From Sweden to the World: “Starmony Voices” Sets the Tone in Collaborative Music-Making using AI

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The Swedish music tech innovator Starmony just launched “Starmony Voices” – a concept that redefines the future of music-making by allowing anyone in their community, and beyond, to share their voice and collaborate with the help of AI technology. Photo by Fredrik Mårdh Stockholm, Sweden, March 04, 2024: Starmony, a leading Swedish music tech company, … Read more

Nicki Minaj Jokingly Responds To Keke Palmer’s Impression Of Her

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Keke Palmer can do it all. She can sing, she can act, and she can deliver one hell of a celebrity impression. Her versatility has made her a staple on game shows and late night television, and her latest appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon is a prime example of why. Keke Palmer recounted a memorable encounter with Nicki Minaj, and proceeded to dazzle the audience with a spot on impression of the New York rapper. An impression so good it even charmed Minaj.

Keke Palmer claimed that she ran into the rapper shortly after she became a mother. Nicki Minaj called her over a for a conversation, but the sternness in her voice freaked Palmer out. She recounted this very stern approach in her Tonight Show impression. She absolutely nails Nicki Minaj’s accent and cadence, and host Jimmy Fallon couldn’t help but start laughing. Fortunately, for Keke Palmer, the red carpet chat was a positive one. Nicki Minaj merely gave the actress a pep talk and urged her to keep her head up, in the event that things become difficult.

Nicki Minaj Joked That Palmer Might Ruin Her Tough Persona

“Look, I don’t read the press,” Palmer recounted being told by the rapper. “I don’t know everything that’s goin’ on’. But I just wanna tell you, nobody knows what it’s like when we turn off the lights and we gotta be with ourselves. So you do whatever you need to do to be good with you.” Keke Palmer recalled being very relieved, given Nicki Minaj’s reputation for combativeness. She claimed she thanked the rapper for her kind words and has tried to apply them in her own life. Nicki Minaj saw the Tonight Show interview and proceeded to follow up on the anecdote via Twitter.

Nicki Minaj responded to Keke Palmer’s impression in a humorous light. She noted that the actress’ heartwarming story could jeopardize her reputation as a cutthroat rapper. “Ummmm…why would she even tell that story? doesn’t she know that could mess up the whole ‘bad guy’ thing?,” the NY rapper tweeted out. Nicki Minaj wrapped things up with another joke, claiming that she’s going to send a cease and desist to Palmer due to her spot on impression. “Let’s see if she still laughin when she get hit w/that cease & desist chi.” All good fun.

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Metro Boomin Explains Why He “Regrets” Dissing Drake On Twitter

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Metro Boomin and Future have the honor of being two of GQ‘s men of the year. They will be featured in an upcoming profile, and hip hop personality Elliott Wilson shared excerpts of their interview on Nov. 20. The interview revolved around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud that both men played a role in. Metro Boomin, in particular, made his disdain for Drake clearing during the peak of the feud. Now, however, the producer is singing a different tune. He told GQ that he regretted the way the whole thing went down, and felt his actions were out of character.

Metro Boomin admits he was frustrated by the fact Drake dissed him on record. Metro isn’t a rapper, obviously, so he felt compelled to respond via social media. This was the decision he came to regret. “Now I did have my moment online, which I do regret,” he explained. “I should have been stronger than that. That was out of character for me.” Metro Boomin backpedaled, somewhat, and said that he didn’t have a musical voice the same way Drake did, so social media was the next best option. At least, he felt it was at the time. “So you’re going to just sh*t on me on all of these songs,” he told GQ. “I’m not going to get in the booth, so I’m finna tweet at you.”

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Metro Boomin Claimed Drake “Really Hurt” Him

It’s worth noting that Metro Boomin did use music to get back at Drake during the feud. Pretty effectively, we might add. The “BBL Drizzy” instrumental went viral on social media, and even led to a challenge in which fans hopped on the beat to diss the 6 God. We digress. Metro Boomin said that the whole conflict between him and Drake stemmed from a personal slight. It was not over a woman, as some fans have theorized. “We had a personal issue, and for the record, not over no girl or nothing silly like that,” Metro Boomin asserted. “It was a personal issue that really hurt me and disappointed me.”

Metro also shot down the notion that him and Future based their collab albums around their shared disdain for Drake. He mocked the notion that they would spend time and money just to hate on another artist. “That’s some serious hate,” he remarked. Future also gave his two cents on the Drake feud during the GQ interview. He spent more time talking about Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” verse, though, and the ways in which he felt slighted not being mentioned as part of the “Big Three.”

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Travis Scott Sends Fans Into Frenzy By Teasing New Music: “I’m Coming”

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Travis Scott had is ready to blow minds. Again. The rapper has not slowed down since the release of his 2023 album, UTOPIA, as she’s spent most of the year touring the world. On Wednesday, Scott opted to close the book on UTOPIA, and look to the future. He confirmed that he would be appearing as one of the headliners at Coachella in 2025. More importantly, though, the rapper took to Instagram to hint at brand new music during the first quarter of the year. A “new chapter” that has fans absolutely thrilled.

The IG post came on the heels of the Coachella announcement. Travis Scott left a comment under the festival sheet with a laundry list of promises. “New chapter,” the rapper wrote. “New performance, new Coachella set by La Flame and Cactus Jack. First of its kind.” Not exciting enough? Scott decided to up the ante by giving fans a tentative start date for his aforementioned “new chapter.” And it’s right around the corner. “PS,” Travis Scott added. “Y’all n**gas got til April cause I’m coming.” It’s impressive that the rapper will reportedly have new music ready in five months.

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Travis Scott Told Fans His “Next Chapter” Starts In April

Those who have been keeping up with Travis Scott throughout 2024, however, know that he has been hard at work in between tour dates. The rapper implied that he has been recording songs at every tour stop during his Circus Maximus Tour back in January. A month later, he posted some exciting messages for fans on his Instagram Story. “I love music so f**king much,” he wrote. “And for the record. We will be backkkkkk. I gotta kick a new gear since they think it’s play time.” There was an extended period of time in which Travis Scott was quiet about new music.

All that changed, though, when he gave an interview to Cultured in September. Travis Scott told the outlet that he is absolutely back in “album mode” and is eager to share his new musical direction with the fans. “I’m gonna be back in New York,” Scott explained. “I’m back in album mode. I’ve been working on music and st every day on tour. When I’m doing the stadiums, because they’re sold out, I can see the music for what it is. I’m f**ing amped.” Now that the fans have more information, so are they.

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Travis Scott To Make Historical Return To Headline Coachella, Headlining Main Stage

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Global superstar and cultural trailblazer Travis Scott will once again descend upon the desert for weekends 1&2 of Coachella, headlining the main stage on Saturday night where he will debut an entirely new era of music to the world.
 
Scott, whose CIRCUS MAXIMUS TOUR has officially sold more tickets globally than any rap tour in history, has also announced a one-of-a-kind Cactus Jack desert takeover, set to occur on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, on both weekends, where the record-breaking artist will curate a fully immersive and experiential world within the desert—more details to be revealed in the coming months.

This past weekend, Artistic Director and Sunday night headliner Travis Scott and Cactus Jack also unveiled their most groundbreaking creative vision yet: CactusCon, which debuted at ComplexCon, showcasing more than 35 exclusive collaborations with today’s leading designers, brands and creatives. An undeniable and unprecedented cultural activation that redefined collaboration and creativity. A bold and immersive celebration of style, art, fashion, and music ever seen

Coachella will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, on April 11 – 13 and April 18 – 20, 2025. For more festival information and updates, please visit www.coachella.com.

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Future Reveals Why Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” Verse Frustrated Him

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Future has had quite a year. He dropped three stellar albums in ten months, two of which were made in collaboration with Metro Boomin. The duo will be featured in an upcoming GQ interview to discuss their historic output. There were candid discussions about the process of creating together, but the biggest takeaway from the interview was the way Future’s felt toward Kendrick Lamar. Dot’s verse on “Like That” catapulted the song to number one, but Pluto felt he was slighted by a verse that openly dissed Drake and J. Cole.

It may sound like an odd reason to be angry, but Future remains steadfast. He ultimately felt that K. Dot excluded him from discussion of the “Big Three” on his own song. “He said ‘Big Three’ on my song,” the rapper noted. “I’m supposed to be the one who gets mad; I’m still confused about that.” Future was also frustrated by the fact that nobody, peers or fans, asked how he felt about being excluded from the “Big Three” discussion. He perceived this, in some ways, as being more offensive that the direct disses that Drake and Cole received. “Nobody cares about what I think,” Future added. “That’s what was so f*cked up about the sh*t.”

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Future Is Still “Confused” About His Big Three Exclusion

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Future holds Kendrick Lamar responsible for not taking him seriously on his own song. He points to the other so-called members of the “Big Three,” however, when it came to their responses. Future believed he had far more reason to be offended by Dot’s verse than Drizzy or Cole. “I ain’t part of this Big Three, I’m nobody on my song, man,” he told GQ. “If I didn’t get mad, nobody should have gotten mad! Like, why is everybody mad when he was talking about me on my song?” The part of the interview that has confused most fans, though, is when Future claimed to be unaware of the brewing “Big Three” beef.

The rapper claimed to be out of the loop on the tension brewing between Kendrick Lamar, Drake and J. Cole. “There was a beef?,” he recalled thinking. “I didn’t even know there was a beef. I didn’t even know they had nothing going on. Ain’t never participated in rap battles, man…” Fans have noted that there was already tension between Future, Metro Boomin and Drake, so the notion of Pluto being blind to what was going on prior to “Like That” is a bit convenient. Either way, it sounds like the fallout from the beef, and K. Dot’s verse, is still being felt.

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Lola Brooke Aggressively Calls Out Megan Thee Stallion’s Ex During Party

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Lola Brooke and Megan Thee Stallion have never collaborated on a record, but they are part of the same generation of female rappers who have taken over the game. There’s a general understanding that many of the rappers in this class support one another. We save proof of this pack mentality firsthand on during a recent party. Lola Brooke was captured on an Instagram Story by Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine. Instead of showing love, however, Brooke decided to make her dislike of Pardi known.

Lola Brooke can be seen dancing and minding her own business out on the floor. As soon as she clocked Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine, though, her demeanor changed. She flipped off Megan Thee Stallion’s former boyfriend. Brooke did not want there to be any confusion about her intention, either. She pointed directly at Pardi to make it clear that she was addressing him. Lola Brooke then threw up her middle finger again. Brutal. Pardi was confused by the interaction. “What I do,” he asked. “What i do?” Brooke didn’t clarify what her issue was, but fans assumed it was due to Pardi’s messy split from Megan Thee Stallion.

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Lola Brooke Flipped Off Pardi Fontaine During An IG Story

Megan Thee Stallion accused Pardi of cheating on her multiple times. When the former songwriter refuted these allegations, the “HISS” rapper took to Instagram Live to call him out on his gaslighting tactics. “Why are you answering? Why are you trying to make that shoe fit,” Megan asked. “Was it you getting your d*ck sucked in the same spot I was sleeping? If you said it wasn’t you, why the hell is you dissing me?” Megan Thee Stallion’s vitriol has led to her fanbase largely writing Pardi off as a cheater and liar.

Lola Brooke has never publicly commented on the messy split between Megan and Pardi. What she has commented on, however, is the importance of standing by other female rappers. She told USA Today the bond she’s developed with the likes of Megan and Flo Milli are crucial to surviving (and thriving) in music. “It’s something that I feel like I need because guys don’t always understand this,” she explained to the outlet. “No matter what I’m what I’m doing in this world, I do feel like sisterhood is very important.” She definitely lived up to her word when it came to Pardi.

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SEE IT: Latest Diddy Accusation Alleges He’s Using Kids BDays on Socials to Influence Future Jury

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Guess buddy can’t post his kids born day while awaiting trial without being accused of nefarious intentions. Probably what happens when there’s a line of accusers piling up.

Here’s what we know … Diddy is facing fresh accusations from federal prosecutors, who claim the music mogul is using social media to manipulate public opinion and sway potential jurors in his upcoming trial. The charges against Diddy, which include racketeering, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution, have already placed him under intense scrutiny. Now, prosecutors are accusing him of orchestrating a media campaign from behind bars in an attempt to obstruct justice.

According to court documents obtained by our friends at TMZ, prosecutors point to a video posted on Instagram earlier this month by Diddy’s seven children as evidence of his calculated media efforts. The video shows his youngest child, Love, singing “Happy Birthday” to him, accompanied by the caption: “Happy Birthday Pops, we love you!”

While the post initially appears to be a touching family tribute, prosecutors argue it was a staged effort to manipulate public perception. From his jail cell at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, Diddy allegedly coordinated with his family to ensure the video gained widespread attention and elicited an emotional response from viewers—particularly potential jurors. Prosecutors claim Diddy closely monitored the engagement on the video, even discussing its impact on jury sentiment with his family.

This, they argue, is part of a larger, ongoing campaign by Diddy to influence the legal proceedings against him. Prosecutors accuse the rapper of using his platform to undermine the integrity of the judicial process and sway public opinion in his favor.

The allegations are particularly serious as Diddy is facing a range of charges that could result in significant jail time. Prosecutors argue that his social media actions are just one example of why he should remain in custody while awaiting trial. They also highlight concerns over his financial resources, which they argue make him a flight risk. Furthermore, they point to his alleged history of violence and attempts to contact potential witnesses and victims, accusing him of witness tampering in an effort to weaken the case against him.

Despite these claims, Diddy is making another attempt to secure his release on bond. This is his third attempt to secure a $50 million bond after two previous requests were denied. His legal team is pushing for his freedom, but prosecutors are firm in their opposition, arguing that his release would pose a danger to the public and jeopardize the integrity of the trial.

As the legal proceedings continue, Diddy’s efforts to influence the public and jury pool through his social media presence are adding another layer of complexity to his already high-profile case. Whether his latest attempt for release will succeed or if the court sides with prosecutors remains to be seen.

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DJ Akademiks Questions Drake’s Position On Third All-RapCaviar Team

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Earlier this week, the new All-RapCaviar teams were finally unveiled, and they’ve since sparked a major debate. The first team features Kendrick Lamar, Future, Metro Boomin, Playboi Carti, and Tyler The Creator. The second team features Kanye West, Gunna, GloRilla, Don Toliver, and 21 Savage. The third team features Rod Wave, Drake, Sexyy Red, BigXthaPlug, and Megan Thee Stallion.

According to the official RapCaviar X account, these teams were determined based on “streaming performance and cultural impact in 2024.” Unfortunately, however, not everyone agrees with their choices. Several social media users have taken issue with Drake’s position in particular, arguing that he should have made the first team. This includes DJ Akademiks, who weighed in on the teams during a recent livestream. According to him, he doesn’t understand why Drake didn’t make the first team, considering the amount of successful work he’s released over the past year.

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DJ Akademiks Reacts To All-RapCaviar Teams

Moreover, he noted how Playboi Carti and Kendrick Lamar haven’t dropped albums in a while, and how Tyler The Creator’s Chromakopia just came out. He also pointed out how Drake was on an extremely successful tour for part of the year, questioning whether or not that would earn him any points. Drake’s position on the third team isn’t the only thing that has social media users up in arms, however. Many are also arguing that artists like Travis Scott, Ty Dolla Sign, Doechii, J Cole, and Eminem should have landed on one of the teams. Some even think that Metro Boomin doesn’t belong on a team at all since he’s not a rapper.

“Spotify y’all holding a grudge! Why is Drake not on the first team when he’s been the most streamed artist every month?” one X user wonders. “Drake has gotten 1B streams every month this year which no other rapper can say… Nicki is always the most streamed female rapper this year… Eminem just hit 50B streams this year. Why are they not all on the first team?” another asks.

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LeBron James’ Quiting Social Media After Sharing Post About “Negativity” Leaves Fans Blaming Bronny

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LeBron James announced that he’s quitting social media for the “time being” in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday afternoon. He had just shared a post from Rich Kleiman, in which the entrepreneur complained about negatively in the sports world while praising the rare sincerity of JJ Reddick and LeBron James’ short-lived Mind the Game podcast.

“With so much hate and negativity in the world today, it confuses me why some of National sports media still think that the best way to cover sports is through negative takes,” Kleiman wrote. “We can all acknowledge that sports is the last part of society that universally brings people together. So why can’t the coverage do the same? It’s only click bait when you say it. When the platform is so big, you can make the change and allow us all an escape from real life negativity. I for one find it all a waste of breath. The Olympics and JJ and Bron’s show was the future of what this can and should all be.” After reposting the statement, James wrote: “And with that said I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.”

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LeBron James Warms Up With Bronny

Nov 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left) watches guard Bronny James (right) warm-up before the start of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Fans quickly brought up the nepotism accusations LeBron’s son, Bronny, has faced online. One user in the replies joked: “The only reason you’re even on the Lakers is because of your son. You’re a complete nepotism signing. You weren’t even good enough to make a college basketball roster.” While more brought up the constant criticism of Bronny, others cited the NBA’s recent dip in ratings and more possible reasons for LeBron to want to log off.

LeBron James Leaves Social Media

LeBron’s departure from social media comes and the Lakers announced that Bronny will be competing on and off with the team’s G-League affiliate. Check out LeBron James’ full statement on leaving social media below.

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Cam’ron Takes The Blame After LaMello Ball’s Homophobic Joke

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Cam’ron says he’s taking the blame for LaMello Ball getting hit with a $100,000 fine after making a homophobic remark during a recent postgame interview. While discussing his team’s defensive performance against the Milwaukee Bucks, Ball remarked: “Yeah, we loaded up — no homo — but that’s what we wanted.” Cam discussed the situation with Mase on their sports talk show, It Is What It Is, on Tuesday.

“I blame myself, I really do, man,” he said. “I blame the east side of Harlem. You got this in Jefferson Projects probably in 1996 when we were saying this. And before that — what the fuck? God damn, we did this a long time. To be honest with you, this is why we started saying ‘pause.’ We used to say what Melo said, but we were like, ‘The people are sensitive, you get fined.’ And that’s why we don’t say it anymore.”

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LaMello Ball Goes Up For A Shot Against The Brooklyn Nets

Nov 19, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) takes a shot against Brooklyn Nets forwards Dorian Finney-Smith (28) and Cameron Johnson (2) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

From there, Mase joined in to agree with Cam. “Just for that? My goodness […] I mean, people gotta be responsible for their words but I think if you know these guys are playing, it should be taken a little bit lighter. It’s not like he said it towards anybody living a certain way. He was just joking,” he said.

Cam’ron & Mase Speak On LaMelo Ball’s Fine

Ball has already apologized for the comment. “Before we get started, I just want to address the comment yesterday. I really didn’t mean anything [by it] and don’t want to offend anybody. I’ve got love for everybody, and I don’t discriminate,” he told reporters during a postgame interview after the Hornets’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Check out Cam’ron’s full comments on LaMelo Ball’s fine below.

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