Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty It looks like Joe Budden and Charlamagne Tha God are going to start a new Hip-Hop tradition as the two have once again linked up for another installment of their end of the year recap , Pull Up . For two hours and change, the pair touched on a bevy of 2018 topics including the king of R&B debate, Tekashi 6ix9ine, and their favorite rap albums of the year with Charlamagne voicing his displeasure with Lil Wayne’s long-anticipated release of The Carter V . “I thought Lil Wayne’s project was too long, number 1 and number 2, he’s not talking about anything. Wayne is 37, 38-years-old. You’ve lived a long fruitful life, you’re a father… you’ve been to prison – you’re not telling us anything about yourself.” Well, he’s not wrong but Weezy fans might give him the business for that hot take. Wait till you hear his take on that highly anticipated Nas and Kanye West project. Check out their conversation below and find out their thoughts on the most disappointing albums of the years, songs of the year and what they love about this generation of Hip-Hoppers. — Photo: Getty
Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty On the low, Nipsey Hussle had one of the year’s best rap albums in Victory Lap and though he made more noise with his hand of God slap at the BET Awards, he’s still out to prove his music is what Y’all need to pay attention to. Today. the LA rapper dropped the clip for the title track to his album in which he goes south of the border to Mexico to soak in the Central American sun while riding boats and posing next to the Aztec pyramids. Back in Brooklyn, Troy Ave continues to make the most of his freedom as he blesses kids with school supplies and goes golfing in the visual to “Who I’m Becoming.” Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from 8Ball & MJG, Fatboy SSE featuring Lil Tjay, and more. NIPSEY HUSSLE FT. STACY BRATHE – “VICTORY LAP” TROY AVE – “WHO I’M BECOMING” 8BALL & MJG – “TAKE A PICTURE” FATBOY SSE FT. LIL TJAY – “STREET” CUBAN DOLL – “F*CK BOY FREE” POPCAAN FT. DAVIDO – “DUN RICH”
Image via Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images/Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 20th Century Fox Don Cheadle And Regina Hall Star In Showtime’s ‘Black Monday’ We had no idea that this was happening but boy, are we glad it is. Showtime is preparing to premiere their new series Black Monday starring Don Cheadle and Regina Hall on January 20, 2019. We’ve seen a lot of movies about Wall Street, but never anything remotely close to a Black perspective, but that’s about to change… We are DEFINITELY gonna be tuned in for this one.
SplashNews Wale And Solange Dated In 2009… Here’s The Evidence Y’all seem to really love all the stories of Wale and Solange “the way they were” back nearly a decade ago when they dated and she inspired him to create one of the sweetest hip-hop songs EVER… The funny thing was we couldn’t recall them ever being photographed together. But it turns out there is some photographic evidence of their “friendship.” SplashNews.com We dug deep into our photo archives and found this photo from a day the pair spent together at Central Park where they laid on a blanket together and got philosophical and whatnot. ; Hit the flip for another.
Jackie Brown / SplashNews.com Cardi B Performs At Global Citizen Festival Since Kulture’s birth earlier this Summer, Cardi B has been laying low and enjoying her mommy time aside from a few appearances here and there. Cardi performed at the Global Citizen concert in New York Saturday. Check out a video the festival posted below: Doesn’t she look amazing? Check out more photos below and then hit the flip for more from Cardi
Just because Barry has been in the Speed Force prison for six months, it does not mean that the team has not been able to function. When The Flash Season 4 Episode 1 got underway, we got the revelation that Iris has become a reliable leader on the team as she has been making sure everything is moving smoothly. Watch The Flash Season 4 Episode 1 Online Wally and Cisco have been keeping the mean streets of Central City safe, but they were no match for the armored samurai who demanded a fight with the Flash. With the scarlet speedster nowhere near town, and very much out of the loop, the team fretted when the samurai villain claimed he would destroy Central City if he did not get to fight the fastest man alive. Cisco was quick to reveal that he had been working on the way to allow Barry to make a return to the city. The reason he kept quiet about it was that there was a huge possibility it could go wrong. When does anything ever go right for anyone on these superhero shows? The biggest shocker was that Iris told the team to focus on other ways to make sure the city was safe. It was clear she was taking what Barry said to her about moving on with her life in his absence. But that was not enough to stop Cisco from bringing his friend home. Cisco turned to Caitlin who was no longer working in the world of science and found herself bartending in the dirtiest bar around. It did not take long for her to join Cisco’s cause. When it came to bringing Barry back, the group thought the machine was broken, but Barry returned to town via a portal in another part of town. Iris immediately flipped out at them for going ahead and carrying out the mission even though she explicitly asked them to find another way. But, a phone call about Barry being found stops the bickering. But the man who has returned is not exactly the Barry who left. In fact, this new iteration has some major issues and does not seem to know his left from his right. When everything seemed to be working against the team, Iris thought it would be a good idea to hand herself over to the villain, and it worked. Barry raced to her side in order to ensure no harm came to her. Barry returned to the loft with Iris, and the pair quickly spoke about how much they loved each other, and Barry seemed to think that everything that was wrong is gone, claiming they can move on. In a last-minute twist, The Mechanic called her boss to let him know the speedster was back in Central City, and we got our first glimpse at The Thinker, who will be the big villain on The Flash Season 4 . What a conclusion, you guys! What did you think of the episode? Sound off below! View Slideshow: The Flash Cast: Before They Were Stars
A few days ago, the pregnant Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard announced they would be returning to Central America for mission work. They also hit up fans for money. Again. Along with their toddler son Israel, Jill and Derick are off to Central America , where they’ve spent the better part of their son’s life as is. Many worried Duggar fans are not happy that Jill has chosen to return to a Zika virus hot zone while pregnant with her second child. We don’t imagine those same fans will be happy to be hit up for money pronto, as Jill and Derick have asked for help with their expenses. “We hope you’ll consider partnering with us in this mission,” the Dillards wrote in their plea for fans to cover their costs in El Salvador. “In addition to the ministry outreach expenses, there are always monthly expenses for groceries, utilities, fuel, healthcare, etc.” They insist that all money is just for basic needs. “We have always purposed to live a frugal lifestyle and continue to do so in the mission field,” the married couple of three years continued. “When you give a donation to our ministry, you are helping our family cover living expenses [and] helping reach so many precious lives.” To reach those precious lives, the Dillards explained that they need about $24,000 to cover the expenses of this portion of their mission. All of the donations are funneled through Dillard Family Ministries, the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization Jill and Derick set up in 2015. Jill and Derick have taken a lot of criticism for their request for, and use of, funds provided by fans through their tax-emept group before. Transparency has not been their strong suit. Even the Duggar family’s typically supportive fans did not react well to the blog post, calling into question whether Jill needs the money. They are, after all, famous reality TV stars. Does anyone think that Jill and Derick Dillard are rolling in dough and trying to cheat people? No, but they’re likely better off than most. So why asking their fans for donations? “I am in no way trying to start something, be critical, and am not a ‘hater,’ but why do the Dillards need donations,” asked one follower. Another questioned why they need cash “for the next couple of months when they have been living free for the last 6 months?” It’s a fair point, as are these others: “They also receive very nice paychecks from their TLC appearances and magazine articles,” another member of Duggar Nation said. “Sorry Dillards, but I don’t want to hear your moaning about having to take donations, when TLC is sending your wife checks for being on camera.” Others have pointed out the Arkansas family’s famous frugality. It’s one of the tenets upon which Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar created their brood, their compound, and their (once) wholesome reputation. If they’re quasi-rich and such good savers, this doesn’t add up. “Her parents are those famous debt-free millionaires,” another wrote. “Plus you have the physical ability to work! Not everyone does.” This is not the first time Derek and Jill have been called out for this, and not just because of Internet haters questioning the principle of it. In 2015-16, some fans who donated to Dillard’s charity accused the couple of misusing donations to travel back and forth to the U.S. So that they could fly in and attend various family functions, in other words, rather than using the money to help fund their actual mission. The duo responded by offering to give donations back to anyone who felt they were treated unfairly, though it’s not clear if that materialized. The fact that Jill is pregnant again , coupled with Derick’s health problems and the obvious risks of living in the area, on top of this controversy? Let’s just say it’s not the best PR week for the Dillards. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard Photos: A True Love Timeline From Courtship to Parenthood, Twice!
