Drake Celebrates Canada Day & Seems Unbothered By Rick Ross Incident With OVO Fans

Happy Canada Day to everyone celebrating, and Drake is certainly taking it upon himself to lead this joyful holiday with some social media posts. Moreover, he took to his Instagram Story and main feed to post some footage of him and his friends chilling out under a bright sun at his Embassy property in Toronto. It seems like the “Wick Man” MC was having a great time, something that was probably bolstered by some new developments in his beef with many other rappers in 2024. A group of fans in Vancouver, Canada recently attacked one of his current rivals, former quintessential collaborator Rick Ross, and his crew for allegedly trying to play Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” at a festival.

We don’t really know how Drake actually feels about that situation… but folks have their theories, of course. Even 50 Cent swooped in to troll Rick Ross over this, and OVO die-hards have had a field day rejoicing in this revenge. Of course, we’re not advocating for violence in any capacity, and fans would do well to remember that. But it goes to show that this battle runs much deeper than a couple of songs, at least for a lot of people out there.

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Drake’s Social Media Posts For Canada Day

Meanwhile, other hip-hop artists are still siding with Kendrick Lamar in the Drake battle, and the most recent example of this is Too $hort (an L.A. native, for the record). “I like the way a lot of people stood up and rode with the homie [Lamar] in this one. Because it seemed like he was supposed to be the underdog,” he told Billboard on the 2024 BET Awards red carpet. “I think he held his own pretty good. I think that in this situation… none of us would dispute that this battle was amongst two really good artists.”

Also, Too $hort suggested that “gangster Drake” is over, but that he still loves “R&B Drake,” as he’s been into Drizzy’s music ever since “the most beautiful woman in the world” put him onto his Comeback Season mixtape in the late 2000s. “The ladies are good judges of what good music is. They dictate a lot of stuff in the industry, so I say kudos to Drake ’cause I wouldn’t have never knew about your music if it wasn’t for the baddest of the baddies,” he remarked.

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Offset Essential Songs

Offset, one-third of the iconic rap trio Migos, has cut out a distinct space for himself in hip-hop. With a versatile flow and a knack for crafting memorable hooks, Offset has consistently delivered hits. Beyond his contributions to Migos, Offset’s solo work reveals a depth and complexity that cements his status as a formidable artist in his own right. Moreover, Offset’s influence extends far beyond his individual tracks. They impact the broader rap scene with his innovative approach. By exploring five of his essential songs, we can gain a deeper understanding of his artistic evolution. These tracks highlight his solo achievements and his ability to collaborate and elevate the music of those around him.

1. “Ric Flair Drip”

Released in 2017 as part of the collaborative album Without Warning with Metro Boomin and 21 Savage, this track quickly became a standout hit. The song’s beat, produced by Metro Boomin, complements Offset’s confident lyrics. Named after the iconic wrestler Ric Flair, the track encapsulates a lavish lifestyle filled with luxury and bravado.

The impact of “Ric Flair Drip” extended beyond the music charts. It also became a popular anthem in clubs and social media. Offset’s seamless flow and charismatic presence in the song helped solidify his reputation as a solo artist capable of dominating hip-hop. The track’s success is a testament to Offset’s versatility and his ability to create music that resonates with a wide audience.

2. “Clout” (Featuring Cardi B)

A highlight from Offset’s debut solo album Father of 4 (2019), this track features a dynamic collaboration with his wife, Cardi B. The song addresses the culture of seeking fame and attention at any cost. Both artists delivered sharp critiques through their verses. The chemistry between Offset and Cardi B is palpable, adding an extra layer of intensity and authenticity to the track. “Clout” received widespread acclaim for its hard-hitting lyrics and catchy production. The accompanying music video, featuring striking imagery, further amplified the song’s message and appeal. “Clout” stands out as a powerful statement in Offset’s catalog.

3. “Red Room”

“Red Room,” released in 2019, is one of the most introspective tracks in Offset’s solo career. The song delves into his personal experiences, addressing trauma, survival, and growth themes. The haunting production, characterized by somber melodies and a steady beat, provides a fitting backdrop for Offset’s reflective lyrics. Futher, in “Red Room,” Offset opens up about his upbringing, brushes with the law, and his struggles on his path to success. This track stands out for its raw honesty and emotional depth, offering fans a glimpse into the rapper’s life and mindset beyond his public persona. By sharing his story, Offset connects with listeners on a deeper level and solidifies his place as a multifaceted artist capable of blending vulnerability with hard-hitting rap.

4. “Bad And Boujee” (With Migos, Featuring Lil Uzi Vert)

As a defining moment for Migos, “Bad and Boujee” catapulted the group to international fame upon its release in 2016. Offset’s iconic opening verse set the tone for the track, showcasing his rapid-fire delivery and impeccable flow. The song’s catchy hook, combined with its trap-influenced production by Metro Boomin, made it an instant hit.

Additionally, the success of “Bad and Boujee” was immense, dominating charts and social media and even becoming a viral meme. Offset’s contribution was crucial, with his distinctive style and memorable lines driving much of the song’s appeal. This track solidified Migos’ place in mainstream hip-hop and highlighted Offset’s standout abilities within the group, paving the way for his successful solo endeavors.

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The Foreign Exchange Reunite For The First Time In 6 Years For “The Grey / I Couldn’t Love You More (Dub)”

Underground rapper/producer duo The Foreign Exchange is back with a fresh set of tracks called “The Grey / I Couldn’t Love You More”. This is the most recent offering from rapper of Little Brother, Phonte, and Dutch producer Nicolay. It is their first under this moniker in a little over six years, as it follows up on the single “June”, which dropped on the fourth of that month in 2018. In terms of projects, The Foreign Exchange’s last offering was a 2017 tape called Hide&Seek. In usual fashion, you are getting great material from Phonte and Nicolay, as both tracks in this two pack go over extremely well.

Overall, “The Grey” offers up a little more in terms of lyrical substance. However, the more subdued “I Couldn’t Love You More” is still a rich listening experience thanks to the production from Nicolay. The latter, according to HipHopDX, is actually a remake of R&B legend Sade’s track of the same name. Tigallo is responsible for the rendition and does a great job capturing the magic of the original. So, why are The Foreign Exchange returning after a such a long hiatus? Well, this is all a part of a 20th anniversary celebration of the duo’s debut project together, Connected. Additionally, they are releasing a limited number of colored vinyls (300) to commemorate this special occasion.

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Listen To “The Grey / I Couldn’t Love You More (Dub)” By The Foreign Exchange

Quotable Lyrics From “I Couldn’t Love You More (Dub)”:

Be my darling
Be the one
I wouldn’t wanna lay or ever love
With another, with another, babe
If everyone in the world
Could give me what I wanted

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Sexyy Red’s 2024 BET Awards Performance Looked Presidential Plus Wardrobe Malfunction

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Sexyy Red, performed at the 2024 BET Awards. The 26-year-old, “We Go Together” rapper kicked off her set with “U My Everything,” although the track features Drake, he didn’t make a surprise appearance. Dripped in striking red she was flanked by a live band and dancers in red dresses.

The performance then transitioned into her 2023 hit “SkeeYee,” then things got presidential as the “Sexyy Red For President 2024” emblem lit up the stage floor. She serious, ya’ll. 

About that wardrobe malfunction … During her set, fans posed on social to “fire her team” when her shorts had an issue after her outfit change. In the moment, Sexyy Red barely let it affect her as she rapidly zipped the shorts as she ran down the stage. Even unbuttoned, she barely missed a beat and twerked to the satisfaction of most of the crowd.

ICYMI, Sexyy Red has had a monumental year. Back in May, she released her latest mixtape, “In Sexyy We Trust,” featuring collaborations with Drake, Lil Baby, Mike WiLL Made-It, and VonOff1700. The project debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard 200, selling 27,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.

Despite her rising popularity, Jermaine Dupri expressed his concern about her first-week sales, seeing them as indicative of negative industry trends. “People gotta stop lying,” JD told Steve Stoute at SelectCon in Atlanta. “The industry still tries to make you believe that if you’re a hot artist with a single, album sales don’t matter […] In the era that I came into the music industry if you sold 28,000 copies, you didn’t get another chance to walk in the building […] There’s such a disconnect between understanding streaming and what you’re actually looking at.”

Get this, outside of her recent BET performance and new music, Sexyy Red made her debut on WWE television at the end of May. She appeared on an episode of WWE NXT, where she unveiled the new WWE NXT Women’s North American Championship and announced her role as host for their Battleground event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. She also escorted WWE NXT Champion Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans to their main event tag team match against the Scottish faction Gallus.

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Lionsgate’s ‘1992’ In Theaters, Starring Tyrese Gibson, Executive Produced by Snoop Dogg

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Lionsgate’s 1992, the upcoming action-crime thriller starring Tyrese Gibson and directed by Ariel Vromen (The Iceman) and co-starring Ray Liotta in one of his final film roles, will be released in theaters on August 30, with the legendary hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg boarding the film to executive produce through his Death Row Pictures banner. The announcement was jointly made today byAdam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, as well as Gibson and Snoop Dogg.

Snoop Dogg said, “1992 was a life-changing time for me, from ‘Deep Cover’ to ‘The Chronic.’ But as things in my life were coming together, everything in LA was coming apart. 1992 is a heist movie that really captures all of that. This movie is about an LA moment. Ariel made an outstanding film that depicts this moment in time. From my first encounter with Tyrese in Baby Boy to the performance in 1992, I had to be a part of this. And it’s only fitting that the film come out under Death Row Pictures as Death Row is synonymous with LA culture in the 90’s, ya dig? 🎥🔥🎬

“Snoop is one of the most beloved figures in entertainment and I could not be more thankful that he chose to join our project,” said Gibson. “Ray Liotta blessed all of us in life while doing this film. For 1992 to be Ray’s last offering, we all feel so fortunate to have captured such a masterful and chilling performance.”

“I’m grateful to have had a front row seat to the infectious enthusiasm and talent Tyrese has brought to the many projects we’ve worked on together over the years,” said Fogelson. “And my immense admiration of the cultural icon that is Snoop Dogg has lasted 30 years and counting. So it’s a special thrill that he has come on board to executive produce 1992. He clearly has found a personal connection to the material, which makes his team at Death Row Pictures the perfect partners.”

Starring Tyrese Gibson, Clé Bennett, Dylan Arnold, Christopher A’mmanuel, Michael Beasley, Ori Pfeffer, Tosin Morohunfola, Oleg Taktarov, with Scott Eastwood, and Ray Liotta in one of his final film roles, 1992 is directed by Ariel Vromen from a screenplay by Sascha Penn and Ariel Vromen and a story by Sascha Penn. It is produced by Ariel Vromen, Andreas Rommel, Maurice Fadida, Sascha Penn, and Adam Kolbrenner.

In 1992, Mercer (Tyrese Gibson) is desperately trying to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son (Christopher A’mmanuel) amidst the turbulent 1992 LA uprising following the Rodney King verdict. Across town, another father and son (Ray Liotta and Scott Eastwood) put their own strained relationship to the test as they plot a dangerous heist to steal catalytic converters, which contain valuable platinum, from the factory where Mercer works. As tensions rise in Los Angeles and chaos erupts, both families reach their boiling points when they collide in this tense crime-thriller.

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Stars Turn Up at Rémy Martin and Saadiq’s BET Weekend XO Night Celebration

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Last Thursday, Rémy Martin and Saadiq hosted the BET Weekend XO Night Celebration at The Highlight Room in Los Angeles. The event attracted a star-studded crowd, with notable attendees including Blxst, Ty Dolla $ign, Joony, Wiz Khalifa, and Shaboozey. The glamorous night saw celebrities mingling with guests, enjoying music, and celebrating the lead-up to the BET Awards. The Highlight Room was excited as the stars turned up, making the event an unforgettable part of the BET Weekend festivities.

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Anime Lover Logic Has Teamed With Crunchyroll For A New ‘Cowboy Bebop’-Inspired Streetwear Collection

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Logic has long been a huge anime guy, and now he’s teamed up with one of the industry’s biggest US-based titans — anime-focused streaming service Crunchyroll — and one of his favorite shows, Cowboy Bebop. As for what they’re doing: It’s a new streetwear collection partnership inspired by the classic show.

The following 11 Crunchyroll exclusives are included in the collection: See You Space Cowboy T-shirt, Sympathy for the Devil T-shirt, Logic and Radical Ed Smiley T-shirt, The Crew T-shirt, Logic and the Crew-neck Sweatshirt, Logic and the Crew Sweatshirt, Cowboy Bebop 1998 Hoodie, Varsity Jacket, Beanie, Corduroy Hat, Skate Deck, and Poster. The collection is available to pre-order now on the Crunchroll online store.

Logic offered a statement, saying, “Anime was there for me when I was growing up in a drug and violence-ridden childhood and household. I discovered anime through Cowboy Bebop, and would later go on to befriend the voice of Spike Spiegel, Steve Blum, and collaborate with him on various albums, which is a dream come true. Without Cowboy Bebop, there is no Logic. I just hope that collabing with Cowboy Bebop and Crunchyroll will allow me to introduce a lot more of my fans who might not be hip to Cowboy Bebop, and vice versa, and hope that a bunch of people out there who love Cowboy Bebop will realize I’m making fun anime nerd albums.”