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Latto Addresses Controversial Name Change On “The Biggest”

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With a new name comes new music. Mulatto has long used her controversial moniker, including when she was first introduced to a global audience thanks to Jermaine Dupri’s reality series, The Rap Game. The teen hopeful ended up winning that first season all those years ago, but the name “Mulatto” haunted the rapper. After being questioned repeatedly regarding whether or not she would be switching things up, Big Latto has officially returned with a new name.

On Friday (May 21), Latto shared her latest single “The Biggest,” and on the track, she spits bars about her life in the limelight. She declares that she can’t be bullied by the public and addresses the media trying to get information about her personal life, but in the end, according to the Queen of Da Souf rapper, she remains “the biggest” force in the Rap game. 

Stream “The Biggest” and let us know what you think about Latto’s latest.

Quotable Lyrics

Misunderstood so I made it official (Official)
Changed the name, watch them still make it an issue (On God)
Big Latto, b*tch, ain’t nothin’ ’bout me little (Latto)
Let me show you b*tches how to ball when all odds against you

Ruth B. Sings About Feelings That Won’t Fade In “Die Fast”

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Ahead of the June release for Ruth B.’s second studio album, titled Moments in Between, the singer drops glossy new track “Die Fast.” “Die Fast” is the second single to be released from Moments in Between and it’s easy to see why. Ruth B. croons of a topic relatable to many, the theme of being in your feelings about a romance, or situation that is on and off. 

The new release is full of clever lyrics right from the start. Ruth B. sings “It’s a never-ending story, we end up where we begin.” She sings this line amongst other lyrics with such conviction, that it’s difficult to not be hooked on her vocal delivery that compliments the minimal orchestra-heavy production– although, the production is still perhaps just as bright as her vocals are.

 

The complications related to love and its ups and downs are thematic throughout the song. The Canadian-born artist continues to sing of the dilemma with lyrics like “It’s a losing game, we always end up at the start.”

Ruth B. first garnered recognition for her gold certified debut studio album Safe Haven, which consists of notable songs such as “Lost Boy” and “Superficial Love.” With the release of Moments in Between, Ruth B. is also planning a tour to support the album’s release. Dates are to be announced as the album date approaches nearer. 

Check out the Alberta-born singer’s last release, “Situations” here if you missed it.

Quotable Lyrics:

Picture perfect doesn’t last
Wanna leave you in the past
My love for you just won’t die fast
My love for you just won’t die fast

RMR And Tyla Yaweh Detail The Perfect ‘Vibes’ For Their Everyday Lives

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It may not feel like it, but it was more than a year ago that RMR broke the internet with his juxtaposing video for “Rascal,” the lead single off his 2020 project, Druging Dealing Is A Lost Art. Now, RMR is well-established as an artist with the hope that his second full-length project is close to arriving. Until that’s confirmed fans can enjoy the singer’s latest release, “Vibes,” a track that puts him beside Tyla Yaweh. The laid-back track finds the pair revealing what an ideal day in their lives looks like.

“Politicking in Miami, right after New York,” RMR sings. “She gon’ suck me up for breakfast / Eat me after brunch, meet me after lunch.” Later on, Yaweh submits a verse that finds him enjoying some of his own fun while promising to protect RMR from harm at all costs.

The collaboration comes after RMR kicked off the year with his 4th Quarter Medley, a four-track effort that included covers of Matchbox Twenty’s ’90s hit “3 AM” (titled “The Wishing Hour”) and Drake’s “Laugh Now Cry Later” (titled “That Was Therapeutic). Tyla Yaweh, on the other hand, hasn’t shared a project since 2019, but he saw his stock rise last year thanks to collaborations with Wiz Khalifa, Post Malone, and more.

Press play on the new song in the video above.

RMR is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Bktherula Unloads A Fiery Double Dose Of New Tracks With ‘Santanny’ And ‘Blue’

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At just the young age of 18 years old, Bktherula has spent the last couple of years perfecting her craft as she continues to grow into adulthood. The Atlanta native is a little over six months removed from her last full-length effort, Nirvana, and today she returns with not one, but two singles for her fans to enjoy. The double dose of fiery tracks seemingly kicks off the latest chapter in her career. “Satanny” errs on the upbeat side of things as Bktherula spends its duration laying playful proclamations in the ears of listeners.

The second record, “Blue,” is a bit more bashful as it sees Bktherula taking aim at those who’ve done her wrong in the past. It also comes with a minimal, yet trippy video that’s appropriately drowned in blue lighting. The ATL native boldly raps along to the song as the room around her transforms and takes new shapes and colors. “This one day I woke up feeling so betrayed,” Bktherula said about “Blue” in a press release. “I felt insane and crazy. I didn’t know who to trust, and all I had a care for that day was money and material and how I’m gonna get it fast. It’s not a good mindstate to be in all the time, but weirdly enough, betrayal can be motivating for me.”

As for “Satanny,” the rapper said, “This song was such a non-serious, spur-of-the-moment type of thing. It’s one of those moments I’ll just laugh at for the rest of my life.”

You can press play on the videos above the hear the new tracks.

Bktherula is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie And Lil Durk Beg To See Their Lovers For ’24 Hours’

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is known for his ability to deliver tracks that are perfect for the club as well as efforts that are softer and a bit more intimate. Thanks to some help from Lil Durk, A Boogie arrives with another example of the latter with his new track, “24 Hours.” The melodic effort finds the two rappers pleading to see their lovers for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The brief moments they normally share together are not enough to satisfy their cravings as their constant presence is the only thing that will keep the pair happy.

The new song is the latest in a string of releases from A Boogie after he stayed fairly quiet following the release of his last album, Artist 2.0 in 2020. Last week he teamed up with Rowdy Rebel for a cross-borough connection on their “9 Bridge” collaboration. In addition that, he also remixed Mooski’s viral track, “Track Star,” for fans to enjoy. As for Lil Durk, the Chicago rapper is readying Voice Of The Heroes, his joint project with Lil Baby, for a release in the coming weeks.

While it’s been a while since the two rappers last collaborated, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie And Lil Durk could both be found on DJ Khaled’s latest album, Khaled Khaled. The former appeared on “This Is My Year” with Big Sean, Puff Daddy, and Rick Ross while the latter starred with Lil Baby on “Every Chance I Get.”

You can press play on “24 Hours” in the video above.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

42 Dugg Reps For His Crew On “Free Dem Boyz” Ft. Future, Roddy Ricch, Lil Durk & More

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There have been plenty of rappers who say that their albums are for the streets, but for 42 Dugg, this statement rings true. On Friday (May 21), Dugg returned with a new project titled Free Dem Boyz, and from top to bottom, the rapper shines a light on his friends as well as the plights of street life. Recently, 42 Dugg’s name was roped in a bit of controversy after a snippet of his track “Maybach” with Future was shared and the “Life is Good” rapper was heard taking a dig at his ex-girlfriend, Lori Harvey.

42 Dugg and Future were also recently captured on a music video set filming a clip for their single, so we’ll keep you updated on that visual when it drops. In the meantime, stream Free Dem Boyz by 42 Dugg and let us know what you think of this project that hosts features from Roddy Ricch, Future, Lil Durk, Rylo Rodriguez, EST Gee, Fivio Foreign, and Rowdy Rebel.

Tracklist

1. Intro
2. Turnest N*gga In The City
3. We Know
4. 4 Da Gang with Roddy Ricch
5. Mayback ft. Future
6. Bestfriends
7. Alone ft. Lil Durk
8. Still Miss My N*ggas ft. Rylo Rodriguez
9. Free Merey
10. Quez Free
11. Please
12. Rose Gold ft. EST Gee
13. Judge Please
14. Still Catching Cases ft. Fivio Foreign & Rowdy Rebel
15. It Get Deeper Pt. 2
16. And I Gangbang
17. Free Woo
18. Free Skeet
19. Free Me

Young M.A. Pays Homage To LL Cool J With “Don Diva” Visuals

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Young M.A. continues her streak of releases with the music video for a new collab, “Don Diva,” from her second studio album Off the Yak. Fellow rapper Rubi Rose accompanies Young M.A. for the single and music video that pays homage to LL Cool J’s 1996 release “Doin It.” Throughout the video, Young M.A. dons LL Cool J’s iconic blue suit in a warehouse setting, while Rubi Rose is dripped in a two-piece and an exotic dancer aesthetic.

This fire track finds Young M.A. spitting clever lines such as “She like to do her, I say do me though. Little bougie hoe I told her I’m a big dog just like Scooby though.” Over a production that slaps just as hard as Young M.A’s bars do, Rubi Rose holds her own on this banger as well. “Yeah it’s Rubi baby, tryna fuck you with the smash like I’m a goonie baby. Know you bumping all of my Tunes like a Looney baby,” Rose spits in her verse that follows Young M.A’s. 

Off the Yak is Young M.A’s first full length project since Herstory in the Making, her debut album. Herstory in the Making consisted of bangers such as “Petty Wap,” “Petty Wap 2,” and “RNID.” 

Young M.A. has already released four singles prior to “Don Diva.” “Off the Yak,” “Big Steppa,” “Successful,” and “Hello Baby,” are the first four singles from Off the Yak. Off the Yak is available to stream everywhere, right now.

Quotable Lyrics

If she bad, I already had it
No need to bring the pistol I’m already packin’
Slim Jawn but she carrying a paddywagon
She from the A, I said what’s good?
She said what’s happenin happenin?

Polo G & Lil Wayne Keep It All The Way Real On “Gang Gang”

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Old school meets new school on the new collaboration from Polo G and Lil Wayne. Weezy pops up more than once today (May 21) as he’s also made an appearance on Birdman’s “Stunnaman” with Roddy Ricch, and now on Polo G’s “Gang Gang.” Last month, Polo G celebrated his “RAPSTAR” single topping the charts, and while there was some confusion regarding Murda Beatz’s involvement on the track, they seemed to have straightened away their differences.

Later, Polo G announced that his next album, Hall of Fame, was already complete, and if this is what we can expect from his forthcoming project, fans will certainly be pleased. Wayne, of course, lights things up with his additional bars, and we’re excited to hear what he has in store for us next, as well. Stream “Gang Gang” and let us know your thoughts about this united front.

Quotable Lyrics

Young n*gga up now, ‘member back then n*ggas clowned on me
Now from the Heaven gates only way a nigga lookin’ down on me
Keep at least two hundred thou’ on me, keep at least like thirty rounds on me
With my n*ggas ’til the wheels fall off, don’t care if my ride on E
Gucci slides, Versace robes, palm trees, exotic hoes

Birdman Taps Lil Wayne & Roddy Ricch For “Stunnaman”

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Friday (May 21) is gearing up to be quite the release day. There has been an outpouring of new music from YG, Mozzy, 42 Dugg, Sean Kingston, Polo G, Lil Wayne, T.I., Lil Baby, Latto, and several others, but fans have been hooked on the three-way collaboration “Stunnaman” involving Birdman, Roddy Ricch, and Lil Wayne. Fans received confirmation earlier this week that Roddy, Birdman, and Weezy had something cooking after they were spotted filming a music video. “Stunnaman” is said to be on the soundtrack to She Ball, a film by Nick Cannon.

We’ve seen Wayne pop up on tracks with various artists regularly, including his surprise appearance on “Seeing Green” with Nicki Minaj and Drake, but Roddy Ricch has reportedly been working on something new. There have been rumors there might be a joint album in the works—the Rap gossip blogs have suggested that it’s Birdman—but we’ll have to wait for more information regarding those rumors, whether they’re true or not.

Stream “Stunnaman” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

I’m lit like the light at the end of the tunnel, man
There just might be a train comin’, man,
I had to spend some money to win some money
I had the rooftop down to stare at the tits in the mornin’

Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin Take You To Church On “We Win (Space Jam: A New Legacy)”

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It’s officially Space Jam season and they’re is kicking things off with a new single featuring Lil Baby and Kirk Franklin. The unlikely pair of hitmakers have joined forces on “We Win (Space Jam: A New Legacy)” and it’s the first track to be shared from the soundtrack for the basketball-centered, LeBron James-starring film. Space Jam: A New Legacy is all set to arrive on July 16 and a week prior to the film’s release, the official soundtrack will hit streaming services.

Obviously, Franklin’s legacy in the industry has spanned decades as the 16x Grammy Award-winning composer, writer, and artist has made waves in the gospel circuit. While fans may not understand this match-up, Lil Baby is one of the leading forces in the current Rap game, and Franklin is well-versed in collaborating with Hip Hop artists as he’s fused contemporary gospel music with Rap culture.

Stream the Just Blaze-produced track “We Win” and let us know if you’ll be watching Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Quotable Lyrics

I just wish that I could fly like a bird
Get away from this earth
Had to pray a prayer felt I was cursed
Always tell myself it could have bе worse
Never goin’ back, I brokе the reverse
It come from my soul, no need to rehearse
Lot of time I was in need of work
Talked to God like I need this to work