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It’s a safe bet to believe Lil Pump really doesn’t want the Los Angeles Clippers to make it into the NBA Finals. The hip-hop troll goes to his Instagram Story with footage of himself watching Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Finals between the Clippers and Phoenix Suns. Pump goes off-off on Clippers’ Paul […]
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Usually, when a universally beloved rapper like Megan Thee Stallion releases a seismic new single such as “Thot Sh*t,” her most recent effort that already has conservatives shaking their proverbial fists, creators on TikTok have a field day inventing viral dance challenges that then become emblematic of a song’s success. It’s worked for Cardi B, with both her songs “WAP” (which also features Meg) and “Up,” and it’s worked for Doja Cat, whose “Say So” and “Streets” were subjects of inescapable dance crazes (and sultry backlit boudoir shoots).
However, there has been no skyrocketing trend for “Thot Sh*t,” which by most accounts is already every bit as popular as any of Megan’s other hits. According to Mashable, that’s because Black TikTokers are now refusing to create one, citing the tendency of non-Black users to co-opt and water down their efforts, which tends to lead to the aforementioned trends. With Black TikTokers — the originators of many of the most popular dances — “striking,” none the videos under the “Thot Sh*t” sound have taken off as in the past.
Observers have noted the discrepancy in attention since the app’s explosion in popularity a couple of years ago. While influencers like Addison Rae, Charlie D’Amelio, and others receive mainstream exposure and opportunities for essentially copying the already popular dances, the originators tend to go overlooked. See: The NBA’s 2020 All-Star Weekend, where the “Renegade” challenge to K Camp’s “Lottery” was in evidence throughout the broadcast, but Jalaiah Harmon, the 14-year-old who choreographed it in the first place, was nowhere to be found.
BLACK TIKTOK BEING ON STRIKE IS REALLY SENDING MEEEEEE pic.twitter.com/nzoHo2z790
— Left Eye’s Legacy (@_LyshaMauricex3) June 21, 2021
Of course, Twitter users took note of the dearth of content, and the results… well… you can see them below. What’s the solution? Ultimately, that will have to be left to the content creators themselves, but for one thing, it would seem all the record deals, television appearances, and paid performances should ultimately be going to the folks who form the engine that drives TikTok and turns hits into ubiquitous pop cultural phenomenons.
So black tiktokers are refusing to create a dance for Megan Thee Stallion’s song Thot Shit. Dances they’ve created in the past have been copied by popular white tiktokers who ultimately profit from them.
Here’s thread of white ppl trying to figure out what to do with the song:
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After collaborating with DaBaby on “Zim Zimma,” Joyner Lucas has got another star under his belt with this latest track featuring the Boss himself. As one of the more prominent songs off his recent album, EVOLUTION, the video stars Joyner and T.I. standing outside the corner store, with Ross later appearing dressed head-to-toe in Chinatown Market, and a Louis Vuitton bucket hat to boot.
The video also features a ton of archive footage showcasing the rapper’s journey from his childhood to the Grammy’s and everything that falls in between, like signing his first contract and jumping around the studio with Chris Brown.
EVOLUTION was the follow-up to his highly-anticipated ADHD, both of which dropped last year. The latter garnered gold acclaim, selling over 500,000 copies, ultimately becoming Lucas’s first appearance in the top-10 charts. Which other songs off the recent album do you want to see a video for? Let us know how you like the video and what you’re hoping to see more of.
When it comes to rappers who simply do not give the slightest of damns, The Game is among the most notable figures that comes to mind. The legendary Compton emcee has continuously shared his every waking thought on wax for years now, be it drunkenly professing his love for mentor Dr. Dre or speaking on violent sexcapades with Kim Kardashian in an unreleased track. It’s no secret that name-dropping has become a staple part of Game’s toolkit, and it can’t be denied that the rapper hasn’t embraced it.
Today, Game once again stirred the pot with the release of a new song, the DJ Kay Slay-hosted “72 Bar Assassin.” If you happened to miss it, you can check it out for yourself right here. Those who did check it out likely found themselves bombarded with references, some flattering and others not so much.
Following Diddy’s inevitably eyebrow-raising declaration of Los Angeles kingship, Game made sure to offer up a few words in response. “King of New York, King of L.A.,” he spits, a clear allusion to Puff’s recent claim. “And I don’t give a fuck what Diddy say, my semi spray.” Doubtless, Game doesn’t exactly appreciate the native New Yorker attempting to declare dominion over his sacred turf.
He also mentions his former rival 50 Cent, making it abundantly clear that while he is indeed open to the idea of a reconciliatory Verzuz, it won’t come on the cheap. “Puffin’ on a blunt of gas, just to talk about a Verzuz with 50 Tell Swizzy, ‘I need a hundred, cash’” he spits, before taking an even deeper stroll down memory lane.
“Can’t see me now, couldn’t see me with Young Buck and them,” he raps, circling back to his days on the G-Unit label. “Shoutout to Lloyd Banks, album go hard, n***a / Tell Curtis to give you one of them bulletproof cars / You supposed to do your squad like Yo Gotti do ’em/ Therefore it’s still the Unit long as I can still move ’em.”
It’s perhaps appropriate that he used the opportunity to address 50, as the song does share similarities to Fif’s own controversial “How To Rob.” Not nearly as conceptually driven, but certainly evocative in the sheer volume of high-profile names Games drags into the mix. It’s also interesting to see Game embracing his ties to G-Unit, reaching out to Lloyd Banks and making it clear he respects the Punchline King’s creativity. Though it’s likely the collaborative ship has sailed, it remains a nice display of closure to a long-running and oft-fractured hip-hop narrative.
And of course, it wouldn’t be a Game track without a messy line or two. Picking up where he left off on that notorious unreleased track left off, Game once again sets his sights on Kim Kardashian. “Might fuck Kim K on a Waverunner in Wave Runners,” he raps. “Throw it on the blogs, ain’t shit they can take from us / We both had the west on lock for 8 summers / I’m tryna bubble like the Gap this season.”
Clearly, Game is looking to make a statement on this one, taking no prisoners ahead of his upcoming 30-song album. For more where that came from, be sure to check out “72 Bar Assassin” below and voice your thoughts in the comments below.
LISTEN: DJ Kay Slay ft The Game – 72 Bar Assassin
Lil Gotit dropped his fourth album, Top Chef Gotit this past week and played host to a slew of fellow featured artists from the A. Though there is Gunna and even Gotit’s brother Lil Keed who appear on the project, it’s hard to match the esteem of one Mr. Jeffery Williams.
Donning a purple ski mask and sleek Chanel frames, Gotit stands with under the rain with his umbrella, making sure nothing drips on his. Later, Thug shows up and makes his presence felt, sitting on a very lush couch surrounded by some models.
Top Chef Gotit boasts some genuine adrenaline and doesn’t disappoint. Meanwhile, many are still sitting patient in hopes of another solo Thugger project coming to fruition sooner than later. Though consistent collaborators in the past, it’s surprising to see that Gotit didn’t make an appearance on the latest YSL-compilation, Slime Language 2. Let us know what you think of their new video and if you’re looking forward to hearing these two collab again in the future.
On Tuesday, Porsha Williams celebrated her 40th birthday, and the Real Housewives of Atlanta star made sure that everyone was aware of her hitting the big 4-0. Taking to Instagram, the television personality, actress, and activist proved how good 40 looks on her by sharing a steamy thirst trap of her posing in a black bikini.
With a photo that honestly says it all, Porsha opts to keep her caption brief with the caption, “Hello 40… #BirthdayGirl.” See Porsha Williams showing off her awe-inspiring curves below.
Her infamous fiancé, Simon Guobadia, was clearly impressed by Porsha’s stunning flicks, as he commented, “Happy Birthday my love. Let’s get this party started.”
For those unfamiliar with the recently engaged couple, Guobadia is Porsha’s RHOA co-star and friend Falynn Guobadia’s ex-husband, and last month, Williams dropped the bombshell that she and Simon had spontaneously gotten engaged, adding to her growing list of controversies.
According to Page Six, Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia are reportedly planning three wedding celebrations, even despite Guobadia’s ongoing divorce from Falynn. Regardless of the drama that seems to be harboring around them, Porsha and Simon appear to be happily in love and, for now, focused on celebrating the RHOA star’s 40th birthday.
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The “Thot Shit” rapper’s second collection with FashionNova was released online on Wednesday, June 23. Her first partnership with the clothing brand in November 2020 sold $1.2M just 24 hours after the release.
Fashion Nova and Megan also paired up back in March to give out $1M in scholarships to support “women entrepreneurs, female students, women-owned businesses, and women-focused charities.”
Megan cited that the new collection has “thee HOTTEST swimsuits for all shapes and sizes for this mf HOTGIRL SUMMER” on a promo post on her Instagram.
The extensive 112 piece collection has a variety of sexy swim styles in tropical neon colors alongside loud animal print swimsuits and coverups. She even added two dog tanks to the collection, perfect for her fan-adored French bulldog who has his own Instagram, @4oe.
Megan shared a few stunning photos from the promotional photoshoot on her ‘Gram that make you want to go check out the rest of the collection right away.
In the repost-worthy cover shot, the Grammy winner poses poolside in a black latex bikini that retails for $39.99 along with her signature latex gloves.
In another, she poses in a denim bikini perfect for the summer carwash vibe.
The collection coincidentally dropped the same day as her newly-estranged once-close collaborator DaBaby, who announced his own collection with similar fast-fashion brand Boohoo.
Do you think Megan will surpass her previous release day sales record with this latest line?
With Brad Stevens heading up to the front office and shipping Kemba Walker out in the blink of an eye, it was only right that he found a solid replacement for his inbounds play wizardry.
Ime Udoka, former Laker role player and Spurs assistant coach, has been promoted from being Steve Nash’s assistant on the Brooklyn Nets to leading the Celtics’ locker room. With young stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown presumably making his transition easier than most players could, there is still a lot to be said of what’s to come from the Celtics in this season-to-be.
While this is a big hire for the Celtics, social media truly couldn’t care less. They’re having a field day knowing that Head Coach Ime Udoka is in fact married to esteemed actress Nia Long.
While the city hasn’t seen the basketball luck they’re accustomed to over the past few years, at least they’ve got a couple of new reasons to be excited for next season. With two front office moves in the matter of a week, Stevens has his eyes set on pushing this team to a title from an angle he’s not as accustomed to.
DaBaby has been running up the charts and delivering banger after banger non-stop over the past few years but the question is: what’s next for him? He’s a hustler with plans to expand the Billion Dollar Baby roster with budding talent. He’s previously hinted at the possibilities of retirement to fully focus on propelling his record label to new heights.
It seems that his latest career move is the launch of a brand new fashion line in partnership with boohooMAN. The rapper’s new line comes with socks, t-shirts, and more that are limited to 100 pieces each. Fans will have to work quickly to score some of the clothes that the rapper will be launching with boohooMan on June 30th.
“DaBaby is one of the hottest rappers out there right now. His style and music align perfectly with who we are as a brand – this collab is going to be BIG!” Samir Kamani, CEO of boohooMAN said. “I’m excited for the world to see what we have in store and to welcome DaBaby to the family!”
This isn’t the first time boohooMAN has worked with a rap act. In 2019, they teamed up with Quavo to launch a brand new collection with boohooMAN before teaming up with them again in April 2020 for their second launch.
Peep one of the pieces of DaBaby’s line-up below.
Troy Ave has a certain way of stirring the pot when it comes to social media, as we’ve recently seen with the shots he fired at Casanova. Just weeks after dropping his diss track towards the “So Brooklyn” rapper, Troy Ave is ramping up his efforts for a hot summer ahead. Now, he’s come through with some new vibes to celebrate all of the successes he’s witnessed in recent times with his new single, “Money Dance (1-2-3).” Troy’s latest single offers some cha-cha vibes in a celebration of wealth and prosperity that’s suitable for being outside, finally.
The rapper hasn’t slacked this year, either. Troy came through at the top of the year with the release of his latest project, Kill Or Be Killed.
Check his new single below.
Quotable Lyrics
I got big money
All my bill faces blue
And I blew a couple thousand on some pairs of shoes
So I’m big steppin’, n***as still won’t let me through
I got seven colors but I’ll still shit on you
