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Chlöe Bailey Paid Tribute To Tina Turner During Juneteenth Performance

Chad Mauli Jun 21, 2023

Headlining CNN’s second annual “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom” special, Chlöe Bailey illuminated the stage, embracing the iconic sound and style of the late Tina Turner. She enraptured the crowd with a heartfelt rendition of Tina’s Grammy Award-winning 1984 hit, “What’s Love Got To Do With It.” Shared by her fans on Twitter, Bailey breathed new life into the classic tune in a gold and red shimmery dress mirroring Tina’s iconic stage presence. Initially, Kelly Rowland was slated to perform with Nelly for the 2002 single “Dilemma,” but Bailey…

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Tyga And YG Unload Their New Music Video “Platinum”

Chad Mauli Jun 19, 2023

Anticipation swells as Tyga and YG continue to stoke fans’ excitement about their forthcoming joint album. The two further fueled the buzz by releasing another piece of the puzzle on Thursday (June 15) with their fourth collaboration, “Platinum.” Hailing from Compton, both rappers are intrinsically tied to their city’s culture and rhythm. The connection they share radiates from the newly-released track, a defiant, California-inspired anthem crafted by two of the state’s well-known MCs. The duo’s camaraderie also shines through in the accompanying video, a visual journey that takes viewers from…

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Offset And Quavo Post Heartfelt Birthday Tributes To Takeoff

Chad Mauli Jun 19, 2023

Offset and Quavo shared separate heartfelt Instagram posts honoring Takeoff in celebration of what would have been his 29th birthday. Quavo’s tribute came with a lengthy caption honoring his fallen nephew. This morning (June 18), the “Motorsport” rapper wrote, “Happy Birthday, yrntakeoff, can’t wait for days like this again!!! BEST believe we goin’ up all week the Rocket way. GEEKD, you 29, n**ga.” The post showed a candid video of the Unc and Phew duo discussing outfits for a photoshoot. The footage primarily exhibited Takeoff swooning over a jacket he…

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Diddy Upholds His $1 Million Donation Promise To Jackson State University

Chad Mauli Jun 17, 2023

Diddy has made good on a pledge he made almost a year ago. He promised to donate $1 million to Jackson State University’s athletics program and has now done just that. The announcement comes at a time when the university is on the verge of experiencing a void left by the departure of former head football coach Deion Sanders. At a recent meeting, JSU’s interim President Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony confirmed the major commitment, as reported by HBCU Gameday. She revealed that the pledge was set to be delivered in three…

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J. Cole To Become An Investor In The Charlotte Hornets

Chad Mauli Jun 17, 2023

Multiplatinum rapper J. Cole is set to join an ownership group that’s buying the Charlotte Hornets, North Carolina’s NBA team. The former owner, Michael Jordan, has agreed to sell them to a party that includes the Carolina-based musician. Gabe Plotkin, a part-owner of the Hornets, and equity manager Rick Schnall, formerly a minority owner of the Atlanta Hawks, are among other names set to complete the buyer’s roster. Cole’s fondness for basketball is no secret. His involvement with the NBA spans various roles — from his presence on the cover…

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Gunna Announces New Project ‘A Gift & A Curse’

Chad Mauli Jun 15, 2023

Celebrating his 30th birthday this week, Gunna announced on Wednesday (June 14) that he’s about to drop a new project, A Gift & A Curse. Slated to debut on Friday (June 16,) the full-length release is the Atlanta rapper’s first since being freed from jail. Earlier this month, he grappled with snitching allegations on his track “bread & butter.” He confidently rapped, “Never gave no statement or agreed to take no stand on ’em. Lawyers and that DA did some sneaky s**t; I fell for it.” Wunna’s lyrics were seemingly…

Chlöe Adds Her Own Spin To Ayra Starr's 2021 Song "Bloody Samaritan"

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Chlöe Adds Her Own Spin To Ayra Starr’s 2021 Song “Bloody Samaritan”

Chad Mauli Jun 15, 2023

Today (June 14), Chlöe shared a clip of her covering Ayra Starr’s “Bloody Samaritan.” The 56-second vid saw the musician adding her own spin to the track, which originally came out in 2021. It serves as the latest in a string of covers the artist has put out over the years, including The Weeknd’s “Earned It,” Adele’s “Easy On Me,” and Cardi B’s “Be Careful.” “You don’t make my money for me, no. So you ain’t doing nothing to me, no. Wishing all the bad, you gon’ wish you never…

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Rubi Rose Sued For Allegedly Causing Damage During “Twork” Video Shoot

Chad Mauli Jun 13, 2023

Art enthusiast Analia Saban has filed a lawsuit against Rubi Rose, alleging that the rapper’s music video for “Twork” resulted in the damage of valuable artworks. The suit, which also includes the artist’s videographers and her record label, accuses the Hollywood Fire Authority of failing to adequately instruct on the correct use of a high-pressure fire hose. According to court documents procured by TMZ, the Argentinean-born artist claims that the filming activities in her Los Angeles studio, which caused irreparable damage to her sculptures. The artist suggests that a behind-the-scenes…

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Toosii Shuts Down Twitter User’s Question About His Sexuality

Chad Mauli Jun 13, 2023

While celebrating the release of his new album Naujour, artist Toosii recently encountered a Twitter user intent on souring the moment. The North Carolina rapper had tweeted a heartwarming picture of himself and his son, clad in cowboy outfits, captioned, “Dada was a cowboy yesterday.” https://twitter.com/toosii2x/status/1667923294945779713 The seemingly innocent tweet drew an unsavory reaction from a user whose response hinted at questioning Toosii’s sexuality. Utilizing a string of rainbow and fruit emojis, they queried, “Y’all sure he not ????” Apparently, the rapper didn’t take the insinuation lightly, replying with a…

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Moneybagg Yo Set To Embark On “Larger Than Life” Tour

Chad Mauli Jun 11, 2023

Moneybagg Yo has announced an upcoming “Larger Than Life” tour with 23 dates spanning 19 states. Revealed on Friday (June 9), the “Wockesha” rapper will be embarking on a journey across multiple cities starting in Orlando on Aug. 3. The tour will meander through cities like Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles, ultimately culminating in his home turf of Memphis on Sept. 30 at the FedExForum. Joining him for select dates on this will be a lineup of rising stars, including Bread Gang signee Finesse2tymes, “Pound Town” hitmaker Sexyy Red,…

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Janelle Monáe Releases Her New Album ‘The Age Of Pleasure’

Chad Mauli Jun 11, 2023

Janelle Monáe has ended her five-year hiatus with the release of her latest album, The Age Of Pleasure. A stellar amalgamation of the singer-songwriter’s diverse artistic elements, the album invites listeners to a world of self-love, acceptance, and freedom. Building on her prior work, it represents a highly anticipated evolution of Monáe’s musical journey while retaining her playful and energetic style. Across 14 tracks, the album boasts an eclectic list of collaborations featuring artists like Seun Kuti, Egypt 80, Doechii, Grace Jones, Nia Long, Amaarae, Sister Nancy, and CKay. It…

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DC Young Fly Shares Homegoing Details For Jacky Oh

Chad Mauli Jun 9, 2023

On Thursday (June 8), DC Young Fly took to Instagram to provide funeral details for Jacklyn Smith, better known by many as Jacky Oh. The service will be held at Atlanta’s Jackson Memorial Baptist Church this Saturday (June 10). A short message from the “Wild ‘N Out” star was also included in the post. “Love you, mama… we goin’ up the right way,” he said. As previously reported by Rap-Up, DC shared an open letter that honored the mother of his three children. “You are the GREATEST MOTHER I KNOW,”…

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Takeoff’s Mother Sues Venue Where Her Son Was Shot And Killed

Chad Mauli Jun 9, 2023

On Wednesday (June 7), Titania Davenport, the mother of Takeoff, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Houston’s 810 Billiards & Bowling, the location where the rapper was tragically shot and killed in 2022. As revealed by Rolling Stone, said lawsuit states that the venue played host to a party being held by the family of Rap-A-Lot head honcho J. Prince. Given its magnitude and presence of several notable figures, the business is accused of being devoid of proper protections that could have saved Takeoff’s life. “Defendants provided no screening mechanisms,…

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Sexyy Red Announces “Hood Hottest Princess” Project

Chad Mauli Jun 7, 2023

On Tuesday (June 6), Sexyy Red took to social media to announce her new body of work, Hood Hottest Princess. The project will consist of 11 hard-hitting cuts and additional contributions from Sukihana, Tay Keith, Juicy J, and Nicki Minaj — the last of whom appeared on the recently released remix of the viral hit “Pound Town.” Shortly after the release of “Pound Town 2,” Red and her NYC counterpart shared their mutual admiration for each other. “I’m so excited about this dope new collaboration. I ain’t get this ratchet…

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Azealia Banks Slammed Over Posts About DC Young Fly In Wake Of Jacky Oh’s Passing

Chad Mauli Jun 7, 2023

As family and friends continue to mourn the passing of Jacky Oh, one individual has decided to use the tragic moment to fuel her grudge. Earlier today (June 7), Azealia Banks let off a series of posts on Instagram sending shots at DC Young Fly, who shares three children with the late model and entrepreneur. Evidently, Banks is still upset about her appearance on a past episode of “Wild N’ Out,” which left her in tears after DC delivered jokes at her expense. For the uninitiated, the aforementioned show is…

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Lil Baby Speaks At Bre’Asia Powell’s Funeral: “We Gotta Come Up With A Plan”

Chad Mauli Jun 5, 2023

Over the weekend, Lil Baby paid his respects to Bre’Asia Powell, a 16-year-old who was tragically shot and killed while at a graduation party in Atlanta. Taking to the podium, the Quality Control-signed rapper spoke to the youth about the need for change, keeping things blunt in regard to relationships and influence. “A lot of time, when people talk it’s more so like on the males, but I’m speaking for the males and the females,” he said. “The females make the young males think this and that cool when it’s…

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Metro Boomin Drops Deluxe Edition Of ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Soundtrack

Chad Mauli Jun 5, 2023

On Friday (June 2), Metro Boomin unveiled a 13-song accompaniment to the new animated film Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. The compilation boasted a wealth of appearances from the likes of Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz, Future, Offset, Coi Leray, Lil Wayne, Swae Lee, and Don Toliver, all of whom contributed to the spirit of the movie’s web-slinging main characters. Today (June 5), fans are treated to a deluxe version of the soundtrack, which adds on six additional songs and appearances from Mora, Shenseea, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, and more. One…

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Scar Lip Inks Deal With Epic Records

Chad Mauli Jun 3, 2023

On Thursday (June 1), Scar Lip revealed that she is now an artist under the Epic Records imprint. Among the many who shared the news was Mona Scott-Young, who posted an image of her with the rising talent alongside Swizz Beatz, Ezekiel Lewis, Darrin Dean, and Treiva Williams. All are now a part of Scar Lip’s team as she transitions to the next level of her career. In one video that’s making rounds on the internet, all parties can be seen toasting to success with several other members of Epic’s…

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Latto And Cardi B Turn All The Way Up In “Put It On Da Floor Again” Video

Chad Mauli Jun 3, 2023

Earlier today (June 2), Latto linked up with Cardi B for “Put It On Da Floor Again,” a remix of the April drop “Put It On Da Floor.” As expected, the “Bodak Yellow” star matches the song’s vibes with hard-hitting bars for any critic or competitor. “Put a ribbon on me, I been actin’ brand new, I ain’t smokin’ on no za’, lil’ b**ch, I’m smokin’ on you, put your bestie in a pack and now I’m smokin’ her too, I been ballin’ so damn hard, could’ve went to LSU,…

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Files Lawsuit Against Diageo, Alleges Racism And Sabotage

Chad Mauli Jun 1, 2023

Earlier Wednesday (May 31), Sean “Diddy” Combs and his liquor company, Combs Wines and Spirits LLC, filed a lawsuit against Diageo, the British corporation that serves as co-owner of his DeLeón Tequila brand. In documents filed in Manhattan at the state Supreme Court in New York, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, the billionaire mogul is accusing the partner organization of treating him and his product worse than comparative brands that are also under the Diageo umbrella because of his race. Combs’ legal team is asking for Diageo to…