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Drake Regrets Naming His Ex-Girlfriends In His Music

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1 year ago

March 2, 2023

Drake regrets namechecking his exes in his music.

The ‘Hotline Bling’ hitmaker admitted he has two regrets when it comes to his back catalogue, one being “disrupting somebody’s life” by mentioning them by name or making clear references to them, and the second being mocking older rappers.

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 9: Rapper Drake performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Discussing his song ‘Weston Road Flows’, in which he raps about retiring at 35, he told Lil Yachty on ‘Moody Conversations’: “I hate hearing that s***. I think that, and sometimes when I’ve said girls’ names in songs, maybe those are the two things that I look back on and I’m like, ‘Maybe I could’ve done without, like, s* on people for age or disrupting somebody’s life.’ “

The 36-year-old rapper stressed that “the lyrics are never with ill intent” but admitted one of his former partner’s had called him out about it once and bluntly told him about the impact his words could have.

But though Drake has tried his “best to stop doing that”, he admitted it isn’t always easy because sometimes he just needs an outlet for his feelings.

During his carer, Drake has recorded several songs fans believed to be about his relationship with Rihanna, and in 2021, he claimed he briefly dated SZA in his track ‘Mr. Right Now’.

He rapped of the ‘Kill Bill’ singer: “Yeah, said she wanna f*** to some SZA, wait / ‘Cause I used to date SZA back in ’08.”

The same year, he referenced a relationship with Jennifer Lopez in ‘Diplomatic Immunity’.

The track features the lyric: “2010 was when I lost my halo/2017, I lost a J.”

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Iconic Rapper Snoop Dogg To Light Up Paris With Olympic Flame

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1 day ago

July 26, 2024

Murugi Gichovi

American rapper Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame as it completes its final journey before the Paris Games’ opening ceremony on Friday, (26.07.2024).

The torch will pass through the vibrant streets of Saint-Denis, a diverse northern suburb of Paris that houses the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Centre.

Joining Snoop Dogg as torchbearers in Saint-Denis will be renowned French actor Laetitia Casta, celebrated French rapper MC Solaar, and retired Ukrainian pole-vaulter Sergey Bubka.

The Olympic flame has been on a two-month tour across France. On Friday morning, it will pass through the athletes’ village, which spans Saint-Denis and neighbouring Saint-Ouen, before making its way to the Olympic Stadium and the Aquatics Centre just a few kilometres away.

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Rihanna Celebrates Fenty Beauty’s Collab With Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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2 days ago

July 25, 2024

Murugi Gichovi

Rihanna is so “proud” of Fenty’s partnership with the Olympics.

The 36-year-old singer and beauty mogul has inked a deal with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will make Fenty a “premium partner”.

She wrote on Instagram: “tried to tell yall….we outside all 2024!!! PROUD to announce that @FentyBeauty is a premium partner of the Olympic AND Paralympic Games baby!!! #FentyxParis2024.”

The Paris Olympics will begin on Friday, July 26, and run until August 11. The Paralympics will follow on Wednesday, August 28 until Sunday, September 8.

According to ELLE US, volunteers will receive makeup kits so they can create a “designated look” using Fenty Beauty products.

600 volunteers, ranging in ages from 18 to 21, will receive kits and tutorials on how to do their makeup and Fenty will have make-up artists on site to match foundation to skin tones.

Products in the makeup kit will include the Eaze Drop’Lit All-Over Glow Enhancer, the Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint, Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, and the Invisimatte Instant Setting and Blotting Powder.

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Kenya Sevens: Time & Where to Watch as Shujaa Begin Olympics Campaign in Paris

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2 days ago

July 25, 2024

Muinde Brian

The 2024 Paris Olympics will begin competitions on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of the Opening Ceremony on July 26.

Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony will take place on July 26 and It will be the first Olympic Opening Ceremony held outside a stadium, with about 10,500 athletes parading through Paris on boats along the Seine.

Shujaa, Kenya’s national rugby sevens team, will be the first Kenyan team in action at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Here’s what you need to know and how you can catch them in action at the Stade de France.

Schedule and Matches

– Wednesday, July 24

– Argentina vs Kenya (5 pm Kenyan time)

– The Argentines, who topped last season’s World Sevens Series standings, will provide a significant challenge for Kenya, who played in the second-tier Challenger Series in 2024. Historically, Argentina has had the upper hand, but Shujaa must win to avoid early elimination.

– Australia vs Samoa (8 pm Kenyan time)

– Australia finished fourth in the World Series, making this another tough match. A positive result here could boost their confidence for the final group game.

What Else to Know

The rugby sevens ranking matches and finals will take place on July 27. Per International Olympic Committee rules, no medals are awarded and no athletes are eliminated before the opening ceremony.