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Lil Uzi Vert Settles “Strawberry Peels” Lawsuit

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Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World 2 was something of a throwback album when it was released in 2020. A deluxe edition of LUV’s Eternal Atake, released a week earlier, the album included a number of additional tracks. Among them was “Strawberry Peels”, which was produced by Wheezy and featured Young Thug and Gunna. All four were also credited as the writers of the song.

However, “Strawberry Peels” included a sample from Blackout’s 1995 single “Dim Da Lights”. According to Sun City Publishing, who own the rights to “Dim Da Lights”, the sample was used without permission and thus they filed suit. The lawsuit, filed in January, listed LUV, Wheezy, Young Thug, Gunna, Atlantic Records, and Generation Now as defendants. The primary aim of the suit was to recoup compensation in the wake of the song’s popularity.

LUV And Sun City Publishing Reach Undisclosed Agreement

According to a report from AllInHipHop, a Joint Notice was filed by Sun City Publishing and the Atlantic Records Corporation to inform the court a settlement had been reached. “Plaintiff Sun City Publishing, LLC, and defendants Atlantic Recording Corporation, erroneously sued as Atlantic Records LLC and Generation Now, LLC, submit this Joint Notice to advise the Court that they have reached an agreement in principle for the resolution of this action, in its entirety, and that they anticipate filing within thirty days their Stipulation to the dismissal of this action,” the filing reportedly said. No trial date had been set to hear the case, which had originally been filed in late January 2023.

Sun City Publishing had been seeking damages in excess of $1 million for the use of the unauthorized sample. This figure was reached due to the massive popularity of “Strawberry Peels”, which has been over 39 million times on Spotify and played over 4 million times on YouTube. However, the specific details of the settlement were not disclosed in the filing. Despite this, LUV and his co-defendants will be able to put this matter behind them. Furthermore, they will be able to do so without facing a jury trial. LUV is currently preparing to begin his 16*29 Tour, which begins in Virginia Beach on April 29.

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Finesse2tymes & His Girl Diss JT & Lil Uzi Vert: “Who Man You Calling Ugly? Have You Seen Yours?”

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JT is best known for the bars she’s created as one-half of City Girls, but the Florida native certainly knows how to run her mouth outside of the studio too. Earlier this week, she found herself in the midst of some nasty internet drama after comparing a baby to Memphis rapper Finesse2tymes, calling both of them “ugly” in response to an internet troll hating on her partner, Lil Uzi Vert. “Ugly baby and dead father 😿,” she wrote. “That baby looks like Finesse 2 x’s. Please leave me alone. I’m not bothering no one 🙂 ❤.”

Following that, the “Twerkulator” hitmaker headed over to Twitter to share some thoughts. “I’m the most unproblematic person ever,” her rant began. “Idgaf ’bout nothing, but if I find time to throw a shot back I will. Nothing personal all love.” In another post, JT went on to say, “[People] will constantly pick on you and call you upset when you respond. I’m not mad, have no reason to be mad! But you mad ’cause I’m not giving you the clarification you want? So you gone constantly bully me for what you wanna hear? Nah, Ima talk about you bad without clearin’ up nothin’. I’m innocent.”

JT Throws Shade While Defending Lil Uzi Vert

The 30-year-old may think that she’s innocent, but Finesse2tymes and his new girl definitely don’t agree. “JT, WHO MAN YOU CALLING UGLY?” FNG Shugga wrote on her Instagram Story after reading the rap diva’s comments. “HAVE YOU SEEN YOURS😕?” she also asked, seemingly poking fun at LUV’s unique new Leslie Chow alter ego they’ve been sporting since Rolling Loud Thailand. The “How to Act” hitmaker also defended himself, threatening to “break” JT in a post on his own profile. “Guess she mad ’cause I said can’t do nun [with] no skinny ho 🤷🏽‍♂️😂,” he typed over a black screen.

As if that weren’t enough, the southern lyricist also addressed the situation during an IG Live session a few hours ago. “Ain’t gone let no hoe get a pass… I’ll stand on a n*gga in the same way,” he told viewers tuning in. Scroll on to see what FNG Shugga and Finesse2tymes had to say for yourself, and check back later for more hip-hop news updates.

FNG Shugga & Finesse2tymes Clap Back

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JT Claps Back At Haters Dissing Her & Lil Uzi Vert’s Style

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If there’s one person JT doesn’t play about, it’s her partner Lil Uzi Vert. The pair have always been each other’s ride or die. They take turns spoiling one another with luxurious and romantic gifts. Elsewhere, they’ve been defending one another from the countless internet trolls causing problems online. What many have come to love about the unconventional couple is their unique style, which even saw the Philadelphia native debuting a new alter ego, Leslie, during his trip to Thailand this past weekend.

While LUV took over the stage at Rolling Loud, their girlfriend and her partner in rhymer, Yung Miami, lit things up at Revolve Festival. For her appearance, JT wore her hair in a sleek black middle-parted style, her stunning facial features accentuated by a dark, glamorous beat. Around her neck, she wore a massive cross pendant, and her outfit perfectly matched the vibe, consisting of all-black garments. “She is stunning oh my God,” one Twitter user wrote when sharing an image of the City Girl with their followers. Another person quote tweeted the post, though their thoughts on JT’s appearance were far less kind.

Twitter Disses JT’s Dark New Look

“Uzi got her dressed like the ‘Bride of [Chucky]’,” they wrote. While it earned them minimal clout in the form of 1.2K likes, it also got an aggressive clap back from JT herself. “It’s really not funny as it was years ago!” she said to the hater. “Bitch I had on my outfit for my show, get off his f*ck obsessed asf!!!!” After the “Twerkulator” artist unleashed her rage, the OP clarified, “I ain’t say [you] look ugly [with] the gothic style lol.” Regardless, the 30-year-old was clear that she’s tired of hearing the discourse about her relationship. “How ’bout you don’t say shit and go sale your socks in peace!” she ended the conversation.

It seems JT was in a mood today (April 18), as she also had time to come for someone who was seemingly trying to defend her lashing out at haters. “One thing I love about JT, she always gonna step behind the people she love,” they tweeted. “It’s just sad when the energy not reciprocated. Before long, the “Act Up” artist entered the chat. “Bitch shut uppppppp, you don’t even know me to care if energy is reciprocated,” the City Girl pointed out. “Go make sure your family straight. Get off the internet, fake caring about strangers ’cause [I don’t give a f*ck] about you!!!!!!” See the drama for yourself below, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

City Girl Claps Back

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Nicki Minaj, Karlae Poke Fun at Lil Uzi Vert’s New Alter-Ego

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Lil Uzi Vert has been going through some pretty big changes recently. Last year, the rapper announced that they had adopted they/them pronouns. Soon after, Uzi dropped their EP, Red+White. The EP features a song called “Glock In My Purse,” further hinting at the new non-binary route the rapper had taken. Uzi also announced that they are a “sober man.” The rapper took to their social media to let people know about the new development. “Kids, it’s real good to be sober,” they said.

Lil Uzi Vert may be celebrating their sobriety, but that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped their odd antics. The rapper has also made quite a few physical changes. Most notably, they got six new facial piercings recently. They also debuted a new hairstyle, which was reminiscent of many punk looks of years gone by. The rapper had also initially showed off a diamond implant that they had gotten in their forehead. It has since been removed. In a new permanent addition, however, Uzi has gotten a tongue tattoo. Shortly after, the rapper also debuted a forehead tattoo. That’s not all. Lil Uzi has also showed off a new alter-ego.

Not Everyone Is Feeling The New Uzi

While in Thailand, Uzi has kept very busy. From performing to posting videos of eating cockroaches, you can always expect the unexpected when it comes to Uzi. That includes the introduction of a new alter-ego that the rapper has dubbed “Leslie.” In a post about their Thailand trip, Uzi included a picture with a new hairstyle and the caption “Leslie was in Thailand.” The hair looks like a myspace scene kid from 2007. The rapper looks extremely happy in the post, but their new looks and alter-ego aren’t really sitting right with everyone.

Both Nicki Minaj and Karlae have taken to Instagram to poke fun at Uzi for their new alter-ego’s look. Nicki’s joke was fairly harmless, simply pointing out how much the hairstyle looked like a version of hers from the “Bedrock” video. “She said I can make your bed rock,” Nicki posted on her story along with a side by side of her hair in the video and Uzi’s new look. Karlae simply commented on a post about the new alter-ego with a bunch of laughing emojis. Neither case seems to be malicious, but some people felt the need to clap back, particularly at Karlae. What do you think of Leslie? Let us know in the comments!

Lil Uzi Vert’s Alter Ego, Leslie, Makes Their Debut In Thailand: Watch

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While many of our favourite artists were in California for Coachella this weekend, others found themselves much further east on the globe. 2023 marked the first ever Rolling Loud event to take place in Asia, with Cardi B, Chris Brown, and finally, Travis Scott headlining the festival in Thailand from Thursday (April 13) to Saturday (April 15). Others on the lineup include Sheck Wes, Centra Cee, Offset, Rubi Rose, Rick Ross, DaBaby, Waka Flocka Flame, Rae Sremmurd, and Lil Uzi Vert, who lit the crowd up ahead of the Invasion of Privacy rap diva’s finale on the first night of performances.

During their time in the city, “The Way Life Goes” hitmaker made sure to enjoy the many attractions it has to offer – including indulging in the local delicacy of eating a cockroach. Rather than step out in their usual look, however, Uzi took the opportunity to introduce their alter ego, Leslie to the world. Their hair is obviously emo-inspired, and their outfit of choice hints at the impending arrival of the long-awaited Pink Tape project, which LUV has been working on for some time now.

Lil Uzi Vert Introduces Us to Leslie

Later in their photo dump, Lil Uzi showed photos of Leslie enjoying their time by the beach. With a mask covering the lower half of their face and a drastically altered appearance, many fans couldn’t help but poke fun at the Philly native’s post in the comments. “N*gga looking like somebody emo auntie,” one troll wrote. “Uzi looking like [they] just joined Panic! at the Disco,” another quipped. “I thought that was someone’s grandmother,” someone else chimed in, obviously expressing their disdain for the alter ego.

Regardless of what haters have to say, the 27-year-old has always been known to march to the beat of their own drum. Earlier this month, Lil Uzi Vert unveiled a badass new tattoo spanning their entire forehead, which certainly got him plenty of attention and kudos for sitting through the pain. See for yourself here, and keep scrolling to check out videos from LUV’s time at Rolling Loud Thailand.

Videos from Rolling Loud Thailand

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Lil Nas X Reacts After Woah Vicky Accuses Him Of Faking His Sexuality

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Woah Vicky’s gone through a whole transformation since she initially emerged but she’s still annoying as ever. The viral star catapulted into the limelight through her odd antics, which eventually captured the attention of the hip-hop community. It didn’t take long for her to fade away. However, she appears to be back in the headlines, specifically due to her take on artists like Lil Nas X and Lil Uzi vert, who she believes need Jesus now more than ever.

Vicky recently appeared on the We In Miami podcast when the host brought up the two artists. The viral star claimed both artists “need Jesus” while alleging that they both “sold their souls.” However, she later dived into a supposed anecdote about Lil Nas X that proves he’s pushing an agenda. “I got a few friends that went to school with him and they said he was never gay,” she claimed. “So I know for a fact that what he’s doing, it’s ‘cause like they told him, ‘Like, you gotta do this now.’” When the host asked her if she thinks Lil Nas X lied about his sexuality, she agreed. “Ain’t nobody really gay, in Jesus name, Amen,” Vicky said.  

Woah Vicky Vs. Lil Nas X

Woah Vicky continued to claim that Lil Nas X lied to propel his rap career. She explained that he successfully pushed an agenda that would take him to the top of the charts. However, she also said that the rest of the music industry is “demonic.” Ultimately, Lil Nas X chimed in on the matter with a nod to Dave Chappelle. “Who gives af what Ja Rule thinks at a time like this,” he wrote. So far, Vicky hasn’t responded back to him. 

Both Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Nas X have used Satanic imagery in the past. Lil Nas X performed a lap dance on the Devil at the BET Awards during a show-stopping rendition of “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” Most recently, Lil Uzi Vert found himself in hot water when he said he rapped, “I make a City Girl believe in Satan” at Rolling Loud. Uzi later explained that he wasn’t actually being serious when he mentioned the devil but rather, intended to convey the message that his girlfriend would do whatever he asks her to do. 

Lil Uzi Vert Shows Off New Tattoo Covering Their Entire Forehead

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Lil Uzi Vert is showing off yet another tattoo. Fans familiar with Uzi will know that they are no stranger to body art. Moreover, in sporting more than 50 tattoos, Uzi is one of the most inked up stars in modern hip-hop. The star has been in the news a lot recently for their body art. Indeed, they took to social media earlier this week to show off their new tongue tattoo. That piece features an image of an upside down cross. However, Uzi’s new tat may be their most extreme one yet.

TheNeighborhoodTalk posted a photo of Uzi’s newest tattoo. The artwork appears to be a custom design. It’s somewhat difficult to make out exactly what the image is. However, what is clear is that the new work does cover Uzi’s entire forehead. The design comes on the heels of the diamond piece Uzi got on their forehead two years ago that they later removed. Additionally, Uzi made headlines in January when they got six new piercings on their forehead.

Lil Uzi Vert Is No Stranger To Body Art

Like much of Uzi’s public persona, the new piece is likely to create controversy. Some fans have voiced discomfort with they claim are Satanic themes in Uzi’s music and artwork. Moreover, many fans expressed anger at their use of Christian imagery in their cross tattoo. However, the star denies these allegations. Uzi has always maintained that dark imagery is simply their style. Meanwhile, it is unlikely that the Philadelphia native is done getting new tats.

The transformation of Uzi’s appearance over the years has been striking. Tattooing can become a way of life for many people. Indeed, entire subcultures exist centered around body art. Furthermore, for Uzi, it seems tattoos are a central part of who they are as a person. However, it’s not just receiving tattoos that Uzi has shown a passion for. The “Money Longer” rapper has even tried their hand at giving tattoos. Uzi recently went viral when they were filmed giving a fan an anarchy tattoo. We are excited to see what new pieces Uzi can come up with in the future.

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