The Wrap Up shares the week of storylines, viral moments, and conversation for the week! This week is hosted by Mike Medium.
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Nelly Arrested at St. Louis Casino
Grammy-winning rapper Nelly was arrested early Wednesday morning at the Hollywood Casino in St. Charles, St. Louis. The Missouri State Highway Patrol stopped Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes Jr., around 4:45 a.m. during a routine ID check, which revealed an outstanding warrant for no car insurance from a previous stop. During the search, officers reportedly found four ecstasy pills on him. Nelly’s lawyer, Scott Rosenblum, argues that the arrest was unwarranted, claiming an overzealous officer targeted Nelly, especially since he had just won several jackpots at the casino. Rosenblum is confident the case won’t proceed and is demanding an investigation into the officer’s actions.
Fugees Cancel U.S. Tour Dates
The Fugees have canceled their U.S. tour dates, which were intended to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Lauryn Hill’s iconic album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The tour was set to begin in Tampa on August 9th, but the trio, consisting of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras, decided to pull the plug just three days before the scheduled start. Lauryn Hill announced the cancellation on Instagram, citing “difficulties” as the reason. However, the UK shows will continue as planned. The cancellation follows a challenging period for the group, with Lauryn facing vocal strain and claiming that media sensationalism has negatively impacted ticket sales. Hill expressed her disappointment, assuring fans that they’ll be back once the issues are resolved.
Kai Cenat Responds About Possible Kamala Harris Stream
Streaming star Kai Cenat revealed that the Secret Service has been repeatedly calling him, trying to set up a collaboration with Vice President Kamala Harris. Cenat, who typically avoids politics, shared his surprise during a live stream, where his reaction went viral. This comes on the heels of former President Trump’s appearance on Adin Ross’s stream, which drew over 1.5 million views. While Cenat hasn’t committed to interviewing Harris, he mentioned that if he did, his first question would be, “Why did you guys call me?” As Harris ramps up her online campaign efforts following President Biden’s decision not to run in 2024, this potential link-up could be one to watch.
Drake Drops New Tracks and Exclusive Content
Drake is back with new music and exclusive content, marking his first release since “Not Like Us” topped the charts. He dropped three new tracks—“It’s Up,” “Blue Green Red,” and “Housekeeping Knows”—on a platform called 100Gigs.org. “It’s Up” features Young Thug and 21 Savage, while “Housekeeping Knows” includes Latto with production by Gordo. In addition to the new music, Drake also shared 100 gigabytes of exclusive content, including never-before-seen video clips, behind-the-scenes footage, and studio sessions. The content was first teased on Instagram by @Plottttwistttttt, a handle Drake follows, confirming its legitimacy. Fans can dive into the new tracks and explore the extensive content on 100Gigs.org.