Boosie Badazz has had a few wacky schemes in his day, but this might be his wildest one thus far — and that’s saying something. When one considers the term “antics” in relation to the rap game, it’s likely that the recognizable mug of Boosie Badazz will be among the first images conjured. Widely considered to be among the funniest personalities in hip-hop, provided one can take an occasionally controversial statement or two, the Baton Rouge legend has amassed enough loyal followers to merit the arrival his own reality TV show Badazz Boosie. In the midst of some pandemic induced downtime, however,...
Good news for marijuana smokers in Virginia. Another state has taken the move to decriminalize marijuana. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed off on the decriminalization of the plant substance over the weekend, making it so that marijuana possession could be penalized by a simple $25 fine, rather than any criminal charge. This follows an attempt to legalize the plant fully earlier in the year, which failed to go through. Virginia is now among the sixteen states that have decriminalized marijuana, while eleven states have legalized weed fully. Still, we can celebrate this small victory for Virginia residents even in the midst of a pandemic....
Aside from spreading holiday cheer, Diddy’s extensive Easter dance party served the additional purpose of fighting coronavirus. With the entire world on lockdown, including hip-hop’s best and brightest business people, many have been forced to think on their feet. The distancing measures can feel all the more lonely when holidays like Easter weekend roll around, and families are forced to spend time apart. Luckily, Diddy spent his day doing his part to instill the masses with good cheer and favorable spirits. On Sunday, Puff took to Instagram to stage an elaborate, multi-hour dance party, featuring appearances from Snoop Dogg,...
Following the release of his recent single “Find My Way,” DaBaby has unveiled his next project to be “Blame It On Baby.” It feels like years ago that DaBaby delivered Kirk, an album that proved to many that the North Carolina emcee wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon. And while much has changed since that fateful September, DaBaby’s work ethic is as steady as ever before. It would appear he’s coming through with a brand new album as early as Friday: Blame It On Baby. Roger Kisby/Getty Images Given the inclusion of a CD emoji, all signs certainly point to an album — though...
Drake puts his OVO jet to good use in these alternate “Toosie Slide” visuals, animated and directed by Quentin Deronzier. If you’ve been keeping your ear to social media, particularly the vast expanse of the TikTok wilderness, you’ve likely become acquainted with Drake‘s new single “Toosie Slide.” A slow-burning track that doubles as an instruction manual, a spiritual successor the “Safety Dance” by the Men Without Hats, whatever you might think of it, one reality is clear: it’s already become a phenomenon of sorts. Even the most casual listener might find themselves knowing the words without ever having properly...
50 Cent refers to a battle with Ja Rule as “stupid” in his latest Instagram post. Yesterday, a proposition circulated for both 50 Cent and Ja Rule to engage in an Instagram Live battle. IG Live battles have become an exciting form of entertainment for celebrities and fans alike, as artists go to toe-to-toe while fans watch from around the world playing their respective hits until a winner can be declared. Noam Galai/Getty Images Ja Rule and 50 Cent have a long history of beef together which makes the proposal that much more interesting, also, it’s worth noting that the...
Martha Stewart left a drunk, typo-filled comment on an Instagram post and it quickly went viral. Martha Stewart maintains a certain cache in the hip-hop world, after all, the once squeaky clean recipe and lifestyle queen went to jail for insider trading, and since that time, has collaborated with rappers like Snoop Dogg, seemingly striking up a genuine friendship too. Snoop and Martha have maintained their unique friendship every since the two shared a cooking show together, with Snoop even vouching for Martha’s street cred in the past. Cindy Ord/Getty Images Martha Stewart has been in the news for her Instagram antics...
Conway discussed his forthcoming solo project with Shady Records, saying that it encompasses the “pain” and “raw emotion” of his life. After Conway The Machine drops his next three albums, the New York rapper is stepping away from the mic. He made the announcement last week with a brief statement on Twitter. “After FKTG, GDMM and EIF4, Conway out,” he wrote. Just weeks ago, we received Conway and The Alchemist‘s LULU EP, a seven-track offering that hip hop heads can’t stop streaming. Up next, Conway told Instagram Live viewers that he has some new music coming with Hit-Boy, albeit he...
Tamar Braxton, Christina Milian, Bia, Porsha Williams, and a few others participated in the social distancing #DontRushChallenge. The TikTok takeover is real. The social media app has been long hailed as being one for young people to enjoy dance challenges and the like. However, as this quarantine has much of the world on pause, TikTok is finding that many of their users are of a more mature crowd. The #DontRushChallenge has taken off and is a favorite for those that like to show their glow ups. The challenge features the song “Don’t Rush” by Young T, Bugsey, and Headie One, and...
Tekashi 6ix9ine surprised fans when he popped up in Tory Lanez’s comments with a quip about snitching on the singer. Yes, we recognize that there has been quite a bit of talk here today about Tory Lanez and his Quarantine Radio Instagram session, but the controversy keeps rolling in. Not only was the singer sharing his screen time with pop princess Lizzo as she twerked for the camera, but he allowed 17-year-old Bhad Bhabie to hop on the split-screen. Wiz Khalifa wasn’t feeling the latter and commented baby emojis. Aside from his famous friends adding their two cents and “Strawberry Milk”...