One of the most exciting new rappers in the UK right now is Central Cee. Since the top of the year, he’s been dumping out new singles in anticipation of his forthcoming album. “Khabib,” “Retail Therapy,” “Straight Back To It,” and “Cold Shoulder” kicked off the campaign, and now, he’s delivered 23 in its entirety. Cee puts his street tales to high-energy drill bangers with minimal features.
“I locked myself away in the studio for about two weeks,” he told Apple Music about his official debut. “I don’t really enjoy spending days in the studio much, but we set up a really good creative space, with all of my guys, a few that make music, too. So there we were: all being productive, and getting it.”
Can Chief Keef save us from World War 3? Twitter users certainly think so…
On Friday (February 25), the Chicago rapper’s name started trending on Twitter and it’s not because of his music. It’s actually because, through no fault of his own, the internet decided to nominate him for World War 3, unanimously deciding to send the drill rapper to Ukraine to fight off Vladimir Putin and Russia’s soldiers following this week’s invasion of the country.
If you click into the “Chief Keef” trend on the social media platform, you will immediately notice a large number of memes and jokes suggesting that the rapper will be sent to Ukraine to help fight off an impending world war. Some cleverly edited photos actually show him in battle as fans are convinced that the Glo Gang general can save us from doom and terror.
The memes went viral enough for the 26-year-old rapper to catch onto the trend, joking that he’s packing his bags and flying off to Ukraine.
“On the way to Ukraine,” wrote Keef on Instagram alongside a gun emoji.
Do you think that Chief Keef has what it takes to save the world from disaster? Let us know in the comments and scroll below to check out some of the most popular jokes involving Chief Keef heading to Ukraine.
The Wendy Williams Show may be gone, for now, but that’s not the end of Wendy. According to TheJasmineBrand, Williams is currently staring down a multi-million dollar podcast deal.
On Fox Soul, host Al Reynolds spoke to the forthcoming deal, citing it as “word on the streets,” emphasizing the credibility of the murmurs by stating “these are the deep deep streets.”
He added, “Now, we know that Spotify gave Joe Rogan $100 million. Everybody know that you heard it first right here on ‘Fox Soul,’ that I think that Wendy Williams is up to something and that’s why she’s not posting or anything. I think this is a lead-up to a bigger announcement that we’re going to see coming down the pipe on her newfound home.”
In fall 2022, Sherri Shepherd will officially host her own talk show. Titled Sherri, the show will replace The Wendy Williams Show. According to Variety, Williams is currently battling health-related issues. Sherri will be produced by the same company behind Wendy Williams, Debmar-Mercury of Lionsgate. During her hiatus, Shepherd has been one of many guest hosts that have rotated throughout the season. Sherri Shepherd will executive produce her new show with her producing partner, Jawn Murray. The Wendy Williams Show executive producer and showrunner, David Perler, will join Sherri.
Last week, Williams made headlines when she filed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo over claims made by a former employee who claimed Wendy Williams denied her access to “Wendy’s financial matters.”
According to the lawsuit, the bank withheld access to her “financial assets for weeks without presenting her or her counsel with an acceptable reason or evidence to support its judgment.” Wells Fargo is also accused of failing to honor her power of attorney, prompting Williams to pursue a restraining order against the bank. Williams also asked the court to “reopen any frozen accounts or assets” and provide him “access to all associated statements.” Williams also requested that the bank be barred from “freezing any and all assets including funds that have been withdrawn and/or withheld.”
On this date in 1993, KRS-One and the rest of the Boogie Down Productions crew dropped the Sex And Violence album, which was the fifth and last album put out by the pioneering Bronx-based Hip Hop collective.
The album produced less than lackluster sales, partially, according to KRS, because of his incident where he threw PM Dawn rapper Prince B off the stage during one of their performances. Kris also used this album to address his beef with X-Clan because of KRS’ proclamation of humanism rather than embracing X-Clan’s aggressive form of Afrocentricity.
This album touched on many of the social issues of the time, including the rape trial of Mike Tyson on “Say Gal,” “Build And Destroy,” where he addressed his humanist views and “13 And Good,” where Kris talks about the commonality of statutory rape.
Salute to “The Teacher” and the rest of BDP including Prince Paul, Heather B and Kenny Parker for making this album an underground classic!
Smoke DZA and his RFC crew members Nym Lo and 183rd have announced a new project, Driplomatic Immunity, which will be launched on 3/4/22. The announcement comes with the project’s first track, “Trust Issues.” Rome Streetz makes the lone cameo appearance on Driplomatic Immunity.
“When I locked in with my brothers (Nym Lo & 18rd) to do this project I wanted to give the world the best representation of what uptown sounds and looks like in just eight songs” DZA asserted. “We represent of the heart of the hustlers… this is Driplomatic Immunity.”
Smoke DZA recently collaborated with producer Real Bad Man to release “Mood Swings,” which was released ahead of the announcement. DZA and RBM have recently produced a new video for “Run It,” which you can watch below.
Conway the Machine has officially released his major-label debut album God Don’t Make Mistakes, released via Shady Records.
The new album features appearances and production from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Benny The Butcher, Westside Gunn, Jill Scott, T.I., Beanie Sigel, Hit-Boy, The Alchemist, Daringer, Beat Butcha, Bink, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Novel, Keisha Plum, Cosmo Beats, and Conway’s Drumwork label artists Jae Skeese and 7xvethegenius.
The new album serves as Conway‘s origin story equipped with stories of decisions and battling inner demons, while also celebrating wins, love, and losses.
“It was tough opening up doors that I haven’t opened up in a while. This is my story and sharing it all with the world is different for me, but I was happy to do it” Conway states. “I know fans will love it.”
My Block Inc. introduces the first single of 2022 from singer-songwriter JoiStaRR of, “Love Story.” On JoiStaRR’s Vevo channel, the new track is accompanied by a compelling music video. The new single is available for listening on all streaming platforms.
“Love Story” is written by Joi “JoiStaRR” Campbell and produced by Warryn Campbell of My Block Inc. Charlie Bereal and Kenny Bereal assist as writers and co-producers. SRG-ILS Group distributes the single.
“Love Story” will stoke excitement in true R&B lovers. JoiStaRR’s new single will be a delight to her existing fan base, while also serving as a proper introduction to new fans. “Love Story” is a soulful audio experience, blending JoiStaRR’s stellar vocals with energetic live instruments, flowing through the lyrics of love and loyalty. All relationships come with ups and downs, “Love Story” offers a healthy approach to the ride-or-die love in the lyrics: “Let’s make a deal / and if you stay true, I’ll stay down for real.”
In the video, the sunny skies and palm trees of California line a street leading us to JoiStaRR singing her story on the roof, while also showing the battle a relationship goes through on the street level. In the end, love of the likes of Romeo & Juliet and Bonnie and Clyde makes it through.
If this is your introduction to JoiStaRR, she has already had a hell of a career, earlier on tour with Kanye West. In addition to being a Grammy-nominated songwriter, JoiStaRR is an actress. JoiStaRR has written songs with a variety of artists including Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Price, Estelle, Musiq Soulchild, Mary Mary, Brandy, and more. Her unique vocals may also be heard on tracks by PJ Morton, Vindata, fun., The Game, Rick Ross, Dr. Dre, and Ghostface Killah, among others.
The focus for JoiStaRR is now on her music and work as an actress. She co-starred in the Harlem drama Strive with Danny Glover and was a cast member in the We’re The Campbells docuseries on TV One.
For more information on JoiStaRR, follow her on social media @JoiStaRR.
Following his performances at all three Rolling Loud festivals last year, Los Angeles-born rapper R-Mean returns with his new single “Yalla Habibi,” featuring French Montana and produced by Scott Storch.
Meaning “Let’s go baby” in Arabic, “Yalla Habibi” is a term of endearment used primarily in Middle Eastern communities. R-Mean and French Montana bring an international flair to their new single, getting to the money together for the celebratory record. This comes after R-Mean’s recently released single “King James” with Jeremih, and it precedes an incoming stream of steady releases from the rapper. He has recently clocked in work with everybody from Nas, Offset, Ty Dolla $ign, and more, signaling a strong 2022 campaign.
Listen to R-Mean’s latest single below and let us know what you think in the comments.
Quotable Lyrics:
Habibi Yalla Smoking on that ganja I know she got a man, seen him driving in his Honda Pull up in the beast, yeah, you dealing with a monster That booty so big, must be that kebab and vodka
