Month: August 2024

DJ Scheme Teases Two New Posthumous Juice WRLD Albums

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Juice WRLD has been gone since 2019, but his music continues to dazzle listeners. He was a wildly prolific artist, which is why there have been more posthumous releases that official releases during his lifetime. Juice WRLD had a lot of music he wanted to get out. It sounds like fans will get a chance to hear more of it soon. DJ Scheme, Juice’s longtime collaborator, dropped a bombshell announcement on Twitter on August 27. He made it known that two posthumous Juice WRLD albums are in the works.

DJ Scheme told fans that he’d recently been in touch with Lil Bibby. The latter is the founder of the A Grade label that Juice WRLD was part of during his lifetime. Scheme claimed that Lil Bibby gave him an update with regards to new Juice WRLD, and that two different projects would be hitting shelves soon. The first would be an album comprised of entirely new material. The second would be a greatest “leaks” to commemorate some of the unreleased tracks that fans have heard over the years. “I know I said this before,” DJ Scheme wrote. “Bibby told me there an album and then another project full of his ‘greatest leaks.’ Jus tryna keep y’all updated.”

Read More: XXXTentacion & Juice WRLD’s Teams Seemingly Tease Posthumous Collab

Juice WRLD’s Estate Will Release Fan Favorite Leaks

Juice WRLD’s posthumous released have been well received by fans and critics. It seems like there is lots of care taken with the mastering process. Plus, the rapper left behind so much music that his estate haven’t had to resort to recycling verses. He even got a posthumous feature on an Eminem album. There has been some hiccups along the way, though. At the top of the month, producer Joshua Jaramillo sued the Juice WRLD estate over songwriting royalties. He claimed that he co-wrote the song “Girl of My Dreams” and was subsequently given the runaround when it came to residual pay.

There have been some accusations of exploitation on the part of the rapper’s estate. Especially with lead singles being released under the ghoulish title of “Already Dead.” That said, the estate claimed that Juice WRLD wanted his music to be heard and shared with the world. “There was nothing more [he] enjoyed more than delivering new music to his millions of fans around the world,” the statement read. “He left behind an astonishingly deep catalog of music that will ensure his fans will have new songs to listen to for years to come.”

Read More: Nicki Minaj Previews Drake & Juice WRLD Collabs Ahead Of Next “Pink Friday 2” Deluxe

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Bad Bunny Has Reportedly Been Cast In ‘Caught Stealing,’ Darren Aronofsky’s Next Film

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Chart-topping global music superstar, check. WWE-stamped wrestling act, check. Budding on-screen actor, check. Bad Bunny’s professional resume continues to grow. According to Deadline, the “Baticano” musician’s next movie role is in the works.

In the outlet’s exclusive report, Bad Bunny will join the cast of Darren Aronofsky’s next film, Caught Stealing. At this time, not much is known about Benito’s supposed role. However, the forthcoming motion picture is said to be a crime thriller.

All outlines describe Caught Stealing as: “A tale following main character Hank Thompson (played by Austin Butler), “a burned-out former baseball player, as he’s unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of ‘90s New York City.”

Although Bad Bunny proudly hails from Puerto Rico, the film’s rumored look into the private life of baseball players is something he surely can relate to given his own sports agency. While supporters of Bad Bunny will have to practice patience to learn more about his reportedly cameo, other details surrounding the production has been released.

As Aronofsky is locked in as its official director for Sony Pictures, the responsibility of the film’s script rests with Charlie Huston. It is said that Caught Stealing is based on Huston’s book. Protozoa has been credited as the film’s producer. Other cast members are rumored to include Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, and Will Brill.

Octavian Previews Unreleased Drake Collab During Concert: Watch

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Octavian and Drake have admired each other’s craft for years. The latter rapped along to Octavian’s “Party Here” single at a Golden Globes party as far back as 2018. Octavian returned the love by sampling Drake’s “Chicago Freestyle” on a song in May. The 6 God took note, and reposted the song on his Insta. The real one, too, not the plot twist account that’s taken the internet by storm. Drake has been keeping his fans well fed in recent weeks, but Octavian has decided to flood the streets with even more Drizzy music. He previewed an unreleased collab during a show on August 27.

First off, the concert looks wild. The footage is not the best quality, but Octavian is clearly given the fans what they came for. That said, the most exciting part is the music. Octavian dances around the stage and raps along to his verse. Then, we get to hear Drake spit. The snippet only last thirty seconds, but it’s long enough to realize that Octavian and Drake have a banger in the stash. The crowd is definitely into. It also sounds like Drizzy is doing his UK accent on the untitled song. Given that Octavian is a leading voice in the current drill scene, the decision makes sense.

Read More: Drake Backtracks After Teasing Round 2 With Kendrick Lamar

Octavian And Drake Have Been Rocking Since 2018

Drake’s passion for UK rap is undeniable. It’s arguably been the least successful in terms of scoring crossover hits, but the rapper has continued to adopt the sounds and style of drill. He dropped two drill songs on 2017’s More Life, and two more on 2020’s Dark Lane Demo Tapes. This has led to widespread criticism from UK artists who feel Drake is playing the culture vulture card. He addressed these critiques during a 2019 interview with BBC.

In Drake’s eyes, he’s helping shine a light on a sound that he loves. “That’s some real confused hater shit,” the rapper told the outlet. “I see it a lot. I’ll never understand how supporting someone’s song or going a step further and giving someone a song, linking up. I’ll never understand how that’s not viewed as something admirable.” Octavian is one of the UK rappers who agree with Drake. He gave the rapper flowers for the co-sign, but clarifies that he wants to use the co-sign to build his own brand. “It proves that it’s all possible,” he told Pitchfork. Fingers crossed we get to hear the full collab soon.

Read More: Octavian Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper

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Machine Gun Kelly Says Sean Strickland Is Just Not His ‘Type Of Guy’ After Rattling Off A Few Damning Accusations

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Sean Strickland is in for the fight of his life, and it doesn’t involve a UFC octagon. Today (August 27), Machine Gun Kelly delivered a few blows to the former champion’s public image.

During the “Lonely Road” rapper’s appearance on the Impaulsive podcast, MGK let loose on Strickland.

When host Logan Paul brought Strickland up, MGK took a moment to clap back at him following the remarks he made about him, his seemingly former fiancée Megan Fox, and her children last week (August 20) on the Verse Us With Eric Nicksick podcast.

“I don’t know this guy from a crumb of bread,” he said. “I didn’t know who he was when I met him. I got hip afterward that he’s insanely racist and homophobic and just not my type of guy, so I would have never wanted to shake his hand in the first place. If you’re comfortable as yourself, you don’t care who anybody else is and how they are.”

But that was just the start of his unloading, as he straight demanded that Strickland: “Shut the f*ck up.”

However, MGK made it clear that always he wants Strickland to lay off, he’s not done with the matter just yet. “Don’t speak on me anymore and live your life,” he said. “But you won’t, and I’m going to continue laughing at you because you’re a f*cking idiot.”

Yes, MGK is known for being a wild boy. But, in this case, it appears he’s just finishing what Strickland started. If you know anything about is back-and-forth with Eminem, MGK has proven to have amazing stamina when it comes to beefs.

Watch the full episode of the Impaulsive podcast featuring special guest Machine Gun Kelly above.

Travis Scott Drops A Video For ‘Drugs You Should Try It’ A Decade After ‘Days Before Rodeo’ Mixtape’s Initial Release

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Travis Scott’s nostalgic days are far from over. In fact, the “Yeah Yeah” rapper’s time digging through his past musical releases has just begun. Today (August 27), a new music video for a standout Days Before Rodeo track hit YouTube.

As Uproxx’s hip-hop editor Aaron Williams argues here, “Drugs You Should Try It,” is probably the strongest track on the body of work. Now, to immortalize the record, Scott gifts supporters with a visual to match its compulsive vibe.

The video for “Drugs You Should Try It” blends together the thematic nature of the mixtape’s title, Scott’s Southern upbringing by way of Texas, and his highest in the room raver persona. From flashy of Western classics to the aftermath of a chaotic party, the viewers are taken on a quick tour of Scott’s creative influences.

Before the video closes, Scott subtly nods at tour merchandise that draw inspiration from those wild nights. Instead of encouraging his fans to turn away from party favors, an inverted D.A.R.E. logo flashes on the screen. The viewers’ sobriety is respected, but just know as Scott reaches for the moon he might be on cloud nine in more ways than one.

Watch Travis Scott’s official video for the song “Drugs You Should Try It” above.

Days Before Rodeo is out now via Cactus Jack Records/Epic. Find more information here.

Jaden Smith’s Ex-Girlfriend Links Up With Diablo After Cheating Scandal

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Jaden Smith made headlines for all the wrong reasons on August 14. The rapper and Will Smith progeny was caught kissing influencer and model Khleopatre. The issue is, he was dating social media influencer Sab Zada at the time. To make matters even worse, Sab Zada was with Smith on the same Ibiza trip in which he was seen cheating. The internet’s judgement was swift, and the relationship between Jaden Smith and Zada remains unclear. It does, however, appear as though Zada is getting back at Smith.

On August 27, Sab Zada posed for photos with rapper Diablo. The two flashed a middle finger to the camera and subsequently posted it to Diablo’s Instagram Story. No caption or additional context, but it doesn’t take a detective to figure out who the fingers were intended for. Jaden Smith’s actions seemed to have a pretty major impact on Sab Zada, and understandably so. The social media influence took to Twitter after cheating rumors surfaced, and voiced her disappointment. “Maybe it’s funny for a moment but after a while, it’s just a reminder of heartache for everyone,” she wrote.

Read More: Jaden Smith & Justin Bieber’s Hug At Coachella Sparks Intimacy Debate

Jaden Smith And Sab Zada Have Dated Since 2020

Jaden Smith and Sab Zada’s relationship dates back several years. The two celebrities were first spotted together in 2020, even though they officially confirmed their romance in February 2024. Zada even went with Jaden Smith to the premiere of his father’s film, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Jaden Smith’s dating history has been widely speculated since he entered the public eye. He famously turned heads in 2018 when he claimed that he was in a relationship with fellow rapper Tyler, The Creator. “Tyler doesn’t want to say but Tyler’s my motherf*cking boyfriend,” he told a concert audience. “And he’s been my my motherf*cking boyfriend my whole f**king life.”

Jaden Smith’s relationship with Sab Zada seemed more substantial. The former would repeatedly post photos of Zada on his Instagram. He also playfully blamed Zada for the delay of his upcoming album. He informed fans that new music was coming, but that he was “distracted” by his girlfriend. “Album soon I been distracted,” he wrote back in February. We will see what the future holds for these two.

Read More: Jaden Smith Net Worth 2024: What Is The Actor-Musician Worth?

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Today In Hip-Hop History: Wu-Tang Clan’s DJ Mathematics Dropped His Debut LP ‘Love Hell Or Right(Da Come Up)’ 21 Years Ago

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On this day in Hip Hop in 2003, the creator of the iconic Wu-Tang Clan “W” and the group’s only DJ Mathematics, released his debut solo project, Love Hell Or Right (Da Come Up) 21 Years Ago, on the indie On The Corner imprint.

As the first of seven full-length albums from Mathematics, this 21-track LP introduced several W affiliates, and Math recruited some of the more recognized Killa Bees on this project as well. Cappadona and other Wu members made their appearance on “Respect Mine”, while Sunz of Man’s Killa Sin and Prodigal Sunn on “Have Mercy ‘and “Hip Hop 101”, which includes late crooner Allah Real, elder Born Justice and Popa Wu’s son Shacronz. With Math exclusively producing all of the album’s tracks except for the skit “On The Radio”, produced by the RZA, Mathematics’ first full-length effort was a cavalier one.

Salute to Mathematics, RZA and the rest of the Clan and all of its affiliates for making this project a piece of Hip Ho[ History!

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SOURCE SPORTS: City Of Gods! NY Yankees’ Aaron Judge and NY Mets’ Francisco Lindor Named As MLB’s Players Of The Week

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The Empire State definitely represents in Major League Baseball, as both Players of the Week come from New York teams. The players who were voted as the best of the American and National Leagues should be no surprise to real baseball fans.

Aaron Judge and Francisco Lindor have been named as the American League and National League’s Players of the Week in the last full week of August, which leaves a little more than a month before the Pennant races begin in late September. Judge and the Yankees faced the Detroit Tigers, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Colorado Rockies last week, while the Amazins took on the Orioles and the San Diego Padres. The Mets broke even in their series against San Diego, edging the Padres by one run in both wins, while the Bronx Bombers beat the Rockies 2-1 in their 3-game series and the same results against the O’s.

Individually, both Lindor and Judge have put up phenomenal stats that would easily put them in the MVP conversation of either league. The 6X All-Star maintained a whopping .381 BA this week, with seven homers and 11 RBIs. Mets’ superstar shortstop boasted a .345 batting average last week, with four doubles, 3 HRs, and six RBIs.

This week, the Mets have to take on the NL West’s second-place Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox, who currently have the worst win-loss record in MLB. The Bombers have a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, with the Yanks already ahead after yesterday’s 5-2 victory. This weekend, the Yankees begin their series against the NL Central’s third-place Cards.

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