The Charlotte native looks to be in album mode again.
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Every Update About Young Thug & Gunna’s 56-Count Fulton County RICO Case
From Thugger’s arrest to the rappers’ bond hearings, here’s a summary of what has transpired since May 9.
Jermaine Dupri To Receive Honorary Degree From Art Institute Of Atlanta
This is the first time the mogul has ever served as a commencement speaker.
How Jack Harlow’s ‘Come Home the Kids Miss You’ Was Made
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Post Malone Was ‘Probably On The Sh*tter’ When He Wrote His Roddy Ricch Collab ‘Cooped Up’
After offering a brief teaser of his Roddy Ricch collaboration “Cooped Up” in April, Post Malone released the track today. As for the circumstances behind how “Cooped Up” came to be, it’s possible a toilet may have been involved.
While telling Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about how the song came together, Malone said, “The lyrics just came so quickly. We knew what we wanted to say and we knew what we wanted to express, not only in the song but in that particular moment on the album. And yeah, it just came super naturally. I couldn’t even tell you. I was probably on the sh*tter when I wrote it [laughs].”
He also spoke about his upcoming album Twelve Carat Toothache, saying, “That’s what the whole record is about: It’s the bipolar aspect and the duality of everything. And so, there’s a lot of things very much so on this record that are tongue in cheek. And I think this whole record is the most honest record I’ve made, and I’m so pumped for people to hear it. But every song in there tells a story, so this is kind of like, ‘Here’s the life that we live, but there’s always something going on in the background.’”
Roddy Ricch is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Ja Morant Had A Strong Message For The Grizzlies After Blowout Win
Last night, no one was giving the Memphis Grizzlies much of a chance to win. They were without Ja Morant and if they lost, they would be out of the playoffs. It was a pretty massive game for this team, and the Warriors are most definitely a difficult opponent to go up against. In the end, however, the Grizzlies destroyed the Warriors by a whopping 39 points.
Throughout the entire evening, the Warriors were absolutely abysmal as they shot the ball poorly all while playing some of their worst defense of the entire year. It was a game that fans were simply not expecting, and now, they Warriors have allowed the Grizzlies to claw back and force a Game 6 that is going to be filled with pressure for the Dubs.
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After the game, Ja Morant was thrilled about what went down as he said “”Grizz in 7! Grizz in 7!” It was a strong message to send to his teammates especially since he probably won’t get to play for this team for the rest of the postseason as he is out with a bone bruise. Either way, this was a huge win for the Grizzlies and it could very well create some momentum.
Let us know what you think of this series, and who will come out on top, in the comments down below.
Lisa Cook, The First Black Woman On The Federal Reserve Board, Is Tasked With Driving Down Rampant U.S. Inflation
On Tuesday night, the Senate confirmed economist Lisa Cook to serve on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. She will be the first black woman over the course of its 108-year history. Her first task is to drive down the rising inflation in the U.S economy. The Confirmation Vote Lisa Cook has been confirmed by […]
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Future’s Drake And Tems Collab “Wait For You” Moves 500K Units
It’s been a little under a month since Future dropped his latest project I NEVER LIKED YOU and it has been his biggest contribution to the Billboard charts as a solo artist thus far. The 16-track album was released on April 29 and included appearances from Drake, Kanye West, Young Thug, Gunna, Kodak Black, EST Gee, and Tems. The deluxe edition followed days later and added guest features from Lil Baby, Lil Durk, 42 Dugg, Babyface Ray, and Young Scooter.
According to Chart Data, “WAIT FOR U” featuring Drake and Tems has now sold over 500,000 units in the U.S, making it the fastest 2022 collaboration to hit those numbers.
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Per Billboard, his ninth studio album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after moving 222,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. Streaming-equivalent albums (SEA) accounted for 214,000 units, while 6,500 came from album sales. Not only is I NEVER LIKED YOU the biggest debuted of 2022, but it’s also his highest first-week sales for a solo album. His 2020 release High Off Life moved 153,000 album-equivalent units in the first week.
His 2015 Drake collaboration What a Time To Be Alive was the last time that he moved more than 250,000 first-week copies. The project moved 375,000 album-equivalent units in the first week.
I NEVER LIKED YOU also earns the “KEEP IT BURNIN” rapper his eighth consecutive No.1 album in seven years. The streak dates back to the 2015 release of DS2. He’s now the fifth on the list of rappers with the most Billboard 200 No. 1s. He trails behind JAY-Z (14), Drake (10), Eminem (10), and Kanye West (10).
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LeBron James Has A Key Piece Of Wisdom For Future Draft Picks
LeBron James is one of the best players to ever step on an NBA court, so it can be said that he knows a thing or two about the game of basketball. LeBron is someone who has no problems when it comes to imparting wisdom on some of the youngest and brightest stars in the league, and he is also a big advocate for those who have yet to be drafted.
For instance, LeBron was on Twitter today, where he commented on some advice that his agent Rich Paul game Tyrese Maxey. As you can see, Paul said “It’s always Fit over Pick!! Why be in position for now , when you can be in position forever , through opportunity!!! No matter what pick you are drafted , it’s the starting point , not the finish.”
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LeBron felt like this was the perfect advice for young stars, and he echoed those sentiments with some words of his own. In the post below, LeBron states “Simply doesn’t get talked about enough! It’s beyond TRUE!!!! Seeing and Picking up bad habits from the moment you’re drafted can derail your career forever!”
There are plenty of incredible players who never make it in the league because of poor circumstances out of the gate. Having said that, LeBron understands how important it is to have that right fit. It worked out for him in Cleveland, and it seems to be working out great for Maxey over in Philadelphia.