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Ari Lennox’s Record ‘Whipped Cream’ Officially Goes Gold

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Two days ago, award-winning R&B vocalist and songwriter Ari Lennox announced that her single ‘Whipped Cream’ from her debut studio album ‘Shea Butter Baby‘ has officially gone gold!

Ari’s milestone and the accolades that she continues to receive certainly attest to her reach as a musician. Her fans quickly responded with details about their admiration for her record. They also joked about how the song went diamond in their own homes. ‘Whipped Cream’  makes for the perfect breakup song because as Ari voices the tests of detachment, the sultry guitar strums and steady rhythm evoke a sense of comfort that many listeners have come to enjoy.  

Part of Ari’s storytelling brilliance is the way she makes light out of trying times. As she sings about her attempts to chase bliss through sweets and retail therapy, she goes on about her ex’s “deceivin’, receivin’, non-givin’ headass.” The comical verse (which seems like a witty double-entendre) speaks to the little breakthroughs we experience while getting over a breakup. You know —  those moments when we finally realize how ordinary our ex-lovers were. 

Dreamville producer Elite responded to Ari and expressed his excitement for their success. In doing so, he also explains how the contemporary R&B classic came together so naturally. 

Elite on Twitter: “So proud of this joint!!! I feel like its extra special cause it was created in such an organic way.. no expectations for it to go gold! it just did cuz yall loved it, means a lot. @AriLennox the truth! https://t.co/CdnZjXX9An / Twitter”

So proud of this joint!!! I feel like its extra special cause it was created in such an organic way.. no expectations for it to go gold! it just did cuz yall loved it, means a lot. @AriLennox the truth! https://t.co/CdnZjXX9An

Hopefully, Ari will be releasing more music soon, considering the consistency and quality of all of her pieces. During an Instagram livestream earlier last week, she briefly showcased a few of her pending works which already sound promising.  

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Drake Teases New Collabs with SZA and Yeat on “For All the Dogs”

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Drake continues to heighten anticipation surrounding his upcoming album, “For All the Dogs,” by teasing new collaborations with SZA and Yeat.

The Toronto-born artist took to Instagram, sharing the cover art of his upcoming single with SZA using an image of Halle Berry being slimed at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, complete with a “Parental Advisory” sticker. In the post, Drake tagged SZA, and accompanied it with a caption featuring a single face emoji and a green heart emoji, leaving fans to ponder.

Simultaneously, Drake offered a sneak peek of his forthcoming collaboration with Yeat, using the track as the soundtrack to promote the upcoming Nike NOCTA Glide sneaker. Yeat himself joined the excitement by commenting on Drake’s Instagram post, stating, “This one’s for the dogs.”

Mark your calendars for the release of Drake’s “For All the Dogs” on September 22nd.

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Ice Spice Teams Up with Dunkin’ on new “Munch” Drink

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Ice Spice Teams Up with Dunkin' on new "Munch" Drink

Ice Spice and Dunkin’ have joined forces to introduce an enticing new Fall-themed beverage. As reported by Totally The Bomb, this concoction, known as the “Ice Spice Munchkins” drink, will grace the American food chain’s seasonal drink lineup. It draws its moniker from the acclaimed Bronx rapper and her chart-topping hit “Munch.”

The latte boasts a multi-layered composition, featuring Dunkin’s frozen coffee, Pumpkin Munchkins Donut Hole Treats, an extra drizzle of caramel, a generous dollop of whipped cream, and a further drizzle of caramel for good measure.

To commemorate this exciting collaboration, Ice Spice and Dunkin’ shared an image showcasing a Dunkin’ munchin adorned with her iced out “Princess” necklace. The “Ice Spice Munchkins” drink is set to debut on September 13.

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Reality Star Erica Mena Fired from ‘LLHATL’ After Racial Slurs Aimed at Dancehall Artist Spice in Heated Clash

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Reality Star Erica Mena Gets the Boot from 'LLHATL' After Racial Slurs Aimed at Dancehall Artist Spice in Heated Clash

In a recent episode of the popular VH1 (now on MTV) reality series, “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” a highly contentious altercation unfolded between reality TV personality Erica Mena and Dancehall sensation Spice. Known for its drama and confrontations, the show took a particularly disturbing turn as this heated exchange featured the use of a racial slur, resulting in significant backlash against Mena.

The confrontation reached a boiling point when Spice made a claim that Mena’s eldest son harbored negative feelings toward his own mother. In a fit of anger, Mena lashed out by physically flipping a table on the “So Mi Like It” artist. Her response was equally disturbing, as she not only wished death upon Spice but also used a racially derogatory term.

Mena’s explosive remark included a horrifying statement regarding Spice’s health scare from the previous year: “That bi**h should’ve died!,” Mena exclaimed. In retort, Spice countered, “Your son hates you, bi**h!” Mena, in a further display of hostility, uttered a racial slur directed at Spice. “You monkey, you f**king blue monkey!”

In the aftermath of this distressing incident, the Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta franchise took to its social media platforms to issue a statement regarding Erica Mena’s future on the show. The statement read, “The Love & Hip Hop franchise has never shied away from hard conversations in our community. Working hand-in-hand with our partners, viewers will see the impact of Erica Mena’s remarks play out in the final three episodes of the season. Effective immediately, she will not appear in the next season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.”

Spice, on the other hand, responded to the situation by sharing her perspective on social media. In a since-deleted Instagram post, she raised questions about Erica’s actions. Spice queried, ““Kids are off limits right??????? But I guess it’s only when I ask cause where’s the same energy when Scrappy and Stevie J talked about it.” She concluded her post with a pointed reference to Mena’s derogatory remarks, saying, “But now I’m a Monkey and should have died on the table? Ok, Erica.”

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