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Coi Leray has revealed that she has been on an intentional journey to better herself, sharing some of the steps she’s taken while also crediting those around her for keeping her on track.Talking to Forbes, the rapper discussed her growth as a human being as she has navigated being in the spotlight.AD LOADING…“I have great intentions,” Leray started after being asked about her evolution, “and I know that at the end of the day, if I just pushed myself to focus on becoming a better me whether it’s in my tone, my delivery, my attitude, my routine of waking up in the morning, waking up earlier, going to church every Sunday, writing in my journal, that’s how I got to this place now.“I’m blessed to also have such amazing people in my life to keep me levelheaded. So I’ll call them and be like ‘yo’ and if I’m in a place where I say something or do something, they’ll check me. They’ll check me in a way where they’ll be ‘you should have approached it in this way, you could have handled it like this’ and you know what, you’re right.”Coi Leray opens up about working to become a “better” version of herself(via @Forbes) pic.twitter.com/HiKvK3r8ac— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) March 17, 2024Leray has had difficulties navigating fame especially in regards to her relationship with her father Benzino.She previously said she was ashamed to be his daughter.AD LOADING…“And this is why I NEVER WANTED ANYBODY TO KNOW!!!” she wrote in 2021. “I’M EMBARRASSED TO BE YOUR DAUGHTER. I should have been a boy your right cause I would have knocked you the fuck out already. NUMB TO THE PAIN!! I’m hurting right now but it’s all good. Ima be the one to PUT US RIGHT BACK IN THAT MANSION.”Leray was also mentioned during her father’s ongoing feud with Eminem.related newsCoi Leray Gets Candid As She Laughs Off Speculation About Her Changed AppearanceNovember 29, 2023On Em’s track “Doomsday Pt. 2” which is a two minute diss aimed at Benzino, Slim Shady rapped: “Well, I guess then I regret to inform you, hate to spoil the day/ But this doesn’t bring me no joy to say/ Guess that Coi Leray feat’ is in the toilet, ay?”She later addressed the mention on social media.AD LOADING…“N-ggas went through so much shit in 2023, you would of thought people found God in 2024,” she began. “Mfs be so caught up in the devils work, it’s almost Impossible for them to change. Misery loves company. Rap beef is so washed and tired. Exhausting. Embarrassing. Just fucking over all corny as fuck.”She continued: “I got no issues with no one. I’m so locked in on my grown and sexy vibes… if anybody don’t like me, that’s something they gotta take on with them selves. There’s no way I’m about to entertain these grown ass men and the beef they been having for over 20years . Lmao it’s so stupid all I can do is laugh. 2 decades later ?? gtfoh im grown. Move along. Go Stream my shit.”

T.I. has jokingly taken aim at the younger generation of trap rappers during an appearance on BET’s stand-up series ComicView.The rap legend turned stand-up comedian appeared on the revived comedy show and offered a take on current trends in trap music.AD LOADING…T.I. said: “You listen to first generation of trap music, people like me, Jeezy, Yo Gotti, you know what I’m saying? We were rapping about things we had done, got away with, and moved on. You hear me? You listen to [this] new age trap music? Oh, they talkin’ bout shit they finna do tomorrow, you feel what I’m saying?”The stand-up routine reflected opinions T.I. has shared elsewhere about the current state of Hip Hop.T.I. takes aim at current generation of trap rappers in new stand-up routine(via @BET) pic.twitter.com/RmmccmqG3F— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) March 17, 2024Speaking to Shaquille O’Neal on his Big podcast. Tip said: “This generation reminds me of every other generation. You got some people who are exceptionally dope, and some people who are just alright. You know what I mean? But it’s a lot more of it to choose from now.“I feel that, actually, what they’ve done with music is equivalent to if they were to open up the doors of the arena and say, ‘Anybody think you can play basketball? Come on out the stands out here to the floor. Here you go, a jersey, man. Get in the game.’”related newsT.I. Reveals His Top 10 Atlanta Rappers — Including ‘Unexpected’ PicksMarch 1, 2024Despite his own children following in his footsteps into Hip Hop, T.I. said that he originally wanted them to pursue different careers.“I never really wanted them involved,” he said. “I just know how much treachery, how much betrayal and how much of the dark side that exists in this, and I never wanted to expose them to that.AD LOADING…“I wanted one of my kids to dive into real estate. Also I think it’s not enough lawyers, doctors, engineers, architects … coming from our households. We got a thousand rappers, producers, DJs, models, actors — not that there’s anything wrong with any of this.“But for us to evolve the way that I envision us evolving, I just feel like we need more Thurgood Marshalls, we need more Ben Crumps. We need more than just entertainment. We can’t just entertain our way out of the slump that we’re in.”

Sexyy Red has once again denied claims she had sex with Adin Ross following the streamer’s claims earlier in the week.In a video posted on Instagram by Bootleg Kev, the controversial rapper made it clear that the two have never been intimately involved.AD LOADING…“I don’t know why he play like that but he felt the need to come on in there and play with me,” she said. “I’m just like let me play along with him. He full of shit.”Ross originally said he had sex with the rapper last week during a livestream with Akademiks.He claimed: “I wanna announce something but I dunno if I should say it. I did fuck Sexyy Red. It was good. It was really good. She was kinda being the dominant one.”Referencing the rapper’s leaked sex tape, he added: “I jerked off to it and that’s what made me hit her up. I’m being for real.”AD LOADING…The outspoken Sexyy swiftly hit back on X (formerly Twitter), jokingly confirming that she and Ross slept together — but not quite in the way that he claimed.“You paid me to take yo virginity & I did just that… next,” she said to the 23-year-old.AD LOADING…In a follow-up post, the “Pound Town” hitmaker took on a more serious tone while denying having sex with the popular streamer: “SIKE you couldn’t touch me wit ah stick.”Ross later denied that he paid Red to sleep with him, commenting: “My first time ever with a Black girl I will vouch u took my Black girl virginity. I didn’t pay tho why u lying said I paid?”related newsSexyy Red Not Phased By Criticism Of Her Singing At Rolling LoudMarch 17, 2024Sexyy Red recently got better male attention from Drake after he gifted her a number of lavish presents.She posted a video on Instagram expressing her gratitude towards her Canadian collaborator for the gifts.AD LOADING…“It’s your favorite Hood Hottest Princess, Sexyy Motherfuckin’ Red,” she said in the backstage clip. “I just want to say I’m glad I got rich friends. They be turning me up.”“He just turnt a bad bitch up,” she continued, motioning to a series of Chanel bags lining a black leather sofa. “Four Chanels. What a Northside bitch doing with four Chanels?”

Soulja Boy has fired back at allegations of being a deadbeat dad, firmly denying any parental neglect or responsibility.This week, a woman named Lindsay Reid took to social media to address the “Crank That” rhymer regarding her daughter’s paternity; in turn, prompting a legal response.AD LOADING…Taking to TikTok, Reid asserted that Soulja Boy is the father of her child but has purportedly failed to provide both financial and physical support since she informed him of her pregnancy in January of last year.Reid further claims that Soulja Boy threatened to share an explicit video of her online, and later sent her a screenshot, demanding she unblock him. In her TikTok, she stated, “I’ve given you more than enough time. I’ve been lenient with you.”AD LOADING…Reid went on to read messages she alleges she sent Soulja, suggesting the pair come to a financial agreement without getting the courts involved but has since had a change of heart.“I even sent you a message. I said ‘I would appreciate if you would help out financially. I work full time and I’m in school. If you would like to be part of her life, I will let you,’” she recounted.AD LOADING…“If you want to come to an agreement outside of court so they don’t charge you an outrageous amount in child support, we can do that. Feel free to reach out,” she added before disclosing “I didn’t even want to go the child support route.”After learning of the video, Soulja Boy presented receipts indicating their child support case has been terminated. Further adding, “[cap emoji] That’s not my baby.”Soulja Boy fires back at woman accusing him of not paying child support: “Not my baby” pic.twitter.com/f3uO7DOh08— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) March 17, 2024In similar news, Soulja Boy appears to have found a winning partnership with TikTok recently sharing a massive payday stemming from a live session on the popular social media platform.Last week, a video surfaced showing the rapper bidding farewell to other social media platforms after claiming to have received a substantial payout from TikTok.related newsSoulja Boy Claims He’s Reason For TikTok Facing Ban In The U.S.March 14, 2024“Yo this just off of one day,” he began flashing his phone to the camera, displaying a dashboard that appeared to show over $17,000 in earnings.“Yo this is all for one live. Okay cool. Goodbye Instagram. It was fun while it lasted. Fuck it,” he added.AD LOADING…“Instagram, on my mama, I’m gone. Y’all catch me on TikTok, TikTok world @souljaboytv. Shit, I’m gone. Fuck Instagram Live,” he continued throwing up his middle finger to the camera.After criticizing other platforms like Twitch, Young Draco made a final plea to attract viewers to his new channel, flaunting his chain and grooming himself as the video came to an end.

Latto fans have seemingly decided that Drake and her sister Brooklyn Nikole are an item after the “Put it on Da Floor” rapper re-shared a social media post.The post in question saw Drake share a picture of a bottle of water with “Clayco” on the label which is short for Clayton County, Georgia, where Latto and her sister are from.AD LOADING…The speculation started after Drake released a remix of 4batz’s “act ii: date @ 8” which features the line: “What kind of water they serving in Clayco?”The two were also seen leaving a restaurant after somebody slyly recorded the alleged couple.Latto seemingly adds fuel to rumors that Drake is dating her younger sister pic.twitter.com/HIABQUIWlQ— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) March 17, 2024Fans had numerous reactions to the rumors.One questioned the age difference as Drake is 16 years older than Brooklyn: “Why do ya think older people date people that’s much younger than them ? I really want to hear opinions.”AD LOADING…Another defended the age gap: “As long as they met when she was 21 & up: She’s Grown. Period. Stop all that crazy talk actin like 21/22 yr olds are Toddlers. If she wants to date him, that’s her Choice.”One commented: “Why can’t these men date women their age. 21 is a baby to drake.”related newsDrake Slides Into Fan’s DMs To Shoot His Shot — But Gets Left On ReadMarch 12, 2024Last year, SZA reflected on her brief relationship with the 6 God.In a lengthy profile interview with Rolling Stone, the singer discussed her romantic history.AD LOADING…“I hate being a long-term bitch,” she admitted, saying that she has also dated casually in the past, at which point she brought up Drake. The two briefly started seeing each other when she was spending a lot of time in New York during the late 2010s, but nothing ever came of it.The 33-year-old singer clarified that they “were really young” and that “It wasn’t hot and heavy or anything. It was like youth vibes. It was so childish.”AD LOADING…Drake and SZA are believed to have dated each other around 2008 and 2009 before he began an on and off relationship with Rihanna that would span seven years.Drake also had a relationship with model Sophie Brussaux which led to the birth of their son Adonis.

Danny Brown has humorously recounted a peculiar first meeting with Pharrell, expressing how he was captivated by the multifaceted artist.During a recent episode of Drink Champs, the Detroit MC was asked about his interactions with industry heavyweights like Pharrell, Andre 3000, and more.AD LOADING…“I seen him one time and I think I probably weirded him out because I couldn’t stop following him around,” he began, speaking of meeting Pharrell at the 56:00 mark.“But, it was by mistake,” he added with a laugh. “Cuz he just had an aura around him.  It was like a glow. I wasn’t meaning to do it. I couldn’t ‘t stop myself. It was like I was just drawn to the n-gga man.”AD LOADING…He continued: “Everywhere he went I was like damn I’m going there too. It was like an I don’t know a kindred spirit or something. I can’t explain it. I couldn’t stop following the n-gga around“I couldn’t stop following the n-gga. I know he was like ‘What the fuck wrong with this n-gga?’ But, I couldn’t stop following the n-gga man,” he concluded emphasizing once more “I wasn’t doing it on purpose.”[embedded content]Late last year, the “Y.B.P” rapper dropped his sixth full-length body of work to critical acclaim.During an interview with HipHopDX soon after its release, he talked about the changes in his lifestyle and choosing to pursue sobriety in the public eye.related newsDanny Brown Reflects On Being ‘Young, Black & Poor’ In Detroit In New Music VideoJanuary 18, 2024“I’m kind of like an open book,” he said about announcing that he was checking into rehab just as his joint album with JPEGMAFIA dropped in early 2023. “It kind of helps me in some sense, too […] now, it’s like if I fuck up and relapse or something, I fail in front of the whole world, my whole fanbase.”He added: “I don’t want to let them down, y’know, so they on this journey with me. And they give me a lot of encouragement, too, to keep it on the straight and narrow. I’ll get a message, they be like, ‘Man, you 117 days [sober]’ — I was getting messages like that where they counting the days […] shit like that keeps me motivated.”AD LOADING…This week, Brown kicked off his North America tour — featuring hits from his updated catalog — performing 24 shows in 34 days, in cities like Chicago, Portland, Los Angeles, and Phoenix before wrapping in Nashville, Tennessee on April 14.

Diddy has been spotted on his latest rare outing amid his sexual assault allegations coming to light, taking in Kanye West‘s Rolling Loud set with his children.TMZ was on hand at the venerated festival on Thursday (March 14) as the embattled mogul appeared with an entourage and his children.AD LOADING…Sources at the festival say that Diddy showed up as the opening notes of Ye and Ty Dolla $ign‘s “Keys To My Life.”Check out the video below.Kanye West and Diddy seemed to have put the past behind them, as back in 2022, the two had a heated exchange over Ye’s “White Lives Matter” t-shirt controversy.The Donda rapper took to his Instagram with a series of posts showing fans the conversation he was having with Diddy via text and made it loud and clear he wouldn’t let his peer stop him from doing what he needed to.AD LOADING…The Bad Boy Records mogul told The Breakfast Club that he did not agree with Kanye’s decision to wear the “White Lives Matter” t-shirt but wouldn’t condemn him either. Kanye caught wind of the comments and subsequently addressed Diddy.“I didn’t like our convo,” Kanye wrote. “I’m selling these tees Nobody gets in between me and my money This is my grandfather texting you now Never call me with no bullshit like that again unless you ready to green light me Cause anybody who got on that tee is me.”related newsDiddy’s Former Charter School Swamped By ‘Fear And Chaos,’ Says ExposéMarch 17, 2024Ye continued to say he would be as quiet as his friend and late fashion designer Virgil Abloh while also admitting he now knows how he’s hurt people his loves with his threats. He then asked Puff to confront him.“Come do something illegal to me noooow pleeeeeeeeease,” Kanye added.AD LOADING…The G.O.O.D. Music founder shared another post letting his fans know they know who the culprit is if anything were to happen to him and revealed he would be selling the White Lives Matter t-shirt on Friday: “THIS IS WHY I’M THE LEADER I JUST MADE BOTH THESE GUYS MY SECURITY CAUSE ANYTHING HAPPEN TO ME YALL THE TOP SUSPECTS IMA BE SELLING WHITE LIVES MATTERS TEES LATER TODAY.”In the next post, Diddy seemingly responded to Kanye’s invitation telling him, “As soon as I land we’ll meet face to face!!! Send me an address.” Ye then likened Diddy to a federal agent after he asked for the address saying: “N-GGA FUUUUUCK YOU YOU FED.”

Sexyy Red‘s performance at Rolling Loud has been met with some pushback from Hip Hop fans, and she simply doesn’t care what they have to say.Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday (March 15), the rapper poked fun at herself while addressing the haters.AD LOADING…“Dis how it be when somebody hear you singing in da shower [laughing face emojis],” she wrote, quote-tweeting a fan who shared a clip of her performance from the venerated festival.The video showed Red singing SZA’s section of “Rich Baby Daddy” in a notably out-of-tune voice a la Biz Markie. The fan responded, “What is this[?]” followed by a series of crying emojis.AD LOADING…Check it out below.Dis how it be when somebody hear you singing in da shower ???????? https://t.co/TPnJ0j5pnd— Sexyy Red (@SexyyRed314_) March 16, 2024While Sexyy Red might not have gotten much love for her singing, the “Pound Town” rapper certainly got support from her fans when she revealed that she’d like to make a special guest appearance on the hit ABC show, Abbott Elementary.Taking to Twitter/X on Tuesday (March 12), the “Pound Town” rapper took a page out of SZA‘s manifestation book and wrote: “How I get on Abbott elementary?”AD LOADING…When it was announced that SZA would be appearing on Sesame Street earlier this month, the SOS singer shared a post from 2017 similar to Red’s that read: “HOW DOES ONE GET ON SESAME STREET !?”Though it took years, it happened for SZA, so perhaps fans will soon be seeing the rapper walk through the halls of the beloved (fictional) Philadelphia elementary school.AD LOADING…When The Shade Room shared Sexyy Red’s post, the comments were overwhelmingly positive as fans brainstormed different roles she could play.“Let her be somebody mama coming late to pick up her kids. Please!” one person wrote, while another said: “She can be Ava’s little sister.”related newsSexyy Red Issues Vicious Response To Adin Ross’ Claim He Took Her To Pound TownMarch 14, 2024A third person added: “Pleaseeee let sexy be a mama who chaperones a field trip.”Additional comments included: “I work in education and there are many women like her in the school system honey. She could be a funny paraprofessional,” “the principal would LOVE to have her there [laughing emojis] i KNO that episode would b hilarious!” and “She got ‘teacher’s aid’ written all over her.”AD LOADING…On the music side of things, Sexyy Red just teased a brand-new song — with a little help from one of Soulja Boy‘s old ones.The St. Louis rhymer hopped on social media on March 9 to share an excerpt of a new song. But she synced up the audio to a 2008 clip of Soulja Boy and crew dancing to his unreleased song “Crank That Billie Jean,” tagging the rapper in the process.