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Lil Keed, NLE Choppa, And More React To Sean Paul’s ‘Like Glue’ Video

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After Almighty Suspect, Blac Chyna, and Guapdad 4000 gave their impressions of Canadian dancehall star Snow’s “Informer” video in the last episode of React Like You Know, this week’s episode sticks to the dancehall lane with Jamaican icon of the genre, Sean Paul, and his 2003 video for “Like Glue.” Released as the third single to Sean Paul’s second album Dutty Rock which dropped just a year earlier, the single peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, was successful worldwide, and was a fixture of music video countdown shows’ daily rotation for a good, long while.

Of course, for our panel of fresh-faced, up-and-coming artists, that may as well have been 100 years ago — NLE Choppa was only eight months old when the single was released, and most of the others wouldn’t have been in the target demo for shows like TRL and 106 & Park just yet, either. Most only remember the song from family get-togethers, although Shootergang Kony fondly remembers Sean Paul from the EA rapper wrestling game, Def Jam: Fight For NY (a true classic that deserves an HD remake and/or sequel — someone please get on that immediately, thanks).

Watch the latest episode React Like You Know above.

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Jorja Smith’s Snappy Single ‘Gone’ Announces Her Project ‘Be Right Back’

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Fans have been waiting to her details about a new project from Jorja Smith ever since the UK singer captivated audiences with soothing vocals on her 2018 debut album Lost & Found. With the release of her recent single “Addicted,” it seemed as though Smith was gearing up for something exciting and on Monday, the singer officially returned with a big announcement.

Smith shared the snappy single “Gone” on Monday, which arrived alongside the announcement of her forthcoming eight-track project Be Right Back. About the song “Gone,” Smith says she hopes her listeners can derive their own meaning from her lyrics, adding that she wrote the track about tragedy:

“There’s something about being able to write about one thing and for it to mean so many different things to others. I love that this song, well any of my songs really, will be interpreted in different ways, depending on the experiences of the people listening. This one is just me asking why people have to be taken from us.”

About the album as a whole, Smith says, “It’s called Be Right Back because it’s just something I want my fans to have right now, this isn’t an album and these songs wouldn’t have made it. If I needed to make these songs, then someone needs to hear them too.”

Listen to Smith’s “Gone” above and see the Be Right Back album cover art and tracklist below.

FAMM Records

1. “Addicted”
2. “Gone”
3. “Bussdown” Feat. Shaybo
4. “Time”
5. “Home”
6. “Burn”
7. “Digging”
8. “Weekend”

Be Right Back is out 5/14 via FAMM. Pre-order it here.

Boosie Badazz Gets Banned From Instagram Again

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The war between Boosie Badazz and social media giant Instagram continues… A few months ago, the Baton Rouge-based rap icon revealed that his account had been banned from the platform after hosting several nudity-filled sessions on Instagram Live and slapping a man for hundreds of dollars on his story. He returned shortly thereafter with his new account @boosienewig. According to Boosie, even that new page was taken down this week and this time, he’s unsure of the reason.

“They took my ig again n I ain’t post nothin r go live,” wrote Boosie on Twitter, calling out Mark Zuckerberg and alleging that his platform is racist. “WHEN U WINNING THE DEVIL GO TRY N SLOW U UP #stayfocus IM CHOSEN. Ig just be f*cking over me #racist ass b*tches.”

It’s unclear whether Boosie plans to return to the social network with a different username or if he has been perma-banned this time. For now, you’ll want to follow him on Twitter where he will surely be sharing his popular opinions. 

Recently, the rapper used his page to ask fans for food stamps, offering to exchange money for them. Perhaps that’s the reason why he was booted this time around? What do you think caused his exit from IG?


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Andre 3000 Thanked The Comedian Who Compared Outkast To The Beatles In An Unorthodox Way

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When comedian Ron Funches tweeted that Outkast is better than The Beatles, he likely knew his opinion would be controversial and generate plenty of discussion as a result. But he probably wasn’t expecting Andre 3000 to reach out to him and offer to send him a gift for, as he puts it, “telling the truth.” Funches explained the reasoning behind his viral tweet, analyzed the reaction to it, and revealed his correspondence with the Outkast member during last night’s episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden.

“What prompted me to write it was just my love of OutKast,” he recalled. “It’s not hatred to the Beatles — I think the Beatles are amazing.” However, he said, “Some of the things that I grew up with and that I value aren’t necessarily given the same amount of worth… They moved the entire rap industry to Atlanta, how they changed it from rapping about drugs to rapping about art, rapping about life. Erykah Badu over Yoko Ono, all day!”

Funches also said that Andre did reach out, joking that the always unconventional rapper sent him an owl — as in Harry Potter — letting him know the gift was on the way. “I hope it’s a handmade flute doesn’t work,” he giggled.

You can watch Ron’s interview with James Corden above.

B-Real Drops 4/20 Single “Mother Mary” With DJ Paul

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Legendary hip-hop artist B-Real has released a couple of new singles in celebration of 4/20, including “Mother Mary” featuring fellow stoner DJ Paul.

The owner of multiple dispensaries, as well as a few cannabis farms, B-Real has become one of the most serious rappers to head into the marijuana industry. One of the most well-recognized stoners in the rap game, the Cypress Hill legend made sure to celebrate his favorite holiday with some new music, bringing us “Mother Mary” with DJ Paul.

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The first of two new records, “Mother Mary” introduces a whole slew of cannabis-fused rhymes from the pair of legendary artists. With production from Scott Storch, this is the perfect new record for 4/20. Greenthumb has done it again.

Listen to it below and let us know what you think. Be sure to also check out our 4/20 playlist here.

Quotable Lyrics:

Room super cloudy, I won’t need Al Roker
When I’m done buying doja, the price look like a solider
You know we gone play tug-of-war if I get pulled over

Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli & Yasiin Bey Announce Brand New ‘The Midnight Miracle’ Podcast

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In the streaming era, podcasts have quickly become the preferred method of consuming long-form media. Of course, the most authentic and enjoyable podcast experiences happen between people who are well-acquainted with each other already. 

Luckily for listeners, Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, and Yasiin Bey have announced they are launching a new podcast called The Midnight Miracle. The three have been friends for years now, so the combination is not completely surprising. According to the press release, the show “provides a glimpse into a very interesting season in the lives of the three hosts and their friends, and features guests from among the country’s most influential cultural icons.”

 
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The show is set to be released in the next couple of weeks on the Luminary network and will also be available on the Luminary channel on the Apple Podcasts app. The platform is set to debut its new subscription platform worldwide in May, promoted alongside Apple’s event today (April 20). Listeners in over 170 countries and regions will be able to sign up for a premium subscription that includes a variety of benefits curated by respective creators. 

“Making a podcast isn’t the obvious next move for me, but it’s the right one. The Midnight Miracle gives you a look into how me and my friends process the world around us, and I think it will change the way listeners think of what a podcast can be,” said Chappelle about the podcast.


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A single season of the show is planned for now, with new episodes starting soon and continuing through the remainder of year with a small summer hiatus. They are said to have edited more than 100 hours of conversations punctuated with sketches, impersonations, and archival audio cuts plus, ” and a soundtrack that includes music from D’Angelo, Heatwave, Charlie Parker and more. It was recorded during Chappelle’s legendary 2020 Summer Camp in an intimate setting at “The Shack.”

“Talib, Yasiin, and Dave each bring deep wells of perspective to The Midnight Miracle. The conversations between them and their friends are humorous and profound, and the show is edited in a truly unique fashion. We are really proud to be a home for groundbreaking audio like this,” said Mark Silverstein, Luminary Chief Content Officer.


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Let us know if you’ll be tuning into The Midnight Miracle down in the comments!

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Drake Teases “Certified Lover Boy” x Chrome Hearts Collab

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We might be close to the release of Drake’s highly anticipated project, Certified Lover Boy. The project has been delayed on several occasions but Scary Hours 2 should be able to hold fans over temporarily. In the meantime, he’s been dabbling in major fashion collaborations to feed the hungry fanbase that’s seeking content. It was only a few months back when he finally launched his NOCTA line with Nike.


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You may have noticed Drake flexing his collection of Chrome Hearts on his Instagram Story over the past few weeks. Most didn’t think much of it except a major flex from the Toronto star but it appears that he’s been dropping a trail of breadcrumbs of clues leading up to an upcoming collaboration with the high-end fashion line.

Chubbs dropped a major announcement on his Instagram page recently indicating that the collaboration with NOCTA and Chrome Hearts is underway. The OVO member offered a look at a few pieces from the collection on Instagram, captioned, “Certified Chrome,” along with tagging Drake and Chrome Hearts’ official collab. He shared another video of him in the Certified Lover Boy x Chrome Hearts attire, writing, “We dress up in our own shit.” Drake later shared a photo of Oliver El-Khatib rocking a pair of Chrome Hearts pants in front of a Lambo truck.

Fans might not be entirely surprised by this collaboration since Drake did make reference to it in the music video for “What’s Next.” At the 1:06 mark, the rapper briefly shows off the design on a Certified Lover Boy x Chrome Hearts hoodie.

No word on when it’ll be dropping but hopefully, it arrives alongside the album. Are you excited about Certified Lover Boy?

Megan Thee Stallion Makes It Clap In Slow Motion For TikTok

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Megan Thee Stallion has been teaching other leading ladies in hip-hop on the subtle art of twerking, offering to coach Coi Leray to help her improve her skills a few weeks ago. Judging from Coi’s recent videos on TikTok, Megan’s advice has been greatly paying off. While she may have taken a repose from her regular thirst-trappery after entering a committed relationship with rapper/songwriter Pardison Fontaine, Megan decided that it was time to gift the masses with a special clip this week, coming through with a quick display in twerking excellence.

“On my way to hottie booty camp,” wrote the three-time GRAMMY Award winner as her caption on TikTok. She proceeded to make it clap, twerking in slow motion as the camera captured every movement of her gluteus maximus. Clearly, she hasn’t lost her grasp on the art. Rocking camo booty shorts, a black crop top, and a trucker hat, the 26-year-old listened to her 2018 record “Freak Nasty” from her Tina Snow tape. In recent months, she’s been teasing a return to the icy raps of her earlier career– perhaps this is the latest sign that we’re in for another Tina Snow era.

 
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People are clearly fans of the new upload, with nearly 3 million accounts “liking” the video.

Megan isn’t the only rapper putting in work on TikTok. Her twerking student Coi Leray took over the “Ski Challenge” with her own take on the dance, bringing props and all to promote the latest record from Young Thug and Gunna. Read more about that here.

Watch Megan’s latest thirst trap video on TikTok and, if you want more Stallion twerking articles, check out this one.

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On my way to hottie booty camp 😛😂

♬ Freak Nasty – Megan Thee Stallion

Ebro Gives Doja Cat Her Flowers

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Doja Cat is one of the artists that has completely taken over in recent years, impressing millions of fans with her sophomore studio album Hot Pink. Her versatility has always been at the forefront of her craft, and she’s been celebrated because of her fearlessness to get creative and try new things in the studio. Finally, one of rap’s most respected radio hosts is giving her her flowers, praising the 25-year-old rapper for stylistically being able to tackle any style she wants.

Taking to Twitter, Ebro wrote, “You can argue that you don’t like what Doja Cat has to say when rapping… But her rapping abilities are top notch, stylistically speaking she can do almost any style.”

Known for writing her lyrics and having a hand in her production as well, Doja is one of the most talented artists of her generation. As she continues to perfect her third studio album, presumably titled Planet Her, for a release in the coming months, this latest co-sign from Ebro could go a long way in cementing her as a force for a more seasoned rap audience. 


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Doja Cat recently released her latest single “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA, which debuted at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Listen to the new song below and let us know if you agree with Ebro’s take.

Smoke DZA & Dom Kennedy Unite For “No Regrets”

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Smoke DZA has been one the game’s most consistent emcees, having quietly kept up a prolific pace with releases like the recent compilation album R.F.C (Money Is the Motive), Pt. 1. Now, DZA is preparing to release his brand new album The Hustler’s Catalog 2, a sequel to his 2015 project. Ahead of the upcoming drop, DZA has officially come through with “No Regrets,” a link-up that finds him reuniting with Dom Kennedy over a triumphant instrumental. 

Taking to an anthemic brass sample, DZA sets it off with a slick opening verse. “I know the hustlers is feeling this,” he spits. “Steak tartar, breaking bread doing business with / hedge fund babies, they invest, took a million risks / brought his wife to the dealer, she did so much botox she talking like a ventriloquist.” Dom Kennedy steps up to offer some closing remarks, letting fly a solid dose of bars for the occasion. “Most these n***as soft and counterfeit,” he laments. “Online poppin’ shit, trying to save a bitch.” 

Check out the latest from DZA and Dom now, and keep an eye out for more news on The Hustler’s Catalog 2 as it surfaces.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

I know the hustlers is feeling this
Steak tartar, breaking bread doing business with
Hedge fund babies, they invest, took a million risks
Brought his wife to the dealer, she did so much botox she talking like a ventriloquist