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Willow Smith Returns with ‘Transparent Soul’ Featuring Travis Barker

[ad_1] Willow is back. The 20-year-old singer links up with Travis Barker on her new single “Transparent Soul.” On the punk-rock bop, Will and Jada’s youngest child rocks out while reflecting on young love. “I know a boy just like you / He’s a snake just like you / Such a fake just like you / But I can see the true transparency,” she sings over Barker’s hard-hitting drums. This marks Willow’s first release since last year’s Rise, her collaborative EP with Jahnavi Harrison. Willow has been working on her next project in quarantine and hopes to perform live again soon. “I’ve been working on more music during the lockdown in London, so I’m excited...

Atlanta Falcons Listening to Calls About All-Pro Julio Jones

[ad_1] Julio Jones is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL for some time now. The Atlanta Falcons couldn’t possibly think about moving him? The Falcons have received calls from teams that are interested in acquiring Jones, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. While the Falcons would not be able to trade Jones prior to June 1 because of the salary cap implications, Rapoport is not ruling it out. The #Falcons have received calls from teams inquiring about possible trades for All-Pro WR Julio Jones, sources say....

LeBron James’ Rookie Card Sells For a Record $5.2 Million Dollars

[ad_1] A rare LeBron James card reportedly sold for $5.2 million, tying it for the most expensive trading card ever sold, according to PWCC Marketplace. With that James ties, Mickey Mantle for the most expensive trading card ever sold. A 1952 Mantle card set the record at $5.2 million in January. That card also received a 9 rating. The Mantle card previously sold for $2.8 million in 2018, but its value skyrocketed since then. James claims the throne for most expensive basketball card, knocking off the $4.6 million one-of-one 2018-19 Panini National Treasures Luka Doncic Logoman...

Kanye West’s Yeezy DMX Tribute Shirt Raises $1 Million – Report

[ad_1] The DMX tribute shirt created by Kanye West's Yeezy brand and Balenciaga has reportedly netted over $1 million in profits that will benefit the family of the late rapper.On Sunday (April 25), TMZ reported that sources in the Kanye camp tell them the shirt quickly raked in seven-figures after going on sale on April 24 and selling out within hours. As announced, net profits from the one-time drop will go to DMX's kids.The shirt, which was made by luxury brand Balenciaga at the behest of West, hit the ’Net over the weekend. The long-sleeve, over-sized shirt features an image of X, who is flanked by two crosses. The acronym R.I.P. is above his head....

Kanye West Raises $1 Million for DMX’s Family with Balenciaga T-Shirt

[ad_1] Kanye West is giving back to DMX’s family in a big way. The Yeezy founder collaborated with Balenciaga to create a T-shirt in honor of the late rap icon, with net proceeds benefitting X’s family. The long-sleeve shirt features portrait of X on the front with his signature logo and “R.I.P” written above. His birth date (12.18.1970) is featured on the right leave and date of death on the left (04.09.21). “In Loving Memory” is printed on the back of the black shirt. The tribute tee went on sale Saturday for $200, the same day as DMX’s memorial service at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. According to TMZ, the shirt raised a staggering $1 million...

Erica Banks Talks “Buss It” Success & Post-COVID Plans

[ad_1] Words By: Brittany Burton (@brittburt3) 1501 superstar femcee Erica Banks has become one of the hottest rising artists of 2021. After claiming a hit with her viral “Buss It” single, the Dallas native is reminding audiences at large that there’s still so much more left to say. With her first commercial single on the Billboard charts, she shows no sign of slowing up on the heat. This much is evidenced with her E-Mix cover of Lil Kim’s “Jump Off” classic and the recent interest found in...

Shelley FKA DRAM Interview: New Album and Battling Drug Addiction

[ad_1] Real As It GetsShelley, formerly known as DRAM, is coming off five years of ups and downs, but with new music and a new moniker, he’s ready to come clean.Interview: Kathy IandoliEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.“Let me do this, please!” says Shelley with earnest desperation, as if he’s addressing a petulant child. The 32-year-old artist formerly known as DRAM is having a stare down contest with his dog, Idnit, the 5-year-old Goldendoodle who graced the cover of Shelley’s 2015 debut album, Big Baby DRAM. Idnit is standing erect like a statue, paws firmly planted into the couch. The paws...

Justin Bieber Shows Off Dreadlocks

[ad_1] Justin Bieber has a controversial new look. The “Peaches” singer took to Instagram over the weekend to show off his signature blond locks appearing to be in the early stages of dreadlocks. In one pic, a shirtless Justin posted up alongside his wife Hailey Bieber while on vacation and wrote, “Back in action.” The following day, he shared a close-up of his knotty hair. The look wasn’t well received by fans, some who called him out for cultural appropriation. “Didn’t you say you were educating yourself about black culture so what is this foolery,” wrote one, while another added, “J, please educate yourself on culture appropriation…. You shouldn’t be wearing dreads… With...

The Source |Daunte Wright’s Family Receiving Racist Calls And Death Threats

[ad_1] Following the shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, the protests in Minneapolis during the Derek Chauvin trial intensified, which now, according to reports, have brought on racist phone calls and even death threats to the family to the Wright family. The Wright’s attorney, Thomas Bowers, stated, “There have been some threats to the family, which is disturbing.” Bowers also stated that he’s received racist emails and phone calls saying that they were happy that the 20-year-old was killed. This comes after the release of the...

A Look Into Hidden Features on Hip-Hop Songs

[ad_1] Making music is a communal thing. Most artists double as A&Rs who take on the task of recruiting the right people to animate their vision when it comes to a song or album. Sometimes though, the artists that are featured only live in the liner notes of a song or album and not on the actual tracklisting. These hidden, uncredited additions on hip-hop songs often emerge as secret ingredients in the formula.Dating back to the 2001 release of Jay-Z’s catalog classic The Blueprint, Hov tapped Michael Jackson and 1990's singer Chanté Moore for the background vocals on “Girls, Girls, Girls.” Opposite his brother Kanye West, Jigga sneakily called on The-Dream a decade...