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March 2021 New Music Releases

[ad_1] Spring is approaching in a few weeks and there's some new music with good vibes on the horizon to help usher in the warm weather.In February, there were efforts from rising Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty (Shiesty Season), U.K.-based rhymer Slow Thai (Tyron), Smokepurpp (Psycho) and much more. This month, the temperature will certain rise thanks to offerings from Fenix Flexin, Benny The Butcher and a host of others. Take a look below to see what's in store.Helping to kick things off is former Shoreline Mafia member Fenix Flexin. The California-bred rhymer is stepping out on his own to deliver his first solo mixtape, Fenix Flexin Mixtape Vol. 1, on March 19. Fenix gave glimpses...

Every Kendrick Lamar Project Ranked

[ad_1] Seventeen years into his rap career, Kendrick Lamar's status as a living rap icon is unimpeachable, but that status was hard-earned. After all, everyone's got to start somewhere, and for Kendrick, who first rapped under the name K-Dot, that launching pad was a collection of projects that sound more like a Lil Wayne tribute artist than the ferocious Compton wordsmith fans know today.Featuring a cheesy cover for an even cheesier set of songs, 2004's Y.H.N.I.C. (Hub City Threat: Minor of the Year), was Kendrick Lamar's introduction to the rap world. You can hear flashes of greatness, but for the most part, this version of the rapper, then known as K-Dot, isn't...

Travis Scott Under Investigation, Event Violates COVID-19 Rules

[ad_1] Travis Scott held a surprise event in Los Angeles this week, but he may have to answer to city officials after being accused of possibly violating COVID-19 regulations.According to a report from TMZ on Thursday (Feb. 25), La Flame held a flash mob-esque pop-up event in the West Hollywood section of L.A. on Tuesday (Feb. 23). However, he didn't receive a permit from the city's Department of Public Works because the DPW is reportedly leery of giving the OK on these sorts of non-essential events due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The outlet also notes that city officials are taking a close look at Travis and his event to see if he...

The Break Presents: Popp Hunna

[ad_1] Struggle can inspire greatness and open up doors to success—even if it's internal conflict. Back when he was 17 years old, a short three years ago, Popp Hunna made a song about his breakup with a then-girlfriend. He made the track because he couldn't get over it, and the small but notable feedback he received from those around him made Popp feel confident in his music-making abilities.The next year, the then-aspiring rapper went to work on his first project, One Year Later, which dropped in January of 2020. The effort features the tinkly track "I'm Single," one of the first songs that got him some traction and included the blueprint of Popp's style:...

No Limit Rapper Mac Could Receive Clemency After Serving 21 Years

[ad_1] No Limit Records rapper McKinley "Mac" Phipps has been behind bars for 21 years for a crime he claims he didn't commit, and now it looks like he could be receiving clemency.According to a report from The Huffington Post on Monday (Feb. 22), the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole recommended earlier this week that Mac, 43, be made eligible for parole immediately. The parole board apparently voted unanimously for the New Orleans rapper's release, but the ultimate decision is up to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards. If Mac's clemency is approved, he will have to sit before the parole board once more.The hip-hop artist, who played a pivotal role in Master P's...

Bobby Shmurda Released From Prison

[ad_1] Bobby Shmurda is a free man.After serving six years and two months in prison, the Brooklyn rapper was released from Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York on Tuesday (Feb. 23), XXL has confirmed. Based on the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision database, his status now says "released."New York State Department of Corrections and Community SupervisionA video was also shared via the Instagram page @2cool2bl0g this morning, which shows Bobby on what appears to be a private jet shortly after his release. "#BobbyShmurda Almost home 👀 they picking him up in a jet," the IG post reads.Now freed from behind bars, Bobby, born Ackquille Jean Pollard, still...

Vanessa Bryant Calls Out Meek Mill for Kobe Lyric, Meek Responds

[ad_1] Meek Mill caught some fiery heat last week after a song featuring himself and Lil Baby leaked online, and it contained an insensitive lyric about the late NBA star Kobe Bryant.Days later, on Monday evening (Feb. 22), Kobe's wife, Vanessa Bryant, called out Meek for the "disrespectful" bar, which seemingly refers to the basketball star's tragic death by way of a helicopter crash in California last year. In an Instagram Story post containing the Philadelphia rapper's leaked verse written out, Vanessa expressed her dismay regarding Meek's portion of the song."Dear @meekmill," she wrote. "I find this line to be extremely insensitive and disrespectful. Period. I am not familiar with any of...

Great Rapper Parenting Moments That Will Make You Smile

[ad_1] Outside of music, rappers are very attentive when it comes to parenting their own children. In several instances, some of their hilarious and joyful parenting moments have been publicized on social media.Young Thug may be full of jokes on the ’Gram at times, but he's a strict parent of his daughter Mari Mego. Last month, Thugger was chatting with her for several minutes on IG Live. Once he hopped off, he returned later in the comment section after seeing that she was on IG Live just a little too long. "That's enough get off live," he wrote. He then typed, "Uma give you 5 mins." Realizing her dad wasn't playing around, Mego quickly ended her...

DaBaby Reportedly Accused of Punching Property Owner’s Tooth Out

[ad_1] DaBaby has been accused of assaulting a rental home owner in Runyon Canyon, Calif.According to a report published in Variety on Tuesday (Feb. 23), a man named Gary Pagar filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina rapper on Monday (Feb. 22), claiming that DaBaby punched him in the mouth, knocking a tooth out, back in December. The man says this all took place because he attempted to stop DaBaby's music video shoot at his rental property because there were too many people, violating the terms of the lease.Pagar claims that Baby had 40 people at the home when the hip-hop superstar allegedly agreed to the conditions of only having 12 people at the...

Travis Scott Reveals New Details About Utopia Album

[ad_1] The rumblings and murmurs pertaining to Travis Scott's Utopia album calmed a bit recently, but in a new interview, La Flame has revealed that he's currently working on the effort, which will have a sound unlike anything he's done before.During a conversation with film director Robert Rodriguez for the Spring 2021 issue of i-D magazine, Travis explained, "I never tell people this, and I’m probably going to keep it a secret still, but I’m working with some new people and I’m just trying to expand the sound. I’ve been making beats again, rapping on my own beats, just putting everything together and trying to grow it really. That’s been one of the...