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Certified Lover Boy is officially completed. Toronto rap star Drake has revealed his upcoming, highly-anticipated project is done-done. Drake Confirms The Album Is Done Drizzy has confirmed that CLB is done and on the way. He didn’t deliver any specifics on when the album will be released, but this is the best update anybody has […]
Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert and one half of Florida’s City Girls, JT are one of hip hop’s cutest couples right now. From riding ATVs together to hyping each other up when one is busting a move, social media loves when they get a new JT & Uzi video. We’ve piled up some of our […]
Fans of Toronto rap crooner The Weeknd are getting amped. The music superstar went online to hint at a new era of music coming as soon as possible. The Weeknd’s New Era Of Music Starts Now Abel tweeted out last night that something has started. He hasn’t identified what exactly he was referring to, but […]
They seemed to be exes who were happily, and privately, co-parenting, but Blac Chyna put Tyga’s sex life on display with a few tweets. Over the weekend, Sada Baby fired off a tweet that quickly went viral about two entertainers who were rumored to have had some sort of sexual or romantic contact with transwomen.
“Tyga really was f*ckin a tr*nny n the world just blew past that [crying laughin emojis] Dwight Howard too [balling crying emoji].”
Back in 2015, 29-year-old transgender model Mia Isabella was reportedly the recipient of photos that were alleged to be of the rapper’s genitals. A scandal soon followed, but like many other social media moments, the controversy passed. Back in 2018, Howard faced allegations as well, with an accuser claiming that they faced threats from the basketball icon after an alleged encounter.
Blac Chyna, Tyga’s ex and the mother to their son King, added her voice to the conversation by tweeting, “Tyga loves Trans , me 2 [red lips emoji.” She followed it up with, “Tell the truth @Tyga !!!!!” Some people criticized Blac Chyna for airing out Tyga’s alleged business and mentioned that people weren’t as concerned when Tyga, who was in his twenties, began dating a 16-year-old Kylie Jenner all those years ago.
Check out the messages as well as a few reactions below.
Some of our favorite entertainers are making big moves in 2021 and it looks as if The Weeknd is next in line. The chart-topping singer has been dominating with each new release and recently, he hinted that his next wave is at its launch. The Weeknd appeared on the cover of GQ magazine’s first-ever global issue and while there were several takeaways from his interview, a brief mention about his sobriety has captured attention.
He mentioned that he still consumes alcohol but not as much as he used to. “The romance of drinking isn’t there,” Weeknd added, before confirming that he still smokes marijuana. However, all other drugs have been eliminated.
“No. Drugs were a crutch. It was me thinking that I needed it. And not doing the work to figure out how not to need it, said the singer. “And I’ve spent the last few years realizing that and thanking God that I don’t need it. Because for a lot of people, it’s hard to shake it. But I knew I didn’t want it.” Demi Lovato also made similar remarks about being “California sober,” suggesting that she smokes and drinks, but only in moderation.
The remarks didn’t go unnoticed on Ken Seeley from the long-running series Intervention that has helped everyday addicts become sober since 2005. “They have millions and millions of followers and they’re out there promoting this new sobriety and it could be really harmful,” said Seeley. “It could kill a lot of people because if you’re an addict like me, there is no ‘sober lite,’ there is no ‘California sober.’ The minute I put a mind-altering substance in my system, I’m off and running.”
He added that he tried alternative sobriety methods 35 years ago. “I tried to smoke pot and I was off my drug of choice, and within months I back on my drug of choice, crystal meth.” Seeley believes that these comments “take away the chance for people to get real sobriety.” Check it out below.
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We are already aware that “Top 5” lists in Hip Hop can cause people to get all in their feelings. There isn’t anything wrong with debating who your favorite artists may be, but some fans of Rap can become downright vicious defending artists who they see as top tier. According to Jemele Hill, fans need to recognize that artists are evolving and a new generation is rising, so some of our favorites should, eventually, get booted out of “Top 5” conversations.
“The thing about Hip Hop, which is interesting, is it’s multi-generational now,” said Hill. “And see, it wasn’t that way before.”
“That’s why like, I feel like in sports, I feel like this about Top Fives with basketball, the Top Five has gotta change,” she continued. “It can’t be the same one rooted forever ’cause we’re seeing different shifts all the time.” She added that in the Hip Hop community, fans can be “so much more emotional” about their favorites.
“I love Tupac, I love Biggie, but they gon’ have to move out the Top Five ’cause there’s new sh*t that we’re seeing. People have gotten better!” Late Rap icons Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. were murdered within a year of one another back in the 1990s and since their deaths, they’ve been hailed as two of the greatest rappers of all time.
They remain cemented in “Top 5” conversations, but do you believe it is time they get shifted out for the new generation of artists?
YTB Trench’s debut mixtape Versatalien isn’t just a cleverly titled project from the steadily rising Atlanta-based rapper. It’s a true-to-form testament to the YSL artist’s incredible talent and dynamic versatility. The thirteen-track mixtape only features two guest appearances from his fellow labelmates Gunna and Young Thug, but YTB Trench’s ability to effortlessly contort his voice and switch styles is impressive enough to keep listeners locked in for its entire 34-minute runtime.
YTB Trench has already shined on tracks like YSL’s Slime Language 2 standout “Paid the Fine” and on his first post-SL2 single “F.O.F.G.,” but if you need a little more convincing on why you should give Versatalien a listen, look no further than the project’s fourth track.
“How” finds YTB Trench switching up his style once again, adopting a more staccato-like rapping style. He also enlists Gunna for a guest feature over the vibey Lock production, and the end result is sensational.
Listen to YTB Trench’s Lock-produced and Gunna-assisted “How” below, and check out the rest of Versatalien here.
Quotable Lyrics
Cash the check, this sh*t done got litty
These b*tches keep coming, every one of them pretty
This paper bring presents, I cash out on plenty
I count it, can’t steal it, I need every penny
The drip been stolen, I need my percentage
The cat is out of the bag. Dr. Dre is working on a new album, one that has led to a list of one-hundred-and-forty-six songs being assembled. As we work on a more comprehensive guide to everything we know about the Doc’s next project (look for that to drop soon), another hip-hop legend has emerged to share some promising news on Dre’s anticipated fourth studio album.
Grandmaster Flash was recently invited to Dre’s studio, and from the sound of it, the pair had a great time speaking on a variety of topics. Naturally, Dre ended up previewing what he’s been cooking up, and Flash made sure to let the world know that we’re in for a treat.
“I get a call from one of my heroes he invites me to the CRIB he takes me down to the STUDIO he played me a project that will change the game!!” captions Flash, alongside a picture of himself and Dre. “Totally incredible, we top off the day for 2hrs talkin about Music, Family Health and Life thanks for the Invite Dr Dre.”
There you have it. In case you weren’t quite convinced, it seems as if Dr. Dre’s upcoming album is in — to some degree, at least — a state of completion. Based on Flash’s words, we’re looking at something truly innovative, unsurprising given Dre’s reputation as a sonic perfectionist.
As for potential guest appearances — we’ve already seen some of the usual suspects connected to the project, with Eminem and The D.O.C having recently linked up with Dre not too long ago. Don’t be surprised to see plenty of familiar faces lining the tracklist whenever that does end up surfacing. Who knows — perhaps we’ll even get an official announcement at some point this year.
Check out Grandmaster Flash’s post below, and sound off if you’re excited for Dr. Dre’s first studio album since 2015’s Compton.
Ric Flair is one of the biggest legends in the history of wrestling and if you’ve been following the WWE for a long time, then you probably have a particular soft spot for Flair. The Nature Boy has been with the organization for quite a few decades now and even in his 70s, Flair has remained a part of the WWE family. Of course, his daughter Charlotte is one of the most popular women’s wrestlers out right now, and he has had every reason to stay with the company and collect checks.
Recently, however, numerous big names have been leaving the WWE and it looks like many of them are hoping to go to an organization like the AEW, which values the fans a lot more. As for Flair, the politics of the WWE can be strenuous, especially at his age.
Now, it is being reported that Flair was able to officially negotiate his release from the WWE, which means he no longer has to work for Vince McMahon. While this may be a triumph for Flair, there is no denying that he is going to be missed by all of the fans out there. In fact, Flair became the top trend on Twitter as fans wished Flair a happy farewell from the WWE.
You can see what fans had to say about the news, in the tweets below. In the meantime, sound off on the matter in the comments section.
Whether he’s joking or not, Seth McFarlane has shared yet another public criticism of Fox and stated that he wishes that Family Guy aired on a different television network. His desire to secure the beloved adult animation a new home reportedly stems from his disdain for Fox News host and political commentator Tucker Carlson.
According to Complex, McFarlane has likely taken offense to one of Carlson’s characteristically outlandish claims, and while it can’t be pinpointed which one inspired McFarlane’s recent statement, Carlson recently claimed that Dr. Anthony Fauci “created COVID.” Whatever Carlson said, it prompted the Family Guy creator to say the following:
“Tucker Carlson’s latest opinion piece once again makes me wish Family Guy was on any other network,” Seth McFarlane says. “Look, Fox, we both know this marriage isn’t working anymore. The sex is only once a year, I don’t get along with your mother, and well… I’ve been having an affair with NBC.”
According to Complex, it’s safe to assume that he was referring to one of Tucker Carlson’s COVID-related comments because McFarlane followed up his original tweet with a post about the importance of science. “Science is the only tool we have, and it’s doing its best,” the American Dad co-creator wrote while resharing a screenshot of a quote about science.
Stay tuned to see if this was just a barbed joke from Seth McFarlane or if he has serious plans to move Family Guy from its original network.
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