Nicki Minaj directly addressed DJ Akademiks during her recent X Spaces conversation. This interaction coincided with Akademiks’ second deposition with Roc Nation, creating a notable moment that left the media personality seemingly startled.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-what-nicki-minaj-say-dj-akademiks-streamer-left-startled-rapper-mentioning-x-spaces
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Outkast or Eric B. & Rakim NYT Crossword Clue
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Violent Way – “My Dearest Friend”
Buffalo oi stompers Violent Way are great at making catchy, upbeat songs about messing you up, but that’s not the subject matter of their latest track.
Like all skinheads, the members of Violent Way have sentimental streaks, and that’s what they put on display with their new single, “My Dearest Friend.”
It’s a heartfelt thank-you to an important person who may or may not still be here. The song still carries the energy of a fight song, but its message is more tender and reflective.
https://www.stereogum.com/2327162/violent-way-my-dearest-friend/music/
Founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley dies at 74
Frehley, 74, was on life support earlier in the day Thursday, TMZ reported.
https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/founding-kiss-guitarist-ace-frehley-dies-at-74/
Clipse Joins Lineup for ComplexCon 2025 in Las Vegas: What to Know
**Clipse Joins the Lineup for ComplexCon 2025 in Las Vegas**
Exciting news broke on Thursday, October 16: Clipse, the critically acclaimed Virginia Beach duo of Pusha T and Malice, will be joining the already stacked lineup for the 2025 edition of ComplexCon in Las Vegas. Known for their sharp lyricism and impactful storytelling, Clipse has garnered widespread acclaim, particularly with their latest album.
### Clipse to Perform at ComplexCon 2025
Clipse is set to take the stage on **Saturday, October 25**, the first day of ComplexCon’s two-day event. Fans won’t want to miss their performance as part of an incredible roster of artists. For tickets and more information, [click here](#).
### Previously Announced Performers
In addition to Clipse, ComplexCon 2025 boasts a stellar lineup including fan favorites such as **Young Thug**, **Yeat & friends**, **Peso Pluma**, **Ken Carson**, **Central Cee**, and **2hollis**. These artists will bring a diverse and dynamic energy across the festival’s duration.
This year’s ComplexCon will also feature the much-anticipated relaunch of **Verzuz**, spotlighting legendary showdowns between artists from Cash Money and No Limit Records. This head-to-head musical battle is sure to be a highlight of the event.
### Clipse’s Latest Album: *Let God Sort Em Out*
*Let God Sort Em Out*, Clipse’s fourth studio album and their first since 2009’s *Til the Casket Drops*, was released to universal acclaim this past July. Produced in part by Pharrell Williams, the album showcases the duo’s signature chemistry and lyrical depth.
The record opens with the deeply moving track “The Birds Don’t Sing,” a heartfelt tribute to Pusha T and Malice’s late parents. The album stands as a tightly constructed and powerful addition to Clipse’s long-revered catalog.
*Let God Sort Em Out* is available now—be sure to give it a listen before experiencing Clipse live at ComplexCon 2025!
https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/clipse-joins-complexcon-2025-lineup-las-vegas
Enter to Win a Sabaton ‘Legends’ Vinyl Prize Pack!
How would you like to win a new vinyl prize package featuring the latest Sabaton album, *Legends*?
This exciting giveaway comes from the Loudwire Nights radio show as part of our Loudwire Record Club. The prize package is pretty impressive, starting with the *Legends* album itself.
The new record has just arrived and is available now. It has already spawned five singles, including “Templars,” “Hordes of Khan,” “The Duelist,” “Lighting at the Gates,” and the most recent effort, “Crossing the Rubicon,” which features Jonny Hawkins and Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More.
Speaking with Loudwire Nights host Chuck Armstrong recently, Sabaton’s singer Joakim Broden shared, “I love doing fun stuff and unexpected stuff and trying new stuff.”
Sabaton’s Par Sundstrom spearheaded the collaboration with the Nothing More guys, and Broden was very pleased with the results. “I’ve got to say, I was super impressed when I heard the results,” said the singer. “I’m the cranky guy. I would expect to go in there and say, ‘Yeah, that’s not very good. Change that.’ But in this case, no. I loved it.”
You can check out more of that Loudwire Nights chat with Sabaton’s singer below.
But a copy of the vinyl album is just the beginning of this prize package. Along with the *Legends* vinyl, the winner will receive:
– A vinyl slipmat
– Assorted postcards from Sabaton, signed by the members of the band
– An 11″ x 17″ poster
– A 16-page *Legends* booklet that includes facts about each legend mentioned in the album, along with the lyrics and artwork
### How to Enter
Getting in on this great Sabaton vinyl giveaway is simple. Just use the entry form at the bottom of this post to submit your contact details. If your name is chosen, we’ll reach out to you with instructions on how to claim your *Legends* vinyl prize package.
Be sure to enter soon, as this contest will end on **Wednesday, Oct. 22**.
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### READ MORE:
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### Programming Note:
Along with the contest, Loudwire Nights will be celebrating the music of Sabaton during the Friday, Oct. 17 airing this week.
Tune in to Loudwire Nights with Chuck Armstrong nightly starting at 7 PM ET. You can listen anytime, from anywhere, right here or by downloading the Loudwire app.
Good luck!
https://loudwire.com/sabaton-legends-vinyl-prize-pack-contest/
Why did Daddy Yankee sue his ex-wife? Relationship drama explored as rapper advices all artists to get a prenup
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Daddy Yankee has an important message for up-and-coming artists: always have a prenuptial agreement.
In the music industry, protecting your assets and intellectual property is crucial. Daddy Yankee emphasizes that a prenuptial agreement can provide financial security and clarity for artists as they navigate their careers.
For emerging talents, this advice serves as a reminder to plan ahead and safeguard their future, both personally and professionally.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/music/why-daddy-yankee-sue-ex-wife-relationship-drama-explored-rapper-advices-artists-get-prenup
What has Drake said about viral fake abs accusations? 6ix9ine claims the rapper has got body enhancement surgery done
**Drake Dismisses Rumors of Getting a Brazilian Butt Lift Amid Tekashi 6ix9ine Allegations**
Drake has firmly denied claims that he underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), responding to recent allegations made by rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. The controversy arose after 6ix9ine accused both Drake and Gunna of resorting to surgery to alter their physiques — specifically, that Drake got abs surgically and Gunna lost weight through cosmetic procedures.
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### 6ix9ine’s Claims on DJ Akademiks’ Stream
Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, appeared on DJ Akademiks’ recent livestream, shared by No Jumper on Instagram on October 15. During the conversation, Akademiks asked Hernandez how he thought Gunna (real name Sergio Giavanni Kitchens) managed to lose so much weight.
6ix9ine responded, “I think he got a BBL.”
He then pivoted to Drake, asking Akademiks, “Drake’s your favorite rapper, right? You know Drake got abs, right?”
DJ Akademiks, however, dismissed the notion that Drake’s abs were the result of surgery.
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### Drake Addresses the BBL Rumors
Drake appeared on Bobbi Althoff’s *Not This Again* podcast on September 2, 2024, shortly after a viral photo of the rapper showing off his well-defined abs sparked cosmetic surgery rumors.
When asked about the speculation, Drake said, “People also say that I got a BBL, right? They call me ‘BBL Drizzy.’ I don’t know if my wagon looked crazy when I walked in here, but did it?”
He went on to explain that while he did edit the viral photo, it was likely just color saturation adjustments. “I came from the gym, I was sweaty in that pic. Maybe I heightened the saturation or something on it. I think I hit it too hard. They don’t look like that.”
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### Metro Boomin’s Diss Track Adds to the Buzz
The drama intensified earlier this year when producer Metro Boomin released a diss track titled *BBL Drizzy* on May 5, 2024, accusing Drake of undergoing cosmetic procedures.
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### Gunna Responds to Weight Loss Allegations
Amidst 6ix9ine’s claims, Gunna’s own explanation for his weight loss has resurfaced. In an interview with *XXL Magazine* published on April 15, 2024, Gunna opened up about his life after being released from prison.
The rapper was arrested in 2022 alongside YSL labelmates, including Young Thug, in connection with a racketeering case. After taking a plea deal, Gunna was released, and since then, he has lost significant weight.
When asked how he achieved this, Gunna replied:
“Less eating. Especially when I went to jail. I lost a lot of weight. Just like, cleansing. Detoxing. And when I got home, I started working out and just keeping it fit. And now, I’m on a year straight of all working out. Yes. I got a trainer. I work out six days a week. I eat better. I eat clean. And that’s something I’m disciplining myself to do every day. It’s something that I’m liking, though. I feel better when I work out.”
Gunna also recently released his sixth studio album, *The Last Wun*, on August 8, 2025.
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### 6ix9ine Defends Gunna in New Diss Track Against Young Thug
Interestingly, although 6ix9ine cast doubts on Gunna’s natural weight loss, he appeared to defend him in a new diss track aimed at Young Thug titled *Fax*, released on October 14.
In the track, 6ix9ine criticizes Young Thug for labeling Gunna a rat and references allegations that Thug “snitched” during his incarceration, particularly highlighting his mention of Pewee Roscoe in an interrogation.
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### Related Readings
– *What happened between Bhad Bhabie and 6ix9ine? Feud explored as rappers exchange heated messages on social media*
– *“Didn’t know a rat can call someone else a rat” – 6ix9ine reacts to Young Thug’s new leaked track ‘Closing Arguments’*
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As the debate continues, both Drake and Gunna maintain their innocence regarding cosmetic enhancements, emphasizing natural methods for achieving their physiques. Meanwhile, 6ix9ine’s comments have only fueled the ongoing drama within the hip-hop community.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/music/news-what-drake-said-viral-fake-abs-accusations-6ix9ine-claims-rapper-got-body-enhancement-surgery-done
“No real plan on what he’s really supposed to do” – Elliott Wilson reacts to Drake’s decision to appeal the verdict in his lawsuit against UMG
Hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson recently shared his views on Drake’s decision to appeal a judge’s dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group.
The lawsuit was related to Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Li.” Despite the initial setback in court, Drake has chosen to pursue an appeal, a move that has sparked various discussions within the music industry.
Elliott Wilson’s insights provide a deeper understanding of the implications behind this legal battle and what it means for the artists involved.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/podcasts/news-no-real-plan-really-supposed-do-elliott-wilson-reacts-drake-s-decision-appeal-verdict-lawsuit-umg
beatBread unveils $100m global indie fund in partnership with AIM, WIN, IMPALA
Two months after securing an additional USD $124 million in credit and equity capital, music financing platform beatBread has launched a new $100 million fund aimed at labels and distributors seeking alternatives to traditional industry financing.
The Global Independence Fund (GIF) marks an expansion of beatBread’s existing business model, which provides capital to independent music operations. The company has established the fund in partnership with several trade organizations representing independent labels, including AIM, AIM Ireland, WIN, and IMPALA.
This new financing vehicle will allow labels to access capital by borrowing against existing catalog revenue streams, securing advances for artist signings, and obtaining working capital for operational expenses. Unlike conventional deals, the GIF’s structure enables recipients to maintain control over their day-to-day operations.
In addition, distributors leveraging the GIF will gain access to OpenPlay, a delivery platform, as well as other services through membership programs run by the partner trade organizations.
beatBread notes that the launch of the GIF builds upon its label advance partnership with A2IM in the U.S., which began in November 2024.
Commenting on the fund’s launch, Matthew Tilley, beatBread’s Head of Artist & Industry Development, said:
“For too long, independent labels have had to play by rules set by incumbents, where access to capital comes at the cost of control, and the opportunity to sign and support artists is also limited by access to capital, even when those distributors or independent labels may otherwise be in the very best position to develop, market, and support a given artist. The Global Independence Fund is one element in the ongoing fight to change that.”
WIN CEO Noemi Planas added:
“beatBread has been a long-time supporter of the independent sector. This new funding initiative will not only offer more access to financing options, it will also provide additional benefits to members of leading independent organization friends programs.”
Planas continued:
“The Global Independence Fund is designed to give independent labels the leverage they need to build sustainable businesses on their own terms, compete with larger corporations, and retain independence. The future of music should be shaped by the diversity, creativity, and resilience of independent labels and artists. Expanding access and choice of funding options helps make that future a reality.”
beatBread also highlighted that labels interested in benefiting from the GIF will be able to choose their distribution partners and secure additional pools of co-investment capital from within beatBread’s Funding Network. Furthermore, they can compare various funding structures and options using beatBread’s Deal Comparison Tool.
Launched in February, the Comparison Tool aims to provide indie artists and labels with transparency regarding the long-term costs and potential earnings associated with different funding structures. Importantly, labels can use the tool regardless of whether they seek financing through the Global Independence Fund.
Independent labels interested in accessing the fund can apply directly through beatBread’s website. However, the company has not disclosed how it will allocate the $100 million across applicants or if it plans to raise additional capital for future deployments.
Founded in 2020, beatBread previously raised $34 million in a seed round in 2022 before closing a $100 million institutional fund later that same year. The company also launched an exclusive investor network in 2022, which brought funding from music companies, distributors, and high-net-worth individuals into its existing institutional capital pool.
In 2023, beatBread introduced multi-million dollar advances specifically for songwriters and added publishing administration services through partnerships with Kobalt and AMRA.
By February 2024, beatBread reported having paid advances covering both existing music catalogs and new, unreleased material to over 1,300 clients across six continents, with funding amounts ranging from $1,000 to over $10 million.
— Music Business Worldwide
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/beatbread-unveils-100m-global-indie-fund-in-partnership-with-aim-win-impala/