Lil Nas X Drops Daytime Talk Show “The Montero Show” To Go Along With Album Release

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If Lil Nas X has taught us anything in the last year, it’s that at the young age of 22, he has already mastered the concept of the album rollout.

From dropping the lead single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” and sexually-Satan-themed visuals to go with it or grabbing rising star Jack Harlow to assist with the second single “Industry Baby” and appear in that record’s all-pink-prison video, to more *abstract* ideas, like an entire pregnancy saga leading up to the birth of Baby Montero and the release of Montero itself, Lil Nas X has shown that he knows how to grab attention and keep that attention over a sustained period of time. 

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Last night, to accompany Montero‘s release, Lil Nas also debuted The Montero Show on YouTube. 

The Montero Show, designed to look and feel like a mid-2000s midday talk show, was hosted by Lil Nas X playing the Oprah-like figure Montero, and was graced with a guest appearance from a very-pregnant “Old Town Road boy” who quickly corrects the host that he is Lil Nas X. 

The show begins with Montero asking Lil Nas X about working with Billy Ray Cyrus to which the rapper answered that it’s been three years since “Old Town Road” and that there have to be new questions to ask. Continuing on to inform Montero that he had a crazy year, capped off by the fact that he is “literally f**king pregnant.” 

Montero and Lil Nas X continue on with Lil Nas ducking “Old Town Road” questions and the pair going through all of the music videos incorporated with the new album. Just as Lil Nas begins to announce the premiere of a new video for “That’s What I Want” however, his water breaks and the rapper seamlessly transitions his day-time TV appearance into the birth of Baby Montero and the official Montero release.

To say Lil Nas X went all out for this album rollout would be an understatement. Between so many moving parts and their near-flawless integration with each other, it is clear to see the immense amount of planning and execution that went into rolling this project out to the masses. Featuring a handful of already-huge records, Montero was already set to do numbers but with the entire rollout and Lil Nas X impressive weekend at the VMAs and Met Gala, it seems that the entire internet had eyes out for this project and now it’s here. 

Go stream Montero and let us know what you think of the album and its rollout in the comments. 

Saweetie Links Up With Hidden Valley Ranch To Drop Crocs Collab

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Saweetie’s rise to fame and subsequent stay in the public eye has been an interesting one, to say the least. From her time spent with Quavo to her Santa Monica Pier busking video, there have been highs and there have been lows but one thing has remained the same: she knows how to secure the bag. 

Whether it be an appearance in a Call of Duty commercial, receiving her own McDonald’s meal a la Travis Scott or more recently, becoming a global ambassador for MAC Cosmetics, it is clear Saweetie understands the power and potential earnings that come with endorsement deals and just yesterday, the “Best Friend” rapper announced a probably-unexpected but very interesting collaboration between herself, Hidden Valley Ranch and Crocs. 

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Coming off the heels of collaborations with the likes of Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Bad Bunny and streetwear brand Carrots, Crocs is no stranger to the limelight and this most recent crossover is sure to keep them in it for at least a little while longer. The Icy Girl’s Crocs will feature a cream-colored rubber clog with the same green flecks seen in ranch dressing. Nine jibbitz, all shaped like foods including pizza, french fries, tacos and a few dippable veggies will be included in the collaboration as well. 

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The Saweetie x Hidden Valley x Crocs collaboration will be available for $69.99 on Crocs.com from September 16 to September 20 but, like with most footwear drops nowadays, will only be available to purchase online through a lottery system. 

Are you grabbing the ranch Crocs? Let us know in the comments. 

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ZillaKami Delivers Experimental New Album “Dog Boy”

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It’s not uncommon to see more hip-hop artists experimenting with different styles, and ZillaKami has never been afraid to take his music into heavy metal territory. Now, his new album Dog Boy has landed in full fifteen-track glory, and while his sound might not be for everyone, there are many who respect what he does — and damned if he doesn’t do it well. 

In an era where more and more rappers have taken to calling themselves “Rockstars,” Zilla actually goes above and beyond to implement live instrumentation into his music, which in turn imbues his songs with urgency and aggression. It also benefits from a pair of notable guest appearances from Denzel Curry and Lil Uzi Vert, who appear on “Bleach” and “BADASS” respectively. For the most part, however, DOG BOY is largely Zilla’s show, and he’s versatile enough to hold attention throughout.

Should you be one who enjoys a healthy dose of rock-infused rap, ZillaKami is easily one of the most accomplished in that department. If you’ve already listened to his latest drop, be sure to share your thoughts on DOG BOY in the comment section below. 

The Alchemist Says Earl Sweatshirt’s ‘Incredible’ Next Album Is Done And Will Be 21 Minutes Long

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Earl Sweatshirt hasn’t dropped a new album since 2018’s Some Rap Songs but that may soon change according to his frequent collaborator The Alchemist. The producer told Anthony Fantano’s The Needle Drop that an album he and Earl have been working on was recently completed and sounds “incredible.”

“He has an album that is done and it’s incredible,” Alc reveals. “I’m excited about that and I do have some work on that… It’s insane. I think everybody will be happy. He’s in his bag.” When asked whether he had any additional details about the project, he said, “I couldn’t even describe it… that would be a disservice to it.”

Fans have no shortage of collaborative work between the producer and the rapper to judge by. Going back to last year, the duo has worked together extensively on tracks including “Whole World” with Maxo, “Nobles” with Navy Blue, and even an entire secret album hidden on YouTube under a fake name.

Whether or not this new album is the one Vince Staples recently hinted at working on with the duo remains to be seen, although The Alchemist did say, as he does in the interview above, that he’s waiting on Earl.

Watch The Alchemist’s full interview with Anthony Fantano above.

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Lil Nas X Says Drake And Nicki Minaj Aren’t On ‘Montero’ For Good Reasons

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After a months-long gestation and a slew of mild controversies, Lil Nas X’s debut album Montero has finally arrived. The album turned out to be a star-studded affair, with appearances from major names like Doja Cat, Elton John, Megan Thee Stallion, and Miley Cyrus. However, one pair of prominent names were missing from the final tracklist, although according to Nas, it wasn’t from lack of effort on his part. During the triumphant young artist’s recent interview with New York’s The Breakfast Club, he revealed which stars were missing and explained their absences.

He explained that despite reaching out to both Drake and Nicki Minaj, he was unable to secure their features. “No reply from Nicki, Drake was still working on [Certified Lover Boy].” Nas accounted for Drake’s rejection by pointing out how busy he was on his own album. “Drake replied, ’cause you know Gee Roberson’s my manager,” he said. “Drake and Gee are cool. And he was still working on Certified Lover Boy and whatnot and he was 100 percent focused on that. This was like a few weeks ago and I understood completely, and he said he’s down to do something but [it was] just not the right time. He was trying to get his own sh*t together.”

When asked which song he wanted Drake on, Nas’ answer, “Dolla Sign Slime,” prompted some light roasting from Charlamagne, who wondered, “‘Slime’ is gang slang. Is Nas in a gang? Is Nas banging?” Ever the diplomat, Nas replied simply, “Next question,” with a shy grin. The hosts took a minute to educate him on the slang’s origins after he explained how it’s meaning has expanded for Gen Z — it’s a pretty funny moment.

Watch Lil Nas X’s interview with The Breakfast Club above.

Montero is out now via Columbia Records. Get it here.

Westside Gunn Reveals Feature List & Release Date For Hitler Wears Hermes VIII Side B

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Two weeks ago, Westside Gunn informed fans that he would be delaying Hitler Wears Hermes VIII Side B due to waiting for a guest appearance. Westside Gunn Reveals Feature List According to Westside Gunn’s Instagram account the three week postponement is worth the wait. While Gunn is keeping the tracklisting close to his heart, he […]

Nike Air Max 95 To Drop In Speed-Lacing Equipped Volt Colorway

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One of the best shoes of the 90s was the Nike Air Max 95 which has remained a go-to model for sneakerheads and casual consumers. You can never go wrong with the Air Max 95 and the Beaverton brand is well-aware of that fact. Throughout the last few years, we have seen some truly amazing models make their way to the market, and there have also been some variations on the typical Air Max 95 formula. An example of this is the Air Max 95 that comes with speed-lacing technology.

This particular model has become a favorite amongst those who like the utility aesthetic. Now, this speed-lacing-equipped 95 will receive a “Volt” colorway, which is found below. Most of the upper is covered in some dark grey tones, all while the midsole is a creamy beige. From there, the Nike swoosh and the laces are covered in that yellow “Volt” tone that gives the shoe its name. It’s a clean colorway that offers that subtle pop that is sure to impress.

The model will be dropping soon for $180 USD so look to your local sneaker retailer for more details. In the meantime, let us know what you think of this new colorway, in the comments section below.

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Lupe Fiasco Responds To Tyler, The Creator: “I’m Still Here”

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Tyler, The Creator had a few thoughts that he wanted to get out this week, using Twitter to project them to the world. One of them was about Lupe Fiasco, with Tyler suggesting that we didn’t “protect” the rapper enough. Over three thousand people seemingly agreed with Tyler’s sentiment, retweeting the post. Nearly fifty thousand people liked it. 

Shortly after sending out the tweet, Lupe Fiasco actually felt compelled to respond to the rapper, giving him an update of everything nice that’s been happening in his life and career. Of course, knowing he was talking to Tyler, there were some jokes thrown in, as well.


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“I’m still here fam lol,” said Lupe with a smiley face. “I’m happy. Family good. Life is awesome. Make my little money doing shows to Fund my lil side hustles. Joined the Illuminati. Pornography is better than it’s ever been. Chill case looking promising. Lawsuits settled. Booty muscles looking 25 again. Solid.”

It’s nice to hear that his lawsuits have been settled, he’s got money to fund his side hustles, and he’s sold his soul to join the Illuminati. Hopefully, we get some more new music from the iconic rapper, who has recently been dropping off freestyles for the world to enjoy.


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Check out Tyler’s tweet, and Lupe’s response, below.

Lance Skiiwalker Delivers New EP “Tales From the Telescope”

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Today, TDE’s Lace Skiiwalker has come through with a brand new EP Tales From The Telescope, a five-track project that showcases the producer’s artistic growth. The release marks his first since 2016, when he dropped off his debut album Introverted Intuition.

“Beginning as a producer, music has always and will always be a self-reflection and inward projection first,” writes Skiiwalker, speaking on his project in a revealing Instagram post. “These last few years I’ve invested more into myself than ever before: engineering, new equipment, software, and studying. All of that said, I’ve gained so much value in doing something new by expanding my network and had the absolute blessing to work with the incredibly talented people listed below, all who I consider family. It’s all a process and excited to share with you.”

And share he has, with Tales From The Telescope serving as an interesting glimpse into Skiiwalker’s creative headspace. While the journey may prove a little niche for some, those who can appreciate (largely) instrumental releases will likely find enjoyment in exploring Skiiwalker’s latest. Be sure to check it out, especially if you’ve been jonesing for a quick fix of Top Dawg Entertainment.

NeNe Leakes Debuts A New Look After Losing Husband, Says She’s Adjusting To “New Normal”

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Just yesterday, Real Housewives of Atlanta alumn NeNe Leakes took to Instagram to debut a new look that’s already got her followers talking. The 53-year-old revealed that she’s gone back to her signature blonde hair, but that’s not the only thing people noticed.

The smiling selfie is also topped with a filter that makes Leakes look almost unrecognizable. “NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Where is NeNe,” one comment asked.

 

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“Who is this in the picture? That’s not NeNe,” another chimed in. 

It appears that Leakes noticed those criticizing her latest upload, as she’s since limited the comment section, which is also flooded with words of love and support.

“Pushing thru,” the mother of two captioned her post, referring to the recent loss of her husband, Gregg Leakes.

Earlier this month, the family said an untimely good-bye to its patriarch after his battle with colon cancer, he was just 66. RIP.

After posting on her feed, Leakes took to her Instagram story to explain the transformation. “So I played in dark hair long enough. Now that I’m having to adjust to my new life, my new normal. I thought I’d go back to blonde.”

The reality star then went on to talk about how her support system has been keeping her strong through her loss.

“I have a whole group of people that’s coming to my house everyday doing different stuff with me. Trying to keep my mind off of… you know. Events that recently happened.”

She then reassured her fans, saying, “Love you guys. I’m OK and I’m pushing through.”

See Leakes’ brand new look for yourself below.