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The Kendrick Drake beef killed commercial rap music It turned hip hop into an engagement art form, not a chart performing one. Everyone showed up, debated, replayed, picked sides, ran the numbers up. Meanwhile, the Billboard Hot 100 kept moving. The beef fed the masses and killed the charts. So I see why labels are cutting back. Black folks would rather tear down artists from both sides when collaboration is what drives expansion.

Ye says he "would be grateful" to meet members of the Jewish community in the UK after controversy over his headline booking at this year's Wireless Festival: "To Those I've Hurt: I've been following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly. My only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through my music." "I know words aren't enough - I'll have to show change through my actions. If you're open, I'm here. With Love, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West." (via BBC)

🚨 The UK government have BANNED Kanye West from entering the country to perform Wireless festival. A govt spokesperson said his appearance at the festival would "not be conducive to the public good". Ye will not be performing his three back-to-back headlining nights. (via: The Telegraph)

Charleston White praises Pooh Shiesty and goes off on people who are defending Gucci Mane😱 “I Salute Pooh Shiesty For Practicing What He Preaches, Unlike These Fake Gangster Rappers”???

Common remembers Drake’s bars from the battle , but not Kendrick’s verse. That tell you everything !!!! Bars that stick > bars that trend 👀

This shot of Ye leaving SoFi stadium last night 🔥