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Ralfy The Plug Shows Respect To Kendrick Lamar For “GNX” Following Host Of Drakeo The Ruler Comparisons

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GNX has taken over the rap world this afternoon thanks to one of the most out of nowhere releases in recent memory. Kendrick Lamar is sitting on the throne once again in 2024, even though he never really left it to begin with. It boasts 12 all-new tracks, unless you don’t count “squabble up” as one of those. So far, his fans are not surprisingly anointing it as the best record of the year. It is really early, but on our first few listens, it sounds like there will be a lot to uncover. There are tracks that are already hitting for us and for others, which is a great sign. But you know a new album is great when even an artist’s staunchest haters are appreciating it.

DJ Akademiks is one of those people, and his review was a shocking one. He was defending it against some of his livestream viewers that were tearing it down. You could maybe throw in Ralfy the Plug too, who’s past thoughts would suggest just that. In an interview right after the Pop Out, Ralfy alluded that Kendrick Lamar may not have a lot of respect for the former’s late brother, Drakeo the Ruler. “There was probably a lot of people on that stage that probably don’t like Drakeo,” he said. Overall, the latter has been widely credited as one of the most influential voices and trendsetters in the West Coast.

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Ralfy The Plug Salutes Kendrick Lamar For GNX

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But still, despite the late and very great Nipsey Hussle was deservedly given a tribute at Kendrick’s unifying show, he felt Drakeo should have as well. On top of this, Ralfy the Plug also believed that Lamar bit off of his sibling’s flows for “Not Like Us,” which also stirred up some controversy. However, he seems to have moved past any potential issues because he’s also giving high marks for Lamar’s record.

He tweeted out, “I ain’t gone lie this new tape is kdot not Kendrick or Kenny he came kdot on that tape🔥and he got some 🏆s on there🫡” He may be coming around to the fact that Lamar does in fact have a lot of respect for Drakeo because many fans on Twitter are seeing the shout outs. “Every beat.. every beat bruh a knocker.. rip drakeo the ruler man. Stamp he would’ve f***ed round been one these jaunts,” one user writes. “Kendrick been showing Drakeo a lot of love man. I love that s***. I know there’s a lot of LA politics involved with Drakeo and his death, but Kenny been helping to Keep The Truth Alive. Long Live Drakeo the Ruler,” another adds. Overall, it’s good to see MCs from the same region showing love to their contemporary, and everyone seems to be all smiles with the release of GNX today.

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Ralfy The Plug Paints Himself As “Grandmaster Ralfy” On His Fourth Project Of 2024

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Ever since the untimely and unfair loss of Drakeo the Ruler nearly three yers ago, his brother Ralfy the Plug has vowed to carry the torch. “You did it by yo self you was a self made boss and a leader,” the Los Angeles rapper began in an IG tribute. “You was my idol and big brother and I learned a lot from you and I’m definitely gone make sure they still know the truth.” Overall, the equally prolific Ralfy has done so by releasing some posthumous material of Drakeo’s.

However, he’s also been making his sibling proud by working as hard as he did. You can say that his passing has inspired him to drop at an unconscious rate. Since the beginning of 2022, he’s put out over 10 unique projects, along with multiple deluxe versions. Over this weekend, Ralfy the Plug has added to that insane run with GRANDMASTER RALFY. It’s the fourth LP from him in 2024 and it’s also his beefiest. It’s 21 solo cuts but it manages to fall under an hour in runtime. Overall, you are getting typical Ralfy with erratic flows and quirky productions. In terms of the latter, there are multiple that impress us and some that only he can perform well on. “THE BLUE PRINT,” “AIN’T THAT DEEP,” and “NO BIG HOMIES” are some our favorites. But we want to hear yours so check it out and let us know in the comments.

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GRANDMASTER RALFY Tracklist:

  1. MEDITATING
  2. NO SYMPATHY
  3. EL PRESIDENTE
  4. UNDERRATED
  5. NO BIG HOMIES
  6. PEOPLE’S CHOICE
  7. AIN’T THAT DEEP
  8. THE BLUE PRINT
  9. CHECKMATE
  10. NOT A GLITCH
  11. HIMOTHY
  12. TAKEOVER
  13. DO SUMN FOR ME
  14. PLOTTIN ON ME
  15. BACK IN THE DAYS
  16. STILL IN THAT MODE
  17. FRANKIE LYMON
  18. DOUBLING UP
  19. YEAH I KNOW
  20. GRANDMASTER RALFY
  21. WON’T JUDGE YOU – BONUS

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Drakeo The Ruler’s “A Cold Day In Hell (Deluxe)” Is Finally Here

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Late and great Los Angeles, California-based rapper Drakeo The Ruler and his team have released more music. Specifically, his collaboration with Ralfy the Plug, A Cold Day In Hell now has a deluxe that fans have been waiting for. The original version was released two years ago on April 19, 2021. Unfortunately, he met his untimely death on December 19, 2021.

Fortunately, his team was gracious enough to the fans to release the expanded edition. Since Drakeo was murdered, only two other types of material have been put out. The first of which was a 2022 album called, Keep The Truth Alive. Then, just over a month ago Drakeo The Ruler’s single, “I’m The Reason,” also made its way onto streaming services.

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Drakeo The Ruler Adds 15 New Songs To Deluxe

Now, we have A Cold Day In Hell (Deluxe). In addition, the new version adds a lot more music. In fact, there are 15 new tracks. They appear right after, “Intro (He’s Never Coming Back).” Additionally, five new features make the cut. 03 Greedo, ZayBang, Baby Ralfy, MoneySign $uede, and Thirsty P are now on the project.

What are your thoughts on A Cold Day In Hell (Deluxe)? Out of all of the 15 new tracks, which one is your favorite? We want to hear what you have to say so leave your thoughts in the comments section. Additionally, keep it locked with HNHH for all of the hottest album releases and all of the latest breaking news around the music world. Furthermore, our thoughts continue to go to Drakeo’s loved ones.

A Cold Day In Hell (Deluxe) Tracklist:

  1. Intro (He’s Never Coming Back)
  2. No Remorse (New)
  3. Outdated (New)
  4. Black Sleeve with ZayBang (New)
  5. Homeruns (New)
  6. What Happened To Deebo (New)
  7. Store Runner with MoneySign $uede (New)
  8. Imagination (New)
  9. First Place (New)
  10. Stop Lying (New)
  11. Not The Same with 03 Greedo (New)
  12. Let Rami Rap with Baby Ralfy (New)
  13. Spirit Fingers with Thirsty P (New)
  14. In Loving Memory (New)
  15. Everything U Lookin 4 (New)
  16. Fantastic (New)
  17. Cold Day In Hell
  18. Identify with Jay Critch
  19. Close That Backdoor
  20. Phineas n Ferb
  21. Diddy Bop
  22. Baddest Kid
  23. Gang N’ Em
  24. Drumline
  25. Knuck If You Buck with ALLBACK
  26. Would U Look At That
  27. Not At All
  28. Just Retire with Shordie Shordie
  29. Stincs Got You Mad with Icewear Mezzo, KrispyLife, and Ketchy the Great
  30. Awful Lot Of with Ketchy the Great, Desto, Rio Da Yung OG, RMC Mike, and Lil Yachty
  31. Homebody with Ketchy the Great
  32. Long Live The Greatest

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Live Nation’s Request To Dismiss Lawsuit In Drakeo The Ruler’s Death Denied By Judge

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It’s been just over one year since Drakeo the Ruler’s tragic murder. The fatal stabbing occurred backstage at the Once Upon a Time Festival in his hometown of Los Angeles in December of 2022.

In February of that year, Drakeo‘s brother, Ralfy the Plug, is responsible for filing a lawsuit against Live Nation. On behalf of his brother and the rest of their Stinc Team crew, the “Slime Me Up” rapper claims that the company is partially responsible for the targeted attack.

Drakeo the Ruler performs during Rolling Loud at NOS Events Center on December 12, 2021 in San Bernardino, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/WireImage)

However, in July of last year, the world was witness to Live Nation subsequently filing a motion against it. In doing so, they were formally requesting the dismissal of the case. They claim that they cannot be held responsible for the fatal attack. The company cites the fact that this is the first incident to occur as the reasoning.

However, according to new reports, Judge Yolanda Orozco is officially siding with Ralfy. She says that the L.A. rapper doesn’t have to prove that a “prior similar” attack happened in order for Live Nation to be held accountable for their role.

“Although the occurrence of a mob/gang attack may have occurred for the first time, defendants may nevertheless be held liable if the facts show that the danger was foreseeable and/or preventable. […] The fact that defendants knew security would be needed for the event supports the finding that the performing artists’ safety was a concern for defendants and foreseeable to defendants,” says the Judge.

Furthermore, Ralfy is claiming that security at the venue is responsible for failing to search every vehicle entering the event. Additionally, he says there was no security present in the VIP area, where the attack took place.

Long Live The Truth

In September last year, the “Impatient Freestyle” rapper’s estate released the first full-length posthumous project from Drakeo. Keep The Truth Alive effectively continues his legacy as one of the most singular talents in the rap game with his unique vocabulary and whispery flows.

His last release prior to his death is So Cold I Do Em 2, which features songs like “Whole Lotta Ice” and “300 Raccs.”

Long Live The Truth. What’s your favorite Drakeo the Ruler song? Comment down below. Finally, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates and stories.

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Drakeo The Ruler’s Brother Files His Expected Lawsuit Against Live Nation For Drakeo’s Murder

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It’s been a while, but LA rapper Devante Caldwell — aka Ralfy The Plug — has filed his expected lawsuit against Live Nation for the wrongful death of his brother Drakeo The Ruler, according to TMZ. This is a separate lawsuit from the one filed by the two rappers’ mother, Tianna Purtue, on behalf of Drakeo’s son, Caiden Caldwell. Ralfy’s suit — which also includes members of his and Drakeo’s Stinc Team crew — provides additional details about the attack at Once Upon A Time In LA that ended with Drakeo being fatally stabbed in the neck.

Describing the assault as a “violent mob attack” that lasted for as much as 15 minutes, the suit alleges that Drakeo was attacked within minutes of arriving, which they did through two separate checkpoints Caldwell’s legal team calls “lackadaisical.” Two staffers at the first waved in anyone with an all-access pass, while the second had only a metal detector and a small group of security guards who did not search all of the vehicles. The suit names Live Nation, Snoop Dogg’s LLC, C3 Presents, Bobby Dee Presents, and the Los Angeles Football Club, owners of the Banc Of California Stadium where the festival took place, as defendants. While no dollar amount has yet been reported, Purtue’s suit demands up to $60 million in damages.

Drakeo The Ruler’s Posthumous ‘Ain’t That The Truth’ Video Asserts His Authenticity

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Drakeo The Ruler, prolific as he was in life, probably won’t fade from the public consciousness anytime soon. His gritty, DIY work ethic means that we’ll likely see plenty more projects from him, even after his untimely death. The first of those works, the video for “Ain’t That The Truth,” from the album of the same name, has arrived to keep the spark of the West Coast rapper’s fiery creativity alive.

Featuring Drakeo’s brother and Stinc Team cohort Ralfy The Plug, the video sees the two rappers hanging out in their home studio, watching basketball on TV, and imbibing various — ahem — substances while rapping their defiant verses. On the hook, Drakeo declares, “We know the truth, we the truth, and asks, “Ain’t that the truth?” while on the verse, he makes sure to provide all the details needed to back up his boisterous boasts.

Speaking on Drakeo’s death after being stabbed backstage at the Once Upon A Time In LA festival, Ralfy called his brother his “idol,” writing, “You did it by yo self. You was a self made boss and a leader. You was my idol and big brother and I learned a lot from you and I’m definitely gone make sure they still know the truth.”

Watch Drakeo’s “Aint’ That The Truth” video with Ralfy The Plug above.

Drakeo The Ruler’s Brother Shared A Tribute To ‘My Idol And My Big Brother’

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It’s been a tough year for the hip-hop community when it comes to sudden losses, as a legend like Young Dolph was suddenly taken around Thanksgiving, and the impact of tragic deaths at Astroworld is still lingering. But for Los Angeles, the loss of rising rapper Drakeo The Ruler is one of the hardest to swallow. After being stabbed backstage at the Snoop Dogg-helmed Once Upon A Time In LA festival, Drakeo — real name Darrell Caldwell — later succumbed to his injuries and died.

Considering he was killed backstage at a festival where he was slated to perform, his mother, Darrylene Corniel, has already made it known that she plans to sue the event. “You had more people come in than you were supposed to. And you allowed them to jump my son. You didn’t protect my son,” she said in an interview with Rolling Stone. Drakeo’s brother, Devonte Caldwell, aka Ralfy The Plug, was with his brother when he was attacked and is equally devastated by the loss.

He shared a post of tribute to his brother on Instagram, naming his brother as a self-made boss and his idol. “Name gone forever live on,” the caption began. “Literally was a king that got it out the mud and I watched it all from the start from recording all yo lil freestyle and post ‘‘em on YouTube watching smoking on the porch waking everybody up to spit this hard ass shit you be coming up with in 10 minutes effortlessly to going to camp back to back every time I get out you go back every time you get out I went back to beating indictments starting yo own label and even getting a song with drake biggest artist in game and you did it by yo self you was a self made boss and a leader you was my idol and big brother and I learned a lot from you and I’m definitely gone make sure they still know the truth.”

Rest in peace to a west coast legend.