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Lakeyah’s Goal Is to Make It to Hollywood in Her ABCs

[ad_1] Lakeyah takes a lot of pride in her rhymes and being a certified spitter. The 2021 XXL Freshman made her way from Milwaukee Wisc. to Atlanta with aspirations of becoming a successful rapper. Through hard work, long studio sessions and perseverance, she made her vision happen. Now, she’s a Quality Control Records artist. The 20-year-old rhymer, known for songs like “Big FlexHer,” showcases her paper-chasing ambitions and motivation to succeed in her version of XXL’s ABCs.The Midwest MC’s bossed-up energy and confidence shines throughout each letter of the alphabet. Lakeyah chooses a fitting word for B. “B is for bossy because that’s what I think my music is,” she says. “It’s just like,...

J. Cole Announces Headlining Tour With 21 Savage, Morray

[ad_1] J. Cole is hitting the road on a massive tour with 21 Savage and Morray.This morning (June 22), the Dreamville Records leader announced dates for his Off-Season Tour. The trek kicks off Fri., Sept. 24 in Cole's home state of North Carolina and wraps up on Thurs., Oct. 21 in Los Angeles. Tickets will go on sale beginning this Friday (June 25) at 10 a.m. local time on Dreamville's website.Cole’s North American tour follows the very busy year he's had so far. In May, the former 2010 XXL Freshman dropped his critically acclaimed album, The Off-Season. The project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 282,000 equivalent album units sold, including...

Chris Brown Under Investigation for Battery

[ad_1] Chris Brown is facing new legal issues in California.According to a report from TMZ on Monday night (June 21), Breezy is under investigation after a woman accused the R&B singer of smacking off her weave. Apparently, Brown hit the woman in the back of the head with so much force, her hair extensions fell off. The incident took place in Tarzana, Calif. this past weekend.The unnamed woman reportedly filed a police report with Chris Brown identified as the suspect.The outlet notes that there were no additional injuries nor were any arrests made.A rep for the LAPD confirmed to XXL on Tuesday (June 22) that on "June 18 at around 7:30 a.m. patrol officers...

Pooh Shiesty Gives a Lesson in Negotiating in His ABCs

[ad_1] Pooh Shiesty continues to put on for Memphis. The 2021 XXL Freshman has quickly risen to stardom with his track, “Back in Blood” featuring Lil Durk, which currently has over 116 million Spotify streams and 161 million views on YouTube since the video's debut in January. Whether inside due to the pandemic quarantine earlier this year or outside as summer is in full swing now, the street banger gave rap fans a reason to turn up over the last six months. Still riding the success of the track and his Shiesty Season project, Pooh Shiesty brings the love back to his city, specifically Willett Avenue, in his version of XXL's ABCs.Fans of Big Shiesty will learn a lot about the 1017 Records artist, who's...

Kodak Black Poses With Kobe Bryant-Themed Helicopter, Upsets Fans

[ad_1] Kodak Black’s ongoing celebration of his 24th birthday on social media has turned a grim corner that has left some of his fans upset.On Monday (June 21), the Florida rapper jumped on his Instagram page and shared a photo of himself paying tribute to Kobe Bryant by posing next to his Tesla Model X and a mini helicopter, both customized in purple-and-yellow paint. Additionally, the former 2016 XXL Freshman is rocking a Los Angeles Lakers jersey with Kobe’s No. 24 on the front and back. The correlation between the colors of Kodak's car and helicopter are the Lakers' team colors.“I’m Ouchea 24 a Day I’m Like KOBE #KtB @kobebryant 🕊️ #HappyBirthdayKodak...

Morray Keeps the Family Close, Shares Munchies Snacks in ABCs

[ad_1] Paraded on his breakthrough song “Quicksand,” cosigned by fellow North Carolina-bred MCs and former XXL Freshmen J. Cole and DaBaby, 2021 XXL Freshman Morray’s church-grown spirit is perhaps his most contagious quality. What fans will peep in his version of XXL’s ABCs is that his inviting aura extends beyond the mic. It possesses him with the ability to light up any room with his charisma and zeal. And that’s one quality of a star that cannot be forced or faked.To crack open the segment, the Fayetteville, N.C. native uncovers his snack selections whenever he’s smoking. To quench his thirst, his mouth races to say apple juice for the letter A. Then, on the...

Rick Ross Helps Launch Thighstop Amid Chicken Wing Shortage

[ad_1] A boss like Rick Ross doesn't hesitate to make adjustments, especially when it impacts his business ventures.On Monday (June 22), the Wingstop fast-food chain has offered their response to the current chicken wing shortage and Rozay is helping to disseminate the message. In a social media post, Ross is promoting the company's new digital food company called Thighstop."Nobody moves more wings than the boss Rick Ross and Wingstop," an announcer's voice says at the beginning of the commercial. "But now that there's a national wing shortage, guess you're done hustlin', huh Rick?"The Maybach Music Group head honcho replies, "Nah, we doin' thighs.""The hustle continues with Thighstop," the commercial concludes. All the...

Trick Daddy Disses Jay-Z, Says Beyonce Can’t Sing

[ad_1] Trick Daddy is getting stung by the Beyhive for comments he made about Jay-Z and Beyoncé.According to Newsweek on Wednesday (June 22), Trick Daddy, during a Clubhouse chat this week, said that Bey can’t sing and that her husband, Jay, is not the greatest rapper alive."Beyoncé ain't trying to give back to music, and Beyoncé don't write music," he said before adding, "Beyoncé can't sing."The Miami rapper-turned-radio personality also claimed that his godmother gave her vocal lessons throughout her career. He then said, "I'mma say my unpopular opinion, Beyoncé is to R&B what Jay-Z is to New York. That's why they together."As for Hov, Trick said his success was the result...

42 Dugg Pays Homage to Nas and Denzel Washington in His ABCs

[ad_1] 42 Dugg coins his style of rap as talking crap. It’s an innate, empowering thing for him to do and frankly, one of the key reasons that fans eat the energy right up on songs like “Been Turnt” and “Dog Food.” So when it comes to the 2021 XXL Freshman's version of XXL’s ABCs, best believe that the CMG and 4PF signee has no problem popping his stuff for the masses once again.As he launches the segment, the Detroit-born street whistler can’t help but to affirm his ice tray go-tos. For the letter A, he chooses one of hip-hop's staples watches: Audemars Piguet. Then, he chooses another form of expensive wristwear, this time...

Hilarious Hip-Hop Characters You Wish Were Real

[ad_1] The classic rap album skit has long been a musical tool to create unforgettable moments in hip-hop history. Back in the 1990s, a rap album wasn't complete without several skits or interludes to help bring connectivity to songs on a project.De La Soul popularized and perfected the rap album skit beginning with their classic 1989 debut LP, 3 Feet High and Rising. From the 1990s to the early 2000s, skits were commonplace on a rap album. Skits also introduced unique, zany hip-hop characters that became famous for the comedic storylines and hilarious one-liners.Snoop Dogg fans remember DJ EZ Dick, the fictional radio host with the velvety voice on radio station WBALLZ. He appeared in a few hilarious...