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BabyDrill Got All Eyes On Him On “Watchin Now”

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As we approach the end of the year, it’s becoming clear that BabyDrill will be one artist to keep an eye on in 2024. He’s already emerged as a frontrunner for Atlanta and his latest offering further cements his status as one of the South’s most promising stars. “Watchin Now” brings the rapper’s laidback flow and descriptive bars together with icy and hard-knocking production to set the tone for his next project, Score God. It’s an excellent showcasing of the number of flows he pulls out of his hat. 

The record arrived alongside a raw music video that provides a behind-the-scenes look at his life. From mobbing through the streets of Atlanta with his day-ones to backstage at shows, the video for “Watchin Now” captures a star in the making. The video also includes a cameo from Latto, who brings him out on-stage to perform “ISSAPARTY” and chops it up with him backstage. It’s a simple black-and-white visual that doesn’t need special effects or a big budget to capture the essence of BabyDrill.

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BabyDrill Got Next

BabyDrill began buzzing in the A with the release of “32 Freestyle.” However, the song began blowing up while he was incarcerated. It set the stage for his return home, and ultimately, landed him a deal with PDE. The budding star hit the ground running afterward, building his buzz while garnering mentorship from Young Nudy and 21 Savage. Currently, he’s serving as 21 Savage’s supporting act in the UK.

Score God will serve as the official follow-up to BabyDrill’s June 2023 project, MadMan. The 17-song project largely centered around BabyDrill, although 21 Savage and Young Nudy did appear on the song, “Slight Dub.” With Score God on the way, we imagine that 2024 will be a massive year for the Atlanta native. Check out his latest single above and sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below. 

Quotable Lyrics
I put in overtime workin’ this stick, n***as wouldn’t dare face me
F*ck my pops, I’mma stand on that, the streets what really raised me
N***a, my momma proud as f*ck, her son finally made it
But she scared at the same time, her only boy, can’t let ’em take me

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Several Of Young Nudy’s PDE Affiliates Arrested For Alleged Insurance Fraud Scheme

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According to reports, several of Georgia-born rapper Young Nudy’s PDE affiliates were indicted earlier this week. All eight of them are facing RICO charges for their alleged role in a multi-state insurance fraud scheme. Apparently, they had managed to allegedly steal somewhere around $70,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. Prosecutors claim they stole “personal information from more than 100 Fulton County residents to apply for and receive federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds.”

White Collar Crime Unit Deputy District Attorney Will Wooten shared a statement amid the arrests. “The White Collar Crime Unit spent more than two years investigating this case,” he explained. “Which came to our attention out of a series of gang-related homicide investigations in early 2021.” Wooten continued, “We spent countless hours combing through cell phone evidence, social media evidence, bank records, and other documents, and we intend to hold accountable all of the individuals charged by the grand jury in this case.”

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Various PDE Affiliates Indicted By Grand Jury On RICO Charges

Several Of Young Nudy's PDE Affiliates Arrested For Alleged Insurance Fraud Scheme
Young Nudy performs live on stage at Revolution Live on April 18, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/Getty Images)

The arrests were announced yesterday (August 9), by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. They claim it closed an investigation that took more than two years and involved multiple jurisdictions. It surrounded “associates of the PDE criminal street gang,” according to them. Along with the RICO charges, the individuals are also charged with identity fraud, violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, and conspiracy to defraud the state.

“Whether they are shooting or stealing, criminal street gangs will be prosecuted by my office for the crimes they commit in Fulton County using every tool available under the law,” Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis claims. “If gangs choose to turn to white collar crimes to fund their illegal activities, we will be waiting with indictments in hand.” At the time of writing, Young Nudy has yet to comment on any of the arrests.

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