Hip hop fans have a lot to catch up on today, as the rap world is buzzing with new releases, beefs, collaborations, and controversies. Here are some of the top stories you need to know:

Trippie Redd Denies Being a Devil Worshipper

Trippie Redd is not happy with the accusations that he is a devil worshipper, and he took to Instagram Live to set the record straight. The rapper, who is known for his dark and demonic imagery, said that he is not a satanist, but rather a spiritual person who believes in God. He also slammed the critics who judge him based on his appearance and music, saying that they are hypocrites and ignorant¹.

Soulja Boy Gets Dragged by Blueface’s Mom

Soulja Boy may have bitten off more than he can chew when he decided to mock Blueface’s baby with Chrisean Rock, calling it “ugly” on Twitter. The tweet did not sit well with Blueface’s mom, who clapped back at Soulja Boy with a series of insults, calling him a “crackhead”, a “clown”, and a “one-hit wonder”. She also challenged him to a boxing match, saying that she would knock him out².

N.O.R.E. Shows Off Impressive Weight Loss

N.O.R.E. is looking slimmer and healthier than ever, thanks to his new fitness regimen. The Drink Champs host revealed that he has lost over 40 pounds in the past year, by following a strict diet and exercise routine. He said that he was inspired by his friend Fat Joe, who also underwent a dramatic transformation. N.O.R.E. said that he feels more energetic and confident, and that he wants to inspire others to get in shape³.

Benzino Disses Eminem on ‘Rap Elvis’

Benzino is not letting go of his long-standing feud with Eminem, and he has released a new diss track called ‘Rap Elvis’. The track, which samples Elvis Presley’s ‘Hound Dog’, takes shots at Eminem’s race, age, fans, and legacy. Benzino accuses Eminem of being a culture vulture, a fraud, and a has-been. He also gives him 48 hours to respond, or else he will drop another diss track⁴.

Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Nicki Minaj’s Music Facing TikTok Removal

Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Nicki Minaj are among the artists whose music could be removed from TikTok, due to a dispute between Universal Music Group (UMG) and the video-sharing app. UMG, which owns the rights to some of the biggest names in hip hop, is reportedly unhappy with the royalty rates that TikTok pays to its artists. UMG is threatening to pull its entire catalog from the platform, unless TikTok agrees to a better deal⁵

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Coi Leray is not impressed by Eminem’s name-drop on his new song “Doomsday Pt. 2”. The Detroit rapper released the track on Wednesday (January 26, 2024) as part of the Lyrical Lemonade album All Is Yellow, which also features Juice WRLD, Kid Cudi, Jack Harlow and more.

On the song, Eminem takes aim at his longtime rival Benzino, who is Coi Leray’s father, and also dismisses the possibility of collaborating with the “No More Parties” hitmaker. He raps:

I don’t care if you’re Benzino’s daughter or not / You’re not hot, you’re just a thot / You think I’d do a song with Coi Leray? / No way, I’d rather listen to Royce all day

Coi Leray caught wind of the diss and took to Twitter to share her reaction. She wrote:

Eminem mentioned me on his new song. It’s so stupid. He’s so old and bitter. He needs to grow up and stop hating on my dad. He’s just mad because I’m young and popping and he’s washed up and irrelevant.

She also added a laughing emoji and a hashtag #DoomsdayWho to mock the song’s title.

Coi Leray is not the only one who responded to Eminem’s diss. Benzino also fired back at his nemesis on Instagram, calling him a “racist” and a “culture vulture”. He wrote:

Eminem is a racist who has been exploiting black culture for decades. He’s a culture vulture who has no respect for the art form or the people who created it. He’s a coward who hides behind his mic and his security. He’s a bully who picks on women and children. He’s a clown who can’t handle the truth. He’s a joke who needs to retire and leave hip hop alone.

Benzino and Eminem have been feuding since the early 2000s, when Benzino was the co-owner of The Source magazine and accused Eminem of being a “rap Hitler” who was destroying the culture. Eminem responded with several diss tracks, such as “Nail In The Coffin” and “The Sauce”, which mocked Benzino’s rap skills and magazine sales.

The beef was reignited in 2020, when Benzino called out Eminem for dissing Snoop Dogg on his album Music To Be Murdered By – Side B. Eminem later explained that he was hurt by Snoop’s comments that he was not in his top 10 rappers of all time, and that he had no problem with him otherwise.

Coi Leray, meanwhile, has been making waves in the music industry with her viral songs and collaborations. She recently released a new single with Mike WiLL Made-It called “Grown & Sexy”, which is expected to appear on her upcoming debut album. She also received two nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Rap/Sung Performance for her hit “No More Parties (Remix)” with Lil Durk.

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Eminem is back with another diss track, this time targeting his longtime rival Benzino and his daughter Coi Leray. The song, titled “Doomsday Pt. 2”, is a sequel to his 2023 track “Doomsday”, which also featured shots at Benzino, Nick Cannon, Machine Gun Kelly, and others.

On the new song, Eminem accuses Benzino of being a “washed-up has-been” who is jealous of his success and fame. He also mocks Benzino’s appearance, calling him a “bald-headed freak” and a “mole rat”. He raps:

You’re so irrelevant, you’re barely a footnote / You’re just a joke that I use for a punchline / You’re a bald-headed freak, you look like a mole rat / You’re so old and weak, you should retire and go nap

Eminem also takes aim at Coi Leray, who is a rising star in the hip hop scene. He dismisses her as a “talentless hack” who uses ghostwriters and autotune. He also declines the possibility of collaborating with her, saying he would rather work with “a monkey with a drum machine”. He raps:

And your daughter, she’s a talentless hack / She’s using ghostwriters and still suck / She’s a wannabe Cardi B with a BBL / She’s a carbon copy of every female / She asked me for a feature, I said hell no / I’d rather work with a monkey with a drum machine / She’s a disgrace to the rap game, she should quit / She’s a waste of space and a piece of sh*t

The song has sparked a lot of reactions online, with some fans praising Eminem for his lyrical skills and others criticizing him for being too harsh and petty. Benzino and Coi Leray have not yet responded to the song, but they are expected to do so soon.

“Doomsday Pt. 2” is part of the Lyrical Lemonade album “All Is Yellow”, which was released today by Cole Bennett. The album features other artists such as Juice WRLD, Kid Cudi, Jack Harlow, and more¹. The album is available on all streaming platforms.

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