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GloRilla is proving that true success is about uplifting others. On December 18, the Memphis rapper returned to her alma mater, Melrose High School in the city’s Orange Mound neighborhood, with a generous $25,000 donation. This contribution will fund the creation of the Gloria H. Woods Media Center, named after her real name, in a touching tribute to her roots. The donation marks a full-circle moment for the rapper, who once walked the halls of the school and is now giving back to inspire future generations. The $25,000 donation will go towards several key projects, including the transformation of the…

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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…

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Spotify has officially denied Drake’s recent allegations that streaming numbers for Kendrick Lamar’s song Not Like Us were “artificially inflated.” The accusations were outlined in a legal filing last month by Drake’s company, Frozen Moments, and targeted both Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG), which distributes Lamar’s recordings. Drake’s filing claimed UMG and Spotify conspired to boost streams of Lamar’s diss track, which takes aim at the Canadian rapper, and accused UMG of defamation. Spotify responded in opposition, with a spokesperson stating, “Spotify has no economic incentive to promote Not Like Us over any of Drake’s tracks.” They clarified that…

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Kelly Clarkson is embracing the holiday spirit with a twist this year, leaving no room for the ghosts of Christmas past. On Thursday, Dec. 19, the 42-year-old Grammy winner appeared to subtly shade her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, in a new video accompanying the deluxe release of her holiday album, When Christmas Comes Around… The 53-minute visualizer, posted on YouTube, features a cozy holiday scene: four red stockings hanging above a roaring fireplace, with a Christmas tree glowing nearby. Each stocking bears a label: “Mom” for Clarkson, and “River” and “Remy” for her two children, aged 10 and 8, respectively. But…

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Nearly three weeks after speculation and silence, Drake has delivered his much-anticipated response. Early this morning, a leaked track surfaced online, igniting debates about its authenticity. Was it genuinely Drake or an AI-generated replica? As the internet leaned toward its legitimacy, Drake confirmed it by sending the official version, now with an improved beat, to DJ Akademiks for a livestream debut. Over a sinister, brooding beat—reportedly sampling Junior Mafia’s “Get Money” in its original form—Drake spends four minutes addressing the flurry of shots directed at him since the release of “Like That.” “What the hell is this, a 20 v…

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Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Sirwalter Powell (better known by his stage name 1w4lter) is a name synonymous with grit, passion, and unfiltered honesty. On December 27, 2024, the prolific artist released his highly anticipated EP “SEVEN” a body of work that not only chronicles his personal struggles but also serves as a beacon of hope for listeners navigating their own hardships. With this release, 1w4lter cements his position as one of the most compelling voices in independent music today. “SEVEN” is more than just an EP; it’s a manifesto of resilience. Featuring seven tracks, the project’s title reflects 1w4lter’s connection…

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There’s a lot to talk about concerning Jay-Z these days, whether it’s the social media allegations in the rumor mill in relation to the Diddy scandal or his boo Beyoncé’s recent endorsement of Kamala Harris. But Hov himself hasn’t said a whole lot, something that 50 Cent is pretty curious about. “Don’t unban me, because no one’s there to get. When’s Jay coming to Summer Jam?” he asked on Hot 97. “When’s Jay-Z coming to Summer Jam? No brunch, no lunch, no dinner… It’s hot out here, man, it’s hot out here. You know what I’m saying? Nowhere.” While Fif…

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The man convicted for the murder of Young Dolph, Justin Johnson, just filed a motion for a retrial last week (Friday, October 25). “The verdict regarding the offenses of conviction was contrary to the weight and sufficiency of the evidence, and the evidence was insufficient to lead any rational trier of fact to conclude that Mr. Johnson was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,” Johnson’s lawyer Luke Evans shared in writing. “The trial court erred by admitting gruesome photographs of the victim’s body at the crime scene […] admitting gruesome autopsy photographs […] and denying Johnson’s repeated motions to allow him…

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GloRilla has hinted at a collaborative project with Megan Thee Stallion being in the works. During an interview with Apple Music, GloRilla was asked if she and Megan had plans on releasing an album, leading the Memphis rap star to giggle and stammer in response. “Y’all got some heat, y’all recorded some things?” Ebro Darden asked GloRilla, to which she confirmed by simply replying, “Yep.” However, the hitmaker refused to confirm or deny the rumors that an album from the pair was imminent, leaving fans to speculate on the details surrounding the supposed project. GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion joining…

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Young Thug is a free man. The rapper accepted a plea deal was sent home on Halloween with 15 years probation. It’s a storybook ending to a trial that was defined by its length and its seemingly endless array of drama. Young Thug made a statement following his release in which he vowed to turn over a new leaf. “I’m older, I’m grown now. I’m smarter,” the rapper told Judge Paige Reese Whitaker. “It’s more things to rap about.” To help keep Thugger on the straight and narrow, however, he has been given a detailed list of conditions for release.…

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