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Young Thug Fires Back: No Feature, No Respect — Says Kendrick Lamar Won’t Eclipse Drake

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Young Thug’s phone calls from his time in jail continue to break the internet. In a newly surfaced jail call from early September 2025, Young Thug lashes out at Kendrick Lamar—asserting that by turning down a feature for Thug’s 2023 album Business Is Business, Kendrick sealed his fate as eternally subordinate to Drake. Thug voiced …

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Young Thug Breaks the Silence: Loyalty, Leaks, and the #RatWhere Moment; Gunna and Lil Baby Beef Gets Traction

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The YSL plot thickens with snitch allegations now being directed at Young Thug. In a week that’s reignited one of hip-hop’s most polarizing debates—loyalty versus cooperation—Young Thug has finally broken his silence. A resurfaced audio clip of a nearly two-hour police interrogation from 2015 set social media ablaze, sparking accusations of hypocrisy from fans and …

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Tyler, the Creator Lets Nostalgia Run Wild in “Sucka Free” Video

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Tyler, the Creator is back with a new visual drop for “Sucka Free,” a standout cut from his ninth studio album Don’t Tap the Glass. A refreshing twist greets viewers at first glance — the video is edited with an unmistakably lo-fi aesthetic. Think Windows Movie Maker—the earliest, grainiest, and most beloved editing tool of …

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Spotify Slides Into DMs: In-App Messaging To Make Return

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Spotify has taken a savvy step toward becoming more social—and keeping that social energy inside its walls. On August 26, 2025, the streaming giant began rolling out a brand-new in-app messaging feature (aptly named Messages) for mobile users in select markets—including both Free and Premium subscribers aged 16 and older. Users can now share songs, …

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What’s Real and What’s Not? Suge Knight and Wack 100 Call Out Drake’s 2Pac Chain

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Drake did the unpredictable and purchased 2Pac’s Death Row chain. During his “Some Special Shows 4 U” European tour, Drake posted a photo on Instagram featuring what looked like a 1996 Death Row Records chain once owned by 2Pac. The revelation sparked a frenzy online—fans were curious whether the chain was authentic or simply a …

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HIP HOP TXL PLAYLIST 51: BABYFACE RAY ON THE FRONTLINES OF DETROIT’S RAP SCENE

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Hip Hop TXL Playlist 51 featuring Babyface Ray out now. Released on 8/17/25. Hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Pareece, DJ Hard Hitta, Adrian Swish and DJ SaySay. Streaming now on Spotify. Babyface Ray’s latest album Codeine Cowboy released on August 15, 2025, building on his signature laid-back, conversational style while demonstrating continued growth in his artistry and production, and consistency with …

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HIP HOP TXL PLAYLIST 50: MAKE AMERICA SLIME AGAIN

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Hip Hop TXL Playlist 50 featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again out now. Released on 8/1/25. Hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Pareece, DJ Hard Hitta, Adrian Swish and DJ SaySay. Streaming now on Spotify. NBA YoungBoy is back in full effect after being pardoned by President Trump back in May, which granted him relief from continued legal obligations stemming from prior convictions. …

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KEY GLOCK IS DRAPED IN BLUE IN NEW “BLUE DEVIL” MUSIC VIDEO

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Key Glock channels his Memphis soul for the Blue Devil video. “Blue Devil” stands as a highlight track on Glockaveli, which debuted May 2, 2025, and has performed strongly across rap and R&B charts, including a Top 10 Billboard 200 placement. The visuals follow recent releases like “Money Habits,” “World Is Ourz,” and the title track …

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LIL WAYNE OFFICIALLY ADDS DA DROUGHT & DEDICATION MIXTAPES TO STREAMING SERVICES

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In a surprise move on August 5, 2025, Lil Wayne quietly made his legendary mixtapes Da Drought 1, 2 and 3 and Dedication available on streaming platforms for the very first time. Fans discovered the uploads organically, with no prior announcement from the rapper or his team.  These digital releases mark another milestone in Wayne’s ongoing …

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