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J. Cole Rolls Out “The Off-Season” With Fire “Interlude” Single

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It’s official; The Off-Season countdown has begun. Dreamville fans were hoping to receive J. Cole’s anticipated album sometime this year, but it wasn’t expected to arrive so soon. We haven’t heard much from J. Cole aside from his one-off singles sprinkled in 2020, but earlier this week, he dropped off a major announcement.

“My new album The Off-Season available 5/14,” the rapper shared to Instagram. “Just know this was years in the making.” As we await The Off-Season‘s arrival next week, Cole whets his fans’ whistles with his new single “i n t e r l u d e.” Cole wrote on social media, “Told myself I would drop the album all at once. Sometimes you gotta say f*ck it tho. New song tonight. 12 o’clock. ‘i n t e r l u d e’ from The Off-Season.”

On “Interlude,” we find J. Cole in his bag as he spins clever bars over a T-Minus production. Check it out and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

Cole world, n*ggas knowin’ what it is
Just in case they don’t, I show ’em what it is
Then in Summer, I do real numbers
Couldn’t dare touch it if they sold the double-disc
Block hot, n*ggas burnin’ up the street
Shots poppin’ and we heard it up the street
It’s a war, n*ggas runnin’ up the score
Jesus said that you should turn the other cheek

Jeezy Credits Snoop Dogg And E-40 For Helping Him Get ‘Back On The Right Course’

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More than a decade and a half ago, Jeezy arrived on the hip-hop scene as one of the earliest trap artists in the genre, joining the likes of T.I. and Gucci Mane. In the years that followed, Jeezy, who hails from Atlanta just like the other aforementioned artists, would go on to drop well-appreciated albums and mixtapes and grow into one of the most respected rappers from that time period. However, in Jeezy’s own words, his rise didn’t come without lessons from a pair of rappers that came before him, them being Snoop Dogg and E-40.

During an appearance on Spotify’s Best Advice podcast with Kim Bennett Taylor, Jeezy shared a time where Snoop Dogg and E-40 “g-checked” him after a run-in with the law during a video shoot.

“Snoop Dogg and E-40 they looking at me like I’m crazy. Say ‘you know what? You know what’s the difference between you and Pac?’ and I was just like ‘Whoa.’” he said on the episode. “I’m like ‘OK’ and they just went on to say ‘Yo listen, he never stopped what he was about. He never let up on his people. He never…’ and it was like ‘Yo, you, you better get out here and do what you’re supposed to be doing. Because these people believe you and they riding with you. And you ain’t moving right. And we telling you that.”

Jeezy continued to praise and thank Snoop and E-40 for their actions. “I don’t really think, you know, Snoop and E40 and those guys get enough credit for who they really are, man,” he added. “Like you know, those guys save lives you know what I’m saying. And, and, and they definitely got me back on the right course but they’ve been through what I’ve been through.”

You can listen to Jeezy’s full appearance on the show here.

Jeezy Credits Snoop Dogg And E-40 For Helping Him Get ‘Back On The Right Course’

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More than a decade and a half ago, Jeezy arrived on the hip-hop scene as one of the earliest trap artists in the genre, joining the likes of T.I. and Gucci Mane. In the years that followed, Jeezy, who hails from Atlanta just like the other aforementioned artists, would go on to drop well-appreciated albums and mixtapes and grow into one of the most respected rappers from that time period. However, in Jeezy’s own words, his rise didn’t come without lessons from a pair of rappers that came before him, them being Snoop Dogg and E-40.

During an appearance on Spotify’s Best Advice podcast with Kim Bennett Taylor, Jeezy shared a time where Snoop Dogg and E-40 “g-checked” him after a run-in with the law during a video shoot.

“Snoop Dogg and E-40 they looking at me like I’m crazy. Say ‘you know what? You know what’s the difference between you and Pac?’ and I was just like ‘Whoa.’” he said on the episode. “I’m like ‘OK’ and they just went on to say ‘Yo listen, he never stopped what he was about. He never let up on his people. He never…’ and it was like ‘Yo, you, you better get out here and do what you’re supposed to be doing. Because these people believe you and they riding with you. And you ain’t moving right. And we telling you that.”

Jeezy continued to praise and thank Snoop and E-40 for their actions. “I don’t really think, you know, Snoop and E40 and those guys get enough credit for who they really are, man,” he added. “Like you know, those guys save lives you know what I’m saying. And, and, and they definitely got me back on the right course but they’ve been through what I’ve been through.”

You can listen to Jeezy’s full appearance on the show here.

Floyd Mayweather Sits Down For Interview Immediately After Jake Paul Spat

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Not long after the unexpected brawl at Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul’s press conference erupted earlier today (May 6), the boxing icon sat down for an interview with Barstool Sports. Mayweather chatted with The Sundae Conversation with Caleb Pressley and although the boxer had calmed down tremendously after the heated exchange, it was clear that there was still a fire burning inside.

Jake Paul has continued to taunt Mayweather after snatching his hat off of his head and trying to make a run for it. Clips of the incident have been shared and reshared online as it shows Paul receiving the hands-on treatment from Mayweather and his camp.

Floyd Mayweather, Logan Paul, Jake Paul, Sundae Conversation, Barstool Sports
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“Today, I had a small problem. A little problem. Really no big problem,” said Mayweather in the preview to the upcoming interview. “Um, kid wanted to test the waters and tried me out.” Pressley then joked, “He stole your hat. No cap.” Laughter can be heard before Mayweather says with a smile, “That’s a good one. Good metaphor. I think I still got the cap. So, where the cap at?”

Pressley wanted to know if the cap held any significance to Mayweather. “It’s not an important cap but it is what it is. He did what he did and I did what I did.” Check out the clip below.

Floyd Mayweather Sits Down For Interview Immediately After Jake Paul Spat

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Not long after the unexpected brawl at Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul’s press conference erupted earlier today (May 6), the boxing icon sat down for an interview with Barstool Sports. Mayweather chatted with The Sundae Conversation with Caleb Pressley and although the boxer had calmed down tremendously after the heated exchange, it was clear that there was still a fire burning inside.

Jake Paul has continued to taunt Mayweather after snatching his hat off of his head and trying to make a run for it. Clips of the incident have been shared and reshared online as it shows Paul receiving the hands-on treatment from Mayweather and his camp.

Floyd Mayweather, Logan Paul, Jake Paul, Sundae Conversation, Barstool Sports
Cliff Hawkins / Staff / Getty Images

“Today, I had a small problem. A little problem. Really no big problem,” said Mayweather in the preview to the upcoming interview. “Um, kid wanted to test the waters and tried me out.” Pressley then joked, “He stole your hat. No cap.” Laughter can be heard before Mayweather says with a smile, “That’s a good one. Good metaphor. I think I still got the cap. So, where the cap at?”

Pressley wanted to know if the cap held any significance to Mayweather. “It’s not an important cap but it is what it is. He did what he did and I did what I did.” Check out the clip below.

The Game Drops His “Top 10 Rappers Alive” List & Fans Were Surprised

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It’s about that time again for another Top 10 Rappers list, this time courtesy of The Game. Every time an artist comes forward with the “Top” lists, Rap fans storm social media to once again debate the greatest Hip Hop artists of all time. Recently, Trippe Redd revealed his Top 5, a list that includes the likes of Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Andre 3000, and Drake. He added that Uzi and Carti are “GOATs from our era.”

The Game’s list included three of Trippie’s choices along with seven other familiar names.

The Game, Top 10 Rappers List, Twitter, Jay-Z, Lil Baby, Lil Wanye, Eminem
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“My top ten best rappers alive list in order (Not including myself),” The Game began. “1. Jay-Z, 2. Nas, 3. Lil Wayne, 4. Eminem, 5. Kendrick, 6. Snoop Dogg, 7. Drake, 8. Andre 3000, 9. J. Cole, 10. Lil Baby.” After he concluded he added, “And by the way, I’ll go bar for bar with anybody on this list.”

Fans were quick with their responses and although Lil Baby is dominating the industry, some people told Game that 50 Cent or Kanye West deserved a spot on that list. Others took issue with artists like Busta Rhymes, Ice Cube, Ab-Soul, Rakim, Black Thought, and several members of the Wu-Tang Clan being excluded.

Back in 2015, Game noted that his “Top 10 Greatest Rappers” list included, Rakim, Jadakiss, and Ice Cube. Check out The Game’s tweet along with a few responses below.

Pete Davidson Says Kid Cudi’s Music Kept Him From Taking His Own Life

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Last month, Kid Cudi raised eyebrows when he took to the Saturday Night Live stage to perform “Sad People.” There wasn’t anything too abnormal about the display, but some viewers were up in arms after seeing Cudi wearing a dress—one reportedly inspired by a gender-bending look once donned by late musician Kurt Cobain. Cudi, and SNL, received backlash from people who didn’t want to turn on late-night television and see a man in a floral garb, but in his recent interview with The Breakfast Club, Pete Davidson came to the rapper’s defense.

The SNL star is familiar with his fair share of controversies on and off the show and condemned “close-minded” people who attacked the Cleveland emcee.

“I loved it. I thought it was great,” Davidson remarked about Kid Cudi’s dress. “When you get criticism like that… It’s just like, okay cool. Those are people I don’t really want to associate myself with anyway. People that are that close-minded. I thought it was really cool and like a really cool tribute. Virgil [Abloh] made it, it’s sick. They’re gonna sell it as a unisex dress. I thought he killed it.”

Elsewhere, Davidson shared that Cudi’s music was instrumental in keeping him from taking his own life. “I would’ve killed myself,” said the actor. “Absolutely. One hundred percent. I truly believe if ‘Man on the Moon’ didn’t come out, I wouldn’t be here.” Davidson also added that he was thrilled to have the opportunity to do a music skit with Cudi during the episode. 

Check out Davidson’s interview with The Breakfast Club in full below.

6lack Accompanies Spinall And Fireboy DML For A Remix Of Their Summery Track, ‘Sere’

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While his own artistry is absolutely something to recognize and appreciate, 6lack’s ability to stand beside a variety of artists no matter the genre is another quality that makes him great. In just the past few months, the Atlanta-born singer — who switches hats to rap on songs at times — has worked with the likes of JID, Lil Durk, Lil Tay, and Melii.

As he’s done a few times in his career, 6lack returns to the afro-fusion lane for a remix of Spinall and Fireboy DML’s “Sere.” The summery track takes life on Spinall’s 2020 album, Grace, and with 6lack’s addition, the song gets a nice boost without moving away from its original structure.

As of late, 6lack’s been a busy man. In addition to providing great guest features on a number of tracks, he singer stood by his fellow LVRN labelmates for a hard-hitting Rap Caviar cypher. With OMB Bloodbath leading the way, new names to the roster like NoonieVsEverybody and BRS Kash followed suit with confident verses of the own.

Next, the more familiar names of the label, Westside Boogie and 6lack himself, delivered bars of their own. Boogie’s verse focused on his fame and how it impacted his life and the lives of his homies while 6lack’s own was a slick-lipped contribution filled with enough metaphors to remind you of his original rap upbringing.

You can press play on the new remix in the video above.

Jake Paul & 50 Cent Continue To Troll Floyd Mayweather Following “Gotcha Hat” Moment

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After Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul got into a little scuffle at Mayweather’s press conference for his upcoming Logan Paul fight, it was only a matter of time before 50 Cent came through with the taunts. Fif and Floyd were once bosom buddies back in the day, but in recent years, they’ve been trading potshots online. The Rap mogul is known for his trolling skills and has often made a meme out of Mayweather, and this time around is no different.

Social media has kept Mayweather and the Paul brothers as trending topics on just about every platform throughout the day as the “gotcha hat” moment is replayed by the thousands. Mayweather’s heated reaction has been hailed as justified by his fans, but Fif cracked jokes about the champion boxer’s facial hair.

50 Cent posted a screenshot of Mayweather’s angry reaction and in his caption wrote, “[eyeball emoji] WTF going on, on champ head [laughing emoji] I heard he had his pubic hairs put on his face. Lol.” The Power mogul isn’t the only person teasing Mayweather as Jake Paul has taken to his Instagram Story to troll his boxing foe.

Paul revived an old clip of Mayweather claiming to be his trainer and telling the world to keep a lookout for the rising boxer. In another, Paul films himself apologizing for his actions before immediately backtracking laughing at his viral moment. Check it out below.