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Bones & Deergod Deliver A Menacing Hypnotic Banger On “PopRocks”

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Bones has been notorious over the years for his monotone and menacing bangers that are filled with depressing lyrics and dark undertones. These approaches to music have been him a cult hero and to this day, he continues to deliver new music. At the end of the month, he will be dropping a collaborative project with Deergod called Pushing Up Daisies and the first single to come from it is called “PopRocks.”

This track is one of those menacing songs Bones is known for although with the instrumental we get something both dark and hypnotic. Bones offers up his usual brooding flow all while Deergod spits some bars that have a more old-school feel. It’s a unique mixture of styles and it’s a great little teaser for their upcoming project.

Quotable Lyrics:

Like pop rocks I pop y’all
Pull it out my pocket and poppin’ it, knock your block off
Shots like Top Gun
No witness, no cop cars
I pop up like an ad, look around like who popped y’all?

Cookiee Kawaii Turns It Up On “Hey DJ”

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TikTok is already a necessary tool to succeed in the music industry but it certainly feels like some of these songs are being forced down our throats with manufactured challenges. However, there are many artists who’ve had organic growths through the platform that eventually led to nationwide airplay. Cookiee Kawaii blasted to success with “Vibe” which later received a remix with Tyga. 

Even though she’s been relatively low-key since the top of the year, she emerged on Friday with the release of her latest single, “Hey DJ.” It’s an upbeat record that finds Cookiee weaving through the laidback production with flows and melodies. While it does lean more towards electronic than it does hip-hop, Cookiee Kawaii is proving to be a master at tying both together in an authentic way.

Quotable Lyrics
Bang it out
Speed it up
Get low, let me see them shoulders roll
Let me show you how this go

Giveon Provides Immaculate Vibes On “All To Me”

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Giveon has been a busy man as of late as he continues to be praised by some of the biggest artists out there. His smooth brand of r&b is something to behold and over the past year, he has released two EPs in Take Time and When It’s All Said And Done. Recently, Giveon decided to merge these projects with When It’s All Said And Done… Take Time. There is one new track to be found here call “All To Me” and as one can imagine, it’s a continuation of his crisp songwriting and fantastic singing.

With this track, Giveon delivers a gorgeous love song where he is down-tuned vocals are on full display. He delivers a more lowkey approach all while bringing out some vibes that are perfect for any weekend spent indoors. Giveon has yet to disappoint and this new song is yet another example of what he can bring to the table.

Let us know what you think, in the comments below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Oh, he still don’t make you feel beautiful (Ooh, ooh-ooh)
I know, but I do, just know I got you (Ooh, ooh-ooh)
He still don’t even give you enough (Ooh, ooh-ooh)
It’s true, in my room, I ain’t gon’ stop you (Ooh, ooh-ooh)

Lakers Deliver Injury Update On Anthony Davis

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Anthony Davis has been out for a few weeks now as he deals with a calf strain. Many fans were worried that this injury was actually to his Achilles, especially since he was clutching his Achilles following his last appearance with the Los Angeles Lakers. Since that time, Davis has been sitting out and rehabbing himself so that when he does come back, he will be at 100 percent. Of course, the Lakers are entering an important time of the season, and the team needs him fully healthy.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers have delivered a fresh update on Davis. Now, Davis will sit out for longer, and in two weeks from now, his injury will be re-evaluated. This ultimately means there is no guarantee as to when he will be able to return.

Some were hoping that Davis would be good to go immediately after the All-Star Game although it’s clear that Davis needs a lot more time to heal. You never want to rush a player back when they have a calf strain, especially when you consider what happened to Kevin Durant just a couple of years ago.

Hopefully, for the Lakers, Davis will be able to come back soon as he is an instrumental player for their success.

Anthony Davis

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Alex Caruso Evaluated After Terrifying Blow To The Head

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Alex Caruso is one of the most beloved players in the league, as long as you are a Los Angeles Lakers fan. Outside of LA, some fans roll their eyes at the mere mention of Caruso, although you can’t help but love his style of play. His headband, confidence, and quickness make him one of those players you just have to root for, and in many ways, he has become a cult legend within the league.

Last night, Caruso and the Lakers were taking on the Indiana Pacers, where the purple and gold came through with a comeback win. Unfortunately, Caruso was injured in the game after a scary incident in which he slipped on the court and hit his head in a moment of whiplash. It was a fairly gnarly scene and Caruso immediately left the game.

Following the match, the Lakers confirmed that Caruso would be evaluated for a concussion and that they were taking the situation quite seriously. You never want to see a guy go down like this and hopefully, he will be able to bounce back sooner rather than later. 

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Alex Caruso

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Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist Bring “Alfredo” Vibes To “The Tonight Show”

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This weekend marks the Grammys. In the world of hip-hop, the Grammys have hardly ever gotten it right, and by the time the nominations came out, people were already airing out their grievances, largely because many felt Lil Baby was snubbed. This year’s nominations were quite surprising, though, especially for the bar-heavy MCs who rarely get their recognition from these type of award shows. 


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D Smoke, Nas, Royce Da 5’9″, Jay Electronica, and Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist are nominated in the Rap Album Of The Year category. Gibbs and Alchemist, the masterminds behind Alfredo, have been ramping up the campaign this past week ahead of the award show. Gibbs has done a string of interviews and touched down on a Twitch stream for one of his few live performances since Alfredo dropped.

Last night, the duo continued their campaign on the late-night circuit with an appearance on Jimmy Fallon. Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist were surrounded by beautiful women and decadent food as Gibbs gripped the mic for a performance of “Scottie Beam.” Since they couldn’t perform it live, it seems that they possibly made use of one of their recent pop-up shops to shoot their virtual performances. The performance kicks off with the intro to “1985” before Gibbs slides into his verse on the Alfredosingle. Unfortunately, Rick Ross wasn’t able to make a cameo, though Gibbs revealed that the MMG head honcho sent over a Bel-Air care package.

Who do you think is winning the Grammy for Best Rap Album? Sound off in the comment section below. 

Amazon Sued For Pulling Job Offers After Positive Marijuana Tests

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Although marijuana is becoming less stigmatized in North America, there are still some weird rules in the workplace. For example, we don’t test to see if our co-workers are raging alcoholics. However, testing for weed is still commonplace at many establishments. One man is now suing Amazon for withdrawing their job offer after he tested positive for marijuana during a pre-job screening. 

In a lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Michael Thomas claims that Amazon offered him a position but then retracted it after he tested positive for weed. The class-action lawsuit claims that hundreds of potential Amazon hires have had the same issue. 

Thomas’ argument is that under New York law an employer can’t require drug testing for weed, except for certain jobs. Since the Amazon job description didn’t mention operating machinery or heavy equipment, Thomas claims that Amazon has no right to drug test him. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in court, with weed being such a hot topic these days. If you recall, Democrats tried to legalize weed at the end of the Trump presidency, but failed due to Republican push back. Do you think jobs should test their potential or current employees for weed?

 

 

 

 

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Lil Nas X Promises His New Video Will Win Every Award

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Rap star Lil Nas X is extra confident in his craft. The hip-hop heavyweight lights up Instagram with footage of himself geeking out over his upcoming “Call Me By Your Name” music video. While only giving hints of what to expect, X promises the visual will win every possible Grammy and MTV Video Music Award […]

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Joel Embiid Suffers Bone Bruise, Injury Timeline Revealed

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Joel Embiid has consistently been one of the best players in the entire NBA this season and fans have been making a case that he should be the MVP. It’s easy to see why when you consider how the Sixers are in the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference and continue to rack up wins. Last night, Embiid made his return to the court following the fiasco at the All-Star Game, and unfortunately, it ended in what appeared to be a fairly serious leg injury.

Immediately after the game, Embiid was given an MRI to assess the damage. Based on the video above, it looked pretty bad but in the end, the damage wasn’t as horrible as expected. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Embiid suffered a bone bruise and will have to miss a total of two to three weeks. This is going to be a huge blow to the Sixers although based on the timeline, Embiid will be back soon.

With the second half of the NBA regular season on the horizon, teams will be trying extra hard for positioning in the standings. The Sixers are near the top of the East and right now, it’s between them and the Nets for first place. Without Embiid, securing that top spot will be that much harder.

Joel Embiid

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Cardi B Names The One Dessert You Can Only Get In NYC

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New York rapper Cardi B is serious about her love for Entenmann’s baked goods. The hip-hop superstar lights up social media with some hilarious commentary on just how delicious these treats are. Cardi even goes out of her way to claim New York City is the only spot known for always making these desserts and […]

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