It must have felt pretty surreal for rapper Gunna to log onto Instagram on Sunday before realizing that Rihanna, one of the most famous celebrities on the planet, dressed up as him for Halloween.
The rapper has often gone viral for his extravagant outfits during Fashion Week, most recently stepping out in New York wearing a pair of Rick Owens boots with shorts, a lace shirt, black shades, and chains. His ‘fit was clowned across the internet, but stylists and fashion lovers celebrated Gunna’s bold choice. It turns out that Rihanna was a big fan of the ensemble because she wore the exact same thing and recreated his poses on Halloween, sharing some pictures on Instagram.
“Nawwwww she OD,” wrote Gunna as he reacted to her costume. “Heard u RiRi.”
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He was so impressed by RiRi’s Halloween portrayal that he actually changed his profile picture to her picture, and we wouldn’t be surprised if he keeps that as his avatar for the coming months. Most people in the world would do the same if Rihanna dressed as them for Halloween, so we’ll let Gunna have his fan-boy moment.
What did you think of Rihanna’s Gunna costume? Did she nail the look, and should Wunna choose one of Rih’s classic looks to return the favor next Halloween?
According to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III was involved in a car accident this morning that left one person dead.
In a statement released earlier today, the LVMPD said that, “On November 2, at approximately 3:39 a.m., the LVMPD responded to a traffic collision near the intersection of South Rainbow Boulevard and South Spring Valley Parkway, involving a Chevrolet Corvette and a Toyota Rav4.”
The LVMPD continued to reveal that, upon finding the Toyota on fire, one deceased victim (whose name has yet to be revealed) was located inside the vehicle. The driver of the Corvette was identified as Ruggs III, who reportedly remained on the scene, and “showed signs of impairment.”
Ruggs III was transported to UMC hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, and will reportedly be charged with “DUI resulting in death.”
Upon the news of Ruggs’ involvement both the Raiders and National Football League have issued statements, and offered their condolences to the family of the deceased.
“The Raiders are aware of an accident involving Henry Ruggs III that occured this morning in Las Vegas. We are devastated by the loss of life and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s family. We are in the process of gathering information and will have no further comment at this time,” the Raiders said.
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim of this horrific tragedy,” a spokesman for the NFL said. “We will continue to gather facts and monitor the matter under our policies, but our thoughts at this time are with those impacted by this devastating incident.”
Things are coming full circle for DaBaby, just when you thought he was canceled. Earlier today, CEO of LGBTQ+ organization Relationship Unleashed, Gwendolyn D. Clemons, revealed that she and others from the non-profit signed off on DaBaby’s appearance at Rolling Loud New York this past weekend. Remember, this was the first time he returned to the Rolling Loud stage since his infamous remarks in Miami. Clemons explained how she felt that DaBaby had genuinely learned from his ignorant statements and grew from the experience.
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It looks like this means DaBaby will be going on a full-fledged tour this winter, thanks to Rolling Loud. The rapper announced the Live Show Killa tour which is set to begin at the end of November in Chicago, IL before wrapping up in Los Angeles in Feb. 2022. The rapper will be blessing other major cities like Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Detroit during the tour, as well. “THE SHOW YOU THOUGHT YOU’D SEE AGAIN,” DaBaby wrote in the caption for the tour announcement.
Pre-sale tickets for the tour go on sale this Thursday, November 4th at 10 a.m. while tickets for the general public will be available on Nov. 5th at the same time.
Check out the tour dates for DaBaby’s Live Show Killa Tour below. Will you be copping tickets? Let us know in the comment section.
According to DDG, 18-year-old “Gucci Flip Flops” rapper Bhad Bhabie is “lowkey” slept on. The Florida native found her way into stardom after a 2016 appearance on Dr. Phil, and since then, she’s continued to be a viral sensation.
The “Hood Melody” rapper sent a tweet out on Monday afternoon saying, “n*ggas be sleeping on Bhad Bhabie lowkey” followed by a flame emoji. The post has since earned over 3,000 likes and nearly 200 retweets, seemingly co-signing DDG’s opinion.
Others who don’t enjoy the “Bestie” rapper’s music were quick to flock to the replies and express their distaste. “Rare L,” one viewer wrote above a meme of a disappointed looking man. “Delete this,” another person joked.
“She ain’t gonna let u hit + make better music,” one ruthless Twitter user said to DDG. “Tell her to drop a freestyle and let’s hear it,” @LeanCcups posted, throwing shade at BB.
While she obviously has her haters, Bhad Bhabie has been experiencing 15 minutes of fame over on TikTok. For the last few weeks, her verse from “22 (Remix)” has been trending. In a hilarious clip, the 18-year-old took a video of herself listening to the track, asking viewers why they like the verse as she feels that it “sucks.”
Thanks to a mirror strategically placed in the background, we then see Bhabie launch into an all-out twerk fest, even shaking her booty while in a handstand. Several people have since recreated the trend on the app, only further proving DDG’s point.
Do you think that Bhad Bhabie is lowkey slept on, or is DDG reaching? Let us know.
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There are only so many people in the world that deal with pressure as Maxo Kream does. Through projects like 2018’s Punken, 2019’s Brandon Banks, and now Weight Of The World, the rapper reveals the causes o these pressures as well as what often pushes him through them. In an interview with Complex’s Andre Gee, he explained how the three albums relate to each other and further his goal of helping fans understand what goes on in his world. “I feel like Brandon Banks coming after Punken allowed my fans to understand Punken more,” he said. “So now, with this one, you’ll understand what’s going on from Brandon Banks, like where I left off.”
Throughout Weight Of The World, Maxo delivers clarity for his previous work, as well as clarity towards his current position and his hopeful future. The album presents a man who must balance the multiple worlds he’s immersed in as a family man, supportive friend, experienced gang member, and rapper, as well as the responsibility that arrives when these worlds collide — intentionally or not. He details the collision of the streets and family through the tragic death of his brother Mmadu, which he details on “Trips,” and his success as a rapper providing a better lifestyle for his family and friends, allowing them to live a life away from danger. His hopeful future is captured on “Mama’s Purse” when he raps, “I was tryna buy her love, but I really made it worse / Put a price tag on her love but can’t afford how much it’s worth.” Behind the tough persona lives a man who yearns to provide greener pastures filled with “greener knots” to his inner circle, even if the cost is more than he ever imagined.
While Brandon Banks covered Maxo’s childhood, growth, and his clashes with both loved ones (his father specifically) and the streets, on Weight Of The World, he’s a well-established man with a family of his own in the making. However, now his conflicts are with those who doubt his legitimacy and commitment to the lifestyle he often raps about. On “They Say,” just three songs into the album, he rhymes, “And they say Maxo a b*tch, they say Maxo a h*e / He got rich and he dipped, don’t come around no more / They say he switched on his clique, yeah, he turned on his bros / And he ain’t pimpin’ a b*tch, he out here trickin’ on h*es.” In response, Maxo sets the record straight with a menacing display of his receipts. “Like we ain’t slang that rock for paper, totin’ scissors,” he quips. “Told you worked n****s ass off so how I owe you n****? / ‘Cross the globe, took you to my shows, done bought poles for n****s.” In Maxo’s eyes, there’s more than enough proof that he’s carried the weight of the world for people, making his doubters’ attempts to rewrite history a sure failure.
To a certain extent, Maxo insists on facing the world’s pressures rather than finding a way to diminish them. It could be because this path, as dangerous and as ruthless as it’s been, has given him everything he wanted in life and more. It’s what allows him to rap this on “Big Persona” with Tyler The Creator: “Eight figure n****, no more section 8 / Moved momma out the hood / We ain’t doin good, b*tch, we doin great.” Even when people in his inner circle beg for him to detach himself from the risks, as his mom and preacher do on “Streets Alone,” Maxo’s only response is to double down.
Maxo Kream is more than deserving of a moment to breathe freely in a world without danger. Unfortunately, it appears that Maxo was born into a world where peril lurks around the corner. For Maxo, acquiescing to these dangers is a lot like running away from your own shadow, and that’s something he will never do. “Never ran from a n****, don’t ask if my legs work,” he says on “11:59.” For more than a half-decade, Maxo Kream has explained the many responsibilities, pains, and traumas that rest on his shoulders; on Weight Of The World, the rapper insists on carrying this weight. The ups and downs of the past years gave him the strength to do so, and hasn’t buckled under this weight before, he certainly won’t now.
Weight Of The World is out now via RCA. Get it here.
Skooly is often overlooked for his influence on the game but every release makes the impact that much more clearer. Despite a pandemic, 2020 was an incredibly active year for the Atlanta rapper. He released Nobody Likes Me, as well as a live edition, and then unleashed, That Boy With The Bars. No follow-up project has been released yet but it seems like he’s preparing to give fans a body of work before 2021 comes to an end.
This week, the rapper delivered a brand new single titled, “Cracc.” Coming after a string of releases like “Love Bones” and “Hide My Love,” his new single dives deeper into his R&B influenced delivery while he pops his shit without hesitation.
Check out the latest song from Skooly below.
Quotable Lyrics I’m from the freaky On top of the hill, I’m poppin’ a pill on Peach Street Know that you thought it would be easy You gon’ have to teach me
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Method Man appears to be readying the third installment in the Meth Lab series with the release of a brand new single titled, “The Last 2 Minutes.” Following “2 Minutes Of Your Time” and “Two More Mins,” the rapper’s latest single has him connecting with battle rapper Iron Mic as they put an emphasis on bars and wordplay.
Method Man’s last project, Meth Lab Season 2: The Lithium arrived back in 2018. Meth’s dived into other ventures like comic books and more television appearances, though he has been delivering some memorable guest verses. He linked up with Conway The Machine twice in the past 18 months on “Lemon” and “Outta Line” alongside N.O.R.E.
We’ll keep you posted on any new information on Meth Lab 3. Check out “The Last 2 Minutes” below.
Quotable Lyrics She not a side thing Like Coretta, she like King And King run the palace I’m not a savage, that’s Viking Striking, Woods in my backpack, I’m high, king Spiking these crutches, I feel like I’m doing the right thing
