Source: MARK RALSTON / Getty The biggest takeaway from the beef between Drake and Meek Mill back in 2015 came from Meek claiming that Drake used a ghostwriter. Funkmaster Flex even leaked some reference tracks, which rap fans still bring up this day when people reference pretty much anything about Drizzy or his success. Boi-1da , who produced one of Drake’s most recent hits “God’s Plan” along with a majority of his hits, had an interview with Rap Radar recently, and he defended his frequent collaborator, saying the accusations were blown all the way out of proportion. 1da assures the audience that these rumors are completely incorrect, and also makes sure to emphasize that Drake is one of the most talented artists in the game. He said on the podcast, “I think Drake is literally one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and he writes his own songs…And for someone to try and discredit somebody who I’ve literally seen write songs like he’s writing an essay, it bothers me because I’m close to it. I know he writes his own songs.” He says in the interview that Drake and his rumored ghostwriter Quentin Miller have definitely worked together before, but in a collaborative manner, and Drake was responsible for all of his own work. He continued, “They collaborated on some songs…Quentin is really dope, but somebody just made some fake narrative of Drake writing in sweatshops and all this stuff. It’s just not true man.” Free smoke, free smoke! act @Boi1da respond to @drake ghostwriter rumors #RapRadarPodcast @tidal https://t.co/m1TizIhnD5 pic.twitter.com/C8MRRy8MM5 — brian b.dot miller (@bdotTM) April 10, 2018
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Tonight’s episode of Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta is a little heavier than usual. It starts with the sad reminder that Shooter lost his son to gun violence, but takes a turn when his trifling arse says that Sierra wasn’t there for him in his time of need, as if he was there for her and actually faithful in his time of being a husband. I digress. We also find out that Karlie Redd’s father has cancer and he had a heart attack. That’s not good either. However, aside from all of the above, the episode also resumes the usual fluff we’re used to but it’s pretty lowkey for the most part. Tommie and her mother are finally on good terms, but mama wants her daughters to get along too. Tommie and her little sister, Versace, can’t stand each other. Yes, her sister’s name is Versace. Anyway, Tommie’s mom convinces her that she can get Versace to apologize for whatever indiscretion she may have committed (which involved Tommie getting in trouble with the law). Let’s cut to the chase, Tommie meets up with the family at a photoshoot later on and it goes downhill. Not only is Tommie still not cool with Versace, but she’s also no longer cool with her mother after their conversation turned into a big blowout insult-fest. Tommie felt ambushed and she was intoxicated. We all know she’s a hostile drinker, so what actually started out on a calm note and with seemingly good intentions (her mom and sister were calm), went left. Everything is terrible. via GIPHY Trifling Kirk meets up with Jasmine and tells her that he’s going to play an active role in their son Kanon’s life. Jasmine is single now, btw. If you recall, she was in a throuple last season, but she decided that situation wasn’t healthy. Rasheeda isn’t ready to have a relationship with Kanon, but she’s okay with Kirk being a father to his son. Actually, she says that Kirk is a great dad. He’s just a trash spouse. Rasheeda is also down with her children having a relationship with Kanon too. Interestingly enough, Kirk is still Rasheeda’s manager through all of this and set up a lucrative business deal for her because he thinks this will take her mind off of his indiscretions. Rasheeda still hasn’t made any divorce moves yet. She also keeps referring to their situation as “going through something,” and this is the 50/11’th time Kirk disrespected her so it’s probably safe to say that she’ll come back around for more torture eventually. via GIPHY Karlie Redd is trying to convince her father to move to Atlanta (from Florida). Her father is stubborn and claims that he’s fine. However, according to Karlie Redd, his doctors are saying he’s in bad shape. Then we learn that she has two sisters (same dad, different moms). The sisters play a role in trying to get him to move to Florida. It’s also revealed that Karlie Redd is power of attorney of her dad’s estate. That surprises her because she said she didn’t really grow up with him like that (she’s the youngest). Finally, the episode ends with Tommie meeting up with Scrap’s old girlfriend/babymama, Tiara, women we met a couple of seasons ago (she only did one season). Tommie is definitely up to something, but the what part isn’t quite clear yet. We’ll find out next week, though. RELATED POSTS ‘LHHATLS7’ Recap: Estelita Is Another Vulnerable Woman Who Fell For Stevie’s Beefcake ‘LHHATLS7’ Recap: Erica Mena’s Thirst For Tommie Is At Peak Levels
Source: Westend61 / Getty This week’s viral idol is Kalin Elisa , the star of everyone’s favorite squinting meme. When I see a white person in a red hat pic.twitter.com/EIWTXSzBTn — “Win a ring this decade” (@Rodd18) March 27, 2018 While most captions assume that Kalin is squinting to make out something far off in the distance, the original post from March 19 proves she wasn’t looking at anything — she was in extreme flex-induced pain. When your knees are crying after you’ve squatted for the gram pic.twitter.com/vrkXszRkI2 — SheaButtaBaby (@Solo_Kalin) March 20, 2018 In the original photo (below), Kalin can be seen slaying shit with no regard for her own knee cartilidge. pic.twitter.com/wwJBpnLmev — SheaButtaBaby (@Solo_Kalin) March 20, 2018 She says her goal in life is to put as many smiles on as many faces as possible in her time on this globe. She might reach her goal sooner than expected, and it’s brought much-needed joy to all of our lives. You’re so welcome !!! My goal is life to put as many smiles on as many faces as I can before I leave this earth. This has been a treat for my soul! — SheaButtaBaby (@Solo_Kalin) March 30, 2018 Keep flipping to see some of the best memee Kalin’s squint produced. Plus, hear why her new status as a viral idol is messing with her love life.
Source: Splash News In case you were wondering, yes Rachel Dolezal is still at it. Accordong to Twitter user @RayneSimm, Dolezal hooked her mom up with a last-minute braiding and won her over in the process. Why did my mother get her HAIR BRAIDED BY RACHEL DOLEZAL pic.twitter.com/JedMG8FbUV — raynicorn (@raynesimm) April 9, 2018 Before the trolls started going in on her mom for going to the sunken place to get her hair did, Rayne added some important context, writing: “Mom is a travelling nurse currently in Idaho/Washington area; She needed her hair done-couldn’t find anyone in the area; (A) family member of Rachel’s is/was my moms patient and referred her.” Now they’re friends, and Rayne’s mom is riding hard for her girl Rachel, who has a Netflix documentary with her side of the story coming out at the end of April. Some info: •my mom is a travelling nurse currently in Idaho/Washington area •she needed her hair done-couldn’t find anyone in the area •family member of Rachel’s is/was my moms patient and referred her •she & Rachel are friends now •my mom may be in the sunken place idk?? — raynicorn (@raynesimm) April 9, 2018 Rayne and the rest of Twitter are still figuring out how to process this surprising new development. Idk if I’m embarrassed? Proud? Supportive? Idk!!! — raynicorn (@raynesimm) April 9, 2018
Source: gradyreese / Getty It seems like only yesterday Friday was here to announce the weekend. But yet again, Monday has come rolling back around and it’s back to business. If you’re already stressed out, remember…breath, stretch, shake, let it go. Hopefully, the amazing dancers below will get you in the zone! Ghetto Black Panther, Ghetto Spider-man , and Backpack Kid go in… M2K visits Nenenikita the barber to break it down one time… @tommy.suave and @dlonze_ free their bodies…
Source: Courtesy of Converse / Courtesy of Converse Bill Nye , the world’s favorite science guy, is returning to Netflix for a third season of his super popular series, Bill Nye Saves the World. In the most recent trailer for the upcoming season, Tyler, the Creator , who also happens to be the artist who wrote the theme-song, makes an appearance. The clip of Nye with the Odd Future album shows the two doing some sort of experiment a spinning sneaker contraption, and Tyler looking at the rotating Converse with confusion. This episode is sure to be hilarious, which can be streamed on Netflix.
Source: Ilya S. Savenok / Getty The N.O. Bounce that makes Drake’s new single “Nice For What” so infectious was co-signed by local legend Big Freedia. The New Orleans pioneer thanked Drizzy for the platform via Instagram, writing, “Thank you @champagnepapi for recognizing a real one. The price just went up again!” Drake replied with a GOAT emoji, triggering even more social media love from the Queen Diva. See the full posts below.
Source: Chiaki Nozu / Getty Drake stacked the deck for his “Nice For What” video, showcasing over a dozen super-talented queens that have been killing their respective games; And it was all directed by the incredible Karena Evans . Over a sample from Lauryn Hill ‘s “Ex-Factor,” Drizzy delivers encouraging lyrics for the ladies, while supermodel Jourdan Dunn , actress Michelle Rodriguez, gymnast Misty Copeland and many more rise above the stresses the world throws at them. Issa Rae , Tiffany Haddish , Yara Shahidi and Tracee Ellis Ross are just a few of the 14 phenomenal women Drake managed to secure cameos from. Flip through for a full list of the stars and see if you can spot them all in the video below.
Source: Tim Robberts / Getty The latest video from enigmatic mack Liquid Jay is racking up laughs and views on all the social media channels as you read this. Watch below as Jay and his female accomplice save a vulnerable young lady from her abusive girlfriend. He's back!! I love Liquid Jay pic.twitter.com/uULptiCKhz — Beards are beautiful. (@Lovelydiia_) April 7, 2018 It’s only a matter of time before someone uploads a script for the Liquid Jay movie.
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty For the one-hundredth and fifty billionth time this year, Cardi B had to address whether or not there’s beef between her and her femcee predecessor Nicki Minaj . During a recent interview with Beats 1, Bardi revealed to host Ebro Darden : Cardi B speaking on Nicki Minaj pic.twitter.com/uxVXyjS045 — Nicki Minaj News (@NickiReignsCom) April 5, 2018 Even though her response about her and Nicki not filming their “Motorsport” scene together is hella unconvincing, we’ll give Bardi a pass, since it’s her day. Don’t you just miss the days when female hip hop was about supporting the next woman coming in instead of being shade n’ full: We may not be at that point right now, but at last the genre is still alive and well with Cardi and Barbie both curving separate lanes. Even The Game can attest to that: There was a golden time, back in the late 80’s and early 90’s when stars like Lil Kim and Missy Elliott would actually enjoy spending time together with no diva-ness involved. Like in this epic clip from behind the scenes of Kim’s video “No Matter What They Say” in 2000. We see you too, MJB: Let’s not forget when Queen Latifah, YoYo and MC Lyte hopped on Brandy ‘s “I Wanna Be Down” remix and bodied it together. And judging by this video of Remy Ma bringing out Lil Kim, Queen Latifah , Young M.A , Cardi B and more at Summer Jam last year, it seems there’s only one rap queen that isn’t getting along well with the rest. Until we figure out what’s really good with the leading ladies in the game, we’ll just have to keep replaying the only song and video to highlight all the ladies in hip hop of that time: “Ladies Night (Not Tonight Remix).” 21 years later and that video still goes! Let’s hope we get a newer version featuring today’s femcees, before it’s too late. via GIPHY
