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July 2, 2021
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Lakeyah Names Her Top Five Favorite Rappers

[ad_1] More often than not, there is usually another artist that inspired a rapper before they blew up. Whether it be because of a rap flow or drip, it’s only right that they pay homage to those that came before them in the game. That’s exactly what 2021 XXL Freshman Lakeyah does when speaking on her top five favorite rappers.Lakeyah is best known for being a rapper's rapper and taking pride in her wordplay. So, it's no surprise that first up on her list is multiplatinum-selling rapper Nicki Minaj. Lakeyah admits she's part of the lauded MC's loyal fan base. “Nicki Minaj, I’m a Barb, like, that’s just, you already know I was gonna say that,”...

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July 2, 2021
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Lil Kim Clowns 50 Cent After He Posts Compares Her to Owl in Meme

[ad_1] Lil Kim recently became the center of one of 50 Cent's social media jokes, but the Queen Bee is unfazed and laughed right along with Fif while sharing a detail that the public might not have been knowledgeable about prior.On Thursday (July 1), Lil Kim reposted a side-by-side image of herself during her performance in honor of Queen Latifah receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 BET Awards last weekend and an owl, which is what 50 compared the Brooklyn rapper's on-stage look to. Kim wore an all-white Prada ensemble with a hood, a triangular bang with a white Prada hair clip in the center of her bang.In the caption...

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July 2, 2021
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Pooh Shiesty’s 2021 XXL Freshman Freestyle

[ad_1] Pooh Shiesty is one of hip-hop’s hottest new rappers. He reps the streets of Memphis, has a carefree attitude and piling legal troubles that have added to his allure. After securing chart-climbing songs and plenty of headlines, Pooh Shiesty is now a 2021 XXL Freshman.Before he received that honor, the 21-year-old artist got his start in the game almost three years ago with an appearance on fellow Memphis rapper K Carbon's remix of Three 6 Mafia's "Weak Azz Bitch." The feature on the song gave Pooh a local buzz in Memphis, prompting him to take rap seriously. In 2020, Pooh, born Lontrell Williams, caught the attention of veteran rapper Gucci Mane. The two...

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July 2, 2021
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G Herbo, Fenix Flexin, YN Jay and More: New Projects This Week

[ad_1] This week, some of your favorite rappers are offering up the perfect soundtracks for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. There are new arrivals from a former XXL Freshman, a rapper from California who's dropping his first solo project and a rising Michigan-bred rhymer with lots of lyrics aimed at the opposite sex.Following his 2020 effort, PTSD, G Herbo delivers his new 19-track album, 25. Leading up to the LP's release, the 2016 XXL Freshman dropped a trailer chronicling all he's been through up to this point in his life. "I ain't never see myself going this far in life," the Chicago rapper tells. "I always wanted to be somebody since I was a...

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July 2, 2021
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Pooh Shiesty Names His Top Five Favorite Rappers

[ad_1] The age-old question of who’s on the list of a hip-hop artist’s top five favorite rappers of all time is still an interesting topic of discussion. When the answers are revealed, fans find out who inspired their favorite rapper or argue over their picks. At the time of the 2021 XXL Freshman Class cover shoot in May, Pooh Shiesty named his coveted top five rappers.Mr. Pooh kicks his list off with fellow Memphis native Big30 as one of his favorite rappers. “He hard," the Memphis native shares. "You gotta really listen to what he’s sayin’. He really talking about somethin’.”He goes on to mention Gucci Mane. Last year, Pooh signed a label deal with Guwop's 1017...

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July 1, 2021
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Jada Pinkett Smith Told Tupac Shakur Not to Hurt Will Smith

[ad_1] Tupac Shakur and Jada Pinkett Smith knowingly had a close relationship from childhood to adulthood, but there were complex moments, particularly regarding Jada's husband, Will Smith.During an interview with The Art of Dialogue on Wednesday (June 30), Outlawz rapper Napoleon shared an instance when the actress offended her longtime rapper-actor friend when attempting to protect her husband."I remember when I first came around ’Pac, Jada Pinkett was in a movie—might have been the first movie she ever starred in, with the Wayans brothers," Napoleon begins. The rhymer says he couldn't recall which movie it was, possibly Low Down Dirty Shame with Keenen Ivory Wayans, but Napoleon explains how attentive Tupac was when watching...

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July 1, 2021
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Kid Cudi Puts Bill Cosby Supporters on Blast – ‘F!*ckin Idiots’

[ad_1] Reactions to Bill Cosby's unforeseen release from prison on Wednesday (June 30) drew support from his dedicated fans and ire from critics who are angry over Cosby's sexual assault conviction being vacated.On Wednesday evening, Kid Cudi jumped on his Twitter account and slammed people who were celebrating Cosby's release from prison. "People that are celebrating Bill Cosby being released are fuckin idiots," he tweeted.Cudder's tweet came hours after Cosby walked out of State Correctional Institution Phoenix in Montgomery County, Penn., following the state's Supreme Court overturning his 2018 sexual assault conviction.The 83-year-old actor-comedian was released after serving nearly three years of a three-to-10-year sentence after being found guilty of drugging and...

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July 1, 2021
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Pooh Shiesty Lists His Top Five Favorite Hip-Hop Albums

[ad_1] An artist's music is like paint on a canvas. That art is displayed on projects and songs for others to admire while some actually aspire to follow in that artist's footsteps. That’s what rappers do when they drop albums. It could either be for fans to enjoy at the moment or leave a lasting impression. For Pooh Shiesty, it’s all of the above.At the time of Pooh’s 2021 XXL Freshman Class cover shoot, he shared his top five favorite albums of all time. Here, he gives a brief explanation of why these albums have impacted him. Pooh either relates to the music, was inspired by the artists who made the project or...

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July 1, 2021
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Biz Markie Is Alive, in Medical Care Despite Reports of His Death

[ad_1] Biz Markie is alive despite erroneous reports stating otherwise late Wednesday night (June 30).According to a report from NBC News early Thursday morning (July 1), Jenni Izumi, manager of Biz, born Marcel Hall, has denounced claims that the legendary rapper has died. Izumi told the news outlet, "Biz is still under medical care, surrounded by professionals who are working hard to provide the best healthcare possible."The conditions regarding Biz Markie's health and the treatment he is receiving is unclear.Izumi's statement continues: "Biz’s wife and family are touched by the outpouring of love and admiration from his friends, peers and fans alike. At this time, we ask for your continued thoughts and prayers...

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July 1, 2021
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Morray’s 2021 XXL Freshman Freestyle

[ad_1] Morray’s potential for greatness is going up, and it’s truly stuck. However, the Fayetteville, N.C. native had to shed his old skin to reemerge as the artist he is today.The 28-year-old rising star, whose music is a melodic blend of singing and rapping, quit creating songs for quite some time before he swiped a spot in the 2021 XXL Freshman Class. After hitting the mic in 2008, more than a decade had gone by since Morray, born Morae Ruffin, made music again. He looked in the mirror on a handful of occasions and asked himself why he was continuing, considering how 10 years had passed with his songs failing to garner attention or much love on...

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