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Pitchfork Reviews Ice Spice EP Higher Than Drake, Future, Others

[ad_1] A recent review of Ice Spice's new EP, Like..? has found her debut project receiving higher ratings than some of the rap game's most popular projects including albums from Drake and 21 Savage, Future and more.On Monday (Jan. 23), Pitchfork published a detailed review of Ice Spice's debut EP, Like..?, following its release this past Friday. In the article, the six-song project received a higher rating than Drake and 21 Savage's album, Her Loss, Future's I Never Liked You and Lil Baby's It's Only Me, all of which were lauded as being some of the best hip-hop projects of 2022.While albums like Her Loss and I Never Liked You hold Pitchfork rankings of 6.4 and 6.0 out...

Ice Spice Buys $100,000 Chain

[ad_1] Ice Spice just copped some impressive new ice.On Monday (Jan. 23), Benny Da Jeweler shared video on Instagram of himself delivering the "Munch (Feelin' U)" artist a custom diamond piece and chain worth $100,000. In the clip, Benny and Isis are in a room with several other people while the rapper's new single "Gangsta Boo" plays. Benny breaks out the custom piece, which features an animated version of Ice Spice's face, complete with curly afro covered in diamonds, and gives it to the BX rhymer who models it for the cameras. The piece looks to be roughly the size of a baseball."TOLD PRINCESS DIANA WE DOIN $100K FOR THE CHAIN!!! @icespicee WHAT THEY...

Tone Loc Drops Loc-ed After Dark Album – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 23, 1989: Tone Loc dropped his debut studio album, Loc-ed After Dark, on this day in 1989 via Delicious Vinyl records.Loc-ed After Dark was critically acclaimed and a huge commercial success for the then-23-year-old rapper and actor. The 11-track collection spawned two songs that are still fan favorites from that year: the first single, the Matt Dike and Michael Ross-produced "Wild Thing," which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the Young MC-penned follow-up "Funky Cold Medina," which reached No. 3 on the same tally. Both songs are two of the most recognizable party jams ever.With the Loc-ed After Dark album,...

Drake Pauses Apollo Show After Fan Falls From Balcony – Watch

[ad_1] UPDATE (Jan. 23):The Apollo Theater has released a statement in the wake of a fan falling from a balcony during Drake's SiriusXM show."Unfortunately, last evening an incident occurred with an audience member who landed in the orchestra from the lower mezzanine," the statement reads. "Drake, Apollo and SiriusXM halted the show immediately when learning of a potential fan injury and standard protocols were taken. They were seen immediately by EMS on site. The fan and other audience members reported that they were OK. No major injuries have been reported. The Apollo is investigating the situation further."ORIGINAL POST (Jan. 23):Drake's highly anticipated Apollo Theater performance featured a scary moment when a fan fell...

XXXTentacion, Lil Uzi Vert ‘I’m Not Human’ Lyrics

[ad_1] XXXTentacion's estate has released a new song that features the late rapper collaborating with Lil Uzi Vert.On Monday (Jan. 23), XXXTentacion's new track "I'm Not Human" dropped featuring Lil Uzi Vert. The song was released on what would have been his 25th birthday. Produced by John Cunningham, X's longtime collaborator, the acoustic-driven ballad offers sentimental lyrics from both XXXTentacion and Uzi Vert.Before releasing the song, an announcement was made on X’s official Instagram. "A gift from Jah," read a message. "Thank you #liluzi."It's unclear when Uzi recorded his verses for the song. In the past, the Philadelphia rapper was hesitant about appearing on a posthumous song with the late Florida rhymer."He...

Lil Uzi Vert Debuts New Straightened Hairstyle, Becomes Emo Meme

[ad_1] Lil Uzi Vert has turned into an emo meme after a photo surfaced of the rapper debuting a new straightened hairstyle.On Monday (Jan. 23), a photo surfaced of the Philadelphia rapper rocking a KISS beanie and staring away from the camera. Under the headgear, it can clearly be seen that Uzi has either permed or straightened their hair. The photo has gone viral on social media, with many people supplying jokes about Lil Uzi Vert's new look."Emo Lil Uzi Vert," one person captioned the photo on Twitter."This that 'fuck you mom,'" another person nicknamed the hairstyle."Bro tryna look like American Idol Adam Lambert," someone else shared along with crying laughing emojis.Several...

Black Eyed Peas Sue Toymaker for Turning My Humps Into My Poops

[ad_1] Black Eyed Peas and their music publishing company, BMG Rights Management, are suing a toy company for turning their multi-platinum smash, "My Humps," into "My Poops."According to court documents obtained by XXL, BMG Rights Management, who owns 75 percent of the copyright for Black Eyed Peas' 2005 hit "My Humps," took toymaker MGA Entertainment Inc. to court on Thursday (Jan. 19) seeking at least $10 million in damages. The major publishing company is of the belief that MGA Entertainment's popular line of toys, Poopie Slime Surprise, infringed upon their rights to "My Humps" by changing the lyrics of the song to "My Poops" without proper authorization.According to BMG Rights Management, the dancing unicorn...

Rappers’ Surprising Encounters With Their Fans

[ad_1] Almost everyone has a celebrity they're a fan of. The world of social media has shrunk the distance between famous people and celebs, but there is still a feeling of inaccessibility there. In the world of rap, where coming off as personable and passionate about fans is important, there is power in getting closer to the people. Over the past few years, rappers have found ways to show their fans love, whether it's calling, texting or meeting them in person, all at unexpected times. The same social media that brings a fan closer to the artist is the same vehicle that allows the world to see artists meet some of their...

Doja Cat Trends for Strange Outfit at Paris Fashion Week

[ad_1] Doja Cat is known for thinking outside the box when it comes to her look and the "Woman" rapper recently turned heads with a peculiar outfit she donned during Paris Fashion Week.Many rappers are in Paris taking in PFW, which highlights the haute new clothing of the year. Doja Cat was spotted in an ensemble that has her trending on Twitter. On Monday (Jan. 23), photos surfaced of Doja in the City of Light rocking a bubbly red outfit that made her stand out. The Grammy-wining recording artist has on a skirt that appears to be made up of a bunch of red bubbles/berries, matching red calf-high boots and a red shawl....

Drake Performs Hits, B-Sides, Brings Out Lil Uzi Vert at Apollo

[ad_1] Drake brought the gratitude and b-sides along with surprise performances from Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage and Dipset during his final performance of a two-night run at the Apollo Theater in New York City last night.Twenty minutes after 9 p.m. on Sunday evening (Jan. 22), Drake stepped out in a cardigan and his signature braids as he kicked off the SiriusXM and Sound 42 show with "Over My Dead Body." He sat on a bed made to represent the years he spent in his mother's basement toiling away at his dream of being a recording artist. The Toronto rapper was in his feelings—in all the good ways—for the last show he'll be doing in New York...