Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Alright’ Almost Didn’t Make ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’
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Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Alright’ Almost Didn’t Make ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’

Chad Mauli

Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” is considered one of the greatest records in his discography. But the Pharrell-produced anthem almost didn’t make To Pimp a Butterfly. Speaking with Spotify’s “The Big Hit Show” podcast, producer Sounwave reveals how the iconic song ended up being a last-minute addition to Kendrick’s third studio album. During one of their meetings, Pharrell was playing Kendrick beats when a Sony Music executive took Sounwave aside to play him an instrumental that Pharrell originally made for another artist, who ended up passing on it. “I just remember my…

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Kodak Black Shoots His Shot With Kim Kardashian
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Kodak Black Shoots His Shot With Kim Kardashian

Chad Mauli

Kodak Black wants Kim Kardashian to be his new bae. Amid her ongoing divorce from Kanye West, the “Super Gremlin” rapper tried to make a move on the newly-single beauty mogul. On Monday, Kodak shared a recent photo of Kim getting dressed in yellow caution tape for a Balenciaga fashion show alongside a photo of himself covered in caution tape. “You Need A Real Ni**a Out Dat Pompanoya Bae,” he wrote in his caption. “Ain’t Even Gone Play 😈 Real Gangsta @kimkardashian.” View this post on Instagram A post shared…

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Lil Wayne Reveals His Favorite Current Artists
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Lil Wayne Reveals His Favorite Current Artists

Chad Mauli

Lil Wayne is keeping his ear to the streets. The Young Money boss recently paid a visit to the “I Am Athlete” podcast where he spoke with Brandon Marshall, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, Pac-Man Jones, and Omar Kelly about his legacy while reflecting on his legendary career. The man who introduced the world to Drake and Nicki Minaj also revealed which artists he’s excited about these days. “It changes up a lot. It depends on if I heard some shit and I start liking that shit. I wanna hear some more…

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Pete Davidson Finds Kanye West’s ‘Eazy’ Video ‘Hysterical’
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Pete Davidson Finds Kanye West’s ‘Eazy’ Video ‘Hysterical’

Chad Mauli

Pete Davidson is finding humor in Kanye West’s latest attack. Amid their one-sided feud, Ye debuted the ominous video for “Eazy,” his collaboration with The Game, which finds him kidnapping and burying a claymation version of Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend. But the murder depiction did not seem to offend Davidson, who apparently found the caricature of him to be hilarious. “He finds the fact that Kanye included a cartoon version of him in his music video hysterical,” a source tells “Entertainment Tonight.” “He is almost flattered by it all because it…

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The Game Says He’s A Better Rapper Than Eminem
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The Game Says He’s A Better Rapper Than Eminem

Chad Mauli

The Game is not finished. After saying Dr. Dre did more for him than Kanye West, the Compton rapper is stirring more controversy, this time about Eminem. During his explosive interview with “Drink Champs,” Game shared his thoughts on Em’s performance with Dr. Dre at last month’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. While performing “Forgot About Dre,” Em emerged from the Compton courthouse, which didn’t sit well with the Compton-bred MC. “It wouldn’t have meant nothing to you, but it meant something to me,” Game told N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN in…

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Stream DaBaby And NBA Youngboy’s Joint Album ‘Better Than You’
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Stream DaBaby And NBA Youngboy’s Joint Album ‘Better Than You’

Chad Mauli

DaBaby and YoungBoy Never Broke Again unite on Better Than You. After a series of collaborations, the North Carolina rapper and Baton Rouge MC go bar for bar on their highly-anticipated joint album. Hailed by DaBaby as the “collab of the century,” the 12-track set includes the previously released tracks “Hit,” “Bestie,” and “Neighborhood Superstar.” The dynamic duo also shows out on songs like “BBL,” “Turbo,” and “Head Off.” Speaking with SiriusXM, DaBaby opened up about working with YoungBoy, who is currently on house arrest. “My description of this project…

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Omah Lay And Justin Bieber Team Up On ‘Attention’
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Omah Lay And Justin Bieber Team Up On ‘Attention’

Chad Mauli

Justin Bieber comes through with another global smash. After scoring a hit with WizKid on “Essence,” the pop superstar reconnects with Nigerian newcomer Omah Lay on their Afro-fusion jam “Attention.” Omah brings Bieber into his vibrant world on the laidback groove, with its seductive synths and gentle drums. They bring the sensual song to life in the Colin Tilley-directed video, which finds them catching a vibe under the glow of a bonfire party. https://youtu.be/ZtC7-OpjzOc “Attention” follows “Free My Mind” and arrives ahead of Omah’s debut album Boy Alone, due this…

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Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, & Future To Headline Rolling Loud Miami
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Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, & Future To Headline Rolling Loud Miami

Chad Mauli

Rolling Loud Miami has announced the lineup for the 2022 festival. Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and Future will headline the world’s largest hip-hop festival when it returns to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 22-24. The star-studded bill also boasts Lil Baby, Kodak Black, Gunna, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, and Saweetie, as well as Lil Durk, Don Toliver, Baby Keem, City Girls, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Three Six Mafia, Moneybagg Yo, and more. DaBaby will once again take the Rolling Loud stage after last year’s controversial set…

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Normani Strips Down In Sexy New Photos
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Normani Strips Down In Sexy New Photos

Chad Mauli

Normani is coming. The singer has announced her new single “Fair” with a jaw-dropping photo shoot. In the series of pics, the 25-year-old strips down to nothing but a black bikini while posing in high-heels that wrap around her ankles, accessorizing the look with jewelry including a diamond-encrusted cross chain. She didn’t leave much to the imagination in one particular photo that finds her turning around to reveal her sparkly Gucci-logo thong, which Kim Kardashian once wore. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Normani (@normani) Normani’s name…

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Big Sean Responds To Alleged Nude Photo Leak
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Big Sean Responds To Alleged Nude Photo Leak

Chad Mauli

Oh God! Big Sean became a trending topic after his dick pic allegedly leaked over the weekend. The explicit image, which showed a penis alongside a Nintendo Switch, was reportedly uploaded to his close friends on Instagram before circulating online. Social media was quick to weigh in on the size of his anatomy, which apparently lived up to his name. https://twitter.com/asiasrevenge/status/1497721747600252936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1497721747600252936%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F02%2F27%2Fbig-sean-responds-nude-photo-leak%2F https://twitter.com/pipeitd0wn/status/1497746468287004675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1497746468287004675%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F02%2F27%2Fbig-sean-responds-nude-photo-leak%2F https://twitter.com/dejadehaan/status/1497724849485144064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1497724849485144064%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F02%2F27%2Fbig-sean-responds-nude-photo-leak%2F However, it appears that Sean was the victim of an internet hoax. After The Shade Room shared the post, the “Beware” rapper denied that the nude photo…

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Snootie Wild Shot And Killed In Houston
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Snootie Wild Shot And Killed In Houston

Chad Mauli

Snootie Wild was killed in a shooting in Houston. The 36-year-old Memphis rapper, born LePreston Porter, died from his injuries after being gunned down Friday. His death was announced Saturday night on his official Instagram page: “Gone in body, but your NAME & LEGACY will live forever! 💙 #TeamYayo4Life💯.” An earlier message on his Facebook page said that Wild was still alive and “fighting for his life.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snootie Wild (@snootiewild) According to ABC 13, Wild was shot in the neck and…

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Bow Wow Wants To Drop His Final Album On Snoop Dogg’s Death Row
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Bow Wow Wants To Drop His Final Album On Snoop Dogg’s Death Row

Chad Mauli

Bow Wow is going back to where it all began. The rapper has announced plans to reunite with Snoop Dogg and release his final album on Death Row Records, which was recently acquired by the hip-hop icon. During a Twitter Q&A, Shad Moss was asked when he plans to link up with Snoop, who discovered him when he was just 6 years old. “Spoke to snoop last week. Very soon,” he told a fan. “My plan is to put my final album on death row and close my music career…

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Machine Gun Kelly Envisions ‘Gothic’ Wedding To Megan Fox
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Machine Gun Kelly Envisions ‘Gothic’ Wedding To Megan Fox

Chad Mauli

Machine Gun Kelly is dreaming of a “gothic” wedding to Megan Fox. The “Bloody Valentine” singer, born Colson Baker, opened up about his upcoming wedding to the Transformers actress when he stopped by “The Late Late Show with James Corden” on Thursday (Feb. 24). “When do you think you’re going to get married?” Corden asked. “Umm…when they can build me a red river, with like, gothic…” said MGK, who’s still scouting the perfect spot. “The location is hard! Trying to find a spot that’s matching my artistic…” During his appearance,…

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Da Brat Marries Judy Dupart In Atlanta Ceremony
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Da Brat Marries Judy Dupart In Atlanta Ceremony

Chad Mauli

Da Brat is living her happily ever after. The rapper married her fiancée Jesseca “Judy” Dupart in a fairytale ceremony on 2/22/22. According to PEOPLE, 100 guests were in attendance as the couple said “I do” at the Horse Mansion in Fairburn, Georgia, including Kandi Burruss, Eva Marcille, and Porsha Williams. Brat, 47, and Dupart, 40, arrived in Cinderella-like horse-drawn carriages, both wearing dresses designed by Esé Azénabor. Groomsman Jermaine Dupri escorted Brat down the aisle, while Da Brat’s sister LisaRaye McCoy served as a bridesmaid. Da Brat, born Shawntae…

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Kodak Black Says Drake Gave Him $250,000 In Bitcoin
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Kodak Black Says Drake Gave Him $250,000 In Bitcoin

Chad Mauli

Kodak Black has a friend in Drake. During his interview with “The Breakfast Club” on Wednesday (Feb. 23), the “Super Gremlin” rapper opened up about his friendship with the OVO rapper. “We do a lot behind the scenes talking and sh*t,” he said. He revealed that Drake recently sent him $250,000. “The other week, that ni**a sent me a quarter million dollars for no fu**ing reason,” he said. Drake texted him and told him to set up a Bitcoin account and then surprised him by sending over 6.6 coins, which…

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50 Cent Says Friendship With Eminem Is ‘Never Gonna Change’
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50 Cent Says Friendship With Eminem Is ‘Never Gonna Change’

Chad Mauli

50 Cent and Eminem are friends for life. Fresh off their Super Bowl Halftime Show performance with Dr. Dre, 50 took a moment to reflect on his longtime friendship with his mentor. He shared a photo of him and Em from 2003 alongside a pic of them from the Super Bowl this year. Despite the 19-year gap between the photos, 50 said they remain just as close. “This friendship is never gonna change,” he wrote in his caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent)…

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Nicki Minaj Responds To Rumored Coi Leray Collaboration
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Nicki Minaj Responds To Rumored Coi Leray Collaboration

Chad Mauli

Nicki Minaj and Coi Leray may or may not have a collaboration in the works. On Monday, Coi’s father Benzino claimed that his daughter recorded a song with Minaj for her upcoming debut album. “Her album’s gonna be dope. She got this song with Nicki Minaj that’s gonna be coming out that’s gonna be crazy,” he revealed during a Clubhouse chat. https://twitter.com/Glock_Topickz/status/1495768052729847810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1495768052729847810%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F02%2F21%2Fnicki-minaj-responds-coi-leray-collaboration%2F But after Benzino’s announcement, Nicki seemingly shut down the suggestion that she and Coi have a song coming out. “I don’t have a collab coming with anyone,” she…

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Nicki Minaj Calls Out Men For Policing Women’s Beauty Standards
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Nicki Minaj Calls Out Men For Policing Women’s Beauty Standards

Chad Mauli

Nicki Minaj has a problem with men who feel the need to question women’s beauty standards. The “Do We Have a Problem?” rapper clapped back after one of her male followers reposted a couple of her selfies and suggested that she stop using a filter on her face. “I pray somebody release her from that filter one day, shes beautiful without it,” the person commented. https://twitter.com/TommyDavidson7/status/1494867765030760450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1494867765030760450%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F02%2F19%2Fnicki-minaj-calls-out-men-policing-women-beauty-standards%2F Nicki responded by saying that men have no place telling women how to dress or do their makeup. “Stop policing ppl’s own beauty image/standard…

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Kanye West Blasts ‘Godless’ Corey Gamble
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Kanye West Blasts ‘Godless’ Corey Gamble

Chad Mauli

Kanye West is igniting a new beef with Corey Gamble. After taking aim at Kid Cudi, Billie Eilish, and Pete Davidson in recent days, Ye has set his sights on Kris Jenner’s boyfriend. On Saturday morning, he shared a photo of Gamble and put him on blast. “God has a plan to remove the Godless Corey needed to never be here anyway,” he began. “And I think he’s a nice person Not a great person A nice person who used to be around Puff’s family then got around Justin Bieber…

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Kid Cudi And Nigo Team Up On ‘Want It Bad’

Chad Mauli

Amid his heated exchange with Kanye West, Kid Cudi gets back to the music. The Cleveland rapper teams up with Japanese cultural and fashion icon Nigo on their futuristic bop “Want It Bad,” produced by Pharrell. “I want it bad, yeah / I’m finally on the up and up / Cannot stop, can’t have enough,” Cudi sings through a vocoder. https://youtu.be/SASgYFiwTQw “Want It Bad” follows “Arya” with A$AP Rocky, which are both set to appear on Nigo’s upcoming album I Know Nigo, his first musical body of work in nearly…

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