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Nicki Minaj Secures Most No.1 Albums For Female Rapper

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Nicki Minaj has become the female rapper with the most chart-topping albums in history.

The rapper’s new album Pink Friday 2 has debuted at No.1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, launching with 228,000 equivalent album units.

The release is Minaj’s third chart-topping album, following 2010’s Pink Friday and 2012’s Roman Reloaded, which makes her the female rapper with the most No. 1 albums in history and breaks her previous tie with Foxy Brown.

Billboard confirmed Pink Friday 2 also had the biggest sales week for any album released by a female rapper so far in the 2020s.

The new album features contributions from Drake, Lil Wayne, J. Cole, Future, Murda Beatz, and Billie Eilish’s brother and collaborator, Finneas.

On December 11, the star announced a world tour in support of Pink Friday 2, which will see Nicki Minaj perform shows in the U.S., Europe, and the UK.

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Rihanna Says She’s Just An “Extra” In Home Life With A$AP Rocky After Having Children

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Rihanna has opened up about the family dynamic she and A$AP Rocky have developed since welcoming their two children into their home—and apparently, she’s not at the focus.

During the launch event for the Fenty x Puma Creeper Phatty on Monday (December 18), RiRi spoke to Access Hollywood about her newfound life in motherhood. While describing how she began to love Rocky “differently” as he ventured into fatherhood, Rihanna briefly remarked on the bond they share with their two children.

“I loved him differently as a dad,” RiRi said in part. “This is major, major-like; it’s a turn-on. It’s just like, ‘Wow! What a leader, what a great, patient, loving [dad].'”

Rihanna continued, explaining that her main character energy fades in her home life with Rocky and the kids considering her children are “obsessed” with their father.

“I’m just a background, I’m an extra,” she said. “Yep! It happens! It doesn’t matter if it’s girls or boys; they love their dad differently, and I love to see it.”

An abundant amount of love must be present in Rihanna and Rocky’s household considering RiRi hasn’t stopped gushing about her new family since the arrival of their children. In August, the Barbadian singer and entrepreneur told People that she felt her family was “complete” after having baby No. 2 with Rocky.

Lil Yachty Roasted For New Militant “Forest Whitaker-Looking” Fit

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Lil Yachty’s sense for accessorizing has fallen under fire by his massive following on Twitter (X), who can’t decide whether they love or hate his new green beret-inspired look.

The “Tesla” rapper seemingly shared the unassuming selfie with the expectation that users would roast the photo, considering he kicked things off. Shortly tweeting the flick, Lil Boat shared a screenshot of a conversation he and Lil House Phone were having in which it was determined he has a “Musiq Soulchild a## hat” with a legacy as rich as The Chappelle Show.

Immediately following Lil Boat’s remarks, the flood gates opened and users began teeing off on his stoic image.

“This how Forest Whitaker was dressing in the last King of Scotland,” one user wrote while another compared him to actor Jonathan Majors, writing, “Bro went to the Jonathan majors museum of segregation.”

The actor comparisons continued to be a favorite theme throughout the discourse as another user wrote, “Bro dressed like Idris Elba.”

Not even Outkast could outlast the shade being throw as one user targeted Andre Benjamin in their remark, writing, “If u buy the Andre 3000 deluxe flute album it comes with this hat.”

Check out all of the insane quoted replies to Lil Boat’s fit pick here.

Lizzo Accused Of “Wretched” Behavior By Blaming Sexual Harassment Victims

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Lizzo’ and her legal team has filed a motion to dismiss her former wardrobe stylist’s harassment and discrimination lawsuit.

Asha Daniels, who worked in the wardrobe department on Lizzo’s tour earlier this year, filed a lawsuit against the “Juice” singer and her touring team in September for illegal retaliatory termination, racial and sexual harassment, and creating a hostile work environment.

Lizzo’s attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the “meritless and salacious” complaint in the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday.

In the legal documents, the lawyers claimed the former “disgruntled” employee “failed to perform the work that she was assigned and, eventually, just played hooky and refused to show up for work.”

They alleged Daniels was terminated after less than three weeks of employment for “abandoning her post” on the day of Lizzo’s concert in Paris, France in March.

They argued that the case should also be dismissed because it was filed in the wrong jurisdiction as Daniels “is a New York resident who worked for a Delaware corporation in Europe.”

In response to the dismissal request, Daniels’ lawyer Ron Zambrano said in a statement,

“This motion was expected and is yet another Hail Mary by Lizzo’s team to try to shift blame to the victims, as she has done to the three other plaintiffs who have sued her for similar allegations of harassment, disability discrimination and retaliatory termination.

“Lizzo and her lawyers can continue trying to rationalize her illegal and wretched conduct, but we remain committed to seeking justice for our clients and look forward to our day in court where Lizzo can explain her behavior in a public forum.”

Lizzo was sued for sexual, religious and racial harassment, disability discrimination, weight shaming and creating a hostile work environment by former dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez in August. She has denied the allegations.

Was Gunna & Offset’s Recent Reunion Just A Chance Encounter?

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Gunna and Offset appear to have recently joined forces, however it’s unclear what exactly the encounter means in the grand scheme of things.

For starters, was it the powers that be or meticulous planning that brought the pair of Atlanta rappers together recently in Dubai? From the looks of it, it would appear it was somewhat of a combination of both considering they were both booked for appearances at Blu Oasis nightclub.

For the most part, all appeared to be well, despite one awkward video circulating of the pair standing on opposite sides of a room that was giving off this sort of a standoff-ish type. Aside from that, though a candid shot of Gunna pouring Offset a glass of champagne began circulating following the event, no additional details of their encounter hav spilled over to social media. Maybe if Gunna and Offset can let bygones be bygones, Lil Baby and the YSL rapper can possibly patch things up?

Check out the post below for another look at the pair during their recent link up.

Tiffany Haddish Pleads Not Guilty In DUI Case

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Tiffany Haddish has pleaded not guilty to the driving under the influence (DUI) charge brought against her by the L.A. District Attorney’s Office.

According to legal documents Tiffany Haddish was arraigned on her DUI charge and she has pleaded not guilty after she was busted behind the wheel in Los Angeles. entered the plea during an arraignment on Wednesday.

Tiffany Haddish was arrested in November after falling asleep behind the wheel of a car while it was stopped in the middle of the road.

Earlier this month she was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a .08% Blood Alcohol Content (BAC).

It is Haddish’s second arrest on suspicion of DUI in two years; in January 2022 she was also found asleep at the wheel in Atlanta, Georgia.

To celebrate her 44th birthday on December 3, the star told her Instagram followers she was ready to start afresh.

“Happy Birthday to me!!!!!” she penned. “I am ready for my next chapter in life. I have more music and Another Book coming and I can’t wait to share with the world all of the work I have been doing for My Family and All my Real Unicorns.”

Can ScHoolboy Q’s Support Of Kanye West Propel His Popularity Forward?

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Kanye West may have to add ScHoolboy Q to his upcoming album with Ty Dolla $ign following his recent show of support. During the Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) Christmas toy drive event earlier this week, artists such as LaRussell, SZA, Isaiah Rashad, Ab-Soul and ScHoolboy Q himself took the stage for an energized live performance in the Nickerson Gardens projects. As Q blazed the stage during his set, he appeared to declare his undying allegiance with West despite his controversial exploits and perceived antisemitic episodes.

”I don’t know about y’all but I ain’t cancel Kanye [West] that’s the homie I don’t give a f###,” ScHoolboy Q said. “I f### with Ye.” He then proceeded to rap the entirety of his verse on “THat Part.”

For what it’s worth, Ye definitely did show out and deliver an insane feature verse for ScHoolboy Q—as he does on most occasions when he’s the guest artist. But can the “Man Of The Year” rapper’s support for Kanye West help quell the current public outcry levied against Ye?

We are talking about the same guy who has Kodak Black, Lil Durk, Freddie Gibbs, Ty Dolla $ign and Nicki Minaj (theoretically) on his upcoming Vultures album—yet there’s still conversation brewing about whether the LP will be successful. Big bro literally got into an argument with everyone in the room at the private listening event for his album. Kanye West has crazy “frienemies” right now, and it seems like there are more folks rooting for his downfall than his success at the moment.

Not to mention Ye is already getting flak for the mercy designs for the album, which people believe features symbolism from Nazi Germany. If one of the bigger West Coast rap artists out right now can still co-sign Kanye West, is he really as cooked as everyone says he is?

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Jordan the Stallion Talks Cocoa Mint Holiday Shake Collaboration With Kevin Hart’s Hart House

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Features
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Jordan the Stallion recently paid a visit to Kevin Hart at his Hart House restaurant in Hollywood. To kick off his new LTO Cocoa Mint Holiday shake, Jordan gave Kevin some fun tips as the President of the Fast Food Secrets Club.

Jordan the Stallion is a celebrated content creator with a global fan base exceeding 23 million. His dynamic presence on TikTok has earned him over 11 million followers and over 2.6 billion views, thanks to his innovative content and signature single-zoom-in technique. Founder of The Fast Food Secrets Club ®, Jordan combines candid storytelling with insider industry insights, resonating deeply with his audience.

Jordan’s authenticity and engaging persona have captivated a vast and loyal community and now a collaboration with Hart House, whose mission is to be “plant-based for the people.” Unlike yesterday’s burgers-and-fries joint, Hart House ingredients are 100% plant-based and REAL, with a menu featuring plant-based burg’rs, chick’n sandwiches, salads, nuggets, fries, tots and milkshakes all with no antibiotics, hormones, artificial colors, preservatives, or high-fructose corn syrup.

AllHipHop’s Rea Davis had a chance to speak with Jordan about his new collaboration with Hart House.

Check out the interview below!

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Young Thug’s Dad Responds Strongly To Lil Baby’s Alleged Gunna Diss

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Young Thug’s father, Big Jeff, has responded to the alleged shots Lil Baby has been taking at Gunna as the YSL Rico trial drags on.

During a recent virtual interview, Big Jeff became visibly frustrated when asked about Lil Baby. In addition to explicitly condemning the snitching narrative surrounding Gunna, Big Jeff criticized “bloggers” and other rappers for also spreading misinformation—despite never setting foot in the courtroom.

“He need to shut the f### up cause he don’t know what’s going on,” Big Jeff says in the video below. “He going off a what he heard. Ask Lil Baby has he ever come to a court date. That’s what I want y’all to ask these g###### rappers and these bloggers with this snitch s###.”

He continued calling Lil Baby out for not showing up for Young Thug when it counts the most. “When have y’all went to a court date to support Slime?…Go on their social media pages and say, ‘Why in the f**k haven’t you been to the courthouse to support your dude?’ And I guarantee you won’t get an answer.”

Lil Baby just shared two new singles, “Crazy” and “350.” Fans believe he targeted his “Drip Too Hard” collaborator on the latter with, “Ain’t never say nothin’ ’bout it, n###a/You know you a rat.” The snitching allegations swirling around Gunna have seemingly gotten so bad he’s enlisted 24/7 armed security.

Watch the explosive clip in full below.

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EXCLUSIVE: Don Omar Slaps DJ Envy Associate Cesar Pina With Lawsuit Over ANOTHER Scam

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: Exclusives
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Reggaeton pioneer Don Omar filed a second lawsuit against DJ Envy’s associate Cesar Pina on Tuesday (December 19). According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Omar sued Pina for using the Puerto Rican artist’s name and image on a website connected to Pina’s house-flipping fraud.

“Defendant misappropriated plaintiff’s name, likeness, identity or persona for use on defendant’s website in order to promote defendant’s house flipping scheme,” Omar’s lawyers wrote. “Defendant is using plaintiff’s name, likeness, identity or persona for commercial purposes without his consent. The use … gives the false impression that plaintiff has endorsed defendant’s business, which he has not, and that plaintiff is a partner in his business, which he is not.”

Omar’s lawyers sent Pina a cease-and-desist letter on December 4. Attorneys threatened Pina with a lawsuit if he did not remove all references to Omar from the website.

“The association of [Omar’s] name with a website involved in criminal activities is per se defamatory and is causing irreparable harm to his reputation and standing in the community,” the letter read. “This is a serious matter that may necessitate further legal action, including claims of misappropriation, violation of the right to publicity, defamation, false light, fraud and number of applicable torts.”

It continued, “You are directed to immediately cease and desist from using [Omar’s] name and/or likeness and cease any reference to him as a ‘business partner’ in any manner from the website and/or through any other form of communication. If you fail to do so, we have been instructed to take immediate legal action against Mr. Pina and all those responsible.”

Omar’s lawyers said they still haven’t received a response from Pina. Attorneys noted Pina “appears to be continuing his unlawful Ponzi scheme and continues to use his website to promote that scheme with the unauthorized use of plaintiff’s name, image and likeness.”

Pina was arrested for running a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme in October. Last month, Omar sued Pina for allegedly scamming the reggaeton artist in a real estate deal.

Omar’s latest lawsuit accuses Pina of violation of the right to publicity, unauthorized publication of name or likeness and false endorsement. Omar is seeking $5 million in damages.

Jeezy & Jeannie Mai Battle Over Prenup As Divorce Gets Uglier

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Jeezy asked a judge to affirm the terms of a prenup in his ongoing divorce from his estranged wife Jeannie Mai. According to court documents obtained by The Blast, the 46-year-old rapper filed a motion claiming the prenuptial agreement was fair and met all standards for enforcement.

“There is no question that both parties were capable of reading and understanding the terms and provisions of the agreement,” Jeezy’s motion argued. “Both parties are public figures who are no strangers to a contract.”

It continued, “It is indisputable that the prenuptial agreement was not obtained through mistake, misrepresentation or nondisclosure of material facts. Specifically, both parties were vigorously represented by independent counsel in the negotiations.”

Jeezy filed for divorce in September. He released a statement about the split in October.

“The decision to end this chapter in my life was not made impulsively and comes with a heavy heart,” he said. “Despite this, my love and respect for Jeannie remains and the time we spent together holds a cherished place in my heart.”

Jeezy and Mai were married for two years. Mai gave birth to their daughter Monaco in 2022.

Several court filings revealed details of the couple’s divorce proceedings. Mai accused Jeezy of cheating, which allegedly violated the terms of their prenup.

“Wife further shows that the court should enforce Paragraph 8 of the prenuptial agreement regarding infidelity which provides, in pertinent part, that in the event that either party engages in sexual relations, an emotional relationship, or is emotionally or sexually suggestive in communication with a third party via all forms of electronic communications, including but not limited to texting, sexting, FaceTiming, social media and/or direct messages, shall result in a significant financial penalty upon the adulterous party,” her lawyers contended.

A rep for Jeezy denied any infidelity. In another court filing, he claimed Mai was “gatekeeping” their daughter from him. She responded by saying she was only concerned for their child’s safety.

Drake Fans Upset With Morgan Wallen Cameo In “You Broke My Heart” Video

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Drake faced criticism after releasing his “You Broke My Heart” music video on Wednesday (December 20). The Canadian superstar enlisted controversial singer Morgan Wallen for a cameo, which did not sit well with some of Drake’s fans.

Wallen is one of the biggest stars in country music, but he was infamously caught using a racist slur outside his Nashville home in 2021. TMZ released a video of the incident, which led to several bans and his record label suspending him.

“In the wake of recent events, Big Loud Records has made the decision to suspend Morgan Wallen’s recording contract indefinitely,” his label said in a statement. “Republic Records fully supports Big Loud’s decision and agrees such behavior will not be tolerated.”

Wallen was eventually reinstated and his career recovered. He said there was “no excuse” for his use of the slur in a December 2023 interview with Billboard.

“I’ve never made an excuse,” he said. “I never will make an excuse. I’ve talked to a lot of people, heard stories [about] things that I would have never thought about because I wasn’t the one going through it. And I think, for me, in my heart I was never that guy that people were portraying me to be, so there was a little bit of like, ‘Damn, I’m kind of actually mad about this a little bit because I know I shouldn’t have said this, but I’m really not that guy.’”

He continued, “I put myself in just such a s### spot, you know? Like, ‘You really messed up here, guy.’ If I was that guy, then I wouldn’t have cared. I wouldn’t have apologized. I wouldn’t have done any of that if I really was that guy that people were saying about me.”

But an apology tour was never going to be enough for many observers, who remained disgusted with Wallen. Unsurprisingly, Drake’s decision to team up with Wallen elicited outrage.

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Big Sean Slams Door Shut On Alleged Kendrick Lamar Diss

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Big Sean weighed in on the diss aimed at him in an alleged demo of Kendrick Lamar’s 2017 song “Element,” which surfaced online earlier this year. The Detroit-bred rapper seemed to doubt the legitimacy of the track in a chat with TMZ.

“Ain’t no diss,” he told TMZ. “Nah.”

He added, “If it was a diss, it would’ve been a diss. If it was a diss, it would’ve been another diss.”

Months ago, fans questioned if the “Element” leak was truly Kendrick or an AI-generated version of his voice. Kendrick’s longtime collaborator Jay Rock thought the leak was real but provided no definitive answer. The alternate version of “Element,” which used his “Paramedic” beat, pointedly dissed Sean and others.

The song included the following lyrics: “Big Sean keep sneak dissing, I let it slide/I think his false confidence got him inspired/I can’t make ’em respect you, baby, it’s not my job/You’re finally famous for who you date, not how you rhyme (boy)/Cute ass raps, get your puberty up/Then make you a classic album before you come at us/Drake and Meek Mill’s beef might got you gassed up/But I’m a whole ‘nother beast, I’ll really f### you up.”

Kendrick and Sean share a complicated history. For many years, fans assumed the two were at odds. Sean discussed the supposed beef in a 2020 interview with Joe Budden.

“One of the people that, especially after Nipsey [Hussle] died, was important for me to connect with was Kendrick,” Sean told Budden. “Me and Kendrick got a history of songs … Kendrick been in my house before … So, when this whole thing—the whole Big Sean, Kendrick beef was going on, it was something I wish I would’ve spoke up about because there was nothing. And when I say nothing, I’m not even bullshitting.”

Sean also mentioned clearing the air with Kendrick on the song “Deep Reverence.” Sean blamed their issues on “lack of communication and wrong information.”

50 Cent-Produced “Power Book IV: Force” Renewed For Third Season

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Fans of the Power television universe have something to celebrate this holiday season. The STARZ network has announced the renewal of Power Book IV: Force for a third season.

The third spinoff in the Power franchise stars Joseph Sikora as Tommy Egan. Season two of the crime drama also featured Isaac Keys, Lili Simmons, Shane Harper, Kris D. Lofton, Carmela Zumbado and Manuel Eduardo Ramirez.

“The fan response to this action-packed season of Force has been incredible,” Kathryn Busby, president of programming for STARZ, said. “They’ve made it clear that they need more Tommy and we’re thrilled to deliver. Christmas has indeed come early.”

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Gary Lennon will return as the showrunner and executive producer for season three of Power Book IV: Force. 50 Cent also serves as an executive producer. Courtney A. Kemp, Mark Canton, Terri Kopp and Chris Selak received executive producer credit as well.

Power Book IV: Force is a sequel to the original Power series which ran from 2014 to 2020. The expanded Power universe also includes Power Book II: Ghost and Power Book III: Raising Kanan.

STARZ debuted Power Book IV: Force in February 2022. The one-hour show launched as the most-watched premiere in the premium cable network’s history with 3.3 million multiplatform views in the United States.

Cardi B Attends Toys For Tots Charity Event Following Offset Breakup Drama

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Cardi B made her first public appearance since the online controversy involving her estranged husband, Offset. The “I Like It” hitmaker showed up at a Marine Toys for Tots Foundation event in New York on Tuesday (December 19).

The Newburgh Armory Unity Center shared photos and videos of Cardi B at the toy giveaway on the organization’s Instagram Story. Additional images and clips from the location also made the rounds on X (formerly Twitter).

For example, blogger KenBarbie tweeted a recording of the 31-year-old Bronx native meeting with Newburgh residents. The caption for that social media post read, “Cardi B is back outside, giving back, and loving on families in NY.”

Cardi B went viral last week after going on a teary-eyed, Instagram Live tirade about Offset. The Grammy-winning recording artist accused the Migos member of playing games and doing her dirty.

The celebrity couple’s breakup became public news after Blueface alleged Offset had sex with his ex-girlfriend, Chrisean Rock. Offset denied those allegations, and Cardi claimed the split with Set happened before Blueface started the cheating rumors.

In addition to attending a holiday-themed Toys for Tots charity program, Cardi B continued to make business moves. Her Whipshots vodka-infused whipped cream brand launched a new installment of the “Cardi & Patti” digital series.

Cardi B and R&B legend Patti LaBelle united for the joint campaign to co-promote Whipshots and LaBelle’s Good Life pies. The duo presented previous episodes of the sitcom-style shorts during the Thanksgiving season.

Elliott Wilson Catches Heat For Seeming To Pit Offset & Quavo Against Each Other

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Journalist Elliott Wilson has seen his name in the headlines a lot recently. Once again, the 52-year-old cultural critic ignited criticism directed at him for a social media post.

On Tuesday (December 19), Wilson tweeted a photo of Offset with Gunna and a photo of Quavo wearing a “Free Young Thug” shirt. Some Twitter (X) users slammed Wilson for seemingly pitting Offset and Quavo against each other.

Gunna has been accused of snitching on YSL label head Young Thug in his ongoing RICO case. The “FukUMean” rapper has denied the allegations.

Migos members Offset and Quavo reportedly had a falling out before their groupmate Takeoff died in November 2022. They briefly reunited to honor Takeoff at this year’s BET Awards.

Many of the replies to Elliott Wilson’s tweet called him out. One person wrote, “Quit being messy,” while another X user responded, “This takes the cake for [the] nasty award of the f###ng year wow.”

In addition, The Joe Budden Podcast co-host Lamar “Ice” Burney took a subtle shot at Elliott Wilson. Ice quote-tweeted Wilson and added, “hip hop journalism.” Ice’s post was a reference to Wilson’s complaint about Nicki Minaj twerking on Kai Cenat’s livestream.

Wilson responded to Ice by writing, “Documenting Quavo’s reaction to Offset kickin’ it with Gunna is actually Hip-Hop journalism.” He later provided a general reaction to the backlash, writing, “Trolling. Hating. Messy. Y’all talk in zesty internet terms.”

Nicki Minaj took issue with Elliott Wilson seemingly degrading Kai Cenat, which caused her fans to attack Wilson online. The Rap Radar CEO denied dissing Minaj before eventually apologizing to Cenat and his family.

Metro Boomin Teases Collaborative Project With Future Amid Rumored Beef With Drake

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As the fourth quarter of 2023 winds down, it appears Metro Boomin wants his fans to know something big is coming. The super-producer behind 2022’s Heroes & Villains studio LP once again teased a new project with Future.

On Tuesday (December 19), Metro Boomin tweeted a photo of himself and Future in the studio. The St. Louis native captioned his tweet, “COMING SOON [three eagle emojis].”

Metro’s post comes after the Boominati Worldwide label founder offered a similar teaser at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in September. At the time, he said, “Me and Pluto album on the way.”

Future has worked extensively with Metro Boomin throughout his career. Some of the Atlanta-raised rapper’s biggest hits feature beats by Young Metro, including songs like “Honest” and “Mask Off.”

Metro also handled a significant amount of the production for Future and Drake’s 2015 joint mixtape What a Time to Be Alive. However, there seems to be some tension between Metro and Drake at the moment.

Attendees at the 2024 Rolling Loud California festival will have the chance to see Metro Boomin and Future perform live at the event. The two Hip-Hop stars replaced Lil Uzi Vert as headliners for the March 17 show.

Nicki Minaj Hits No. 1 On Gospel Chart With “Blessings”

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Nicki Minaj scored another No. 1 hit on a specific genre chart. This time the New York City-bred leader of the Barbz made it to the pinnacle of the Hot Gospel Songs rankings.

“Blessings” debuted in the Hot Gospel Songs chart’s pole position. The Pink Friday 2 song features Georgia-bred Gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard.

Previously, Nicki Minaj and Tasha Cobbs Leonard led the Hot Gospel Songs tally with Leonard’s “I’m Getting Ready” in 2017. That collaboration also peaked at No. 2 on the Gospel Airplay chart.

Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 opened atop the Billboard 200, becoming the Hip-Hop recording artist’s third career chart-topping album. The 22-track project collected 228,000 units in its first week of release.

In addition to Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Minaj recruited J. Cole, Lil Wayne, Tate Kobang, Drake, Lourdiz, Lil Uzi Vert and Future for Pink Friday 2. Bonus versions of the studio LP also feature 50 Cent, Monica and Keyshia Cole.

Two records off Pink Friday 2 made it into the Billboard Hot 100 chart’s Top 40 region this week. The album also hosts the former No. 1 single “Super Freaky Girl” as well as the Top 20 hit “Red Ruby da Sleeze.”

U.K. Rapper Dave Raises $500K For Children In Palestine, Sudan & Congo 

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British rapper Dave has raised a staggering sum after pledging the proceeds of his latest merch drop to children affected by the ongoing conflicts in Palestine, Sudan and Congo. 

On Tuesday (December 19), two weeks after launching the sale, the South Londoner announced he garnered almost half a million British pounds ($633,215 USD) for the children’s charities. 

“We raised close to £500,000 factoring everything in last Sunday for the charities in Palestine Congo and Sudan. Massive love to all,” he penned on X. “Thanks for playing a part and allowing me to play my part also. Will keep you updated on the journey the donations take to those in need.” 

Dave Doubles Proceeds Of Charity Sale

Dave took to social media earlier this month to announce the charity sale. In addition, Dave promised to personally double the proceeds.  

“We will be donating ALL the proceeds to medical care and essential needs for children in Palestine; children affected by the conflict in Sudan; and children affected by displacement in Congo,” he explained on December 7.  

He continued, “Whatever we generate with this drop I will personally match out of my own pocket and double, in donations. Raising awareness and keeping these conversations alive is of the most importance, and anyway in which anyone can help is appreciated massively.”

 In addition to his philanthropic efforts, Dave has racked up an impressive set of accolades this year. He and fellow Londoner Central Cee dominated the U.K. charts with their first-ever collaboration, “Sprinter.”   

The duo broke records when they debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. chart, earning a record-breaking 13.4 million streams, the biggest week of streams for a rap song ever in U.K. chart history. “Sprinter,” the lead single from their joint EP, Split Decision, went on to become the longest reigning No. 1 in U.K. rap.  

Jadakiss Wows Internet With Aerial Gymnastics In Unconventional Outfit

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Jadakiss is no slouch in the gym and is ready to show off his athletic prowess at any time, even when he’s fully kitted out in winter gear. 

The Lox member is going viral after sharing a video demonstration of his gymnast skills. Jadakiss took to Instagram on Tuesday (December 29) with a video from the gym. Despite being dressed for the chilly New York City weather, donning a knee-length Puffa jacket and hoodie, Kiss was prepared.  

He expertly grabbed onto the gymnastic rings before performing an impressive aerial stunt. 

It’s not the first time Jadakiss has gone viral for his impressive yet unconventional workouts. He flexed his upper body strength to do some pull-ups on New York City scaffolding while donning a pair of Timbs.

Jadakiss takes his health and workouts seriously and believes staying fit is essential to enjoying a happy life. 

In 2021, Jadakiss joined Lil Cease for a workout and declared, “healthy is gangsta,” during an episode of the Junior M.A.F.I.A. rapper’s Facebook Watch show. 

“Everybody want to be tough guys and this and that, and rich,” Jadakiss explained. “If you not healthy, you can’t be alive to spend your money. If you not healthy, you can’t enjoy the party, you can’t enjoy the perks of life, you won’t be here to see your kids graduate, to see ’em score they first touchdown, to see things like that. So health is more important than anything.”