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DJ Khaled To Host Trump Supporter’s ‘No Ceilings 3’ Mixtape

Nov 27, 2020 10:23am

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DJ Khaled has never seen a high-profile project he isn’t willing to co-sign. The Miami DJ, producer and all-around hype man took to Instagram to reveal he will be hosting renowned Trump supporter Lil Wayne‘s forthcoming new No Ceilings 3 mixtape.
“They always try to put a cieling on our greatness. So we too the f*cking ceiling off,” says Khaled, talking his usual ish, and sipping on some tea. The man born Khaled Khaled shared snippets of a couple of tracks from the project. One featured Drake kicking some fiery bars over a buttery smooth track. The other was Lil Wayne going in over Lil Baby and 42 Dugg’s “We Paid.”
Could it be that Lil Wayne is dropping new music to make us forget he was rolling with the orange-colored President who lost the election?

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Khaled really, really like the Tunechi and Drake record.

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Bombaclot!
No word on when exactly No Ceilings 3 will drop, but Wayne said the mixtape, as well as Tha Carter IV were both next on his schedule.
Petty Party: Cardi B Blasts Wiz Khalifa After Replying To Shady Barbz Tweet

Nov 27, 2020 10:02am

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Ever since the Grammys announced their 2021 nominations this week, fans have been witnessing their favorite musicians emotionally react to past, and present snubs on social media, including ten-time nominated artists Nicki Minaj and Wiz Khalifa. Both achieved commercial success have yet to win an award for their work.
However, emotions quickly turned sour once Cardi B exposed shady online activity from the “Young, Wild & Free” rapper who responded to a petty Barbz fan slamming her debut album success.
It all started from a response the “Super Bass” rapper shared on Twitter referencing her Grammys snub back in 2012 when she lost Best New Artist to Bon Iver.
“Never forget the Grammys didn’t give me my best new artist award when I had 7 songs simultaneously charting on billboard & bigger first week than any female rapper in the last decade- went on to inspire a generation. They gave it to the white man Bon Iver. #PinkFriday”
Never forget the Grammys didn’t give me my best new artist award when I had 7 songs simultaneously charting on billboard & bigger first week than any female rapper in the last decade- went on to inspire a generation. They gave it to the white man Bon Iver. #PinkFriday
— Mrs. Petty (@NICKIMINAJ) November 24, 2020
Wiz Khalifa chimed in on his timeline in solidarity, saying he understood what that felt like as a new artist. For whatever reason, he didn’t quote tweet his response.
“As a grammy nominated artist I know how it feels. Niggas always think its unfair until they get their turn. Just keep workin and that time’ll come through.”
As a grammy nominated artist I know how it feels. Niggas always think its unfair until they get their turn. Just keep workin and that time'll come through.
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) November 24, 2020
He continued by responding to a petty Barbz fan throwing shade on Cardi’s 2019 Grammy win for Invasion of Privacy.
Most self made artists have this problem https://t.co/IfM8NV58rM
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) November 24, 2020
The “WAP” rapper peeped the interestingly-timed responses as shade and subsequently went off in a fit of Twitter rage.
“This was Nikkas in my dms in 2016!” she wrote with a screenshot attached. “They really support you when you grinding at the bottom then it’s a different story when you make it !”
The photo was a DM of the “Taylor Gang” rapper offering his unsolicited advice regarding her feud with Nicki Minaj.
“You got your cause and your sticking to it,” he wrote in 2016. “Don’t stray away from the things that are important to you and make you you. Your doing a great job and the way you address things is admirable. Keep your light shining and don’t let others take it. Peace and love.”
This was Nikkas in my dms in 2016!They really support you when you grinding at the bottom then it’s a different story when you make it ! pic.twitter.com/AhRr3TTkRC
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) November 24, 2020
“I don’t understand why niggas entertain tweets that pit successful women against each other?” she continued in another tweet. “Ya not tired of that? Specially when ya was rooting hard when a bitch was at the bottom.”
I don’t understand why niggas entertain tweets that pit successful women against each other? Ya not tired of that? Specially when ya was rooting hard when a bitch was at the bottom.
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) November 24, 2020
Wiz replied, “Damn that wuz good advice. I still support u. Nothings changed. Your self made in my book as well.”
Damn that wuz good advice. I still support u. Nothings changed. Your self made in my book as well https://t.co/uPRj3ryfsL
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) November 24, 2020
Fully retreating from drama, he continued, “I just don’t want a Cardi/ Wiz war goin on for no reason.”
I just don’t want a Cardi/ Wiz war goin on for no reason. https://t.co/3b34tuKw5x
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) November 24, 2020
Nicki, who recently had a baby with her husband Kenneth Petty, offered her thoughts on the online drama.
Hahahahahahaaahahaaaaaaa
— Mrs. Petty (@NICKIMINAJ) November 25, 2020
Talk about having the last laugh. One thing is certain; their feud is still going strong in 2020.
A$AP Rocky Delivered Thanksgiving Meals To Same Shelter He Once Lived With Mother

Nov 27, 2020 10:00am

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A$AP Rocky is paying it forward. The Harlem rapper delivered a 120 meals to the very same shelter that he and his mother once lived in.
The shelter is located in NYC’s Upper West Side and provides for just over 80 families, including over 100 children. The A$AP Mob rapper helped personally deliver the meals from Harlem eatery Amy Ruth’s on the evening before Thanksgiving.
Reports TMZ:
The rapper personally turned himself into a Postmates delivery guy on the eve of Thanksgiving Day to deliver 120 hot meals from one of his favorite joints in Harlem … Amy Ruth’s Restaurant.
The two-time Grammy-nominated rapper delivered the grub to the Regent Family Residence … a homeless shelter on the upper west side serving 83 families, including 111 kids. The org’s part of the Volunteers of America … which has provided affordable housing assistance since 1896.
Don’t worry … Rocky adhered to all COVID-19 safety protocols to contactlessly deliver the meals. This selfless act for this shelter, no doubt, tugged at the rapper’s heartstrings … he and his mother, Renee Black, stayed at the shelter back in the early 2000s.
Bless up to A$AP Rocky for putting in the good work.
The Weeknd Speaks Out About Grammy Snub, Recording Academy Chief Responds

Nov 26, 2020 10:08am

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After officially announcing the nominees for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, the conversation among fans, critics, and industry insiders has circled around one notable absence —The Weeknd.
On Tuesday (Nov 24), the National Recording Academy received an onslaught of tweets from fans and celebrities inquiring about a few of 2020’s most notable albums, including projects by Lil Baby among many others, but when it came to the snubbing of one of this year’s biggest artists, many artists and fans alike are asking “what happened?”
Earlier this year, the Canadian-bred singer released his highly anticipated album, After Hours, unleashing one of 2020’s biggest commercial success stories, with more than 1.8 billion streams to date. Its second single, “Blinding Lights,” became a blockbuster with help from TikTok, resulting in a whopping 882 million streams. Despite the proven numbers and his sweep of other award shows, and a widespread expectation in the industry — The Weeknd received zero nominations for the 2021 Grammys and decided to take to Twitter to inquire about it.
“The Grammys remain corrupt,” The Weeknd wrote “You owe me, my fans, and the industry transparency.”
The Grammys remain corrupt. You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) November 25, 2020
The “In Your Eyes” singer also seemingly hinted that he and his team were preparing for a performance before receiving the news of the snub, writing that the lack of nominations meant he was being “uninvited.”
“Collaboratively planning a performance for weeks to not being invited?” The Weeknd continued. “In my opinion zero nominations = you’re not invited!”
Collaboratively planning a performance for weeks to not being invited? In my opinion zero nominations = you’re not invited!
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) November 25, 2020
According to published reports, a source alleges that the Weeknd’s shutout was a result of weeks of discussions about a possible performance at the January ceremony.
“There were many conversations between the Grammys and the Weeknd team about his performance slated for the 2021 Grammys,” the source reportedly said. “There was an ultimatum given resulting in a struggle over him also playing the Super Bowl that went on for some time and was eventually agreed upon that he would perform at both events… [The Recording Academy] had all these convos with the Weeknd team in the past month, and today on November 24th, the Weeknd had not one nomination and is now completely ignored by the Grammys.”
After news of fans and The Weeknd’s disapproval, Recording Academy Chief, Harvey Mason Jr., spoke out about the snub, noting that the decision had nothing to do with the upcoming Super Bowl performance, before adding that the nominees were decided prior to the announcement of the “Starboy” singer’s performance, adding that he empathizes with The Weeknd’s frustration after releasing “excellent” music.
“We understand that The Weeknd is disappointed at not being nominated. I was surprised and can empathize with what he’s feeling. His music this year was excellent, and his contributions to the music community and broader world are worthy of everyone’s admiration” Mason said in a statement. “We would have loved to have him also perform on the Grammy stage the weekend before [the Super Bowl],” he adds. “Unfortunately, every year, there are fewer nominations than the number of deserving artists … To be clear, voting in all categories ended well before The Weeknd’s performance at the Super Bowl was announced, so in no way could it have affected the nomination process,” Mason Jr says. “All Grammy nominees are recognized by the voting body for their excellence, and we congratulate them all.”
Despite the apparent damage control, it appears this controversy’s not going away anytime soon. The Weeknd’s manager, Sal Slaiby, also slammed “corrupt leaders” at the Grammys and demanded transparency.
“Corrupt leaders need to step aside. Enough hiding behind your desks,” Slaiby wrote. “We won’t tolerate or stay quiet. The time for change is now. We need transparency!!!!!!!”

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The Weeknd Receives Zero Grammy Nominations, Fans Left Befuddled

Nov 26, 2020 10:06am

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This week music’s premier association revealed their nominations and as always some folks were left with the struggle face. One performer’s fan base is making it clear that their favorite crooner was robbed.
On Tuesday the 63rd annual Grammy Award nominations were announced. As spotted on Complex The Weeknd wasn’t slotted for one award. Given that his masterfully crafted After Hours was one of the best soul projects to be released this year, the lack of nominations was perceived as an obvious snub. So much so his fans took to social media to express their frustration.
THE WEEKND WAS RIGHT THERE AND YOU DECIDED TO FUCKIBG CHOOSE YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY pic.twitter.com/qTpx8QyBmp
— Paolo is golden (@Ic3lad) November 24, 2020
The news also quickly picked up traction throughout the music world with some publications trying to identify why in the world Abel was not considered. Some outlets theorized that his team missed out on submitting the project by the deadline, which happened Frank Ocean back in 2016, but that was quickly disproven. Ironically the “Blinding Lights” singer had posted a tweet showing his fans for their support the day prior. “just wanted to thank the fans for committing to this journey with me. i love you guys so much, none of this is possible without ya’ll seriously. XO” he wrote.
Today he went on to vent his frustration and calling out The Grammys for being unprincipled. “The Grammys remain corrupt. You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…” Abel went on to spill the tea that he was scheduled to perform at the festivities which led him to believe his body of work was under consideration. “Collaboratively planning a performance for weeks to not being invited? In my opinion zero nominations = you’re not invited!”
The Weeknd is not the only one to call out the organization. 50 Cent has also called out the committee for “being out of touch”. The Recording Academy has yet to respond to the criticism.
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