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Arguably the most anticipated album of the entire year, Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” is reportedly going to be released within the next two months according to DJ Akademiks, who says he got the information straight from the horse’s mouth.

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After pushing back the album from its January release date, Drake hasn’t had very many updates regarding the long-awaited studio album. He delayed its release so he can continue to focus on his recovery from a knee injury and, while it appears as though he’s gotten back in the studio, fans are still waiting for any sort of indication that the album is on its way. There were rumblings that Certified Lover Boy could be dropping as a surprise release tonight but DJ Akademiks informed his live stream viewers that that isn’t the case, explaining what he knows about the release.

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“CLB update. I’ve seen some people say, ‘oh, it was supposed to drop tonight’, as in Thursday night. No. No, it’s not dropping then,” said the hip-hop media personality. “Drake told me that it’s going to be dropping before April so he’s not waiting until summer to drop his sh*t. I don’t wanna say before April… April or before. But the reason why I’m saying it’s not dropping tonight, as in Thursday night, is because he’s spent so much time on this project that he’s not trying to put out a surprise project. He’s gonna let people know at least a week before, bro.”

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It’s unclear if DJ Akademiks is to be trusted with this sort of information but, in the last few months, he’s proven to be a pretty reliable insider source. Ak was the first person to report on Playboi Carti’s release date for Whole Lotta Red, and we know that he has a friendly relationship with Drake. Could he be telling the truth?

For what it’s worth, Drake’s team previously warned us about this exact sort of thing, claiming that if the information isn’t coming straight from Drake, it’s probably not real.

If this is legit, that means Certified Lover Boy will be out within the next two months. Are you ready?

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Jay-Z has fully embraced the billionaire mindset, continuously elevating his status through a series of impressive money moves. Most recently, the legendary rapper signed a partnership deal with Moët Hennessy, with the intention to elevate his “Ace Of Spades” champagne into a household name.

The deal earned widespread praise from the rap community, with artists like Dr. Dre and 2 Chainz celebrating Jay’s visionary mind with congratulatory IG messages. Now, Jay is back at it again with another new development, this time teaming with Sotheby’s to auction off an incredibly rare bottle of Dussé — all in the name of charity.

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The bottle in question happens to be the first-ever bottle of Dussé’s Grande Champagne Cognac, aged for decades at the storied Château de Cognac in France. At this time, only two-hundred-and-eighty-bottles are available, each one numbered with an inscription for tracking purposes. For the purpose of the auction, Dussé is bringing out the number-one bottle, a surefire collector’s item for the wealthy connoisseur. Emphasis on wealthy, as Complex notes that the bottle’s estimated value sits between $25,000 and $75,000.

“When our Cellar Master, Michel Casavecchia, discovered the aged liquid at the Château de Cognac and explained how truly one of a kind it is, it was important to me to honor it by doing something that would celebrate its singularity,” explained Jay-Z, by way of an official press release. “Once that barrel is emptied, there’s no way the liquid can be recreated. The whole process behind the 1969 Anniversaire collection reminded me why I got involved in the spirits industry in the first place–to create something that will stand the test of time.”

The auction is set to go down on Sotheby’s official website right here, taking place on March 1st at 9 AM EST. All proceeds are set to go to Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation. 

Wendy Williams will always have something to say. It doesn’t matter if everybody in the industry ends up hating her– she will be on her death bed being messy and sharing her opinion on the latest pop culture drama. And that’s what we love her for.

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The talk show host is back at the office and she’s been doing what she always does, sharing her petty thoughts on all of the entertainment world’s hot topics. Of course, she got to talking about one of her preferred targets these days, Youngboy Never Broke Again and his ex-girlfriend Yaya Mayweather. Laughing about the rapper having his seventh child with Floyd Mayweather’s daughter, Wendy gave the rundown on everything that’s happened between Yaya and YB, including the time she allegedly stabbed another one of the artist’s baby’s mothers. The comments made their way to NBA Youngboy’s mother’s desk, and Sherhonda Gaulden couldn’t be more upset about them.

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“This ugly b*tch don’t have nothing better to do than talk sh*t about people,” said Gaulden on Instagram in a since-deleted post. “Raise the dress up and let us see if you have a d*ck How you doing!!!!!!!!”

This isn’t the first time that anybody has made transphobic jokes about Wendy Williams. Those comments have unfortunately been following her for years, most often being spewed by 50 Cent and his fans. 

Do you think Wendy went too far with Youngboy Never Broke Again and Yaya Mayweather? Watch her comments at the 10:22 mark above.

For as long as we can remember, 50-year-old rapper Fat Joe, real name Joseph Antonio Cartagena, has been walking around with no hair on his head. His baldness has become part of his brand. The rapper is recognizable because of his size and his shiny dome. He’s been in the spotlight for decades but has anybody ever seen him with a full head of hair?

This could be the first time we’ve ever seen Fat Joe with a styled coif, sharing the ultimate throwback picture on Instagram. “The birth of JOEY CRACK,” wrote the “Sunshine” artist. The photo was seemingly taken while Joe was still a teenager, sporting some peach fuzz above his lip and posing with a curtain behind him. Of course, people are pointing out the complete set of hair atop Joe’s head, which seems abnormal given the fact that we’ve known him to be bald for the last twenty-plus years.

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While he’s still active in music, releasing his collaboration with DJ Khaled and Amorphous a few weeks ago, these days, Fat Joe has been establishing himself as a presence in hip-hop media as an interviewer. He’s been able to secure some of the biggest artists on his platform, speaking about all the hot topics on The Fat Joe Show.

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Is this the first time you’ve ever seen Fat Joe with hair?

With Bobby Shmurda officially free following a six-year prison stint, many have been quickly moving to connect with the rapper one way or another. With Quavo having already connected with Shmurda following the rapper’s release, YG recently took to Instagram to applaud the rapper’s character, specifically focusing on Shmurda’s discipline and handling of his incarceration — not to mention the positive vibes he’s been experiencing since touching down back home. 

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As anti-snitch sentiments continue to heat up, many rappers still admire those who serve their time without cooperating with the police. YG made sure to praise Shmurda for exactly that, tagging him in an Instagram story with some flattering words. “Bobby Shmurda how it pose to look when you kome home from jail,” writes YG. “Real n***a celebration. Thats how it pose to look.” 

Clearly, YG values the idea that a man can keep his integrity for the duration of an extended prison stint, and bounce back with a positive attitude and unfaltering ambition. As it stands, he’s not the only rapper to be singing Shmurda’s praises, nor will he be the last. It should certainly be interesting to see how many prominent names slide through to bless the inevitable Bobby Shmurda mixtape, as that will likely be arriving in the near future. Check out YG’s message below, and sound off if you admire how Bobby is bouncing back so far.