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50 Violent Rap Lyrics That Will Make You Cringe

[ad_1] Toughness has been an admirable trait in the world of hip-hop for quite some time. The game has always placed a premium on street cred, which is a testament to one's reputation throughout the areas they frequent and beyond. Street cred can be attained through various means, but striking fear in others is one of the more prevalent -- and effective -- ways to go about being respected in the streets, as well as in the realm of hip-hop. Going back as early as pioneers like Melle Mel, who was one of the first street-certified MCs in rap, hip-hop had its fair share of imposing figures during the 1980s, including Just-Ice, Eric B.,...

Big Sean Responds to Criticism, Says He Can ‘Out Rap Anyone’

[ad_1] Big Sean continues to prove his critics wrong. On Wednesday, the Detroit rapper returned from hiatus with a nearly nine-minute freestyle for L.A. Leakers on which he rapped over four different beats including JAY-Z’s “Dear Summer,” Drake’s “Love All,” Kanye West’s “Hurricane,” and Nardo Wick’s “Who Want Smoke Wit Me??” [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtEYuNIxH2o[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtEYuNIxH2o[/embed] His flow received praise from hip-hop fans and legends like Nas, who sent Sean a text that read, “You murdered these freestyles thanks for pushing us all.” “That’s crazy AF to me when I really thought about Nas txt’n me that,” recalled Sean. “I’m at the crib right now in Detroit n I’m just feeling grateful I actually am doing what I said I...

Mandii B of ‘See the Thing Is’ Podcast Disrespects Hip-Hop Legends and Questions Sex Appeal of B-Boys

[ad_1] Without a doubt, podcasters are giving their take on last weekend’s historic Verzuz event featuring hip-hop legends Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One. Off of the Joe Budden Network, Mandii B and R&B songstress Bridget Kelly of the See the Thing Is podcast were among many podcasters who gave their take on the event. Mandii B ended up sharing words that can easily be interpreted as disrespectful to hip-hop culture. The giddy host criticized the attire of legendary performers and put into question the sex appeal of old-school...

Lil Baby Forgot to Send Young Thug His Verse for Thug’s Album

[ad_1] In case you were wondering why Lil Baby doesn't have a guest feature on Young Thug's new album, Punk, there's a legitimate explanation for his absence.Lil Baby posted a video on his official TikTok page Wednesday night (Oct. 20), revealing that he was supposed to appear on Thugger's joint "Bubbly" with Drake and Travis Scott, but Baby forgot to send his verse in.In the :15-second clip, multiplatinum-selling rhymer is seen getting a line-up on his hair, with his verse playing in the background. On the video, he wrote as the caption, "When young thug send you a song for his album [and] you forget to send it back," adding the emoji of the man...

Pardison Fontaine Surprises Megan Thee Stallion with Chain for Anniversary

[ad_1] Megan Thee Stallion and Pardison Fontaine celebrated their first anniversary as a couple this week. In honor of the occasion, Megan’s man planned a romantic day for his boo. He filled the house with rose petals and served her breakfast in bed while the two wore Versace robes. Later, they changed into matching pajamas before a chef prepared them a hibachi dinner at home. The “Hibachi wit a Hottie” menu included shrimp, chicken, steak, and lobster tail. Pardi tried to secure an iPhone 13 for his girlfriend, but came up short. Instead, he surprised her with an icy new chain featuring a flame emoji and her name spelled out in diamonds. “I don’t know...

Could King Von’s Team Be Gearing up For a New Album Release?

[ad_1] Fans of King Von may be excited to hear of the news that the Chicago rapper’s team could be finalizing a posthumous album. After the rapper’s transition, Von’s manager shared in an interview that the rapper had at least 200-300 songs in the vault. While many were wondering what would be done with the unreleased music, Lil Durk’s DJ could possibly be letting fans know that a new album from King Von could be on the way. “All these albums droppin wack af…. Von album #4thQuarter,” wrote...

Report – R. Kelly Placed on Suicide Watch Says Lawyer

[ad_1] R. Kelly was reportedly placed on suicide watch following his sex crimes conviction last month.According to a report by the Chicago Tribune, published on Wednesday (Oct. 20), one of Kelly’s attorneys, Steve Greenberg, told Chicago U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber during a preliminary hearing yesterday that the U.S. Bureau of Prisons placed the crooner on suicide watch.It’s a common practice for federal prisons to place recently convicted prisoners under increased monitoring. However, Greenberg did not say whether or not Kelly had expressed any actual desire to harm himself. Nonetheless, the watch has since been lifted.Additionally, Greenberg told judge Leinenweber that Kelly is looking to change his legal team for his New York case...

Beyoncé Previews New Song ‘Be Alive’ in ‘King Richard’ Trailer

[ad_1] 4 seconds ago News Trailers Beyoncé has been quiet on the music front, but new music is coming. “Be Alive,” a new song from Queen Bey, soundtracks the new trailer for the upcoming movie King Richard starring Will Smith. The empowering anthem, which Beyoncé wrote with Roc Nation artist DIXSON, plays in the emotional final scene of the upcoming Venus and Serena Williams biopic. “It feels so good to be alive, that’s why I live my life with pride,” she sings on the drum-heavy track. “Can’t nobody knock it if they tried / This is our souls personified.” Will Smith plays Venus and Serena’s father Richard Williams, who fights to launch the tennis careers of his two...

The Source |Feds To Present Pooh Shiesty’s Childhood Crimes During Trial

[ad_1] A report from The Shade Room has confirmed that federal prosecutors are attempting to present Pooh Shiesty’s entire criminal history during his robbery trial, including crimes that Shiesty committed when he was 11 and 14 years old. The report says that the Memphis rapper’s attorneys are asking that the presiding judge block the prosecutors from bringing up Shiesty’s robbery case when he was only 11 and an assault case when he was just 14. Prosecutors argue that his past crimes present “opportunity, intent, knowledge, or absence of mistake,”...

Bia Interview – ‘Whole Lotta Money’ Success, Manifesting Big Wins

[ad_1] Grindin'Bia’s perseverance has been put to the test for nearly a decade. Now, with a hit song in the bag and A-list artists supporting her, she’s manifesting more wins.Words: Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.After almost 10 years of enduring the ebbs and flows of the music industry, Bia is a living, breathing example of what happens when career seeds are planted and the end result pays off in a major way.The Medford, Ma. talent first burst on the scene in 2014, as an artist on Pharrell’s I Am Other imprint on RCA Records. She had initially been discovered...