Lil Nas X Called Out For Attending Massive Maskless Party With TikTok Influencers

Soon enough, everyone in the United States will be able to get vaccinated. Hundreds of thousands of people have already received their doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and have reacclimated themselves to the new normal—and some have used it as an excuse to get right back into party mode. It’s unsurprising that the public is ready for the pandemic to be over as soon as possible, and throughout quarantine, Lil Nas X has encouraged people to stay safe. However, over the weekend, footage began to circulate showing him at a party with TikTok influencers as they were singing along to his latest hit “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” and fans weren’t thrilled.

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Video clips of the get-together quickly circulated online and it showed dozens of people gathered without masks. Lil Nas X does have much to celebrate as he has yet another No. 1 song in his catalog, but detractors are still coming down on him for his “MONTERO” music video and its religious imagery. The singer hasn’t been swayed by the controversy and has continued to celebrate the success of his controversial single. 

“It’s the biggest song in the world. thank you guys so much,” Nas X wrote on Instagram. “We get to decide OUR own destiny, never let the world decide it for YOU! i love you!” Check out his post and a few reactions to his party below.

DaniLeigh Explains Online Hiatus: “Social Media Became Hella Negative”

For a while there, DaniLeigh was facing one controversy after another. She received backlash over her relationship with DaBaby and the online tit-for-tat with the mother of his daughter, and when they broke up, the singer-rapper was inundated with messages from strangers who took pleasure at taunting her about her recent ex. The “Yellow Bone” snippet had social media users accusing her of colorism and it didn’t take long before every move DaniLeigh made was being analyzed under a microscope.

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DaniLeigh’s fans noticed that she hasn’t been as active online in recent weeks, and in a Q&A session on her Instagram Story, she was asked about her absence. “Social media became hella negative,” she answered. “I used to be the happy curly haired girl that was always dancing and smiling .. and when u grow, u grow haters .. I ain’t really used to that and can sometimes be a softy .. so time away to gain me inner peace and self love is needed [praying hands emoji].”

Her fans were happy to hear her hiatus won’t be a lengthy one. “I’ll be back with dope content and music when I feel is the right time.” Two weeks ago, DaniLeigh caused concern when she shared that she was feeling lonely, unloved, and didn’t “wanna be here no more,” but it looks as if she’s feeling much better. Check out her IG post below.

DMX’s Fiancée & Son Among Those In Attendance At Prayer Vigil

We’ve all been praying that DMX pulls through after it was reported that he was hospitalized. Members of the Ruff Ryders gathered outside of the White Plains Hospital in New York where they bumped some of his classic anthems and showed support for X. Today, members of his family, friends, and fans turned out in numbers to hold a prayer vigil for the rapper.


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TMZ reports that X’s son Exodus and fiancée Desiree were among the hundreds in attendance at the vigil this afternoon. The massive crowd of people who were outside of the hospital also had some of the hospital staff inside of the building throwing up an X with their arms in support of the rapper. 

It was reported earlier today that the rapper’s children flew into White Plains, NY to see him. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, his kids were only allowed to visit him one at a time. Desiree and DMX’s mother have already been there with him.

Ahead of the vigil that was hosted, his family issued a statement following his hospitalization, thanking fans for their support while asking the public to respect their privacy. “We ask that you please keep Earl/DMX and us in your thoughts, wishes, and prayers as well as respect our privacy as we face these challenges,” the statement reads. “The Simmons Family appreciates the overwhelming outpouring of heartfelt love, encouragement, support and prayers for Earl. Earl is someone whose life and music has been a source of inspiration and strength to so many people around the world. It is reassuring to see his fans return that same passion and energy to him during his time of need.”

Please keep DMX in your thoughts during this time. 

Belly Announces New Single With Benny The Butcher

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard some new music from Belly, who previously dropped off his last studio album with 2018’s Immigrant. Yet the Canadian rapper is currently gearing up to spark a rollout, indicating that his third project will be arriving at some point before the end of the year.

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On that note, he previously revealed that he had already received the seal-of-approval from both Jay-Z and The Weeknd, indicating that the project was done the moment they gave the word. Though that announcement was made at the beginning of January, Belly has once again kicked up a bit of momentum regarding his upcoming body of work. In fact, the Canadian lyricist has officially announced the release of two upcoming singles — “Money On The Table” with Benny The Butcher, and “IYKYK,” both of which are set to arrive tomorrow at midnight.

“Don’t call it a comeback,” he captions, alongside the two-pack’s cinematic artwork. “Money on the table f/ Benny the Butcher. IYKYK. tomorrow midnight.” Special attention should be paid to Benny The Butcher’s truly prolific run that’s currently ongoing and given Belly’s affiliation to Roc Nation, don’t be surprised to see him bringing his A-game for this one. And while Benny is a formidable lyricist in his own right, one must never slack when keeping stride with The Butcher. 

Expect “Money On The Table” and “IYKYK” to be a hard-hitting drop from Belly, one that will likely set the tone for the project to come. On that note, are you interested in seeing what the rapper has been working on in the years since 

Lil Nas X Gets Emotional After MONTERO Goes No. 1

Rap superstar Lil Nas X has major bragging rights. The hip-hop heavyweight has come forward to celebrate securing the Billboard Hot 100 top spot with his “MONTERO” smash. Lil Nas X Gets Emotional After Going No. 1 The rap hitmaker went to his Instagram page to geek out over his achievement. X shared a super […]

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Lil Nas X’s “MONTERO” Scores #1 Billboard Debut

The old adage that “controversy sells” tends to hold as true as ever. In the case of Lil Nas X, who recently delivered his brand new single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” complete with a sexually charged music video, a bit of hand-wringing has evidently worked in his favor.

By now the fallout of the infamous video is well documented; in case you missed it, the clip depicted a scantily-clad Lil Nas X giving a lapdance to none other than the Prince Of Darkness himself, Satan. Between the provocative subject matter and incorporation of religious imagery — not to mention the ensuing “Satan Shoe,” which went on to invoke the wrath of Nike’s legal eagles — “MONTERO” quickly became the most incendiary single of Lil Nas X’s young career. 

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Unsurprisingly, Billboard has indicated that Lil Nas X’s “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” has debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, dethroning reigning champ Justin Bieber and his Daniel Caesar/Giveon-assisted “Peaches.” While the exact numbers have yet to land, the lofty number-one debut is further testament that Lil Nas X remains a dominant force in the realm of pop music, no longer destined to be defined by the looming shadow of the record-shattering “Old Town Road.”

Lil Nas X wasted little time in celebrating the accomplishment, sharing an amusing video on his Twitter page. Keep an eye out for the full chart update to surface, as it will be interesting to see whether “MONTERO” can remain a dominant commercial force now that the height of the controversy has faded. What do you think — will “MONTERO” continue to ride this momentum in the weeks to come?

Kodak Black Says He Can “Relate” To Pooh Shiesty

Pooh Shiesty’s climbing up the rap game. Shiesty Season cemented him as the most promising artist under Gucci Mane’s wing in recent times. However, his rise to the top did not come without controversy. Last month, he found himself in a back-and-forth with Kodak Black who said that he stole his ad-lib. The unfortunate part is right before, Shiesty cited Kodak Black as one of his favorite rappers in the game.

Many feared that a potential feud between the two rappers could get even worse. However, maybe the internet antics are all for show. Earlier today, Pooh Shiesty shared a photo of himself flexing his new chain that includes his signature ad-lib while holding the money phone to his ear in front of the ice cream section of the grocery store. “Anybody That Got Smoke With Me Got Shot Or They Tried To Fix It,” Shiesty captioned the phone, along with a red drop and a snake emoji.

Despite their feud, Kodak Black slid into the comment section of Pooh Shiesty’s latest post where he wrote, “I Can Relate Lil Bra I Can Relate.”

Yak has since deleted the comment and it’s unclear whether it was posted after the alleged ambush today. Kodak Black and his entourage were reportedly followed and shot at, leaving the rapper’s security guard injured. 

Jade + Tekashi 6ix9ine Split Up But Quickly Reunite?

New York rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine and Jade might have either pulled off the craziest and most confusing April Fool’s Day joke of the year or really had a record-breaking break up to make up situation go down. Jade shocked the world announcing she’s single – of course – on April 1, even going to the […]

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LisaRaye McCoy Clarifies Her Defense Of Radio Host’s Colorist “Toast” Comments

Last week, white radio host Rob Lederman compared Black women’s skin tones to toaster settings on his show Morning Bull With Rich & Rob, saying he’d “never go to a Serena Williams level,” but he was very comfortable at a “Halle Berry level.” He also said that Gayle King is “not even on my toaster level.” People were understandably horrified by the comments, but actress LisaRaye McCoy seemed unphased on her show Cocktails with Queens, which she hosts alongside Claudia Jordan, Syleena Johnson and Vivica A. Fox

Claudia Jordan said that while Lederman could have his preference, she thought the way he said it was disrespectful and rude. “I don’t know, I’m not there with it,” LisaRaye refuted. “I just think that we’re so sensitive now, that I think that, just like how we talked about Justin Bieber’s video and him using Martin Luther King. I mean, he got a pass because he’s more Black-white, he’s more white-Black, you know what I’m saying.” Basically, LisaRaye seemed unbothered. 

In a new video from TMZ, LisaRaye was asked whether she stood behind Lederman following her comments on the show. “I never supported him,” she says. “I don’t even know who he is… you guys are so funny, because you will take something and run with it… I was commenting on his preference… But I get it. It’s a bigger conversation.” LisaRaye also said she shouldn’t be labeled as a colorist because her grandchild has darker skin.

 

What do you think? Were LisaRaye’s comments insensitive, or does she have a point? Let us know your thoughts and watch the original clip of the show below.

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