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Chief Keef on His Influence on Hip-Hop: ‘I Be Tired of Hearing That’

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Chief Keef Announces "A Lil Tour" Across the U.S.

Chief Keef wants y’all to stop telling him how influential he is. He knows! Speaking with Grammy.com for the release of his Almighty So 2 album, Sosa revealed he hears it everywhere.

“If I had 500 M’s every time [I heard that], I’d be Jeff Bezos,” Keef said. “The fuck? I think I’d probably be bigger. I would be more rich!

“I be hearing that a lot, though, man. I be tired of hearing that shit. I be like, ‘We know.’ Me, you, and God know that. It’s okay. Let people do what they do, man. I was a big fan of Gucci [Mane] and Lil Wayne. Still am. So if I got people who love me like that, shit, man.”

You can read more from the interview here.

Chief Keef is hitting the road for his nationwide headlining tour, A Lil Tour, produced by Live Nation. The tour spans 17 dates, kicking off in Boston on July 16th and concluding in San Francisco on August 13th, with notable stops including Brooklyn, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.

Accompanying Chief Keef on tour are 43B signee Lil Gnar and The Glo Boyz as support for all dates.

Tickets for “A Lil Tour” go on sale Wednesday, May 15th, at 10 am local time, available on ChiefKeef.com.

The tour announcement comes hot on the heels of Chief Keef’s latest album, Almighty So 2. Crafted over two years, the album showcases Sosa’s prodigious abilities as an emcee, featuring appearances from Sexyy Red, Quavo, G Herbo, Tierra Whack, Lil Gnar, and Ballout. With tracks like “Grape Trees,” “Drifting Away,” and “Runner,” “Almighty So 2” is now available worldwide via 43B.

This tour marks another milestone for Chief Keef’s successful year, following collaborations with superproducer Mike WiLL Made-It on “DIRTY NACHOS” and hits like “Say Ya Grace” with Lil Yachty. Don’t miss Chief Keef’s electrifying return to Chicago on June 16th at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash, his first hometown performance since 2012.

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Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Commemorates 40th Anniversary With 4K UHD and Digital Release

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Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Commemorates 40th Anniversary With 4K UHD and Digital Release

Warner Home Video is poised to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Prince’s iconic film “Purple Rain” with a dazzling rerelease on 4K UHD and digital platforms, filled with special features set for a June 25 release. Get this, the special edition will deliver upgraded picture and sound quality, alongside cherished bonus content, including eight music videos.

 ”Purple Rain” made its cinematic debut on July 27, 1984 and was co-written and directed by Albert Magnoli. The film, was loosely inspired from Prince’s own life, and grossed over $70 million worldwide. This was feat back in the eighties where films rarely made that kind of money let alone musicals. The Prince starrer clinched an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score, and catapulted the then 26-year-old artist to unparalleled stardom. 

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Alongside Prince, the film featured Apollonia Kotero as the protégé and love interest of Prince’s character. She was revered for her beauty and how she captivated the lead character, The Kid, played by Prince. Also casts were actual members of Prince’s band the Revolution as well as other artists whose songs Prince had written or produced, such as Morris Day and The Time. We say all that to say, fans fell in love with the entire cast and their hits, we heard and saw play out on screen. More on those hits … The iconic motion picture soundtrack, boasted smash records like “Let’s Go Crazy,” “When Doves Cry,” and “I Would Die 4 U,” in addition to the legendary title track, has sold over 25 million copies to date. 

Albert Magnoli, a recent graduate of the USC School of Cinema-Television at the time, was handpicked to helm “Purple Rain” following the success of his student film “Jazz.” This caught the eye of Warner Bros. executives and the rest was history – that’s Hollywood for you!

The “Purple Rain” 4K UHD Disc offers fans a plethora of previously released special features, ensuring an immersive experience for longtime Prince fans and new audiences alike. Here’s a list of the included special features: 

Commentary by director Albert Magnoli, producer Robert Cavallo and cinematographer Donald E. Thorin
First Avenue: The Road to Pop Royalty – featurette
Let’s Go Crazy – music video
Take Me with U – music video
When Doves Cry – Music Video
I Would Die 4 U/Baby I’m a Star – music video
Purple Rain – music video
Jungle Love – music video
The Bird – music video
Sex Shooter – music video

This refreshing release feels like a must have and just in time for Summer. More importantly, this drop highlights 40 years of celebrated excellence for Prince, who we all miss dearly. 

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ATF Agent Gives Testimony in Young Thug YSL RICO Trial in Atlanta 

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Remember that YSL, Young Thug RICO trial? That’s STILL going on and Tuesday’s session in kicked off with the testimony of David Raissi, a special agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Raissi, who previously served in the Cobb County Police Department, provided insights into his investigation of the 2015 Lil Wayne tour bus shooting, which prosecutors aim to link to the alleged YSL gang. Raissi sheds light on his examination of the tour bus, and that matters because he was granted access to survey the damage and gather evidence. Additionally, he delved into the intricate web of phone records surrounding the shooting, adding another layer to the prosecution’s narrative.

ICYMI, the prosecution’s overarching goal is to depict YSL as a criminal street gang responsible for a myriad of offenses. However, defense attorneys vehemently oppose this characterization, asserting that YSL is merely a record label known as Young Stoner Life. Unless you’ve been under a rock, Jeffery Williams, known professionally as Young Thug, finds himself at the center of a massive RICO case alongside five other defendants. But this has been going on for a long time. We’re already 6 months into the trial. Indicted on May 9, 2022, Williams faces eight criminal counts under federal law, originally enacted to combat organized crime. Despite Georgia’s adoption of its own RICO statute, defense attorneys stress that the alleged criminal enterprises need not have a lengthy history, as required by federal law.

Amidst the intricate legal proceedings, concerns loom regarding the trial’s duration, with defense attorneys expressing apprehension about the extensive witness list potentially prolonging the case for years. Attorneys representing Williams challenge the prosecution’s portrayal of the artist as the leader of an alleged gang, underscoring differing viewpoints regarding YSL’s nature and purpose.

Get this, of the 18 jurors selected for the trial, six serve as alternates. Already, two jurors have been excused; one due to a medical emergency and the other following relocation out of Fulton County. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville has been vocal about the trial’s sluggish pace, urging both defense and prosecution to collaborate and streamline proceedings. Judge Glanville’s willingness to hold court sessions on weekends underscores the urgency to expedite the trial process. The jury selection phase, marred with arrests, charges, and disruptions, has set a historical precedent in Georgia’s legal landscape. Basically it is chaotic to say the least. With the potential for a trial spanning over a year, the case rivals previous lengthy legal battles, notably the Atlanta Public Schools teacher scandal of 2014-15.

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Dame Dash Says Kendrick Lamar Won ‘Best Battle of All Time’ Over Drake

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Dame Dash is weighing in on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef as the dust settles. Speaking with the America Nu Network, Dash dubbed Kendrick the winner in what he believes was “the best battle of all time.”

“As far as fighting goes, in this moment, Kendrick won,” Dash said. “It’s almost by far now. Last week it was neck and neck. After the last exchange with the pedophile thing and the response and ‘Not Like Us,’ it seems like he’s disrupted Drake’s life.”

Back to the best battle claim, Dash gave more context: “This has been the most impactful battle to where it looks like the battle songs are changing the trajectory of that artist’s life. It just seems like things are different for Drake right now. I’ve never seen this happen before.”

Kendrick Lamar is back on top of the Billboard Hot 100 with a Drake diss. Following the success of his scene-stealing “Like That” call out, Kendrick Lamar has placed a solo hit on top of the charts with “Not Like Us.”

Additionally, Lamar’s shade to Drake on “Euphoria” moves into the No. 3 slot from No. 11. “Like That” rebounds from No. 8 to No. 6. Drake gets a shot in on his own, with “Family Matters” hitting at No. 7.

According to Billboard, this is Lamar’s fourth Hot 100 No. 1 and 15 top 10s. Drake has a whopping 78 top 10 records, an all-time record.

READ MORE: Naomi Osaka Praises Kendrick Lamar for “Not Like Us,” Makes it Her Walk On Music

“Not Like Us,” released on pgLang/Interscope Records/ICLG, storms onto the Hot 100 with a staggering 70.9 million official streams, 5 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 15,000 units sold in the U.S. for May 9. Remarkably, these numbers were achieved despite the track’s late release on Sunday, May 5, after the chart’s tracking week had already begun on May 3.

This debut marks the 1,171st song to claim the No. 1 position in the 65-year history of the Hot 100, and notably, it’s the 79th to accomplish this feat straight out of the gate.

READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Laps Spotify Record Previously Held by Drake

Additionally, “Not Like Us” ascends to the top spot on the Streaming Songs chart, becoming Kendrick Lamar’s fifth chart-topper in this category. Its 70.9 million streams represent the highest weekly total among R&B/hip-hop tracks since YouTube user-generated content was excluded from chart calculations in 2020. Surpassing the previous record set by Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy,” featuring Future and Young Thug, which garnered 67.3 million streams in its debut week on rankings dated September 18, 2021.

Furthermore, the track dominates the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts right out of the gate, marking Lamar’s fourth No. 1.

In other chart news, “Euphoria” experiences a surge in streams, climbing to 49 million (up from 28.9 million in its initial frame). At the same time, its airplay audience dips slightly to 1.9 million (down from 2.5 million) and sales increase to 7,000 (up from 6,000) during the May 3-9 tracking period.

Completing Lamar’s trio of hits in the Hot 100’s top 10, “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin rises to No. 6 from its debut atop the chart on April 6. The track gains 22% in streams, reaching 34.2 million during May 3-9, along with a 13% increase in radio reach to 29.4 million and a 76% surge in sales to 3,000 units.

Fan reaction is below:

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Big Daddy Kane Names J. Cole the ‘Greatest Lyricist of this Era’

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Big Daddy Kane is saluting J. Cole. With all of the talk about The Big 3, which no longer exists, Kane spoke with The Art of Dialogue about who his favorite is out of J. Cole, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar.

“I’m actually more of a J. Cole fan, honestly,” Kane said. “I think he is probably, you know, the greatest lyricist of this era. He’s my personal favorite of all them cats.”

You can hear it from Kane below.

In related J. Cole news, Benny the Butcher revealed how he attempted to gas up Cole when he first heard “Like That.”

Speaking with Wild 94.1 FM in Tampa, Butcher says he was excited for the possibility of a Cole reply.

“I’m not gonna lie, when I frist heard that K. Dot shit, I texted bruh the demon emoji,” Benny revealed. “I said, ‘Bruh, lace up.”

Benny also revealed that he understood Cole’s position on the apology as well. You can hear it all from The Butcher below.

J. Cole infamously bowed out of beefing with Kendrick Lamar. The forfeit came after dropping the “7 Minute Drill” diss record, and many fans asked why. We may now have a reason.

According to AllHipHop, ScHoolboy Q, seemingly a friend to Cole and a well-known associate of Lamar, reportedly slid a word of advice during the Dreamville Festival.

AllHipHop notes: “Allegedly, ScHoolboy Q had a conversation with J. Cole at the Dreamville Festival. Our writer confirmed that ScHoolboy Q was at the festival and that they did have a conversation. She couldn’t corroborate what they talked about, but sources are telling me that they gave him a warning.”

You can read more details here.

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Lauryn Hill Reveals Second Album Will Be Done ‘Soon’

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Ms. Lauryn Hill Extends 'Miseducation' 25th Anniversary Tour

Lauryn Hill, the renowned artist behind the groundbreaking 1998 album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” has long been a subject of fascination and anticipation in the hip hop world. After the immense success of her debut, fans have eagerly awaited a follow-up, but for years, news of new music from Hill has remained elusive.

However, in a recent encounter with TMZ, Hill dropped a bombshell that sent ripples of excitement throughout the industry. When questioned about the possibility of a sophomore album, Hill nodded in affirmation, hinting that new music is indeed on the horizon. And when pressed for a timeline, Hill simply replied, “soon.”

This revelation marks a significant shift from Hill’s previous stance on the matter. In a candid interview with Rolling Stone back in 2021, Hill expressed the challenges she faced in trying to follow up the monumental success of her debut. She revealed feeling unsupported by her label and burdened by the pressure to replicate her initial triumph.

While she did release a live album, “MTV Unplugged No. 2.0,” in 2002, it received mixed reviews at the time. Nevertheless, the album has since gained a cult following, showcasing Hill’s raw talent and emotional depth.

With Hill’s recent assurance that new music is on the horizon, fans are buzzing with anticipation.As the hip hop community eagerly awaits the return of one of its most iconic voices, one thing is certain: Lauryn Hill’s legacy is poised to reach new heights once again.

Watch below.

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[WATCH] 21 Savage Explains Brutal Facial Scar He Received In Fight When He Was A Teenager

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Millennial rap star 21 Savage took to social media to explain to his followers exactly what caused that scar on the left side of his face near his lip.

“When I was young, I had gotten into a fight, and I had gold teeth,” Savage said on his IG Live yesterday (May 14). “N-gga hit me in my sh-t right here [points to the side of his face]. And my goddamn lip got caught on my teeth. I had a hole right here.” 21 added, “That’s why I got this scar. That n-gga was way bigger than me. I was probably, like, 14.”

He also made mention that he had nothing else further to say about the rift between him and Soulja Boy. The two Atlanta artists seemed to be going back and forth over a decade-old tweet from Metro mentioning Soulja in a disparaging manner, but the two have since ceased the feud as Soulja sent out an apology for his behavior and admitted he needed to seek mental health assistance.

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Three People Shot At Lil Baby Video Shoot In Atlanta

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Several reports have confirmed that three men were shot at a filming of a Lil Baby music video yesterday9May 14) and fortunately, the “Dripp Too Hard” rapper is confirmed to have not been one of the parties injured in the shooting.

Atlanta Police reported that three men were shot in the chest, arm and neck but all are expected to survive.

The identities of the men who were shot have not been revealed, however, it was confirmed by police that no one from Lil Baby’s production team was injured in the shooting. Lil Baby not commented on the incident or confirm his presence at the scene of the shooting.

Police have also not commented on any potential suspects or if there was a motive for the shooting.

The incident comes less than a year after a shooting occurred at a Lil Baby concert in Memphis, leaving one man in critical condition.

Shots were fired inside the FedEx Forum, critically injuring one attendee, who was later confirmed to be the late Young Dolph‘s cousin, CEO Jizzle.

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Cardi B Says She Will Enjoy Her Summer: ‘NO Album This Year’

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If you were looking for Cardi B’s album this summer, stop looking. Cardi announced her 2024 plans and new music is not part of them.

Interacting with fans online, Cardi revealed she agreed with a fan who stated she should pull back from social media platforms due to feeling “unappreciated” for online interactions.

Then she dropped the reveal: “Anyway NO album this year I don’t care I’m relaxing this year .. Dropping these features I already committed to and traveling and enjoying my summer.”

Just as a note, Invasion of Privacy dropped in 2018. You can see Cardi’s messages below courtesy of Hip-HopDX.

Last month, Missy Elliott encouraged Cardi B to let her album fly. Hitting X, Missy also encouraged Cardi to experiment as Bardi said she was nervous but trusting her ears.

“Yeup!!! I’m a little nervous… but I don’t care! I’m liking doing things that my ears want to listen to and reflecting the moods I been in. It feels good,” she said.

Cardi’s last single, “Enough (Miami),” cracked into the top 10 at No. 9. The record, which fans have been anticipating to hear new music from the Bronx emcee, marked Cardi’s 12th entry into the Top 10. The single scored nearly 15 million streams and 8.8 million radio audience impressions.

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Diddy Accuser Lil Rod Drops High Profile Music Exec Names From Sexual Assault Lawsuit

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Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, the producer who named several people and companies in his initial sexual assault lawsuit against music mogul Sean “DIddy” Combs a few months ago, has reportedly removed several high-profile defendants from his lawsuit against the head Bad Boy.

The original lawsuit listed Universal Music Group and its chairman Sir Lucian Grainge as defendants because they had “aided and abetted” Puffy in his alleged sexual abuse. Jones has now taken those names off of the suit, as well as that of Motown Recordings and those names that have now been removed cannot be refiled.

Attorney for Lil Rod, Tyrone Blackburn, said in a sworn statement filed in court, “Based on my examination of all of the papers submitted in support of both motions to dismiss, which addressed the issues I had, I have concluded that there is no legal basis for the claims and allegations that were made against the UMG Defendants.” He added, “As such, I have determined that the proper course of action is for all of the claims and all of the allegations to be withdrawn immediately.”

Grainge, UMG and Motown had already tried to get Jones’ suit against them dismissed, stating, “All of the claims against Grainge, Motown and UMG Recordings (the ‘UMG Defendants’) in the [second amended complaint] are lacking in any legally cognizable basis.”

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