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Drake and J. Cole are looking to rack up A+ reviews for their expanded "It's All a Blur" tour ... they intentionally selected towns with booming college campuses!!!

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ Hip Hop both Drizzy and Cole wanted to dedicate their stage energy to the fans who truly drive up their numbers -- the younger generation!!!

There's also the addition of dates in Lexington, KY where Drake's beloved Wildcats play ... and State College, PA, home to Penn State, but Cole won't be at that one.

They also set out to pay homage to the communities that embraced them early in their careers ... Drake has proclaimed Columbus, OH to be his 2nd home since his debut "Away from Home" tour and the city's Schottenstein Center now has TWO dates after being shut out from the 'Blur' tour's first leg.

Memphis also gets a make-good date after the FedEx Forum reportedly wasn't prepared for all the tour's glitzy decorations, but the stage should be ready to go come March!!!

Canadian fans were initially upset the tour was announced without any dates in their area but we're told the 2nd leg is designed primarily to service cities who missed out last time.

Drake y J. Cole están buscando acumular críticas A+ para su gira ampliada "It's All a Blur" ... ¡¡¡han seleccionado intencionalmente ciudades con campus universitarios en auge!!!

Fuentes con conocimiento directo le dicen a TMZ Hip Hop que tanto Drizzy como Cole querían dedicar su energía escénica a los fans que realmente impulsan sus números, ¡¡¡la generación más joven!!!

También sumaron fechas en lugares como Lexington, Kentucky, donde juegan los amados Wildcats de Drake y en el State College, hogar de Penn State, pero Cole no estará presente en esa fecha.

También se propusieron rendirle homenaje a las comunidades que los abrazaron al principio de sus carreras. Drake ha proclamado a Columbus, en Ohio, como su segundo hogar desde su gira debut "Away from Home" y el Schottenstein Center de la ciudad ahora tiene DOS fechas después de haber sido excluido de la primera etapa de la gira "Blur".

Memphis también tiene una fecha de compensación después de que el FedEx Forum no estuviera preparado para toda la decoración de la gira, ¡¡¡pero el escenario debiese estar listo para marzo!!!

Inicialmente, los fans canadienses también se molestaron por no tener ninguna fecha durante la gira, pero nos han dicho que la segunda etapa está diseñada principalmente para atender a las ciudades que se perdieron la última vez.

The NFL is giving unlikely Vikings hero Josh Dobbs the same love it showed Taylor Swift last month ... putting the quarterback all over its social media pages!!

The Shield leaned heavily into Taylor's presence at Kansas City Chiefs games amid her budding romance with Travis Kelce ... temporarily changing its bio and imagery to have fun with the whole ordeal.

The "Cruel Summer" singer had real estate on the NFL's pages for a bit ... but now it's Dobbs' turn to get the spotlight after leading Minnesota to its second win in two weeks.

Of course, Dobbs was thrown into the Vikes vs. Falcons matchup after joining the team days prior and didn't even know his teammates' names or plays, but was still able to come out with the 31-28 win.

His magic continued on Sunday ... when he helped Minnesota outlast the Saints, 27-19.

Given his surprising success story, the league decided it was time to hand Dobbs his flowers ... adding him to its banner and saying, "in Dobbs we trust" in the bio.

La NFL le está dando al improbable héroe de los Vikings, Josh Dobbs, el mismo amor que mostró por Taylor Swift el mes pasado, poniendo al mariscal de campo en todas sus redes sociales.

La NFL se apoyó fuertemente de la presencia de Taylor en los partidos de los Kansas City Chiefs en medio de su incipiente romance con Travis Kelce, y había cambiado la imagen principal de su biografía para divertirse con toda la experiencia.

La cantante de "Cruel Summer" estuvo en las páginas de la NFL por un tiempo, pero ahora es momento de darle el protagonismo a Dobbs después de que le otorgara su segunda victoria en dos semanas al equipo de Minnesota.

Por supuesto, Dobbs fue lanzado al partido de los Vikes vs Falcons después de que se uniera al equipo días antes. En ese momento, ni siquiera se sabía los nombres de sus compañeros o las jugadas, pero así y todo fue capaz de entregarles la victoria 31-28.

Su magia continuó este domingo cuando ayudó a Minnesota a superar a los Saints, 27-19.

Dada su sorprendente historia de éxito, la liga decidió reemplazar a Taylor y tirarle flores a Dobbs, eligiéndolo en su banner principal y biografía con el mensaje: "En Dobbs confiamos".

Outkast's outcast André 3000 announced today his debut solo album is dropping this Friday, totally shocking the music world ... although, it's probably not what they're expecting.

He's not doing any rapping, or speaking, for that matter!!!

André posted the album cover art for "New Blue Sun" on his IG, which is a drawing of him holding the flute he's been spotted trotting around the globe for years.

The lack of any lyrical verses is one thing folks are buzzing about, but the other is the song titles. Take, for instance, the opening track ... "I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a Rap Album But This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time.” Yeah, that sets the tone.

André broke down his methodology in a rare interview with NPR ... and explained although he doesn't rap on the project, he still speaks with his music. Like he could be screaming "I hate that p**** n****" and you wouldn't even know exactly.

Rap fans might be disappointed, but he did get the stamp of approval from both Frank Ocean and Tyler, The Creator ... 2 artists who credit him with some of their highest inspirations!!!

The album is billed as a "stunning 87-minute mind-bender," and André says he pulled up at Tyler's house to get his opinion ... and Frank just happened to be there.

André played them a few tracks and the music cleared Tyler's head, allowing him to crack the matrix that was his Louis Vuitton wall of trunks while Frank gave 3 Stacks 👍🏿.

Fans have been praying for news like this since André and Big Boi won Album of the Year for 2004's "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below."

YG's getting flooded with comments about a photo of what looks like a fun night at an in-house stripper party ... because some dude claims the dancer in the pic is his baby's mother!!!

The viral fuss is coming from a man named Andre Lowe, who's been campaigning for days to get YG to remove the post ... but hasn't had any luck yet.

YG was snapped making it rain dollar bills during the Halloween bash as the dancer flaunted her flexibility ... and a strong game of G-string peek-a-boo!!! The photo IS a lot, but we don't think Andre's actually losing any sleep over it.

The guy labels himself a rapper/social media entertainer who jokes all day long, so there's a good chance this whole thing is just a skit, or a bit of trolling -- either way, it's prompting some hilarious comments from people.

Andre says he's getting teased online by a bunch of hypocrites -- guys who have the same kinda girl problems as him, acting like he's a chump.

He barked back at the haters in a new video, scoffing at all the newfound "Suga Free" pimp experts.

Some people are imploring YG to cut Andre a break and delete the post -- but even more see it for what it most likely is ... a funny skit from a dude looking to exploit IG's algorithm.

YG está recibiendo una avalancha de comentarios por una foto de lo que parece ser una noche de diversión en una fiesta de striptease. Todo ello, porque un tipo afirma que la bailarina que aparece en la foto es la madre de su bebé.

El alboroto viene de un hombre llamado Andre Lowe, que ha estado haciendo campaña durante días para conseguir que YG elimine el post, pero aún no ha tenido suerte.

YG fue fotografiado haciendo llover billetes durante una fiesta de Halloween, mientras la bailarina hacía alarde de su flexibilidad. La foto ES muy elocuente, pero no creemos que le esté quitando el sueño a Andre.

El chico se etiqueta a sí mismo como un rapero e influencer de redes sociales, que bromea todo el día, así que hay una buena probabilidad de que todo esto sea solo una parodia, o un troleo. De cualquier forma, está provocando algunos comentarios hilarantes de la gente.

Andre dice que está siendo objeto de burlas por un montón de hipócritas, chicos que tienen los mismos problemas que él con las chicas, pero están actuando como si él fuera un tonto.

Andre ha respondido a los haters en un nuevo video, burlándose de todos los expertos en "Suga Free".

Algunas personas están implorando a YG que le dé un descanso a Andre y borre el post, pero muchos más lo ven como lo que probablemente es... un sketch divertido de un tipo que busca explotar el algoritmo de Instagram.

Taylor Swift cambió el romance con Travis Kelce por una reunión de chicas con su buena amiga Gracie Abrams en la Gran Manzana el lunes por la noche.

Después de una parada de la gira llena de titulares en Argentina, Taylor probablemente estaba desglosando los acontecimientos de su fin de semana - profesional y romántico - con su amiga cantautora mientras reían y charlaban.

Taylor se veía elegante para su salida en su chaqueta azul marino de gran tamaño por encima de un vestido blanco, mientras que Gracie mantuvo las cosas más informales.

El avistamiento se produce después de que la cantante de "Karma" besara apasionadamente los labios de su novio de la NFL el sábado por la noche luego de actuar ante un estadio lleno de fans durante su parada de Buenos Aires.

La frase "conseguir una habitación" definitivamente vino a la mente cuando la pareja se besó en el backstage. La demostación de afecto era de esperarse, no olvidemos que fue justo después de que la superestrella cambiara la letra de "Karma".

La versión original, "Karma is the guy on the screen/Coming straight home to me", se actualizó a "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs/Coming straight home to me" (El Karma es el chico de los Chiefs viniendo hacia mi). Inteligente 😉

El cambio de letra fue una sorpresa muy agradable para los fans y para Travis, a quien se le vio muy emocionado mientras vibraba con la música junto al padre de Taylor.

Taylor Swift swapped out the PDA with Travis Kelce for a girly powwow with her good friend Gracie Abrams in the Big Apple on Monday night.

After a jam-packed, headline-grabbing tour stop in Argentina, Taylor was probably breaking down her weekend's events -- professional and romantic -- with her singer-songwriter pal as they laughed and chatted away.

Taylor, of course, looked chic for her outing in her oversized navy blazer atop a white dress, while Gracie kept things more casual.

The sighting comes after the "Karma" singer passionately locked lips with her NFL beau Saturday night after performing to a packed stadium of fans during her Buenos Aires stop.

The phrase "get a room" definitely came to mind when the pair made out backstage -- but the PDA was to be expected. Don't forget it came on the heels of the superstar changing the lyrics to "Karma."

The OG version -- "Karma is the guy on the screen/Coming straight home to me," was updated to "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs/Coming straight home to me." Clever 😉

The change of lyrics came as a very pleasant surprise for fans and Travis, who was seen looking stoked while vibing along to her music next to Taylor's dad.

Donna Kelce is givin' all her love and attention to Taylor Swift ... because Travis Kelce's mama was spotted watching the singer's "Eras" Tour film in theaters!

Swiftie Dannielle Sparks said in her TikTok it was her 4th time checking out the Taylor Swift concert movie -- a true fan -- but she spotted a familiar face while stepping out of a Florida movie theater.

Once the credits rolled, Dannielle says she bumped into Donna and was SHOCKED ... calling it one of the greatest moments of her freakin' life. The best part? She says no one even knew Donna was in the building during the screening.

After chatting it up with, according to Dannielle, the "sweetest human ever," she says she offered Donna a friendship bracelet, but she politely declined -- 'cause she's already got way too many!

As you know, Taylor and Travis were spotted smoochin' at her Argentina concert over the weekend ... and she changed the lyrics to her song, "Karma," just for the football star.

Kodak Black's arrest for drug possession was nothing but a big waste of taxpayer money, according to his lawyer, who wants the whole case dismissed ... claiming his pain pills were OTC and fully legal.

The "Super Gremlin" rapper was busted in Ft. Lauderdale back in July 2022, and hit with one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of trafficking oxycodone ... but according to his motion to dismiss, obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, testing of a sample of the pills showed they were just Tylenol.

Bradford Cohen, Kodak's attorney, is also accusing the Broward Sheriff's Office of a massive cover-up involving FBI Special Agent James Mitchell, who Cohen says is biased against Kodak.

He even claims prosecutors tried to withhold a body cam video of an officer surveilling Kodak, and saying he's "always ready" as the camera was focused on the cop's firearm

Cohen says the pills that were actually tested were destroyed in the process, and officials never provided any report ... despite the results showing them to just be the over-the-counter pain med.

¡Babyface ayudó a una afortunada fan con su propuesta de matrimonio en backstage justo antes de su show!

Así fue la cosa, Babyface recibió un mensaje en Instagram de Angélica Pichardo con la idea de proponerle a su novia, Diana Rosario, en uno de sus conciertos. Pensó que era una gran idea, así que trabajó con su equipo para hacer la propuesta una realidad.

Así, Angélica y Diana tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer al artista en el backstage de su concierto del sábado en el Madison Square Garden (fue un show impecable). Tuvieron la oportunidad de charlar y tomarse fotos con Babyface y Angélica se puso de rodillas para pedir las palabras mágicas

Angelica dijo en línea: "Nuestra relación es el epítome de una canción de amor de los 90"... así que tener al cantante de "Give U My Heart" y "Every Time I Close My Eyes" aquí mismo parece lo más adecuado para ellos.

Babyface helped out a lucky fan with her marriage proposal ... by giving her the opportunity to get down on one knee during a meet and greet with the singer!

Babyface got a message on IG from Angelica Pichardo ... proposing to propose to her GF, Diana Rosario, at one of his concerts.  Babyface was down with it, and worked with his team to make it happen.

So, Angelica and Diana hit up the concert at The Theatre at MSG Saturday, after which they were invited backstage to meet Babyface face-to-face! During their exchange, Angelica got down on one knee and popped the question.

Angelica said afterward, "Our relationship is the epitome of a '90s love song" ... so having the "Give U My Heart" and "Every Time I Close My Eyes" singer right in front of them made the moment perfect.

La detención de Kodak Black en julio de 2022 por posesión de drogas no fue más que un gran despilfarro de dinero de los contribuyentes: su abogado quiere que se desestime todo el caso, alegando que las pastillas resultaron ser Tylenol.

El "Super Gremlin" rapero fue arrestado en Ft. Lauderdale en julio de 2022 por un cargo de posesión de una sustancia controlada y un cargo de tráfico de oxicodona, pero de acuerdo a su moción para desestimar el caso, obtenido por TMZ Hip Hop, las pruebas de una muestra de las pastillas mostraron que eran solo Tylenol.

Bradford Cohen, el abogado de Kodak, también ha acusado a la Oficina del Sheriff de Broward de un encubrimiento que involucra al agente especial del FBI James Mitchell, quien Cohen dice que tiene algo en contra de Kodak.

Incluso afirma que los fiscales trataron de ocultar un video de un oficial filmando su arma de fuego mientras vigilaba a Kodak y comentando que "siempre está listo".

Cohen dice que las píldoras que en realidad se probaron fueron destruidas en el proceso, y los funcionarios nunca proporcionaron ningún informe a pesar de los resultados que muestran que sólo eran el medicamento de venta libre para el dolor de cabeza.

Omarion's getting praise for being cool about his child's mother Apryl Jones' relationship with his ex-bandmate, but she doesn't see it that way -- instead, Apryl says the "Touch" singer dished all sorts of subliminal shade!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked up with Apryl in Studio City, CA, where "The Comeback" actress vented about Omarion's 2-hour sit-down with "Hollywood Unlocked" host Jason Lee.

Apryl tells us she and O have been broken up for nearly a decade, so the notion of him "forgiving her" for previously dating former B2K member Lil' Fizz is lost on her!!!

While she admits her Fizz relationship might have hurt fans raised on "Scream" tours ... Apryl has zero bad things to say about him. She points out they hooked up 5 years after she and Omarion split, and still credits Fizz for helping her through postpartum depression.

As for her relationship with Omarion ... Apryl says she's woman enough to co-parent peacefully with him, but wishes he'd push forward with his career without using her in his storylines!!!

La cantante de gospel Bobbi Storm aparentemente no sabe cómo sentarse, relajarse y disfrutar de un vuelo y decidió que los pasajeros a su alrededor necesitaban escuchar su último single, a pesar de algunas serias advertencias del personal de la aerolínea.

Bobbi publicó un video siendo regañada por una azafata de Delta Airlines luego de intentar cantar una canción en el vuelo lleno de pasajeros antes del despegue, algo con lo que la tripulación no estaba de acuerdo.

Bobbi deja que toda la cabina sepa que fue nominada recientemente para un par de Grammys, e incluso recibió algunos aplausos de sus compañeros pasajeros, que probablemente solo estaban deseando que esta situación terminara para que pudieran despegar... aunque no había terminado para Bobbi.

Bobbi termina cantando, aunque en un volumen bajo, su canción, "We Can't Forget Him", mientras que en su asiento y la sección de comentarios en su propio puesto no tiene gente en su esquina.

La gente ha estado comentando su clip desde su publicación durante el fin de semana, uno dijo: "Estabas completamente equivocada", y otro añadió: "¿Crees que porque estás nominada a los Grammy las reglas no se aplican a ti y el avión es tu escenario? Trabaja en ese ego hermanita".