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Kid Cudi Says Next Album Will Come Out In A Few Years While He Focuses On Film

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Kid Cudi may have just dropped his expanded edition of his new album, INSANO (NITRO MEGA), but he’s already setting forth his next journey. Moreover, he took to Twitter on Friday (February 23) to share what his future plans are looking like for the next couple of years and what fans can expect from him. Apparently, the Cleveland creative’s next LP is almost ready, so it seems like INSANO really represented a big creative moment for him as far as output. Not only that, but he also made it clear that, at least for the next two years, his main focus would be on other areas of entertainment and pop culture.

“My next album is already about 80% done, and itll be out in 2026,” Kid Cudi, one of the most multi-disciplinary artists in the game right now, told his followers. “As always, were takin it someplace new. Just wanted to let yall know, expect an album from me every other year. next year is all about filmin. Got a bunch of stuff I need to get done. Film and tv. So I take a year off of music to do it all.”

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Kid Cudi Outlines His Next Steps

Unfortunately for the 40-year-old, the release of INSANO (NITRO MEGA) dealt with some big issues when it came time to arrive. “Hey fam, the label f***ed up and didnt start loading my album up in time, so it wont be out at midnight. Im workin on this now in real time and my plan is that it comes out tonight just a bit later, Im waitin on a time and ima keep yall posted.

“Im thoroughly pissed, especially cuz i get this call just hours before its to drop,” he continued. “such bulls**t, but i promise u this album is droppin tonight. So roll up, get a drink, binge a show, do something to pass the time, and then, WE RAGE. I love you.” With animated projects, acting roles, screenwriting gigs, fashion collabs and designs, and a world tour on the way, it looks like Scott Mesccudi fans are going to see a lot more from him this decade. We can’t wait to see what the next chapters are for such a talented and enduring artist. For more news and the latest updates on Kid Cudi, check back in with HNHH.

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Iggy Azalea Hired Tory Lanez As Executive Producer On Her Next Album, Her Letter Says

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Iggy Azalea’s letter to the judge regarding Tory Lanez’s sentence is out in full, and people have had no shortage of shocked, amused, indignant, or straight-up appalled reactions. Moreover, one of the most interesting parts of the letter has to do with the two artists’ continuous working relationship. In one part of her statement, the Australian rapper says that “if [Tory] is able to remain in the United States after he has served time, [she] would employ him without hesitation as an executive producer on [her] next album.” “In fact – I already hired him for the job prior to his conviction!” she expressed.

Furthermore, this is one of many defenses Iggy Azalea made in relation to the Canadian artist’s character. In addition, she also asked Judge David Herriford to consider a sentence that would be “transformational and not life destroying.” For example, the 33-year-old wishes that this sentence will not involve deportation to Canada so that he can continue to support his family and have work and income during his incarceration by being an artist in the U.S. “Any leniency you may afford him would be something you could be proud of,” Azalea stated.

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Iggy Azalea’s Letter To Tory Lanez

Of course, after this letter’s full reveal, many people called her out for her explanatory Twitter post just days before. In it, Iggy Azalea claimed that she hasn’t been in contact with him for a very long time. Many felt that such a point became moot after the letter seemed to indicate that she spoke to Tory Lanez as soon as February of this year. Still, there is a lot of nuance to Azalea’s letter that the reality of Lanez’s crimes obfuscates. As she says, there’s a difference between rehabilitative punishment and punitive incarceration, but with a case as toxic and divisive as this, the threshold for forgiveness lessens.

Meanwhile, this is among the first times that his future music career fell under significant scrutiny following his release. Many haven’t yet thought about what the next ten years holds for him concerning his career. That conversation will surely roll around soon, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he’s able to still get play from behind bars despite what he was convicted of, as disappointing as that is for many. Regardless, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Tory Lanez and Iggy Azalea.

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Killer Mike Provides Update On Run The Jewels’ Next Album

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Killer Mike says that Run The Jewels’ fifth studio album is nearly complete. He provided an update on the status of the group during a new interview with High Times. The interview comes after the announcement of Mike’s first solo album in over a decade, Michael.

When asked about the progress on Run The Jewels 5, Mike told the outlet: “The album is literally two days away. I have to go in tonight and change two lines on a song. I’m just waiting for some drums from [producer] No I.D. and we’re done.”

Killer Mike & El-P

LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 30: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) El-P and Killer Mike of Run the Jewels perform at the Queens of the Stone Age and Friends show at Finsbury Park on June 30, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/WireImage)

Mike also reflected on the success he and El-P have achieved together as a duo, sitting that it came to him as a surprise. “I didn’t see it for exactly what it was because I’ve never been here before, but I knew we were something badass and we were going to be big,” he said. “Big is relative. Coming off the underground, big is just, ‘Hey man, I went gold,’ and I can play small clubs. Did I see us doing 100,000 people in England with [Labour Party leader] Jeremy Corbyn? Did I see us opening for the Foo Fighters at the Super Bowl in Atlanta? Did I see us doing Pitchfork Music Festival with 40,000 kids? No, I did not. I am so, so grateful.”

Ahead of their fifth album together Killer Mike and El-P recently announced a special 10th-anniversary tour. They will be “performing a different set each night spanning the band’s full discography, bolstered by a plethora of special guests and surprises along the way,” according to a press release. They’ll be performing several shows in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, as well as Los Angeles in the fall. As for Killer Mike’s solo album, Michael, the project will be dropping on June 16. Mike released the single, “Don’t Let The Devil,” in preparation for the album, earlier this week.

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Lil Durk Wants SZA On His Next Album

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Lil Durk is well-known for his versatile and impressive collaborations, and their success amid hardcore fans and general audiences alike is an indicator of that. Moreover, there’s his big hit with Drake, his narrative explorations on JID’s The Forever Story, and his work with his OTF brothers for practically a decade. However, it seems that Durkio is looking for more people to bring into his artistic world, which should have amazing results. Furthermore, he just shouted out SZA on his Instagram Story and said he really wants to work with her.

“@sza the goat,” he began his message on social media, which was as excitedly written as both a fan and a businessman. “Y’all bet not sleep or get blind. Every female every car every sale she really her… I need you on my album ASAP [trophy emoji and sunglasses emoji]. A hit not a regular song. Go tag sza blow her s**t down. Tell her Smurk need her.” Given that SZA just dropped a remix of her track “Kill Bill” with Doja Cat, maybe she’s actively looking for more people to collaborate with. After she stunned fans with SOS, perhaps it’s time for her to show her stardom in other environments and musical lanes.

Lil Durk Shouts Out SZA

Of course, there might be many people who can’t imagine these two artists on a song together. Still, especially in recent years, they’ve both shown just how varied their styles can be despite often falling within a specific category. Maybe you think that SZA’s all about R&B melodies, but she often displayed her raw and impassioned lyricism and flows all over her latest album. On the flip side, Lil Durk took his storytelling abilities to the grimiest of tracks and more sophisticated or thematic cuts. It’s not about genre, but rather about their ability to fit different moods and sonic pallets with ease.

In fact, this post from the Chicago MC hints at his next moves after his upcoming album, which he recently said is already done. As of writing article, SZA hasn’t responded to Smurk’s enthusiastic words. However, fans hope that will change sooner rather than later, as it would make for a compelling mix of two usually separate worlds in many’s eyes. Regardless, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Lil Durk and SZA.

Fly Ty Provides Nicki Minaj Update

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Epic Records A&R Vice President Fly Ty says that Nicki Minaj has a major move on the way. Fly Ty provided the update on Nicki on his Instagram Story, Tuesday, writing that the move will be “so big for Queens.” He also shared a tweet of Nicki’s from 2015, in which the rapper gives a shout-out to Fly Ty.

“JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH MY SISTER @NICKIMINAJ,” Fly Ty wrote in the post. “THIS MOVE IS ABOUT TO BE SO BIG FOR QUEENS… WE BRINGING IT BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD!!!! ‘CALL WEBB, THEN CALL NITTY QUEENS N. AND ITS ALL HOODIES.’” As for Nicki’s resurfaced tweet, she originally posted: “Follow my brother @lamflytyy – did his bid like a real 1. Real n****z only – ask Webb and then ask Nitty. Queens n****z and it’s all hoodies.”

Fly Ty’s Update

Many fans reacted with excitement in the comments section. One wrote: “Whatever it is, pls make it fast, I really miss Nicki.” Others complained about Fly Ty making his behind the scene business with Nicki public: “Why every time someone communicates with Nicki they gotta make it known… Like learn to keep it to yourself. This why she be changing her mind about plans.”

Minaj is currently gearing up for the release of her fifth studio album. She recently confirmed that it will be released “soon” during an interview with i-D. “The fifth album,” she began. “I’m not gonna say when it’s gonna come out, but the album will be out soon. And I am working on a nail design company, where people will be able to buy my press-on nail with dope designs. I was already working on that before someone auctioned my press-on nail for $50,000 or whatever they spent on it.” Nicki’s next album will be her first since 2018’s Queen.

Nicki’s fifth studio album will arrive after Billboard recently labeled the Queens artist the greatest female rapper of all time. The outlet cited her “genre-bending albums” and “killer guest verses” as demonstrating her legendary ability. Nicki is also one of only a dozen artists to have more than 100 entries on the Billboard Hot 100.

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