Kanye West And Drake Reunite At Historic L.A. Concert
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Kanye West And Drake Reunite At Historic L.A. Concert

Chad Mauli

Kanye West and Drake officially put their beef to rest and reunited on stage. Two of music’s biggest stars came together before a sold-out crowd of 70,000 during a monumental concert to benefit imprisoned gang leader Larry Hoover at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Thursday night (Dec. 9), which was streamed live on Amazon Prime Video and Twitch as well as in select IMAX theaters. The epic two-hour event, which cost a reported $10 million, kicked off with the Sunday Service Choir before Ye and Drake emerged together like…

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Watch Kanye West And Drake’s Free Larry Hoover Concert Live
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Watch Kanye West And Drake’s Free Larry Hoover Concert Live

Chad Mauli

Kanye West and Drake officially put the beef behind them and unite at a monumental concert to benefit Larry Hoover. The one-night event will take place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum tonight. Fans across the globe can stream Kanye’s first headlining show in five years for free on Prime Video and Twitch starting at 9 p.m. PT. Additionally, IMAX will stream the concert in select theaters across the U.S. in an exclusive, one-night-only IMAX Live event. The benefit concert was announced last month to raise awareness for prison and…

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Stream Juice Wrld’s Album ‘Fighting Demons’
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Stream Juice WRLD’s Album ‘Fighting Demons’

Chad Mauli

It’s been two years since Juice WRLD passed away, but his music and legacy lives on. On Friday, his second posthumous album Fighting Demons arrived. Heralded by the singles “Already Dead” and “Wandered to L.A.” featuring Justin Bieber, the 18 tracks include an appearance from Eminem on the aptly-titled “Eminem Speaks,” plus collaborations with Polo G and Trippie Redd (“Feline”) and Suga from BTS (“Girl of My Dreams”). Juice WRLD, who rapped about his struggles with substance abuse, died of an accidental drug overdose on Dec. 8, 2019. The album…

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Rick Ross Returns With New Album ‘Richer Than I Ever Been’
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Rick Ross Returns With New Album ‘Richer Than I Ever Been’

Chad Mauli

The Bawse is back. Over 15 years since his debut, Rick Ross delivers his 11th studio album, Richer Than I Ever Been, which he calls his best work yet. In addition to the lead single “Outlawz” featuring Jazmine Sullivan and 21 Savage, for which he also released a video, there are guest spots from Wiz Khalifa, Benny the Butcher, DreamDoll, BLXST, Yungeen Ace, and Major Nine. https://youtu.be/n6OtGSTbPh0 Elsehwere on the 12 tracks, Rozay links with Wale and Future on “Warm Words in a Cold World” and connects with The-Dream and…

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Alicia Keys Reveals What Happened To Her J. Cole Collaboration
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Alicia Keys Reveals What Happened To Her J. Cole Collaboration

Chad Mauli

Alicia Keys’ new album Keys drops Friday, but it won’t feature a collaboration with J. Cole. Back in September, she teased the potential pairing by sharing footage from their time in the studio. However, the Dreamville rapper was absent from the tracklist when it was revealed earlier this week. https://youtu.be/1eyeOWnF7ew During her interview with Complex’s “360 with Speedy Morman,” the 15-time Grammy winner opened up about their “festive” studio session in the Bahamas. “That’s the first time we connected,” she said. “He came through, he happened to be in the…

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Roddy Ricch Celebrates ‘The Box’ Diamond Certification
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Roddy Ricch Celebrates ‘The Box’ Diamond Certification

Chad Mauli

“The Box” goes Diamond. Roddy Ricch has earned his first Diamond certification from the RIAA for “The Box,” which has officially moved 10 million units in the U.S. since its release two years ago. The song, which appeared on his 2019 debut album Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. https://twitter.com/RIAA/status/1468300322422640650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1468300322422640650%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F12%2F07%2Froddy-ricch-the-box-certified-diamond%2F Roddy celebrated the achievement at a dinner last night during which he was presented with a shiny plaque. https://twitter.com/rapalert4/status/1468087717682716674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1468087717682716674%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F12%2F07%2Froddy-ricch-the-box-certified-diamond%2F The certification coincides with the second anniversary of Please Excuse…

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Alicia Keys Reveals ‘Keys’ Tracklist
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Alicia Keys Reveals ‘Keys’ Tracklist

Chad Mauli

On Friday, Alicia Keys returns with her double album Keys. The 26-track set, which she calls “one of the most exciting projects I ever did,” will feature two sides containing different versions of the same songs. The “Originals” side consists of 14 “laidback piano vibes,” produced entirely by Alicia, with appearances from Pusha T (“Plentiful”) and Brandi Carlile (“Paper Flowers”). The “Unlocked” side boasts “upbeat, drums, level up vibes,” produced by Alicia and Mike Will Made-It. In addition to the single “LALA” with Swae Lee, the 12 tracks include collaborations…

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Rihanna Says New Music Is Coming ‘Soon’
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Rihanna Says New Music Is Coming ‘Soon’

Chad Mauli

2021 has come and gone without new music from Rihanna. But the singer’s long-awaited ninth album may finally be nearing release. While exiting her car last week, Rihanna was asked by the paparazzi for an update on R9. “Any new music? Anything?” said the cameraman, to which she replied, “Soon soon soon.” https://twitter.com/ViralFinds/status/1466809760330694668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1466809760330694668%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F12%2F06%2Frihanna-says-new-music-coming-soon%2F As fans know, Rihanna has been saying “soon” for a while now. In March, she hinted at her impending return while responding to a fan on Instagram. In 2020, the Fenty Beauty mogul told “Access Hollywood” that…

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Wizkid, Lil Nas X, & Megan Thee Stallion Top Rolling Stone’s Best Songs Of 2021
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Wizkid, Lil Nas X, & Megan Thee Stallion Top Rolling Stone’s Best Songs of 2021

Chad Mauli

After revealing the best albums of 2021, Rolling Stone is sharing the 50 best songs of the past year. Landing at the top of the list is Wizkid’s “Essence” featuring Tems, which put Afrobeats on the global stage. The unofficial song of the summer made history, becoming the first Nigerian song to break the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and even spawning a remix with Justin Bieber. “The result was a sound of status and place coalescing without the loss of identity,” the magazine says of the Made…

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Tyler, The Creator Reveals His Top 5 Jay-Z Songs
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Tyler, The Creator Reveals His Top 5 Jay-Z Songs

Chad Mauli

Tyler, the Creator is revealing his top 5 JAY-Z songs. In honor of the hip-hop icon’s birthday on Saturday (Dec. 4), the Call Me If You Get Lost rapper was asked to share his favorite songs. Off the top, he named three tracks produced by The Neptunes—”F**k All Nite,” “Excuse Me Miss,” and “Allure.” Tyler, who collaborated with JAY-Z on Frank Ocean’s 2017’s single “Biking,” also celebrated Hov’s verse on “Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)” off Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter, which he called “crazy,…

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50 Cent And French Montana Squash Beef
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50 Cent And French Montana Squash Beef

Chad Mauli

50 Cent and French Montana are putting their beef behind them. After going back and forth over the years, the rap rivals have seemingly settled their issues. During his appearance on Revolt’s “Drink Champs,” French was asked about their feud and confirmed that he’s moved on, namely because he’s a fan of 50’s Starz series “Black Mafia Family.” “I have no problem with 50 no more after he dropped his ‘BMF’ joint. That’s my favorite shit,” French told N.O.R.E. “Everything is all about the ‘BMF.’ That’s his best work.” View…

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Roddy Ricch is living the 90210 life. The 23-year-old rapper, whose new album livelifefast arrives this month, has dropped $5.6 million on a mansion in the mountains above Beverly Hills. According to Dirt.com, the nearly one-acre compound sits at the end of a long, gated driveway shared with three other estates, and has parking for up to 10 cars.
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Roddy Ricch Buys $5.6 Million Beverly Hills Mansion

Chad Mauli

Roddy Ricch is living the 90210 life. The 23-year-old rapper, whose new album livelifefast arrives this month, has dropped $5.6 million on a mansion in the mountains above Beverly Hills. According to Dirt.com, the nearly one-acre compound sits at the end of a long, gated driveway shared with three other estates, and has parking for up to 10 cars. The secluded 3,500-square-foot property was built around 1960 and has been renovated and expanded in recent years. There are two master bedrooms, one upstairs and one down, both with spa-like bathrooms…

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Rolling Stone Reveals Best Albums Of 2021
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Rolling Stone Reveals Best Albums of 2021

Chad Mauli

With less than a month left in the year, Rolling Stone has revealed its 50 best albums of 2021. Olivia Rodrigo’s “instant-classic debut” Sour tops the list, followed by Adele’s first album in six years, 30. “She’s become a better singer in the years since 25,” the magazine writes. Tyler, the Creator’s Grammy-nominated Call Me If You Get Lost earns a spot at No. 4, with RS calling it “Tyler’s most confident to date…as he finds himself maturing into his own talents.” At No. 6 is Lil Nas X’s debut…

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Rick Ross Reveals ‘Richer Than I Ever Been’ Tracklist
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Rick Ross Reveals ‘Richer Than I Ever Been’ Tracklist

Chad Mauli

Rick Ross is set to return with his 11th studio album Richer Than I Ever Been. One week before it drops, he has released the tracklist featuring the single “Outlawz” with Jazmine Sullivan and 21 Savage, plus appearances from Benny the Butcher, DreamDoll, BLXST, Yungeen Ace, and Major Nine. The 10 tracks also include “Warm Words in a Cold World” with Wale and Future and the Boi-1da-produced “Little Havana” featuring The-Dream and former drug kingpin Willie Falcon, which was released Friday. https://youtu.be/bKRQP8EY-JY Richer Than I Ever Been, which follows 2019’s…

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Doja Cat Drops Intergalactic Video For ‘Woman’
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Doja Cat Drops Intergalactic Video For ‘Woman’

Chad Mauli

Doja Cat delivers another epic video for “Woman” off her Grammy-nominated album Planet Her. The clip, directed by child. (Janelle Monáe, H.E.R.), opens with Teyana Taylor playing an intergalactic queen, who is warned of an imminent threat to her throne. She then calls on Doja, who seduces her before wowing with her choreographed dance moves. Model Guetcha also makes a cameo. Doja Cat has partnered with Girls Who Code to create DojaCode, an interactive music video experience for “Woman,” which allows fans to unlock exclusive content by using code. “Woman”…

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DaBaby Reportedly Never Donated To Aids Organizations After Meeting
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DaBaby Reportedly Never Donated To Aids Organizations After Meeting

Chad Mauli

DaBaby has reportedly not followed through on his support for AIDS organizations in the wake of his homophobic rant at Rolling Loud. According to an investigation from the Daily Beast, the “Rockstar” rapper failed to provide a financial contribution to the HIV/AIDS awareness organizations he met with after making offensive comments about those living with HIV. Back in late August, he privately met with leaders from nine HIV awareness organizations during which he apologized for his “inaccurate and hurtful comments.” Of the nine organizations he met with, three said they…

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Timbaland Teases Missy Elliott Joint Album
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Timbaland Teases Missy Elliott Joint Album

Chad Mauli

Timbaland and Missy Elliott are up to something. On Wednesday, Timbaland took to Twitter to tease a joint album with his partner-in-rhyme. “Who ready for that @MissyElliott Timbo album??????” he tweeted alongside a series of eyeball emojis. https://twitter.com/Timbaland/status/1466108007180222471?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1466108007180222471%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F12%2F01%2Ftimbaland-teases-missy-elliott-joint-album%2F It’s unclear what the project will entail or when it will be released, but fans are excited for what’s to come from the legendary duo. While Missy has not acknowledged Timbaland’s tweet, she did share a video the day before, soundtracked by the Timbaland-produced “Bite Our Style (Interlude)” from her 1997 debut…

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Drake, Justin Bieber, & Kanye West Top Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artists Of 2021
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Drake, Justin Bieber, & Kanye West Top Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artists Of 2021

Chad Mauli

As the year comes to a close, Spotify has revealed its top artists, albums, and songs. With more than 9.1 billion streams this year, Bad Bunny is the most-streamed global artist of 2021. Following him is Taylor Swift (#2) and BTS (#3). The Certified Lover Boy himself, Drake, comes in fourth while Justin Bieber rounds out the top 5. In the U.S., Drizzy tops the most-streamed artists list, followed by Taylor Swift, Juice WRLD, Kanye West, and Bad Bunny. https://twitter.com/spotifycharts/status/1466064806612549638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1466064806612549638%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F12%2F01%2Fspotify-most-streamed-2021-drake-kanye-west-justin-bieber%2F Olivia Rodrigo has the two most-streamed songs in the U.S.…

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Trey Songz Investigated For Sexual Assault
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Trey Songz Investigated For Sexual Assault

Chad Mauli

Trey Songz is being investigated for sexual assault. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently looking into claims of a sexual assault incident that occurred at The Cosmopolitan, reports TMZ. It’s unclear what day the alleged assault occurred, but the police report was filed on Sunday. On Saturday night, the singer celebrated his 37th birthday at Drai’s Nightclub. A source at the hotel says Trey and his crew brought a group of women back to the hotel from the club before things allegedly took a turn. Trey is reportedly…

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Common And Tiffany Haddish Break Up
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Common And Tiffany Haddish Break Up

Chad Mauli

It’s over for Common and Tiffany Haddish. The couple has called it quits after a year together. According to PEOPLE, they broke up because it was too hard to maintain their long-distance relationship. “They are never in the same city together and both of them are just too busy for a serious relationship,” the source says. Their breakup comes over a year after Haddish confirmed she and Common were dating after first meeting on set of their 2019 film The Kitchen. The two went on a virtual date before their…

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