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T-Shyne Brings Plenty Of Energy To His Solo ‘That Go!’ Performance For ‘UPROXX Sessions’

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This week’s episode of UPROXX Sessions features Young Thug affiliate T-Shyne, performing his song “That Go!” which appears on the YSL Records compilation Slime Language 2. While the song’s usual guests Thug and Meek Mill couldn’t appear, T-Shyne shows he can hold his own with an energetic performance that brings the song to vivid life.

As a member of YSL Records, T-Shyne’s gotten his fair share of attention as one of the label’s longest-tenured members, joining in 2016. As one of the few non-Atlanta artists on the label, he stands out from the pack but has a built-in multi-regional appeal thanks to his New York upbringing combining with his Southern exposure. While he hasn’t released a solo project since 2018, the increased buzz from his standout moment on the compilation could very well lead to increased interest in another one sometime soon.

Watch T-Shyne’s “That Go!” performance above.

UPROXX Sessions is Uproxx’s performance show featuring the hottest up-and-coming acts you should keep an eye on. Featuring creative direction from LA promotion collective, Ham On Everything, and taking place on our “bathroom” set designed and painted by Julian Gross, UPROXX Sessions is a showcase of some of our favorite performers, who just might soon be yours, too.

Lil Nas X Celebrates Being Pulled Over Just Two Months After Getting His Driver’s License

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Generally speaking, people in the US get their driver’s licenses during their teenage years. In that regard, though, Lil Nas X was a bit of a late bloomer. He’s 22 years old now and he just got his license recently: He shared a photo of it a couple months back and it showed the license was issued on April 30 of this year. Then, on June 21, he shared a photo gallery of his new first car, a “Panini”-predicted Mercedes.

So, he’s had his license for a little over two months and his car for about two weeks, and he has already drawn the attention of the law: He took to TikTok today to celebrate getting pulled over for the first time. In the video, which he also shared on Twitter and Instagram, the rapper looks at the camera with his hand over his mouth in disbelief. The shot then changes to show the police vehicle in his side-view mirror. The video wraps with Nas dancing in the front seat of his car as the police car is still behind him. All the while, the video is captioned (and narrated by a computer-generated voice), “Oh my god guys I finally did it! I got pulled over.”

Meanwhile, Nas is the subject of a new New York Times profile, in which he reflects on something even worse that happened to him the same night he tore his pants on Saturday Night Live.

Mean Tweets About One Of Saweetie’s Performances Inspired Her To Attend Artist Boot Camp

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It’s been over a year since Saweetie first began teasing her debut studio album Pretty B*tch Music, and it still has yet to be released. The rapper previously promised it would drop in June, only to push back the date in order to continue reworking her songs. The singer recently revealed she had attended an artist development boot camp to hone some of her skills, and now the rapper admits that seeing fan backlash about one of her performances partially inspired her to attend the workshop.

Saweetie recently sat down with Vulture for an interview about Pretty B*tch Music‘s delay. The rapper told Vulture that she had seen some mean tweet about her “imperfect spring performance” at Triller Fight Club, “where the visuals didn’t connect and her movements seemed forced.”

The rapper explained that her appearance makes people think she’s a good dancer, but she’s really more suited to other sports. “I think that’s why people get so let down, because they’re expecting me to be this sensual person onstage, but if I can, I’d rather play a sport in front of you,” she said.

Even before reading online criticisms about her stage presence, Saweetie knew there was a lot she wanted to work on. When she first started rapping at 24, Saweetie says there was a “huge learning curve” for her. Saweetie told Vulture that instead of being able to hone her sound after her “Icy Girl” hit, Saweetie was playing festival and pressured to release more music:

“I’m an artistic girl. And I think that in the beginning, that artisticness was suffocated. It was wilted like a flower. In quarantine, I’ve been moisturized. I’ve been watered. I’ve been getting my sleep; I’ve been able to rejuvenate. I know what type of artist I want to be now. […] I don’t like arrogance. One day, I want to say, ‘I’m the best to ever do it.’ I can’t do that without identifying my weakness. I can’t do that without realizing what’s holding me back.”

Read Saweetie’s full Vulture interview here.

Saweetie is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Post Malone Teases A New NASCAR-Themed Video For ‘Motley Crew’ Dropping Soon

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There have been rumors about a lot of new Post Malone material coming this year, and finally, some of that is starting to materialize. Today, Posty announced that on Friday, July 9, he will be sharing a new video for “Motley Crew.”

He shared a brief snippet of the song’s video, which is directed by Cole Bennett of Lyrical Lemonade and was made in collaboration with NASCAR. Given the latter connection, naturally, the clip features Posty driving a car around a track, fully decked out in a racing jumpsuit and otherwise having a good time.

Aside from the upcoming visual, Malone has a few pre-existing connections to the NASCAR world. Back in 2018, he expressed an interest in playing PUBG: Battlegrounds with Bubba Wallace. Last year, Clint Boyer also told a story about his wife wanting to see Malone in concert, and when they went, he didn’t have an awesome time: “Posty showed up two hours late, he was drunk, played seven songs kind of, then left. Posty sucked [laughs]. […] I couldn’t figure it out. Anybody that can tattoo their face to that extent, drink beer on stage, show up two hours late, and leave after seven songs… he’s doing something right. And somehow, she was satisfied.”

City Girls Strut Their Stuff In The Missy Elliott-Directed ‘Twerkulator’ Video

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It’s been a few months since City Girls served up their hit “Twerkulator,” their unofficiall entry for this year’s song of the summer. Fans have been absolutely loving the track — it instantly went viral on TikTok and City Girls brought the song to the 2021 BET Awards stage for an eye-catching performance. Now following up on the release, City Girls tapped Missy Elliot to direct a vibrant video for the single.

The visual opens with Elliott’s voice booming through megaphones. “This is not a test. Everyone, please take shelter immediately,” she says. “The Twerkulators have already invaded Twerk City and you don’t have much time. They’ve already landed and they’re taking over. Run for cover, motherf*ckers.” City Girls’ JT and Yung Miami then show up to reclaim their spot on the block alongside a number of twerking backup dancers.

“Twerkulator” marks City Girls’ only solo track of 2021, though they did appear on a remix of BRS Kash’s “Throat Baby” earlier this year. Other than that, City Girls have been remaining in the public eye with their recent relationships. Yung Miami was recently seen holding hands with Diddy while JT has been going steady with Lil Uzi Vert. In fact, JT revealed the rapper gifted her $30,000 on their first-ever date.

Watch the “Twerkulator” video above.

Some of the artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Vince Staples Delivers An ‘Explosive’ LA Leakers Freestyle

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With Vince Staples’ long-awaited self-titled album dropping this Friday, he’s doing the usual media tour, stopping by the hometown radio station, Power 106, to deliver an in-depth freestyle on the LA Leakers show over a classic West Coast instrumental. Taking on the beat from Dr. Dre’s 1999 2001 standout, “Xxplosive,” the Long Beach native gets especially busy with a wordplay-riddled verse that names names, makes big claims, and casts a skeptical glare at the rap game.

Let’s talk about those claims though. Among them, Vince insists:

– He’s done more for the Black community “than them Obamas did.”
– He has tagged the walls in his neighborhood every week.
– He fell off the grid in order to attend fútbol games in Spain.
– He lived out his favorite songs, which include 50 Cent’s “Many Men.”
– He will kill you if you say his name in his song. No rap.

Also, he shouts out Carmelitos, a place very near and dear to my heart. I’ll go ahead and say it: This is the best LA Leakers freestyle in a while.

In addition to absolutely disintegrating the Power 106 microphone, Vince has released two singles for the album, “Law Of Averages” and “Are You With That?,” written a comic book, Limbo Beach, and reminded fans he’s been real since Summertime 06.

Watch Vince Staples’ “explosive” LA Leakers freestyle above.

Vince Staples drops 7/9 on Blacksmith/Motown. Pre-save it here.

Sharon Stone Was Seen Out With Masked Rapper RMR And Now People Think They’re Dating

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Sharon Stone sure seems to have a thing for masked rappers. Last year, the Oscar-winning actress wore a prop mask from the film Gladiator while lounging around her pool — the same prop used by late, great rapper MF DOOM to hide his identity and cause mischief in media appearances during his career — prompting fans to wonder whether she is a secret DOOM fan.

Now, she’s made a few public appearances with another masked rapper (who has drawn DOOM comparisons of his own), generating a new set of, well, rumors. Stone and “Rascal” rapper RMR were reportedly seen at dates all around LA by Page Six, with the Basic Instinct actress donning one of RMR’s signature ski masks at hotspots like Delilah and The Highlight Room.

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Page Six posits that the two have been dating for “the last few months,” citing some of their interactions on social media as well as an unnamed source who said, “They’re enjoying each other’s company right now and hanging out. They’re having a great time together.” While that may seem an odd conclusion to jump to, considering Stone previously vented about being booted from dating app Bumble because no one believed it was really her, I can see why they could make that romantic reach.

Meanwhile, the news has sent some fans on Twitter into a speculation tizzy, as the seemingly odd couple draws a fair share of attention for the pairing. While some fans are just flabbergasted, others see a possible marketing ploy at play. Whatever the explanation, both celebrities seem game and they’ve generated enough rumors for the rapper to live up to his name. Check out some responses below.

Cardi B Reveals How She Was Able To Expertly Hide Her Baby Bump For So Long

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Cardi B announced she is pregnant with her second child in a big way. The rapper waited to share the news until her performance with Migos at the 2021 BET Awards last month. She walked on stage to deliver her “Type Sh*t” verse in a bedazzled jumpsuit that showed off her sizeable baby bump. Ever since making the announcement, Cardi has been no stranger to sharing pregnancy updates. But she also revealed a trick that allowed her to expertly hide her baby bump for months.

Cardi B recently took to social media to share her secret to slimming her waist, showing that it’s all about angles. In a TikTok overlaid with the “How would they know?” audio, Cardi flexes in a skin-tight jumpsuit. From head-on, Cardi’s baby bump is completely hidden. But once she turns to the side, it’s clear that the rapper is several months pregnant.

Now that Cardi has gone public with her baby bump, she’s able to share a handful of gorgeous pregnancy photos. The most recent set features a loving embrace by Offset and an adorable portrait with her daughter Kulture. “I just know these two will love each other soo much and argue soo much since they’re 3 years apart…just like me and Henny,” she said about her daughter’s relationship with her second child. “But one thing for sure is they’ll have each other’s back like no one else ever will.”

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Cardi B Reveals How She Was Able To Expertly Hide Her Baby Bump For So Long

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Cardi B announced she is pregnant with her second child in a big way. The rapper waited to share the news until her performance with Migos at the 2021 BET Awards last month. She walked on stage to deliver her “Type Sh*t” verse in a bedazzled jumpsuit that showed off her sizeable baby bump. Ever since making the announcement, Cardi has been no stranger to sharing pregnancy updates. But she also revealed a trick that allowed her to expertly hide her baby bump for months.

Cardi B recently took to social media to share her secret to slimming her waist, showing that it’s all about angles. In a TikTok overlaid with the “How would they know?” audio, Cardi flexes in a skin-tight jumpsuit. From head-on, Cardi’s baby bump is completely hidden. But once she turns to the side, it’s clear that the rapper is several months pregnant.

Now that Cardi has gone public with her baby bump, she’s able to share a handful of gorgeous pregnancy photos. The most recent set features a loving embrace by Offset and an adorable portrait with her daughter Kulture. “I just know these two will love each other soo much and argue soo much since they’re 3 years apart…just like me and Henny,” she said about her daughter’s relationship with her second child. “But one thing for sure is they’ll have each other’s back like no one else ever will.”

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Isaiah Rashad Announces The Release Date For ‘The House Is Burning’

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Isaiah Rashad has been teasing his upcoming album The House Is Burning for some time and today, he revealed just when the long-awaited comeback project will arrive. In a bit of good news for fans of the Top Dawg Entertainment-associated artist, the album will be dropping at the end of the month, on July 30. He also provided the cover art, which resembles a crayon drawing of a house that is quite literally on fire, even though the environment around it seems sunny and pleasant. I don’t know, seems mighty metaphorical to me.

In anticipation of the album’s release, Rashad has released a steady trickle of new videos illustrating the album’s direction and themes of depression, anxiety, self-destructive cycles, and occasional cathartic release. His first release of the cycle was the Duke Deuce-featuring “Lay Wit Ya,” which was followed by the Chattanooga rapper sharing a few songs that didn’t make the album, then by his ruminative “Headshots,” whose video drew from his real-life experience in rehab.

That rehab was one of the factors in the album’s delay, as Zay revealed his drinking problem got so bad he wrecked his boss Top Dawg’s car. He also had to recover from a bout of COVID-19, but thanks to his label’s unwavering support, he was able to get back on track and complete the album.

The House Is Burning is due 7/30 via TDE and Warner Records. Get it here.