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Ye admits that he had a mental health episode during the making of his Bully album.On Tuesday (July 28), Yeezy spoke to attendees at the Urban One Summit on a phone call with Gamma. CEO Larry Jackson, where Ye talked about his recent musical achievements meaning more because he was going through such turmoil personally.“A year into making the project [Bully], I went into an episode,” Ye said. “So, this right here is a celebration and a victory, and a success story of people who have dealt with mental health crises.””To be able to come out of it and have…

Harlem, New York emcee Dave East reuniting with Harry Fraud for his 6th solo LP. Breaking out in 2014 off his 8th mixtape Black Rose, this resulted in the man signing a joint deal with Def Jam Recordings & even Nas’ independently owned Mass Appeal Records as well as a spot in the iconic 2016 XXL Freshman Class. However, his full-length debut Survival wouldn’t come out until 3 years later & was very disappointing in the sense that he tried appealing to a more mainstream audience that just didn’t exist. The sophomore effort Hoffa proved to be better as did his final Def Jam offering Fortune Favors the Bold & APT 6E produced by Mike &…

After repeatedly denying his paternity, it appears that Blueface has seemingly confirmed he’s the father of Chrisean Rock’s son.On Monday (July 27), Blueface shared a photo on his Instagram Story of Chrisean holding her two-year-old son Chrisean Jesus Porter Jr., along with the caption, “My son.” The Los Angeles rapper deleted the photo shortly after, but he was too late as it already gone viral on social media.The post comes after Blue reunited with his ex Chrisean at a boat party in Los Angeles last week. Despite the reality-TV star-turned boxer telling Blue their longstanding beef won’t be over until…

Ice Spice is adding another venture to her résumé with the release of her first-ever fragrance.Last Wednesday (July 22), the Bronx rapper officially launched her In Ha Mood Eau de Parfum. The fragrance is available through Ulta Beauty’s TikTok Shop before it receives a wider release on Ulta’s website in August. Fans can purchase the fragrance in three sizes: 0.33 ounces for $28, 1 ounce for $58 and 3.4 ounces for $79.The fragrance takes its name from Ice Spice’s 2023 single “In Ha Mood,” one of the standout songs from her breakout EP, Like..?. According to the product description, the…

Cardi B explains her “can’t trap me” lyric from a new viral song teaser.On Monday (July 27), Bardi shared a video clip on social media that shows her rapping to an unreleased track on the beach.”B**ches be swearing they so f**kng bad, I don’t see it/A ni**a can’t trap me, I won’t keep him,” she raps.Bardi later gave insight into the bar on Instagram Live”First thing’s first, I know exactly what I said on that line,” she said. “Sometimes a nig**a think that because you have a baby with them…That’s it’s like, you won’t move the f**k on…Nah, b**ch, I’ll…

Mellow Rackz has taken her support for YoungBoy Never Broke Again to another level, unveiling two massive tattoos dedicated to the Baton Rouge rapper.On Monday (July 27), Mellow showed off her new ink in a video posted to her Instagram Story. While YB’s song “No. 9” played, a topless Mellow revealed she got his first name, Kentrell, on her lower back, and a portrait of YB’s face on her upper back.Just after her post went live, she joined YB and his brother BWay Yungy for a live stream, so the tattoos were likely not a surprise to YB. The new…

A Texas judge has reportedly ruled that some rap lyrics can be used in Yella Beezy’s upcoming murder-for-hire trial for the killing of Mo3.On Monday (July 27), Judge Chika Anyiam made the final ruling, following multiple days of arguments from both sides last week, according to Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth. She will allow some of the songs proposed by the prosecution to be presented during the trial stage, including Mo3’s “2 Nineteen,” which references the shooting of Roylee Pate; Yella Beezy’s “Keep It in the Streets” and portions of Beezy’s “On Ya Head.”Judge Anyiam will also allow prosecutors to introduce…

Young Thug has acquired a luxurious $5 million estate in Florida, set on two acres of land.According to a post on The Real Deal, published on July 24, Thugger paid $5 million for the 6,000-square-feet home in Cooper City, Florida. The Atlanta rapper copped the home on July 8 through a trust tied to an LLC he manages alongside his manager, music executive Geoff Ogunlesi, the real estate website reports.According to Compass’ Alan Perez, one of several agents who sold the mansion to Young Thug, the property was initially on the market for $6 million. The newly renovated estate offers…

Straight outta Brooklyn, where every block tells a story and every move is earned, Sky Soprano connects with Queens’ own Northside Lord for their new collaboration “It’s Offish.” Two boroughs, one mission — this short but potent visual captures the essence of New York Hip-Hop in its rawest form. Sky Soprano brings that Brooklyn grit while Northside Lord reps Queens with equal intensity, trading bars over a gritty backdrop that demands attention. The chemistry is undeniable, proving that when NYC’s finest link up, the results speak for themselves. Check the visual now on YouTube and witness two boroughs coming together…

Love might be in the air for rapper Skrilla and R&B singer Keyshia Cole. The pair are sparking dating rumors with their cozy new photos.Love might be in the air for rapper Skrilla and R&B singer Keyshia Cole. The pair are sparking dating rumors with their cozy new photos.On Sunday (July 25), Skrilla and Keyshia simultaneously posted photos on their Instagram accounts presumably giving a hard launch to their rumored relationship. In the singer’s IG Story, she shared a pic of Skrilla taking a bathroom selfie with Keyshia’s arms wrapped around his waist. She captioned the photo with “Yup.”Meanwhile, Skrilla…