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It's been long established that Megan Thee Stallion is a full-fledged weeb. Just a couple days before releasing her third studio album Megan, out Friday, the Houston rapper took to Instagram to confirm some last-minute changes. She told the Hotties she was forced to re-record the project’s “Otaku Hot Girl” track, as she was trying to get clearance from a major anime studio. Megan didn’t reveal the name of the company or which series she was sampling, but said the audio would be instantly recognizable for fans.

Megan Thee Stallion Agreed to Re-Record Anime-Sampling Track Days Before Album Drop: 'I'm Grateful, I'm Not Complaining'

Megan also shoots down any such tea talk in the Megan cut "Where Them Girls At," rapping that the lack thereof inspires people to "make shit up." On "Figueroa," sequenced directly after "Rattle," another line has jumped out as a perceived Nicki diss, with Megan rapping that she’s a “brat, not a Barbie.”

Megan Thee Stallion Seemingly Fires Back at Nicki Minaj on New "Rattle" Track

In the run-up to the album, Yachty and Blake have thankfully suggested they intend to keep making music together in the future. A truly exceptional Friday is upon us all, as Lil Yachty and James Blake have rolled out their first-ever collaborative album, Bad Cameo. The two have spoken extensively...

Lil Yachty and James Blake Play to Each Other’s Strengths on New Collab Album 'Bad Cameo'

Words from the late Amy Winehouse proved to be a key source of inspiration for Lupe Fiasco in the development of his new album Samurai, out Friday. In an interview with Jaelani Williams for BET, Lupe spoke at length about the eight-song album, connecting its overarching narrative to a voicemail captured in the critically acclaimed 2015 documentary Amy, directed by Asif Kapadia. Per Lupe, the scene in question, which sees Winehouse making mention of Wu-Tang Clan while telling producer Salaam Remi about her then-recent batch of "battle raps" she had written, not only led to the new album's title track but also inspired other moments on his ninth studio release.

Lupe Fiasco on Imagining Amy Winehouse’s 'Battle Raps' for 'Samurai' Album: ‘What Would Those Raps Sound Like?'

Shaq's newly reissued third album, 'You Can’t Stop the Reign,' was originally released with a Nasless version of the song in 1996. Hip-hop heads have Shaquille O’Neal to thank for the long-awaited official release of Jay-Z and Nas’ first-ever collaboration, "No Love Lost." The track, a Nas-less...

Jay-Z and Nas' "No Love Lost" Collab Gets Long-Awaited Official Release Thanks to Shaq

A father was killed by a lightning strike at the New Jersey Shore on Sunday, June 23 while trying to warn other beachgoers of the incoming story. As reported by WABC, 59-year-old Patrick Dispoto was fatally struck by lightning as he attempted to warn children of the storm at the Seaside Park beach. He was getting ready to leave the beach with his girlfriend, Ruth Fussell, when he decided to go back to make sure nobody got hurt.

Father Killed by Lightning While Trying to Warn Beachgoers About Storm

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Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Austin, TX

The man was chatting with the news outlet about recently being attacked at his job. A Texas security guard quit his job while he was in the middle of doing an interview with Fox News about being the victim of assault. Fox 7 Austin reports that Percy Payne—a guard at...

Austin Security Guard Quits During Fox News Interview Following Assault at Job

This version of the Nike LeBron 21 looks familiar. While this latest two-shoe pack of the Nike LeBron 21 hasn't even officially been unveiled yet, there's already some controversy surrounding the design. Leaked images of the "Grandma's Couch" LeBron 21s circulated on social media this week, and one entity that...

Nike Made Grandma's Couch Sneakers (Months After Adidas Did)

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We often run across people in our lives who either have a natural healing and calming energy to them and those who seem bent on ruining everything you set out to do whether they mean to or not. Astrology offers a complex and nuanced understanding of personality traits associated with each zodiac sign, attributing both positive and negative aspects to individuals' characters. Among these characteristics, some signs are often hailed for their healing abilities, bringing comfort, peace, and rejuvenation to those around them. Conversely, other signs may possess more destructive tendencies, challenging relationships and personal growth. This article explores the zodiac signs that are traditionally considered the most healing and the most destructive, offering insights into the dual nature of certain astrological influences.

The 6 Zodiac Signs That Can Either Heal or Destroy You

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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Beery, Sr. starred in films from 1913 until he died in 1946. He had a long acting career including the silent film era. His brother who was three years younger, Wallace Beery, was also an actor and an Academy Award winner. His son, Noah Beery, Jr. was a well-known character actor from The Rockford Files.

Actor Noah Beery, Sr. was from Clay County, Missouri and his son was a regular in The Rockford Files

On the latest episode of his podcast with Cam'ron, Mase shared the story of when Big L allegedly tried to set him up to get robbed. Around the 50-minute mark of the latest episode of It Is What It Is, seen above, Cam'ron recalled the day he went to meet with Mase and Big L but turned up late, only to be told by the former that the latter tried to get them robbed. "I gotta go back to the first time," Mase said, to which Cam replied with a laugh, "Hold on, he tried to get you robbed on numerous occasions?!"

Mase Recalls When Big L Allegedly Set Him Up to Be Robbed

On April 8, 2018, Rapman released the first of his three-part series, Shiro’s Story, on Link Up TV. Each drop combined his filmmaking with his rap-storytelling to craft a shiesty tale of life on the roads. The UK film and TV industry, by that point, had only boasted a...

Director’s Seat: Rapman On Creating ‘Supacell’, His New Black Superheroes Show For Netflix

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The streets of MacArthur Park were alive with the energy of L.A.'s Mexican community on Sunday. In a grand display of civic duty, Mexican citizens living in Los Angeles flocked to the Mexican Consulate, eager to cast their historic vote.

Thousands Line Up at L.A.’s Mexican Consulate To Cast Their Historic Vote for Mexico’s First Woman President

It’s been a little while, but Youngs Teflon is back in a big way with his new single, “Olopa”. Inspired by a recent trip out to Ghana, the track steps up the tempo and folds in some of the Yoruba language of his Nigerian heritage (Olopa is the Yoruba word for police). BRM handles production, stirring together some squelchy bass, some trappy drums, and vocal clips for an energising backdrop.

Youngs Teflon Adds West African Flavour To His Sound On “Olopa”

Another month, another clowder of cute cats. All of these guys and gals are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just use the provided links to get in touch with their respective shelters.

Five adoptable cats for June that will make you swoon

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Don Toliver Says Travis Scott Collab Album Would Sound 'Beautiful' and Might Not Be 'Too Far Away'

Don Toliver isn't ruling out a future collaborative album with his Cactus Jack record label founder Travis Scott. Toliver, who just enlisted Scott for two features...

Don Toliver Says Travis Scott Collab Album Would Sound 'Beautiful' and Might Not Be 'Too Far Away'

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