When Meek Mill Tries to Bring own Champagne Papi…

Last night, the walls of celebrity social media came tumbling down. First it was Nicki vs. Taylor Swift, then Perez Hilton started throwing shots at Beyonce and THEN Meek Mill decided to put Drake on blast via Twitter.

Stop comparing drake to me too…. He don’t write his own raps! That’s why he ain’t tweet my album because we found out! 😁

— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) July 22, 2015

First of all, WHO EVER COMPARED MEEK TO DRAKE? No one. Ever. On a scale of 1 to Drake…Meek doesn’t even place! But beyond that, this allegation took everyone by surprise. We as Drake fans, and listeners of hip hop had to process this information. The rap genre is heavily based on your ability to write your own music. Hip hop has always structured it’s songs on personal life experiences that only the rapper can convey. So when Meek Mill outed Drake’s “ghost writer,” Quentin Miller, Twitter had no choice but to respond.

Amen and Rico both would’ve been skipped songs if Drake wasn’t on them hoes

— jizzles (@OGBEARD) July 22, 2015

Due to my strong bias towards Drake I had to prove to myself that Meek was wrong based on what we know about Drake’s music and not based on my personal loyalty. When you piece together all of Drake’s work from So Far Gone to If You’re Reading This, you’ve seen his personal progression as a rapper, you know his weaknesses and all of his strengths. Drake has based part of his musicality on pushing way past personal in terms of his lyrics. Just like any art form, Hip hop ceases to exist without one taking a bite from another.

Basically, what I am saying is I do believe Drake writes his own music (he’s even been known to write for other artist) I also believe that every now and then he may draw inspiration from other contributors. The real issue here isn’t even about Drake’s penmanship, there’s some real tea we’re missing as to why Meek went off on Twitter Last night? What did Drake do to you Meeky Millz? Was he hitting up your girl Nicki or what?

In the meantime, let me offer some wise words to Mr. Mill… maybe you should invest in a ghost writer to further your career…because I’m tired of hearing you scream, “Hold up wait a minute…”

Just to validate everything I said…These are Noah “40” Shebib’s (Drake’s producer) thoughts…

No one can question my involvement in drakes career. We have come a long way together. So let me start by putting something into perspective — Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015

I can’t count the hours that myself and drake have spent writing producing and recording music. Let’s just say… 5000 hours…

— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015

I’ve spent maybe 30 min in a studio with Q. Nice enough guy, very talented…

— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015

Theres countless number ones and songs drake has written for others never mind himself, thats the funny part lol!

— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015

so if someone wants to be upset that drake made a great album, go for it, get mad all day lol! but don’t ever question my brothers pen.

— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015

“Energy” by Drake [New Video]

Okay so Drake released his first video since…well, it’s been over a year. (I would know)  Drake hasn’t done many public interviews, video releases, etc. since 2013, so just imagine how hard it is trying to be a dedicated fan of his. But the wait is over because he finally blessed us with more content, releasing the visual for his song “Energy.” I’ve probably watched it 5 times already and I can’t seem to hit the nail on the head. For one thing if you notice that you’re seeing a lot of Drake, you aren’t crazy…he has stuck his face on every relevant person in pop culture, from Floyd Mayweather to Kanye West, Barack Obama, Oprah…you name it! Many YouTube critics are saying Drake is representing all celebrities who face exceptional criticism on a day to day. I’m still not sure what message he’s trying to get across, but I enjoyed watching.

P.S. Look at Drake’s ideal family… All he has to do is replace that lady with me for it to be 100% accurate. 

Watch the full video below. 

https://vid.me/e/x9MI?stats=1&tools=1

Reasons Why You Can’t Get Enough of Riley Curry [Watch Here]

In last night’s post game interview, Stephen Curry (point guard for the Golden State Warriors) recapped his amazing journey through the 2015 Western Conference Championship, but his 2-and-a-half year old daughter stole the show AGAIN!!!

Last week it appeared that Steph faced some criticism after bringing his daughter out, but I personally found every moment of young Riley Curry enjoyable and I hope to see more of her as Golden State takes on the Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Finals.

Here are all the reasons why America loves Riley Curry (in case you were wondering).

1. She’s never afraid to tell us all how she feels.

“That’s too loud daddy. Be quiet” – Riley Curry 

2. She loves Drake just as much as the rest of us. 

“Wayyyyy Up. I feel blessed.” – Riley Curry 

3. Postgame interviews bore her too. 

*yawns* 

New Music Heating Up This Summer

It’s that time of year again! If you haven’t been outside and enjoyed the sun, don’t worry these new songs should heat things up. Every summer I look forward to new music, new releases and new artist. Why? I’m not sure, but it’s something about the warm weather that makes great hits. Here’s to the newest releases that are starting to shape the sound of Summer 2k15.

“James Joint (Interlude)” by Rihanna

This may only be an interlude from RiRi’s up and coming album but I’m in love with sweet and sultry elements of her voice (which is a first). According to Rihanna the “[album]” is soulful and aggressive.” If this is a sneak peak for more to come then I’m excited.

“My Way [Remix] ft. Drake” by Fetty Wap

So far I haven’t heard a Fetty Wap song that I didn’t love, but the addition of Drizzy is just an added bonus.

“Do It Again ft. Chris Brown & Tyga” by Pia Mia

This song sings Summer. Warm beat. Up tempo. Club hit. Just Listen and you’ll know why it’s stuck in my head.

“Play No Games ft. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign” by Big Sean

This song has been out for a few month, but it’s one we need to carry over for the Summer. It’s the perfect “riding in the car” song. I love it. I’ll definitely be listening to it for a few more months. It also features  the 1988 “Piece of My Love” by Guy, so you know it’s bomb!!

You Could Be Big As Madonna…?

Okay, Madonna has done it again. She’s always planting her lips on someone and changing their lives forever. Last time her mouth was used as a weapon, Britney Spears was the target and we all remember what happened next: Britney went on a downward spiral, a near psychotic breakdown, and she ended up with a bald head to top it off. Last night, she decided to suck the life out of Drake (the love of my life :D) Oh lord! She needs to be stopped. But it gets better… Drake looked disgusted! It took him a minute to recover, but hopefully he’s gained strength since the incident last night at Coachella. Now Drake said he appeared disgusted because of the taste of her lipstick…Yeah Drizzy, we know she didn’t taste that great it’s okay. Maybe someday we’ll all be as big as Madonna 😀 😀 but until then, we’ll just continue to enjoy Drake’s reaction to her kiss.

A Journey Through Drake’s New… Album/Mixtape?

Thursday night was just like any other week night. I was on my computer laying across my bed, working on school work while simultaneously scrolling through twitter. Somewhere in the midst of refreshing my timeline, Drake decided to drop a mixtape. Just like that my normal Thursday night transformed into an unforgettable moment in Hip-Hop music. Now, to understand how significant this story is, you have to understand how invested I am in Drake. Some call it an obsession, but in reality its a mere appreciation for legendary music. Okay, I may refer to Drake as my husband every now and then, and I may be able to recite every lyric off of any album he’s released, but that doesn’t mean I have a problem or anything…right? Alright, it’s debatable! Obsession is a bit harsh, so let’s just call it a “deep admiration.”

Anyways, I frantically start searching the internet for this “said album.” I must have seemed stressed out because half of my contacts started texting me the link to soundcloud, and my roommate was trying to help me find it on iTunes. Eventually I get ahold of the mixtape “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late,” and before I know it, it get’s deleted from the internet, forcing me to preview it on iTunes. Now you know, If I preview it on iTunes, naturally I am going to buy it — because it’s Drake! Just like that, I become the new owner of a 17 track Drizzy compilation. I listened to it back and fourth, deeply analyzing and picking apart the lyrics until I realized that it was 4:00am and I had an 8:00am to go to the next morning.

At first it seemed to be unclear if his new body of work was an album or a mixtape. Some fans noticed that “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” was released on the sixth year anniversary of Drake’s last mixtape, “So Far Gone.” Other media sources speculated that this release was a last minute attempt to fulfill his 4 album contract with Cash Money Records so that when it was time to leave the label with Lil Wayne he would be more than ready. Whether we classify it as a mixtape or an album, we can classify it as a very interesting outlook on the current status of his life. I’ve listened to it straight through about four times and I can’t help but think Drake is coming from an even darker place than before. After hearing songs like “Legend,” and “Now & Forever” he seems to be referencing death a lot. Saying, “If I die I’m a legend” and “I’m afraid I’mma die before I get where I’m going.” Not to mention the title and cover artwork resemble a suicide note. Drake also raps about the uncertainty of his future and where life is going to take him. This mixtape definitely reminds me of a paranoid continuation of his last album, “Nothing Was The Same.” Nevertheless, this body of work doesn’t disappoint. Drake always manages to keep us surprised and entertained because we never really know what to expect from him. Sometimes he’s happy Drizzy, other times he’s singing-in-love-with-stripper’s Champagne Papi, and then there’s the anxious gotta-lot-of-enemies Drake, all of which we love.

No More Stuntin’ Like His Daddy? Lil’ Wayne Wants Out

“But they never cross, Cash Money still a company and Weezy the boss…” at least that was the case in 2006. Fast forward about nine years, and there lies trouble in YMCMB paradise. This week, rapper, Lil’ Wayne has officially filed a lawsuit asking a judge to release him from Cash Money Records.

According to TMZ, Wayne feels that Birdman and Cash Money Records violated his contract, withholding about ten million dollars from him for his delayed album “The Carter V.” Sources also told TMZ that Wayne was supposed to receive $8 million in advance and another $2 million after the album was completed. However, he has yet to receive any earnings. Because Cash Money is refusing to pay, Wayne claims he is entitled to leave.

Obviously, Lil Wayne doesn’t just want out, he also wants $51 million, along with the copyrights to all Young Money recordings, including Drake and Nicki Minaj.

Don’t you just remember when all was well with the YMCMB family? Lil’ Wayne and Birdman used to share such sweet kisses and Wayne was “stunting'” like his daddy, while rapping about “getting paid…” We never thought we would see the day when the “father and son” split.

Rest In Peace Young Money Cash Money Billionaires. You will be missed.