The rap game could use some more posse cuts, and Red Bull is providing just that with the third season of their “Red Bull Spiral Freestyle” series. Shot in one take, season 3 kicks off with the Midwest, West Coast and East Coast being properly represented by the likes of Detroit’s Big Sean, Carson’s Ab-Soul and Brooklyn’s Joey Bada$$, respectively. Sean starts things off with a stellar verse taking aim at social media critics who live on the Internet. “You goin’ nowhere fast but from your view you could never tell,” he raps. “No wonder ‘cause you live your life…
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One of the star-making features on Kendrick Lamar‘s surprise album GMX was Los Angeles-based rapper Lefty Gunplay on “TV Off.” He’s the one who provided the “sh*t gets crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious” outro. Today, May 9, Lefty released a new album with JasonMartin (formerly known as Problem), titled Can’t Get Right, which has received a seal of approval from Kendrick himself. “Thank you @kendricklamar,” JasonMartin wrote on Instagram along with a screenshot of a conversation between himself and the Grammy winner, listed as simply Dot. “Wow,” Lamar texted about Can’t Get Right. “N***a yall did that!!! I appreciate this too…
Bay City rapper That Mexican OT has been on a steady come-up for a couple of years, and he continues to work extremely hard. His Texas Technician mixtape was one of my favorite rap albums of last year. Since that came out, he’s continued to crank out a steady stream of collaborative bangers — songs like “1982” with Curren$y and LES, “War Wounds” with Maxo Kream and Lil Keke, and “Check Please” with Sauce Walka, Lil Jairmy, and MG Lil Bubba. A few weeks ago, he was on Texan rapper Ro$ama’s single “Show Me The Money.” Later this summer, That…
Travis Scott has officially announced the upcoming release of JACKBOYS 2, the highly anticipated sequel to his 2019 collaborative project under the Cactus Jack label. The album is now available for pre-order on his official website, jackboys.travisscott.com. To build excitement, Scott released a cinematic teaser directed by acclaimed filmmaker Harmony Korine. The trailer features Scott standing beside a horse and a vibrant purple Lamborghini Aventador in a field, rapping through the night before returning home. This visual hints at the album’s thematic direction and has been shared on his Instagram account. While the official tracklist remains under wraps, fans are…
Gunna has recently stirred anticipation among fans with a new music snippet that showcases his resilience and strategic mindset. In the clip, he raps, “Let these n***** be goofy, I got a master plan,” signaling his focus on personal growth and success despite ongoing controversies. This snippet emerges amidst continued scrutiny over Gunna’s involvement in the YSL RICO case. Following his release from jail in December 2022 after entering an Alford plea, Gunna has faced accusations of cooperating with authorities, which he and his legal team have consistently denied. In a previous unreleased track, he addressed these allegations with the…
Zarius “Dody6” Cunningham, a Los Angeles rapper recently featured on Kendrick Lamar’s song “Hey Now” from the surprise album GNX, has shared that he is currently experiencing homelessness. Despite his appearance on the high-profile track, Dody6’s personal circumstances remain challenging. In an Instagram livestream video, he said: “I just lost my house, I’m homeless n-gga.” When one of the fans asked him about a Kendrick Lamar song, he replied: “I lost my house. I’m homeless. That one f****** song with Kendrick ain’t change s***. The f*** did that change?!” “Hey Now” is the fifth track on Lamar’s sixth studio album,…
Young Thug has officially announced his upcoming album, UY SCUTI, set to release on May 25, 2025. The announcement was made via a billboard campaign, signaling the start of the album’s promotional rollout. The title UY SCUTI references one of the largest known stars in the universe, a red supergiant significantly larger than our sun. This celestial theme aligns with Young Thug’s penchant for grand and unconventional artistic expressions. Speculation about the album began when Young Thug was seen wearing a jersey emblazoned with “UY SCUTI” during an NBA game in late March. Shortly thereafter, he followed an Instagram…
Kendrick Lamar has unveiled the music video for “Luther,” his collaboration with SZA from his sixth studio album, GNX. The video, released on April 11, 2025, has quickly garnered attention for its evocative visuals and deep narrative. The “Luther” music video delves into themes of love and redemption, portraying Lamar and SZA navigating complex relationships and personal growth. The cinematography is rich with symbolic imagery, enhancing the song’s emotional depth. Notably, the video features scenes that pay homage to the late Luther Vandross, whose 1982 duet “If This World Were Mine” is sampled in the track. This connection adds a…
Despite both being signed to QC for years, Migos and Lil Baby don’t have breadth of collaborations together that you might expect. There have been rumours for years of beef, but Baby was quick to deny them late in 2022. Despite that, it seems like there are tensions there that stop them from linking musically. Tonight though, somewhat surprisingly to fans, Quavo and Lil Baby have linked up for a new song called ‘LEGENDS’ that will likely appear on Quavo’s album later this year. The news of the song first popped up with a billboard earlier in the week. Check…
In a recent interview with DJ Akademiks, Kanye West delved into various topics, offering candid insights into his personal and professional life. The conversation has garnered significant attention due to West’s unfiltered remarks and unconventional presentation. During the interview, West addressed his controversial comments about the late Virgil Abloh. When questioned by Akademiks about his previous disparaging remarks towards Abloh, West bluntly responded, “I’m evil,” indicating a lack of remorse for his earlier statements. West also shared his perspective on fellow artists, notably comparing Drake and Kendrick Lamar. He asserted that Drake is “a million times better” than Kendrick…