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Coi Leray Joins Harlem Teen Drill Star DD Osama On “Upnow” Single

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Within the first week of 2023, Coi Leray made it known that she’s not coming to play this year with her “Players” single. The Boston native claims to have freestyled the TikTok hit in just one take, further proving how much talent she has behind the microphone. Following that comes a collaborative effort from the rap diva which finds her exploring New York drill.

On Tuesday (February 14), Leray joined 16-year-old Harlem artist DD Osama for “Upnow.” They’re certainly a force to be reckoned with, with both lyricists getting off their best bars over the beat. “Now that I’m up, I can say that I’m famous / Hit the yams when I go on vacation,” the young artist begins his first verse.

Coi Leray attends the Es x Perfect Magazine LFW party at The Dorchester on February 17, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for ES X Perfect Magazine)

When it came time for her verse, Leray made sure to name-drop her debut album. “Bitches mad, give a f*ck what they sayin’ / Like, big trendsetter, you know I’m his fave,” she confidently reminds listeners. “He ate my ass, why the f*ck would you claim ’em? / Aviani diamonds look like it’s rainin’.”

“Upnow” is just the latest arrival from Osama that’s helping to elevate his career to new heights. He previously dropped off “On Hots,” “MIA,” “Real Talk,” and “Letter to Notti,” earning him an impressive 40M total streams in just two months.

Earlier this week, the teenage sensation performed a sold-out show at the Roxy in Los Angeles. As a press release notes, this feat hasn’t been accomplished since the late Pop Smoke was taking over stages.

Stream DD Osama’s “Upnow” single featuring Coi Leray on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, share your thoughts on the new drill collaboration in the comments. Make sure to check back later this weekend for more release recommendations on our playlists.

Quotable Lyrics:

Bitches mad, give a f*ck what they sayin’
Like, big trendsetter, you know I’m his fave
He ate my ass, why the f*ck would you claim ’em?
Aviani diamonds look like it’s rainin’

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Lil Wayne & Coi Leray Step Out In MSCHF Big Red Boots: Photos

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Looks like Kanye West is getting the last laugh after all. After being relentlessly clowned for his own oversized black boots, the rapper’s contemporaries are finally catching on to his ahead-of-the-curve style. An increasing number of celebrities are stepping out in MSCHF’s Big Red Boots, including Lil Wayne.

Lil Wayne performs onstage at the NBA 2K23 Launch Event at Rolling Greens on September 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for 2K)

Weezy is one of the most recent artists to hop on the trend. He’s taken fashion risks in the past, and his latest look is certainly raising some eyebrows. On Saturday (February 11), the “Lollipop” hitmaker wore his bright boots while filming a music video with NLE Choppa. The shoes were obviously the most interesting part of his OOTD. The rest consisted of a long white shirt and baggy yellow and black striped shorts.

As XXL notes, Wayne is (literally) following in the footsteps of Fivio Foreign. The New Yorker was clowned for wearing the MSCHF boots on TikTok. Regardless of the hate they’ve been getting, the trendy footwear continues to appear on social media. Surprisingly, the public doesn’t have access to them yet.

They’re going on sale later this week for $350 USD on the official MSCHF website. The release will take place on February 16th, so you have time to prepare your bank account. However, it’s worth noting that some resellers are already requesting over $2,000 for the highly anticipated boots.

If Wayne’s look hasn’t convinced you to purchase the BRBs, perhaps Coi Leray’s will. She also spent her Saturday stepping out in the viral, Astroboy-inspired footwear, pairing them with a black and white bodysuit and sheer tights. Not only did the Trendsetter model them, but she also proved that they’re easy to dance in while practicing with a crew behind her.

On her own Instagram feed, the Boston-born rap starlet posted a series of photos showing off her MSCHF shoes. At the same time, she thanked the Brooklyn Nets for having her at their game against the Philadelphia 76ers last night. See Coi’s Big Red Boots below, and let us know if you’ll be buying a pair later this month in the comments.

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Coi Leray Posts Thirst Trap Booty Pics On Instagram

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Coi Leray recently posted some thirst trap pictures on Instagram, showing off her body and colorful fits. Moreover, the rapper and singer uploaded various pictures in varying poses, places, and fits. For example, she rocked a see-through knitted top and bottom in the first pic, smiling in the mirror. Also, she donned a pink beanie and puffer jacket, blue pants, and a knitted green-and-white bucket hat. For what it’s worth, all the fits came together quite nicely, and they’re pretty consistent to boot. While Leray might have great style, her most recent headline came after accusations of biting a leaked Latto track.

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 17: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity.) Coi Leray attends the Saint Laurent Menswear Fall-Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 17, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Moreover, “Blick Blick” leaked onto the Internet along with 130 other songs from Latto. The track officially released as a Coi Leray collab with Nicki Minaj, but Latto had a reference track among the leaks. As such, many wondered whether the “Big Energy” MC actually penned lyrics for Coi’s song. However, she denied knowing that Latto ever recorded that version. “I had no clue that she cut that record,” she stated to Billboard during an interview. “I kinda look at it like a collab. It’s like if Gucci or Moncler wanted me on the cover wearing their stuff, and I like the stuff, then if I don’t like it, I don’t have to wear it. It’s the same thing with that song.”

“If you play me a song and I think I could kill that s**t, I’ma businesswoman,” the 25-year-old continued. “Not only am I talented, I’m also about my business. If that s**t’s a smash and I’m like, ‘All right cool, let’s do it,’ I have the option to change whatever I want in the song. I have the options to tweak or do whatever. Once you give me the song, you can’t tell me what to do. You could give me advice and I’ma cut it. Even when we did ‘Blick Blick,’ the hook was already cut and we did the verse together. That’s why the verses sound different. I heard Latto’s version and the verses sound different but the hook was there.”

“A lot of great music hooks are written and I don’t know,” she concluded. “It’s a formula. I’ve only been in the industry for four years, and now I’m at point where I feel like I’m breaking superstar status and I’m learning that formula. I’m gonna be at a point where I’m making those f***ing songs for the biggest of the biggest just off the simple fact I learned the formula. But if you put me in the studio with any one of these b***hes I swear they’re not seeing me in any way. They’re not coming out with no hit. And I say that in the most humblest, friendliest, loving, and friendly competition way.” As always, come back to HNHH for more celebrity posts and the latest on Coi Leray.

Coi Leray Had “No Clue” About Latto’s “Blick Blick” Bars

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A massive song leak that caused Latto to trend across social media has received an official response from Coi Leray. In November, Latto was yet another artist who suffered a setback after a reported 130 songs leaked online. Nestled within was a reference track where Latto spit bars over Coi Leray and Nicki Minaj’s collaboration, “Blick Blick.”

Quickly, fans speculated on whether Latto was responsible for penning bars on the released version. In a new interview with Billboard, Leray addressed the controversy. “I had no clue that she cut that record,” she said.

After the songs leaked, Leray said that creating songs was a team effort. She emphasized the point with Billboard.

“I kinda look at it like a collab. It’s like if Gucci or Moncler wanted me on the cover wearing their stuff, and I like the stuff, then if I don’t like it, I don’t have to wear it. It’s the same thing with that song,” Coi added.

“If you play me a song and I think I could kill that s–t. I’ma businesswoman — not only am I talented, I’m also about my business. If that s–t’s a smash and I’m like, ‘All right cool, let’s do it,’ I have the option to change whatever I want in the song. I have the options to tweak or do whatever.”

Further, “Once you give me the song, you can’t tell me what to do. You could give me advice and I’ma cut it.”

Read More: Coi Leray & Bia Respond To Critics After 130 Latto Songs Leak

The “No More Parties” rapper also addressed why the reference track had similar lyrics to the finalized version.

“Even when we did ‘Blick Blick,’ the hook was already cut and we did the verse together. That’s why the verses sound different,” said Leray. “I heard Latto’s version and the verses sound different but the hook was there.”

“A lot of great music hooks are written and I don’t know — it’s a formula. I’ve only been in the industry for four years, and now I’m at point where I feel like I’m breaking superstar status and I’m learning that formula. I’m gonna be at a point where I’m making those f–king songs for the biggest of the biggest just off the simple fact I learned the formula.”

Additionally, Leray adknowledged she learned this formula through collaborating with others. However, she made sure to add, “But if you put me in the studio with any one of these b–ches I swear they’re not seeing me in any way. They’re not coming out with no hit.”

“And I say that in the most humblest, friendliest, loving, and friendly competition way.”

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Coi Leray Talks Grandmaster Flash Co-Signing “Players”: “I Love His Positive Energy”

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Once again, social media has helped Coi Leray earn herself another hit with “Players.” The track features a notable sample from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five’s “The Message,” and according to Leray, she received a co-sign from the Hip Hop pioneer.

“Flash, he’s so funny,” she told Billboard about meeting Grandmaster Flash. “I would’ve thought I’ve known him. I felt like I was in a time machine when I met him. It’s like he didn’t even age. I feel like, ‘I’m meeting you back in the ’90s.’

Read More: Coi Leray Says She Freestyled “Players” Single In One Take

“If that was a movie, that’d be fire,” Leray added. “Going back in time and I’m like, ‘What’s up?’ He’s right here and he was so present. He got so much energy, he’s so healthy and he looks so good.”

Flash didn’t only applaud her single, but he also took the time to give her some sage advice. Leray has previously stated she wants to learn as all that she can from artists who came before her.

“This guy, he can give me a lot of knowledge if you really think about it,” she also shared. “That song was so big and I do know how much that it impacted Hip-Hop. I thought it was dope how humble he is. He’s very positive and I love positive energy.”

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 29: Coi Leray performs in concert during day two of Lollapalooza at Grant Park at Grant Park on July 29, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic)
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Weeks ago, Leray revealed that she recorded “Players” as a freestyle in one take. The song was remixed by a DJ and the upgraded version spread like wildfire on TikTok. This bolstered the visibility of the original track, earning Coi even more success.

Listen to “Players” above.

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Coi Leray Explains Why ‘It’s No Competition’ Among Her Fellow Female Rappers

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Coi Leray is in the midst of a stunning resurgence. While rap fans undoubtedly slept on her versatile debut album despite standout singles like “Blick Blick” and “Anxiety,” she bounced back late last year with the Grandmaster Flash-sampling “Players.”

Today, in a new interview with Billboard, she discusses the ups and downs of her career so far and explains why “it’s no competition” among her fellow female rappers as they storm the charts in a way that hasn’t been seen in hip-hop in nearly 20 years.

“I don’t compete with them, because you just can’t,” she says. “The best thing about this industry [is], there’s room for everybody. That’s why it’s no competition. I could be here and you could be here right with me. At the end of the day, even if we at the top of the mountain, I’ma be Coi and you gonna be you, and we could trade places or I could become someone else. I’m gonna determine my greatness, my destiny, and my future. What’s for you is for you, while we’re at the top together. Steel sharpens steel.”

She also listed some of her favorite peers in the rap game, naming GloRilla, Ice Spice, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Flo Milli, and rising star Lola Brooke, as well as name-checking Latto, who was recently embroiled in a ghostwriting controversy over leaked reference tracks for Coi’s “Blick Blick” and BIA’s “Whole Lotta Money.”

Coi Leray Releases Music Video For “Players”

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Coi Leray is back in the spotlight with a new video for her viral sensation “Players” following the release of her debut album, Trendsetter. The video is set in Newark, N.J. at an impromptu dance party. Rapper and singer-songwriter Coi Leray is back in the spotlight after releasing the music video for her viral hit […]

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Coi Leray Shows What She’s Working With In Sheer YSL Dress

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It’s a busy season for Coi Leray as her “Player” track racks up streaming numbers. The latest release from the East Coast artist has also made waves across social media platforms. “Players” hosts a sample from Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five’s “The Message,” fusing classic Hip Hop to today’s current sound.

If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok, then you are aware of a remix to “Players” that has taken over social media. This week, Leray shared the official music video to “Players (DJ Smallz 732 – Jersey Club Remix),” and it’s expected to further push the single to new heights.

Read More: Coi Leray Says She Freestyled “Players” Single In One Take

While the track and new visual gains steam, Leray was over in France for Paris fashion week. The rapper was filmed and photographed wearing a sheer Yves Saint Laurent dress that stole attention.

“Ysl @anthonyvaccarello thank you so much I had an amazing time,” Leray wrote on Instagram. “Can’t wait to come back 🆑💕.”

Additionally, the floor-length ensemble showed off just about everything Leray is working with, and she didn’t shy away from the flashing lights as she posed for the paparazzi.

Read More: Coi Leray Posts Bikini Thirst Trap, Shares “Players” Club Mix

The attention was also felt on social media after the “No More Parties” hitmaker flexed a few photos for fans.

“The girls are gagging rn,” she tweeted alongside an image of herself in the YSL fit. Check out more from Coi Leray below.

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Coi Leray attends the Saint Laurent Menswear Fall-Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 17, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 17: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity.) Coi Leray attends the Saint Laurent Menswear Fall-Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 17, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Beyoncè & Rihanna Start 2023 Strong, Queen Naija Says “Let’s Talk About It,” + Coil Leray Drops A Remix

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As the New Year kicks off, let’s see what these ladies have in store! Superstars Beyoncè and bad gal Riri effortlessly prove they still got it, while Queen Naija kicks off the new year with a new bop. Queen Naija Wants To Talk… After making her smooth comeback, Queen Naija is starting the New Year […]

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