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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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YEAT TRANSFORMS AN ABANDONED CARNIVAL INTO A PSYCHEDELIC PLAYGROUND IN “PUT IT ONG”

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“PUT IT ONG” is an unapologetically bold entrance into Yeat’s Dangerous Summer era. Directed by the celebrated Cole Bennett and produced under the Lyrical Lemonade banner, the video for “PUT IT ONG” is an off-kilter carnival ride—from start to finish. Vibrant visuals, clown-faced ballerinas, and foggy, moonlit landscapes set the tone for the explosive introduction of Yeat’s latest era. …

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CHICAGO WOMAN FILES $20M DEFAMATION SUIT AGAINST SHANNON SHARPE, CHAD JOHNSON

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Shannon Sharpe faces more legal issues. Jimalita Tillman, a Chicago-based global cultural leader, has filed a $20 million defamation lawsuit against NFL legend-turned-podcaster Shannon Sharpe, his co-host Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and their production company Shay Shay Media. The suit centers on comments made during an episode of their podcast Nightcap that Tillman says caused serious …

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GUNNA SETS RELEASE DATE FOR FINAL YSL ALBUM “The Last Wun”

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Gunna officially announced via social media that his sixth studio album, The Last Wun, arrives this coming Friday, August 8th. The album is expected to be his final project under his YSL/300 lable, with the lead single ‘Won’t Stop’ already in heavy rotation. This album follows his 2024 project One of Wun, which debuted at …

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DRAKE & CENTRAL CEE TEAM UP ON “WHICH ONE”, EYE TOP-10 BILLBOARD DEBUT

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Drake and UK rapper Central Cee have reunited on the new single “Which One,” previewed in the second episode of Drake’s Iceman livestream series on July 24, 2025. The pair premiered the track live while watching a dance performance in an empty swimming pool—setting an atmospheric, cinematic tone. This marks their second major drop together—following …

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