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Multiple Songs From Lil Uzi Vert’s “Barter 16” Leak Online

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As if Pink Tape‘s long-awaited release this year wasn’t enough, Lil Uzi Vert is keeping their hype train going. Moreover, fans are incredibly excited for the release of their new mixtape Barter 16, not just for the Young Thug homage, but for well-received snippets from it amid Pink Tape‘s pretty positive reception. It was unclear when exactly we would get this drop, but Uzi said it would be quite soon. However, a new development online puts the entire project’s release altogether in jeopardy, and fans expressed fear that there would be another tragedy on their hands. Once again, leak culture is threatening official releases.

Furthermore, Twitter went ablaze recently when multiple songs from Barter 16 apparently leaked online. Some of them have low audio quality, whereas others you might find around (not here, though) are crisp and clear. There’s even one particular track floating around that has a Thugger feature, and fans can’t wait to see Lil Uzi Vert show off some great chemistry with him. Still, with these leaks in mind, that might not even be a reality, or at least, it might be a very delayed one. In fact, one account in particular claimed the whole album will leak tonight (August 19).

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Lil Uzi Vert’s Barter 16 Leaks Send Fans Into Frenzy

Of course, leaks are nothing new in hip-hop, affecting everyone from its biggest superstars to its underground but still buzzed-about talent. Many artists in the past have spoken out against leak culture, or at least addressed it as an obstacle to overcome. Through those testimonies, we can see that leaks can actually affect the industry and release schedules in a very significant way. In addition, there’s also the question of how it delays projects for a long time, as albums like Whole Lotta Red exemplify. Playboi Carti has one of the most extensive leaked discographies, and Lil Uzi Vert isn’t far behind.

Meanwhile, given that the Philly star recently shared Barter 16‘s cover art, we seem so close to its release. Considering that, hopefully the project can still release with a lot of excitement and with a huge impact. It would be a shame if Uzi’s second album of 2023 gets squandered by impatient Internet sleuths. For more news and the latest updates on Lil Uzi Vert, check back in with HNHH.

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Gunna Keeps Stunning Fans With Weight Loss In Newly Surfaced Picture

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Yet another recent picture of Gunna surfaced online, and people are still blown away by his weight loss journey. Perhaps that’s reading too deeply into it, as we don’t know if he’s exactly proud of it or if it came as a result of more negative circumstances. Regardless, fans are excited about these new sightings, mostly because they want him to drop new music already. Considering his stint in prison and subsequent controversial plea deal, it wouldn’t be surprising if he waits even more. However, given recent hints straight from the College Park MC himself, maybe that won’t be the case.

Moreover, the Drip Season artist recently replied to a fan’s post on Instagram that asked what many fans are also wondering. “Gunna where tf are you?” the picture’s text read. “I’m OTW [blue “P” emoji],” he replied in the comments section. As such, maybe that was the unofficial start of a soon-to-come rollout for a new single, project, or something else entirely. What’s more is that other reports indicate that he’ll be switching things up quite drastically.

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New Picture Of Gunna Surfaces Online

For example, DJ Akademiks claimed that Gunna wants out of his deal with YSL and has a whole new album ready to drop. According to the media personality, the 29-year-old wants to drop already but doesn’t have anyone in his corner to help him do so. As a result, he’s apparently looking to bring his efforts elsewhere and might be patiently waiting on how Young Thug and YSL’s RICO case develops. Whatever the case, it’s certainly a sticky situation for him, as others in the industry have already cut their ties with him in one way or another.

Still, that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have a rabid fanbase that is ready to hear him whenever he does release new music. While his relationship with YSL is unclear, it seems like a lot of his hardcore fans want to hear him regardless. After all, the legal battle he escaped, however wrongfully, is something that fans don’t want to hear pop up in their playlists. If they do, it’s purely to gaggle at the spectacle. Hopefully that’s not the route he goes down (if any), and doesn’t make money at the expense of his former crew. With that in mind, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Gunna.

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Unreleased Kanye West Song From “808s & Heartbreak” Sessions Surfaces Online

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An unreleased Kanye West song, supposedly from the 808s & Heartbreak sessions, just surfaced online. Of course, it’s impossible to confirm for sure that it came from those sessions, but there are some strong hints. Any superfans of the cult classic album know that the autotune and cold, minimal beat on here is classic 808s. Moreover, the track is titled “I’ll Be Alright” on SoundCloud, and you can tell Kanye laid down some reference mumbled vocals to work on later. After all, he’s prone to release reference tracks as verses or full songs of his own, and he might have the most revered leaked discography in the game.

For example, his album Yandhi preceded the fan disappointment Jesus Is King, and those tracks never saw the light of day. Well, most of them at least, as “Use This Gospel” and “Selah” landed on the aforementioned album, whereas “Hurricane” landed on Donda. As such, it’s never out of the question to think a Ye leak could eventually manifest into something larger. While a lot of people criticized the Chicago rapper mumbling over his tracks for years, it’s no secret that the production carries that expressive delivery on its shoulders.

Kanye West’s Unreleased “808s” Era Song Sees Light Of Day

Still, it’s a bit hard to enjoy a track from the Yeezy mogul these days given his bigoted and hostile rhetoric. Following multiple instances of antisemitic comments, exclusionary statements, and media meltdowns, public favor of West dwindled to an all-time low. However, many of those who feel the strongest about his deplorable behavior are some of his biggest fans. As such, it’s become interesting to look at Kanye’s music almost as a point against him, or a comparison to himself that makes his past and current values contradict.

Meanwhile, the 45-year-old’s been relatively off of that media cycle for the past few months. Conversation around him hasn’t dwindled, but much of it surrounds his marriage and outings with Bianca Censori. They had a few notable paparazzi run-ins recently, some more hostile than others. Overall, hopefully less photographers and media following him will allow for the internal reflection and healing that many think will suit him best. Regardless, check out “I’ll Be Alright” above and return to HNHH for the latest news and updates from afar on Kanye West.

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