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Griselda Throws Shade at Shady Records on Twitter

Buffalo rap crew and record label, Griselda, which includes Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine and Benny the Butcher, have thrown shade at Eminem’s Shady Records, their parent label.

On Sunday evening (June 28), just ahead of the 2020 BET Awards, Westside Gunn tweeted, “I wonder do @ShadyRecords know we’re nominated for a BET AWARD tonight.” The powerhouse’s official Twitter responded to the tweet using a GIF of Jay-Z from when he performed “Picasso Baby” back in 2013 at Pace Gallery in New York City. In the GIF, Hov is shaking his index finger and mouthing “nah.” Griselda was nominated for Best Group against Chloe x Halle, City Girls, Earthgang, Jackboys and the Migos.

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Back in 2017, Shady announced that they signed Griselda, which is also the name of the crew’s label, to an exclusive deal for solo and joint projects from Gunn and Conway. “We’re bringing a new sound to the game, but it’s also reminiscent of the grimey 90’s,” Griselda’s founder said at the time, according to Shady Records. “Art is in everything we do…it’s the essence. We’re fusing boom-bap/dark sounds with the hipster cool kid lifestyle. A new lane is being carved.”

While Em hasn’t addressed the slight jab, this isn’t the first time he’s been called out recently. Last week, an unreleased Eminem verse on Conway The Machine’s “Bang” leaked, which includes disses towards Joe Budden and Revolt TV. Joe didn’t respond to the record, but Revolt did.

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“Shout to Puffy Combs, but fuck Revolt,” he raps. “Y’all are like a fucked up remote/Now I get it why our button’s broke/’Cause you pressing him but do nothing though, especially when it comes to punches thrown.”

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Revolt replied via social media, writing, “Fuck you too Eminem.”

The Detroit spitter addressed the verse days later, saying it was an unnecessary distraction and that he never intended for the record to be released. He also said the track made its way online following a WeTransfer hack.

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SZA’s Cheeky Take on Drake’s Kissing Skills Sparks Buzz

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SZA knows how to keep her fans engaged through her heartfelt music or the rare insights into her personal life. This week, the R&B star sparked many conversations during an interview when she was asked a surprising question: Is Drake a good kisser? This question comes as people are again curious about their brief relationship from 2009.

Fans have often assumed about SZA and Drake’s connection, but she has usually stayed quiet about their past. So, when SZA was asked about Drake’s kissing skills during her interview, everyone was eager to hear her answer. With her usual calm and playful style, she smiled and replied, “Good kisser? Let’s say… Drake’s passionate about everything he does.” Her response left fans guessing what she meant.

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As expected, social media lit up within hours, with fans analyzing every word. Was she teasing him? Complimenting him? Or just skillfully avoiding the question? Regardless of the interpretation, her answer was intriguing. SZA’s reply also shows her professionalism. She clarified that she has no intention of saying anything bad about an old friend. As for Drake, he probably won’t respond directly to her comment. He might choose to address the situation in a future song instead.

Fans of both artists are hopeful for a renewal of their friendship, either in the music studio or personally. Despite the ups and downs in their relationship over the years, their ability to create amazing music together is undeniable. Songs like “Slime You Out” and “Rich Baby Daddy” showcase their incredible chemistry, no matter the status of their friendship. Overall, SZA’s response is a great example of how to handle tricky questions with style and humor.

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