Month: January 2025

Fat Trel & KP Skywalka “Hit The Breaks” To Start 2025

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The DMV impacts the new year immediately with a buzzing collaboration by the area’s brightest rap stars, Fat Trel and KP Skywalka. In the new single, “Hit The Breaks,” stories from the streets tell of broke teens doing what it takes to make some money and how vicious it can be to survive in the DMV. KP Skywalka glamorous the street politics while Fat Trel flexes his muscles, provocating anyone to try and test pride.

The song’s attraction resides in its signature lingo. It’s ambitious, clever, and aggressive. While Fat Trel has established himself as a superstar, KP’s magnetic wordplay and demeanor deliver intrigue. Fans will surely explore his other tracks after hearing his show-stealing verses on “Hit The Breaks.” For Fat Trel, the new collaboration follows his 2024 return with Boosa’s Keeper. The album cover features a vintage photo of Trel’s childhood friend, Darrell “Boosa Da Shotta” Marshall, who was tragically killed in 2021. Trel pays tribute to his late friend throughout the project. It features IDK, Skilla Baby, EST Gee, and Millyz.

KP Skywalka released two albums in 2024. Free Car Pistol features Fat Motion, KP Gretzky, Skino, and Lil Dude. Back To Granny’s features buzzing Detroit rap star Peezy. Skywalka’s best-known tracks include “Inna Mix,” “Tyfreka,” and “Granny House.” His forthcoming album is slated for 2025.

Read more: Fat Trel Reportedly Arrested In DC As Footage Surfaces Online

“Hit The Breaks” – Fat Trel & KP Skywalka

Quotable Lyrics:

She caught my eye out the side of Cartier’s

I’m super fly, super high

Can’t see no n***a killing me, but you can try

I got B for 13; they go a band, you gettin’ five

Always kept my shirts clean because they jonesin all the time.

Read more: Fat Trel Says Beef With Master P Was Over “Menace II Society” Sequel

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Yung Kayo Discovers Eternity After YSL In The “Holy Grails +++” Deluxe

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The former YSL rap star, Yung Kayo, releases his latest album following a two-year after his debut album, DTFK. Kayo’s return is released independently. The deluxe version adds five new songs and a feature by buzzing rapper 040 A1. The deluxe delivers a bold new look from the rising star with futuristic production, experimental concepts, and creative edge. He makes a bold statement with the release arriving following his mentor Young Thug’s release from jail last October after two years in Fulton County.

The new album follows Yung Kayo’s collaboration with the biggest names in today’s hip-hop hop, such as Yeat. Holy Grails provides a glimpse into the limitless amount of new music after regrouping, fine-tuning his sound, and separating himself from the rest of his peers. The D.C. native displays a different side of the DMV with his one-of-a-kind sound. Way different from the normal gritty, street storytellers, traditional sound that gave the world regional stars like Fat Trel, Q Da Fool, and Shy Glizzy.

The latest album proves that Kayo has evolved tremendously over two years. It sets up a forthcoming album in 2025 that promises to thrill. Making the promising star one of the year’s new artists to watch. With Young Thug back on the scene, there’s hope that the two can reunite on new music. Thug’s return has fans eagerly anticipating new music. On Holy Grails, Kayo demonstrates all the making of a superstar.

Read more: Yung Kayo Presents Some “Holy Grails” On His Latest Mixtape

Holy Grails +++ [Deluxe] – Yung Kayo

Official Tracklist:

  1. rockstar
  2. flex
  3. taycan key
  4. jedi
  5. tony hawk
  6. in my room
  7. generous
  8. robin hood
  9. heads or tails
  10. run that
  11. hellofaman
  12. bye
  13. cold
  14. psych out
  15. energy
  16. all in
  17. fujiwara hiroshi +
  18. prada suit +
  19. come in + Ft. 040 A1
  20. sight +
  21. coma +

Read more: YSL Rapper Yung Kayo Drops “Nineteen” EP On His 19th Birthday

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Xzibit Was Involved In A Tour Bus Shooting With Big Pun, Here’s How It Went Down

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Xzibit has the wildest Big Pun story. The legendary rap star shares an unforgettable story involving the Bronx icon from the early days. In a new interview, Bootleg Kev asks Xzibit to tell a Pun story. X tells the wildest night on tour with Pun and Terror Squad. X began by recounting a promotional tour where their two buses were traveling across the East Coast en route to Detroit or Flint. When Pun’s bus broke down, he and his family joined X’s. “I knew the day was going to get wild,” Xzibit said. “But I had no idea how far things would spiral.”

The drama began when Pun’s crew, eager to leave the bus and head to their hotel, called for a car. “This old-school guy with a Jheri curl pulls up in a limousine,” Xzibit recalled. “He steps out with an attitude, clearly unhappy with the situation. He starts shouting, ‘All you can’t get in my car!’” Things quickly escalated as Pun’s crew, the Terror Squad, swarmed the car. “It was like watching a silent movie,” Xzibit said, laughing. “The guy’s running around the car while the entire crew chases him. It was chaos, but hilarious.”

Read more: Xzibit Stomps On Dem Jointz’s Beat Like Godzilla On “Everywhere I Go”

Xzibit Shares Wild Day Out With Big Pun

Later that night, the tension boiled over during their concert. On stage with Pun was Boobie the Boxer, a member of the Terror Squad, who appeared to be addressing someone in the front row. “Then someone throws something, and suddenly a fight breaks out,” Xzibit said. “The fight moves onto the stage, and in the middle of it all, someone pulls a gun out of a briefcase and fires into the air. Bow!”

Panic erupted as the audience scattered. Amid the chaos, the crew managed to escape to their bus, only to find the police waiting. “The guy with the gun tosses it into a dumpster, but there’s no trash inside, so it just clanks,” Xzibit recounted. “The cops shine their flashlights, and there it is. Next thing you know, we’re all in cuffs.” Everyone made it back to their hotel, only to discover concertgoers searching for the Terror Squad. “We had to pull off a covert operation to get everyone back on the bus,” X-to-the-Z said. “They even shot at the buses. It was insane—never a dull moment.”

Read more: Xzibit Reveals Legendary West Coast MC Saafir Has Passed Away

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SZA’s “SOS” Album Makes Her The First-Ever Woman’s Hip-Hop/R&B Album To Stay #1 On The Charts For 12 Weeks

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SZA can’t be stopped. The singer’s hugely successful album, SOS, continues to reign on the Billboard 200, claiming its 12th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the January 11 chart. The album’s resurgence follows the release of its deluxe edition, SOS Deluxe: LANA, which added 15 new tracks on December 20. Originally launched on December 9, 2022, as a 23-track project, SOS previously spent 10 weeks dominating the chart in late 2022 and early 2023. Billboard combines all album versions for tracking, which helps sustain its remarkable run.

In the week ending January 2, SOS earned 130,000 equivalent album units in the United States, a 27% drop from the previous week, according to Luminate. Streaming activity accounted for the bulk of this total, representing 166.31 million on-demand streams. The album also retains its top spot on the Top Streaming Albums chart. With 12 weeks at No. 1, SOS has achieved the longest reign for an R&B or R&B/hip-hop album by a woman since Whitney Houston’s self-titled debut, which led for 14 weeks in 1986. The last R&B/hip-hop album to notch at least 12 weeks at No. 1 was Drake’s Views, which led for 13 nonconsecutive weeks in 2016.

Read more: SZA Reveals Her Contract Is Almost Over And Ponders On What Its Last Two Albums Will Be

SZA Breaks Whitney Houston’s Record With SOS: LANA At #1

Last week, the holiday releases dominated the top 10 and much of the top 100. Now, albums from major artists reclaim their spots, despite slight week-over-week declines in activity. Kendrick Lamar’s GNX, a former No. 1, climbs to No. 2 with 70,000 units, while Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet leaps to No. 3, earning 56,000 units. Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department slips to No. 6 with 44,000 units, while Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess moves to No. 7 with 41,000.

Over the weekend, SZA shared she has two albums left with TDE. Her desire is to create two children’s albums with her last two. Her first film, One of Them Days, hits theaters on January 24.

Read more: Punch Refuses To Dispel SZA Rumors Following TDE’s Historic Year

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Baby Keem Hints At New Music With Suggestive Tweet

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Fans have been awaiting new music from Baby Keem since 2023. On Sunday (Jan. 5), the Melodic Blue creator hinted at new music coming soon with a simple but suggestive tweet. “What’s new,” tweeted Keem. The use of the word “new” sparked excitement from fans. Many would oblige the rap star’s inquiry in the comments. “Nothing much, hbu?” replied the popular X account Debating Hip Hop. Another user questioned the rapper’s whereabouts. They tweeted: “Bro, where you been?”

Other fans replied with mixed responses. A user tweeted, “Made grits this morning, album done, enjoying this secret wars in hip-hop arc,” while another wrote, “Drake said he’s still the best Rapper in America, and PgLang doesn’t come close to him.” Other artists chimed in with their own updates. “Chilling, grinding on videos, and making music,” tweeted an unknown rapper.

Read more: Big Sean Says Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar Biting Accusations Are Misleading

Baby Keem Alludes To New Music With Simple Tweet

Naturally, fans would take the opportunity to inquire about Baby Keem’s forthcoming album. “An album from you, hopefully,” a fan replied to Keem’s question. Viewing the question as an announcement, a fan tweeted, “The album date you about to announce.” Questions turned to begging, with a fan tweeting, “Stop acting like ur cousin and give us an album.”

Last October, Baby Keem and Ye met up following a social media mix-up. In early 2024, Ye sent Keem a message about his joint album with Ty Dolla $ign. In the DM, he shared the release date for his collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign, titled VULTURES 2. The two rap stars would meet up for dinner. The meet-up coincides with Ye working on his forthcoming album, Bully. In 2024, Baby Keem won a Grammy award for “Family Ties,” a collaboration with his cousin Kendrick Lamar. The two formed a new duo and released the popular single “The Hillbillies.” Keem’s debut album includes the hit songs “Lost Souls,” “Range Brothers,” and “Trademark USA.” He is the flagship artist of Kendrick Lamar’s PGLang imprint.

Read more: Baby Keem Trolls Kendrick Lamar With Hilarious Viral Meme Referencing Drake Beef

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King Combs & His Girlfriend Raven Tracey Get “Hot & Sweaty” In Jaw-Dropping New Photos

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Christian Combs, also known as rap star King Combs, and his girlfriend, model Raven Tracey, turned up the heat on Instagram with a series of sultry photos. The couple shared intimate moments in what appeared to be a sauna, with Tracey posting a collage of steamy snapshots captioned, “Hot and sweaty.” In one photo, eagle-eyed fans noticed what looks like a tattoo of the 26-year-old’s name on Tracey’s lower back, sparking speculation about the depth of their relationship.

The pair have been together since 2021. Before Tracey, Combs was in a long-term relationship with influencer and model Breah Hicks, which lasted nearly six years before ending amicably. Tracey, too, has a public relationship history. She was previously engaged to stylist and model Ian Conner, a figure mired in controversy due to multiple sexual assault allegations. Conner also faced legal trouble, including a 2019 arrest on federal gun charges, for which he was convicted two years later.

Read more: Diddy’s Sons Demand Author Of Alleged Kim Porter Memoir To Shut Down Sales

King Combs & Girlfriend Share Steamy New Photos On Social Media

Tracey’s latest post generated over 114,000 likes so far. In the comments, followers enjoy the couple’s impromptu photos. “What’s it like to be the hottest girl in the whole wide world,” commented an Instagram user. Another commented, “Yall got videos? I wanna see, I mean, my friend.” Others would award the couple “hottest couple.” Using a trophy emoji, a user wrote, “Hottest couple award.” Acknowledging 2025 beginning, a social media user commented, “2025 just started. Take it easy.” The latest post follows Diddy having a difficult Christmas while detained in the MDC.

King Combs appears unshaken by the turbulence surrounding his father, Diddy, who faces an upcoming trial. However, his brother, Justin Combs, has reportedly found himself in hot water. While the Combs family continues to navigate both personal and public challenges, Christian and Tracey’s relationship seems to be thriving, showcasing a united front amid the noise.

Read more: King Combs Posts Heartbreaking Tribute To His Mother Kim Porter On Her Death’s Anniversary

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Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa Preview New Heartfelt Track

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Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa share their plans for 2025 with a snippet of a new collaboration. “If your house is not a home, let this song be your shelter,” raps Mensa in the preview. Shared on Chano’s X account on Sunday (Jan. 5), the welcoming track speaks to multiple crises affecting the nation. The frequent collaborators address everything from homelessness to police brutality to sexual assault. Honoring Kenneth Walker and Philando Castile, Chance raps, “It’s 100 bags under the underpass / rumbling stomaches / cups jingle when humans pass / brisket winds, summer’s done / winter is coming fast / then they Zoom teacher wonder why they don’t come to class.”

Social media fueled the preview with requests for the joint album. An X user tweeted, “Can u please give me the album? I’m begging u, bro.” Another user celebrated Chance, tweeting, “I’ll always root for chance. Acid Rap holds too much space for me not to.” Remembering Chance and Vic’s SaveMoney days, a user tweeted: “Such an unsung duo in hip-hop history. N***as really don’t be steppin’ like you SaveMoney n***as.” Others were simply happy with the collaborators working together again. “Vic and Chance back together?!!,” tweeted a fan. “Oh hell yeah. I still don’t know about Vic anymore, but this was real good to see!”

Read more: Chance The Rapper Makes Independent Artist History Again With “I’m The One” Milestone

Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa Tease New Collaboration About Finding Shelter

Between creating music, Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa have been expanding their creativity in acting. Mensa has a recurring role on the hit series, The Chi. Chance has appeared in a variety of shows, ranging from HBO’s cult-followed comedy series SouthSide and judging the popular talent shows Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow and The Voice. Both rappers have been heavily involved in community activism in Chicago.

The preview follows Chance The Rapper becoming the first-ever Diamond-selling Independent rapper. Over the weekend, the RIAA announced the new diamond certification for the DJ Khaled hit, “I’m The One,” featuring Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, and Chance The Rapper.

Read more: Chance The Rapper & Kirsten Corley’s Relationship: From Childhood Crush To Divorce

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Drake’s Run Continues: Named 2024’s Best-Selling Rapper

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Drake may have had a rollercoaster in 2024, but the rap star’s sales stayed the course as he is reportedly the best-selling rapper of 2024, with 8 million sold. The milestone marks the 6 God’s tenth consecutive time as the year’s best. Chart Data shared the record on Sunday (Jan. 5). In 2024, Drake’s new releases included a series of diss tracks, like “Family Matters,” his 100gb series, and new collaborations with popular acts such as Sexyy Red, Gordo, 4Batz, and Camila Cabello. Among the many new songs, it was alluded that his anticipated joint album with PartyNextDoor was set to be released last November.

The announcement sparked fan reactions across social media with praise and mention of Drizzy’s rival, Kendrick Lamar. An X user tweeted, “Damn Kendrick, who had his best year, still couldn’t beat Drake in sales even tho Drake didn’t drop an album lmao.” Another tweeted, “Dang, I keep hearing a lot about this guy named Big Me, but he never shows up in any of the lists.” Others believe that Drake’s reign won’t end soon. “Drake is about to have an even bigger year this year… If he drops a solo album, numbers will be insane,” tweeted a user on X.

Read more: Kendrick Lamar Meets LeBron James In Resurfaced Clip Amid Drake Freestyle Drama

Drake Best-Selling Rapper For 10th Year In A Row

On Friday, Drizzy shared a new freestyle produced by Conductor Williams. Called “Fighting Irish,” the 6 God shares his disappointment in NBA icon LeBron James during the beef with Kendrick Lamar. Drizzy raps, “The world fell in love with the gimmicks / Even my brothers got tickets / Seemed like they loved every minute.”

Fans immediately pointed out the diss to James and Sacramento Kings small forward Demar DeRozan. DeRozan appeared in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video after being mentioned in the massive hit. The freestyle has been removed from platforms by Universal Music Group. Drizzy teased more Conductor Williams collaborations on the way. His Anita Max Win Tour begins in February.

Read more: Drake’s OVO & NHL Icon Wayne Gretzky Unveils Must-See Collaboration

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Former Bad Boy Artist Mark Curry Slams Diddy & JAY-Z With Getting Rich By Getting Over On Everyone Claim

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Ex-Bad Boy artist Mark Curry claims moguls Diddy and Jay-Z got rich while everyone around them starved. In an Instagram Live, Curry claims that Diddy and Jay-Z’s current situation results from how they treated others in the past to become successful. In his rant, Curry says, “You know why they going through what they going through? Because you don’t do God’s children that way. They crazy.”

Not looking to talk about the moguls much, Curry also says, “Don’t think that Jay Z and Puff are the biggest mobiles ever. They are great people, but what you wanna look at is the great people that were able to become because of some people, so we gonna leave them there. How many people could’ve been greater that weren’t made because of their empowerment?”

Read more: Diddy Broke Kim Porter’s Nose, Ex-Bad Boy Member Mark Curry Alleges

Ex-Bad Boy Mark Curry Claims Diddy & JAY-Z Never Helped Anyone

Curry’s Live received mixed reactions from social media. Some disagreed with the ex-rapper’s claims, while others claimed the moguls were finished. A user commented, “Grown men really want their hands held. Im really starting to understand Logan from succession each day more and more.” About Diddy and Jay-Z, a user commented, “They are both finished. I don’t know why people don’t get it yet. Jay Z will be locked up soon. Most likely after around the time of Diddy’s sentencing.” A user defended Jay-Z’s contribution to other’s careers. They commented: “Jay-Z is an example of someone who actually helped all the people around him. All his real friends are rich & part of his empire. Most of the Roc-a-Fella employees still work with him, or they went on to become successful execs in the industry; no artist has ever accused him of signing them to a bad deal or taking their publishing. He never shelved anyone & if people asked to leave, he let them go”

On the Hollywood Unlocked comments, a user explained that Curry is responsible for himself. They wrote, “You are responsible for your own success it’s your responsibility to put yourself in the right positions to succeed.” Many would recite Jay-Z’s quote about the acknowledgment. The quote: “You never hear people complaining about what I did to them, only about what I didn’t do for them.”

Read more: Former Bad Boy Artist Mark Curry Speaks On Diddy’s Allegations

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Adam22 Confronts Wack100 About Being “Unapologetic” Over Recent Assault At No Jumper Studios

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Adam22 and Wack 100 addressed the viral brawl that took place at the No Jumper Studios last week in the latest episode of their podcast. In a confrontation, Adam accuses Wack of being the “mastermind” behind the violent attack and sensationalizes it based on Wack’s demeanor. “I would start with the fact that there was a pretty vicious assault that took place at my facility, and you [Wack] seem weirdly unapologetic about it,” says Adam to Wack. “You don’t seem terribly concerned about it. Whereas for me, this has been a significant source of bad press as well as a potential legal risk..”

Wack 100 defended himself against Adam’s assumption, saying, “Bad press?! Bro, my mother, my grandmother, R&B’s ex-husband, we’re sorry for Wack getting his a$$-whopped. I’m the one now that got his a$$-whopped. Talking about bad press.” Wack is claiming that social media believed it was him being assaulted and stripped during the melee outside of the No Jumper Studios. It has been proven that it was not Wack being assaulted in the viral footage.

Read more: Wack 100 Has An Ominous Message for Adam22 Following Alleged Fight Outside Of No Jumper Studio

Adam22 & Wack100 Argues About Viral Brawl At No Jumper

Adam proceeds to identify Wack with “Main Character Syndrome.” “See, you making it about the fact that some people thought it was you getting beat up is important,” Adam replied. “That’s an important thing to highlight here. Who the f*ck cares that people thought you got beat up? Obviously, that’s not even true. But you’re posting about this nonstop. Making it all about yourself… It’s about that the assault took place at my facility in the first place.”

The heated exchange would continue, with Wack denying that he excessively promoted the assault footage. Prior to the podcast, Adam22 issued an official statement that banned all parties involved from the No Jumper Studios. The podcaster expressed that he does not condone any violence at his facility. With the belief he was among the banned, Wack 100 shared an Instagram post that stated he and Adam22 have a contract and he will be at No Jumper as scheduled to podcast and honor the contract’s agreements.

Read more: Rob Markman Clowns Adam22 Over Ridiculous Jay-Z And Kendrick Lamar Hot Take

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