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The release of Polo G’s Hall Of Fame was a warm welcome for a new star in the game. The highly-anticipated album from the Chicago rapper arrived just after his first #1 record with “RAPSTAR,” the lead single off of the project. The album followed a similar path with its trajectory on the Billboard 200. Released on the same day as Migos’ Culture III, which he appears on, Polo G outsold the hit-making Atlanta trio in a race for #1 on the charts.

Even though Polo G might not be interested in celebrating any feat on the Billboard charts, it’s safe to say that his latest project has produced some big hits. Half of the songs on the 20-track project have debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. Plus, his collaboration alongside Migos on Culture III on the banger, “Malibu” also secured a position on the chart.

“Bloody Canvas” sits the lowest on the chart at #97 while”Party Lyfe” ft. DaBaby and “Go Part 1” ft. G Herbo sit at #85 and #86, respectively. His collaboration with Migos on “Malibu” sits at #67. The highest-charting song from the project is “No Return” ft. The Kid Laroi and Lil Durk and holds the #26 position on the chart.

Check out all of the records that Polo G debuted off of his new project Hall Of Fame below. What’s your favorite track off of the project? 

Pooh Shiesty was recently honored as a member of XXL Magazine’s 2021 Freshman class. Unfortunately for the rapper, his recent legal troubles forced him to celebrate the accomplishment from behind bars. We previously reported that the Memphis rapper was arrested earlier this month for allegedly shooting a security guard outside of King of Diamonds nightclub in Miami. 

He was subsequently charged with aggravated battery and was initially granted a $10k bond, although it was revoked due to another shooting he was allegedly involved in back in October of 2020. The King of Diamonds security guard Frivin Dor later recanted his statement but, despite this, Pooh Shiesty will remain behind bars until his preliminary hearing on July 22nd. In the meantime, the “Back in Blood” rapper is opening up his prison mailbox for some fan mail. 

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Taking to Instagram on Monday (June 22) to share the address in his story over a green-screen, the address read “Lontrell Williams #210138765 k82 Turner Guilford Night Correctional Center 7000 NW 41st St Miami, FL 33166,” using his government name.  

“I’ma start getting his care package ready tomorrow,” joked one fan on social media. Another added, “Lemme make sure my boo got some oatmeal cream pies,” joked another. Another added, “Bye, should’ve wrote me when I wrote you in ya dms, tables turn, huh.”

While some fans took the opportunity to joke, it’s likely Pooh will definitely receive a healthy amount of kind words and care packages from fans nonetheless. 

Let us know down in the comments if you’re planning on sending the 1017 signee any items. 

HoneyKomb Brazy remains in the news due to a steady stream of legal-facing issues. The latest one stems from the release of the Alabama rapper’s music video for his single “Dead People,” featuring J. Prince. He is being accused of violating his parole with the music video, for illegal gun possession, as well as possession of marijuana. 

HoneyKomb Brazy appeared in court on Wednesday, June 16th to answer to the charges brought against him, and he plead not guilty. He was first arrested in May on an outstanding warrant related to parole violations that stemmed from a shootout between his group and a rival group. There’s allegedly video evidence that shows Brazy brandishing a gun and shooting at a competitor crew in front of a Montgomery barbershop, while the rapper’s grandparents’ tragic death earlier this year also appears to have stemmed from some sort of rival shooting.

As far as the latest parole violation accusations, on top of using music videos as evidence, prosecutors also showed social media images of the rapper with what appeared to be guns. Nonetheless, HoneyKomb’s stepmother and business manager testified that the weapons were props, and thus was the defense. The music video producer, Reshad McCall, validated Brazy’s stepmother’s testimony as well.

“We prop everything. … We’re strict on that. We control everything, I personally ordered them. I’ve got receipts for them,” he added to her story.

The rapper’s attorney, Jeff Deen, also spoke to Fox10News following the court hearing, stating, “It comes with the industry. It’s shocking to some of us, but that’s how they make their money. And it’s a very lucrative market, and this young man has a lot of talent. He’s a go-getter.”

The judge has yet to rule on revoking HoneyKomb Brazy’s probation.

Check out the music video for the record in question below. We’ll keep you posted on HoneyKomb Brazy’s case.

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If COVID-19 wasn’t already enough for Americans to deal with, the addition of a mysterious pandemic-related chicken shortage might just do the trick. As previously reported, prices of poultry in the states have gone up tremendously as the supply of chicken decreases and the demand increases.  

This has become an issue for retailers across the country who rely on poultry for their business. For Rick Ross, this poses a threat to his Wingstop business venture, selling wings as part of his expansive business portfolio. The rap mogul, who owns 28 Wingstop franchises, will expand the offerings at his 28 franchises to include thighs to deal with the unsuspected shortage. 

 
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Thighstop is the newly launched digital brand that allows customers to order thighs for pickup or delivery through Doordash from the website. According to the site, different Thighstop flavors were handcrafted with different sides and dips, and can be selected with or without the bones. 

While the new thigh offerings will be available at all of Ross’ locations, it’s part of a company-wide initiative to add the online-only Thighstop to Wingstop’s offering. 

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“We back outside, and it’s time to take it to the next level,” Ross said in an interview with yahoo sports! about the new venture. “We know how Wingstop perfected wings. Now, just imagine that juiciest part of the meat, and we boss it up, baby.”

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In a recent interview, T-Pain discussed the comments Usher once made to him on a flight going to the BET Awards in 2013. Pain alleged that Usher told him to his face that he “really f*cked up music.” 

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“Usher was my friend. He was like, ‘You really, like, fucked up music for real singers,'” Pain recalls in the clip. “Literally, at that point, I couldn’t listen. Is he right? Did I fuck up music? And that is the very moment — and I don’t think I realized this for a long time. That’s the very moment that started a four-year depression for me.”

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While the clip ultimately went viral and fans have been demanding that Usher offer an apology to T-Pain, the “Can’t Believe It” singer explained that he harbors no ill feelings towards the “Burn” artist.

“I still love and respect @Usher telling that story was in no way meant to disrespect that man. Ppl talk shit about me 24/7 but when it comes from someone you truly respect it hits very different. I never said f*ck Ursh it was a drop in the ocean of shit I was already goin through,” Pain tweeted. As Twitter attempted to bring up that time Pain tried to ask about the public’s stance on Tory Lanez, T-Pain explained how he wants no part of the “Stan convo.”

“And for the ppl goin back 48 weeks to dig up a tweet,” he continued. “Pls find something to do. That was before shawty said anything and the song never came out after I got the information I needed. Leave me out of the Stan convo thanx.”

Peep T-Pain’s tweets below.