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Cardi B And Mariah Carey Make A Plan To Collaborate On Music — And A Bra Line

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Cardi B and Mariah Carey may soon have some new music featuring both on the way, according to their recent conversation in Interview Magazine. In the midst of a discussion about the differences between being a civilian and a celebrity, prejudice in the music industry, and the sexual awakening in pop culture since Carey’s heyday, the two made plans to collaborate on a song together — and on a bra line, after Cardi admits that she couldn’t find one that gave her the right mix of coverage and exposure.

After Carey asks Cardi “Do you have a favorite bra?” Cardi replies, “I don’t know because I’m not really a bra person. These titties be hanging. Even when I wear a certain bra, I have really big nipples, so I need a bra that shows my cleavage but could really tuck my nipples in. There ain’t none yet.” That prompts Mariah to suggest, “We need to do a bra line. We need that specialty line.”

The two then briefly discuss the music industry’s inherent prejudice against Black women, which is something Carey believes she and Cardi can fix. “We’re going to do that,” she vows. “We’re going to do our bra line, and one of these days, can we do a song together?” Cardi agrees, “I would love that. I would love to do a record that touches souls. You had me heartbroken when I was 11 years old and I didn’t even have a boyfriend.”

During the interview, Cardi also acknowledges her past job as a stripper, saying it made her feel “on top of the world.”

Read the full interview here.

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

JID Calls Out Institutional Racism In His Poignant ‘Skegee’ Video

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While many view Black History Month as a time to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans, JID wants to call a little attention to America’s history of institutional abuse of its Black citizens. His new single, “Skegee,” is named for the city of Tuskegee, Alabama, a city central to both Black achievement and where the US conducted the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study from 1932-1972.

In the first verse, JID addresses the conflicting choices with which many Black Americans are faced: “You peep all the karma that come with makin’ the cream,” he rhymes, posing the dichotomy before pulling back the curtain to reveal the game behind the game. “Get your eyes cleaned for something you have never not, not seen.” An interview with former mayor of Tuskegee, Ronald D. Williams, also reveals insight into the city’s history.

In the second verse, he shows how these forced choices are the results of policy, not just tough situations that cropped up out of nowhere. Although JID says he was recruited to Tuskegee University, a prestigious historically Black institution, the name only calls to mind the 40-year experiment in which Black citizens of Tuskegee were involuntarily studied for the effects of untreated syphilis and denied treatment (or even information about the existence of treatment once it had been developed). While JID’s recollection isn’t entirely accurate (there’s no evidence that the unethical study deliberately infected its subjects), his song may very well be many fans’ first-ever introduction to the existence of such a study — and why it remains important to this day.

With so many Americans currently refusing COVID-19 vaccination, it’s important to understand why some of them might mistrust the government, knowing this history, as well as acknowledging how much work is left to be done to repair that broken trust if true progress is to be made.

Meanwhile, JID fans continue to eagerly anticipate his follow-up to 2018’s breakout DiCaprio 2. In the meantime, he’s had several standout moments on compilation albums such as Revenge Of The Dreamers III, the Judas And The Black Messiah soundtrack, and as part of Spillage Village’s fourth studio album and major-label debut, Spilligion.

Watch JID’s “Skeegee” video above.

Tekashi 6ix9ine Tells Rappers How To Stop Him Forever

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New York rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has the answers. The hip-hop troll comes forward to speak on the endless number of hip-hop artists dragging his name. Better yet, the Brooklyn native dishes out the one way to keep him from being disrespectful and dragging his enemies on social media. Over the past few days, Chicago rapper 600 […]

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Nas Pays Homage + Honors Malcolm X

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New York rap legend Nas is paying homage. This week, the hip-hop veteran went onto social media to salute and honor late civil rights leader and Blacks rights icon Malcolm X. Nas Pays Respect To Malcolm X Nas took to Instagram with a dope shot of the African-American Muslim minister. He kept it simple in […]

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Saweetie & Doja Cat Launch ‘Best Friend’ Tesla Model S Giveaway

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Saweetie unleashed her club-ready banger with Doja Cat “Best Friend” at the top of the year along with an equally sexy and playful music video. In a memorable moment of the track that created social media buzz for its cleverness, Saweetie shorthands the popular smart car Tesla in a catchy line, spitting, “Is that my bestie in a tessie?” Yesterday (February 22), the badass duo announced their first-ever “Bestie in a Tessie,” giveaway. In partnership with Tesla, Doja and Saweetie will be awarding two select fans a brand-new Tesla Model S Car each. 

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The contest, launched yesterday, will announce winners on Friday, April 16th, 2021. Fans have until then to enter the sweepstakes through the Gleam contest link and are able to increase their chances of winning as they follow daily actions on the site. Minimum daily participation includes texting “Best Friend” to a private number to retrieve a secret password, following Saweetie on TikTok and Twitter, and more.

“My Icy family has shown so much love towards the “Best Friend” track and I’m hyped to return the love to two lucky fans with these two Teslas,” says Saweetie in a promotional video for the contest. “Now go tap in and enter this contest!”

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Saweetie is likely amping up promotion for the single in preparation for her forthcoming debut album Pretty Bitch Music, which is expected to arrive sometime this year. 

For more information on how to access the contest entry link, check out this page. Best of luck to everyone entering the exciting sweepstakes!

Ab-Soul Turns 34

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It’s not every day that Ab-Soul makes the news cycle, as the beloved TDE lyricist has opted to keep things almost clinically low-key. So much so that the only news fans have received about his follow-up to 2016’s Do What Thou Wilt is that it does, in fact, exist. That’s not to say he hasn’t kept the ball rolling with a few features, but for the most part, Soul’s whereabouts have been appropriately mysterious. One thing is certain, however — the rapper is currently in the midst of celebrating his thirty-fourth birthday.

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In typical Soulo fashion, he has remained relatively quiet, fielding plenty of birthday love from afar as the social media messages roll in. His label’s Twitter page did offer up a tribute to the rapper, writing “Happy Born Day @abdashsoul, Everybody comment some of your favorite Soul moments.” Naturally, the people acquiesced, sharing clips of their favorite verses spanning across the Carson emcee’s epic career. 

While Ab-Soul devotees are indeed in the midst of a musical drought, it never hurts to revisit some of his earlier works, be it Control System, These Days, or the aforementioned Do What Thou Wilt. Given that it’s entirely unclear as to when the birthday boy will return to the fold with another body of work, all we can really do is cross our fingers. That, and wish him nothing but positive cheer as he celebrates another year of life. Happy birthday Soulo!

50 Cent & Kenya Barris Team Up For “The 50th Law” Netflix Series

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50 Cent’s getting deep into his Hollywood bag these days. As a prolific executive producer of hit series like Power and its spin-off, along with ABC’s For Life and the upcoming Black Mafia Family, his success rate is undisputed when it comes to the world of television. Now, he’s teaming up with Kenya Barris to bring a series adaptation of 50’s book co-authored by Robert Greene, The 50th Law to life for Netflix, Deadline reports. 

Greene and 50 Cent will be teaming up with Barris and Hale Rothstein, who executive produce blackAF on Netflix, as the executive producer’s for the series. Barris and Rothstein will also write the pilot script for the series. 

It’s a massive move for both 50 Cent and Barris who’ve both become dominant forces in the world of television. Fif hit the ‘Gram where he celebrated the announcement. “Netflix now you know this is a problem, Kenya Barris is no joke and if me and you ain’t cool, you ain’t gonna make it,” he wrote. “Let’s work. Boom. Greenlight gang.” 

DaBaby slid into the comment section where he hinted at a potential role on some sort of project with Fif, writing, “Still Studying.” 

In related news, Fif also unveiled the cast for Power Book IV: Force which includes Gabrielle Ryan, Lili Simmons, and more. Check that out here.

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Wiz Khalifa & A Boogie Vibe Out In Trippy New “Millions” Visual

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Wiz Khalifa dropped off his EP The Saga of Wiz Khalifa in the early half of 2020, followed by the deluxe version of the project arriving in October. While the standard edition included features from Megan thee Stallion, Quavo, Tyga, and fellow Taylor Gang member Ty Dolla Sign, the deluxe saw the edition of eight new tracks with Rubi Rose, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, and more. Today (February 23), the Grammy-nominated Pittsburgh rapper unleashed the trippy new visual for his track with the Bronx rapper “Millions.”  

“Millions” was produced by newcomer Ryan Elis, who was the winner of the producer contest on an episode of Khalifa’s 5-part Apple Music docuseries Wiz Khalifa: Behind the Cam. Inspired by a similar situation that happened to him when he was 16 and given the chance to work in Pittsburgh’s ID Labs recording studio by E. Dan. In the episode titled “A Chance with Wiz,” he gave a chance to up-and-coming producers to engineer a beat for him, and he then would pick his favorite and develop it into a song.

The docuseries will be available to view tomorrow, February 24th after previously premiering on Apple in 2019. 

Check out the psychedelic new visual and let us know what you think down in the comments. 

T.I. + Tiny Still In The Clear Of Sexual Assault Investigation

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Grammy-winning rapper T.I. and his wife Tiny don’t have to worry about lawyering up quite yet. New reports claim the couple are not facing an investigation amid accusations of sexual assault. T.I. + Tiny Aren’t Facing Investigation According to reports, Tip and Tiny can remain calm and keep grinding away at their regular business affairs. […]

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DaBaby Was Sued For Assault After Having A Music Video Shoot Shut Down

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DaBaby’s pugilistic reputation has again reared its head as Variety reports the pugnacious rapper is being sued for assault after having a music video shut down. The owner of a Runyon Canyon rental property tried to stop DaBaby from shooting a video and the rapper allegedly got rough, knocking out the owner’s tooth, spitting on him, and stealing his phone and some “valuable kitchenware.”

In the lawsuit, the owner, Gary Pagar, says DaBaby rented the property on the condition that it would be occupied by no more than 12 people in keeping with COVID-19 safety regulations. DaBaby — who has flouted COVID safety in the past — supposedly brought 40 people to shoot his music video. Pagar says that when he arrived to put the kibosh on the proceedings, someone pushed him to the ground, DaBaby sucker-punched him in the mouth, taunted him by tossing his phone back-and-forth, and threatened him not to call the police. When someone else called the police, Pagar says DaBaby and company fled the scene, taking his phone and the kitchenware with them.

He also says they only paid a portion of the rental bill and left behind thousands of dollars of damage, including destroying a security camera in the hopes of keeping their activities a secret. Oh, and Jake Paul is allegedly involved because of course Jake Paul would be involved. He’s said to have been sitting in a car with DaBaby when Pagar arrived.

DaBaby is currently battling multiple assault cases, including ones stemming from a driver he allegedly attacked in Las Vegas, a Los Angeles hotel employee he supposedly beat up for filming him, and a woman from a Tampa club he struck while blinded by a camera flash.