Logic’s Twitch Future Includes Blessing Rappers With Free Beats

Logic has ambitious plans for his post-rap career on Twitch. In an interview with Billboard, the Def Jam artist said he intends to do beat giveaways on the streaming platform with no strings attached.

“There’s some people on Twitch that like to do giveaways,” he divulged. “I wanna make beats for up-and-coming rappers on the spot and give it to them for free and if they take it, don’t charge them and don’t even take publishing.”

In terms of engaging with fans who aren’t MCs, Logic is excited about what he’ll be able to accomplish on Twitch. Having a higher barrier to entry will allow him to build with his supporters in a way he couldn’t on other social media platforms.

“I wanna connect with my fans in a way that I haven’t been able to in a long time because social media itself is so toxic,” he explained. “So by allowing me to now jump on Twitch where you have to pay to be able to comment, it’s not about the money. It’s about the fact that you really genuinely care and will pay so that we can engage with each other. Taking out certain negative keywords so that it’s a safe space.”

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According to Logic, having users sign up for subscriptions such as the $4.99 per month tier will harken back to the days of making a trip to the store to buy an artist’s CD. He wants his Twitch to become a go-to spot for his true fans as opposed to people with nothing more than a passing interest in his work.

“For me, that’s how I feel regarding Twitch,” he said. “If you really care, you’re not just gonna come there to hate. You’re gonna pay so that we can talk to each other.

On Friday (July 24), Logic released his sixth studio album No Pressure. Although rap retirements rarely stay true, he’s claimed it will be his final LP.

After announcing he’d be stepping away from the music industry, Logic revealed he signed a seven-figure deal with Twitch. Follow and subscribe to his channel on the video game streaming platform here.

GlokkNine Arrested For Attempted Second-Degree Murder

ORANGE COUNTY, FL – Florida-bred rapper GlokkNine — real name Jacquavius Smith — has been arrested.

According to Orange County Corrections Department, Smith was taken into custody on Friday night (July 24) at 6:28 p.m. local time and charged with attempted second-degree murder with a firearm. His bond has been set at $25,000.

Doja Cat Tests Positive For COVID-19 Months After Mocking People Scared Of The Virus......ohhh man wow!!

Doja Cat‘s pandemic life has had its fair share of twists and turns and now the 24-year-old “Say So” singer is revealing she tested positive for COVID-19.

In an interview with Capital XTRA on Friday (July 24), Doja detailed how she dealt with the virus.

“I stay home, I got COVID … honestly, I don’t know how this happens, but I guess I ordered something off of Postmates and I don’t know how I got it but I got it,” Doja told Capital XTRA’s Yinka and Shayna Marie. “I’m OK now, it was a 4-day symptom freak out but I’m fine now.”

Back in March, Doja took to Instagram Live for a session with fans where she denounced the virus and the pandemic itself.

“Bitch, I’m not scared of a coronavirus or the muthafuckin’ beer version of that shit,” she said. “I’m gonna get corona and then I’m gonna get a Corona, cause I don’t give a fuck about corona, bitch. It’s a flu!”

She added, “I’m not scared, Y’all are pussy, period. You just take some Mucinex and drink water and tea and sleep – that’s all you gotta do. Y’all are so scared of some damn corona. Y’all are so scared of corona that I need a Corona.”

Doja’s quarantine controversies have piled up since the pandemic began. On May 24, Doja took to Instagram to apologize after it was revealed that she was allegedly engaging in incel chat rooms making racist jokes. She also apologized for a 2015 song, “Dindu Nuffin,” named after a “pejorative term used to mock blacks that commit crimes, and the excuses that’s made for them.”

Fans attempted to cancel the singer with the #dojacatisoverparty hashtag after the song and video of her in the chat rooms resurfaced.

“I want to address what’s been happening on Twitter,” she wrote. “I’ve used public chat rooms to socialize since I was a child. I shouldn’t have been on some of those chat room sites, but I personally have never been involved in any racist conversations. I’m sorry to everyone that I offended.”

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#dojacat ain’t scared of no damn corona virus .

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She continued, “I’m a black woman. Half of my family is black from South Africa and I’m very proud of where I come from. As for the old song that’s resurfaced, it was in no way tied to anything outside of my own personal experience. It was written in response to people who often used that term to hurt me. I made an attempt to flip its meaning, but recognize that it was a bad decision to use in my music.

Skinnyfromthe9 Allegedly Shot — Goes Straight To Instagram

Skinnyfromthe9 was allegedly shot on Friday (July 24) but somehow managed to crawl on Instagram shortly after the incident.

Roughly 12 hours ago, the 24-year-old rapper shared a video clip to his private account which shows a police officer behind him, blue and red lights from the cruiser and Skinny laying facedown on the ground in just his boxers.

He wrote across the clip, “I just got shot.”

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#skinnyfromthe9

A post shared by skinnyfromthe9 (@skinny_blast) on Jul 24, 2020 at 9:27pm PDT

Some people started to hypothesize the incident was nothing but a publicity stunt, but Skinny’s management appeared to squash the chatter in a pair of follow-up posts captured by a Skinny fan page.

“Skinny is in the hospital we don’t know what’s going on he did get shot,” the first post read. “Pray for him. This is not a joke.”

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ohgod pray for him...

A post shared by skinnyfromthe9 (@skinny_blast) on Jul 24, 2020 at 9:34pm PDT

The next message read, “We got into a shootout. We’re fine. Skinny is in the hospital undergoing surgery. But everyone should be alright,” suggesting there were multiple people involved in the incident. RELATED NEWS YBN ALMIGHTY JAY UNDER SUSPICION FOR ALLEGEDLY ROBBING SKINNYFROMTHE9 OF $80K FEBRUARY 18, 2019 Skinny first gained notoriety in 2017 with the song “Love Blast.” The following year, he signed with L.A. Reid’s HITCO label and released his debut mixtape It’s An Evil World in November 2018. Last February, YBN Almighty Jay was suspected of robbing Skinny of a $40,000 chain, $20,000 Rolex and $20,000 in cash. Jay, who was filming a music video at the time, is allegedly seen on surveillance video approaching Skinny’s Range Rover with a member of his entourage and engaging in a brief struggle, then fleeing the scene. Jay was ultimately cleared in the felony theft case in March.

Courtney Bell is Back With Bars in His Latest Video “Pride”

Detroit artist Courtney Bell a well known lyricist, has been missing in action for about year. His return clearly indicates he has been putting pen to pad – expressing higher thoughts, of a conscious mind in his latest video for “Pride”. It looks like quarantine has awaken the sleeping giant Courtney Bell below.

The Teeta - hip hop artists from Austin Texas

As one of the premiere hiphop artists from Austin Texas, The Teeta's daring sense of style and ability to blend lyricism with bass heavy beats has undoubtedly become a force & is quickly gaining support from prominent and uprising hiphop outlets around the world. His brash delivery, clever wordplay, distinct beat selection, and fierce work ethic have amassed a cult following of fans all over the world.

Ladi Earth

Ladi Earth is a creator. She's vulgar and spiritual, complicated yet simple––understandIng the importance of balance. Her aura can best be described as a Ratchet Fairy Earth Goddess having raunchy-catchy lyrics that empowers you to be completely human.
While being comfortable experimenting with sound, releasing raw vibes to her audience, she encompasses a safe place for people to express their sexuality and be in tune with their bodies.
Her energy is very sexual, but also very liberating, creating a portal that allows the listener to be grounded and free in their life journey.
Ladi Earth currently has two EP's out on all platforms–– "Paused" and "Don't Ask Y". Her first ever EP "Earth Day", is on Soundcloud, along with a few singles including her debut song "Water" featuring Baby Blue, which appears on the Netflix original series, "Russian Doll". Follow Ladi Earth on social media and stream her music on all platforms. Check em out!

Tisakorean has been a part of a wave of new artists with Texas roots making a splash nationwide.

Tisakorean has always been a little different — from the words he says, to the clothes he wears, and, now, in the music he makes. The beats he creates are sparse and dissonant, creating a sound that's sort of detached from an era yet they'd sound just as at home on a mid-2000s Soulja Boy tape as they do in Triller and TikTok videos.





A certified viral sensation, Tisakorean has been a part of a wave of new artists with Texas roots making a splash nationwide. Synonymous with jigging and the #woahchallenge, the Houston native began to gain traction through his dance moves and successful singles (see last year's "Dip," which has more than 4 million plays on SoundCloud, and 2017's "Werkkk").
The 24-year-old entertainer connected with Chance The Rapper for their Murda Beatz-produced collaboration, "Groceries." Grateful for the opportunity, he found that working with the Coloring Book artist also provided some inspiration. As he puts it, the collaboration made him want to "go harder."


Check em out!

Krystall Poppin is a fresh and energetic rapper hailing from El Paso

Krystall Poppin is a fresh and energetic rapper hailing from El Paso, Texas. Her unique vocals and rhyme execution have helped her stand out from the current state of female rap. In 2019, Krystall spent the summer in Houston Texas to record her latest album "RAW GOLD HONEY", which peaked at #45 on iTunes album charts. 






Her sound is guaranteed to stay in mind at first listen with it's innovative bounce and energetic vibe. Fans around the country are hooked as they have watched her travel across the United States in a RV to promote her music and collaborate with other music industry professionals

Tribe Mafia, an American hip-hop duo

Tribe Mafia, an American hip-hop duo, is comprised of two talented individuals, Chinasa Broxton and Carlos Moore. Based out of Austin, TX, these "Hometown Heroes" hardly ever have a chance to stay home anymore. Tribe Mafia has had the opportunity to tour across the world to perform with rap legend Akon, land hit songs "Like Cola" on public radio and collaborate with a plethora of other well-known, emerging artists.
Tribe Mafia is well-known for making public appearances at local events and for their creative, high-energy performances they bring to each show. In addition to their amazing performances, Tribe Mafia is best known in the greater Austin hip-hop community for their quarterly "Tribe Mafia Listening Party". The group started the production of their "Listening Parties" to help build a platform for other upcoming artists to showcase their talent and network with individuals with a common interest in music.

Check em out!!!


They also had a Netflix show tryout! Check it below!
 

J. Cole Album Update Arrives Courtesy Of EarthGang's Olu

EarthGang member Olu recently participated in a Dreamville Records Instagram Live session and confirmed J. Cole’s sixth studio album is indeed on its way. He explained there’s been a slight delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Cole album is coming,” he said. “It’s in [U.S.] Customs [and Border Protection] right now. Cole album gotta get through [U.S.] Customs [and Border Protection] ’cause you know, corona.”

If anyone is wondering what U.S. Customs and Border Protection has to do rap albums, the organization is tasked with inspecting products, goods and more entering the U.S. to ensure banned agricultural products and counterfeit goods aren’t being imported.

As noted on the CBP’s official website, “U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal, state, and local agencies to support the whole-of-government effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep everyone safe.

!!NEW SPILLAGE VILLAGE/EARTHGANG/ J. COLE COMING SOON!! 🐻🔥👌🏾 pic.twitter.com/TrGstvEIEW

— LatiquA™ (@lalaailand95) July 12, 2020

Cole’s latest solo effort, KOD, arrived in 2018 and featured one sole “guest” spot from Cole’s alter-ego KiLL Edward. The project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with approximately 397,000 total album equivalent units sold in its first week.

Every Song From Pop Smoke's Posthumous Album Charts On Billboard Hot 100...DAaaaamnnn!!!

Pop Smoke’s Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon has taken over the Billboard charts. In addition to debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, all 19 tracks from the LP have charted on the latest Hot 100.

The late rapper earned the first Top 10 song of his career, reaching No. 6 with “For The Night” featuring DaBaby and Lil Baby. He narrowly missed a second Top 10 entry with his 50 Cent and Roddy Ricch-assisted cut “The Woo,” which entered at No. 11.

Two tracks released prior to the arrival of Pop’s posthumous album also attained new peak positions. “Dior” rose from No. 44 to No. 22 while “Make It Rain” with Rowdy Rebel re-entered the chart at No. 49, jumping up a few spots from its previous peak of No. 51.

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Every song from Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon charted in the Top 80 of the Hot 100. The outro, “Tunnel Vision,” was the lowest-charting entry at No. 79.

View the full list of Pop’s chart entries and stream the album below.

No. 6 – “For The Night” featuring DaBaby and Lil Baby
No. 11 – “The Woo” featuring 50 Cent and Roddy Ricch
No. 22 – “Dior” (new peak; up from No. 44)
No. 31 – “Got It on Me”
No. 34 – “Aim for the Moon” featuring Quavo
No. 37 – “Gangstas”
No. 39 – “44 Bulldog”
No. 41 – “Something Special”
No. 43 – “Yea Yea”
No. 44 – “Mood Swings” featuring Lil Tjay
No. 49 – “Make It Rain” featuring Rowdy Rebel (new peak; re-entry)
No. 52 – “What You Know Bout Love”
No. 54 – “Snitchin” featuring Quavo and Future
No. 55 – “Bad Bitch From Tokyo (Intro)”
No. 56 – “Enjoy Yourself” featuring Karol G
No. 57 – “Creature” featuring Swae Lee
No. 65 – “West Coast Shit” featuring Quavo and Tyga
No. 76 – “Diana” featuring King Combs
No. 79 – “Tunnel Vision (Outro)”

Fans Mercilessly Cancel Gillie Da Kid After He Screams 'All Lives Matter'

Veteran rapper, alleged Lil Wayne ghostwriter and Barstool Sports podcaster Gillie Da Kid did himself no favors amongst his Hip Hop base when he decided to blurt out “All Lives Matter” without warning in a video that surface on social media on Thursday (July 9).

The Philly representative decided to speak out against the Black Lives Matter movement because he says his opinion is always being sought out.

“So I keep getting the same questions: ‘Gillie, what don’t you give no game about Black Lives Matter?'” he huffed during opening of his social media announcement. “Because I don’t get into that shit, nigga. ALL lives matter, nigga. I don’t give a fuck if you white, black, blue, purple, brown, tangerine … nigga ALL lives matter. Y’all want a nigga to go out there head first and tell these muthafuckin’ white people ‘Black Lives Matter???’ But my Black life didn’t matter to the nigga that tried to execute me. To the nigga who shot me in my muthafuckin’ wrist, stomach and my foot. The nigga that tried to have my momma singing, ‘It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye.’ My Black life didn’t matter to that nigga! All the niggas I knew been shot by niggas!!!”

Gillie Da Kid says All Lives Matter. pic.twitter.com/QkarTXsBE2

— EAST FEED. (@eastfeed) July 10, 2020

The official Black Lives Matter movement was created in 2013 by Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Opal Tometi as means to combat the dispropriate police brutality amongst Black American citizens and the lack of accountability when it comes to prosecuting law enforcement. Never has it been outlined or specified in their speech that Black lives are more important than any other ethnicities. Catchphrases such as “All Lives Matter” and “Blue Lives Matter” started being touted after the Black Lives Matter organization officially formed. Their slogans are widely considered pejoratives towards the movement and exist only to disrupt the fight for social justice. The official Black Lives Matter website has also repeatedly affirmed its stance adjacent to motives of outside agitators and casual supporters. Statistic-gathering departments such as the Bureau of Justice consistently put out factual numbers showing crime is motivated by opportunity and proximity throughout segregated communities while sites like Reuters have been working around the clock to debunk false data that prop up the “black-on-black crime” narrative.

If you add up all the crime, it means 94.6% of black people don't commit ANY crime in a given year and 95.8% of white people don't get arrested.

So why are black people considered to be criminals?

Because you're racist, Karen.

— michaelharriot (@michaelharriot) June 4, 2020

Yet, fact-checking was seemingly beneath Gillie during his rant.

“And what about my muthafuckin’ nieces and nephews who half-Black and half-White?” he continued. “Only 50 percent of their lives matter, nigga? And I understand the whole Black Lives movement … ‘we been oppressed … we been done wrong …’ Nigga, we do more wrong to each other, nigga. We do more wrong to each other than anybody.”

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Joe Budden Doesn’t Give Gillie Da Kid Slack For ‘All Lives Matter’ Rant

Gillie Da Kid, who helms his own Barstool Sports podcast Million Dollaz Worth of Game alongside Wallo267, was recently forced to confront a newly surfaced video in which he utters the highly controversial phrase “All Lives Matter,” one he said is years old.

“So, I keep getting the same question, ‘Gillie, you always giving up game. Why you don’t ever give no game on Black Lives Matter?'” he said in the clip. “‘Cause I don’t get to that shit, nigga. All Lives Matter, nigga. I don’t give a fuck if you White, Black, blue, purple, brown, tangerine, NIGGA, All Lives Matter.”

But Joe Budden doesn’t care how long ago it was — he made it clear Gillie isn’t getting a pass during Episode 361 of The Joe Budden Podcast. After replaying Gillie’s comments, Budden says, “Oh so you don’t understand it?”

He then proceeds to play Gillie’s response to the backlash he faced last week.

“Woke up to a bunch of text messages today,” Gillie said. “‘Gillie, you trending No. 2 in the world.’ Oh, I see you bitches tried to put smut on my name.”

Budden replies, “No, you did that.”

The Gillie recording continues, “Y’all tried to poach something I said four years ago to try to act like it was in today’s climate. When I said that, white people weren’t even saying that at that time. Shout out to Black Lives Matter movement.”

Budden interjects, “Why?” as Gillie’s words continue to play: “I support y’all.” The former Slaughterhouse MC says, “No you don’t.”

With the swift click of a button, Budden stops the recording and is reluctant to listen to anymore, although he does play it for a few more seconds before bringing it to a halt.

As Budden’s co-hosts Jamil “Mal” Clay, Rory Farrell and Parks Vallely debate the topic, Budden refuses to give Gillie a pass.

“Yeah, I’m not caping for this nigga, man,” he says. “This nigga says and does a lotta stupid, doofy, goofball shit and ever since he got that Barstool deal, it’s amplified. I’m not dignifying any conversation about the response to Black Lives Matter being it should matter to black people.

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“You’ve missed the point. And if you’re not bright enough to get the point, then what the fuck are you talking about the point for?”

Budden’s comments come around the 2-hour and 16-minute mark. Watch the full conversation above.