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Singer and actress Tinashe opens up about her affinity for weed in a new video for JAY-Z‘s MONOGRAM cannabis brand. In Episode 3 of “High Tales,” the BET Awards nominee also talks about how smoking factors into her creative process. Tinashe Talks About Smoking With Snoop Dogg In part of her episode for MONOGRAM, Tinashe […]
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Detroit rapper Big Sean and YG have blessed movie icon Eddie Murphy‘s upcoming Coming 2 America film’s soundtrack with pure bars. The rap heavyweights linked for the standout “Go Big” song which perfectly sets the regal tone for beloved main character, King Akeem. Big Sean & YG Coming 2 America Collab The “Go Big” record […]
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Kyle has always been one of those artists who radiates positivity in his art. After getting famous off of his hit track “I Spy,” Kyle has managed to keep the same energy he started out his career with, and after every new release, he is able to grab fans with some catchy and bubbly tracks. His latest effort matches those aforementioned vibes as he recently teamed up with the likes of Josh Golden for a track called “But Cha.”
With this track, Golden kicks things off with a perfectly sung hook that speaks about a girl that has captured the artist’s attention. Kyle then comes in which his verses talk about wooing the woman and everything you would expect from the type of pop-rap track that Kyle is so famous for. The production matches the vibe and overall, this is definitely a fan pleaser.
Quotable Lyrics:
You way out of my leaguе and we know it (We know it)
I got 0s on my check like a pro, yeah (Like a pro, yeah)
Comment “the best” on all your posts, yeah
And we go back, Nikes and throwbacks
Last November, Hip-Hop fans everywhere learned about the tragic passing of yet another beloved rapper. Reports surfaced that Dallas’ own Mo3 had tragically been shot and killed on a Dallas freeway. In a year in which violence also took the lives of artists such as Pop Smoke and King Von, fans especially grieved over the tragic loss of Mo3. Roughly three weeks following his passing, reports revealed that then-21-year-old Kewon Dontrell White was arrested and accused of killing the Dallas rapper.
This week, White received a major update on his current legal situation. According to The Dallas Morning News, Dallas County grand jurors indicted the now-22-year-old on a murder charge pertaining to the November highway shooting death of Mo3. Although footage provided by Dallas police officer’s depict Mo3’s shooter wearing a ski mask, law enforcement reportedly believes White to be the shooter.
Reports reveal that White will remain in federal custody due to a previous felony conviction until he stands trial in federal court in April. He could face up to life in prison with the possibility of parole if convicted.
As reports earlier this week have shown, families of the victims in situations like these don’t always wish prison on the opposing party. Do you think that Kewon White should face jail time for the charges brought against him?
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LeBron James has won a ton of individual awards throughout his time in the NBA, including the MVP trophy. Over the past few years, LeBron has been passed up for other players, which has led to a ton of debate about who actually deserves the award. Last year was especially controversial after LeBron lost out to the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
While speaking to reporter Bill Oram of The Athletic, LeBron’s teammate Anthony Davis was asked about the MVP award and whether James even cares about it. As AD explained, the Lakers star couldn’t care less about the individual accolades, as all he wants to win are the championships.
“Put it to you like this,” Davis said. “I know that that man does not care about MVP awards. He cares about championships. So if he loses the MVP and wins the championship like he did last year, he doesn’t care. So that’s what his mindset is, he’s not focused on MVPs. He’s focused on Finals MVPs.”
This is the kind of mentality you want on your team, as it’s one that looks to advance the team rather than one specific individual. As a result of LeBron’s mentality, the Lakers were able to win the championship last season, and now, they look poised to do some damage again in the playoffs.
Needless to say, the Lakers are lucky to have LeBron right now.
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Griselda lyricist Benny The Butcher is getting ready to drop his first project of the year, and by his own admission, the follow-up to his recent Burden Of Proof is set to be another classic. After previously teasing the March 19th release date for The Plugs I Met 2, the Harry Fraud-produced sequel to his acclaimed 2019 EP, Benny has returned to share a glimpse at the cinematic album cover.
Once again drawn from the classic Brian De Palma film Scarface, the picture depicts a stylized image of Tony Montana’s meeting with Alejandro Sosa. Alongside the image, Benny opted to share a brief hype-inducing message, though he maintained that the work would ultimately speak for itself.
“Me and @harryfraud linked up on ni**as I could sit here and type a bunch of shit but y’all know my work and if u don’t where the fuck u been,” writes The Butcher, prompting a surge of excited comment from some of his hip-hop peers. Curren$y chimed in with “There it go,” while Lloyd Banks opted to deliver three fire emojis for good measure; we can only hope to see verses from both parties. On that note, The Butcher has decided to keep the features under wraps for now. It should be noted that the first Plugs I Met had appearances from Black Thought, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Conway The Machine, and more.
Look for The Plugs I Met 2 to land on March 19th. For more from Benny, read our exclusive interview with the Buffalo emcee right here.
Popular YouTuber and rapper DDG has already recently blessed listeners with some heat via his verse on Bfb Da Packman’s “Honey Pack (Remix),” the viral hit that also features Quality Control rapper Lil Yachty. Now, weeks after curving rising rapper Rubi Rose for Valentine’s Day, DDG is back with another high-profile collaboration. The Pontiac, Michigan-born artist has linked up with hitmaking producer OG Parker for a collab project, and together, they have shared the first single from their upcoming joint effort.
“Money Long,” featuring 4PF and CMG artist 42 Dugg, is the first sample of what’s to come from DDG and OG Parker’s upcoming joint project DIE 4 RESPECT, which is set to release sometime over the next month. The Michigan and Memphis artists link up over OG Parker’s bouncy West Coast-inspired production for a braggadocious new single. Despite the “We Paid” rapper‘s star power, DDG doesn’t let Dugg overshine him, giving listeners two slick and spirited verses.
Do you have high hopes for DDG and OG Parker’s impending joint project DIE 4 RESPECT?
Quotable Lyrics
Humble as fuck, but I know that I’m lit though
I spent two mill on my crib, that ain’t shit though
I spent a million on whips, still rich though
I know they sleep, that’s okay, they can get woke, bitch
Casanova has been going through a rough time as he is currently in prison on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Racketeering, Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime. The rapper was recently denied bond, and to stay grounded, he has been receiving frequent visits from his wide Swaggy Jazzy who has offered numerous updates on his condition.
The rapper has been able to use social media during his time in jail, and recently, he had some strong words for those who have shown him fake love. In fact, it seems like Casanova hasn’t been getting very few visits, which has been disheartening considering he isn’t too far outside of the city.
“They saying free me on the internet, I’m a hour away ain’t get a visit yet…hope that don’t go over your head…,” Casanova explained. The rapper shared a similar sentiment in screenshots that were posted to Instagram but ultimately deleted. In these screenshots, Casanova reposted his own tweets that shared quotes like “Keep your personal business to yourself and move in silence. Remember, your friends got friends you don’t f*** with.”
Dealing with something of this magnitude can certainly mess with someone’s mental health, so hopefully, Casanova’s support system pulls through for him. As for his case, we will continue to bring you all of the latest updates on the proceedings.
It’s been so long since Top Dawg Entertainment has released something from one of their longtime artists that it feels as if the fateful day will never arrive. What once amounted to delirious hype has since faded into a jaded sort of hopelessness, one that fans have essentially adopted as a defense mechanism. After all, one can not be disappointed about an album that one has already accepted will remain in a perpetual state of limbo. And yet every so often, the legendary label provides the slightest teaser, which inevitably provides a spark of life once more.
Today, that spark comes by way of an intriguing TikTok post from the official Top Dawg Entertainment account, one that depicts a loading bar gradually climbing from zero to one-hundred. Of course, it’s entirely possible that TDE is simply welcoming themselves to TikTok in a stylistic fashion — but seeing as new music from Isaiah Rashad, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, and SZA are all due for release, the optimists among us have chosen to take this as a sign.
More specifically, a sign that TDE is once again gearing up to reclaim their spot as the rap game’s dominant label. Should this mysterious post indeed herald the dawn of a new era, perhaps further news on TDE’s most anticipated releases will be soon to follow. After all, something has to give, does it not? Albums that are being worked on must come out eventually. If only TDE would follow the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s lead and outline a roadmap of their future plans…
Check out TDE’s inaugural TikTok post below, and allow your hopes to be adjusted accordingly.
@topdawgent Loading. #TDE
Kevin Durant has been a stud since returning from his Achilles injury, although as a result of this prior setback, the Brooklyn Nets have been cautious with their star. They don’t want him to aggravate old injuries and put himself in a position where he could miss a significant amount of time. For instance, Durant recently suffered a hamstring injury and since that time, the Nets have kept him out of the lineup.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Durant will be missing even more time, as the Nets superstar will not be playing in the All-Star Game. In his place, the NBA will be placing Damontas Sabonis of the Indiana Pacers on the Eastern Conference roster.
Sabonis will be part of the reserves, although when it comes to the starting lineup, that spot will be given to Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, who is someone that certainly deserves the opportunity.
This news might come as a disappointment to some Nets fans out there, who were hoping for some good news when it comes to their superstar. Regardless, it’s clear that Durant is taking his health seriously and when he does come back, he will be out on fresh legs.
Stay tuned for more details on Durant’s injury status, as we will make sure to keep you informed.
