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Top 5 Rap Icons Who Never Took Home A Grammy
The contentious relationship between hip-hop and the Grammy Awards has lasted over 30 years. With recent nominations for the upcoming award show, many wonder when the Recording Academy will get it right. The Grammys or the Scammys? Hip-hop fans and artists are shocked by the disconnect between impactful culture and the award show every year.
Trial Dates Set for Suspects In Young Dolph Murder Case Original
The trial has been set for the tragic murder of Young Dolph. Two suspects, Cornelius Smith and Justin Johnson, are now scheduled to stand trial for the November 2021 murder. During a hearing on July 14, Shelby County Judge Lee Coffee set the trial date for the two men, who have pleaded not guilty to the charges, including first-degree murder.
Cardi B’s Second Day Of Community Service
Stepping into her second day of community service after a court granted her a second chance to finish, Cardi B shared a photo of herself getting ready. She has until March to complete 15 days of service. The “Hot Shit” artist tweeted, “Obey The Law,” with a photo of her getting ready for her second day of 15-days of community service.
Megan Thee Stallion Makes Forbes History, Latto x GloRilla Unveil ‘FTCU,’ Chloe Bailey’s “For The Night” Vevo Performance, KaMillion Likes To “Spend It” & More!
This week in Single Ladies: Megan Thee Stallion made Forbes history. On Dec. 2, Latto and GloRilla’s new single, “FTCU” sent fans into a frenzy, while new female rappers made their mark in the industry. Last week, the Houston hottie was honored with gracing the cover of Forbes, making history as the first black woman to be featured on the cover.
Beyoncè Makes Grammy History, GloRilla’s “Anyways, Life’s Great” Tour, Saweetie’s Loving “The Single Life,” SZA Graces Billboard Cover, & More!
As always, female artists such as Beyoncè, GloRilla, Saweetie, and more are taking over. From new projects, musical comebacks, and Grammy nominations--- these ladies got it all! Glo continues to rise to the top. With the success of her debut EP and her fanbase of both genders growing, rapidly. The Memphis rapper is taking over and is hitting a city near you.
Nicki Minaj Graces ID Magazine Cover, Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Vol. 4 Fashion Show, GloRilla Set to Release Debut EP, & More!
The ladies mentioned this week dominate the game in music, fashion, and film–giving us new projects to enjoy over the long weekend. In her recent cover with I-D Magazine, Nicki Minaj opened up to The City Girl’s JT about losing her connection to her hip-hop fans early in her career after making a slight transition to the Pop genre.
GloRilla Signs Hard Copies of Her Debut EP “Anyways, Life’s Great” + Gears Up to Meet and Greet Fans
With the high anticipation of her debut E.P. release, GloRilla will be including her fans in the celebration with signed physical copies and a surprise meet and greet. With the countdown ending for the release of her debut E.P. “Anyways, Life’s Great.” GloRilla is making sure she particularly gifts fans. After claiming she wasn’t paid for her hit single, “F.N.F.” The Memphis rapper is on to better things.
Saweetie Partners With Jack Daniels, Chloe Bailey New Brand Deal With Fendi, FLO Graces Essence Cover & More!
It’s a new month, and female artists such as Saweetie, Chlöe, Jazmine Sullivan, and more are keeping the momentum. From brand deals to iconic projects, these ladies continue to take over. With new drops, new moves, and bigger bags, they show zero signs of letting up. It’s been a minute since Saweetie released new music, and though she recently got caught up in some messy rumors. The Bay area artist is scrapping the B.S and focusing on her bag.
Eyewitness Gives Details Of The Night Takeoff Was Gunned Down
Social media has been reacting to Takeoff’s tragic death. An eyewitness took to TikTok to give a statement of what happened that night. The hip-hop community continues to mourn the tragic passing of Migos rapper Takeoff. While some receive backlash for questionable condolences, now an anonymous eyewitness named “Ashley” reveals what allegedly happened the night Takeoff was shot and killed.
Rihanna Makes A Comeback, Ashanti + SZA Surprise Fans With Hot New Music, Chlöe Bailey Teams Up With Latto & More!
Though the month is coming to an end, these ladies are just getting started. With highly-anticipated comebacks and new drops, fans can agree that it was all worth the wait. Over the last six years, fans have patiently waited for Rihanna’s return to the music scene. During her hiatus, the self-made billionaire kept her Navy fans pleased with the rise of her Fentyempire. However, Riri confirmed the wait is finally over after she recently teased new music for the “Wakanda Forever” soundtrack.
Drake Celebrates Turning 36 + His Top 4 Memorable Moments Of 2022
October’s Very Own Drake kicks off Scorpio season, celebrating his 36th birthday. In honor of the iconic Canadian rapper, here are the top four moments throughout his career in 2022. As Champagne Papi celebrates his 36th, it’s only fitting to give the iconic rapper his flowers. SOHH, here are his top four memorable moments of 2022: 1. Surprise Album The four-time Grammy Award-winning artist is filled with many surprises.
Nicki Minaj Get What She Wants, SZA is a Rising Star In Times Next 100, Lizzo Is History In The Making, Plus More!
The ultimate goal is to be iconic, inspiring, and make history, and these ladies dominate those achievements within their field of music and entertainment. So let's look at what the unique artists have been up to this week. After calling out YouTube for age restrictions on her new music video “Likkle Miss” Remix, Nicki Minaj gets what she wants. Youtube removed the regulation, so The Barbs are running up the views on the Caribbean vibe visuals.
Blueface Seen With 2 Black Eyes In Cute Photo With His Son
Blueface recently shared an adorable picture of him and his son. However, fans focused more on the two black eyes the rapper sported in the photo. The L.A-based rapper posted a photo of himself and his son on social media. The two are all smiles as they pose for the picture, but fans couldn’t help but notice the “Thotiana” rapper had not one, but two black eyes.
Kodak Black Helps 28 Families In Need By Paying Off Rent For Remainder Of The Year
Kodak Black helped 28 families pay off due rent balances, preventing them from eviction. COVID-19 caused many of the families to lose their jobs and fall behind on bills. However, Yak came to save the day. Kodak Black always looks out for his people. The “Super Gremlin” rapper was in the spirit to give again, taking to Instagram to share his good deed for the day. Yak announced that he helped 28 families on the verge of being evicted from their homes for past-due rental expenses. He didn’t stop there.
Lil Wayne Celebrates Birthday With Keith Sweat Performance + Top 5 Iconic Moments Of His Career
Lil Wayne celebrates the big 4-0 in style with family, friends, and a surprise performance from R&B Keith Sweat. Here are the top iconic moments of Tunechi. Today, Lil Wayne turned 40. To celebrate, the music icon had an intimate dinner with his family and friends, topping it off with a surprise performance from R&B legend Keith Sweat. TIK TOK LINK (IN TICKET) In honor of the music mogul’s birthday, here are the top 5 iconic moments throughout Lil Wayne’s career: 1.
Dream Doll Drops A Risky ”Nude” Music Video
DreamDoll released a new music video with an interesting twist. The Bronx rapper can be seen “nude” throughout the video. In celebration of her new album, Life in Plastic 3, DreamDoll graced fans with a racy music video for her storytelling-like track “Misunderstood.” Throughout the video, the “My Body” rapper can be seen walking around New York streets in a plastic bubble, appearing to be fully nude.
Diddy Buys Yung Miami A New Maybach Truck
Diddy Buys Yung Miami A New Maybach Truck ▼ New Car, Who Dis!? 22 hours ago Seeka Starsky The City Girls are up by 200,000. Yung Miami was all smiles after her “Papi,” Diddy, copped her another extravagant gift. The Florida rapper took to Instagram to pose in front of a new 2022 Mercedes-Maybach SUV. The car starts at $166,000, but from the custom interior, there is no doubt Diddy paid a significant amount for the vehicle gifted to the Caresha Please host.
Cardi B Gets Accused for Allegedly Using Payola To Promote New Single
Cardi B is under fire after fans accused the rapper of allegedly “paying blogs” to post false information to promote her recent remix on GloRilla’s “Tomorrow 2.” Fans took to TikTok to call out the Bronx rapper for allegedly paying blogs to promote the recent release of GloRilla’s hit track “Tomorrow 2.” In the deleted promotion post from the blogs, Cardi B and GloRilla broke the record for the most first-day views for a music video by a female rapper on YouTube.
Top 5 Hip-Hop Beefs Fans May Not Have Known About
After fans revived the beef between Tory Lanez and Eric Bellinger, it sparked curiosity about beef between artists that fans probably are not aware of. Here is a list of the top five feuds in the hip-hop industry that fans probably don't know existed. 1. Tory Lanez And Eric Bellinger Tory Lanez is notoriously known for the amount of beef he has in the industry.
Kodak Black Says Chief Keef Should Be Certified Diamond; Social Media Reacts
Kodak Black believes Chicago rapper Chief Keef should be certified diamond. While many agree, others have a lot to say on why they disagree. Seven years after being released, Chief Keef’s “Love Sosa” is now certified four times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). However, Kodak Black is claiming that it’s not good enough for the Chicago rapper, considering his sound’s influence.
GloRilla Drops Remix Featuring Cardi B, Lakeyah Releases “No Pressure 2,” Dream Doll Makes Comeback, Dreezy Drops New Single, & More!
Women empowerment within hip-hop is always a vibe. Today these ladies are showing fans why it’s better to come together to give great music. Cardi B sent fans into a frenzy with her latest verse on GloRilla’s hit track “Tomorrow 2.” The Tennessee and Bronx rappers killed the track with their fire bars and paired them with dope visuals. Fans already anticipate more collaborations from the duo. Lakeyah is showing the girls how it’s done.
Trina To Receive BET’s “I Am Hip-Hop” Award + 4 Reasons Why She Deserves Her Flowers
Trina is finally getting her flowers, as she is set to receive the I Am Hip-Hop Award at the 2022 BET Hip-Hop Award show. Here are four reasons why the recognition is well overdue. 1. She Supports Other Female Artists Trina has provided plenty of solo hits over the years. However, she makes classics when she links with other female artists—teaming up with artists such as Kelly Rowland, Keyshia Cole, Nicki Minaj, Latto, and Missy Elliott, making timeless records for her fans. 2.
Mary J. Blige Gives An Emotional Performance At Her Good Morning Gorgeous Tour + Shocks Fans With Her Twerking Skills
Mary J. Blige kicked off her first night of the “Good Morning Gorgeous” Tour in Greensboro NC. The iconic singer, accompanied by Queen Naija and Ella Mai, gave fans an epic and emotional night to remember. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul made sure to give fans a memorable Mary J. Blige experience during the first night of her Good Morning Gorgeous tour. Fans sang along word-for-word as Mary performed some of her greatest hits.
Drake Doesn’t “See Eye-To-Eye” With Music Reviewer + Four Artists The Certified Lover Boy Has Beefed With
After posting their DM’s, Drake recently revealed he does not “see eye-to-eye” with music critic Anthony Fantano. The chart-topping rapper is no stranger to public feuds. Here’s a list of four artists Drake had beefed with in the past. Popular music reviewer Anthony Fantano took to Twitter to reveal a direct message received from Drake. The two may not see eye-to-eye when it comes to music, but the Toronto native seemingly wanted to reach out to Fantano on a lighter note. 1.
Nicki Minaj’s "Love In The Way," Queen Naija Makes Her Comeback, Latto Teams Up With Vevo, & More!
This week has been filled with jaw-dropping drama and scandals. As the weekend nears, we’re back to the regularly scheduled program, with the ladies kicking it off with new hits and projects. Nicki Minaj has been in the media all week regarding everything but her music. However, it looks like the Queen is putting the drama aside to give the Barbz what they want: more music.
Lil Pump’s Explicit Comeback + Where Are Some One-Hit Wonders Now?
As Lil Pump trends for a sexually explicit video, fans may wonder what other one-hit wonders are up to now. Here are the top five rappers who had hit records and slowly slipped away from the music scene. 1. Lil Pump The Florida rapper is currently trending on Twitter, and not for his music. He is best known for his popular hit “Gucci Gang” in 2017 and for teaming up with rappers like Tory Lanez and Kanye West.
BREAKING: Cardi B Pleads Guilty To Hiring Goons In 2018 Assault Case; Set To Do 15 Days Of Community Service
Looks like Cardi B is attempting to turn over a new leaf, and put the past behind her. The Bronx rapper recently pleaded guilty to the involvement in a 2018 assault and was sentenced to 15 days of community service. Cardi B has officially pleaded guilty to two charges in a twelve-count indictment for allegedly harassing two sisters in 2018. According to reports, Cardi B has pleaded guilty to assault, admitting to paying a friend $5k for the harassment.
Saweetie's Scrapped Verse From GloRilla’s ‘FNF Remix’ Has Fans Wishing it Was Released
Saweetie’s verse on GloRilla’s summer banger “FNF” was leaked to social media, leaving fans wondering why it was never released. In May, Saweetie took to Instagram to announce the highly anticipated collab with Memphis rapper GloRilla before she was signed to CMG Records. The “FNF Remix” was released this summer, but it featured Latto and City Girls’ JT instead. Recently, the Icy Girl’s verse was leaked to social media.
Offset Drops $50k On Flight To Attend Son's First Football Game
Recently, Atlanta rapper Offset proved why he should be Father of the Year. The “Ric Flair” rapper spent $50k on a jet to make it to his son's first football game. The father of five took to Twitter to prove that money “ain’t a thing” for his children. Offset shared that he spent $50k on a flight to make it home in time for his second oldest son, Kody Cephus’s first football game. The former Migos member wrote: The seven-year-old won his first game, running 30-plus yards.
PnB Rock Makes 6th Rapper Who Was Once Signed To Empire Records To Be Killed In The Last 4 Years
PnB Rock is now the sixth rapper who was once signed to EMPIRE Records to pass away in the last four years; fans suspect there might be a connection. Here is a list of other rappers who are no longer alive and connected to the label. The murder of PnB Rock shocked the hip-hop community. Meanwhile, the Philly rapper recently released his first independent project earlier this month. However, fans suspect his previous deal with EMPIRE Records is connected to his passing.
50 Cent “Calls Out” Kanye West For Obnoxious IG Post; Ye Clears The Air
50 Cent took to Instagram to call out Kanye West for posting an obnoxious message about estranged wife Kim Kardashian. However, Ye immediately set the record straight. 50 Cent doesn’t hesitate to call out his fellow hip-hop peers on social media. Recently, the rapper turned television producer took to Instagram to call out Kanye West for posting an obnoxious message about his estranged wife. Fifty posted a screenshot with the caption: “ What the fuck make you do this, smh not liquor nah.
Cardi B Receives Backlash For Making Fun Of Blogger’s House Burning Down
Cardi B is currently in court over criminal charges and is now facing backlash from fans for making fun of a blogger for their house burning down. She claimed the rapper used the Bronx high-rise fire that took place earlier this year for publicity. Cardi B can’t seem to catch a break. The Bronx rapper is currently facing a ten-count indictment for allegedly harassing two sisters back in 2018.
Nicki Minaj Defends Female Rappers On Queen Radio + Sounds Off As Social Media Overlooks An Iconic Moment
Nicki Minaj recently defended the female rappers she selected for the “Super Freaky Girl Queen Mix.” However, fans on social media have solely focused on the drama behind it, missing an iconic moment for female rappers in hip-hop. Nicki Minaj sent social media into a frenzy after a recent Queen Radio Tea Party episode.
Lakeyah Gives Fans Advice On How To Turn Their Dreams Into Reality
Sometimes all we need is a little motivation to achieve our goals and dreams. Milwaukee-born rapper Lakeyah recently dropped gems encouraging fans to turn their dreams into reality. The QC rapper took to Instagram with some words of wisdom to her fans. She encouraged her supporters to shift their focus from what others may think of them and start believing in themselves.
BIA Meets Lucky New York Fan At Their Job
A lucky fan got the rare opportunity to meet BIA while at work. The fan took to social media and shared a post where she appears to be on Cloud 9 while on the clock. BIA took to her Instagram story to repost a fan who had the chance to meet the “London” rapper while they were at work. In the photo, The Perico Princess can be seen freshly from a photoshoot, dressed cozy and comfortable, wearing a white robe, sweats, socks, and slides.
Rick Ross Tries Viral “Pink Sauce” On New Wingstop Chicken Sandwich
Chef Pii is back again, this time she linked up with Rick Ross and had him try her popular pink sauce on the new chicken sandwich from Wingstop. After recently scoring a brand deal, the Pink Sauce Queen is back making major moves with her popular colorful condiment. Chef Pii took to TikTok to share her excitement of having fellow Miami native rapper Rick Ross try the viral sauce on a chicken sandwich from Wingstop.
Doechii & SZA Are “Persuasive,” Tink Returns With “Pillow Talk” Session, Chloe Bailey Gets Nostalgic With Spotify, & More!
These ladies are starting the new month making epic moves. With new drops, unique visuals, and even some new beginnings, the Gworls are making it clear that this month will be filled with fire projects. After surprising fans with an unexpected collaboration, the ladies of TDE are back at it. Doechii and SZA dropped visuals for the feel-good track “Persuasive.” In addition, Doechii’s flow and versatility is unmatched, and fans are ready for more.
YG Announces Highly Anticipated Album “I Got Issues”
YG is back with another new project. The LA rapper announced his studio album is coming sooner than fans think. YG took to Instagram to let fans know the wait was finally over. The “Slide” rapper will release his new studio album “I Got Issues” at the end of this month. He wrote: Fans are hyped for YG to drop his highly-anticipated album. It will be a classic if it’s anything like the 2021 album, Kommunity Service with Sacramento rapper Mozzy.
Kendrick Lamar Shows Off Acting Skills In New Short Film, “We Cry Together”
Kendrick Lamar has shared another masterpiece after dropping visuals to his unique track “We Cry Together.” The LA rapper reveals his acting skills in the short film. K Dot never seems to stop amazing his fans as he continues to produce classic projects. The “Mr. Morale” rapper recently dropped a new music video to the dialogue-rap-poem-diss track “We Cry Together,” featuring actress Taylour Paige. Of course, there was a twist: the music video was premiered as a short film.
50 Cent Officially Bans Trey Songz From All Future Tycoon Events
Music mogul 50 Cent calls out Trey Songz for unprofessional behavior at his recent Tycoon event, banning the R&B singer from returning. The Power Universe executive producer took to Instagram to air out Trigga Trey for acting up at his Tycoon Weekend. According to the G-Unit CEO, this isn’t the first time. 50 Cent posted a photo of Trey Songz holding a bottle of tequila with the words “Banned from Tycoon” written across the picture, claiming “Mr. Steal Your Girl” was acting too crazy at the event.
Trey Songz Gets Backlash After Viral Video At Nightclub
Fans react to a video of Trey Songz where it appears the singer is having an intimate conversation with a young lady in a club. While many claim the girl is lucky to have met the celebrity, others warn her to run the other way. Trey was recently cleared of a sexual assault allegation after a witness claimed they were bribed to paint the R&B singer as the “the next R. Kelly”. However, many fans still believe the allegations.
Megan Thee Stallion Gets Called Out By Ex-Bestie Kelsey Nicole After Messy Instagram Live
Fans are not here for the drama. Many claim Megan Thee Stallion was being “messy” while she was on Instagram live with celebrity stylist Jonathan Wright. Megan Thee Stallion had a lot to say while on Instagram live with celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Wright. The two discussed their fallout, where Megan was upset with Jonathan for hanging out with someone she doesn’t like, causing fans to speculate on who the mystery person was.
Steve Harvey Encourages Entrepreneurs To Aim For Ownership Instead Of Paychecks
Steve Harvey shared an inspiring story at the 2022 Invest Fest, encouraging all entrepreneurs to strive for ownership. As the key speaker at the 2022 Invest Fest, Steve Harvey shared an inspirational story that encouraged Black entrepreneurs to demand ownership and not be so quick to accept a paycheck. The legendary comedian expressed how he turned an embarrassing error into a multi-million dollar ownership opportunity.
Tyler Perry Dishes On The Black Dollar & Support For His Successful Career
Super producer Tyler Perry shares how the Black community contributed to his success as a filmmaker—proving the power of the Black dollar. Tyler Perry was grateful as he praised the Black community for supporting his projects and contributing to his growth within his career. As a result, this allowed him to maintain 100% ownership in productions he created over the years. During his segment at the 2022 Invest Fest, the Billionaire spoke heavily on how often the Black dollar is underestimated.
Tink Drops Highly-Anticipated Album, Nicki Minaj’s Alter Ego Is Back, Missy Elliott Still Got It, & More!
This week has been filled with comebacks and new beginnings. The ladies of hip-hop are keeping us on our toes with dope projects, and we love to see it! Just days after getting candid in an exclusive interview with SOHH, Tink has officially graced fans with her long-awaited album Pillow Talk, and it was well worth the wait. The Chicago songstress included standout features from artists such as Muni Long, Layton Greene, and G Herbo on the no-skip project.
Roddy Ricch Shows His Petty Side After He Claps Back At Lil Uzi Vert For Clowning His Boots
Roddy Ricch had time to fire back at Lil Uzi after he clowned his boots. The Compton rapper took things personally when Lil Uzi Vert took to Instagram to poke fun at a pair of military-style boots Roddy sported in a recent post. The “Neon Guts” rapper posted a screenshot of the cropped photo from the waist down to his Instagram story with crying, laughing emojis asking fans who was the mystery person behind the shoes.
Orlando Brown's Jaw-Dropping Interview + Why Society Seems To Dismiss the Trauma Of Black Child Stars
The pressure of becoming a star at a young age can be detrimental. Former Disney stars like Orlando Brown trend for the wrong reasons, sparking the question of why society is so quick to dismiss the trauma of black childhood stars. Former child star Orlando Brown had a trending week with his jaw-dropping interview taking over social media. The Disney actor claims he and music mogul Diddy had relations, which some Twitter users found entertaining.
Doja Cat Is Ready To “Give What Needs To Be Gave” With Upcoming Clothing Line
Doja Cat just announced her new clothing line is coming soon. Fans cannot wait for the release. The “Vegas” artist took to Twitter to grace fans with an exciting announcement. The chart-topping Queen is taking on a new business venture. “Its Giving” clothing store is coming soon. The pop star dropped the official website where fans can sign up for updates when the line officially drops. Doja’s supporters are more than ready for the new merch.
Rick Ross Says He’ll ‘Never Make The Same Mistake Twice’ As He Addresses Wingstop Violation
Rick Ross has responded to the recent Wingstop violation. He said he takes full responsibility and will not be making the same mistake twice. The Miami rapper took to Instagram to address his family’s recent fine for unfairly charging their employees from Wingstop. As he speaks on the current violation, Rick Ross is chillin’ like a boss in front of his piano. Ross explains how business owners will make mistakes and learn to prevent them from happening again.
YG’s New Album Cover Sparks Questions Of Glorified Toxic Relationships Within The Hip-Hop Community
With the release of his new single, YG has social media questioning if being toxic is the new normal. To promote the release of his new single Toxic, YG took to social media to grace fans with the cover art. In the photo, the West Coast rapper is kissing the pregnant belly of vixen Brittany Renner, who is currently partnering with Zeus Network to release the new drama-filled reality show: Baby Mamas of Los Angeles.
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