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2024 XXL Freshman Cypher With That Mexican OT, Skilla Baby, ScarLip, Cash Cobain and Lay Bankz – Watch
Now that everyone knows more about the 2024 XXL Freshman Class through interviews, Mean Comments and ABCs, it's time to see how showcase their talents in the cypher. After BigXThaPlug, Bossman Dlow and Maiya The Don caught wreck in the first cypher, That Mexican OT, ScarLip, Skilla Baby, Lay Bankz and Cash Cobain get their chance to show off today. Rapping over a beat with pounding bass and ethereal chords produced by Southside, each Freshman brings the energy to the verses they deliver.
Footage of 2020 Drive-By Shooting Involving YFN Lucci Surfaces
Video of the 2020 drive-by shooting involving YFN Lucci has surfaced. On Tuesday (July 23), local Atlanta news station WSB-TV obtained surveillance footage that shows the deadly shooting in which the rapper is accused of being the driver. In the footage, which can be seen below, a man in a neon green shirt can be seen drying off his car. A white SUV said to be driven by YFN Lucci passes the man before stopping up the street. Suddenly, the rear driver's side door opens and someone armed with a rifle begins firing shots at the man down the street. He ducks for cover and appears to return fire. The white SUV slowly rolls down the street before moving off camera.
The Lady of Rage to Play Controversial 1990’s TV Psychic Miss Cleo in New Movie
The Lady of Rage is revisiting her acting chops in a new role that finds her playing famed psychic Miss Cleo. The Lady of Rage to Portray TV Psychic Miss Cleo in New Movie. On Tuesday (July 23), Lifetime network shared the trailer for the upcoming biopic, titled Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall. The film shows the former Death Row Records rapper depicting the tarot card-reading psychic who offered free calls to infomercial viewers to have their fortune read in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Joe Budden Explains Why Big Sean’s Disses Bother Him
Joe Budden explains why Big Sean's disses bother him as an MC in a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast. On Sunday (July 21), Joe Budden took some time on his eponymous podcast to share his thoughts on Big Sean's recent return. On July 18, the Detroit MC announced his new album Better Me Than You and dropped off his new single "Yes." However, while Budden admitted he appreciated Sean Don as a rapper, he didn't like the way Sean handles his disses.
How Rap Beef Took a Wildly Different Turn This Year Thanks to Podcasters and Streamers
After decades of radio personalities and DJs being the go-to source for sharing inside information and leaking new records, recent beefs revealed a major shift. Podcasters and streamers now hold weight in how music and messages are disseminated. Interview: William E. Ketchum III. Editor’s Note: This story appears in the...
Drake Accused of Banning Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ From Playing in Houston Clubs
Drake is being accused of banning Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" from being played in clubs in Houston. Drake Accused of Banning "Not Like Us" On Monday (July 22), a Houston DJ named DJ Ari responded to a user on X, formerly known as Twitter, who had claimed, "Drake really got Not Like Us banned in Houston."
Big Sean Seems to Confirm Nude Photo Leak From 2022 Was Really Him After Previously Saying It Wasn’t
Big Sean appears to confirm his supposed 2022 nude leak after previously denying the NSFW photo was him. On Saturday (July 20), internet personality Ted Zhar caught up with Sean Don when the rapper was stepping out of a hotel in Brooklyn, N.Y. "I'm actually a porn star," the Detroit...
6ix9ine’s Paint-Splattered Lamborghini and Bentley Cars Sell for Over $260,000 at IRS Auction
6ix9ine's paint-splattered Lamborghini and Bentley luxury cars have sold for over $260,000 at an auction hosted by the Internal Revenue Service. 6ix9ine's Paint-Splattered Lamborghini and Bentley Cars Sold During Auction. On Tuesday (July 23), GSAAuctions.gov ended their bids for 6ix9ine's paint-splattered 2019 Lamborghini Urus and 2017 Bentley Continental GT Speed....
Lupe Fiasco Clears Up Speculation He Was Talking About Drake and Kendrick Lamar in Conversation About Hip-Hop Gatekeepers
Lupe Fiasco clears up the speculation he was talking about Drake and Kendrick Lamar in a recent conversation about hip-hop gatekeepers. On July 20, Lupe engaged in an X Spaces discussion about hip-hop with fans. During the talk, the Chicago lyricist spoke on gatekeeping in hip-hop. "If you want to...
Several NBA Teams Sued for Using Specific Rap Songs in Social Media Posts
Several NBA teams are being sued for using specific rap songs in social media posts without permission. 14 NBA Teams Face Litigation for Copyright Infringement. On July 18, Kobalt Music Publishing, Artist Publishing Group and others fired off multiple lawsuits in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, which accuse 14 teams in the NBA of copyright infringement including the New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers. Other teams facing litigation are the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs.
EST Gee’s Manager Shot and Killed in Car Following Rapper’s Hometown Louisville Performance – Report
EST Gee's manager was reportedly shot and killed in his car following the rapper's hometown show. On Monday (July 22), local Louisville news station WLKY reported that 31-year-old Devontae Beach had been found shot multiple times inside a car in downtown Louisville early on Sunday morning (July 21). Other outlets including TMZ reported that Beach was EST Gee's current manager, and went by EST Big Beach. The shooting occurred in the 800 block of West Main Street, with EMS pronouncing Beach dead at the scene. There are no suspects at this time.
Hip-Hop’s Biggest First-Week Sales for Projects in 2024
2024 has been a big year in hip-hop, and thanks in part to the return of some of hip-hop's biggest names, the sales numbers are turning up. Following a four-year hiatus, Eminem checked back in the game with his 11th album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). The latest effort from the Rap God moved 281,000 equivalent album units in its first week. Enough to dethrone Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department for the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart. Taylor's latest LP held the No. 1 spot for 12 weeks until Marshall Mathers arrived. Em's seven-day total has served as the benchmark for hip-hop in 2024.
No, Drake Didn’t Buy the BMW Tupac Shakur Was Shot In But Drizzy’s Hip-Hop Memorabilia Collection Is Still Pretty Cool
Drake is a known collector of hip-hop memorabilia, but one famed collectible he hasn't copped is the BMW Tupac Shakur was shot in. A new photo circulating on the internet has fans thinking the Toronto rapper bought the ride. Drake Didn't Buy the BMW Tupac Shakur Was Shot In. Posting...
It’s Finally Here: Breakdancing at the Summer Olympics
We heard it was happening then we forgot and now it's here. Whether you think breakdancing is truly a competitive worthy of the summer Olympics or not, you know you're going to watch. It is quite mesmerizing with that cool factor on the side. According to the Today You Gov...
Chris Brown Accused of Attacking Concertgoers, Hit With Lawsuit
UPDATE (July 23):. More details have emerged surrounding the alleged assault that occurred at Chris Brown's show in Fort Worth, Texas. On Monday (July 22), TMZ shared an exclusive update revealing the four men—Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush and DaMarcus Powell—who filed suit against Brown are seeking $50 million. Live Nation and Yella Beezy are also mentioned as defendants in the suit. According to the suit, a member of Brown's team invited the four men backstage along with dozens of women after the show. After waiting around for 30 minutes for Breezy to arrive, the group went to leave shortly after the singer showed up.
Kendrick Lamar Fans Bothered by 50 Cent Potentially Collaborating With Drake
Some Kendrick Lamar fans think 50 Cent is taking the wrong side in the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef. Fif revealed he has a possible collaboration with Drake on the way and K-Dot supporters aren't too happy. K-Dot Fans Aren't Happy About 50 Cent Working With Drake. On Sunday (July...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Fans Hack Rapper’s Virtual Court Hearing and Call Out ‘Free YB’
YoungBoy Never Broke Again fans hack the rapper's virtual court hearing and call out "free YB!" On Monday (July 22), YB appeared in a northern Utah courtroom for a hearing related to his ongoing prescription drug fraud case. During the hearing, a few of the rapper's fans flooded the hearing's WebEx stream and called out “free YB!”
Tyga Appears to Respond to Allegations He Partied in a Hot Tub With a 13-Year-Old Girl
Tyga appears to respond to allegations he partied in a hot tub with a 13-year-old girl. Tyga Seemingly Responds to Allegations He Partied With Teenager. On Sunday (July 20), the popular YouTuber Fousey interviewed a woman on his livestream who claimed that she snuck into a party at Tyga's house back when she was 13.
2024 XXL Freshman Cypher With BigXthaPlug, BossMan Dlow and Maiya The Don – Watch
The 2024 XXL Freshman Class season is coming to an end, which means the cyphers are finally here. Kicking off this year's first lyrical showcase are BigXthaPlug, BossMan Dlow and Maiya The Don. As each rapper spits their resonant bars over a gritty trap beat courtesy of producer Southside, it's more than obvious why these three made it into the Freshman Class.
Yungeen Ace Claims He and Foolio Were Cool Prior to Foolio’s Death
Yungeen Ace claims he and Foolio were cool prior to Foolio's death, despite their torrid past. On Sunday (July 21), Ace hopped on Instagram Live and started answering questions from fans when one viewer asked him what he thought about Foolio's death. "That sh*t sad, twin. I ain't gon' lie,"...
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