Demi Lovato Pens "Still Have Me" After Breaking Off Engagement To Max Ehrich

Just two months after posted loving photos of the moment her boyfriend Max Ehrich proposed, Demi Lovato is once again a single woman. The superstar singer's millions of fans flooded her mentions with congratulatory messages about finding her Prince Charming, but it doesn't look as if Max is her happily ever after. Soon after the news circulated online that Demi Lovato called off her engagement, a stunned Ehrich claimed that he'd only learned of the breakup online.

Demi and her Young & the Restless actor ex-fiancé got engaged after dating for only four months. It's unknown why she decided to call it quits, but Lovato did put her feelings on wax. The singer gave a surprise announcement that she planned on dropping a song, and according to TMZ, Demi did so without alerting her team. Less than 24 hours later, she delivered "Still Have Me."

"All the highs and now just lows / But it doesn't even matter, cause I'd rather be alone / All my life disappeared and I'm laying right here while the silence is piercing," Lovato sings. Her team also reportedly alleges that Elrich isn't being truthful about the breakup and was told by Demi that it was over. Check out the track below.

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Bryson Tiller Previews "Anniversary" Album With Drake Feature On "Outta Time"

His fans only needed to wait until the stroke of midnight on Friday morning to hear his Anniversary album, but Bryson Tiller wanted to do something special for those who have supported him throughout his career. T R A P S O U L was released five years ago and is still celebrated by R&B lovers, so Tiller surprised his fans with a Zoom listening session of his next record. Unsurprisingly, there were listeners in the session who couldn't help but grab a recording of the tracks that were streamed, including an addition featuring Drake titled "Outta Time."

On the smooth track, we find Drake crooning out lyrics once again and overall, fans couldn't get enough of the project. Of course, "Outta Time" has already been shared throughout social media, so we've included the snippet of the Drake collaboration below. Fans even posted what they claim is the official tracklist for Anniversary, however, Tiller has yet to confirm what songs have landed on the coveted project.

It's clear that even before hitting streaming services, Anniversary has made waves throughout the R&B world. Let us know what you think about the Drake collab and tell us if you're looking forward to more sounds from Bryson Tiller.

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Arrest Made In Ambush Shooting Of L.A. Deputies In Compton: Report

Weeks ago, two Los Angeles sheriff's deputies were sitting in their patrol vehicle in Compton when a man walked up to their car and opened fire. Both deputies were rushed to the hospital following the unprovoked act, and soon, a manhunt was underway. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva would later call out LeBron James for his activism, telling the sports icon to match the reward set in place for information leading to an arrest. James spoke out and stated that he never promoted or incited violence against law enforcement, and didn't have any responses for Villanueva.

On Wednesday (September 30), it was reported by CBS 2 News in L.A. that a 36-year-old man named Deonte Lee Murray has been named as a suspect and has been charged with two counts of attempted murder of a peace officer and possession of a firearm by a felon. He has pleaded not guilty to both charges.

According to the news outlet, Murray had also been charged for a separate crime involving a carjacking in Compton. In that incident, Murray stands accused of shooting a man in the leg with a high-powered rifle before stealing his car. He's pleaded not guilty to those charges, as well. To get a gauge of this timeline, the carjacking took place on September 1, the shooting incident with the deputies was on September 12, Murray was arrested for the carjacking on September 15, and he pleaded not guilty to the carjacking charges on September 17.

He was taken into custody on the 15th after a 10-hour standoff with police. Murray's bond was set at $1 million but has since been increased to $6.15 million and he will return to court in November.

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Chrissy Teigen & John Legend Mourn Heartbreaking Death Of Newborn Son

Days after sharing that she was experiencing complications with her pregnancy, Chrissy Teigen revealed that she and John Legend's newborn has passed away. The loving parents were excited for their third child as they expanded on their growing family, but recently, Chrissy shared that she'd been admitted to the hospital for excessive bleeding. The mom of Luna and Miles was placed on bed rest by her physicians, and she and Legend believed that their baby, a boy that they'd named Jack, would pull through despite concerns.

Teigen shared photos on Instagram showing her and her husband's final moments with their son. In a lengthy, heartbreaking caption she wrote, "We are shocked and in the kind of deep pain you only hear about, the kind of pain we’ve never felt before. We were never able to stop the bleeding and give our baby the fluids he needed, despite bags and bags of blood transfusions. It just wasn’t enough."

"To our Jack - I’m so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn’t give you the home you needed to survive. We will always love you," Chrissy added. "We are so grateful for the life we have, for our wonderful babies Luna and Miles, for all the amazing things we’ve been able to experience. But everyday can’t be full of sunshine. On this darkest of days, we will grieve, we will cry our eyes out. But we will hug and love each other harder and get through it."

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Meek Mill & Jay-Z's REFORM Alliance Catches Major Victory With CA Law

They've been putting in long hours as they've worked diligently to help change the criminal justice system, and now those involved with REFORM Alliance are celebrating a monumental victory. It's reported that Meek Mill, Jay-Z, and Michael Rubin's brainchild has aided in a new California bill being signed into law with the help of Governor Gavin Newsom. TMZ reports that AB 1950 will make a smoother pathway for former Californians to leave their pasts behind them now that the probation system has been amended.

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A few of @REFORM’s founding partners @VanJones68, @michaelrubin, @MeekMill & #RobertKraft have a special message for our community. Thank you @GavinNewsom for signing #AB1950. This is just the beginning. This is how we #fightdifferent. @teamroc

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Under the new law, it's reported that "adult probation sentences to a maximum of 1 year for misdemeanor, and 2 years for felony offenses." The theory is that with shorter probationary periods, the less likely it is for someone to violate their probation. "This is exactly why we created REFORM -- to change laws and create a smarter criminal justice system focused on rehabilitation and redemption all while keeping communities safe," said Rubin. "We’re grateful for Governor Newsom and Assemblywoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove’s commitment to making such meaningful change in California and we hope it sets a necessary precedent for state leaders across the country."

On the REFORM Alliance Instagram page, the organization wrote, "MAJOR REFORM VICTORY! California enacts #AB1950. This bill will help put hundreds of thousands of Californians on probation in positions to succeed and exit the criminal justice system for good. Thank you @GavinNewsom!"

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Trump Tells Proud Boys To "Stand Down" Following White Supremacy Debate Remarks

The first presidential debate of 2020 may be over, but the effects are still reverberating throughout social media. The debate has been criticized as one of the worst to have ever occurred in U.S. history by political pundits, and videos of the exchange have permeated social media platforms. Of the many noteworthy moments to take place on the debate stage, Trump's refusal to directly condemn White supremacists captured the most attention, aside from his remarks about Joe Biden's son. 

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After there was an overwhelming amount of backlash from the media and the public after telling the far right-wing group The Proud Boys to "stand by" during the debate, President Trump is now clarifying his comments. "I don't know who the Proud Boys are, you'll have to give me a definition," he said. "Whoever they are, they have to stand down, let law enforcement do their work."

It's reported that following their mention in the presidential debate, The Proud Boys applauded Trump's performance. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell commented on the president's controversial debate remarks. "[South Carolina GOP Sen. Tim Scott] said it was unacceptable not to condemn white supremacy; so I do so in the strongest possible way," McConnell told reporters. 

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Alicia Keys's Marriage, Family, & Sexuality Attacked By Singer Jaguar Wright

Another day, another set of blistering insults being thrown about by Jaguar Wright. We've heard quite a bit from the singer over the last few months, and none of it has been related to new music from the artist. Instead, she's hurled accusations at some of her former collaborators including The Roots, who she said were aware of R. Kelly's alleged interactions with underage girls, and Common, who she claims sexually assaulted her many years ago. Mary J. Blige and Summer Walker have also felt Jaguar's wrath and doesn't look as if Wright is finished verbalizing her issues now that she's shifted her attention to Alicia Keys.

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Alicia Keys isn't the type of artist who is known to cause controversy, but years ago there were rumors that she had an affair with Swizz Beatz while he was married to Mashonda Tifrere. That gossip has been laid to rest, but Jaguar Wright has come forward to share her version of events and why she isn't a fan of the beloved artist.

"That woman invited you up in her house thinking that you was an artist and you was coming in to steal her husband Alicia Keys, you f*cking goofy b*tch," Jaguar Wright said in her expletive-laced video. It's unclear why Wright has specifically targeted Keys, but it seems as if Jaguar believes that something Keys posted was directed at her.

Then, Wright goes on to talk about a man that both she and Alicia Keys both allegedly dated who told Wright intimate details about Keys. She claims that this ex of Keys's found her sleeping with someone else during a surprise visit and was so devastated that he stopped trusting people. Wright went on to attack Key's marriage with scathing words about Keys only marrying and having children to mask her sexuality. It's a lot to take in, but you can press play below and check it out for yourself.

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Machine Gun Kelly Considered Ditching Music Career Before MTV VMA Win

Not only did Machine gun Kelly give a rousing performance at the recent MTV Video Music Awards, the rap-rock star took home his first Moon Man. MGK was awarded the trophy for Best Alternative for the visual to "Bloody Valentine" that starred hs real-life girlfriend, actress Megan Fox. During his recent visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, Machine Gun Kelly revealed that he had doubts about moving forward with his career after making it this far along without certain recognitions. 

"Most people get it on their first album or second album or third album or fourth album, but it was my fifth album that got me in the door for the first time," said MGK. "I'm like really... It was this album or bust for me. I was like, 'Should I just give up on all those hopes and dreams that I have?' I mean, I hope that there's someone who can just use that as a metaphor for their life to continue manifesting and to never stop chasing your personal legend because what a shame it would have been if I would have turned my back on this right before this happened and I didn't even know that the light was on at the end of the tunnel. Right there."

He added that he had doubts about receiving accolades at this stage in his carer. "Would I really start getting nominated five albums in? Yes!" Check out his appearance on the talk show below.

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Bad Bunny x Crocs Glow-In-The-Dark Kicks Sells Out In 16 Minutes

For the Bad Bunny fans hoping to snag their coveted pair of glow-in-the-dark, special edition Crocs, we hope you were one of the few who were able to make a purchase from the sold-out collection. International superstar Bad Bunny partnered with Crocs to release a limited edition shoe. These types of deals prove lucrative for brands—we just need to look to McDonald's and their Cactus Jack collaboration with Travis Scott—and Bad Bunny's fanbase came through to make sure his footwear deal was well worth it. Considering that it only took 16 minutes for Crocs to sell-out of the shoes priced at $59.99, it's clear that the collab was a brilliant move.

"We appreciate everyone SHOWING UP today and congrats to those that scored a pair. For those who didn't, stay tuned for many more surprises to come in Croctober 🔥 P.S. We don't like bots either, which is why we use a combination of a queuing system and other fraud protection measures to protect against them. @badbunnypr," Crocs wrote on their Instagram page.

Michelle Poole, the president of Crocs, also praised the Crocs-Bad Bunny collaboration. “He’s got a very daring style, a very unapologetic attitude and he’s also someone who loves Crocs,” she told the New York Times. “He’s been spotted wearing Crocs in live performances and in music videos.” Would you rock these?

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Zendaya Rumored To Star As The Ronnettes Singer Ronnie Spector In Biopic

Fresh off of her Emmy win, Zendaya has new roles already lined up. The accomplished Euphoria actress was already one of the most coveted entertainers in today's culture, and at 24-years-old, she's taken Hollywood by storm. After winning her first Emmy—an award that also placed her as the youngest person to take home Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series—Zendaya doesn't have time to mull about. It's reported that she is in talks to star as Ronnie Spector, the lead singer of one of the most popular girl groups from the 1960s: The Ronnettes.

Ronnie Spector, who is now 77-years-old, penned her memoir Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts And Madness back in 1990 and it's reported by Deadline that the legendary singer's life rights have been purchased by a production company. "The film will be produced by Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Mark Itkin, Tom Shelly and Zendaya. Jonathan Greenfield and Spector will be the exec producers," reports Deadline.

The Ronnettes were known for their hits "Be My Baby" and "(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up," but after they disbanded, Ronnie went on to have a solo career that included the release of five studio albums. By her photos alone, it's clear that Spector lived a life filled with music memories that need to be captured cinematically. It's also reported that Ronnie Spector specifically requested Zendaya to portray her in her younger years. It's unclear when production will begin, but they're still shopping for a screenwriter.

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Tory Lanez's Father Declares His Innocence, Blasts Outlets For Negative Reports

It's expected that when a child gets themselves into trouble, their parents will be there to help. Following the July shooting incident involving Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion, Lanez has been blackballed by many media outlets and artists. Megan Thee Stallion came forward to name Tory as the person who shot her, but on his recently released album Daystar, Lanez insists that he isn't the person responsible for injuring Megan and has since accused her team of setting him up to take the fall. There haven't been many other artists or entertainers who have come forward to defend Lanez in recent months, but yesterday (September 29), the singer's father Sonstar Peterson participated in an interview where he declared his son's innocence.

During the conversation—a discussion that lasted over an hour—Sonstar, who has been in ministry for 40 years, condemned publications for speaking negatively about his son. "You would go to that extent to put your blog or your magazine out there to see something that... but I'm saying that they're doing it for one reason and one reason only. 'Cause here is a young man who is not going to back down. We have seen what the industry has done other Black young men."

Sonstar brought up the recent controversy that Nick Cannon faced and how the media mogul lost a longtime deal because of his remarks, and mentioned Drake possibly going independent and collapsing the music industry. "This is not a Megan-Tory thing. That's just the billboard advertising so that they can change our opinion or our attention to some other direction," he added. "This is much bigger than Megan and Tory. This is first started out as Tory versus the industry. Now, it's taking on a life of their own and they're scared of it because Black folks are waking up. Before the 26th of September, most people had Tory crucified. He's guilty, he's whatever. They did not expect what was about to happen, and now the tone of popular opinion is shifting."

"There have been a lot of lies that have already been told," Sonstar said, before naming off publications that have spoken to "sources" who have said that Tory was the shooter. "I think a lot of these people, be it TIME magazine who put Megan on their front cover as the most influential person fo the year and then put Tory in another page as being the poster child for how to block troublesome artists on your Spotify. I want y'all to know very clearly: This game ain't over yet. When the stuff really starts to come out of the closet, they will realize who was right, who was wrong."

You watch the full video and listen to all of Sonstar's comments below.

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Seagram's Heiress Receives 7-Year Prison Sentence For Role In Sex Cult

A wealthy heiress is on her way to prison for her involvement in a scandalous organization. There have been documentaries and exposés about the NXIVM cult, a group headed by the disgraced Keith Raniere, and the accusations seemed as if they came from a frightening fiction novel. The group was advertised as a self-improvement organization that helped those in need, but some members describe vastly different objectives. Women were reportedly branded with the NXIVM symbol and held as sex slaves, and Seagram's liquor heiress Clare Bronfman was reportedly connected to nefarious dealings.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Clare Bronfman was sentenced on Wednesday (September 30) to seven years in prison for a variety of charges. She reportedly admitted that she housed an undocumented immigrant for "unpaid labor and services," and Bronfman also stated that she did favors for Keith Raniere, including committing credit card fraud.

Bronfman penned a letter last month where she claimed she “never meant to hurt anyone, however I have and for this I am deeply sorry.” Even with the testimony from victims who were subjected to NXIVM and Raniere's double-dealings, Clare Bronfman added that she couldn't denounce the cult because “NXIVM and Keith greatly changed my life for the better.” Her lawyers insist she had nothing to do with the sex slave allegations and hoped that a judge would grant some form of leniency during this pandemic. Bronfman was sentenced to seven years in prison, must forfeit $6 million of her $200 million fortune, and will pay a $500K fine.

"There can be little doubt that Raniere would not have been able to commit the crimes with which he was convicted were it not for powerful allies like Bronfman," argued prosecutors. Raniere continues to have unwavering support from his members.

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Stunna 4 Vegas & Yungeen Ace Slide On Rubberband OG's "Bout That Life (Remix)"

Alabama heavyweight Rubberband OG hasn't slacked at all this year, delivering two solid bodies of work with 2 Sides Of Da Bottom alongside POSA and Free Dope 2 with Jr. Boss. It has been over a year since he's released a solo body of work but even in between his collaborative efforts, he's delivered a solid amount of solos singles for his fans. This week, the rapper revisited one of his breakouts hits from 2017, "Bout That Life." Dropping off a cinematic video to accompany the revamped version, the rapper enlists Stunna 4 Vegas, Bigga Rankin, and Yungeen Ace to being their own vibes for the melodic banger.

Check out Rubberband OG's brand new remix to "Bout That Life" ft. Stunna 4 Vegas, Bigga Rankin, and Yungeen Ace below.

Quotable Lyrics
Free my n***as locked down doing time
All my n***as  know it's do or die
Go against us and that's suicide
Whip out that glock, make 'em do suicides 

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Charlamagne Tha God Alleges Kanye West Owes Big Sean $3 Million

In his recent Twitter tirades, Kanye West has promised to revamp how the music industry inks deals with artists. He's verbally attacked Universal Music Group and Sony Music as he called them out for the "shady" contracts that they offer creatives, but Charlamagne Tha God has accused Ye of the same practices. West declared on Twitter that he would be giving back ownership rights and masters to his G.O.O.D. Music artists and Big Sean thanked Ye. However, while chatting with his co-hosts on The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne said that Sean's G.O.O.D. Music contract with Kanye is awful and he told West that he needs to do better by the rapper.

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"The restraint that Big Sean shows to Kanye West is remarkable," Charlamagne Tha God said. "It lets me know that he really is a healed individual because Kanye West—I hope one day Big Sean tells his story. Just know, Kanye West owes Big Sean a whole lotta money. And he got Big Sean in a very terrible contract to be out here screaming about giving folks their masters back and all types of other things."

"Kanye West owes Big Sean $3 million. Kanye West gets half of Sean's profits and half of Sean's royalties," said Charlamagne. "And Kanye wouldn't agree to Big Sean getting his masters back from Def Jam. Kanye needs to do right by Big Sean. It's amazing that Big Sean has the restraint that he has. That's the sign of a healed person. Brothas, we have to stop doing that to each other 'cause we run around out here misleading other people and really being false prophets, but you're not even doing right by your own people. Do right by your own people, Ye."

DJ Envy and Angela Yee were surprised at Charlamagne's accusations, but he was adamant that Kanye has done Sean Don dirty. Charlamagne added that there was a point when Big Sean and Def Jam had negotiated a new deal so the rapper could receive ownership of his content, but Kanye allegedly put a stop to the entire thing because he wouldn't sign off on it. Check out the "Rumor Report" below and listen to the discussion about Kanye West and Big Sean around the five-minute mark.

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Abra Joins Hudson Mohawke & Tiga On Groovy New Single "VSOD"

Hudson Mohawke and Tiga are back with their second collaboration of the year. Following the release of their "Love Minus Zero" they dropped off earlier this year, the pair returned with their new single, "VSOD" which stands for Velvet Sky Of Dreams. The single includes vocals from Abra, marking one of the first times we've heard from her since the release of her last solo single in 2018. Euro-dance vibes come out heavy with some disco and garage influences sprinkled throughout.

“I loved her voice and her writing. Nothing was obvious. Everything had a twist,” Tiga said of Abra in a press release. “I heard echoes of ’80s romanticism and forgotten elements of the kind of music I’ve always loved.”

Check out Hudson Mohawke & Tiga's new single, "VSOD" ft. Abra below.

Quotable Lyrics
In the night, in the night, in the night
You're dead
And I still dream of sleep
While you all up under me
I pace in my head

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Thutmose Delivers New EP "Best Of Both Worlds: Side A"

Brooklyn's Thutmose has shown fans a lot of different sides. There are moments where he's digging into that East Coast feel, giving his fans bars. He dabbles with a bit of R&B as well as afrobeats, proving there's no boundary that he won't exceed. Today, the rapper gave fans a bit more of his rapping side with his latest project, Best Of Both Worlds: Side A. The four-song EP follows the releases of singles like ""On the Run" and "Love in the Morning" ft. R3HAB & Rema with a better glimpse of what he'll be offering in the future.

"I really just want to celebrate getting my first billboard plaque with my fans, since there are no shows rn , what better way than to drop a short EP that pays homage to my day 1 fans, my crew aka Beetle Gang," he said in a statement. "Its the first of a two side EP, Side A is more melodic rap and the next one will be more afro leaning."

Check it out below. 

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Mariah Carey Admits Having Kids Took A Toll On Marriage To Nick Cannon

They were deemed an unlikely Hollywood couple, but the love between Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey was real. The mega-stars married and eventually welcomed twins Monroe and Moroccan Cannon into the world, but their wedded bliss came to an end. In 2014, divorce papers were filed and two years later their split became official. Since that time, Mariah and Nick have amicably co-parented and Nick has even had other children. The singer reflected on the demise of her relationship with Cannon in her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey and admitted that having children took a toll on their relationship.

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“Along with double the joy came double the responsibility,” Mariah explained. “It was a lot of work and a lot of having to be home and available. Making the necessary adjustments to being working parents in entertainment took its toll on our relationship, and the end of our marriage came fast, as it began. Even though we had prenuptials in place, the divorce took two years to become final and costs hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees.” 

“Honestly, I think Nick and I could have worked it out between the two of us, but egos and emotions got inflamed (which can translate into many billable lawyer hours, and ultimately, it did),” she wrote. “It was tough. We both wanted to make sure everything was cool for our family.” No matter what has happened or what obstacles they may face, Mariah Carey added that she and Nick will always be respectful of one another for the sake of their kids.

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Freddie Gibbs & ScHoolboy Q Lock In The Studio For Long Awaited Collab

Though Freddie Gibbs is still riding high off of the critically acclaimed, Alfredo, he's been locking in the studio plotting on his next project. It's unclear whether the follow-up to Bandana will arrive in the near future but Gibbs is certainly working. The rapper was spotted in the lab with several major artists recently including ScHoolboy Q. Gibbs shared a photo of himself and ScHoolboy Q in what appears to be a studio, revealing that they "got one."

You can imagine that the two linking up wouldn't be a serious affair. Gibbs hit the caption clowning Q for his weed smoking habits, writing, "N***a Q told me he quit weed," he wrote with a laughing emoji along with #GangSigns. Q quickly debunked this in the comment section, replying, "Don’t listen to tHis N***aH." 

You can imagine that there was many Backwoods smoked in that session, given that the two are famed smokers. Surprisingly, we've never received a collab from the two in the past. Gibbs has worked with other artists from TDE in the past such as Ab-Soul, who appeared on "Lakers," as well as Jay Rock. With a song with Q in the stash, perhaps one day we'll hear Kendrick Lamar and Gibbs go bar-for-bar in the booth.

Aside from Q, Gibbs was also spotted in the studio with Big Sean, as well as Hit-Boy. We'll keep you posted on any updates surrounding this Freddie Gibbs x ScHoolboy Q collab. 

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Da Brat's Girlfriend Jesseca Dupart Seemingly Shades LisaRaye

The latest episode of Cocktails with Queens was very difficult to watch. 

What was supposed to be a celebratory moment for LisaRaye, who was enjoying her birthday, turned into an uncomfortable one as her co-hosts invited Da Brat, her sister, onto the show to wish her a happy birthday. However, the hosts were unaware that Brat and her sister have not been on speaking terms for months.

The conversation was one-sided for six minutes, with LisaRaye visibly distraught, crying on camera. Da Brat tried to tell her sister how much she loves her and that it's nice to catch up, which was not reciprocated by LisaRaye. The actress repeatedly said that she was "hurt" by how Da Brat has virtually ignored her for months, finding out about her coming-out moment and her relationship with Jesseca Dupart through the blogs. 

Following their conversation, which contained more than a few awkward moments, Da Brat's girlfriend Jesseca Dupart seemingly chimed in with a since-deleted post on Instagram.

Jesseca shared a picture of herself giving a judgmental look to somebody off-camera while pulling Da Brat's hand, writing: "MOOD !! Nah what was said…"

The post was subliminal but fans were quick to notice that the timing was not coincidental. This went up shortly after Brat's appearance on LisaRaye's show. 

When the post was still up, people were reportedly coming for Jesseca, telling her to stay out of the family's business and let them deal with it themselves.

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Fred Perry Discontinues Proud Boys-Affiliated Shirt & Releases Statement

Fred Perry is taking one of its iconic polos off the shelves after it became associated with the Proud Boys.

The Proud Boys are a male-only far-right neo-fascist organization that were deemed a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Centre. The group's name was notably invoked in last night's presidential debate, with Donald Trump referring to the group as he refused to condemn white supremacist groups. 

"Proud Boys, stand back and stand by," he said when asked if he would denounce the group and similar white supremacist groups.

In a statement released to address the Proud Boys' adoption of the shirt in question, the brand emphasized the polo's ubiquity in British subcultures but also lamented that it took on a symbolic new meaning. 

"Fred Perry does not support and is in no way affiliated with the Proud Boys," a statement released by the brand read. "It is incredibly frustrating that this group has appropriated our Black/Yellow/Yellow twin tipped shirt and subverted our Laurel Wreath to their own ends."

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The retailer vowed to keep the polos off the shelves in North America until it "is satisfied that its association with the Proud Boys has ended."

"Despite its lineage, we have seen that the Black/Yellow/Yellow twin tipped shirt is taking on a new and very different meaning in North America as a result of its association with the Proud Boys.  That association is something we must do our best to end," the statement affirmed.

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Royce Da 5'9" Jokes About BET Lyricist Of The Year Snub

After over twenty years in the rap game, it feels like Detroit legend Royce Da 5'9" has reached his final form. These days, when he's rhyming on his own work -- such as The Allegory, the first entirely self-produced album of his career -- or blessing stations like the LA Leakers with endless onslaughts of bars, Royce simply feels elevated. It's a rare level for an emcee to reach, obtainable only but a rare number of highly practiced and dedicated wordsmiths.

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Yet in spite of this, and all the acclaim his writing has received from fellow heavyweights, Royce found himself on the outside looking in when the BET Hip-Hop Awards Lyricist Of The Year nominations surfaced. A category that included: J. Cole, Big Sean, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, and Rapsody. Aside from the fact that J. Cole has released a grand total of three songs, many have been quick to raise an eyebrow at some of the selections. It didn't take long for Royce -- one of the category's notable snubs, mind you -- to weigh in on Instagram with some thoughts.

"I been congregating in the wrong buildings, obviously," he writes, on his Instagram page. "I’m ciphering with a big ass @bumpboxx outside the next @rocnation brunch with the doorway blocked." Though earning nominations for award ceremonies such as these tend to require a certain level of mainstream recognition, it does feel this particular category paints a strange picture to the uninformed. This is, after all, a year where Royce Da 5'9", Conway The Machine, Eminem, Freddie Gibbs, and Westside Gunn have all released albums. 

Who do you feel has been the best lyricist of the year so far?

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Trump & Biden's First Debate Was A Hot Mess: Rappers React

This is quite possibly the most important election of our time. The American people are forced to choose between a two-party system that has presented some of the most unbearable options to date. On one side, we've got Donald Trump, who is a proven liar, paid far fewer taxes than the average American, and refused to condemn white supremacist groups last night. On the other, there's Joe Biden, who is probably the least progressive candidate on the Democratic side.

Last night, the two candidates met for the first Presidential Debate, which was moderated by Chris Wallace from Fox News. There was a lot going on, as CNN correctly referred to it as a "shit show". Lasting an hour-and-a-half, Trump began the night by bullying Biden, speaking over him constantly before things got personal with Trump bringing up his son Hunter Biden and how he allegedly received $3.5 million from the wife of Moscow's former mayor. 

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Throughout the night, Trump played the role of a master heckler. Biden effectively spoke to people at home when he looked straight into the camera and delivered pre-prepared responses but, at times, Trump's speaking over the former Vice President just made for incoherence on both sides. 

The most important moment of the night came when Chris Wallace, who did a poor job at actually moderating the debate, asked Trump if he would go on the record and condemn the actions of white supremacist groups who have been causing violence in cities with anti-fascist protests against police enforcement. The question was prefaced with Wallace telling Trump that he was not obligated to answer about race, effectively communicating that he could say whatever he wanted. 

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Trump ended up refusing to condemn white supremacists, racists, and other hate groups, saying: "Proud Boys -- stand back and stand by. But I'll tell you what. I'll tell you what. Somebody's got to do something about Antifa and the left because this is not a right-wing problem."

Stand by? What does that even mean? That's terrifying.

Understandably so, members of the music and hip-hop communities have been sharing their thoughts on the debate from last night, preaching the importance of the vote.

Check out a collection of reactions below.

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Megan Thee Stallion's Friend Insinuates Kelsey Nicole Was Paid To Keep Quiet

She's already shared her version of events, but Megan Thee Stallion's friend, Kelsey Nicole, is being called out. We previously reported on the news that Megan and her best friend Kelsey were no longer following each other, and some believe it has to do with the July shooting incident involving Tory Lanez. Kelsey has already admitted that she was present during the altercation, and now that Tory has shared his side of the story on his album Daystar where he denies shooting Megan, another of the Houston rapper's friends has publicly condemned Kelsey for keeping quiet.

"Since you linking with the opps, you disqualified b*tch," a woman named Jaeliey wrote on one IG Story slide. Later, she penned a lengthy, angry message to Kelsey where she slams her for remaining silent. "How can you come in my room that day at the LA house and say (verbatim) TORY SHOT MEGAN..you forget you came back around 4pm after you dropped off telling me the details bout how he f*cking pulled out a gun during a petty argument and he got mad and shot her."

After spewing a few insults about Tory Lanez, Jae asked Kelsey, "But now you being quiet? You coward ass mouse b*tch..really lied to ME of all people about being injured bc Tory was beating yo ass?!? what happened to that? Why you ain't say sh*t??????? But Meg supposed to be your best friend..that's not how best friends work and you know you wrong God gone handle you accordingly."

She also stated that Kelsey mentioned that she would need to be paid in order not to speak and added that Kelsey posted a photo with some new jewelry, insinuating that she may have received money. "Remember how Tory called you and i told you to decline it and we both listened to a voicemail of his ass crying saying how sorry he was for shooting her and how he was too drunk? That amnesia a fool huh."

Kelsey caught wind of Jae's remarks and issued a response over on her page. Get home girl to 10k Goodnight y'all," she wrote on her IG Story. "When I'm ready to speak my truth , I will . Until then ... keep throwing rocks .  I'm noting everything." Check out the posts below.

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Tory Lanez Thanks Celina Powell For "Still Being A Real N*gga" In Recorded Conversation

If Tory Lanez thought that it was possible to have a private conversation with Celina Powell, he was mistaken. The infamous hip hop groupie has been known for "exposing" artists that she's allegedly slept with for years. Recently, Celina had a run-in with Tory Lanez and a woman that reportedly landed her in the hospital, but it looks as if they've made amends. According to Celina, she warned Tory about people close to him that may not be who they seem, and last month, she criticized Megan Thee Stallion over the July shooting incident.

Celina Powell shared a clip of a phone conversation she had with Tory Lanez over on her Instagram Story. "At the end of the day, regardless of our situation in life, I appreciate you still being a real n*gga," Tory said in the clip. "Still coming out and trying to tell me the situation." Celina added that she didn't want any problems. "Listen, I'm not trying to gas nobody up. Nothing... At the end of the day, I appreciate you saying what you said. Thank you. I thought it was going to be like, bigger news, but it's still news to hear you say it so it's cool. At the end of the day, I never had a beef with you. Just don't—it's some things about privacy that you just gotta realize like, just leave me alone."

Powell also wrote on her Story, "@torylanez you're welcome for telling you about the snakes in your camp and how I know the TRUTH about everything. Y'all swear imma liar but yet Tory called expeditiously after my IG story." Listen to a snippet of their phone conversation below.

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YG Won't Speak As Much About Nipsey Hussle: "I Want To Let The Homie Rest"

The case against Eric Holder, the man accused of murdering Nipsey Hussle at close range, presses on as the rapper's fans await news of a trial. It's been over a year and a half since Nipsey was shot to death in front of his Marathon Clothing store in Los Angeles, and the slain artist has been memorialized worldwide. His family, friends, fans, and collaborators continue to pay tribute to Nipsey, including good friend YG who didn't hesitate in verbalizing his grief following the rapper's death.

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These days, you may hear a Nipsey Hussle mention from YG lyrically, but the L.A. rapper isn't as vocal about his fallen friend. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, YG shared that he's chosen to commemorate Nipsey's life privately and creatively. “I want to let the homie rest,” he said. “I’m not gonna fall back and just talk about bro in interviews. Not just in breath, but on my records."

In the wake of the recent protests and looming 2020 election, YG and Nipsey's 2016 single "FGT (F*ck Donald Trump)" has once again gained traction. YG recalled a conversation with Nipsey prior to releasing the song. “I asked Nip, ‘You sure you want to put this out?’” YG said. “He was like, ‘We already get backlash. We already can’t do this and this and this. So f— it, let’s make it worth something.”

As far as his next album is concerned, My Life 4 Hunnid may show a different side to YG. The rapper told the L.A. Times that he has shifted from his "turnt up and lit" tracks to instead reflect America's current climate. “I had to go tap into that. I’m so used to being like ‘I don’t give a f— , f— you, boom bam.’ Now I’m like, ‘Damn, I’ve got to really go get into some emo s—.”

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Internet Money Delivers "Lemonade (Remix)" Ft. Don Toliver & Roddy Ricch

There were murmurs about a remix to Internet Money's "Lemonade" floating about and fans expected to receive the amended version of the track last week. The artist-producer collective recently released their B4 The Storm compilation a month ago, and a standout single from the project was "Lemonade" featuring Don Toliver, Gunna, and Nav.

For the remix to "Lemonade," you'll find that Toliver's inclusion remains intact as Gunna and Nav have been removed and replaced with spaced out vocals from Roddy Ricch. The Compton rapper has been taking the world by storm and it seems as if everything he touches turns platinum, so we'll have to wait and see if this remix joins the lengthy list of plaque-earning projects he's worked on.

"Lemonade" has been a viral hit, especially on TikTok as tens of thousands of people have taken clips of the song to create popular trends. Check out the remix to the beloved track and let us know which version you prefer.

Quotable Lyrics

I like to ride in my new bag and I got a new b*tch in my lap,
Counting up the blue strips with two straps, yeah, yeah
Huh, slide in the Lambo, I slide in the Porsches
Check my garage, I got too many choices (Too many)
Walk around, got a couple mills stuck to my bag
Stripper hoes all on my road, shakin' they ass (Huh)
We just ran and tap up in Nobu
You said that you never got high, I'ma show you

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Common Tests Out Tiffany Haddish's Comedy Material: "I'm Not Gon' Fake Laugh"

The romance between Common and Tiffany Haddish is still going strong. The rap-comedy couple recently shared that they've made their relationship official, and Tiffany has stated in interviews that she's in love with the Chicago rap icon. Common is a bit coyer about sharing details about his personal life, but he chatted with Kelly Clarkson about what it's been like dating a comedian.

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"I'm definitely funny but in a corny way," he said. "It's not hard dating a comedian but it's definitely—I don't try to keep up with her jokes. Even though I throw mine in, she's on another level. It does encourage me because sometimes she'll say some jokes that are not as funny, and she's courageous enough to do it, so it just makes me feel more inspired to do stuff that doesn't work."

Common added that Haddish "for sure" tries out her new material with him and he's brutally honest with her on whether it's funny or not. "I gotta be truthful with her and caring. I'm caring but I'm honest. I'm not gon' let her go out if I think something is not fresh and not say nothing. And if a joke is not really funny, I'm not gon' fake laugh."

The rap legend also discussed playing in the celebrity basketball game, earning the MVP trophy, and how he was able to do a bit of bragging against fellow Chicago native Chance The Rapper who gave him guff on the court. Watch below.

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Tory Lanez's Team Accused Of Sending Fake Emails As Megan Thee Stallion's Label: Report

An explosive report was made by Billboard earlier today (September 29) after they claim that a source is spilling the beans on Tory Lanez and his team with scathing accusations. Over the last few months, there have been emails sent to various news sources that were shown to be from Megan Thee Stallion's label, 300 Entertainment. However, Billboard reports that the emails' true source was from Lanez's camp in an effort to turn the press against the Houston rapper.

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According to the publication, the source said that falsified emails and text exchanges were created and sent out to a number of media outlets. "A screenshot of an email, sent to Billboard from a different anonymous source, included a fake email account for 300's Head of Creative, Kevin Leong, that was allegedly created by Lanez's team," Billboard reported. "The email contained a link to a report that claimed that Megan did not want to testify against Lanez."

When contacted about the fake emails, a representative for Tory Lanez "strongly [denied]" the allegations that the Canadian artist or anyone from his team is responsible. Meanwhile, Billboard's source details their version of what happened that evening in July when Megan Thee Stallion was shot.

"[Lanez] was supposed to be dropping [Megan] off at home with her friend, and an argument ensued," they stated. "He started calling her names. So she said she wanted to get out of the car. She got out of the car, walked away from the car, and at a short distance, he told her, 'dance b---h', pulled out a gun and shot [at] her four times. Two times hit her, one in each foot, and the other two missed her."

"Tory starts texting her. He starts apologizing, saying, 'I'm your friend. I love you. Please. I was just drunk. Call me. I wanna make this work,'" the source continued. "He starts calling other people around her, including her friends after she gets out of jail, because she was also taken in [for questioning] 'cause she was there, and [Tory] was offering money, saying he wants to make it right and wants to resolve this issue. He starts calling her day-to-day managers and said he wants to talk to her, reaches out to the security guard, all of that."

Megan's label, 300 Entertainment, is reportedly investigating the alleged falsified emails. "In this day and age, digital security is of utmost importance," they said in a statement. "The email impersonation of our Head of Creative Kevin Leong, with the intent to disseminate false information, has been brought to our attention and we are working diligently on Megan's behalf to get to the bottom of the matter."

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Saweetie Reveals Her Mother Was Once A Video Vixen

The entertainment ties in Saweetie's family aren't anything to sneeze at as the rapper is linked to a few celebrities. Her grandfather played for the San Francisco 49ers and her cousin is Gabrielle Union, but not many people know that her mom, Trinidad Valentin, was once a video vixen. On Tuesday (September 29), Saweetie shared a new episode of her The Icy Life YouTube series where she gives fans an inside look into her intimate moments with her loved ones. The Pretty B*tch Music rapper was enjoying some pool time when her mother came out and asked, "Where's the rest of your outfit?" It was then that Saweetie decided to give the world a look at her mother's music video past.

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"She act like she ain't used to be wearing this back in her day, okay?" the rapper said. Then, Saweetie shared clips that showed her mom in Nelly's "Ride wit Me" video back in 2000 as well as a brief moment where she made an appearance in a DMX's visual for "What The Really Want" featuring SisQó.

Saweetie promised to show more of her mother in future episodes, but it was interesting to see the six-degrees of separation that continues to grow from the rapper's inner circle. Check out the latest episode of Saweetie's series below and stay tuned for more about her forthcoming project.

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Frank Ocean Urges Public To Vote As He Denounces President Donald Trump

It doesn't look like Frank Ocean was impressed by this evening's presidential debate. President Donald Trump faced off against his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, in a debate that has taken the world by storm. The exchange was littered with questionable moments and responses that are currently being discussed on social media, and Frank Ocean has added his thoughts over on his Instagram Story.

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"Debates are on. It all feels fake. The problem’s that it’s not," Frank Ocean wrote. "Donald is president and might not leave the White House even if he loses the race so some say. Pls vote. Watching him dragged out will be way more entertaining than these debates." The singer then urged his fans to make their voices heard by registering to vote over on his Blonded website.

"If you’re not registered swipe up to blonded.co the form just takes 2 minutes to fill out. Goodnight," Ocean concluded. He joins the thousands of other celebrities and social media stars who have used their platforms as they encourage their supporters and followers to make sure they are registered for the 2020 election in November. 

Ocean hasn't shared an official Instagram update to his timeline since January, so one can only imagine how important this is for him to return to his social media page. 

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Trump Trends After Refusing To Condemn White Supremacists During Presidential Debate

The first presidential debate of 2020 has concluded and it was a sight to see. Viewers worldwide tuned in to the spectacle that was riddled with interruptions, half-truths, insults, and awkward answers. Political pundits have called it one of the worst presidential debates to date, and on social media, people are picking apart each question-and-answer moment while they discuss how President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden faired during the debate.

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There were many key moments, but one that has become a trending topic on multiple platforms has been Trump's answer about White supremacy. Moderator Chris Wallace said, "You have repeatedly criticized the Vice President for not specifically calling out Antifa and other left-wing extremist groups. But are you willing, tonight, to condemn White supremacists and militia groups and to say that they need to stand down and not add to the violence in a number of these cities as we saw in Kenosha and as we've seen in Portland?"

Trump said he's "willing to do that" but first commented "almost everything I see is from the left-wing, not from the right-wing. I'm willing to do anything. I want to see peace." Chris Wallace told him to just do it. Trump responded,"You want to call them... What do you want to call 'em? Give me a name? Who would you like me to condemn?" Both Wallace and Biden answered either White supremacists or "Proud Boys."

"Proud Boys, stand back and stand by. But I'll tell you what, somebody's gotta do something bout Antifa and the left, because this is not a right-wing problem. This is a left-wing problem," said Trump. The president's statement quickly circulated throughout social media as people didn't believe that he condemned White supremacists or far-right extremeists in his answer. Check out a clip of the debate and a few responses below.

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Nene Leakes Accused Of Cheating On Husband With French Montana

We're not sure what's going on between Wendy Williams and Nene Leakes's faltering friendship, but the public feud has turned ugly. Nene has accused Wendy of being on drugs, cocaine specifically, and the pair that once seemed so close are now sworn, mortal enemies. The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star has an ally on her side in the form of Growing Up Hip Hop's Madina Malina, and she shared a video accusing Nene of having a rendevous with French Montana.

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"Why don't you start telling the truth," Madina said. "First of all, you snuck your way back into Wendy's life. You tricked me and asked to have a sit-down, asked her to come to dinner which I did... She won't even respond to you... Why don't you talk about the part where when we was in a truck, you was letting French touch all on your snatch? That's right, you were all up under French Montana. A whole married woman, Nene."

"So, what I'mma tell you is this: Fall all the way back. Keep everybody name out your mouth because if you keep coming for people, guess what's gon' happen? It's gon' be more stuff aired out. More receipts shown, and I don't think you want that smoke." Watch Madina's full video below.

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Naya Rivera's Ex-husband Calls Reports About Nickayla Rivera "Absurd" In Heartfelt Video

The family of Naya Rivera is picking up the pieces after her shocking, untimely death, but new reports have caused the late actress's relatives to be thrust into the spotlight. We previously reported that there were rumors that Naya's ex-husband, actor Ryan Dorsey, would be moving in with Naya's sister, Nickayla Rivera. According to multiple reports, the move is being made so that Nickayla can help Ryan raise his and Naya's son, five-year-old Josey. People accused the pair of romantically coming together just months after Naya's death, and it's an accusation that Ryan Dorsey called "absurd."

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Nickayla took to her Instagram Story to share that she wasn't concerned with how things looked to the public, and now it is Ryan's turn to address the rude comments from the public. He shared a 12-minute video on Instagram where he spoke candidly about what he's been going through. "I can't believe this is real life and that I am about to even address any of this nonsense," said Ryan. "I haven't really read the news or social media in months, sometime in July."

"There's people making judgments, making assumptions, they're sending terrible messages wishing death upon strangers that they truly know next to zero about. It's really insane," he added. "It's truly sad that this is the world that we live in where people were raised to think it's okay to spew hatred, in general, especially when they make statements about a family who are dealing with a tragedy that I hope is so unimaginable that you or anyone that is close to you ever has to go through."

Ryan Dorsey talked about Josey telling him that during the time Naya Rivera was missing, the little boy just hoped his mother would be found. "I think to myself how lucky I am to still have my mom and still have her help out in my life still." Josey wanted his Aunt Nickayla to move in with them "because she's now the closest thing he has to a mom. You're going to need all the help you can get as a single parent trying to build your career and navigate this disaster with your child."

Ryan added, "And to have to let him get what he wants, what he asks for, and what he needs right now, which is his family. Even though you know it's temporary and it's not forever. It's a temporary situation. After all that he's had to go through how could you deny him that? Because of what? What some strangers might think or say, or spew some hatred based on some ill-advised, ill-logical, misinformed tabloid?" Watch his full video below.

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Charlamagne Tha God Calls 6ix9ine's Visit To Nipsey Hussle Memorial "Evil"

We haven't heard much from Tekashi 6ix9ine lately after he released his album TattleTales. The rapper turned up his trolling antics in the hopes of hyping the project to increase album sales, but according to reports, 6ix9ine didn't pull the numbers that the rapper had hoped. His trolling was highly criticized as he argued with his fellow artists, including Lil Durk and a number of others after he made an appearance in Chicago and showed up in L.A. to visit Nipsey Hussle's mural. Charlamagne commented on 6ix9ine's controversial moment at Nipsey's memorial and claimed that it was "evil" to show his face there.

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"I just looked at it as that's just some evil stuff to do," Charlamagne said. "I remember when Nipsey did the interview on [Big Boy's Neighborhood], still one of my favorite interviews today, and he was just talking about [6ix9ine] in general, you just put that on goofy time. You don't even pay that type of stuff no attention." Charlamagne believes that 6ix9ine visiting the mural was a response to Nipsey's interview.

"I thought it was wack. I just thought it was—no, it's a level beyond wack. I thought it was evil. That's just some evil stuff to do. To go to Chicago and stand on [Lil] Durk's cousin's block where Durk's cousin got killed. That's just some evil stuff to do. It's one thing to clown somebody that's here on their appearance or clown them for they record sales to tell 'em suck your d*ck. Whatever it is. But man, when you start playing with the dead like that, just because? For what? For likes? To get people riled up? You not gon' make me believe that's worth it."

Watch what else Charlamagne Tha God had to say abut karma below.

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T-Pain Drops Animal Crossing Bars On "Nooks Bells"

Animal Crossing became one of the biggest video games out this year but perhaps, no one is as much of a fan of it as T-Pain. The Rappa Ternt Sanga unleashed a brand new single the other day titled, "Nooks Bells" ft. Twitch streamer Cardboard Cowboy and Jayteehazard. It's a hard track that will likely satisfy the needs of T-Pain fans worldwide, especially those who are also fans of the video game. T-Pain sings from the perspective of Animal Crossing character Tom Nook. Those who've played the game will pick up on that fairly quickly.

T-Pain's latest offering comes after he decided to hold off on releasing a collaboration with Tory Lanez in the immediate aftermath of Megan Thee Stallion's shooting. The song also features Ty Doll $ign but given how things have progressed since then, it seems unlikely we'll hear it anytime soon.

Quotable Lyrics
So help me God, I refuse to lose, I'd rather burn to death
That's why I brought you here, baby
'Cause them bells ain't gonna earn themselves

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Tory Lanez Accuses News Sites Of Being Paid Off For "Smear Campaign"

The saga continues for Tory Lanez now that he's finally speaking out on his side of the story regarding the July shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion. We recently received Tory's 17-track album Daystar where the singer-rapper made quite a few revelations. According to Tory, he isn't the person responsible for injuring Megan Thee Stallion and he accused the Houston rapper and her team of trying to set him up to take the fall. He also spoke about his romance with Meg and added that he was hurt by his famous friends who abandoned him. 

Lanez was also criticized for releasing his album the day after the Breonna Taylor indictment was announced, but he clarified his decision, saying that September 25 is his mother's birthday and the day she passed away. The Canadian artist returned to social media on Tuesday (September 29) with a few more thoughts, and this time he was calling out the alleged "smear campaign" against him.

On his Instagram Story, Tory Lanez wrote: "I don't move on social media's time . I move on Gods time . I don't operate in fear , I operate in FAITH  . I don't bow down to the lies of man . I stick with the TRUTH of god . And for those reasons . It doesn't matter who rises against me in this hour and small season . BIG OR SMALL OBSTACLE .... I will PREVAILS and RISE to GREATNESS . As GOS SAID I WILL ."

In another post, he shared multiple screenshots from various news sources including Complex, High Snobiety, Vulture, and Blavity. "I've never seen verified publications ... come together with "biased" opinions for a smear campaign on an artist," he wrote. "However I still have love for each and everyone of you who continue to choose money over truth. My heart and character doesn't change because yours does." 

He added, "I wonder who's paying y'all?!?" Do you think sites aree being paid off to speak negatively about Tory Lanez?

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Gucci Mane Sprinkles Some Magic On Wavy Navy Pooh's "Guwop"

There isn't a figure in Atlanta's music scene that is as iconic as Gucci Mane. Though he's a long way from his days in the trap house, he remains influential to trap itself as he created the blueprint for generations to come. Earlier this year, he bestowed Mulatto with a verse and a stamp of approval when he hopped on "MuWop." Now, he's done the same for one of Quality Control's bubbling signees.

Setting the street ablaze, Wavy Navy Pooh and Gucci Mane team up for the fiery new banger on "GuWop." Janesh cooks up the chilling trap production as Wavy Navy Pooh details violence and respect in the street. Gucci closes things off with an impressive performance, switching cadences and flows with a reminder of just how real he's been throughout his career.

Quotable Lyrics
Choppa hit 'em, split 'em
Left 'em with bullet holes, broken bones
Big GuWop the Rolling Stone
I put all these rappers on
When the bails came in
I put all the trappers on

source https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/gucci-mane-sprinkles-some-magic-on-wavy-navy-poohs-guwop-new-song.1988787.html

Youngs Teflon Is Straight To The Bag On "No Sleep"

Working on your birthday is a drag but maybe not as much if you're a rapper and have loads of music you've been inching to release to the world. Youngs Teflon gave fans a special treat for his 29th birthday with the release of his latest single, "No Sleep." Bringing laidback flows with auto-tune pungent melodies, Teflon contrasts the tropical guitars with admissions of his own anxieties and paranoia. "I can't sleep 'cause I keep seeing dead faces," he raps as he details his ambitions to get to the money and provide for his family by any means necessary. 

The latest single comes straight out the vault weeks after he dropped off his last single, "El Classico." Along with a few other anthems he's released throughout the year, perhaps we're inching closer towards a new project before the end of the year.

Check out "No Sleep" below.

Quotable Lyrics
I'm in the trenches, I can't lie, that shit changed me
Found Kofee body on the tracks, that shit crazy
I pour a double cup and hope this Cali take the pain away
Tryna blow the bag, they said save it for a rainy day

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Adult Swim Removes "Problematic" Episodes From "The Boondocks" & "Aqua Teen"

There are some changes being made on Adult Swim and fans are not happy. The network is known for its adult animations that feature mature and risqué content, but it's being reported that Adult Swim has folded due to pressure over a few of their series. Deadline states that episodes from The Boondocks and Aqua Teen Hunger Force have been yanked from the network after they were deemed to be problematic.

The space invaders from Aqua Teen Hunger Force reportedly reinforced Black stereotypes on their "Shake Like Me" episode, while The Boondocks's "The Story of Jimmy Rebel" got the ax. The Boondocks has been a cultural staple that attacks controversial and scandalous topics that pervade the Black community, so many can't seem to understand how the series can be deemed as troublesome.

“When Adult Swim transitions series to a new platform we determine what episodes are selected through creative and cultural filters and our standards and practices policies. Oftentimes these decisions are made in collaboration with the show’s creator,” a rep for Adult Swim said.

Throughout the year, as protests have called for changes to made in various industries, streaming services and networks have announced amendments to episode lineups including for shows like The Office, Community, Scrubs, and 30 Rock.

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NBA Youngboy Released From Jail

NBA Youngboy might be more successful than he's ever been in his career but unfortunately, he still has legal issues to tend to. The rapper was arrested and charged, along with fifteen others, after police responded to reports of a large group of people waving guns and shooting a music video. On their arrival, police discovered guns and drugs including Hydrocodone, Xanax, three grams of cannabis as well as handguns and rifles. Police discovered $47K in cash on NBA Youngboy at the time of the arrest.

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The rapper has since been released from jail, according to WBRZ. The rapper was reportedly released on Tuesday afternoon, though it isn't clear whether he posted a bond. A video of the rapper walking out of the jail started surfacing online shortly after his lawyer issued a statement declaring his client innocent.

"It is important to remember that when someone is arrested for a crime it does not mean they are guilty of anything," he said. "Kentrell Gaulden [NBA Youngboy's real name] is innocent of the crimes he was arrested for yesterday evening. He did not possess any firearms nor did he possess any controlled dangerous substances. Law enforcement arrived on scene without any evidence of a crime occurring and immediately detained 15-20 young black men solely based on an alleged tip that firearms were present on the scene."

He added, "We still have the Second Amendment in the United States. The immediate detention of these black men was illegal in that it violated their Constitutional rights. The subsequent searches conducted by law enforcement were also illegal. Even with the illegal searches that were conducted, no firearms or controlled dangerous substances were found on Mr. Gaulden’s person or in his immediate control. Mr. Gaulden is innocent of the charges he was booked on last night and looks forward to defending himself as such."

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