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Wale Pulled Off The Ultimate Balancing Act On “The Glass Egg”

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Six years ago today, on March 31, 2015, Wale released his highly-anticipated fourth studio album The Album About Nothing. Inspired by his fan-favorite mixtape The Mixtape About Nothing, the MMG artist returned to his Seinfeld-inspired mixtape seven years later with a proper full-length studio album. Rather than sampling Seinfeld episodes, Wale enlisted Jerry Seinfeld himself to narrate the album, and in addition to debuting atop the Billboard 200, the album boasted hits like “The Matrimony” with Usher and the Jeremih-assisted “The Body.” 

One of the album’s most slept-on gems, however, is its eleventh track, “The Glass Egg.” For nearly five minutes straight, Wale tackles the stress and emotional turmoil that comes from balancing all of one’s conflicting interests, especially as a platinum-selling rapper. Comparing both life and his music career to a glass egg, Wale waxes lyrical about his struggles with the seemingly impossible balancing act, warning listeners that “the line is this thin.” 

Pleasing everyone is a feat that most people say is impossible, but “The Glass Egg” exemplifies how Wale was able to get as close to it as possible with the release of The Album About Nothing. The chart-topping album treated listeners with a collection of records that showcased what fans admire most about the DMV emcee, and to this day, it remains a shining spot in his extensive discography.  

Six years following the release of Wale’s fourth studio album, what is your favorite song off of The Album About Nothing?

Quotable Lyrics

Mmm, the bond was thick, now just the plot is
And isn’t it ironic, getting a name can make you anonymous
My newest of hobbies, collecting calls from the lock-ups
Tell em I know he’s so sick of the walls, when he get home, he going shopping

DaBaby Was Intrigued By A Group Of Students’ ‘Imaginary Stories’ About Him

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After exploding into the public consciousness with his rapid-fire flow and tongue-in-cheek sense of humor two years ago, DaBaby remains an object of fascination with fans of all ages even despite his somewhat less than kid-friendly subject matter. A recent meme currently circulating the weirder corners of social media turned the North Carolina rapper’s head into an automobile (apparently in response to a lyric from his song “Suge”), while a teacher’s free-writing assignment for her class turned up no fewer than four short stories featuring the rapper — in Spanish, no less.

When the teacher remarked on the coincidence on Twitter, her comment caught the rapper’s eye, prompting him to ask her, “Send them to me.” She did so via a thread of replies showing the stories in the students’ own handwriting on notebook paper, including one with an illustration of the rapper apparently getting out of jail along with one of the astronauts from the similarly-ubiquitous mobile game Among Us. In one of the writings, the student even makes reference to the “DaBaby Convertible” meme.

The stories are weird and nonsensical in the way kids’ stories usually are. One prominently features a Kanye West action revenge movie-style plotline, which has been a source of confusion and amusement for commenters. You can see the full thread below along with some… iffy translations — and, just for fun, one of the best DaBaby Convertible videos out.

50 Cent Returns To Director’s Chair For Black Mafia Family

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New York rapper 50 Cent is getting back to the director’s chair. The “Power” executive went to social media to let it be known he was once again in charge over at “BMF”. 50 Cent Returns To The Director’s Chair Fif took to Instagram with a picture of the “Black Mafia Family” script on his […]

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DJ Khaled Reveals The Secret To His “Glow”: “God & Fenty Skin”

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DJ Khaled has been deep in album mode over the past few weeks. Practically every day comes with a fresh new update from the We The Best artist regarding the huge collaborations destined for his highly anticipated sixth studio album Khaled Khaled. We’ve already seen Khaled tease records with everyone from Lil Baby and Meek Mill to Nas and Roddy Ricch. Despite having already shared so many details with social media as of late, it appears that DJ Khaled still has a few surprises up his sleeve, as the veteran record producer has recently come forward to reveal the secret to his “glow.”

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His “glow” is apparently the result of a tried-and-true skincare routine, which according to the Father of Asahd artist consists of “two tings.” In a recent Instagram post, DJ Khaled shared a video in which he walks his followers through a Rihanna-approved skincare routine. For the caption, he penned, “People always ask me how I got my Glow…[2] tings: GOD AND @fentyskin.”

In the video, which also stars DJ Khaled’s wife Nicole Tuck, Khaled walks followers through three easy-to-follow steps that include washing his face, snatching his pores, and lastly, hydrating and protecting. In typical DJ Khaled fashion, there is an ample dose of comedy as well, with Khaled’s overuse of the word “glow” and his constant kissing of his wife after every step in his skincare routine. 

Has DJ Khaled’s Fenty Skin endorsement convinced you to give Rihanna’s brand a try?

Offset Low-Key Defends Quavo In Saweetie Elevator Video Drama

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Atlanta rapper Offset is sticking by Quavo’s side. The hip-hop star is making it clear whose team he’s on after liking a post on social media connected to now-infamous footage of the Migos boss in a physical altercation with now-former girlfriend Saweetie. Offset Likes Post Defending Quavo Offset liked an Instagram video from fellow ATL […]

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Quelle Chris & The Alchemist Unite For “Iron Steel Samurai”

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This Friday, Mello Music Group is set to drop off their new compilation album Bushido, a project that features contributions from Quelle Chris, Open Mike Eagle, Solemn Brigham, Oddisee, Homeboy Sandman, Zackey Force Funk, Skyzoo, Namir Blade, Oddisee, James Shahan, Joell Ortiz, Stalley, Dueling Experts, RJ Payne, Murs, Cambatta, Kool Keith, B-Real, and The Perceptionists.

While we’ve already had the chance to catch the previous single “Black Rock,” a lyrically-sharp posse cut featuring Joell Ortiz, Stalley, Namir Blade, and Solemn Brigham; peep that one right here. Now, we’re looking at the introductory cut “Iron Steel Samurai,” a duet between Quelle Chris and The Alchemist, who has been on a truly incredible tear of late. For the occasion, Alc blesses the set with a fuzz-soaked guitar riff, over which Quelle Chris lets fly a reference-laden dose of potent lyricism. “Zombies get shut down, persona like Harmabe, we end up everywhere like hair on blondies,” he spits. “I’m bugging out cause I know who the fuck I be.”

Check out “Iron Steel Samurai” now, and stay tuned for Mello Music Group’s upcoming Bushido project to drop in full on Friday, April 2nd. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Zombies get shut down, persona like Harmabe,
We end up everywhere like hair on blondies
And I’m bugging out cause I know who the fuck I be
The son of King Joffery, J back in the U.S.A, royal penis shiny

Taylour Paige and Riley Keough Star In Epic Trailer For “Zola”

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Certain viral trends on social media have become cultural moments in their own right, from the debate about the blue and black (or white and gold?) dress to the telling of A’Ziah King a.k.a. @_zolarmoon’s epic 2015 Twitter story. While the former should probably never inspire a spinoff in any shape or form, the latter has been made into a movie, aptly titled Zola, and Twitter veterans are excited for the film’s release later this year. Today, the highly anticipated film has finally unleashed its wild trailer, months ahead of its forthcoming summer release.

As reported by People, Zola‘s first full-length trailer stars Taylour Paige as Zola, a Detroit waitress who strikes up a friendship with a customer, and Riley Keough as Stefani, who convinces Zola to join her in Florida for a weekend of fun, dancing and partying. The stripper adventure is first contextualized in the trailer by Zola’s humorous opener, “Y’all wanna hear a story about why me and this bitch here fell out? It’s kind of long but full of suspense.” 

From then on out, complete madness ensues as fans are treated to glimpses of Zola and Stefani’s crumbling relationship, outlandish cameos from costars Colman Domingo and Nicholas Braun, and the overall electrifying nature of the upcoming film. Check out the ridiculous trailer for Zola below.

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BROCKHAMPTON Share “Roadrunner” Tracklist: A$AP Rocky, Danny Brown & More

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BROCKHAMPTON has been readying a return for a minute now, having recently set the table for their comeback album Roadrunner. Following a pair of mysterious visual teasers, the self-declared “boy band” delivered a brand new single in “Buzzcut,” featuring a guest appearance from hip-hop’s favorite auteur Danny Brown; you can listen to the trippy cut right here. 

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Now, BROCKHAMPTON has come through with the complete tracklist to their upcoming body of work, sharing it alongside Roadrunner’s album artwork. Clocking in at a reasonable thirteen songs, the project looks to feature appearances from Danny Brown (whose contribution we already heard), JPEGMAFIA, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, Sogone Soflex, Charlie Wilson, and Baird. For the most part, however, Roadrunner will be occupied by the group’s extensive lineup. 

It should also be noted that BROCKHAMPTON has locked in a complete box set release scheduled for Friday, April 9th, which means we’ll be receiving the album next Friday. It’s been a decent enough wait since we’ve heard a studio album from the collective, with their fifth studio album Ginger having arrived in August of 2019. And if Kevin Abstract is to be believed, Roadrunner will be the first of two projects dropping this year — their last.

Check out the tracklist, guest appearances, and artwork for Roadrunner below.

1. BUZZCUT (feat. Danny Brown)
2. CHAIN ON (feat. JPEGMAFIA)
3. COUNT ON ME
4. BANKROLL (feat. A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg)
5. THE LIGHT
6. WINDOWS (feat. SOGONE SOFLEX)
7. I’LL TAKE YOU ON (feat. Charlie Wilson)
8. OLD NEWS (feat. Baird)
9. WHAT’S THE OCCASION?
10. WHEN I BALL
11. DON’T SHOOT UP THE PARTY
12. DEAR LORD
13. THE LIGHT PT. II

Cardi B Calls Out Utah For Cracking Down On Porn Rather Than Addressing Real Problems

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When politics buff Cardi B sees something she doesn’t like going on in government, she’s almost guaranteed to comment on it. Most recently, Cardi shared her thoughts on a recently-passed anti-pornography law in Utah which mandates filters on mobile devices and tablets sold in-state. The law is the culmination of a conservative-led drive to turn porn into a “public health hazard,” even though the state is ending its mask mandate during a pandemic that’s killed over half a million people.

Clearly, she doesn’t like the law, drawing a comparison between its proponents’ stated intention of “protecting the children” and the prevalence of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organization in the state. “I respect everyone’s religion but Utah restricting porn and not regulating the disgusting things that happens in the FLDS,” she observed. “That cult is disturbing.”

She elaborated in a second tweet, ““I will understand if they restrict porn because the state is very religious however they allow soo much disgusting things out there that they claim is part of their religion and that’s MOLESTING CHILDREN …Look it up!”

The FLDS Church is described as one of the largest of the fundamentalist Mormon sects and is designated a cult by the Southern Poverty Law Center. It’s received criticism for its practice of polygamy and racist attitudes toward Black people and interracial relationships and accused of trafficking underage girls across state lines, as well as child labor abuses.

Cardi is no stranger to drawing the ire of certain groups. Her song “WAP” is still a hot topic among conservative circles, even as those commentators ignored or brushed off racist terrorist attacks in the US, minimized a global pandemic, and tried to credit Donald Trump with the successes of the current administration.

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Michael Strahan Fixes Teeth Gap: See His New Smile

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Former professional football player for the New York Giants, Michael Strahan is known around the world for his unique look. The football analyst and co-host of Good Morning America has an iconic gap between his front teeth, which has given him plenty of charm over the years. The 49-year-old seemingly decided that he had had enough of the gap, deciding to take a trip to the dentist to have it fixed.

Exclaiming that any of his friends, family, or business partners would have tried to talk him out of the procedure, Michael Strahan said that he absolutely loves the results after the dentist fixed his front teeth. “I love it! Holy f*ck,” he declared when he saw his new smile for the first time.

According to a report by TMZ, Strahan’s dentist used a removable dental piece over the gap, which the retired football star can take down at any time. It gives the look of a filled-in tooth line, appearing pretty natural. 

While many are praising Strahan for his new smile, Tyler, The Creator is seemingly pretty upset that he had the gap fixed. “THAT THING WAS BEAUTIFUL,” he commented on the TV host’s Instagram post.

The timing of this move is interesting as, just a week ago, Strahan had this to say about his iconic gap: “I rock my gap with pride! It’s who I am!”

Do you think he’ll keep his new teeth or will he eventually take out the dental piece?

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