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Fat Joe To Release Memoir ‘The Book Of Jose’

Fat Joe has become an author with the help of Roc Nation.

The Terror Squad leader announced his memoir titled The Book of Jose on Tuesday (April 5). Fat Joe’s book will be released by Roc Nation and Random House’s Roc Lit 101 in November.

“I’m proud to present my memoir– The Book of Jose,” Fat Joe wrote on Instagram. “This is my life unfiltered, the story of a kid growing up in the South Bronx’s unforgiving streets and how I became a multi-platinum-selling artist. #TheBookofJose comes out on 11/1, but you can pre-order your copy now from @roclit101!”

The Diggin’ in the Crates member wrote his memoir with the help of veteran music journalist Shaheem Reid. Fat Joe called the book “the most incredible read you ever read in your life.”

The Book of Jose is more than just a book about my career,” he said in a press statement. “It explores the darkest moments of my life — brushes with death, being locked up, losing friends, and dealing with depression — that shaped me as a man. I overcame significant adversity but I’m excited to be in a position to share my story and inspire others through my journey.”

Pre-order The Book of Jose via this link.

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The Weeknd Ponders A Name Change Inspired By Ye, FKA Kanye West

The Weeknd has teased fans by suggesting he might “pull a YE” and change his name.

The “Starboy” musician referred to Kanye West legally changing his name to Ye. He said he has considered switching his stage moniker to ABEL to better reflect his real name, Abel Tesfaye.

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“I feel like I should change my stage name to ABEL at this point,” he wrote on Twitter. “Maybe pull a YE and just legally change my name to ABEL. No last name. Like Madonna or Cher or Prince. I don’t know it seems like a lot.”

Trying out a possible name reference, The Weeknd added, “ABEL formally known as The Weeknd?”

John Legend supported the idea, writing, “ABEL is dope,” to which The Weeknd replied, “i’m tempted …”

In October 2021, a judge approved Kanye’s request to alter his legal name from Kanye Omari West to simply Ye.

Tory Lanez Sent To Jail For Tweeting Message To Megan Thee Stallion

Tory Lanez was handcuffed and detained for violating a protective order in his ongoing criminal case involving Megan Thee stallion.

Tory was in court today( April 5th ) for a hearing involving his felony assault case, where he is accused of shooting Megan in the feet after a party and the Hollywood Hills in July of 2020.

A judge ruled that Tory Lanez violated a gag order put in place last February of 2021, barring him from speaking about the situation with Megan.

The judge said Tory violated the protective order when he addressed the situation on his Twitter account this past February.

A back and forth broke out after another hearing related to the case. Megan Thee Stallion blasted an erroneous report by DJ Akademiks, who claimed Tory’s DNA was not found on a weapon.

Megan Thee Stallion replied after the report gained steam around the internet. The Houston rapper posted text messages from Tory Lanez, who appeared to be apologizing to her after the altercation.

That is when Tory replied, “Good Dick had me f###### 2 best friends and I got caught… that’s what I apologized 4… It’s sick how u Spun it tho.”

That simple explicative-filled tweet was enough to land Tory Lanes in the crosshair of the judge, who ordered the rapper held on $350,000 bail today.

Prosecutors also were concerned. Tory Lanez’s legal team was feeding information to DJ Akademiks. Tory’s lawyer Shawn Holly denied the leaks were coming from anyone on her team.

Tory Lanez is reportedly gathering the $350,000 bail as of press time. But for now, he remains in the custody of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.

Kid Cudi Snags Role As Detective In John Woo’s New Action Thriller

Kid Cudi has joined the cast of John Woo’s action-thriller “Silent Night.”

The rapper and “Don’t Look Up” actor is the latest to board the film, and he will star alongside Joel Kinnaman, Harold Torres, and Catalina Sandino Moreno.

In the film, Cudi, real name Scott Mescudi, will play a detective named Dennis Vassel, which centers around Kinnaman’s character Godlock. Godlock is a father on a mission to avenge his son, who was killed in the crossfire of gang violence on Christmas Eve.

“Silent Night” is being directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Woo, known for action movies such as “Face/Off” and “Mission: Impossible 2,” from a screenplay by Robert Lynn. The project is currently in production in Mexico City.

Executive producer Joe Gatta said of Cudi’s casting, “Based on what we’ve seen from set so far, it’s clear that Scott has a presence and gravitas that is incredibly captivating. He is a powerful addition, and perfect complement, to this stellar cast.”

In addition to his music career, Kid Cudi is a well-established actor, starring in films such as “Don’t Look Up,” “X,” and “Need for Speed.”

He recently announced that he would star in his feature directorial debut “Teddy,” which he also wrote. “Teddy” will go into production later this year and be released on Netflix next year.

Cpt Andrew Anderson’s “Coming Up” Stops Time For a Moment Until All There’s Left is the Song and You

“Coming Up” by Cpt Andrew Anderson, a new song was just published. As a result of its success, the song has amassed a considerable fan base. It became viral a few days after it was released. Because of the song’s catchiness and Andrew’s amazing musical abilities, this is a true work of art.

Cpt Andrew Anderson is a relative novice to the music industry, but his talent is anything but. Andrew has so far put out five tracks this year. Listening to them, you can hear Andrew’s efforts to evoke strong emotions in them. “Coming Up” is no different. Experts think it’s a great song for folks of any age.

It’s hard to get tired of listening to “Coming Up,” because it’s so catchy and upbeat. It doesn’t matter how many times you hear the music because something about it keeps you coming back to it. That’s a strong testament to Andrew’s skills.

Check out this wonderful music on Spotify here:

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Artist and Producer Momforkingss Keeps Climbing

Always keeping her dreams and visions at the forefront of everything she does, newcomer artist Momforkingss makes herself known throughout the music industry with the debut release of her first tracks.

Making music has been a new and exciting way for Momforkingss to really express herself and de-stress from everyday life. When the onset of the pandemic came and she had a little more time on her hands, she was really able to explore this hobby and turn it into a full-time passion project.

Momforkingss loves all things social media and really appreciates how she can connect with people worldwide and how it really makes it so there is no limit to who you can meet or what you can accomplish. Growing her platform on Instagram has taken her career to the next level, and her latest venture into music should be no different.

Fans are already responding well to her tracks, and she looks forward to releasing even more songs, connecting with her fans, and maybe even performing some live sets later in the year. In the meantime, she is mainly dedicated to getting better at her craft and perfecting it every chance she gets. 

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Lil Nas X Jokes And Says He Is No Longer Gay After Losing At Grammys

Lil Nas X has admitted that winning no awards at the Grammys on Sunday “hurt (his) feelings.”

The rapper was nominated for five awards at the 2022 Grammys, but won zero.

He sang in a video after the event, “I ain’t win no Grammys, that s### hurt my feelings, that s### finna make me cry… Zero out of five, that’s how many Grammys I won. That s### made me cry, that s### me cry.”

He also posted a series of photos on Twitter with fellow nominees Lady Gaga and Doja Cat, writing, “Can’t believe I lost all my grammys. I am now no longer gay!”

The following day, however, Nas seemed to have a different perspective about the loss on Twitter.

“Last night was my favorite performance yet. A fun night in general,” he tweeted. “We lost all our Grammys but that just means it’s time to go even harder! Love y’all.”

On Sunday, Nas performed a medley of his tracks “Montero (Call Me by Your Name),” “Industry Baby,” and “Dead Right Now” alongside Jack Harlow at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

The “Old Town Road” hitmaker was nominated for categories including Album of the Year for his debut album Montero and Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Music Video for “Montero (Call Me by Your Name).”

Artist and Producer TheRenelacad Is The One To Watch

Making waves throughout the music industry today, artist and producer TheRenelacad is letting people know exactly who he is inside and out as he releases new tracks that provide insight into his mind and soul. Pairing his hard work and determination with his relentless drive, TheRenelacad is one to watch in the music industry and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. 

Having built up a solid following on social media, TheRenelacad has a large audience who back him in all his ventures. The success he’s found is music has been an exciting ride, and he plans on continuing to put in time in the studio to perfect his craft and really find his voice as an artist. 

He knows that in this industry, it’s more about who you know than what you know, so he cherishes all the relationships he’s made and is networking any chance he gets. He has dreams of one day hopping on a collaboration with some of the top artists of today. 

Looking ahead, TheRenelacad is excited to get out in front of his fans, perform live music, and keep putting out tracks that make people want to dance. To hear more from TheRenelacad and stay up-to-date on his latest projects, you can check him out at the following links: 

https://www.instagram.com/renelacad/

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Meet Bigga$tate: The Freestyle Musician That Refuses to Lose

The music industry has been growing rapidly in recent advances in technology. Many artists have been able to successfully showcase their talent via various social media platforms. Along with having the chance to put themselves out there, they get support and confidence from their fans. However, the effort that’s required to bring a musical career to life is immense indeed. 

A hard-working, dedicated, and unique artist is Jonathan Henderson who is known as Bigga$tate. Going through major setbacks and struggles since childhood made him stronger as a person and an artist too. Jonathan has the ability to understand the value of the success he has been able to attain throughout these years.

Bigga$tate’s music is listed as #34 on iTunes Charts independently which is a great accomplishment. In addition, he has been offered more than $30 million in record deals. All of this took place amidst the pandemic. It might seem flashy from the outside but Jonathan truly knows what it took to find fame and success. 

Jonathan lived on the streets of Chicago for most of his growing-up years. He takes pride in the music he has been producing. Establishing himself as a lyricist and a freestyle artist was a dream come true for Bigga$tate. It has been a struggle but he continued in his independent music career and in a relatively short time he has made great strides and has found space for himself in the industry. 

A notable achievement in his music industry includes becoming Fornite’ first freestyle artist. Bigga$tate is also a philanthropist. He has been able to donate more than $100k to charities as well using sponsored apps. Another accomplishment was signing a deal with Empire and Sony. 

Bigga$tate’s journey is an inspiration for many upcoming artists around the globe. Starting as someone who was abandoned in his childhood was tough but today he has been able to find success with his music. Dedicated and passionate individuals like Bigga$tate are supported and loved by their fans for the music they create and the kind of people they are.

Performing in a sold-out International concert in Cancun, Mexico was another major highlight of his career. Moreover, Bigga$tate has performed at over three hundred shows in which he also shared the stage with many major artists of the music industry. 

Bigga$tate has transformed himself from a homeless teen to a famous rap artist today because of his resilience and hard work. The ability to keep going despite tough times had led Jonathan to where he is today. Many major brands have become his sponsors and the music he has produced has gained millions of streams.

One of his performances will soon be aired as a part of Netflix’s music event on the WorldStar Hip Hop Stage. Bigga$tate has been able to change his life completely just by his talent and sheer persistence. Artists like him are an inspiration for many young rap enthusiasts around the globe.

Danil Ka – a Promising Hip-Hop Artist Who Became a Sensation

Hip-hop is one of the most popular musical genres. Originally distributed in the US, it is now a globally recognized genre that is hugely popular. The hip-hop genre has millions of fans from all over the world. Currently, there are many directions of hip-hop, and new subgenres are emerging, for example, trap.

Nowadays, there are a huge number of young musicians seeking to make themselves known. In particular, hip-hop is getting an influx of new rappers.

It’s not enough just to have talent these days. To gain popularity, you need to bring something truly unique to the industry in order to attract the attention of the public. This is how the promising rapper Danil Ka appeared on the music scene. He challenges other established rappers with his captivating hip sound, blending trap and traditional hip hop sounds. He shows great talent in the way he seamlessly combines two sounds to create the unique, exciting, and addictive hip-hop sound that everyone is talking about.

The gifted rapper and recording artist emerged onto the hip-hop scene with plans to rise and dominate the mainstream. He started his career on YouTube, and a few years later he conquered millions on Tik Tok with his unique covers. In addition to his talent, Danil Ka shows what it takes to break into the industry. He is a hardworking and dedicated artist who is fully focused on making great music. He is fully focused on his musical career. Danil Ka is sure that the secret of success is not so much talent, but perseverance and the ability to work for yourself.

The path to success is always difficult, everyone has his own way, but there is no success without problems and mistakes. Problems are different, but if you do not give up and do not retreat from your goal, all problems can be solved.

There was no doubt about his musical talent. But finding oneself in music and creating a unique sound was a serious problem for Danil Ka. The solution to this issue took the musician several years, which he devoted entirely to music.

Now Danil Ka is one of the promising musical talents to keep an eye on in the coming days. He draws his musical inspiration from many hip hop heavyweights such as Lil Wayne, Eminem and 50 Cents. The talented rapper says these artists produce the perfect hip-hop sound that he wants to emulate and surpass. His goal is to go down in history as one of the great musicians.

Danil Ka believes that every artist can succeed if he has talent and purpose. The secret of success is the work done, it is hard everyday work. He encourages others not to give up on their dreams lightly, but to continue to succeed.

Danil Ka shares his dream to one day start his own label. He dreams of inspiring beginner musicians with his example not to give up and go towards his dream.

Feel the Passion of Parker Cohen in His New Single “Lights”

“Lights,” Parker Cohen’s latest song, is breaking streaming records all around the world. The song went on to become an instant smash, catapulting Parker’s career to new heights. Fans from all around the world have flocked to him and his fantastic music.

Parker Cohen has been involved with music since he was a youngster, as he was born in the center of house music. Over the years he’s been in the business, he’s watched the flow of music evolve and develop. As a result, he has a comprehensive grasp of how music functions and impacts people. His music expresses this to the greatest extent possible.

The song “Lights” was just published. Everyone was taken aback by the music, which defied all expectations. After listening to it, you will feel completely revitalized. It’s remarkable how big of an impact a simple restart can have.

You may listen to Parker’s new song here:

Follow Parker on Instagram @jparkercohen

How Tragedy Became The Catalyst For Underground Artist $way

Inspiration can arise from the most difficult of events. This dichotomy is what pushed Los Angeles area rapper $way to pursue his passion for music. In a recent personal interview, $way revealed, “I got into music because my best friend was murdered when I was 19. It really motivated me to go harder and work to be as great as he would want me to be.” $way grew up in the low-income apartment housing of Landover, Maryland, a place that he describes as there being “not much guidance and opportunity.” And so, when he got the chance, he moved to California to start a new path. Yet, he does not forget where he came from, regularly referencing his upbringing throughout his music. $way is currently an independent artist but has been gaining attention for his storytelling abilities. New music is in the works for the young artist, and he plans to drop an EP soon.

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Chris Rock’s Little Brother Says Will Smith Should Lose His Oscar

Chris Rock’s little brother Kenny is not rocking with Will Smith and does not accept the rapper-turned-actor’s apology.

In an interview with Los Angeles Times, Kenny Rock said that once the incident went viral, its repetition was traumatizing for him as a family.

“It eats at me watching it over and over again because you’ve seen a loved one being attacked, and there’s nothing you can do about it,” Kenny Rock said.

“Every time I’m watching the videos, it’s like a rendition that just keeps going over and over in my head,” he continued. “My brother was no threat to him, and you just had no respect for him at that moment. You just belittled him in front of millions of people that watch the show.”

The youngest Rock brother said the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences should take disciplinary action against Smith, including stripping his “Best Lead Actor” trophy for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, in the movie “King Richard.”

He further believes Smith should never be allowed at the ceremony again.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, at this year’s Oscar Awards, Will Smith slapped the comedian in the face during the live broadcast. The Grammy winner responded to a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head — a sore spot for the woman because she is suffering from a hair disease called alopecia.

“The joke was funny,” Kenny Rock said. “It wasn’t hilarious funny, but I know that if he knew that she had alopecia … he wouldn’t make a joke about that. But he didn’t know.”

Another issue was that Will Smith did not initially apologize to Chris Rock for the assault. Instead, he only offered the sentiment to the guests and the Academy.

“I might have looked at it differently had he initially apologized when he got on the stage and cried and accepted the award, but he didn’t, so, right there that tells me that it is something else,” Kenny Rock said.

Kenny is not the only sibling in the family to speak out. Tony Rock also had words.

Tony Rock, who is also a comedian, took to social media and shared very similar sentiments around the apology.

Chris Rock has six living brothers and sisters. The family suffered tragedy when brother Charles died in 2006.

Emerging Artist Wais Sarajzada Continues To Make Way In The Music World

When it comes to music, Wais Sarajzada considers himself to be an inventor. There aren’t many producers who are willing to experiment with new sounds, but Wais is one of them. His appreciation of several musical genres has influenced some unusual sounds. He also uses sampling to make music that is considered popular in Hiphop music.

It takes courage to go on any journey that leads to your ambition. Only the brave choose to know what they want to accomplish with their lives and then pursue it as a job. People are searching for instant success in today’s environment, which is dominated by technology. Unfortunately, there is no way around it. Hard effort and desire are essential in order to realize your full potential and accomplish what you love.

Wais Sarajzada wants to make a name for himself and become one of today’s music leaders. The artist understands that bringing himself and his brand to the forefront will need patience, networking, and exhibiting of his abilities. In addition, Wais Sarajzada being an independent artist says it’s difficult at the beginning but it gives him the freedom to create what he wants. It’s important for him to show his listeners what he wants to curate without any restrictions.

Furthermore, Wais wants you to have faith in yourself, work hard, and wait. Success is a journey, and you will be called upon when the moment is right. People will always tell you that you don’t have time, but that isn’t true if you are healthy and fit. You have plenty of time to do the right things at the appropriate times, listen to your intuition, and pursue your dreams.

Wais Sarajzada is a game-changer, an established talent who is quickly gaining recognition, and one thing is certain: his star power will continue to rise.

Cardi B’s ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ Becomes First Female Rap Album To Chart For 4 Years

Belcalis Almánzar Cephus continues to rack up impressive accolades. The 29-year-old Hip Hop entertainer, better known as Cardi B, just added another major milestone to her list of accomplishments thanks to Invasion of Privacy.

Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy album placed at #167 on the latest Billboard 200. That means the Bronx native’s debut studio LP has now spent four full years (208 weeks) on the chart.

IOP is the first album by a female rapper to remain on the Billboard 200 for that amount of time. It originally dropped back in April 2018, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 255,000 first-week units.

Last month, Cardi B also made history when Invasion of Privacy became the first album to have all its tracks certified Platinum. IOP is also the first album by a female rapper to have two Hot 100 #1 singles and two Diamond-certified singles.

Invasion of Privacy Made History Multiple Times

“Bodak Yellow” reached Diamond status in March 2021. “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J Balvin crossed the 10 million unit mark in December of that same year. Cardi also collected a Diamond Award for her contribution to Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You.”

Both “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It” have music videos in the 1 Billion View Club on YouTube. Invasion of Privacy also broke the record for the most-streamed female rap album in Spotify history.

In addition, IOP holds the honor of being the first album by a solo female rapper to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Plus, the Recording Industry Association of America certified Invasion of Privacy as 3x-Platinum in April 2019.

The Invasion of Privacy singles “Be Careful” and “Bartier Cardi” featuring 21 Savage are presently triple Platinum as well. Cardi B’s only official album also includes contributions by Migos, Chance The Rapper, Kehlani, YG, and SZA.

YK Osiris Announces “Looking For My Girl” Contest

YK Osiris partnered with the BLK dating app for a new contest. By winning the “Looking For My Girl” sweepstakes, a lucky fan will get an exclusive experience in Los Angeles.

Two women will get the chance to meet the “Worth It” singer in person. Plus, YK Osiris will also provide the winner with an opportunity to listen to some of his soon-to-be-released music. 

“@Meet_BLK and I are flying out 1 lucky female winner and a friend to go on an exclusive dinner in LA with me and one of my boy’s on April 23rd,” wrote YK Osiris on Instagram.

He added, “Let me wine and dine you while we talk about life, relationships and listen to some of my new music that I am about to release! Download BLK app, and find my pic to participate before April 7th Link in bio! #BLKPartner #BLK #BLKexclusive.”

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YK Osiris (born Osiris Jahkail Williams) dropped his breakout hit “Worth It” in 2019. The single went on to receive 3x-Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.

“Worth It” and “Worth It (Remix)” with Tory Lanez and Ty Dolla $ign both live on The Golden Child album. That 2019 Def Jam release also featured Kehlani, Russ, and Jah Vinci. The Golden Child is certified Gold.

In recent years, YK Osiris became a social media star. He repeatedly finds his name in the blogs for gambling with other celebrities. The 23-year-old Jacksonville native admitted he does not “make smart bets” which has caused him to owe a lot of people money.

Lil Baby Thanks Kanye West & The Weeknd For His First Grammy Win

Global music superstars Kanye “Ye” West and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye were not at this year’s Grammy Awards. However, both artists won another golden gramophone on Sunday for the Donda single “Hurricane” along with Dominique “Lil Baby” Jones.

Kanye West now has won 24 Grammys throughout his career. The Weeknd has four Grammys. Lil Baby’s Best Melodic Rap Performance victory at the 2022 ceremony is his first Grammy win following eight nominations.

Previously, Lil Baby earned noms at the 62nd Annual Grammys and 63rd Annual Grammys. The 27-year-old rapper took to Instagram to thank Kanye West and The Weeknd for helping him get his first Grammy Award this year.

“One thing I know is, the real can’t wait for the real win!!! I appreciate every single person who wants us to win. I say Us cause s### be for ‘All Of Us💙💙💙,'” wrote Lil Baby on his Instagram Story.

Lil Baby’s “The Bigger Picture” scored Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song nominations last year. He performed the popular protest song at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards alongside fellow Atlanta rapper Killer Mike and political activist Tamika Mallory.

The Weeknd became an outspoken critic of the Grammy Awards and the Recording Academy after being snubbed for nominations in 2020. He referred to the process as “corrupt” and called for “industry transparency.” The Weeknd then essentially boycotted the Grammys.

The Recording Academy supposedly pulled Kanye West from Sunday night’s event. Reports claimed West’s “concerning online behavior” was the reason the Donda album creator got disinvited to the Grammys.

Donda was up for the coveted Album Of The Year award but lost to Jon Batiste’s We Are. Kanye West’s “Jail” did win Best Rap Song. With twenty-four total victories, West tied Jay-Z as the most-awarded Hip Hop artist in Grammy history.

Idris Elba Says He’s “Probably Too Old” To Play James Bond But Could Star As A 007 Villain

Idris Elba has been tipped to star as James Bond for years, and although the calls for him to replace Daniel Craig have recently gotten louder, the man himself says the time has passed, he’s “probably too old” to play James Bond. 

Idris Elba would make history as the first Black James Bond if cast in the titular role of the famous spy movies, something he has concerns about. Nonetheless, he also has expressed his desire to play the character in recent years, but producers may have missed their shot.  

Idris Elba Said 007 Can’t Be 60 And Chasing Bad Guys

When questioned about the Bond links, Idris explained: “I am 50 this year. Let’s say you sign up for three films – nobody wants to see Bond giving chase or beating up guys when he is 60. I am probably too old to take on the role now,” he added.  

However, Idris Elba hasn’t ruled out appearing in a Bond movie at some point. He told British tabloid The Sun newspaper: “If there was a chance to be involved and the role was right for me, why not? It would be incredible to be a Bond villain.” 

While the British actor has turned his sights away from playing James Bond, the franchise producer Barbara Broccoli said he’s still in the running. “We know Idris … he’s a magnificent actor,” Broccoli said. She also revealed that he has “been part of the conversation,” although, “it’s always difficult to have a conversation when you have somebody else in the seat.” 

Now that Daniel Craig has officially vacated the spot, Broccoli who back in 2018 declared, “It is about time a Black actor is the next James Bond,” may want to reach out to Idris Elba before it’s too late.  

Meanwhile, Idris Elba, the former star of “The Wire,” addressed the rumors that he was quitting acting for music.  

“I make music a lot, and I have pretty much [throughout] my entire career as an actor,” Idris said during an interview with Hello Magazine. “But the last few years we’ve all been at home a lot more haven’t we? And we all sort of just reassessed our lives a little bit, I love music and it’s my happy space.” 

He continued: “So, I’ve had a lot more chance to actually make music. I’m not giving up acting,” he declared. “I’m definitely going to put out more music and I just love the process of making music.” 

Future Teases Dropping New Album

Future has not released an official studio LP since 2020’s High Off Life. It appears the Freebandz leader is ready to let loose another full-length project.

Early this morning, Future teased dropping a collection of new music. The Atlanta-bred rap star mentioned on Twitter that fellow Atlanta rapper Young Scooter had a request for him.

“Scooter said drop album this month 🤔,” tweeted Future at 2:21 am ET. Around two hours later, the Epic recording artist also tweeted, “Major heat coming fast.”

High Off Life came out in May 2020. The former #1 album features Travis Scott, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Drake, Lil Durk, Meek Mill, Doe Boy, DaBaby, and Lil Baby.

Future’s catalog includes other chart-topping projects such as DS2, Evol, Future, Hndrxx, and The Wizrd. He also created What a Time to Be Alive with Drake, Super Slimey with Young Thug, Wrld on Drugs with Juice WRLD, and Pluto x Baby Pluto with Lil Uzi Vert.

Additionally, Future went on a historic mixtape run between 2014 and 2015. The Trap music legend dropped the classic tapes Monster, Beast Mode, and 56 Nights during that period. Plus, Purple Reign landed in 2016.

Latto Celebrates Earning First Top 5 Song With “Big Energy”

Atlanta-raised rapper Latto has one of the most popular songs in America. “Big Energy” climbed to #3 on Billboard‘s latest Hot 100 chart, giving the RCA recording artist her first Top 5 entry.

Latto’s highest-charting single jumped from #11 to #3. “Big Energy” also increased by 146% in digital sales. The track now sits at #2 on the Digital Song Sales chart.

In addition, “Big Energy” currently leads the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. This is the first time Latto topped both of those weekly rankings.

“Big Energy” lives on Latto’s 777 album. That project includes features by 21 Savage, Lil Wayne, Childish Gambino, Lil Durk, Nardo Wick, and Kodak Black.

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Latto got a boast for “Big Energy” when R&B/Pop legend Mariah Carey jumped on an official remix. DJ Khaled also appears on the new version of the song.

“Thank you God!! Thanks Jackpots thanks Lambs and last but definitely not least thank you, Mariah!!! 🦋🎰 Keep streaming! And This was without a full tracking week! Wtf!!!!!,” tweeted Latto on April 4.

Latto later added, “Im just so happy to be top 3 rn!!!! Lol but yes We can still go #1 next week Lambs and Jackpots don’t give up!! 🦋🦋🎰🎰.” She returned to Twitter to also post, “The fact ‘Big Energy’ debuted on the Bubbling Under Chart and is now top 3 on Hot 100 is wildddddd.”