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Victoria Monét Talks Being “Proud” Bisexual Black Woman

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Victoria Monét heads into the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 4 with seven nominations. The Atlanta-born, Sacramento-raised singer/songwriter is a top contender for Best New Artist.

Broadcast journalist Gayle King sat down with Victoria Monét for an interview on CBS Mornings. The conversation featured the 34-year-old performer discussing her sexuality.

“I get the question a lot, it’s like, ‘So since you’re in a relationship with a man, do you still like girls?’ I’m like, ‘Yes, it’s just like if you’re in a relationship with your girlfriend, do you still like girls? Yes,’” Monét said.

The Jaguar II album creator continued, “It doesn’t take away the attraction to other people. It’s a choice that you’re in to be faithful in that relationship.”

Victoria Monét made history as a member of the LGBTQ community. She reportedly holds the distinction of earning the most single-year Grammy nominations for an openly queer Black woman.

“It took so long, I mean over half of my life to feel comfortable enough to say anything. So I feel now is the time to stand my ground and be proud of what I am and who I am,” Monét stated.

In addition to a Best New Artist nomination, Victoria Monét also has the chance to win Record Of The Year and Best R&B Song for her “On My Mama” single. “On My Mama” became a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Monét’s Jaguar II received Grammy Award nods for Best R&B Album and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. The RCA-backed vocalist also made it into the Best R&B Performance and Best Traditional R&B Performance categories.

YFN Lucci Makes Musical Comeback With “Free Me” Single

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YFN Lucci pled guilty to a street gang charge in Georgia. Following the conclusion of that RICO case, the Atlanta native has now returned to releasing music.

“Free Me” arrived today (February 2) via TIG Records/Warner Records. The gospel-infused single is YFN Lucci’s first solo song in four years. He also has a new project coming.

Lucci presented his debut studio album, Ray Ray from Summerhill, in March 2018. In addition, his discography includes mixtapes like 2020’s Wish Me Well 3 as well as EPs like 2020’s Corona Pack.

Lucci turned himself in to the police in January 2021 after Atlanta authorities issued arrest warrants for assault, gang activity and the murder of James Adams. The recording artist born Rayshawn Bennett took a plea bargain in January of this year.

Prosecutors dropped 12 of 13 counts against Bennett, including the murder charge. A judge gave YFN Lucci a 20-year sentence with time served. He reportedly will have parole eligibility in around four months.

“I wanna say my heart goes out to my friend, James Adams, and his family. Also, I wanna apologize to my family and my friends for putting them through this stressful process,” YFN Lucci said during a court hearing. “I would also like to apologize to the court. That’s it.”

Stormzy & Little Simz Talk “Making It Out The Hood” 

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Stormzy and Little Simz are two of U.K. rap’s biggest exports, touring the world, racking up millions of record sales and releasing critically acclaimed albums. 

However, they’ve both come a long way from their humble beginnings as aspiring London artists. Stormzy reflected on his upbringing during a British Vogue interview with fellow cover star Little Simz. 

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“Can you take the hood out of the boy?” Little Simz asked. “Nah, the “Vossi Bop” hitmaker replied. “You can’t, in the most beautiful way possible, I say that. In the sense that that’s what made me, and that’s who I am.” 

Stormzy clarified the misconception that making it out of the hood equates to turning your back on it. “That’s not rejecting it,” he said, adding that childhood friends always encourage him to leave.  

Although Stormzy said his upbringing in the gritty streets of South London was “integral” to making him the man he is today, there are some aspects he’s gladly left behind, recalling past “embarrassing” behavior.  

“As a 30-year-old man reacting to something violently isn’t the one,” he declared. “Man needs to kind of get rid of some of that in order to grow.” 

Elsewhere in the conversation, Stormzy and Little Simz discussed their “dream song lineup.” 

Simz chose a mix of eclectic artists with an assist from Sometimes I Might Be Introvert producer Inflo. Stormzy would open the track with Playboi Carti on adlibs and a flute interlude from André 3000. “I’ll maybe do a little spoken word bit, and then Cleo [Sol] would see us out,” she added. 

Meanwhile, Stormzy returned the compliment, putting Simz on the first verse with the second from Kendrick Lamar. He also went with Cleo Sol vocals and production from Flo and This Is What I Mean executive producer Kassa Alexander. 

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Megan Thee Stallion Teases “Don’t Make Me Call Roc Nation”  

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Megan Thee Stallion may have fired the first albeit subliminal shot against Nicki Minaj, leading to a weekend of insults and a response from the NYC rapper, but she has remained pretty quiet since, that is until she mentioned Roc Nation, sparking a social media frenzy. 

On Thursday (February 1), Meg joined some of her loyal fanbase, collectively known as “The Hotties,” for a chat on Station Head. During the discussion, Megan The Stallion teased, “Don’t make me call Roc Nation,” before laughing wildly. 

Clips of the taunt spread like wildfire on social media, and the phrase went viral.  

On Wednesday (January 31), Minaj continued her attack on Megan during a Twitter Spaces hosted by Joe Budden.  

She accused Meg of wanting a “Rihanna moment,” claiming she exploited the Tory Lanez shooting. Minaj also said her issue was more than beef with Megan Thee Stallion and insisted she was fighting “a bunch of different machines” trying to ruin her career. 

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Meanwhile, earlier this week, Azealia Banks weighed in on the feud. She also mentioned Roc Nation, claiming Jay-Z and the label are the real source of Nicki Minaj’s issues with Megan Thee Stallion. 

“Nicki is just mad because she wants to be a Roc Nation girl,” Azealia said on Instagram. “There’s no Wayne around, there’s no Drake. She feels really vulnerable … She wants the protection of a Roc Nation. She wants the organization and the prestige.” 

Wendy Williams Cries Over Health & Financial Struggles In New Documentary Trailer 

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Wendy Williams is opening up about the struggles she faced during her absence from the screen in a new Lifetime documentary. 

In an emotional trailer released Thursday (February 1), the media maven confessed she has “no money.” 

The two-part documentary is set to air on Lifetime on February 24 and 25, according to The U.S. Sun. However, the outlet claims Lifetime deleted the trailer just moments after release.  

Williams left her beloved talk show in 2021 after 12 seasons amid declining health. Her manager reported various spells in rehab, and accused her team of “enabling” Willaims. The upcoming documentary sees Wendy Williams break down in tears at various points through the taping.  

The documentary also addresses Wendy Williams’ battle with alcoholism and her mental and physical health. Multiple segments show Wendy struggling to stand or walk unaided, while one scene sees her discuss visiting a neurologist “to see if I’m crazy.” 

The talk show host’s son said that his mom makes it seem “like everything’s OK.” However, “in reality, there’s something wrong going on.”  

In one scene, Wendy Williams accuses the people around her of “stealing money from me.” 

In an interview last year, Kevin Hunter Jr. said he believed his mother was “being taken advantage of” by the people around her. He also stated that his mother is seemingly not “in her right mind.”   

In addition, he claimed Wendy Williams was consuming alcohol at an abnormal rate.  

“It’s gotten to a point where yes, it could have that effect that it might be fatal,” Hunter Jr. stated. “Because it affects her way worse than a normal person since it stays in her system.”

Jacquees Claims Trey Songz Pulled His Dreads Out During Dubai Fight 

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Jacquees claims Trey Songz pulled his dreads out during a violent altercation in Dubai. 

On Thursday (February 1), the “You” hitmaker took to Instagram with a photo of his missing locs following the alleged scuffle. 

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He also shared a video blasting Trey Songz and banning him from returning to Atlanta.  

“I want the world to know this b#### ass n#### Trey Songz is a b####,” Jacquees began his rant. “This n#### came in the club talking ‘bout rape. F### you talking ‘bout rape for b#### ass n####? Then you come outside the club and swing on your little brother. You’s a b####.” 

According to Jacquees, the fight was over a girl, one that he wasn’t even with “You talking bout b###### that’s with these n#####?” he questioned before calling Songz a “rapist.” 

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“F### Trey Songz,” Jacquees wrote before accusing Songz of hating on him. “Can’t come back to Atlanta.” 

He continued, “THAT LOVE BE FAKE AND THIS N#### PULLED OUT MY DREAD YOU BETTER BE GLAD THEM BOYZ WASNT ME BOY YOU OVER WIT IN THE A EVERYSHOW WE THERE FROM THE A TO NC TO FLORIDA ALL THAT S###.” 

Jacquees and Songz are performing out in Dubai, a city-state with strict laws regarding public behavior and violence, and the pair could end up in hot water with authorities.  

While Jacquees had much to say about the alleged fight, Songz hasn’t addressed it publicly. However, he took to Instagram shortly after the revelations with a carousel of images of him smiling, laughing and having a good time while promoting his upcoming tour.  

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Restlezz: An Exciting Year Ahead

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As we embark on a new year, the music industry is abuzz with anticipation for what Restlezz has in store for his fans. With promises of new music, music videos, live performances, collaborations with new artists and producers, and exciting business ventures, it’s clear that 20XX is shaping up to be a momentous year for the talented artist.

With a strong focus on creativity and growth, Restlezz has revealed that he has been hard at work in the studio and is gearing up to release a plethora of new music and accompanying music videos. This dedication to producing fresh content is sure to delight his loyal fanbase and attract new listeners to his unique sound.

In addition to his musical releases, Restlezz is set to hit the stage with live performances throughout the year. This provides an opportunity for fans to experience his music in a dynamic and electrifying setting, further solidifying his presence in the music scene.

One of the most exciting developments is Restlezz’s collaboration with new artists and producers. By venturing into uncharted creative territory, he is demonstrating a willingness to push boundaries and explore new sonic landscapes. This bold approach promises to result in a diverse and compelling body of work.

Furthermore, Restlezz has secured a new distributor through NCMG and Sony’s The Orchard, a strategic move that is poised to amplify his reach and impact within the industry. This partnership opens up exciting possibilities for widespread exposure and the potential to connect with a broader audience.

Looking ahead, Restlezz has hinted at the prospect of releasing new merchandise by the end of the year, offering fans an opportunity to further engage with his brand and show their support.

The artist has also alluded to exciting projects underway behind the scenes, expressing hope that they will come to fruition. His commitment to personal and professional growth is evident in his statement: “This year is gonna be much more eventful than last year for me. I’m gonna apply everything I learned then and use it now to help myself grow even more in the music world.”

With a bold vision and a tireless work ethic, Restlezz is poised to make a significant impact in the music industry this year. Fans and industry insiders alike eagerly await what promises to be a transformative period for the artist.

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Azealia Banks Claims Jay-Z Is Root Of Nicki Minaj’s Beef With Megan Thee Stallion

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Azealia Banks pointed to Jay-Z as the real source of Nicki Minaj’s issues with Megan Thee Stallion. Azealia believed Nicki wanted to be part of Roc Nation and felt slighted by Jay-Z, who signed Megan to a management deal in 2019.

“Nicki is just mad because she wants to be a Roc Nation girl,” Azealia said on Instagram. “There’s no Wayne around, there’s no Drake. She feels really vulnerable … She wants the protection of a Roc Nation. She wants the organization and the prestige.”

Azealia had some harsh words for Megan but mostly focused her attention on Nicki. According to Azealia’s assessment of the situation, Nicki was spiraling and dealing with financial trouble.

“It’s pretty clear that Nicki’s f##### up,” Azealia said. “Like she’s f###### up financially … I’ve probably made some f###### crazy looking s### on here, but I’m also not going around trying to menace other artists and call them broke and tell them to pay their rent and all that other s### like that. You can tell just by whatever keeps happening with Nicki’s butt that she’s f###### up right now. Because there’s something very f###### wrong with the butt.”

Azealia’s rant took a turn when she mentioned Nicki’s brother, who was convicted of predatory sexual assault against a child and endangering the welfare of a child.

“It looks like you f### your brother,” Azealia said. “Or your brother’s f###### on you or something. Because I swear that rush to defend your brother and all that money you put up, that was panic. You were panicking. You were panicking and scared that some sort of family secret was gonna get out … Why is there so much to do with children and sex and just like children and criminal s### around you?”

Nicki started feuding with Megan after the Roc Nation-backed rapper dropped a new single titled “HISS.” The track featured lyrics widely assumed to be referencing Nicki’s husband, who is a registered sex offender. Nicki responded by dropping a diss track titled “Big Foot.”

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Joe Budden Emerges As Unlikely Eminem Ally In Renewed Benzino Beef

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Joe Budden unexpectedly sided with Eminem in Slim Shady’s feud with Benzino. Eminem and Budden had beef in the past, which made it surprising to see the rapper-turned-podcaster give his stamp of approval to Em’s Benzino diss track “Doomsday Pt. 2.”

Budden reacted to the latest chapter in a long-running feud on The Joe Budden Podcast. The former Slaughterhouse member criticized Benzino and praised Eminem’s diss.

“I’m with anybody dissing Benzino,” Budden said. “I am! That n#### is—y’all see him coming out the pool on some bodybuilder s### with the water glistening off his body trying to be like a seal or some s###? Old n##### shouldn’t do that. He do too much s### that old n##### shouldn’t do. And I know he tried to bag that transgender. I don’t care what that n#### say. I know he did.”

Budden acknowledged how strange it was for him to align with Eminem due to their history. Budden also admitted he had no real issues with Benzino but thought Coi Leray’s father was corny.

“Now me and Em on the same side,” Budden said. “Look what you did! Look what you did, Benzino. And I don’t even have no problem with Benzino. But Benzino do make looking 50 corny. He make 50 look bad now.”

Budden, who was signed to Shady Records as a member of Slaughterhouse, trashed Eminem multiple times on the web show Everyday Struggle. Budden once said Eminem’s “Untouchable” was one of the worst songs he ever heard. The comments irked Eminem, who discussed his issues with Budden in a 2018 interview with Sway Calloway.

Eminem’s “Doomsday Pt. 2” dropped via Lyrical Lemonade’s All Is Yellow compilation on January 26. Days later, Benzino responded with a diss track titled “Vulturius.” He quickly followed up with another diss titled “Rap Elvis” within 48 hours.

NBA YoungBoy Scares Fans By Staging Overdose Photo & Quoting Lil Peep

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NBA YoungBoy raised concerns by posting a photo of himself on the floor next to pills and what appeared to be a cup of lean on Thursday (February 1). The 24-year-old rapper’s fans worried about his mental state, questioning if his Instagram post was a cry for help.

“[And] that’s why I don’t pick up my phone when it ring,” he wrote in the caption.

NBA YoungBoy’s caption was a quote from Lil Peep’s song “Star Shopping.” The Baton Rouge native shared a video of himself reciting Lil Peep’s lyrics while listening to the track on Wednesday (January 31).

Earlier this month, NBA YoungBoy opened up about his mental health in an interview with Bootleg Kev. The interview was conducted after a judge eased the restrictions of his house arrest to let him seek professional help for his mental health.

“I real-life hate this s###,” NBA YoungBoy told Bootleg Kev. “This s### take a toll on me, my wife. I wouldn’t blame it on the [music] industry. It’s all about how you go about it, and I’m not that strong. I cry a lot, literally. I’m at a point I know it’s OK.”

The Motown Records artist said he attended court-ordered therapy when he was 18 years old and recently spent time in rehab. He also lamented how music no longer felt therapeutic to him.

“I don’t even love music to that point no more where I run to the microphone,” he said.

NBA YoungBoy remains on house arrest in Utah awaiting trial in a federal gun case. His trial is scheduled to begin in July. He faces up to 10 years in prison for illegal possession of a gun as a convicted felon and possession of an unregistered firearm. The charges stem from a 2020 arrest in his hometown of Baton Rouge.

EXCLUSIVE: Run-DMC Biopic Back In The Works – DMC Reveals What Changed His Mind On Film

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Run-DMC’s three-part documentary series Kings From Queens got the ball rolling on a biopic about the legendary group. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels teased two films exploring the trio’s career in an interview with AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur.

Creekmur noted how DMC was previously reluctant to sign off on a biopic. But DMC said he was willing to participate now when asked if he still opposed a biopic.

“No, not at all,” he told Creekmur. “Nah, a matter of fact, we talking about two biopics.”

DMC explained why he resisted making a biopic in the past, specifically around the time of N.W.A’s biopic Straight Outta Compton. The Run-DMC rapper viewed things differently years later as he believed it was best for their documentary to precede the biopic.

“I didn’t want to jump on a biopic bandwagon,” he said. “That’s why. After the documentary airs, you could tell a story. There’s so many stories in the Run-DMC biopic though. So after this airs, what segment are you going to take out of this to do the biopic? You’re going to tell D meets Run and this and that. That’s impossible to tell. So a little teaser is maybe we’ll do a biopic focusing on the Raising Hell years. That’ll be very interesting.”

Fans must wait for the biopic, but they can watch the documentary Kings From Queens: The Run-DMC Story right now on Peacock. The three-part docuseries premiered on Thursday (February 1).

AllHipHop spoke with Run-DMC’s surviving members DMC and Rev Run as they promoted their documentary’s streaming release. Kings From Queens debuted on Peacock amid the Jam Master Jay murder trial in New York.

Two men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, are on trial for the 2002 murder of Run-DMC’s DJ. A third defendant, Jay Bryant, will be tried separately for his alleged role in Jam Master Jay’s death.

Blueface’s Other “Girlfriend” Debuts Blueface Tattoo On Her Rear-End

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Blueface has yet another love interest who is debuting a new tattoo of his likeness on their body as a sign of their devolution to their union to the “Thotianna” rapper.

On Wednesday (January 31), a woman who goes by Bonnie Lashay posted a video to her Instagram account documenting the process of getting her Blueface tattoo. Unlike Rock, who recently got his mugshot tatted on her face, Lashay opted to get his face stamped on her derrière.

”Got his face tatted where he loves to put his face at,” she wrote. “I love blue sooo much A&F. Should I do his face on my face next?”

Lashay went public with her relationship with Blueface proir to getting the tattoo and had been linked to him as early as 2021. Earlier this month, Lashay treated her single “That’s My Daddy,” which features pictures of Blue’s partner’s faces, such as Rock and more with various strikethrough marks blocking them out of view.

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Lashay’s new also ink follows the debut of Rock’s massive new portrait tattoo on her cheek. Above the portrait is his given name, Johnathan, written in cursive script.

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Fivio Foreign Refuses To Push Back “Pain & Love 2” To Avoid Kanye West Album

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Fivio Foreign will drop Pain & Love 2 on February 9. Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign also plan to release volume one of their Vulture album on that same date.

It appears Fivio Foreign is not afraid to go up against the Hip-Hop/R&B duo collectively known as ¥$. The Brooklyn-raised rapper told his 866,000 X followers to still expect Pain & Love 2 to arrive next week.

“Listen YE is my brother in real life… But I ain’t changing my date for nuffin in the world. I wish gang da best & I kno he feel da same FEB 9 PAIN & LOVE 2,” Fivio tweeted on Wednesday (January 31).

Before that post about the release date for Pain And Love 2, Fivio Foreign shared the official tracklist for his upcoming body of work. The project features Vory, Lil Tjay, Swae Lee, Meek Mill, 41, Sheff G, Popcaan, and Rowdy Rebel.

Fivio Foreign’s original Pain And Love EP came out in November 2019. 2022 saw the rhymer release his debut studio LP, B.I.B.L.E., which hosted “City of Gods” with Kanye West and Alicia Keys. That collaboration earned a gold plaque from the RIAA.

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s long-delayed Vultures will arrive in three parts. Volume 1 is scheduled for February 9. The second and third volumes land on March 8 and April 5, respectively. ¥$ pushed back their collaborative effort several times over the last two months.

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Usher Reveals Tracklist & Features For “Coming Home” Album

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As Usher prepares to headline the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show on February 11, the R&B legend also has a new album coming soon. Coming Home has some big-named featured artists.

Usher shared the official tracklist for Coming Home on Wednesday (January 31). The 20-track body of work will include contributions by Burna Boy, Summer Walker, 21 Savage, Latto, The-Dream, H.E.R., Pheelz, and Jungkook.

“Good Good” with Summer Walker and 21 Savage already arrived last August. That collaboration peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The single has amassed over 33 million streams on Spotify and its video collected more than 50 million views on YouTube.

Usher and H.E.R.’s “Risk It All” also live on The Color Purple (Music from and Inspired By). That soundtrack from the film starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks and Coleman Domingo dropped on December 15, 2023.

Coming Home will hit DSPs two days before Super Bowl LVIII on February 9. Usher is expected to perform some of his greatest hits during the mid-game showcase. The Dallas-born, Atlanta-bred singer has nine Hot 100 No. 1 singles in his catalog.

Last year, Usher teased special guests would join him in Paradise, Nevada’s Allegiant Stadium for the Halftime Show. He said, “I’ve also collaborated with a lot of people in the process, so… there’s a celebration there.”

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Rick Ross Declares His Rap Hall Of Fame Career Can’t Be Questioned

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Rick Ross went from being an Albany State University student to a prosperous rap star/entrepreneur. The Maybach Music Group label founder talked about his stardom in the Hip-Hop space on Dwyane Wade’s The Why podcast.

“In the rap game, Rozay’s in the Hall of Fame. That’s without a doubt,” Rick Ross told the 13-time NBA All-Star. “That’s without a doubt. And anybody questioning that, you ain’t gonna question Rozay looking me in my eyes. They’re not even serious.”

The South Florida native also said, “And that’s stamped by the streets, which means more. That means more to me than anything else. You know what I’m saying? The Grammys, the awards, and all that, that s### is most definitely cool. Accolades are always cool… The streets why Rozay’s on Star Island.”

Rick Ross rose to mainstream prominence in the mid-2000s with hits such as “Hustlin'” and “The Boss” featuring T-Pain. In addition, the 48-year-old MC released five No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart.

The Recording Academy has nominated Rick Ross for nine Grammy Awards, including a Best Rap Album nod for 2012’s God Forgives, I Don’t. However, Rozay has yet to win a Grammy.

Rick Ross also played an important role in the rise of Meek Mill and Wale. All three chart-topping rappers contributed to Maybach Music Group’s Self Made compilation series.

Nicki Minaj Warns YouTube Executive Lyor Cohen: “Don’t Play With Me”

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Nicki Minaj’s week-long rampage against her perceived enemies continues. After dissing Megan Thee Stallion on her poorly-received “Big Foot” record, Minaj also had words for Lyor Cohen.

Joe Budden hosted an X Spaces on Wednesday (January 31). Nicki Minaj joined the public conversation which mostly focused on her issues with Megan Thee Stallion. At one point, Minaj addressed the Global Head of Music at YouTube.

“We have screenshots of the YouTube bots. It’s crazy,” Nicki Minaj claimed. The Pink Friday 2 album creator likely referred to the countless negative comments under the YouTube audio version for “Big Foot.” She did not provide evidence to support her accusation.

Minaj also stated, “Lyor, you better not… Lyor, don’t play with me, n####. I hope you ain’t around that company no more right now.” In addition, the 41-year-old rap star also pushed unsubstantiated theories that mass YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok accounts conspired against her.

Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hiss” Is Outcharting Nicki Minaj’s “Big Foot” On Streaming Platforms

“Big Foot” quickly fell down the daily streaming rankings. Nicki Minaj’s diss record directed at Megan The Stallion has already slipped to No. 6 on Apple Music’s Top 100: USA chart. Plus, the song dropped 46 spots to No. 69 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs USA chart.

Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hiss” remains at No. 1 on Apple Music’s Top 100: USA chart and at No. 1 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs USA chart. The song also climbed to No. 1 on the iTunes all-genre chart. Four other versions of the record sit in the iTunes chart’s Top 6.

“Hiss” is on pace to debut in the Top 5 of next week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart. The LilJuMadeDaBeat-produced single kicked off the most recent round in the Megan Thee Stallion versus Nicki Minaj feud. The “these hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law” line triggered Minaj’s now-six-day tirade on social media.

King Harris Takes Credit For “Standing On Business” Becoming Popular

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King Harris (aka Kid Saiyan) became a trending topic in November 2023. His on-camera confrontation with his parents, T.I. and Tiny Harris, spread across the internet.

During that verbal altercation, King Harris told his famous father and mother that he “stands on business.” That expression then went viral as social media users quoted the T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle reality show star.

King Harris is now taking credit for “standing on business” becoming popular online. LiveBitez posted a screen recording of King promoting his new t-shirt line featuring the phrase.

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“It’s time to stand on business. I ain’t create it, but I’m the one that got everybody saying it,” Harris stated in the video. “I ain’t create it. I’d be a liar if I said I created it. That s###’s been on years and years.”

He continued, “When you ask who got the news saying it, who got ESPN saying it, who got football players saying it, who got kids saying it, who got everybody saying it, it’s me.”

Both T.I. and Tiny Harris have defended their son against concerns about his public behavior. King Harris also fired back at his critics by saying, “N####s betta mind dey business and stay out da mix.”

Jim Jones Claims He Started Rap Rockstar Fashion Trend 20 Years Ago 

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Jim Jones claims he caused a shift in Hip-Hop fashion by starting the Rap Rockstar trend two decades ago.  

According to Capo, the style he and Julez Santa pioneered is now more prevalent than ever. He took to Instagram Wednesday (January 231) to declare his place in Hip-Hop fashion history. he also explained the symbolism behind some of his Rap Rockstar elements. 

He posted a 20-year-old photo of himself wearing a leather jacket, pocket chain and belt adorned with a rhinestone-encrusted skull. 

“I been on it just [in case] u don’t know why u on it now,” Jim Jones wrote. “I caused a shift in [the] rap fashion [that’s] even more prevalent now [than] it was when we started it. 

Tagging his fellow Dipset rapper, Jones broke down the meaning behind the “skull & bone” Rap Rockstar lifestyle.  

“The Skull represents all of our falling soldiers,” he explained. The Chain gang(wallet chain) represents all of our soldiers locked up. 

“Just incase u didn’t know th true definition of wht ur representing when u got tht fly sh!t on,” he added, before urging fans, “Stay fly my friends.” 

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Drake praised Jim Jones and Dipset for being trendsetters after bringing them out during his takeover at The Apollo last January. Drizzy founder rocked Cam’ron’s infamous pink fur coat during the set and was gifted a custom OVO x Dipset bracelet.  

“These guys right here from Harlem made us dress different, talk different, walk different, rap different—all the way in Canada,” he told the crowd.  

Latto Praises Megan Thee Stallion Amid Feud With Nicki Minaj 

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Latto is showing love to Megan thee Stallion, praising her for making fans proud amid her ongoing feud with Nicki Minaj. 

While the Houston rapper has remained relatively silent since dropping “Hiss,” the track has been climbing up the charts and is on pace to debut at No. 9 on next week’s Hot 100. 

Megan Thee Stallion took to Instagram to thank fans for their support and got some love from Latto in return. 

On Wednesday (January 31), Meg shared a “Hiss” snippet, which included the “Megan’s Law” lyric that sent Minaj spiraling.  

“Hotties I really really love and appreciate everything,” she penned in the caption. “KEEP RUNNING UP #HISS EVERYWHEREE.” 

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Latto, who has had her own online wars with Nicki Minaj in the past, left a comment for Megan Thee Stallion. While her new Jennifer Lopez collab was somewhat overshadowed by last weekend’s diss track war drama, the “Lottery” hitmaker gave Megan her flowers.   

“U making us proud Meg,” she wrote alongside a star-struck emoji. 

In 2022, Nicki Minaj and Latto became embroiled in a highly publicized feud following a dispute over Grammy nominations. The spat quickly turned heated, and the pair exchanged insults back and forth. 

When Minaj dropped Pink Friday 2 last December, fans believed the NYC rapper took a shot at Latto on “Falling 4 U.” 

Kanye West Slams Designer For Mocking New Yeezy “Pod” Shoes  

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Kanye West is furious with a designer he has accused of taking money from Adidas to mock his new Yeezy Pods. 

Fans recently started receiving their new Yeezy brand sock-like shoes, and the sizing has apparently caused some confusion. According to the official Yeezy website, the Pods were available to purchase in sizes 1, 2 or 3. Some customers ended up with the wrong size and took to social media to share their experiences.  

An Atlanta-based sneaker community Instagram account with 130,000 followers reposted a photo of the shoes from a Reddit user. 

“So this what they mean when Size 3 fits size 10-13 in the Yzy Pod?” @ATATF wrote in the caption. 

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The post was shared multiple times on social media, including by designer Brittany Pierone, who, according to multiple social media users, was once on Kanye West’s Yeezy team.  

She shared the photo on Instagram alongside the caption, “you are a strong worker.” 

Kanye West caught wind of Pierone’s remarks and blasted the designer on his Instagram Story. 

He shared a screenshot, allegedly of his DMs with Pierone, accusing her of taking money from Adidas to clown the Yeezy Pods. 

“Get a size one,” he wrote in another text, adding that he worked on the design for a year before putting them out independently. He went on to slam Adidas, who he said “copied all my s### and treated me like s###.” 

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