The wait is over. Cardi B finally unleashes one of the year’s most anticipated albums, Invasion of Privacy.
Bardi’s long-awaited debut features the 5x-platinum chart-topper “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” and “Bartier Cardi” with 21 Savage, which was recently certified platinum.
The 13-track set boasts a star-studded lineup, including Chance the Rapper, SZA, YG, Kehlani, Migos, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin, with production from Boi-1da, Frank Dukes, Vinylz, Cheeze Beatz, 30 Roc, and J. White Did It.
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It’s been a long time coming. In September, the former “Love & Hip Hop” star explained the doubts associated with her debut. “I’m a little nervous to put the project out, but I think it’s gonna do pretty good,” she told The Associated Press. “It’s a lot of pressure on me. Everybody is waiting to see what I’m gonna have next and it’s like, I hope people love it. But I have confidence. I’m really good.”
Last year, Bardi also opened up about her lack of privacy due to fame. “I cannot turn my life back around. I’m already a public figure, I’m famous,” she told Rolling Stone. “It’s like, I might as well keep it going, might as well make the money. People are always going to talk shit — I cannot make myself un-famous.”
The rumored mom-to-be will celebrate the album’s release with a performance on “SNL” this weekend. She will also share hosting duties with Jimmy Fallon on Monday’s “Tonight Show,” and perform at Coachella on April 15 and 22.
Shortly after premiering “A$AP Forever,” A$AP Rocky delivers a mind-bending video for the Moby-inspired banger.
The Dexter Navy-directed visual is a quick-paced journey through New York. Using creative directorial cuts and transitions, Flacko travels through the city, appearing on billboards, rooftops, bedrooms, bridges, and television screens.
“I put New York on the map,” he raps while traversing the Empire State. Later, he floats while Moby’s voice pops up in the background. This leads to a psychedelic ending, featuring Flacko in a gravity-defying trance. “In my dreams, I’m dying all the time,” sings Moby, before a car crash closes out the clip.
Moby’s singing is sampled from the electronic DJ’s “Porcelain” off 1999’s Play. “the new ASAP Rocky track A$AP Forever is based around ‘porcelain,'” tweeted Moby, who makes a cameo as a ghostly figure.
A$AP Rocky premiered the track during a film-like medley on “The Tonight Show,” where he also debuted “Distorted Records.”
Both songs are expected to appear on Flacko’s next album, reportedly called Testing. It will be his first full-length release since 2015’s At.Long.Last.A$AP.
Azealia Banks hits the runway with the release of her fashion-inspired anthem “Anna Wintour.”
The dance floor-ready bop is not just a celebration of the Vogue editor-in-chief. It’s also a celebration of love. “I feel in love, babe,” she sings. “I really know that your love is enough / I’m so lucky you found me the day I needed love.”
Banks also drops some rhymes on this track, breaking down her “clones” and “side show” competition. “En vogue, I do what you can’t know,” she raps. “I’m runway, you know they a side show / I’m first page, the main stage as I pose / The one dame, the one name that y’all know.”
Banks hopes the song becomes the “gay wedding anthem of summer 2018.” “I can just imagine everyone walking down the aisle to this joint!” she said.
Banks, who recently pled guilty in her longstanding “boob-biting” case, is prepping the release of her upcoming album, Fantasea II: The Second Wave.
Larry Krasner, the Philadelphia District Attorney, is not just backing Meek Mill’s request to be released on bail; the Philly D.A. has even filed a motion about it to the Supreme Court, according to Billboard.
Krasner explains his stance further in the motion. The D.A. “does not oppose defendant’s application to the extent he requests release on bail pending the current proceedings, but opposes all other requested relief at this time,” according to the report.
The motion follows Judge Genece Brinkley’s latest decision in the case. Earlier this week, she denied the rapper’s request to be released on bail. Now, the Maybach Music Group MC’s fate rests in the hands of the Supreme Court, instead of Brinkley’s.
Meek Mill’s lawyer Joe Tacopina celebrated Krasner’s position. “We are encouraged by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s steadfast stance in not opposing Meek Mill’s release on bail at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court level while the current legal proceedings continue, even in light of Judge Brinkley’s vindictive and erroneous decision,” he said.
Krasner has made similar statements in the past. Last month, he said that there was a “strong likelihood” his conviction would be overturned due to the Philadelphia Police Department’s corruption scandal.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf also co-signed Krasner’s initial statements last month. “I support D.A. Larry Krasner’s position in the case of Robert Williams (Meek Mill),” he tweeted. “Our criminal justice system is in need of repair. That’s why my admin has made efforts to invest in programs that divert individuals from the system, improve public safety, and promote fairness. But more needs to be done.”
Recently, Meek Mill’s mother wrote a letter to Lady Justice, explaining her frustrations. “The District Attorney and Governor Wolf had the courage to say let my son out of prison due to this injustice,” she wrote. “You’ve taken his innocence and abused his pride. He’s suffered loss of family and freedom. No human being should know his truths and be accosted by lies and false judgment under your shelter.”
On the eve of her debut album Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B opens up. The Bronx bombshell sits down with Beats 1’s Ebro Darden to talk about her long-awaited LP, pregnancy rumors, and much more.
The poolside chat includes a portion concerning her rumored bundle of joy. “People just gotta tune in a little bit on my album,” she said. “They will know a little bit more. I can’t address all the rumors and everything. I have been so open to people about myself, people cannot expect me to open up about everything. Certain things have to be private. You cannot invade my damn privacy. I’m not a damn animal at the zoo, that you just could see everything. No. People will find out more. If it arrive, or if it don’t arrive, then you’re gonna know what the fuck’s going on.”
Nicki Minaj also comes up during the interview. Cardi maintains that they have no beef, despite online speculation. “It’s really internet made-up,” she says. “I feel like fans and people want to see that happen because it’s really entertaining. I ain’t even gonna front. When Nicki and Remy was beefing, everybody was tuning in like, ‘What’s next?’ But I don’t have time for that. If you ain’t fucking my man or if you not taking my money from me, you not stopping my money, I don’t give a fuck about you.”
Later, she explains how they didn’t film a scene together in “MotorSport” because of their schedules. However, that doesn’t mean there’s a real beef, she insists. “I heard she couldn’t shoot that day,” she explained. “People made a lot of theories. What is it that people expect me to do or say? I already said she’s an amazing artist, paid my respect to her, I did videos before jamming to her songs. What do people expect? Y’all want me to say something bad…I’m not falling for that.”
Elsewhere during the interview, Cardi addressed ghostwriting claims, Lauryn Hill’s approval, and her new fashion line. See additional quotes from the lengthy interview below. The full interview airs drops tonight via Beats 1.
On “Be Careful” Co-Writer Pardison Fontaine: “My boy Pardison, I heard that record. We was chillin’. I heard it and I was like, ‘Yo, I love this record.’ It was just one verse. I was like, ‘This shit is crazy.’ I told him, ‘I really want this record. We need to work on this record. I want it for me.’ He said, ‘Why not? Go ahead. Take it. Just make sure you kill it. Matter of fact, I want to be with you when you do the record.’ I wanted that record. It’s not the most important from all my songs, but when I hear the song, I be really crying. It means so much. It gets me angry, sad, and women are going to relate.”
On Whether “Be Careful” is About Offset: “I wasn’t talking about Offset. I was just talking about things I relate to, that have happened to me…I heard the record before I even was in love with Offset…At first, we liked each other but we was very protective because people put things in your ear. I had to protect my heart. But then, I gave in. Just love. Let’s love each other.”
On Lauryn Hill’s Approval: “We was really nervous about [it]…If she didn’t approve it, it’s a no-go. She approved it. She had to hear the record to approve it or not. Not only was I relieved, but I was like, I cannot believe Lauryn Hill approved this record. I don’t care about anybody else. This is Lauryn Hill. For her to approve it, it’s the biggest stamp to it. Nobody can talk shit about this record to me. The sensei approved it.”
On Her Fashion Line: “Fashion Nova gave me an opportunity to design what I like, what I want to put out. I’m gonna put out a line with them, a little somethin’ somethin’. I’m collabbin’ with them for the fall. It’s gonna be great because it’s what I like…They’ve been rocking with me from the beginning. On top of that, Fashion Nova is big. I know a lot of people can’t afford expensive-ass shit…So everything is gonna be affordable. I want people to look good and high end with a good budget price. That’s the perfect opportunity.”
DJ Esco shows off his speed. The self-proclaimed Coolest DJ in the World unleashes the video for his latest single “Bring It Out,” featuring Future and O.T. Genasis.
The GT Films Production finds EscoMoeCity racing against a runner for O.T.’s car’s pink slip. The confident DJ even gives his opponent a head start, before beating him in the footrace with ease.
But cops arrive before DJ Esco could even celebrate. Another footrace ensues, this time with a copper. Showing off his speed once again, the Coolest DJ in the World evades an arrest and taunts the slowpoke po-po.
In between scenes, DJ Esco, Future, and O.T. flex inside of a neon-colored studio. “I’m ’bout to bring it out,” raps Hndrxx. “We don’t talk back to no cops, we just air you out.”
“Bring It Out” is the latest single off DJ Esco’s recently-released mixtape, Kolorblind. Aside from Pluto and O.T., the effort also features Nas, Young Thug, and ScHoolboy Q.
Safaree Samuels may know at least one of his alleged armed robbers, according to a new report.
Shawn Harewood, one of the men arrested in connection with the robbery, once took a photo with Safaree and his then-girlfriend, Nicki Minaj, TMZ reports. They reportedly took the photo at a Queens nightclub for Safaree’s birthday in 2011 or 2012.
Sources say that Safaree and Harewood are longtime friends who’ve known one another since SB was 14. However, insiders say they haven’t spoken since Safaree and Nicki’s breakup.
Police arrested Harewood and another man, Jonathan Ricketts, for the alleged armed robbery following a pursuit over the George Washington Bridge from New Jersey to New York. It’s unclear whether there is any connection between Safaree and Ricketts at press time.
Safaree claims that he was robbed at gunpoint on Monday morning. He said the perpetrators stole $183,000 in cash and jewelry. During an emotional interview with Angie Martinez, he said he didn’t know who robbed him. Later, however, he added: “I definitely feel like it’s someone I know who has something to do with it.”
The 15-year-old MC launched an onslaught of insults aimed at the controversial “Gummo” rapper. The fiery video followed his claims of a rejected collaboration and that she “blew up for beating her mom” on Instagram.
Popping up on Instagram Live, Bhad Bhabie denied his allegations. “I never asked you to be on no fucking song and I know my label didn’t ask you for no fucking song, you little fucking weirdo,” she said. “Get the fuck out of here. Go do something with yourself, bitch.”
Raising her voice, Bhad Bhabie also issued a stern warning. “I will ruin your whole life and anybody in your life,” she said. “I’ll ruin everything for you. You’re scary. You’re a pussy. You got beat up at the airport. You’ll never see nobody in person ’cause you’re a scary-ass bitch. Scary-ass, lil’-ass boy.”
It didn’t end there. The “Cash Me Ousside” sensation also went on to credit Trippie Redd for 6ix9ine’s success. “I wouldn’t be shit if I didn’t beat my mother? Bitch, you would not be shit if Trippie didn’t put you on that song with him,” she added, referencing “POLES1469.” “You would not be shit without Trippie Redd,” she continued. “That boy made you. You’re his fucking child. You’re his son.”
First, bad blood began when someone asked if Bhad Bhabie would ever record a collaboration with 6ix9ine. “only if by song u mean restraining order,” she responded. 69 replied with his own account of the situation on Instagram: “I denied this girl a song…and now she’s mad lol.”
Bhad Bhabie is no stranger to beef. In January, the rising star also dissed Iggy Azalea on “Hi Bich (Remix).” Meanwhile, 6ix9ine’s been feuding with an array of people, including The Game, Trippie Redd, YG, and two men at LAX.
Cardi B is no Floppy B. The bronx bombshell just earned herself another platinum plaque. Late last month, “Bartier Cardi” surpassed the 1 million units earned mark.
The Recording Industry Association of America awarded her 21 Savage-assisted song a gold certification in February. On March 30, the flashy Invasion of Privacy single earned a platinum plaque.
A proud Bacardi celebrated the new certification with a series of screaming emojis on Twitter. “Foreal,” she added. “yaaaaayyyyy!! Made my day ..Floppy B.”
Cardi B’s platinum plaques keep coming. Last month, she also earned a 2x-platinum certification for her Bruno Mars collaboration “Finesse” and a 3x-platinum plaque for her G-Eazy and A$AP Rocky collab, “No Limit.” Meanwhile, “Bodak Yellow” is a 5x-platinum chart-topper.
More accolades could be on the way. Cardi B just released the heartbreaking “Be Careful” and flossy “Drip” with Migos.
Cardi B’s debut album Invasion of Privacy drops at midnight. She will perform on “SNL” this weekend and co-host “The Tonight Show” on Monday.
JAY-Z isn’t a fan of President Donald Trump, but he is optimistic about America’s future. In the latest snippet from David Letterman’s “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction,” the Roc Nation boss explains why he’s hopeful.
“I think it’s actually a great thing,” he said. “What he’s forcing people to do is have a conversation and people to band together and work together.”
Race plays an important role in the discussion. “[Trump] is bringing out an ugly side of America that we wanted to believe was gone,” he added. “It’s still here and we still gotta deal with it. We have to have tough conversations, talk about the N-word, and talk about why white men are so privileged in this country.”
Letterman “completely” agrees with Hov’s assessment. The host also adds: “We don’t need any more evidence. Is he a racist, is he not a racist? I’m tellin’ you, [if] you’re having a debate over whether a guy’s a racist, chances are that guy’s a racist.”
Jigga has spoken about Trump several times within the last year. In September, he called the president a “joke” and said he was not “fearful” of the future. “Usually, when things are darkest, then light is on its way,” he added.
By January, Hov called Trump a “superbug.” “You don’t take the trash out. You keep spraying whatever over it to make it acceptable,” he said. “As those things grow, you create a superbug. Then now we have Donald Trump, the superbug.”
Tyga doubles up with a cinematic video for two tracks off his latest album Kyoto.
The clip, which T-Raww self-directed with Arrad, begins with “Hard2Look.” King Gold Chains is pensive in the brooding visual, where he reflects on life by the fire. Soon, that flame transitions into another video.
“Train 4 This” immediately follows that shift. The boxing-themed clip finds Tyga training for a boxing match, while his tearful girl watches TMZ-like rumors about him on television. The emotional clip ends with T-Raww kissing his girl by the boxing ring.
With SremmLife 3 on the way, Rae Sremmurd unleashes yet another track off their triple album. This time, Slim Jxmmi teams up with Swae Lee and Pharrell on “Chanel” off his solo project Jixmtroduction. The fashion-inspired anthem finds the brothers spoiling their ladies with high-end designer goods.
Uncle Jxm and Swae Lee inject their trademark swag, while Jxmmi supplies the irresistible hook: “Take her to Chanel ’cause she fine.” Skateboard P comes through with a high-pitched, Mickey Mouse-inspired flow, and shouts out Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld.
Executive produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, SremmLife 3 will consist of Slim Jxmmi’s Jixmtroduction, Swae Lee’s Swaecation, and Rae Sremmurd’s SR3MM, with appearances from The Weeknd, Future, Travis Scott, Young Thug, and Zoë Kravitz.
“Chanel” follows a trio of singles from the Sremm brothers—Jxmmi’s solo single “Brxnks Truck,” Swae Lee’s “Hurt to Look,” and Rae Sremmurd’s “Powerglide” featuring Juicy J.
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