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  • 2 Chainz Says Eminem’s Team Banned Weed in Studio During Collab

    2 Chainz Says Eminem’s Team Banned Weed in Studio During Collab

    2 Chainz rapper recalls strict rules while working with Slim Shady

    2 Chainz recently revealed an unexpected hurdle he faced while recording with Eminem: a strict no-weed policy in the studio — enforced not by Eminem himself, but by his team.

    Speaking on Club Shay Shay, the “No Lie” rapper shared details about the sessions for songs like “Chloraseptic” and “Kyrie & Luka.” Despite Eminem’s laid-back attitude, his crew maintained a tight environment. “I couldn’t smoke in there,” 2 Chainz said. “It was kinda funny. His people were real concerned. They even put the speakers outside so I could hear the beat.”

    Recalling a day in Malibu, Chainz said he was smoking while writing his verse outside. Upon returning to the booth, he spotted Eminem ready to step in — only to be blocked by his own team. “They were like, ‘Don’t go in there, he’s smoking,’” Chainz recalled. “Em looked like, ‘Sit the f*** down, what do you think I’m about to do?’ He wasn’t tripping at all.”

    The two artists linked up in 2023 on “Kyrie & Luka,” produced by DJ Premier. The track pays homage to NBA stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, blending their names with a beat influenced by Eric B. & Rakim’s classic “Move the Crowd.”

  • Kendrick Lamar Shatters Records on Grand National Tour and Billboard Charts

    Kendrick Lamar Shatters Records on Grand National Tour and Billboard Charts

    Dot rapper makes history with record-breaking concert grosses and chart longevity

    Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Tour with SZA is setting unprecedented milestones in both live performance revenue and chart success. Following their May 17 show at Seattle’s Lumen Field, Lamar made history by grossing an astonishing $14.8 million—making him the first rapper ever to generate over $14 million from a single concert.

    The Seattle gig attracted nearly 61,000 fans, marking the highest attendance and earnings of the tour so far. This achievement surpassed Lamar’s own record from a previous performance at Dallas’ AT&T Stadium, which grossed $11.822 million. That Dallas show had already earned Lamar the title of highest-grossing Black male artist for a single live performance, breaking The Weeknd’s 2022 record of $9.8 million.

    The tour’s opening night in Minneapolis also set a new rap concert revenue record with a $9.1 million haul, surpassing Eminem’s previous mark from his 2019 Australian stadium show.

    Beyond the stage, Lamar continues to dominate charts. His diss track “Not Like Us” has become the first rap song ever to spend a full year on the Billboard Hot 100, still holding strong at No. 22. Meanwhile, the SZA collaboration “Luther” reigns at No. 1 for 13 consecutive weeks, making it one of only 15 songs to reach such a feat—and the longest-running Hip Hop No. 1 in history.

    With these accomplishments, Kendrick Lamar solidifies his position as a generational icon in hip-hop.

  • Glasses Malone Teases Kendrick Lamar Response to Joey Bada$$ Disses

    Glasses Malone Teases Kendrick Lamar Response to Joey Bada$$ Disses

    Compton rapper reportedly gearing up after repeated shots from New York MC

    Kendrick Lamar may finally be preparing to address Joey Bada$$, according to West Coast veteran Glasses Malone. After a string of pointed diss tracks from the Brooklyn rapper, Malone hinted that bars from Kendrick are on the way—though when remains the big question.

    “Joey know sure as shit bars are coming his way,” Malone said, reacting to Bada$$’s latest diss, “Crash Dummy,” in which the Pro Era leader accuses Lamar of ducking the smoke: “Thank you for making it clear that Dot scared… I was at the party, but I also saw Top there.”

    This isn’t Joey’s first attempt to bait the Pulitzer Prize-winner. On “My Town,” he declared himself the “real boogeyman” and took sharp lyrical aim, while “The Finals” doubled down, calling out both Kendrick and TDE affiliates like Daylyt and Rey Vaughn.

    Despite the ongoing lyrical war, Kendrick has yet to respond publicly. Instead, Joey has been trading shots primarily with Kendrick’s camp, but his repeated taunts have raised speculation that a response from the Compton icon is inevitable.

    Whether Kendrick breaks his silence or not, the tension between coasts is clearly heating up again—with fans watching closely.

  • A$AP Rocky Teases New Music from ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ at Cannes Film Festival

    A$AP Rocky Teases New Music from ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ at Cannes Film Festival

    Rocky debuts unreleased tracks alongside Rihanna at star-studded premiere

    A$AP Rocky gave fans a taste of his long-awaited album Don’t Be Dumb while attending the Cannes Film Festival over the weekend. The Harlem rapper dropped multiple snippets of unreleased songs during the premiere of his new film Highest 2 Lowest, where he appeared alongside longtime partner Rihanna.

    The couple turned heads at an exclusive Ray-Ban afterparty, where the DJ played a dance-infused track from Rocky’s upcoming project. The two could be seen vibing behind the booth as the high-energy record played to an excited crowd.

    Later, a second unreleased song was played as Rocky and Rihanna made a dramatic entrance on the rain-soaked red carpet. This track leaned closer to Rocky’s signature sound—gritty, stylish, and lyrically sharp—reminding fans why he remains one of hip-hop’s most eclectic voices.

    Also spotted at the event were cinema heavyweights Denzel Washington and Spike Lee, adding to the night’s star power.

    While there’s still no official release date for Don’t Be Dumb, the Cannes previews signal that the project may finally be nearing completion—much to the anticipation of fans who’ve waited years for a new full-length from the A$AP Mob leader.

  • Lil Durk Accused of Witness Intimidation Ahead of Murder-for-Hire Trial

    Lil Durk Accused of Witness Intimidation Ahead of Murder-for-Hire Trial

    Prosecutors allege threats were made as rapper seeks case dismissal

    Lil Durk is facing serious new allegations as prosecutors claim the rapper has threatened witnesses ahead of his upcoming murder-for-hire trial. The Chicago artist stands accused of orchestrating the 2022 killing of Quando Rondo’s cousin and had recently filed a motion to dismiss the case.

    According to a legal response from U.S. Attorney Bilal A. Essayli, Durk’s actions during his incarceration have included threatening key witnesses. “He is not on trial for his lyrics or his music,” Essayli stated, “he is on trial because he directed, orchestrated, and financed the brazen murder plot at issue in this case.”

    Durk’s legal team has argued that the prosecution relied heavily on song lyrics—specifically from his track “Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy”—as part of their case. They emphasized that the lyrics were recorded months prior to the attack and should not be considered evidence.

    In a win for the defense, a judge has ruled that Durk’s lyrics cannot be used against him during the trial. His family has also criticized the government’s attempt to weaponize his music in court.

    Despite the ruling, the new claims of witness intimidation may significantly impact the outcome of the high-profile case scheduled for later this year.

  • Kendrick Lamar Makes History Again as “Not Like Us” Hits One Year on Billboard Hot 100

    Kendrick Lamar Makes History Again as “Not Like Us” Hits One Year on Billboard Hot 100

    K-Dot also breaks records with SZA collab “Luther” and highest-grossing Black solo show ever

    Kendrick Lamar continues his historic run, as his blistering diss track “Not Like Us” has now spent a full year—52 consecutive weeks—on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the first rap song in history to achieve the feat.

    Released in May 2024 during his headline-making feud with Drake, the track remains a cultural juggernaut and currently sits at No. 22, bolstered by strong streaming numbers and continued radio play. No other Hip Hop song has spent as long on the chart.

    In addition to that milestone, Lamar’s chart dominance continues with his SZA collaboration “Luther,” which has now topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 straight weeks. It joins a rare club of just 15 songs to do so and is officially the longest-running No. 1 Hip Hop track in history.

    Kendrick’s record-breaking streak isn’t confined to music charts. On April 26, his Grand National Tour with SZA set a new benchmark at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, grossing $11.822 million—now the highest-grossing show by a Black solo artist ever, surpassing The Weeknd’s 2022 SoFi Stadium record.

    As Kendrick continues to redefine rap superstardom, the milestones keep piling up.

  • Chris Brown Denied Bail in UK Over Nightclub Assault Allegation

    Chris Brown Denied Bail in UK Over Nightclub Assault Allegation

    R&B star to remain in custody ahead of June 13 court appearance

    Chris Brown has been denied bail in the United Kingdom following his arrest in connection with an alleged nightclub assault dating back two years. The R&B singer was taken into custody last week and formally charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.

    Brown appeared before a UK court on Friday, May 16, where prosecutors described the alleged incident as “extremely serious” and confirmed it had been captured on CCTV. While the defense requested bail, the judge ultimately ruled in favor of the prosecution’s objections, ordering Brown to remain in custody until his next hearing on June 13.

    During the brief court session, Brown confirmed his name and current UK address at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester, where he was arrested.

    The 35-year-old artist is currently in the UK for his “Breezy Bowl” tour, which is set to kick off on June 15—just two days after his scheduled court date. It remains unclear whether the legal proceedings will affect the tour, and no official statement has been made regarding potential postponements.

    As of now, Brown has not publicly addressed his arrest or the charges filed against him.

  • Drake Renews Support for Tory Lanez Amid Controversy

    Drake Renews Support for Tory Lanez Amid Controversy

    Drizzy shares petition calling for Lanez’s pardon less than two years into sentence

    Drake has once again voiced his support for fellow Canadian artist Tory Lanez, urging for his early release from prison. On his Instagram Stories, the Toronto rapper shared a petition aimed at persuading California Governor Gavin Newsom to pardon Lanez, who is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

    Alongside the petition link, Drake added a message of support: “@torylanez come home soon.” This marks another public show of solidarity from Drake, who has consistently backed Lanez despite the high-profile conviction.

    Last year, Drake posted a photo of Lanez on social media with the caption, “3 you,” believed to reference Lanez’s prison status.

    Drake also appeared to reference the shooting in his 2022 track “Circo Loco,” drawing criticism for lyrics that many interpreted as mocking Megan Thee Stallion. The Houston rapper responded forcefully on social media, calling out male rappers for trivializing violence against women and using her trauma for attention.

    Megan emphasized the backlash she has faced for speaking out, highlighting the ongoing tension in the hip-hop community over the case and its broader implications for women in the industry.

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