We are just hours away from new Young Thug music. At midnight (June 23), Thug will drop Business Is Business. He made the announcement earlier today (from jail) via Instagram, which was met with support from producer and longtime collaborator, Metro Boomin’.
“BUSINESS IS BUSINESS AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE TONIGHT!! … FREE TWIN. I LOVE YOU,” said Metro in a post.
Since the announcement, fans have been abuzz, making predictions about what to expect from the album. But over the past few eras, Thug and some of his potential collaborators have been dropping hints.
Drake commented on Thug’s post, which has led fans to believe that there may be a Drizzy-Thugger collab on the album.
“You owe me this time…midnight,” said Drake.
Thug (or likely, someone on his social media team) responded to the comment, ensuring that Drake will receive his dues.
“U will be paid,” said Thug.
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The album arrives a week after Gunna dropped his first post-prison release, The Gift & A Curse. Because of this, fans are also wondering if Thug will address Gunna’s plea deal and snitching rumors.
First song, thug need to tell us if Gunna actually snitched or not LMAO
As of today, it’s been about two years since Young Thug released a project with that being his fall 2021 effort Punk. Since then, we’ve heard him on albums from the likes of Metro Boomin, Gunna, Future, Lil Baby, Yeat, and others, but outside of that, Thug’s career has been stunted by his spring 2022 arrest. He, along with other members of his YSL collective, were arrested on racketeering and conspiracy charges. Now, for the first time since that arrest, it appears that the music world will get a new body of work from Young Thug.
The rumored project appears to be titled Business Is Business thanks to posts on Young Thug’s social media pages. The project was first announced last week with a countdown, and with just a few hours left on it, we now have the artwork for Business Is Business. Posted by Thug, Metro Boomin, and Drake, the artwork depicts Young Thug seated in a chair with his body turned to face the camera. Beside him on each side are four men who are facing frontward.
Metro Boomin and Drake also shared the Business Is Business artwork with Metro writing, “BUSINESS IS BUSINESS AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE TONIGHT!! YOU CAN’T STOP WHAT GOD HAS PLANNED!! #FREETWIN I LOVE YOU BRO.” Drake wrote on Instagram, “you owe me this time… midnight @thuggerthugger1.” Young Thug’s Instagram page replied to Drake’s post, writing, “U will be paid.”
Drake surprisedly visited Trill Burgers, the Houston-based restaurant owned by former rapper Bun B of the rap group UGK (Underground Kingz), labeling it “the best burger” he ever had. Drake’s unexpected appearance at Trill Burgers on Monday, June 19, created a buzz among fans and patrons. The Toronto rapper admired Bun B, referring to him […]
Drake was just in Houston visiting Bun B’s Trill Bugers location, could he have left a banger behind? The Boy last officially released “Search & Rescue” as a single, but at the Area29 nightclub in Houston, another new joint rang off.
“I don’t think nobody got this song but me and Drake,” the DJ said before letting it play.
Drake made a trip to Houston and during his visit, he pulled up on his OG Bun B to try Trill Burgers. A video from inside show Bun B greeting The Boy at the door and sitting down with him as he drives into the burger.
Trill Burgers founded by legendary rapper Bun B, officially opened its first brick-and-mortar location on June 7th. The restaurant, situated at 3607 S Shepherd Dr. at Richmond Avenue in Montrose, spans over 3,236 square feet and will serve as an extended pop-up venue for six months while Trill Burgers continues its search for a permanent establishment in Houston. Initially, the restaurant will operate during soft opening hours, seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with further hours to be announced.
“It’s been a dream for us, and it’s actually coming true,” Bun B said. “It’s been our sole goal to open up an establishment where we can serve you guys Trill Burgers consistently at a high level on a daily basis. And now we’re ready to do it. We are now officially open for business, ready to serve you.”
The last two years have seen Tory Lanez embroiled in a very heated scandal. However, his public fallout with Megan Thee Stallion is just one of many controversies that have left a mark on the artist’s career. The singer and rapper is currently incarcerated after being found guilty of discharging an unregistered firearm with gross negligence. He is now awaiting sentencing.
Notwithstanding, Tory Lanez has had public beefs with many Hip Hop stars throughout his career. While he is often credited with resurrecting friendly Hip Hop competition, he has caused a stir numerous times. Although the scandal surrounding the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion is his most popular, there are several more instances of misconduct on Tory Lanez’s resume.
Beef With Drake
Although they are good friends today, Drake and Tory Lanez didn’t always see eye to eye. The Canadian natives were once beefing as far back as 2015. Indeed, Lanez started out as a fan, even challenging Drake to a rap battle in 2010. The initial love would later translate to tensions five years later when Tory began a series of disses against Drake.
Thus began a series of back-and-forth subliminal exchanges between the pair. Between Drake’s cryptic “Summer Sixteen” and Lanez’s “Uber Everywhere” and “Line Up the Flex,” fans believed there was animosity between the two. By early 2017, Drake called out Lanez by his government name, heating up the scandal with the track “Do Not Disturb.” However, a mere two months later, they put their differences aside and laid their beef to rest. They’ve remained friends since.
Inciting A Riot In Texas
In 2016, Tory Lanez was the subject of another scandal when he reportedly incited a riot in Texas. During a packed concert, the rapper was said to have encouraged his fans to get physical with security personnel. He allegedly had a prior run-in with the security before going on stage and was clearly annoyed by the time his performance had begun.
Lanez would eventually mutter the words “B*tch ass security” and told his swarm of fans to trash the place. What occurred after was a full-on brawl, with chairs and bottles flying around the arena. The crowd went wild, with many left injured due to the altercations. Thankfully no lives were lost, but the police were called in, and the show was eventually shut down.
After one of his shows, Tory Lanez stirred up another scandal after almost swapping fists with Travis Scott. While he’s blamed it on the adrenaline from his performance prior, things could have turned bloody. Lanez addressed the almost-fight in his song “Hate to Say.” The two artists were involved in an argument backstage when Lanez asked Scott if he wanted to apologize or exchange blows. Thankfully, the pair settled it, but Lanez’s heated demeanor was displayed as the altercation was recorded.
Lanez came under fire after he was reported to have allegedly assaulted August Alsina in Chicago last year. Alsina also went on social media, posting photos of his bloody mouth as a result of the attack. The cause of the assault was Alsina’s refusal to shake Tory Lanez’s. The scandal has led to Tory Lanez being investigated by the LA County District Attorney’s Office.
The beef between Joyner Lucas and Tory Lanez was short-lived. Lanez stated that he was a better rapper than Lucas, which led to a string of diss tracks between them. Lanez’s most memorable of these was his freestyle of “Lucky You,” a track initially by Eminem that featured Lucas. Two days later, Lucas released a remix of Kodak Black’s “Zeze” to respond to Lanez’s diss.
Parting Ways With Interscope Records
ITS OFFICIAL, NEW TORONTO 3 COMES OUT MARCH !!!! AND AS SOON AS YOU HEAR IT … I HAVE OFFICIALLY FINISHED MY DEAL WITH INTERSCOPE … ITS BEEN REAL . – LoneStone
Tory Lanez caused another scandal with how he announced his separation from Interscope Records. It’s been over three years since he announced his departure, but many fans still wonder why he left the label. However, he did go on a Twitter rant in 2020, suggesting that he does not have creative control. His response to a fan also led many to believe he was unhappy with his deal.
“I haven’t dropped the music that I REALLY wanted to for the last 4 years,” he tweeted. “I just freestyle’d sh*t and songs that WOULD GET YOU BY ,up untill i said f*ck it ‘i gotta atleast go 60 % or they gone start thinking I’m super trash then boom ‘CHIXTAPE 5’ but this should be fun tho.”
Beef With Dreamville Records
Tory Lanez’s beef with the entirety of Dreamville Records began with Don Q after the latter accused him of stealing his lyrics. JID, a rapper signed to Dreamville, used the beef as an opportunity to air his grievances against Lanez for his previous comments at J. Cole. DreamDoll, whose name was mentioned in the rap disses between Lanez and Don Q, also released a diss at Lanez titled “On Ya Head.”
Drake made a trip to Houston and during his visit, he pulled up on his OG Bun B to try Trill Burgers. A video from inside show Bun B greeting The Boy at the door and sitting down with him as he drives into the burger.
Trill Burgers founded by legendary rapper Bun B, officially opened its first brick-and-mortar location on June 7th. The restaurant, situated at 3607 S Shepherd Dr. at Richmond Avenue in Montrose, spans over 3,236 square feet and will serve as an extended pop-up venue for six months while Trill Burgers continues its search for a permanent establishment in Houston. Initially, the restaurant will operate during soft opening hours, seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with further hours to be announced.
“It’s been a dream for us, and it’s actually coming true,” Bun B said. “It’s been our sole goal to open up an establishment where we can serve you guys Trill Burgers consistently at a high level on a daily basis. And now we’re ready to do it. We are now officially open for business, ready to serve you.”
Trill Burgers’ opening menu will feature the same signature items that have garnered acclaim during its pop-ups and events since its inception in 2021. This includes the OG Burger, consisting of two smashed all-beef patties, Trill Sauce, pickles, caramelized onions, and American cheese on a potato roll bun. Additionally, a Vegan OG Burger with vegan cheese, vegan mayonnaise, and seasoned fries will be available. The new location will also introduce triple and single-patty options, such as the Triple OG, Triple Vegan OG, Baby G, and Vegan Baby G kids meals. Chef partners Mike Pham and Fernando Valladares are collaborating on developing additional menu items, which will be unveiled during Trill Burgers’ grand opening in the upcoming weeks.
The brick-and-mortar establishment will operate on a cashless system and currently offers dine-in and walk-up ordering services, accommodating up to 125 guests. A drive-thru service will be introduced in the near future. Customers are advised that Trill Burgers does not provide online or phone ordering options, nor is it affiliated with any third-party delivery services or apps. As an exclusive in-store fountain drink provider, Trill Burgers has partnered with the Texas-based beverage brand Dr Pepper.
Doug Freedman from United Equities facilitated the acquisition of the location for Trill Burgers, while the interior buildout was carried out by Houston-based Luria Construction, led by Aaron Lewis. The site was formerly occupied by one of Houston’s oldest James Coney Island locations, adding a touch of history to Trill Burgers’ new venture.
“I’ve been lucky to open more than a dozen fast-casual concepts, and nothing surpasses the love I have seen for Trill Burgers,” co-founder Andy Nguyen said. “When Bun, Nick Scurfield and I first launched this concept almost two years ago, we knew we had something special on our hands. Now it’s time to take it to the next level.”
Jackman Jack Harlow is the latest rapper to appear on the Rad Radar podcast. Sitting next to Elliott Wilson and B. Dot, Harlow revealed his five all-time favorite albums. Some may be on your list, one by a Chicago duo, which may come as a surprise.
When asked about his favorites, Harlow began with “Late Registration, Aquemini, Nothing Was The Same.” He then added JAY-Z’s The Blueprint before closing with an album from Chicago Blog Era legends The Cool Kids.
“You know what album I love? ‘When Fish Ride Bicycles’ by The Cool Kids,” Harlow said. “I love the Cool Kids. Cool Kids give me all that bounce and tempo that I like.”
In 2018, Drake dropped Scorpion, a project that’s not the most esteemed in his discography: It’s one of his lowest-rated projects on Metacritic, with 2021’s Certified Lover Boy being his only album with a worse score. Despite that, Jack Harlow thinks the album will eventually be regarded as a “classic.”
In a recent interview with Rap Radar (as Complex notes), Harlow spoke about nostalgia, saying, “What people want is changing, what the youth wants is changing, and it’s almost like Drake, Kendrick [Lamar], and [J.] Cole, their voices are damn-near nostalgic at this point. We know this is good ’cause this is from the days when things were a little better. […] It’s almost like we’re living in a time where people feel like this era isn’t special enough to stamp anything as timeless or classic as if the time of classic sh*t, it already happened.”
It was at this point that Harlow declared Scorpion “is gonna be a classic.”
He went on to speak about a conversation he and John Mayer had: “I was talking to John Mayer about this, about how culture’s so fragmented. Artists put out music and the artist’s job is to respond or comment on culture and society. He and I were talking about how there’s no shared human experience anymore because everyone’s living in their own pockets. Everyone’s choosing what to digest. You got your shows, you got your own artists, so you get to live in your pocket and you don’t need to be told who’s a star, who’s most important. When Kendrick, Drake, and Cole, that was still a time where people were saying, ‘Nah, everyone needs to know these are the most important people.’ Now everyone gets to choose what’s important to them. Everyone is living a fragmented version of culture.”
Drake’s hit song “Money in the Grave” has not only been a chart-topper but also a costly endeavor. At least, it was when it came to how much he paid the producer of the song. Lil CC, the producer behind the beat, revealed during an interview with Shirley’s Temple that Drake paid her a whopping $20,000 for her work on the track. This generous investment from the rapper not only affirmed Lil CC’s talent but also launched her career to new heights.
Lil CC expressed her gratitude for Drake’s support. She says that the rapper’s belief in her and his support pushed her to work even harder. Additionally, she mentioned being particularly thrilled about the Rick Ross feature on the song. She says that she is a big fan of his music, as well. This collaboration with Drake and Rick Ross opened doors for her to work with with other notable artists, including Lil Wayne. You can check out the interview with Lil CC below.
“Money in the Grave” was initially released in 2019. It was part of a two-pack of songs that Drake dropped to celebrate the Toronto Raptors winning the NBA Championship. “Money in the Grave” was the second track, following “Omertá.” The song carries a more aggressive tone and includes lyrics about Drake’s success. He references leaving competitors in the dust and even contemplates getting a tattoo that reads “realest n*gga” on his face.
In August 2019, Drake and Rick Ross released the official music video for the track. The visuals showcase Drake dancing in an oil field turned dig site. It includes cameo appearances by Rick Ross. There is also footage of Drake celebrating with the Toronto Raptors’ NBA Finals championship trophy during a live concert. Drake promoted the music video with a casual Instagram post, directing his followers to check it out. The video’s release further solidified the success and popularity of “Money in the Grave.” It appears it was not only a hit for the rapper but also a launching point for Lil CC’s career. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on all things hip-hop.
Drake might be one of the biggest artists in the world, and his bank account carries that same energy. Beyond the music, the 6 God has been coming up on dough through sports betting, recently winning almost a million dollars on Stake when the Denver Nuggets took home the NBA title.
Recently, Lil CC hopped on Shirley Ju’s show Shirley’s Temple to reveal the actual dollar amount she received for Drake’s “Money In The Grave” featuring Rick Ross. The song took on a life of its own, with even Drizzy using it as the official anthem for his home team Toronto Raptors winning the NBA Championships back in 2019.
When asked what Lil CC’s first placement was, the Los Angeles native responds, “My first beat was ‘Money In The Grave,’ so it was $20K. It was crazy. Man, I fuck with this. Wow, knowing that somebody believed in me that much and supported what I did, it made me want to go even harder.”
The song features Drake’s vocals as he spits, “Lil CC let it slap with the bass!” While she hasn’t taken this on as her tagline, she reveals her excitement upon hearing it.
Lil CC explains, “I heard it before everybody else heard it. It was sent in a video, I went crazy. I was in a changing room, I was modeling for Missguided in England. I was listening to it while I was changing into my next outfit. I’m like what the fuck? They’re like ‘are you okay?’ Yeah, I’m okay. I’m real okay. I was so happy to shoot the rest of that day. I was smiling in every picture. I couldn’t stop smiling.”
She also goes on to reveal that none of her friends in the States were awake for that moment, but there was someone there who barely spoke English — yet could bask in the excitement of what had just transpired.
“I’m barely trying to talk to this girl in another language, and she could understand me a little bit,” Lil CC states. “Luckily, she knew who Drake was. [laughs] I played the song, she’s like ‘he’s talking about you!’ She was losing her mind, talking in a different language. That was funny. That was the first day I found out, I told her.”
As far as placements, Lil CC reveals she has collaborations with Rae Sremmurd and Kid Cudi in the works. Watch the full interview here.
