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Lola Brooke: The Brooklyn rap diva going all-Nike everything demands your full attention

Sometimes you just have to do it, right Nike heads? Random and awesomeness combined - it’s all eyes on Brooklyn rap diva Lola Brooke showing out in a full-fledged Nike fit and I’m here for it.

Sometimes you just have to do it, right Nike heads? Random and awesomeness combined - it’s all eyes on Brooklyn rap diva Lola Brooke showing out in a full-fledged Nike fit and I’m here for it.

Lola Brooke is 100 percent Team Nike for the win

It’s way more than just posing for Lola. The hip-hop diva has come through with snapshots of herself fully embracing the Just Do It brand and reminding the world it’s iconic moves only.

‘Doing the things I like to do in good gear with @jdsportsus …❤ #NikeGlobalAirCollective #teamnike

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Lola Brooke: The Brooklyn rap diva's signature capsule collection has arrived

Wish you could level up in a New York type of way? Want to show big love to Brooklyn? Look no further than how rap diva Lola Brooke is showing out these days especially with a signature capsule collection here for the taking.

Wish you could level up in a New York type of way? Want to show big love to Brooklyn? Look no further than how rap diva Lola Brooke is showing out these days especially with a signature capsule collection here for the taking.

Lola Brooke has you more than covered with a signature collection

It’s more than just a fit or two. It’s a full-fledged statement with gear holding you down from head to toes.

Lola Brooke has unveiled a special capsule collection of merchandise comprised of hooded sweatshirts, bold graphic tees, trucker hats, and more inspired by some of her most notable mottos, catchphrases, and her debut project, Dennis Daughter, released last year. 

The made in America collection is a vibrant mix of fashion and music. It includes a black hooded sweatshirt and white tee embellished with type-graphics of one of Lola’s most popular adlibs, ‘Uh Uh Uh Uhhhh,’ a black ‘Don’t Play With It’ hooded sweatshirt and black tee, an ‘It’s Gator Season’ green and white tee, and more offerings tied to Lola’s gator association—bringing the bite she has in music to ready-to-wear. 

The drops also include a highly coveted limited edition ‘Lola Brooke’ crew-neck sweatshirt and black tee. These items, which reinterprets Lola’s cover art image from her 2023 debut project, Dennis Daughter, are sure to sell out quickly.  

All items in the collection are available to order now at lolabrookemerch.comand range from the price points of $28 to $95. 

Photo Courtesy: Kumo Shai 

About Lola Brooke  

Few have stayed true to the roots of Brooklyn, New York while possessing the necessary charisma and talent to transcend its world-renowned identity. However, Lola Brooke has shown herself to be just that, while also making a stand-out case as one of the new heavyweights in a city that might boast the best legacy of Hip-Hop. Though petite in stature, her lyrical presence and personality cast a skyscraper-sized shadow over the game. With quotable lyrics and unforgettable bars, she delivers street-influenced songs with unwavering confidence and an unpredictable cadence that evokes an essence reminiscent of the golden age of Hip Hop as she leans into the future of music with genre-busting fire.  
  
Lola's love for rap started early; she dropped her first music video to a freestyle titled "2017 Flow" and instantly began to build a buzz in the city. She continued to release numerous songs, each displaying her incredible rapping skills and starlike persona, but her song "Don't Play With It" started to grab people's attention. Soon after, she began to perform at events such as Rolling Loud NYC, Break The Internet Fest, and HOT97's "Who's Up Next" showcase, as well as a halftime performance for her beloved hometown team, the Brooklyn Nets. During the first half of 2023, Lola embarked on her first nationwide tour with A Boogie wit da Hoodie, signaling her rising super-stardom status felt outside the East Coast. Later that year, she embarked on her first international touring stint, taking center stage on festival stages at WOO HAH! X ROLLING LOUD Festival in Rotterdam, Rolling Loud Portugal, Rolling Loud Germany, Splash Festival in Germany, Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park, London, Openair Festival in Frauenfeld Switzerland, and brought the efforts back to the states with acclaimed performance at Hot 97 Summer Jam, Rolling Loud Miami and Broccoli Festival. 
 
Lola Brooke's talent and hard work have not gone unnoticed. Her hit single 'Don't Play With It' featuring Billy B earned her a Platinum certification from RIAA and debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, a testament to her growing popularity. She made her television debut at the prestigious 2023 BET Awards, where she was nominated for 'Best New Artist '. Lola's breakthrough was further recognized with a nomination for 'Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist' at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards and a feature as a 2023 XXL Freshman member. In November of 2023, Lola released her debut project, 'Dennis Daughter, a deeply personal reflection of her life experiences and a showcase of her versatility and range as a powerhouse artist. 
 
Lola's music is a reflection of the unbridled energy and resilience of Brooklyn. Her dominant flow and powerful rhymes captivate and mesmerize new fans daily, drawing them into the world of Brooklyn's music scene. As she continues to assert herself as New York's next hometown hero, her growing body of work, which has already tallied streams and views in the millions, is a testament to her undeniable talent. Standing at just 4'9", Lola Brooke is not just a rising star, but potentially music's NEXT BIG THING, a symbol of Brooklyn's enduring spirit and musical prowess.

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Lola Brooke: The flexing and glowing up shows no signs of stopping with platinum status

There’s no slowing down Lola Brooke these days. From putting out fire singles to delivering hard-hitting collaborations with music videos, it’s all eyes on the the Brooklyn rap star and she’s officially sitting on platinum.

There’s no slowing down Lola Brooke these days. From putting out fire singles to delivering hard-hitting collaborations with music videos, it’s all eyes on the the Brooklyn rap star and she’s officially sitting on platinum.

Lola Brooke is sitting on platinum status with the stats to prove it

LB relied on the power of social media to show off her glowing. Lola acknowledged her ‘Don’t Play With It’ tune reaching platinum status this month.

‘This 10 post slide not enough to show the journey and tears I took with DPWI .. but hopefully it’s enough to inspire the next upcoming artist . Make sure you perform your music like it’s a hit even when it’s not… you just never know & put faith in god 🥺❤️ I was told I would be NOTHING ! now I got a platinum hit song ….

Thank you to my fans
and thank you to my team
@team80official
@aristarecords

#BIGGATOR 🐊’

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Shantel May: It's signature sounds with Lola Brooke and Isley Brothers homage with 'Love It Here'

Need some melodic awesomeness to get you into the mood? Look no further than what crooner Shantel May is serving up for the masses courtesy of the new ‘Love It Here’ anthem.

Need some melodic awesomeness to get you into the mood? Look no further than what crooner Shantel May is serving up for the masses courtesy of the new ‘Love It Here’ anthem.

Shantel May links with Lola Brooke for ‘Love It Here’

It’s way bigger than just the stunning Shantel on her latest anthem. May teams with hip-hop artist Lola Brooke and delivers a fire sample from the iconic Isley Brothers on ‘Love It Here.’

Singer/songwriter Shantel May, the rising R&B sensation hailing from the city of Toronto, marks her official entry into the US music scene with the release of her MNRK Music Group debut single, "Love It Here."Featuring New York rapper Lola Brooke and produced by SK & K Major, the track is an enchanting blend of fierce, fun, confidence, and romantic vibes, encapsulating Shantel May's unique perspective on life and love. The forthcoming single showcases her vocal prowess and pays homage to The Isley Brothers' classic "Footsteps In The Dark," adding a nostalgic yet contemporary touch to the track.

As she reflects on recording the single, Shantel states, “I immediately fell in love with the Isley sample & knew it would be dope. The topic was bang on for me at the time so it was easy to connect/have fun wit. I think the girls gon like this one. It feels familiar but also new. Which is something I think I identify with a lot as an R&B artist, who mostly listens to throwbacks. This is my first female feature & Lola’s vibe fits perfectly.”

Born and raised in one of Toronto's east-end housing projects, Shantel May found solace in music from an early age. Using it as a tool to navigate life's challenges, she has shattered barriers in her comfort zone. From stairwell covers to sharing stages worldwide with DVSN on Drake's tour and contributing to DVSN's "A Muse In Her Feelings," Shantel May's trajectory in R&B is undeniable. The early support from theJoe Budden podcast and collaborations with Westside Gunn, Rory, RAAHiiM, and more set the stage for the upcoming EP in 2024, featuring anticipated collaborations with Eric Bellinger, Tone Stith, and others.

Follow Shantel May's journey on Instagram and TikTok, and stay tuned for more exciting releases in 2024.

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Lola Brooke: The hard-hitting rap artist puts NYC on her back with 'God Bless All The Rappers'

Who says after dropping a fire album the promo grind needs to end? Turns out rap artist Lola Brooke is staying busier than ever and showing out with her new ‘God Bless All The Rappers’ music video.

Who says after dropping a fire album the promo grind needs to end? Turns out rap artist Lola Brooke is staying busier than ever and showing out with her new ‘God Bless All The Rappers’ music video.

Lola Brooke hits the green light on her ‘God Bless All The Rappers’ music video

It’s more than just a standout anthem from her Dennis Daughter studio album. Brooke keeps the cameras rolling for the hard-hitting Big Apple-flexing music video.

Brooklyn-born recording artist Lola Brooke unveils her latest music video to "God Bless All The Rappers." The powerful, BenMarc-directed official music video is available to watch HERE
 
The base-knocking track, which samples “A Child of God (It's Hard to Believe) " by Millie Jackson was first revealed during the latter part of 2023 with the release of Lola's debut project, Dennis Daughter, which is out now"God Bless All The Rappers" is a masterful blend of sound and vision from the globally acclaimed rap star. In the song, Lola professes her respect and compassion for all rappers across the board as she sheds light on the judgment and dangers that can arise from being a rapper. A story hardly told, she calls into action the need to value the lives of all rappers in a fashion that matches the acclaim received for the music that is shared by her community. The visual vividly brings into focus this notion, evoking emotion that displays Lola's determination to raise attention to an ordeal that she is susceptible to with being a rapper herself. 

Acclaim for Lola Brooke last year has brought the rising Rap star to new heights. She achieved her first Billboard Hot 100 chart acclaim and first RIAA-certified Gold recognition for her blockbuster hit single "Don't Play With It" featuring Billy B / official remix featuring Latto and Yung Miami. The song has recently earned end-of-year press acclaim from Billboard & Elle Magazine for the respective publications 'Best Songs of 2023' columns. Her stand-alone song "Just Relax," which was released last April, received recognition from VulturePassion of Weiss & Esquire as one of the 'Best Songs for 2023 as Consequence of Sound named "Best Side, stemming from her project Dennis Daughter as one of 'The 200 Best Songs of 2023.'

Elsewhere, she earned a spotlight as a 2023 XXL Freshman member for the coveted Hip Hop publication, the title as Amazon Music's Breakthrough artist of 2023, and editorial cover stories from NME Magazine to LADYGUNN Magazine and international fashion publication Wonderland Magazine

On November 10, 2023, Lola released her long-anticipated first project, Dennis Daughter, via Team Eighty Productions/ Arista Records, which features Bryson Tiller, Coi Leray, French Montana, Latto, Nija and Yung Miami. Press praise for Dennis Daughter has reached paramount levels with highlights from GRAMMY.comConsequence of SoundEssenceHYPEBEASTXXLRevoltRap RadarVibe MagazineBillboardHot New Hip HopBETEbony MagazineRap Up,That Grape Juice and more. Last month, Lola received her first nomination for this year's iHeartRadio Music Awards under the category Best New Artist (Hip Hop). With more surprises in store for the rest of the year, there’s no signs of stopping Lola Brooke’s reign as one of the fresh new leaders of Hip Hop. 

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Lola Brooke is Timberland-stomping on the competition - literally

She might not be A-Town stomping but there’s a legit Timberland boot flex coming courtesy of Brooklyn’s Lola Brooke in 2023. The hip-hop artist comes through celebrating the genre’s 50th anniversary by donning the iconic footwear’s original style.

She might not be A-Town stomping but there’s a legit Timberland boot flex coming courtesy of Brooklyn’s Lola Brooke in 2023. The hip-hop artist comes through celebrating the genre’s 50th anniversary by donning the iconic footwear’s original style.

Lola Brooke is your Timberland flexer

Along with juggling music and her non-stop grind, Brooke is officially adding modeling goals to the mix. She stars in Timberland’s newest campaign centered on the iconic boot.

Last week, renowned footwear brand Timberland® released their latest campaign starring Brooklyn-born rapper, rising star Lola Brooke. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and the Original Timberland® Boot, both formed in 1973, Timberland® unveiled their latest footwear release, the 'Hip Hop Royalty Boot,' which pays tribute to the four pillars of Hip Hop — DJ'ing, MC'ing, graffiti, breakdancing, and Sedgwick Ave, in The Bronx, New York, the place it all started.

This latest in strides for the one-to-watch artist Lola Brooke arrives on the heels of Lola being deemed ‘one of eleven artists set to make it big in 2023’ via Rolling Stone, ‘one of twenty rappers to watch in 2023’ via Complex along with several other artist to watch spotlight profiles from iHeartPop SugarGeniusHHDX and Vogue. In the same breath, for the month of February, the Bed-Stuy native holds the title as Rookie of the Month for Billboard and BET Amplified Artist of the Month. Readying her eagerly awaited first music release of this year, all eyes remain on Lola Brooke as she continues to unleash her superstardom to the masses and makes an non-negotiable case as to why she not one to be played with. 

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Lola Brooke delivers summer love vibes with On My Mind

New York rapper Lola Brooke is out here pumping tunes. The hip-hop artist delivers the gritty summer love vibes with her new ‘On My Mind’ music video giving both gushy vibes and ample cinematic looks at putting those words into motion.

New York rapper Lola Brooke is out here pumping tunes. The hip-hop artist delivers the gritty summer love vibes with her new ‘On My Mind’ music video giving both gushy vibes and ample cinematic looks at putting those words into motion.

Lola Brooke is all about love with On My Mind

LB comes through with the visual treatment to her newest single. With the hottest season of the year activated, it’s all about summer love in her music video.

Brooklyn's bold, eminent rapper Lola Brooke makes her highly anticipated return by releasing the official music video to her magnetic single "On My Mind." The LVTRKEVIN (G Herbo, Rich The Kid, Lady London) directed music video made its world broadcast premiere via BET Jams courtesy of Team 80 Productions as the efficacious rising artist steps thoroughly into the forefront.

"On My Mind" with its sizzling, sensual make, is brought to life with a cinematic visual offering that cements the internationally revered rap phenom's knack for grabbing viewer's attention with her irresistible demeanor and lethal lyrical cadence to match. The video finds Lola sharply painting a picture of a New York love story to complement the sultry track. The video features a cameo from rising, Philly-born rapper Lil Rekk.

The co-signs keep stacking up

With an entire summer planned with live shows and new music dropping, Brooke is doing her part to keep the big co-signs and salutes stacking up in her favor.

Most known for her ability to successfully unleash hard-hitting music offerings, "On My Mind" finds Lola turning a new page showing that there is not a genre of rap that defines her as she leads fans, critics, and spectators on the journey to her forthcoming project slated to be released later this year. The single, released earlier this year, received acclaim from Hot 97, This Is 50, and more as outlets such as One37pm went on record to state, "Lola Brooke is one of the hardest female rappers out of NYC right now.”

All Hip Hop poised the question of whether "Lola Brooke Is the Next Queen of New York"—setting the stage as to why she is flourishing to be just that and more. Dirty Glove Bastard stated, "Lola's voice, which was once considered nonexistent in her eyes, is an instrument. The result of a "well-rounded" artist whose sonics intertwine gritty storytelling with natural talent is what she represents. Her music is a rebellion against the idea of playing it safe, disconnecting from any assumptions that just don't fit into her archetype."

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