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September 23, 2020
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How Hip-Hop Songs Both Old and New Are Taking Over TikTok

[ad_1] More LifeIn two years time, TikTok has become the premier app for content creators. Now, hip-hop songs both old and new are taking over.Words: Kathy IandoliEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.A teenage girl stands in front of a cell phone camera, smiling and rubbing her hands together, Birdman-style. “He likes my diamonds and my pearls,” she mouths along with the lyrics filling the air, giving a wink as her mother walks out from behind her and finishes the line, “I said, ‘Thank you, I designed it.’” The verse is taken from Tierra Whack’s 2018 song “Hungry Hippo.” Only now, two...

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September 23, 2020
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Watch Alicia Keys and SiR Perform ‘3 Hour Drive’

[ad_1] 9.22.2020 Live Performances News Alicia Keys returned with her first album in four years, ALICIA, which arrived last week featuring “3 Hour Drive,” a duet with Sampha. During her recent performance for COLORS, the R&B powerhouse performed an exclusive rendition of the song featuring SiR. Playing the keyboard and standing in front of a purple set, Keys breathed new life into the sensual track before being joined by the TDE crooner, who brought his laidback Inglewood vibes. “I can’t deny / As hard as I try / You give me life,” they both sang. ALICIA dropped Friday featuring appearances from Jill Scott, Snoh Aalegra, Miguel, Khalid, Tierra Whack, and more. Watch their sizzling duet below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbDd295n3f0[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbDd295n3f0[/embed] Likes 0 [ad_2] Source...

September 23, 2020
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OutKast Released ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ 17 Years Ago

[ad_1] Since DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince‘s 1988 He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper the double LP has become a Hip Hop staple. The sheer volume and intensity or work that goes into such an album has made and broken many a rapper in the past. When executed correctly, the double LP can be a timeless masterpiece, compiling all aspects of the artist into something to be appreciated for all time. On this day in Hip Hop history, OutKast released Speakerboxxx/The Love Below giving the world one of the...

September 23, 2020
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First Photo of Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti’s Son Surfaces

[ad_1] Playboi Carti and Iggy Azalea fans are given a glimpse at the bundle of joy the pair are rumored to share.On Sunday (Sept. 20), the first image of Iggy and Carti's firstborn son, Onyx Carter, surfaced on the internet. In the new photo, the Australian-bred rapper and her son are seen flying out of the Los Angeles International Airport with their nanny in tow. Baby Onyx is peaking out of his Fendi stroller in a white bucket hat and grey sweatpants. You can see the photo below.In May, TMZ reported Iggy and Carti had welcomed a baby boy, despite neither rapper confirming Iggy was ever pregnant to begin with. A month later, the "Fancy"...

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September 23, 2020
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Ella Mai Teases New Music

[ad_1] Ella Mai has new music on deck. The R&B songstress took to social media on Tuesday to reveal that she is getting ready to drop something within the next month. She shared a photo of herself in the studio with her French bulldog Thierry on her lap and said that the music would arrive “before Scorpio season,” which starts Oct. 22. “thierrys reaction when he found out new music is coming before scorpio season,” she captioned the pic. Ella has been in the lab working on the follow-up to her 2018 debut, which she says will showcase her evolution. “Everything on my debut album was pretty much about love…I just turned 25, I’m growing...

September 23, 2020
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Polo G Makes TV Debut with ‘Martin and Gina’ Performance on ‘The Tonight Show’

[ad_1] Chicago’s Polo G is keeping up a stellar 2020 by making his late-night television debut performance. He hit the stage of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform “Martin and Gina.” Dressed in all white and flanked by a band dressed in the same, Polo G made his way through the song that can be found on his latest album The Goat. If you can’t get enough of Polo G you can catch the star when he appears the Bonnaroo 2020 Virtual Roo-ality Festival that will stream September...

September 23, 2020
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Kodak Black Sues Federal Prison, Claims He’s Being Tortured

[ad_1] Kodak Black has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a result of the alleged torturous treatment he's been receiving.According to court documents obtained by XXL on Tuesday (Sept. 22), the Florida rapper filed a complaint against the BoP, accusing the United States Penitentiary, Big Sandy in Kentucky, where he is currently being housed, of torture and religious suppression. The legal paperwork notes that these are violations of his Eighth and First Amendment rights, in addition to the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000.Kodak, who is serving time following his arrest on federal firearms charges last year, has named Michael Carvajal, the director of the Bureau of Prisons; Hector Joyner, the...

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September 23, 2020
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50 Cent’s ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Renewed for Second Season

[ad_1] Fresh off its record-breaking premiere, “Power Book II: Ghost” is coming back for another season. Starz has ordered a second season of the “Power” spinoff series from executive producers Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Courtney A. Kemp, reports Deadline. The Sept. 6 premiere was the most-watched new series in the network’s history with 7.5 million multiplatform views in its debut week. “The success of ‘Ghost’ right out of the gate is a tribute to the quality of Courtney’s storytelling, the strength of the ‘Power’ franchise and the loyalty of our incredible fans,” Christina Davis, President of Programming at Starz. “What Courtney, Curtis and their team have accomplished in creating the ‘Power’ Universe is...

September 22, 2020
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Amber Rose and AE Possibly Jumped the Broom

[ad_1] Amber Rose and her partner, Alexander Edwards aka “A.E.” could have possibly tied the knot. The couple has been together for quite some time following the birth of their shared son, Slash. The former dancer has sparked some rumors after referring to A.E. as her “husband” in a post on social media. “Happy Birthday Baby! Thank you for loving us so much and being the Amazing father and husband that you are! We are so grateful to have you. This is ur year! Ur Talent, Heart, personality,...

September 22, 2020
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Pete Jideonwo Sheds Light on the Importance of Good Management

[ad_1] Plus 1Pete Jideonwo, Partner and COO of Grade A ProductionsInterview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Peter Jideonwo had no idea that one day he would become a manager to famous hip-hop artists, but it happened. The 26-year-old Nigeria native moved to Chicago in 2005, where he lived until he attended Indiana University. Peter graduated in 2014, and headed back to Chi-Town. The aspiring businessman got his start as a hip-hop party and show promoter and then in merchandising. He began working with artists like Cam’ron, YBN Nahmir, G Herbo, Lil Durk, Lil Yachty and Juice Wrld, who was starting...

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