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Image Image Credit Matt Winkelmeyer / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Joyner Lucas attends 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium The U.K. versus U.S. rap debate is getting spicier. On Sunday (July 13), Joyner Lucas took to social media for an initial response to Skepta’s “Friendly Fire” diss track. In case you missed it, last Friday (July 11) at midnight, the U.K. grime star dropped a fiery song that took aim at a number of Stateside Hip Hop figures, including Ebro Darden, DJ Akademiks, ASAP Rocky and Lucas. Though the tune was touted as being aimed at the…

Plugin Boutique has announced the launch of an exclusive Summer Sale on XLN Audio, offering discounts of up to 41% off on virtual instruments, audio effects, and sound expansions.The promotion includes the award-winning XO beat maker plugin, RC-20 Retro Color multi-effect, the Addictive Keys virtual instrument series, and more.The more recent Life sampler is $89 USD during the promotion.Life from XLN Audio shortens the path from experiencing the moment to hearing it as beats in your music. Capture a dripping faucet, kitchen appliance, or amp crackle and it will instantly appear in the Life by XLN Audio plugin. The plugin…

Fat Joe has said his ongoing legal battle with ex-employee Terrance “T.A.” Dixon has taken a heavy toll on his bank account.According to court documents obtained by Complex, the Terror Squad head honcho filed an amended complaint in which he accused Dixon and attorney Tyrone Blackburn of launching a smear campaign. Joe sued Dixon back in April, claiming his former hypeman had posted “a torrent of wholly fabricated, grotesque, and scandalous allegations” in pursuit of a hefty payday.According to legal documents, Fat Joe has claimed that Dixon’s failed extortion efforts resulted in a $10 million loss in various business deals, including everything from…

Image Image Alt Kai Cenat, Duke Dennis, Fanum Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: TONE is AMP’s debut personal care line, now available at Target and online. The collection features bold scents across various products, including deodorant, body wash, cologne, lip balm and lotion. The brand reflects AMP’s community values, with each member contributing to its development. AMP, the Twitch collective featuring Kai Cenat, Duke Dennis, Fanum, Agent 00, ChrisNxtDoor and ImDavisss, is stepping into the personal care space with TONE, a creator-led brand now available at Target and online. The launch includes aluminum-free deodorant, body wash, on-the-go cologne and body…

Image Image Credit Amy Sussman / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Rihanna, RZA and Riot Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: RZA and Riot made their first public red carpet appearance at the ‘Smurfs’ premiere in Los Angeles. Both kids wore custom Dior looks from Jonathan Anderson’s debut children’s line for Dior Men. Rihanna and ASAP Rocky continue to influence fashion and parenting culture with their rare family outings. Rihanna brought the cutest plus ones to the Smurfs premiere at Los Angeles’ Paramount Theater. On Sunday (July 13), the “Diamonds” singer, who’s currently expecting baby No. 3, attended the event…

Two Notes Audio Engineering has announced an update to its software featuring an ever-growing roster of amplifiers, pedals, class-leading virtual cabinets and essential studio effects.Version 1.10 of Genome delivers otherworldly tone, deep-space reverbs, and rock-solid amp mojo.This release brings four all-new Stock PEDAL components (free for all users), the stunning AETHER Premium Dark Energy Verb Engine, and a trio of next-gen TSM-Ai amps modeled on classic Fender® designs. There’s more: GENOME v1.10 also includes Planet, a pristine premium plate reverb, ready to deliver studio-grade shine straight from your DAW or live setup.Changes in Genome v1.10Free Stock Pedal Components:Blossom Verb: Bloom-style…

Image Image Credit Amanda Edwards / Contributor via Getty Images and Peacock / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Chloe Bailey, Olandria Carthen and Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Chlöe’s support for “Love Island USA” contestants Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen adds star power to the couple’s growing fanbase. The singer praised their chemistry and called out other contestants for not showing Carthen enough love. Her commentary adds to the growing wave of celebrity reactions shaping fan conversations around the show. “Love Island USA” Season 7 finally came to an end on Sunday (July 13). While…

LL Cool J is known by many for coining the term “G.O.A.T.,” although one late night talk show host this week questioned the acronym’s origin story.On Wednesday (July 23), the Queens legend sat down with Seth Meyers, who asked about LL “claiming” he coined the term.“Claim? Claim? Claim? Interesting way to phrase that — claim,” LL responded, evidently perturbed by the host’s phrasing. “I’ll tell you where I got it. I got Greatest of All Time from Muhammad Ali, and I got G.O.A.T. from Earl Manigault who was a street basketball player in New York. I took the two together…

Image Image Credit Simone Joyner / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Drake poured one out at the Black Sabbath Bench in Birmingham, England. He opened his concert with “Iron Man” and spoke to the crowd about Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy. The gesture highlighted a rare cultural crossover between Hip Hop and heavy metal. Rest in peace, the Prince of Darkness. Drake was among the many fans who gathered at the Black Sabbath Bench in Birmingham, England, on Wednesday (July 23) to pay their respects to the late Ozzy Osbourne. According to The New York Times, he honored…

Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson continue to show fans just how in love they are.After going official earlier this month, on Wednesday (July 23), the three-time Grammy winner posted a TikTok of her and the Dallas Mavericks player going on a golf date. The couple were in Arkansas, where Megan attended some “business meetings,” but had enough downtime to visit a nearby golf course. At the beginning of the TikTok, Thompson shows what clothing options he handpicked for the “Whenever” rapper, but Megan went with a white top and pink skirt for the occasion.”So, he got me out here.…