Lil’ Kim Pens Heartfelt Congrats To Megan Thee Stallion & Beyoncé For Making Grammy History

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Both Megan thee Stallion and Beyoncé were among the big winners of the night, with Queen Bey becoming the most awarded women in awards show history after earning her 28th Grammy, and the Houston Hottie winning the coveted Best New Artist category. The ladies also made Grammy history by becoming the first pair of women to win the best rap performance category for their remix of Megan thee Stallion’s quarantine hit “Savage.” Trailblazer and rap veteran Lil’ Kim took to Instagram to pen a special congratulations to the pair for their monumental win. 


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Sharing a lighthearted snap of Bey and Meg the moment they took the stage to accept their award, Kim began, “SCREAMING CONGRATULATIONS‼️ To my 2 beautiful Queens ‼️”

She continued by first addressing Megan, letting her know how proud she is to see her take off this way. “I have watched how hard you worked since you stepped on the scene consistent with your work and your love. You are an amazing talent,” she gushed.

“Always keep your head to the sky and know you have made your Mommy proud! You deserve it all! May God continue to bless you,” she finished.

She addressed her “Queen Bee Soul Sister” Beyoncé next. ” I love you sooo much,” she wrote. “We came up together and as hard as I saw you work I always knew there was something special about you. You worked so hard to get to where you are and I knew that one day everything that you accomplished would be rewarded.”

“You deserve every bit of recognition that you receive and thank you for inspiring all women to be independent and strong. You are EVERYTHING. Thanks for my little screen time 😂 and including me with all of the strong women in the industry and always showing me love!! I love you BEYONDsay my Queen, Congratulations on making HISTORY,” she concluded. 


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Megan thanked Kim for the kind words in the comments, showing solidarity between the ladies of hip-hop we hopefully will continue to see.

Congrats to Megan and Bey again on making history! 

Tucker Carlson Is So Worried That ‘WAP’ Will ‘Hurt Our Children’ That He Played Nearly The Entire Grammys Performance

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Instead of responding to John Oliver calling him a “performatively outraged wedge salad,” Tucker Carlson returned to one of his favorite subjects during Monday’s episode of Tucker Carlson Tonight: “WAP” (it does not stand for “white angry pundit”). He’s just concerned for the children! Carlson first covered the Billboard-topping Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion single back in August, calling it “garbage” and “crap,” but he railed against it again following the Grammys. This time, he tied it back to “cancel culture.”

After showing a clip from the Grammys performance, Carlson sneered, “No more Dumbo. It’s too filthy. We get that instead.” (I’m not sure the issue with Dumbo is that it’s “filthy”…) After bring in Candace Owens, he added, “It is hard not to conclude that they are actively trying to degrade our culture and hurt our children.” Owens, who has a history with Cardi B, agreed with Carlson, calling “what we were looking at last night… a lesbian sex scene being simulated on television, and this is considered feminist.”

“I agree with you 100 percent in the assessment that this feels more sinister. This is starting to me to seem like it’s not even left or right, it’s not a political issue. This seems like an attack on American values, American traditions, and you’re actually actively trying to make children aspire to things that are grotesque,” Owens said, adding: “We are celebrating perversity in America.”

The best part of the segment, outside of Owens’ faux outage over Mr. Potato Head, is that despite the conservative commenters calling “WAP” the “destruction of American values,” footage from Cardi and Megan’s performance played over and over again. It’s objectively very funny to see Carlson’s befuddled face next to this:

Carlson summed up his thesis with: “Totally degrading. And the same people who make it will lecture you about ‘you hate women’ or something. Who hates women, really?” You can watch the segment here.

(Via the Daily Beast)

Drake Offers Major Praise For Bow Wow: ‘If It Wasn’t For You, There Wouldn’t Be No Me’

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It was revealed yesterday that Drake has done something that no other artist before him ever has: He had three songs — “What’s Next,” “Wants And Needs” featuring Lil Baby, and “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” with Rick Ross, aka the entirety of the Scary Hours 2 EP — simultaneously debut in the top three spots of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. That’s cause for celebration and Drake did so by shouting out another rapper who he credits as a major inspiration: Bow Wow.

After receiving the news, Drake decided to have a “1 2 3” party, which had everything from 1-, 2-, and 3-shaped balloons to a cake that had the top 10 of the Hot 100 chart printed on it. He shared some videos of the shindig on his Instagram Stories, including a clip of him and Bow Wow playfully chatting with each other and the camera. In another clip, he said of Bow Wow, “I had to link with Wizzle. Everybody wants to have drinks and everybody wants to celebrate and turn up and, you know, I just had to see Wizzle. I had to see Wizzle in person. If it wasn’t for you, there wouldn’t be no me. That’s why I’mma rock with y’all forever.”

Check out some clips of Drake’s celebration below.

Anderson .Paak Reacts To Making Hot 100 For The First Time

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If there has ever been a reason for Anderson .Paak to let fly a triumphant “Yes Lord!”, now is certainly the time. Following the release of his recent single “Leave The Door Open,” a joint effort from his and Bruno Mars’ new band Silk Sonic, Anderson quickly found himself basking the glow of the spotlight. Possibly more so than ever before, talented an artist though he may be. After all, there are few with as much universal appeal as Bruno Mars, a man with thirty gold, platinum, and diamond plaques to his name.

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A little over a week since its release, “Leave The Door Open” has since settled in and gotten cozy in the Hot 100, occupying a top-five position at that. In fact, were it not for Drake’s Scary Hours 2 occupying the first three spots, perhaps .Paak and Mars might have even debuted at number one. Either way, landing at four is an impressive milestone all the same. The placement marks the first of .Paak’s career, and the Aftermath signee recently took to Instagram to celebrate the milestone accordingly. 

“Ima stretch this goose neck to The moooon!!” captions .Paak, sharing some celebratory words on Instagram. “All I can say is thank you!!!! To have a song like this debut in the hot 100 ( my first song to ever make it up there ) is truly amazing. It can’t happen without hard work and yalls support. Thanks for pushing everyone to greatness @brunomars and showing us new heights! I’ll never come down!! Let’s keep rising! We love you for this!!! Y’all gonna have me faded all damn week!!”

Congratulations to Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars, and don’t be surprised to see their upcoming album succeed at the same pace as its lead single. Stay tuned for more information on that project as it surfaces.

Rich Brian Reflects On New Single “Sydney”

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Rich Brian quietly rebranded himself and has become one of the most well-respected and skilled artists in the game. The 21-year-old Indonesian rapper released one of the best projects of 2019 with his album The Sailor, following up with his 1999 EP last year. Fans have been patient as they wait for the 88rising-signed artist’s upcoming moves, which have arrived this week through the release of “Sydney”.

The new single marks the official return from Rich Brian, who reflects on the self-produced record. The song discusses his trips overseas, how he views himself as a legend, and everyone thinking they know him when, in reality, they don’t even know where his story starts. 

Listen to Rich Brian’s new song “Sydney” below and let us know what you think of it. Stay tuned for more new music from him this year.

Quotable Lyrics:

Man, my life cannot bother me, I did this sh*t properly
I didn’t let my problems break me, that sh*t f*cking guided me
Talkin’ bout you gon’ do this, and that, man speak with honesty
Your life is like a movie, but the trailer’s way too long to see
I don’t write lyrics, I be writing scriptures
My mouth is impulsive when I talk I never think first
I listen to Lil Wayne, his music is my English teacher
I show my love to legends that’s why I like my own pictures

OG 1985 “Neutral Grey” Air Jordan 1 Low Might Make Its Comeback in 2021

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The OG sneaker originally released in 1985 as one of NBA icon Michael Jordan‘s first shoes, looks to be making a huge comeback in 2021. The Air Jordan 1 Low “Neutral Grey” colorway is a blend of whites and grey, a shoe that can go with literally anything. The 2021 version, looks almost identical to […]

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Mick Jenkins & Kaytranada Reunite For “Designer Frames”

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The last we heard from Mick Jenkins, specifically in a concentrated dose, was upon the release of early 2020 gem The Circus. Though originally meant to be the prelude to a deeper conceptual narrative, Mick opted to let his project breathe, delaying the follow-up effort indefinitely. Today, the elite lyricist has decided to drop off a new loosie, reuniting with his longtime collaborator (and now Grammy-winning producer) Kaytranada for “Designer Frames.”

Released alongside a promise that his new album is “on the way,” Mick’s new release is a welcome reminder of how effortlessly he shines behind the mic. “I could give a fuck being Frank, I be laughing like I’m off the novocaine,” he spits, over Kaytra’s percussive arrangement. “Hold the weight of the team, I might have to do like Kappa, grab a cane / all the pain we ascertain from chocolate rain and acid rain.” When it comes to vocabulary and sheer scope of references, few can stand with Mick Jenkins in that department. 

Check out “Designer Frames” now, and keep a watchful eye for updates on Mick Jenkins’ third studio album as they surface.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

I could give a fuck being Frank, I be laughing like I’m off the novocaine
Hold the weight of the team, I might have to do like Kappa, grab a cane 
All the pain we ascertain from chocolate rain and acid rain

Drakeo The Ruler Proclaims Himself Best California Rapper After Drake Collab

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Somebody put in a call to Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Game and Kendrick Lamar. It may come as news to them that Drakeo The Ruler is the best rapper alive to come out of California. Drakeo The Ruler Makes A Bold Claim The L.A. mixtape assassin Drakeo The Ruler doesn’t have the fame of some […]

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Cardi B Responds To Candace Owens’ Suggesting ‘WAP’ Is Ruining American Society

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The biggest night in music took place over the weekend, of course not without a fair share of memorable moments. Beyoncé broke an all-time Grammys record by becoming the most decorated woman in the award show’s history after winning her 28th award. Cardi B and Megan thee Stallion laid down an unforgettable performance of their hit “WAP,” which has been accused of “glamorizing prostitution and stripping.” Chiming in on the discussion, political commentator Candance Owens further insinuated the sexually charged song is destroying America. 


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The conservative author went on Fox News to criticize Cardi and Megan’s racy Grammy performance, warning that the Bronx-bred artist’s song could bring an end to society as we know it. “You have the kids learning about critical race theory. They’re learning that they should aspire to be people like Cardi B. You see that fundamentally we are seeing the destruction of American values and American principles,” Owens said to Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Monday (March 15).

She continued, “It’s terrifying. I think parents should be terrified that this is the direction our society is heading towards. And again, we are weakening America… This is a weakening of American society. It feels like we are looking at corrosion; like we are about to see the end of an empire.”

Never one to shy away from facing her toughest critics directly on social media, Cardi didn’t seem too fazed by Owens’ criticism. “Yaaaayyyyyyy. WE MADE FOX NEWS GUYS!!! Wap wap wap,” wrote the 28-year-old. 

Of course, this is not the first time the song’s faced criticism either. Check out the full ‘WAP’ performance below if you didn’t get a chance to see it this weekend. 

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Lil Uzi Vert Loses Hope On Ever Winning A Grammy Award

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Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert isn’t putting too much hope into going home with a Grammy award – ever. The hip-hop star went online this week to acknowledge he isn’t a big believer in a music award from the prestigious annual ceremony landing in his favor. Lil Uzi Vert Loses Hope LUV went to his […]

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