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Rappers Who Are The Biggest Gamers: Soulja Boy, T-Pain & More

May 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Being a hip hop artist and gamer is more common than people realize. Biggie’s iconic “Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis / When I was dead broke, man, I couldn’t picture this” bars often come to mind when one thinks of the connection. N.E.R.D’s iconic cover art for In Search Of… features member Shay Haley playing a PlayStation. Other rappers have referenced games and characters throughout the years. These days, many rappers spend their downtime playing video games. Many stream themselves playing for fun because it serves as another income stream. Gaming has become quite a successful business, with eSports leagues generating and paying out hundreds of thousands of dollars—and sometimes even more. We’ve compiled a list of seven rappers who have been quite open about their love of gaming.

T – Pain

T-Pain is a hip hop gamer who might be able to say he was one of the “first” in that lane, too. The auto-tune legend has been streaming himself playing video games since 2016. Nowadays, he does it through his brand Nappy Boy Gaming. He already had a positive attitude, and that continued during his streams. T-Pain has played several Call of Duty games on his streams over the years, leading to a big opportunity for him. He was a co-host for the world premiere of Call of Duty: Vanguard in 2021. Supporters may remember the…unique moments he shared on the mic during that event. Still, his hosting was a testament that sticking with something can lead to significant opportunities to do something with it.

Tee Grizzley

Tee Grizzley is a hip hop gamer that has made quite a profit doing something that was once called a “waste of time.” Grizzly streams Grand Theft Auto 5 on Twitch, and his brand is Grizzly Gang Gaming. He plays on a private server, and players pay to join it. He plays a variation of the game called “roleplay” (RP), where various customizations are added to make it even more stylized and fun.

Tee has stated he made $200,000 a month through his streaming. “I stream it on Twitch. I get paid from Twitch. I take the Twitch videos I already streamed, and I put those videos on Youtube. I get paid from YouTube. And I get paid from the server. Then, you have sponsorships, ads, and all this s**t I get paid from too.” he shared on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast.

Xavier Wulf

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Xavier Wulf is a hip hop gamer with one of the most interactive gaming sessions. Due to being an underground artist, he doesn’t have thousands of people watching his streams. However, since recently appearing in a song with Juicy J, his listeners and viewers may increase. Xavier celebrated the release of his most recent project, Blood Shore Season 3, by playing Fall Guys with fans and then having a listening party for the project. He did so through his Discord server and talked to his supporters through an audio channel as they played together. While his music is often quite aggressive, Xavier’s natural demeanor and voice are quite calm. Xavier is very into cars and naturally has played Need For Speed: Unbound on Twitch. However, his music nor his likeness has appeared in the game…yet.

Soulja Boy

We’d be remiss if we didn’t include Soulja Boy’s hip hop gamer accolades in this list. Soulja’s foray into the gaming world dates back years ago. Listeners may recall when he made his Xbox gamertag public. In the same infamous YouTube video, he tossed well over 50 copies of games he had on the floor and said he bought a white PlayStation 3 because it “matched the room.”

Soulja has elevated quite a bit since then and has had a podcast about gaming as well as “made” several gaming consoles. However…these consoles are just cheaply made Chinese emulators with his branding on them. Customers expressed frustration after not receiving orders for one of their handheld consoles after waiting over a year. Also, his ban on Twitch, which lasted over a year ended in April 2023, so supporters will likely catch him on there again soon.

Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion is a hip hop gamer but more in the “if you know, you know” lane. Her love for anime is well-documented in her lyrics, photoshoots, and merchandise deals. Anime lovers and gamers often overlap. However, at this point, she does not regularly stream herself playing video games. But she has done it once, and it was quite a big deal when she did. As a part of the promotion for Mortal Kombat 11, Meg did a cosplay of the game’s character Mileena and played the game on Twitch. Hosted by Fiona Nova, the gaming stream doubled as an interview (of sorts) for Megan, too. Infinitii, a notable Mortal Kombat Streamer, joined the fun and played against Megan. Fans will have to keep an eye out to see if Megan does anything for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 12.

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg being a hip hop gamer is not even surprising. Uncle Snoop has a catalog of business deals, has appeared anywhere and everywhere, and still records music. It’s only right he spends his downtime – still making money – on the sticks. He was once a part of FaZe Clan, an eSports and lifestyle brand, but parted ways with them in April 2023.

Snoop has streamed various games but is most known for rage-quitting games. This is when something happens in a game so frustrating that the player gets mad and stops playing altogether. However, Snoop has gone beyond playing video games…he’s literally in them. Snoop Dogg is an Operator in Call of Duty: Vanguard and Call of Duty: Warzone. His character’s face and outfit mirror him quite accurately, and his unmistakable voice comes from his character too.

Logic

Logic is one of the most locked-in hip hop gamers. Upon announcing his (now voided) retirement, he shared that he had signed a seven-figure deal with Twitch’s streaming platform in 2020. But, before this, Logic was very open about his love of gaming. On his YouTube channel, he regularly shared tours of his gaming room, including memorabilia for various games, movies, and shows. He also streamed periodically on YouTube and played multiple games there, too. One of his favorites was The Last of Us; he voiced a character in The Last of Us Part II. As of 2023, he plays video games like Fortnite with fans and streams them on Twitch. Segments of these streams are regularly uploaded to his YouTube for anyone who can’t watch it live.

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Soulja Boy Takes On Lil Durk & NBA YoungBoy; Claims He’ll Outsell Them With Upcoming Album

May 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Soulja Boy, the renowned rapper and internet personality, recently made headlines as he weighed in on the ongoing beef between Lil Durk and NBA YoungBoy. In a recent Instagram, the “Crank That” rapper shared his thoughts on both rappers and even took the opportunity to promote his upcoming project. Updated By: Chris Samuel (5/10/23 at […]

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Soulja Boy Slams Lil Durk and NBA YoungBoy for Releasing Album on Same Day as Him, Says He’ll Outsell Both

May 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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Soulja Boy Disses Lil Durk And NBA YoungBoy

May 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Soulja Boy is upset with NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk. It appears he is angry that they announced that they would be releasing new projects on the same day as his latest release. On May 9, Soulja Boy went on an angry rant during an Instagram Live session, targeting YoungBoy and Durk. The rapper is unhappy with the news that the two artists will be releasing their projects on May 12, which is the same day as his release, Soulja Season.

In his rant, Soulja Boy makes a lot of bold claims for an artist who many would rather receive food stamps than get dinner with. One of the boldest is that he thinks he will outsell both Lil Durk and NBA Youngboy. “I’m finna outsell Lil Durk and YoungBoy at the same time,” he said. “This my date.” That comment aside, Soulja Boy also had a lot to say about the beef between Durk and YoungBoy. “Y’all ain’t gon’ do sh*t… woulda been scrapped… woulda been fought. Cut it out,” the rapper says in the video. “P*ssy-a*s n*gga, you seen me announce my muthaf*ckin’ album and the next day you announced your album. So, guess what? You lame, n*gga.”

Soulja Boy’s Violent Extracurricular Activities

Soulja is no stranger to frequent displays of bravado, as evidenced in the above video. However, that behavior just cost him quite a bit of money. The rapper was recently ordered to pay $235,000 to his ex-girlfriend, Kayla Meyers. This was a result of a lawsuit filed against him following an incident in 2019 where she accused him of assault and kidnapping. A Los Angeles jury made a decision on Meyers’ civil case a few weeks ago, as reported by Radar Online. According to court records, the jury granted Meyers $1,800 for “mental health expenses” and an additional $234,100 for “physical and mental pain and suffering,” totaling $235,900. The jury also determined that Soulja acted with “malice, oppression or fraud.”

During her testimony last week, Meyers presented pictures of her purported injuries, including three broken ribs. In addition to the text messages, she exhibited DMs that she claimed were sent to her by the rapper. While Soulja Boy was not charged with a crime for the alleged assault, law enforcement officers discovered weapons at his residence, which breached the conditions of his probation. The rapper contends that a third party caused Myers’ injuries and has denied any culpability.

Best & Worst Face Tattoos On Rappers: 21 Savage, Gucci Mane & More

May 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The world of hip-hop brings the power of body art to life. Iconic tattoos such as Tupac’s “Thug Life” alongside 21 Savage’s knife and Gucci Mane’s ice cream cone all pique interest in the genre’s sheer love of ink. Some tattoo choices may go down in history as breathtaking pieces. Other selections have been far less celebrated, leaving some musicians with regrets. From Iggy Azalea to Tyga memorializing old flames, Drake shouting out Billboard accomplishments, and even Chris Brown getting his favorite sneaker tatted on his face. Every individual piece has its unique backstory. Diving into these stories reveals a variety of poor decisions alongside tasteful artistry. Here are the best and worst face tattoos on rappers.

10. Chris Brown’s “Air Jordan 3” Face Tattoo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 26: Chris Brown attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Chris Brown is so fond of Nike’s Air Jordan 3 that he had it tattooed on his face. Ganga, the artist, revealed a photo of the finished project on Instagram, showcasing the creation. According to Complex, their inspiration for the one-of-a-kind piece came from observing Ganga’s other shoe designs. When asked what influenced him, he replied: “He [Brown] loved it and showed me the Jordan shoe he wanted—the Air Jordan 3, which is his favorite!”

9. The Game’s “Star” Tattoo

LOS ANGELES CA – OCTOBER 19: Rapper The Game attends Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers pre-season basketball game at Staples Center October 19, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork S. Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Game’s experience with his facial tattoo should serve as a warning to everyone considering getting inked. Having initially gotten a butterfly tattoo from an artist in New York that “didn’t do it right,” the piece had to be transformed. It became a cover-up for the L.A. Dodgers. Heeding his advice: “Know what you’re gonna get and know what it’s gonna do for you,” would have saved him from what he described to VladTV as “a moth” on his face.

8. Gucci Mane’s “Ice Cream Cone” Tattoo

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 14: Gucci Mane attends Keyshia Kaoir’s Birthday Celebration at Gold Room on January 14, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Gucci Mane stunned the world with a massive tattoo on his face in 2011. It was an ice cream cone with the letters ‘Brrr’ with lightning strikes. His bold decision took the public back, prompting them to ask what could have caused it. Despite the criticism he received for it, Gucci Mane also created a new benchmark. It shifted how audacious a rapper’s tattoo can be while maintaining mass appeal.

7. Lil Wayne’s “Baked” Tattoo

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 30: Lil Wayne performs onstage during the EA Sports Bowl at Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for EA Sports Bowl at Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest )

Lil Wayne has been covering himself in tattoos for years. To honor skateboard company Baker, the rapper-turned-skateboarder adorned his forehead with the word “baked.” The stars, lightning bolt, and teardrops that already decorated this area of his noggin left only one vacant spot. It was above his right eye for the new ink. In an interview with Hot 107.9, Wayne also mentioned hip hop taking the backseat to skating as he became uninterested in rapping. Perhaps the tattoo is another way of demonstrating how serious he is about being a skateboarder.

6. Rick Ross’ “Rich Forever” Tattoo

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 29: Rick Ross performs onstage during “Joy To Polls” Pop-Up concert on December 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Rick Ross knows how to make an impression. He enhanced his already impressive array of facial tattoos with the “Rich Forever” tat. Cunningly placed beneath his lips, nestled amongst his meticulously groomed beard, the tattoo’s placement offers him the choice to either show off the ink or let nature take its course–letting the hair grow over it. Seeing those words etched on his face is a permanent reminder of his steely determination.

5. Tekashi69 “69” Tattoos

PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 01: Tekashi 6ix9ine attends Made In America – Day 2 on September 1, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage)

Thanks to Showtime’s documentary, Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine, fans better understood why the young rapper chose “69” for his tattoos. As GQ explains, the six in Daniel and nine in Hernandez symbolize his soft-spoken side and street cred-boosting activities. With these dual personas, Danny Hernandez and 6ix9ine meld together. While the story might be an interpretation of the ink, it’s hard to talk about face tattoos on rappers without mentioning him—a reality he crafted himself.

4. Trippie Redd’s Number “14” Tattoo

CHICAGO, IL – JULY 31: Trippie Redd performs on day three of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on July 31, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Trippie got his first tattoo at sixteen: a “14” between his eyebrows. Growing up on 14th Street and having formed the group “1400,” this number was significant to him – there was more than just coincidence in its being bestowed to him. His grandmother even told stories of angels guiding humanity’s path, which she called the “14.” To Trippie, this signified spiritual protection.

3. Soulja Boy’s “Gucci Logo ” Tattoo

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 12: Soulja Boy attends the Epic Games Hosts Fortnite Party Royale on June 12, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

At sixteen, Soulja was captivated by the art of tattooing and immediately became hooked. Consequently, His first piece was for his record label, SOD Money Gang Emblem. Renowned American tattooist Mr. Cartoon artfully inked Gucci’s logo on his forehead, making it the most prominent of his distinctive tattoos. Some of Cartoon’s prolific clientele include 50 Cent, Dr Dre, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg. Following suit, Soulja Boy sported a plethora of facial tattoos- becoming a trademark symbol for him. Nevertheless, he has recently elected to remove all his tattoos through laser treatment to boost the possibility of landing television and movie roles.

2. 21 Savage “Dagger ” Tattoo

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 11: Rapper 21 Savage performs onstage at 2023 Gronk Beach at Talking Stick Resort on February 11, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

21 Savage has a dagger tattoo as an homage to his late brother, Tay Man. Before he died, Tay Man had the same body art to represent the crew he had grown up with. To honor him further, 21 Savage chose this ink. Additionally, a few small symbols are located on 21 Savage’s forehead. If face tattoos on rappers would become a trend, 21 Savage would still prefer to keep these facial tattoos minimal.

1. Post Malone’s Face Tattoos

COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 14: Post Malone enjoys Casamigos at TAO Desert Nights presented by Jeeter at Zenyara on April 14, 2023 in Coachella, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Casamigos )

Post Malone’s tattoos carry a sadder connotation. In an interview with GQ in March 2020, he revealed that they are partly a defense mechanism, saying, “It comes from insecurity; I don’t like how I look, so I add something cool to make myself feel better.” To honor his daughter, his forehead bears the large cursive initials of her name–DDP–reminding him of her while he is away.

Malone allowed his devotees an intimate look at the tattooing process when he had a buzzing saw added to his face in 2020. He posted a video on Instagram Stories, and photographer Adam DeGross also documented the session on his own Instagram. The singer acquired the body art while touring Kansas City.

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Soulja Boy Was Ordered To Pay His Ex-Girlfriend $235,900 In Their Assault And Kidnapping Case

April 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A woman’s 2019 assault and kidnapping lawsuit against Soulja Boy has come to its conclusion, and the rapper must pay his ex-girlfriend over $200,000, according to Rolling Stone.

The woman, Kayla Myers, said in 2019 that Soulja Boy and his assistant had assaulted her after she was kicked out of a party at his house. After arguing with the assistant, she said Soulja Boy broke up their scuffle but then punched and kicked her, pistol-whipped her, then tied her to a chair in his garage for six hours with either an extension cord or duct tape according to conflicting reports. Myers was said to have suffered three broken ribs and a concussion.

Soulja Boy, of course, denied the accusations, saying that he never even saw Myers on the night in question and that all the damage could be attributed to his manager, the woman Myers fought with. He also accused her of making up the kidnapping angle. Police were unable to find evidence of any criminal actions, but they did arrest him on weapons possession charges; he served three months in prison.

According to Rolling Stone, the $235,900 award was broken up as such: $1,800 for “mental health expenses,” and $234,100 for “physical and mental pain and suffering.”

Soulja Boy Ordered To Pay Over $200K In 2019 Assault Case

April 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Soulja Boy has been ordered by a jury to pay his ex-girlfriend over $200K in an assault case that occurred in February 2019. The ruling came after he was found guilty of the charges. Guilty As Charged Rapper and mogul, Soulja Boy, real name DeAndre Way, was ordered to pay an ex-girlfriend, Kayla Myers, in […]

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Soulja Boy Ordered to Pay Ex-Girlfriend $235,900 In Assault and Kidnapping Case

April 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Soulja Boy Ordered To Pay $235k In Assault Case

April 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Soulja Boy is going to have to pay a pretty penny to his ex-girlfriend for a party gone awry. The rapper has reportedly been instructed to pay $235,000 to his ex-girlfriend, Kayla Meyers. This was a result of a lawsuit filed against him following an incident in 2019 where she accused him of assault and kidnapping. A Los Angeles jury made a decision on Meyers’ civil case on Friday, as reported by Radar Online. According to court records, the jury granted Meyers $1,800 for “mental health expenses” and an additional $234,100 for “physical and mental pain and suffering,” totaling $235,900. The jury also determined that Soulja acted with “malice, oppression or fraud.”

Soulja Boy’s Party From Hell

Soulja Boy attends the 2019 BET Social Awards at Tyler Perry Studio.
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Soulja Boy sure knows how to ruin a good night. In February 2019, a party was reportedly held at the location where an incident occurred. The events of that night led to a lawsuit being filed against the rapper and his assistant for sexual battery. The alleged assault and kidnapping happened at the his Malibu residence and lasted for about six hours. When the victim, Kayla Myers, tried to leave, there was a disagreement between her and one of Soulja’s assistants. According to the suit, Myers claims she was knocked to the ground and kicked in the stomach.

In addition to the physical abuse, Myers alleges that Soulja Boy pointed a “large” firearm at her head and threatened to kill her. The rapper then purportedly instructed another assistant to tie her up with duct tape and have her shower to clean up the wounds she sustained. Myers states that Anderson offered to release her if she performed oral sex on him, which she did. Then, at 8 AM, the victim was allowed to leave. At the time, Soulja Boy reportedly said, “Now get this b*tch outta here before I knock her down the stairs.” What do you think of the jury’s decision? Let us know in the comments.

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