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Denzel Curry, Childish Gambino, JT and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
Hip-hop fans are hoping the second half of 2024 can be as big as the first. This week, a South Florida lyricist drops a star-studded sequel, a multi-Grammy-winning rapper delivers his final project under his famed moniker, a former duo member supplies her debut solo project and more. Denzel Curry...
Ice Cube Claims Diddy Is Being Targeted
Ice Cube claims in a recent interview that Diddy is being targeted based on the disgraced business mogul's ongoing lawsuits and allegations. On Monday (July 15), an episode of the PBD Podcast, hosted by Patrick Bet-David, was uploaded on YouTube. In the video, which can be seen below, Patrick sits down with Ice Cube, and they touch on various topics like the rapper-actor's upbringing, his relationship with former rap icon Tupac Shakur and much more. About halfway through the extensive conversation, the focus shifts to Diddy's legal troubles.
Cardi B Calls Out Joe Budden for Hating on Drake and Criticizing Her Career, Joe Responds
Cardi B calls out Joe Budden for hating on Drake and criticizing her career. Cardi B Comes for Joe Budden Over Recent Disrespect. On Thursday (July 18), Cardi B hopped on X Spaces to share some thoughts on Joe Budden's recent commentary, and more specifically criticism, of her and Drake. In a lengthy attack, Cardi accused Budden of being a hater and questioned why someone would hate that Drizzy allegedly secured a $400 million deal.
50 Cent Believes Sexual Assault Lawsuit Is Going to Destroy Irv Gotti
50 Cent believes that the sexual assault lawsuit made against his nemesis Irv Gotti is going to destroy the Murder Inc. Records cofounder. 50 Cent Continues to Troll Irv Gotti Following Sexual Assault Lawsuit. On Thursday (July 18), 50 Cent hopped on Instagram and shared more thoughts on Irv Gotti's...
These Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2024 So Far
Mood music is what has kept rap fans satisfied for the first half of 2024. Bars, beat selection, replay value, songwriting, cohesion, energy and innovation are just some of the elements that make up a great album, but there's no denying that any project worth listening to should support a state of mind or feelings. With a full six months into hip-hop in the rearview, the projects that have made an impact this year do plenty of that by amplifying different moods. There's a rap album that dropped for every kind of emotion this year.
Drake Seems to Troll ScHoolboy Q After Q’s Toronto Show Is Abruptly Canceled
Drake seems to troll ScHoolboy Q after Q's show in Toronto today was abruptly canceled. On Thursday (July 18), Drake appeared to troll ScHoolboy Q after Q's Blue Lips Weekends tour stop in Toronto was canceled. On the same day, the TDE rapper was scheduled to perform at History, a venue co-owned by Drizzy and Live Nation. After Q broke the news to his fans in several tweets on Wednesday (July 17), Drake chose today to upload a mirror selfie on his Instagram Story. He's seen wearing blue boots decorated with crystals, a possible reference to Q's recent "Blueslides" single off his Blue Lips album.
Soulja Boy Sues Social Media Personalities Tasha K and William The Baddest for Spreading Gay Rumors – Report
Soulja Boy is reportedly suing social media personalities Tasha K and Williams The Baddest for spreading gay rumors about the rapper. On Thursday (July 18), TMZ broke the news that Soulja filed a lawsuit against Tasha and WTB for an interview they did back in May on her show Unwine With Tasha K. During the show, William claimed he had a sexual encounter with SB. In the lawsuit, Draco claims he sent both Tasha and William a letter demanding they retract the comments, to no avail. Now, Soulja is suing the two for defamation, sexual harassment, violation of right to privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress and more. He is asking for $16 million in damages.
Pop Smoke’s Mom Speaks on One of Her Son’s Convicted Killers Doing Interviews Following His Release from Jail
Pop Smoke's mom speaks on one of her son's convicted killers doing interviews following his release from jail. Pop Smoke's Mom Speaks on Her Son's Alleged Killer. On Wednesday (July 17), Pop Smoke's mom Audrey Jackson sat down for an interview with the Tap in With TT podcast to speak about her son's legacy. Jackson was asked to share her thoughts on one of Pop Smoke's convicted killers King Vermont Raskel, who recently did an interview to speak about the experience of murdering her son. XXL will not be linking to the interview.
Tory Lanez Fans Taunt Megan Thee Stallion by Screaming ‘Free Tory’ at Her as She Walks By
A small group of Tory Lanez fans in the U.K. recently taunted Megan Thee Stallion by screaming "Free Tory" at her as she walked by them. Megan Thee Stallion Reacts to Bystanders Screaming "Free Tory" at Her. On Thursday (July 18), a video clip emerged online of Megan Thee Stallion...
ScHoolboy Q Claims Police Don’t Want TDE Artists Performing in Toronto After His Show Is Canceled
ScHoolboy Q claims police don't want Top Dawg Ent. artists performing in Toronto after his upcoming show was canceled. ScHoolboy Q's Blue Lips Weekends Tour was set to make a stop in Toronto on July 18 at a venue called History that is co-owned by Live Nation and Drake. However, on Wednesday (July 17), Q announced the show has been canceled.
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Donald Trump Continuously Panders to Hip-Hop and It’s Becoming a Sick Joke
Donald Trump has been playing all up in hip-hop's face. For the past eight years, the billionaire entrepreneur-turned-POTUS has been pandering to rap fans in what has mostly seemed like a sick joke or episode of The Boondocks playing out in real life. The former President's first big fish came...
Chief Keef Abruptly Delays Summer Tour on the First Day Due to Mysterious Medical Emergency
Chief Keef is abruptly delaying his summer tour due to a mysterious medical emergency. On Tuesday (July 16), Chief Keef hopped on his Instagram Story mere hours before he was meant to kick off his A Lil Tour at Boston's MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Keef announced he'd be pushing back the tour dates until later this year due to an undisclosed health issue.
Stop Giving Ice Spice a Hard Time for Losing Weight
For some reason, people are giving Ice Spice a hard time for losing weight. The online chatter began shortly after the rapper's performance at the BET Awards on June 30. The Bronx-bred rapper ran through her single "Think You The S**t (Fart)" during the awards show at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater. After the show, she celebrated the performance with a post on Instagram, and comments about her body began to trickle in.
Skilla Baby’s 2024 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Skilla Baby is the coldest out of Detroit right now. With buzzing mixtapes—one even aptly titled with that same chilly descriptor—to features with some of the biggest names in rap, the 25-year-old rapper has kept his foot on the gas with consistent releases over the last few years. While he's been dropping official tracks since 2015, he really caught his stride in 2022 with tracks "Tay B Style" and "Leave It in the Streets." Since then, the Midwest native has been perfecting his craft. He considers himself to be a shape-shifter in the rap game with his authentic sound and distinctive approach to music. All of which are displayed in Skilla Baby's 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle.
Bhad Bhabie Shows Off Receipts Flexing Her $57 Million in Earnings Via OnlyFans
Bhad Bhabie has raked in $57 million in earnings via OnlyFans and she has the receipts to prove it. Bhad Bhabie's Rich Flex to the Tune of $57 Million. On Monday (July 15), Bhad Bhabie hit up Instagram with a major rich flex. The "Cash me outside" girl proved that she cashed in on a total of over $57 million over three years through her OnlyFans account alone. In the earnings statement below, Bhad Bhabie provides a complete breakdown of exactly how much money she's racked up via the fan-driven subscription website between April of 2021 and July 11 of this year.
Drake’s Toronto Mansion Suffers Massive Flooding and He Caught It All on Video
Drake is in Mr. Clean mode after the inside of his Toronto mansion experienced massive flooding due to a severe storm impacting the city today. Drake Attempts to Handle the Flooding With a Broom. On Tuesday evening (July 16), Drake gave a closer look at the downsides of being a...
Sexyy Red Confirms Joint Album With Chief Keef Is Coming Soon
Sexyy Red reveals she has a joint album with her "boo" Chief Keef coming soon. On Monday (July 15), Viper magazine shared a video of them catching up with Sexyy Red at the Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park in London on July 13. During the brief chat, the St. Louis rapper broke the news that she has a collab LP with Sosa in the works.
Dave Free Explains pgLang’s Creative Process With Kendrick Lamar
Dave Free is opening up about pgLang's creative process with Kendrick Lamar. Dave Free Speaks About Working With Kendrick Lamar. Last Thursday (July 11), Dave Free sat down for an interview with Elephant, where he spoke about his time alongside K-Dot at pgLang. In part of the interview, Free broke down the duo's creative process at pgLang when it came to making new art.
Man Charged With Killing Chinx Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter – Report
One of the men charged with killing rapper Chinx in 2015 has reportedly pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter. On Tuesday (July 16), New York news station Fox 5's Lisa Evers broke the news on the latest update in the nine-year-old murder case. She reports Quincy Homere, one of the two men believed by police to be involved in the Queens rapper's killing, has pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree manslaughter in Queens Criminal Court. Homere is already serving 18 years in federal prison for a 2015 bank robbery. He is reportedly facing another 23 years in state prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 12.
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