 10, ni**as know I was gon’ win / Nine times out of 10, I was gonna get a Benz / Nine times out of 10, I’ma come and get revenge,” raps Gunna, who brings his dreams to life in the accompanying video. Gunna is now readying the follow-up…

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Amber Rose Blasts Boyfriend For Cheating

Chad Mauli Aug 19, 2021

Amber Rose is over it. The model is accusing the father of her son, Alexander “A.E.” Edwards, of cheating on her with at least 12 different women. Without mentioning him by name, Rose put her boyfriend on blast along with the women who slept with him despite knowing he was in a relationship. “I’m tired of getting cheated on and being embarrassed behind the scenes,” she wrote in a series of IG Stories on Wednesday (Aug. 18). “All 12 of y’all bums( The ones that I know of there’s probably…

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Iggy Azalea Records Labels to Hire Psychologists

Chad Mauli Aug 17, 2021

Iggy Azalea wants to hold record labels accountable. Fresh off the release of her new album The End of an Era, the rapper has suggested that labels protect their artists’ mental health by hiring psychologists. “I REALLY WISH record labels would all agree to make it mandatory to hire at least ONE psychologist per label,” she tweeted. https://twitter.com/IGGYAZALEA/status/1427136125957656576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1427136125957656576%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F08%2F16%2Figgy-azalea-wants-record-labels-to-hire-psychologists%2F Iggy’s proposition is a response to the negativity she and her peers continue to face on social media. “Almost EVERY artist in recent times has expressed struggling with the level of hate…

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Jay-Z Applies for New York Sports Betting License

Chad Mauli Aug 17, 2021

JAY-Z is betting big in the world of sports gambling. The hip-hop mogul has filed to open a sportsbook in New York. According to TMZ, Shawn Carter’s name is on one of the applications submitted to the New York Gaming Commission requesting approval for a mobile sports betting license. JAY-Z, who owns Roc Nation Sports, is partnering with Sixers co-owner Michael Rubin to form Fanatics Sportsbook. They’ve also teamed up with Kambi, a company that makes software used for online sports gambling. The New York Gaming Commission will approve at…

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Bas Wants A Dreamville Vs. TDE Verzuz

Chad Mauli Aug 15, 2021

A Dreamville vs. TDE Verzuz could be in the future. Following The LOX and Dipset’s nostalgic Verzuz battle earlier this month, Bas said he would be down to do Verzuz against another one of hip-hop’s reigning collectives, TDE. During an interview with DJ Carisma on Power 106, Bas was asked who would be a worthy competitor to Dreamville in Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s matchup series. “It’s gotta be TDE, right?” responded Bas. “That’s family, but it be good competition, for sure.” https://youtu.be/FMjcvo9EK5w However, fans will have to be patient as…

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Eminem’s Adopted Child Comes Out As Non-Binary

Chad Mauli Aug 15, 2021

Eminem’s adopted child, Stevie Laine, has come out as non-binary. The 19-year-old made the announcement in a TikTok video, while sharing their journey to “become more comfortable with myself.” Formerly known as Whitney (she/her), Stevie said they will use “all pronouns” going forward. “forever growing and changing #greenscreen #genderfluid #bi #life,” Stevie captioned the montage video, which documents their transformation throughout the years. Stevie received support from their 17,000 TikTok followers including half-sister Hailie Mathers, who liked the video. Stevie also revealed how they came up with their new name,…

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Stream Iggy Azalea’s Album ‘The End of An Era’

Chad Mauli Aug 13, 2021

After a decade in the game, Iggy Azalea marks The End of an Era with her third and possibly final studio album. In addition to the previously-released tracks “Iam the Strip Club” and “Brazil,” the 14-track set includes collaborations with BIA (“Is That Right”) and Sophia Scott (“Sex on the Beach”). https://twitter.com/IGGYAZALEA/status/1424059744390578179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1424059744390578179%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F08%2F12%2Figgy-azalea-end-of-an-era-stream%2F Following the album’s release, the Aussie rapper plans to take a break from music and pursue other creative endeavors. “Shifting my energy and focus to what I’m most excited about is what is right for me and I…

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Drake Calls Rick Ross The ‘Greatest Rapper Alive’

Chad Mauli Aug 13, 2021

Drake is giving props to the Bawse. The Toronto rapper took to Instagram to declare Rick Ross the “greatest rapper alive.” He shared a video of Rozay alongside OVO Sound’s newest signee Smiley, while showering them both with praise. “The greatest rapper alive met my favorite rapper alive,” he captioned his IG Story. https://youtu.be/hVrWL3TuWAU Drake previously revealed his top 5 rappers and Ross was not on the list, which included The Notorious B.I.G., JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, André 3000, and his OVO affiliate Hush aka Young Tony. Drake and Ross have…

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LeBron James Says Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ is ‘Coming Soon’

Chad Mauli Aug 11, 2021

CLB is OTW. While fans anxiously await Certified Lover Boy, LeBron James is sharing an update. According to the Lakers champ, Drake’s long-delayed album is “coming soon.” “CLB coming soon people!!” King James assured his 94 million Instagram followers. “My brother ain’t fn around!” Drake reposted the Instagram Story with a series of face emojis including a laughing emoji. He also shared a photo of himself in the studio while on FaceTime with someone who appears to be Noah “40” Shebib. The CLB logo was drawn on a piece of…

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Beyoncé Says New Music is Coming

Chad Mauli Aug 11, 2021

Beyoncé is coming. The pop icon graces the cover of Harper’s BAZAAR‘s September issue. In a rare interview, Queen Bey confirmed that she is working on new music. “I’ve been in the studio for a year and a half,” she said. “Sometimes it takes a year for me to personally search through thousands of sounds to find just the right kick or snare. One chorus can have up to 200 stacked harmonies. Still, there’s nothing like the amount of love, passion, and healing that I feel in the recording studio.”…

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Chris Brown Shares Touching Tributes to Children

Chad Mauli Aug 9, 2021

Chris Brown is a devoted dad. The R&B superstar has many jobs, but fatherhood remains his top priority. Taking to social media, the proud father shared a pair of heartwarming messages to his two children, Aeko and Royalty. Breezy posted a photo of himself watching over his son Aeko Catori Brown, who turns two in November, along with some sweet words. “Catori, I hope Im being the father you love and feel safe at all times with,” wrote Chris, who calls his son Simba. “I’m scared all the time I…

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Kanye West’s ‘Hurricane’ With The Weeknd, Lil Baby Has Started to Hit Streaming Services

Chad Mauli Aug 9, 2021

Kanye West’s DONDA has yet to be released, but he’s holding fans over with new music in the meantime. The song “Hurricane” featuring The Weeknd and Lil Baby has started to appear on streaming services in international markets including Japan and Russia, while a U.S. release could be imminent. The 4-minute-long track is listed as track No. 2 in the 24-song DONDA tracklist that appears on the iTunes Store, which lists an Aug. 15 release date for the album. https://twitter.com/PhotosOfKanye/status/1424332949126848525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1424332949126848525%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F08%2F08%2Fkanye-west-hurricane-the-weeknd-lil-baby%2F Kanye’s manager, Bu Thiam, also seemed to hint that “Hurricane”…

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Eminem Says He @Prays’ to Be Among Greats Like Jay-Z, Kanye West, & Drake

Chad Mauli Aug 7, 2021

Nas and Eminem’s first collaboration arrived Friday as part of Nas’ new album King’s Disease II. On the Hit-Boy-produced track “EPMD 2,” which also features the legendary duo, the “Rap God” shows humility as he raps about wanting to be compared to greats like JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, and Big Daddy Kane. “I just pray for the day when I’m able to say that I’m placed with the greats / And my name’s with the Kanes, and the Waynes, and the Jays,” he raps. Marshall Mathers also gives props to rap…

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Rihanna Reacts to Billionaire Status

Chad Mauli Aug 7, 2021

Rihanna is feeling blessed. A day after being declared a billionaire by Forbes, the self-made mogul reacted to her new title as the richest female musician in the world. While walking the streets of New York, Rihanna was asked how she feels about her billionaire status. “Rih, self-made billionaire. What does that mean to you?” asked the cameraman. A humbled Rih laughed before responding, “God is good.” https://twitter.com/FentyHeadlines/status/1423413816101048322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1423413816101048322%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F08%2F06%2Frihanna-reacts-to-billionaire-status%2F The 33-year-old businesswoman is now worth an estimated $1.7 billion and is second only to Oprah Winfrey as the richest female entertainer,…