Author: The Lyricyst

Cardi B has dismissed rumors suggesting that she and her husband Offset are facing financial difficulties and contemplating selling their luxurious Atlanta mansion. The Bronx-born rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to refute claims made by Icy Scoop News. According to Page Six, the outlet alleged that Cardi B and Offset were struggling to make payments on their Georgia property and were at risk of foreclosure. In her response, Cardi B sharply criticized the rumor, writing: “LMAOOO You bum bitches wish.” She clarified that the mansion, purchased in 2019 for $5 million, is now valued at $7 million.…

Kamala Harris has friends in high places, if her latest campaign rally is anything to go by. The Vice President held a presidential campaign rally on Tuesday at Georgia State University in Atlanta. With the VP being propelled into the pop cultural zeitgeist with coconut and Charli XCX memes, it should come as no surprise that Harris was able to count on two high-profile artists, Quavo and Megan Thee Stallion, to make appearances. Megan, 29, was up first, performing her hits “Girls in the Hood,” “Body,” and “Savage (Remix),” plus the Megan album breakout “Mamushi.” “I’m so happy to be…

A Los Angeles judge ruled on Friday that the young man accused of killing rapper PnB Rock during a 2022 robbery at Roscoe’s House of Chicken ’N Waffles remains unfit to stand trial, according to Rolling Stone. The judge stated that the accused still lacks the “necessary competency” to participate in legal proceedings. “The recommendation is that the previous orders remain,” Commissioner Bradford said. “The proceedings remain suspended, remediation continues.” This ruling comes after Los Angeles County jurors heard opening statements in the trial for PnB Rock’s murder. The unnamed teen, who was 17 at the time of the shooting,…

DJ Polo, famed for his collaboration with Kool G Rap, has reportedly passed away. The news of his death began circulating on July 27, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the hip-hop community. Eric B was among the first to pay tribute to DJ Polo, sharing a heartfelt post on Instagram. “My brother DJ POLO, we had some great times. You will never be forgotten. GODS speed,” he wrote, honoring his late friend and vowing to keep his memory alive. The comment section of Eric B’s post was filled with messages from other hip-hop icons. Posdnuos of De La Soul…

British singer PinkPantheress never aimed for fame when she began sharing her music on TikTok in 2020. Initially, she preferred to stay anonymous while focusing solely on her music. “Back then, I wasn’t trying to have an identity,” PinkPantheress told Complex. “I was just pushing the music. Being anonymous sparked curiosity, which made people want to know who I was.” During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, PinkPantheress used her time in isolation to experiment with her sound. The result was a distinctive style reminiscent of early 2000s pop, evident in viral tracks like “Pain” and “Passion.” “Being in…

Young Thug’s RICO trial has received a new judge, and with that, his attorney has asked that the incarcerated rapper be released from jail for the time being. Billboard reports that his attorney, Brian Steel, requested that Judge Paige Reese Whitaker allow Thugger to be released on bond and remain under house arrest until the jury lands on a verdict. “The most fundamental premise of our criminal justice system is that the criminally accused cannot be punished for an offense until the prosecution proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt,” Steel wrote in the filing. “In our society, liberty is the norm.” Judge…

Justin Timberlake’s attorney, Edward Burke Jr., has stated that the singer was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while impaired (DWI) in mid-June. Speaking to Page Six after a recent court hearing, Burke insisted that Timberlake should not have been charged with DWI. “The most important fact to know about this case is that Justin was not intoxicated and should not have been arrested for DWI,” Burke said. Timberlake was not required to attend the hearing. Burke pointed out that there were significant errors in the initial charging documents. He mentioned that one critical mistake was the lack…

Lil Baby has shared a tribute message following the shooting death of Chad Dillon, with whom he collaborated on the Seafood Menu Restaurant & Lounge in the Atlanta area. Per a report from FOX 5 Atlanta, Dillon, 33, was fatally shot in his vehicle on Tuesday afternoon. As of this writing, there was no word on potential suspects in the killing. Among Dillon’s other beloved ventures was The Boiler Seafood, not to mention numerous efforts aimed at giving back to his community. The Seafood Menu with Lil Baby held its grand opening in July of last year. “Damn big buddy…

Travis Scott, Gunna, and Central Cee all make appearances on Ice Spice’s just-released Y2K!, the four-time Grammy nominee’s debut album. The run-up to the 10-track, 23-minute release saw fans being given several key cuts in advance, including album opener “Phat Butt” and the Sean Paul-sampling “Gimmie a Light.” As previously reported, the latter was brought to life in an Evil Twins-directed music video featuring a familiar pink Range Rover formerly owned by Cam’ron. While no official public statements were made with regards to the memorable car’s video appearance, a source close to the production later confirmed to Complex that the…

Iggy Azalea has clarified that she is the sole parent to her son Onyx, following her split from Playboi Carti. In a recent episode of Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s “Dinner’s on Me” podcast, Azalea, 34, discussed her experience as a single mother. The rapper, who welcomed Onyx with Carti, 28, in June 2020, revealed that she has been raising her son alone since their breakup just four months after his birth. Azalea made it clear that she is not co-parenting, saying, “I’m very much a single mother, I’m very much the only parent. No disrespect, but I am not co-parenting, really.…