Mary J. Blige Says Her New Album Will ‘Blow Everybody’s Mind’
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Mary J. Blige Says Her New Album Will ‘Blow Everybody’s Mind’

Chad Mauli

Mary J. Blige is ready to share her world once again. The R&B icon has been hard at work on her first album in over four years. During her appearance on “Tamron Hall” on Monday, she opened up about learning to fully love and accept herself amid the “darkest moments” of her life. Her experiences of the past several years, including her divorce, have inspired the project, which follows 2017’s Strength of a Woman. “Wait till you hear it, it’s gonna blow everybody’s mind,” she said. “And it’s because it’s…

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Dj Khaled Announces New Drake Collaboration
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Dj Khaled Announces New Drake Collaboration

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The Drake vocals are in. DJ Khaled and Drake are teaming up for yet another collaboration. While celebrating his 46th birthday on Friday (Nov. 26), Khaled received a Rolex from his friend and collaborator. During the party, he FaceTimed Drake while opening his shiny new watch, which was covered in green diamonds. After thanking his friends for their birthday wishes, Khaled got on the mic and made a big announcement. “I got some new music with Drake coming out real soon,” he told the crowd. “This shit sounds crazy too.…

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50 Cent Trolls Madonna Over ‘Like A Virgin’ Photo
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50 Cent Trolls Madonna Over ‘Like A Virgin’ Photo

Chad Mauli

50 Cent takes no days off when it comes to trolling. After poking fun at Lil’ Kim and Tory Lanez, the notorious rapper was back at it, this time trolling Madonna over one of her photos. On Wednesday, the “BMF” producer reposted a photo of the Material Girl with her ass and legs sticking out from under a bed while wearing fishnet stockings and black heels. “yo this is the funniest shit! LOL,” Fif wrote in his caption. “That’s Madonna under the bed trying to do like a virgin at…

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Bobby Shmurda Wants To Make A ‘Strip Club Anthem’ With Adele
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Bobby Shmurda Wants To Make A ‘Strip Club Anthem’ With Adele

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Bobby Shmurda wants to collaborate with Adele. The Brooklyn rapper shocked fans when he proposed a “strip club anthem” with the “Easy on Me” singer. Taking to Twitter, he tried to speak his wild idea into existence. “You Know what the world needs …. #BobbyShmurda & #Adele to make a Strip Club Anthem,” tweeted Bobby alongside the laughing face emoji. He also praised the 15-time Grammy winner, adding, “Her voice just make you wanna.” https://twitter.com/Shmurda/status/1463750154457133056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1463750154457133056%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F11%2F26%2Fbobby-shmurda-adele-strip-club-anthem%2F https://twitter.com/Shmurda/status/1463750830918709251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1463750830918709251%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F11%2F26%2Fbobby-shmurda-adele-strip-club-anthem%2F Despite the unlikely probability of a collaboration, Bobby’s fans shared their support for the…

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Saweetie And Lil Baby Spark Romance Rumors
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Saweetie And Lil Baby Spark Romance Rumors

Chad Mauli

Saweetie may have found her type. A new report claims that the “Icy Chain” rapper is spending time with Lil Baby. According to Hollywood Unlocked, the two recently went shopping in New York where Baby dropped nearly $100,000 on Saweetie at Chanel. A source claims there is security footage from the store that shows Baby and Saweetie together. Saweetie was in New York last week for “SNL” and Powerhouse, where Lil Baby also performed. “So far, it’s not clear if the two are dating,” says the source. Prior to their…

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Kanye West Pleads For His Family To Get Back Together During Skid Row Visit
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Kanye West Pleads For His Family To Get Back Together During Skid Row Visit

Chad Mauli

Never abandon your family. Kanye West made a surprise appearance at Skid Row on Wednesday as part of the L.A. Mission’s annual Thanksgiving event where he donated over 1,000 meals to the homeless. During his visit, he got on the mic and spoke about wanting to keep his family together despite his ongoing divorce from Kim Kardashian, who has seemingly moved on with her new boyfriend, “SNL” star Pete Davidson. “The narrative that God wants is for you to see that everything can be redeemed,” said Ye, according to Page…

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G-Eazy Mourns His Mother’s Death
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G-Eazy Mourns His Mother’s Death

Chad Mauli

G-Eazy is mourning the death of his mother. On Wednesday, the rapper revealed that his mom, Suzanne Olmsted, passed away. Still in a state of “shock,” a grieving G-Eazy penned an emotional tribute to the woman who raised him. “The tears won’t stop. My eyes hurt, my face hurts, my body hurts, everywhere hurts,” he wrote alongside a series of photos of his mother throughout the years. “There’s no safe place to hide and there’s no way to lay, sit, or stand that doesn’t hurt. The pain is enormous. But…

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Watch The Trailer For Season 2 Of ‘Euphoria’
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Watch The Trailer For Season 2 of ‘Euphoria’

Chad Mauli

“Euphoria” is coming back for season 2. Zendaya has shared the first trailer for the acclaimed HBO series. Season 2 picks up following the breakup of Rue (Zendaya) and Jules (Hunter Schafer) as Rue experiences a drug relapse. In the trailer, Rue dances around her house to Frank Sinatra’s “Call Me Irresponsible.” There are also scenes of her being slammed into a wall and another involving a police raid. “When you’re younger, everything feels so permanent. But as you get older, you begin to realize nothing is and everyone you…

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Machine Gun Kelly Slams Grammys After Snub
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Machine Gun Kelly Slams Grammys After Snub

Chad Mauli

Machine Gun Kelly has beef with the Grammys. The nominations for the 64th annual ceremony were announced on Tuesday and the rocker’s name was nowhere to be found. Taking to Twitter, MGK reacted to being shut out of the nominations once again. “wtf is wrong with the grammys,” he tweeted. The “bloody valentine” hitmaker has never been nominated for a Grammy even though his most recent album, Tickets to My Downfall, was released within the eligibility period for this year’s awards. https://twitter.com/machinegunkelly/status/1463218617646911490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1463218617646911490%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F11%2F23%2Fmachine-gun-kelly-slams-grammys-after-snub%2F On Sunday, MGK did take home the award…

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Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, & H.E.R. Lead Grammy Nominations
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Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, & H.E.R. Lead Grammy Nominations

Chad Mauli

The nominees for the 64th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Tuesday. Jon Batiste leads with 11 nominations, while Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, and H.E.R. earn the second-most nominations with eight. Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo follow with seven nods. Bieber is up for Album of the Year for Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe), along with Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “Peaches” with Daniel Caesar and Giveon. The Record of the Year category also includes Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” with SZA and Silk Sonic’s “Leave…

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Young Dolph Murderers’ Getaway Car Allegedly Located
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Young Dolph Murderers’ Getaway Car Allegedly Located

Chad Mauli

Police may be getting closer to tracking down Young Dolph’s murderers. Less than a week after the rapper was gunned down in his hometown of Memphis, the getaway car in which his killers fled may have been located. According to a reporter for FOX13, a white Mercedes-Benz was found Saturday (Nov. 20) in the Orange Mound neighborhood of South Memphis on the 1100 block of Bradley Street. The white E-Class Coupe appeared to have been abandoned. Footage shows the vehicle being towed out a driveway of a residential home as…

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Watch Saweetie Make Her ‘SNL’ Debut
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Watch Saweetie Make Her ‘SNL’ Debut

Chad Mauli

Saweetie brought Icy Season to “Saturday Night Live” when she made her debut as musical guest this weekend. For her first performance of the evening, she delivered a medley of two of her biggest hits, “Tap In” and “Best Friend.” Wearing an icy blue gown, a red-haired Saweetie opened her glamorous set with a lounge rendition of “Tap In.” After removing the bottom portion of her dress, she turned up to her Doja Cat-assisted anthem “Best Friend” as she and her ballerina-like dancers showed off their flexibility on a ballet…

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Young Dolph Unaware of Any Threats Before Fatal Shooting
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Young Dolph Unaware of Any Threats Before Fatal Shooting

Chad Mauli

Young Dolph’s murder is under investigation, but a new report may shed more light into his mind state in the days leading up to his death. According to TMZ, the rapper returned to Memphis and was unaware of any ongoing beef or recent threats to his life. Sources close to Dolph say he was excited to be back in his hometown, and had planned a week full of charity events for his community including his annual Thanksgiving turkey drive. He apparently felt safe enough to move around his city without…

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Watch The Trailer For Hbo’s Dmx Documentary
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Watch The Trailer For HBO’s DMX Documentary

Chad Mauli

DMX takes the spotlight in HBO’s new documentary, Don’t Try to Understand. Directed by Chris Frierson, the film follows a year in the life of the rap legend as he worked to rebuild his career after his release from prison for tax evasion in January 2019. In the first trailer, Earl Simmons is seen navigating business meetings, a tour, and family life, with never-before-seen footage and conversations with DMX and those closest to him. “My goal is to be an inspiration to someone that I don’t know,” says X, who…

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Saweetie Drops New Single ‘Icy Chain’
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Saweetie Drops New Single ‘Icy Chain’

Chad Mauli

Icy Season is here. Ahead of her “SNL” debut tomorrow, Saweetie drops her new single “Icy Chain.” On the bossy anthem, which clocks in under two minutes, the ICY GRL shows no lack of confidence. “I think I know why they mad at me / I’m pretty, I’m in every city, but won’t hit the club unless it’s a bag for me,” Saweetie boasts over the thumping bass line before the hook kicks in: “Twerk that ass for a icy chain.” A video has been shot for “Icy Chain,” which…

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Young Dolph’s Partner Mia Jaye Shares Touching Tribute Following Rapper’s Death
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Young Dolph’s Partner Mia Jaye Shares Touching Tribute Following Rapper’s Death

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Mia Jaye is mourning the death of Young Dolph. A day after the rapper was shot and killed in Memphis, Young Dolph’s longtime partner and father of her kids shared a touching tribute on Instagram Stories. “God give me strength… Adolph I love you with all my heart and soul,” she wrote before thanking Dolph’s supporters for their well wishes in the wake of the tragedy. “Thank you to everyone for all of your prayers, love, support, calls, messages… I may not see them all but when my eyes are…

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Young Dolph Shot And Killed In Memphis
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Young Dolph Shot And Killed in Memphis

Chad Mauli

Young Dolph is dead after a shooting in Memphis. Law enforcement sources tell FOX13 that the 36-year-old rapper was shot and killed on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting occurred at Makeda’s Butter Cookies. Dolph reportedly walked in the store to buy cookies when a vehicle pulled up and opened fire through a front window, striking the rapper. Video of the crime scene has surfaced on social media. Dolph’s camouflage Lamborghini can be seen in the parking lot of the Memphis strip mall. https://twitter.com/CeCeMonroeBadd/status/1461046704178970631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1461046704178970631%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F11%2F17%2Fyoung-dolph-shot-killed-memphis%2F https://twitter.com/JeremypierreFOX/status/1461049685976793094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1461049685976793094%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F11%2F17%2Fyoung-dolph-shot-killed-memphis%2F Bankroll Freddie appeared to confirm the report.…

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Watch French Montana’s L.A. Leakers Freestyle
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Watch French Montana’s L.A. Leakers Freestyle

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Before he drops his new album They Got Amnesia on Friday, French Montana is giving fans a reminder. During his visit to Power 106’s L.A. Leakers, he served up a “6-piece” freestyle over Mobb Deep’s “Back at You,” Drake’s “No Friends in the Industry,” LL Cool J’s “I Shot Ya” and “The Truth,” and a pair of Notorious B.I.G. cuts, “You’re Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You)” and “Long Kiss Goodnight.” He shouted out Quavo and Saweetie (“Word to Quavo / Every Saweetie had to tap in”) and Gucci Mane (“Back…

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Travis Scott, Drake Hit With $750 Million Astroworld Lawsuit
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Travis Scott, Drake Hit With $750 Million Astroworld Lawsuit

Chad Mauli

Travis Scott has been named in a $750 million lawsuit filed on behalf of 125 Astroworld victims, including Axel Acosta, who was killed at the Nov. 5 festival in Houston. The suit, filed by Buzbee Law Firm in Houston Civil Court on Tuesday, seeks damages for loss of mental and physical health and loss of human life, and lists Live Nation, Apple, Epic Records, and the Harris County Sports and Convention Corp. as defendants. Drake, who joined Travis on stage as a special guest during his set, is also named…

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Post Malone And The Weeknd Face Off In ‘One Right Now’ Video
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Post Malone And The Weeknd Face Off In ‘One Right Now’ Video

Chad Mauli

Post Malone and The Weeknd fight to the finish in the video for “One Right Now.” Directed by Tanu Muino (Cardi B, Lil Nas X), the dark and graphic clip finds the two superstars in a deadly shootout. The Weeknd kicks off the bloodbath before Posty pulls out his massive weapon and opens fire on his targets. After slaying their opponents, they come face to face in the final battle. “One Right Now” debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and has generated nearly 100 million streams in less…

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