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Fat Joe’s New Year’s resolution is likely for a better year in Hip-Hop for 2025. The NY legend recently gave his take on the current state of Hip-Hop in 2024. Expressing his frustration on the quality of music that has come out this year. Joey Crack crowns 2024 Hip-Hop as one of the worst years in history, “I woke up in 2024 feeling like [God dammit!] It’s been a horrible year,”  on a podcast interview. He also shared his thoughts on Remy Ma and Papoose’s mess. “I was just having a heated discussion with my people [about this]. This might be the worst year ever in Hip Hop history type sh*t. This sh*t bad.”

The “Lean Back” rapper also added the state of being a celebrity in 2025, “All our legends, all our mentors getting scrutinized. This is the worst time to be a celebrity in the history of mankind. I’m not sure you guys wanna be celebrities,” he added. “Like I got friends who are filthy rich that wanna be popping and wanna be a celebrity. I don’t think they want everybody in they sh*t like that. This sh*t crazy out here. This is nuts. The f**king world done changed on me. It’s f**king nuts out here. You can’t make it up!”

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Saafir passed away on November 19th, 2024. The Oakland rapper was one 54 years old. Recently, the cause of death has been confirmed. According to his death certificate, he died from septic shock and enterocolitis, which is inflammation of the intestines. Another factor listed was infected bedsores, also known as sacral decubitus, which happens when pressure on the skin causes serious wounds.

Saafir was well-known in the hip-hop scene, especially for being part of the Golden State Project with Xzibit and Ras Kass. He also worked with the group Digital Underground and released several solo albums during his career. A representative for Saafir hasn’t commented on the news yet. Xzibit, one of Saafir’s old groupmates, announced his death on Instagram and expressed his sadness. “I can’t believe I’m writing this right now, but don’t know what else to do at the moment,” he wrote in an Instagram post. “Approximately at 8:45 am this morning, my brother Reggie known to the world as Saafir passed away. We have so much history I can’t even explain what I’m feeling right now.”

Gibson was hurt in a plane crash back in 1992, which started a lot of ongoing back problems that he mostly kept private, according to the Los Angeles Times. He had a spinal tumor taken out in 2005 and spent most of the last 10 years using a wheelchair.

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Wham ain’t goin’ for the foolery. Lil Baby in a recent interview on Lil Yatchy’s newly revived podcast spoke controversy around his name. The ATL rapper has made a genuine friendship with entrepreneur, Michael Rubin, however, trolls have attempted to make a certain moment looked very odd. Earlier this year, Rubin had his annual White Out party where every celebrity was in attendance. During the party, the Philly native got excited when he saw Baby and gave him a behind-the-back hug. The on-site photographers captured the moment, and once the picture got out, it went viral. Wham talks about how that misconstrued moment bothered him, “I understand like even when the picture came out before it went viral, I told them I’m like, Mike, I can’t have pictures like that even though man you playing. There’s nothing weird we could be doing in a party with all these people. But I know how small people’s brains are and then I already know, how much of people want to say something bad to me, bro”

Baby also recalls making Michael Rubin confiscate the photo once it was taken, “I literally, when that picture came out, I literally made Mike Rubin go to his security camera in his house, go to the footage and get the whole tape, but I just never, like, I ain’t even gonna post that sh*t on the internet. I’m just like that sh*t, you feel me?”
Watch the full interview here:

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Rapper GloRilla made a huge impact on her old high school, Melrose High School, by giving back in a big way. The Memphis-born artist recently returned to her alma mater and surprised students and staff with a generous donation of $25,000. GloRilla’s visit wasn’t just about handing over a check—it was a way to inspire and show love to the school that helped shape her.

Growing up in Memphis, GloRilla has always stayed connected to her roots. She took to social media to share the moment, telling her fans how important it was to give back to the place where it all began for her. The money will likely be used to support various school programs and help students who are working hard to chase their dreams, just like GloRilla did.

The rapper’s gesture is a reminder that no matter how far you go, it’s important to remember where you come from and support the next generation. GloRilla’s donation wasn’t just about the cash—it was about showing that success can be shared and that dreams are possible with hard work and dedication. Melrose High School and its students now have even more motivation to keep pushing for greatness.
In 2024, GloRilla dropped her debut studio album, GLORIOUS, and it’s already making waves. After blowing up with hits like “F.N.F.” and “Tomorrow 2,” the album shows off her unique style and storytelling. Fans love how the project sounds, giving them a glimpse into her journey from Memphis to fame. GLORIOUS is packed with tracks that reflect her hustle, struggles, and successes. With this album, GloRilla’s proving she’s not just a one-hit wonder—she’s here to stay and show the world what she’s really about.

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Chance The Rapper and his now, ex-wife have officially parted ways. Kirsten Corley has filed for a divorce from the Chicago rapper 8 months after they announced the split. The two went to social media to clear the air on the divorce saying, “After a period of separation, the two of us have decided to part ways. We came to this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together. God has blessed us with two beautiful daughters who we will continue to raise together. We kindly ask for privacy and respect as we navigate this transition.”

Chance the Rapper (born Chancelor Bennett) and Kirsten Corley’s love story has been a long and public journey, filled with ups and downs. The couple first met when they were teenagers, at one of Chano’s mother’s office parties when they were both about 9 years old. Their early relationship started as friends, but romance blossomed years later. In 2019, Chance and Kirsten tied the knot and the two became a well-known couple in Chicago’s music scene. Last year fans were calling out Chance the Rapper after a video surfaced of him dancing with another woman at Carnival 2023 in Jamaica. The rapper, who was married with two kids, was seen getting a little too close to model Mela Millz during the event. In the video posted on IG, Millz can be seen whinding on Chance while he leans back and dances on her.

The video quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions from fans and bloggers, many of whom felt his behavior was inappropriate given his family situation. Some people online defended him, saying it was just a moment of fun, but others weren’t having it, calling out his actions as disrespectful.

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GloRilla and Sexyy Red are on the cover of the winter issue of XXL magazine, and it’s rightfully earned. Both of these rising stars have been making waves in the rap game, and this cover shows how they’ve become some of the hottest names in hip-hop. Females have been running Hip-Hop the last few years with artists like GloRilla, Sexyy Red, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto & more.  Big Glo first blew up with her hit song “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” and quickly became known for her unique voice and tough, yet fun lyrics. Her Memphis sound caught on, and now she’s got fans all over the world. She’s been putting in work and her grind is paying off.

St. Louis native, Sexyy Red, made a huge name instantly in the rap game. Sexyy has been known for her unapologetic, bold lyrics that all the “girlies” can relate to. She’s gained a loyal following with her club smashes like “Pound Town” and has become a voice for women in the rap game who are all about confidence and owning their space.

Both women are making major moves, and the cover of XXL is just another career milestone. These rap queens have been living proof that they’re here to stay and are about to keep taking over the rap scene in 2024 and beyond.

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Drake has always been known to be very generous with the people around him. This may be the funniest story of them all. The 6 God caught wind of a Drake “look-alike” contest in Toronto. Many various versions were in attendance. Nothing Was The Same Drake, curly-headed Drake, & even conrows Drizzy. The “twin” that stood out the most and the look-alike contest winner was Girl Drake and she went home with the winning prize PLUS $10,000 courtesy of The Boy.

Despite facing a tough year in 2024, with his ongoing beef with Kendrick Lamar and public challenges, Drake has remained a good sport about the jokes and critiques aimed at him. While the rivalry with Kendrick, Metro Boomin, & Future has sparked heated debates, with fans often pitting the “20 v 1” against him, Drake has handled the situation with humor. In Drake-like form, instead of getting defensive or bitter, he often laughs off the memes and jokes about his style, persona, and even his music. For instance, he’s known to post about his “L’s” on social media, showing that he doesn’t take himself too seriously. His ability to embrace the jokes has made fans love him even more. Rather than let them break him down,  he has earned respect for being confident and self-aware. Even in the face of tough competition, (which in this case was choosing who looks like him the most) Drake has shown that he can take the heat and still stay cool, proving his maturity as an artist.

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Rapper OG Maco has been making headlines recently after allegedly attempting to take his own life. Family, friends, & fans all heard the news break Dec.13 after a report came out that the ATL rapper was fighting for his life after being shot in the head.  On Thursday morning, OG Maco was found unconscious at his home after a neighbor reported hearing a gunshot. He was quickly taken to the hospital for surgery and is now on life support. Since then his family has made a statement on his current state of health, “We want to inform OG Maco’s fans, friends, and supporters that he is currently in critical but stable condition. He is receiving the best possible care, and we are staying hopeful as he continues to fight.”

They also mentioned that they need time to process everything that’s happened over the past few days and, during that time, asked for privacy, “At this time, we kindly ask that you respect our privacy, but if you would like to send any messages or have anything you wish to get to the family, please reach out via DM.

Please note, all official updates regarding OG Maco’s health will come directly from his official social media accounts. This will be the only source for valid information. We thank you for your understanding, support, and continued prayers during this difficult time.”
The ‘U Guessed It’ rapper has been through trails and tribulations the past few years. In 2016, Maco was involved in a serious car accident that resulted in the loss of his right eye. Then, in March 2019, he revealed online that he had been battling a ‘skin-eating disease’ called necrotizing fasciitis. Prayers up to OG Maco. More news to come as the story develops.
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