Story

Tory Lanez & Quavo Have A Banger On The Way

Tory Lanez is currently facing the possibility of some serious jail time, but the Canadian rapper appears entirely unfazed, even amidst the swirling negativity surrounding his name. And while he only recently dropped off a new project in Daystar, the circumstances surrounding its release made it occasionally feel closer to a statement than a traditional album. Be that as it may, many of his fans have been standing behind him, bumping his latest release in a gesture of support while the rapper moves to regain his traction.

Tory Lanez

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Though it’s unclear whether Tory is planning to carry on business-as-usual, it’s clear that he’s been sitting on a few heaters in the stash — including one unreleased banger with Quavo, a track he recently previewed during an Instagram Live session. Fans can only speculate as to whether Huncho connected with Tory before or after the incident with Megan Thee Stallion, but it seems as if Tory intends on moving forward with the song’s release all the same. He goes so far as to name Quavo “the GOAT,” which could very well indicate loyalty from the Migos rapper; in fact, Quavo actually reposted Tory’s story, so read into that however you will.

Of course, it’s impossible to ignore the elephant in the room whenever Tory goes to preview new music. Many have already responded negatively to the snippet, though the chorus of boo-birds has been matched in intensity by the Lanez disciples. It’s unlikely that Tory Lanez’s image will be able to fully recover from whatever went down on that fateful night, but it does seem likely that he’ll continue to trudge forward regardless, releasing new music as he sees fit. Look for this upcoming Quavo collaboration to arrive in the near future — will you be checking it out?

Tweet LinkedIn PinShares0

Story

Kanye West Joins Chicago Ceremony Honoring His Mother With Dr. Donda West Way

Kanye West was in Chicago for a street naming ceremony honoring his late mother, Dr. Donda West, and celebrating her lasting contributions to the city, her impact on education and the arts, and her influence on her son’s life.

A portion of 78th Street bears the official designation of Dr. Donda West Way, an appropriate tribute to a woman whose legacy remains deeply entangled with Chicago. Local news covered the ceremony, attended by community leaders, and Ye could be seen clapping in the background, wearing shades, as the new street sign was unveiled.

The event celebrated Donda West’s accomplishments and her impact on the people in her life. It was also a moment of profound personal significance for Kanye. His mother played a large part in building his confidence and supporting his musical ambitions, leading him down the path that would ultimately make him one of the most recognizable artists in music.

West had already paid tribute to his mother in his 2021 album Donda. The project took 10 years to complete, the amount of time it took Ye to process her tragic passing. Donda’s voice is present throughout the album, adding another personal element to a project centered on her memory and legacy.

The Chicago ceremony falls during a busy time for West. The artist is on a world tour and played a couple of shows in Chicago just a few weeks ago. Despite the ongoing controversy about his recent past and public reception, his repeated returns to the stage have underscored the enduring size of his audience.

Currently, the unveiling of Dr. Donda West Way is not about music but about celebrating Donda West’s life and accomplishments and the impact she continues to have through the legacy she left behind.

Tweet LinkedIn PinShares0

Story

DJ Akademiks Opens the Door to Pusha T Amidst Drake Controversy

DJ Akademiks seems to be changing his tune on Pusha T after the leak of the rapper’s alleged album with Pharrell, though the project reportedly includes several direct shots at Drake.

The reaction is notable as Akademiks and Pusha T have been on completely unique sides of the long-running Drake-Pusha T divide. Pusha T’s infamous beef with Drake reached a major milestone in 2018 with the release of “The Story of Adidon.” Akademiks has an OVO chain and has been a big supporter of Drake, which makes his latest comments about Pusha T even more shocking.

The two have had their differences, though they have never gone back and forth publicly over the years. Akademiks, however, responded to the leaked project with a more sympathetic view of Pusha T’s position. Akademiks didn’t just point out the rapper’s continued Drake references; he also recognized that Drake has been beefing with Pusha T and Pharrell over the last few years.

Things got spicy when Akademiks reminded him that Pusha T has liked a couple of his posts before. That detail apparently has Akademiks considering reaching out directly to talk with Pusha T.

Does Pusha T even want that kind of conversation? Still, Akademiks’ comments imply that he believes there’s room for a more productive discourse between two personalities who have historically been on opposite sides of the Drake-Pusha T feud.

For now, the leaked album has provided an unexpected opening for dialogue. Akademiks’ openness to Pusha T’s side, even with his clear ties to Drake, shifts the conversation away from taking sides and toward whether a direct conversation could actually happen.

Tweet LinkedIn PinShares0