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  • Doechii Abruptly Cancels All Upcoming Festival Appearances

    Doechii Abruptly Cancels All Upcoming Festival Appearances

    Rapper pulls out of London, Bristol, and Paris shows with no explanation

    Doechii has abruptly pulled out of all her scheduled festival appearances on short notice. The TDE rapper was set to perform at London’s All Points East festival this Saturday (August 23), but the event announced she would no longer be attending.

    In a statement, the festival said:

    “Unfortunately, Doechii will no longer be able to perform at All Points East on Saturday August 23. We’d like to apologise to any disappointed fans and hope to welcome Doechii to All Points East in the future.”

    Following the announcement, similar statements came from Forwards Bristol in the UK and Rock En Seine in Paris, France, confirming her cancellations there as well.

    None of the festivals shared a reason for the sudden changes. Despite the cancellations, Doechii is still set to embark on her Live From the Swamp tour this October.

    The rapper herself has not revealed why she pulled out of the festival dates.

    Earlier this year, Doechii made headlines for calling out Donald Trump over immigration raids in Los Angeles. At the BET Awards, she turned her acceptance speech into a passionate critique of Trump’s policies and the government’s use of military force against protesters.

    She said:

    “There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order.”

    She continued:

    “Trump is using military forces to stop a protest. I want you all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us. What type of government is that?”

    Doechii added:

    “People are being swept up and torn from their families. I feel like it’s my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people … We all deserve to live in hope and not fear. I hope we stand together.”

    Several other prominent hip-hop artists, including Ice Cube, The Game, and Cardi B, have also criticized Trump and ICE for their aggressive actions against immigrant communities.

  • 2Pac Once Tried to Hit on Lucy Liu During Filming of Gridlock’d

    2Pac Once Tried to Hit on Lucy Liu During Filming of Gridlock’d

    Co-star Bokeem Woodbine recalls Tupac’s attempt to impress the future Charlie’s Angels star

    2Pac reportedly tried to hit on Lucy Liu while filming Gridlock’d, according to co-star Bokeem Woodbine. Speaking to The Art of Dialogue, Woodbine shared a funny story about Tupac’s attempts to charm the future Charlie’s Angels actress.

    Woodbine said:

    “I just remember one day on set, ‘Pac coming to the knock on my trailer. And he was like, ‘Yo, man, what are you doing?’ I was like, ‘I’m just chilling.’ He was like, ‘Yeah, man. I just came back from Lucy’s room and I’m trying to spit game.’”

    Pac apparently told Woodbine that Liu wanted to teach him martial arts. He said:

    “He was like, ‘Okay, well, maybe if I feign some interest and act like I’m interested in what she’s trying to talk to me about, it’ll get me closer to sealing the deal.’”

    Woodbine laughed and asked how it went:

    “So, I’m just cracking up. And I said, ‘How’d it work? Did it work?’ He’s like, ‘No, it didn’t work.’ I said, ‘Ah, don’t worry about it, man. You know, you can’t win them all.’”

    He added that 2Pac felt Liu wasn’t really interested in him, since all she wanted to do was “wave these sticks around” — referring to martial arts practice.

    Separately, Suge Knight once revealed that 2Pac was infatuated with Aaliyah and wanted to collaborate on an album with her. Knight said:

    “[He said], ‘I wanna do an album with Aaliyah.’ Pac was so excited. I ain’t never seen that little muthafucka so happy… He thought she was the biggest star and had the best voice ever.”

    Unfortunately, the two icons never got the chance to work together before 2Pac’s untimely death in 1996.

  • Lance “Un” Rivera Calls Out JAY-Z for Not Supporting Dame Dash

    Lance “Un” Rivera Calls Out JAY-Z for Not Supporting Dame Dash

    Criticism surfaces amid Dame Dash’s mounting financial struggles

    Lance “Un” Rivera, who once had a tense relationship with JAY-Z, has openly criticized the rap mogul for not financially supporting former Roc-A-Fella partner Dame Dash.

    In an interview with The Art of Dialogue, Rivera said:

    “JAY-Z, I hate to keep bringing your name up, but I think it’s some sucker shit… He’s not supposed to be in the situation that he’s in.”

    He added:

    “He has to know that Dame has helped him.”

    Dame Dash has faced major financial issues, including a recent $4 million judgment to filmmaker Josh Webber over defamation claims linked to a 2024 podcast appearance. Webber alleges Dash made false claims about theft related to their dispute over the 2019 film Dear Frank. Dash previously lost a nearly $1 million lawsuit over copyright infringement and defamation with Webber. His one-third stake in Roc-A-Fella was auctioned off to cover debts like unpaid taxes and child support, yet creditors like Webber reportedly did not receive any payout.

    The situation continues to fuel tension around Roc-A-Fella’s legacy and relationships between its founding figures.

  • Joe Budden Criticizes Cardi B for Sampling JAY-Z’s “Imaginary Players” on New Track

    Joe Budden Criticizes Cardi B for Sampling JAY-Z’s “Imaginary Players” on New Track

    On his podcast, Joe Budden expressed strong disapproval of Cardi B sampling one of JAY-Z’s classic tracks, “Imaginary Players,” for her new song “Imaginary Playerz.”

    Budden said:

    “She shouldn’t do that again. Don’t take any East Coast top three, four rapper beat, classic song, and redo that… That wasn’t enough.”

    He pointed out that while the bars are there, Cardi’s delivery lacked the smoothness and aura that made the original a classic:

    “Hov, when that dropped, was a much better rapper than that… Cardi is in the same pitch, same tone, sounding choppy, not smooth. Bars are there, but this is not the beat for that.”

    Cardi B Defends Including Older Hits on Upcoming Album Am I the Drama?

    Cardi recently responded to criticism about including her older hits “WAP” and “Up” on her upcoming album Am I the Drama?

    She wrote on X:

    “‘WAP’ and ‘Up’ are two of my biggest songs, my fans have been asking me to put them on an album, and people search for them on IOP all the time… they deserve a home.”

    Cardi also addressed critics of this decision:

    “These two songs don’t even count for first week sales so what are yall even crying about??? … Now let them eat cake. Go cry about it!!!”

  • Gunna’s Side: Denial of Snitching and Legal Backing

    Gunna’s Side: Denial of Snitching and Legal Backing

    Gunna has faced persistent snitching allegations ever since entering an Alford plea during the controversial YSL RICO trial. However, both he and his former lawyer, Steve Sadow, have denied these claims.

    Sadow explained:

    Gunna did NOT cooperate with prosecutors or provide information that harmed Young Thug’s case.

    Gunna spent 8 months in jail and was released in December 2022 after entering the Alford plea, which could not be used at Young Thug’s trial.

    Gunna was never named as a witness.

    His sentence included a 5-year suspended sentence with no probation, travel restrictions, or living restrictions.

    Meanwhile, Young Thug received a harsher punishment: 30 months in jail and 15 years probation with strict conditions.

    Sadow’s message to critics was blunt:

    “THOSE THAT HAVE AND CONTINUE TO BAD MOUTH GUNNA, GET OVER IT. NUFF’ SAID.”

    Fat Joe’s stance reflects a strong code of loyalty in hip-hop culture, while Gunna and his camp maintain his innocence regarding the snitching accusations. The debate continues among fans and artists alike.
  • Joey Bada$$ Admits He Was “Crip Walking to ‘Not Like Us’ All Summer” Despite Dissing Kendrick Lamar

    Joey Bada$$ Admits He Was “Crip Walking to ‘Not Like Us’ All Summer” Despite Dissing Kendrick Lamar

    Rapper reflects on playful East vs. West Coast rivalry and praises K. Dot’s viral hit

    Joey Bada$$ has clarified his stance in the wake of his back-and-forth with the West Coast rap scene — and specifically Kendrick Lamar — admitting that he’s still a fan of the Compton rapper’s chart-topping diss track, “Not Like Us.”

    Appearing on The Breakfast Club, the Brooklyn rapper explained that his series of lyrical jabs over the past year came from a competitive, not disrespectful, place.

    “My energy was more connected to, like, ‘Yo, y’all having y’all moment, but New York City got something to say too,’” Joey said. “This rap shit is a sport… I have so many allies on the West. From my perspective, I didn’t mean no disrespect. That wasn’t my intention — but I’m like, ‘Yo, we rappin’.’”

    Despite calling out Kendrick by name, Joey confessed: “I was Crip Walking to ‘Not Like Us’ all summer.”

    Earlier this year, Joey dropped several diss tracks — including “The Ruler’s Back” and “The Finals” — taking aim at both Kendrick and other West Coast artists like Rey Vaughn.

    Still, he insists it was all in the name of healthy competition. “I salute you Kenny, but I know you well aware / You lookin’ for some competition? Then just know that I’ll be right here,” he rapped on “The Finals.”

    With tensions cooling and mutual respect resurfacing, Joey’s latest comments signal that his coast-to-coast jabs were more about raising the lyrical bar than igniting old-school beef.

  • Offset Pays Tribute to Takeoff on Emotional New Track “Never Let Go”

    Offset Pays Tribute to Takeoff on Emotional New Track “Never Let Go”

    Rapper reflects on grief, brotherhood, and healing tensions with Quavo on new album

    Offset opens up about the pain of losing Takeoff on his heartfelt new song “Never Let Go”, taken from his latest album KIARA. The deeply personal track sees the former Migos rapper processing grief and regret over the death of his cousin and groupmate.

    “Play back all the memories, hoping they don’t fade / Bando to the jet, jet to the stage / Hard to see my n-gga in that grave, this shit crazy / I give all this shit back just to get you back,” he raps, baring the emotional weight of his loss.

    He continues: “Can’t trust these n-ggas, fuck ’em, how I’m supposed to get over you? / Ain’t been the same ’cause this pain fuck up everything.”

    Beyond the music, Offset has also opened up about mending his relationship with Quavo, the third member of the Migos trio. In interviews with Apple Music and 7PM in Brooklyn, Offset acknowledged his role in their estrangement and shared that their bond is improving.

    “It’s possible” they’ll make new music together, he told Ebro, adding: “That’s family… I was wrong, and I had to get out of the way. I’m happy now, and I want the best.”

  • Earl Sweatshirt Says He Hasn’t Spoken to Frank Ocean “In a Brick”

    Earl Sweatshirt Says He Hasn’t Spoken to Frank Ocean “In a Brick”

    Rapper reflects on Odd Future relationships as he drops surprise new album

    Earl Sweatshirt has revealed that he hasn’t spoken to Frank Ocean in a long time, despite their shared history as members of the influential Odd Future collective.

    Speaking on The New York Times’ Popcast, Earl said, “I talk to Tyler more than I talk to Frank. I haven’t talked to Frank in a brick. He is doing that shit. He can drop anytime he wants. Or not.”

    The comment came as part of a wide-ranging conversation surrounding Earl’s relationships with former Odd Future members and his approach to music today.

    The interview coincides with the release of Earl’s surprise fifth solo album, Live Laugh Love, which dropped on August 22. The project spans just under 25 minutes across 11 tracks. Earl announced the album only a week prior, following a surprise listening party in Los Angeles — which he notably did not attend in person, instead sending a stand-in to play the project.

    While his connection with Frank Ocean may have faded, Earl remains close with Tyler, The Creator. The two reunited multiple times over the past two years, including a surprise Coachella performance in 2024 and a 10-year celebration of Earl’s debut album Doris in 2023.

    Their continued bond was clear on stage. “I love this guy so fucking much,” Tyler declared during their Coachella set, with Earl responding, “Tyler, The fucking Creator, man. Look at the biggest show on Earth.”

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