The Game, Hit-Boy & Big Hit Drop Surprise Drop ‘Paisley Dreams’ Album, Recorded In One Night

The Game, Hit-Boy & Big Hit Drop Surprise Drop 'Paisley Dreams' Album

This is proof that the game of Hip-Hop truly has no rules.

Los Angeles rapper The Game has teamed up with Hit-Boy and his father Big Hit to drop a surprise project called Paisley Dreams. Released on the first day of 2024 to kick off the year on a high note, the 9-track project came as a result of an epic studio session between the three Los Angeles natives.

The Game posted the album’s cover art to his 13.9 million followers on Instagram, with the caption: “I pulled on @hitboy & @bighit 3 days ago to do 1 song… stayed a few hours & ended up doing a 9 song tape that night. I’m not here to ask you to stream it or download it. I’m just a man, telling his fans a story about last night & the night before.”

The crazy part is, the project was recorded, mixed and mastered, and uploaded to streaming platforms within less than a week. This just goes to show the work ethic of all three artists, specifically Hit-Boy who continues to prove his case for why he should take home the award for Producer of the Year at this year’s Grammys.

Hit-Boy also shared more details of the making of the project: “The Game pulled up on me and Big Hit 4 days ago and i was thinking maybe we ask him to get on the “Bang Freestyle” remix or something at MOST but instead he locked in with us for the rest of the night and we made a 9 song album. Here it is “Paisley Dreams” by The Game and Big Hit executive produced by Hit-Boy.”

Paisley Dreams boasts guest appearances from fellow Los Angeles natives Dom Kennedy and TeeFlii. Listen here:

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WATCH: Playboi Carti Delivers New “BACKR00MS” Video Feat. Travis Scott

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Playboi Carti ushered in New Year’s Eve with new music, dropping off the video for “BACKR00MS” featuring Travis Scott.

In the video, footage from what appears to be an office building shows Carti with a beautiful woman as he counts up before hitting a garage for his super-sized ride. The star rapper appears in all black, accented by numerous diamonds.

One of the key bars is, “I think I need me an Ice Spice, yeah I want me a Munch.” And Ice Spice definitely heard it.

You can see the full video below.

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Cardi B Battled Illness to Deliver NYE Performances, Revealed Her Chest Was ‘Getting Tight’

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Cardi B revealed that she suffered through her New Year’s Eve performances. Cardi was booked for both an appearance at Fountainebleau and Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve.

“I am so sick,” Cardi said. “I don’t understand because when I was in New York, I was going out with sweaters, toes out, everything.”

She added, “My chest started getting tight. Bro, I’ve been fighting for three days and I have a huge performance later. Huge performance. Like, alright, I get that it’s New Year’s but I have this huge performance and I’m fighting, fighting.”

Cardi B and Offset might be battling in their relationship, but they turned Miami up.

The New Year’s Eve festivities in Miami were nothing short of spectacular, with celebrities taking over Miami Beach to ring in 2024. One standout moment was the electrifying poolside performance by the newly single Cardi B at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

READ MORE: Quavo Calls Cardi B & Offset’s Drama A “Soap Opera”

Dressed in a stunning black one-piece ensemble paired with diamond-studded knee-high boots, Cardi B had the crowd on their feet. The rapper delivered a memorable performance and engaged the audience with her humor. Cardi B joked about the challenges of 2023 and expressed her excitement for the new year, encouraging everyone to take shots and personally requesting a shot of Hennessy.

In a heartwarming moment, Cardi B gave a special shoutout to her daughter, Kulture, spotted stageside, proudly watching her mother’s performance.

Meanwhile, just steps away at LIV Miami, Offset took the stage in a Denim Tears outfit, captivating the crowd with hit songs like “Jealousy,” “Fan,” and “Say My Grace.” The night was filled with music, laughter, and unforgettable moments as celebrities celebrated the start of 2024 in style.

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Cardi B and Offset Light Up Separate Miami Beach Stages for New Year’s Celebrations

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Cardi B and Offset might be battling in their relationship, but they turned Miami up.

The New Year’s Eve festivities in Miami were nothing short of spectacular, with celebrities taking over Miami Beach to ring in 2024. One standout moment was the electrifying poolside performance by the newly single Cardi B at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

READ MORE: Quavo Calls Cardi B & Offset’s Drama A “Soap Opera”

Dressed in a stunning black one-piece ensemble paired with diamond-studded knee-high boots, Cardi B had the crowd on their feet. The rapper delivered a memorable performance and engaged the audience with her humor. Cardi B joked about the challenges of 2023 and expressed her excitement for the new year, encouraging everyone to take shots and personally requesting a shot of Hennessy.

In a heartwarming moment, Cardi B gave a special shoutout to her daughter, Kulture, spotted stageside, proudly watching her mother’s performance.

Meanwhile, just steps away at LIV Miami, Offset took the stage in a Denim Tears outfit, captivating the crowd with hit songs like “Jealousy,” “Fan,” and “Say My Grace.” The night was filled with music, laughter, and unforgettable moments as celebrities celebrated the start of 2024 in style.

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Nicki Minaj Reveals She No Longer Likes to Perform “Starships” During NYE Show

Nicki Minaj's 'Pink Friday 2' Enters 14 Songs in Hot 100

Nicki Minaj brought her Queen aura to E11EVEN nightclub in Miami to ring in the New Year. During her performance, Nicki would cut “Starships,” revealing the song is no longer in her setlist. I don’t perform that song no more, y’all,” Minaj said. “I don’t like it, what y’all want me to do?”

To close 2023, Nicki Minaj found herself on a Billboard chart she never topped before: the Hot Gospel Chart. According to Billboard, Minaj’s “Blessings,” a Pink Friday 2 collaboration with gospel star Tasha Cobbs Leonard, has hit No. 1.

Billboard notes the single pulled in 3.1 million U.S. streams and 3,000 downloads, taking over both the Gospel Streaming Songs and Gospel Digital Song Sales charts.

Additionally, Nicki Minaj and her Pink Friday 2 album have flooded the Billboard hot 100. The album sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as well.

Pink Friday 2 launched 14 songs into the Hot 100, with two debuting into the top 40, “Everybody” feat Lil Uzi Vert at No. 26 and “Needle” feat. Drake at No. 34.

The additional entries are below.

No. 42, “FTCU”
No. 58, “Barbie Dangerous”
No. 60, “Are You Gone Already”
No. 63, “Let Me Calm Down,” feat. J. Cole
No. 64, “Beep Beep”
No. 73, “Big Difference”
No. 74, “Fallin 4 U”
No. 80, “RNB,” feat. Lil Wayne & Tate Kobang
No. 82, “Pink Friday Girls”
No. 87, “Cowgirl,” feat. Lourdiz
No. 89, “Pink Birthday”
No. 95, “Bahm Bahm”

Pink Friday 2 has now pushed Minaj to the top of the list of female rappers with the most No. 1 albums on Billboard.

Before the release of the album, Minaj was tied with Foxy Brown for the record. Pink Friday 2 moved 228,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Dec. 14.

Additionally, the album is the biggest debut for a female HIp-Hop album in Spotify history. The album also sold 25,000 copies of vinyl.

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Ice Spice Shares Sizzling Photos to Celebrate Her Birthday: ‘hbd 2 me’

Ice Spice Shares Sizzling Photos to Celebrate Her Birthday

Ice Spice, one of The Source’s top breakout artists of 2023, hit Instagram on New Year’s Day, flexing her curves to celebrate her birthday.

“hbd 2 me,” Spice attached to the picture of her short black dress and gold heels. You can see the collection of pictures below.

Ice Spice had a crazy 2023, and it could just be the beginning. In an interview with Billboard, her go-to producer, RiotUSA, revealed more is on the way. What is more? Ice Spice’s debut album.

“Fans should know I produce and record too, so look out for my music,” said RiotUSA. “Also look out for new classics with Ice in 2024. We’re working on her debut album as we speak.”

Ice Spice is officially a Grammy-nominated artist. The list of nominations was announced last month, with Ice Spice’s biggest nom in the category of Best New Artist.

Additional nominations for the “Munch” rapper were Best Rap Song and Best Song Written for Visual Media for “Barbie World,” and her collaboration with Taylor Swift, “Karma,” for Best Pop Duo or Group.

Hitting Instagram, Ice Spice shared the list of noms, writing “grATEful ^.^.”

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WATCH: Vanilla Ice Performs “Ice Ice Baby” for Donald Trump’s New Year’s Party

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Donald Trump has long kicked it with rappers. Due to his policies and more, some rappers may stay away from him now. But to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Mar-a-Lago, there is one who jumped at the opportunity: Vanilla Ice.

Ice served as the evening’s entertainment, and of course, he performed “Ice Ice Baby.” As for Trump, he looked like he could care less. You can see the performance below.

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Kirk Franklin Jokes About One Day Meeting Plies: ‘He’s Really Afraid I Could Be His Daddy’

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“He don’t wanna do nothing, he be talking,” Franklin said. “He be just running his mouth. It’s because we were supposed to been done got together. We was going to do something in Florida, in Miami. He don’t wanna do nothig’. It’s because I think he’s really, really, really afraid that I could be his daddy.”

@clubshayshaypod “I think #plies is really, really, really afraid that I could be his daddy.” – #kirkfranklin ♬ original sound – Club Shay Shay

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Freddie Gibbs Blasts Akademiks After Blogger’s Sexual Assault Allegations Hit Online

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DJ Akademiks had a rough ending to 2023 with sexual assault allegations levied on his name. Freddie Gibbs uses the moment to get jabs in on his longtime enemy.

“Let the disrespect be as loud as the disrespect,” Gibbs wrote. “@Akademiks quiet as a church mouse today happy new year U rapist ass bitch.”

In case you missed it, DJ Akademiks trended over the weekend after his ex-girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. During an Instagram Live session, the woman, Ziya Abashae, stated Ak and two of his friends allegedly committed the crime.

According to HipHopDX, a rape kit was conducted, and she shunned the claims by the controversial personality who stated she engaged in an orgy with his friends.

“For you to pretend you didn’t do anything? That I just went to your house, and I’m some thot, like we didn’t know each other for two years,” Abashae said. “You tried to save yourself after your friends assaulted me. Whether or not you got drunk or not, I know that when you woke up, you were on top of me too. You raped me too.”

Additional claims online feature a woman stating that Akademiks engaged in communication with her until she was 18 before he attempted to have sex with her and a video surfacing with a woman screaming in the background.

You can see it all below.

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Jim Jones Partners With Luè Jade To Redefine Luxury In Wine and Spirits Industry

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As seen in Black EnterpriseLuè Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine, two of the wine and spirits industry’s fastest-growing brands, proudly announce their exclusive partnership with Hip Hop icon Jim Jones as the brand ambassador for Luè Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine. This groundbreaking collaboration marries the iconic status and influence of Jim Jones with the guilt-free luxury, quality, and affordability that define the Luè Jade brands.

With an impressive track record in the spirits industry, including his role in achieving over 68,000 cases in sales through his partnership with Sizzurp Liquor, Jones brings a wealth of experience, passion, and market insight. His unique ability to connect with audiences, coupled with his influential presence and extensive network, promises to propel Luè Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine to unprecedented heights.

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“We are ecstatic to welcome Jim Jones to the Luè Jade family as our brand ambassador,” said David Buer, CEO at Luè Jade, “His unparalleled success in the industry and his resonance with consumers make him the perfect partner to represent our brands. Together, we are poised to redefine luxury, quality, and affordability in the wine and spirits industry.”

Luè Jade’s founders Buer, Eli Kiperman, Dmitriy Pusilnik, and David Kalusetsky, collectively offer more than 50 years of experience in creating and managing globally recognized brands, amassing over 1 million cases in sales worldwide. With their unmatched expertise, deep market insights, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Luè Jade is set to emerge as a dominant force in the wine and spirits industry.

The partnership between Jones and Luè Jade marks a significant milestone in the wine and spirits sector. The fusion of his influence with Luè Jade’s dedication to excellence, guided by the founders’ expertise, is set to redefine the standards of taste, sophistication, and affordability.

Luè Cognac boasts an attractive price range, with options starting at $24.99 for the VS and $29.99 for the VSOP. Meanwhile, Jade Sparkling Wine offers an equally appealing range from $11.99 to $14.99. “I’m excited to once again ‘pop’ my Champagne expertise,” says Jones, “My fans want to party like I do. Now they can have an affordable option.”

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