D12 Spit Bars On Crazy “Freestyle” From “Devil’s Night” Re-Release

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Today marks the release of the Devil’s Night (Expanded Edition), an updated version of D12’s 2001 cult-classic debut. In addition to a few acapella tracks, instrumentals, and deep cuts, the project also includes a “Freestyle” that many fans will likely recognize. Previously titled “Whether Or Not,” the bar-heavy track from Kon Artis, Bizarre, Eminem, Big Proof, Swifty, and Kuniva has received a new instrumental makeover in its streaming debut.

A nostalgic glimpse at a bygone era, the track finds all six Detroit emcees in pure cypher mode, with Eminem’s verse serving as a reminder of why his reputation stands to this day. “You think just because I got caught by these cops once, I’m not gonna carry shotguns to blow your wigs back like hamburgers without any top buns?” he spits. “So many damn murders I can’t even count one.” Following Em is the late Proof, and while he doesn’t quite offer as lengthy a verse as Slim, his presence is always a welcome addition. 

Be sure to check out “Freestyle” now, previously known as “Whether Or Not.” If you’re feeling nostalgic for more D12, revisit the Devil’s Night (Expanded Edition) right here. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

I’m a wildebeest, and I’ve concealed a piece even after I was busted by Warren Police
You think just because I got caught by these cops once
I’m not gonna carry shotguns to blow your wigs back like hamburgers without any top buns
So many damn murders I can’t even count one
Two black guns, I don’t know maybe they’re Magnums
I don’t know what the fuck they’re called, I just grab them

Drake & Michael B. Jordan Show Out At Bronny James Jr. Game

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Just last weekend, Drake, JR Smith, Jared Dudley, and LeBron James were all seen at Bronny James Jr.’s high school basketball game for Sierra Canyon. Bronny’s team ended up losing their game although it certainly wasn’t the end of their season. Over the last week, they have been participating in their regional playoffs and on Thursday night, they got to play in the semi-finals where they would have a chance at going to yet another Finals game.

While the team ended up losing yet again, they found themselves with some famous people in attendance. Once again, Drake was at the match and he was accompanied by none other than Michael B. Jordan. The two were courtside and if you remember, they were also at a Lakers game just a few weeks ago, when LeBron took on the Golden State Warriors in the play-in round.

Unfortunately, it seems as though Drake is a bit of a bad luck charm for Sierra Canyon as they always seem to lose when he’s in attendance. He brings a ton of energy to the crowd, although it hasn’t exactly translated into any big wins.

Either way, Jordan and Drake seemingly had a great time at the game, and we’re sure the Sierra Canyon players were appreciative of the strong showing of support.

Drake & Michael B. Jordan

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Rappers Going Platinum in a Pandemic

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XXXTentacion & Jimmy Wopo Passed Away Three Years Ago Today

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Over the last few years, the Hip-Hop community has lost entirely too many of its promising young stars. Fans have suffered back-to-back-to-back losses of incredible young artists such as Juice WRLD, Pop Smoke, King Von, Lil Loaded and countless others. We’ve lost nearly an entire generation of rising stars to drugs and violence, but today, all attention is on the late Jaseh “XXXTentacion” Onfroy and Jimmy Wopo, who were both tragically killed on June 18, 2018.

Fans leave items at a makeshift memorial outside the XXXTentacion Funeral & Fan Memorial at BB&T Center on June 27, 2018 in Sunrise, Florida
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Three years ago today, the hearts of young Hip-Hop enthusiasts fell out of their chest when disturbing news about XXXTentacion quickly spread throughout the internet. Reports initially revealed that the Members Only artist had been shot outside of a Riva Motorsports in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and a traumatizing viral video of a lifeless XXX confirmed that the shooting had been fatal. That same day became even more difficult to stomach because Pittsburgh rapper Jimmy Wopo was also killed at the age of 21.

Having passed away at 20 years old, XXXTentacion was just coming into his own with the critical acclaim and commercial success of his second studio album ?, and although his life was tragically cut short, the young Florida artist was somewhat of a vanguard for his generation. Jimmy Wopo was also making strides in his career as one of Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang artists, but sadly his story ended prematurely as well. 

Check out some Twitter reactions to the three-year anniversary of XXXTentacion and Jimmy Wopo’s deaths below.

Rest in peace, XXXTentacion, and rest in peace, Jimmy Wopo.

Dro Kenji Releases New Project “F*ck Your Feelings”

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Dro Kenji is a relative newcomer to the game but the South Carolina native has been making tons of noise around Los Angeles, becoming someone to watch in recent months. With a few big songs to his name, including “SUPERSTAR,” “Save Me,” and “Kill Cupid,” Kenji is the latest artist to have exploded from out of the Internet Money framework, poised to become one of the stars of tomorrow.

With music that will remind you of Trippie Redd, Juice WRLD, and Lil Tecca, the melodically-inclined rapper has officially released his latest project F*ck Your Feelings. Clearly, Kenji is on the path to greatness and he doesn’t care if he offends anyone along the way. The project is filled with standout production from Nick Mira, Taz Taylor, Cxdy, and more of IM’s producers. If you’ve only got time to check out a few songs, go for “TRANCE” and “SUPERSTAR.”

Listen to Dro Kenji’s new project below and let us know if you’re feeling him.

Tracklist:

1. IM RICH NOW BITCH!
2. TONGUE TIED
3. SUPERSTAR
4. LOVE YOU MOST
5. DANGEROUS
6. YOUR FAULT
7. TRANCE
8. HADES
9. VROOM
10. LAMBO TRUCK
11. EXPENSIVE
12. PORN BITCH
13. FORGETFUL THINGS
14. INSANE

GoldLink Explores New Sounds On “HARAM!”

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GoldLink has always been unafraid to experiment with different sounds, and today he’s carried on the tradition with the release of his new album HARAM! Bringing a varied number of collaborators into the mix — Rich The Kid, NLE Choppa, Santigold, Flo Milli, Pressa, and more — Goldlink’s latest finds him exploring the lessons and experiences he picked up while living in London and Amsterdam.

Off the bat, it’s clear that GoldLink’s Haram is cut from a different cloth. Kicking off with a blistering and distorted duet with NLE Choppa, the project makes a continuous impression through creative production and impressive flows from GoldLink. Single “White Walls” finds him firing off staccato rhymes over a whispy instrumental, while “Terrordome” conjures the bittersweet emotional melancholy of an eighties coming-of-age anthem. 

Though the project certainly begins on an explosive note, GoldLink has no problem slowing down and pulling back, trading in the synthesizers for acoustic guitars on the intimate Flo Milli collab “Raindrops.” The UK is represented a few songs down the line, with Fire! sliding through to trade bars on the aptly-titled “Culture Clash,” as well as the Santigold-assisted “Wild And Lethal Trash!” Though it’s not exactly the most cohesive listening experience on the sonic level, GoldLink’s daring vision remains a highly rewarding experience — if a little challenging. Check it out for yourself and share your thoughts in the comments below.

Saweetie Announces “Pretty Bitch Music” Album Release Date

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Saweetie has catapulted her brand to become of the leading women in hip-hop. She’s managed to pick up a few hits across her career, including “My Type,” “Tap In,” and most recently, “Best Friend” with Doja Cat. She’s been promoting her latest single, “Fast (Motion),” which has nearly seven million streams on Spotify. As we approach the finish line for her official debut studio album, which she’s been teasing for the last few months, Saweetie has announced that she’s finally coming with new music next week, making the low-key reveal during her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The rapper performed her new single “Fast (Motion)” from the rooftop with her dancers, putting on a show as she showed off her improved choreography. Saweetie admitted a few months ago that she was attending an artist boot camp, learning to improve her craft so she can achieve her goal of making $900 million. She’ll add a few M’s to her bank account next week because, as revealed by Jimmy Kimmel, the star rapper will be releasing her debut album Pretty Bitch Music on Friday.

What do you expect from Saweetie’s debut? She’s been one of the shining stars among women in rap– do you think she’ll prove why she’s earned her spot next week? Watch her performance below.

Nick Cannon Clowned For Naming Twins “Zillion Heir” & “Zion Mixolydian”

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Nick Cannon welcomed a new set of twins into his life with Abby De La Rosa, introducing his baby boys to the world this week. Fans were excited to find out the names of his newborns, but when De La Rosa revealed their names in an Instagram post, critics exploded into laughter. Zion Mixolydian… and … ZILLION HEIR??? 

That’s right, Nick Cannon really named his children Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir. If you’re thinking to yourself, damn, these are the most ridiculous names I’ve ever heard in my life… just know you’re not alone. A loud reaction was sparked on social media with people making jokes about Zion’s music-geared name and Zillion’s money-inspired government title. 

“ZILLION HEIR? Nick cannon needs jail,” laughed one person on Twitter. “Nick Cannon named his twin boys Zillion Heir and Zion Mixolydian. I said that shit out loud and my furniture started floating,” said another.

Understandably, everyone is shaken up over Nick Cannon’s kids’ names and no one is quite sure how to react. Nick has a history of making headlines for giving his kids the most extra names possible. He previously named his daughter Power Queen Cannon. His twins with Mariah Carey are named Morrocan and Monroe. 

Check out some of the most popular reactions to Zillion Heir and Zion Mixolydian’s names below.

Kim Kardashian Attributes Her Kanye West Divorce To Multiple Factors

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After months of rumors, Kim Kardashian has been openly discussing the dissolution of her marriage to Kanye West lately. She talked about it during the recent series finale of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and the spoke about it more on last night’s Keeping Up reunion special.

Andy Cohen hosted the program, and he asked Kardashian why the marriage didn’t work. She responded, “I honestly don’t think I would even say it here on TV, but it was not one specific thing that happened on either part. I think it was just a general difference of opinions on a few things that led to this decision.”

The host then asked about the status of their relationship now and Kardashian answered, “We have an amazing co-parenting relationship and I respect him so much and I think we’ll have… you know, that was my friend first. First and foremost, for a long time.”

In the Keeping Up finale, Kardashian also spoke about a general disconnect between her and West, saying, “I want someone where we have the same shows in common. I want someone that wants to work out with me. Like, every single day, Khloé [Kardashian] and Tristan [Thompson] and I would workout at 6 a.m., the three of us, and I was third-wheeling it for a good eight months in quarantine, and I was so envious of that. I was like, ‘Wow, it’s, like, the little things I don’t have.’ I have all the big things. I have the extravagant everything you can possibly imagine and no one will ever do it like that — I know that, and I’m grateful for those experiences — but I think I’m ready for the smaller experiences that I think will mean a lot.”