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Young Thug And Leena Sayed Speak Out Following Leaked Jail Call Controversy

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Young Thug and Leena Sayed became the talk of the hip hop world on December 23. A phone conversation between the rapper and Instagram model leaked online. A conversation that took place in 2022, when Young Thug was behind bars. The rapper seemingly urges Sayed to move on and find love with someone else, but she breaks down and claims that she only wants him. Sayed has since gone on to have a child with boxer Devin Haney. Young Thug, meanwhile is dating Mariah the Scientist, who he was also seeing at the time of the phone call. Both Thug and Sayed have tried to clear the air following the leaked call.

Young Thug took to Twitter to claim that he was never romantic with Leena Sayed. The rapper says that they were merely friends, caught up in an emotional moment. “Man me and twin was talking bout some whole other serious sh*t,” he tweeted. “I don’t know y she spoke on loving other people or anything else cause ain giving no f*ck bout no h*es or n**gas.” Young Thug issued a second tweet in which he claimed that he could have had Sayed if he wanted. He doesn’t, though, since he’s with Mariah the Scientist. “I’m the capital P lol that’s my twin and nothing else,” he said in reference to Mariah.

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Young Thug And Leena Sayed Denied Romance Allegations

“Never have never will lol,” Thug added, alluding to Leena Sayed. “I can have that lil sh*t right now if I wanted it. But she been pushing the p harder then n**gas lol that’s the twin… I got who I want.” Fans were taken aback by the leaked jail call, and were similarly shocked by Young Thug’s callous behavior towards Sayed. Some felt the rapper was telling the truth, while others felt he was trying to cover up his potentially unfaithful actions. Leena Sayed issued a response of her own via Instagram. The model said that her relationship with Young Thug transpired before she met Devin Haney.

“That video was before I met my bd,” Sayed said regarding Haney. “I would never talk to Thug or any other man.” Young Thug and Sayed appear to be on the same page when it comes to nothing serious having gone down between them. It is tough to deny how emotionally charged the leaked jail call is, however. Fans will have to determine for themselves whether Thug and the Instagram model are being truthful, or simply trying to save face in light of their current relationships.

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Amber Rose Pops Out With Her “BFF” Ray J For A Play Date With Their Kids

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Amber Rose and Ray J have undergone their fair share of controversies in 2024, so to see them pop out for something more fun, wholesome, and friendly is a welcome change of pace. Moreover, they both recently took to Instagram to share footage from their ball pit visit with their respective children, with Rose even calling Ray her “BFF.” The two have a long-standing and well-documented friendship that allegedly almost turned romantic at one point. Actually, that rumor stems from their bond on the reality television program College Hill, and not from any actual relationship entanglement of some sort.

Considering how much backlash both of them received this year for different reasons, Amber Rose and Ray J likely enjoy any chance they get to let that all go to the fullest. But there is one common debate that they both face scrutiny for these days, and that’s their controversial support of United States President-elect Donald Trump. While Rose received the brunt of this ire due to her constant social media posts about it – and a Republican National Convention appearance – Ray is not exempt from this frustration.

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Amber Rose & Ray J Out At A Ball Pit

Beyond Amber Rose joining him in MAGA grifting, though, Ray J also caught a lot of flack this year for his often wild comments about the Diddy situation. Most recently, the singer called the Sean Combs scandal a “conspiracy,” which contradicts some of his previous statements on the matter. “Listen, I’ve been to a lot of Diddy parties, and ain’t none of them had no dirty s**t happening at them,” he claimed during an appearance on Lah Mike’s YouTube series, 20 Versus. “All this happening with Diddy is a conspiracy, y’all.”

Meanwhile, other notable remarks from Amber Rose and Ray J these days are more about their staunch takes on other hot topics, such as the former’s assessment of the wave of Drake hate in 2024. If any take they give is a controversial one that they don’t want to assume accountability for, then we can’t blame them for relaxing at a ball pit. They’ve got each other through it all, and we’ll see what they face in 2025.

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Playboi Carti Trolls Fan Who Begs Him To Drop “I AM MUSIC” Album

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Playboi Carti went years without engaging with fans on social media. We are in a different era, however. The rapper has been active on Instagram and Twitter for the past few months. Fans initially took this to mean he had a new album coming. The social media return has only yielded one single and one collab with The Weeknd, though. Playboi Carti has yet to release I AM MUSIC, his anticipated third album. He has, however, decided to troll fans who are directly asking him for a release date.

Playboi Carti posted photos of himself on Instagram. The comments were mostly positive, with many praising the rapper’s “cool” appearance. There were more than a few fans, however, who were tired of the photos. They want music, after waiting years for I AM MUSIC to drop. “Good fit but pls drop,” wrote one particularly incensed user. Playboi Carti decided to respond to said user, but his response was more confusing than anything. Instead of proving a date or a flippant response, he simply wrote: “BET.” It’s not clear what Carti meant here.

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Playboi Carti Randomly Commented “BET” On Instagram

Playboi Carti has done everything but provide concrete details since the release of the “ALL RED” single. He has claimed to be releasing I AM MUSIC on a Thursday evening, only to have nothing release by the time midnight rolls around. He claimed to want to handle the album’s production and rapping solo, then has gone on to tease collabs with superstars like Mustard, Lil Baby and Metro Boomin. Playboi Carti also said that Kanye West is producing songs for the album. There is, however, a few promising hints that we will get the album sooner than later.

Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the I AM MUSIC bundles, which pair vinyls of the album with shirts and/or hats, have been updated. While the bundles had been put on hold while Playboi Carti finishes the album, they now read “ready to ship.” This has many fans believing that he is actually done with the album, and is simply waiting for the right time to drop. Playboi Carti has dropped, out of the blue, on Christmas Day before, so anything is possible. Or maybe “BET” is the secret that unlocks this whole rollout. We doubt it.

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Drake Teases New Music “From The North” In Moody Instagram Post

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It’s anybody’s guess what Drake is doing. The rapper has had an odd couple of months. He’s notched some impressive awards and statistics, despite taking what many consider to be a massive L during the Kendrick Lamar battle. He was the most streamed rapper on Spotify (again), and he won three statues at the Billboard Music Awards. Perhaps the recognition inspired him. Drake took to Instagram on Thursday, December 19 to confirm that he’s working on new music. He also confirmed producer Noah “40” Shebib is working alongside him.

Drake posted a photo of 40 working in front of a fireplace decorated for Christmas. The producer has a laptop open, and is very obviously working on a song. Drake doesn’t appear in the photo, but he included the caption: “strong winds from the north.” It’s unclear if the 6 God means the north of Toronto, or if he’s working from his new home in Texas. It’s the first time the rapper has confirmed that new music is in the works, either way. A relief, given that fans are still waiting on the collaborative album between him and his OVO brother, PARTYNEXTDOOR.

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Drake And 40 Are Working On New Material

Drake announced that his collab with PND would be out before the end of 2024. We only have so many days left in the year, though. It looks likely that the joint album has been delayed. PND promised fans he would get down to business finishing it once he got off tour, but it’s unclear if the rapper has completed his contributions. It’s possible that the song 40 is mixing on IG is one that’ll end up on the collab album. It’s a wise move on Drake’s part to generate anticipation for new music, though, given that most of the press he’s gotten lately has been negative.

The rapper reportedly plans to sue Universal Music Group and Spotify for using shady tactics to boost the streams of Kendrick Lamar’s diss, “Not Like Us.” He has been criticized by peers, fans, and various members of the media for his decision. The most recent derision came from Snoop Dogg. The L.A. icon went on the Bootleg Kev Podcast and claimed Drake was not acting in a way becoming of a rapper. “On the West, we hold court in the streets,” Snoop asserted. “That’s just what we call it.”

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SZA Delays “LANA (SOS Deluxe)” But Drops New Single “Drive”

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All eyes were on SZA. The singer had been teasing the release of LANA (SOS Deluxe) all week, but when it came time for the album to drop, there was nothing. What happened? Well, SZA took to social media to confirm that the album has been delayed. She did, however, treat fans to some new material. She put out a new song titled “Drive,” and even dropped a music video starring actor and filmmaker Ben Stiller. It isn’t the flawless rollout we hope for, but it’s better than nothing!

SZA told fans that the album was still being mixed, and she therefore needed more time. “Had to get my mixes right,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories. She did confirm, however, that LANA (SOS Deluxe) will be dropping on Friday morning. She’s taking a page out of her former label mate, Kendrick Lamar’s book and releasing during the day instead of midnight. In the meantime, there’s the song. SZA previously gave fans a glimpse of the music video when she announced the album’s release date. A brief section of Ben Stiller singing in a car was enough to entice fans. Now that we have the full video and song, though, we can confirm SZA has not lost her touch.

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SZA Blamed The LANA (SOS Deluxe) Delay On Mixing

“Drive” is SZA is retrospective mode. She croons over a gentle, guitar-driven instrumental that fans of “Supermodel” or “Snooze” should love. The singer also debuts the odd, bug-like version of herself that she teased on the LANA (SOS Deluxe) album cover. It’s still unclear how this new persona will factor in to the album and its overall themes. It’s definitely visually striking. Ben Stiller can be seen singing in the car and then driving out to the woods to dance in front of his car. It’ll be interesting to see whether the actor appears in subsequent videos, or if there’s a larger narrative.

SZA has been on a roll as of late. “Drive” is another quality single, a few months removed from her stellar guest appearances on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX. The singer told British Vogue that she is in a good place in her life creatively, and it shows. “I think I am making music from a more beautiful place,” she said. “From a more possible place versus a more angsty place.” We can’t wait to get the full album.

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ATL Jacob Criticized By Woman Claiming To Be Pregnant With His Child

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ATL Jacob recently celebrated the birth of his child with Ti Taylor. The couple welcomed Favour Aya in October, and gushed about their daughter via social media. Now, however, ATL Jacob is being called out for failing to show the same interest in another alleged child. The producer was called out by a woman who claims to be pregnant with his child. She also accused Jacob of telling her that he didn’t want to have a kid with Ti Taylor behind closed doors.

The whole conflict came about on Instagram. ATL Jacob posted a lengthy caption praising Ti Taylor for the way she handled the pregnancy. “Words can’t express how proud I am of you,” the producer stated. “I know our little one is blessed to have you as a mother. Welcome to motherhood.” Most followers were charmed by ATL Jacob’s comments. The Instagram user xxvar_ aka Var was not pleased, however. She posted underneath the producer’s caption with a lengthy statement of her own. She put Jacob on blast with a series of bold claims regarding her pregnancy and Ti Taylor’s.

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ATL Jacob Was Accused Of Ignoring Another Child

“Wasn’t you the same one who said you told her you didn’t want her baby?,” Var asked. She inferred that since ATL Jacob is brought of Favour Aya being born, he should be proud of the child that she says she’s carrying. “If you’re gonna congratulate and announce one baby you say you didn’t want,” she explained. “Might as well congratulate and announce this one too.” Var then dropped the bombshell regarding her own pregnancy. “Our daughter will be here very soon,” she asserted. Neither ATL Jacob nor Taylor have addressed these allegations.

Both Taylor and Var appeared to throw subliminal digs at each other via Instagram, though. Ti Taylor reposted a tweet that read: “B*tches be thirsty over the n**ga I fart on while he sleep.” Var didn’t get back to the mother of ATL Jacob’s child directly. She seemingly decided to respond using a tweet as well. “Ian beefin w no b*tch about a n**ga she don’t even got,” the tweet read. ATL Jacob has three children in total, and he admitted to not being close with some of the mothers during an interview on Baller Alert Show. “It was so stressful that I didn’t talk to one, and I barely talked to the other one,” he said, upon reflecting on a difficult period of his life in 2019.

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Quando Rondo Hints At Retirement After He Serves 33 Month Prison Sentence

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Quando Rondo has had an action-packed 2024. The rapper was alleged to be the target of a murder-for-hire scheme that led to Lil Durk’s arrest. He has not gotten the opportunity to reflect on Durk’s arrest due to his own legal problems, however. Quando Rondo was sentenced to 33 months in prison for conspiracy to possess and distribute marijuana. It’s a significant bid, and one the rapper has largely been silent on since it was announced on December 12. A week later, and Rondo addressed the sentence and his plan for the future via social media.

Quando Rondo posted a lengthy message to his fans on December 18. The IG post acknowledged that he will be gone for a while, and the struggle to provide for those in his circle. “I just caught 33 months, the whole world know it,” he wrote. “And mf still got they hand out don’t worry bout it tho.” Rondo went on to assure those close to him that they will be taken care of while he’s locked up. “If promised anybody something,” he asserted. “There [sic] going to get it, my word is my word.” Quando Rondo also spoke on what the rest of his career will look like. The rapper suggested that he will put the microphone down and retire once he’s done serving his time.

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Quando Rondo Claims He’s “Disappearing” In 2027

“Once I do this lul time,” Rondo explained. “I promise you I’m disappearing and never talking to people again!.” The rapper didn’t elaborate on his possible retirement plan, but he has spoken at length about his desire for a more peaceful life. Quando Rondo spoke with HotNewHipHop.com in November, and he detailed the ways in which converting to Islam has changed his outlook on his life. “It just gave me good peace and energy,” he stated. “Taking my shot and being a part of Islam, it just gave me better energy. It gave me some of the best energy I ever had.”

Quando Rondo also voiced his desire to put violence behind him shortly after Lil Durk’s arrest. Instead of mocking Durk or his associates, the rapper lamented the violent upbringing that led to their choices. “We didn’t get into this industry just to stay trapped in this street life,” Rondo lamented. “We have families and communities counting on us. It’s time to leave all that behind. We’ve lost too much already.” Rondo wants to forgive and move on with his life.

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Playboi Carti Fuels Album Rumors By Reuniting With Metro Boomin

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Playboi Carti is the most unpredictable man in hip hop. Which is saying a lot, since Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar exist. Carti is a cut above the other two when it comes to saying one thing in relation to an album and then doing the complete opposite. He has been teasing the release of I AM MUSIC for a few years now, and it doesn’t feel as though we’re any closer to it becoming a reality. Or maybe it will drop over the holidays, like Whole Lotta Red. Playboi Carti delights in confusing his fans, and he did so once again on December 18.

Playboi Carti decided to post new photos of him alongside Metro Boomin on Instagram. The two posed in front of a jeep, while Carti used a hat to cover up his face. There wasn’t any mention of a collab, but Carti did write “Me N Tro 2 Tough Fr.” We all know Playboi Carti is working on a new album, so the decision to link up with Metro Boomin feels very intentional. The rapper knows that it will drum up attention for I AM MUSIC. Playboi Carti and Metro Boomin have proven to be a formidable duo in the past. They worked on “Minute” with NAV and “Type Sh*t” with Future and Travis Scott. Carti was also featured on “Popular,” a song that was scrapped from Metro’s Heroes vs Villains album.

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Playboi Carti Posed For Photos With Metro Boomin

Metro Boomin is the latest superstar to be teased as an I AM MUSIC collaborator. Playboi Carti took to Instagram last week to hint at upcoming collaborations with the likes of Lil Baby and Mustard. He posted a screenshot of a text conversation with Lil Baby’s manager, implying that the rappers plan to connect in the near future. Playboi Carti also posted a screenshot of an Instagram DM from Mustard. The man who made “Not Like Us” suggested that he and Carti link up to make some magic in the studio.

Then there’s the aforementioned Kanye West. Metro Boomin announced that West will be producing all over I AM MUSIC during a recent Las Vegas performance. “Shout out to my n**ga Kanye, you know what I’m saying,” the rapper stated. “He over here making beats and sh*t. That album gonna be [wild], I can’t wait to show y’all n**gas.” Playboi Carti previously claimed that he wanted I AM MUSIC to be something he made on his own, he’s clearly changed his mind and gone the collaboration route. At least, it looks that way. Who really knows?

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Lil Yachty Shoots Down Claim That Young Thug Supported Karrahbooo

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Lil Yachty and Karrahbooo comprise one of 2024’s many hip hop feuds. The rappers had a falling out after Karrahbooo decided to leave Yachty’s Concrete Boys collective. She proceeded to make passive aggressive comments about the way Yachty treated (or mistreated) her. In response, Yachty has called Karrahbooo a liar and a victim. Things seemingly cooled off for a couple of months, but a Tuesday post from Karrahbooo kickstarted another heated exchange between the former peers.

Karrahbooo hopped on Instagram Live to detail her relationship with Young Thug. She claimed that Thug’s YSL label showed interest in her before she signed with Yachty. Even after Karrahbooo signed, and Young Thug was locked up, the rapper claimed that Thug showed her love. “Young Thug was in jail checking for me,” Karrahbooo recalled. “I told Boat, I was excited.” It was the rapper’s next statement that sparked controversy. She claimed Lil Yachty was nonplussed by Thug’s co-sign, since Thug was locked up. “He was like ‘What the f*ck can that n**ga do for you from jail?’,” Karrahbooo alleged. She proceeded to call Yachty a hater and criticized him for not publicly endorsing her sooner.

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Lil Yachty Claimed Karrahbooo Is “Lying For Attention”

 
 
 
 
 
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Lil Yachty had thoughts. He took to Instagram shortly after the rapper made her comments, and refuted all of them. “Lying for attention,” Boat wrote. “I wish u well.” This is far from the first time Lil Yachty has accused his former artist of lying. In August, Lil Yachty blasted Karrahbooo for not being appreciative of the opportunity he gave her. He also claimed that she owed him a massive amount of money. “Tell people how you verbally abuse people,” he demanded. “Tell people how you talk to people… You $900,000 in the hole and I got every f*cing receipt.”

This isn’t the first time a female artist has linked Lil Yachty and Young Thug, either. Mariah the Scientist, who is currently dating Thug, claimed that she was romantically involved with Yachty when she attended college. Her revelation came during an October appearance on Caresha Please. Lil Yachty previously denied being involved with Mariah the Scientist. He even criticized the singer for not shooting down the rumors on social media.

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Quando Rondo Disses Police For Allegedly Trying To Steal His Jewelry

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Quando Rondo is no stranger to legal troubles. He’s had several encounters with the police over the course of his career. The incident that allegedly took place on December 17 was unique, however. The rapper hopped on Instagram Stories to claim that local police tried to shake him down. Quando Rondo said that police officers tried to damage the jewelry that was on his person. To make matters even more surprising, the rapper claimed that they were trying to steal his jewelry.

“Police hate so bad,” he wrote on his Instagram Story. “They broke my jewelry up and tryna steal my watch.” The photo that accompanied the IG Story was of a chain laying on Quando Rondo’s lap. The rapper did not provide additional context for the alleged encounter. It has not been a good holiday for Rondo in general. He will be serving a 33 month sentence in prison. He was found guilty of conspiracy to possess and distribute marijuana. The case dragged on for over a year, and Rondo was facing a five year sentence at one point. He ultimately struck a plea deal with the Department of Justice in August.

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Quando Rondo Accused Cops Of Breaking His Chain

Quando Rondo has also been on the other side of legal matters as of late. The rapper was identified as the target in a murder-for-hire scheme that allegedly took place in 2022. Lil Durk has been accused of flying several men out to California to perform a hit on Rondo. The rapper survived the shooting, but his cousin, Lul Pab, did not. Lil Durk and the aforementioned men will stand trial in January 2025. Rondo did not address Durk directly. He did address the situation, however, via social media.

Quando Rondo took a mature approach to the incident, and lamented the fact that rappers struggle to escape violent ends. “We didn’t get into this industry just to stay trapped in this street life,,” the rapper wrote on Instagram. “We have families and communities counting on us. It’s time to leave all that behind. We’ve lost too much already.” Lil Durk, meanwhile, has plead not guilty to the murder-for-hire charges. The rapper’s lawyer claimed there was “no real evidence” to link him to the 2022 shooting.

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