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Eminem Celebrates 1 Billion Streams of ‘Lose Yourself’ on Spotify

Chad Mauli Feb 25, 2021

Eminem is marking a major milestone. Back in October, the rapper’s 8 Mile single “Lose Yourself” hit 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the first hip-hop song from the 2000s to cross the threshold. On Wednesday (Feb. 24), Marshall Mathers celebrated his latest achievement in a video shared across his social media channels. “You can do anything you set your mind to, man… #LoseYourself is over 1 billion on @Spotify,” Em tweeted along with a video highlighting “Lose Yourself’s” other accomplishments. You can do anything you set your mind to,…

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Quavo to Pick Up Bobby Shmurda From Prison

Chad Mauli Feb 23, 2021

In less than 24 hours, Bobby Shmurda is expected to be released from prison, and Quavo will be there to welcome him home. The Migos rapper tells Billboard that he will pick up the Brooklyn MC when he steps out of New York’s Clinton Correctional Facility as soon as Tuesday (Feb. 23). “I’m going to get my guy,” said Quavo. “I’m personally gonna go pick up Bobby Shmurda. I’m bout to go get him. I’m gonna let him show you how I’m gonna pick him up, yessir.” Quavo anticipates a…

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Dr. Dre Raps About Divorce and Brain Aneurysm on New Song

Chad Mauli Feb 23, 2021

Dr. Dre is letting his music speak. The hip-hop legend has been back in the studio working on new music including a forthcoming collaboration with KXNG Crooked. Aftermath producer DJ Silk took to Instagram Live to preview a snippet of the recently-recorded track, which finds Dre rapping about his highly-publicized divorce from estranged wife Nicole Young and hospitalization for a brain aneurysm. “Trying to kill me with them lies and that perjury,” raps the 56-year-old Dre. “I see you tryna f**k me while I’m in surgery / And ICU, deathbed…

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Eve to Star in ABC Hip-Hop Drama ‘Queens’

Chad Mauli Feb 21, 2021

Eve is headed back to television. The rapper has landed a starring role in the ABC hip-hop drama “Queens.” According to Deadline, the hour-long pilot centers around four estranged and out-of-touch women in their 40s who reunite for a chance to recapture the fame and swagger they had as the Nasty Bitches, a ’90s group that made them hip-hop legends. Eve’s character Brianna was Professor Sex, one of four members of the Nasty Bitches, who rapped about money, sex, and their glamorous lifestyle. Twenty years later, Brianna is a proud…

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Report: Kanye West Believes His Presidential Run Cost Him His Marriage

Chad Mauli Feb 21, 2021

Kanye West’s ill-fated presidential run may have cost him his marriage to Kim Kardashian. On Friday (Feb. 19), the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star filed for divorce from the rapper after nearly seven years of marriage. In the wake of the announcement, Kanye has been “texting people” and “talking things through,” a source tells PEOPLE. “He’s in that place of ‘if only,'” says the source. “‘If only I had done this, if only I hadn’t done that.’ He’s processing things.” “He thinks that the presidential run was the straw…

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Tory Lanez and Chris Brown Team Up on ‘F.E.E.L.S.’

Chad Mauli Feb 19, 2021

Tory Lanez and Chris Brown are back with another one. After teasing the track earlier in the week, the R&B duo reunites on their latest collaboration “F.E.E.L.S.” On the seductive jam, Tory and Breezy take it nice and slow as they cater to the ladies. The pair previously collaborated on songs like “FlEXiBle” and “The Take,” and even teased a joint project. “F.E.E.L.S.” is slated to appear on Tory’s upcoming R&B capsule Playboy. Earlier this month, he dropped a video for “Big Tipper” with Lil Wayne and Melii off his…

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Meek Mill Responds to Backlash Over Kobe Bryant ‘Chopper’ Lyric

Chad Mauli Feb 19, 2021

Meek Mill is under fire over the lyrics to his new song. On his leaked collaboration with Lil Baby, the Dream Chasers rapper references the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and several others in January 2020. “Yeah, and if I ever lack, I’m goin’ out with my chopper, it be another Kobe,” Meek raps on the track, which is reportedly titled “Don’t Worry (RIP Kobe).” “I’m going out with my chopper, it be another Kobe” - Meek Mill pic.twitter.com/VfzoFIRVo6— Ball Fade➐ (@ballfade_) February 18, 2021 But social media…

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Cardi B Celebrates After ‘Up’ Debuts at No. 2

Chad Mauli Feb 17, 2021

Cardi B scores her ninth top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week as “Up” debuts at No. 2. The single, which was released Feb. 5, was the most-streamed (31.2 million streams) and top-selling song of the week (37,000 digital and physical singles sold). According to Billboard, the Bronx rapper now has nine top 10 hits including four No. 1s–“WAP” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, “Girls Like You” with Maroon 5, “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J Balvin, and her 2017 debut “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves).” “Up” is…

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Tory Lanez Previews Chris Brown Collaboration ‘F.E.E.L.S.’

Chad Mauli Feb 17, 2021

Tory Lanez and Chris Brown are bringing the “F.E.E.L.S.” After announcing their collaboration last month, Tory Lanez has shared a teaser of his forthcoming single featuring Chris. The seductive R&B jam is set to drop Friday (Feb. 19) along with a possible video. “THIS IS MY NEW SINGLE !!!!!!!! TORY x @ChrisBrownOfficial …. #FEELS ….. THIS FRIDAY !!!” Tory announced on Instagram. “I MIGHT DROP THE VISUALS WITH THIS TOO ….. If I should drop the visuals COMMENT ‘?’ Under THIS POST !!!!” View this post on Instagram A post…

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Offset Surprises Cardi B with Valentine’s Day Vacation

Chad Mauli Feb 15, 2021

Offset is taking Cardi B to paradise. In honor of Valentine’s Day, the superstar couple hopped on a private jet with their daughter Kulture and escaped to a tropical island destination. Once there, Cardi entered their private villa to find that Offset had planned a big surprise for his wife. The living room was decked out with heart-shaped balloons and red, pink, and white floral arrangements, while the bedroom was covered with rose petals in the shape of a heart and balloons that spelled out “LOVE.” “I don’t even know…

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Meek Mill and 6ix9ine Face Off in Heated Confrontation

Chad Mauli Feb 15, 2021

Meek Mill and 6ix9ine took their beef from social media to the streets. The rap rivals nearly came to blows on Sunday morning (Feb. 14) in Atlanta. Meek was getting in his car while leaving a nightclub when Tekashi appeared and a verbal altercation ensued. In the video, obtained by TMZ, both rappers and their security can be heard screaming at each other. Tekashi attempts to get in Meek’s face while filming the heated confrontation on his phone. “You a pussy ni**a,” he tells Meek. “And you with security!” The…

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Donald Glover and Phoebe Waller-Bridge Team Up for ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Series

Chad Mauli Feb 13, 2021

Donald Glover’s next project has been revealed. The “Atlanta” star is teaming up with Phoebe Waller-Bridge of “Fleabag” fame to create and star in a series based on the 2005 movie Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Glover took to his Instagram story on Friday to announce that the series is coming to Amazon Prime Video in 2022. The teaser clip, inspired by the #SilhouetteChallenge, opens with Glover dancing to 24kGoldn’s “Mood” before cutting to Phoebe Waller-Bridge in her bedroom as Doja Cat’s “Streets” begins to play. View this post on Instagram…

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Cardi B Reveals the Real Meaning Behind ‘Up’

Chad Mauli Feb 13, 2021

“If it’s up, then it’s stuck” has a whole new meaning. During her appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Thursday night (Feb. 11), Cardi B was asked about the lyrics to her latest hit. She explained that Offset says the phrase “a lot,” but it originated from Southern slang. “After the song came out, I thought it was like a Georgia thing. But then people is like, ‘No, we say that in New Orleans. We say that in Florida,'” she said. Cardi B went on reveal that…

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Lil Yachty Gives Kodak Black $50,000 Homecoming Gift

Chad Mauli Feb 11, 2021

Kodak Black has a friend in Lil Yachty. Fresh off his presidential pardon, Kodak received a generous welcome home gift from his “Make a Hit” collaborator. Yachty shared footage of himself presenting Kodak with what appears to be $50,000 in cash at a gas station. “I got something for you, brother,” Yachty says before handing Kodak a big stack of cash. “That’s that welcome home gift. A good 50-piece for him.” A grateful Kodak hugs Yachty and thanks him. “You know I appreciate it,” he responds before placing the money…

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Lil Uzi Vert Says JAY-Z Compared Him to Prince

Chad Mauli Feb 11, 2021

Lil Uzi Vert is feeling like Prince. After embedding a pink diamond in his forehead, the rapper has given himself a new name inspired by music royalty. JAY-Z and Roc Nation Sports president Juan “OG” Perez told Uzi that he reminded them of the late “Purple Rain” icon. So Uzi decided to call himself Lil Prince. “OG and Hov said I’m Like Prince ..so I’m Lil Prince now,” he told his 8 million Twitter followers. OG and Hov said I’m Like Prince ..so I’m Lil Prince now ☔️?— Uzi London…

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DMX Readies New Album Featuring Pop Smoke Collaboration

Chad Mauli Feb 9, 2021

DMX is back in album mode. The Yonkers rap icon is readying his first album in nearly nine years. During an interview with N.O.R.E. for an upcoming episode of his “Drink Champs” podcast, X confirmed that the project will feature “a couple” rappers from the new generation including Pop Smoke. “That’s what type of new I’m doing,” said DMX, who never met the late Brooklyn rapper, but acknowledged their similarities. “The growl and everything, I guess it was just a coincidence.” N.O.R.E. joked that Pop Smoke is what you would…

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Bow Wow Announces Plans to Join WWE

Chad Mauli Feb 9, 2021

Bow Wow is trading in music for a career in wrestling. The hip-hop star has announced plans to join World Wrestling Entertainment after retiring from rap. Taking to Twitter on Monday (Feb. 8), Bow Wow said it’s been a lifelong dream of his to wrestle in WWE. “Now i know this might sound crazy… BUT… after i drop my last album. I will focus on tv and film. And joining the @WWE its been a life long childhood dream to wrestle in the WWE!!!!” he tweeted. The 33-year-old is already…

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Kodak Black Returns with New Song ‘Every Balmain’

Chad Mauli Feb 7, 2021

Just in time for Super Bowl weekend, Kodak Black is back with his new song “Every Balmain.” On his second post-prison drop, the pardoned MC raps about the new Pomeranian puppy he bought his girlfriend, his love for Balmain (“I got every Balmain top”), and shouts out Tom Brady, while reflecting on post-prison life. “Feel like the feds be watchin’ me everywhere I go, I’m paranoid / Still keep a .9 millimeter on me,” he raps before making it clear that he’s no snitch: “The police be asking ’bout murders…

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Diddy Sues Sean John for $25 Million for Stealing His Image

Chad Mauli Feb 7, 2021

Diddy is taking Sean John to court. The hip-hop mogul has filed a $25 million lawsuit against the fashion brand he founded, along with the company’s owner GBG USA. According to AllHipHop, Sean John launched a new women’s clothing line with retailer Missguided and illegally used Diddy’s image, likeness, and persona without his permission. Diddy sold Sean John to Global Brands Group in 2016. In the lawsuit, which was filed in Manhattan on Thursday (Feb. 4), he claims Sean John, Missguided, and GBG fabricated quotes to make it seem as…

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Cardi B Returns With New Single ‘Up’

Chad Mauli Feb 5, 2021

Cardi B is back. After topping the charts with her record-breaking hit “WAP” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, the Bronx bombshell delivers the highly-anticipated follow-up, “Up.” “Big bag bussin’ out the Bentley Bentayga / Man, Balenciaga Bardi back and all these bitches fu**ed,” raps Cardi before delivering the catchy hook: “If it’s up, then it’s up, then it’s up, then it’s stuck.” During a livestream before the video’s premiere, Cardi revealed the inspiration behind her new single. “I wanted a more hood song. I feel like my last song was too…