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Atlanta rapper Offset is paying tribute to the greats. The Migos group member went online with a dope shot posted up in front of a beautiful mural of late entertainment stars Kobe Bryant and Nipsey Hussle. Offset Salutes Kobe Bryant + Nipsey Hussle At Mural Offset took to his Instagram to share the shot of […]
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Although many of us first learned about Draya Michele through her past relationship with Chris Brown and her stint on Basketball Wives LA, the Pennsylvania-born beauty has been working hard for years to also show the world her entrepreneurial skills and acting talents.
Earlier today, Draya spread some positive affirmations to her Instagram story, in which she shared her thoughts on starring as Diamond (originally portrayed by LisaRaye McCoy) in a reboot for “The Player’s Club.” In her first story post, she wrote, “This could be me in a reboot but y’all playing,” alongside a throwback photo of the 1998 film’s original cast. She continued by comparing her likeness to Diamond in a series of story posts that show the Basketball Wives alumna wearing a short pink dress similar to the one that LisaRaye’s character wore in the original movie.
Although it was merely an expression of interest in picking up the role, several fans have fired back at Dray, ripping her for even considering that she could do the iconic role justice. In the comment section of The Shade Room’s post, one user wrote “No thank you” followed by a red heart emoji, and another one wrote, “There’s only one diamond sis.” Even Joseline Hernandez commented under The Shade Room’s post, saying “Except that she’s not #joselinescabaret everyone will agree that I’m the perfect girl to play that role @icecube.”
Of course, Draya caught wind of the backlash following her posts, and she responded by commenting, “Whew. My cousin said I could request to play myself in a movie and y’all would still say no. The hate be real but it’s def motivating.” In another comment, she wrote, “Also. These shady posts sometimes stop people from opportunities.. but hey. Do y’all.”
Considering fans’ reaction to Draya’s posts, it’s worth noting that LisaRaye and Draya have actually worked together in the past. As seen below Lisa Raye has even previously offered praise for Draya Michelle.
Although there is no confirmation that a reboot for “The Player’s Club” is even in the works, do you think that Draya would be a good match for the role of Diamond?
Tekashi 6ix9ine took a six-month hiatus from the world after his latest studio album TattleTales didn’t put up the numbers he became accustomed to pre-snitching. Much of the rapper’s ammo came from sales figures, dissing Lil Durk, Lil Tjay, and others on how many albums they could sell in the first week. When his own project failed to outshine Durkio’s, 6ix9ine decided that it was time to take a little break from all the games he loves to play online.
While his album flop likely had a lot to do with his decision to remain silent for such a long time, 6ix9ine is updating his fans with “the real reason” why he took a hiatus, revealing that he was at his highest weight in September 2020 before deciding to shed some pounds and focus on his health.
“Hey guysss………. SO the real reason I LEFT Instagram and MUSIC for 6 months is because in September I was the biggest I ever got,” said 6ix9ine on Instagram, sharing a photo dump of pictures from before his weight loss. “I weighed 204 pounds and I was kinda going through a lot in life and I was just constantly eating and eating…… I told myself to put the music to the side and focus on myself and here I am today 60 pounds lighter at 140.”
Around that time, it was widely reported that the rapper had been hospitalized after overdosing on weight loss pills, so it’s possible that his results were not achieved in a healthy manner.
“ALL THIS TO SAY… IN LIFE everyone needs a break,” continued the controversial “ZAZA” artist in his motivational speech. “In the chaos of everything that is going on in your life, tell yourself ‘I control what happens in my life’. Do NOT let anyone tell you that things you want it’s not possible, that’s FALSE! YOU WANT IT GO GET IT! OWN THAT SH*T! I AM AND FOREVER WILL BE THE KING OF NEW YORK CHECK THE F*CKING STATS !!!!!!”
It’s very much debatable that 6ix9ine is still the king of New York since, you know, most of the city hates his guts. What do you think of his weight loss pictures, though?
The Grand Theft Auto series might be controversial but perhaps that’s why it’s one of the best-selling video game series of all time. Since its introduction in the late 90s, it’s drawn much criticism from people who believe that it promoted crime and violence, influencing the youth to mimic some of the things they’re able to do in the game itself.
One Illinois lawmaker is now trying to make an example out of Grand Theft Auto along with other violent games in an attempt to ban them from being sold. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Rep. Marcus Evans Jr. is pushing to introduce a new bill that would ban certain games that showcase “psychological harm” such as “motor vehicle theft with a driver or passenger present.”
The introduction of the bill arrives in the wake of a spike of carjackings happening across Illinois. Evans suggested it was these games that have promoted violence and crime in the community. “The bill would prohibit the sale of some of these games that promote the activities that we’re suffering from in our communities,” Evans said.
This arrived after Evans was reached out to by Early Walker who launched Operation Safe Pump, a company dedicated to preventing carjackings at gas stations and shopping centers. “I feel like this game has become a huge issue in this spectrum,” Walker said. “When you compare the two, you see harsh similarities as it relates to these carjackings.”
Do you think banning GTA and other video games will decrease carjackings? Sound off in the comments.
Andre 3000’s Instagram page remains bare, save for a lone hand-drawn sketch of an ant reading book, which the OutKast rapper only shared on Tuesday February 24. Fans were intrigued to find out why, seeing the rapper’s history of not-posting.
Andre explained that he was about to lose a trademark on this particular sketch if he didn’t do anything with it, so he decided to use the sketch on a few different items that he is currently selling, including t-shirts, hoodies, and posters.
“This is a sketch I did a while ago and I am told I have to use it now in the market place or it stops being mine,” he explained. “So I’ve made a few things with it. All the shirts are ethically-produced/made from recycled materials. Hope you enjoy. – 3.”
Along with the hand-drawn sketch, he also shared a handwritten note that’s posted to his website, and addressed to his customers. “Sooo … I have this trademark thing that I need to solve for,” Dre wrote. “According to the trademark people, in order to retain control of your trademarks, you have to actively use them. The trademark office also have deadlines and lots of rules to defend your IP. So here are a few things that I hope you enjoy and the good people at the trademark office will enjoy.”
The t-shirt runs for $45, the hoodie is $150, and the 4×6 poster is $25 All scheduled to ship in the 4-6 weeks. You can cop Andre 3000’s new line using the link in his Instagram bio. Let us know if you will be.
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A remake of the cult classic 2004 Mean Girls may be on its way, but Megan Thee Stallion has offered her own spin on the iconic film. Appearing in a promotion video for Coach’s Fall 2021 collection, Megan takes on the role of Regina George, who was originally played by Rachel McAdams.
The commercial is a spoof on the scene where Regina George’s character is introduced to the protagonist, Cady Heron (played by Lindsay Lohan). In the segment, a few members of her high school’s student body shares a ridiculous rumor they heard about George, like that her “hair is insured for $10,000.”
Megan’s commercial is a playful take on the original scene, recreating the script with several contemporary comedians. The script reads:
“Megan Thee Stallion is flawless. One time, she locked eyes with Medusa and all the snakes unionized. Each of her dogs has its own bedroom and country home in France. Shakespeare wrote five sonnets about her. Yeah, she wasn’t alive yet but… he knew. I heard her favorite movie is an anime based on her own life and it won best picture. Her nails are so long that she accidentally gouged my eye out and it was awesome. I heard that she was walking down the street and a guy saw her and crashed his car. It was so fetch. Or, not fetch… it was awesome. She’s perfect.”
Watch Coach’s promotional video with Megan Thee Stallion and see the original Mean Girls clip above.
Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Whether you hate him, love him, hate to love him, or love to hate him, Drake has been the center of the pop culture universe for a long time, and with his sixth studio album coming soon – titled Certified Lover Boy – it appears that’s exactly what he’ll remain for the foreseeable future.
It’s been nearly two years since Caleborate slid through with his last full body of work, Hear Me Out. The rapper’s kept a strong grip on the game since with the release of several singles over the course of 2020. He delivered “Cliquot Showers” for a special COLORS performance, and unveiled collabs alongside Samaria and Tone Sinatra.
This week, the rapper dropped off his first offering of the year with “Contact” ft. KOTA The Friend. The rapper locks in on the record on a pensive note, reflecting on the mental anguish he faces from chasing his dreams and dealing with the realities of his world. Kota The Friend compliments the record with his own confessional as he looks back on the problems he had and the ones he faces currently.
Quotable Lyrics
I was 24 still sleepin’ on floors
Sneakin’ girls in, still peeking through doors
They say I’m slated to make it
That’s not on this bank statement
But I never even hear them
Real men stay patient
Kanye West is reportedly relying on a “miracle” for his marriage to be saved with Kim Kardashian West after she filed for divorce, but even he seems to be taking steps to move on from their relationship, being spotted for the first time since the filing without his wedding ring.
In the midst of the rumors that Kim and Kanye were considering divorce, one of the main points that had people wishing that a reconciliation was in the cards was the fact that Kanye was still sporting his wedding ring. However, that has changed because, in the first photos released of the legendary artist since last week’s shock announcement, he is no longer wearing it.
Rocking an all-blue ensemble with his Yeezy Foam Runners, photographers zoomed into Kanye’s left hand and realized that he was not wearing his wedding ring. The fashion designer was spotted walking near his Yeezy Academy in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon. He was there with a team of bodyguards, as well as his youngest son Psalm.
Both parties seem to be pretty shaken up over this. While Kanye has remained silent on social media, his decision to remove his ring seems calculated since he was still wearing it last week. Kim has also been seemingly alluding to their breakup on Instagram, posting a video of her listening to Olivia Rodrigo’s breakup anthem “driver’s license” and focusing on lyrics that could definitely relate to her divorce.
Kanye and Kim’s divorce is set to play out on the upcoming season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which will also be the final season. Do you think they’re really done?
