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The Flatbush Zombies have earned praise as one of the game’s most consistent crews, having made strong impressions on projects like Vacation In Hell, Beast Coast’s Escape From NY, and their latest release Now, More Than Ever. And while many have been anticipating another full-length drop from the collective, it would appear that Erick Arc Elliott, Zombie Juice, and Meechy Darko have been taking the time to work on their respective solo careers.

While we recently saw a new release from Elliott, who showcased a different side of his artistry with Future Proof, there has been a heavy demand for a full-length release from the explosive and dynamic Meechy Darko. Evidently, it would appear that the time is indeed coming, as Meechy has been steadily crafting his own upcoming solo album. In fact, the gravelly-voiced emcee took a moment to share a status update on his Twitter page, writing a concise but telling “Album almost done.” 

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Though he neglected to share any additional details surrounding the project, he doesn’t exactly need to as the hype speaks for itself. Many Flatbush Zombies fans have long wanted a substantial project from Darko, who has frequently stolen the show on no shortage of tracks. It will certainly be interesting to see how he approaches crafting his solo debut, and whether or not he reaches out to his Beast Coast collaborators for assistance.

He might very well have to, considering that many of his peers may very well be afraid to hop on board. “Im starting to think ni**as scared to rap with MEech,” he tweets. “I don’t even wanna just say that to say it but i really feel that everytime I play a song or ask a Ni*ga to jump on the album it get awkward.”

Check out his recent album-centric tweets below, and stay tuned for more news on Meechy Darko’s upcoming project. 

Lamar Odom has been dealing with the loss of his father, Joe Odom, for the past two weeks. Initially revealing his father’s passing on April 20th, the former pro athlete took time on Monday (May 3) to thank those who reached out and to mourn his death. The 41-year-old ex-NBA star explained in the tribute to his late father that while they often clashed, they ultimately had lots of love for each other. 

Sharing a photo on Instagram of a gorgeous portrait Odom’s rumored girlfriend Karlie Redd had commissioned of him and his father, he began, “Thank you to everyone who extended love and prayers to me during my time of bereavement. I appreciate every single one of you for sending me good energy.”

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Continuing, he addressed the differences he and his father had, declaring that ultimately, it was still all love. “Life is not promised. My pops and I had our differences but at the end of the day I knew he loved me and I loved him and that’s really all that matters,” Odom said. 

He continued, “I encourage you to take some time and make amends with family and friends, tell someone you love them, smile a little more, laugh out loud, give your heart to those that deserve it because NOTHING is promised but death. That’s it.” 

Joe and Lamar had a notoriously rocky relationship for years. Back in 2013, Lamar discontinued paying his father’s rent after he criticized the Kardashian family. In 2015, when Lamar suffered a drug overdose and had to be hospitalized, Joe claimed his wife at the time Khloe Kardashian was blocking him from visiting his son.

As explained in Lamar’s tribute, the two seemed to have reconciled over the years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lamar as he continues to grieve. 

Many of the biggest records in hip-hop history were written with a level of disrespect to them. It’s a constant that seems to always permeate the depths of the game. In the last few years, we’ve witnessed feuds involving Drake and Meek Mill, Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly, and 6ix9ine with the entire world. Brooklyn-born 6ix9ine is one of the biggest trolls in the genre, taking every opportunity to belittle his fellow rappers on social media. His grasp on the globe has diminished in the last twelve months but he remains one of the most notorious personalities in music.

This weekend, 6ix9ine performed in front of a crowd of 15,000 people in Miami, Florida and on Monday night, he celebrated by hopping onto a live stream with his good friend DJ Akademiks. During the stream, Ak asked 69 who he believes is the current most disrespectful rapper, to which he predictably answered himself. However, when he was asked to consider other stars aside from himself, 6ix9ine said that Quando Rondo takes the cake.

“Disrespectful and really like that? I’d give it to Quando Rondo,” said the rainbow-haired troll. “Quando Rondo said it’s not about who got beat up, it’s about who got turned into ashes. He’s out here in Atlanta, Georgia, the same place where his affiliate caught the murder doing shows. I don’t give a f*ck if it was in front of five people. I don’t give a f*ck if it was in front of one person. He showed up! And he’s alive right now to tell the story. He’s breathing.”

6ix9ine is referring to a concert that Quando Rondo performed over the weekend, which was attended by only fifty people. Quando said this after the show, “Every time I do get a show booked or something, the promoter calling back. ‘Oh, the police station threatening the venue. They saying if something go down I’ma lose my club license. Send my money back, this and that. Can we try this again in a couple months. Time heals everything.’ This ’cause of y’all folks.”

Listen to what 6ix9ine had to say about Quando Rondo below.

Nipsey Hussle’s legacy has endured through his many cultural contributions, ranging from his deep, Grammy-nominated discography to his The Marathon Clothing company’s collections, released in partnership with PUMA. Now, Hypebeast has confirmed that another new capsule from Marathon and PUMA is on the way, set to be released this coming Friday, May 7th. 

The new collection will include a PUMA suede sneaker as well as an additional t-shirt, both of which can be observed right here. The grey suede sneaker features The Marathon Clothing and PUMA’s hybrid logo emblazoned on the heel as well as the insole, a subtle nod to Nip’s legacy. Speaking of subtle, one of the nicest touches finds “Marathon” written on the golden aglets; hardly the most visible, but a welcome detail that really rounds out the sneaker. 

As for the shirt, it’s also minimalist in nature. Once again featuring the TMC/PUMA logo at the center, the white tee goes a long way in paying homage to the late Hussle without going overboard with the design. In addition, the tag features a lengthy breakdown of The Marathon Clothing’s intention as a company. Should you be interested in purchasing either the shirt or the sneakers, look for the upcoming collection to hit the PUMA store right here, with the official release date set for this coming Friday. The sneakers are set to be listed at $80 USD, while the t-shirt is listed at $45 USD.

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600Breezy has dealt with his fair share of tragedy in the past year. Back in November, the Chicago rapper lost his fellow South Side rapper and friend King Von after he was gunned down in Atlanta following an altercation with Quando Rondo. Since his death, Breezy has been a champion in making sure Von is well respected in the afterlife, personally inviting Rondo to come square up with him in Chicago. 

Luckily, 600Breezy and his family were able to avoid another tragedy recently after a man allegedly attempted to kidnap his younger brother. A video circulating the internet shows the suspect being taken away in handcuffs following a high-speed chase the boy’s sister and father embarked on to catch the alleged abductor who tried to lure the young boy into his vehicle with money.

While speeding down the freeway, the chase caught the attention of nearby officers who pulled over both vehicles, arresting the culprit. “This man just tried to snatch my brother on f****** 59th and King Drew Dr., so y’all can see him if anybody that knows him because that s*** is bogus as hell,” the sister said while on Instagram Live.

“We just got into a high-speed chase and just chased his a** from in front of my grammy house. My brother just left out and he just tried to kidnap him. He just tried to f***** snatch my brother and motherf****** take him soon as he left out the f****** house! I need y’all motherf****** to watch y’all kids out here!” 

With tears in her eyes, she expressed her sheer shock and horror at the situation, warning parents to keep a watchful eye over their children. 600Breezy left an emotional comment under the post and left a comment revealing the child was his baby brother.

“That’s my baby brother he tried to snatch,” the rapper’s comment read. “I’m mad as f*** my pops didn’t come outside shooting.” The video concludes with the suspect being placed in the back of a squad car. As of now, there is currently no word on the man’s identity or potential charges he could be facing.  

We’ll keep you updated as the story develops.

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Kodak Black is allegedly engaged to rapper Mellow Rackz but he’s also looking to get some action on the side. Judging from his latest post, he’s looking to spend some alone time with Hennessy Carolina, Cardi B’s sister.

Updating his Instagram story, Kodak came through with a spicy message for the socialite. “I Wanna Eat You Till You Pass Out & Die @hennessycarolina,” he wrote on the social media platform, adding a drooling emoji for good measure. Hennessy has not responded to the message yet but we’ll keep you posted if she ever does.

This isn’t the first time that Kodak Black has shown an interest in Hennessy Carolina. In October 2018, he previously told the model that he wanted to take her out on a date. He said he was choosing Cardi’s sister “out of respect” for the rapper and her husband Offset, which must have made Hennessy feel great about herself. He also said that Kim Kardashian was his backup plan.

Do you think Kodak will get a chance with Hennessy Carolina?

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Recently, Yak’s name has been all over the news about he entered a guilty plea in his well-documented sexual assault case. The rapper’s charges were diminished and he was sentenced to eighteen months of probation. He savagely reacted to the sentence on Twitter, which you can read about here.

Based on the social media person Ari Fletcher has developed for herself, it’s safe to say she’s a very reactive person. The Instagram model and influencer has long been known for her call it like it is attitude, something that has run her into some social media scuffles and controversies in the past. Seemingly unable to bite her tongue this time around, the former girlfriend of G Herbo and mother to their 3-year-old son Yosohn sent out a few cryptic tweets over the weekend aimed at her ex and his current beau Taina Williams.

The couple hosted a boho chic-themed baby shower over the weekend for their soon-to-be bundle of joy where many of their friends and family were in attendance, including Yosohn. After pictures from the event featuring the toddler posing happily alongside Taina and Herb’s family surfaced online, it seemed as though Ari was not rocking with it. 

The adorable shots show the blended family rocking matching outfits and wide smiles. Following the surfacing of the photos, Ari penned in a tweet Monday (May 3), “You give a mf a inch they take a mile. Like not too much on my child, relax!” Footage from the event shows Yosohn being embraced by Taina and Herb’s family, something that may have been overwhelming for the youngster.

While speculative, the influencer’s previously expressed disdain towards having her son with Herb around Taina is very telling. Back in November, she vocalized she would rather Taina not hold her son. “Sweetie please don’t post my son and another girl, remove this,” she wrote on a pop culture page on Instagram at the time.

She added that Taina disclosed to her that Yosohn did not like her, which may very well be another reason for the tweet. Ultimately, it does seem to be a case of a momma bear fiercely protecting her cub. 

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Anybody familiar with 50 Cent’s former stint as a hip-hop juggernaut understands that the diamond-selling artist simply stops at nothing to achieve his goal. It’s the reason he’s seen success in whatever endeavor he pursues. Case in point, the past several years have seen him expanding on his already considerable television repertoire, which includes such titles as Power, Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, For Life, and the upcoming BMF. 

Today, 50 took a moment to confirm that he’s adding yet another new series to the mix, sharing the news that his new true-crime anthology series Confessions Of A Crime Queen has been officially greenlit by Discovery+. In confirming the news, Deadline shared additional details surrounding the upcoming series, confirming that each season will center around the life of a female “Crime Queen” who built a criminal empire before ultimately falling from power. It’s also stated that each subject will be portrayed by an “A-List” actress, who will interview the real-life counterpart throughout the season.

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“See this is the point you should realize i’m not playing,” captions Fif, celebrating the news on Instagram. “GREEN LIGHT GANG.” He also confirmed that he has moved from New York to Houston, implying that he made the move as a result of this new series. “Love NY, but i live in Houston now i’ll explain later,” he captions, sharing a few screencaps from Deadline’s announcement article for context. 

Clearly, 50 Cent’s creative vision has left an impression on his television collaborators, who frequently sing his praises following every deal. “Discovery+ is delighted to partner with Curtis, G-Unit Film & Television, Goodbye Pictures and Lionsgate on this ambitious and innovative project,” explains Lisa Holme, the Group SVP Commercial Content and Strategy of Discovery+. “Combining our unparalleled home for original true crime content with his vision for how to tell these stories in a new way will give true crime fans a fresh perspective on the genre.”

Check out Fif’s Confessions Of A Crime Queen announcement below. 

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You never know who’s going to appear on the next episode of BagFuel. Co-hosts E$$O and Hynaken are extremely well-connected after having been around the music industry for years and they continue to invite some of the biggest up-and-coming stars, as well as established veterans, onto the show to chop it up about all kinds of topics spanning their careers. In the last few weeks, episodes featuring Sevyn Streeter and Neisha Neshae went live and today, we’ve got the one and only Juicy J on the latest episode of BagFuel.

Checking in for a twenty-minute conversation with E$$O and Hynaken, Juicy J spoke about cryptocurrency, which he believes is the future, meeting artists like Drake, The Weeknd, and other Grammy winners before they signed their first deals, and much more. He also talked about the differences between his old and new music, concluding that he still turns up in the club as he did a decade ago. 

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As far as his goals moving forward, Juicy J told the guys that he likens himself to Quincy Jones, noting that he’s happy in his current role. “I feel like I’m the Quincy Jones of rap music, I just can’t stop,” he said. “I love working with new artists. Big ups to Meg Thee Stallion, three Grammys. Everybody I work with… Young Dolph, Wiz Khalifa, anybody. I’ve got so much underneath my belt and I just love doing this. I don’t think I’ll ever stop. I’ll probably be like Tony Bennett, he’s probably pushing 80. I seen Tony Bennett at the Grammys with Lady GaGa, they were performing, and I was just like, damn, that’s so amazing to me. He a legend, a father, a grandfather, a cousin, a brother. He’s still going, dude been making music forever.”

Earlier this year, Juicy J said he felt like the Tom Brady of the rap game. It’s not entirely new for his confidence levels to be this high.

Watch the full episode of Juicy J on BagFuel above.