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Listen: Tory Lanez Releases New Music From ‘Prison Tapes’ Project

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We need to talk about those ‘Prison Tapes’ snippets Tory Lanez just teased on his new Instagram profile @thetorytapes. 

Full stop. How ever you feel about Tory Lanez, his incarceration and the victims who were affected by his case – who need to be shown respect at the highest levels, one thing is undeniable, these snippets are fire.

Okay onto the music … On Friday (July 26) Lanez’s dropped content on his official Instagram account. The post included snippets of has been reported as two newly released songs. 

We all know he’s locked up but the quality of the music is insane, but lets continue …

The caption broke down two song titles: ‘Wish I Never Met You,’ and ‘Cell 245’

It gets more interesting. The songs are a part of a new project he’s calling ‘The Prison Tapes.’ Appropriate name if there ever was one. 

But check this out, the Gram profile says new drops from Lanez will come out every Friday, indefinitely. Feels like Quarantine Radio all over again. 

Here’s the caption from his post:

“‘The Prison Tapes’ Out Now  Wish I Never Met You  Cell 245 Dropping every week on @thetorytapes”

And looks like the records are out on platforms so go press play and tell us what you think.

In the meantime, here are some comments from the first IG post reacting to the drop:

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Listen to Cell 245 here from Tory Lanez YouTube channel:

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Watch: Ryan Leslie Honors Cassie in Performance on Tiny Desk

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Ryan Leslie paid tribute to Cassie Ventura during his Tiny Desk performance, which was released on Friday, July 26. 

During his set on the NPR showcase, Leslie honored Cassie by performing their 2006 single “Long Way 2 Go” followed by “Addiction” a hit song that features Cassie on the hook.

Let’s take ya’ll back … Leslie and Cassie’s professional relationship began in 2006 with the release of her debut single, “Me & U,” which Ryan wrote and produced along with most of her debut album. 

If you recall, Leslie released his self-titled debut album in 2009, solidifying his career with a series of chart-topping hits, innovative ventures in tech, and collaborations with top artists. His discography includes four albums, notably his acclaimed sophomore album, *Transition*.

What’s crazy is over the years, Leslie openly discussed Cassie leaving him for Diddy. There’s context to that assertion and it may not be that cut and dry but that’s what Leslie as alluded to. 

Thankfully for Cassie’s sake, she finally left Diddy and ended their relationship in 2018 after ten years. 

As you may know, in 2023, Cassie filed a lawsuit against Diddy, accusing him of sexual assault, sex trafficking, rape, and physical abuse, which was later settled.

Get this, following the lawsuit settlement, Leslie shared plans to collaborate with Cassie again and possibly plan a tour. Speaking to TMZ, he said, “I think that was much further past after our working relationship … The last conversation we had, she’s planning a tour.”

Check out Ryan Leslie’s Tiny Desk below, it’s pretty cool TBH.

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Drake Producer Gordo Proclaims His Friend Has Been ‘Happy as S—’ Since Feud Started

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Let bygones be bygones, sometimes. That said, maybe Drake is ready to move past his feud with Kendrick Lamar. According to his producer and longtime friend, Gordo, he provided an exclusive update to PEOPLE on the “Certified Lover Boy” artist, dishing that Drizzy has been moved on from the rap beef.

“He’s been past it,” said Gordo, a Grammy-nominated producer. “He just finished the longest tour ever [It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?]. I think he’s just chilling now.”

Gordo went on to claim Drake has maintained a positive attitude. “Ever since all this has happened… I’ve seen him happier,” Gordo noted. “It’s really weird. He’s pretty jolly… The internet makes it seem like, ‘Oh, that photo, he’s all sad and stuff.’ That’s just a bad photo from a bad camera. But because it’s him, it’s put under a magnifying glass like, ‘Oh, look at his eyes. He’s looking a little droopy. He hasn’t slept.’ But the guy’s been happy as can be, to be honest. He’s chilling.”

Ya’ll believe him? Drizzy has been winning for so long, it all seems likely to us. 

While working on Gordo’s upcoming debut album under his new alias, Diamante, the two have spent more time together. The 15-track house music album, set to release on Friday, July 26, features contributions from Drake, who previously collaborated with Gordo on his 2022 dance album, “Honestly, Nevermind”.

Gordo took PEOPLE back on their long-standing friendship, which began when he snuck into one of Drake’s concerts. “I remember I snuck into his concert one time when I was younger,” Gordo recalled. “I was always friends with people who were his tour managers or something connected to him, so I would see him every once in a while, take a little photo here and there. Then we connected and slowly, over time, we became really close.”

Good for Gordo and Drake for seemingly keeping it all positive despite what other narrative is floating out in these streets. 

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Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ Sees Jump in Streaming After Use by Kamala Harris’ Campaign 

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Let us find out the “Kamala Harris effect” is not only a real thing but influencing streaming data. That’s because Beyoncé’s song “Freedom” is experiencing a noticeable increase in streams after the Democratic presidential candidate used the 2016 track during her first campaign appearances this week.

Just check the data from Luminate that reveals that U.S. on-demand streams for “Freedom” skyrocketed by over 1,300 percent from Sunday to Tuesday, climbing from 16,600 streams to 235,400 in just a few days.

“Freedom,” featuring Kendrick Lamar and part of Beyoncé’s sixth album “Lemonade,” was the anthem playing as Harris visited her campaign headquarters in Delaware, shortly after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection. There goes Kendrick again.

As reported by CNN, Beyoncé gave her blessing for Harris to use “Freedom” as her walk-out song just hours before her appearance and has allowed its continued use throughout her campaign.

Get this, the song seems to resonate with Harris, who also featured it in a campaign video released earlier on Thursday. While Beyoncé hasn’t officially endorsed Harris’s presidential bid, she supported Biden and Harris in the 2020 election, urging her fans to vote.

ICYMI, many celebrities and musicians are rallying behind Harris’s candidacy. Charli XCX notably referenced her latest album “Brat” by tweeting, “Kamala IS brat,” which led Harris’s campaign team to adopt the album’s visual identity for their header on X (formerly Twitter). Crossover appeal. That’s how you win elections. 

Other musicians, including Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, Barbra Streisand, and Lizzo, have also shown their support or praised Harris’s policies. We are here for it. All of it. 

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Anthony Davis Cracks Joke About LeBron’s ‘Age’ Following Latest Team USA Win

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ICYMI, team USA narrowly defeated Germany with a score of 92-88 in a pre-Olympic showcase on Monday, with LeBron James once again taking center stage. Sheesh, these games are CLOSE! Either Team USA is not quite gelling or the rest of the world has caught up. Thinking it’s the latter TBH.

James dropped 20 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out four assists, shooting an impressive 8-of-11 from the field in just 18 minutes of play. Brown is the oldest player in the NBA. Absolutely insane what he can still do. 

LeBron’s performance has been a constant in Team USA’s showcase games, earning recognition from everyone, including his Los Angeles Lakers teammate, Anthony Davis.

Davis, who has also been a standout player for Team USA, has embraced his role off the bench, allowing James to shine. In the game against Germany, Davis contributed 10 points, seven rebounds, and one block in 14 minutes.

Get this, as they headed back to the locker room after the win, Davis joked about LeBron’s ability to perform at such a high level even in his mid-40s.

“He’s still doing it at 45” Davis, hilariously said. LeBron is not but you get the sarcasm, right?

Davis humorously acknowledged James’ continued dominance despite being the team’s oldest player by several years. We said it so, it’s only right Davis did too, since he’s so close to the punchline.

Over their five up and down seasons together in Los Angeles, Davis and James have developed one of the NBA’s strongest teammate bonds. While others might hesitate to joke about James’ age, because he can cook just about anyone in the league, Davis has no qualms about playfully ribbing his older teammate, a testament to their close friendship.

James, now 39 and entering his 22nd NBA season, continues to lead and excel for a Team USA squad favored to win gold in Paris. Davis’ jokes, born out of deep admiration, highlight the remarkable longevity and enduring talent of LeBron James. Respect your elders, and don’t forget to crack a joke here and there along the way.

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Janelle Monáe’s Nonprofit Fem The Future Will Uplifts Aspiring Filmmakers

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Multi-hyphenate artist, actor and philanthropist Janelle Monáe’s Fem The Future nonprofit and Made In Her Image have come together to help a group of aspiring filmmakers. Let’s, stop and clap that out. Inspiring the youth from a position on influence is always a great thing. 

Get this, twenty-five young women, girls of color and genderqueer individuals who previously attended courses, workshops and mentorship programs via the Open Lens Film Lab will premiere their short films in August. 

Topics range from gender identity to self-confidence. All inclusive – awesome.

“Looking ahead in our industry, Made In Her Image and similar organizations are crucial to its growth. The students and their films exemplify deep creativity and steadfast dedication, nurtured through the Open Lens Lab. This spirit has been at the core of Fem The Future since its inception,” Monáe said in a statement. 

She went on to say:

“Supporting MIHI aligns with Fem The Future’s commitment to uplift and amplify marginalized voices in the creative industry while planting essential seeds for new horizons in filmmaking. We’re honored to support MIHI’s Open Lens Film Labs.”

“Fem The Future’s support will allow Made In Her Image to not only amplify the work of these young filmmakers but to also sustain our ongoing mission,” added Malakai, the founder of Made In Her Image. 

Malakai also said:

“We’re creating a platform to engage, empower, and mentor future artists and filmmakers to elevate their work through their own perspectives.”

Good for those filmmakers and let’s give Janelle Monáe her flowers for paying it foward, for everybody.

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ScHoolboy Q Alludes On New ‘Blue Lips’ Album Ye Was “Canceled” Unfairly

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ScHoolboy Q went in on his new album and recently had to clarify some lyrics on a song where the TDE rapper discussed a popular artist who in his opinion, he believes was unfairly “cancelled.” 

Well, who could he possibly be talking about?

During a live performance, Schoolboy Q got right to it and revealed that the artist in question on his track “Blueslides” from the album “Blue Lips” is Kanye West.

Get this, a Reddit user, u/TheMisiak, who attended one of Q’s concerts during his Blue Lips Weekends tour, shared this revelation on the platform. 

Now we know Reddit can be tricky to use but we got ya’ll covered. ScHoolboy Q did not censor West’s name during the live performance, unlike the edited version on the album. 

“When Q performed ‘Blueslides,’ he didn’t censor himself like he did on the track itself,” the fan wrote on Reddit. “Just thought it was interesting that he waited until the tour to reveal who he was referencing.” Whelp, now we know. 

Reddit being Reddit, the fan unpacked a bit more and mentioned an interview with Nadeska, where ScHoolboy Q avoided elaborating on the line or naming the person he was referring to:

”If there are still tickets available in your city for his show, I cannot recommend going enough. Best concert of my life,” the user added.

Responses to the Reddit post were mixed, as they can be where many commenters argued that Kanye West was not unfairly cancelled. 

They pointed to his controversial actions and statements, which they believe warranted the backlash he received.

Let’s be real, when you praise Hitler, or attack any one cultural or religious group, you lose most (sane) crowds … everywhere. Despicable behavior TBH.

Back to the bars … On the second verse of “Blueslides,” the first single from “Blue Lips”, ScHoolboy Q raps, “You ni””as see what I see? / You ni””as really cancelled—, ni””a, I ain’t with it, nah / We was screamin’, ‘mental health,’ and now we wanna kill ’em all,” which sparked speculation about the identity of the “cancelled” figure.

What y’all think? Does Schoolboy Q have a point or is he trippin? 

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WATCH: ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ Trailer Starring Kevin Hart in Limited Series Based on True Story

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Get this, ”Fight Night” is adapted from the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast of the same name. It delves into the real events that took place in Atlanta on October 26, 1970. Will Packer, who produced the podcast, also serves as an executive producer for the series.

Kevin Hart plays Chicken Man, a hustler striving to make his mark among elite Black mafia members, gangsters, and powerful figures not just in Georgia but nationwide. He throws an afterparty to celebrate the historic fight between Muhammad Ali and Jerry Quarry, marking Ali’s return to boxing after being banned for refusing military draft. FYI, that was a big deal back then.

We won’t say to much but the party takes a disastrous turn when attendees are robbed in what is known as Atlanta’s most audacious underworld heist, with Chicken Man suspected of masterminding the plot. He must then work to prove his innocence as law enforcement seeks to bring justice to the victims.

Don Cheadle plays Detective J.D. Hudson, who faces the complex challenge of investigating the heist, especially since some victims are also criminals. That’s a good role for Cheadle, he has played a great cop or federal agent in several roles in the past. 

So the podcast that inspired the limited series, first aired back in 2020, and provides the storyline:

“On October 26, 1970, Muhammad Ali triumphantly returned to boxing in Atlanta, Georgia. But the next morning, national headlines featured one of the biggest heists in history. At the center was a hustler named ‘Chicken Man.’ Fans arrived in Rolls Royces from New York City, wearing vibrant fur coats and diamonds. They entered the arena with engraved invitations, cheering when the first-round bell rang, minus two empty seats. After the fight, many top Black mafia leaders headed to Chicken Man’s house for a celebration, only to be met by sawed-off shotguns. On FIGHT NIGHT, J.D. Hudson, one of Atlanta’s first Black detectives, who helped lead Ali into the ring, was assigned to the robbery investigation by the police chief the next day. When asked years later, ‘When did the investigation end?’ J.D. replied, ‘When everybody was dead.’”

Behind the camera are Shaye Ogbonna and Jason Horwitch who serve as creators and showrunners. Executive producers include Bryan Smiley and Mike Stein for Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat, Will Packer and Sabrina Wind for Will Packer Media, and Conal Byrne, Will Pearson, and Carrie Lieberman for iHeartPodcasts, alongside Jeff Keating, Lars Jacobson, Hart, and Packer.

Watch the trailer for “Fight Night” here.

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LISTEN: Kai Cenat Teases New Drake and Lil Yachty Song ‘Super Soak’ on Live Stream

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Streamers are breaking records now? Guess so and Kai Cenat is doing it again after recently teasing on the Twitch chat to debut an unreleased track by Drake and Lil Yachty. That’s kind of a big deal. 

Get this, the song is rumored to be titled “Super Soak,” and although Cenat didn’t confirm the name, he did play the entire track, which runs for about four minutes. 

The song features a sample from Mr. HotSpot’s “Goodness Gracious.” That original song is a vibe btw. 

Drake leads the hook with the bars: 

“I’m watching the moves, I’m playin’ it close / S.O.D., super soak / Rainy days, his and hers, matching coat / Jet is so big, it feel like a boat, staying afloat / I’m watching the moves, I’m playin’ it close.” 

Following Drake’s hook, Lil Yachty, also known as Boat, takes over for the final two verses and does his Yachty thing which doesn’t disappoint.

Summer vibe for sure.

Preview it here and let us know what you think:

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Drake Fan Creates ‘Family Matters’ Online Video Game; Players Can Keep Grammy Away From a Digital Kendrick

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Ayo, fans are wild. Drake fans to be exact. ICYMI, earlier this month, Kendrick Lamar fans kept up the same energy with the Compton rapper’s Drake feud by launching an online video game inspired by the epic chart topping diss track “Not Like Us.” 

The game, was reminiscent of the piñata scene from the song’s visual – basically a generic twist on the classic whack-a-mole, featuring OVO owls as targets. Gotcha. Kill owls. Call PETA. Kidding.

In response to that gamer trolling, a Drake enthusiast created *Family Matters: The Game*, which can be played online. Check it out: https://playfamilymatters.com

Get this, when you start the game, and a lo-fi Family Matters beat drops, an on-screen message reads: 

“Kendrick just opened his mouth, someone go feed him a Grammy right now. Tap the Grammy to feed Kenny. Don’t miss or he’ll be sad.” 

Then gameplay involves a moving arrow that indicates where the Grammy will be thrown when you click or tap, while a pixelated Kendrick Lamar moves side-to-side. 

Low key genius. 

If you miss, Lamar’s character grimaces, makes a sad sound, and a tear rolls down his face.

Super petty. 

Obviously, te game’s theme draws from Drake’s lyric in “Family Matters,” where he raps, “Kendrick just opened his mouth, someone go hand him a Grammy right now.” 

LOL Ya’ll got too much time on your hands!

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