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    Huge British rapper making comeback as he’s working on dance music with DJ Don Diablo

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    AFTER fronting C4 motor series Bangers: Mad For Cars last year, Tinie Tempah is returning to his original form of bangers – music.I can reveal the Pass Out hitmaker is going back to his roots to work on a new dance record, enlisting the help of Dutch DJ Don Diablo.Rapper Tinie Tempah is working on a new dance recordCredit: GettyThe rapper has been holed up in a North London studio crafting his sound.An insider tells me: “Tinie wants a huge comeback and is looking to recreate some of the club anthems he made earlier in his career. “He has enjoyed spending time on other projects but feels ready for a comeback and is lining up some festivals.”Motor lover Tinie has racked up a stunning car collection, including a £180,000 Lamborghini supercar.READ MORE CELEB NEWSHe seems to have a taste for high-end roadsters and has even got his hands on an extremely desirable classic.The artist famously used a suped-up Mercedes GL SUV to participate in the 2014 edition of the Gumball 3000 Rally, a £40 million event which sees stars complete a 3,000-mile road trip in their own supercars.Other participants that year included Jonathan Ross in his Lamborghini Gallardo and David Hasselhoff in a Nissan GT-R.The current version is priced at around £76,000, while models from over a decade ago still sell for over £30,000.Most read in BizarreThe 549 V8 would have been more than enough to power the rapper along the highway, with a top speed of 155mph.He also owned an SLS AMG, a sportier model worth in excess of £200,000.Fans left furious as US rapper’s Manchester show is cancelled just hours before he’s due on stageTinie’s fame grew tremendously in 2010 when released his debut single ‘Pass Out’, which entered the UK Singles Chart at number one, and sold over 92,000 copies in its first week. More

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      Fans left furious as US rapper’s Manchester show is cancelled just hours before he’s due on stage

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      FURIOUS fans have been left seething after the doomed Co-Op Live cancelled a major US rapper’s show with just hours to go.Excited fans were already at the state-of-the-art Manchester arena in their droves before being told to head home after the venue cancelled the performance.A Boogie wit Da Hoodie’s concert was axed at the last momentCredit: GettyThe Co-op Live has been beleaguered by countless issuesCredit: SWNSUS rap superstar A Boogie wit Da Hoodie was scheduled to perform at the UK’s biggest arena this evening but technical issues at the venue saw the concert axed with just moments to go.The Co-Op Live has been hit with consistent problems over the past few months with countless rescheduled shows and technical problems.The venue is yet to successfully host an event having either cancelled all other performances or cancelled a large number of tickets at the last moment.Confirming that the Swervin rapper would not be playing as expected, Co-Op Live said: “Due to a venue-related technical issue, tonight’s A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie show will no longer go ahead. Read More on Co-op Live”We kindly ask fans to leave the area. “Tickets holders will receive further information in due course.”We deeply apologise for the significant inconvenience this will cause for many.”Saddened concert-goers could be seen leaving the arena in disbelief upon the announcement being made.Most read in MusicOne fan’s parent raged online: “This is a joke. My daughter has paid for travel and hotel to get there and cancelled. You said it was going ahead last week. This place needs shutting down.”Another added: “Compensation claim! Hotel, trains and waste of 2 days off work. Absolute joke.”Music video for Vroom Vroom featuring A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Don Q and Trap MannyBefore another added: “This is genuinely beyond ridiculous now. people have booked non refundable hotels and transport so if you know that the venue can’t handle these shows an official announcement just needs to be put out.”The Look Back At It star is not the only performer to have seen his concert axed.The Sun exclusively revealed that Olivia Rodrigo had been left “furious” at the venue cancelling her weekend shows at the last moment.Promoters are scrambling to reschedule the gigs although it is not yet clear whether that will be possible.Olivia, who topped the charts with her second album Guts last year, is said to be gutted about the news.It was the third time that the opening night has been cancelled, after Peter Kay twice had to postpone his show, which had been due to launch the venue last month.Co-op Live manager Gary Roden resigned last week amid the delays and following furore over comments he made about grassroots venues in the UK.Olivia Rodrigo, who is touring UK arenas for the first time, will now launch the UK leg of her tour in Glasgow instead.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe is due to perform two shows at the OVO Hydro next Tuesday and Wednesday.Co-op Live had previously faced problems with opposition raised just weeks ago which saw a local council row, including a battle with rival Manchester arena, AO Arena.The rap icon’s fans have been left guttedCredit: Getty More

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      Who Is Lucian Grainge? Meet the Universal Music Chief connected to Drake and named the most powerful man in music

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      KNOWN as the most powerful person in the music industry, Lucian Grainge is one of the biggest names when it comes to the business. Here is everything you need to know about the music mogul and what is his connection to Drake and the hip-hop circuit. CEO of Universal Music Group Lucian Grainge was named the Executive of the Decade by Billboard magazineCredit: MegaWho is Lucian Grainge?Born on February 29, 1960, Sir Lucian Charles Grainge CBE is a British record executive and the current CEO of Universal Music Group – the biggest label in the business. Having been in the music industry for more than 45 years, Billboard magazine named him the most powerful person in the music business four times. He was also named as the publication’s first-ever Executive of the Decade in 2020. A native of north London, he became a knight after Queen Elizabeth II bestowed upon him the honour in 2016 – on her 90th birthday.more on showbiz Having worked his entire career in the music industry, Grainge has signed and worked with some of the biggest names including Jay Z, Elton John, Queen, Rihanna and Amy Winehouse. The music mogul has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2020. What is Lucian Grainge’s net worth?Grainge’s reported net worth is said to be north of $250million. The mogul draws an annual base salary of $5 million – and typically earns $10 million in bonuses.Most read in MusicIn April 2023, Lucian was rewarded with an equity pay package that could ultimately be worth $100 million, Celebrity Net Worth reports. What is Lucian Grainge’s connection to Drake?In 2022, the Universal Musical Group under Grainge’s leadership signed an unprecedented $400million multi-faceted deal with hip-hop star Drake. It included the rapper’s song recordings, publishing, merchandise, and visual media projects.The lucrative deal was described as “LeBron-sized” by an insider, according to Variety.What did Kanye West say about Drake and Lucian Grainge?Kanye West said that Lucian is Drake’s “rich baby daddy.”In an interview with Justin Laboy on The Download podcast he premiered a remix of Metro Boomin and Future’s Like That.One of Drake’s singles from his album, For All the Dogs, is called Rich Baby Daddy.”Drake has a rich baby daddy, named Lucian [Grainge] and Universal,” West said. “He’s like, ‘My daddy got it. My daddy control the spins. My daddy got the DSPs. Drake has a rich baby daddy named Lucian.” More

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      What is R. Kelly’s net worth? Robert Sylvester Kelly’s estate explained

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      DISGRACED singer-songwriter R. Kelly has made millions throughout his career but after spending the last few years behind bars his bank balance has drastically worsened.The dark world of the convicted criminal was made public in 2019 in a bombshell documentary titled “Surviving R. Kelly” which is set to resurface on TV screens tonight in the UK.R. Kelly has spent the last three years behind bars for a number of sex-related crimesCredit: AFPWhat is R. Kelly’s net worth? According to Celebrity Net Worth, Robert Sylvester Kelly has an estimated net worth of around minus $2million.It was revealed in 2020 that Kelly owes over $1.9million to the Internal Revenue Service.At the peak of his career, it is estimated that Kelly was worth around $100million.Accusations made against R. Kelly and his convictionsSince the 90s, R. Kelly has faced several sex crime accusations.
      Some of them have been dismissed, others he is now in jail for.
      Here we take a look at those accusations and the crimes he was found guilty of:
      1996: Teenager Tiffany Hawkins sues Kelly for ‘inappropriate sexual conduct’ – the case was settled out of court for £250K.
      2002: Kelly is charged with 21 counts of making child pornography. He is acquitted of all charges.
      2017: The singer is accused of running a “sex cult” , something he denied.
      2019: Kelly is arrested on federal charges alleging sex crimes, people trafficking and obstruction of justice The charges against him included child pornography, kidnapping and forced labour.
      2021: The singer is found guilty in September 2021 on all nine charges against him. He is sentenced to 30 years in prison.
      2022: Kelly faces a second trial, this time he is found guilty of sexually abusing his 14-year-old goddaughter and of sexual misconduct with two other minors around the same time period, as well.
      2023: The shamed star is jailed for a second time, his sentence is 20 years.

      He splashed his cash during his career with one of the biggest purchases being a luxury mansion in Atlanta.It is alleged that the home is the spot where R. Kelly held women captive and forced them to participate in orgies.The property was sold in 2022 for $1.7million after the sadistic truths around the house were revealed.Who is R. Kelly?A Chicago native, R. Kelly broke into the R&B scene in 1993 with his first successful solo album, 12 Play.Kelly is widely known for his musical career and his “gospel-like vocals and highly sexualized lyrics,” according to Britannica.Most read in CelebrityDespite being trained to sing in churches. Kelly’s music is far from holy and features some questionable messages.At age 16, Kelly and his family moved from the projects, and he was enlisted in a prestigious school, Kenwood Academy. R. Kelly guilty on multiple counts in sex abuse trialHis teacher entered him in a local talent show to perform a Stevie Wonder song.Then at 22 years old, Kelly and his then-group, MGM, won a $100K cash prize for competing on the television show, Big Break.They eventually broke up due to a conflict over the money.Kelly would go on to have the most successful career out of his bandmates.What are R. Kelly’s most popular songs?
      R. Kelly exploded onto the music scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
      He quickly managed to gain more Billboard Top 40 hits than any other male solo artist at the time and cemented his legacy of a great of his era.
      According to Billboard, Step in the Name of Love (2011) is his third most popular song of all time, followed by Bump n’ Grind (1993) and I Wish (2000).
      Some of his other biggest hits include Ignition (2003) and Same Girl (2007).
      He also made the iconic track I Believe I Can Fly (1995), featured in the basketball movie Space Jam.

      But in 2021, R. Kelly was found guilty of nine charges made against him.These included bribery, forced labor, kidnapping, exploitation of a child, racketeering – involving six alleged victims – and sexual trafficking across state lines.On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison.How much is the R. Kelly catalogue worth?The price of R. Kelly’s catalogue is rumoured to be worth up to $21million, say Billboard.Reports aid Kelly tried to sell off his music rights when he was arrested to try and find some cash but it is widely believed that no one offered a penny to get them.Despite the $21million potential, the price is thought to have significantly dropped since he was arrested back in 2019.His radio airtime dropped by up to 95 per cent since the allegations came out and his music became shunned in public.R. Kelly posing for a mugshot photo in 2019Credit: Handout – GettyThe latest estimates before he was found guilty of several crimes valued his music between $8.4million and $10.5million.Although the source told Billboard the guilty sentence would result in it being a “fire sale” meaning a further huge discount would’ve been expected.But even with the discounts, one popular music buyer claims they “wouldn’t go near it with a 10-foot pole”.How to watch Surviving R. Kelly?The documentary into the crimes of the disgraced rapper will air on Channel 4 in the UK tonight at 12:05am. READ MORE SUN STORIESTitled Surviving R Kelly, it features comments from alleged victims and was partly responsible the public push for his arrest back in 2019.The powerful series was first aired on Netflix in 2019 and is still available on the streaming platform in many regions. Sexual assault helplines and supportIF you or someone you know is affected by any issues raised in this story then we are here to help.
      Try calling RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) at 800-656-HOPE (4673).
      Alternatively call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.
      Or see if your area has a sexual assault referral center or similar support group.
      They provide a safe space and dedicated care for people who have been raped, sexually assaulted, or abused.
      Remember, it is never too late to speak up.

      The disgraced singer-songwriter was once seen as an icon of the R&B genreCredit: AP:Associated Press More

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      Eminem announces comeback album The Death of Slim Shady and reveals release date as fans say he’s coming to ‘save rap’

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      EMINEM has revealed he created a new album as fans hope his new music will improve the industry. Eminem, 51, announced his new album on Thursday, April 25. Eminem will release a new album for the first time in four yearsCredit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicThe album was announced while he was partying in Detroit for the NFL DraftCredit: GettyHis new album’s called The Death of Slim ShadyCredit: Shady RecordsThe album is titled The Death of Slim Shady, which promises a new era of his music when it comes out this summer. The rapper was in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan, to celebrate the NFL Draft when it was announced. He created an interesting announcement for the album by making it look like a commercial for a true crime television show. The video started with a man in a long tan trench coat standing in the middle of the street on a foggy night. Next to him was a message that read, “Next on… Detroit Murder Files.”The man then started talking about Eminem like he was the murder victim on the show as clips of the performer flashed on the screen.The video included a clip of rapper 50 Cent who said, “he’s not a friend, he’s a psychopath” while speaking to the camera like he was in a documentary. 50 Cent has been known to perform with the Venom singer and bring him out on stage during his concerts.Most read in CelebrityAt the end of the announcement, a man hidden behind a blurred face to ensure anonymity said, “I knew it was just a matter of time for Slim.”The man accidentally moved away from the pixelated blur to reveal it was Eminem. Eminem releases surprise album Music To Be Murdered By sending fans into a frenzy The Death of Slim Shady sounds like it will be the follow-up to his last album Music to Be Murdered By which came out in 2020. This will be his 12th studio album after coming out with his first in 1996 – Infinite. FANS OF MARSHALEminem’s fans came out with full support on social media immediately after the album was announced. One said, “The best rapper is here to save us this year. I will be ok again, it just takes time.”50 Cent made a surprise appearance in the announcement videoCredit: Shady Records”That ending was funny. I forgot how funny Em can be sometimes,” said another about the announcement video.A third said, “THE DEATH OF SLIM SHADY? I’M ABOUT TO CRY,” with crying emojis. “That Ending Was Hilarious (This Album Gonna Be AMAZING),” commented a fan. A fifth mentioned, “But Slim Shady is his best ego I hope the whole album is Slim Shady.”READ MORE SUN STORIES”Ngl tho, I feel like if the album is called The Death of Slim Shady it might have some Shady songs,” wrote a sixth. While all of his fans are excited to hear the new music, it’s clear some listeners want the original Slim Shady to please stand up on the album. There were several funny moments in the announcement video, and fans ate it upCredit: Shady RecordsEminem finally made an appearance at the end of the clipCredit: Shady RecordsThe new album will come out this summer, and fans are chomping at the bitCredit: Getty More

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      Megan Thee Stallion’s ex-cameraman Emilio Garcia says rapper ‘forced him to watch her have sex’ in bombshell lawsuit

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      A FORMER cameraman for rapper Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit accusing the artist of forcing him to watch her have sex in a vehicle.Emilio Garcia said the Grammy Award-winning rapper, 29, created a hostile and unbearable work environment in the bombshell suit.Rapper Megan Thee Stallion, seen at a gala last week, has been accused of forcing her photographer to watch her have sex in a car in a bombshell lawsuitCredit: GettyEmilio Garcia, seen recording the rapper, claimed she docked his pay and called him fatphobic slurs after she confronted him about the alleged incidentCredit: Emilio GarciaThe lawsuit claims the rapper, born Megan Pete, violated half a dozen labor rightsCredit: Emilio GarciaGarcia began working with the rapper, born Megan Pete, as a personal cameraman in 2018 and quit his job a year later to commit to the gig full-time, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday.He was being paid around $4,000 per month by Pete’s label Roc Nation, which was founded by Jay-Z.However, Garcia claims his dream job became a nightmare after he went on a trip with Pete to Ibiza, Spain, in June 2022.The suit alleged that after a night out, Garcia, Pete, and three others got into an SUV, and the rapper and one of the women began to have sex next to him.Garcia said he was trapped in the moving vehicle and was “embarrassed, mortified, and offended throughout the whole ordeal,” according to the lawsuit obtained by The U.S. Sun.The following day, Pete approached him to ask whether he had seen the tryst, the lawsuit alleged.Garcia admitted he had, and Pete said, “Don’t ever discuss what you saw,” according to the suit.The photographer claims from then on Pete began berating him and hurling fat-shaming slurs at him.Most read in ShowbizHe accused Pete of repeatedly calling him a “fat b***h” and telling him to “spit your food out” and “you don’t need to be eating.”Garcia also accused Pete of lowering his pay after the incident and forcing him to work long hours without any breaks.Kanye West’s lawsuit claims rapper threatened to ‘lock up students in cages’ at Donda school, according to ex-employee_KABCThe rapper asked him to not work with anyone else, but also decreased his number of bookings, the suit alleged.Despite this, Garcia stayed open to working with her until June 2023 when Roc Nation told him “his services would no longer be required,” according to the lawsuit.Nearly one year later, Garcia is seeking more than six figures for unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, and legal fees. “Megan just needs to pay our client what he’s due, own up to her behavior, and quit this sort of sexual harassment and fat-shaming conduct,” Garcia’s lawyer Ron Zambrano said in a statement.”Inappropriate is putting it lightly.”The U.S. Sun has reached out to Pete’s management company, Roc Nation, for comment.Garcia’s lawyer asked Pete to pay his client what he’s owedCredit: Getty More

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      GloRilla arrested for DUI in Georgia and suffers wardrobe malfunction during sobriety test before being hauled to jail

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      RAPPER GloRilla has been arrested on the charge of driving while intoxicated. GloRilla, legally known as Gloria Hallelujah Woods, 24, is a new rapper in the music scene. GloRilla was arrested Tuesday morning in GeorgiaCredit: GettyShe was arrested for a DUI, having an open alcohol container in the car, and a traffic violationCredit: Gwinnett County Sheriff’s OfficeOn Tuesday morning, the rapper was arrested in Gwinnett County, Georgia, according to TMZ. She was held on the charges of driving under the influence, having an open alcoholic beverage, and a traffic charge. She was brought into the jail around 6:12 am, but someone bonded her out a few hours later. The police involved with the case stated they saw a car make a U-turn at a red light at 4 am that morning. This illegal maneuver gave them to cause to pull the vehicle over.One officer said he smelled marijuana and alcohol in the car, and the musician admitted that she was drinking that night. However, she wouldn’t reveal how much she drank and claimed she was able to drive. A field sobriety test was then given to the musician, and officers said she had a hard time staying on her feet. Most read in ShowbizShe had to complete the eye-tracking test, balance on one leg, walk in a straight line, and perform other sobriety trials. After failing those tests, according to police, they attempted to administer a breathalyzer, but GloRilla refused. Video of GloRilla in fast food uniform at Checkers resurfaces from before rapper’s impressive rise to fameDuring the incident, an officer revealed that she suffered a major wardrobe malfunction when one of her breasts came out of her top. He then had to deliver the unfortunate news to the performer so she could cover her chest. She was then arrested and one of her associates picked up her car. NO WORRIESGloRilla seems to be unphased by the whole ordeal as she has been continually posting on her Instagram Story for the 24 hours after her arrest. GloRilla had to perform several field sobriety testsCredit: GettyShe has reposted several videos and memes revolving around her song with Megan Thee Stallion – Wanna Be – which was released earlier this year. There was also a video posted around 10 pm that showed her rapping in the back of a car with bright yellow hair. It looked like she was about to head out of a night of fun as she was dressed in a tight lowcut white top, a large diamond necklace, and glam makeup. GloRilla wore a huge smile as she performed for her followers and spoke to the camera. On social media, music fans didn’t seem surprised by the rapper’s situation, and many were angry that she would drive while under the influence. Those who are fans of the rapper seemed frustrated that her wardrobe malfunction was made public knowledge. READ MORE SUN STORIESOne said, “Why are they doing GloRilla like that? Shouldn’t yo boob popping out be kept confidential?”She even seemed happy in her mugshot as she showed off her smile for the jail’s camera. Officers claimed she didn’t pass any of the field testsCredit: GettyA police officer claimed that she suffered a wardrobe malfunction before being arrestedCredit: GettyGloRilla seemed unphased by the incident as she maintained her social media presenceCredit: Instagram/glorillapimp More

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      Iconic DJ Mister Cee dies at 57 after decades in radio and working with Biggie Smalls and Big Daddy Kane

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      ICONIC New York DJ Mister Cee has died at age 57.The Brooklyn-born DJ, real name Calvin LeBrun, was a staple in the hip-hop world, working with rap icons like Big Daddy Kane and the Notorious BIG, as known as Biggie Smalls.Iconic rap DJ Mister Cee has reportedly diedCredit: GettyMister Cee worked with fellow Brooklyn rap legends Big Daddy Kane and The Notorious BIG, better known as Biggie SmallsCredit: GettyThe hip-hop icon was the host of the Throwback at Noon program on Hot 97Credit: GettyHot 97, the radio station where LeBrun hosted the Throwback at Noon program in New York City, announced his death on Tuesday.”He wasn’t just a DJ; he was a pillar of our stations, bringing joy to countless listeners with his legendary Throwback at Noon and Friday Night Live sets.”Mr. Cee’s influence stretched far beyond the airwaves, shaping the very fabric of NYC’s DJ culture.”Our hearts are heavy as we send our love and condolences to his family and the fans whose lives he touched through his music. Rest easy, Mr. Cee. Your legacy will live forever.”Fellow DJ Peter Rosenberg mourned LeBrun’s passing in an X, formerly Twitter, post, “We have lost the iconic Mister Cee.”I listened to him yesterday and am in complete shock.”He was a dear friend to all of us, a wonderful man, and one of the most important and impactful DJs of all time. I love you Cee.”Rap legend MC Lyte mourned LeBrun’s death, writing, “I’m heartbroken. Wasn’t expecting this at all.Most read in Celebrity”God bless his soul. Mister Cee Rest in power & peace!”BROOKLYN BORN AND RAISEDLeBrun was born on August 17, 1966, in Brooklyn’s rugged Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood.He attended high school with fellow rap icon Antonio Hardy, better known as Big Daddy Kane.Together, the rap duo worked on Big Daddy Kane’s debut album, Long Live the Kane, in 1988.Kane’s raw style, mixed with his fast rhyming, helped catapult the duo to the top of the rap world.His work on Kane’s album played a huge role in LeBrun’s partnership and eventually success on Biggie Smalls’ 1994 debut album, Ready to Die.LeBrun recalled his first encounter with Biggie on Hot 97, “The first time I met him was when his DJ 50 Grand, rest in peace, brought Big to my house.”The plan was we were going to redo the basement demo that he and 50 Grand put together. Big was very shy.”He would always talk with his head down and say, ‘Yo man, don’t be promising me nothing, man. If you say you’re going to do something, do it.'”And I’m like, ‘Nah, we’re going to redo the demo.'”In 2014, he told XXL Magazine that if Biggie were still alive, he’d be proud of his accomplishments.”If Biggie was alive and I still was doing tributes to him, he would probably be like, ‘Yo, man top that s**t, what the f**k are you doing.'” LeBrun told the magazine.”He probably would want me to stop going so hard for him. As far as what I went through, the unfortunate circumstances that I went through, he would definitely be behind me but he would be clowning me all day.”READ MORE SUN STORIESLeBrun also helped launch the careers of many legendary hip-hop musicians such as Jay Z, Alicia Keys, 50 Cent, and many others.Years after his departure from Hot 97, LeBrun continued his career in radio on Radio 103.9 and Rock the Bells on SiriusXM. More

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      Watch the moment J.Cole makes shock onstage apology to Kendrick Lamar over bitter rap feud – but fans aren’t happy

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      FANS of Hip-Hop star J Cole were left livid this weekend after the American rapper apologised to rap rival Kendrick Lamar at his own music festival.The German-born rapper, 39, stunned the audience when he made a public apology to arch rap rival Kendrick, 36, at his annual Dreamville festival in his hometown of North Carolina.J Cole apologised to Kendrick Lamar on SundayJ Cole appeared remorseful for years of feuding with LA rapper Kendrick and apologised on stage at his Dreamville festivalCredit: GettyJ Cole pictured with Kendrick Lamar back in 2014. The two music titans have had a long and complicated history including a recent feudCredit: GettyHe told festival-goers: “You all love Kendrick Lamar, correct? As do I. “I want to stand up here to say to Kendrick I am sorry. I am not going to continue to downplay his [Kendrick Lamar’s] greatness.”He then said his diss track, 7 Minute Drill, taken from his mixtape album Might Delete Later, was “lame”.The Grammy-award winner continued: “I am proud of the Might Delete Later. Read More On J.Cole”But the song [7 Minute Drill], is the lamest thing I’ve done in my life.”He continued: “To Kendrick, I apologise. I know this is not what a lot of people want to hear.”The North Carolina-native guessed correctly.Fans stormed social media to announce their fury at the long-standing rap battle’s potential end.Most read in ShowbizOne furious fan posted a comment on X formerly known as twitter, telling social media users: “Apologising on stage at your own festival, what happened to the Hip-Hop I love?”Another disgruntled fan echoed a similar sentiment, tweeting: “I’m definitely disappointed as a J.Cole fan with that apology.The social media user continued: “I wish we could bring back the Tupac & Biggie era, but without any violence. Just a pen and a microphone.”Stars launch Jay Z’s music streaming service TidalOther supporters of the rapper had a different perspective, commending the Dreamville-artist for extending an olive branch, commenting: “J Cole is 39. He doesn’t feel like being in a pointless rap beef. HE DOESN’T HAVE TIME FOR THIS. I’m with him 1000%.”While some Kendrick fans appeared to doubt the intention behind the apology, other fans took to Instagram to accept it on the behalf of their music hero.One said: “Now J Cole and Kendrick fans can come together and unite. I want to hear a joint album!!The two music titans have had a complicated history, often trading subliminal insults at each other for years.DRAKE’S INVOLVMENTKendrick opened for Drake’s Club Paradise tour back in 2012Credit: GettyIn 2012, Canadian rap star Drake, 37, gave Kendrick a leg up in the industry by asking him to open on his Club Paradise Tour. The rappers would collaborate with each other twice that same year, first on Drake’s Take Care album and then as featured guest artists on A$AP Rocky’s Grammy-nominated song Problems.But the friendship would be short-lived.When Kendrick found solo success with his 2013 debut album, Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, he followed it up with a guest verse on Detroit rapper Big Sean’s song Control that called out Drake and fellow rappers Meek Mill, Pusha T and Mac Miller.Kendrick sent a warning to the rappers on the song, saying: “I got love for you all, but I’m trying to [lyrically] murder you.”Drake then made a rare move by responding to the diss in a 2013 Billboard Magazine article. He said: “It [Kendrick’s verse] just sounded like an ambitious thought to me. “That’s all it was. I know good and well that Kendrick’s not [lyrically] murdering me, at all, on any platform. “So when that day presents itself, I guess we can revisit the topic.”Why did Kendrick diss J Cole?The LA rap superstar Kendrick Lamar headlined Glastonbury back in 2022Credit: GettyDrake then enlisted J Cole on his eighth studio album For All The Dogs in October last year.The album included a song called First Person Shooter, and Cole’s verse appeared to be a nod to unity between the three rappers.He called himself, Drake and Kendrick the “big three”, but Kendrick responded on a song titled Like That, and said Cole was “a light pack”. The rap star also made comparisons between another iconic feud of yesteryear: Michael Jackson and Prince.Kendrick said he was the ‘Prince’ of the battle. Drake waded in again, and responded to Kendrick’s dig in Florida last month.He said on stage: “I know that no matter what, it’s not a person on this ‘What’s Kendrick’s beef with Drake and J Cole? Earth that could ever mess with me in my life.”J Cole then delivered a fresh batch of insults addressing Kendrick’s verse in a song called 7 Minute Drill on recent album Might Delete Later. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe penned in his lyrics: “Somebody’s dissing. You want some attention. He’s still doing shows but fell off like The Simpsons.” In addition to this, Cole calls Kendrick’s most recent album, 2022’s Mr Morale and the Big Steppers, “tragic”, before warning Kendrick that he would “humble him.”Sunday’s apology at the Dreamville Festival appears to be a timely offering in the seemingly on-going feud between the rappers. Key moments of J Cole and Kendrick Lamar FeudThe complicated history of J Cole and Kendrick Lamar’s rap feud
      2012: Kendrick opened up for Drake on his Club Paradise Tour back in 2012.
      2013: In 2013, Kendrick dropped a guest verse on Big Sean’s Control, where he called out Drake, along with rappers Meek Mill, Mac Miller, Pusha T and J Cole. Informing all: “I got love for you you all but I’m trying to [lyrically] murder you.”
      Drake responded later on that year, affirming “I know good and well that [Kendrick] is not murdering me, at all, in any platform.”
      2023: The beef appears to have come to ahead when J Cole referred to himself, Drake and Kendrick as the “Big 3” on last years collaborative song with Drake, called First Person Shooter.
      Kendrick responded last month, on rapper Future and producer Metro Boomin’s collaborative song, Like That’, stating: “there’s no big three- it’s just big me.”
      The LA rapper also called J Cole’s verses mediocre, referring to them as “a light pack.”
      March 2024: Drake seemingly addressed the Kendrick verse in concert in Florida last month, telling the audience: “I know no matter what, it’s a not a person on this ‘What’s Kendrick Lamar’s beef with Drake and J Cole? earth that could ever with mess with me in my life.”
      A few weeks later, J Cole dissed Kendrick on a track called 7 Minute Drill on his recent album Might Delete Later, where he accused the LA rapper of ‘falling off’.
      April 2024: J Cole issues an apology to Kendrick Lamar, on stage at his annual festival Dreamville.

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