New Hip Hop News

On Saturday morning, DJ Khaled took to his Instagram to tell the world that he was finally in “album mode” once again. He posted a photo of him and Asahd, who seems to be growing older by the day. Khaled and his family are currently vacationing in Nassau, Bahamas, so it seems like the relaxation has prompted him to get working on his upcoming release. “KHALED KHALED ALBUM MODE. EVERYTING A HIT,” he captioned the latest photo. 

DJ Khaled has been attempting to fuel hype for his new album as much as possible, and he hasn’t held back on the teasing. Last month, the iconic DJ shared that he’d already gotten vocals from H.E.R. and Post Malone in preparation for his sixth studio album, and he also shared photos of Nas and Roddy Ricch in the studio with him. Other artists that DJ Khaled has confirmed are involved in the project are Meek Mill, Tay Keith, and Lil Baby. 

The album is supposedly going to be called Khaled Khaled, and while it’s unclear when exactly the project is going to drop, it’s undoubtedly going to garner a lot of attention. Are you excited for Khaled Khaled, or do you think it’s already overhyped? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 

SZA released her critically-acclaimed debut studio album CTRL back in 2017, instantly becoming a cult favorite for listeners. Since then, fans of the songstress have eagerly awaited her follow-up project. She answered their prayers by beginning her sophomore effort’s rollout last summer with the single “Hit Different,” followed by her most recent hit “Good Days.” Previously the type to avoid social media, the 30-year-old has maintained a strong presence on her respective channels since she began releasing solo material again. Her Instagram platform has become the home of all her sultry photo dumps, treating fans to the racy shots once again. 

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The Grammy-nominated artist shared a captionless photoset to her Instagram Thursday (April 1), racking up nearly 1.5 million likes since sharing the shots. In the cover photo of the set, the songstress rocks a blue letterman jacket with a midriff-exposing blouse paired with a mini-skirt. In another shot with the same outfit, she suggestively bends over to capture another mirror selfie. 

In true SZA photo dump fashion, she added in aesthetically pleasing shots of plants, her–impressively, rolling a joint with stiletto acrylics on, and a studio session. Flip through the captivating shots below. 

The last photo was a screenshot of an introspective quote, “I am a contradiction, I may disappoint you.”

She recently released the visual to her latest platinum-selling single “Good Days,” and teased the release of her next single tentatively titled “Shirt.”

Paul Pierce has been all over Twitter today and it’s not exactly for the best of reasons. Last night, the former Boston Celtics star took to Instagram Live and could be seen getting twerked on by escorts, all while smoking and drinking up a storm. While this shouldn’t be seen as anything out of the ordinary, many people noticed that Pierce is married and even has a kid, which makes his behavior just a tad peculiar, to say the least.

NBA Twitter was clowning Pierce all night long and the jokes extended well into the morning. Fellow NBA stars are also commenting on the matter, including Kyle Kuzma, who hilariously called Pierce a “sicko” for all of his antics.

Kuzma has an interesting perspective on Pierce considering his teammate LeBron James, is constantly hated on by Pierce. Over the years, Pierce has been roasted for his opinions on LeBron and with this latest IG Live session, Kuzma was able to get in a jab on behalf of his teammate, which is always a welcomed scenario.

As for Pierce himself, he has yet to comment on the whole ordeal although we’re sure he is facing the consequences this morning. Needless to say, it was all very entertaining to watch.

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We’ve been waiting over a year for Black Widow, because the pandemic delayed its release. It’s crazy to think the team behind the movie has not leaked any MAJOR spoilers this whole time. Usually, when a film like this sits on the shelf for months, much less a year, the team that worked on it has some spillage. But Marvel has held this one close to its chest, which must mean there’s going to be some pretty big MCU movements that are connected through the film.

Black Widow is now being released on July 9th, and Marvel has dropped a new trailer for the film. The trailer features a grip of footage we’ve seen already, but longer cuts of them that reveal some new moments. We get to see Black Widow and Taskmaster fight during that skydiving scene that has been heavily promoted. Taskmaster is a supervillain that can learn and mimic any fighting moves he sees. This makes him a real problem for the Avengers, even though he is not really super-powered. It will be interesting to see how they handle the fight choreography for this one. Check out the new trailer for Black Widow below and let us know what you think!

DMX is a legend in the world of hip-hop. With countless classic albums and numerous iconic songs, DMX is a man that many fans hold near and dear to their heart, and rightfully so. Unfortunately, sad news came out of DMX’s camp today as it was revealed that he suffered an overdose last night while in New York. After being rushed to the hospital, doctors told TMZ that the rapper is currently in a vegetative state and has very little brain activity right now. It’s news that has left many saddened and this morning, fans were fearing the absolute worst. 

As soon as the news broke, numerous big names throughout the hip-hop and entertainment world took to Twitter where they offered their prayers and support for the legend. Rick Ross posted his prayers prior to the TMZ report, which is what led to a lot of social media confusion, at first. Regardless, Rick Ross had some kind words for DMX and many took notice.

Artists like Missy Elliott, Killer Mike, MC Hammer, Joe Budden, and many others all had similar messages for DMX, who helped to influence all of them. The artist has had his struggles with addiction over the years and many acknowledged just how dark of a disease addiction can be. DMX’s story is one that many people can relate to, which is what makes all of this support that much more authentic.

You can see what many had to say about the news, below.

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Late last year, G Herbo shocked his listeners when he was named in a $1.5 million federal fraud case. The Chicago rapper and his crew were accused of using stolen IDs to make luxury purchases like designer dogs, private jets, and exotic car rentals, eventually totaling $1.5 million. Herbo maintains his innocence and surrendered himself to authorities, being released conditionally shortly thereafter. Among the several conditions of his release was a “no contact” list of people he’s not allowed to speak to. According to new court documents obtained by The Shade Room, the rapper has successfully been granted an amendment to his “no contact” list.  

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“In order to comply with the Conditions of his Release and maintain his work in the music and entertainment industry, it is necessary and essential that Wright be permitted to contact Joseph Bowden, Diandre Davis, Kimberly Fernandez, Mykkel Nance and Deandre Woods because all individuals are directly involved in his work,” the documents obtained by the publication read.

The names included are his manager, his business partner, tour manager, and his brother, which makes sense considering an additional condition of his release is to maintain employment. As a recording artist, working without these crucial team members is quite difficult. His attorney also notes in the docs that Kimberly Fernandez is the defendant’s aunt and part-time personal assistant while Cecil Davis is his half-brother. 

“Additionally, the Government’s ‘No Contacts’ list includes Cecil Davis, who is Wright’s half-brother. Wright and Davis are potential guests at the same family events, and therefore, Wright respectfully requests that he be permitted to contact Davis,” his attorney wrote.

The judge in his case Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson approved the request, seemingly agreeing with his listed explanations.  

In other G Herbo news, who is due back in court in May, is expecting his second child with his current beau Taina Wiliams. We’ll keep you updated on further developments in G Herbo’s federal fraud case. 

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