Today, A$AP Rocky released his new single “RUBY ROSARY” featuring J. Cole, produced by The Alchemist, via A$AP Worldwide/RCA Records. The track marks another collaboration between the two artists, blending Rocky’s dynamic style with Cole’s sharp lyricism. “RUBY ROSARY” will be featured on Rocky’s upcoming fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, which is set to be released later this fall. The album is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see how Rocky continues to push boundaries as a multi-hyphenated artist, entrepreneur, actor, and fashion icon.
Quavo, Ty Dolla $ign, and ARE WE DREAMING (Composer – Brian Tyler) join forces on their new collaborative anthem, “If I Fall,” for Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment’s upcoming motion picture TRANSFORMERS ONE. The three superstars build off one another’s resilient verses, vowing to “take no prisoners” and refusing to give up when the odds are stacked against them. “It’s in my bloodline; I have too much pride,” declares Quavo on the track.
Set to release September 20th, TRANSFORMERS ONE features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. Debuting as the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
“I started writing the song “If I Fall” as a personal way to both express my gratitude to those who truly lifted me up when I fell down in life and a rebuke of those who turned away,” says composer Brian Tyler. “This concept is the core story of TRANSFORMERS ONE, so it’s a synergistic song. I was blessed to have both Quavo and Ty Dolla $ign contribute their incredible vocals to the track – it turned out so dope!”
Sexyy Red, who dominated summer playlists with “Get It Sexyy,” is back aiming for another hit. Today, she releases two new singles, “U Kno What To Do” and “Clouted Up,” marking her first new music since her acclaimed album, In Sexyy We Trust.
Produced by Chicago’s Mac Fly, “U Kno What To Do” showcases Sexyy Red’s melodic side, blending X-rated lyrics with a catchy sing-song flow over bouncy synths. Already a TikTok sensation, the track has inspired nearly 70,000 creations using the “My name Sexyy Red” sound. Meanwhile, “Clouted Up” sees her reuniting with producer Shawn Ferrari, delivering a nostalgic, bass-heavy track reminiscent of mid-’10s mixtapes.
The singles drop as Sexyy kicks off her “Sexyy 4 President Tour,” a 26-city run featuring Hunxho, Loe Shimmy, Blakeiana, and more, with the first three shows sold out. Next week, she will also perform at the VMAs, where she’s up for “Best Hip-Hop Video” and “Best Collaboration” for Drake’s “Rich Baby Daddy” featuring SZA. Earlier this year, Sexyy Red earned five BET Award nominations, including “Best Female Hip-Hop Artist” and “Best New Artist.”
Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Kehlani launched her highly anticipated Crash World Tour in Minneapolis, MN, at The Armory, delivering a dynamic and energetic opening night. Featuring special guests FLO and Anycia, the show set the tone for an unforgettable evening filled with music and energy.
Kehlani captivated the audience with performances of her classic hits like “Nights Like This” and “The Way,” alongside songs from her recent albums, “While We Wait 2” and “Crash.” The night culminated in an electrifying finale with “After Hours,” leaving fans in awe of her powerful stage presence and vocal prowess.
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Produced by Live Nation, the 36-city tour continues on September 6 in Chicago at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, with stops in Brooklyn, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and more, before wrapping up in San Francisco at Chase Center on November 2. Kehlani’s tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for R&B fans across the U.S.
UPCOMING CRASH 2024 NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES:
Fri Sep 06 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Tue Sep 10 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
New Orleans rap powerhouse Rob49 is making waves again with his highly-anticipated new single, “I Swear to God.” The track has built viral momentum across social media, sending fans into a frenzy after weeks of teasers. Known for his strong connection with his female fanbase, Rob49 delivers another anthem filled with streetwise swagger and luxury vibes. With lyrics like “pretty b*tch keep her nails did,” “bae let’s go to Saks,” and “keep her wig did,” he taps into what his audience loves.
“I Swear to God” follows a series of successful releases, including his hit collaboration with Cardi B, “On Dat Money,” his feature on Monaleo’s “Don Who Leo” remix, and the remix of “Mama” featuring GloRilla. Each track showcases Rob49’s ability to stay fresh while staying true to his New Orleans roots.
This rising star is set to make history at the Smoothie King Center, where he will join the legendary Hot Boyz for their reunion during the Lil Weezyana Festival. This will be a monumental full-circle moment for Rob49, reinforcing his role as a torchbearer for New Orleans rap and a key voice in hip-hop’s new wave.
In June, Rob49 sold out the 15,000-seat Smoothie King Center, highlighting his rapid ascent and unwavering hometown support. As he gears up for Lil Weezyana, Rob49 continues to honor the city’s rich musical legacy while forging a path for its future.
Sabrina Carpenter’s album Short N’ Sweet barely managed to edge out Travis Scott’s tape Days Before Rodeo on this week’s edition of the Billboard 200 chart, earning the approval of Nicki Minaj.
The recording industry can be a competitive business, but no one takes that competition more seriously than Nicki and her minions. And while she’s usually the one in the lead on any given release week, she apparently still considers her No. 2 debut for Queen in 2018 a black spot on her record because of Travis Scott’s Astroworld. Nicki has clearly been out for revenge ever since, and this past week, she finally got it, in a way, thanks to Sabrina Carpenter. Nicki thanked Carpenter for avenging her by sending her a massive bouquet of white roses. Carpenter posted a photo of the bouquet on her Instagram Story with a caption reading, “I adore u + the barbz :’) this is so thoughtful!!!! and these are so beautiful.”
Sabrina Carpenter reveals Nicki Minaj sent her flowers:
“I adore u + the barbz :’) this is so thoughtful!!!! and these are so beautiful” pic.twitter.com/BxpkChgNmF
Carpenter took up the challenge of putting Travis in his place when the release dates for their respective projects — her album Short N’ Sweet and his mixtape Days Before Rodeo — fell on the same day. “This one’s for Nicki,” she wrote on Twitter, reminding fans of Nicki’s 2018 feud with the Houston rapper for outselling her by skirting Billboard‘s counting rules (she did the same, but that’s neither here nor there for Nicki. If she wins, it’s because she’s the best; if she loses, there was a conspiracy rife with chicanery to keep her from her deserved success). Nicki clearly appreciates the thought.
The death of Rich Homie Quan shocked the hip-hop world this week. There’s been no shortage of reactions from every corner of the culture, whether it’s from longtime fans, newer listeners, or people who had heard of him thanks to snitching accusations regarding the YSL RICO trial. On this particular note, Ralo is calling out people who accused the late rapper of this behavior but are now praising and showing him love following his death. Both reactions are very understandable and human, but it’s clear that this will be a complicated and tough process of reckoning with past narratives and disagreements.
“I just seen the whole world call the brother #RHQ ah rat and now look smh… FAAAAKKKKEEEE,” Ralo captioned his recent Twitter post blasting this fake love. “This that s**t I be talking about,” he says in the video itself. “Y’all n***as be so fake. The whole world was just calling this man, Rich Homie Quan, a rat. Soon as he die, ‘Oh, that was my friend. I love him.’ Boy, y’all n***as so goddamn fake ’round this motherf***er, man.”
Meanwhile, this is what Ralo had to say for Rich Homie Quan as a tribute. “Real men have conversations that end conflicts before our lord lay us to rest,” he wrote on Instagram “I appreciate you for being a real man, father and brother in ending our beef before our meeting day with our lord. I will extend my hand to your family for any help they may need. #LLRHQ [broken heart emoji].” For those unaware, the two had a pretty nasty beef dating all the way back to 2016, but they buried the hatchet in 2021.
Days before he passed, Rich Homie Quan sought to have a conversation with Young Thug. “We do have a lot of music that hasn’t been released,” he remarked during an interview. “But who knows what the future holds? First and foremost, it’s free Thugger. It’s free anybody that’s locked up, it’s free Lucci. It’s a touchy situation, so I try not to talk about it a lot. But I don’t know what the future holds, man, you know what I’m saying? I’m willing to have a conversation, and it’ll start from there.” RIP Rich Homie Quan.
Lil Woody has been enjoying his freedom as a result of his role as a state’s witness in the YSL RICO trial, and this has manifested in bizarre ways. Most recently, he apparently was a guest speaker at a law class. While the clip below doesn’t show what Woody specifically talk about, we can assume that it was almost definitely about this court case. After all, they even previewed some footage from one of his testimonies on the witness stand, as you can see on one of the visible screens in the video. In the comments section of Akademiks’ post below, though, Ralo couldn’t help but mock this. “Like I said he round this bih living it up,” he wrote.
Furthermore, we can assume that Ralo isn’t a big fan of Lil Woody’s testimony, but the former is dealing with other beef at the moment. “You think you just gone go up on me while im in prison can’t fight for myself and when i get out I wasn’t gone say s**t,” he recently ranted against Boosie Badazz during their bizarre social media feud. “Ima delete everything I said off my page for the people, but that conversation is needed fam…”
Elsewhere, Lil Woody recently took a break from all his court antics to pay tribute to Rich Homie Quan amid news of his passing. “RIP,” he wrote on his Instagram Story, posting a picture of RHQ with Young Thug. “I hate this happen I pray that God protect thug and them from this country.” Considering the complicated bond that these Atlanta rap figures shared over the past decade-plus, this is a tragic end with a heartfelt sense of solidarity.
Meanwhile, we’ll see whether or not the Welcome Home rapper has anything else to say about the YSL RICO trial or Lil Woody’s role in it. It’s a very hot topic and one that elicits a lot of scrutiny, especially with all the courtroom firestorms and scandals that pop up on occasion. Maybe Ralo would rather keep quiet and wait for what happens. But we doubt that Woody will do the same, especially as more footage from this law class will surely emerge.
Sexyy Red’s topical focus in her songs is probably the most predictable as you’re going to find in hip-hop. No matter what the title of the track is, it’s going to pretty easy to guess what she’ll be rapping about. Usually, it’s about dirty s*x, her sexuality, other femcees hating, or about her wealth/looks. It’s pretty rare that you’re going to hear anything else than this handful of subjects. You may get a slightly different stylistic approach here and there in terms of how she presents these ideas, but that’s about it. That is pretty much the case for Sexyy Red on “U Kno What To Do (UKWTD)”.
Here, she kicks off the track with some awkward auto-tuned singing that she’ll play around with here and there. On “U Kno What To Do”, Red raps about a man she’s with who essentially knows how to treat her right in the bedroom, As per usual, you’ll hear some really descriptive bars about their sexual encounters. However, this isn’t her only new song. This track is a part of a two-pack which includes “Clouted Up”. This is the more boastful record, as she calls out the “lame(s)” that can’t hang with her. Overall, it’s standard fare from the Hood Hottest Princess.
“U KnoWhat To Do (UKWTD)” / “Clouted Up” – Sexyy Red
Quotable Lyrics From “U Kno What To Do (UKWTD)”:
When he in the c**chie he say I’m his favorite lady F*** me like you love me imma have all of your babies If really like you then I start acting crazy I’m c**ming down his leg and it’s warm like some gravy You know what I’m bout and I ain’t looking for no rookies Where you wanna put it in my a** or my
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