Ghanaian-born Nigerian music star, Gibril Adedayo Hassan Mansaray, known by his stage name Gibrilville, has released the much-anticipated video for his hit song titled ‘Dididaada’, a complementary visual for the afrobeat track. The vitality and diversity of the music are captured in the ‘Dididaada’ music video.
Gibrilville is one of the frontier artists pushing Afrobeats sounds globally. With the artwork for the music video featured on Billboards in the USA and Ghana, the singer aspires to make a great impact with the song ‘Dididaada’. Already accumulating over 336,000 streams on Spotify alone, ‘Dididaada’ was written in collaboration with fellow Ghanian-Romanian musician Wanlov the Kubolor, and produced by Nigerian producer Jaysynth to create a dynamic and energetic contemporary production.
Paying homage to his Ghanaian roots, the singer chants ‘Ghana Dididaada’ translating from the Asante language to ‘Ghana shall eat forever.’ This metaphor is showcased in the song through an array of languages and lyrics in Twi, English, French, and Pidgin. The opening shots are filmed from the perspective of a camcorder, the red light flashing as it records Gibrilville entering a secret code into the wall. The wall slides open, revealing a bright world for Gibrilville to enjoy. With a dazzling pink backdrop, acoustic guitars hung on the bamboo wall, luscious green vegetation placed around the room, Gibrilville is poised on a seat in the middle, surrounded by beautiful women who sensually dance around him, flirtatious and alluring.
Colorful clothing and bright backdrops offer a rainbow for the camera, an enticing reflection of the energetic music, while the seductive silhouettes of the women continue to enter. Transitioning between orange and pink backgrounds, there is playfulness to the visuals, especially when the scene changes and the use of mirrors and fluorescent light adds new flavors. The women, now dressed in bright suits and bow ties, dance around Gibrilville, inviting viewers to join the flamboyant party.
With a tumultuous past far behind him, ‘Dididaada’ feels like a celebration of Gibrilville’s life, free from the restraints of hardship and challenges. Now only a euphoric future lies ahead, and perhaps ‘Dididaada’ is the song to commence the next chapter of Gibrilville’s life. Directed by Nigerian music director Kamhabit, the music video for ‘Dididaada’ is a vibrant and seductive composition, shot in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Bay Area is home to a slew of endless talent, from Too Short to E-40 to the late Mac Dre. And while they always have their own movement, C0LDGAME is here to prove why exactly he’s up next.
Hailing from Oakland, California, the rising star first fell in love with music after school with his friends, oftentimes recording each other and eventually becoming the ringtones for all his peers.
Recently voted Top 10 Rappers from the Bay, C0LDGAME has been through a lot to get to where he is now, overcoming adversity and always striving to do better. Having been in and out of jail, the recording artist knew music would be his ticket out of trouble, dedicating his waking hours to perfecting his craft. With his “Django Freestyle,” soon audiences would catch on to the talent that is C0LDGAME.
C0LDGAME states he’s “just a gangbanger from the East Bay, trying to make it out the situation I’m in.”
Fast forward to today, C0LDGAME returns with his newest banger titled “Duckin Smoke,” reeling in the one and only Boosie. The record boasts an infectious hook that will immediately get stuck in your head, while C0LDGAME pushes his #DuckinSmokeChallenge on TikTok and socials. This new single holds fans over until the release of his newest album titled Absconding.
AllHipHop: How would you describe your sound?
C0LDGAME: Easiest way to describe it to me is turnt up. I keep it gangsta in all my music.
AllHipHop: What was it like growing up in Oakland/San Leandro?
C0LDGAME: Oakland is like any other hood. Growing up in Oakland taught me everything I know. Even though the decisions I made weren’t the best choice, Oakland raised me to be the person I am today.
AllHipHop: Biggest influences to date?
C0LDGAME: A lot of people, Boosie and Webbie at their prime. Lil Wayne. Bay Area: DB the General, Jay Stylis, Mac Dre. I was a big Plies fan for a minute, he makes me bring the goon out.
AllHipHop: What did “Django Freestyle” do for your career?
C0LDGAME: I always knew I’d do music, but after I did some time and my song “Django Freestyle” went crazy, I really started to take music more seriously and put money towards my craft. “Django Freestyle” sparked a growth in my fan base. I already had fans in Cali who showed a lot of love, but “Django Freestyle” gave my career momentum.
AllHipHop: You just released “THEY HATE SLEAZE,” what inspired this record?
C0LDGAME: “They Hate Sleaze” is a song for the haters. Hate is something most rappers experience, and as an artist I have a lot of them. I really just popped my s### on this track.
AllHipHop: How was it linking with Boosie on “Duckin Smoke”? How’d that collab happen?
C0LDGAME: The label I’m signed to 3GEntertainment and Jay Cooper, Boosie’s manager, made the link up happen. It was dope and we shot the video in his house. Working with a legend was the highlight for real, he did the verse in 20 minutes. We shot the video right after and he remembered his whole verse. It was a cool experience to be around someone who has the influence that they do and to see how they move.
AllHipHop: What is it you want fans to get from your story?
C0LDGAME: I want my fans to learn that you can really do anything if you grind hard enough. Life will throw a lot of things at you, good and bad. It’s how you come out of what you go through that matters.
AllHipHop: How was it working with Baby Stone Gorillas recent project, “Baby5xne Gorillas”?
C0LDGAME: That was a blessing. Their project was loaded with people making noise like Wallie The Sensei and my hit was on there with the rest. Track #7 “With That.” Once I’m out, we’re linking up for the video.
AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio?
C0LDGAME: Something cold to drink, some shrooms, and a crazy beat.
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AllHipHop: How was it working with OJ Da Juiceman?
C0LDGAME: OJ Da Juiceman is dope. I met up with him at the studio with an open verse and we ended up making a whole other song. His verse goes crazy and the song is a banger.
AllHipHop: What can we expect from your forthcoming debut album?
C0LDGAME: My album is coming in two parts. ‘Absconding’ Part 1 will be released in a few weeks and the features on the tape are crazy. Fans can expect hit after hit with this project, I’ve been ready to release it for a while.
AllHipHop: I see you got features with Sukihana and Derez De’Shon.
C0LDGAME: Making tracks with Sukihana and Derez De’Shon was dope. Sukihana happened with the help of Jay Cooper. I laid down this crazy single called “Pretty Please” and we knew that she would be the perfect person to have jump on it. We got this crazy dope hit with Derez too, it was cool linking up with him. We used to talk on the phone a lot then 3G and Jay Cooper made the feature happen.
AllHipHop: Goals yourself as an artist at this point of your career?
C0LDGAME: To make a name for myself and leave a legacy for my kids. To make it out, get home and make enough money for generational wealth. To be the stepping stones for the people that I got behind me.
Awich is beyond dope. She’s a beacon of light from Japan that shines all the way to Hip-Hop’s birthplace. The Okinawa-born Hip-Hop artist has had a long journey until this point and shows no signs of weakening. In fact, it seems like she is getting stronger and stronger. Her new album, Queendom, explores a number of topics, themes and sounds. One thing is for sure, she’s here to take her movement global.
It all began so simple, to quote her brothers from Staten Island.
Born Akiko (亜希子) Urasaki, took on a shorted version of her birth name’s meaning – Asia Wish Child. She grew up on Hip-Hop largely due to the presence of a U.S. military base in Okinawa. After gravitating to the likes of Tupac, she fell for Hip-Hop and the crush never ended. Oddly, she learned a lot of her English studying ‘Pac. She eventually moved to Atlanta after she graduated high school in Okinawa.
She soon was married with a child, but tragedy followed. Her American spouse was murdered and she found herself back in Japan, a college graduate and professional. Upon her return, she began to meld all of her senses, talents and experiences into her career.
Her first full album, 2017’s Yentown, which foreshadowed where we are today. Queendom, her latest, has Awich flowing in Japanese, Okinawan and English, with a sound that is destined to go global. Her perspective matches her sound and her ambition. The 30-something is no rookie and she is here to claim her space in the culture.
Chuck Creekmur aka Jigsaw and the Queen of Japanese Hip-Hop talk about all things Awich. Check out the video below.
Born on the 15th of November in the year 1998 ANDI is a singer and songwriter currently scheduled for the release of his new single “Sick of you”. But before we get to know more about it let’s take a look into who ANDI really is and what he stands for to a true music enthusiast.
ANDI has a long and complex past having grown up to be someone who considered music to be his true calling in life. In high school, ANDI put his passion into motion and found a niche for himself by participating in talent shows and becoming recognized for his singing skills as well as his stage presence- especially amazing for someone who was still in High School. Soon, ANDI found himself attracted to the world of K-Pop and traveled to South Korea to pursue it.
However, a new environment made up of a foreign language as well as culture stunted ANDI’s development. Although one might think that this made ANDI give up on his dream it was simply another stepping stone to him finding his true voice and developing a style of his own. Around 8 years back ANDI finally had the spotlight shine on him when he attracted a lot of new fans with his song Lonely Child where he included genres of synth-pop and EDM.
At present with years of practice and hard work ANDI’s voice has taken on a melodious touch that only comes from constant usage and features a wide vocal range. ANDI’s progress as a singer has taken it to the next level and allowed him to make a mark in almost all genres of music whether it be a heartful ballad or an upbeat pop song. However, this is only the physical transformation that ANDI underwent. A person’s value comes not only from his applicability but also from who he is as an individual. Similarly, for ANDI his time in the industry has helped him improve his mentality.
The progress made hasn’t necessarily been only unidirectional in nature but has come from a better understanding not only of the market and its target audience but also a closer connection with himself. All this is what is represented in “Sick of you” meaning it is a metaphor for how people living in present-day society are often mentally disconnected from who they truly are.
So, what are you waiting for? ANDI is as excited to show you his transformation as you are to check it out. Make sure to stream “Sick of you” soon!
This practice is so controversial that many have referred to it as the “Great Firewall of China,” a 21st-century take on the Great Wall of China, which can be seen from outer space.
This internationally streamed performance, of course, violated the strict internet regulations of the red nation.
Some fans tuned in on the app WeChat and Chinese officials attempted to cover up the Grammy award winner’s behind with a black floating square. However, that was an epic fail as Megan thee Stallion and her scantily clad dancers were gyrating so fast that the poor censorship bar could not keep up.
Authorities also tried to co-opt the title for her hit song with Cardi B and call it “Wet Ass Puxi” instead of the rap song’s actual name.
One fan captured the farcical attempt on Twitter, captioning it, “Coachella is also being livestreamed via WeChat. Apparently, this performance not only made censors sweat, everyone was also joking that they’re singing a song about Shanghai Puxi District. #MeganTheeStallion#Shanghailockdown“
Coachella is also being livestreamed via WeChat. Apparently, this performance not only made censors sweat, everyone was also joking that they're singing a song about Shanghai Puxi District. #MeganTheeStallion#Shanghailockdownpic.twitter.com/2ltSqzFC9c
Rapper A$AP Rocky ran into trouble today (April 20th) when he returned from Barbados after spending time on the island with his pregnant girlfriend Rihanna.
According to reports, the rapper, born Rakim Mayers, was put in handcuffs and arrested when his private plane landed At LAX.
According to NBC News 10, A$AP, Rocky is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department over a shooting in November of 2021.
A victim accused the world-famous rap star of shooting at him during an altercation on the street.
The victim claims A$AP Rocky shot at him three or four times. One of the bullets grazed the victim’s left hand.
The 33-year-old rapper was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with a gun.
The shooting is the latest legal mess for A$AP Rocky. In June 2019, the rap star landed behind bars in Sweden after he and his entourage beat up two men on the street.
The rapper was detained in Stockholm for over a month. His detainment became an international crisis when then-President Donald Trump decided to intervene.
“I kinda was scared that Trump was going to f### it up,” the rap star said in the new documentary “Stockholm Syndrome. “But then on the other hand, I’m just like, ‘That’s what’s up, man!'”
The rapper was eventually found guilty and given a suspended sentence.
Blac Chyna’s mother has been barred from the courtroom for the duration of her trial against Kris Jenner and three of her daughters.
Ahead of the opening statements in the court case in which Chyna, real name Angela White, is suing the Kardashian-Jenner family for defamation, the reality TV star’s mother Tokyo Toni – also known as Shalana Hunter – went on an Instagram Live rant.
According to People, Michael Rhodes, a lawyer representing the Kardashian family, claimed Toni’s video included “veiled physical threats.”
Chyna’s lawyer Lynne Ciani agreed: “I can’t control her mother… My client wants a fair trial. I already told her it was unacceptable, and she can’t be in the courtroom.”
In allegations dating back to 2017, the model claimed her E! reality TV series, “Rob & Chyna,” was canceled after Kris made a false assault allegation against her.
In the lawsuit, Chyna sued Kris and her daughters Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner for defamation and intentional interference with a contract. Representatives for the TV personalities have denied the allegations.
Chyna shares her five-year-old daughter Dream with ex-partner Rob Kardashian.
U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright ruled in favor of a producer and songwriter named Tyler Armes in his publishing conflict with pop star Post Malone.
According to Billboard, Judge Wright said he believes Armes should be able to prove his claim in the court of law that he contributed substantially to the hit song “Circles,” recorded during a studio session in August of 2018.
Wright believes Armes should be able to fight to establish co-credit with producer Frank Dukes and Post Malone on the song.
The “Rockstar” artist wanted to have the claim dismissed, arguing that in the studio, Armes had no “veto power” in the session and thus was ineligible to get songwriting credit.
The judge said, “While Dukes may have controlled the laptop, nothing suggests that he or Post possessed any special veto or decision-making power that Armes did not.”
“Armes’s evidence, if credited, supports the finding that the three musicians shared equal control in the session, making nonhierarchical contributions to a unitary whole,” Judge Wright declared.
Post Malone still does not believe the evidence supports Armes should get the credit he is asking for, which grant him an equal third of the song that has well over 2.9 billion in cumulative radio airplay audience and 732 million U.S. streams as well as 457,000 downloads, according to Billboard.
What helped Armes’ case was a text message to Post Malone’s manager Dre London submitted to the court that read, “Just showed Posty the message/ He said he remembers/ U played a tune on the bass then he played more of it after.”
“VH1 Couples Retreat” returns with a nod to some of Hip-Hop’s favorite couples, hoping to unpack the problems in their relationships on television.
The following celebrity couple will keep fans on the edge of their seats: Ronnie DeVoe and Shamari DeVoe, Claudia Jordan and boyfriend KJ, Nick Young and Keonna, Styles P and his wife Adjua, and Jess Hilarious and her boyfriend, Daniel.
The network promises that “during a week-long vacation, “Couples Retreat” cast members will take part in an honest and uncensored conversation on how celebrity couples showcase the challenges and triumphs of their relationships, navigating the complex waters of love, heartache, and communication.”
To make “Couples Retreat” even more interesting, the host for the season will be comedian Michael Blackson and his fiancée Rada. Also added to the show are some relationship experts and life coaches, actress AJ Johnson and NBA champ John Salley.
This is not the first time Styles P and Adjua have worked out their issues on screen. In 2020, they appeared on We TV’s “Marriage Bootcamp: Hip Hop Edition.”
The A&E Network will premiere the new documentary series Origins of Hip Hop on Monday, May 30 before moving to Tuesdays on June 6. Mass Appeal’s forthcoming program will profile the careers of several legendary rap acts.
Origins of Hip Hop will explore the contributions of Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Eve, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, and Uncle Luke. Each rapper will reflect on their personal journeys and artistic evolutions.
“All the Way Up” hitmaker Fat Joe is featured in the first episode. Hip Hop icon Nasir “Nas” Jones takes on the role of narrator for the upcoming eight-installment docuseries.
“Origins of Hip Hop expands our boundary-pushing nonfiction programming slate and celebrates the artists and sounds that have helped define a genre and culture,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming for A&E.
Bryant adds, “Alongside our partners at Mass Appeal, we are excited to elevate the voices and stories of this incredible group of artists who helped create and continue to shape the genre today.”
A&E Will Also Present An Origins of Hip Hop-Associated Podcast
This May, A&E will also launch an accompanying podcast to the Origins of Hip Hop series. That show will continue the network’s conversation around the impact of Hip Hop culture.
Origins of Hip Hop is produced by Mass Appeal for A&E. Peter Bittenbender and Slane Hatch serve as executive producers for Mass Appeal. Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro, and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E.
Mass Appeal’s content portfolio also features theHip Hop 50programming which runs on Showtime. The Nas-backed original digital shorts, unscripted shows, and documentaries celebrate the anniversary of Hip Hop’s creation through 2023.
“I got a whole lawyer team,” said Benzino during an interview with It’s Tricky With Raquel Harper. “I got a whole firm that’s getting ready to sting n##### in their a#######… Everybody that defamed me and slandered me is getting ready to get sued.”
TMZ caught up with DJ Envy and Gia Casey in New York City. A cameraperson for the outlet asked The Breakfast Club radio show co-host about Benzino’s supposed plans to file a defamation of character lawsuit against 50 Cent.
“I don’t know what he would sue 50 for. I mean, 50’s my brother and I think everybody knows that, but I don’t know why [Benzino] would sue. What is he suing 50 for?” asked DJ Envy.
The 44-year-old media personality added, “I don’t know what [Benzino’s] love life is or his sex life is, but if it was public, I don’t think you can sue somebody. I think that would be kinda difficult. Don’t you? I think so. But I don’t know. You could sue anybody for anything in today’s age. But I mean, good luck.”
DJ Envy also told TMZ he did not have an answer for 50 Cent’s recent online attack against Jay-Z. However, the Hampton University graduate did state, “When I say [50 Cent is] my brother, you know when you’re brother can’t do nothing wrong? He can’t do nothing wrong in my book.”
Both DJ Envy and 50 Cent are Queens natives who came up in New York City’s Hip Hop scene around the same time in the late 1990s/early 2000s. This week saw 50 promote the Caseys’ Real Life, Real Love book on his Instagram page. The @50cent IG account has over 27 million followers.
April 20 has become an unofficial holiday for marijuana enthusiasts. For this year’s 420, the 300 Entertainment label and Young Thug’s Young Stoner Life Records present an immersive hybrid event.
The lineup includes Lil Keed, Yak Gotti, Tooley, OMB Peezy, B Slime, FN DaDealer,T-Shyne, and No Savage. Additionally, 420 Online Experience offers NFTs and limited-edition physical merchandise.
The online activation contains a never-before-seen game inspired by Young Thug’s Punk album. It also has a Young Stoner Life arcade with retro games inspired by Gunna’s “Too Easy,” Strick’s “Yacht Club,” and Lil Keed’s Trapped On Cleveland 3.
Plus, the International Stoners Association is presenting an in-person event at Jardin Dispensary in Las Vegas. The celebration includes a meet-and-greet with Young Stoner Life rappers, a limited-edition sneaker collaboration with Kool Kiy, and a similar claw machine to one that is featured on the digital platform.
People attending the in-person International Stoners Association presentation will receive aPOAP NFT. Online users will receive a virtual-exclusive NFT. The digital lounge will also provide access to the 300 gift shop and the Kool Kiy sneaker collaboration.
300 Entertainment/Young Stoner Life released Young Thug’s second studio LP,Punk, in October 2021. Punk debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. 300 also backed other chart-topping YSL projects such as Gunna’s DS4Ever and the Slime Language 2 compilation.
The family feud involving Benzino and Coi Leray continues to play out on social media. The father and daughter have been gossip fodder for months as Leray prepared to release her debut album.
Coi Leray’s Trendsetter finally arrived on April 8, but that did not stop the family members from bickering in front of the world. The latest round in the discord happened yesterday afternoon.
“[What] makes you weirdos think you could ever tell me or have an opinion about me and my daughter?” tweeted Benzino. “Think about what type of mental illness one must have to do that. Y’all entire lives will be wasted commenting on s### you don’t know. Smh what type of mind and life is that?”
While Benzino was taking aim at trolls online, Coi Leray decided to call out her own father on Twitter. She responded to Zino by tweeting, “You want me to post these screenshots of what you said to me? Or you wanna just chill or go get help? Lmk.”
You want me to post these screen shots of what you said to me? Or you wanna just chill or go get help? Lmk
Back in February, Benzino nearly cost Coi Leray the chance to have a Nicki Minaj feature on Trendsetter. The former co-owner of The Source magazine spoiled the collaboration before it was officially announced.
“I’mma need you to sit the f### down, grab you some popcorn, enjoy the show, and clap for me when it’s time to clap for me. Alright, Daddy? Don’t worry. I told him this before I hopped online,” expressed Leray at the time.
Coi Leray’s “Blick Blick!” with Nicki Minaj did make it onto the project. The song peaked at #37 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 during its three-week run on the chart. However, Trendsetter only managed to reach the #89 position on the Billboard 200.
The reported low sales for Trendsetter also caused Benzino to address his relationship with his daughter. The @iambenzino Instagram page made fun of Coi Leray’s debut album opening with less than 20,000 first-week units. However, Benzino claimed he does not run that account.
Up-and-coming rapper Rubi Rose found herself as a target of the Barbz. Nicki Minaj’s diehard fanbase took issue with Rose’s comments about the “Anaconda” hitmaker.
During a conversation with theBig Facts Podcast, Rubi Rose spoke about preferring to date men who make more money than her. She then referred to Nicki Minaj’s relationship with Kenneth Petty.
“If they don’t [make more money than me], we can work on it,” said Rose. “I will help, of course, but I don’t want to be the man in the relationship, but I will. I see Nicki Minaj is happy.”
The Shade Room posted a clip from Rubi Rose’s interview with Big Facts Podcast on Instagram. Later, Rose jumped into TSR‘s comment section to walk back her statements about Nicki Minaj.
“Aht aht! I didn’t mean it in a disrespectful way at all…. I was just saying you can be happy with a man who makes less than you. I’ll say Britney Spears next time…🥲,” wrote Rose.
In addition, Rubi Rose used her own Instagram page to pay homage to Minaj. The 2021 XXL Freshman Class member posted a photo of herself with a caption that read, “After all of that surgery u are still ugly & that is what getsss me☺️🤭.”
That line is from Nicki Minaj’s recent “We Go Up” single featuring Fivio Foreign. Some listeners believe that particular bar by Minaj is a diss directed at her longtime rival Cardi B. It is not clear if Rose attempted to get back in the Barbz’s good graces by taking a light jab at their least favorite female rapper.
Little Simz announced she had had to cancel her North American tour explaining that going ahead would leave her in a “huge deficit” financially and cause too much mental stress.”
The British-Nigerian rapper planned to start her 10-date tour in May but will now postpone the shows to a later date.
“Hey guys, due to unforeseen circumstances I’ve been left with no option but to reschedule my US tour. I take my live shows seriously and would only want to give you guys nothing but the best of me,” she announced in a statement.
The tour was in support of Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, which AllHipHop named one of the “absolute best” albums of 2021.
“Being an independent artist, I pay for everything encompassing my live performances out of my own pocket,” she explained. “Touring the US for a month would leave me in a huge deficit.”
Despite wanting to go ahead with the tour, Little Simz admitted that it would also take a toll on her mental health.
“As much as this pains me to not see you at this time, I’m just not able to put myself through that mental stress.”
She continued: “It’s important for me to speak my truth about this and be honest. I appreciate the love and excitement you guys have for seeing me live. Rest assured I will be there soon, back bigger and better.
Little Simz Is Working On New Music
However, Little Simz the rapper/Top Boy actress is working on new music, among other projects.
“For now I’m creating and working on art that I’m so excited about,” she teased. “Music of course but other things too; all levelling to greater heights. A message to all artists and creatives, know your worth and stick to your guns. Love you all.”
Read Little Simz’s statement in full in her tweet below.
Young Thug revealed he is addressing his recent struggles in a new project.
Thugger surprised his fans by unveiling the cover art for his new music on Instagram. The image features a shirtless Young Thug, eyes closed and covered in blood. He also revealed that he has a lot to say on the project.
“These past few weeks gave me so much to talk bout.. y’all ready??,” he penned in the caption.
Meanwhile, fans on Twitter have been gleaning clues from the newly-released cover art and think it could mean another installment in the Slime Season series is on the way.
“Based on the cover of the upcoming Young Thug project,” one user wrote, “it better be what I think it is.” She shared the cover art for the first three Slime Season tapes alongside the new project. They share a similar theme, with blood and closed or covered eyes heavily featured in all of the images.
We deserve another Slime Season, but if it isn’t I’m still hyped for it. I thought Punk was a beautiful album, I’m excited to hear how he goes about his sound after it 🙌🏾.
Another fan predicted a “hard” tape if it is in fact part of the series. “Dat s### young thug posted looks like a potential Slime season 4 album cover. If it is I know it’s gon be hard.”
Nas and Wu-Tang Clan have joined forces and will be going on the road later this year with a joint NY State of Mind Tour.
The Hip-Hop icons will travel across North America this fall, co-headlining the 25-city tour. Nas and Wu-Tang kick off the tour on Aug. 30 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in St. Louis, MO, making stops in Atlanta, Toronto, Dallas, and more before a final performance on Oct. 4 at Los Angeles’ historic Hollywood Bowl.
NY State Of Mind Tour
Nas shared the old-school-style tour poster announcing he was hitting the road “with my brothers.”
Fans can pick up tickets for the NY State Of Mind tour when they go on sale on Tuesday, April 26 at 10 a.m. local time.
The legends of Hip-Hop have had much to celebrate this month. At the beginning of April, Nas took to the Grammy Awards to honor the 20th anniversary of his 2002 album God’s Son. He performed a medley of the album’s hits, including “I Can” and “Made You Look” to a live orchestra. He followed up with “One Mic” — off 2001’s Stillmatic before concluding with the more recent “Rare,” off his 2021 LP King’s Disease II.
Nas chose his daughter, Destiny as his date for the Grammys and shared a picture of the pair together on the red carpet. “Two of a kind,” he penned in the caption.
Meanwhile, Wu-Tang Clan’s Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) has been recognized by The Library of Congress. The 1993 classic album was selected for induction into the National Recording Registry earlier this month. The album joins 25 other works, including Alicia Keys’ chart-topping studio LP, Songs in A Minor. A Tribe Called Quest’s 1991 masterpiece The Low End Theory also received the historic accolade reserved for recordings worthy of preservation in America’s recorded sound heritage.
Future is coming back with a new album later this month.
After taking the lengthiest hiatus of his career so far, Future feels like he has finally achieved harmony between his life in and outside of the studio.
During an interview for GQ, he revealed to Elliot Willson his upcoming project, due Apr. 29, explores his vulnerability with a little of the trademark toxicity fans have come to expect from Future.
“I’m putting myself out there,” Future said, “Sharing my lifestyle with the world. Sharing my pain with the world. Sharing my ups, sharing my downs with the entire universe. I believe in the energy of the universe and manifestation. That’s why I’m giving myself, because I’m willing to correct myself. I don’t want to just…be wrong. I’m willing to give you all of me, so you can tell me how to build on me, and make me a better me.” He added, “I always found a way to create around everything, man. I turn pain into diamonds. I do that with my eyes closed.”
Elliot Wilson said Future sound “sounds reignited, unstoppable,” on the as-yet-unnamed project. He also suggested the album has a less melodic sound than past offerings and is a more aggressive sound.
Future Addresses His “Toxic” Label
Elsewhere during the interview, Future explained he dropped his “Worst Day” single because he was ready to get past all the drama of his previous high-profile relationships. “I’m just like, s###, this is the perfect time to put it out. Get past it. Talk about it. Don’t have to talk about it no more,” he added, though he said he had already moved on.
While many paint Future as the poster boy for toxic masculinity, Future claims he has actually been on the receiving end of it. “People have their own definition of what toxic is,” he explained. “[These women] all were toxic to me. They just don’t want to admit it.”
Nicki Minaj is giving away an opportunity that rappers around the world would pay big bucks for, a verse on one of her songs!
“Going once Going twice,” Nicki teased on Tuesday (Apr 19). “Are there any “rappers” that would like a verse on the WGU remix?” she asked.
The “Do We Have A Problem” rapper then challenged anyone hoping to score the feature to do what she did early on in her career. “The instrumental is on iTunes,” she instructed. “F### it up & send it to me. 🤷🏽♀️ that’s WTF EYEEEEEEE 👁 USED TO DO 👁 but that is I and I am him. Slim THICK wit da tilted brim. 🧢👅 #WeGoUpVideo out now ⏰”
Going once Going twice Are there any “rappers” that would like a verse on the WGU remix? The instrumental is on iTunes. F### it up & send it to me. 🤷🏽♀️ that’s WTF EYEEEEEEE 👁 USED TO DO 👁 but that is I and I am him. Slim THICK wit da tilted brim. 🧢👅 #WeGoUpVideo out now ⏰
Earlier on Tuesday, Nicki Minaj threatened to delay her forthcoming album if her fans failed to support her new video. She dropped the visuals for “We Go Up” featuring Fivio Foreign and instructed The Barbz to run up the numbers. Check out the video below.
“Many of y’all never experienced a “Nicki got her foot on btchs necks” era & it shows 🤣😭🤣😂,” Nicki tweeted. “So from this day forth y’all will not get papa bear mommy cuz y’all don’t deserve her😉. Yall won’t get ‘bout to be preggers Nicki or preggers Nicki. Y’all gon get who y’all begged4 🤪”
Many of y’all never experienced a “Nicki got her foot on btchs necks” era & it shows 🤣😭🤣😂 So from this day forth y’all will not get papa bear mommy cuz y’all don’t deserve her😉. Yall won’t get ‘bout to be preggers Nicki or preggers Nicki. Y’all gon get who y’all begged4 🤪
Just in case anybody assumed she was coming for the ladies, Nicki later clarified she was not being gender-specific. “And baby, that “btchs necks” covers the whole spectrum. Nigg@z tooooooooooooooooo.”
Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj had another reason to be upset, learning she was locked out of one of her social media accounts. The New Yorker summoned her best Adele impersonation to call out Tik-Tok after she failed to get into her account.
“TikTok got me lookin in from the outside at my account that I can’t get into. Hello from the out-side btch,” she said while remixing Adele’s#### song. “I must’ve called a thousand times to tell you I’m sorry for everything that I’ve done. But when I call you never seem to b home.” Nonetheless, it seems Tik-Tok heard the call as she later revealed she regained access to her account.
TikTok got me lookin in from the outside at my account that I can’t get into. Hello from the out-side btch. I must’ve called a thousand times to tell you I’m sorry for everything that I’ve done. But when I call you never seem to b home.
Nicki Minaj unleashed her Fivio Foreign-assisted “We Go Up” video with a warning on Tuesday (April 19).
The Republic Records artist challenged her Barbz to watch the video in large numbers. She claimed she will delay her next studio album if the video doesn’t receive enough fan support.
“If y’all don’t do what needs to be done with the #WeGoUpVideo I will significantly and I DO mean significantly…delay the…the…the…oh what’s the word… oh! the album,” she wrote via Twitter. “That’s right. sighs the album devil wears Prada Meryl Streep voice.”
Nicki Minaj released her “We Go Up” single in March. She dropped the track after teasing it on TikTok, telling fans she scrapped the song from her album.
Although Nicki Minaj hasn’t announced a release date or title for her LP, the project’s expected to drop this year. In February, she told James Corden the album would be out “before the summertime.”
Nicki Minaj hasn’t released an album since 2018’s Queen. Her last studio LP peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Queen earned a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America in 2019.
Watch the video for Nicki Minaj’s “We Go Up” with Fivio Foreign below.
