Azalea said in an Instagram video “I’m a grownup, I’m not about to fight a kid in the club,” and addressed Bhabie directly by saying, “you look silly, I’m not going to be scrambling around on the floor with a 15-year-old girl from the Internet… You’re young and you’re going took back on this and feel real dumb.”
Chance the Rapper — real name Chancelor Bennett — has reportedly signed on to develop a feature musical with MGM, entitled Hope. According to a press release, MGM has acquired the rights to work with Chance and the project will be made in collaboration with Chance’s long-time manager, Pat Corcoran of Haight Films, as well as Scott Bernstein of Tradecraft. Bernstein also worked as a producer on Straight Outta Compton.The screenplay comes from Carlito Rodriguez, known for both Empire and The Leftovers, and the original music will be overseen by Nico Segal. Exact details of the project are still unknown, though MGM’s press release seems to hint that it will fall in line with Chance’s various efforts to support the city of Chicago. The rapper has done a tremendous about of community organizing and philanthropic initiatives over the years, which were referenced in MGM’s release.
Meek Mill is planning to release a new album at the end of this month. According to Vogue, the rapper’s as-yet untitled record will be out on November 30th and and will address “his experiences and the issue of social justice.” The album serves as Meek Mill’s first full-length effort following his release from prison earlier this year, when the Supreme Court of Philadelphia overturned his controversial, heavily-criticized jail sentence. He had shared his Legends of Summer EP, which included the single “Stay Woke” featuring Miguel. Meek’s last album was Wins and Losses in 2017.
Kanye West posted on Twitter that his upcoming album, “Yandhi,” has been delayed for a second time, with the new projected release date unknown. Kanye performed with Kid Cudi over the weekend at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Festival, and it seems that it was during this appearance that West decided his solo album is not release for release. Said Kanye in a tweet, “After performing again, I realize the new album I’ve been working on isn’t ready yet. I’ll announce the release date once it’s done.” Kanye and Kid Cudi released their joint album, “Kids See Ghosts,” back in June. West has been at work on “Yandhi” since then, and originally it was scheduled for release on September 29. West then said in October that he pushed back the release to November 23, to finish recording it in Africa.
Streaming service Netflix just announced that it’s launching its first-ever music competition show, called Rhythm + Flow. Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and T.I. will serve as the main judges, with the show aiming to find fresh talent and discover the next hip-hop star. The 10-episode competition reality series will be produced by John Legend. Rhythm + Flow will also tap other stars and industry executives to help them in the process. Auditions will take place across the US beginning this Fall, and you can sign up here. Rhythm + Flow will debut sometime during Fall 2019.
