Benny The Butcher And Freddie Gibbs Lend Their Alchemy To Bobby Sessions On ‘Gold Rolex’

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Over the past year, Benny The Butcher and Freddie Gibbs have developed an indelible sort of chemistry, appearing on each other’s projects and demonstrating the smooth interplay between their unique lyrical styles, bonded together by the throughline of surviving the drug game and taking nearly ten years to blow up in rap. They lend this alchemic balance to newcomer Bobby Sessions on his new single, “Gold Rolex.”

Featuring a glittering, soulful beat with plenty of the throwback energy that flows through both the Butcher and Gibbs’ own music, “Gold Rolex” finds Sessions taking a step away from his Dallas-bred style to adopt a more traditionalist flow that fits better alongside the Buffalo, New York native Benny and Freddie’s midwestern twang. While longtime fans of Sessions’ more bookish style might be surprised to hear him fitting in alongside the more street-centric, elder rappers, they shouldn’t; Bobby’s always been quite versatile as he illustrates with each new track.

From his work on RVTLN 3: The Price Of Freedom to helping craft “I’m A King,” the theme song from Coming 2 America, with Megan Thee Stallion, Bobby’s always been able to transform to suit the needs of his tracks above all.

Listen to “Gold Rolex” above.

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

Steven Cannon Spits Flexes At ‘Mach 10’ In A Swaggering ‘Uproxx Sessions’ Performance

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Steven Cannon, a Lil Xan-affiliated rapper from Cincinnati, Ohio, is this week’s guest on UPROXX Sessions, delivering a breezy, breathless performance of his high-velocity single, “Mach 10.” Cannon, who’s a fixture of the SoundCloud rap scene, has been active for the past few years as the co-founder of Lil Xan’s “Xanarchy” movement after moving to Los Angeles at 18 and featuring on tracks like “The Man” and “Pills.” Xan (aka “Diego“) counts him as his number one influence after Cannon coached him on rapping after hiring him as a cameraman.

Cannon’s performance here displays all the hallmarks of the style that endeared him to followers and fans on SoundCloud and social media. He’s laid-back, confident, and fills the space around him with his outsized swagger. His flow glides along over the booming bass drum that dominates the “Mach 10” beat, filling his verses with quirky boasts about his money, status, and sex appeal.

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.

Kwame Brown Goes Off On Famous Side Chicks With Another Scathing Rant

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Nobody could have predicted the way Kwame Brown burst back into relevance this year, calling out the people that have criticized him for the last few years with multiple heated rants in his car. The former NBA player has stepped on the necks of Charlamagne Tha God, Stephen A. Smith, Jemele Hill, Matt Barnes, and many others this week with rants that have earned reactionary comments from thousands of sports fans that were delighted to see Kwame going off after all these years.

As the 39-year-old former Laker continues to battle his critics to reclaim his legacy, Kwame Brown has officially taken aim at famous side chicks who expose the men they’re sleeping with — AKA Celina Powell, Sydney Chase, and their gaggle of girlfriends — for tearing down Black men who are trying to build something better for themselves.


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“You ain’t said shit about Bill Gates. Y’all don’t chase him around,” started Kwame, referring to the cheating scandal involving the multi-billionaire. “And some of you women got to stop being complicit and telling every goddamn thing. Bitch, you know you a ho and you slinging that p***y. Shut your goddamn mouth. This n***a’s a great man, you slinging that p***y, shut up! Ain’t nobody force you in the goddamn room. If he did, call the police! But if not, shut your goddamn mouth. You’re tearing down Black men that’s building. Bill Gates got to build every goddamn computer he wanted to build and have a side bitch and his white woman ain’t said a motherf*cking thing. And they got a nice little divorce that they’re gonna part ways and they’re still f*cking building. But see, when your focus ain’t on building nothing and your focus ain’t on having nothing, you’ll attach yourself to somebody and tear them down faster than anything.”

Many people seem to be lowkey agreeing with his comments on social media. What do you think about Kwame Brown’s latest rant?

Top5 Is On Toronto’s Most Wanted List For First Degree Murder: Report

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Toronto rapper Top5 has been making noise for several years. The 22-year-old artist most recently released “2 Cases” with 6ixBuzz, but he has been on Hip-Hop fans’ radars since Drake co-signed him on Instagram in 2015. Now reports from Toronto media outlets have revealed that the artist that Drake once shouted out in 2016 on “Grammys” is officially one of Toronto’s most wanted.

As previously reported in February, Top5 was arrested and charged in connection to the murder of Hashim Omar Hashi, who was gunned down in January on his way home from work. According to 6ix Buzz, Top5 was released on bail at the end of March, but since then, the Toronto rapper’s original charges have received a major update.

According to Toronto CTV News, Top5 was initially charged with accessory after the fact to murder and failing to comply with probation, and on Thursday, May 20, the rapper’s charges were officially upgraded to first-degree murder and three counts of fail to comply with recognizance.

On the Toronto Police Service website, Top 5 is listed as one of Toronto’s six most-wanted homicide suspects. “He is believed to be violent and dangerous. Do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately,” the site warns.

Stay tuned for more details on the developing story.

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Tyson Fury Forced To Fight Deontay Wilder For A Third Time

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Just last week, it was revealed that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury would get to unify the heavyweight division in August, as the two fight each other in Saudi Arabia. Everyone in the boxing world was excited for this matchup, except for none other than Deontay Wilder, who felt like his three-fight contract with Fury was being ignored. For the last few days, an arbitrator has been stepping in to determine who is in the right, and now, it’s been revealed that Fury must fight Wilder for a third time before he can take on Joshua.

According to a report from ESPN, both fighters are aiming for a match on July 24th although a date in August has been planned as a backup. There are still a lot of details to be worked out, although for now, fans should expect a trilogy fight between two of the hardest punchers in the heavyweight division.

Tyson Fury & Deontay Wilder

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Fury easily defeated Wilder the last time these two were in the ring, and after the fight, Wilder had a bevy of excuses. With this in mind, Fury will be motivated to win, once again, and finally get his shot against Joshua, which is the match fans have been waiting forever for.

Stay tuned for updates on this story and details continue to develop.

Pooh Shiesty Taps Lil Baby On “Welcome To The Riches”

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It was only a matter of time before 1017 breakout star Pooh Shiesty came through with the Spring Deluxe edition of Shiesty Season, and that day has finally come. Now, we’re looking at four new tracks from Shiesty, including “Welcome To The Riches,” a new duet with Lil Baby. It was only a matter of time before the two rappers connected once again, having previously linked on last year’s “Money To Sunday” with Big30.

Over regal production from X-Plosive and Abaz, Shiesty takes to the piano and string-driven instrumental with the opening verse. “Ayy, fuck that shit, get back to business,” he raps. “We hop out, shoot with precision / Just go keep spinnin’ the opp blocks and don’t come back ’til you get dizzy.” Lil Baby comes through for the final verse, putting in work with his signature melodic flow and delivery. “All these bitches wanna make a comment now, I went thirty clip, I need a lot of rounds,” he spits. “He ain’t solid, that’s why he is not around / probably somewhere tryna knock a thousand pounds.”

Check out Pooh Shiesty and Lil Baby’s “Welcome To The Riches” now, and sound off if you think this one should have made the original album’s tracklist.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Ayy, fuck that shit, get back to business
We hop out, shoot with precision
Just go keep spinnin’ the opp blocks and don’t come back ’til you get dizzy

YG, Mozzy, and Ty Dolla $ign Connect On “Vibe With You”

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Today, YG and Mozzy shared their highly anticipated collab album Kommunity Service, and the California team-up doesn’t look like it will disappoint die-hard fans of West Coast Hip-Hop. Complete with features from artists such as Young M.A, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, E Mozzy, Celly Ru, D3szn, Blxst, G Herbo, and Ty Dolla $ign, Kommunity Service has no shortage of high-profile collaborations.

One of the most eye-catching collabs on the YG and Mozzy’s joint project is “Vibe With You,” a Ty Dolla $ign-assisted cut that’s destined to make some major noise this summer.

Set over bright, guitar-laden production, “Vibe With You” is a catchy tune that finds Ty Dolla $ign’s carefree hook at its epicenter. After hearing the melodies of Ty’s chorus fade away for the first time, YG lets off an aggressive yet endearing verse, even though he notably kicks it off by rapping, “Uh, I ain’t never on no soft shit.” After another run at Ty Dolla $ign’s infectious hook, Mozzy takes the reigns and follows YG’s lead with a verse that’s just as hard as it is sentimental.

Check out YG, Mozzy, and Ty Dolla $ign’s West Coast summer smash “Vibe With You” below, and listen to the rest of YG and Mozzy’s joint project Kommunity Service here.

Quotable Lyrics

I f*ck with you, you idolize Beyoncé
I f*ck with you, your baby hairs like Ashanti
If I put a baby in you, then you stuck
You could never leave, we ain’t doin’ a Kim and Kanye

Lil Reese Speaks Out & Clarifies “Fake Ass Stories” About His Shooting

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Chicago rapper Lil Reese is lucky to see another day after yet another shooting incident this weekend. The rapper had a near-death experience after he was reportedly among three men found inside a stolen vehicle. A 55-year-old father tracked his son’s stolen car to a parking garage in Chicago and when he confronted the three men inside the whip, another man opened fire on the car. Lil Reese was confirmed to have been shot with a bullet reportedly grazing his eye.

Some reports have stated that the rapper lost sight in one of his eyes but, according to the Grim Reaper, those stories are false. He took to Snapchat to clear up the rumors about his sight, claiming that he’s doing fine.

“I’m good I’m not blind or shit,” wrote Lil Reese. “Don’t believe what you seeing on internet I don’t even kno where tf they getting all these fake ass stories from.”

A video showing the aftermath of the shooting was released online this week, showing Reese bleeding heavily. The rapper was barely conscious in the video. He’s definitely lucky to be alive.

We will continue to keep you updated as Lil Reese speaks out about the shooting. We are sending our love and well wishes to him and his family.

Young M.A. Drops Off New Album “Off The Yak”

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Young M.A has come through to deliver her brand new album Off The Yak, which further explores the New York rapper’s relationship with the Brooklyn Drill sound. It’s a natural fit for M.A, whose self-assured bars pair effectively with the percussive production. On that note, beat-making responsibilities are handled by her longtime collaborator Mike Zombie, as well as NY Bangers, Jai Beats, and more. 

Clocking in at a little over thirty-two minutes in runtime, the eleven-track project is another strong release from M.A, who continues to assert herself as one of her city’s authoritative voices. There’s often a sense that questioning her would be most unwise, and the quietly aggressive lyricist is at her best when asserting her dominance. “I don’t even gotta say I’m queen of my city no more,” she muses, on the intro track “Successful.” “They know I’m the queen. They already jacked that.”

While largely the focal sound of the project, Off The Yak isn’t entirely fueled by Brooklyn Drill production. Songs like “Yak Thoughts” and “Big Steppa” find M.A. putting in work over a different vibe, showcasing her adaptability. For the most part, however, the hard-hitting bangers and braggadocious bars are the main attraction, and Young M.A’s latest further solidifies the notion that she’s among the best in her class. Stream Off The Yak now, and sound off with your thoughts below.

Maury Reacts To Nick Cannon Allegedly Expecting A Child With “Wild ‘N Out” Model

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It sure seems like Nick Cannon could be expecting this seventh child after Wild ‘N Out model Alyssa Scott seemingly revealed that the television host is the father of her unborn child. This week, she posted her gorgeous maternity photos, but it was her caption that got the most attention.

“ZEN S. CANNON,” wrote Scott on Instagram, appearing to reveal the name of her baby. When somebody asked if Nick Cannon was the father of the baby, she simply commented back with heart emojis. 

Cannon is also expecting twins with Abby De La Rose, so the timing of Scott’s pregnancy has surprised many of the comedian’s fans. As we wait for confirmation that Cannon is the daddy of Scott’s unborn child, famed talk show host Maury Povich is already getting involved, seemingly offering to help with one of his televised paternity tests.

“I got this,” commented Maury on The Shade Room’s post about Alyssa Scott’s pregnancy. People are on board with a paternity test, liking the post over 54,000 times at the time of this publication. Do you think Nick Cannon will agree to a paternity test on Maury’s show?

Nick Cannon currently has four children, with two that are confirmed to be on the way. His rumored baby with Alyssa Scott would give him a total of seven kids.


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