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Drake Takes Shots at Pharrell & Pusha T on Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ Track ‘Meltdown’
At midnight, the highly-anticipated moment arrived as Travis Scott released his fourth studio album, Utopia.
One of the standout tracks, “Meltdown,” featuring none other than Drake, set the world ablaze. Over production handled by Boi-1da, Coleman, BNYX, Vinylz, and Tay Keith, Drake aimed shots at fellow artists, Virginia natives Pusha T and Pharrell.
“Man, f**k all that spinning the narrative shit/I melt down the chains that I bought from your boss,” Drake raps. “Give a f**k about all of that heritage shit/Since V not around the members done hung up the Louis/They not even wearing that shit.”
Drake acquired Pharrell’s jewelry collection, valued at $3.3 million, through an exclusive auction hosted by Pharrell himself. The collection featured Pharrell’s notable skateboard pendant and a 14K three-tone N.E.R.D pendant chain in which Drake was seen sporting the pieces in the ‘Jumbotron Shit Poppin‘ visual taken from his Her Loss project with 21 Savage.
Promoting his latest collaboration with Travis Scott, Drake took to Instagram Stories to showcase 2Pac‘s ring, which he recently acquired for $1 million. Sotheby‘s, the auction house responsible for selling the ring, had originally estimated its value to be between $200,000 and $300,000. However, the final sale price surpassed all expectations, making it the most valuable hip-hop artifact ever sold.
This historic ring holds immense significance as it was worn by Tupac Shakur during his final public appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 4, 1996.
Earlier this week, Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL announced that Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. Since the announcement, there has been significant online discourse, particularly around the idea that Lil Wayne, a New Orleans native, should have been selected for the performance since the event will be held in his hometown.
Birdman weighed in on the debate with a post on X, saying, “These n-ggaz Pussi @NICKIMINAJ @Drake @LilTunechi YMCMB. I’m make these n-ggaz respek us on Gladys.”
These niggaz Pussi @NICKIMINAJ @Drake @LilTunechi YMCMB. I’m make these niggaz respek us on Gladys 🐐
— BIRDMAN (@BIRDMAN5STAR) September 9, 2024
Nicki Minaj also expressed her frustration over Lil Wayne not being chosen to perform. “Denying a young black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego,” the Pink Friday rapper wrote. “Your hatred for BIRDMAN, Drake & Nicki got you punishing Lil Wayne?!?!!! LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!! THE GOAT?!!!!!!!!!!! Nola what’s good?!!!!!! Eminem stood firm on having 50Cent come out.” She further added, “One n-gga took a knee, the other n-gga took the bag. He gon get you ‘n*ggers’ in line every fkng time.”
God will punish you. Mark my words.
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 9, 2024
The man that has not only pushed his pen the hardest, but gave the game more than 1 hip hop ICON as well on his watch? Represent the RAP game?!?!! The best RAPPER don’t represent the RAP GAME well enough 4u? Black ppl. Wow. If this don’t hurt… https://t.co/ONxZnL4KoO
In response to the growing conversation, Kendrick Lamar dropped a new track today, September 11, where he addresses the situation. “Just walked that man down, that’ll do everyone a solid / It’s love but tough love, sometimes gotta result in violence,” Kendrick raps.
Stream the track below.
Eric Bellinger has returned with The Rebirth 3 Remixes & More, a fresh take on his album The Rebirth 3: The Party & The Bedroom.
The nine-track EP includes three bonus songs, including a collaboration with Jastin Martin on the track “Chase,” as well as updated versions of records from the original album, such as “La Perla (Remix)” featuring Vedo, “Backstage (Remix)” with J. Valentine, and “Your Mind (Remix)” with Ye Ali, among others.
The Rebirth 3: The Party & The Bedroom is the third installment in Bellinger’s The Rebirth series, which began in 2014 with The Rebirth.
Originally released on March 1, The Rebirth 3 featured contributions from Ne-Yo, Tone Stith, Queen Naija, Zae France, K Camp, Mozzy, and more. Earlier this year, Bellinger supported the album on The Rebirth Tour, with special guest Zae France.
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Kilynda Releases 2-Pack, “Deserved Better”
After releasing her “Heart Strings” visual in April, Kilynda returns to streaming platforms with an exciting new two-pack featuring her latest tracks, “Ever Since” and “Chains.”
After releasing her “Heart Strings” visual in April, Kilynda returns to streaming platforms with an exciting new two-pack featuring her latest tracks, “Ever Since” and “Chains.”
“I’ll never stop screaming THANK YOU to the people who continuously support me, even after I take long breaks. I spent a lot of time trying to make sure everything was perfect,” Kilynda wrote in an Instagram caption. “Come to find out, not everything needs to be perfect. You’ll be hearing more from me soon, but for now, here’s a two-pack you can enjoy for a while. All love.”
Kilynda consistently delivers, blending transparency and relatability with each release. Her music always seems to arrive just when we need it most. Stream the two-pack below and let her words resonate.
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