“The show must go on,” so DaBaby is finding ways to laugh through the controversy.

The embattled rapper is still very much on the receiving end of professional and personal backlash for rendering homophobic remarks about ‘men who suck d*ck in parking lots’ and people living with HIV last month (as previously reported).

But, after delivering multiple apologies (to no avail), the GRAMMY nominee recently deleted his final formal statement on the matter from his social media before taking a few days to cool off.

Now, he’s back and appears to be taking the ‘cancelation’ in stride. See what we mean inside:

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From reported affiliation with former president Donald Trump to polarizing comments on the Black Lives Matter movement and more, Lil Wayne has braced his fair share of public scrutiny over his 20-year career.  Hence, his outlook on the ongoing DaBaby drama is one of particular value.

As has been extensively covered, DaBaby (born Jonathan Kirk) is experiencing a wave of backlash after taking to the Rolling Loud Festival stage to impart derogatory remarks about people living with HIV and ‘men who suck d*ck in parking lots.’  As a result, the backlash has been so widespread Kirk has lost endorsement deals and major performance opportunities.

When quizzed on his thoughts on the DaBaby hoopla, Wayne offered a surprising response.  Read his comments inside:

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DaBaby continues to speak up and out against ongoing backlash stemming from homophobic and insensitive commentary he delivered at Sunday’s ‘Rolling Loud’ (July 25).

As has been extensively reported, the rapper (born Jonathan Kirk) has been dominating news cycles since he openly slammed ‘men who suck d*ck in parking lots’ and people living with HIV during his live performance at the concert festival – a stance that brewed swift criticism from concertgoers, fans, LGBTQ+ advocates and allies, and even fellow celebrities like Dua Lipa, Elton John, Anitta, Demi Lovato, and more.

Now, after issuing multiple statements and even a music video to address the hoopla of the matter, Kirk is still using his platform to clap back at detractors – likely to his detriment.

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‘Zoom’ rapper Boosie Badazz is no stranger to zooming to the top of Twitter’s trending tally for problematic statements about women, the LGBTQ+ community, and more.

In the past, he’s faced backlash for slamming modern day cartoons for ‘making kids gay,’ openly criticizing basketball star Dwyane Wade for ‘allowing’ his daughter, Zaya, to come out as transgender, and so much more.

Now, he’s ruffling feathers again – this time in defense of his ‘Period‘ co-star DaBaby.  Look inside to see what he’s said that has people up-in-arms.

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DaBaby has been a firm fixture in the headlines after making shocking homophobic remarks during his performance at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the rapper drew on offensive stereotypes when addressing the gay community. He later went on to add abhorrent remarks about AIDS and HIV.

The backlash has been swift and seismic, with both fans and industry peers – including Dua Lipa – slamming him in earnest.

Now, after making one ill-advised attempt at addressing the matter, he has taken to Twitter to add more to the narrative.

His words below…

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Dua Lipa may have ascended to the top of the charts with ‘Levitating’ collaborator DaBaby, but that isn’t stopping her from voicing her disgust at the homophobic remarks he made about gay people at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the MC shocked the fans at the festival, when he randomly said:

“If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, or any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases, then put your cellphone lighter up. Fellas, if you ain’t sucking d**k in the parking lot, put your cellphone lighter up.”

In the time since, the backlash has grown enormously – particularly after the rapper seemingly doubled down on his comments while ironically trying to extinguish the flames of anger.

Now, as the fury burns hotter, Lipa is the latest name to weigh in.

Her words below…

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Polo G has just unleashed the visuals for his song ‘Toxic.’

The music video contains vibrant animated visuals done by Ryan Lynch. Other scenes see Polo G rapping about certain things before they appear before him. Throughout the majority of the video he is filmed alongside his friends.

‘Toxic’ is lifted from his #1 album ‘Hall of Fame,’ which topped the Billboard 200 chart last month (as we reported here).

The track also serves as his first set of visuals since he shared the music video for his song ‘Party Lyfe,’ which features fellow rapper DaBaby.

Watch the Counterpoint 2.0-directed clip for ‘Toxic’ below…

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With summer officially kicked off this week, DaBaby is looking to bring in the season in style with his latest single, ‘Red Light Green Light.’

Reportedly the newest taste of offerings set to line his forthcoming studio album (tentatively titled ‘D4’), the GRAMMY nominee invites everybody to the cookout via its accompanying 80’s-inspired clip – which the star says he directed himself.

“I’m f*ckin’ a b*tch in my G Nikes (Let’s go) / I hop out with that stick with that beam, like / My partner want see something killed, that’s what he like (Someone die) / So the first nigga tried gon’ tell G “Hi” / I been bout that motherf*ckin’ sack since a knee-high (Since a knee),” DaBaby raps on the anthemic cut.

Delivered just a week after he unveiled the music video for his second official solo release of 2021, ‘Ball If I Want To,’ look inside to see hear ‘Light’ ahead of the premiere of its music video Friday morning (June 25).

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Tory Lanez shows off his acting and dancing chops in the cinematic music video for ‘SKAT,’ his long-awaited new duet with chart-topping rapper DaBaby.

Directed by Christian Breslauer, Lanez swerves in and out of the fast lane in the high octane clip as he cruises in stolen cop cars, saddles up as a cowboy in the wild wild West, and later zooms past his co-star in a flashy race car scene.

As if that wasn’t enough action, Tory finishes with a full on remake of the legendary dance breakdown from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video.

Did the rapper do the King of Pop justice?  Watch inside and you tell us:

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The BET Awards is back and set to blaze on Sunday June 27.

As always, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Black entertainment’s biggest calendar night. A ceremony that’s even more notable this year, given that it marks a return to the live-audience format after a year like no other.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees list has been revealed.

After unprecedented success, Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby lead with seven each.

Drake and Cardi B follow closely with five.

Elsewhere, the likes of Beyonce, The Weeknd, and Chloe X Halle are amongst the stars who also scooped notable noms at the show/

What are you waiting for? The full list of nominations awaits below…

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Megan Thee Stallion sprung a surprise on fans moments ago with the release of the video for ‘Movie.’

A firm favorite from her debut album ‘Good News,’ the track has long been requested as a single – and it seems the Hot Girl Coach has obliged.

For the visual, Meg and guest Lil Durk head to the strip club – where they make it rain in earnest.

‘Movie’ follows smashes such as ‘Savage’ with Beyonce, ‘Body,’ and ‘Cry Baby’ featuring DaBaby.

What are you waiting for? Watch Meg turn up the heat after the jump…

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Hopping to a Hot 100 peak of #15 this week, Rap newcomer SpotemGottem is enjoying the fruits of planting one of the year’s most viral hits thanks to his tune, ‘Beatbox.’

As if it wasn’t already popular enough thanks to the Tik Tok-driven #JuneBugChallenge, ‘Beatbox’ was given a big boost after chart-topping rapper DaBaby blessed it with a controversial freestyle (click here to hear).

Now, the cut’s being spun via a female perspective delivered courtesy of Mulatto.

“I’ve been killing features / I’m on everything like hot sauce / So don’t act like I ain’t been that bitch since I popped off,” boasts the burgeoning Rap diva.

Look inside see Big Latto put it down like only she can via a photoshoot-inspired, Scrill Davis-directed music video:

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