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KashCPT Taps Blxckie for ‘DENIMS’

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KashCPT Taps Blxckie for ‘DENIMS’

Cape Town rapper and songwriter Kelsey Minaar, better known by his stage name KashCPT, recently released the video for his latest single titled ‘DENIMS,’ featuring blazing Durban rapper Blxckie. The trap banger features a smooth hook from Somnyama and ferociously spit verses from Kash.

The video is prison-themed, shot in Cape Town, and directed by Taun Visser, on the song the rapper’s cadence spots an uncanny resemblance to American rapper, Lil Baby‘s.

‘DENIMS‘ is coming nine months after his last single, ‘ops’, and has amassed already 15,000 views.  Enjoy the video below.

M.I Abaga Announces New Music After Wedding Announcement

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M.I Abaga Announces New Music After Wedding Announcement

Looks like M.I Abaga walked into the studio and will likely jump on stage before walking down the aisle. Off the back of announcing his impending marriage to longtime lover, Eniola Mafe, the Veteran rapper has announced new music for his fans, Via on his Official Twitter account @MI_Abaga, on April 5, 2022.

The self-acclaimed “Daddy of African rap“‘ via the tweet,  posited that his forthcoming album and eleventh studio project will be one of the best not just in his career but in African music history. Claiming the album might win a Grammy.

That might seem like a lofty claim as global superstar Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos‘ album just lost two grammy nominations on Sunday night. Abaga would have to do a whole lot if he is serious about bagging that shiny Gramophone plaque for African rap.

Nevertheless, the album that was apparently halted by the wedding plans will be titled ”The Guy,’ MI had announced on rapper, Ikechukwu’s podcast. You can read the announcement Tweet below.

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Coi Leray Voices Displeasure Over ‘Blick Blick’ Video

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Coi Leray Voices Displeasure Over ‘Blick Blick’ Video

24-year-old Republic Records signee, rapper Coi Leray revealed on her HIpHopDX Rising Star interview that she was a bit disappointed by her performance in the video for her hit collaboration with Nicki Minaj.

Despite massive applauds from fans and her industry peers alike, including the featured Nicki Minaj, Leray said she could have done way better in the video if only she did not have to deal with a fractured knee throughout the video shoot.

“I did all that Dancing on a fractured knee,” Coi Leray wrote in part. “I gotta get minor surgery on it but I do physical therapy to maintain it for now. I wanted to go 10x harder with the choreo but it looks so good for a fractured patella,” the rapper revealed.

Despite her reservations, the rapper admitted that she enjoyed wearing a wig for the first time on set and also enjoyed working with Minaj.

The song has since peaked at number 37 on The Billboard Hot 100 chart, heer second-highest performance on the chart, and the video amassed 11.7 million views on Youtube in no time. Leray’s debut album is right around the corner, the al titled ‘Trendsetter‘ and will drop on April 8, 2022.

Coi Leray Drops ‘Blick Blick’ Video with Nicki Minaj

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Coi Leray Drops ‘Blick Blick’ Video with Nicki Minaj

American rapper and singer, Coi Leray had earlier tapped Trinidad-American Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj for what is probably the biggest collaboration of Leray’s career on the song titled ‘Blick Blick.‘ The Boston rapper has since dropped the visuals for the song which peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The uber-colorful video features rainbow backdrop scenes quite similar to the video of Nicki and Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s smash hit ‘Fefe,’ The video was uploaded to Leray’s Youtube channel on March 22, 2022, and is already sitting on 11.7 million views.

A great achievement for the rapper and trapper who was featured on the last edition of the XXL Freshman list and just announced that her debut album will drop in two days (April 8, 2022) and it features a bunch of A-list artists.

You can watch the behind-the-scenes visuals from the video shoot below. To watch the official video, click here.

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Coi Leray Reveals Star-Studded Feature List for Her Debut Album

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Coi Leray Reveals Star-Studded Feature List for Her Debut Album

American rapper, singer, and songwriter, Coi Leray Collins, mononymously known as Coi Leray, has revealed the list of features that will be on her forthcoming debut album. The rapper’s debut album which is titled ‘Trendsetter,’ was announced in March. The album will be the Boston, Massachusetts rapper’s first project since her 2020 debut E.P., ‘Now or Never.’

The rapper who is, legendary hip-hop promoter, Benzino’s daughter, revealed that the album slated to be released on April 8, 2022, will feature guest appearances from some of the Industry’s best and biggest artists.

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The announcement photograph posted on her Instagram featured the following names; Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj, O-Block‘s finest trapper Lil Durk, Highbridge trapper A-Boogie, Soul singer H.E.R., Chicago Drill pioneer Chief Keef, Lil Tecca, Young Bleu, G Herbo, Brooklyn spitter Young M.A whom Leray has been often compared to, Pooh Shiesty, Superstar DJ Mustard, Fivio Foreign and Indian-Canadian rapper NAV.

This announcement is coming just after her big collaboration ‘Blick Blick,’ with self-acclaimed Queen of Rap; Nicki Minaj. The song peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, making it the 24-year-old’s second-highest performing song on the chart.

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Medikal Marks his 28th Birthday with Dope Photos

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Medikal Marks his 28th Birthday with Dope Photos

Samuel Adu Frimpong, popularly known as Medikal, is a Ghanaian hip hop musician born to Portia Lamptey and James Frimpong in Sowutuom, a suburb of Accra.

Medikal has shared some dope photos of himself on IG as he marks his 28th birthday.

The rapper was spotted in the photo posing in front of an expensive car believed to be one of his numerous assets, with the caption ” Happy 28″.

Medikal has reigned as one of the best rappers Africa has ever known. He has dominated the scene with his craft for almost ten years and continues to thrill Ghanaians and all music lovers with non-stop entertainment.

AMG Medikal has made a name for himself in the music industry through hard work and his numerous collaboration with successful artists like Sarkodie of Sarkcess Music, Stonebwoy of BMG and Shatta Wale of SM Empire.

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J Cole Thanks 21 Savage For His First Grammy Award Ever

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J Cole Thanks 21 Savage For His First Grammy Award Ever

The Grammy Awards took place on Sunday night but some of the biggest stars in hip-hop were notably missing, despite their nominations. Kanye West and Drake 6weren’t in the crowd last night, nor was Cardi B, who was nominated for Best Rap Performance for “Up.” J. Cole didn’t pull up either, but that’s because of prior engagements.

The return of Dreamville Fest took place in Raleigh, NC this weekend where some of the biggest artists — Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, etc. — hit the stage.

J. Cole didn’t end up winning any awards at the Grammys this year. However, he did celebrate the one Grammy he does have from his contributions to 21 Savage’s “A Lot.” The rapper gave a shout-out to Savage as he performed their i am > i was collaboration. “Y’all make some noise for 21 Savage. He got a n***a his first — the only Grammy I ever won was because of this n***a 21 Savage,” he said.

Cole was nominated in four categories this year, including Best Rap Album for The Off-Season. He also was nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance for “P R I D E.I S.T H E.D E V I L” ft Lil Baby and Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for “M Y.L I F E” ft. Morray.

M.I Abaga Unveils Lover and Wedding Plans

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M.I Abaga Unveils Lover and Wedding Plans

Nigerian legendary rapper, MI Abaga has announced via social media about his plans on getting married in 2022.

M.I disclosed this on his Instagram page on Sunday. The 41-year-old rapper disclosed he met his wife-to-be, Eniola in December 2020. He asked for support and prayers as he gets ready to tie the knot. His post read: “I’m a private person. But it’s time to share a little part of my joy with you.

“@eniolamafe and I met in Dec3’ 2020 and straight away I knew I had found the one. “ I am excited to announce that we are getting married this year and we ask for your support and blessings as we embark on this journey.”

Kanye West Has Reportedly Checked Himself Into A Mental Facility To Get Help

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Kanye West Has Reportedly Checked Himself Into A Mental Facility To Get Help

Kanye West has been acting pretty explosive ever since he learnt that his ex-wife Kim Kardashian was dating Pete Davidson. MTO News has however now learnt that Kanye West is trying to get help for his behavior and emotions.

For the past few months Kanye West has been terrorizing his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and her new boyfriend, comedian Pete Davidson all over social media. Pete finally clapped back against Ye two weeks ago – and it looked like the drama was about to be ratcheted up even further.

But it seems that Kanye has decided to gracefully bow out of the drama and get himself some help.

A person close to Kim is coming forward and telling the news that Kanye has checked himself into some sort of a facility to get himself some professional help.

A source close to the Kardashians was reported by MTO to have said:

“For the sake of the kids, Kanye has told Kim he’s not making any public appearances or inflammatory social media statements, and he will go away somewhere to get better.”

The source added that it wasn’t clear if West planned to go into a treatment facility, as he has stayed in Los Angeles to be with his and Kardashian’s four kids.

Ladipoe Nominated for Trace Digital Artist of the Year at the Gage Awards

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Ladipoe Nominated for Trace Digital Artist of the Year at the Gage Awards
  1. The GAGE Awards is a comprehensive promotion and celebration of digital personalities and brands in Nigeria and Africa with strong federal government backing through the Nigerian Communications Commision and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

This year’s event will feature the biggest brands and personalities in Fintech, Adtech, Edtech, Healthtech, Insurtech, Logistics and Supply, Content and Media etc. Booths are already on sale.

The GAGE Awards has announced nominees for this year and opened its voting portals for the public.

Making the declaration in Lagos, the organizers made public nominees of various categories, noting that the remaining 13 categories will be selected by GAGE Awards’ eminent jury.

Nigerian rapper Ladipo Eso popularly known as “ladipoe” or “Poe” has been nominated as the trace digital artist of the year among others. On 28 February 2017, Ladipoe signed a record deal with Mavin Records. He rose to prominence with the song “Feel Alright” where he got featured by SDC “Show Dem Camp.

Other artists nominated alongside ladipoe are ‘ckay , fire boy dml, Goya mentor, and Buju (BNXN).

Voting begins on the 28th of March, 2022, and will span a total of 11 categories.

This year’s GAGE Awards slated to hold on the 11th of June”, will be featuring nominees in the following categories:

The awards will also feature a 2-day Tech Exhibition with the theme, “Co-Create 2022”, which is scheduled to hold on the 9th and 10th of June, at Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.

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