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Nicki Minaj Reflects On “Beam Me Up Scotty” Moving 80K

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There aren’t many artists who could re-release a mixtape from 2009 and find it moving more units than most new major-label studio albums. Such is the power of Nicki Minaj, who has long enjoyed her reign as hip-hop’s queen. Last Friday, Minaj surprised her many loyal fans with the welcome news that Beam Me Up Scotty — the breakout tape that initially solidified her as one of hip-hop’s most exciting new lyricists — was making the long-awaited transition to streaming services. 

In the week that followed, listeners dove back into the tape in droves, to the point where Beam Me Up Scotty ended up moving eighty-thousand album-equivalent units. The staggering number, especially given that we’re talking about a twelve-year-old project, was enough to touch Nicki, who took to Twitter to show her appreciation for her fans.

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“80K wow,” she writes. “My 12 year ago self would be so proud. No videos, lyric videos, no tik tok challenges, no radio & no heavy playlisting due to it coming as a surprise. Didn’t even drop w|clean versions to the songs. Long live #BeamMeUpScotty I love you guys so much. Thank you so much.”

One has to wonder how of a role “Seeing Green,” an epic reunion between Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Drake, played in driving eyes to the project. At this moment, the track’s official YouTube drop has over seven million streams, enough to solidify it on the top twenty trending videos in music one week after its release. It also sparked another walk down memory lane for Minaj, who used the opportunity to reflect on a troubled time in her life. 

Check out her latest post on “Beam Me Up Scotty” now, and let us know if you’ve been keeping the project on rotation following its re-release.

Kylie Jenner Calls Cap On Travis Scott Open Relationship Reports

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Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner have had an on-again-off-again type of relationship over the last few years and sometimes, fans are confused about their status as a couple. They are currently co-parenting their daughter Stormi and they have certainly been friendly with each other despite any issues they may have had together. Today, however, reports surfaced that the two were back together and that they were committing to an open relationship that would allow both parties to date outside of the union.

Kylie has seen the reports and as you can see in the tweets below, she is not happy about them. Responding to the Daily Mail, Jenner said that these reports are false and that while she has no disrespect towards polyamorous people, there is no way she and Travis are in an open relationship.

“You guys really just make up anything,” Jenner wrote. “I’m not discrediting anyone who is in an open relationship but it’s just careless and disrespectful to throw this narrative out there without knowing what’s true.”

Based on her social media posts, it’s clear the reports struck a nerve, and she even noted that despite the TMZ report, it was all false. As it stands, her relationship status with Scott remains up in the air.

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Jeremih Is Flexing His ‘Force’ In 50 Cent’s ‘Power’ Spin-Off

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New York rapper 50 Cent is setting the bar super high for his upcoming “Power Book IV: Force” series. The hip-hop superstar has teased a shot of Chicago singer Jeremih appearing to get casted into the series. Jeremih Is Flexing His ‘Force’ W/ 50 Cent Fifty went to his Instagram page to share an epic-looking […]

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Anitta’s “Girl From Rio” Gets The DaBaby Treatment

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At the end of April, Brazillian singer Anitta released the catchy, summer-ready single “Girl From Rio,” and in less than a full month, the song’s official music video has already reached 21 million views on YouTube. To help push the song to even bigger heights, Grammy-nominated artist DaBaby has officially joined the remix of the bubbling global hit.

Set to the tune of an elevator jingle, Anitta and DaBaby’s new collaboration is a spicy and infectious track that leaves much of the original song intact while adding a quick and spirited verse from the Charlotte emcee. Now that the Brazillian singer has secured a cheeky verse from one of Hip-Hop’s biggest acts, it’s safe to say that even more fans are about to fall in love with the girl from Rio.

Listen to Anitta’s “Girl From Rio” remix with DaBaby below.

Quotable Lyrics

All this time invested in my elevation to the top
Got all of these haters wishin’ I would stop
In love with you, baby, wait, but maybe not
Like maybe I’m faithful, maybe I’m a thot
I’m in love with a girl that’s from Rio

Dark Lo & Harry Fraud Drop Off New Album “Borrowed Time”

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Harry Fraud has been quietly holding it down with one of the year’s hardest production campaigns, and today that streak continues with the release of Borrowed Time, his new collaboration with Philadelphia rapper Dark Lo. Currently facing the possibility of nine years in prison for a charge of witness intimidation, Lo remains hellbent on moving forward, capitalizing on being out on bail by making his presence felt with a nine-track dose of raw hip-hop music.

With a pair of guests in Boldy James and AR-Ab, the stage largely belongs to Lo and Fraud, who showcase impressive chemistry across the twenty-five-minute endeavor. Opening track “Daily Prayers” sets the tone, with Lo firing off rugged bars over Fraud’s vintage guitar samples. “Premonition” finds the pair dabbling in a spookier street sound, a likely highlight for anyone who digs what the Griselda movement has been bringing to the table. Speaking of which, Boldy James is always welcome, his self-assured presence elevating “Missing Summers” into a project highlight. 

Harry Fraud opened up about working with Dark Lo, a process that clearly inspired him on a creative level. “Getting to work with Lo on a full project was really important to me because it was an opportunity to showcase his versatility as an artist,” Harry Fraud explained in a press release. “When you hear his voice, he just brings something different, artistically, and in the way he carries himself. 100% authenticity in every aspect of his life; you can feel the passion he has in every bar he spits, it’s contagious.”

“This album is different from all of my previous projects because of where I am in my life, all that I have been through in the last year and a half. I have dealt with a lot of loss, it has been stressful, the ups and the downs,” adds Lo. “I finally was able to let everything that has been building up over the last year and change out, and that’s what this is here.”

Check out Borrowed Time right now. 

Nicki Minaj’s Dress Is So Tight That It Looks Painted On

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Nicki Minaj is officially back and she’s applying pressure on anybody that doubted her during her hiatus. As if her influence wasn’t already crystal clear, it was reported that she single-handedly boosted Crocs sales by 4,900% last week after sporting the shoes during her comeback tour on Instagram. Following the re-release of her debut mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty a week ago, Nicki has continued to drop gems on the ‘Gram, causing a tidal wave every time she posts a new picture online. 

The Queen has broken necks with her latest eye-catching thirst traps, getting all dolled up in a black bikini with Chanel accessories a few days ago. On Friday, Nicki shared yet another recent photo of herself for her millions of adoring fans, bringing back one of her favorite looks with chopsticks in her bun. She stood next to her Chanel throne and wore a stunning black dress with floral designs. The garment needed to be strapped on her sides, which her stylist did an amazing job with– seriously, the dress fits her so well that it looks like it was painted on. 

This has proven to be a fan favorite look from the Queen, impressing her Barbz yet again with her effortless style and grace. 

Check out her latest look below and scroll through all of her recent posts.

Sada Baby, Big Sean, And Hit-Boy Throw A Mansion Bash In The Psychedelic ‘Little While’ Video

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Detroit rapper Sada Baby first came to prominence with the fun-loving, goofy dances he did in the video for his breakout viral hit “Bloxk Party,” so it’s only right that he returns to such shenanigans in the video for “Little While,” which has even more potential for hit status — at least, algorithmically, thanks to its guest spots from Big Sean and Hit-Boy.

Much like the video for “Bloxk Party,” the clip for “Little While” revolves around a house party, except that now, the stakes and the budget are much higher, causing the venue to change up proportionally. Now, instead of an Airbnb, Sada’s shooting at massive mansions, complete with valets and check-ins, elaborate decorations, and a noticeable increase in the ratio of women to men, including a cameo from fellow emerging Detroit rap star Kash Doll (who should really get a verse on any potential remixes).

“Little While” is Sada’s second major foray into the techno-style drum programming that his hometown pioneered after “Whole Lotta Choppas,” which famously featured a Nicki Minaj verse on its remix.

Watch Sada Baby’s “Little While” video featuring Big Sean and Hit-Boy above.

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Lloyd Banks Reveals What “COTI” Stands For

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It’s no secret that Lloyd Banks is plotting his long-anticipated return with COTI, having been teasing the upcoming project with increasing frequency on social media. One week ago, the Punchline King shared a poetic trailer that effectively captured an intriguing vibe, albeit a cryptic one.

In it, a narrator muses about destiny among other profound themes. “We have been simply faded in our own existence,” he states. “But what do we say to the people who fear the choices they’ll have to make without any bit of guidance in this world? As if they already don’t have a sense of direction. If they’re not sure if it’s their time to shine or stray.”

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Today, Lloyd Banks has confirmed that there’s more where that came from, delivering the full version of the trailer on his YouTube channel. Picking up where its predecessor left off, the narrator is revealed to be artist Rashan Brown, who continues his spoken word journey with increasing intensity. Before long, Brown is basically spitting bars, including an allusion to Banks’ classic debut. “This right here is New York’s finest,” he states. “Subway living / my pursuit of happiness and a silver lining / you tell Chris I got a Hunger For More and I’m on New York City time and my time is now.” 

As the narration concludes, the beat finally drops and Banks appears, ready to put in work over the dark pianos and boom bap drums. It’s then that the acronym reveals itself: the Course of the Inevitable. 

While it’s as of yet unclear as to how this Shatek King-directed video will ultimately tie into Banks’ upcoming project, it’s clear that we’re looking at something cinematic — not to mention deeply thematic — in nature. Check out the full trailer now, and sound off if you’re excited to see what Banks brings to the table when COTI drops in the imminent future. It is, after all, inevitable. 

WATCH: Lloyd Banks – COTI (Official Trailer)

Russ Acknowledges His Flaws On “3:15 (Breathe)”

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Disliking Russ used to be a running joke amongst rappers who arose during the SoundCloud Era, but contrary to the played-out antics of rappers like Lil Pump, the Shake The Snow Globe artist continues to prove his longevity and artistic capabilities with every new release.

Over the past month alone, Russ has treated fans with impressive singles like “Small Talk” and “STATUS,” and today, the independent artist has returned once more with an intense new single, titled “3:15 (Breathe).”

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The somber track features two verses in which Russ takes turns deconstructing his partner’s issues and acknowledging his own flaws. Stitched together by a soulful sample of Ina Wroldsen’s vocal contribution on Jax Jones’ “Breathe,” Russ’s new single is an emotional and hard-hitting offering from the Atlanta artist.

Check out Russ’s new single “3:15 (Breathe)” below.

Quotable Lyrics

All I ever tried to do was help you understand and grow
Light the way for truths that if not for me simply wouldn’t show
Unless you get somebody else who’s on my level, but you know
That there’s no one on my level, you gon’ realize if you don’t