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The Guy Who Found Shrimp In His Cinnamon Toast Crunch Was Once A Rapper Named Hot Karl

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Whenever the internet latches onto a strange moment, it tends to get even stranger as more details emerge (and more racist, i.e. the “milkshake duck” effect, but thankfully, this isn’t about that). Case in point, the man who kidnapped the internet’s attention yesterday by tweeting about a bizarre discovery in his breakfast cereal turned out to have a truly fascinating past as a battle rapper — one that resulted in plenty of success outside of the music industry.

Jensen Karp, aka Hot Karl, may not be a household name to most, but in the LA battle rap scene — and in certain Hollywood television production circles — he’s kind of an underground legend. As Hot Karl, he was signed to Ice-T’s Rhyme Syndicate at just 11 years old, he entered Power 106’s Roll Call freestyle competition and held the title for 45 weeks while in college, and he signed to Interscope Records in the early 2000s, recording a debut with features from DJ Quik, Kanye West, Redman, and more which was never released. He wrote a memoir about it and shares his hip-hop knowledge as part of a trivia game. Oh, and he paid Chance The Rapper $5,000 to shoot a music video back in 2013.

Those experiences served him well in Hollywood, where after several gigs writing for WWE and VH1 and a truly fated radio hosting gig, he became executive producer of the short-lived celebrity rap battle show Drop The Mic, which famously featured battles between The Muppets’ Kermit and Miss Piggy, Randall Park and James Van Der Beek, and more, and helped launch the career of the white half of Blimes And Gab.

Users on Twitter were delighted to learn this info, but the “Hot Karl” trend was quickly taken over by teen fans of a gaming YouTuber named Karl Jacobs, who is apparently bad at taking selfies. I kid, teen girls, please do not murder me or perform witchcraft at me.

Karl Marx, the famed German philosopher who laid the groundwork for the modern conception of socialism, also got roped into the fun.

Knowing Karp, he’s likely enjoying all the shenanigans his tweets have caused because he’s a pretty funny guy, but hopefully, this thing doesn’t flatten his hard-won legacy down to just being “Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shrimp Guy” or “Danielle Fishel’s husband.” Oh yeah, that’s right: He’s also married to Boy Meets World‘s Topanga. I guess you could say he’s the real winner here.

Check out the reactions to “Hot Karl”‘s unlikely comeback above.

50 Cent’s Bae Cuban Link Models Savage x Fenty Robe

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New York rapper 50 Cent has a true savage in his girlfriend Cuban Link. The hip-hop star’s ride or die goes to Instagram with footage of herself showing off a major love for Savage x Fenty lingerie. The clip features CL modeling a couple different outfits and even donning a comfy-looking robe. Earlier in the […]

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Method Man & Streetlife Score NY Yankees “Squad Up” Promo

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Method Man and Streetlife have been steadily putting in work as collaborators for decades now, including the recent duet “Story Of My Life,” available to check out right here. And with Streetlife’s upcoming album Story Of My Life set to arrive later this year, expect the streak to only continue. Clearly, the pair have been doing something right along the way, as their handiwork has become somewhat of a soundtrack for the New York Yankees, who previously made use of their Havoc-assisted “Squad Up” as their official 2020 Team Song.

LISTEN: Streetlife, Method Man, & Havoc – Squad Up 

Now, it would appear that the Yankees are once again picking up where they left off. The legendary MLB team recently shared a new promo video for the upcoming season, once again incorporating Streetlife and Method Man’s collaborative banger into the teaser trailer. “The squad is back in the Bronx,” it reads, as the faint hints of the track float in the background, giving the air that something even bigger is on the way. 

Expect Streetlife and Method Man to ride this wave as the season kicks off, and those looking to support the movement can head to 
StreetLifeWu.com for official “Squad Up” merch. It’s certainly a good look for Street and Meth, and proof that the Yankees organization understands the importance of representing real hip-hop — especially given the impact the Wu-Tang Clan has had on New York City. Keep your eye out for more “Squad Up” developments as the Yanks approach their April 1st season opener, and stay tuned for further updates on all things Streetlife and Method Man.

Meg Thee Stallion’s Curly New Hairstyle Is Pure Bute

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Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion is feeling extra curly these days. The hip-hop star goes to her social media pages to share a sneak peek at her new look. Fresh from winning a handful of Grammy awards and clocking in major relationship goals with her boyfriend Pardison Fontaine, Meg keeps the attention on her beauty […]

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Young M.A Totes Guns In “Ooouuuvie (Whoopty Freestyle)”

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Brooklyn rapper Young M.A is officially back with her latest freestyle over CJ’s viral “Whoopty” beat. The drill instrumental has been around the block a few times, getting picked up by Pop Smoke, King Von, FBG Duck, and others before finding its way into CJ’s hard drive. His version of the song blew up and rappers across the nation have been jumping on the beat to show off what they can do over it.

Young M.A is the latest to come through over “Whoopty”, putting in some light work and holding her fans over until the release of her next mixtape. The freestyle sees her toting guns, menacing her opps, and bragging about the number of women she can bag. It comes alongside a music video directed by Marc Diamond.

Watch the video for “Ooouuuvie (Whoopty Freestyle)” below and let us know what you think of it.

Quotable Lyrics:

I ain’t claiming that b*tch
Heard she a thot, heard shawty play for a few teams
I’m young and I’m rich
Yes, I’m a thot, and yes I keep me a few tingz
Smoking the zaza
Got yak in the mata
I’m in Jamaica, speaking that Patois

Miami Spring Breaker Found Dead After Being Drugged, Raped, & Robbed: Report

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Spring Break has always been one of the rowdiest, chaotic, and party-driven aspects of college and university life, but after a disturbing report from the Miami Herald, it appears that spring break festivities in South Beach took a dark turn this past week. According to the Florida news outlet, a 24-year-old woman visiting from Pennsylvania was found “semi nude” and dead in a bed at the Albion Hotel. Local authorities also believe that the unnamed woman was also drugged and raped prior to her death.

The Miami Herald reports that Evoire Collier, 21, and Dorian Taylor, 24, have both been arrested on charges of burglary with battery, sexual battery, petty theft, and the fraudulent use of a credit card. Authorities are currently investigating the woman’s cause of death to determine if the drugs that were reportedly given to her led to her death, which could result in the two men also being hit with a manslaughter or murder charge.

Collier and Taylor were both arrested on Sunday, and when appearing in court on Monday afternoon, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer ruled that the two men will remain in jail until their trial due to them being from out of state. According to the Miami Herald, Collier has already confessed to the crimes, claiming that he watched as Taylor gave the girl a “green pill” before they walked the victim back to the hotel and took turns having sex with her. Collier also claimed that the victim went unconscious, but Taylor reportedly forced himself on her anyway before the two stole her cash, credit cards, and phone while fleeing the room.

Miami Beach police officers keep an eye on people along Ocean Drive on March 19, 2021 in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Stay tuned for more updates as this story continues to develop.

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Rick Ross Needs Help Naming His Decked-Out Motorcycle

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Maybach Music Group boss Rick Ross knows how to stunt. The hip-hop veteran goes to his Instagram page to share a sneak peek at his newly, decked out motorcycle. The vehicle is packed with speakers and even has a digital display showing what music is playing. Recently, Yung Renzel reacted to NFL superstar Rob Gronkowski […]

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Baby Keem Drops Off Visuals For “No Sense”

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Ever since he first emerged on the scene boasting a notable co-sign from Kendrick Lamar, many have been eager to watch Baby Keem’s artistic journey unfolding in real-time. And now, a new development has occurred, as Keem has officially come through to deliver some crisp visuals for his recent single “No Sense.” 

Directed by Savannah Setten and executive produced by Dave Free, K.L. (mysterious initials to be sure), and pgLang, Keem’s new video is highly cinematic in nature. For one, it takes its time in unfolding, lingering on a given shot, and drawing as much emotion as possible. There’s a palpable feeling of isolation throughout, as Keem stands in front of a window in a reflective state, seemingly detached from his surroundings. Eventually, Keem retreats to a parking garage, ostensibly looking for an escape that does not come. Though the plot moves slowly on paper, there are plenty of deeper symbolic meanings to observe, proof that Keem is looking to challenge his listeners with multifaceted content.

Check out the clip for Keem’s “No Sense” now, and stay tuned for further updates on the young rapper’s upcoming album — whenever that ends up surfacing. 

Vanessa Bryant & Natalia Get New Tattoos For Kobe & Gianna

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Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant tragically passed away following a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California last year, breaking the hearts of basketball and sports fans across the world. Kobe was widely beloved as one of the greatest players of all time and his passing was so sudden that fans never got much of a chance to learn about the man off the court. His widow Vanessa has been continuing Kobe’s philanthropic work in the year following his death, also working on the multiple entertainment projects he had been planning.

 
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The lives of Vanessa Bryant and her three surviving children, Natalia, Bianca, and Capri, have changed forever as a result of the horrific accident and Vanessa is doing everything in her power to keep the legacies of her late husband and daughter alive until the end of time. On Tuesday night, Vanessa and Natalia Bryant got a housecall from tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado, who gave them some dope new pieces to commemorate Kobe and GiGi.

Vanessa proudly showed off her new “Mambacita” tattoo on her forearm, which is a tribute to her 13-year-old daughter Gianna, who adopted the nickname from her father. Natalia got a couple of tattoos during the session, including the word “Muse” on her finger, which was the title of Kobe’s documentary. She also got a “Mamba Sheath” on her wrist. Vanessa detailed the lengthy tattoo session with a few videos posted to her social media pages.

What do you think of their new tattoos?

Baby Keem Goes Stir Crazy In His Apocalyptic ‘No Sense’ Video

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Earlier this month, Arizona rapper Baby Keem shared his first new single of 2021, “No Sense,” after a relatively quiet 2020 that saw the release of just two singles despite Keem’s appearance on the 2020 XXL Freshman cover. Today, he shared the apocalyptic video for the new track, which was produced by Kendrick Lamar’s pgLang, naturally.

The video finds Keem staring out the window of an apartment in a large apartment building complex, watching what appears to be masses of people congregating in the courtyard below. Inside the apartment, he seems to see a group of women sitting around a table exchanging little white packages, while outside, one of the buildings collapses for seemingly no reason.

Keem finally decides to leave the apartment, running to the parking garage and commandeering a car, but at the end of the video, he takes a curve in the exit corkscrew a little too quickly in his haste to escape and the car careens off the building before a smash-cut to black. If anyone wants to take a guess at what any of this means, they’re welcome to, because the video leaves a lot open to interpretation.

With “No Sense,” the total of videos he’s released since 2019’s “Orange Soda” blew up comes to three, including “Moshpit” and “Hooligan.” It seems clear that Keem is willing to take his time in releasing a full-length project and judging from the growing stream counts, his fans are more than willing to eagerly consume each long-awaited release.

Watch Baby Keem’s “No Sense” video.