OVO Sound’s Noah “40” Shebib isn’t staying silent. The hip-hop hitmaker went online to share some thoughts on the publicized Israeli-Palestine conflict. Drake’s Producer 40 Weighs In On Conflict Shebib went to his Instagram page to share his thoughts. More specifically, he provided some insight into how people could understand the Palestinian struggle. “❤️🖤🤍💚 I […]
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Mac Ayres has been one of the most beloved artists in r&b over the years and it is very easy to see why. The artist knows how to play his own instruments and his voice is extremely smooth and blissful. It’s these attributes that have attracted fans to Ayres’ music and recently, he has been able to remain consistent with his releases. For example, Ayres blessed his fans on Friday with a brand new track called “Smoke” which is full of vibes.
With whimsical guitar licks and an atmospheric feel, “Smoke” sets the scene for a chilled-out jam session in which Ayres pours his heart out. Throughout the song, he seems to be in the midst of smoking with someone all while trying to work out his feelings. This juxtaposition adds some depth to the song and his performances help bring the instrumental to a whole other level. “Smoke” is going to find its way onto a lot of r&b playlists soon, and it should certainly be added to yours.
Quotable Lyrics:
Well I don’t cry anymore (Yeah)
I’ve been waiting to see
Just how long I could go
Before my feelings got a hold on me
Enchanting is one of Gucci Mane’s 1017 Eskimo Gang imprint’s latest signees. The relative newcomer’s label mates include the likes of “Back in Blood” artist Pooh Shiesty and Foogiano, who both have experienced relative commercial success since under the label. The 22-year-old Fort Worth, TX native has made a name for herself by rapping in a whisper tone and flow that can best be described as “enchanting.”
2018’s Enchanted marked the last full-length offering from the artist. This year, she released her single “Want Sum,” a seeming introduction into a new era for the 1017 Eskimo artist. Following up “Want Sum,” Enchanting tapped Coi Leray for her latest offering “Freaky Deaky.” She generated buzz around the single earlier in the week by sharing a preview of the track across her social media, teasing the previously anonymous feature.
Bringing her signature whisper-cadence to life on the track, her relaxed bars over the lively trap beat is a refreshing experience. Enchanting does most of the heavy lifting on the track, while Leray joins in to deliver a verse in the song’s latter half.
Quotable Lyrics
I ain’t running
Ain’t no track meet
I’ll have him sweating like an athlete
They heard about my rap sheet
It’s been a busy week for J. Cole, as he dropped his latest album, The Off-Season, to rave reviews last Thursday night and on Sunday, he made his debut in the new Basketball Africa League for Patriots Basketball Club in what turned into an 83-60 win for Cole’s squad in their season opener.
Cole has made clear his desire to make it in the basketball world for some time, and not just as a friend to NBA players and someone who name-checks his superstar friends on albums — although, to be clear, he does that too. Cole wants to prove he’s a real hooper and to show his commitment he tried out for and made the Rwandan squad in the new BAL. His debut was rather unspectacular, but he did get on the board with a putback bucket on a follow in transition for his first professional points.
J. Cole’s first bucket with the Patriots BBC
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— ESPN (@espn) May 16, 2021
He finished the game with three points, three rebounds, two assists, and three turnovers, doing the little things and not trying to impose his will too much. While he’s the superstar name on the team and in the league, J. Cole seems to understand and embrace being a role player for the Patriots. He’s happy to play defense, set screens, and try to space the floor for his teammates, while creating and taking opportunities when he can. Brandon Costner, former NC State star and a journeyman who’s played in the G League, China, and elsewhere, led the way for the Patriots with 20 points while Rwandan national Dieudonne Ndizeye added 13 points and six rebounds in the win.
Like I didn’t think I’d be seeing J. Cole show early help, stunt, recover to his man and contest the shot. But he did. pic.twitter.com/0TInmznd8h
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) May 16, 2021
J Cole with the assist to the big man. His stat line: 3 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists pic.twitter.com/DZ20Xooa3W
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 16, 2021
Cole looks like another guy out there, which should be taken as a massive compliment. He doesn’t look wildly out of place with some really, really good basketball players, and for a 36-year-old who’s never played professionally otherwise, it’s a credit to him and the work he’s put in that he’s capable of doing that.
Detroit’s having a much-deserved moment in the rap game. Much like how cities like Atlanta and Chicago have created a distinct sound that’s true to their city, D-Town is similarly having a rise. However, its diversity is its strength. While many of the city’s most talented acts have been dominating the club, Detroit is still a hub for quality underground hip-hop which Danny Brown has been highlighting through his Bruiser Brigade imprint.
On Friday, Brown returned with a new compilation album from the label which includes four new songs from the rapper himself. Closing out the project is a new solo offering from Brown titled, “The Ends.” Produced by Playa Haze, Danny Brown’s funky flow and nasally voice details the streets of his city. Brown’s penmanship is sharp on this one, giving us hope that a new project is on the way.
Peep the song below.
Quotable Lyrics
I don’t really wanna do this but you left me with no option
I’mma just eat your food, and leave you left on somewhere starvin’
Why you wanna hit me jack like that, you know you push my button
Line, talkin’ ’bout what it is but in reality, it’s nothin’
Back in 2017 and 2018, Russ always seemed to be in a battle with the SoundCloud world. His comments on drug use and the business of hip-hop rubbed people the wrong way, although his fans did not seem to care. Russ can travel across the world and attract thousands of people to his shows, which is a talent that is rare for most artists. He has been able to remain consistent throughout this time and in 2021 he plans on keeping up the momentum.
His latest release is yet another example of that as he came through with the track “STATUS.” In terms of production, this song has that smooth feel that most Russ songs possess. As for the lyrics, Russ raps about the wealth and success he has accumulated over the years and how it affects the way he sees people and their intentions. Overall, it’s a solid effort from the rapper and you can check it out, below.
Quotable Lyrics:
Got a home in Atlanta, I’m ’bout to have two
Better than me? Nah, I’m better than you
Got a text, and it said she about to come through
What it is, what it ain’t, what it does, what it do? True
It’s never a dull moment on Twitter, especially when it involves the City Girls. Yung Miami and JT have continued their dominance in pop culture and hip-hop in the past year as they continue to ride the success of City On Lock. Many of rap’s leading ladies have offered them praise with the exception of one — Nicki Minaj.
Apparently, Nicki Minaj blocked Yung Miami quite some time ago which the City Girl rapper hopes to be reversed. “Can you unblock me on Instagram @NICKIMINAJ?” Miami wrote on Twitter before following it up with a shrug emoji.
“I’m not obsessed, desperate, none of that fr I just asked her to unblock me I ain’t do shit! Tf,” she added in another tweet.
As fans began debating in the replies, one person brought up the potential reason behind the block. Yung Miami’s allegiance to Cardi B at the height of the Cardi vs. Nicki beef may have ruffled a few feathers. Charlamagne asked Miami whether she’d ever work with Nicki, despite her relationship with Cardi. “I just want to stay away from that question, like, I don’t want to get into that but I am team Cardi. City Girls is Team Cardi,” she said in the interview.
However, the City Girls have also expressed their desire to work with Nicki in the past. A TikTok surfaced comparing her comments on the Breakfast Club to a City Girls Q&A where they said they’d love to work with Nicki Minaj.
Others reminded Miami of her own thoughts regarding being blocked. “I hate when I see somebody and they be like unblock me I didn’t do nothing. It’s like no get your hating ass from by me bitch!!!!” she tweeted back in September 2020. She later retweeted that tweet but fans still went in on her.
Check some of the funniest responses below.
Snoop Dogg’s daughter Cori Broadus is the youngest child of him and his wife Shante Broadus. Known by her stage name CHOC, the daughter of the rap legend has a name for herself in the music industry apart from her famous father. She’s amassed a couple hundred thousand followers on social media and has released a couple of loose tracks including “Daddy’s Girl” with Snoop.
While she grew up surrounded by love and sunlight in California, Cori opened up about the mental health issues she has been battling with for quite some time now. She took to social media on Saturday (May 15) to open up about her struggle with mental health, revealing she attempted to take her own life recently but is in a much better place now.
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“The last few weeks my mental has not been so great,” Cori explained in the address to followers. “At one point I tried to end my life but you & my family really give me a purpose to live & helped me realize life is much more than materialistic things & you gotta just keep pushing through the bullsh*t.”
“THANK YOU,” she finished. She received an outpouring of support at her display of vulnerability from numerous individuals in the comments, reaffirming her sentiments expressed in the post.
Cori is one of three children Snoop Dogg shares with his wife Shante. She has two older brothers, Cordell and Cordae Broadus. Hopefully, the family has taken some time to heal together after Cori’s revelation.
Michael Jordan’s sneaker line has mostly been known for its contributions to the world of basketball. There have been various incredible silhouettes to come out over the years and one of those models is none other than the Air Jordan 1. We have seen numerous iterations of the model, and now, an auto-racing-inspired model is dropping thanks to NASCAR’s first Jumpman athlete, Denny Hamlin.
The Air Jordan 1 Racer PE has been decked out in white, purple, and orange which fits with Hamlin’s Fed-Ex sponsored car. The shoe has special suede materials that are fire-resistant and keep the driver comfortable while in the cockpit of an extremely hot vehicle.
“Nine times out of ten, if you see me on the street, I’m wearing Air Jordan Is,” Hamlin said on the Jumpman website. “This Air Jordan 1 Racer PE is special for a lot of reasons. Jordan Brand actually built the heat shield into the heel of my shoe, so my feet never get too hot. This is also the first time my racing shoe has the Air Jordan wings logo on it, and of course, there’s the Jumpman logo.”
For now, there are no plans to release colorways of this new silhouette, although if you’re interested in auto-racing, these are an immediate grail.
