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Don Toliver Reveals ‘Life of a Don’ Release Date

Don Toliver is ready for his sophomore album Life of a Don.

The highly-anticipated project is set to arrive Friday, Oct. 8 and is now available for pre-order. He shared the cover art and a trailer, which features the unreleased track “Xscape.” He has yet to unveil the tracklist, but the album will include the singles “What You Need” and his Kali Uchis collaboration, “Drugs N Hella Melodies.”

In a recent interview with W magazine, he revealed that he rented out a house in Miami’s Venetian Islands to work on the album and flew out some of his favorite producers to record with him.

“I’ve had some crazy records, stuff in the chamber, a lot of good music I’d been holding on to that will be on this album,” he told the magazine. “Life of a Don gives you insight into what I have going on right now. And that sound is really just how I feel. It’s the soundtrack of my life, and it’s coming from a new feeling.”

The Cactus Jack signee is currently traveling across the country on his “Life of a Don” tour, which wraps Oct. 30 in Los Angeles. He will also perform at fall festivals including Travis Scott’s Astroworld, Day N Vegas, and Rolling Loud.

Life of a Don marks the follow-up to his 2020 debut Heaven or Hell, which opened at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and featured appearances from Travis Scott, Quavo, Offset, and Sheck Wes.

Machine Gun Kelly Fights Fan, Gets Booed at Rock Festival

Machine Gun Kelly is keeping his fighting spirit alive.

While performing at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday (Sept. 25), the rapper-turned-rocker was booed and even threw a punch at a fan who tried to confront him.

In video footage, obtained by Consequence, MGK can be seen on stage as the crowd boos loudly and holds up their middle fingers. At one point, MGK made his way to the photo pit and was charged by some fans. One was able to get close enough and push him. MGK came back swinging, but it’s unclear if he landed the punch. Security was eventually able to separate them.

“Half the audience (myself included) left when he took the stage,” commented one festivalgoer, while another one defended him, “Dude was great. Stop hating on new music.”

MGK has been in the headlines for his beef with heavy metal band Slipknot. After Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor criticized MGK’s transition from hip-hop to pop-punk, MGK revealed that Taylor was supposed to feature on his album Tickets to My Downfall, but he didn’t use his verse.

“corey did a verse for a song on tickets to my downfall album, it was fu**ing terrible, so i didn’t use it,” tweeted MGK. “he got mad about it, and talked shit to a magazine about the same album he was almost on.”

Following Taylor’s response, MGK dissed him again during his set at Riot Fest in Chicago. “You all want to know what I’m happy that I’m not doing? Being 50 years old wearing a fu**ing weird mask on the fu**ing stage,” he said.

Earlier in the month, the “Bloody Valentine” singer also had a run-in with Conor McGregor at the MTV Video Music Awards. During their red-carpet confrontation, the UFC champ allegedly threw his drink at MGK and later called him a “vanilla boy rapper.”

21 Savage Turns Himself in to Police in Connection with Immigration Case

21 Savage turned himself in to local authorities on allegations of drug and weapons possession in connection with a 2019 immigration incident when officials arrested him.

According to Buzzfeed, he was released on bond Thursday evening.

The rapper, born She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was initially taken into the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on Feb. 3, 2019. He was later released on bond after his arrest gained international attention.

The government has pursued his deportation on the grounds that he overstayed his visa after coming from the U.K. at the age of 7.

Earlier this month, a warrant was issued for his arrest on suspicion of felony drug possession and weapons possession in Dekalb County.

His attorneys claim that he was not aware of the warrant, which was sought Sept. 7, until Thursday.

The warrant alleges that during a stop on the evening of his ICE arrest, the rapper threw out a bottle of liquid that later tested positive for codeine. A handgun was also reportedly found inside the car.

“The warrant appears to have been sought at the behest of ICE, as the warrant was issued in the eve of an Immigration Court hearing in Mr. Joseph’s deportation proceeding, and is based upon events that transpired on the evening that ICE arrested Mr. Joseph over 2 and one half years ago,” said Charles Kuck, who represents 21 Savage in his immigration case.

A hearing on his immigration status is scheduled for Nov. 1. Kuck said ICE officials refuse to terminate the case.

21 Savage is expected to join J. Cole on “The Off-Season Tour,” which kicks off tonight in Miami.

50 Cent Names The Most Impactful Album Of His Life + Gets An Epic Born Day Shout-Out: “This Is The Best Birthday Gift”

New York rapper 50 Cent has caved in an acknowledged today is his born day. The hip-hop veteran went online to put the spotlight on himself after enjoying another trip around the sun.

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On Monday, Curtis Jackson went to Instagram to geek out over an unexpected birthday shout-out. Fif shared footage of hip-hop icon KRS-One saluting his special day and 50 even credited his Criminal Minded album for changing his life.

“This is the best Birthday gift, this album impacted me the hardest out of everything i listen to. Swipe Left #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi” -50 Cent’s Instagram

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On Monday, various hip-hop heavyweights acknowledged 50’s birthday. Everyone from G-Unit’s Tony Yayo to West Coast legend Snoop Dogg shouted out the rap veteran.

“Happy c. Day to my cousin @50cent A true hustler is defined by the measures of his mind heart and soul not just his bread 🥖 👊🏿🙏🏽🎥📺 keep inspiring me u taught this old dogg some new tricks 🥂. Pt 1” -Snoop Dogg’s Instagram

“Never forget the guy who turned the lights on in your career. Appreciate you big homie and happy birthday. @50cent .” -Tony Yayo’s Instagram

“Happy bday God is great enjoy your day @50cent” -Fat Joe’s Instagram

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Happy bday God is great enjoy your day @50cent

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Wait, There’s More

Prior to 50 Cent’s 45th birthday, the rap star stayed busy having some trolling fun with his girlfriend and model Cuban Link. Fif shared a clip of himself rolling up on Link as she relaxed in bed with a gold facial mask on.

“🤦‍♂️girls do all kinda sh*t to their skin. 👀i’m like what the f*ck is that?😆 a gold mask,😟 what that do #CubanLink #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi” -50 Cent’s Twitter

Before You Go

This past holiday weekend, Link went to her Instagram page with a boo’d up moment with 50. She also playfully labeled him as her getaway driver and addressed his gold face mask trolling.

“.. .. 🤎 my get away driver!” -Cuban Link’s Instagram

Birdman Pays The Rent For Hundreds Of New Orleans Residents

(AllHipHop News) Cash Money’s Bryan “Birdman” Williams has a heart made out of platinum.

The Big Tymer has made one of the most thoughtful gestures that someone could make during these tough times. He has offered to pay the rent for some folk hit hard by the devasting coronavirus pandemic.

So many people have lost their jobs over the last two months, and if you consider how deadly COVID-19 has been in New Orleans — the impact will be felt for years as children are left parentless, people will have irreconcilable injuries from being sick and hundreds face homelessness.

Yet Birdman ain’t just gonna sit in his plush mansion with solid gold gates and bedazzling jeweled walkways and have pity on the poor and wretched. He instead cracked open his safe and will pay the rent for the entire month of May for those who reside in the neighborhood he grew up in.

In an Instagram, featuring he and his brother, Slim, Williams captioned:

“I would like 2 offer to pay everybody rent for month of May (for those who in need) in residents area of UPTOWN New Orleans where I was born and raised at from mac melph calio and ST Thomas housing also from 3rd ward to 17th ward.”

He further thanked those supporting him in this quest:

“I would like HANO to support us on accomplishin this and @q93fm I also spoke with @theuptownangela to help me put this togather I would like our mayor @mayorcantrell help support this cause also wanna thank all hospital on front line Risking they life to save lives I wanna thanks everybody that wrk with tha Gladys and Johnny foundation…”

The 3rd Ward is one of the most destitute areas in the country. Salute to you Birdman for helping the town that raised you.

On Tuesday, December 10th, Fat Joe will join TIDAL’s Chief Content Officer, Elliott Wilson, for a sit down​ interview to discuss his latest album, “Family Ties”, for TIDAL’s CRWN series.

Fat Joe has previously collaborated with TIDAL on a variety of initiatives, including TIDAL X: Puerto Rico and TIDAL X: Brooklyn, as well as music video premieres for “Deep,” “Pullin,” “Money Showers,” and more.

The CRWN interview adds to the growing list of content that TIDAL offers – the platform previously held live interviews with Wale, Young Thug, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Jennifer Lopez and more. From albums and singles to original video content, concert giveaways, unique events, and artist meet & greets – TIDAL is the destination for fans to connect with their favorite musicians.

Beginning at 8pm ET, TIDAL members and nonmembers alike can tune into watch atTIDAL.com/CRWN

Look: Rita Ora Shares Throwback Pics To When She Turned Into Post Malone For Halloween

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British singer Rita Ora is going down memory lane. The veteran crooner has shared a slideshow of pics from last Halloween when she dressed up as Texas hip-hop artist Post Malone. Look below!

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Watch A Behind The Scenes Preview Of Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’ Film

Earlier in the week, Kanye West provided a look into his forthcoming Jesus Is King IMAX film with the official trailer. It didn’t reveal much, but got fans excited anyway. If anything, people seemed happy that the release date is still a go. The film is set to start showing in theatres worldwide on October 25th. Watch the trailer here.

This morning, Ye puts out an official behind the scenes clip which gives an insight into some of the filming and editing process. It’s short but sweet. You can check it out below.

Kanye West to Release ‘Jesus is Lord’ IMAX Film in October

Kanye West’s new album Jesus is King is expected to release any time now as the rap mogul performed a special show in Detroit tonight at the Fox Theater.

West played some songs from the album and other tracks that he usually performs at his Sunday Service shows. Kim Kardashain even revealed an updated tracklist for the album which fans are hoping to hear before they go to sleep on this Friday night. But the wifey broke another piece of news for the fans: Kanye will be releasing his new film Jesus is Lord on IMAX next month.

The exact release date has not been revealed and the details are scarce at the moment but Kim did upload a preview of the film through her Instagram stories. Get a sneak peak of it below.

UPDATE: Kim has also revealed that Jesus is King album will be out on Sunday following listening events in Chicago and NYC on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Tekashi 6ix9ine Believes He Knows When He’s Getting Out Of Prison + It’s Way Sooner Than You Think

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New York rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine believes he’s going to be a free man in the coming months. Fresh reports claim the jailed hip-hop artist believes his prison days are nearly up.

According to reports, 6ix9ine testified last week and said he thought he would be released next year.

While testifying against Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods members Anthony “Harv” Ellison and Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack last Thursday (Sept. 19), the imprisoned artist confirmed that he expected to be out of lockup by the beginning of 2020. 6ix9ine asserted this when one of Mack’s attorneys asked the rapper if he’d be released at the beginning of next year if the rapper was granted time-served. (XXL Mag)

Last weekend, singer Teairra Mari hit up Instagram with hard-hitting posts of 6ix9ine hanging out with G-Unit’s 50 Cent.

Coincidentally, 50 went to Instagram last Friday with some hard-hitting memes poking fun at 6ix9ine’s publicized federal trial.

50 initially hopped on Instagram last Thursday with some fire memes getting at 6ix9ine’s alleged testimony and name-dropping Dipset’s Jim Jones.

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NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Ends 2020 Presidential Campaign

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has put an end to his bid for the President of the United States.

de Blasio hit Twitter Friday morning to announced the end of his campaign, “I’m ending my candidacy for president. But our fight on behalf of working people is far from over.”

“I saw America in full—not as it appears on Twitter and cable news, where we’re constantly shown a country hamstrung by our differences and unable to tackle the problems we face,” de Blasio wrote in his NBC News piece. “We have more in common than we realize—and more and more of us across the country are overcoming our divisions and standing up for working people.”

Mayor de Blasio received congratulatory messages from opponents Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Andrew Yang for his work and spirit on the campaign trail, which you can read below.

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BREAKING: Nicki Minaj Quits Rap – “I’ve Decided To Retire + Have My Family”

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New York rapper Nicki Minaj might just break the Internet. The hip-hop superstar has announced her sudden exit from the music industry.

Onika hopped on Twitter to deliver the crushing news to her millions of fans.

A few hours ago, Nicki went to her social media and didn’t hold back on explaining her state of mind after getting overlooked by ghostwriters.

On Wednesday, the self-proclaimed Barbie went to Instagram with a must-like shot of herself posed next to her boyfriend Kenneth “Kenny” Petty.

Nicki went to Instagram Tuesday and joked about Petty having 30 days to get his tummy right.

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Halle Berry Has Officially Joined The DMX Challenge: “Had To Do It To ‘Em”

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Hollywood actress Halle Berry just made the #DMXChallenge more interesting. The award-winning entertainer went to social media to share her contribution to the growing trend.

On Thursday, Halle jumped on Instagram to deliver her must-watch clip.

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Had to do it to ‘em. 😂 #DMXChallenge

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This week, actress Jada Pinkett Smith went to Instagram with the must-see video contribution.

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I wanna play tooooo😜 #DMXchallenge

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Last night, DMX went to Instagram to repost rap story Nicki Minaj‘s challenge clip and give it a mighty co-sign.

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🔥🔥 @nickiminaj 💯 #dmxchallenge

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Wednesday night, Onika went back to IG with her “best” challenge clip and called X one fo hip-hop’s greatest of all time.

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