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Price Brings Melanin Celebration With Debut Solo Album “CLRD.”

Although the provision of a dense concept album with meaningful lyrics and production from the likes of Boi-1da would seem out of place for a novice solo artist, don’t let the short discography fool you. California native, Price, has been spending ample time finely tuning the skills we would come to witness in CLRD.

From his 2009 signing to Interscope Records as part of the prolific duo, Audio Push, to his successful collaboration with Pink Sweat$ for the soundtrack to HBO’s Insecure, this has been a long time coming.

With this in mind, it seems fitting that CLRD. takes place in the context of a school day, as we find the unique lyricist eschewing mainstream braggadocio raps, in favor of his plans for maturation. On “RUMORS” we get a succinct vision of his self-esteem, as he prioritizes not the way in which others perceive him, but the innate integrity of his acts.

As the album’s second of eight tracks, it helps establish a motif of Price recognizing that life as an up-and-coming rapper is far from insulated from systemic societal flaws. Recognizing his place in society as a rapper, a male, and especially an African-American, is in essence the lesson he acquires throughout his “class”.

Despite the recognition of arbitrary roadblocks he knows are likely to stand in his way, Price shows no sign of diminished ambition. He still aspires toward love and social prosperity as evidenced by “WATERMELON”, wherein he reckons with the struggle of trying to be a king in society, while also telling a female love interest “I know what’s seen I helped you unlock your inner queen”.

Even with the brief trip from “RUMORS” to “WATERMELON”, and in turn from “WATERMELON” to the end of the album, Price doesn’t waste a moment. He stresses every syllable just as he stresses his rhetoric of confidence in the black community, until the album’s end, “TUSKEGEE”, where he asserts, “Stop. Black man, know your worth.”

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Drake Laughs Off Wack 100’s ‘Career Ending’ Allegations And Fans Weigh In

Drake isn’t losing any sleep over rumors, especially those coming from Wack 100. Despite Wack’s bold claims that he has information that could damage the Toronto superstar’s reputation, Drake remains unfazed. In a recent episode of No Jumper, host Adam22 revealed that he spoke to Drake about the alleged information Wack 100 claims to have. The shocking accusation? That Drake supposedly ordered a hit on someone. However, Adam22 quickly pointed out that Drake was more amused than concerned.

Drake appeared curious about what Wack would do with this supposed evidence if it even exists. As news of this conversation spread on social media, some fans speculated that Drake reaching out to Adam22 about the situation might suggest there’s something he’s hiding. One user suggested, “The fact that the man got in touch with Adam worried about a flash drive lets you know he’s hiding something.” On the flip side, others completely dismissed the whole story, arguing that Drake’s name often gets dragged into discussions just for attention. One fan commented, “I can guarantee Adam22 never spoke to Drake. Damn, Drake’s name is straight up feeding GENERATIONS… I wish I was exaggerating.”

This isn’t the first time someone has tried to take him down, and given his history, it likely won’t be the last. At this point, Wack 100’s credibility is being questioned just as much as his claims. With no proof showing up and Drake appearing completely unconcerned, this could be another example of noisy chatter online. Whether this storyline fizzles out or takes an unexpected turn, it’s clear that Drake isn’t sweating it.

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Bad Boy Records Co-Founder Sues Diddy, Alleges Heavy Involvement in Tupac’s Murder

The hip-hop community is buzzing as Kirk Burrowes, the former president and co-founder of Bad Boy Records, has filed a lawsuit making bold accusations against Sean “Diddy” Combs. This legal action takes things to a new level by linking Diddy to the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur. For years, people have speculated about the infamous feud between East Coast and West Coast rappers, which many believe had tragic outcomes.

Burrowes claims to have detailed evidence suggesting that Diddy was involved in planning Tupac’s murder. He alleges that Diddy’s jealousy pushed him to go to great lengths to undermine Tupac’s success, using tactics like negative publicity and trying to sabotage his career. Burrowes, who played an essential role in the rise of Bad Boy Records until he was let go in 1997, paints a very gloomy picture of Diddy’s actions. Beyond the claims of bullying and financial manipulation that have surfaced in the past, Burrowes insists that Diddy had a significant role in the violent demise of one of hip-hop’s most legendary figures.

This explosive lawsuit raises important questions about how deep the rivalry between East Coast and West Coast artists went. Burrowes’s statements suggest that Diddy was involved in a way that many had long suspected. For fans, this lawsuit is yet another chapter in the ongoing saga of scandals surrounding Diddy. Legal professionals are considering whether this new evidence might finally lead to justice for Tupac. And for those who cherished Tupac’s legacy, it opens old wounds that have never healed. Will Burrowes’s claims finally bring some accountability, or is this just another twist in the complicated stories surrounding the deaths of Tupac and Biggie? This story is far from over.

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