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Is Tory Lanez the quarantine superhero?For some, Tory Lanez saved them from boredom over the last few weeks with his Quarantine Radio. Although it nearly got shut down completely due to violating Instagram’s nudity policy, Tory was able to convince to giants at IG to keep his show going! Tory even got offered a 30-min segment on MTV, and it's still unclear if he will accept the deal or not. However, Tory is working with YouTube to create “new technology” for live home shows. Tory took to IG to make his big announcement!This is an innovation never been seen before, “where fans can interact with the artist first hand and request favorite songs, change the lighting , personalize how they want it to feel and look.”He continued to say:“To all my artist friends! I know this pandemic is prolly messing up your show money and the experience for your fans ... AS YALL KNOW I have always been an innovator ... Tomorrow for the first time ever me and @youtube are getting together to create a BRAND NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR LIVE SHOWS FROM HOME !! / And everything LIVE !!!!”“hopefully This works tomorrow ! cuz if it does this is HISTORY ! to the fans ... U will be able to connect with your favorite artist for songs that u want to hear , or to pin your comment , or to customize anything in the artist set ! THIS IS GOING TO BE ALOT OF FUN !!”The Canadian rapper is scheduled to set things off tomorrow for the first-ever paid live show on Quarantine Radio! Tory also announced he’s donating a percentage of the proceeds to charity! Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nbD1XA2IQ/The global crisis disrupted the lives of millions, many people have to work from home, including celebrities who typically make the majority of their salary from performances. Some artists are giving their fans free IG Live shows while others are figuring out other ways to be creative. Are you excited about this?

Tory Lanez Teamed w/ YouTube & Has “New Tech” For Artists To Do Live Home Concerts!

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It is officially Summer Jam season!&nbsp;
The HOT 97 team came together from the Edge in Manhattan to announce the Summer Jam 2024 lineup on Monday, June 18 for a celebration only we can bring to the team.
It all goes down Sunday, June 2 at UBS Arena.&nbsp;
Performing this year is, Doja Cat, Offset, Sexyy Red, we'll be celebrating the legacy of Method Man &amp; Redman live on stage, Sleepy Hallow, Davido, Tee Grizzley, &amp; 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, &amp; Tata).&nbsp;
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HOT 97 Summer Jam 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

Pusha T

Pusha T joins the chat.
 
Drake has been trending lately as it seems some of his previous friendships are no longer. The Canadian rapper, however, is no stranger to rap beef.
 
We&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/kendrick-lamar-seemingly-take-shots-at-drake-and-j-cole-in-new-song">previously reported</a>&nbsp;that Kendrick Lamar joined&nbsp;Future and Metro Boomin on their new album&nbsp;We Don&rsquo;t Trust You.&nbsp;In his verse on the single "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bKBAA22Go">Like That</a>", he gave the internet something they were not expecting as he raps, &ldquo;Yeah, get up with me, f*ck sneak dissing/&rsquo;First Person Shooter,&rsquo; I hope they came with three switches,&rdquo; on the single &ldquo;Like That&rdquo; taking direct shots at Drake and J. Cole.
 
&ldquo;Think I won&rsquo;t drop the location? I still got PTSD/Motherfuck the Big 3, n***a, it&rsquo;s just big me&rdquo; dissing J. Cole as he rapped, &ldquo;Love when they argue the hardest MC/Is it K-Dot? Is it Aubrey? Or me?&rdquo;
 
&ldquo;We the big three like we started a league, but right now, I feel like Muhammad Ali&rdquo; rapped Cole on Drake&rsquo;s chart-topping single,&nbsp;First Person Shooter.&nbsp;Obviously- Kendrick disagreed.
 
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Although Pusha T is not directly involved in the "beef" this time, he is still somehow being mentioned. Over on X, a fan shares, "I just wanted to point out that after all these years of mob talk from Drake, nobody ever laid a finger on @pusha_t.."
 
Push replies, "Not a pinky nail&hellip;"
 
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Pusha T Reacts To Drake’s ‘Mob Talk’; Seemingly Reignites Beef

Uncle Luke

In a recent interview with Stephen Smith, Uncle Luke shared more thoughts on Diddy's recent <a href="https://www.hot97.com/news/diddys-la-miami-homes-raided-sex-trafficking-probe/">home raids</a> and <a href="https://www.hot97.com/news/diddy-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-following-multiple-sexual-assault/">allegations</a> and compared them to Kanye West's controversies.
 
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Uncle Luke expressed doubts about Diddy's ability to bounce back, saying, "Literally take the handcuffs off me and then you better P. Diddy you, I brought a P Diddy."
 
He also brought up Kanye West, suggesting that in the music industry, there's always a chance for a comeback. However, he seemed more skeptical about Diddy's prospects, mentioning issues with sample clearances.
 
According to Uncle Luke, Kanye is struggling with getting records cleared and finding artists willing to collaborate. He emphasized the importance of features in today's music landscape, noting that artists often rely on collaborations for success.
 
Regarding Diddy's raid &amp; legal issues, Uncle Luke expressed concern that the legal issues could tarnish his reputation. He speculated that Diddy might need to mend relationships and seek support from allies to make a comeback.
 
Uncle Luke also highlighted the challenges of dealing with law enforcement, especially on a federal level. He suggested that Diddy's past statements and controversies could complicate his situation further.
 
In conclusion, Uncle Luke's interview sheds light on the complexities of Diddy and Kanye's situations. While Kanye may face challenges in the music industry, Diddy's legal issues &amp; recent raid present a different set of obstacles to overcome. Only time will tell how both artists navigate their respective challenges and whether they can make successful comebacks.

Uncle Luke’s Take On Diddy’s Raid And Kanye West’s Controversial Remarks

Lizzo

<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/lizzo-wants-to-be-a-supermodel-instead-of-a-singer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lizzo</a> is clarifying remarks she made about quitting her music career, causing a stir on social media.
 
On Tuesday (April 2), the 'About Damn Time' singer revisited her comments, prompted by an outpouring of support from fans, who urged her to reconsider.
 
&ldquo;I wanted to make this video because I just need to clarify when I say &lsquo;I quit,&rsquo; I mean I quit giving any negative energy attention,&rdquo; Lizzo begins in a new video shared on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5RWyNRvD91/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>. &ldquo;What I&rsquo;m not going to quit is the joy of my life, which is making music and connecting to people. And I know I&rsquo;m not alone. In no way shape or form am I the only person experiencing that negative voice that&rsquo;s louder than the positive.&rdquo;
 
She continued, &ldquo;If I can just give one person the inspiration or motivation to stand up for themselves and say they quit letting negative people, negative comments win then I&rsquo;ve done even more than Icould&rsquo;ve hoped for. I&rsquo;m going to keep moving forward and keep being me.&rdquo;
 
Check out her latest statement below.
 
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We previously reported that the Detroit-bred entertainer shocked fans following what appeared to be a retirement announcement. On Friday (March 29), amid her ongoing,<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/lizzo-sexual-assault-lawsuit-put-on-ice-by-california-judge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;jaw-dropping sexual assault and harassment lawsuit</a> aired her grievances online, prompting her to take a step back from the music industry.
 
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m getting tired of putting up with getting dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet,&rdquo; she begins in&nbsp;the statement.
 
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m constantly up against lies being told about me for clout &amp; views &hellip; being the butt of the joke every single time because of how I look &hellip; my character being picked apart by people who don&rsquo;t know me and disrespecting my name.&rdquo;
 
&ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t sign up for this shit &ndash; I QUIT,&rdquo; she declared.
 
Last August, Lizzo was sued by three former backup dancers &mdash; Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez &mdash; alleging a &ldquo;toxic work environment.&rdquo;
 
Despite the case being temporarily stayed, she's vigorously maintained her innocence, challenging a January ruling that denied her motion to dismiss.