Jeezy, DJ Drama and Gangsta Grillz—a perfect collab. Jeezy isn’t just celebrating another trip around the sun — he’s marking 20 years in the rap game. And he isn’t doing it quietly. The Atlanta legend is teaming back up with longtime collaborator DJ Drama to deliver a new Gangsta Grillz project called Still Snowin, set …
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Hip Hop TXL Playlist 52 featuring Joey Bada$$ out now. Released on 8/30/25. Hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Pareece, DJ Hard Hitta, Adrian Swish and DJ SaySay. Streaming now on Spotify. The Brooklyn MC is having a strong 2025, from going head to head TDE and some of the west coast’s finest artists, to now releasing his latest studio album Lonely …
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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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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 …
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 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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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 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 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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One of the biggest battles in Hip Hop has spiraled into a frenzy of lawsuits and allegations. Hip-hop beefs are supposed to stay on wax. But Drake just took the fight to court, and the fallout is bigger than a diss track. When Kendrick Lamar dropped Not Like Us in May 2024, it instantly became …
