Month: November 2021

During his headlining performance on Friday night at Rolling Loud New York, North Carolina rapper J. Cole went through some of his biggest songs and delighted the crowd of thousands, who stuck around throughout a torrential downpour to watch him on the main stage. The Dreamville artist didn’t disappoint, moving through a medley of his older records mixed in with newer songs from The Off-Season. When it came time for Cole to perform his Bas-assisted track “100 Mil,” he admitted that he embellished many of his lyrics in the song, but maintains that it doesn’t lose any meaning.

During a lull between songs, Cole introduced “100 Mil” by telling his fans that the record isn’t entirely sincere, saying, “This next song, this next song contains a high level of… it’s a large amount… it’s a very big quantity of cap in this next song,” said Cole. “I ain’t gon’ lie, I’m doing a lot of capping in this next song, it’s a lot of exaggeration of the truth. But the spirit behind this song, the message behind this motherfucking song is 100% true. What this song is about is, it don’t matter how far you get in this life, how successful you become, how much money you make, don’t lose that hunger, drive, passion for that shit that got you there in the first place. New York City, don’t do it.”

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Cole didn’t clarify which part of the song he’s lying in, but he might just be trying to skirt away from the IRS in time for tax season. J. Cole is one of the most successful rappers in the world, and it’s very likely that he’s surpassed the $100 million mark from his music, so it’s unclear which part of the song is cap.

Listen to him introduce the record below, and revisit “100 Mil” underneath.

After a year and a half of speculation, rumors, and “sources” divulging what allegedly occurred back in July 2020, Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion will have their day in court. The former friends were once posting their escapades online but after Megan was shot in the foot outside of a Kylie Jenner party, there was a great divide. 

Megan famously accused Lanez of being the person who pulled the trigger while he adamantly denied that he was responsible. Also inside of the vehicle during the time of the shooting were Megan’s ex-best friend Kelsey Nicole and reportedly another person. 

Today (November 3), news circulated that after talks of a potential plea deal, Lanez’s attorneys could not agree on terms so they would be going to trial. We reported on the news much like dozens of other outlets, including XXL. On Twitter, they wrote, “JUST IN: Tory Lanez unable to reach plea deal in alleged Megan Thee Stallion shooting case, will have to give live testimony. He is facing nearly 23 years in prison.” The tweet caught Lanez’s attention and he wanted to set the record straight.

“The wording of this is amazingly inaccurate . I wasn’t ‘UNABLE’ to do anything,” he said. “They offered what they offered so I wouldn’t goto TRIAL and I DECLINED , It’s very simple … and no I will not be giving any live testimony please report real news and accurate facts . ciao.” He added that he has been trying to walk a straighter path.

“Truly been staying out the way and becoming more of a positive person to myself and others …. allow me to continue. That’s all I ask.” Check it out below.

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As best friends who grew up together and are now in a hitmaking Rap duo, fans expect JT and Yung Miami to be joined at the hip. The two women have their own lives, relationships, and families, but when one makes a move without the other, people are quick to assert that there is trouble brewing.

However, JT was recently on Instagram Live where she once again assured the public that she and Yung Miami are as thick as thieves while explaining that they have a friendship where they allow one another to flourish as individuals.

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“So ya’ll never see me around my friends unless it’s at work but no, it’s not a problem and I am very, very, very chill,” said JT. “It come from life experiences. It’s nothing personal. Like, when you go through different sh*t in life and different changes and transitions, you become another person sometimes.”

“If I’m with my friends, I’m turnt up… I don’t always put it on my page,” she added. “Y’all are weird with that.” She explained that people continue to try to somehow pit her against Yung Miami or question their friendship just became they aren’t around each other all of the time or don’t post about one another. She accused critics of not having friends who allow them to be themselves without them.

“You got different friends for different things,” JT stated before saying of Yung Miami, “That’s not my friend, that’s my sister. I literally support her in everything she do.” Watch the clip below.

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His team may have lost the World Series yesterday, but Travis Scott was still in his hometown giving back. The rapper regularly showcases his charitable efforts and this time, he was in Houston unveiling a campus garden at the Young Elementary school. According to Houston Public Media, this garden will be one of many at schools across the city in an effort to teach students about nutrition, gardening, and agriculture.

“Hopefully, you know, it gives these kids some sort of inspirational thing to do every day, and kind of help them look forward to the future,” said the rapper.

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He also dedicated the garden to his grandmother who was beaming by his side at the family-friendly ceremony. Reports state that “Miss Sealie’s Corner” is a gazebo at the location.

“We grew up not too far from here on Rosehaven. She used to have a garden in her backyard that looked similar to this,” Scott said. “All she did was make flowers for people around the neighborhood and for family and mostly for anyone that asked, so it’s kinda crazy that we’re able to bring this to the elementary school and allow kids to have that same experience.”

After he took pictures and shook hands, later that evening, he surprised a roaring audience of fans when he joined SZA onstage during her concert. Check out a few highlights from both events below.

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“He came, he saw, and he left,” is a phrase that could pretty much sum up Jay-Z’s experience on Instagram. It was 24 hours ago when the internet imploded after Hov finally added his name to the growing list of celebrities launching Instagram accounts. Jay-Z is one of a handful of mega-famous and-or wealthy figures who avoid social media at all costs. In a time when it seems as if famous figures are showing all sides of their luxury lifestyles to flex on their peers and the poor, Jay keeps his business offline. 

However, after he went live on IG, millions of posts were made about the Roc Nation mogul’s page. Within three hours, he amassed over 1 million followers.

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Beyonce has been on Instagram for years and never followed anyone until her husband’s arrival. He returned the favor and offered one post about The Harder They Fall, the star-studded film he helped produce. Jay-Z has been spotted at several events to aid in promoting the movie, and on the eve of its arrival to Netflix, it seems that he was willing to add his face to Instagram.

Now that the premiere has come and gone and The Harder They Fall has become one of the top streaming films on Netflix at the moment, Jay-Z has bowed out. Fans noticed that Hov’s page has been taken down just as quickly as it arrived. Maybe with the next big Jay-Z project, we will see his return. 

The R&B ladies are ready for yet another Summer Walker season as the singer prepares for her next release. After weeks of hyping up her new record, we’re now 24 hours away from hearing Summer’s sophomore studio effort, Still Over It. Her debut Over It was released around this time back in 2019 and climbed to the No. 1 spot its first week. 

Walker has already delivered her JT-assisted single “Ex For a Reason,” and now she’s back to preview her upcoming release by sharing a snippet of her collaboration with Ari Lennox.

On Instagram Live, Summer played a track reportedly titled “Unloyal.” In the clip that has been shared online, the Dreamville songbird can be heard singing about a “childish” man who believes she is going to “stand on by and watch you waste my time, I am too damn fine.” In addition to listening to bits of Still Over It, Summer Walker also answered questions from fans who tuned in for the 30-minute surprise appearance.

Check out the clip as well as the Livestream below and let us know if you’re excited to hear Still Over It also featuring Lil Durk, Pharrell, and Omarion, along with an outro prayer from Ciara.

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There are some who live by the creed that there is no such thing as bad publicity, and that seems to be working out in this trolling exchange between Drake and YK Osiris. Drake has been back to his grind following the release of Certified Lover Boy and the album remains in the top spots across the charts. Several artists would love for Drake to pen a social media post about them, but tonight (November 3), YK Osiris has Drizzy’s spotlight.

To be fair, it was Osiris who pulled the first move by sharing a mirror selfie that showed his heart-shaped Certified Lover Boy-inspired hairline. The caption was enough to make YK Osiris a trending topic.

“Certified lover thug,” the singer penned. Osiris also dropped off a series of photos and videos that showed he was enjoying the nightlife in Miami, adding that he paid $1,500 for his haircut. Drake was amused enough by YK Osiris’s antics to give him billboard space on his Instagram Story.

“Burnt tf out [crying laughing emojis],” wrote Drizzy over one of Osiris’s photos. “You really are one of one.” This interaction is an extension of their previous trolling exchange after Drake beat YK Osiris in basketball. Previously, Osiris challenged rake to a boxing match. 

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The romance between Asian Doll and Jackboy seems to be moving along nicely, at least that is what fans believe. The pair have confirmed that they are together and have been spotted holding hands while enjoying time at the fair, but this new relationship has not stopped Asian Doll from speaking about her love for King Von.

Asian Doll has publicly mourned her ex and as we’re just days away from the one-year anniversary since he was murdered, she has been increasing those conversations about Von. This evening g(November 3), a video of Doll circulated showing her discussing the type of man she wants to be with, and those that “crash out or pass away” aren’t on her radar.

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“I’m not even riding his d*ck, but it’s j just like, what I’ve seen and just what I’ve heard, it’s just none of that,” she said in the video. “So, I like what the f*ck I like. I done had the most handsomest boyfriend. Von looked better than every rapper. I had that. Look what I dealt with. C’mon now. Use your head. I’m not going back down that road. I’m not dealing with nobody who I just feel like is finna just crash out or pass away. That’s stupid.”

“But that’s just me. You see how I’m on this b*tch talkin’ ’bout my life? Worry ’bout y’all life.” Meanwhile, Keema, the mother of one of Von’s children, indirectly responded to Asian Doll’s comments. On her Instagram Story, Keema seemingly objected to the rapper’s choice of words.

“My Babydaddy didn’t ‘crash out & die‘ he served his purpose in life & when God felt like it was his time, he called him home. [praying hands emoji],” Kemma wrote. “No it wasn’t ideal for us but that’s not for us to determine!” Let’s just say Asian Doll wasn’t happy with that post. Check it out below.

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