NLE Choppa poses it up for the 40th-anniversary issue of Paper Magazine.

And the rapper pairs the appearance in the milestone edition with an electrifying photoshoot.

The MC also seizes the moment to open up about the headlines he’s been magnetizing with his viral smash ‘Slut Me Out 2,’ the reciprocal support of the LBGTQ community, and his spirituality.

Waxing candidly on the latter, the 21-year-old opened up about speaking to God with uncertainty about the raunchiness of his music.

The “answer” he shares may surprise many.

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Azealia Banks may be renowned for her spiky spars with fellow artists, but the rapper is rallying around rising femcee Cleotrapa in the wake of her drama with Ice Spice.

So much so that she’s invited the performer to join her onstage in New York.

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Central Cee and RAYE team up for for brand-new collaboration ‘Moi.’

The British stars have been blazing a trail on a global stage with their respective releases and link up to light up the scene with the hard-hitting anthem.

Produced by EINER BANKZ, HARRY BEECH, and EIGHT8, the Garage-flavored cut has been paired with a video shot between London and Paris. The latter is apt as the duo trade lyrics in French on the catchy offering.

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Victoria Monét and Usher turn up the heat in the scintillating visualizer for their new single ‘SOS (Sex on Sight).’

Unwrapped last month, the colossal collaboration serves as the first taste of the deluxe edition of Monét’s album, ‘Jaguar II.’

Mirroring their vocal intertwinement on the track, the stars scorch in each others’ arms in the sensual clip.

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In a developing story, it is being reported that rapper Rich Homie Quan has died.

Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, the star was just 34 years old.

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With ‘Wicked’ rapidly drawing near its release, an extended trailer has been unleashed.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star as Glinda Upland and Elphaba Thropp respectively in the eagerly anticipated Jon M. Chu production.

Premiering worldwide on November 22 (with a sequel arriving a year later), the masses have been granted a further glimpse of the big-screen incarnation of the award-winning stage showing.

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Lil Wayne has already wrapped up his upcoming ‘Tha Carter VI’ album.

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Megan Thee Stallion takes center stage in Pepsi‘s new ‘Gladiator II’-themed commercial. And she does so alongside footballers Travis Kelce, Josh Allen, Derrick Henry, and Justin Jefferson.

Mounted in support of the upcoming Paramount Pictures blockbuster and the launch of the NFL‘s new season.

The colossal spot, which makes many a reference to the classic Pepsi commercial helmed by Beyonce, Britney Spears, and Pink, features a remixed incarnation of Queen‘s classic ‘We Will Rock You.’

Set for a huge promotional push, the spot will air during the kick-off of the season’s first game and during the MTV Video Music Awards 2024. As reported, the Hot Girl Coach will host the New York ceremony on September 11 and perform at the event too.

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have agreed to the rules of their debate.

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Sade is set to make a major comeback.

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Lady Gaga lights up the October issue of Vogue Magazine.

And aptly so.

For, the month will bring with it the release of ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ and, as recently reported, the lead single from her new album (which fans have christened ‘LG7’).

Ever the chameleon, Gaga transforms with a variety of looks for the  Ethan James Green shoot – some inspired by the film, some inspired by her own iconic aesthetic.

A compelling interview feature landed in tandem with the spread; one which saw Mother Monster wax candid about the ‘Joker’ sequel, her engagement to fiancé Michael Polansky, and how he called on her to create her new Pop record. A record Vogue confirms is set for a February 2025 release.

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Justin Bieber is readying new music.

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