Lil Zay Osama & Polo G Get Nostalgic On New Single “How I Grew Up”

Lil Zay Osama has gone through a lot of big changes this year, and it looks like they have him feeling nostalgic. Back in May, the Chicago-born rapper pleaded guilty to possessing a machine gun in his federal case. The case had been in limbo since 2022 and stemmed from a firearm forgotten in an Uber. At the time, it was reported that he could be spending some serious time behind bars, though he appears to be at home for the time being.

Now, he’s preparing to unleash a new project, Streets Calling My Name. Last week, he teamed up with fellow artist Polo G, looking back on his upbringing on “How I Grew Up.” It showcases a more vulnerable side of the rapper, who goes over both the good and bad of his childhood, and revels in just how far he’s come. It serves as a solid preview of what else is on the way with the full album. Streets Calling My Name does not yet have an official release date at the time of writing, though it’s expected to arrive sometime this year.

What do you think of Lil Zay Osama’s new track with Polo G? Will you be adding “How I Grew Up” to your summer playlist or not? Are you looking forward to hearing his new project, Streets Calling My Name? Share your thoughts in the comments section and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check out the song and accompanying music video down below.

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Lil Zay Osama Teams Up With Polo G

Quotable Lyrics:

My bougie family seen us as all the bad kids (As all the bad kids)
This just how I grew up, I wasn’t your average (Average)

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Drake Fans Suspect He’s Teasing A Mystery Collab

As talk of what Drake will do next continues, it looks like he’s dropping hints, his latest arriving via his Instagram Story. Last night, he shared a photo of someone’s silhouette, though their identity has not yet been revealed. The next post shows someone wearing a Pokémon t-shirt and rocking two OVO owl chains. This seems to suggest that the Toronto rapper has a new collaboration on the way. This is unconfirmed, but Instagram users in Akademiks’ comments section are out in full force with theories.

“I’m going with sauce walka,” one fan writes. “Is that camo,” another wonders. Of course, it remains to be seen exactly what Drizzy has coming up. The fact that he posted this on his main Instagram account instead of his burner has commenters convinced that it must mean something.

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Social Media Users Wonder What Drake Is Hinting At

With all of that being said, fans already know that Drake is gearing up to release his collaborative album with PartyNextDoor. It’s expected to arrive this fall, though an official release date has not yet been announced. During an appearance on The Breakfast Club earlier this month, Sauce Walka also called Drake out for not collaborating with more artists from Houston. It’s possible that he heard that and decided to team up with him, though again, this is unconfirmed.

For now, it looks like fans will just have to wait and see what Drake has planned. His latest cryptic teasers arrive days after he posted a still of Val Kilmer as Iceman in Top Gun, which also led to a great deal of speculation. Do you think Drake is teasing something or not? What could it be? Do you think he has a surprise collab on the way? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Real Boston Richey Has A Future Hit With “Get In There” Featuring GloRilla

Real Boston Richey is maintaining a strong level of consistency in 2024. A couple of months ago, the Tallahassee, Florida product put out one of his most vulnerable cuts to date with “Help Me”. Fans commended him peeling back his layers a bit as they responded positively to the single. So much so, that the track is currently his most popular on his Spotify with over 6.1 million streams. Additionally, it’s seen a lot of success on other platforms such as TikTok. It’s been used over 500,000 posts. Furthermore, it’s done well on YouTube, amassing over 13.8 million views between the music video and audio uploads. Because of this, it’s sitting at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100. Excuse us for gushing, but we have to give the Freebandz signee his flowers. However, let’s focus in on Real Boston Richey’s latest effort “Get In There”.

It appears he’s on his way to having another viral record with this one. That’s thanks to his blunt and aggressive bars, the memorable claps on the instrumental, and a vulgar GloRilla feature. Speaking of the Memphis star, you could view this as her returning the favor. Real Boston Richey lent his talents to a track off her recent Ehhthang Ehhthang mixtape. Overall, both tracks are winners, but “Get In There” might get the slight nod. See what you think though, with the music video link below.

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“Get In There”- Real Boston Richey & GloRilla

Quotable Lyrics:

I take that back ’cause when it come time to spin, she gon’ love the jit
B****es be gettin’ that make-up on my designer, I can’t even hug a b****
N****s don’t think we really be puttin’ it down, tell ’em n****s come f*** with this
I don’t see a n****, he get put in the ground, and he ain’t even have a switch
I was holdin’ it down takin’ care of my sister kids ‘fore I had a jit
Catch a stain and call it pound town, n**** lettin’ that hammer hit

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Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign Unleash “Fried” Music Video

This weekend Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign unleashed their new album Vultures 2, which has since managed to spark some controversy. While many are enjoying the project so far, others are unimpressed. Many raised issues with the mixing in particular. Luckily, Ye promised updated versions of the tracks, which he delivered several of this week.

Now, the duo has unveiled a new visual for their track “Fried.” As expected, it’s also earned mixed reactions from viewers. It features a pack of masked individuals running through seemingly endless hallways, with no clear goal in sight. While some think it’s interesting and pairs well with the song, others think it left a lot to be desired.

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Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign Deliver New Vultures 2 Visuals

“Ye what am I watching,” one YouTube commenter wonders. “The visuals got my brain fried,” another jokes. Of course, it’s still up for debate whether or not this is a worthy visual, and the same can be said for the rest of the project. Despite some ongoing criticism, however, the duo are expected to have a successful first week in terms of first-week sales. According to Chart Data, Vultures 2 is on track to move 68K units in its first week. While this is certainly no small feat, it would be only the third time in Ye’s career he hasn’t topped the Billboard 200 chart the week of a release.

The other two times this has happened were in 2008 when he dropped his debut The College Dropout, and in 2018 when he unveiled Kids See Ghosts with Kid Cudi. What do you think of Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s new “Fried” music video? What about social media users’ criticism? Are you a fan of it or not? What’s your favorite track from Vultures 2 so far? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Leaked Verse For Frank Ocean’s “Nights” Has Fans Split

Kendrick Lamar has been making plenty of headlines in recent months for his viral lyrical battle with Drake. He went viral for a far more surprising reason today, however, as one of his scrapped verses recently surfaced. The verse in question was for Frank Ocean’s “Nights,” and is now making its rounds online.

As expected, the verse is pretty raw and seems to showcase Kendrick experimenting to find a direction before recording a final cut. It’s earned mixed reactions from social media users so far, who are sounding off on X. While some think Kendrick really cooked with this one, and are disappointed that it was left off the record, others are relieved it was.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Nights” Verse Surfaces Online

“I fw Kendrick but sometimes this n***a does bullsh*t on instrumentals and make weird a** voices and people swear it’s experimental,” one user writes, “Sh*t sounds horrible.” Another simply says, “No way people are calling this bad.” Obviously, whether or not Kendrick’s verse would have been a good addition to the iconic track is still up for debate.

It remains unclear exactly why the version of “Nights” featuring Kendrick was never formally released. Of course, it’s possible that Ocean simply felt like he had a hit without it, or that the verse didn’t fit in with the rest of Blonde. Either way, supporters are glad to finally get to hear it, if only to know what could have been.

Social Media Users React To Kendrick Lamar’s Leaked “Nights” Verse

What do you think of Kendrick Lamar’s scrapped verse for Frank Ocean’s “Nights” surfacing online? Why do you think the version with his feature was never formally released? Do you think it should have been or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check out some social media users’ reactions to the leak down below.

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Lil Wayne Namedrops Kanye West & Kim Kardashian On New Mike WiLL Made-It & Lil Yachty Collab

Earlier this week, Mike WiLL Made-It unleashed his new track alongside Lil Wayne and Lil Yachty, “High3r.” Already, the song has received a ton of praise from fans, who have taken a liking to Wayne’s verse in particular. In it, he namedrops both Kanye West and Kim Kardashian to make an apparent drug reference. “My plug contact is Kim K/ I call him when I need Ye,” he rhymes.

Social media users are commending Weezy for his creativity here, and looking back on his and Ye’s history. Lil Wayne has always had good things to say about the Yeezy founder, even after he sparked controversy with antisemitic remarks. During an appearance on the All the Smoke podcast last year, for example, he claimed that Ye’s musical talent means that he’ll find success no matter what.

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Fans Praise Lil Wayne For New Verse

He’s a genius… What I mean by that is he can stop being Kanye West at any time and start being Kanye East and be the best at that as well,” he explained at the time. “He’s a genius when it comes to music. Whatever route he wanna go, he’s gonna be packing arenas.” While Lil Wayne continues to deliver hits, Ye recently left fans disappointed by not dropping his joint project with Ty Dolla Sign, Vultures 2.

Earlier this week, an announcement on the Yeezy website claimed that the album would be released today. It was deleted hours later, leaving fans wondering whether or not they’d actually get to hear it. Evidently, there’s been yet another change of plans, and it now remains unclear when the album will arrive. What do you think of Mike WiLL Made-It’s new track with Lil Wayne and Lil Yachty? What about Lil Wayne shouting out Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in his verse? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Gwen Stefani & Anderson .Paak Pen An Anthem For The Olympics With “Hello World”

Gwen Stefani and Anderson .Paak received a high honor from the International Olympic Committee and Coca-Cola. Both major corporations tasked these two musical superstars with creating a theme song for this year’s Games and the one’s to come after them. Also in the mix is singer, songwriter, and producer, Ryan Tedder. He has been behind his fair share of mega radio hits throughout his career, so his selection was a no-brainer. Together, Gwen Stefani, .Paak, and Tedder have come up with “Hello World – Song of The Olympics”. According to Billboard, Josh Burke, the global head of music and culture marketing at the Coca-Cola Company, explained why Tedder is a part of this record and the idea that came to be.

“We wanted a song with broad appeal that would resonate worldwide, an uplifting and bright song that would inspire everyday greatness among athletes and music fans. It was also important to us that we wouldn’t try to create a ‘brand’ song or ‘jingle’, and we’d have to give up some control, which is very difficult to do!”. Tedder was totally game for the collaboration, saying “The Games are an important way for all of us to come together and celebrate each other globally, and we wrote this song with that in mind. I grew up watching every Olympics since childhood, so this is a lifelong dream. I hope this song inspires and uplifts”.

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“Hello World – Song Of The Olympics”- Gwen Stefani & Anderson .Paak

Quotable Lyrics:

Slide on the worldwide stage
Nothing can divide when we on one page
We can defy the odds and make way
When we link, it’s a bond that never can break
Electric, the motion
Connection, that’s the focus

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Drake Demands Gordo To Give Him His Proper Credit

Over the weekend, Drake and producer Gordo (formerly Carnage), teamed up on multiple occasions for the latter’s debut album under his new name, DIAMANTE. You can hear them together on the closer, “Healing”, as well as track two, “Sideways”. Both see Drizzy crossover into the dance genre, something that he has done a few times throughout his career. Each of them are very groovy and danceable cuts for the late summer nights. Fairly predictably, their collaborations are amongst the most streamed on the record so far. Yes, despite Drake being the jester of the rap world at the moment, he is still drawing plenty of ears to anything he’s attached to.

“Healing” and “Sideways” are the first collaborations between the two, and we can only imagine that him and Gordo would team up again down the road. Or, will they? Just a few hours ago, Drake took to his Instagram Story to share something pretty shocking. According to the rapper, he had a third “collaboration” with the American-Nicaraguan beat maker. “Cafecito”, currently the most played song on DIAMANTE, should have Drake’s name under the production credits.

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Drake Claims “It’s All Good” With Gordo

If you check out the Genius page for the record, his name is in fact nowhere to be found. So, Drake decided to call out Gordo saying, “I made this beat with you but it’s all good… 🌶🌶🌶@gordoszn”. This is classic passive-aggressive behavior from the Canadian superstar, something that he displays on social media whenever he’s feeling some type of way. If this is true, that is pretty surprising, considering the aforementioned songs they have together on the record. Gordo has yet to respond, and it will be interesting to see what comes of this.

What are your thoughts on Drake calling out Gordo on Instagram for not giving him a production credit? Do you think this is a bad look for the rapper or the producer, and why? Could you see this leading to a new beef for The Boy? Which collaboration between the two on DIAMANTE are you enjoying the most? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake and Gordo. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Ice Spice & Gunna Turn Up Together At “Y2K” Release Party In NYC

Yesterday, Ice Spice finally unveiled her eagerly anticipated new album Y2K. Fans had high hopes for the Bronx-born performer’s debut, which boasts various high-profile features. Travis Scott, Central Cee, and Eve Gunna make appearances. To celebrate, Ice Spice hosted a release party in New York City last night, where she turned up alongside some of her collaborators.

In a few clips making their rounds online, for example, she’s seen hanging out with Gunna. She posed for photos in a silver outfit, which she paired with a bold butterfly necklace. The duo appeared to be deep in conversation in one of the clips, though it remains unclear exactly what they were chatting about.

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Ice Spice Celebrates Her New Album With Gunna

This isn’t the only collaborator Ice Spice has turned up with as of late, however. Yesterday, she dropped off a new music video for “Oh Shhh…” alongside Travis Scott. In the fun video, the two of them are seen spitting bars while New York City is consumed by flames. Ice Spice even paid homage to her hometown by dressing up as the Statue of Liberty. It looks like she might have something else in the works too, as during a recent interview with Capital XTRA Breakfast, she shared that she has some risky post-Y2K plans.

I kind of want to do something that is kind of crazy, but I don’t want to say what it is yet. I feel like people are going to have so many things to say, but if I do it, you guys will not miss it,” she said. “That’s all I can really say. But let’s see, let’s see, though. I don’t know, I might change my mind. I’m very indecisive.” What do you think of Ice Spice’s new album Y2K? What about the Bronx-born performer linking up with Gunna at her release party? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Ice Spice & Travis Scott Light Up NYC In New “Oh Shhh” Music Video

Today, Ice Spice dropped her eagerly anticipated debut album Y2K! following months of teasing. The project includes various previously released singles like “Phat Butt” and “Think U The Sh*t,” along with six brand new tracks. It also boasts high-profile features from the likes of Central Cee, Gunna, and Travis Scott.

Now, Ice Spice has unveiled a new music video for her collaboration with Scott, “Oh Shhh…” The video begins with Ice Spice throwing it back in a display case at what appears to be a museum. Of course, onlookers are stunned as they watch in awe. The Bronx-born performer then channels Lady Liberty, holding a torch as she poses in front of the New York City skyline.

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Ice Spice Drops Off New Y2K! Visuals

Things take a fiery turn when Travis Scott is introduced, as the city is quickly consumed by flames. He spits his verse from the iconic statue’s crown while unbothered by the chaos taking place behind him, enjoys a feast with his collaborator, and more. So far, fans are loving the fun visual. Unfortunately, however, the same can’t be said for the rest of the album. As reactions to Y2K! continue to roll in, listeners’ feedback has been overwhelmingly negative. While some are simply disappointed by the lack of new material it actually includes, others think Ice Spice needs to consider changing up her sound.

Many even think Ice Spice threw shade at Cardi B on her track “BB Belt,” which has fans split and seemingly earned a heated response from the “Enough” rapper yesterday. What do you think of Ice Spice’s new album, Y2K? Do you think it deserves all of the negative feedback it’s been receiving online or not? What about her new music video for her track “Oh Shhh…” with Travis Scott? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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