The Game, Doja Cat Share Support For Nicki Minaj After Grammy Snub
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The Game, Doja Cat Share Support For Nicki Minaj After Grammy Snub

Chad Mauli

Justice for Nicki Minaj. The Grammy nominations were announced on Tuesday and the rap queen was noticeably absent from the list despite releasing a series of successful singles including “Super Freaky Girl,” which became her first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Nicki has remained silent about the snub, but her fans and peers have taken to social media to voice their disappointment. https://twitter.com/nickivirals/status/1592477171410292736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1592477171410292736%7Ctwgr%5Efeb5a4bb03ec3c32818c89c09796f4cd023a22a8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F11%2F16%2Fthe-game-doja-cat-support-nicki-minaj-grammy-snub%2F https://twitter.com/_AsiwajuLerry/status/1592587487146258432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1592587487146258432%7Ctwgr%5Efeb5a4bb03ec3c32818c89c09796f4cd023a22a8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F11%2F16%2Fthe-game-doja-cat-support-nicki-minaj-grammy-snub%2F https://twitter.com/partynextshore_/status/1592584397823578113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1592584397823578113%7Ctwgr%5Efeb5a4bb03ec3c32818c89c09796f4cd023a22a8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F11%2F16%2Fthe-game-doja-cat-support-nicki-minaj-grammy-snub%2F https://twitter.com/sleezyjamie/status/1592575028125921280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1592575028125921280%7Ctwgr%5Efeb5a4bb03ec3c32818c89c09796f4cd023a22a8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F11%2F16%2Fthe-game-doja-cat-support-nicki-minaj-grammy-snub%2F The Game, who appeared in Nicki’s video for “Pills N Potions,” also came to her defense. He reposted a headline about…

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Drake Covers Up Taylor Swift's Name On Billboard Chart
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Drake Covers Up Taylor Swift’s Name On Billboard Chart

Chad Mauli

Is Drake throwing shade at Taylor Swift? On Monday, the 6 God shared his reaction after he and 21 Savage debuted an impressive 8 entries in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 for songs off their joint album Her Loss. However, they missed out on the No. 1 spot, which was occupied by Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” for a third week. Drake is seemingly feeling some type of way about not getting another No. 1. He posted a screenshot of the top 10 and completely blocked out Taylor’s name…

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Chris Brown Addresses Confusion Over 'Under The Influence' Lyrics
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Chris Brown Addresses Confusion Over ‘Under The Influence’ Lyrics

Chad Mauli

Chris Brown is setting the record straight. The singer’s hit “Under the Influence” is blowing up the charts, but its lyrics have also caused confusion. Some fans have been singing “Fu**in’ Robitussin,” while others thought he was saying “Fu**ing, rubbing, touching” at the beginning of the song. The confusion even sparked a debate on Twitter. “So Chris Brown ain’t say Fu**ing robitussin ?? He said fu**ing, rubbing, touching ??” Q. Ricch asked. https://twitter.com/q_withthewaves/status/1591975426238611456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1591975426238611456%7Ctwgr%5E0dfd0a70f7c7f40dfc5fa3707f719a4a167668c7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F11%2F14%2Fchris-brown-reveals-under-the-influence-correct-lyrics%2F After the tweet went viral with 100,000 engagements, Chris himself responded by clearing the air. “They been…

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Nick Cannon Responds To Claim He Pays $3 Million In Child Support
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Nick Cannon Responds To Claim He Pays $3 Million In Child Support

Chad Mauli

Nick Cannon has welcomed his 11th child. On Friday, Abby De La Rosa gave birth to her third child with Cannon, Beautiful Zeppelin. The “Wild ‘N Out” creator announced the birth of his baby girl, who joins 16-month-old twins Zion and Zillion. “Mommy @hiabbydelarosa you make it ALL look so easy and effortless but I am forever indebted to your tireless work of constant dedication, diligent effort and selfless love that you give to our children and myself,” he wrote while honoring the mother of his children. “Beautiful is privileged…

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Quavo Pens Heartfelt Tribute To Takeoff
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Quavo Pens Heartfelt Tribute To Takeoff

Chad Mauli

Quavo is keeping Takeoff’s memory alive. The Migos rapper broke his silence for the first time since his nephew was shot and killed earlier this month. Taking to Instagram, Quavo shared his heartfelt tribute, which he delivered at Friday’s “Celebration of Life” memorial at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. He opened by reflecting on his inseparable bond and brotherhood with Takeoff, which began when they were kids growing up. “It’s so hard to tell you Ima miss you because you always with me and we did everything together,” he said. “Since…

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Rihanna Drops New Song 'Born Again' For 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'
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Rihanna Drops New Song ‘Born Again’ For ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

Chad Mauli

Rihanna keeps the new music coming. After making her long-awaited return to music last month, the pop icon delivers a second song for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. The stirring ballad was produced by The-Dream and Ludwig Göransson, with writing from James Fauntleroy. “Just tell me what I need to do / I’d die and come back just to love you,” she sings on the powerful track. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack also features “Lift Me Up,” Rihanna’s first song in over six years, which serves as a…

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Nas Returns With 'King's Disease III'
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Nas Returns With ‘King’s Disease III’

Chad Mauli

Kingdom come. It’s been two years since Nas released King’s Disease, and he’s back to claim the throne. The hip-hop legend makes it a trilogy with the third installment in his Grammy-winning series, King’s Disease III, which drops today via Mass Appeal Records. Over Hit-Boy’s masterful production, God’s Son blesses the 17-track set, which opens with “Ghetto Reporter.” Other songs include “Michael & Quincy,” “Recession Proof,” “WTF SMH,” and “Don’t Shoot,” plus the bonus track “Til My Last Breath.” The album arrives one year after Nas confirmed it on his…

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Meek Mill Trips Referee At Sixers Game, Issues Apology
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Meek Mill Trips Referee At Sixers Game, Issues Apology

Chad Mauli

Meek Mill is trippin’ out. The rapper had a close encounter with a referee while courtside at the Suns vs. 76ers game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Monday night. While Devin Booker was dribbling down the court during the second quarter, the referee tripped over Meek’s legs, and the awkward incident was captured on live TV. Meek’s stretched-out legs got in the way of referee Brent Barnaky as he ran alongside the Sixers’ bench, causing him to tumble to the floor. https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1589800730759925760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1589800730759925760%7Ctwgr%5E7867f9acbb1df1e64b722ab712decd3f47e332a8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F11%2F08%2Fmeek-mill-trips-referee-sixers-game%2F But Barnaky got back on his…

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Yung Bleu Reveals 'TANTRA' Tracklist Featuring Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, & Zayn
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Yung Bleu Reveals ‘TANTRA’ Tracklist Featuring Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, & Zayn

Chad Mauli

Yung Bleu is assembling an all-star lineup for his new album TANTRA. Ahead of its release on Friday, the singer-rapper has revealed the tracklist. In addition to Nicki Minaj on the lead single “Love in the Way,” the 17-track set includes appearances from Fivio Foreign, Lucky Daye, Ty Dolla $ign, and Ne-Yo. Zayn joins Bleu on “Fire Inside,” while Kelly Rowland guests on “Freak Freak.” On Monday, Bleu released his Lil Wayne collaboration “Soul Child.” https://twitter.com/_YungBleu/status/1590041296621940736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1590041296621940736%7Ctwgr%5Ef1a7d4e94d327e369e4bdf6542760144849945b8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F11%2F08%2Fyung-bleu-tantra-tracklist%2F In an interview with Apple Music, he opened up about the follow-up to 2021’s…

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Kanye West Reportedly Blamed Rihanna For Domestic Abuse During Letterman Interview
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Kanye West Reportedly Blamed Rihanna For Domestic Abuse During Letterman Interview

Chad Mauli

More controversial comments from Kanye West are coming to light. According to a report from TheWrap, the former billionaire referenced Nazis and blamed Rihanna for her own domestic abuse during a 2019 interview with David Letterman. Multiple audience members who attended the taping of the comedian’s Netflix talk show “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman” said West complained that the media always seemed to support women over men when misconduct allegations surfaced. He appeared to side with Chris Brown following his 2009 assault of Rihanna, suggesting that…

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Drake And 21 Savage Share Fake 'SNL' Performance
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Drake And 21 Savage Share Fake ‘SNL’ Performance

Chad Mauli

Live from New York, it’s Drake and 21 Savage. Hot off the release of their joint album Her Loss, the duo continued their “press run” with an unofficial performance on “SNL.” But this one didn’t air live on NBC and instead was posted by Drake and Savage on their social channels at the same time that “SNL” was actually airing. Following an introduction from Michael B. Jordan, who called Her Loss “one of the most relatable albums of all time,” the duo performed one of the 16 tracks, “On BS.”…

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Ciara And GloRilla Team Up On 'Better Thangs (Remix)'
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Ciara And GloRilla Team Up On ‘Better Thangs (Remix)’

Chad Mauli

Let’s gooooo! GloRilla links up with Ciara on the official remix to “Better Thangs.” On the Summer Walker-assisted track, the Memphis rapper reflects on her momentous rise while sending a message to her haters. “Soakin’ up the game that OGs splash / They took me as a joke, now look who laughin’?” she raps. In September, Ciara dropped a video for “Better Thangs,” which is set to appear on her first album in three years, along with “Jump.” “I got a super R&B, hardcore R&B in the center of this…

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Missy Elliott Immortalized In Wax
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Missy Elliott Immortalized In Wax

Chad Mauli

Missy Elliott is being immortalized in wax. The hip-hop icon received her very own wax figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. Missy’s look-alike bears an uncanny resemblance to the “Get Ur Freak On” rapper, donning the sparkly black and gold tracksuit that she wore while accepting the Video Vanguard Award at the 2019 MTV VMAs. No detail was overlooked, including Missy’s signature “Iconic” chain and braids, which were created strand by strand, according to Missy. The 5-time Grammy winner herself was on hand for the unveiling on Friday, posing with…

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Dr. Dre Is Selling His Malibu Mansion For $20 Million
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Dr. Dre Is Selling His Malibu Mansion For $20 Million

Chad Mauli

Dr. Dre is moving out of Malibu. The hip-hop legend has put his beach house on the market after over two decades. Dre, who bought the oceanfront property in 2000 for about $4.8 million, has listed it for $20 million, according to Dirt.com. Built in the early 1990s, the three-story mansion is located on a nearly 7,000-square-foot lot on Malibu’s Carbon Beach, nicknamed “Billionaire’s Beach,” and features floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a gated courtyard, and a kitchen with premium stainless appliances. The nearly 9,000-square-foot contemporary mansion includes a primary bedroom with…

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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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