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Key Glock Adds 10 New Tracks to ‘Yellow Tape 2′

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Key Glock hadn’t been the same since the passing of his big cousin, mentor, and label owner, Young Dolph. Glock has openly said he wanted to quit music and pursue a new career. That didn’t last too long, the love of this South Memphis emcee is undeniable, and it shows on the deluxe version of his Yellow Tape 2 Deluxe.

Even with no features, Yellow Tape 2 received tremendous success. The tape debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, building on the success of the first Yellow Tape, which opened at No. 16.

The second installation, Yellow Tape 2 Deluxe, Key Glock, again used no features in the ten extra tracks. The mixtape pays tribute to Young Dolph and has productions from Southside, Kenny Beats, Tay Keith, Juicy J, Sosa 808, Buddah Bless, and more. 

Yellow Tape 2 Deluxe also features the songs Glock released before the project. It features “Play for Keeps,” and “Pain Killers,” and “Proud.”

“Proud” is the Dolph tribute, and he opens his heart with the emotional lyrics dedicated to the late rapper.

“I lost my dog, I lost my mind, no lie, I’m really lost inside/I can get it back in blood, but still, I can’t get back the time/Fuck that humble shit, let’s go, you know I’m spazzin’ out ’bout mine/I got Dolph lookin’ down on me, I know that n-gga proud,” Glock raps on proud.

Jam Glocks, Yellow Tape 2 Deluxe below.

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YK Osiris Is Offering To Cover the Funeral Cost of Teen Who Fell to Death on Roller-coaster Ride

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YK Osiris is always in the news for owing a large debt. Now, YK, the gambling man, is in the news for being honorable. The Jacksonville singer and entertainer has offered to pay for the funeral of Tyre Sampson.

Sampson is the 14-year-old that reportedly fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park in Orlando. Someone caught the incident on camera, and the video since then went viral and caught the attention of Osiris.

Osiris took it to his Instagram story to share that he wants to get in contact with Sampson’s family to cover the funeral cost.

Sampson, from Missouri, visited Icon Park on a spring break vacation trip. Since the fall, video has surfaced showing passengers on the ride speaking about an issue with one of the seat restraints ahead of Sampson’s tragic fall. Reports notedSampson’ss death isn’t the only death that happened at that theme park. According to multiple Orlando news reports, a 21-year-old worker fell to his death while attempting a safety check on the StarFlyer ride at the theme park in September 2020. 

The father of the victim spoke out about the incident. Tyree’s dad Yarnell Sampson spoke out publicly Friday afternoon.

“It felt like somebody hit me so hard in my stomach. I just lost, I lost, lost wind. And the pain behind it could never be taken away, and sorry’s not gonna take it back and no monies, no nothing in the world to replace the young man. And it’s just sad, a young man’s bright future was taken away from him over a ride, an amusement park,” Yarnell Sampson said.

Tyree was in 8th grade and a part of a nationally ranked youth football program.

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Travis Scott Performed for the First Time Since Astroworld Disaster

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Travis Scott has been making adjustments in revitalizing his career as a performer since the tragic Astroworld incident. Since then, he apologized publicly and launched Project Heal. Project Heal is a safety initiative designed to create precautions to protect concertgoers. Now Travis Scott is back putting on shows.

Scott performed “Sicko Mode” at a short set at a private pre-Oscars party in Los Angeles. This was Trav’s first performance since the tragedy.

Along with the performance, Scott has been in the studio. Still no confirmed release date for his forthcoming album Utopia; it’s apparent that he’s working on it.

Although Travis is returning to music, he has become a strong advocate for concert safety. In addition to coming up with creative new safety hazards for attendees, Project Heal will be a multipronged campaign encompassing an HBCU scholarship fund and providing mental health resources.

The Astroworld artist expressed his feeling for the victims of the Astroworld Festival in a lengthy Instagram caption.

“I’ve been taking the time and space to grieve, reflect and do my part to heal my community,” Scott on Instagram.

“Most importantly, I want to use my resources and platform moving forward towards actionable change. This will be a lifelong journey for me and my family. While it’s easy for corporations and institutions to stay in the shadows, I feel as a leader in my community, I need to step up in times of need.”

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Jackson State University Renames Stadium Tunnel “Paper Route Tunnel” In Honor Of Young Dolph

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Young Dolph’s legacy will be remembered anytime anyone steps foot in Jackson State’s Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium tunnel. The prestige historical black college university will change the name of its tunnel in commemoration of Young Dolph.

The new name of the covered passage will be called the Paper Route Tunnel. The school held a press conference with coach Deion Sanders and the players where the university’s representatives revealed the new name.

“We should rename it,” said a Jackson State spokesperson. “The name of the tunnel should be called Paper Route Tunnel. In memory of Young Dolph, the life and legacy.”

The relationship between Dolph and JSU grew when the late Memphis rapper showed up to Jackson State’s 28-7 homecoming victory over Alabama State in October. After the game, Dolph joined the team’s celebration in the locker room. They got lit to his “100 Shots” song, and the video clip went viral on social media.

Since Jackson State University has memorialized Young Dolph, his legacy will forever live there.

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Latto Is Really Rapping On Her ‘777’ LP

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Despite the recent controversy between Latto and the alleged male rapper who gave her clearance issues, you can’t deny her rapping abilities. At only 23, Latto proves to be one of the top lyrics in the game, male or female. You can check out Latto’s new 777 LP if anyone needs validation.

The 13-track project exhibited Latto’s lyrical prowess and established her as a certified hot spitter. The Clayton County representative, or Big Latto, opens the project with big bars.

The opening track, “777 Pt.1,” lets us know she’s a force on the microphone. Not rapping raunchy, she deliberately delivers bars.

“I’m a rap bitch, check the top, I’ll step ’em. Clayton County repper, red hot pepper. Ain’t a bitch badder, I’m a gold medal. “Latto fell off,” said a bitch never. And I’m rappin’ like I got a vendetta. Classy ratchet bitch, real trendsetter. Sleepin’ on me, had to apply more pressure. Got the hood lookin’ like Coachella”

She continues to the same hard flow on the second track, “777 Pt.2,” but the LP comes with 13-tracks and has a loaded roster. The Georgia native enlists a few of her hometown peers like 21 Savage and Childish Gambino. She also called upon other big names like Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, Kodak Black, and Nardo Wick.

777 also includes the Mariah Carey-sampling “Big Energy” track. Latto recently announced that Mariah Carey would be on the “Big Energy” remix, which will drop on Monday. Latto expressed great joy behind this legendary collaboration. She took it to Twitter to share her thoughts.

We can’t wait for Big Latto and Mariah Carey’s link up early next week. For now, everybody can jam 777 below. Let us know what you think about the new project.

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Diddy Confirms Will Smith and Chris Rock Made Amends After the Academy Awards

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Diddy was the first presenter to hit the stage following Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. Diddy stated they would fix the issue like a family at The Gold Party after the ceremony, he later revealed to Page Six that it was solved at the Vanity Fair event.

“That’s not a problem. That’s over. I can confirm that,” Diddy said. “It’s all love, they’re brothers.”

Page Six also notes Rock and Smith agreed to work out their issues after the ceremony. You can see where Diddy had to operate on the fly during his presentation below.

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LAPD Says Chris Rock Won’t Press Charges on Will Smith

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We are sure you know by now, but Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Oscars stage. Following the moment, Will Smith apologized to The Academy during his acceptance speech for his role as Richard Williams in King Richard. Following the viral moment, the Los Angeles Police Department issued a statement, revealing Rock will not press charges.

“LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program,” the statement read. “The incident involved one individual slapping another. The individual involved has declined to file a police report.

“If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.”

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[WATCH] Will Smith Cries, Apologizes To The Academy For Slapping Chris Rock While Accepting Best Actor Oscar

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Everyone from celebrity attendees to the fans watching the Academy Awards at home are still shocked at actor/Hip Hop legend Will Smith slap the black off of comedian Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. The Fresh Prince later apologized to the fans and the Academy for the brazen move which will always be remembered in Academy Award show history.

Will still took to the stage shortly after the altercation with Rock to accept his Best Actor Award for his starring role in King Richard, in which Smith plays the father of legendary tennis star sisters Venus and Serena Williams. Smith sobbed as he apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees and even said he hoped that the Academy would still invite him back to future award shows despite his volatile action.

The LAPD released a statement about the assault on live TV, but no charges will be filed.

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[WATCH] Beyoncé Performs “Be Alive” at 2022 Academy Awards

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The Oscars opened like every award show should, with Beyonce. Mrs. Knowles-Carter performed “Be Alive” from the King Richard film. The performance occurred at the tennis courts that Venus and Serena Williams practiced at in Compton. Beyonce was introduced by the two tennis icons.

Beyonce wore a neon yellow gown, reminiscent of a tennis ball, with feather trimming. She was joined by her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, a live band, and dancers. You can see the performance in full below.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Ol’ Dirty Bastard Released ‘Return Of The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version’ 27 Years Ago

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Wu-Tang Clan’s Ol’ Dirty Bastard released his debut solo LP, Return of the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version. Released by Elektra Records, Return of the 36 Chambers was only the second solo LP by any Wu-Tang member. Largely produced by fellow Wu-Tang emcee RZA, the album had a mostly positive commercial reception.

Peaking at number seven on the Billboard 200 and number two on the Top R&B/Hip Hop chart, Return of the 36 Chambers sold 81,000 albums in its first week and was certified gold later that year. The album was also nominated for “Best Rap Album” at the 1996 Grammy Awards.

Coming off such a successful group debut, there were little critics could say to discount the record. The Source, Rolling Stone and Allmusic have all given the project four out of five stars. In 1998, The Source selected the album to be a part of its 100 Best Rap Albums list.

Following Return of the 36 chambers: The Dirty Version, ODB went on to release one more solo album, Nigga Please, before his untimely demise in 2004. Ol’ Dirty will forever be remembered as one of the most talented and unique emcees to ever grace the mic.

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