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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…
On Friday, December 20, Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) issued statements addressing their ongoing legal proceedings with Drake. A spokesperson for Spotify clarified that there was no arrangement between UMG and Spotify to offer “Not Like Us” at a 30 percent reduced licensing rate in exchange for Spotify recommending the song to users searching for other artists or tracks. The streaming service denied the allegations made by Drake, calling them “speculative” and “far-fetched.” Known for his outspoken opinions on the music industry, Drake’s latest legal actions have sparked a wider conversation about fraudulent streaming practices. This follows his previous…
GloRilla and Kehlani are embracing the holiday season with their first-ever collaboration, “Xmas Time,” released at midnight on Friday, Dec. 13. The festive track brings both artists together for a heartwarming celebration of family and the Christmas spirit. In the snow-filled visual, Kehlani dons a fur-trimmed leather jacket, delivering a dreamy chorus about cherishing moments with loved ones. GloRilla, dressed in all white, reflects on her childhood Christmases and expresses gratitude to her parents for “birthing a baddie.” The song opens with GloRilla rapping, “It’s that time of the year to get exactly what you wishin’/ It’s time to be…
Tory Lanez Reflects on Megan Thee Stallion Incident in New Song “HANDLING BUSINESS” BY Malcolm Trapp / 12.13.2024 Tory Lanez revisited the events of the July 2020 shooting involving Megan Thee Stallion in his latest release, “HANDLING BUSINESS,” a collaboration with rapper DDG. In the track, Lanez raps, “Shorty, my city talk about me highly, know that these b**ches never can deny me/ Only one thing I regret on that night is jumpin’ up outta the pool with Kylie,” referencing the heated argument that took place after leaving Kylie Jenner’s Hollywood home. Lanez was convicted in 2023 on three felony…
A few weeks after Drake alleged that Spotify offered Universal Music Group (UMG) drastically reduced licensing rates to artificially promote the track “Not Like Us,” the streaming giant has issued a strong denial. On Friday (Dec. 20), Spotify dismissed the accusations as “far-fetched” and “speculative.” In a statement shared with Variety, Spotify clarified, “Spotify has no economic incentive for users to stream ‘Not Like Us’ over any of Drake’s tracks. Only one of Spotify for Artists’ tools, Marquee, was purchased on behalf of the song for €500 (approximately $522) to promote the track in France. Marquee is a visual ad…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has introduced a new regulation requiring ticketing agencies, hotels, and vacation rental platforms to disclose all costs upfront, including often-hidden junk fees. This bipartisan rule, known as the Junk Fees Rule, aims to curb deceptive pricing tactics and will take effect around April. Under the new rule, while junk fees won’t be eliminated, their inclusion must be clearly stated at the start of a purchase, rather than added as surprise charges at the end. This applies to live event tickets, hotel bookings, and vacation rentals. The regulation follows extensive public input: after the FTC proposed…
While December opening weekends rarely rival the blockbusters of summer, Sonic 3 has demonstrated that audiences will still turn out for an enticing event film during the holidays. Meanwhile, Mufasa: The Lion King is projected to open with $35 million domestically, a significant drop from the $191 million debut of its 2019 predecessor. Reviews for Mufasa have been lukewarm, which hasn’t helped its momentum. While CinemaScore audiences gave it an A- grade, it’s still a step down from the 2019 Lion King’s A rating. Despite the soft start, Disney is betting on international markets to boost the prequel’s success. The…