Month: July 2021

YFN Lucci Has Help Looking For A New Lady Friend From Prison

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Atlanta rapper and singer YFN Lucci’s legal troubles seem to have no end in sight as he remains behind bars as part of a 105 count gang indictment. Lucci maintains his innocence, though he doesn’t have much to fill his time as he sits in prison without bond. Still, the rapper seems to have officially given up on his tumultuous romance with 22-year-old Reginae Carter.

A recording of a call the rapper’s friend received from Lucci via jail, was posted to Instagram yesterday, which finds  Lucci seemingly single and lonely while behind bars– at least, so Lucci’s friend insinuates. 

Reginae Carter

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Reginae Carter, daughter of Lil Wayne, and YFN Lucci had been romantically involved as recently as March of this year, it seems that, since the rapper surrendered to the authorities in May, things have cooled completely between the pair.

The clip is captioned by Lucci’s male friend with “This b**** call me everyday 24/7 all da time can y’all ladies talk to dis N**** … so he can stop calling me,” thus further cementing that Reginae should move on with her hot girl Summer.

Fans took to Instagram to support the IG influencer as well, with comments like, “I hope lil sis single single. She’s too young to deal with this.” Another wrote: “She young! She don’t need to waste her life holding him down in jail.” 

Do you think these two are done for real?

Let us know and check out the video below.

G-Eazy Is Back On His BS In “At Will” With EST Gee

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It’s a union of G and Gee on “At Will,” the brand new collaboration between G-Eazy and the rising star EST Gee. Though he’s been exploring a bit of melodic territory lately, G-Eazy has decided that it’s time to get back to his Bay Area roots. For the occasion, the rapper takes to a spooky woodwind-driven banger, the perfect backdrop for some unapologetic flexing.

In that department, few can match Young Gerald’s experience, having lived the fast life while embracing the darker side of his vices. “Came in this bitch with exceptional spirit,” he spits. “Bulletproof vision, cannot let ’em kill it / Real ones acknowledge my shit ’cause they feel it.” Fresh off the release of his acclaimed new album Bigger Than Life Or Death, EST Gee holds it down to conclude the track. “I done been too close to death to be scared,” he raps, alluding to a recent shooting that left him shot in the stomach. “I get my gun when they come unprepared / money bring shy bitches right out they shell.”

It’s a simple but effective formula. Two solid verses from two solid rappers, held together nicely by a hard-hitting instrumental. Check out G-Eazy and EST Gee’s “At Will” now.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

The rest of you want me forgotten and hidden
Whoever I fuck’s automatically trendin’
She wanna F everywhere like it’s Fendi
The pussy gets killed every time like it’s Kenny

Kanye West Is Reportedly Working On Another ‘Donda’ Listening But Needs To Make It ‘Different’ From The First One

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While Kanye West has been holed up in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium finishing his album Donda, TMZ reports the extravagant producer may be planning to use the stadium once again for a listening event for the album. However, since he already did that to somewhat mixed reviews (without releasing the album, no less), TMZ’s sources say Kanye is working on ways to make the experience substantially different from that last one at the behest of Live Nation and Creative Artists Agency, which fear they won’t sell as many tickets to a redux.

Options on the table include a new stage or musical arrangement but because Kanye has been so mercurial, often changing critical details of his projects at the last minute — such as mixing his new reunion song with Jay-Z the day of the last Donda listening — no one knows quite what he’ll do. At the previous listening, he walked around the arena floor dressed in an all-crimson outfit wearing a stocking mask as the album played — something many fans both in attendance and online questioned.

Fans also poked fun at the snack menu in the suites, believing (somewhat inaccurately) that Kanye was charging listeners $50 for chicken tenders (it was actually the group price). However, given his living situation at the arena and his new release date for the album, maybe the listening should take a backseat to actually finishing the thing for the time being.

Rexx Life Raj Takes A Studio Break In His Easygoing ‘Red Lobster Biscuits’ Video

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Rexx Life Raj is back with another new entry into his weekly music releases, this time with the easygoing video for “Red Lobster Biscuits.” Opening with a cheeky disclaimer that the “the Runtz chain that Raj is wearing isn’t actually his,” the video sees Raj trying to “feel more like a real rapper” by wearing “shiny things that sparkle and glisten in the sun.” Shot at a recording session in the Hollywood Hills, the video is laid-back, while Raj’s lyrics reflect his business-first outlook and critique rapper with misleading images.

Raj’s impressive streak of releases has included at least a new song each Friday, along with the video for “Lockheed Martin” and the three-song EP, Untitled, which he says helped him to get through the pandemic despite not creating as much new material as he wanted. You wouldn’t know it from his 2020 output though, which included his second California Poppy EP, as well as videos for “Tesla In A Pandemic,” “Bad Bad Bad,” “Bounty,” and “Built For Everything.”

Raj also recently told Uproxx he is working on a new project that is currently being tweaked to perfection. He plans to drop it sometime this year.

Watch Rexx Life Raj’s “Red Lobster Biscuits” video above.

Michael Che Under Fire For Insensitive Simon Biles Jokes

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Gymnast Simone Biles highly-publicized early departure from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health concerns has polarized fans of the sporting event. While some see the move as an important recognition of the significance of mental health issues, others criticized Biles for putting non-physical complications ahead of her Olympic duties.

However, those on both side of the discussion seem to agree that comedian Michael Che took his take on the situation too far when reposting insensitive jokes about Biles’ history as a sexual assault victim.

“Man, I wanna make fun of Simone Biles. I got like 3 mins of Simone Biles jokes in my head. I’m going to the [Comedy Cellar club] tonight to say them into a microphone. As the dorky kids say, I’m choosing violence,” Che initially shared with his IG followers.

Simone Biles 

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Biles was one of 150 women who accused former Olympic coach Larry Nassar of sexual assault in 2018, in a tragic court case against the predatory coach. In his quest for jokes about Biles, Che decided to highlight one of the Instagram DMs he received from a fan, who joked about Nassar’s behavior: “Larry Nassar understands Simone Biles better than anyone. He too had to quit doing what he loved at the pinnacle of his career because of mounting pressure,” read the DM, while Che added: “That’s rough. Absolutely tasteless. 9/10.”

In response to the online backlash, Che issued a not-too-serious response, even bringing up a fellow controversial news item, DaBaby, “Maaannnn, I got hacked today. Can’t believe they got me. Y’all know I only do jokes about whites and cops. [It’s] all good now, I changed my password and everything… Anyway, y’all hear about DaBaby tho? That’s crazy. Iight. See y’all in church. Imma get there early.”

Twitter users have not only criticized Che’s comments but attacked his career as a comedian.

Check out Che’s posts and some Twitter reactions below. Let us know what you think.

Fragment x Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low Release Date Revealed

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Just a couple of days ago, Travis Scott had sneakerheads going wild after dropping his Fragment x TS x Air Jordan 1 High collaboration on his website via raffle. There were very few pairs made available and now, it appears as though certain sizes are selling for upwards of $3000 USD on platforms like StockX. Needless to say, it is a shoe that fans are incredibly fond of, and it is easy to see why. Luckily, Travis isn’t finished as he also has a Fragment x TS x Air Jordan 1 Low on the way.

In fact, this new low model recently got official images via Nike, and you can check them out below. The sneaker has a similar aesthetic to the High model, although there are a few differences such as the color of the toe box and the Nike swoosh. On this shoe, we get a straightforward white base all while the overlays are black and the back heel is blue. One side has a backward cream swoosh all while the inside part is a regular black Nike insignia.

If you are hoping to get your hands on these, you will be able to cop them as of Friday, August 13th for $150 USD. These shoes will be released through the Nike SNKRS App, so be prepared for some frustrating Ls in the process.

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Bobby Shmurda’s New Dance Sparks Speculation About His Sexuality

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If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed with Bobby Shmurda, it’s that he’s going to pull out a little dance every once in a while. The “Hot N***a” artist has an array of dance moves in his arsenal and since his prison release, he’s been showing them all off on the ‘Gram. Despite a lack of new music from the New York rapper, save for a couple of features, Bobby has been keeping his fans on their toes as to when he plans to officially return to the scene. He hasn’t offered much of a hint as to when he’s dropping, but at Rolling Loud, he premiered new music, and this week, he showed off his new dance.

The sassy moves have been described as “zesty” by fans who have been doubting Bobby’s sexual orientation as of late, but it looks like he’s genuinely just having a lot of fun being a free man. Still, people are speculating that the rapper may have an announcement coming soon about his personal life and his sexual preferences because of this dance video, as well as his recent twerking on stage. 

“He been doing weird shit since he got home,” wrote one of the top commenters on The Shade Room’s video post. “He used to be a hot n***a now he js a hot girl,” joked another. “Yeah I think it’s official now lol I think I seen enough,” said another person, seemingly coming to the conclusion that Bobby is discovering himself post-prison.

Check out some of the comments underneath the video below.


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Lil Wayne Reps His Label With Blinding Young Money Chain

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If there’s one thing that rappers love, it’s their chains. And being that Lil Wayne has long taken pride in his reputation as “the best rapper alive,” at least in the eyes of some, it’s only fitting that his collection features some truly stunning pieces. Now, Weezy has added what may very well be his finest piece yet, brought to life by Elliot Eliantte and representing the dynasty he unleashed upon the game.

Eliantte shared a glimpse at the blindingly diamond-encrusted Young Money piece on his Instagram page, not that it could very well be missed. The iconic YM logo is absolutely stunning, a reminder of the label that brought us superstars like Drake and Nicki Minaj. As such, it’s only fitting that such a chain has come into the world, capturing the shining brilliance of a true hip-hop empire. 

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Don’t be surprised to see this one become a mainstay in Weezy’s wardrobe, especially with the upcoming Uproar Fest right around the corner. Set to take place on Friday, August 13th at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the concert is set to feature not only Weezy in a headlining spot, but it’s also slated to feature Young Money. Whether that means we’ll be seeing an appearance from Nicki Minaj, Drake, or Tyga remains to be seen.

What will be seen, however, is Wayne’s brand new Young Money piece. And remember, Weezy actually teased a new Young Money compilation album is in the works, so keep an eye out for news on that as well. Check it out for yourself below, and sound off if you think Weezy just secured himself one of the nicest chains in the game.

Bktherula Sticks To Her Guns On “Not Wock”

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For better or worse, no one in Hip-Hop is currently making music like Bktherula. The sensational Atlanta upstart’s breakout single “TWEAKIN’ TOGETHER” earned herself a deal with Warner Records in 2020, and before the year was out, she delivered the ambient and sonically robust mixtape Nirvana. 

This year, Bktherula has been keeping that momentum going with tracks like “Blue” and “Santanny,” and now the inimitable rising artist is back with a spacy new track titled “Not Wock.”

Like much of Bktherula’s music so far, the femcee rattles off attention-catching bars throughout “Not Wock.” They just may be a little challenging to catch at first due to Bk’s lightning-quick pace and her tendency to occupy the weaker and more unexpected pockets of her characteristically frenetic beats. While “Not Wock” is not as sonically abrasive as the previously mentioned “Blue,” it demonstrates Bktherula’s full dedication to her unique, even if jarring, style.

Get familiar with Bktherula and her off-kilter brand of rap by listening to “Not Wock” below.

Quotable Lyrics

I’m not on the market no more, I’m in love and I put in passion (Passion)
They still gon’ know it’s me, even though it’s rona or I’m maskin, ha
I don’t know how I got money, I guess you can say I attract it, yeah (I don’t know)
Ain’t no n*gga f*cking with me ’cause I am a f*cking f*ggot, yeah

Conor McGregor Grinds It Out In The Gym After Gruesome Injury

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Conor McGregor has been hit with numerous setbacks over the past couple of years and it has led to a diminished status within the UFC. After a loss to Khabib and another two defeats at the hands of Dustin Poirier, there are plenty of people out there who believe McGregor could very well be done. His latest defeat was especially troubling as he suffered a gruesome injury that involved his ankle snapping after getting leg checked on multiple occasions.

McGregor had surgery on the leg, and now, he is in the midst of a strenuous rehab that is instrumental in his recovery. It’s not going to be an easy road back, however, with some determination and a boatload of effort, McGregor could very well find himself back at the top of the UFC tier list.

Conor McGregor

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Despite everything that has happened, McGregor remains extremely determined to prove all of his doubters wrong. In fact, McGregor recently took to Instagram with a slideshow of photos from his recent session in the gym. Despite having to move around in a wheelchair with a cast on his leg, McGregor is persevering and he seems ready to take on another fight. Of course, his leg needs to heal before that happens, however, it’s obvious that McGregor still has a lot of fight left in him.

“There are no limits to what we can overcome. Find the way!” he wrote.

The UFC legend still has a long way to go before he’s back in the Octagon, although if you’re Dana White, these updates from the gym are a breath of fresh air.