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Kanye West Paying $1 Million A Day To Live Inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Report

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Despite his private room looking pretty uncomfortable, it turns out that it’s still pretty expensive to rent out an entire stadium for yourself. Kanye West has been living inside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta ever since his DONDA listening session last week and he’s looking set to extend his stay by another week as he puts the finishing touches on the album. Fans have had a lot to say about his bedroom, which appears to have been set up inside a storage closet or locker room, and now, the price he’s paying for his extended stay has seemingly been revealed.

Reporter Karyn Greer has heard word that Kanye is paying over $1 million every day to stay inside the stadium. Considering the fact that he’s a billionaire, that’s not the biggest expense for the music legend. However, with the way his room is looking, we think he may have been overcharged by a tad. 

It’s unclear when Kanye plans to leave Mercedes-Benz Stadium but he has already announced a second event on August 5, inviting fans into his temporary home once again to play the album.

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium has embraced Kanye’s stay inside the building, temporarily changing its name on social media to “DONDA Studio.” 

Are you excited for DONDA to finally arrive?

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Isaiah Rashad Connects With Jay Rock & Jay Worthy On “True Story”

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Isaiah Rashad has officially returned to the game after five long years, and fans couldn’t be happier. Today marks the arrival of The House Is Burning, Rashad’s third studio album, featuring guest appearances from Jay Rock, Lil Uzi Vert, Duke Deuce, Kal Banx, and more. While the album is best enjoyed from start to finish — as tends to be a general rule where TDE is concerned — we’ve opted to highlight one of the project’s two TDE reunions, “True Story.”

Featuring an assist from Jay Rock and Jay Worthy, the track features a bass-driven west coast vibe — seeped in minimalism, the Rashad way. Though Zay certainly sets the tone with his vibey opening verse, Jay Rock really drives the point home with a scene-stealing verse. Hell, it’s been years since Redemption — let this man ply his trade, Top. Throw in a verse from Jay Worthy — who holds his own faced with the unenviable task of following Jay Rock — and “True Story” has all the makings of an album highlight.

Check out Zay’s new album now.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Now this that flavor, huh? This your favorite, huh?
She say that I’m her baby, huh? You notice her behavior switch?
You don’t hit harder than me, you soft as some baby shit
Gimme this, gimme that, gimme, he never gave me shit
Why you bagging that? You got a bitch, that’s hustle and flow
Choppas on top of choppas, that bank right in front of your house

Isaiah Rashad Connects With Jay Rock & Jay Worthy On “True Story”

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Isaiah Rashad has officially returned to the game after five long years, and fans couldn’t be happier. Today marks the arrival of The House Is Burning, Rashad’s third studio album, featuring guest appearances from Jay Rock, Lil Uzi Vert, Duke Deuce, Kal Banx, and more. While the album is best enjoyed from start to finish — as tends to be a general rule where TDE is concerned — we’ve opted to highlight one of the project’s two TDE reunions, “True Story.”

Featuring an assist from Jay Rock and Jay Worthy, the track features a bass-driven west coast vibe — seeped in minimalism, the Rashad way. Though Zay certainly sets the tone with his vibey opening verse, Jay Rock really drives the point home with a scene-stealing verse. Hell, it’s been years since Redemption — let this man ply his trade, Top. Throw in a verse from Jay Worthy — who holds his own faced with the unenviable task of following Jay Rock — and “True Story” has all the makings of an album highlight.

Check out Zay’s new album now.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Now this that flavor, huh? This your favorite, huh?
She say that I’m her baby, huh? You notice her behavior switch?
You don’t hit harder than me, you soft as some baby shit
Gimme this, gimme that, gimme, he never gave me shit
Why you bagging that? You got a bitch, that’s hustle and flow
Choppas on top of choppas, that bank right in front of your house

Young Dolph Drops Label Compilation Album “PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi” With Key Glock & More

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Young Dolph explained this week why he doesn’t think he’ll ever be able to retire, fully dedicating himself to the rap game. The Memphis rap icon hasn’t solely provided for his own family throughout his lengthy stay in the music business, he’s devoted to putting on rising artists too. Introducing the world to rappers like Key Glock, Snupe Bandz, Big Moochie Grape, and others, Young Dolph has officially returned with his new label compilation album, dropping PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi with the Paper Route EMPIRE.

The new twenty-three song album serves as a means to show off the talent coming up at Paper Route EMPIRE, including the already established Key Glock, and other more unknown members of the collection, like Jay Fizzle, Joddy Badass, and PaperRoute Woo.

“I’ve signed a lot of new artists, all of them have serious raw talent,” said Dolph about the album. “I can’t wait for the world to see what they can do. We hear the fans–they want new music from PRE, especially from the artists we signed during the pandemic, so we’re gonna give it to them in one project. I might be the CEO, but on this project, we’re all equals. They’re the drivers, I’m in the passenger seat.”

Check out the new album below and let us know what you think.

Tracklist:

1. Talking To My Scale by Paper Route EMPIRE & Young Dolph
2. Blu Boyz by Young Dolph, Key Glock & Paper Route EMPIRE (feat. Snupe Bandz)
3. Beat It by Paper Route EMPIRE, Bigg Unccc & Young Dolph
4. I Do This by Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Gucci Mane
5. Back to Back by Paper Route EMPIRE & Bigg Unccc
6. Remember by Paper Route EMPIRE & Snupe Bandz
7. Mister Glock 2 by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
8. Bandaid by Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Snupe Bandz
9. Non Stop by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape
10. Dance by Young Dolph, Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock (feat. Snupe Bandz, Kenny Muney, Joddy Badass, Jay Fizzle & Big Moochie Grape)
11. 333 by Paper Route EMPIRE & Joddy Badass
12. Ashtray by Paper Route EMPIRE, Kenny Muney & Young Dolph
13. Standing Ovation by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape
14. Big Ol Racks by Paper Route EMPIRE, PaperRoute Woo & Key Glock
15. Dead Body by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Bigg Unccc (feat. PaperRoute Woo)
16. Broccoli & Cheese by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
17. Trust Nobody by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & PaperRoute Woo (feat. Snupe Bandz)
18. Here We Go by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Jay Fizzle (feat. Snupe Bandz)
19. Show Out by Paper Route EMPIRE, Snupe Bandz & Young Dolph
20. Freeze Tag by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
21. Nothing To Me by Young Dolph, Snupe Bandz & PaperRoute Woo
22. South Memphis Rugrats (Remix) by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Snupe Bandz (feat. PaperRoute Woo)
23. iLLUMINATi BUSINESS by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape

Here’s 5 Woo Moments From Pop Smoke + Dua Lipa’s ‘Demeanor’ Video

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Late Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke‘s Faith album has some legit fire on there. Whether the celebrated hip-hop artist would or wouldn’t have worked with some of the people on the album is up for discussion. Regardless of how anyone feels, good music speaks for itself. Here’s 5 incredible ‘Woo’ moments from Pop Smoke’s new video, […]

Cardi B’s Bikini Body-Ody-Ody Is Jaw-Dropping

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New York rapper Cardi B knows how to demand attention. The hip-hop star everyone loves to support goes to her IG Story with a new clip. But this is far from a mommy duties moment or even a marriage goals flex. It’s pure thirst, thirst, thirst. While you probably can’t hear the music playing because […]

Coi Leray’s Fans Really Show Out For Her

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Who says there’s people not feeling Coi Leray? Don’t let some recent footage of people giving her the silent treatment make you think badly of her. There’s plenty to love about Coi and she proves the support was real at Rolling Loud. Still in awe of how it all went down, Leray shares more footage […]

Saweetie Gives 7 Looks From Her Paris Adventure

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West Coast rapper Saweetie is known for many things these days. She’s known for making hits like ‘Best Friend’ with BFF Doja Cat. She’s also known for turning up in Las Vegas for her birthday a few weeks ago. Not to mention a whole personally branded clothing and accessories collection, as well as numerous additional […]