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Some fans are calling out Lil Nas X for allegedly refusing to help his mother as she struggles with homelessness after a video was shared of her begging for money on the street.

The pop star is one of the biggest artists in the music business right now. He continues to make big moves to shake up the industry, most recently releasing his latest #1 single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”. In previous interviews, Lil Nas X has spoken about his relationship with his mother, who struggles with drug addiction. “I never really talk about my mom,” said the rapper in January 2020. “She’s an addict so we don’t have the closest relationship. Even trying to get her better – things didn’t quite work out. But there’s still love…” 

 
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A fan-posted video allegedly shows Lil Nas X’s mother begging for money to buy food in Atlanta, Georgia. “This is @lilnasx mom holding a feed me sign,” wrote the fan. Many have been calling out the 22-year-old multi-platinum artist and making assumptions about his relationship with his mother, which he has openly discussed in the past. He claims that he attempted to help her, but to no avail. 

Lil Nas X has not commented on this video yet. We will keep you posted if he does.

This week, the rapper revealed that his new song “MONTERO” would be taken down from streaming services following multiple controversies surrounding the video. Critics have commented loudly about the message Nas X is sending in the video, in which he seduces the devil by giving him a lapdance. The drama was amplified when the artist announced he was releasing a limited number of sneakers that included drops of human blood.

Watch the music video for the song below. Read our new article “Lil Nas X Mastered Viral Success” here.

Legendary Cash Money rapper Juvenile, real name Terius Gray, recently received a high honor in his home city of New Orleans. According to a new report from WDSU, Juvenile was officially granted a key to the city of New Orleans, presented by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.

Mayor Cantrell offered a few kind words about Juvenile, taking to social media to share a photo from the ceremony. “So this morning, we’re taking over for the 99 and the 2000s!” she writes. “Today, we honored New Orleans’ very own Teruis Gray, but we all know him as Juvenile. It was indeed an honor to present a Son of the City with a Key to the City of New Orleans.”

On his own Instagram page, Juvenile expressed gratitude to the mayor. “Thank you to @mayorcantrell and New Orleans city for presenting me with the Key to my city I am truly honored,” he captions, alongside an image of his new plaque. He also took a moment to share a bit of footage from the post-ceremony celebration, in which he kicks a few dance moves to the soundtrack of a jazzy street band. “Thank you everyone for the support they got me with this one,” he writes. “@mayorcantrell Thank You again.” 

We’d like to extend our congratulations to Juvenile for this major honor, and it’s certainly welcome to see him recognized for everything he’s done for New Orleans’ vibrant arts and culture scene. On that note, it’s been a while since we saw some new music from Juve The Great. Last we heard from the Cash Money veteran, he was reuniting with Birdman for their collaborative album Just Another Gangsta — stream that right here. 

Three-time Grammy award-winner Lizzo is known for huge singles like “Truth Hurts” and “Juice” as well as her critically acclaimed album Cuz I Love You, and since the multitalented artist’s astronomical rise, she has also become a cheerleader and spokesperson for the fat community. Throughout countless interviews and features, Lizzo has made an effort to promote body positivity and stop people from fat-shaming others.

In a recent TikTok stitch, the multihyphenate further elaborated on the societal challenges that come with being fat after TikTok user @cocainecuban posed the question, “Would you wake up and trade places with somebody who was on the heavier side?” 

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##stitch with @cocainecuban I remember fantasizing about waking up in a slim persons body.. it was exhausting.

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“I’m glad she asked,” Lizzo replied as she began her extensive explanation about the prevailing stigmas against fat people. After citing Dr. Jane Elliot’s famous 1968 demonstration about racism, Lizzo repeated the original TikTok user’s question, asking, “Would you switch places with a fat person’s body tomorrow?”

“You would not because you know that there’s a whole system that oppresses fat people that you do not experience and you will never experience,” she continued. “So let’s remember, body positivity —‌ yes we want to end harassment and shame, but we also are working to dismantle a system that oppresses fat people.”

Lizzo’s TikTok marks her latest public remarks about fat-shaming and body positivity, giving her fans and followers some food for thought. What are your thoughts on what the Grammy award-winner had to say?

Last week, a number of photos surfaced showing Youngboy Never Broke Again with other inmates behind bars. In the pictures, the rapper appears to be in good spirits, showing his pearly whites for the camera. The rapper is currently locked up after fleeing from the police in Los Angeles. He’s facing a maximum sentence of ten years.

The latest picture of NBA Youngboy has been released online, but he does not look as pleased as he did last week. In the latest flick, the 21-year-old loses his smile and faces the camera flash head-on. The mugshot-type image shows Youngboy with a facemask pulled down around his neck. He also grew a light mustache in the last week.

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The last time Youngboy was released from jail following an arrest, he emerged with an all-new look. Hopefully, he gets out soon so that he doesn’t have even get the chance to debut a new look this time. Free Top.

Despite his current incarceration, the rapper’s personal life remains as messy as it ever has been. This week, Yaya Mayweather seemingly addressed Youngboy’s new girlfriend Jazlyn Mychelle, posting a straight-faced picture and “checking” her. The woman’s older sister stuck up for her, defending Jazlyn and telling Yaya she wants all the smoke in her response.

Take a look at the new picture of Youngboy Never Broke Again below.

It can be argued that hip-hop fans have been spoiled by faster turnaround times than ever before, with rappers sometimes delivering multiple albums in the same year. Yet in the case of Kendrick Lamar, whose most recent body of work came exactly four years ago to this day, the drought has been a relatively trying one. 

Of course, DAMN. has built up quite the legacy in its own right. Currently triple platinum, the project also boasts many multi-platinum singles; “DNA” is three times platinum, “LOVE” is four times platinum, “LOYALTY” is double platinum, and “HUMBLE” is seven-times platinum. The album also earned Kendrick the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Music, as well as the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Suffice it to say, DAMN. is beloved by fans and critics alike, with some arguing that it holds some of Kendrick’s most conceptually challenging and replayable lyricism.

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Given the nature of the work itself, a lengthy delay should be expected. Though he doesn’t often speak on the nuances of his creative process, it’s evident that Kendrick Lamar spends ample time writing, so it’s not exactly surprising to see such a lengthy delay. Yet four years is an admittedly lengthy process, and Kendrick Lamar fans have now found their patience tested like never before. 

While reports have occasionally surfaced on occasion — by now, the rumors of a more “rock-inspired” sound are an ancient memory — Kendrick’s upcoming studio album remains entirely shrouded in secrecy. True, he was rumored to be shooting a music video not too long ago, but nothing ultimately came of that. Frustrating though it may be at times, it’s that same enigmatic pre-release process that makes a Kendrick rollout so exciting — provided there’s enough light at the end of the tunnel. Going on four years now, that light might feel a little faint. 

As they say, good things come to those who wait. Are you expecting to see any news on Kendrick Lamar’s mysterious project before the end of the year? 

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