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It’s unclear where this rumor began or how it circulated but allegedly Tekashi 6ix9ine told Bobby Shmurda that he was paid half a million dollars for his appearance on the Breakfast Club and continues to earn residuals. Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee dispelled these rumors on their morning radio show today.

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As the trio discussed Bobby Shmurda’s parole conditions, Charlamagne brought up the rumor that an artist told Bobby Shmurda that they were still getting paid off of their interview. “Salute to Bobby Shmurda, too, man. Aye, Bobby, that artist lied to you. The Breakfast Club does not pay for interviews,” said Charlamagne before Envy told him that he had to explain the situation. “There’s an artist that told Bobby Shmurda that he got paid half a million dollars to do a Breakfast Club interview and that he gets residuals, royalties from the YouTube interview.” 

“He’s a god damn liar,” declared Envy while Angela Yee pressed them to ID the rapper. “Tekashi 6ix9ine allegedly told Bobby Shmurda we paid him $300 thousand.” Charlamagne clarified that it’s unclear if 6ix9ine told Bobby personally. “First of all, I was like Bobby Shmurda talks to Tekashi?” asked Yee.

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Charlamagne said that it was actually $500K and that never in the history of the Breakfast Club has an artist received payment for an interview, let alone residuals from YouTube views.

Check out the clip below with the 6ix9ine bit starting at the 19:45 min. mark.

Going into last weekend, the music industry practically erupted following the unfortunate news that Saweetie and Quavo had officially called it quits. Almost everyone had something to say about their split, from Hip-Hop fans to celebrities like NBA YoungBoy and Cyn Santana. Rumors that Quavo had her Bentley repossessed and has been subbing her in his new music have also gained steam, but despite all of the drama surrounding her breakup with the Migos rapper, Saweetie is still finding a way to let her light shine, thanks in part to her new cover for Cosmopolitan magazine.

In addition to flaunting her curves on the magazine’s cover, Saweetie also gave a lot of insight into her journey as an artist for Cosmopolitan’s cover story. The Icy artist revealed how her infamous freestyle during her trip to Hot 97 left her with a serious case of PTSD, claiming that specific incident was one of the lowest points of her career.

Saweetie also talked about her ability to maneuver and adapt throughout the music industry as well. Hpwver, some people have been critical of her rise as a rapper, as evident through the numerous think pieces published about how her good looks are what should actually be credited for her success as an artist. In the interview, she touches specifically on pretty privilege, saying, “I won’t act like there isn’t a certain type of power that comes with people admiring your face. But that’s not something that gets me off.”

Saweetie continued by listing off accomplishments that weren’t given to her simply because of her beauty, which she claims are the things that she’s really proud of. “I like being Female Athlete of the Year. I like getting 4.0s for a straight year. I like knowing that I write my own songs. I like knowing that I create my own treatments. I like knowing that I donated $150,000 to Black Lives Matter,” she says.

Still, the “My Type” artist recognizes that being pretty is a part of her brand, so it absolutely makes sense that she’s naming her forthcoming debut album Pretty B*tch Music. When speaking on the significance of the album’s title, she said, “It’s my way of taking back all those years where I feel I had to dim my light.”

Be on the lookout for more Saweetie-related news as her debut is set to drop sometime this spring.

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Some songs are simply destined to endure. And while both Kanye West and Jay-Z’s respective solo careers have yielded countless timeless classics, there’s something about their joint anthem “N***as In Paris,” produced by the inimitable Hit-Boy, that has resonated on a deeply universal level. Perhaps it’s the carefree spirit of the instrumental, or perhaps the playful demeanor of the globetrotting emcees over top. Either way, “In Paris” boasts a seemingly infinite supply of replay value.

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It isn’t exactly surprising, then, to see it inch up another rung of the ladder toward that coveted diamond status. Our Generation Music reports that the Watch The Thone single has been officially made eligible for octuple platinum status, meaning it has sold over eight million album-equivalent units. At this rate, Jay-Z and Kanye West are well on their way to a diamond plaque, which would mark their first time achieving the impressive sales milestone.

Though it’s unlikely we’ll ever be watching The Throne make new music as a duo, it cannot be denied that their brief run as a collaborative group continues to impact the game to this day. And to think, “In Paris” began as a simple loop on FL Studio, one that Hit-Boy still has saved to this day. Congratulations to Kanye West and Jay-Z for another platinum plaque, and may the road to diamond be a relatively brief one. Perhaps fans oughta channel Jay and Ye during their joint-touring days and simply queue up “In Paris” again and again and again.