Month: June 2021

Migos Reaffirms Their Position As Hip-Hop Stars On Their Assertive Banger, ‘Modern Day’

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This week, Migos released their first album in more than three years with Culture III. The project was spearheaded by a trio of strong singles — “Need It,” “Racks 2 Skinny,” and “Straightenin” — that sparked anticipation for a new project that might leave fans a lot more satisfied than they were after the group’s underwhelming 2018 album, Culture II. For the first time in a long time, all signs are pointing upward for the Atlanta rap group.

Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset head out to the island waters for their latest single, “Modern Day.” Migos grab their jetskis and speed through the waters on the confident new track, one that aims to remind listeners of their position as hip-hop stars. “Let’s take a modern-day stroll,” Quavo quips on the song. “This is the modern-day h*e / Last time I checked we was runnin’ the globe.” In the video, they illustrate their big-dollar lifestyle by showing off their luxury cars and throwing a packed house party.

The song arrives after the trio joined HER and DJ Khaled to perform “We Going Crazy” at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. Prior to that, they announced a fall festival in Las Vegas to celebrate the release of Culture III.

Press play on “Modern Day” in the video above.

Culture III is out now on Quality Control Music.

Polo G Defiantly Proclaims There Is ‘No Return’ For Him, The Kid Laroi, Or Lil Durk

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Polo G has come a long way from the trenches of Chicago and now, he refuses to go back. That’s the legend behind his defiant Hall Of Fame single “No Return” which features The Kid Laroi and Lil Durk. The video, which centers on an armored truck heist and a chemical lab where Polo and his compatriots craft mysterious blue crystals, sees the three rappers counting stacks and battling their way out of a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Polo’s new album, which dropped last night, finds him working with a variety of collaborators, including Lil Wayne on “Gang Gang” and Nicki Minaj on “For The Love Of New York,” arrived in the midst of a breakout year for Polo. Not only was he featured on XXL‘s 2020 Freshman cover, but he’s also become an in-demand guest artist as his talents were tapped on Lil Tjay’s “Headshot,” Rod Wave’s “Richer,” and the Boogie soundtrack alongside Pop Smoke on “Fashion.” He also secured his first career No. 1 with “Rapstar.” The success that’s come his way this year has him further than ever on the road to living up to his album’s title.

Watch Polo G’s “No Return” video featuring The Kid Laroi and Lil Durk above.

Hall Of Fame is out now on Columbia Records. Get it here.

Gucci Mane And Pooh Shiesty Aim For A Championship In Their ‘Like 34 & 8’ Video

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Gucci Mane is releasing his new album Ice Daddy next week and employs his 1017 Records artist Pooh Shiesty on the single, “Like 34 & 8,” as well as the accompanying music video. The video features the two rappers performing their verses wearing some of their chunkiest jewelry while surrounded by boisterous backup dancers dressed as cheerleaders. They also wear “New 1017” jerseys, paying homage to the inspirations behind the song: Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, who famously wore the numbers when they won their three back-to-back NBA championships for the LA Lakers in 2000-02.

While Gucci and Pooh have indicated some powerful chemistry since the 2020 relaunch of 1017 Records as The New 1017, the last few weeks haven’t been kind to the label’s burgeoning roster of Southern rap stars. It has appeared that Pooh Shiesty really lived the lifestyle he rapped about on songs like “Ugly” and “Lifers,” when Pooh Shiesty was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery after a shooting at King Of Diamonds in Miami. Before that, 1017 artist Foogiano was sentenced to five years in prison after skipping house arrest for a friend’s funeral. It’s been a tough month for Gucci Mane, but overcoming adversity has been his brand for years. He could very well bounce back by Christmas, especially if Ice Daddy performs to the standards he’s set over a decade of consistently fire releases.

Watch Gucci Mane’s “Like 34 & 8” video above.

Pre-order Ice Daddy here.

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Darnella Frazier, Teen Who Filmed George Floyd Murder, Awarded Pulitzer Citation

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The Pulitzer Prize Board honored Darnella Frazier, the young woman who recorded the killing of George Floyd with a video that would go on to help convict police officer Derek Chauvin and spark national protests. Frazier was given a special citation on Friday during the award ceremony.

Pulitzer Prize co-chair Mindy Marqués said that “The Floyd story in particular highlighted not only the essential role of journalists, but the increasing importance of ordinary citizens in the quest for truth and justice.”

She added, “We want to note that the board has awarded a special citation to Darnella Frazier, the teenage witness who filmed and posted the transformative video that jolted viewers and spurred protests against police brutality around the world.”

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Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter during his trial in April.

Frazier reflected on the decision to film Floyd’s murder with an Instagram post on the one-year anniversary of his death last month: “Even though this was a traumatic life-changing experience for me, I’m proud of myself. If it weren’t for my video, the world wouldn’t have known the truth. I own that. My video didn’t save George Floyd, but it put his murderer away and off the streets.”

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Saweetie Has Global Takeover On Her Mind

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West Coast rapper Saweetie is aiming to become a global mogul before long. The “ICY GRL” hitmaker has opened up about her ambitious plans to make billions. Saweetie Has Matched Quavo’s Success The ex to Migos member Quavo has reportedly reached the same level of success as her former boyfriend and his group. The 27-year-old […]

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Migos Make A Compelling Mt. Rushmore Case

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Mt. Rushmore debates have been recurring with increased frequencies these days, because if there’s anything rap fans love to do, it’s ranking. In this case, Rushmore centers around the idea of hip-hop’s founding fathers, for simplicity’s sake divided up into era or category. Regardless, the discussions tend to celebrate rap innovators and legends, with a recent one from RapCaviar claiming the 2010’s Rushmore includes J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, and Drake.

Naturally, the omission of many notable names sparked further conversation, and today — the same day the Migos dropped off their brand new Culture III album — Offset, Quavo, and Takeoff found themselves asked about the ongoing Rushmore frenzy seizing social media. Speaking with The Shade Room, the pair opened up about their own thoughts on being frequently left out of the conversation, with Offset noting that groups seldom find themselves included in such debates.

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“They count us out cause we in a group,” says Takeoff, as Offset jumps in. “Say for instance, they say ‘name your top five rappers,” says Set. “They really count us out cause we in a group. Just like XXL Freshmen, during the time, we couldn’t be on it cause we was a group, and they don’t do groups. It should be a little circle with all three heads like boom boom boom on that Mt. Rushmore. Cause w done birthed a lot of this.” “Ya’ll talking eras,” adds Quavo. “We been it for the last five years. You gotta throw us in there.” 

Earlier in the conversation, Quavo provides a bit of context to his point. “They don’t ever give us credit for the flow, the flow we created,” says Huncho. “We created this new genre of great music. Great artists came out because of the flow. If you take us away from the game, you’ll see the apocalypse or something…It ain’t necessarily about the sound…we saying your cadence is the same, it got some similarities.” 

For more from Migos, be sure to check out their full interview with The Shade Room below. And if you haven’t already, give Culture III a spin right over here. 

WATCH: Migos speak with The Shade Room

French Montana’s Dropped The New York Anthem Of 2021

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New York rapper French Montana isn’t playing around with the music. The Bad Boy Records stash has come through with his new must-see and must-hear “FWMGAB” anthem. French Montana’s Dropped The NY Anthem Of ’21 After mounted anticipation and hype, Montana finally delivered his jaw-dropping visual. The video puts full attention on some of the […]

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Polo G Talks Inspirations, Collaborations, New Album, & More On “Breakfast Club”

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Polo G has fulfilled and even surpassed his “Rapstar” moniker in the past two years with consistent and explosive success in the rap game. With last year’s blowup sophomore album The Goat, a #1 song on Billboard, and today’s release of his third album Hall of Fame, there seems to be nothing that can stop the Chicago rapper’s drive. Polo G sat down with The Breakfast Club today to discuss these successes, his journey to the top, and more with Charlamagne and the group. He spoke on everything from drug addiction, his high-profile collaborations, and his vision for the future.

Polo G, real name Taurus Bartlett, began the interview speaking on his recent purchase of a $5 million mansion– a perfect metaphor for his stature in the contemporary rap game. “It’s like the level that I’m at now in my career. It’s a reflection of it at this point,” the rapper had to say about the purchase. Purchasing mansions and working with industry legends like Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj hasn’t come without hard work, however, says Bartlett who began writing songs when he was nine. He began taking music seriously in his senior year of high school and enrolled in an HBCU, though he “had just went to the studio instead and stayed in Chicago”, as he tells Charlamagne. He then tapped his “businesswoman” mom to manage his music career when he started blowing up. 

“It took for me to get back home and know what I just did, I’m like, damn I just shot a video with Lil Wayne,” the rapper says on his impressive track “GANG GANG” with the rap legend. He then remarks how excited his family was at his new track “For the Love of New York” with Nicki Minaj. Though he finds he needs no coaching or outside direction in his career, “there’s no one really experienced in the rap game who’s going to coach me”- he found guidance in his short friendship with late rapper Juice WRLD. 

As for the future, Polo G promises new music and another business venture into the jewelry business. He also plans on investing money into the city of Chicago, focusing on infrastructure and the livelihood of neglected neighborhoods.

Have you listened to Hall of Fame yet? Want to watch the interview? Check it out below:

Fans Oppose Lil Baby’s Inclusion In The Latest Mount Rushmore Meme Featuring Atlanta Rappers

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It seems that every so often, the “Mount Rushmore” conversation resurfaces on Twitter, bringing with it another round of debate. Over the past few weeks, Mount Rushmore memes have returned in a big way thanks to a Rap Caviar post about the Mount Rushmore of the 2010s. While that debate mainly revolved around the absence of Nicki Minaj, the latest iteration has inspired even more spirited debate thanks to a generational disconnect and the controversial inclusion of one much newer rapper, Lil Baby.

The new meme posits the “GOATs of Atlanta” — i.e. the “greatest of all time” rap acts from The Big Peach — as Jeezy, Future, Rich Homie Quan, and Lil Baby. Leaving aside the fact that no rapper who debuted before 2000 appears, fans opposed Lil Baby’s inclusion, as the younger rapper has only had two studio album releases since breaking out in 2018 with Harder Than Ever. While Lil Baby has expanded his catalog with joint albums like Voice Of The Heroes with Lil Durk and Drip Harder with Gunna.

Hip-hop fans were also put off by the omission of higher-profile faces like Gucci Mane, Ludacris, Outkast, and T.I. Some fans also questioned the inclusion of Rich Homie Quan, whose contributions, while notable, were also decidedly limited thanks to Quan’s relatively short run of impactful hits.

You can see some of the responses below.

Tiny Calls Out T.I. For Posting Pics Of Her Without Approval

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Tiny came at T.I. on Instagram, Thursday, after the rapper posted vacation pictures of the couple that Tiny found unflattering. The couple, who recently bought a beautiful mansion in Atlanta for a hefty price, is shown riding horseback on a beach in the pics.

“All I need in this life of sin…” T.I. captioned the photos.

Down in the comments, Tiny replied: “U gotta check with me on these pix u choose from now on sir.”

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T.I. and Tiny began dating in 2001 before later marrying in 2010. They share two sons and one daughter.

Perhaps ready to settle down for the long haul, T.I.’s upcoming album, Kill the King, is expected to be his last. Back in 2017, he revealed that he was nearing the end of his career. 

“I’m ready to get the hell outta [the rap game],” he said on The Breakfast Club. “I got this next album, I got three albums in my head I’ve already conceptualized. Once I get them out, I’m done.”

T.I. shared a new single for the upcoming project, earlier this week. “What It’s Come To” sees the legendary rapper address the allegations from over thirty women that accuse him and his wife of sexual assault, rape, drugging, and more.