NBA YoungBoy Admits To Crushing On Doja Cat: "If I Ain't Have A Girl"

More highlights from NBA YoungBoy's Clubhouse chat are being shared and this time, it's a snippet about Doja Cat that has raised eyebrows. We previously reported on YoungBoy speaking with Akademiks about the deaths of Virgil Abloh and Young Dolph. The rapper remarked that the two were simply "changing form," and while they won't be here in this life, they have moved on to the next.

Aside from delivering wisdom about the afterlife, YoungBoy was answering a few questions about his peers. The topic shifted to Doja Cat, an artist who has been taking over Pop one song at a time, and the Louisiana spitter seems to have a bit of a crush on the singer.

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“Boy, if I ain’t have a family, if I ain’t have a girl still, I would be tryin' to marry Doja Cat,” said YoungBoy. Akademiks couldn't help but laugh at the revelation. “But nah, I got my little girl and her mama. So, I aint f*cking around like that.” When asked what is it about Doja that tickles his fancy, YoungBoy simply stated she's "unique in her own way."

This confirms that YoungBoy is definitely in a relationship and many suspect it's with Jazlyn Mychelle, the latest of the seven—or possibly eight—mothers of his children.  Jazlyn reportedly gave birth earlier this year, months after Yaya Mayweather welcomed her son with YoungBoy. Listen to the rapper fawn over Doja Cat below.

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Gucci Family Apparently Hates Lady Gaga & Adam Driver's "House Of Gucci"

The film was poised as being one of the most celebrated features of the year, but House of Gucci has not been loved by all. The movie follows the real-life story of Patrizia Reggiani, a famed socialite who was married to Maurizio Gucci. The tale is one of mystery as Patrizia served out nearly two decades behind bars for hiring a hitman to murder Maurizio.

Lady Gaga returns to the screen to portray the murderous ex-wife while Adam Driver stars opposite the singer as Maurizio Gucci. The crime drama had all of the ingredients to make a blockbuster hit—aside from the approval of all members of the Gucci family.

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According to an Italian outlet, the Gucci family released a pointed statement about the film.

“The film’s production did not bother to consult the heirs before describing Aldo Gucci—president of the company for 30 years [played by Al Pacino]—and the members of the Gucci family as thugs who were ignorant and insensitive to the world around them,” the statement reportedly reads. They also call the storyline an “entirely fabricated attitudes and conduct to the protagonists of the notorious events.”

“This is extremely painful from a human point of view and an insult to the legacy on which the brand is built today,” they added. There was also a particular note about Gaga's portrayal of Patrizia, where the family states production "painted not only in the film, but also in the statements from cast members, as a victim trying to survive in a masculine and chauvinistic corporate culture.”

House of Gucci director Ridley Scott has defended the film and specifically Al Pacino's portrayal of Aldo.

"The people that were writing from the family to us at the onset were alarmingly insulting, saying that Al Pacino did not represent physically Aldo Gucci in any shape or form," Scott reportedly said. "And yet, frankly, how could they be better represented than by Al Pacino? Excuse me! You probably have the best actors in the world, you should be so f*cking lucky."

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Fabolous Admits To Sneaking Out Of Diddy's Party & Mariah Carey's Session

Even with all of the drama that goes down on social media, sometimes our favorite artists give us stories that become pop culture highlights. It has been quite a rough last few weeks with the untimely and devastating deaths of both Young Dolph and Virgil Abloh. The two passed away under drastically different circumstances, but their impacts on the culture cannot be ignored.

Among the heaviness that has haunted Hip Hop comes a lighthearted moment from Fabolous that fans could not help but relate to. The New York rapper posed a question to his Instagram followers and asked, "You ever said you was going to the bathroom... & left." He was specifically speaking about attending an event or party and dipping out before giving goodbyes.

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He then shared two stories from prominent figures: Diddy and Mariah Carey.

"I told diddy I was going to the bathroom & slid once," wrote Fab. "It was 7am & this n*gga was still turnt!!! [crying laughing emojis]." In a separate story about a studio session, Carey seemed to party just as hard. "I told Mariah I was going to move my car cuz it will get towed & skrrrrrrrrrr [car emoji][smoke emoji][crying laughing emoji]."

"It was 6am & my verse been done we was just drinking wine & telling stories." Many couldn't believe that Fabolous would slide like that, but Diddy's shindigs have been long talked about by his industry friends, so it is believable.

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Virgil Abloh's Final Louis Vuitton Show Attended By Kanye, Kim Kardashian, Kid Cudi, Quavo & More

In a moving ceremony for the fashion world, Virgil Abloh was honored with a runway show. The world suffered a devastating loss when the news was shared that Abloh had passed away from cancer, an illness that he reportedly lived with privately. Creatives from all walks of life have been inspired by his artistry, and on Tuesday (November 30) evening, Louis Vuitton honored their late former artistic director with a showing of his Spring-Summer 2022 Collection.

The star-studded event took place in Miami and hosted guests including Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, their daughter North West, Kid Cudi, Offset, Ricky Martin, 21 Savage, and many more.

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Although many high fashion runways shows aren't necessarily enthusiastic events to begin with, this viewing was particularly somber.  Quavo, Offset, and Cudi were but a handful of celebrities who walked in the show. The event itself was a touching tribute that even featured synchronized drones in the sky that honored Alboh, his life, and his legacy. 

"It is with profound sorrow that I learned of the passing of Virgil Abloh. Virgil was not only a friend, great collaborator, creative genius, visionary and disruptor, but also one of the best cultural communicators of our times," said Michael Burke, Louis Vuitton's chairman and CEO. "He paved the way for future generations. As a devoted supporter of his community through his charities and passions, he was an eternal optimist who believed anything was possible," Burke stated.

"In this same spirit, we at Louis Vuitton will proudly continue to celebrate his legacy with a final show in Miami, per his wishes," he added. "I am honored to have called him my friend. My deepest thoughts are with his wife, children, parents, family and the entire community that was touched by his greatness."

A legend. Check out bits from the show below.

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NBA YoungBoy Speaks On Young Dolph, Virgil Abloh Deaths: "You Changing Form"

Earlier today, Young Dolph's loved ones gathered together for his memorial service. There have been several tributes to the late rapper since he was murdered in his hometown of Memphis earlier this month. Adding to the grief comes the shocking death of Virgil Abloh who reportedly lived with cancer privately before succumbing to the illness. 

The losses of both figures were the subject of conversation over on Clubhouse where NBA YoungBoy joined in for a chat about these recent pop culture moments. In a clip, Akademiks mourns Abloh and Dolph, but YoungBoy gave a response that surprised listeners.

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"You know, that's really not a bad thing, though," the Grammy nominee replied. Akademiks asked him what he meant. The rapper added, "The only sad part is you can't carry on with your life or just be there for your family, but you know, that's not really a bad thing. You changing form. You going to the next chapter."

YoungBoy has reportedly been living at a mentor's home in Utah after a judge granted him strict house arrest. In the chat, the rapper also spoke about keeping away from marijuana, adding that he has been using vapes to help curve his craving for the sticky icky. Listen to clips of YoungBoy's Clubhouse appearance below, and make sure to check back later on this week when YoungBoy and Birdman release their joint project, From Tha Bayou.

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Juicy J Says Three 6 Mafia Broke Up Due To Excessive Drug Use

Hip Hop fans are preparing themselves for what is expected to be yet another monumental moment on Verzuz. After over a year of delays, cancellations, and false promises, we'll finally see Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony join together on stage. As usual, Verzuz is a place for celebrating our icons and taking a stroll down the memory lane of their catalogs, but fans are still weighing in about which group they believe will take the battle crown.

Ahead of Three 6 Mafia's appearance, Juicy J caught up with Nas and Miss Info on their podcast The Bridge: 50 Years of Hip Hop where he spoke about the Memphis group's rise and eventual tumble. According to the Oscar winner, drugs played a significant role in their retreat from the spotlight.

“From heroin to meth to cocaine, all kinds of pills,” J said of the group's breakup. “A lot of drugs were consumed during the times we were together. When everybody was sober and sh*t, everybody’s on the same page But when cocaine’s involved, things change. But I’m not pointing a figure at nobody.”

He reportedly added that he couldn't think of any other reason why Three 6 Mafia struggled through that period. “People wasn’t showing up in the studio," he said. "Business was crazy, everything’s folding... it was the drugs.” Make sure to tune into Verzuz on Thursday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. ET. 

Listen to Juicy J's interview with Nas and Miss Info below.

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50 Cent & Royce Da 5'9" React To Viral Self-Defense Trainer

Over the weekend, a firearms instructor by the name of Billy Ragland became a viral meme on the Internet. Ragland's TikTok videos, which supposedly offer self-defense tactics, started circulating on social media platforms. Users were completely caught off guard by how serious Ragland is while explaining dangerous methods of disarming a gunman. 

Of course, when videos go viral, there's often little context to back it up. While Ragland does appear to be a firearms instructor, all of his videos appear to be spoofs. In fact, most of them include the hashtag #scammer. In one video, he explains that moving in circles is the only way to fight off a group of attackers. In another, he explained how to dodge a bullet. 

The Internet offered plenty of hilarious reactions including 50 Cent and Royce Da 5'9" who seemed concerned for anyone who is paying Ragland for self-defense courses. Fif shared the video of Ragland explaining how to fight off a group, doubting the instructor's ability to properly teach self-defense. "yeah right, he gonna fuck around and get somebody killed," Fif wrote.

Meanwhile, Royce shared a clear screenshot of Ragland to his Instagram feed where he issued a warning to all of his followers to avoid the firearm instructor at all costs. "ATTENTION: Please don’t take any Self Defense advice from this man… He wants you to die…. You’re welcome," he wrote. 

In a separate post, Royce analyzed Ragland's strategy from removing hostile individuals from one's personal space. "Aight … And then we gon take our hand, look at you and say Shhhhh, turn around and walk behind that counter where the real protection is," he wrote. 

Check out a few more of Billy Ragland's TikToks below. 

@billyragland1836 All of his training tips are "Just smack it 🤪" #mcdojolife#selfdefense#scammer#gundisarm#yougonedie#yikes♬ original sound - billy ragland.

@billyragland1836 The video you all deserve 😤 #selfdefense#fyp#scammer#mcdojolife#yougonedie#gundisarm#yikes#NotGonnaWork♬ Inside Their Head - TT remix

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Tiger Woods Reveals His Career Plans Following Car Crash

Until Tiger Woods' recent interview with Henni Koyack at Golf Digest, Woods had yet to speak publicly about his future as a professional golfer, following his unfortunate car accident back in April.

Woods told Koyack he is continuing to rehabilitate and work his way back, after sustaining serious leg injuries in the high-speed, rollover crash that left the famous golfer hospitalized for weeks after the incident. 

"I have so far to go," Woods said. "I'm not even at the halfway point. I have so much more muscle development and nerve development that I have to do in my leg. At the same time, as you know, I've had five back operations. So I'm having to deal with that. So as the leg gets stronger, sometimes the back may act up... It's a tough road."

Tiger acknowledged that with physical complications beginning to compile, he must now adjust, and approach his golfing future with more caution and restraint. 

"I think something that is realistic is playing the tour one day, never full time, ever again, but pick and choose, just like Mr. [Ben] Hogan did," Woods continued. "Pick and choose a few events a year and you play around that. You practice around that, and you gear yourself up for that. And you play. I think that's how I'm going to have to play it from now on."

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"It's an unfortunate reality, but it's my reality," Tiger said. "And I understand it, and I accept it."

Woods has accepted and made peace with where he is in his process and for what's to come, adding that after taking a step back, he has been able to enjoy family and life's subtleties.  

"I'm just happy to be able to go out there and watch Charlie play, or go in the backyard and have an hour or two by myself with no one talking, no music, no nothing. I just hear the birds chirping. That part I've sorely missed."

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Anthony Davis Reveals How He's Going To Deal With 3-Point Woes

Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers have experienced their fair share of struggles this year. Davis, in particular, has had issues when it comes to shooting the basketball. From three-point range, Davis is only shooting 20.5 percent, and from mid-range, he isn't doing that much better. This reality has been enough for fans to express concern over his play, especially with the team struggling to find some consistency.

In a report from CBS Sports, Davis acknowledged his shooting woes, however, he pledged to keep on shooting. Davis knows that if he stops shooting, it will display a lack of confidence, so he wants to continue taking open shots. At the end of the day, it is simply a slump that can be fixed over time.

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"I'm going to continue to shoot the ball from 3. Whether it goes in or not, I think that opens up the floor for my teammates -- LeBron [James], Russ [Westbrook], Talo [Talen Horton-Tucker] -- to get downhill. And it opens it up for me to get to the paint when guys run out and are closing out to the three," Davis said. "I'm just trying to be effective at all three levels of the floor, and it was going for me tonight."

Davis still has plenty of time to get things right this season, and if he can find his 2020 form, then the Lakers will certainly be in a position to take over the Western Conference.

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Quavo's Sister Supports Migos Rapper Getting With Lil Baby's Ex Jayda Cheaves

The past few days have been a whirlwind of speculation involving Lil Baby, Saweetie, Quavo and Lil Baby's ex Jayda Cheaves. It appears we could have a case of "swapping it out" as Quavo referred to.

A few days ago, Lil Baby and Saweetie sparked dating rumors as they were potentially seen together in pictures and Baby was rumored to have sent Saweetie flowers. This sent hip-hop fans in a frenzy, as it was common knowledge that Saweetie was fresh out of a relationship with fellow Atlanta rapper Quavo. 

After catching wind of this, Quavo issued a response on his Instagram story, alluding to a potential swap of partners with his Quality Control labelmate: "Ain't trippin we can swap it out! #QCTHELABEL"

Quavo was likely referring to Jayda Cheaves, who used to date Lil Baby. Jayda was then caught slipping as she was seen liking an Instagram post of Quavo's story. Perhaps she is now interested in Quavo's idea to mix-and-match.

Jayda then tried to avoid the drama after she went trending during the speculation. She posted an Instagram story of her name trending on Twitter with the caption: "I ain't even do bun (nothing)."

Now, Quavo's sister Migo Shara has decided to stir the pot even more. She reposted a picture of Jayda on her story, leading fans to believe she supports her brother Quavo's pursuit of Lil Baby's ex.

While nothing is confirmed, it seems that Quavo is retaliating against Lil Baby and Saweetie's romance by looking to date Lil Baby's ex Jayda.

Things could get messy here soon. Check out Migo Shara's repost below.

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Cardi B Becomes First Female Rapper With Two RIAA Diamond Singles

Cardi B dropped "Bodak Yellow" in 2017 and never looked back. 

In the four years since the Love & Hip Hop: New York star crossed all-the-way over into music, she has been one of the premier acts and talents in the game. 

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Since last August, when Cardi dropped "Wap" with Megan Thee Stallion, the 29-year-old has been on a historic run. After "Up" debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 back in February, Cardi tied Lauryn Hill for the highest debut by a solo female rap song and months later, she and Megan Thee Stallion dominated the BET Hip Hop Awards, winning three different categories for "WAP." And today, Cardi B made more history. 

According to @chartdata on Twitter, Cardi's 2018 collaboration with Maroon 5, "Girls Like You," has officially sold over 10,000,000 units, earning a RIAA Diamond certification. It was also revealed that, with "Girls Like You" going diamond, Cardi became the first female rapper to earn multiple RIAA Diamond singles. 

Cardi, who was the first female rapper to earn a single RIAA Diamond certification when "Bodak Yellow" passed the 10,000,000 sales threshold (Nicki Minaj was the second female rapper to achieve this when "Super Bass" went Diamond a few weeks ago), took to Twitter to express her gratitude for Maroon 5, and to flex a little. 

"Wow I got two Diamond records! Thank you sooo much @maroon5 for including me on this song and this is the song I cater to my daughter every time I perform it.I’m forever grateful," she wrote. "Diamonds are a girl’s best friend." 

What do you think of Cardi making even more history as a female rapper? Let us know down in the comments. 

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Megan Thee Stallion Cancels Houston Show Following Astroworld Fest

A few weeks have passed since tragedy struck the grounds of NRG Park in Houston during Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival. 10 people died during the festival including a 9-year-old boy who succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. 

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The events that took place have left the city of Houston in a state of grief, leading Megan Thee Stallion to cancel her upcoming show in the city. In a statement given to local publication the Houston Chronicles, Meg explained that the Dec. 3rd show at 713 Music Hall is canceled "out of respect" for the victims of the Astroworld Festival tragedy.

"Out of respect for the lives lost in Houston earlier this month, I have decided to cancel my show at 713 Music Hall on Dec 3," Megan Thee Stallion said in a statement. "Houston is still healing and it's important that our community be given the appropriate time to grieve. My heart goes out to all the families that are suffering during this difficult time."

The performance was meant to be a celebratory occasion since Megan was tapped as one of the first dozen of artists that were expected to hit the stage at the newly opened venue.

We'll keep you posted on further updates surrounding Astroworld Festival. Did Megan do the right thing? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Tyler, The Creator Posts Heartfelt Tribute To Virgil Abloh

After Virgil Abloh's tragic death on Sunday (Nov. 28), many of is celebrity peers and collaborators took to social media to share words of tribute and reflection for Virgil. The creative director of Louis Vuitton impacted many in hip-hop with his creative direction and inspiration. His battle with cancer, while documented, did not deter him from striving for his goals.

Yesterday morning (Nov. 29), Tyler, The Creator was the latest to dedicate an Instagram post to Abloh. In the caption, Tyler explained how he admired Virgil's work like his custom G-Wagon and how he embraced his African roots: "Sir Abloh was a true geek about things. Passion seeped through everything he did. Whether a random set of songs we've never heard or what pantone the wing of a plane should be, he always meant it. My favorite project of his was that Benz G-Wagon. My eyes couldn't comprehend what it was. My brain couldn't fathom that it was real. But my body and spirit was overjoyed cause i didnt know we could do those type of things and THE N***A DID THAT! He kept upping it, every single time. Ahead. ABLOH. that strong African last name. few years back i started using more of my African last name OKONMA because of how regal Virgils felt."

As he shared a photo of the G-Wagon, an early picture of Virgil from his youth and a wholesome photo of them two together, Tyler continued to explain how Virgil opened doors for many creatives, and always supported his friends: "Everything he did felt like he said " hey over here, coast is clear" whenever i questioned things. now about a week away since we last spoke, that convo i thought was random holds so much more weight now. Sometimes, part of us sharing our wild ideas is to get approval from our peers to keep it pushing, but virgil was ALWAYS a cheerleader. For everyone. That hand of his opened doors, lead people in and tossed the keys outside for the next person to have. i wish i was able to see him see what his helping hand did for me. his spirit is around tho. i feel it. he'll see it. i'll keep pushing and trying things while leaving the door open. he'll shake those pom-poms. we'll keep that on loop. safe travels."

Tyler's post comes after other tributes from Kanye at Sunday Service, Drake, Lil Uzi Vert, Frank Ocean, Louis Vuitton and Kim Kardashian, just to name a few. It's clear to see the impact Virgil made, and all the successful peers he influenced.

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EST Gee Announces Featureless "Bigger Than Life Or Death" Disc 2

Over the past few months, we've seen a ton of big-name rappers add on to some of the hottest projects of 2021 with deluxe editions and B sides and it's been a blessing for fans. 

MoneyBagg Yo came back with A Gangsta's Pain: Reloaded, Westside Gunn added on to HWH8 with a full-length side B, Isaiah Rashad added four new tracks to The House Is Burning on The House Is Burning [homies begged] and Kanye West came through the Donda deluxe edition, which featured the infamous Drake-dissing "Life of The Party" with Andre 3000. 

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And yesterday (November 29), Louisville rapper EST Gee announced he is dropping the "second disc" of his July album, Bigger Than Life Or Death. 

In an Instagram post, the "5500 Degrees" rapper announced his new album will release this Friday, December 3, and unlike Bigger Than Life Or Death, which included features from Future, Young Thug, Lil Baby and Lil Durk, Bigger Than Life Or Death Part 2 will be completely featureless. 

"December 3rd Disc 2 No features Pre-Order link in my story #BiggerThanLifeOrDeath #FreeTheShiners," he captioned his post featuring the upcoming album's cover. 

Dropping this late in the year, Bigger Than Life Or Death Part 2 is sure to be a culmination of sorts for EST Gee. In span of twelve months, Gee has ascended into rap superstardom, and after a year that saw the 27-year-old sign with Yo Gotti's CMG record label, get dubbed 'the new Young Jeezy,' and sit in studio sessions with Jay-Z (Bigger Than Life Or Death also debuted at #7 on the Billboard Top 200 — a huge accomplishment), this featureless record will be a clear look into where EST Gee's mind is at at this point in his career. 

Keep an eye out for Bigger Than Life Or Death Part 2 when it drops this Friday, and let us know what you're expecting from EST Gee down in the comments. 

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Fetty Wap Federal Drug Case Pushed Back Amid Plea Negotiations

It's been a tumultuous month for Fetty Wap. In the midst of what seemed to be a major comeback, the rapper was arrested on federal drug charges. The rapper was held in federal custody until posting a $500K bond. According to Rolling Stone, the trial has now been pushed back by two months as Fetty Wap has reportedly begun plea negotiations. The rapper appeared in court via phone on Nov. 29th where his lawyer and U.S. attorney Andrew P. Wenzel agreed to delay the trial.

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"We are starting plea discussions,” Wenzel said in an Eastern District of New York court hearing. “I think we’re all in agreement that a consent adjournment would be appropriate until February 2 for us to continue plea discussions and for the defendants to review discovery.”

Fetty Wap previously pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to possess and distribute over 100 kg. of controlled substances including fentanyl and heroin. The rapper and his co-defendants are facing life in prison if convicted. Officials accused Fetty of being involved in a bi-coastal drug trafficking operation. Fetty was referred to as a "kilogram-level redistribution" while officials claim his co-defendants brought the drugs from the West Coast to the East Coast.

Between the recent legal troubles and issues with the mother of his late daughter, Fetty took to Instagram where he subtly responded to all of the ongoing drama.

"I’m Fighting real life shit … I don’t respect the internet shit .. Much love for the ones who bring peace in my life at this point," he wrote.

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Pharrell Describes Jay-Z's Writing Process As "Weird" But "Amazing"

Every rapper has their own writing process. 

Where some rappers are constantly writing in a notebook, or in the notes app, others never write a single lyric.

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Jay-Z has long been known as someone who doesn't write lyrics. His raps aren't necessarily freestyles, but they aren't read off a page, either. Hov is known for having one of the best minds in the game, and much like with Lil Wayne, fans and peers have been in awe for two-and-a-half decades at his ability to keep every line of every song just inside his head.

In a recent appearance on Fader's Uncovered podcast, Pharrell Williams gave an even better window into how Jay-Z creates a song. 

Explaining that Hov is "one of us," Pharrell explained his process as "weird," but "amazing." 

"Jay-Z is another one — people don’t realize that. He’s one of us," Pharell told Uncovered host Mark Ronson. "He’s not good because he’s just made good records. No! He’s really a character. He’s an odd guy. When you have a conversation with him, it’s not a regular conversation.”

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"When he writes, he’s just sitting there mumbling to himself — in falsetto, by the way. Yo, when he writes a rhyme, he doesn’t go, ‘[tough voice] Chyea! When the Remy’s in the system’ — he doesn’t do that," he continued. "He goes, '[falsetto voice] Yo, yo, when the Remy’s in the system/Ain’t no telling will I f*ck ’em? Will I diss ’em?/That’s what they be yellin’/I’m a pimp by blood.' And he taps you on the shoulder and takes it back again. He writes in falsetto." 

Pharrell explained that even though he doesn't know why Jay writes like that, the Blueprint rapper has always done it. 

"That’s odd and different and weird and amazing! And makes him a character," he said. "I gotta ask him why he does that, I don’t know why he does it. But he’s always done that.”

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Drake Surprises Giveon During His Show In Toronto

Drake hasn't performed any shows since the release of CLB but he's been popping up at certain venues, largely to show face. When Jack Harlow dropped by the 6ix, Drizzy stood on the balcony, overlooking the sold-out crowd like a proud father. He didn't show up on stage but the crowd offered a warm embrace to the hometown hero.

Last night, Giveon held it down in the 6ix for the second show on the Timeless Tour. Performing in front of a sold-out crowd, the singer delivered all of the fan favorites before he got a surprise visit from Drake. The Toronto rapper popped out on stage briefly and hugged Giveon before posing for a few flicks in front of the crowd. "Can't believe my brother surprised me tonight," he wrote alongside an emoji of a heart and the Canadian flag. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like Drake seized the opportunity to perform "In The Bible" or "Chicago Freestyle." 

The sold-out tour comes after Giveon secured six Grammy nominations including Best R&B Song for "Heartbreak Anniversary."

While Drake might not have performed last night in Toronto, the rapper will be hitting the stage in a little over a week for the Free Larry Hoover benefit concert in Los Angeles with Kanye West. We could only imagine that he'll be delivering a few cuts off of CLB.

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Serena Williams Clowns Kevin Durant For His Ashy Legs

The internet had a blast last week after a photo surfaced of Kevin Durant's exposed leg during one of his basketball games. The Brooklyn Nets star appeared to have some of the ashiest legs possible, and former Boston Celtic Isaiah Thomas pointed it out to his Twitter followers.

This opened the flood gates for people to troll Durant, making tons of memes and insults, to which he responded by threatening to pull out his "'y’all broke' card."

After the dust had settled in this incident, tennis legend Serena Williams decided to reignite the slander, hilariously using cooking oil on her skin to avoid a KD-like fate. In a recent TikTok, Serena explained that she needs to take extra precaution, as she sprays Pam cooking oil on her legs: "The internet got me shook. I'm doing everything, just anything, not to be out there looking like my boy KD."

Using cooking oil on your skin is actually an effective method of adding a layer of protection, while moisturizing it at the same time. Perhaps KD could actually employ this tactic so he can avoid a debacle like what happened last week. 

Check out Serena's hysterical TikTok below.

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Ari Lennox Manager Provides Update On Amsterdam Arrest

Early Monday morning, "Pressure" singer Ari Lennox tweeted that she was being arrested in the Netherlands after being racially profiled by airport security. 

"F*ck Amsterdam security. They hate black people," she wrote. "They're arresting me. I’m being arrested in Amsterdam for reacting to a woman racially profiling me."

In a pair of statements, Robert van Kapel, a spokesman for Dutch police, told Reuters and Entertainment Tonight, that they responded to reports of a "a woman full of emotions, that wouldn't calm down," and explained that, "That's why she had to be taken into custody."

van Kapel added that Lennox was suspected of being drunk, and accused her of threatening airline employees and security staff.

"Dutch military police, who are responsible for security at Schiphol Airport, held Ari Lennox because of her aggressive behavior towards an airline official, and for being drunk in public," van Kapel told ET. "She threatened staff of an airline and security at the airport, and because of those threats, she is now interrogated."

In the hours following the arrest, fans and followers waited with bated breath for any new information on the situation, and last night, Lennox's manager Justin LaMotte offered a positive update. 

"hey everyone, ari is safe and appreciates the support and everyone checking on her," he tweeted. 

How exactly things will unfold from here is unclear, but after Lennox tweeted "I just want to go home. I’ll never leave my house again," yesterday, it seems unlikely these proceedings will be handled very publicly. 

What do you think of LaMotte's update on the Ari Lennox arrest situation? Let us know down in the comments.

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Kanye West Teams With L.A. Leaders To Help Solve Homelessness

Kanye West has accomplished much in his storied career. Through his influence and status, he's been able to open up doors and shift the culture in a way that has never been seen before. However, the multi-billion dollar artist and designer is using his resources to create societal change, including helping the homeless.

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According to TMZ, Kanye West has met with L.A. leaders and charitable organizations to help eradicate homelessness in the city. Last week, Ye met up with the CEO of L.A. Mission Reverend Troy Vaughn after dropping off 1,000 meals for the Thanksgiving holiday. Ye reportedly broke down four different ways that he believes he could help ease the growing homeless population.

Ye's first matter of business is helping provide food. The artist intends on teaming up with different organizations throughout the city to bring meals for those in need while using his own companies to provide resources for housing, education, and job opportunities. Additionally, Kanye also wants to use Sunday Service as a way to help "inspire and uplift" the homeless community.

Ultimately, Kanye wants to eradicate homelessness entirely. The final part of his plan is to combine his resources with other groups in Los Angeles to create an innovative plan to end the homeless crisis.

The homeless population has grown during the pandemic. Kanye West's combined efforts with lawmakers and citizens will hopefully help ease the crisis. 

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Fetty Wap Responds To Baby Mother's Claims That He Neglected His Daughter

Fans of Fetty Wap likely know by now that a huge turning point in his life this year was the death of his 4-year-old daughter Lauren Maxwell. While in the healing process, he released his supposed comeback album The Butterfly Effect in late October.

Fetty Wap asserted that the butterfly themes of the album were a tribute to Lauren, because of her fondness for butterflies. But, his baby mother Turquoise Miami decided to clear that air and explain how this was untrue, and that he was using his late daughter's name for marketing purposes: "She likes butterflies just like she likes all animals but she was always a mermaid princess like the little mermaid and that was her thing! She had the mermaid doll, the matching clothes, she made me buy her best friend a mermaid doll too and we had to watch The Little Mermaid every day and sing along to the soundtrack every morning. I'm not throwing no f**king butterflies knowing it was a marketing scheme for a N***a to use."

This comes shortly after Turquoise had gone on a rant explaining that Fetty only took time to see his daughter once or twice a year, and that he kept using media opportunities to gain sympathy for his daughter's death, even though he never really cared for her: "You're grieving for the time that you didn't take advantage of. You're not actually grieving because you miss this little girl because you have a connection with her. You didn't call her every day, you didn't call her every week, you didn't call her every month. This n***a probably called her about one to two times a f*cking year. You're not grieving for what you actually lost because when you had the ability to have it, you were not interested."

Fetty Wap seemingly responded to these allegations with an Instagram post last night (Nov. 29), dismissing any internet drama: "I’m Fighting real life shit … I don’t respect the internet shit .. Much love for the ones who bring peace in my life at this point."

Check out the entire back-and-forth below.

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Vic Mensa Pens Tribute To Virgil Abloh On "What You Taught Us"

While Virgil Abloh is best known for his work with Off-White, and most recently, with Louis Vuitton, his impact on music and the music industry is undeniable. His designs graced the covers of some of the most iconic albums of the last twenty years, and his ability to flow between disciplines and maintain his status as a fashion mogul and one of the most sought after DJs in the world inspired a generation to be everything they could be creatively. 

Since his death on Sunday, tributes to the late legend have poured in across all social media. Drake, Frank Ocean, Young Thug and so many others from the combined world of fashion and music paid their respects to Abloh, sharing memories and the reasons why Virgil inspired them to achieve greatness. 

Yesterday, Chicago rapper Vic Mensa released "What You Taught Us," a record dedicated to Abloh. Reminiscing about past experiences alongside Virgil and what he meant to the culture, and to Chicago specifically, Mensa spends two minutes painting a picture of a man who was larger than life and determined to open every door he could for future generations. 

On "What You Taught Us," Mensa pens a beautiful tribute to Abloh, a man who meant so much to the fashion and hip hop communities, and whose legacy will live on through the art he created, and the art he inspired.

Quotable Lyrics
You showed us we could all be designers
Have our own destinies of our legacies, our environment
From Chicago streets to Paris fashion weeks
Above and beyond
The limitations they placed on us
That's what you taught us

 

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Birdman & NBA YoungBoy Dropping "From Tha Bayou" Mixtape This Week

He's repeatedly praised NBA YoungBoy and the rapper's superstardom and it seems that this week, Birdman has a surprise for fans. Lousiana icons like Master P and Birdman have taken YoungBoy under their wings and often, they have spoken about his talents in interviews. YoungBoy has been declared to be the next huge artist to hit the industry, however, there does seem to be an ongoing controversy with YouTube and recently, YoungBoy's videos were removed from the platform.

In an interview with Big Facts Podcast months ago, Birdman declared that YoungBoy might be "the biggest rapper" to ever exist. It's a sentiment that he has stood ten toes down on for some time. "Ain't no n*gga gone be bigger than NBA YoungBoy, numbers don't lie, he's the biggest YouTube artist and he behind the wall," said Birdman.

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"When that lil' boy get his mind right and he comes from under this bullsh*t and understands who he is, you know, [Young] Thug and all them, they're up in age, they're 30, this n*gga 20. And you put a n*gga behind the wall, they become smart." Hours ago, Birdman surprised Hip Hop fans with an announcement on his Instagram page where he wiped everything clean aside from one image of an album cover.

The photo shows Birdman and YoungBoy's likenesses merged together and it looks as if we're getting a new mixtape by the two this week. "FROM THA BAYOU #STUNNA and TOP this FRIDAY 12/3 NEVA BROKE AGAIN #RICHGANG," Birdman penned in the caption. Fans have already begun weighing in on what to expect with From Tha Bayou and responses have been fairly mixed.

Meanwhile, there were talks of Birdman and YoungBoy dropping this precise record back in 2018. It's unclear if this has been updated, but we previously wrote about that announcement. Check out Birdman's post below and let us know if you're excited about this one.

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Barbados Declares Rihanna To Be An Official National Hero

She had been bestowed several honors from her home country, and Rihanna is adding yet another to the growing list of accolades. The international superstar was once again at home in Barbados for another celebration—this time to witness the island country cut ties with the British as it declares itself a Republic.

Prime Minister Mia Mottley not only met with the Prince of Wales during the day but during a ceremony, she recognized Rihanna as the country's National Hero of Barbados.

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The event took place in Rihanna's hometown of Bridgetown and Prime Minister Mottley stated, "May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honor to your nation by your works, by your actions." Of course, that was a nod to the singer's hit track "Diamonds" which was released back in 2012.

The Fenty mogul was in attendance and was also in Barbados to see the swearing-in of the country's new president, Governor-General Dame Sandra Mason. Now that the Queen is no longer the head of state, Barbados will see new changes implemented in the years to come. Back in 2018, Rihanna was also given the title of Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Barbados where she holds the responsibility of helping drive tourism and investment to her native country.

Check out a snippet of Prime Minister Mottley's speech below.

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Crunchy Black Blasts Soulja Boy Over Young Dolph Comments: "F*ck Him"

The death of Young Dolph was a shock to the Hip Hop community and in the weeks to follow, authorities have not shared much about the ongoing investigation. Memphis locals have been popping up on social media with their takes of what has been occurring in the city, from alleged shootings to reports that a comedian may have been murdered for making fun of the rapper after learning of Dolph's murder.

While fans continue to await more news about the case, more importantly about who investigators have named as suspects, Dolph's friends and loved ones remember him with tributes, memorial tattoos, and heartwarming posts

Memphis icon Crunchy Black recently spoke about Dolph's death and mentioned the response from the late rapper's foe, Soulja Boy. The Three  Mafia rapper wasn't impressed with Soulja's social media reactions.

"Soulja Boy saying some sh*t but Soulja Boy, he crazy," said Crunchy Black. "He's the first to do everything. I think he the first to suck a d*ck before. But you know, hey, it's all good... He the first one to suck d*ck, before everybody suck d*ck, Soulja Boy did it... Nationwide, the first d*ck sucker." When pressed about the issue between Soulja and Dolph, Black just went back to speaking ill of Soulja.

"F*ck Soulja Boy. F*ck Soulja Boy. He ain't talkin' 'bout nothin'," he added. "F*ck him. Tell him to go make another video game and call it, 'I'm the first one to suck d*ck.'" Soulja Boy was reportedly pulled from the Memphis and St. Louis shows of the Millennium Tour after videos of him speaking about Dolph's death went viral.

Crunchy Black shut down that line of questioning but he did offer his condolences regarding the death of Young Dolph.

"Rest in peace, Dolph," said Black. "Hate that this happened to somebody in my city. We supposed to be pimpin', not killin' rappers and sh*t. We supposed to get some money, but you know, it is what it is. Everybody ain't on the same page." 

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Marilyn Manson's Hard Drives Seized From Home As Police Execute Search Warrant: Report

His recent appearance alongside Kanye West at Sunday Service wasn't enough to keep authorities away from Marilyn Manson. The disgraced shock-rocker is the subject of several lawsuits brought forth by women who allege that they have been victims of Manson. From ex-girlfriends to a former assistant, women have made claims that Manson sexually abused or raped them. 

West has been seemingly taking Manson under his wing as the rocker appeared with him at Donda's Chicago listening event and later, Manson was huddled with West and Justin Bieber at Sunday Service. However, things took a turn on Monday (November 29) when Manson's home was reportedly raided by police.

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Deadline reported that the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department executed a warrant on Manson's West Hollywood residence in connection to "ongoing sexual assault and sexual battery allegations against the singer." They reportedly took "media storage units" that included hard drives. Manson was said to have been absent from the home.

Actresses Esme Bianco and Evan Rachel Wood have come forward this year with allegations against the singer. In a social media post and through his attorney, Manson has denied the allegations against him.

"We will vigorously contest these allegations in court and are confident that we will prevail," the singer's attorney, Howard E. King, reportedly stated.

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Fetty Wap Called Out By Mother Of His Late Daughter: "You Didn't Call Her"

That Livestream chit-chat with Fat Joe has wreaked havoc for Fetty Wap. Clips of the conversation have made the rounds and initially, Fetty's mention of why he stepped back from his music career was the first comment to ruffle feathers. Soon, his label bosses would come forward to offer takes on what went wrong, and just as that was settling, the mother of the rapper's late daughter also surfaced. 

Months ago, the tragic news of Fetty's Wap's daughter Lauren that he shared with Turquoise Miami reportedly passing away from ongoing issues with cardiac arrhythmia surfaced. Fetty did speak out about the loss of his daughter at the time, and he brought up the young girl's passing while speaking with Fat Joe.

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"I lost my daughter... I got that phone call at 12:36 p.m.," said Fetty. "I'll never forget this day in my life." He detailed what he was doing when he learned of Lauren's death and mentioned slipping into a "dark place." It was a point of conversation that Turquoise did not appreciate, so she hopped on Instagram Live to air out her grievances.

According to her, there was no need for Fetty to mention their child and she said she has made it clear that she prefers if their daughter isn't spoken about. "Do better for your kids," she said. "I'm never gonna stop nobody from grieving, but I feel like you're doing too much for what it actually was. You're grieving what could have been. You're grieving that you should have been there."

"You're grieving for the time that you didn't take advantage of. You're not actually grieving because you miss this little girl because you have a connection with her," she continued. "You didn't call her every day, you didn't call her every week, you didn't call her every month. This n*gga probably called her about one to two times a f*cking year. You're not grieving for what you actually lost because when you had the ability to have it, you were not interested."

Swipe below to hear Fetty Wap and Turquoise Miami speak about their daughter below.

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Nardo Wick Taps Future & Lil Baby For "Me Or Sum"

Nardo Wick is revving up to have a massive takeover in 2022. The rapper is riding high off of the release of the "Who Want Smoke??" remix featuring Lil Durk, G Herbo, and 21 Savage, earning Wick his first charting single on the Billboard Hot 100. Last night, he announced his debut album, Who Is Nardo Wick? which will drop this Friday.

Ahead of its release, he blessed fans with a new single off of the project titled, "Me Or Sum" ft. Lil Baby and Future. It's a slow-burning record that kicks off with Future lavishly flexing over eloquent harps with HNDRXX energy. Once the beat switches, Nardo Wick, Future, and Lil Baby pick up the energy over Z3N's glossy trap production as they reflect on meeting their female counterparts. In the case of Future, that could very well be Lori Harvey.

Who Is Nardo Wick? drops on December 3rd. Check out "Me Or Sum" below.

Quotable Lyrics
She got all them bracelets up her arm, look like she me or sum
She get new Chanel whenever she want like it's free or sum
I been buyin' Birkin bags for bitches like they three for one
Excuse my French, I'm sorry, momma, this Phantom is five hunnids
I been lit for five summers, everyone know how I'm comin'

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Oscar De La Hoya Singles Out Floyd Mayweather While Detailing Comeback Plans

Oscar De La Hoya and Vitor Belfort were slated to fight against each other just a couple of months ago, however, with De La Hoya contracting COVID, the boxer's comeback had to be put on the backburner. Since that time, De La Hoya has been doing a lot of thinking in regards to his return to the ring, and fans have been wondering when he will finally get back out there.

Recently, De La Hoya got to speak with TMZ Sports about a potential comeback, and as he explained, he has taken an extended period of time off as COVID really wreaked havoc on his system. Fortunately, though, De La Hoya fully intends on coming back in the new year, and he has his sights set on an old foe.

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"Personally, right now I'm not motivated because of COVID. I was actually in great shape and then COVID hit me, so my morale right now is a little low in terms of me fighting in the ring personally," De La Hoya said. "But come January, I'm sure I will get right back into it and start training again and prepare myself mentally first. But I do want to get out there again, possibly Cinco De Mayo. Who knows, it could be Floyd Mayweather. It's probably the biggest fight you could make today."

Mayweather has been interested in exhibition fights as of late, so a rematch against De La Hoya would make a lot of sense. Not to mention, it would make both men a whole lot of money, which at this point in their careers, is really all that matters. As far as who would win, Mayweather would have to be the favorite right now.

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Nicki Minaj Shouts Out Fivio Foreign In Caption Of Sultry IG Photo

Nicki Minaj and social media have an interesting relationship. 

After taking a hiatus leading up to, and following the birth of her son, Minaj returned to social media and continued her impressive run of stopping all platforms in their tracks every time she posts anything. Unfortunately, things got hectic when Minaj got caught up in a full-on social media war after she alleged that her cousin's friend in Trinidad & Tobago became impotent after taking the COVID-19 vaccine. The "Super Bass" rapper had fiery exchanges with everyone from a Trinidadian reporter to Piers Morgan, and ultimately left social media again.

 

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Her absence was short-lived, however, and in the past couple of weeks, Nicki has been shutting social media down. 

Between showing her support for Jesy Nelson after Nelson was accused of blackfishing, hyping up her appearance hosting the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion, and her recent, four-photo series featuring the new SKIMS x FENDI collaboration, Minaj has made her presence felt on Instagram, and this weekend was even further affirmation that she is all-the-way back. 

Dropping another photo from her SKIMS x FENDI photoshoot, Minaj gave a closer look at the set (as well as her new red hair), and shouted out fellow NYC rapper, Fivio Foreign. 

"Lil bad Foreign btch word to Fivio," she captioned the photo. 

This isn't the first time the two have shown each other love, either. 

Back in February, Fivio revealed his feature rate in a tweet inspired by Minaj's lyrics on Kanye West's "Monster." 

"50K for a verse no album out !," he tweeted. 

Whether or not the social media shoutouts will lead to any sort of collaboration is unclear, but fans of both can keep their fingers crossed for a NYC crossover. 

What do you think of Nicki's latest IG flicks? Let us know down in the comments. 

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Frank Ocean Pens Touching Tribute To Virgil Abloh: “He Was Interested In Living To The Maximum Extent”

The news of Virgil Abloh’s shocking passing has weighed heavy on the hearts of many, including Frank Ocean. On Sunday night, the “Hero” singer shared an emotional tribute to his late friend on Instagram.

“In 2018, I believe it was, I called V and asked him how it was possible to play of hundreds of shows a year and do numerous fashion collections a year and be a father and a husband and return EVERYONE’s texts with enthusiasm and emojis and encouragement seemingly..with ease,” he typed, recalling the way that Abloh seemed to form a genuine connection with everyone he came into contact with.

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“I cannot remember how he responded verbatim, but I’m sure it was quotable, what he said..he was always quotable. But the gist of his response was that he was interested in living, and living to the maximum extent of his level.. which proved to be impossible today because he was BEYOND.”

Ocean then went on to share some memories between his late brother, Ryan, and the Off White creator. “When Ryan went to his prom you got him some pieces from your new collection at LV and he was GEEKED. Couldn’t get him to take it off. When I went to Miami and you played a set on the beach in 2016, you played ‘White Ferrari’ – a song with no drums or bass anywhere to be found lol – and started a sing along.”

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The Long Beach native shared that Abloh was the one to “put the battery in [his] back,” whenever Ocean would share new demos or give updates on his luxury brand, Homer, long before it’s launch. “My family was proud of you like you were our family. I know grief is love that you don’t get to express so this is an attempt at expressing it.”

“Love you, V. You’re a hero,” the 34-year-old concluded his powerful post, written overtop a photo of the famous friends attending this year’s Met Gala.

Earlier today, we shared a story about a New York vigil set up outside the Off-White store in honour of Virgil – read more about it here.

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Jhonni Blaze Calls On Trina For "So Into You"

Cuffing season has arrived, practically, but Jhonni Blaze has a new anthem for all the ladies who are currently dealing with heartbreak. Over the weekend, Blaze dropped off her latest release, "So Into You" ft. Trina. The singer's new release finds her reflecting on getting over her old boo and acknowledging her self-worth. "So far gone, don't be mad when I switch up/ You're no good, you don't know how to love," Jhonni Blaze sings on the record. Trina expounds off of Jhonni Blaze's verse, detailing the love she had for a man that was never reciprocated.

Jhonni Blaze's latest single follows a slew of collabs she's dropped off this year including the Elephant Man-assisted, "Where You From," "Backend Remix" ft. Popp Hunna, and most recently, "Toxic" ft. NLE Choppa.

Quotable Lyrics
Can't believe how I played myself
I'm loving you but you got me on the shelf
Chasin' bitches while I'm beggin' for your time
Textin' me, why you can't get FaceTime?

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Michael Chandler Explains Whether Or Not The UFC Is As Bad As People Say

Over the last year, a lot has been said about how the UFC treats its fighters. Much of this discourse has actually come from the likes of Jake Paul, who has stated time and time again that Dana White does not pay his fighters properly. As a result, Paul can typically be found offering MMA fighters millions of dollars just to fight him, and it has created quite the feud between Jake and Dana. Of course, a lot of this is simply manufactured for some clicks, however, the fact remains that Paul has tainted the way some fans view the UFC as a whole.

Interestingly enough, some UFC fighters completely disagree with the YouTube turned boxing star. While on the Bussin' With The Boys Podcast, Michael Chandler got to speak at length about his experiences within the UFC and whether or not White is truly bad for the fighters. As Chandler went on to explain, his experiences have always been positive and as it stands, he hasn't seen anything that would indicate that the UFC is somehow evil.

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“The UFC gets a bad rap in a lot of ways because they are just the epitome of a phenomenal promotion. They are the #1 worldwide leader in mixed martial arts, not even close. #2 is not even in the same atmosphere,” Chandler said. “So therefore, there’s always people in life and in every vocation, people at the lower rungs want to look up and take shots at the people on the higher rungs instead of trying to climb to a higher rung. So it’s easy for people to sit at their lower rung and shoot shots at the UFC and say they should be doing this, they should be doing that, they should be paying people more, they should be taking care of their fighters more.

“I—and this is just my experience—I have been treated so well by the UFC. I have felt so much love from Dana White, Hunter Campbell, Sean Shelby, Mick Maynard, these guys at the very, very top, the guys who call all the shots and make all the decisions. And this is a huge, huge platform. The UFC is not your small fight promotion like some of these other fight promotions are.”

Of course, Chandler is one of many guys who have been through the UFC ringer, so it can certainly be said that some fighters have a much different view of how the UFC treated them. Regardless, it's definitely not as bad as Paul has alleged over this past year.

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Bozack Morris Cooks Up Grimey Remix Of Guilty Simpson & Conway's "Vega Brothers"

Twitter troll-turned-prolific producer Big Ghost LTD. recently announced the next installment in the Cocaine Biceps Signature Label Collection which will include the original cut of "Vega Brothers" ft. Guilty Simpson and Conway The Machine. Along with the OG version, he also shared the official remix handled by Bozack Morris. The song's production takes on a more eerie turn, compared to the somber tones of the original which initially surfaced back in 2016.

Big Ghost LTD has worked closely with Conway the Machine over the years. The two teamed up earlier this year for the release of If It Bleeds It Can Be Killed, serving as an official follow-up to 2020s No One Mourns The Wicked.

Check out the Bozack Morris remix of "Vega Brothers" below and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics
You must got me confused
Big gun on me that I will use
I will put you on the news
Pop a n***a in the leg, make him move
I asked once, show me the safe but he refused

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