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Lil Baby Previews New Music After Announcing ‘One Hell Of A Week’

Natalia Privalova Sep 22, 2020

The Atlanta native made the declaration on Twitter on Sunday night (September 20), before previewing a new song on Instagram on Tuesday (September 22). He’s been teasing fans with additional unreleased music frequently as of late as well, so it’s possible he’s gearing up for a new drop of some sort. https://twitter.com/lilbaby4PF/status/1307808049348960256?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcqW-gjjzD/ Earlier this month, Lil Baby became the first artist to go 2x platinum in 2020 thanks to his last studio album, My Turn. Released in February with a deluxe following in April, the effortb ecame both the…

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50 Cent’s ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Renewed for Second Season

Hulda Hicks Sep 22, 2020

Fresh off its record-breaking premiere, “Power Book II: Ghost” is coming back for another season. Starz has ordered a second season of the “Power” spinoff series from executive producers Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Courtney A. Kemp, reports Deadline. The Sept. 6 premiere was the most-watched new series in the network’s history with 7.5 million multiplatform views in its debut week. “The success of ‘Ghost’ right out of the gate is a tribute to the quality of Courtney’s storytelling, the strength of the ‘Power’ franchise and the loyalty of our…

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CeeLo Green Blasts Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, & Megan Thee Stallion for ‘Shameless’ Music

Natalia Privalova Aug 12, 2020

CeeLo Green is putting some of rap’s leading ladies on blast. While reflecting on his love for old pop music in an interview with Far Out magazine, the soul crooner voiced his disapproval over the “shameless” and “desperate” content in music today and questioned the morality of female rappers including Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Megan Thee Stallion. “A lot of music today is very unfortunate and disappointing on a personal and moral level,” he said. “There was once a time when we were savvy enough to code certain things.…

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R. Kelly ‘Likely Diabetic’ With High Risk of COVID-19 Complications, Says Attorney

Natalia Privalova May 3, 2020

R. Kelly is "likely diabetic," which puts him at a high risk of serious complications if he contracts COVID-19, according legal documents filed by the singer’s attorney on Friday (May 1). In them, attorney Steven Greenberg demands for the third time that Kelly be released from prison. Eleven days prior, the judge overseeing the case denied the singer's second request to be released from custody while awaiting trial. Greenberg says Kelly just learned that he tested "1/10 of one point below diabetic, at the very top of the high risk…

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50 Cent Reacts to Street Murals Portraying Him as Taylor Swift, Donald Trump & Others

Natalia Privalova May 3, 2020

50 Cent has unwillingly become the muse for an Australian street artist who has reimagined the hip-hop mogul in outdoor murals as Taylor Swift, Donald Trump, Post Malone and others. In recent weeks, murals of 50 Cent's morphed face have been popping up on random buildings in Australia. The artwork is attributed to anonymous Melbourne-based graffitist Lushsux, who has drawn comparisons to Banksy. One painting, titled "The 45 Fif President," depicts 50 Cent as President Trump. Another piece, named "Swifty Cent...Smash or Pass," portrays the rapper as pop star Swift.…

Sgt Denoh Grear: The Hip-Hop Soldier

Wimana May 3, 2020

Out of every time period in our history, signature voices have emerged that encapsulate the energy of the age. Poised as the harbinger of a new hip-hop era in 2020, Sgt. Denoh Grear is that voice, giving us a deep glimpse into the psyche of a creative mind born out of conflict. Juxtaposed against the backdrop of chaos and death, this free spirit was birthed into the world on a middle eastern battlefield, his mother from Sierra Leon and father from war-torn Liberia. At the first draw of his breath,…

YB Linkz: He Got What You Need

Marty McFly May 3, 2020

Hip-Hop music first planted its roots over 40 years ago and has been branching off ever since. With each passing decade, it seems each generation brings something new to the table. In the beginning, it was all about who can control the crowd better. The legendary artist Rakim said it best on "Eric B. for President" when he stated, being an MC means to Move the Crowd. Of course, the legend took it a step further by showing the world how well-crafted lyrics and intricate rhyme patterns are also fundamental…

Singer, songwriter, producer. Anaimane does it all!

Wimana May 3, 2020

Talent is a gift. For some, it comes naturally. Others work hard to mold it. Anaimane, is in the former. Born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco, Anaimane was at the time unaware of the large shoes she would grow to fill in years to come. Many prodigies come from a family of musical talent, and for Anaimane, this was the foundation of her rise to stardom. Studied in the art of music theory and classical piano, Anaimane came off the starting point running by educating herself on core principles of…

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Little Simz, Grey Area album review: Rapper is light years ahead on new record with her dextrous flow and superb wordplay

Natalia Privalova Feb 20, 2020

“I disregarded all opinions and continued my mission/Unapologetically I be bossin’ it, getting better with age/Got it back never lost it,” north London rapper Little Simz spits on “Boss”, one of the standouts from her new album Grey Area. The 25-year-old born Simbi Ajikawo is one of the most talented and prolific pioneers of UK rap, but also one of the most underrated. “The silence around her is deafening,” one article in Noisey observed back in 2016. With praise from Kendrick Lamar, five EPs released by the time she was…

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Eminem Just Scored His Third Billion-View Video on YouTube

Natalia Privalova Feb 19, 2020

Eminem made history by joining the billion-view club on YouTube for the third time in his career thanks to 2013's "Rap God." The Marshall Mathers LP 2 single eclipsed the mark earlier in February. "Rap God" joins the videos for his Rihanna-assisted hit "Love the Way You Lie" and "Not Afraid" to cross the benchmark. The elite fraternity only includes three rappers, as Lil Pump's "Gucci Gang" and Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again" are the only other hip-hop songs to collect the accolade. The DVLP-produced hit was nominated for best…

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Rapper Pop Smoke Dead After Home Invasion

Natalia Privalova Feb 19, 2020

Pop Smoke, a Brooklyn-raised rapper who rose to fame with hit songs like “Dior” and “Welcome to the Party,” was killed early Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, his record label said, in what the police described as a home invasion. The rapper, whose real name is Bashar Jackson, was confirmed dead by the label, Republic Records. He was 20. “We are devastated by the unexpected and tragic loss of Pop Smoke,” the company said in a statement. “Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans, as…

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50 Cent Gives Son a Private Toys ‘R’ Us Shopping Spree for Christmas

Natalia Privalova Dec 25, 2019

The holidays had an early arrival for Sire Jackson, 50 Cent's son with Daphne Joy, when his dad rented out a one of the only Toys "R" Us locations in the U.S. just for him. Earlier this month, he'd asked 50 Cent for the "whole store" for Christmas -- and his wish apparently came true. "When I asked my Dad for the 'WHOLE Toys R Us Store' for Christmas I didn’t think he would actually do it, but he did," read a caption on the 7-year-old's Instagram page on Saturday…

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Beyonce Stuns in Alluring Cat-Inspired, Leopard-Print Look: See the Photos

Natalia Privalova Dec 25, 2019

Amidst all the talk about Cats this weekend, Beyoncé is reminding us all that she can flawlessly pull off a feline-inspired look. The singer shared a series of stylish photos of herself on Instagram Sunday (Dec. 22) with no caption or context, but with plenty of "cattitude." Beyoncé posed in a knee-length, strapless, leopard-print dress, accessorized with matching gloves, heels and a pair of cat-eye sunglasses. Read More How Watching Old Beyonce Interviews Helps Cheer Megan Thee Stallion Up No word on whether Beyoncé -- who voiced one very famous…

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Kanye West, EMI Back in Court After Failing to Finalize Settlement

Natalia Privalova Dec 25, 2019

The legal dispute between Kanye West and EMI may again become live thanks to a failure to finalize the terms of a settlement agreement. On Monday (Dec. 23), the music publisher asked a federal judge in New York to re-open a case. West began the year by seeking his contractual freedom by turning to California's statute limiting personal services contracts to no more than seven years. The hip-hop star alleges that when his 2003 deal is combined with extensions, that adds up to a lack of freedom and is void…

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Cardi B Shares Every Moment of Her First Wild Night in Nigeria

Natalia Privalova Dec 9, 2019

Cardi B attends the Swisher Sweets Awards Cardi B With The 2019 "Spark Award" at The London West Hollywood on April 12, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. Cardi B is having a pretty wild time on her first trip to Africa. On Friday (Dec. 6), the rapper documented her first day in Nigeria on Instagram -- and it's definitely one that she won't soon forget. Cardi's IG Story begins with a 4 a.m. clip of her driving along a street filled with beautiful lights, then cuts to a rowdy strip…

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Rapper Juice WRLD is dead at 21

Natalia Privalova Dec 9, 2019

Rapper and singer Juice WRLD has died in Chicago, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said Sunday.Juice, who was born Jarad Anthony Higgins, turned 21 on December 2.The rapper suffered a medical emergency shortly after arriving at Chicago's Midway International Airport. The rapper died shortly after at a nearby hospital, according to police."There were no signs of foul play and all individuals aboard the aircraft are cooperating with CPD and have given all of their information," Guglielmi said. Police are waiting for the medical examiner to determine cause and manner…

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Twitter Is Tripping On Kanye West’s “Chick-Fil-A” Lyric From “Closed On Sunday”

Natalia Privalova Oct 27, 2019

Twitter – Most people are well aware Kanye West supports Donald Trump, but a line from the Jesus Is King cut “Closed On Sunday” really has people scratching their heads. Twitter has come out in droves to dissect Ye’s ninth studio album and the lyric, “Closed on Sunday, you my Chick-fil-A/You’re my number one, with the lemonade” has exploded into memes and GIFs online. The fast food chain, which has come under fire in recent years for its opposition to the LGBTQ community, is closed every Sunday to honor founder…

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How Future Rewrote Rap in His Own Image

Natalia Privalova Oct 24, 2019

It isn’t hyperbole to claim that the rapper is one of the 2010s’ most essential artists. Narcotized, addled, and sometimes tender, Future has spent the past decade making whatever music he wants: trap ballads, twerk anthems, petty kiss-offs, trippy blues. His superpower is his ability to smear emotional states into odd collages, his protean voice ascending to the peaks of exuberance or plunging to the depths of misery. In a single moment, a Future song can pivot into the sublime, altering what came before it and everything after. Future is…

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Offset Gives Cardi B a ‘Titanic’ Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring For Her 27th Birthday: Watch

Natalia Privalova Oct 16, 2019

Offset and Cardi B attend Rihanna's 5th Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on Sept. 12, 2019 in New York City. Cardi B celebrated her 27th birthday in style Friday (Oct. 11) with a massive-sized diamond ring given to her by husband Offset. The hip-hop power couple shared photos and videos of Cardi nearly crying after laying her eyes on the heart-shaped ring, which the Migos rapper described as the "Titanic Diamond." "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY QUEEN U DESERVE EVERYTHING THAT COME YOUR WAY…

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Tyga Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal With Columbia Records

Natalia Privalova Oct 16, 2019

After playing the independent field for the last several years, Tyga is ready to get a "Taste" of what a major label feels like again. On Tuesday (Oct. 15), Columbia Records announced that the "Rack City" MC joined their roster after signing a multi-million dollar deal. Last year, Tyga had a strong comeback, courtesy of his hit single "Taste." The six-times platinum record zoomed into the top 10 of the Hot 100 and peaked at No. 8. Earlier this year, he released his new album Legendary via his Last Kings…