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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ab-Soul Adds To Joey Bada$$ Vs. West Coast Feud On Untitled Track
Ab-Soul has responded to Joey Bada$$'s ambitious feud with multiple West Coast rappers on a song of his own. On the untitled track produced by Low the Great & Python P, the Carson-bred lyricist has some words for the Brooklyn rapper, DJ Akademiks, and teases a Black Hippy reunion. Although the song plays more like a warning shot than a full-on diss record, Ab-Soul's intent is not lost in the bar-heavy performance. He takes on Joey Bada$$ with respect for his peer and their longstanding relationship, but stands firm in knowing the power in his own skills and solidarity with the West Coast. In his upload, he repurposed an image posted on January 2018 by his close friend Armon 'Doe Burger' Stringer, who passed away in 2021. 'Come to find out STEEZ was the leader of the whole s**t/Wish we could've bust it down more 'fore he transitioned,' he rhymed, paying homage to the Pro Era crew and the late Capitol STEEZ. 'Fast forward, 4-7 on me permanently/Meanin', if you f**king with them, then you f**king with TDE/This a competitive game, ni**as better be in shape/ Catch you a friendly fade, then keep it that way.' In the two-part track, Ab-Soul also makes sure listeners 'Don't forget the dash' and sends shots outside of the rappers entangled in the drawn-out feud. 'Carson across my belly, I'll prove I won already/ Bar none, don't cross the ninety-one without a pass/You gon' need credentials and premium gas/And I'ma slap Akademiks when I see him.' The song comes after Joey Bada$$ hopped in the booth, defending himself amid disses from Ray Vaughn, Daylyt, and AZ Chike in his attempt to bait Kendrick Lamar to respond. A highlight of the entire ordeal came when the 1999 rapper joined Ab-Soul and Big Sean in a Red Bull Spiral freestyle cypher where everything was laid on the table. 'At the end of the day, I was going to be super cool but f**k it, man. I choreographed the whole sh*t,' explained the 38-year-old to VIBE. 'Because of the whole thing with Joey and a couple of the homies. I knew he was going to have something to say about that.' He continued to detail, 'Me and Joey are really close, obviously. And so, we had to let the world know that we are just keeping it on wax. Hip-Hop is competitive, it's a sport. It's real healthy, but it's not…it doesn't have to be disrespectful or dangerous or anything like that…We can get busy and still shake hands.' More from Joey Bada$$ And Serayah Can "Bearly Wait" For Newborn In Baby Shower Pics DJ Akademiks Clowns Ab-Soul For Being Legally Blind In Response To Diss Track Joey Bada$$, Serayah Announce They're Having A Baby Boy
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meek Mill Reveals The 'Craziest' Experience He's Had While At A Diddy Party
Meek Mill is breaking his silence about the 'craziest' experience he says he witnessed at one of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' infamous parties — as the embattled music mogul fights for his freedom at his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Taking to social media, the Philadelphia rapper addressed both the resurfacing of an old lawsuit and his firsthand experiences in Diddy's circle. 'In the mist of Diddy on 'FEDERAL' trial I wanna bring back up 'lil rod' and his lawsuit that was dropped? He never said my name but these blogs amplified that whole agenda against me,' Meek wrote, referencing a lawsuit previously filed by music producer Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones. 'My culture don't believe it but it's an attack on my brand.. I wanna get to the bottom of it!' In a follow-up post, Meek revealed what he described as the most shocking thing he's ever seen at a Diddy-hosted event. 'Just to put that on public record …. and the craziest thing I seen at a puff party is 'coke vibes' & that's going on at all these parties,' he seemingly argued in Combs' defense. 'I'm from Norf Philly I had millions since I was 23! I don't even wanna be addicted to weed! Not judging but I see it different!' he shared, distancing himself from the rampant drug use he claims to have witnessed. The X post has since been deleted. Meek also took aim at online commentator Luce Cannon and his controversial interview with DJ Akademiks, calling it a clout-chasing stunt. 'And luce cannon with that akademiks interview that was full bait also he's a nobody saying he just walked up and robbed me … I was running into suge knight and big u when I came to la no camera phone vibes! I was showing ni**as out there it's more to life with black success!' he added, defending his street credibility and dismissing recent attempts to tarnish his image. These revelations come as Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces mounting legal troubles. The Hip-Hop mogul is currently under federal investigation and standing trial for sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious allegations. The case has rocked the entertainment industry, leading to multiple lawsuits accusing the mogul of rape, sexual exploitation, and other crimes. See Meek Mill's comments below. More from Suge Knight Breaks Silence On Diddy's Alleged Gun Confrontation Mentioned In Trial Kid Cudi Testifies Diddy "Was Involved With" Setting His Car On Fire "Like A Marvel Supervillian" Diddy Could Lose $400M Fortune If Feds Seize His Remaining Assets
Express Tribune
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kanye West reveals KKK-inspired 'WW3' album cover and tracklist following Bianca Censori fallout
Kanye West has ignited a fresh wave of controversy following the reveal of the artwork for his upcoming album WW3, which features imagery inspired by Ku Klux Klan robes. The cover depicts two masked figures in white hoods posing in front of hay bales, a visual that has drawn immediate backlash for its racially provocative and inflammatory symbolism. Photo: X The album announcement was made by DJ Akademiks, who revealed on April 2 that the project was set to release today. The unveiling comes just weeks after West dropped his last album BULLY. The WW3 tracklist includes provocative titles such as "Hitler Ye And Jesus" and "Free Diddy", continuing a pattern of controversial themes that has become synonymous with West's recent output. Photo: X During a recent interview with DJ Akademiks, West appeared wearing a black hooded outfit resembling a KKK robe, further aligning his current aesthetic and messaging with highly inflammatory imagery. The interview mirrored many of his unfiltered X (formerly Twitter) rants, marked by erratic statements and polarising views. West also uses the album to publicly address his recent personal issues with partner Bianca Censori. On the track titled "Bianca", the rapper claims she left him following one of his outbursts on social media. Lyrics detail an emotional fallout, including her alleged panic attack and an episode where West tracked her using the Maybach app. "My baby she ran away / But first she tried to get me committed / [...] She's having a panic attack and she is not liking the way that I tweeted," West raps. Whether WW3 is officially released today remains unconfirmed, as West has a history of announcing projects that face delays or sudden cancellations.
Express Tribune
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Not beating the allegations': Drake's alleged Instagram DMs go viral, internet divided over authenticity
Canadian rapper Drake is once again at the center of online controversy after a set of alleged Instagram DMs went viral, with many questioning both the content and authenticity of the screenshots. The messages, which began circulating on March 20, appear to show Drake engaged in a conversation that has raised eyebrows across social media. One of the standout quotes from the leaked exchange reads: "Then h*es drunk af. Trying to be podcast poetic." Another message that caught the internet's attention involves a disturbing anecdote: "We edited out so much. The one girl was like I was 14 and my man was 25. I was like WHAT???? Lol." The authenticity of the DMs remains unverified, and it's unclear who Drake was allegedly speaking to. Some users speculated the messages were part of a conversation with DJ Akademiks, though no concrete evidence has surfaced to support that claim. Social media was instantly flooded with commentary. One user wrote: "He's not beating the allegations anytime soon ."Another chimed in, "Drake is never beating the allegations , certified……" Meanwhile, others expressed skepticism, with someone tweeting: "Those dm's with Drake aren't real it's artificially generated." Another added: "These ain't the current things on his page tho." he s not beating the allegations anytime soon😭 — sophieee💖 (@sofiabunnyx) March 20, 2025 THEY LEAKED AKADEMIKS AND DRAKE DMS? — sea✰ (@destroynectar) March 20, 2025 These ain't the current things on his page tho 😭😭 — Nathan (@blaqboynathan) March 20, 2025 This incident echoes a similar situation from January 2025, when another batch of Drake's alleged messages was leaked. In those, he reportedly referenced Universal Music Group and LeBron James, stating: "Me and Universal is like if Nike was funding a campaign about LeBron cheating on his wife." He allegedly added: "Everybody before me that tried the label was too eccentric so they wrote them off as crazy and they never had to pay for their sins and mistakes." In response to the latest controversy, DJ Akademiks has dismissed the messages as fake, claiming the DMs were fabricated to 'go viral.' One fan-supported theory, quoted directly, claimed: "This is a fake DM. Drake called buddy a Rat..... he got mad and made up some fake DM to try to make the blogs and go viral. end of story. Source - THE BOY." This is a fake DM. Drake called buddy a Rat..... he got mad and made up some fake DM to try to make the blogs and go viral. end of story. — DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) January 7, 2025 As of now, Drake has not publicly addressed the situation. The internet, however, remains divided—with one half convinced the DMs are authentic, and the other calling it another round of AI-generated chaos designed to stir up drama.
Express Tribune
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Playboi Carti star-studded features for ‘I AM MUSIC' album include Justin Bieber, Future, and more
Playboi Carti's upcoming album I AM MUSIC is generating significant buzz, especially after DJ Akademiks confirmed an all-star lineup of features. The album, slated to drop on March 14, 2025, will reportedly feature heavyweights like Justin Bieber, Future, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, The Weeknd, and SZA. Carti has been working on this project for years, including a stint recording in a Paris cave, according to recent reports. Fans are eager to hear the long-awaited follow-up to his 2020 release Whole Lotta Red. DJ Akademiks, known for sharing insider details, has been revealing much of the album's content. He recently posted about the star-studded guest list, with reactions pouring in from excited fans who are calling the album a potential "classic." However, there is also some skepticism among fans, given Carti's history of delays. Some are even wondering whether the album will meet the high expectations set by the collaborations with such prominent artists. While the guest list has fans buzzing, it's also been revealed that I AM MUSIC will feature 25 to 28 tracks, promising a lengthy and dynamic listening experience. This follows Carti's 2020 Whole Lotta Red, but fans are particularly eager for the new direction the rapper will take. As the release approaches, anticipation continues to rise, with fans wondering whether Carti's experimental style will live up to the hype surrounding this high-profile album.
