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The Weeknd Hints at Name Change: “Maybe Pull a YE”

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The Weeknd hit Twitter to talk to his fans, revealing that he may switch his name up.

“You guys are hilarious. I feel like i should change my stage name to ABEL at this point lol,” The Weeknd wrote.

What sparked the thought process? The artist formerly known as Kanye West.

“Maybe pull a YE and just legally change my name to ABEL. no last name. Like Madonna or Cher or Prince. I don’t know it seems like a lot,” he added.

Would you be down with a name change for The Weeknd?

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Wack 100 Says The Game Will Soon Release a Diss Aimed at Eminem

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Last month, The Game stated he was a better rapper than Eminem. Today, his manager Wack 100 states the Compton rapper has a diss toward Slim Shady tucked away.

Hopping on Clubhouse, Wack says fans will hear the shots toward Eminem in The Game’s next single.

“We startin’ a fire, the Black Slim Shady is coming,” Wack said. “That nigga better be ready, because this nigga done went crazy.”

READ MORE: Wack 100 on 6ix9ine Going Broke: “6ix9ine Ain’t Got Nothing!”

Wack was asked to confirm if it was a target toward Em, which he did, stating that the legendary rapper would want to respond and citing that The Game had no boundaries in his diss because Eminem is comfortable dissing his mother and the mother of his children.

In March, The Game’s appearance on Drink Champs had all of Hip-Hop going crazy. Speaking with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN, the Compton legend had a lot to get off his chest. One of those statements was directed toward Eminem, who he wants to see in a V.E.R.Z.U.Z. battle.

The Game honored Eminem as one of the great MCs before he would take the chance to boost himself, “I used to think Eminem was better than me.” After N.O.R.E. as The Game to expound, he let off a confident statement: “He’s not.”

READ MORE: The Game After Y.E. is Removed from GRAMMY Lineup: “They Only Want to Steal the Culture”

The Drink Champs host challenged the notion, leading to The Game confidently stating he could go head-to-head with Marshall Mathers. You can hear it from The Game below.

Meanwhile, someone else has decided to dead his beef with Eminem.

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Amine Unites with New Balance to Become Their New Brand Ambassador

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Aminé, a Grammy-nominated rapper and musician, has been named New Balance’s newest ambassador. Aminé’s energetic and distinctive approach to music and personal style is a perfect fit for New Balance. His great talent and energy have resonated with people all over the world, thanks to the success of his 6X RIAA certified Platinum lead single “Caroline.” His recorded success has translated to his acclaimed live performances, with every international tour he’s embarked on, including 2022’s The Best Tour Ever Tour, selling out.

Aminé’s collaboration with New Balance will involve appearances in important lifestyle marketing initiatives.

“I’m excited to be partnering with New Balance and can’t wait for everyone to see what we have in the works. For anyone that knows me and my style this partnership feels more than natural,” says Aminé. “I’m very happy to be partnering with people who get it.”

“New Balance is thrilled to announce Aminé as the newest brand ambassador,” says Chris Davis, Chief Marketing Officer for New Balance. “As a tremendously talented musician, rapper, singer, and songwriter, we are excited to see his artistry take on a new shape as brand ambassador. At New Balance, we deeply value individuality and take pride in inspiring the next generation of creatives.”

Previous partnerships with New Balance include Kawhi Leonard, Jack Harlow, and Coco Gauff.

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Doja Cat Announces as New Global Ambassador for JBL

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JBL has announced its newest worldwide ambassador, global sensation Doja Cat, in a creative relationship. Prior to the Grammy Awards, the Grammy winner for Best Pop Duo teased her JBL ambassadorship on social media leading into last night’s Grammy awards. Her  one-of-a-kind custom hand-blown glass handbag, which included a blinged-out JBL Clip 4, shifted the focus from “what are you wearing” to “what are you listening to?”

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Throughout the campaign, special performances and surprising events will give fans front-row seats to uncensored experiences that will leave them wanting more.

“I love that JBL encourages people to be their genuine selves and is letting me have fun with this partnership. Who says we need to leave the idea of carrying around boomboxes behind in the 80s? I’d wear clothes made of speakers if I could,” said Doja Cat. “I’ve always encouraged my fans to follow their passions, and I love that they can see me following mine through my work with JBL. I can’t wait for everyone to see all the cool shizz we’re doing, including something coming really soon for my biggest fans.”

Doja is the newest celebrity to join JBL’s all-star roster of ambassadors, which includes Bebe Rexha, DJ Martin Garrix, and NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo. Throughout the relationship, there will be a number of JBL x Doja Cat activations, including Doja serving as the face of the brand’s 2022 “Dare To” campaign, which will promote JBL goods and encourage people to be their most true selves. Doja superfans will be granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and unprecedented access through unexpected moments building up to the superstar’s headlining performance at JBL Fest’s explosive return this September in Las Vegas.

“Doja Cat is as authentic as it gets. She’s an adept musician and incredible performer with a strong visual presence, which is hard to find,” said Ralph Santana, Chief Marketing Officer at HARMAN. “She has the unique gift of connecting with fans across a variety of demographics, particularly Gen Z, which makes her the perfect fit for JBL. We are beyond excited to join forces with her to bring together fans from a wide range of backgrounds and encourage everyone to exercise their individuality through personal expression in unexpected ways.”

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Today In Hip Hop History: M.O.P. Dropped Their Debut Album ‘To the Death’ 28 Years Ago

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April 5 is an interesting day in Hip-Hop music. Rarely is a rap record released on this day — we did the research, but feel free to prove us wrong! There was one influential LP that jumpstarted the careers of two Brownsville natives and completely shook the game up in 1994. Yes, we’re talking about the Mash Out Posse, who you may know better as M.O.P.. and today we show them love as their debut album To The Death turns 28.

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Released on April 5, 1994, To The Death was yet another milestone in the domination that New York had on the rap game, with Lil’ Fame and Billy Danze both representing Brooklyn with the ruggedness and street appeal that shaped the attitude, look and overall sound of Hip-Hop at this time. The album itself was a precursor for rappers like Nas (Illmatic), Outkast (Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik), Da Brat (Funkdafied) and The Notorious B.I.G. (Ready to Die) amongst others that also debuted in 1994, with M.O.P. coming out swinging with three singles and a modest peak at #68 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

The album was produced entirely by legendary East Coast rap producer and fellow Brownsville native DR Period, aside from the closing track “Guns N Roses” which was handled by Silver D and executive producer creds going to silent M.O.P. member Laze E Laze. The musical themes highlight the climate of life in hoods throughout America in the ’90s — gang violence, “fake ass gangstas,” staying fresh and just surviving the “rugged neva smoove” streets of New York City.

Of all the singles released off this shining debut, the highlight would of course be the anthem cut “How About Some Hardcore.” It was the most successful performance on the charts and amongst the hardest of Hip-Hop fans, peaking in the Top 40 on the US Hot Rap Songs chart at #36. For those that liked it raw, M.O.P. provided that effortlessly on this record with impressive lyricism, dope production and a tenacity to make it big that we’d see the duo accomplish even greater on the DJ Premier-produced follow up album and the 2001 smash hit “Ante Up (Remix).” And to think: all of this originated from a chance standout appearance on the soundtrack to House Party 3!

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Kanye West Pulls Out of Coachella One Week Ahead of Opening Weekend

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Kanye West was scheduled to perform at Coachella starting next weekend. That plan has been nixed. According to TMZ, Ye has canceled his appearance and headlining performance.

Kanye West was to join Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, and Swedish House Mafia as headliners.

TMZ notes Travis Scott was scheduled to join Ye on stage during the performance, which is also believed to be called off.

Travis Scott was scheduled to participate in the 2022 festival but was pulled after the Astroworld Tragedy that claimed the lives of 10 people and injured over 300 others.

In February, YE threatened not to perform at Coachella until Eilish delivered an apology to Travis Scott. At a recent show, Eilish stopped to check on a fan who reportedly couldn’t breathe. According to Complex, Eilish said, “I wait for people to be OK until I keep going.” If you didn’t pick up the reference, Eilish is calling out Scott for the Astroworld Festival tragedies where Travis Scott performed through the outcries of fans who were trampled during the show. Hearing the words, Kanye hit Instagram with a message for Eilish.

“Come on Billie we love you,” Ye wrote. “Please apologize to Trav and to the families of people who lost their lives no one intended this to happen.”

Ye added, “Trav didn’t have any idea of what was happening when he was on stage and was very hurt by what happened and yes Trav will be with me at Coachella.”

Before ending the post, Ye asked for an apology. “Now I need Billie to apologize before I perform.”

Eilish chimed in at the comments: “Literally never said a thing about Travis. Was just helping a fan.” She has not issued an apology to date, but there is no direct association between the incident and Kanye’s recent decision.

Just last month, thousands signed a petition to remove Kanye West from the Coachella lineup. The Change-dot-org document was posted in response to Ye’s relentless targeting of his estranged ex-wife Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Pete Davidson. West was suspended from Instagram for 24 hours last week for posting racial slurs under a photo of “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah. He was also removed from the Grammys lineup due to his “concerning online behavior.”

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[WATCH] O.J. Simpson Gets Awakened By Group Of White Women While Sleeping Naked

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After weighing in on the Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscars fiasco, football legend O.J. Simpson has made headlines again after being seen on social media with a group of young white women while he was in bed.

The NFL Hall Of Famer was spotted after a group of white women walked in on him while he was in bed wrapped up in a blanket and from the video, it appeared that Simpson was sleeping in the nude.

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The Grammy Awards Belittle Virgil Abloh’s Legacy During Memoriam Tribute

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The Grammys always had a rocky relationship with the Hip-Hop culture, and it’s safe to say they made it worse. Yesterday during the 2022 Grammy Awards show’s “In Memoriam” segment, Virgil Abloh was described simply as ” “Hip Hop Fashion Designer.”

Virgil’s influence plays a significant role in the rap community, but his legacy goes beyond just Hip-Hop. Virgil Abloh, 41, died in November of 2021, and already he served as the artistic director of menswear for Louis Vuitton. He started his label, Off-White. He is often a collaborator with Kanye West and Travis Scott. Virgil also impacted music. Abloh was also nominated for a Grammy for his work on the recording package of Watch the Throne.

Fans found it confusing why the Recording Academy labeled Virgil as a “Hip-Hop designer,” and it didn’t sit well with them. On Twitter, you can find the response of many angry people.

This statement made by the Grammys is another example of the organization failing to recognize and adequately acknowledge the impact of Black people. This is the leading cause of the tension between the Grammys and the culture.

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Silk Sonic Wins Record and Song of the Year at 2022 GRAMMYs

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After opening the show with a performance of their single “777,” Silk Sonic took home two of the Grammys’ biggest awards: Song of the Year and Record of the Year. The duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak won the awards for their song “Leave the Door Open.”

“I want to thank everybody that helped us with album…. Andy I couldn’t be prouder to be doing this with you, man. Thank you so much,” Bruno Mars said. “You know what? Because of you, me and Andy are gonna be singing this song forever so God bless you all.”

“We are really trying our hardest to remain humble at this point,” .Paak would joke on stage. “But in the industry, we call that a clean sweep.”

You can catch both wins and the performance below.

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Today in Hip Hop History: Big Pun’s Posthumous Sophomore Lp ‘Yeeeah Baby’ Dropped 22 Years Ago

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On this day in 2000, the first posthumous L.P. to be released by the first “Latin to go platinum” entitled Yeeeah Baby was released on the Loud/Terror Squad imprint.

Christopher “Big Pun” Rios passed away just shy of two months before his sophomore L.P.’s release and anticipated success, which came on the heels of his debut album, Capital Punishment. With appearances from the entire Terror Squad and executive production by the T.S. general Fat Joe, the 16-track album showed Pun’s acute diversity in his lyricism and approach to song-making, which yielded some of the most memorable songs of his career. The album took longer to record because of Pun’s extreme obesity since his breathing problems couldn’t permit him to spit his custom, rapid-fire flow freely.

Some of the L.P.’s favorites are the Puerto Rican anthem “100%” with Terror Squad crooner Tony Sunshine on the hook, “New York Giants” featuring M.O.P., “Ms. Martin,” an ode to his protege Remy Ma and the touching single “It’s So Hard” featuring Donnell Jones.

Salute to Big Pun, Pun Jr., and the entire Terror Squad for this remarkable piece of Hip Hop History!

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