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Receiving the title of Artist of the Decade at the Billboard Music Awards was the icing on the cake to a long, successful career for Drake. The OVO mogul accepted his coveted award with his baby boy Adonis by his side, and after taking all of the red carpet photos with his fellow famous friends, he linked up with more celebrities at the after-party of the year—thus far.

Now that the dust has settled on the BMA festivities, more information about Drizzy’s post-award get-together has been shared. According to E!, Drake grabbed a bite to eat at The Nice Guy restaurant before he made his way to SoFi Stadium where he hosted his official afterparty blowout.

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A “source” told the outlet that Drake’s team rented the stadium for the evening and inside, there was reported a “gigantic banner with his name and ‘Artist of the Decade.'” Attendees included DJ Khaled, Chris Brown, SZA, Kehlani, Offset, Lori Harvey, Michael B. Jordan, Winnie Harlow, and many more who showed face and were photographed entering and exiting the ultra-exclusive shindig.

“There are huge champagne towers and several bars set up throughout the stadium,” the source added. “Drake also has cute album books featuring his favorite moments through his career set up around the stadium.” Check out a few flicks below.

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Sometimes people will be quick to show you just how horrible of a person they can be, but there’s a special place in ‘H-E-Double Hockey Sticks’ for those bold enough (and dumb enough!) to publicly brag about committing murder. 

Sadly, that may have been the case for one Chicago woman who says local rappers made a whole music video where they admit to and depict the murder of her late husband.

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CBS Chicago spoke with Asiah Carter, who says the heartless emcees were proud of their heinous feat, telling CBS 2’s Charlie DeMar, “They literally sang about it, and they continue to mock him,” further adding, “Its not fair to kill people and mock their families. It’s not trendy.”

Her late husband, retired army veteran Aaron Williams, was shot and killed back in August 2020 after stray bullets entered the back of a house in the South Shore neighborhood where he was visiting. Although no one has been arrested in the case thus far, Asiah believes the presence of multiple rap videos that’ve popped up online are direct confessions to the murder. 

To her benefit, CBS Chicago brought to light a similar case that may help grant Asiah’s wishes completely. Take a look below to see what we mean:

“In Maryland, rap lyrics recited into a recorded jailhouse call detailing a crime were used to convict a man of murder. The state’s highest court recently upheld the decision. “It’s very controversial,” said Sanford Ungar, the director of the Free Speech Project at Georgetown University. “The ultimate free speech question here is whether this is on a slippery slope. If you allow a conviction or two or three on the basis of something that someone said.”

Some critics believe the Maryland verdict actually silences art and actually used the word “discriminatory.” Let us know what you think should or could be done in this case, which Chicago PD is still investigating, as always down below in the comments:

The company prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and has denounced discrimination, so when an offensive email was sent out to customers, the backlash was swift. Several social media users who are also Walmart customers woke up this morning to an email  from “[email protected]” that looked official, but its opening line was, “Welcome to Walmart, N*gger.”

Dozens of people took to Twitter to share their experience, and Walmart Canada initially sent out a copy-paste response that told one customer that if she didn’t wish to receive emails any longer, she could opt-out. Obviously missing the point of the Twitter user’s complaint, the exchange further launched Walmart into more controversy.

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The mega-retail chain finally issued a formal response from Walmart via the company’s spokesperson. “We discovered that an external bad actor created false Walmart accounts with obvious intent to offend our customers,” the spokesperson said. “We were shocked and appalled to see these offensive and unacceptable emails.”

It’s unclear just how many customers received the offensive email, but the company reportedly assured online users that their database wasn’t hacked and none of their customers’ information had been compromised. Walmart is reportedly “looking into all available means to hold those responsible accountable.”

Check out a few posts about the controversy below.

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It’s a given that New York rappers Troy Ave and Casanova have zero love for one another, but the former emcee made sure to let everyone know exactly why he can’t stand the guy he unfavorably deemed “Assanova” — on Christmas Day no less! — with a longwinded Instagram post full of receipts.

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We could try to explain it for you, but it’s maybe best if you had it all broken down from Troy Ave’s perspective directly. Take a look below at what he said in the caption to his slanderous note for Casanova:

“Caswell #Casanova Senior” cooperated with the police and snitched on his “Friend” Classik about a murder investigation. He foolin the crowd, I never 🧢 even against people ion fuk wit. That’s called Integrity these clowns wouldn’t know nothing bout it! check the NY post for details 📝 ✌🏾This why I’m 1 of the realist to ever go from the streets to music. I DONT LIE not even on oops! I only deal in facts I came in this game looking like everything I rap about. I never started no issues, I NEVER HATED! I jus put on for my city & kept it authentic. My real fans know Wsup and that’s why y’all ride 4 me! But we outnumbered by these frauds, They talk tough but join gangs for protection, they Dick ride instead of standing on they own two. They the users not the dealers! They talk about being rich off trappin but u can see they broke or have rented apartments & cars! Troy Ave own everything ! Unfortunately other fake ones is in positions of power and they block people like Us! they try to assassinate my character and destroy my livelihood and a lot of so called “real n***as” let them! All cause they wanted to be accepted! They called me a rat every chance they got, knowing damn well my case is on camera and it’s self defense. I guess if somebody break in ya house kill ya family and u fight for the gun but police see u shooting at them u pose to say “I killed my family i don’t know who that person is y’all saw me shooting at” man FOH! I sat in jail, lost my money and almost lost my kids behind a hater … I’m done being a “Real N***a” cause I was THE REALIST and they ain’t appreciate it ima jus continue to be a “REAL MAN” I jus dropped arguably “THE RAP ALBUM OF THE YEAR” may not get the credit but ima take the cash long as y’all feel it and spread the word! #StreetsIsAMyth I Bully the Bullies I’m a Soldier Of GOD! #GODisGreatPaperStraight #RIPCLASSIK PS (MADE UP RAPS IS EASY BUT ITS HARDER TO MAKE REAL LIFE LYRICAL) SO IMA NEED EXTRA POINTS ON THE BARS FOR THE TRUTH FACTOR 🤯”

You can peep the full post below, complete with the document that Troy believes is proof that Casanova did his friend dirty by cooperating with the feds. It’s hard for any of us to pass judgement since no one really knows the full details, but let us know what you all think down below in the comments section after peeping the “paperwork” below: 

At the end of 2019, Drake surprised fans by joining DaBaby on stage. It comes as no surprise that the crowd went wild at the very sight of Drizzy, and since that moment, the North Carolina rapper hasn’t ceased in letting it be known that he’s sitting by the phone, awaiting the call that OVO wants to link with Billion Dollar Baby Entertainment. 

At this year’s Billboard Music Awards, Drake was named Artist of the Decade and DaBaby celebrated two wins of his own for Best Rap Song and Top Streaming Song. Backstage, Entertainment Tonight caught up with DaBaby and he once again doubled down on wanting to hit the studio with his fellow winner.

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“This feels amazing. It’s nothing short of a blessing man,” said DaBaby about his double win. “Me and my team, everybody around me know we work hard. Nonstop.” He added that he’s honored to see his peers receive recognition for their work as well, noting that he enjoys that more than getting awards. When asked who he wants to collaborate with, DaBaby said he’s open, but Drake is the person he’s been waiting on.

“Everybody. Going crazy, working hard, man,” he said. “Drake, I’m waiting on you, my boy. Still ain’t got in that blender, man. I’m waiting on you, man. Waiting on a good time.” Both fanbases are looking forward to the possibility while others continue to stream Lil Yachty’s “Oprah’s Bank Account” featuring Drake and DaBaby. Check out DaBaby’s hilarious interview below and let us know if he and Drizzy should come together on a track.