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Drake’s “Virginia Beach” Album Opener Sparks Pusha T Diss Track Speculation 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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The opening track on For All The Dogs has Drake fans speculating that the OVO honcho is resurrecting his feud with Pusha T. 

The album has been hit with several delays, with Drake explaining that he could either finish the tour or the project but not both. One would have to be postponed and he didn’t want to disappoint ticket holders. Earlier this week, during an unexpected appearance at Lil Yachty’s Toronto show, Drizzy announced he just finished the album. Fans expected the album to arrive at midnight on Friday (October 6), however, Drake needed a few more hours. 

Nonetheless, he gave fans something to muse over while awaiting the project, sharing the surprise drop “8AM In Charlotte” in the early hours of Thursday morning (October 4.) Then, on Thursday evening, the “Rich Flex” hitmaker took to social media with the For All The Dogs tracklist. He also confirmed the album would be released at 6 A.M. EST.  

“FOR ALL THE DOGS OCTOBER 6 6AM,” Drake wrote before adding, “(Sorry to all my streamers).” 

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 The tracklist, which also features artwork from the Hip-Hop superstar’s five-year-old son Adonis, reveals a whopping 23 songs. Any guest appearances have been withheld, although Drake has confirmed Nicki Minaj, Bad Bunny and Lil Yachty are all on the album. 

The listing includes lead singles “Slime You Out” featuring SZA and “8AM In Charlotte,” but it was the opening track that sent the rumor mill into overdrive. 

Drake Fans React To “Virginia Beach”

For All The Dogs begins with the track “Virginia Beach,” which just so happens to be the hometown of Drake’s nemesis Pusha T.  

“First track on Drake’s album is Virginia Beach,” one social media user wrote. “Now when he gets the response he’s looking for I don’t wanna see yall up here complaining.” 

Check out some of the other reactions below. 

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YNW Melly Lawyers Seek To Limit Lead Detective’s Testimony In Murder Retrial

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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YNW Melly’s lawyers filed two motions to exclude some of Detective Mark Moretti’s testimony from the rapper’s upcoming retrial on Thursday (October 5). According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the defense urged a judge to not let Detective Moretti present information from an Apple health pedometer, CellHawk call data record mapping and Google Maps.

“The proposed expert testimony of Detective Moretti’s exhibits and reports should be excluded under Florida Rules of Evidence 90.702 and 90.403 because the methodology in the reports and/or testimony is unreliable, irrelevant and its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice,” the lawyers argued.

Defense attorneys filed the motions ahead of their client’s next court date, which is scheduled for Friday (October 6). YNW Melly’s legal team previously asked Judge John Murphy to recuse the Broward County State Attorney’s Office from the 24-year-old artist’s double murder case.

The defense claimed prosecutors withheld evidence to protect Detective Moretti as a witness in YNW Melly’s first trial. Jury selection for the retrial is set to begin on October 9.

Earlier this week, YNW Melly was charged with witness tampering. His lawyers said prosecutors were trying to distract the public after facing allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.

YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, has remained in jail since his 2019 arrest. He is accused of killing his friends YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in 2018.

Cam’ron Says He Sold Angel Dust To Method Man Too Following Big L Reveal

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Cam’ron said Big L wasn’t the only rapper providing angel dust to Method Man back in the day. The Dipset artist claimed he also sold drugs to the Wu-Tang Clan member in reaction to an anecdote from the Drink Champs podcast.

“Yo @methodmanofficial I served u a couple times,” Cam’ron wrote on Instagram. “(Pause) I just wasn’t famous yet. listen to slide 2. #DangerZoneAlumni.”

Cam’ron included a relevant snippet from his song “Toast to Me” in the Instagram post. The track appeared on his 2019 album Purple Haze 2.

“I’m from a dust block where some of Wu-Tang used to come and place they orders at,” he rapped on the song.

Cam’ron reiterated his involvement after Method Man recalled getting angel dust from Big L on an episode of Drink Champs. Tical unexpectedly revealed the D.I.T.C. rapper used to sell him drugs when asked to choose between Big L and Biggie Smalls.

“Big L used to sell me my wet,” Method Man told hosts N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN. “Big L used to sell me dust, n#### … I used to get that s### from Big L uptown.”

Method Man’s comments left N.O.R.E. stunned.

“I’m not gon’ lie to you,” N.O.R.E. said. “I think that’s the first time I’ve ever been shocked like that on Drink Champs.”

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Jason Derulo Accused Of Dropping Singer From Label After She Refused His Sexual Advances

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A 25-year-old singer filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Jason Derulo on Thursday (October 5). Emaza Gibson claimed Jason Derulo expected her to have sex with him after she signed a joint deal with his Future History imprint and Atlantic Records in 2021.

Gibson said she repeatedly rejected Derulo’s sexual advances while signed to him, per NBC News. She believed her refusal to have sex with him resulted in her getting dropped from his label in 2022.

According to the lawsuit, Derulo often tried to get Gibson to go out for drinks despite her making it clear she wanted to keep things professional. Derulo allegedly started bringing alcohol and drugs to studio sessions, which left Gibson feeling pressured to drink.

Gibson accused Derulo of asking her to participate in a sex ritual, which her lawsuit deemed an “explicit demand for sex-in-exchange-for-success.” Gibson said she feared for her safety due to Derulo’s aggressive behavior.

“His threats of physical harm and unconscionable sexual advances toward this young woman who is just trying to break into the industry were outrageous and illegal,” Gibson’s lawyer Ron Zambrano told NBC News.

Gibson sued Derulo for sexual harassment, retaliation and breach of contract, among other complaints. Derulo’s then-manager Frank Harris was also named a defendant in the lawsuit.

“I’m at this point in my life right now, it’s very heartbreaking,” Gibson told NBC News. “I have anxiety; I’m traumatized. I’ve dealt with inhumane work situations … I’m at this point where I’m back to zero and I have nothing.”

She added, “I’m just trying to fight for what’s right because what was done to me was not OK. And I wouldn’t want anybody else to go through what I went through. They wasted my time. They promised me things.”

Gibson sought damages for emotional distress, unpaid wages and more. Derulo has not publicly commented on Gibson’s allegations.

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DIOSSALS Taps Enchanting for New Single “Booty”

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Music
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Dios is a rising artist that’s been putting on for Exit 28 – Hogansville, GA since 2020. His latest song titled, “Booty,” is produced by OKPETRE, and it gives an upbeat club vibe. The featured vocalist Enchanting, showcases her raw persona over the beat. The duet’s chemistry in the booth makes the artwork special for listeners.

This single is nothing short of that high-energy feel-good music for everyone to enjoy. It’s also playing on your local airways on various stations such as Power 105.1 in NYC, HOT 107.9 ATL and more!

For some extra heat to add to your 2023 playlists, be sure to stream “Booty” on all DSP platforms (iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, etc), and check out the video visualizer that’s dropping soon on the YouTube link HERE.

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Kid Cudi Says ‘Star Trek’ Collaboration Is “Dream Come True”

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Kid Cudi entered the world of Star Trek for a multimedia collaboration, teaming up with the popular franchise for its “Boldy Be” campaign. The rapper/actor will drop a new single inspired by the franchise and portray Captain Skyles in a Star Trek-themed Fortnite gaming experience called Mirror Mayhem.

“Dream come true to lock in w Star Trek,” Kid Cudi wrote on Instagram. “’Heaven’s Galaxy,’ my new EPIC jam inspired by the world of Star Trek, releases next Friday!! MEGA Fortnite experience next week!! INSANO INCOMING!!”

Kid Cudi’s song “Heaven’s Galaxy” is scheduled to drop on October 12 to coincide with the start of the 2023 New York Comic Con. The multi-platinum-selling artist and Star Trek will unveil a streetwear capsule collection at the convention.

The capsule includes t-shirts, crewnecks, hoodies and more. New York Comic Con attendees can grab items from the collection before it hits shop.kidcudi.com on October 16.

Kid Cudi and Star Trek’s Mirror Mayhem launches later this month on Fortnite. The gaming experience allows players to join forces with Captain Skyles to find an anomaly threatening the planet Vada. Mirror Mayhem features “Heaven’s Galaxy” and songs from Kid Cudi’s upcoming album INSANO, which is due out in 2024.

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Is Drake Dissing Kanye West On “8AM in Charlotte”? Probably.

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Rumors
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While most of us have been going about our daily lives, it seems Drake is still harboring some strong emotions when it comes to Kanye West. LOL! The two artists, who have been locked in a mostly one-sided public feud for several years now, are once again in the spotlight thank s to Drake’s latest single, “8AM in Charlotte.”

Give it a listen and read on.

The song hit Thursday morning and people immediately began to speculate there was a diss aimed at Kanye West. Social media platforms were abuzz! Fans, haters, lovers, casuals and more started to dissect the lyrics, particularly focusing on lines like: “Handle beef so quiet you think that I’m letting it slide/ Next thing you know we tip-toeing past enemy lines/ Diss me so long ago we making your memories fly/ Conspiracy theories start flowing around like the Kennedy guy/ I’ll probably hold a grudge against you guys ’til I’m 75.”

He really can hold a grudge!

READ ALSO: Kanye West Slams Nas, Pusha T And Teyana Taylor In Leaked 2018 Recording

In the song, Drake never directly mentions Kanye West, but there are subtle references. This shade seems to be part of the ongoing feud between the two, which have played out on “No Stylist” and “Sicko Mode.” I had to listen to “Sicko Mode” again to get it.

Her are some more of the bars from “8AM”: “Aye, n##as lying for a living, I couldn’t relate/ We all gotta lay in the bed we make, but that couldn’t be Drake/ You forced a lot of fake love when real ones stood in your face / That’s why you got deserted by your n##as like pudding and cake/ I got you on camera bowing down but the footage is safe/ Thank God, another USB to put in the safe.”

Kanye West is pretty much oblivious to all of this, I believe. He has maintained a low profile this year You know, as much of a “low profile” as the media will allow. Kanye recently stated that he had new music on the way. We’ll see.

By the way, there has to be a Pusha-T diss in there some where. Drizzy’s son is literally wearing a shirt that says “hate survivor.”

By the way, read out interview with Suge Knight. 😉

Social Media Drags Drake’s New Hairstyle In ‘8AM In Charlotte’ Video: “Dude Getting Corny Now”

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News
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Social media apparently isn’t feeling Drake’s new hairstyle in his “8AM In Charlotte” video. While dancing with his son, Adonis, he’s sporting colorful clips and barrettes in his hair. While the accessories are carefully coordinated with his sweater, people can’t resist making a mockery of his coif.

“Drake you my boy,” one person tweeted, but please stop doing that b####### to you hair you look corny lol.” Yet another person called him corny, adding, “Dude getting corny now, first nail polish now them wack a## clips in his hair, drake fell off years ago.”

Another X user posed the question, “If only drake acted how he rap. How you talkin bout killing n##gas with colorful clips in your hair.”

Some people are afraid Drake might spark a trend.

“The only ones who can pull off Drake’s new look is bad bunny Dominicans,” one person remarked. “I don’t want to see any of you negroes with them hair clips. Jimmy’s vitamin deficient bob was enough!!”

One of the wildest comments mentioned his son, Adonis.

“Drake the only rapper who’s pen is good enough to distract from the fact that he’s rapping with colorful rollers in his hair and a little white boy dancing next to him off beat,” the person tweeted.

Apart from his wild hair, people seem to be loving the new song, reveling in the artist’s lyrical profundity.

Mickey Factz, an MC known for his mastery of rhyme and the founder of the Pendulum Ink Academy, marveled at the skillset, tweeting, “Pointless to tell yall how good the Charlotte in 8 Am record is by Drake. Yall just gon say he had a writer or the whole album dont sound like that or its not that good.”

Morgan State Cancels Homecoming After Mass Shooting Sends Five People To The Hospital

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Morgan State University has canceled the 2023 Homecoming festivities in the wake of the mass shooting earlier this week. It marks the first HBCU in history (outside of COVID-19 restrictions) to take such measures.

The news comes just one day after suspect(s) shot five people—four of them students—during the “let out” of this year’s coronation on Tuesday (October 3). The gunfire broke out at two separate locations: Thurgood Marshall Hall, a dormitory on campus, and the Murphy Fine Arts Center, where the event took place.

Shortly after the shots rang out, the university issued a shelter-in-place order to ensure everyone’s safety. The president of Morgan, Dr. David K. Wilson, delivered a message via social media on Wednesday (October 4), detailing the steps the school has made.

“It is with great consternation that I deliver this message to our university community following the most incredible and unfortunate of events that occurred on our campus last evening,” he said, adding it was an “unbelievable act of violence.”

He continued, “I can assure you that in response to last evening ‘s events, we are aggressively increasing security measures on campus, further amplifying additional security measures that have been implemented in recent years. With regard to homecoming, regrettably for the very first time in Morgan’s history, all activities planned around homecoming will be either canceled or postponed until the perpetrator or perpetrators of this atrocity have been found and brought to justice.”

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The Washington Post reported that Tuesday’s incident was the third consecutive year in which gunshots disrupted homecoming week at Morgan State University.

The administrator said that the decision was not singular but made in concert with key stakeholders within our university community, including student leaders.

“We greatly appreciate the outpouring of support from our larger community, literally all over the world, expressing their concern and their support for this institution during this trying time,” Wilson concluded, punctuating his remarks with a request to keep the identities of the young adults injured during the campus shooting private.

One act of solidarity was expressed by the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on Delaware State University’s campus.

The president posted a note, with the caption, “The ladies of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated are standing with @morganstateu and @alphagamma_dst. We would also like to extend Congratulations to the 79th Miss Morgan State University Soror Jade Berryman and to the 36th Mr. Morgan State University Mr. Tyler Hairston. We are praying for the safety of your University.”

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Russell Simmons Reveals Hip-Hop Pioneer Eddie Cheeba Has Been Hospitalized

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Russell Simmons is calling for the Hip-Hop community to send prayers to one of the culture’s earliest pioneers Eddie Cheeba. AllHipHop.com previously introduced a new generation to the Harlem DJ on the brink of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary.

Two months later, Cheeba is in need of positive energy. As Simmons, Def Jam Recordings’ co-founder and Cheeba’s former manager, celebrated his 66th birthday on Wednesday (October 4), he took to Instagram to solicit prayers, writing a lengthy caption dedicated to his friend’s speedy recovery.

“PRAYERS UP The great Eddie Cheeba is in the hospital,” he wrote. He then gave his own history lesson on why Cheeba should be honored. First, he talked about the extraordinary star power that Cheeba, DJ Hollywood and Love Bug Starski had, adding a tip about club promotion in the early days, “If you got all 3 the number of tickets would skyrocket and you could also pay the bar guarantee.”

“They were the rap STARS,” Simmons declared. “And the biggest money makers and draws. As a promoter who worked all the boroughs (except Staten Island), THIS IS THE FACT. THE ONLY OTHER DRAW OF THIS MAGNITUDE WAS GRANDMASTER FLASH AND He had a younger crowd ALMOST EVER-TIME I BOOKED HIM… IT WAS SHOOT OUT.”

He challenged the younger press to go to “The Bronx of Harlem” to “ask any 65-70 year old” about their impact. He added, “The history is the history. Misrepresentation of it is criminal.”

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Did Sexyy Red Do It Or Not?

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Rumors
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Sexyy Red is taking over the planet—and that is scary! The raunchy rapper has caused a proverbial tidal wave of controversy, but it has nothing to do with lyrics. The chatter about Sexyy Red assaults our senses for an unexpected reason. I saw it coming last night and it came crashing down this morning.

The artist behind the hit track “Pound Town” turned into a trending topic on Twitter, the social media platform currently known as X, on the fateful night of Wednesday (October 4.) The reason? A private video of an explicit nature had surfaced on her Instagram Stories.

READ ALSO: Sexyy Red Says The Hood Loves Donald Trump: “We Need Him Back In Office” 

This immediately caused a rumor that she’d unintentionally shared it herself. The video was promptly “removed” but has since traveled all over the internet for everybody to see what is pink and what is brown. Yuck. This is basically a sign that the world is ending because there are so many important things in the world. But, here I am typing about this.

As previously reported, Sexyy Red released a statement suggesting that her account had been compromised. She said, “I’m deeply saddened. Anyone who knows me can vouch for the fact that I wouldn’t engage in such foolishness”

We saw Sexyy Red on the carpet at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards, by the way. People were flirting with her on the carpet, and she had to run away from them. She was like “I can’t do that on the carpet!” Not those exact words, of course. But she’s the life of the party! At the last BET Awards, she was twerking up a storm! She got all the attention. Here is the pic:

That is her running away from said people on the carpet.

What are your thoughts on Sexyy Red as a force in rap?

Damian Lillard Reportedly Files For Divorce From His Wife

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Not only is Damian Lillard parting ways with the Portland Trail Blazers, but the NBA player is also reportedly parting ways with his wife.

According to The Oregonian, Damian Lillard filed for divorce from his wife, Kay’La Lillard, for “irreconcilable differences” on October 2. That date is less than a week after the Trail Blazers sent him to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a three-team trade.

The former college sweethearts at Weber State University got married in 2021. Their wedding ceremony featured performances by Hip-Hop legends Snoop Dogg and Common. They have three children together.

Damian Lillard spent 11 seasons as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers franchise before going to Milwaukee. The 33-year-old point guard won the NBA Rookie Of The Year Award in 2013. He was also named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team as a Blazer.

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The Bay Area native joins a Milwaukee Bucks squad led by 2-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks and Antetokounmpo won the 2021 NBA Championship over the Phoenix Suns.

In addition to being a multi-time NBA All-Star, Damian Lillard also releases rap music under the stage name Dame D.O.L.L.A. His album discography contains The Letter O, Confirmed, Big D.O.L.L.A. and Different On Levels The Lord Allowed.

Last month, Dame D.O.L.L.A. enlisted Dipset leader/It is What It Is sports talk show host Cam’ron to play a cameo role in the “Paid In Full” music video. The single features Houston-raised recording artist/actor Tobe Nwigwe.

Drake Offers To Open For SZA’s Rescheduled Toronto Tour Stop

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SZA had to postpone the Toronto date of The SOS Tour on Wednesday. While that decision may have upset some of her Canadian fans, Drake wants to help SZA provide an even better experience to her supporters.

“Hey gang, I’m here at the arena. I just tried to do sound check, I sound terrible,” said SZA in a video posted to social media. “I only want to give you guys 100 percent and that’s what you deserve and I won’t give you less than that. I promise you I will come back, Toronto, and make it up. I’m so sorry.”

The SOS album creator continued, “I wanted to push through very much. I’m on as much dexamethasone as one can be on, and I love you and I promise you I’ll be back. I tried, I came, I got in hair and makeup and all the things. I love you and I’m really sorry.”

Drake is willing show up on stage in his hometown when SZA comes back to Toronto for a concert. The creator of the upcoming For All the Dogs album commented under the R&B star’s Instagram post.

“We gon do that s### together when you come back, lemme open for you 😇,” wrote Drake. The OVO Sound label founder recently worked with SZA on music. They united for the Hot 100 chart-topping “Slime You Out” collaboration off For All the Dogs.

Drake and SZA dated back in the late 2000s. The Grammy-winning songstress recently described the relationship as “youth vibes” and “childish.” Apparently, SZA was 18 years old at the time and Drake was 22 years old.

Offset Recruits Cardi B, Travis Scott, Future, Latto & More For “Set It Off” Album

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Kiari “Offset” Cephus is finally ready to release his sophomore solo studio LP on October 13. One-third of the Migos rap group called on a star-studded lineup of guests to provide features for the upcoming project.

On Wednesday (October 4), Offset revealed the official tracklist for Set It Off. The Atlanta-based rapper recruited his wife, Hip-Hop superstar Cardi B, for two songs off the 21-track album.

Set dropped “Jealousy” featuring Cardi B on July 28. Set It Off also contains a song by the celebrity couple titled “Freaky.” They previously collaborated on “Lick,” “Motorsport,” “Clout,” and other records.

In addition, Offset’s new LP will feature Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Future, Mango Foo, Latto, Young Nudy and Chlöe. Producers include Boi-1da, Oz, Jahaan Sweet, FnZ, Nick Papz, Teddy Walton, and Thank You Fizzle.

Offset’s roll-out for Set It Off kicked into high gear over the last several months. For example, the 31-year-old recording artist went viral for his appearance on Kai Cenat’s 24-hour Twitch livestream in September.

Then Set sat down with polarizing social media personality Bobbi Althoff for The Really Good Podcast. That interview also generated multiple clips that spread across the internet in recent days.

Viewers of the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards will get to see Offset perform at the taped show which airs on October 10. The Motown Records signee reunited with his estranged Migos groupmate, Quavo, during June’s BET Awards to pay tribute to the late Takeoff.

Offset’s forthcoming Set It Off will follow 2019’s Father of 4. That project debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart with 89,000 first-week units. Migos have two Billboard 200 leaders in their catalog – 2017’s Culture and 2018’s Culture II.

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Amazon Ends Amp Live-Radio App, Home To Shows By Nicki Minaj, Joe Budden & More

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Amazon has dropped Amp. The tech giant will be shutting down the live-audio application that provided a platform for several Hip-Hop acts like Nicki Minaj, Joe Budden and Pusha T.

Since its launch in March 2022, Amp apparently only drew around 700,000 monthly active users and failed to meet the expected internal goals. According to reports, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy was also looking to cut the company’s expenses.

“We’ve made the difficult decision to close Amp,” an Amazon spokesperson told CNBC. “We learned a lot about how live music communities interact in the process, which we are bringing to bear as we build new fan experiences at scale in Amazon Music.”

Nicki Minaj, one of the biggest stars to make the jump to Amp, hosted her Queen Radio show on the app. The “Last Time I Saw You” performer previously aired Queen Radio exclusively on the Apple Music streaming service.

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“I am very excited to be partners with Amazon on bringing back Queen Radio,” said Nicki Minaj in 2022 when announcing the new home of her program. “Queen Radio is just something that is so dear to my heart.”

The most recent episode of Nicki Minaj’s Queen Radio generated mixed reactions. Minaj had to address speculation that she was under the influence of drugs during the broadcast. That September 2023 edition of Queen Radio ran shortly after a judge ordered her husband, Kenneth Petty, to serve 120 days on home detention.

Rapper-turned-podcaster Joe Budden also signed a deal with Amazon’s Amp. The New Jersey native’s Music Lovers Only series focused on playing songs curated by the host. Additionally, Amp offered Pusha T’s It’s Almost Dry Radio, Lil Yachty’s The Boy with No Filter and Big Boi’s Tales from the Mothership.

Sexyy Red Reacts To Leaked Sex Tape

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The internet went into a frenzy overnight after sexually explicit footage of St. Louis-bred rapper Sexyy Red showed up on her Instagram Story. Screen-recordings of Sexyy Red engaging in intercourse moved from Instagram to other social media platforms. People began to question if the 2023 Rap Rookie Of The Year candidate purposely leaked her own sex tape.

“I’m so heartbroken anybody that [knows] me knows I wouldn’t do no goofy [s###] like that,” Sexxy Red shared via X before she turned off the replies.

This wasn’t the only controversy Sexyy Red had to deal with this week. A clip of her enthusiastically endorsing Republican politician Donald Trump for the United States presidential campaign went viral as well.

After the sex tape appeared on Instagram, a discussion broke out on whether Red purposely uploaded the video to distract the public from her comments about Donald Trump. Others thought the tape surfacing was the result of revenge pornography.

Sexyy Red managed to rise as a rap star throughout 2023. This year saw the 25-year-old Hood Hottest Princess mixtape creator release hits such as “SkeeYee” and “Pound Town” with Tay Keith. She recently dropped “No Panties” off the Rap Sh!t Season 2: The Mixtape.

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Stefflon Don Reacts After Video Of Her Wig Fail Goes Viral: “The Internet Sees EVERYTHING” 

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Stefflon Don showed she’s comfortable in her own skin and can laugh at her own expense after a video from a recent performance went viral. 

The British rap star recently performed in Australia for the first time. While the Aussie crowd loved her performance and called for her return, Stefflon Don suffered a minor mishap onstage. 

Clips from the energetic set surfaced online, showing the “Hurtin Me” hitmaker whipping her hair around to the beat. However, her long curly wig was not securely fastened and almost flew off the rapper’s head.  

Nonetheless, Stefflon Don barely skipped a beat and quickly adjusted her wig while launching back into the lyrics. Watch the clip below. 

Social media users had a field day over the wig mishap, and the video was shared by many online, including Stefflon Don, who’s been laughing ever since it happened.  

She took to Instagram Wednesday (October 4), sharing the clip in a montage from her Australia show.  

“Ok ok the wig came half off,” she wrote in the caption. “I was like I hope nobody ain’t seen that s###….then Boom we on every single blog… why ? cuz the internet sees EVERYTHING. I’ve been laughing ever since.” 

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While fans await her highly anticipated debut album, Island 54, Stefflon Don has been busy dropping collaborations. In August, she teamed up with Nigerian hitmaker BNXN on the infectious Afro-R&B cut, “What’s Poppin,” before releasing “Run Through” with Swae Lee and Jack “The Plug” Edjourian to round out September.  

Drake Drops Surprise New Song “8AM In Charlotte” With Visuals Featuring His Son Adonis

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After delaying the release of his highly anticipated album For All The Dogs, Drake has dropped off another surprise single “8AM In Charlotte.” 

The new song arrived a day after the OVO boss revealed he just finished recording the album. “8AM In Charlotte,” already has a visual, featuring the young artist who designed the album’s cover art, Drake’s 5-year-old son Adonis. 

The nearly 6-minute-long video begins with Drake asking his son to explain “the beautiful piece of artwork that you sold me.” Adonis goes on to describe the features in his picture and their significance detailing an elaborate story. 

“Daddys name is next to the goat. Does that mean daddy’s the goat?” Drake questioned, asking his son if he was the Greatest Of All Time. Adonis instantly replied with a firm “yes.” 

However, he wasn’t so quick to respond when his father asked him “how much money you got for your beautiful drawing?” The little artist clearly didn’t want to discuss his commission fees. “Oh please!” Adnois fired back as his dad laughed off-camera.  

Check out Drake and Adonis in the “8AM In Charlotte” video below. 

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Drake has been full of surprises this week, making an unexpected appearance at Lil Yachty’s Field Trip Tour stop in Toronto on Tuesday night (October 3). He performed “Meltdown” and “Rich Flex” live from the balcony before making an announcement.  

“By the way, I came from the studio finishing the album,” Drake told the crowd. He also confirmed Yachty features on For All The Dogs.  

Method Man Claims Big L Used To Sell Him Angel Dust 

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N.O.R.E. received the biggest shock he’s ever had on Drink Champs after asking Method Man to pick the better rapper, the Notorious B.I.G. or Big L. 

While the hosts were presumably ready to delve into a standard Hip-Hop debate, the Wu-Tang Clan member derailed the interview with his unexpected answer. Instead of picking one of the fallen NYC emcees, Meth made a revelation that left N.O.R.E. dumbfounded. 

“Well, check this, right? Big L used to sell me my wet,” Method Man announced. A confused N.O.R.E. repeated Meth’s response for clarification.  

“Big L used to sell me dust, n####,” Method Man confirmed before adding, “I used to get that s### from Big L uptown.” 

Meanwhile, the Power actor’s candid response prompted N.O.R.E. to make his own revelation. 

“I’m not gone’ lie to you. I think that’s the first time I’ve ever been shocked like that on Drink Champs,”,” he admitted as Method Man laughed. “I’m gone’ be honest, this is, like, the first time.” 

Although he initially hesitated to answer the original question, asking, “why y’all doing that?” the Staten Island Hip-Hop icon eventually addressed who is the better rapper, Biggie or Big L.  

“With that being said, both,” he added. Check out the clip below.

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Method Man has previously opened up about using angel dust. He admitted he was high while recording his debut solo album, Tical, in 1994.  

“I didn’t know what was at stake when I did that first video ‘Bring the Pain’ [and] came to the set dusted,” Methos said during a 2003 MTV interview. “That’s why I looked crazy like that … N##### was high! Not just weed high. Dust. Angel dust high.” 

50 Cent Reignites Diddy Beef: Explains Why He Shuns Puffy’s Parties  

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50 Cent has taken another jab at Diddy, trolling his fellow Hip-Hop mogul over his parties.  

In a clip circulating on social media Wednesday (October 4), the G-Unit founder claims he refuses to attend the Bad Boy Records boss’ private events because they’re just not his thing. 50 Cent, currently on the European leg of his The Final Lap tour, made the remarks during one of his shows.  

“That’s why I don’t be going to them Puffy parties,” Fiddy told the audience. “Uh-uh. N#### hug you from the front and the back at the same time? F### you talkin’ about?” 

He continued, “Look, if you into that, you into that, I’m fine with it. To each his own. I’m just sayin’ this ain’t my muthafuckin kind of party. It’s uncomfortable. I think I belong in the girls bathroom when s### like that is going on.” Watch the clip below.  

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50 Cent was seemingly referencing a viral photo of Lil Baby from Michael Rubin’s annual White Party in the Hamptons. In the pic, which 50 shared on Instagram in July, two men can be seen hugging a smiling Lil Baby. 

Although Diddy wasn’t in the image, 50 Cent trolled him in the caption and questioned what the men in the photo were doing. 

“See this is why I don’t go to no party Puffy and them at,” 50 Cent wrote. “Da f### is going on here? Get the f## off my young [ninja]. WTF!” 

Although 50 Cent has frequently questioned the Harlem-bred entrepreneur’s sexuality over the years, Diddy dismissed his jabs in a 2018 interview.  

“I don’t have no beef with Fif. He loves me,” Diddy shared during an appearance on The Breakfast Club. “Y’all can’t see that he loves me? You really think that’s hate? You know he loves me.”