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Sexyy Red and GloRilla are challenging the outdated narrative that female rappers are “too sexual or over the top.” In a recent interview with XXL published on Tuesday (Dec. 17), the two artists discussed the double standards women in Hip Hop often face, pointing out that while their lyrics and videos draw criticism, male rappers are frequently given a pass. “I think y’all [are] just some haters. Y’all don’t want your woman to shine because y’all insecure,” Sexyy Red expressed. She went on to call out the hypocrisy of male rappers being able to show off their chests or sag…

Despite rumors and speculation surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s “wacced out murals” track, and the upcoming Super Bowl LIX, it seems there’s no animosity between Lil Wayne and the Compton rapper. On Monday (Dec. 16) during an appearance on The Skip Bayless Show, Lil Wayne revealed that the two actually had a conversation amidst social media stirring up rumors of a feud. “I’ve spoken to him, wished him all the best and told him he better kill it. He gotta kill it,” Lil Wayne shared. However, for fans hoping for a surprise performance, the Young Money boss confirmed he won’t be attending…

Kendrick Lamar has once again proven that history repeats itself, this time finishing the mission he started in 2013. Back then, his legendary verse on Big Sean’s “Control” declared that he was uninterested in forging friendships within the music industry. This bold stance has been reinforced in his recent work, with Lamar once again shaking up the industry by declaring there’s no “Big Three” on Metro Boomin and Future’s “Like That.” Now, with his latest album, GNX, the Compton-raised rapper has cemented his place at the top of the rap game. Lamar has always been known for his meticulous attention…

Megan Thee Stallion has accused Tory Lanez of continuing to subject her to “repeated trauma and re-victimization” even while he remains imprisoned. In a new legal move, Megan filed for a restraining order against the Canadian artist, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, for ongoing harassment via social media. This is in addition to a previous lawsuit filed against various third parties, including bloggers such as Milagro Gramz, and Lanez’s fan base. According to a 193-page petition obtained by Rolling Stone, despite his 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan, Lanez refuses to cease his harmful actions. “Even now, while behind…

Rihanna had a memorable moment during Mariah Carey’s “Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time” tour stop at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Tuesday (Dec. 17). The singer, who was enjoying the show, got the chance to have a truly unique experience when Carey signed her breast. In a clip shared by Jason Lee around midnight, Rihanna excitedly asked, “I need a signature. Who has a Sharpie?” Mariah, dressed in a sparkling silver gown, jokingly asked, “Are you filming my bad side?” When Rihanna pulled down her white top and asked for “Mariah” to be signed, she playfully added, “Whatever you want. Wow, this…

Cardi B and Offset’s divorce saga continues to escalate, with the couple engaging in yet another public feud on social media just days after being spotted together on Offset’s birthday (Dec. 14). On Wednesday (Dec. 18), tensions flared once again. “Nobody [wins] when the [family fights],” Offset wrote in a now-deleted post on X. He accused Cardi B of “capping” for the public, adding that while she’s a talented artist, she was focusing too much on men and trying to tarnish his reputation. “This s**t is whack from us both, honestly. Drop the album and go up,” he suggested. Cardi…

Charlamagne Tha God recently premiered a new episode of his “Out Of Context” series, featuring an in-depth conversation with Lil Baby. The interview comes ahead of the release of Lil Baby’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, WHAM (Who Hard as Me), set for January. During the discussion, Charlamagne asked Lil Baby about his relationship with Gunna, a fellow rapper who had previously worked closely with him under the Quality Control label. Following Gunna’s release from jail amid the high-profile Georgia RICO case, Lil Baby, like many others, has seemingly distanced himself from the YSL artist. When asked about his current…

On Thursday (Dec. 19), 50 Cent took to social media to mock Kanye West after a bizarre video of the rapper surfaced online. The clip, from A&E’s Interrogation Raw: Celebrity Under Oath, shows Kanye wearing a mask during a deposition while claiming to be the “richest Black person in the history of America.” When asked by attorney Michael Popok to stop using his phone during the call, Ye responded, “Due to my mental geniusness, in order to focus on this bulls**t, I need to be on a phone.” The footage is part of a legal battle involving a $20 million…

In a recent appearance on DeepCut with VicBlends (Dec. 19), 21 Savage ranked some of Atlanta’s top lyricists, and as expected, he placed himself at No. 1. The “Bank Account” rapper was given a list of Atlanta heavyweights to choose from, including Young Thug, Lil Baby, JID, and Future. “I’m No. 1,” 21 Savage confidently declared. Following himself, he ranked Dreamville’s JID, with whom he collaborated on the viral 2022 track “Surround Sound,” in second place. Longtime collaborator Young Thug took the No. 3 spot, while Lil Baby and Future rounded out the top five. https://youtu.be/8BlaD4X4rHE However, when it came…

Joe Budden, known for his candid opinions on Drake, recently expressed his thoughts on the rapper’s track “Family Matters” during a December 19 episode of The Joe Budden Podcast. Reflecting on the song, Budden praised it for aging well, declaring, “That record ends the rest of y’all. That song, it does the job to the field. It’s aged well. … That record is hard y’all.” He went on to say that Drake should have maintained that same energy during his rap battle with Kendrick Lamar. On the track, Drake rapped lines like, “Good kid, m.A.A.d city van, we’ll pop the…