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Cardi B Defends 'N***a Can't Trap Me' Lyric From New Song: 'A Baby Won't Trap Me, B*tch'

The rapper shut down ghostwriting allegations and spelled out the meaning behind the line from her new song preview.

Alex Ocho6 days ago
Yella Beezy.
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Yella Beezy Murder Trial Prosecutors Seek to Use Lyrics as Evidence

The Dallas rapper's songs could be used as evidence in his trial for the 2020 death of Mo3.

Two images side by side: on the left, Lil' Cease in a black outfit and hat; on the right, The Notorious B.I.G. in a hat and coat.
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Lil' Cease Refutes Claims Notorious B.I.G. Had 'Gay' Lyrics: ‘You’re Not Slandering My N***a’

The Junior M.A.F.I.A. veteran was asked how he feels about critics calling Biggie's lyrics "suspect."

Alex Ocho35 days ago
Split image. Left: Latto in a detailed dress. Right: Cardi B in a red sequined outfit with striking black and blonde hair.
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Latto Confirms She Referenced Cardi B on "Gimme Dat," Says She's 'Open' to a Conversation

Latto's "Gimme Dat" lyric came after Cardi B was heard in an alleged leaked call with Ice Spice's manager in which she referred to her as a "p*ssy."

Alex Ocho61 days ago
Cam'ron wearing a "KC" cap and headphones speaks into a microphone on a podcast set with vibrant lighting and a large microphone graphic.
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Cam'ron on "Confessions" Lyric About Urinating in Grandfather's Orange Juice: 'I Didn't Do It'

"I can't remember where my brain was at at that time," Cam said of the 1998 lyric.

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Drake Fans Are Loving This Lyric on “Make Them Remember”

Online listeners dissect Drake’s “bills on they face” line, debating sextuple entendres, duck anatomy references, and possible nods to his rap battle with Kendrick Lamar.

Mark Elibert80 days ago
Charlamagne tha God in a black jacket and cap at a podcast event; DJ Khaled in sunglasses and a black jacket outdoors.
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Charlamagne Reacts to Drake Dissing DJ Khaled on 'Iceman': 'You Gon' Make Khaled Lose 21 Pounds'

Drake dissed his former collaborator on the track "Make Them Pay" from his new album 'Iceman.'

Alex Ocho81 days ago
Travis Scott with braided hair and sunglasses, wearing a pinstripe suit and leather shirt, posing against a neutral background.
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Texas Man Whose Death Penalty Case's Use of Rap Lyrics Was Criticized by Travis Scott Is Executed

Scott’s legal team previously filed a brief arguing that the use of lyrics in the case was unconstitutional and “particularly egregious.”

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Maryland Legislature Signs Off on PACE Act to Protect 'Creative Expression' in Courts

The law sets standards for how music, visual art, poetry, and other forms of creativity can be used as evidence in court.

Afroman.
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Afroman Mocks Cops Who Cried in Court Over Rap Lyrics, Declares Them 'the Biggest P*ssies'

Afroman has spoken out against the cops who raided his home after he was found not guilty of defaming them last month.

Will Lavin118 days ago
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J. Cole with a beard and a hoodie looks intently to the side, surrounded by blurred figures in the foreground.
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J. Cole Raps 'F*ck Them Lil' Sympathy Grammys' on New Mike WiLL Made-It Collab "OFG!"

The track is featured on Mike WiLL Made-It’s new album, 'R3SET.'

Travis Scott wearing a black Y-3 racing jacket and sunglasses stands in front of a green hedge, adjusting their eyewear.
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Travis Scott Tells Supreme Court That Rap Lyrics Were Used Unconstitutionally in Death Penalty Case

Young Thug, Killer Mike, and more have also expressed support for similar arguments in response to the Texas sentencing.

T.I. salutes in a USA Olympic jacket and cap, while 50 Cent smiles wearing a patterned jacket and chain necklace.
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T.I. Shares New Song "War" Amid Back-and-Forth With 50 Cent

"The bear hibernating, don’t poke him," Tip raps in the new track.

Lil Durk.
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Lil Durk Trial: Judge Issues Mixed Verdict on Lyric and Video Evidence Inclusion

A split decision cut out most of the videos, allowed some of the lyrics, and punted on the rest until later in the month.

Shawn Setaro171 days ago
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Lil Durk, winner of the "Best Melodic Rap Performance" award for "All My Life", poses in the press room during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Witness Expected to Testify That Lil Durk Gave 'Music Opportunities' to Alleged Co-Conspirators

The preview of Durk's trial came up in arguments over whether the rapper's lyrics should be part of the case.

Shawn Setaro178 days ago
Rapper J. Cole performing on stage, sitting on a couch, wearing a sports jersey, holding a microphone, with red lighting.
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J. Cole Explores Feelings of Regret for Friend Pushed Away Over Sexual Orientation in New Song

"We did him wrong," the narrator admits in the new track "SAFETY."

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