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Ari Lennox Shows Off Figure, Weave & Fan’s Shady Comment In Response To Look

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The “Shea Butter Baby” singer has been sharing photos of her jaw-dropping looks, and the journey to her slimmed-down shape, for the past few months. On Tuesday, Lennox shared a video showing off her weave, long soft curls, and a figure accentuated by a green-pastel top and skirt set on, another notch in her evolution and clear grasp of hot girl summer. 

Despite all the love in the comment section, there was also some hate. The following day after her initial video (below), Lennox shared a screenshot of a message from a DM from a male fan, that said, “went from shea butter baby to weave baby,” with a couple of teary-eyed emojis. Lennox only had a response of “lol.”

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Whether the singer-songwriter was being sarcastic and felt offended by the claim or was truly amused at the criticism of her choice to wear a wig, fans took to her defense. 

Jessica Andrews, a fashion editor for Bustle commented,” men really have the audacity. we love your hair however you choose to style it love.” Some fans even stressed that his statement was only a poor reflection on himself stating, “And that’s why he’s most definitely single.”

This is not the first time Lennox has received criticism for switching up her all-natural “shea butter baby” look by sporting wigs and other protective styles. Comments from trolls are one thing, but even Snoop Dogg shared his unsolicited two cents last year stating, “grow your own hair what happened to those days.”

While men feel the need to dictate what is appropriate for the singer, Lennox perfectly demonstrates the duality that is a reality for many Black women — one day she might be bare-faced rocking her fro with no edge control and the next in full glam makeup paired with a 30-inch weave and acrylic nails. If that’s what makes her happy, let her do her. 

Let us know what you think about the shady comment below.

Soulja Boy Previews “She Make It Clap” Remix With French Montana

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Soulja Boy has been ramping up the efforts ahead of the release of his forthcoming album Draco. The SODMG head honcho soared to the top of the Billboard charts with the release of his single, “She Make It Clap” which was largely due to its success on TikTok. The viral dance has continued to help the rapper do big numbers but it appears that Soulja is striving to keep the momentum up with a remix of the song.


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It appears that Draco’s making that Bronx connection on the “She Make It Clap” remix. This week, French Montana revealed that he laid down a verse for the record and many fans have been quite excited over it. French makes plenty of current pop cultural references, many of them focused on the Kardashian-Jenner clan that he was once associated with. Within a minute, French Montana namedrops Travis Scott and Kylie, Kim Kardashian and Kanye’s divorce, and his ex-girlfriend Khloe Kardashian. He also cleverly makes a reference to rumors that James Harden dropped $100K for a date with Saweetie.

The upcoming remix to “She Make It Clap” will arrive in the near future. Soulja announced that his forthcoming album would be dropping on July 28th so keep your eyes peeled for that.

Check out the clip previewing French Montana’s remix to the single below.

Tate McRae Is The Cool Babysitter In Her ‘Working’ Video With Khalid

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After dancing since she was in elementary school, 17-year-old Canadian artist Tate McRae is seeing a successful launch of her singing career. “I always used to say ‘I’m a dancer who sings, not a singer who dances.’ That’s how it always went,” McRae told Uproxx in a recent interview. Now after dropping her debut EP Too Young To Be Sad, McRae has linked up with Khalid to flex some of her choreography skills in the “Working” video.

McRae’s “Working” visual opens with her feeling despondent at a high school graduation party before it gives a look at what she has in store for the rest of her summer vacation. She gets a job as a laid-back babysitter, watching the kids play video games and go for joyrides in the car, all while she can’t help but get a failing relationship out of her mind.

Ahead of the visual’s release, McRae told Uproxx that she doesn’t want to be pigeonholed into just one genre. “The crazy thing is that I’m still trying to find my sound,” she said. “I think there are a million different ways that you can play around, and a different million different artists [to work with] that will shoot you in different directions. But I can’t really define what I do [musically]. I think it changes every month… you can do so many things nowadays.”

Watch McRae and Khalid’s “Working” video above.

Young Nudy Runs A Funhouse Of Horror In His Eerie ‘Dr Ev4l’ Video

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Young Nudy runs a funhouse of horror in his eerie ‘Dr Ev4l’ video which dropped today supporting his album of the same name. The Atlanta rapper performs his rapid-fire verses in a darkened warehouse featuring demonic-looking props and a creepy fortune teller machine which gives him a ticket with one directive, “Kill Or Be Killed.”

The theme is appropriate for the album, which is inspired by Nudy’s love of horror films — something he shares with his cousin 21 Savage, who appears on the album single “Child’s Play.” The “kill or be killed” directive can also be seen as a nod to the Saw series, which Savage helped soundtrack as executive producer of the companion album for Spiral: From The Book Of Saw, which dropped the same haunting night as Dr Ev4l. Nudy also appeared on the project on the song “You Ain’t Hard.”

The duo’s shared love for horror havoc recently jumped into the real world when their collaboration “EA” soundtracked a viral video in which a group of partying college students stomped their way right through the floor of an Airbnb. The collapse caused $15,000 of damage, which they started a GoFundMe to raise in order to pay back the owner.

Watch Young Nudy’s ‘Dr Ev4l’ video above.

Dr Ev4l is out now via RCA Records. Get it here.

Isaiah Rashad Searches For Support In His Cyclic ‘Headshots’ Video

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The wheels keep turning in the surreal visual for Chattanooga rapper Isaiah Rashad‘s latest The House Is Burning single, “Headshots (4r Da Locals).” Opening with Isaiah participating in a support group called Agony Anonymous, the video — which is directed by Jack Begert and Mez Heirs — uses moody lighting and symbolic imagery to depict the cycles of depression and anxiety in which the rapper feels trapped. It’s also a not-so-subtle reference to his own recent stay at a rehab clinic earlier this year, which TDE’s Top Dawg got him into when he couldn’t finish the album.

Isaiah revealed the depths of his depression and struggle with substance abuse in a recent cover story for The Fader, telling Jeff Weiss about the time he wrecked Top Dawg’s car and had to get it fixed without his label boss knowing and how he spent most of his rap money buying “really expensive sandwiches.” A stay at Dana Point Rehab got him back on track, leading to him finishing The House Is Burning and restarting the hype train with his Duke Deuce-featuring single “Lay Wit Ya.” He was apparently so productive he wound up with more songs than he wanted, sharing “200/Warning” on social media, telling fans it didn’t make the cut. The album is set to release sometime soon.

Watch the “Headshots” video above.

Isaiah Rashad is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Isaiah Rashad Releases “Headshots (4r Da Locals)” Video

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Isaiah Rashad is set to be releasing his long-awaited, highly anticipated album The House Is Burning, a project that many believe will mark the dawn of a new era for Top Dawg Entertainment. We’ve already seen Zay drop off some visuals for the album’s lead single “Lay Wit Ya,” a southern-inspired banger featuring Quality Control’s Duke Deuce. Now, he’s come through with another new music video, this time for his recent drop “Headshots (4r Da Locals).”

Continuing his streak behind the director’s chair is Mez Heirs, who has become somewhat of a go-to guy for J. Cole. Here, Mez is joined by co-director Jack Begert, with Gus Bendinelli holding it down as the Director of Photography. Visually, the clip is striking in its presentation, taking place in a variety of distinct locations — an Agony Anonymous meeting quickly gives way to a vast desert expanse, whereupon Rashad spits bars at the mouth of an ominous chasm. Draw your own conclusions there.

There’s a reason that TDE has developed a reputation for its creativity, and once again, the label makes sure to deliver visuals befitting of such a description. At the center of it all stands the leading man of the hour, Rashad, who makes for a compelling presence as he fires off his vocals. With The House Is Burning set to land this summer, it’s already looking like a big year for the acclaimed lyricist. Check out his latest video right here and now. 

Rick Ross + Paloma Ford Ride ‘All For Nothing’ In New Video

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R&B singer/songwriter Paloma Ford makes a mighty return with the ravishing release of her eagerly awaited visual “All For Nothing” with rap heavyweight Rick Ross. The Chandler Lass-directed visual complements the timeless Niko-produced track which was self-penned by Ford and rising songwriter Dazmin Laster. “All For Nothing” has recently seen an outpour of acclaim and reception since the […]

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Signed Ticket From Kobe Bryant’s Last Game Is On The Market

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Five years and some odd months ago, the late Kobe Bryant put up 60 points against the Utah Jazz in his final game as a Laker. Nowadays, people are simply just looking for a piece of that action, considering the game was genuinely once in a lifetime.

According to TMZ, a signed ticket stub from this April night is being valued at roughly over $31,700 and can be found on the Otis investment app. With a PSA VG 3 grade, less than a handful of other similar pieces have been worth anywhere near as much.

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Dating back to his tragic loss last January, anything with Bryant’s association has boomed in resale value and worth as a whole. So much in fact that widow and mother of their children Vanessa Bryant pulled the plug on Nike’s deal, claiming that it was not in the family’s best intention and that the brand was rather exploitative, be that deliberately or not. Be that sneakers, t-shirts, sweatpants, the man’s stomping grounds, and now, signed memorabilia, the sky is the limit as to where these people decide to carry the legend’s worth past his days on Earth. For a man who resonated with many, it can only get higher.

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Conan O’Brien Gets Stoned With Seth Rogen Mid-Interview

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It’s a big week for Conan O’Brien as he closes out his stint on TBS. TV’s longest-running late-night host will finally be stepping away from the talk show domain that he once dominated. Though an HBO Max project is underway, it seems that he’s ready to pick up on some new hobbies to occupy his time.


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Last night, he hosted Seth Rogen as one of the final guests on his show where they discussed sharing a stage together, among other topics. At one point, Conan asked Rogen for some advice on his post-late night ventures which inevitably led to the solution of smoking more weed. 

“I’m going to have a lot of free time now for a while. We’re going to start something else up, but I’m going to have some downtime, and honestly, I’m not even kidding, I don’t really know what to do with downtime,” Conan said.

“Yes, I get that sense from you,” Rogen replied. “I would suggest—this is going to be hilariously on-brand—try smoking a lot of weed for a long time.”

Rogen, who owns the cannabis company Houseplant, quickly pulled out a joint that he encouraged Conan to light up. Though he nearly lit it backward, he took a pull off of the spliff before it made its rounds among the guests.

Check the clip out below.