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Meek Mill Says Smoking Weed Makes Him Depressed

Chad Mauli Jan 11, 2022

Meek Mill is opening up about his love/hate relationship with weed. In a tweet, the Philly rapper said that smoking marijuana makes him feel depressed. “I smoke weed everyday and get depressed and soon as I get high,” he told his 11 million Twitter followers. “I be happy as hell sober lol.” However, there are some upsides. “It just helps me think deeper and more realistic lol,” he added. https://twitter.com/MeekMill/status/1479923830760083461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1479923830760083461%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F01%2F10%2Fmeek-mill-depressed-smoking-weed%2F His fans weighed in with their own theories on why he may be feeling down. “Weed is a downer. If…

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Kanye West And Cardi B To Shoot Music Video Together

Chad Mauli Jan 9, 2022

Kanye West and Cardi B are teaming up for a special collaboration. According to Page Six, the “WAP” rapper and Ye are set to film a music video at the Balenciaga store in Miami’s Design District sometime next week. “West seems to be bringing Cardi into the fashion fold by shooting the music video at the store,” reports the outlet. It’s unclear what the music video is for or what West’s involvement is, but this would mark their first collaboration. Both have new music on the way. Cardi B announced…

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Chris Brown Reportedly Welcomes Third Child

Chad Mauli Jan 9, 2022

Breezy has a new baby. Chris Brown has reportedly welcomed his third child. Model Diamond Brown gave birth to a baby girl named Lovely Symphani Brown on Friday, Jan. 7. Taking to Instagram, the new mom shared the first photo of her baby girl, who weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. “The princess is here! Lovely Symphani Brown,” she wrote in her caption. “My sweet babygirl, it’s been a whole day you’ve been in the world and have already shown me the true meaning of life. I promise to love and…

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Stream The Weeknd’s New Album ‘Dawn FM’

Chad Mauli Jan 7, 2022

The Dawn is here. A week into the new year, The Weeknd returns with his fifth studio album Dawn FM. The XO crooner retires his After Hours red blazer and transforms into an old man for his latest era, which he describes as a “sonic experience.” The 16-track album, which follows 2020’s After Hours, includes the single “Take My Breath,” with contributions from Quincy Jones, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Jim Carrey, who serves as the host of 103.5 Dawn FM. “It’s the album I’ve always…

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Gunna Returns With ‘DS4EVER’

Chad Mauli Jan 7, 2022

The Drip continues. Over five years since the release of his debut mixtape, Gunna delivers the fourth installment in his Drip Season series. DS4EVER is a star-studded affair, with appearances from Young Thug, Future, Chris Brown, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Lil Baby, and Roddy Ricch. Drake was slated to appear on “Pussy Power,” which has been removed from the current tracklist. However, the 19-track album does include a collaboration with Gunna’s rumored girlfriend, Chlöe Bailey, who guests on “You & Me.” Gunna also hinted that the album would address his…

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Moneybagg Yo Says He’s Sober, Quits Lean

Chad Mauli Jan 5, 2022

Moneybagg Yo is breaking up with Wockesha. The Memphis rapper has announced that he’s sober and done with lean going into the new year. Taking to Twitter, he admitted that he thought sobriety would interfere with his creativity, but it has only made him feel better. “I use to think being sober would f**k wit my creative process, I see dats just a mind thing cuz I been more active skin glowing and I been dropping nun but pressure,” he tweeted, while adding the hashtag #NomoWockesha. https://twitter.com/MoneyBaggYo/status/1478463323381415943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1478463323381415943%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2022%2F01%2F04%2Fmoneybagg-yo-sober-quits-lean%2F Moneybagg famously rapped…

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Jason Derulo Attacks Men After Being Called Usher

Chad Mauli Jan 5, 2022

Jason Derulo unleashed a beatdown on two men who allegedly mistook him for Usher. Video footage, obtained by TMZ, shows the “Take You Dancing” singer attacking the men at a Las Vegas hotel after they trolled him. Derulo and one of the men were passing each other on the escalator when the guy yelled at Derulo, “Hey, Usher! F**k you, bitch!” Derulo reacted to the Usher line by charging towards the man and punching him in the face, sending him to the floor. He also allegedly slapped the second man…

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Drake Shows Off Ripped Body In Vacation Photos

Chad Mauli Jan 5, 2022

Drake is in vacay mode. After a whirlwind year, Champagne Papi escaped to paradise for a little R&R. The “Way 2 Sexy” rapper put his ripped body on display as he celebrated the first days of 2022 on vacation in Turks and Caicos. In a series of pics from his island getaway, Drizzy flaunted his chiseled abs while working out in neon green swim trunks. The OVO boss took a swim in the clear blue waters and hit the beach with his shirtless crew in tow. He also snapped a…

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Diddy And Yung Miami Celebrate New Year’s Together

Chad Mauli Jan 3, 2022

Diddy and Yung Miami are taking their relationship into 2022. The City Girl rapper, 27, and Bad Boy mogul, 52, rang in the new year together. Miami shared photos of the two boo’d up at Diddy’s New Year’s Eve bash in Miami on Friday night. Caresha was glowing in a gold dress with a high slit while standing alongside Puff, who was dapper in red silk. They toasted to the new year with glasses of champagne in hand. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caresha ..💗💋 (@yungmiami305)…

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Kanye West Enjoys Date With Actress Julia Fox In Miami

Chad Mauli Jan 3, 2022

Kanye West is getting back in the dating pool. After sparking rumors with Instagram model Yasmine Lopez, the newly-single rapper was spotted on a date with Uncut Gems actress Julia Fox. The two dined at Carbone restaurant in Miami on New Year’s Day. Ye appeared to be having a good time, but it’s nothing serious. According to TMZ, the billionaire bachelor is “embracing single life.” Despite pleas to win back Kim Kardashian, Ye is moving on. He recently traveled to Belize with J Prince and hit up J Mulan’s birthday…

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Wasabi Da Label Artist, E4K (elijah4k) Releases Melodic Banger, “Hold Me Down”

Hulda Hicks Jan 1, 2022

E4K (elijah4k) is only one of the talented artists showing promise on rising record label, Wasabi Da Label The music industry has seen the creation of iconic record labels that brought us some of the world’s greatest entertainers. Wasabi Da Label is continuing the tradition, introducing their artist E4K (elijah4k) to the world. The versatile artist is already becoming a musical sensation after hit singles like “Hold Me Down” that have seen views skyrocket to 30K on YouTube less than a month after its official release. The smooth rendition of…

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Trey Songz Accused Of Rape By Basketball Player Dylan Gonzalez

Chad Mauli Jan 1, 2022

Trey Songz is facing more scathing accusations. On Thursday night (Dec. 30), former University of Las Vegas women’s basketball star Dylan Gonzalez put the R&B singer on blast, alleging that he is a rapist. “Trey Songz is a rapist,” Gonzalez told her Twitter and Instagram followers. “Lord forgive me I Couldn’t hold that in another year. See you in 2022.” https://twitter.com/IIGonZ_/status/1476790683029544960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1476790683029544960%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F12%2F31%2Ftrey-songz-accused-rape-dylan-gonzalez%2F Gonzalez did not specify whether she personally was a victim, but this would not be the first time Trey has been accused of sexual assault. In November, police were…

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Morgan Wallen Eyes Kendrick Lamar Collaboration

Chad Mauli Jan 1, 2022

Fresh off his Lil Durk collaboration, Morgan Wallen is eyeing a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. During a Clubhouse chat with Druski, the embattled country crooner revealed that he primarily listens to hip-hop and Moneybagg Yo is among his favorite artists. “I do love Moneybagg… He’s definitely at the top of the list,” Wallen said, according to Variety. “Honestly, my top stuff on Spotify was all hip-hop. … Moneybagg is probably my favorite. And I listened to a lot of Young Dolph — RIP. I listened to Drake’s new album. I…

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Kanye West Parties With Instagram Model Yasmine Lopez

Chad Mauli Dec 30, 2021

Kanye West is living the single life. Amid his breakup from model Vinetria, Ye is sparking more romance rumors. According to TMZ, he was out partying with Instagram model Yasmine Lopez. Kanye was in Houston for J Mulan’s birthday on Tuesday night (Dec. 28). He and internet personality Justin LaBoy pulled up to James Harden’s Thirteen restaurant in Houston for the bash. Video on social media shows Ye mingling with Lopez and J Mulan as his song “Number One” played over the speaker. https://twitter.com/_xmarissabee/status/1476116853864947712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1476116853864947712%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F12%2F29%2Fkanye-west-parties-model-yasmine-lopez%2F However, Ye and Yasmine are not…

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Dr. Dre Settles Divorce For $100 Million

Chad Mauli Dec 30, 2021

Dr. Dre has struck a $100 million deal in his divorce battle. The hip-hop mogul has agreed to pay his ex-wife Nicole Young $100 million as part of a property settlement agreement. She will get $50 million now and $50 million a year from now. As part of the settlement, Dre will keep seven of the properties they shared—a Malibu home, two homes in Calabasas, and four properties in the L.A. area, including a $100 million Brentwood mansion. According to TMZ, Dre is “delighted” that his ex is only getting…

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Avalanche The Architect breathes life into the Hip Hop game

Hulda Hicks Dec 29, 2021

Avalanche The Architect is the last of an elite class of rappers able to release tracks that deviates from the modern dull norm, giving fans the grit and masculinity of real hip hop. Avalanche The Architect is a native of Jamaica living in the United States breathing life into the rap game. From an early age he fell in love with the hardcore lyrical styles of hip hop’s pioneers. Inspired by the craft, Avalanche The Architect developed a sound that would become known as uniquely his. Unlike the mumble trend…

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Kanye West Buys House Across The Street From Kim Kardashian

Chad Mauli Dec 28, 2021

Never abandon your family. Despite his divorce from Kim Kardashian, Kanye West wants to remain close to his family. The billionaire bachelor has paid $4.5 million for the house across the street from his estranged wife in the gated community of Hidden Hills, Calif. According to Dirt.com, the single-story home was built in 1955 and has not been on the market in over 67 years. The 3,600-square-foot property features four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, plus a guest studio with another bedroom and full bathroom. The equestrian ranch sits on over…

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Drake Hands Out Cash For Christmas

Chad Mauli Dec 28, 2021

Who needs Santa Claus when you have Drake? The 6 God spread the wealth in his hometown this Christmas. Drake drove through Toronto on Christmas Day handing out stacks of cash to unsuspecting people on the streets. One video posted on social media shows Drizzy riding in the backseat of a Maybach while passing out racks. It’s unclear how much he gave away, but it appeared to be a stack of 20 Canadian dollars. “@Champagnepapi giving away racks for Christmas,” wrote one of the lucky people on the receiving end…

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J. Cole Says He Told Dr. Dre To Sign Kendrick Lamar

Chad Mauli Dec 28, 2021

J. Cole helped put on Kendrick Lamar. Speaking with Nardwuar, the Dreamville rapper revealed that he was partly responsible for getting Dr. Dre to sign his friend from Compton. When discussing his role in Kendrick’s signing, Cole took a long pause before acknowledging that this was the first time he had been asked the question. “Who told you that? Who gave you that piece of information?” Cole said before admitting, “The answer is, yes, I did. I’m not gonna say I was the first to tell him.” Cole brought up…

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Doja Cat Wants To Record A Hip-Hop Album With Jay Versace And 9th Wonder

Chad Mauli Dec 26, 2021

Doja Cat is capping off an incredible year, and she has more in store for 2022. Taking to Instagram Live on Christmas Eve, the “Kiss Me More” hitmaker shared her future plans including two new projects, one pop and the other hip-hop. The first would be a 7-track pop-rap album, followed by a 12-song hip-hop album, and she wants Jay Versace and 9th Wonder to produce the latter. “New project, 12 songs, all of them, every fu**in’ one, Jay Versace and 9th Wonder,” she said. “Jay is like a fantastic…