Aaliyah's Music May Be Finally Coming To Streaming Services
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Aaliyah’s Music May Be Finally Coming To Streaming Services

Chad Mauli

Aaliyah’s music may be finally coming to streaming services. The late singer’s label appears to be hinting at the imminent release of Aaliyah’s discography on streaming platforms. Blackground Records 2.0 has set up new social media accounts and launched a new website, AaliyahIsComing.com, while promoting the hashtag #AaliyahIsComing. Fans can also sign up to receive updates via email. https://twitter.com/updatingaaliyah/status/1423002831423000582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1423002831423000582%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F08%2F04%2Faaliyah-is-coming-streaming-services%2F #AaliyahIsComing started trending as fans shared their excitement over the long-awaited release of Aaliyah’s music. https://twitter.com/updatingaaliyah/status/1423020798395224066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1423020798395224066%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F08%2F04%2Faaliyah-is-coming-streaming-services%2F This isn’t the first time that such an announcement has been teased. In late 2019,…

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Justin Bieber Apologizes After Endorsing Morgan Wallen's Music
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Justin Bieber Apologizes After Endorsing Morgan Wallen’s Music

Chad Mauli

Justin Bieber is apologizing after he co-signed Morgan Wallen. Earlier this year, the rising country star was caught on camera saying the N-word. As a result, he was banned from radio, suspended by his label, and had his tour canceled indefinitely. Despite the headline-making controversy, Bieber shared a post endorsing Wallen’s album Dangerous: The Double Album. “Love this album,” he wrote over a screenshot of Wallen’s cover artwork. However, the post was quickly deleted, with Bieber claiming he had no idea about Wallen’s racist remarks. He offered an apology after…

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Blac Chyna Calls Out Tyga: 'Tyga Loves Trans'
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Blac Chyna Calls Out Tyga: ‘Tyga Loves Trans’

Chad Mauli

Blac Chyna and Tyga’s relationship has seemingly taken a turn. On Monday, the model took to Twitter to put her ex and the father of her son on blast, claiming he loves trans women. “Tyga loves Trans , me 2,” she wrote, adding, “Tell the truth @Tyga !!!!!” https://twitter.com/BLACCHYNA/status/1422301579311386641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1422301579311386641%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F08%2F02%2Fblac-chyna-tyga-loves-trans%2F https://twitter.com/BLACCHYNA/status/1422302378754117660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1422302378754117660%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F08%2F02%2Fblac-chyna-tyga-loves-trans%2F It’s unclear what provoked her tweets or if she was hacked, but the bizarre messages currently remain on her timeline. The former couple, who split in 2014, share an 8-year-old son, King Cairo. After their split, Tyga went on to…

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Chris Brown Announces 'Breezy' Short Film
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Chris Brown Announces ‘Breezy’ Short Film

Chad Mauli

Chris Brown is making a movie. While fans anxiously await his upcoming album Breezy, the R&B superstar has announced that he is working on a film of the same name. In a post on his Instagram Story, he shared a graphic that read “Chris Brown – Breezy – Short Film.” https://twitter.com/ChartsBreezy/status/1422214159748435971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1422214159748435971%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F08%2F02%2Fchris-brown-breezy-short-film%2F Breezy has been a long time coming. Back in July 2020, Chris first announced the title of his 10th studio album, the follow-up to 2019’s Indigo. He has yet to reveal a release date for the album or film.…

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Kanye West to Host Second 'Donda' Listening Event
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Kanye West to Host Second ‘Donda’ Listening Event

Chad Mauli

DONDA is coming back to Atlanta. Kanye West is reportedly planning to host a second listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 5, the eve of his album release. According to TMZ, Ye and his production team have booked the venue for another DONDA album release. Stadium employees have been hired and plan to work it the same as last week. But he doesn’t want to repeat himself. The Yeezy visionary is reportedly brainstorming ideas to make the second event different. CAA and Live Nation are also applying pressure…

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Beyoncé 'Formation' Named Best Music Video of All Time by Rolling Stone
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Beyoncé ‘Formation’ Named Best Music Video of All Time by Rolling Stone

Chad Mauli

In honor of MTV’s 40th anniversary, Rolling Stone has ranked the 100 greatest music videos of all time and Beyoncé’s “Formation” tops the list. The magazine calls the Melina Matsoukas-directed visual “a striking commentary on significant moments in Black American history” as it debuted during Black History Month in 2016. “In under five minutes, Beyoncé moves from a plantation-style house where the Black denizens are the masters not the slaves to the top of a sinking police car,” writes the magazine. “If Beyoncé’s self-titled visual album established her as one…

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Post Malone Announces Return of Posty Fest
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Post Malone Announces Return of Posty Fest

Chad Mauli

Posty Fest is back. After taking a year off due to the pandemic, Post Malone’s festival will return on Oct. 30-31. Now in its third year, the concert has expanded to two days and will be held entirely outdoors at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex. Post will once again headline his namesake festival, while the rest of the lineup has yet to be announced. Launched in 2018, Posty Fest has featured superstar performances from Travis Scott, Pharrell Williams, Tyler, the Creator, Meek Mill, Rae Sremmurd, Doja Cat, and more. A…

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Lizzo Responds to Rumor That She Killed Someone by Stage Diving
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Lizzo Responds to Rumor That She Killed Someone by Stage Diving

Chad Mauli

Lizzo is putting the rumors to rest. The “Truth Hurts” singer took to TikTok to address a persistent rumor that has been circulating for years, claiming she killed someone while stage-diving. “I’ve seen a lot of annoying things about me on the internet, but the thing that bothers me the most is this rumor that I stage-dived at a concert and killed somebody,” she said in the clip, which has been viewed over 1.7 million times. The rumor originated from a fake TMZ tweet that claimed she killed four people…

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Dababy Responds to Backlash Over Homophobic Comments
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DaBaby Responds to Backlash Over Homophobic Comments

Chad Mauli

DaBaby is lashing out at his critics in the wake of his controversial comments. While on stage at Rolling Loud Miami on Sunday, the “Ball If I Want To” rapper made a series of vile comments that were offensive to the LGBTQ+ community. “If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, any of them deadly sexually-transmitted diseases that’ll make you die in two, three weeks, put a cell phone lighter up,” DaBaby told the crowd. “Fellas, if you ain’t suckin’ dick in the parking lot, put your cell phone…

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T.I. Weights in on Dababy's Homophobic Comments
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T.I. Weights in on Dababy’s Homophobic Comments

Chad Mauli

T.I. is stirring up more controversy. Amid allegations of sexual assault, the Atlanta rapper is weighing in on DaBaby’s viral comments. While on stage at Rolling Loud Miami on Sunday, the “Ball If I Want To” rapper raised eyebrows for his rant against the LGBTQ+ community. “If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, any of them deadly sexually-transmitted diseases that’ll make you die in two, three weeks, put a cell phone lighter up,” DaBaby told the crowd. “Fellas, if you ain’t suckin’ dick in the parking lot, put…

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R. Kelly Accused of Sexually Abusing Teenage Boy in New Court Filing
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R. Kelly Accused of Sexually Abusing Teenage Boy in New Court Filing

Chad Mauli

R. Kelly is facing more accusations of sexual assault. Federal prosecutors in New York on Friday detailed a series of new accusations against the R&B singer dating back 30 years, including the sexual abuse of a male minor in 2006. The court filing, obtained by Page Six, alleges that Kelly sexually abused the 17-year-old boy after meeting him at a McDonald’s in Chicago and asking “what he was willing to do to succeed in the music business.” The teen allegedly introduced Kelly to a second teenage boy, who was then…

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Kanye West's 'Donda' Reportedly Delayed Until Next Month
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Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Reportedly Delayed Until Next Month

Chad Mauli

DONDA has been delayed yet again. Kanye West’s long-awaited album was scheduled to drop Friday, but in true Kanye fashion, it didn’t arrive. Now a new report suggests that Ye’s latest work won’t drop for another two weeks. According to web personality Justin Laboy, Kanye is not done with DONDA and has set a new release date of Aug. 6. “KANYE WEST WILL MOVE THE RELEASE DATE OF DONDA TO AUGUST 6TH,” tweeted Laboy. “THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE ❤️ HE WANTS TO GIVE HIS FANS THE BEST POSSIBLE PRODUCT WITHOUT…

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Belly Teams Up With The Weeknd, Young Thug on 'Better Believe'
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Belly Teams Up With The Weeknd, Young Thug on ‘Better Believe’

Chad Mauli

Belly reunites with The Weeknd and Young Thug on his latest single, “Better Believe.” The Zaytoven-produced track, which Belly calls the “biggest record of the summer,” finds Belly and Thug setting the vibe, while Abel delivers a hypnotic hook. “It’s a family affair. That’s my brothers right there,” Belly told Apple Music. “I feel like the best collaborations happen with people that you actually have chemistry with in real life. And I think with Thug and Abel, obviously, it’s just natural.” The song debuts alongside an explosive video, directed by…

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Diddy Announces New Album 'Off The Grid'
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Diddy Announces New Album ‘Off The Grid’

Chad Mauli

The love era begins. After much anticipation, Diddy has announced an official title and release date for his new album. Off the Grid, Vol. 1, his first project in nearly six years, is set to arrive Sept. 24. Off the Grid appears to be the first volume in a series of projects. “The Album September 24, 2021. Welcome to the LOVE ERA,” he wrote in his caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LOVE (@diddy) The project is said to be rooted in R&B. The 51-year-old hip-hop…

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Eminem's Daughter Hailie Mathers Shares Rare Photo With Boyfriend
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Eminem’s Daughter Hailie Mathers Shares Rare Photo With Boyfriend

Chad Mauli

Eminem’s daughter Hailie is giving a a rare glimpse into her love life. Taking to Instagram, Hailie Mathers shared a photo of her cozied up alongside her longtime boyfriend, Evan McClintock. “I rarely share my feed, but when i do i’m happy it’s with you,” she wrote in her caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hailie Jade (@hailiejade) Eminem’s brother Nathan Kane Mathers seemed to acknowledge their tight-knit relationship, commenting, “My Homie Evan.” Some of Hailie’s 2.1 million followers joked about McClintock meeting her famous father.…

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Chris Brown Teases Kanye West Collaboration
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Chris Brown Teases Kanye West Collaboration

Chad Mauli

Breezy and Yeezy may be up to something. Chris Brown appears to be teasing a collaboration with Kanye West. Taking to his Instagram Story on Tuesday, Chris offered a cryptic teaser of what’s to come. “Dat Yeezy and Breezy,” he wrote alongside the eyes emoji. https://twitter.com/ChartsBreezy/status/1417529690500341761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1417529690500341761%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F07%2F20%2Fchris-brown-teases-kanye-west-collaboration%2F It’s unclear if their potential collaboration is off Kanye’s upcoming album Donda. Earlier this week, Ye held a listening event for the long-awaited project in Las Vegas where he previewed tracks with Lil Baby, Pusha T, and Baby Keem, but there were no reports…

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Kanye West 'Donda' Tracklist Leaks Ahead of Rumored Album Listening
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Kanye West ‘Donda’ Tracklist Leaks Ahead of Rumored Album Listening

Chad Mauli

DONDA may finally see the light. While fans eagerly await his oft-delayed album, Kanye West recently hit the studio with Tyler, the Creator. Consequence shared a short video of a masked Ye and Tyler appearing to work on new music. “ConsTV Exclusive Ye x Tyler Epic Level Summer 21,” he captioned the muted clip. https://twitter.com/ItsTheCons/status/1416411621061107712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1416411621061107712%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F07%2F18%2Fkanye-west-donda-tracklist-album-listening%2F Fans also noticed a whiteboard in the background with a tentative DONDA tracklist that shows 10-11 tracks. As HipHop-N-More points out, some of the titles are the same from the tracklist that surfaced one year…

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Adele Reportedly Dating Lebron James' Agent Rich Paul
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Adele Reportedly Dating Lebron James’ Agent Rich Paul

Chad Mauli

Adele’s love life is back in the headlines…and on the court. The singer is reportedly dating LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul. The two made their first public appearance together as they watched the Phoenix Suns take on the Milwaukee Bucks during Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Phoenix’s Footprint Center on Saturday (July 17). https://twitter.com/BuzzingPop/status/1416595311783518208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1416595311783518208%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F07%2F18%2Fadele-dating-lebron-james-agent-rich-paul%2F ESPN’s Brian Windhorst seemingly confirmed their romance during an episode of “The Lowe Post” podcast following Saturday’s game. “Rich Paul, agent, brings his girlfriend to the game to sit next to LeBron. His girlfriend…

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DaniLeigh Announces Pregnancy
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DaniLeigh Announces Pregnancy

Chad Mauli

DaniLeigh is going to be a mom. The “Lil Bebe” singer has confirmed that she is pregnant with her first child. Taking to Instagram on Friday (July 16), she shared a series of stunning photos from her maternity shoot. She can be seen posing in front of a waterfall in the Dominican Republic while cradling her baby bump. “As you grow so does my love, discipline, and focus,” she wrote in the caption. She received well wishes from her 3.5 million followers and friends including Miguel, Queen Naija, MadeinTYO, and…

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Pusha T May Be Dissing Drake on Pop Smoke's Album
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Pusha T May Be Dissing Drake on Pop Smoke’s Album

Chad Mauli

Pusha T may be reigniting his feud with Drake. Pop Smoke’s second posthumous album Faith arrived Friday featuring a pair of Pusha T collaborations including “Top Shotta” and “Tell the Vision.” The latter, which also features Kanye West, includes a line that some believe is a Drake diss. “Tyler got the album of the year, for now / But Pop about to drop, I see the platinum in the clouds / Now Push about to drop, so real trappers stick around,” he raps before adding, “The crown is only for…

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