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Takeoff To Make Appearance On Kanye & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures 2’

The late Takeoff might have a guest appearance on Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign’s upcoming album Vultures 2. Rolling Stone confirmed that the late Migos member will be featured on…

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The late Takeoff might have a guest appearance on Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign's upcoming album Vultures 2. Rolling Stone confirmed that the late Migos member will be featured on the song "Let Me Chill Out" alongside Rich The Kid and NBA YoungBoy.

Ye recently confirmed on Justin Laboy's The Download podcast that the album will be released on May 3 after the second installment was delayed from its original date of March 8. Ye has previously worked with Quavo on "Champions" in 2016 and most recently in 2022 "We Did It Kid" on Donda 2.

Takeoff was kidded in 2022. His appearance on "Let Me Chill Out" will mark his fourth posthumous appearance. He was first featured on "Feel The Fiyaaaah" alongside A$AP Rocky on Metro Boomin's December 2022 album Heroes & Villains. His uncle and bandmate Quavo dedicated his 2023 album Rocket Power to Takeoff and had verses on "Patty Cake" and "Back Where It Begins," as well as snippets of his vocals sprinkled throughout the project. Most recently, a posthumous Takeoff verse was added to "Over H--- & Bitches," a diss track by Quavo aimed at Chris Brown after the latter said in ".." that fans wanted Quavo dead rather than Takeoff.

"R.I.P. TakeOff, he the only real one, I got true respect/ Crazy how when he died, everybody really wished it was you instead," Brown raps in "Weakest Link."

Quavo responded: "This bullet got your name/ Don’t ever bring up Take, p----."

Kanye's Next Venture Amid 'Vultures 2'

The rapper announced that he is planning to open an adult film studio. Ye took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to inform his followers of his new venture.

In a six-second video, a woman's voice is heard saying "Go to Yeezy.com." The video shows a white background with a message reading, "4 24 24 Yeezy Porn is c-------."

As of the time of this writing, Yeezy.com does not have anything launched pertaining to the adult film venture.

In order to get Ye's new business venture off the ground, the rapper has solicited advice from Mike Moz, Stormy Daniels' ex husband, who is a film producer in the industry. Daniels is a popular adult film star and former stripper. She has also been in the news for other reasons, as of late.

TMZ reports Ye has been looking into this for quite some time and Yeezy Porn could launch as early as this summer.

Take a look at Kanye's official here and fan's reactions.

Hip-Hop is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. While the genre is one of the youngest, its impact has been massive. The genre originated in the early '70s in New York in African-American communities in the Bronx. Hip-hop starts with the music: rapping, DJing, and freestyling. But those elements led to others, including breakdancing and graffiti art.

Hip-hop has been in the mainstream in ways that its founders never would have dreamed.

"When we started on this journey decades ago, we were often told, 'No.' No, you won't be able to leave New Jersey. No, if you rap, you can't sing. No, singers can't become actresses. No, actors can't also produce," Queen Latifah said to Entertainment Weekly in a statement as she is set to become the first female rap artist to be celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors.

"To now be recognized amongst so many multi-hyphenates feels unbelievable, not for just me and my team, but for our community. I'm beyond grateful for this recognition."

Throughout this year, hip-hop has been celebrated in performances by some of the greats. At the 2023 BET Awards, there were performances by MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, The Sugarhill Gang, D-Nice, Warren G, Yo-Yo, Trick Daddy, Trina, Uncle Luke, Redman, Erick Sermon, and Keith Murray -- also known as "Def Squad," and more highlighted rap on Culture's Biggest Night.

Earlier this year, Questlove curated a hip-hop tribute at the 2023 Grammy Awards where Missy Elliott, Run DMC, Salt n Pepa, Public Enemy, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star, Nelly, GloRilla, Lil Baby, and more took to the stage. That led to a summer tour featuring the Roots and LL Cool J where they were joined by different hip-hop legends at each stop on the tour.

If you have been a fan since the beginning or you've just begun listening, you'll learn more from these projects. Take a look at five documentaries on these hip-hop artists:

Biggie and Tupac (2002)

Biggie and Tupac is a full-length documentary on the lives and tragedies of the hip-hop icons, both of whom were taken from us far too soon. Besides footage of Biggie and Tupac, you will also see appearances from Snoop Dogg, Lil Cease, and more. You can stream Biggie and Tupac on Amazon Prime Video.

Fade to Black (2004)

Jay-Z is one of the best rappers ever. The New York native's 2004 documentary Fade to Black shows fans how he got started. At the center of this film is Jay-Z's sold-out Madison Square Garden concert in 2003... which, at the time, were supposed to be his final shows. There are appearances from his wife Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West and more. It took about 15 years for this documentary to be available to stream and it is worth the wait. You can stream Fade To Black on Tidal or Amazon Prime.

Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022)

Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy takes us back to where it all began for Kanye West: the Southside of Chicago. Kanye West's artistry has impacted hip-hop like no other, as his diverse skills in producing and designing put him in a league of his own. You can stream Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy on Netflix.

Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)

Nas: Time Is Illmatic takes a deep dive into Nas' iconic debut album Illmatic. In the New York native's documentary you will also hear accounts from Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes and Pharrell. You can stream Nas: Time Is Illmatic on Peacock.

Eminem: Count Me In (2023)

Eminem has had quite a career in hip-hop and this documentary takes a look at many of his accolades. In 2022 he performed at the Super Bowl alongside Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and 50 Cent. He was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year for his contributions to hip-hop. You can stream Eminem: Count Me In on Amazon Prime Video.

Autumn Hawkins is the National Hip-Hop and R&B writer for Beasley Media, currently residing in New Jersey. Prior to working at Beasley Media, she was in broadcast news as an entertainment producer. When she's not impatiently waiting for Beyoncé to drop new music, she is reading, shopping, or planning a vacation.