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J Cole Tops Charts, Lands First #1 Billboard Hit

José Zamora Oct 17, 2023

On October 16, 2023, in what seems like recognition long overdue, rap legend J Cole finally received his first #1 song. “First Person Shooter” off of Drake’s controversial new album, "For All the Dogs," granted the North Carolina rapper the honor when it rose to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100. https://twitter.com/RapRespectful/status/1713980358797181378 “First Person Shooter,” currently standing at 41 million streams on Spotify, was one of the standout tracks on the album. The song appears at the beginning of the record and rides a typical old-school Drake beat. The two…

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Drake and Yeat Debut #1 with “IDGAF” Despite Hate

José Zamora Oct 11, 2023

On October 11, “IDGAF” debuted at #1 in streams on the Apple Music and Spotify charts. The new banger off Drake's latest album, "For All the Dogs," features controversial rapper Yeat on a beat by famed producer BNYX. Despite the success, the song and the album have received significant criticism online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCRCLsJQWUQ “I thank god for this life and not having to come to rushed conclusions on Best Buy podcast mics," asserted the Toronto legend in an Instagram caption on Monday. Drake directed the sneak-diss at hip-hop influencer Joe Budden…

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REVIEW: Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist Speak Truth on “VOIR DIRE”

José Zamora Oct 6, 2023

On October 6, rap legend Earl Sweatshirt officially released his collaboration album, "VOIR DIRE," with famed producer The Alchemist. This comes after over two years of cryptic messages and speculation surrounding the record. https://twitter.com/Alchemist/status/1396114456770334723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1396114456770334723%7Ctwgr%5E0fa26ad23f1a3d2d2b00d87ed4c277a74a82476c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nme.com%2Fnews%2Fmusic%2Falchemist-teases-secret-album-hidden-on-youtube-2948781 The Alchemist has teased the collab since 2021, letting fans know there was an entire completed album online via Twitter in May 2021. It took fans until August 2023 to find a secret link on Earl Sweatshirt's website. The link led to a page on Gala Music's website containing multiple puzzles. Once completed, the puzzles revealed…

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Kevin Abstract Drops Bizarre New Music Video

José Zamora Oct 6, 2023

On October 4th, Kevin Abstract released new content to promote his upcoming solo project. The former Brockhampton frontman dropped the single "Blanket," accompanied by a cryptic music video with horror aesthetics on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0cZQVzWFGY The Texas rapper has finally returned after a long hiatus following Brockhampton's breakup back in 2022. Abstract has teased an upcoming release with a strange social media campaign taking over his social media. The rapper continues with the theme with "Blanket," a departure from his usual sound. The song takes an indie pop/rock approach, featuring prominent…

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Sexyy Red on Trump: “We Need Him Back In Office”

José Zamora Oct 4, 2023

The hot new star shocked fans when she spoke on a podcast about her support for former President Donald Trump. On an episode of comedian Theo Von's podcast, "This Past Weekend," St. Louis Rapper Sexyy Red had positive things to say when asked about Donald Trump. https://twitter.com/RapFeedz/status/1709598033892270465 Sexyy appeared on the comedian’s podcast, released on October 3rd, for a casual chat, giving fans (and haters) a sneak peek into the larger-than-life personality. Their conversation covered various topics, ranging from Sexyy’s upbringing to her personal life and taste. Near the end…

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Offset Announces Listening Party for New Album, Invites Fans

José Zamora Sep 28, 2023

Migos rapper Offset has announced that he will be hosting a listening party for his new album. On September 28, 2023, his label, EMI Records, announced they will preview "Set it Off" to attendees at a secret party in London on September 29, location TBA. The label will allow a few lucky UK fans to attend the exclusive event. To enter the raffle, go to the announcement page on EMI’s website and pre-save the album before 5:30 on September 28. The Atlanta legend has been busy with promotional content leading…

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President Biden and IRS Team Up to Tackle Ticket Price Problem

José Zamora Sep 25, 2023

On September 24, 2023, the IRS announced a new law allowing them to be more stringent on ticket scalpers. The news comes after President Joe Biden announced the continuation of his crusade against big ticket apps like StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Live Nation. The government's pressure on the ticket giants began back in June. The Bident Administration introduced the regulation as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, a set of laws rolled out to protect average Americans in increasingly difficult times. The law will require ticket apps to hand over…

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Rap Legends Join Forces to Advocate for Healthcare Reform

José Zamora Sep 24, 2023

On September 22, 2023, the non-profit Power to the Patients dropped an ad featuring several renowned rappers. The ad included the likes of Busta Rhymes, Chuck D, Fat Joe, Method Man, Rick Ross, and French Montana. Fat Joe has a running relationship with the organization, starring in a Superbowl ad from last year. In the new video, the rappers demand that our elected representatives step up and pass legislation that enforces price transparency in healthcare. https://twitter.com/PowertoPatnts/status/1705232667518570647 Founded after the 2021 PHS Act, which required hospitals to make prices on drugs…

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Kevin Abstract Teases New Music With Creepy Video

José Zamora Sep 21, 2023

On September 20, former BROCKHAMPTON frontman Kevin Abstract took to Instagram and uploaded a cryptic video depicting a man crying over a bowl of cereal. This video is the third in a series of vague photos, seemingly teasing new music set to release on September 27. The man in the video, presumably Abstract, is alone at first but is joined by two strange, masked figures. They approach him and begin to comfort him as he weeps. The Lo-fi, VHS quality of the video adds to the creepy aura. One of…

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Tory Lanez’s Mugshot Drops as he is Transferred to State Prison

José Zamora Sep 21, 2023

On September 20, 2023, a new image of disgraced artist Tory Lanez surfaced: his mugshot. In it, the rapper's fall from grace is evident. He appears despondent and disheveled, with a blank look and unkempt hair. The famous photo surfaced today as police transferred Lanez to North Kern State Prison in Delano, CA, where he will serve his sentence. The "Say It" rapper has been embroiled in legal trouble since his violent incident with Megan Thee Stallion. On July 12, 2020, Lanez had a drunken argument with Megan after leaving…

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Rihanna and Rocky Show Off Newborn in First Public Appearance

José Zamora Sep 21, 2023

The famously reclusive couple finally revealed their newborn son on September 19, 2023. In photos from celebrity photographer Miles Diggs, Rihanna, and A$AP, Rocky doted over baby Riot in his first public appearance. Riot Rose Mayers was born on August 1, 2023. The fashion/music power couple has been together since the pandemic, when they took a road trip from Los Angeles to New York and quickly fell in love, according to Rihanna in an interview with Vogue last April. "He became my family in that time," she shares. "There's no…