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Kodak Black Claims Megan Thee Stallion ‘Made A Whole Career’ Off His Catchphrase

Chad Mauli Mar 17, 2021

Kodak Black is once again trying to take credit for Megan Thee Stallion’s success. The embattled rapper is stirring more controversy after insinuating that Megan owes him for making a “whole career” off the catchphrase “drive the boat,” which he claims he invented. Taking to Twitter, Kodak fired subliminal shots at the Grammy-winning rapper. “Make a whole career off of taking one Lil piece of my shit & I B Coming For My Money,” he tweeted. https://twitter.com/KodakBlack1k/status/1371654285520420865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1371654285520420865%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F03%2F16%2Fkodak-black-takes-credit-megan-thee-stallion-career%2F Kodak has previously claimed he was the first to use the catchphrase, which…

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Drake Says He Wouldn’t be Here Without Bow Wow

Chad Mauli Mar 17, 2021

Drake celebrated his historic chart achievement with Bow Wow. After debuting three songs atop the Billboard Hot 100, Drizzy marked the occasion by partying with friends including Bow Wow at a private dinner in his honor at Mastro’s in Houston on Monday (March 15). Taking to Instagram, Champagne Papi shared a video of him and Shad Moss toasting to his chart feat. “I didn’t know how else to bring in 1, 2, 3. I had to link with Wizzle,” he said. “Everybody wants to have drinks and everybody wants to…

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Playboi Carti Opens Up About His Sexuality

Chad Mauli Mar 15, 2021

Playboi Carti refuses to be labeled. The Whole Lotta Red rapper had a whole lot to say about freedom of expression including his sexuality in a cover story for Highsnobiety. “If the world’s going right. I’m gonna go left. If your cross is straight, then I’m gonna put my shit upside down. If you hate cigarettes, then I’m gonna smoke as many as I can,” said the rebellious rapper. Carti continued to celebrate his individuality, while addressing rumors surrounding his sexual orientation. “I’m anti-everything. I’m not going out my way…

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Big Sean to Release ‘Detroit’ Mixtape on All Streaming Services

Chad Mauli Mar 15, 2021

Big Sean is bringing Detroit back. In honor of the Detroit holiday 313 Day, Big Sean has announced that his original mixtape is coming to all streaming services for the first time. Taking to Twitter, the Grammy-nominated rapper said the re-mixed and mastered project will arrive sometime in April. “Next month the Detroit mixtape will be on all streaming services, re-mixed and mastered properly, finally! Happy 313 day tho,” he tweeted. https://twitter.com/BigSean/status/1370934082587095043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1370934082587095043%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F03%2F14%2Fbig-sean-detroit-mixtape-streaming-services%2F Sean’s critically-acclaimed Detroit mixtape, a love letter to his hometown, was released on Sept. 5, 2012 and featured…

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Jazmine Sullivan Debut’s ‘Pick Up Your Feelings’ Video

Chad Mauli Mar 13, 2021

New phone, who is this? Jazmine Sullivan heads into the weekend with the retro video for “Pick Up Your Feelings.” Looking glamorous in a feathery white outfit, the Philly songstress takes the stage at a lounge with her band, including Adam Blackstone, performing to an empty house except for her love interest. He eventually approaches the stage while smoking a cigar as Jazmine delivers a rousing performance. “Boy you had your fun / But I had enough / Now I’m really done / I deserve so much more than you…

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Rihanna Looking to Launch Fenty Hair

Chad Mauli Mar 13, 2021

That Rihanna reign just won’t let up. After foraying into lingerie, makeup, and skincare, the business mogul is looking to expand her beauty empire to include Fenty Hair. On March 3, Rihanna’s company, Roraj Trade LLC, filed a trademark application for “Fenty Hair.” According to documents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the prospective line could include shampoo, hair relaxing, straightening, lotions, bleach and color products, and hair glitter. The Fenty Hair trademark is in its early stages of approval so a launch may still be a ways…

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Chris Brown And Romeo Miller to Face Off in 1-On-1 Basketball Game

Chad Mauli Mar 11, 2021

Chris Brown’s basketball skills are about to be put to the test once again. After boasting about his game, the R&B superstar is ready to take on Romeo Miller in a 1-on-1 basketball game. While on Fox Soul’s “The Mix,” Romeo announced that Breezy had agreed to a matchup. “Chris already hit me. He hit me in the DM. He’s like, ‘Man, let’s go get this money, baby,'” said Romeo, who shared the DMs he received from Chris. Romeo went on to praise other rappers/ballers including Quavo, The Game, and…

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Beyoncé Shows Support for Meghan Markle After Oprah Interview

Chad Mauli Mar 11, 2021

Beyoncé is standing by Meghan Markle. Two days after the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey on Sunday, the singer shared a message of support for Markle on the homepage of her website, Beyonce.com. “Thank you Meghan for your courage and leadership,” wrote Bey alongside a photo of the two at the European premiere of The Lion King. “We are all strengthened and inspired by you.” https://twitter.com/BeyLegion/status/1369458231483990018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1369458231483990018%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rap-up.com%2F2021%2F03%2F10%2Fbeyonce-support-meghan-markle-oprah-interview%2F During the bombshell interview, Markle revealed that she faced racism from both the palace and the U.K. press.…

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Lil Baby And Lil Durk Tease Joint Mixtape

Chad Mauli Mar 9, 2021

Lil Baby and Lil Durk are up to something. Two of the biggest names in hip-hop are joining forces for a joint project. Baby took to Instagram on Monday to share the announcement alongside a photo of him and Durk from NBA All-Star Weekend. “Aye y’all tell @LilDurk let’s drop the tape fucc,” wrote the “On Me” rapper. Durk said that he would release the project, possibly titled The Voice x The Hero, if he received 100,000 comments on his IG post. “100k comments me and @lilbaby gone drop our…

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Kanye West’s Ex-Bodyguard Working on ‘Explosive’ Documentary

Chad Mauli Mar 9, 2021

An “explosive” documentary about Kanye West is in the works. The rapper’s former bodyguard Steve Stanulis says he’s developing a project, described as a “real-life ’48 Hours,'” based on his untold experiences with West. “Two studios approached me,” Stanulis told Page Six. “They see this as a ’48 Hours’ for real or a Lethal Weapon for real. It comes from my mouth, I worked with two separate times.” Stanulis, a former NYPD officer and Chippendales dancer who worked with West in 2016, was around during his infamous “Saturday Night Live”…

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Bruno Mars Addresses Cultural Appropriation Accusations

Chad Mauli Mar 7, 2021

Bruno Mars is responding after being accused of cultural appropriation. Back in March 2018, the Grammy-winning singer’s name began trending on Twitter after a video circulated in which the host argued that Mars is “100 percent a cultural appropriator” who “plays up his racial ambiguity to…cross genres.” The widespread criticism resulted in a debate about race, colorism, and appropriation. But Bruno has never addressed the controversy until now. While promoting his new band Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak on “The Breakfast Club” on Friday (March 5), he confronted the claims…

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Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Young Fan Who Died of Brain Cancer

Chad Mauli Mar 7, 2021

Beyoncé is paying tribute to one of her biggest fans in the wake of her death. Lyric Chanel died Friday (March 5) after a two-year battle with brain cancer and anaplastic ependymoma. The 13-year-old Houston native had become an Instagram sensation, inspiring her over 600,000 followers and celebrity fans including Cardi B and Beyoncé. Lyric and her family had documented her fight with cancer on social media, while celebrating her strength, resilience, and optimism. In November, she underwent surgery to remove a tumor, which grew back and spread to various…

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Drake Returns with ‘Scary Hours 2’

Chad Mauli Mar 5, 2021

The Boy is back. After much anticipation, Drake returns with his first new music in seven months. Scary Hours 2, a sequel to his 2018 two-pack, features a trio of tracks from October’s Very Own—”What’s Next,” “Wants and Needs” with Lil Baby, and “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” featuring Rick Ross. He also debuted a video for one of the three tracks, “What’s Next.” In the Theo Skudra-directed clip, Drizzy speeds off in a Mercedes on the snowy runway before taking over CF Toronto Eaton Centre. He visits an aquarium, rides the…

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Stream Tory Lanez’s R&B Project ‘Playboy’

Chad Mauli Mar 5, 2021

Tory Lanez gets in his feelings on his latest project Playboy. The Toronto rapper-singer showcases his R&B side on his latest capsule collection, inspired by a breakup that left him vulnerable. The 12 tracks don’t feature any collaborations aside from the lead single “F.E.E.L.S.” featuring Chris Brown. “Emotionally, I was able to flow creatively. Some of my best creations come out when I’m vulnerable,” he explained. “This is me being as honest as I can be on a record. For the first time in a long time, I was writing…

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Jhené Aiko to Host Grammys Premiere Ceremony

Chad Mauli Mar 3, 2021

Jhené Aiko is adding host to her résumé. The singer will host the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony prior to the 63rd annual telecast on Sunday, March 14, at noon PT. The show, which will be streamed live via Grammy.com, will feature performances by current Grammy nominees including Burna Boy, Rufus Wainwright, Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, and Poppy. The event will kick off with a tribute performance honoring the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s classic “Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)” featuring an ensemble performance from Afro-Peruvian…

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Will Smith Says He Would ‘Consider’ Running for Political Office

Chad Mauli Mar 3, 2021

Will Smith may have a future in politics. The 52-year-old actor reveals that he still has aspirations to one day run for office. While appearing on Crooked Media’s “Pod Save America” podcast, Smith was asked whether he would consider throwing his hat into the political arena. “I think for now I’ll let that office get cleaned up a little bit and then I’ll consider that at some point down the line,” he said. “I absolutely have an opinion, I’m optimistic, I’m hopeful, I believe in understanding between people and I…

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The Game Shoots His Shot with LeToya Luckett

Chad Mauli Mar 1, 2021

The Game is taking a shot at love with LeToya Luckett. While the ladies were swooning over D’Angelo during Saturday night’s Verzuz, the Compton rapper was thirsting over the former Destiny’s Child singer. Game popped up in the group chat during the livestream to let LeToya know just how he feels. “@letoyaluckett heard your single & your song on…. ?,” he wrote. The Game shooting his shot at Letoya Luckett during #VERZUZ in the comments is hilarious...Let her live in peace... pic.twitter.com/6YwiLzQaxs— Nicole Tinson (@Nikki_T) February 28, 2021 LeToya Luckett…

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Lawyer Seeks Criminal Investigation Into T.I. and Tiny Sexual Abuse Allegations

Chad Mauli Mar 1, 2021

T.I. and Tiny could be facing a criminal investigation following allegations of sexual abuse and assault. According to The New York Times, a lawyer has approached local authorities seeking criminal inquiries on behalf of 11 people who claim they were victimized by the couple. Four women have accused the rapper and his wife of drugging and sexually assaulting them, including two instances of rape that allegedly occurred in Georgia and California, according to letters sent by the lawyer, Tyrone A. Blackburn. Blackburn says the “eerily similar” experiences started in 2005…

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Jhené Aiko Drops New Song ‘Lead the Way’

Chad Mauli Feb 27, 2021

Jhené Aiko lends her voice to the soundtrack to Raya and the Last Dragon. “Lead the Way” was written by Jhené and Oscar-nominated composer James Newton-Howard, and appears in the end credits to Disney’s upcoming animated film. With its uplifting message, Jhené delivers a magical theme song to accompany the epic adventure. Jhené Aiko, who considers herself a “Disney kid,” jumped at the opportunity. “The number one thing have I heard dragon, and I love dragons. I have a big dragon tattoo on my back. I was born in ’88,…

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6ix9ine Takes Shots at Cardi B

Chad Mauli Feb 25, 2021

6ix9ine is back to trolling and no one is safe. Just days after reigniting his beef with Meek Mill and Lil Durk, the controversial rapper is coming for Cardi B. In an Instagram Story posted Wednesday (Feb. 24), Tekashi took a thinly-veiled shot at the “Up” rapper. “If I took women to hotels, drugged them, and then robbed them, would I be canceled?” he asked his followers, while prompting them to respond “yes” or “no” via a poll. His comments are a reference to Cardi’s confession from March 2019, where…