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Jim Jones Calls Drake Fifth Member of Dipset Following Apollo Theater Shows
In a post shared on Instagram, Jim Jones referred to Drake as the fifth member of Dipset following their guest appearance at his two Apollo Theater shows. “Official 5th member of Dipset,” Jones wrote alongside a clip of Drizzy showing off his The Diplomats jacket backstage. “U did tht thnku bless up to the whole #OVO.”
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Watch Lil Baby Perform “California Breeze” on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Lil Baby refuses to lose momentum. After notching multiple wins throughout 2022, the ATL native returned this week to deliver a stellar performance on Saturday Night Live. The episode, hosted by Creed III star Michael B. Jordan, marked Baby’s first time as SNL’s musical guest, but it wasn’t the first time he’s graced the stage.
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Ice Spice Says She Was “Starstruck” When She Met Smiley at OVO Fest
Even stars can’t help but feel starstruck sometimes, and that includes Ice Spice. In a video “Ask Me Anything” interview with Elle, Ice Spice admitted to feeling starstruck when she ran into Toronto rapper Smiley during last year’s OVO Fest. “Shoutout Smiley, but I don’t know...
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2 Chainz Says He Found Late Father’s Hidden Cash Stash Thanks to Broken Pipe in House
2 Chainz says a burst pipe at his home resulted in the discovery of an apparent cash stash left behind by his late father. Indeed, as seen in a recent Instagram Stories update, workers found the collection of tightly rolled-up bills while carrying out repairs on the property. “Quick story,”...
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Eddie Murphy Recalls Getting Snowed in at Rick James’ Home While Recording “Party All the Time”
Eddie Murphy and Rick James’ 1985 song “Party All the Time” wasn’t only a hit, reaching the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, but also has an interesting origin story. Murphy shared the song’s backstory in a new episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Murphy...
The Troubled and Redeemed Life of Former Teen Idol Leif Garrett, Who's Now 61
According to journalist Lia Beck and Yahoo! Life, "In the 1970s, Leif Garrett came to fame as a teenage actor on shows including Three for the Road, Family, and The Odd Couple. From there, he launched a successful singing career—though it wasn't always his voice on those recordings—and was a fixture in Tiger Beat magazine and on the walls of his teen fans. But, in the years since Garrett was a teen idol, he has been through hard times, including drug addiction and legal problems. Now 60 years old, the actor has opened up about his struggles and his career in a memoir and in interviews."
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The Talented Mr. Drizzy: Every Hip-Hop Persona Drake Has Put On
Rap fans have been arguing over whether Drake’s propensity to pay homage is actually obsessive cosplay since he walked out on that Apollo stage dipped in Cam’ron’s fabled pink fur. Prior to his two nights at the historic Harlem venue, he revealed in his latest video that he purchased Pharrell’s N.E.R.D. chains. There’s also the time Drake purchased a microphone allegedly signed by Push, so this has been an ongoing hobby of his apparently. Someone on Twitter said he’s collecting rap artifacts like Infinity Stones. Whatever the case, he seems to be enjoying himself these days as he’s living out his dreams while sitting on top of the game. Here we’re gonna run down a list of instances he styled himself in iconic hip-hop attire and/or collected rap artifacts, and guess whether he’s paying homage, doing cosplay, or both.
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Lil Tjay Explains What 50 Cent Told Him After Surviving Seven Gunshots
Lil Tjay was shot seven times during an attempted robbery last year, and following his miraculous recovery he received some advice from 50 Cent. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Tjay revealed that after his condition stabilized he got a phone call from Fif, who was on a jet at the time. “Every artist needs pain or something to feed off of. This right here, you shake this shit off," Tjay recalled 50 telling him. "You got the length for greatness. You going to be bigger than ever.” Of course 50 Cent is no stranger to overcoming such injuries, as he was shot nine times in 2000 ahead of his breakthrough success with his debut album, 2003’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’. He noted that Diddy called him to show support, too.
Who Is Sukanya ‘Suki’ Krishnan, the ‘Sister Wives’ Season 17 Tell-All Host?
Following the aftermath of a shocking Season 17 of Sister Wives, the Brown family sat down for a one-on-one tell-all reunion with news anchor and journalist Sukanya “Suki” Krishnan. To say that fans were less than thrilled with the three-part tell-all and the hosting of Krishnan would be an understatement. Find out more about Krishnan, her journalist experiences, and what Sister Wives fans have to say about her hosting abilities below.
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Chrisean Rock Spotted at Bridal Shop, Reportedly Said She’s Getting Married This Week
Is Chrisean Rock getting hitched? It definitely looks that way. Just days after announcing her pregnancy with Blueface, the 22-year-old Baltimore native was spotted shopping for wedding dresses in Downtown Los Angeles. Video shared by TMZ and Hollywood Unlocked show Rock inside Anita’s Bridal Boutique while trying on a gown.
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Premiere: Electronic Producer kiskadee Looks Forward To The Warmer Months With “Hypna”
London-based producer kiskadee, aka Jack Chown, is gearing up for a new EP, and judging by its first single, “Hypna”, it sounds as if it’ll be landing at exactly the right time of year. There’s a driving, danceable energy pushing it forward (a hint at some more...
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Lil Yachty Shares New Album ‘Let’s Start Here’
Lil Yachty’s first new studio album in three years has arrived. The release of Let’s Start Here was preceded by the rollout of a suspenseful skit in which the artist was depicted strolling into a facility deemed “the Department of Mental Tranquility.”. Stream Let’s Start Here below...
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Vic Mensa Releases New Song “Strawberry Louis Vuitton” f/ Thundercat and Maeta
Vic Mensa has dropped a smooth new track entitled “Strawberry Louis Vuitton,” which features Thundercat and Maeta. To accompany the release, the Chicago rapper shared an action-packed visual—viewable here—which sees him parachute out of a plane while playing guitar. Shot on video with a scuzzy aesthetic, it pairs well with the throwback indie sound of the song itself, which sees him blend his exploration of more rock-oriented sounds with hip-hop.
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Tommy B Holds It Down For Grime On Debut Album ‘Spiritual Hooligan’
A lot has changed since Tommy B first started making a name for himself on the radio circuit in the mid-2010s. Back then, he was the up-and-comer standing tall next to AJ Tracey, Mez and Big Zuu, and in the subsequent years, he’s grown considerably as a grime artist, making a name for himself both on radio and in clashes.
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Best New Canadian Tracks This Week: Daniel Caesar, Izzy-S, Haviah Mighty, Duvy
It’s hard to keep up with new tracks every week. With a bevy of songs being released every day, we made a list highlighting new tracks from Canadian artists. Daniel Caesar’s first offering since his 2022 loosie “Please Do Not Lean” is a groovy affair loaded with the Toronto singer’s insecurities and mental torments about finding love again.
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Central Cee Among Several UK Rappers Set to Perform at Veld Music Festival
Central Cee is leading the charge among UK rappers set to perform at this year’s Veld Music Festival scheduled for Aug. 4-6 at Downsview Park in Toronto. The other British rappers appearing on the billing include Aitch, K-Trap, Krept & Konan, Lancey Foux, and Unknown T, who collaborated with Toronto rapper Northsidebenji on “One In The Chamber.”
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Cordae Says He Has a Project Worth of Songs with Anderson .Paak Produced by J. Cole
Cordae says he recorded an EP’s worth of songs with Anderson .Paak, all of which were produced by J. Cole. Cordae sat down with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 to talk about his new track with the Silk Sonic crooner “Two Tens,” which he said is just one of 180 songs that he recorded last year.
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Damar Hamlin Speaks on Camera to Thank Fans and First Responders Amid ‘Clone’ Conspiracy Theories
Damar Hamlin shared a video Saturday, thanking everyone who has supported him throughout his recovery process. The post came less than a month after the Buffalo Bills safety suffered cardiac arrest during a matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. The video also marked Hamlin’s first time speaking on camera since the in-game collapse.
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AI Generator Can Turn Any Subject Into a Drake-Like Song
Can’t wait for the next Drake track to drop? This website may scratch that itch. Drayk.it is an aptly named music generator that can turn any subject into a Drizzy-inspired record. Users simply go to the site, type in a song idea, and wait about a minute for GPT-3 to create a track. If you’re having trouble coming up with a prompt, just click on the dice on the lower right corner, and the AI technology will select a topic at random.
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