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Rappers Are Still Being Accused of Biting Flows When Rap Continues to Take Inspiration From Itself
There's an old saying that goes, "There's nothing new under the sun." Meaning there's nearly nothing on Earth that hasn't been tried already. The same goes for hip-hop. In the genre's 51 years of existence, thousands (maybe millions) of rappers come along with different rap styles, unique voice inflections and non-typical lyrical pacing. This makes it difficult for anyone to come along with a fresh angle. Throughout the years, rappers have been getting called out for biting other rappers' styles. It's a claim that has existed since the genre's inception.
Lil Yachty and Karrahbooo’s Feud Escalates With Bullying Accusations
Lil Yachty and his former artist Karrahbooo's feud escalates with bullying accusations. Lil Yachty and Karrahbooo Continue Throwing Shots at Each Other. On Sunday (Aug. 25), Lil Yachty hopped on his Instagram Story to address Karrahbooo's claims about writing her own rhymes and being bullied. Karrahbooo was part of Yachty's Concrete Boys collective. Although Yachty didn't directly address the 27-year-old rhymer, his message suggested that he clapped back at her allegations.
Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s Beef Took a New Turn Over the Weekend
Drake and Kendrick Lamar's ongoing beef took a new turn over the weekend as rumors began flying that round two could be imminent. However, there seems to be a whole lot of talking going on and no real confirmations that anything is popping off. New Developments in Kendrick Lamar and...
Kendrick Lamar’s New Album Isn’t Coming Soon
Although rumors that a new Kendrick Lamar album is coming soon have been taking over X, formerly known as Twitter, it looks like the rapper won't be dropping anything. On Sunday (Aug 25), X blog @kurrco posted an alleged screenshot of a text thread between Kendrick Lamar and a person named Macc Burrage. In the image, which can be seen below, the two men spoke about K-Dot's forthcoming project. After Macc asked the Compton, Calif. rhymer about his new album, Kenny seemingly suggested that it'll be arriving soon.
Yungeen Ace Appears to Throw More Shots at Foolio and Foolio’s Mom in Preview of New Song
Yungeen Ace appears to throw more shots at Foolio and Foolio's mom in a snippet of a new song. On Sunday (Aug. 25), Yungeen Ace posted a snippet of a new song on Triller, and some of the lyrics appeared to be aimed at his late rival Foolio, who was shot and killed in June. Yungeen was additionally rapping over Cash Cobain's new song "Problem," which remixes "Not My Problem" by Laila!
Scarface Admitted to ICU for Undisclosed Medical Issue
Scarface was admitted to the intensive care unit and is currently being treated for an undisclosed medical condition. On Aug. 24, the legendary Houston rapper shared a post on Instagram revealing he is in the ICU at Houston Methodist Hospital. In the photo, which can be seen below, Face Mob has on multiple heart monitors. Two large tubes that appear to contain blood are protruding from his stomach.
Uncle Luke Demands a Check From Every Female Rapper, Claims He Paved the Way for Them
Uncle Luke has a bone to pick with today's female rappers. The hip-hop icon has demanded a check from every female artist in the rap game for paving the way for them. Uncle Luke Demands Payment from Every Female Rapper. On Sunday (Aug. 25), Livebitez posted a video on social...
Eminem’s Daughter Hailie Jade Says She ‘Audibly Sobbed’ Listening to Em’s New Music
Eminem's daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, has revealed that she "audibly sobbed" when she listened to her dad's new songs "Somebody Save Me" and "Temporary." Eminem's Daughter Gets Emotional Over Eminem's New Music. In the latest episode of her Just a Little Shady podcast, which premiered on Friday (Aug. 23) on...
Nicki Minaj Sued by Super Fan for Allegedly Slandering Him – Report
Nicki Minaj is being sued by a super fan who claims the rap superstar has publicly humiliated him and slandered his reputation. According to the U.K.'s Daily Mail report, published on Sunday (Aug. 25), Nicki Minaj was hit with a lawsuit by Tameer Peak, a 15-year super fan of the rap superstar, for allegedly publicly humiliating him by calling him a mentally unstable stalker. He also claimed the Pink Friday 2 creator accused him of "being a paid mole sent to sabotage her" in 2017.
Joe Budden Fires Back at Yung Miami for Laughing Over His ‘Pump It Up’ Plaque
Joe Budden finally addressed Yung Miami for laughing at him over receiving a plaque for "Pump It Up" in 2024. Joe Budden Responds to Yung Miami's Laughter Over His "Pump It Up" Plaque. Joe Budden has fired back at Yung Miami who laughed at him for receiving a gold plaque...
Mustard Says He Doesn’t Ever Want to Make a Song With That ‘Strange Guy’ Drake
Mustard says that he doesn't want to make a song with "strange guy" Drake ever again. Mustard Doesn't Want to Collaborate with "Strange Guy" Drake. In an interview with The Los Angeles Times, published on Wednesday (Aug. 21), Mustard was asked if he would ever work with Drake again. The hitmaker emphatically said no.
Karrahbooo Claps Back at Lil Yachty After He Claims That She Doesn’t Write Her Own Rhymes
Karrahbooo has clapped back at Lil Yachty following his angry video where he claimed that she doesn't write her own rhymes. Karrahbooo Responds to Yachty's Claims of Her Not Writing Her Own Rhymes. On Friday (Aug. 23), Karrahbooo jumped on her Instagram Story to address Lil Yachty's accusations that she...
Joe Budden Jokingly Sings His Reaction to Ye Randomly Shouting Him Out During South Korea Vultures Show
Joe Budden jokingly sings his reaction to Ye shouting him out during his Vultures 2 show in Seoul, South Korea. Joe Budden Jokingly Reacts to Ye Shouting Him Out During South Korea Show. There were plenty of surprises at Ye and Ty Dolla Sign's Vultures 2 show at the Goyang...
Iggy Azalea Seemingly Takes a Jab at Her Ex-Boyfriend Playboi Carti
Iggy Azalea appears to be poking fun at her ex-boyfriend Playboi Carti in a vampire-themed mobile company ad. Iggy Azalea Throws Shade at Ex-Boyfriend Playboi Carti in Vampire-Themed Ad. Iggy Azalea has been very outspoken regarding Playboi Carti's absence in co-parenting their son, Onyx. So it appears the Aussie rapper...
Drake Drops Three Unreleased Songs on His Finsta
Drake has again surprised his fans with three new song uploads to his finsta account. On Friday (Aug. 23), Drake again hopped on his @plottttwistttttt finsta account to drop off three new songs, similar to his massive 100 Gigs drop earlier in August. This time around, Drake dropped "Sod," "Circadian Rhythm (The Language 2)" and "No Face" featuring Playboi Carti.
Ye Shouts Out Drake and Takes Shots at Adidas During Vultures 2 South Korea Show
Ye takes shots at Adidas and shouts out Drake during his latest Vultures 2 show in South Korea. On Thursday (Aug. 23), Ye and Ty Dolla $ign brought their Vultures 2 experience to South Korea for a show at Goyang Stadium in Seoul. After entering the arena on horseback, Ye surprised his South Korea supporters by shouting out Drake, with whom he's been on-and-off feuding for years.
DaniLeigh Cries While Being Taken Into Custody in Bodycam Footage From Her 2023 DUI Hit-and-Run Arrest
Bodycam footage of DaniLeigh's 2023 arrest for DUI and hit-and-run has been released and it shows the crooner crying while being arrested. On Friday (Aug. 23), a video of DaniLeigh's arrest in May of 2023 hit the internet. During the incident, the intoxicated singer was driving and struck a person on a scooter. After striking the person, who reportedly suffered spinal injuries, she kept going. Police attempted to pull her over but she initially would not stop before finally pulling over.
Video Shows Playboi Carti Asking Police How His License Isn’t Suspended Due to Speeding Tickets While Getting Pulled Over for Driving Too Fast
Video shows Playboi Carti getting pulled over for speeding and asking police how his license isn't suspended due to all his speeding tickets. Playboi Carti Asks Cop Why His License Isn't Suspended. On Friday (Aug. 23), leaked bodycam footage from the Atlanta police surfaced online that shows an officer pulling...
26 Years Later, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Is Still the Best Women’s Rap Album Ever
It's been 26 years since Ms. Lauryn Hill dropped her first and only solo studio album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, on Aug. 25, 1998. However, in a world in which women are now so prominent in the hip-hop space, the diamond-certified LP still reigns supreme as the best rap album from a female artist to ever be recorded.
Fans Wonder If Coi Leray and Trippie Redd Are Back Together After Video Shows Them Kissing
Fans are beginning to wonder whether Coi Leray and Trippie Redd are back together after a video shows them kissing during a recent show. On Friday (Aug. 23), Coi Leray posted a video on Instagram of her performing her last show in Columbus, Ohio as part of Jhené Aiko's Magic Hour Tour. During her set, she brought out Trippie Redd as a surprise guest. Before departing the stage, he gave Coi a big long hug and planted a kiss on her lips.
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