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LeBron Celebrates Making History As Lakers Draft His Son Bronny James 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Lebron James and his son Bronny James are set to make history, becoming the first ever father-son duo to play alongside each other in the NBA after the LA Lakers picked the 19-year-old in the NBA Draft. 

The Lakers selected Bronny as the 55th overall pick in the second round of the draft on Thursday (June 27).  

LeBron’s 17-year-old son Bryce shared a video of the moment Bronny heard his name called. The video shows an emotional Bronny taking in the significance of the moment. The former USC guard remained speechless while his family celebrated. 

LeBron took to Instagram with a series of images of him and Bronny over the years. “LEGACY!!!!!!” he wrote in the caption followed by two king emojis.  

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LeBron James also shared a clip on his Instagram Story from a 2022 episode of The Shop where he discussed the possibility of Bronny making it to the NBA.  

“Not too long ago, I asked him ‘What do you want to do with this?” LeBron recalled. “Like you want to get to the pros?’ Bronny James told his father that he did and explained why. “He said, ‘Because I want to make a name for myself.’ I said ‘Let’s get it,’” LeBron replied.c

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ESPN’s Dave McMenamin received word that Lebron and Bronny James were surrounded by their closest “friends and confidants” at a private dinner in New York. 

According to ESPN‘s Dave McMenamin, the gathering took place over dinner in New York City, where there were less than 20 people in attendance. 

“When they got the call from the Lakers, LeBron James had a champagne toast to everyone there,” he shared. “I’m told it was less than 20 people. And sources tell me he got very emotional in considering the weight of the moment.” 

Ice-T Calls Trump World’s Biggest “Conman” & Says Biden Could “Die At Any Minute” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have been courting the support of rappers in the race to the 2024 presidential election, but Ice-T is unimpressed with the current state of politics. 

The veteran rapper and actor recently shared his thoughts on the Democrat and Republican candidates for the upcoming election, and he doesn’t like his choices.  

“I think all of this s### is a big exposé on how foul politics is across the board,” he said during an interview with The Independent. 

Ice-T referenced Trump’s recent conviction after being found guilty on 34 felony counts in the Stormy Daniels “hush money” trial. According to Ice-T, Donald Trump has “more criminal charges than anyone I grew up with.”  

He also said Trump is not bound by the same restrictions as the average citizen. “Like if you had all my guys together, they don’t have the same amount of charges as this dude and he’s running for president… and he doesn’t have an ankle bracelet on,” Ice said. Ultimately he branded Trump “the biggest con artist that the world has probably ever seen”. 

While he’s not a Donald Trump fan, Ice-T has concerns about Joe Biden’s age. “I mean, you got Biden, he could sneeze and die at any minute, you know?” he added. “It’s f##### up that the people don’t really have candidates that are honorable and who we can believe in. The world is in turmoil right now.” 

However, Ice-T had some kind words for another pair of rivals, reflecting on the epic battle between K. Dot and Drake.  

“The best part to me, like Snoop [Dogg] said, is it made people start listening to lyrics again,” he explained. “For a while [with Hip-Hop], people weren’t even listening to the f###### words.” 

Megan Thee Stallion Fires Back At Nicki Minaj On “Figueroa” & “Rattle” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Megan Thee Stallion’s self-titled album is finally here and it appears the simmering feud with Nicki Minaj is far from over. 

On Friday (June 28), The H-Town Hottie dropped off Megan, the first release via her Hot Girl Productions. She seemingly addressing her feud with the NYC rapper in at least wo tracks.  

On “Figueroa,” Megan opines about “P#### hoes on the internet” using her to “drive traffic” before apparently distancing herself from Nicki Minaj. 

“I’m a m###########’ brat, not a Barbie,” she raps, “On go with any b#### that wanna start it.” 

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The song “Rattle” appears to take off where “Hiss” left off, with Megan Thee Stallion taking subliminal shots at Nicki Minaj, going off on her “haters” and rappers with ghostwriters.  

“I wanted everybody right here with me, but that was my fault being too friendly,” she raps. “I was thinking everything was all good, but the whole time you was my enemy / Only time y’all n##### in agreement is when all y’all tryna go against me / Only time y’all weak hoes link up is when another b#### tryna get rid of me.” 

Megan Thee Stallion: “Worry ‘Bout Your Man And Your Kid”

She also dropped off a few lines that divided social media users, who couldn’t decide if Megan Thee Stallion targeted Nicki Minaj or her former best friend Kelsey Nicole.  

Four years ago, Megan joined forces with Nicki Minaj rival Cardi B on hit single “WAP,” a year after collaborating with Minaj on “Hot Girl Summer.” 

“Damn b#### it been four years / Worry ’bout your man and your kid / Your life must be boring as f### if you’re still reminiscin’ ’bout s### we did,” she said. 

However, in her next bar, Megan dismisses a meeting of “bitter b######,” which appears to be an obvious reference to Minaj bringing her “Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix) to a stop on her Pink Friday 2 Tour earlier his year.  

“And I ain’t worried ’bout the bitter b#### link up,” Megan added. “Y’all hoes earned them seats in the fan club.” 

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Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj traded shots earlier this year in an intense spat. Megan dropped “Hiss” before Nicki Minaj clapped back on “Big Foot.”  

Check out the songs above and stream Megan below.

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Drake Drops Off Two Summer Bangers On Camila Cabello’s “C,XOXO” Album 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Drake is switching up the tempo for the summer, getting back into his singing bag with two features on Camila Cabello’s new album. 

While there were rumors that Drake was planning another diss following his battle with K. Dot, Camila Cabello unveiled two Drake features on her C,XOXO album on Friday (June 28). 

Cabello previously teased the nearly two-minute-long Drake solo interlude, “Uuugly,” at the Rock in Rio music festival in Brazil earlier this month. The interlude came about because Drake “wanted to do one more thing for the album.”  

The singer also explained why he has his own song on the album. “Because selfishly, I just want to hear Drake on my own album,” she said. I love that for me — it’s like that rebellious mood. Who says I can’t do that? It’s Drake talking his s###.” 

“Uuugly” follows “Hot Uptown” on the tracklist, a duet Cabello has been teasing for months. While they sparked dating rumors after linking in Turks and Caicos last year Cabello revealed the trip “was vacation plus some work.” 

Camila Cabello discussed how the Drake collab came about during a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, revealing, “I DMed him and then I played him my album and he f##### with it. I sent the idea for ‘Hot Uptown,’ and I wrote my part. I sent it back to him, and we chopped it to it felt like a duet. Then when he re-worked on his parts again, he gave me an outro which was the ‘UUUgly part.” 

Donald Trump Has Black Twitter Baffled After Claiming Immigrants Are Taking “Black Jobs” During Presidential Debate 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Donald Trump is catching heat online following his remarks about “Black Jobs” during the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. 

On Thursday evening (June 27) the political rivals faced off in a testy debate. Inflation was among the hotly contested debate topics, with Trump blaming Biden for creating high inflation. He also accused Biden of allowing high levels of immigration through the Southern border. PBS News categorized these claims as false.  

“He’s blaming inflation and he’s right. It’s been very  bad,” Trump stated. “He caused the inflation and it’s killing Black families and Hispanic families and just about everybody. It’s killing people.” 

Trump continued. “The fact is that his big kill on the Black people is the millions of people that he’s allowed to come in through the border. They’re taking Black jobs now and it could be 18, it could be 19 and even 20 million people. They’re taking Black jobs, and they’re taking Hispanic jobs.” 

Trump & Biden Faceoff On Inflation

His comments caused a stir, and “Black Jobs” began trending on X (Twitter) following the debate.  

Adrianne Shropshire, executive director of BlackPAC, an organization that works to mobilize Black voters, told Reuters that the reference to migrants taking Black jobs had become “a hilarious meme all across Black Twitter right now.” She added, “That there are specific Black jobs for Black people that immigrants are coming to take. Utter nonsense.”  

Like Shropshire, many online questioned Trump’s remarks. 

“Trump said Hispanics are coming in to USA and taking Black jobs…. WHAT THE F### IS A BLACK JOB???!!” one person asked. 

“’Black jobs’ is one of the craziest things I’ve heard. Which came right after ‘he’s being like a Palestinian, but a bad one.’ H########,” added another. 

Meanwhile, academic and author Marc Lamont Hill stated, “I hate that no one has challenged this notion of ‘Black jobs.’” 

Check out some of the other reactions from Black Twitter below.  

Lil Nas X Declares New Single “Best Song Of All Time”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Lil Nas X took to Instagram to announce the imminent release of the best Saul of all time – his new single “Here We Go!”

The rapper, known for his chart-topping hits, declared in his post, “So excited to release the best song of all time this Friday. Also sorry I’ve been so scared with my art lately. I’m coming around to myself again.”

The announcement was accompanied by the track’s cover art, featuring a Detroit Police Department detective badge with his headshot.

“Old Town Road” fame hasn’t dimmed Lil Nas X’s drive to push creative boundaries.

The 25-year-old artist, whose real name is Montero Hill, promised his fans, “I will make you guys very proud.”

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The single marks his third release of 2024, following “J Christ” and “Where Do We Go Now?”

His fans are awaiting the new track, given his history of delivering groundbreaking hits.

Adding to the buzz, singer-songwriter Camila Cabello expressed her support in the comments section.

“Nature has seasons and so do we. There is no spring without winter. It’s your time to bloom baby!!!” Cabello recently collaborated with Lil Nas X on her upcoming fourth studio album “C, XOXO,” where their joint track “He Knows” will feature.

Lil Nas X released his debut album Montero in 2021 and has yet to announce a second album. However, he hinted at a mixtape, “Naserati 2,” in the works.

Will Smith Hitting BET Awards Stage To Perform New Song

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Will Smith will perform a brand-new track at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday (June 30), a revelation that speaks volumes about the major cultural impact anticipated at this star-studded event.

“From his start as a rapper to ‘The Fresh Prince’ to being a box office king as one of the ‘Bad Boys,’ Will Smith is truly a global icon, and we are honored to welcome him back to grace the BET Awards stage,” said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET. “We look forward to Will adding to yet another defining night for the culture that is not to be missed.”

The announcement trails nearly three months after Smith performed alongside J. Balvin at April’s Coachella festival, where he donned his iconic Men in Black attire.

Despite his prominence as an actor, Smith’s musical career includes four studio albums, with 2005’s Lost and Found being the latest.

No additional details about Smith’s upcoming performance have been disclosed yet. However, a source hinted that Smith might be working on a new album.

Hosting duties will be carried out by Taraji P. Henson, marking her return to the annual celebration.

USHER will be honored with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award during the event.

The lineup for the night is filled with performances by Ice Spice, Lauryn Hill & YG Marley, Tyla, Latto, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét, among others.

The stellar roster of appearances includes Queen Latifah, Cardi B, Common, The Roots and The Jungle Brothers.

Diddy Day Canceled In Miami Beach Amid Legal Woes

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Miami Beach revoked a proclamation declaring October 13, 2016, as Sean “Diddy” Combs Day. According to the Miami Herald, the Miami Beach Commission rescinded the honor without debate on Wednesday (June 26).

Diddy Day was scrapped weeks after New York took back his key to the city. New York officials asked Diddy to return the key in response to footage of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

“The Key to the City of New York is presented to individuals whose service to the public and the common good rises to the highest level of achievement, and who act as a model for fellow and future New Yorkers,” Mayor Eric Adams wrote.. “After internal deliberations, the Key to the City of New York committee recommended nullifying and rescinding Mr. Combs’ Key. I have accepted their recommendation, and am requesting that Mr. Combs immediately return his Key to the City to New York City Hall, Office of the Mayor.”

Cassie sued Diddy for rape and years of abuse in November 2023. The two quickly settled out of court, but the lawsuit was just the tip of the iceberg for Diddy.

More women and a producer named Lil Rod sued Diddy for sexual assault, among other allegations, over the past seven months. Homeland Security raided the Bad Boy Records founder’s homes in March.

The Notorious B.I.G.’s mother Voletta Wallace denounced her son’s longtime collaborator in May. She was disturbed by reports of pervasive abuse and the Cassie assault video.

“I hope that I see Sean one day and the only thing I want to do is slap the daylights out of him — and you can quote me on that,” Wallace said. “Because I liked him. I didn’t want to believe all the awful things, but I’m so ashamed and embarrassed.”

The feds have been investigating Diddy for sex trafficking. Investigators are reportedly seeking to bring his accusers before a grand jury.

Childish Gambino Accuses Audiomack Of New Single Leak & Scraps Album On Instagram Live

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Childish Gambino might not deliver his new album as promised, following a leak of his upcoming single “Lithonia” hitting the internet before its scheduled release.

In a video clip from his recent Instagram Live, Gambino appeared frustrated over the leak, which was scheduled for release on July 2. As the Atlanta creator began venting, he explained why he was upset about the situation, which he felt devalued “Lithonia” and contributes to the larger disconnect between artists and their fans.

“And then, yeah, ‘Lithonia,’ the rollout like ‘Lithonia,’ is coming out July 2, that got leaked, kind of p##### me off to be honest,” he said in part. “That’s another reason why y’all don’t get good s###. It is just for what it is. Don’t, it’s not valuable enough.”

Gambino also accused streaming website and artist platform Audiomack of perpetrating the leak.

“It is just a single and I know who did it. Audiomack,” he said in part. “F###### no suit for you, y’all. You’re not getting the album now. That’s what time I’m on.”

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In the aftermath of Childish Gambino’s wrath, Audiomack released a statement regarding the leak, which it claims was caused by user interference.

“This morning, we learned that an Audiomack user correctly guessed the URL for Childish Gambino’s already-announced new single, revealing a July 2 release date,” a rep for the streamer told Billboard. “The music itself was never playable. We already have a fix in place, which we are rolling out now.”

Though Gambino didn’t disclose a date, he did promise the release of a subsequent album this summer immediately after the ATAVISTA project dropped. Fans shared mixed reviews about it, which essentially re-worked his 2020 album, 3-15-20.

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Maino Calls Cap On Hitmaka’s Claims About Slapping Incident

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Hitmaka (formerly known as Yung Berg) claimed he never got slapped by Maino, which didn’t sit well with the man who allegedly smacked the rapper-turned-producer years ago. Maino reacted to Hitmaka saying the slapping story was false on Angela Yee’s radio show Way Up.

“Berg, why you even speaking about this issue?” Maino said. “We’re talking over 10 years [ago]. It’s not relevant. Why you taking time to make up these stories?”

Yee played audio of a recent Hitmaka interview in which he denied getting slapped by Maino at a club in 2008. Maino questioned why Hitmaka discussed the incident years later and rejected the producer’s version of events.

“All that’s cap,” Maino said. “And that’s my issue. Why you even talking about this? Anytime I’m doing an interview [and] they mention that, I downplay it … I just seen him last year. I ain’t on nothing. We way past that. Why you even speaking about that? And not to mention, not only are you speaking about it, but if you’re gonna talk about it, at least say the truth!”

He added, “We all was in a different place back then. And I did a lot of stuff back then. I had a lot of skirmishes and issues with a lot of people, but we got past that … You brought that up and you’re not even telling the truth. You’re making it seem like—you’re talking about I’m opening up for you. It’s all cap.”

Maino said Hitmaka “was not in the right stand of mind” regarding their 2008 altercation. The slap “straightened [Hitmaka] out a little bit,” according to Maino.

President Joe Biden Recruits Fat Joe & E-40 In Battle Against Donald Trump

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Donald Trump isn’t the only candidate courting the support of rappers ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Fat Joe and E-40 will appear at President Joe Biden’s rally in North Carolina on Friday (June 28).

The Hip-Hop artists will join Biden less than 24 hours after he faces off against Trump in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. Biden’s campaign called Fat Joe and E-40 “legends of the music industry who understand the importance of utilizing their platforms to ensure their fan base understands the stakes of this election.”

Biden’s campaign enlisted Fat Joe and E-40’s help after Trump curried favor with several rappers over the past two months. Drill rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow endorsed Trump at a rally in May. Earlier this month, Trump met with Detroit’s Sada Baby, Icewear Vezzo and Peezy. Sada Baby admitted Trump “might be the first person to make [the rapper] vote.

“Him reaching out showed me like some type of effort that another candidate hadn’t shown ever,” Sada Baby said, per NBC News. “I’m trying to act like it doesn’t mean too much, but it means a lot.”

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Rappers faced backlash for supporting Trump. Icewear Vezzo defended his meeting with Trump and suggested it wasn’t an endorsement.

“We don’t all have to agree on everything,” Icewear Vezzo wrote. “I just know not many of us will ever have the chance to really speak up for us and address how we may really feel so I stepped out on faith I didn’t meet him as a rapper I met him as a man and a father who understands the only way to attempt change things is to address things.”

Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in May. He awaits sentencing. The Republican candidate faces three more criminal cases, but the trials aren’t expected to start before this year’s election.

Unreleased JAY-Z & Nas Collab To Hit DSPs Courtesy Of Shaq

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

The original version of Shaquille O’Neal’s “No Love Lost” featuring Jay-Z, Nas and Lord Tariq will finally drop on Friday (June 28). Shaq brought the unreleased song out of the vault for his You Can’t Stop the Reign album’s streaming release.

“You Can’t Stop the Reign coming to DSPs Friday,” he wrote on Instagram. “Unreleased Jay-Z + Nas track included.”

Shaq’s “No Love Lost” was meant to be Jay-Z and Nas’ first collaboration, but Nas didn’t appear on the song when You Can’t Stop the Reign dropped in 1996. Shaq explained Nas’ absence in a 2022 interview with Drink Champs.

“People didn’t clear it,” Shaq said. “Look, I didn’t take it personal ‘cause … me being in the studio with Nas, I’m happy. I get to call my boy and be like, ‘Hey, come over, Nas cover.’ I get to call my boy and say, ‘Jay in here.’ I get to call my boys and say, ‘Yo Biggie at the house. We ‘bout to jump on the Sea-Doos.’ That’s what it’s all about.”

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Another Shaq collab with a Hip-Hop legend was shelved when Ice Cube blocked the former NBA star from releasing a song with Dr. Dre. Shaq revealed why the track never saw the light of day on The Big Podcast in June.

“Cube was executive producing one of my records,” Shaq said. “And he put me in the studio with Dr. Dre. I did a song called ‘That’s Gangsta.’ Cube heard it and was like, ‘Nope. We’re not releasing this.’ Dre did the beat “I thought it was nice … And then I played it for Cube … He was like, ‘Shaq, you’re a f###### Laker, bro. I don’t want you talking about nothing gangsta. We not doing none of that s###.’ And it never came out.”

Listen to Shaq’s previously unreleased version of “No Love Lost” below.

Amber Rose Denies Being Paid To Support Donald Trump As She Blasts “Brainwashed” Critics

By: London JennnCategory: News

Amber Rose is doubling down on her support for convicted felon Donald Trump after critics dredged up an old tweet of her calling the former president a sexual predator. 

On Wednesday (June 26), social media users shared Rose’s old posts after she stepped out in full MAGA gear with Forgiato Blow, the self-proclaimed Mayor of Magaville.  

Amber Rose’s critics pointed out she was singing a different tune about Trump a few years ago and suggested she switched up for money. 

“Mann f### the fact that he’s old and f### the fact that he was on TV,” she wrote about Trump in 2018. “He is a sexual predator just like Trump and Harvey! (I hope they get their day as well).” 


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Furthermore Rose said Trump should be held accountable over his infamous quote about “grabbing” women “by the p####.” 

Rose, however, is laughing off the backlash, insisting she was “misinformed” when she called Trump a predator and denying being paid to support him.  

“Lmaooo no one caressss that s### is old AF,” she wrote on Thursday morning (June 27). “I was just as ill informed and brainwashed as you all are in these comments. I didn’t and don’t get paid for s###…. Yall Love to jump to conclusions. I’m just happy to be on the right side of history.” 

Amber Rose Still Supports Donald Trump, Despite Felony Convictions

This wasn’t the first time social users packed up Amber Rose for defending Trump. Despite the backlash, Amber Rose continues to champion him, even after he was convicted of 34 felonies.  

“Still voting for Donald Trump,” she told TMZ, adding that his conviction “helps him more. I think people see the injustice in what happened and they want to vote for him more than ever.” 

Lil Yachty & James Blake Recall “Craziest” Studio Sessions With Young Thug 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Young Thug has a very unorthodox approach to making music, so much so that Lil Yachty and James Blake both shared that they had the craziest-ever studio session with the YSL rapper. 

Yachty hosted Blake on his A Safe Space Podcast ahead of their upcoming joint album Bad Cameo.  During the show, Lil Boat asked the British singer about the “craziest” studio session he’d ever had. 

“Probably Young Thug, during Covid,” Blake replied before Lil Yachty added, “I was just about to say the same thing. Young Thug, for me, was definitely the craziest session ever.”

Yachty then went on to describe a chaotic session with Young Thug. “It’s 60 people in a room, the mic’s in the room, he’s recording in the room. No one stops talking, it’s weed smoke, there’s nowhere to sit, the lights are low,” he recalled. 

Despite his session with Thugger taking place during the global pandemic, Blake shared a “very similar” experience. “And nothing stops, it’s like it just carries on, he keeps recording. It doesn’t matter that you’re there,” he added. 

Nonetheless, according to Blake, Young Thug was “very supportive” and made sure he was straight even with all the distractions around him.   

While Lil Yachty was shocked by Young Thug’s recording style, he greatly valued his opinion and once scrapped an entire album on Thug’s advice. Yachty went back to the drawing board three times on his Lil Boat 3 album. 

“One time I played it for Young Thug,” he explained during an interview last year. “He said it was dog s### so I just started over.” 

Megan Thee Stallion’s Album Release Thrown Into Chaos Over Anime Sample Clearance Issue 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Megan Thee Stallion has revealed that the release of her upcoming self-titled third album was thrown into chaos after a last-minute clearance issue with an anime sample. 

The “Hiss” hitmaker and anime superfan has been teasing a hard-to-get anime sample for weeks. However, after revealing the sample was cleared last month, she received a request to change the track the day before release.  

On Wednesday (June 26), a panicked Megan hopped on Instagram Live to discuss the problem with her fans. “I’m stressed out hotties,” Megan began. “I just came on here to tell you guys about my day really quick cuz I’m going through it.” 

After explaining that her album is slated for release at midnight on Thursday (June 27), Megan shared, “Y’all would never believe what the f### just happened to me.” 

Megan Thee Stallion Details Anime Clearance Issues

Megan added that although she’s “very grateful” to have an anime sample, it was “probably the hardest song” to clear.   

When Megan first submitted the song, she was asked to make a few changes. Then, she was told she “cannot cosplay any of the characters” from the anime in the music video. Megan said she complied because she badly wanted the song.  

“Last night we get an email that say ‘actually I need you to take out the names of the characters that’s in the show,’” Megan exclaimed, dramatically extending the last letter of the sentence. “That is the whole song,” she said adding, “that makes the song make sense.” 

The sample owners told Megan they would clear either the music or the character’s names, but not both. “The music is what’s really important to me,” Meg explained. “But the names really tied it all together.” 

Megan Thee Stallion recalled she rushed to her makeshift studio to change the song.  

“I really hope y’all think this s### sound fire because I had to jump through eight million hoops to get this,” she stated. “Once y’all hear the sample y’all going to know why they was giving us a hard time.” 

Drake Faces Culture Vulture Accusations After Teasing Collab With U.K. Rapper Dave 

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

Drake is catching heat online after sharing a photo of British rapper Dave, sparking speculation of another collaboration.

On Wednesday (June 26), the OVO honcho posted the “Sprinter” hitmaker on his Instagram Story. The image is from a set Dave shared from his vacation studio setup. In the photo, Dave is apparently making music at a desk in front of a river.  

While Drake shared the photo without a caption or context, some on social media interpreted it as a sign of a collab. However, those “colonizer” accusations from Drizzy’s recent battle with Kendrick Lamar refuse to go away. The photo was widely shared online, with many suggesting Drake is a “culture vulture” using Dave to get a hit. 

“Mans not ever beating them allegations,” one person wrote, as another added, “Culture vulture” 

“Drake gave him one feature and never linked him again like the Culture Vulture he is,” a third stated. “But now he’s running out of friends in the US, so he gotta find clout somewhere else.” 

Drake first collaborated with Dave in 2016 after asking to jump on the remix of “Wanna Know.” The song helped propel Dave to success, and they would join forces again when Drake became executive producer of the British drama Top Boy in 2019. 

“I just wanted to say to my brother Dave, I’m so proud of you man,’ Drake said at the Top Boy season 3 premiere. “I remember from jumping on your song to now, I’m just so proud of the growth for everybody.”  

Drake also heaped praise on Dave after bringing him out as a surprise guest at a 2022 show in Toronto. 

“This guy right here is a once-in-a-generation talent,” Drake told the crowd. “I promise you, this guy right here is a one of one.” 

Young Thug’s Cryptic Lil Baby Tweet Drives Furious Speculation Online 

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

Young Thug ignited a flurry of speculation after sharing a cryptic tweet showing support for Lil Baby. 

On Wednesday (June 26) Thug posted: “whateva wham say goes.” Although he provided no context for his message, fans in the replies went into overdrive. “Wham” is Lil Baby’s nickname, prompting fans to jump to the conclusion that Young Thug agrees Gunna is a rat.  

One person shared a clip from Lil Baby’s verse on Lil Dann’s Family Freestyle, thought to be aimed at Gunna.  

 “N***** taking pleas, I know that Slime ain’t happy,” they wrote, quoting Lil Baby.

Another person shared a clip from a December concert, reportedly of Lil Baby yelling “F### the rats” after the DJ played his Gunna collab, “Drip Too Hard.” 

“So then gunna not valid ?” the user questioned. 

A third person added, “That’s tough! If he’s saying whatever Lil Baby say goes that Gunna snitched den lol Atlanta really about to turn on Gunna.” 

Gunna Addresses Ties To YSL Label

Thugger’s post arrived as a clip from Gunna’s Rap Caviar “Day in the Life,” interview circulated online. 

“I’m still signed to YSL, I’m still providing, like we still pushing,” Gunna said of his ties to Young Thugs label. “Like, no paperwork has been changed; know what I’m saying. So it’s like whatever’s been getting and how we pushing this s###, it’s still going.” 

Coincidently, Lil Baby shared a teaser on the same day Rappa Caviar’s Gunna interview landed. “LOADING,” he wrote alongside the hashtags “WHAM” and “Sorry 4 the wait.” 

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Back In April, Gunna clarified the status of his relationship with Young Thug. Gunna faced snitching allegations after taking a plea deal in the ongoing YSL RICO trial.  

“It’s the same,” he said of his relationship with Thugger. “It’s love, always. Our relationship is our relationship.”   

Commenting on snitching allegations about Lil Baby and others, Gunna said they’re uninformed. “They’re not on the case,” he said, before adding, “They don’t know legally what’s going on.”   

Meanwhile, earlier this month, Young Thug’s father, Jeffrey Williams Sr. continued to show support for Gunna from the front row of his Atlanta concert.  

Last December, Williams Sr. said “I love Gunna,” insisting, “Gunna hasn’t done anything whatsoever that can hurt us on this case, period.”    

Young Thug’s dad also called out Lil Baby for allegedly taking shots at Gunna. “He need to shut the f### up cause he don’t know what’s going on,” Williams Sr. said. “He going off a what he heard.” 

Sexyy Redd & Chief Keef Clarify Dating Rumors With Big Reveal 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Chief Keef and Sexyy Red have been teasing the internet with a love triangle involving King Von’s sister Kayla B but it appears the trio were trolling all along. 

On Wednesday (June 26) the women went back and forth online to prove Sosa was theirs before ultimately agreeing to share him. However, a few hours after making headlines, Sexyy Red took to social media with a video that apparently explained all the drama. 

It turns out, that Sexyy Red and Chief Keef are dropping the visuals for their collab, “Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad).” Sexyy previewed the video, revealing a setup reminiscent of the Maury Show. 

“And I’m pregnant rn sooooooo stop playin wit my baby period @chieffkeeffsossa,” she captioned her post before teasing the music video. “Yal ready for F MY BD VIDEO?” 

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Chief Keef also shared the teaser, telling Sexxy Red “Girl stop Lien.”  

The due teased the video earlier this month in a series of posts that kicked off the dating rumors. Their displays of affection sparked rumors they were more than just close collaborators although Sexyy insisted Chief Keef is like a brother to her. 

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They ramped up the speculation this week just hours before posting the teaser. After Sexyy and Kayla B both claimed the Chicago rapper, they agreed to share him.  

“Let’s be a familyyyyyy @sexyyred,” Kayla B wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of her kissing Chief Keef. 

Sexyy Red was on board, sharing a video agreeing to the arrangement. “You can’t run me off that easy now,” she replied. “I guess we gotta share … We sharing this n####.” 

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EXCLUSIVE: Cardi B’s Best Friend Star Brim Delays Prison Surrender For Son’s First Day Of School 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Star Brim, the best friend of rap star Cardi B, will hold on to her freedom for a little longer after a judge approved her request to day her prison sentence so she can take her son to his first day of kindergarten. 

In March, a judge sentenced Brim to one year and one day in prison after she pleaded guilty to involvement in criminal activities connected to the 5-9 Brims, a notorious faction of the Bloods street gang.   

Judge George B. Daniels ordered her to surrender to the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons scheduled on July 1, 2024.  

However, on June 26, her attorney requested that her time to surrender be extended until after her son starts school. The little boy will live with Brim’s sister during her incarceration. Brim would like to be with her son for this milestone. 

“We respectfully request that she be permitted to remain at liberty until September 16, 2024 to allow her son to adjust to his new surroundings and the beginning of school,” the attorney wrote.  

Fortunately for Star Brim, Judge Daniels accepted the request. The surrender date is now adjourned to September 20, 2024.  

Star Brim’s affiliation with Cardi B and the 5-9 Brims Blood gang has been well-documented. She was charged under the RICO Act along with 17 other gang members. Prosecutors alleged Brim was the “Godmother” in the gang. 

Judge Daniels sentenced Brim to a year and a day behind bars, followed by a three-year supervised release. Additionally, the sentence includes stipulations aimed at preventing Brim from reverting to her gang-related past. 

Mustard Explains Why Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Was “Years In The Making”

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Mustard has revealed he was essentially spamming Kendrick Lamar with beats multiple times a day even before his historic rap beef with Drake commenced.

During his recent appearance on “Big Boy’s Neighborhood,” the “Not Like Us” producer spoke about his experience performing at Lamar’s unifying Juneteenth concert “The Pop-Out: Ken & Friends,” the rap beef between K. Dot and Drizzy and more. In the process, Mustard described how years of persistence led to the collab with Kendrick, who managed to snag a No. 1 debut with their inaugural collaboration.

“I was sending him five beats a day before the whole beef,” he said. “I was just working on my album like I really wanna do a song with [Kendrick]…I’ve been trying to do songs with him for years.”

When Big Boy responded with the question, “How many beats you think you sent to Kendrick?,” Mustard replied, “Maybe 100? Maybe 50? 60?” and proceeded to confirm he was specifically making five beats a day for nobody else but Kendrick Lamar at the time.

“Any of the beats I’ve ever sent him nobody has ever had these beats,” he said.

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Mustard added that he had no issue blowing Kendrick Lamar up with beats because he believes that “it only takes one.” Mustard went on to reveal that he initially heard “Not Like Us” just like the rest of us did and didn’t actually have a heads up before the track was released.

“[During the beef], all I’m texting him is beats…normal s###,” he said. “We weren’t talking about the beef at all.

“[When ‘Not Like Us’ dropped], I’m on my way to a baby shower…we on the freeway…I get a text saying, ‘[Kendrick] dropped again,’ then I get another text like, ‘Mustard on the beat ho’ and I’m like, ‘What the f### did I miss?’ And that’s how I heard the song on the 405 freeway, driving and I start spazzing…listening to it over and over. I couldn’t believe it.”

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