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Justin Bieber has been a massive pop star ever since he was a teenager and while he has certainly had his struggles over the years, there is no denying that he knows how to make hits seemingly at will. Over the past year, Bieber has opted to go with a more R&B approach, and he has also entered the social justice lane. His latest project Justice is an example of this and so far, the new approach has led to quite a bit of commercial success.

After dropping his album, Justice ended up number 1 on the Billboard charts, only to be dethroned by Rod Wave the following week. Now, Justice is right back at number 1 on the charts as he was able to sell 74K units, according to Complex.

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This is the first time Bieber has had an album at number one for multiple weeks since 2010, which is proof that his new music is resonating with fans like it never has before. With pop and r&b seeing massive resurgences over the past couple of years, Bieber seems to be thriving and we don’t see that stopping anytime soon.

Let us know some of your favorite songs from his new album, in the comments section below.

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Since the pandemic started back in March of 2020, the entire Cryptocurrency market has been in a bull market which simply means prices are going up and investors are making bank. Bitcoin is reaching all-time highs and so is Ethereum, which is a project that houses various other Crypto spaces, including the NFT world. NFTs have exploded in popularity and they are making people a whole lot of money. Numerous artists have gone out and delivered their own NFTs to fans and now, Jeezy is among those artists.

The famous rapper will be turning his iconic snowman logo into a piece of digital in conjunction with Liquid Avatar Technologies. This piece is going to be a huge target for investors, and especially those who are familiar with Jeezy’s work.

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“Partnering with Jeezy is an amazing opportunity for Liquid Avatar and Oasis,” Liquid Avatar CEO David Lucach told Hip-Hop N More. “As an artist and a businessman, we know Jeezy is always working to be at the forefront of fan outreach. NFTs have become an innovative way to sell art and engage fans and early adopters in the music industry are now able to jump right into this evolving market and expand their global footprint. Jeezy’s iconic snowman logo and brand is the perfect fit for NFTs and Oasis, and we know his success will draw even more top-level musicians to work with us.”

If you want to cop the NFT, you will actually be able to get on a waiting list over at the Oasis website. The product will officially launch later this month, which means it will arrive sooner rather than later.

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Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Minnesota. Protests have started following reports of Wright’s death, with tear gas and curfews reportedly being imposed in Brooklyn Center, where Wright was killed. “Be safe, go home,” reportedly said the mayor. 

A woman who identified herself as Wright’s mother says that the 20-year-old was pulled over because of air fresheners hanging in his rearview mirror. In a police statement, Brooklyn Center authorities claim that the driver had an outstanding warrant. When they allegedly tried to arrest him, Wright reportedly re-entered his vehicle. Then, an officer shot Wright before he drove away and struck a vehicle a couple of blocks away. Wright reportedly was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman in the passenger seat reportedly suffered minor injuries.

Stephen Maturen/Getty Images — People stand on a police cruiser as protesters take to the streets after Brooklyn Center police shot and killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop on April 11, 2021

As the high-profile televised trial for Derek Chauvin, the officer that killed George Floyd, continues, people are outraged that yet another fatal police shooting has taken another Black man’s life just a few miles away from where Floyd was killed. “Here we go again,” frustratingly wrote 50 Cent as he heard the news on Instagram. Others have taken to social media to call for the police officer responsible to be held accountable for their actions.

Wright’s mother has reportedly identified the woman who was also in the car as Daunte’s girlfriend. 

Watch some videos from the protests below. Rest in peace, Daunte Wright.

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Offset and Migos have had a masterful run over the last decade. Starting with hits like “Hannah Montana” and “Versace,” Migos were able to grab people’s attention from the jump. In 2017 and 2018, they delivered two albums in the Culture series, and in the eyes of many, these were among the best projects of the decade, especially the first Culture. Now, Migos is gearing up to drop their first album in three years, which just so happens to be Culture 3. The snippets sound great so far, and fans could not be more excited.

Recently, Offset was reflecting on the group’s success and what they’ve meant to the rap game over the years. Basically, Offset came to the conclusion that the group actually needs to be thanked as they helped change the game for the better over the course of their run.

While some might try to argue with Offset, others would wholeheartedly agree. The way they came up and molded their sound is an inspirational tale and their music has consistently topped the charts for years. They have influenced a plethora of young artists and that will not be changing anytime soon.

With Culture 3 they have an opportunity to cement their legacies and it’s looking like they are fully embracing that challenge.

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DMX was a defining voice of hip-hop for decades. His legacy will live on forever as one of the most exciting and revolutionary rappers to ever pick up a microphone. On Friday, the 50-year-old’s journey on this planet ended after his family announced his death following a week spent in critical care at the hospital. DMX had suffered a heart attack on the heels of a drug overdose, following which he entered a coma for seven days. 

His family has asked for privacy as they grieve the passing of the legendary artist. Over the weekend, X’s ex-wife Tashera Simmons shared a heartfelt post as a tribute to the rapper and now we’re hearing from his daughter Sasha, with whom he shared a great relationship over the years.

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“Nothing will ever explain how i feel, how this all feels,” she wrote on Twitter, alongside a picture of her with her father. “My twin, i love you. there’s always been so many misconceptions about who the f*ck you were but that didn’t matter because i knew who the f*ck you were. eternally greatful [sic] to have had you. i love you forever dad.”

The hip-hop community continues to share its favorite collective memories of the Ruff Ryders icon, dropping playlists with their favorite DMX songs, recalling career-defining interview moments, and more. We’re sending our love to DMX’s family and loved ones.

Rest In Peace, DMX.

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Saweetie has been in the news quite a bit as of late following her breakup from Quavo. While it seemed like things would be cordial between the two, it’s clear that things have gotten a bit messy over the past few weeks. It all started with some subtweets between the two, which was eventually followed up by footage of the two fighting in an elevator. Now, there have been rumors that Quavo sent a repo man to pick up the Bentley he bought for Saweetie and in a recent snippet, he seemingly confirmed the rumor.

While Saweetie has denied these claims, there are fans out there who are running with what Quavo is saying, and as you can imagine, she isn’t too amused by it. In fact, Saweetie is looking to get ahead of the whole thing and over the weekend, she took to her Instagram story to show off one of her prized possessions.

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In the Instagram clip below, you can see Saweetie showing off her gorgeous black Hellcat while playing some Stevie Wonder in the background. The car is looking pretty damn good and while Hellcats aren’t the most expensive car on the market, they are certainly a statement piece for any car collector.

Hopefully, for Saweetie, fans will stop questioning whether or not she can get these cars on her own.

In the months following King Von’s shooting death in Atlanta, rival rapper Quando Rondo continues to antagonize the entire OTF team by showing love to Lul Tim, real name Timothy Leeks, who allegedly fired the fatal shots on Von. After Tim’s release from jail on bond, he’s been moving around freely as Quando Rondo celebrates his return home. Most recently, the “End Of Story” rapper showed off the brand new watch that he bought for Lul Tim, cashing out on a bedazzled luxury piece for the 22-year-old.

“ME AND MY TWIN,” wrote Quando Rondo over the weekend on Instagram Stories. The post was accompanied by a photo of two new watches that Quando seemingly purchased recently: one with black details and another with blue. He tagged Lul Tim’s account on Instagram, revealing that the second luxury accessory was purchased for the accused shooter of King Von.

In the comments, people have been pointing out the fact that Lil Durk and Von’s team have not retaliated, which many expected them to do by this point. Others theorized that Quando is only spoiling Tim because he knows the other side will be coming down with the hammer soon.

Check out the watch that Quando for Tim below and let us know what you think of the situation.

WrestleMania 37 went down over the weekend and based on fan reactions, there were certainly quite a few ups and downs to be had. Wrestling fans can definitely be hard to please and for the most part, they thoroughly enjoyed the first night. Night 2 was just a tad slower although it still ended up having its moments. One of those key moments throughout the evening actually involved none other than Logan Paul, who may very well be more hated by wrestling fans than Hulk Hogan.

Essentially, Logan was the guest of honor for Sami Zayn, who was sharing the ring with Kevin Owens. Things immediately took a turn, however, as Logan decided to betray Sami which led the wrestler to leave the ring. This left Paul alone in the ring with Owens, and things quickly devolved from there.

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In the Twitter video below, you can see how Owens hits Paul with the Stone Cold Stunner, which left the YouTuber turned boxer on the floor motionless. The crowd erupted following the move and Owens was seen as the big hero of the evening. 

Logan and his brother Jake are the perfect heels for something like wrestling, and we would not be surprised if they continue to be a part of the WWE in the future. Whether or not fans will accept that, is a different story.