BONES Delivers The Reflective Project “InLovingMemory”

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Bone, née Elmo Kennedy O’Connor, is a Los Angeles-based artist. Often recognized for helping pioneer the hip-hop subgenre often referred to as “emo rap,” he’s developed a large underground fanbase. He was notably featured on ASAP Rocky’s “Canal St.” back in 2015, joining the Harlem emcee on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show to perform the song as well.

Known for his large music catalog, he released 10 albums between 2015 and 2017 alone. Boasting a cult-like following that faithfully tunes in to his new releases, he’s spoken out about in the past about numerous major labels showing interest in him. According to LA Weekly journalist Max Bell “interested labels wanted him to be their ‘white rapper,’ an artist along the lines of Mac Miller and Machine Gun Kelly. But O’Connor wasn’t interested in being remade.”

His latest project InLovingMemory marks his third release this year alone. He teased the new album to fans on social media in the weeks ahead of its arrival, first announcing the project on May 15th. The reflective project features 17 tracks all performed by Bones. 

Check out InLovingMemory and let us know what you think down in the comments. 

Tracklist 

1. InLovingMemory

2. AnyLastWords?

3. GoHardHuh

4. RainCloudsFollowMe

5. WhiteBoyRick

6. DemolitionFreestylePt3

7. P250

8. BrandNewExpectations

9. ChatLog

10. SawedOff

11. EverybodysFavoriteScumbag

12. Hitchhiker

13. IThinkIWillBeOk

14. Focus

15. Zippo

16. SoulFood

17. TwasTheDarkestNight

Blueface Becomes Latest Rapper To Put In Work In The Boxing Ring

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It has become increasingly popular for content creators to enter the world of boxing as there appears to be a lot of money in novelty matches. A few years ago, Soulja Boy proposed a fight against the likes of Chris Brown although it never came to fruition. Now, we have YouTubers and TikTok stars getting into the ring to battle it out against each other, and while the results have been mixed, there is no doubt that there is a lot of money to be made here.

In the rap world, various artists have been showcasing their talents in the ring, including Rick Ross and more recently, Meek Mill. The latest rapper to try out the sport is none other than Blueface, who has always been one for entrepreneurship. With his OnlyFans, Blueface knows how to make money, and if he continues down the boxing path, perhaps he will get himself a few millions.

Blueface

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As for his actual skills, Blueface seems to be quite agile and his punches are fairly quick. The rapper is a natural athlete who dominated as a high school quarterback, so it shouldn’t come as a shock that he is also good at boxing. If he were to do partake in a fight, we have no idea who he would battle, although we’re sure there are plenty of people out there who would accept the challenge.

With celebrity boxing becoming the next big thing, it will be interesting to see who else gets in the ring. No matter who it is, the promoters will definitely be ready to make some fights happen.

Saweetie Confirms A Release Date For ‘Pretty B*tch Music’ Through A Performance On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

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It’s been a long wait for Saweetie’s official debut album Pretty B*tch Music, but at least it hasn’t been that grueling. That’s because the Bay Area act has released a number of tracks as she’s worked on finishing her opus. At long last, the project is complete, as its release date was revealed just moments before Saweetie’s performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The host of the late-night show gave a brief introduction to Saweetie before her performance of “Fast (Motion).” It was here that Kimmel revealed Pretty B*tch Music will be released on June 25. This gives fans less than a week to prepare themselves for the album’s arrival, which also lands on the same day of projects to be released by Tyler The Creator and Doja Cat.

As for the performance itself, Saweetie delivered a flashy set atop a rooftop that was riddled with flashing lights and a squad of backup dancers. Pretty B*tch Music will also arrive a little over two months after Saweetie’s most recent project, Pretty Summer Playlist: Season 1.

You can watch her performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! above.

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

Chloe Bailey’s Spicy Cover Of Nina Simone’s ‘Feeling Good’ Leaves Fans Divided

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Juneteenth honors the day the Emancipation Proclamation reached the state and thus marked all slaves as free. First celebrated in Texas, it’s expanded over the years. Indeed, this week President Joe Biden made it a federal holiday. On Friday night, just a day before the holiday, ABC held a Juneteenth TV special, Together We Triumph, that featured performances by Jimmie Allen, Chloe Bailey, and Leon Bridges. By the end of the night, it was clear that Chloe’s performance caught the most attention.

The singer took to the stage to share her cover of Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” during the Juneteenth TV special. Her performance came with a spicy dance routine that left people divided, with some deeming it unfit for the classic soul song. “Idc Chloe Bailey ATE,” one person wrote on Twitter. “Just at the wrong table though—baby it’s Nina Simone [looking eyes emoji].” Others, though, defended what she’d done.

“Y’all MUST do some research on Nina Simone before saying Chloe Bailey didn’t understand the assignment,” they wrote. “Nina Simone was literally a free-spirited woman.” They added, “Go watch the documentary of Nina on Hulu, then tweet lol.”

You can watch a clip of Chloe’s performance above and check out more reactions to it below.

Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy Receives Short-Lived Twitter Ban

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Dave Portnoy is one of the largest voices in sports media as he is the founder and owner of Barstool Sports. The Barstool empire has grown quite a bit over the last decade and while many hate Portnoy for his antics, there is no denying that he is a big name in the sports world. Portnoy is most active on Twitter, where he can be seen interacting with fans and also clapping back on his haters.

On Friday, after telling a hater “Let me drop my nuts on your head,” Portnoy was suspended from Twitter and it sparked outrage amongst Barstool fans. “#FreePortnoy” began to trend on Twitter and for a few hours, there seemed to be nothing but radio silence. Eventually, however, Twitter rescinded the suspension and Portnoy made his presence felt as he tweeted “I’m Back.”

While speaking to Fox News, Portnoy said “The will of the people will be heard” and in the end, he was correct. Portnoy has gotten in hot water for his comments in the past, although a Twitter suspension seemed to be quite harsh considering he was just engaging in some trolling.

Regardless, Portnoy is back on Twitter now, much to the delight of Barstool fans everywhere. Whether or not he will be able to keep his nose clean, is another story.

Dave Portnoy

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Boslen & Charmaine Unite On “Quartz”

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Boslen is one of the freshest new emcees in the Vancouver rap game. Known for his distinct alt-hip hop sound, he’s quickly made a name for himself ahead of the release of his forthcoming debut project DUSK to DAWN due later this year. 

The Vancouver rapper links up with Zimbabwe-born emcee Charmaine. “”QUARTZ” is built on an aggressive rhythm. It’s one of my best flows. Charmaine and I let loose and this song bridges the gap between Toronto and Vancouver’s music scene,” said Boslen of the new track. 

Produced by justsayin, Stoopid Lou, and Dalton, the latest offering from the rising star shows off his genre-bending skills. The fierce song features a menacing beat with a heavy bassline, which Boslen uses to his advantage. Charmaine slides in during the latter half of the song to deliver the track’s final verse. 

“QUARTZ” follows the release of “DENY” and “TRIP,” which are all expected to appear on hit debut project DUSK to DAWN. The project will be his first new project since his 2019 EP Black Lotus. 

Check out “QUARTZ” below and let us know your thoughts down in the comments.  

Quotable Lyrics:

Please don’t call me past five
B*tch be buggin’ past nine
And I’m needin’ no coke or pills or fat lines
Jokes on you, I’m too high, laughin’ b*tch
I got dopamine in my mind

Tory Lanez Can’t Be Canceled, Tekashi Blasts Bobby Shmurda, Logic Returns Like MJ

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We’re back with another jam-packed Weekly Wrap-Up! We’re looking at Tory Lanez being unable to be canceled, Tekashi 6ix9ine blasting Bobby Shmurda, Logic returning like MJ and more! First things first, did Tory Lanez just have the comeback of the year? Following a wild 2020, it feels like he’s on a major winning streak and […]

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Wiz Khalifa Will Star As George Clinton In “Spinning Gold”

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Spinning Gold film, a biopic centered around the life of famed record producer Neil Bogart, has been in development for quite some time now. For those who don’t know much about Bogart, he is often credited with discovering musical acts such as Kiss, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and many more. 

It has certainly been a lengthy development process. News of Spinning Gold was announced as early as 2011, but as of June 2021, the movie remains in development. That’s not to say there haven’t been updates, however. The latest casting news was released on Friday, June 18, per Deadline. It was previously reported that Samuel L. Jackson was slated to play the late funk icon, George Clinton. However, for unknown reasons, Clinton will now be played by Wiz Khalifa, in what’s looking like his biggest role to date.

Wiz Khalifa

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Khalifa is just one of many actors and musicians on the cast of Spinning Gold. Jeremy Jordan is set to play Bogart, while Jay Pharoah, Michelle Monaghan, Jason Isaacs, Jason Derulo, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dan Fogler, Chris Redd, Peyton List, Pink Sweat$, Casey Likes, Sam Harris, Alex Gaskarth, Jimmy Wolk, Michael Ian Black, and Vinnie Pastore will also star in the film. 

Appropriate given the film’s emphasis on the music industry, the soundtrack is lined with artists — including Wiz Khalifa, Jason Derulo, Pink Sweat$, and more. They will be performing covers of songs made famous by The Isley Brothers, Parliament, Bill Withers, as well as other artists associated with Neil Bogart’s legacy. Production on Spinning Gold is set to begin this month in New Jersey. A release date has not been announced yet.

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Singer Roxy Rosa Scores Kodak Black Feature On “What About You”

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Up-and-coming R&B singer Roxy Rosa is back with yet another single just in time for the summer. “What About You” featuring Kodak Black is a bouncy R&B jam infused with the colorful influence of dancehall. 

“What About You” finds Roxy Rosa reaching out to a past lover with an incredibly catchy and hypnotic hook that repeats the song’s title. With lines both in English and Rosa’s Dutch, the singer provides a soundtrack for the summer, even for those who don’t speak either language. Rosa’s versatility shines with speedy flows and memorable drawn-out melodies similar to Kodak’s. 

“What About You” marks Roxy Rosa’s biggest collaboration yet and the third single she’s released in 2020, preceded by “Risico” and “Oeh Baby”. Her debut album, See Joy, was released in April of last year and contains “Ups and Downs” which remains the most popular track of her career with over 3 million Spotify streams.

Check out the song below!

Quotable Lyrics
Roxy Rosa slide in my double R
What about us, What about you,
What about me, What about me,
Girl I love you
Wanna hold your hand, Wanna be your man

Saweetie Shows Off Her New Rolls Royce Phantom

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Saweetie’s rise to fame has been fun to document over these last few years and there is no denying that she has a knack for being a part of hit songs. For instance, her track “Best Friend” with Doja Cat recently went Platinum, which just goes to show how popular her music is amongst the youth. She is a major part of the female empowerment in hip-hop movement and there is no denying that she has staying power, especially when you consider the stars she has worked with.

In just a week from now, Saweetie will be dropping her first studio album Pretty Bitch Music, and fans are very excited. As a way to celebrate this new achievement, Saweetie has copped herself a brand new car, and it just so happens to be a Rolls Royce Phantom. In the Instagram post below, Saweetie can be seen showcasing the interior of the vehicle, all while rocking out to her own song.

Ever since the vehicle drama involving Quavo, Saweetie has been keen on showcasing her wealth and showing that she is more than capable of buying things for herself. After all, she is a platinum-selling artist who has made millions throughout their young career.

Hopefully, she enjoys her new ride, which will certainly be bumping her new album in just a few day’s time.

Saweetie

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